Page 2 - Cla Delta Spotlight - Fall 2008

From the Cal Delta Chapter President ver since signs of progress began on Ethe chapter house in early August the chapter has been getting more and more excited in anticipation of the Fall 2009 move- in! The construction work has also caused a buzz among the Greek Community. Greek students returned from summer vacation to a lively construction site at 1005 W. 28th Street and many shared their excitement that Phi Delta Theta would fnally be returning to the Row. Construction has continued steadily and Oltmans Construction recently began the framing of the new wing. Even teachers and administrators have Homecoming 2008 attendees from left to right: Kevin Bartel ‘07, Debbie taken interest in the project and many have congratulated us on Padden, Ray Padden ‘57, Peter Kaplanis ‘58 and Joan Kaplanis. its progress. We are all very excited to see what comes next. The chapter recently formed a committee to establish a system The unique bond we shared as S.C. Phis that will determine who gets to live in the house since we are ‘‘ sure it will be competitive. Thank you to all who have made this seems to have become more meaningful to me project possible through your generous donations! We can’t wait today as a senior citizen. Our chapter house for it to be done! was the focal point of our student life at S.C. I can’t imagine how California Delta can Yours in the Bond, possibly survive to provide today’s Trojans the experience of this lifelong camaraderie Michael Spilsbury without a chapter house. This is michael.spilsbury@gmail.com why it is so extremely important (415) 205-1698 for we alums to support the ” rebuilding project. ‘‘ Don Knapp The stability and security a house brings to a brotherhood ensures our success as a chapter and strengthens Phi Delta Theta’s legacy at Bond #55, Class of 1952 USC. I think that it is absolutely imperative that all of us fnancially contribute in order to ensure that the brothers who will work hard for California Delta in the coming years can do so without the burden of debt. I also encourage all of you to make it out to a tailgate or chapter meeting in order meet ” the men who are continuing your legacy. Ali Shorooghi Bond #1448, Class of 2008