184th General Convention Guide

184TH GENERAL CONVENTION PROGRAM GUIDE

beta Theta Pi RENAISSANCE DALL AS ADDISON HOTEL

HEARTS AGLOW DALLAS, TEXAS ~ AUGUST 3-6, 2023

beta Theta Pi

CONVENTION PURPOSE

HEARTS AGLOW “It is one thing to see an old seasoned Beta still aglow with his love and devotion — it is another to see a young lad with the lighted fires in his heart.”

– Dr. Seth R. Brooks, St. Lawrence 1922

Relationship Cultivation

The General Convention will engender bonds of friendship among all Betas, Friends of Beta and guests, and inspire their passion and commitment to Beta Theta Pi and her family.

Business of the Fraternity

The General Convention will promote an efficient model of governance that engages chapter, alumni and General Fraternity leadership in establishing common organizational direction.

Education

The General Convention will provide a high-quality educational experience focused on developing participants personally and enabling them to own and carry out with clarity the mission and specific goals of Beta Theta Pi and her leadership.

Inspiration

The General Convention will build pride in the organization’s achievements and empower all participants to take ownership of the Fraternity’s future.

Recognition and Celebration

The General Convention will honor Beta Theta Pi’s organizational, individual and chapter achievements in an aligned, engaging and celebratory fashion.

As the old saying goes,

“THERE’S NOTHING QUITE LIKE A BETA CONVENTION.”

TABLE OF CONTENTS PHOTO: SAN DIEGO BETAS ENJOY THE COLLEGE FOOTBALL HALL OF FAME WHILE IN ATLANTA FOR LAST YEAR’S 183RD GENERAL CONVENTION.

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General Secretary Welcome

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Convention History

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Featured Speakers

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Event Sponsors

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Convention Highlights

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Convention Agenda

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General Fraternity Leadership

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Legislation

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General Information

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Hotel Map

WELCOME TO BETA THETA PI’S 184TH GENERAL CONVENTION IN DALLAS, TEXAS!

GENERAL SECRETARY John Stebbins, Emory ’92 General Secretary

Every General Convention leaves its mark on Beta history. From landmark legislation to speeches now forever enshrined in our texts, some of the Fraternity’s most cherished moments occur around this great Beta tradition. When brothers across chapters and generations come together to rekindle their Beta Spirit, we chart the path forward for our Great and Good Fraternity.

Perhaps not surprisingly as we host the 184th in the heart of a city as dynamic as Dallas, new inspirations and important decisions become opportunities to reaffirm Beta’s Three Great Principles and core values.

As a fitting reminder, John Reily Knox, Miami 1839, gave a rousing address on the Fraternity’s first anniversary in 1840. Nearly two centuries later, we gather with a renewed commitment to ensuring this Fraternity remains a beacon of brotherhood and personal growth for all who call it home.

I hope the 184th General Convention sets your heart aglow with the passion, dedication and pride which unites brothers and Friends of Beta alike. May the Beta stars shine big and bright deep in the heart of Texas as we reunite this weekend to celebrate our eight founders and this special Fraternity we all know and love.

Sincerely and yours in ___kai___,

Join us on Instagram: @betathetapi PG. 4

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CONVENTION HISTORY

At nine o’clock on the evening of the eighth day of the eighth month of the year 1839, eight earnest young men, all students at Miami University, held the first meeting of Beta Theta Pi in the Hall of the Union Literary Society, an upper room in the old college building known as “Old Main.”

The eight founders in the order in which their names appear in the minutes were: John Reily Knox, 1839 Samuel Taylor Marshall, 1840 David Linton, 1839 James George Smith, 1840 Charles Henry Hardin, 1841 John Holt Duncan, 1840 Michael Clarkson Ryan, 1839 Thomas Boston Gordon, 1840

