Cross & Crescent
March 2014 . Issue 02
FROM THE EDITOR We have a wide variety of updates for our readers in the March 2014 issue of the Cross & Crescent. The first is to make sure you, our members, are aware that the 55th General Assembly & Stead Leadership Seminar will be held from July 24-27, 2014, at the Arizona Biltmore in Phoenix. Due to extended renovation issues at the Trump National Doral, we had to move the conference to the Biltmore in Phoenix. Registration is open and we remind chapters that they must send a chapter delegate for General Assembly. We also encourage each chapter to send additional members for the collegiate programming sessions of the Stead Leadership Seminar. You may read more about the event in our feature article.
Tad Lichtenauer Director of Communications/IT (317) 803-7322 tlichtenauer@lambdachi.org
Secondly, we are recruiting summer interns to join our International Headquarters staff for the summer. We have an article in Fraternity News that gives more detail and explains how to apply. Interns will be paid, have their housing covered, and be able to attend the 55th General Assembly & Stead Leadership Seminar in Phoenix. Finally, we also have articles about the positive financial health of our organization, alumni involved in microbreweries, and the history and rechartering of our Kappa-Phi chapter at Baldwin Wallace University. As always, your feedback and suggestions are welcome. In ZAX and friendship,
Tad Lichtenauer Editor, Cross & Crescent Magazine
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YOUR ONLINE SOURCE FOR ALL LAMBDA CHI ALPHA NEWS March 2014 ISSUE 02
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GENERAL ASSEMBALY More than 500 brothers are expected to attend this event from July 2427, 2014, at the Arizona Biltmore in Phoenix. By Tad Lichtenauer (Denison)
14 ALUMS IN BREWING Rick Schmitt (Denver) and Vince Cain (Louisville) have established breweries in their respective communities. The process of starting their own business has taught them lessons in hard work, risk, and reward. By Andrew Talevich (Washington State)
18 BACH, LAMBDA CHI, AND BALDWIN WALLACE CREDITS Publisher: Bill Farkas Managing Editor: Tad Lichtenauer Assistant Editor: Andrew Talevich Layout & Design: Thomas Roberts Photographer: Walt Moser Research: Jon Williamson Editors: Jono Hren Bob McLaughlin
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What could Johann Sebastian Bach (1685–1750) and Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity possibly have in common? By Jon Williamson (Maryland)
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Arkansas (Gamma-Chi)
Madness basketball watching event at 5:30 p.m. on March 20, 2014, at the chapter house. Please contact Joe Aschacher at jaschach@butler.edu for more information.
The chapter added 11 associate members during spring recruitment.
Baldwin Wallace Colony (Kappa-Phi Colony) At the 2014 Ohio Athletic Conference Championship Swimming & Diving Championships at the University of Akron, Jacob Burk finished the 1650-yard freestyle in a school-record time of 16:25.81. He also set the school-record in the 1000-yard freestyle with his split time of 9:55.51 during the 1650. The Baldwin Wallace University men’s and swimming and diving teams finished sixth overall.
Paired with the women of Alpha Chi Omega, the chapter won the annual Spring Sing competition.
Cal State-Northridge (Beta-Rho) The chapter added 10 associate members.
Central Michigan (Lambda-Omega) Local Allstate agency owner Michael Love received the Agency Hands in the Community Award for his commitment to helping others. Because of his efforts, the Allstate Foundation awarded a $1,000 grant to the following organizations: Junior Achievement of Northeast Michigan, Midland Area Community Foundation, Stage Presence Ltd. (dramatic arts youth group), Arrowwood Elementary, Burton Police K-9 Division. Love is a former chapter president.
Ball State Nick Wilkey was elected SGA president.
Baylor (Sigma-Psi) Samuel W. “Dub” Oliver (1987), former president of East Texas Baptist University, was named as the 16th president of Union University. Prior to the ETBU presidency, Oliver served his alma mater, Baylor University, in several roles, including director of student activities (1992-99), associate dean for campus life (1999-2001), dean for student development (2001-05) and vice president for student life (2005-09).
Cincinnati (Gamma-Gamma) Seventy-five percent of the chapter brothers participated in the Cincinnati Dance Marathon philanthropy that raised approximately $35,000 for the Cincinnati
Butler (Alpha-Alpha) Alumni brothers are invited to attend a steak dinner and March
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Children’s Hospital. The chapter won the Most Spirited Team Award for the second consecutive year and finished in the top three for the third year in a row.
for cystic fibrosis. Bean and the chapter brothers raised more than $5,000. Our chapter is also running our own philanthropy event, Spike and Strike Hunger, which is a volleyball tournament combined with a can drive and canstruction event, that raises money for Feeding America.
Cornell (Omicron) Led by the efforts of Recruitment Chairman Peter Caldwell, the chapter added 19 associate members during spring recruitment. The chapter now has 77 total members.
The chapter held a luncheon for alumni brothers. Afterwards, the brothers attended a Drexel basketball game. The chapter hosted several faculty members for dinner.
Henri V. Jova (1940) died January 13, 2014. His schooling was interrupted by the World War II, in which he served with the U.S. Army Combat Engineers in the Pacific. In 1949, he earned the prestigious Prix de Rome from the American Academy, followed by a Fulbright, and in 1954 he launched his Atlanta career in architecture. Jova/Daniels/Busby became one of the preeminent architectural firms in the city, his projects including the Carter Center, the Atlanta City Hall expansion, the Colony Square mixed-use development, the former Atlanta JournalConstitution building, and the Carnegie Pavilion commissioned for the 1996 Olympic Games.
Eugene C. "Gene" Hille (1956) died February 4, 2014. He was an engineer with Philadelphia Electric for more than 40 years. He also volunteered his time with Boy Scouts, where he was a former scoutmaster and also a unit commissioner. Hille later worked on the Utility Commission of Ocean City, New Jersey.
Edinboro (Beta-Delta) The chapter added four associate members.
Denison (Gamma-Iota) The chapter added 10 associate members during spring recruitment.
On February 23, 2014, the chapter hosted alumni brother Tom Baker (Millersville) who gave a motivational speech to the chapter.
Drexel (Epsilon-Kappa) The chapter added 10 associate members during spring recruitment.
Elon (Delta-Pi)
Jon Bean represented the chapter in a philanthropy event hosted by our local chapter of Delta Phi Epsilon to raise money
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The chapter was one of three fraternities to sponsor the Student Professional Discovery Week that provided students in all majors with opportunities to explore career options, learn
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effective job search skills and transition from college to career. The chapter brothers are excited to continue to continue the fraternity education with the new associate members class.
The chapter added six associate members. The chapter cosponsored a Valentine's Day-themed blood drive with the George Washington Red Cross.
Georgia (Nu)
Florida (Epsilon-Mu)
At the end of the fall semester, the chapter donated $2,000 to the American Red Cross. The money raised helped four families get back on their feet after losing everything they owned in house fires. Jeff Taylor, the American Red Cross's executive director of the East Georgia Chapter, was on-hand at the Fraternity house when the check was presented to the Red Cross. Taylor is a Lambda Chi alumni brother from the AlphaChi chapter at the University of Richmond.
