Alumni/Active Work Days

2015 Work Weekend

The 2015 Theta Chi work weekend at the fraternity house occurred Thursday through 

Sunday, August 13th-16th. Sixteen alumni contributed their time and energies as well as 

over twenty actives. These dedicated individuals concentrated on a predetermined list 

of tasks that largely entailed painting, electrical, plumbing, carpentry and general 

cleaning and repairs. Funding for supplies during these activities was provided through 

the personal gifts of several Alums. In total, approximately $1,800 was spent with nearly 

$1,100 left over to replace a badly needed window.

The physical effort contributed during this event was significant. Particularly since the 

Actives were also in the process of preparing their living quarters for the upcoming 

school year. The cooperation and camaraderie that prevailed during these four days 

was indicative of a real team effort and one that was of great benefit to the Theta Chi 

Hopefully, a further effort can be made next year to complete some of the remaining 

tasks already identified in our Corrective Maintenance Plan. We would encourage 

more alumni participation and if that is not possible, your financial support would be of 

great assistance in helping us meet the challenge.

Following is the list of tasks that guided our efforts. We certainly accomplished more 

than what we thought possible in four days. Over two-thirds of these projects were 

completed. All because of Actives and Alums who cared to make a difference. 

Hopefully, you can be a part of next year’s fun. 

Steve Wylie, Class of 65’

 Replace knobs on metal cabinets - Completed

 Replace hardware on kitchen sinks - Completed (except for small porcelain sink)

 Clean all floor, sink and appliance drains - Completed

 Paint over leak stain in ceiling & gas lines - Completed

 General housekeeping -Completed

 Scrape & paint jamb areas around exterior door - Completed

 Touch-up paint on walls - Need to determine correct color before painting

 Refinish interior door - Completed

 Replace fluorescent light covers - Completed

 Replace fluorescent light bulbs - Completed

 Refinish shelves - Completed

  Paint sprinkler pipes - Completed

 Replace ceiling lights - Completed

 Replace floor molding - Not addressed at this time

 General housekeeping - Completed

 Paint Door jambs - Not addressed at this time

 Paint walls, ceiling and molding above stairway - Not addressed at this time

 Paint stair railing in foyer - Completed

 Organize internet equipment - Completed

 Repair wooden fire doors - Determined to be unnecessary

  Repair efflorescence - Partially Completed

 Repair drywall - Completed

 Study/storage areas (clean-up/demolish) - Not addressed at this time

 General housekeeping - Partially completed

 Install chair rail - Completed

 Touch-up paint on walls & door jambs - Completed

  Replace floor molding - Completed

 Replace chairs - Completed

 General housekeeping - Completed

 Replace sink hardware - Completed

 Replace urinal - Determined to be unnecessary

 Replace light fixture above sink - Completed

 Replace floor tiles at entrance - Completed, (painted over gap instead)

 Repair efflorescence areas on wall - Completed

 Clean floor tiles - Not addressed at this time

  Replace floor molding - Completed

 Replace ceiling tiles - Not addressed at this time

 Install/refinish door trim - Not addressed at this time

 General housekeeping - Partially Completed

 Replace sink hardware - Completed

 Paint sprinkler pipe - Partially completed

  Touch-up wall around pipe - Completed

 Seal & paint walls - Not addressed at this time

 Repair ceiling - Not addressed at this time

 Install lighting - Not addressed at this time

 Install shelving/cabinets - Not addressed at this time

  General housekeeping - Completed

 Tape & plaster ceiling - Completed

 Paint ceiling - Completed

 Replace lights/globe - Completed

 Replace vent cover - Completed

 Install door jamb & molding - Not addressed at this time

 Install door - Not addressed at this time

 Install floor molding - Not completed

  General housekeeping - Completed

 Place concrete barrier at top of stairs - Not addressed at this time

 Paint eastside doors - Completed

 Repair southeast door - Partially completed

 Insure proper roof drainage - Had been addressed earlier

 Repair trash barrier - Completed

 Paint patio furniture - Completed

 Mulch/weed flower beds - Completed

 Clean entryway closets - Completed

 Clean small basement storage area - Completed