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Motivate Yourself with Challenges

I awoke one September morning to the sound of a booming thunderclap The sound was almost foreign, following the near drought-like conditions of the southwestern Ohio summer.

After a quick shower, I threw on a pair of cargo shorts and a gray Gap T-shirt and headed over to Starbucks for my weekend ritual of indulging in a grande cinnamon mocha and a copy of The New York Times

When I returned home, the clouds had parted just enough to allow the warm rays of the morning sun to shine through the branches of the Chinkapin Oak. I sat in a comfortable chair on the patio and turned my attention to the day's news

An hour passed as I flipped through the national and international news comprising the cover section. Taking a large sip of coffee , I turned to Section 2 : Arts & Leisure.

Gracing the opening page was a 7-1/2 " x 13 " photo of Comedian Jerry Seinfeld , sitting on a park bench in New York 's upper west side. Being a Seinfeld fan, I began reading the accompanying story. In the seventh paragraph, the article focused on the pop culture icon's thoughts on change

" You have to motivate yourself with challenges ," offered Seinfeld. " That's how you know you're still alive. Once you start doing only what you've already proven you can do , you're on the road to death."

I stopped - realizing these were perhaps the most profound words echoed by a man whose fortune was derived from Costanza-esque conversations about · absolutely nothing whatsoever - and read it again.

As the countless mass of college students settle into class schedules and routines this fall, chapters across North America struggle to re-establish themselves on campus . Will they take advantage of new challenges? Or, will they settle into familiar routines, doing only what they've already proven they can do?

Does stagnation translate into death for the fraternity movement? It did for my chapter at Central Michigan last year. A series of bad decisions , apathy and a distancing of organizational priorities from the principles of Beta Theta Pi led to the closure of the chapter.

So , this fall, Beta Theta Pi is no longer represented at weekly Interfraternity Council meetings. Enthusiastic members are not busy preparing for recruitment or new member education activities Wooglin 's honor is not being defended on the football or softball fields.

And yet , I submit that in the quiet desperation represented by a house that no longer carries the signs and symbols of our great and good Fraternity, Beta Theta Pi is well represented at Central Michigan. It is represented in the hearts and minds of dedicated alumni and the promise of a hopeful future, as plans commence for a 2004 recolonization.

As the Greek community continues to adjust to the changing environment of higher education, it need turn no farther for advice than the Arts & Leisure section of the Sunday Tim e s We must continue to motivate ourselves with challenges. That is how we will stay alive. Once we start doing more than we have proven we can do , w e will be on the road to life. ·

BETA THETA PI FRATERNITY

Founded 18 39, Miami University

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

GENERAL SECRETARY

David W Wright , Ohio State ' 67

PRES !DEN!'

Robert W McKinley, Missouri ' 66

GENERAL TRF.ASURER

John H. Stebbins, Emory '92

VICE I'RE.SlDE!\"''S

John V Conway, South Dakota ' 54

Donald G. DiPaolo , Michigan '78

D. Kirk Little, East Carolina '82

Peter A Morse, Jr., DePauw '90

P. Thomas Purinton, Kansas State ' 63

Robert L. Schnese, Wisconsin '83

BETA THETA PI FO UNDATI ON BO ARD OF DIRE CT O R S

W H (Bert) Bates, Missouri ' 49

Richard H. Brown, Ohio '65

Thomas D. Cassady, Cincinnati '76

Robert L. Cottrell, Miami '54

Thomas W. Cullinan, Nebraska '73

Robert T. Grand, Wabash ' 78

Jeffrey P. Greiner , S . Methodist '80

Kenneth J. Grispin, Rutgers '70

William F. Hahn, Lehigh ' 49

EDITOR

Thomas C. Olver , Central Michigan ' 98

DI:REcroR oF CoM?>ruNICAnoN

Ann Haas, University of Toledo

INTERNS

Geoffrey H. Fulkerson , Illinois '01

Jen Culler, Miami University

William E. Younger, Miami ' 05

EDITORS EMERITUS

Erv Johnson , APR, Idaho '53

Robert H. Kurz , Miami '58

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Men of Principle

I'm writing to tell of the amazing doings among the brothers of the Gamma Theta chapter at Washington State University. In addition to their devotion to academia and commendable leadership on campus, they have offered me something so much more important than an y grade on a paper or philanthropic event.

As a founder of the recolonized chapter at WSU , I can honestly say that the title Men of Principle has lived up to its promises . During the 2001-02 school year I was diagnosed with a cancer of the lymph nodes known as Hodgkin's Disease. Treatable, this lymphoma eventually led to weeks of chemotherapy, followed by radiation treatment. At 22, it was a shock to me and a strong emotional burden on my family , both blood and fraternal.

Throughout this difficult time, my brothers expressed their concern through cards, phone calls and a donation to a leading lymphoma research foundation. It is because of acts like this from these future leaders, that has powered the ideals of Beta Theta Pi since its inception The compassion that I have been shown from these true men of principle , has been unparalled to anything I have ever experienced.

I wanted to thank the men of Gamma Theta for helping me to overcome perhaps one of the most difficult obstacles in my life Also , to thank the amazing alumni of Gamma Theta for being such remarkable men of high moral standards. Your courage and empathy is held on the highest pedestal in my heart.

-Daniel C. Avina, Washington State '02

Salt Lake Hospitality

I want to extend a heartfelt thank you to the brothers of the Utah chapter for the use of their chapter house and for being so hospitable to brothers from across North America The Gamma Betas hosted 29 brothers during the four Beta Wilderness Challege sessions . Thanks to Nick VanDyken and the boys for your graciousness! Congratulations to BWC facilitator Mike Matsko on his initiation. We look forward to next year.

-Ja

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vacationland Review

Many thanks for the kind review of my latest book , Vacationland. As a Chippewa , you obviously have a feel for the north woods, and I'm pleased to report that your review has prompted an interesting correspondence from Hal Buckingham, Wesleyan '59. Hal was the District I representative for Beta Theta Pi when I was at Amherst. Hal claims to have witnessed several incidents included in my book , The Class Choregus, and it turns out that we both have camps on th e same lake in Maine , so we're going to get together. -David E Morine , Amh e rst '66

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Do y ou have an idea for a story or feature ? Have y ou published a book or recorded a CD? Were you recentl y honored or promoted?

If so, The Be ta Theta Pi would love to hear from you. Your views and comments are also encouraged. Send to :

The Editor, The Beta Theta Pi 5134 Bonham Road Oxford, OH 45056, or tolver@wooglin.com

Brothers "Alive and Well"

I hope y ou will correct an error in the issue before last. Bruce M Sellery, Calif.-Los Angeles ' 45 was listed as deceased He is alive and well and living in Marina Del Ra y, Calif The error may have been committed because Bruce had submitted the obit for Robert Bomeisler, which was printed in Bruce's name There has been much confusion among Bruce 's fellow Betas. At least he was in good company: the same thing happened to Mark Twain! - Robert f. Thomas , Calif.-Los Angeles ' 43

Peter f. Dunn Jr. , Illinois '52 contacted the Administrative Offi c e, Aug. 20 , to announce that he, too , was alive and well

Freedom Corps

The President's Call to Service

"America needs men and women who respond to the call of duty , who stand up for the weak , who speak for their beliefs , who sacrifice for the greater good ."

-U.S President George W. Bush

Fo r m o re than a ce ntUiy, th e m e n and wo m e n o f th e Gree k syste m have m ad e signifi ca nt co ntribution s to the well be ing o f o ur co mmuniti es an d o ur co unn y th ro ugh vo hmteer se tvice. An d n o w, during tlti s uniqu e tim e in hi sto ry , tl1 e Gree k co nmmnity can pl ay an eve n grea te r ro le in m a king A m e ri ca stro nge r and tl1 e wo rld b e tte r.

During hi s State o f th e U ni o n address , Pres ide nt G eo rge W. Bu s h ca ll e d upon every Am e ri ca n to he lp sn e ngthe n Am e ri ca's co mmuniti es a nd shar e Am e ti ca's co mp ass io n around th e wo rld. H e call e d o n eac h of u s to co mmi t a t two years of o ur li ves - th e e quival e nt o f 4 ,000 hours - to th e se tv ice of o th e r s.

Everyone c<m d o so m e thing to answe r tlt e Presid e n t's Call to Setvice .]u st a few o f the many ways th a t th e m e n o f B eta Th e ta fi can d o so m e thin g includ e :

• Pai ring up witl1 a so r01i ty o n a se rvi ce p roj ec t wiiliin ili e co mmuni ty,

• Chall e ngin g anoth e r fra te rnity to a co m pe titi o n in vo lvin g se rvice projects,

• W o rkin g o tlt e r campu s o rgani zati o n s to host a se tvi ce fa ir o n cam pu s, o r

• J o inin g wiili an alumni ch a pte r to p e rform co mmuni ty service prq jects.

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WHAT Do You THINK?

by L. Martin Cobb , Eastern Kentucky ' 96 Associate Director, Beta Theta Pi Foundation

A few Sundays ago I was at home , flipping through the TV channels, when I came to a station that features the meetings of Oxford's city council. While I'm not an avid fan of this type of programming , for some reason I chose to listen to the topic of conversation. Looking back on it, I probably watched longer than I should have.

After most of the business for the meeting had been completed, one gentleman from the community approached the podium to let the Council know how disappointed and disgusted he was with the "fraternity houses." Apparently, one morning that week he had taken his dog for a walk. On his normal route, he walked by the fraternity houses Yards were littered with beer cans and trash. At one particular house he was unable to use the sidewalk because of the patio furniture and debris that was blocking the way for pedestrians.

In just 20 seconds, he let the leadership of the entire community know how much he disapproved of the Greek system's " so-called" high standards.

While our Alpha chapter was NOT one of the fraternities he mentioned, this incident is still symbolic for much of fraternity life in general. Unfortunately, it represents a number of Beta Theta Pi chapters as well.

So the question remains. "Why does an organization that prides itself on significant achievement, accomplished inter/national leaders, high standards and timeless principles tend to turn a blind eye to one of the most identifiable piece of our existence - our chapter houses? " What does the status of our living facilities say about the quality of our Fraternity?

Having traveled for the Fraternity for almost six years, I've come to realize that a number of our chapters have the right formula The most common thread among these groups is that they have a high standard for their living environments. Most importantly, they don't allow alcohol in their houses. Sure, they have their fun , they mingle with the ladies on campus, they compete strongly in intramurals and they're considered very "cool." But they do it with class, grace and , above all else , respect.

Upon attending a recent seminar on fraternity fund-raising, Foundation Director Jonathan Brant, Miami '75 was reminded that the No. 1 stumbling block

for fraternities in attempting to secure the confidence and buy-in of their alums to help support the organization financially is the physical state of the chapter house. So ... if we know this is a main determinant as to whether alumni support our local chapters and General Fraternity, why aren't we doing more about it?

It's really not rocket science.

To take our Fraternity to the next level , we need to use the local college-town taverns, bar and grills and local hot spots for what they were intended to be - a gathering place to meet people and enjoy social interaction. For whatever reason, many fraternity chapters across North America believe they have to be in the entertainment business , instead of preparing men for a life more successful and meaningful than they ever thought possible. Unfortunately, many of our chapter houses have turned into afterhour bars , yet we still wonder why the new leather couches the alums donated two years ago just aren't holding up.

Our Fraternity does have a number of successful chapters that manage their alcohol usage responsibly, but that number pales in comparison to the chapters -and alumni for that matter- that face enormous levels of liability and continual risk management incidents by allowing our chapter facilities to regularly harbor underage drinking , house destruction, fighting with the neighbors, heightened potential for sexual assault incidents and so forth.

This is just my opinion, but alcoholfree chapter houses speak for themselves. Look to our chapters at Miami, Missouri, Kansas State , Tennessee, Southern Illinois , Nebraska and Willamette. It won ' t surprise you that they all post some of the highest grades, increased recruitment numbers, heightened initiation rates, elevated parental support, improved alumni relations and distinguished campus honors . Best of all, their brothers testify that they have the ' best brotherhood on campus.'

Not long ago , an undergraduate brother from one of these chapters commented on the success of his chapter after winning a major Greek Week event, " Our success today pales in comparison to the strength of our brotherhood I cannot express how thankful I am to be a part of this great group of men."

It doesn't get any better than that.

What do you think?

Send a response by email to: mcobb@wooglin.com or by letter to 5134 Bonham Road , Oxford , Ohio 45056.

Wooden$

"It is what you IeamAFfER you know it aU that counts."

Don l lel yesterday lake up loo much of today . fohn R Wooden, Purdue '32

" The man who is afraid to risk failure seldom has to face success. "

"Being average means you're as close to the bottom as you are to the top."

"' am Just a common man who iS lnle to his beliefs "

John H. Stebbins

Emory

'92

General Treasurer

What is your hometown? Atlanta, Georgia

Name an interesting fact about your hometown. There are 32 streets in Atlanta with the name "Peachtree."

What is your current profession? CPA

What is your favorite movie? A River Runs Through It

What book is on your nightstand? What To Expect the First Year by Arlene Eisenberg , Heidi E. Markhoff and Sandee Eisenberg Hathaway

What is your favorite meal? Chicken pot pie

Who isfwas your all-time favorite Beta? Francis W. Shepardson , Denison 1882/Brown 1883 - What dedication!

What is your favorite Beta memory? Having Hi Stephenson , Miami '39, give me my first tour of all the Beta sights - our heritage just came alive!

Why did you choose Emory? I was looking for a strong academic institution in a big city with great weather.

How did you become involved with Beta Theta Pi? I pledged and haven 't stopped since. Everything I have given to a Beta, I have received twice as much in return. It's hard to stop being involved with that kind of payoff.

What has been the Fraternity's greatest accomplishment of the past five years? The Men of Principle initiative - it has refocused us on our principles and provided us with a strategic direction for the Fraternity. That said, it also remains our biggest challenge.

What is the biggest issue facing undergraduates today? The economy and a softening of the job market

What is the Fraternity doing to address that issue? The Beta Theta Pi Foundation continues to increase the number of academic and experiential scholarships. Academic scholarships assist brothers with the direct cost of college. Experiential scholarships provide crucial leadership education to our members so they can hopefully shine above their competition on campus or in the workplace.

What advice do you have for your Beta brothers? Be true to your principles.

NEWS & NOTES

Sign of the Times

The campus laundry room entered the cyber-age when IBM announced that it plans to link 9,000 washing machines and dryers on college campuses in several states to the Internet

The company's "e -Sud s" system will allow students to log on to a web site to find out if machines near them are in use and to receive an e -m ail message when their load is finished. Students will b e able to pay for their washes by swiping their ID cards through a slot and deducting the funds from an online account

IBM says the system also will allow laundry operators to monitor the machines' performance online , reducing the number of on-site service calls. The company plans to install the "smart" washers and dryers this fall on at least 40 campuses, in Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan and Ohio , according to USA Technologies, IBM's partner in the venture - Eric Hoover, The Chronicle of Higher Education , 09/03/02

Brant Receives Interfraternal Recognition

Jonathan J. Brant, Miami '75, director of the Beta Theta Pi Foundation, was honored with Delta Chi Fraternity 's John J Kuhn award for service to the fraternity movement in August The award, one of the most prestigious Delta Chi offers, recognizes accomplishments and contr ibutions of individuals in the fraternity and sorority world regardless of affiliation.

" Jonathan strongly believes in the value of fraternities and sororit ies and wants to ensure that future generations of college students have the opportunity to experience the brotherhood and sisterhood that each of us have had," said P au l Bohlman , immediate past international president of Delta Chi. The award is named after former Delta Chi International President and President of th e NIC, John J. Kuhn.

Brant was Beta Theta Pi's administrative secretary from 1977 to 1982, prior to his post as NIC executive vice president, which span ned 17 years

ROMANTIC DATES

Results reflect the responses of some 985 Betas during an on-line poll conducted, July-August, asking " If you were to surprise your Beta sweetheart with a romantic date , where would you go ?" This quarter, we ask "What is your favorite outdoor winter sport?" To participate , log on to www.BetaThetaPi.org

"I shall try always to discharge the obligation to others which arise from the fact that I am a fraternity man."

That line - now written more than 50 years agoconcludes the Creed of an organization with which I happen to have a significant degree of familiarity. It is ironic that those words (or words quite similar) probably could be found today in the writings and creeds of any one of a number of men's fraternities. Beta Theta Pi among them.

An early motto of the North -American Interfraternity Conference suggested, "no one of us is as strong as all of us. " When I was invited to do a piece for The Beta Theta Pi on "interfraternalism," I enthusiastically welcomed the opportunity, quickly realizing the greater challenge would be to say something of interest to an audience made up almost entirely of men who are not members of my own Fraternity. In the process came the realization that my deep-seated interest in and involvement with the world interfraternity all these years would take me back to one man. Not surprisingly, a Beta.

By their nature, fraternity menduring their student days - don't give much thought to interfraternalism Their interests are usually more aligned with the natural competitive nature ofthe chapters one finds on a given campus. And that's quite understandable. While I've now devoted much of my adult life to the spirit and substance of interfraternalism, I'd be the first to admit I don't recall being that interested in what other fraternities on my campus were about during my student days.

by William D. Jenkins

being promoted by the American College Fraternity Bicentennial Commission Robson observed that the Frenchman, Alexis de Tocqueville, following his visit to America in the 1830s, said in his Democracy in America, "Americans of all ages, all conditions and all dispositions constantly form associations. They are the most fraternal people in the world."

A hundred years later, a grand man by the name of Will Rogers said, " three men can't meet nowadays without one getting a gavel and the other two drawing up a constitution and bylaws ." Apparently old man de Tocqueville wasn't misinformed.

When he was president of Princeton in 1909 , Phi Kappa Psi alumnus Woodrow Wilson observed student intellectual processes by saying, " The real intellectual life of a body of undergraduates, if there be any, manifest itself, not in the classroom, but in what they do and talk of and set before themselves as their favorite objects between classes . If you wish to create a college, therefore, and are wise, you will seek to create a life A college is not only a body of studies but a mode of association."

Late in my college career, I was approached about going to work for my organization, traveling among our chapters, meeting students and

William D "Bill" Jenkins serves as president of the North-American Interfraternity Conference and is executive vice president and Centennial coordinator of Phi Kappa Tau Fraternity. He is the 2002 recipient of Beta Theta Pi 's Interfraternalism Recognition award.

of an interfraternity neighbor or an office colleague, be glad the experience is yours to share. By all means, share it!

Wilson's observation says a whole lot about the value of fraternity. And of interfraternity. As members of a single fraternity, we most definitely take on the large responsibility of membership in the broader sense, because what influences and impacts Beta Theta Pi also touches the 65 other men's fraternities. Sometimes we don't know that until we leave campus. Sadl y, some never learn that. Next time you shake the hand college administrators and assisting with management and recruitment issues. Sounded terrific to me , even a bit frightening. I suspect my parents wished I had started teaching, as my degree called for me to do. But I chose to delay that and opted to move to Oxford , Ohio , to take a job that paid me to be a fraternity man. That was 1960.

The first day on the job - or maybe the second- my boss gave the 75-cent tour of the town , introducing me to dozens of local inhabitants and businesses. I think the second- or maybe the third - person I met was a Beta by the name of Ralph Fey, Miami '40. He became a dear friend and colleague and we enjoyed each other's company for years .

In 1976, John Robson, editor of the Sigma Phi Epsilon Journal, was asked to contribute a piece to a publication

In later years, I've come to realize that, for me, my interest in things interfraternal quite likely began at the moment 42 years ago when I first shook Ralph Fey's hand. He was a Beta. I wasn't But he wasn't a Phi Tau, either. That surely didn ' t matter to either of us. Now it's called " bonding," but then it was two men meeting each other and forming an almost immediate relationship. Man to man. Interfraternity brother to interfraternity brother. I was the grateful beneficiary of his cherished friendship. Maybe, what I really wanted to say was something about "discharging the obligation to others which arises from the fact that I am an interfraternity man. " I hope I've done that. Thanks, Ralph. 't

LdHftldfe Arts

By Matthew M. Curtin, Ohio State '01

Learning a foreign language can seem like a daunting task . It does not have to be the boring, monotonous travail you may have experienced during a high school language class. Here is some practical advice.

Incentive

Incentive is the most important aspect in your quest. Why do you want to learn the language? A genuine incentive to learn will keep you motivated when the language becomes difficult or you get frustrated. Learning a little of the language will take you a long way, but learning to actually speak the language will take you into an entirely new world!

Patience

Learning a new language does not happen overnight. Just as a bodybuilder must go to the gym consistently for months to see results , so must the language learner have patience and consider it a lifelong endeavor. In the beginning, you must memorize loads of vocabulary to build your base. Once you have, start building sentences and worrying about conjugations. You will never speak the foreign language as well as you speak English, so don't get frustrated when you are having a difficult time trying to express thoughts or emotions in another language.