On February 12, 2014, the chapter held a Big Brother/ Little Brother Ceremony with the new associate members. On February 19, 2014, the chapter placed first in the Kappa Kappa Gamma's Kappa Kasino philanthropy event. On February 22, 2014, the chapter brothers hosted a date night where they went to Jacksonville and attended a Monster Jam monster truck event.
Illinois (Chi)
Florida International (Pi-Phi)
The chapter added 12 associate members, 10 of whom are pictured in the photo.
Kevin Maestre was named the university's Fraternity Man of the Year. He also is and SGA senator, peer advisor, and resident assistant.
Indiana (Alpha-Omicron)
Florida Tech (Beta-Nu)
Deron Kintner, the deputy mayor for economic development for the City of Indianapolis, was named to the Indianaolis Business Journa's 40 under 40 list.
Stephen Kies was awarded a scholarship by the Order of Omega, a leadership honor society for fraternity and sorority members. The scholarship program was established to recognize academic ability, participation and leadership in campus organizations, citizenship and service to the Order of Omega and the campus Greek community.
Kansas (Zeta Iota) On February 28, 2014, the chapter conducted an Initiation Ritual Exemplification for five brothers.
The chapter hosted their 42 annual Founders' Day that included many alumni brothers and a pig roast.
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The chapter's third annual golf tournament will take place on June 28, 2014, at Alvamar Golf Course in Lawrence, Kansas.
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Louisiana - Lafayette (Iota-Omega)
Omega, a leadership honor society for fraternity and sorority members. The scholarship program was established to recognize academic ability, participation and leadership in campus organizations, citizenship and service to the Order of Omega and the campus Greek community.
The chapter added two assocaite members. The chapter held an Associate Member Ceremony and a Big Brother Ceremony. Leonard Hawkins was named SGA member of the week.
Minnesota State (Lambda-Delta) The chapter added four associate members during spring recruitment.
Methodist (Sigma-Theta) Chapter brothers volunteered with the Adopt-a-Highway program. They also assisted the Justice Studies Club with their roadside clean-up.
Missouri-Kansas City On February 16, 2014, the chapter held an Associate Member Ceremony for three new members.
The chapter added seven associate members.
Miami-OH (Zeta-Upsilon)
The chapter held its Big Brother/Little Brother ceremony and dinner.
Gary Shettino (1982) and Jeff Clair (1979) attended The Femmy Gala where Clair received the 2013 Femmy Award. The Femmy Gala is the fundraising vehicle which enables the Underfashion Club to support its extensive scholarship, awards, internship and grants (SAIG) programs.
Colby Carpenter won the Mister Congeniality Award.
Nebraska - Omaha (Iota-Delta)
Millersville (Delta-Tau)
A few brothers from the chapter along with members from the Zeta Tau Alpha sorority, Theta Chi, Sig Ep, and PIKE fraternities volunteered at the Madonna School, a school for special needs children. Once there, brothers helped make the school's Valentine's Day dance a success by serving food, refreshments, and even dancing! The DJ turned out to be a Lambda Chi Alumni from the University of Nebraska - Kearny chapter. Overall it was a very successful night.
The chapter added five new associate members: Brandon Mitchell, Austin Davis, Matt Butler, Luke Dresser, and Taylor Hornberger. On February 23, 2014, the chapter conducted the Associate Member Ceremony for the Shippensburg University colony.
Millsaps (Theta-Eta) On March 1, 2014, the chapter hosted its inaugural Parents' Night at the chapter house
New Mexico State (Zeta-Gamma)
The chapter added Jace King (2016) as an associate member.
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and plan to do a clean up in the upcoming months. We are also active in intramurals, having both a basketball and 4v4 football team. Conclave is also on our horizon, an we are sending a portion of our members to Pueblo, Colorado. Best of luck to all in the up coming months!
Sanford was named homecoming king.
North Dakota (Epsilon-Zeta) Kyle Perry and Joe Price were elected as IFC judicial board members.
North Carolina-Charlotte (Beta-Upsilon)
Shane Shuster, Hunter Halonen were finalists for Greek Life's Future Greek Leader Award.
The chapter help collect 926 pints of blood during a campuswide blood drive benefiting the Red Cross.
Andrew Rebel was finalist for Greek Life Outstanding Chapter President Award. John Mitzel was finalist for UND Greek Life greek of the year award
North Carolina-Greensboro (PhiTheta)
Academic Chapter members (including Shane Shuster, Dylan Diede, Jack Rich and Joe Price pictured) participated in Delta Gamma's Anchor Splash philanthropy.
The chapter paired with Alpha Chi Omega sorority and raised more than $2,700 through a Polar Plunge fundraiser. The theme for the jump was Disney characters so all members were in costumes.
Daniel Oakes traveled to Denver and took a great picture while hiking.
North Carolina State (Gamma-Upsilon)
Alumni brothers Mike Schultz, Jeff Swenson, Nathan Kenner and Andrew Lendway united to attend a Minnesota Wild hockey game together.
David Nacouzi was a member of a team from the university that won a $50,000 grant in a competition that emphasized exploring methods for schools to obtain funding and use innovative methods to improve the state of K-12 education. The competition, organized by N.C. State’s Institute for Emerging Issues was awarded at their annual forum held from February 10-11, 2014, at the Raleigh Convention Center. Nacouzi's team, known as TeacherLoop, is a team pushing the use of open-source educational resources in North Carolina public schools.
Northwestern (Alpha-Iota) The chapter held a brotherhood event at Medieval Times. Five brothers attended the 2014 Midwestern Conclave at the University of Indiana. Together with Delta Zeta sorotity, the chapter put on its annual Nacho Night fundraiser for the Northwestern University Dance Marathon, raising more than $1,000.
North Carolina - Wilmington (Delta-Sigma) The chapter added three associate members: Walker Rose, Devin Hofknecht, and Malik Sanford.
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On February 25, 2014, alumni brother Duke Ferguson (Northwestern) visited the chapter house and led a educational
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session about effective time management. Congratulations to the new chapter officers: Benjamin Terdich, chapter president; Frank Montana, chapter vice presidentinternal; Matthew Connor, chapter vice president-external; Burke Evans, secretary; Evan McCarty, treasurer; Nate Al-Najjar, recruitment chairman; Jackson Lowrie, fraternity educator; Alex Shaffer, ritualist; Lucas Negrette-Rousseau, standards chairman.
the war, he enrolled at Oklahoma A&M and joined Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity. He then chose to move to Lamar, Colorado, where he farmed and taught school. He returned to Oklahoma in 1953 to farm and was then asked to join the First National Bank of Carmen in the 1970s and was a vice president for eight years before returning to farming.
Pittsburg State (Lambda-Chi)
Oklahoma (Gamma-Rho) Kenneth B. Orr (1952) died February 17, 2014. In 1953, he began his active duty career in the U.S. Air Force. His 27 years in the service included a tour of duty in Vietnam and various significant assignments. During his military career, he earned his MBA from George Washington University. He was the recipient of numerous honors and awards including Bronze Star Medal and Legion of Merit. Colonel Orr retired from military service in 1983 and began a second career in the Aerospace division of General Electric, retiring again a few years later. Ken was a 32nd Degree Mason and devoted member of India Shrine.
Oklahoma City (Theta-Delta)
Tadd Lucien wins the Golden Gorilla Award for outstanding student for school and community involvement and service.
Polytechnic (Theta-Upsilon) Anastasios "Tom" Pappas died February 11, 2014.