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LOCATION

Cincinnati, Ohio Cincinnati, Ohio Hudson, Ohio Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Cincinnati, Ohio Louisville, Kentucky Berkeley Springs, Virginia Columbus, Ohio (Skipped due to Civil War) Indianapolis, Indiana Detroit, Michigan Cincinnati, Ohio Indianapolis, Indiana Nashville, Tennessee Columbus, Ohio Chicago, Illinois Indianapolis, Indiana Richmond, Virginia Cincinnati, Ohio (Skipped due to late timing of 34th) Evansville, Indiana Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Detroit, Michigan Indianapolis, Indiana Cincinnati, Ohio Baltimore, Maryland Chicago, Illinois Cincinnati, Ohio Saratoga Springs, New York Wooglin-on-Chautauqua, N.Y. St. Louis, Missouri Cincinnati, Ohio Wooglin-on-Chautauqua, N.Y. Niagara Falls, New York Chicago, Illinois White Sulphur Springs, W. Va. Niagara Falls, New York Cincinnati, Ohio Niagara Falls, New York Put-in-Bay, Ohio Lakewood, New York Lake Minnetonka, Minnesota Put-in-Bay, Ohio St. Louis, Missouri New York, New York Denver, Colorado Niagara Falls, N.Y. Put-in-Bay, Ohio Saratoga Springs, New York Niagara Falls, Ontario Detroit, Michigan Nantasket Beach, Mass.

St. Louis, Missouri

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Sun Valley, Idaho Asheville, North Carolina Lake of the Ozarks, Missouri Bedford Springs, Pennsylvania Mackinac Island, Michigan French Lick, Indiana Lake of the Ozarks, Missouri Mackinac Island, Michigan Oxford, Ohio Hot Springs, Virginia Scottsdale, Arizona French Lick, Indiana Mackinac Island, Michigan Lake of the Ozarks, Missouri Boca Raton, Florida Scottsdale, Arizona Asheville, North Carolina Toronto, Ontario Oxford, Ohio Palm Desert, California Tarpon Springs, Florida Washington, D.C. Denver, Colorado Marco Island, Florida Cincinnati, Ohio Palm Desert, California Washington, D.C. Miami, Florida Oxford, Ohio Schaumburg, Ill. (Chicago) Oxford, Ohio Kansas City, Missouri Oxford, Ohio Atlanta, Georgia Scottsdale, Arizona Toronto, Ontario Orlando, Florida Dallas, Texas Phoenix, Arizona Washington, D.C. Seattle, Washington Chicago, Illinois Charlotte, North Carolina Oxford, Ohio Orlando, Florida Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Salt Lake City, Utah Norfolk, Virigina Oxford, Ohio (Virtual due to COVID-19 pandemic) Oxford, Ohio Atlanta, Georgia Dallas, Texas

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76th Oakland, California 77th Saratoga Springs, New York 78th Niagara Falls, New York 79th White Sulphur Springs, W. Va. 80th Swampscott, Massachusetts 81st Williams Bay, Wisconsin 82nd Estes Park, Colorado 83rd West Baden, Indiana 84th White Sulphur Springs, W. Va. 85th Mackinac Island, Michigan 86th Lake of Bays, Ontario 87th White Sulphur Springs, W. Va. 88th Lake of Bays, Ontario 89th Colorado Springs, Colorado 90th Lake of Bays, Ontario 91st Old Point Comfort, Virginia 92nd Lake Rosseau, Ontario 93rd Hot Springs, Virginia 94-95th Mackinac Island, Michigan 96th Seigniory Club, Quebec 97th Biloxi, Mississippi 98th Mackinac Island, Michigan 99th Poland Spring, Maine 100th Oxford, Ohio 101st Del Monte, California 102nd Mackinac Island, Michigan 103rd Mackinac Island, Michigan 104-106th (Skipped due to World War II) 107th Mackinac Island, Michigan 108th Poland Spring, Maine 109th Mackinac Island, Michigan 110th Glenwood Springs, Colorado 111th Lake of Bays, Ontario 112th Old Point Comfort, Virginia 113th Lake of Bays, Ontario 114th Pasadena, California 115th Oxford, Ohio 116th Bedford Springs, Pennsylvania 117th Mackinac Island, Michigan 118th Poland Spring, Maine 119th Bedford Springs, Pennsylvania 120th French Lick, Indiana 121st Mackinac Island, Michigan 122nd Pasadena, California 123rd Asheville, North Carolina 124th Bedford Springs, Pennsylvania 125th Oxford, Ohio 126th Mackinac Island, Michigan 127th Lake of Bays, Ontario 128th Asheville, North Carolina 129th Bedford Springs, Pennsylvania 130th Bretton Woods, N.H. 131st Mackinac Island, Michigan

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FEATURED SPEAKERS

CONVENTION KICKOFF EMCEE Tom Cassady, Cincinnati ’76

THE GREAT CONVERSATION III: A RADICAL BROTHERHOOD Dr. Don “Dipper” DiPaolo, Michigan ’78

NIC AWARDS OF DISTINCTION Jud Horras, Iowa State ’97

CONVENTION KICKOFF

THURS. | AUGUST 3

MODEL INITIATION

THURS. | AUGUST 3

Join some 800 Betas, Sweethearts and friends during this year’s Convention Kickoff, as the official theme is dedicated and the course is charted for the Fraternity’s largest gathering of the year. Welcomed by General Fraternity President Tom Cassady, Cincinnati ’76, witness the Convention Countdown and the awarding of two NIC Awards of Distinction by Jud Horras, Iowa State ’97.