Forget English

In the first few months you will undoubtedly be translating your way through simple dialogue You think of what you want to say in English, and translate it to the foreign tongue. This is natural , but word for word translation does not work and will leave the foreign sentence sounding rather unintelligible and rough. It is like listening to a radio with bad reception; however, just like a child learns by saying "Hungry!" instead of "I'm very hungry could you please take me to McDonalds," so we, too, must start from scratch and form our foreign sentences one word, verb or adjective at a time.

Make Useful Connections to Real Life

Your native language will become clearer through the study of another language and it is a good technique to recognize these connections. If you decide to take on a third language, these connections become even more useful in memorizing difficult vocabulary. A good example of this is the word, "casa," which means "house" in Spanish. "Casa" also means "umbrella" in Japanese. "El oso" in Spanish means "a bear." I think that a bear is scary, which leads me to the Japanese word "osoroshii" which means "scary!"

Tips and Tricks

Keep in mind that you should use any technique that works for you. If standing on your head, shouting out vocabulary until you are blue in the face works, then employ that method to the fullest extent.

Do not try to memorize entire phrases as a beginner Learn what each individual word actually means and they will make sense when you put them together.

Another trick is to imagine the foreign word next to a picture of the object in your mind. When picturing a fish in our heads, the word "fish" automatically appears as well. Imagine that the real word for fish is actually "poisson," which is French Repeat the word and hear yourself say it for reinforcement. Then try saying "I'm going to eat some poisson tonight." It sounds so absurd that you will end up remembering it.

Use the new word as soon as possible Practice listening to the language Listen to foreign songs or radio programs through the Internet. Try to pick out some of the vocabulary you just learned.

According to the old Spanish proverb, "A person who speaks two languages is worth two people ." Find your motivation, determine which memorization techniques work for you and , above all , have patience. '(

Three 2002 graduates joined the administrative staff as education consultants this past June. R. Ethan Braden , Willamette '02 , travels the Southeastern region, servicing chapters in Arizona , California and Nevada. Braden , anative of Albuquerque, N.M., played varsity football, is a certified personal trainer and majored in economics and Spanish .

Matthew R. Grennan, Iowa State ' 02 , travels the Southern Central region , assisting chapters in Oklahoma and Texas. Grennan , a native of Dixon , Ill. , is a former president of Order of Omega and majored in engineering.

Casey A. Gomes , Maryland ' 02 , tra v els the Great Lakes region , working with chapters in Illinois , Indiana , Kentucky, Michigan and Ohio. Hailing from Narragansett , R.I. , Gomes served his IFC as vice president of recruitment and risk management. He majored in communication

Matthew Curtin graduated from The Ohio State University in 2001 with degrees in Spanish and international business as well as a minor in French. He is currently studying Japanese at Waseda University and teaching English in Tokyo, Japan

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Mind Your Business

Mel A. (Moody) Baker, Miami '55, was named small business person of the year by the Greater Hamilton (Ohio) Chamber of Commerce Small Business Council. A CPA for 27 years , he is active in the Great Miami Valley YMCA and Hamilton City Schools.

Head of the Class

Rich T. Colvin, Washington in St. Louis '02, was named valedictorian of his graduating class. The computer science graduate plans to work toward a master's in entertainment technology at Carnegie Mellon He served as president of Tau Beta Pi engineering honor society.

Driving Force

Brian A Corcoran, Eastern Kentucky '91, is director of corporate marketing for The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR.) His background includes management and consultation with Fortune 500 companies and collegiate , youth and grass roots organizations

Active Litigator

Michael R. Greco , Villanova '93, joined Saul Ewing LLP and will launch an employee defection and recruitment practice group, focusing on non-compete agreements, trade secrets, etc. Greco and his vice chairman have litigated some 700 such matters in 65 state and federal courts.

service Above Self

Ronald P. Helman, Miami '55, is the new president of the Houghton , Mich., Rotary Club. He was elected to the post June 27'h, and was inducted at a July 11 ' h ceremony. Helman recently completed his term of service on the Beta Theta Pi Foundation board .

Husker Retirement

Dr. Lee B. Jones, Wabash '60, retired as vice president and provost of the University of Nebraska. He facilitated the successful transi t ion of Kearney State to b ecome NebraskaKearney. He worked with under-represented mi n ority groups to assure increased standards would not inhibit access to the University

The SCience of Ute

Dominick Maino, Beloit '73, is collaborating with research organizations to carry out a phase II clinical study to evaluate AMPAKINE compounds as a potential treatment for Fragile X syndrome, an inherited disorder that is the most common cause of mental retardation.

In the News

Walter McKinney, Jr., Oregon '51, was inducted into the Oregon Newspaper Publishers Association, July 19. He retired in 2001 as publicist of the Hillsboro Argus and also served as vice president of the American Newspaper Representatives.

Advancing Technology

Phillip A. Odeen , South Dakota ' 57, is chairman of TRW, Inc. and a member of the Board of Directors. He was the company's senior representative in Washington , responsible for government relations, business development and selected international activities.

Medical Licensing

James N. Thompson, DePauw'66, has been named executive vice president of the Federation of State Medical Boards of the United States. The former dean of the Wake Forest School of Medicine wants to improve communication between states about licensing doctors and disciplinary action taken against them.

Peter Adamson , Oklahoma ' 63

" We quickly realized that our individual strengths and our goals in the financial world complemented one another. Our vision of an efficiently run , client oriented brokerage office led us to found an

" Reminiscing about colorful days as Betas at the University of Oklahoma launched a strong friendship 30 years ago when we were brokers at White, Weld & Co. in Tulsa.

Larry C.Houchin , Oklahoma ' 72 independent brokerage firm , Houchin, Adamson & Co.

" Seeing the need for competent, reliable and experienced asset management, we established Adams Hall Investment Management, an independently owned comprehensive wealth management firm.

" Bloomberg selected our firm as one of the top independent wealth managers in 2001 and 2002, comparing 300 independent financial advisors nationwide In Addition , Adams Hall was honored as one of the best financial advisors by Medical Economics, the business magazine of the medical profession.

" We are proud of our results as one of the most successful money managers in the country."- Peter Adamson '63 and Larry C. Houchin ' 72 Baver Essentials

Dr. Ulrich R. Trogele, Wichita State '78 , former president of Aventis Environmental Science North America, will head the North American consumer products unit for Bayer Environmental Science. He is a leader in consumer products for lawn, garden and household use.

UP. Up and Awav ...

Steve Fossett's Spirit of Freedom balloon may have been carried around the world by wind, but Betas from Washington in St. Louis were the driving force at Mission Control. Bryan L. Maddocks ' 04 (center), Jeremy A Raphael '02 (left) and John L. Russell '04 were leaders among the 18 interns running Fossett's control center during his successful mission this summer

Maddocks served as team leader for the on-site media center, which provided international radio and television updates. Raphael also worked with the media team , while Russell , a veteran of Fossett's previous mission, produced audio clips used by radio stations around the globe . Fossett and the interns were honored for their achievements at the Smithsonian Air & Space Museum in Washington, DC, in September.

Bruin Athletics

Daniel G. Guerrero , California-Los Angeles '74 , began his dream job as head athletic director at his alma mater in July Guerrero was a four-year letterman on the Bruins baseball team during his undergraduate days. Taking over for longtime director Pete Dalis , he will be as much a fan of the Bruins as the leader of the program.

The eldest son of Esther and Gene Guerrero arrived at UCLA with a strong resume , consisting of athletic director jobs at Cal. State-Dominguez and California-Irvine He created an athletic program for which students at both schools could be proud. Guerrero's best attribute is his love for UCLA. His father said Guerrero "took such great pride in wearing a UCLA uniform It was such an important thing to Dann y that he did that uniform proud. "

In May , some 30 Betas came from as far as Seattle and Colorado to celebrate Guerrero's achievement , with an attendance of more than 200. Jeffrey R. Stark, California-Los Angeles ' 72 , who helped Guerrero campaign for the athletic director position , sponsored the event. The celebration was a reunion for those who helped through numerous letters and phone calls .

During a ne w s conference Guerrero stated , " A core ideology has to stay in place and you can't waver from that; that ideology is based on integrity We have to do things the right way. You have to work hard and you have to work smart. " - W. Youn ger

The AiA Project

The AjA Project, a non-profit organization founded by Shinpei Takeda, Duke '01 (right) and Warren C. Ogden , Duke '99, provides educational programs for refugees and underprivileged youth in Berma , Thailand, Colombia and , most recently, San Diego. AjA, developed from Takeda ' s experience teaching English in refugee camps during the summer while attending college, focuses on educational programs through a documentary approach.

In July, the project launched a participatory photography program entitled "From Image to Reality, "that targets recently resettled refugee teenage students from Afghanistan , Iraq, Somalia and Sierra Leone through a culmination of students' photographs and writings

Dad fell and broke his hip last summer and is having a hard time with the stairs. Mom probably shouldn't be driving anymore since she has shown signs of dementia. Or perhaps one parent has passed away and the other has neglected vital affairs such as th e hous e, daily tasks or health, w ellness and safety pr evention.

No one can ever be prep ared for a parent's severe illness or setback. The sup port that was once had for a lifetime is now diminishe d as roles are reversed and the parent essentially turns into the child. Providing assistance for elders can give one the opportunity to express love and appreciation for the support that they had given in earlier days and can be m anageable; on the other hand , it can also become unwiel dy.

Nearl y one in four households, an estimated 22 4 million, are currently caring for elderly family members or friend s (categorized as age 65 and older.) The older populati on gr owth , according to U.S. Bureau of the Census, w ill burgeon between the years 2010 and 2030 when the baby boom generation reaches age 65. People 65 and older represented 12 4 percent of the population in the year 2000 but are expected to grow to be 20 percent of the populati on by 2030 .

Advances in medicine contribute to the rise in life expectancy Unfortunately longer life does not always mean one free from health concerns or the need for ever-high er

levels of care. Elderly care can range from a few hours of help per week around the house to full-time care with in the family home or a nursing facility.

How will you handle caring for caregivers? Today, 26 percent of families are challe nged with elder care i ssues. Becoming a patent t o a parent is not textbook s tudy. Most people learn on-thejob or from local agency groups.

Care-giving is eve n harder to adapt if one is a part of the sandwich ge neration - those who tf8tayed childbirth until the ir 40's are now rearing for elderly p arents, simultaneously. Ofthtt.ame,2 lion car ing for elderly parents, 40 have CIJlldre n to watch over and launch into adtdtheod .•• die "sandwich generation."

Societal trends in North America suggest that adult children cannot be presumed to be J:he old aa• bilurance they once may have been in yuteryear's aae Geographical distance, careers, family commitmentBmdtocial tendencies make caring for elderly parents mare complex. If the grown child resides in clr;tae pfC)xf#lity, the adult usually give up leisure and social timeJirst , soon followed by rearranging work schedules to accommodate physician and parent health-related matters.

"Care-giving is a journey," said Linda S.yn.e, ClmHiving training coordinator for Area 9 Alem:y Iu·lfo.m«and Community Services in Indiana. "More famWea ue. dis -

persed. Distance and out-of-state issues are a concern . Trying to tack l e the role as caregiver a l one is stressful enough.

"The hardest part about care-giving is that people don ' t know where to turn to get help ," S ayne added "Area agencies across the country are working together to provide in form a tion at the local level and from afar."

Caregivers, on average, whether being a spouse, adult c hild, grandchild or hired hand, provide care between one an d four years, according to American Association o f Retired Persons (AARP), and in 80 percent of the cases this means fo ur t o s i x h our s per day, everyday In 12 percent of the cases, the working caregiver leaves place of emplo yment due to outside responsibilities.

"Make employers aware of the situation , " Sayne said " It is difficult for those caught in the center and trying to ba l ance p arenting parents and maintaining careers and marriage. A lot of people think that they can do it by themse lves, b u t down the line, instead of one person n eed i ng he l p there are two."

AA RP sugg e sts these important steps for a caregiver: the caregiver needs to take care of his/her physically an d emotionally needs, learn when help is needed and l earn to ask for it and realize that there are services to assist t h e caregiver.

Most s eniors prefer to remain in their own homes during their later years Some will modify their homes to remain in familiar s ur roundings, even if they shou l d become frail and vulnerable. A move to a new living arr a ngement, whether require d by frailty or by chronic illness, can be traumatic. Uneasiness tends to set-in when they are placed in the care of others as they relinquish contro l and inde p endence over their own lives Involving the elderly in choosing their care will alleviate some of these tribu l ations, and serve the best interests of everyone involved.

O nce it is determined that a loved one requires some degree of care, it is important to become familiar with the various levels of services. Some 93 percent of oldest elderly receive some form of service care (see right .)

"Don't ever make a promise that you can ' t keep," Sayna firmly offered . " Keeping them at home could be determi n anta l t o the caregiver or care-receiver's health. This compounds gu ilt even more A better alternative is to say, 'I'm going to do everything I possibly can to keep you at home."'

Planning ahead for long-term health care needs will reduce stress , ensure that personal choices are observed and that financial resources are put to optimum benefit. Items to consider are: including a signature of one or more of the children on the parents bank account, adequate health insurance coverage and designating a durable power of attorney for financial and medical matters In preparing for death , it is a wise idea to make sure a loved ones will is up-to -date , and that it does notreside in a safe deposit box at the bank as lock boxes are sealed u pon death.

Of the nine million Americans over age 65 who live alone , two million say they have no one to turn to if they

Care opdons lor the eldertv •

In-home care

Allows elderly to remain at home as treatments - meals , bathing/dressing , respiration, therapy, monitor medications -can be performed in the comfort of the patient's home.

Adun daJI care

Provides a caring, homelike setting for elderly who can no longer be left alone for extended periods of time. This service also provides meals, activities , transportation to and from home and doctor 's appointments Primary advantage is that the care-giver (family) can continue to maintain a career and the senior family member returns home in the evening

Respite care

Provides temporary, short-term care for individuals with special needs such as physical disabilities, chronic illness and related health concerns It offers temporary relief to caregivers from the demands of providing ongoing care.

Residential care

Provides elderly with environments that allow normal activities with respect to level of care needed Varied levels of service include assisted living facilities, continuing care retirement communities, board and care homes and skilled nursing homes.

Hospice

Provides services and care at home or in a health care facility for terminally ill patients. This care primarily manages pain and discomfort while creating a safe, homelike environment. People do not usually enter hospice care until their projected final months of life.

Resources

American Association of Retired Persons (AARP)

800-424-3 4 10; www.aarp.org

Children of Aging Parents (CAPS)

800-227-729 4 ; www.caps 4 -caregivers.org

Medicare Hotline

800-638-6833; www medicare.gov

National Alliance for Caregiving

www.caregiving.org

My Parent My Thrn , Harris Mcilwain , M.D . & Deb ra Bruce , amazon.com How To Care For Aging Parents , Virginia Morris , amazon.com

need help. Lack of a caregiver is a serious problem for those older persons who have chronic conditions and limitations on their ability to care for themselv e s and their homes Eighty percent of those living alone are women and nearly half of persons aged 85 or older live alone , according to the U.S. Bureau of the Census Th e average age of elderl y recipients of informal care givin g is 78 years. - A.Haas 'I

This is the , 14th in our series

<- about prominent

""' <I 4 Betas who are Men of Principle. You are encour"'- aged to consider the valued example of these brothers who, by their lives and actions, define the Men of Principle initiative.

Imagine asking the Federal Reserve chairman to pass the mashed potatoes. Imagine watching your grandfather on Buffalo Bill 's Wild West Show. Imagine earning the first gold medal of the 2002 Winter Olympics.

"My life has been one great opportunity after another," declares Spencer Fox Eccles, Utah '56, chairman of Wells Fargo Intermountain Banking Region.

He is the nephew of Marriner S. Eccles, who served as Federal Reserve chairman, 1934-51. His maternal grandfather was a world champion saddle bronco rider and good friend of Buffalo Bill . The International Olympic Committee presented Spencer Eccles with the Pierre de Coubertin medal "for his lifelong devotion to the Olympic ideal and for his contributions of time, effort and financial support to the Salt Lake 2002 Winter Games."

Eccles is a seamless blend of corporate accountability, western heritage and responsible citizenship.

ing Act of 1935. Eccles' uncle, George, served as chairman and CEO of First Security from 1934 to 1982

After graduating from the University of Utah with a degree in banking and finance, and serving in the U.S. Army Infantry, Spencer Eccles earned a masters degree in banking and finance from Columbia University Business School. Between graduate classes, he managed to earn a silver medal in slalom at the 1958 U.S. Nationals Championship skiing competition.

Joining First National City Bank of New York City in 1959, it wasn't long before his western roots called him home. Following nearly 10 years of service at First Security, Eccles was named executive vice president in 1970. 1\velve years later, he became chairman, president and CEO , and grew the company from $4 billion to more than $23 billion.

" The speed of the CEO is the speed of the pack," says Eccles. " The CEO sets the pace." During his nearly 20 years at the helm , the now 58-yearold, silver-haired executive developed a philosophy of corporate integrity. "Be intellectually honest; be loyal to those that you work and associate with so you can command trust as you move forward."

That approach has proven beneficial as First Security completes its merger with Wells Fargo, a $325 billion bank-holding company with Utah roots that date back to 1852. " Our values meshed," reflects Eccles, "I was looking for Western

SPENCER F. ECCLES, UTAH '56

business obligations. "Every pressure in business can distract you from your family life. If you're not careful and disciplined, you can jeopardize it all," he says. The 1999 father of the year reveals that one of his great thrills came when his son Spencer, Utah ' 89, join the Fraternity.

Integrity has come to define Eccles to his family, his community and the world. Modest to a fault, he credits much of his success to the lessons he learned growing up in Ogden. "Remem ber what your mother taught you and you'll have a pretty good path to follow," he says.

Another philosophy that Eccles came to personify over the years is that of giving 110%.

For decades, althletic coaches from across the motivational spectrum have sought perfection , encouraging their players to give more than what was considered possible. The concept is as mathematically uncomfortable as advertising a "more-than -all-you -can -eat" buffet.

The company motto for First Security employees: "Giving 110% is not an advertising slogan ... it is a way oflife." Eccles, leaning back in his chair, reveals a silver belt buckle carved with the long-standing motto. "'11 0% ' means over-the-top, above and beyond and extra effort of course, that's after tax," he admits with a laugh.

Given his record of service on various boards , service organizations and philanthropic projects,

COMMITMENT TO COMMUNITY

He is the third generation of his family to play a significant role in the intermountain west. David Eccles, his paternal grandfather, immigrated from Scotland in 1863 and went on to become a prominent businessman and mayor of Ogden, Utah. Marriner Eccles founded First Security Corporation- the oldest multistate , multi-bank holding company - in 1928, and authored the Bank-

heritage, commitment to our people and commitment to the communities we serve." As he oversees the transition, Eccles is mindful of the legacy passed down by his uncles. "I'm working to make sure that my people are taken care of and the promises made are upheld to meet expectations."

He has learned to find balance between family responsibilities and

one might think that Eccles is superhuman. He is the epitome of the corporate motto, which takes the shape of the lapel pin that is part of his standard dress uniform.

He has served as a director of the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco, was co-chairman of President Reagan's Private Sector Survey on Cost Control (Grace Commission) and chaired the University of Utah 's

sesquicentennial campaign , which raised a record $768 million.

Eccles' decision-making process regarding potential involvement is two-fold . The first is philosophical. He asks himself if the activity or cause fits with his overall perspective on life and what he is working to accomplish. The second is practical. Can he do it? Does he have the time?

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'I'm always on duty, " he admits. " Giving back is a right , a responsibility and an obligation to try to improve the quality of life for the people of Utah." The lesson of civic leadership is one that he learned from his prominent family.

" The y learned how to give , practiced how to give and established foundations to enable the continuation of giving ," he adds Eccles is

president of the George S. and Dolores Dore Eccles Foundation and the Marriner S . Eccles Foundation . He serves on the board of three additional Eccles family foundation s At its peak , the George S. Eccles Foundation was valued at some $825 million. Eccles regards his stewardship of the family foundations as " locked on course with the founders ," funding projects that are

educational, medical, cultural , societal or preservational in nature.

Over the past several years, the Foundation focused its attention on preparing for last February's Winter Olympics. It funded four major projects. The first was a $10 million challenge grant for the Rice-Eccles stadium , where the opening and closing ceremonies were held. An $8 million gift enhanced the staging of the Games and allowed some 200 underprivileged children to attend events. Another $10 million gift salvaged the 139-year-old Fort Douglas -originally built to keep the peace in the developing Utah territoryfor use as the Olympic Village. A fourth project provided $2 million for the suspension bridge that connected the Village with the Utah campus .

Eccles encourages others to " enhance, improve, expand and perpetuate the feeling of giving and sharing to (their) community, state/ province and country."

