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FALL 2023 Respect the Hutt | On, Wisconsin! | Hearts Aglow in Dallas

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RALES NEW CO-OWNER OF THE WASHINGTON COMMANDERS

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Hearts Aglow in Dallas

Dive into the highlights of the 184th General Convention in Dallas, where some 850 Betas, Friends of Beta and Sweethearts rallied around this year’s theme, “Hearts Aglow.” Pictured: Beta brothers filled the stands at Friday’s excursion to the Texas Rangers baseball game.

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contents inside this issue Vol. 151, No. 1

DEPARTMENTS 04 | Archives

historical throwback

05 | Foreword editor’s note

06 | The Inbox

unfiltered feedback

Few chapters appreciate and respect the house they call home more than the Alpha Nus of Beta Theta Pi.

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FALL 2023 Respect the Hutt | On, Wisconsin! | Hearts Aglow in Dallas

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RALES NEW CO-OWNER OF THE WASHINGTON COMMANDERS

On, Wisconsin!

Like a phoenix from the ashes, the Beta house on the lake is back on top, and for good reason. Its alumni never quit.

On the Cover The burgundy and gold helmet of the Washington Commanders. Photo: Jay Biggerstaff, USA TODAY Sports

The Beta Theta Pi The first college fraternity magazine, founded December 15, 1872, by Charles Duy Walker, VMI 1869, and published continuously since.

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10 | Alumni News

lifelong brotherhood

Mitch Rales Takes Command of Historic NFL Franchise Last summer, Mitch Rales, Miami ’78, took the helm as co-owner of the Washington Commanders, ushering the storied football team into a new generation.

Publication Schedule Issue Deadline Mail Date Winter Jan. 15 Feb. 15 Spring April 15 May 15 Fall Oct. 15 Nov. 15 Who Receives the Beta Magazine? All Beta undergraduates and parents, current and former volunteers, Foundation donors, and anyone who requests to receive it in print. Update your subscription and contact info at my.beta.org, 800.800.BETA or officemanager@beta.org.

24 | Cut and Polished

refining men of principle

25 | Beta Eponyms worldwide tributes

Memorializing Adobe’s John Warnock The Oxford Cup recipient and revolutionary tech pioneer passed on August 19 at age 82.

How Does One Get Published? Content submissions and photos can be sent to beta@beta.org or: Beta Theta Pi Administrative Office 5134 Bonham Road Oxford, OH 45056 While space constraints make it difficult to include all submissions, a fair evaluation process is exercised to publish a variety of unique content. Want Instant Access to a Past Issue? All issues since 1872 can be accessed in Beta’s digital archive: magazine.beta.org.

34 | Campus Life student highlights

48 | Chapter Eternal in loving memory

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The Importance of Respecting the Hutt

fraternity updates

CONTENTS

BETA

08 | Newsworthy

51 | Annual Report

beta foundation impact

The Beta Theta Pi, (USPS 052-000), official magazine of Beta Theta Pi, is owned by the Fraternity, edited and published under the direction and control of its Board of Trustees, and published winter, spring and fall for a $30 one-time, pre-paid subscription. Standard non-profit class postage paid at Oxford, Ohio, and additional points of entry. Canada Post International Publications Mail (Canadian Distribution) Sales Agreement No. 0397474. Copyright Beta Theta Pi Fraternity. Produced in the USA.

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ARCHIVES

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"O Sing A Song To Alpha Nu," by Bob Swan Jr., Kansas '64 In eighteen hundred thirty-nine John Reily Knox and friends Founded Beta Theta Pi whose days will never end. It spread across the nation and in eighteen seventy-two, Lindorf Delos Lockhart Tosh founded Alpha Nu. So . . .

In nineteen twelve the Usher home became our Mansion, too, One hundred ten years going strong, the pride of Alpha Nu. Where values shared and victories won have far outpaced the rest, Pursuit of excellence as our creed, to be the very best. So . . .

And now we’ve come from far and near, it’s time to celebrate, One hundred fifty years of all that’s made our chapter great. The friendships formed, great memories last in sacred unity, So sing a song to Alpha Nu, our great fraternity. O . . .

Chorus

Sing a song to Alpha Nu in Beta Theta Pi. We will all be Betas until the day we die. We’re strong in bonds of friendship and fidelity. So sing a song to Alpha Nu, our grand fraternity.

archives historical throwback Unique 50th Anniversary Program Secured; Foreshadows 150th Tribute Song

Lindorf D.L. Tosh, Kansas 1873, wearing his Beta badge in Alpha Nu's oldest known photo.

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Except for Alpha Chapter, every single branch of Beta Theta Pi has been founded thanks to the efforts of alumni from other chapters. Even Beta's proud outpost at the University of Kansas was given life thanks to Maj. Wyllys C. Ransom, Michigan 1848, and Rev. Theodore Y. Gardner, Western Reserve 1864, and Alpha Chapter sophomore L.D.L. Tosh, Miami/Kansas 1873, who followed his parents to Lawrence given Miami University's financial difficulties that led to school closure in 1870. Fast forward to 1923 and the commemorative program, above, of Alpha Nu's 3-day 50th anniversary weekend. Unique as it is historic, in 2020 General Fraternity Archivist and Historian Zac Haines, Miami ’05, secured it in an online auction. What makes this one so special? Toward the bottom of the second-from-left column, one finds the signature of Founder Tosh – now safe and secure in Oxford. During the chapter's recent 150th, Bob Swan, Kansas ’64, wrote a new song, also above. In 1973, he co-authored the chapter's 260-page, award-winning centennial history, "Kansas Betas, 1873-1973."

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s we turn from last year's 3-part tribute honoring the first 150 years of The Beta Theta Pi magazine, the first issue of this 151st year features an incredibly |accomplished Beta businessman and philanthropist, Mitch Rales, Miami '78. Becoming a new co-owner of the NFL's Washington Commanders certainly deserves coverage. As our editorial team approached the final hours before sending files to the printer, however, an unintentional theme started to become apparent.

Editor

Martin Cobb, Eastern Kentucky ’96 martin.cobb@beta.org

Chief Communication Officer

Creative Director

Sarah Shepherd sarah.shepherd@beta.org

Director of Brand Marketing Mike Roupas, Iowa ’10 mike.roupas@beta.org

Director of Digital Media

Sutton Jacobs, Wittenberg ’18 sutton.jacobs@beta.org

Assistant Director of Digital Media

Alex Fuentes, Texas at Arlington ’20 alex.fuentes@beta.org

Publication Printer

Royle Printing Sun Prairie, Wisconsin

So, read on to learn about Mitch Rales. And then grab a second cup of coffee or a glass of wine and dive into the worlds of other inspiring Betas: • • • • •

an ESPN icon retires; a Purdue undergraduate beats cancer; a chapter respects its chapter house like no other; a track star is named a two-time All-American; and, a tech creative giant is lost to pancreatic cancer.

— David Hastings Moore, Ohio 1860

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Justin Warren, SMU ’10 justin.warren@beta.org

Sure, there are exceptions, and hiccups do occur in our organization. Some are serious. Nonetheless, the goodness of Beta Theta Pi continues to ring loudly, and we should always be inclined to give "atta boys" and Beta snaps for brothers' success.

"Honor shall come to the badge that we wear, and every true Beta that honor shall share."

FOREWORD

foreword editor’s note

Like brother Rales, page after page you'll find an incredible variety of interests and achievements that should give all Betas a sense of pride in the membership of the Fraternity and the credit so many bring to it day after day.

Just to name a few. Among the slew of alumni and undergraduate stories highlighted this cycle, may we all be reminded of two timeless lines in the Beta song "Let All Stand Together," by David Hastings Moore, Ohio 1860: "Honor shall come to the badge that we wear, And every true Beta that honor shall share." Sincerely and yours in ___kai___,

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magazinefeedback “I remain a big fan

of The Beta Theta Pi magazine . . . It is well thought out and beautifully designed, especially the last few issues, including the spring issue with the large photo of Laura on her 30th anniversary since joining the staff. Beautiful indeed. Keep going. _kai_” — Dan Wilhelm, Penn State ’79

“Just finished my THE INBOX

100% read of the Beta mag. I especially liked rereading Seth’s speech. It was truly magnificent. I was blessed to be with and listen to Seth on many occasions. Just being with him was so moving and inspirational. He loved The Grand Hotel and its ‘Old Porch Chairs,’ and he spent many hours in them. All Betas should read this speech at least once. I still read the books; I have all of his talks. Again, thanks for your great efforts. ___kai___” — Rick Brown, Ohio ’65

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“Kudos to the Fraternity for terrific anniversary editions of The Beta Theta Pi! Beautiful. Keep at it! Fondly in -kai-” — Tom Chapman, Louisville ’71

the inbox unfiltered feedback

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(Did you miss the 1976 Convention speech Brother Brown is referring to that was printed in the spring issue? Read or, better yet, listen to the actual recording of Seth Brooks’ “Boy in the Window Seat” keynote at beta.org/thebestof.)

“Top notch. I’ve really enjoyed the magazine’s 150th anniversary issues. Thanks for the fine work.” — Jon Brown, Middle Tennessee State ’97

“Bear fell asleep while reading the magazine.” — Jason Waggoner, Truman State ’04

(Editor’s Note: It’s never a good sign when you’re putting the readership to sleep. Point well taken, brother. We’ll up our game going forward for Bear and company. ___kai___, Martin Cobb, Editor)

“I read with great

interest the ‘Pink and Blue’ story by Brother Moriarty, Indiana ’78, in the most recent issue of our magazine. In particular, certain names really stood out for me. The ‘blondes from Delaware Ohio’ who first wore these colours, and ‘Brother Dennison’ who led the effort to get these colours accepted as official Beta colours at the ‘1879’ Convention. When I joined the Fraternity, I was dating a blonde from Delaware Hall at the University of Western Ontario and my big brother who supported my entrance into the Fraternity was Chapter President Steve Dennison, who graduated in 1979. _kai_” — Scott Falconer, Western Ontario ’82

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betabirthdays betahero

“Many thanks for

was taken on my 86th birthday, which is four days before the date of my initiation, April 8, 1956. ‘We see the milestones backward run.’ Three organizations made a significant contribution to the shaping of the person I became: the University of Chicago, Beta Theta Pi and the U.S. Army. Staff Sergeant Dietmann seems so long ago. I remain proudly yours in __kai__,” — John Dietmann, Chicago ’59

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and have been slowly reviewing the chapter roll. I’ve come across a brother whose actions have vanished with time, but I believe he should be added to the Beta Heroes book and its section on chapter deaths in WWI. Please pass along his information to whomever may be currently overseeing the Beta books so he may be included in the next edition. Dudley Gilman Tucker, Columbia 1911, was a fighter pilot in Lafayette Escadrille, the French Air Force unit consisting mainly of American volunteer pilots. He was killed in action on July 3, 1918. Tucker has individual memorials in Raymond, New Hampshire, and Louâtre, France, and he is named in the group memorials for American Volunteers and the Lafayette Escadrille inside and outside Paris. I was able to have Columbia add him to the University’s Roll of Honor. Yours in ___kai___,” — Kevin Roach, Columbia ’77

His love of Beta lore is no surprise to most who know General Fraternity Archivist and Historian Zac Haines, Miami ’05, but his respect for the history of Beta’s interfraternal friends is also near and dear to his heart. That may be why on August 21, while on business in Chicago, he made a short trip up to Evanston to visit Sigma Chi’s headquarters and peruse the rich tradition of the Miami Triad’s youngest son. Executive Director Mike Church hosted Haines as they explored and bantered a very friendly rivalry.

Sigma Chi Founder Badge

Haines Reading Founding Docs

Exec. Dir. Mike Church

Sigma Chi Headquarters

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“The attached photo

“I am a Columbia Beta

THE INBOX

the initiation anniversary email. Still have my ‘Son of the Stars’ after all these years. Proud to be a Beta!” — Fernando Rodriguez, Houston ’78

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newsworthy fraternity updates Convention Reaffirms Substance-Free Housing Policy

Delegates of the 184th General Convention in Dallas deliberated 16 legislative proposals this year, including a motion to alter the Fraternity’s Substance-Free Housing Policy. By a vote of 103 to 40, the Convention reaffirmed the current policy as is, declining to reverse the position prohibiting tobacco, alcohol and drugs in Beta facilities that was first adopted by a Convention vote of 91 to 49 in 2018. Proposals related to modernizing language in The Code and Ritual were also vetted, and the Convention adopted a Statement of Position on Antidiscrimination but denied establishing a Statement of Position on Gender Identity. See pages 40-45 for a complete Convention recap.

937 Beta Volunteers Receive Gratitude “Swag Bags”

In line with the Trustees’ top strategic priority focused on volunteerism at the local level, Beta’s new volunteer services department introduced gratitude “swag bags” as a small expression of the Fraternity’s appreciation for those who give of themselves to serve the organization. In this inaugural year, volunteers were mailed Beta-branded journals, pens and stickers, with chapter counselors also receiving coffee tumblers.

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Closure at Eastern Washington

Citing recruitment struggles and campus enrollment challenges in the wake of COVID-19, on May 24 General Secretary John Stebbins, Emory ’92, announced the disappointing decision to close the Epsilon Omega Chapter at Eastern Washington University. Installed October 30, 1993, the charter will remain in care of the Board of Trustees.

Shepherd Honored by FCA

Creative Director Sarah Shepherd was honored by the Fraternity Communications Association on May 4 with the top honor for service to the association, the Marilyn Simpson Ford Award. Current FCA vice president, Shepherd has served on the Beta staff since 2005.

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betaevents November 2023 3-4

Fall Board of Trustees Meeting Oxford, Ohio jeff.rundle@beta.org Beta Volunteers: “Lunch & Learn” Virtual meghan.bullard@beta.org

December 2023 31

Deadline for Tax-Deductible Gifts to Beta Leadership Fund beta.org/gift

January 2024

greekheadlines Story Update: Wyoming Judge Dismisses Lawsuit Against Kappa Kappa Gamma

Appointed in 1985 by President Ronald Reagan, Tau Kappa Epsilon, U.S. District Court Judge Alan Johnson has dismissed a lawsuit filed by Kappa Kappa Gamma members at the University of Wyoming against the sorority claiming a transgender woman was admitted improperly. In the 41-page decision dissected by Fraternal Law, Johnson relied heavily on case law precedent, remarking, “Defining ‘woman’ is [Kappa’s] bedrock right as a private, voluntary organization—one this Court may not invade.”

Interfraternal Legends Barker and Buffett Pass After Historic Careers in Entertainment

Game show enthusiasts across North America were saddened on August 26 to learn of the passing of Bob Barker, Sigma Nu, iconic 35-year host of the longest running game show in TV history, “The Price is Right.” Suffering from Alzheimer’s Disease, he was 99. On September 1, singer-songwriter Jimmy Buffett, Kappa Sigma, passed from a rare and aggressive form of skin cancer. Known for his music style that has been described as “tropical rock” and “island escapism,” he was 77.

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Nichols Chapter Presidents Leadership Academy Chicago, Ill. beta.org 19-21 Keystone Leadership Conferences Philadelphia and St. Louis beta.org/keystone 26-28 Keystone Leadership Conferences Atlanta and Dallas beta.org/keystone

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Winter Joint Board Meetings Phoenix, Ariz. jeff.rundle@beta.org

Stephenson Leadership Summit Virtual beta.org Learn more at beta.org/calendar. Upcoming alumni event? Email specifics to beta@beta.org!

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Built in 1913 thanks to the generosity of William Raimond Baird, Stevens 1878, and his wife, Jennie, as a memorial to their only child, Raimond Duy Baird, Wesleyan 1909, who died at the age of 23, the Beta house at 184 High Street in Middletown, Connecticut, was sold last year for $520,000 to local developer Stone Point Properties. Following closure of the Mu Epsilon Chapter in 2015, alumni have dedicated proceeds to establish the Raimond Duy Baird Scholarship Corporation to benefit the children and grandchildren of Mu Epsilon alumni attending 4-year colleges and universities through 2040, the 150th anniversary of the chapter’s chartering. Info can be requested at bairdscholarship@gmail.com.

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Historic Wesleyan House Sold; Alumni Establish Scholarship Corp.

Beta Commits $150,000 to Fraternity Research

Announced this past May, the General Fraternity has pledged $150,000 to the Foundation for Fraternal Excellence to advance research priorities of the North American Interfraternity Conference. Prioritizing the study of hazing and impact of the fraternity experience on first-generation college students, the Fraternity will realize up to a $15,000 reduction in annual NIC dues because of the educational investment.

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Photo: ESPN

alumni news lifelong brotherhood After 23 Years, Everett Retires From ESPN

Recognized as one of ESPN’s most talented and quick-witted anchors, Neil Everett, Oregon ’84, concluded his tenure with “SportsCenter” this summer, having joined the network in 2000. It marks the end of an era for a personality known for sarcasm and wisecracks, often peppering the show with clever references to the Fraternity – like “Wooglin,” “John Reily Knox,” and the like.

Neil Everett, Oregon ’84, joined ESPN in 2000 and co-anchored “SportsCenter” from 2009-23.

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Hailing from Portland, Neil was actually born Neil Everett Morfitt. That’s how his Beta brothers knew him, given his initiation at Willamette on February 12, 1981, followed shortly thereafter by his transfer to Oregon and joining of the Beta Rho Chapter. Upon establishing a professional surname, however, he dropped his last name as a tribute to his mother, whom he lost to cancer in 1983. She routinely called him by his first and middle name when his behavior was “less than optimal.” As reported by The Beta Theta Pi in winter 2022, Everett has also been serving as a studio host for the NBA’s Portland Trailblazers the last two years. Upon retiring, he remarked, “ESPN changed my life, but now it’s time for me to change my life. Time to write a new chapter.”

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alumninews A | Top 10% of BMW Dealers

Cain BMW in North Canton, Ohio, was recently named a Center of Excellence, BMW’s highest honor bestowed annually on just 32 of 349 BMW dealerships across the United States. Owned by Brian Cain, Ohio ’91, it and his second dealership, Toyota of North Canton, are both recognized as the oldest stores in Ohio for each brand. Maybe not surprisingly, as a senior Cain was elected by his Beta brothers to serve as chapter treasurer.

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Known for decades as the heart of campus, “The Corner” at Eastern Kentucky University served as the gathering spot between classes for members of the Greek community. Playing home each day to hundreds of fraternity and sorority members reinforced the interfraternal culture that has long distinguished Greek life in Richmond. It has certainly been near and dear to the hearts of all Betas, including former Chapter Presidents Mike Conway, Eastern Kentucky ’75 (left), and Tim McCubbin ’76 (right). The two joined together this past year to fund the university’s refurbishment of the space that has meant so much to so many.

ALUMNI NEWS

B | Campus Icon Revitalized

C | Super Bowl Rings in Hand

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Kansas State Betas have long had a reputation for posting tops in grades and dominating intramurals. That may be why both Derek Nelson, Kansas State ’93 (left), and Bernie Haney ’97 (right), have served as statisticians for the Chiefs Radio Network the last 23 years – be it home and away games. Imagine their surprise, however, when the Kansas City Chiefs presented both of them with their own Super Bowl rings. Loyalty and teamwork pay off in Beta Theta Pi!

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ALUMNI NEWS

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Pierces Endow San Diego State Greek Life Center With $3 Million Gift San Diego State University is now home to the largest endowed Greek life department in North America, thanks to a $3 million gift from Christine and Fred Pierce, San Diego State ’84. When asked about making such a large donation, Fred remarked, “With 21 Greeks in my family, I knew I wanted to join a fraternity from day one. Today, that’s probably not the case for most students. That’s why investing in Greek life has never been more important. Many first-generation students aren’t exposed to fraternity and sorority life in their families. We need to open our arms and welcome those students into the Greek community.”

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G | Commencement Keynote

Spending most of his career in technology and as executive vice president of Cisco, Randy Pond, Ball State ’77, was asked by his alma mater to deliver the commencement address this past spring. A longtime Foundation Board member, he also chairs the university’s new $350 million capital campaign.

H | Bock Launches Podcast

I | Montgomery Named Pastor

In the wake of the October 7 attacks levied upon Israel by the internationally designated terrorist group, Hamas, resulting in the death of some 1,400 Israelis and capturing of some 240 hostages, Foreign Correspondent Trey Yingst, American ’16, has led Fox News’ live coverage. As of November 6, another 10,000 Palestinians have died in the crossfire. Trey, a founding father of Eta Pi Chapter, was featured in The Beta Theta Pi’s spring 2022 issue, which detailed his coverage of the war in Ukraine and America’s troop withdrawal from Afghanistan. In 2019, he was named to Forbes’ 30 Under 30 for media.

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E | Mayekar Named Fellow at Federal Reserve of Chicago

The Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago recently named Samir Mayekar, Northwestern ’06, as a visiting scholar. Past president of Northwestern’s alumni association, Samir also sits on the university’s board of trustees and is a guest lecturer on energy and entrepreneurship at Northwestern and Illinois.

F | Idaho Betas Suffer Devastating Losses in Hawai’i Fire

While their families are thankfully safe, Brothers Scott Cleverly, Idaho ’87, and J. DuShane ’87, lost everything – their homes, cars, businesses and belongings – in the devastating wildfire in Lahaina, Hawai’i. Learn more details written by their Beta brothers on GoFundMe.

J | Staff Member of the Year

John Carroll University recently named Director of Alumni Operations Eric Eickhoff, Ohio Wesleyan ’00, as its 2023 staff member of the year.

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D | Yingst Covers War Between Israel and Hamas

Rev. Will Montgomery, HampdenSydney ’93, graduated from Duke Divinity School in 1996 and was recently named senior pastor of Great Bridge United Methodist Church in Chesapeake, Virginia.

ALUMNI NEWS

Following an internship at the “Late Show with David Letterman,” and writing and producing jobs for CBS, ABC and the History Channel, Tony Bock, Nebraska ’01, launched Omapod.com this spring, Omaha’s only daily podcast and newsletter.

K | Top 30 Under 30

Former president and new Zeta Psi Chapter Financial Advisor Nat Jones, Central Florida ’15, was recently named to UCF’s Top 30 Under 30.

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alumninews L | Oklahoma State Beta Spirit

Gamma Lambda’s class of 1987 has been reuniting annually for years, but in the words of Chuck Russell, Oklahoma State ’87, “This was the best reunion yet, and the bonds of our brotherhood grow stronger every year. We text each other daily and truly love each other as brothers. We owe everything to Beta Theta Pi for this lifelong bond!” Of the 27 initiated in 1984, 18 returned for this year’s reunion. It was held August 4-6 at a lake house in Cookson, Oklahoma. ALUMNI NEWS

M | 71-year-old EKU Beta Completes 35th Ironman

A charter member of the Delta Xi Chapter, Bill Peterson, Eastern Kentucky ’74, isn’t one for sitting around. He recently completed his 35th Ironman, coming in as the second oldest finisher out of 1,256 who made it across the finish line. The cruise he took afterwards with his Kappa Alpha Theta wife, Vicki, seems very well deserved.

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N | Kansas Celebrates 150th M

As detailed on page 4, the Alpha Nu Chapter at Kansas was founded in 1873 thanks to the leadership of three Betas from Michigan, Western Reserve and Miami. The chapter has had a legendary run of success ever since, which gave cause for celebration May 5-6, when some 250 alumni returned to celebrate the chapter’s 150th.

O | Illinois Alumni Reunite for 17th Year in a Row

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The annual Murph Open golf tournament has brought a dozen 1979-82 Illinois Betas together for the last 17 years, but this band of brothers had extra special reason to celebrate this year’s reunion: a new house for Sigma Rho Chapter! (Stay tuned for future coverage of this beautiful new Beta facility.)

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Described as “a godfather of the modern offense,” former NFL Coach Don Coryell, Washington ’47, was enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame on August 5. Serving in the U.S. Army as a paratrooper during World War II, as well as head coach for 12 years at San Diego State, Coryell led the Aztecs to seven conference titles and three victorious bowl games. He was named head coach for the St. Louis Cardinals 1973-77, followed by nine years for the San Diego Chargers, 1978-86.

ALUMNI NEWS

“Air Coryell” Inducted Into Pro Football Hall of Fame

Hall of Famer Dan Fouts described the 1974 NFL Coach of the Year’s contribution to the game fittingly, “‘Air Coryell’ changed the game on both sides of the ball. One cannot write the history of the National Football League without the contributions of Coach Coryell.” Receiving the honor posthumously on behalf of her dad, Coryell’s daughter, Mindy, remarked, “Ladies and gentlemen, Air Coryell has landed in Canton.” Photo: Getty Images

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T H E I M P O RTA N C E O F

RESPECTING THE HUTT by Steve Babb, Illinois ’87 designed by Mike Roupas, Iowa '10

“It's cool seeing everyone go out of their way to keep it special. 'Respecting the Hutt' is such a crucial value to all of us."

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hen the Kansas chapter's alumni newsletter made its way to Oxford last fall, it struck a chord with Beta’s editorial staff. Third in a seven-part series focused on chapter values, the feature article went beyond predictable emphasis on brotherhood and GPA, critically important as they are. With extreme reverence toward "The Hutt," few chapters appreciate and respect the house they call home more than the Alpha Nus of Beta Theta Pi.

In this third installment of “Forever Alpha Nu Values,” we will reflect on the responsibility of each Alpha Nu member to “Respect the Hutt.” As members of the house all come to learn, this value has a dual meaning; “Respecting the Hutt” refers to both preserving the mansion’s physical magnificence and maintaining the distinct status of the Fraternity that was forged by the “boys of long ago.” “To me, it means upholding and remembering the values and tradition in order to represent Alpha Nu to the best of my abilities and to ensure it can be around for another 150 years,” Ben Whittaker, Kansas ’24, said on the importance of “Respecting the Hutt.” As it relates to the Hutt’s physical magnificence, members are constantly reminded of how lucky they are to live in such an architectural masterpiece as Usher Mansion. Once the residence of Abraham Lincoln’s secretary of the interior, John Palmer Usher, the house is scattered with historical relics and brilliant design features that have stood the test of time. It looks less like your typical fra-

ternity house and more like a limestone fortress while towering over the constantly bustling crossroads of 14th and Tennessee. Not every college student has the opportunity to come home to a national landmark, and the members of Alpha Nu are reminded of this when witnessing guests walk the halls of the Hutt in awe of the mansion’s grandeur. “Living in the Hutt gave us a perspective of being a part of living history; we took pride in the building and its place in Lawrence,” said Matt Vineyard ’96. “Returning to the Hutt, we have the same feeling as we did the first day on campus—inspiration to live up to something greater than ourselves.” Living in such a spectacle comes with a great amount of responsibility, however. From the moment they spend their first night in the Roost, Alpha Nus carry the burden of keeping Usher Mansion’s beauty intact. Each member of the house must do his part to make sure the building continues to hold its authentic feel for generations to come. The Hutt is not what generally comes to mind when one thinks of a fraternity house, and it is up to the members of Alpha Nu to ensure that Usher Mansion continues to be viewed as more than that. “We are incredibly lucky to live in a place with as much history as the Hutt,” shared Jack Lockton ’24. “It’s cool seeing everyone go out of their way to keep it special. That’s why ‘Respecting the Hutt’ is such a crucial value to all of us.” Each Alpha Nu must also carry the responsibility of honoring the rich history of the Fraternity itself. It can be easy to get caught up in the everyday responsibilities and distractions of college life, especially with all the opportunities the Hutt provides. Nevertheless, it is the duty of members to remember the men who have helped build such an environment as the one experienced by an Alpha Nu. During pledgeship, a heavy

emphasis is placed on freshmen to learn of the Kansas Betas who came before them and develop the very values that they are asked to live by. Such an appreciation is gained for past generations that upperclassmen are constantly seen reading from the Alpha Nu Centennial Book (also known as White Book), discovering stories that help put their experience into perspective. “I have come to learn that the deep respect we all developed for Usher Mansion does not diminish through the passage of time—it grows outwardly as well,” Don Johnston ’56 shared. “I was involved in the remodeling project of the Mansion in 1992 and saw clearly the importance the Kansas Historical Society placed on the structural accuracy and integrity we had to be mindful of as we brought about the significant and pleasing enhancements for the century to come.” As older alumni of Alpha Nu make visits to the Hutt, there are naturally many different aspects of the Fraternity that have changed since their experience. However, one thing that will always remain the same is the reverence that members share for the generations of Alpha Nus that have carried the torch. It is up to the current and future members that the flame continues to shine bright.  Steve Babb, Illinois ’87, serves as executive director of Alpha Nu, a part-time paid position responsible for managing the house’s day-to-day operations and mentoring chapter members and officers. Focused on “keeping things between the rails,” he serves as the point of contact for parents, manages the house mother and facilitates interactions with the university. He is also a proud Beta dad to Tommy, Kansas ’19, and Adam ’21. The KU Beta house is affectionately known as "The Hutt," a nod to Mr. Hutt, landlord of the chapter's first house at 1537 Tennessee Street (1894-1912). Despite moving to Usher Mansion in 1912, the Beta house in Lawrence has been commonly referred to as "The Hutt" ever since.

Left: Digital illustration of a photograph from Alpha Nu's Archives, "Relaxing with the brothers in the old porch chairs;" Mother's Day, 1948.

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ON, WISCONSIN! CHAPTER REVIVAL LEADS TO LAKE HOUSE RENOVATION , BY MARTIN COBB, EASTERN KENTUCKY 96 , DESIGNED BY MIKE ROUPAS, IOWA 10

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we present the corporation,s house to you and future chapters with no small degree of pride. the generosity of our alumni made possible this new home. it should be an institution for character building.,,” - beta building association january 20, 1926

hen word spread in 2019 that Beta’s house corporation at the University of Wisconsin was launching a $2 million campaign to restore its chapter house on the bank of Lake Mendota, it wasn’t uncommon to get raised eyebrows in response. After all, the chapter hadn’t come close to filling the 34-bed house in 30 years and, prior to 2015, its undergraduate membership barely averaged 35 men. What has followed, however, may be one of Beta’s most remarkable “phoenix rising from the ashes” stories in modern memory. Not only did Alpha Pi Chapter best its fundraising goal by $100,000, garnering a total of $2.1 million raised by 2023 – one year ahead of schedule – but it also now boasts Beta’s eighth largest chapter, a hefty 156 brothers strong. As longtime father figure to the chapter and major benefactor Ted Kellner, Wisconsin ’69, shared in an interview with The Beta Theta Pi, “No matter how bad things got, no one ever gave up. We never quit. No one quit on Beta.” On, Wisconsin! | Fall 2023 | 19

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no matter how bad things got, no one ever gave up. we never quit. no one quit on beta.,, - ted kellner, wisconsin ,69

, THERE S A SCENE Like so many chapters at large, flagship state schools, the Alpha Pi Chapter came to life in a golden era of Beta expansion. The Fraternity’s first-mover advantage given its 1839 origins routinely placed Beta among the first of any fraternity on campus. Having its pick among students, athletes and leaders built Beta a bedrock of high-minded alumni support and a portfolio of prime chapter house locations – a fast head start compared to younger fraternities. That was certainly the case at the University of Wisconsin in Madison. Founded June 6, 1873, and by 1874 boasting Beta university President John Bascom, Williams 1849, for whom UW’s iconic Bascom Hall and Bascom Hill are named, a legion of elder statesmen started their leadership paths at the Beta house on the lake.