Purdue (Psi) The chapter added 12 associate members during spring recruitment.
Rollins (Theta-Gamma)
On February 9, 2014, the chapter held an Associate Member Ceremony for six associate members. Chapter Vice President Stephen Lashley organized a philanthropy event in which brothers were auctioned off in a date auction.
The chapter added 16 associate members during spring recruitment.
Sewanee (Iota-Nu) Congratulations to the new chapter officers: William Wolf, president; Alex Evens, vice president-internal; Hunter Woolwine, recruitment chairman; Ben Sadler, social chairman; David Terrell, secretary; Dylan Rhea, harm reduction manager; Andrew Zellner, fraternity educator; Scamp Watkings, scholarship chairman; Andrew Korn, treasurer; Ryan Regal, vice presidentexternal.
Oklahoma State (Alpha-Eta) Eldon G. Roush died February 2, 2014. Before graduating from Carmen High School, he enlisted in the Navy though he was still 17. After basic training, he shipped out on the U.S.S. Mercury and visited ports of call in the U.S. and South America. Promoted to quartermaster, Eldon piloted his ship into many harbors, including New York City. Scheduled for the invasion of Japan, the war ended before he was called into action. After
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Benjamin Sadler, Eddy Clarke, and Andrew Korn, members of the rugby team, competed in the season's last home victory and moved on to the regional tournament.
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South Carolina (Epsilon-Psi)
Tennessee-Chattanooga (Zeta-Phi)
The chapter added nine associate members during spring recruitment.
Niles C. Meacham (1957) died January 24, 2014. A chapter officer, he worked for the American Casualty Co. in Reading, Pennsylvania for five years. He left ACCO to help start a brand new company, Security of America Life Insurance Company in Reading, PA., A U.S. Life, Co. He retired after 30 years as a regional vice president of marketing.
South Dakota (Alpha-Gamma) Charles D. Nass died. January 30, 2014. After graduation, he worked for Frontier Airlines in St. Louis before returning to South Dakota. He later became president of Dakota Diesel Service in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Nass also was a longtime member of El Riad Shrine and served as potentate in 1985.
Texas Christian (Iota-Pi) The chapter held its White Rose Formal on Lake Austin. More than 110 members and their dates attended.
Southeastern Oklahoma (Pi-Sigma)
Wesley Hoblit attended the Southeastern IFC Conference in Atlanta as a representative from TCU’s IFC.
Chapter members volunteered at a local food bank.
Texas A&M-Kingsville
St. Joseph's (Phi-Lambda)
The Alumni Association is helping the chapter replace the roof on the chapter's lodge. The new metal roof is more safe, durable and energy efficient than traditional shingles.
The chapter paired with Alpha Phi sorority for their annual Cardiac Arrest Awareness week. One of those events the chapter helped organize was Zumba night. The events raised around $500 for Saint Jude's Hospital.
Texas-Austin (Alpha-Mu) The chapter's new member was 3.4, ranking first of all fraternities. The chapter earned a 3.2 GPA, the highest in 13 years.
Chapter members helped Hawks vs. Cancer with their macaroni and cheese eating competition for charity. The chapter added 20 associate members.
During spring recruitment, the chapter added 10 associate members: Daniel Aburto; Carlo Antoniolli, Joe Boyd, Patrick Chou, Jorge Hernandez, Zach Kosut, Alberto Miranda, Reed Pullen, Charlie Radford, and Bryan Tonti.
Tarleton State (Phi-Rho) On February 1, 2014, chapter brothers participated in the second annual campus cleanup as part of living Lambda Chi Alpha's Core Value of Service & Stewardship.
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Texas-San Antonio (Phi-Upsilon) Wayne Terry was elected as the 2014-2016 chairman of the Alamo City Chamber of Commerce in San Antonio.
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Texas Tech (Sigma-Nu) Alexander Rivera died February 25, 2014. He worked as an exterminator for many years.
Virginia Commonwealth Colony (Virginia Commonwealth Colony) The colony added six associate members. The colony members volunteered at a local soup kitchens.
Towson (Phi-Omega) Chapter brothers participated in Tigerthon with Alpha Gamma Delta sorority and cumulatively raised more than $6,400 for John Hopkins Children Center. The chapter co-sponsored a blood drive in Towson with Zeta Tau Alpha sorority and together helped raise 151 pints of blood, which is equivalent to potentially saving 450 hospital patients.
Virginia Tech (Sigma-Lambda) Johnny G. Tizen (1964) died February 15, 2014. After graduation, he moved to Atlanta where he worked in sales for many years. Tizen's greatest challenge was his battle with multiple sclerosis and other related medical issues which forced him to stop working in the 1970s.
Wabash (Alpha-Kappa) Former Fraternity Board Chairman Ted Grossnickle received the Man of the Year award from the Indianapolis Association of Wabash Men for his dedication to the Wabash College as trustee, volunteer, mentor, and as co-chair of their most recent successful campaign.
Union (Lambda-Zeta) The chapter held an Initiation Ritual Exemplification for 18 brothers. Alumni brothers from 1964 attended Homecoming and were hosted by the undergraduate brothers. Three of chapter's charter members were photographed and include Michael Moore, Joe McCaleb, Ron Baker, and James Scates.
Roy Sexton's first book, Reel Roy Reviews, Vol. 1: Keepin' It Real, was published on February 28, 2014.
Valparaiso (Iota-Sigma) Joshua Bieck was awarded a scholarship by the Order of Omega, a leadership honor society for fraternity and sorority members. The scholarship program was established to recognize academic ability, participation and leadership in campus organizations, citizenship and service to the Order of Omega and the campus Greek community.
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Washington (Alpha-Psi) The chapter's Founders' Day is scheduled for April 26, 2014, at Sand Point Country Club. The chapter house is undergoing renovations, including in the dining hall and chapter room. Recruitment chairmen Seth Sondenaa, Nate Novotny, and Victor Hernandez helped add seven associate members. Chapter brothers volunteered at a local Boys and Girls Club.
Wichita State Colony (Wichita State Colony) Chapter brothers volunteered at The Kansas Food Bank, Botanical Garden, and Union Rescue Mission.
Worcester Polytechnic (Pi) Varsity swimmer Andrew Bauer has set five school records. Individually, he has set the record for the 200 freestyle with a time of 1:41.6. In addition he was on the record setting teams for the 800 freestyle, 400 freestyle, 200 freestyle, and 200 medley. Corbyn Lamy has started the Biotech Club where individuals came together to express their common admiration for their major. He currently serves as treasurer and interim secretary.
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55th General Assembly More than 500 brothers are expected to attend this event from July 24-27, 2014, at the Arizona Biltmore in Phoenix. By Tad Lichtenauer (Denison)
Registration is now open for Lambda Chi Alpha’s 55th General Assembly & Stead Leadership Seminar, which will be held from July 24-27, 2014, at the Arizona Biltmore in Phoenix, Arizona.
chapter to spend time at a world class, five-star resort, especially for the price – three nights lodging, meals, keynote speakers, and all programming and meeting materials, and more are included in the registration fees.
Register Here
The General Fraternity hopes you won’t miss this opportunity to learn and discover new ideas for your chapter.
