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The Beta Theta Pi Magazine/Vol. 133/No. 3

[Winter Contents] FEATURES

Cover Story:

26 Campus Life

Semi-annual reports from the chapters include a report card on the Fraternity’s Standard Chapter

Operating Expectations

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Forever with Quality The Epsilon Gamma Chapter at Central Michigan turns 20.

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Fall Sports Roundup Collegiate and alumni athletes in football, soccer, cross country and more.

26 Departments 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 14 42 46

From the Editor Letters to the Editor News and Notes By the Numbers Books by Betas Musical Notes Marching Along Alumni News Mystic Shrine The Last Word

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General Treasurer’s Report How the Fraternity is laying the groundwork to secure its financial future.

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Academics The achievement of intellectual excellence is an enduring object of Beta life.

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] Citius. Altius. fortius.

Wherever you turn these days, the

personal stories of Olympic hopefuls surround you. A quick Google search of “winter Olympics” brings forth a few . . . about 18,900,000 hits. Most are the inspirational stories of the remarkable athletes who, through natural ability, hard work and determination, have made it to the pinnacle of their respective sport.

Each strives toward the Olympic motto: Citius, Altius, Fortius (“Swifter, Higher, Stronger.”)

“He’s taken all of two weeks off since winning gold and silver at the Salt Lake Games, but dedication is only one of the attributes that make Apolo Ohno so successful,” offers NBC.com. On participating in the Olympics, hockey great Wayne Illustration by Roger Warrick Gretzky, Team Canada’s executive director, commented, “There is nothing bigger and better than playing for your country; to be part of it is a privilege.”

Pierre de Coubertin (founder of the modern Olympics) wrote the Olympic oath, which was first taken during the 1920 Olympic Games. It states, “In the name of all competitors, I promise that we shall take part in these Olympic Games, respecting and abiding by the rules that govern them, in the true spirit of sportsmanship, for the glory of sport and the honor of our teams.”

Charlie Doe, Stanford ’20 and Eddie Eagan, Denver ’20/Yale ’21 were among the athletes who took that oath in 1920. Of the 34 known Beta medalists in the Olympic Games, Doe and Eagan were the first to win a gold medal (rugby and boxing, respectively.) Eagan went on to capture a gold medal in bobsledding in 1932 at Lake Placid; he is the only person to have won a gold medal in both the Summer and Winter Olympics.

In his introduction to Dr. Joyce Brothers’ 1957 book, 10 Days to a Successful Memory, Eagan wrote, “My contact with sports champions has given me this knowledge — one only gets out of life what he sets his mind to accomplish.”

He continued, “The athlete who spends time perfecting grace and stamina always improves. The real champion is the one with the extra spirit that makes him special.”

For Eagan, life was about much more than sports. After graduating from Yale, he attended Harvard Law and then went on to Oxford as a Rhodes Scholar.

“Many persons are deterred from any attempt to perfect themselves through learning because they feel they lack the talent,” he said. “It is true that there are wide differences in initial ability; there is no point in minimizing them. But it is also true that most people possess enough native ability to master many acts of skill.”

Eagan’s experience in athletics was parlayed into a life-long philosophy on education. He added, “I know that the qualities I required to develop a good mind are the same as those I required to train my body.” Sound mind. Sound body. Sound familiar?

The Olympic Creed reads, “The most important thing in the Olympic Games is not to win, but to take part, just as the most important thing in life is not the triumph, but the struggle. The essential thing is not to have conquered, but to have fought well.” The Olympics continue to inspire millions to work smarter, aim higher and live stronger. Citius. Altius. Fortius. — T. Olver 4

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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

John H. Stebbins, Emory ’92

VICE PRESIDENTS

John V. Conway, South Dakota ’56 Kenneth J. Gripsin, Rutgers ’70 W. Martin Haskell, Ohio Wesleyan ’68 Gant Redmon, Illinois ’59 David E. Schmidt, South Florida ’92 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 William F. Hahn, Lehigh ’49 Thomas W. Hook, Miami ’81 Jeffrey Lieberman, Pennsylvania ’96 Lynn C. Maddox, Georgia Tech ’64 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

GRAPHIC DESIGNER/PRODUCTION ASSISTANT Sarah Shepherd

CONTRIBUTORS

Phyllis Bowie; Erica Suding; Bill Peters, Colorado College ’55; Jack Person Wisconsin ’55; Bill Graham, Duke ’56; Jay Langhammer, John H. Stebbins, Emory ’92

EDITORS EMERITUS

Erv Johnson, APR, Idaho ’53 Robert H. Kurz, Miami ’58 The Beta Theta Pi, (USPS 052-000) official magazine of Beta Theta 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 prepaid subscription. Periodical class postage paid at Oxford, Ohio, and additional points of entry. Canada Post International Publications Mail (Canadian Distribution) Sales Agreement No. 0397474.

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[Letters to the Editor] New Orleans

Regarding the story of Hurricane Katrina, “The Killer Storm,” (fall 2005, p.20) note that the New Orleans radio station’s call letters are likely incorrect. You identify the New Orleans station as “WLW” but I believe you mean: “WWL.” Both are AM stations but WLW is located in Cincinnati; WWL covers the New Orleans area. — Steven R. Scherer,

Ohio ’86/Purdue ’02

Gamma Lambda chapter

It is a genuine treat to work with you and the young men of Gamma Lambda chapter and their advisors. The enthusiasm and energy they exhibit daily for Beta and the Fraternity in general is exciting for me and my staff. It is no wonder that Beta is one of the true leaders of the fraternal world. — Ival Gregory, Fraternity

and Sorority Affairs, Oklahoma State University

A definition of fraternity

Before attending the Undergraduate Interfraternity Institute (UIFI), I often asked myself what exactly is a fraternity. Is a fraternity a drinking club? Is a fraternity a group of guys that enjoy hanging out together? Because of my UIFI experience I can now answer this question. A fraternity is a group of men that have collectively dedicated themselves to a set of principles. Through

this collective dedication a fraternal bond is formed which can never be broken. It is my dedication to the three principles of Beta Theta Pi which links me to John Reily Knox, “of ever honored memory,” just as strongly as it links me to my own pledge brothers. To say that the only thing I gained from UIFI is a definition of fraternity would be an understatement. I returned as a man who had the courage, character and commitment to live his life based upon his values. This dedication to my principles has empowered me beyond belief. It is this empowerment that I will use to create positive change in not only my fraternity but in all fraternities. — Aaron W. Bivins, Georgia Tech ’07

Southern California Alumni

The NCAA Champion Water Polo Team from USC had four Beta alumni playing. Ted Zepfel ’05 and Nik Healy ’05 were both cocaptains. As captains, they pledged to abstain from alcohol for the entire water polo season so as to lead their team in athletic clean living through the love of their sport. This was the first time — as far as I know — this vow was made and carried through. It certainly paid off as the championship shows; I know that many team members followed these examples, even as difficult as that is to do on any college campus today. Matt Norris and Thomas Hale were on the Championship team too.

Ted scored in both NCAA games and Thomas (also on the USA Jr. National Water polo team) was named to all-Tournament team. The Beta chapter at the University of Southern California is coming back to campus this fall; with alumni like the young men above they should have “men of principle” to help them.

— Carol Hybl Zepfel

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[News & Notes] Brant Recognized with AFA Distinguished Service Award

The Association of Fraternity Advisors (AFA) recognized Beta Theta Pi Foundation Director Jonathan J. Brant, Miami ’75, with its Distinguished Service award. Brant was presented the award at an evening celebration in conjunction with AFA’s annual meeting in Atlanta on Saturday, December 3.

The award recognizes interfraternal leaders who exhibit high professional standards, service to AFA, achievement in programming that reaches beyond a particular campus, development and research activities and service to the fraternity/sorority community.

member of several University academic and activity honorary organizations and a leader in the advanced Air Force ROTC. Fritts graduated with a bachelor of science in journalism and went on to serve for three years as a jet interceptor pilot and base information officer in the Air Force.

Fritts has been a steady supporter of leadership initiatives in the Fraternity and was an area captain in the early stages of the Upon These Principles: a Campaign for Every Beta. He is also active with youth development in the Boy Scouts of America where he recently completed an 11-day trek in the uplands of New Mexico.

He and his wife Ruth reside in Atlanta, Ga. They have three children and five grandchildren.

Brant served as Beta Theta Pi’s administrative secretary (executive director) from 1977 to 1982 followed by 17 years working for the NIC as executive vice president from 1982 to 1999. He then rejoined the Beta Theta Pi staff as director of the Beta Theta Pi Foundation. Brant has since influenced Beta’s culture-changing Men of Principle initiative and led the Fraternity to launch a $15 million campaign to grow and endow in perpetuity the Initiative’s significant leadership development programs.

“His genuine passion and commitment to the interfraternal movement is unsurpassed,” noted AFA Foundation Chairman Bethany A. Deines.

“Jonathan is, in my estimation, the best example of a true man of character.” Karyn Nishimura Sneath, CEO of Npower, described Brant as “a consistent model of selfless contribution, Foundation Director Jonathan active volunteerism and interfraternal Brant receives Distinguished collaboration.” Mike McRee of LeadService award from AFA erShape added, “He is an individual President Amy Voita. who so completely embodies the best of what fraternity has to offer and role models it every day of his life.”

Fritts Appointed to Beta Theta Pi Foundation Board of Directors

Garland G. Fritts, Illinois ’52, was appointed to the Board of Directors of the Beta Theta Pi Foundation in December 2005. The Beta Theta Pi Foundation provides hundreds of academic and leadership scholarships to deserving undergraduate members annually. In addition, the Foundation underwrites comprehensive yearround leadership training and educational programs and grants funds to construct educational facilities in chapter houses.

Fritts has been a management consultant his entire career, the last 20 years of which have been as a consultant to hospital and large physician groups with respect to user-friendly healthcare for the aging population.

He is a managing principle with Fry Consultants Incorporated. Fritts is a director/member of numerous age oriented organizations and an honorary member of The Advisory Board, serving healthcare provider institutions. He is also a director of J. Alexander’s, a publicly held restaurant group listed on the AMEX. Within the board, he serves on the audit and compensation committees.

Fritts, a 1952 graduate of the University of Illinois and member of the Sigma Rho chapter, was a member of The Daily Illini newspaper staff for four years, the last two of which he was editor-in-chief. He was the

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Volunteer leaders of the Fraternity participated in the second annual Leadership Summit.

Second Annual Leadership Summit a Success

The second annual Hugh E. Stephenson Jr. Leadership Summit, held January 13-14 in Oxford, Ohio, was an overwhelming success. The event provided an opportunity for all district chiefs and regional directors to meet in Oxford to focus on the future of the Fraternity. General Secretary David W. Wright, Ohio State ’67 said the Leadership Summit provides, “focus on how the volunteer leadership of the Fraternity can provide a more well-rounded undergraduate experience for our chapters and alumni across North America.”

During the two-day conference, 69 participants discussed Beta Theta Pi’s strategic direction, volunteer recruitment, risk management, positive pledge education assessment and leadership experiences offered through the General Fraternity. Each volunteer left the Leadership Summit with a clear set of marching orders to: 1. ensure every chapter/colony has five certified advisors 2. encourage each chapter/colony to increase leadership opportunity attendance 3. ensure chapters/colonies have at least a “satisfactory” risk management rating 4. complete positive pledge education assessments for each chapter/colony 5. conduct visits to their respective chapters and colonies Thanks to the success of Upon These Principles: a Campaign for Every Beta and the generosity of James J. Ellis, Missouri ’55, and his wife Van, the Leadership Summit is named in honor of past General Fraternity president and Oxford Cup recipient, Dr. Hugh E. Stephenson Jr., Missouri ’43.

MEMBERSHIP by the numbers Rank

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Oklahoma Auburn Florida Oklahoma State Texas Tech Illinois British Columbia Washington Carnegie Mellon Central Florida Indiana Missouri Alabama Georgia Truman State Kansas State Nebraska Colorado Mines Florida International** Georgia Tech Arizona Kansas Missouri-Kansas City Idaho Middle Tennessee State Mississippi Utah

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T-14 T-14 T-14 T-22 T-9 T-18

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SPRING RECOLONIZATIONS BETHANY EASTERN KENTUCKY

JAN. 15-29 FEB. 3-22

New TV Shows

1. My Name is Earl (NBC) ................ 31.9% 2. Prison Break (FOX) ....................... 22.7% 3. Commander in Chief (ABC) ........ 12.3% 4. E-Ring (NBC)..................................... 7.3% 5. How I Met Your Mother (CBS) ........6.5%

6. The Apprentice: Martha (NBC) ......4.8% 7. Everyboby Hates Chris (UPN) .........4.6% 8. Criminal Minds (CBS)......................3.6% 9. Bones (FOX).....................................3.2% 10. Reunion (Fox) ................................3.1%

Results reflect responses of 983 visitors to the web site during an on-line poll conducted October-January asking, “What is your favorite new fall TV show?”

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This quarter, we ask, “Who will win the 2006 NCAA Basketball Championship?” To vote, log on to www.betathetapi.org.

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[Books by Betas] THE UNCOUNTABLES

Marcus Burt, Toronto ’95 Paperback. 73 pages. US$15.95. CafePress.com. 2005.

Available at www.cafepress.com Native speakers of the English language instinctively have the knowledge of uncountable nouns and how to use them; however, this can often be confusing for an ESL (English as a Second Language) learner. In his book, The Uncountables, Marcus Burt uses the pre-existing rules for classifying uncountable nouns and puts them into a story format for young ESL learners. Designed as a teaching tool, the book gives many examples to emphasize each rule and includes practice problems at the end. Burt avoids using grammatical terms such as singular and plural to make the book less intimidating and illustrations by Genevieve Tan also make the book child friendly. Burt has taught English in South Korea, Japan and Canada. He resides in Toronto with his wife and daughter.

THE 7 IRREFUTABLE RULES OF SMALL BUSINESS GROWTH

Steven S. Little, Miami ’84 Paperback. 236 pages. US$18.95. John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 2005. Available at www.bn.com and www. amazon.com

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Business growth expert, Steven Little provides valuable advice for small business owners in his book The 7 Irrefutable Rules of Small Business Growth. Little offers real, effective principles for sustained small business growth and success rather than offering a get-rich-quick scheme. He provides real world solutions to questions concerning technology, planning, hiring, globalization and the near-term future of small business America. Although he is a former president of three fast-growth businesses, Little claims that it is the time that he spent with thousands of small business owners that brought his seven rules to life.

Little speaks to thousands of owners and managers of growing organizations each year. He has spoken and consulted for some of the most admired businesses and associations including UPS, Sprint, Bank of America, Microsoft and the Small Business Administration. Little resides in Wilmington, N.C., with his wife and son.

LETTERS TO THE NEXT PRESIDENT

Sen. Richard G. Lugar, Denison ’54 Hardcover. 308 pages. US$19.45. Authorhouse Books. 2004. Available at www.Authorhouse.com In this revised and updated version of a book originally published in 1988, Senator Lugar challenges all presidential hopefuls — and every concerned citizen — to reexamine their view on foreign policy. He offers the President 10 rules for presidential leadership in foreign policy that are as valid today as they were in 1988. Lugar stresses that he did not seek to create a presidential briefing manual covering every policy issue, but instead draws upon his personal experiences to present some judgments and findings as a working member of the U.S. Senate. For this edition he has added a timely chapter addressed to President George W. Bush and Senator John Kerry, which analyzes the foreign policy dynamics of 2004.

Senator Lugar is serving his 29th year as a United States Senator from Indiana. He is chairman of the Foreign Relations committee and is a member and former chairman of the Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry committee.

VENICE: THE ENLIGHTENED TRAVELER’S HISTORICAL GUIDE

John W. Higson, Jr., California-Berkeley ’47 Hardcover. 260 pages. US$19.95. Half Full Press. 2004.

Available at www.halffullpress.com Unlike many guidebooks that provide only utilitarian information, John Higson’s guide for travelers takes the reader through the political, cultural and imperial history of Venice from the early years up to the 18th century. Beginning with an overview of modern Venice, Higson lays out the topography and characteristics of the City. Then, using a chronological approach, he relates the City’s monuments, buildings and works of art to the eras where they belong. Venice highlights the most important of the City’s many components, providing the reader with a lucid overview of the Venetian civilization.

The many photos of the City, artwork and architecture provide the reader wonderful visuals of the subject matter. Higson is retired and has lived in Italy off and on for a number of years, studying the history of Italian City States, particularly Venice and Florence. In addition to Venice, he has also written A Historical Guide to Florence.

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GRADY’S TOUR

John H. Gallagher, West Virginia ’50 Paperback. 526 pages. US$25 (includes S&H.) Sovereign Terrace Books. 2005.

Available from the author at 858 Sovereign Terrace, Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464 This historical novel — following the strategic events of the Korean War — describes the trials that face the fictional Lieutenant John Grady. After reporting for active duty, Lt. Grady begins his training during which he courts Rebecca, a rich, engaged girl.

However, after her mother finds out, she breaks up the relationship, and shortly thereafter Lt. Grady is shipped to South Korea. He arrives only days after the Inchon landing and experiences his first combat.

He and his Signal Corps crew later become trapped behind Chinese lines because they were near the Manchurian border when the Chinese enter the war. After he and his crew fight their way out in subzero temperatures, Lt. Grady returns to the States for sick leave where he finds that Rebecca has left her husband. Subsequently, Lt. Grady is assigned as a commander at Fort Monmouth where he becomes involved in the McCarthy spy hunt. Grady’s Tour details the Korean War both on the battlefield and on the home front. Gallagher served in the Korean War as a company commander in the U.S. Army Signal Corps and as a legal officer. He resides in Mount Pleasant, S.C., with his wife Ida Jane.

TRANSFORMING U.S. INTELLIGENCE

Burton L. Gerber, Michigan State ’55 and Jennifer E. Sims. Paperback. 302 pages.

US$29.95. Georgetown University Press.

2005. Available at www.press.georgetown. edu and www.amazon.com Spurred by the need to ensure that intelligence meets the challenges in the wake of 9/11 and the discrepancies about Iraqi weapons of mass destruction, co-editors Burton Gerber and Jennifer Sims, along with 10 other intelligence insiders, bring their experience to bear in thoughtful and thought-provoking essays that address what transformative efforts must be made in American intelligence. Broken into three sections, the book focuses first on 21st century security challenges and how the intelligence community can successfully defend U.S. national interests. The second section discusses new technologies and modified policies that can increase the effectiveness of intelligence collection and analysis. Finally, contributors consider management procedures to ensure the implementation of enhanced capabilities.

Gerber is a retired CIA operations officer and has received the CIA’s Distinguished Intelligence Medal. He is retired in Washington, DC, and presents lectures on ethics and public policy, and the ethics of espionage.

Lee Turner Florida ’59

CD US $20 (incl. s/h) + sales tax for Florida residents. TurnerSong. 2006.

Available at www.turnersong.com.

I’ll Fly Away

The latest solo piano album of Lee Turner is receiving tremendous acclaim. Southern Gospel songwriting legend Mosie Lister praises Turner’s latest release, I’ll Fly Away stating, “My old friend Lee Turner, the ragtime genius, has done it again. You will love what he did on this album. He’s one of the best.” The album features 14 masterfully played hymns and Gospel songs including “Amazing Grace.” Turner recorded the album on a C-6 Yamaha seven foot grand piano.

A native of Jacksonville, Fla., Turner began playing the piano by ear at the age of five and taking lessons at the age of nine. Since high school, he has been a professional pianist. While attending the University of Florida, Turner was the pianist for The Dream Weavers, appearing with the group on The Ed Sullivan Show. The group’s recording of “It’s Almost Tomorrow” spent 22 weeks on the Billboard Charts where it reached the top ten.

Upon graduation from Florida, Turner attended the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville and served nearly 30 years as a full-time minister of music at four Baptist churches. In November 2000, he and his wife Dianne had the thrill of singing in the Jacksonville Billy Graham Crusade choir as the choir sang the song Turner and his wife had written and composed, “Glory, Hallelujah, Jubilee!” Since then, he has played numerous locations around the United States including the Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island, former President and Mrs. Jimmy Carter’s church (Maranatha Baptist) and several benefit concerts. Turner has played two concerts with Gospel great Bill Gaither, including performing at Gaither’s charity Golf Classic VIP Dinner in Indiana. He was also invited to perform when Bill and Gloria Gaither’s “Homecoming Friends” tour performed in Jacksonville where he received a standing ovation from the crowd and other top Gospel artists.

I’ll Fly Away is Turner’s fourth album, following his releases of I Love a Piano, I Still Love a Piano and Rhapsody In Stained-Glass. Turner and his wife have three sons and four grandchildren. The couple enjoys writing music, with Dianne doing the lyrics and Turner the music. Together they own a publishing company, Turnersong, which they operate out of their home in Jacksonville. Their music has been performed by church choirs around the United States and abroad.

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[Marching Along] Stephen D. Chandler, Arizona ’67, appeared in the November 4th episode on NBC’s Starting Over, a reality show based on transforming the lives of six women through life-coaching. He was selected to role-play “father for a day” and to coach one of the participants on the show.

Show Host Iyanla Vanzant said, “Everyone at the show is still talking about Steve Chandler. The world will be a better place when this hits the air. I thanked God for him showing up and doing what he did for Allison and for the show.” Chandler is the author of 10 books including the bestselling Reinventing Yourself and his latest release, 9 Lies.

CAE examination covering all aspects of association management.

Becker serves as Beta Theta Pi’s administrative secretary overseeing the Fraternity’s Oxford-based staff. He has a B.S. degree from the University of Florida and a Masters in Education from Xavier University.

Horras serves as director of chapter services for the Fraternity. He has a B.S. from Iowa State University and a Masters in Education in human resources development from Xavier University. Becker and Horras join Foundation Director Jonathan J. Brant, Miami ’75, who also holds the CAE designation.

Edward E. Lehman, DePauw ’82 was listed as one of China’s “30 Hottest Lawyers” by Asian Legal Business magazine. This is the second consecutive year he has been named to the list. Lehman is a managing partner of Lehman, Lee & Xu, one of China’s premier law firms. Since establishing his firm with Chinese nationals in 1992, he has seen his small one-office operation expand to a national firm with offices recently opening in Hong Kong, Macau and Mongolia.

B. Herold Griffith, M.D., F.A.C.S., Johns Hopkins ’47, professor of surgery and chief of plastic surgery at Northwestern University Medical School in Chicago, has been elected to honorary membership in the British Association of Plastic Surgeons in recognition of his contributions to plastic surgery. Griffith received his medical degree from Yale University in 1948. He has served as chairman of the American Board of Plastic Surgery and of the Plastic Surgery Research Council.

John T. Bigalke, Clemson ’77 has been elected to the board of directors of Deloitte & Touche USA, LLP and appointed to the additional post of vice chairman. In this position, Bigalke will have increased responsibility for the organization’s principal clients in the Southeast region and across the country, both as an advisory partner and as leader of the national Life Sciences and Health Care Practice. Since 1999, he has presided over dramatic growth for the practice, nearly doubling its revenues over the past five years. Bigalke brings more than 26 years of experience in public accounting. He is a frequent speaker across the industry and is a registered Certified Public Accountant in seven states. Bigalke holds a B.S. degree in financial management from Clemson University and an MBA from the University of Central Florida.

David Lamb, Maine ’62 was chosen for induction into the Maine Press Association’s Hall of Fame. Lamb spent 31 years with the Los Angeles Times where he served as foreign correspondent in more than 120 countries. He covered the Vietnam War, the Iranian revolution and the Rwanda massacre, among many others for the paper, and has been nominated eight times for a Pulitzer Prize. The Boston native was a journalism major at Maine and is author of five books on various international topics. Lamb lives in northern Virginia where he works as a freelance writer.

G. Douglas Tommie Eastern Kentucky ’77

G. Douglas Tommie, Eastern Kentucky ’77 has been awarded the Accredited Buyer Representation designation by the Real Estate Buyer’s Agent Council, Inc. of the National Association of Realtors. To earn this designation Tommie was required to successfully complete a comprehensive course in buyer representation and an elective course focusing on a buyer representation specialty, both in addition to submitting documentation verifying professional experience. Tommie is employed with Fridrich & Clark Realty, LLC in Brentwood, Tenn.

Stephen B. Becker Florida ’69

Judson A. Horras Iowa State ’97

Stephen B. Becker, Florida ’69, and Judson A. Horras, Iowa State ’97, both earned the prestigious Certified Association Executive (CAE) designation from the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) in July 2005. They earned this honor by successfully completing the

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Peter W. C. Barnhart Miami ’66

Peter W. C. Barnhart, Miami ’66 was recently promoted to senior vice president at National City, the eighth largest bank in the U.S. Barnhart is the senior lending officer in charge of private banking in Central Ohio. He joined National City 28 years ago, following his service as administrative secretary of the Fraternity from 1972 to 1977. A former General Fraternity vice president, Barnhart now serves on the Advisory Council.

Donald P. kahn MIT ’46

Donald P. Kahn, MIT ’46 celebrated his 80th birthday on August 4, holding a grand celebration at the auditorium of the University of Salzburg in Austria. This is a special place for him and his wife Jeanne, as they supported renovation work there with a donation of 1.2 million Euros. Additionally, they have donated approximately 4.5 million Euros to support the rebuilding of the Kleines Festspielhaus (Small Festival Hall) and also contributed to the Private Medizinische (Private Medical University.) Their generosity may come from the fact that it was love at first site when Kahn and his wife met during a coincidental visit to Salzburg. They moved there in 1985, and in 2001 they became Austrian citizens. Kahn was made an honorary citizen of the city of Salzburg in 2004.

John C. Hall, M.D., Nebraska ’69 was awarded the Spirit of Philanthropy award at the National Philanthropy Day Luncheon of the Association of Fundraising Professionals. Hall is one of the health care heroes in Kansas City who volunteer numerous hours to provide health care to uninsured or underinsured patients. Since 1990, he has offered a

monthly clinic and served more than 5,000 patients. In addition, Hall has been instrumental in fundraising efforts to obtain donated medications and capital. He has been a board member of the KC Free Health Clinic since 2002. Hall is a full-time staff member at Saint Luke’s Hospital and volunteers at Truman Medical Center. He specializes in dermatology care.

A.L. “Chuck” Hensley Oklahoma State ’67

A.L. “Chuck” Hensley, Oklahoma State ’67 was named to the board of trustees of the American Indian College Fund (AICF), located in Denver, Colo. Before retirement, he served as manager director of Merrill Lynch’s Southwest Region from 1984-99. Prior to that position, Hensley was with The First Boston Corporation and Paine Webber in Dallas. He is currently associated with the Dallas-based Williams Financial Group. The AICF is the largest provider of private scholarships to American Indian students. The fund works closely with the 33 nations’ tribal colleges and universities by providing educational opportunities. Since its foundation, the AICF has helped tribal colleges and universities enroll 20 percent of all American Indian students in higher education today. Hensley has been involved with the AICF for 15 years through fund raising and hosting events in Dallas to assist in boosting recognition in the southwest.

Charles Scribner IV Princeton ’05

Charles Scribner IV, Princeton ’05 presents an easy and important opportunity for individuals and Beta chapters to join the “march” against global warming. (No marching is actually required!) He asks everyone to visit www.stopglobalwarming.org/marchScribner (right) with Robert F. ers/?1040 to sign up and invite someone Kennedy Jr. else to join as well. Scribner is volunteering for this year-long campaign’s founder, Laurie David (wife of Seinfeld creator Larry David.) Other marchers include Scribner’s boss and mentor, Waterkeeper Alliance’s President Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Senator John McCain.

