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BETA THETA PI // 183RD GENERAL CONVENTION // TOGETHER WE RISE
WOOGLIN DAILY NEWS ATLANTA, GEORGIA // FRIDAY, AUGUST 5, 2022
ETCH YOUR NAME IN CONVENTION HISTORY The Convention Roll Book is important historical evidence of the Fraternity, dating back to the earliest Conventions so many years ago. Don’t miss this chance to pen your name into the official roll of the 183rd. It is located at registration in The Overlook.
HOUSING SUMMIT IN SESSION AT GEORGIA TECH Beta’s Cornerstone Housing Program is hosting this year’s Housing Summit in conjunction with the 183rd General Convention, hosted at the historic Gamma Eta Chapter house at Georgia Tech. Workshops for for house coperation volunteers will focus on building brotherhood within the chapter house, chapter house operations and keeping our homes safe. Sessions will feature success stories and best practices as presented by industry experts from College Fresh, CSL Management and PipBurst Pro.
RIVERS RUTHERFORD, MISSISSIPPI ’89, TO RECEIVE THE 87TH OXFORD CUP With a name like Rivers Rutherford, it’s no surprise this soulful storyteller and recent Nashville Songwriter Hall of Famer was destined to become one of music’s most talented and accomplished singer-songwriters. Rutherford came out of the gates swinging at 21 years old, landing his first cut with American legends Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings and Kris Kristofferson. He went on to write hit songs for Tim McGraw, Kenny Chesney, Brad Paisley, Dolly Parton, Rodney Atkins, Montgomery Gentry, Carrie Underwood, Reba McEntire and countless others. What followed the dozens of hits were multiple Grammys and Country Music
Association and Academy of Country Music nominations, including the coveted awards for Country Song of The Year and Songwriter of The Year. Known for his gritty southern style, Rutherford is unapologetic about his faith, devotion to his family and making great music. His illustrious decades-long career, the countless hits to his credit and his ability to write music that is timeless, are testaments to a man that has come to be respected as an artist in his own right. Tonight’s presentation of the Oxford Cup will take place at the College Football Hall of Fame. The Oxford Cup, a smaller version of the Pater Knox golden anniversary Loving Cup, is Beta’s highest honor for professional achievement.
EMCEES AND SPECIAL GUESTS // FRIDAY New Foundation Board Director Karl Chaio, Texas A&M ’90, will emcee today’s Awards Luncheon. Witness the recognition of extraordinary volunteers and outstanding campus achievements.
Tonight at the College Football Hall of Fame, General Fraternity President Tom Cassady, Cincinnati ’76, hosts the 87th presentation of the Oxford Cup, Beta’s highest professional honor.
Jared Thompson, Centre ’17, returns for his third stint as Convention President. He will keep the Convention floor in order during Friday’s and Saturday’s legislation sessions in the Augusta Ballroom.