Read more about Wisconsin’s 1925 house fire and 1926 new house dedication at beta.org/wisconsinhouse.

Robert LaFollette Jr., Wisconsin 1917, and Phil LaFollette, Wisconsin 1919, the sons of powerful Congressman, Governor and U.S. Senator Robert LaFollette, joined Wooglin’s band, becoming senator and

governor, respectively. Others included Congressmen Webster Brown 1874, a chapter co-founder, Joseph Farrington 1919, and Steve Gunderson ’73. For years, Alpha Pi was a fraternity beacon in the Badger State.

THE SPIRIT OF ALPHA PI By the early 1900s, the chapter had secured a beautiful home on the bank of Lake Mendota, just two blocks from campus. Tragedy struck on February 11, 1925, however, when a midnight fire left the chapter homeless. Given the quality of the Beta experience the prior 52 years, the chapter’s loyal alumni wasted no time. In less than one year they built and dedicated the beautiful Italian-inspired house all living Wisconsin Betas call home. Alpha Pi’s first century was storybook, one anchored in brotherly love that bound men for life. Look no further than 18 Betas from 1968-70 who, prompted by Brothers Kellner ’69, and James Pearce ’68, developed a plan while still in school to keep their bond tight. In 1968, the brothers pooled together $6,000 and created the “Beta Fund.” Including an annual convention for oversight, it doubles as an opportunity to pass the Loving Cup around. With ski trips, golf outings, Wisconsin Bowl visits and overseas excursions, the fund has grown to $45 million. “From an investment standpoint, the Beta Fund has done well,” Kellner said. “More importantly, we have college brothers who still come together and have remained close friends for over 50 years.”

A DISAPPOINTING REALITY For decades, 622 Mendota Court fostered a chapter that was among the upper echelon in Madison. It was that kind of success-oriented camaraderie that gave birth to the Beta Fund. But it could not escape the 1970s’ anti-authority movement due to Vietnam and Watergate. Following a February 11, 1925, midnight fire that engulfed the Wisconsin Beta house at 622 Mendota Court, the Mediterranean Revival style replacement, above, was built in 1925-26 for $58,000.

As former House Corporation President George Moore ’79, shared: “I noticed the

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decline in all Madison fraternities by the late ’80s . . . from membership, principles, regard for the house and the whole sense of brotherhood. Fraternities no longer had meal plans and housekeeping services for common areas. The brothers’ bond during meals was gone; no more ‘Beta Doxology.’”

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He continued, “Actives treated the Beta house as an apartment versus a fraternity. It was more desirable to just come down to the house and party . . . the place looked like ‘Animal House.’ When alumni visited, it always looked like a war zone.” For three decades the chapter endured a never-ending cycle of stops and starts toward improvement. Eventually, a culture of isolation and malaise became normed. As House Corporation President Max Lord ’07, put it: “I would characterize Alpha Pi’s existence as more stagnant with low membership levels as opposed to a downturn. We had a mansion on the lake and generally kept to ourselves. There was no urge to be a major part of Greek life.”

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THE PHOENIX TAKES FLIGHT But then, something special happened in 2015. A spark took hold in the chapter’s culture that fanned the flame of brotherhood. Lord suggests the notion toward change took hold when the chapter was approached by the General Fraternity offering recruitment support in 2012. “While the chapter voted it down, it caused everyone to realize something needed to change,” he said. “Ben Belzer ’17, and Jacob Hentges ’18, served as recruitment chairs for multiple semesters. The process they put in place led to substantially larger classes, including our record 42-man class in fall 2018.” By the time a spring Fraternal Fifty celebration started taking shape fall 2018, Rod Taylor ’72, and Lord huddled to talk about how it could springboard awareness of the chapter’s trajectory, especially since the chapter had grown to 115 men and was routinely posting a 3.40, top-5 GPA among UW’s 27 fraternities.

A | The Wisconsin Beta house has a gorgeous view of Lake Mendota, just two blocks from campus and Memorial Union. B | Capital Campaign Chairman Bart Kocha ’80, and his Sweetheart, Carol, join former General Fraternity Trustee Jim Curtis ’86, (center) for the 150th anniversary celebration, April 22. C | General Fraternity President Tom Cassady, Cincinnati ’76, welcomes former G.F. President Bob Schnese, Wisconsin ’83, to the stage. D | Chapter President Mikey McGuire ’25, represents the undergraduate chapter. E | Alpha Pi undergraduates at the sesqui-centennial banquet.

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HOUSE TOUR F | The billiard room, like every other room on the first floor, underwent significant renovations. Thanks to Regional Chief Ethan Turner, Wisconsin-Oshkosh ’12, original chandeliers from the 1920s were recovered from the shed of Edwin Galloway, Wisconsin 1914, and John Galloway ’48, and the windows, valances, book cases, flooring and trim were all refinished. G | Tiled over in a prior renovation, Alpha Pi’s hallmark steps in the entry foyer were restored with mosaic tiles to the delight of alumni and Sweethearts – serving as a daily reminder of the special Beta tradition undergraduates must strive to uphold.

H | A second custom Beta chandelier was refurbished and rehung in the entrance hall that leads to the staircase. I | The living room fireplace was refurbished, including installation of Tudor style paneling to warm the space and conceal electronics. Stately andirons emblazoned with the Beta coat of arms still stand guard in front of the fireplace like they have for generations. J | The dining room now features encased food service and storage, especially important given the chapter’s growth. K | With a new vaulted ceiling and breathtaking views of Lake Mendota and campus, the fourth floor penthouse is a focal point for hanging out. Originally referred to as the “Alumni Room” in 1926, the fireplace was donated by the class of 1895 to honor a brother who died as an undergraduate: Walter Tratt, Wisconsin 1895.

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G With the help of Alan Kaniss ’72, momentum built, resulting in other classes using the Golden Jubilee as a reason to reunite. All told, 80 alumni descended upon Madison in spring 2019 and laid eyes on what so many of them had wanted for so long. The rest, as they say, is history.

ALL FOR THE BROTHERHOOD Hard-charging Campaign Chairman Bart Kocha ’80, led the fundraising; Kellner stepped forward with a $200,000 challenge gift; and others secured $300,000

in tax credits as part of the house’s 1986 National Historic Place designation. In-kind services were gifted, like Don McLauchlan ’71, designing the HVAC system, saving $110,000; and the grounds enjoyed a complete overhaul, including a new fire pit, dock, shoreline and flagpole thanks to landscaping company owner Bob Downing ’91, who also serves as property manager. A slew of other life-loyal Alpha Pis also helped seize the opportunity: Charlie

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Giesen ’68, Tom Oberwetter ’74, Mike was the kitchen; a new fitness area was Muoio ’74, Mike Imse ’77, Rick Abegglen incorporated and the study was refreshed. ’82, Bob Schnese ’83, and Jim Curtis ’86. The attic was even converted into a 3-bed apartment, increasing capacity to 37.

THE RIPPLE EFFECT

Partnering with Potter Lawson, successor architecture firm to the home’s original 1925 designers, Law and Law, the house corp prioritized the character of the house, improving safety and tending to student preferences. Windows were replaced, the fire escape was relocated and the brick was repointed. Bathrooms were renovated, as

regardless of residency – evidence again of just how far Alpha Pi has come in 10 years.

Call it luck, brotherly loyalty, patient leadership or a combination of all three, when a pivotal moment faced the undergraduate The house corp’s operations have also chapter, much like the fire of 1925, Alpha Pi leveled up, a reflection of heightened stanalumni never quit. They were there to chamdards. Drawing from the General Fraternipion the cause like brothers of long ago. ty’s resource bank and endorsed vendors like alumni engagement specialist Pennington It's been a long time since the delicate & Co., it moved to digital leasing, billing shades above Lake Mendota looked so clear. and payments, and now assesses parlor fees For Alpha Pi, maybe the state motto rings and security deposits on every member truer now more than ever: “Forward.”  On, Wisconsin! | Fall 2023 | 23

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cut and polished refining men of principle stubbletrouble

STEP 1 | Patience Makes Perfect Find 4-6 weeks in your calendar without a major event – no formals, weddings or big celebrations – and let your beard grow. It takes at least this long for hairs to fill in evenly.

STEP 5 | Nix the Neard Neard \ neerd \ noun 1. “Neck beard” That Beta knows what he’s doing. By ending his beard line just above his Adam’s apple and working outwards toward his jawline, he’s avoided the dreaded neard.

Facial hair can make (or break) a man’s look. For Betas looking to double down on the lumberjack vibe this winter, follow these tips to show out the best beard possible. CUT AND POLISHED

STEP 2 | Shape Up Next, find a beard style that works for you. Certain styles will best suit your face shape and hair density. Are you a little patchy? Keep it short. Skinny jawline? Beef that baby up. There's lots to consider and, frankly, we’ve only got one page to get through this. So, you know, Google it.

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STEP 3 | Tools to Tame Even the bushiest of beards needs a trimmer and pair of grooming shears to stay polished and professional. A brush and balm will help you take it to the next level.

STEP 6 | Cheeky Strays Many men will stop there, but not you. A Beta knows perfection is in the details. Shave away hair high up on the cheeks or, for a crisper appearance, shave a line from the corner of your mouth to your sideburns following the curve of your cheekbones. Finally, use scissors or the trimmer to cut mustache hairs that fall onto your lips. STEP 7 | Basic Training Unlike a dog, you can’t train your beard to “sit.” But, with a daily brushing (in a downward direction, if that wasn’t obvious) you can train it to “stay.” Prune the flyaway rebels with shears or put them in their place with a beard balm.

STEP 4 | The Main Event Set the trimmer to the desired length, hold the trimmer to your face at a 90-degree angle and move in a straight line in the direction the hair grows. Going “with the grain,” when possible, means a fuller beard that better hides patches.

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beta eponyms worldwide tributes Morrow High School Memorializes Mexican Ambassador and N.J. Senator

Boasting the likes of actors John Travolta and Sarah Jessica Parker, and a litany of NFL coaches and players, Dwight Morrow High School in Englewood, New Jersey, has certainly graduated its fair share of notable alumni since opening in 1933. That reality is pretty ironic, given its Scottish-Irish namesake, Dwight E. Morrow, Amherst 1895, was of modest means, at best.

Amb. Morrow, Amherst 1895, was featured on the TIME cover, October 12, 1925.

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The son of a teacher, who put himself through college and Columbia Law School, Morrow became a close classmate with eventual U.S. President Calvin Coolidge, Phi Gamma Delta. Rising to the rank of partner in J.P. Morgan, Morrow was named ambassador to Mexico by Coolidge in 1927. Acclaimed for his character, popular appeal and sound economic philosophies, a 1925 TIME magazine cover paid homage to his genuineness and integrity, which led to a vast improvement in U.S.-Mexico relations. Given his love for Mexico, it is fitting the high school that bears Morrow’s name now consists of some 50% Hispanic students. He was elected U.S. senator from New Jersey in 1930.

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RALES BETA BUSINESSMAN AND PHILANTHROPIST TAKES COMMAND OF HISTORIC NFL FRANCHISE By Justin Warren, SMU ’10 | Designed by Sarah Shepherd

In the world of professional sports, team ownership often carries an air of mystique. These owners can shape the destiny of a franchise for better or worse. Such was the case for the Washington Commanders, a storied NFL team plagued by a nearly quarter century of tumult and scandal under the eye of Dan Snyder. All of that changed in July 2023, however, when businessman, philanthropist and native Washingtonian Mitch Rales, Miami ’78, assumed partial control of the league mainstay, and in so doing ushered in a new era of optimism and hope for sports fans in the nation’s capital. Mitch Rales, new co-owner of the Washington Commanders, on the sideline of FedEx Field in Landover, Maryland, before the team faces the Arizona Cardinals in the 2023 season opener on Sunday, September 10. Photo by Tasos Katopodis/UPI.

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BEYOND THE GRIDIRON

Citing their modest, middle-class backgrounds, in 2019 Emily and Mitch Rales pledged to give the majority of their wealth to philanthropy. They have donated billions of dollars in support of the arts and education, including to found and operate Glenstone, an art museum in Potomac, Maryland, with an endowment on par with New York City’s Metropolitan Museum of Art.

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Mitch Rales and his Beta Sweetheart, Emily Wei Rales, whom he married in 2008.

Brothers Steven Rales, Depauw ’73, (left) and Mitch Rales, Miami ’78 (right)

MEET MITCH

Born August 21, 1956, Mitch Rales enjoyed a modest upbringing in the suburbs of Washington, D.C., learning the values of hard work and determination from his father, Norman, who became a successful entrepreneur. That early exposure to lessons on business and ethics would shape Rales’ future in profound ways, including his decision to enroll at Miami University where, on October 27, 1975, he joined the Alpha Chapter of Beta Theta Pi and graduated three years later with a degree in business administration. Upon completing his education, Mitch, along with biological and fraternal brother Steven, DePauw ’73, ventured into the business world. In 1984, they co-founded Danaher Corporation, which specializes in manufacturing medical, industrial and commercial products. As leaders, the pair have acquired more than three dozen companies and turned Danaher into a Fortune 100 science and technology firm with $31.5 billion in revenues. Rales’ success in the corporate world is often attributed to his innovative thinking, competitive spirit and a relentless focus on quality and customer satisfaction. He’s known for a hands-on approach and a commitment to continuous improvement – principles that will no doubt influence his time and strategy as he sets out into the world of professional sports.

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FOR SPORT

A star high school athlete who captained the football and baseball teams, Rales is not new to sports broadly. One of his former teammates told The Washington Post in 1988 that “Mitty” had a go-forbroke batting style. “He would always go for the home runs and swing for the fences,” he recalled. Throughout his life, as “Mitty” has given way to Mitch, Rales’ tenacity and ambitions have persisted. The Rales family is, likewise, not new to sports ownership. Norman, the family patriarch, at one time held an ownership stake in the Texas Rangers baseball franchise, and Steven, the oldest of the Rales brothers, reportedly mulled a purchase of the then-floundering San Francisco Giants in the mid-1970s. Buying the Commanders isn’t even Mitch’s first foray into the sports scene as he at one time reportedly considered making a play for a stake in the Baltimore Orioles alongside the team’s current owner, Peter Angelos. Though that never materialized, Mitch and Steven did bring the first sports-only radio station, WTEM, to Washington in the 1990s – a venture that, as fate would have it, was eventually taken over by Dan Snyder, the Commanders’ nowbeleaguered former owner.

THE RISE AND FALL OF WASHINGTON

Dating back to its inception in 1932, the Washington Commanders – previously the Boston Braves and Washington Redskins – is one of the NFL’s crown jewels. Its more than 90 years of history have produced nearly 20 Hall of Famers, five league championships, 15 division titles and 25 playoff appearances. When Dan Snyder purchased the team in 1999, dedicated fans hoped that legacy would continue. However, during Snyder’s tenure the team never won another Super Bowl, or even made it to another conference championship game. The

football team experienced an arguably unprecedented fall from grace during his 24 years of ownership, not only on the field but in courts and all the way up to the U.S. Congress, prompting calls far and wide for the team to be sold. As The New York Times put it in July 2023: By the time he agreed in principle to sell the Washington Commanders … Snyder was ravaged by scandals which drew NFL investigations and legal inquiry. The formerly brash, big-spending owner had been pressured into changing the team’s name and logo, buying out his partners and, eventually, to awaken from a dream which had turned into a nightmare for many.

A RECORD-SETTING PURCHASE For months in early 2023, speculation ran rampant about whether a sale would take place at all and, if it did, who Snyder’s successor would be. The list of names included giants of industry, from Amazon’s Jeff Bezos to rapper Jay-Z.

By March, though, two fully financed bids for the team – each meeting Snyder’s $6 billion asking price – had been officially submitted. One came from Canadian billionaire Steve Apostolopoulos, the other from a consortium led by Josh Harris, coowner of the NBA’s Philadelphia 76ers and NHL’s New Jersey Devils. Harris, who grew up in nearby Bethesda, Maryland, didn’t have the ability to close the deal alone. To bring it to fruition, he brought aboard several other investors, but most notably another capital-area local – Rales, whose net worth in 2022 was $5.8 billion, according to Forbes – and NBA basketball legend Earvin “Magic” Johnson. On July 21, 2023, the Harris group closed the $6.05 billion deal, making it the highest price ever paid for a North American professional sports franchise.

ALL OUT BLITZ

The Harris Ownership Group (above) came out victorious, but other personalities pursued the historic football franchise. Byron Allen Comedian; Television Executive Jeff Bezos Founder, Amazon; Owner, Washington Post Shawn Carter (Jay-Z) Rapper, Record Producer and Entrepreneur Michael Dell Founder, Dell Technologies Kevin Durant Player, NBA’s Phoenix Suns Behdad Eghbali Co-founder, Clearlake Capital; Co-owner, Chelsea FC Larry Ellison Co-founder, Oracle Corporation Jose E. Feliciano Co-founder, Clearlake Capital; Co-owner, Chelsea FC Ted Leonsis Owner, Washington Capitals/ Wizards/Mystics Matthew McConaughey Actor; Owner, Austin FC Source: Washingtonian

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BETAS ON TOP

To make the purchase official, the transaction required approval from the league’s other 31 team owners. The decision was unanimous, which means Rales received early support from two of his Beta brothers: the Jacksonville Jaguars’ Shahid Khan, Illinois ’70, and Cincinnati Bengals’ Mike Brown, Dartmouth ’57. Rales now joins Khan and Brown as the league’s third Beta team owner, accounting for nearly 10% of the entire league. Khan offered his congratulations on Rales’ successful bid:

Rales joins the Jacksonville Jaguars’ Shad Khan, Illinois ’70, (top) and the Cincinnati Bengals’ Mike Brown, Dartmouth ’57, (bottom) as the third Beta to currently own an NFL team. The large Nordstrom Beta family from the University of Washington owned the Seattle Seahawks from 1976-1988.

The entire National Football League community will long benefit from the character and leadership that Mitch brings to the Washington Commanders. I am proud to welcome him to the NFL ownership family, and even more so knowing we share the bond of Beta Theta Pi. The values instilled in me through Beta continue to serve me in both business and in life, and I am confident Mitch’s experience has been no different.

AN EYE TO THE FUTURE

Rales is now thrust into the spotlight as a team owner. During his opening press conference, he recalled taking a bus to home football games with his three brothers from the Friendship Heights neighborhood of Washington, D.C., to the historic Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium. His nostalgia and enthusiasm inspired hope that the Commanders’ legacy was in good hands. “We’re here to build this again from the bottom up by engaging everybody in a passionate, inspiring way,” Rales said. “We are here to ignite the communities we serve by winning championships.” Upon taking the helm, Rales and his partners immediately set out to usher in a new era for the Washington Commanders – one that is intentional about culture and stresses zero tolerance for “ethically challenged behavior.” Recognizing the team’s historical importance, Rales and his fellow investors pledged to support initiatives and outreach programs to create an environment where the team is once again seen as a community asset that fosters pride and unity among Washingtonians.

EXCITEMENT IS BREWING FOR THE WASHINGTON COMMANDERS. “I’VE WAITED SEVEN YEARS TO SEE THE FAN BASE LIKE THIS.” – JONATHAN ALLEN COMMANDERS DEFENSIVE TACKLE

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Knowing a potential new stadium deal is on the horizon, Rales and his fellow owners also committed $40 million to upgrade the team’s current home, FedEx Field, to enhance the fan experience and provide more comfortable conditions for players. And on the matter of the team name, which the team could consider changing once again under this new ownership,

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Rales says definitively it will not revert back to the nickname it held from 1933 until 2019. “That ship has sailed,” he said. “We’re not going to relitigate the past … We’re about building the future and not having a divisive culture.”

THE FUTURE OF THE WASHINGTON COMMANDERS

As Rales and his colleagues look to revitalize the franchise, one thing is clear: Though long-term success will be judged on the field, hopes are high. An estimated 5,000 people attended an event last summer to celebrate the new ownership group. “I’ve waited seven years to see the fan base like this,” Commanders tackle Jonathan Allen told the crowd.

If he’s half as committed to his hometown Commanders as he is to his Fraternity, the answer is a resounding “yes.” When the Miami chapter launched its Forever Alpha Campaign to reestablish the chapter’s membership and renovate its historic home in 2017, alumni approached Rales asking for his support. “The most important experience that I had in my years at Miami happened at [the Beta house],” Rales said. And with that, he made a $100,000 gift and pledged an additional $200,000 in matching gifts. If success is a passionate leader willing to do what it takes for the causes he loves, Beta can attest that the Washington Commanders are in good hands. 

For team supporters who have endured a grueling stretch of disappointments, though, many rightfully question if Rales is committed enough to steer this latest venture through to success.

Though a new stadium deal may soon be on the horizon, in the meantime Rales’ group has spent $40 million upgrading the team’s current home, FedEx Field.

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BETA’S HOLIDAY

GIFT GUIDE GUIDE Unwrap the spirit of brotherhood with Beta Theta Pi’s Holiday Gift Guide, featuring a curated selection of merchandise from Beta’s official store, BetaSpirit.com. Elevate your holiday cheer with a variety of Beta-branded apparel and gifts.

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1. Coat of Arms Mug - $20.80 • 6-65-JY1393 2. Carhartt Beanie - $46.80 • 6-38-JY0AF0 3. Under Armour Polo - $69.61 • 6-34-JY14L8A 4. Flannel Pants - $32.11 • 6-34-JY10BOB 5. Duffel Bag - $47.84 • 6-33-JY12ZA 6. Golf Balls - $46.64 • 6-71-JY0477 7. Ohio Fleece Hoodie - $30.92 • 6-33-JY16E0AL 8. Columbia Fleece Jacket - $67.50 • 6-34-JY14UTA *Search by product number on BetaSpirit.com

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Beta Theta Pi Heritage Ornament Add a shimmer of tradition to your festivities with this inaugural piece from the Beta Theta Pi Heritage Ornament series — a multi-layered, gold ornament fashioned into the Fraternity’s coat of arms. Let this limited run collectible serve as a beacon of brotherhood that gleams through the season, available while supplies last at beta.org/heritageornament. *Ornament designed and manufactured in collaboration with Beacon Design by ChemArt, America’s leading ornament manufacturer and producer of the White House Historical Association’s annual Christmas ornament since 1981. 2023 Coat of Arms Gold Ornament - $25

BETA SHOP

Explore the ultimate Beta shopping experience at thebetashop.com, where tradition meets variety. From apparel to accessories, this one-stop marketplace brings together a diverse selection of merchandise from Beta’s licensed vendors, all tailored for the brotherhood.

1. Beta Grey Greek Letter Trucker Hat - $25.95 2. Beta Flannel Throw Blanket - $59.95 3. North Face Fleece Jacket Embroidered Letters - $144.99 4. Beta Navy Hoodie with Sewn On Letters - $54.95 5. Beta Nike Embroidered Hoodie - $78.95 6. Puffy Jacket - White Embroidered Letters - $109.99

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campus life student highlights Kinder Named 2023 Tyler Trent Courage and Resilience Award Winner

He was just your typical high schooler, a lover of all things sports, friends and the daily excitement associated with coming of age. A product of Cathedral High, a private Catholic high school located on the northeast side of Indianapolis, Andrew Kinder, Purdue '26, had the world at his fingertips – great family, great friends, great future. That was, until the lacrosse player took a hit his junior year resulting in a trip to the hospital. First believed to be a broken rib, tests discovered something different – an enlarged spleen – and then the moment he and his family would never forget: "You have cancer. Leukemia." Devastated, to say the least, his teammates seemed to take it equally hard. With two older sisters, they were the brothers he never had. Recalling the moment he and one of Andrew's closest childhood friends got the news in the locker room, Jack Wajda, Kentucky '26, shared,“I just remember us looking at each other and giving each other a huge hug as we were crying.” When he lost his hair, clippers ensured the rest of the team did, too. Despite grueling treatments, Andrew graduated from high school and added more brothers to the family: He joined Beta. The irony that Beta Mu's annual "Buzz-a-Beta" philanthropy benefits Purdue's Institute for Cancer Research isn't lost on anyone. Now in remission, Andrew was awarded the 2023 Tyler Trent Courage and Resilience Award, an honor that recognizes an undergraduate who has encountered serious physical or daunting adversity while pursuing higher education. Like Tyler Trent, one of the Boilermakers' most recent avid fans, Andrew is anything but typical. (Read more at stories.purdue.edu.)

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campuslife A | Happy HAlphaween from Miami University

Pairing up to compete for bragging rights and best carved pumpkins, Alpha Betas at Miami University gathered in the chapter house complex's central courtyard to show off their Halloween artwork created during a social with the women of Zeta Tau Alpha. According to some who lost, "The results were rigged." A

Add another trophy to the mantle for Delta Lambda Chapter in Tallahassee. Beta Brother Kyle Casiple, Florida State '24, was honored during halftime of the Seminoles' game against Duke on October 21 when he was named the 2023 Homecoming Chief.

This marks the second Homecoming Chief win for FSU Betas in the last five years. In 2019, Caleb Dawkins '24, also received the highly coveted honor.

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As fellow Beta Russell Lucas '26, praised his brother on social media, "Kyle invented involvement."

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B | Florida State Betas Boast Another Homecoming Chief

C | Cincy's Big and Little Bros

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One of Beta's cherished traditions is the matching and revealing of big and little brothers. That mentormentee relationship is profound, helping broaden a new member's friendships beyond his own class into the greater bonds of the chapter. UC Betas recently expanded their family lines, including these two biglittle duos, (left to right) Rhashan Turner '27, and Brady Miller '26, and Bryce Gunn '26, and Nathan Rudnick '24. With a new 36-man class embraced by 108 Beta brothers, they're doing it right in Cincinnati!

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campuslife D | SHU Betas Never Forget

Ever since Beta's establishment at Sacred Heart University in fall 2017, the chapter has been a value-add to the Roman Catholic campus in Connecticut – as evidenced by its explosive growth to an 86-man chapter.

Not surprisingly, that enthusiasm is coupled with patriotism, demonstrated again this year by their 9/11 stair climb honoring those lost in the 2001 terrorist attacks before they were even born.

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E | Georgia Tech Betas Scale Stairway to Heaven in Austria Georgia Tech has long been known for its engineering college, which routinely ranks among the top 10 across the U.S. Could that be why this math-minded foursome of Beta brothers from the Gamma Eta Chapter found so much satisfaction during their study abroad program this summer climbing the "Stairway to Heaven" in Austria?

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Requiring them to scale a 140-foot ladder over a 2,300-foot abyss in the Dachstein Mountains, one can't help but love the fact they prioritized taking the Beta flag!

F | When It Comes to Beta Spirit, It's All About The U Recruitment totals for the fall won't be made official until January, but initial reporting suggests Beta is headed for a banner year.

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One need look no further than Eta Beta Chapter at "The U" in Miami, Florida, given the fall class – which is typically smaller than the spring – boasts a hearty 13 new members. Chartered in 2009, the chapter has swelled to 135 brothers strong!

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The Miata Master In his first race of the season in early June, Brian Kaminskey, Sacred Heart '26, finished first in the Mazda Miata MX-5 MST4 series in Monticello, New York. This is the second year in a row he claimed the title of Sprint Champion, having won the race in 2022, as well. A self-described adrenaline junky, Brian is also passionate about raising funds for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and the fight against childhood cancer.

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2x All-American Tyrell Pierce, Knox '24, certainly lived up to Knox College's nickname, the "Prairie Fire." Bringing absolute heat on the track, he broke six school records last spring in the indoor 200m, 400m and 4x200m Relay, and outdoor 200m, 400m and 4x100m Relay. A two-time All-American, and Knox's 2023 Men's Athlete of the Year, Tyrell transferred to Nebraska this fall to compete at the D-I level. Photo: Knox College

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campuslife G | Wazzu Betas Win Tourney

Wouldn't you know it? Beta joined with the Washington State athletic department to host a campus-wide 3-on-3 basketball tournament and, you guessed it, the men in these slick jerseys came home with the dub thanks to a hard-fought buzzer beater. Cougar basketball players weren't allowed to play, of course, but they did a bang-up job serving as coaches. Way to go, Beta Cougs!

I | FIU Beta Welcomed to Banking Internship in Style

Giovanni Luciano, Florida International '24, landed a top-shelf internship this summer with Morgan Stanley. Even better? Beyond the cool way the company welcomed him to work on the digital billboards his first day, he completed the internship and secured a full-time offer!

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On May 18, the NIC announced the appointment of six undergraduates to its IFC Advisory Council for 202324, including two-term IFC President Braeden Boyle, High Point ’24 (featured). One month later, the NIC revealed this year’s 12 Undergraduates of Distinction honorees, including Chuck Perry, Truman State ’22, and Nathan Satterfield, Michigan ’23.

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H | NIC Honors Two Betas, Taps Two-Term Beta IFC Prez

J | SDSU Betas Make Waves

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Following the 184th Convention's "Be The Match" service project, San Diego State Betas held a campus swabbing event and added another 211 to the bone marrow registry. Since Convention, 900-plus individuals have registered thanks to events hosted by chapters at Appalachian State, Cal Poly, Loyola Marymount, TCU and Texas.