The campaign is bipartisan and requires nothing more than adding your name to the list of a quarter million people asking our leaders to take global warming more seriously. Scribner is the director of development for Black Warrior Riverkeeper, Inc. Lt. Commander G. Merrill Rice, Purdue ’90, flight surgeon and principal investigator for the Naval Aerospace Medical Research Laboratory at NAS Pensacola, has received the Captain Gregory Gray award for his advanced research based on hypoxia and extremes in human performance. He has presented his research and findings at the International Aerospace Conferences around the United States. Rice holds a patent on the Reduced Oxygen Breathing Device (ROBD), a device the size of a suitcase that can simulate extremes in altitude for training and research purposes. He is board certified in both aerospace medicine and occupational health and is a naval flight surgeon and undersea medical officer.

Peter W. Wagner, South Dakota ’62, publisher of the Sheldon N’West Iowa Review and the Sheldon Mail-Sun, has been honored by the National Newspaper Association with the Amos award. The award is presented to a working newspaper professional who has provided distinguished service and leadership to the community press and their community. Larry Atkinson, publisher of the Mobridge (S.D.) Tribune, nominated Wagner saying, “I have known Peter for close to 20 years and have been in awe of his dedication to our profession.

United States Senator Richard G. Lugar Denison ’54

Lugar Honored with Establishment of Professorship Denison University honored distinguished alumnus and United States Senator Richard G. Lugar, Denison ’54, with a newlyestablished chair — The Class of 1954 Richard G. Lugar Professorship in Public Policy — on Thursday, October 13. Mark Dalton, chairman of the Denison Board of Trustees; George H. Shorney, representing the Class of 1954; Denison President Dale T. Knobel, and former U.S. Senator Samuel A. Nunn were present for the evening ceremonies in Swasey Chapel in Granville, Ohio.

The Lugar chair was established by donations to the Golden Anniversary Fund of the Class of 1954 for its 50th reunion. The first faculty member to hold the chair will be announced at the annual Named Chairs Convocation later this academic year.

Senator Lugar, an economics major at Denison, was a member of the Alpha Eta chapter of Beta Theta Pi, Phi Beta Kappa and valedictorian. He was co-president of his class with Charlene Smeltzer, now his wife of 49 years. He was also selected as a Rhodes Scholar.

Lugar was elected mayor of Indianapolis in 1967, serving two terms, and was elected president of the National League of Cities in 1971. He was elected to the U.S. Senate in 1976 where he has built a reputation as a consensus-builder between parties and between the executive and legislative branches of government.

Senator Lugar continues his involvement within Beta Theta Pi as spokesman for the Men of Principle initiative and honorary chairman of the Upon These Principles capital campaign. In support of the Alpha Eta colony, formed last fall, Lugar attended an afternoon Beta reception, held in the Burton Morgan building.

With nearly 60 attendees, including President Knobel, several deans and more than 20 potential members, the reception featured a presentation from the undergraduate Betas about their return to Denison and their work to regain their charter as an active chapter of Beta Theta Pi. Senator Lugar spoke of his involvement with the Fraternity and the Men of Principle initiative.

The day also included a campus address regarding current issues in United States foreign relations and a reception hosted

by President Knobel. General Secretary David W. Wright, Ohio State ’67 was also in attendance to congratulate the Senator on his named professorship. — M. Hill

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He started a weekly newspaper from scratch nearly 20 years ago and has built it into what I believe is the finest community weekly newspaper in America today.” Under Wagner’s direction, the Sheldon N’West Iowa Review has won Newspaper of the Year honors in the Iowa Newspaper Association’s Better Newspaper contests 15 times and tied for the honor once.

Unity of Action is the theme for the

167th General Convention in beautiful Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

The Convention unites Betas – young and old – from around the world.

Adding to this year’s excitement will be a celebration of Beta Theta Pi’s 100th Anniversary in Canada.

Please join us at the Marriott Eaton Centre, June 29-July 2, 2006 as we celebrate our heritage and chart the course for many more years of Beta brotherhood!

To receive the early bird discount, register before April 1 at www.betathetapi.org.

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Stephen E. Johnston II, South Florida ’95, and Richard T. Heruska, South Florida ’99, accepted the Entrepreneurship award given by Florida Governor Jeb Bush at the 2005 Governor’s Business Diversification Awards Luncheon in Tallahassee.

The awards program, developed by Enterprise Florida, recognizes companies for their efforts to diversify and enrich the State’s economy by creating higher wage jobs and investing in their communities. Johnston is the founder and CEO of the Stephen E. Johnston II, South Florida ’95 Tampa-based Home Discov- (left), and Richard T. Heruska, South Florida ery Real Estate Services ’99 (right) pictured above with Florida Corporation and Heruska Governor Jeb Bush is the Co-founder and COO. Home Discover Real Estate Services Corporation is a full-service real estate company launched by Johnston in 2002 as a low commission, one-stop network of real estate services company.

Roy G. Norwood Jr. Southern Methodist ’72

Roy G. Norwood, Jr., Southern Methodist ’72 was recognized by The Dallas Business Journal and the North Texas Commercial Association of Realtors (NTCAR) as the Top Investment Banker for 2004. He also received the award in 1999 and was runner-up in 1996 and 2003. Norwood is president of Henry S. Miller Investment Banking Group which arranges debt and equity financing for existing and to-be-built commercial and multifamily properties. The Investment Banking Group is a subsidiary of the Henry S. Miller Companies, the largest commercial real estate brokerage in the southwest with offices in Dallas, Houston, Austin, San Antonio, Ft. Worth and Arlington. Norwood serves on the business development and executive committees of the parent company and resides in Dallas.

John J. (Jack) Lipinski Stevens ’72

“. . . the establishment of confidence and friendly relations among the universities and colleges of the United States and Canada, in securing unity of action and sympathy in matters of common interest among them . . .”

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John J. (Jack) Lipinski, Stevens ’72 has been named chief executive officer of Coffeyville Resources. Prior to this position he was the managing director and partner with Prudentia Energy, LLC, a Houston-based advisory and management firm. Stan Riemann, Coffeyville Resources’ chief operating officer expressed his excitement for Lipinski joining the team saying, “His proven track record of more than 30 years in the petroleum and nitrogen fertilizer industries provides the kind of vision and leadership needed to move us to the next level.” Lipinski earned a bachelor of chemical engineering from Stevens Institute of Technology and a juris doctor from Rutgers University. He is a registered professional engineer in New Jersey and a

member of the bar in New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Lipinski holds three patents, one for an environmental control device and two on improvements to Mobil’s Distillate Dewaxing Technology.

for the CFL Rookie of the Year honors in 1970 and played in the 1974 Grey Cup before retiring from the game. Henshall has his own law firm in Vancouver and enjoys coaching and watching his sons play sports.

Roger R. Langley, Syracuse ’58 was presented the Toastmasters International Communications Achievement award on June 5 for outstanding achievements and contributions to communications excellence. Now retired from an active career as a speaker, trainer and writer, Langley is listed in the Who’s Who in America and is a member of the Toastmaster International Hall of Fame. He also served as city manager for Downtown Silver Spring, Md., and was founder of First Night Montgomery. He is a director of the Art Gliner Humor Center at the University of Maryland, editor of the Great Comedians Joke Book and created the cassette album, Speak With Humor. Langley holds B.A. and M.A. degrees from Syracuse University and resides with his wife Norma in Rockville, Md.

Scott A. Tomlins, Willamette ’01, a graduate student at the University of Michigan Medical School, had his research published in the prestigious scientific journal, SCIENCE. The research related to gene fusions in prostate cancer will hopefully lead to better therapeutic drugs to treat the cancer, as well as better therapies for other common solid cancers.

Tomlins appears as the first author of the article following the lead researcher, Dr. Arul Chinnaiyan.

David D. Edler, Washington State ’79 was chosen as the mayor of Yakima, Wash., by members of the Yakima city council. Yakima has a council-manager form of government, which means that the mayor’s position is largely ceremonial. Edler’s responsibilities include running meetings, welcoming visiting dignitaries and presiding over public events. Edler played for the Seattle Mariners from 1980-83 as third baseman and is now a pastor at Yakima’s Foursquare Church.

James A. (Jim) Henshall, Western Ontario ’70 was honored at the 31st Annual Alumni Awards Dinner at the University of Western Ontario. He was inducted into the ‘W’ Club for his athletic talent in basketball and football while at the University. After attending on a Regular Officer Training Program Scholarship, Henshall was posted to a remote nuclear base in Northern Canada. It was here he was also drafted by the Canadian Football League’s (CFL) Edmonton Eskimos. He played four years with the Eskimos while serving as a captain in the Canadian Armed Forces and attending law school at the University of Alberta. He was runner up

Marching Along was complied by Erica Suding, an intern in the Beta Theta Pi Communications Department.

GOT A COOL CAREER? Are you a young professional with the perfect job?

The Beta Theta Pi plans to highlight Cool Careers

in an upcoming series of special features.

To participate, send an email to tolver@wooglin.com detailing what you do professionally, how you chose your work and why you enjoy what you do.

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[Alumni News] Gamma Delta Chapter Alumni of the Gamma Delta chapter, Colorado College gathered in Colorado Springs to celebrate the class of 1955’s 50th anniversary of graduation. Co-chairman of the Reunion committee, Bill Howell, reached out not only to Betas from the year, but also to Betas from the class of 1957 with the hope of rekindling old friendships from the long-defunct chapter. Betas from 1955 included Van Skilling, of Palm Desert, Calif., who also serves as chairman of the Board of Trustees at the college; Dan Smith, San Diego, Calif.; Richard Hayes, Boulder, Colo.; Richard Smith, Durango, Colo.; Bill Howell, San Marcos, Calif., and Bill Peters, Arcadia, Calif. Attending from the class of 1957 were Bob Merrill, Doug Little and Bob Blanpied. Although there is no chapter at the college at present, those Betas attending say they will look for a convenient spot to meet in future reunions during the traditional afternoon open-house held by campus fraternities and sororities. — Bill Peters, Colorado College ’55

Save - the - Date ST. LOUIS BETA CLUB HONOR GUEST BANQUET 2006 Friday, April 28 Forest Hills Country Club (located off Clarkson Road in Chesterfield, Mo.) 2006 Honorees: John Gianoulakis, Washington in St. Louis ’60 August (Gus) Otto, Missouri ’65 For more information, contact Ferd Del Pizzo,

Washington in St. Louis ’58 at FerdDP@aol.com.

Former Administrative Office staff members Patrick Carr, Oregon ’00; Vince Mikolay, Bethany ’00; Mike Kokkinen, Minnesota ’00; David Rae, British Columbia ’00 and Chris Ciancimino, Wisconsin-Oshkosh ’00, gathered at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh for the Nov. 13 Steelers/Browns game. The so-called “Fab 5” plans to hold annual reunions in various locations throughout North America.

Six Gamma Delta Betas (Colorado College) from the class of 1955 were joined by three brothers from the class of ’57 at their 50th-year reunion, held on the Colorado Springs campus. Left to right: Bill Peters, Bob Merrill, Doug Little, Bill Howell, Bob Blanpied, Richard Smith, Richard Hayes, Dan Smith and Van Skilling.

On May 18, the Cleveland Beta Theta Pi Alumni Association held its annual Fraternal Fifties Luncheon at the Cleveland City Club. The 2005 inductees included (from left to right) Jerry Graham, Wittenberg ’58; Jim Gulick, Western Reserve ’57; Dick Madole, Western Reserve ’58; J. Tucker Marston, Denison ’56; Jack Moskal, Western Reserve ’58; Dick Ogle, Wittenberg ’58; Jay Sload, Denison ’58, and Mike Zand, Western Reserve ’58.

Some 65 Betas from 25 chapters attended the Dallas/Ft. Worth Beta Alumni Club dinner honoring General Fraternity President Tom Purinton, Kansas State ’63, September 21 at the Dallas Country Club. Pictured here are Regional Director Bill Speller, Texas ’63; Purinton; Beta Theta Pi Foundation Board Member Jim Ellis, Missouri ’55; Club Secretary/Treasurer Tom McCasland Jr., Oklahoma ’56, and Club President Pax Glenn, North Carolina ’58.

Members of Missouri’s 1962 pledge class, including former General Fraternity President Bob McKinley (standing, fourth from right) and their Beta sweethearts gathered for a reunion last summer.

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Maine Receives Gift

The officers and directors of the former Beta Sigma chapter at Bowdoin, which was forced to close by the administration there, presented the Beta Eta (Maine) chapter House Corporation with a donation of $5,000. In presenting the check, William J. Wadman, Bowdoin ’49 wrote, “We salute you and your constant success in upholding the Beta banner in the state of Maine. Not only have you proven yourselves to be survivors of adversity, you have continued to create an atmosphere that stimulates intellectual progress and scholastic achievement among chapter members.

“We were very friendly with that chapter and when I was in school,” reported Norman Hill, Maine ’78, “we even took our initiation paraphernalia down to their house to do the initiation for them.” The check was presented to former district chief, Hal Thomas, Maine ’54 during one of the Beta alumni meetings he hosts in Portland each month.

“Our ageless foursome, a bit more rounded and with a little less hair than they had 50 years ago, but just as fun loving.” From left to right: Donald Ockerlander, Phil Frensz, Lew Wartman and Jack Pearson.

Golf Foursome Completes Pact Made 50 Years Ago

Fifty summers ago, four young men, all members of the Alpha Pi chapter at the University of Wisconsin in Madison, celebrated their graduation with a rousing round of golf. They all had such a fine time that one of them joked that they should “do it again in 50 years.”

James R. Knowles, Whitman ’64, and his wife Jean organized a reunion of Whitman Betas at his summer home on Whidbey Island (north of Seattle, Wash.), last July. Some 75 people attended, reported Knowles, “including Kinji Yasu ’62 from Tokyo, Bill McCown ’64 from Florida, six guys from California, 11 from Oregon and others from Nevada, Arizona, Idaho and, of course, Washington.”

For more information www.WhitmanBetas.com.

Wabash alumni Jack Wyatt ’58, John Goodrick ’68 and Cal Black ’66 participate in the annual Housing Corporation cookout for undergraduates, held on Freshman Saturday in late August.

They forgot all about it, of course, and the four all went their separate ways. But somehow, this past summer, they remembered and the reunion took place.

The four are Phil Frensz, Jack Pearson and Lew Wartman (all from the Milwaukee area) and Dr. Donald Ockerlander from Clintonville, located toward the middle of Wisconsin. For their new golfing date, they chose a course that was somewhat equidistant from their homes: the Golf Club at Camelot, about 10 miles south of Fond du Lac. After graduation, Frensz went to work as a CPA; Pearson as a writer and editor; Wartman as a stock analyst, and Ockerlander as a dentist. They all continued to enjoy the game of golf.

At the reunion at Camelot, Frensz took honors with an 82; the others were in the high-80s. “Not too bad for a bunch of 72year-olds,” Ockerlander said. “At our age, we should be happy just to be playing.” — Jack Pearson, Wisconsin ’55

Beta Theta Pi Board of Trustees Spring Meeting April 21-22, 2006 • Boise, Idaho

Boise Area Beta Alumni and Guest Reception & Dinner Hosted by the Board of Trustees April 22, 2006 at 6:00 p.m.

The Grove Hotel – Downtown Boise For more information, please contact the Administrative Office at 800-800-BETA or Martin Cobb at mcobb@wooglin.com. Details forthcoming to area alumni in February/March 2006.

Idao’s Capital with Flowers in foreground. – provided by Boise Covention & Visitors Bureau

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DUKE FIFTIES GROUP MEETS IN BALTIMORE

Once again, the Fifties Group (at least the 45, plus the Beta Sweethearts who attended) is recovering from another great meeting. This was the eighth reunion of men who were Betas at Duke during the 1950s, along with a few other Duke Betas who have joined the group since that time.

Renaissance Harborplace in downtown Baltimore was the headquarters hotel; Mitzi and Jim Wilkerson ’56 were hosts for the weekend of September 1518, 2005. Highlights included a great dinner at Chiapparellis in Little Italy on Friday evening and Event host Jim Wilkerson, Duke ’56. a boat cruise on the waters of Baltimore Harbor on Sunday. The Harbor Cruise was ably narrated for those on the upper deck by Baltimore native Don Stegner ’55, who worked on many of the Harbor projects.

The major event was the Loving Cup Dinner on Saturday night.

Chuck Kuebler ’59 took a major step forward in the race for “Permanent Song Leader” of the Fifties Group by presenting it with a silver Loving Cup engraved with the locations and dates of all eight meetings, all of which he and his wife have attended.

Bill Graham ’56 accepted the Cup on behalf of the Group, and Duke Betas George Whyte ’58, Warren of particularly the past hosts.

Hagen ’57 and Chuck Kuebler ’59.

The lack of familiarity with a formal three-handled Loving Cup was obvious in Baltimore: each Beta present had a different interpretation as to how it was to be properly passed, a task made more even difficult given the necessity that one had to simultaneously try to read the lyrics following what comes after, “Oh start the Loving Cup around, nor pass a brother by, We all drink from the same canteen in Beta Theta Pi.” Thus, at the next reunion — along with larger print songbooks — the official directions as to how to pass the Loving Cup will be distributed.

The Fifties Group has met previously in Winston-Salem (1976 & 1986), Durham (1989), Ft. Lauderdale (1994), Santa Fe (1998), Carmel (2001) and Paris (2003). With the exception of Judy Derrick, all the former hosts were able to attend this most recent event, and thereby know and appreciate the great effort that Mitzi and Jim Wilkerson put into making Dick Burton, Duke ’58 and his Baltimore ’05 a huge success. wife Nancy.

Getting 45 Betas to show up at one time and place is no small achievement — especially since many were first time attendees.

The Fifties Group will meet next (May 3-7, 2007) in Savannah with Dottie and Tom Lowe ’57 as hosts. They welcome your suggestions, thoughts, etc., as to how to make the ninth reunion the best and biggest ever. Contact them at 912-598-7862 or tlowe55019@aol.com. — Bill Graham, Duke ’56

Beta Alumni Widerness Retreat

A 5-day experience in the Colorado Rockies • August 23-27, 2006

During this intensive retreat with Beta men, you will be challenged to: • identify and clarify your deepest vision and purpose in life • get honest about your career and relationship struggles • utilize challenge and feedback to break through your façades and live more authentically • experience deeper connection and support in a community of trusted men • discover and share who you really are as a man

“Jayson’s trips have been our most popular, selling out year after year within days of becoming available. He is a skillful guide who creates and delivers memorable outdoor experiences for Beta brothers.” — Stephen Becker, Administrative Secretary

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Register now: $695 After May 31: $895 Deadline: July 1, 2006 To reserve your spot, go to innernature.org (trip limited to first 16 men who register) $150 non-refundable deposit required Trip led by Jayson Gaddis, Reuvain Bacal, Ray Brejcha and Dan Riggan.

Celebrating the 20th anniversary of the Epsilon Gamma chapter at Central Michigan University

Forever with Quality

One hundred and twenty-five brothers and guests gathered at the Comfort Inn in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan, on November 12 to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Epsilon Gamma chapter at Central Michigan University. The day began with a special luncheon at the newly-renovated chapter house, catered by Beta Sweetheart Barb Koehn, and continued with afternoon meetings of the advisory team and Housing Corporation.

General Fraternity President P. Thomas Purinton, Kansas State ’63; Founder Randy S. Helman, Central Michigan ’84; Administrative Secretary Stephen B. Becker, Florida ’69; former General Fraternity Vice President Ronald P. Helman, Miami ’55 and Editor Thomas C. Olver, Central Michigan ’98

At the black-tie gala dinner, organized by Founder Thomas J. Bussineau ’86, brothers were joined by five of the six original founders.

Chapter Counselor Gregory M. Compton ’86, along with then-Colony President Matthew Bush ’08, provided an inspirational update on the Colony’s activities.

The program included a heart-warming three-part video produced by Scott E. Nadeau ’89, which explored the Chapter’s rich heritage, acknowledged the challenges which led to its closure in early 2002 and promoted the excitement of the ongoing recolonization. The Epsilon Gamma Housing Corporation (EGHC) conferred the General Fraternity’s Distinguished Service award on Nadeau for his many years of unselfish devotion to the Epsilon Gamma chapter, alumni association and Housing Corporation.

“Without question, Nadeau has embodied the principles and obligations of our Fraternity and given deeply of his time and talents to improve the Epsilon Gamma chapter,” said Housing Corporation President Thomas C. Olver ’98. Nadeau is the 14th recipient of the Distinguished Service award, which was first presented in 1998.

Phillip J. Adler ’98, who championed the Housing Corporation in 1999 and 2000, was recognized for his service as Continuous Improvement Plan chairman for the past five years. “Under his leadership, our home at 814 S. Main Street has been transformed into the finest fraternity house at Central Michigan,” said Olver. In honor of Adler’s dedication and exemplary service, Olver commissioned a stained glass coat-of-arms that has been

installed above the mantle in the Chapter’s Fireside Room (bottom right.)

The EGHC also awarded $1,000 in academic scholarships to three undergraduate members of the Epsilon Gamma colony.

Norman S. Klein ’07 and Benjamin R. Reedy ’07 received $250 scholarships, and Christopher L. May ’06 received a $500 scholarship. While these were the first such awards offered by the Corporation, more than a dozen annual scholarship funds have been established by Chapter alumni through a special ongoing Capital Fundraising Initiative. Up to $3,000 — divided into $250 and $500 scholarships — is slated for distribution to undergraduate members in 2006.

Interim Capital Fundraising Initiative Chairman Ken Breen ’89 provided an update on the Chapter’s ongoing capital campaign to raise funds for scholarships, leadership development sponsorships, alumni activities, communications and house improvements, which began in the summer of 2004.

“Collectively, we can achieve our goal of $150,000 and help ensure Epsilon Gamma has a firm financial foundation,” said Breen. By the end of the day, Campaign commitments had climbed from $86,450 to more than $103,000.

A highlight of the evening came during the Keynote address as General Fraternity President Tom Purinton shared his vision for the future of the Fraternity. “Beta Theta Pi has always been about making good men better . . . one of the best ways to accomplish this is to provide our men with the tools and skills to be better leaders in their chapters, in their professions, in their families and in their communities.” He continued, “The ultimate goal is to have all chapters embrace our principles and values, and work toward making their actions consistent with who we say we are.”

Epsilon Gamma’s motto, “Forever with Quality,” continues to play out through the leadership of its undergraduates, the commitment of its volunteers and the ongoing generosity of its alumni and friends.

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attempts for 213 yards and punted 19 times for a 32.16 average (best of 58 yards.) Seeing action at safety for the 7-3 Western Ontario OUA finals team was Tyler Cook ’06.

Chas Crofoot Auburn ’06

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Named to the All-Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference first team and the D3football.com All-North Region squad was Hanover team MVP Mike Russell ’06. He caught 89 passes for 1,044 yards and eight touchdowns, to rank high in Division III final statistics (third with 8.9 receptions per game, 17th with 104.4 yards per game.) Also catching passes were All-HCAC honorable mention wingback and team most improved player C.J. Karpiak ’07 (43 catches for 571 yards, six TDs) and Dustin Stewart ’07 (31 receptions for 382 yards.) Andrew Houtsch ’07 caught two TD passes and had 38 punts for a 36.7 average.

Four Beta players went to bowl games following the 2005 season.

Chas Crofoot ’06 handed the extra point and field goal snaps for the 9-2 Auburn team that went to the Capital One Bowl. Handling punt, extra point and field goal snaps again for the 7-4 Oklahoma Holiday Bowl squad was Jacob Rice ’06. Also seeing action for the Sooners was defensive back Dan Dixon ’06. Seeing action at center and on special teams for the 6-5 Utah Emerald Bowl team was Ace Johnson ’06.

Jason Allen ’07 led Hanover with 89 tackles and won the team’s outstanding linebacker award. Wingback Scott Stegeman ’07 was special teams player of the year and Matt Herron ’08 did the kicking (three field goals, 23 extra points.) Key defensive backs were Mike McElrath ’07 (46 tackles), Brooks Kiere ’08 (31 stops), Jake Crockett ’08 (24 stops), Keith Sofiak ’08 (22 tackles) and Michael Watts ’06 (15 stops.) Also on the Hanover squad were receivers Tyler Rump ’08 and Noel Somarriba ’08.

Playing every game for Baylor was defensive back Bennett Hoefer ’07.

Also seeing action for the Bears at offensive tackle was Ted Tanner ’07. Other Betas on NCAA Division I-A or I-AA teams were quarterback Felix Sweetman ’06 of Washington, offensive lineman Tim Freeberg ’08 of Washington State, wide receiver Brett Phillips ’08 of William & Mary and wide receiver Flip Kleffner ’08 of Idaho.

Seventeen Betas were members of the Wabash squad, led by All-NCAC first team linebacker Aaron Selby ’06, who made 46 tackles (eight for losses.) Earning All-NCAC honorable mention was defensive lineman T.J. Schaffer ’07, who posted 34 stops.

Other key defenders included back Bryan Engh ’08 (11 tackles), back Brent Banach ’09 (10 tackles) and linebackers Justin Sparks ’08 and Eric Woolf ’09.

Linebacker Kevin Piro ’06 earned All-CSFL first team honors for the Pennsylvania sprint football team.

He led with 54 tackles and forced three fumbles in six contests. Starting at quarterback for Toronto was Mark Stinson ’09, who completed 58 of 131 for 806 yards and three touchdowns. He also had 30 rushing

Chad Finley ’08 was Wabash’s top scorer with 63 points (eight field goals, 35 extra points) and did the punting (45 for a 35.8 average, best of 74 yards.) H-back Kyle Piazza ’06 caught 42 passes for 388 yards, two TDs and Bryan Hilts ’08 started 10 games on the offensive line. Other

key offensive players for Wabash included tight end Tim Schirack ’07, fullback Shane Keffer ’07, wide receiver Andrew Rode ’09 and linemen Jeff Williams ’07 and Patrick Long ’09.

Sixty-five Betas were on the 5-5 Carnegie Mellon team. Named to the ESPN Division III Academic AllAmerican team and the All-University Athletic Association first team was offensive guard Bryan LeBude ’06. Also on the All-UAA first team was running back Robert Gimson ’08, who ran for 440 yards and four scores. Top receiver Jonathan Kline ’07 earned All-UAA second team honors after catching 30 passes for 292 yards. Joining him on the All-UAA second team were center Matt Zink ’06, guard Christian Guirnalda ’06 and tackle Jameson O’Donnell ’08.

Back Colby Whitman ’08 won All-UAA honorable mention.

Carnegie Mellon punter Matt Adams ’08 was named to the All-UAA first team with 48 punts for a 39.4 average. Other Betas seeing action on offense included running back Ryan Phillips ’09 and Clay Crites ’09;

Sixty-five Betas were on the 5-5 Carnegie Mellon football team.

Named Division III Academic All-American team.

Pictured to the top left: Defense, Aaron Lewis ’06 Pictured below: Offensive guard, Bryan LeBude ’06

Roundup Bennett Hoefer Baylor ’06

Mike Russell

quarterbacks Jarrod Highberger ’06 (25 of 53 for 353 yards, three TDs) and Doug Facemyer ’09; wide receivers Mark Davis ’07 (10 receptions for 189 yards) and Jeremy Doo ’08; tight ends Derek Wisnieski ’09, Kosta Bourlas ’06, James McKrell ’07 and Kurtis Meyer ’09; guard J.P. White ’07 and center Anthony Ciotti ’08.