Following the Convention Kickoff, all Betas will gather to conduct the sacred Model Initiation Ceremony. Practiced to perfection by an enthusiastic cast of brothers, come prepared to learn the details that take this beautiful tradition to another level. During this event, Friends of Beta and guests are invited to a special reception.

AWARDS LUNCHEON EMCEE Daen Ekpa, Loyola Marymount ’10

The Great Conversation III: A Radical Brotherhood All attendees are encouraged to attend this interactive discussion led by Dr. Don “Dipper” DiPaolo, Michigan ’78. Prepare to be both challenged and inspired as brothers and friend consider their roles and relationships with the Fraternity ... and beyond.

AWARDS LUNCHEON

UNDERGRADUATE KEYNOTE Adam Jolles, Kansas ’24

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FRI. | AUGUST 4

During this all-Convention luncheon, witness the recognition of individuals and chapters as the Fraternity celebrates their extraordinary volunteerism and campus achievements. Daen Ekpa, Loyola Marymount ’10, will emcee, as a lineup of student leaders join him to announce this year’s award winners, including 32 recipients of the Francis H. Sisson Award. Plus, be inspired by a keynote from former Alpha Nu Chapter President Adam Jolles, Kansas ’24.

FEATURED SPEAKERS CELEBRATION BANQUET

CELEBRATION BANQUET EMCEE Justin Rutherford, Northwestern ’00

STATE OF THE FRATERNITY John Stebbins, Emory ’92

SAT. | AUGUST 5

Unite with outgoing Board Trustee Justin Rutherford, Northwestern ’00, in the final celebratory dinner of the General Convention. In addition to honoring Fraternal Fifties in the cherished Beta Countdown and enjoying Beta’s singing tradition, cheer on Beta’s 13 Knox Award-winning chapters and reflect on the State of the Fraternity address delivered by General Secretary John Stebbins, Emory ’92.

Oxford Cup Presentation

Be on hand when Oxbow Carbon LLC Founder and Chief Executive Officer Bill Koch, MIT ’62, accepts Beta’s highest honor for professional achievement, the Oxford Cup. The businessman, entrepreneur, champion sailor, art collector and philanthropist is one of three Koch brothers to join the Beta Upsilon Chapter, and Bill will also accept the Oxford Cup posthumously on behalf of his twin brother and former executive vice president of Koch Industries, David ’62.

Shepardson Award Presentation

OXFORD CUP

A 30-year Beta Theta Pi volunteer, former General Fraternity President Bob Schnese, Wisconsin ’83, will receive the Fraternity’s highest honor for General Fraternity service, the Francis W. Shepardson Award. Afterwards, the Convention will close out with a dessert, wine and beer reception in the Crystal Foyer sponsored by the Beta Foundation.

Bill Koch, MIT ’62

GROUP PICTURES

SHEPARDSON AWARD

Bob Schnese, Wisconsin ’83

Say GO BETA! Beta’s official Convention photographers will be available to take group photos on a first-come, first-served basis in front of the Beta backdrop after each all-Convention program. Images will be available online at beta.org/convention. For more information see page 23.

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CONVENTION SPONSORS SPECIAL THANK YOU TO OUR EVENT SPONSORS

The Fraternity thanks its 2023 Convention sponsors who not only help lower the Convention’s costs, but also enrich members and chapters with potential opportunities for future collaboration and services. Please thank them by learning more about their services and considering them for upcoming partnerships.

DIAMOND LEVEL SPONSORS

GOLD LEVEL SPONSORS

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CONVENTION HIGHLIGHTS HEARTS AGLOW “You’ll feel the bond that makes us kin, that sets our hearts aglow.”

– “To The Pledge”

RELATIONSHIP CULTIVATION

BETA TIME/WELCOME RECEPTION Mingle with brothers and guests to rekindle old friendships and make new ones!

Light refreshments provided. (Cash/credit accepted at the bar.)

FRIEND OF BETA AND SWEETHEARTS RECEPTION While brothers experience the Model Initiation Ceremony, Friends of Beta, Sweethearts and guests can gather in the hotel lobby for an informal reception. Light refreshments provided.