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verything is bigger in Texas, including Beta Conventions. For only the second time in history, the Fraternity’s annual reunion was held in the Metroplex, hosted August 3-6, 2023, at the Renaissance Dallas Addison Hotel. Three local chapter presidents – Brian Hopp, TCU ’25, Jordan Nash, Texas at Arlington ’23, and James Tota, SMU ’25 – proudly welcomed some 850 Betas, Sweethearts and friends to the “Big D” and the 184th General Convention. Attendees were wowed Thursday night with the Model Initiation kickoff and then engaged in the third installment of The Great Conversation. Facilitated in his highly effective knee-to-knee format to promote deeper conversations, Brother Dipper DiPaolo, Michigan ’78, was welcomed back for the first time since the 175th anniversary in Oxford. He called for Beta to reclaim the positive aspect of being “radical,” part of Beta’s pioneering DNA. Some 85 awards were received by more than 50 chapters and individuals at Friday’s Awards Luncheon, and Undergraduate Speaker Adam Jolles, Kansas ’24, moved all attendees as he spoke on his chapter’s support of a brother with the recurrence of Acute Myeloid Leukemia. Among the many items of debate in the legislation hall, delegates were pleased with the growth of two young chapters and approved the charters of the Zeta Beta Chapter at South Florida and Theta Theta Chapter at Embry-Riddle. (See page 42 for legislation results.) A Friday night at the ballpark with brothers new and old, cheering on the Texas Rangers, was the perfect cap to a day of education and legislation. The awards and recognition continued into Saturday night, as the Celebration Banquet was the day’s featured event. There, 13 John Reily Knox Awards were presented to deserving chapters along with the presentation of two Oxford Cups and the Francis W. Shepardson Award. (See pages 44-45 for award recipients.)

Left: Adam Jolles, Kansas ’24, during his Awards Luncheon keynote address. Above: Dipper DiPaolo, Michigan ’78, leads all attendees in The Great Conversation Part III: A Radical Brotherhood.

“I came here to be with my brothers. I came here to hear words of wisdom. To reconnect, to talk to you undergraduates, to be inspired by you. You are our future, and I have such great hope for you. I need that energy of your youth and enthusiasm.” — Tom Purinton, Kansas State ’63

A thrilling end to the entire weekend was The Dragon Classic golf outing, returning for the first time since 2009. Foursomes hit the links to show off their best in the scramble. In dramatic fashion, Brother Luke Rimsky, Dayton ’24, tried to win the closest to the pin challenge and came away with a hole-in-one!

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business of the fraternity

APPROVED PROPOSALS Proposal 1 Proposal 2

Update Subject to Suspension Definition

Proposal 3 Proposal 5

Clarification of Collegiate Membership

Proposal 6 Proposal 7 Proposal 8

Modernize Financial Language in The Code

Inclusive Language for Chapter Meetings and Chapters Without Houses Update References to a Beta’s Spouse To Be Non-Gender Specific Expansion of Collegiate Leadership Awards Allow All Chapters With a Facility To Host Up to Seven Alumni-Sponsored Events Annually With Alcohol

Proposal 16 Update and Align Trustee Membership and Elections Proposal 18 Statement of Position on Anti-discrimination, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Resolution 1 Men of Principle Scholarship Review

FAILED PROPOSALS Top: Jonathan Brant, Miami ’75, was introduced for the first time as newly elected General Fraternity President. Bottom: Chapter President Jaycee Perez, South Florida ’24, thanks delegates for an affirmative vote to recharter his Zeta Beta Chapter.

Proposal 4 Statement of Position on Gender Identity Proposal 9 The Badge To Be Worn on the Lapel Proposal 10 Improve Consistency of the Term “New Member” Proposal 11 Redefine Substance-Free Housing Proposal 12 Withdrawn by Author Proposal 13 Create a Mediation Review Committee Proposal 14 Withdrawn by Author Proposal 15 Modify the Term “Colony” and Update Article III Proposal 17 Withdrawn by Author

APPROVED CHARTERS “The ability to have serious debates and conversations around difficult and sometimes polarizing topics while remaining respectful was an amazing thing to witness. While there were many different views and opinions, we all left there with a mutual feeling of respect for one another and pride in what we accomplished.” — Jono Holloway, British Columbia ’24

Zeta Beta Chapter University of South Florida Theta Theta Chapter Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

BOARD OF TRUSTEES ELECTIONS President Trustees

Jonathan Brant, Miami ’75 Scott Fussell, Middle Tennessee State ’95 Nick Sexton, Eastern Kentucky ’11 (Re-elected) Joel Stern, UC Riverside ’94 (Re-elected)

For a legislation summary, visit beta.org/cnv184.

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Final reflection AS GENERAL FRATERNITY PRESIDENT

—TOM CASSADY, CINCINNATI ’76, IN OPENING REMARKS TO TRUSTEES AT HIS FINAL BOARD MEETING

s the elected and appointed leaders of Beta Theta Pi, we gather together in this Board of Trustees meeting just prior to the 184th annual Convention. We will conduct the important business of the Fraternity in both the meeting as a Board and in the General Convention. Let us never forget the real reason we are here: to promote the fundamental objects of our Fraternity. As you know, they are “the mutual assistance in the honorable labors and aspirations of life, the devotion to the cultivation of the intellect, unsullied friendship and unfaltering fidelity.” Our founders chose these principles to create and inspire a compelling brotherhood based on love. We work on diversity, equity and inclusion; new member education; and creating a culture of safety, leadership, achievement, accountability, service and philanthropy in order to build something better, something aspirational. It enables us to care more personally and empowers us to love more deeply – which makes us a better brother, and will make us better men, husbands, fathers and leaders. C.S. Lewis said, “To love at all is to be vulnerable. Love anything, and your heart will certainly be wrung and possibly be broken. If you want to make sure of keeping it intact, you must give your heart to no one, not even to an animal. Wrap it carefully round with hobbies and little luxuries; avoid all entanglements; lock it up safe in the casket or coffin of your selfishness. But in that casket — safe, dark, motionless, airless — it will change. It will not be broken; it will become unbreakable, impenetrable, irredeemable.”

Beta brothers are vulnerable, authentic and real. We hold each other accountable with discipline and kindness in our Eyes of Wooglin. We gently push our friends to be better, and we courageously and lovingly hold them accountable. Discipline is what makes a Beta of character: We are willing to delay gratification, accept responsibility and dedicate ourselves to the truth, as Scott Peck talks about in “The Road Less Traveled.” It is only with discipline that we can truly love, and it is only with discipline that we can have a strong brotherhood. The mental health of our members is a significant concern that challenges us as leaders. We know that a healthy, loving brotherhood is an ideal antidote. Kindness, inclusivity and listening are the tools we use to remedy the toxins of isolation and loneliness. Wooglin taught us, and we teach our new members. I want to say one more time for the record how humbled I am to serve as General Fraternity President of this Great and Good Fraternity. Other than my family, Beta has been the most important institution of my life. It has changed me into the man I am — still imperfect, still a dreamer, still a lover, but better nonetheless. I will never be able to repay her for all I have learned. Now, if you would, please join me by standing and sharing Beta’s Loving Cup and singing our most famous fraternal song. 

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CHAPTER AWARDS

John Reily Knox Award | Centre (10), Creighton (6), Georgia Tech (10), Idaho (9), John Carroll (3), Kettering B (12), Miami (11), MIT (3), New Jersey (5), San Diego (14), Texas (3), Truman State (14), Virginia Tech (4)

Francis H. Sisson Award | Arkansas (2), Cal Poly (5), Case Western Reserve (15), Central Michigan (15), Centre (16), Cincinnati (19), Creighton (7), Delaware (5), Elon (3), Georgia Tech (36), High Point (4), Idaho (20), Iowa (10), John Carroll (6), Kansas (20), Kettering B (14), Miami (17), MIT (11), New Jersey (5), Oklahoma State (9), Pittsburgh (6), Purdue (10), San Diego (16), South Florida (5), TCU (9), Texas (8), Texas A&M (16), Texas at Arlington (7), Toronto (15), Truman State (22), Utah (14), Virginia Tech (8)

Advisory Team of the Year | Bethany Best New Song Competition | South Florida Charles Henry Hardin Leadership Development Award | South Dakota (Total Attendees, 9); Kennesaw State (Highest Chapter Participation, 61%)

Excellence in Risk Management | Florida H.H. Stephenson Jr. Award for Excellence in Historical Preservation and Research | Virginia Tech John Holt Duncan Community Service Award | Idaho Most Improved Chapter of the Year | Florida North Dakota Award for Excellence in Chapter Publications | Cal Poly Outstanding Campus Involvement | John Carroll Outstanding Recruitment Program | San Diego Outstanding New Member Education | MIT Outstanding Alumni Relations | John Carroll Outstanding Alumni Association | South Dakota Virginia Tech Awards For Academic Excellence Highest GPA | Vanderbilt Most Improved GPA | Denison Region Leaders | Elon (MA), Georgia Tech (SE), Kansas (SC), Kettering B (EGL), Louisville (S), Maine (NE), Miami (WGL), Nebraska (NC), San Diego (SW), Utah (NW)

awards and recognition

Top Fraternity GPA on Campus | Appalachian State, Butler, Cal Poly, Centre, Creighton, Dayton, Denison, Denver, High Point, James Madison, John Carroll, Kansas, Kentucky, Kettering B, Loyola Chicago, Miami, Northeastern, Oklahoma, Pittsburgh, Sacred Heart, Saint Louis, San Diego, South Florida, TCU, Texas at Arlington, Utah, Vanderbilt, West Chester

Whitman Choral Cup | Texas at Arlington Left: Brothers from the Gamma Xi Chapter at the University of Florida show off their awards announced during Friday’s Awards Luncheon.

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The Convention Chorus, led by General Fraternity Chorister Brock Johnson, Oklahoma State ’09, and joined at times by all brothers in the crowd, serenaded attendees with a medley of Beta songs at Saturday night’s Celebration Banquet.

INDIVIDUAL AWARDS Francis W. Shepardson Award

Bob Schnese, Wisconsin ’83

Oxford Cup David Koch, MIT ’62 (Posthumous) Bill Koch, MIT ’62

Jonathan J. Brant Interfraternalism Award Dr. Carrie Whittier, Alpha Omicron Pi

Jerry M. Blesch General Secretary Leadership Award Nathan Satterfield, Michigan ’23

NIC Undergraduate Awards of Distinction Nathan Satterfield, Michigan ’23 Chuck Perry, Truman State ’22

David H. and William I. Koch, MIT ’62 Oxford Cup Roll No. 88 and 89 Twin brothers who followed their older brother, Charles ’57, to both MIT and Beta Theta Pi, David and Bill played basketball for the school, with David as captain.

For Convention news, photo galleries, videos and more, scan the QR code or visit beta.org/cnv184.

In business, they built multi-billion dollar companies, becoming two of the most philanthropic men in the U.S., supporting cancer research, the arts and education.

Dr. Edward B. Taylor Chapter Counselor of the Year Lorie Miller, Friend of Beta (James Madison)

Charles W. Warner Fraternity/Sorority Advisor of the Year Elizabeth Aiello-Coppola, Chi Omega (Cal Poly)

Regional Chief of the Year Chuck Graves, Middle Tennessee State ’94

District Chief of the Year David Thompson, Purdue ’64

Rookie District Chief of the Year Ian Ross, Michigan ’21

Outstanding Advisor of the Year Antonio Dempsey, John Carroll ’18

House Corporation Excellence Award

Robert L. Schnese, Wisconsin ’83 Francis W. Shepardson Award Roll No. 30 In his 40 years since graduation, and with loyal support from his Beta Sweetheart, Lori, Bob has served the Fraternity as chapter advisor, district chief, regional director, Trustee and two-term General Fraternity President.

David Krebs, DePauw ’78

House Director of the Year Todd Curry, Friend of Beta (South Carolina)

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MEMORIALIZING

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OXFORD CUP RECIPIENT AND TECH TRAILBLAZER WHO REVOLUTIONIZED DIGITAL CREATIVITY PASSES AT 82 Written by Justin Warren, SMU ’10 | Designed by Alex Fuentes, Texas at Arlington ’20

n the world of technology and design, certain names shine as bright beacons of innovation and influence. Amazon’s Jeff Bezos, Meta’s Mark Zuckerberg and X’s Elon Musk shepherd the industry in the twenty-first century, but decades earlier stood luminary figures whose vision and pioneering spirits first transformed the way we create and interact with digital content. Among them, Apple’s Steve Jobs, Microsoft’s Bill Gates and Adobe Co-founder John Warnock, Utah ’62.

Warnock, an Oxford Cup honoree whose life and achievements left an indelible mark on modern personal computing, died from pancreatic cancer on August 19 at age 82. John Edward Warnock was born October 6, 1940, in Holladay, Utah, just outside Salt Lake City. Though in interviews he called himself a “mediocre” student who failed algebra in his first year of high school, he ultimately attended the University of Utah – where he was initiated into the Gamma Beta Chapter of Beta Theta Pi on May 17, 1959 – and earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees in mathematics and a doctorate in electrical engineering. In obtaining that crowning academic achievement, according to the Los Angeles Times, Warnock produced the shortest Ph.D. dissertation in the school’s history – “a masterpiece of conciseness” at 32 pages. Afterwards, he and his Beta Sweetheart, Marva, moved to Northern California

where he began a career in technology. He eventually went to work for Xerox, where he met Dr. Chuck Geschke. Together, they worked to figure out what Warnock called “the holy grail in computer science” – how to communicate documents between computers and printers. When the partners arrived at a solution, their bosses at Xerox weren’t interested, so Warnock and Geschke quit. The two used their discovery to found Adobe Systems, named for a creek near Warnock’s home, in 1982. Their initial product, PostScript, became an essential component of desktop printers and typesetting machines in a matter of years. The protocol made it possible to accurately represent fonts and images on a computer screen, paving the way for the development of desktop publishing software. Now, individuals and small businesses could create professional-quality printed materials, including brochures, magazines and newsletters, without the need for expensive equipment. Though objectively successful due to these innovations alone, Adobe didn’t become known to the masses until the 1990s when Warnock created a universal document format readable on any device and platform. The Portable Document Format (PDF) significantly simplified document sharing and archiving, thereby changing the way the world viewed and interacted with digital content.

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Under Warnock’s leadership, Adobe continued to innovate and expand its product offerings with Adobe InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator, which together laid the foundation for the Adobe Creative Suite, a comprehensive suite of software that has become the industry standard for creative professionals. Dr. Warnock retired as CEO in 2000 and he was chairman of the board, a position he shared with Dr. Geschke, until 2017. He remained a member of the company’s board of directors until his death. At the time of his passing, John Warnock had 20 patents to his name and was the deserving recipient of numerous awards, including Beta's Oxford Cup recognizing alumni of outstanding professional achievement, as well as the prestigious National Medal of Technology and Innovation which he received from President Barack Obama in 2009. A strong supporter of higher education, in 2003 he and his wife donated 200,000 shares of Adobe Systems (worth some $5.7 million) as the naming gift for the University of Utah’s new engineering building, as well as three presidential endowed chairs at his alma mater and one at Stanford University.

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Adobe’s PageMaker, released in 1985, played a pivotal role in democratizing the publishing process. At its initial public offering, Adobe debuted at a split adjusted share price of $0.17. Today, it is the fifth largest software company by market cap, trading at $556.28 per share. At a March 2012 gathering with some 230 in attendance, including previous honoree Spence Eccles, Utah '56, and former General Fraternity President Doug Houser, Willamette '57, (pictured bottom right), Warnock became the 75th recipient of Beta’s Oxford Cup.

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chapterineternal loving memory

Friends of Beta

Elizabeth Guevara, Oct. 13 Fred Lawler, Sept. 10 Kathy Lewis, Aug. 8 LouAnn Williams, Sept. 29 Carolyn W. Wilson, Feb. 7

Alabama

CHAPTER ETERNAL

Forever Remembered Notices of Betas, Sweethearts and Friends of Beta who passed within the last two years and were reported to the Administrative Office between April 27 and October 25 are included in this listing. Report a Beta’s Death Please contact the Beta receptionist at 800.800.BETA or officemanager@beta.org to report a death.

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Donate to the Archives Ask loved ones to donate your Beta badge and important Beta artifacts to the Fraternity’s Archives and Museum in Oxford. Memorial Gifts The Fraternity is often asked how to memorialize a dearly departed Beta. Memorial gifts can be made at beta.org/gift or with Director of Development Laura Lednik at 800.800.BETA. In lieu of flowers, consider naming the Beta Leadership Fund in your own obituary.

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Phillip G. Hodges '75, April 11 Wayne A. Hogg '66, May 31

Amherst

David N. Laux Jr. '50, July 2 Frederick F. Marston Jr. '52, June 18 George J. Phillips Jr. '55, Jan. 24 George A. Scanlan Jr. '51, Aug. 15

Arizona State

Lance L. Kuester '83, Dec. 4, 2022

Auburn

Austin A. Caldwell Jr. '74, Sept. 5

Ball State

Case

Bradley J. Pettibone '44, Oct. 23, 2022 c

Centre

Clarence V. Bloomfield '48, Oct. 11, 2022 Sebastian Chai-Onn ’18, June 5 Robert C. Giltner '75, Sept. 15 John A. Gregory Jr. '52, May 29, 2021 Jerome A. Michelsen '61, March 3

Chicago

James B. Zagel '62, July 15

Cincinnati

William C. Duffey '46, Nov. 22, 2022 c D. A. Jefferis '60, Sept. 17, 2022 Jerome E. Kennedy '51, June 25 Alan Meyer '99, June 22 Mark R. Naegel '71, Aug. 6 Nelson C. Vincent '12, June 2 James W. Vockell Jr. '67, May 16 Ben T. Yamaguchi, Jr. '56, Aug. 3

Clemson

Dennis P. Collins '78, April 17

David J. Bernstel '88, April 18

Baylor

Colgate

Paul E. Venable '83, June 7

Beloit

Allan F. Schneider '48, June 9 Junie L. Sinson '52, March 18

Bethany

Thomas J. Hawk '57, June 1

Bowdoin

Theodore C. Sandquist '59, Oct. 1 c

British Columbia

David H. Burnett '50, May 15 Robert McClelland '37, May 8 Peter B. Sievenpiper '50, Sept. 21, 2022

Brown

James L. McLay '51, May 30

Cal State, Chico

David B. Greenwood '51, March 23 James M. Lomonosoff '73, Nov. 23, 2022 John P. Rutter Jr. '55, March 9 Peter D. Vogt '65, April 7 William E. Williams '59, Nov. 18, 2022

Colorado College

Kenneth A. Shane '60, Dec. 8, 2022 c

Columbia

Thomas E. Powers '51, May 4

Dartmouth

John J. Heidbrink '65, Feb. 17 Terence S. Malone '52, Sept. 15, 2021

Davidson

William G. Boyd '63, July 19 Charles D. Nanney '58, Jan. 10, 2022

Denison

DePauw

J. R. Emens '56, June 28 Robert V. Johnson '56, Sept. 2 Robert P. Little '59, March 23 James A. Readey '67, Aug. 11

Duke

Thomas E. Enck '59, Aug. 1 Miles J. Gullingsrud Jr. '63, Oct. 9, 2022 Gene L. James '54, May 31 Arthur I. Kuman '51, Nov. 23, 2022 Thomas N. McNamara '52, Oct. 10, 2022 George P. Smith '55, May 10 c

East Carolina

Michael D. Featherstone '91, Aug. 5

Emory

Jules S. Dupont Jr. '72, Aug. 12

Florida

Thomas D. Bryant '78, Aug. 28 Paul F. DeLargy '53, Sept. 26 Donald L. Tuttle '56, Sept. 1

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Charles W. Huddleston, Oct. 3 c

Georgia

Clark P. Howard '00, May 21 Scott C. Huggins '93, Aug. 1

Georgia Tech

Charles K. Cobb, Jr '56, Aug. 21 Patrick D. Dean '62, July 24 c Richard W. DeVane Jr. '56, May 21 Larry P. Jackson '60, Aug. 31, 2022 c Thomas C. Mayes Jr. '54, April 22 William A. Thau Jr. '62, Aug. 26

Hanover

Ralph W. Anderson '58, April 16 Herbert P. Brandt '52, Aug. 28 Vincent D. Kinkade '83, June 27 Thomas H. Waltz '60, June 29, 2022

Idaho

Mark A. Blum '99, March 9

Carleton

Don P. Brown '58, Oct. 2 James A. Kijowski '69, Jan. 31, 2022 Edward F. Weber '53, Feb. 27

Robert A. Bartles '83, Nov. 29, 2022 Donald S. Carley '51, Sept. 29, 2021 Ronald G. Chaney '50, July 15 Maurice Quinn '50, Aug. 23

Illinois

David B. Johnson '88, June 1, 2021

Carnegie Mellon

Denver

George L. Candler Jr. '54, Jan. 23 James M. de Blasis '59, Nov. 30, 2022 c Kenneth K. Humphreys '59, May 26 John W. Wesner '58, July 3

Luke T. Brennan ’24, Oct. 20 Frederick H. Stinchfield '73, Aug. 12, 2022

Elizabeth Guevara Friend of Beta Oct. 13 Volunteering in 2011 to serve on Beta’s founding advisory team at Chapman University, Elizabeth served for five years as Eta Theta’s risk management advisor. Waging a fierce 3-year battle against breast cancer, she leaves behind a husband and young daughter.

Sebastian Chai-Onn Centre ’18 June 5 Described as “a bright light” in Beta and “always punctual and never underdressed,” Sebastian was a curious learner who studied abroad and earned his MBA at Maryland. Working for the Four Seasons as finance manager, he died by suicide.

John L. Bitzer '74, July 14 William R. Bradle '72, Sept. 19, 2022 Randall W. Dahl '68, May 3 Richard D. Koeller '59, Nov. 13, 2022

Jim Zagel Chicago ’62 July 15 Son of Jewish immigrants from Poland, Jim served as chapter president and earned a Harvard law degree. Appointed by President Reagan, he served on the FISA Court, oversaw mobster convictions and presided over the corruption trial of Illinois Gov. Blagojevich.

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Fred K. Konrad '62, Sept. 8 Jerry A. Krumbholz '52, June 8 Ronald W. Maris '58, Aug. 21 James C. Potter '66, July 1, 2022

Indiana

Brock L. Blosser '65, Nov. 13, 2022 William L. Green II '66, Jan. 14 Joseph A. Greenlee III '85, June 3 Michael C. Haggarty '56, Feb. 28 Erik J. Jensen '65, July 31 Stephen P. Johnson '65, April 3 Steven M. Mowrer '64, Aug. 10 Chlois D. O’Neal '72, Oct. 8 William W. Wells '60, July 13

Iowa

Edward A. Brodersen '58, Dec. 1, 2022 Steven J. Naber '74, April 30 William D. Schoonover III '73, Jan. 20, 2022

Iowa State

Johns Hopkins

Wilfred M. Potter '53, Aug. 6

Kansas

Robert F. Banker '49, May 16 Jan L. Cobble '63, Sept. 25 Michael T. Hagan '06, Aug. 17 Melvin G. Kettner '47, Nov. 13, 2022 Philip D. Ridenour '66, June 13

Robert D. Cowdery '49, Aug. 26 Richard W. Knostman '53, March 16, 2022 James P. Lindsay '59, Jan. 12, 2022 c David H. Martin '88, Oct. 5 Ronald E. Nelson '63, Sept. 19 Burton G. Randle '50, April 6

Daniel Perez '24, May 13

Michigan

Charles D. Abood '66, Oct. 22, 2022 Galtjo L. Geertsema '54, May 27 Robert H. Gillow '56, March 12 c

Michigan State

Anthony S. Earl '59, Feb. 23 Howard B. Freeland Jr. '62, Oct. 8 Andrew J. Haase '97, June 12, 2022 Phillip E. Schmitt Jr. '70, Dec. 31, 2022 Richard E. Stegmeyer '59, Nov. 2, 2022

Middle Tennessee State

Barry A. Chandler '87, Jan. 28

Minnesota

Donn P. Barber '56, Aug. 2 Todd S. Ferguson '65, March 12 James W. LaFave '53, April 22 Bertram G. Leach '52, July 11 c

Mississippi

Thorwald H. Anderson '58, April 1 c Jeffrey H. Shaw '88, March 11

Missouri

Maine

John R. Bagley '59, July 10 William H. Bunker '60, April 18 c W. T. Coghill '48, July 25 c Donald W. Collier '56, Sept. 7 c Kenneth L. Harlan '82, April 1 Richard T. Hazell '56, May 24 c Frank L. Kerr '60, Oct. 2 Edwin B. Rector '59, Sept. 10 David L. Ryan '65, Aug. 6 Thomas R. Talbot Jr. '62, Aug. 21

Nelson Vincent Cincinnati ’12 Jun. 2 Beloved Friend of Beta to the Beta Nu Chapter, Nelson’s role as chapter counselor was so influential that the men initiated him onto their roll in 2012. He was eventually appointed by the Board of Trustees to serve on Beta’s Foundation Board.

Don Brown Denison ’58 Oct. 2 A proud Beta along with his dad and two brothers, Don was elected chapter president while also playing football and baseball. Earning his law degree at Western Reserve, he remained passionate about coaching and officiating. He served eight years as district chief.

Knox

John M. Clardy '72, Feb. 8 Christopher R. Tuckey '96, April 17

Lawrence

Theodore C. Froemming Jr. '52, Dec. 6, 2021 Jeffrey C. Chapman '65, March 8 Raymond D. Cheney '64, July 2 John G. Mitchell '62, Feb. 9

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Raymond F. Brunsberg '86, April 23 William G. Roeseler '65, March 11 Robert B. Tabakin '80, March 21

Nebraska

John C. Dean '43, May 26 John W. Hummel '58, July 13 Delbert E. Snoberger '69, Sept. 21 Jonny L. Wendt '68, June 11

North Carolina

Edwin S. Early Jr. '48, Sept. 21, 2021 c Frank W. Leak '56, Oct. 4 c Roger A. Moore '68, Dec. 7, 2022 Thomas A. Sully Jr. '53, Sept. 7 Peter C. Thompson '75, May 11 Michael J. Waltrip '68, Aug. 11

North Dakota

Donald L. Anderson '52, July 27 James H. Prondzinski '65, May 18 c John R. Sakariassen '52, March 26

Northwestern

Jeffrey A. Heller '80, June 2 Franklin C. Jesse, Jr '63, Feb. 11 Richard K. Mastain '46, April 4

Ohio

Robert B. Andersen '67, March 31 William D. Coats '61, March 20 David E. Culbert '59, May 25 c Richard M. Fulks '68, Feb. 21 Roger S. Krupa '70, Oct. 7 Glenn C. Randall '59, Sept. 14 Robert R. Riggin '57, Sept. 26 Eugene J. Vejsicky '57, March 14 Garry L. Weigand '65, July 2 c

Ohio State

Alfred A. Campbell '52, March 14 David L. Dillahunt '57, Aug. 16 Chris S. Jeney '88, March 13 George M. McClure Jr. '44, Nov. 8, 2022

Ohio Wesleyan

Charles T. Cozier '58, March 12 Charles P. Hauck '52, Aug. 17

Oklahoma

Gary D. Baer '60, March 6, 2022 Richard C. Baker '52, Aug. 5 John D. Coleman '62, May 1 John R. Eubanks '56, Oct. 14 Eric K. Feaver '67, June 22, 2022

Luke Brennan Denver ’24 Oct. 20 In the words of his brothers, “Luke was a beacon of joy across Denver’s campus . . . and a Beta full of love. He was a man of principle to the highest degree.” Set to graduate next spring, Luke loved animals, golfing, skiing, surfing, fishing and boating.

Daniel Perez Miami (Fla.) ’24 May 13 Known for his big smile, humor and positivity, Daniel loved soccer, F1 racing and traveling home to Venezuela. Studying entrepreneurship, he drowned while on vacation with Beta brothers this summer. Bob Gillow Michigan ’56 March 12 A Navy veteran and lifelong supporter of Lambda Chapter, having served for years as house corporation president, Bob worked for IBM and owned multiple car dealerships. Bert Leach Minnesota ’52 July 11 A retired Army helicopter pilot, serving a tour of duty in Korea and two tours in Vietnam, Bert was life-loyal to his Beta Pi Chapter. Longtime alumni board member, he also served on the Beta Foundation’s $20 million capital campaign for the Men of Principle intitiative, 2001-06. Glenn Randall Ohio ’59 Sept. 14 Lead donor to Beta Kappa’s 2013 house renovation, Glenn has a slew of campus honors named for him, including OU’s Lifetime Achievement Award. For his generosity, the Beta house also bears his name.

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Kansas State

Miami (Fla.)

MIT

CHAPTER ETERNAL

James S. Balloun '60, Feb. 25 c Shawn M. Fernald '87, Dec. 21, 2022 William S. LaGrange '53, Jan. 22, 2022 J. T. Rohwer '63, July 31 James H. Woods Jr. '58, Nov. 12, 2022

Miami

Thomas K. Amstutz '66, Jan. 18 Bruce H. Branyan '69, Aug. 2 c Charles O. Chrysler '52, April 8 c Erin M. Ennis '89, Feb. 22 Robert B. Huebschman '54, April 30, 2022 Bruce K. Ismael '70, May 31 Phillip D. Jeffers '70, Jan. 6 Barry H. Kent '58, Aug. 26 Richard P. LaFleur '83, Aug. 16 Jon G. Peterson '66, June 30 George N. Stefango '64, Feb. 19 Richard C. Zima '66, Sept. 11

Jim Whitmer Texas Tech ’25 June 24 Remembered for his influence, Jim always encouraged his brothers to embrace life with energy and excitement – always pursuing the best of themselves. A mechanical engineering major, he was fatally struck in a hit-and-run incident.