Leading the Carnegie Mellon defense was back Aaron Lewis ’06, an ESPN Division III Academic All-American first teamer; ECAC Division III Southwest Football All-Star; and All-UAA

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Zach Lenox Knox ’06

selection (for the third time.) He led CMU with 115 tackles (22 versus Thiel) and six interceptions for 99 yards. He was UAA Defensive Player of the Week four times. Also on the All-UAA first team was lineman Jared Wenger ’06, who had 29 tackles. Named to the All-UAA second team were lineman Mike Burnside ’06 (27 tackles, team high 6.5 sacks); linebackers James Rogers ’07 (53 tackles) and Tom Pfister ’06 (40 tackles), and back Nat Scarmazzi ’07 (37 stops.)

Receiving All-UAA honorable mention on defense for Carnegie Mellon

Neil Magruder Knox ’06

were back Jonathan Menhart ’07 (43 tackles, five interceptions, 12 punt returns for a 5.9 average) and linebacker Greg Klinefelter ’06 (41 stops.) Other key defenders were back Steve Killmeyer ’06 (36 tackles), lineman Phil Muldoon ’08 (30 tackles) and Matt Schulz ’08 (10 tackles); and linebackers Drew Serdy ’07 (14 tackles), J.T. Belknap ’06 (11 stops) and David Caballero ’07.

Nineteen Betas were members of the 5-5 Westminster squad. Back Nick Diefenbach ’07 was named to the All-Upper Midwest Athletic Conference first team after leading with 81 tackles, 12 passes broken up and six interceptions for 58 yards. Chosen for the All-UMAC second team were back Colby Beal ’06 (second with 46 stops) and lineman Aaron Browne ’07 (41 tackles.) Other key players were wide receiver Chad Shank ’09 (32 receptions for 397 yards, three TDs); kicker Josh Polumbus ’09 (15 extra points); running back Jordan Beever ’08, and linebacker Levi Hamilton ’09.

The Knox squad featured 16 Beta players. All-Midwest Conference first team lineman Zach Lenox ‘06 made 60 tackles and led with 17 tackles for losses and 9.5 sacks. Co-captain/ defensive back Neil Magruder ’06 won All-MWC second team selection and earned Football Gazette Division III Player of Week honors versus Grinnell after posting 11 tackles, an interception, four kickoff returns for 101 yards and 65 yards on six punt returns. For the season, Neil was third with 73 tackles; had five interWinter 2006

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Co-captain/offensive lineman Jim Davis ’06 also won All-UAA second team honors for Knox. Named to the All-MWC third team were linebacker Nick Morris ’07 (fifth with 60 tackles); back John Bernard ’06 (34 tackles) and offensive tackle Brad Phillips ’06. Chosen for the Academic All-MWC team were linebacker Kevin Corley ’08 (second with 90 tackles) and offensive lineman Tim Beishir ’08. Other key players were top receiver Tim Pauley ’06 (34 catches for 454 yards, four TDs), lineman Jaran Rutledge ’08 (22 tackles), running back Aaron Willits ’08, back Zach LoMonaco ’08 and wide receiver Jarrett Corrow ’08.

Sixteen Betas led 6-4 Kenyon to its best record since 1990. All-North Coast Athletic Conference honorable mention linebacker Casey McCon-

Casey McConnell Kenyon ’05

nell ’05 led the NCAC with 114 tackles. Against Allegheny, he had 21 tackles, recovered two fumbles and forced another to earn D3football. com defensive team of the week and Football Gazette Player of the Week honors. His 550 career tackles are third in Kenyon history. Linebacker Andrew Fuchs ’07 made 53 tackles, including team highs in tackles for loss (12) and sacks (nine.) Other key defenders were linebacker 20

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Mike Chase ’08 (51 stops), lineman Ben Van Horrick ’07 (46 tackles), linebacker William Lippert ’07 (35 stops), lineman David Cicetti ’07 (32 tackles), lineman Chris Loggins ’08 (18 stops) and lineman Alex Caulfied ’08.

Kenyon wide receiver Phelipe Johnson ’08 gained All-NCAC honorable mention and was the top receiver with 36 catches for 571 yards and four scores (including a 76-yarder versus Centre.) Carlin Shoemaker ’07 caught five passes for 84 yards and two TDs in the first half of the opening game but got hurt and missed the rest of the year. Receiver Teddy Bowman ’07 caught 14 passes for 223 yards and two TDs. Also playing on offense were running back Phillip Waller ’07, kickoff specialist Dave Driscoll ’08, and linemen Ben Bennett ’08 and John Gilsenal ’08.

Seeing action for DePauw were four Betas: wide receiver David Araiza ’07 (six catches for 125 yards), fullback Jon Hodges ’06, defensive lineman Ian MacLeod ’07 and offensive lineman Dave Eberle ’06. Doing the punting for Wesleyan was A.J. Taucher ’08, who had 50 boots for a 37.2 average. Teammate Field Yates ’09 saw action at linebacker.

Playing for 5-5 Denison were quarterback Danny Kreer ’07 and defensive end Gary Flowers ’08. Other team members during the 2005 season were tight end Nic Nottingham ’06 of Willamette, Sewanee defensive end Russell Riehl ’08 and Wisconsin-Oshkosh defensive end Jeff Dufek ’09.

In the head coaching ranks, Gary Barnett, Missouri ’70, stepped down at Colorado, despite taking the team to the Big 12 Conference title game and a berth in the Champs Sports Bowl.

Over seven seasons at CU, he posted a 49-38 record and is now 92-94-2 in 16 years as a head coach. Taking over as Colorado interim head coach for the bowl game was the team’s defensive coordinator Mike Hankwitz, Michigan ’70, who had an eight game stint as interim head coach at Arizona in 2003.

Other Division I-A or I-AA head

coaches were Joe Novak, Miami ’67, who had a 7-5 record at Northern Illinois; Mike Sanford, Southern California ’78, of Nevada-Las Vegas, and Buddy Teevens, Dartmouth ’79, at his alma mater. Head coaches in Division II or III were Chad Eisele, Knox ’90, at Minnesota State; Regis Scaife, Case Western Reserve ’71, who was 7-3 at John Carroll, and Chris Phelps, St. Lawrence ’92, at his alma mater. Former DePauw head coach Nick Mourouzis, Miami ’59, came out of retirement to coach the American Football Coaches Association Division III All-Star Team that played the Mexican National Team on December 17.

Two Betas were active in the National Football League during 2005. New York Jets quarterback Jay Fiedler, Dartmouth ’94, played just two games before going out for the season with an injured throwing shoulder. Handling the long snap duties for the New York Giants was Ryan Kuehl, Virginia ’95. Center-offensive guard Ross Tucker, Princeton ‘01, joined the New England Patriots in mid-December. Donald Czech, Ohio ’79, and partner David Doebler purchased the Kissimmee Kreatures of the National Indoor Football League and renamed the team the Osceola Outlaws. The 2006 NIFL season begins in March and the team will play at Silver Spurs Arena at Heritage Park in Kissimmee.

SOCCER

Leading Pennsylvania to a 9-6-1 season were two Beta standouts.

Co-captain/midfielder Jon Abelson ’06 started 14 contests and gained All-Ivy League honorable mention.

Four year starting midfielder Erik Violante ’06 was third in scoring with seven points and was named to the Philadelphia Soccer Seven All-Star Team and the adidas/South Carolina Gamecock Classic All-Tournament Team. Goalie Alex Lubyansky ’07 was a member of the 10-8-1 Michigan squad and defenseman Teddy Yewdell ’07 played for the 9-7-3 Colgate team. Dillon Colucci ’08 played nine games as a defenseman for George Washington.

Named Southern Collegiate Athletic

Roundup tival. Brennan Metzler ’07 of Kansas had an 11th place finish (16:34.6) at the 5K KSU/Kansas dual meet and was 23rd (28:12.35) at the 8K Bob Timmons Invitational.

Jon Abelson Pennsylvania ’06

Conference Player of the Year was midfielder Craig Lippincott ’06 of the 11-4-2 DePauw team. He was second in scoring with 23 points and set a school record with 11 assists.

Lippincott was on the All-SCAC team for the fourth straight year. Playing for the 4-1-2 Texas Tech club in the Texas Collegiate Soccer League were forward Jason Deifik ’07, midfielder Brandon Rooksen ’08 and forward Ryan Olmstead ’08.

Midfielder Kevin Lohela ’06 co-captained the 10-6-3 Wesleyan squad and captain Adam Kruse ’06 started every game for Knox. Seeing action for 9-7-1 Lawrence were defenseman Dru Claar ’07 and midfielder Ben Glover ’08. Completing his first season as assistant head coach of the Villanova women’s team was Arby Busey, Villanova ’93. He previously served as head coach (200204) and assistant coach (2001-02) at Idaho.

CROSS COUNTRY

Scott Hollingsworth ’08 was a leading runner for Oklahoma. He was named Big 12 Runner of the Week after placing fifth (26:19.1) at the 8K Oral Roberts University Invitational and placed ninth (26:49.3) at the 8K Arkansas-Little Rock Open. Scott Hollingsworth had the Sooners’ second-best time of 26:01 at the Big 12 meet and was also 12th (21:16) at the four mile Golden Hurricane Fes-

Earning Atlantic 10 All-Academic Team honors for St. Louis was Matt Stuber ’07, who ran a personal best 8K time of 26:58 at the Atlantic 10 meet. He also placed 10th at the Cross Country-Only National Championship. Jonathan Gilson ’08 had the top placing of 23rd (26:35.30) for North Dakota at the North Central Conference meet. He also ran a 27:41 at the Roy Griak Invitational and placed 17th (28:35) at the UND Ron Pynn Invitational. Tyler Swofford ’06 was team captain at Knox and Phillip Keith ’07 was on the Lawrence squad.

sor with a 10 year deal worth $750 million. Before joining NASCAR’s New York office, he was vice president of team, league and venue services for SFX Sports, a major talent agency representing many active and retired sports stars.

Inducted into the University of Denver Athletics Hall of Fame in November was Charles Dean ’65. He played on the school’s first four soccer teams from 1961 through 1964, then co-founded the Denver lacrosse program and was the team’s first player-coach in 1965.

– Jay Langhammer

OTHER SPORTS

In professional golf, Brandt Jobe, UCLA ’88, made the biggest jump of any player on the 2005 PGA Tour, moving from a 178th ranking in 2004 to 27th place and a career high $2,133,149 in earnings. Finishing 81st on the PGA Tour money earnings list was Scott McCarron, UCLA ’88, who won $977,517 during 2005. Jim Benepe, Northwestern ’86 continued to play several events (including the U.S. Open) on both the PGA Tour and Nationwide Tour in 2005.

The Beta chapter at Washington & Jefferson claimed 12 of the 20 water polo team members. Seeing action in goal were Paul Esber ’07 (96 saves, 44 steals) and Drew Wnuk ’08 (66 saves.) Brian Train ’07 led with 29 goals while adding 32 steals and 17 assists. Matt Socha ’06 led with 28 assists and added 18 goals. Contributing 20 goals and five assists was Spencer Swayne ’06 while Brent Johnson ’08 added 12 goals and 20 assists. Other key players included Andrew Bell ’08 (10 goals) and Tyler Swayne ’08 (five goals, six assists.)

Kjiel Carlson ’06 was the top scorer on the Washington water polo club.

Brian Corcoran, Eastern Kentucky ’91, is director of corporate marketing for NASCAR and was responsible for setting up NEXTEL as a key spon-

Scott Hollingsworth Oklahoma ’06

Matt Stuber St. Louis ’07

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[General Treasurer’s Report]

General TreAsurer’s Report 2004-05 John H. Stebbins, Emory ’92

Our theme for the past year has been to “secure our future,” and we have laid some solid ground work in this regard. Our strategy hinges on two key factors. First, we must secure an endowment sufficient to meet the needs of our brotherhood. The plan to do so has been outlined in our Upon These Principles capital campaign. We are in the business of building better leaders for today and tomorrow, and our undergraduates have a healthy appetite for the type of leadership programming we are delivering.

However, for us to continue delivering award-winning programs, we must be successful in our capital campaign, and I encourage you to support it to your fullest capacity.

Second, we must adopt a financial model which allows for growth and investment. At the 166th General Convention, the undergraduate delegates approved (1) a dues increase to fund investing in our future and (2) a new dues structure tied to the consumer price index which allows for inflationary growth over time. Fee increases are never popular. I applaud our undergraduate brothers for speaking with action in endorsing the value of the Beta experience.

2005 Review Our undergraduate membership grew by 14% this year, representing the single largest increase in the past 15 years! This growth was fueled by terrific expansion efforts as well as increased pledging at many of our current chapters. During the 2005 fiscal year, our net assets increased by $2.0 million. Investments increased both from solid investment performance results in a positive market and also as pledges to the capital campaign were fulfilled. The Fraternity’s operating results finished with an unfavorable budget variance of $52,187 primarily resulting from increased insurance claims. Excluding this item, the organization did a solid job of controlling expenses. I appreciate the efforts of our staff and volunteers in being good stewards of our resources.

2006 Budget In the spirit of securing our future, a great deal of time was dedicated to building a forecasting model and putting controls in place to ensure campaign gifts are properly handled. I would like to thank Vice President W. Martin Haskell, Ohio Wesleyan ’68, and the staff for their work on these projects. As a result, we have better alignment between the Fraternity’s needs and available resources, and we can better plan for the future. The 2006 budget will once again be balanced on a cash flow basis. The reality of limited resources remains, and we will continue to prioritize resources where we can deliver the greatest impact to our membership.

Additional Comments Our audit firm of BKD, LLP once again issued a clean opinion on our financial statements. The key financial statements have been published here.

In closing, I would like to thank our brothers, whether young or old, who give of their resources through dues and gifts to support our Great and Good Fraternity. The success of our Men of Principle initiative has created an incredible demand for leadership resources. This campaign is the key to our financial future, and I hope you will answer the call when asked. Thank you for the opportunity to serve as your General Treasurer and thank God I’m a Beta.

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Combined Statement of Financial Position for the fiscal years ending May 31, 2004 and 2005.* 2005

Assets Cash and cash equivalents Membership fees recievable Contributions receivable, net Other receivables Prepaid expenses Supplies Investments Chapter loans, net Property and equipment, net Total Assets Liabilities Note payable to bank Accounts Payable Accured expenses Convention deposits Annuity Payable Trust Payable Deferred revenue Insurance reserve Other Liabilities Total liabilities Net Assets Unrestricted Temporary restricted Permanently restricted Total Net Assets Total liabilities and net assets

2004

$

710,560 75,013 2,447,149 57,757 154,713 71,902 9,870,958 290,764 2,471,930

$

712,115 32,130 2,697,394 38,737 56,665 92,776 7,344,190 420,230 2,437,879

$

16,150,746

$

13,832,116

$

131,500 54,109 50,814 231,087 312,653 121,636 290,806 150,412 37,587

$

19,000 58,354 40,244 131,550 319,194 85,000 260,046 148,567 44,750

$

1,380,604

$

1,106,705

a copy of the finalized fiscal 2005

$

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

6,858,212 3,741,272 2,125,927

Report, please contact Director of

$

14,770,142

$

12,725,411

Phone: 513-523-7591.

$

16,150,746

$

13,832,116

ccrabill@wooglin.com

Statements are in draft form. For Financial Statements and Auditors Finance Clark Crabill, P.O. 6277, Oxford, OH 45056.

* Beta Theta Pi’s 2005 audit was conducted by the independent accounting firm of BKD, LLP.

Combined Statement of Activities for the year ended May 31, 2005.* Temporarily Unrestricted

Revenues, Gains and Other Support Membership revenue Annual dues revenue Contributions Investment return Membership services Insurance program revenue Other income Net assets released from restrictions

Permanently Restricted

Restricted

Total

$

708,962 382,466 1,068,428 409,584 235,583 831,689 7,200 358,424

$

– – 335,686 489,844 – – – (358,424)

$

– – 1,183,104 – – – – –

$

708,962 382,466 2,587,218 899,428 235,583 831,689 7,200 –

$

4,002,336

$

467,106

$

1,183,104

$

5,652,546

$

58,048 689,390 192,132 69,108 434,714 705,504 243,685 218,820 256,975 89,602 649,837

$

– – – – – – – – – – –

$

– – – – – – – – – – –

58,048 689,390 192,132 69,108 434,714 705,504 243,685 218,820 256,975 89,602 649,837

$

3,607,815

–

–

3,607,815

Change in Net Assets Net Assets, Beginning of Year

$

394,521 6,858,212

467,106 3,741,272

1,183,104 2,125,927

2,044,731 12,725,411

Net Assets, End of Year

$

7,252,733

Total revenues, gains and other support Expenses Board of Trustees Administrative office Convention Fund raising Insurance programs Chapter development and expansion Magazine Leadership development Scholarships and grants Chapter supplies and memorabilia Foundation Total expenses

$

4,208,378

$

3,309,031

$

14,770,142

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Academics Spring 2005 4.0s The Beta Theta Pi proudly salutes the following 259 collegians who earned a 4.0 GPA during the spring 2005 semester or quarter.

ARIZONA Matthew Breslin ’05 Brett Jastrow ’06 Andrew Lemieux ’06 Daniel McGuire ’06 Garrett Munro ’06 Kyle O’Malley ’05 AUBURN Joseph Vinson ’08 BAYLOR Tyler McKamy ’08 BINGHAMTON Aaron Goodman ’05 Mo Nemes ’05 BRITISH COLUMBIA Jamie Lang ’06 David MacCallum ’07 Scott Woron ’06 CARLETON Sean Bassett ’05 CARNEGIE MELLON Robert Hagerich ’06 Bryan Lebude ’06 James Rogers ’07 Steve Springer ’08 CASE WESTERN RESERVE Will Freed-Pastor ’06 Caleb Krouse ’06 Devon Snook ’05 CENTRAL FLORIDA Evan Jacobsen ’06 CINCINNATI Justin Solomon ’05 CLEMSON Joey Cowgill ’06 COLORADO MINES Jeff Armstrong ’07 John Hottenroth ’05 Kevin Schmidt ’06 COLORADO STATE Brett Dobinsky ’07 Brady McMillan ’06 Joseph Tedesco ’07 Daniel Wilson ’07 COLUMBIA Daniel Breton ’06 CONNECTICUT Jared Kaprove ’06 John Tower ’06 CORNELL Michael Lerario ’06 Michael Rayfield ’06 DENISON John Judkins ’06 DENVER Jacob Harper ’05 EAST CAROLINA Dakshesh Patel ’08

EMORY Perzan Irani ’07 FLORIDA Brian Barry ’07 Steve Wegener ’06 FLORIDA ATLANTIC Jeremy Jacob ’06 GEORGIA Kevin Butte ’07 Jimmy Hotz ’07 Patrick Martin ’06 Claude Rankin ’08 Trey Spivey ’05 Trace Wilson ’07 Grant Zarzour ’06 GEORGIA TECH Aaron Bivins ’07 Chad Herring ’05 Mike Lehman ’05 Michael Paxten ’05 Jason Pociask ’08 Matt Ritz ’07 Jake Robinson ’07 Alex Rowan ’08 Kevin Wooster ’06 HAMPDEN-SYDNEY Aubrey Brown ’07

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KENYON Sean Franzblau ’05 Ariel Helfer ’08 Aaron Sutton ’05 KNOX Nathaniel Thomas ’05 LAWRENCE John Guidicessi ’05 Phil Keith ’07 Adam Kolb ’06 LEHIGH Robert Schwarz ’04 LOUISVILLE Nicholas Foltz ’05 MAINE Jeffrey Bowen ’05 Matthew Fortin ’06 Warren Kennan ’05 MARYLAND Ryan Hurm ’05 Daniel Rolston ’05

NORTH CAROLINA Thomas Porter ’05 NORTH DAKOTA Jonathan Gilson ’07 Justin Holweger ’07 Cody Price ’08 Eric Steele ’06 NORTHWESTERN Chris Bruss ’05 Charles Osterberg ’05 OHIO STATE Derek Haggerty ’06 Jeffrey Kovack ’05 Christopher Lowman ’06 Mario Morlacchi ’07 Austin Wurschmidt ’06 OKLAHOMA Brett Baptist ’06 Michael Beavers ’05 William Coberg ’07 Chris Cross ’06 Brian Dude ’06 Andrew Dunlevy ’08 Beau James ’07 Brian McCall ’06 Michael Purcell ’08 Brandon Smith ’05 OKLAHOMA STATE John Colquitt ’08 Blake Cunningham ’05 Joshua Fairchild ’05 Mark Hunter ’06 Adam Huskerson ’06 Shelby Norman ’07 Timothy Rogers ’05 Barret Seal ’06 Austin Solomons ’06 Mitchell Zaloudek ’06

IDAHO Jesse Allen ’05 Michael Barker ’08 Kenneth Henderson ’08 Joe Horning ’05 Jason Leibler ’07 Dave Little ’05 Brandon Sweeney ’07

MIAMI Andrew Foster ’07 Kayvon Golshani ’08 JB Scherpelz ’05 Erik Skulborstad ’05 Evan Williams ’06

ILLINOIS Alex Mats ’05 Patrick McGrath ’07 Joseph Petras ’05

MICHIGAN Ryan Bredemeier ’08 David DiBardino ’06 Cameron Dingwall ’06

INDIANA Nathan Miller ’08 George Vestermark ’07

MIDDLE TENNESSEE James Byron Bivens ’07 Joshua Leek ’08

KANSAS Nick Barnthouse ’08 Trevor Blattner ’06 Justin Brown ’07 Peter Curzon ’08 Matthew Dupy ’07 Corban Goble ’08 Michael Hagan ’06 Bryan Hay ’08 John Igo ’05 Rhodes Kelley ’08 Brennan Metzler ’07 Trevor Nohe ’07 David Price ’07 Michael Raupp ’07 Brian Reynolds ’08 Stephen Sheldon ’07 Kit Swain ’08 Luke Thompson ’07 Mark Webster ’06 Lake Wooten ’08

MINNESOTA Chris Blair ’07 Jens Loberg ’08 Jonah White ’08

PENNSYLVANIA Robert Lockwood ’06 Matt Perkins ’07 Adam Rapport ’08 Evan Shore ’06 Daniel Tseng ’08

MISSISSIPPI Clark Hunter ’07

PEPPERDINE Paul Weidman ’08

MISSOURI-KANSAS CITY Michael Amini ’09 Steven Cohen ’09 Jared Halpin ’10 Michael Lewitt ’09

PURDUE Alex Cross ’07 Josh Jonston ’05 Aaron Lewis ’06 Jason Lewis ’05 Greg Snow ’06

MIT Jacob Bernstein ’07 Steven Russo ’08

ST. LAWRENCE Robert Silver ’06

KANSAS STATE Nick Herold ’06

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Matt King ’07 BJ Lehecka ’05 Matt Moore ’04 Ben Moore ’04 Steven Otte ’08 Brian Platt ’05 Brad Scheu ’07

Preston Mesick ’06 Jeffrey Richardson ’05 Gregory Walklin ’06

NEBRASKA Randall Ambroz ’08 Ryan Boyle ’05 Scott Hackman ’08 Logan Hart ’08 Zachary Martens ’06

OREGON Daniel Occhipinti ’05 Daniel Schneiman ’06 Steve Standage ’08

SAINT LOUIS Pat Arminio ’07 Mike Ogle ’07 Brian Strassburger ’06 SAN DIEGO Joseph Burns ’06

SOUTHERN ILLINOIS Miles Bardell ’07 David Cox ’05 Evan Mason ’08 TEXAS Matthew McLinden ’05 Brandon Taylor ’07 TEXAS A&M Bennett Zimmer ’06 TEXAS A&MCORPUS CHRISTI James Devlin ’05 Paul Juarez ’05 William King ’08 Rick Maxwell ’05 TEXAS-ARLINGTON Kevin Ghassemi ’06 Bryce Oliver ’06 TEXAS TECH Aaron Atkins ’05 Preston Files ’05 Charles Jeffrey ’05 Ross McCuistion ’06 Marc Orgass ’06 Ronald Racho ’07 Taylor Shelton ’07 Jordan Simpson ’06 Carey Watson ’06 TRUMAN STATE Joey Buterbaugh ’08 Andy Crossett ’05 Kevin Dyke ’07 Kevin Fink ’05 Kevin Frazer ’05 Tim Hargrove ’05 Mike Hoeh ’05 Adam Hoskins ’08 Matt Lusk ’08 Ryan McDaniels ’07 Brian Snyders ’07 John Sturgeon ’08 Eric Werly ’05 Ryan Wills ’07 UCLA A Z Biazar ’05 Javier Chavez ’06

Jonathan Forney ’06 David Gluckman ’08 VANDERBILT Stephen Nageotte ’07 Robert Takacs ’06 Daniel Walker ’06 VIRGINIA TECH Ling-Lun Hsia ’07 WABASH Ross Dillard ’07 WASHINGTON Tyler Price ’08 Nick Serrano ’07 Joel Weber ’08 WASHINGTON IN ST. LOUIS Robert Bridge ’05 Michael Chin ’08 Josh Faust ’06 Mark Hines ’06 Peter Laakman ’05 Brian Lichter ’05 Aaron Seligman ’05 David Skillman ’07 WEST VIRGINIA Dustin Harrison ’07 WESTERN ONTARIO Elias Cord ’06 Dave Phelan ’08 WESTMINSTER William Veitch ’05 WHITMAN Gabriel Bosworth ’06 WILLAMETTE Jared Rieger ’07 Lin Zhao ’07 WILLIAM & MARY Jason Franasiak ’05 WISCONSIN-OSHKOSH Greg Zamzow ’05 YALE Adam Clark-Joseph ’07

Goal: The achievement of intellectual excellence is an enduring object of Beta life. Commitment to the cultivation of the intellect requires the culture of the chapter to encourage and support academic achievement.

Order of Omega The following collegians were inducted into the Order of Omega during the 2004-05 academic year. The Order of Omega was founded at the University of Miami in the fall of 1959 by a group of outstanding fraternity men, who felt that individuals in the Greek community should be recognized for their service to the fraternity system and the university.

