179th General Convention Program Guide by Beta Theta Pi

THE COURAGE TO LEAD NORFOLK, VA

BETA THETA PI 179TH GENERAL CONVENTION AUGUST 2-5, 2018 | NORFOLK, VA P R O G R A M

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P URPO S E S OF CON VEN T ION RELATIONSHIP CULTIVATION The General Convention will engender bonds of friendship among all Betas, VIPs, Friends of Beta and guests, and inspire their passion and commitment to Beta Theta Pi and her family.

BUSINESS OF THE FRATERNITY The General Convention will promote an efficient model of governance that engages chapter, alumni and General Fraternity leadership in establishing common organizational direction.

EDUCATION The General Convention will provide a high-quality educational experience focused on developing participants personally and enabling them to own and carry out with clarity the mission and specific goals of Beta Theta Pi and her leadership.

INSPIRATION The General Convention will build pride in the organizationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s achievements and empower all participants to take ownership of the Fraternityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s future.

RECOGNITION AND CELEBRATION The General Convention will honor the organizational, individual and chapter achievements of Beta Theta Pi in an aligned, engaging and celebratory fashion. PG. 2

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THE COUR AGE TO LEAD

TABLE OF CONTENTS Sp e a ke rs 10-11 Eve n t H ig hlights

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M a s te r Ag e nda

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L e g is la tio n 21 L e a d e rs h ip C olleg e

Sp o u s e s a nd Guests

H o u s in g S um m it Ge n e ra l In form ation H o te l In fo rm ation

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Sp o n s o rs 36-37 H o te l Ma p

B e ta S ta ff Inform ation

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S. Wayne Kay, Virginia Tech ’73 General Secretary

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WELCOME to Beta Theta Pi’s General Convention in Norfolk, Virginia! It’s been nearly 40 years since Beta brothers and guests last gathered in the Commonwealth of Virginia for the Fraternity’s annual reunion. With a vibrant culture, delicious cuisine and 144 miles of shoreline here in Norfolk (pronounced Naw-fok by the locals) alone, I’m left wondering why we didn’t return sooner. If you walk just a quarter mile along the waterfront, you’ll find one of the city’s most awe-inspiring sites: the USS Wisconsin. At nearly 900 feet long, you can’t miss it. Once under the command of retired Navy Captain and two-term General Secretary Jerry Blesch, Centre ’60, its Beta connection is undeniable. Yet when I saw the vessel in person, I realized that the parallels between it and our Great and Good Fraternity extend far beyond who is at the helm. The Wisconsin first saw battle during World War II, then continued its service through the Korean and Gulf Wars. The ship has experienced periods of peace, but is best remembered for its actions in times of peril. Generations of servicemen and women who have graced these decks displayed profound bravery fighting for the future of a great nation. This reminded me of words first spoken by an 18th-century military leader: “Courage, above all things, is the first quality of a warrior.” Beta, too, has experienced periods of prosperity, but has consistently risen to the occasion in times of challenge. In fact, many of the major reforms and improvements in fraternity history have originated from Beta Theta Pi’s courage to lead. If we hope to continue our mission of developing men of principle for a principled life, we must continue that tradition now. We have important business to tend to this weekend, brothers and friends to recognize and celebrate, and new relationships to cultivate. Regardless of your role in the Convention’s activities, I hope you leave Virginia feeling accomplished, inspired and reinvigorated with the courage to promote and protect the future of our beloved fraternity. PG. 5

CONVENTION HISTORY THE FOUNDERS’ PARAGRAPH At nine o’clock on the evening of the eighth day of the eighth month of the year 1839, eight earnest young men, all students at Miami University, held the first meeting of Beta Theta Pi in the Hall of the Union Literary Society, an upper room in the old college building known as “Old Main.” The eight founders in the order in which their names appear in the minutes were: John Reily Knox, 1839 Samuel Taylor Marshall, 1840 David Linton, 1839 James George Smith, 1840

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Charles Henry Hardin, 1841 John Holt Duncan, 1840 Michael Clarkson Ryan, 1839 Thomas Boston Gordon, 1840

“O F E V E R H O N OR E D M EM ORY”

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BETA CONVENTION LOCATIONS YEAR NO.

LOCATION

1842 3rd Cincinnati, Ohio 1845 6th Cincinnati, Ohio 1847 8th Cincinnati, Ohio 1848 9th Hudson, Ohio 1851 12th Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 1854 15th Cincinnati, Ohio 1856 17th Louisville, Kentucky 1858 19th Berkeley Springs, Virginia 1860 21st Columbus, Ohio 1862 23rd (No Convention — Civil War) 1864 25th Indianapolis, Indiana 1865 26th Detroit, Michigan 1866 27th Cincinnati, Ohio 1867 28th Indianapolis, Indiana 1868 29th Nashville, Tennessee 1869 30th Columbus, Ohio 1870 31st Chicago, Illinois 1871 32nd Indianapolis, Indiana 1872 33rd Richmond, Virginia 1873 34th Cincinnati, Ohio 1874 35th (Skipped) 1875 36th Evansville, Indiana 1876 37th Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 1877 38th Detroit, Michigan 1778 39th Indianapolis, Indiana 1879 40th Cincinnati, Ohio 1880 41st Baltimore, Maryland

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TAYLOR

YEAR NO.

LOCATION

1881 1882 1883 1884 1885 1886 1887-93 1894 1895 1896 1897 1898 1899 1900 1901 1902 1903 1904 1905 1906 1907-08 1909 1910 1911 1912 1913 1914

Chicago, Illinois Cincinnati, Ohio Saratoga Springs, New York Wooglin-on-Chautauqua, N.Y. St. Louis, Missouri Cincinnati, Ohio Wooglin-on-Chautauqua, N.Y. Niagara Falls, New York Chicago, Illinois White Sulphur Springs, W. Va. Niagara Falls, New York Cincinnati, Ohio Niagara Falls, New York Put-in-Bay, Ohio Lakewood, New York Lake Minnetonka, Minnesota Put-in-Bay, Ohio St. Louis, Missouri New York, New York Denver, Colorado Niagara Falls, N.Y. Put-in-Bay, Ohio Saratoga Springs, New York Niagara Falls, Ontario Detroit, Michigan Nantasket Beach, Mass. St. Louis, Missouri

42nd 43rd 44th 45th 46th 47th 48-54th 55tth 56th 57th 58th 59th 60th 61st 62nd 63rd 64th 65th 66th 67th 68-69th 70th 71st 72nd 73rd 74th 75th

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CONVENTION HISTORY YEAR NO.

LOCATION

YEAR NO.

