In case you didn’t receive it via email, check out the PLP EZ Fall 2011 Alumni Newsletter, courtesy of Alumni Liason James Traina. His attention to design is commendable! Includes a letter from the current Rex, information about the chapter’s co-ed initiative, a list of upcoming events, and their Christmas list.
Penn Homecoming is this weekend. If you are in the Philly area and attending some of the Penn events (or even if you’re not), stop by the house November 5th for the usual Pi Lam festivities. Composites, hoagies, and stories of yore await! Everything starts at 11 am, so make sure you show up on the early side if you’re hungry!
Welcome to the new site for the Pi Lam EZ Alumni Association! Keep an eye out for updates to this site and information about upcoming events. If you’d like to receive updates or just want to make sure we have the latest information in our directory of illustrious and distinguished Pi Lam Alumni, make sure you head to the Contact page and fill out the form.
If you have any pictures or information you’d like to share for use on the site, email it keith@dootdootbeep.org and I’ll take care of it.
It proved quite difficult to find the appropriate stone to complete the historic facade, so after a power wash, a scrim was purchased to gussy up the place while we located the materials. These pictures were taken in January of 2008:
In March of 2007, the front stair tower was demolished. This is done in an effort to restore the façade back to the way it was during the 1920s through the 1960s. These photos were taken on March 20, 2007 and March 22, 2007.
Just a couple of quick updates as I try to get together with my photographer (Chris Kessler, SAS ’01) to document the House once again.
Since the last post, the house has continued to undergo some more changes. Most notably, the front stair tower has been removed and the front facade has been cleaned, revealing beautiful stonework that has not been be appreciated in some time. Also, a bar has been built in the basement and some more furnishing have been purchased for the brothers.
The Brothers moved into their newly renovated house over the first weekend of December 2006. Quickly thereafter, Happy Hours were again a regular Thursday occurrence and bands began gracing the living room with their presence. Though very happy with their newly purchased bedroom furniture, the Brothers had to make due with only the very basics throughout the rest of the house. Slowly but surely, more amenities are starting to appear in the House common areas. These pictures were taken on February 28, 2007:
During Penn’s 2006 Homecoming weekend, we held a reception in the nearly finished house where we honored those who were generous enough to donate money towards our renovation and refurnishing efforts. Food was consumed, drinks were imbibed, foosball was played, and brothers were reconnected during this emotional event. Though the house was still one month from being occupied, the Alumni who attended were very happy to see the progress made and reminisce about old times. The following pictures were taken at this event on October 28, 2006:
Though we have again experienced some minor delays, the work is progressing. Sheet rock and joint compound are complete and we are looking to begin putting the finishing touches on the house. These pictures were taken in late September 2006:
Another two weeks has gone by and even more progress has been made. The brothers are back on campus and have been temporarily moved to Hill House until 3914 Spruce is finished and the proper inspections are complete. We are hoping this will be about a month. The house is really starting to look like a living space and not just a construction site. At this point, everyone is eager to see a finished project. And now, the pictures (taken August 28, 2006):