PURPOSE OF OMEGA: • To recognize those fraternity men and women who have attained a high standard of leadership in interfraternity activities, to encouage them to continue along this line and to inspire others to strive for similar conspicuous attainment; • To bring together outstanding fraternity men and women to create an organization which will help to mold the sentiment of the institution on questions of local and intercollegiate fraternity affairs; • To bring together members of the faculty, alumni and student members of the institution’s fraternities and sororities on a basis of mutual interest, understanding and helpfulness; • To help create an atmosphere where ideas and issues can be discussed openly across Greek lines and to help work out solutions ALABAMA Tracy Reeves ’06 ARIZONA Daniel Suh ’05 BRITISH COLUMBIA Steve Co ’04 Josh Cox ’05 David Grant ’03 Fabian Leitner ’05 Andrew Livingston ’05 Jon Mislang ’04 CASE WESTERN RESERVE Devon Snook ’05 CENTRAL FLORIDA Cary Grayson ’06 Jared Schmidt ’05 Michael Wood ’05 CINCINNATI Adam Hildebrand ’06

COLORADO MINES Weston Hamilton ’07 Kevin Schmidt ’06

IDAHO Tom Czarniecki ’07 Brien Golis ’07

COLUMBIA Carlos Cuevas ’05

KANSAS Jordan Garcia ’06

CONNECTICUT Michael Crutchfield ’06 Nicholas Gelbar ’06 Edwin Klinkhammer ’05 Danny Martins ’04 Brian Maurer ’05

KANSAS STATE David Hart ’06

DEPAUW Shane Delury ’06 GEORGE WASHINGTON Andrew Eisenberg ’06 Eric Jesse ’06 Steve Khadam-Hir ’06 GEORGIA Alexander Bunn ’06

KNOX Adam Kruse ’06 Nathaniel Thomas ’05 Aaron Thornton ’06 MARYLAND Ryan Hurm ’05 Brian Maloney ’05 Patrick Thomas ’04 MIAMI Cole Griswold ’06 Zachary Haines ’05 Greg Masching ’06

MICHIGAN Michael Miller ’06

SOUTHERN ILLINOIS Andrew Hudgens ’05

MINNESOTA John Nerva ’06 Taylor Pedersen ’06 Brian Sondag ’06

STEVENS Robert Hoar ’06 Pierce Smith ’06

MISSOURI-KANSAS CITY Austin Campbell ’08 Michael Catausan ’03 Phil Loida ’06 Tom Lovinger ’08 Brian Wegman ’05 NEBRASKA Geoffrey Mickells ’05 David Thomas ’06 John Wood ’06 OKLAHOMA STATE William Hua ’06 SAINT LOUIS Adam Hill ’05

TEXAS A&M Adam Carter ’06 Patrick Cowden ’06 John Loeffelholz ’06 TEXAS A&MCORPUS CHRISTI James Cole ’05 Barrett Fines ’06 Joshua Machicek ’06 Alexander Snowden ’07 TRUMAN STATE Sam Murphey ’06 Ross Reule ’05 Marc Tower ’05 Eric Yurkovich ’05

VILLANOVA Andrew Robinson ’07 Ian Sessions ’07 Alexander Zozos ’07 WASHINGTON IN ST. LOUIS Kevin Rollag ’05 WASHINGTON & JEFFERSON Brock McCandless ’06 WHITMAN Benjamin Sadler ’05 WILLAMETTE Nathan Kenyon ’05 WILLIAM & MARY Tucker Hull ’06 John Isabella ’06 WITTENBERG Jason Bixler ’06 Jared Collins ’06 Karl Schmitt ’06

Gamma Sigma Alpha The following collegians were initiated into Gamma Sigma Alpha during the 2004-05 academic year. Gamma Sigma Alpha is a national Greek academic honor society, which recognizes Greek scholars who excel in academics. It was founded at the University of Southern California in 1989.

CASE WESTERN RESERVE Devon Snook ’05

NORTH CAROLINA Joseph Kelly ’06

COLGATE Andrew Bloom ’06 James Habig ’06 Dan Harrow ’06 William McCawley ’06 Jeremy Neigher ’05

NORTH DAKOTA Christopher Jones ’07 Patrick Matol ’06 Eric Steele ’06

MIAMI John Imm III ’06 Gregory Rains ’06 Erik Skulborstad ’05

PURDUE Adam Boyajian ’06 SOUTH FLORIDA Ryan Kennedy ’05 Kyle Myers ’06

ST. LAWRENCE Robert Calli ’05 Jeff Cohen ’06 Thomas Fink ’06 Gregory Oshier ’05 Robert Silver ’06 WASHINGTON & JEFFERSON Jay Atkins ’06 Brock McCandless ’06 Kent Peterson ’05 Donald Roenigk ’05

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How Is your Chapter Measuring Up?

The summer issue of The Beta Theta Pi explained the Fraternity’s Standard Chapter Operating Expecations. These minimum standards for chapter operations are: maintain an active advisory team consisting of a minimum of five advisors; send a delegate to the annual General Convention; maintain a zero balance with the General Fraternity in the 90-day column; maintain chapter membership at or above 20 members; maintain a minimum chapter grade point average of 2.5 or above; have a risk management rating of no less than “Satisfactory”; conduct all formal initiations in strict compliance with the Ritual of Beta Theta Pi and conduct at least one meeting per month using the Ritual. An update of each chapter’s performance in relation to the expectations is included following its report. SCOE information is accurate as of January 20, 2006.

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Alabama (∆Θ)

Delta Theta has made phenomenal strides during the past few years. The chapter won the most improved award, as well as the Virginia Tech award at the General Convention in Arizona. The chapter GPA rose from 24th to seventh among fraternities at the university. We initiated 26 new members this fall. We have begun spring rush and hope to pledge five to ten more excellent young men. The chapter’s flag football team worked its way into the playoffs while completing an undefeated regular season. The chapter boasts more student government committee chairs and vice chairs than all other fraternities combined. The chapter has relocated to a temporary house this year in anticipation of its new 32-room home. — Scott M. Lucas ’08, secre-

tary, 334-791-1638, lucas003@bama.ua.edu

Advisors: 8 Members: 83 Academic: 2.87 RM: Excellent

Convention: Yes Finance: $87.75 Ritual: Yes

Arizona (∆Β)

Delta Beta chapter takes pride in striving for excellence, and the fall 2005 semester was no exception. Under the leadership of Rush Chairman Kevin Finnegan ’06 and the guidance of Pledge Educator Gabriel Facini ’06, 21 outstanding young men joined our fall pledge class. The Arizona Bobcat senior honorary is one of Arizona’s most prestigious institutions, and Delta Beta boasts two of the 13 members along with five members of the renowned Chain Gang junior honorary. Last November marked the third annual alumni banquet, attracting the largest number of alumni participants to date and included induction of three members into the Delta Beta Hall of Fame. With tentative plans for an addition to the chapter house, executive board elections and initiation right around the corner, the future is nothing short of exciting for the Delta Beta chapter of Beta Theta Pi. — Douglas S. Allen ’05, secretary, 520-670-

Advisors: 5 Members: 136 Academic: 3.14 RM: Excellent

Convention: Yes Finance: $0.00 Ritual: Yes

Baylor (∆Ψ)

Delta Psi had a successful rush thanks to the hard work of Rush Chairman Patrick Brown ’06.

Chapter members are excited about the Psi pledge class, which consists of five solid men. Delta Psi competed in one of the largest homecoming parades in the nation, entering its Class A Float, which won the judges award last year. The Chapter worked hard to construct the float, working with the ladies of Kappa Alpha Theta. As part of the homecoming festivities, we held our annual alumni banquet. We continue to support Bennett Hoefer ’07 and Ted Tanner ’07 as they work hard playing for the upstart Baylor Bear football team. We continue to be active in the Waco community, participating in Steppin’ Out and Up Til’ Dawn — two primary campus philanthropic activities. Delta Psi leads all fraternities in intramural standings in its division. We had a successful flag football season; our team made it to all-university competition. — Nicholas C. Messerall ’05, president,

832-797-8566,

Cody_Messerall@baylor.edu

Advisors: 4 Members: 35 Academic: 2.82 RM: Excellent

Convention: Yes Finance: $0.00 Ritual: No

Canadian InterFraternity Conference as a representative of the Gamma Omicron chapter. —

Joshua H. Cox ’05, president, 604-266-1870, joshuacox@hotmail.com Advisors: 6 Members: 71 Academic: 3.32 RM: Excellent

Convention: Yes Finance: $0.00 Ritual: Yes

Cal Poly (Ε∆)

Epsilon Delta opened its 2005 academic year with an alumni reunion and awards banquet at Embassy Suites in San Luis Obispo. Marcus Madrid ’00 was awarded the inaugural John V. Conway alumnus of the year award, named in honor of Beta trustee and vice president, and good friend of the Epsilon Delta chapter, John Conway, South Dakota ’56. We welcome email from our alumni at calpolybetas@yahoo.com to update contact information, receive newsletters and alumni gathering information. Christopher Barksdale ’07 was elected IFC president and the chapter took a strong pledge class of nine.

We look forward to another successful year at Cal Poly. — Thomas W. Alderman ’05, presi-

dent, 805-550-2032, talderma@calpoly.edu

Advisors: 3 Members: 26 Academic: 2.70 RM: Excellent

Convention: Yes Finance: $3,844.85 Ritual: Yes

Cal State-Chico (ΕΙ)

9212, dsallen@email.arizona.edu

Epsilon Psi continues its tradition of leadership on campus and in the community. The chapter spent many hours mentoring at the Boys and Girls Club of Greater Binghamton and volunteering at the Broome County Veterans Memorial Arena.

Gregory Aguele ‘07 and Rajiste Benin ‘08 serve on the IFC executive board. Under the leadership of Chapter President Daniel Watts ‘06, the spirit of Epsilon Psi remains high and we look forward to a large recruitment class this spring.

— Daniel Watts ’06, president, 718-974-2074,

dj.watts1@gmail.com

Epsilon Iota chapter is going through major reconstruction.

Due to unfortunate events in the Chico State Greek community, we were forced to take a look within our own chapter. We have come to realize that events of the past have not met the standards of Beta Theta Pi as men of principle. With these changes, we have set the foundation for the chapter to achieve the expectations of our school, community and the Fraternity. We have the potential to become an outstanding chapter and represent Beta Theta Pi as the premiere fraternal organization at Chico State. — Julian D. Avilla ’06, president,

Advisors: 3 Members: 89 Academic: 2.88 RM: Satisfactory

Advisors: 2 Members: 19 Academic: 2.79 RM: Excellent

Advisors: 1 Members: 43 Academic: 2.55 RM: Excellent

Convention: Yes Finance: $4,849.67 Ritual: Yes

Auburn (∆Ζ)

This has been another outstanding year for Delta Zeta chapter.

Since last year, the chapter has achieved an increase in its grade point average, held a strong position in the all-sports race and increased its involvement in community service and campus leadership positions. Our semi-annual volleyball tournament philanthropy helped raise money for Big Oak Ranch, a charitable organization for underprivileged children. The fall semester began with a great deal of expectation for both the Auburn football season and the new school term. While the Auburn football team did not do as well as last season, the Betas had yet another banner year. Delta Zeta prospered during fall rush by pledging 42 men.

— Nicholas C. Gonzalez ’07, 205-422-6609,

gonzanc@auburn.edu

Binghamton (ΕΨ)

925-216-4786, jedadia89@aol.com

Convention: Yes Finance: $3,980.11 Ritual: Yes

Cal-Berkeley (Ω)

British Columbia (ΓΟ)

This school year, Gamma Omicron started on a high note as we celebrated the opening of our newly finished house. More than 150 alumni attended the ribbon cutting ceremony in September, demonstrating the enthusiasm this new building has generated.

All 30 spots in the house are filled with many members showing interest in living in next year.

Our 28 pledges are proving to be exceptionally committed and have helped the chapter earn more than double the sports points of any fraternity on campus. The annual Beta Strongman Challenge went well, raising $1,100 for cancer research in memory of Bob Baldwin, father of one of our brothers. In November, a member of the chapter flew to Toronto to attend the

Convention: Yes Finance: $0.00 Ritual: Yes

Omega chapter looks forward to another semester of outstanding achievement. We are campus leaders in philanthropic work with a beach clean-up, AIDS and breast cancer walks, Habitat for Humanity and Beta Bowl events planned. Chris Rong ’06 is an executive member of Delta Sigma Pi business fraternity. In addition, Omega had 21 members on the national champion Cal rugby roster. We pledged eight outstanding young men in the fall 2005 semester and look forward to welcoming them into our community. — James Sehr ’06,

president, 916-718-2687, jsehr@berkeley.edu Advisors: 1 Members: 34 Academic: 3.14 RM: Excellent

Convention: Yes Finance: $0.00 Ritual: Yes

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California-Irvine (∆Σ)

Delta Sigma has charged into the new school year, drawing 12 great pledges who share our vision to bring Beta back to the top of the UCI Greek community. We entered this year with the highest GPA of IFC fraternities and have a buzz following us at all of the philanthropies, exchanges and other social events we have attended. The ladies love the new Beta! We have experienced our first two exchanges and are in the process of completing a social calendar for the winter quarter so that we can get out and meet all of the sororities on campus. — Peter B. Gabrio ’07, public

relations chair, pgabrio@uci.edu Advisors: 7 Members: 33 Academic: 3.07 RM: Excellent

Convention: Yes Finance: $0.00 Ritual: Yes

CaliforniaLos Angeles (ΓΝ)

Gamma Nu enjoyed a prosperous summer and fall.

Eleven brothers attended Convention in Arizona, competing in the General Secretary’s Cup and Wichita State choral competitions, and winning the Virginia Tech award for the highest chapter GPA in Region A. The Chapter was raised to “Probation” status and is well on its way to returning to “Good” status within the year. We would like to thank Jim Collins ’50 and Richard Stewart ’54. Mr. Collins was kind enough to speak at our alumni dinner and Mr. Stewart was gracious enough to donate two scholarships to the Chapter. In October, the Chapter hosted two philanthropies: the UCLA IFC poker tournament benefiting Katrina relief efforts and, a few days later, the Chapter hosted 60 young people from Bruin Buddies and the Special Olympics for a night of Halloween fun. In mid-November, the chapter fielded two teams for Chi Omega’s tug-of-war competition. — Terrence J. Frink ’07, president,

916-768-0379, tfrink@ucla.edu

Advisors: 3 Members: 55 Academic: 3.31 RM: Excellent

Convention: Yes Finance: $0.00 Ritual: Yes

California-Santa Barbara (ΕΠ)

Epsilon Pi is striving for utmost success at UCSB. The chapter recruited a substantial pledge class this fall, ensuring the continuation of Beta greatness in Santa Barbara. As a chapter, we participated in habitat restoration, and toy and food drives for underprivileged families during the holiday season. Individuals such as IFC Vice President Zack Bursley ’07 and Phillip Graffis ’07, who helps lead an organization sponsoring a camp for underprivileged youth, proudly represent Beta on campus. The active and new member brotherhood envisions the spirit of 1839, and the Epsilon Pi chapter has placed itself on the road to greatness. — Ben-

jamin J. Gocke ’07, president, 661-305-7834, bgocke@umail.ucsb.edu Advisors: 3 Members: 32

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Convention: Yes Finance: $6,936.66

Academic: 3.13 RM: Excellent

Ritual: Yes

Carleton (ΕΥ)

Epsilon Upsilon had a great summer and fall, and plans to continue this momentum into the winter and spring. This summer marked some exciting developments.

First was the establishment of a housing corporation, which means we can finally start looking down the road toward establishing a permanent Beta house in Ottawa. The establishment of a seven-person advisory team creates a strong system of support for the officers, and has already been a great help in the operation of the chapter. Fall recruitment was a success; we have four strong pledges and look forward to welcoming them into Beta. We’d like to take this opportunity to thank our alumni; their continued support has kept everyone’s spirits up and has helped us through this difficult time.

— Fraser L. MacQuarrie ’08, president, 613-

863-7170, fmacquar@connect.carleton.ca

Advisors: 5 Members: 9 Academic: 2.85 RM: Excellent

Convention: Yes Finance: $4,031.55 Ritual: Yes

Carnegie Mellon (ΓΙ)

Gamma Iota chapter as had another successful academic and athletic semester. As a sign of good things to come, we are proud to announce the formation of our alumni advisory board this fall.

The chapter has progressed rapidly in the past year, and the brothers are excited about further improvement in the spring! We will soon send invitations for an alumni event scheduled for March or April. We hope to see you all there! — Steven Killmeyer ’06, president,

skillmey@andrew.cmu.edu

Advisors: 4 Members: 94 Academic: 3.10 RM: Excellent

Convention: Yes Finance: $0.00 Ritual: Yes

Case Western Reserve (ΛΚΒ)

Lambda Kappa-Beta chapter placed above the all-fraternity, all-mens and all-undergraduate grade point averages in the spring and expects similar results this fall. The year began with a successful recruitment effort through informational tables and several events, including a wellattended alumni dinner. The efforts of the five active brothers, along with the much appreciated help of advisors and alumni, resulted in 16 new members. The Chapter would like to take this opportunity to thank the alumni, trustees and advisors who made achievement of our goals possible through their continued support. The brothers tutor weekly at a local church and participate in events at Ronald McDonald House. We look forward to the annual spring Stephen Arnold Walk-a-thon for the Diabetes Association of Greater Cleveland.

Over the past four years, the Chapter has raised an average of $2,200 per year. In the hands of an impressively talented and motivated new member class, the future is very

promising. — Caleb J. Krouse ’06, chorister, 614-946-5689, cjk15@case.edu Advisors: 5 Members: 21 Academic: 3.42 RM: Excellent

Convention: Yes Finance: $0.00 Ritual: No

Central FloriDA (ΖΨ)

The fall semester has been one of incredible progress for Zeta Psi chapter. Following recruitment of the largest pledge class in the chapter’s history (27 men), we have instituted a number of new programs, such as the chapter’s first campus-wide philanthropy event and a year-long service project. The chapter placed two of its members on the campus IFC executive board. This year has truly been monumental for Zeta Psi, and we are extremely proud of the hard work and dedication our members have shown. — Cary T. Grayson ’06, presi-

dent, 407-462-8715, carygrayson@gmail.com

Advisors: 4 Members: 72 Academic: 2.64 RM: Excellent

Convention: Yes Finance: $0.00 Ritual: Yes

Central Michigan (ΕΓ)

The fall semester at Epsilon Gamma chapter was challenging. After our first year of re-colonization, and living separately, we finally moved into our house to live under one roof. Our alumni have pumped thousands of dollars into our home, and it is clearly the shinning star of fraternity houses at Central Michigan. We have been approached by fraternities and sororities alike, complimenting us on our house and asking to host philanthropic events there. Now that we are finally out of the red financially, we are looking at ways to be self-sustaining. Our fraternal bond is getting stronger, and we now have new members to bring into our fold. We expect to have a 20man chapter by the end of the spring, and plan to be one of the top-tier fraternities on campus. — Matthew Bush ’08, 586-337-1386,

bush1mj@cmich.edu Advisors: 5 Members: 6 Academic: 2.48 RM: Unsatisfactory

Convention: Yes Finance: $0 Ritual: No

Centre (Ε)

Under the talented leadership of our officers, the Epsilon chapter is proud to report that this year is going very well for its members. Homecoming went without a hitch. The Chapter would like to thank all alumni who visited the house and spent quality time with us. We hope to see you again next year. Philanthropy is going strong; we completed a major project for Habitat for Humanity this fall and, in November, we hosted a concert on campus with all proceeds going to St. Jude’s Children’s Cancer Research Center.

Our preliminary rush events are proving to be positive for the Fraternity. We had more than a few exemplary candidates say they want to rush our chapter. Our annual Chili Cookout was a wonderful social time for our actives and potential pledges. — Jeffrey D. Bachey ’06, pres-

ident, 859-238-5690, jdbach00@centre.edu

Advisors: 3 Members: 21 Academic: 2.617 RM: Excellent

Convention: Yes Finance: $0.00 Ritual: Yes

Cincinnati (ΒΝ)

Beta Nu attended one of its most historic and memorable Conventions. At Convention, Beta Nu was awarded its 14th Sisson award and its first Knox award. Beta Nu accomplished all of this in its first year of eligibility after regaining its charter. After a successful recruitment effort, the brotherhood is on the rise with 11 high caliber pledges. We had an excellent homecoming week and produced a wonderfully original float with the ladies of Theta Phi Alpha. The next steps for the Chapter consist of a fantastic social schedule and many small brotherhood events to stay connected with one another. We also hosted the Zeta Chi chapter pledge class and brothers from UConn and the Pi chapter from Indiana University in mid-November.

Tradition is essential to any organization that strives for high and noble aims year after year.

Through the development of strong traditions, Beta Nu’s brotherhood will ultimately soar.

— Emanuel G. Werner ’07, president, 614-477-

8511, wernereg@email.uc.edu

Advisors: 5 Members: 53 Academic: 3.17 RM: Excellent

Convention: Yes Finance: $0.00 Ritual: Yes

Clemson (∆Ν)

After obtaining 15 highly qualified, values-driven new members, we looked for ways to better Clemson University and the surrounding community.

We began by partnering with Zeta Tau Alpha in playing bingo with residents of a local nursing home. We entertained the community during homecoming weekend through participation in the skit competition at Tigerama: the largest, student-run pep rally in the United States. Harrison Trammell ’06 was the director of Tigerama.

During the weekend, Delta Nu won the homecoming display competition. Projects Chairman John Thomas ’08 was quoted in a local newspaper regarding the winning design. Aiding Greek organizations in their philanthropic efforts, we participated in numerous events, highlighted by our first place win in Gamma Sigma Sigma’s Karaoke for Cancer. We enjoyed numerous band parties and mixers, with semiformal and mountain weekend headlining the semester. Ending the semester on a high note academically, our chapter is projecting a GPA well above 3.0. — Bradley L. Stolz ’06, presi-

dent, 770-757-9052, bstolz@clemson.edu

Advisors: 5 Members: 66 Academic: 2.78 RM: Excellent

Convention: Yes Finance: $96.75 Ritual: Yes

Colgate (ΒΘ)

The fall semester was as strong as we have ever had.

Philanthropically, we hosted the Breast Cancer Awareness Coalition’s semi-formal fund raiser, a trick or treat open house for the community and our silent auction benefit for

Madison County Children’s Camp. Invitations to our Thursday night formal dinners are coveted around campus; this year we have hosted numerous professors, administrators, deans and staff members. This fall’s inaugural Beta alumni weekend attracted 18 alumni to reconnect with the undergraduates over golf, tailgating and a gourmet dinner prepared by our new team of master chefs, Heather and Tom. Athletically, we took home the intramural ultimate frisbee championship, and made the all-university quarterfinals in flag football and bowling.

We are proud to have added 18 new Betas to Colgate’s campus this fall and they are poised to keep this year’s strong start going into the spring. — Saul Waller ’06, president, 315-228-

7000, swaller@mail.colgate.edu

Advisors: 6 Members: 78 Academic: 3.08 RM: Excellent

Convention: Yes Finance: $0.00 Ritual: No

Colorado Mines (ΒΦ)

Fall semester was off to a strong start with 30 young men pledging the Beta Phi chapter, almost doubling the chapter size. Having sent 13 brothers to Convention, 12 of whom attended The Peter F. Greiner Leadership College, we are even more dedicated to strive for excellence this semester. Beta Phi won the North Dakota award and the John Holt Duncan service award at Convention. We sent five brothers to The Institute for Men of Principle and one attended UIFI. With our status raised, thanks to the efforts of all the brothers, we have set more goals in pursuit of “Good” status. This year, we hope to raise $25,000 for our annual ski-a-thon which goes to St. Anthony’s Hospital Helmet Donor Program. Meeting that goal would put our cumulative donations at more than $50,000. Beta Phi continues to grow stronger every semester and we hope to be on “Good” status by the end of the year. — Joel Walden ’08, secretary, 303-

910-0642, jwalden@mines.edu

Advisors: 5 Members: 62 Academic: 3.028 RM: Excellent

Convention: Yes Finance: $0.00 Ritual: Yes

Colorado State (ΕΚ)

Another successful semester for the Epsilon Kappa chapter has passed at CSU. We had 100% retention of pledges. We recruited nine quality men of principle and initiated all of them on November 11. Along with this success, we have flourished in our philanthropic ventures, academics and alumni relations. Our philanthropy stretched from continuing our relationship with RamRide, a non-judgmental, safe ride home on the weekends, to collecting nearly 1200 lbs. of food for the Larimer County Food bank. Academically, we rank number one among all Greeks with an impressive chapter GPA of 3.239. Our alumni chairman has composed a newsletter matched by no other. If anyone is interested in receiving it, please contact us. — Brett A. Dobinsky

’08, secretary, 970-215-1812, bdoby@engr. colostate.edu

Advisors: 5 Members: 27 Academic: 3.24 RM: Excellent

Convention: Yes Finance: $0.00 Ritual: Yes

Columbia (ΑΑ)

Alpha Alpha chapter is pleased to report an excellent start to the 2005-06 academic year.

In recruitment, the chapter enjoyed a strong fall rush season and has taken 11 pledges for the Epsilon class. The chapter is proud of its large presence in campus leadership this year, including three class presidents and several elected representatives. We are also proud of our philanthropy, including working at Hurricane Katrina benefit events, and our heavy involvement in a variety of other oncampus societies, such as dance, ethnic and religious groups. Nine brothers planned and completed a three-day hiking trip through the wilderness, and hope to see it become a new chapter tradition. Lastly, the chapter is excited about the coming spring, as it is a special time for Alpha Alpha actives and alumni alike—the chapter’s 125th anniversary celebration!

— Diego M. Pontoriero ’07, secretary, 212-853-

5975, diego.pontoriero@gmail.com

Advisors: 5 Members: 38 Academic: 3.44 RM: Excellent

Convention: Yes Finance: $0.00 Ritual: No

Connecticut (ΖΧ)

Zeta Chi started the year with a well organized and productive kickoff retreat. The chapter’s motivation is high after winning its third consecutive Sisson award, among several others at the 165th General Convention. This was followed by a successful recruitment period, significantly enhanced by the Recruitment Through Scholarship program. Zeta Chi members participated in a Hurricane Katrina relief fund effort, which raised more than $11,000 in a single night.

After a successful Initiation last fall, Zeta Chi planned another trip to Oxford. Four brothers have joined the ranks of the University of Connecticut’s IFC, including its vice president.

Several brothers traveled to New Hampshire to visit the oldest living Beta (C. Yardley Chittick, MIT ’22) to celebrate his 105th birthday. With the Keystone Leadership Conference in sight, Zeta Chi has decided to change its elections to spring-fall terms. We eagerly anticipate our new executive board in the spring. — Matthew

A. Touchette ’07, secretary, 860-558-7004, MATTHEW.TOUCHETTE@gmail.com Advisors: 4 Members: 33 Academic: 3.10 RM: Excellent

Convention: Yes Finance: $0.00 Ritual: Yes

Cornell (Β∆)

Beta Delta chapter was second in overall GPA among fraternities in the spring 2005 semester. Ross Mund ’07 received an award for showing the greatest improvement in GPA from the fall to spring semester, and Michael Mclachlan ’08 received an award for having the highest GPA among new members. Money was raised to benefit

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Katrina victims through the sale of wristbands, collecting close to $1,000. Ten new members were initiated in the spring, and there is one pledge this fall. Homecoming weekend was a success, and the fall intramural teams all had great seasons, especially football and soccer, both of which went deep into the playoffs.

— Robert A. Ippolito ’08, secretary, 585-315-

2205, rai5@cornell.edu Advisors: 5 Members: 42 Academic: 3.31 RM: Excellent

Convention: Yes Finance: $0.00 Ritual: No

Denison (ΑΗ)

The men of the Alpha Eta colony started their first fall semester with a bang. In September, we sponsored Theta Chi Executive Director David Westol’s “Hazing on Trial” presentation for the campus. The colony participated in its first all-Greek competition.