Having served on the Salt Lake Organizing Committee and as mayor of the Olympic Village, Eccles saw the positive effect of some 26 ,000 volunteers. He adds , "They were the lubricant that made the Olympics run so smoothly; they are a light that shone throughout the world. "

The 2001 Salt Lake City Chamber of Commerce " Giant in Our City" honoree had the pleasure of carrying the Olympic torch en route to Salt Lake City. It was 16 degrees at 11:45 p m. when he ran the anchor segment in Ogden and lit the cauldron at Union Station.

His Oxford Cup sits prominently on a table just inside the door to his office. It is one of countless pieces of recognition honoring the humble Salt Lake financier for his extraordinary commitment to community.

The self-described perpetual optimist reflects on a life well-lived and offers , " The best is yet to come."

- T. Olver 1€

THE ECCLES FILE

Spencer F. Eccles, Utah '56

Born: August 24 , 1934; Ogden, Utah

Service: Served to 1st Lieutenant in U.S. Army Infantry, 1957

Education: B.S. banking and finance , Utah 1956 ; Masters in banking and finance , Columbia 1959

Personal: Married Cleone E Peterson , July 21 , 1958; daughters Hope, Washington , DC ; Lisa and Katie , Salt Lake City ; son Spencer, Utah '89; six grandchildren

Current Profession: Chairman of Wells Fargo Intermountain Banking Region

Business: Owns and operates Ecdes Flying Hat Ranch in Hailey, Idaho ; Eccles Window Rock Ranch in Bellevue , Idaho , and is co-owner of the Fox Ranch in LaBarge , Wyo . Owner of Goldener Hirsch Inn , Silver Lake Level Deer Valle y, and Brigham Street Inn (bed & breakfast) , Salt Lake City

Boards : Union Pacific , U.S Chamber of Commerce , U.S. Ski Team Foundation , Intermountain Health Care , Primar y Children ' s Medical Center Foundation, Utah Symphon y, among others

The Western Influence: Eccles was nam e d 2002 Grand Marshal of the Pione er Days parade in his native Odgen , Utah.

Hobbies/Leisure: Family, skiing , tennis , golf

Above left: Carrying the Torch - Eccles served on the organizing committee for the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City. With him as he carried the torch was his son Spencer P., Utah '89 Above right : The Eccles Family - (front row; left to right) Daughter Katie Eccles Burnett holding granddaughter Grace Burnett, granddaughter Eliza Burnett, grandson Randy Quarles Jr., granddaughter Marie Burnett, daughter Hope Eccles Quarles holding grandson Spencer Quarles . Back row: Son-in-law David Burnett, daughter Lisa Eccles , Spencer Eccles, wife Cleone, son-in-law Randal Quarles , daughter-in-law Kristine Eccles, son Spencer holding granddaughter Clara

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Pi's history, from the earliest Fraternity songs sung b y chapters through the legacy of brothers who ha v e achieved international success for their talents as singers, musicians , lyricists , composers and executives. To honor those brothers who have provided countless musical memories, The Beta Theta Pi presents this chronological history of the Fraternity's musical greats.

Longtime orchestra leader Billy Mills , Syracuse 1918 , first appeared on radio in the 1920's. He later served as musical director for NBC during the 1930s .

Composer-conductor Richard Maxwell, Kenyon 1919 , made his first radio singing appearance in 1923 and sang on stage in such Broadway shows as Music Box Review and Greenwich Village Follies. He founded a music publishing firm in 1946 and wrote many hymns and gospel songs

Frequently heard on the radio in the 1920s as a singer-comedian was Billy Hillpot , Rutgers ' 26 , who was part of The Smith Brothers duo He also sang on Broadway in the Ziegfield Follies.

Concert/stage producer Julian Olney , Columbia ' 2 2 , started the Olne y Series at the Westchester County Center in the 1920s and featured musicians and dancers for nearl y thr e e decades .

The first Beta credited w ith a hit recording wa s film and Broadwa y actor John Boles , Texas 1917 who was known fo r

great baritone singing voice He first sang on the Broadway stage from 1923 to 1927, then moved into film roles , many of which utilized his vocal talents . His Victor label song, "For You " (from the film Captain of the Guard), was a No. 9-ranked hit in 1930 .

Composer-arranger Joe Glover , Pennsylvania ' 29 , played with the Andre' Kostelanetz and Fletcher Henderson Orchestras. Among his compositions were "Over the Top," " Melon Street Rag" and " Hurricane Rag." He was later president of the American Society of Music Arrangers.

Also serving as president of the same group (for 15 years) was musician Russ Goudey , Dartmouth ' 29 , who was conductor of London-based Philco radio shows. Russ also worked for NBC and Walt Disney Studios.

Taking honors as the Beta with the most hit songs was orchestra leader Horace Heidt , CaliforniaBerkeley '24 , who had an amazing 4 7 records in the top 20 between 1937 and 1945 He appeared on radio with his Musical Knights in the 1930s, hosted several radio shows in the 1940s and appeared with his orchestra on CBSTV ' s " The Horace Heidt Show " from 1950 to 1955 His three No . 1 hits were " Gone With the Wind " (1937) , " Ti-Pi-Pin " (1938) and " I Don't Want to Set the World On Fire " (1941.)

On the list of top 100 recording artists from 1890 to 1954 (as selected by music expert Joel Whitburn) , Horace was ranked No . 54 .

The most well-known song ever composed b y a Beta is " When You Wish Upon A Star," which won Leigh Harline , Utah ' 29 , a

Music has always played a role in Beta Theta

1940 best song Oscar and best original score Oscar for Finocchio. He joined Disney Studios in 1932 and gained a 1937 Oscar nomination for his score of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs He also received Oscar scoring nominations for Pride of the Yankees and You Were Never Lovlier (1943); Johnny Come Lately and The Sky's the Limit (1943); and The Wonderful World of the Brothers Grimm (1962.) He also co-wrote "Hi-DiddleDee-Dee (An Actor's Life for Me)," "T he World Owes Me a Living," "Give a Little Whistle" and "Wynken, Blynken and Nod."

Bill Walker , Amherst '39, was a pianist with the orchestras of Wayne King (1945-46) and Ted Weems (1946-48) before leading his own orchestra from 1948 to 1957 Among his compositions were "Love You So," "Half a Heart (Is All You Left Me)" and a musical setting for The Gettysburg Address.

Pianist, violinist and clarinet player Dean Elder, Idaho '57, has written about and associated with such virtuosos as Rubinstein, Iturbi, Bachauer and Argerich. One of the few non-performers elected to the Country Music Hall of Fame was Steve Sholes ,

Rutgers '33, who was a pioneer leader of Nashville's music industry. As chief of artists and repertoire for RCA Victor, he brought Elvis Presley to the label and was instrumental in the career development of such other RCA performers as Eddie Arnold, Chet Atkins, Jim Reeves, Perry Como, Eddie Fisher and Harry Belafonte.

James Leydon , Penn State '42, was a singer, composer and director of the first steel drum orchestra to perform in Russia, Poland and Rumania. He recorded for RCA Victor, Epic and Columbia and also composed several OffBroadway musicals.

Though better known as an actor and comedian, Winstead "Doodles" Weaver, Stanford '37, was a featured player with Spike Jones' City Slickers. He did the vocals on two of the band's RCA Victor hit songs: "William Tell

Overture " (a number six song in 1948) and "Dance of the Hours" (a No. 13 hit in 1949.)

Also known for another talent (basketball) was accordion player Tony Lavelli Jr., Yale '49, who first performed on NBC radio at age 12. He developed the Tony Lavelli One Man Show, recorded several albums and appeared on the TV shows of Ed Sullivan, Steve Allen, Eddie Fisher and Patti Page.

Serving as president of Carl Bolte Jr. the Metropolitan Opera Association from 1946 to 1950 was theatre executive Charles Spofford , Northwestern/Yale '24. He also was vice chairman of the board for the Lincoln

Center for the Performing Arts and board member of the Julliard School of Music.

Composer Carl Bolte Jr., Missouri '51, is a noted musicologist and appraiser of music and lyrics. He wrote the book Successful Songwriting; wrote 24 plays, including "Give 'em Hell, Harry!" and composed such songs as " Oh So Charming," "The Most," "I'm Gain,'" "Time and T i m e Again" and "April Fool." A new CD is underway, Creative

Carl!, featuring 15 of Carl 's recorded songs and lyrics

One of the world's leading opera singers for more than 30 years was Jess Thomas, Nebraska '48 . He

Winstead "Doodles" Weaver

Steve Sholes (left] signed Elvis Presley to RCA Victor

Max Morath

began his career in the early 1950s and gained global fame while performing at the Metropolitan Opera and overseas venues in Europe and South America. He specialized in the works of Wagner , Beethoven , Verdi , Puccini and Strauss.

Ted Steeg , Wabash ' 52 , was a lyricist before moving into screen-writing and TV work. His compositions included " Coffee House Rendezvous , " "Summer Rain , " "When Will Love Sing to Me" and " Dream Girls ."

Alan Scott , Pennsylvania '43 , wrote lyrics for many musical commercials and TV theme songs such as " Smile , You ' re on Candid Camera." He also co-authored the musical Apollo and Miss Agnes and composed special mat erial for Th e Muppet s Valentine Sho w.

Compos er Wilson Stone , A mh e rs t ' 49 , h as co ll ab o -

rated with Burt Bacharach and Victor Young , among others. His songs include "Sabrina ," the theme from the film War and Peace , "Back in the Old Routine " and " Who's Gonna Be My Sunshine?"

The only Beta to win the four most prestigious entertainment awards (Oscar, Grammy , Emmy and Tony) is Stephen Sondheim , Williams ' 50, one of America's bestknown composers and lyricists. He first gained fame by creating the lyrics for Broadway classics West Side Stor y (1957) and Gyps y (1959.) He wrote

Compan y, Follies , A Little Night Music , Sweene y Todd, Sunday in the Park With George, Into the Woods , Passion, M e rril y We Roll Along and others. He won the 1975 Song of the Year Grammy for "Send in the Clowns, " gained five Tony awards between 1971 and 1988 ; and won a 1990 Oscar for "Sooner or

role of TV 's Batman , acto n Adam West , Whitman '51. went into the recording studio for 20 1" Century. Records in 1965 and recorded "Miranda ," backed by "You Only See Her ."

Later" from Stephen Sondheim the film Dick

Tracy. The 2002 CD Musicality of Sondheim features 12 of the best songs from his productions.

Featured as a performer on the "Lawrence Welk Show" from 1969 to 1975 was singer-composer Clay Hart , Amherst ' 58. Among the songs he wrote were "Sing Me a Love Song,"

Ragtime pianist Max1 Morath , Colorado College '47, de- · veloped his · musical talents while working as a 1 radio an-· nouncer and l actor. He per- · formed on 1

the National Educational ! Television series The Ragtime Era - a 60-radio station syndicated series , Turn of the Century, and l starred in his own OffBroadway show, Am Evening With Max Morath. He also wrote and co-pro- · duced the musical review One for the Road and is involved with producing his musical play Trust Everybody .. But Cut the Cards. Max has recorded numerous albums/CDs, including The Best of' Scott Joplin, Irving • Berlin/The Ragtime Years. At The • Turn of the Centuzy and the latest , Presenting/Oh Play That Thing, a double CD that combines 26 tracks from two of his most popular albums.

both music and ly r- John McCaughan

" Child of the Wind ," " Colors and Lines " and " Bring Me Down Slow. "

During hi s h ey d ay i n th e

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Mellon ' 47 , won the first of four Emmys in 1974 for his musical direction on Barbara Strei s and - and

Emmy-winning TV writer , lyricist and composer Ken Welch , Carnegie ics for A Funn y Thing Happened on the Wa y to the Forum in 1962 , then did the scores for s u c h Br o ad w a y hits as

Other Musical Instruments. He also won in 1976 for special material on The Carol Burnett Show, in 1978 for special material for Ben VereenHis Roots and in 1981 for Linda in Wonderland (outstanding music and lyrics.) He also did TV specials for other stars such as Bing Crosby, Olivia NewtonJohn, Burt Bacharach , Petula Clark and Duke Ellington.

Executive Dick Evans , Denver '66, has had an involvement with music for many years, first as chairman, president and CEO of Radio City Music Hall Productions from 1979 to 1986. He started Radio City's concert division in 1980 and presented top name entertainers such as Madonna, Willie Nelson , Stevie Wonder and The Grateful Dead He later moved to Nashville and was executive vice president/chief operating officer of Gaylord Entertainment, which owns the Grand Ole Opry, from April1993 though the end of 1996.

Receiving a 1997 Grammy nomination (best country performance by a duo or group) was BR5-49, featuring drummer

"Hawk" Shaw Wilson , Kansas ' 82. The group released it's first CD, Live From Robert 's , in 1994 and the song "Cherokee Boogie" from their first self-titled CD/album earned the Grammy nomination. Since then, they have released Big Backyard Beat Show (1996), Coast to Coast (2000) and This is BR549 (2001.)

Marco DiFelice, Toronto '95, is lead singer for Canada-based alternative rock group, superGARAGE, whose first hit was "Post Teen Crisis" in 1996. The band ' s first CD was The Self- Titled Titled Debut Album by superGARAGE. The third album, Demolition, had two songs ("On a Summer Night" and " Five Year Rut " ) which were done as videos. Their video , "Cheryl ," was added to MTV's rotation in January 2002, and the new single , "Sugar," was released this past summer, followed by the forthcoming CD/album.

Another rock band fronted by a Beta singer is Mister Green, whose vocalist and songwriter is John McCaughan, Lynchburg ' 86. His first CD/album , Legacy, received good reviews and airplay for the

"Hawk " Shaw Wilson , right

single "Happy Heads. " The current single is "Standing Like a_ Sunflower."

Rock group Phirreas Gage, which features Ron Criss, Illinois ' 01, has released two CDs : Travelling Sideshow (1997) and Reconsidered (2000.)

In 1997 , The Big Creek Band featuring Jim Koch, Bowling Green '98, and Greg Yuronich, Bowling Green '01 , released a CD entitled Dizzy

Currently creating a lot of excitement in country music circles is singer Pat Green, Texas Tech ' 98 , whose first major label CD, Three Days, entered the Billboard country albums chart at No . 7 . After starting on the college circuit in his home state , he released four independent label CDs (Danc e hall Dreamer , George 's Bar , Here We Go and Live at Billy Bob 's Texas,) while building a lo y al following

in Texas. His first single from the album , "Carr y On ," reach e d the top-10 on the country charts and two of his videos have been played consistently on Country Music Television. Pat has spent much of 2002 on tour, promoting his CD.

Several other Betas are getting their musical careers off to a good start Griffin House, Miami '02 , released his first CD, No More Craz y Lovesongs , earlier this year.

The Chicago-based rock band Simmering won the 2002 National Hard Rock Cafe Battle of the B a nds and features Illinois ' Frank Gattone '96 , Danny Romano ' 97 , Kyle Smith '97 and Ryan Stagg ' 97

Putting out solo CDs e arlier this y ear wer e pianists Bob Williams, Indiana ' 56 , with Keep the Mu si c Pla ying , and Danny Guerrero, Den v er ' 58 , who r e l ease d Oh , Dann y Boy and Cla ssi c Piano Conc erts.

Marco DiFelice , third from left

TIOT DI DITrllD llLOTir

The term "entrepreneurship" can be applied to a number of situations. It might mean starting up a new business venture, or p s the founding of a chapter. One dynamic brother ne both.

By Thomas c. Olver

sk Peter Neal, Bishop's '89, about his experiences in entrepreneurship and he'll explain, "Build it slowly and build it right - without sacrificing life." The 34-year-old has always had a strong desire to run his own company, a characterstic that prompted him to found a chapter of Beta Theta Pi at Bishop's University some 15 years ago. He attended h i s first Beta Convention with his father Stanley, Toronto ' 62 , at age 13

Several years later, during a trip to Boston for a Beta Conclave , Neal discovered Cap e Cod Kettle Chips and was intrigued by the prospect of introducing a high-end, gourmet snack food in the Canadian market. Unfortunately, he soon discovered that others had already picked up on the same idea

Debbi Brock, director of the Entrepreneurial Research Lab at Miami University, suggests that successful entreprenuers share a number of characteristics The growing list of personality traits includes energy, aggressiveness , perseverance , self-discipline , an ability to solve problems and an awareness of what is occurring in the marketplace.

"I searched the shelves for a product that could be done better," recounted Neal. By May 1988, he had his answer and , along with his older brother Chris, founded Croutons! Croutons! The business was named for the home -baked product, which was initially made and packaged in their mother's kitchen in Aurora, Ontario. The croutons boasted a generic label and were distributed in four flavors: garlic, lightly seasoned , parmesan & basil and rosemary.

"We knew we weren't going to be millionaires overnight . .. much like we knew we weren't going to build the perfect chapter overnight," offered Neal. Perhaps his experience at Bishop 's was just the recipe for success: recruiting good people , creating buy -in to a unique philosophy, setting goals and being fiscally responsible.

Entrepreneurship is not without its challenges. By 1990, the brothers realized they wanted to add to the line-up. Seeing the Mexican food craze on the horizon , the company - now Neal Brothers , Inc. , located in Concord, Ontario - brought high-quality tortilla chips and salsa into the snack food aisle. "The key to the success of an entrepreneurial venture is to make sure you have customers willing and able to pay for the product or service," suggests Brock. "An entreprenuer can have the best idea in the world, tons of money or work 100 hours a week - without customers the business will fail. Everything a business does should be focused on the needs of the customer "

It wasn't long before the young businessmen shifted their focus from manufacturing to marketing. "The business just grew too fast, " said Neal. A continuing challenge for the brothers is "keeping our employees and ourselves motivated - you have really got to push yourself to set and reach goals."

Today, Neal Brothers , Inc is a distributor for some 15 companies throughout Ontario , comprising more than 200 products - including all-natural blue corn tortillas, stoneground corn nacho chips, fatfree salsas (habanera, medium, mild and corn), low-fat pretzels (honey mustard and multi -grain) and salad dressings (Hail Caesar, raspberry vinaigrette and mango poppyseed.) Neal says he looks for the consistent manufacturing of a " classy product. "

Though the company has enjoyed a 25 -35% annual growth rate over the past five years and its distribution network is in excess of 500 retail stores, Neal hasn ' t forgotten about his broader goal of achieving a better sense of well -being and self-worth. A few years ago, he put in a home office to b e closer to his daughters: Hannah (4), Rebecca (2) and Bridgett (8 mos.) As for the futur e, Neal offers, "I'd really like to see Chris and I running a growing and exciting company that isn 't killing us!"

For information on the company or product line , visit www.nealbrothersfoods.com. (

Photograph by Laura Bombier, Huntsville, Ontario

A TALl or T DC AP I I

It 's autumn! The season for reminiscing about those care-free c ollege days gone by Your thoughts focus on the good times y ou shared with brothers . Thanks to the passage oftime and a selective memory, arguments that occurred in the chapter hall over Jim's socks on the bathroom floor , or fighting for the one guy that no one seemed to want to extend a bid to , have slipped into the shadowy recesses of time.

Preparing to return to your alma mater for the annual Homecoming festivities , you think back on the glory days of the intramural softball team , dinners with Mom McKee at the chapter house and heading out to the front lawn to throw the football around on a warm , sunn y afternoon.

You and your wife leave home early that Saturda y morning to return to campus. The sun is shining , the birds are singing and all seems right w ith the world . During the four -hour drive , your anticipation grows in hopes of catching up with an old buddy, hearing stories of the chapter 's athletic and academic prowess and seeing the glorious Beta house again After all , it was your home away from home for four years!

Twenty miles from campus you notice that the sky is clouding over a bit. You hope that any rain will hold off until after the big game.

Driving through campus , your imagination returns you to the da y s when your biggest concerns in life were getting to class on -time , the big French midterm and whether or not Katie Marcowitz would sa y yes to a date . You are about to burst with excitement as the car turns down Fraternity Row. Then it hits y ou

Your ey es focus on the strange building that sits where y ou thought the Beta house should be. Re focusing , it dawns on you that it is the Beta house, and yet something is decidely different. Toilet paper streams from the trees. The overgrown lawnwhere you used to throw the pigskin- is littered with trash and empty beer cans and bottles Windows are smashed out and the door is wide open .

Pushing the tipped-over can of garbage to the side , y ou make y our wa y up the sidewalk to the front entrance of th e house. A s eemingl y hungover y oung man - who looks closer to 12 than 21 - is slowly working his wa y up the stairs. Another is passed out on the porch and a third , standing in his boxer shorts and a tank top , shouts nearl y incomprehensible greetin gs from the bal c on y.

As y ou st e p in the door , the pungent s c ent of stale beer hits y ou in the face and y our feet m y steriousl y sti ck to th e floor. Welcom e home!

