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volunteer “He, too, must cross in the twilight dim; Good friend, I am building the bridge for him.”

– Miss Will Allen Dromgoole

Build a bridge. Offer a helping hand.

Make sure that future generations continue moving forward.

It’s not about making things easy; it’s about making them better.

Call 800-800-2382 to volunteer today!

To read more about volunteers who make a difference, see page 24.

BetaF R ATheta Pi T E R N I T Y

The Beta Theta Pi Magazine/Vol. 134/No. 2

Cover Story:

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Thanks to the hard work and generosity of thousands of brothers and Friends of Beta, the Beta Theta Pi Foundation successfully concluded its ground-breaking campaign to endow the Fraternity’s Three Great Principles.

[Fall Contents]

FEATURES 16

Fulfilling Potential

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Establishing Principled Colonies

By recognizing opportunities for growth and improvement, Frank Linsalata, Case ’63 is a remarkable man of principle.

Beta’s timeless values are resonating with today’s college students.

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From the Editor Letters to the Editor News and Notes Marching Along Center Stage Spring 4.0s Alumni News Books by Betas Foundation Report General Treasurer’s Report Scholarship Report Mystic Shrine District Chief Reports The Last Word A Lasting Moment

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Bridge Builders

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Canadian Kai

Learn more about volunteering for Beta and the inspirational rewards that follow.

United by mutual principles and obligations, more than 600 Betas and guests gathered in Toronto for the Fraternity’s annual family reunion.

THE BETA THETA PI

The Offical Magazine of Beta Theta Pi Fraternity.

The oldest continuously published college fraternity magazine, The Beta Theta Pi was founded December 15, 1872, by Charles Duy Walker, V.M.I. 1869.

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[From the Editor] A Season of Thanks Growing up, it was a tradition in

our household to pause between the blessing and the Thanksgiving dinner to reflect on the things for which we were most grateful.

Comments would range from the intrinsic (food, shelter and clothing) to the intangible (family, friends . . . and the fact that Christmas was now only a few weeks away.)

In this season of thanks, I again reflect on how truly blessed my life is. With plenty to eat, a beautiful home, clothes on my back, a loving family, remarkable friends and a job that brings joy and fulfillment, life is good.

As I look out my window onto the Illustration by Roger Warrick courtyard behind Brennan Hall, the leaves have lost the brilliant oranges and yellows of early November as the trees prepare for their long winter slumber. Through the bare branches, my view is improved, showing off the Hall of the Chapters where dozens of chapters come each year to welcome new friends into the brotherhood.

Slightly worn, yet inspiring, this small, brick-covered building reminds me of so many things for which I am grateful. The objects of Beta Theta Pi immediately come to mind . . . as do the Founders, “of ever, honored memory.” I think of the initiations, roundtables and late-night Institute sessions that have taken place there over the years, and I am humbled by the men who have crossed the threshold.

Indeed, Beta Theta Pi has been blessed and, as members, we have much to be grateful for these days. With a solid direction, the Fraternity is advancing with each passing year. Alumni, parents and Friends of Beta continue to give of their time and treasure to help the Fraternity and its members live up to their potential.

More than 1,000 volunteers now serve as chapter advisors, parents association representatives, district chiefs, regional directors and other General Fraternity officers. Their dedication is unwavering and their contributions are unmatched in the fraternal world. Undergraduate chapters across North America are thriving, thanks to the ongoing commitment of Beta Theta Pi’s remarkable volunteers.

Likewise, more than 2,900 individuals contributed to the overwhelming success of the Upon These Principles capital campaign, which raised more than $20 million to endow the principles of Beta Theta Pi. These financial resources provide for advisor leadership and education development, Men of Principle implementation and support, and experiential leadership programs.

Throughout this issue, we salute our hard-working volunteers and generous contributors. Their ongoing commitment to “the building up of a Fraternity that recognizes mutual assistance in the honorable labors and aspirations of life, devotion to the cultivation of the intellect, unsullied friendship and unfaltering fidelity as objects worthy of the highest aim and purpose of associated effort” is deserving of our imitation. It also deserves our genuine thanks and appreciation! — T. Olver

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BETA THETA PI FRATERNITY Founded 1839, Miami University BOARD OF TRUSTEES

GENERAL SECRETARY

David W. Wright, Ohio State ’67

PRESIDENT

P. Thomas Purinton, Kansas State ’63

GENERAL TREASURER

Christopher D. Miller, Kansas State ’86

VICE PRESIDENTS

John V. Conway, South Dakota ’56 Kenneth J. Gripsin, Rutgers ’70 W. Martin Haskell, Ohio Wesleyan ’68 David E. Schmidt, South Florida ’92 Joseph M. Troncale, Alabama ’63 Charles W. Warner, Lynchburg ’87

BETA THETA PI FOUNDATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS

W.H. (Bert) Bates, Missouri ’49 James J. Ellis, Missouri ’55 Michael G. Feinstein, MIT ’82 Garland G. Fritts, Illinois ’52 Thomas W. Hook, Miami ’81 S. Wayne Kay, Virginia Tech ’73 Jeffrey Lieberman, Pennsylvania ’96 Lynn C. Maddox, Georgia Tech ’64 Charles O. McCormick III, Indiana ’72 Christopher D. Miller, Kansas State ’86 Jeffrey N. Newton, Miami ’77 Richard C. Spangler III, North Carolina ’71

EDITOR

Thomas C. Olver, Central Michigan ’98

Associate DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS MacGregor H. Hill II, William & Mary ’04

Associate Editor

Steven M. Brylski, Virginia Tech ’06

GRAPHIC DESIGNER/PRODUCTION ASSISTANT Sarah Shepherd

CONTRIBUTORS

Phyllis Bowie; Jay Langhammer; Erica Suding

EDITORS EMERITUS

Erv Johnson, APR, Idaho ’53 Robert H. Kurz, Miami ’58 The Beta Theta Pi, (USPS 052-000) official magazine of Beta The-

ta Pi Fraternity, is owned by the Fraternity, edited and published under the direction and control of its Board of Trustees, published Summer, Fall, Winter and Spring for $30 one-time pre-paid subscription. Periodical 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, 2006. Produced in the USA.

DEADLINES Spring 2007................................................... February 15 Summer 2007 ....................................................... May 15 Fall 2007 ...........................................................August 15 Winter 2008 ................................................November 15 FOUNDATION AND ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE Brennan Hall Postmaster: 5134 Bonham Road Send address P.O. Box 6277 changes to: Oxford, Ohio 45056 Beta Theta Pi Tel: 513-523-7591 P.O. Box 6277 Fax: 513-523-2381 Oxford, OH 45056 beta@betathetapi.org www.betathetapi.org

[Letters to the Editor] Kudos on the Latest Issue

I truly believe this format to be one of the best. This is also one of the first issues I have read cover to cover. This is really a great step. You and your staff continue to publish an outstanding magazine. — Phillip J. Adler, Central Michigan ’98 I just received the latest issue of the Beta magazine and couldn’t be more impressed. The piece regarding the Knox/Marshall Pater issue (summer 2006, p. 2629) is one that I had recently read/heard about over the summer at The Institute in Oxford (I cannot recollect where exactly), and I thoroughly enjoyed both the layout and text. Many snaps!

Also the brief article on The Institute (summer 2006, p. 34-37) was dead on. — Andreas B. Hopman, Florida International ’07 Thank you for the terrific job on the Alpha Alpha 125th and Eric Javits pieces in the current (summer) issue of the Beta magazine. They’ve been the talk of the alumni since arriving in our mailboxes. — Matthew J. DeFilippis, Columbia ’93

I just glanced through the summer issue of The Beta Theta Pi magazine. It is AMAZING! Not to discount any work that has been done in the past, but this issue is one of the most beautiful issues that I have seen to date. The design is crisp and clean and the content is perfection. The communications department deserves a big round of snaps! — Travis M. Fischer, Minnesota ’05

Happy Birthday Beta

It’s that day again and I almost missed noticing the passing of another year. So here’s my founders’ day missive and homily.

Another beautiful summer day in London. Took the “tube” into central London to meet my daughter for lunch and a mid-day piano recital. We saw the Constable exhibition at the Tate and lunched in the member’s room. At the recital (Beethoven and Liszt) I saw the date on the programme and asked my daughter if she knew who’s birthday it was. She was a little taken aback, as they say, and ran through all relatives and friends without making a match. I simply said it’s Beta’s birthday and she smiled. She knows how much our good and great fraternity means to me. I told her that she and I were celebrating a great Beta principle — devotion to the cultivation of the intellect. She replied, “Oh Dad we would have been here anyway.” In this my 50th year as a member and after the glorious experience of the Convention in Toronto, I can only say, “Thank God I’m a Beta!”

— John C. Dietmann, Chicago ’59

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[News & Notes]

Rebuilding BLF is No. 1 Priority Kraft Fussell Named a Director of Leadership Development Administrative Secretary Stephen B. Becker, Florida ’69 announced that Sue Kraft Fussell will join the Beta Theta Pi Foundation and Administrative Office staff as a director of leadership development. Kraft Fussell will join co-director, Ryan E. King, Southern Illinois ’01, who has led the Fraternity’s leadership development efforts since May 2004. The duo will

Now that the Upon These Principles capital campaign has been successfully concluded, the focus of the Foundation will concentrate on rebuilding the Fraternity’s annual fund drive — the Beta Leadership Fund. The Foundation has always relied on gifts to the BLF to provide the everyday “mutual assistance” that our young Beta brothers have come to expect of the General Fraternity. Through the Men of Principle initiative — and all of its award-winning leadership programs — the Beta Leadership Fund is able to impact all 122 Beta chapters and colonies across North America. Upon receiving your next letter from Foundation Director Jonathan J. Brant, Miami ’75, please respond with an enthusiastic “yes!” Every dollar is needed to maintain Beta’s momentum of positively affecting each and every undergraduate in our Great and Good Fraternity.

oversee the promotion, development, execution and growth of Beta Theta Pi’s award-winning leadership development programs. For the past seven years, Kraft Fussell has played an integral role as the executive director of the Association of Fraternity Advisors and AFA Foundation. “Bringing a Friend of Beta of Sue’s stature onto the Beta staff is a tangible expres-

Beta Foundation Receives Honors The Beta Theta Pi Foundation received the prestigious Award of Distinction for Best Donor Education/ Relations-Best CD/DVD/Video from the North-American Interfraternity Conference at a recent Foundation Seminar in Indianapolis. The award recognized the Upon These Principles Capital Campaign DVD, which was a collaborative project of the Foundation and Richard Harrison Bailey — The Agency.

sion of our Fraternity’s dedication to outreach and interfraternalism,” offered Becker. Kraft Fussell has served as a lead facilitator for The Institute for Men of Principle (2000, 2001 and 2002) and was a recipient of the Fraternity’s Interfraternalism Recognition award in 2003. She and her husband W. Scott Fussell, Middle Tennessee State ’95, reside in Fishers, Indiana, with their three-year-old daughter Avery.

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Michigan State Closed The Gamma Psi chapter at Michigan State has been disbanded and closed as of September 26. At the 167th General Convention the Chapter was reviewed and downgraded from “Subject to Reorganization” to “Suspension.” The Convention assigned 19 directives accompanying the status change specifically noted that the Chapter facility was to remain alcohol-free. Further, the Convention ordered that if any of the 19 directives were not implemented the General Secretary would close the Chapter. During the first month of the school year the Chapter hosted two parties with alcohol in the Chapter house. This, coupled with violations of the Beta Theta Pi risk management policy, a pervasive culture of member of apathy and lack of peer accountability left closure as the only option. If you have questions or concerns surrounding the Chapter’s closure please contact Administrative Secretary Stephen Becker at 800-800-2382 or stephen.becker@betathetapi.org.

Leadership Opportunities Information Registration is now available at www.betathetapi.org for the following programs: Futures Quest is an emerging leaders institute coordinated by the North-American Interfraternity Conference.

FQ is available to any pledging member or any member who has been initiated for one year or less. Futures Quest is held in Indianapolis and the three session dates are: Session 1: December 17-19; Sessions 2 and 3: January 5-7 The Presidents Academy is a three-day leadership retreat for all chapter and colony presidents of Beta Theta Pi. Participants must be the chapter president to attend (replacements are not allowed.) The Presidents Academy will be held in Oxford, Ohio, on January 19-21, 2007.

Keystone Regional Leadership Conference is a new regionally-based leadership development program focused on chapter officer development, advisor training and principled leadership. After a successful pilot year, there will be three Keystone Regional Leadership Conferences in 2007: Midwest Keystone: Feb. 2-4 at the Kansas City Airport Marriott Northeast Keystone: Feb. 9-11 at the Pittsburgh Airport Holiday Inn Northwest Keystone: Feb. 16-18 at the Portland Hilton and Executive Tower Questions? Visit www.betathetapi.org for more information.

Fraternity Releases New Podcast The Beta Theta Pi Magazine Podcast is a new venture offering the latest news and information on the Fraternity.

Hosted by director of communications and editor of The Beta Theta Pi magazine, Thomas C. Olver, Central Michigan ’98, the program includes General Fraternity Headlines, News & Notes, Campus Life, Marching Along, interviews and more.

Podcasts will be released on alternate Mondays and are available for download at www.betathetapi.org.

Iowa State Returns

Director of Expansion and Recruitment JB Scherpelz, Miami ’05, describes the Men of Principle initiative at a campus wide informational.

In 1905, a local society in Ames, Iowa, called the Tri Serps was granted a charter as the Tau Sigma Chapter of Beta Theta Pi. In early 2005, apathy and low numbers led to the chapter closure. This fall, more than 100 years later, Tau Sigma returns to Iowa State with the Fraternity’s newest colony.

The founding father class of 22 men, consisting of 10 freshmen, eight sophomores and four juniors, boasts a remarkable 3.56 grade point average. They are involved on campus as members of the President’s Leadership Class, Freshmen Council, Varsity Marching Band, Choir, Baseball Club and many more organizations. The founding fathers were recruited over a 20-day period by a four-man recruitment team consisting of Director of Operations and Education Dustin Anderson, Minnesota ’05; Associate Director of Communications MacGregor Hill, William & Mary ’04; Leadership Consultant Brett Rundle, Kansas State ’06, and Director of Expansion and Recruitment JB Scherpelz, Miami ’05. Rundle remains in Ames as an “on-site” consultant working exclusively with Iowa State to mentor the Colony throughout the education process. Visit www.isubeta. com for more information.

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[Marching Along] John E. Niederhuber Bethany ’61

Niederhuber was tapped by U.S. President George W. Bush as the 13th director of the National Cancer Institute (NCI) at the Department of Health and Human Services. He graduated from Bethany College in 1961, entered The Ohio State University School of Medicine and earned a doctor of medicine degree in 1964.

Since then he has been chairman of the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer, a member of the nominating committee of the American Society of Clinical Oncology, president of the Society of Surgical Oncology and president of the Association of American Cancer Institutes.

J. Parker MacCarthy British Columbia ’71

MacCarthy received the chain of office as the new president of the Canadian Bar Association. He previously served on the executive of the CBA-British Columbia Branch, including a term as president in 1993-94. Nationally he served on the CBA Board of Directors and Finance Committee, chaired the General Practice, Solo and Small Firm Conference, and served as director of both the Law for the Future Fund and the Canadian Bar Foundation. The Canadian Bar Association is dedicated to improvement in the law and the administration of justice. More than 36,000 lawyers, law teachers and law students from across Canada are members.

Christopher P. Epley Denison ’91

Epley, a partner in the law firm of Tolliver & Epley, was presented with the Dayton Business Journal’s “Top 40 under 40” award, which recognizes business, political and community leaders in the Dayton area under the age of 40. He is a member of the Dayton Bar Association and the Ohio State Bar Association and serves as an Adjunct Professor of Law at the University of Dayton Law School. Additionally, Epley was accepted into the Leadership Dayton program whose mission is to identify, educate and motivate a network of community of leaders.

Richard W. Clarke Florida ’69

Clarke, a United Airlines captain, was awarded a 2006 Presidential Citation for his tireless efforts to advance the principles of Safety Management Systems (SMS) in numerous airline, government and industry groups. SMS places the responsibility for safety directly on the CEO or senior officer. Departments are encouraged to share safety information helping to ensure that latent weaknesses are identified and addressed. His work led to the adoption of SMS as a Canadian aviation regulation. Clarke earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of Florida and a master’s from the University of Southern California. He has served as 8

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treasurer and vice president of the System Safety Society, a non-profit organization supporting safety professionals around the world.

Scott O. Schwahn Georgia Tech ’89

Schwahn received the prestigious Elda E. Anderson Award from the Health Physics Society (HPS). The award is given to a young member (40 years of age or younger) of the HPS to recognize excellence in research or development, discovery or invention, devotion to health physics, and/or significant contributions to the profession of health physics. Schwahn works for the Department of Energy’s Laboratory Accreditation Program (DOELAP) at the Idaho National Laboratory Site, ensuring proper radiation dosimetry (measurement of radiation exposure to workers) at all DOE facilities across the United States. He is also a Ph.D. candidate at Idaho State University in the Physics Department.

Peter W.C. Barnhart Miami ’66

Barnhart was honored by the Arthritis Foundation with a Lifetime Achievement Award for his outstanding commitment to the mission of the organization. He joined the Board of Directors in 1997 and served as the Board chairman from 2003 to 2004.

In addition to his volunteer efforts, he is recently retired as senior vice president and senior lending officer for Private Client Group at National City Bank. Barnhart is a member of the Fraternity’s Advisory Council of former trustees and president of the Alpha Chapter House Company.

Paul J. Dougherty Penn ’85

As one of only 35 contributing surgeons in the world to the international peer-reviewed Journal of Refractive Surgery, Dougherty has earned a part on The Learning Channel’s (TLC) 10 Years Younger. He is the staff LASIK surgeon for this television show.

Dougherty is also the owner and medical director of Dougherty Laser Vision with locations in Los Angeles, Santa Barbara and Ventura Counties.

M. Dennis Schmidt Puget Sound ’91

Schmidt was promoted to senior vice president at Bank of America within the bank’s Global Network Services Organization, which is responsible for leading the combined technical services team that implements the Enterprise Voice Over Internet Protocol network. He has been with the Bank since 2002 and has led numerous projects including the Strategic Sourcing for Telephony Products. Schmidt was the lead panel speaker at VoiceCon 2006 where he presented his paper entitled the “Future of the IP Telephony Specialist.”

Brandon W. Ehrie

Richard M. Wirick

Wabash ’07

Utah ’51

Wirick was officially designated “Mr. Downtown” by the Vest Pocket Business Coalition. This honor comes in recognition for his 55 years of service to the revitalization of Salt Lake City. As the owner of the Oxford Shop Shoes for Men, he also serves with three civic organizations and is on the Business Advisory Board of Salt Lake City.

Ara Serjoie Utah State ’98

Serjoie has been appointed vice president of development for the Clark College Foundation. He brings more than 12 years of experience in higher education and nonprofit fundraising to the Foundation’s management team. Previously, Serjoie served as the director of development and alumni relations for the Girl Scouts of Utah. Established in 1973, the Clark College Foundation is a nonprofit, tax-exempt public charity, and serves as the fundraising arm of Clark College.

Ehrie joined 62 other students from all over the world in the Bryce Harlow Institute on Business and Government Affairs sponsored by The Fund for American Studies (TFAS). The Institute is a pro-business lobbying internship and educational program that has provided hundreds of students with important lessons about the link between free enterprise and government. While in Washington, Ehrie attended the diplomatic reception for the Prime Minister of Japan, had lunch with Newt Gingrich before a speech and was asked to speak at the Donor Appreciation Luncheon at the institute’s graduation.

U.G. Robert Trogele Wichita State ’79

Dr. Trogele was appointed as an honorary professor of the FHW Berlin/Berlin School of Economics. With his comprehensive international management experience, particularly in the field of mergers and acquisitions, Trogele has provided students with support and inspiration towards achieving their masters.

He lives in Devon, Penn., with his wife Uta, and daughter Julia.

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[Center Stage] Jean-Christophe Dobrzelewski Jean-Christophe Dobrzelewski, Maine ’02, has a double CD entitled Triptyque Renewal available via e-mail (jcdob@mac.com) or from Hickman Music Editions. Recorded in Switzerland, the CD features trumpeter Dobrzelewski, his brother Jan on violin and organist Guy Whatley playing both baroque and contemporary pieces by such legendary composers as Bach, Vivalde, Telemann, Ducommon, Baldassare and Albononi. Since 1998, Dobrzelewski has performed more than 500 recitals with orchestra, organ, brass quintet and other chamber ensembles in the United States, France, Switzerland, Costa Rica and Salvador.

Steve Horvath Steve Horvath, Virginia ’02, was featured on the A&E Network’s God or the Girl series. Horvath, 25, shocked his friends and family back in Virginia by leaving his job as a high-paid consultant to become a campus missionary at the University of Nebraska in Lincoln. Now shaking off the comforts of the privileged life he once had (and could still return to at any time), Horvath finds himself simultaneously drawn to and terrified of the level of sacrifice he must make in order to truly heed God’s call. The show is available on DVD at www.aetv.com/godorthegirl.

James Dalessandro

James Dalessandro, Ohio ’70, authored the book and wrote the screenplay for 1906, which is now in production as a major Warner Brothers movie. The book/film is an epic recreation of the great San Francisco earthquake and fire. He also wrote and co-directed The Damndest Finest Ruins, a 2006 documentary DVD about the earthquake. Check out his website, www.1906Earthquake.com.

Beta Stars Shaun Breidbart, Pennsylvania ’83, hosted the Ivy League Comedy Showcase in New York City on September 12. His standup comedy appearance schedule, comedic essays and other information on his career can be found on his website, www.BrainChampagne.com.

Gill Holland, North Carolina ’87, has produced a large number of independent films in recent years since winning a 1999 Independent Spirit Award. In the last two years, he has been the producer of Mentor, Find Love, Just Like the Son and Loggerheads; executive producer of Nicky’s Game and Sweet Land, and co-producer of Southern Belles and David & Layla.

Gabor Nagy, Southern California ’61, has been a producer, director, writer and actor in films and TV shows both in the United States and in Europe. His next project, Memories of War, begins filming in Hungary and Montenegro next summer. He owns the film production company Filmcorp Kft., in Budapest, and Filmcorp USA in Los Angeles.

Josh Oliver, Southern California ’02, is a producer and unit production manager for current MyNetwork TV series Fashion House and served in the same role for upcoming miniseries Art of Betrayal, which airs in December on MyNetwork.

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Paul Worley, Vanderbilt ’72, has been a major player in the Nashville country music scene for several decades and has been a partner in Skyline Music Publishing since 2004. After beginning as a studio guitarist, he has served as producer or executive producer on CDs by Martina McBride, The Dixie Chicks, Willie Nelson, Sarah Evans, Pam Tillis, BR5-49, Colin Raye, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Little Big Town, Ricky Van Shelton, Chely Wright and John Anderson. He recently produced and played electric guitar on The Wreckers’ “Stand Still, Look Pretty” debut CD.

Kevin Covert, Florida State ’92, has been appearing at Broadway’s Schubert Theatre in Monty Python’s Spamalot since March 2005 in the roles of Sir Not Appearing, Monk and Ensemble. He has also been in national tours of South Pacific and Cats.

Tom Ohmer, Indiana ’80, has had a recurring role as Sgt. Lyman on the Monk TV series and has also appeared on Sleeper Cell, The O.C., Drive and Baywatch. To see some of Ohmer’s work, log on to www.reelaccess.com/talent/tomohmer/ or visit his web site at www.tomohmer.com.

David Steiman, Michigan State ’96, directed and wrote his first feature film, 2005’s Santa’s Slay, which is now on DVD. Previously, he worked on films Red Dragon, Rush Hour II, The Family Man, Cast Away and What Lies Beneath.

Spring Spring 4.0s 4.0s The Beta Theta Pi proudly salutes the following 237 collegians who earned a 4.0 GPA during the spring 2006 semester or quarter.

ALABAMA Drew Hogsed ’09 Grant Howard ’08 CALIFORNIA-BERKELEY Ross Kilroy ’08 Michael G. Darby ’08 CALIFORNIA-IRVINE Jason Pham ’06 Sun Woo Um ’06 CARNEGIE MELLON Aaron Lewis ’07 James Rogers ’07 Matt Schulz ’08 Eric Vanderson ’06 CASE WESTERN RESERVE William Freed-Pastor ’06 Cody Rutledge ’09 Matthew Seier ’09 CENTRAL FLORIDA Evan Jacobsen ’06 Ben Kahn ’09 CINCINNATI Anthony Fedele ’09 Adam Hildebrand ’05 Theo Leakas ’08 Matt Mezinskis ’05 CLEMSON Matthew Couch ’06 Walker Gibson ’08 Stephen Lareau ’08 Joshua Lee ’06 Andrew Meredith ’09 Harrison Trammell ’06 Mark Ziats ’07 COLORADO MINES Mike Rein ’06 COLORADO STATE Jon Higgins ’09 Joe Tedesco ’08 Danny Wilson ’08 CONNECTICUT Nicholas Gelbar ’06 CORNELL Kevin Ciaccio ’07 Alex Soneru ’07 David Bass ’07 DENISON Rohan Mehta ’06 EAST CAROLINA Dakshesh Patel ’09 EASTERN WASHINGTON Jason Gavinski ’07 EMORY Abhinav Gupta ’08 FLORIDA Steve Greene ’07 Josh Smith ’08

Scott Darin ’09 Mike Kampel ’08 Patrick Carr ’09 Ross Durham ’08

LAWRENCE Dru Claar ’07 Dan Hertel ’09 Philip Keith ’07

GEORGIA Barrett Biringer ’09 Alexander Bunn ’06 Kevin Butte ’07 Michael Dunn ’06 Drew Gandy ’06 Matt Gilly ’07 Michael Hill ’08 Chad Hume ’09 Matthew Klaw ’07 Hugh Merkel ’06

LOUISVILLE Nathan Hall ’06

GEORGIA TECH William Gifford ’07 Brandon Miller ’06 Jacob Robinson ’09 Adam Swett ’07

MIAMI John Higbee ’09 James Phero ’09 Nicholas Thieman ’07 Alex Tipton ’09 Jacob Whelan ’07

HAMPDEN-SYDNEY Andrew Jennings ’09 IOWA Matthew Schill ’09 IDAHO Miles Babb ’09 Keith Nida ’08 James Nowierski ’06 Nick Parker ’07 Andrew Wilkin ’09 INDIANA William Bennet ’09 Brent Danner ’09 JOHNS HOPKINS Sheng Li ’06 Benjamin Stamplis ’07 KANSAS Nick Barnthouse ’08 Peter Curzon ’08 Matt Dupy ’07 Michael Hagan ’06 Bailor Hardman ’08 Bryan Hay ’08 Ryan Ingle ’08 Bret Johnson ’08 Phil Linville ’09 Anthony Onofrio ’09 KANSAS STATE Mike Clifford ’09 John Elsea ’08 Marcus Geist ’09 Matt Hewitt ’09 Nick Jasso ’09 Nick Long ’08 James Mosimann ’08 Steve Otte ’08 Andrew Rush ’07 Brad Scheu ’07

LOYOLA MARYMOUNT Regan Hickey ’07 MAINE Joshua Fortier ’07 Jameson Hardy ’09 Terrence McKenna ’07 Lyel Resner ’07 Benjamin Wasserman ’07

MIDDLE TENNESSEE James Bivens III ’07 Marcus Griffin ’07 Benjamin Knisely ’09 MINNESOTA Jeffrey Holtz ’06 John Nerva ’06 MISSISSIPPI William Fuller ’08 Ryan Hibbard ’07 Clark Hunter ’07 Dusty Lamport ’07 Scott Stewart ’09 Will Tallent ’09 MISSOURI Timothy Gilbert ’08 Cole Linville ’06 Newton Neidert ’06 Dane Reed ’06 Shawn Sahota ’09 Kyle Steele ’08 Dan Taylor ’08 Eric Tolliver ’08 Teal Twaddle ’09 Andrew Walker ’07 MISSOURI-KANSAS CITY Jacob AuBuchon ’08 Alex Barrett ’09 Steven Cohen ’09 Jared Halpin ’10 George Lewitt ’09 Imaad Razzaque ’11 Benjamin Wilson ’11 MIT Jake Bernstein ’07 Rajiv Eranki ’07 Joe Goldbeck ’07 Jonathan Krones ’07

NEBRASKA Adam Barney ’07 Drew Dietle ’09 David Leung ’06 Thomas Salistean ’09 Gregory Walklin ’06

Andrew Stam ’07 Taylor Stellman ’06 Jonathan Teubner ’06 Eric Thomas ’06 Travis Watson ’06 Ronald Wood ’08

NORTH DAKOTA Charles Burd ’06 Matthew Gerszewski ’06 Jonathan Gilson ’08 Blake Johnson ’09 Christopher Jones ’06 Waseem Mathews ’08 Eric Steele ’06

OREGON Kyle Coffman ’09

OHIO STATE Chris Lowman ’06 Paul Saridakis ’09 OKLAHOMA Nick Abbott ’09 John Bargohls ’07 Mark Bicket ’06 Matt Brown ’09 Steven Caldwell ’07 Eric Combs ’09 Daniel Cooper ’07 Robbie Crousier ’07 Brian Dude ’06 Andrew Dunlevy ’08 John Gawey ’09 Lane Gibbs ’09 Charlie Graves ’09 Koby Harrington ’09 Hunter Houlsher ’08 Jay Huff ’09 Keystone Hughes ’06 Beau James ’07 Joe Kokojan ’06 Bryan McCall ’06 Charlie McMahon ’08 Kelly Mercer ’08 Matthew Mitzner ’07 Kendall Moore ’08 Evan Nixon ’07 Matt Pappas ’06 John Richert ’08 Brad Scoggin ’09 Brady Sisson ’09 OKLAHOMA STATE Michael Aholt ’08 Aaron Byrkit ’06 Justin Cooper ’06 Hafthor Erlingsson ’08 Will Hua ’06 Adam Huskerson ’06 Hyon Tel Ko ’06 Joshua Masters ’08 Ibrahim Niankara ’07 Shelby Norman ’07 Edward El Rassi ’08 John Sellers ’07 Andrew Shacklett ’09 Charles Snyder ’07 Austin Solomons ’06

PENNSYLVANIA Andrew Roach ’06 Evan Shore ’06 Erik Violante ’06 SOUTH DAKOTA Tyler Barondeau ’09 SOUTHERN ILLINOIS Miles Bardell ’07 Joshua Chumbley ’06 STEVENS Andrew Cottrell ’08 TEXAS-ARLINGTON Kevin Ghassemi ’06 Kevin Trlicek ’09 TEXAS A&M Kyle Byrne ’07 Chase Gardaphe ’07 John Loeffelholz ’06 Roberto Murillo ’07 TEXAS A&MCORPUS CHRISTI Daniel Escobedo ’06 William King ’08 TEXAS TECH Jeffrey Douthit ’08 Travis Fuller ’09 Roderick Hays ’08 Michael Hutcherson ’09 Michael Plumley ’07 Ronald Racho ’07 Brendon Roosken ’08 Jordan Simpson ’06 Landon Smith ’06 Carey Watson ’06 TRUMAN STATE Jared Bieser ’08 Matt Brawner ’07 VIRGINIA TECH Tilghman Shamer II ’07 WESTMINSTER Brandon Schafter ’09 WICHITA STATE Jason Carlson ’09 Brian Hund ’08 Tim Nguyen ’08 Scott Pringle ’06 Ahmaida Zeglam ’08 WILLIAM & MARY Judd Kennedy ’08 Alan Kolick ’09

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Seven Gamma Gamma Betas attended the annual University of Idaho gathering for a Los Angeles Angels game at Tempe Diablo Stadium. They were welcomed by William H. Stoneman ’66, general manager of the American League club. Left to right: J.P. (Pat) Connors ’52, John M. Boisen ’66, L.E. (Erv) Johnson ’53, Richard W. Kale ’66, Perry W. Dodds ’51, J. Stuart Hutchins ’52 and Jeff Stoneman ’76.

After being forced to transfer to a school without a chapter of Beta Theta Pi, Barry Randall returned to Oregon to complete a task 43 years in the making: his initiation.

Joined by close friends, Randall poses after his long journey toward the bonds of brotherhood. Left to right: Vic Petroff, Stanford ’77; Randall; Dave Egelhoff, Wisconsin ’72, and Dick Church, Oregon ’55.

Brothers from various chapters across the United States and Canada enjoy building the bonds of brotherhood during a monthly Beta Lunch at the Pacific Club in Honolulu, Hawaii. This photo was taken on February 8, 2006.

ONCE A BETA, ALWAYS A BETA

The Naples (Fla.) Area Beta Alumni Club holds its monthly meetings on the third Wednesday of every month at the Collier Athletic Club in Naples. The informal mission of the Club is to have lunch and a good time with old and new Beta friends. The meetings start at 11:30 a.m. with the singing of the “Doxology” before a buffet lunch. A short program follows featuring a prominent speaker from the business and/or political world. Residents, seasonal or visiting Betas are welcome but reservations are required. Contact El Bourgraf at 800-733-3766, ext. 1211 or ebourgraf@ferno.com for further information and to get on the mailing list.

Alpha House, Beta’s first licensed clothing vendor, can meet your customized needs in more than 100 items, including golf shirts, T-shirts, jerseys, fleece vests and pullovers, sweatshirts, jackets, mesh shorts, boxers, bags, golf apparel, baby items, Beta flags and throws, ties and numerous gift items.

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As part of his research on submarine volcanoes and spreading ridges, Mike Perfit, St. Lawrence ’71 (left), uses the deep-manned submersible, Alvin, to sample the seafloor. By coincidence, one of Alvin’s pilots, Bruce Strickrott, Florida Atlantic ’95, revealed his membership in Beta Theta Pi. Strickrott has been one of the lead pilots for a number of years working out of the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution in Woods Hole, Mass. This picture was taken during a trip to a newly erupted portion of the ridge crest off the coast of Costa Rica.

Beta Theta Pi Board of Trustees and Foundation Board of Directors Winter Meeting February 17, 2007 ~ Charlotte, North Carolina Including…

Charlotte Area Beta Alumni and Guests Appreciation Reception & Dinner February 17, 2007 ~ 6:00 p.m.

Quail Hollow Country Club Hosted by the Board of Trustees and Foundation Board of Directors Former North Carolina Governor, The Honorable James G. Martin, Davidson ’57 ~ Evening Emcee G. Kennedy (Ken) Thompson, North Carolina ’73 ~ Club Member Sponsor Featuring the Presentation of the Oxford Cup to Hugh L. McColl Jr., North Carolina ’57

For more information, please contact the Administrative Office at 800-800-BETA or Foundation Associate Director Martin Cobb at martin.cobb@betathetapi.org. Details and invitations forthcoming to all area alumni in January 2007.

Photo courtesy of Visit Charlotte

Alumni from the Delta Delta Chapter met in early December 2005 for an extended weekend of brotherhood and golf. The brothers hope to make this a yearly trip to different locations around the country and look forward to additional alumni experiences. Left to right: Tom Gilmore ’90, Mike Omweg ’91, Stuart O’Brien ’93, Jeff Miller ’90, Dave Yothers ’90, Norm Marks ’91, Dave Harris ’87 and Tom Huesman ’91. Photographer: Jason Hill ’90

For the past 28 years, the Beta Kappa Chapter has held an annual Beta Theta Pi/Ohio University Memorial Tournament.

This year, a few brothers decided to make an additional, special outing to celebrate their 50th birthdays. They traveled to St. Andrews, Scotland, for six rounds of golf in five days of play. Left to right: Rick Sabol ’77, Bruce Johnson ’78, Bob Riddick, Bob Castle ’77, Dave Capellari ’77, Guy Connors ’77, Steve Semon ’77 and Mark Civin ’77.

Tau alumni at Wabash College host an annual cookout at the beginning of each academic year for the active chapter. New pledges and their parents are able to ask questions about the Greek system and Beta Theta Pi at this event.

Front row (on lower step) left to right: Sam Hildebrand ’61, Jim Engledow ’78, Craig Demaree ’02, Davey Neal ’01, Mike Warren ’93, Cal Black ’66 and Ron Nichols ’64.

Second row (upper step) left to right: Mark Mader ’67, Jeff Dickison ’85, GB Landrigan ’85, Derick Busenbark ‘03, Kurt Rupenthal ’81, Tim Oliver ’91 and Jack Wyatt ’58

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[Books by Betas] 1

Based on an abiding love for those pioneers who contributed so much to the United States of America.

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A common sense approach to improving the odds of marital success.

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A view of the future of this rapidly evolving technological area.

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The Cattleman, Angus Cain

Intelligent Vehicle Technology and Trends

Marriage Roulette

Stuart I. Haussler (Chester F. Singer Jr.), Missouri ’50 After leaving his home to fight in the Civil War, Scottish Angus Cain finds himself traveling west to fulfill his dream of being. After establishing his ranch, Angus meets Mary Anne McCardle, a Scottish woman developing her skills as a cattle herder. They soon marry and become U.S. Marshals to establish law and order. Haussler used his knowledge acquired as a farm rancher, teacher and Navy/Marine officer to help readers escape into the past to experience the love, intrigue, deception, bravery and dedication of the pioneers of the West. Haussler is a retired oral maxillo-facial surgeon, and since retiring he has written several novels. He and his wife reside in Springfield, Missouri.

Paperback. 336 pages. US$19.54.

Xlibris Corporation. 2004 Available from www.stuarthaussler.com

J. Richard Bishop, Auburn ’81 This groundbreaking resource offers a comprehensive overview of cuttingedge intelligent vehicle systems aimed at providing enhanced safety, greater productivity and less stress for drivers.

Presented in an easy-to-understand format, Intelligent Vehicle Technology and Trends is a practical reference that offers a thorough understanding of how electronics and electronic systems work within automobiles, heavy trucks and buses. Bishop examines practical issues of real-world products, including their cost, market aspects, driver interface and user acceptance. He also offers a view of the future in this rapidly evolving technological area. Bishop is the owner of Bishop Consulting in Granite, Maryland and is the publisher and chief writer for the cyber-magazine, IVsource.net. He earned a bachelor of science in electronic engineering from Auburn University and a master of science in technical management from Johns Hopkins University.

Hardcover. 344 pages. US$89.00.

Artech House, Inc. 2005 Available at www.bn.com and www.amazon.com

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BJ Brittain, Wichita State ’68 Through careful analysis of good, bad and failed marriages, Brittain has identified several key factors that distinguish a successful marriage. The seven factors discussed in Marriage Roulette include mutual respect, humor, shared values, sexual compatibility, effective communication, emotional and intellectual fit, and tolerance. Brittain gives insight on how to recognize good fits and bad fits for these factors and also includes a a list of bogus reasons for saying “I do” even when the fit is poor.

Additionally, he includes a Marriage Success quiz that grades a couple’s likelihood of success at the marriage gamble. After serving three years of active military duty, Brittain began his professional career in consumer behavior research and marketing. In 1981, he founded a consumer research firm in Atlanta that served clients throughout North America, Europe and the Far East through 2001. He resides in Chamblee, Ga. Paperback. 48 pages. US$9.95. iUniverse, Inc. 2006 Available at www.bn.com and www.amazon.com

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Correspondence between two friends who have maintained a 50-year friendship

Have you recently published a book that you would like featured in “Books by Betas?” Send a signed copy of the book, a brief description of the work and a brief biography to: Steven M. Brylski 5134 Bonham Road Oxford, Ohio 45056

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A dramatic work of fiction with an exciting theme of morality.

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Draws on practical experience and relevant examples of how governance can be improved.

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Tougher Boards for Tougher Times: Corporate Governance in the Post-Enron Era

Two Guys Read Moby-Dick

Washington Doctor

William A. Dimma, Toronto ’48 Throughout the past several years, business scandals highlighted a crisis of confidence in corporate leadership.

It became clear that management and CEOs held most of the power and the boards were acting in complacency.

Dimma explains the shift toward a newer board model in which boards composed predominately of independent directors are gaining power and saying “no” more often. Tougher Boards for Tougher Times: Corporate Governance in the Post-Enron Era examines the key issues, challenges and controversies that boards face in the new world of corporate governance.

Dimma had a distinguished career as a director, serving on more than 50 corporate boards and another 40 not-for-profit boards. For more than 40 years he has been sought for his knowledge of corporate governance. Dimma has served as director for numbers organizations including London Life Insurance Company and the Greater Toronto Airports Authority.

Hardcover. 254 pages. US$39.95.

John Wiley & Sons Canada, Ltd. 2006

Steve D. Chandler, Arizona ’74 and Terrence Hill In 1960, two high school friends were assigned to read Moby Dick. Four decades later, plagued by feelings of guilt at having never actually read “The Great American” novel, Chandler and Hill begin their reading. Throughout the six months of reading, the authors encouraged each other through a series of emails and letters, eventually compiling them into Two Guys Read Moby Dick. While Moby Dick is the primary substance of their correspondence, they touch on other topics including the war in Iraq, the cause of nightmares, redemption and death.

This book will keep you entertained and pondering life’s many mysteries. Both authors have been writers for much of their lives. Chandler has written eight popular books in the area of personal growth. He is a celebrated speaker and has also been the editor of a publishing house and a literary journal.

Paperback. 120 pages. US$9.95.

Robert D. Reed Publishers. 2006 Available at www.bn.com and www.amazon.com

Tait Trussell, Washington and Lee ’49 Set in Washington, D.C., Trussell’s novel Washington Doctor is a drama of love and death. The protagonist, Dr. Bill Farnsworth is a doctor of contagious diseases and researcher seeking breakthroughs to save millions of lives.

His story begins with the loss of his daughter to a disease that he couldn’t control. The reader is absorbed into the story as Dr. Farnsworth suffers through personal tragedy, betrayal, a murder trial and an act of heroism. Trussell weaves the lifestyles and dreams of upper-class Washington, D.C. into the action as the plot unfolds. This is Trussell’s fourth novel. He spent 40 years in Washington, D.C. writing on a variety of subjects for more than 100 different publications ranging from the Wall Street Journal to the Saturday Evening Post. He writes and resides in Manistee, Michigan.

Paperback. 233 pages. US$17.95(incl. s/h.) E-Book Time, LLC. 2006 Available from the author at 2467 Cherry Road, Manistee, MI 49660

Available at www.bn.com and www.amazon.com

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In the Cleveland suburb of Mayfield Heights, Ohio, Frank N. Linsalata, Case ’63, motions to the chairs in front of his desk, cordially begging his visitors to sit comfortably and relax. His office, which is enveloped by dark mahogany wood panels and matching furniture, suddenly seems a little warmer, a little more comfortable, as the tiny patterings of cold rain tip tap against the office building.

“Well this seems like the perfect day for a good conversation,” he mentions with a wide grin that leaves crinkles suspended against his cheekbones. The long creases form naturally as his smile pushes gently against his eyes. Linsalata is the type of man who is quick with such pleasantries.

As the founder and chairman of Linsalata Capital Partners, a Cleveland based leverage buyout company, he is deeply considerate of others and has a natural ability to build relationships.

His position within his company requires a great deal of interpersonal skills. He explains that his firm raises money from institutions such as pension funds, university endowments and wealthy families to buy small and medium sized companies. The intent is to grow them, make them better and sell them at a profit.

Frank N. Linsalata, Case ’63

Fulfilling Potential Linsalata’s business centers on recognizing the strength of potential business success. Not only is it important to find companies that could be fixed-up or improved, it is equally as important to treat every new relationship as one that could flourish into a rewarding friendship.

“I’ve built my firm to value relationships,” he reveals. “It’s something that I think started blossoming within me through college and has simply carried over until today.”

Certainly, Linsalata draws satisfaction from cultivating potential and seeing the results bloom.

This mentality has brought him success as well as joy.

“I’ve watched young men that we’ve brought into the company do really well in their lives,” he affirms with a knowing grin, further sculpting the crinkles along his eyes. “I just believe in the value of having strong relationships. I think that a lot of what I came out with from the Beta House was the appreciation of this value.”

As a freshman entering Case in the late 50s, Linsalata followed his brother, Ralph T. Linsalata, Case ’60, into the fraternity system. Their family came from modest means and both were among the first generation to go to college, so it was natural for the younger brother to seek a shared experience with the older. Because Ralph was the chapter president of Beta Theta Pi

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at the time, Linsalata’s familiarity with the house and the brothers actually caused a higher level of scrutiny than with other pledge members.

“I don’t remember how long rush was, but it was pretty clear to me after I went through, that if I got a bid from Beta, I would join.”

Immediately thereafter, Linsalata left Cleveland for the Harvard School of Business. His move from the slower paced Ohio region to the fastpaced, highly competitive atmosphere of urban New England made an indelible impression.

“When I got to the coast, things ran a little faster.

Everyone was competing with one another. And I’m not talking about in just the workplace. You could see it in how people raised their kids,” he chuckles. “I could realistically envision parents applying their children for Harvard right after they get out of the maternity ward!”

This mentality did not fit with his personal vision for the future so he returned to Cleveland with a renewed sense of appreciation.

“I didn’t always want to come back, but Cleveland is such a great place to live and raise a family.

There really is something to Midwestern values when you get older.”

A man who values close relationships, Linsalata is friendly and easy to talk to.

Linsalata, like so many freshmen before and after him, experienced the shock of college level courses after his first semester. He readily admits that his grades were not very promising as a freshman.

“But then I moved into the chapter house. The common belief at the time was that in-house grades would surely go down,” he laughs as the memories come flooding back to mind. “Mine doubled!”

