Construction Update October 5, 2009

Construction Update

Week of October 5, 2009

Men of Gamma, I would like to take this opportunity to say thank you to everyone who has traveled back home to Gamma this year to witness first hand the amazing changes that are taking place. This past weekend was Gamma Day at AKL and our official ground breaking ceremony. We had around 100 alumni and their family members back home this weekend and it was a delight to see everyone’s reactions on the many tours of the project. When we combine this weekend, with the last home game and special tours, we have to be thrilled at the dedication of our members to remember this old home. Our project continues to run on schedule with demolition of the addition complete. Excavation work has begun on the foundation for the new addition, as well as craw space throughout the original house. Our building permit application and plans have been finalized and are currently under review. Once those plans are approved away we go! If you are planning to visit us during the remaining home football schedule, you will likely see the foundation complete, Addition under construction and build-out beginning inside. As things start to cool down, the goal will be to complete the addition structure and seal the house for interior work this winter. Once again, I hope that you are able to join us for a football game or a tour this fall. Also bear in mind that our Capital Campaign is still underway as we close the final 10% gap we will need to complete the project. This would be a great time to reconnect with your pledge class and think about a class contribution. All the Best,

T.J. Blakeman, Onsite Owner Representative Pledge Class of 1999 (217) 414-0630 or [email protected]

2009 Illinois Lawn Party Schedule All Times Central Standard Time

October 10 - Michigan State (11AM) - Homecoming October 31 - Michigan (2:30PM) November 14 - Northwestern (TBD) - Dad’s Day December 5 - Fresno State (11:30AM) - Senior Day

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If you plan to be in the Champaign-Urbana area and would like to tour the house, please contact T.J. Blakeman at (217) 403-8800 and we will schedule a visit. Gamma Chapter est. 1921

View all of the construction photos (updated weekly) at www.aklgamma.com.

Groundbreaking Ceremony - October 3, 2009

We Still Need Your Help! Although work is underway we have met 90% of our funding goals we must continue our fundraising efforts to complete the project. We are hoping that as you see work underway, that you will feel confident in our progress to continue or begin making generous contributions.

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To complete this project we need

$300,000 in hand by December 5, 2009 Visit www.aklgamma.com to contribute

$52,000 announced at Gamma Day!

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