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Furnishing the House ΘΧ ΘΧ ΘΧ Furnishing the Gamma Theta Chapter House from the Inside Out he interior of the Gamma Theta TChapter House of Theta Chi Fraternity at 5505 Lindo Paseo at San Diego State University represents the fraternity, the individual Chapter, and its members. We began by using the organization as inspiration, including pictures of the Founders, the pictures from Norwich University, artifacts (e.g., the Col. Hersey gavel), photo albums, lines and neutral patterns and with are fve locations with fat screen TV’s yearbooks, trophies, certifcations, etc. colors that will remain fashionable including the dining room, Chapter We have enrolled the input of an interior much longer than trendy “in the now” Room, the Egbert Phelps lounge area, designer who is providing guidance furniture. Members who come after and the recreation room. Couches regarding trends and color palettes, as will be grateful that they don’t have to and armchairs like you see in Costco well as affordability. History and legacy buy replacements very often. or Restoration Hardware are needed, are the guiding objectives. The building is “Mission Revival” plus outdoor furniture and dining room Most importantly, choices of architecture enhanced with a “rustic” chairs and tables to seat 60 people. We furnishings are frst made on the basis interior theme throughout the living also have included a formal living room that we want “furniture that will last.” areas. The Chapter Room is hidden, with a freplace, an Alumni lounge, We are talking about both the durability private, and dignifed for meetings and a house manager’s apartment. of the furniture and the trendiness of and ceremonies. The vision for the Your contributions of cash and in-kind the furniture. The furniture is going room is that of a chapel more so than furniture will meaningfully contribute to be used a lot! Primarily, we choose a meeting room. It is planned to have to the living quality in the Gamma furniture that will last; that can hold permanent seating for 50 people Theta “Residence for Leadership.” up to wear and tear, spills, and the with red vinyl upholstery and wall Stay resolute, my Brothers, and thank occasional drop when being moved. covering, with the Altar of Theta Chi you for your abundant contributions to Secondarily, provided that our furniture permanently installed. The member’s the furniture fund. lasts for a long time, the design and rooms are being furnished with full- style of the furniture also needs to sized loft beds with study areas Ron Ramos withstand the times. Thus, we insisted underneath, as well as a desk chair, Gamma Theta ’68 that the furniture is “classic”, with clean closet, bookshelves and storage. There ill your name be on the new house? The remaining naming opportunities Room Naming WRoom naming opportunities are are listed separately in this newsletter Opportunities still available, but are on a frst come mailing, along with the various giving frst serve basis. Solidify your place in levels that you need to reach in order to Gamma Theta’s legacy by supporting secure your room. the campaign by making a fve-year Take a minute and review the list and Will Your Name be on It? pledge commitment to the campaign. see if you would like to have your name included on one of the available rooms!