1915 76th 1916 77th 1917 78th 1918 79th 1919 80th 1920 81st 1921 82nd 1922 83rd 1923 84th 1924 85th 1925 86th 1926 87th 1927 88th 1928 89th 1929 90th 1930 91st 1931 92nd 1932 93rd 1933-34 94-95th 1935 96th 1936 97th 1937 98th 1938 99th 1939 100th 1940 101st 1941 102nd 1942 103rd 1943-45 1946 107th 1947 108th 1948 109th 1949 110th 1950 111th 1951 112th 1952 113th 1953 114th 1954 115th 1955 116th 1956 117th 1957 118th 1958 119th 1959 120th 1960 121st 1961 122nd 1962 123rd 1963 124th 1964 125th 1965 126th 1966 127th 1967 128th 1968 129th

Oakland, California Saratoga Springs, New York Niagara Falls, New York White Sulphur Springs, W. Va. Swampscott, Massachusetts Williams Bay, Wisconsin Estes Park, Colorado West Baden, Indiana White Sulphur Springs, W. Va. Mackinac Island, Michigan Lake of Bays, Ontario White Sulphur Springs, W. Va. Lake of Bays, Ontario Colorado Springs, Colorado Lake of Bays, Ontario Old Point Comfort, Virginia Lake Rosseau, Ontario Hot Springs, Virginia Mackinac Island, Michigan Seigniory Club, Quebec Biloxi, Mississippi Mackinac Island, Michigan Poland Springs, Maine Oxford, Ohio Del Monte, California Mackinac Island, Michigan Mackinac Island, Michigan (No Conventions â&#x20AC;&#x201D; World War II) Mackinac Island, Michigan Poland Springs, Maine Mackinac Island, Michigan Glenwood Springs, Colorado Lake of Bays, Ontario Old Point Comfort, Virginia Lake of Bays, Ontario Pasadena, California Oxford, Ohio Bedford Springs, Pennsylvania French Lick, Indiana Poland Springs, Maine Bedford Springs, Pennsylvania French Lick, Indiana Mackinac Island, Michigan Pasadena, California Asheville, North Carolina Bedford Springs, Pennsylvania Oxford, Ohio Mackinac Island, Michigan Lake of Bays, Ontario Asheville, North Carolina Bedford Springs, Pennsylvania

1969 130th Bretton Woods, N.H. 1970 131st Mackinac Island, Michigan 1971 132nd Sun Valley, Idaho 1972 133rd Asheville, North Carolina 1973 134th Lake of the Ozarks, Missouri 1974 135th Bedford Springs, Pennsylvania 1975 136th Mackinac Island, Michigan 1976 137th French Lick, Indiana 1977 138th Lake of the Ozarks, Missouri 1978 139th Mackinac Island, Michigan 1979 140th Oxford, Ohio 1980 141st Hot Springs, Virginia 1981 142nd Scottsdale, Arizona 1982 143rd French Lick, Indiana 1983 144th Mackinac Island, Michigan 1984 145th Lake of the Ozarks, Missouri 1985 146th Boca Raton, Florida 1986 147th Scottsdale, Arizona 1987 148th Asheville, North Carolina 1988 149th Toronto, Ontario 1989 150th Oxford, Ohio 1990 151st Palm Desert, California 1991 152nd Tarpon Springs, Florida 1992 153rd Washington, D.C. 1993 154th Denver, Colorado 1994 155th Marco Island, Florida 1995 156th Cincinnati, Ohio 1996 157th Palm Desert, California 1997 158th Washington, D.C. 1998 159th Miami, Florida 1999 160th Oxford, Ohio 2000 161st Schaumburg, Ill. (Chicago) 2001 162nd Oxford, Ohio 2002 163rd Kansas City, Missouri 2003 164th Oxford, Ohio 2004 165th Atlanta, Georgia 2005 166th Scottsdale, Arizona 2006 167th Toronto, Ontario 2007 168th Orlando, Florida 2008 169th Dallas, Texas 2009 170th Phoenix, Arizona 2010 171st Washington, D.C. 2011 172nd Seattle, Washington 2012 173rd Chicago, Illinois 2013 174th Charlotte, North Carolina 2014 175th Oxford, Ohio 2015 176th Orlando, Florida 2016 177th Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 2017 178th Salt Lake City, Utah 2018 179th Norfolk, Virigina 2019 180th Announced at Saturdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Celebration Banquet

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GEN E R A L FR AT E R N I T Y L EA DERSHIP

2017-18 Beta Theta Pi Board of Trustees, (left to right): Kiesling, Swartz, Wortman, Kokkinen, Foster, Kay, Haile, Schnese, Maddox, Schmidt, Rutherford

FRATERNITY BOARD OF TRUSTEES Wayne Kay, Virginia Tech ’73 General Secretary Bob Schnese, Wisconsin ’83 General Fraternity President Lynn Maddox, Georgia Tech ’64 General Treasurer

Justin Foster, West Chester ’11 Ted Haile, Georgia Tech ’75 Brad Kiesling, Westminster ’01 Mike Kokkinen, Minnesota ’00 Justin Rutherford, Northwestern ’00 David Schmidt, South Florida ’92 Ben Swartz, Connecticut ’05 Cary Wood, Purdue ’89 Mike Wortman, Nebraska ’70

 GENERAL FRATERNITY OFFICERS Zachary T. Haines, Miami ’05 Brock Johnson, Oklahoma State ’09 Thomas D. Cassady, Cincinnati ’76 James M. Strilesky, British Columbia ’72

Archivist & Historian Chorister Insurance Commissioner Scholarship Commissioner

2017-18 Beta Theta Pi Foundation Board of Directors, (left to right): Bleakley, Mutz, Healy, Beall, Bryan, Churchill, Hillhouse, Williams, Barnhart, Romero, Muhlhauser, Kay, Seifert, Purinton, Feinstein, Althoff, Hagerman

FOUNDATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS

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Mike Feinstein, MIT ’82 Chairman John Hillhouse, Missouri ’69 Treasurer Robert Beall, Oklahoma ’80 Secretary Chris Althoff, Kansas State ’00 Rick Banks, Cornell ’72 Pete Barnhart, Miami ’66 Todd Bleakley, Kansas State ’77

Ken Bryan, MIT ’88 Amar Budarapu, Lawrence ’87 Mac Churchill, Texas ’72 John Hagerman, SMU ’63 Robert Healy, Missouri ’64 John Herman, Oregon ’60 Jim Martin, Davidson ’57 Mark Muhlhauser, Washington ’00 Tom Purinton, Kansas State ’63 Willie Romero, UNLV ’95 Michael Williams, Missouri ’95

