SPRING PARENT’S WEEKEND

Alabama Beta’s Spring Parents Weekend was April 14 and 15, 2023. The chapter hosted parents for a cocktail party and dinner on Friday at John Emerald Distillery in Opelika. With over three hundred guests in attendance, it was a very successful event for the parents and brothers of Alabama Beta.

On Saturday morning, groups of brothers and their parents played in a golf outing at Still Waters Golf at Lake Martin. Over one hundred brothers and parents competed in a scramble tournament with other competitions for longest drive and closest to pin. On Saturday, April 15 afternoon, over thirty Phi Delta Theta moms spent a gorgeous spring day together at Botanic—a unique facility featuring a gardening store, market, restaurant, and live music. The day spent together was a unique way to get to know other moms who have current members in our chapter. After the golf outing, the chapter held a Parents Casino Night benefiting the Live Like Lou Foundation on Saturday night at the chapter house. Parents purchased chips and could redeem their winnings for raffle tickets at night’s end. Prizes consisted of Yeti coolers, flat-screen TVs, jewelry, etc. The chapter raised over $9,000 for Live Like Lou. It fulfilled its goal of becoming one of Phi Delta Theta’s first Triple Crown Chapters (the chapter had to host a philanthropy event, sponsor an ALS-affected family, and raise at least $10,000 for Iron Phi). We are excited for the upcoming parents’ weekend this fall, October

20–21, for the Auburn–Ole Miss Game! More details to come soon. Stay informed by following the Phi Delta Theta Parents’ Auburn University Facebook page. War Eagle!

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2023

Dutch Treat Lunch: 11:45 a.m.–12:45 p.m. at TBD

Golf Outing: 1:00–5:30 p.m. (space is limited, RSVP required) at TBD

Reception and Banquet: 6:45–9:00 p.m.

Dinner with Golden and Silver Legionnaire Inductions: (50 and 25 years of Phi Membership).

Meal includes meats, salads, sides, dessert, and tea. Advanced RSVP at $65 a person/$25 for kids/minors. The walk-in fee is $75 per person. Cash bar.

RSVP: Ray Briscuso, raybriscusojr@gmail.com

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 21,

Auburn hosts the Ole Miss Rebels

All game day festivities will take place at or adjacent to the Phi Delt house. No alcohol consumption in the chapter house or grounds. An alumni tent will be located across the street with BYOB.

Pre-game meal, Chapter Grand Ceremony, and alumni photo at the Phi Delta Theta Chapter House, 848 Lem Morrison Drive.

Game Day Tickets are available on a limited and first come basis.

Questions/Info: RayBriscusoJr@gmail.com or 202.345.3663.

HOUSE CORPORATION UPDATE: Continued from page 2 summer 2023 will be to add an outdoor patio with in-ground steel picnic tables, umbrellas, and seating, at the site of the old bocce court (located downhill from the rear patio). The patio will provide a great outdoor space for the undergraduates to congregate and tailgate at AU football games. Phase 2 will follow, as the budget allows, to add sailcloth sunshades and landscaping. To finance this, we need our alumni and parents club to supplement our budget with capital donations; please give what you can!

The house corporation remains ambitious in support of our great chapter; please continue to donate to your alumni club of choice or join a club today!

YITB and WDE, Malcolm Marsh 1519 House Corporation President

Alabama Beta Chapter of Phi Delta Theta 2 South Campus Avenue Oxford, Ohio 45056

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PRESIDENT’S LETTER: Cont. from page 1 involvement, and recognition by the General Fraternity.

Brother Jordan Agagan 2430 was appointed Alabama Beta’s first health and wellness chair in January and has done an outstanding job in his new role. In this capacity, he holds biweekly roundtable meetings to discuss health and wellness topics familiar to every Auburn student. Additionally, Jordan had the entire chapter QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) Suicide Prevention trained in February to equip brothers with resources and strategies to support anyone in a mental health crisis.

Regarding philanthropy, Brother Will Maurin 2466 made great strides toward being recognized as a Triple Crown Chapter by Phi Delta Theta. To be recognized as a Triple Crown Chapter, a chapter must sponsor an ALS-affected family, host a philanthropy event, and raise $10,000 for Live Like Lou. We supported a family in Dothan, Alabama, hosted a

Battle of the Bands philanthropy event, and raised nearly $5,000 for Live Like Lou. After the parent’s weekend casino event with $9,000 raised, we exceeded our goal!

Our brothers have also increased their involvement on campus over the past semester. Brothers Wilson Thrift 2554, Sam Stokley 2475, and Nick Aiesi 2563 have impressed campus leaders with their work on the IFC. Respectively, they serve as a director of philanthropy, the director of spiritual life, and Phi Delta Theta’s chapter delegate. Brothers are also involved in organizations such as the Financial Management Association, Omicron Delta Kappa, Beta Alpha Psi, Mortar Board, and many other student organizations. Additionally, a few of our brothers work as Student Recruiters and members of the Football Player Personnel. While we have made significant progress in our involvement on campus, we hope to improve even more as we move into the fall semester.

Lastly, we have heavily emphasized becoming a highly regarded chapter in the eyes of Phi Delta Theta General Headquarters. Because of our outstanding reporting, we are on track to receive Gold Accreditation Status, which will put us into contention for many other awards, such as a Gold or Silver Star. I also hope we will be in the running for many other individual awards.

I cannot express how blessed I am to serve as Alabama Beta’s president. While every day has presented me with a new challenge, I remain grateful for the experiences I have had, both good and bad. They have allowed me to grow as a leader and have equipped the executive committee and me with the tools we need to succeed in our roles. As we move into this fall, I am excited to see how our chapter will continue to show the nation why we are one of Phi Delta Theta’s top chapters.

Proud to be Phi!

Will Banks 2482 Chapter President