Collegiate Support
Our Alumnae provide support to the University of Illinois, Iota Collegians. We serve as Chapter Advisors, provide a Panhellenic Representative and service the house through House Corporation Board and assist behind the scenes with recruitment. It is also possible to connect locally through Cable Connection and serve as a professional career resource to these young women.
We look forward to meeting the new member class each year and welcome them with a "Sweets Party" hosted by our group. We also celebrate with the Chapter house and join them on many occasions including: Homecoming, Holiday Parties, Founders Day and the Initiation Brunch each year.
There are many ways for our Alumnae to assist and Do Good!
House Corporation Board oversees and maintains the condition of the Iota Chapter house with the hard work and dedication of our wonderful long-time staff of Iota. Preserving Iota continues to be a challenge as she is a 100+ year-old house! Many projects are in line awaiting funds, the proper season or we are seeking an appropriate contractor or supplier to meet our needs. We welcome you home to see the major improvements over the past few years! Near or far please let us know if you would like to assist us through project planning, a donation or share your expertise in some way. A sister's involvement and assistance is most appreciated and improvements will continue to be enjoyed by future DGs! For more information please contact Iota House Corporation Board President, Robin Pletcher at pletchers1@yahoo.com Support the building fund and Iota Chapter wish list! Checks may be made out to "Iota House Corporation" Mail to Iota House Corporation President, Robin Pletcher, 1610 N Briarwood Ln. Mahomet, IL 61853
A few of the larger projects on our to do list:
- Replacement of the old roof. Completed Summer 2015!
- Complete update of our beloved House Director Teresa's Room (before she retires!) including new furniture, paint and carpet! This is a special and long overdue project slated for Summer 2015! Completed Summer 2015!
- Replacement of the bell/card room furniture. Completed Summer 2015!
- Replacement of the ceiling tiles in both cold air dorms. 2nd floor completed Summer 2016!
- Replacement of the collegian's mixed room furniture including worn desks, over-sized armoires and provide adjustable height beds which will allow underneath dresser storage. Completed Summer 2016!
- Recruited a new House Director after our beloved Teresa Mendez's retirement. Completed Summer 2016!
- Kitchen Updates: Installed a new walk in refrigerator, approved backsplash, replaced salad bar and hired 2 Certified kitchen assistants as required by CU Public Health. Completed Summer 2016!
- Chapter Gift - purchased additional chapter folding chairs, wall boards, picture frames for spiral for recruitment, entry sign, 2 new benches for the front porch and study and basement desk chairs. Completed Summer 2017!
- Basement Dry project - installed interior drain, new sump and backup, sealed crawlspace, sani-dry dehumidifier air purification system. Completed Summer 2017!
- Security system installed. Cameras on all exterior doors, interior door ajar alarms, individualized access and key fobs issued. Completed Summer 2017!
- 1st phase of first floor update! Formal living room, sun room and card room redo! Hoping to extend the job scope to include main floor hall and beyond with gifts. Summer 2018
- 2nd phase of main floor redo! To include all main flooring, main restroom, spiral, TV room and Trophy room. Summer 2019
- Replace Room windows.
- Basement remodel. This major project is on the Chapter's wish list and will involve converting the lower basement into an entertainment/hang out casual living space with a big screen TV for sisterhood movie nights!