GEN E R A L FR AT E R N I T Y L EA DERSHIP GENERAL FRATERNITY HOUSE CORPORATION John H. Stebbins, Emory ’92, President Adam W. Collins, Wabash ’02, Treasurer Stephen B. Becker, Florida ’69, Secretary

 REGIONAL CHIEFS

REGIONS

Jason E. Melton, Ball State ’99 East Great Lakes Steven G. Cruz, Florida International ’12 Mid-Atlantic Peter W. Wagner, South Dakota ’62 North Central Martin I. Lewison, Columbia ’88 Northeast Joseph B. Buchanan Jr., Washington State ’53 Northwest Randal J. Master, Hanover ’82 South Kent R. Mire, TCU ’07 South Central P. Thomas Purinton, Kansas State ’63 Southeast Robert L. Griffiths, Washington ’67 Southwest Andy R. Thomas, Wisconsin-Oshkosh ’97 West Great Lakes

 DISTRICT CHIEFS

DISTRICT

Dustin Gerstenfield, TCU ’14 1 Roberto Gutierrez, Florida International ’11 2 Jason R. Kay, Guelph ’97 3 Bruce S. Fein, Colgate ’84 4 Cameron J. Vens, Iowa State ’12 5 Allen Feliz, Florida International ’12 6 Jordan E. Sokoloski, Wash. & Jefferson ’10 7 Joseph A. Chinnici Jr., Ohio State ’64 8 Thomas Raimondi, Ohio ’16 9 Lawrence P. Lampe, Cincinnati ’10 10 Robert F. Seeber, Central Michigan ’87 11 Alexander D. Snowden, Texas A&M-CC ’06 12 Adam W. Collins, Wabash ’02 13 Alexander T. Klose, WPI ’16 14 Ethan S. Turner, Wisconsin-Oshkosh ’12 15 Malcolm C. Andrews, Virginia ’89 16 Ethan J. Fritch, NC State ’16 17 Charles C. Graves III, Middle Tenn. St. ’94 18 Joseph M. Troncale, Alabama ’63 19 John E. Hodges Jr., Alabama ’66 20 John R. Reboulet, Missouri ’91 21 Jason A. Carlson, Wichita State ’09 22 Vacant 23

DISTRICT CHIEFS

DISTRICT

Mark F. Antonson, Nebraska ’06 24 Joseph H. Jongewaard, Iowa State ’70 25 Jacky Y. Pang, UC San Diego ’15 27 Jacky Y. Pang, UC San Diego ’15 28 Eric R. Hauck, Washington State ’11 29 Casey M. Lucas, Pepperdine ’99 30 Vacant 31 Ryan J. Hoopes, Texas at Arlington ’07 32 Jacob B. McKinney, Louisville ’01 33 A.J. Ansari, Central Florida ’05 34 William F. Morgan, Utah ’86 35 James M. Elmore III, Louisville ’02 36 Michael A. Rodmaker, Cincinnati ’13 37 Adam T. Schultz, Virginia Tech ’98 38 Bradley R. Brock, Florida ’99 39 Matthew V. Zahn, George Washington ’15 40 Nicholas H. Sexton, Eastern Kentucky ’11 41 Roger Roa Jr., Nova Southeastern ’02 42 Joshua C. Trick, Eastern Washington ’04 43 Adam E. Locke, Lawrence ’03 44 Daniel E. Drullinger, Oregon ’12 45 Woods F. Farris, Mississippi ’83 46 Vacant 47 PG. 9

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RECOGNITION & SPEAKERS

EMCEE Justin M. Rutherford Northwestern ’00

OXFORD CUP Holocaust Survivor and Surgeon, Walter J. Pories Wesleyan ’52

WELCOMING DINNER, RECOGNITION CEREMONY & STATE OF THE FR ATERNITY THURSDAY | AUGUST 2 Join 700 Betas, Sweethearts and friends during this buffet dinner, which is followed by the Recognition Ceremony. Emceed by Vice President Justin Rutherford, Northwestern ’00, individuals will be honored for service to Beta and the larger fraternity and sorority community. Holocaust survivor and acclaimed surgeon Walter Pories, Wesleyan ’52, will also be recognized as the 83rd recipient of Beta’s highest honor for professional achievement, The Oxford Cup.

AWARDS LUNCHEON FRIDAY | AUGUST 3 EMCEE Aaron T. Kozuki Washington in St. Louis ’05

EMCEE General Secretary S. Wayne Kay Virginia Tech ’73

SHEPARDSON AWARD Douglas G. Houser Willamette ’57

In this luncheon, witness the recognition of dozens of chapters and colonies as we celebrate their extraordinary campus achievements. Longtime chapter advisor and incoming Foundation Board Member Aaron Kozuki, Washington in St. Louis ’05, will emcee, as current chapter presidents join him to announce this year’s award winners.

CELEBR ATION BANQUET SATURDAY | AUGUST 4 Unite with General Secretary Wayne Kay, Virginia Tech ’73, in the closing banquet of the General Convention. In addition to honoring Fraternal Fifties in the cherished Beta Countdown and enjoying the Convention Chorus, cheer on Beta’s Knox Award-winning chapters, and reflect on inspiring remarks by Beta’s 2018 Shepardson Award recipient, former General Fraternity President Doug Houser, Willamette ’57. Attendees will also honor one Beta chapter and one recent undergraduate named 2018 Award of Distinction recipients by the NIC.

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EVENT HIGHLIGHTS RELATIONSHIP CULTIVATION Free-time Friday afternoon, please enjoy all the activities Norfolk has to offer. Whether relaxing by the pool or taking a stroll seaside, we hope you enjoy being in such a picturesque setting. American Rover Harbor Cruise Meeting in the lobby at 4:00 p.m. on Friday, this excursion allows participants to see Norfolk in a whole new light. A limited number of extra tickets have been secured, so see the registration desk soon if you wish to participate.

