Through our collective generosity and support, the Red Door Campaign unlocks the power of our alumni to develop Balanced Men and foster the lifelong connections between them.
Purpose
The MI Eta AVC created the Red Door Campaign with two primary objectives:
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- Develop a robust fund to maintain and upgrade the house, plus provide support for the brotherhood’s activities
- Increase alumni interactions between other alumni and the brotherhood
Fostering The Brotherhood
Foster your brotherhood! We are always looking for help in funding for recruitment events, and learning opportunities for our brothers.
Housing Fund
Would you be interested in helping out with costs associated with house repairs and updates? This is the place!
Justin Fitch Memorial Balanced Man Fund
If you represent a company that would like your business ad in the Sigep blotter (desk calendar) that appears on every desk in every dorm at Michigan Tech, please consider doing so by selecting a Single or Double Ad Slot below.
Alternatively, if you would like to donate a flat amount, choose the Custom Amount option.
All proceeds go towards the Balanced Man Scholarships and awards dinner.
Donate Your Time
While monetary donations are always appreciated, in many ways, donating your time can be of even more value to the brotherhood. The RDC has hosted alumni seminars designed to help our actives grow. These sessions can range from:
- Financial planning
- Career advice
- Starting a business
- Athletic achievements
- And more!
Do you have a story to tell? Reach out to the RDC to plan a session!
Long-Term Gifts
We have other ways of receiving gifts, including:
- Stocks
- Bonds
- Mutual funds
- Life insurance policies
This is our more advanced gifting option and requires some more specialized support – which we have all set up. Interested? Email the AVC, and we’ll connect you with Peter, our accounts manager at Edward Jones.
Through your collective generosity, the RDC has completed the following projects and activities.
The Roof
The largest item looming over the brotherhood’s heads (pun intended) was the old roof. For several Houghton winters, we knew it needed to be replaced. Through the Red Door Campaign, the funds were finally raised to replace the roof without breaking into the emergency fund. With this project checked off the list, we are able to focus on several other smaller projects to upgrade the house and foster the brotherhood.
New Chairs for the Library
The old chairs were falling apart and were a random assortment collected from who-knows-where. Through a special drive, we raised enough funds to purchase eight new (and uniform) chairs.
Rush and Recruitment
RDC funds have been used to support special rushes which go above and beyond a typical rush. In the Spring of 2023, the actives held an Axe Throwing Rush sponsored by the RDC.
In addition, RDC funds have been utilized for newer recruiting methods, such as small group dinners and social media boosting.
Mini-MUB and BMS Banquet
Through the RDC, the Mini-MUB has seen upgrades to the floors, tables, and chairs. In addition, the EZ pledge class has sponsored the BMS banquet for the past several years. What can your pledge class do??
New Stove
Teamwork makes the dream work. Through a generous donation of a new stove from one alumni, plus the help of two others to transport, the house received a new stove sourced from Wisconsin.
New TV
When the old TV fizzled out, the RDC set up a new campaign to purchase a new TV. Within 48 hours, we were able to raise the required amount and more, which ended up going towards a wall mount as well.
Other Projects
Other projects recently completed include:
- The Kitchen’s Fire Suppression System
- The air exchanger
- Several doors
- Attic Insulation
Current and Future Projects
The major ongoing project is upgrading the Champagne Room, which was in dire need of an upgrade. Additionally, the last remaining major project is replacing the boilers, which will be completed in the summer of 2023.
The MI Eta chapter has a unique challenge with alumni reunions and events. As the Keweenaw is quite the journey for the majority of our alumni base, events in Houghton are not easy to pull off. Due to this, the RDC has organized several events, both in the UP and elsewhere. These events include GLI, other hockey games, golf outings, and the Reunion.
Have an idea for an alumni event in your neck of the woods? Reach out to the RDC to help coordinate!
Your Brotherhood Needs YOU!
It’s through the generous donations and support by our Michigan Eta alumni that we are able to support and foster the continued success of your fraternity. consider giving today.