The men stunned the crowd with their Revenge of the Nerds themed synchronized swimming performance during Delta Gamma’s Anchor Splash. A luncheon was hosted with Senator Richard G. Lugar ’54, where he spoke to potential recruits on the values of Beta Theta Pi. More recently, the colony teamed with Delta Delta Delta sorority to distribute some 400 homemade caramel apples to the children of Granville, Ohio on Halloween. The group is working on hosting its inaugural soccer event for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation as well as teaming with the C.F.F. group on campus to host a dance-a-thon. — Timothy D. Henson

Jr. ’07, secretary, 740-587-9210, henson_ t@denison.edu Advisors: 5 Members: 23 Academic: 3.13 RM: Excellent

Convention: Yes Finance: $0.00 Ritual: Yes

Denver (ΑΖ)

This fall has marked one of the greatest semesters the Chapter has seen. Not only has the Chapter thrown itself into philanthropy events across campus (two teams in Tri Delta’s Cancer Strike Out softball event, trick or treating with young children on sorority row, Delta Zeta volleyball tournament for the Boys and Girls Club, 50 years remembering the bus boycotts), but also has become far more involved in on-campus activities such as the Beta Theta Pirates flag football team. In a concerted effort to keep brothers safe, our designated driver program has netted fantastic results. We held our Annual Alpha Zeta Alumni Hall of Fame induction during parents weekend at the house with great success. Richard Webb, Gerald Allen and the Honorable Lawrence Manzanares are exemplary Alpha Zetas, and an inspiration to what Beta Theta Pi represents. We received awards for academic achievement from the University, recognizing four brothers with 4.0 GPAs. —

Ward Nicolay ’07, president, wnicolay@du.edu Advisors: 3 Members: 33 Academic: 3.00 RM: Satisfactory

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DePauw (∆)

We diversify ourselves in sports, clubs and organization as well as some distinguished awards. Ian Macleod is vice president of finance for student government. Dan Feentra is on the Interfraternal Council. Dave Fox is a Steven Charles Sellet Memorial award winner for outstanding senior in political science and was on the deans list with Mike Young and Mark Webb. Dave is also a member of “College Mentors for Kids” and was IFC vice president of risk management.

Ted Hicks is president of the Kinesiology Club and treasurer of the National Society of Collegiate Scholars. Philanthropy Chairman Dan Moon is scheduling events for the “Clothe a Child” event and for Relay for Life. Last year, Beta was the only Ruby sponsor and donated more than $5,000 to the American Cancer Society. Beta led the way as winner of the volleyball championship and runner-up in softball, ultimate frisbee and basketball. — Benjamin R.

Peters ’06, alumni relations chair, 765-6585093, bpeters@depauw.edu

Advisors: 5 Members: 73 Academic: 2.95 RM: Excellent

Convention: Yes Finance: $11,145.00 Ritual: No

East Carolina (ΕΑ)

Convention was a major milestone for the men of Epsilon Alpha. Our years of effort were rewarded when we received our charter and returned to “Good” status with the General Fraternity. This achievement has motivated our brothers to work even harder to promote Beta’s reputation on campus. Our focus on grades will ensure that our number one GPA spot is maintained. We continue to focus on our community by assisting with street clean up and volunteering at the Boys & Girls Club.

We traveled to the Eta chapter at the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, performing the Initiation for their pledge class. We were joined by men from Duke for a ritual symposium during which we discussed the major components of the ritual and had one-on-one discussions.

Our newly inducted Zeta pledge class is a promising group of young men that we trust will make a lasting impression on our chapter and community. The chapter is anxiously awaiting its installation ceremony scheduled for late February that will surely help kickoff another great era of Beta at East Carolina. — Russell

W. Palmer ’05, secretary, 252-328-7310, scud83rp@aol.com

Advisors: 5 Members: 20 Academic: 2.78 RM: Excellent

Convention: Yes Finance: $0.00 Ritual: Yes

Eastern Kentucky (∆Ξ)

The dates are set, presentations are scheduled and the Betas are on the move! Delta Xi is well on its way to recolonizing at EKU. After months of planning and the efforts of many Delta Xi alumni, university representatives and General Fraternity staff members, the Beta stars are aligned and shining brightly over the Richmond campus. By the time you read this, the expansion team of J.B.

Scherpelz, Miami ’05; Jason Waggoner, Truman State ’04; Dustin Anderson, Minnesota ’05, and Jeff Rundle, Kansas State ’03 will be on campus—involved in the 20-day recruitment effort to find men willing to step forward and take the pledge to be Men of Principle. Mark your calendar with a date you will not want to miss—April 15, 2006. A celebration of our new Delta Xi colony is slated for that day in Oxford, Ohio as we plan an alumni golf tournament, initiation of our new founding fathers and a firstclass celebration banquet. We have phenomenal support from our advisory team, Beta of Richmond, Inc. and our die-hard alumni base.

We hope to get everyone involved and invite you to rejoin Delta Xi on this awesome journey! For more information, contact Chapter Counselor Michael Earl Hay at michael.hay@eku.edu or (C) 859-200-3181, or Beta of Richmond, Inc. President Martin Cobb at mcobb@wooglin.com or (C) 513-255-0380.

Eastern Washington (ΕΩ)

This fall has been very exciting for Epsilon Omega. One of the most outstanding pledge classes in recent years consists of nine men waiting eagerly to be initiated in late January.

One of the new pledges, Jason Alvarado, is vice president of finance for ASEWU. Treasurer Eric Silva also serves as a member on the council.

This fall, we participated in two community service events: the children’s carnival for the kids of Cheney, where EWU is located, and Habitat for Humanity. We are planning a Super Bowl party for our beloved alumni who have supported our efforts in the building of our Fraternity. We are all exited about the upcoming Keystone Leadership Conference and are sending four members more than the required eight. Thanks to the General Fraternity and Administrative Office staff for the continued support. — Zachary S. Sluder ’04, president,

509-290-2055, zacharysluder@yahoo.com

Advisors: 6 Members: 27 Academic: 2.93 RM: Excellent

Convention: Yes Finance: $0.00 Ritual: Yes

Emory (ΓΥ)

Gamma Upsilon had a busy fall with its philanthropic and campus endeavors.

Philanthropy Chairman Joshua Heller ’06 organized many successful events. To raise money for the NOLA Katrina Relief Hurricane Fund, brothers sold T-shirts and collected nearly $4,000. Fright Week, our annual haunted house for charity with Delta Delta Delta sorority, drew proceeds of nearly $6,000. Heller also organized seven brothers to volunteer for Breakthrough Atlanta where they mentor and teach underprivileged children. Heller’s efforts have earned him honors as “Beta of the Week” and raised the bar for the next philanthropy chairman. Urian Yap ’06 and Michael Sharkey ’07 dominate the Inter-Fraternity Council, serving as treasurer and head of recruitment, respectively. Our recruitment program produced five pledges from upperclass fall rush. Rush Chairmen Joshua Shapiro ’06 and Justin Petrillo ’06 are gearing up for freshman spring rush with an ambitious goal

of 30 new members. All efforts are focused on winning the Knox award in Toronto this summer. — William N. Lingard ’07, secretary,

617-966-2400, wlingar@learnlink.emory.edu Advisors: 4 Members: 53 Academic: 3.35 RM: Satisfactory

Convention: Yes Finance: $0.00 Ritual: Yes

Florida (ΓΞ)

This semester has started very well for Gamma Xi. With a 42-man fall pledge class, we expect to have another great year for recruiting and continued growth in the strength of our brotherhood. Philanthropically, we are off to another great start with strong showings in Alpha Delta Pi’s “Rock the Mic” and Delta Gamma’s “Anchor Splash.” Brothers participated in the University’s annual homecoming and Gator Growl pep rally as directors and assistant directors of various aspects of those events. We are celebrating our 75th anniversary this year and earlier in the semester we had a celebration banquet with our alumni.

With this good news has come one of the worst tragedies ever experienced at Gamma Xi. We were shocked by the death of one of our older brothers, Thomas O. Brown ’05. His death has rocked our chapter, but our brotherhood has grown stronger than ever in coping with the loss. He will forever be in our thoughts and prayers. — John S. Webermeier ’08, secretary,

352-256-9241, schu33@aol.com

Advisors: 5 Members: 133 Academic: 2.94 RM: Excellent

Convention: Yes Finance: $0.00 Ritual: Yes

Florida Atlantic (Ζ∆)

We have had one of the best recruitment periods in a long time with 11 solid guys who lead active lives at FAU. We have gentleman on the baseball team, golf team, tennis team and in the marching band.

We have majors ranging from engineering to business. We have a great group of guys that will lead the Zeta Delta chapter to great things.

All of this could not have been possible without the financial and moral support of Danny Mangru ’03 for events, Brian Ely ’04 for T-shirts, Glen Learner ’98 for the poker tournament, Ben Vesta ’96 for the pledge scholarship fund, Pledge Education Advisor Kendrew M. Gorden ’98, Risk management Advisor Steve D. Jermoluk ’93, Recruitment Advisor Seth M. Fishman ’97, Financial Advisor Robert D. Abersold Cincinnati ’58, and District Chief Robert Billoni ’95. The chapter sends a big “thank you” to these alumni because, without them, we could not have been so successful. — Rocco R.

Molfese ’04, president, 954-571-9211, rocco_ molfese@yahoo.com Advisors: 5 Members: 20 Academic: 2.69 RM: Excellent

Convention: Yes Finance: $0.00 Ritual: Yes

Furman (ΖΛ)

Since last reporting, Shon Valvano became the leader of a small group, in conjunction with Furman’s Newman Catholic Fel-

lowship, in which he serves as vice president.

Zeta Lambda had an extremely successful homecoming. We placed fourth overall in the competition and had a supportive article in the student newspaper saying that we should have placed higher, which was encouraging because of our small chapter size. Following the game, we had a successful alumni cookout. This year, we also had our most successful Recruitment Through Scholarship program, attracting one out of every six freshmen males to sign up. This was significantly aided by the creation of our web site, www.furmanbeta.com, which will be fully launched by the end of the semester. We hope this will continue to aid our recruitment efforts. We participated in volleyball and flag football in the fall, as well as a 5K run for charity held by a sorority on campus. — David W.

Edwins ’08, secretary, 864-371-4226, david. edwins@furman.edu Advisors: 1 Members: 15 Academic: 2.85 RM: Excellent

Convention: Yes Finance: $0.00 Ritual: Yes

George Washington (ΖΝ)

Greetings from DC! Despite our chapter’s relative youth, Zeta Nu had a banner year, including General Fraternity recognition for campus involvement, risk management, and our third consecutive Sisson award. Beta Cup, our annual soccer tournament philanthropy, was a monumental success, doubling last year’s donation to our philanthropic partner, Martha’s Table. Our first year with a house proved very successful; the chapter house has served as a meeting place for alumni, as well as several active brothers who spent the summer interning in DC. We look forward to a strong spring semester and wish all of our brothers the best. — Benjamin M. LaBuz ’06,

secretary, 202-250-8085, benbuzz@gwu.edu Advisors: 3 Members: 39 Academic: 2.77 RM: Excellent

Convention: Yes Finance: $0.00 Ritual: Yes

Georgia (ΕΕ)

Since the close of the spring 2005 semester, Epsilon Epsilon has been hard at work ensuring Beta maintains its status as one of the leading fraternities at UGA. Over the summer, extensive exterior work was done on the chapter house including new paint, installation of new shutters and new landscaping in the front yard. With the help of our housing corporation we have begun several interior renovation projects. Epsilon Epsilon pledged 24 exceptional young men this fall who are well on their way to becoming full members of our brotherhood. Our proudest achievement has been the introduction of a new fall philanthropy. To aid relief efforts in connection with the recent hurricanes affecting many people in our chapter and the fraternity at large, EE put together “Screen on the Green,” a showing of the movie “The Sandlot” in our front yard.

Although only a modest amount of money was raised, the groundwork was laid for a successful and profitable annual philanthropy in years to come. — Travis J. Meyer ’07, secretary, 678-

249-7243, tmeyer36@uga.edu Advisors: 5 Members: 111 Academic: 3.35 RM: Excellent

Convention: Yes Finance: $0.00 Ritual: Yes

Georgia Tech (ΓΗ)

The men of Gamma Eta chapter of Beta Theta Pi began another exciting fall semester with a successful rush pledging 23 outstanding men. The chapter is proud to have earned a 3.13 grade point average the previous spring, placing it second among all fraternities. New member Steven Wolcott ’09 participated in tryouts for Georgia Tech varsity basketball and was one of three to make the team. Gamma Eta began the fall semester with several philanthropic endeavors, including providing manpower for the Sandy Springs Festival as well as Trees Atlanta. The chapter also hosted a successful first annual alumni golf tournament and looks forward to continuing this new tradition. In the spirit of mutual aid and assistance and to foster better campus relations, Gamma Eta is hosting a dinner that will be attended by Georgia Tech administrators and the presidents of other fraternities. — Aaron W. Bivins ’07, secretary,

770-712-9726,

Advisors: 4 Members: 80 Academic: 3.13 RM: Excellent

gtg388h@mail.gatech.edu Convention: Yes Finance: $0.00 Ritual: Yes

HampdenSydney (Ζ)

During the first fall semester since our chapter closing, we have shared many experiences. One of the more riveting was homecoming in early October. Many alumni and brothers worked together to make this event the best we could as we cooked out on our deck, listened to some live bands and mingled with many visitors who stopped by the house. We also held the inaugural Beta Pumpkin Patch, giving away free pumpkins to the children of the faculty and staff at Hampden-Sydney. Congruent with our never-ending endeavors for success, Zeta colony has met every Monday since the academic year began, and we have yet to have a brother drop for any reason. With constant reassurance from our advisors and support from the General Fraternity, we have strengthened our brotherhood in this new house, and hope to share many more experiences as we prepare for the winter and spring.

— Steven W. Byrd ’07, public relations chair,

tassonem@hsc.edu Advisors: 2 Members: 22 Academic: 2.97 RM: Excellent

Convention: Yes Finance: $0.00 Ritual: Yes

Idaho (ΓΓ)

Gamma Gamma chapter is in the midst of another successful semester. Under the guidance of Rush Chair Matt Sisson ’07, we recruited 21 outstanding pledges. Our pledge class is diverse and talented, with 19 of the 21 having

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achieved high school GPAs above 3.2. Our tradition of philanthropy has also continued. Our annual box lunch raised more than $1,400 for a local rape crisis center and our annual wood cut provided firewood for seven less fortunate families who otherwise might have been cold this winter. In the realm of athletics, senior Jason Giuffre ’06 and sophomore Keith Nida ’08 have had successful track seasons in the 400 meters and long jump, respectively.

Keith Nida ’08 finished his season in dramatic fashion with a ninth place finish in the WAC track championship. Also, an alumni event, “The Great Escape,” was held this summer to reunite brothers and raise house funds. — Ste-

ven R. Meyers ’06, secretary, 208-885-6251, meye1397@uidaho.edu Advisors: 3 Members: 68 Academic: 3.06 RM: Excellent

Convention: Yes Finance: $90.74 Ritual: Yes

Illinois (ΣΡ)

Our semester started well even before school. This summer, we had many actives attend The Institute for Men of Principle and UIFI, and eight attended the General Convention. We had the honor of winning the Sisson award, something the Sigma Rho chapter has not done for almost a decade. The fall semester has been successful and eventful thus far. After initiating nine new members, Recruitment Chairs Derek Axibal ’07 and Dan Travelstead ’07 led our house in this year’s rush. Much time, money, and effort was put into recruiting a great pledge class of 29.

They are a good group and have displayed their potential in a great pledgeship so far. We held our semi-annual goal setting session on October 22. This went well and was followed by our Fraternal Fifties ceremony and an alumni barbeque. The following weekend, Vice President Patrick McGrath ’07 arranged food and a bags tournament for our Dads Weekend. — Samuel

D. Strain ’06, 224-622-1492, sdstrain@uiuc. edu Advisors: 6 Members: 116 Academic: 3.072 RM: Excellent

Convention: Yes Finance: $0.00 Ritual: No

Indiana (Π)

Pi chapter at Indiana University has had an exciting fall. The chapter is extremely proud to have regained its charter at Convention this summer. The chapter is also proud to be ranked number one in grades among all fraternities at IU for the second semester in a row. Brother Alex Shortle ’07 was elected student body president last spring and currently leads the IU student association. Three members of the chapter serve as directors of various programs for Shortle and a number of others were elected to the student body legislature as student congressmen.

— Kyle B. Webb ’07, secretary, 317-258-0183,

kbwebb@indiana.edu

Advisors: 5 Members: 77 Academic: 3.11 RM: Excellent

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Iowa (ΑΒ)

Through the efforts of many brothers and the General Fraternity, Alpha Beta is back on campus with renewed vigor and poise. Alpha Beta had its rebirth last fall and the men are confident their membership will strive toward unprecedented success.

To secure this momentum, Travis Carpenter ’09 and Patrick Hahn ’09 have registered for Futures Quest and Colony President Steve Bensema ’07 has registered for The Miller

Nichols Chapter Presidents Leadership Academy. With a cumulative grade point average

of 3.45 and an average of 15 community service hours per member, the founding fathers remained focused and excited as they approached their initiation on November 13.

Zach Johnson ’07 was crowned homecoming king. The colony initiated 14 members with assistance from Xi chapter at Knox College.

We acknowledge and thank all the brothers at Xi chapter for allowing us to use their facility and for their participation in the initiation ceremony. — Tim Scheetz ‘09, secretary,

563-370-2077,

Advisors: 6 Members: 14 Academic: 3.18 RM: Excellent

timothy-scheetz@uiowa.edu Convention: n/a Finance: $0.00 Ritual: Yes

Iowa State (ΤΣ)

Tau Sigma alumni have responded magnificently since our chapter’s closure this spring. Iowa State Betas are enthusiastically saying, “Show me how it will be different and I will support it!” And support our recolonization they have! Comprehensive information detailing our recolonization plans, recent alumni accomplishments, capital campaign progress, and opportunities for alumni involvement has been mailed to all Tau Sigma alumni during the first two weeks of November.

Please let us know if you have not received them. We look forward to communicating more exciting news over the next six months as we near recruitment of our re-founding class in fall 2006. — Justin Moore ’93, Alumni Association

President, justinmoore@apta.org

Johns Hopkins (ΑΧ)

Alpha Chi chapter in Baltimore sent three brothers to the 166th General Convention in Arizona this summer.

They were delegate Dan D’Orlando ’07, and Andrew Isaac ’07 and Won Lee ’07 who participated in The Peter F. Greiner Leadership College. The chapter has maintained its commitment to community involvement with service events such as local park clean-ups twice a month, providing lunches for children with HIV and contributing to Broad Creek Boy Scout Reservation in Maryland by constructing pavilions. New member Bryan Curtin ’07 recently published a scientific article on chemical warfare for the Journal of Cellular Biochemistry. There has been increased oncampus activity with Dan D’Orlando ’07 as IFC treasurer and Alex Chu ’07 as Wing Chun Club secretary. Homecoming 2005 showcased our annual alumni vs. actives football game. We

recognize David Bobart ’96 for his valuable help and wisdom as our indispensable chapter counselor. — Daniel L. D`Orlando ’07, presi-

dent, 203-444-1173, ddo800@snet.net

Advisors: 4 Members: 17 Academic: 3.18 RM: Excellent

Convention: Yes Finance: $0.00 Ritual: Yes

Kansas (ΑΝ)

Alpha Nu continued its rich tradition of posting the highest grades “on the hill” last semester with a 3.44 GPA. For his outstanding scholarship, Nick Barnthouse ’08 was one of 20 students admitted to the prestigious University Scholars program. In recognition of his excellence in community leadership, Tyler Waldorf ’05 was named a finalist for the Ex.C.E.L. Award, a university-sponsored award given to the senior who best demonstrates commitment to the community, outstanding scholarship and effective leadership. In athletics, Alpha Nu continues to impress as it won the intramural soccer championship and has made strong showings in events such as volleyball, floor hockey and tennis. Alpha Nu has recruited 21 new members, all of whom came in highly touted and embrace the ideals of Beta Theta Pi. — Peter T. Curzon ’08, secretary, 602-821-

2755, pcurzon@ku.edu

Advisors: 5 Members: 82 Academic: 3.44 RM: Excellent

Convention: Yes Finance: $0.00 Ritual: Yes

Kansas State (ΓΕ)

After a successful Convention winning various awards, including the Knox and Sisson, Gamma Epsilon has hit the ground running.

Five members of the 25-man pledge class have taken positions as student government interns joining three actives who already hold committee chair positions, while the rest of the Chapter works to keep its top-two grade ranking from last year. Other members have been instrumental in the all-campus philanthropy, St. Jude’s Up ‘Til Dawn, as executive board members or letter writers. While celebrating its annual “Beta Boo” philanthropy for the Flint Hills Breadbasket, chapter members have been winners on the field. Gamma Epsilon is upholding tradition with two semi-final finishes in soccer and football, along with multiple individual championships combining to aim for a back-to-back intramural championship. The undergraduates enjoyed many alumni visits on K-State football game days. With a highly successful class reunion, the chapter expects to share more of its success with alumni throughout the year. — Bradley B. Scheu ’07, president,

913-706-9217, bscheu18@ksu.edu Advisors: 5 Members: 97 Academic: 3.242 RM: Excellent

Convention: Yes Finance: $0.00 Ritual: Yes

Kenyon (ΒΑ)

This semester has been particularly strong for Beta Alpha in the classroom, on the athletic fields and in

the community. The Student Affairs Center calculated last semester’s GPAs and Beta Alpha continues to be at the top of the list, posting a collective 3.16, which ranks second among all fraternities. This GPA also places us above the all-mens average, which stands at 3.08. Brothers participated in events such as the annual Greek Week Blood Drive, campus and community clean-up days, helping at a local retirement center, aiding in community Halloween events and collecting used cell phones for the Greek council in an effort to raise money for the victims of Hurricane Katrina. The intramural football team won the championship and Kenyon’s Greek Week Tug of War tournament.

We look forward to recruiting a strong and diverse pledge class in the second semester.

— William C. Lippert ’07, scholarship chairman,

740-427-6330, lippertw@kenyon.edu

Advisors: 0 Members: 29 Academic: 3.16 RM: Excellent

Convention: Yes Finance: $0.00 Ritual: Yes

Knox (Ξ)

Xi chapter recently celebrated its 150th anniversary at Knox’s homecoming, and won its eighth consecutive Sisson award at this year’s General Convention. Amidst this excitement, the chapter also participated in several philanthropic events, including helping at Galesburg’s Cardboard Boat Regatta, St. Jude’s run, and trick-or-treating for canned goods. As senior athlete captains Jim Davis ’06, Adam Kruse ’05, Neil Magruder ’05, and Tyler Swafford ’05 say good bye to their respective fall sports, they each leave with the best seasons of their four years under their belts.

Academically, senior chemistry major Aaron Thornton ’05 has spent several weekends this term presenting his summer research at schools such as Washington University in Saint Louis and Chicago University. — Jesse

A. McIntosh ’08, secretary, 309-341-8341, jmcintos@knox.edu Advisors: 5 Members: 35 Academic: 2.90 RM: Excellent

Convention: Yes Finance: $0.00 Ritual: No

Lawrence (ΓΠ)

The term is in full swing here at Gamma Pi. We look forward to activating several new members in the coming weeks as well as rushing new pledges next term.

We are preparing for our 15th annual Thanksgiving dinner for the elderly and low-income residents of Oneida Heights Seniors Complex. Our members have also been donating their time to help the local Habitat for Humanity chapter. We have been active on the social front on campus as well, recently holding our Jammy Jam Party, and we look forward to our ever popular Beach Bash Party.

Besides these functions, we have hosted students at our chapter house for Packer games, cookouts, dinners and poker nights. We also presented nine Recruitment Through Scholarship participants from the freshman class with scholarships at a special dinner held at our chapter house. — Dru M. Claar ’07, president,

920-832-7285, claard@lawrence.edu

Advisors: 5 Members: 27 Academic: 3.10 RM: Excellent

Convention: Yes Finance: $14.85 Ritual: Yes

LehiGh (ΒΧ)

Beta Chi had an impressive turnout for our Fraternal Fifties event. We sincerely thank all of our alumni for their continued support.

Our immediate focus continues to be on the upcoming recruitment period. We remain dedicated to our goal of recruiting 25 new members during the spring term, which is crucial for us. We will hold numerous outings throughout the period such as wing nights, bowling and paintball. If you are interested in attending any of these events, please contact Recruitment Chairman Nathan McQueen at nlm204@lehigh.edu. If you are geographically unable to attend events, monetary contributions of any amount will also be very much appreciated. For questions on how to make a contribution, please contact Treasurer Nicholas Palmer at nip3@lehigh.edu. Together, we look forward to continuing the traditions of Beta Chi at Lehigh for many decades to come.

— Timothy P. Lewis ’06, public relations chair,

610-974-0882, tpl3@lehigh.edu

Advisors: 5 Members: 16 Academic: 2.62 RM: Excellent

Convention: Yes Finance: $0.00 Ritual: No

Louisville (∆Π)

After winning a Sisson award last year, Delta Pi continued to strive to be the best. After recruiting an excellent pledge class, the chapter went on to win the intramural flag football championship. This, coupled with impressive performances in other sports, has placed the chapter in a lock for at least fourth place, and potentially to win the campus intramural championship. Plans for acquiring a position on Greek Row have been finalized. The chapter is working hard on fund raising to renovate the new house. For more information, please visit our web site at www.louisvillebeta.com.

With all that is going on, we still managed to improve our sorority relations by hosting socials with the lovely ladies of Chi Omega and Pi Beta Phi. This semester has been fun and exciting for the brothers and alumni of Delta Pi. We expect to start the spring right where we left off. Go Beta and Go Delta Pi! — Dave

E. Schawe ’06, president, 859-380-6909, descha04@louisville.edu Advisors: 5 Members: 38 Academic: 2.90 RM: Excellent

Convention: Yes Finance: $0.00 Ritual: Yes

Loyola Marymount

The Colony continues to flourish as expected with the guidance of the General Fraternity. Fall recruitment helped enforce the success of this bridge-building colony by taking 15 new members. Representative of all corners of the world, our pledges maintained an average GPA of 3.34. The LMU colony made a powerful

impression on the surrounding community by participating in Greek Week, fund raising and lip-sync activities. The Colony set a goal, made an effort and surpassed everyone’s expectations by raising more than $1,300 for the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital along with various other service activities! After weeks of publicity, the Colony wowed the anxious crowds of the Westchester community with its lip sync performance and tied for first place with Lambda Chi Alpha, former legendary dancing champions. Proud moments such as these only help to solidify our strong fraternal bond as brothers and as growing men in an everchanging world. — Glen J. Galarpe ’07, secre-

tary, 310-691-9270, ggalarpe@lion.lmu.edu

Advisors: 8 Members: 70 Academic: 3.35 RM: Excellent

Convention: Yes Finance: $478.97 Ritual: Yes

Maine (ΒΕ)

Beta Eta began the fall semester strongly. We have a pledge class of eight solid men and have begun planning for our annual sleep out set for early 2006. Homecoming 2005 was a success with many alumni returning to their home in Orono for a weekend of memories and renewed friendships. At homecoming, the undergraduate brotherhood honored Alumnus of the Year Ed Stevens ‘‘79 and Undergraduate Brother of the Year Eric DeGrass ’05. Alumni continue to raise funds for the capital campaign for improvements to our home. For more information, contact beta@mainebeta.org.

— Ernest J. Scheyder III ’06, secretary, 207-

581-4161, ernest_scheyder@umit.maine.edu Advisors: 2 Members: 46 Academic: 2.81 RM: Excellent

Convention: Yes Finance: $0.00 Ritual: Yes

Maryland (∆Ω)

The brothers of the Delta Omega chapter enjoyed another successful semester in fall 2005. We enjoyed homecoming festivities with the lovely ladies of Delta Delta Delta. During the summer, we completely refurnished our chapter room and updated our study room with new furniture and computers. We initiated a very strong pledge class of 15 new men this fall. We also have three new advisors from various Beta chapters to help our incoming executive board continue our strong Delta Omega tradition. We look forward to another big recruiting semester in the spring and an anticipated 12th straight athletic championship. — Michael L. Relvas ’06, president, 732-

996-2092, mrelvas@wam.umd.edu Advisors: 2 Members: 73 Academic: 2.93 RM: Excellent

Convention: Yes Finance: $0.00 Ritual: Yes

Miami (Α)

Alpha chapter has had an excellent semester in Oxford this fall. The brothers played host to a new philanthropy event on campus and partnered with three other Greek organizations to stage

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the first “Preppy Sports Tournament.” This event, which included bocce ball and badminton, raised money for several groups and even received a visit from the president of Miami University. Earlier in the year, the Alpha chapter mobilized Miami’s Greek community to raise money for the victims of Hurricane Katrina.