CLOSING DESSERT RECEPTION Immediately following Saturday’s Celebration Banquet, all attendees are invited to the closing Dessert Reception sponsored by the Beta Foundation. (Cash/ credit accepted at the bar.)

BUSINESS

EDUCATION

LEADERSHIP AND EDUCATION SESSIONS These sessions serve as the educational focus for this year’s Convention. An allstar lineup of speakers and topics have been selected to ensure chapters and volunteers hit the ground running this coming academic year.

INSPIRATION

THE SINGING FRATERNITY Beta’s singing tradition lives on!

Throughout Convention, brothers will join in song to celebrate the Fraternity’s sentimental side as Beta is still “The Singing Fraternity!”

CONVENTION LEGISLATION Delegates will conduct the business of the Fraternity on Friday and Saturday, including voting on charter petitions, chapter reviews, Trustee elections and amendments to The Code. One must be a registered Convention attendee to gain admittance into the legislation hall.

MARCHING LINE A cherished Convention tradition led by the Board of Trustees, Betas will unite at 6:00 p.m. on Saturday and proceed into the Celebration Banquet while singing “Marching Along.”

GENERAL FRATERNITY OFFICER MEETINGS At various points throughout Convention, the Board of Trustees, Foundation Board, General Fraternity House Corporation, regional chiefs and district chiefs will meet to advance Beta’s system of chapter and volunteer support.

CHARTERINGS, AWARDS AND RECOGNITION From new chapters bestowed charters in the legislation hall, to Foundation donors and individual and chapter awards recognized during banquets, the 184th will do its part to honor those who labor out of love for Beta Theta Pi.

RECOGNITION AND CELEBRATION

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CONVENTION AGENDA WEDNESDAY // AUGUST 2, 2023 2:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

9:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.

Convention Registration Exhibits, Vendors and Sponsors Convention Chorus Practice Welcome Reception (Cash/Credit Bar) Loving Cup Ceremony

West Registration West Registration Mayfair Crystal Foyer Garden Court

THURSDAY // AUGUST 3, 2023 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.

8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

10:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.

Breakfast On Your Own Board of Trustees Meeting Service Opportunity: Be The Match Convention Registration Exhibits, Vendors and Sponsors 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Lunch: Board Members and Staff Lunch On Your Own (All Other Guests) 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Convention Chorus Practice 1:15 p.m. – 2:45 p.m.

Joint Board Meeting of Trustees, Foundation Directors, General Fraternity House Corporation and Advisory Council 2:45 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Board of Trustees Meeting Foundation Development Committee Meeting Foundation Finance Committee Meeting Foundation Governance / Nominating Committee Meeting General Fraternity House Corporation Meeting 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Welcome Reception (Cash/Credit Bar) 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Convention Kickoff 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

Model Initiation Ceremony Reception for Friends of Beta and Guests 7:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.

The Great Conversation III: A Radical Brotherhood 9:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.

Alumni Association Delegate Meet-n-Greet Beta Time (Cash/Credit Bar) Convention Chorus Practice Legislation Committee: Credentials & Registration

Bacarrat Bel-Air I-II West Registration West Registration Lalique Ballroom Mayfair Lalique Ballroom Bacarrat Bel-Air IV Bel-Air V Bel-Air VI Bel-Air III Crystal Foyer Crystal Ballroom Malachite Hotel Lobby Bar Malachite Hotel Lobby Bar Garden Court Mayfair Waterford A

FRIDAY // AUGUST 4, 2023 7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.

7:30 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.

8:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.

8:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.

Breakfast Convention Registration Leadership Summit (includes breakfast starting at 7:30 am) Exhibits, Vendors and Sponsors Foundation Campaign Cabinet Meeting (Includes Breakfast Starting at 7:30 a.m.)

8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.

Keystone: VP of Recruitment 8:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

Keystone: VP of Education and Advisor Academy 8:30 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.

Alumni Association Track Chapter Presidents Leadership Academy Leadership College Legislation Committee: Credentials & Registration 9:30 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.

Keystone: VP of Recruitment (Breakout A) Keystone: VP of Recruitment (Breakout B) 10:00 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.

Coffee Break 10:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.

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Crystal Ballroom West Registration Spectrum West Registration Colonnade A&B Crystal VIII Crystal VII Bel-Air I-II Garden Court III Crystal VI Waterford A Crystal VIII Lalique II Bacarrat Colonnade A&B

CONVENTION AGENDA 10:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.

