Gamma Iota Chapter of Sigma Nu Fraternity University of Kentucky

The Campaign for Gamma Iota

“Preserving our Legacy …Building our Future”

© 2010 The Sigma Nu Educational Foundation, Inc. 9 Lewis St., P.O. Box 1869, Lexington, VA 24450

Phone: (540) 463 1869 Fax: (540) 463 1669

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Gamma Iota Chapter of Sigma Nu The University of Kentucky

The Gamma Iota Chapter of Sigma Nu was founded at the University of Kentucky on January 17, 1902. The first chapter house was built in 1920 specifically for Gamma Iota members. The house, which was located at 173 Euclid Avenue (now Avenue of Champions), sat on the current site of Memorial Coliseum. It was dedicated to the memory of Harold A. Pulliam, U.S. Navy, who lost his life on April 4, 1919, while training for overseas duty during a flight over Hampton Roads, VA. Gamma Iota celebrated its 50th anniversary on a grand scale on January 17, 1952. The chapter proudly hosted more than 150 alumni and spouses at The Campbell House motel. The celebration included dinner at the chapter house, the reliving of memo-ries with alumni and actives, and a formal reception at the Lafayette Hotel. Among those singled out for their efforts in planning for the 50th anniversary celebration were noted alumni T. Jeremiah Beam, Dr. James F. Van Meter and Guy A. Huguelet. The first chapter house served until 1964 when construction was completed on the current house. After investigating several po-tential sites for the new Gamma Iota home, the Housing Corporation purchased three lots in the 400 block of Rose Lane, a site on the northeastern edge of campus. The beautiful English-manor-style dwelling at 422 Rose Lane has served the chapter for 46 years, enhancing the prestige and legacy of Gamma Iota at the University of Kentucky. On April 20, 2002, the active chapter and many of the living alumni celebrated Gamma Iota’s 100th anniversary. Lexington’s Mar-riot Griffin Gate Hotel hosted a grand reception and banquet. The event marked the first presentation of the Nicholas L. Murphy Brother of the Year Award, which goes to the active member who has exhibited exemplary conduct in his fraternal life. Today Gamma Iota continues to be a strong chapter in all aspects of brotherhood and Greek involvement. We ranked 11th of out of 21 UK fraternities academically in 2010 and received UK’s Garry Beach First Safety Award in 2008 for the great condition of the chapter house. To date, more than 2,000 men have joined the ranks of Gamma Iota and become part of Sigma Nu’s coveted Legion of Honor.

In recent years, the Housing Corporation and Gamma Iota’s alumni leadership have been as-sessing the future of the fraternity and the chapter house. They have concluded that investment is necessary to modernize our facility to continue to serve young college men well into this century. Planned First-Floor improvements include renova-tion of the dining and living rooms, the addition of a kitchenette, updating of the house mother’s apartment and conversion of the current Chapter Room into a library-study. A new ramp, deck and built-in barbecue will enhance the rear of the House. Waterproofing of the northwest corner of the Chapter House also is needed as well as a new heating-cooling system for the entire facility. The Second Floor will be demolished except for the load-bearing corridor wall. The corridor will be reconfigured to permit construction of five four-men suites with “sleepers.” The bathroom will be modernized and a study alcove added. The current attic will developed into living space with the addition of dormer windows. It will house a new Chapter Room, two upperclassmen suites for six men, the Chapter Office and a new bath-room. Current stair towers will be extended to serve the additional story.

Existing Proposed

The approach to improve the First Floor includes a new ramp and deck with a built in barbecue at the rear of the house. Additionally, the renovation of the dinning and living rooms. Also proposed is the addition of the kitchenette in the dining room and an update to the house mother’s space. Waterproofing measures at the NW corner of the Chapter House are also in need.

First Floor Existing

Proposed

Completely demolish the second floor except for the load-bearing corridor wall. Reconfigure corridor allowing for expansion of suites style concept and the addition of “sleepers.” This will create five four-man suites, a reconfig-ured and modernized bathroom, and a study alcove.

Second Floor Existing

Proposed

Build-out a new third floor space encompassing a new Chapter Room, two upperclassmen suites (six men total), and new bathroom. Extend stair towers for egress.

New Third Floor Existing

Proposed

Gamma Iota Honor Roll

Order of Excellence $100,000 and above

Gamma Iota Society $50,000 to $99,999

Knights Council

$25,000 to $49,999

Sword and Shield Society $15,000 to $24,999

Brotherhood Circle $10,000 to $14,999

The 1869 Society $5,000 to $9,999

Founder's Circle $2,500 to $4,999

Commander's Council

$1,000 to $2,499

The Helping Hand $500 to $999

Preserving our Legacy…Building our Future

The Sigma Nu Educational Foundation, Inc. has established an account to receive gifts in support of the Gamma Iota Chapter at The University of Kentucky. The Foundation is recognized under section 501(c)3 of the Internal Revenue Code and the tax identifica-

tion number is 54-6035735.

Please remember the various methods and vehicles available for charitable donations when considering your gift; Annual five-year payments, monthly bank drafts/credit card payments, gift of securities, corporate matching, planned/estate gifts.

Sigma Nu Educational Foundation, Inc. 9 N. Lewis St. P.O. Box 1869

Lexington, VA 24450 Phone: 540.463.1869 Fax: 540.463.1669

“The challenge of this project is extraordi-nary, but the benefits of success capture the imagination and will secure Gamma

Iota Chapter’s Leadership position for dec-ades to come.”

“Remember that all of us have bene-

fited from the work, sacrifice, and gen-erosity of those who went before us.”

Project Scope

Complete Renovation $1,600,000 Leadership & Scholarship Endowment $ 250,000

Campaign Goal from Alumni $1,850,000

Fundraising Model

# of people Annual Amount Total per person Total 2 $ 250,000 $ 500,000 3 $ 20,000 $ 100,000 $ 300,000 5 $ 10,000 $ 50,000 $ 500,000 10 $ 5,000 $ 25,000 $ 250,000 20 $ 2,000 $ 10,000 $ 200,000 Misc. $ 100,000 40 $1,850,000

Naming Opportunities (draft)

Chapter House Dining Room Living Room Chapter Room Main Foyer Computer/Study Room House Mother’s Suite Courtyard / Rear Porch area Suites (5) Senior Suites (3) Basketball Court

Honorary Campaign

Chairmen

Campaign Chairs Mike Herndon

Vice Chairmen

Steering Committee