The House Corporation attempted to renovate the house, but the capital campaign was highly unsuccessful. A cleaning service was hired , but the guys just trashed the place again A few coats of paint covered the dirty walls , but even that lasted only a few weeks.

Shortly after Homecoming, you received an urgent call from the district chief asking you to become an advisor , but your heart just wasn ' t into it . Where would you begin? After all , it takes more than a few good guys and a catchy slogan to change the entire culture of a chapter

It was a difficult and emotional decision , but one that had to be made to save the chapter Following dozens of conference calls and one - on - one conversations, you and your fellow alumni decided to pursue a fresh start.

Sitting at your computer on a Thursday afternoon in October, you receive an email from your pledge brother , Scott. He volunteered to serve as chapter counselor as part of the recolonization. Reading further, it dawns on you that two years have passed.

The recolonized chapter now has a membership of 47. The grade point average is a 3 25 Alumni and parents are involved with the advising team and house corporation. A major renovation effort has restored the chapter house to its original glory.

Scott 's email closes with , "The buzz on campus is amazing. These young men are gentlemen , remarkable scholars and talented athletes. I just heard that the president of the student body was planning to attend our next recruitment event!"

The excitement is contagious Noting that Homecoming is the following weekend , you convince your wife to head back to campus. Hopeful, yet apprehensive , you both make the trip . Trying your best to be optimistic, you can't help but admit that you remain skeptical of what you might find when you arrive . You are about to burst with anticipation as the car turns down Fraternity Row. Then it hits you

The trees are full with leaves and the house looks immaculate. Two brothers are playing football on the well -manicured lawn. The front door opens and a well-dressed brother steps out to extend a warm greeting.

As you make your way up the sidewalk to the front entrance , you can ' t help but notice a recycling bin next to the garbage can . A young Beta is studying on the stairs . Another is reading the campus newspaper on the proch, while a third works to hang the Beta flag over the balcony.

The sun is shining, the birds are singing and all seems right with the world Welcome home , again!-

T. Olver

CORNERSTONES or A RECOLONIZATION

By Judson Horras, Iowa State ' 97

Continuous risk management violations , lack of ritual performance and ongoing financial problems have led to the closure of 31 chapters since 1997. The downfall began with the unfortunate " animal house " tendencies of the 70s, 80s and 90s.

" Today 's litigious society will not tolerate the animal housetype mentality to continue to exist , " admitted Beta Theta Pi Risk Management Director Michael D. Kokkinen , Minnesota '00 " Fraternities, in general, will not survive without the support of various constituents, including alumni, the university and surrounding community.

"Unfortunately, closure is often the only option to avert a potential disaster," said Kokkinen.

The ultimate destiny of a chapter lies in the hands of its collegiate members. "Closures occur when a series of continuous interventions from the host academic institution, local alumni and the General Fraternity result in no significant positive change," affirms General Secretary David W Wright, Ohio State '67.

In the case of a failing chapter, alumni are reluctant to dedicate time to a chapter that refuses to change and reconnect with its founding values. Shutting down a negative or troubled chapter for some period is the only avenue to reviving it. Unfortunately, closures bring about disappointment and frustration among alumni. Restoring the chapter takes time; however, a fresh start begins with the Beta ideals as its foundation and support from the " family. "

With expectations , accountability and Beta's principles and obligations being overshadowed by the demeaning late-century anti-fraternity publicity, the Fraternity decided five years ago that it was time to renew what eight earnest young men had hoped for in 1839

After devising a strategic plan (refer to The Beta Theta Pi , winter 1997), the Men of Principle initiative was launched. Today, the results, coupled with several key cornerstones , are undeniable as the Initiative continues to strengthen , start and rebuild Beta chapters.

Men ot Principle

The Men of Prin ciple initiative provides the framework for success of a recolonization. The Initiative is an equal partnership between the undergraduate chapt er , advisory t eam and

the Fraternity's staff/ volunteer leadership. This partnership is grounded in self-governance and the principles of Beta Theta Pi to ensure long -term chapter success.

Alumni Supporl

The backbone of any good Beta chapter has always rested in it's alumni support and every successful recolonization process has involved an engagement of alumni, whether chapter-related or locally -based. Dedicated alumni have the persona to create the fraternal environment.

Since the chapter's closure at Columbia two years ago, the ' reengaged alumni group of 15 has worked diligently to secure the chapter's return . An impressive 10-person advisory team is already assembled and many more alumni are volunteering to o serve on the housing corporation. Alumni are working hard to o put the proper support in place so that the return of their chapter will reap long-term success

The Dislricl Chief

The district chief serves as the primary representative and spokesman for the General Fraternity in his district. He plays a large role during the recolonization process as he is responsible for organizing and monitoring the advising team.

"These volunteers are uniquely positioned to recruit and mentor advisors , as well as the chapter, and maintain communication with all supporters , " said General Secretary Wright.

The Advisorv Team

The first step of a recolonization is to assemble a five-person advisory team - a chapter counselor and advisors in the areas of finance, risk management , recruitment and pledge education. The trained team serves as mentors to the undergraduates to ensure the culture of the chapter remains strong and chapter operations are being handled effectively. Sharing of responsibilities helps to reduce the workload and involves different viewpoints , all focused on the same goal. Various involvement includes monthly meetings with corresponding collegiate officers and monthly advisory team and chapter meetings

A successful advisory team can encompass a faculty advisor and parents association . Tips on recruiting these individuals and how they can play an integral role in a chapter 's! colony 's success are available at www.BetaThetaPi.org.

Improved Facilllies

Each recolonization has involved renovation of an existing

facility or, in some cases, the purchase of a new chapter house. Capital campaigns have ranged in size from a $50,000 initial face -lift to Columbia's Manhattan Brownstone to a $4 million campaign to build a new house at Oklahoma State. These improvements have been accomplished because alumni have been more willing to financially support the new chapters once they realize that significant cultural changes have occurred and collegians are living up the Fraternity 's principles Recolonized chapters have converted to a substance -free living environment , which has helped alumni feel confident in supporting capital campaigns.

The General Fraternity wants to ensure that chapter facilities are not lost on campuses where chapters have closed as there are millions of dollars in assets in an empty chapter house

The Pi chapter at Indiana , for example , has an historic house located in the heart of campus. Beta Theta Pi had a strong presence on this Big Ten campus for some 150 years, and once organized, this chapter can be one of Beta 's strongest.

Recruitment Through ScholarshiP

Used by some 60 chapters/colonies during the past five years, Recruitment Through Scholarship (RTS) has attracted potential members by awarding $45 ,000 in educational assistance. Chapters, or in a recolonization case Beta's education consultants, inform students on campus of the availability of Beta scholarships Student applicants meet Betas during the application process and the entire campus learns about Beta 's commitment to academic achievement.

" Those individuals who apply for the scholarship also embody other qualities that make good Betas ," said Education Consultant Brad Kiesling, Westminster '01 , who is steering the recolonizatiop. at East Carolina this semester. " RTS attracts these kinds of men to join our Fraternity and we have seen great success from our efforts."

The recruitment process takes approximately three weeks , and occurs during the informal recruitment period . Staff members also utilize various recruitment methods ranging from alumni , faculty and other Greek student recommendations to information tables in high traffic areas .

Fifty-five men - mostly all-state athletes , president's council leaders , student government senators and deans list scholars- were recruited at Oklahoma State using this scholarship technique

leadershiP Training Resources

More than $125,000 worth of leadership training was able to support chapters/colonies to take advantage of various resources such as The Institute for Men of Principle , Beta Wilderness Challenge , Undergraduate Interfraternity Institute and FuturesQuest last year. These values-based leadership training opportunities assist undergraduates in all facets of Greek life each year. Continued financial support will allow more opportunities for upcoming leaders to participate.

Hands-on Suppon and Patience

The 18 months that follow the recruitment of founding fathers requires ongoing hands -on support during recolonization from the Gen eral Fraternity to h elp a chapter through its growing pains . An education consultant remains on-site to organize

the first pledge education process and train the advisory team. A lot time must be spent with a "young" chapter to teach effective chapter operations .

"Our biggest mistake of the past was expanding too fast and not giving each new group the proper amount of attention ," said Kirk Little , East Carolina '82 , General Fraternity vice president and original member of the strategic planning committee.

" Our goal is to have chapters good enough to earn the John Reily Knox Chapter Excellence award (top chapter award) by the time they are returned to good status," he added .

Recolonizing chapters is a top priority for the General Fraternity as plans are made to recolonize three or four chapters per year. The three key factors considered in making these decisions are 1) the level of committed alumni support , 2) the level of support derived from the Administrative Office to still continue to provide a high level of service to Beta Theta Pi's active 127 chapters and 3) the chapter housing situation

Northwestern and Miami chapters are two examples of recolonization successes as both earned a Knox award at this year's Convention. Both have newly-renovated homes and active alumni support from the advisory t eams and housing corporations. Both have completely changed their reputations in the Fraternity and on their respective campus It is impressiv e to see the progress made in just four short years.

Washington State could also fit the scenario of the previous pages , going from 10 alumni sitting in a dark, dusty deteriorated chapter house pondering how to rebuild this once strong home, to building a house of more than 60 active scholarly members. Members live in a completely renovated , substancefree chapter house. WSU alumni recently hosted a golf outing with some 200 alumni .

The once-closed Oklahoma State chapter has grown to 80 men , acquired a strong advisory team and is engaged in an ongoing successful capital campaign to construct a new home.

Beta 's education consultants, with the interest and assistance from alumni, are in the process of recruiting refounding fathers for Virginia Tech and East Carolina. Growing support is stirring for revitalization at Columbia and Indiana within the next year.

The General Fraternity recolonization successes are some of the many exciting things happening Man y chapters are embracing change and accomplishing gr e at things through rediscovering the Fraternity ' s ideals.1f

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"7o fearlis not an eaJ'!j las£ 9n J(Jife of the enviahfe position we e')O!J amoYIJ our peers, each 'Beta now anrlin the!fears ahealmust Ia his part fa press {orwarrl with fealership uppermost in his mind, fealership at the chapter fevef ani fealership af the infernafionaf fevef"

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General Convention

T hrough the ages , Conventions have been a time for celebration and contemplation. Individual and chapter accomplishments are celebrated. We contemplate the future and how it may balance the greatness with which Beta Theta Pi's members have led the Fraternity for more than 163 years

The annual gathering is a time for the Fraternity's leaders - past , present and future- to share their hopes and dreams

General Secretary David W Wright, Ohio State '67, is a self-proclaimed dreamer Opening the Convention , he revealed , " I dream about where we can go from here and truly, we are unlimited."

Vice President Peter A. Morse Jr., DePauw '90, remarked, "As we look ahead , let's honor the past and honor those great historic principles that we were founded upon and that bind us all."

Newly -elected Vice President Donald G. (Dipper) DiPaolo , Michigan '78, sharing his thoughts on the Fraternity's role in the larger Greek community suggested , "As I look ahead, I see a Beta Theta Pi that deeply respects , deeply cares about and deeply loves its common brothers and sisters in the Greek family. It is time to go to our common humanity and just maybe we will pull off our own miracle."

Penn Chapter Counselor Robert J Winn, Furman '91, knows the Fraternity enables good men to become great as a result of their association. " We will continue to build because we care. "

" As I look ahead ," proclaimed Education Consultant Bradley W. Kiesling , Westminster '01 , "I believe that to reach our destiny, we must use our roadmap : the ritual that our founders gave us "

Chapter President Bradley J. Coppens , Michigan '04, offered, "We must remember that no matter how progressive and talented we become, nothing will ever succeed if we cannot rely on our integrity. "

Vu T. Doan, Oklahoma State '04 , commented , " When working with a group of men and building a fraternity, the natural connection of fidelity is inevitable. We can only strengthen that brotherhood by maintaining a positive and challenging environment for our pledges in staying true to our values of trust, loyalty and respect ."

In the spirit of celebrating his father 's life and contemplating his legacy, Peter E. Shoop , Denison '67, added , " My father would have been thrilled and proud to be at this Convention, knowing the words he spoke 30 years ago were being used as its theme. His words are just as applicable today. "

It would appear, based on the thoughts of those who opened the 163rd General Convention , that Beta Theta Pi's future is in good hands. As we look ahead , ma y the vision of our founders and the great principles of our Fraternity be reflected in our actions. - T.

Board of Trustees

President: Guy D. Perham , Washington State ' 50; General Secretary: David W. Wright, Ohio State '67; General Treasurer: John H. Stebbins , Emory ' 92; Vice Presidents : D. Kirk Little , East Carolina '82; Rob ert W. McKinley , Missouri ' 66; Peter A. Morse, Jr., DePauw '90; P. Thomas Purinton, Kansas State '63; Paul B. Swartz , Kansas State ' 64; Robert L. Schnese, Wisconsin ' 83

Foundation Board of Directors

William H. (Bert) Bates, Missouri '49; Richard H. Brown , Ohio ' 65; Thomas D. Cassady, Cincinnati ' 76 ; Jeffrey P. Greiner, Southern Methodist ' 80; Kenneth J. Grispin, Rutgers '70; William F. Hahn , Lehigh ' 49; Ronald P. H e lman , Miami '55; Owen S. Williams, Toronto ' 50

Advisory Council

Peter W.C. Barnhart, Miami ' 66; John K. Easton, Wesleyan ' 58 ; Burton W. Folsom, Nebraska '49; Harold S. Hook , Missouri ' 53;

2001-02 Trustees: (seated, left to right)- Paw Swartz , Guy Perham , Dave Wright and John Stebbins ; (standing) - Pete Morse, Bob Schnese ; Bob McKinley, Kirk Little and Tom Purinton

Lloyd L. Kirk, Kansas '55; Ri chard G. Lugar , Denison ' 54; Loyd Mahan, Whitman ' 51; James A. McMull en III, Texas '54; Hugh E. Stephenson Jr., Missouri '43; Paul P. Van Rip er, DePauw '38; Dani e l L Westra, Virginia Tech '76

General Fraternity Officers

Archivist: H H. Stephenson, Miami ' 39; Asst . Archivist: M. Curt Paddo ck, Westminster ' 73; Asst. General Treasurer - Chapter Finance: Michael J Kearney, Washington in St. Louis '62; Editor: Thomas C Olv er, Central Michigan '98; Historian: B. Hum e Morris , Centre ' 68; Leadership Advisor : D Kirk Little, East Carolina '82; Scholarship Commissioner: James M Strilesky, British Columbia '72; Song Leader: Jay B. Hawkins , Bowling Green '7 8

Regional Directors

John E. Ault, Ohio '60; Jerr y M. Bles ch, Centre '60; Grant E. Birtch ll , Beloit ' 81; John V. Conway, South Dakota ' 56 ; Ferd Del Pizzo, Jr., Washington in St Louis ' 58; David W Dexter, Mich igan Stat e ' 85 ; W Scott Fussell, Middle Tennessee State ' 95; W. Martin Haskell , Ohio Wesleyan '68; Roderick B Hastie, Auburn '82 ; Richard E. Phenneger, Washington ' 58; David E. Sc hmidt, South Florida '92

District Chiefs

Christopher G. Althoff, Kansas State ' 00; Michael J. Bennett, Wright State ' 92; Stavan R Bhatt , Louisville '98; John M Bolek, Ohio Wesleyan '88; Andrew R. Buie , Southern California '85; Rob ert J. Burwell, Syracuse '74; Mark L. Butler, Ten n essee Tech '98 ; Adam L. Carson , Toronto ' 97; John V. Conway, South Dakota '56; James R. Curtis, Wisconsin ' 86; Claud (Budd y) Croft , South ern Methodist '60; Dean J Eiden, Wiscon s in-Oshko s h '94; Daniel H. Farm er, Cincinnati ' 75; Rob ert K. Hall II, Purdu e '72; Stephen L. Hampe, Washington in St. Louis ' 69; William A. (S cooter ) He a th , Auburn '98; Timothy T. Higgins, Stevens ' 99; William E. Hilliker Jr. , Central Michigan ' 96; John F. Kanan, Arizona ' 67; Jam es D. Kee l er, Minnesota ' 89; Paul S. Leo , Cornell '81 ; Don R. Lolli , Missouri '71; Thomas D. Murphy, Te xas AlirM '93; Brion W. Potter, Washington State '76 ; William T. Sp e ll er, Texas ' 63; Jam es M. Strilesky, British Columbia '72; Da vid J. White , Washington lir j efferson ' 77 ; Dougl as B. White Jr , South Florida '93; Tommy W. Yates, Eastern Kentu cky ' 95

Administrative Office Staff

Administrative Secretary: Stephen B Becker, Florida '69; Office Manager: Mary Tharp; Director, Beta Theta Pi Foundation: Jonathan J. Brant, Miami ' 75 ; Assoc Director, Beta Theta Pi Foundation : L. Martin Cobb, East e rn Ke ntu c k y '96; Director of Development : Laura Lednik ; Administrative Assistant, Foundation :

2001-02 Foundation Directors: (seated, left to right]

-Bert Bates, Ron Helman, Bob Grand and Ken Crispin ; (standing) - Owen Williams, Rick Brown , Tom Cassady, Bill Hahn and Jeff Greiner

Carolyn White; Director, Men of Principle initiative: Scott J. Allen, Minnesota '95; Assoc Director, Men of Principle : Vin cent E. Mikolay, Bethany '00; Assoc. Director, Men of Principle : David J. Rae, British Columbia '00; Editor: Thomas C. Olv er, Central Michigan ' 98; Director of Communication: Ann Haas; Director of Chapter Development: Judson A. Horras, Io wa State '97; Convention Coordinator and Assoc Director of Risk Management: Michael D. Kokkinen, Minnesota '00; Education Consultants: R. Ethan Braden , Willam ette ' 02; Shane L. Corsetti, Idaho '01; Eric J. Eickhoff, Ohio Wes l eyan ' 00; Casey A. Gomes, Maryland '02; Matthew R. Grennan, Iow a State'02; Bradley W. Kiesling, Westminster '01; Ryan E. King, Southern Illinoi s '01; Andrew P. Watling , Western Ontario '01

Convention Interns

Seth Artz, South Dakota ' 03; Daniel Chadbourne, Maine ' 03 ; Anthony Darr , Saint Louis '03; Roger Roa, Nova Southeastern '03

Convention Roster (by chapter)

Alabama *Matthew Hardy ' 02

Arizona John Kanan '67; +Andrew Lemieux '05; *C linton Musil '03

Auburn Lewis Agnew '04; Albert Archibald ' 66; Albert Bean '04; Charles Codding '02; William Drennan ' 05 ; Ryan Evans '04; William Gather ' 05 ; *Richard Gilmer '02; Roderick Hastie '82; William Heath ' 98; Rabun Lewis ' 04 ; William McClain ' 03; Hunter Morris '00; Blake Morris '04; +Brandon Parks ' 05

Ball State *Philip Beaudoin '05; Chad Hannah '99; Christopher Hummel ' 97 ; Theodore Kraulis '97; Joseph Larr '03; Merle Miller ' 97; +Robert Nauman '04; Erik Robinson '97; Robert Wren ' 01

Baylor +Casey Belton '05; *Craig Murchison '03; Daniel Rechtfertig '96

Beloit Grant Birtch '81

Bethany +Derek McCullough ' 04; Vin ce nt Mikolay '00; *Patrick Whitmore '04

Bishop's *An thon y Richards ' 02

Bowling Green Jay Hawkins '78; *Kevin Smith '03

British Columbia *Andrew Ning '02; David Rae ' 00 ; +B rendan Singbeil '05; James Strilesky ' 72

Central Florida *Benjamin Mongioi ' 03

Cal. Poly *Casey Cowgill '05; Mark Kithcart ' 89

Cal. State-Chico *Ni c holas Lea l ' 02; +Eric Jagelka '05

California-Berkeley *Nino Lazaro ' 02

California-Los Angeles +Michael Gehrt '03; *Christopher Isol a ' 03; +Cameron Kalunian ' 03; Paul Kirth '03; +Jarred Lieber '04; +K evin Pavlik ' 02 ; +Ted Satyadi ' 03

California-Santa Barbara *Keith Burke ' 03; +Samuel Mason ' 05

Case Western Reserve +Paul Serrin ' 05 ; *Devon Snook ' 05

Central Michigan William Hilliker ' 96; Donovan Jackson '99; Thomas Olv e r ' 98

Cassady ' 76; +Todd Cassady '03; Dan i e l Farmer '75; Nicholas Gisewite ' 03; Kenneth Golic '9 1; +Scott H erman '06; +K y le Malone y ' 07 ; *Scott Oy l er ' 03 ; John S c hulke ' 02

Clemson +William DesChamps ' 05; *Brian Harvel ' 04

Colgate *John Billington ' 03; +Philip Franz ' 04

Colorado Mines +Ian M c Eachern '05; +K yle Olson '05; +Samuel Pannunzio ' 04; +Ch ristopher S e ils ' 04; *Tony Stebl e ton ' 04; +Christopher Wood '04

