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Kickoff to Construction

     Just before the Texas Tech vs. Texas football game the brotherhood assembled at Cliff and Karen Watt's home for a most special meeting. Brothers from across Texas had made the journey to Lubbock and many stories were told over a nice lunch. 

     Brother Alan Henry (the person...not the lake) calls the group together for some special announcements. Cliff Watt is introduced and shares with everyone the amazing news that the money had been raised and the lodge construction started in January of 2003. 

Brother Walter Huffman (don't call me General...don't call me Dean...just call me Walt!) addresses the group (troops?) following the wonderful news of the new lodge. 

Bill and Laurie Killgore, Gary Rose, and Phyllis and Jay Kinnison smile for the camera before going to watch Tech romp over Texas.

We Need Your Help!

     While the building has gone up we need to maintain and outfit the interior and provide the "extras". We are hoping that each brother will look at their situation and lend a hand where they can. Look over the list and complete the form at the bottom of the page. There are three ways you can help:

Method #1: Provide Business Contacts

     With a "laundry list" of needed items we are asking that alumni brothers who might be involved in the sale of such items let us know so we might save some money by the purchase of items at a reduced, wholesale cost. For example, if a brother works for a kitchen equipment company and can provide ovens, refrigerator or sinks at cost then we will utilize that brother as a vendor for those items. 

Method #2: Make Targeted Donations

     If a brother has a special interest in an area or function within the new facility they can underwrite the cost or donate the items for that purpose. We will be offering brothers the opportunity to have themselves or another recognized for the targeted donation by their name being engraved and posted on or near the item/area.

Method #3: Make General Donation: Buy a Brick

     We appreciate those brothers who make unrestricted gifts to either the Texas Beta House Corporation (no tax deduction) or the Bill Collins Dedicated Endowment Fund account of the national fraternity (tax deduction). These monies give flexibility to the House Corporation in providing for the general needs of the project. 

What is Needed?

Items that are available for Sponsorship

     The following items/areas are available for sponsorship. Some items are worthy additions to the house while others are just fun. We need to protect and display the 50 years of historical items we have and a trophy or display case would be a suitable gift. On the other hand why not memorialize that favorite brother who stands out in your mind with his own urinal or women's toilet? 

Display Cases: Trophy Cases; Glass Display Cases; Bookcases

Kitchen Area/Equipment

Chapter Room: Furniture; Tables; Paintings

Computer Lab: Computer Equipment; Desks; Lighting

Office: Desks; Filing Cabinets; Lighting, Copier

Women's Bathroom

Men's Bathroom: Urinals, Toilets, STD Prevention