The Business of Sigma Chi Never Ends
Brothers,
I often say, "the business of Sigma Chi never ends." Today, we should take a moment to celebrate a monumental achievement: The Eta Omicron house mortgage is officially paid off!
This accomplishment was a grand display of love and commitment to Eta Omicron, by Eta Omicron, and for Eta Omicron. We did it! However, while we celebrate yesterday’s victory, our focus must remain steadfast on the needs of the house today. Our mission is to provide a safe, enjoyable "Temple of Friendship" for our undergraduates—and that requires ongoing stewardship.
Enter:
Dick "The Toolman" Clawson
Dick Clawson is the man on the ground ensuring our house remains a point of pride. Dick "The Toolman" has completed a comprehensive audit of the property and identified up to $81,500 in essential repairs.
The Priority Project: The Trex Deck
Dick is sounding the alarm on the back deck. When the new house was built in 2006, I was insistent on installing a high-quality Trex deck. It was a $14,500 investment then, but after 20 brutal winters, "The Toolman" says it has reached its limit. To replace the deck in today’s market is a cost estimate of $30,000.
The Toolman’s Project List
Dick has categorized the work into three priority phases. We need your help to check these off the list:
Priority #1: ACT NOW ($12,000 | $30,000)
Deck Repair: Remove and replace the weathered 2006 Trex - $12,000
Full Deck Replacement: Removing the weathered 2006 Trex and installing an entire new modern, durable deck for chapter gatherings. - $30,000
Priority #2: NEXT UP ($24,000)
Replace tile in six remaining bedrooms with LVP - $10,000
Interior painting in common areas - $10,000
Replace 20 blinds - $4,000
Priority #3: THE WATCH LIST ($27,500)
Exterior painting - $7,500
Replace broken tiles in common areas - $15,000
Seal parking lot, re-stripe lot - $3,000
Power wash exterior - $2,000
Long Term Project Needs. All items are 20 years old in 2026:
New Roof
New Boiler
New Storage tank/hot water heater
Keeping watch on front retaining wall that will need to be replaced
How You Can Help
We are calling on all alumni to contribute so we can give "The Toolman" the resources he needs to protect our investment.
Please consider making a donation today to ensure our house remains the premier residence on campus.
Or, you can mail a check to:
Sigma Chi Delta House Corp.
c/o Dan Wolfslayer
3000 Village Run Road
Unit 103-178
Wexford, PA 15090