Leaving a Legacy for Alpha Phi
Leaving a Legacy for Alpha Phi
Our chapter house at 2112 Lincoln Way is clearly the focus of undergraduate life for Alpha Phi. It has been the home away from home for thousands of young men in addition to being a classroom where our brothers learned to be principle-driven men. However, if we wish for Alpha Phi to continue its strong presence on the Iowa State University campus, we must ensure that we are providing a safe, modern, and competitive facility.
Read more about the latest updates in our latest newsletter here.
It was determined that a two-phase renovation of the chapter house is necessary, and we must invest in our home to meet the needs of today’s students. It is our duty to ensure Alpha Phi excels. Together, we will ensure our legacy continues for future generations.
Can we count on your support to keep 2112 Lincoln Way the home Alpha Phi needs and deserves?
We completed phase 1. Here’s what we did (see photos in the updates section below):
· New drainage system that discharges into city of Ames storm sewer system, ensuring surface water from upstream sources as well as our property flows into a system instead of collecting on our property and flooding parking lot, yard, and basement.
· New concrete-paved parking lot to support 50 cars and graded to flow into new drainage system.
· New structurally sound and properly draining concrete block wall to replace eroding western retaining wall (along Beta property).
· New rear yard sidewalks, basketball court, lighting, and landscape.
What’s next? Phase 2…
These plans are dependent on alumni support.
· The house renovation includes upgrading the rooms to modern environments that will allow for 44 members in a variety of living arrangements, including four single-man suites in the basement and fourth floor and a combination of three-man suites (each with a common living room) and traditional fraternity study rooms on the second and third floors. The second and third floors will each have a newly dedicated study/conference room for increased group-study space.
· New forced-air HVAC with air conditioning will be installed throughout the house. The former smoker will be reconfigured and brightened up with windows into a Chapter/lecture area with a separate large study/multi-media room.
· The exterior of the house will receive new windows, roof, and masonry, while all stucco and rotted wood will be repaired.
