The Founding of an Institution.
An epiphany gives birth to a dynasty.
Inspiration
It all began with a simple discovery: that not all gins are created equal. This seed-crystal of wisdom is what the entire AGTDA empire would be built upon.
Room 316: The End Zone, circa 1981.
Perspiration
The hard work began: what principles must we declare? What form of government must we establish, and whom shall it be comprised of? How will we enforce our rules? And however shall we measure effervescence? The seat of government was established in Room 316 of the UW DU fraternity, and fine men there drafted the AGTDA Constitution (over GTs). Very quickly, the need for AGTDA rules enforcement gave birth to SLACS.
If you like gin, and the USA, you’ll love the AGTDA.
Inebriation
AGTDA membership exploded. Meetings formerly held in rooms had so much attendance that the 4th-floor attic was converted into a proper AGTDA meeting room (bar) — Seattle fire codes be damned. No longer would the 4th floor be relegated to being only the fictitious address for bootleg Hustler subscriptions; the AGTDA had arrived.
Our Founding Fathers
DAC
The AGTDA founders: SLACS-certified DU studs
EZ Rydyr
A Written Record
Recently, archival data was unearthed which provides valuable insight into the operations of the AGTDA in its early years.
In the beginning, biker culture went hand-in-hand with the AGTDA. Rumor had it that the first GT of the evening always tasted better after a long group ride. Of note is that there was not a single Harley Davidson owner within the entire AGTDA roster, nor any Vespa wimps; tweaked Japanese crotch-rockets were the standard for the day.
