by George W. Chapman '20

With the fall of 1929 Omega Chapter started a handicapped existence because of the fact it was a fraternity without a house. The old house had been given up and the new house was under construction.

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In spite of this handicap Omega was able to pledge a satisfactory number of new men and to maintain a good organization.

Meetings were held in a rented room at the State College Hotel weekly. Arrangements were made with one of the restaurants whereby the Chapter was able to eat lunch and dinner together daily. A private room was used for this so that it made these meals as close to actual Chapter life as possible.

In March 1930 the new house was finished and it was a great satisfaction to all to be able again to have a place to cal home.

Credit should be given to Max C. Suerken '30, president during this period, and the other officers for the highly satisfactory manner in which they carried on the organization of the Chapter under difficulties.

The latter part of March 1930 witnessed a big Alumni reception and open house in the new home. About thirty Alumni returned for this occasion and the new house was a revelation to all.

In May the Chapter held what they termed the “Formal Opening”, a two day house party with many out of town guests.

Thus the Second Decade of Omega Chapter has been well started. With a full knowledge of what is termed “The New House Slump” the Chapter is making a special effort for the improvement along all lines and there is no doubt but that success will mark these efforts.

The past is now history. The future is freed with the firm conviction that those to come will carry on as well or better than there who have gone before.