Construction Update September 14, 2009

Construction Update

Week of September 14, 2009

Men of Gamma, Last week was another big week for our chapter house that was capped off with one of the best Alumni gatherings we have had since our initial campaign kick-off in 2007. We were thrilled to have the graduating class of 1988 back on campus to celebrate with us. The men were able to tour the house and enjoy our pregame tent on the front lawn. Their attendance made all of the difference and I hope you will think about organizing a reunion of your pledge class to join in this year of transformation. Turning to the construction project, the deconstruction of the house is nearly complete. Over the past week the final partitioned walls were removed and floors stripped. It is a remarkable scene to stand in the foyer and look up into the attic. The primary bulk of the deconstruction now remains in the addition. The remaining concrete frame will be the next and final portion to be removed. Once that work is complete the foundation work will begin. Those of you visiting us on October 3rd for Gamma Day will hopefully see the excavation work in progress. The week ahead will involve removal of all the windows, exterior woodwork and exterior plaster. This will allow the exterior to be complete before the first snow falls and by that time the entire house should be completely enclosed. I would like to take this opportunity to once again invite you back to Gamma. The chance to see the house in this condition is a once in a lifetime opportunity. I know the men of 88’ had a great time standing in the house and remembering all that has happened during their time and I know you will have a great time as well. Finally, if you have been contemplating making a contribution to the project, there is no better time than today. We need every man who took something away from our fraternity to think about giving something back. We mush ensure that the future men of AKL have the same opportunities that we had. On behalf of the cabinet and Corporation Board, we thank you in advance for your time and 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 3 - Penn State (TBD) - Gamma Day & Groundbreaking Ceremony 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.

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

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