Members Present: Fra Gerry Macabeo, Prior; Mr. Snow, Active-at-Large; Fra Stu Lavatai, Rush Chairman; Fra Mark Davis, Exchequer; Fra Tim Burke, Adviser

Call to Order: Prior, Gerry Macabeo at 9:05p.m.

Song: No song

Exchequer:

• Fra Mark Davis: Fra Davis reported that there was approximately $120 in the bank. He said that the fraternity account is mingled with his personal account. Fra Burke said that he had paid IFC dues for April and requested compensation. He also said that he had received a bill from National for $700.
• Fra Burke said that he had an interview with Jo-Anne Shibles regarding IFC and the Graffiti Project monies due the chapter. She said that she would follow up on this action next week. Her contact with the city is a Ms. Salas.
• Fra Burke will send a copy of the National bill to Fra Macabeo for his inspection.

35th Anniversary:

• Chapter members were asked to send in the money to Fra Hilton. If they have a problem with payment--call him: 378-8981! The should also ask to volunteer their time. Fra Burke said that he would run a classified in the SD to celebrate the event. He also mentioned that any rushees going should be given formal invitations.

• Fra Stu Lavatai reported that he had traveled to UC Davis and met with the Rush Chairman of that Sammy chapter. He said he got a list of good ideas.
• Spartan Showcase: Fra Lavatai said it was a failure for Greeks because of the rain and only three houses were participating. IFC Rush Chairman is Jeff Zampella.
• Storm-tha-Dorm: Fra Lavatai said that he had a contact in Joe West Hall. He said that he would be talking to “dorm rats” on April 22 and 23.
• Fra Lavatai said that he would investigate rush possibilities at student orientation. He also requested that the chapter set a an event, possibility a bar-b-que as soon as possible.
• Fra Snow mentioned Fra Ketehem’s (sp) outing at clear lake on the 3rd weekend of July as being an excellent rush event.
• Fra Burke said that the Alumni group wanted the Friday party on April 24th to become a rush event, but we need confirmation on the location and to double-check to see if this is o.k. location.

• Fra Snow said that this event would be held April 22. He said that the intern for the AHA is Allison. She is an AOPi Phone: 998-9300.
• He said the fraternity would provide tables, chairs, and staffing while the AHS would do the rest.
• For publicity and see if they can get some information regarding the AHA activities in the Daily. Find out what they need; the location of the event, and times.

• Fra Snow said that this event would be held May 1st at the Bar-b-que pits (Calendar item) across from the Event Center. The purpose of the event is to get people to relax and have fun before finals.
• There was a discussion of how the chapter would work with the other fraternity. Fra Burke said that he had the name of Guillermo Malcapin (388-0672) who had signed for the organization with Student Activities. Fra Snow said there would be food and volleyball. It was asked how the fraternities would pay for the food, who would cook, utensils etc. Fra Lavatai asked how the PEP center would fund the event-would each fraternity get a cut of the proceeds with separate checks? There is a contract with PEP-who would sign it. Beta Delta. He will also contact someone with Sigma Lambda Beta and find out specifics on the operation. He said he is also willing to sign the application for Beta Delta.

• The prior said that he wanted to get more information on the bill due National.
• Fra Lavatai mentioned that he has encountered individuals who have moved to the state that want to get initiated through Beta Delta. The Prior said he would investigate as he wanted to get Britt McFadden initiated also. It was suggested that he contact the Regional Governor for Ceremony information and cost.

• Fra Lavatai said that he was trying to contact Fra Courtney for design finalization. He said that he is thinking of two designs: one a general Beta Delta number and another celebrating the 35th. Fra Snow said that the chapter to confirm with Fra Hilton on the number of people attending. Fra Burke suggested that the pool table and coke machine be sold to assist the chapter’s fund raising efforts. meeting for shirt payment. Fra Lavatai would contact Fra Courtney.