He quickly attributes his academic resurgence to the mutual aid and assistance that was provided by the upperclassmen. “They were just great at helping us and there was always a lot of support when you needed it.”

“I admire people that have started from scratch and built something.”

Linsalata graduated from Case with honors. His degree in mechanical engineering stemmed closely from his longtime fascination with mechanical things such as cars, boats and airplanes.

He adds with conviction, “They are always broken so they always need fixing.”

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Immediately upon his return, he began working for a public corporation. However, after 19 years with the Midland-Ross Corporation, a Fortune 500 company that specialized in producing steel components and freight cars for the railroad industry, Linsalata made the decision that he was finished working for big companies.

“You sometimes do that around 40 years old,” he comments. “You reassess life. I had just told my wife that I would rather own a small company than work for another big one.” At the time of his early departure from the company, he was an executive vice president. Starting from scratch was a bold move that required a lot of support from family. He made a deal with his wife. He would return to a stable work environment if he didn’t find something he really wanted within a period they decided on together: one year.

After nearly exhausting that time frame, he bought a business in the 11th month. “It wasn’t the best business in the world, but it was going to be something that I owned and that’s what I was looking for: ownership.”

Now, 23 years later, Linsalata Capital Partners has grown into a legitimate corporate entity. His firm staffs about 16 employees. It has acquired 82 companies and has started the process of transitioning to new leadership for the future. “I admire people that have started from scratch and built something.”

To build a business from the ground-up requires forethought, tenacity and a determined vision for the future. More than anything else, it takes time.

Linsalata’s admiration for such characteristics fostered a realization; he could help others to appreciate their potential and realize their goals.

For just an instant, Linsalata peers through the floor-to-ceiling windows directly across from his desk. His eyes focus on the corporate park in the near distance.

“These two buildings,” he excitedly calls attention to with a nod of his head, “are full of hard working Clevelanders in the insurance business. That industry has been the fastest growing employer for the past 10 years. People aren’t going to come back to our city if we can’t get the job base growing again.”

Cleveland. The Forest City. A storied metropolis anchored along the banks of Lake Erie. It was once known as the New American City and held the fifth largest population in the United States during the ’20s. Since then, Cleveland has declined in status and size, which, to Linsalata, only highlights the opportunities for growth and improvement.

answer any question thrown in his direction - and he does so eagerly and with conviction. He is also

“...leadership opportunities are preparatory for whatever you’re going to do in life.” an active listener. When others speak, his brows furrow with thought. He will nod occasionally, ask questions often and absorb information constantly. One can tell from the glimmer in his eyes that he is more than just casually inquisitive. In fact, as he catches key phrases or thinks of a question to ask later, he jots them down on a notepad of lined paper that he keeps on his desk.

Yet the conversation continues seamlessly.

“There is a big responsibility for a university,” he recaps quickly. As goes Case, so goes Cleveland.

Just as the pattering of rain slows to a halt, Linsalata smiles politely, once again drawing long friendly

As the Chairman of the Board of Trustees for his alma mater, he has the distinct opportunity to make a lasting impact. In 1967, four years after Linsalata graduated, Case Institute of Technology merged with a liberal arts school, Western Reserve University. The merger formed one of the most respected institutes of higher learning, known for producing top notch research. He speaks proudly of Case Western Reserve, but notes that it currently has a reputation for not quite reaching its full potential. His eyes glow. Linsalata’s position on the Board of Trustees places him in a position with which he is comfortable.

“The people need the University to lead and the University needs to generate ideas that will spin off and ultimately create opportunities and jobs for the city.”

His vision is solid. According to Linsalata, leadership is exactly the intangible that a research university needs to be successful. So the challenge that he is ready to meet head on will be to conduct a presidential search that will yield someone to lead the University in the right direction.

Much of that task falls on Linsalata’s shoulders.

His goal is to find an individual with charisma, vision and the ability to listen.

“In a university setting, being a great listener is critical,” he emphasizes. Linsalata heeds this advice. He is an active participant willing to

Above: The Administrative Center of Case Western Reserve University - Adelbert Hall . . . Left: Linsalata visits with Foundation Director Jonathan J. Brant, Miami ’75.

creases across his cheekbones. The creases spread smoothly as he offers some general advice.

“You have opportunities everywhere to take leadership. Whether it’s government, athletics, community service or any other activities, such leadership opportunities are preparatory for whatever you’re going to do in life.”

Frank Linsalata’s ability to heed his own advice has led him through life as a brilliant leader who has found remarkable success in living up to, exceeding and helping others surpass expectations. In doing so, he stands as a shining example of mankind’s capacity for reaching its potential.

— S. Brylski

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Closing a chapter is a difficult process for undergraduates, volunteers or alumni but it is not the end of the road. Recolonization, coupled with the renewed focus of the Men of Principle initiative, can hold a bright future for chapters of Beta Theta Pi. In the past 10 years the Fraternity has closed 53 chapters. More than one out of every three chapters existing in 1996 has ceased to operate since due to low numbers, risk management, finances or other reasons. This statistic, while staggering and prone to generate distress, only tells one side of the story. In the same time period, the Fraternity has established 39 new colonies, often re-colonizing closed chapters with great success.

Throughout most of the Fraternity’s history it was unthinkable to let a chapter close.

Beta literature is rich with stories of the Beta spirit coming to the rescue of ailing chapters. For example, during the Civil War, members from Hanover, Indiana and Miami transferred to Michigan to help keep the Lambda Chapter open. During the First World War Betas across North America gave more than $3,000 to keep the Theta Zeta Chapter at Toronto operating. The mindset was consistent: keep a chapter open, at all costs . . .

Establishing PRINCIPLED COLONIES 2006 Expansions When January February September October October

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School Bethany Eastern Kentucky Iowa State Miami (Fla.) Southern California

Enrollment 750 13,300 20,500 10,100 16,500

FF* 13 29 22 63 83

GPA 3.30 3.26 3.56 3.61 3.25

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WHAT ABOUT GOING BACK TO MY CAMPUS?

A Typical Day... in the life of the expansion team 6-7:30 a.m.

Wakeup and exercise

9:00 a.m.

Breakfast with a potential founding father while members of the team set up the information table

10:00 a.m.

Recruitment Through Scholarship (RTS)

10:30 a.m.

RTS interview

11:00 a.m.

Work at the table, call to set up interviews or recruitment meals

11:45 a.m.

Eat a quick bagged lunch

12:00 p.m.

RTS interview

1:00 p.m.

Call recruits for sporting event on Friday, confirm sorority presentations for tonight

1:30 p.m.

RTS interview

2:00 p.m.

Post flyers and posters around campus for Campus Wide Informational

3:00 p.m.

RTS interview

4:00 p.m.

Work at the table, call to set up interviews or recruitment meals

5:00 p.m.

Break down information table and pack up

6:00 p.m.

Two sorority presentations

7:00 p.m.

Group dinner with two founding fathers and two potential recruits

8:30 p.m.

Expansion Team meeting to recap day

9:00 p.m.

Follow up phone calls and email

interview

The Fraternity’s mindset has evolved with changing conditions. A chapter that is simply open is no longer a measure for success with the emergence of Standard Chapter Operating Expectations and operational awards. There is a stronger federal existence of volunteers and staff granting the Fraternity the confidence to close chapters operating inconsistent with the ideals of Beta Theta Pi. A stronger focus permeates the organization on the principles and obligations with a heightened sense of accountability to those values. Most importantly, there is a prosperous strategy to return to campuses and establish principled, award-winning chapters.

In the past, new chapters almost exclusively took the form of local interest groups, or bands of college men organized by zealous Beta alumni, petitioning Beta Theta Pi for charters.

Many groups petitioned several years with little support or guidance before being granted a charter. Today, establishing new chapters is an organized, extensive and impressive process focused on recruiting men who believe in the Fraternity’s mission and giving them the support needed to be successful.

The Administrative Office employs a director of expansion and recruitment, J.B. Scherpelz, Miami ’05, who is charged with supervising up to five expansions a year. He works with a team of highly-trained Fraternity employees and volunteers to organize alumni groups, cultivate university relationships and execute month-long recruitment projects. “The expansion team that came to campus executed their duties at an extraordinarily high level of quality,” said William & Mary Greek Advisor Anne Arseneau. “These were young men who acted with a level of integrity and professionalism that matches even the most seasoned of professionals.”

Scherpelz is quick to point out, however, that while staff professionalism is important, alumni play a pivotal role. “Recolonizations are successful because of the positive support of alumni,” he explains. “After we leave town it is alumni and volunteers who coach and guide the colony to success.” Further, the Fraternity emphasizes recolonizations over expansions due to the supportive alumni networks often already in place with established chapters.

The recolonization of the Delta Xi Chapter at Eastern Kentucky is a prime example of positive alumni involvement. Following the decision, by the alumni, to close the chapter in 2003, plans for recolonization were quickly put in place. An extensive 15-person advisory team was recruited and trained to counsel the Colony well before recruitment even began and a campaign was launched to raise more than $250,000 to support leadership education for chapter members

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Beta Theta Pi considers several factors before selecting an expansion project including potential area advisors, campus culture, caliber of student and alumni, student and university support.

Weaknesses in any of these areas hinder the priority of a project over a stronger prospect but do not necessarily rule any out. For more information contact Director of Expansion and Recruitment JB Scherpelz, Miami ’05 at jb.scherpelz@betathetapi.org.

in perpetuity. The results have been equally impressive with a 30-man colony boasting strong leaders and a 3.25 GPA, as well as a successfull campaign.

Some groups of alumni have even put forward financing for a professional on-site consultant during the first year of the colony’s development. This new opportunity, used by Iowa (2005), Iowa State (2006) and Kettering (2007), allocates a trained staff member working full time to ensure a strong and successful return. His responsibilities include educating the colony, coaching officers and advisors, and supporting the alumni organization.

“SUCCESSFUL RECOLONIZATIONS ALLOW BETA THETA PI TO HOLD CHAPTERS MORE ACCOUNTABLE TO THE VALUES OF THE FRATERNITY.”

Even a full time consultant does not guarantee instant coronation as the largest or best Fraternity on campus.

While impressive statistics such as high GPAs, strong campus involvement, numerous awards and large numbers usually accompany new colonies they are not the essence of what the Fraternity hopes to accomplish.

General Fraternity Vice President Charlie Warner, Lynchburg ’87, responsible for expansion plans, explains, “Most importantly, we want to establish chapters that embrace the principles of Beta Theta Pi.” The Fraternity’s success at establishing principled colonies is having an impact on campus cultures and the Fraternity and Sorority world.

“Campuses are coming to us before we go to them,” adds Warner. “Our Friends of Beta network is wonderful and many of them ask, ‘How can I get Beta to my campus?’” Warner thinks the growing support in recent years stems from campus professionals sensing Beta Theta Pi can assist them in changing their campus cultures. Scherpelz adds, “Successful recolonizations allow Beta Theta Pi to hold chapters more accountable to the values of the Fraternity.”

The process of recolonization does not happen overnight or by chance.

“We begin working two to three years out to bring several factors into alignment,” says Warner. “Alumni, the General Fraternity and the campus need to converge at the right time for it to be successful.” Scherpelz also emphasizes the level of support from the Interfraternity Council, alumni and advisors, campus organizations and even students as important elements to consider. This plethora of changing factors makes publishing a list of future expansions very difficult.

Regardless of location, the clear message of Beta’s values, expressed through the Men of Principle initiative, is resonating with students.

Whether it is the record-setting re-colonization of 83 men at the University of Southern California or the 63 University of Miami founding fathers with a 3.61 GPA, there is interest and excitement surrounding Beta Theta Pi’s new colonies. As a result, if a chapter must close all is not lost. Beta Theta Pi knows that it can return, stronger than ever. — M. Hill

Recruitment Methods 1. Recruitment Through Scholarship – Offer $1,000 in “no-strings-attached” scholarships to non-Greek male students. It is the best way to meet the best, unaffiliated men on campus.

2. Sorority Presentations – Conduct a sorority competition. It includes creating banners, wearing “Go Beta” buttons and offering referrals.

3. Information Table – Serves as a central advertising and meeting location throughout the expansion. High visibility and traffic is critical to establishing a campus presence.

4. Alumni Referrals – Getting names of top prospects from alumni is a key to gaining momentum.

5. Informal Events – Group dinners, team sports or barbeques help break the ice and introduce recruits to each other.

6. Campus Wide Informational – Attended by undergraduates, campus administrators, faculty, community members and more, the informational educates on Men of Principle and the expansion process.

7. Persistence – “Persistence pays” is evident on expansions with hundreds of phone calls and dozens of meals and meetings each week.

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bridge bui Imagine San Francisco without the Golden Gate or London without the Tower. These bridges have become iconic symbols of civilization, reliably rooted along coastlines and harbors.

When they didn’t exist, progress slowed. Crossing the bays and rivers were both dangerous and aggravating, which hindered growth and advancement. Many people probably thought to have a bridge, but who could build it? Who had the experience to span the tide?

Beta Theta Pi truly values “mutual aid and assistance in the honorable aspirations of life.”

Because of this, there has been a strong surge of volunteerism within the Fraternity. No matter the level of involvement, volunteers are building bridges that will guide undergraduates for generations to come.

THE FOUR POINTS OF BRUCE DOUGLAS According to Bruce Douglas, Michigan ’65 chapter counselor for the Zeta Eta Chapter at San Jose State University, listening is one of the most important things that a brother can do for another.

“If you try to do more than hear the words leaving a person’s mouth, then you have found a way to listen to what he is really trying to say,” Douglas states matter-of-factly.

Listening is something that he has been doing for the Chapter for the past 15 years. Since the days of its original colonization and chartering, he has found the experience to be immensely rewarding. When the chapter was little more than a loosely connected cluster of young individuals, he helped them to become a solid core of principled men.

Through listening and showing a genuine interest in their lives, he has gained the Chapter’s admiration, trust and friendship.

He attends most chapter meeting and sits towards the back of the room, quietly soaking in every spoken word.

Points of Bruce Douglas.

Occasionally, however, the mentor saves a few words with which to encourage the Brothers. When he feels that it is appropriate, he stands at his chair to address the eager young men who look up to him from their seats. He raises four fingers in the air and addresses them confidently: the Four

 Get the best grades that you possibly can while you’re here because that’s why you came to college.

“We used to have a lot of guys who would drop out of college or would quit the fraternity and move on with their lives,” he laments with a regretful tone. “But for the last few years, the number of men that we’ve had graduate has increased steadily. This has been particularly rewarding,” he adds. “Seeing young men achieve their goals.”

 Give something back to your God, community, country, family and college.

By promoting a responsibility to civic duties, Douglas ensures that good men become contributing members of society. He encourages them to provide similar opportunities to those that

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lders molded them into the people they are today – to be Bridge Builders themselves. Douglas is able to affect the undergraduates in their personal lives as well as their fraternal experiences.

In many ways, the advisor’s role influences undergraduates toward achieving their potential.

“As a retired law enforcement officer, I was particularly gratified this past June when one of the recent alumni completed his training with the San Francisco Bay Area Police Academy and was awarded his star as a police officer. To have seen him rise from the young wet-nosed kid to a police officer is a memory that I will hold dear. There have been a number of other guys over the years that I feel particularly proud to have helped obtain a career.”

 Give something back to Beta.

“I don’t know that I ever met anybody who functioned as what we today call a chapter counselor or advisor,” Douglas recalls.

“When I was an undergraduate there was nothing similar to what we have now. What we do now as advisors is to function as a resource to help members of the active chapter develop their skills, responsibilities and principles that will help them become more successful in the future.”

No matter the method, Douglas nurtures a love for Beta Theta Pi by adhering to his own points and modeling the way for others to follow.

According to Director of Volunteer Development Jason Waggoner, Truman State ’04, “Chapters that have advisors benefit from goal-oriented people who can contribute their wealth of knowledge to a chapter’s success.”

“Because [Zeta Eta] is such a young chapter,” Douglas mentions, “there are not many graduates who have gotten involved. We simply do not have a surplus of advisors available.”

Yet Douglas is an example of the many individuals in Beta’s Broad Domain who devote their time and energy to chapters other than their own.

 Have fun while you’re doing 1, 2 and 3.

“I enjoy hanging out with young guys that don’t make me feel so old,” Douglas adds with a chuckle. “Of course I want them to have fun.”

“Truth is,” his tone is a little more energetic, a little more youthful, “I have a very strong belief that molding young people is paramount.”

Sometimes it doesn’t take much at all to help shape the lives of young men. Sometimes it takes the readiness to point them in the right direction. Most of the time, however, it takes the willingness to sit down for a moment and truly listen to the message being conveyed. Bruce Douglas meets that challenge head-on. — S. Brylski

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JOANNA JOHNSON – CHAPTER COUNSELOR [Texas-Arlington] “When the brothers approached me about being their faculty advisor, I was leery. For someone who was not a part of the Greek system as an undergraduate, I probably embraced the biases and stereotypes more than I should have.”

“Initially, I was worried about how they might react to having a female advisor. I soon learned that they respected and appreciated my life experience and different areas of expertise. They began to see me as a resource.”

Members of the Delta Rho Chapter recruited Joanna Johnson, an English professor at the University of Texas-Arlington, for their advisory team. A few short months later, they asked her to be the chapter counselor.

“Within a few months, I committed to being a facilitator at The John and Nellie Wooden Institute for Men of Principle, one of the most rewarding experiences of my life. Learning about the General Fraternity made me realize that I wasn’t just creating better students; I was helping to create better human beings. What more could I ask for as a concerned educator? Working with the Chapter dispelled my previous prejudices.

“As their advisor, counselor, mom and friend, it continues to be my privilege to work with such a fine group of young men and an organization with such solid values. Ultimately, I hope I serve as more than “just a signature” for the Chapter.”

Jon Steiner, Willamette ’63, serves his chapter as the financial advisor. He has been involved in chapter activities as well fulfilling multiple roles with the General Fraternity.

JON STEINER – FINANCIAL ADVISOR [Willamette] “I had no idea when I accepted the invitation to become a chapter counselor that it would lead to one of the most rewarding experiences of my life. What a privilege it is to mentor and associate with a diverse group of college men who have agreed to live their lives according to the principles and obligations of Beta Theta Pi. I am amazed at the abilities and accomplishments of young Betas as I meet with them individually over breakfast or for a cup of coffee. When they conduct effective chapter meetings, organize service and philanthropic projects, and participate in Beta’s leadership opportunities, I often feel an intense pride.”

“With the inevitable three to four year turnover of membership, the experienced advisor becomes a valuable source of institutional memory, and thus helps the chapter sustain growth and forward movement. Although the advisory experience may not be for everyone, the potential rewards are definitely worth giving it a try.”

A long time “Friend of Beta” and Phi Kappa Tau alumnus, Brian Breittholz is the chapter counselor for Alpha at Miami University. He has worked closely with the Chapter since its recolonization in 2000.

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BRIAN BREITTHOLZ – CHAPTER COUNSELOR [Miami] Having served as a campus Greek advisor for many years, I’ve witnessed numerous other fraternal organizations roll out programs and strategic plans that had limited shelf lives. But with Beta Theta Pi, I had a completely different experience. I saw tremendous potential and agreed to serve the Fraternity as an advisor. Beta is serious about being the exemplary standard by creating a fraternal experience that honors the principles of the honored founders and the integrity of each brother. Although I am not a Beta, my love for Beta Theta Pi is deep and genuine.

“I never experienced any difficulty from the Chapter regarding my membership in another Fraternity. There are some core values that all Greek organizations espouse that help me in shaping my conversations with the Chapter.

“The experience I have had with Beta Theta Pi as a chapter counselor has been completely rewarding. I can’t express enough how rewarding it is working on a daily basis with such truly remarkable men. Some days are certainly better than others. In the end, I believe that Beta Theta Pi will succeed in transforming lives.”

Mike Wortman, Nebraska ’70, chapter counselor for Alpha Tau, helped his alma mater earn the 2005 Undergraduate Chapter Award of Distinction, the North American Interfraternity Conference’s highest honor for a chapter.

Dan Occhipinti, Oregon ’05, took the role of chapter counselor at University of CaliforniaBerkeley despite a heavy workload with his post-graduate education.

MIKE WORTMAN – CHAPTER COUNSELOR [Nebraska] “During the roundtable at the end of chapter meetings I stand proudly and say, ‘I’m glad I’m a Beta!’ It’s also very easy for me to say, ‘I’m glad I’m the Beta chapter counselor for Alpha Tau.’ “It has been an amazing and rewarding 10 years. In the beginning, there was an uneasy stress between alumni advisors and the active chapter members. Since then, Alpha Tau has grown in numbers, in stature on campus and in the eyes of the fraternity world. Many of the leaders whom I have enjoyed developing relationships with from the past 10 years are now in law school, medical school and serving as chapter advisors. I am fortunate to have been part of their lives as I have written letters of recommendation for their application process, attended weddings and celebrated at graduation parties.”

DAN OCCHIPINTI – CHAPTER COUNSELOR [California-Berkeley] “Being a recent graduate when I accepted the role as chapter counselor at UC-Berkeley, I felt that, because I was so fresh out of school, I would be familiar with the issues facing today’s undergraduates. It was good to have some experience and perspective with how to manage those issues best.”

“Since then, I have forged invaluable friendships, met scores of new people and shared many stories about my ‘good ol’ days’ at Oregon. The time commitment is flexible enough to work with my law school schedule, and the reward of knowing that I am making a difference is gratifying.

“Beta’s leadership training and scholarship opportunities helped me get where I am today. I simply felt the need to give back to an institution that provides so much for so many people. In our Fraternity, we look out for each other, we help each other, and that is our strength.”

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T H O M A S W. H O O K , M I A M I ’ 8 1 C H A I R M A N , B E TA T H E TA P I F O U N D AT I O N Dear Brothers, Parents, Friends and Supporters:

The past year was historic in the life of our Great and Good Fraternity, and I am pleased to share with you a portion of the Beta Theta Pi Foundation’s 2006 Annual Report. I trust you will be encouraged by and enthused about Beta’s direction and the opportunities ahead.

A year ago, I reported to you that the Men of Principle initiative was working, that chapters were being positively impacted, and that advisors and alumni were being energized. I am pleased to deliver that same report again this year.

I also acknowledged last year that the General Fraternity’s unprecedented support of its undergraduates and advisors carried with it a commensurate, and significant, financial obligation. Accordingly, we were preparing to enter the “Every Beta” phase of the Upon These Principles capital campaign and hoped that we would move beyond the $10 million mark we had reached and approach the $15 million goal we had targeted.

The response? I am pleased to report that Betas responded as Betas will: magnificently.

Upon These Principles – A Campaign For Every Beta Officially launched in 2003, the Fraternity’s first capital campaign for educational programming growth was focused on securing the resources necessary to advance the Men of Principle initiative. During the most recent 167th General Convention in Toronto, Ontario, Honorary Chairman Senator Richard Lugar, Denison ’54 and Campaign Chairman Bert Bates, Missouri ’49 announced that more than $20 million had been raised to date!

To the approximate 125 Campaign volunteers and 3,000 alumni, parents and Friends of Beta who supported the cause, please accept my heartfelt appreciation and thanks on behalf of the Foundation Board of Directors. We are grateful for your generosity and support.

Leadership Programs When the Men of Principle initiative started some eight years ago, few imagined that it could produce such high caliber, internationally recognized leadership programs. Thankfully it has, and I am pleased to report now that this summer’s leadership season has concluded; the Foundation graduated a record 1,057 young Betas from our seven primary leadership programs.

So, what is the next challenge for your Foundation? There are many, of course, but providing sufficient resources to keep pace with the growing demand for Beta programs will be a major emphasis, and the Beta Leadership Fund is the centerpiece of that effort.

Beta Leadership Fund Annual gifts to the BLF, from loyal Betas of all ages, fund the Men of Principle initiative and all of the cultivation activities that advance the educational mission of Beta Theta Pi. Initiated in 1971, under the stewardship of then-Administrative Secretary Ron Helman, Miami ’55, the BLF has long been the lifeblood of the Beta Foundation.

While the Upon These Principles capital campaign has yielded historic levels of capital for programming growth and our future-oriented endowment, Beta’s annual fund has, unfortunately, suffered in terms of total dollars and number of donors supporting it. This was anticipated and is expected when such a significant capital campaign is underway. Nonetheless, current needs – driven by today’s educational programming efforts – must still be funded.

For a complimentary copy of the 2006 Foundation Annual Report contact the Administrative Office at 1-800-800-2382 or log on to www.betathetapi.org

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Beta Theta Pi Foundation Annual Report

Therefore, it is my hope that you and others will start or resume giving to the BLF in this next year, so we can ensure that all of our current programs maintain their high quality nature. Annual contributions to the BLF are a practical and effective way for all Betas to engage in “bridge building.”

When you receive your next letter from Foundation Director Jonathan Brant, Miami ’75, please do your part and give generously. I am confident your contribution will be used wisely to make a direct impact on the Fraternity’s most important asset: Beta undergraduates everywhere.

Before closing, please join me in thanking our two outgoing board members, William F. Hahn, Lehigh ’49, and former General Treasurer John H. Stebbins, Emory ’92, for their time,

talent and brotherhood. Beta is much, much better for their contributions and dedication.

Beta Theta Pi continues to implement a focused, strategic plan that will allow us to be the exemplary standard among all college fraternities. We have purposeful programs, a committed volunteer corps, and a professional and talented administrative office staff. I hope you will continue to support the Beta Theta Pi Foundation.

Yours in _____kai_____,

Tom Hook

Thomas W. Hook, Miami ’81 Chairman

A������ F�������� S��������* Beta Theta Pi Foundation and Fraternity combined statements of financial position for the fiscal years ending May 31, 2005 and 2006.

Assets Cash and cash equivalents Membership fees receivable Contributions receivable, net Other receivables Prepaid expenses Supplies Investments Chapter loans, net Property and equipment, net Total Assets

2006 $265,700 82,446 2,633,241 13,806 149,041 54,649 11,965,992 259,270 2,486,764

2005 $710,560 80,564 2,447,149 52,206 154,713 71,902 9,870,958 290,764 2,471,930

$17,910,909

$16,150,746

Liabilities and Net Assets Liabilities Note payable to bank Accounts Payable Accured expenses Convention deposits

Millions $16

Total Liabilities Net Assets Unrestricted Temporary restricted Permanently restricted Total Assets

$10,000 168,000 108,712 230,546

$131,500 54,109 50,814 231,087

2006 262,296 138,616 285,381 253,216 33,673

2005 312,653 121,636 290,806 150,412 37,587

$1,490,440

$1,380,604

$7,630,249 4,718,788 4,071,432

$7,252,733 4,208,378 3,309,031

16,420,469

$14,770,142

$17,910,909

$16,150,746

Annuity Payable Trust Payable Deferred revenue Insurance reserve Other Liabilities

Total liabilities and net assets

* Beta Theta Pi’s 2006 audit was conducted by the independent accounting firm of BKD, LLP.

Beta Theta Pi Fraternity & Foundation Combined Assets

$15 $14 $12 $11 $10 $9 $8 $7 $6 $5

$4.7

$5.56

$5.56

$5.58

$6.48

$6.55

$7.82

$8.34

$9.32

91

92

93

94

95

96

97

98

$8.95 $10.04

$9.25

$8.53

$8.47

01

02

03

$12.73 $14.77 $16.42

$4 Fiscal Year 90

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B��� F��������� M���� S����������� In 1839, John Reily Knox and the rest of the eight founders were part of a small population pursuing a college degree. Today, approximately 6,000 Betas are enrolled in colleges and universities across North America. Just as the number of men in higher education has increased, so too, have tuition, books and rooming costs.

The Beta Theta Pi Foundation’s merit scholarship program, instituted in 1949 by the Beta Theta Pi Board of Trustees, has enabled our members to achieve their academic endeavors by providing important financial assistance.

Beta Theta Pi offered 64 scholarships — totaling $66,500 — to undergraduate and graduate student members of the Fraternity who excelled in the areas of academics, chapter leadership and campus/community involvement. Their achievements and leadership range from officer roles within the chapter, student government and Interfraternity Council, to honorary societies such as Order of Omega, Phi Eta Sigma and Golden Key. This year’s scholarship recipients are active in varsity athletics, university-wide organizations and philanthropy. They are often Eagle Scouts, community volunteers, youth coaches and tutors.

For more information about next year’s opportunities, log on to www.betathetapi.org. Scholarship forms and details will be available on the web site in early February. The deadline for submission is April 1. All scholarships will be awarded prior to the 168th General Convention in Orlando, Florida.

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The top eight scholarships are endowed by an estate gi� of Robert C. Lafferty, Ohio Wesleyan ’28. $2,000 $2,000 $2,000 $2,000 $2,000 $2,000 $2,000 $2,000

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John Reily Knox Memorial Scholarship Michael T. Raupp, Kansas ’07 Samuel Taylor Marshall Memorial Scholarship Miles D. Bardell, Southern Illinois ’07 David Linton Memorial Scholarship Daniel C. Huck, Arizona ’07 James George Smith Memorial Scholarship Brian A. Hund, Wichita State ’08 Charles Henry Hardin Memorial Scholarship Kenneth J. Henderson, Idaho ’08 John Holt Duncan Memorial Scholarship Christopher R. Barondeau, South Dakota ’08 Michael Clarkson Ryan Memorial Scholarship Eric J. Eickhoff, Ohio Wesleyan ’00 Thomas Boston Gordon Memorial Scholarship David W. Cottle III, Florida Atlantic ’09

Scholarships

2003-04

04-05

05-06

# of Merit Scholarships Awarded Merit Scholarships Total Financial Rewards

66 $82,550

58 $58,900

64 $66,500

Beta Theta Pi Foundation Annual Report

Expansion Plans for 2006-07 Academic Year Iowa State University August 21 – September 14, 2006 University of Miami (Fla.) September 25 – October 20, 2006 University of Southern California October 2 – October 27, 2006 Kettering University (Section A) January 7 – 25, 2007 Kettering University (Section B) April 1 – 19, 2007 University of Dayton February 5 – March 1, 2007

Recruitment Through Scholarship Grants Number of RTS Grants to Chapters Total of RTS Grants

2003-04 65 $34,000

Chapters & Membership

2004-05 69 $34,500

2003-04

Number of Chapters and Colonies 124 Number of Undergraduate Initiates and Pledges 6,596 Average Chapter Size 50 Average Chapter Size of All Fraternities (reported by the NIC) Number of Substance-Free Beta Houses 13 Avg. Chapter Size of Substance-Free Houses Charters Awarded Recolonizations/Colonizations

Donors to the Beta Leadership Fund Beta Leadership Fund Supporters Beta Leadership Fund Total Contributions

2005-06 80 $39,750

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BY THE NUMBERS

2004-05

2005-06

128 6,933 49 16

123 6,726 55 41 23

61 3 6

66 2 4

(10.5%)

(12.5%)

FY04

FY05

FY06

4,086 $624,512

3,247 $640,576

2,521* $401,671*

2003-04

2004-05

2005-06

434

470

515

67 1 5

(18.7%)

* Peak year of Upon These Principles capital campaign

Advisors Total “Core” Advisors

(Chapter Counselor, Recruitment, Pledge Education, Financial, Risk Management)

Total # of Advisors (including “Core” and Ritual, Philanthropy, etc.)

Average # of Advisors per chapter 3.44 # of Chapters with 5+ Advisors # of Chapters with 3-4 Advisors # of Chapters with 1-2 Advisors # of Chapters with 0 Advisors # of Advisors participating in Advisory Team Conferences

Leadership Development Programs

3.82

759 4.19 70 29 11 3 157

Total number of participants from 1997 to 2006

Recruitment Through Scholarship Grants Awarded The John and Nellie Wooden Institute for Men of Principle The Donald W. English Beta Wilderness Challenge The Peter F. Greiner Leadership College The Miller Nichols Chapter Presidents Leadership Academy Undergraduate Interfraternity Institute Futures Quest Keystone Regional Leadership Conference Total Participants 1997 to 2006

$218,800 1,472 226 1,022 190 402 288 256 3,856

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2006 L��������� P������ I���������� R����� C��� This report summarizes each leadership experience in 2006.

It is the hope, however, that in addition to providing a summary, this information will encourage you to increase participation by your chapter, district and region.

Leadership is a trademark of the Fraternity which yields significant benefits. Through the support of leadership consultants, district chiefs, regional directors, chapter advisors and Greek advisors, Beta can achieve her full leadership development potential.

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SCHOOL NAME Alabama Arizona Auburn Baylor Bethany Binghamton British Columbia California-Berkeley California-Irvine California-Los Angeles California-Santa Barbara California Poly-Tech California State-Chico Carleton Carnegie Mellon Case Western Reserve Central Florida Central Michigan Centre Cincinnati Clemson Colgate Colorado Mines Colorado State Columbia Connecticut Cornell Denison Denver DePauw Duke East Carolina Eastern Kentucky Eastern Washington Emory Florida Florida Atlantic Florida International Furman George Washington Georgia Georgia Tech Hampden-Sydney Hanover Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa Johns Hopkins Kansas Kansas State Kenyon Knox Lawrence Lehigh Louisville Loyola Marymount MIT Maine Maryland Miami Michigan

RTS $500 $500

$500 $250 $500 $500

IMP 3 2 1

BWC

3

2 1 1

1 1 1 2

$500 $500 $500

1 2 2 4 3 8 1 1 1 1 1 3 1 5 4 1 4

$500

7

$500

2 9 2 1 3

$500 $500 $500 $500 $500 $500 $500

$500 $500 $500 $500 $500

$250 $500 $500 $500 $500 $500 $500 $250 $500

1 2

LC 1 1 1 1

1

3 1 4

1 8 1

1 1

1 2

1 3 1

1 2

2

2 1 1

2

1 1 1

2 1

3 3

1

2 2 1 1 5

1 1 1 1 1 1 1

3

2 1 2 1 1

2 1 1

2 2 4 1

1 1 1 1

2 3 4 3

3 2 3 2 2 3 5 1 2 11 3

FQ 1 2 2

8

1 4 1

1 1

1

1

2 1

1 1 1 1 1

1 1 2

1 1

2

1

1 3

1 1

1

1 1

3

2 2 2

CPLA UIFI 1 1 1 2 1

2 3 4 1 1 2 7 3 2 4 1 1

7 6

1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

2

2 2 1 2 1 1 2 3 1 1

2 2 2

1

3 1

2 3 1 3 2 3

1

2

KRLC Total 6 7 8 2 6 1 11 1 7 14 5 5 5 6 12 7 10 2 8 5 13 2 7 4 15 4 9 10 11 3 12 1 4 8 0 7 17 12 18 6 5 2 4 2 4 5 7 6 4 8 13 6 10 10 6 16 4 6 9 5 17 4 8 18 6 10 7 10 9 2 4 2 22 13

Beta Theta Pi Foundation Annual Report Leadership Program Involvement Report Card Key

Recruitment Through Scholarship Grant ................................... RTS The Institute for Men of Principle ................................................IMP Beta Wilderness Challenge ......................................................BWC Leadership College ......................................................................LC

Chapter Presidents Leadership Academy ............................... CPLA Undergraduate Interfraternity Institute ....................................... UIFI Futures Quest .............................................................................. FQ Keystone Regional Leadership Conference ........................... KRLC

SCHOOL NAME RTS Michigan State Middle Tennessee State $500 Minnesota Mississippi $500 Missouri $500 Missouri-Kansas City $500 Nebraska $500 North Carolina $500 North Dakota $500 Northwestern $500 Nova Southeastern Ohio Ohio State $500 Oklahoma Oklahoma State $500 Oregon $500 Penn State $500 Pennsylvania Pepperdine Puget Sound Purdue Rhode Island Saint Louis $500 San Diego $500 San Jose State $500 Sewanee South Dakota $500 South Florida $500 Southern Illinois $500 Stevens $500 Tennessee $500 Tennessee Tech $500 Texas $500 Texas Arlington Texas A&M Texas A&M-Corpus Christi $500 Texas Tech Toronto $500 Truman State Utah $500 Vanderbilt Villanova Virginia Tech $500 Wabash $500 Washington $500 Washington State $500 Washington & Jefferson $500 Washington in St. Louis Wesleyan West Chester $500 West Virginia Western Ontario Westminster $500 Whitman Wichita State $500 Willamette $500 William & Mary $500 Wisconsin Wisconsin-Oshkosh $500 Wittenberg $500 Yale TOTAL $39,750

IMP 6 3 1 7 5 3 1 3 1 8 3

BWC 1 1 1

LC

1 1 2

10

1 1 2

3 5 11 1 1

4 2 1 7 4 1 2 1 13

2 1

5 2

1

1

1 2

1 1 1 1

1 1 1 1 1 1

1

1

1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

2

1

1

1

3 2

1 1 1

1 7 3 3

3

CPLA UIFI 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

1

3

1

2 4 6

1 1

9

5 7 3 2

2 2

13 12 4 2

1 1 2 3 2 4 269

1

49

1 1 2 2 209

1 1 1 1 1 101

3 1 1 1 1

FQ 2 3 3 1 2

3 1 1

2 1

3

3

1 7

1

1 1 1 2 1 1 1 2

2 2 1 2 4 1 2 1

1

1

1 1

1 1

1 1 72

101

KRLC Total 2 8 6 14 5 6 18 8 18 8 23 2 4 10 7 11 5 1 5 7 20 8 23 8 16 1 1 6 9 12 18 1 8 10 11 5 0 7 21 6 5 18 5 3 1 2 9 4 6 11 15 5 18 8 15 8 18 2 1 27 24 10 21 8 14 2 9 14 0 4 0 5 8 13 8 10 4 6 7 13 6 5 8 16 1 2 256 1,057

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[General Treasurer’s Report] 2005-06 2007 BUDGET

This year’s budgeting process was significantly improved by leveraging technology to create an integrated budget for all departments which rolled up to the consolidated budget. This technology yielded greater accuracy and enhanced transparency of our finances. Once again, the 2007 budget will be balanced on a cash flow basis.

However, the reality of significant demand coupled with limited resources remains, and we will continue to prioritize resources where we can deliver the greatest benefit to our members.

2006 REVIEW

The dramatic effect of the Upon These Principles capital campaign is readily apparent in the comparative financial statements again this year as our net assets grew from $14.8 million to over $16.4 million. While we celebrate an unprecedented $20,146,894 raised, it is important to realize that over two-thirds of this money will fund endowment in order to provide for the Fraternity’s future financial stability and many of these pledges are planned gifts that will be realized over time.

So, unfortunately, we do not have $20 million in the bank to spend today and, at the risk of sounding “greedy,” more funding is actually needed to meet ever-increasing demand for the top-quality awardwinning leadership programs Beta delivers. But, this is a good problem, and I predict the response will remain strong.

From a membership viewpoint, we were not able to continue the record pledging numbers experienced last year.

Nonetheless, pledging and membership trends were positive when compared to recent history.

We remain committed to the need to grow our membership base through increased expansion at quality institutions, with a priority on restarting previously closed chapters.

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ADDITIONAL COMMENTS

John H. Stebbins, Emory ’92 Former General Treasurer As I retire from the position of General Treasurer, I am proud to reflect upon our financial accomplishments of the past six years. During this time, we have instilled a new fiscal discipline within our Great and Good Fraternity, engaged a new audit firm and investment advisor, implemented an audit committee, adopted an inflation-adjusted budgeting process, committed ourselves to building our endowment both now and in the future, and balanced the need to invest in today with the need to invest in our future. I will be the first to tell you that these results were achieved through a team effort involving many stakeholders within Beta Theta Pi, including our undergraduates, staff, alumni, parents, Friends of Beta, Trustees, Foundation Directors and many more. The culmination of many individual actions has led to this success, and I am grateful for all who have contributed to the effort.

These days, it is nearly impossible to get through a newspaper without seeing some mention of Sarbanes-Oxley and the focus on financial reporting controls. While this regulation was initiated in the public sector, it has begun to flow into the non-profit world as well. This, coupled with increased scrutiny by the IRS on non-profit organizations, has encouraged us to focus even more on our internal controls. Our audit committee is leading the effort in this regard to ensure that we continue to earn the fiscal confidence of all our constituencies.

Along these lines, we can feel confident in the fact that our audit firm BKD, LLP once again issued a clean opinion of our financial statements. The key financial statements are published here for your review.

In closing, my past seven years on the Board have been incredible in ways too numerous to mention here. I am amazed by all the loyal brothers I have met throughout Beta’s Broad Domain and am grateful for those I have had a chance to really get to know. The Fraternity is a precious gift, and I thank you for giving me such a wonderful experience. Thank God I am a Beta!

For an audited financial statement, please refer to page 29.

“I do...”

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Volunteers

Case Statement The purpose of the Upon These Principles: A Campaign for Every Beta consists of three main parts:

General Campaign Committee

1) Mutual Aid and Assistance: • 20 Advisory Team Conferences held annually • 200 volunteer advisors trained annually • 100 General Fraternity Officers educated and trained at The Hugh E.

Honorary Chairman Senator Richard G. Lugar, Denison ’54 Campaign Chairman W. H. (Bert) Bates, Missouri ’49

Stephenson Jr. Leadership Summit

• 650 advisors supported annually with student-focused resources

Campaign Advisors Robert L. Cottrell, Miami ’54 Harold S. Hook, Missouri ’53

2) Cultivation of the Intellect: • Recruitment Through Scholarship grants ($500) to every chapter that applies to help recruit outstanding men • Midyear retreats, leadership resources, staff support and educational materials for all 122 chapters and colonies

General Fraternity Leaders Phase Chairman Thomas D. Cassady, Cincinnati ’76 Major Gift Phase Chairman Jerry M. Blesch, Centre ’60 Parent Phase Chairpersons Connie and John Rundle, General Fraternity ’03 Parents of Jeff Rundle, Kansas State ’03 and Brett Rundle, Kansas State ’06

3) Confidence and Trust: • 4,200 undergraduates involved in Beta experiential learning programs in the next eight years • The Institute for Men of Principle expanded to six sessions each summer • The Donald W. English Beta Wilderness Challenge expanded to six sessions each summer • The Miller Nichols Chapter Presidents Leadership Academy engaging all 122 chapter and colony presidents in a three-day retreat in Oxford

2002-06 Foundation Board of Directors

2002-06 Board of Trustees Members

William H. (Bert) Bates, Missouri ’49 Richard H. Brown, Ohio ’65 Thomas D. Cassady, Cincinnati ’76 Thomas W. Cullinan, Nebraska ’73 James J. Ellis, Missouri ’55 Michael G. Feinstein, MIT ’82 Garland G. Fritts, Illinois ’52 Robert T. (Bob) Grand, Wabash ’78 Jeffrey P. Greiner, Southern Methodist ’80 Kenneth J. Grispin, Rutgers ’70 William F. (Bill) Hahn, Lehigh ’49 Ronald P. Helman, Miami ’55 Thomas W. Hook, Miami ’81 S. Wayne Kay, Virginia Tech ’73 Jeffrey Lieberman, Penn ’96 Lynn C. Maddox, Georgia Tech ’64 Charles O. McCormick III M.D., Indiana ’72 Christopher D. Miller, Kansas State ’86 Jeffrey N. Newton, Miami ’77 Richard C. Spangler III, North Carolina ’71 John H. Stebbins, Emory ’92 Edward E. (Ned) Williams, Westminster ’82

John V. Conway, South Dakota ’56 Donald G. (Dipper) DiPaolo, Michigan ’78 Kenneth J. Grispin, Rutgers ’70 W. Martin Haskell M.D., Ohio Wesleyan ’68 D. Kirk Little, East Carolina ’82 Robert W. McKinley, Missouri ’66 Christopher D. Miller, Kansas State ’86 Peter A. Morse Jr., DePauw ’90 Col. Guy D. Perham, Washington State ’50 Dr. Paul T. Purinton, Kansas State ’63 Gant Redmon, Illinois ’59 David E. Schmidt, South Florida ’92 Robert L. Schnese, Wisconsin ’83 John H. Stebbins, Emory ’92 Paul B. Swartz, Kansas State ’64 Joseph M. Troncale, Alabama ’63 Charles W. Warner, Lynchburg ’87 David W. Wright, Ohio State ’67

Administrative Secretary Stephen B. Becker, Florida ’69

Foundation Staff

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Thank You!