Connecticut *Peter Caffr ey ' 04 ; +Ad a m Kaprove '03 ; +Andrew S c hmidt ' 03

Cornell +John Black ' 05; Paul Le o ' 81

Denison John Allan ' 42; William Edwards ' 41; Ri c hard Lu gar ' 54; P e ter Shoop '67

Denver *Ma r c hello Chimenti ' 04; Ri c hard Pi ckere ll '87; +Daniel Sn are ' 05; Justin Williams '04

DePauw *Ian Biss ' 04; +Jonathon Hart ' 05 ; P e ter Morse ' 90; Paul Van Riper ' 38

Duke Matthew Bossler ' 03 ; *Drew Yaeger ' 03

East Carolina D Kirk Little ' 82; Paul Pu c k e tt ' 89

Eastern Kentucky Martin Cobb '96; +Jason H er m es ' 0 2; +Brian P e nnington ' 04 ;

*Wes ley Simpson ' 03 ; Tomm y Yat es ' 95

Emory *George Anjaparidze ' 03 ; Ja son

St eb bin s ' 92; +N e il S c ha c hter ' 05

Florida Stephen Becker ' 69; *Eri c Jan1 es '04; +John Strid ' 05

Centre

*Joseph Bayless '04 ; Jerry Bles c h ' 60; +Andre McDermott ' 05 ; B. Hume Morris '68

Cincinnati Andrew Ba rton '03; Thomas

Florida Atlantic Rob er t Billoni '9 5 ; Alex DeArm as ' 97; *Brian El y ' 03 ; Dann y Mangru ' 0 3; +Ro cco Mofese '04

Fur m an *Llo y d Flore s ' 03 ;

+Kaleb McMi c h e n '05; Rob ert

Winn '9 1

Georgia +William Br ady ' 05 ;

+Benjamin Coppedge ' 03;

+K y le Leyma nn ' 04; *Mi c h ae l

Lu s k ' 03 ; +J a mes Sturg i s ' 04 ;

+Chri s toph er Wilfong ' 05

Georgia Tec h +Ste ve Schneider ' 05; *Os car Spain ' 01

Ha n over Jam es Budros '67; Eric Kluft '03; *Grant

Sa und e r s ' 03 ; Dami a n Stark ' 0 3; Jaco b Stotlar ' 04 ; +Andrew Stuckert ' 05

Ho u s t o n *Milan Dave ' 03;

+Al ex Le muz ' 00

Id a h o Shan e Coset t i ' 01;

Robert Cree '44 ; *Dane DeBo er ' 0 3; L Johnson ' 53; +J e ffr ey Storti ' 05

Ill i n ois *Ju s tin Be ntle y ' 04;

Da l e Curtin ' 53; +N e il Sh e lton ' 04

In d ia n a Jay Reese ' 58

Iowa +B e njamin Gilbert ' 06 ;

Da ni e l Givens ' 05; George Golemes ' 0 3; Timothy Krug '05; *A nthon y N av i ckas ' 03 ;

Christoph er Vodi c k a ' 06;

Mi c h ae l Wil so n ' 04; Jon a th a n

Wormsl ey ' 03

Iowa State +Mik e Behrhorst

' 05 ; Ma tth ew Gr e nn a n '02;

Judson Horra s ' 97; *Br i an

Roone y ' 03

Ka n sas Bl ai n e Barnard ' 05;

Ri ch ard Butin '76; J Butin ' 44 ;

*Ma tth ew Hubbard ' 0 3; Llo yd

Kirk '55; +Ty ler Waldorf ' 05

Ka n s a s S t ate Christopher

Althoff ' 00 ; *P e te r Carter '04; Ru sse ll Danl e r ' 05 ; Kyle Hittl e ' 99; +Br e nt Mc Keeman ' 0 3; Bradley Mirakin ' 02 ; St even

Muck ' 04 ; Edward O ' Mall ey ' 97; +Brian Platt ' 05 ; Paul

Purinton ' 63; +Br e tt Rund l e '05; Jeff Rundl e '03; S . Sag e '85; Kent Swartz ' 00; P a ul

Swartz '64

Kettering Darian Bonn e ll ' 00; Mark Chrz ' 01; *Ryan

Di c kinson ' 04 ; Jed Durkin ' 00 ;

*Thom as Hous e ' 04 ; +Br enda n McCarthy '05; +D an i e l Vander Le y ' 0 5

Knox +Andy Berlinski ' 04 ; George Diepenbrock ' 04 ; Wesley Edsted t ' 05 ; Brian Hauck '95; *Jamie Morrell ' 03 ; +Stephen Parrott ' 05 ;

+J ere mi a h Sodomka ' 05;

+N a th a niel Thomas '05

Lawrence Thom as Bos c her '96; Christopher Bramm e r ' 02 ; +Justin Gust a fson ' 05 ; S a leh

Hijazi ' 05 ; *Adam Lo c k e ' 03 ; Jason Va l e rius ' 97; Bruce

We nger '8 9 ; Chris Worman ' 02

Le h ig h +Brian Crowle y '05; William Hahn ' 49; *Thomas

S e id ' 04 ; +Arthur Wellington ' 05

Loui s vill e Stavan Bhatt '98; *Mi c hael Driver '03

M ain e *Ke ith Bagle y '03; +Curtis Burrill ' 03; Dan i e l Ch a dbourn e ' 0 3

Mary l a nd Ca se y Gomes ' 02; Christopher Knox ' 02; *Steph e n Vargas '03

Mi a m i P e t er Barnhart '66 ;

Jonath a n Brant ' 75 ; John Groom '58; +Joshu a H a uk e bo

' 05 ; Ron a ld He l man ' 55; Shelb y Mott er ' 54 ; *Brent Soller ' 03; H Stevenson '39; Gordon Whit e ' 68

Mi c hi gan +Br a dle y Cardon ' 03 ; +R yan Col e ' 05; +M i c ha e l Collins ' 04; *Bradley Coppens

' 04 ; Donald DiPao l o ' 78 ; +Br i an Ryckman ' 04; +Matthew Wi l kes ' 05

Mic h igan S t a t e Dav id Dex t e r '85; Mark Hoffm an ' 04;

*Ni c hol as Pobutsky ' 03; David

S cholfi e ld '75 ; Erik

S c hon e man '03 ; +J e ffr ey

S c hroed e r ' 05

M iddl e Te nn essee St a t e William Fussell '95; *Ga bri e l Harl a n '04; +Flo y d Rog ers ' 05

Mi nn eso t a Scott Allen ' 95; Charle s Cogger ' 97; Nathan

De na '01; Edwar d Dittb e rn er

' 01 ; +Tra v i s Fischer ' 05 ; St eve n

H a ls ' 01 ; James Kee l er ' 89;

*Joshu a Knudson ' 03 ; Mi c h ae l Kokkinen ' 00 ; +John Kokkin en

' 03 ; Duan e Kokkinen ' 01 ; Dave

P assa l ' 05 ; Jere m y We idm a n

' 02

Mississipp i Thomas Alexander '67; +Willi am Barham ' 05 ; Thomas Ethridge ' 70; William

Lip sco mb '65; +Mi c ha e l

Pulido ' 04; *Jer emy Stewart

' 04 ; Willi am Stri ckla nd ' 78

Mi ss o uri Gilbert Arney '45; Alan Atterbu r y '65; William Ba t es '49; Justin Bloss ' 04; Jare Broon er ' 0 3; Cyrus Dean ' 50; Brad Dible ' 03; Kent Dr yer ' 04;

Top : General Fraternity Officers

Middle: Regional Directors

Bottom: District Chiefs

Top: Advisory Council of former Trustees

Middle: Former district chiefs

Bottom: Fraternal 50s

Mark Feitz ' 05; Matthew Gibb s ' 04; Brian Grac e ' 03; Harold Hook ' 53 ; John Huston '49; Joe Jackson ' 56 ; Nathan Lar y '05 ; William Lasle y ' 51 ; Christopher Link ' 84; Daniel Link ' 04· Donni e Lolli ' 71 ; Rober ' McKinl ey '66; Grant Me c hlin ' 03; Ford Nelson ' 64; *Paul O 'Hagen ' 03; Raymond O ' Bri e n ' 48; Jeffr ey Pawlitz ' 04; William Phelps ' 56 ; Henry Rob ertso n ' 51 ; Jason S cherer ' 03; +St eve n Scherer ' 0 5; Max Simpson '52; Charles Spener ' 56 ; James Spralding '56; Hugh St evenso n ' 43 ; Charles Stibling '49 ; Travis Wymore '03; Hugh Zimmer '5 1

Missouri-Kansas City Da v id Berger '06; Mi c hael Catausan '06; Peter DiPas co ' 01 ; *Bisho y Gayed ' 05 ; Mina Gayed ' 07 ; +Andrew Klost er man ' 04 ; Sundip Patel ' 01 ; Brian Rau ' 05 ; Nic h o l as Sexton ' 00 ; Blake Spence ' 00; James Spence '02; Rob er t Verbe c k '97; Brian Wegman '07

MIT +K ev in Chen ' 05 ; C. Yardley Chittick ' 22; Louis Helmreich ' 40 ; *Dy lan Hirs c hSh e ll ' 0 3; Eric S carborough '05

Nebraska +N a than Arends ' 04· Rurton Folsom ' 49; *Ky l e ' Johnson ' 03 ; Todd Mattox '02; Andrew Mattox ' 00 ; +Geoffrey

Mickells ' 05 ; Maynard Miller ' 35; +William Norton ' 05 ; +Jo s hua Paula '05; David Rid e nour ' 04; +Andrew Va u g han ' 04 ; Joel Wiegert ' 00 ; William Wiese ' 49 ; Mi c ha e l Wortman ' 70

Nevada-Las Vegas *Patri c k Duk ema jian ' 03

North Carolina *John Alsup '02; M ark Durh am ' 73; William Smith ' 04 ; Ri c hard Ban g l er '71; Edward Stukes ' 04 ; Mi c h ae l Thomas ' 04; W. Leafor d

W illi ams '73; Thomas Wilson ' 04

North Dakota Nathan Cari vea u ' 03 ; *Aaron Eken ' 03 ; Je ffr ey

Zimn ey ' 03

Campopiano ' 03 ; *Trav i s M o hl e r ' 04

Ohio State *Christop h er In gram '03; Da vid Wright ' 67 ; +J e ffre y Kov ac k ' 05

Ohio Wesleyan John Bol ek ' 88; Eric Ei c khoff '00; W. M ar tin H aske ll ' 68

Oklahoma Zac h a r y All e n ' 85; William Hanner ' 04 ; Scott Hill ' 05; *Grant Jon es '05 ; Michael Kurz ' 05 ; +David Pro ct or ' 05

Oklahoma State Jo e Allbaugh ' 74; +Greg Cameron ' 05 ; *Brya n Curtis '05 ; +Vu Doan ' 0 4· +Tyler Hopk i ns '04 ; +K ; l e Morrison ' 05 ; Tim Wright ' 73

Oregon Nicholas Bog en ' 04; Jesse Brown ' 02; Alexander Findla y ' 05 ; Patri ck Gilligan ' 04 ; *Shan e M e i se l ' 0 2; +Bri an P em b er ton ' 04

Oregon State +Mi c h ael De Los Reyes ' 04 ; +Clan cy Harri s ' 04 ; *Patri c k Cumm in gs '04

Penn *Rya n McCort ' 04; +S co tt Campion ' 05; +Ri c h ard Da v is ' 0 5; +Lu is Sa ddic ' 05

Penn State +Ad a m Huff ' 04·

*Luk e Sanfilippo ' 04 '

Princeton *Matt Anton y ' 04

Puget Sound *Dr ew St efa n ' 04 ; +S c ott Worthington ' 0 5

Purdue +Jon a thon Bo ya ji a n ' 05 ; Ju s tin Collins ' 05 ; Rob er t H a ll ' 72 ; A ll an Hinri chs '06 ; Patri c k La w l ey ' 04; Todd Lu x ' 0 3; Timoth y M eus chk e ' 04 ; *De nn is Vo ' 04

Rut gers Kenn e th Crispin '7 0 Saint Louis +M a tth ew Althag e ' 0 3; +Ni c holas Blo ck ' 03 ; +Vito Brandl e ' 04 ; Anth ony Darr ' 03 ;

Dou g l as Edmonds ' 0 3; Paul Gran t ' 03; +Ad a m Hill ' 05;

Ri c hard Je nt e '03; *John

Ka e lin ' 03 ; Todd Ku e th e ' 03;

+M ark Opit z ' 03 ; Lu cas Siron ' 04 ; Mi c h ae l Sy kora ' 02 ; +Mi c h ae l Taylor '04; Philip

Thornberr y ' 03 ; Eri c Wirtz ' 0 3

San Jo se State *Jason Chorl ey ' 04 ; + Kristofe r Huffm an ' 01 ;

+All e n Swan so n ' 05

South Dakota S e th Artz ' 04 ;

Northwestern

+Christopher Bru ss ' 05; +B en jamin Coughlan ' 05 ; *Aaron Ra pp ort ' 03 ;

+James S c hu c h ar t ' 05

Nova South e a s t e rn Ro ge r Roa '02

Ohio John Ault '60; Ri c h ard Brown ' 65 ; +Am er ica

John Conway '56; +R yan

En l e m eye r '05; Mi c h ae l

Lo e hrer ' 68 ; *Jo ey Martin ' 0 3;

Math ew S awyer ' 04 ; Mi c h ael

Sn y d e r ' 05 ; John Thietj e ' 61 ;

Ni c h o l as Welc h ' 0 5

South Florida Dav id S c hmidt '92

South, Univ. of the +Jess Kane '05; *Scott Knittle ' 04

Southern California Andrew Buie ' 85; +Nicholas Foster ' 05; *Ryan Herbert '04; Ken Shinoda '04; Ryan Tuverson '05

Southern Illinois +S co tt Bottjen ' 03 ; +John Earley '02; Ryan King ' 01; *Mar tin Obst '01; Dani e l Schmidt ' 00

Southern Methodist Claud Croft '6 0; Jeffrey Greiner '80; *A lexander Lestock '03; +G eorge Simpson '03; Ted Stephenson '88

Stevens +James Ganz '05; Timothy Higgins '99; William Philips ' 74; *William Warger '03

Syracuse Marc Benshelter '82; Robert Burwell '74

Tennessee Andrew Bush '81 ; Edward Corlew '81; +Nicholas Jackson ' 04; *Her bert Sarten '04; Gregory Tipps '86

Tennessee Tech Mark Butler ' 98; *Bryan Duhl '02; +Joe Morre '04

Texas +Robert Foulis '04; James McMullen '54; William Speller '63; *Lance Wernette '04

Texas A&M Thorn Murphy '92

Texas-Arlington +Nathan Horton '04; Jimmie Kellum ' 02; *John Sayre '00

Texas Tech +Michael Hawkins '03; *Dani e l Lewis '03

Toledo *Michael Bell '05; James Hurley '02

Toronto *Rob er t Bolton '02; Adam Carson '97; Kenneth Stephen ' 77; Owen Williams ' 50

Truman State John Crossett ' 05; Kevin Fink '05; Kevin Frazer ' 05; Kelly Gamin '05; Austin George '05; Brandon Harris ' 02; Matthew Hawkins '03; Jeremiah Hayes '04; Michael Heckman '99; William Kauffman '04; Matthew Lunneen ' 05; Daniel Motta '04; Ross Reule ' 05; Ri chard Sykora '99; Marc Tower ' 05; Jason Turk '02; Jason Waggoner ' 04; *Matthew Walczewski '02; Eric Werly ' 05; David Widaman ' 02; Vijay Yalamanchili '02; +Eri c Yurkovich '05

Utah Nicholas Van Dyken '04

Vanderbilt J.Q.

Affleck '04

Villanova *David Dow ' 03; Michael Greco '93; Michael Okenquist '94; Kendall Schoenrock '03

Virginia +Hansell Shook ' 04; *Raymo nd

Taylor '04

Virginia Tech Daniel

Westra ' 76

Wabash +James

Engledow '05; Robert Grand '78; *Tynan

Trusgnich ' 04

Washington +Stephen Guyette '04; Mark Muhlhauser '0 0 ; Ri chard Phenneger '58; *Ca meron

Tangney '03

Washington & JeffersonFrancis Burt '02; *Edward Kalix ' 03 ; David White '77; +Jonathon Buck ' 05

Washington and Lee +Patrick Collins '05; *Thomas Melanson '03

Washington in St. Louis

Ferdinand Del Pizzo ' 58 ; Stephen Hampe '69 ; Michael Kearney '62; *Joseph Kelly ' 03; Christopher Kurpiewski ' 02

Washington State Guy Perham '50; Brion Potter '76; *Ryan Stoyko ' 03

Wesleyan John Easton ' 58

West Chester +Vincent Cuccaro ' 05 ; +Justin Eisenberg ' 03; +Tro y Ferri '04; Brendan Gerrity '04; +Corey Lipisko ' 04; *A nthony Mistretta ' 03; +John Reber '05

West Virginia Robert Kent '95; *T homas Waloski '02

Western Ontario Andrew Watling ' 01

Western Reserve Thomas Lipton '63

Westminster Chad Backsen '03; Garret Daniel '04; Harden Davis ' 05; Michael Esser ' 70; Thomas Folsom '74; Bryan Foote '94; Jason Gatz '05; Jeffrey Hawkins '03; William Kenney '05; Bradley Kiessling ' 01; George McAuliffe '03; *Eric Milius '03; Trentis Miller '04; +Dustin Moyer ' 05; Christopher Nicholas '05; Curt Paddock '73; Brian White '04; Adam Willett '05

Whitman Loyd Mahan '51

Wichita State Lawrence Dean ' 65; Christopher Eden ' 00; +Matt Fuchs ' 05 ; *Michael Laing '02

Williamette +Rob er t Arndt ' 03; R. Ethan Braden ' 02; *Duncan Libby '02; Jon Steiner '63;

+Patrick Kabealo '03; +Nathan

Kenyon ' 05; +Trent Park er ' 03

William & Mary Mi chae l Esser ' 03 ; *Daniel Hodapp ' 03;

+Robert Thompson '04; +Brent Turner ' 03

Wisconsin +Justin Bates '04; Daniel Carter '52; James Curtis '86; Thomas Detienne '52;

*Aaro n Krebs '02; Samuel McKay '54; Robert Schnese '83; Stanley Slagg '53

Wisconsin-Oshkosh +Alan Bradford '05; Dean Eiden '94; *Ryan Reilly '03; Andrew Thomas ' 97

Wittenberg +Robert Baringer '03; Justin Good ' 01; Matthew Hutchinson '00; James Patsiavos '56; *Kenneth Spicer '03

Wright State Michael Bennett ' 92; *Scott Jordan '03; +Jacob VanMeter ' 06

Yale Greg Lindberg '92

Guests Diane Allbaugh; Will Anders ; Jay Anhorn; Mary Belle Arney ; Jean Autry ;

Above: Convention intern Judith Barnhart; Joy Bates; Justin Clark; Jenise Conway; Thomas Covington; Margaret Croft; Barb Curtin; Julia Dean; Matt Del Pizzo; Linda Del Pizzo; Jane Easton; Dell Folsom; Sharon Gallon; Wendy Grav es; Helen Hahn; Caroline He ck man; Joanne Hook ; Donn Huston; Sally Jackson; Cornelius King; Millie Kirk; Robert Kirkland IV; Annetta Kokkinen; Bobbie Lanker; Andrew Marks; Mary Louise McMullen; Janet Molter; Sara Novak; Mary Ann O'Brien; Joanna O'Malley; Susan Paddock; Janet Patsiavos; Sylvia Perham; Joan Phelps; Mathew Rankin; Kathy Reed; Ann Reese ; Elizabeth Robertson; Candace Sage; Kimberly Schmidt; Zoe Shade ; Sally Shoop ; Paul Sinders; S Spener; Winnie Strbling; Paul Stuhlreyer; Kay Swartz; Janet Thietje; Dorothy Van Riper ; Judy Wiegert; John Williams; Norma Williamson

Top: Administrative Office staff .

The Allbaugh family settled on a plot of land outside the small town of Blackwell , Oklahoma , in the Cherokee Strip Run of 1893. Years later, the oldest son of Marvin and Peggy Allbaugh grew up on the family's wheat farm, some 100 miles north of Oklahoma City. Young Joe dreamed of the day when he would become a linebacker for the Dallas Cowboys.

Joe M. Allbaugh, Oklahoma State '74, took a keen interest in politics during the seventh grade, after a knee injury ended his budding football caree r. In 1964, he volunteered to distribute leaflets for Arizona Senator Barry Goldwater's presidential campaign In the years that followed, Allbaugh assisted with gubernatorial , senatorial and presidential campaigns.