10:30 a.m. –11:45 a.m.

12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.

2:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

4:15 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.

5:30 p.m.

5:30 p.m. – 11:30 p.m 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

General Fraternity House Corporation Meeting Keystone: VP of Education and Advisor Academy (Breakout A) Keystone: VP of Education and Advisor Academy (Breakout B) Awards Luncheon Advisor Academy Board of Trustees Meeting Foundation Directors Meeting Keystone: VP of Education Keystone: VP of Recruitment (Breakout A) Keystone: VP of Recruitment (Breakout B) Leadership College Legislation General Fraternity House Corporation Meeting Snack Break Buses Depart for Texas Rangers Game Texas Rangers Game (Includes Dinner) John Reily Knox Club Reception (Invitation Only) John Reily Knox Club Dinner (Invitation Only)

Bel-Air III Crystal VII Bel-Air IV - VI Crystal Ballroom Spectrum Bacarrat Colonnade A&B Crystal VII Crystal VIII Lalique I Crystal VI Malachite Bel-Air III Garden Court Garden Court Crystal Foyer Garden Court III

SATURDAY // AUGUST 5, 2023 7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.

Breakfast Advisory Council Meeting (Includes Breakfast Starting at 7:00 a.m.)

7:30 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.

Convention Registration 8:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.

Legislation Committee: Credentials & Registration 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.

Exhibits, Vendors and Sponsors 8:30 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.

Keystone: VP of Education & VP of Recruitment Leadership College Legislation 9:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.

Advisor Academy 11:45 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Lunch 12:00 p.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Installation Ceremony Training 12:00 p.m. – 12:45 p.m.

Keystone, Leadership College and Advisor Academy Featured Speaker Zac Clark: Student Mental Health 1:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Keystone: VP of Education Keystone: VP of Recruitment Leadership College 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Advisor Academy Legislation 4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Convention Chorus Practice 5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.

Reception: House Corporation Volunteers (Invitation Only) Reception: SMU Alumni (Invitation Only) Reception: University of Texas Alumni (Invitation Only) Reception: UT Arlington Alumni (Invitation Only) 6:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.

Marching Line 6:45 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.

Celebration Banquet 9:30 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.

Foundation Dessert Reception (Cash/Credit Bar)

Crystal Ballroom Colonnade B West Registration Waterford A West Registration Crystal VII - VIII Crystal VI Malachite Spectrum Garden Court Hamilton Crystal VII - VIII Crystal VII Crystal VIII Crystal VI Spectrum Malachite Mayfair Bel-Air II-III Bel-Air VI Bel-Air IV Bel-Air V Lalique Crystal Ballroom Crystal Foyer

SUNDAY // AUGUST 6, 2023 Times TBD 6:30 a.m.

7:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Shuttle Buses to DFW and DAL Airports Bus Departs for Dragon Classic Golf Tournament Dragon Classic Golf Tournament

Garden Court Garden Court Bear Creek Golf Club

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FRATERNITY LEADERSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES

HEARTS AGLOW “Cheer! Cheer! Cheer! with hearts rejoicing, brightly sparkles ev’ry eye, and our bosoms feel the glow none but brothers’ hearts may know, while we sing the songs of Beta Theta Pi.” – “There’s A Scene”

John Stebbins, Emory ’92, General Secretary Tom Cassady, Cincinnati ’76, General Fraternity President Ken Bryan, MIT ’88, General Treasurer Robert Beall, Oklahoma ’80 Amar Budarapu, Lawrence ’87 Bill Haywood, Miami ’74 Aaron Kozuki, Washington in St. Louis ’05 Willie Romero, UNLV ’95 Justin Rutherford, Northwestern ’00 Nick Sexton, Eastern Kentucky ’11 Joel Stern, UC Riverside ’94

FOUNDATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Rick Banks, Cornell ’72, Chairman Fred Pierce, San Diego State ’84, Vice Chairman Randy Groves, Kansas State ’78, Treasurer Tom Reeves, Eastern Kentucky ’99, Secretary Stavan Bhatt, Louisville ’98 Mike Bickford, Oklahoma ’80 Art Carmichael, Oregon ’62 Karl Chiao, Texas A&M ’90 Peter Darrow, Miami (Fla.) ’09 Jeff Flanagan, Rhode Island ’93 Scott Grotjan, South Dakota ’92 Zac Haines, Miami ’05 Kent R. Mire, TCU ’07 Marty Obst, Southern Illinois ’03 Tom Olver, Central Michigan ’98 Rick Sabol, Ohio ’77 John Torget, Cornell ’93 Bruce Wenger, Lawrence ’89

