The Campaign for Missouri Epsilon
The Missouri Epsilon Chapter of Phi Delta Theta has been
an important and consistent part of Missouri State University
since our founding in 1985. More than 600 brothers have
been initiated into our Chapter, and Missouri Epsilon continues
to positively influence the lives of young men and provide a
foundation for a lasting brotherhood. Our proud history speaks
for itself with
Triple Crown success: academic and athletic
achievement, campus involvement, and community leadership.
The bond of our brotherhood remains strong.
Securing Our Future

While our experiences with Phi Delta Theta are certainly more
than the bricks and mortar of the Chapter House, our home
undoubtedly plays a significant role.
The age and condition of our
Chapter House pose many concerns for our members. After careful
financial and structural assessment, the need to rebuild is essential.
Our goal is to have a facility that reflects the quality of both our
membership and our ideals as an organization.
Project Highlights

An emphasis will be placed on providing a safe structure with ample study
space and a competitive physical structure to support a collegiate lifestyle.
The goal
is a high-quality, durable facility that meets the needs of current and future
students with regard to technology, privacy, and modern amenities.
Your Chance to Give Back

Missouri Epsilon continues to provide a
quality living and learning environment that supports, nurtures, and
develops outstanding young men with the skills and confidence to
face an ever-changing world. The commitment our membership makes today cannot
be underestimated—it will have a ripple effect on the lives of our brothers for years to come.
Capital Campaign to Construct State-of-the-Art Facility
Our home at 1107 East Elm has impacted the lives of
more than 600 young men who have been initiated
into Missouri Epsilon of Phi Delta Theta. It is where we
became men. It is a support system that provided lifetime
friendships, growing lessons, social opportunities, and
simply fond memories. We all gained from our Missouri
Epsilon membership. Many of us can say it helped form
who we are today.
The Chapter House has served us well. However, time
has taken its toll and we must provide our undergraduate
men with a safe, comfortable, and up-to-date living facility,
we must rebuild. A monumental effort, expense, and
sacrifice have allowed us to significantly extend the useful
life of 1107 East Elm. We are all excited about this
unique time in MoEp’s history and want to share our
plans with you now.
$1 Million Needed to
Create First-Class Facility
At the advent of this campaign, a small group of alumni
studied our long-term housing options and developed a
solid strategy to provide a facility that will meet the needs
of our undergraduate brothers well into the 21st century.
To this end, architect Brian Kubik ’91, consultants, and
Phi Delta Theta alumni were engaged to develop a needs
assessment, architectural plans, and fundraising goals.
These diligent efforts have produced a $1.4 million comprehensive
plan to create a first-class residential facility
and to ensure the continuity of the legacy that each of us
helped build.
Proposed plans for our new home include 11,409 square
feet, occupancy and parking for 27, a fire-safety sprinkler
system and security features, conveniences of modern
technology and wireless Internet access, heating and air
conditioning systems, an updated Chapter room, kitchenettes,
and plenty of common spaces.
Missouri Epsilon Needs Your Support
Now that the quiet phase of our campaign is complete,
early commitments from 73 dedicated Missouri Epsilon
alumni and friends total more than $682,000 [now over $1,000,000 as of 4/19/13]. As we move
into the next critical phase of this campaign, we seek support
from our entire alumni base to complete this project
on time—tentatively August 2013—and on budget.We would also like to thank the 150 brothers,
parents, friends, and undergraduates who
attended our Founders Day event on April 21. A
wonderful time was had by all as we celebrated
Missouri Epsilon and announced the news of our
capital campaign. Every attendee seemed truly
excited about what the future holds for our great
fraternity.
As you know, the “To Do What Ought to Be
Done…” campaign is not just about securing our
future, it is also about honoring our storied past.
Thanks to the alumni who came before us, we all
had the opportunity to join Missouri Epsilon and
be a part of something special. There is little
doubt that each of us will forever owe a debt of
gratitude for the unique experience and opportunities
that the Fraternity provided, not to mention
the lifelong friendships that we gained. This
campaign presents us with a significant opportunity
to give back at a time that matters most.
Yours in the Bond,
Campaign Chairmen
Patrick Zimmerman ’87
Joseph Passanise ’89
Thomas Hartnagel ’90
CAMPAIGN
COMMITTEE
HONORARY CHAIRMEN
Richard and Sandy Nieman
CHAIRMEN
Patrick Zimmerman ’87
Joseph Passanise ’89
Thomas Hartnagel ’90
MEMBERS
Bill Doran, Missouri Beta ’78
John Mitchell ’85
Kevin Elliott ’85
Tom B. Rankin ’87
Scott D. Austin ’88
Lance Patterson ’88
Dwayne A. Fulk ’89
Greg P. Lauman ’89
Scott W. Hunt ’90
Travis Webb ’91, Treasurer
Eric Westacott ’91
James Brandenburg ’94, Era Co-Chairman
Jason M. Crockett ’95
Jacob Heuser ’96
Matthew J. Raithel ’00
Sean Brinker ’08, Era Co-Chairman