ALPHA THETA CHAPTER OF
			  SIGMA CHI FRATERNITY, INC.

  Alpha Theta Chapter					       M.I.T.
     founded 1882					    founded 1861
			      September 14, 1996

Minutes of the meeting of the Corporate Board, held April 29, 1996.

The meeting was called to order at 7:11 PM in the Chapter House Library.

Present: Herb Mower (Board), Karl Buttner (Board), Kris Kendall (Board, Work
	 Week Manager), Scott McMurray (Board), Jim Harmon (Board, House
	 Manager), Steve Morris, Peter K. Hadley, Josh Littlefield (Board),
	 Adam D'Amico, Ben Hellweg (Board, Consul).

Minutes of the February 19, 1996, meeting were accepted as distributed, with
spelling corrections.

CORPORATE REPORTS

Treasurer - Herb Mower for Mark Curtiss
1. The Board approved a motion to increase rent by $1500/year, bring rent to
   $41,000 annually.

Renovation and Annual Fund - Herb Mover
1. The Renovation Fund is now at $51,750 of the $56,865 pledged, with the
   pledge payment period nearly over.
2. This year's Annual Fund has so far seen contributions of $5510 from 115
   donors.
3. The mortgage was front-loaded during the pledge payment years, and mortgage
   payments should now be reduced (since we're a year behind on the renovation
   fund).  Yet we may be facing an income shortage of about $5,000 - $10,000
   with the renovation drive over.
4. Steve Morris requested that the Treasurer present an answer to the question
   of reduced income for the next meeting.

Nameless Committee Concerned with Facilities - Steve Morris
1. The committee has met 4 times, though they have not yet determined a name
   for themselves.
2. They are currently compiling an inventory of the house and furnishings, and
   a history of room paint, floors coverings and room furnishings, to plan and
   monitor replacements.
3. They are also compiling a list of regular inspections (such as sprinkler
   inspections) indicating the schedule and agency.
4. Herb has forwarded the alarm inspection info and service contract to Karl
   Buttner.
5. Karl expressed concern over the number of alarm calls recorded by American
   Alarm over the last six months.  The Chapter indicated that the alarm had
   been going off silently, and the alarm company had been informed of the
   problem.  They came back and checked out the system.

CHAPTER REPORTS

Consul - Ben Hellweg
1. House morale is high.  The bank account is flush.  The Chapter may seek
   money from the Corporation for the bike room door.
2. The Chapter needs a letter from Herb indicating the house is in good
   condition, etc. for the Peterson Award application.

115th Reunion - Ben Hellweg
1. Planning is progressing.  Costs are as yet unknown.  Accommodations will
   probably be at the Park 57 Hotel, which has offered a rate of $110 for
   single and $120 for double.
2. The anticipated schedule is as follows:
   Friday evening: Class get-togethers
   Saturday:		Presentation by Victor Aguero about tethered satellite
			Lunch
			Secret stuff  (wives take Boston tours, etc.)
   Saturday evening:	Banquet at hotel
   Sunday:		Brunch
			Softball game, or similar activity
			BBQ to wrap up.
3. MIT Alumni Office can provide lots of services to us at no charge, such as
   mailings, etc.
4. Kris is looking for alumni volunteers to host class gatherings Friday
   night.

BUSINESS

Work Week - Kris Kendall
1. Kris distributed an outline proposal with rough cost estimates.
2. Projects included routine replacement of mattresses and chairs; special
   replacement of another mattress and a desk in 3LB; rug for Consul's room;
   new cabinets to improve storage (goal of 8 milk crate equivalent for each
   active); carpet for 2LB; small repair of kitchen floor; new roof hatch
   (homemade); ZLM closet storage; doors on bar storage; relay 3rd and 4th
   floor carpeting (esp. stairways); polycoat dining room floor, library floor,
   dining room tables.  Also a new carpet for library.
3. The Board approved a budget of $4800, and an additional $500 for the library
   carpet.
4. There was a discussion regarding purchase of a carpet shampooer, and who is
   responsible for funding it.  The Board approved a motion authorizing the
   unnamed facilities committee to approve purchase of a good quality carpet
   cleaner with a limit of $500.

Stewart-Howe - Herb Mower
1. Mark Curtiss talked with Stewart-Howe.  It was not really a productive
   discussion.  Mark wants to form another committee to review the
   Stewart-Howe/fundraising issues.  The new Newsletter Committee, will be
   comprised of Ben Hellweg, Herb, and Mark.

Alcohol Policy - Herb Mower
1. Herb indicated Lowell is about to close down two fraternities for
   alcohol-related violations.  He's concerned the state is starting to crack
   down and the Chapter alcohol policy and implementation should be reviewed.
   The current alcohol policy is a superset of the IFC policy.  It is more
   oriented towards guests and doesn't explicitly mention members of the House.
   Herb reminded the Chapter that purchasing alcohol with chapter funds
   violates the policy of the Sigma Chi general fraternity.

Other new business
1. Herb wants someone from the Corporation to got to Workshop this summer.
   Sigma Chi is placing more focus on corporation issues -- alcohol policy,
   liability, fundraising, loans, etc.  The cost is $375.  The Board approved a
   motion to send a corporate representative to Workshop, someone can be
   recruited.
2. The Senior dinner is scheduled for Tuesday, May 14, at the Union Oyster
   House.

The next Corporate Board meeting will take place in September.

The meeting adjourned at 9:02 PM.

Respectfully submitted,
   Joshua B. Littlefield
   Corporate Clerk