Beta Theta PiGamma Lambda Chapter

Oklahoma State University

Project 1207

Mission Statement

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To have a fraternity house that reflects honorably our great Beta tradition and history at Oklahoma State University, that promotes active alumni involvement, that serves an active chapter that excels in academics, athletics, social activities, campus leadership and community service, and that allows Beta to compete at the top rank of all OSU fraternities in new member recruitment.

The Competition - FarmHouse

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$7M+ Project38,000+ sq. ft.Project Start: 2010; Ground Broken: April, 2011; Occupancy: August, 2012

Current Beta House Physical Plant

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• Total Sq. Ft. Old & New House: 19,600 (includes basement)

• Total Sq. Ft. Annex (old Acacia House): 6,000• Housing Concept: Small, 2 person Dorm

Rooms; communal showers, sinks and toilets• Farmhouse Plan (has 6 to 7 man Dorms) link

Modern Standards for Frat House

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• 1 parking space for each occupant• Dorm Rooms: Larger; bath-toilet suites• Brad Black Est.: 40% expansion to 35,000 sq. ft.• Would serve 100 to 110 occupants• 100 parking spaces: $15,000/space = $1.5M• 35,000 sq. ft. House: @$160/ft. = $5.734M• Old Structure Demolition: $150K• Total New Structure cost: $7.5M• Last Fundraising: $800K

Recent Summer Renovations

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• New Flooring 2nd floor New House• New Lights in Old House Dorm Rooms• New Lights/Ceiling Fans Annex• Painting Central Stair and Dining Room• Repaint & Rewire Annex• Repaint all Interior of Old/New House 2011• Material Renovations Needed:o Replace bathroom fixtures both houseso New Annex Roof, upper floor - $50K

Accomplishments of the Active Members

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• Academic Achievements• Athletic Achievements• Social & Campus Event Achievements• Community Service• Appearance/Deportment• Reputation• 2012 Recruitment Success

Generating Alum Interest

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• Use 2012 Homecoming as 1st Promoted Alum Gathering Event

• Use 10th Anniversary (Jan 2013) of Re-colonization as 2nd Promoted Alum Gathering Event

• Present Fundraising Pitch to Alums at

10th Anniversary Event

Fundraising Ideas

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• Bid for Initial Contributions of $1,000 from every Alum

• Bid for “Electronic Gift Program,” a pattern of regular annual, quarterly or monthly giving through auto-debits (e.g., $25-50/month)

• Develop a Beta Tailgate area like SAE and Fiji (if alcohol served, Alums must operate)

Marketing Tasks

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• Need Initial Marketing Budget• New Chapter Website• Project 1207 Website • Social Media• RFP for professional fundraising firm