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Kevin M. McGee '75, June 3 James W. Sparks '63, Feb. 20 Thomas S. Stapleton '78, June 25 Roy C. Williamson Jr. '56, June 6 c

Oklahoma State

David G. Bishop '94, May 9 John R. Dicks '59, July 1 Walter B. Duke Jr. '59, Dec. 8, 2022 c David L. Elder '69, April 12 c Robert E. Harvey '57, Dec. 19, 2022 Thomas A. Hendrickson '64, April 28 David B. LeBaron '74, Sept. 17 Edwin C. Lindly '42, Aug. 12 Harold D. Rogers '53, Nov. 3, 2022 c Harland K. Schug Jr. '50, July 12 c John B. Tate '84, April 25

Gary D. Steber '59, July 23, 2021

South Carolina

Holton R. Batton '19, June 28

South Dakota

Donald R. Masker '53, June 21 c Jerry R. Morrissey '57, Oct. 4, 2022 Steven K. Rabuck '75, Dec. 16, 2022

Southern California

Stephen J. Langs '65, March 28 Perry O. Lindberg '64, Dec. 19, 2022 Max S. Tomlinson Sr. '52, Oct. 30, 2021

St. Lawrence

Craig R. Johnston '64, Sept. 10, 2021

Valentine E. Coluni '59, Dec. 22, 2022 Peter J. Connellan '90, June 12 David A. Hills '52, Oct. 2

Oregon State

Stanford

Oregon

CHAPTER ETERNAL

Robert W. Arndorfer '55, Oct. 20, 2022 Dean P. Behse '64, April 22 Fred W. Burri '52, March 18 Gilbert W. Lawrence '56, July 26, 2022 c Edward J. Lewis '61, Jan. 13 Donald M. Megale '53, May 17 Gary R. Pellow '79, Sept. 20, 2022

Penn State

Richard W. Bird '83, Oct. 22, 2022 Paul R. Kemmerer '62, Sept. 11, 2022 c

Pennsylvania

Sewanee

Richard S. McLaughlin '54, Nov. 29, 2022 Carl B. Shulman '69, Sept. 26

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Puget Sound

Douglas M. MacPherson '77, Dec. 9, 2022 Ernst R. Peterson '79, Feb. 12

Purdue

Jon F. Guckenberger '59, June 28 Donald M. Gwinnup '53, Sept. 17 John W. Longstreth '51, June 7 Joseph G. Reidelbach '02, Dec. 23, 2022 Dale E. Roberts '50, Aug. 10 Randall L. Saal '67, June 23 George E. Shortle Jr. '62, April 18

Rutgers

Robert D. Arnon '67, Dec. 4, 2022

Syracuse

Timothy Gowan '94, July 8 James O. Mullin '52, June 10

Washington State

UC San Diego

Weber State

UCLA

West Virginia

Duke T. Leffler '78, Sept. 25 John S. Morken '55, Sept. 12 Suhaib A. Mumtaz '24, May 14 Michael R. Bongiorno '69, Feb. 13 c Harry C. McDean '63, May 2 Nelson C. Rising '63, Feb. 9 c

Utah

Edward P. Link '58, Jan. 30 Eugene F. Martin '55, Feb. 6

W. R. Van Orman '84, Sept. 12 Michael B. Curry '65, Aug. 27 Pat C. Fragile '67, Dec. 2, 2022 c Ray R. Ritchie '55, Jan. 27 James F. Smith '74, May 22

Nathan B. Archer '01, June 27 Trygve R. Sandberg '84, March 1 Richard R. Sangberg '56, Oct. 12 c Lynn S. Scott '54, July 20, 2022 John E. Warnock '62, Aug. 19

Western Ontario

Vanderbilt

John C. Draeger '69, June 29, 2022

John E. Cain III '52, March 17 c Manning B. Kirby Jr. '52, Oct. 13, 2021 William F. Russell '49, July 19

Villanova

Bruce O. Blair '56, June 18 John W. Jardine '64, March 1 James H. Little '57, Dec. 30, 2021

Western Reserve Westminster

D. C. Steinheimer '57, Aug. 21, 2021 c

Whitman

Virginia

Mark C. Whitler '73, July 5

George W. Barlow II '57, Aug. 25 Robert B. Phillips '54, Nov. 8, 2021

Robert N. Burton '55, Aug. 10 Emery A. Petersen '54, Feb. 11 William F. Schulte Jr. '63, Feb. 14 Phillip A. Tjelle '56, June 22 Ross V. Waggoner Jr. '55, April 18

Texas

Wabash

Wichita State

Tennessee

J. B. Cherry Jr. '62, Aug. 18 Douglas S. Dapper '55, June 8 Charles S. Labatt '66, June 22 Sherman P. Macdaniel '56, Oct. 31, 2022 c Paul F. McKean '57, Aug. 25, 2022 Alan H. Meyers '71, June 22 c Othel W. Ogden '63, Aug. 2 Robert E. Sanders Jr. '52, July 4, 2022 Lloyd M. Shellhorn '65, Sept. 11, 2022 George M. Woodman '56, May 17

Texas at Arlington

Stephen W. Cartwright '99, Aug. 22

Robert F. Bowman '69, Aug. 25 John A. Butz III '95, April 26

Washington

Washington & Jefferson

Stanley J. Miller Jr. '53, June 21

John D. Miller '50, June 4 c

Washington and Lee

James O. Whitmer IV '25, June 24

Toronto

Washington in St. Louis

Tulane

Hunter E. Babin '55, Feb. 18 Arthur P. Dayries '56, Oct. 2, 2022 Stonewall J. Felton Jr. '50, Feb. 14 c Nathaniel R. Troy '61, Feb. 25

Suhaib Mumatz UC San Diego ’24 May 14 Recognized within his Zeta Gamma Chapter for always helping and never expecting anything in return, Suhaib was quickly elected vice president of programming and brotherhood. He loved music festivals, electronic dance music and international travel.

Dr. John Warnock Utah ’62 Aug. 19 Co-founder, president and CEO of Adobe Systems, Inc., John’s entrepreneurial spirit revolutionized the world of publishing and visual communication. Known for also inventing the PDF, he was presented Beta’s Oxford Cup in 2012. At least six Warnock family members are proud Betas.

Willamette

Donald L. Miller '57, May 8

Texas Tech

Alan T. Ross '50, April 21

Myron K. Hultgren '63, May 21 Donald H. Pratt '60, April 3 c Timothy J. Tierney '61, Sept. 19

Patrick M. Hogan '70, May 31 c Donald H. Simpson '57, Dec. 1, 2022 John M. Teutsch Jr. '52, Aug. 12, 2021

James W. Bradner IV '85, Sept. 4 James K. Falk '81, May 9 Farris P. Hotchkiss '58, June 21 David A. Kennedy '76, July 3

Larry G. Minter '72, May 8

Robert M. McCoy '49, Feb. 9 Marshall L. Zimmerman '79, March 26

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UC Berkeley

Joe H. Hope Jr. '53, July 26 Robert S. Jordan '63, Aug. 4 Michael B. Kotner '67, Feb. 24 Michael J. Lesko '70, June 30

Brereton Jones Virginia ’61 Sept. 18 Elected Kentucky’s 58th governor, Brereton was known for his bipartisan nature. Officiating Beta’s 1990 charter installation at UK, in 1993 he invited EKU Betas to the capitol to recognize their first Sisson Award. He founded Airdrie Stud, an internationally acclaimed thoroughbred farm.

Williams

Wisconsin

Lawrence E. Wallden '61, Jan. 4

Wisconsin-Oshkosh

Joshua A. Pawlukiewicz '07, July 22

Wittenberg

Richard V. Holloway '56, July 3 Charles A. Phillips '61, May 17 Caspar H. Schonau '04, March 5

Yale

Thomas F. Tuttle '55, April 5

Farris Hotchkiss Wash. and Lee ’58 Jun. 21 Working for his alma mater for 35 years, Farris served 14 of those as vice president of university relations. Recognized for growing the endowment from $18 million to $400 million, the school renamed its alumni office “Hotchkiss House.” He served two terms on Beta’s Foundation Board.

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[ ANNUAL REPORT | JUNE 1, 2022 – MAY 31, 2023 ]

Hearts AGlow Beta Brothers and Friends, On behalf of the entire Foundation Board, we are delighted to present to you this year’s Annual Report for the Beta Theta Pi Foundation. As we reflect on the past year’s achievements, challenges and the impact we’ve collectively made, we are reminded of the incredible support and commitment from individuals like you who have made it all possible. This year’s Annual Report is not just a compilation of statistics and figures; it’s a testament to the power of brotherhood and the unwavering support of our donors, volunteers and partners. Through these pages, we aim to provide you with a comprehensive overview of our accomplishments, initiatives and stories that showcase hearts aglow – all powered by YOUR philanthropic support! In the following pages, you will find: • By the Numbers: A look at our overall health and how your contributions have been utilized. • Program Highlights: Stories of impact, testimonials and the initiatives that have made a real difference in the Beta experience.

Cover Photo: Beta brothers celebrating the 184th General Convention in Dallas, Texas.

ANNUAL REPORT

highlights By the Numbers..............................pg. 3 Powered By.....................................pg. 4 Annual Giving Clubs Giving Day Challenge Named Endowment Funds Brotherhood...................................pg. 6 Beta Brotherhood Assessment Scholarship Programs Personal Growth..............................pg. 8 Leadership Programs Home..............................................pg. 10 DEA Grant Program Recognition....................................pg. 12 Bridge Builder Society....................pg. 22 Ways to Give...................................pg. 24

CELEBRATING $

3,679,647

• Recognition: We take a moment to acknowledge the outstanding alumni brothers and friends who have supported us tirelessly.

RAISED FOR THE BETA FOUNDATION

As we navigate today’s ever-changing landscape, our mission remains the same – to develop men of principle for a principled life! We remain steadfast in our commitment to creating a better place for those we serve – our young Betas! We invite you to explore this Annual Report, learn more about our journey and feel the pride that comes with being part of the Beta donor community that truly cares. We extend our deepest gratitude for your trust, support and partnership. Together, we are setting hearts aglow, and together, we will continue to write the Beta story by fostering brotherhood, personal growth and home. Thank you for being an essential part of our mission, and we look forward to continuing this journey together.

Hearts A Sincerely and yours in ___kai___,

Rick Banks, Cornell ’72, Foundation Chairman Phil Fernandez, Miami ’06, Chief Foundation Officer

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FOUNDATION PURPOSE To advance the educational mission and goals of Beta Theta Pi toward the vision of the Fraternity. RESPONSIBILITIES Cultivate lifelong friendships; solicit Betas and friends; provide gift stewardship; fund leadership and educational grants; empower Foundation volunteers; oversee investment strategies; recognize Betas, parents and Friends of Beta.

FOUNDATION BOARD

3,894,330

TOTAL EDUCATIONAL DOLLARS GRANTED Supporting Fraternity initiatives including . . . DEA Grants....................................................................................................... $2,272,104 Leadership Programs.................................................................................. $939,234 Student Scholarships..................................................................................... $371,107 Beta Brotherhood Assessment............................................................... $178,646 Online Leadership Training for Officers/Volunteers................... $55,269 Son of the Stars Membership Orientation...........................................$27,270 Membership Growth....................................................................................... $26,315 Diversity, Equity and Inclusion..................................................................$24,385

BETA LEADERSHIP FUND DONOR PARTICIPATION

FIRST

4,031 TOTAL BLF DONORS

TIME BLF DONORS:

81¢

240 PARENTS & FRIENDS 725 COLLEGIANS 110 ALUMNI

OF EVERY DOLLAR SPENT GOES DIRECTLY TO BETA PROGRAMS AND SERVICES*

2,250

2,000 1,750

1,500 1,250

1,000 * Non-profit benchmark is 65¢

750

500 250

$1.0 MIL

FOUNDATION STAFF

ACTUAL RAISED

Phil Fernandez, Miami ’06, Chief Foundation Officer Laura Lednik, Director of Development Travis Robinson, Director of Annual Giving Aaron Selby, Wabash ’06, Director of Advancement Jackson Chambers, Utah ’12, Director of Advancement Jeff Newton, Miami ’77, Director of Advancement Zane Brown-Carlson, Knox ’16, Director of Advancement

$750K

$ 1 ,2 5 0,9 2 2

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$1.25 MIL

$310

THE BETA LEADERSHIP FUND SURPASSES THE GOAL OF

AVERAGE BLF GIFT

$1.25 MILLION*

$500K

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2,500

2,495 ALUMNI

Jack Corby, Elon ’22 C.J. Fovozzo, John Carroll ’23 Collin George, Embry-Riddle ’23

EDUCATIONAL GRANTS PER CHAPTER

1,077 COLLEGIANS

COLLEGIATE COMMISSIONERS

$28,016

459 FRIENDS OF BETA / PARENTS

Rick Banks, Cornell ’72, Foundation Chairman Fred Pierce IV, San Diego State ’84, Vice Chairman Randy Groves, Kansas State ’78, Treasurer Tom Reeves, Eastern Kentucky ’99, Secretary Stavan Bhatt, Louisville ’98 Mike Bickford, Oklahoma ’80 Art Carmichael, Oregon ’62 Karl Chiao, Texas A&M ’90 Peter Darrow, Miami (Fla.) ’09 Jeff Flanagan, Rhode Island ’93 Scott Grotjan, South Dakota ’92 Zac Haines, Miami ’05 Kent Mire, TCU ’07 Marty Obst, Southern Illinois ’03 Tom Olver, Central Michigan ’98 Rick Sabol, Ohio ’77 John Torget, Cornell ’93 Bruce Wenger, Lawrence ’89

By the Numbers

$1.5 MIL

*LARGEST GOAL TO DATE

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[ ANNUAL REPORT | JUNE 1, 2022 – MAY 31, 2023 ]

A C O L L E C T I V E F O R C E T H AT P O W E R S O U R I M PA C T

As a donor to the Beta Foundation, you are more than just financial supporters; you are partners in our mission. Together, we create a collective force for good that is greater than the sum of its parts. As we reflect on the past year, we are inspired by the dedication of our donors. Your belief in our mission and your unwavering support empowers us to keep striving for a better Beta. We thank you for your commitment to the cause and look forward to the continued journey of progress we will undertake together. Your donations are not just financial; they are the heartbeat of our programs, and together we will continue to make a profound difference. Explore with us the collective force that powers our mission for young Betas everywhere in the areas of Brotherhood, Personal Growth and Home.

CLUB MEMBERS DONATED

NAMED ENDOWMENT FUNDS

ALLOW THE FOUNDATION TO IMPACT BETA GENERATIONS OF TODAY AND TOMORROW

$606,244 NAMED FUND GRANTS IN 2022-2023

FOR A LIST OF FUNDS VISIT BETA.ORG/NAMEDFUNDS

John Reily Knox Club

$722,650 TO THE BLF LAST YEAR

The John Reily Knox (JRK) Club is the premier annual giving club of the Beta Foundation, recognizing gifts of $1,839 or more to the Foundation in a single year. Betas within 10 years of graduation can also join the club by making a BLF gift of $500 or more. Special thanks to the 306 Betas and friends who were John Reily Knox Club members in 2022-2023! Photo Above: Wayne Kay, Virginia Tech ’73 (left) and Bill Haywood, Miami ’74 (right), sharing in the bonds of friendship at this year’s JRK Dinner in Dallas, Texas.

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Sons of the Dragon Club

The Sons of the Dragon Club is the annual giving club for collegians, designed to highlight the purpose of the Beta Foundation and begin young brothers on their path of annual giving. This year, students who joined with a gift of $25 received a Beta-branded shirt, while those who joined by giving $10 (or more) received a welcome card with stickers.

COLLEGIANS DONATED

$24,822 TO THE BETA LEADERSHIP FUND

The following chapters reached 100% participation or 63+ club members (Beta’s average chapter size): CHAPTERS #1 - ARKANSAS Baylor Denver Eastern Kentucky Embry-Riddle George Mason Iowa Miami Texas at Arlington Westminster

VISIT BETA.ORG/DRAGONS TO SEE THE FULL LIST OF STUDENT DONORS

Giving Day Challenge 1 DAY. 8 HOURS. 39 MINUTES.

The Giving Day Challenge, now in its fourth year, is a friendly fundraising competition between chapters. It is an opportunity for brothers and friends to celebrate Beta Theta Pi’s impact on its members and bolster pride in our Great and Good Fraternity through an unrestricted gift to the Beta Leadership Fund.

RECURRING ELECTRONIC GIFTS TO THE BLF The Auto-Kai Club recognizes Betas and friends who establish recurring electronic gifts to the Beta Leadership Fund (BLF) in monthly, quarterly or annual installments. The Auto-Kai Club maximizes impact through simple, secure and ongoing charitable giving.

In 2022-2023 $128,184 Dollars Raised 327 Club Members MAKE YOUR BLF GIVING AUTOMATIC AND JOIN THE AUTO-KAI CLUB.

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Gifts made during the event provide unrestricted funds to support recruitment, need-based scholarships, volunteer and advisor training, and expanded leadership program attendance for the Fraternity’s collegiate brothers.

GIVING DAY CHALLENGE RAISED

$467,351 FOR THE BLF LAST YEAR

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2,474 DONORS

TOP THREE

Winning CHAPTERS

CHAPTERS WITH 1,000+ MEMBERS

TOTAL DONORS Miami 181 Iowa 117 Denver 98 TOTAL RAISED Miami $26,054 Iowa $16,304 Denver $9,444

CHAPTERS WITH LESS THAN 1,000 MEMBERS

TOTAL DONORS Arkansas Bethany MIT

214 82 75

TOTAL RAISED MIT $16,521 Bethany $14,909 Virginia Tech $7,915

THANKS TO ALL WHO PARTICIPATED! For more information and a complete list of donors visit beta.org/givingdaychallenge.

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Brotherhood FRIENDSHIP GAVE OUR ORDER BIRTH...

Betas are called to cultivate deep and purposeful relationships to sustain a thriving Men of Principle experience. This is more important than ever as the need for genuine connection and belonging has never been more profound. The Foundation’s investment in the Beta Brotherhood Assessment keeps a sense of belonging at the forefront of how we support the work of the Fraternity. Betas also believe that men are mutually obligated to help others in the honorable labors and aspirations of life, which is at the core of being a good brother. This act of brotherhood is on display here as we highlight this year’s merit and needs-based scholarship recipients.

FY19

FY20

FY21

FY22

FY23

5 Yr Total

Beta Brotherhood Assessment Grants

$117,167

$220,405

$157,062

$67,285

$178,646

$740,565

Need-Based Relief Scholarships*

N/A

$203,500

$59,000

$57,350

$319,850

$ 108,425

$ 116,100

$ 115,175

$125,500

$125,775

$ 590,975

Merit Scholarships

*Need-based scholarships were started in FY21 (fiscal year ‘21) to specifically help those most affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Brothers show Beta Spirit during the 184th General Convention in Dallas at the Texas Rangers baseball game.

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BETA BROTHERHOOD ASSESSMENT

The Beta Brotherhood Assessment serves as a critical tool that is used by collegiate officers, volunteers and staff to help set goals and strategically work to foster a strong sense of brotherhood across Beta’s Broad Domain. The assessment aligns directly with the Fraternity’s strategic plan and reports on measurements in four main areas of brotherhood: solidarity, shared social experiences, belonging and accountability. At the General Fraternity level, it drives changes in educational programming at events like the Miller Nichols Chapter Presidents Leadership Academy and support from chapter development consultants.

CHAPTERS RECEIVED

NEED-BASED SCHOLARSHIPS

OF COLLEGIANS REPORT PAYING FOR THEIR EXPERIENCE OUT OF POCKET 490 TUITION SCHOLARSHIPS GRANTED

Each of the Founders Memorial Scholarship recipients received $2,425. These scholarships were endowed by an estate gift of Robert C. Lafferty, Ohio Wesleyan 1928. $2,425 JOHN REILY KNOX MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Ryan J. McLaughlin, Vanderbilt ’23 $2,425 SAMUEL TAYLOR MARSHALL MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Cameron K. Goodwin-Schoen, Case Western Reserve ’24

64%

top eight FOUNDERS SCHOLARSHIPS

THAT AIDED 144 BETA BROTHERS IN NEED

MERIT SCHOLARSHIPS TOTALING $125,000 WERE AWARDED TO BETAS AND CHILDREN OF BETAS.

$2,425 DAVID LINTON MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Dominick J. Rossi III, Drexel ’24

$2,425 JAMES GEORGE SMITH MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Petyo D. Manev, Drexel ’23

$2,425 CHARLES HENRY HARDIN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Brett N. Schneider, Lawrence ’24

$2,425 JOHN HOLT DUNCAN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Ethan C. Guffey, UCLA ’24

$2,425 MICHAEL CLARKSON RYAN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Lucas J. Pieper, Iowa ’24

“ BEING IN A FRATERNITY HAS TAUGHT ME VALUES AND HAS ENGENDERED A SENSE OF CONNECTION THAT I OTHERWISE WOULD HAVE NEVER ACHIEVED.”

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$2,425 THOMAS BOSTON GORDON MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Paul J. Cappuzzo, Quinnipiac ’23

The full list of Beta scholarship winners is available at beta.org/scholarships.

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. . . THROUGH THE CUTTING OF EDUCATION AND THE POLISHING OF EXPERIENCE

Personal Growth In a world where the pace of life seems to accelerate with each passing day, the quest for personal growth and self-improvement has never been more crucial. We find ourselves at a crossroads where the demand for mental resilience, emotional intelligence and lifelong learning has become not just a desire but a necessity. Personal growth is an empowering journey that promises to unlock our true potential, redefine our boundaries and set us on a path toward becoming the best versions of ourselves. In this section we highlight Beta’s portfolio of leadership and educational programs funded by the Beta Leadership Fund and the profound impact it can have on young Betas.

2003

2013

2023

All-Chapter GPA

2.99

3.09

3.3

Leadership Program Graduates

500

1,399

967*

*In 2022, the number of required officers to attend “Keystone” was reduced by two students per chapter.

423

STUDENT LEADERSHIP PROGRAM PARTICIPATION

(44%) Keystone Regional Leadership Conference

113 (12%)

Miller Nichols Chapter Presidents Leadership Academy

282 (29%)

967

STUDENTS ATTENDED BETA’S LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS IN 2022-23

1,036

participated in Convention Programming • 54 Peter F. Greiner Leadership College • 138 Keystone Leadership Conference • 90 Miller Nichols Chapter Presidents Leadership Academy

149 (15%)

John and Nellie Wooden Institute for Men of Principle

Hearts A CURRENT ACTIVE ADVISORS

Student participates in the Wooden Institute in Oxford, Ohio, in summer 2023.

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SON OF THE STARS NEW MEMBER PROGRAM 64

CHAPTERS ARE PARTICIPATING IN THE SON OF THE STARS

3,282

The Eta Mu Chapter at the University of Arkansas helps set up for the American Diabetes Gala.

ETHAN SKARNULIS, Arkansas ’25

“For our chapter, the Son Of The Stars New Member Orientation Program is irreplaceable when preparing our new members to become part of the chapter. The lessons taught, relationships forged and brotherhood built has become foundational to our chapter’s growth over the last 7-8 years. The program’s structure and direction is pivotal to our new members and their ability to join our chapter. These young men are coming to campus wide-eyed, without parents or someone to tell them what to do for the very first time in their life. Through the Son of the Stars Program, they truly buy in to what Beta Theta Pi is trying to build with its core values. It creates lifelong relationships, invaluable lessons and discipline with school, life, relationships and everything in between.”

WILL WOODEN Nebraska ’26

“I think it’s an honor to be related to the late, great John Wooden. He was a selfless leader and he continues to teach so many people. I am excited to use this experience from the Wooden Institute and his teachings to better my life and the lives of my brothers back at the Alpha Tau Chapter in Nebraska.”

HUNTER SCHLEPP Utah ’26

“I had the privilege to attend the Peter F. Greiner Leadership College earlier this summer in Dallas, which opened my eyes to the true brotherhood and family of Beta Theta Pi. I attended seminars about leadership and job networking. The skills and understanding I gained highlight the longevity of Beta Theta Pi and the lifelong experiences the Fraternity offers.”

JAYCEE PEREZ South Florida ’24

“My chapter has been struggling with communication between the executive board and the members, as well as receiving feedback from everybody within the General Fraternity. I feel like Keystone has given me good strategies to come back with to improve that communication between everybody and make sure that we remain a unified brotherhood.”

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NEW MEMBERS HAVE COMPLETED THE SON OF THE STARS SINCE 2018

BEN GONZALEZ Baylor ’24

“I cannot express how thankful I am for my experience at the Miller Nichols Chapter Presidents Leadership Academy. I learned so much after meeting and connecting with other chapter presidents. The things I took away will definitely be used to better my chapter. Thank you for all those who build the bridge so that we can succeed.”

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Brennan Hall, home of the Beta Theta Pi Foundation and Administrative Office in Oxford, Ohio.

Home

. . . W I T H I N T H E H A L L S O F B E TA T H E TA P I While the Fraternity’s ’halls’ take many forms, the Beta home is more than just a place; it’s the heart of our existence and where our stories unfold. It’s where we create memories, share meals, and discover who we are as young leaders. It’s also where we come back to reconnect with our past and build bridges for the future. In this section we look at the profound importance of “home” to the Beta experience and examine its role as the cornerstone of brotherhood, personal growth and sense of belonging.

Join us as we explore how the Zeta Omega chapter at San Diego utilizes the Foundation’s Men of Principle Scholarship program to create a sense of home for new members. Moreover, we recognize the Kansas State chapter’s impressive, multi-million-dollar renovation made possible through their ongoing capital campaign and funded in part through a Designated Educational Area (DEA) Grant from the Beta Foundation.

CHAPTERS USED THE DEA PROGRAM IN 2022-23 Zeta Phi Chapter at the University of Missouri

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$52,250

IN MEN OF PRINCIPLE SCHOLARSHIPS DOLLARS AWARDED

Each year the Beta Foundation provides a $1,000 grant for each applying chapter to conduct the Men of Principle Scholarship, designed to recognize non-Greek male students who embody the Fraternity’s values. Brother Burns (right)

GARRETT BURNS, San Diego ’24 “The Men of Principle Scholarship program was absolutely crucial to our spring 2023 recruitment class, which was one of the best in our history. Through the program, we were able to meet many exemplary young men of principle who were eager to get involved with a fraternity their first semester. The scholarship showcases what makes our chapter so great, and many of our new members were Men of Principle Scholarship applicants who we got the chance to identify before primary recruitment.“ Zeta Omega Chapter on Bid Day, 2022-2023.

$26,224,461 HAS BEEN RAISED FOR DEA FUNDS OVER THE LAST 15 YEARS

ENHANCING THE ACADEMIC CULTURE OF BETA’S LIVING ENVIRONMENTS

The Designated Educational Area Grant Program allows alumni to make charitable gifts earmarked for educational projects for chapter houses, such as libraries, study rooms, internet access and general learning space. For more information on the DEA Grant program, visit beta.org/DEA.

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CHAPTERS HAVE BENEFITED FROM DEA FUNDS AND GRANTS KANSAS STATE IS ACTIVELY RAISING

$3 MILLION FOR HOUSING RENOVATIONS

Gamma Epsilon Chapter at Kansas State University

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RECOGNITION

THANK YOU TO OUR SUPPORTERS ANNUAL, LIFETIME AND TOTAL YEARS GIVING

The following list contains all alumni, parent and Friends of Beta donors (grouped alphabetically by school) who made gifts to the Beta Foundation between June 1, 2022 and May 31, 2023. Lifetime giving societies, total years giving and Auto-Kai Club members are highlighted using various symbols and colors defined in the legend. All student donors can be found at beta.org/dragons.

Betas at the University of the Pacific participate in IFC house tours to kick off fall recruitment.

ALABAMA

$250 - $499 Yancey Swearingen ’67 Y  $100 - $249 Greg Cusimano ’65  Brandon Flowers ’99 Scott Jackson ’79 %  Charles Newton ’69 %  Others V. J. Graffeo ’00 

AMERICAN

$500 - $999 Tyler Jacobs ’22

AMHERST

$500 - $999 Dave Morine ’66 $100 - $249 Bill Colby ’60 %  Stan Hirt ’56 % 

ARIZONA

$2,500 - $4,999 Fred Oliver ’67 &  $500 - $999 Troy Whitehead ’11 %  $250 - $499 Bob Petrucciani ’62 Y  $100 - $249 Jon Jump ’91 %  Micky Murphy ’66 %  Ted Vallone ’64 %  Others Scott Angell ’15  Alton McCormick ’90 

ARIZONA STATE

$250 - $499 Pat Rissi ’80 % 

ARKANSAS

$250 - $499 Andrew Pang ’13 %  Others Adam Harness ’20 Josh Parisi ’17 Andrew Zurborg ’15 

AUBURN

$500 - $999 Bob Batson ’70 %  Richard Bishop ’81 %  Chris Jette ’93 %  $250 - $499 Fred Newman ’81 Y  $100 - $249 Bill Johnston ’71 %  Jim Stevenson ’71 %  Norwood Utter ’73 %  Others John Ellison ’67 John Hughes ’77 % 

BALL STATE

$2,500 - $4,999 Randy Pond ’77 &  $1,000 - $1,838 Frank Davis ’67 %  Larry Johnson ’81 %  $500 - $999 Kurt Phares ’80 Y  $250 - $499 Steve Riddle ’80 Y  Greg Smith ’87 Y  Mike Thayer ’83 %  $100 - $249 Bob Barrell ’66 %  Christopher Brandt ’76 %  Mark Hesterman ’75 % 

$500 - $999 Dick Boyd ’61 %  Tom Byrum ’63 %  Art Musicaro ’77 %  $250 - $499 Michael Hillock ’73 Jeff Boucek ’82 %  Paul Knauff ’67 %  Paul Chewning ’75  Doug Marsh ’69  John Chiesa ’75 Jason Melton ’99 &  Brian Goin ’83 Tom Teusch ’67 %  Whitey Klein ’77 William Thompson ’67  Bob Mackenzie ’77 &  Craig Welti ’76 %  Robert Mize ’75 %  Others Doug Selwyn ’75 Myron King ’78 %  Doug Stein ’78 Jon Widdifield ’03 Ben Woods ’84 Dale Wytiaz ’85 %  BAYLOR $100 - $249 $500 - $999 Nicholas Berry ’58 %  Nick Jones ’16 %  Cliff Bowers ’75  Others David Brooks ’78 Ben Bratt ’22 Ted Brouse ’68 Daniel Haddad ’12 David Cottington ’79 BELOIT Hal Doster ’53 %  $1,000 - $1,838 Paul Emili ’78 %  Steve Goldman ’64 &  Mark Harman ’77 $250 - $499 Mark Hicks ’73 Bob Lang ’65 %  Bruce Kelley ’82 $100 - $249 Bradley Kidder ’87 Bruce Hampton ’76 %  Rod Lake ’73  Jim Mertz ’61 %  Kip Lewis ’79 Richard O’Hair ’67 %  Thomas Loeser ’77 Ernie Strauch ’63  Jack Morgan ’71 Others James Moyle ’74  Mark Dutton ’78  Bill Newton ’75 James Steckel ’61 %  Mark Nicholson ’73 Rob Voight ’66  Gary Novak ’76  Richard Parisi ’79 BETHANY Dennis Pavan ’74 $5,000 - $9,999 Psi Diamond Charitable Fdn. t Jim Pool ’79 Bill Railing ’79  $1,839 - $2,499 Frank Ravella ’76 Scott Brooks ’78 &  Byron Shindler ’77 %  Neil Christman ’55 &  Rick Snyder ’76 %  Dean Lesiak ’74 &  Scott Thompson ’78  $1,000 - $1,838 Frederick Vines ’57 Douglas Cameron ’81

David Zarnoch ’70 % Rick Zarnoch ’80 Others Bill Atwater ’77 Anthony Barsch ’89 Art Bertol ’82 %  Dave Butz ’60 %  Ron Caputo ’75 Steve Chernicky ’78 Bill Cole ’64  James Davis ’74 John DeBlasis ’74 Sam DeBone ’78 Alex Delgiorno ’14  Anthony DeSantis ’81 Hugh Devine ’61 %  Art Dilg ’59 Gary Frankhouser ’81 Charles Hamm ’97  Gary Hammond ’81 George Hanlon ’77  Ryan Heasley ’98 Alex Henry ’14  Mark Hermsen ’86  Bill Hickok ’81 Marty Hoffman ’85  Rudy Horvat ’65 Ken Kruluts ’77 Tom Kuhns ’75  Dean Lipperman ’83  Bud Long ’77  Doug Miller ’77  Jeff Namy ’78 Robert Nani ’77 Brian Nolan ’94 Michael Pendred ’84 Michael Quinones ’02 Tim Redman ’75 Blake Rowe ’74 %  Mark Scorpion ’79 Jon Shaw ’76 Dennis Thompson ’77  Chris VonHoffmann ’78  JR Wright ’79  Dean Young ’80

BOWDOIN

$100 - $249 Jon Gibney ’63 %  Mike Hutchinson ’75 %  Others Peter Flynn ’73 

BOWLING GREEN

$1,839 - $2,499 John Lower ’73 &  $1,000 - $1,838 Jim Enyart ’63 &  $500 - $999 Daniel Effler ’07 Y  $250 - $499 Jeff Levinson ’81 %  $100 - $249 David Gagner ’92  Mark Gagyi ’70 %  Barry Hodge ’70 John Reno ’69

DONOR LEGEND JUNE 1, 2022– MAY 31, 2023

Auto-Kai donors shown in BLUE LIFETIME GIVING SOCIETIES

G Old Main Society........ $1 Million+ % Campanile Society.......$500,000 O Chautauqua Society....$250,000 t Diamond Society............$100,000

Z Rose Society........................$50,000

& Founders’ Society............$25,000

& President’s Society...........$10,000

Y Loving Cup Society............$5,000 % Beta Society............................$1,000

TOTAL YEARS GIVING

 5+  10+  15+  30+  40+  50+

 20+.

