Happy Hoolidays Beta Psi Alumni,
Gus and I have been working over the past few weeks determining the best weekend in 2025 for next fall’s Alumni Weekend and securing next year’s hotel block.
Considering religious holidays, hotel availability, and an unknown football schedule (except for one known date below), we decided that the weekend of October 16-October 19 would be the best.
On October 24, 2024, UVA’s VAF announced the following:
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA. – Virginia’s home football game against Washington State in 2025, which was originally scheduled for Sept. 27, has been moved to Oct. 18.
The Cavaliers are still slated to travel to Pullman on Sept. 13, 2031, to face the Cougars in Gesa Field at Martin Stadium, which was previously announced earlier this year. The games will be the first two meetings between Virginia and Washington State.
This announcement of the game and hotel availability narrowed our choice to that weekend.
A few alumni who have regularly attended these weekends suggested that we look at another hotel as we have used the Hampton Inn for over 10 years. We took this feedback into account and were able to secure a group reservation at The Draftsman hotel. The reservation is for 10 rooms Thursday night (October 16) at $224/night plus 25 more rooms (35 total) for Friday and Saturday (October 17-18) at the rate of $364/night. Please note: This block is available now through September 1, 2025. Cancellations can be made 48 hours prior to your check-in date without any penalty.
In addition, we have the exclusive use of their Founder’s Lounge for three days and discounted valet parking at $15/night. We encourage you to take advantage of this group rate now as rooms are “first come, first available”.
Please note the following from the Draftsman about what the online booking rate will show for those planning to stay on Thursday, October 16:
We look forward to seeing you next October. Please note that Marriott does not allow us to create room blocks with two separate rates. With that being said, for those choosing to stay on Thursday the rate will be $224 but will be booked at the weekend rate of $364. This will be modified before arrival. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to Draftsmansales@Marriott.com.
Booking Details
SAM Fraternity
Start Date: Thursday, October 16, 2025
End Date: Sunday, October 19, 2025
Hotel(s) offering your special group rate:
- The Draftsman, Charlottesville, University, Autograph Collection Hotel for 364.00 USD per night – Last Day to Book: Monday, September 01, 2025
Book Your Group Rate for SAM Fraternity
In addition to the football game and other weekend activities, on the evening of Friday, October 17, we have arranged for a dinner in Louisa, Virginia at Glen Burnie, the home of Randy and Shauna Shapiro. More details to come. We thank the Shapiro’s for graciously offering their home for this SAM Alumni gathering on Friday night.
Lastly, any alumni that wishes to join the BPAA can still purchase a seven months (December-June 2025) membership for $29 (7/12 of $50). Six-year memberships for $250 are also available. One can make a tax-deductible contribution to the BPAA (under the auspices of the UVA Alumni Association) by using this link and designating the BPAA (not Sigma Alpha Mu) on the Give Campus website. This will help support the future get-togethers of our Alumni Association.
If you have any questions about this Fall Weekend or other future events that may be sponsored by the BPAA, please contact Howard Siegel or Gus Callaway.
Fast and Firm
Howard Siegel and Gus Callaway