Welcome Beta Deuteron Alumni!

This site is devoted to the over 600 living Beta Deuteron Alumni living around the world.  Please check back periodically for updates and event information you can use to stay close to your Brothers.  The on-line Calendar has all upcoming Alumni and Undergrad events you may be interested in.

Check the QDC Alumni Database on the Central Fraternity Office website to find contact information for your classmates.  A bulletin board is also available to post any announcements or stories from years past.

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We hope you enjoy your visit to B^D online!  We look forward to your next visit to Ames!

In the Bonds,

B^D Realty Corporation & Educational Foundation

P.S.  Remember Iowa State Homecoming is October 12, 2002!  We hope to see you and your family at the Charge House on that exciting weekend!  Go Cyclones!!

Welcome to the 217 Club!

217 Club Fast Facts

The 217 Club’s first year was a great success thanks to the Charter Members who gave of themselves to help us complete two long overdue projects to improve the Charge House.  Their generosity has laid the groundwork for the next seven years as we focus our efforts to reach our goal of a completely renovated House to dedicate at the Charge’s 90^th Anniversary celebration at Homecoming 2009.

Over $14,000 was raised in our first year allowing us to replace the kitchen floor linoleum with new tile and replace the drain piping from the bathrooms on 2^nd and 3^rd Floor.  Both areas caused damage to their surrounding structure and furnishings and were in dire need of repair.  We must thank the Undergraduates and local Alumni for their prep work in removing flooring and walls for the contractor, as well as installing a new sub-floor, dry wall and ceilings to save the 217 Club over $2000 this year!  Their efforts and high quality work are commended and appreciated.

In 2002, our donors provided the funds necessary to complete two major projects at the House, renovation of the Dining Room and the construction of a new Trophy Case in the Library.  As presented at Homecoming 2001, the 217 Club Projects planned also included a complete renovation to the House basement to enlarge and improve the House Study Room, which was dedicated in honor of Dick Horton, B^D 62.  Due to a lack of sufficient funds to secure a contractor in time for this summer, we have decided to postpone this project until the funds and schedule allow.  This new Learning Center will provide an enlarged area for the Undergraduates to study and hold meetings in a climate-controlled room with computers “wired” to the House DSL system as well as ISU’s computer network.  The rest of the basement will be rearranged and touched up to increase its usable space and improve its appearance.

We need your help to update 217 Ash to a 21^st Century Fraternity House.  Less than 10% of our Alumni have stepped up in the past two years to show their loyalty and invest in the future of Beta Deuteron, however that number continues to grow each year as our message gets out, and quality work is completed on time.  Your support is needed to raise this program to a higher level that will rebuild 217 Ash into a top quality establishment to sustain another 90 years of service.

Thank you for your continued support and dedication.  Together we can put 217 Ash to the forefront of the Iowa State University Greek System!

217 Club Fast Facts

2001:   67 donors                 10% of Living Beta Deuteron Alumni

2002:   Goal                         20% Donation Rate

            Actual                      35 donors = 5% of Living Beta Deuteron Alumni (July 02)

Projects Completed:

1.      New Kitchen Floor (Completed August 2001)

Need:               Old linoleum floor had worn through to the sub-flooring in multiple locations causing deterioration of the wood below.

Work Done:     Undergrads and local alumni moved all of the kitchen appliances, counters and cabinets out of the room, tore out the old linoleum, repaired and replaced the sub-flooring and repaired the walls.  A professional contractor tiled and trimmed the room.

Results:             The final product looks fantastic.  Mom Bert gives it high marks for quality.  The work of the undergrads and local alumni saved over $1000 on the cost of this project!

2.      Replaced Bathroom Drain Piping (Completed November 2001)

Need:               Leaky drain piping from 2^nd and 3^rd Heads caused significant water damage to the floor structure as well as the Library ceiling as well as the books and trophies stored there.

Work Done:     The undergrads removed walls and ceilings to provide access inside the walls to the plumbers.  Plumbers replaced all of the corroded steel drain piping with plastic piping which should not deteriorate.  The undergrads also replaced the walls and ceilings.

Result:              The piping is now leak-free and the walls and ceilings were replaced with expert care.  The high quality work completed by the undergrads saved us hundreds of dollars on this project!

3.      New Dining Room Floor (Completed Summer 2002)

Need:               The dining room floor and tiling has been deteriorating for the past few years due to age and water damage through the leaky windows.  Tiles were missing and the floor was sagging.

Work Done:     The Undergrads living in the Charge House this summer tore out the old tile and subflooring, laid a new subfloor and prepared the area for the tilers to come in and finish the job.  The men also trimmed and painted the room to finish it nicely.

Result:              The dining room looks great!  The men did a fantastic professional job on this project.  Mom Bert also replaced the ceiling fans to help finish off the room.

4.   New Library Trophy Case (Scheduled for late Summer 2002)

Need:               This trophy case was introduced at Homecoming 2001 to be dedicated in honor of Doug Kwikkel, B^D 81.  This new case will provide a locked storage area for the men’s awards to display in a prominent fashion.

Upcoming Projects:

1.      Window Replacement (Not Currently Scheduled)

Need:               The windows at the rear of the House are leaking through their seals into the walls.  This leakage runs to the floors of the 2^nd and 3^rd Floor Dorms as well as the newly replaced Dining Room floor, causing significant water damage over time.  Evidence of this damage exists in the dorms, and was present in the Dining Room during construction.

Work Done:     Alum Dave Steffes (89) has provided the Realty Corp with a discounted offer for the installation of new Anderson Windows on each of the 3 upper floors and the basement.  This offer saves us thousands of dollars, but we must raise $10,000 in order to take advantage of this offer.  Again we need your help to get this done.  This project will significantly improve the quality and longevity of the existing House structure.

2.      Basement Renovation (Not Currently Scheduled)

Need:               A new House Learning Center will be constructed which will expand the existing basement study room and improve the working atmosphere of the room.  This new room will be dedicated in honor of Dick Horton, B^D 62.

Work Done:     The undergrads, area alumni and professional contractors will complete the work.

3.      New Closet Units in Upstairs Living Rooms (Not Currently Scheduled)

Need:               The existing closet units in each room are showing the normal wear and tear due to years of use by college students.  Replacing these units will improve the appearance and comfort of the rooms.

Work Done:     Wayne Zieser has offered to make units for each room to replace the existing units.  Wayne is the father of Dave Zieser, B^D 03 a current undergrad.

4.      New Front Door (Not Currently Scheduled)

Need:               The existing front door and frame is showing its age and needs to be replaced for security and aesthetic reasons.

5.      New Door Knobs for Upstairs Living Rooms (Not Currently Scheduled)

Need:               The existing doorknobs need to be replaced to improve the student’s room security.  Due to all of the computer and electronics equipment students have now, security is a high priority in the House.

217 Club Mailings:

March 2002 – 217 Club Fund Raising Letter

            August 2002 – Homecoming Invitation

            August 2002 – Homecoming Proxy Letter

217 Club Contact:

                        Wally Worth - 217 Club Coordinator

                                                Phone:              (316) 303-0073

                                    Email:               tdccorp@iastate.edu

                                    Mail:                 P.O. Box 5

                                                            Blue Grass, IA  52726

Thank You for Your Support!

217 Club – 2002 Donors (Through July 2002)