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Others Bill Ferrington ’66  Del Lawson ’75 %  Pete Ries ’02 %  Spencer Sawyer ’21 

BRITISH COLUMBIA $1,839 - $2,499 Dave Rae ’00 %  $500 - $999 Ken Smith ’59 %  $100 - $249 Rich Street ’88 %

BROWN

$100 - $249 John Clendenning ’61 %  Van Whisnand ’66 %  Others David Durfee ’56  Ralph Greenlee ’62 Mike Peters ’59 

BUTLER

$500 - $999 Curtis Ryals ’19 %  Adam Sarno ’20 Others Thad Boone ’19 Clay Carroll ’19 Levi Elliott ’20 Luke Haas ’22 Evan Link ’19 David McComb ’22 Burton Patterson ’19 Mitch Purlee ’19 Kyle Schwartz ’22

CAL POLY

$100 - $249 Andy Deal ’11 %  Stuart Watson ’09 %  Others Jeron Hogan ’17 

CAL STATE, CHICO

$100 - $249 Chris Benham ’94 Bob Dean ’89 % 

CARNEGIE MELLON

$250 - $499 Glenn Giacobbe ’81 %  Mark Hoover ’70 %  John Wesner ’58 %  $100 - $249 Andrew Beary ’75  Larry Lynn ’63 %  Bill Mapes ’61 %  Dennis O’Connell ’76 %  Ron Pontius ’79 %  Daryll Turner ’75 %  Others Walter Kritsky ’79  Jack O’Neil ’74

CASE

$50,000+ Jim Kewley ’66 G  $5,000 - $9,999 Frank Linsalata ’63 &  $500 - $999 Hank Vernon ’68 Y  $250 - $499 Karl Lieberman ’81 %  Ralph Linsalata ’60  Lee Penkowski ’59 %  $100 - $249 Dave Rea ’69 

Others Jerry Adamic ’72  Jim Allison ’57 %  Lee Courtney ’62  William Hinkle ’79 %  Jack Lenhart ’51 

CASE WESTERN RESERVE $500 - $999 Alastair Bastian ’18 %  $100 - $249 Colin Kilbane ’83 %  Joe Wolf ’14  Others Aaron Bernhardt ’88  Matt DelBrocco ’12  Joshua Perry ’16 James Silay ’14  Jason Steckel ’92 Mark Widmer ’84 

CENTRAL FLORIDA

$250 - $499 Ryan Jaghab ’11 %  $100 - $249 Carlos Gonzalez ’07 Others Rory Curren ’09 %  Lance Flint ’10

CENTRAL MICHIGAN

$1,839 - $2,499 Tom Olver ’98 &  $500 - $999 Dave Kobel ’15 %  Scott Nadeau ’89 %  $250 - $499 John Reineke ’09 Y  $100 - $249 Craig Boehm ’15 %  James Eschelbach ’99 %  Charles Parker ’90 %  Shyam Patel ’20 Adam Whitt ’14  Todd Wood ’09 %  Others Seth Adams ’16  Tyler Bussineau ’13  Dakota Kruse ’16 Spencer Lebel ’18 Eric Miller ’15  Matt Mularoni ’95  Jordan Rosiak ’15  Jake Ulreich ’15  Nicholas Warner ’18 James Wilson ’16 David Wong ’17 

CENTRE

$500 - $999 Jerry Blesch ’60 t  Ross Kreamer ’74 Y  $250 - $499 Sam Vogt ’82 Y  $100 - $249 Paul Burkey ’81 %  Bill Grimes ’87  Charley Hankla ’70  Paul Sommerfield ’90 %  Moses Song ’92  Others David McCay ’94 Reed Williams ’22

CHAPMAN

$100 - $249 Jack Jajewski ’14 %  Brad Smith ’15  Others Kyle Mendoza ’16

CINCINNATI

$50,000+ El Bourgraf ’54 O  $25,000 - $49,999 Tom Cassady ’76 %  $10,000 - $24,999 Dave Freytag ’58 &  Ken Moczulski ’75 Z  Jim Schwab ’65 %  Steve Wilson ’66 t  $5,000 - $9,999 Bob Barsan ’70 Y  Carl Bohn ’71 &  John Brinkley ’60 &  Bill Gerth ’71  Alex Ipiotis ’82 &  Matt Mežinskis ’06 & Mike Paul ’72 &  John Sawyer ’86 &  $2,500 - $4,999 John D’Agostino ’91 % Mike Ehrensberger ’67 %  Dan Farmer ’75 &  Juice Juszczyk ’91 Drew McKenzie ’05 Y  Rakesh Ram ’85 Y  Paul Russo ’92 %  Dennis Schimpf ’91 %  $1,839 - $2,499 Charlie Jahnigen ’01 % Henry Meier ’53  Kent Mergler ’63 O  Jeremy Rogers ’00 &  $1,000 - $1,838 Mark Harmody ’90 Steve Harshe ’91 % Benny Kenner ’96 William Mees ’87  Don Paul ’78 %  $500 - $999 Andy Barton ’04 &  Robert Bull ’90 Don Hagerman ’85 Y  Forest Heis ’66 %  Tom Homan ’76 &  Richard Palmer ’66 %  Nick Puncer ’10 Dick Reesey ’65 Y  Mike Rodmaker ’13 %  Jason Steinhauer ’06 Justin Walter ’16 %  $250 - $499 Dan Danzl ’72 Y  Bruce Fisher ’69 Jim Heathcote ’56 &  Bill McClure ’71 %  Robert Meitus ’60 Tom Smith ’68 %  Bruce Sudler ’92 Mark Tefakis ’88 Y  Gary Vidmar ’76 %  Nick Wilson ’71 Y  $100 - $249 Rob Ayers ’74 %  Trey Cahill ’95 Raymond Casanta ’90  Steve Gooder ’61 %  Tom Hardwick ’69 %  Dean Hayes ’18 Tom Horwitz ’78  Stephen Howard ’74 %  Dave Kerka ’88 %  Joe Mayer ’13  Todd Neumann ’84 Y  Steve Parent ’92 Ronald Retzler ’66  David Rocco ’89

Matt Schreiber ’93 Ben Yamaguchi ’56 %  Others Jerry Baley ’71 %  Tom Connelly ’83  Doug Eustice ’71  Tim Flenner ’75 %  Dick Friedman ’83  Buddy LaChance ’83 %  Rex Pelto ’87  Mark Simon ’12  David Smith ’71 %  John Turnau ’77 %  Emanuel Werner ’07  Zach Zablo ’20

CLEMSON

$250 - $499 Jim Hanahan ’71 %  Jim Kaighin ’02 %  $100 - $249 Mike Coiley ’86 %  Jim Hines ’72 %  Scott Hubbard ’75 %  Others Cason Hund ’07 John Lippard ’91  Reb Scarborough ’73 % 

COLGATE

$1,839 - $2,499 Bruce Fein ’84 &  $1,000 - $1,838 Jamie Foley ’94 % $250 - $499 Jack Douglas ’75 %  Howard Hughes ’60 &  $100 - $249 Ladd Connell ’77 %  Michael Gedigk ’83 Eric Gokcen ’84 Robert King ’81 Skip Merriam ’78  Clinton Sager ’79 Gordon Sauer ’72 %  Mark Schweitzer ’81  Others Ed Benhoff ’57 %  Gregory Chapis ’84  Pete Clark ’65  Jeremy Conklin ’66  Paul Formichella ’77  James Lomonosoff ’73 Cornelius Milmoe ’69

COLORADO

$250 - $499 Bill Hooker ’57 Y  Ken Niles ’61 %  Case Swenson ’93 $100 - $249 Scott Grundberg ’85 Jim Marsh ’55 %  Others Jeremy Moore ’21 Mack Shaw ’63 

COLORADO COLLEGE

$2,500 - $4,999 Bennett Stichman ’89 Y  Others Peter Marshall ’73 

COLORADO MINES

$1,000 - $1,838 Dick Egen ’60 &  Dave Kewley ’00 % Steve Mooney ’56 t 

BETA SUPPORTERS WHO HAVE MADE GIFTS FROM JUNE 1, 2022 TO MAY 31, 2023 Parents, Friends of Beta and Bridge Builder Society donors are listed on pages 20-23

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$500 - $999 $1,000 - $1,838 Jim Banaszak ’83 %  Beta Delta Foundation, Inc. % $250 - $499 Chuck Downing ’62 %  John Curtis ’62 %  BJ Halstead ’79 %  Philip Moldenhauer ’75 %  Eric Gold ’13 %  Mark Shaffer ’66 Y  Paul Rogan ’97 %  Kevin Tornes ’14 Y  Sean Wooden ’94 %  $250 - $499 $100 - $249 Norman Goldstein ’57 %  David Aukstikalnis ’72  John Hays ’68 %  Andrew Broenen ’13 %  Billy Helm ’17  Jim Christie ’93 Peter Clark ’75  Vince Jones ’62  Scott Kewley ’95  Walton Cottrell ’61 %  $100 - $249 Curt Dunnam ’71  Scott Burgess ’14 %  Jeffrey Goldstein ’90  Jordan Daubenspeck ’16 %  Ross Holicker ’73 Doug Onsi ’90 Y  Al Geyer ’64 Y  Gerry Grimes ’58 %  Gil Schlerf ’55  Rich Hickman ’65 &  Phil Spiller ’95  Terry Laverty ’70 %  Others Bunsen Berner ’86 Matt Olsson ’16  Matt Christensen ’12 Tanner Ottaway ’14 %  Ted Goldwyn ’90  Others Justin Basel ’15  Adam Kirsch ’15  Robert Dunn ’65  Greg Rosenblatt ’77 %  Chip Hodge ’86 %  Abram Saroufim ’15  Angus MacKay ’66  Alex Siegenthaler ’22  Jim Mattern ’86 %  John Stewart ’72  Sean Miller ’14 CREIGHTON Greg Staff ’73 %  $100 - $249 COLORADO STATE Giorgio Bacchin ’22 Josh Bucy ’15 %  $100 - $249 Doug Radi ’89 %  Matt Carlson ’14 %  Others Mitchell Knutson ’12 %  Jon Gregory ’98 Matthew Straetker ’21 Lee Walters ’92 Others Evan Dalton ’17  COLUMBIA Ethan Farner ’20  $1,839 - $2,499 Logan Heinzen ’15  Martin Lewison ’88 &  Matt Sacco ’19 $1,000 - $1,838 Christian Sanford ’16  Eric Javits ’52 &  Michael Visenio ’14  $250 - $499 Stephan Leone ’61 %  DARTMOUTH $100 - $249 $100 - $249 Thomas Weiss ’89 %  Robert Rooke ’49  Others Others Ed Auzenbergs ’61 %  Bill Ablondi ’77 %  Steven Cohn ’88 Chuck Queenan ’52 %  Carlos Cuevas ’05  DAVIDSON Robert Pettit ’59 $1,839 - $2,499 Benjamin Pushner ’84 Jim Martin ’57 Z  CONNECTICUT $100 - $249 David Beckham ’58 %  $1,839 - $2,499 Jordan Roberts ’07 %  Charles Vogan ’68  $500 - $999 Others Brian Maurer ’05 %  Sterling Edwards ’48 Phil Kukura ’57  Andrew Schmidt ’04 %  Ben Swartz ’05 &  DAYTON $250 - $499 $250 - $499 Joel Angle ’09 Phil Erford ’11 Y  Sean Cady ’09 Y  $100 - $249 Matthew Dempsey ’13 %  Jason Bollman ’09  Chris Dunaj ’08 %  Others Dave Schmidt ’06 %  Andrew Foley ’16  $100 - $249 Turner Keane ’18  Adam Kaprove ’04 %  Blaise Stephens ’21 Others John Wolfe ’18  Chris Cantu ’07  DELAWARE Jeff Leone ’08  Others Evan Monoxelos ’17 Matt Hermenau ’17

CORNELL

$10,000 - $24,999 Rick Banks ’72 &  $1,839 - $2,499 John Torget ’93 % 

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DENISON

$1,839 - $2,499 George Brown ’60 &  $500 - $999 Don Brown ’58 &  Mark Lewis ’67 Y  $250 - $499 Barry Porter ’59 Y  $100 - $249 Ken Ackerman ’61 Peter Armacost ’57 %  Jeffrey Ashcom ’75 %  Bob Dold ’60 %  Jim Martin ’69 %  Bill Mason ’77 %  Bert Paull ’73  Dave Richards ’45 Y  Ken Rohl ’57 % Andy Shoop ’82 %  Jay Sload ’58  Dick Strup ’74 %  Jerry Wischmeyer ’63 Y  R. Scott Zion ’73 Others Jake Henkle ’09 Howard Shaw ’48 %  Corbin Smith ’17 

DENVER

$500 - $999 Darrell Earhart ’60 %  Dick Evans ’66 &  Wally Hultin ’65 %  $250 - $499 Phil Briscoe ’73 %  $100 - $249 Bill Barnard ’61  Dave Duncan ’59  Dan Haskell ’68 %  David Kegaries ’68 %  Others Chaz Eaton ’22 Brandon Odenheimer ’16 

DEPAUW

$1,839 - $2,499 Marshall Reavis ’84 Y  Wally Sampson ’58 t  $1,000 - $1,838 Bruce Fox ’69 Y  Steve Trulaske ’79 &  Ed Unterberg ’58 &  $500 - $999 Alexander Childs ’94 John Mason ’58 %  Doug Stanley ’80  $250 - $499 Andy Buroker ’84 %  Chuck Colburn ’81 %  Gordon Finley ’65 Y  Dick Gethin ’58  Jim Hollensteiner ’53 %  Bob Kersey ’56 &  Ronald Richards ’82 %  Doug Vines ’68 %  Clark Wagner ’54 Y  $100 - $249 Brian Amicon ’98 %  Chuck Bokar ’76 %  John Heise ’74 %  Greg King ’92 Ned Lamkin ’56 Y  Jack Morehead ’57 %  Jack Wiley ’74 %  Others Roger Cooper ’83 %  Robert Gibson ’50 %  Don Jones ’65

George Mitru ’61 

DICKINSON

$1,000 - $1,838 Eric Rudolph ’62 &  $500 - $999 Paul Kovach ’71 %  Daniel Mistichelli ’80  $100 - $249 George Lee ’71  John Nikoloff ’72 %  Dick Silhol ’51 %  Others Matt Boger ’96  Bo Webster ’95 

DUKE

$1,000 - $1,838 Jim Risk ’63 &  $500 - $999 Wilmot Losee ’58  $100 - $249 Dick Siderowf ’59 %  Others Tom Englehart ’79  Pete Taylor ’56 % 

EAST CAROLINA

$2,500 - $4,999 Kirk Little ’82 Z  $250 - $499 John Alkire ’92 Adam Scarboro ’06 Y  Jacob Tidwell ’04 Y  Others Adam Morgan ’14 

EASTERN KENTUCKY

$5,000 - $9,999 Tom Reeves ’99 &  $2,500 - $4,999 Martin Cobb ’96 Z  $1,839 - $2,499 Nick Sexton ’11 &  $1,000 - $1,838 Dewayne Biddy ’87 &  Phil Drees ’89 &  Russ Jones ’80 &  Michael Kidd ’02 &  John LeForge ’88 &  Gary Logston ’75 Y  $500 - $999 Mike Conway ’75 &  Frankie Nunn ’75 %  Nathan Schilling ’98 &  $250 - $499 Mark Ansley ’96 Bob Bryant ’89 %  Judd Devlin ’85 &  Josh Jehn ’93 &  Bryan Kyle ’99 %  Matt Moore ’96 Jim Siler ’96 Kevin Smith ’99 $100 - $249 Ron Allison ’70 Tim Berry ’10 John Catron ’08 Kevin Duffy ’96 &  Charles Eastin ’86 Steve Herzog ’85 Y  Pat Humphrey ’88 %  Tim McCubbin ’76 %  Kip Mountjoy ’12 %  Bob Robinson ’98 Dave Schoengart ’89  Others Frank Bargo ’99 Mike Beegle ’85 Brian Braden ’89

Scott Cook ’82 Fuller Devlin ’16  Dale Dobnicker ’94  Michael Hay ’94 &  Bob Herzog ’84  Josh Hieneman ’22 Scott Howard ’87 %  Sam Jones ’20 Tom Lay ’82 Jeremiah Puffenbarger ’22 Sabin Smith ’98 Darryl Turner ’78

EASTERN WASHINGTON $500 - $999 Josh Trick ’04 &  $250 - $499 Chad Salas ’02 %  $100 - $249 Jacob Clay ’15 

ELON

Others Jack Corby ’22

EMBRY-RIDDLE

$100 - $249 Niko Blanks ’22 Others Brandon Collins ’20 Chris Held ’22 Alex Petrocelli ’21 Dawson Schriner ’22

EMORY

$10,000 - $24,999 John Stebbins ’92 Z  $1,000 - $1,838 Richard Souviron ’58 %  $500 - $999 Don Bolia ’91 %  Bruce Garner ’71 %  $250 - $499 David Bromet ’91 Rich Maselli ’92 Dave Northrup ’75  Scott Parks ’68 &  Michael Reardon ’11 %  $100 - $249 Bill Bagley ’65 %  Dan Beale ’89 %  Bill Gunnels ’65 %  Andy Held ’91 %  Walton Jay ’65  Keith Kyle ’93 %  Jack Murray ’62  Timothy Schock ’95  Chris Silk ’92  Richard Summer ’92 Alan Teplis ’78 %  Others Jack Klemann ’72  Kevin Kyle ’90 Fielder Martin ’60  Tom Pritchett ’68

FLORIDA

$2,500 - $4,999 Bill Jesse ’76 &  Chip Meyers ’01 %  $1,000 - $1,838 Brad Fortune ’92 &  $500 - $999 Phil Easterling ’56 Y  Mike Gable ’67 Y  Bill Wagner ’55 &  $250 - $499 Bill Crews ’58 %  Tom Harrell ’65 Y  Jordan See ’08 % 

Matthew Zwijacz ’17 $100 - $249 Tom Brown ’55 %  Mike Davis ’96 John Dipietro ’77  Mark Dominguez ’96  Glenn Downes ’66 %  Dean Hartman ’91 %  Steve Kiker ’95 Talbert Lauter ’70 %  Dave Leppert ’77 &  George Ling ’59 %  John McClane ’75 %  Don Pollo ’79 %  Don Rupert ’70 Gary Seibert ’70  Louie Subirats ’85 Henry Wade ’65 %  Fred Wallrapp ’78 %  Others Enzo Benkiran ’22 Tom Boyle ’69 Robert Fleck ’71  Randy Holcombe ’72 %  Ryan Loundy ’09

FLORIDA ATLANTIC

Others Rob Billoni ’95 % 

FLORIDA GULF COAST Others Zachary Bevis ’19  Marck Molina ’19

FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL $500 - $999 Steven Cruz ’12 &  Others Allen Feliz ’12  Freddy Juarez ’12 Albert Marrero ’08 % 

FLORIDA STATE

$250 - $499 Chris Harlow ’92 Y  $100 - $249 Philip Engelmann ’90 %  Dan Freire ’94 Chris Mower ’91  Ted Newton ’74 %  Jim Philpitt ’77 %  Tom Sechrest ’71 %  Cliff Wyllie ’77 Y  Others Steve Boscovich ’83 %  Alex Croce ’19 Phil Kearley ’77  Jimmy Kropelin ’20 John Lauder ’97  Tyler Shanahan ’19

FURMAN

$100 - $249 Michael Harrison ’98 %  Michael McPhee ’10 %  W.C. Swann ’95 %  Others Lloyd Flores ’03

GENERAL FRATERNITY ROLLS

$250 - $499 Ed Bloom ’97 %  Ric Eickhoff ’02 &  $100 - $249 Robert Alberts ’20  Roger Cox ’05 %  Gene Fernandez ’07 %  John Rundle ’03 % 

GEORGE MASON

Others David Arnold ’20 Brennan Maynard ’20  Sam Pavel ’17 

GEORGE WASHINGTON $1,839 - $2,499 Jon LaBuz ’04 &  $100 - $249 Ellis Izlar ’10 %  Eric Jesse ’06

GEORGIA

$250 - $499 Greg Hunnicutt ’86 %  Others Patrick Anderson ’89

GEORGIA TECH

$2,500 - $4,999 Ted Haile ’75 Z  Dave McKenney ’60 t  Jim Plummer ’63 % $1,839 - $2,499 Lynn Maddox ’64 O  Jon Parker ’59 &  $1,000 - $1,838 John Gay ’54 &  $500 - $999 John Crane ’81 %  Russell Ivie ’58 %  David McCollum ’85 &  Randy Zaic ’80 Y  $250 - $499 Steve Lawrence ’73 %  Bob Miller ’62 %  Blair Stephens ’57 %  John Thompson ’60 %  $100 - $249 Dennis Carter ’83 %  Royle Duff ’64 %  Roger Elsas ’65 %  Tom Fitzsimons ’65  Albert Gottsche ’57 %  Murray Greene ’91 %  Mike Hammer ’78  David Harvey ’58 %  John Ingram ’82  Glenn Jardine ’77 %  Pierce Johnson ’56 %  Jack Miller ’62 %  Thomas Muller ’63 &  Ben Shappard ’22 Arthur Smith ’75  Neal Stubblefield ’79 %  Bill Ten Eyck ’60 %  Daniel Tiernan ’86 %  Hal Wightman ’59 %  Pete Young ’70 Others Bob Boardman ’65  John Cooper ’64 %  Jim Hickerson ’56 %  Tom Mayes ’54 %  Jay McLellan ’80 

GMI-EMI

$1,839 - $2,499 Jim Lesch ’68 &  $1,000 - $1,838 Gary Crosby ’69 &  $500 - $999 Rick Caras ’78 &  Phil de Buhr ’69 Y  John Gable ’68 %  $250 - $499 Hank Brockman ’73 %  Ron Meegan ’69 Y 

Michael Oakley ’81 %  $100 - $249 Dave Boboltz ’79 %  Matthew Brown ’91 %  Paul Commons ’77 %  Bill Davis ’71 %  Ken Godzina ’77 %  Marc Kidder ’72 %  Wayne Kidder ’65 Roy Koskinen ’68 %  Larry Lambert ’75 %  Doug Lewis ’94 David Martin ’69 %  Bob Meling ’75 %  Chuck Plachetzki ’72  Roy Streetz ’83 %  Jeff Williams ’84 %  Others Brian Braglia ’75 %  William Francis ’64

GUELPH

$250 - $499 Will Wu ’92

HAMPDEN-SYDNEY

$250 - $499 Billy Yurgaitis ’89 Y  $100 - $249 Rod Tallagnon ’91

HANOVER

$1,839 - $2,499 Randy Master ’82 &  $1,000 - $1,838 Glen Hastings ’81 &  $500 - $999 Jim Budros ’67 Y  $100 - $249 Mark Hershman ’67 %  Ross King ’62 %  Lloyd McAtee ’61  Greg Ridler ’67 %  Roger Smith ’62  David Wedding ’56 Others Herb Brandt ’52  Jim Buzzelli ’58 %  Jon Ford ’58  Ken Hilger ’52  Geordie Mackenzie ’73 

DONOR LEGEND JUNE 1, 2022– MAY 31, 2023

Auto-Kai donors shown in BLUE LIFETIME GIVING SOCIETIES

G Old Main Society........ $1 Million+ % Campanile Society.......$500,000 O Chautauqua Society....$250,000 t Diamond Society............$100,000

Z Rose Society........................$50,000

& Founders’ Society............$25,000

& President’s Society...........$10,000

Y Loving Cup Society............$5,000 % Beta Society............................$1,000

TOTAL YEARS GIVING

 5+  10+  15+  30+  40+  50+

 20+.

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HIGH POINT

$1,000 - $1,838 Bryan Fortier ’20 %  $100 - $249 Anfernee Parker ’18  Others Michael Dreher ’19 

HOUSTON

$2,500 - $4,999 Troy Kyle ’00 &  $500 - $999 Mike Humphrey ’79 &  $100 - $249 Jason Grant ’02 %  Josh Jordan ’20 

IDAHO

$1,839 - $2,499 Allan McDonald ’66 Y  $500 - $999 Steve Bosley ’85 % Pat McMurray ’70 %  $250 - $499 Robert Parish ’52 Y  Larry Strom ’65  $100 - $249 Roger Brazier ’71  Gary Doty ’63 %  Craig Leigh ’00  Dennis McLean ’60  Brian Stokes ’80 Others Stephen Hart ’73  Logan Jones-Olson ’08

Jim Roudebush ’71 %  Fitch Walmer ’52 Y  David Wood ’77  $100 - $249 Paul Barada ’67  Tom Dean ’67 Tad Drew ’72 &  John Hedges ’66 Jack Hienton ’71 %  Hal King ’64 Cole McCombs ’64 %  John Peckham ’65 %  Steve Pfenninger ’74  Jeff Richardson ’73 Y  David Stowe ’67 %  Mike Wolfert ’88 %  Others Hugh Graham ’61 %  Vane Lashua ’68 %  Fred Pfenninger ’71 % 

IOWA

$1,000 - $1,838 Collin Abeln ’19 %  Steve Wolken ’65 %  $500 - $999 Brad Ertl ’19 %  Anthony Gargano ’02 %  Russ Schmeiser ’71 %  Jeff Supple ’95 %  $250 - $499 Todd Boever ’91 %  Bill Burfeind ’66 Y  Jeff Colwell ’98 %  Ben Ertl ’13 %  ILLINOIS BJ Fraher ’01 %  $2,500 - $4,999 Jarrod Hicks ’00 %  Les Meier ’82 &  Brad Holmstrom ’87 Y  Gant Redmon ’59 Z  Ken Oldt ’69 %  $1,000 - $1,838 Mike Paul ’00  Bill Petty ’68 %  Bob Reitsch ’81 %  $500 - $999 $100 - $249 Michael Bettini ’94 %  Brett Barthel ’01 %  $250 - $499 Bob Bitzer ’17  Craig Boggs ’85 %  Doug Bottorff ’96  Jack Branta ’75 %  Neal Brower ’90 Y  Mike Carroll ’84 %  Scott Cook ’10 Don Huisinga ’67 %  Michael Curtis ’91 Christopher Roberti ’93 %  Mikel Derby ’92 %  Larry Schafer ’62 Y  Brad Devine ’98 %  Tom Willingham ’87 %  James Fisher ’85 $100 - $249 John Gaffey ’00 %  Mark Cloud ’78 %  Connor Gifford ’14  Eber Eberspacher ’75 %  Andrew Hall ’93 Larry Gahan ’60 Y  Eric Holman ’99 %  Michael Hale ’91  Mike Kentfield ’01 %  Clif McIntire ’54  Adam King ’00 %  Kent Noble ’65 %  Rob Knenlein ’98 %  Edward Reardon ’71 %  Mike Lazansky ’12 Tom Schmitt ’57  Tom Liabo ’98  Keith Viverito ’02 Mike Matthews ’18  Others Mike Mullinix ’56  Mark Paoli ’76 Matt Petti ’08 %  David Redeker ’80  Jason Pierce-Vazquez ’19  Mark Weston ’63 %  Andy Pomper ’93 %  Ryan Reiter ’95 %  INDIANA Tim Ruby ’95 %  $5,000 - $9,999 Jim Sabin ’59 &  Charlie McCormick ’72 O  Craig Schmeiser ’73 $2,500 - $4,999 Scott Siepmann ’00  Brandt Downey ’67 &  Jon Solfisburg ’92 %  $500 - $999 Tom Swartzbaugh ’89 %  Brad Blair ’66 %  Bill Teigeler ’98 %  Don Hindman ’49  Marc Van Bell ’90 %  Tim Walter ’83 Y  Bill Wildberger ’65 $250 - $499 Others Phil Goddard ’67 Y  Felix Caruso ’18  Dick Krueger ’67 %  John Glynn ’17 

Connor Gronski ’19  Steve Hamilton ’70 %  Michael Johnson ’00  Todd Johnson ’90 %  Roger Martens ’68  Josh Masters ’01 %  Jason Myers ’99 Brendan Power ’15 Chad Roethler ’95  Mike Roupas ’10 %  Dennis Samuelson ’62 %  Eli Seeley ’96  Noah Spachman ’19 Kurt Truax ’62 

IOWA STATE

$100 - $249 John Janezich ’16  Michael Levin ’64  Robert Melocik ’56 %  Michael Sondag ’13  Donald Squair ’58 %  Others Percy Leaper ’58  Steve Scherping ’59 % 

