Beta Theta Homecoming Meeting Minutes
September 17, 2011

Financial statements available upon request from editor@betathetadata.net ; contact Steve Amador '84  with questions about financials.

The Annual Meeting of the Alpha Theta Fraternity was held at 17 South Avenue, Ithaca, New York, on September 17, 2011, being the 92^nd Annual Meeting of the Corporation.

The Meeting was called to order at 1:20 p.m. by President Ed Catto.

12 members were in attendance in person, and 46 by proxy.

Minutes of the last annual meeting were read and approved.

Bob Forness gave introductory remarks on the Alumni Advisory Board. He reported that Cornell University had asked that we delay rush and recolonization until spring of 2013. Bob Ball gave a presentation on the recolonization timeline.

Logan Cheek proposed:

1. Celebrity Appearances: Tim McGraw, Jeremy Piven, and Jon Stewart. Jon Stewart was a Pike at William & Mary. He is scheduled to appear at Cornell for Parent's Weekend. Discussion was held concerning the possibility of having him appear at the House as a guest of Alpha Theta, possibly with the President of Cornell.
2. The creation of an Elbert Parr Tuttle AB '18, LLB'23 Award for Distinguished National Service. After discussion, a motion was made, seconded and passed that Alpha Theta establish and grant the "Elbert P. Tuttle '18, LLB '23 Distinguished Alumni National Achievement Award." Any member of Pi Kappa Alpha is eligible. In the next few weeks, Mr. Cheek is directed to define the standards and process for making the award. This will involve a) defining the award; b) defining the standards for which the award will be made; c) defining who nominates, and who makes the final decision for the award.

A report by Treasurer Steve Amador was read and approved.

President Ed Catto reported on additional alumni events, and the progress of fundraising activities.

Tom Sporney gave a report on Alumni Relations. The members were reminded of the importance of Pike University, and advised to attend if possible. The report was approved.

A report on the Hugh Gibbs Capital Improvement Fund was given by Ralph Olivier. The report included a list of the most important work to be done, including repair of the façade on 3 sides of the house, which includes stucco & timber.

A motion was made and passed that all official acts of the Officers, Directors, and Trustees of the Corporation during the previous year be ratified and approved.

The meeting was opened to nominations for Director to succeed Bob Forness, whose term expired today. Bob Forness was nominated. A motion was made and passed that nominations be closed. Bob Forness was elected by acclamation.

The meeting was opened to nominations for Trustee of the Hugh S. Gibbs Capital Improvement Fund to succeed C. B. Smith, whose term expired today. C. B. Smith was nominated. A motion was made, seconded and passed that nominations be closed. C. B. Smith was elected by acclamation.

Under new business, Logan Cheek commented on fund raising. President Ed Catto will appoint one or more committees to develop alumni relations for fund raising purposes, for capital improvements and operating capital.

Logan Cheek also nominated Ricky Chachra for Honorary Membership in Alpha Theta. A motion was made, seconded, and passed unanimously that the nomination be approved.

There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 4:01 p.m.

Respectfully Submitted,
David S. Miles, Secretary

The Annual Meeting of the Board of Directors of Alpha Theta Fraternity was held at 17 South Avenue, Ithaca, New York, on September 17, 2011.

The Meeting was called to order at 4:02 p.m. by President Ed Catto.

The following Directors were present: Catto, Amador, and Forness.

Also present: Miles, Secretary.

Minutes of the last directors' meeting were read and approved.

The following were elected officers of the corporation:
President - Ed Catto
Vice President - Bob Forness
Secretary - David Miles
Treasurer - Steve Amador
Alumni Relations - Josh Tauber

There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 4:04 p.m.

Respectfully Submitted,
David S. Miles, Secretary