His sense of civic responsibility paid off when Senator Harry Bellman offered Allbaugh a job with his re-election campaign. Following graduation, he accepted a position as Bellman 's field representative in Enid, Okla. Joe Allbaugh was a natural when it came to organizing and managing political campaigns - a skill that would serve him well as George W. Bush 's national campaign manager in 2000.

Allbaugh advanced his knowledge and honed his skills in various legislative and administrative roles before being named Oklahoma's deputy secretary of transportation. In 1994, a former Bellman staffer recommended Allbaugh to Bush , who was searching for a new campaign manager. Bush won the Texas governorship and named Allbaugh as his chief of staff.

In February 2001 , President Bush again turned to his trusted friend from Oklahoma , nominating Allbaugh to serve as director of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA .) "When the worst happens anywhere in America," remarked Bush , " I can assure you folks will be confident when Joe Allbaugh arrives on the scene Joe will help Americans deal with the worst, in the best, most compassionate way possible."

As FEMA director, Allbaugh coordinates federal disaster relief activities , including the Federal Response Plan, which authorizes the response and recovery operations of 28 federal agencies and departments and the Am erican Red Cross. He also oversees the National Flood Insurance Program and the U.S. Fire Administration , and initiates proactive mitigation activities that reduce loss of life and property from all types of hazards Allbaugh directs approximately 2,500 federal employees and 4,500 temporary disaster assistance employees.

During his first six months at the helm, Allbaugh provided emergency assistance to victims oftornadoes in Kansas, tropical storms in Mississippi , floods in Iowa and more than two dozen other natural disasters around the country.

On the morning of September 11 , 2001, Allbaugh was in Bozeman , Montana , attending the annual meeting of the National Emergency Management Association. After learning of the terrorist attacks, he immediately made his way back to Washington, DC, and on to New York City. Allbaugh directed FEMA's unprecedented response by quickly activating search and rescue teams from across th e co untr y. "T hat single day challenged our agency, my staff and me - indeed the nationin a way nothing that came before it had ever done," wrote Allbaugh in the spring issue of Th e Beta Theta Pi He co ntinued , "The aftermath truly separated those who make things happen from anyone else. And it und erscores the Beta concept of mutual assistance in a way none of us would have imagined. "

" I think Am er ica has seen (Joe 's ) superb ability during September 11 and its aftermath," White Hous e Advisor Karl Rov e told Oklahoma Today magazine "He's a talented l eader who's been able to inspir e a lot of volunteers, to give comfort where it's needed and to provide tough leadership in the face of a very, very tough crisis," he said.

Allbaugh , who is not a great fan of the lim elight , believes that actions speak louder than words. "At the end of the day," he offered, "it's not what you said that's going to be measured, it's what you did that actually counts." - T

Above: Oxford Cup recipient Joe M. Allbaugh, Oklahoma State '74 (left) and General Fraternity President Guy D. Perham , Washington State '50 Below: Allbaugh chats with Foundation Director Jonathan Brant and Vice President Paul Swartz prior to the August 8th banquet

rraceJ' C ofthe onvenfion

Photos courtesy of Thomas A. Lipton , Western Reserve '63

A s you were preparing for dinner , y ou put on your shirt, a watch , maybe even a ring, then you pinned a little badge to the left breast of your shirt. What is the significan ce of this pin? What do you think when you put it on?

At the first anniversary address in 1840 founder John Reily Knox said, " This is a day of congratu lations . This is the first anniversary of the foundation of our institution. Already some of our members s ca ttered abroad. A sister association, or rather our own society, another self, is found in the Queen City of the Glorious West. " One hundred and fifty-nine years l ater I joined this society in Cincinnati, known as Be ta Theta Pi. I would like to tell you how the chapter was when I join ed, the changes it has gone through and how it is today.

Imagine joining a fraternity with 43 oth e r men. In nine weeks, this number would drop from 44 pledges to 29. It was a c old evening during the 10 '" week, a nd all 29 were left standing in comp l ete darkn es s in lin es as if part of a militar y unit. Th e room was filled with th e scent of alcohol and cigar smoke, whi c h made it diffi c ult to breathe. The senior pledge master turned on a small desk lamp. His baldh ea d and bright red goatee came out of the darkness Each of the pledges, in sequen ce, ran out in front of th e line and screamed his name , hometown and pledge class office Not a word could be heard over the actives that were s c reaming and laughing " Se c ond line!" w as shouted from behind th e high-back l ea ther c hair of th e pledge master. You co uldn ' t see a single soul. The smoke circled and the light shined in your eyes.

Lu c k y for the pledges , UC was pl ay in g basketball and the chapter wa s anticipatin g a victory As the ball was tipped off, a tub of beer was pulled into th e room. After the win, it was time for the traditional skits , which happened every Hell Week , d esigned to imit a te and poke fun at th e undergraduates. The night c oncluded with another line-up. The following Saturday , December 19 , 1998 , not 29, but 17 of these men made a trip north to Oxford to b e initiated into this so called "g reat societ y."

For two years, man y of th e same things went on: late nights of drinking games, lineups, spec ial pledge meetings and lore tests. You ask, "How co uld you even join something like this? " For m e, it was a cheap place to live , a l c ohol was easily available and as long as I paid my bills , I had 60 friends at the drop of a hat. Everything seemed fine, but I didn't r ea lly know what was happening.

When I moved ba ck hom e for a qu arter

of work, I r ea lized that a bun c h of guys who hun g out and drank b eer a ll d ay r eally wasn ' t what a fr aternity should b e. I was un co mfortable around m y broth e rs.

What m y fa the r had taught me wasn ' t what was h a pp en in g in m y life and I felt ashamed. As a c hild I learned that yo u should h e lp those who n ee d it, no m a tt er how big or small th e task, as long as it was for a good ca us e In Be ta Theta Pi , we lik e to say "m utual assistance in the honorable labors a nd aspirations of life "

A f ew brothers a nd I de c id e d things need e d to change; long dis c ussions and several months pas sed. On S e pt e mb er 18 , 2000, a new c hapter began in the Qu ee n City with not 70 men , but seven. We were

Did we hav e e nou g h resour ces or even enough time to tak e on this c h a ll e n ge?

Th e n ex t year was spe nt writing a co nstitution a nd b y- law s, acade mi c assis tan ce plan , m e mb er expectations a nd a n y thin g e ls e that we n eede d to function. None of us r ea liz ed how mu c h work we were doing , or eve n what we got into until we took on our first pledge class a year lat er. For the next 10 weeks, we s p e nt our time e duca ting eight n ew brothers on th e founding prin c ipl es

D ece mber 15 , 2001 , was a proud day. Thos e e i ght m e n made th e same trip north for initiation. To effec tiv e l y initi a t e this class, we n ee d ed mor e than six Bet as, so our distinguish e d alumni stepped in to h e lp. There was co mpl ete s il ence in th e Hall of th e Chapters w h en I said, " Brothe rs, and it gives m e grea t pl eas ur e to address yo u in this fraternal way." Thi s s tatem ent had n ever meant so mu ch . It summed up wh a t had happ e n e d over the ent ir e yea r: l ate ni g ht co nv e rsa tions , or c h ap t er meetings we thought wo uld never e nd

As the cere mon y co ncluded , Thom as D. Cassady, Cincinnati ' 76 , walked up , took my h and in a n ordinary way, look ed m e s teadily in th e eye and said, "T h a nk yo u. "

John B. S chu lk e, Jr Cincinnati '02

r eo rganiz e d with th e h e lp of lo ca l a lumni be ca u se of h az in g, d ebt a nd risk m a na gem e nt iss u es. This reorganization wasn't lik e any other though; for the seven of u s took everything that w e knew and thr ew it out th e window. Starting from scratch, we took on th e c hall e n ge of returning to the foundin g valu es . We reali ze d w e were ca lling ourselves a c hapt e r of Beta Theta Pi , but non e of us knew what those words m ea nt.

From th a t d ay, our mission was to promote those ideals that were crea t ed by a s mall band of eigh t men in August of 1839, to build up a frat e rnity "w hi c h recognizes mutual ass ist a n ce in th e honorable labor s and asp irat ions of life, devotion to th e c ulti va tion of th e intell ect, unsulli ed friendship and unfalt e rin g fidelity, as objects worthy of th e hi gh es t a im and purpo se of associated effo rt. "

We first look ed to the a lumni. I remember our first m eeti n g as the " silver greys" outnumber ed undergraduat es. Our chapter hall h a d man y empty seats. We aske d ourselves if this was even going to work.

Th e tears started to well up in our eyes as I thought to myself , " Th an k yo u for what?" I was fulfilling my obligations as a member of Be ta Th e ta Pi; I was going to for eve r uphold th e Cincinnati c h apter as a chapt er of Beta Th e ta Pi. H e didn ' t mean ' th a nk yo u ' for what h a d h appe n e d over th e l as t yea r, but for s h ari ng a true fratern a l bond a nd fo r co mmittin g to the founding va lu es. Thi s m ean t a lot because of hi s d evo tion to the Fraternity.

We often onl y us e our lo ca l a lumni for res our ces. Th e und ergrad u ates a t Cin c inn at i h aven' t forgotten about ou r other co ns titu e nt s - parents , ca mpus administrators , co mmunit y l ea d ers and other nonGreeks . It wasn't until the end of m y sop h omore year that I h ad the opportunit y to int eract with th em a t th e leadership in s titutes. I met a good friend of Beta, Taunia Coe, who is th e Greek advisor a t Tennessee Tec h. Sh e i sn't ju s t a n y ordinary woman. Sh e feels th a t thi s beloved Fr atern ity commits it se lf to it s founding principles. We do what we say we will do and are committ ed to making positive c h ange

Put yo ur se lf in the s ho es of those 29 pl edges durin g th e lOth week of pled ges hip The room is d ark, fi ll e d w ith smoke, with one littl e bulb t o light th e room. How does thi s fit into the founding prin c ipl es of our Frat e rnit y?

The next time yo u put th e badge on the left br east of your s hirt ask yourself, "Am I living th e founding va lu es of the Fraternity? Am I really a Be t a?" - f. Schulke ·1(

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Alumni Relations: Kansas State

Campus Involvement: Bishop's, Kansas State, Maryland, Miami, Minnesota, Nebraska , Southern Illinois.

Tennessee , Truman State, Washington in St. Louis, Washington State , Willamette and William & Mary

New Member Education: Saint Louis

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Recruitment: Kansas State, Miami and Nebraska

Risk Management: Saint Louis

Web Site: Kansas State

Top left : North-American Int erfraternity Conference (NJC) President William D Jenkins (left) of Phi Kappa Tau Fraterni ty the lnt erfraternalism Re cognition award fro m Administrative Secretary St e phen B. Becker, Florida '69

Top right : Jenkin: presents the NIC 's Award of Di stinction to Donald G. (Dipper) DiPaolo , Michigan ' 78 . .. Above left : Recruitm ent award recipient! Miami , Nebraska and Kansas State Above right: New member ed u cation award recipient Saint Louis (Saint Louis a c aptured honors for exce ll ence in risk management) . .. Below: Campus involvem ent award recipients

Burton W. Folsom Nebraska ' 49

Burton W. Folsom, Nebraska '49, is one of only two Betas to serve in the top three key roles in the Fraternity - general secretary, president and general treasurer. Folsom began his service as chapter counselor to Alpha Tau, Nebraska chapter, 1958-62, then general treasurer, 1964-67; general secretary, 1967-71; alumni affairs commissioner, 1975-77; fund trustee, 1984-87, and president of the Fraternity, 1987-90. He was a key person in Lincoln (Nebraska) Beta alumni activities and a founder of the Austin (Texas) Beta Club. Folsom has attended 34 General Conventions.

In 1994, he was honored as the Fraternity 's 20th Oxford Cup recipient. Folsom is the seventh Beta in a Nebraska Folsom line that totals 10, including his son, Thomas L. Folsom, Westminster '74 .

While in the European Theater with the 1st Infantry Army Division , Folsom earned the Bronze Star and a Purple Heart. Completing his bachelor's degree in 1949, he was back in uniform, 1950-51, in the Army, 36th Combat Engineer Group at Camp McCoy, Wisconsin . In 1963 , he earned a master's degree from Indiana University School of Finance.

Folsom was CEO of the Nebraska Central Building & Loan Assn. and director of the Nebraska Savings and Loan League. He served as president, Executive Club of Lincoln; chairman, Employee Division , United Way, and president, Country Club of Lincoln. He was clerk of session and chairman of the board of trustees for the Westminster Presbyterian Church. Folsom is a trustee of University of Nebraska Foundation.

Paul P. Van Riper DePau w ' 38

Dr. Paul P. Van Riper , DePau w ' 38 , is a recognized leader of the General Fraternity. He was secretary of the General Convention, 1949; president, General Convention, 1959; scholarship commissioner, 1961-64; vice president, 1962-63, and general secretary, 1963-65. Van Riper has attended 35 General Conventions.

He was instrumental in founding Beta 's Texas A&M chapter, and was chapter counselor, house corporation president and faculty advisor of the chapter. His most memorable Beta event was Francis Shepardson's participation in his 1935 initiation into the Fraternity.

He was a district chief for 10 years, member of the house corporation boards of DePauw, Cornell and Texas A&M chapters and chapter counselor of the latter two.

Van Riper began teaching at Northwestern University in 1947, then was on the faculty at Cornell before advancing to Texas A&M in 1970, as head of the department of political science He stepped down in 1977 to concentrate on teaching and community leadership.

Van Riper is professor emeritus of political science and professor of public administration at the George Bush School of Government and Public Service.

During World War II, he served four years in the Quartermaster Corps , U.S. Army- two in U.S and two in England and France. Van Riper has authored or co-authored more than 50 articles, including History of the United States Civil Service, The Wilson Influence on Public Administration and Handbook of Practical Politi cs.

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A bo v e l eft: 163rd Genera l Convention officers (left to right) - Secretary Gregory A. Tipps , Asst.

William T Speller, Floor Manager Shane L Corsetti , President W Martin Haskell , Assoc Floor

Andrew P Watling , Parliamentarian fay S. Assoc Floor Manager R. Ethan Braden Left: "'"'w" 1 • ch artered Zeta Upsilon of William Er Mary .. . HottOJ'lJ II left : Newly chartered Z e ta Tau of Saint Louis

Bottom righ t : Newl y elected 2002 -03 Board (left to right) - Vice President fohn V Conwa y , President Rob ert W McKinle y, Vi c e President Donald G. "Dipper " DiPaolo , Vi c e President D Kirk Little

Clockwise from top left: Sally Shoop . .. Missouri alumni gather at the opening session Foundation Board member Kenneth f. Crispin , Rutgers '70 participants in the Sophomore Fellows program engage in conversation Nebraska ' s singers prepare for the Wichita State competition song competition judges Shelby L. Molter, Miami '54 and fay B. Hawkins, Bowling Green '78 the lobby of the Hyatt Regency Crown Center Ronald P. Helman, Miami '55 and Bradley f. Coppens, Michigan '04 ...

Clockwise from right : Individual recognition awards were presented to Christopher G Althoff, Kansas State ' 00 (rookie chief of the year.); john V Conway, South Dakota '56 (regional director of the year); Norma Williamson, Auburn (housemother of the year); Taunia Coe , Tennessee Tech (Greek advisor of the year); jeffrey S Rundle , Kansas State '03 (General Secretary 's leadership award); Kye D. Hittle, Kansas State '99 (alumnus advisor of th e year); George W (Bill) Yurgaitis Jr., Hampd en -Sydney '8 9 , was named district chief of the year (not pictured).

Opposite Page (clockwise from upper left): john Holt Duncan ongoing service award recipient Nebraska flanked by Sen Richard Lugar, Denison '54 (left) and General Secretary David Wright, Ohio State '67 (right) Knox award recipients

Miami , Northwestern, Nebraska and Kansas State Sisson award winners . Virginia Te ch award recipients . . . Wichita State award honoree Saint Louis

Whitman Choral Cup winner Lawren ce . .. john Holt Duncan annual service award recipient Maryland

RECOGNITION BANQUET AWARDS

John Holt Duncan: Annual service - Maryland, Ongoing serviceNebraska

Knox: Kansas State, Miami, Nebraska and Northwestern

Most Improved: Wes t Virginia

Sisson: Arizona, British Columbia, California-Berkeley, Colgat e, Colorado School of Mines , Georg ia Tech , Idaho, Iowa State, Kansas, Kansas State, Knox, Lawrenc e, Louisville , Maine, Maryland , Miami , Minnesota , Missouri, Nebraska , Northwestern, Oklahoma , Oregon , Southern Illinois , Toronto, Truman Stat e, Villanova , Washington, Washington & Jefferson, Washington in Saint Louis , Washington State and Wittenberg

Virginia Tech: Regio n B/C- Idaho , D -Texas Tech, E - Nebraska, HCincinnati , I- Southern Illinois , J- Northwestern, L- Georgia Tech , MWashington & Jefferson , N - Villanova and 0 - Maine No chapters in Region A , F, G or K met th e criteria.

Virginia Tech- Most Improved GPA: Eastern Kentucky

Virginia Tech- Highest Overall GPA: Nebraska

Whitman Choral Cup: Lawrenc e

Wichita State (singing): Saint Louis

Right : North Dakota claimed top honors in General S ecretary's Cup competition, which included Beta j eopardy, singing and a 5k race

T he words of the Founders and the basic ideas we revere are still remarkably relevant. We had founders that were really given, if not divine wisdom, an extraordinary source for thinking through tho se ideas that are in all of our literatures and brochure : mutual aid and assistance, cultivation of the intellect and the building of co nfid en ce and trust. I suppose it is difficult to think about all thr ee without co ming to a point of study and question about religio us faith.

Mutual aid and assistance. Sometimes alliances are formed b etwee n countries - frequently between individuals or groups for mutual advantage. That advantage might be for the good or the bad , but people for a long time have found that if there is going to b e s trength, that usually goes beyond one individual. It usua ll y, at l eas t at a minimum, is a strong family and this may be several generations, extended family and, finally, c ommunity. And most

Cultivation of the intellect , when c ombined with truth-searching and truth-telling are prett y powerful situations - is likely to reveal a lot if pursued.

In my chapter, say, now the United States Senate , we have a prayer breakfast group. It is composed just of senators. There are no staff members. There is no press. There is no one serving the meal. We a re just sitting around a table in a room in the capitol early in the morning and one of us has the responsibility each time of bringing the message. Now usually, since there are as many as 20 to 25 Senators who participate on and off, someone hasn't spoken for a while and it is often during a time in which that Senator brings forward things that are very deeply troubling in his or her life

I'm not certain why this is meant to be a confessional or sort of an " Eye of Wooglin" moment - to take another simile and transpose it upon the Senate prayer breakfast - but it 's a situation in which somebody feels they really need to level and they are look1 ing for help. Maybe not for guidance from all of us, but from some being that is more profound. I've been struck by this and we keep the confidence of those meetings at force because they are important. Simply because someone isn't in the Senate, or a General in the army, or President of a great corporation or university, does not mean the person is immune from personal troubles, trauma and family relationships sometimes going well and sometimes not.

"Who am I? " "Where am I going?" "Why am I doing this?" "Am I spending these years productively?" "How many more years do I have?" These are tough questions, but they are important to ask. So I told the chapter president yesterday without prescribing the Senate solution to his chapter, it would not be at all unheard of to have a prayer group in a chapter. And not of people exalting their own situation as more pious than anyone else's , but simply an opportun i ty to talk and to talk in ways that reach out. And when • that happens you usually reach out in an attitude of prayer It , comes in many forms and there are many prescriptions from the scriptures as to how we ought to pray as well as others who have often given good advice as theologians or philosophers throughout the ages. But the need to recognize a god or a supreme beingsomething to put what we do in perspective - is essential for a healthy life.

p eo ple , at le ast in our life , given the complexity of communication and widespread for good or evil of all sorts of things, find those alliances to be very helpful. In our Fraternity, an alliance that extends to the United States and Canada throughout all of our states and provinces means that we have that much more of an impa c t; it's an international message.

On ce yo u begin to get c ultivation of the intellect into this, it puts another, more severe, co nstraint into the situation. It means , co n ce ivabl y, that y ou might adopt a Machiavellian view; use your alliance for some type of realpolitic or nefarious purposes - although Ma c hiavelli , I think , has often been unfairly accused, more of an observer perhaps rather than a planner. But nevertheless c ulti vatio n of the inte ll ec t m eans that you really devote some pretty powerful personal resources, usually aided by mentors, by persons who h ave had great experience, who have read more of the bibliograph y than yo u have And that b eg ins to put a differe nt p ers pectiv e on the alliance as whom you hav e c hosen as your fri e nds - how reliable , what are their agendas, etc . - is it a fragile, stable situation.