KANSAS

$250 - $499 John Shuss ’72 %  $100 - $249 John Atkinson ’65 %  Richard Butin ’76 %  Ron Horwege ’66 %  Tom Payne ’66 %  Paul Shellito ’73 %  John Stewart ’58 %  John Tulloch ’66 %  Others Robert Harris ’81 Y  Allen Kaufman ’77 % 

$50,000+ Ron Sande ’64 t  $5,000 - $9,999 Mike Dubes ’66 O  Cork Peterson ’66 O  $1,839 - $2,499 Jack Gehring ’76 &  Jud Horras ’97 Z  $1,000 - $1,838 KANSAS STATE Greg Buffington ’67 &  $50,000+ Keith Davis ’70 &  Warren Staley ’65 %  E.J. Evans ’71 Y  $25,000 - $49,999 Justin Moore ’93 Y  Randy Groves ’78 Z  $500 - $999 Scott Scrogin ’87 &  Bob Morrison ’52 &  $10,000 - $24,999 Tom Samuelson ’84 &  Paul Attwater ’58 & $250 - $499 John Dunlap ’73 &  Russell Brownsberger ’02 % John Schwartz ’71 &  Khayree Duckett ’17 % James Weaver ’69 & Tim Miller ’89 Y  $5,000 - $9,999 Scott Pulkrabek ’89  Todd Bleakley ’77 Z  $100 - $249 Matt Dassow ’89 Y  Mike Beda ’69 %  Larry Gibson ’67 Y Rick Burton ’73 %  John Martin ’82 Y  David Eyre ’61 Doug Smith ’71 Y  Matt Grennan ’02 %  Woody Swain ’71 Y  Jack Guinn ’70 %  Dan Weaver ’63 &  Ronald Hoppel ’60 %  $2,500 - $4,999 Brian Johnsen ’69 %  Paul Attwater ’83 %  Lee Maddocks ’52 Y  Gib Benschoter ’87 % Bill McCulloch ’56 %  Jeff Rundle ’03 &  Jordan Minich ’11 Lloyd Wilson ’74 %  Tony Schippers ’79 %  $1,839 - $2,499 Tom Schoelerman ’73  Chris Althoff ’00 t  Others Mike Bennett ’69 % Jesse Bowden ’21 John Campbell ’77 &  Tim Frank ’71  Christopher Miller ’86 &  Ray Loehr ’74  Bill Nicholson ’61 t  Nick Loughrey ’16 Tom Purinton ’63 &  Michael McAlister ’81 James Rodenbeek ’61 %  Tyler Naughtrip ’22  Roger Timken ’70 %  Jeff Pioquinto ’22  $1,000 - $1,838 Cole Staudt ’17 Richard Hite ’81 % Sam Wagner ’21 Phil Howe ’54 &  JOHN CARROLL Glenn Isernhagen ’64 %  $500 - $999 JD Keith ’86 &  Austin Dunlop ’19 %  Drake Knapp ’66 %  Joel Mullner ’07 Y  Phil Wright ’58 %  $250 - $499 $500 - $999 Tony Dempsey ’18  John Button ’86 Michael Florell ’64 Others Ron Nolder ’84 %  Mike Rajka ’18  Pat Robinson ’78 &  JOHNS HOPKINS Patrick Sargent ’79 %  $1,000 - $1,838 Dean Skaer ’60 &  Fred Brown ’73 % Jeffery Wampler ’77 $500 - $999 Tim Younkin ’64 Carlos Capellan ’00 Y  $250 - $499 $250 - $499 Brad Amstein ’90  Dave Bobart ’96 Y  Todd Amstein ’90 %  Scott Miserendino ’02 %  Bradley Barth ’90 %  Howard Turner ’95 %  Frank Carson ’74 % 

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Mike Elwell ’70 %  KETTERING A Jack Erkmann ’02 $500 - $999 Grant Glasco ’03 %  Paul Reichert ’10 Y  Randy Griswold ’72 $250 - $499 David Schlaegel ’79 %  Isaac Meadows ’11 %  John Somers ’65 %  $100 - $249 $100 - $249 Devin Aryan ’14  Nathan Balkenbusch ’14 %  Matt Holland ’12  Peter Carter ’04  Matt Setliff ’10 %  Tom Clark ’71  Trent Sutherland ’10 %  Roger Cleghorn ’69  Others Loren Conrad ’61 %  Ray Hyder ’15  Bill Copher ’81 %  Jerico Markel ’19  Buddy Frye ’58 %  Josue Tello ’09 Fred Isernhagen ’66 %  KETTERING B Jan Jorgensen ’64 %  $500 - $999 Kenyon Kugler ’63 Y  Mark Foster ’22  Bart Lee ’90 Alex Irwin ’20 %  James Mertz ’62 %  $250 - $499 Jim Royer ’64 Andy Breed ’12 %  Roger Shenkel ’64 %  Jordan Fundaro ’18 %  Thomas Tatman ’75 %  $100 - $249 Brent Tracy ’85 %  Brandon Dombrowski ’16 %  Bob Van Allen ’68 %  Jorge Horcasitas ’13 %  Others Nick Misiolek ’15 %  Chuck Balkenbusch ’17 Kurt Morse ’16  Tyler Brown ’15 Ryan Reichenbach ’18  Terry Garrett ’78  Kevin Sims ’16  Kye Hittle ’99 %  Alex Tannahill ’15 Y  Ron Holm ’66 %  Others John Irvine ’64  Brian Le ’22 Ralph McFillen ’64 %  Terry McDonald ’22  Stephen Peirce ’66 %  Nolan VanWormer ’17  Roger Reitz ’55  KNOX Brett Rundle ’06  $1,000 - $1,838 Tracy Skipton ’90 Zane Carlson ’16 %  Alec Williams ’10  Ray Seidel ’60 Y  KENTUCKY $100 - $249 $1,000 - $1,838 George Diepenbrock ’04  Mike Phelan ’96 Y  Pete Holstrom ’66 %  $500 - $999 Nick Panos ’57  Pat Hart ’90 %  Others Darrin Travillian ’96 %  Bill Dean ’66 $250 - $499 Wayne Parks ’64  Eric Butterbaugh ’14 %  Matthew Surprenant ’17  Aaron Herskowitz ’91 Y  LAWRENCE Rob Mathews ’91 Y  $10,000 - $24,999 Cody Williams ’16 Y  Amar Budarapu ’87 &  Connor Young ’14 %  $1,839 - $2,499 $100 - $249 Bruce Wenger ’89 &  Ben Conner ’16 %  $500 - $999 Riley Grant ’19  Jim Heng ’66 David Greis ’14 %  Peter McGaffigan ’87  Brendan Lucas ’16  $250 - $499 Heath Mountjoy ’16 %  Bergy Berganini ’59 %  Blade Rouse ’16  John Gregg ’43 %  Elijah Zimmerman ’14 Y  Ted Katzoff ’65 %  Others Daniel Martin ’07 %  Andrew Edgington ’20  Dave Schnackenberg ’90 %  Chris Gladwell ’94 %  Kris Swanson ’87 &  Keegan Kennedy ’19 $100 - $249 Landon Sallee ’13 Y  Eric Armour ’07  Nick Sladic ’19  Martin Gradman ’62 %  Greg Washington ’90 Daniel Hertel ’09 %  KENYON Adam Locke ’03 %  $1,839 - $2,499 Todd Mitchell ’65 %  David Lingafelter ’86 %  Gus Olson ’57  Bill Lowry ’56 &  Ryan Randall ’93 %  $100 - $249 John Thorse ’55  Allen McCormick ’55 %  Others Others Dick Lang ’61 %  Wyatt Ernst ’18  Darren Opel ’95  William Lippert ’07 Chris Porter ’74  Samuel Todd ’76 % 

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LEHIGH

$250 - $499 Les Minnich ’89 %  $100 - $249 Herbert Campbell ’72  Jim Huston ’69 %  Bob Kirchberger ’69 %  Roger Landis ’86  Cesar Meza ’01 Others Don Blaszka ’96 % 

LOUISVILLE

$2,500 - $4,999 Jim Howard ’93 %  $1,839 - $2,499 Stavan Bhatt ’98 &  Dave Schawe ’06 $250 - $499 Mike Adams ’77 Y  Michael Driver ’02 $100 - $249 William Schmitt ’74  Scott Sheffield ’71 %  Others Glen Gnadinger ’18  Travis Kerns ’12 Dennis Miller ’72 %  Scott Wantland ’98

LOYOLA CHICAGO

Others Giancarlo Garcia ’19 Israel Garcia ’17  Adam Gentry ’21  Jason Janiga ’21 John Picchiotti ’20

LOYOLA MARYMOUNT

$500 - $999 Brian Webber ’09 &  $100 - $249 Daen Ekpa ’10 %  Others Tom Martin ’08 Y 

LYNCHBURG

$1,839 - $2,499 Charlie Warner ’87 & 

MAINE

$500 - $999 George Pullen ’03 %  $250 - $499 Curtis Burrill ’04 %  $100 - $249 Rob Brewer ’98 %  Nick Gauvin ’06 %  David Pfaefflin ’01 %  Jay Wiltbank ’08  Others Richard Hogan ’60 %  Mike Sullivan ’79 

MARYLAND

$2,500 - $4,999 Tom Labanowski ’90 &  $500 - $999 Casey Gomes ’02 &  Mark Slaney ’92 &  $250 - $499 Alex Lee ’92 %  $100 - $249 Noah Miller ’19  Ravi Verma ’93 %  Alan Wagman ’91 %  Others Kenny Hunsley ’15 % 

MIAMI

$10,000 - $24,999 Doug Gray ’66 Y  $5,000 - $9,999 Jack Deyo ’69 Z  Zac Haines ’05 Z  $2,500 - $4,999 Bill Alderman ’67 &  Jonathan Brant ’75 Z  Wick Hartung ’75 &  Tom Loeb ’68 &  Tom Smith ’50 Z  $1,839 - $2,499 Mark Alder ’76 &  Pete Barnhart ’66 &  Jim Colley ’79 &  Bill Haywood ’74 Z  Jeff Newton ’77 O  Brad Trucksis ’75 &  Doug Wagner ’78 &  $1,000 - $1,838 Phil Conover ’68 Y  Phil Fernandez ’06 &  Bob Gillespie ’81 &  Steve Martineau ’66 &  Steve Mosholder ’06 &  Charley Teckman ’51 &  $500 - $999 George Budig ’58 Y  Dick Christie ’69 Y  Steve Covault ’76  Bill Elliott ’73 % Mike Foley ’61 Y  Tom Fox ’85 % Stuart Frankel ’87 David Gilreath ’78 %  Luke Kenley ’67 Y  Jack Marple ’72 %  Jim McClanahan ’60 &  Tim Pistell ’69 %  Glenn Pryor ’78 %  Art Reimers ’77 t  Jim Robertson ’66 %  Calloway Robertson ’81 %  Bill Rutledge ’05 Y  Gary Shipley ’73 Jim Sommer ’57 Y  Mark Stephan ’80 %  Steve Stocker ’81 &  John Suckow ’81 Y  Carl Tinstman ’67 Y  Bob Wertz ’61 &  Jake Whelan ’07 Y  $250 - $499 Jack Alderman ’70 %  Justin Beck ’02 %  Wick Chadwick ’71 %  Mike Curran ’80 %  John Czyzycki ’87 %  Tom Fey ’68 &  Bill Gregory ’62  Bob Haines ’67 %  Rich LaFleur ’83 Greg Masching ’06  Skip McCallum ’59 &  Jim Neef ’53 Y  Wayne Nelson ’67 %  Joe Petras ’72 %  Jeff Sherman ’83 %  Steven Sieracki ’90 Tom Skoulis ’79 %  Brent Soller ’03 %  Scott Sondles ’78 %  John Stuckey ’66 &  Ben Suffron ’74 Y  George Wick ’78 %  Ben Willingham ’84 %  Steve Young ’12

$100 - $249 Andy Bell ’67 %  Dave Brown ’75 %  Eric Buller ’19 Chip Clark ’81 %  Jim Deuser ’69  Scott Fessenden ’74 &  Marc Fey ’77 %  Kyle Fischer ’20  Woody Fitton ’82  Dave Garrigus ’03 Jim Glasgow ’55 %  John Grant ’70 %  Rick Graves ’71 %  David Hill ’62 %  John Hocking ’48 %  Hayden Hoogerhyde ’21  Bill Horrigan ’54  Scott Hoyer ’91 %  Chip Hunter ’69  David Kenley ’68 %  Barry Kent ’58 %  Kurt Kruggel ’86 Locks Locker ’75 Gerry Miller ’69 %  Jim Mynhier ’82 %  Bob Olson ’54  Steve Otey ’79 %  Donald Paynter ’68 %  Steve Retzsch ’76 %  Bill Ross ’68 %  Andy Scarpitti ’02  Jeff Smith ’73 Y  Trif Triffon ’79 %  Hew Wells ’64 Y  Others Henry Carnes ’18  Phil Cottrell ’78 %  Rob Cottrell ’79  Paul Dahnke ’57  Christian Daniels ’20 Jay Ellis ’77 Y  Mark Flanigan ’81  James Flynn ’22 Wayne Helfrich ’57 %  Marc MacKeigan ’75 Peter Matty ’67 %  Andrew McLeese ’21  Bill Moore ’76  Tom Moorhead ’69  David Myers ’82  Massillon Myers ’20  Alex Orr ’21  David MacDonald Palmer ’83 Connor Pavon ’18  Jon Peterson ’66  Tom Pierce ’77 %  Anthony Raffin ’21  Gary Riddle ’77 &  Bill Slover ’67 CJ Walker ’22

MIAMI (FLA.)

$5,000 - $9,999 Peter Darrow ’09 &  $100 - $249 David Yeomans ’09 Others Joe Bonner ’17 %  Jeremy Crystal ’09 Andrew Willert ’09 

MICHIGAN

$2,500 - $4,999 Karl Edelmann ’86 &  $500 - $999 David Barbour ’62 Y  Bruce Douglas ’65 &  Chris Litrel ’87 Y 

$250 - $499 Tom Patterson ’60 %  $100 - $249 Ray Aldrich ’90  Philip Balkema ’65 Josh Bonacci ’03 Roger Helman ’89 %  David Hissong ’91 Bill Johnson ’57 %  Tod Leonard ’76  Bill Meeske ’69  Stu Pettitt ’72  Dick Robison ’74 Y  Ian Ross ’21  Doug Schmitt ’92  Pete Speer ’91  George Trowbridge ’56 &  Dave Whitman ’90 %  Lee Yambura ’71 Y  Others Sam Beenstock ’21 Duncan Bjerke ’20 Rece Carter ’21 Erick Cochea Machado ’21 Ben Firstenberg ’22 Chris Hartemayer ’06 Richard Hodgson ’85  Ben Jozwiak ’20 Christopher Keane ’74  Derick Kopff ’90 Adam Liang ’22 Riley Maher ’20 Jeremy Mervak ’22 Lee Rarrick ’15  Joe Salata ’78 %  Aman Saxena ’22 Sam Schechter ’21 Josh Schectman ’22 Jasper Scheiber ’22 Gerald Sigler ’83 Michael Sternbach ’21

MICHIGAN STATE

$1,839 - $2,499 Dan Reason ’57 &  Mark Schuster ’95 % $1,000 - $1,838 George Bloch ’57 &  John Lynch ’83 Y  $500 - $999 Jim Kohl ’66 %  Jonathan Kubo ’84 &  $250 - $499 Craig Baker ’87 %  Ed Deeb ’60 %  Al Dominick ’66 %  Jim Hayden ’60 Y  Eric Mojica ’97 Mat Vanderkloot ’76 %  $100 - $249 Don Baldwin ’52 Corey Bordine ’89 %  John Dobben ’58 Jim Dodson ’84 Dick Handlon ’66  David Kirkpatrick ’82 %  Greg Knapp ’75 John Monville ’57  Bruce Morrice ’55 Steven Myers ’82 Jim Perry ’54 %  Don Sawyer ’61  Bo Zielke ’60  Others Jacl Collins ’70  Alex Haddad ’15  Chuck Hathaway ’56 Robert Kusza ’85

Tony Mitropoulos ’79 Paul Phillips ’87

Tom Vegod ’70 %  David Ziegenhorn ’77 %  MIDDLE TENNESSEE STATE Others John Glenn ’82 %  $2,500 - $4,999 Tyler Necaise ’18 Chuck Graves ’94 &  Woody Ratterman ’95 &  MISSOURI $500 - $999 $2,500 - $4,999 Jim Lloyd ’96 %  Charlie Brown ’61 &  $100 - $249 John Hillhouse ’69 t  Scott Fussell ’95 &  Hank Plain ’80 Z  Others $1,839 - $2,499 John Pritchard ’95  Jeff Dritley ’78 &  Robert Healy ’64 Z  MINNESOTA Robert Shamberger ’71 &  $2,500 - $4,999 $1,000 - $1,838 Nick Lampi ’99 &  Steve Gardner ’79 Y $1,839 - $2,499 Hank Robertson ’51 Z  Dustin Anderson ’05 &  Bill Stone ’65 Y  Justin Miller ’00 &  $500 - $999 $1,000 - $1,838 Gene Bradley ’64 %  Scott Heineman ’03 Y  Jeff Naylor ’05 % Evan Jobin ’18 %  $250 - $499 $500 - $999 Adam Braverman ’85 %  Colin Close ’13 %  Kyle Burk ’09 Dick George ’66 %  Viga Hall ’51 %  Bruce Johnson ’61 %  Buddy Leech ’64 %  Jim Keeler ’89 &  Bob Maxwell ’63 %  Mike Kokkinen ’00 &  Bill Plummer ’67 %  David Servais ’92 %  Tom Turner ’66 Y  $250 - $499 $100 - $249 Jan Ebbert ’63 %  Clay Anderson ’86 %  Aaron Jastrow ’89 % Tom Botts ’64  David Mitchell ’69 Phil Brown ’59 %  Reece Quesnel ’13 %  Patrick Douglas ’96 Dixon Tews ’63 %  Kerry Douglas ’68 %  $100 - $249 Ken Geel ’67 %  James Acers ’64  Charles Hight ’60 %  Robert Alliegro ’84  John Kruse ’77 Brent Anderson ’85 Y  Stephen Limbaugh ’51 %  Donn Barber ’56  Robert Morrison ’53 Y  Bob Brunmeier ’84 Y  Bob Selsor ’82 %  Charlie Champlin ’60 %  Paul Stockmann ’79 Y  Brad Christ ’97 Bob Toy ’86 %  C.J. Eisler ’07 Y Doug Uthoff ’05 Alex Jobin ’16 %  Jamie Wienstroer ’98 William Laakso ’69  Others Ryan Marek ’12  Ralph Babb ’71  Scott Martin ’89 Joey Gamble ’17  Noah McHale ’14 %  Tom Horton ’74 %  Morgan Nelson ’67 %  Gail Jones ’61 %  Jeffrey Ohm ’70  Paul Pritchard ’66 Kingsley Ondich ’56 Branden Peterson ’05 %  Walt Slibeck ’70 %  Stan Thompson ’59 %  Peter Thoresen ’87 Others Chuck Christensen ’58  Nick Harrie ’16 Cameron Holl ’17  JUNE 1, 2022– MAY 31, 2023 Ty Leech ’17 %  Andrew Park ’18 Auto-Kai donors shown in BLUE Justin Schlitz ’15  LIFETIME GIVING SOCIETIES Malcolm Smith ’18 G Old Main Society........ $1 Million+ Anthony Tabet ’17 % Campanile Society.......$500,000 MISSISSIPPI O Chautauqua Society....$250,000 $10,000 - $24,999 t Diamond Society............$100,000 Lee Bethay ’82 & Z Rose Society........................$50,000 Bryan McDonald ’86 & & Founders’ Society............$25,000 John Revella ’00 &  & President’s Society...........$10,000 $500 - $999 Y Loving Cup Society............$5,000 Jesse White ’66 Y  % Beta Society............................$1,000 $100 - $249 Gabe Harrison ’07  TOTAL YEARS GIVING Michael Harrison ’68   5+  10+  15+  20+. Andy Smith ’16 %   30+  40+  50+ Scooter Smith ’15 % 

DONOR LEGEND

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MIT

Andrew Martinez ’03 Drew Mutch ’98  $25,000 - $49,999 John O’Leary ’84 Mike Feinstein ’82 %  Bob Ramstad ’90 &  $5,000 - $9,999 Nico Salinas ’21 Ken Bryan ’88 Z  Steve Silberberg ’83 $2,500 - $4,999 Ben Silverman ’88  Jay Watkins ’90 &  Victor Sinow ’08 % $1,839 - $2,499 Marty St. George ’86 Y  Alex Virgilio ’92 Rob Ullman ’94 $1,000 - $1,838 Bob Wargo ’77 %  Herman Marshall ’78 &  Kollin Wasserlein ’19 Crash Tung ’86 t  $500 - $999 NEBRASKA Bud Boring ’64 %  $1,839 - $2,499 Jon Burkhardt ’64 Y Hal Johnson ’61 Y  Gary Henderson ’82 Y  Mike Wortman ’70 &  $250 - $499 $1,000 - $1,838 Noah Breslow ’97 Y  Craig Christiansen ’73 %  Simeon Chow ’77 Y  Tom Jacob ’62 &  Michael Collins ’95 Carl Mammel ’55 &  Matthew Denesuk ’87 Andy Mattox ’00 &  Mark Goldberg ’82 % $500 - $999 Tom Hauer ’79 %  Kile Johnson ’66 %  John Kerins ’80 Y  Todd Mattox ’02 %  David Krall ’82 &  Bruce McKeag ’68 &  Alan Laves ’82 Z  John Meese ’73 %  Bill Maimone ’84 &  Bill Pohlman ’62 %  Michael Monsler ’64 $250 - $499 Alex Romeo ’86 Y  BC Christenson ’70 %  John Sell ’91 %  Tom Frolik ’61 %  Randy West ’93 %  Bill Gotfredson ’67 $100 - $249 Scott Greenwood ’74 Y  Erik Abernathy ’93 Gene Hammond ’68  Ed Bell ’58 %  Rudolf Hamsa ’64 Rich Carpenter ’64 %  John Hancock ’69 %  Kenneth Chay ’91  Jon Hinrichs ’64 %  Ethan Close ’96 Robert Kvaal ’64  Kevin Crystal ’79 Jerry Marples ’60 %  Jim Cureton ’89 Preston Mesick ’06 %  Seth Davis ’83 %  Kenton Moore ’09 %  Tony DiPesa ’86 %  Neil Moseman ’83 %  Lampros Fatsis ’77 Jody Parker ’69 % Mike Flanagan ’85 %  Don Stokes ’62 Y  Bob Grant ’64 &  $100 - $249 Christian Hamer ’94 %  Doug Anderson ’70 Bob Kukura ’84 Bill Bullock ’65  Bruce Lautenschlager ’70 %  David Buntain ’70  David Lineman ’85 %  Tom Chambers ’65 Allan MacLaren ’60 %  Bennie Cohen ’71 Spike McGovern ’89 &  Craig Colburn ’65 %  Rob Mentle ’88  Andy Cunningham ’71 David Milich ’82 t  Bart Dennis ’71 Jeff Murray ’71  Larry Frolik ’66 %  Michael Rechtin ’89 %  John Hanneman ’73 Chet Reshamwala ’01 Kip Hirschbach ’68  Alex Rodriguez ’00 Peter Hohnstein ’79 %  Tom Rooze ’85  Gary Hruby ’63  Tyler Schoulte ’21 Jim Humphry ’65 %  Mehul Shah ’01 Scott Ingham ’15 Ken Shine ’85 %  Daniel Looker ’69 John Springsteen ’91 &  Lee Marshall ’66 %  Richard Steines ’84  Max Martin ’70 %  Bob Struble ’85 &  John McCollister ’70  Others Michael Minnick ’84 Michael Bowers ’92 Jim Penney ’65 %  Chris Briere ’19 Bob Purcell ’65 %  Chuck Calhoun ’74  Jim Rembolt ’65 %  Colin Chaney ’21  Donald Snoberger ’70  Daniel Frankel ’89 Drew Stange ’83  Wilf Gardner ’69 Duane Sullivan ’71 %  Peter Gaston ’81 & Philip Swaim ’63 Luke Hartnett ’20 Gary Taylor ’60 %  Phillip Johnson ’91 Bob Whitmore ’71 %  Dimitri Kazarinoff ’85 Steve Williams ’75 %  David Kramer ’88 Tom Williams ’70 %  Frank Leibly ’93 Z  Bob Malster ’56 % 

Others Roger Anderson ’70 Dave Humphry ’62 %  Richard Johnson ’70 Bob Keim ’68 John McCabe ’62 %  Mike McGahan ’75 %  Charlie Packard ’71  Lee Peterson ’61 %  Jason Renner ’06 Mac Ryder ’61 %  Kevin Woolworth ’20

NEW JERSEY

$100 - $249 Joey Baldofsky ’19  Others Chris Blakeley ’19 

NORTH CAROLINA

$1,000 - $1,838 Stephen Cumbie ’70 Y  $500 - $999 Glenn Benton ’79 %  $250 - $499 Bob Sevier ’62 %  $100 - $249 Bill Baldridge ’58 %  Peter Cleveland ’78 %  William Foster ’80  Pax Glenn ’58 %  Jimmy Hart ’80  Doc Lohr ’58  Ian Munn ’77 %  Ed Pagett ’67 %  Ashmead Pipkin ’60 %  Tom Sager ’72 Y  Reb Thomas ’79  Eric Wagoner ’73 %  Charles Warren ’61 %  Ralph Whitfield ’81 %  Others Frantz Herr ’74  Bill Keesler ’74 

NORTH DAKOTA

$100 - $249 Alfred Bromm ’73  Tom Thomas ’58 %  Others Eric Braasch ’15  Myron Johnson ’70 %  Sam Sticha ’19

NORTHEASTERN

$100 - $249 John Hubbard ’14 %  Scott Seiffer ’11 %  Others Joe Albanese ’17  Phil Giordano ’14  Max Lacoma ’21 Will Pett ’14  Tyler Wong ’16 

NORTHWESTERN

$5,000 - $9,999 John Mutz ’57 Z  $1,839 - $2,499 Gary Rusk ’65 &  Justin Rutherford ’00 &  $1,000 - $1,838 Thomas Greaves ’11 % $250 - $499 Richard Peters ’62 Y  Others Lee Enz ’57  Mark Purdy ’74 

NOVA SOUTHEASTERN $500 - $999 Roger Roa ’02 % 

OHIO

$2,500 - $4,999 Rick Sabol ’77 &  Jim Stagi ’77 &  $1,839 - $2,499 Peter Fine ’74 &  Jeff O’Hara ’69 &  $1,000 - $1,838 Andrew Berger ’79 %  Glenn Corlett ’65 &  $500 - $999 Bob Boyd ’63 Y  Rick Brown ’65 Z  Mark Griffith ’78  Thomas Morr ’70 %  Joe Wilson ’84 Y  $250 - $499 Tom Connors ’66 %  Jim Goddard ’54 &  Gary Harlow ’67 %  Kent Houser ’77 %  Joe Kleczynski ’91 Michael La Beau ’67 %  Dave Marshall ’77 %  John McKinley ’64 %  Tommy Raimondi ’16 %  Bill Whipple ’72 %  $100 - $249 Deke Abbott ’61 %  Rick Bersnak ’72 %  Roy Graber ’51 John Holden ’65 %  Donald Hunt ’61  Tom James ’71 %  Paul Kerschner ’76 Charlie Piranian ’84  Alan Prescott ’78  James Raden ’64 %  Clayton Riley ’50 %  Jack Sawyer ’52  Dave Wolfe ’64 %  Jim Young ’68 %  Others Nathan Brown ’97 Brian Cain ’91  Ron Calhoun ’72 Y  Ken Cham ’65  Denny Conrad ’75  Culby Culbertson ’77 %  Dan Dahlen ’76 %  Jerry Lyons ’56  Jeff Radomski ’81 %  Caleb Saunders ’20  Pete Shilling ’65 %  Bruce Skala ’88 

OHIO STATE

$1,839 - $2,499 Ralph Talmage ’71 Y  Bob Taylor ’64 &  $1,000 - $1,838 Jack Schiff ’65 &  $500 - $999 Joe Chinnici ’64 &  $250 - $499 Mike Matthews ’82 %  $100 - $249 Roger Albrecht ’68 &  Scott Barnes ’78 %  Jon Bennett ’69 %  Bill Buckham ’67 Y  Dick Foster ’65 %  John Hopkins ’57 %  Scott Kraushar ’76 % 

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Drew Locaputo ’95 %  Jim Turner ’65 %  David Wright ’67 t  Eric Zeiher ’75  Others Rick Carpenter ’66  Mike Gaffney ’75 %  Dave Neff ’74  John Rindler ’85  Chuck Wright ’62 % 

OHIO WESLEYAN

$1,839 - $2,499 Marty Haskell ’68 &  $500 - $999 Tom Tatham ’56 %  $250 - $499 Larry Linderer ’55 %  Bob Walters ’73 %  $100 - $249 Dick Draz ’54 %  Eric Eickhoff ’00 &  Matt Garrison ’99 %  Thomas Obrecht ’77  Others Jack Hahn ’55 %  Lee Szambecki ’98 % 

OKLAHOMA

Jason Lees ’94 Dean Luthey ’76 &  Jed Morrison ’75 %  Marc Nuttle ’71 Z  Rich Talley ’74 t  Frank Thompson ’75 Corey Walz ’12 $100 - $249 Ken Beard ’75  Chris Brown ’71 %  Don Cogman ’69 %  John Coker ’72 %  Don Crews ’65 % John Fuller ’76 %  Dustin Gibson ’91 Dick Gore ’67  Larry Harral ’68 Jerry Hassebroek ’67 %  Bradford Hoopes ’76 %  Brad Johnston ’69 %  Derek Kemp ’12 Joe Kokojan ’06 %  Kenneth Lisle ’73 %  Mark Lisle ’76  Dick Porter ’58 Max Richards ’56 %  Mike Ritz ’66 %  Rob Robertson ’84 %  Charles Thompson ’79 Others Gaines Godfrey ’57 Koby Harrington ’09  Chris Taylor ’94 Wayne Wasemiller ’72 % 

