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Since our first Lodge at the University of Michigan, the presence of a private place for Brothers to gather has enhanced the Chi Psi experience. This gathering place varies from traditional live-in Lodges to residence halls with space allocated to Chi Psi to non-residential meeting locations. Regardless of its form, a sense of place is important for each Alpha.

Recognizing the importance of this fundamental tradition, the Executive Council of Chi Psi formed Spencer Properties in 2007 with the following goals:

Assist with Lodge construction for younger Alphas.
Provide funding through loans or donations
Assume ownership and management of Lodges if a corporation chooses to surrender ownership.
Purchase Lodges in danger of being sold to host institutions.
Provide consulting services to Chi Psi alumni housing corporations.

In 2012, we developed a national partnership with CSL Management, which provides strategic oversight and property management expertise for Chi Psi properties across the country. For more information on CSL, please contact Woody Ratterman.

Click here for the Spencer Properties Operating Agreement.

Spencer Properties Board of Directors:

Chairman, Henry D. Bignell, P `77, Somerset, New Jersey

President, Samuel C. Bessey, HD `97, Nashville, Tennessee (provide an e-mail link)

John W. Goodwin, B `71, Columbia, South Carolina

Andrew J. Dewing, OD `84, Suffolk, Virginia

Lathrop B. Nelson III, OD `97, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

James Van Dyke, E `01, Detroit, Michigan

Michael D. Carlson, N `05, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Spencer Properties Sub-Entities and Other Accounts:

Alpha Building Fund

Berkeley Holdings, LLC

Berkeley Holdings owns and operates the Delta Delta Lodge in Berkeley, California at the University of California.

Directors:

Chairman, Thomas W. Vogelheim, DD `84, Fairfax, California

Treasurer, Samuel C. Bessey, HD `97, Nashville, Tennessee

Matthew L. Michael, DD `83, Sacramento, California

Joseph Salama, DD `93, San Rafael, California

Henry D. Bignell, P `77, Somerset, New Jersey

Berkeley Holdings Operating Agreement

Oxford Holdings, LLC

Oxford Holdings leases and operates the Rho Delta Lodge in Oxford, Ohio at Miami University.

Directors:

Chairman, Robert A. Dearth, Jr. A `66, Cincinnati, Ohio

Treasurer, Samuel C. Bessey, HD `97, Nashville, Tennessee

Secretary, Benjamin M. Cox, RD `06, Cincinnati, Ohio

William J. Green, MD `95, Columbus, Ohio

Andrew J. Dewing, OD `84, Suffolk, Virginia

Oxford Holdings Operating Agreement

Raleigh Holdings, LLC

Raleigh Holdings leases property in Raleigh, North Carolina to serve as a Lodge for Alpha Pi Delta at NC State University

Directors:

Chairman, Donald E. Beeson S `82, Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Treasurer, Samuel C. Bessey, HD `97, Nashville, Tennessee

Stephen B. Shepherd, Jr., UD `12, Raleigh, North Carolina

Henry D. Bignell, P `77, Somerset, New Jersey

Raleigh Holdings Operating Agreement

Evanston Holdings, LLC

Evanston Holdings will serve as the Lodge Corporation for Alpha Epsilon Delta at Northwestern University once it is re-established

Directors:

Chairman, Donald E. Beeson S `82, Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Treasurer, Samuel C. Bessey, HD `97, Nashville, Tennessee

John S. Logan, ED `89, Highland Park, New Jersey

Lathrop B. Nelson III, OD `97, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Evanston Holdings Operating Agreement

New Haven Holdings, LLC

New Haven Holdings remains in formation and will serve as the Lodge Corporation for Alpha Kappa Delta at Yale University.

Directors:

Samuel C. Bessey, HD `97, Nashville, Tennessee

James Van Dyke, E `01, Detroit, Michigan

Lodge Resources

Item Name	Posted By	Date Posted
ABF Rules DOCX (26.01 KB) [ more ] [ hide ]	Administration	12/18/2014
Rules for withdrawing from the Alpha's ABF.
Best Practices for Corporations PDF (314.28 KB)	Administration	11/6/2013
Inspections/Codes Worksheet PDF (58.75 KB)	Administration	11/6/2013
Lodge Budget Template XLSX (34.76 KB)	Administration	11/6/2013
Opening the Lodge Checklist PDF (208.5 KB)	Administration	11/6/2013
Room Inspection Check In & Check Out Form PDF (316.57 KB)	Administration	11/6/2013
Lodge Director Description PDF (315.98 KB)	Administration	11/6/2013
Preventative Maintenance Guide PDF (113.35 KB)	Administration	11/6/2013
Winterizing the Lodge Checklist PDF (207.75 KB)	Administration	11/6/2013
Closing the Lodge for Summer Checklist PDF (205.33 KB)	Administration	11/6/2013