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7.6%

Total Campaign Expenses ($1,530,891)

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BY THE NUMBERS

TOTAL RAISED

$20,146,894 ($9,343,388 in cash ~ $10,803,506 in estate gifts)

$14,991,641

Total contributed by loyal Beta alumni and Friends of Beta

$4,630,940

Total contributed by Trustees and Foundation Board Members

(23% of campaign total, with 100% of both boards participating)

$411,068

Total contributed by Oxford staff members

$113,245

Total contributed by Beta Parents

2,923

(2,455 Beta donors ~ 468 Beta parents)

Total number of campaign donors

Upon These Principles – A Campaign for Every Beta 37

Lead Donors

$2,500,000

$2,250,000

Mona Skager and E. Loren AufdenKamp, Illinois ’48

Carolyn and Jeffrey N. Newton, Miami ’77 In honor of Donald W. English, Ohio State ’47

$1,500,000

$1,000,000

$1,000,000

The Brennan Family Foundation

Estate of Mary Ann and Herschel Bowyer, Denison ’51

Estate of Stockton D. Fisher, Williams ’33

In honor of Ann and David L. Brennan, Ohio State ’53 and Thomas L. Brennan, Ohio State ’51

$750,000

$525,000

$500,000

Carol and James A. Collins, UCLA ’50

Miss Morgan and R. Dean Stalcup, Texas Tech ’71

Gloria and Ambassador Glen A. Holden, Oregon ’51

In honor of Nellie and John Wooden, Purdue ’32

38 Beta Theta Pi Foundation

$250,000 Thomas D. Cassady, Cincinnati ’76 Glenda and Michael J. Dubes, Iowa State ’66 Van and James J. Ellis, Missouri ’55 In honor of Dr. Hugh E. Stephenson Jr., Missouri ’43

Michael G. Feinstein, MIT ’82 W. Martin Haskell M.D., Ohio Wesleyan ’68 Harold S. Hook, Missouri ’53 Thomas W. Hook, Miami ’81 The Miller Nichols Charitable Foundation In honor of Miller Nichols, Kansas ’33

David W. Wright, Ohio State ’67

$150,000 Anonymous Ronald W. and J. Benjamin Beshear, Miami ’01 Charles O. McCormick III M.D., Indiana ’72 Daniel L. Westra, Virginia Tech ’76

$100,000 Anonymous W. H. (Bert) Bates, Missouri ’49 Christian S. Bauer, Florida ’66 Trudy and Stephen B. Becker, Florida ’69 Robert A. Bennett, Florida ’41 L. Martin Cobb, Eastern Kentucky ’96 Jeffrey P. Greiner, Southern Methodist ’80 Lloyd A. Lynd Jr., Oklahoma ’50 Christopher D. Miller, Kansas State ’86 Thomas H. McCasland Jr., Oklahoma ’56 Edward P. Roski Jr. Southern California ’62 Mary Lynn and Warren R. Staley, Kansas State ’65

Donors

Campaign Giving Levels

Alphabetical by Chapter

Ronald Saire ’60 Charles A. Stengel ’47 Fred H. Tilock MD ’54  Harry O. Wolfe Jr. ’49

Alabama

Joshua S. Croom ’03  Joseph C. Daniel Jr. ’86  John E. Gamble ’81  Vincent J. Graffeo ’00 Steven Martin Hamil ’90 John M. Howell ’70  James R. Hutchens ’72 J. Ollie Newton ’99  Leland S. Rolf Jr. ’67 Joseph M. Troncale ’63

Bowdoin

Robert F. Garrett III ’59 Jon M. Gibney ’63 Robert B. Mason ’50 Lawrence K. Reid ’67

Bowling Green

Glenn L. Browning ’65 Robert D. Bruni ’98 James N. Enyart ’63  Edward J. Janoch ’83  Matthew F. Large ’93 Delbert R. Lawson ’75 Jeffrey H. Levinson ’81 Brian C. Markle ’65 George D. Patrick ’62  Gary A. Zellner ’76

Amherst

David M. Hildreth ’39 Theodore G. Mixer ’50

Arizona

David R. Belding ’68  William W. Brown Jr. ’66  Philip F. Dering II ’59  Anthony V. Mastrangelo ’90  T. Garry Morfit Jr. ’65  David M. Musselmann ’94 

British Columbia

Cameron C. McLachlan ’73  Ernest A. Unwin ’56 James M. Strilesky ’72 

Arizona State

Tod D. Lashway ’79 

Brown

Michael M. Peters ’59 John M. Volkhardt ’39 Peter S. Voss ’68 

Auburn

Anonymous J. R. Bishop Jr. ’81 Joel R. Bragg ’74 Mr.Warren M. Brown ’88  James B. Burrows Jr. ’84 Joseph A. Downs ’98 Thomas R. Fuller ’62  Vernon C. Gordon ’68  Roderick B. Hastie ’82  Christopher R. Jette ’92  Donald P. Kelly III ’88  James D. Milton ’76 Matthew H. Minor ’79 James J. Stevenson Jr. ’71  George D. Thaxton IV ’79 

Cal Poly

Peter A. Magrini Jr. ’88 Michael B. Metcalfe ’91

Cal State-Chico

Fidel D. Pascual Jr. ’92

California-Berkeley

Ball State

Carl A. Pieroni ’70 Cindy and Randall E. Pond ’77 James R. Vineyard ’67 

Baylor

Lyndon M. Hara ’87

Beloit

Bruce M. Hampton ’76  Paul E. Hodgson ’43 George H. MacGregor ’50 Glenn A. Martin ’57 Robert S. Monson ’49 Richard D. Nethercut ’49 Richard F. O’Hair ’67  Donald M. Patterson Jr. ’48 Allan F. Schneider ’48 Lyle R. Smith, MD ’46 John M. Turner ’52 Jay D. Tuthill II ’75  Charles W. Walters ’54 Robert H. Warren ’63 Robert L. Zobel ’50  Bethany A. B. Adams ’55  William A. Bertol ’82 Donald T. Boyd ’44 Richard K. Boyd Jr. ’61  John T. Cerstvik ’60  Neil Christman ’55  Donald H. Cloudsley ’48  S. W. Cole ’64 William H. Corba ’49 David P. Cottington ’79 John U. Davis ’56  Hugh J. Devine Jr. ’61 Donald B. Farrington ’55 John H. Folwell ’84  George R. Hawkins ’48 Martin T. Hoffman ’85 Rodney B. Hurl, MD ’52  Rodney H. Lake ’73 Vincent E. Mikolay ’00  R. T. Reed ’69 Robert E. Ritter ’50 

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Robert B. Beim ’65  Donald W. Davis ’43  Gregory Jones III ’84 Edward B. Landis ’59 Christopher Liebes ’84  M. Craig Milias ’94  Harry Evans Terrell Jr. ’49 Stuart E. Watterson III ’69

California-Irvine

Jack P. Miller ’84 Christopher C. Ogilvie ’80  John R. Rothwell ’78  John S. Thompson ’85

California-Los Angeles

Roland J. Bain ’52 Byron A. Batcheller ’52  James R. Bergman ’64  Ralph E. Bernard ’51 Robert C. Bolster ’88 Bruce K. Campbell ’46 Charles W. Clark ’58  Paul E. Clark ’51  Carol and James A. Collins ’50  Frederick J. Dorey ’71 Michael J. Downer ’77  Gerald P. Flintoft ’81  Frank Foellmer ’46 Roy E. Gaunt ’49  Raymond E. Hammeras ’49  Charles K. Johnson ’47 Bryan E. Karcher ’87  Spyro M. Kemble ’80  Jeffrey L. Klein ’79  William K. Krauch ’66  Bruce D. Lathrop ’85 C. Ronald Livingston ’54  Ralph A. Marsden ’40  John J. Peterson ’55  Herbert K. Quincy ’65 Richard R. Roberts ’50 Robert J. Rose ’86  Richard F. Runkle ’50

California-Riverside Joel W. Stern ’94

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Carnegie Mellon

Domenick W. Colangelo ’86 Robert W. Cort ’64 

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2,500,000+ $2,000,000 - $2,499,999 $1,500,000 - $1,999,999 $1,000,000 - $1,499,999 $750,000 - $9,999,999 $500,000 - $749,999 $250,000 - $499,999 $150,000 - $249,999 $100,000 - $149,999 $50,000 - $99,999 $25,000 - $49,999 $10,000 - $24,999 $5,000 - $9,999 $3,000 - $4,999 $1,000 - $2,999 $250 - $999

John P. Crecine ’61  Edward J. Dawson ’66 Robert A. Dent ’62 William M. Eakin III ’50 Daniel G. Gercak ’86 William H. Hudson ’52  Kenneth K. Humphreys ’59 Ralph B. Martin ’41  William A. Meisinger ’71 Earl Mendenhall Jr. ’54 Dexter C. Murphy ’73 Dennis E. O’Connell ’76  Bartley P. Osborne Jr. ’56  Charles J. Panasewicz ’72  James R. Plugge ’56  Richard E. Saxton ’47  John H. Seipel ’46 Daryll M. Turner ’75  Robert D. Weller ’61 John W. Wesner ’58 Lawrence E. White ’72  Donald L. Wolfe Jr. ’92

Case

James F. Allison ’57 A. K. Boydell ’52 James W. Kewley ’66  Elmer A. Kitinoja ’53  Gregg G. Knepley ’69  Ronald G. Kraus ’62 Robert M. Laczko ’54  John R. Layman ’55 Louis A. Levar ’49 Frederic H. Megerth ’51 Frank C. Nelson ’51  Lee J. Penkowski ’59  Edward M. Petrushka ’55  John W. Schwartzenberg ’53 Kelton G. Slane ’61  Henry L. Vernon Jr. ’68 David L. Wagner ’64 Charles L. Wiley ’58

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Case Western Reserve Colin P. Kilbane ’83

Central Michigan

Gregory M. Compton ’86  Steven M. Grenus ’88 William S. Hanley ’91  Thomas C. Olver ’98  Charles E. Parker II ’90 

Centre

John A. Bahe Sr. ’70  Richard M. Bell ’68  Karen and Jerry M. Blesch ’60 Gary F. Bockhorst ’63 Paul F. Burkey ’81 Matthew J. Grimes ’89 Kevin S. Hillman ’97 H. Ashton Lackey Jr. ’90  Shawn J. Lyons ’81 W. Grier Martin ’63 Brian G. Miller ’81 John A. Sturges Jr. ’69 Floyd A. Thomasson Jr. ’46

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Chicago

William A. Gates ’45

Upon These Principles – A Campaign for Every Beta 39

Donors Earle A. Gilbert Jr. ’54 Carl E. Gylfe ’49 Robert G. Lindblom ’50  Ross D. Netherton Jr. ’39  Donald F. Peak ’48 James M. Ratcliffe ’46 

Cincinnati

James C. Barone ’56  Thomas N. Bauer ’61  Gregory D. Berger ’74 Arthur L. Bowman III ’56  Jack E. Brown ’67  Martin G. Bruce ’85 Karen and Thomas D. Cassady ’76  Dean B. Cockerill ’40  Thomas F. Cole ’60  Sam Cone ’48 Glenn W. Cornett ’62 William C. Duffey ’47 John D. Erhardt ’52 Daniel H. Farmer ’75  Arthur W. Forbriger Jr. ’53  Jack E. Garlich Jr. ’47 John B. Goering ’56  J. Thomas Hardwick III ’69 James A. Heathcote ’56  Jason S. Hecker ’93 James A. Holtson ’48  Thomas E. Homan ’76  Robert E. Klein ’48 David S. Lindenbaum ’71  Sanford R. Martin ’60  H. Kent Mergler ’63  Kenneth S. Moczulski ’75 David C. Nordhoff ’61  Richard C. Palmer, MD ’66 John R. Pancoast ’69 Rex E. Pelto ’87 Richard S. Reesey ’65  Ronald J. Retzler ’66 David B. Rogers ’87  Jeremy N. Rogers ’00 Eugene P. Ruehlmann ’48  C. M. Schneider ’60  Richard H. Stirsman ’57 Mark I. Terry ’85 Karen and James S. Wachs ’55  Father Richard C. Weyls ’83  Dale H. Whitford ’51  Steven A. Wilson ’66  Thomas R. Wohlwender ’59 

Clemson

Grant D. Baker ’75  Franklin C. Lee ’71  Danny L. Litchfield ’74 Michael P. Nieri ’86  Robert L. Scarborough ’73 Michael J. Simmons ’86

Colgate

George P. Banitch ’42 William M. Beyea ’55 Timothy C. Chrzan ’76  Peter P. Clark ’65 Petersen N. Decker ’74

Campaign Giving Levels                

2,500,000+ $2,000,000 - $2,499,999 $1,500,000 - $1,999,999 $1,000,000 - $1,499,999 $750,000 - $9,999,999 $500,000 - $749,999 $250,000 - $499,999 $150,000 - $249,999 $100,000 - $149,999 $50,000 - $99,999 $25,000 - $49,999 $10,000 - $24,999 $5,000 - $9,999 $3,000 - $4,999 $1,000 - $2,999 $250 - $999

40 Beta Theta Pi Foundation

John B. Douglas III ’75 Kevin A. Fallis ’77  Bruce S. Fein ’84  John S. Inglis ’76  Ralph A. Jones ’52 Stewart B. Karr ’82 Peter G. Martin ’81  Deirdre and Kevin A. McMurtry ’88 Kevin P. Mulholland ’03 Stephen A. Rock ’85 Gordon C. Sauer Jr., PhD ’72  Jay S. Schwarze ’86  Will D. Shaw ’78 Richard M. Sheirich ’49

Colorado

Stephen D. Bechtel Jr. ’47  Richard E. Brown ’43  Jay P. Carlson ’82 James R. Faus ’50  John H. B. French ’60 Bradley K. Greiner ’84  Thomas W. Hirtle ’55  William V. Johnston ’51  Richard T. MacCracken ’49 James R. Marsh ’55  Neal E. McNeill Jr. ’50 Robert J. Muth ’54 Craig E. Myles ’92 Robert C. Orf Jr. ’64 Laurence T. Paddock ’50 Dale W. Patrick ’84  Jeffrey H. Segal ’87  Thomas W. Ten Eyck ’41

Robert J. Quinn ’90 Paul J. Rogan ’97 Jordan J. Strub ’81  James N. Trousdell ’40

Dartmouth 

Matthew D. Burkholder ’94  Thomas H. Gillaugh ’46  Thomas K. Myers ’54 Jeff T. Sassorossi ’75 L. William Seidman ’43 

Davidson

Jerry B. Blackstock ’66  Marshall J. Carper ’48  Wilbur S. Edwards ’37 Richard F. Ferguson Jr. ’52 William H. Gammon ’70 William C. Glidewell Jr. ’54  Seddon Goode Jr. ’54 

LeRoy J. Marx Jr. ’49  J. Stuart Moore ’50 William E. Murray ’60 William E. Parker ’38 Richard W. Pickerell ’87  James C. Whitfield Jr. ’64  C. Grant Wilkins ’47 Charles E. Wilson Jr. ’43 

DePauw

David L. Alvis ’56 John W. Breck ’75 Miriam and Robert F. Bullard ’28 John M. Cassady ’91  Gerald L. Edwards ’49 William B. Fischer ’43  Burton L. Hagler ’88  William N. Hardy ’73 Frederick B. Hobe ’44 Robert V. Johnson ’56 

Colorado Mines

Quinn L. Bailey ’96  Douglas G. Barr ’88  Stuart E. Bennett ’66 Stephen M. Bunch ’96  Thomas M. Crumal ’68 James E. Curzon ’53 Charles W. Downing ’62  Eric W. Dunker ’86  Charles M. Flournoy ’81  Joseph S. Gates ’56 Douglas P. Hildenbrandt ’58  Robert C. Hoge ’69 Robert J. Knox ’49 Michael G. Long ’72  Angus J. MacKay ’66 James F. Mattern ’86 Daniel F. McAuliffe ’74  Timothy E. Mower ’80 Roger H. Neudeck ’65 Frank H. Presley ’83 Robert T. Rehtmeyer ’42 Brian J. Rink ’88 Bowen N. Smith ’42 Samuel R. Smith ’62 Brian R. Westphal ’86 

Colorado State

Jesse E. Lauchner ’04  David M. McLain ’95 

Columbia

Fred R. Cekella ’61  James C. Coyne ’53 Harry W. Fritts ’46 Martin I. Lewison ’88 F. Brian Quinlan ’50 Anthony Reso ’54 Walter H. Richters ’44  David Schwartz ’61 Thomas P. Weiss ’89

Connecticut

David L. Schmidt ’06 Benjamin M. Swartz ’05 

Cornell

Robert A. Brenner ’52 Hayes A. Clark IV ’64 Jacques B. Crommelin ’32 John E. Curtis ’62 Karl B. Fischer ’56 H. Harris Hunt III ’83  David D. Lonsdale ’67 James R. Macdonald ’78 Joseph M. Mansur ’77 Bert C. McCulloch ’71  Douglas E. Onsi ’90 

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George W. Gunn ’47  William D. Hobbs ’38 James G. Martin ’57  V. Tupper Morehead ’68 William G. Neville Jr. ’59 Ralph W. Northcutt Jr. ’52 Francis D. Pepper Jr. ’52  John M. Sherrill ’67 William L. Vinson ’48 

Denison

Robert V. Blackburn ’40  Mary Ann and Herschel H. Bowyer ’51  J. Richard Briggs ’55 Austin C. Cogswell ’65 George S. Couladis ’01  Thomas A. Creager ’53  William E. Deeds ’41 James S. Ehrman ’68 Senour Hunt ’46  William W. Johnson ’48  Mark A. Lewis ’67 Richard G. Lugar ’54  Ross C. Morgan Jr. ’49  David H. Osborn ’68 Terry L. Ripich ’66  Taylor E. Roth ’50 Tim Roudebush ’52  Richard C. Schomaker ’65 Andrew M. Shoop ’82 Charles T. Stewart Jr. ’66  John C. Thuma ’57 Stuart E. Watterson Jr. ’50  Edward F. Weber ’53

Denver

David L. Duncan ’59 Randy H. Evans ’74 Robert P. Hughart ’47 Walter B. Hultin ’65 Robert W. Larson ’50 Frank V. Lloyd ’63 

David A. Leighty ’63 Robert Webster Lott ’42  Michael W. Lynch ’87 David N. McKeag ’58  R. Drew Miller ’43  William F. Mohr ’49  Jack Morehead ’57  John W. Morse ’95  Peter A. Morse Jr. ’90  Joel D. Myers ’85  G. Byington Pratt ’58  James A. Readey ’67 V. Eugene Ritz ’36 John P. Rudy ’51  Walter W. Sampson Jr. ’58 Daniel L. Schermer ’67 James K. Schoen ’79 H. Tuck Schulhof ’58  Wendell K. Simpson ’37  John B. Stevens ’48 Ernest M. Thayer ’53 Paul P. Van Riper ’38  Douglass M. Vines ’68  Robert T. Watson ’43  John B. Williams Jr. ’55 

Dickinson

James E. Abraham ’73  A. Richard Blair ’54  Robert E. Bull ’48 R. J. Griffith Jr. ’66 Leslie D. Leong ’65 John F. Rohrbaugh ’71 Richard A. Silhol ’51 

Duke

Frank H. Alexander ’53  Stephen P. Blake ’84 D. Laird Blue Sr ’61  William F. Bryant Jr. ’54 E. Blake Byrne ’57  William E. Collin ’81 John L. Deal ’73 



Charles F. Deleot III ’67 Douglas D. Henry ’70 Mark M. Kammerer ’78 Charles H. Kuebler ’59  G. Edward McLellan ’56  Robert G. Pfeiffer ’62 William H. Robinson ’44 J. Lee Sammons ’62  John L. Schmitt ’55 John L. Sherrill ’50  Richard L. Siderowf ’59 Neal K. Stearns ’79  Thomas U. Todd ’54  Alexis F. Warmath ’78 Richard F. Watson ’59  Robert F. Weiss ’72 Edward S. Yocum II ’64

Lawrence M. Stanfill ’58 Charles F. Sutton ’71 Charles A. Tabscott ’68  Robert R. Turner ’64  Michael J. Vernacchio ’74  W. Henry Wade ’65  David S. Whittaker ’63 David L. Willing ’57  T. Warren Wooten ’49

Steven C. Boscovich ’83 Chard T. Winheim ’92 

Edwin C. Rodgers Jr. ’66  Jeffery A. Sanders ’80  Robert E. Sanders Jr. ’74  William A. Schaffer ’56  Michael M. Sizemore ’65 Jack C. Smith Jr. ’72  Robert H. Smith ’53 Ruble L. Smith ’55 Steven M. Smith ’94  Donald C. Tettelbach ’56 John K. Thompson ’60  George M. VanSant ’51  Dewey W. Waddell ’56 Jesse D. Walton Jr. ’50 David W. Whealan ’82  Hal Wightman II ’59  Lawrence D. Young ’76

East Carolina

Furman

GMI-EMI

Jon B. DeFriese ’92  Douglas L. Gomes ’73  Dasha and D. Kirk Little ’82

Florida Atlantic

Robert S. Billoni ’95  Jason S. Sturtsman ’97

Florida State

Michael P. Harrison ’98 

General Fraternity Rolls

Cindy and Ric Eickhoff 2002  Connie and John A. Rundle 

Eastern Kentucky

Robert R. Bryant ’89  Richard A. Case Jr. ’73 L. Martin Cobb ’96  Dale A. Dobnicker ’94  Michael E. Hay ’94  Brian A. Herzog ’89  Charles L. Kimbler ’93  Richard L. McQuady ’77 Dale E. Rothwell Jr. ’82  Kevin B. Smith ’99  J. Kevin Stengel ’80 William Michael Turner ’73  Tommy W. Yates ’95 

George Washington Jonathan M. LaBuz ’04

Georgia

Kenneth W. Bomar ’87  Andy Jabaley ’90 Charles A. Lankau III, Brian M. Rapp ’94

Georgia Tech

Emory

Rhett D. Baird ’63 R. Daniel Beale ’89  Norman P. Findley IV ’92 Joseph B. Floyd ’72  Henry D. Harrison ’87 Andrew D. Held ’91  H. L. Lawson Jr. ’50 John F. Newman Jr. ’65 John G. Pare Jr. ’81 W. Scott Parks ’68  Thomas A. Poole ’66 David G. Reeder ’74 Christopher E. Silk ’92  Leslie and John H. Stebbins ’92 Alan C. Teplis ’78 Joseph L. Vallette ’86

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Florida

Christian S. Bauer ’66  Trudy and Stephen B. Becker ’69 Robert A. Bennett ’41 I Thomas R. Brown ’55  John W. Carter ’50  Adrian H. Daane ’41 Glenn N. Downes ’63  Harry P. Edwards ’45 C. Christopher Epting ’69  Daniel I. Ferber ’69  Michal J. Glenn ’66 Jonathan R. Gottlieb ’97 Carlos G. Harling ’68 Thomas L. Harrell ’65  Thomas L. Healey Jr. ’66  D. Douglas Hill ’72  J. Richard Hirte ’69  Donald G. Ingram ’55 Noah M. Jacobson ’93 William L. Jesse ’76  Talbert E. Lauter ’70 James R. Lawrence ’66  Thomas P. Meyers Jr. ’01 John D. Murphy ’56  Donald F. Noland ’64  Jeffrey C. Olsen ’70 L. Steve Peaden ’69 Clayton R. Peart ’00 Robert J. Pillmore ’69  Ronald C. Prati ’63  Joseph H. Proudfoot IV ’70  Samuel G. Rogers Jr. ’34  John T. Rogerson Jr. ’50 Gary M. Seibert ’70  G. Larry Sims ’68 David F. Sleap ’72

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Ralph L. Anderson III ’97  David H. Arp Jr. ’64 Robert L. Bailey ’46 Roland G. Bailey ’59 Edwin S. Barland ’59  Hubert J. Barnhardt III ’82 David R. Bell ’80  Richard B. Bell ’61  Robert E. Boardman ’65  C. Clinton Bolte ’67 Scott C. Bryan ’92 Vernon B. Chance Jr. ’60 John E. Clegg Jr. ’51 Steven W. Clem ’76  Gregory A. Cox ’73  Royle R. Duff ’64 Philip J. Duffy Jr. ’73  Charles K. Edmondson Jr. ’63  Roger D. Elsas ’65  Michael L. Emry ’93  Hugh T. Fitz Simons ’65 James R. Freeman III ’65  Steven W. Gray ’78  David L. Groover ’82 James M. Hannon ’95  David D. Harvey ’58  W. R. Hauenstein ’57 James M. Hickerson ’56 James E. Hicks ’63  Thomas M. Hunt ’58  Kenneth E. Hyatt ’62  John R. Ingram ’82  Steven S. Innes ’65  Frank Irizarry ’82 James R. Ivie Sr. ’58 Glenn M. Jardine ’77 Ronald F. Jeffries ’57 Eugene M. Johnson ’34 Pierce Johnson Jr. ’56 Benjamin F. King III ’50 J. Darrow Kirkpatrick ’56  Julian A. Krevere ’98  Guy J. Lookabaugh ’52  Eva and Lynn C. Maddox ’64  Thomas C. Mayes Jr. ’54  John E. McDaniel Jr. ’42  Glenn L. Moore Jr. ’67  Thomas H. Muller Jr. ’63 F. Scott Orr ’78 Jonathan E. Parker ’60  Oscar N. Persons ’60  Claude R. Phillips III ’66  Emory B. Phillips Jr. ’47  Gary A. Piligian ’82  Frederick A. Reimers ’60 Edward T. Rempe III ’59  Richard J. Reynolds IV ’82 

David L. Boboltz ’79 Louis A. Corsiglia ’55  James D. Lesch ’68 John F. McGinnis ’55

Hanover

Fredric C. Brown ’81 James L. Budros Jr. ’67  James J. Buzzelli ’58  Jeffrey A. Clapp ’86  John K. Cozier, Jr. ’58  George H. DeVoe ’81 Glen H. Hastings MD ’81  Mark E. Hershman ’67  Kenneth T. Hilger ’52 Kirk A. Horn ’85 Thomas V. Hull ’49 Randal J. Master ’82  Lloyd T. McAtee ’61 James A. McConnell ’83  Scott A. McIntyre ’85  Glenn M. Mitchell, Jr. ’58 Richard D. Moore ’51 Malcolm E. Nygren ’49  James A. Richter ’65  Homer O. Sams ’59 Samuel J. Satchell ’76 John D. Shogren ’60  Roger L. Smith ’62 William A. Welsheimer ’51

Idaho

Thomas L. Allen ’76 David P. Anderson ’56 Arthur L. Becher ’50  Walter H. Bithell ’64  John M. Boisen Jr. ’66 Thomas G. Boyd ’50 Boyd B. Brown ’42 W. Steve Brown ’68 Ralph W. Carpenter ’50  Michael W. Chaney ’70 G. Joseph Corlett ’73  Robert V. Cree ’44  John B. Drips ’53

Clay D. Fulfer ’87  Charles E. Gilb ’50  Robert L. Hansen ’60  David R. Hill ’65  Eric L. Hove ’66  J. Stuart Hutchins ’52  Kathy and William I. Jordan ’69  E. Dean Lemon ’38 Richard L. Martin ’81  William H. McCarrel Jr. ’84 M. Neal Newhouse ’59 Lawrence C. Parberry ’61  Robert S. Parish ’52  Jeffrey S. Payne ’84 Earl R. Pharris ’50 Wellington C. Pierce Jr. ’53  M. Carl Rana ’75  Thomas L. Reveley ’59  Steven D. Severn ’76 Troy D. Seward ’98 Frank A. Shrontz ’53  Ronald L. Siple ’55  Michael J. Sterling ’90  William W. Taylor ’53  David C. Wiggum ’78

Illinois

James B. Andrews Jr. ’49 Charles H. Apple Jr. ’41  Mona Skager and E. Loren Aufdenkamp ’48  Charles A. Barber IV ’82 Larry E. Bell ’66 Glenn M. Blair Jr. ’56 James E. Branch Jr. ’54 Jack W. Branta ’75  Thomas E. Breen ’59 Simon J. Breuer ’95 David E. Brown ’49  A. Wade Buckles ’61  John D. Cartland ’55  Mark A. Cloud ’78  Daniel C. Cox ’98 Dale M. Curtin ’53  Roger L. Drew ’50  Peter J. Dunn Jr. ’52  G. Paul Edgell ’59 Ronald A. Faster ’56 James D. Fitzpatrick ’49  Gene T. Fox ’59 Ruth and Garland G. Fritts ’52  Lawrence W. Gahan ’60  George L. Gfroerer ’55  Peter C. Griffin ’52  Scott W. Harris ’66  Donald W. Huisinga ’67  James T. Jones ’93 Michael P. Jurgensen ’76  Ian P. Kernan ’97 Marc E. Lobdell ’68 David A. Loyet ’61  Ronald W. Maris ’58 Clifton N. McIntire Jr. ’54 Lloyd W. Moore ’50 Pliny Norcross ’38

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Donors Michael J. O’Brien ’78 Daniel J. Petree ’76  Frederick S. Phillips Sr. ’51  William D. Phillips ’49  Kip R. Pope ’69 Dennis Rathje ’65 Mr. and Mrs. Gant Redmon ’59  Bogie Redmon ’65  John W. Roberts ’50 Robert T. Ruff ’49 Dr. and Mrs. Steven B. Sample ’62  Larry A. Schafer ’62 Donald K. Schopfer ’71  Norman H. Smith ’59 Robert H. Stark Jr. ’95 Noel A. Thyson ’60  George B. Trull ’60 David T. Tunstall ’95  Thomas H. Willingham ’86 

Indiana

John R. Allman ’43 Robert C. Bayer ’48  Joseph M. Buron ’81 Edward D. Catlett ’76 David L. Collier ’70  Meid Compton ’49  Earl L. Cooper ’40  Christopher E. Decker ’91 Paul H. (Tad) Drew ’72  R. Morris Edwards ’56 John D. Foley ’59 Robert R. Foster ’50 Norman T. Funk ’67 J. Philip Goddard ’67  Hugh D. Graham ’61 Dick D. Heller Jr. ’51  Stephen P. Johnson ’65  William A. Kunkel III ’47  Vern K. Landis ’73  Thomas F. Lenahan ’73 Charles O. McCormick III, M.D. ’72  Jerry W. Meadows ’55  Robert C. Parker ’53 P. Frederick Pfenninger ’71 Steven E. Pfenninger ’74 Michael J. Reckley ’72 Steven E. Reith ’68  Stephen S. Riggins ’59  Alan C. Ross ’70  Thomas P. Schnaiter ’54  Charles R. Sheets ’51  Robert E. Sherwood ’50 Charles J. Somes ’68 K. Michael Wolfert ’88 

Iowa

Neal J. Brower ’90  Christopher N. Clark ’88  John D. Hagen ’74  Roger B. Martens ’68 Donald J. Mc Bride ’56 M. Patrick Murphy ’90 James E. Nunn ’55 Gregory A. Poulson ’80  A. Russell Schmeiser ’71 Marc R. VanBell ’90

Campaign Giving Levels                

2,500,000+ $2,000,000 - $2,499,999 $1,500,000 - $1,999,999 $1,000,000 - $1,499,999 $750,000 - $9,999,999 $500,000 - $749,999 $250,000 - $499,999 $150,000 - $249,999 $100,000 - $149,999 $50,000 - $99,999 $25,000 - $49,999 $10,000 - $24,999 $5,000 - $9,999 $3,000 - $4,999 $1,000 - $2,999 $250 - $999

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Iowa State

James S. Balloun ’60  Thomas W. Benda ’66 Carl E. Boat ’55  Michael E. Brown ’78 Russell W. Brownsberger ’01  J. Mark Clingman ’76 Dennis R. Curtis ’80  Dale C. DeButts ’48 Glenda and Michael J. Dubes ’66  John W. Gehring ’76 Paul A. Gerding Jr. ’79 Jerry D. Gosselink ’66  Kara and Judson A. Horras ’97  Brian R. Johnsen ’69  Jerrie J. Johnson ’59 Larry B. Johnson ’61 Robert C. Kuhn ’62  Seeley G. Lodwick ’42  Carl G. Mammel ’55  William F. McCulloch ’54 James A. Rooker ’54 J. Pat Ross ’52  Anthony E. Schippers ’79  Michael F. Shimon ’81  Robert W. Stafford ’46  William D. Thomsen ’72 Thomas J. Thornburg ’82 Robert E. Walkup ’60

Johns Hopkins

Richard P. Hall ’60 James T. McMenamin Jr. ’71  Scott B. Miserendino ’02 Ralph S. O’Connor ’51  Anthony W. Salem ’58  Malcolm O. Schetky ’46 Howard M. Turner Jr. ’95 J. R. Wagner ’56 

Kansas

Claude M. Aldridge ’72  John P. Atkinson ’65  R. C. Banks ’40 Ronald C. Barnds ’80  Richard G. Byrd, MD ’73  Francis E. Carr ’49  Michael C. Coleman ’80  Robert L. Cordill ’62  Floyd E. Doubleday III ’33 Robert A. Edwards ’68  Ronald E. Horwege ’66  Howard M. Johnson ’59 Allen R. Kaufman ’77 Lloyd L. Kirk ’55  Eldridge H. Lovelace ’34  Joseph T. McKinney ’45 Thomas P. Murphy ’52  Edwin A. Nordstrom ’64 John M. Parks ’73  D. Bruce Peterson ’68  Arthur W. Robinson ’42  John H. Robinson Jr. ’72  Mark Saylor, MD ’59  Paul C. Shellito, MD ’73  David H. Shuss ’76  John W. Stewart ’60  Raymond W. Stockton, MD ’37 David M. Walther ’78 Robert W. Weber ’47

Kansas State

Christopher G. Althoff ’00  H. Duane Babcock ’48  H. James Bartels ’43  David A. Bisagno ’81  Todd E. Bleakley ’77  William L. Cannon ’50 Stephen M. Carlson ’83  John L. Compton ’60 William D. Critser ’60 Matthew R. Dassow ’89  Jason A. Dechant ’97  Shawn P. Devlin ’85  Edward H. Dissinger ’66  Robert W. Exline Jr. ’79  Buddy D. Frye ’58  Arch G. Gothard III ’66  Randall D. Groves ’78  Bernard J. Haney ’97 Lewis L. Hayes ’51 Robert H. Haymaker ’57 

Scott A. Heideman ’99 Kye D. Hittle ’99  R. Scott Hoisington ’79  James L. Hoover ’52  Hugh P. Howe ’54  Graham T. Hunt ’53  John D. Irvine ’64  Glenn A. Isernhagen ’64  John D. Keith ’86  Kenneth D. Knapp ’66 Kenyon K. Kugler ’63  Ross L. Laybourn ’49  James G. Lee III ’75 David A. Lupfer ’43  Thomas D. Machin ’55  Kevin J. Maher ’01  John C. Manning ’86  Max Martin ’84 Stewart W. Mayott ’82 Ralph W. McFillen ’64  Michel R. McNeil ’62  Christopher D. Miller ’86  Larry M. Nicholson ’63  Edward J. O’Malley Jr. ’97  J. William Oswald ’79  Lynn E. Otte ’73 James H. Parker ’59  Perry C. Peine ’43  Gary L. Peters ’63  Sidney S. Platt ’39 James H. Porter ’64  Molly and P. Thomas Purinton ’63  Duane K. Ramsey ’59 Jon M. Ramsey ’62 Randall S. Regehr ’86  Joseph R. Reppert ’65  Betty and John J. Rhodes ’38 E David E. Roberts ’75 James E. Rodenbeek ’61  Michael G. Romme ’90 Jeffrey S. Rundle ’03 David W. Sargent ’75  Michael E. Schafer ’62 Paul W. Schilling ’62  Dale L. Schwartz ’54 Roger C. Shenkel ’64  N. Eugene Smith ’63  Mary Lynn and Warren R. Staley ’65  John E. Swain ’71  Junior K. Thiry ’63  Roger D. Timken ’70  John F. Travis ’85  Robert L. VanAllen ’68  T. William Varney ’54  John I. Wassberg ’66  Robert G. Waters ’42 Paul David Weigel ’53  Thomas F. Whittaker ’87  Billy F. Williams ’66  Lloyd L. Wilson III ’74 Howard H. Woodbury ’88 Timothy D. Younkin ’64 

Edward L. Doemland ’59 F. James Grist Jr. ’50  Howard R. Hamann ’63 Robert J. Hlavacek ’44 John G. Lynch ’47 Roger C. Morris ’62 R. P. Nickel II ’97 Robert J. Schaupp ’51  David J. Schnackenberg ’90  Jason J. Valerius ’97 Thomas C. VanHousen ’51  Christopher M. Vernon ’67  Bruce J. Wenger ’89  Vernon O. Wilmot ’69

Kenyon

John A. Bates ’56  Charlene and John C. Bridge ’57 Albert B. Caron ’60 Judson B. Crook ’76  Peter R. Dumont ’94  Harry M. Easton III ’52 Herbert P. Gray ’54 Louis J. Hardy ’81  Michael K. Hill ’84 Norman M. Hill ’78  Geoffrey F. Hoffman ’87  Everett P. Ingalls Jr. ’43 Charles P. Inman ’43  David S. Lamb ’62  Willis E. Libby Jr. ’49 Brian A. Schafer ’63  Lester J. Tarbell ’38 James H. Thomas ’81 C. N. Trask Jr. ’60  Peter W. Zimmermann ’77 

Ray E. Allen ’59 Kenneth Goldsmith ’50 Richard I. Hayes ’61 William E. Lowry Jr. ’56  Mark E. Rakoczy ’73 Jim W. Vahey ’55 George A. F. Weida ’58 

Kettering

Thomas M. House ’03 

Knox

Robert J. Feldman ’47  Joseph E. Finke Jr. ’96  Kenneth W. Kooper ’89 Donald E. Moyer Jr. ’52 Robert A. Orndorff ’42 James E. Roberts ’57  Robert J. Smith ’87 Peter W. Spink ’50

Lawrence

Kenneth G. Bauske ’53 John O. Beldo DDS ’67  Donald W. Brown ’50 Robert I. Campbell ’46  Paul L. Date ’48 Joseph A. DiGiorgio III ’96

Lehigh

Henry J. Adams ’52 Robert F. Benedict ’57 A. Bruce Borgeson ’49  Helmut H. Brandt ’53 Anthony W. Cerra ’79 Michael V. Coryell ’84 Gilbert H. Cowan Jr. ’58  Bruce P. Crystal ’77  Stephen R. Dill ’78 James C. Driscoll ’83 Robert D. Frawley ’69 William D. Gorman ’42 M. T. Grant ’74 Carl C. Greer ’62 Helen and William F. Hahn ’49 Robert G. Heidenreich ’56 Gary J. Kaplan ’89 George W. Karr Jr. ’59  John V. Kimerer Jr. ’52  Robert J. Kirchberger ’69 Nancy and Edward H. Kottcamp Jr. ’56  Thomas J. Kruzshak ’73  William B. Marino ’99 Barry D. Raiser ’77 Paul L. Reiber Jr. ’44 Daniel J. Smith ’85 Daniel J. Taylor Jr. ’53 Frank E. Walsh Jr. ’63  Frank E. (Ted) Walsh III ’88 E Stewart A. Wessel ’93

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Louisville

Stavan R. Bhatt ’98  Thomas N. Chapman ’71  Glenn L. Hittinger ’80  William C.P. Raizor ’71 Scott C. Sheffield ’71

Lynchburg

Matthew C. Franks ’94 Scott W. Ortel ’87  Michael T. Stern ’92  Charles W. Warner ’87 

Maine

Maryland

James Karanikas ’83  Frank Nitkiewicz ’83  Joseph M. Sandri Jr. ’85  Mark F. Slaney ’92

Miami

Wayne J. Albers ’43  Pam and Mark F. Alder ’76

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William F. Alderman ’67  James C. Anderson III ’63  Carroll W. Anstaett ’46  John D. Backe ’54  Curt J. Balogh ’75 Jeffrey C. Barefoot ’74  Peter W.C. Barnhart ’66  Daniel R. Benson MD ’61  David A. Bergstrom ’56 J. Benjamin Beshear ’01  Martin J. Bidwell ’79 Timothy A. Boese ’71  Mindy and Jonathan J. Brant ’75  Daniel R. Brower ’79  Mary Jane and Frederick F. Brower ’50  David E. Brown Jr. ’75  Edward M. Brown ’31  C. David Burgin ’62 Gregory S. Caras ’51  John H. Carter-North ’67  Thomas W. Cleverdon ’67  James H. Colley ’79  David A. Condit ’70 Philip F. Cottrell ’77 Nancy and Robert L. Cottrell ’54  Robert S. Cottrell ’79  John R. Deyo ’69  J. Michael Dolibois ’66 Robert J. Dolibois ’69  John E. Douglas ’78 Terry M. Faulk ’68 James W. Fennell ’76 Scott C. Fessenden ’74  Cathy and Thomas C. Fey ’68 E K. Michael Foley ’61  Carl A. Frische ’28  Jay C. Fry ’52 Jack L. Fryman ’51  Raymond A. Gates ’66  Jay L. Geiser ’76  H. Wayne Gibson ’48  Peter H. Gilreath ’82  William T. Gorbett ’56 Gary E. Goshorn ’73  Eric K. Graves ’71 Harlow W. Gregory, Jr. ’62  Carolyn and John M. Groom ’58  John C. Hart ’81  Paul W. Hartung III ’75 Ronald P. Helman ’55  Norman F. Heydinger ’42 J. Peter Hieronimus ’53  John E. Hocking ’48  David C. Holton ’52  Laura and Thomas W. Hook ’81  Robert A. Jackson ’65 George T. Jewett ’48  Thaddeus H. Joos ’48 O. Henry Jung ’55  Harold E. Kelch ’52  James L. Kestner ’71  William R. Kimbrough ’74  Thomas F. Kinder Jr. ’76  Randall L. Kirschner ’74 Edward H. Kniep III ’63 Peter G. Kratt ’62 Thomas B. Leech ’40  Michael D. Leonakis ’04  J. Robert Little ’55 Thomas H. Mark ’48

Wallace W. McCallum ’59  James R. McClanahan ’60  Bradford J. Miller ’75  Gregg L. Miller ’77  James R. Minear ’35 Shawn R. Murphy ’77 Deck P. Murray ’73 David P. Myers ’82 Robert J. Naughtrip ’79  James T. Neef ’53  Carolyn and Jeffrey N. Newton ’77  Steven A. Otey ’79  Glen D. Owen ’41 Donald G. Paynter ’68  John Weld Peck ’66  Michael L. Pfeiffer ’80  Bruce E. Rayner ’78 Arthur J. Reimers III ’77  Stephen S. Retzsch ’76  Roderick R. Russell ’61 Jonathan B. Scherpelz ’05  Mark E. Sengelmann ’79 William D. Shardelow ’55 Lowell E. Smith ’48  Mr. and Mrs. Thomas W. Smith ’50  James F. Sommer ’57  Kay and H. H. Stephenson Jr. ’39 Kenneth M. Strader ’58 Howard N. Thiele Jr. ’52 Stanley G. Tipton ’71  Richard W. Vogt ’57 Douglas S. Wagner, MD ’78  John L. Watson ’78 Benjamin A. Willingham ’84  Michael S. Wolford ’04  Murray M. Yeomans ’58 

Michigan

Burlin H. Ackles Jr. ’34 John D. Baker ’51  Kenneth R. Chamberlain ’65  Richard A. Conover ’53 James A. DeHaan, MD ’77  James R. Denbo ’63  Donald G. (Dipper) DiPaolo ’78  J. Bruce Douglas Jr. ’65  Richard E. Forrestel ’45 F. Allen Graham ’54  John T. Hartigan ’52 Dale R. Hartka ’68 Roger S. Helman ’89  Daniel D. Hill ’53  Douglas C. Jeffrey III ’69  W. R. Jenney ’60  Christopher M. Keane ’74 Alan R. Killeen ’58 Ronald D. LaBeau ’66  Donald B. MacRitchie ’64 Michael C. Moss ’78  Robert Mulder III ’62 Richard D. O’Connor ’54  Robert C. Porter III ’76  Arthur D. Rice, 51  Richard H. Robison ’74  Donald C. Ruschman ’49 Joseph E. Salata Jr. ’78  George T. Sipp ’52 Peter J. Speer ’91

Barry E. Stare ’66  David P. Taylor ’60  Steven M. Townsend ’95  Neal A. Vanselow MD ’54 Don C. Watters ’64 David H. Whitman ’90

Michigan State

George A. Bloch DDS ’57  Wallace R. Clark ’54  Robert A. Cook ’62  David L. Danek ’82 David W. Dexter ’85  Robert S. Frunk ’58  Burton L. Gerber ’55  Philip E. Gundel ’59  David C. Kirkpatrick ’82 David W. Layhe ’72 Russell E. Palmer, Jr. ’56  James T. Perry ’54  Albert Pick III ’57  Dan P. Reason ’57  Guy W. Rodgers ’55 John R. Sackrider ’85 Ronald W. Silagy ’84  Stan C. Sokolowski III ’91  David B. Springer ’89 Robert C. Wolfe ’62

Middle Tennessee State

Kenneth M. DuBray ’91  Ryan P. Durham ’98  Sue Kraft and W. Scott Fussell ’95  Shannon B. Stephens ’96 

Minnesota

Anonymous Jessica and Scott J. Allen ’95  Robert M. Alliegro ’84 Donald M. Anderson ’50  Dustin L. Anderson ’05 Wallace S. Bjorkstrand ’88  James T. Bull ’36 Conway C. Burton ’44  Samuel M. Dean ’46 Travis M. Fischer ’05 Donald A. Gilbert ’48  Frederick J. Greiner ’48 D Robert L. Hawes ’47  Roger N. Johnson ’62 Duane E. Kokkinen ’00  Michael D. Kokkinen ’00  Charles H. Lauder ’51  Bertram G. Leach ’52  Martin I. Lewison ’94 Donald E. McGrath ’55  Dale Merrick Jr. ’49 George B. Merrick ’49 Foster S. Merrill ’38 Richard C. Mickschl Jr. ’80 George J. Pratt Jr. ’70 John B. Rovick ’62 Edwin J. Seder ’40 David F. Servais ’92 John B. Smith ’55  Troy T. Svihl ’98 Thomas B. Torgerson ’53  H. H. Wylie Jr. ’51

Mississippi

Thomas A. Alexander ’67

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Paul H. Busby ’36 William B. Cooper Jr. ’63  John W. Cope ’56  William D. Cope ’47 James R. Dougherty ’96 Thomas M. Ethridge ’70  William B. Lipscomb ’65 Dana S. Miller ’79 Arthur G. Murphey Jr. ’53 Clarence A. Pierce Jr. ’50 William B. Robinson ’89 James C. Shute ’81 David A. Ziegenhorn ’77