Dessert Cocktail Reception This is a new twist for modern-day Conventions, thanks to the Beta Foundation. By adjusting the program, time has been created Saturday night for a final all-Convention reception that reinforces the fundamental basis upon which Beta Theta Pi was founded: friendship. Hosted by retired USS Wisconsin Captain Jerry M. Blesch, Centre â&#x20AC;&#x2122;60, on the ship he commanded, come enjoy dessert and a beer or glass of wine as we bring the 179th to a close and look forward to the biggest family reunion of 2019: the 180th. Cash bars will be available, and this event is open to all. Group Pictures Say GO BETA! A photographer will take group photos on a first-come, first-served basis in front of the Beta backdrop after each banquet. Prior to Saturdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Celebration Banquet, select group photos are also scheduled. Consult the Master Agenda and arrive five minutes prior to your scheduled time. P G . 12

BUSINESS

Convention Legislation Convention legislation will begin with an orientation for Lugar Fellows (delegates) on Thursday afternoon followed by the first business session. Legislation will include reviewing and voting on charter petitions, chapter/colony reviews and proposed amendments to The Code of Beta Theta Pi. One must be a registered Beta attendee to gain admittance to the legislation hall. Contact: Austin Marple General Fraternity Officer Meetings At various points throughout Convention, the Fraternity Board of Trustees, the Foundation Board of Directors, General Fraternity House Corp Officers, Regional Chiefs and District Chiefs will be meeting together and independently. Please consult the Master Agenda for meeting times and locations. Contact: Jeff Rundle

EDUCATION

Leadership College The Peter F. Greiner Leadership College serves as the Convention track for all advisors and undergraduates, excluding those who serve as chapter delegate. Participants have the option of choosing one of four topic areas to focus on throughout the experience: 1) Strategic Initiatives, 2) A Man of Principle, 3) Responsible, Moral and Ethical Leadership, and 4) Career Preparations. Contact: Chris Mueller Cornerstone Housing Summit Beta is pleased to offer the Cornerstone Housing Summit, a special educational track for house corporation volunteers. Throughout Convention, expert speakers will present on topics such as campus and fraternal housing trends, effective financial management, insurance and risk management fundraising and other critical topics.

EVENT HIGHLIGHTS House corporation volunteers will also have time to network and share best practices for keeping our treasured Beta facilities safe, academic- and brotherhood-centered, competitive and attractive. Contact: John Reineke or Colin Close

INSPIRATION Convention Chorus Join in on a great Beta tradition of singing with the Convention Chorus. Led by General Fraternity Chorister Brock Johnson, Oklahoma State ’09, dozens of Betas of all ages will perform during Saturday’s Celebration Banquet. Consult the Master Agenda for rehearsal times and locations. Contact: Zane Carlson The Loving Cup Ceremony One of the time-honored and cherished Beta traditions is The Loving Cup Ceremony. Join Betas from across her Broad Domain and “pass the Loving Cup around” on Friday evening at 9:30 p.m. in Hampton I. Model Initiation All initiated Betas will join together during Model Initiation on Saturday morning at 9:30 a.m. in the Norfolk Ballrooms to welcome our newest members into Beta Theta Pi. The Initiation will be conducted by an exemplary team representing several chapters. There’s certainly no better opportunity to recommit to the Three Great Principles and Seven Obligations of our Great and Good Fraternity. Contact: Nic Nelson Marching Line A Convention tradition, Betas will join together at 6:45 p.m. on Saturday and proceed into the Celebration Banquet while singing “Marching Along.”

RECOGNITION & CELEBRATION Welcoming Dinner and Recognition Ceremony Join all Betas, Sweethearts and guests at this relaxed, welcoming buffet dinner and recognition program on Thursday at 6:00 p.m. in the Norfolk Ballrooms. With recognition of volunteers and undergraduates, presentation of the Oxford Cup, and the cherished Convention Countdowns, this year’s Convention theme will be kicked off in style. Awards Luncheon Held in the Norfolk Ballrooms at 12:30 p.m. on Friday, the Awards Luncheon celebrates the hard work and successes of dozens of chapters and colonies. John Reily Knox Club Reception and Dinner In appreciation of loyal donors who support the Beta Leadership Fund with an annual gift of $1,500 or more, the John Reily Knox Club Dinner and cash bar reception will be hosted at the Town Point Club. This Convention favorite will include remarks by new Student Body President Sean Lewis, Texas Tech ’19, and fraternity housing expert and former District Chief Woody Ratterman, Middle Tennessee ’95. Contact: David Greis Celebration Banquet The closing banquet on Saturday at 7:00 p.m. in the Norfolk Ballrooms is a time to celebrate the accomplishments of Beta Theta Pi, including presentation of the Fraternity’s highest chapter honor, the John Reily Knox Award. The program will also feature the Beta Countdown, Convention Chorus and presentation of Beta’s highest honor for service to the General Fraternity, the Shepardson Award.

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THE COURAGE TO LEAD “They mean something more than banquets and a good time; they mean fellowship and friendship. They bind heart to heart, and every one of our number is a brother to all of the rest. We ask not whether he be from Texas or Tennessee, from New Jersey or New Hampshire. It is enough that he is a Beta Theta Pi.” — A. Josiah Brewer, Wesleyan 1855, Associate Justice, U.S. Supreme Court

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THURSDAY AGENDA AUGUST 2, 2018 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m.

Hospitality Suite: Spouses and Guests

Parlor Suite: Room 416

8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.

Board of Trustees Executive Session

Hampton I

8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Regional Chief/District Chief Meetings

Marriott I-II

9:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.

Board of Trustees Meeting

Hampton I

9:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m.

Vendor and Exhibitor Fair

Presidential Foyer

11:45 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Board of Trustees Lunch with GFOs

Marriott I-II

1:00 p.m. – 2:45 p.m.

Board of Trustees, Foundation Board &

3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

GFHC Board Joint Meeting

Convention Kickoff: The Courage to Lead

Hampton II-III Norfolk Ballroom

4:15 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Foundation Gov. and Nominating Committee Mtg

Elizabeth Boardroom

4:15 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Foundation Development Committee Meeting

Washington

4:15 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Foundation Finance Committee Meeting

Wilson

4:15 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Legislation Orientation and Session I

Marriott IV

5:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Legislation Committee Meetings

Chapters Panel 1

Hampton 1

Chapters Panel 2

Wilson

Chapters Panel 3

Washington

Chapters Panel 4

Chesapeake I

Charters Panel 1

Chesapeake II

Charters Panel 2

Marriott I

Nomination of General Fraternity Officers

Marriott II

Credentials Registration; Gen. Fraternity Finance Elizabeth

Permanent Organization; Code Task Force

Yorktown

Risk Management

Marriott IV

Constitution and Jurisprudence I

Coral Sea Boardroom

Constitution and Jurisprudence II

Marriott III

4:15 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Leadership College Orientation & Track Kickoffs

Track: Brotherhood, Personal Growth and Home Marriott V-VI

Track: Career Preparation

Track: Responsible, Ethical & Moral Leadership Marriott VII

Track: A Man of Principle

Hampton II-III James I-III

4:15 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Spouse and Guest Orientation

Parlor Suite: Room 416

6:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.

Welcoming Dinner (Buffet)

Norfolk Ballroom

6:45 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Recognition Ceremony and State of the Fraternity Norfolk Ballroom

9:15 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.

Alumni & Guest Reception

9:15 p.m. – 10:45 p.m.

