"Skeptics May Object" Exercise II

Proposal:

    When I personally think of Fraternities, I think of tradition. Tradition that would bond brothers who have been alumni for many years with the freshest of actives. Ideals are one of the first traditions I learned about when I pledged Triangle, and they are the most important. But ideals can be personal, slightly changing with each person and hard tobond over. However, a house, a place to live, a home for several generations can create a tradition of bonding. Bonding between those living there and those who have lived there. At the Louisville chapter we don't have this. Yes, we have a house, but because we are unable to live in it, there is a gap between those who lived there and those of us who can't. I have met and heard stories from some alumni who have lived at the house in the past. They seem to have fantastic stories to tell about their time there. I just want the chance for all the Triangles that come through Louisville to have a chance to bond in that way.

    Though I cherish the Triangle house, I wish it was in better condition. As it stands the house is not up to the codes required by the University for the Triangle house to be lived in. We aren’t even supposed to take naps there. In order to bring the house to a livable condition I know some, but not all that needs to be done. I know that it needs major renovation, with one of the top things on the list being a sprinkler system for fires. I hope that those reading this, that have the power to make the necessary changes, find a way to work with us at the Louisville chapter to make our chapter home livable. The ultimate goal being to create an environment in which enduring friendships may be formed, and there is little that is more bonding than living together.

    I am sure some would be worried that having another Fraternity House that is lived in would encourage more underage drinking on a dry Fraternity Row. This seems to be the stereotypical view posed toward fraternities in general. While I can't speak for other fraternities, I know that in Triangle we would not want to see anyone, and most definitely not a brother or pledge we have bonded with to be kicked off campus or hurt for such an offence. We want our own and other people we bring around to hang out to be safe so we can continue to enjoy their company throughout our college experience and thereafter. After all, many of us are engineers and safety is often our number one goal.