Brothers from all over North America, including the Fraternity’s Board of Directors, Educational Foundation’s Board of Directors, Student Advisory Committee, Council of Presidents, Master Stewards, and the Professional Staff will come together to conduct the business of the Fraternity and participate in the educational and developmental chapter programming.
Everyone from your chapter is eligible to attend. The General Fraternity strongly encourages your chapter president, chapter officers, or any other brothers interested in leadership and character development to attend. Chapter advisors and other alumni volunteers will also benefit significantly from the experience.
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General Assembly The General Assembly is the Fraternity’s biannual legislative session where undergraduates and alumni determine the laws and policies of the Fraternity and elect members of the Fraternity’s Board of Directors. The first General Assembly was held at the Boston University chapter house in 1912. Traditionally, the event is held during the summer in even-numbered years at a resort or city hotel. Its main purpose is to enact the laws of the General Fraternity and elect members to the Fraternity’s Board of Directors. Each individual chapter must identify a representative who will serve as its delegate to the General Assembly. The individual delegate represents his home chapter, which gives your individual chapter a voice and influence in the legislative processes. The delegate casts a vote on behalf of your chapter on the floor of the General Assembly. It is an honor for an undergraduate brother to be the delegate, and it is your job and responsibility to ensure that this member is selected and registered for the General Assembly. In Article III, Sec. 1. c., of the Constitution and Statutory Code, under Undergraduate Franchise, it states, “In order to have a vote in a session of the General Assembly, a Chapter or Colony shall send at least one representative to the General Assembly. Such representative shall be known as an official delegate.”
$1,000 fine. Official chapter delegates are eligible for travel reimbursement and all chapter delegate reimbursements will be credited to the chapter account.
Benefits from Attending Attendees will gain the knowledge and have the resources to become a better leader and will obtain a richer fraternal experience. They will have the opportunity to work side-byside with brothers on issues including: • Accountability and Conflict Resolution • Recruitment Best Practices • Initiation Ritual • Harm Reduction & Event Planning Resources • New Member Education Attendees will learn from other brothers and contribute to group conversations and roundtables. Our goal is to strengthen the experience you offer at your chapter. Chapter delegates will participate on committees with members of the Grand High Zeta, as well as their undergraduate brothers, in assessing the Status of Chapters and General Assembly legislation before voting on the floor of the General Assembly.
The delegate is each chapter’s individual representation in the legislative committees and on the floor of the General Assembly. Each chapter is allowed only one delegate. He is also responsible for presenting a complete report of the proceedings at the first regular chapter/colony meeting following the General Assembly. Mandated by the Constitution and Statutory Code, any chapter or colony not represented by a delegate will incur a
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Registration Types & Deadlines
• Chapter Award Applications and Inner Circle Petitions: April 30, 2014
Everyone from your chapter or colony is eligible to attend the 55th General Assembly. The chapter president, chapter officers/aspiring leaders, and anyone interested in leadership and character development. Your chapter advisor and other alumni volunteers will also benefit a significant amount from the experience.
• Regular Registration Closes: July 15, 2014, (a late registration penalty of $150 will be assessed to any chapter or brother registering after June 15. This penalty will increase to $250 after July 1, 2014) No registrations will be accepted after July 10, 2014. • Payments Due to the Office of Administration: June 15, 2014, (a late payment penalty of $150 will be assessed to any chapter or brother registering after June 15. Additional late fees of $250 will be assessed after July 1, 2014).
Undergraduate Registration Types (include lodging, meals, and programming): • Chapter Delegate – $475 (only one per chapter) • Collegiate Participant – $520 • International Ritual Team – $250
A $50 discount will be applied to the first 50 chapters (chapters not attendees) who register and pay for their delegate and one collegiate participant by April 30, 2014. This credit will be applied to your chapter account after the conference on your August chapter statement. • Alumni Registration Types (include lodging, meals, and programming):\ • Alumni Participant – $600 (double room, shared occupancy) • Alumni Participant – $825 (single occupancy room)
Deadlines: • International Ritual Team Applications: April 1, 2014
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Team members will be chosen based on the following criteria: Experience on their chapter’s degree teams. Geographical distribution. Recommendations from ELCs and other brothers. Possible benefit to their chapters (preference is given to brothers from chapters who have not had a member on the International Ritual Team in recent years.) Applicants are not expected to be “Ritual buffs;” indeed, one of the purposes of the International Ritual Team is to increase the Ritual knowledge of its members, and thereby of the chapters represented. All applicants must have a full academic year of school (two semesters or three quarters) remaining after the summer conference so that their experiences may be shared with their chapters and colonies. IRT members will need to be available the week prior to the assembly for rehearsals. Exact dates will be determined by the time International Ritual Team members are selected.
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IRT Applications At the 55th General Assembly & Stead Leadership Seminar, Initiation Ritual degree teams are assembled from chapters throughout North America. If you are interested in applying, please complete the application and submit it to the Office of Administration no later than April 1, 2014.
Each brother, by submitting his application, agrees to fully memorize one complete part, including movements, (all three degrees) of the Initiation Ritual prior to arrival. The 20 hours of rehearsal time at the Stead Leadership Seminar must be devoted to style and polish –- there simply is not time for basic memorization on site. They also need to be available for weekly conference calls throughout the summer.
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Possible benefit to their chapters (preference is given to brothers from chapters who have not had a member on the International Ritual Team in recent years.)
Applicants are not expected to be “Ritual buffs;” indeed, one of the purposes of the International Ritual Team is to increase the Ritual knowledge of its members, and thereby of the chapters represented. All applicants must have a full academic year of school (two semesters or three quarters) remaining after the summer conference so that their experiences may be shared with their chapters and colonies. IRT members will need to be available the week prior to the assembly for rehearsals. Exact dates will be determined by the time International Ritual Team members are selected. Each brother, by submitting his application, agrees to fully memorize one complete part, including movements, (all three degrees) of the Initiation Ritual prior to arrival. The 20 hours of rehearsal time at the Stead Leadership Seminar must be devoted to style and polish –- there simply is not time for basic memorization on site. They also need to be available for weekly conference calls throughout the summer.
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Pursuing Their Passion Pursuing Their Passion Rick Schmitt (Denver) and Vince Cain (Louisville) have established breweries in their respective communities. The process of starting their own business has taught them lessons in hard work, risk, and reward. By Andrew Talevich (Washington State)
Step into any local restaurant and you may not initially notice the finer details: the aroma resonating from foreign spices, the positioning of the tables and chairs, even the paintings hanging on the walls. Often times these details are part of a mightier undertaking by one person who decided to pursue his dream of starting his own business. For Rick Schmitt (Denver 1987) and Vince Cain (Louisville) this dream is in the form of a brewery. The two brothers have each played a role in starting their own breweries: Stormcloud Brewing Company in Frankfort, Michigan, and Great Flood Brewing Company in Louisville, Kentucky. Both Schmitt and Cain have experienced their own challenges, overcome various obstacles, and experienced the pay-off of chasing their dreams. www.lambdachi.org/cross-crescent
Stormcloud Brewing Company Located just a block away from the waterfront where Betsie Lake meets Lake Michigan in the summer vacation town of Frankfort, Michigan, Stormcloud Brewing Company is a product of Rick Schmitt’s mission to reinvigorate the downtown area. Schmitt opened Stormcloud Brewing Company last June. He also opened a theater in downtown Frankfurt in 2010. The theater and the brewery have helped stimulate Frankfort’s economy and benefited other local businesses. “We’re helping the cause of creating a vibrancy that wasn’t there before,” he said.