Leadership College:

Piano Lounge

Track: Brotherhood, Personal Growth and Home Marriott V-VI

Track: Career Preparation

Hampton II-III

Track: Responsible, Ethical & Moral Leadership

Marriott VII

Track: A Man of Principle

James I-III

9:15 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.

Legislation Committee Meetings

See Above

9:15 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.

Housing Summit Welcome

Franklin/Shangri La

10:45 p.m. – 11:15 p.m.

Convention Chorus Practice

James I-III

10:45 p.m. – 11:30 p.m.

Model Initiation Practice

Norfolk Ballroom

BLACK: General Information/Multi-Audience Events; ORANGE: Leadership College BLUE: General Fraternity Officers; GREEN: Legislation; RED: Alumni, Spouses and Guests; Purple: Housing Summit

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FRIDAY AGENDA AUGUST 3, 2018 7:15 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. Coffee Service

Presidential, Hampton and Marriott Foyers

7:30 a.m. – 11:00 p.m.

Convention Registration & Information

Presidential Foyer

8:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m.

Hospitality Suite: Spouses and Guests

Parlor Suite: Room 416

8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.

Legislation Committee Meetings

Chapters Panel 1

Hampton 1

Chapters Panel 2

Wilson

Chapters Panel 3

Washington

Chapters Panel 4

Chesapeake I

Charters Panel 1

Chesapeake II

Charters Panel 2

Marriott I

Nomination of General Fraternity Officers

Marriott II

Credentials Registration; Gen. Fraternity Finance Elizabeth

Permanent Organization; Code Task Force

Yorktown

Risk Management

Marriott IV

Constitution and Jurisprudence I

Coral Sea Boardroom

Constitution and Jurisprudence II

Marriott III

8:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.

GFHC Board of Directors Meeting

Enterprise

8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.

Housing Summit Session

Franklin/Shangri La

8:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.

Foundation Board of Directors Meeting

Hampton VI

8:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.

Leadership College

Track: Brotherhood, Personal Growth and Home Marriott V-VI

Track: Career Preparation

Track: Responsible, Ethical & Moral Leadership Marroitt VII

Track: A Man of Principle

Hampton II-III James I-III

9:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m.

Vendor & Exhibitor Fair

Presidential Foyer

9:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.

Legislation Session II

Marriott IV

12:30 p.m. – 2:15 p.m.

Awards Luncheon

Norfolk Ballroom

2:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Leadership College:

Track: Brotherhood, Personal Growth and Home Marriott V-VI

Track: Career Preparation

Track: Responsible, Ethical & Moral Leadership Marroitt VII

Track: A Man of Principle

Hampton II-III James I-III

2:o0 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Legislation Session III

Marriott IV

4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Housing Summit & Advisor Education

Franklin/Shangri La/York

4:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.

American Rover Harbor Cruise Excursion

Hotel Lobby

4:15 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Model Initiation Practice

Norfolk Ballroom

5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.

JRK Club Reception (Invitation Only)

Town Point Club (Offsite)

6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

JRK Club Recognition Dinner (Invitation Only)

Town Point Club (Offsite)

7:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Convention Chorus Practice

Hampton I

8:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Pre-Initiation Ceremony

James I-II

9:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.

Legislation Session IV

Marriott IV

9:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.

Shelby L. Molter Song Competition

Hampton I

9:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.

The Loving Cup Ceremony

Hampton I

BLACK: General Information/Multi-Audience Events; ORANGE: Leadership College BLUE: General Fraternity Officers; GREEN: Legislation; RED: Alumni, Spouses and Guests; Purple: Housing Summit

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THE COURAGE TO LEAD “Our fraternity has been conservative. She has also been progressive. Most of the great reforms and improvements in fraternity matters have originated in Beta Theta Pi. Therefore, we must realize the difficulties which surround us and determine to face them with loyalty worthy of the Beta of old days.” — John Calvin Hanna, Wooster 1881, General Secretary, Beta Theta Pi

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SATURDAY AGENDA AUGUST 4, 2018 7:15 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.

Breakfast

Presidential Foyer

7:30 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.

Convention Registration & Information

Presidential Foyer

7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.

Legislation: Open Committee Time

James III, Coral Sea,

Lynnhaven, York, Monroe

8:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m.

Hospitality Suite

Parlor Suite: Room 416

8:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.

Interest Session: Working on Staff for the

Fraternity You Love (open to all)

Hampton VI

8:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.

Advisory Council Breakfast

Hampton I

8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.

Northwest Region Meeting

Marriott V

8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.

South Region Meeting

Marriott VI

8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.

Southeast Region Meeting

Hampton IV

8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.

Southwest Region Meeting

Chesapeake II

8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.

Northeast Region Meeting

James I-III

8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.

South Central Region Meeting

Hampton VI

8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.

Mid-Atlantic Region Meeting

Hampton V

8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.

East Great Lakes Region Meeting

Hampton II

8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.

West Great Lakes Region Meeting

Chesapeake I

8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.

North Central Region Meeting

Hampton III

8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.

Model Initiation Practice

Norfolk Ballroom

9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Vendor & Exhibitor Fair

Presidential Foyer

9:30 a.m. – 9:45 a.m.

Model Initiation Check-In (All Betas)

Norfolk Ballroom

9:45 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Model Initiation & Reflection (All Betas)

Norfolk Ballroom

11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Spouses and Guests Signature Excursion -

Bayside Cooking Class

12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Charter Installations Planning Mtg (New Chapters Only) Marriott V

12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Convention Chorus Practice

Hampton I

12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Advisory Council Lunch Breakout

Coral Sea Boardroom

12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Lunch (provided)

Norfolk Ballroom Foyer

12:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Housing Summit Session

Franklin/Shangri La/York

1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

GFHC Board of Directors Meeting

Enterprise

2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Legislation Session V

Marriott IV

2:45 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Leadership College

Town Point Club (Offsite)

Track: Brotherhood, Personal Growth and Home Marriott V-VI

Track: Career Preparation

Track: Responsible, Ethical & Moral Leadership Marroitt VII

Track: A Man of Principle

Hampton II-III Hampton VIII

5:30 p.m. – 6:15 p.m.

Convention Chorus Practice

Norfolk Ballroom

5:45 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.

Group Photos

TBA

6:45 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Marching Line

Norfolk Ballroom Foyer

7:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.

Celebration Banquet

Norfolk Ballroom

9:45 p.m. – 11:30 p.m.

