Dear Texas Eta Phi Delt Brothers,

Below is a letter that you should have received from USPS in the last couple of weeks with an update on the Fraternity House in Nacogdoches.  In this letter, I mentioned that we have a brother from out of state who has challenged us to raise another $52,000 and he will match that amount.   We have currently raised $43,000 of the $52,000 we need to raise.  The Texas Eta Housing Corporation is asking for your help.  If you have not participated in our fundraising campaign for the house, would you please consider donating $500 or even $1,000?  If that is too much, then how about $200?  We are just asking our brothers to help us get over the finish line.  If you have already donated, would you please consider an additional donation?  

When we raise more than the $52,000 for the match, we are committed to being extremely prudent with all the funds to make sure your donations are used for needed items and go as far as possible.

Thank you for your consideration!

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This past summer, we began a major remodel of the PDT house on S. Steen Drive. 

Thanks to generous alumni donations and the leadership of Brother Brent Wiltshire #410 the general contractor, we saved tens of thousands. With the hard work of Juan Castro (father of Brother Christian Castro #1076), we made significant progress in restoring the chapter house.

Accomplishments:

• New roof and repaired sheetrock

• Full interior repaint

• 40 new windows and upgraded electrical

• New appliances, counters, and fixtures in kitchens/bathrooms

• Security system, cameras, fire safety upgrades

• New furniture and TVs (75” in chapter room, 50” in pods)

• High-speed fiber internet

• New pool table, foosball, and ping pong tables – Donated by Mark Smith #456 and Brad Fortney #198

• CSL management for rent collection and maintenance

Remaining Projects:Exterior paint and facia repair

 

• New gutters and drainage system

• Concrete sidewalk work

• Library furnishings and water heaters

• Building a reserve fund

Wish List:

• Basketball/pickleball court

• BBQ/smoker kitchen area

Exciting News: An out of state anonymous brother from the '70s will match up to $52,000 in donations! Let’s come together to raise $52,000 and secure his full contribution, pushing us closer to our $500,000 goal.  If you haven’t yet donated, please make a donation now to get us to our full match.

3 ways to give -

1. You can Zelle money.  Go to https://www.texaseta.com/class_index.cfm and on the right column, click on Texas Eta Housing Corporation and you will see the Zelle QR code

2. Pay by Credit Card – Go to https://www.texaseta.com/class_index.cfm and click on Housing.

3. Pay by Check – Send to     

Doug Browne #628

Schuh/Browne PC

7800 West IH10, Suite 630

San Antonio, TX 78230

In Memoriam: During the holiday break, we lost Brother Ryan Derr #1104, who was living in the fraternity house. Please keep his family and the chapter in your prayers and thoughts.

Brothers, let’s honor the legacy of PDT and ensure our house continues to thrive for years to come. Thank you for your support!

Yours in the Bond,

Craig W Moritz, #432

PS – Make sure you mark your calendars with the new dates for the Spring Alumni Golf and Brotherhood in Nacogdoches, May 2-4.  Go to www.Texaseta.com for more information.