Getting a house renovated
 

Hey guys, I apologize for the empty thread on Rho Chapter. I am going to be pledging Fall semester 2010 at Sigma Nu Rho Chapter at University of Missouri-Columbia. I really like the guys there, and have already thought about ways to help improve the house once I get initiated. (oh and don't worry, I'm going to keep my mouth shut during pledgeship) I was wondering how any of you (or if any of you know how to) began getting funding/started the process to get your house renovated. The house here has sooo much potential and I can't wait to try to be a part of building the house up. I think that the house has a lot of potential to become a top house on campus, and I think renovating would help, (obviously recruitment is more important.. but the house I feel like plays a factor into signing a house for many people). Just interested on how any of you started to get funding or how you went about to get your house renovated.

Getting a bid would be a good start.

Pretty sure your talking about me obtaining a bid first... I already signed.

Slow down. You need to learn humility and your place in the organization (right now at the bottom) before you start to dictate housing policy. More than likely, you have a house corporation and any sort of renovation is entirely up to them. The active chapter shouldn't have to worry about raising money, the alumni chapter should be on that.

In short, forget about this. If nothing is done 5 years from now when you are an alumnus, then you might look into organizing your alumni chapter or convincing them that the time is now to raise money.

At that point, I'd advise you to look at a Chapter Educational Foundation (CEF) fund. But you're not even a candidate yet. And really, being cocky on a Sigma Nu board with alums and initiates from other chapters is something that could potentially not go well for you.

Congratulations on signing, but your journey with Sigma Nu is just beginning.