All-Convention Cocktail Dessert Reception

USS Wisconsin

(Cash bar available for beer and wine)

(Short walk; shuttles

available in lobby)

BLACK: General Information/Multi-Audience Events; ORANGE: Leadership College BLUE: General Fraternity Officers; GREEN: Legislation; RED: Alumni, Spouses and Guests; Purple: Housing Summit

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LEGISLATION CONVENTION OFFICERS PRESIDENT Jason E. Melton, Ball State ’99 SECRETARY Christian P.L. West, Virginia ’09 PARLIAMENTARIAN Reece R. Quesnel, Minnesota ’13 MARSHAL Roberto Gutierrez, Florida International ’11 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE CHAIRMAN Aaron T. Kozuki, Washington in St. Louis ’05

 THURSDAY, AUGUST 2, 2018 CHARTER PETITIONS

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Charters Panel 1 Florida State WPI

Chesapeake II 9:00 p.m. 9:30 p.m.

Charters Panel 2 Elon Colgate

Marriott I 9:00 p.m. 10:00 p.m.

COLONY REVIEWS

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Chapters Panel 1 Butler Oregon State Arizona State Rochester

Hampton 1 9:00 p.m. 9:30 p.m. 10:00 p.m. 10:30 p.m.

Chapters Panel 2 Loyola Chicago Delaware LSU

Wilson 9:00 p.m. 9:30 p.m. 10:00 p.m.

Chapters Panel 3 George Mason Sacred Heart Houston

Washington 9:00 p.m. 9:30 p.m. 10:00 p.m.

Chapters Panel 4 Rockhurst Miami MIT

Chesapeake I 9:00 p.m. 9:30 p.m. 10:00 p.m.

NOTE: Times subject to change without notification.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 3, 2018 CHARTER REVIEW

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Charters Panel 1 Auburn Charters Panel 2 Central Florida

Chesapeake II 8:30 a.m. Marriott I 8:30 a.m.

CHARTER VOTE

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Florida State WPI Elon

Marriott IV 9:15 a.m. 9:25 a.m. 9:35 a.m.

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THE COURAGE TO LEAD “As we look ahead, we must strive to maintain the excellence achieved by those who have preceded us through the fleeting decades since our humble beginning. To lead is not an easy task. Each Beta now and in the years ahead must do his part to press forward with leadership uppermost in his mind. Leadership at the chapter level. Leadership at the international level.” — Col. Richard R. (Misty) Shoop, Denison ’41, General Secretary, Beta Theta Pi

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LEADERSHIP COLLEGE The Peter F. Greiner Leadership College serves as the Convention track for all advisors and undergraduates, excluding those who serve as chapter delegate. Participants have the option of choosing one of four topic areas to focus on throughout the experience: TRACK: BROTHERHOOD, PERSONAL GROWTH AND HOME | TRUST Beta Theta Pi has always been a leader in the fraternity world. With the unveiling of Beta’s new strategic plan and strategic priorities, we look to once again be an innovator and leader in what “fraternity” should be. Join your brothers from across Beta’s Broad Domain to explore our new strategic initiatives as well as learn, share and discover what it truly means to create a strong and lasting Brotherhood, invest in your and others’ Personal Growth and create a safe and lasting Home. “Our fraternity has been conservative. She has also been progressive. Most of the great reforms and improvements in fraternity matters have originated in Beta Theta Pi. We must realize the difficulties which surround us, and determine to face them with loyalty worthy of the Beta of old days.” – John Calvin Hanna, Wooster 1881

TRACK: A MAN OF PRINCIPLE | RESPONSIBLE CONDUCT Beta Theta Pi’s mission is to develop men of principle for a principled life. But what does it mean to be a man in today’s world? Join your undergraduate brothers and alumni from across North America in defining what the modern man is and what he should be. Challenge yourself and others to put actions behind the man of principle motto. “Men must give of the loyalty, fidelity, helpfulness and steadfastness which are in them.” – Dr. Seth R. Brooks, St Lawrence, 1922

TRACK: RESPONSIBLE, MORAL AND ETHICAL LEADERSHIP | INTEGRITY Continue Beta’s rich legacy of leaders as you learn about modern leadership practices that rely not on shortcuts, but on moral courage, integrity and ideology. Discuss, debate, and decide for yourself the meaning of these concepts. Then, learn from your peers to become a better leader on your campus today. “I worry that business leaders are more interested in material gain than they are in caring for their people.” – John R. Wooden, Purdue ’32

TRACK: CAREER PREPAR ATIONS | MUTUAL ASSISTANCE Many of Beta Theta Pi’s alumni have gone on to become titans of industry, masters of their craft and leaders in all aspects of the world. Harness your strengths, learn from alumni and career experts, and develop a plan to begin preparing for and attacking your career. “. . . the building up of a fraternity that recognizes mutual assistance in the honorable labors and aspirations of life, devotion to the cultivation of the intellect, unsullied friendship, and unfaltering fidelity, as objects worthy of the highest aim and purpose of associated effort.” — The Objects of Beta Theta Pi, 1879

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S POU S E S A N D G U EST S The Spouses and Guests Program is a fantastic way for Beta Sweethearts, Friends of Beta, spouses and other guests to build the bonds of friendship while attending the Beta Convention. Participants will enjoy a flexible schedule including evening receptions, a cooking class, a fully stocked hospitality suite and other local activities depending on each person’s interests. Spouses and guests will also enjoy all Convention-wide meals including the Welcoming Dinner on Thursday, Awards Luncheon on Friday and Celebration Banquet on Saturday. See the tentative schedule of events below, and the pages that follow cover other local attraction options. HOSPITALITY SUITE What: The Hospitality Suite is the place to connect, relax and enjoy complimentary snacks and refreshments with other spouses and guests. This dedicated suite is available throughout the Convention. When: 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. daily (first opens at noon on Wednesday, August 1) Where: Parlor/Hospitality Suite Room 416, Fourth Floor Cost: Complimentary for all spouses and guests. SPOUSES AND GUESTS SIGNATURE EXCURSION – BAYSIDE COOKING CLASS What: This signature excursion is provided as a part of the Spouses and Guests program and includes a fabulous four course meal overlooking the water at the Town Point Club (TPC). Our Honorary hosts of the Spouses and Guests Program – Dasha and Kirk Little – are Club members and will treat you to a fun, Norfolk-style experience (wine included) thanks to the amazing chefs at the TPC. Spots are limited, so please register with Beta Foundation staff member David Greis to confirm your participation. When: 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Where: Town Point Club (across from the Marriott); Craig’s Room on the river West. QUESTIONS? Director of Advancement David Greis, Kentucky ’14 (513.593.6169; david.greis@ beta.org) is the staff liaison and will be assisted by Beta Sweetheart Mindy Brant (317.755.7163).