$10,000 - $24,999 Robert Beall ’80 O  Ken Feagins ’85 &  Kevin Foxx ’78 t  $2,500 - $4,999 Mike Bickford ’80 O  Dewey Chambers ’80 &  OKLAHOMA STATE Steve Glasser ’70 Y  $10,000 - $24,999 Mike Lynch ’71 t  Dennis McNeill ’69 Z Thomas Norris ’56 &  $2,500 - $4,999 Fred Reynolds ’79 Y  Alan Aneshansley ’71 & Don Smith ’58 &  Paul Heerwagen ’07 Y Jim Taylor ’79 Z  Arthur Thompson ’66 &  $1,839 - $2,499 John Williams ’68 Z  $1,839 - $2,499 Mike Wright ’71 t  Andy Bishop ’75 Z  $250 - $499 Tom McCasland ’56 G  Ed Holstein ’54 Y  Randy McDaniel ’90 % Arlyn Miller ’71 Eddie McNeil ’67 % Steve Moses ’76 Ray Nelson ’79 Y $100 - $249 $1,000 - $1,838 Edy El Rassi ’08  Renny Collins ’79 Y Kevin Ellington ’60 &  Rick Gibbon ’75 % Josh Fairchild ’05 %  Lane Gibbs ’09 % Dyke Hoppe ’75 %  Doug Kinzie ’79 % Ron Kise ’70 &  Drew Neville ’69 % David Littlefield ’75 Y  Stephen Newcombe ’79 % Larry Maguire ’65 %  Lance Tolson ’82 Y  Kevin McMichael ’80 John Waldo ’74 %  Neil Rosser ’84  $500 - $999 Jim Skelton ’58  Carter Baumert ’86 Z  Others Logan Beall ’12 %  George Crawford ’83 Todd Boone ’84 &  Bill Fraser ’84  George Durfee ’59 %  Tony Miller ’70  Phil Farmer ’91 % George Reed ’83 Y  Doug Frantz ’66 Y  Jeb Reid ’79  Richard Greer ’79 Tim Smalley ’60  Tad Hughes ’85 %  OREGON Mark Johnston ’79  Bill McCoy ’58 %  $5,000 - $9,999 Art Carmichael ’62 t  Richard Moore ’63 Z  Rodrigo Rivera-Reyes ’15 %  Ted Gillette ’74 %  $250 - $499 Patrick Gilligan ’04 Zach Allen ’85 %  $1,839 - $2,499 Morry Arntson ’59 Z  Robert Byrd ’97 Mark Curnutte ’76 %  Kyle Becker ’10 $1,000 - $1,838 Kyle Dahlgren ’10 Allen Hardin ’09 %  John Hillis ’82 Y  Paul Keller ’05 John Herman ’60 &  Burt Lampl ’88 %  Glen Holden ’51 % 

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$500 - $999 Karl Koch ’65 %  Alex Tucker ’20 % $250 - $499 TJ McDonald ’71 %  $100 - $249 Ben Berry ’10 Bill Crist ’68 Y  Ed Ellis ’69  Tyler Horst ’16 Jerry Lewis ’63 %  David McClung ’67 Marty Packouz ’69 Y  Others Roger Krakow ’75  Tony Nguyen ’22

OREGON STATE

$1,839 - $2,499 Bruce Levering ’76 &  $500 - $999 Murray Lodge ’85 $100 - $249 Greg Hulbert ’71 %  Don Royse ’65 %  Others Arlen Borgen ’56  Gerald Chadburn ’53 %  Terry Gardner ’70  Dave Oehling ’63 

Others Eli Hoyek ’16 

PUGET SOUND

$2,500 - $4,999 John Toomer ’84 Y  $1,839 - $2,499 Don Curtis ’90 &  $1,000 - $1,838 Karl Leaverton ’78 %  $500 - $999 Ray Conner ’88 &  Collin Lee ’93 %  $250 - $499 Ted Buck ’87 Y  Gary Cohn ’77 %  Others Chris Craney ’70 %  Brian Davis ’83 Alex Gardner ’11 %  Jeff Tyner ’73  Michael Ziels ’90

PURDUE

$25,000 - $49,999 Chad Zamarin ’98 Z $10,000 - $24,999 John Young ’56 Z  $5,000 - $9,999 Jack Laurie ’86 & Bob St. Jean ’69 &  PACIFIC $2,500 - $4,999 Dave Cox ’64 Y  Others Jasper Chuang ’19  Tom Lupfer ’79 &  Cameron Cornell ’17  Dave Thompson ’64 Y  Jacob Gray ’21 $1,839 - $2,499 Rhett Kilgore ’14  Rick Bond ’79 &  Mason Miguel ’21  Kevin Comer ’71 &  Alex Peralta ’19  Tom Hoover ’82 &  Matthew Spain ’19  Mike Wells ’75 &  Kyle Young ’16  Tim Wilschetz ’83 Y $1,000 - $1,838 PENN STATE Baco Benton ’94  $500 - $999 Bill Bumpas ’59 &  Peter Bossis ’73 Y  Matt Bundy ’99 Y  Nick Gummo ’13 %  Will Tippet ’83 %  $250 - $499 $500 - $999 Ted Jackson ’54 Dick Bond ’68 Robb Mulberger ’66 Y  Tom Brazina ’86 %  Jim Tudas ’65 %  Terri Earnest ’66 Y  $100 - $249 Robert Knepper ’55 Jake Bigham ’67 John Miller ’82 Y Marco Dellaria ’83 %  $250 - $499 Bill Hahn ’80  Jim Corliss ’61 Y  Others Ray Gass ’59 %  Fred Briggs ’68  Scott Hayes ’68 Y  David Grubbs ’62  William Horton ’70 %  PENNSYLVANIA John Kestler ’86 %  $250 - $499 Bob McLean ’62 Y  Brian Godfrey ’01 Y  Bill Moss ’81 %  $100 - $249 Patrick Shanahan ’82 Harry Alsentzer ’50 %  $100 - $249 John Alsentzer ’54 %  Paul Cvar ’00  Jason Aschenbrand ’96 %  Jim Glasgow ’55 %  Brian Bohr ’96 %  Bud Harman ’51 %  Brian Hessel ’90 %  Sean Klinger ’17  Harlan Levy ’93  William Kozmin ’76  Randy Rivera ’93  Michael McCoy ’73  Others David McKinley ’69 Daniel Baugh ’53 %  Brendan O’Brien ’63 P. C. Garner ’67 Roger Schenkel ’68 Y  Alan Pike ’84 %  Kent Whitaker ’86 %  Others PEPPERDINE John Canterbury ’64 %  $100 - $249 Kelly Eads ’89 Casey Lucas ’99 &  Sean Eddington ’16 PITTSBURGH Michael Huskey ’17 $100 - $249 Noel Lawson ’78  James DiBitetto ’14 %  Grant Martin ’67 % 

Dick Price ’62 %  Mark Sanfilippo ’89 Dave Yoder ’62 

QUINNIPIAC

Others James Burnham ’19 

RHODE ISLAND

$2,500 - $4,999 Jeff Flanagan ’93 &  $100 - $249 Neil Cavanaugh ’07 Matt Danilowicz ’05 Francis Troy ’95 Others Bill Cameron ’95  David Lemieux ’94

ROCHESTER

Others Thomas Jeffries ’18  Chris Muller ’18 

RUTGERS

$10,000 - $24,999 Ken Grispin ’70 Z  $2,500 - $4,999 George Fosdick ’63 &  $500 - $999 John Emery ’53 %  $250 - $499 John Huss ’57 Y  John Indyk ’83 %  Bob Shillito ’63 $100 - $249 Bill de Bruin ’60 Others Bob Russo ’79  William Tighe ’54 

SACRED HEART

Others Giancarlo Capolino ’22

SAINT LOUIS

$250 - $499 Hector Bird ’06 %  Tim Cassady ’06  Josh Simpson ’08 %  $100 - $249 Jack Joyce ’14 %  Ty Sondag ’12 % 

SAN DIEGO

$500 - $999 Paul Winterbotham ’12 %  $100 - $249 Jordan Lemoine ’16 %  Others Lambert deGanay ’09 Fred Myrtle ’11 %  Matt Oden ’12 

SAN DIEGO STATE

$50,000+ Fred Pierce ’84 Z  $1,839 - $2,500 Asset Property Mgmt, Inc. %

SAN JOSE STATE

Others Deep Choudhari ’13 %  Eric Opp ’04 Aaron Vogt ’17

SEWANEE

$250 - $499 Craig Bennett ’09 Others Brown Patterson ’52 Y 

SMU

$5,000 - $9,999 Alan England ’63 Y

$2,500 - $4,999 Mark Griege ’81 &  $1,839 - $2,499 Jim Grant ’62 &  Jeff Greiner ’80 t  David Light ’64 Z  $250 - $499 Fred Ball ’67 %  Nick Bastoni ’13 %  Marc Bateman ’71 Larry Del Papa ’77  Bob McCaskill ’68 %  Don Pearce ’65 Y  Edward Rotenberg ’83 %  Doug Toole ’64 Y  $100 - $249 Jeff Eilert ’62 %  Keith Evans ’67 %  Tom Foster ’63 %  Jerry Goeden ’17  John Hagerman ’63 &  Bill Hollett ’84  Wiley Kirk ’62 %  Dan McClain ’79 George Pool ’61  Others Bud Carrell ’62 Connor Chase ’17  Jim Gibson ’65 %  Gary Grover ’65  Justin Warren ’10 %  Chad Woods ’90 

SOUTH CAROLINA

$500 - $999 Jeff Stephenson ’88 Y  Others

SOUTH DAKOTA

$2,500 - $4,999 Scott Grotjan ’92 Y  $1,000 - $1,838 Steve Wethor ’88 &  $250 - $499 Kevin McCoy ’72 %  Robert Reuer ’85 Bob Starr ’92  $100 - $249 Seth Artz ’05  Scott Kahler ’73  Marshall Lavin ’93 Matthew Lavin ’94 Scott McGregor ’74 %  Darin Schaap ’92 Mike Serr ’77 Paul Van Buren ’60 %  Others Eric Asmus ’04  Austin Bormann ’19 David Gross ’71  Jason Krueger ’02 Kermit Olsen ’62 % 

SOUTH FLORIDA

$100 - $249 Patrick Emrich ’99  David Schmidt ’92 &  Others Len Levi ’94 %  Christian Santiago ’20 

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

$1,000 - $1,838 Philip Byer ’84 % Tom Claypool ’72 &  Gary Kirkpatrick ’75 Y  $500 - $999 Bill Poland ’71 Y  $250 - $499 Charles Culp ’68 % 

Tom Meade ’60 %  Louis Sclafani ’77 %  Stan Smith ’69 &  $100 - $249 Jeff Garton ’74  Walter Gorrell ’58 %  Ron Lane ’56 Y  Al Leland ’76 %  Rob Mika ’82 %  Perry Tarnofsky ’82 %  Monte Tinkham ’84 %  Others Kelly Davis ’79 %  Toby Westbrook ’63

SOUTHERN ILLINOIS

$2,500 - $4,999 Marty Obst ’03 &  $1,000 - $1,838 Greg Beckman ’07 %  $100 - $249 Jason Corso ’03 %  Ryan King ’01 &  Matt McGuire ’14  Jacob Rose ’15 %  Corey White ’04 % 

ST. LAWRENCE

$500 - $999 Mark Attarian ’80 %  Richard Keller ’60 Y  Steve Sherer ’53 Y  $250 - $499 Allen Splete ’60 Y  Frank Stritter ’59 %  $100 - $249 Thomas Romoda ’65 %  Guy Schmidt ’55  Others John Gillis ’58  John Gornell ’62 %  Peter Guille ’63 %  Kevin McGrath ’77 Y  Mike Peters ’76 %  John Pontius ’10 Dan Quinlan ’83  Daniel Shulman ’62 % 

STANFORD

$250 - $499 Mark Cummings ’75 % 

STEVENS

$500 - $999 Bill Hutchinson ’73 %  $250 - $499 Jeff Lichtenfeld ’11 %  $100 - $249 Frank Ianna ’71 Y  Ronald Kravetz ’70 %  Ron West ’71 %  Others Bill Chernowetz ’71

SYRACUSE

$5,000 - $9,999 Bob Hanley ’83 Z  $1,839 - $2,499 Marc Benshetler ’82 &  $100 - $249 Hank Cook ’62 %  Clif Heidel ’56 %  Others Dan Wojcik ’60 

TCU

$1,000 - $1,838 Kent Mire ’07 %  $500 - $999 Charlie Ruff ’15 %  $250 - $499

Austin Marple ’14 %  $100 - $249 Evan Brown ’20 Michael Gonzales ’13 Others Tad Balfour ’14  Carter Gilbert ’10  John Loucks ’18  Andrew Upton ’15 % 

TENNESSEE

$10,000 - $24,999 Allen Loy ’69 &  $5,000 - $9,999 Mark Whitler ’73 &  $2,500 - $4,999 Richard Kaniss ’76 &  Jay Monteleone ’98 Y James Parker ’12 % Wilson Wright ’70 Y  $1,839 - $2,499 Brent Midyett ’95 % $1,000 - $1,838 Bob Crawford ’77 %  David Smith ’75 %  $500 - $999 Mike Taber ’74 &  $250 - $499 John Underhill ’13 %  $100 - $249 Ramsey Blanks ’70 %  Bill Pflager ’71 Y  Others Phil Abashian ’89

TENNESSEE TECH

$100 - $249 Dallas Smith ’90 % 

TEXAS

$1,000 - $1,838 Jack Brandon ’54 % Tom Miller ’46 Y  $250 - $499 Bob McBee ’72  Tom Sellers ’80 Y  $100 - $249 Greg Bair ’74 %  Steve Barber ’63  Hardie Bowman ’72  Buddy Campbell ’64 %  Mac Churchill ’72 Z  John Corrigan ’85 Y  Gary Dickinson ’62 %  John LeFlore ’65 &  Pat McKinney ’60 % 

DONOR LEGEND JUNE 1, 2022– MAY 31, 2023

Auto-Kai donors shown in BLUE LIFETIME GIVING SOCIETIES

G Old Main Society........ $1 Million+ % Campanile Society.......$500,000 O Chautauqua Society....$250,000 t Diamond Society............$100,000

Z Rose Society........................$50,000

& Founders’ Society............$25,000

& President’s Society...........$10,000

Y Loving Cup Society............$5,000 % Beta Society............................$1,000

TOTAL YEARS GIVING

 5+  10+  15+  30+  40+  50+

 20+.

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Lanny Milton ’80 David Oxford ’74 %  Jason Schubert ’93 Cory Warren ’80  Others David Cook ’69  Bob Harpool ’73

TEXAS A&M

$1,839 - $2,499 Karl Chiao ’90 Y  $100 - $249 Conrad Hametner ’92 %  Others Mark Lutz ’13

TEXAS A&M-CC

Others Braden Armstrong ’12 

TEXAS AT ARLINGTON

$1,000 - $1,838 David Minter ’75 &  $500 - $999 Bryan Corser ’85 %  $250 - $499 Ed Wenzel ’72 Y  $100 - $249 Steven Brown ’83 %  Cody Golden ’17  Ryan Hoopes ’07 %  Wayne Huddleston ’98 %  Jimmie Kellum ’10 %  Weldon Moore ’80 Steve Peterson ’89  Dustin Smith ’11 Bill Younger ’73  Others Jeffrey Caffey ’90 Alex Fuentes ’20 

TEXAS TECH

$5,000 - $9,999 Dean Stalcup ’71 Z  $500 - $999 Mike Ralston ’74 %  $100 - $249 Brandon Anderson ’18 Brian Brandenberger ’06  Zach Low ’20  Bill Young ’70 Others Johnnie Martinez ’18  Landon McBride ’97 %  Christian Ritchie ’17

TOLEDO

$250 - $499 Michael Kistner ’08 % 

TORONTO

$250 - $499 Ken Stephen ’77 & 

TRUMAN STATE

$2,500 - $4,999 Sam Murphey ’06 Y  Ryan Sather ’98 &  $1,839 - $2,499 Marc Tower ’05 &  $1,000 - $1,838 Dusty Kelley ’08 Y  Matt Mueller ’14 %  Jason Waggoner ’04 &  Matt Walczewski ’03 &  $500 - $999 Kevin Frazer ’05 Y  Josh Greer ’21  Mark Kirtland ’07 %  Jeremy Oliver ’10 %  Terry Weber ’01 % 

$250 - $499 Andy Crossett ’05 %  Mike Stegemann ’97 % $100 - $249 Matt Brawner ’07 &  Gunner Cox-Smith ’14 Bill Dorner ’97 %  Eric Hansen ’10  Zach Lepperd ’16 %  Remy McClain ’19  Others Paul Haarmann ’21  Austin Jarrett ’19  Chuck Perry ’22 Gabe Sander ’17 

TULANE

$1,000 - $1,838 Martin Macdiarmid ’65 &  $500 - $999 Terry Schnuck ’75 Y  Rick Wiggers ’76 % $250 - $499 Harry Quarls ’74 %  $100 - $249 Rudy Viener ’56 %  Others Richard Atwood ’72  Tom Bucker ’78 %  David Sims ’74  Richard Werlein ’46 % 

UC BERKELEY

$500 - $999 Bill Dagley ’81 Y  Bruce Meyer ’64 %  $100 - $249 George Crist ’67 %  Peter Green ’62 %  Tim Watterson ’75 %  Others Ryan Nguyen ’18 

UC IRVINE

$1,000 - $1,838 Patrick McDonald ’91 $500 - $999 Bryant Fiesta ’16 %  John Yamashita ’86 %  $100 - $249 David DeHuff ’79 %  Others Leslie Sterrett ’79  Freddy Vega ’16 

UC RIVERSIDE

$2,500 - $4,999 Joel Stern ’94 Y  Others Barack Mandela ’94

UC SAN DIEGO

$100 - $249 Bijan Mehryar ’15 %  Others Kent Snyder ’21

UC SANTA BARBARA

$100 - $249 Rob Adam ’91 %  Greg Immell ’91 %  Devon Walton ’95

UCLA

$10,000 - $24,999 Mike Downer ’77 Z  $1,839 - $2,499 Don Grandi ’65 &  $500 - $999 Tod Spieker ’71 & 

$250 - $499 Anthony Kafesjian ’77 %  Bill Krauch ’66 &  Trav Wood ’66 Y  $100 - $249 Bob Bolster ’88 %  Walt Howald ’61 %  Bryan Karcher ’87 Y  Alan May ’56 %  Greg Shoemaker ’00 David Thomas ’69 Mark Towery ’87  Adrian Whited ’53 %  Others Gary Olesen ’59 %  John Peterson ’55 Y 

UNION

$100 - $249 Harry Benedict ’57 %  Ron Rubin ’76 %  Others James Benfield ’75 %  Allan Eustis ’70 John Komoroske ’71  Ed Lonergan ’59 

UNLV

$10,000 - $24,999 Willie Romero ’95 Z  $100 - $249 Mike Jorgensen ’99 Martin Melendrez ’96 Scott Pajak ’02 Others Matt Chavez ’99 Joaquin Trujillo ’99

UTAH

$10,000 - $24,999 Gamma Beta Alumni Assoc.& $5,000 - $9,999 Kurt Larsen ’87 & $2,500 - $4,999 Chris Conabee ’88 &  Jonathan Slager ’82 & $1,000 - $1,838 Spence Eccles ’56 O  $500 - $999 Tom Anderson ’91 %  Paul Buehner ’68 %  Jim Gaddis ’63 Y  John Raybould ’97 Y  $250 - $499 Sean Brophy ’90 &  Derek Deitsch ’15 %  Chas Foote ’15 Y  William Gaskill ’92 Gardner Jolley ’66 Y  Brent Maxfield ’65 Y  John Maynes ’68 %  John Okland ’70 %  $100 - $249 Dillon Bradford ’14  Ken Castleton ’61 %  Jackson Chambers ’12  John Dinwoodey ’62 %  Nick Gilson ’03  Mike Mattsson ’60 %  Tony Middleton ’61 %  Joseph Paul ’16 Kevin Shields ’15  Others Cary Dunn ’77 Cristian Gomez ’14  Adam Hawker ’17 Ridley Heyrend ’16  Chris Samuels ’16

UTAH STATE

$500 - $999 Ara Serjoie ’98 

VANDERBILT

$1,839 - $2,499 Steve Turner ’69 % $500 - $999 Ben Doubleday ’46 &  $250 - $499 John Adams ’97 %  Jeff Garber ’73 Y  Roger Nelson ’50 %  $100 - $249 Dan Connally ’97 %  Chip Conway ’75 %  Bob Gillespy ’75 %  David Towles ’78 %  George Wilson ’70 %  Others Wally Evans ’74  Hank Riffe ’58  Thomas Thompson ’59 

VILLANOVA

$5,000 - $9,999 Mike Okenquist ’94 &  $2,500 - $4,999 Steve Smith ’99 &  $1,839 - $2,499 Steve Ferri ’94 &  $100 - $249 Dylan Casey ’12 Jason Williams ’06 %  Others Sam Beecher ’18

VIRGINIA

$500 - $999 Malcolm Andrews ’89 %  $250 - $499 Guy Fritts ’64 Y  $100 - $249 Anthony Salgado ’84 %  William Thomas ’85  Others Garrett Smith ’84 Charles Spence ’64

VIRGINIA TECH

$1,000 - $1,838 Puraj Patel ’05 %  Dan Westra ’76 t  $500 - $999 Charlie Comer ’75 &  Warren Hall ’75 Y  John Hook ’01 Wayne Kay ’73 Z  Brian Keller ’12 %  James Kurz ’88 Y  Bryan Laske ’89 Jeff Moore ’13 %  Jim Wilding ’84 Andy Wise ’10 $250 - $499 David Campbell ’07 %  Brian DeWyer ’82 %  Drew Everett ’92 %  Jim Hudson ’78 Y  Steven Hutchinson ’93 Ed Miller ’86  Bob Steele ’82 %  $100 - $249 Steve Brylski ’06 %  Brad England ’85 % Tom Furtner ’85 Bruce Johnson ’74  Jeffrey Kellam ’85 %  Phil Maffei ’93

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Kevin McCartney ’89 Joe Murphy ’77 % Adam Parisi ’88 %  Bill Pollard ’86  Joey Smiley ’00 Michael Vinter ’88 Others Jodie Bartock ’95 Bradley de Wet ’10 %  Alan Lattimer ’91 Doug O’Leary ’77  Pat Reddan ’92 Joe Schechtel ’87 Michael Yost ’94

Brent Bridwell ’03 Kevin Casey ’05 Alex Clauser ’15 Colten Craigin ’13 Jeff Dickison ’85 Ross Dillard ’07  Chris Fabina ’02 Stephen Fenton ’15 J. D. Flynn ’00 Ben Froedge ’07 Bill Goff ’05 Mack Guffin ’75  David Hauck ’12 Sam Hildebrand ’61 %  Kurt Homann ’74  WABASH Lee Jones ’60 %  $10,000 - $24,999 Thomas Joyner ’58 Adam Collins ’02 &  Craig Kierzek ’06 Bob Grand ’78 t  Kenneth Koepke ’68  $5,000 - $9,999 G.B. Landrigan ’85 Jim Snyder ’82 Z  Thad Miller ’87 $1,839 - $2,499 Squier Neal ’66  Jim Carroll ’65 &  Davey Neal ’01 $1,000 - $1,838 Kasey Oetting ’15  Dave Lahey ’60 Y  George Seidensticker ’57 Y  Nick Ohmer ’01 Billy Powers ’12 $500 - $999 Brady Quackenbush ’18 Nelson Bahler ’67 %  Rex Ryker ’97 Charlie Bell ’66 % Eric Schoettle ’93 Bob Brandt ’77 &  Caleb Selby ’04 Jim Davlin ’85 David Smith ’77 %  Ryan Grand ’08 %  S. Clarke Smith ’57 JR Roberts ’83 &  Nick Sommer ’15  Aaron Selby ’06  Andrew Sparks ’11 David Tate ’78 Andrew Swart ’12 $250 - $499 Michael Teders ’91 Cal Black ’66 &  Jay Teeters ’03 Derick Busenbark ’03 Mike Warren ’93 Jeff Davidson ’70 %  Bruce Williams ’76 Gary Dillon ’68 %  Jack Engledow ’53 %  WASHINGTON Kyle Grand ’11 %  $5,000 - $9,999 Don Rhodes ’58 &  Michael Huber ’82 %  Will Logan ’11  Ned Sander ’94 $2,500 - $4,999 Eric Rowland ’86  Chris Sievers ’58 &  John South ’95 Donavan White ’12 %  $1,839 - $2,499 Thomas Herche ’70 Y  Andy Wilkinson ’83 %  $100 - $249 $250 - $499 J.B. Bachman ’61 %  Ward Bushnell ’68 %  Tom Billings ’63  John Clees ’70 %  John Birdzell ’61 Y  Mike Delay ’85 Y  Doug Burns ’61 %  $100 - $249 Donald Andrews ’73 %  John Collins ’76 %  Stephen Coons ’63  Bert Byrne ’57 %  Clark Dickerson ’67 %  Bill Cone ’62  John Flanagan ’66  Reilly Hall ’77 %  Jake German ’11  Thomas Hansen ’59 %  Jeff Harkness ’78  Ray Lee ’52 %  John Herrin ’66 %  Bob Norman ’62 %  Gordie Huncilman ’78 %  Glenn Paulson ’66 Y  Jim John ’86 %  Scott Pinckney ’61 %  Jim Joven ’89 Walter Robinson ’63 %  Chris Keele ’81 Kyle Schlicker ’88 %  Mike Keele ’78 %  Mike Sheridan ’57 %  Bill Ledbetter ’75 Doug Smith ’75 %  Michael Lewinski ’82 %  Others Bert Johnson ’63 %  Bob MacCallum ’65 %  Pete Miller ’82 Dave Leuckel ’83  Ron Nichols ’64  WASHINGTON & JEFFERSON Mark Oetting ’81  $1,000 - $1,838 Elliot Vice ’06 Brian Knapp ’69 Y  Mark Winter ’75 %  $100 - $249 Others George Knight ’61 %  Austin Althoff ’14 %  Victor Lazzaro ’67  Rolf Amsler ’63  Bob Relick ’72 %  Joel Beier ’14  Others Greg Birk ’77  Jim Graham ’72

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Chris Musuneggi ’98 %  John Succop ’69 Dan Walters ’15

WASHINGTON AND LEE

Others Dick Kuersteiner ’61 %  Dave Noble ’58 % 

WASHINGTON IN ST. LOUIS

$2,500 - $4,999 Aaron Kozuki ’05 &  $500 - $999 Dave Compton ’80 % Bill Rayburn ’62 %  $250 - $499 Jim Bierman ’67 %  Ferd Del Pizzo ’58 &  Don Schmuck ’58 %  $100 - $249 Rob Fox ’14  John Gianoulakis ’60 %  Joe Hope ’53 %  Everett Kling ’49  John Miefert ’69 %  Jack Sanders ’61  Bob Schirmer ’57 %  Robert Young ’62 %  Others Josh Gantz ’05 Chris Gianoulakis ’66  David Yarian ’69 % 

WASHINGTON STATE

$10,000 - $24,999 Jeff Fisher ’80 &  $5,000 - $9,999 Doug Forslund ’86 & Rick Parker ’70 & Larry Williams ’65 &  Dean Zografos ’73 Y $1,839 - $2,499 Jack Simpson ’60 &  $1,000 - $1,838 Kelly Beckley ’71 %  Gary Marks ’73 Z  $500 - $999 Chris Marker ’64 Z  $250 - $499 Bob Hall ’67 &  Tyler Hayes ’15 %  Jim Pappas ’85 &  Dan Young ’83 Y  $100 - $249 Roger Aldrich ’70 %  Duane Brelsford ’81 Rick Freitas ’89 John Glass ’76  Riley Kelly ’77  Bradyn Leyde ’02 %  Brad Liebrecht ’07 Mark Martel ’82 %  Jack Pappas ’16 %  Donald Schacht ’69 %  Don Semrau ’58 %  Others Tanner German ’21

WEBER STATE

$250 - $499 Randy Middlebrooks ’94  Roy Van Orman ’84 %  $100 - $249 Brian Motes ’89 %  Chris Stout ’92  Others Chris Flint ’86 %  Maury Wheatley ’87 

WESLEYAN

$500 - $999 Dave Knapp ’49 &  $100 - $249 Dick Cavanagh ’68 Y  Joel Johnson ’64 %  Others Warren White ’71 

WEST CHESTER

$500 - $999 Justin Foster ’11 & 

WEST VIRGINIA

$250 - $499 David Bailey ’43 %  Jack Heyl ’75 %  $100 - $249 Bill George ’94 %  Craig Ramey ’65 Others Justin Bolyard ’06 Dan Davisson ’70 % 

WESTERN ONTARIO

$1,000 - $1,838 Doug Reid ’58 &  $250 - $499 Kelly Dudgeon ’91 %  Roy Steel ’56 %  $100 - $249 Michael Aniballi ’87 %  Michael Gates ’85 

WESTERN RESERVE

$1,000 - $1,838 Walt Kalberer ’55 &  $500 - $999 Neal Lavelle ’57 &  $250 - $499 David Agle ’54 %  Paul Christ ’59  $100 - $249 Dennis Block ’69  Jack Haplea ’63  Bill Koenig ’66 Y  Jack Moskal ’58 &  Dave Rowthorn ’72 %  Others Thomas Digby ’63  Tom Lipton ’63 Z 

WESTMINSTER

$1,839 - $2,499 Kirk Carpenter ’65 Y  Ned Williams ’82 Z  $1,000 - $1,838 John Davis ’14 %  Rich Walton ’70 Y  $500 - $999 Mark Wilson ’81 Y  $250 - $499 Larry Condie ’65 Y  Stephen England ’68 %  Jeffrey Sanders ’79 %  Hank Schuppert ’79 %  David Woosley ’81 %  $100 - $249 Chris Ahrens ’72  Russ Bennett ’67 %  Peter Brown ’66 %  Troy Burgess ’83 Mike Esser ’70 %  Bill Gilbert ’78 %  Tom Kokjer ’78 %  Bill Lange ’68 %  Christopher Schupp ’78  CT Sharp ’60 %  Jake Van Dyke ’70 Jim Williams ’86 % 

Others Jace Christopher ’20  Richard Deming ’75 Jack Ketcher ’15 

Others Will Coakley ’20 Thomas Foreman ’19 Bryan Jones ’08 

WHITMAN

WILLIAMS

$10,000 - $24,999 Bill Smead ’80 &  $1,000 - $1,838 Larry Stone ’77 &  $500 - $999 Dave Morris ’67 %  Rod Orth ’51 %  $250 - $499 David Kennedy ’61 %  George Willoughby ’55 $100 - $249 Lewis Hale ’70  Peter Newland ’67  Bruce Woods ’79 %  Others Douglas Lyons ’59 Stephen McDuffie ’87 % 

