A Stable Future for Beta Mu

Beta Theta Pi Announces $2 Million Capital Campaign

When you think of Beta Mu, what do you think of first? The brothers in your class, Homecoming tailgates, the date party where you met your future wife? Looking back on our own experiences in the Chapter, the countless memories and forged friendships remind us of the truly unforgettable experience we shared together. We will never forget our college years together or the center of our brotherhood: our Chapter House at 150 Littleton Street.

 For more than 120 years, Beta Theta Pi has helped grow thousands of Purdue men into leaders in their fields and communities. Many of those alumni united over a decade ago to transform our home, preparing a new generation to join Beta Mu’s success story. In the years since, our Chapter has proven to be a pillar of Purdue’s thriving fraternity experience, helping men find community and lifelong networks.

We stand today at another turning point: Beta Mu leaders have created a plan to address the long-term financial stability of our Chapter. This effort is about much more than home maintenance; it’s about creating the structure and foundation to prevent future brothers from dealing with the same challenges we had to address.

To begin this new era for Beta, we are excited to announce the Continue the Dominance capital campaign. This project will invest in our Chapter’s future through three phases.

A modest investment today prevents another massive capital campaign tomorrow. None of this is about luxury or excess growth; it’s about stewardship—investing in the next generation just like those before us did.

The Beta Mu House Association is ready to take on this vital project, but we cannot do it without you. Early commitments from 37 alumni have already raised $1,531,464. This is an impressive start, and now we need your assistance to reach or exceed our campaign goal of $2 million. In the coming weeks, you will receive additional information detailing the project, the campaign, and ways in which you can help.

This is a time to reflect on your Beta experience. Remember the impact this brotherhood made on you and imagine how this Chapter will affect future brothers. Beta Mu has given each of us an irreplaceable experience; it is our duty to honor our membership and invest in the future of Beta Theta Pi at Purdue. 

Yours in _kai_,
Tom Hoover ’82
Beta Mu House Corporation President
thoover6060@gmail.com

To read more about our announcement, please read our recent Beta Mu Link. 

To read more about our capital campaign and the project, please read our brochure. 

1. THIS IS A BROTHERS ONLY EVENT

This was a difficult decision but based on the sheer number of people we are expecting to attend, we don’t have the capacity to include spouses and significant others. Of course, you are welcome to bring them, but all activities outlined below are for BETAS ONLY.

2. HONORING OUR BROTHERS

During the weekend, we will also take time to recognize and remember the Beta Mu brothers who have passed before us with a special ceremony honoring their memory and their place in our brotherhood.

3. PLEASE BOOK YOUR HOTEL AS SOON AS POSSIBLE 

If you know you are attending and do not live locally, please book your hotel room at the Purdue Memorial Union as soon as possible. The Union is currently allowing us to hold 50 rooms, and we cannot secure additional rooms until those first 50 are booked.

We are hoping to ultimately need approximately 150+ rooms, so filling our first block quickly is important.  If you know you’re coming, please don’t wait. Click the button below to book your room now!

4. WE STILL NEED “ERA/PLEDGE CLASS CHAMPIONS” FOR THE EVENT

A huge thank you to the 20 brothers who have already volunteered to serve as “champions” and help rally brothers from their eras to attend. We greatly appreciate your help.

We are still looking for “champions” for the following years. Please contact John Laurie at john.laurie@jacklauriegroup.com or reply to this email if you are interested in helping reconnect brothers from one of these eras.

1974–1981   –   1996–2011   –   2014–2015

5. FRIDAY NIGHT PLEDGE CLASS DINNERS

Our champions will be organizing and coordinating these dinners for their groups. Stay tuned for more information on this.