“We are excited to serve as this year’s honorary hosts for the Spouses and Guests Program at the 179th General Convention! Whether this is your first or 15th Beta Convention, we are elated that you are joining us. Norfolk is a fantastic city, rich with Naval history and bordered by miles of bay and riverfront property. Many walkable activities are close to the Convention hotel, and we look forward to offering insider knowledge about our great city. — Dasha and D. Kirk Little, East Carolina ’82 PG. 25

BETA LEADERSHIP FUND developing men of principle for a principled life

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“Older men can lead, direct, encourage, correct and inspire younger men. Likewise, young men can give older men strength, courage, faith and add ‘future to their minds.’ This is what happens when the hand of age grips the hand of youth.” — Dr. Seth R. Brooks, St. Lawrence 1922

CORNERSTONE HOUSING SUMMIT Beta is pleased to offer the Cornerstone Housing Summit, a special educational track for house corporation volunteers. Throughout Convention, expert speakers will present on topics such as campus and fraternal housing trends, effective financial management, insurance and risk management fundraising and other critical topics. House corporation volunteers will also have time to network and share best practices for keeping our treasured Beta facilities safe, academic- and brotherhood-centered, competitive and attractive. Contact: John Reineke or Colin Close

PENNINGTON: FUNDRAISING Whether you are looking to rebuild, remodel or continue a strong financial foundation, this session will help you do that. From starting a campaign to consistent alumni cultivation, participants will learn what it takes to effectively fundraise. Speakers: Pennington Senior Vice President Bob McKenny, and Pennington Consultant Nathan Balkenbusch, Kansas State ’14

HOLMES MURPHY: RISK IN THE CHAPTER HOME It’s important to know what type of insurance coverage is available and how best to mitigate liability and risk within the chapter house. Long time Beta partner Holmes Murphy will share best practices within the insurance industry and strategies for long term success. Speaker: Holmes Murphy Practice Leader Rich Jungman

CSL MANAGEMENT: HOW TO BE RELEVANT ON CAMPUS There have been vast improvements in on-campus living over the past several years. For our homes to compete with new trends we need to continue to provide a better experience and focus on the opportunity for community and development inside the chapter house. Speakers: CSL Managing Partner Woody Ratterman, Middle Tennessee State ’95, and CSL Director of Marketing & Education Scott Fussell, Middle Tennessee State ’95

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TOP 15 TIPS ON ETIQUETTE How to be a Gentleman at a Beta Convention Banquet

1. Introduce yourself and shake hands with all of your tablemates. (But leave the wimpy and bone-crushing handshakes at home.) 2. Keep your coat on throughout the banquet – not on the chair back. 3. If a lady (or alumnus) approaches the table to be seated, rise out of respect. (Likewise, if she excuses herself from the table at some point.) 4. Avoid checking your cell phone throughout the banquet. It’s disrespectul to the brothers around you, not to mention the speakers and award winners on stage. 5. Begin eating only after the Beta Doxology has been sung. 6. Begin eating only after everyone has been served but not until the ladies of the table have lifted their forks. (If the table is all-male, wait until the eldest has begun.) 7. Pass food to your left. 8. Pass the salt and pepper together. 9. Cut one bite at a time . . . not several pieces. 10. Never leave a spoon in a bowl, cup or glass. 11. Place the knife and fork on the edge of the plate while eating, in the center when finished. 12. Keep your napkin in your lap. 13. Use silverware from the outside in. 14. Use the restroom prior to the banquet and, if necessary, during dessert but well before restart of the program. 15. Engage your tablemates in good conversation and stay focused on the presentations and speakers. You’ll be amazed at how it adds to your Convention experience!

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SUMMER SALE

Beta Branded Polo (more colors available, prices may vary) starting at $23.74

Pink and Blue ‘Stripe Design’ White SoftStyle T-Shirt

Flip Flops $17.76

Twill Pro-Style Hat $14.82

Navy/White Umbrella $35.50

NavyDry Mesh Polo $29.72

Gray SoftStyle T-Shirt $17.98

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2019 LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS NICHOLS PRESIDENTS LEADERSHIP ACADEMY All chapter and colony presidents. Three days of intense personal development. Answering the call of principled leadership. Who: All chapter and colony presidents When: January 11-13, 2019 Where: Cincinnati, Ohio Cost: $99 at point of online registration Registration Opens: October 1, 2018 Registration Closes: December 15, 2018

WOODEN INSTITUTE A pilgrimage home. The challenge of integrity. Discovering Beta Theta Pi’s true principles. Who: Initiated undergraduates Where: Oxford, Ohio Cost: $99 at point of online registration Winter Wooden: January 3–6, 2019 Registration Opens: October 1, 2018 Registration Closes: December 15, 2018 Summer Wooden: Session 1: June 1 – June 5, 2019 Session 2: June 8 – 12, 2019 Session 3: June 22 – 26, 2019 Session 4: June 29 – July 3, 2019 Registration Opens: February 1, 2019 Registration Closes: April 15, 2019

STEPHENSON LEADERSHIP SUMMIT A unified volunteer corps. Evolving to meet 21st century needs. Championing Beta’s principles for a better future. Who: Regional, district and assistant district chiefs When: January 13-15, 2019 Where: Cincinnati, Ohio Cost: No cost Registration Opens: October 1, 2018 Registration Closes: December 15, 2018

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2019 LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS UIFI A program of the North American Interfraternity Conference. North America’s top Greek leaders. Five days of embracing Beta’s interfraternal responsibility. Who: Undergraduate Betas When: Sessions May, June, July, 2019 Where: Bloomington, Ind. Cost: $99 at point of online registration Registration Opens: February 1, 2019 Registration Closes: Registration closes as sessions fill up, so register early! For more info: Please contact Melissa Kish, Melissa.Kish@nicindy.org

KEYSTONE Executive chapter officers. Eager chapter advisors. Fanning the flame of principled leadership. Who: Executive chapter officers and chapter advisory teams When & Where: Feb. 8-10, 2019 SE – Jacksonville, Fla.; NW – Seattle, Wash. Feb. 15-17, 2019 SC – Tulsa, Okla.; NC – Itasca, Ill. Feb. 22-24, 2019 SW – Irvine, Calif.; NE – Cherry Hill, N.J. Cost: $215 per officer billed to chapter/colony (8 required) Registration Opens: November 1, 2018 Registration Closes: January 20, 2019

INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Leadership program graduates can apply to serve as an intern for CPLA, Keystone and the Wooden Institute. Applications will be available August 15 on the Beta website and are due October 1. For more information, please contact: Chris Mueller, Central Michigan ’10 Director of Leadership & Education chris.mueller@beta.org Claire Dixon, Alpha Chi Omega Associate Director of Leadership & Education claire.dixon@beta.org