Missouri

Rodger N. Alleman ’55  Ernest W. Baker Jr. ’48  Linton H. Bartlett ’86 Samuel W. Bates ’45  William H. (Bert) Bates ’49  C. Huston Bell ’54  Richard C. Berkmeyer ’66  Robert C. Berry ’58 William R. Birkeness ’83  Theodoric C. Bland Jr. ’66  Carl E. Bolte, Jr. ’51  Ray D. Boccardi ’90  Philip E. Brown ’59 James P. Buckley ’89  Emmett K. Burk ’54  Karl F. Burk ’82  Gilbert L. Burnham ’55 Byron E. Calame ’61  Jeffrey T. Carriger ’88  Thelbert E. Childers Jr., DVM ’64  Warren T. Clark ’47  George D. Comfort, M.D. ’65 William M. Cooper ’50  Harry M. Cornell Jr. ’50  John H. Dalton ’48  Cyrus W. Dean ’50  Elvin S. Douglas Jr. ’55  David M. Eblen ’86 Ninian M. Edwards ’44  H. Peter Ekern ’55  Van and James J. Ellis ’55  Richard N. Ellis ’55  William J. Fenner Sr. ’47 Nicholas E. Fichter ’01  Mark S. Foster ’70  Steven W. Fox ’79 Madill F. Gartiser ’48  Kenneth G. Geel ’67  Jeffrey L. Gibbs ’79  Mike M. Gill ’73 Harry L. Gilmore ’43 Robert D. Gingrich ’57 Loren E. Golitz ’62 Carl D. Gum Jr. ’54  Berkeley J. Hall ’57  Charles B. Hall ’49 Robert K. Halliday ’39  O. Merton Hauck ’54  Marcia and Robert N. Healy ’64  Scott R. Hendrickson ’01 Barth F. Hinkle ’49  Jeffrey H. Hise ’80  Joanne and Harold S. Hook ’53  Ralph C. Hook Jr. ’47 Michael T. Hughes ’86  John P. Huston Jr. ’49 

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Donors

Larre D. Johnson ’71 Mark E. Johnson ’73 Jack R. Jones ’53  Shane E. Jordan ’97 R. C. Kemper Jr. ’50  Douglas A. Kimes ’97 David L. Knight ’59  Michael Lieppman ’74 Christopher R. Link ’84  Robert H. Marty ’55  Wallace McDonald ’63 H. W. McGaugh ’88 Kenneth D. McKenzie Jr. ’44  Robert W. McKinley ’66  Richard G. Miller ’70  Robert A. Mills ’55 J. Glen Moore ’92 John A. Morris ’50  Robert T. Morrison ’53  Ford R. Nelson Jr. ’64  David C. Newman ’59  Clyde Nielsen ’49  Richard L. Ott ’82  James B. Owen ’55  Havner H. Parish Jr. ’51  Michael D. Pasley ’87 Alan C. Payne ’50  Chad A. Phillips ’96  Henry A. Plain Jr. ’80  Watson W. Powell IV ’96  Terry D. Roberts ’55  William H. Roberts Jr. ’55  Henry W. Robertson Jr. ’51  Donald T. Roeder ’55  James D. Rohde ’58 David W. Russell ’66  Charles P. Scearce ’70 William M. Schreiber ’42 Robert W. See ’52  Robert J. Selsor ’82  Robert C. Shamberger ’71 

Campaign Giving Levels                

2,500,000+ $2,000,000 - $2,499,999 $1,500,000 - $1,999,999 $1,000,000 - $1,499,999 $750,000 - $9,999,999 $500,000 - $749,999 $250,000 - $499,999 $150,000 - $249,999 $100,000 - $149,999 $50,000 - $99,999 $25,000 - $49,999 $10,000 - $24,999 $5,000 - $9,999 $3,000 - $4,999 $1,000 - $2,999 $250 - $999

44 Beta Theta Pi Foundation

Richard C. Bocken ’43 Ronald F. Brodrick ’40 James R. Brownell ’48  Craig Christiansen ’73  Kurt S. Christiansen ’76  Randolph M. Clark ’58  Craig P. Colburn ’65  Thomas Colwell ’02  Richard P. Cullen ’47  John C. Dean ’43 Richard C. DeBrown ’40  Larry L. Dlugosh ’65  Robert J. Easter ’49  David L. Erickson ’73  James P. Foley ’55  Dell and Burton W. Folsom ’49 Gary W. Frazer ’69 Matthew C. Freudenthal ’06 Larry J. Gustafson ’81 Michael C. Hadow ’55 Ernest E. Hines ’60  Jon J. Hinrichs ’64 Peter J. Hohnstein ’79 Robert C. Holland ’48 David J. Humphry ’62 Thomas N. Jacob ’62  Jeremy S. Johnson ’99  Kile W. Johnson ’66  William R. Kampfe ’57 Donald R. Kehr ’75 Robert B. Kube ’41 Jerry W. Marples ’60 Lee B. Marshall ’66 Stephen S. Marshall ’69  Thomas E. Martin ’73  Joseph M. Matthes ’04  Todd J. Mattox ’02 D. Bruce McKeag ’68  Maynard C. Miller ’35  James M. Penney ’65 Carlton Lee Peterson ’61  Robert H. Purcell ’65  Herbert E. Reese ’51  Richard M. Reische ’57 Nicholas K. Robb ’93 Charles L. Smith Jr. ’56  John W. Stewart ’42 Gregory E. Sutton ’75 Charles K. Thompson ’52  William E. Thompson ’65  John J. Wachter ’39  John T. Waring ’85 Douglas P. Wetzel ’78 Robert B. Whitmore ’71  Harlan H. Wiederspan ’54  Brian A. Worrall ’80 Michael J. Wortman ’70

John W. Shaw ’73  Charles A. Sigmund, M.D. ’55  Max R. Simpson ’52 Chester F. Singer Jr. ’50  Paul A. Slicer ’51  Lawrence F. Small ’55 David R. Spence ’80  S. Bradley Squires ’79  Giltner B. Stevens ’69  Norman E. Stewart ’56  Charles R. Stribling III ’49  Marc A. Swartz ’69 Shirley and Robert L. Teel ’49  James W. Towler ’84 James E. Travis IV ’86 Morton D. Truog ’35 Thomas J. Turner III ’66  Theodore van Ravenswaay ’49  William D. Vandever ’71  Lyle A. VanRavenswaay ’57  Rex M. Whitton Jr. ’53  Kenneth F. Wilhelm ’56  Van C. Wilks ’63 Martin C. Winkler ’74 Michael G. Winter ’81  Charles V. Wolfers ’49  D. Michael Wood ’77  Eugene P. Zachman ’54  Hugh J. Zimmer ’51 

Missouri-Kansas City Joseph M. Sisk ’03

Nevada-Las Vegas

J. William Romero Jr. ’95

MIT

Donn W. Barber ’42  Hilda and Norman C. Bedford ’38 Edwin C. Bell ’58 Gary W. Bickel ’61 Charles E. Calhoun ’74 Richard A. Carpenter ’64  Yardley Chittick ’22  Michael G. Feinstein ’82  Robert A. Grant Jr. ’64  J. Stanley Graves ’58  Byron G. Hays ’64 L. Walter Helmreich ’40  David A. Krall ’83  Philip J. LaFond ’98  Bruce A. Lautenschlager ’70  Frank J. Leibly III ’93  Allan J. MacLaren ’60 Jeffrey G. Manni ’77 Michael P. McGovern ’89  Ronald L. McKay ’54  Daniel T. Moriarty ’90 Richard Muther ’38  Michael D. Rechtin Jr. ’89  Alexander A. Romeo ’86  Alexander G. Ross ’61 Stephen H. Schroeder ’67 William M. Scruggs II ’92 Robert J. Struble ’85  Stephen J. Yeretsky ’59 

Nebraska

Stephen D. Andersen ’63  Samuel P. Baird ’66 

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C.

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North Carolina

William P. Baldridge ’58  Chester H. Brown, Jr. ’61  Charles T. Donegan ’73  Paxson B. Glenn ’58  David R. Heaton ’69  Donald A. Heaton ’74  William L. Keesler ’74 John K. Kuyk DDS ’77 Anthony T. Lathrop ’83 Cowles Liipfert ’60  William H. Lindsay ’70 Jeffrey R. Linker ’77 Thomas W. Littlejohn III ’70 Randolph B. Means ’71  Robert F. Murphy ’61 Edward M. Purgason ’73 David S. Reid IV ’78 William L. Reid Jr. ’36 Jack W. Ryder ’70 Thomas L. Sager ’72 Richard C. Spangler III ’71  W. Knox Tate ’71 Robert A. Walsh II ’70  Thomas C. Watson, Jr. ’63  John R. Weber ’72  Elmore A. Willets III ’70 

North Dakota

Richard G. Bjorklund ’43  Jaryl P. Hanson ’61 Charles R. Jacobi ’44

Myron J. Johnson ’70  John D. Lee ’54 Ronald L. Olson ’61  Bradley Parrish ’05  Robert E. Pedersen ’50 Daniel J. Pesavento ’87  R. W. Ruff ’52  John R. Sakariassen ’52  Jeremy J. Zimney ’99

Northwestern

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Brian E. Baldwin ’54  Roderick W. Barr ’52  Jeffrey J. Brook Jr, MD ’44 Jeffrey S. Dvorett ’99 James C. Findeiss ’64  Lawrence J. Franks ’65 T. Bondurant French ’75  Michael P. Gallagher ’69 Robert P. Gambill ’50  Paul R. Gudonis ’76  Ernest S. Hough ’35  Ashees Jain ’99  David A. James ’47 Theodore C. Koutlas ’83  Murali Krishnan ’03 Eugene M. McCall ’49 John R. Mills ’50  Robert E. Mundy II ’59  George K. Nerrie ’61  E. Charles Osterberg ’05 Warren E. Richardson ’49 Willard K. Thayer ’48 William G. Whitney ’51 

Ohio

Max V. Baughman ’47 David E. Blalack ’45  Robert W. Boyd ’63 Richard H. Brown ’65  Bud M. Burke ’43 Charles A. Calhoun ’48  Ronald E. Calhoun ’72 Robert J. Castle ’77  Dana Chase Jr. ’50  Glenn E. Corlett ’65  John W. Cox Jr. ’49 Richard W. DiBartolo ’50  J. E. Evans ’66  Dave Fendrick ’71  Joseph E. Fisher ’70 Oakie G. Ford ’62  Carl U. Foucht ’59 John P. Gainor Jr. ’78 James E. Goddard Jr. MD ’54  Dennis C. Griffin ’68  B. Tad Grover ’50 Robert W. Gruss ’74  Charles R. Herms Jr ’73  John B. Holden Jr. ’65  David S. Kellermyer ’65  Lawrence E. Kunkle Jr. ’62  Louis F. Lausche ’62 Conrath G. Leatherman ’56 Layne A. Longfellow ’59 J. Burton Mayes ’39 John C. McKinley ’64 K. Alvin Merendino ’36  Verdin A. Moll Jr. ’50 William M. Morison ’48 C. D. Nash ’57 James S. Ochsenhirt ’66 Walter E. Perry Jr. ’57  Alan S. Prescott ’78  Charles A. Rhoads ’48 Richard A. Sabol ’77  Emery M. Schaeffer ’54 John M. Stewart ’47 Eugene J. Vejsicky ’57 John A. Wiegman ’42 David J. Wolfe ’64

Ohio State

Roger L. Albrecht, DDS ’68  Jon W. Bennett ’69  Edward G. Berthold ’62 James S. Boardman ’44  Ann and David L. Brennan ’53  Patricia and Thomas L. Brennan ’51  James A. Brunner ’46  Robert W. Butler ’62  Duncan H. Campbell ’58 

Joseph A. Chinnici Jr. ’64  Anthony S. Cicatiello ’69 David M. Cooper III ’49 Robert W. Copelan, DVM ’52  Richard P. Cordray ’48  Robert F. Dilley ’68  Robert E. Ewing ’57  Robert R. Farrington ’66 Jack W. Gottschalk ’50  David E. Heisel ’72  Steven I. Jeney ’85  John A. Jenkins ’50  B. Scott Kraushar ’76 Robert S. Macali ’81  Robert E. Mathews Jr. ’62  James G. McClure ’50  Robert J. Metzgar ’60 Donald L. Miller ’64  John E. Millious ’69 Richard C. Pickett ’47  Larry R. Plum ’68  John D. Poffenberger ’57 Geoffrey F. Presson ’73  Thomas H. Quigley Jr. ’64 Martin T. Reed ’73 Alan B. Rowley ’67  Scott W. Saffell ’78 Francis J. Shields ’50  Frank W. Stroebel, M.D. ’55 James S. Summers ’40 R. Lance Thomas ’75 Jerry E. Truster ’65  Alan J. Vovk ’70  George R. Walker ’50  Annabelle and Daniel J. Westerbeck Jr. ’67  Richard D. Widdoes ’53 Albert M. Wiggins Jr. ’57 Charles F. Wright ’62  David W. Wright ’67  Eric H. Zeiher ’75

Ohio Wesleyan

Robert M. Canright ’52  Leah and Eric J. Eickhoff ’00 E Hal A. Fausnaugh ’48  Matthew R. Garrison ’99  Charles P. Hackett ’74 Jack Hahn ’55  W. Martin Haskell, MD ’68  Eric R. Hursh ’70  Milton C. Irvin ’55  Jud H. Knox ’70 Robert H. Marshall ’65 Robert S. Neff ’53  Jeffrey W. Ostroth ’71 Byron M. Shepard ’48 Richard W. Standish ’67 Gary E. Voss ’71

Oklahoma

Robert W. Allen ’48 Otis G. Bacon III ’63  Fallis A. Beall ’55  Kenneth K. Beard ’75 J. Stephen Beckman ’58 Philip L. Bowden II ’81  Stephen E. Bradley D.D.S. ’79  William R. Broach ’58  H. Jack Brown ’56  Donald R. Copeland ’63  Jeffrey D. Cosby ’91  John L. Culbertson ’55 Merle L. Dinkins ’46 Clarence A. Dover, Jr. ’74  Edward G. Edson III ’71 Edward G. Edson ’97  Zane L. Fleming ’74 Gerald W. Fronterhouse ’58 Denzil D. Garrison ’51 Steven B. Glasser ’70  Charles C. Green ’56  William J. Hemphill ’45  Herbert F. Hewett ’47 John R. Hillis ’82  Paul C. Houk ’56 Greg T. Jones ’82 Nolan R. Kelly ’55  David C. Kendrick ’94  Robert W. King ’43 Jackson M. Kinnebrew ’63 Steven M. Kobos ’88  Robert R. Lam ’56 

Jesse L. Leeds Jr. ’80 Kenneth E. Lisle Jr. ’73  Todd J. Lisle ’84  Philip J. Lunsford ’51 Lloyd Lynd, Jr. ’50 H Jack T. Massey ’51 Thomas H. McCasland, Jr. ’56 Robert G. McCue ’53  William M. McGee ’52  Robert N. Naifeh Jr. ’79 Stephen A. Nisbet ’68 Clint M. Pitzer ’92  Gene M. Richards ’56 J. Hugh Roff Jr. ’53  Robert E. Slocum ’60 Donald P. Sobocinski ’52  Arthur H. Thompson ’66  Lee B. Thompson Jr. ’54  William A. Vesely ’62 William S. Warner Jr. ’49 

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Oklahoma State

L. P. Bird ’59  George M. Dewberry ’68  Joshua P. Fairchild ’05  Donald M. Frank ’43  Douglass A. Hall ’74  L. L. Hank Hankla ’68  Paul K. Heerwagen III ’80 Thomas A. Hendrickson ’64  Richard N. Knoblock ’46  John M. Ledterman ’79  Louis M. Linxwiler Jr. ’53  Ronald G. Powell II ’80  James L. Sughru ’73  Stephen D. Walker ’83  Boyd O. Whitlock III ’84 

Oregon

John T. Allen Jr. ’37 Morris A. Arntson Jr. ’59  Arthur C. Carmichael Jr. ’62 William R. Crist ’68 Gloria and Glen A. Holden ’51  Robert C. Jackson ’44 Stephen B. McAuliffe ’71  John S. McGowan ’40  Merlin E. Nelson ’43 Roger L. Turk ’60 Craig E. Weston ’76 

Oregon State

Thomas R. Cox ’55  Richard A. Frederick ’58 Robert A. Kent ’48 Richard C. Paulsen ’42 Walter C. Walling ’41

Pennsylvania

Harry A. Alsentzer III ’50 Jason S. Aschenbrand ’96  William M. Barstow Jr. ’41 Brian C. Bohr ’96  Kevin J. Carney ’94  William B. Cooper III ’95 George F. Crawford ’48  Joseph F. Gibison Jr. ’60 Brian P. Godfrey ’01  Edwin R. Igler ’50 Frank M. Knight Jr. ’41  Jeffrey Lieberman ’96  George C. Matteson ’50  Russell McCormick Jr. ’51 Paul F. Miller Jr. ’50  Sevill Schofield Jr. ’48 Daniel H. Soloway ’95  Francis G. Vitetta ’55  William W. Watkins Jr. ’53 Paul H. Weigel ’88 

Penn State

Brendan J. Aarons ’99 Harry S. Albert ’56 Stuart C. Bischoff ’62 Daniel R. Coll Jr. ’84 Mark S. Corneal ’78  John F. Culnane ’77 Thomas H. Delaney ’95 Charles E. Fegley III ’57  Jon H. Finkelstein ’86  Layne E. Giering ’63  Daniel Gray ’57  Geoffrey B. Greenawalt ’83 

John H. Herr ’50 Huber L. Kline ’54  Douglas P. Knapp ’91  John F. Mallory III ’58 Kevin T. Sharpe ’89 Richard C. Shenk ’60 James B. Smith ’50  Lester R. Thurston Jr. ’48  Robert M. Tinstman ’50  Robert E. Warner Jr. ’67 William L. Warrick ’49  Robert L. Winters ’54  Benjamin M. Witmer Jr. ’56 Thomas A. Woods ’66

Pepperdine

Casey M. Lucas ’99

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Puget Sound

Chris L. Craney ’70 Winston S. Crawford ’97  Donald L. Curtis Jr. ’90  Lowell G. Daun ’68  David L. Davis III ’70 Kevin S. Davis ’87 Gary M. Hagstrom ’68 Robert J. Harper ’66 Thomas J. Hedges ’73 Cary P. Hendricks ’93 James C. Lentz ’78 Andrew K. Miller ’04 

Purdue

Allen P. Anderson ’65 Paul R. Baumgartner ’49 Stephen D. Bechtel Jr. ’47  John A. Canterbury ’64 Robert W. Cunny ’46  Arthur M. Davis Jr. ’74 Joe C. Doan ’66  James E. Dora Jr. ’86 R. Terri Earnest ’66 John U. Graham ’40  George F. Haase ’52  Howard W. Harman Jr. ’51  William M. Irish ’71  Chris D. Jeffries ’73  John R. Kendrick ’47  Herbert C. Krauch Jr. ’49 Noel J. Lawson ’78 Ronald M. Lockhart ’62  Thomas R. Lugar ’55  Wayne A. Lundy ’47 Glenn C. Maxwell ’48 Michael S. McCoy ’73 Douglas C. Meeker ’82  Howard R. Meeker ’48  John D. Merrell ’81  Gene L. Meyer ’53 Thomas F. Moran III ’59 William D. Moss ’81 Richard D. Nicholson ’66 Stuart H. Russell ’73 Lee A. Saberson ’68 James L. Shrack ’57  Ronald L. Steenerson ’60 Richard G. Stevens ’65  Jackson H. Teetor ’48  Gary C. Tonnemacher ’77 Frederick W. Wendland ’90 Lawrence A. Williams ’51

Rhode Island

Wilfred M. Cameron III ’95

Rutgers

William A. Dreyer ’70  Richard A. Feauve ’73 Mark A. Feinberg ’73 Kenneth J. Grispin ’70  William D. Hendrick ’70 John G. Kirk ’87 Charles S. Miller ’67  Nicholas Namias ’85 David L. Pysher ’70 

Saint Louis

Matthew S. House ’04

San Diego

Adrian Araguas ’05

San Jose State

Jeffrey P. Marchetti ’96 

Sewanee

Thomas T. Balsley ’67 Eric M. Newman ’70  W. B. Patterson Jr. ’48 Albert S. Polk III ’67

Southern Methodist

Charles F. Ball Jr. ’67  Jeffrey P. Greiner ’80  O. G. Grover ’65 Don S. Pearce ’65 Christopher S. Priddy ’02  Frank M. Roby ’75  Stephen C. Ruffini ’81  Logan R. Wilson ’03 

South Carolina

Russell Q. Brewton ’01  Scott D. Taylor ’99

South Dakota

Bruce H. Allen MD ’55 Warren C. Anderson ’43 Aloysius J. Arendt ’75  George L. Bogdos ’56 Charles H. Burke ’47  Jenise and John V. Conway ’56  David W. Eiesland ’57  Ronald R. Evans ’62  Jason J. Giessinger ’93  Desmond H. Kittelson ’54 Jerry L. Miller ’67  John T. Murphy ’57  Robert J. Murray ’58  Stephen R. Myers ’65  William M. Perrenoud ’50 Timothy D. Raben ’65 George H. Shanard ’50  John M. Stringer ’53 Jan and John C. Thietje ’61  James T. Tiede ’54 Anton F. Wegner ’59  Holland K. Wheeler ’39 Thomas C. Wynia ’73 

South Florida

Matthew A. Emrich ’95  Lauren D. Fraser ’02  Chad R. King ’00  Leonard M. Levi ’94 Joseph M. Meiners ’03  David M. Quilleon ’95 Kimberly and David E. Schmidt ’92 Brad J. Speed ’02 

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Southern California

Ralph C. Allen ’61 John M. Anglin ’69  Richard C. Browne ’53  Ronald A. Cheney ’87 Thomas H. Claypool ’72  Eugene C. Curzon Jr. ’52 Steven R. Dewey II ’87 Brian E. Foss ’64  Michael J. Furtney ’60  Walter T. Gorrell ’58  Robert L. Green ’66  James E. Griffin ’51 M. John Grossu ’64  Russell L. Handley ’64 Gavin S. Herbert Sr. ’55  John R. Hubanks MD ’60  Christopher C. Martin ’74 Richard N. Peckham ’65  William F. Poland ’71  Blake Quinn ’76 John M. Redfield III ’77 Edward P. Roski Jr. ’62  Emil F. Schultz III ’68  Russ Silvestri ’83 Stanley R. Smith ’69  William G. Steele Jr. ’49  Robert E. Tarnofsky ’77

Southern Illinois

Ryan E. King ’01  Corey B. White ’04 

Upon These Principles – A Campaign for Every Beta 45

Donors St. Lawrence

Peter Guille Jr. ’63 Becky and Peter E. Van de Water ’58

Stanford

Peter A. Gregg ’72 G. Russ White ’32 

Stevens

James G. Barrera ’72 Roger D. Cannon ’45 Walter R. Danielson Jr. ’51 Frank J. DiLauro ’67 Frank Ianna ’71  Albert E. Krug ’48 Norberto C. Machado ’70 Michael Matlosz ’74 Melvin E. Murphy III ’68 Bruce E. Slaski ’65  Ronald H. Webb ’47  Myles Williamson ’45 

Syracuse

Robert J. Burwell ’74  William L. Gilman Jr. ’36 G Robert F. Hanley Jr. ’83  Judge John H. Moore II ’52

Tennessee

Steve A. Boehm ’83 Robert E. Crawford ’77 Richard C. Kaniss ’76  William W. Pflager ’71 Michael L. Taber ’74 

Tennessee Tech

Dallas R. Smith IV ’91

Texas Tech

J. Taylor Denton ’83  Justin S. Fulbright ’00  Douglas B. Greer ’75 Jeremy W. Kelly ’03  Larry D. Pittman ’76  Michael E. Ralston ’74  Stephen M. Smith ’73  Miss Morgan & R. Dean Stalcup ’71  David A. Whipple ’86 

Texas-Arlington

William S. Baughman ’85  C. Wayne Huddleston ’98  Marcus L. Sosland ’79  Edward L. Wenzel ’72 

Toronto

Donald P. Lococo ’88 Herbert H. Todgham Jr. ’45

Truman State

Michael J. Heckman ’99 Jason P. Waggoner ’04  D. Terry Weber Jr. ’01

Tulane

Thomas W. Bucker ’78  Francis E. LeJeune Jr. ’50  Nicholas K. Powell ’74  R. Shepheard Stahel ’59 

Union

David A. Johnson ’63

Utah

Texas

Arthur C. Ballard ’64  J. Stephen Barber ’63 Bradly G. Boswell ’01 Henry V. Campbell III ’62 Mac N. Churchill ’72  David B. Cook ’69 J. Chrys Dougherty III ’37  Felix Z. Edwards III ’51 Harry D. Gibbons ’46  Forrest Gober ’42  Jason T. Goodman ’94 Robert T. Gowan ’60 Randy M. Greene ’79 William G. Hanover ’63 John F. LeFlore ’65  Patrick H. McKinney ’60 James A. McMullen III ’54  Myron V. Rejebian ’51  Robert H. Smith ’60  Melissa Roper and William T. Speller ’63  Pinckney F. Steed Jr. ’58  Leon G. Taylor ’55 Bruce D. Wolf ’80 

Texas A & M

Phillip D. Brooks ’95 

Campaign Giving Levels                

Chase W. Gardaphe ’07 

2,500,000+ $2,000,000 - $2,499,999 $1,500,000 - $1,999,999 $1,000,000 - $1,499,999 $750,000 - $9,999,999 $500,000 - $749,999 $250,000 - $499,999 $150,000 - $249,999 $100,000 - $149,999 $50,000 - $99,999 $25,000 - $49,999 $10,000 - $24,999 $5,000 - $9,999 $3,000 - $4,999 $1,000 - $2,999 $250 - $999

46 Beta Theta Pi Foundation

James T. Barker ’45  Jack N. Birk ’47  J. Kevin Bischoff ’76  James M. Donohoe Jr. ’66 Paul F. Dremann ’60 Edmund W. Dumke ’50 Bryan G. Fox ’91 J. Chad Hamilton ’60 W. Keith Heyman ’50  Douglas J. Holmes ’54  Gerald S. Howells ’62  Michael R. James ’73 Richard W. James ’41  Sidney W. Lowery ’43 J. Michael Mattsson ’60 A. B. Pace II ’66  David H. Parker ’68 T. Upton Ramsey ’42 Thomas U. Ramsey ’84  D. Brent Scott ’51  John A. Tarro ’59 John N. West ’42 Benjamin T. Wilson ’87 

Utah State

Ara Serjoie ’98

Vanderbilt

G. Antonio Anaya ’86 M. Scott Barksdale ’74 James A. Cain ’96  Charles S. Chester ’50 Ronald L. Cornell Jr. ’86  Harrison S. Davis ’69 Harold A. Deal Jr. ’54 Charles F. Delavan ’68 Lee S. Dewey ’60 Bennett B. Doubleday Jr. ’46  Wallace Evans III ’74 Robert H. Gillespy III ’75 Clifford J. Harrison Jr. ’49  Brian F. Hegi ’99  George W. Holcomb Jr. ’43 Scot W. Johnson ’93  William R. Jones ’64 Robert H. Littlefield ’73  Henry R. Mabry Jr. ’63 Joe H. Moore ’50 Michael W. Moore ’66 J. R. Nelson M.D. ’50  Kenneth L. Parchman ’69 Thomas J. Reed ’68 Douglas P. Sifford ’79 Larry H. Spalding ’64 

Claude A. Thomas ’64 James L. Tolley ’69 

Frederick M. Vogel ’69  Philip W. Walker ’59 

Villanova

Washington & Jefferson

Brian M. Baglieri ’00

Virginia

Andrew Scott ’50 

Virginia Tech

Kyle F. Allison ’93 James R. Ayers IV ’83 Brian A. DeWyer ’81  Donald M. Douglas ’68 Warren W. Hall ’75  James S. Hudson ’78  Susan and S. Wayne Kay ’73 Richard J. Kidwell ’85  Shaun C. Koehler ’05  Stephen F. Paine ’74  Puraj P. Patel ’05  Timothy J. Shaffrey ’87  Robert A. Steele ’82  Edward M. Wendling ’94  Daniel L. Westra ’76 

Wabash

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Rolf R. Amsler ’63 John B. Bachman, CLU ’61 Daniel L. Bates ’75 J. H. Peter Berkey ’54 Mark A. Briel MD ’76  A. Allen Brinklow ’51  Richard U. Byerrum ’42  James A. Carroll ’65  Thomas R. Cassady ’50  Gary P. Dillon ’68  Jack L. Engledow ’53 David W. Givens ’56  Charles W. Goering ’51  Melody and Robert T. Grand ’78  Gary R. Hansen ’71 Jay L. Huffman ’57 Timothy J. Hulett ’79 Gordon L. Huncilman ’78  Christopher R. Johnston ’81 Charles C. Kraft ’68  Michael A. Kraus ’81  Walter K. Lippard III, M.D. ’61 John H. Moynahan ’43 Ronald R. Nichols ’64  Mark D. Oetting ’81  Matthew T. Reynolds ’96 John R. Roberts M.D. ’83  Robert B. Scircle ’50 Roger B. Smith ’36 Maryann and James C. Snyder ’82  Christopher M. Stephenson ’87 Richard J Stephenson ’63  Ronald W. Vogel ’81  William A. Wildhack ’60 Andrew V. Wilkinson ’83  Clifford B. Williams ’74  John L. Wyatt ’58 

Washington

Roy A. Anderson ’44 Robert G. Armstrong ’59 John D. Black ’61  Robert T. Christensen ’80  Barden G. Erickson ’52  David N. Haynes ’65  Thomas E. House ’42  Quentin R. Koenig ’44 John B. Laughlin ’64  Christopher C. LeCuyer ’76  Raymond J. Lee ’52 Robert M. Lee ’48 David C. Leuckel Jr. ’83 Walter C. Meredith ’38 John I. Miller ’57  Richard W. Miller ’67  Mark A. Muhlhauser ’00  David G. Mullins ’60 Bruce A. Nordstrom ’55  Robert G. Norman ’62  Mitchell J. Novack ’81 Richard E. Phenneger ’58  Scott S. Pinckney ’61  Kjell H. Qvale ’42  David C. Rost ’76  Richard A. Slyfield ’52 Wallace E. Stevenson ’40

Tariq I. Abalis ’98  Jonathan D. Buck ’05 Joseph C. Cicero ’57  Gordon M. Core ’71  J. Walter Dauber Jr. ’53  Martin W. DiVirgilio ’85 P. James Doak, Jr. ’45  Charles E. Eddy ’46  Charles L. Foss Jr. ’64 Arthur A. Griffin ’53 William G. Halbert ’62  E. Paul Hoop Jr. ’49  George W. Knight ’61  Harvey D. McClure ’43 Hugh M. Miller ’38 H. Thomas Patton Jr. ’50 William N. Sterrett, MD ’40  Charles B. Stunkard ’56 Raymond S. Tomassene ’51  Thomas C. Wettach ’63  Clyde P. Yates ’66 

Washington & Lee

Frederick B. Minnich Jr. ’84 Edwin S. Ogilvie ’71  Chadbourne B. Smith ’47 Henry H. Staehling ’36 

Washington in St. Louis

Mark A. Barteau ’76  Curtis A. Beck ’75  Wesley R. Boyd ’49  Robert F. Buscho ’64 John E. Cole ’79  Terrell Covington Jr. ’40 Ferdinand Del Pizzo, Jr. MD ’58 Harold W. Duke Jr. ’59 John W. Fenlon ’58 John H. Jackson ’62 Stephen R. Lundeen ’69 William F. Lynch Jr. ’62 Craig S. Maughan ’70 William C. McFarland ’75 Craig S. Messmer ’84  Leo I. Miller ’42 Stephen F. Molini ’82 John R. Moore ’37 Howard M. Nelson Jr. ’56  Brent M. Parker, M.D. ’48 Jeremy A. Raphael ’02 A. Jack Reimers, Jr. ’49  Richard T. Roberts ’51  Richard A. Roth ’50 Edward M. Schall ’56 Jon E. Shuman ’72 William R. Taylor, Sr. ’66

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Washington State

Matthew J. Barton ’02  Richard J. Biggs ’89 William D. Biggs ’85 John F. Bohler ’34 Joseph B. Buchanan Jr. ’53 Jeffrey R. Carlson ’95 Jeffery M. Chose ’89 Arthur J. Davidson Jr. ’38 Steven N. Elliott ’82 Guy D. Fisher ’58 Robert E. Gehlen ’48 Hans H. Grunbaum ’55 LaRue Highsmith ’72  Robert D. Hilden ’63 Paul T. Holmes ’57  Kevin E. Hylton ’78  Bradyn L. Leyde ’02 Christopher J. Marker ’64 Gary E. Marks ’73  Mark S. Martel ’82 Philip R. Millard, MD ’59  Robert L. Miller ’61 Thoms R. Monroe ’82 Alden R. Peppel ’54 Sylvia and Col. Guy D. Perham ’50 Bruce A. Prenguber ’73 Marc S. Puzzo ’92 Douglas B. Reed ’68 Frank W. Rider ’60 Scott M. Rudy ’80 Karl R. Schlademan ’37 

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Warren L. Schroeder ’61 Lyle F. Schultz ’52 Richard G. Shepherd ’55 Fred M. Veatch Jr. ’52 Steven T. Watson ’75 Robert L. Wendt ’59 Ernest A. Whatley ’60 Timothy S. White ’90 Alan R. Williamson ’59 F. Daniel Young ’83 

Weber State

Maury D. Wheatley ’87

Wesleyan

Oliver H. Bennett ’87  Richard E. Cavanagh ’68  John E. Clark, Jr. ’55  Jane and John K. Easton, Jr. ’58  Joel L. Johnson ’64 John M. Keables ’52 D. Robert Keeler ’55  David W. Knapp ’49  Steven J. Spinner ’91

West Virginia

Edgar O. Barrett III ’52  James W. Boyd ’68  Clarence R. Burdette ’42 David L. Capito ’68 Edwin W. Crooks ’41 David S. Denning ’73 James H. Ferguson ’53  William P. George Jr. ’94 William P. Gulliford ’39  Robert L. Hamilton ’49 Jack T. Heyl ’75 Mark K. Hughes ’85 Charles K. Kane ’52 Gerald W. Kelly ’66 Robert C. LaLance Jr. ’62 James R. Leach ’85  R. Todd Lessig ’82  Paul E. Lewis ’91  Gordon R. Lindley ’97  Robert D. Londeree Jr. ’47 R. Marshall McCabe ’86 Felix G. Meale ’86 William C. Morgan Jr. ’46 Robert T. Murray IV ’91 Stephen R. Parkinson ’64  Edward L. Perry ’69  Joel F. Rhein ’57  Jacob L. Riley Jr. ’38 Ray R. Ritchie ’55 Donald H. Snyder Jr. ’84  William N. Stadler ’58 Paul F. Storck ’42  R. Brawley Tracy ’50  Jeffrey L. White ’80

Russell D. Bennett ’67  Richard M. Bliss ’60  R. Kent Blochberger ’76 Peter W. Brown ’66 Robert C. Buckner, M.D. ’37 William G. Buckner ’56  David R. Burg ’82 Laurence K. Condie ’65 William L. Craig II ’66  James D. Flink ’83  Willard S. Folsom ’65  Franc M. Guthrie ’55 Cory Hohnbaum ’87  Terry L. Jenkins ’82  Walter O. Johnston ’42  Thomas H. Kokjer ’78 Michael C. McCaffree ’92 Dennis C. McDaniel ’66 Charles D. Milligan ’71  John R. Opel ’48  Theodore J. Planje Jr. ’68  Robert W. Price III ’89 John J. Ross ’48 Cecil T. Sharp ’60  G. Robert Sido ’42 Eric F. Tremayne ’67 J. Leonard Walther ’44  Timothy L. Warning ’79  James H. Williams ’86  Jonathan G. Williams ’90  John C. Windle ’47  Jeffrey L. Winter ’82

Western Reserve

David P. Agle ’54 Philip S. Braddock ’40 Clarence Y. Chinn, DDS ’56 Wayne L. Clevenger ’65  Mario D. Corsi ’49  Donald A. Filmer ’49 Dennis P. Fisco ’77 Carl E. Gerber ’43  Charles M. Klein ’54  Neal P. Lavelle ’57 Kenneth R. McPeek ’56 Russell A. Metzger ’58  Roy Repaske, Ph.D. ’49 Victor J. Robison ’42 Earl W. Schreiner ’47 William C. Steinmetz ’71  Stephen J. Szabo, MD ’62 

Westminster

Anonymous Steve Adamson ’55  Christopher D. Ahrens ’72 Louis K. Beasley Jr. ’65 

Willamette

Winser Acton ’47  David W. Ashby ’68  Thomas A. Bartlett ’51  Mark A. Beasley ’71 David T. Bloye ’70 Robert C. Braden Jr. Robert Ethan Braden ’02  E. Herbert Carlson ’51  Dale C. DeHarpport ’57 John Edmundson ’57 Wesley R. Hedeen ’52 Douglas G. Houser ’57 Craig A. Kennedy ’91  Keith D. Lawrence ’53  Richard F. Lord ’63  Gary R. McKenzie ’64 Donald L. Miller ’57  Paul E. Shaffer Jr. ’57 Volney G. Sigmund ’57  Jon A. Steiner ’63  Mark W. Teppola ’60 John L. Thomas ’68  Russell W. Tripp ’50

William & Mary

MacGregor H. Hill II ’04  Christian J. Spitz Sr.,  Sean M. Thompson ’02 

Robert G. Paul ’64  Erwin J. Plesko ’51  Kenneth W. Riemer ’52  Robert I. Rishel ’77  Robert L. Schnese ’83  Douglas H. Soutar ’40  Jeffrey C. White ’92 James D. Woodburn ’47 Gary G. Zimmerman ’65

Wisconsin-Oshkosh

James C. Jacobs ’97 Andrew R. Thomas ’97 

Wittenberg

Stephen F. Achilles ’72 Lloyd W. Campbell ’50 James W. Fabian ’84 Douglas C. Miner ’67 Lawrence L. Newton ’70 A. John Pelander ’73 Randolph J. Ramsdell ’84  Franklin J. Roelle Jr. ’52 Scott G. Strawn ’76 Steven M. Thompson ’71  James B. Van Horn ’60  Scott C. Williams ’78 William R. Wood Jr. ’58

Wright State

Kyle D. Steinfadt ’95

Yale

James H. Cloud ’52 John B. Davis, MD ’45 Robert A. Ellis ’58  Richard I. Galland ’37 William H. Greer Jr. ’51  Thomas R. Gross ’58 Charles A. Lynch ’50  Luke D. Lynch Jr. ’66 John L. Preston ’58  Arthur E. Russell ’50 H. Edward Sears Jr. ’65 Deforest W. Smith ’61 John D. Stephenson-Love ’56 Paul V. Wentworth ’57

Beta Sweethearts / Friends of Beta / Matching Gift Companies

Western Ontario

Mark A. Conron ’78 Alexander R. Faust ’82 

Brian L. Wells ’87 Forrest G. Wills ’56 

Whitman

Cyrus G. Anderson ’67  Robert J. Benke ’92  Thomas W. Bingham ’72 John C. Coleman Jr. ’73 George W. Corley ’55 Gregory G. Fergin ’75  David D. Kennedy ’61 Stephen M. McDuffie ’87 William E. Purnell Jr. ’73 George T. Shields ’50  Sydney P. Tate ’57 

Wichita State

Dale D. Allen ’47 Michael S. Bolton ’78 Joseph E. Borlase Jr. ’59  William F. Bowman Jr. ’84 Bruce J. Brittain ’68  Michael L. Greenlee ’76 Denny D. Jones ’55  Robert E. Lee ’56  John R. Morse ’72  Scott A. Oatsdean ’76  Gerald D. Riedl ’63  D. Bruce Schreck ’69  Joseph B. Sieverling ’83  Robert M. Smith ’67  David E. Stevens ’67

Williams

Jeremy S. Davis ’56  Howard S. Dodd, Jr. ’45  Kreag Donovan ’54 Stockton D. Fisher ’33  Emmet B. Herndon ’45 Gilbert L. Klemann ’34 Harris S. Lindsay ’55  Peter A. Nielsen ’50 John M. Pratt ’55  John F. Shepard ’48

Wisconsin

William F. Boettge ’59  Robert A. Cahill ’56  James R. Curtis ’86  William V. Dietrich ’62  Charles E. Elliot ’59 Phillip H. Frensz ’55 Michael R. Haas ’74  Jon R. Hobbs ’60 Randall J. Kieser ’80  Robert F. Klockow ’84  Bruce A. Larson ’69 Alan B. Lindstrom ’51  David T. Lowell ’54 Richard G. Oakford ’56 

Bank of America Foundation Altria Employee Involvement Programs  S. D. Bechtel, Jr. Foundation  Mary and Ronald W. Beshear  Beta Theta Pi Alumni Club of Kansas City  BKD, L.L.P.  Brennan Family Foundation  Anne A. Brown  Capital Group Companies  Capital Insights Group Fay Improvement Company  Grocery Manufacturers of America  Jeanne R. Johnson  Kimberly-Clark Foundation Inc.  Kuehn Foundation E Steven Klein  The Lubrizol Foundation  May Department Stores  Lori McKinley Marjorie J. Miller Jeannette Nichols  The Miller Nichols Charitable Foundation J Oregon/SW Washington WSU Beta Alumni Assn.  Jane Rector Elizabeth Rhodes  Richard Harrison Bailey/The Agency  Arlita Smith  Leslie Stebbins  Temple Inland Foundation Thrivent Financial for Lutherans Foundation  Unilever United States Foundation Wells Fargo Foundation 

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Parent Donors Alphabetical by Chapter

$113,245

contributed by Beta Parents!

