2024/25 House Improvement Project
Major House Renovations Underway!
Ross Williamson ‘74 returned to campus this summer for his 50th reunion and since then has been a tireless advocate for getting the house in shape. After visiting the house, becoming involved with the board, running for and elected to a Director position, Ross has worked tirelessly with the Asset Management Committee, the undergrads, and has even made two trips to Potsdam to work on house improvement projects. And the work is only just beginning!
As a result of Ross’s visits and efforts to date, the Asset Management Committee has put together a comprehensive, prioritized list of projects that we feel are needed to get the house in decent shape to attract strong rush pools and residents (meeting at least the dad standard, if not the mom standard).
To that end, we have put together a “registry” of sorts that you can contribute towards. If a particular project resonates with you, feel free to email treasurer@axpzetaphi.org with your request after you make your donation and we’ll add your name to the list below. Can’t choose? That’s fine. We will apply your donation to the most critical need.
Please view the presentation above and the project list below that the Asset Management Committee has put together describing the various projects and costs. While the work seems significant, with your help we believe it is achievable. And we’ve gotten a very good start on the top priority items already, so we look to you to help keep that momentum going.
Current Project List and Donors
The Asset Management Committee has developed a prioritized list of projects organized by semester (and winter/summer breaks). Each of the lists is included below, with estimated (or actual) costs and status. Donors that have contributed to a specific project are listed as well.
All Fall 2024 projects have been completed, with most of the winter 2024/25 projects in progress.
Please help us “stay ahead” of the list by providing us with sufficient funds in advance of the anticipated timeline.
Summer/Fall 2024 Projects
| Project Description | Estimated Cost | Completed? | Supporter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Room B – Mold remediation | 4000 | Y | |
| Room I – New baseboard heater | 500 | Y | |
| Replace TV room light cover | 60 | Y | |
| Replace broken washing machine | 540 | Y | |
| Laundry room plumbing and dryer hookup | 290 | Y | |
| Fireplace repairs | 450 | Y | Bill Leonard |
| Chimney cleaning | 270 | Y | |
| LED ceiling lights | 1100 | Y | |
| Safety lights and exit signs | 250 | Y | |
| West bath – purchase and install urinal | 650 | Y | |
| Plumbing repairs (urinal, toilet, sink) | 590 | Y | |
| East bathroom – shower door replacement | 550 | Y | |
| Front porch repaint / new ceiling light | 150 | Y | |
| Front porch landscaping | 355 | Y | Ross Williamson |
| Rear yard brushhog & cleanup | 460 | Y | |
| Adirondack chairs for front porch | 1250 | Y | Ross Williamson Bill Leonard |
| New vacuum cleaner | 170 | Y |
Donation Status: $3,825 out of $11,435 covered by donations ($7,610 to go)
Winter 2024/25 Projects
| Project Description | Estimated Cost | Completed? | Supporter |
|---|---|---|---|
| New fascia light | 300 | ||
| West bath – replace fans | 400 | ||
| Sheetrock repairs (1st and 2nd floors) | 1800 | ||
| Interior door replacement (1st floor & basement) | 2500 | ||
| Carpet cleaning (living room & TV room) | 320 | ||
| Kitchen cleanup (floor scrubber rental) | 400 | ||
| Party room cleanup (floor cleaner rental) | 200 | ||
| Paint stairs & new vinyl treads (front and back) | 400 |
Donation Status: $6,320 to go
Spring 2025 Projects
| Project Description | Estimated Cost | Completed? | Supporter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laundry room utility sink & paint floor | 750 | ||
| Basement bathroom – sink & electric hand dryer | 800 | ||
| Purchase wet vac & steam cleaner | 620 | ||
| Replace basement stairwell doors 92) | 2500 | ||
| Purchase floor scrubber | 1500 |
Donation Status: $6,170 to go
Summer 2025 Projects
| Project Description | Estimated Cost | Completed? | Supporter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Painter for interior stairwell walls (front & back) | 1000 | ||
| Treat mold, prime, paint rear basement stairwell | 1800 | ||
| Sheetrock repair – 2nd floor hallway | 1200 | ||
| Repaint rear deck | 1500 |
Donation Status: $5500 to go
Wishlist Projects
| Project Description | Estimated Cost | Completed? | Supporter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rear yard brushhog, cleanup & stone | 500 | ||
| Replace rear deck with Trex | 8500 | ||
| Basement mold issues, sheetrock repair & paint | 7500 | ||
| Room A – new insulation & drywall (5 year rotation) | 5750 |
Donation Status: $22,500 to go
Supporting Donors
The following donors have generously supported the current house improvement campaign. Please consider joining them in supporting the house!
| Donor | Donation |
|---|---|
| Ross Williamson | $1980 |
| Bill Leonard | $1075 |
| Alex Wozniak | $800 |
| David Metzler | $500 |
| Jay Peters | $300 |
| Ken Gibson | $125 |
| Matthew Lawson | $125 |
| Thomas Zalocha | $125 |
| Michael Kissel | $100 |
| Paul Sherman | $100 |
| Lance Pickup | $75 |
| Bryan Skokan | $75 |
| Michael Etzel | $50 |
Become a Zeta Phi Sustainer
We also invite you to join our sustaining contribution program with a monthly donation that helps us better manage our cash flow. Several levels are available. Thank you again for your support of the chapter.
- Group donation for room naming rights — If your graduating year or pledge class would like to get together (possibly with other years) to sponsor a room, please let us know and we can arrange a group donation along with a plaque to honor your group.
- One-time donation — We appreciate your one-time gift to help meet our fundraising goal. Please use the button below to donate via PayPal (credit cards are accepted). Fill out the amount you wish to donate (click the donation amount and type in the amount you wish to donate)
- Recurring donation — We would like to invite you to become a Zeta Phi Sustainer and contribute on a monthly basis. This will give us a more consistent cash flow and help us to plan capital improvement projects without relying on a single mass donation each year. If you are interested in becoming a Sustainer, please click the button below. There are several pre-set giving options that range from $5 to $25/month. If you would prefer to donate a different amount, please let us know.