More than $2,000 was raised and a benefit concert was held in Oxford to help attract support. In addition to these exciting events, the chapter recently initiated ten new members who will bring much to Miami University and Beta Theta Pi. — Matthew S. Welty ’07, sec-

retary, 614-352-4811, weltyms@muohio.edu

Advisors: 5 Members: 130 Academic: 3.160 RM: Excellent

Convention: Yes Finance: $0.00 Ritual: Yes

Michigan (Λ)

The brothers of the Lambda chapter have been very active in philanthropy events this semester. Through personal and corporate donations, the second annual Beta Carnival raised $2,000 for the Coach Carr Cancer Fund. Lambda chapter showed its athleticism and competed in Sigma Alpha Epsilon’s Mud Bowl. This annual homecoming football game raises money for Mott’s Children’s Hospital. Many alumni came back to relive their fraternity days during Lambda chapter’s homecoming festivities featuring Fraternal Fifties recognition for eligible alumni.

The chapter house has undergone some recent improvements, such as new carpeting, and a new washer and dryer. The men also hope to get new furniture for the chapter room by the end of the semester. These upgrades have significantly improved the appearance of the interior of the house. Lambda chapter continues to experience scholastic success with a solid house GPA, and three brothers achieving 4.0 GPAs last semester. — Robert F. Richards ’07,

secretary, 616-706-4602, rfrich@umich.edu Advisors: 1 Members: 76 Academic: 3.16 RM: Excellent

Convention: Yes Finance: $0.00 Ritual: Yes

Michigan State (ΓΨ)

Gamma Psi had another outstanding fall rush initiating 21 new members. We continued our success in philanthropy events by donating over $5,000 to the American Red Cross for hurricane relief. Along with financial contributions, many brothers participated with the entire Michigan State Greek system to conduct a safe Halloween for children. We hope to continue involvement with our Greek community to keep this Chapter on top. We held our annual alumni day this fall bringing many alumni back to the house for a fun gathering, including another great Big Ten football game.

Another highlight was the election of one of our brothers to the IFC as vice president of communications. Our chapter excelled academically this year with a GPA of 3.00 placing us among the top 31 IFC fraternities. We look forward to another fun and successful year at Gamma Psi chapter and wish all of our departing seniors, farewell. — Matt J. Zmijewski ’07, president,

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zmijews2@msu.edu Advisors: 2 Members: 101 Academic: 2.86 RM: Excellent

Convention: Yes Finance: $0.00 Ritual: Yes

Middle Tennessee State (ΕΘ)

Epsilon Theta chapter began the new semester with a great fall rush and 20 pledges, the largest class at MTSU. We look forward to initiating all of them at the end of this semester and coming close to doubling the number of active members. This fall, we are enacting a new and improved pledge program that is already proving successful. We placed first in MTSU’s homecoming float competition and third overall most spirited in all homecoming festivities. For Halloween, we helped at Murfreesboro Children’s Discovery House for one of our annual philanthropy events. Currently, we are recruiting for a great spring rush and are excited about the future of our chapter.

— Nathan D. Luechauer ’06, secretary, 901-

481-1820, ndl2d@mtsu.edu Advisors: 4 Members: 51 Academic: 2.58 RM: Excellent

Convention: Yes Finance: $0.00 Ritual: Yes

Minnesota (ΒΠ)

Beta Pi had a great start to the new academic year. The Chapter began strongly, following a fourth consecutive semester finishing tops in grades on campus. Beta Pi exceeded the all- fraternity average of 2.92 with a 3.28 chapter GPA. To kick off the year, the Chapter held two philanthropy events; Root Beer Float for Habitat for Humanity and a nacho feed for Hurricane Katrina victims. Homecoming was the third week in September; this was much earlier than past years and posed many challenges. With a great deal of hard work and cooperation, Beta Pi won homecoming with Alpha Chi Omega and Alpha Gamma Rho in our pairing. Homecoming also produced a highly successful turnout of alumni and parents. Recruitment produced a 17-man pledge class, an achievement of which the chapter is proud. However, this poses a challenge for next semester because nearly 20 brothers will likely graduate. — Eric Butz ’07,

alumni relations and communications chairman, 952-210-8804, dock0056@umn.edu

Advisors: 6 Members: 51 Academic: 3.21 RM: Excellent

Convention: Yes Finance: $0.00 Ritual: Yes

Mississippi (ΒΒ)

Beta Beta continues to grow and succeed in 2005. At the 166th General Convention, the chapter regained its charter, which was the culmination of years of hard work by brothers to reestablish Beta Theta Pi at Ole Miss.

The chapter also received a Sisson award as well as the Virginia Tech award. Recruitment was successful with the chapter accepting 20 upstanding new pledges. Brothers remain active on campus as well, participating in intramural sports, philanthropy projects and

social events. Brother Cadley Burns ’08 took a semester hiatus from school to intern at the White House. The chapter looks forward to the spring semester and strives to continue with the advances made in the past year. — Dustin

E. Lamport ’07, secretary, 901-283-9559, delampor@olemiss.edu Advisors: 5 Members: 57 Academic: 2.67 RM: Excellent

Convention: Yes Finance: $4,343.28 Ritual: Yes

Missouri (ΖΦ)

The men of Zeta Phi have had another successful semester in Columbia. The active chapter proudly initiated three new members only a few short months ago, and now awaits initiation of the 28-man fall 2006 pledge class. Zeta Phi is achieving great success in the classroom and hopes to lead the University of Missouri in grades for the 2006 fall semester. Outside the classroom, Zeta Phi is leading the race to another intramural championship, proudly making the playoffs in every intramural sport so far! Our seven-on-seven water volleyball tournament raised $13,000 for the BarnesJewish Multiple Sclerosis Research Institute in St. Louis. Members from the St. Louis area presented Barnes-Jewish with the check over the Thanksgiving holiday. More of our members are involved in leadership organizations and community service projects. While trying to achieve personal success, our members are further building the great reputation of Beta Theta Pi at the University of Missouri. — Brad-

ley S. Hohenstein ’07, bshrkb@mizzou.edu

Advisors: 5 Members: 123 Academic: 3.03 RM: Excellent

Convention: Yes Finance: $0.00 Ritual: Yes

Missouri-Kansas CitY (ΕΛ)

Epsilon Lambda’s 19 pledges are working hard and making great strides toward maintaining our historic academic success. The pledge class planned, funded and orchestrated our annual fall formal held November 12 at the Loose Mansion in Kansas City. Over the years, our men have taken great pride in competition and their record in local sorority tournaments this year has been no exception. We won the Beta Sigma Phi softball classic and were the overall winners of their Beta Sigma Phi philanthropy week. We took second place in the Alpha Delta Pi annual 8-ball tournament as the highest placing Greek team. We set up a new web page at www.umkcbeta.com. Perhaps one of the most important things Epsilon Lambda has done this semester is to update alumni profiles and contact information with the help of our advisors. We now have scheduled an official alumni kickoff weekend for April 2006, including a golf tournament among other events. We hope to see many of our alumni there, and look forward to what is sure to be another bright year at Epsilon Lambda. — Drew W. Glover ’08,

secretary, 816-668-7948, dwgd45@umkc.edu

Advisors: 2 Members: 67 Academic: 2.98 RM: Excellent

Convention: Yes Finance: $0.00 Ritual: No

MIT (ΒΥ)

Beta Upsilon chapter is going strong this semester. We have moved back into our newly renovated house after the fire in January 2004, and we are focused on making an effort to regain our chapter’s larger membership size. At the conclusion of the official recruitment period, we have six new members.

We plan to continue our recruitment effort through the spring in hopes of attaining a total of ten to 15 new members. The chapter GPA has improved to 4.19 (on a 5.0 scale), and further improvement in that area is anticipated. The chapter plans to spend a day in February with Habitat for Humanity in Boston. Recently, we were a principal sponsor of a Hurricane Katrina benefit concert at MIT. We have significantly improved our bond with our alumni, and hope for a strong showing at our upcoming annual Christmas party. — Jacob A. Stultz ’07, recruit-

ment chairman, 617-247-2011, jstultz@mit.edu

Advisors: 3 Members: 24 Academic: 3.35 RM: Satisfactory

Convention: Yes Finance: $0.00 Ritual: No

Nebraska (ΑΤ)

Last spring, Alpha Tau posted its highest semester GPA in recent memory at 3.545.

Nearly all members earned a GPA above 3.0. Philanthropy has remained strong as well, with the chapter raising more than $2,300 for the local Lighthouse charity through its annual Taco Feed event. The chapter also integrated its Beta Buddies youth mentorship program with the Tom Osborne “Teammates” program. Alpha Tau is well represented on campus, with Barton C. Sattler ’06 as president of the Arts & Sciences Student Advisory Board, Mark F. Antonson ’06 as president of Omicron Delta Kappa and Jason W. Parsons ’06 as wing commander for Air Force ROTC. The chapter was represented

by Neil W. Carmody ’05 and Daniel L. Sova ’05 in the national intramural golf tournament.

Alpha Tau is pursuing its capital campaign to raise money for major house improvements.

— John F. Wood ’06, secretary, 402-203-9977,

jfwood@gmail.com

Advisors: 5 Members: 96 Academic: 3.55 RM: Excellent

Convention: Yes Finance: $0.00 Ritual: Yes

North Carolina (Η)

Eta chapter has had a hectic fall that, as the dust has settled, looks more and more like a turning point for our fraternity. With the help of Epsilon Alpha chapter from East Carolina University, we initiated nine new men during the first annual North Carolina Beta Ritual Symposium. We also are working to become one of the more active philanthropic fraternities on campus under the watchful eye of Philanthropy Chair Rob Sellers. We hosted a dinner with Kappa Delta for earthquake victims in Pakistan and, in the winter, we are working to head Operation Christmas Child at UNC once again. Our intramural soccer team continues

to perform at the head of its division, and we have representation on the club squash, club lacrosse and club soccer teams. We look forward to the UNC basketball season, as well as a successful spring for the chapter. — George

K. Thompson ’07, president, 704-562-0073, gkthomps@email.unc.edu Advisors: 0 Members: 45 Academic: 3.15 RM: Excellent

Convention: Yes Finance: $0.00 Ritual: Yes

North Dakota (ΓΚ)

Gamma Kappa chapter continues to have a successful year as we focus on academics, leadership and philanthropy. Gamma Kappa tied for second place in fraternity grades for the spring 2005 semester with a 3.11 GPA, extending its streak of 3.0+ GPAs to five semesters! The chapter held its homecoming formal during the weekend of October 1. Over 100 chapter members, alumni and guests attended. The men of Gamma Kappa chapter are also involved in leadership positions with Chapter President Joseph Guido ‘06 currently serving as a student government senator, and Patrick Matol ‘06 and Blair Olson ‘06 serving the IFC as president and chief justice, respectively. The chapter looks forward to a successful spring recruitment and continued success in the New Year. Alumni are encouraged to visit our web site www.undbeta.com and update their contact information. — Christo-

pher M. Jones ’07, secretary, 218-230-4849, cmjonesy66@hotmail.com Advisors: 5 Members: 48 Academic: 3.06 RM: Excellent

Convention: Yes Finance: $0.00 Ritual: Yes

Northwestern (Ρ)

Fall has been a busy time for Rho chapter. The brothers rolled up their sleeves, put on their favorite grilling aprons and won the Annual Greek Grill for the third consecutive year with their specialty, beef fajitas. Homecoming also marked a time for Rho to show its campus spirit. The brothers built an 1980s themed homecoming float with the women of Delta Gamma and participated in the Friday night parade. Homecoming day was marked with an open house for alumni before the football game and reached its climax when Samir Mayekar ’06 was crowned homecoming king during halftime. After homecoming, the brothers began preparing for their fall social event Beta 80s Rewind, which attracted hundreds of students. The chapter is geared up for another successful year. — Paul J. Grealish ’06, presi-

dent, 847-332-9217, p-grealish@northwestern. edu Advisors: 6 Members: 57 Academic: 3.32 RM: Excellent

Convention: Yes Finance: $0.00 Ritual: Yes

Nova Southeastern (ΖΜ)

The Zeta Mu boys from sunny South Florida have been doing a remarkable job with their chapter. The pledges are displaying great character and the program is running smoothly. Recently, after Hurricane Wilma turned South Florida into Bedrock, the Zeta Mu guys were eager to help the community get back in shape. On Sunday, November 6, the brothers and pledges drove to Coral Springs and helped a family move all their belongings out of their recently condemned home. It was an emotional time for the family, but the Zeta Mu chapter remained strong and spent nearly eight hours working in the hot November sun with the Coral Springs Police Department.

— Glenn R. Genova ’08, secretary, 631-252-

5718, genova@nova.edu Advisors: 3 Members: 12 Academic: 2.85 RM: Excellent

Convention: Yes Finance: $0.00 Ritual: Yes

Ohio (ΒΚ)

Beta Kappa has had a great start to the school year. We have successfully completed two philanthropy events donating more than $2,000 to hurricane relief. The brothers of Beta Kappa recently commenced a brand new Wooglin’s Walk on the side of the house leading to a new patio. This project, led by Brother Ryan Miller ’07, has significantly improved the image of the house on campus. Brother David James ’09 was recently chosen as vice president of recruitment on the Interfraternity Council Executive Board. Recruitment was also very productive yielding 25 pledges this quarter.

— Matthew J. Lillibridge ’07, secretary, 614-

598-9663, m1123503@ohio.edu Advisors: 3 Members: 41 Academic: 2.57 RM: Excellent

Convention: Yes Finance: $0.00 Ritual: Yes

Ohio State (Θ∆)

Theta Delta chapter is working hard toward recruitment to turn the chapter around. A goal of 25 new members has been set and things are looking bright.

The chapter has worked to fulfill the requirements set to regain “Good” status. Everyone in the chapter knows the importance of succeeding this year. We are in the middle of creating philanthropy activity beyond our usual spring fund raiser. In intramurals, the flag football team went to the semi-finals in both leagues and lost two hard fought games. We look forward to a big winter quarter and finding more gentlemen of Beta Theta Pi. — Col-

lin M. Nailor ’06, president, nailor.1@osu.edu

Advisors: 2 Members: 56 Academic: 2.89 RM: Excellent

Convention: Yes Finance: $0.00 Ritual: No

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Mistreta ’07, captain of the rugby team, has helped lead the team to its first conference championship in several years. In addition, war veteran Ryan Gallucci ’07 was a recently honored with a bronze star after 15 months of service in Iraq. Leaving in December for duty with 1st BN 25th Marines are Pat Murray ’07 and Travis McGowan ’07. We wish them the best of luck and a safe return. — Neil M. Cavanaugh

’07, ncav313@yahoo.com

Advisors: 1 Members: 47 Academic: 2.53 RM: Excellent

Convention: Yes Finance: $7,530.73 Ritual: Yes

Saint Louis (ΖΤ)

Building on its past successes, Zeta Tau hit the ground running this fall. The chapter won SLU’s homecoming parade for the fifth time in the past six years and one of Zeta Tau’s own, Thiago Takahashi ’06, was named homecoming king. Expanding on last year’s highly successful philanthropy event, Zeta Tau had its second annual Beta 500 on November 5 to benefit St. Vincent’s Home for Boys. The chapter nearly tripled donations over its inaugural race, raising nearly $2,000 for this deserving charitable cause, thanks in large part to the efforts of Philanthropy Chair Andy Lange ’06. Furthermore, the Zeta Taus again maintained their high standards for membership, rushing ten fine young men and performing an excellent initiation in Oxford. The chapter is proud of all its accomplishments and eagerly looks forward to the spring under the guidance of its newly-elected executive board. — Patrick J. Ishmael ’06, vice

president, 314-762-5812, ishmaelp@slu.edu

Advisors: 8 Members: 65 Academic: 3.32 RM: Excellent

Convention: Yes Finance: $0.00 Ritual: No

San Diego

The Colony is proud to announce the convocation of its Beta pledge class. On September 23, 10 bids were extended to young men and, later that evening, the Colony welcomed its new pledges with a new tradition—a pledge ceremony overlooking the sunset on the Pacific Ocean. The Colony is proud to have the largest pledge class of any Greek organization, representing another large step toward chartering.

We are proud to have recruited more than half the new Greeks at the University of San Diego this semester. Joseph Burns ’06, Vaughn Cooper ’06, David Gardner ’06, Patrick Liberatore ’06, Mark Kondrat ’06 and Ryan McCormack ’07 were asked to join Order of Omega, a Greek leadership organization. The Colony held a retreat on October 9 to set new goals for the year, and establish a new brotherhood committee to focus on planning brotherhood events.

— Brady Johnson ’08, 702-493-2303, bjohn-

son-08@sandiego.edu

Advisors: 5 Members: 37 Academic: 2.87 RM: Excellent

Convention: Yes Finance: $3.16 Ritual: Yes

San Jose State (ΖΗ)

Thanks to our determined and generous alumni, we have finally settled into our gorgeous and historic Victorian mansion. We have a 14-man pledge class that has actively participated in sports, community service and philanthropic events. Our sports are stronger than ever and we have managed to make it to the intramural football playoffs.

Five Betas are involved with the San Jose State Lacrosse Club, one being the president and another, treasurer. Zeta Eta raised money and partook in a five-mile walk for breast cancer awareness. We will be featured on a television program called “Fighting Back” which advocates breast cancer awareness. In the area of academics, we have set the goal of reaching a chapter GPA of 2.9 for this academic semester.

Thanks to our alumni and the Men of Principle kickoff retreat, Zeta Eta has developed a plan that should help to reach this goal. — Joseph

Y. Okuda ’08, secretary, 415-336-2909, joeboez@pacbell.net Advisors: 5 Members: 42 Academic: 2.51 RM: Excellent

Convention: Yes Finance: $0.00 Ritual: Yes

Sewanee (ΓΧ)

As summer concluded and autumn arrived, the brothers of Gamma Chi chapter eagerly anticipated the commencement of the 2005 Advent Semester. In October, the Chapter experienced another exciting homecoming weekend and would like to thank its alumni for their continued support and dedication.

Brothers hold leadership positions in various organizations across campus. Vice-President Todd Cheewing ’07 chairs the University Honor Council, and Elliott Dement ’06 is captain of the swim team. Three Betas hold seats on the disciplinary committee and three hold seats on the honor council. Brothers show their involvement by partaking in the Sewanee Outreach Program, the student assembly and a wide range of varsity sports. Community service continues to grow and the Chapter plans to make a significant contribution to the Housing Sewanee project by adding a porch to the home. Gamma Chi looks forward to another successful rush season and continued support from its devoted alumni. Ecce Quam Bonum. —

E. Clark Welch ‘08, secretary, 931-598-2479, ewelch@sewanee.edu Advisors: 0 Members: 13 Academic: 3.06 RM: Excellent

Convention: Yes Finance: $175.10 Ritual: Yes

South Dakota (ΓΑ)

Gamma Alpha is having an excellent year. Rush week was a huge success consisting of activities such as a poker tournament, horse races and delicious food. Fifteen quality young men were recruited this fall, nearly doubling the size of the chapter. We were also pleased to

welcome back two of our Beta brothers who were serving in Iraq, Matt Mortenson and Chris Barondeau. We are grateful to have them back and look forward to their renewed involvement and leadership. This fall also consisted of numerous philanthropy events such as highway clean-up, adopt-a-school and tutoring.

Gamma Alpha has improved academically with the chapter GPA at an eight-year high. We hope the coming spring will bring us the same good fortune. — Thomas M. Lanphier ’07, secretary,

712-253-6053, tlanphie@usd.edu Advisors: 4 Members: 36 Academic: 2.92 RM: Excellent

Convention: Yes Finance: $1,578.92 Ritual: No

South Florida (ΖΒ)

The beginning of fall semester has been good for the Zeta Beta chapter of Beta Theta Pi. We held our first philanthropy in many years, USF Idol, to raise money for Voices for Children, an organization that provides legal assistance to abused and mistreated children when they cannot afford to pay. Ten singing acts were judged by a guest panel. The winner won a two-night stay in Orlando and two tickets to Universal Studios. We have recruited 12 great pledges this semester and our future looks promising. We have also filled our house and, this fall, we will make improvements to our facilities. One of our older brothers, Kyle Myers, won homecoming king this year. He was the only Greek candidate on this year’s court. Kyle is also our Inter-Fraternal Council President, a member of Order of Omega, and director of student affairs in our student government. On November 19, we will hold one of our first alumni events in a long time—a father/alumni tailgate and weekend. The Beta Stars are guiding our way and our path is a good one. — Nicholas S. Carter ’08, sec-

retary, 941-544-3997, roninsaint@aol.com

Advisors: 5 Members: 42 Academic: 2.47 RM: Excellent

Convention: Yes Finance: $0.00 Ritual: Yes

Southern Illinois (ΖΟ)

Zeta Omicron had a fast start to the semester by recruiting a ten-man pledge class. We also were the regular season flag football champions. Homecoming grew this year as many alumni returned to celebrate the weekend with the chapter. On October 1315, we hosted a Walk-For-Life for the American Cancer Society in which we raised $1,000 and recorded 180 volunteer hours. We opened this annual event to other Greeks on campus and had four other chapters help. Soon, we will change our executive council terms from the school year to the calendar year. This should help us to develop new chapter leaders with the assistance of proven leaders. — Kyle D. Battas

’06, secretary, 618-567-8671, kbattas@gmail. com Advisors: 5 Members: 30 Academic: 2.49 RM: Excellent

Convention: Yes Finance: $0.00 Ritual: Yes

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Stevens (Σ)

Through academic, philanthropic and athletic excellence, the distinguished members of Sigma chapter continue to prove themselves to be a dominant force on campus. Sigma Betas make their presence known by participating in a variety of extracurricular activities, including the orientation and resident assistant organizations. The varsity baseball, wrestling and fencing teams also benefit from the membership of Stevens Betas. Sigma chapter is vigorously involved in the community providing service whenever the schedules of its busy members allow. Sigma Betas once again “Made Strides against Breast Cancer” in their annual walk through Central Park. Noteworthy individual accomplishments include Mike Freeman ’06 winning an award for the most outstanding resume. Last spring, Pierce Smith ’06 founded an Order of Omega chapter on campus which is truly beginning to flourish. Let there be no doubt—the Stevens men are continuing to prove themselves the benchmark for other Greek organizations on their campus. — Jeffrey J. Smith ’06, public

relations, 201-216-3469, jsmith@stevens.edu

Advisors: 2 Members: 28 Academic: 2.92 RM: Excellent

Convention: Yes Finance: $0.00 Ritual: Yes

Tennessee (∆Κ)

After several years of decline in numbers, Delta Kappa is finally seeing positive growth! Through a new and improved recruitment plan, we have a strong fall pledge class and the prospect of an even stronger one in the spring! Delta Kappa is planning its first annual Beta Four-Square Tournament for St. Jude Children’s Hospital for the spring. This past summer, we sent four men to leadership opportunities, a record high, and are hoping to send even more this coming summer. Finally, we thank our alumni for their fund raising efforts to acquire a new house. We very much appreciate their effort and look forward to the continued presence of Beta Theta Pi at the University of Tennessee. — Russell B. Dunlap ’06,

president, 865-522-0070, rdunlap1@utk.edu

Advisors: 4 Members: 9 Academic: 2.88 RM: Excellent

Convention: Yes Finance: $0.00 Ritual: Yes

Tennessee Tech (ΕΦ)

Epsilon Phi chapter continues to be a bastion of strength for its members.

The experiences its brothers share with each other continue to provide valuable lessons that will guide them for life.

The chapter celebrated its second Sisson award with alumni members on August 28 and is striving to bring home its third this June in Toronto! — Adam C. Zwicker ’06, president,

865-919-5199, ACZwicker21@tntech.edu Advisors: 4 Members: 15 Academic: 2.53 RM: Excellent

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Texas (ΒΟ)

Above all, we at the University of Texas would like to thank our alumni who helped with our many needs when transitioning to our new house. We look forward to working with our alumni even more in times to come.

We recently volunteered for “The Walk for the Cure” and are happy to report that that the experience was an overwhelming success. As part of our commitment to be more closely connected to other chapters, we sent our pledges to other Beta chapters in Texas. The experience on all sides has been great. We extend special thanks to the UCLA Betas who treated us so warmly during our recent trip. We are thankful for everything from a place to stay to The Price is Right. We look forward to visiting again as we strive to defend our undefeated streak at the Rose Bowl and bring home the national championship. — Fernando C. Ruiz

’06, secretary, viperolla@hotmail.com Advisors: 4 Members: 31 Academic: 2.61 RM: Excellent

Convention: Yes Finance: $4,588.49 Ritual: Yes

Texas A&M (ΕΗ)

Howdy! The chapter got off to another great start this school year, by receiving a Sisson award at Convention and recruiting 20 new members, the second largest class on campus. The chapter continues to build relationships with parents and alumni by facilitating tailgates for each home football game. The tailgates began last year and have increased in popularity each weekend, both by word of mouth and by being featured on a Fox Sports Net pre-game show. We have also continued to work with the City of Bryan, participating in the HOSTS program and volunteering at the city’s annual Fall Festival. There are great things happening in Aggieland and, with the chapter’s momentum, its new young leaders will continue the trend for years to come. — J.

Ryan Zimmer ’06, president, 979-820-0713, johnryanzimmer@gmail.com Advisors: 5 Members: 28 Academic: 2.91 RM: Excellent

Convention: Yes Finance: $2,588.93 Ritual: Yes

Texas A&MCorpus Christi (ΖΡ)

Zeta Rho chapter of Beta Theta Pi is proud to have its largest pledge class to date. We have had a significant increase in GPA and are above the all mens, undergraduate, and all-fraternity averages. Four members attained 4.0 GPAs in the spring semester and five were on the deans list. The second annual Third Coast Classic Charity Fishing Tournament raised $5,000 for muscular dystrophy and will send eight children with MD to a special summer camp.

Zeta Rho has three men on the IFC including President Joshua Machicek ’05. Five members of the chapter are active in Order of Omega

Greek honor society, including President Alex Snowden ’07. Additionally, new member Seamus Nelson serves as vice-president of the Student Government Association. Zeta Rho is excited about the future and very happy to see growth in all aspects of the chapter. — Bar-

rett C. Fines ’06, president, 361-334-0631, bfine26@hotmail.com

Advisors: 5 Members: 87 Academic: 2.80 RM: Excellent

Convention: Yes Finance: $0.00 Ritual: No

Texas-Arlington (∆Ρ)

Delta Rho chapter has had an amazing year so far, continuing to surpass all expectations after winning its second Sisson award.