And then when yo u modi fy th a t furthermore with building confide n ce and trust - that last word particularly brings to mind telling the truth of a search at least for some bond based upon something other than hearsay, assertion, some analysis of selfint e rest that yo u think might be the glue factor that is suffi c ient.

This is why I think it is so important that our Convention c onclude in this way. I'm impressed by the extraordinary achievements of individuals in chapters, of how many good people there are in Beta Theta Pi. And I believe it happens more each year, but the best years are still to come, as the look forward theme is still the right one. But I'm also impress e d with the aspirations with each of the chapters to improve, to find more. There is not a sense of smug self-satisfaction, rather a sense of adventure of what really still does lie ahead for each one of us , regardless of our ages and our situations.

Sometimes - and I c onclude with this thought - y ou have opportunities in prayer or in thoughtfulness and attitude about prayer that are important to people individuall y as well as to yourself. Now eac h one of us is going to have such mom ents if we seek them , look for them and are open to them. They are important for our own strength, for our own produ c tivity to do good and for our own constructive intent.

This is a great and good Fraternit y, based upon id ea ls that not only stand the test of time , but also are histori ca ll y important in any tradition of philosoph y that one wants to a dopt. And so, in that spirit, we co me togeth e r in an attitude of prayer, in this prayer breakfast for a great Fraternity, for all that it can mean for us and for our own lives that the y ma y becom e more profoundl y productive and relevant. - Ri chard G. Lugar 1(

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top left: Idaho's Jeffrey F Storti '05 , Dane A. DeBoer ' 03 , Robert V Cree ' 44 and L.E. (Erv) Johnson '53 Convention veterans Carolyn White , Sally Shoop and Linda Del Pizzo Nicholas L. Block, Saint Louis ' 03 ; Shelby L. Molter , Miami '54; Jay B. Ha wkin s, Bowling Green ' 78, and Stephen B. Be cker, Florida '69 Alumni Association del egates ... Trustees Stebbins , Perham and Littl e (Buddy) Croft , South e rn M e thodist '6 0 and Edward G Cor l ew Jr ., Te nnessee ' 81 Jerry M. B l esch , Centre ' 60 and H.H. Stephenson Jr., Miami '39 , in the marching lin e Son of the Stars author Johnson autographs the latest ed ition

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Con ve ntion Photo graphy by St eve Sanders, Kansas City, Missouri

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

General Secretary - David W. Wright, Ohio State ' 67, First Ohio Planning Corp 1429 King Ave, Columbus, OH 43212

President- Robert W. McKinley, Missouri ' 66, 843 West 56th St, Kansas City , MO 64113

Treasurer - John H. Stebbins, Emory ' 92, 3835 T'ynemoore Walk, Smyrna , GA 30080-5999

Vice Presidents - John V. Conway, South Dakota ' 56 , 3533 Graysby Av e , San Pedro, CA 90732-4713

Donald G. DiPaolo, Michigan '78, 1046 Rabbit Run Cir #202, Ann Arbor , Ml 48103

D. Kirk Little, East Carolina ' 82 , 410 Ventosa Dr, Chesapeake , VA 23322-7145

Peter A. Morse, DePauw '90 , Barnes & Thornburg 11 S Meridian St , Indianapolis, IN 46204

Thomas Purinton, Kansas State '63, 1470 Calls Creek Cir, Watkinsville , GA 30677

Robert L. Schnese, Wisconsin ' 83, 641 Lak e Susan Hills Dr , Chanhassen, MN 55317

BOARD OF DIRECfORS

William H. Bates, Missouri '49, Apt 1002 310 West 49th St, Kansas City, MO 64112

Richard H. Brown, Ohio ' 65, 10 Center St, Chagrin Falls, OH 44022

Thomas D. Cassady, Cincinnati '76, US! Midwest 312 Elm St, Cinc innati, OH 45202

Robert L. Cottrell, Miami '54, 130 Heathwood Ln Hamilton, OH 45013-4022

Thomas W. Cullinan , Nebraska '73, 1809 South 189th Ct, Omaha, NE 68130

Robert T. Grand, Wabash ' 78 , 11 South Me ridian St, Indianapolis , IN 46204

Jeffrey P. Greiner, Southern Methodist '80, 4760 Lodge Ln, Excelsior, MN 55331

Kenneth J. Crispin, Rutgers '7 0, 28 Druid 1-lill Rd , Summit, NJ 07901

William F. Hahn, Lehigh '49, 313 Heritage PI , Devon, PA 19333-1049

John H. Stebbins, Emory ' 92, 3835 Tynemoore Walk, Smyrna, GA 30080-5999

ADVISORY COUNCll.

John E. Ault ill, Ohio '6 0 , 14543 Chadbourne Dr , Houston, TX 77079; 281-497-3227, jaultiii@ aol.com

Peter W.C. Barnhart, Miami ' 66 , 150 Whieldon Ln , Worthington , OH 43085-2900

Jerry M. Blesch , Centre '6 0, 421 Spring Hill Rd, Danville, KY 404221007

Michael D. Bloom, Ga. Tech '68,

3520 Valley Rd NW, Atlanta, GA 30305

Thomas L. Brennan, Ohio State '51, 46545 EEl Dorado Dr, Indian Wells, CA 92210; 760-340-9880

Frederick F. Brower, Miami ' 50, 6334 Fairfield Rd, Oxford , OH 45056

Edward M. Brown, Miami ' 31, 25 Ivywood Square, Oxford , OH 45056-9494

J. Moreau Brown, Dartmouth '39 , 59 Lupine St Apt#302 , San Francisco , CA 94118

Thomas D. Cassady, Cincinnati

' 76, US! Midwest 312 Elm St , Cincinnati, OH 45202

William G. Colby Jr., Amherst ' 60 , 532 St. Albans Way, Richmond , VA 23229;

Robert L. Cottrell, Miami '54, 130 H eath wood Ln, Hamilton, OH 45013-4022

Ferdinand Del Pizzo Jr., Washington in St Louis '58, 296 Bellington Ln , Creve Coeur, MO 63141

Vincent Del Pizzo, Missouri ' 62, 4343 Watkins Dr, Riverside , CA 92507

John E. Dolibois, Miami '4 2 , 118 Hilltop Dr, Oxford, OH 45056

John K. Easton Jr., Wesleyan ' 58, 175 Hunt er Ct, Lower Gwynedd, PA 19002

Burton W. Folsom, Nebraska ' 49 , 4116 Sunflower Ln, Temple , TX 76502

Edward C. Friedrichs, Wash Er Jeff ' 52, 364 Lake View Trace #20102 , Jasper, GA 30143

Robert T. Grand, Wabash '7 8 , 11 S Meridian St, Indianapolis , IN 46204

Jeffrey L. Grayson, Oregon ' 64, 705 Springtree Ln, West Linn, OR 97068-5176

Norman Berne Hart, Colorado College '51, 2552 East Alameda Ave #99, Denver, CO 80209

Ronald P. Helman, Miami ' 55 , 41899 Half Moon Beach Rd, Chassell , MI 49916-9513

J. Richard Hirte, Florida ' 69, 6911 Merlin Ct, Cincinnati, OH 45244

Harold S. Hook, Missouri '53, 43 W Terrace Dr, Houston, TX 77007

James K. Johnson, Washington State '5 0 , S 3551 Lincoln Dr, Spokane, WA 99203

William I. Jordan, Idaho '69, 4138 Augusta Dr NE, Tacoma, WA 98422

Ted Douglas Kellner, Wisconsin '69, 5112 W Highland Rd, Mequon, WI 53092

Lloyd L. Kirk, Kansas '55, 8124 Rosewood Dr, Prairie Village, KS 66208

Bruce M. Lloyd, Brown '69 , 1054 S Arroyo Blvd , Pasadena , CA 91105

Larry H. Lovrien, South Dakota '73, PO Box 1191 , Aberdeen, SO 57402-1191

Richard G. Lugar, Denison '54 , US Senator, Washington , DC 20510

Loyd W. Mahan, Whitman '51, PO Box 276 , Walla Walla, WA 99362

James Grubbs Martin, Davidson ' 57 , 458 Beaten Path Rd, Mooresville, NC 28117-8981

J. Michael Mattsson, Utah ' 60, 2869 Millicent Dr, Salt Lake City, UT 84108-2017

James A. McMullen III, Texas '54, 2432 Colonial Pky, Fort Worth, TX 76109

Wade H. McMullen, Texas '79, 6300 Ridg e lea PI #509, Fort Worth , TX 76116

Arch Alfred Moore Jr., West Virginia ' 51, PO Box 250, Moundsville , WV 26041

B. Hume Morris, Centre '68, 517 W Ormsby, Louisvill e, KY 40203

Stanley F. B. Neal, Toronto '62, 9 Hawthorne Ln, Aurora, ON L4G 3K8

0. Leslie Nell, Wabash '56, 8110 Talliho Dr, Indianapolis, IN 462564800; 317-578-4920

John J. Rhodes, Kansas State '38, 860 W Mountain View Dr, Mesa , AZ 85201

Robert J. Schaupp, Lawrence '51, P&S Investment 2100 Riverside Dr , Ste 202 , Green Bay, WI 54301

H. Thck Schulhof, DePauw '58, 9158 Nautical Watch Dr, Indianapolis, IN 46236-9036

George T. Shields, Whitman '50, 3002 E Foxwood Dr, Spokane, WA 99223-3417

James C. Snyder, Wabash '82, 8888 Keystone Crossing Ste 1210 , Indianapolis , IN 46240

John M. Sommer, Miami '53, 5815 W Mansfield Ave #262, Denver, CO 80235

Allen P. Splete, St. Lawrence ' 60, 10821 Longmeadow Dr, Damascus, MD 20872

Hugh E Stephenson Jr., Missouri ' 43 , 5 Danforth Cir, Columbia, MO 65201

James M. Strilesky, British Columbia '72, 5471 Woodpecker Dr, Richmond, BC V7E 5P4

Lee B. Thompson Jr., Oklahoma '54, 300 W Cherokee, Ste 101 PO Box 5556 , Enid, OK 73702

Edward B. Vallone II, Arizona '64, Apartment 209 5101 N Casa Blanca, Paradise Valley, AZ 85253

Peter E.Van de Water, St. Lawrence '58, N Russell Rd 1518 County Route 25, Canton , NY 13617-9315

Paul P. Van Riper, DePauw '38, 713 E 30th St, Bryan , TX 77803

James S. Wachs, Cincinnati '55, Frost Brown Todd LLC 2200 PNC Center, Cincinnati, OH 45202

John H. Wesenberg, Io wa '51, Metro Tulsa Chamber Commerce 6718 East 65th PI, Tulsa , OK 74133-4007

Daniel Louis Westra, Virginia Tech '76 , 5662 Teterling Ct , Chester, VA 23831

Alan G. Young, British Columbia '7 0, Ste 1902 1155 Harwood St, Vancouver, BC V6E 1S1

REGIONAL DIRECfORS

A Districts 27, 28, 35, 37, 41Andrew R. Buie , Southern California '85, 2125 East Katella Ave, Suite 100, Anaheim, CA 92806

C Districts 29, 30, 31 - Richard E. Phenneger , Washington '58, 705 W 7th Ave, Spokane, WA 99204

D Districts 32, 34- John E. Ault m, Ohio '60, 14543 Chadbourne Dr, Houston , TX 77079

E Districts 21, 22, 23, 24, 26, 44 - Paul B. Swartz , Kansas State '64, 1111 West 13th, Andover, KS 67002

F Districts 15, 25 - Grant E. Birtch II , Beloit ' 81, Hesson and Assoc. PO Box 705, Neenah, WI 5495 7-0705

G Districts 11, 12, 13,14 - W. Scott Fussell, Middle Tennessee State ' 95, 6231 Valleyview Dr, Fishers, IN 46038-2082

H Districts 8, 9, 10, 36 - W.M. Haskell, Ohio Wesleyan '68, PO Box 4310 , Cincinnati, OH 45243

I District 18, 20, 33, 46- Jerry

M. Blesch , Centre '60 , 421 Spring Hill Rd, Danvill e, KY 40422-1007

K Districts 3, 38- G. Scott Falconer , Western Ontario '82, 201 Riverdal e Ave , Toronto, ON M4K 1C4

L Districts 19, 39, 42, 43David E. Schmidt, South Florida '92, 10406 Cliff Cir, Tampa, FL 33612-7338

M Districts 4, 7, 40- Roderick

B. Hastie, Auburn '82, 5410 Carolina PI NW, Washington , DC 20016

N Districts 6, 16, 17- David W. Dexter , Michigan State '85, 8422 Camden St, Alexandria, VA 22308

0 Districts 1, 2, 5, 45 - Brian

A. Corcoran , Eastern Kentucky ' 91, 211 E 53rd St Apt#9F, New York, NY 10022-4806

DISTRICf CIDEFS

01 Uconn , MIT, Rhode Island -Thomas D. Murphy , Texas A Er M '92, 126 Englewood Ave, Apt 2 , Brighton, MA 02135 -7008

03 Toronto, Western OntarioAdam L. Carson , Toronto '97, 18 Valleyview Gard ens, Toronto, ON M6S 2B6

04 Binghamton, Colgate, Cornell, St. Lawrence- Robert J. Burwell, Syracuse ' 74, 8236 Speach Dr, Baldwins ville, NY 13027

05 Princeton, Stevens, Wesleyan, Yale - Timothy T. Higgins , Stevens ' 99 , 743 7th Street, Carlstadt, NJ 07072

06 Lehigh, Penn, Penn State, Villanova, West Chester- Michael R. Okenquist, Villanova ' 94 , 150 E Wynnewood Rd Apt 11-L, Wynnewood, PA 19096

07 Bethany, Carnegie Mellon, Washington & Jefferson, West Virginia - Robert L. Kent , West Virginia ' 95 , 110 Emerald Ct, Morgantown, WV 26505

08 Bowling Green , Case Western, Kenyon, Toledo - John M. Bolek , Ohio Wesleyan '88, 269 Kennedy Blvd , North Field, OH 44067

10 Cincinnati, Miami, Wright

State- Michael J. Bennett, Wright State '92, 522 Metcalf Dr, Edgewood, KY 41017

11 Kettering, Michigan, Michigan State - William E. Hilliker, Central Michigan ' 96, 10940 Williams Street, Taylor, M1 48180

12 Ball State, Purdue - Robert K. Hall II, Purdue '72, 6551 Eagle Ridge Rd, Bettendorf, IA 52722

14 Illinois, Knox, Northwestern

-Robert K. Hall II, Purdue '72, 6551 Eagle Ridge Rd, Bett e ndorf, IA 52722

15 Lawrence, Wisconsin, Wis· consin-Oshkosh - Dean J. Eiden, Wisconsin-Oshkosh '94, 309 Laverne Dr Apt#5, Green Bay, WI 54311

16 VA, W&L, W&M L- George W. (Bill) Yurgaitis Jr., HampdenSydney '89, 7182 Botha Rd, Bealeton, VA 22712-9737

17 Duke - Thomas J. Bussineau, Central Michigan ' 86, 205 Amir Cir, Matthews, NC 28105

18 Middle Tennessee State, Tennessee Tech, Vanderbilt- Mark L. Butler, Tennessee Tech ' 98, PO Box 168, Mount Juliet, TN 37121-0168

20 Alabama, Auburn, Mississippi- William A. Heath, Auburn '98, 636 Clearview Rd, Birmingham, AL 35226

21 Missouri, Missouri-Kansas City, Westminster - Don R. Lolli , Missouri '71 , 2420 Pershing Rd Ste 400, Kansas City, MO 64108-2505

22 Kansas, Kansas State, Wichita State - Christopher G. Althoff, Kansas State ' 00 , 1431

Leavenworth St, Manhattan , KS 66502

23 Oklahoma, Oklahoma State

-William T. Speller, Texas ' 63 , 3535 NW 58th St, #900, Oklahoma City, OK 73112

24 Iowa, Iowa State, Nebraska

- Tommy W. Yates, Eastern Kentucky '95, 6912 N Valley Dr, Urbandale, IA 50322-6905

25 Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota- James R. Curtis, Wisconsin '86, 5604 Grand Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55419

26 Colorado Mines, DenverPaul S. Leo, Cornell '81, 1334 South Lininger Dr , Golden , CO 80401-9118

27 UC-Berk, Cal-Chico, SanJose

- Gordon L. Abel Jr., Minnesota '97, 1553 Pershing Dr UnitE, San Francisco, CA 94129

28 UCLA,Cal Poly, Cal-Santa Barbara, Pepperdine, Southern California - Donavan Jackson, Central Michigan '99, 3533

Graysby Ave, San Pedro, CA 90732

29 Idaho,Washington State, Whitman, Eastern WashingtonBrion W. Potter, Washington State '76, N 15220 Edencrest, Spokane, WA 99208

30 Oregon, Oregon State, Willamette - John F Kanan, Arizona '67, 498 Creekside Dr SE , Salem, OR 97306-9334

31 British Columbia, Puget Sound, Washington - James M. Strilesky, British Columbia '72, 5471 Woodpecker Dr, Richmond, BC V7E 5P4

32 Southern Methodist, TexasArlington, Texas Tech - Claud (Buddy) Croft, Southern Methodist '60, 3707 67th Street, Lubbock, TX 79413

33 Centre, Eastern Kentucky, Hanover, Louisville, Southern Illinois- Stavan R. Bhatt , Louisville '98, 310 Breckenridge Ln, Louisville, KY 40207

34 Baylor, Houston, Texas, Texas A&M, Texas A&M-Corpus

Christi - Brad Ault, Texas Tech '94, 3225 Woodland Park Dr #523 , Houston, TX 77082

37 Arizona, Nevada-Las Vegas

-James D. Keeler, Minnesota '89 , 8607 E San Jacinto Dr, Scottsdale , AZ 85258

38 Bishop's, Carleton, MainePhilippe C. Hanna , Bishop 's '99, 615 Richmond #6, Montreal , PQ

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39 Central Florida, Florida, South Florida- Daniel H. Farmer, Cincinnati '75 , PO Box 941034 , Maitland, FL 32794

40 Geo Wash, Johns Hopkins, Maryland - Douglas G. Grace , Bowling Green ' 93 , #504 1530 16th Street NW, Washington, DC 20036

44 Saint Louis, Truman State, Washington in St. Louis- Stephen

L. Hampe , Washington in St Lo ui s '69, 12144 Point Oak Rd , Des Peres, MO 631 3 1- 3 847

46 South , Tennessee - B. Woody Ratterman ill, Middl e Tennesse e State '95, PO Box 2876 , Clev e l'ang, TN 37320

CHAPTERS

Alabama - 906 Univ ersity Blvd PO Bo x 11006, Tuscaloosa, AL 35486 ; 205-348-4776

Arizona- M5 East University Blvd, Tucson , AZ 85750 ; 520-6709212

Auburn - 930 Lem Morrison Dr, Auburn, AL 36830 ; 334-8211839

Ball State - 900 West Riverside Ave , Muncie , IN 47303 ; 765213-3033

Baylor - Baylor University Box 85600 , Waco, T 76798 ; 254710-1147

Bethany - 12 Churc h St. P 0 Box 237, Bethany, WV 26032 ; 304829-4484

Binghamton- 217-2 1,9 Washington St, Binghamton, NY 13905; 201-694-8255

Bishop's- 29 Ch. Belvidere St , Lennoxville, QB J1M 1Z7 ; 819822-3990

Bowling Green - 1207 E. Wooster St. , Bowling Green, OH 43403; 419-372-2810

British Columbia - 2140

We sbrook Mall, Vancouver , BC V6T 1 W6 ; 604-224-9615

California-Berkeley - 2 728

Channing Way, Berkeley, CA 94704 ; 510-540-6111

California-Los Angeles - 581 Gayley Ave , Los Angeles , CA 90024 ; 310-824-2073

California Poly- 526 Kentucky St., San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 ; 805-781-0878

