At its meeting earlier today, Grand Council took the following action:

• Approved a loan to the Fraternity Housing Corporation to fund construction of the Theta Theta house at North Carolina State;

• Approved the move of Beta Mu/Nevada to the FHC; and

• Approved the 2017 – 2018 Fraternity budget.

More importantly, the following news was shared:

Please keep the Kates family in your prayers. Amy's husband, Andy, has been diagnosed with ALS. This is a very recent development, so Amy and Andy still have far more questions than answers, but as you might imagine, they are determined to get Andy the absolute best care possible.

Amy has taken a temporary leave from her Theta responsibilities while she digests this news and determines the new normal for her family. Michelle Geiger, 1st Alternate NPC Delegate, has assumed Amy's NPC delegate responsibilities. CEO Betsy Corridan will manage her ritualist responsibilities. Please adjust your records accordingly.

This is not a private matter for the family, so feel free to share as you see fit. Understandably, managing the reaction of concerned friends at this time is exhausting, and takes away from Amy’s focus on Andy’s care. However, there is no doubt she would welcome notes of care and support. Her mailing address is 921 Fern Street, New Orleans, LA 70118.

Thank you for your support of this very special Theta.