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House Renovations Continue!
The 2024/2025 academic year was a big one for 77 Elm! After several years of limited spending (due to lingering effects of COVID lockdown and low residency), some of the best residency numbers and amazing support from alumni, in addition to a determined driving force to whip the house into shape, we were able to invest a significant amount of time and money into the house. In all we spent over $19,000 in improvements. I want to send out a huge thank you to all who contributed last year, and also to the alumni and undergrads that participated in several work sessions organized by Ross Williamson.
But we are not done yet! While we were able to tackle many sorely needed items, we still have much to do. Our goal as always is to provide a safe and attractive house that will attract not only residents (with parent approval!) but also be a valuable asset to attract new members. And of course we want the house to be something that alumni can be proud to bring their families to when they return to Potsdam for reunions.
This last point will be especially true as we make plans to gather at the house in July for the chapter’s 70th anniversary!
We hope you will support our efforts by contributing your money (and time if you are able!) Use the donations links below to contribute, and if you have any feedback or would like any more information, we would greatly appreciate hearing from you. Reach out to info@axpzetaphi.org.
Current Project List and Donors
As they did last year, the Asset Management Committee has developed a prioritized list of projects organized by priority. There are necessity projects, secondary projects, and wish list items. 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.
If there is a particular project that resonates with you and you would like to contribute to that specifically, let us know. Otherwise any donations will be directed to the general fund. We would like to thank you in advance for your support and we hope that you will be able to join us next summer at the 70th Anniversary Party!
Necessary Projects
| Sheetrock repair Priority 1st & 2nd floor | $ 200 |  |
| Painting Rear stairwell & stairs | $ 250 | |
| Painting, demold, prime, & paint rear basement stairwell | $ 500 | |
| Painting, front stairwell wainscoting | $ 50 | |
| Dishwasher replacement | $ 700 | |
| Gas dryer replacement | $ 800 | |
| Vent/ducts cleaning 1st floor & basement | $ 500 | |
| Gutter Cleaning | $ 300 | |
| Kitchen cabinet door repair | $ 900 | |
| Floor scrubber for dining rm and kitchen | $ 1,500 | |
| Basement large dehumidifier+installation | $ 2,000 | |
| Basement floor drain cleanout | $ 500 | |
| Replace sump pump outlet with 20A GFCI | $ 25 | |
| Replace deck rear steps | $ 50 | |
| Replace refrigerator parts | $ 150 | |
| Replace freezer parts | $ 175 | |
Donation Status: $5,110 out of $8,700 covered by donations ($3,590 to go)
Hopeful Projects
| Rear Yard Cleanup & Crushed stone parking lot | $ 500 | |
| Replace Laundry rm & exterior basement doors | $ 700 | |
| Gutter leaf guards/filters | $ 500 | |
| Kitchen cabinet drawer repair | $ 1,000 | |
| Laundry Room utility sink and floor paint | $ 500 | |
| Repair and Repaint deck (700 sf) | $ 1,500 | |
| Kitchen wall electrical upgrade | $ 1,000 |
Donation Status: $5,700 to go
Wishlist Projects
| Replace rear deck, steps & railing | $ 10,000 |
| Fascia replacement | $ 5,000 |
| Basement sheetrock repairs & mold remediation | $ 10,000 |
| Basement conc. Floor repairs and paint | $ 10,000 |
| Bedrooms – new insulation in 9 rooms | $ 22,000 |
Donation Status: $57,000 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 |
|---|---|
| Marty Mazzella | $3500 |
| Bill Leonard | $1000 |
| Bill Calder | $230 |
| Paul Sherman | $200 |
| Ken Gibson | $50 |
| Thomas Zalocha | $50 |
| Matthew Lawson | $50 |
| Lance Pickup | $15 |
| Bryan Skokan | $15 |
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.