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Alabama Richard & Donna Bailey Dean & Terri Horak Arizona Rodney & Allison Aguilar Tom & Nancy Asnon Timothy & Patricia Green Scot & Marilyn Journell George & Kathy Karsant Auburn Kroy & Kelley Crofoot Karl & Nancy Komatsu David & Wendy Laird Jeff & Cathea Poland Terry & Denise Robertson Rick & Nancy Walden Baylor Bill Messerall & Pamela Kingdom Bethany Tim & Mariann Curtis Jodi Henning Cal Poly Scott & Holly Bailey Denny & Nancy McMahon Cal State Chico Dave & Edy Bizot Roger & Lynette Fong Don & Marie Hartwig David & Phyllis Klein Ross & Lynn Potter Sandra Tokunaga California-Berkeley Dwight Kuhns & Lindell Castle Jim Gurecki & Mary Sloulin Ken Kilroy California-Irvine Brian & Donna Grochow California-Los Angeles Randy & Mau Bressette Craig & Janet Cheetham Edward & Ellen Doller Phil & Gwen Gluckman Michael Good & Lata Johnson Joe & Kathryn Miranda Stewart & Terri Roseman California-Santa Barbara Christopher & Margie Murray Carnegie Mellon Mark & Kathy Davis Edward & Laura Hayes Carnegie Mellon Walter Kaeli & Christine Christensen Ron & Tammy Kline Larry & Lynn McGovern Karl & Virginia Meyer Case Western Reserve Gerald & Mary Coy Thomas & Deborah Murphy Scott & Laurie Seier Central Florida Richard & Paula Carroll Steve & Terri Coole Gary & Denise Curren Stephen & Brenda Hunter David & Amy Mellinger David Minotti & Iris Hunter Centre Alan & Leslie Curry Cincinnati David & Patricia Buschle Cincinnati John & Susan Rezsonya Cincinnati Lisa Werner & Brian Steva Clemson William Barton & Marcia Schneider Steve & Megan Davis Allen & Wendy Gibson Bob & Pam Harmon Steve & Karen Harris Jim & Debbie Kenworthy Mack & Susan Little Colgate Mike & Marion Fish Colorado School of Mines Ken & Carol Ferrera June Hamilton Paul & Sunshine Mascovich Nancy & Michael Timm Colorado State Kevin & Sue Magenis

Columbia John & Lorna Ruddy Thomas & Martha Schweitzer Connecticut James & Aimee Parzych Stephen & Elizabeth Smith Cornell Navin & Inna Barash Myron Clark & Lane Hammond Richard & Susan Hilton James & Mary Lou Lund Peter & Lauren Meyer Mitchell & Judy Mund Denison Bryce & Kathi Blair Robert & Janis Carr Denver Thomas & Frances Brew Ilija & Vesna Kozomora Jacqueline Rhodes Mark & Barbara Sheehan DePauw Jeff & Kim Armstrong Neal & Diana Kitchell John MacLeod John & Aphrodite Pantos Richard & Andrea Smith Duke Bill & Peggy Luth Eastern Kentucky Delmar & Karen Bowling Tony & Lorie Gaydos Patsy Smith Eastern Washington Steve & Cindy Ayers David & Nancy Knight Debbie Pierce Emory Jeffrey & Marjorie Biggar Michael Costa & Tricia Blackburn Stephen Cropper & Kathleen Shaaf David Miner & Stephanie Robiner Doug & Stacey Sharkey Florida Guy & Wendy Frankel Allen & Mooki Harris Fred & Mary Ann Horne Robert & Sheila Hudak Georges & Andrea Legrand Leon & Danette Martin Cindy Muir Gary & Suzanne Printy Matthew & Denyse Seibel Lou & Virginia Tarasi Craig & Judy Welti Florida International Zee & Leisa Hopman Ruben & Madelaine Martinez Jorge & Adrian Ramirez Glenn & Beatriz Shapanka George Washington Jim & Janet Foster Mark & Susan Gottschalk Robert & Diane Hirsch Georgia Kent & Donna Adams Wallace & Laurie Bennett James Boland & Leanne Montgomery Robert & Shelby Crain Bob & Kerry Engle Brian & Caroline McCarthy Margaret Smith Georgia Tech Mark & Anne Boozer John & Ann Burton Dan & Patti Duggan Thomas & Patricia Pollock Thomas & Geri Porter Craig & Kristi Swett Ralph & Donna Widmaier Hampden-Sydney David & Adrienne Byrd Hanover Dan & Mary Dawson Duke & Joanna Junod Troy & Lori McMullen Gina Perkins Rob & Teresa Revelette Idaho Tom & Theresa Golis James & Judy Hall Bob & Lori Henderson Larry & Tammie Parker Bill & Marci Sherk

Illinois James & Janet Barrett Charles & Jan Jesse Larry Lefkowitz & Erica Parson John & Patti McIntire Indiana Bradford & Laurie Eshelman Randy & Andrea Goode Harold & Mary Karp Robert & Kenwyn Kealing Craig & Diana Moorman Robert & Patty Tiberi Carol Watson Iowa Matthew & Carol Collins Jim & Wendy Duggleby JB & Kaye Petsel Randall & Linda Scheetz Johns Hopkins Michael & Rosemary D’Orlando John & Lisa Groover Kansas Carol A. Armstrong John & Mary Jeter Jerry & Bridget Rodriguez Larry & Mara Sieve Kansas State Robert & Denise Claycamp Jeff & June Farias Charlie & Ann Gentry Greg & Jeri Hewitt Don & Beth King Joe & Peggy Kutter Frank & Margo Laubhan Paul & Michelle Smith Mac & Jill Stromberg Kenyon Ken & Cynthia Chase Ed & Bonnie Milburn Knox John & Regina Boylan Steve & Jan Henry Benny & Brenda Moten Nim & Sally Scanlan Lawrence Greg & Laura GrifďŹ n Tom Jordan & Susan Cubar Lehigh John & Elizabeth Burke Mark & Debbie Devan Michael & Susan Edmonds Mark & Bonnie Muheim Louisville Mark & Petra Stoller Loyola Marymount George & Helen Abe Bill Cavanaugh Jason & Nancy Hickey Karen Klawans Joseph & Mary Lou Mahoney James & Michele Taplin Gregory & Grace Villard Maine Ned & Carol Berce Kelley & Toni Wiltbank Maryland Salvatore Campo & Michelle Davis Barry & Karyn Edelstein Miami Chris & Patricia Fogle Abie & Mary Golshani Charles & Elizabeth Heavener Kevin & Diana Keough Karl & Jocelyne Majoy John & Nancy McCormick David & Karla McDonel Raymond & Elizabeth Montgomery Patrick & Sandra Naples Hannah Phero Thomas Repko Michael & Gayle Westendorf Pamela Whelan Michigan Leo & Karen Beil Douglas & Constance Carey Roger & Sharon Cregg Jeff & Janet Mock Greg & Ann Tignanelli Michigan State Ron & Candace Conklin James & Mina Hill Stephen & Susan Kirschner

Minnesota Jerry & Karen Lesh Frank & Carol Pengal Stanley & Jacqueline Stocker Larry & Linda Ward Mississippi Jordan & Kathy Hankins Ron & Kim Hibbard James & Metra Reid Rick & Cindy Sears Eric & Dianne Tallent Missouri Humphrey & Sara Crook Alan & Debbie Keenan Mike & Sue McClintock Mickey & Rita Paul Rick & Cathie Thomas Missouri-Kansas City Navood Anjum Patrick & Cheryl AuBuchon Richard & Claire Hotchkiss Joseph & Kathryn Prevedel Greg & Elvie Rodriguez Susan York MIT Randy & Jeanette Briggs Michael & Kay Goldbeck James & Vivien Steger Middle Tennessee State Rod & Brenda Firquin Murray & Lesa Griffin Ken & Barbara Krushenski Becki Pineda Jack & Craig Robinson Randell Roth Nebraska Chuck & Connie Clifford Theodore & Paula McClymont Brent & Lori Moore Brian & Cece Norton John & Kim Salistean North Carolina Duncan & Elizabeth Ely North Dakota Roland & Diane Cousineau Craig & Julie Johnson Dennis & Marie Jones Dwight & Jackie Kimber Northwestern Thomas & Rebecca Larson William & Toni Owens David & Robin Prager Terry & Sylvia Smith Nova Southeastern Richard & Maria Bodek Michael & Mari Quintiliani Ohio Sostene & Leean Codispoti Bob & Sallie Musser Ohio State Gary & Vido McDowell Oklahoma David & Deborah Allen Roger & Kerry Allen Ron & Debbie Barnes Robert & Linda Bezdicek Steve & Dana Boatman Roger & Paula Bolton Mark & Anne Boozer Thomas & Pamela Coleman Kevin & Suzanne Harrington John & Marchi McCartney Cindy Motil Chris & Joan Pappas Doug & Dottie Paton Bill & Betsy Richert Al & Leslie Schaefer Oklahoma State Bill & Jan Baker Peter & Cheryl Borelli John & Jane Colquitt Wayne & Becky Cooper Ziad & Guadalupe El Rassi Andrew & Karen McBrayer Mark & Terri McGugan James & Janice Miller David & Debbie Rieck Carolyn Russell James & Kim Schlecht Jeff & Terri Vivion Denise Weaver Fred & Kaye Wratislaw

Oregon John & Cindy Liljegren Bart & Sharon McCool Michael Morey & Leslie Mackenzie Mike & Gina Peckman Pennsylvania Richard & Linda Arnay Gretchen Breedlove Bill & Jean Curran William & Janice Donkervoet Luis Fernandez & Margarita Pellega Greg Helfrich & Gayle Eakin Nitin & Asha Parikh Penn State Tom & Mary Coleman Jeffrey & Tracey Hess Susanne Voelker Pepperdine Michael & Christina Long Riad & Shelli Maso Puget Sound Jerry & Diane Donnelly Jeff & Patti Gentling John & Renee Kabrich Purdue Mark & Laureen Andre Joseph & Susan Camp Himanshu & Jayshree Dave Arthur & Pamela Draper Clifford Frank & Ruth Pleak Bradley & Kristin Garrison Greg & Loris Heck Greg & Michelle Norman William & Frances Oakes Charlie & Claudia Sursa Rhode Island Frank & Beth Napoli Saint Louis Greg & Denise Burnes Louise Kennedy Jeff & Bev Myers Marianne Parker Jim & Teresa Toomey James & Elizabeth Willems San Diego Brian & Patricia D’Arcy Robert & Valerie DiLoretta Jim & Jo Frkovich Scott & Cindy Thompson San Jose State Theodore & Bonnie Kraynick Sharon Snowball Sewanee Andrew & Nancy Caffey Robert & Susan Farr Bryan & Angela Gamble Ted & Suzette Prechter South Dakota Ron & Deb Barondeau South Florida Rhonda Bristol Ron & Kathi Davis Vicki Lowe Robert & Debbra Passavanti Kristine Roberts Southern Illinois Wayne & Tami Ederer Dan & Fran Becque Stevens Jim & Karen Anderson Bogdan & Aleksandra Malantchouk David & Pat Sandler Jeremy & Diane Weiner Texas Jeffrey & Barbara Kellogg Robert & Rebecca Medina Jack & Beverly Randall Texas A & M Paul Gardaphe & Rhonda Martz Todd & Alexis Hunter Douglas & Paula Miller Tim & Janice Orem Lee & Jane Vardaman Texas Tech Tim Cleverdon Jon & Georgia Hutnyak Kevin & Diane Miles Texas-Arlington Bennie & Linda Trlicek Truman State Martin & Shelley Allen Lee & Jana Brawner James & Sharon Devine Chris & Barb Griffith

Matt & Sheri Grzesjowski Scott & Elizabeth Hansen Stan & Carolyn Helms Jeff & Susan Higgins Bruce & Debby McGaughey Gary & Ann Patterson Bill & Holli Safley Randy Stock & Mary Schoepf Ted & Mary Warner Utah Craig & Jennifer Bowcut Kent & Martha Brown Wayne & Peeches Cederholm Scott & Kris Hale Joe & Cindy Klewicki Richard H. West Andrew & Leslie White Vanderbilt John & Karin Brandewie Ed & Ellen Cherof Mark & Kim Pacala Brian & Angela Walsh Bill & Marian White Villanova Frank & Janet Bellizzi John & Joetle Jago Thoran & Kilcha Menser Marino & Sarah Saveri Virginia Tech Yun Hong & Hye Kyung Peng-Wie & Kung-Chu Hsia Peter & Loren Lilly Edward & Mary Love

Washington State William & Michelle Cochran Jim & BarDee Gronotte Wesleyan Kevin & Nancy Bagnall Henry & Betty Chang West Chester Al & Michelle Dorunda James Michael & Valerie Lair John & Christine Maurer Nathaniel & Linda Boyd Rufus & Tina Creekmore Jeff & Kelley Houchin Steve & Sheila Simyak Anne Stanton Deborah Wilson Westminster Stan & Denise Brueckner Brian & Laura Faerber Don & Cindy Farris Jack & Robin House Rob & Morri Lammert Walter & Cindy Logan Lynn & Deanna Richman Gary & Lanna Swindler Whitman Timothy & Christine Driscoll Linda Iverson Daniel Kegan William & Terrea Zumeta Wichita State Ronnie & Susan Coonce Duane & Diane Hund

Kerry & Ann McBroom Harold & Linda Metcalf Hannah Phero Louis & Sandra Pianetti Ronald & Barbara Rusnak Charles & Hilah Steenrod Wabash Debra Banach James & Sabra Coons Jay & Carol Engh Dennis & Dawn Long Jack & Susan Lyons Roger & Denise McClammer Jeff & Kim Owens Jack & Kelly Tyree Washington Jon & Kim Hemingway Del & Nan Spear Washington & Jefferson Bobby & Judith Adams Dan & Debbie Mancuso James & Kathleen Maxwell Keith & Christine Pisarcik Jerry & Pam Quattro Marilyn Reed Peter & Helena Train Washington in St. Louis Paul & Patricia Romeo-Gilbert Michael & Karen Kline Jim & Fran Phillips Scott & Cindy Phillips Richard & Young-Sun Sholts

Tracie Johnson Mike & Molly McMillin Taher & Janet Zeglam Willamette Patrick & Leslie Jyl Delaney Bob & Cheri Heathcock Gene & Joanna Knauer William & Mary John Ramsay Bell Floyd Jernigan & Suzanne Boone Daniel & Paula Chang Paul & Patricia Kennedy David & Jeanne McKenzie Joseph Kolic & Maxine Nagel Joseph Frank & Lecia Nan Dorfler Wisconsin Linn McDonald Edmund & Deborah Piper Wittenberg Dave & Kathy Johnson

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HOW IT ENDS IS HOW IT BEGAN. . .

DETERMINED. UNIFIED. PRINCIPLED. The question remains . . . What is Beta Theta Pi’s next frontier?

Stay tuned . . .

“Thank You!”

On behalf of the Beta Theta Pi Foundation, thank you to all Betas, Friends of Beta and family members who have contributed to the success of the Upon These Principles Capital Campaign.

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[Scholarship Report] what can we expect of those other fraternities who lack our tradition and ideals?” It is heartening to see Beta Theta Pi continue to set challenges which reflect a commitment to its founding principles and proud history.

Consistent with working to reach our General Fraternity vision of being “acclaimed and respected by the academic community,” Beta Theta Pi has recently been recognized by the NIC as one of 13 fraternities that is achieving academic success as demonstrated by the fact that Beta chapters completed the 2004-05 academic year with an average unweighted cumulative 3.0 GPA. Another measure of our success will be our ability to sustain this achievement so that it does not become merely an event in our history.

Jim Strilesky, British Columbia ’72 2006 Report of the Scholarship Commissioner Our continued commitment and focused attention to founding principles and high expectations continues to be effective in increasing scholarship performance year after year.

In the face of steadily increasing performance since 2000, I wrote in my 2003 report, “Achievement results might also have us begin to question whether our present 2.5 minimum GPA is, in fact, still a worthy challenge or should be increased.” This year convention delegates addressed that question and set the new standard of a 2.7 minimum GPA for chapters.

This action is consistent with the great history of scholarship in Beta Theta Pi and delegates are to be commended for their courage and the confidence they hold in their undergraduate brothers for being able to meet this new expectation.

Setting and meeting academic challenges is part of our long and proud tradition of being a dominant force in fraternity scholarship.

A scholarship commissioner’s report from the 1940s contains a quote from a National Interfraternity Council (NIC) letter that notes, “Scholarship is a matter of attitude. It is a tradition in Beta Theta Pi that scholarship comes first, and the Betas practice what they preach.”

The scholarship commissioner’s report continues to say, “It is up to Beta to lead the way. If Beta with its marvelous tradition for good scholarship does not exemplify the finest in college life, then

One of the next steps on the way to our goal of being one of the preeminent academic fraternities in North America is to expand the academic focus beyond our own GPA and look to our performance against the all-men’s average (AMA) on the campuses where we compete.

“Scholarship is a matter of attitude. It is a tradition in Beta Theta Pi that scholarship comes first, and the Betas practice what they preach.”

The reasoning for expanding our focus outward from the chapter GPA standard is succinctly presented in MacGregor Hill’s article entitled, “Is 2.5 Good Enough?” that was featured in the spring edition of The Beta Theta Pi magazine. As indicated in the article, the number of chapters exceeding the all-men’s average hovered below 50 percent from 1988 to 2002 even though significantly more chapters increased their GPA to 2.5 and beyond.

Consistent with other evidence of our improving academic performance is the realization that in the 2005 school year, 63% of our chapters surpassed their campus all-men’s average. In his 1961 Scholarship Commissioner’s report to the General Convention, Paul Van Riper, DePauw ’38 proposed the then ambitious goal of having 70% of our chapters above the all men’s average.

That 70% number is now simply the next step in realizing the goal of our General Fraternity and in reestablishing the time in the early part of this century when Beta Theta Pi’s academic average was consistently above the national all-men’s average. With continued focus on our principles and attention to what is important in improving academic success, we have a great opportunity to be successful in achieving our goal. I look forward to working tirelessly with you to help make this happen.

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Convention Highlights

Convention Overview

Beta Theta Pi is unique in having an annual Convention that oversees the governance of the Fraternity. Convention is celebrated in various cities throughout North America with some 700 Betas and friends in attendance each year. The convention is vital not only as a governing body but also as perhaps the most important enduring force for the maintenance of the Beta spirit.

The 167th General Convention was held in Toronto, Ontario, from June 29-July 2, 2006.

The convention theme was Unity of Action as Beta Theta Pi commemorated 100 years in Canada. United by mutual principles and obligations, more than 600 Betas and guests participated in the Fraternity’s annual gathering.

Next year’s Convention will be held at the Renaissance Resort at SeaWorld in Orlando, Florida, August 2-5, 2007.

Thursday, June 29 It was an evening of reunion and celebration as more than 600 undergraduates, alumni and guests gathered for Thursday night’s Welcoming Banquet. General Fraternity Vice President Kenneth J. Grispin, Rutgers ’70 served as master of ceremonies, introducing Beta leaders and distinguished guests, and welcoming attendees to the Convention. The keynote address for the evening was delivered by Oxford Cup recipient and former Canadian Prime Minister John N.W. Turner, British Columbia ’49.

Former Assistant General Fraternity Archivist William W. Berry Jr., Vanderbilt ’68 was presented the Francis Wayland Shepardson award (posthumously) for his years of devotion to the Fraternity. Several individuals were recognized for their achievements (see pages 5455.) General Secretary David W. Wright, Ohio State ’67 presented the 2006 Jerry M. Blesch General Secretary’s Leadership award to former chapter president and InterFraternity Council President Matthew J. Brawner, Truman State ’07. The evening concluded with the recognition of outgoing Foundation Board directors and Trustees.

Friday, June 30 Friday’s Loving Cup Luncheon recognized the outstanding achievements of several of the Fraternity’s top chapters.

Master of Ceremonies Gant Redmon, Illinois ’59, entertained attendees with a sharp wit and speedy delivery. A full listing of award recipients can be found on page 55. On behalf of the Beta Theta Pi Foundation, Chairman Thomas W. Hook, Miami ’81, presented merit scholarships to 24 recipients present at the luncheon.

Undergraduate Speaker Brennan J. Corey, Toronto ’07, inspired attendees with the story of Theta Zeta’s resurgence over recent years and a warm introduction to the many personalities who have devoted their time, talents and treasure to the Fraternity. The Luncheon 52

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concluded with the Loving Cup ceremony. The joyous strains of There’s a Scene reverberated through the legislation hall as delegates and alumni welcomed the return of two resurgent chapters: Columbia and Virginia Tech. Both chapters were recolonized in 2003 and were returned to good status during the legislative session on Friday night. Convention delegates added another defining moment to Beta Theta Pi’s pioneering heritage. The delegates voted to significantly increase the GPA standard for chapters of the Fraternity. The new standard will require all chapters and colonies to meet or exceed a 2.7 GPA.

Saturday, July 1 At the Celebration Banquet on Saturday evening, Upon These Principles Campaign Chairman W.H. (Bert) Bates, Missouri ’49 and Honorary Chairman Senator Richard G. Lugar, Denison ’54 announced the accomplishment of the Campaign goal. Representatives from Beta’s 10 newest chapters and colonies raised large numbers in the suspenseful moment when the total was announced. As of July 1, 2006, the Upon These Principles Capital Campaign had reached $20,146,894!

Brothers Lugar and Bates were honored for their efforts in achieving this great feat with the naming of the driveway at the Administrative Office (Brennan Hall) as Lugar-Bates Drive.

A record-high 10 chapters were awarded the John Reily Knox Chapter Excellence award and an astounding 51 chapters received the Francis H. Sisson award at Saturday night’s banquet. Colorado Mines won the North Dakota newsletter division and runner up was Oklahoma. Missouri won the magazine division for the North Dakota award and runner up was Michigan. Idaho won the best web site, while Miami took honorable mention. Oklahoma State won the Wichita State competition. Miami won the eighth annual General Secretary’s Cup. The Permanent Organization Committee nominated three loyal Betas for terms on the Board of Trustees. The nominations were unanimously approved during Saturday night’s legislative session. Charles W. Warner, Lynchburg ’87 was re-elected as vice president; Joseph M. Troncale, Alabama ’63 was elected as vice president, and Christopher D. Miller, Kansas State ’86 was elected general treasurer. All will serve three-year terms.

Sunday, July 2 The 167th General Convention concluded with the traditional Prayer Breakfast. General Fraternity President P. Thomas (Tom) Purinton, Kansas State ’63 delivered an inspiring message highlighting the importance of self-governance and accountability in Greek life. He concluded, “Continuing to live the Beta Principles and values should make us better husbands and fathers, more productive in our businesses and professions, and better leaders in our religious and civic organizations and in our communities.”

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Convention Awards Shepardson Award – Bill Berry The prestigious Francis Wayland Shepardson award was bestowed upon former Assistant General Fraternity Archivist William W. Berry Jr., Vanderbilt ’68, (posthumously) on Thursday, June 29.

The Shepardson award, created in 2001 to recognize exemplary devotion and dedication to the Fraternity, its objects and obligations, is named in memory of Francis W. Shepardson, Denison 1882/Brown 1883, distinguished former president and general secretary of the Fraternity. The award recognizes brothers who embody the spirit and dedication of Brother Shepardson, and epitomize the concept of lifelong service to the Fraternity.

Bill Berry had a deep and profound love for Beta Theta Pi; that love followed him all the days of his life as he often reminded Betas, young and old, to “earn your badge every day.” Sadly, Berry passed away from cancer in 2001.

A graduate in education, Berry attended Vanderbilt School of Law and received his Doctor of Jurisprudence in 1972. He was an enthusiastic student of astronomy and the American Civil War. While serving as assistant General Fraternity archivist and chairman of the Museum Committee, which supervised the creation of the Beta Museum — a focal point of the Administrative Office in Oxford — he frequently made the drive from Nashville to Oxford for a long weekend of organizing the archives, searching historic files and even taking a polishing cloth to the John Reily Knox Loving Cup. Berry attended his first General Convention in 1966. Twenty years later, he would become secretary of the 147th General Convention, and later, president of the 149th Convention held at Toronto’s Inn on the Park in 1988. He served as official parliamentarian at two other Conventions. Berry was frequently identified as Beta’s foremost authority on The Code of Beta Theta Pi, and he coordinated the original production of The Singing Fraternity CD. In total, Berry attended some 18 Conventions and served the Fraternity as a chapter counselor, financial advisor, house corporation president, district chief and regional director.

“Earn Your Badge Every Day”

– William W. Berry Jr., Vanderbilt ’68

Individual Awards District Chief of the Year: James R. Curtis, Wisconsin ’86 Rookie DCs of the Year: Scott J. Allen, Minnesota ’95 and Benjamin M. Swartz, Connecticut ’05 Regional Director of the Year: Daniel H. Farmer, Cincinnati ’75 Interfraternalism Award: Dominic Greene (Washington) Greek Advisor of the Year: Chris Bullins (Florida) Advisor of the Year: James E. Delaney, Emory ’68 (Emory) General Secretary’s Leadership Award: Matthew J. Brawner, Truman State ’07 Housemother of the Year: Jan Franklin (Oregon)

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Knox Winners

Chapter Awards Alumni Relations: Kansas State and Miami Campus Involvement: Arizona, Colgate, Connecticut, Emory, Kansas State, Miami, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Northwestern, Oklahoma, Southern Illinois, Stevens, Truman State, Wabash and William & Mary

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Charles Henry Hardin Leadership: British Columbia, Colorado Mines, Connecticut, Miami, Oklahoma (highest overall), Oklahoma State, South Florida, Virginia Tech (highest percentage) and Wabash Francis H. Sisson (# of Sisson awards since 1982): Alabama (1), Arizona (6), Auburn (21), Baylor (3), British Columbia (16), Central Florida (3), Cincinnati (12), Colorado Mines (15), Columbia (1), Connecticut (4), Eastern Washington (6), Emory (9), Georgia (14), Georgia Tech (24), Johns Hopkins (3), Idaho (10), Illinois (5), Indiana (8), Kansas (15), Kansas State (18), Kenyon (3), Knox (9), Lawrence (11), Louisville (11), Maine (5), Miami (10), Michigan (9), Minnesota (10), Missouri (19), Missouri-Kansas City (12), Nebraska (12), North Dakota (5), Oklahoma (10), Oklahoma State (4), Oregon (5), Pennsylvania (15), Puget Sound (5), Purdue (7), Stevens (5), Texas A&M (8), Texas A&M-Corpus Christi (1), Texas-Arlington (3), Toronto (10), Truman State (7), Villanova (5), Wabash (6), Washington in St. Louis (9), Washington & Jefferson (6), Washington State (3), William & Mary (3) and Virginia Tech (3) General Secretary’s Cup: Miami (1st), Oklahoma State (2nd) and Virginia Tech (3rd) John Holt Duncan Service: Virginia Tech (annual), Colorado Mines (ongoing) John Reily Knox Chapter Excellence (# of Knox awards since 1997): Connecticut (1), Emory (1), Georgia Tech (1), Kansas State (4), Miami (6), Missouri (1), Nebraska (6), Oklahoma (4), Oklahoma State (2) and Virginia Tech (1)

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Most Improved Chapters: Case Western Reserve and Emory New Member Education: Kansas State, Knox, Miami, Missouri-Kansas City, Nebraska and Oklahoma State New Song Competition: Kansas State North Dakota (Publications): Colorado Mines (newsletter winner), Oklahoma (newsletter runner-up), Missouri (magazine winner), Michigan (magazine runner up) Recruitment: Kansas State, Miami, Nebraska, Northwestern and Truman State

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Risk Management: Connecticut, Kansas State, Nebraska, Texas A&M-Corpus Christi and Truman State Virginia Tech (Academics): Case Western Reserve, Colgate, Colorado State, Connecticut, Eastern Washington, Florida Atlantic, Indiana, Kansas, Loyola Marymount, Miami, Minnesota, Missouri-Kansas City, Oklahoma, Puget Sound, Southern Illinois, Tennessee, Texas A&M-Corpus Christi, Texas-Arlington, Truman State, Villanova, Virginia Tech, Wabash, Washington, Washington-St. Louis and Whitman. Most Improved GPA: Centre Highest GPA: Nebraska Web Site Excellence: Idaho (winner), Miami (honorable mention)

Swartz

Whitman Choral Cup: Oklahoma State Wichita State (Singing): Oklahoma State

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Legislation

Delegate Actions

The Convention officers are loyal Betas elected by the Convention to administer the business of the Fraternity through assisting committee work and supervising general legislative sessions. Past Convention presidents include Beta greats such as Wyllys C. Ransom (four times), William R. Baird (five times) and even John Reily Knox in 1890.

President: Joseph M. Troncale, Alabama ’63 Vice President: Heber Hiram Stephenson Jr., Miami ’39 (posthumously); James M. Strilesky, British Columbia ’72; Owen S. Williams, Toronto ’50, and John N. Turner, British Columbia ’49 Parliamentarian: Dr. Jay S. Reese, Indiana ’58 Secretary: Travis M. Fischer, Minnesota ’05 Committee of the Whole: Scott J. Allen, Minnesota ’95 Head Marshal: Terry Weber, Truman State ’01 Floor Managers: Dustin Anderson, Minnesota ’05 and Michael S. Wolford, Miami ’04 Assistant Floor Manager: Philip S. Fernandez, Miami ’06

The 120 chapter delegates to the 167th General Convention considered several important items of legislation.

Granted Charters Delegates approved charter petitions of two colonies: • Alpha Alpha chapter at Columbia University, founded in 1881 — re-colonized in 2003 • Alpha Phi chapter at Virginia Tech, founded in 1877 — re-colonized in 2003 Increased GPA Standard Delegates added another defining moment to Beta Theta Pi’s pioneering heritage voting to increase the GPA standard for chapters of the Fraternity. The new standard will require all chapters and colonies to meet or exceed a 2.7 GPA. In 1984, Beta Theta Pi was the first Fraternity to adopt a 2.5 standard for chapters. Again in 1997, Beta was the first to require a 2.5 of individual members. This move places the Fraternity well ahead of NorthAmerican Interfraternity Conference and other fraternity standards.

Adopted Inclusiveness Clause Delegates amended The Code of Beta Theta Pi to include a clause promoting member inclusiveness. The clause reads, “No chapter shall permit discrimination in membership selection, initiation, chapter operations or other activities of the Fraternity based upon any person’s race, color, creed, religion, age, disability, ethnic background, sexual orientation or national origin.”

Elected Board of Trustee Members Delegates re-elected Charles W. Warner, Lynchburg ’87 to the Board of Trustees as vice president. Joseph M. Troncale, Alabama ’63 was elected as vice president and Christopher D. Miller, Kansas State ’86 as general treasurer. All will serve three-year terms.

Warner is the director of Student Leadership & Involvement at West Chester University. He is a former chapter advisor and regional director.

Warner was first elected to the Board of Trustees in 2003.

Wabash and DePauw Delegates

Troncale is a business consultant and resides in Cumming, Georgia.

He has served as a district chief since 2003 and was recognized as the 2005 District Chief of the Year.

Miller is president and chief executive officer of Gammon Media Brokers; partners with the Berg Miller Group Realty Executives. He is a member of the Foundation Board of Directors and resides in Paradise Valley, Ariz.

The Board of Trustees, established in 1879, consists of nine men with rotating terms of three years. Each year two vice presidents and either the president, general secretary or general treasurer are elected.

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Leadership College The Peter F. Greiner Leadership College is yet another pillar in Beta Theta Pi’s leadership support structure, helping to build men of principle for principled lives. The program places strong emphasis on team-building, motivation, personal values, leading with character and the importance of collaboration.

During the 167th General Convention, more than 210 undergraduates and 47 facilitators participated in this annual education program.

Openness and Honesty “Leadership College gives today’s undergraduate leaders the opportunity to discover their own leadership abilities,” offered Director of Leadership Development Ryan King, Southern Illinois ’01. “The experience challenges students to live a life of integrity and opens their eyes to Beta Theta Pi on an international level.”

Morning sessions were lead by King and former Director of Operations and Education Jeffrey Rundle, Kansas State ’03. The curriculum consisted of personal exploration, leadership, The Radical Leap, ritual based decision making, how to influence change and more.

Lead Facilitator Donald “Dipper” DiPaolo, Michigan ’78, (bottom left) challenged the undergraduates during the first day, “How the heck are you going to be a good leader of others, if you can’t be open and honest with yourself?”

Across the convention floor, participants nod their heads in unison, smile politely or look eager to hear more.

Most understand the message quickly, and through the exhaustive curriculum and steadfast encouragement of DiPaolo, they are enthusiastic by the end of the College.

“Pull your chairs together, in pairs. I want you to talk to each other,” instructed DiPaolo.

The request to have the undergraduates rearrange themselves suggests with a gentle subtlety that the participants should move away from their “comfort zones.”

Outside of these zones, people tend to listen, actively participate and connect more quickly with other brothers.

Ben Johnson, Iowa ’08, shared a thought from his experience, “As a leadership student, I was able to network with brothers who brought with them the shining qualities that make them Betas and leaders. I was able to understand how other chapters functioning, learning from their mistakes and, hopefully, replicating their successes.”

Soon thereafter, each pair is discussing intimate details of their Beta experience, revealing new and interesting vantage points for similar situations.

DiPaolo revealed privately, “I don’t really feel like we’re doing anything out-of-the-ordinary here. We are just giving them all a gentle push to have open and honest conversations with one another.”

Perhaps that “gentle push” is just what the undergraduates needed to get them moving in the right direction.

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The Beta Four

. . . HARMONY SHALL EVER DWELL The piano has probably been there for years, sitting in the corner of the hotel foyer with a polished and black-lacquered wood finish. It is a beautiful instrument and yet, despite its obvious aesthetic appeal, Convention participants quietly overlook the piano during the first day of the 167th General Convention.

Maybe the piano would receive more attention if the lid was not buried beneath the clutter of Convention: meeting agendas, code amendments, chapter review packets, personal agendas and other items spread across the top.

It seems symbolic in a way that the business of the Fraternity, which is essential to maintaining success, has obscured a representation of a long-standing tradition. Nobody placed the documents on the piano with that intent, but it must have been easy to neglect such a fine piece of craftsmanship in favor of convenience. It must seem strange to an outsider, that an organization known internationally as the “singing fraternity” would use a handsome baby grand piano as little more than a glorified desk.

There were four undergraduates, however, that not only noticed the piano immediately upon their arrival, but also attended to it every day of the Convention experience. They are The Beta Four, a singing quartet comprised of Oklahoma State undergraduates including tenor Josh Edington ’07, lead Edy El-Rassi ’08, baritone Robert Riggs ’09 and bass Scott McBrayer ’07. Their love of music is what attracted them to Convention. At last year’s convention in Scottsdale, Arizona, these men entered the annual Wichita State Choral Cup competition and impressed the General Fraternity so much they were invited back this year with the sole purpose of performing.

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It is late in the evening on day one when The Beta Four finally arrives and the brothers are quite a few hours late. They are joking about something, probably about how late their plane was or how long the layover felt, possibly about how uncomfortable the entire trip has seemed. A bystander might say they look disheveled, tired or even worn-down, but their laughter keeps them in high spirits and they are immediately recognized as a likeable bunch.

Morning always arrives too early for the tired. The members of the quartet look as though “sleep” were a novel concept. They trudge wearily across the lobby floor, occasionally yawning, stretching or scratching at the stubble forming across their cheeks and down their necks. Sitting across from one another in the lounge of the hotel lobby, they seem a little disoriented.

Convention song leader Shelby Molter, Miami ’54, immediately notices the weary-faced men. With a twinkle in his eye, he gently teases El Rassi, “I can’t wait to hear what your voice sounds like.”

The men chuckle and El Rassi tries to have some fun at Molter’s expense. He pauses for a moment before realizing that he’s simply too tired to think of a clever response.

Realizing that they aren’t quite ready to start singing, Molter continues.

Riggs, Edington, ElRassi and McBrayer “We’re just so excited to get here,” Edington confided. “Eventually we may regret staying up so late but for now we’re thankful we made it.”

He’s referring to the fact that, although they are just a few of the last attendees still in the foyer, they have decided to have some fun around the piano.

McBrayer sits at the bench while the other three lean along the piano top.

After quickly settling into a comfortable pace, they draw a small crowd who snap their fingers after each song, genuinely impressed.

Eventually they leave to their rooms, smiling and laughing along the way.

“A few years back…” he begins, drawing their attention to an interesting Fraternity fact. The four men lean closely to their mentor as he tells a story about the time when he donated pitch pipes to every chapter in North America. Molter explains, as he pulls one from his pocket, that the pitch pipe manufacturer had never received an order so large. Naturally the company was curious about what purpose they could possibly serve.

Molter looks eagerly to the quartet, grinning broadly when he recalls his response, “They are for the singing fraternity.”

The men nodded, quickly comprehending the message behind Molter’s anecdote.

“Singing helps get us in touch with tradition,” McBrayer elaborates. “The experience of Beta Theta Pi may change, and there will always be brotherhood, but the songs unite us.”

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When they walk to the front of the room, they look confident. Singing at the celebration banquet has been their collective goal since day one.

They have quieted every person in the dining hall. Side conversations ebb to silence. The clink clank of silverware and porcelain plates suddenly stops.

Soon the hush is almost tangible and the audience holds its breath, waiting until a moment when normal breathing will not break the silence.

The message is easy enough to grasp for these men. This isn’t the first time that a high quality quartet has borne from the halls of Gamma Lambda. The current Beta Four is simply upholding a tradition of singing excellence that originated in the 50s.

Molter suggests, “Singing is the one thing in Beta that transcends generations.”

Many alumni would certainly agree with Molter. Former General Fraternity Vice President Ferdinand Del Pizzo, Washington in St. Louis ’58, states, “Besides our ritual, singing is the cement that has held the Fraternity together.” Del Pizzo was among the many alumni and sweethearts that were privy to a quiet early morning concert in a lounge next to the main lobby of the hotel.

Back in the foyer, the quartet is huddled, practicing one last time before the big gig of the weekend.

“We figured out that we were practicing about seven hours a day,” Edington guesstimates.

All of that singing really pays off during the weekend finale, which culminates in front of more than 700 undergraduates, alumni, sweethearts and Friends of Beta at the celebration banquet of the final day.

The Beta Four is about to start. Cool and collected, the quartet’s members look to one another as a cue. They let a single note hang from a pitch pipe: D - their opening note. With a deep breath, their voices melt together as they sing the first chord of “Beta Rose.”

As the first song ends, the audience rises quickly to their feet, thunderously applauding the seemingly effortless harmonies. The boys from Oklahoma State stand under the bright lights of the stage, bashfully awaiting a moment when they can begin their next song.

However, soon after the next song, the General Convention attendees have jumped to their feet again. Maybe they should have never sat down in the first place.

Many have never heard Beta songs performed the way they were written but a few alumni can recall times when these songs were more than just tunes sung at Convention and chapter meetings. A great many alumni wipe away the fog of memory, bringing to mind cherished recollections such as their first formal and the sweetheart they pinned or their initiation and the brothers who have been lost since then. The songs of Beta Theta Pi speak to these memories and carry tradition to the undergraduate.

Molter explains, “It goes back to the 50s for me. What it evokes are the people of that era, my pledge class, the serenades, the contests, the Beta Quartet. The singing of Beta songs brings all that back. The Beta Four is probably the best thing to happen

musically to this fraternity in quite a long time. I’m hoping they spur other chapters to realize their potential. Plus they are just really nice guys.”

With Convention coming down from an exciting crescendo, it is interesting to note that someone has cleared the clutter from the top of the piano in the corner of the hotel foyer. Perhaps this is a matter of happenstance, merely an example of the business of the Fraternity having worked itself out.

Or perhaps there was a brother who was so touched by the music that he made a more deliberate effort to clear the piano of any clutter in hopes of catching just one more Beta tune.

In any case, the piano reflects the lobby lights just a little more brightly after the men of Gamma Lambda brought their harmony to the Convention experience. — S. Brylski

THE ORIGINAL FOUR Oklahoma State’s Bill Thompson ’59, Bob Hill ’59, Bryan Duke ’59 and Larry Blake ’60 organized their quartet in the fall of 1955.

They were regularly featured on a weekly television show in Oklahoma City and, after two years, made a recording in New York City. At one point, the United States Army Field Band asked a few of them to join their group… so they enlisted. These brothers still get together once a year to sing and remember the old days. Thompson was a leading factor in reorganizing The Beta Four recently. He lives in Stillwater and regularly helps the young men with song choices and practice.

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Convention Roster

2005-06 Board of Trustees President P.

Thomas Purinton, Kansas State ’63; General Secretary: David W. Wright, Ohio State ’67; General Treasurer: John H. Stebbins, Emory ’92; Vice Presidents: John V. Conway, South Dakota ’56; Kenneth J. Grispin, Rutgers ’70; W. Martin Haskell, Ohio Wesleyan ’68; Gant Redmon, Illinois ’59; David E. Schmidt, South Florida ’92; Charles W. Warner, Lynchburg ’87

Foundation Board of Directors Chairman

Thomas W. Hook, Miami ’81; Directors: W.H. (Bert) Bates, Missouri ’49; James J. Ellis, Missouri ’55; Michael G. Feinstein, MIT ’82; Garland G. Fritts, Illinois ’52; William F. Hahn, Lehigh ’49; Jeffrey Lieberman, Penn ’96; Lynn C. Maddox, Georgia

Tech ’64; Christopher D. Miller, Kansas State ’86; Jeffrey N. Newton, Miami ’77; Richard C. Spangler, North Carolina ’71. Representing the Foundation Board of Canada: John R. Birkett, Western Ontario ’65; Larry Saunders, Western Ontario ’70; Owen S. Williams, Toronto ’50

Advisory Council Peter W.C. Barnhart, Miami

’66; Ferdinand Del Pizzo Jr., Washington in St. Louis ’58; John K. Easton Jr., Wesleyan ’58; Robert T. Grand, Wabash ’78; Ronald P. Helman, Miami ’55; Bruce M. Lloyd, Brown ’69; Richard G. Lugar, Denison ’54; James A. McMullen III, Texas ’54; Wade H. McMullen, Texas ’79; B. Hume Morris, Centre ’68; Robert L. Schnese, Wisconsin ’83; Peter E. Van de Water, St. Lawrence ’58; Owen S. Williams, Toronto ’50

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Eric J. Eickhoff, Ohio Wesleyan ’00; Asst. Gen. Treasurer/Ch. Finance: Michael J. Kearney, Washington in St. Louis ’62; Editor: Thomas C. Olver, Central Michigan ’98; Historian: B. Hume Morris, Centre ’68; Leadership Development Advisor: Donald G. DiPaolo, Michigan ’78; Song Leader: Shelby L. Molter, Miami ’54

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Board of Trustees

Troncale, Alabama ’63; Parliamentarian: Jay S. Reese, Indiana/DePauw ’58; Secretary: Travis M. Fischer, Minnesota ’05; Committee of the Whole: Scott J. Allen, Minnesota ’95; Head Marshal: Terry Weber Jr., Truman State ’01; Floor Managers: Dustin L. Anderson, Minnesota ’01; Michael S. Wolford, Miami ’04; Asst. Floor Manager: Philip S. Fernandez, Miami ’06

Regional Directors Grant E. Birtch, Beloit ’81;

Jerry M. Blesch, Centre ’60; G. Scott Falconer, Western Ontario ’82; Daniel H. Farmer, Cincinnati ’75; Robert K. Hall II, Purdue ’72; Roderick B. Hastie, Auburn ’82; Michael R. Okenquist, Villanova ’94; Richard E. Phenneger, Washington ’58; Paul B. Swartz, Kansas State ’64

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Scott J. Allen, Minnesota ’95; Robert W. Arndt, Willamette ’03; Matthew J. Barton, Washington State ’02; Christian S. Bauer, Florida ’66; Stavan R. Bhatt, Louisville ’98; Robert S. Billoni, Florida Atlantic ’95; Joseph B. Buchanan, Washington State ’53; Robert J. Burwell, Syracuse ’74; Aaron J. Calkins, GMI-EMI ’88; Joseph A. Chinnici, Jr., Ohio

State ’64; James R. Curtis, Wisconsin ’86; James E. Delaney, Emory ’68; John M. Groom, Miami ’58; R. Scott Hayes, Purdue ’68; Kristofer J. Huffman, San Jose State ’03; Kristopher J. Katelman, South Florida ’05; Robert L. Kent, West Virginia ’76; Kevin J. Maher, Kansas State ’01; Vincent E. Mikolay, Bethany ’00; Jeffrey J. Mores, Toronto ’97; Hunter W. Morris, Auburn ’00; Puraj P. Patel, Virginia Tech ’05; Kent S. Peterson, Washington & Jefferson ’05; Richard W. Pickerell, Denver ’87; Cary D. Stoneman, Arizona State ’79; Benjamin M. Swartz, Connecticut ’05; Andrew R. Thomas, WisconsinOshkosh ’97; Douglas G. Tommie, Eastern Kentucky ’77; Joseph M. Troncale, Alabama ’63; Stephen D. Walker, Oklahoma State ’83; Terry D. Weber, Truman State ’01; Jeremy D. York, Saint Louis ’99; George W. Yurgaitis, Hampden-Sydney ’89; Christopher R. Zapalski, Nova Southeastern ’98

Administrative Office Staff Administrative

Secretary: Stephen B. Becker, Florida ’69; Office Manager: Mary Tharp; Director, Beta Theta Pi Foundation: Jonathan J. Brant, Miami ’75; Assoc.

Director, Beta Theta Pi Foundation: L. Martin Cobb, Eastern Kentucky ’96; Director of Development: Laura Lednik; Alumni and Donor Relations Coordinator: Carolyn White; Editor/Director of Communications: Thomas C. Olver, Central Michigan ’98; Assoc. Director of Communications: MacGregor H. Hill II, William & Mary ’04; Assoc.

