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RAINWATER President (Continued from Page 1) (Continued from Page 1) for North Carolina. During most 3. NO DRUGS IN THE HOUSE. of this time, I was also a member This is a violation of state law. of the Army National Guard, Tennessee law calls marijuana a assigned to a helicopter squadron drug and our National specifcally near Nashville. All told, I had 22 forbids marijuana in a chapter house. years’ military service. Vanderbilt, including our chapter What brought you back to house, is a smoke free campus. Nashville? Ross in the back seat of a Cobra attack helicopter in 1970. If you are smoking, it will be noticed. My wife is from Nashville. She 4. BEER PONG / DRINKING had always wanted to go into GAMES. Some of our alumni look business with her sister. Family was also nearby. maintenance on the chapter house. We need to forward to coming to the house I did some consulting – the company began to increase the level of energy and encourage more and playing beer pong. Below is grow and needed expertise. I eventually became participation by the younger alumni. Vanderbilt’s reply to alumni playing Operations Manager. When the business was beer pong or other drinking games: sold, I offcially retired. Do you have any goals for the chapter fnancially? “Drinking games are not permitted Sustained alumni support is the key. I am on the property, inside or outside the How did you become involved with the looking to recruit my replacement and increase house by anyone. We handle situations chapter again? the level of support by the alumni fnancially on differently depending on who is I started sending out mailers for alumni and got an ongoing basis to provide a steady income and involved. We have had issues where to see brothers. I’ve been the House Corporation an emergency fund. alumni have broken the rules and the Secretary-Treasurer for several years. I’ve really chapter has been held responsible, enjoyed the re-connection. What advice do you have for the alumni and young but also have examples of times that a actives about staying involved with the chapter? chapter has appropriately addressed What current needs do you see that the With the ease of electronic communication, the situation with alumni (i.e. asked chapter has? staying in contact with alumni from undergraduate them to stop, asked them to leave, We need the formation of an Alumni Association days is now easier than ever. Stay current with the etc.) and was not held responsible for in Nashville to provide support to the status and needs of the chapter, and try to make the actions of their alumni. However, undergraduate chapter and need a Coordinator. your ongoing contributions in time, money, and the house cannot be a place where For those interested, the chapter can be stronger. presence as much as your circumstances will alumni think they can just come and More improvements can be made - ongoing allow. It WILL pay off! do whatever they want with no regard for the rules or the current students. FOUNDERS DAY WEEKEND Beer pong seems to be an ongoing confict for Phi Kappa Psi, which needs to stop. Let me know if you have other questions or need advice on handling a specifc issue.” - Kristin Torrey Director of Greek Life Unfortunately, some of the alumni in recent years have had problems following these rules. Alumni violating these rules will be banned from the house for a minimum of six months. THESE RULES WILL BE ENFORCED BY THE HOUSE CORPORATION. Together, we can all have a great time, and we need to show the chapter support during the changing times. I hope to see you at Founders’ Day in February. Fraternally, Please join us in Nashville February 19th -21st! e have another exciting weekend Use the hotel reservation link at the Doug Hirt ’68 planned once again at the beautiful registration page, or call Hotel Reservations at President WHoliday Inn Vanderbilt. Details & (615) 327-4707 and reference block code PKF Tennessee Delta House Corporation registration info for this event... including meal for the Phi Kappa Psi Founder’s Day group. selections, and Founder’s Day full schedule, can The hotel room block cut-off is January 19th! be found here: https://www.mygreekgift.org/ And don’t forget, PLEASE REGISTER using Φ Κ Ψ TN_Delta_Events. PLEASE BOOK NOW. the link on the left TODAY. Alumni communication services provided by Elevate | www.elevateims.com | 770-903-3987 | @elevateims