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BETA THETA PI // 183RD GENERAL CONVENTION // TOGETHER WE RISE
WOOGLIN DAILY NEWS ATLANTA, GEORGIA // SATURDAY, AUGUST 6, 2022
RUTHERFORD HEADLINES CONVENTION EXCURSION OREGON, GEORGE MASON RECEIVE CHARTER APPROVALS TO COLLEGE FOOTBALL HALL OF FAME Last night, brothers traveled across Centennial Park to visit the College Football Hall of Fame. In addition to exploring the exhibits, Rivers Rutherford, Mississippi ’89, capped the night by receiving the Fraternity’s 87th Oxford Cup presented by President Tom Cassady, Cincinnati ’76. Being a member of the Singing Fraternity, Brother Rivers rightfully captivated the audience with a three-
song performance. He brought the crowd to their feet with hit tracks and crowd favorites he wrote: Tim McGraw’s “Real Good Man,” Kenny Chesney’s “Living in Fast Forward” and Brad Paisley’s and Dolly Parton’s “When I Get Where I’m Going.” His own Beta Beta Chapter brothers and his wife joined him onsite in support. His parents were able to witness the cherished brotherhood of Beta Theta Pi — be it via FaceTime.
The Oxford Cup is the Fraternity’s highest award for professional achievement. Rivers joins two other Beta Beta brothers on the Oxford Cup Roll: U.S. Congressman Jamie Whitten ’33, and U.S. Secretary of the Navy and Ambassador Ray Mabus ’69. Prior to the ceremony, all Betas explored the College Football Hall of Fame. Some 1,100 men have been inducted, 19 having worn the Beta badge.
By unanimous vote, delegations from Oregon and George Mason were approved to receive their chapter’s charter. The Beta Rho Chapter at Oregon (top) was reestablished in the fall of 2019 and has since added more than 75 members to the 2,000-plus alumni body. The men have made considerable efforts in positively impacting their community; recently, the chapter donated over 500 teddy bears to a local hospital to give to children receiving treatments. George Mason (bottom) is set to return as the Epsilon Mu Chapter. Since its refounding, the chapter has strived to see consistent improvement in its academic performance and recruitment.
EMCEES AND SPECIAL GUESTS // SATURDAY General Fraternity House Corporation President John Stebbins, Emory ’92, hosts tonight’s Celebration Banquet, capping off the 183rd with the cherished Beta Countdown and more recognitions.
Considered the first black initiate of any NIC fraternity, Beta is proud to present the 29th Shepardson Award to Chairman of the Commission on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Bill Lowry, Kenyon ’56.
Outgoing General Secretary Wayne Kay will share remarks on his tenure during the Celebration Banquet, as well as present the esteemed Knox Awards to Beta’s highest-performing chapters.
DAILY AGENDA SATURDAY AUGUST 6
This agenda is abbreviated. Scan the QR code to view the full schedule in the Convention Guide.
CONVENTION REGISTRATION AND INFORMATION 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m. // The Overlook
ADVISOR ACADEMY
9:00 a.m. // Peachtree Room
COLLEGIATE AND ADVISOR LEADERSHIP AND EDUCATION TRACKS
Left: C.J. Walker, Miami ’22, delivers remarks after winning the Jerry M. Blesch General Secretary Leadership Award. Top: Kennesaw State brothers and advisors pose with Charles Warner Fraternity/Sorority Advisor of the Year award-winner Shawanda Daniel. Bottom: Karl Edelmann, Michigan ’86, receives his Rookie District Chief award from Foundation Director Karl Chiao ’90.
LEGISLATION
MORE THAN 25 CHAPTERS HONORED AT FRIDAY’S AWARDS LUNCHEON
INSTALLATION CEREMONY TRAINING
REGIONAL CHIEF OF THE YEAR
9:00 a.m. // Chastain (Various) 9:00 a.m. // Augusta Ballroom
12:15 p.m. // Chastain C
COLLEGIATE AND ADVISOR LEADERSHIP AND EDUCATION TRACKS
1:00 p.m. // Nat’l Center for Civil/Human Rights
LEGISLATION
1:00 p.m. // Augusta Ballroom
Yesterday afternoon, 44 awards were announced to recognize chapter successes and individual achievements of brothers and Friends of Beta. Below is an abbreviated list of all the awards handed out at the luncheon, including the coveted Sisson awards. Martin Lewison, Columbia ’88
ROOKIE DISTRICT CHIEF OF THE YEAR Karl Edelmann, Michigan ’86
DISTRICT CHIEF OF THE YEAR Kal Pipo, Case Western Reserve ’86
ADVISOR OF THE YEAR
ADVISOR ACADEMY
Jay Elmore, Louisville ’02
AUBURN ALUMNI RECEPTION
Frank Leibly, MIT ’93
1:30 p.m. // Peachtree Room 4:30 p.m. // Chastain 1
CONVENTION CHORUS PRACTICE 4:30 p.m. // Piedmont 7
MARCHING LINE
6:00 p.m. // Peachtree Room
HOUSE CORPORATION VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR HOUSE DIRECTOR OF THE YEAR Connie Moore (Iowa State)
CHARLES S. WARNER FRATERNITY/ SORORITY ADVISOR OF THE YEAR Shawanda Daniel (Kennesaw State)
CELEBRATION BANQUET
JONATHAN J. BRANT INTERFRATERNALISM AWARD
FOUNDATION DESSERT RECEPTION
JERRY M. BLESCH GENERAL SECRETARY LEADERSHIP AWARD
6:30 p.m. // Peachtree Ballroom 9:00 p.m. // Peachtree Terrace
Mark Timmes, Pi Kappa Phi
C.J. Walker, Miami ’22
JOHN HOLT DUNCAN OUTSTANDING COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD Texas (annual) Deleware (ongoing)
VIRGINIA TECH AWARD FOR ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE
American, Bethany, Bowling Green, Cincinnati, Columbia, Cornell, Denison, Florida, James Madison, John Carroll, Johns Hopkins, Kettering B, Louisville, Loyola Chicago, MIT, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Pacific, Puget Sound, San Diego, South Carolina, St. Lawrence, Utah, Villanova, Westminster, Wittenberg
CHARLES HENRY HARDIN LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT AWARD
Bowling Green, Case Western Reserve, John Carroll, Kennesaw State, Kettering A, Kettering B, Miami, Wittenberg
FRANCIS H. SISSON AWARDS
Georgia Tech (35), Truman State (21), Miami (16), Centre (15), San Diego (15), Case Western Reserve (14), Toronto (14), Utah (13), Kettering B (12), MIT (10), Purdue (9), Oklahoma State (8), TCU (8), Texas (7), Virginia Tech (7), Creighton (6), John Carroll (5), Pittsburgh (5), Deleware (4), New Jersey (4), Drexel (2), Elon (2)
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• Convention attire is resort-casual (i.e. collared shirts, shorts, jeans or khakis). • Attire must be in good taste and represent Beta Theta Pi appropriately. • Saturday’s Celebration Banquet is coat and tie, equivalent attire for guests.
• Name tags should be worn at all times during the General Convention. • Convention staff are in red Beta polos, and they are eager to help with any questions you may have.