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Schmitt arrived in Michigan in the late ‘90s. Prior to developing his own businesses, Schmitt served as the vice president of sales and marketing at Crystal Mountain Resort, 20 miles southeast of Frankfort. This experience coupled with his hotel and tourism degree from the University of Denver prepared him for the hefty task of creating his own business.
The three business partners complement each other: Fuller has a background in chemistry and knows how to apply it to crafting beer, Barnes is an expert in finance, and Cain enjoys the marketing and outreach operations of the brewery. The three also share a passion for quality beer. “The key for us is that we like really good beer and we appreciate the beer that is in the market. We want to make the best beer we can and we’re not going to stop trying to make new things,” Cain said. Cain, Fuller, and Barnes have been lining up the proper licensing and building the bar for the past 10 months for Great Flood Brewing Company. The brewery is set to open later this month.
Stormcloud Brewing Company focuses on specific Belgian ales, using Belgian yeast and Belgian recipes. The food menu also trends toward a European experience. The restaurant and brewery has a contract with a local organic farm they use for fresh produce for their menu items. Schmitt has positioned his brewery and theater to target not only the tourists who visit Frankfort, but also the local community. He enjoys the sense of community that is fostered through his businesses. “When people pat you on the back in the store or at the post office, it makes it all worthwhile for the 14 hour days that you’re putting in,” he said.
Located in the Bardstown Road neighborhood in Louisville, Kentucky, Great Flood Brewing Company is themed after the 1937 flood that devastated Louisville. Cain plans to display large black and white photographs of the flood in the bar. He is also interested in hosting an event with survivors from the flood to share stories. The flood was a prime example of the spirit of the Louisville residents and their triumph over tragedy. During the flooding, city residents constructed a bridge crafted from Dixie bourbon barrels that extended from downtown Louisville over the flooded plains to the highlands in Bardstown Road, close to the current site of Great Flood Brewing Company. “The flood was a disaster- one of the most biggest ever in the Midwest. We are drawing attention to the triumph that this city accomplished in reconstructing the area afterwards,” Cain said.
Great Flood Brewing Company Cain’s dream of starting a brewery began when he and his two close friends, Matt Fuller and Zach Barnes, began home brewing together. Their hobby spurred a business plan that eventually was put into action.
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brothers from the Alpha-Pi chapter over a conference call. “They asked some tough questions. Sometimes you don’t want to hear those questions, but they’re good to be asked before you get the money from the bank,” he said. Cain, Fuller, and Barnes have developed a comprehensive business proposal that includes purchasing a building off site to make greater quantities of beer and bottling beers in the future. “We’ve got the drive among the three of us where we want to be the best and we’ve already planned out stage three, stage four, and stage five of this progression,” he said. Another unique element about Great Flood Brewing Company will be the coffeehouse style, communal seating arrangement. The brewery will feature large tables to encourage interaction among the bar’s patrons. Cain wants visitors to experience an open and welcoming environment.
Both Schmitt and Cain saw tremendous opportunity in tapping into the craft beer market. Schmitt realized the nearest brewery was 45 miles from Frankfort. Cain discovered that Kentucky contains only around 17 breweries compared to 2,500 nationally.
“It’s very relaxed. We want people to come in and know that they’re not pressured into purchasing more than they want,” Cain said.
Even with a business plan and the opportunity to thrive in an untapped market, Schmitt and Cain are well aware of the risks and challenges of starting a business.
Prior Planning The visions for Stormcloud Brewing Company and Great Flood Brewing Company didn’t originate overnight. Both Schmitt and Cain developed strategic business plans before committing time, energy and resources toward their projects.
For Schmitt, his biggest challenge is keeping his brewery profitable year round. Because Frankfort is a summer vacation destination, Schmitt has focused on maintaining his business throughout the fall, winter and spring. One of Cain’s greatest challenges he foresees is expanding his business too quickly before a niche market is developed. “We want to make sure that we don’t get ahead of ourselves in our expansion,” he said.
For Schmitt, the planning process involved going through an extensive SWOT (strength, weaknesses, opportunities, threats) analysis of opening a brewery in Frankfort. He also shared his plans and a financial breakdown with fellow
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A Helping Hand To alleviate the risks involved with starting a business, Cain and Schmitt have relied on the support of fraternity brothers, family, and community members. Cain attributes support from the community for helping him overcome the obstacles associated with starting a new business. “There is a roadblock that pops up everywhere. Whether it’s family or brothers from Lambda Chi, every time there is a hurdle, there’s someone there who helps us get around it,” Cain said. Schmitt said he experienced a similar attitude from the community when he transitioned his life to become a small business owner. “You follow where your life takes you and you direct that path as best as you can, and you do that with the people you surround yourself with,” Schmitt said. Find out more about Stormcloud Brewing Company and Great Flood Brewing Company Stormcloud Brewing Company https:// www.facebook.com/StormcloudBrewing/ 303 Main Street, Frankfort, Michigan Great Flood Brewing Company https:// www.facebook.com/greatfloodbrews 2120
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Bach, Lambda Chi, and Baldwin Wallace The Kappa-Phi chapter will officially return to the Baldwin Wallace University campus on March 22, 2014, when it is rechartered. By Jon Williamson (Maryland)
What could Johann Sebastian Bach (1685–1750) and Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity possibly have in common? In order to answer that question we need to travel to Berea, Ohio, today the home of Baldwin Wallace University. The Baldwin Institute was founded in 1845 and German Wallace College was founded in 1863. In 1913 the two schools joined and formed Baldwin-Wallace College, becoming a university (and dropping the hyphen) in 2012. The history of the organization that would eventually become a chapter of Lambda Chi Alpha can be found in the pages of the university yearbook of 1921. “In the spring of 1868 a new society, Schiller Literary Society, named after the German poet Fredrich von Schiller, was founded on the German Wallace College campus,
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but the organization was open to men on both campuses. It sought men who were ‘seeking to cultivate themselves, both socially and morally, by literary contributions, and to develop the talents bestowed upon them by a benevolent power.’ The nine founding fathers were Bibighauser, Bockstahler, Graessle, Hiller, Horst, Nagler, Oldenhage, Schneider, and Steinhage. All of these men except Dr. Schneider, a physician, and Steinhage, a minister in the Lutheran Church, were Methodist ministers. Membership in Schillers varied from five to 38. They were active leaders on the campus, participating in sports, singing, and philanthropy. Nine of the brothers volunteered in World War I immediately after war was declared, with Lewis C. Wood killed in action in Belgium. In 1919, the Schiller Literary Society changed its name to Sigma Phi.”