Editor: Steven M. Brylski, Virginia Tech ’06; Director of Information Technology: Kye D. Hittle, Kansas State ’99; Director of Chapter Services: Judson A. Horras, Iowa State ’97; Directors of Operation and Education: Michael S. Wolford, Miami ’04; Dustin L. Anderson, Minnesota ’05; Director of Expansion and Recruitment: J.B. Scherpelz, Miami ’05; Director of Volunteer Development: Jason P. Waggoner, Truman State ’04; Director of Leadership Development: Ryan E. King, Southern Illinois ’01; Senior Leadership Consultants: Alexander R. Curcuru, Washington in St. Louis ’05; Joshua P. Fairchild, Oklahoma State ’05; Travis M. Fischer, Minnesota ’05; Corey B. White, Southern Illinois ’04; Leadership Consultants: Philip S. Fernandez, Miami ’06; Russell H. Katigan, Oklahoma State ’05; Joe A. Kokojan, Oklahoma ’06; Adam Porter-Price, Connecticut ’06; Brett M. Rundle, Kansas State ’06; David L. Schmidt, Connecticut ’06; Robert T. Umstadter, San Jose State ’05

Interns Matthew J. Brawner, Truman State

’07; Jacob M. Kuhnline, Knox ’07; Bryan A. Luff, Oklahoma ’08

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Fraternal Fifties

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Ladies and Guests

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Alabama David Dailey ’08, *Robert Perry ’07, Joseph Troncale ’63 Arizona *Daniel Huck ’07, Evan Jensen ’09 Arizona State Cary Stoneman ’79 Auburn Roderick Hastie ’82, Hunter Morris ’00, *Preston Seckman ’08 Baylor *Brett Messerall ’09 Beloit Grant Birtch ’81 Bethany *Justin Elkins ’07, Vincent Mikolay ’00, Korey Mullin ’08 Bishop’s Michael Joseph Riesberry ’96 British Columbia Karim Bandali ’06, Chris Carrique ’08, David Cotterall ’09, Joshua Cox ’06, R. Morgan Fane ’08, P. Sean Kearney ’07, Andrew Livingston ’05, Adam McBride ’06, Robert McLean ’08, David Milligan ’07, Gavin Morrison ’09, David O’Mahony ’07, *Brian Quittenton ’06, David Rae ’00, Michael Scott ’09, John Turner ’49 Brown Bruce Lloyd ’69 Cal State-Chico *Julian Avilla ’06 California-Berkeley Justin Bedecarre ’07, Christopher Laird ’07 California-Irvine Shahriar Esfandiari ’07, *Peter Gabrio ’07, Kevin Grochow ’07, Alex Lamb ’08 California-Los Angeles Jameson Greco ’07, *Ryan Hall ’07, Andrew Huge ’08, Bryan Miranda ’08, Nicolas Pontecorvo ’06, Benjamin Rios ’06, Matthew Sferrazza ’06, Andrew Sheerin ’06, Christopher Vargas ’08 California-Santa Barbara Zachary Bursley ’07, *Benjamin Gocke ’07, Sean Murray ’09, Evan Rodriguez ’07, David Walker ’09 Carleton Steven Alexopoulos ’06, Alex Bolotenko ’09, Damian Dauksza ’09, Ian Johnson ’09, *Fraser MacQuarrie ’08, Caleb O’Connell ’06, Martin Pineault ’09, Eric Riley ’09, Matthew Zic ’09, Paul Zurakowski ’08 Carnegie Mellon Ryan Logue ’07, *Michael Mutino ’08, *James Rogers ’07, James White ’07 Case Western Reserve William Moses IV ’09, Cody Rutledge ’09 Central Florida Warren Christophel ’07, Matthew Gary ’07, *Garrett Hyer ’08 Central Michigan Gregory Compton ’86, Donavan Jackson ’99, *Ross McCallum ’08, Thomas Olver ’98

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Centre Jerry Blesch ’60, B. Hume Morris ’68, *Benjamin Ray ’07 Chicago John Dietmann ’59 Cincinnati William Beckwith ’07, Daniel Farmer ’75, Brandon Hall ’06, John Schulke Jr. ’02, *Jason Steinhauer ’07, Emanuel Werner ’07 Clemson *Creed Taylor ’08 Colgate *Ryan Drumm ’07, Bruce Fein ’84 Colorado Mines Marshall Aurand ’07, Janson Ferrera ’09, *T. Weston Hamilton ’07, James Harrold ’09, Aaron Krening ’07, Logan Ronhovde ’08, Andrew Smith ’07, John Stahl ’08 Colorado State *Brett Dobinsky ’08 Columbia *Andrew Lebed ’06, Bryan Mochizuki ’07 Connecticut Matthew Barry ’05, *Christopher Cantu ’06, Nicholas Gelbar ’06, Andrew Jorge ’08, Jared Kaprove ’06, Danny Martins ’04, Matthew Neville ’06, Adam Porter-Price ’06, Andrew Schmidt ’04, David Schmidt ’06, Benjamin Swartz ’05, Joseph Synnott ’08, Matthew Touchette ’07 Cornell *Kevin Ciaccio ’07, Robert Ippolito ’08, Michael McLachlan ’08, Nicholas Polizzi ’08 Denison *Tyler Blair ’07, Timothy Henson ’07, Richard Lugar ’54, Joshua Mankoff ’09, Brett Masarky ’07, Peter Shoop ’67, Philip Vogel ’09 Denver *Christopher Draper ’08, Richard Pickerell ’87 DePauw Zachary Marquand ’07, *Daniel Moon ’08 East Carolina *Matthew Levtzow ’07 Eastern Kentucky Donald Bell ’08, Martin Cobb ’96, Justin Cunningham ’09, Jeremy Kelly ’09, Tyler Myers ’09, *Adam Rice ’08, Douglas Tommie ’77 Eastern Washington *Russell Knight ’07, Jason Wilcox ’08 Emory James Delaney ’68, *Jeffrey Smith ’07, John Stebbins ’92 Florida Brian Barry ’08, Christian Bauer ’66, Stephen Becker ’69, *Steven Brotman ’07, Jordan See ’08 Florida Atlantic Robert Billoni ’95, *Nicolas Jones ’07 Florida International *Gabriel Shapanka ’07

George Washington *Benjamin LaBuz ’06, Cameron Warner ’08 Georgia Whitney McClung ’09, *Travis Meyer ’07 Georgia Tech Joseph Crist ’08, Lynn Maddox ’64, *Jason Piciask ’08 GMI-EMI Aaron Calkins ’88 Guelph Jeffrey Ferguson ’94, Sasha Green ’95, Mark Nell ’95, David O’Meara ’92 Hampden-Sydney *Aubrey Brown III ’07, Scott McMorris ’06, George Yurgaitis ’89 Hanover James Budros ’67 Idaho Miles Babb ’09, Brian Fletcher ’09, *Kenneth Henderson ’08 Illinois Garland Fritts ’52, John Kosir ’09, Steven L’Heureux ’08, Gant Redmon ’59, Jack Sheehan ’08, *Basile Souferis ’08 Indiana Matthew Baldwin ’09, William Bennett Jr. ’09, Kyle Dietz ’09, *Michael Esworthy ’08, Charles McCormick ’72, Jay Reese ’58, T. Taylor Teague ’09 Iowa Steven Bensema ’06, Lucas Christain ’03, Benjamin Johnson ’08 Iowa State Matthew Grennan ’02, Judson Horras ’97 Johns Hopkins David Bobart ’96, *Walter Chou ’07, Dan D’Orlando ’07 Kansas *Michael Raupp ’07, Michael Schoenhals ’07, Preston Schraeder ’10, Tyler Thress ’09, A. Lake Wooten ’08 Kansas State Christopher Althoff ’00, Devon Claycamp ’09, Matthew Coleman ’09, Jay Farias ’08, Dru Hinman ’09, Kye Hittle ’99, Patrick Karcz ’08, Casey Laur ’09, Kevin Maher ’01, Christopher Miller ’86, Andrew Mirakian ’08, Steven Otte ’08, P. Thomas Purinton ’63, Benjamin Robinson ’09, Brett Rundle ’06, Jeffrey Rundle ’03, *James Schwartz ’08, John Schwartz ’09, Ian Stinson ’09, Scott Summers ’09, Paul Swartz ’64, Matthew Woodward ’08 Kenyon *William Lippert ’07 Knox Timothy Beishir ’08, John Boylan ’08, Jarret Corrow ’08, Jacob Kuhnline ’07, *Nolan Scanlan ’07 Lawrence *Dru Claar ’07, Daniel Hertel ’09, James Hustace ’07, Jason Valerius ’97, Bruce Wenger ’89 Lehigh Christopher Adamski ’09, Frank Araps ’09, Timothy Burke ’09, Gary Calotta ’09, *Brett Cochran ’07, Stefan Dainard ’08, Andrew Edmonds ’09, William Hahn ’49, Frederick Hencken ’09, Joseph Kain ’09, Andrew Kent ’09, Timothy Lewis ’06, Boris Lutsenko ’09, Jeffrey Merten ’09, Jared Santisi ’09, Zachary Scheuermann ’09, Jeffrey Schwait ’09, Noah Sloan ’09, Jason Tremmel ’09 Louisville Stavan Bhatt ’98, Michael Brown Jr. ’09, *Gregory Maggard ’07 Loyola Marymount Shannon Dardashti ’07, *Thomas Martin ’08 Lynchburg Charles Warner ’87 Miami Peter Barnhart ’66, Jonathan Brant ’75, Ryan Clark ’09, Michael Davis ’08, Philip Fernandez ’06, John Groom ’58, Zachary Hines ’05, Ronald Helman ’55, Thomas Hook ’81, *Kevin Iacofano ’06, Michael McDonel ’09, Shelby Molter ’54, Jeffrey Newton ’77, Stuart Ostro ’08, Ryan Repko ’08, T. Calloway Robertson IV ’08, Jonathan Scherpelz ’05, Wayne Tsai ’08, Paul Wagoner ’07, Matthew Welty ’07, Gordon White ’68, Michael Wolford ’04 Michigan Brian Aledort ’09, M. Hunter Arizmendi ’09, Donald DiPaolo ’78, Matthew Doyle ’08, Gary Forgach ’09, Peter Garber ’09, *Sean Gillen ’08, Robert Hutchman ’93, Ryan McNeil ’08, Reid Spearin ’08, Daniel Tatro ’08, Brandon Thomas ’09

Michigan State *Eric Walstrom ’08 Middle Tennessee State *Ross Johnson ’08, Justin Loecher ’06, Kory Schalm ’09 Minnesota Scott Allen ’95, Dustin Anderson ’05, *Eric Butz ’07, Travis Fischer ’05, Gregory Jensen ’08, Brian Jokinen ’09 Mississippi Thomas Alexander ’67, William Lipscomb ’65, *Jack Weir ’07 Missouri William Bates ’49, Nicholas Ebert ’08, Ivan Eck ’09, James Ellis ’55, *Dan Howard ’08, Clark Mechlin ’07, Jared Palmer ’07, Austin Preston ’07, Richard Thomas III ’08, Robert Thompson II ’09, Jeffrey Wertenberger ’08, Clayton Wood ’08 Missouri-Kansas City *Barry Bernabe ’09 MIT Yardley Chittick ’22, Michael Feinstein ’82 Nebraska Bradley Jacox ’09, Stuart Reynolds Sr. ’53, Jason Schnack ’09, Taylor Schnack ’09, Andrew Spitsnogle ’09, *Russell Swan ’07 North Carolina Michael Griffin ’75, *Clayton Griffin ’07, Richard Spangler ’71 North Dakota Patrick Matol ’06, *Zachary Smith ’08 Northwestern Ryan Bunn ’06, *Matthew Larson ’07, Samuel Morales ’08, Nova Southeastern *Alex Chamberlain ’08, Christopher Zapalski ’98 Ohio *Brian Morrison ’07 Ohio State Joseph Chinnici Jr. ’64, *Matthew Copeland ’05, Matthew Ehrman ’09, David Wright ’67 Ohio Wesleyan Eric Eickhoff ’00, W. Martin Haskell ’68 Oklahoma Grayson Barnes ’09, Andrew Bennett ’08, *Bradley Brown ’07, Jeffrey Cartmell ’09, Cory Christofferson ’09, Anthony DeGiusti ’09, Steven Harral ’07, Koby Harrington ’09, Tyler Jennings ’08, Joe Kokojan ’06, Bryan Luff ’08, Michael May ’08, Jonathon McCartney ’08, Kelly Mercer ’08, Clay Partridge ’09, Brady Sisson ’09, Travis Storts ’09, Jeffrey Vestring ’09, Christopher Wood ’08, Justin Young ’08 Oklahoma State Josh Edington ’07, Edward El Rassi ’08, Joshua Fairchild ’05, Payton Flournoy ’08, *Robert Foland ’07, Nathan Higgins ’09, Russell Katigan ’05, N. Kyle Longworth ’09, Andrew McBrayer ’07, Robert Riggs ’09, Jody Vivion ’09, Stephen Walker ’83 Oregon Joel Arellano ’08, *Cody Covey ’08 Penn *Andrew Gutleber ’08, Jeffrey Lieberman ’96 Pepperdine Kline Oliver ’08, J. Mac Smith ’08, *Trevor Thurling ’08 Puget Sound Kurt Kalanz ’09 Purdue *Robert Anderson ’07, Michael Andre ’08, James Brigden ’07, Michael Burns ’08, Joseph Camp Jr. ’07, Nick Coomer ’08, John Douglas ’08, Justin Greenwalt ’08, Robert Hall II ’72, R. Scott Hayes ’68, Steven Keyworth ’07, Matthew Kraushar ’07, Timothy Lynott ’08, Luke McAfee ’09, Stephen Ramey ’08, Michael Schaus ’08, Michael Steel ’08 Rhode Island *Eric Smith ’08 Rutgers Kenneth Grispin ’70 Saint Louis *Jeffrey Hendricks ’07, Michael Ogle ’07, Jeremy York ’99 San Diego *Geoffrey Appleyard ’07 San Jose State Kristofer Huffman ’03, Michael Lloyd ’08, Vincent Mackewicz ’07, Sean Miller ’97, *Thomas Shess III ’09, Harrison Simon ’08, Robert Umstadter ’05 South Dakota *Christopher Barondeau ’08, Tyler Barondeau ’09, John Conway ’56, Tom

167th General Convention McElhany ’09, John Thietje ’61, Peter Wagner ’62, Dirk Waite ’09 South Florida Arthur Fizell Jr. ’07, Kristopher Katelman ’05, Kyle Myers ’06, David Schmidt ’92, *Anthony Valcarel ’08 Southern Illinois *Miles Bardell ’07, Andrew Hudgens ’05, Ryan King ’01, Corey White ’04 Southern Methodist Claud Croft ’60 St. Lawrence Peter Van de Water ’58 Stevens *Ryan Bennick ’08, Lee Burwell ’08, *O. Pierce Smith ’06, Neal Twaddel ’10 Syracuse Robert Burwell ’74 Tennessee *Paul Chinetti ’08 Texas *Chad Hallmark ’06, James McMullen III ’54, Wade McMullen ’79 Texas A&M *Todd Hunter Jr. ’08 Texas A&M-Corpus Christi *Joshua Machicek ’06 Texas Tech Christopher Baker ’06, Kevin Hunstable ’07, Dean Stalcup ’71, *Ryan Todd ’07 Texas-Arlington *Daniel Ogle ’07 Toronto Kevin Barker ’08, Christopher Becker ’92, Kevin Berg ’09, Joseph Buerger ’09, Christopher Canning ’09, Louie Cerqua ’07, *Brennan Corey ’07, Nicholas D’Amico ’08, Robert DeFilippi ’08, Neal Dodge ’09, Ryan Elcock ’06, Kevin Everingham ’93, Joshua Hall ’07, Zaen Hamid ’08, Andrew Hill ’06, Ross Marsh ’90, Robert McConnell ’79, Jeffrey Mores ’97, D. Jim Mylonas ’07, Peter Mylonas ’08, John Smid ’99, Kenneth Stephen ’77, Mark Stinson ’09, Aditya Subramanian ’08, Dean Vandelinde ’09, Owen Williams ’50, David Wong ’84, Paul

Wong ’81, Hanpo Yu ’09 Truman State Matthew Brawner ’07, *Noah Devine ’07, Mark Kirtland ’07, Jason Waggoner ’04, Terry Weber ’01 Utah *Nicholas Macey ’07 Villanova *Christopher David ’08, Michael Okenquist ’94 Virginia Tech Marc Becker ’09, Matthew Becker ’09, Steven Brylski ’06, Christopher Buman ’06, *David Campbell ’07, Charles Comer ’75, Robert Copeland ’08, Thomas Hooper ’10, Ling-Lun Hsia ’08, William Hung ’07, S. Wayne Kay ’73, Glenn Kaye ’06, Christopher Love ’07, Gary Markle ’96, Daniel McGuinness ’07, Ryan O’Donnell ’09, Puraj Patel ’05, Daniel Raynes ’10, Kenneth Raynes ’09, Tilghman Shamer III ’07, Jared Tucker ’07 Wabash Bart Banach ’08, Robert Brandt ’08, Ross Dillard ’07, Stephen Egan ’09, Robert Grand ’78, Ryan Grand ’08, Kyle McClammer ’08, *Joshua Owens ’07, Daniel Petrie ’07, Andrew Rodenbarger ’08, Adrian Starnes ’07, Brandon Stewart ’08, H. Jacob Turner ’07, Michael Wartman ’09 Washington Drew Burchard ’08, Andrew Donaldson ’09, *Max Harden ’09, Mark Muhlhauser ’00, Richard Phenneger ’58, Justin Pratt ’09, Joel Wukelic ’09 Washington & Jefferson Kent Peterson ’05, *Keith Pisarcik ’07 Washington in St. Louis Gregory Bartram ’07, *Judson Clark ’07, Alexander Curcuru ’05, Ferdinand Del Pizzo Jr. ’58, Mark Hines ’06, Michael Kearney ’62, Aaron Kozuki ’05 Washington State Ryan Anderson ’08, Matthew Barton ’02, Joseph Buchanan ’53, Loren Harris ’07, *Shawn Wood ’08

Wesleyan John Easton Jr. ’58, *Christopher Jasinski ’08 West Chester Jeffrey Dorunda ’08 West Virginia Christopher Allen ’05, Robert Kent ’76 Western Ontario Duncan Attlesey ’07, Brooker Belcourt ’08, Alessandro Bertucci ’07, John Birkett ’65, Elias Cord ’06, Jordan Dalzell ’08, Stephen Deller ’80, G. Scott Falconer ’82, James Grimm ’06, Raheem Jindani ’06, Robert McClelland ’55, David Phelan ’08, James Quittenton ’08, Larry Saunders ’70, *Matt Watt ’08, Mark Wellman ’07, Nolan Zucchet ’07 Western Reserve Thomas Lipton ’63 Westminster J. Raleigh Blakemore ’07, Aaron Browne ’07, Joseph Eichacker ’07, *Shawn Manning ’07 Wichita State Jason Carlson ’09, *Brian Hund ’08 Willamette Robert Arndt ’03, *Tyler Gerttula ’07, Jon Steiner ’63 William & Mary MacGregor Hill II ’04, Brett Rector ’09, *Matthew Taylor ’08 Wisconsin Kyle Borgardt ’07, James Curtis ’86, *Maxwell Lord ’07, Robert Schnese ’83, Andrew Stravers ’07 Wisconsin-Oshkosh Ryan Bares ’07, Nathan Gribowski ’07, Brett Propson ’08, Andrew Thomas ’97, *B. Drew Thornsberry ’07 Wittenberg Jonathan Newcomer ’05, *Paul Quatman ’07 Yale *Adam Clark-Joseph ’07

Guests Jessica Allen, Angela Arrey-Wastavino, Judith Barnhart, Melissa Barton, Trudy Becker, Karen Blesch, Caitlin Brant, Mindy Brant, Marliene Buchanan, Susan Budros, Chris Bullins, Nina Cameron, Lizanne Ceconi, Samuel Cheslak, Karen Chinnici, Jenise Conway, Margaret Croft, Mary Curtis, Kathryn Marie Danyko, Steven Dealph, Linda Del Pizzo, Linda Delaney, Jane Easton, Van Ellis, Jan Franklin, Eric Franklin, Mark Friskney, Dominic Greene, Casey Grispin, Mary Jane Hall, Mary Jane Hayes, Betsy Hook, Laura Hook, Kara Horras, Susan Kay, Spencer Kimball, Sue Kraft Fussell, Shelley Markle, Mary Louise McMullen, Jan Molter, Elizabeth Montemayor, Miss Morgan, Laura O’Meara, Sue Overton, Molly Purinton, Ann Reese, Frankie Reynolds, Jake Schmidt, Kimberly Schmidt, Andrew Schnese, Daina Schnese, Lori Schnese, Taunia Coe Schulke, Sally Shoop, Chip Sinders, Kay Swartz, Mary Tharp, Jan Thietje, Coreen Thomas, Sydney Thomas, Judith Troncale, Amy Valerius, Connie Wagner, Mark Walker, Marcia Walker, Douglas Wood, Paige Wood, Laura Zapalski

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In Loving Memory

Stevens, William R. Jr. ’64, Sept. 13. Served in the Marine Corps 1958-60. He established a private practice then became deputy county attorney and two years later was made chief criminal deputy county attorney. He was involved in many high profile cases during his 15 years as chief. He was appointed assistant U.S. attorney and retired in 1999. He wrote a book, Deadly Intentions, in 1982, which was made into a television movie.

Baylor

Lowrance, D. Trent Jr. ’87, June 14, as a result of a fall. He was an Eagle Scout, honor student and swimmer. A senior market research analyst and a mathematical whiz, he enjoyed games and puzzles, and was a huge sports fan. Survived by wife (of 18 years) Gina and son William.

Beloit

Branch, Edgar M. ’34, Aug. 14. During WWII he taught cadets in the U.S. Navy V-12 program and the Naval Radio School at Miami.

He taught English and was chairman of the department from 1941-78. He received the Mark Twain Circle of American’s Lifetime Achievement Award and the MidAmerica Award for Distinguished Contributions. He was awarded the first Modern Language Association Prize and the “Ohioana Pegasus Award,” received Miami’s Benjamin Harrison medallion, the Nancy Dasher Book Award and a Distinguished Service Citation Award. He was founder and the first president of Miami University Friends of the Library, the Weigel-Branch Scholar Leader Study in Elliott Hall is dedicated to him. He was the author or editor of 15 books and scores of articles. Survived by wife Mary Jo, daughters Sydney and Marian, and four grandchildren.

Nethercut, Dr. Philip E. ’42, June 2. Served as a Navy lieutenant in WWII. He began as a chemist in the research dept. at Watervliet Paper and later Scott Paper Co. He led Technical Assoc. of the Pulp & Paper Industry for 30 years from New York to Atlanta, retiring as vice chairman and became worldwide ambassador of American paper. He was inducted into the Paper Industry Hall of Fame and won the A.S.A.E. Key Award. Was awarded with honorary diplomas from both the Mexican and Brazilian national paper technical assoc. and knighted by the Finnish government.

Active in his community and efforts to host the Olympic Games in Atlanta working with several governors to attract international business to the state. Survived by wife (of 57 years) Lee, daughters Gail and Anne, son Bruce, five grandchildren, twin sister Lois and Beta brother Richard D. ’49. Beta father William R. 1912 (dec.)

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Albee, George W. ’43, July 8. Served in the Air Force for three years. He wrote more than a dozen books and countless articles on the merits of prevention and received numerous awards for his work, such as the Gold Medal Award for Public Service, the Lifetime Achievement Award in Applied Prevention Psychology and the Distinguished Presidential Citation.

From 1954-71, he taught at Case Western Reserve as professor of psychology. He was known internationally as the father of the pre-

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ventionist movement and a professor emeritus of psychology at the University of Vermont.

Served on the Eisenhower and Carter Presidential Commissions of Mental Health and remained active speaking and writing at the Florida Mental Health Institute and University of South Florida. He was a believer that mental illness was a result of social inequities such as poverty and discrimination, curable through political and social change. Survived by wife Margaret, daughters Marina and Sarah, sons Luke and Alexander, and 10 grandchildren.

Hettler, James R. ’52, June 12. Played college varsity baseball and basketball. Served two years in the Army. He worked for AT&T, and became vice president of marketing for RCA Alascom in Anchorage, Alaska. In 1978 became VP for Continental Telephone in Atlanta, in 1980 became founder and president of JRH and Assoc., a successful management consulting business he managed and operated for 20 years. Served on the Alumni Council for many years and was active in golf and tennis.

Survived by wife Miriam, daughters Jennifer Page and Judy Grune, and six grandchildren.

Beta brothers Robert F. ’55 and G. William ’37 (dec.) and cousin Lorenzo G. Runk III ’59.

MacPherson, James T. III (Mac) ’47, May 11.

Served in the Marine Corps as a corporal and expert rifleman. He was in sales for Swift Ice Cream Co., Rainbo Bakery and worked 23 years for Frito Lay Inc. He was gifted with a beautiful voice and sang at many functions and in variety shows in the area. Active in his community, he did more than 10,000 volunteer work hours at St. Joseph’s Hospital.

Survived by wife Cathy, daughter Terry, sons James T. IV and Thomas B., and two grandchildren.

Case Western Reserve

Cousins, Scott E. ’80, Aug. 28. He was a certified public accountant and senior accountant with McGill, Power, Bell and Associates. He was an avid golfer, Cub Scout leader and active in community. Survived by wife Patricia, daughter Courtney and son Kyle.

Chicago

Woodward, Guy Jr. ’40, July 2. (See Washington & Jefferson.)

Colgate

Nesper, Howard A. ’50, July 8 Merrow, Lyford A. II ’52, Feb. 16. He was on the rifle team, lacrosse, skiing and ROTC. He was captain in Air Force 1952-57 and went on to become president and treasurer of the Ossipee Lumber Corp. Later worked as a broker for Stewart Nelson Realty. Survived by wife Judith.

Turley, Thomas B. ’48, Feb. 12. He was editor of school magazine and played soccer. Served in Marine Corps 1944-46. He had a reporting career with Pawtucket Times in Rhode Island and later with Associated Press. He later entered network news in 1967 joining the staff of OBS News, then transferred to NBC News as a national editor, becoming a producer of NBC News Today. Survived by sons Jeffrey and Thomas, and three grandchildren and friend Nancy Meymand.

Colorado

Walker, James O. (Beno) ’45, March 8. He was in the Navy’s V-12 program and active duty with Navy’s Seabee’s during WWII. He worked as a project engineer for Bechtel Construction and an oil and gas landman. He was co-owner, with his brother Dick, of Walker Brothers Lumber Company, 1955-94. An avid skier, fisherman and golfer, he was active in his community. Survived by wife Prudence, daughter Lisa, son Huntington and seven grandchildren. Beta brother Thaddeus H. ’41.

Colorado College

Griffiths, Richard M. (Dick) ’70, June 13

Colorado School of Mines Holmes, Richard (Dick) ’38, Jan. 16

Cornell

Harron, Joseph F. ’48, Nov. 18, 2005

Dartmouth

Warner, E. Blair ’38, June 14. Served in the Army during WWII and Korea. He was the longest serving member of the board of directors of the First Bank and Trust Co. of South Bend and a major force in business, serving from 1957-89. He was involved in many civic groups. He received the Distinguished Service Award (Young Man of the Year) from South Bend Junior Chamber of Commerce in 1950, the Protestant Brotherhood Award and was appointed a Sagamore of the Wabash. Known for his gentle spirit and meticulous mind, and knack for dealing with people. Survived by wife Jane, daughter Katherine Fulnecky, sons James, John and Arthur, 11 grandchildren and one great-grandson. Beta grandson Cameron B., George Washington ’08.

Davidson

Garrison, Dr. Nathaniel W. (Nat) ’46, June 17.

Served in the Navy during WWII and achieved rank of lieutenant commander. He was coowner of Mast and Garrison Insurance with his brother for eight years. He went on to practice dentistry in Burlington until he retired in 1994.

He was an avid golfer and won numerous tournaments. Survived by wife (of 61 years) Jane, daughter Janet Schramm, sons Nathaniel Jr., Gary, Frank, and P. Michael, and seven grandchildren.

Martin, Joseph B. III ’62, July 22. Diagnosed with ALS (Lou Gehrig disease) in 1994. He used a special computer that allowed him to write by focusing his eyes on letters of the alphabet, and was finishing a second novel at the time of his death. He became a crusader for ALS patients, raising more than $3 million to build the Carolina Nueromuscalar/ALS Center at Carolina Medical Center. He was a former bank executive at NCNB that helped form the Bank’s Community Development Corp which launched a plan to revitalize uptown and other center cities. He was always looking for ways to use the Bank’s money to improve communities the Bank served and beyond. There are educational and housing programs that help the poor, a children’s theater center and even a library named after Martin and his wife.

Survived by wife Joan and three children. Beta brother Dr. James G. ’57.

Welch, John T. Jr. ’32, Aug. 20. Served in the Army Air Force during WWII. He had a banking career with First National Bank of South Carolina. Active in many clubs and organiza-

Shrine tions. He was awarded an honorary degree from the Citadel. Survived by daughters Pam, Ann and Julie, four grandchildren, two greatgrandchildren and special caretaker, Margaret Brightman. Beta nephew Ashmead Pringle III, Duke ’67.

Denver

Wilson, Winston Jr. (Win) ’66, July 16.

Worked as a salesman for E&J Gallo Winery in California, then his first business venture a wine wholesale company called J.M.Winston, sale and marketing for Cuvaison Winery in Napa Valley. Co-founder of Wilson Daniels, wine importer and wholesaler who brought some of the world’s most prestigious wines to the American marketplace. An avid beach volleyball player also competed in dozens of the running-swimming-cycling competitions gaining a national ranking in his age group in 1993. Helped raise funds for cancer research with cyclist Lance Armstrong’s foundation.

Survived by wife Maura, and stepchildren Kendall and Logan.

Eastern Kentucky

Lovelace, Harold E. ’87, June 21. Served in the Marine Corp, U.S. Army and Coast Guard Auxiliary. He was a licensed Florida building contractor, certified diver and member of the Glock Sport Shooting Foundation. His hobbies were sports, fishing and race cars. Survived by wife (of 17 years) Lori, daughters Tiffany and Brittany, and son Mason.

Florida

Oakley, David K. ’67, July 2. Survived by wife Doris and sons James and Chris. Beta brother Peter H. ’71.

Pierce, Albert Jr. ’33, June 20. Served in both Army Air Corps and Navy earning rank of lieutenant commander. Worked in retail management with Sears Roebuck and Co. He owned and operated ABC Kitchen Cabinets and Appliances. He was an avid fisherman.

He was a 75-year member of Beta Theta Pi. Survived by nieces and nephews.

Georgia Tech

Abell, Nelson D. Jr. ’44, January. Beta cousin Harold Touchstone ’45.

Cone, Paul H. ’77, July 24 Stubbins, Hugh A. Jr. ’33, July 5. He was on the track team, art editor of the Blueprint and commander of the NROTC. Served on the National Advisory Board. He was one of the great

master architects of the latter half of the 20th Century, practicing for more than 60 years.

Was a faculty member on Harvard Graduate School of Design and later became chair of department of architecture. He founded Hugh Stubbins and Assoc. in 1949, designing more than 800 buildings worldwide, including Landmark Tower in Yokohama, Japan, the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston, Berlin Congress Hall, Reagan Presidential Library and Veterans Stadium in Philadelphia. He received awards for his residential and educational projects, Gold Medal for Excellence in Design, the nation honorary fraternity for architecture and allied arts. Best known for Manhattan’s Citicorp Center, a sleek 914-foot-high office building, encased in shimmering aluminum and glass. Considered by many to be his masterpiece, received numerous awards, including the American Institute of Architects’ Honor Award in 1979. Survived by daughter Patricia; sons Peter, Hugh III and Michael, and nine grandchildren

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Glass, Arthur G. ’72, June 28. He was a licensed professional engineer, working in various positions at Bendix, Tyco Electronics and General Motors. Was a product engineer for Lockheed Martin Co. at the time of his death.

As a member of the USATF, he was a nationally ranked racewalker including 20 marathons and 43 years at Lake Takanassee local races.

He was a coach for soccer and softball. Survived by wife (of 32 years) Nancy, daughters Colleen and Annie, and son Gary. Beta brother John V. Jr. ’74.

Houston

Toennis, Michael W. ’78, July 23. Suffered from Lou Gehrig’s disease since 1992. Served 14 years of active duty in the U.S. Army Medical Dept. as an Army aviator, medical logistician and health services comptroller. Medically retired as a major. He went on to become a CPA working as an auditor for the firm of BDO Seidman. Survived by wife Karen and son Joseph. Memorial contributions to: MDA/ALS Research, c/o IBC Bank, P.O. Box 272243, Houston, TX 77277.

Idaho

Stout, Elmer A. ’51, Aug. 13. He served his country in two wars (WWII as a B-17 pilot and the Korean as an aviation physiologist.) He was a teacher of high school chemistry, physics and later junior high science. He coached

YMCA boy’s basketball and swimming. He was also a licensed mortician. He gave 40 years of volunteer service to the chapter house and the library room is dedicated to him. Survived by wife Jeanne, daughter Mary Louise, son Ross, step-sons Jerry and Jeff Cobb, and five grandchildren.

Indiana

Laws, Robert E. ’49, July 12. Served in the Navy during WWII. He taught economics for a short time, then moved to Connecticut and worked for ITT for 23 years, retiring as president and CEO of ITT Financial Corp. in New York City. Enjoyed sailing. Survived by wife (of 56 years) Kathleen, daughter Mary, son Robert, seven grandchildren and one greatgrandchild.

Myers, Mark M. ’46, July 10. Served in the Navy during WWII. He was responsible for founding Beta District Day, an annual gathering of the chapters in the district. Served as district chief, 1952-56. Started his own business some 55 years ago, Dental Medical Economics, doing financial planning for physicians and dentists. A pioneer in professional management, he was among the first to be active in the Society of Professional Business Consultants. Survived by wife H.B., daughter Betsy, son Mac, two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

O’Rourke, James G. ’50, March 3. He served in the Army during the Korean War. Had a career in the insurance business and then went into a lifelong career in real estate, co-owning O’Rourke & O’Rourke and Klerner-O’Rourke Real Estate for 35 years. Survived by wife Carolyn; daughters Margaret, Anne and Cindy; son Kevan; four grandchildren; six step-grandchildren, and two step-great-grandchildren.

Kansas

Stoland, Robert O. ’38, Jan. 24

Kansas State

Haylett, Ward H. Jr. ’49, June 22. During WWII, he was a carrier-qualified Naval aviator.

He formed his own architectural practice-Linscott, Haylett, Wheat Inc. He was a successful and prominent Kansas City businessman and was given more than 35 professional awards for his architectural contributions. A member of many civic and social organizations and was honored by Kansas State as “Beta Man of the Year.” Survived by second wife Wendy, daughter Jan and step-daughter Kimberly.

Grace Schotten Vogt Grace Schotten Vogt, widow of former General Fraternity President Gupton A. Vogt, Westminster ’31, passed away on Friday, September 29 at the age of 85.

Grace was an alumna of Mary Institute (1938) and Bennett College of Millbrook, New York.

She was happily married to “Gup” from 1942 until his death in 1997. She was active in many organizations including the St. Louis Women’s Club, Colonial Dames, St. Louis Art Museum and area hospitals, as well as St. Peter’s Episcopal Church. She enjoyed travel, gardening and, in recent years, “happy hour” at The Gatesworth with her many friends.

Memorial contributions may be directed to St. Louis Zoo Friends Association, One Government Drive, St. Louis, MO 63110 or St. Louis Christmas Carolers Association, 7425 Forsyth Blvd., Suite 353, St. Louis, MO 63015.

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Former Administrative Office employee Leonard Nash passed away Wednesday, August 9 in Oxford, Ohio. Nash retired in March 2001 after a half-century of service to the Administrative Office. He served under nine administrative secretaries, beginning with Ralph N. Fey, Miami ‘40. Nash was initiated as No.10 on the General Fraternity rolls on July 28, 1997. In recognition of his service to the Fraternity, a framed photograph and tribute has been on display in the Administrative Office since Nash’s retirement. Professionally, Brother Nash was an upholsterer and furniture refinisher.

Following a moment of silence at the morning staff meeting, Administrative Secretary Stephen B. Becker, Florida ’69 offered, “Leonard Nash was part of the soul of the Administrative Office for more than a half century. His warm smile, generous spirit and dedication to Beta Theta Pi will be remembered and missed by all who have served the Fraternity.”

Nash is survived by his wife Bernice, children Dennis, Jerri, Victoria and Sandra, and five grandchildren. His daughter Sandra and her husband Dwight Johnson, General Fraternity No.21, are current administrative office employees.

Knox

Arnold, David R. ’37, May 4. Beta father Ray. M. (dec.); brother Judge Hugh H.,Colorado ’46; grandson Cameron A. Struthers ’05; uncles Louis E. (dec.), Wilfred (dec.) Henry F. (dec.) and Kellogg Speed, Chicago (dec.), and cousins Henry F. Jr. (dec.), Wilfred Jr. (dec.) and Raymond L. (dec.)

Stevenson, Sanford R. ’50, Nov. 13, 2005.

He served in Army Corp. during WWII from 1944-46. He built and operated Tyrol Basin Ski Area. Survived by wife (of 42 years) Donna and daughter Nancy.

Maine

Inman, Charles P. (Bud) ’43, May 2. Survived by wife Dianne.

Maryland

Stevenson, Charles S. ’44, Feb. 22. (See Western Reserve.)

Miami

Bathory, Carl E. ’47, May 11 Galbraith, Robert L. ’34, March 5, 2005 Holton, Richard H. ’47, Oct. 24, 2005. He was a professor emeritus and former dean at Haas School of Business, University of California. Beta brother David C. ’52.

Minnesota

Hoff, Murray ’38, May 29

Missouri

Lasley, William K. Jr. ’51, June 11. Beta cousins Charles H.,Westminister ’47, John R., Washington (dec.) and Walter DeGrendele Jr., Washington ’53.

Simpson, Don ’49, April 11

MIT

Borden, Walter E. III ’46, Aug. 9, in a car accident.

McLaughlin, S. Richard (Dick) ’58, April 21

Nebraska

Hummel, Robert T. ’64, Dec. 5, 2005. Survived by wife Betty. Beta brother John W. ’58.

North Dakota

Johnson, Kenneth C. ’56, Dec. 2005

Ohio State

Ball, John D. ’54, March 20. Survived by wife Paula.

Crew, Roger H. ’50, Feb. 1. He was a graduate

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of Kings Point Merchant Marine Academy.

Worked for Reynolds Metals Company. After retiring, he pursued his love of sailing and spent his winters in the Bahamas. Survived by wife (of 56 years) Kathy, daughter Sheree, son Todd and four grandchildren.

Verdin, Andrew F. Jr. ’59, June 28

dren and four great-grandchildren.

McEllhiney, Robert R. ’52, April 28. Beta cousin Edwin D. Bell, Hanover ’41.

Olson, Robert H. ’42, June 11. Survived by wife Jacqueline, sons Robert H. Jr., Gregory and David, six grandchildren and three greatgrandchildren.

Oklahoma

St. Lawrence

Calvert, Horace K. (Tony) ’37, June 15. He was president of his chapter. During WWII he was in the Army and worked for the Office of the G-2 Chief of Staff Intelligence. With his brother Floyd, founded Calvert Petroleum Co. an oil exploration and drilling company. After selling to Sun Oil they formed the Calvert Co. and Calvert Investment Co. LP. He was generous, active and engaged in many civic, business and professional activities. He was awarded an Honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters in May 2006. Predeceased by wife Aileen. Survived by daughters Antoinette and Christina, six grandchildren and five greatgrandchildren. Beta brother F. Allen (dec.)

Lynd, Lloyd A. Jr. ’50, June 7. He served in the Air Force as a lieutenant. He spent 38 years in the insurance brokerage business with R.B. Jones & Sons and later Alexander & Alexander.

He was alumni president and awarded “Beta of the Year” and active in his community. Survived by wife (of 49 years) Ginna, daughters Elizabeth and Kathryn, son Lloyd III and five grandchildren. Beta relatives George Hanna, Kansas State (dec.) and George D. Hanna Jr., Kansas ’60.

Oklahoma State

Lookabaugh, Lyle C. ’53, Dec. 6, 2005

Oregon State

Cooley, Lloyd E. Jr. ’43, March 29. He was a track star in college and loved fishing. He served in the Navy and was a United Airlines captain. Survived by wife (of 63 years) Jerry, daughters Kathy and Robin, sons David and Christopher, seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

Purdue

Brumbaugh, John A. Jr. (Jack) ’49, January 6.

He served in WWII as seaman first class and in the Naval Reserve as a lieutenant. Worked 34 years for Morton Salt Co. retiring as plant manager. Survived by wife (of 56 years) Shirley, sons Mark, Steven and Scott, 11 grandchil-

Duryea, E.D. Jr. ’38, Dec. 23, 2005. Beta father Edwin D. (dec.)

South Dakota

Brick, William G. ’53, January, after a 30 year battle with Parkinson’s disease. Served in the Army during Korean Conflict. Served 20 years as a Boy Scout leader. He worked as C.L.U. for 20 years with Equitable Financial Group.

Survived by wife Jean, daughters Mary and Sarah, and son Daniel.

Southern California

Crouch, John P. ’72, Aug. 2005 Hodson, Dr. Harold W. ’48, Jan. 24. He was a founder of the Gamma Tau Chapter. Served in the Navy during WWII. He was a dental officer and upon retiring he joined the staff at U.S.C. Dental and was active until 1997. Survived by wife Patricia.

Kordick, Jeffrey N. ’86, March 26. He was an exceptionally intelligent, artistic and athletic individual. He greatly enjoyed music and excelled at writing. He taught elementary school to underprivileged children with the inner city of South Central Los Angeles. His school was located within a few miles of the beach, but most students had never seen the ocean. He arranged class field trips to the beach so his students could experience the sight, sand and salt water of the pacific ocean. Survived by his parents, three brothers and sister.

Stanford

Shellworth, Thomas R. Jr. ’78, Jan. 21. Survived by wife Lois, daughter Susan, sons Peter and Thomas Jr., and grandchildren.

Wabash

Sutton, John T. ’38, Nov. 2005. Beta son David J., Indiana ’69.

Washington-St. Louis

Dysart, David S. ’62, March 15. He was an excellent student, multiple sport athlete and wonderful musician. He became a manufacturer’s representative spending most of his ca-

Shrine Kenneth L. Lay, Missouri ’64

reer in the railroad industry. First worked with the O’Fallon Co. and later his own company, Dysart and Associates.

Gale, Daniel B. ’57, March 4. He had a long career with HOK Architects where he focused on diverse international projects. In 1969, he opened and was president of the firms first branch office in San Francisco. He designed more than 50 homes in various states. Was a talented watercolor painter and gourmet cook, and loved to travel (just renovated a summer home in France.) Survived by wife (of 49 years) Nancy.

Washington & Jefferson

Paul, Dr. William T. ’52, May 22, 2005. Beta father Carey B., Ohio State (dec.)

Washington and Lee

Robinson, Col. Landon G. ’46, March 1. He served in three wars and retired a lieutenant colonel in the Air Force. He was a B-24 bomber pilot during WWII, receiving six Air Medals. He remained in the reserves and was recalled to Korea, and later was sent to Vietnam. Flew C-130 missions and logged more than 10,000 hours of flight time. In the Army, he was director of the low-altitude parachute extraction system. He designed palettes equipped with parachutes to be dropped from C-130 planes.

After retirement from the Air Force, he worked for the Ohio Dept. of Employment until 1985.

Survived by wife (of 62 years); sons Logan, Lee and Luke, and eight grandchildren. Beta father Louis G. (dec.)

Former Enron CEO Ken Lay passed away on July 5. Lay graduated Phi Beta Kappa with a bachelor of arts in economics and a master in economics in 1965. At Missouri, he served as president the Zeta Phi chapter. Lay completed his formal education at the University of Houston, where he obtained a Ph.D. in economics in 1970.

After working with Humble Oil (now Exxon Corp.) from 1965-68 as an economist in the Corporate Planning department, he enlisted in Officer Candidate School for the United States Navy. While serving with the Navy (1968-71), Lay received the Navy Commendation Medal and National Defense Service Medal.

He served as a technical assistant to the commissioner and vice chairman of the Federal Power Commission, 1971-72, and later as the energy deputy under secretary for the United States Department of Interior. In 1974, Lay left the public sector to begin his in the natural gas industry. He joined Florida Gas Company, later becoming president of its successor, Continental Resources Company. In 1981, he joined Transco Energy Company in Houston, serving as president, chief operating officer and director.

In 1984, Lay accepted the position as chairman and CEO of Houston Natural Gas Co., which merged with InterNorth in 1985, and which would later be renamed Enron Corp.

Lay gave his time and energy to lead huge Houston events like the Economic Summit of Industrialized Nations, the Welcome Home Desert Storm/Desert Shield Troops parade, referendum campaigns to finance the new Houston baseball park and football/rodeo stadium, as well as the new Houston basketball arena and the Republican National Convention. He is survived by this wife (of 24 years) Linda; children Robyn, Mark, David, Elizabeth and Beau, and 12 grandchildren.

Washington State

Degerstrom, Neal A. ’45, June 1

Survived by daughter Deryl, son Gary, seven grandchildren and special friend Barbara Gallen.

Western Reserve

Westminster

Fisher, Harold R. Ph.D. ’48, April 4. He served in the Navy during WWII as pharmacist’s mate third class. He was a psychologist in private practice for 50 years and co-founded the Cleveland Institute for Rational Living. Was a faculty member of the New York Institute for Advanced Study in RET and was a consultant to mental health and social agencies. Survived by wife (of 56 years) Carol, sons David and Thomas, and two grandchildren. Beta brothers Dr. Robert D. ’54 and William B., Wabash (dec.), and nephew Scott R., Whitman ’80.

Stevenson, Charles S. (Colonel Steve) ’44, Feb. 22. He served in WWII at lt. col. in the Air Force. He was a devoted chapter man and district chief. He spent years compiling biographical information for a definitive Beta chapter history, calling hundreds of alumni brothers for details and reminiscences. He was one of the intergral alumni who helped found the Delta Omega Chapter at Maryland back in 1979-82 with his support and guidance during the colony period. He loved to sing, he wore his love for the Fraternity like a heart on his sleeve, no drive was too long, no hour too late, no problem too daunting when the call from his Chapters came in the night. Survived by wife (of 45 years) Keyo.

Titus, John A. ’50, Jan. 29. He served in the Navy as a pharmacist’s mate during WWII. He had a career as an insurance executive in Detroit, Chicago and Vermont, in international insurance traveling extensively in Europe.

Brunner, John W. (Jack) ’41, Jan. 2. He served in the China-Burma and India Theater of Operations during WWII. He was the former chairman of St. Louis-based Vi-Jon Laboratories Inc. and a leader in the private label health and beauty care industry. Survived by wife Virginia, daughter Robin and son John.

Cole, John J. ’40, March 27. During WWII, he joined the FBI and served for four years as a special agent. He was a trial attorney and partner in the firm of Armstrong Teasdale LLP. Survived by wife Mary. Beta brother Thomas J. Jr. (dec.)

Dalton, James L.’58, Jan. 11. He taught language arts at Poplar Bluff Junior High School for 25 years. Beta father Grover W. (dec.)

Edwards, Bruce M. ’63, April 19. Beta cousin Steve Glasser, Oklahoma ’70.

Rose, Joel S. ’62, April 4. He served in the Air Force Reserves. He worked for Midwest Bolt and Supply Inc. (a family business) and then started his own manufacturing business, Golconda Screw Inc. He had a creative mind and was the holder of two patents. Survived by wife (of 43 years) Joanne, daughter Jenny, son Jason and granddaughter.

Shuttee, Dr. Thomas S. ’39, Dec. 28, 2005.

He served in the Air Force and pursued a career in dentistry for 26 years retiring as a lieutenant colonel. Beta brother Dr. Robert D.’42.

Thurgate, George E. ’50, April 25. Served in the Army Air Corps and flew B-17s. Then during WWII he served as captain in the Air Force, flying many hazardous missions and received the Air Medal. He spent many years working for Arrow Shirts in Honolulu as a manufacturer’s representative. Enjoyed his passion of sailing.

Survived by wife (of 57 years) Sue, daughters Jo and Jan, and four grandchildren.

Wisconsin

Zafis, Andrew J. ’48, April 14. President of his chapter, he served as U.S. attorney advisor to the WSB during the Korean War and later served in the Army during WWII. He was an attorney, law professor and legal author, active community leader and servant, ardent sailor and budding artist. Survived by daughters Lynn, Connie and Mary Jo, and two granddaughters.

Wittenberg

Brown, Philip G. ’66, June 17. He was an executive for Central Benefits for more than 23 years and an independent health insurance agent. Had a lifelong love of sports, even had a basketball tournament named after him, Phil Brown Holiday Tournament and was an avid O.S.U. fan. Was active in many clubs including “The I Can Program.” Survived by wife (of 39 years) Sue, daughter Kristen Black, sons Greg and Todd, and three grandchildren.