Recruitment proved successful, resulting in 12 high quality and motivated pledges. Academically, we earned a chapter GPA of 2.911, ranking above the all-mens, all-Greek and allcampus averages. The chapter held its first annual “Beta’s Night at the Movies” the proceeds of which went to a cancer patient. We are also saving to buy costumes to revitalize our well known “Heroes-for-Hope” philanthropy event. Selling “Beta Posters” is our new chapter fund raiser and is off to a very successful start. In addition, Order of Omega honorary society inducted three of our members: Colin Cannon ’06, Bryce Oliver ’06 and Ryan Hoopes ’07, who was also IFC President. Overall, the chapter is becoming increasingly prominent on campus and in the community through leadership and excellence. — Nick Chappell ’07, sec-

retary, ntchapp@yahoo.com

Advisors: 1 Members: 32 Academic: 2.75 RM: Excellent

Convention: Yes Finance: $0.00 Ritual: Yes

Texas Tech (∆Μ)

Delta Mu chapter at Texas Tech had a strong start to the fall 2005 semester. We had the highest return rate during rush and gave bids to 33 new members through formal and 18 through open rush, yielding one of our largest pledge classes to date. Our GPA was 2.97, surpassing the Greek average of 2.82. Leadership has been outstanding with four freshman council members, eight student government senators, six members in Order of Omega and eight in Omicron Kappa Delta. We have four chairmen assisting and planning Relay for Life. At the end of fall semester, Delta Mu chapter was number one in intramurals. We continue to have strong participation at Ronald McDonald House and, with the help of our new President Ryan Todd, we raised more than $10,000 at our Beta 500 philanthropy event, benefiting the American Cancer Society. — Ryan D. Clower ’07, secre-

tary, 214-686-6953, ryanclower@yahoo.com

Advisors: 5 Members: 90 Academic: 2.84 RM: Excellent

Convention: Yes Finance: $12,492.25 Ritual: Yes

Toronto (ΘΖ)

Theta Zeta has entered the academic year with zeal unparalleled in previous years. Spearheaded by our chapter executive, we have set the bar high for ourselves and have exceeded our own expectations. Rush Chairman Nicholas V. D’amico ’07 organized an effective and revamped recruitment program producing a diverse group of nine outstanding young men. The chapter has truly risen to the occasion on the eve of its 100th anniversary and the upcoming convention here in Toronto.

Neil A. Fernandes ’06 was elected treasurer of the Greek Fraternal Association. Mark H. Stinson ’08 continues to lead the football team as both its quarterback and co-captain. Philanthropy has not been forgotten with our participation in Habitat for Humanity and our annual Halloween haunted house for the children of our neighborhood. Thanks to the leadership of President Michael T. Wynne ’06, Theta Zeta looks toward the future with great pride. — Neil

A. Fernandes ’06, secretary, 416-846-1787, el_smilo@hotmail.com

Advisors: 5 Members: 17 Academic: 2.87 RM: Excellent

Convention: Yes Finance: $283.23 Ritual: No

Truman State (ΖΞ)

Coming on the heels of a historical summer during which we were fortunate enough to win the coveted Sisson and Knox awards, the men of Zeta Xi chapter have continued their success well into the fall semester. Recently, we held our first kickoff retreat after partnering with the Men of Principle Initiative, an event that was regarded as nothing less than a success. On campus, the men of Zeta Xi continue to shine both in and out of the classroom. Last spring, 19 of our active members achieved 4.0 GPAs, helping Zeta Xi actives to post a 3.38 overall GPA, which was first among all fraternities on campus. Outside the classroom, the men of Zeta Xi continue to excel in all areas across campus. After another outstanding homecoming effort and great contributions from our 26 stellar new members, Vice President Michael Hoeh ’06 was elected homecoming king. The men of Zeta Xi are proud to say that, in addition to the reigning homecoming king, we can boast that the current IFC president, student body president, Greek week king, outgoing IFC treasurer and president of Habitat for Humanity, the largest organization on campus, are all brothers of the Zeta Xi chapter. — Jordan

H. McGaughey ’07, secretary, 314-608-3087, jo63019@aol.com

Advisors: 5 Members: 91 Academic: 3.30 RM: Excellent

Convention: Yes Finance: $188.26 Ritual: Yes

Utah (ΓΒ)

Gamma Beta chapter had a historic summer. The chapter sent eight men to various leadership development programs across the country

and held Recruitment Through Scholarship for the first time. With the help of RTS, we successfully recruited a 21-man pledge class in the fall. The chapter house looks better than ever after a successful alumni fund raising event for new carpets, lights and appliances.

Along with District Chief Chris Conabee, the chapter launched a guest speaker program for the fall. The first speaker, Olympic Gold Medalist Jimmy Shea Jr., spoke to a packed chapter house earlier this semester. Many other events are planned for the fall including the exciting return of a great Gamma Beta tradition: Robin Hood! — Michael P. Warren ’06, president, 801-

633-0864, dubbs182@hotmail.com Advisors: 5 Members: 82 Academic: 2.79 RM: Excellent

Convention: Yes Finance: $0.00 Ritual: No

Vanderbilt (ΒΛ)

The first semester for Beta Lambda chapter at Vanderbilt University has been a great one. The chapter took a strong fall pledge class of six members, each of whom has excelled throughout pledgeship. This chapter has also excelled in the classroom, with the third highest fraternity GPA. On the athletic field, the flag football team is currently undefeated!

The Beta Lambda chapter continues to contribute through community service by holding the annual BBQ for a Cure, benefiting cancer research, and through various other community service organizations on campus. Four Betas serve on a 16-member board of Vanderbilt’s largest community service event, which last year raised more than $100,000 for the Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital! Beta Lambda looks forward to another strong pledge class in the spring and to continued excellence for years to come! —James J. Gnall ’07, president,

301-801-2463, james.j.gnall@vanderbilt.edu

Advisors: 3 Members: 82 Academic: 3.20 RM: Excellent

Convention: Yes Finance: $437.76 Ritual: Yes

Villanova (ΖΕ)

Last spring, our chapter had the highest fraternity GPA: 3.2, which was higher than Villanova’s all-mens average. We held our fall philanthropic event, Beta Rose, a sorority pageant in which various chapters stage skits to support our philanthropy—cerebral palsy. We are assembling care packages to support our soldiers abroad.

Marc Cangemi ‘06 won the Greek Man of the Year award, Stephen Noto ‘08 was elected vice president of public relations, and we recently congratulated Joseph Monani ‘07 as chapter president. We initiated three new members this fall and expect a large spring class.

— Christopher T. Gallo ’06, president, 732-

306-5322,

christopher.gallo@villanova.edu

Advisors: 2 Members: 31 Academic: 3.17 RM: Excellent

Convention: Yes Finance: $0.00 Ritual: Yes

Virginia Tech (ΑΦ)

During the fall semester, Alpha Phi colony has worked diligently and aggressively in pursuit of re-chartering at the 167th Convention in Toronto. This has been the ultimate goal of the brothers for the past two years. Their first major philanthropy was hosting a campus-wide pillow fight to raise money for hurricane relief. Over 950 people participated, including Head Football Coach Frank Beamer and Head Basketball Coach Seth Greenberg. This event raised $2,000 and was featured on ESPN, MSNBC, FOX News and CNN. Less than three weeks later, approximately $700 was raised at a bowling tournament held for the benefit of cancer patient and fellow brother, Brian Reed ’93. Alpha Phi is also proud of its promising new member class of 13 freshmen student leaders, athletes and scholars. The foundation for a bright future has been set, and regaining our charter remains our top priority. — William Hung ’07, whung@vt.edu Advisors: 5 Members: 53 Academic: 3.05 RM: Excellent

Convention: Yes Finance: $641.75 Ritual: Yes

Wabash (Τ)

Tau chapter of Beta Theta Pi is having a productive year. The brothers recruited a pledge class of 15 young men of strong character. They are excited about what these young men can bring to the chapter. The chapter sent more than 20 brothers to leadership events this summer. There were 12 brothers at The Institute for Men of Principle, six at the Convention, and two attended the Donald W. English Beta Wilderness Challenge.

As a result, Tau chapter won the Charles Henry Hardin award for outstanding leadership. In addition to attending leadership events, Tau chapter helped raise more than $3,000 for victims of Hurricane Katrina. Additional philanthropy projects include volunteering at the local animal shelter. The brothers are not content to rest on their accomplishments, but are looking forward to future endeavors. — Joshua

D. Owens ’07, president, 317-902-5740, owensjo@wabash.edu Advisors: 6 Members: 66 Academic: 2.88 RM: Excellent

Convention: Yes Finance: $0.00 Ritual: Yes

Washington (ΒΩ)

Over the summer, a number of members attended various leadership opportunities. These included UIFI, The Institute for Men of Principle and the General Convention. As a result, the Chapter was returned to “Good” status. This change can be attributed to the collective leadership of our officers, as well as the improved and positive morale of our chapter as a whole. We recruited a bright and well-rounded pledge class of 27, and our goal will be to instill in them the knowledge and principles which have made Beta Omega one of the elite fraternities on campus.

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our strong leadership and effective operations, we believe this challenge can certainly be met this year. Beta Omega hopes to continue its strong involvement on campus, the community (Caroling for Cans in December) and in the classroom (top chapter GPA for the last two quarters). — Russell E. Ettinger ’07, phil-

anthropic chairman, 206-526-7311, rett5@u. washington.edu Advisors: 5 Members: 79 Academic: 3.40 RM: Excellent

Convention: Yes Finance: $87.75 Ritual: No

Washington & Jefferson (Γ)

Gamma chapter had an excellent spring 2005 semester, exceeding the all-Greek GPA and the all-mens average. Jay Atkins ’06, Gerald Quattro ’08, Jack Smith ’08 and Brian Train ’07 were on the deans list. The Washington Blood Bank drive sponsored by the chapter collected 55 pints, which exceeded expectations considerably.

This year’s homecoming was a great success, with brothers from the 1940s to 2005 in attendance. The brothers on the water polo team had a great season and represented both Beta and Washington & Jefferson well. The brothers will move into their brand new house this coming December. As always, any and all alumni are welcome to come check the place out.

— Joseph J. Putila Jr. ’07, secretary, 724-503-

1070, putilajj@washjeff.edu

Advisors: 5 Members: 32 Academic: 3.09 RM: Excellent

Convention: Yes Finance: $0.00 Ritual: Yes

Washington-St. Louis (ΑΙ)

Alpha Iota claimed both the Sisson award and the Campus Involvement award at Convention—achievements which set the tone for the Chapter’s goals and objectives. We continue to strive toward academic excellence, ranking first among all fraternities with a spring 2005 chapter GPA of 3.4, well above the all-mens average, and eight brothers receiving a GPA of 4.0. Our second annual parents weekend was a great success with a silent auction raising more than $3,200 for our annual Thurtene Carnival. We continue to do well in Greek-wide events, winning Greek week as well as Delta Gamma’s Anchor Splash.

Our capstone philanthropy effort remains the very successful annual Four-Square Tournament. This year’s event fielded more than 20 teams and raised more than $7,500 for St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital. We have yet another strong fall pledge class and we are excited to see exceptional freshmen vie for the Recruitment Through Scholarship awards in the coming months. — George A. Alba ’07, secretary,

832-457-2466, gaalba@artsci.wustl.edu

Advisors: 7 Members: 65 Academic: 3.45 RM: Excellent

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Washington State (ΓΘ)

With formal and informal recruitment, the new pledge class numbers 13 with a chapter record of nine formal “signs”. Currently, the freshman pledge class is working hard on its academics and planning community service projects while also working with the rest of the chapter in striving to complete the Knox requirements. Recently, Jesse Geleynse was elected director of scholarship for IFC and Tim Freeburg earned a position on the WSU football team as a long snapper.

Gamma Theta is looking forward to another successful spring semester. — Nicholas R.

Antich ’04, 509-333-5052, nantich@wsu.edu

Advisors: 7 Members: 58 Academic: 3.01 RM: Excellent

Convention: Yes Finance: $0.00 Ritual: Yes

Wesleyan (ΜΕ)

Mu Epsilon thrives, with 59 brothers ensuring the vitality of one of Beta’s oldest chapters in continuous existence. We began the year with a 3.2 GPA, and three seniors are writing honors theses. The Beta Lecture Series, led by Michael Frank ‘08, featured three fall speakers, including former Congressman Sam Gejdenson, who attracted a standing room only crowd. Varsity Soccer Captain Kevin Lohela ’06 led the team to a NESCAC title and NCAA tournament berth. Varsity football kicker AJ Taucher ’08 posted one of the highest punt averages in NESCAC, and Mike Frank was 4-0 in fall tennis. We expect men’s varsity lacrosse, a/k/a the Beta team, to be even stronger than last year’s Little Three champions. But because the Wesleyan administration deems fraternities politically incorrect, every brother who lives at Beta must also pay for an empty dorm room. The Wesleyan Student Assembly has resolved that “Greek organizations must have the right to exist . . .,” but the administration seems intransigent. We depend on alumni support, and we are enormously grateful to those who help keep the lights on. We hope to see many of you at the Baird Association dinner in May, and we look forward to this summer’s Convention. Although the fall issue of The Beta Theta Pi indicated that we did not attend last year’s Convention, we did have a voting delegate there. — Rob-

ert P. Chang ’07, secretary, 240-418-1570, rpchang@wesleyan.edu.

Advisors: 1 Members: 51 Academic: 3.10 RM: Excellent

Convention: Yes Finance: $0.00 Ritual: No

West Chester (ΖΣ)

Zeta Sigma chapter started the fall semester on the right foot after winning the Sisson award over the summer. Vincent Franchino won New Member of the Year with a cumulative GPA of 3.9. Tony Cusati, president of Zeta Sigma chapter, held a 5K run to benefit brain cancer. Patrick McAndress started the Cystic Fibrosis Organization which is a new campus organization formed to raise

money and awareness for Cystic Fibrosis. Zeta Sigma recruited a quality pledge class of six new members this fall and plans to keep adding to its bright future. — Ryan A. Miller ’07,

rm576333@wcupa.edu

Advisors: 4 Members: 35 Academic: 2.59 RM: Excellent

Convention: Yes Finance: $3,123.84 Ritual: Yes

West Virginia (ΒΨ)

Spring and fall 2005 brought 25 new men into the Chapter to share a 105-year tradition on campus. Beta Psi won the highest GPA award for the fourth consecutive year, along with several other Greek awards including campus involvement, leadership training and community service. Frank Acuri serves as IFC recruitment officer; Pledge Robby Zak was appointed by the student government president as secretary, and T.J. Simyak was chosen Alpha Phi sweetheart. Our partnership with the Mario Lemieux Cancer Research Foundation continues to draw outstanding support for our annual philanthropy. The Chapter suffered a devastating blow when the house mascot, Cat, died in an unfortunate accident. The support from sororities and friends has been of tremendous help. House improvements are still a critical area of concern. We are working with local alumni to set up a golf tournament open to all alumni. If you are interested in helping or attending, please contact us. — James Fisher

’05, recruitment chairman, 304-685-6531, jfisher6@mix.wvu.edu Advisors: 0 Members: 42 Academic: 3.19 RM: Excellent

Convention: Yes Finance: $0.00 Ritual: Yes

Western Ontario (∆Α)

Delta Alpha chapter has had a great start to the 2005-06 academic year. On Saturday, October 29, we held a haunted house with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Canada, as well as the girls from the local chapter of AOÐ.

This is now an annual event and, once again, we had an excellent turnout. The hockey season is underway as well. Our team is looking stronger than ever, and we hope to defend the interfraternal championship we won last year.

— Ryan T. McLaughlin ’05, 519-630-6116,

ryantmclaughlin@hotmail.com

Advisors: 2 Members: 43 Academic: 2.84 RM: Excellent

Convention: Yes Finance: $723.54 Ritual: No

Westminster (Α∆)

Alpha Delta chapter continued its longevity at Westminster College by returning 13 of 14 members from last year’s pledge class, and by successfully recruiting 20 new affiliates during rush this fall. Of the 20 freshmen offered bids, 13 participate in a collegiate sport and all 20 had a high school GPA of 3.0 or higher. Betas continue to strive in leadership at Westminster College by assuming major positions in Blue Blazers Investment

Committee, Student Government Association, and pre-law and pre-business fraternities among other organizations. Additionally, 33 of Alpha Delta chapter’s 62 members and affiliates participate in a college sport. The men of Alpha Delta have hosted many successful social occasions such as homecoming party, Halloween party, and family weekend, at which the chapter raised money for its new house through silent auctions and many generous donations. — Nicholas A. Farris ’08, secretary,

573-592-5940, nafarris7385@hotmail.com

Advisors: 6 Members: 42 Academic: 2.93 RM: Excellent

Convention: Yes Finance: $0.00 Ritual: Yes

Whitman (ΓΖ)

One of our biggest sources of pride is our philanthropy program. This semester, we pioneered a program called “Beta Buddies”, in which we send members three days a week to supervise and interact with children at a local elementary school. Gamma Zeta members are involved in a myriad of campus activities, from sports to various music groups to student government. With a pledge class of 17, we look forward to a great year. — Gabriel

J. Bosworth ’06, secretary, 509-527-5784, boswogj@whitman.edu Advisors: 5 Members: 54 Academic: 3.35 RM: Excellent

Convention: Yes Finance: $362.92 Ritual: No

Wichita State (∆Γ)

Delta Gamma placed second in the spring 2005 semester among all fraternities with a chapter GPA above 2.9. Our annual philanthropy event, Victory in the Valley, was extremely successful with the participation of the entire membership.

We have also committed ourselves to smaller philanthropy events such as a “spook walk” for an elementary school and have plans for involvement with Big Brothers and Big Sisters.

Delta Gamma chapter won the soccer intramural championship at WSU, and is on pace to win the all sports trophy once again. Our excellent recruitment efforts have yielded a very strong and unique pledge class. These efforts have been aided by alumni contributions totaling $400,000 to use in an RTS program. This will sustain our recruitment efforts for years to come. — Ahmaida T. Zeglam ’07, secre-

tary, 316-204-5712, bringit167@yahoo.com

Advisors: 5 Members: 45 Academic: 3.048 RM: Excellent

Convention: Yes Finance: $0.00 Ritual: Yes

Willamette (ΓΣ)

This semester began with the initiation of Marc Campisi ’08 and Oliver Donaldson ’08. The men of Gamma Sigma have again come out in force to serve Willamette as class senators. Members hold six of the 21 elected seats, including

four of the five senior positions. At kickoff, the Chapter pledged to devote time and energy to two areas: expansion and alumni relations.

Alumni relations, overseen by Galen Smith ’06 have taken a huge step forward. Thanks to the dedicated efforts of alumnus Pat McLarney ’63, the fall reunion weekend was a huge success for all Gamma Sigma alumni and members. Also, local alumni such as former US Congressman Denny Smith ’60 took on the task of organizing additional events and asked for full chapter participation. With solid alumni backing, Gamma Sigma is ready to make progress on integrating into the Greek Commons system being added to the Willamette campus. — Rob-

ert D. Heck ’07, secretary, 503-480-2754, bheck@willamette.edu Advisors: 3 Members: 31 Academic: 3.11 RM: Excellent

Convention: Yes Finance: $22.69 Ritual: Yes

William & Mary (ΖΥ)

Several brothers came back inspired with new ideas after attending Convention. Most notable was the idea for our kickoff retreat; this retreat allowed us to get started on the right foot by sharing ideas on how we could improve and by recalling the principles that were attractive to us when we were rushing. We had a successful recruitment and accepted ten outstanding pledges.

These gentlemen include the sophomore class president and vice president, as well as Beta legacy, Rob Cottrell ’09. We participated fully in philanthropy events, raising money for the victims of Hurricane Katrina and St. Jude’s Children Hospital. Our strength comes from the amazing role set by our upperclassmen.

We are fortunate to have such devoted and driven individuals leading our Fraternity. With brothers being leaders in other campus organizations, there are clearly large shoes to fill.

The actions of all our brothers have helped Beta become known as a leader on campus, as well as the school’s gentlemanly fraternity.

Now that we have established ourselves on campus, we have another challenge to face . . . learning to sing! — Chris Lakhiani ’08,

public relations chairman, cxlakh@wm.edu Advisors: 5 Members: 39 Academic: 3.17 RM: Excellent

Convention: Yes Finance: $0.00 Ritual: Yes

Wisconsin (ΑΠ)

Alpha Pi had another strong semester this fall, with a quality pledge class of seven. This year’s homecoming festivities gave the Madison Betas an opportunity to proudly debut the newly painted first floor (a delicate shade of blue, of course), a brand new roof (thankfully not as delicate) and a surveillance camera system to ensure that these investments remain safe. Our strong push for community involvement continued with another spirited round of Trick or Treat with the Greeks, ensuring that the underprivileged children of the Madison area would have a happy Halloween. The flag football team did

not meet so heartwarming an end, with a playoff defeat sending off three senior teammates.

With hockey season on the horizon, however, Alpha Pi is eager for a chance to set things straight. — Maxwell S. Lord ’07, scholarship

chairman, 414-732-9359, mslord@wisc.edu

Advisors: 5 Members: 41 Academic: 3.024 RM: Excellent

Convention: Yes Finance: $0.00 Ritual: No

WisconsinOshkosh (ΖΖ)

This summer, Zeta Zeta received the Sisson award at the 166th General Convention.

On August 27, several alumni and actives finished the move-in process into our new house—hanging composites, planting bushes and fixing various items. We had a great start to the academic year with six brothers serving as student orientation leaders. Zeta Zeta partnered with the ladies of Gamma Phi Beta to raise funds for Red Cross hurricane relief efforts. Our campus leadership includes two OSA senators and two IFC executive board members. Fall recruitment went well and we now have eight great men as pledges. Among them, two are Recruitment Through Scholarship recipients. On September 17, we held a successful second annual active/alumni softball outing. We are in the trial semester of the Beta Point System and the competition is heating up. — Nathan M. Gribowski ’07, president,

920-252-0560, gribon93@uwosh.edu

Advisors: 5 Members: 25 Academic: 2.48 RM: Excellent

Convention: Yes Finance: $187.65 Ritual: No

Wittenberg (ΑΓ)

Alpha Gamma chapter has been active in every aspect of Beta life. In September, the chapter hosted a very successful philanthropy event, raising more than $1,000 for Kits 4 Kids, with over 350 students, faculty and staff attending. The house took four outstanding new members who will be initiated in November.

Brian Cataldi ’07 was homecoming chairman for Wittenberg, planning a flawless weekend and representing Beta Spirit on campus. That same weekend, the McCreight chapter house’s 50th anniversary and the new restrooms were celebrated with a rededication ceremony and alumni cookout. The Beta Principles continue to draw special attention from Alpha Gamma, as 11 actives recently visited the Hall of Chapters in Oxford for a ritual retreat led by Michael S. Wolford, Miami ’04. Other recent events include a haunted coffeehouse social event and the yearly faculty dinner, with guests including recently installed university President Mark Erickson and his wife Lin. — Darren

A. Smith ’06, president, 304-657-9478, s06. dsmith@wittenberg.edu Advisors: 1 Members: 21 Academic: 2.81 RM: Excellent

Convention: Yes Finance: $0.00 Ritual: No

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Thomas O. Brown, Florida ’06

In Loving Memory

On Saturday, October 29, 2005, after celebrating the University of Florida’s victory at the annual Florida-Georgia football game, happiness quickly turned to sadness as 23year-old Tom Brown was found beaten and unconscious in front of the CSX building in downtown Jacksonville. He died within the hour.

Brown was a senior, majoring in building construction. When he wasn’t at school, Tom usually went home to Merritt Island, Fla., to help his mother with their family restaurant. He was known as the “fix-it” man in his Chapter, and nicknamed “Paul Bunyan.”

Named Brother of the Year for 2003-04, he was well-respected by his brothers. Using his building construction skills, he played an integral role in keeping the Beta house up to fire safety codes. Tom’s skills also came into play during homecoming; his dedication and hard work inspired others to stay with him working into the night to construct the Beta’s parade float.

To celebrate Tom’s life, a memorial scholarship fund has been established with the University of Florida. This fund will provide scholarships in the M.E. Rinker School of Building Construction, where Tom was a student. Donations may be sent to: Thomas O. Brown Fund; c/o College of Design, Construction & Planning Development; 366 ARCH; P.O. Box 115701; Gainesville, FL 32611-5701.

Amherst

Dunbar, Henry F. ’44. Worked in the family textile business, and then got his PhD in physical education. He became coach of swimming at Amherst and encouraged rowing as a club sport and got women involved in sports.

Hamill, Hugh M. Jr. ’51. He was an imaginative and dedicated teacher and published the standard critical work on the beginnings of Mexican independence. He trained many PhDs in facets of Latin American history. Was a director for two decades at Connecticut. Survived by wife Betsy, four children and nine grandchildren.

Michener, James A. ’41, July

Carnegie Mellon

Clay, Victor G. Jr. ’50, June 18. Beta son George F. ’76.

Case

Wallace, John D. ’41, June 26

Johnson, Carl G.A. ’42, Sept. 25. Served in the Navy during WWII and headed the Reserve units as captain. He worked for Ohio Brass Co. and 36 years for Alloy Engineering, retiring as president. He was active with the Lakewood/Rocky River Rotary Club and enjoyed traveling. Survived by wife (of 62 years) Ruth; daughter Holly Wheelan; son Michael; Beta son G. Taylor, Kenyon ’83, two grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren.

Melick, Lawrence L. ’40, July 8. Former chairman and CEO of Vista Industries Inc. Survived by wife Irene, daughter Cheryl Courtney, grandson and great-grandson.

Beta brother R. Kenneth ’50.

California-Berkeley

Centre

Ball State

Lantz, Jeffery S. ’86, Jan. 13, 2005

Bethany

Hoak, Frank W. ’45, July 4. Beta brother George M. Jr. ’45

Bowdoin

Bowles, George M. (Corky) ’52, June 8. He was active in San Francisco cultural affairs in addition to running his family’s Los Banos farming operation. The great-grandson of land baron and cattle king, Henry Miller, he was a collector of rare books and 18th century English porcelain. Well known in social circles and for his black-tie dinner dances. Beta brother Henry M., Colorado School of Mines (dec.)

Staniford, Kenneth J. Jr. (Bud) ’45, July 13.

Beta brother Richard H. ’55.

Wheatcroft, Ronald G. ’58, June 22. He continued his athletic career as a starter on the varsity football team earning all-Coast horrors in his senior year. He worked for Coldwell Banker in the commercial division then joined Lion Properties, which became a major developer of real estate projects in the greater San Diego area. He remained active in the real estate business until his

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death. Survived by wife Dana, daughters Julie Wheaton and Jill Flyckt, son Woods and seven grandchildren. Beta brother Gary D. ’56.

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Leech, Brice T. (Pete) ’43, July 22, 2004.

Beta brother Joseph C. ’51 and son James C. ’87. Served as district chief, 1957-60.

Nichols, Thomas B. Jr. ’47, July 30 Simpson, William G. Jr. ’53, April 11

Colgate

Harder, Richard R. (Dick) ’46, June 17.

He worked as a geophysicist for G.S.I. and later Texas Instruments. Enjoyed traveling to foreign countries, watercolor painting and gardening. Survived by wife Carolyn, daughter Martha, son Russell and two grandchildren.

Theisen, Vincent A. ’36, April 17

Colorado

Broadhurst, Henry P. ’48, Aug. 25 Counley, Richard T. ’41, Aug. 3

Cornell

Reed, Francis S. ’41, March 12, 2004

Dartmouth

Campbell, Paul J. ’47, July 15

Denison

Inman, Charles E. (Chuck) ’53, June 17.

He spent 21 years as a U.S. Navy physician and another 15 years as a civilian physician mostly in the San Diego area until retiring with Parkinson’s disease. Survived by wife (of 50 years) Nancy, daughter Judith, sons Douglas and D. Scott and five grandchildren.