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Theta Kappa Nu Chapter Sigma Phi would later become a chapter of Theta Kappa Nu in 1926. At the time Sigma Phi became a chapter of Theta Kappa Nu many of the members had taken leadership positions on the campus. Dr. Burton Peake was president of the Student Senate. Russell Geiger was president of the YMCA. Walter Dickhaut (former Baldwin-Wallace trustee) was captain of the basketball team and was joined on the team by Ted Gurney, Russell Schill, Harry Wells (former Baldwin -Wallace College trustee and Merit Award recipient), and Fred Worley who was also captain of the baseball team. Ten brothers were members of the track team which was lead by Ray “Chalkie” Baesel, the captain. Paul Nyland (former Baldwin-Wallace College trustee) was editor of the college weekly, the Exponent. The link between Bach and Lambda Chi Alpha begins to form in 1869 when John Marting, who would later serve 45 years as treasurer of Baldwin-Wallace, graduated from German Wallace College after being one of 22 members of the Schiller Literary Society. In 1898, he suggested to the Board of Trustees at BaldwinWallace that Albert Riemenschneider, then a student, become the director of the music department. He accepted with the approval of his father, Karl H. Riemenschneider, then the president of the college. His biography at the school states: “Over his lifetime Albert developed a national and international reputation, teaching and performing Bach’s music in more than three hundred
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recitals and concert appearances with major symphony orchestras in the United States and throughout Europe. He was granted an honorary Doctor of Music degree by the Sherwood Music School in 1944, served as president of both the Ohio Music Teachers Association and the Music Teachers’ National Association. His best-known scholarly efforts include Bach’s Organ Chorale von Verschiedener Art, BWV 651-668,; Clavierubung, Part III; The Liturgical Year Bach’s ‘Little Organ Book’ and, above all, his edition of three hundred and seventy-one Bach chorales and sixty-nine chorale melodies. Dr. Riemenschneider retired as Director of the Music Conservatory in 1947, but later returned for one year to serve as Acting President of the College.”
The Bach Festival In 1933, Dr. Riemenschneider and his wife, Selma Marting Riemenschneider, founded the Bach Festival, today known as the Riemenschneider Bach Institute. The school’s Bach Festival is an annual event and is the oldest Bach Festival celebrated on an American college campus. This year the festival will be held from April 25-27, 2014. It “symbolizes artistic and academic excellence. It brings the world’s greatest Bach soloists to Baldwin Wallace while offering the school’s Conservatory students an unparalleled opportunity to experience the highest performance standards of their day.” Lambda Chi Alpha will officially return to the Baldwin Wallace campus on March 22, 2014, when it is rechartered. The presentation of the charter will be made at a formal banquet at the 100th Bomb Group in Cleveland, Ohio.
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Current Colony and Upcoming Chartering
Ralph “Dim” Benedict, Thomas M. Bilski, Michael R. Blake, Charles Brady Sr., E. Donald Chadwick, James P. Clardy, Frank C. Dawson, Eugene Degyansky, Maj. Gen. Sylvester Del Corso, Arthur L. Goldsmith, Theodore Gurney, Clarence R. “Bud” Haerr, Dr. Warren Hamula, Wynn F. Hawkins (All-American in basketball and pitched with the Cleveland Indians from 1960-1962), Robert Heinmiller (sergeant major in the USM C), Dale R. Herbert, Dr. Robert Lechner, Paul “Dutch” Lisse, Richard Lowry (head football coach, Wayne State University and a member of their athletic hall of fame; head football coach, Hillsdale College; 1982 NAIA Coach of the Year), James L. Magazine, Richard Miller, Donald R. Mohr (member, Cleveland Football Officials Association Hall of Fame), Brian D. Moore, John Mucklo (park named in his honor), Robert D. Packard, Michael P. Papouras, Paul Petrella, Kenneth Preseren, Richard Retherford, Jerry Roberts, Angelo Rodriguez, James Rodriguez, Frank Roppolo, Walter Schwegler, Clyde Simpson, David Ray Slaybaugh, Harold Speckman (1st student body president at Baldwin Wallace), Lee Templeton, Ted J. Theodore, Alan Tonks, Chester R. O. Tubbesing, James G. Tyree, George Wanner, James T. Westbrook, Clarence Wing, Howard A. Wright, Dr. John A. Yezerski (surgeon), Erik E. Young, and Oran Zaebst.
I chatted with Bruce Stacey, a member of the current High Zeta. “We will have 30 brothers at the chartering and they are very active on the campus. Jacob Burk, Mike March, Michael Marcucci, and Luke Szumyckyj are in the Honor’s Program; David Brubaker is a student senator; Stephen Rieger and Michael Santmyer are in the school’s Conservatory of Music; seven brothers are members of the school band; while Zak Frese and I are DJ’s at the school’s radio station. The brothers have been very busy doing philanthropy work on the campus. We collected over 600 pounds of food, with every campus organization participating, and raised $800 for children who are hospitalized. The chapter is very excited about the chartering since we will simultaneously be the oldest and newest fraternity at Baldwin Wallace.” Lambda Chi Alpha has a long and storied history at Baldwin Wallace University. The Beyer, Marting, and Riemenschnider families have been honored with the school’s Family Heritage Award. Dr. Alfred Bryan Bonds, who served as the president of the college for 26 years, is an honorary member of Lambda Chi Alpha. In a speech at the university he stated, “On the holy ground of our heritage let us, in brotherhood, sustain our commitment to seek a nobler life for all mankind.”
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Dennis J. Abraham – director of pro scouting, San Diego Chargers
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Dr. Frederick Amling – professor emeritus of business finance, George Washington University; author; and businessman.
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Giulio J. Arseni – special agent, Federal Bureau of Investigation
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Edward J. Bash – Ambassador to Cuba from 1951 - 1953
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Dave R. Beckman – former head football coach, Hamilton Tiger Cats of the CFL; inducted into the Adrian College Athletic Hall of Fame.
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Beyer family members: Arthur Beyer, Harold Beyer, Jack A. Beyer, James Beyer, James R. Beyer, Dr. John B. Beyer, Milton Beyer, Norman Beyer, Walter Beyer, and William Beyer.
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Dr. Thomas M. Bilski – dentist, Cleveland/Akron, Ohio area
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Dr. Jeffery Blake – cardiologist, Erie, Pennsylvania
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Dr. Afred B. Bonds – former president, Baldwin Wallace for 26 years
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Donald W. Bogus – member, Baldwin Wallace Board of Trustees; former president, Noveon Inc.
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Richard D. Brenner – sportscaster; recipient, three southeast EMMY Awards; recipient, the Silver Circle Award from the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences.
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Casualty of World War I - Lewis C. Wood (Schiller Society)
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Casualty of World War II – Andrew M. Evans Jr., Harold Shroka
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Hugh Oliver Chronister – former president, Harvest Publishing Co., former member, Baldwin Wallace Board of Trustees
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Dr. Alva I. Cox Jr. – independent film maker whose work chronicled the civil rights movement, the human rights struggles,
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Michael Dubyak – COB and CEO, WEX, Inc., Maine
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Dr. Gregory J. Gerber – physician, Denver
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Judge Kosma J. Glavas – Lorain County, Common Pleas Court, Elyria, Ohio
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Dr. Delo C. Grover – former vice president, Baldwin Wallace; scholarship named in his honor
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Dr. Anthony Marsella – professor emeritus of psychology; past director, World Health Organization Psychiatric Research Center in Honolulu, Hawaii.
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John C. “Pap” Marting – treasurer, Baldwin Wallace for 45 years beginning in 1895; graduated from German Wallace College in 1869; one of the 22 founders of the Schiller Literal Society at German Wallace College in 1868
Dr. John C. Guckert – professor emeritus, Eastern Illinois University James S. Gulmi – independent director, Bravo Brio Restaurant Group; CFO and senior vice president, Genesco, Inc.