Landreth, George R. ’64, June 24. He had a career as a financial consultant, was vice president and financial consultant with RBC Dain Rauscher. Survived by wife Maggie, sons John and Eric, and four step-children.

— compiled by Phyllis Bowie

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To locate your chapter, look at the directory below to ďŹ nd the corresponding page number.

Alabama .................................................. 64 Arizona .................................................... 69 Auburn .................................................... 64 Baylor ...................................................... 69 Bethany ................................................... 60 Binghamton ............................................ 59 British Columbia ..................................... 68 Cal Poly ................................................... 67 California-Berkeley ................................. 66 California-Irvine ...................................... 69 California-Los Angeles ........................... 67 California-Santa Barbara ....................... 67 California State-Chico ............................ 66 Carleton .................................................. 69 Carnegie Mellon ..................................... 60 Case Western Reserve ........................... 60 Central Florida ........................................ 70 Central Michigan .....................................61 Centre ..................................................... 68 Cincinnati .................................................61 Clemson .................................................. 70 Colgate .................................................... 59 Colorado Mines ...................................... 66 Colorado State ....................................... 66 Columbia................................................. 59 Connecticut ............................................ 59 Cornell ..................................................... 59 Denison ................................................... 60 Denver..................................................... 66 DePauw ................................................... 62 Duke ........................................................ 63 East Carolina .......................................... 63 Eastern Washington ............................... 67 Emory ...................................................... 64 Florida ..................................................... 70 Florida Atlantic ....................................... 70 Furman.................................................... 70 George Washington ................................ 70 Georgia ................................................... 64 Georgia Tech ........................................... 64 Hampden-Sydney ................................... 63

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Hanover .................................................. 68 Idaho ....................................................... 67 Illinois ...................................................... 62 Indiana .....................................................61 Iowa ......................................................... 65 Johns Hopkins ........................................ 70 Kansas .................................................... 65 Kansas State .......................................... 65 Kenyon .................................................... 60 Kettering ..................................................61 Knox ........................................................ 62 Lawrence ................................................ 62 Lehigh ..................................................... 60 Louisville ................................................. 68 Loyola Marymount ................................. 69 M I T ........................................................ 59 Maine ...................................................... 59 Maryland ................................................. 70 Miami .......................................................61 Michigan ..................................................61 Michigan State ........................................61 Middle Tennessee State ........................ 63 Minnesota ............................................... 66 Mississippi .............................................. 63 Missouri .................................................. 65 Missouri-Kansas City ............................. 65 Nebraska ................................................ 66 North Carolina ........................................ 63 North Dakota .......................................... 66 Northwestern .......................................... 62 Nova Southeastern ................................ 70 Ohio ............................................. No Report Ohio State ................................................61 Oklahoma ............................................... 65 Oklahoma State ..................................... 65 Oregon ........................................ No Report Penn State .............................................. 60 Pennsylvania .......................................... 60 Pepperdine ............................................. 67 Puget Sound ........................................... 68 Purdue .................................................... 62

Rhode Island .......................................... 59 Saint Louis .............................................. 70 San Diego ............................................... 69 San Jose State........................................ 67 Sewanee ................................................. 64 South Dakota.......................................... 66 South Florida .......................................... 70 Southern Illinois ..................................... 68 Southern Methodist ................... No Report Stevens ................................................... 59 Tennessee .............................................. 64 Tennessee Tech ...................................... 64 Texas ....................................................... 69 Texas A&M .............................................. 69 Texas A&M-Corpus Christi...................... 69 Texas-Arlington ....................................... 68 Texas Tech .............................................. 68 Toronto .................................................... 59 Truman State .......................................... 70 Utah......................................................... 69 Vanderbilt ............................................... 64 Villanova ................................................. 60 Virginia Tech ........................................... 63 Wabash ................................................... 62 Washington ............................................. 68 Washington & Jefferson......................... 60 Washington in St. Louis ......................... 70 Washington State ................................... 67 Wesleyan................................................. 59 West Chester ......................................... 60 West Virginia ........................................... 60 Western Ontario ..................................... 59 Westminster ........................................... 65 Whitman ................................................. 68 Wichita State .......................................... 65 Willamette............................................... 68 William & Mary ....................................... 63 Wisconsin ............................................... 62 Wisconsin-Oshkosh ................................ 62 Wittenberg ...............................................61 Yale.............................................. No Report

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I – Benjamin M. Swartz, Connecticut ’05

III – Jeffrey J. Mores, Toronto ’97

IV – Robert J. Burwell, Syracuse ’74

Connecticut

Carleton

Binghamton

benjamin.swartz@gmail.com

The men of Zeta Chi have had an outstanding year of chapter growth and development.

Chapter members continue to hold officer roles in many on-campus organizations and the group maintains a strong relationship with the University. Recruitment brought record numbers of new Betas into the fold and the Chapter again excelled in attendance at leadership opportunities throughout the summer. The Chapter enjoyed recognition from the IFC winning several campus awards and was honored in Toronto with its fourth consecutive Sisson Award and first Knox Award. This fall the Chapter plans to continue growth in recruitment and alumni relations, and building the advisory board. Area alumni who seek to become involved will find a great Beta experience with Zeta Chi.

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The Beta Eta Chapter remains stable on campus. This year the Chapter participated in campus activities and hosted its annual sleep out despite freezing temperatures. Additionally, the brotherhood received a Sisson Award at the Convention in Toronto. The Chapter’s young officers look forward to continuing to grow the Chapter’s recruitment and pledge education program. Advisory guidance will be important for this chapter in the coming semester and area alumni who are interested in becoming involved are encouraged to make contact.

MIT

Beta Upsilon has had a challenging year. The Chapter continues to strive to improve recruitment and attract dedicated young men to help grow the Chapter. Happily, more of the undergraduates have decided to move into the house and the Chapter has held an off-campus retreat to develop its strategy. The Chapter is working with alumni to manage the house and maintain the Chapter’s financial stability through this period of growth. In the fall, the brotherhood is hopeful that a new group of enthusiastic pledges will provide the membership for the Chapter to accomplish its goals. Area alumni interested in getting involved should contact me for more information.

Rhode Island

The Epsilon Chi Chapter has experienced tremendous growth in the past year. After struggling with off-campus housing and a departure from Fraternity values, the Chapter has embraced its new home on campus and come together as brothers to better their college experience. This year the Chapter had several members involved in leadership roles on campus and was able to participate in many local philanthropies. The membership of the Chapter is young at this time, but full of spirit. With guidance from alumni and involved advisors, the Chapter looks forward to a semester with great potential to build a strong and lasting brotherhood. Area alumni who seek to become involved should contact me for more information.

jeff@jeffmores.com

Epsilon Upsilon is engaged and focused on ensuring the survival of Beta’s fraternal values in Ottawa. Having initiated four new members at Convention and increased participation in Fraternity leadership events, members now have perspective and concrete skills to lead and motivate. It has indeed been a banner year!

An engaged local advisory team has provided the fundamentals and more during the last year. Controlled growth for the Chapter has been planned for the fall term. The Chapter will celebrate its 15th year on campus and the local housing corp. has been active, creating awareness of the need for permanent housing in Ottawa. With continued support from local advisors and Oxford, I am confident about Epsilon Upsilon’s continued success in this school year.

Toronto

rburwell@twcny.rr.com

Epsilon Psi continued operations at the Broome County arena to aid Chapter finances, mentored at the Boys and Girls Club, and held several campus leadership positions. The Chapter still needs to work to better connect with the General Fraternity and its principles. Last year I wrote about this Chapter’s need for a full advisory team to be put in place in order for Epsilon Psi to continue to operate within the standards the General Fraternity had blueprinted for Chapter operations. As this academic year wound down, a number of recent alumni as well as a Beta from Idaho have stepped forward to assist long serving Chapter Counselor Dr. Tom Bucker, Tulane ’78. A training session for these volunteers linked with an undergraduate goal session took place in September. This is the first step in raising the bar for Binghamton to enhance its place in Beta Theta Pi.

Theta Zeta welcomed Betas from across North America to help celebrate 100 years on Toronto’s campus during the 167th General Convention. Theta Zeta, with a motivated and focused leadership group has grown its membership significantly and increased participation in leadership opportunities. Member education has now been formalized and certified as 100% positive. A consistent and growing advisory team has been instrumental in the growth and focus of the Chapter. Thanks to the dedicated and tireless work of the housing corp. the physical plant has been improved and updated for the Chapter. Theta Zeta’s undergraduate members and alumni have laid the foundation for longer term success; continued focus on fraternal values and principles are key to sustaining this forward momentum.

Colgate

Western Ontario

Cornell

Delta Alpha has a very different face in 2006.

Members attended leadership events at Convention and in Oxford; the Chapter house has been renovated, improved and updated; Chapter advisors have increased, and commitment to fraternal values is now understood and commonplace. Financial responsibility and poor membership education have been issues in the recent past for Chapter members; this has in turn placed a strain on the Chapter’s ability to operate in key operational areas. The Chapter’s executive has identified these issues and has made operational moves to address them.

Oversight for 2006-07 will be consistent both from Oxford and local advisors. Much thanks to the hard work of the housing corporation as this year’s investment has required a large financial and good faith commitment. Delta Alpha’s continued growth and good standing will require consistent communication, commitment to fraternal values and the adherence to a strong risk management policy. These goals are achievable only with increasing and continued alumni support and guidance, your expertise is needed!

Beta Theta is back to good standing! A lot of work commitment and personal sacrifice by the members of the past three classes have put the Chapter back on top. The Chapter average was above 3.0, and it welcomed 18 new members. Philanthropically, they held a semi-formal fund-raiser for the Breast Cancer Awareness Coalition, a trick or treat open house for the community and a silent auction benefit for Madison County Children’s Camp. Katrina victims benefited through the sale of $1,000 in wristbands. An inaugural fall alumni gathering was held, and a lot of success was achieved in numerous varsity and intramural sports. A great foundation has been set for this Chapter to be one of the best in Beta Theta Pi, and I hope they will continue to get better each and every year.

Beta Delta achieved the third-highest GPA among fraternities at Cornell and the highest among all of Beta Theta Pi (3.501.) Philanthropically, they participated in the wristband drive for Katrina raising $500, and $2,000 was directed towards the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life. Several members held campus leadership positions, and intramural success was achieved in bowling and wiffle-ball. The current leadership is poised to improve relations with their advisory team and team up to overcome recent adversity in recruitment objectives. Commitment to the completion of all directives renewed for this school year will enhance the Chapter’s leadership, which will ultimately result in a return to good status.

V – Nicholas W. Gelbar, Connecticut ’06 nicholasgelbar@gmail.com

Columbia

This year the Alpha Alpha Chapter saw many successes. Highlighted by receiving their charter at the 167th General Convention in Toronto after three years of hard work, the Alpha Alpha brothers have regained their full Chapter status in the General Fraternity. Also at the Convention, Alpha Alpha earned its first Sisson Award. In April, Alpha Alpha celebrated

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its 125th anniversary at Columbia with a black-tie gala event hosted by the Alpha Alpha Foundation. In addition, on the heels of the major Chapter house renovations the Alpha Alpha Foundation unveiled in January 2005, the alumni completed the installation of the Beta Urban Garden, now known as the “BUG,” a brilliant bluestone patio with built-in seating and decorative fencing. This project, made possible by generous contributions from five Alpha Alpha alumni (Dick Hobart ‘54, Javits, Paul de Bary ‘68, Leo Cirino ‘54 and Matt DeFilippis ‘93) has added to the magnificence and beauty of the elegant, alcohol-free Chapter house of which all of Beta Theta Pi can be proud. Finally, continuing with its great tradition of leadership and involvement, the current active members sent eight brothers to leadership opportunities this year, including five to The John and Nellie Wooden Institute for Men of Principle, two to The Donald W. English Beta Wilderness Challenge and one to the Undergraduate Interfraternity Institute. This past year has been an extraordinary one at Alpha Alpha. We look forward to many more. – Bradley W. Kiesling, Westminster ’01, assistant district chief

Stevens

The men of the Sigma Chapter are very proud to have been awarded a Sisson Award at Convention. They are looking forward to another year of continued success. If you are living in the Northern New Jersey area and would like to become involved as an advisor, please contact me.

Wesleyan

The Chapter has successfully grown over the past year and looks forward to future growth and prosperity in the coming year. If you are living in Connecticut and would like to become involved as an advisor, please contact me.

Yale

The Chapter has recently completed extensive renovations on its house. In this spirit, the men hope to continue to build and develop the Chapter over the next year. If you are living in the Connecticut area and would like to become involved as an advisor, please contact me.

VI – D. Terry Weber Jr., Truman State ’01 webert@lafayette.edu

Lehigh

With the Chapter only returning a few individuals for the following semester, recruitment was paramount for the Chapter. Rising to the occasion, the men recruited 28 new members, which was enough to solidify their membership and ensure that they would inhabit the Chapter facility. The Chapter is now working diligently to build on its success from the spring semester and cultivate these new members as the current leaders of the Chapter.

Penn State

Alpha Upsilon will be experiencing some excit-

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ing times, as the Chapter house undergoes significant renovation. The generosity of Don Abbey, Penn State ’70, will allow common areas and student rooms to become an additional focal point of the facility and useful space for the Chapter. The Chapter has also shifted its recruitment strategy to more closely mirror the “deferred recruitment” mentality in order to more fully develop its members.

Chestnut Street. While boasting a 2.98 GPA last semester, they look to improve on their academics, alumni relations and community service.

This fall they have been volunteering at the local farmer’s market in downtown Washington. They also look forward to the successes of the Water Polo team and all the intramural sports teams this fall.

Pennsylvania

Beta Psi at West Virginia had an excellent spring, boasting the highest all fraternal GPA on campus. They look to get back on track in the fall in pursuit of the best chapter on campus award that had evaded them this past year. The Chapter looks to improve upon pledge education, academics and some worn areas around the house.

The Phi Chapter continued to build on its success in the areas of recruitment, academics and intramurals. The Chapter is now the largest fraternity on campus, which was accomplished in less than five years. They also received their fourth consecutive Sisson Award and earned the Virginia Tech award for academics. The Chapter’s leadership — with support from Chapter Counselor Rob Winn, Furman ’91— is poised to have another successful year.

Villanova

Zeta Epsilon celebrated its 10th Anniversary this year. The men of Zeta Epsilon were rewarded for their strong efforts at Convention winning their first Sisson Award since 2003 and the Virginia Tech award for academics. As many of the members are graduating in 2007, recruitment will be a heavy focus this year.

West Chester

Zeta Sigma has some areas for improvement, as discovered last year. The Chapter has consistently owed a balance to the General Fraternity and did not send a delegate to the General Convention. Additionally, the Chapter will need to improve its recruiting efforts to solidify Chapter membership.

VII – Kent S. Peterson, Washington & Jefferson ’05 kspeterson_5@yahoo.com

Bethany

The Psi colony after much anticipation moved all seven members into the house this fall at Bethany College. With much work ahead of them, the Colony looks forward to a great semester of recruitment for the spring rush and a successful season on the football field with four members on the College’s team. They look forward to welcoming back alumni to the house during their Homecoming in October to reconnect ties and friendships to the Colony.

With a 2.9 GPA, the Colony looks to improve on academics and is looking for leadership and guidance from alumni to fill advisor roles.

Carnegie Mellon

The Betas at Carnegie Mellon are excited about the newly renovated house on Forbes Avenue.

The chapter looks to increase the camaraderie among the actives and alumni with the house as a focal point. They are looking forward to the fall semester on the football field as many of the brothers play for the University. The undergraduates are planning to excel in grades among all fraternities and in intramural sports.

Washington & Jefferson

The Gamma Chapter is excited to start a full academic year in its new house at 325

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VIII – Scott J. Allen, Minnesota ’95 scott@cldmail.com

Case Western Reserve

The brothers of Lambda Kappa-Beta are poised for success. The 2005 academic year concluded with the Chapter winning Most Improved Chapter on campus and within the General Fraternity. A special thanks goes to five former seniors — Paul Serrin ‘06, David Svilar ‘06, Caleb Krouse ‘05, William Freed-Pastor ‘05 and David Bartholomew ‘05. These men saved their chapter. As a result of their efforts, the Chapter excelled in all aspects of chapter operations. The brothers updated their bylaws and instituted an agenda system to track progress and hold officers accountable for goal attainment. The Chapter conducted mixers with sororities. The Chapter sent seven men to Fraternity sponsored leadership opportunities.

Finally, the active Chapter posted a 3.51 GPA, spring 2006. Special thanks must be directed to the Administrative Office, Lambda KappaBeta alumni, Chapter trustees, Chapter advisors and the Greek life staff for their continued support and guidance.

Kenyon

The brothers of Beta Alpha won their first Sisson Award in recent years and under the leadership of President William Lippert ’07, have a successful year ahead of them. The brothers of Beta Alpha have a solid GPA, are involved on campus and sent a number of men to Fraternity sponsored leadership opportunities this summer. With a continued focus on Chapter operations, finances and recruitment the brothers of Beta Alpha will only continue to develop and grow. The Chapter will soon benefit from a newly appointed advisory team that will assist in the overall guidance of Chapter operations.

In addition, a Temple Corporation has been established to assist in the maintenance and overall operations of the Beta Alpha Temple in the Woods. Special thanks must be extended to architect Dan Farmer, Cincinnati ’75 for his donation of time and talent as we focus on possibilities for the Temple.

IX – Zachary T. Haines, Miami ’05 Haines316@aol.com

Denison

Our beloved Denison Chapter which none other than “Mr. Beta Theta Pi,” Francis W. Shepard-

DC REPORTS son Denison 1882, once called home is having a productive year as usual. In the fall, Denison Betas co-sponsored “DU Lead,” a leadership program comprised of 80 Denison students, along with the Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority.

Having welcomed three new pledges this year, the Chapter wanted to especially continue to focus its efforts on recruitment, striving to bring even more principled men into its ranks. The Brothers recently hosted a campus-wide Beta informational with Administrative Secretary Stephen B. Becker, Florida ’69. As with all chapters, we hope Wooglin continues to smile upon them especially as they work toward their charter at the 168th General Convention in Orlando, Florida, in 2007.

Ohio

The Ohio University Chapter had 30 new Betas join its ranks last year bringing the undergraduate active total to 65 men with 38 of them living in the house. The chapter is continuing its efforts to reach the 100% positive pledge education assessment (PPEA) goal and President Brian Morrison ’07 will continue working with his constituencies and Beta volunteers/leadership consultant in the coming year to further cement its place in Beta’s Broad Domain.

Ohio State

Congratulations are in order to the brothers of Theta Delta as they completed all necessary directives and, at the 167th General Convention, their status was changed to good standing.

In addition, the Theta Delta chapter house has undergone significant improvements over the summer providing the Chapter with an improved computer lab, tuned piano, carpeting, furniture, landscaping and more. The brothers have updated their academic assistance plan and in the process of working toward the goal of a 100% positive pledge education program assessment (PPEA.) Also exciting is the fact that the Chapter has a full advisory team for the first time in Theta Delta history!

Wittenberg

In has been a personal pleasure meeting the wonderful men of Alpha Gamma this year.

Wittenberg’s Betas are energized and eager to meet all challenges as they continue to work, united in one effort, toward a strong recruitment. President Paul Quatman ’07 and Recruitment Chairman John Strawn ’07 (son of Scott Strawn ’76, president of the House Corp.) are leading the way in this effort. The Chapter has taken time this year participating in an extensive ritual workshop, making sure never to lose sight of the sacred objects we hold dear, as well as conducting a series of recruitment activities and events. With three new men accepting bids during this recent rush, the Chapter is even more determined to push forward in building new relationships and seeing that the “formal” winter rush is the most successful to date! An improving GPA and strong involvement in campus activities should be a sign of good things to come for these men. Wittenberg Betas also have recently welcomed a new recruitment advisor in Steve Brylski, Virginia Tech ’06 whom the brothers have expressed appreciation to for his recent efforts. With a core group of alumni supporting the Chapter at its “Prefer-

ence Dinners,” etc., the men of Alpha Gamma eagerly anticipate the appointment of future Beta volunteers to serve them in an advisory capacity and will continue to move forward with the highest-purpose and aim.

X – Justin R. Beck, Miami ’02 beckjustin@yahoo.com

Cincinnati

Wooglin continues to smile upon the efforts and actions of the brothers of Beta Nu. Led by Jason Steinauer ’07, Beta Nu was honored with the Sisson Award at the 167th General Convention in Toronto. The 2005-06 academic year was an overwhelming success with the men averaging more than a 3.2 GPA, raising more than $3,000 for the Literacy Center West through their fourth annual Psychedelic Toilet drop and consistently leading and participating in more than 35 campus organizations. On athletic fronts, the Chapter finished second in all-campus intramural soccer. The upcoming school year will prove to be an exciting one for Beta Nu, with an emphasis on expanding the brotherhood through strengthened recruitment and member education.

Eastern Kentucky

The foundation has been set, the leaders are in place and Delta Xi is taking Eastern Kentucky University by storm. Following a re-colonization recruitment of more than 25 of the campus’s best and brightest, the Colony set a new standard, leading all male Greek organizations with a 3.26 average GPA. The founding fathers’ recruitment and education was led by JB Scherpelz, Miami ‘05; Dustin Anderson, Minnesota ‘05, and Jason Waggoner, Truman State ‘04, in addition to the endless commitment of the local alumni and advisors led by Michael Hay, Eastern Kentucky ’94, Chapter/colony counselor. Following an April initiation of 24 colony members, 16 members participated in summer leadership opportunities including the Institute for Men of Principle and UIFI. The Colony’s initial Recruitment through Scholarship has produced strong response as the school year began in late August. Many people deserve thanks for the strong start for Delta Xi. We look forward to the men and advisors of EKU writing new records of Greek achievement.

Editor’s note: The summer issue reported the incorrect spring GPA for the Colony. The men actually earned an impressive 3.26, which was more than .6 above the all men’s average, placing the Colony first among all 12 fraternities.

Miami

The 2005-06 school year proved to be another banner year for the men of Alpha. The year was highlighted at the 167th General Convention with Alpha receiving an overwhelming number of recognitions including a record sixth consecutive John Reily Knox Chapter Excellence Award. For the first time, Alpha won the General Secretary’s Cup. In addition, the Chapter was recognized at the Miami University Greek Awards. Most notably, the Chapter won the Chapter of the Year award for the fourth time in the past five years. Phil Fernandez, Miami ’06, was awarded Miami’s “Greek Man of the Year”

award and recently joined the Administrative Office staff as a leadership consultant. The Chapter’s philanthropy efforts included Extreme Home Makeover: Greek Edition, which brought together numerous fraternities and Betas to paint and landscape houses of Oxford residents. Chapter President Kevin Iacofono Miami ’07 and Chapter Counselor Brian Breittholz, combined with a dedicated executive board and ever expanding alumni support, continues to lead the Miami Greek community to new heights.

XI – Aaron J. Calkins, GMI-EMI ’88 aj.calkins@dana.com

Central Michigan

The Colony started the year moving into the renovated Chapter house. The level of detail and commitment of the House Corporation and the Chapter’s alumni have provided the best in housing for a CMU fraternity. In the fall, the Chapter celebrated its 20th Anniversary on campus. The challenges that faced the Colony last year were recruitment, finances and communication. These are the same challenges that the Colony is faced with for 2007. The goal last year was to have 18 members by the fall of 2006. The Chapter currently has 11 members.

During the spring term the Colony received assistance from Phil Adler ’98 and Michael Wolford, Miami ’03 with recruitment. The Colony was challenged by the Convention review panel to improve pledge retention, with the help of Adam Porter-Price, Connecticut ’06, and Ross McCallum ’08, the pledge manual was re-written to align with the mission, vision and goals of Beta Theta Pi. A special thank you needs to go out to all of the House Corporation members. I would especially like to thank Scott Nadeau ’89 for the incredible job he does with the alumni communication and the 20th anniversary video.

Also special recognition to Tom Olver ’98 for the time dedicated not only to Beta through his work with the General Fraternity, but also the hours he donates to the Chapter.

Kettering

Beta is back at Kettering! In December 2005, the B-Section undergraduates voted to close the Chapter. This decision has spurred the alumni into action. We recruited 10 advisors and about 15 alumni who have volunteered for the house corporation. Since the beginning of 2006, the following has been done: decided to sell the house, re-registered the Beta Alpha Epsilon Corporation, disposed of the internal assets, held three work weekends, hosted a golf outing and alumni day in May, agreed to pay two thirds of the cost of a leadership consultant and fund the recolonization cost up to $50,000. I would like to thank the Chapter’s volunteers for their hard efforts and time given. Marc Kidder, GMI-EMI ’72 did an outstanding job getting the corporation re-registration with the state. Brian Miller, GMI-EMI ’91 has done an outstanding job with the listing and sale of the Fenton site. We accepted a bid by another non-profit organization to transform the property into an animal shelter/adopt-a-pet location. Our Beta memories and Chapter history are being stored a few basements of members in the Detroit Metro

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area. With the hard work of Adam Porter-Price, Connecticut ’06, it appears that the A-Section Class of refounding fathers of at least 15 men.

The class consists of four upperclassmen and 11 freshmen. We still have two weeks in January to recruit additional founding fathers. If the results of A-Section are repeated in B-Section, we could have a total Chapter size in excess of 40 men by June 2007. The challenges for the Chapter are not only recruitment, but also the recruitment of alumni and volunteers for the advising team and House Corporation. If you would like to volunteer for the advising team or the BAE House Corporation, please contact me at 260-637-6221 or aj.calkins@dana.com.

Michigan

Overall, Lambda is strong, which was evident in its winning the Sisson Award at the 167th Convention. The officers made me proud of their ability to implement change and adhere to the directives that were issued after last year’s risk management incident. Before allowing alcohol back into the Chapter house, the officers had to develop a mature reintroduction plan. Sean Gillen ’08 and his team did a great job. The Chapter is considered a strong force in the Greek community and is well represented on the IFC committees. The challenges for the Chapter include additional recruitment of volunteer advisors for the Chapter and volunteers for the house corporation. This past year, more undergraduates attended the leadership opportunities offered by Beta. The Chapter is fortunate to have such generous alumni that donate to the Chapter fund at the Beta Foundation. If there are any alumni in Ann Arbor/southeast Michigan that are interested in advising the Chapter, please contact me at 260-637-6221 or aj.calkins@dana.com.

XII – R. Scott Hayes, Purdue ’68 shayes@hcclaw.com

Indiana

The wisdom of the 166th Convention of the Fraternity has been borne out by the men of Pi Chapter during the 2005-06 school year. The Chapter’s charter was restored at the 166th in 2005. Since then, Pi has earned both a Sisson award and Virginia Tech award at the Convention in Toronto. Additionally, the Chapter maintained its status as the fraternity with the best grades on IU’s campus. The GPA last semester was 3.243. The Chapter, paired with AOPi, won the all-campus, coed soccer championship in April and had a respectable finish in the Little 500 bicycle race. Alex Shortle ’08, completed his term as president of the student body. The men of Pi are blessed with active, caring and successful alumni. The Chapter’s alumni are conducting a successful fundraising campaign which will enable groundbreaking to take place this fall for a new fraternity house to be built at 1100 North Jordan Drive (Fraternity Row.) The

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men of Pi Chapter and their alumni can be very proud of a very successful year since the charter was restored. In an effort to continue their success, Pi had its kick-off retreat for 2006-07 on Saturday, September 23.

pledged freshmen, Tau is looking to build on what has become a new era in leadership on the Wabash campus.

Purdue

athomas@new.rr.com

Beta Mu has a strong tradition of excellence in athletics. Once again, Beta Mu challenged for the all-fraternity intramural sports trophy. After holding down first place for most of the year, the Chapter fell into second place over the last six weeks. Already, the men have set their sights on winning the all-sports trophy during 2006-07.

A goal setting session was held on Saturday, August 26, attended by approximately 50 collegians and 30 alumni and parents. Many areas for improvement were noted. Over the past school year, 18 young men attended leadership opportunities. This is an increase over previous years and once again, bodes well for leadership of the Chapter. Beta Mu alumni continue to be well organized and very supportive of the Chapter. The Beta Mu Chapter House Association Inc. meets regularly and is continuing with its efforts to raise $2 million for renovations to the Chapter House. More than $500,000 was spent on the House during the summer of 2006. The renovations have been very well done and should prove beneficial immediately.

The alumni have continued to supply qualified advisors consistent with Standard Chapter Operating Expectations.

XIII – N. Davey Neal, Wabash ’01 ndaveyneal@yahoo.com

DePauw

After nothing short of heroic effort by undergraduates, Chapter Advisor Adam Cohen and newly selected Housing Corporation President Dan Hasler, Delta Chapter is in the midst of navigating out of some tenuous situations. The men of Delta Chapter showed a strong presence at this year’s Convention as well as leadership opportunities. Outgoing Chapter President Dan Moon ’08 has lead a strong corps of young leaders through a difficult time that very likely could have shut the Chapter down. With a semester under its belt, Delta Chapter is in need of continued alumni support both in terms of time and treasure. The undergraduates appreciate and respect alumni advice and involvement in Chapter operations. The Chapter house has undergone some significant infrastructure and aesthetic improvements. With the right amount of alumni support and the growth of a new culture in undergraduate leadership, the 2006-07 school year will be a turning point for Delta Chapter.

Wabash

The Tau Chapter had a spectacular Convention experience, the culmination of two years of diligent work on philanthropy, leadership development, campus involvement and brotherhood.

The Chapter came back to 513 with its second consecutive Sisson Award, Campus Involvement Award and Hardin Leadership Award. Of special note was Tau’s selection as a recipient of the Virginia Tech Award for academic excellence.

From seniors to sophomores and 18 newly

XV – Andrew R. Thomas, Wisconsin-Oshkosh ’97 Lawrence

The men of Gamma Pi Chapter had another successful year. The Chapter won another Sisson Award at the 167th General Convention.

The Chapter initiated a total of 10 men from all terms combined and are looking forward to building on the recruitment success from last year. The Chapter sent five men to leadership events this summer and sent a delegation of men to the Keystone Regional Leadership Conference. The Chapter’s GPA of 3.17 ranked second among fraternities and above the all men’s average. In the fall, the Chapter hosted the 15th Annual Thanksgiving dinner for Oneida Heights Senior Complex (residents of an elderly and low-income housing.) Chapter members also participated in philanthropy events of Shack-a-thon and Habitat for Humanity and donated $1,000 to the Housing Partnership Project in Appleton. Jason Valerius ’97, as chapter counselor, and the advisory team have done an outstanding job.

Wisconsin

Another good year took place for the Alpha Pi Chapter. The Chapter initiated a total of 12 men for the year. The Chapter sent five men to leadership events this past summer. In the fall, the Chapter participated in the Trick or Treat with the Greeks for underprivileged children in the Madison area during Halloween. Chapter members had continued success in intramural sports. The Chapter excelled academically with better than a 3.0 GPA. The Beta Building Association and the Chapter are pleased with the number of members living in the house and the meal plan that is in place at the house.

Led by Chapter Counselor Rick Abegglen ’82, the advisory team has done a great job. If any alumni are interested in assisting the Chapter in an advisory role please give me a call 920-8362808 or contact Assistant District Chief Ryan O’Donnell at 608-848-9462.

Wisconsin-Oshkosh

It’s been a challenging year for the men of Zeta Zeta as the numbers for recruitment and scholarship fell below the Chapter’s expectations. Chapter Counselor Steve Chmielewski ’98 and the solid advisory team have been in contact with their respective officers preparing for the fall semester. Chapter members shined as leaders on campus with one member on IFC, two as Senators, one as the director of Greek Life on the Oshkosh Student Association and a member as president of Order of Omega.

Eight members attended leadership events this past summer. The Chapter and the Housing Corp. continue to work very well together. The Housing Corp. has supported the Chapter with travel to the Keystone Regional Leadership Conference and the third Annual Active/Alumni Softball Outing held in September. I would like to thank the Housing Corp. and the many alumni who assisted in a number of ways; home

DC REPORTS improvements, letters/phone calls to incoming freshman and the many visits to the Chapter house this summer.

honorary initiate, have given to the Colony. The men of the Zeta colony and I are deeply grateful for their service.

XVI – G.W. (Bill) Yurgaitis Jr., Hampden-Sydney ’89 What a fantastic year it has been for District XVI! Each chapter sent a delegate to the Chapter President’s Leadership Academy in Oxford and the 167th General Convention in Toronto, maintained an excellent risk management rating, obtained an excellent financial status and were top academic performers at their host institutions.

I would also like to introduce Puraj Patel, Virginia Tech ’05 as an assistant district chief.

Brother Patel joins Kirk Little, East Carolina ‘82 on the volunteer staff and will dedicate his time to working with the Virginia Tech chapter. This year it is imperative that we find additional advisors for each chapter. We have good advisors at each college, but more advisors are needed for each chapter to succeed. If you are an alumnus living near one of these fantastic and energetic chapters, now is the time to rekindle that Beta Spirit! Please feel free to me.

Virginia Tech

XVII – Daniel Roy, East Carolina ’04

gyurgaitis@starpower.net

The biggest success story belongs to the Alpha Phi Chapter. These men set sight on a goal to achieve their charter and worked extremely hard to achieve it. Alpha Phi not only had its charter reinstated at the 167th Convention, but won a Sisson Award (their third) and their first Knox Award. Alpha Phi is the first chapter to ever be granted a charter, a Sisson Award and a Knox Award all at the same Convention! In addition, their Knox Award is the first earned by a chapter in the Commonwealth of Virginia! If you are an Alpha Phi alumnus, it is time for you to come see and feel the Beta spirit in Blacksburg. This chapter is ranked first in academics, recognized for six IFC awards and participated in several community service projects. I have full confidence that the Alpha Phi chapter will continue to excel. I am very proud of these men, their advisors and their dedicated alumni. I commented during their Convention review that this was a chapter that I would be proud to have my own son join and I truly believe that many other alumni would as well!

William and Mary

Zeta Upsilon is right on top of its game. Earning its third Sisson Award (two in a row!) and several other awards at Convention, Zeta Upsilon is maintaining a level of excellence at The College of William & Mary. At the spring Greek Awards Ceremony, Zeta Upsilon was recognized for Excellence in Membership Recruitment and Excellence in Member Education. As I have reported for several years now, Zeta Upsilon is a shining star of Beta Theta Pi and I am truly proud to work with these men. I continue to be impressed with their dedication to brotherhood, Greek life at W&M and Beta Theta Pi. This is one fantastic chapter!

Hampden Sydney

The Zeta Colony was recognized with several awards at Convention this year including awards for academics and philanthropy. The Colony continues working toward a great future. Admittedly, the progress has been a bit slower than anticipated, but the foundation is evident. The Colony continues to make positive progress on campus and in the Greek system at HampdenSydney. I have high expectations for my alma mater in the years to come – but then again, so do the brothers! I would like to recognize the incredible dedication and service that Thomas R. Edwards ’90 and Dr. Kenneth Townsend, HSC

DanielLGRoy@hotmail.com

Duke

Entering this year as a rookie district chief, I am anxious to work with the men of Gamma Rho. Leading the men this year will be Anthony Pilnik ’08. I look forward to working with Anthony and any interested advisors in leading our brothers through a crossroads with the opportunity to reinforce the foundation we have set at Duke University. Regarding goals established on behalf of the General Fraternity and myself for the upcoming year, we look forward to strengthening Duke’s advisory team and presence in Chapter operations, sending men to some of Beta’s award-winning leadership development opportunities and continuing to build the relationship between Gamma Rho and the General Fraternity. The men of Gamma Rho have access to a variety of resources and I hope to see them utilizing more and more of these as the year presses on. Anyone interested in seeing the men of Gamma Rho achieve these goals feel free to contact me at anytime.

East Carolina

Having just held its annual kick-off retreat, the men of Epsilon Alpha have set goals for themselves. Working with them as their district chief, I look to them to grow in Chapter members as we work to establish a strengthened relationship with their advisory board. Goals the Chapter identified during their retreat include a strong continued focus on recruitment, ensuring financial stability for the future of Epsilon Alpha, increased communication between the recently empowered officers and the General Fraternity and more. The men are working hard to make their name on campus one synonymous with what the standard for fraternities should be.

With the assistance of the General Fraternity they continue to raise the bar on campus. Goals anticipated for this year with the men of Epsilon Alpha are to secure a new chapter counselor and additional motivated advisors, grow in attendance at the leadership opportunities and increase academic standards. Any interested individuals should contact me to discuss the open opportunities.

North Carolina

As assistant district chief last fall, I had the opportunity, with Curtis Burrill, Maine ’04 to facilitate a UNC hosted ritual symposium for the men in District XVII. Entering into my first full

academic year as district chief with the men of the Eta Chapter, I look forward to working with them on more levels. Having gone through a year of change and realignment with the Fraternity’s values and ritual the men have been open to and utilized the resources made available to them by the General Fraternity. As far as goals established for this year, I would like to see more men from the Eta Chapter in attendance at the General Fraternity sponsored leadership opportunities and a push to developing a solid advisory board. A common District XVII need is present here at the University of North Carolina.

We are still in need of dedicated Chapter advisors to help maintain the positive changes and challenges that the men of the Eta Chapter have taken on. This is a great opportunity to give back to our good and great fraternity. If you are interested, please contact me.

XVIII – G. Douglas Tommie, Eastern Kentucky ’77 dtommie@realtracs.com

Middle Tennessee

Epsilon Theta is off to an aggressive start this fall under the direction of President Ross Johnson ’08. Much work has been done to the house, including a much needed renovation to the upstairs bathrooms and a redo of the main living room, thanks to Christy Stonecipher. All this is leading up to a big fall rush. Opening week had 20 Brothers participating in “WeHaul,” where upperclassmen help incoming freshmen move into the dorms. This is a great opportunity to meet and greet, wearing letters of course, and maybe even impressing a few parents. A function at the house saw several hundred prospects come through. The event went very smoothly with the aid of a wellorchestrated risk management plan. It would appear that the men of Epsilon Theta have a renewed vigor and a dedication to the future of the Chapter not seen in many years. With the updates to the house and a new “can do” attitude, MTSU’s Greek Community will soon see a new leader emerge; the men of Beta Theta Pi! Alumni should look forward to the announcement of the Alumni Banquet in December. All are welcome.

Mississippi

After successfully getting their charter back last year, the men of Beta Beta are looking to be stronger than ever this year. Under the sage guidance of second-term President Jack Weir ’07, the Chapter completed an enthusiastic fall kickoff and has set several aggressive goals, not the least of which is a fall pledge class of up to 30 new Betas. Recruitment this year will be held the second week of October. The brothers hosted a parents weekend September 30, which coincided with the Ole Miss-Georgia game. Alumni are of course welcome to the traditional Beta Tailgate festivities in the Grove.

Sewanee

Coming off of a strong spring rush, the men of Gamma Chi have a strong momentum this fall.

While only recently the Chapter’s numbers were in the single digits, they return this semester with 23. As usual, the Betas are very involved in

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campus leadership with four brothers on the 10member University Honor Council. Five brothers will also become members of Sewanee’s honors society, “The Order of the Gownsmen,” this fall.

Some minor renovations have been made at the house , including new Greek letters out front.

Ever a force for philanthropy, the men spawned the “Kickball for Cancer” fundraiser last spring that created a buzz all over campus. More than $13,000 was raised for The American Society.

The event was so successful that this spring it will become an all-Greek spring fundraiser for the Sewanee campus with a goal of $50,000!

Life is good on “the mountain.” With the relatively remote location of Sewanee, we are still in need of advisors for the Chapter. Interested Betas in the southeast Tennessee/Chattanooga area should contact me.

Tennessee

The biggest news in Knoxville this fall is a new address for the men of Delta Kappa! After a couple of years of angst over losing the lease on the old property on Lake Avenue, the Chapter has inked a deal to take over the old Delta Tau Delta house in Fraternity Park. This is a prime spot right on the corner, and the hard work of Chapter Counselor Michael Scott ’96 and others to get this deal worked out will definitely result in great things for the Chapter. As of this writing we don’t have possession of the house yet as many repairs are being made, but the name is up on the wall and the Chapter will be holding some rush functions in the public areas.

A very productive fall kickoff was conducted mid-August by new Leadership Consultant Russell Katigan, Oklahoma State ’05. With the new house comes a renewed excitement not seen at Delta Kappa in awhile. All alumni are welcome to stop by and celebrate with the Chapter in the new house sometime in late September when we get moved in.

Vanderbilt

Under the direction of President Will Reiter ’08, Beta Lambda is off to a strong start this fall.

Much work has been done to the house getting ready for the semester and a strong rush season. The basement rooms have new flooring and paint to transform them into spaces better suited for relaxation and casual use by the brothers. More work is still planned in the kitchen and other areas to bring the house up to a standard that the brothers and alumni can be proud of. As always, the Chapter is once again showing its strength in philanthropy with the first Cookout Kickoff, benefiting Vanderbilt’s Children’s Hospital. This creative event is being co-hosted with Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Tri-Delta and Kappa Alpha Theta. Some of Nashville’s finest purveyors of barbeque will be in a competition to determine who is indeed BBQ King of Nashville. All students and locals are welcome to enjoy the feast as it will also serve

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as the kickoff to the home football season.

An exciting footnote to this fall’s lineup is that the ’Dore’s starting tailback is Beta brother Cassen Jackson-Garrison ’08. I am working to strengthen the advisor corps for the Chapter with a few new Betas that have stepped up, but would like to see more local Vandy alumni get involved with the Chapter. Contact me if you have an interest in seeing the Chapter grow to its fullest potential.

XIX – Joseph M. Troncale, Alabama ’63 jmtronca@mindspring.com

Emory

Gamma Upsilon continues to shine as “the comeback kid.” Three years ago this Chapter was on “probation” status with the General Fraternity and seemed to be going nowhere. A new group of determined and engaged Chapter leaders took the helm and last year guided the Chapter to a Sisson award. Their continued hard work resulted in the winning of a ninth Sisson award and the John Reily Knox award at the 167th in Toronto. Gamma Upsilon won five awards at the annual campus Greek Awards Banquet including the Most Improved Chapter award and Burke Loeffler ’06 was named The Outstanding Chapter President. The brothers held two functions to raise funds for victims of Hurricane Katrina. Academically, the brothers’ GPA was in the top three among campus fraternities. They have a very hard working and determined group of leaders. Their advisor team is led by Chapter Counselor Jim Delaney ’06, who was presented the Edward Taylor Advisor of the Year award at this year’s convention.

This Chapter functions extremely well as a unit and combined with its fine advisor team, I am convinced that the men will repeat and add to their current achievements.

Georgia

Epsilon Epsilon added another Sisson award at the 167th in Toronto to its impressive list of accomplishments. The Chapter GPA for the spring was 3.25 which placed it fifth out of 28 fraternities. They completed their fall recruitment, pledging 30 new members. Their immediate attention is directed toward a Chapter house extension that will include a new Chapter room, improved laundry facilities and accommodations to house 14 more brothers. Brothers continue to be involved with numerous campus and community activities including a member on the IFC Executive Board, the Arch Society (Student Ambassador program) and various positions in student government. Philanthropy Chairman Christopher Poe ’09 was one of 12 men in the University’s freshman class to be inducted into the Tate Honor Society, the most prestigious honor a freshman may receive.

Several brothers serve as leaders of various campus charitable organizations. The Chapter is led by a most energized executive committee and assisted by a dedicated, engaged and seasoned advisor team. Their goal this coming year is to win another Sisson award and the coveted John Reily Knox award at the 168th General Convention next August in Orlando. I encourage all alumni to stop by and visit this dedicated group of fine young men. Your support and encouragement will be most appreciated.

Georgia Tech

This Chapter was one of nine Beta chapters to win the coveted John Reily Knox award at the 167th in Toronto this summer. Also, Gamma Eta continued its unmatched and unrivaled dominance of the Sisson award by winning its 24th consecutive honor. The Chapter continues its fabled legacy of excellence in all aspects of fraternal life. The brothers finished the spring semester ranked second in academic performance among all campus fraternities.

Their hard work in the Atlanta community helped them to finish the academic year in second place for philanthropic activities. The brothers provided free manpower to the annual spring Atlanta Dogwood Festival which resulted in more than $400,000 raised for Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. Earlier in the year, the brothers were recognized for having the highest participation (50+ brothers) in the Georgia Tech H.E.R.O. philanthropy that benefits children with HIV and AIDS. They placed third overall in intramural athletic activities. This chapter will continue to strive to be the best. They are well led, well organized and ably assisted by their advisor team. I hope that every Gamma Eta alumnus who visits “Little Tara” this year expresses their thanks and gratitude to this exceptional group of fine young men.

XX – Joseph M. Troncale, Alabama ’63 jmtronca@mindspring.com

Alabama

Delta Theta is set to take off to new destinations not yet experienced by the Chapter. Their journey commenced last summer at the 166th General Convention in Scottsdale when they won the Most Improved Chapter award and the Virginia Tech award. They returned to campus energized and wanting to continue their winning ways. They set their goals and plans to achieve them. Their hard work and efforts began to pay off this past spring as they won the Most Improved Fraternity award at the annual Greek Awards Banquet. The brothers placed in the top 10 academically among campus fraternities. In April, the House Corporation received approval and financing from the University administration to raze the existing house and rebuild a new $3.5 million Chapter house located in the heart of the campus. Construction is well underway and the completion date of the new house is set for the fall of 2007. The Chapter initiated 100% of its fall and spring pledge classes. They have recruited more than 30 new members for the 2006 fall semester. The Chapter held a very successful and well attended Christmas party and Easter egg hunt for the YMCA “After School” program. The high point of the year, however, was the winning of the Chapter’s first Sisson Award at the 167th General Convention in Toronto. The goals for the year are a repeat win of the Sisson Award and the winning of the coveted John Reily Knox award at the 168th General Convention in Orlando. These Beta brothers have tasted success and want more.