Keeler, Joseph F. Jr. ’63, March 26, 2005 Klunder, Harvey E. ’35, June 13. He worked in the wholesale food business. Survived by wife Jane and Beta son David E. ’66.

Denver

Habel, Robert W. ’53, Nov. 4, 2004 Mead, Rev. Charles L. Jr. ’35, Jan. 13, 2005. Beta brother Robert S. ’40 and Beta nephew Richard W. ’63.

Nemeth, Ernest E. ’52, Sept. 18, 2004

DePauw

Goltermann, Richard M. ’50, Nov. 24, 2004 McCallister, Rev. Raymond F. Jr. ’56, Sept. 6. He served as minister of the First Christian Church in Illinois and Fulton, Mo., for more than three decades. At the time of his retirement he had the longest pastorate in his denomination in the United States.

He also served as chaplain of William Woods University for 25 years and was very involved in community groups and educational boards. He was appointed to an eight-year term on the Missouri State Board of Education by the governor. He was a great Cardinal fan and went to spring training. Survived by wife (of 48 years) Marilee, daughter Lynn Ann, son Brian F. and three grandchildren.

Neal, Robert C. ’55, June 4. He served in the Air Force. A graduate of the University of Michigan Law School, he practiced in San Diego. He was a very strong believer in supporting the Men of Principle initiative.

Survived by daughters Janet, Anne and

Shrine Marcia; sons Raymond and Robert, and longtime companion Jeanne.

Powell, Thomas M. ’98, Feb. 2004 Wright, Malcolm M. ’51, Aug. 15. He was an Army veteran of the Korean War. An insurance agent with Forrest Sherer for 43 years, he served as vice president for 15 years. He served on state and national producer councils in the insurance field and was very active in his community. Survived by daughter Catherine Flamion, son R. Bruce and one grandson. Beta uncle James G. Moore, Michigan (dec.)

Duke

Rodgers, Ralph J. Jr. ’45, March 14, 2005 Sargent, Edward A. ’42, June 18. After college, he headed to the NFL and played for the Cleveland Browns and Philadelphia Eagles. He served in the Army during WWII. He started his own business, Sargent Incinerators, and helped build Disney World. Survived by wife Terry; daughters Carol, Barbara and Lorrie; son Brad; Beta grandson Bradford G., Alabama ’02; granddaughter Rachel and one greatgrandson.

Simon, Robert R. ’49, July 14

Florida

Bransford, Dr. Lee E. Jr. ’35, Sept. 20. He served in the Army Air Force Medical Corp during WWII at the rank of major. He had a practice for 39 years, with surgeries on children and philanthropic work with the Lions Club. He loved boating, crabbing, shrimping and wild birds. Survived by wife Edna, daughters Beth and Linda, son Lee, seven grandchildren and three greatgrandchildren.

Breen, Robert E. ’39, June 3. He served in the Army Counter Intelligence Corps during WWII as a colonel and had a 30year career with Merrill Lynch. Survived by daughter Jane Holmes, son Robert Jr., four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

Brown, Thomas O. ’06, Oct. 29 (see page 54.)

Willing, David L. ’57, June 1

Georgia Tech

Buhls, James M. (Pete) ’49, Jan. 7, 2004

GMI

Pike, Kenneth A. ’69, April 2 Vincelli, Kenneth V. ’68, May 24

Idaho

Eskelin, Richard D. ’59, Aug. 3. He served in the Air Force as a major and a navigator on a C-124, and was a sales representative for Occidental Life who later served in the 47th session of the Senate. He worked as a CPA for Idaho State Parks and Recreation. Survived by sons Erik, Kevin and Randall.

Mead, Howard D. ’53, June 3, 2004 Neale, William F. (Bill) ’41, July 2. Beta son John W. ’68 and grandson Ryan S. ’00.

Straight, Carl J. ’34, June 15 Woodward, Ira R. Jr. ’34, Oct. 23, 2004

Illinois

Brigham, William H. ’46. Beta brother Erwin R. (dec.)

Lundeen, Namo J. ’66, Feb. 15, 2005. He was a salesman for Consillium Inc. Survived by daughter Jennifer and son Namo.

Indiana

Piper, James G. ’43, July 29. He served in the Army during WWII, the Korean War and Vietnam. Beta relative Thomas A. Riker, Michigan ’88.

Iowa

Blomgren, Francis H. (Jim) ’37, June 22.

He served in WWII and continued in the Army reserves as a colonel. He established the first Certified Public Accounting firm in Oskaloosa, and was the first CPA in that county. He was an outdoorsman who loved fishing and hunting. Blomgren played golf until he was 88 and was a licensed private pilot. He was active in the community and played a major role in the capital campaign for YMCA. Survived by daughters Carol Roever and Barbara Miller, son James Q., five grandchildren and great-grandson, two step daughters, two step grandchildren and two step greatgrandsons.

Sassen, Duane A. ’55, Feb. 2004

Iowa State

Burkhart, James R. ’38, May 11 Ebersole, Gordon K. ’34, Feb. 21, 2004

John Hopkins

Ivins, Vernon S. ’38, Oct. 25, 2004

Kansas

Blanchard, Robert H. ’55, June 11, 2004 Morton, Judge Robert B. ’34, June 25. He served in the Marine Corps as a colonel and was awarded the Bronze Star for his actions on Okinawa. Admitted to the bar in 1935, he was appointed special water counsel by the city commission. He was appointed judge of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court where he served until his retirement. Survived by son Rob, grandchildren and great-grandson.

Radford, Earle K. Jr. ’41, June 25 Spohn, Andrew G. ’66, July 1 Spencer, William C. ’48, Nov. 2004

Kansas State

Lehigh

Romig, Gerald C. Jr. ’60, July 11. He worked for Provident National Bank. A society bandleader and bassist, he was a partner in the Romig, Carney and Lewis Orchestra and Wooden Train Toy Store he ran with his wife in Chestnut Hills.

Survived by wife Judy, daughters Wend and Meredith, sons Chris and Scott and 11 grandchildren.

Maine

Graham, Ralph E. Jr. ’43, June 13. He served in the Army Air Corp. during WWII as a pilot and the China-Burma-India Theater. He was an independent oil producer. Active in his community, he was a 32nd degree Mason and Shriner. Survived by wife Jo, children, step-children and grandchildren.

Michigan

Flynn, Leon M. ’51, June 15 Meier, A. Jay. Jr. ’50, Sept. 20. He served in the Air Force, attaining the rank of first lieutenant in the Korean War. He worked as an insurance broker and registered financial planner for more than 45 years and was a loyal supporter of local alumni club. Survived by wife (of 50 years) JoEllen, daughter Jeanine Devine, son Joseph (Jody) and two grandchildren.

Schreiner, William H. ’55, Aug. 4 Scott, Will ’43, May 26

Michigan State

Hill, Douglas W. Jr. ’53, June 18

Minnesota

Edwins, James H. ’76, Dec. 3, 2004 Hays, Christopher A. ’80, June 10, 2004 Keller, Richard B. ’49, June 7

Mississippi

Davis, H. Stephen Jr. ’57, July 21. Beta Uncle Edward P. ’39

Missouri

Patterson, Doyle ’39, March 30, 2004.

Beta father John E., Virginia (dec.)

Darling, Richard B. ’46, Dec. 21, 2004 Gambill, Delbert C. ’51, Aug. 3

Dietrich, John D. ’39, June 11. He served in the Army during WWII as a major in the Coast Artillery, and later operated a dairy farm and a sheep ranch. He was active in his community. In honor of his military service, an honor guard performed a flag presentation ceremony at his funeral.

Survived by wife (of 20 years) Louise, daughter Mary, sons Robert and James, two grandchildren and one great granddaughter. Beta grandson Michael Lake, Kansas ’94.

Kershner, Hugh C. Jr. ’45, June 4 Paulsen, Allen E. ’56, Aug.

Holmes, William R. ’48, Aug. 1. Beta brother James F. Jr. ’43.

McGee, Julian M. Jr. ’52, July 29 Williamson, William T. Jr. ’44, April 28.

Beta brother Dan S. ’46.

Knox

North Dakota

Smith, Jack R. ’52, Jan. 2004

Lawrence

Buanya, Kwabena (Kobby), Sept. 8. A sophomore pledge from Ghana, Kobby died as a result of an accidental drowning at the campus Recreation Center. He was a sophomore and on the men’s soccer team preparing for the fall varsity sports season. He was actively involved in Lawrence International.

MIT

Eddy, Robert C. ’38, June 30

Nebraska

Stoner, Laurence D. II ’47, March 21

North Carolina

Jaeger, Kenneth D. ’58, April 22, 2004

Northwestern

Darling, Richard B. ’46, Dec. 21, 2004 Gambill, Delbert C. ’51, Aug. 3 Scott, John M. Jr. ’49, Aug. 9. He served in the Navy during the Korean War. He had an active business career included jobs in consulting, investment banking, industry and private investments. His curiosity and story telling were legendary. Grandsom of Walter D. Scott, president of Northwestern form 1920-39. Survived by wife Patty, Beta

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Ohio

Miller, Col. William E. ’51, Sept. 13. He was a command pilot in the Air Force, assigned to Japan as member of special weapons gunnery team, participated in operation hand clasp II. He served as an instructor pilot in Germany as chief of Flight Operations. He flew 800 combat support hours in Vietnam. At Randolph AFB in Texas, he was chief of the standardization and evaluation, and later group commander of personnel/administration.

He received many military decorations and awards including Legion of Merit, the Distinguished Flying Cross, the Bronze Star, the Air Medal with seven oak leaf clusters, the Meritorious Service Medal and the Air Force Commendation Medal. Survived by wife Jane, daughters Melissa and Melody and son Dean.

Ohio State

Baker, Alfred W. ’69, Dec. 26, 2004 Huston, Fred R. ’54, July 12. Beta son Todd E., Purdue ’84.

Kinnear, Kenneth E. (Kenny) ’36, April 17.

He was a man with a great mind, an appetite for life and an incredible work ethic.

He worked as an insurance agent with his father-in-law and eventually bought him out. He was active in his community.

Survived by wife (of 66 years) Margaret (Ramey), daughter Judith Hamilton, son Kenneth (Kim), four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Beta brother Willis H. (dec.)

Olson, John N. ’66, Dec. 7, 2004 Rudin, Walter M. ’35, June 4. He served in the Navy during WWII as a lieutenant.

A loyal Buckeye, he was a recipient of the Alumni Centennial award and served on the advisory board. He was president of the Rudin Co. Dept. Store. Very involved in his community, he received the Lifetime Achievement award by Knox County Chamber of Commerce. Survived by daughter Patti Albaugh, son Walter M., three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Beta brother John W. Jr., Denison (dec.)

Ohio Wesleyan

Austin, Dr. Douglas V. ’59, July 4 Long, William A. ’51, Aug. 24. He was chapter president and on the varsity football team. He served in the Army in Japan.

He was a company executive of forest products and vice president with Diamond International 1951-70. He then joined Overhead Door Corp. as vice president and returned to New York City with St. Regis Paper Co., retiring as vice president of Inland Container Corp. in Indianapolis.

Survived by wife (of 51 years) Ann; daughter Leslie Melson; sons David, Steve and Jeff; 11 grandchildren, and Beta brother Thomas R. ’51. Beta father Allan C. (dec.)

Oklahoma

Coogan, John C. II ’48, May 3, 2004. Beta brother Fred L. Jr. (dec.)

Tankersley, William E. Jr. ’41, Feb. 23, 2004

Oklahoma State

Shirley, Stephen C. ’66, 2004

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Oregon

Greenough, Raymond D. ’77, Oct. 17, 2004 Near, Dwight H. Jr. ’40, Dec. 6, 2004. Beta grandson Mark D. Ericson ’08.

Pleier, Donald W. ’42, July 2 Pool, Jerome M. ’57, June 18. President of his chapter during his senior year, he joined ROTC and was commissioned as a lieutenant in the Army and then Captain in the infantry reserve. He spent his entire business career (35 years) with Jantzen Inc., rising through the ranks to become president, CEO and Board chairman. He was active in his community and served on many boards. After retirement, he was a volunteer consultant and advisor for businesses in Poland, Hungary, Bulgaria and Russia as they transitioned into free market economies. Survived by wife (of 52 years) Carole, daughter Tracy Reeve, sons Randall and Daniel and eight grandchildren.

Smith, Donald T. ’39, Sept. 3. He was a broker/owner of Coquelle Insurance.

Survived by wife Ann.

Oregon State

Brennan, John R. ’37, June 20 Grannis, Robert A. (Bob) ’49, July 10.

He served in the Army during WWII in combined domestic and foreign assignments. He had a long and varied career in retail sales and marketing. Survived by wife (of 54 years) Shirley; daughter Sarah Shoffler; sons Peter, Jonathon and Matthew; six grandchildren, and two step-grandchildren.

Runyon, Robert V. ’37, May 12. He worked for US Bank of Oregon as senior vice president. Survived by wife (of 65 years) Mary, son David and two grandchildren. Beta father Harry H., Rutgers (dec.)

Walker, Stanley B. ’48, July 8

Penn State

Canby, John H. ’40, June 10. He served in the Navy during WWII as a lieutenant.

He worked for 38 years at DuPont Co. Survived by wife (of 61 years) Cornelia, three children, seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Beta son William P., Washington & Lee ’71.

Pennsylvania

Foster, John J. ’39, March 21. He served in the Army during WWII as a captain, under the command of General George Patton.

He was a lifelong resident of Kansas City, Mo, and had a career with Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Co. for more than 60 years. The Kansas City Beta Alumni Association named him Man of the Year in 1979. Survived by wife (of 52 years) Betty, daughter Marilyn and Beta son John Jack III, Kansas ’76.

Grey, John T. ’48, Feb. 4, 2005 Knight, Frank M. Jr. ’41, Aug. 23. He was a composer and musician who wrote commercial jingles for products including Keebler cookies and Lawn-Boy mowers.

He worked by advertising agencies in Philadelphia and started his own productions. He composed music that accompanied televised World Series games and NFL highlights. He moved to Florida and did gig playing electric piano and singing.

Survived by wife Nancy, son Doug and stepsons.

Srebnick, Richard ’48, Nov. 7, 2004. Beta son Bart M., Northwestern ’80.

Puget Sound

Meyer, David J. ’85, Aug. 27. After a valiant eight year battle against a malignant brain tumor, he was a teacher of history and English, and coached football and basketball at Walla Walla High. He had an impact on his players on and off the field.

He was an active advocate for youth with disabilities, coaching Special Olympics and Challenge baseball, and was very active in his community. He was a gifted musician and songwriter. Survived by wife Michelle, daughter Kate and sons Kenny and Zachary.

Purdue

Cheney, Daniel R. ’75, Dec. 5, 2004. He was vice president of Enterprise Services and Solutions. Survived by wife Susan.

Goris, Arthur W. (Aussie) ’46, April 2005

Sewanee

Thomas, Robert I. ’61, May 6. He was commissioned as ensign in the Naval Supply Corp and graduated with distinction from the Naval Postgraduate School and the Naval War College. He created the initial computer system for the Center for Missing and Exploited Children. His community work included transporting patients to appointments and dialysis, and developing and administering the database for the Santa Council and resource consultant for Virginia Master Gardeners.

He shared many happy memories at his 40th reunion. Survived by wife Sherry, stepchildren and step grandchildren.

Stanford

MacIntosh. W. R. ’56, June 7 Smoot, Clement E. Jr. ’37, Feb. 6, 2005

Stevens

Dahl, Carl E. ’57, Nov. 16, 2004 Stuhrke, Frederick M. ’36, July 6. During WWII, he worked on special ship design projects for the Navy. Later, and for most of his career, he worked as a project engineer for Babcock & Wilcox, an engineering construction firm that specialized in steam generation power plants. Survived by wife (of 66 years) Doris; daughter Dianne Bunch; sons William, Richard, Frederick Jr. and Stephen; 13 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.

Westin, Warren C. ’42, June 21. Survived by wife (of 63 years) Jane.

Texas

Anderson, Andrew G. Jr. ’64, Aug. 2. He served in Navy ROTC, and worked with Kentwood Real Estate. He continued to be an avid photographer throughout his life, traveling to capture outdoor landscapes.

Survived by wife Sandy, daughters Lauren and Lindsay, son Nicholas and step-children Sean and Karen.

Nelson, Thomas E. Jr. ’56, June 6. He served in the Army and was active in banking, farming, ranching and real estate investments. Active in his community, he also enjoyed quail hunting. Survived by wife (of 46 years) Carol, daughter Rebecca Davis, sons Thomas E. III and John C. and four grandchildren.

Texas A&M

Shrine Evans, James W. Jr. (Jed) ’93, July 1. Died after a prolonged battle with Burkitt’s Lymphoma. He served as a prosecutor in the Smith C. district attorney’s office, as a legal clerk for the chief justice, as a staff attorney and had a private practice at Cruse, Scott, Henderson & Allen. Most recently with the law offices of Kroger, Myers, Frisby & Hirsch, he was known for his intelligence, wit and strong personal character and integrity. Survived by wife Stefanie and their three-year-old daughter Julianne.

Toronto

Taylor, Norman B. ’42, June 20 Yocom, Paul A. ’65, Aug. 8

Tulane

Hyatt, Arthur W. ’52, Aug. 29. He and his wife were victims of Hurricane Katrina.

Arthur served with the Army Military Police during the Korean War. He returned to the New Orleans area and resided in Pass Christian, Miss. Survived by daughter Carrie Gaskins, son Arthur W. Jr. and six grandchildren.

James, Robert B. ’33, July 1. Beta brother Philip E. Sr. (dec.)

Union

Meredith, Lyle H. ’32, Sept. 8. A wellknown pitcher of an undefeated season that led his team to earn baseball title, he served as a lieutenant in the Navy during WWII and remained in the reserves. He worked for Rockefeller Center Inc. for eight years and M.W. Kellogg Co. for more than 31 years. He enjoyed watch repair in retirement. Survived by wife (of 69 years) Libby, daughters Lynne Cotte and Jane Reilly, four grandchildren and four greatgrandchildren. Beta great-nephew Mark Coote ’95.

Utah

Clark, Jerry M. ’43, Aug. 29. He served in WWII as a Navy pilot, receiving the Distinguished Flying Cross and two Distinguished Service Medals. He later became a flight instructor with new aviators. He worked and helped manage lodges and guest ranches in Wyoming. He owned and managed the Clark’s Cafeterias in Salt Lake and Ye Lion’s Den in Ogden. Survived by five children, three stepsons, 11 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.

Lyon, Richard W. ’50, March 4, 2005.

Beta brother Alan J. ’54.

Vanderbilt

Wright, Thomas W. ’45, Feb. 17, 2004

Virginia

Carter, Dr. Hill Sr. ’29, June 29. He was a prominent cardiologist and close friend and doctor to notables in Washington, DC such as Senator John W. Warner Jr., Washington & Lee ’50; FBI chief Edgar Hoover; and numerous Supreme Court justices, congressmen, senators and visiting foreign dignitaries. Beta grandson Joseph J. Smith IV ’87.

Wabash

Voss, Leroy C. Jr. ’46, Nov. 24, 2004

Washington and Lee

Scott, Benjamin D. Jr. ’52, April 25

Thomas, Calvert ’38, June 17. He worked in a number of legal positions with the U.S. Government in Washington, DC before joining the legal staff of General Motors in Detroit. He served as GM’s federal tax counsel, corporate secretary and assistant general counsel of the New York office for 32 years. He was owner of Thomas Cadillac Jaguar, now headed by his sons. Active in civic and educational affairs, he served as mayor for two terms. Survived by wife (of 61 years) Margaret, daughter Carolyn Dold, sons Calvert and Douglas and eight grandchildren. Beta brothers W.D. Nelson (dec.) and Edmound Jr., Chicago (dec.)

Washington in St. Louis

Duetting, Willard H. ’34, Sept. 17. He had an active career as an executive for Xerox Corp in many locations. An avid golfer, he also loved to sail. Survived by wife Florence, daughter Patricia, son Michael and three grandchildren.

Wesleyan

McGown, Donald R. ’49, June 29, 2004 Walker, William E. ’33, June 29. A life-long athlete, he once held Wesleyan’s shot put record. He enlisted in the U.S. Army nine months before Pearl Harbor, and was Chief Warrant Officer of the 22nd Cavalry Reconnaissance Squadron when he was discharged in the war’s closing months.

Moving between Concord and Clayton, California, he was an active member of both the First Presbyterian Church of Concord and the Clayton Valley Presbyterian Church. When Clayton became an incorporated city in 1964 he became its first treasurer, and subsequently served as a director of the California Municipal Treasurers Association. As a volunteer with the Diablo Valley Literacy Council, he taught English to immigrants, and as a member of the Northern California Seniors Track Club, he put the shot and threw the discus until he was almost 80. His wife of 61 years, the former Dorothy Russell, died on September 1, 2005. They are survived by their three children, David, Katherine and John, and four grandchildren.

West Virginia

Ewing, Robert W. Jr. ’58, May Rodgers, Hazlett M. Jr. ’40, Dec. 6, 2004.

Beta brother Robert W. ’47

Westminster

Conrad, Dr. Marshall B. ’42, Jan. 21, 2004 Jakobe, Henry G. Sr. ’43, July 8

Western Ontario McKeon, Frederic A. ’59

Whitman

Ferguson, Baker ’39, June 10. He served in the Army Air Force and was taken prisoner after the B-17 bomber was shot down over Germany and survived to be liberated by General George S. Patton’s Third Army in 1945. He was employed as an investment analyst for Wells Fargo Bank in San Francisco. He taught economics and business administration at Whitman, and served as an assistant professor.

He returned to banking and became president of Baker Boyer Bank. He enjoyed several successful careers as an educator, banker and winemaker, renovating an old schoolhouse into a winery. He was able

to attend the official ground-breaking ceremonies of a Fitness Center bearing his name at Whitman. He made a tremendous contributions to the community. Survived by daughter Megan Clubb and two grandchildren. Beta relative Thompson Elliott, Amherst ’22.

Shuham, Walter W. ’39, July 3. He served in the Army during WWII as a message center officer, administering and supervising stations. Received WWII Victory Medal, Asiatic Pacific Service Medal, the Philippine Liberation Ribbon and American Campaign Medal. He lived briefly in Alaska, working for Standard Oil and was a partner in building the Alaska Forest Assoc. building. In 1954, he started his own accounting practice and for 40 years was an adjunct faculty member at the Ketchikan Community College. Survived by daughter Anne Hardy and two grandchildren.

Williams

Bruckner, Herbert A. ’34, May 1 Dodd, L. Kellsey II ’40, Sept. 8. Beta brother Howard S. Jr. ’45.

Wittenberg

Badgley, James L. ’58, June 8 Kurz, Rudolph C. ’40, July 4. Survived by wife (of 63 years) Harriet.

Snyder, Duane L. ’60, June 25. He was a junior high school guidance counselor and assistant principal. Survived by wife Nancy.

Yale

Cooper, Theodore W. ’34, July 1. He worked for Texaco in New York City and Houston as a safety engineer. He served as an officer in the Army during WWII and later worked with Warren Automatic Tool Co. where he became president. He was a good steward of the land and loved to be at the farm, which later became the Cooper Farm Natural Science Laboratory.

Survived by wife George, daughters Nicole and Chaille, sons Ted and Bill, and eight adoring grandchildren.

Mapes, Rev. Richard M. (Rick) ’49, June 21. He served in the Army Blackhawk Infantry and was awarded the Bronze Star with Oak Leaf Cluster. He attended Yale Divinity School and was ordained as a minister of Congregational Christian Churches.

He was awarded an honorary doctorate of divinity degree, Torch of Liberty award and Muhammad Islamic community service award. Very active with Yale and Hopkins, he received the Yale Medal, and was a Distinguished Alumnus from Hopkins. He served as president of the local chapter of the NAACP and was active in community groups such as Habitat for Humanity, receiving the Master Builder award. After retirement, he became interim associate and minister of visitation of First Congregational Church. Survived by wife Marianne; daughters Cynthia, Catherine and Carolyn; son Richard Jr., and seven grandchildren.

Oliver, John L. Jr. ’65, May 13

Winter 2006

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[The Last Word]

FROM THE

ARCHIVES

Can you guess the location, year and significance of this photo?

FALL 2005 ISSUE

Send your answers to: Editor, The Beta Theta Pi 5134 Bonham Road Oxford, Ohio 45056, or tolver@wooglin.com

Nebraska ’80; former General Fraternity Vice President Peter W.C. Barnhart, Miami ’66; then-NIC Executive Director Jonathan J. Brant, Miami ’75, and then-Senior Administrative Assistant Charles J. Helman, Ohio ’82.

Brothers responding with the correct answer will be entered into a drawing to win a personalized brick in the Beta Walkway in Oxford.

The image at left appeared in the spring 1985 issue of The Beta Theta Pi. The photo — taken at the 75th Anniversary celebration of the National Interfraternity Conference, held in the Galt House in Louisville, Ky. — includes then-Administrative Secretary Thomas A. Beyer,

Brother Brant quickly identified the photo. Unfortunately, no one else did!

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The Beta Theta Pi

Honorary Campaign Chairman, Senator Richard G. Lugar, Denison ’54

A Promise. A Commitment.

A Vow of Excellence.

Today, Beta Theta Pi is setting the exemplary standard for collegiate fraternal societies. Chapters are improving grade point averages and creating membership growth, and we are continually being recognized and awarded internationally for our Men of Principle initiative. The numbers of volunteer advisors and participants in leadership programs continue to rise. And donors have willingly made experiential scholarships available to young men of principle.

Now as we rise to greater prominence, we must be conscious of those around us who will critique every action we take. Many challenges remain ahead; yet, we can ďŹ nd strength in our dedication to the principles and brotherhood of Beta Theta Pi. When you receive a letter in the coming days from Upon These Principles Capital Campaign Chairman Bert Bates, Missouri ’49, I ask you to consider his request for your support carefully. Every Beta can make a difference.

And more than that, with your commitment, every Beta will.

A Lasting Moment Beta Theta Pi continues to influence our daily life as a family, through lifelong friendships, business contacts and new Beta experiences.

Our lives continue to be enriched through Beta Conventions and renewing old friendships developed in college at the house.

“Once a Beta, Always a Beta” is such a powerful statement. As a family we witnessed it first hand through our friendship with Yardley Chittick, MIT ’22 that started at a Beta Convention which my son Kai and I attended in 1998. This friendship has grown and has enriched all our lives, so it’s never too late and you’re never too old to start. Yardley was 97 when we met.

Does Beta have worthwhile ambitions for us to support? ABSOLUTELY! There is no stronger initiative in the Greek community than our Men of Principle initiative. Beta Alumni continue to provide leadership opportunities for our undergraduates through generous donations. If you re-ignite your brotherhood with one Beta from your era, you’ll have the joy of that association and perhaps Beta will become a benefactor as well.

We’re proud and delighted to be Betas!

— John C. Thietje, South Dakota ’61

Photo by Bachman’s Photography

Thietje has volunteered as a chapter counselor and recruitment advisor for the South Dakota chapter. He and his wife Jan have been consistent supporters of the Beta Theta Pi Foundation since 1979. They have a son, Kai (Middle Tennessee State ’02) and a daughter Jae Ann. Thietjes owns and operates Diamond Tool & Abrasives in Elgin, Ill.

The Beta Theta Pi Foundation P.O. Box 6277, Oxford, OH 45056 Tel. 1-800-800-BETA (2382)

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