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Dr. Warren Hamula – orthodontist; recipient, Baldwin Wallace Alumni Merit Award; member, Baldwin Wallace Athletic Hall of Fame; AllAmerican in basketball
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Robert D. “Bob” Packard – head football coach for 21 years at Baldwin Wallace, compiling a record of 15654-2; the Packard Athletic Center is named in his honor.
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Judge John E. Holcomb – judge, Akron Municipal Court
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Todd Patric – owner, Jamestown Stamp Co., Jamestown, New York
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Dr. Joseph Kaderabek – professor of business, Baldwin Wallace
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Dr. Glenn Peterjohn – professor emeritus of biology, Baldwin Wallace
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Douglas R. Kane – former special agent, FBI; president, Rick Control Strategies
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Vincent K. Petrella – member, Baldwin Wallace Board of Trustees; senior vice president, CFO, and treasurer, Lincoln Electric Holdings.
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John William Kropf – former chairman, Baldwin Wallace College Board of Trustees (currently a member); senior partner, Kropf, Wagner, Lutz, and VanSickle LLP.
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Dr. Edward J. Laskowski – former neurosurgeon
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Dr. Robert H. Lechner – former physician, Berea, Ohio
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Dr. Theodore R. Liberatore – former dentist, Cleveland, Ohio
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Keith Piper – won 200 games as the head football coach at Denison College for 39 years and was inducted into their Athletic Hall of Fame in 1993; recognized as a distinguished alumnus, Baldwin Wallace. Judge Ralph D. Pratt – senior judge, Lawrence County Court of Common Pleas, New Castle, Pennsylvania Riemenschneider family members: Dr. Albert Riemenschneider, Dr. Herbert Riemenschneider, Dr. Edwin Riemenschneider, James Riemenschneider, John Riemenschneider, Dr. Paul A. Riemenschneider, and Dr. Thomas Riemenschneider and by expanded family, Donald F. Voelker
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Dr. David Morgan Richards – former president, University of North Texas Health Science Center in Fort Worth; former president, Ohio Society of Osteopathic General Practitioners; member, Board of National Medical Examiners.
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Robert Rudlosky – commercial pilot, Delta Airlines
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Jeffrey L. Rutherford – vice president and CFO, Ferro Corp,
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Russell J. Schneider – sports writer; author; inducted into three halls of fame, including the Greater Cleveland Sports Hall of Fame
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Dr. Frederick C. “Fritz” Schwartz – former family physician, Indiana
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Dr. John R. Sinnema – former professor, Barnard College, New York
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John Snell – head football coach, Baldwin Wallace
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Dr. Joseph A. Svoboda – podiatrist, Manhattan, Kansas
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Dr. David R. Thornton – former veterinarian
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Dr. David I. Underwood – dentist, Massillon, Ohio
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Dr. Evangelo Vagianos – periodontist, North Carolina
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Dr. Kenneth Whelan – professor emeritus of psychology at Baldwin Wallace
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2013 Financial Recap
Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity concluded fiscal year 2013 (ended June 30, 2013) with total assets of $5.362 million.
By Michele Cammarco
Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity concluded fiscal year 2013 (ended June 30, 2013) with total assets of $5.362 million. The Fraternity had revenues of $5.3 million. The majority of revenue comes from undergraduate fees with the remainder coming from alumni contributions, investment income, royalties, and event registration. During this same period the Fraternity had expenses of $4.6 million. Net Income for the year came in just over $700K. However, we have continued to reduce our liabilities from over $2.1 million to under $1.8 million in the last four years. Over the last five years, total membership revenue has steadily increased with an annualized growth rate of over 5 percent. While the average number of chapters remains solid at around 193 the average membership size at each chapter has grown from roughly 50 in 2009 to 60 in 2013. The Fraternity spends more than 50% of its annual operating budget directly on programs and services for chapters, 31% on Risk Management, and 19% on Administration and General. Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity continues to work towards a well positioned future. Net assets have steadily increased over the last five years from $1,861,435 in fiscal year 2009 to $3,620,400 in fiscal year 2013, almost double. The portion of the Net Assets that are unrestricted is $1,674,000 and the current goal of the Grand High Zeta is to achieve an unrestricted reserve of $3 million.
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Summer Internships
Housing is paid for and attendance at our 55th General Assembly & Stead Leadership Seminar in Phoenix is included.
By Nick Zuniga (Ball State)
The Lambda Chi Alpha International Headquarters is looking for 2014 summer interns. Housing will be paid for, and most interns will work a 40 hour week at $10/ hour. Applications are due no later than 5 p.m. EST on March 21, 2014. The internships begin June 2, 2014, and conclude on August 8, 2014.
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Apply Here If you have questions or issues, please contact membership@lambdachi.org. The following positions are available:
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Steward Summit Verify attendees and travel arrangements Print all necessary materials and resources General Assembly Assist with alumni facilitator travel Print necessary materials/resources Assist with resource printing Ongoing Projects Print and mail volunteer certificates Assist with volunteer certification expirations Assist with High Pi expirations Map schools with AAB, ACB, HCB Update Patriot, our database Cross && Crescent Crescent March October2014 2013 Cross
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tracking visit reports and ELC evaluations Large mailings related to upcoming Expansions Scanning and filing paperwork Assisting in keeping IHQ clean, tidy, and organized, especially in run-up to GA Assist ADCS and Expansion Managers on data collection related to campus
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munications work, including monthly digital C&C magazine Take photos at General Assembly in Phoenix and post on social media Assist with production of meals/events at General Assembly, including videos and PowerPoint slides Write and enter social media posts into HootSuite, our social media CMS Help Chapter Services with ongoing projects as required, including design/creation of new forms and collateral. Perform other tasks as requested by associate directors and Chapter Services team Must have experience with Adobe Creative Suite and website software (WordPress) Pursuing graphic design or marketing degree
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Steward Summit and General Assembly, in regards to education and programming Scan and organize sign-in sheets, evaluation surveys, and other educational documents for Steward Summit and General Assembly Review the Outer Circle implementation scores and identify areas of improvements for each chapter by developing an educational summary report Analyze educational assessment and evaluation surveys (i.e. Conclave Evaluation) and provide summary reports Review Lambda Chi Alpha’s current officer resources and provide recommendations Research other organizations’ standards/accreditation programs and provide recommendations Assist with other projects as assigned by ADE
Executive The Executive Office intern will provide the Executive Office with support and undergraduate insight. Interns will be assigned projects and tasks to be completed that include writing letters, researching material, facilitating projects and experiencing nonprofit management. Tasks include: • Work proactively to achieve tasks assigned and provides
insight to staff. This includes producing letters and researching material. • To assist the Executive Office with tasks relating to the General Assembly. • Assist with mailings to alumni and VIP’s. • Assist in the completion of Special Projects. This can include developing solutions to problems and strategic planning.
