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ABOUT THE CORPORATION
Phi Phi Zeta House Corporation was incorporated on March 26, 1981 as a Michigan not-for-profit corporation. Originally named "Phi Phi Zeta House Corporation of Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.," the corporation was formed to "promote the welfare and interests of the members of [Phi Phi Zeta]; to advance and broaden their educational, intellectual and social growth; to provide and maintain housing and a central meeting place for the members of Phi Phi Zeta . . . and such other purposes as are authorized by law."
In 1989, the Corporation, through the efforts of Steve "Stretch" Williams, Greg Carlson, and Michael Polsinelli, was able to purchase a house located at 1202 College Avenue, in Houghton, Michigan. This was Phi Phi Zeta's first true home.
In 1991, the Corporation and the Phi Phi Zeta Alumni Association combined their operations, officers and accounts, and for the next several years operated as a single organization.
Beginning in 1995, planning began for the future home of Phi Phi Zeta, as it became clear that the house at 1202 College Avenue was not suitable for the long-term use of the fraternity.
In 1997, as house planning issues began to consume more and more time, the Corporation and Alumni Association resumed operating as separate organizations. The Corporation adopted a new set of bylaws, and reorganized itself as a director-type corporation. Following the reorganization, the following served as officers and directors of the Corporation: Scott Confer, President; James Holden, Vice President & Secretary; Jay Clark, Treasurer; Tim Bednark, Director; and Jesse Fairchild, Director.
In 2000, planning began in earnest for a new building at 1202 College Avenue. However, funding was non-existent, and no support was available from Lambda Chi Alpha Properties.
In early 2002, Scott Confer and Jay Clark chose to step down from their position in order to spend more time with their families. Marty Gamble and Sam Chalmers were elected by the Board of Directors to fill Scott and Jay's positions, respectively. Also in 2002, the Corporation formally changed its name to Phi Phi Zeta House Corporation.
In 2003, the Corporation retained Truman Obermeyer, a Copper Country architect, to create plans for the planned new house. Obermeyer came up with a remarkable structure, fully utilizing the 1202 property and remaining true to the architectural character of College Avenue. The designs called for approximately 26 occupants, and were extremely well-received by the members and alumni of Phi Phi Zeta. However, construction costs for the design were approximately $1.1 million, and raising attempts were unsuccessful.
In early 2005, as the condition of 1202 College Avenue worsened, the Corporation asked local contractors to bid on renovating the existing house. However, because of structural problems the only bids submitted were for demolition of the existing structure. The Corporation was left with few options, and was nearing the point where it would be required to close and demolish the existing fraternity house.
However, in July 2005 Sam Chalmers reported that the Charleston House, one of the old mansions along College Avenue, was for sale. Most recently used as a bed and breakfast, the structure had been a private residence for many years. The Corporation had attempted to purchase the structure on several occasions in the past, but had been unable to close a deal. 
On August 6, 2005, a group of representatives toured the house, and found that it would be ideal for use as a new fraternity house. That afternoon, Marty Gamble, Jamie Holden and Tim Bednark brainstormed ways to finance the purchase of the house, and announced that night, at Phi Phi Zeta's 25th Anniversary Reunion, that an offer to purchase would be made. The offer was accepted, financing for the purchase and renovation of the house was secured, and the Corporation became the owner of 918 College Avenue on September 26, 2005. The house remained closed throughout the 2005-2006 school year to plan and conduct renovations.
In May 2006, the Corporation sold the house property at 1202 College Avenue to Moyle Real Estate & Development, more than doubling the Corporation's initial investment in the property. The house was demolished by Moyle in June 2006.
On August 5, 2006, after approximately $250,000 in renovations and upgrades, the new house at 918 College Avenue was dedicated as new house of Phi Phi Zeta.
On August 6, 2005, a group of representatives toured the house, and found that it would be ideal for use as a new fraternity house. That afternoon, Marty Gamble, Jamie Holden and Tim Bednark brainstormed ways to finance the purchase of the house, and announced that night, at Phi Phi Zeta's 25th Anniversary Reunion, that an offer to purchase would be made. The offer was accepted, financing for the purchase and renovation of the house was secured, and the Corporation became the owner of 918 College Avenue on September 26, 2005. The house remained closed throughout the 2005-2006 school year to plan and conduct renovations.
In May 2006, the Corporation sold the house property at 1202 College Avenue to Moyle Real Estate & Development, more than doubling the Corporation's initial investment in the property. The house was demolished by Moyle in June 2006.