Honoring Our Delta Xi Sisterhood Building for Another 100 Years Delta Delta Delta I University of Missouri DDD DDD DDD DDD DDD DDD DDD DDD Delta Xi’s Proud History ince our founding almost 100 years ago, Delta Delta Delta entered a new phase in their life. As alumnae, we have been entrusted has been at the heart of Greek life at the University of with perpetuating this tradition of excellence for the next generation. Missouri. With more than 2,200 initiates, Delta Xi Chapter Shas nurtured and sustained women during some of the most formative Over the past 10 years, Mizzou has experienced unprecedented growth years of their lives, cultivating lasting friendships in the process. As in its enrollment and the Greek community has kept pace. Currently alumnae, we can trace many of our best college memories back to our the Delta Xi Chapter has more than 240 members on its roll and the Tri Delta experience. average pledge class consists of approximately 75+ members. If we are to continue our strong presence on campus and influence among Enjoying a past filled with rich tradition and history, Delta Xi thrives on members, we must ensure we are providing a safe, modern and campus today. We pride ourselves on being a well-rounded and diversified comfortable home that fosters the sisterhood we cherished during our group of women. Our house on Richmond Avenue is a primary focus of college days. While there may be some differences in today’s chapter undergraduate life for Delta Xi collegians. It has been a place of comfort compared to the one you knew, the common bond of our sisterhood and refuge for hundreds of young women and a classroom where our remains, along with our shared values and traditions. All Delta Xi sisters have learned the importance of teamwork, responsibility, alumnae can be proud of the legacy we have helped create and the achievement, leadership, dedication, loyalty, and friendship as they historical quality of our chapter that carries on today. Delta Xi Collegiate Chapter Success • Academic Ranking: 7 of 18 chapters with a 3.33 overall chapter GPA, above the all-sorority, all-Greek, all-female, and all-University average (spring 2013) • Delta Xi collegians have raised more than $200,000 for St. Jude Children’s Hospital since 1999 • 2012 Convention Awards: • Outstanding Membership Recruitment • Outstanding Financial Responsibility • Outstanding Academic Responsibility • Honor Roll Excellence • Two Star Chapter (2012) –Tri Delta National Accreditation Program (highest recognition given) pagE 1 DDD DDD DDD DDD DDD DDD DDD DDD DDD Renovation Project Goals hile the Delta Xi experience is PURSUING EXCELLENCE certainly more than the bricks The University of Missouri is as academically and mortar of the house, our challenging as ever and the need for Whome undoubtedly plays a significant role in enhanced, quiet, well-lit, and comfortable the development of our sisters and is a proud study space within our facility is necessary for symbol of our shared values and goals. our members to achieve. We have all seen the impact of technology over the years, as devices Built in 1926 with the addition of the annex not present during your college years are now in the 1980s, 901 Richmond Avenue has necessities, including personal computers and been a part of Delta Xi’s legacy for more high-speed wireless Internet access. Our plan than 85 years and is showing its age. It has will ensure that Delta Xi collegians have the become clear that we must make a major amenities they need to excel academically, as investment in our home if we are to remain well as remain scholastic leaders on campus competitive, provide a quality meeting and within the Greek system. and study environment, and support our collegiate sisters. SETTING TRI DELTA APART While Delta Xi Chapter continues to attract KEEPING OUR SISTERS SAFE AND some of the top women on campus, we PRESERVING OUR LEGACY know that we are losing quality potential The safety of our 240+ collegiate members members to other sororities that offer more is of the utmost importance to the Delta modernized homes and amenities. Alpha Xi House Corporation; we must offer a Chi Omega, Alpha Delta Pi, Alpha Phi, Chi structurally sound and safe home for our Omega, Delta Gamma, Gamma Phi Beta, collegians. The City of Columbia has Kappa Alpha Theta, Pi Beta Phi, Sigma mandated that all fraternity and sorority Kappa and Sigma Sigma Sigma are among houses must have fire suppression systems in the sorority chapters that have built new place by 2014. The House Corporation met homes, added on, renovated or are making this requirement by installing the equipment major changes to their facilities at MU. In in 2011. However, there are additional addition, numerous fraternities on campus challenges to address, such as outdated