CHAPTER NEWS
Chapter news, alumni news, and reports of death
Oklahoma State (Alpha-Eta)
and special sections editor for the Bismarck Tribune in Bismarck, North Dakota. It was while he was in Bismarck that he met his future wife, Sue, who was serving as a house parent at Charles Hall Youth Services, a home for disadvantaged Indian children.
North Texas (Iota-Zeta) Jim Proeller (1984) has joined the Weather Channel as managing editor of video. He spent the last 23 years at CNN, most recently as senior director, editorial operations. At the Weather Channel he’ll oversee production from the field, ensuring that the best video makes it to all platforms.
On April 3, 2012, the chapter co-hosted an event to promote awareness of, and raise money to combat, domestic abuse. The chapter held an Initiation Ritual Exemplification for 12 brothers.
Northern Colorado (Sigma-Omega) At the Greek Awards, Robby Cummings was awarded the New Member of the Year Award for all of Greek life. He also serves on the IFC and as the chapter’s vice president-external.
Pittsburg State (Lambda-Chi) On April 28, 2012, the chapter held its Founders Day celebration. The chapter held an Initiation Ritual Exemplification for nine brothers, bringing the chapter total to 719 initiated brothers. At the dinner, two new items were unveiled by Larry Randolph: a new Omega Plaque to commemorate deceased brothers, and a three-dimensional coat of arms that he had made. Two auctions were held to benefit Muscular Dystrophy which afflicts alumni brother Gerald Neidens. One was a Brother Auction whereby members were sold to the highest bidder, and the second included items of Lambda Chi merchandise. A total of $760 was collected and will be donated in Neidens’ name.
Oklahoma (Gamma-Rho) Dr. Pat Pitchford (1964) died April 15, 2012. He was a valued dentist in Okmulgee, Oklahoma, from 1970 until 1984, and then practiced in Clarksville, Tennessee, for 14 years.
Oklahoma City (Theta-Delta) The chapter raised more than $1,000 for the Alzheimer’s Association and another $1,000 for cancer research.
Rensselaer (Epsilon-Eta) On April 17, 2012, the chapter celebrated its 75th anniversary by distributing cake to people in the Rensselaer community. On April 27, 2012, the chapter participated in RPI Relay For Life, benefiting the American Cancer Society. The chapter raised $4,700, earning third place in the team competition.
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