The Goal
In 2010 Creighton-Vail Hall turned 48 years old. A 2008 House Assessment, performed by a third party consultant,provided insight that while the overall structure of the house appears solid, many of the sub-systems are out of dateand will require significant investment over the next few years. Our HVAC, plumbing, electrical systems, kitchen, andliving spaces pass inspection but are in dire need of upgrade and replacement. The house does not have a sprinkler system, which presents a significant life safety issue for our undergraduate brothers, pledges and guests. Years of Island Parties have significantly affected the backyard, causing significant water draining issues.
The needs of the undergraduate chapter members have also changed greatly since the design of the house over fifty years ago. Our goal is to build a new home for FIJI at Georgia Tech which will include the most up-to-date safety features, while retaining the heritage and charm of the current house. The new house will also offer technology competitive with other campus housing options, including upgraded living quarters, as well as appropriate educational, entertainment, guest and chapter room facilities. The design will feature efficient layouts, systems and appliances aimed at maintaining reasonable operating costs and long term reliability. Once complete, we will ensure our competitive edge on campus by offering a well-rounded experience in a safe and comfortable residential facility that is conducive to academic as well as social and extra-curricular excellence for the next 50 years.
Our History
Phi Gamma Delta National Fraternity chartered the Gamma Tau chapter at Georgia Tech in 1926. We became the first Georgia Tech Fraternity to own its own house at 394 Williams Street. In 1947 we relocated to 236 North Ave. The current chapter house (Creighton-Vail Hall) was constructed at 841 Fowler Street in 1962. For more than 84 years, more than 1,000 young men have found a second home at the Gamma Tau chapter of FIJI.
The Chapter Today
Today, Gamma Tau is a model chapter, experiencing success not only on the Georgia Tech campus, but also on the National Fraternity level. In 2007 and 2010 Gamma Tau was awarded the Dean Dull Trophy which recognized the most outstanding fraternity on campus. Academically, the house has finished above the all men’s average GPA for 26 consecutive years. Additionally the chapter continues to dominate on the athletic fields. As a result, we have brought home to Creighton-Vail Hall the IFC Intramural trophy 12 of the last 13 years.
Our Future…..Where You Come In
Our chapter has been a shining example of fraternal excellence on the Georgia Tech Campus for many years. However, the chapter house is showing its age, as more than 48 years of Gamma Tau brothers have called it home. Our vision encompasses more than just immediate needs. This is our opportunity to build a new chapter home to position Gamma Tau for the next 50 years of excellence at Georgia Tech.
A successful project will take the dedication and support of each of us, as brothers. Make no mistake—we cannot succeed without your help. This is no small project. The construction budget will most likely exceed $4 million! We must raise at least $2 million and we need to exceed that goal, if at all possible, to ensure that the final mortgage is manageable for the undergraduate chapter members. To ensure success we need you, our brother, to make the best pledge you are comfortable with, payable over five years.
