Selling your National Headquarters???

[Kevin]

Originally Posted by FSUZeta

It is a lose/lose situation. Take a stand supporting one side of a hot bed issue and alienate differently minded members. Instead of national officers taking it upon themselves to determine which way the sorority leans, put it up for a vote-not a national council vote, but a complete membership vote. Or better yet, make a statement to the effect that “ Alpha Beta Chi recognizes that our members are independent thinkers who have different ideals which are all valued, therefore, ABC will take a politically neutral stance/stay out of the political arena/ whatever/, at the same time encouraging our members to independently support and work for causes they are passionate about”

Except that in the long run, there is going to be a right side of this issue and a wrong side. Not unlike with racial segregation.

[shadokat]

#facts thanks for saying this!

Originally Posted by Kevin

Except that in the long run, there is going to be a right side of this issue and a wrong side. Not unlike with racial segregation.

[jolene]

Originally Posted by FSUZeta

It is a lose/lose situation. Take a stand supporting one side of a hot bed issue and alienate differently minded members. Instead of national officers taking it upon themselves to determine which way the sorority leans, put it up for a vote-not a national council vote, but a complete membership vote. Or better yet, make a statement to the effect that “ Alpha Beta Chi recognizes that our members are independent thinkers who have different ideals which are all valued, therefore, ABC will take a politically neutral stance/stay out of the political arena/ whatever/, at the same time encouraging our members to independently support and work for causes they are passionate about”

This, please. There are members who are all over the political spectrum. Don't alienate members.

[PKT4LIFE]

It was announced last week during our Town Hall meeting that we might sell our HQ in Oxford, Ohio. We are currently occupying the first floor (2nd and 3rd floors are vacant). We are also looking at the possibility of remodeling so that the 2 empty floors can be subleased. However, this is going to be extremely expensive (new separate entrance and ADA compliant) We do have a buyer for our facility but there is no available commercial property to buy or land available to buy and rebuild in the Oxford area. Brothers are concerned about the fate of our Centennial Garden if the facility is sold.

[PKT4LIFE]

Originally Posted by PKT4LIFE

It was announced last week during our Town Hall meeting that we might sell our HQ in Oxford, Ohio. We are currently occupying the first floor (2nd and 3rd floors are vacant). We are also looking at the possibility of remodeling so that the 2 empty floors can be subleased. However, this is going to be extremely expensive (new separate entrance and ADA compliant) We do have a buyer for our facility but there is no available commercial property to buy or land available to buy and rebuild in the Oxford area. Brothers are concerned about the fate of our Centennial Garden if the facility is sold.

After many discussions, It was decided to keep the HQ and renovate into a modern multi-use facility, including:


*Educational Hub: Dedicated spaces for Leadership Academy, Ritual Weekends, Initiation Ceremonies, chapter retreats, and new leadership programs.

*Heritage & History: Expanded Museum and archives to preserve and celebrate Phi Tau’s story.

*Brotherhood Retreat: Housing and overnight accommodations for chapters to connect, team build, and walk in the footsteps of our Founders.

*Event & Ritual Space: ~8,000 sq. ft. for programs, technology-enabled events, and ceremonies.

*Right-Sized Operations: Modernized office space for current and future staff needs.

*Grounds & Gardens: Revitalized Centennial Gardens and enhanced exterior spaces for reflection and fellowship.

Here's the link to view the diagrams.

https://www.phikappatau.org/executiv...-building-plan

[Low D Flat]

The plans are cool, but why would there be women's residential bathrooms on the top floor?

[PKT4LIFE]

Originally Posted by Low D Flat

The plans are cool, but why would there be women's residential bathrooms on the top floor?

LOL. I wondered too. I'll get back

[chi-o_cat]

It looks like the upstairs bathroom situation is fairly flexible, in that there are 2 sets of bathrooms, and each pair appears to have a door in between that can be opened or closed. Maybe if the fraternity hosted a co-ed conference or event for some reason (does your org have any female advisors?) they could put all the women in one of the bunk rooms, and they would use that bathroom. Then close the door to the adjoining bathroom, and all 3 other bathrooms could be for men. If it's an all male gathering, then all the bathrooms would be designated as men's.

Just a guess.