GENERAL FRATERNITY HOUSE CORPORATION Adam Collins, Wabash ’02, President Steve Becker, Florida ’69, Secretary Andrew Zurborg, Arkansas ’15, Treasurer Daen Ekpa, Loyola Marymount ’10 Dan Farmer, Cincinnati ’75 Vince Mikolay, Bethany ’00

BAIRD FUND CORPORATION

Kris Swanson, Lawrence ’87 Robert Umstadter, San Jose State ’05 David Wright, Ohio State ’67

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FRATERNITY LEADERSHIP REGIONAL CHIEFS

UNDERGRADUATE COMMISSIONERS

Nazar Abbas, Miami ’24 Jack Corby, Elon ’22 C.J. Fovozzo, John Carroll ’23 Max Gauger, Texas ’23 Collin George, Embry-Riddle ’23 Alex Houlton, George Mason ’23 Nathan Satterfield, Michigan ’23 Liam Traynor, Lawrence ’23

GENERAL FRATERNITY OFFICERS Mike Okenquist, Villanova ’94 Alumni Commissioner

Zac Haines, Miami ’05 Archivist and Historian Ryan Westberry, Clemson ’98 Assistant Historian Brock Johnson, Oklahoma State ’09 Chorister Martin Cobb, Eastern Kentucky ’96 Editor David Schawe, Louisville ’06 Insurance Commissioner Jim Strilesky, British Columbia ’72 Scholarship Commissioner Ryan King, Southern Illinois ’01 Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commissioner

REGION

Austin Marple, TCU ’14 Tommy Raimondi, Ohio ’16 Bryant Fiesta, UC Irvine ’16 Ethan Turner, Wisconsin-Oshkosh ’12 Chuck Graves, Middle Tennessee State ’94 Terry Weber, Truman State ’01 Adam Schultz, Virginia Tech ’98 John Smid, Toronto ’99 Roger Roa, Nova Southeastern ’02 Nick Gilson, Utah ’03

DISTRICT CHIEFS

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Gene Wasserman, Maryland ’92 Faraz Malek, Toronto ’12 Bruce Fein, Colgate ’84 James Ebert, Stevens ’19 Kal Pipo, Case Western Reserve ’86 Alex Henry, Bethany ’14 Matt DelBrocco, Case Western Reserve ’12 Michael Lavina, Hanover ’11 Karl Edelmann, Michigan ’86 Charles Hutchinson, Kentucky ’91 Marty Obst, Southern Illinois ’03 Nick Dunn, Connecticut ’13 Brandon Lamp, Wisconsin ’14 Ted Haile, Georgia Tech ’75 Dave Thompson, Purdue ’64 Woody Ratterman, Middle Tennessee State ’95 Carlos Gonzalez, Central Florida ’07 Nathan Balkenbusch, Kansas State ’14 Michael Breske, South Dakota ’73 Joe Jongewaard, Iowa State ’70 Michael Schultz, Wichita State ’17 Andrew Upton, TCU ’15 Jake McKinney, Louisville ’01 Coby Crosby, Southern California ’16 Ian Ross, Michigan ’21 Raj Maharaj, Florida International ’07 Colin Dunning, Texas ’20 Nick Hatton, San Diego ’18

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2024 LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS MILLER NICHOLS CHAPTER PRESIDENTS LEADERSHIP ACADEMY

Who: All Chapter Presidents When: January 5-7, 2024 Where: Chicago, Ill. Registration Opens: October 15, 2024

HUGH E. STEPHENSON JR. LEADERSHIP SUMMIT

Who: Regional and District Chiefs When: January 5-7, 2024 Where: Chicago, Ill Registration Opens: October 15, 2024

KEYSTONE REGIONAL LEADERSHIP CONFERENCES

Who: Executive Chapter Officers and Chapter Advisory Teams When: January 19-21 and January 26-28 Registration Opens: October 15, 2024

WOODEN INSTITUTE

Who: Initiated Collegians When: June 1-4, June 8-11 and June 22-25 Where: Oxford, Ohio Summer Registration Opens: Feb. 1, 2024

PETER F. GREINER LEADERSHIP COLLEGE

Who: Any Collegiate Beta Attending the General Convention Who Is Not Serving as a Chapter Delegate When: July 25-27, 2024 Where: 185th General Convention Registration Opens: February 1, 2024

UNDERGRADUATE INTERFRATERNITY INSTITUTE

Who: Collegiate Betas When: Summer 2024 Where: Bloomington, Ind. Registration Opens: February 1, 2024 Beta Scholarship Deadline: April 13 For More Info: nicfraternity.org PG. 16

INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Leadership program graduates can apply to serve as an intern for Presidents Academy, Keystone, the Wooden Institute and Leadership College. Applications will be available at beta.org and are due October 1.