WICHITA STATE

$2,500 - $4,999 Chuck Etherington ’79 Y  Glenn Etherington ’76 Y Steven Sutherland ’74 Y $1,839 - $2,499 Tyson Bean ’02 Y James McBride ’83 & $1,000 - $1,838 Bob Smith ’67 &  $100 - $249 Connor Bain ’16  Justin Dugan ’14  Mark Gardner ’67 %  Brian Hund ’08 %  Mike Martin ’62 Paul Maynard ’62 %  Patrick Osner ’18  Lane Smith ’19  Brian Wells ’87 %  Dale Wiggins ’61 %  Others Patrick Burrus ’18 Ryan Eilts ’19  Mike Greenlee ’76  Everett Marshall ’16 Thomas Parks ’21 Michael Schultz ’17 

WILLAMETTE

$5,000 - $9,999 Doug Houser ’57 %  $2,500 - $4,999 Galen Smith ’06 &  $1,839 - $2,499 Ethan Braden ’02 &  $250 - $499 Dale DeHarpport ’57 Y  Daniel Echeverri ’12 % Max Vekich ’76 Don Williams ’59 $100 - $249 John Edmundson ’57 %  Brian McKean ’15 %  Norton Younglove ’51  Others Spencer Hong ’18  Peter Smith ’64 

WILLIAM & MARY

$1,839 - $2,499 Patrick Everett ’07 % MacGregor Hill ’04 Z 

$1,000 - $1,838 Bill Rose ’64 Y  $250 - $499 David Gregg ’61 Bob Guyett ’58 %  Vern Squires ’56 %  Others John Pratt ’55 % 

WISCONSIN

$1,839 - $2,499 Bob Schnese ’83 &  $1,000 - $1,838 George Moore ’79 Y  Jeff White ’92 &  $500 - $999 Jim Curtis ’86 &  Rollie McGinnis ’53 &  Scott Running ’89 %  $250 - $499 Perry Atterholt ’83 %  Burwood Hay ’85 %  Tom Jones ’70 %  BJ Miller ’87 %  James Reynolds ’62 %  Mark Schultze ’83 %  Andrew Sylke ’85 $100 - $249 Michael Berghammer ’84 Anthony Canepa ’77 %  Walter Ebling ’54 %  Phillip Frensz ’55 %  Tom Frost ’83 Bruce Huibregtse ’76 %  Mike Imse ’77 %  Mark Kaiser ’81 Bart Kocha ’80  Dave Lenz ’71 %  Michael Liebow ’82 Robert Rishel ’77 %  Rod Taylor ’72  Others Bob Klockow ’85 %  Dick Oakford ’56 % 

WISCONSIN-OSHKOSH

$1,839 - $2,499 Drew Thornsberry ’08 &  $500 - $999 Tom Boscher ’97 %  $250 - $499 Forrest Buck ’14 Nathan Gribowski ’08 %  Jon Robinson ’20  Kris Swanson ’87 &  Andy Thomas ’97 &  Ethan Turner ’12 %  $100 - $249 Matt Cumberland ’08 Jim Jacobs ’97 %  Justin Klug ’97 %  Others Tyler Apel ’13  Ryan Bares ’08 %  Aaron Becker ’14  Easton Beckman ’14 Aaron Beiser ’20  Ethan Bell ’16  Adam Carlson ’19  Alex Clark ’11 Ryan DeLoge ’18  Eric Jacob ’10 Keith Keskinen ’14

Jarek Kreitz ’17 Jesse Naumann ’12 Reilly Pagel ’17  Chris Schierl ’17 Grant Steffen ’22  Shane Thomas ’19  Tyler Volkert ’15  Cameron Warnke ’20 Chris Werner ’19  Josh Wittkowske ’14

WITTENBERG

$500 - $999 Chuck Bush ’71 Y  Larry Newton ’70 &  $250 - $499 Doug Miner ’67 Y  $100 - $249 Bill Barkley ’69 %  Lloyd Campbell ’50 %  Joe Krywany ’79 %  Herbert Miller ’62 %  Danny O’Nan ’21  Darren Smith ’06 Scott Strawn ’76 %  Others Mick Glandon ’64  Don Hutchinson ’15 Sutton Jacobs ’18 Brian Mahon ’83 Ken Robinson ’75 %  Colton Smith ’20 Philip Stahl ’79  John Stefanik ’70 % 

WPI

Others Kyle Hanlon ’19  Matt Karns ’22  Kepei Lei ’21 Will Van Rensselaer ’17 

WRIGHT STATE

$100 - $249 Mike Estes ’87 Jason St.Clair ’98 Others Ron Grove ’87 % 

YALE

$250 - $499 Michael Mitchell ’59 %  $100 - $249 Deforest Smith ’61 %  Charlie Soule ’63  Others Biff Folberth ’66 

BETA ORGANIZATIONS

$10,000 - $24,999 Gamma Beta Alumni Assoc.& $5,000 - $9,999 Psi Diamond Charitable Fdn. t $1,839 - $2,500 Asset Property Mgmt, Inc. % $1,000 - $1,838 Beta Delta Foundation, Inc. %

FRIENDS OF BETA

$10,000 - $24,999 Tanya Shaw Z Chris and Jennifer Watson & $5,000 - $9,999 Jane Arends Y $2,500 - $4,999 Anne Emmerth &  Cindy Sadighian & $1,839 - $2,499 Bob McKenney % $1,000 - $1,838 Christy Clarey %

Jane Crouch % Helen Davis Y Edith Den Dulk % Rebecca Easley % Kathy Hankins Y Lynne Nordhoff % Chris Parrott % Linda Woods % $500 - $999 Susan Christensen Sharon Clay % Jenise Conway %  Jim and Rebecca Frohmiller Kathleen Gibison Jessica Helmbacher William and Joyce Hill % James Hodgkin Irais and Robert Kolesar Dan Kraus Errol and Marygrace Labosky Chris Louie Linda Miller Todd Newcomb Jamie & Dave Rodgers Jerald and Marcie Rosenston Darrin and Katherine Schellin % Zach Shirley %  David and Paula Smith % Matthew Stefanko Lauren Stills Jeff and Sheila Weisensel Leslie Widera Laith and Mary Ann Yaldoo $250 - $499 Gianluca Bacchin Phil & Suzanne Baldwin Kathy Bickford Emily Colwell Rod Coyan Mandi Dilling Y  Lisa Evans Julie Gaertner Matthew Garcia Scott Jamieson Darren Kies Karen Lawrence Jenny Loeffelman %  Erin McHale %  Pamela Michelini William and Estelle Monahan Leni Moore %  Uri Ormsby Travis Robinson Mark Sagarese Max Satterfield

DONOR LEGEND JUNE 1, 2022– MAY 31, 2023

Auto-Kai donors shown in BLUE LIFETIME GIVING SOCIETIES

G Old Main Society........ $1 Million+ % Campanile Society.......$500,000 O Chautauqua Society....$250,000 t Diamond Society............$100,000

Z Rose Society........................$50,000

& Founders’ Society............$25,000

& President’s Society...........$10,000

Y Loving Cup Society............$5,000 % Beta Society............................$1,000

TOTAL YEARS GIVING

 5+  10+  15+  30+  40+  50+

 20+.

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Penny Pinion Lilly Satterfield Jeremy Poincenot Ryan Satterfield Marc and Diane Prigmore Beth Satterfield Erik Prince % Mary Jo Simmons Sarah Quigley Carol Simpson %  Robert and Rachel Smith %  Diane Rooney Chanin Ropka Robert Symms Elaine Roupas Alice Thomas Stephen Selby Danny and Nancy Tomassini Karen Selby Paul Williams Zoe Shade Jennifer Zamora %  Sarah Shepherd %  $100 - $249 Maureen Aardahl Kevin Slezak Andrew Brown Family Aardahl Robert Spencer Tammy Arnold %  Ash Spoto Carol Artmann Carol Swegle Brian Baer Kathryn Taylor Brandi Barber Steve and Gwyneth Tigner& Amory Baril  Joe and Mary Viavattine % Craig Barth Philip Ward Midge Bateman Stacy Wittkamp Tim Bell Ruth Wong Phyllis Boehm Alison Zubel Doug Bonnington Others Susan Braman %  Michael and Barbara Abeln Jasmine Braun Bobbi Abney BB Breittholz %  Karen Aldana Amy Andrews Mary Bruce Webby Applegate William Buckner Melissa Bade Meghan Bullard Samuel Baldwin Ilando Capolino Brett Balkenbusch Kate Collins Kent Balkenbusch Duc Correa Correa Deanna Ballinger Michael Crawford Maryanne Banks Georgia Crockett %  Corey Barnett Cheryl Deason Elliott Beach Megan Del Frate Y  Dan and Fran Becque  Tim Driscoll Nicole Bell Michelle Engle Mary Bellavance Jennifer Fadden Rebecca Bergner Jin Feng Ramendra Bhatt Joyce Fernandez Cathy Billoni %  Diane Fovozzo Carroll Birk Federico Franciosi Amanda Bocik Aniruddha Gadre Daniel Boehm Emily Gray Steven and Laura Bonjonia Janice Hall Lindsay Bons Victoria Hollidge Amy Boson Olya Horobets Jared Brant Lynn Huynh %  Peter Brant Betsy Jefferis Floyd Brinton Brenda Kangas Katie Brown Monk Kemp Shaun Brown %  Alan King Ashleigh Brown-Carlson Coree Kirsch Linda Brunner Greg Kritner Heather Bruno Marian Kurz Katie Buck Nancy Larson Terri Budiselich Bridget Lawrence Ellen Bullard Bullard Pogi Lucero Natalie Burton Meg Luebke Kelly Buschur Lisa Lynch Michele Camarco Cao Mac Shelley Cameron Christine Maggio Rob Capobianco Robert Maund Sidney Capolino Kathryn and Bruce McClain Penny Capolino Capolino Sharon McMeel Chris Carlson  Stephen McNamee Deanna Carr Jeff and Debbie McNaul %  Bethany Carr Pamela McWilliams Sean Carr Alma Medina Natasha Caudill Robert Miller % Carrie Chambers Katherine Nichols Robert Chambers Tina O’Malley Kathy Chambers Eric Paine Charlee Chambers Mary Peterson %  Kristie Chambers Steve Picard

2022-2023

HONORARY FRIEND OF BETA CHAIR

Lindsay Montgomery Chapter Advisor at Kennesaw State

PARENT CHAIRS

Suzanne and Phil Baldwin Parents of Jason Baldwin, Wichita State ’23

Anjali Phukan Chatelle Katie Close Annemarie Colosimo Kelsey Cottle Brandon Counts Brittany Daffron Laura D’Angelico Francisco Javier De La Morena Paul Dean Matt DeGroot Ramoncito Deguzman David DeLaet Sherry DeVilbiss Mo Diallo Cody Dingus Claire Dixon  Laura Dobson Bill and Diana Dunlop  Lauren Dunlop Sandy Edelmann Eagle Egelhoff Rochelle Ekpa Hind Elgin Mary Ervin Missy Etter Cayla Etter Gregory Fabiano Janet Farner Cari Fealy Nicolette Fernandez Joyce Ferrucci Cody Flynn Sean Foley Allison Fowler Gwyn Fox Stump Holly Frisby Erica Galles Paul Gant Bei-Ting and Kim Gao Laura Gelinas Charles Gibson Alyson Gilson Isla Gilson Judd Gilson Jessica Gionta JoAnn Gionta Marc Gmuca Richard Goldstein Bridget Gonnella Stebbie Gonzales Melody Grand Laurie Graves Debbie Gray Patton Ann Haas 

BETA SUPPORTERS WHO HAVE MADE GIFTS FROM JUNE 1, 2022 TO MAY 31, 2023 Parents, Friends of Beta and Bridge Builder Society donors are listed on pages 20-23

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Carter Haigh Dalton Haney Katie Harford Paige Harles Laura Harmon Sarah Harrington  Linda Hawley Philip Heil Rudy Hernandez Mary Elizabeth Herring Derrick Hinton Greg Hollen Kendel Holloway Matt Hornyak Emily Hughes Cassie Jackson Matt Jackson Elle Jimenez Jake Johnson Alexandra Johnston Seth Jones Carol Kane Will Kane Kristen Kardas  Sherri Kohlbeck Jason Kor John Krafcik Beverly Kramer Matt Kranser Jane Kratochvil Kushida Barrett Lane Everett Lanter Natalie LaRosa Nathan Laudan Lulu Lednik %  Ann Leech-Bates Tom Lepperd  Nicole Lepperd Ben Llames Rebecca Lockhart Laurie Lockhart Mark Lockhart Katie Lockhart Sarah Lockhart Amie LoPresti Pedro Lora David Low Sally Lugar (Loving Cup) Jennifer MacMillan Daniel MacMillan Brenda Maier Amy Malek Jessica Marcum

Clay Martin Anna Masica Tom Mattingly Kelly McCarthy Taelor McCarthy Daniel McCoy Thomas McGrath Denise McNaughton  Sue McPhee Peter Michalski Connie Miles Lorie Miller Carter Mitchell Tim Moffitt Daniel Moore Greg Morgan Doug Morris  Marcus and Kristen Mungioli Anita Neuhaus Amy Newton Carolyn Newton Carlitos Nosoyo Stuti Obryan Theresa Olguin Emily Olson Marie and Chuck Onan Kristie O’Nan Glenn O’Nan Nick O’Neal Lee Ormsby Jessica Osner Debbie Osner Jane Pallokat Jeremy Paul Lindsay Pavel Melissa Peppers Kelly Perkins Bill and Cathy Perry Tara Peters Billy Pipkin-McNeil Vicki Ploeckelman Mikah Pransky Jillian Prince Ronda Purdin Horse Re Christian Reineke Alex Reineke Logan Reneau Kelley Rich Lana Richards Alex Rickett James Roach Melissa Rocco  Gabriel Rundle

Erica Rundle  Paige Ryan Jess Schauble Diane Schindler David Schlenker Therese Schwind Jamie Selby Dale Severson Veronica Seymour Margo Shaw Kathryn Shipp Dawn Simmons Ann Smith CJ Smith Elizabeth Spears Kathryn Spears Leslie Stebbins % Iris Steinberg Jon Stenger Mary Stiebler Sharon Stills Zoe Storck Lisa Sunderhaus Crystal Sutton  Sondra Swartz Rudes Tapalla Keri Thurner Paige Townley Beth Traub Tomasz Ubysz Julia Ubysz Jeffrey Voth Sean Wagner Suzette Walden Cole Julie Wavrunek Connie Wavrunek Chuck Wavrunek Karen Wavrunek Erin Wendover Terri Wheeler Betty White Tim Wilkinson Benjamin Williams Viancca Williams  Kathleen Wintch Mike and Rohini Winters Elizabeth Wojcik Sarah Wolff Natalie Yim Pam Zamora Neil Zehnder Angela Zemke Thea Zunick Nan Zupancic

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[ ANNUAL REPORT | JUNE 1, 2022 – MAY 31, 2023 ]

Bridge Builder “...I AM BUILDING THIS BRIDGE FOR HIM!”

FOUNDERS FUND GROWTH 2005-2023

Bridge Builder Society (BBS) members are those brothers and Friends of Beta that have chosen to include the Foundation in their will or estate plans. Estate gifts from BBS members continue to be a vital source of support for both the Beta Leadership Fund (BLF) and the Founders Fund.

$2,560,952

$2.5M

In 2022–2023, $27,549 was allocated from undesignated estate gifts to bolster the BLF, contributing to its ambitious goals. In addition, a total of $35,561 from estate gifts was specifically directed to the Founders Fund. This fund, functioning as a quasi-endowment, plays a crucial role by providing unrestricted distributions to support the Foundation’s purpose on an annual basis. This dynamic approach allows for the Foundation to address the immediate educational needs of the Fraternity through the BLF and to ensure financial resources are available for longterm sustainability through the Founders Fund. Thanks to our generous donors, unwavering commitment to disciplined policies, the outstanding performance of the BLF and consistently robust investment returns, the Founders Fund has enjoyed remarkable growth over the past 18 years.

$3,009,390

$3M

$1,843,022

$2M

$1.5M

MORE THAN

1,700% INCREASE!

$623,780

$1.0M

$160,749 12/2005

12/2010

12/2015

12/2020

06/2023

TOP THREE WAYS TO JOIN THE BBS: GIVE A CHARITABLE BEQUEST IN YOUR WILL OR LIVING TRUST TO THE BETA FOUNDATION

NAME THE BETA FOUNDATION AS A BENEFICIARY IN YOUR 401(K) OR OTHER RETIREMENT PLANS

OPEN A LIFE INSURANCE POLICY WITH THE BETA FOUNDATION AS EITHER THE POLICY OWNER OR BENEFICIARY

“BETA THETA PI CAME AT A PIVOTAL POINT OF TRANSITION IN MY LIFE. AS A FIRST GENERATION STUDENT, NO OTHER EXPERIENCE WAS MODELING WHAT IT MEANT TO BE A MAN IN SOCIETY, LET ALONE ONE OF PRINCIPLE. EVERY BROTHER SHOULD HAVE THE SAME OPPORTUNITY TO BENEFIT FROM THE LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT AND CHARACTER GROWTH OUR GREAT AND GOOD FRATERNITY OFFERS . THAT IS WHY MY BETA SWEETHEART & I JOINED THE BRIDGE BUILDER SOCIETY.”

Hearts A NICHOLAS SEXTON, EASTERN KENTUCKY ’11

| PG. 22 | 2023 ANNUAL REPORT | BETA THETA PI FOUNDATION

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AUBURN

Rod Hastie ’82

BALL STATE

Randy Phillips ’79

BETHANY

Alex Delgiorno ’14 Dave Butz ’60 Dick Boyd ’61

BRITISH COLUMBIA Alan Young ’71 Jim Strilesky ’72

BROWN

Bruce Lloyd ’69

CAL STATE, CHICO Bob Dean ’89

CASE

Hank Vernon ’68 Jim Kewley ’66

CENTRAL MICHIGAN Terry Massie ’12 Tom Olver ’98

CENTRE

Jerry Blesch ’60

CHARLESTON

Zach Sierputowski ’16

CINCINNATI

Dave Kerka ’88 Doug Eustice ’71 El Bourgraf ’54 Tom Cassady ’76 Tom Seifert ’64

CLEMSON

Bryant Blakeslee ’06

COLGATE

FLORIDA ATLANTIC Rob Billoni ’95

Ben Beshear ’01 Bob Wertz ’61 FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL Jim Neef ’53 Mike Angelica ’10 John Slavens ’67 Steven Cruz ’12 Jonathan Brant ’75 FLORIDA STATE Jeff Newton ’77 Curtiss Potter ’92 Pete Barnhart ’66 Jeff McLain ’76 Phil Fernandez ’06 GENERAL FRATERNITY ROLLS Tom Fey ’68 Joel Huxley ’06 MIAMI (FLA.) Peter Darrow ’09 GEORGIA TECH Arthur Smith ’75 MICHIGAN Lynn Maddox ’64 Bill Johnson ’57 Ted Haile ’75 Dipper DiPaolo ’78 Jim Denbo ’63 GMI-EMI Roger Helman ’89 Dave Hogan ’74 Ron Meegan ’69 MICHIGAN STATE Russ Palmer ’56 HANOVER Ross King ’62 MIDDLE TENNESSEE STATE Sang Han ’60 Michael Filyaw ’14

IDAHO

Bill Jordan ’69

ILLINOIS

Gant Redmon ’59 John Manczak ’71

INDIANA

Charlie McCormick ’72 Jim Roudebush ’71 Phil Goddard ’67 Tad Drew ’72

IOWA

Neal Brower ’90 Steve Bensema ’06

IOWA STATE

Bill McCulloch ’56 Bob Wiley ’87 Jud Horras ’97 Khayree Duckett ’17 Mike Dubes ’66 Ron Sande ’64 Johns Hopkins ’71 Jim McMenamin ’71

Bruce Fein ’84

COLORADO MINES

Newell Orr ’48 Philip Moldenhauer ’75

COLORADO STATE Tim Allen ’88

CONNECTICUT

Adam Porter-Price ’06

CORNELL

Phil Spiller ’95 Rick Banks ’72

DAYTON

KANSAS

John Stewart ’60 Lloyd Kirk ’55

KANSAS STATE

Bill Manning ’80 Chris Althoff ’00 JD Keith ’86 Jeff Rundle ’03 Jim Porter ’64 Paul Attwater ’83 Scott Hoisington ’79 Tom Purinton ’63

Br. Simon Herrmann ’10 Tom Farnsworth ’09

DENISON

George Brown ’60

DEPAUW

Doug Vines ’68 Jeffery Cable ’82

EAST CAROLINA

Adam Scarboro ’06 Dave Pyle ’06 Kirk Little ’82

EASTERN KENTUCKY Martin Cobb ’96 Mike McFerren ’77 Nick Sexton ’11

KETTERING A

Matt Lepkowski ’98

LAWRENCE

Daniel Hertel ’09 Dave Schnackenberg ’90

LOUISVILLE

MIAMI

2022-2023

ESTATE GIFTS

from the following individuals totaled

$63,110

JAQUES CROMMELIN, CORNELL ’32 JOHN B. GOERING, CINCINNATI ’56 JOHN E. MCDANIEL, GEORGIA TECH ’42 HUGH P. WILLIAMSON JR., WESTMINSTER ’64 ALBERT L. WINEGAR, WISCONSIN ’53

EMORY

Alan Teplis ’78 John Stebbins ’92 William Korth ’76

FLORIDA

Gary Leech ’70 Matt Paynter ’00 Mike Gable ’67 Steve Becker ’69

LYNCHBURG

Charlie Warner ’87

MAINE

George Pullen ’03

MARYLAND

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Vincent Chu ’87

For more information visit

BETA.ORG/BBS

These generous gifts help to advance Beta’s mission both today and for many years to come

MINNESOTA

Justin Miller ’00 Ryan Marek ’12

MISSISSIPPI

Bill Lipscomb ’65

MISSOURI

Bob McKinley ’66 Carl Bolte ’51 Charlie Brown ’61 Rick Kammerer ’80 Robert Healy ’64

MIT

Ken Bryan ’88 Mike Feinstein ’82

NEBRASKA

Bruce McKeag ’68 Bud Walling ’61 Matt Roby ’07 Preston Mesick ’06 R. C. Mead ’65

NORTHWESTERN

John Mutz ’57 Justin Rutherford ’00 Paul Gudonis ’76

NOVA SOUTHEASTERN Roger Roa ’02

OHIO

Brian Cain ’91 Dick Griffin ’65 Jeff Radomski ’81 Rick Brown ’65

OHIO STATE

Dan Westerbeck ’67 David Wright ’67 John Hopkins ’57

OHIO WESLEYAN Eric Eickhoff ’00

OKLAHOMA

Chip Craft ’86 John Coker ’72 Koby Harrington ’09 Lance Tolson ’82 Mike Ritz ’66

PACIFIC

Julio Hernandez ’16

PURDUE

Cary Wood ’89 Dave Cox ’64 John Young ’56 Terri Earnest ’66

RHODE ISLAND

Jeff Flanagan ’93

RUTGERS

George Fosdick ’63 Ken Grispin ’70

SAINT LOUIS

Nick Block ’03

SAN DIEGO STATE Fred Pierce ’84 Patrick Hidalgo ’91

TEXAS TECH

Christian Ritchie ’17 Dean Stalcup ’71

TORONTO

Rob McConnell ’79 Ross Marsh ’90

TRUMAN STATE

Zach Lepperd ’16

UC IRVINE

Bryant Fiesta ’16 Christopher Ogilvie ’80

UCLA

Mike Downer ’77 Wally Chenoweth ’52

UNLV

Mike Kawazoe ’01 Willie Romero ’95

SAN JOSE STATE

UTAH

SMU

VIRGINIA TECH

Aaron Vogt ’17

David Light ’64 Don Pearce ’65 John Hagerman ’63

SOUTH DAKOTA ’61 John Thietje ’61

SOUTH FLORIDA

David Schmidt ’92

SOUTHERN ILLINOIS Ryan King ’01

Bob Stagg ’67

Andy Wise ’10 Charlie Comer ’75 Dan Westra ’76 Wayne Kay ’73

WABASH

Bob Grand ’78 Jim Carroll ’65 JR Roberts ’83 Ron Nichols ’64 Sam Hildebrand ’61

ST. LAWRENCE

WASHINGTON & JEFFERSON

SYRACUSE

WASHINGTON IN ST. LOUIS

Kevin McGrath ’77 Bob Hanley ’83 Clif Heidel ’56 Marc Benshetler ’82

s AGlow Bill Raizor ’71 Josh Latzko ’16 Matt Tsien ’80 Tom Chapman ’71

DONORS JOINED THE BRIDGE BUILDER SOCIETY IN 2022-2023

Victor Lazzaro ’67

Aaron Kozuki ’05 Ferd Del Pizzo ’58 Tristan Sopp ’11

TCU

WEST VIRGINIA

Josh Fairchild ’5 Leo Meade ’79 Lou Linxwiler ’53

TEXAS

WESTERN ONTARIO

Bill Crist ’68 Glen Holden ’51 John Herman ’60

TEXAS AT ARLINGTON

OKLAHOMA STATE

OREGON

Kent Mire ’07

Hardie Bowman ’72 Michael Eubank ’83 Wade McMullen ’79 Pat Connelly ’74

Tom Gulliford ’68

Doug Reid ’58 John Birkett ’71 Scott Falconer ’82

WESTERN RESERVE Tom Lipton ’63

WESTMINSTER Jim Williams ’86 Mike Esser ’70 Ted Planje ’68

WICHITA STATE Bob Smith ’67 Brian Wells ’87 Tim Watt ’80

WILLAMETTE

David Ashby ’68 Doug Houser ’57 Ethan Braden ’02

WILLIAM & MARY Patrick Everett ’07

WISCONSIN

Bob Schnese ’83 Jim Curtis ’86 Lou Wagner ’64 Perry Atterholt ’83

FRIENDS OF BETA

Anne Emmerth Arlene Corsiglia Brian Breittholz Carol Briggs Carolyn Harmon Chris McGill Diane Todd Dorotha Pitcher Gwen Stoecklein Helen Davis Jane Patrick June Cole Kathy Tolan Kay Wiley Lady Smith Lindsey Mercer LouAnn Williams Marilyn Klingaman Mary Jane Meeker Stogsdill Mona Skager Ron Beshear Sally Church Sandy Northrop Susanne Somme

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THANK YOU TO ALL BETAS, FRIENDS OF BETA AND FAMILY MEMBERS WHO SUPPORT OUR GREAT AND GOOD FRATERNITY!

“AS A RECENT COLLEGIAN WHO HAS NOW JOINED THE RANKS OF OUR ALUMNI BROTHERS, I AM CONTINUALLY AMAZED AT THE LEVEL OF SUPPORT THE BETA FOUNDATION PROVIDES TO COLLEGIATE MEMBERS LIKE ME ALL ACROSS BETA’S BROAD DOMAIN. . . . . . PROGRAMS LIKE THE WOODEN INSTITUTE WOULDN’T BE POSSIBLE WITHOUT THE BETA LEADERSHIP FUND. THANK YOU ALL!” — Nathan Satterfield, Michigan ’23 Former Interfraternity Council president and Collegiate Commissioner; recipient of the Jerry M. Blesch General Secretary Leadership Award and North American Interfraternity Conference Undergraduate Award of Distinction

ways to Give JOIN A CLUB

Many Betas and friends make their gifts through the Auto-Kai Club by setting up a recurring gift online, the esteemed John Reily Knox Club with a gift of $1,839 or more, or the Sons of the Dragon Club (collegians) with a gift of $10 or more.

NAMED ENDOWMENT FUNDS

Establish a special Named Endowment Fund to make an impact in perpetuity. A minimum investment is required, and the Beta Foundation will work with you to ensure your named gift meets your intentions.

APPRECIATED STOCKS

Make a charitable gift of stock, bonds or mutual funds. And, if you were born before 1954, you may also realize a significant tax savings by making a qualified charitable distribution directly from your individual retirement account.

MAKE A DIFFERENCE TODAY.

Make your 2023-24 Beta Leadership Fund gift at gift.beta.org/ar or scan the QR code. MATCHING GIFTS

Many employers offer a gift matching program to incentivize charitable giving. Your contribution to the Beta Foundation may be doubled or even tripled, so ask your employer if they participate or visit beta.org/match to use our matching gift company search tool.

THE BETA WALKWAY

More than 8,000 Betas and friends have a personalized brick in the Beta Walkway at the Administrative Office. You can also secure a place in this historic spot with a gift of $500 or more!

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Beta brothers can save $1,000 on closing costs while benefiting Beta chapters.

Beta Theta Pi is pleased to announce its new partnership with Rocket Mortgage®, an industry leader in home loans. Now, all Betas (and friends and family) can save $1,000 on closing costs when buying a home or refinancing. Plus, you’ll receive a $500 rebate check, half of which can be donated to a Beta chapter!

beta.org/rocketmortgage

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COACH WOODEN WOULD BE PROUD With the last name “Wooden,” one is sure to raise eyebrows in Beta Theta Pi. After all, one of the most recognized individuals across North America is none other than Beta Brother John Wooden, Purdue ’32, the winningest NCAA basketball championship coach in history. That’s why, when William H. Wooden IV rushed at the University of Nebraska in summer 2022, it didn’t take long for the Alpha Tau Chapter to pose the inevitable: “Any chance you’re related to Coach Wooden?” Will responded humbly but proudly, “Actually, yes; he’s my great-great uncle.” Not surprisingly, Will has lived up to the family name, having received the first roll number in his class, a chapter tradition that recognizes the top-performing new member. He also traveled to Oxford this past summer to attend Beta’s hallmark John and Nellie Wooden Institute for Men of Principle (left). A final twist in this good news story? Will learned his great-grandpa, William H. Wooden – Coach’s youngest brother – was also a Beta at Purdue! (See page 34 for 17 other Campus Life stories.)

Will

Wooden

UCLA coaching legend John Wooden, Purdue ‘32, holds great-great nephew Will Wooden, Nebraska ’26, during his 2006 induction into the College Basketball Hall of Fame in Kansas City.

Beta Theta Pi Foundation and Administrative Office Brennan Hall | 5134 Bonham Road | Oxford, OH 45056 | 800.800.BETA

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