Alpha Delta Phi at Cornell University has always enjoyed brothers who are a "cut above the rest" when it comes to astonishing literary refinement, enviable handsomeness, uncommon good humor, an endless capacity to carouse, unparalleled career success, unbridled romantic stamina, and a fathomless ability to flatter others.

This letter is your invitation to both enhance the sartorial flair that distinguishes you from the common threadbare fraternity member and also provide critical funds to the Phi for deferred maintenance that can only be ignored at great peril to the structural integrity of the Phi.

For donors who reply to this letter with a donation of $777 or more, we will send you a Vineyard Vines of Martha's Vineyard, custom-made 100-percent silk Goat House necktie.* They come in your choice of Royal Blue or Green.

Making this offer an even bigger winner is that an anonymous donor has agreed to match all contributions up to $10,000. Here is a wonderful opportunity to look great and feel terrific at the same time! Your $777 donation will be doubled and generate more than $1,500 for critical repairs of the Phi.

Be part of the team making the ongoing existence of Alpha Delta Phi at Cornell University possible. Wear this fine designer silk necktie to demonstrate your exceptional dedication to the ideals of Alpha Delta Phi: brotherhood, leadership, service, and sacrifice.

Your donation makes a huge difference in providing leadership enrichment and the continuance of a nearly 140-year legacy of independent undergraduate living and learning.

The creation of this necktie was born of a desire to fix a leaking roof, replace dozens of decaying casement windows, and re-point crumbling exterior stone and grout. However, we also seek renewal of stronger bonds among alumni and your everlasting home at 777 Stewart Avenue. We hope that each time you tie your necktie, you will do so with a smile on your face and the tune of The Grad's Reverie floating through your mind.

In appreciation of your donation of $777, you will receive this elegant tie and become the envy of your classmates. Your donation will support urgently needed repairs and help the Phi in the interim before we launch a much-overdue capital campaign. You can make your gift tax deductible by making out your check to the Cornell Star & Crescent Foundation. See details on the enclosed contribution form.

Please write to me at hbs3@cornell.edu or call 202-463-3784 if you would like to get more involved or have any questions, comments, or would like a more detailed update on the extensive needs of the Phi.

Thank you for making a difference! We simply could not continue to exist without both your ongoing financial support.

Xaipe!

Howie Schaffer '90
Alumni President, Alpha Delta Phi at Cornell, Inc.

*If you are a member of the classes of 2002-2007, we'll send you a tie for a donation of $500 or more.

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