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GENERAL INFORMATION

AWARDS Awards will be presented to individuals and chapters at Thursday’s Recognition Ceremony, Friday’s Awards Luncheon and Saturday’s Celebration Banquet. Except for Knox and singing-related Awards presented Saturday night, chapters will be able to pick up their awards immediately following the Awards Luncheon at the awards booth where group photographs will be taken upon request. All awards must be claimed by 11:00 p.m. Saturday evening. Please congratulate Beta’s deserving individuals and chapters! CONDUCT To ensure the General Convention and Beta Theta Pi continue to maintain a reputation of excellence and high standards, the Fraternity expects all Convention attendees to govern themselves accordingly, respecting the property and the rights of the hotel, as well as other hotel guests. Please be advised that alcohol is not permitted to be consumed in public areas outside of the hotel bar and the laws of the host state apply to all participants. Conduct will be monitored and enforced by the Convention Security Contact Israel Garcia and Beta Theta Pi district chiefs. If a disturbance or issue is reported to the hotel or convention staff, it will be addressed in accordance with Beta’s Convention Standards Procedures: First Offense: Individuals will receive a warning and be asked to discontinue the actions of disturbance. Individuals will be given notice of the consequences of a second offense. Second Offense: Individuals will be asked to return to their assigned room and, if present, all alcohol will be confiscated and discarded. Individuals will be given notice of the consequences of a third offense. Individuals will be asked to meet with the Convention Marshal, Regional Chief, District Chief and Chapter Delegate the next morning. Third Offense: Individuals will be asked to leave the General Convention and will no longer be allowed to participate in related activities or events. No travel fees or registration fees will be refunded. The Convention Marshal will be responsible for following up on the incident post-Convention.

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GENERAL INFORMATION

CONVENTION ATTIRE Saturday evening’s banquet is a coat and tie event for men and comparable attire for women. Thursday’s Dinner/Recognition Ceremony, Friday’s Awards Luncheon and all other events are resort casual (polo/collared shirts, khaki pants for men and comparable for women.) Please refrain from wearing T-shirts, jeans or ball caps during official Convention activities and, if worn poolside, etc., please ensure that T-shirts are in good taste and represent Beta Theta Pi in a positive light (i.e. without alcohol, void of sexual innuendo, etc.) EVALUATIONS An evaluation will be sent to you electronically immediately following the Convention. Your feedback is important. Please take the time to complete the evaluation and help the Fraternity’s Convention staff and volunteers improve future Conventions. LOST & FOUND Please check for and turn in lost items to the Convention registration area. All items not claimed by Sunday at 12:00 p.m. will be shipped back to Oxford. Items will be held for 14 days at which time all unclaimed items will be discarded or become property of the Fraternity. MEALS Full registrants will have access to three major banquet meals: Welcoming Dinner (Thursday), Awards Luncheon (Friday) and the Celebration Banquet (Saturday). Your name tag serves as your admittance ticket into Beta banquets. If you lose your nametag, please visit the Convention registration desk to obtain a replacement. Additional banquet meals may be purchased at the Convention registration desk (based on availability). Seating will be reserved at banquets. Please check the podium outside of the Norfolk Ballroom for your seat assignment.

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GENERAL INFORMATION

NAME TAGS Name tags should be worn at all times during the General Convention since they serve as oneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s admission into all educational sessions, the legislation hall, special events, etc. If you lose your name tag, please visit the Convention registration area to obtain a replacement.

QUESTIONS Questions regarding the Convention and/or hotel property should be directed to any Convention staff member. They are easily identified by their name tags.

REGISTRATION The Convention registration area is located in the Presidential Foyer on the third floor beginning Thursday. Please see the Master Agenda for detailed registration hours.

SECURITY It is important for you to know that during these times of heightened security, the hotel is doing everything it can to ensure you have a safe and enjoyable stay. Please do not hesitate to contact hotel security (from any house phone) if you need assistance.

TRANSPORTATION & SUNDAY SHUTTLES TO AIRPORT Should you need transportation while at Convention, please visit the concierge desk. Complimentary airport shuttles on Sunday will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. Sign up at the Convention Registration Desk. Departures: 6:00 a.m., 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m.

TWITTER, INSTAGRAM AND FACEBOOK The official Twitter hashtag for the 179th General Convention is #Beta179. Please use this hashtag to share your thoughts, reflections and significant moments regarding your convention experience. When posting, remember that you are representing Beta to thousands of constituents via social media. In addition, should you have feedback or suggestions for improvement, please share those in the evaluation or directly with a Convention staff member.

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HOTEL INFORMATION

CHECK-IN AND CHECK-OUT Check-in is 3:00 p.m. and you will be able to leave your luggage at the bellman’s station if you arrive early and your room is not ready. Check-out is 11:00 a.m. If you would like a late check-out, please make arrangements directly with the hotel front desk.

HOTEL BILLS Delegates, Leadership College participants and chapter advisors: your hotel bill (less incidentals) is paid in conjunction with your registration fee and will therefore be charged to the Fraternity’s master bill. General Fraternity Officers: you will be responsible for paying your hotel bill upon checkout and submitting charges for reimbursement in alignment with Beta’s official expense reimbursement policy. All other attendees are responsible for room, tax and incidentals.

HOTEL FEEDBACK/ISSUES Should you encounter any issues or have feedback for the hotel, or if there is anything that can be done to make your stay more comfortable, please contact Convention Coordinators John Underhill and Claire Dixon.

PARKING Parking at the Norfolk Marriott Waterside is $15 per vehicle per day.

TIPPING Be courteous to the hotel staff at all times as they contribute to making the Beta Convention an enjoyable and seamless experience! Tipping is not necessary for the meals included in your Convention registration fee. At other times, tipping is at your discretion, although a minimum of 15% is recommended. For Bell Service, please tip $2.00 per bag depending on the size/weight. Please be generous when considering the housekeeping staff that has maintained clean and comfortable living quarters for us this week!

EMERGENCIES AND MEDICAL ASSISTANCE If you experience an emergency, please report all injuries or illness to hotel security through the hotel operator and contact John Underhill 513.255.3963 or Claire Dixon 419.344.5570.

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SPONSORS The Fraternity would like to thank all of its 2018 Convention sponsors who provide important products and services to advance the mission of Beta Theta Pi.

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Preserving the Unique Experience of Greek Housing Ongoing Management • Day-to-Day Operations • Tenant and Vendor Contract Administration • House Director Recruitment

Accounting and Historical • Property Assessments • Inventory, Inspection and Reporting Management • Invoice and Payroll Processing

Forecasting and Future Proofing • Cloud-base Operations, Issue and Contact Management • Strategic and Capital Planning • Project Management

Education and Development • House Director Training • Conference Speaking Engagements • Web-based Professional Development

info@cslmanagement.com | cslmanagement.com

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