have made or are completing renovations to bathroom facilities, kitchen appliances, and their chapter houses. Competition is strong a lack of adequate living and meeting space and we cannot allow Tri Delta to be left for our members. These challenges have led behind other chapters on campus. the House Corporation to move forward with a major construction project to address these In summary, we can no longer meet the needs needs and ensure the safety of our members. of our members with regard to our chapter Much like our personal homes, our chapter house and sustain the future of our chapter. In house must be a safe haven that instills order for Tri Delta to remain a premier sorority confidence in our members and their parents. at Mizzou, we must create a home that will attract quality members for years to come. DDDA perpetual bond of friendship pagE 2 DDD DDD DDD DDD DDD DDD DDD DDD PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS Our Project Plans PHASE 1 (Completed 2010-11) D Fire-sprinkler/alarm system installation he Delta Xi Chapter alumnae leadership has developed a solid PHASE 2 (Summer 2013-Fall 2013) plan to address the long-term vi- D Build addition on west side of home to relocate kitchen and dining to first floor abilityT of the Tri Delta experience at Mizzou. D Create commercial-size kitchen necessary for meals and events Through careful study, assessment, and plan- D Expand dining room with 180 lecture/120 dining seating capacity—multi-use space D Build new patio ning, it has been determined that a renova- D Create first floor bathroom with handicap accessibility along west wing tion and addition to our home are necessary D Renovate house director’s suite and president’s room, including new bathrooms to meet the needs of today’s students and D Create designated office space to remain competitive on campus. Working D Relocate computer room to basement level with McAfee Construction of Columbia, the D Update and expand wireless technology Delta Xi House Corporation has developed a PHASE 3 (Complete Summer 2014) tactical approach to our future. D Demolish annex; use space for required parking D Add bedrooms for 14 in new west wing addition (occupancy = 92 after renovation) The project highlights to the right and plans D Install new north parking lot (40+ spaces) and bike rack outlined on the following pages are designed D Make minor common area renovations to enhance the educational, personal, and D Renovate second and third floor bathrooms professional experiences offered by mem- D Transform basement and lower level kitchen areas into library, study and craft spaces D Build handicap accessible restroom bership in Tri Delta. PROJECT COSTS (Renovate 6,110 square feet, add 5,160 square feet) Demolition, Renovation and New Construction $2,800,000 Furnishings and Appliances $130,000 Additional Costs $300,000 DDD TOTAL $3,230,000 Delta Love pagE 3 DDD DDD DDD DDD DDD DDD DDD DDD DDD BASEMENT Phase 2 Phase 3 FIRST FLOOR pagE 4 DDD DDD DDD DDD DDD DDD DDD DDD SECOND FLOOR Phase 2 Phase 3 THIRD FLOOR pagE 5 DDD DDD DDD DDD DDD DDD DDD DDD DDD Investing in Delta Xi’s Future Campaign GIVING LEVELS ur investment in the future of Delta Xi will ensure the success of our chapter and promote a legacy upon which to build an even greater sisterhood. We urge your Delta Xi Society $100,000 and Above thoughtful consideration of a gift in support of this project. We all enjoyed the comfort Oand sisterhood Tri Delta provided during our years at Mizzou. Now it is our turn to support Delta 1915 Charter Society Xi and ensure that the same, meaningful experience is available to others. $50,000 to $99,999 MAXIMIZING YOUR IMPACT Stars and Crescent Society Due to the magnitude of our objectives, we are urging all alumnae to consider major gifts to $25,000 to $49,999 the campaign. In order for each alumna to maximize her participation, gifts can be structured Sisterhood Society over a five-year pledge period. However, early gifts or pledge payments to the campaign are $15,000 to $24,999 preferable to help reduce borrowing costs. Gifts in honor or in memory of other Delta Delta Delta sisters, as well as family gifts, are welcome. Recognition in such cases will be given to Pansy Society both the donor(s) and the honoree. $10,000 to $14,999 Pine Society DONOR RECOGNITION $5,000 to $9,999 Each donor who contributes $2,500 or more will be recognized on a prominently displayed plaque within the renovated chapter house. All donors contributing to the campaign will be Pearl Society recognized in campaign publications, unless otherwise requested. $2,500 to $4,999 NON-TAX-DEDUCTIBLE GIFTS NEEDED Trident Society $1,000 to $2,499 The majority of square feet being addressed in the chapter house through these plans are deemed non-educational per the IRS.