Sigma Chapter Prepares to Open on August 15th for Fall Semester - Repairs Funded by Sigma Graduate Brothers and CJ Richardson Fund

I spent the last two days at our chapter house (August 1st and 2nd) managing EIGHT different contractors who did repair/renovation/cleaning work at 20 West Ferncliff.  THANK YOU to the Sigma Graduate Brothers who donated to the Sig Fiji Alumni Association, and to the CJ Richardson Fund, for financing this work.

Here's a brief photo montage of the work completed.  If you haven't been back to the chapter house in awhile, this will serve as a nice virtual tour...

1. The vans lined up:

2. The drapes were repaired and re-hung in the Back Lounge, Front Lounge, and Library:

3. New doors were installed:

4. Bathrooms were professionally cleaned:

5. Carpets were professionally cleaned:

6. The Back Lounge Floor was scrubbed and waxed (looks great):

7. Back Lounge Cabinets - We need to replace!  We don't currently have it in our budget:

8. Brick Wall Damaged: We don't know why anyone would do this, but our brick wall was demolished a couple of weeks ago - perhaps to steal the grill?  We think some Springfield residents did it.  Anyway, I'm waiting on a quote from a salvage company to remove the bricks:

We've still got some new work to complete by the opening on August 15th - replacing ALL of the ceiling tiles in the Back Lounge, repairs to the Scholarship Room, and repairs to the 3rd floor stairwell, but we should be ready for another full academic year when the house opens on August 15th!

Thanks, Brothers.

Fraternally,

Skip Buckley '80

Perge!