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• Updating chapter profiles for Fall 2014 RMA • Uploading Harm Reduction Score Sheets/RMA onto • • • • • • • •
Officer Portal Scanning old sign-in sheets and uploading onto the Shared Drive General Assembly Legislation Documents Assembly of documents and binding Status of Chapters Documents Assembly of documents and binding Officer Portal Document Library Clean up Assist in planning of Harm Reduction Education for the Fall 2014 semester
Information Technology • Perform computer/help desk services for staff members • Coordinate setup and management of computers/print-
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sembly • Perform other tasks as requested by associate director of MIS and Chapter Services team • Create and enter social media posts into HootSuite • Pursuing an MIS or related computer technology degree
Quincy Hall (Mantevallo) A Summer 2013 IHQ Intern, Hall had the following to say about the opportunity and experience he had: “This was one of the best experiences that I have ever had, giving back to the Fraternity that has given me SO much! You will have the experience of a lifetime serving the fraternity and working with the best professional staff for a fraternity out there. APPLY!!!”
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Jimmy Doolittle - Pioneer Aviator Doolittle Sets Numerous Aviation By Mike Raymond (Miami-OH)
Introduction I grew up in the aftermath of World War II near WrightPatterson Air Force Base in Dayton, Ohio. My community was a military community steeped in the history and lore of the military. I heard about Jimmy Doolittle early in my life. I could tell you about his heroic bomber attack on Tokyo in 1942. He received the Medal of Honor for his leadership and courage on a mission that most people thought would be a one way trip. However, I wasn’t aware of his bravery, his record setting efforts as a test pilot, or the fact that he was a fraternity brother of mine and yours. A few weeks ago, I ran across a couple of brief articles about Doolittle in my collection of The Theta News magazines. I wonder how many of you know about the early career of Jimmy Doolittle? These two articles shed some light on his exploits, including his dramatic arrival at Theta Kappa Nu’s Grand Chapter.
Flies to Grand Chapter Lieutenant James Doolittle Affiliates with Theta Nu Setting new records is a pastime with Lieutenant James H. Doolittle of California Alpha. In being the first to fly to Grand Chapter, “Jimmie” was just doing the usual for him. Back in 1924 he began this business of doing things no one else had ever done and flew from Jacksonville, Florida, to San Diego in twenty-two and one-half hours. When he landed, he stretched and said, “Well she has been crossed” - for this was the first time the continent had ever been crossed in less than a day.
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In 1925 he entered the Schneider Cup Race and won the event by going 232 miles per hour, but not being satisfied with such a snail’s pace, the next day he took to the clouds and clipped off 245 miles per hour for a new world’s record. The Andes had successfully turned back every American who had tried to cross their snow-clad peaks. Doolittle was not to be outdone. Early one morning he stuck the nose of his plane into the hazy cloud bank and started to climb. To the best airmen there come accidents. Something went wrong with the plane and he could not control it. In the crash both ankles were snapped, but he was not to be turned back and as soon as the surgeons had bandaged up the broken bones, he was off again- this time to cross the mountains and make another record. Not always have his records been made for fast and long trips, for he has occasionally done the “undoable.” Until last year all air authorities agreed that it was impossible to make an outside loop. Dozens had tried it and failed to even get a good start. Doolittle spent two days figuring it all out, and one morning in 1927 he mounted to a safe distance and then away he went into an outside loop. The experienced fliers turned their heads, for they did not want to see a fellow flier dashed to pieces. A mechanic kept his eye on the plane and suddenly he shouted, “he’s doing it, he’s doing it.” He did do it, and then another time and another and the outside loop had been completed. Doolittle’s trip to Grand Chapter to be initiated was made in his sturdy plane. He arrived the morning of the second day and that evening received the degrees of Theta Kappa Nu. He was a member of the California Alpha chapter but had not had the opportunity of seeing the degree work. He determined to see it and thus became the first man to fly to a Theta Kappa Nu Grand Chapter. Not only that, but he established the record of being the first man ever to fly to his initiation into a fraternity. The Theta News, Vol. 5, No. 1, Fall 1928 ; 27-28. www.lambdachi.org/cross-crescent
Jimmy Doolittle - World’s Greatest Aviator Jimmy Doolittle’s dedication to furthering the science of aviation is featured in this second article from The Theta News. Imagine being the first pilot to fly by instruments alone. Imagine being in a power drive, losing the airplane’s wings, and then parachuting to safety. Then imagine getting into another plane and doing it again! That was Jimmy Doolittle.
Eagles of Air Honor Major Doolittle Daring Pilot Given Harmon Award for Scientific Flying Advancement The aviation world turned to Cleveland April 7 to honor Major James H. “Jimmy” Doolittle, the army’s former premier pilot and the man who was declared the world’s greatest flier by a vote of the aviators last September in New York City. Fifty-eight army fighting planes and a number of transport ships took part in the maneuvers over the city. At a luncheon at Hotel Winton, Colonel Avery Bishop, V.C. Canadian ace of aces, presented Major Doolittle the air’s greatest award, the Harmon Trophy. The award was a recognition of Doolittle’s contribution to the science of flying. It was over the same field in 1929 that Major Doolittle demonstrated the possibility of flying in fog. Doolittle was so enclosed that he could not tell whether it was daytime or night. Under these conditions he left the field and, with nothing but his fog instruments to guide his course, he flew for fifteen minutes and landed on the exact spot from which he had taken off. Cleveland also saw Doolittle make his famous power dive of 4,000 feet during the national air races in 1929. The dive was made to test the strength of the army fighting plane. Rushing down at the rate of nearly 300 miles an hour, the fabric began tearing from the wings and
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suddenly they folded up and were torn completely off the plane.
Figure 1: Lieutenant James H. Doolittle
“Jimmy” trusted his parachute, landed safely, hailed a passing car and was rushed back to the field. He immediately ordered out another plane, ascended the 4,000 feet and this time made the dive successfully. Theta Kappa Nu was represented at the ceremony of the presentation of the Harmon Trophy by Walter Walby and Howard Engle of Ohio Beta, and Wesley A. Renner, past archon of the Cleveland alumni club. Executive Secretary Lybarger extended the congratulations of Theta Kappa Nu immediately after the presentation address by Colonel Bishop.
Figure 2: Lieutenant Doolittle and his Schneider Cup Racer
The Theta News, Vol. 7, No. 4, Spring 1931; 268-271.
Conclusion After the war, Jimmy Doolittle went on to serve as the first president of the Air Force Association. He also served as a civilian advisor to the U.S. missile and space programs. In 1972, he was awarded the Tony Jannus Award for his contributions to civilian aviation. In 1985, the U.S Congress promoted him to the rank of four star General. He was the first person to be awarded the Medal of Honor and the Medal of Freedom. General Doolittle died in 1993 at the age of 96.
Figure 3: Major James H. Doolittle was presented with the Harmon Trophy, Medialle D’Honneur and Diplome D’Honneur of the Ligue Internationale des Aviateurs in recognition of his outstanding service to aviation, for the year 1929, through his experiments in blind flying. Major Doolittle was the first to take off, fly a given course and land at the point of departure entirely through the use of instruments, thus demonstrating the ability to fly though fog. Figure 4: This group shows, left to right, Major John Marshall of Cleveland, Major H. Doolittle, Col. Wm. A. Bishop, Parmely Herrick, and Roy. B. Robinette, President of the Chamber of Commerce. The occasion was the dinner at which the Harmon Trophy was presented to Major Doolittle and the Diplome D’Honneur to Parmely Herrick, honoring the Late Myron T. Herrick, his father. Col. Bishop, famous Canadian war ace, and many other distinguished flyers were present. Figure 5: Presenting Jimmy Doolittle with the jeweled badge of Theta Kappa Nu
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