For those of you who joined us, THANK YOU! It was great seeing all of you and we hope you had as much fun as we did.

For those who missed out… we’re sorry we missed you, and hope you’ll catch us for another tailgate this fall.

If you took PHOTOS at the Reunion, we kindly ask that you upload them to our private Facebook Group’s Reunion Photo Gallery! You’ll see several folks have already shared their pics with the masses…

You have to be a member of the Facebook Group to view the gallery… to join, just go to the main Facebook Group page.

See you soon!

If you’re signed up for our e-mail newsletter, you should have received several updates in the last week with all the details about the Reunion this weekend, specifically the Banquet and Saturday Open House and Tailgate events.

Didn’t get the emails? Check them out using the links below, and be sure to sign up for the newsletter:

• Details about the Friday Banquet event
• Details about the Saturday Open House and Tailgate events

This information is also now available on our Reunion page. Be sure to read carefully — there’s a lot going on.

It’s definitely not too late to join us for the reunion! All you have to do is REGISTER ASAP, so that we have a nametag  and can order enough food & drink for you.

• Haven’t registered yet? Buy a ticket for Friday, Saturday or both days.
• Already registered for one day, but want to upgrade to the full weekend? Buy an upgrade ticket to add a second day.

See the list of alumni, active and pledge brothers and little sisters who have already registered to attend!

We’re looking forward to seeing everyone this weekend!

Don’t forget to bring your DKE Pin!

The Hotel Roanoke

A friendly reminder to all alumni planning to attend our 40-70-100th Reunion on the weekend of September 30-October 1:

You must book your hotel reservations at the Hotel Roanoke no later than Thursday, September 8 at 5pm ET — after that time, our discounted rooms are sold to the general hotel waiting list, the hotel sells out and you won’t have a place to stay!

So, make your hotel reservations now by calling (866) 594-4722 and asking for the DKE room block. It’s that easy!

And, don’t forget to register for the reunion — everyone coming must register!

Rooms are available for $179/night (same price for 1 King or 2 Double beds).

Reservations can be made by calling the hotel directly at (540) 985-5900 or toll free at (866) 594-4722 (between the hours of 8:00a-5:00p Monday thru Friday) and asking for the Delta Kappa Epsilon room block.

To guarantee your reservation, a credit card or first night’s deposit is required.

Please BOOK AS SOON AS POSSIBLE to help us gauge need for securing additional rooms!

We’ve also secured a block of discounted rooms at the Hotel Roanoke, which are now available for reservations.

Visit our reunion webpage for full information and to register! And, for continued e-mail updates, be sure to sign up for our email newsletter list.

Hotel Roanoke

We’ve been dropping hints now for months, and thanks to efforts headed up by Charlie Webb (Spring ’85), we are thrilled to start spreading the details about this fall’s upcoming DKS/DKE 40-70-100th Anniversary Reunion.

Mark your calendars for:
Friday, September 30 &
Saturday October 1, 2011
VT vs. Clemson football game weekend
Roanoke, VA & Blacksburg, VA

Details are still coming together, and we aren’t ready to start taking your money just yet, but we’re looking at an action-packed two-day event, including:

• Reunion Banquet at the Hotel Roanoke on Friday night
• Reserved hotel block for lodging
• Group transportation to/from the hotel to Blacksburg on Saturday
• Reunion Tailgate at Lane Stadium
• Post-game Reunion Cookout at the DKE House in Blacksburg

And more yet to be confirmed…

Frequently Asked Questions

Why “40-70-100″?
Simple! 40 years since we became Delta Kappa Epsilon’s Sigma Alpha chapter in 1971, 70 years since our founding as Delta Kappa Sigma in 1941, and 100 years (roughly) since the construction of our gem of a house at 302 E. Roanoke Street. (70 alone sounded so boring.)

How on Earth is the House still standing?
A little luck, and years of ongoing renovations, funded by your generosity. We can’t wait for you to see it in person — it really looks better than ever.

Are you going to twist my arm about donating?
Naturally.

Can/should I plan to bring my wife/significant other/family?
Yes, absolutely.

Will I have to stay in the hotel?
Of course not, but we will have a block of discounted rooms available and transportation to/from Blacksburg for those who want it.

Are football game group tickets available?
Apologies but no — we’re arranging all the extracurricular activities but (barring any surprise developments) you should plan to find/buy your own football game tickets.

What is the cost for the reunion activities looking like?
Stay tuned… details to come. We promise to keep it reasonable.

Will there be a golf outing?
Stay tuned… details to come.

How do I book my ticket and hotel room?
Stay tuned… details to come.

How will I hear about these details?
Email newsletters (sign up here), as well as our regular print newsletter in the mail. And of course here at our website! You can also ‘Like’ us on Facebook — we’re posting information there too.

When will you have these details?
Soon! We’re working on it — give us a break!

I haven’t received a print newsletter in the mail this year.
You need to update your contact record with us to make sure we have your current mailing address. Go to our Update Records form, accessible here, or just click ‘Update Records’ in the navigation bar at the top of this page. Or click the red button at the bottom of our email newsletters.

Who can I contact in the meantime if I have questions?
Charlie Webb (Spring ’85) is heading up the event — feel free to reach out at cwebb@benefitsgroup.net.

Theta and his wife will be hosting.

As usual, our spot is Lot 94 spot 4 (the very interior corner spot).  It is very close to the light at Southgate and Spring St.  Come out, it’s sure to be a great time.

After a successful first tailgate for the Marshall game, which attracted about 20 alumni brothers (plus the entire active chapter and a flock of prospective Dekes), we’re looking forward to a larger showing this weekend for what could be the biggest home game of the year.

Bob Dreelin and Buzz Wainman graciously volunteered to be our alumni organizers for this week – come join them and others! Kickoff is at 3:30 pm, so we’ll start at 11:00am.

As always, our location is Lot 4, Space 94, located across Spring Drive from the football stadium and just down from the softball field. We’re in the corner, with one side facing Southgate Drive and the other side backing up to the track. See you there.

The active chapter is hosting the event this week to help you rekindle old friendships with familiar faces. Kickoff is at 1:30 pm, so we’ll start at 10:30am.

The actives are using the tailgate as a rush function to attract new members and as such we are looking for a large alumni turnout to help demonstrate the strength of the brotherhood and friendships that last for many years past our undergraduate days.

As always (second year in a row at least!), our location is Lot 4, Space 94, located across Spring Drive from the football stadium and just down from the softball field. We’re in the corner, with one side facing Southgate Drive and the other side backing up to the track. See you there.

The Nebraska game is the next week and Alumni Bob Dreelin (Spring ’71) and Buzz Wainman (Fall ’74) have graciously offered to be the organizing hosts for the event.  A 3:30 pm kickoff means we will be going by noon with tailgate.  This game is expected to be the largest crowd of the season.

All area restaurants and bars are expected to be packed and private function rooms were either unavailable or exorbitantly expensive, so we decided that a designated pre-game to the pre-game meeting point location lunch/drinks was the best alternative.

Look for the DKE/DKS tap table gathering and check at front door for location.  A few brave hearted Dekes have volunteered to get there around noon to secure a tap table or two.  Show up anytime on Saturday September 5th, between 12:00pm and 3:00pm and ask for the Deke table and we should be present.

The location is 300 Marietta Street approximate 3-4 blocks from the Georgia Dome Stadium.  Maps and restaurant information can be found on following website: www.statsatl.com