For information, contact Assistant Director of Leadership and Education Cody Golden at cody.golden@beta.org.

Register for all of Beta’s leadership programs at

BETA.ORG Stay tuned for program updates and registration reminders in the Beta Brief, the Fraternity’s monthly e-newsletter for chapter officers, advisors and house corporation members.

Ensure your email is current at My.Beta.org.

Distribution is on the eighth of each month.

LEGISLATION

CONVENTION OFFICERS

TUESDAY, JULY 18, 2023

PRESIDENT

CHARTER/CHAPTER REVIEWS (VIRTUAL)

Austin Marple, TCU ’14

SECRETARY

Ryan Reichenbach, Kettering B ’18

PARLIAMENTARIAN

Alex Snowden, Texas A&M-CC ’06

MARSHAL

Keith Davis, Iowa State ’70

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE CHAIRMAN

Jeff Stephenson, South Carolina ’80

VICE PRESIDENTS

Tom McCasland, Oklahoma ’56 Paxson Glenn, North Carolina ’58 Mac Churchill, Texas ’72 Mike Casson, SMU ’67 Zach Allen, Oklahoma ’85 Wade McMullen, Texas ’79 David Schmidt, South Florida ’92

Charters Panel 1 Embry-Riddle Charters Panel 2 Appalachian State, Kennesaw State, LSU Charters Panel 3 Illinois State and UNC Wilmington Chapters Panel 1 South Florida Chapters Panel 2 Florida Atlantic and Samford Chapters Panel 3 Illinois and Vanderbilt Chapters Panel 4 Colorado State and San Diego State Chapters Panel 5 Boise State and West Chester

FRIDAY, AUGUST 4, 2023 CHARTER VOTES CHARTER South Florida Embry-Riddle

NOTE: Times subject to change due to normal legislative processes.

TIME 2:30 p.m.

2:35 p.m.

LOCATION Malachite Malachite

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GENERAL INFORMATION REGISTRATION

Beginning Wednesday morning, the Convention registration area will be located outside the Crystal Ballroom. Please see the master agenda for detailed registration hours.

NAME TAGS

Name tags should be worn at all times during the General Convention since they serve as one’s admission into all educational sessions, the legislation hall, special events, etc. If you lose your name tag, please visit the Convention registration area to obtain a replacement.

SUNDAY TRANSPORTATION

Beta is providing transportation to DFW and DAL airports on Sunday morning for guests who signed up during online registration. Buses will depart from the bus loading area on the first floor. Please visit the Registration area if you have questions about shuttle times.

CONVENTION ATTIRE

Thursday is “School Spirit Day,” so feel free to sport pride for your alma mater! Attire for all other events is resort casual (polo/collared shirts, shorts or khaki pants for men and comparable attire for women). Please refrain from wearing T-shirts, jeans or ball caps during official Convention activities and, when worn, please ensure T-shirts reflect positively upon the Fraternity (i.e. no alcohol, void of sexual innuendo, etc.). Coat, tie and Beta badge are required for Saturday night’s Celebration Banquet.

MEALS

Beta is providing all meals for full-time registrants.

Attendees who indicated an allergy or dietary restriction during registration have been provided special meal tickets. They should be presented to a hotel server at the start of the meal.

Name tags serve as admission tickets into Beta banquets.

If you lose your name tag, visit the Convention registration desk to obtain a replacement. Based on availability, additional banquet meals may be purchased at the Convention registration desk.

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GENERAL INFORMATION AWARDS

Awards will be presented to individuals and chapters during Friday’s Awards Luncheon and Saturday’s Celebration Banquet. Awards can be picked up in the registration area outside of the Crystal Ballroom.

Please congratulate Beta’s deserving individuals and chapters!

CONDUCT

To ensure the General Convention and Beta Theta Pi continue to maintain a reputation of excellence and high standards, the Fraternity expects all Convention attendees to govern themselves accordingly, respecting the property and rights of the hotel as well as other guests.

