Northern Deke is the entity that owns the chapter house and is where we get our support and guidance. Northern Deke is a group of dedicated volunteers that meet at the chapter house on a monthly basis. Northern Deke is the group we pay our rent/dues to. They in turn take care of the utilities, insurance, upkeep, and other functions.
We also have a Chapter Advisor that we see on at least a weekly basis. As a student he was a leader on campus and is well versed in operations of a fraternity. He graduated in 1995 and by trade runs an IT third party recruiting firm in the Twin Cities. Through him and other Alumni we are developing a network that helps us focus on career planning including resume writing, internships, career path, letters of recommendation, and references when needed.
For the last year Northern Deke has been working on a fundraiser that between now and the end of Fall semester will put a new roof on the house, finish updating bedrooms doors, other fire/life safety improvements, a new computer lab, and new furniture, carpet, and paint on the first floor.
Starting this Fall semester we will be inviting local Alumni to dinner on Monday nights, reaching out to Deke Alumni from other chapters living in Minnesota, and recruiting a Faculty Advisor. We are aware of five Deke Alumni that are members of the faculty at the University and we will be inviting them to be involved in our chapter.