They are well led and each brother is committed to the task.

Auburn

The brothers of Delta Zeta continue their legacy of accomplishments. They completed a

DC REPORTS most successful year and won another Sisson award at the 167th in Toronto, and were also presented the Virginia Tech award for scholarship. Brothers continue to be involved and hold offices in numerous campus organizations.

George Stegall ’07 serves as SGA president.

A fine spring pledge class of nine young men was initiated into the brotherhood. All indicators point to another superb fall recruitment.

The Delta Zeta brothers sponsored a volleyball tournament that raised more than $3,000 for a local charity. The Chapter has set a goal this year of winning another Sisson award and the coveted John Reily Knox award at the 168th General Convention in Orlando. The goals are well within their reach. The Delta Zeta brothers are led by a very dedicated executive committee that is most efficient and goal oriented. Their advisor team is always present and involved in most aspects of the Chapter’s business. This Chapter enjoys excellent alumni support and involvement. Their legacy of achievement will continue.

Westminster

XXI – Kevin J. Maher, Kansas State ’01

XXII – Marc T. Tower, Truman State ’05

Missouri

Kansas

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The men of the Zeta Phi Chapter had an impressive academic year. The Chapter was first in grades among fraternities with a fall GPA of 3.113. Zeta Phi’s commitment to community saw its 7-on-7 water volleyball philanthropy bring in $13,000 to benefit MS Research at the Barnes-Jewish Hospital, additionally the Chapter hosted the Boys and Girls Club for an afternoon of pumpkin carving and lunch in which more than 75% of the Chapter participated. The Chapter held a number of seminars on risk management to encourage responsible personal conduct. In addition, the Chapter held three alumni events during the past year.

With the help of their advisors, the Chapter has challenged itself to develop new recruitment methods. Zeta Phi’s labors of the past year were awarded at Convention with the Chapter winning its first Knox Award and 20th Sisson Award.

Missouri – Kansas City

The Epsilon Lambda Chapter continues to shine on the UMKC campus and its efforts were rewarded with its 12th Sisson Award. The Chapter recruited an outstanding pledge class which went through an award winning pledge education program and put up a GPA of 3.5 — well above any other Fraternity pledge class on campus. Overall, the Chapter posted an impressive 3.316 fall grade point average. This devotion to the cultivation of intellect earned the Chapter a Virginia Tech award. The Chapter was very active on campus, holding numerous leadership positions. Several members even developed a new campus organization called “Roo Crew” to support the UMKC basketball team. In addition to leadership, the Chapter’s philanthropies and community service are second–to-none, contributing more than $12,000 to charities. The Epsilon Lambda Chapter is continually striving to better itself and the Chapter is well positioned to do that again this year.

The past year was a challenge for the brothers of the Alpha Delta Chapter. Risk management issues during the first semester, followed by pledge education violations early in the second semester, dropped the Chapter’s status to probation and then to suspension. During its suspension, the Chapter’s officers took a hard look at the Chapter’s risk management and pledge education policies and challenged themselves to create positive and responsible policies and programs. It was tough work, but the Chapter responded well, came together, met and even exceeded the directives by the General Fraternity. The efforts of the Chapter were recognized and rewarded through an upgrade in status and returned privileges. With its privileges returned, the Chapter rallied and won Westminster/William Woods Greek Week, won the fraternity intramural football championship and hosted a BBQ for the American Cancer Society. With Alpha Delta back on path, expect great things this year! marctower@hotmail.com

The men of Alpha Nu had another fantastic year. The Chapter continues to carry an academic focus, winning campus grades again with a 3.46 average GPA for the 2005-06 school year. The Chapter won campus intramurals last year, as well as the Sisson and Virginia Tech awards at the 167th Convention in Toronto.

Alpha Nu is lead by Michael Raupp ’07, a strong leader, who attended Convention and CPLA. He was named the best fraternity leader on campus. This school year the Chapter is excited about 24 new pledges and is finishing up a major renovation on the side yard and patio areas of the house. Goals for the year are to improve philanthropy and community service events, increase member accountability and send more men than last year (10) to leadership opportunities. Alpha Nu continues to benefit from generous alumni support and encourages all alumni to attend the various events that are held throughout the year.

Kansas State

Gamma Epsilon had another great year. The Chapter sent an impressive 19 men to leadership opportunities, and President Jim Schwartz ’08 attended both convention and CPLA. At the 167th Convention in Toronto, the Chapter took home an incredible eight awards: Knox, Sisson, New Song Competition, Risk Management, Best Recruitment, Pledge Program, Campus Involvement and Alumni Relations. The Chapter continues to focus on grades, as once again they were in the top three on campus with a 3.21 GPA last year. Gamma Epsilon won the campus intramural title, and Brad Scheu ’07 won the IFC Above and Beyond Chapter President Award. Goals for the upcoming year are to improve the Chapter’s involvement with the pledge education program, continue to build upon the advisory team’s current role and send even more men to leadership opportunities this year. With the generous help of alumni such as Chapter Counselor Bernie Haney ’97, and others, Gamma Epsilon will

continue to succeed. All alumni are encouraged to stop by and see the house and meet these impressive young men.

Wichita State

Delta Gamma had a successful, yet challenging year, and looks forward to another challenging year. I have been impressed with the potential of this young group that is lead by their driven president, Brian Hund ’08. Last year they sent five men to leadership opportunities, and will surely surpass that this year as they have set the lofty goal to send full delegations to all leadership opportunities. They were in the top half of fraternities for grades last year — this year the goal is to top a 3.0 GPA for the Chapter. The Chapter needs to improve their recruitment process and increase numbers, which is a struggle since campus-wide recruitment numbers are down. They also hope to increase the involvement of alumni and their advisory team — if any alumni are interested in becoming involved, let us know. Delta Gamma will celebrate its 47th anniversary at its annual Founders Day reunion banquet, which is scheduled for November 4.

The Chapter is planning on having 40 alumni attend — all alumni are invited!

XXIII – Stephen D. Walker, Oklahoma State ’83 Stephen.walker@tinker.af.mil

Oklahoma

Gamma Phi took home the coveted Knox and Sisson Awards from the 167th General Convention! Its accomplishments are long and distinguished and include finishing second of 17 fraternities in fall 2005 grades. The brothers sponsored and organized the Frensley 5K Fun Run in honor of Brother Patrick James Frensley whose untimely death occurred last spring. Their efforts to honor Brother Frensley’s service to our Fraternity and his love of running raised more than $10,000 in its first year for the American Heart Association. The University recognized their hard work with the President’s Trophy for Outstanding Campus Activities.

Contributing to this award was their first place finish in University Sing, second in Homecoming and third in Sooner Scandals. They also enhanced their leadership development by sending 19 men to Convention this year. While they were not required, they sent a team to the Keystone Regional Leadership Conference in St. Louis. Additionally they sent one brother to the Beta Wilderness Challenge and one to UIFI. Every Gamma Phi alumnus should be proud of the Chapter’s accomplishments and how the men continue the rich heritage of Beta at the University of Oklahoma.

Oklahoma State

Gamma Lambda again brought home the coveted Knox and Sisson Awards from the 167th Convention while also capturing the Wichita State award for best singing performance!

The Beta Four sang their way into everyone’s heart and became the talk of Convention. The Chapter’s leadership in the areas of campus involvement, community service, academic achievement and sports excellence are the envy of not only the Greek community but throughout

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the entire University, exemplified through their service with Stillwater’s Battered Women Shelter where they raised and donated more than $10,000 during the OSU Homecoming. The Chapter has returned the IFC’s All-Sports trophy back to 1207 while also achieving first in grades for spring 2006. Their service, sports and academic achievements were complimented with winning Varsity Review this year by teaming up with the women of Chi Omega. I have had the pleasure of working with these young men for the last five years and find them to truly be men of principle. They have continued to raise the bar with regards to achieving excellence in every area of our great Ritual!

XXIV – Tommy W. Yates, Eastern Kentucky ’95 tgyates@mchse.com

Iowa

Alpha Beta is back where it belongs on the campus of University of Iowa. After a temporary hiatus, the efforts to re-establish a colony have paid dividends. The Colony worked its way up to 19 members during the first year and plans to add to that number substantially this year. With the help of a re-energized housing corporation and top-notch advisory team, the group achieved great things during the first year back on campus. They finished third overall in grades with a 2.97 GPA. They placed third in the Greek Week Follies and were a Gold Level Chapter overall. They also had 11 young men participate in leadership opportunities offered through the General Fraternity thanks to outstanding alumni support. This fall, they kicked off a fun and energetic philanthropic event called Pillow Fright 2006. The proceeds from the pillow fight will go to the shelter house and is sure to be a fun event for the entire campus and Greek community. Finally, the doors of 816 N. Dubuque Street are again open thanks to the generous support of alumni. The facility is as beautiful as ever and makes a return trip for Alpha Beta alumni an absolute must. Make plans to stop by and visit the Chapter and learn even more about their accomplishments and goals.

Iowa State

For Tau Sigma alumni, the fall 2006 semester is finally here. A new group of founding fathers is being formed for the return of Beta Theta Pi in Ames. Work started on this years ago and is quickly becoming a reality. Building off of an extremely successful Centennial celebration last spring, the alumni have been generous with their time and resources to see that the return will be successful. The Chapter house has undergone a significant amount of remodeling and money has been donated for leadership and educational opportunities, which will allow new members of the founding father class the full experience of Beta Theta Pi. Recruitment started in the spring 2006 semester and

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continued over the summer months. A strong class is already in place and the formal recruitment period just concluded. With the help of an on-site leadership consultant, a strong and committed advisory team, a dedicated housing corporation and new alumni association, it will surely be a very successful start to the return of Tau Sigma.

Nebraska

Alpha Tau continues its legacy as being one of the outstanding chapters within Beta. They were again honored at Convention this year with the Knox and Sisson Awards. This makes their sixth Knox and 12th Sisson. The young men continue to excel in the classroom as they brought home an overall GPA of 3.54 this past spring semester. They look to build upon a strong recruiting class of 28 men last fall by bringing on another exceptional class. The young men of Alpha Tau simply know how to keep things going in the right direction. They continue to recruit outstanding men, take advantage of leadership opportunities both within Beta and on campus, hold each other accountable and maintain steady Chapter operations. Perhaps their best move is the fact that they continue to hold alumni and parent activities throughout the year. Understanding the positive impact alumni and parents can have on the Chapter is instrumental to their continued success. If you have not stopped by recently to visit the Chapter, please take the opportunity this year to do so. You will not be disappointed!

XXV – James R. Curtis, Wisconsin ’86 jimcurtisbeta@yahoo.com

Minnesota

Beta Pi had a good year. The Chapter was first in grades for fall ’05 and second in grades for spring ’06; above the all-men’s average. Involvement in campus activities continues to be high as nearly every brother participates in a leadership or campus activity. Seven men participated in leadership programming (UIFI, Institute for Men of Principle, Beta Wilderness Challenge, Futures Quest, Leadership College); however, this is far fewer than in recent years when Beta Pi sent more than any other Beta chapter.

Thank you to those who have generously underwritten undergraduate attendance to one of these outstanding programs! The Chapter house has several openings this fall after many seniors graduated last spring. Everyone is gearing up for an important fall recruitment program to regain previous year’s numbers. At the 167th General Convention, the Chapter achieved its 10th (fifth consecutive) Sisson Award. The Chapter also received the Virginia Tech-Regional Award and Campus Involvement Award.

North Dakota

In the fall of 2005, the Chapter struggled to prioritize previous risk management incidents and own the responsibilities that came with handling it. Additionally, recruitment efforts did not yield the number of new members the Chapter hoped for; current membership is approximately 39. The advisory team is one short of the required five person team. Spring 2006 was much more successful and many of the issues of the past have been addressed

with responsible action. New leadership is blossoming at Gamma Kappa; four members braved the 14-hour drive to St. Louis, Mo, for the inaugural Keystone Regional Leadership Conference in February. Members realized the necessity to prioritize recruitment as a Chapter effort rather than the responsibility of a few members. The Chapter’s grade point average exceeded the all-men’s average for both semesters. At the 167th General Convention in Toronto, Ontario, the Chapter achieved its fifth (fourth consecutive) Sisson Award. The Chapter successfully completed its fourth Men of Principle kick-off and goal setting weekend in September with an emphasis on effective recruitment and individual member accountability. Moving forward, strong and focused leadership will be required to increase membership (to the desired 50) and add another one or two advisors.

South Dakota

During the spring semester, the Chapter was reorganized in response to ongoing risk management, membership and financial issues. The reorganization process has been challenging and more work is left to be done.

However, early on in the process, there have been encouraging indicators. The Chapter has nine dedicated and driven members as well as an active, well-trained advisory team. With all of the challenges last spring, the Chapter was still able to record the highest GPA on campus. Additionally, members are involved on campus and in the community and are attracting like-minded individuals to join the brotherhood. As alumni, you have received several updates and requests for help. This will be an ongoing process as the Chapter continues to rebuild. Much work is left to do in order to ensure success. Please do your part to provide values-based recruitment leads for the Chapter. Participate in upcoming activities with the Chapter. Finally, contribute time and money to the efforts, if possible.

XXVI – John M. Groom, Miami ’58 jgroom2426@comcast.net

Colorado Mines

Beta Phi started the year on warning and has returned to good status by stepping up individual and Chapter accountability. Rush was very successful with the largest pledge class in recent history. Out of a class of 23, 18 have been initiated. The Chapter was second in grades but still has room for improvement as the men try to bring up poor grades with some members. Community service has long been a hallmark of this Chapter and that continued with wining the John Holt Duran for the second straight year. In addition, the Chapter won the Sisson award for the 15th time after a two year absence. Nineteen brothers took advantage of the various fraternity leadership programs and this number will increase next year. The Chapter was awarded the Keystone Risk Management award and the Self Governance award. Beta Phi is strong Chapter and on the verge of greatness, it is in their hands.

Colorado State

Epsilon Kappa struggled this year with leadership problems and participation by the advisor team has been poor. The Colony needs to work

DC REPORTS on all requirements to obtain its charter next year. They need to take advantage of the various leadership programs as only seven brothers participated; this is less than required for a colony. While the Colony membership is below the average for the campus, the quality of the members is outstanding. Increasing membership is a must this year. This Colony remains at the top of the list for grades for all Greek organizations, as they have since reestablishing the colony. Community service participation has been high.

Denver

Alpha Zeta had a difficult start to the year, but ended on the right foot. The Chapter has had problems with accountability and until the entire chapter steps up this will continue to be a major weakness. The Chapter adopted a Constitution and By-laws for the first time in years and has a full set of advisors for the first time.

The current leadership is on the right track and working hard toward gaining momentum with the Chapter as a whole. Scholarship has a lot of room for improvement as the Chapter finished in grades for the spring quarter. Collection of dues has been slow. Participation in the Fraternity’s leadership programs has been less than adequate with only five brothers participating, but the Chapter participated in the University’s leadership programming. The Chapter joined the brothers of Beta Phi for a joint initiation in January that was very successful. The University of Denver has new programming requiring all fraternities and sororities initiate their pledges within six weeks of pledging. The fall quarter will be the first time for this requirement and will test the Chapter’s ability to exercise its new pledge education program. With hard work, the Chapter should return to good status this year.

XXVII – Kristofer J. Huffman, San Jose State ’03 sjsukai@aol.com

Cal. State-Chico

The Epsilon Iota Chapter is preparing for a great year, including the first recruitment period in over a year for all Greek organizations. They have been successfully striving to develop a positive pledge education program that will ensure that quality students become members of one of the most competitive chapters on campus.

California-Berkeley

The Omega Chapter is preparing for a busy year full of new ideas. The Chapter will be hosting its first leadership retreat in October, a completely new pledge education program and a transition retreat in December. They had a successful recruitment and plan to have a great semester working with their new programs.

San Jose State

The Zeta Eta Chapter is coming off a strong spring semester placing second in grades for IFC fraternities at San Jose State University.

They rushed, pledged, and initiated all members of Alpha Zeta pledge class, and are preparing for a strong fall 2006 rush. One goal for 2006 is to strengthen and expand its already generous

alumni involvement. Any alumni of the Zeta Eta Chapter or Betas in the Bay Area are encouraged to visit the Chapter.

XXVIII – R. Wayne Pickerell, Denver ’87 waynepickerell@apollodynamics.com

2006 has been a year filled with what Coach Wooden might have described as sticking to the basics: the fundamentals of Beta Theta Pi. Each of the chapters in District 28 has, in their own way, tried to recapture the essence of what Beta Theta Pi means and how we each should “earn the badge daily.”

Cal Poly

Epsilon Pi, celebrates its 20th anniversary this fall. It has excelled in many respects: campus leadership positions held by brothers, GPA and a strong sense of brotherhood all characterize Epsilon Pi. However, there are significant opportunity areas for the Chapter. The geographic location of Cal Poly brings special challenges to the Chapter. Unlike larger metropolitan area campuses, alumni rarely stay close to the campus, and achieving a consistent and engaged advisory team to support the Chapter has been very challenging. To any interested Beta alumni, regardless of your home chapter, please contact us if you can lend your mentoring support to this great effort. It is critical for the continued success of this chapter that a full advisory team is actively functioning on this campus. On the part of the undergraduates, I must report that a group that once led the west coast in participation in the Fraternity’s leadership programs has lost significant ground this year. This culminated in the Chapter not only missing the Leadership College opportunity at Convention, but also having no representation at the Convention in Toronto. The brothers of Epsilon Pi can benefit greatly from fully committing to send full delegations to all of the available leadership opportunities and fully comply with the Positive Pledge Education Assessment.

California-Los Angeles

Gamma Nu will celebrate 80 years as a chapter of Beta this December. It has had a grand history and continues to be a chapter that has so many things that are good and right about it: good grades, good attendance and participation at leadership opportunities, good commitment to philanthropy and brotherhood and good alumni support. The real challenge Gamma Nu faces today is how to take its performance from good to GREAT! Following two years of rebuilding, the Chapter has successfully completed the directives it was been given by both the University and the Fraternity. Risk management continues to be an important concern for Gamma Nu, but more than anything else, the Chapter can and must set the standard for all others at UCLA to follow. This is the year for Gamma Nu to reclaim its heritage!

California-Santa Barbara

Epsilon Pi, under the leadership of President Ben Gocke ’07, has made great strides in several areas this past year: financial responsibility, social conduct, academic excellence and attending leadership opportunities (a remarkable effort this year in this regard should

be commended here.) All of these are markers of the new direction that the men of UCSB are committed to. Departing from the social environment that is implicit at this campus is a daunting challenge for any group. We applaud the efforts of the Chapter to stand up and be counted for its values and character, rather than its parties. Risk management will continue to be the watchword for the group as they struggle to recruit high caliber men this year.

The need for much stronger advisory support to the Chapter is also great. John Glass, Washington State ’76; Bill Fedde, Southern California ’84, and Tom Green ’94 have all made valiant efforts to support the Chapter, but much more effort and many more advisors and mentors are needed at this time. To the alumni, both from Epsilon Pi and also those Betas from other home Chapters who are fortunate enough to live in the scenic Santa Barbara area, please extend a hand of support to these young men.

Pepperdine

This Chapter has made a remarkable turnaround this past year. Two years ago, the future looked very bleak indeed, but following a reorganization initiative, and with the amazing support of its advisory team and the University, Zeta Pi has successfully completed its directives and is embracing the vision of Beta Theta Pi. They have successfully sent full delegations to all of the leadership opportunities this past summer, and it is clearly having a qualitative impact on the Chapter’s leadership. They have embraced the Recruitment through Scholarship program, and received more than 60 applications. The outlook for fall recruitment is bright. A lot of hard work could be for naught if the Chapter isn’t vigilant in executing its risk management plans. “Sapiens Custodiae custodie Suus Ianua.” Building a strong connection with the Chapter’s alumni, especially for such a young chapter, is still an opportunity area for this group. Additional mentoring is always welcome and encouraged. To all Beta alumni residing in or around the Malibu area, I encourage you to meet and become familiar with the men of Zeta Pi. They will welcome your interest and learn from your wisdom.

If you are interested in volunteering, or have any questions regarding these Chapters, please contact me at (805) 732-0218 or wayne. pickerell@apollodynamics.com.

XXIX – Matthew J. Barton, Washington State ’02 mbarton1409@hotmail.com

Eastern Washington

The Epsilon Omega Chapter is off to a great start. In the past year, Epsilon Omega’s status has been upgraded to “good” after meeting the criteria and directives outlined by the General Fraternity. At Convention this year, delegates of the Epsilon Omega Chapter received a Sisson Award and the Virginia Tech Award. The Chapter was first in grades among all fraternities in the fall and winter quarters with a 2.866 and 3.138 GPA, respectively. The spring quarter, the Chapter was ranked third in grades with a 3.022 GPA. Lofty goals were set for the summer recruitment program. The recruitment calendar

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included a rafting trip, Seattle Mariners baseball game and several barbeque events throughout the summer. The Chapter hopes that numbers in the house will increase as school nears as 11 seniors will be graduating this year.

Idaho

The Gamma Gamma Chapter remains a recruitment powerhouse in our region. The men of Gamma Gamma recruited 22 quality pledges to start their year. The majority of the men recruited had a high school GPA of 3.0 or higher, with three of the men being Gamma Gamma legacies. Last spring Gamma Gamma’s status was lifted to “good” with the men successfully meeting all the General Fraternity’s directives. At Convention, the Chapter received the Sisson award as well as the website excellence award. This fall the Chapter has quite a few philanthropies planned with a Box Lunch Social that raised $1,400 last year, a basketball tournament and a haunted house. The Chapter placed sixth in grades last spring, with a .05 GPA difference between sixth place and second place. With that in mind the Chapter wants to reclaim their first or second place status for the upcoming year.

Washington State

The men of Gamma Theta are off to a great start this year. Last year their status was upgraded to “good” after meeting the directives of the General Fraternity. In addition, they hosted an alumni dinner that was a huge success. They had several alumni in attendance from across the state and as well as alumni from Oregon. Guests included the president of the University and his wife, the mayor of Pullman, University officials and Greek office officials. At Convention, the Chapter received the Sisson award. Gamma Theta’s past philanthropies included hosting a sexual harassment awareness day where there were three key-note speakers. In addition, the men went to Pullman Elementary school and did team builder activities and goal setting with fifth graders.

Summer recruitment efforts brought in 10 quality pledges. The Chapter anticipates recruiting another 12-14 men for the spring semester.

Whitman

The Chapter is well represented in many areas of campus organizations and sports activities.

Among those are four on the debate team, three on the lacrosse team, two in improvisational theater, five in a cappella choir, one in orchestra and two in skiing. Philanthropy included fundraising efforts for Tsunami, Hurricane Katrina and Pakistani Earthquake victims, and a veteran house painting project. A new Beta Buddies service program was initiated with a local elementary school. Academics are also prominent with the Chapter 3.29 GPA topping all Greek men. The Chapter has nine Order

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of Omega nominees. Members are working to enhance their relationship with the alumni and the Housing Board. It was unfortunate that the Chapter was not represented at the General Convention. It is the memberships intent to correct this for the 2007 convention in Orlando. On March 31, April 1 & 2, 2006, Gamma Zeta celebrated its 90th birthday with a Chapter planned weekend of events for alumni and friends including a banquet at the Marcus Whitman Hotel. It was a fine tribute to a great Beta chapter.

XXX – Robert W. Arndt, Willamette ’03 rarndt@oregonisonline.com

Oregon

After taking home a Sisson award at Convention in Toronto, the men from Beta Rho are already preparing themselves to take home a Knox in Orlando. With Cody Covey ’08 leading the young executive board for a second year, the men continue to make a statement on campus, becoming the leaders that they know they are.

The men also had an excellent recruitment effort last year, and will continue their progress into this coming year. To top the year off, the men voted to partner with the Men of Principle initiative in their drive for excellence. Look to hear a lot about Oregon in the next couple of years.

Willamette

The men at Willamette are starting the year off with a Beta week, focusing their efforts on recruitment from day one. They have a strong Chapter with great leaders working together to fill their house by November. Andrew Gibbs is leading the recruitment effort and Jeff Morris is heading the house through Beta week. They also welcome back Bob Heck from New Zealand to help lead the men. Everyone is excited to begin the new year and keep Beta the leader of the fraternities on campus. After a summer of planning, I know the men will succeed in their recruitment efforts and continue their success on campus.

XXXI – Joseph B. Buchanan Jr., Washington State ’53 jbuck590@aol.com

British Columbia

August 2005 began by moving into a beautiful new Chapter house with 28 pledges. Their accomplishments include philanthropy events benefiting Canadian Cancer Federation, low income families, single mothers and homeless; reading to students at an elementary school, and four volunteered to shave their heads to support cancer research. Three members were elected to IFC Executive Board of eight. Three members were elected to Order of Omega executive positions with seven others being inducted. The Chapter reclaimed the Hindmarch Sports Trophy and the Greek Cup for 2006, along with Tom Masterson ’07 finishing second in the Mr. Greek competition. The General Convention in Toronto celebrated 100 years of Beta in Canada. UBC was well represented with 13 undergraduates in attendance. They won the Charles H. Harden Leadership Award and their 16th Sisson Award, falling just short of their

Knox Award goal, which should further motivate them for 2006-07.

Puget Sound

The Chapter has experienced some financial difficulty in the form of overdue amounts owed to the General Fraternity. This is the result of failure of members to promptly pay house bills and allowing the situation to escalate. Steps are being taken by the Executive Board and advisors to eliminate the problem. Philanthropic efforts included 36 members participating in the Conspiracy of Hope Metro Drive. The Chapter assisted Puget Creek Restoration Society in renovation to preserve wildlife and their habitat. Campus activities were highlighted

by Student Body President Alex Israel ’06 and three other Betas finishing their terms of office on the Board. Academically, Delta Epsilon had the highest GPA among fraternities on campus with a 3.14. In the spring of 2006, the Chapter was returned to good standing status and voted to become a Men of Principle fully partnered chapter. At the General Convention, the Chapter was awarded its fifth Sisson Award, the first in 16 years.

Washington

A risk management incident in the fall of 2005 resulted in the Chapter being placed on Subject to Reorganization status and is now alcohol free. A new Executive Board was elected in spring 2006 and they have prepared and adopted their priorities and goals for 2006-07.

The Chapter continues to do well in many areas.

They recruited a pledge class of 28 in fall 2005.

They are actively engaged in philanthropic events by participation in the Relay for Life and recently began to volunteer monthly at a local soup kitchen. Campus activities include two members being on IFC and being represented on the student senate. They continue to maintain their reputation for high academic standards of performance. The Chapter had the highest fraternity GPA on campus with a 3.37, with three actives achieving a 4.0 GPA for the fall quarter. A crowning achievement was winning the Virginia Tech Award for academic excellence in Toronto. Beta Omega is nearing its recruitment goal of 28-30 pledges by the beginning of classes in fall 2006.

XXXII – C. Wayne Huddleston, Texas-Arlington ’98 wayne_huddleston@hotmail.com

Texas-Arlington

The Delta Rho Chapter continues to make great strides going into its 35th year. Due to the recent efforts of outstanding Chapter leaders and involved advisors, the once dim hope for a Chapter house of its own has now become a realistic future for Delta Rho. However, it will be incumbent upon the Chapter members to continue improving on the progress made over the past couple of years for housing plans to stay on track. A big thank you goes to the Chapter’s faculty advisor, Joanna Johnson, for going above and beyond in her support of the men this year.

All alumni are encouraged to get involved and help Delta Rho in its quest for a house of its own. A donation to the Chapter fund will go a long way.

DC REPORTS Texas Tech

This year, the brothers of Delta Mu unknowingly celebrated revitalization efforts that occurred 10 years ago. These efforts laid a foundation built upon the ritual and principles of Beta Theta Pi. The results of these efforts have produced an elite chapter on the Texas Tech campus, priding themselves in their quality of membership, campus/community involvement, academic achievements and a prestigious new chapter house. This fall, the Chapter continues to be led by an impressive and proactive executive committee. They are once again fortunate enough to be supported by a full, dynamic and committed advisory staff. It should be noted that long time Chapter advisor, Dan Burns, has deeply impacted the Chapter’s successes and ability to make transitions from semester to semester. The Chapter has again received recognition for its achievements in academics, intramurals and membership drives in campus organizations. I applaud their new efforts to focus internally, and “build the bridge” for those behind them to follow. I am pleased to see their attempts to contact and involve their alumni. I hope that there is a response, and the alumni can see and be a part of the great things occurring and being built at Delta Mu.

XXXIII – Stavan R. Bhatt, Louisville ’98 srbhatt242@aol.com

Centre

This past year has been a one of adversity and continued inner growth for Epsilon. The Chapter was placed on Suspended status at the 167th General Convention in Toronto and avoided disbandment. The Chapter initially was placed on a probationary status by the College and subsequently told to stop all pledging functions as they had undermined College new member and hazing policies. Under the leadership of Chapter President Ben Ray ’07, Chapter Counselor Brian Miller ’81 and an almost full advisory team to aid Shawn Lyons and Jerry Blesch, the Chapter has pushed on. The Chapter was put to an internal membership review by a three-member Epsilon Alumni Committee headed by Brian Miller. All members were in agreement with minimum Chapter membership standards, a 100% positive pledge education program, limiting all forms of possible risk management events and fostering the development of leadership for all Chapter members. The Chapter received the Virginia Tech Award for Most Improved GPA this past convention. Brian Miller and I have stressed the importance that Epsilon seeks the true mission and vision of Beta Theta Pi and to follow the Three Great Principles and our solemn oath to the Obligations. I am confident that the Chapter under Brother Ray’s leadership will make a positive turnaround.

Hanover

Iota has met obstacles and less than stellar performance in the risk management, recruitment, campus involvement and academic arena, and was placed on a diminished status by the Hanover administration. The Chapter has an up hill battle to meet the many benchmarks recommended by the Hanover Administration and other attendees of the “meeting of Iota Constituents.” The cut-off date for Hanover to

achieve these broad and detailed benchmarks is January 2007, after which new goals and standards will be set for the spring. The Chapter must seek to cultivate the intellect, foster better recruitment, follow social and risk management guidelines and document a certified pledge education program. President Andrew Houtsch ’07, with the aid of Tyler Rump ’08 can make a significant difference in whether Iota reaches these numerous goals for the fall. The Chapter will have a wealth of resources in me; Greek Advisor Dianne Walters; Leadership Consultant Russell Katigan, Oklahoma State ’05, and the newly-established five-member advisor team headed by Housing Corp. President Randy Master ’82 and Randy Phillips, Ball State ’79, the newly named Chapter Counselor. The Chapter must make the necessary changes in Chapter organization to satisfy all requirements and push to reach Sisson requirements.

Louisville

Delta Pi garnered another Sisson Award at the 167th General Convention in Toronto, Canada.

The Chapter is poised to move into its first true housing in more than six years. The Chapter will reside in a newly-renovated $275,000 location that was once home to Kappa Delta on campus and situated in the New Greek Park. Delta Pi has performed rather well in regards to Chapter finances, academics, Chapter attendance at the many leadership opportunities and fostering increased alumni relationships. Louisville still has many in-roads to make in the areas of recruitment, pledge class retention/initiation rates, less than stellar intramural sports performance and establishing a set minimum standard of expectations for all Chapter members. The Chapter is well supported by a working five-man advisory team headed

by Chapter Counselor Mike Avery ’96 and an invigorated Alumni Association President Allan Dunaway ’96. The Chapter should continue to lean upon the advisory team for assistance and to increase its involvement in other campus activities and organizations.

Southern Illinois

Zeta Omicron is coming off of a less than stellar year in comparison to the prestigious acclaim it has seen in the past. The Chapter failed to claim a Sisson Award and likewise, fell short of the goals it set in the fall of 2005. Southern Illinois, with a newly established Alumni Association, looks to move forward this year. Under the leadership of Miles Bardell, the Chapter must continue to enthusiastically recruit the best and the brightest in Carbondale, take advantage of the many leadership opportunities that are available to foster leadership in the Chapter, increase its academic performance and set the bar high for Chapter and member standards.

Although the Chapter has not performed any negative activity, it has not pushed itself to obtain a higher status than simply doing the minimum rather than top-level status. Zeta Omicron can be better than what it has shown in the last two years, now it is time to “walk the walk” and formulate action to reach the pinnacle.

XXXV – Christopher M. Conabee, Utah ’88 cconabee@aol.com

Utah

Please join me in congratulating the Gamma Beta Chapter on another year of goal setting and achievement. Under the skilled direction of President Nick Macey ’07 Gamma Beta continues to serve the General Fraternity as a model of programming and leadership excellence.

Demonstrated this fall in an awards ceremony the Utah Chapter was yet again recognized for its participation in four leadership development programs with more than 18 members in attendance. More than $11,000 for attendance and tuition for these programs was completely funded by the undergraduates, again proving to some skeptics the fiscal competence of our beloved Chapter. From philanthropy to a lecture series, Study Hall and a Pledge Education Program certified by the General Fraternity, it is with humble appreciation that we owe a great debt of gratitude to our undergraduate leaders.

It seems the challenge to be great has been answered by our undergraduates. The only remaining question is what can be expected from our alumni in establishing the educational and leadership trusts necessary to keep the Gamma Beta Chapter at the forefront of defining the future. Brother, have you answered the call?

XXXVI – Cary D. Stoneman, Arizona State ’79 carystoneman@cox.net

Arizona

The Delta Beta Chapter had a busy summer getting ready for the fall semester. Most of the preparations came in the form of improving the physical structure. Delta Beta alumni were instrumental in the improvements, making generous donations and providing support and advice during the projects. Several graduating members of the Chapter stayed in town during the summer to help the remaining brothers install a new kitchen, redo the flooring, paint the exterior and several other substantial projects.

With the addition of two transfer students and eight new initiates, the Chapter went into fall rush with an excited 79 members. The Chapter plans to place added focus on academics this year to regain its position as the fraternity with the highest GPA. The brothers are discussing options for a large-scale philanthropy that will include not only members of the University, but also community members. After winning its sixth Sisson Award at Convention this summer, the Chapter has decided that it will concentrate its efforts on applying for the Knox Award next summer. For updated information please go to www.uadeltabetabtp.org/index.html.

XXXVII – Vincent E. Mikolay, Bethany ’00 vince.mikolay@gmail.com

Growth is the theme in District XXXVII with three colonies preparing to charter and one more to join us this fall!

The Loyola Marymount University colony, under the leadership of Chapter Counselor Ted Haile and Colony President Lane Harper, the University of California-Irvine Colony, under the

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chapter by the USF IFC. With the continued support of involved alumni and advisors, this Chapter is positioned to grow and prosper in the new school year.

XL – Casey A. Gomes, Maryland ’02 caseygomes@yahoo.com leadership of Chapter Counselor John Rothwell and Colony President Peter Gabrio, and the University of San Diego Colony, under the leadership of Chapter Counselor Justin Rutherford and Colony President Nicolas DiLoretto all prepare to charter at this year’s 168th General Convention in Orlando, Florida.

The University of Southern California and the alumni of the Gamma Tau Chapter of Beta Theta Pi look forward to the return of an excellent colony this fall. With an eight person advisory team established and the formation of an 18 person Gamma Tau Alumni Association, chaired by Oxford Cup recipient and Federal Court Judge Dickran Tevrizian, this colony will have a strong foundation for a very successful return this fall.

The Zeta Nu Chapter enjoyed a successful 2005-06 academic year. The Chapter successfully renewed the lease for the Beta house — an effort in which it must compete against other chapters through an application process.

The Chapter spent more than $1,000 to buy a grade school baseball jerseys and equipment for a local youth team. Additionally, the brothers won the Ultimate Frisbee tournament hosted by Alpha Phi and collected hundreds of pounds of food during their annual food drive benefiting Miriams Kitchen.

Johns Hopkins

Questions about any of these colonies? Please feel free to contact me!

The Alpha Chi Chapter has seen tremendous growth and success during the 2005-06 academic year. The Chapter initiated 10 men in the spring and nearly doubled in size. The brothers celebrated at Convention when awarded their third Sisson Award and demonstrated their continued commitment to Johns Hopkins University and the community through participation in the upkeep of the Wyman Park Dell.

XXXIX – Daniel H. Farmer, Cincinnati ’76

XLII – Robert S. Billoni, Florida Atlantic ’95

dfarmer@farmerandcompany.com

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Florida Atlantic

Many thanks go out to the hard work of many Gamma Tau alumni, including Larry Stone, Howard Hargrove, John Williams, Brad Christensen and Andy Buie.

This young chapter continues to excel. Zeta Psi won its third consecutive Sisson Award, initiated its largest pledge class to date, bringing its membership to more than 70, and was first in grades among the Fraternities at UCF. Their philanthropy, the “UCF Idol” competition, raised more than $7,000 for charity and one of their brothers was elected IFC vice president. As the school year begins, Zeta Psi is looking forward to another record year of growth and to welcoming other Betas to Orlando for Convention.

Florida

This year has been an outstanding one for Gamma Xi. The Chapter has grown to 140 members and was named the Chapter of the year by the IFC. They celebrated their 75th Anniversary with an alumni weekend that included a golf tournament and a formal banquet. More than 100 alumni attended these events. The Chapter’s philanthropy, “The Beta Challenge,” raised more than $1,000 for the “Brave Kids” program. House renovations at 13 Fraternity Row are underway and include bathroom renovations, new kitchen equipment and new furniture. The Chapter is stronger than it has been in many years.

South Florida

Zeta Beta continues to grow and improve. This year they initiated 21 new members bringing their Chapter to more than 40 brothers. The brotherhood includes four student government senators and the USF senate president. They initiated the inaugural “Beta Idol” philanthropy event and were named the most improved

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The Zeta Delta Chapter is starting the 2006-07 year strong with the momentum from last year’s success. The Chapter’s finances have stabilized as the Chapter paid all its General Fraternity bills on time and now has a balanced budget.

Academics have proven to be one of their greatest achievements as they boasted the highest GPA on campus for two straight semesters, winning a Virginia Tech Award at the 167th General Convention this past June. Special congratulations go to David W. Cottle III ‘09, for being the recipient of the Thomas Boston Gordon Memorial Scholarship. The Chapter now sets its sights on recruitment and to strengthen the Chapter further by increasing its numbers and initiating more quality men to add to the current roster. For the Chapter to continue its success, it must continue to work with its advisors that have done so much to help the Chapter reach its current success.

Florida International

The Florida International Colony has some opportunities ahead of it self in the up coming semester with its organizational structure and recruitment efforts. If they stay focused on their directives and working toward chartering, while reaching out to their advisors, they will succeed.

Commitment to the big picture is the key for the Colony. The advisor corps has come together and has a new found sense of commitment to the success of the Colony. With the current advisors and the addition of new ones, I am confident that the team and Colony, working in collaboration, will achieve amazing things in a short period of time.

Nova Southeastern

Nova Southeastern has gone through a major positive turnaround this past year. They have brought all debts with the General Fraternity current, increased their numbers to 20 plus, and sent several brothers to Beta’s summer leadership sessions this past summer. In addition, the Chapter attended an off campus Greek leadership workshop sponsored by the University’s Interfraternity Council. The Chapter’s executive board has its sights set on a Sisson Award this year and plans to send all of its members to the 168th General Convention next year. With the help of the Chapter’s advisors, I am confident that the Chapter will achieve its goals and will elevate Beta Theta Pi as the premier organization on campus.

XLIII – Marcus L. Bankston, Auburn ’95 mbankston@charter.net

Clemson The Delta Nu Chapter continues to excel on campus. They hold key offices in several different student organizations. The Chapter has made its way back to the top spot in grades on campus. They are enthusiastic about the possibilities for the 2006-07 school year.

XLIV – Jeremy D. York, Saint Louis ’99 jdyork77@hotmail.com

Saint Louis

Zeta Tau had a successful 2005-06 academic year. The Chapter raised more than $2,000 at its second annual Beta 500 Soapbox Derby.

They also won several awards from IFC and the Order of Omega. Zeta Tau had the largest pledge class on campus in the spring semester. They also won championships in several intramural sports last year. Their biggest challenges include recruitment and sending more members to leadership opportunities.

Truman State

Zeta Xi had a stellar 2005-06 academic year.

Members of the Chapter represented more than 70 organizations on campus last year. Two members held leadership positions in IFC and student government. The Chapter audited its pledge education program to insure the prevention of hazing. They hosted a couple major alumni events to include a yearly golf outing in the spring. Zeta Xi sent 11 Brothers to leadership opportunities during the summer. They continue to excel in academics and intramural sports. Their biggest challenges will be to aim for a Knox Award and to continue planning for a future Chapter house.

Washington in St. Louis

The men of Alpha Iota had a great 2005-06 academic year. The Chapter raised more than $5,000 at its annual Beta Four Square Tournament. They have 10 recent leadership development graduates in the Chapter this year. Alpha Iota won the Virginia Tech Award and the Sisson Award at the 167th General Convention in Toronto. They strengthened their advisory team by welcoming a couple new advisors who bring a lot of experience to the team. Their biggest challenges this year are improving recruitment and sending more members to leadership opportunities.

WORLD CUP 2006: Working in Germany The World Cup finished here in Germany and Europe is slowly getting back to business as usual. For me, the World Cup and this past year have been simply amazing!

Last year I was awarded a Robert Bosch Fellowship to come over and live and work in Germany for one year.

Having been a news producer for the Voice of America in Washington, DC for three years, I was interested in working for some German media organizations. My first fellowship was at Deutsche Welle Radio in Bonn. I had a chance to cover a variety of stories, including being embedded with the German Army in Afghanistan for 10 days.

A TIME TO MAKE FRIENDS One morning my boss called me over and asked three questions: “Do you like soccer?”, “Do you like England?” and “Are you comfortable standing in front of 40,000 people?” Germany had set up public viewing areas all over the country, and it seemed that thousands of English fans were coming to Cologne just to watch the English vs. Sweden game at the public viewing area next to the Rhein River. The fans came, I was the emcee on stage for most of the day and the game ended in a tie. (Sigh of relief!)

Even though Team USA did not do so well this time around, the World Cup in general was a great success.

For a few weeks, the news headlines

In February 2006, I began my second fellowship with WDR Television in Cologne.

My first week at work coincided with the annual Carnival celebration. Some good friends, including a fellow Beta, Gene Wasserman, Maryland ’92/Florida ’98, came over and we did our best to bring some BETA spirit to Cologne. Viva Colonia!

World Cup Countdown In April, a few months before the kick-off to the 2006 World Cup, I was given the chance to make a pilot show. The program was called “An American in Cologne, World Cup Countdown From Another Perspective.” The pilot was a success and I made reports every few days for WDR LokalZeit. Whether it was interviewing soccer stars such as Lukas Podolski and Paul Breitner, or simply doing stories on soccer fans from around the world, I had a great time making the show before and during the World Cup. (For those who speak German, you can Google “Ein Ami in Kölle” and catch a few of our reports.)

Dave Patrician, Maryland ’93 (left) with his producer Markus Hoffman and Camera operator Uli Van Beveren.

were about soccer matches, fans celebrating or mourning their teams and simply making friends from all over the world.

Rumor has it that Jürgen Klinsmann, the German coach who lives in California and led the Germans to third place in this tournament, might take over the top coaching job for the U.S. Either way, I look forward to the next World Cup and hope all Betas have the chance to experience this soccer — or as they say over here, “football” — extravaganza!

David Patrician, Maryland ’93, covered the 2006 World Cup for WDR Köln Lokalzeit. He is a news producer living in Cologne, Germany.

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Can you guess the location, year and significance of this photo?

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A record number of brothers correctly identified this photograph and were entered into a drawing for a personalized brick at the Administrative Office in Oxford, Ohio.

Brothers responding with the correct answer will be entered into a drawing to win a personalized brick in the Beta Walkway in Oxford.

Congratulations to Michael Wood, Central Florida ’05!

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Send your answers to:

The image at left appeared in the spring 1996 issue of The Beta Theta Pi. The photo – taken aboard the Russian space station MIR – shows Colonel Kenneth D. Cameron, MIT ’71, in free-flight under the Russian, United States, United Nations and Canadian flags.

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A Lasting Moment Since my college days at Texas Tech University, Beta Theta Pi has played a very important role in my life.

During my junior year when my father died unexpectedly, the Fraternity stood by my side. One Beta brother drove eight and a half hours to bring me a suit for the funeral, and another paid my dues upon learning that I might have to resign because of the financial constraints caused by his death.

Shortly after graduation, I began contributing to the Beta Foundation.

My first gift was $10, and it went to the lifeline of the whole operation, the Beta Leadership Fund. I have continued my annual BLF giving over the years, and have become an annual sponsor of The John and Nellie Wooden Institute for Men of Principle.

At the end of the day, I support the Beta Foundation because I am filled with love for the Fraternity that exposed me to individuals different than myself, and for a Fraternity that has kept its bond in times of trial and triumph.

In today’s world, I can think of few greater investments that will help young men grow into principled leaders. Let’s keep the Beta fire burning!

— R. Dean Stalcup, Texas Tech ’71, retired from GreenPoint Credit as a senior vice president in early 2000. He and his wife, Miss J.L. Morgan, reside in Rosarito Beach, Baja California, Mexico.

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