Please be advised that alcohol is not permitted to be consumed in public areas outside and the laws of the host state apply to all participants. Conduct will be monitored and enforced by hotel security. If a disturbance or issue is reported, it will be addressed in accordance with Beta’s Convention Standards Procedures: • First Offense: Individuals will receive a warning and be asked to discontinue the actions of disturbance. Individuals will be given notice of the consequences of a second offense.

• Second Offense: Individuals will be asked to return to their assigned room and, if present, all alcohol will be confiscated and discarded.

Individuals will be given notice of the consequences of a third offense.

Individuals will be asked to meet with the Convention marshal, regional chief, district chief and chapter delegate the next morning.

• Third Offense: Individuals will be asked to leave the General Convention and will no longer be allowed to participate in related activities or events. No travel fees or registration fees will be refunded.

The General Fraternity will follow up on the incident post-Convention.

• Depending on the severity of one’s action(s), the Fraternity reserves the right to utilize good judgment in addressing each situation. Actions of the individual may result in immediate removal from the Convention and the hotel.

SMOKING AND TOBACCO PRODUCTS The entire hotel is 100% smoke- and tobacco-free.

This includes all off-site Beta events.

PG. 19

GENERAL INFORMATION EVALUATIONS

An electronic evaluation will be sent to you following the Convention. Your feedback is important. Please take time to complete the evaluation and help the Fraternity improve future Conventions.

WIRELESS INTERNET

Computer access is available throughout the hotel. Every guest room also offers Wi-Fi, which allows for fast connection time and access.

TWITTER, INSTAGRAM AND FACEBOOK

The official hashtag for the 184th General Convention is #Beta184. Please use this hashtag to share your thoughts, reflections and significant moments regarding your Convention experience. When posting, remember you are representing Beta to thousands of constituents via social media. In addition, should you have feedback or suggestions for improvement, please share those in the evaluation or directly with a Convention staff member.

LOST & FOUND

Please check for and turn in lost items to the Convention registration area. All items not claimed by Sunday at 12:00 p.m. will be held at the Administrative Office for 14 days at which time all unclaimed items will be discarded or become property of the Fraternity.

SECURITY

It is important for you to know that during these times of heightened security, the hotel is doing everything it can to ensure you have a safe and enjoyable stay. Please do not hesitate to contact the hotel staff if you need assistance.

ALL-GENDER RESTROOM

An all-gender restroom is located on the second floor near the Hamilton room.

EMERGENCIES AND MEDICAL ASSISTANCE

If you experience an emergency, please call 9-1-1. Report all injuries or illnesses to the Beta Convention staff at convention@beta.org.

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GENERAL INFORMATION PARKING

Parking at the Renaissance Dallas Addison Hotel is $7.50 per vehicle, per day.

CHECK-IN AND CHECK-OUT

Hotel check-in is 4:00 p.m. Check-out is 11:00 a.m. If you would like a late check-out from the hotel, please make arrangements directly with the front desk.

LOST HOTEL KEY

If you lose your hotel key, contact the hotel’s registration desk directly.

HOTEL BILLS

Delegates, Leadership College and Keystone participants, and chapter advisors: Your hotel bill (minus incidentals) is paid in conjunction with your registration fee and will therefore be charged to the Fraternity’s master bill. General Fraternity Officers: You are responsible for paying your hotel bill upon checkout and submitting charges for reimbursement in alignment with Beta’s official expense reimbursement policy. All other attendees are responsible for room, tax and incidentals.

Questions can be directed to the Convention staff at the registration area.

HOTEL FEEDBACK/ISSUES

Should you encounter any issues or have feedback for the hotel, or if there is anything that can be done to make your stay more comfortable, please contact the Convention staff at convention@beta.org or visit the registration desk in the Crystal Foyer.

QUESTIONS

Questions regarding the Convention and host facilities should be directed to any Convention staff member, the registration desk in the Crystal Foyer or convention@beta.org.

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HOTEL MAP

BALLROOM LEVEL

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HOTEL MAP LOBBY LEVEL

Download moments from the 184th Convention as they happen! In partnership with PhotoNodes, attendees have full access to all photos from this weekend in real time and you can even upload your own memories. Get started on any mobile device using the PhotoNodes app, just scan the QR code to log in. Galleries are also available at beta.org/convention.

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BETA LEADERSHIP FUND

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“Older men can lead, direct, encourage, correct and inspire younger men. Likewise, young men can give older men strength, courage, faith and add ‘future to their minds.’

This is what happens when the hand of age grips the hand of youth.”

— Dr. Seth R. Brooks, St. Lawrence 1922 General Secretary and General Fraternity President