California-Santa Barbara750 Emb arca d ero De l Mar , Gole ta,

CA 93117; 805-705-7902

California State-Chico - 400 West First St, Chico, CA 95929 ; 530-898-4636

Carleton -16 Inglewood Place, Ottawa , ON KlY 4C5 ; 613-2764886

Carnegie Mellon- 5033 Forb es Ave , Pittsburgh, PA 15213; 412862-2647

Case Western Reserve- 2255 Murray Hill Rd , Cleveland , OH 44106 ; 216-754-1910

Central Florida- 4000 Central Florida Blvd , Orlando, FL 32816 ; 407-823-2000

Centre - 600 West Walnut St , Danville , KY 40422; 859-238-5200

Cincinnati - 2630 University Court, Cincinnati, OH 45219; 513559-1839

Clemson - 7925 University Station , Clemson, SC 29632-7925 ; 864-654-0533

Colgate- 88 BRd St, Hamilton, NY 13346; 315-824-9836

Colorado Mines - 1701 West Ca mpus R d , Gold e n , CO 80401 ; 30 3 -278-73 6 1

Connecticut- 2100 Hillside Rd, U- 8GK, Storr s, CT 06269 ; 860-4 2 74025

Cornell- 100 Ridgewo o d Rd, fth a ca, NY 14850; 607-257-0650

Denver- 2060 South Gayl ord , Denver, CO 80210-3312,; 303-5967896

DePauw - 415 And erson St , Greencastle, IN 46 1 35 ; 765-6585093

Duke - PO Bo x 971 4 3 , Dur-ham, N C 2 7708-0000 ; 919949-4428

Eastern Kentucky -128 Po we ll Building, Ri c hm ond , KY 4047 5 · 859-622-1000

Eastern Washington- 305 College Ave , Chene y, WA 99004; 509235-9308

Emory - Dr a wer J, 15 Fraternity Row, Atlanta, GA 30322 ; 404251-8466

Florida - 13 Fratetnity Row, Gaines v ille, FL 32603; 352-3719555

Florida Atlantic - 733 SE 1s t Way #310 , Deerfield Beach , F L 33441; 954-571-9211

Furman - 3300 Poins e tt Hwy Box 28556, Greenville, SC 29613 ; 864-371-5130

George Washington- Apt #120 1101 New Hampshire Av e NW, Washington , DC 20037 ; 202-6598468

Georgia- 224 S. Mill e dg e Ave , Athens, GA 30605 ; 706-613-8005

Georgia Tech - 764 Fowler St NW, Atlanta, GA 30313-2545 ; 404892-6935

Hanover- Unit 142 51 7 Ba ll Dr , Hanov e r, IN 47243 ; 812- 8667644

Houston - Campus Activiti e s 51 Uni ve r sity Center, Houston , TX 1: 7204-3031 ; 713-743-680 1

Idaho - 727 Elm St PO Box 3086 , M os c ow , lD 83843 ; 208885-6 2 51

Illinois - 202 E Dani e l St , Champaign , IL 61820 ; 217-3445151

Iowa- 816 North Dubuqu e St. , rowa Ci ty, l A 52240 ; 319-351-8552

Iowa State - 2120 Lin c oln Way , Am e s , lA 50014 ; 515-2928080

Johns Hopkins- 2921 St. Paul St. , Baltimore, MD 21218; 410366-7797

Kansas- 1425 Tennessee St, Lawrence , KS 66044 ; 785-843471 1 Kansas State- 500 Suns e t Ave , Manhattan, KS 66502 ; 785-5392318

Kenyon - Kenyon Coll e ge S Leonard Hal P 0 Box 33 , Gambi e r , OH 43022 ; 740-427-6428

Kettering- 13575 F e nton Rd , F e nton , MI 48430; 810-629-9946

Knox - 2 East South St , Gal e sburg, IL 61401; 309-3418172

Lawrence - 712 East John S t, Appleton , WI 92 0-8327284

Lehigh - 83 Sayre P ark Dr. , Bethl e h e m , PA 18015 ; 610-975240 3

Louisville - SAC W30 3 Stud Activiti e s Cent er, Louisvill e , KY 40292 ; 502-23 5-743 3

Maine - 1 2 Munson Rd , Or o n o, ME 04469 : 207-581-4161

Maryland - #6 Fraternity Dr, Coll eg e Park , MD 20740 ; 3013 1 4-5285

Miami - 200 E Hig h St, Oxford, OH 450 5 6-0940; 513-6645870

Michigan- 604 South Stat e St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104 ; 734 - 7175221

Michigan State -1148 E Grand River Ave, E Lansing , MI 48825 ; 51 7- 3 51 - 3921

Middle Tennessee State -1301 E. Main St Box 635 , Murfr eesboro, TN 37132 ; 615-898-2 300

Minnesota - 1625 University Ave SE , Minneap o lis , MN 55414 ; 612-378-1404

Mississippi -Roo m 40 6 , Ol e Miss Union PO Box 1848 , Univers it y, MS 3 8677 ; 662-915 -6475

Missouri- 520 S Coll ege Ave, Columbia , MO 65201 ; 57 3 -499903 7

Missouri-Kansas City - 5229 Ro c khill Cir cl e , Kan sa s Cit y, MO 64110 ; 816-523-82 7 5

MIT- 119 Bay S tat e Rd , Boston ; M A 02215 ; 6 1 7-2 6 7-6072

Nebraska - 1515 R St , Linc oln , NE 6 8508 ; 4 0 2 -4 3 6-7803

Nevada-Las Vegas - Co nsolidat e d Stud e nt s , Bo x 45 200 8 4505 Mar y land Pk y, Las Ve ga s, NV 89119 ; 702-895- 13 78

North Dakota - 2600 U niv e rsit y Av e, Grand Fork s, NO 58203; 701- 7 77-1866

Northwestern- 234 9 Sh eri dan Rd , Eva nst on , IL 60201 ; 847-3 3244 13

Nova Southeastern - 3301 Co ll ege Av e, F t, Laud erdale , FL 33314 ; 9 54-2 62 -6433

Ohio - 23 So uth Con gr es s St , Ath ens , OH 4 5 701; 740- 5 89-2 235

Ohio State -165 Eas t 15th Ave, Columbu s, OH 43201 ; 614 -2975 3 39

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Oklahoma - 800 Chautauqua St. Norman , OK 73069; 405-3601267

Oklahoma State - 1215 W. Univ e rsity , Stillwat e r, OK 74074; 405-412 - 6533

Oregon - 1009 Patterson St , Eug ene , OR 97401 ; 541-343-2262

Oregon State- 620 NW 27th St , Corvallis , OR 97330; 541 - 754-

3478

Penn- 3900 Spruce St , Philadelphia , PA 19104; 215-222-6624

Penn State - 220 North Burrowes Rd, State College, PA 16801 ; 814-238-9719

Pepperdine - #1244 24255 Pacifi c Coast Hwy , Malibu , CA 90263; 818-591-9019

Princeton- Unit 1091 10 First Campus Ctr, Prin c eton , NJ 085441110; 609-986-7634

Puget Sound- 1410 N. Union , Tacoma , WA 98416; 253-879-8717

Purdue - 150 Littleton St , West Lafayette, IN 47906; 765 - 743 - 9651

Rhode Island- P.O. Box 1956 , Kingston , RI 02881; 401-874-1000

Saint Louis - DeMattias Hall 3825 W Pine Mall , St. Louis , MO 63108 ; 314-977-1679

San Jose State- 282 South lOth St, San Jose, CA 95112; 408-2982382

South - Mitchell Ave PO Box 3246, Sewanee , TN 37383; 931598-1719

South Dakota - 429 N Plum St , Vermillion , SD 57069 ; 605-6242382

South Florida - 4202 Fowler Ave USF - Ctr 2402 , Tampa, FL 33620; 813-977-5762

Southern California - 2714 Portland Ave , Los Angeles , CA 90007 ; 213-764-3517

Southern Illinois - 505 West Main , Carbondale , IL 62901; 618529-0136

Southern Methodist- P.O. Box 752530, Dallas , Tx 75275-2530 ; 214-768 - 5291 St. Lawrence- 23 Ramada Dr CMR 1210, Canton, NY 136171445 ; 514-630-5731

Stevens- 812 Castl e Pt Terrac e , Hoboken , NJ 07030; 201-2163469

Tennessee - 1804 Lake Ave , Knoxvill e , TN 37916; 865-5220070

Tennessee Tech - 506 North Walnut Av e, Cook e ville, TN 38501 ; 931-528-6232

Texas - 2505 San Gabri e l St, Austin , TX 78705 ; 512-619-7757

Texas A & M- 1711 S Texas Av e, Bry an , TX 77802 ; 979 -8235869

Texas A & M- Corpus Christic /o Stu A c t 6300 O ce an Dr, Corpus Christi, TX 78412-5507 ; 361442-7136

Texas Tech - 4610 Orlando , Lubbock, TX 79416 ; 806-7858798

Texas-Arlington- Box 19348,

Arlington , TX 76019; 817-4618368

Toledo- 3541 Dorr St, Toledo, OH 43607 ; 419-531 -0 388

Toronto - 131 Lowther Av e, Toronto , ON M5R 1E4; 416-9223566

'Ihlman State - McClain Hall 100 S. Franklin St, Kirksville, MO 63501; 660-627-2382

Utah - 70 South Wolcott , Salt Lake City, UT 84112 ; 801-5814916

Vanderbilt - 2301 Vanderbilt Place , Nashville, TN 37235; 615322-2048

Villanova - Connelly Ctr 800 Lancaster Ave, Villanova, PA 19085; 610-581-2258

Virginia - 124 Maury Ave, Charlott e sville, VA 22903; 603475 -2 843

Wabash - 513 West Wabash Ave, Crawfordsville , IN 47933; 765 - 361-7920

Washington- 1617 NE 47th St , Seattle, WA 98105; 206-526-7311

Washington & Jefferson- 50S Lincoln St , Washington, PA 15301 ; 724 - 229-6348

Washington and Lee - 101 North Jefferson St, Lexington, VA 24450; 540-462-5013

Washington in St. Louis- 6985 Snow Way Dr Campus Box 6899, St Louis , MO 63130; 314-9359070

Washington State- 820 NE Linden St, Pullman , WA 99163; 509333-5179

Wesleyan - 184 High St, Midd l etown, CT 06459 ; 860-6856717

West Chester - 238 Sykes Union , We st Chester, PA 19383; 610 -430-1682

West Vrrginia- 225 Belmar Ave, Morgantown , WV 26505 -0000 ; 304 - 293-2282

Western Ontario- 304 Princ ess Ave, London, ON N6B 2A6 ; 519645-2382

Westminster- P.O .B ox 730 501 Westminster Av e, Fulton , MO 65251; 573-642-9979

Whitman - 345 Boyer Ave , Walla Walla , WA 99362; 509-5275111

Wichita State - 1845 N Hillside , Wichita, KS 67214; 316-6128727

Willamette- 900 State St. C215, Salem , OR 97301; 503-370-6039

William and Mary- CSU 2330 P.O. Box 8793 , Williamsburg , VA 23186-4203 ; 757-221-4000

Wisconsin - 622 Mendota Court , Madison , WI 53703 ; 608256-9273

Wisconsin-Oshkosh - 640

Amherst Ave , Oshkosh , WI 54901 ; 920-424-4 706

Wittenberg - 105 W e st McCr e ight Av e, Springfield , OH 45505; 937-327-6231

Wright State - 3640 Colon e l Glenn Hw y, Dayton, OH 45435-

0001 ; 937-238-3714

Yale - 36 Lynwood PO Box 206612, New Haven , CT 065200000; 203-776-0780

ALUMNI ASSOQATIONS

British Columbia

Vancouver Craig B. Campbell , Pricewaterhouse Coopers 601 West Hasting St, Vancouver, BC V6B 5A5

Ontario

Guelph - Ross A. McKenzie, RR 2 , Ariss , ON NOB 1BO ; 519846-8461

Upper Canada - E. Randy Lewis, 4165 Susan Court, Burlington, ON L7M 4E9; 905-3191471, RandyLewis12 @aol.com or Scott G. Lowry, 181 Rosewell Ave , Toronto, ON M4R 2A7; 416-5450964, scottlowry@hotmail.com

Quebec

McGill - Patrick J. Buchholz , 120 Bedford, Saint-Lambert, QB J4R 1Z8; 450-465-4549, pbuchhol @lavery .q c .ca

Montreal/McGill - Serge D. Robinette, 2227 Wilson Ave , Montreal, QB H4A 2T4; 514-4857692

Alabama

Birmingham - Mark S. Boardman, 1915 Wellington Rd , Birmingham , AL 35209-4026 205871-2216 or Dan E. Copeland Jr., 2700 Gatewood Circle, Birmingham, AL 35216; 205-979-8256, cope257@aol.com

Auburn - Andrew T. Wren, 1262 Edmund Park Dr NE , Atlanta, GA 30306; 404-622-1819, andrew. wren@wrenassociates.com

Arizona

Greater Phoenix -Th omas N. Chapman, 102 W Maryland Ave #B-2 , Phoenix , AZ 85013; 602266-9738 , tncggs@aol.com

Thcson- J. William Brammer Jr., Ste 302 400 W Congress, Thcson, AZ 85702; 520-296-2581 , Bramm e r@apltwo.ct.state.az us

California

Berkeley - Bill Phillips , 1000 Mountain Home Rd , Woodside , CA 94062; 650-917-3011, wplO@ ntrs.com

Inland Empire- Gerald V. Salts, 31705 Pia PicaRd, Temecula, CA 92592-2777 ; 909-654-4630

Los Angeles - Nicholas S. Kahrilas, 16763 Bolling e r Dr, Pacific Palisades, CA 90272 ; 310454 - 1150 , nick@republicpaint. com

Pasadena - Roger C. Wile, 4739 Rosebank Dr, La Canada, CA 91011-1523; 818-248-4452 , rogerwil e@yahoo com

Riverside- John F. Collins, PO Box 56352 , Riverside , CA 925176352; 909-283-7056 , jcollins @urs2.net

San Francisco - Nathan D Sand e rs, 100 N Whisman Rd Apt 723 , Mountain View, CA 940434932; nsanders@mba2001.hbs.edu

Colorado

Denver- John M Groom , 1285 M e y e rwood Ln , Highlands Reb ,

CO 80129; 303-346-2774 , JGroom 2426@aol.com

Pikes Peak- Jay P. Carlson, 15115 Steinbeck Ln , Colorado Springs, CO 80921-3432; 719-488-

1964

District of Columbia

Washington , DC - Gant Redmon , 3800 Seminary Rd, Alexandria, VA 22304 ; 703 - 3704066, gredrnon@rpb-law.com

Florida

Jacksonville - Rufus C. Lawrence , #16 8118 Baymeadows Cir E, Jacksonville, FL 32256; 904448-6363

Naples-Elvin R. Konen , 1342 Crayton Rd, Naples , FL 33940; 941-262-0974

Orlando - Torben S Madson III , PO Box 3511, Orlando , FL 32802; 407-251-8809

Orlando/Central Fla. - Christian S. Bauer, 8661 Aspen Ave, Orlando, FL 32817; 407-678-2413, bauer@mail. ucf.edu

Palm Beach - Ernst Mahler III, 41 Country Rd , S , Village of Golf, FL 33436; 407-369-8185

South Florida - Robert S. Billoni, 1550 SW 193rd Ter, Pembroke Pines, FL 33029-6156; 954442-3066 or Glen Lerner, 954-5939144, betaglen@aol.com

Tallahassee- Randy j. Kaven , 1428 Woodgate Wy , Tallahassee , FL 32312; 850-385-7499

Tampa Bay - David E. Schmidt, 10406 Cliff Cir, Tampa, FL 33612-7338; 813-933-9849, dschmidt@success-sciences.com

Zeta Beta - Shane M. Fletcher, 14905 Arbor Springs Cir Aprt 208, Tampa , FL 33624 ; 813-265-4545, sfl e tcher38@cs com

Georgia

Atlanta - Ryan C. Murphy, 1062 Brentwood Way Apt E, Atlanta , GA 30350-8035; 404-2561257, ryan.c murphy@aexp.com

Emory - James F lmbriale , 2039 Woodbine Terr NE , Atlanta , GA 30329; 404-248-1276, jim @hartman -i m bri a I e. com

Hawaii

Hawaii - C. K e vin McCrary , 743 Kokomo PI , Honolulu , HI 96825; 808-396-5562 , kandlmac @aol.com or Douglas Thomas Moore , Apt 203 1716 Keeaumoku St, Honolulu, HI 96822

Iowa

Ames- William A Haas, 4613 Blarn e y Dr , C e dar Rapids , lA 52411-8015

South Dakota - Marten A Trotzig , 200 16th Street SE, LeMars , IA 51031 ; 712-546-7982

ALUMNI ASSN. FORMING!

London& UK Alumni Assn. contact John Dietmann , j.c.dietmann@herts.ac.uk

Guelph Alumni Assn. contact Mark David Nell mark nell @hotmail. com

Idaho

Boise- Eric L. Hove, 13167 N Town Ridge Rd , Hidden Sp, lD 83703-9440; 208-229-1530, ericlhove@eaton.com or Thomas L. Smith, 3802 Sycamore Dr, Boise, ID 83707-4144; 208-343-0350, TomLSmith@aol.com

I Oiinois

Lambda- WU!iam S. Wake Jr., 1211 Meadows Rd, Geneva, IL 60134; 630-208-8844, elizawake @aol.com

Indiana

Indianapolis- Eric W. Prime, 2220 Surface Dr, Greenwood, IN 46143-8640; 317-865-3065, Muncie- Paul J. Whitehair Jr., 7200 N County Rd 800 East, Albany, IN 47320; 765-789-6898

Rush County- Paul W. Barada, 767 S Airport Road, Rushville, IN 46173; 765-932-4879, pbarada @baradainc.com

Kansas

Kansas-DaleM.Curtin,11308

Fontana Ln, Leawood, KS 66211; 913-663-4361

Topeka- John D. Cleland, 5034 W Hills Dr, Topeka, KS 66606; 785431-3390

Wichita- Christopher K. Eden, 3506 E English, Wichita, KS 67218; 316-691-9483 , edenbeta@south wind.net

Kentucky

Kentuckiana - Charles D. McCormick , 9303 Trentham Ln, Louisville, KY 40242; 502-4290283 , mcccormickc@cdm.com

Lexington - Lynn R. Johnson, 2404 LaCross Ct, Lexington, KY 40524; 606-223-5399, lurchjohn @aol.com

Louisiana

New Orleans - Michael A. Norton, PO Box 55246, Metairie , LA 70055; 504-837-1356, rna norton@att.net

Maryland

Baltimore -John A. Austin, 1504 Bedworth Rd, Lutherville, MD 21093; 410-296-0209

Delta Omega - Mark F. Slaney, 1606 Troys Ct, Crofton, MD 21114; 301-858-1481, slaney180@hot mail. com

Maine

Portland- Harold W. Thomas, 175 Carlson St, Westbrook, ME 04092; 207-797-7873

Michigan

Gamma Psi - Jon D. Devine, 6832 Cranville Ct, Clarkston, MI 48348; 248-922-9210, jdd12 @dcx.com

Southeastern Michigan - Joseph K. Hart Jr., 2586 Dorchester, Birmingham, MI 48009; 248-6491472, jhart@infoally.com

Minnesota

Minnesota - BJ Miller , 2215 Holly Ln N, Plymouth, MN 55447; 612-404-12 98, bmiller@MBA Resourceslnc.com

Minnesota - James R. Curtis, 5604 Grand Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55419; 612-869-2569, jcurtis @ense.com

South Dakota

Gamma Kappa - Charles C. Bremseth, Rt 1 Box 142, Argyle, MN 56713; 218-437-8286, heritagehumor@yahoo.com

Missouri

St Joseph- RobertS. Siemens, 1609 Ashland Ave, St. Joseph, MO 64506 and Joseph P. Bartmess, 16421 Hollister Crossing Dr, Ellisville, MO 63011; 314-4580244

Montana

Wichita - D. Bruce Schreck , Institute of Facial Surgery 900 N. Orange St., Missoula , MT 59802

Nebraska

Lincoln- John M. McHenry, 870 NBC Center PO Box 82426 , Lincoln, NE 68501; 402-423-2154 , jmchenry@mchenrylaw.c om

New Jersey

Rutgers - George D. Fosdick, 549 Teaneck Road, Ridgefield Park, NJ 07660 ; 201-440-1667

New York

Alpha Alpha - Matthew J DeFilippis, 120 Floral Blvd 1st Fl, Floral Park, NY 11001; 516-4373019 , mdflip71@aol.com

Cornell - Franklin J. Christie III, 83 Park Lane , Rochester, NY 14625-2015; 585-218-4252, fj c3 @frontiernet.net

Syracuse - Samuel N. Metz , J.10 Claire Rd, Syracuse, NY 13214; 315-446-3420

Ohio

Cincinnati Diogenes -Th omas

E. Gleason 6248 Willow Crest Lane , West Chest e r , OH 45069; 513-755-3804

Cleveland -Donald Williams, 14774 Morgan Trail , Novelty, OH 44072-9658; 440-338-3419

Columbus - Robert G. Are nd, 3822 Waldo Place at Sawmill Rd, Upper Arlington, OH 43220; 614442-1277, bob@acmark e tech.com

Dayton - James C. Deuser, 55 Patterson Rd, Dayton , OH 45419; 937-294-7044, jcd7007@aol.com

Findlay - Ronald C. Pfeiffe r, 451 Snow Trail Dr , Findlay , OH 45840; 419-424-3853

Ohio State- Harvey S. Mint on Jr., 6641 N High St , Worthington, OH 43085; 614-436-6064, hsminton@yahoo.com

Oxford - Warren K. Parker, 5395 Coulter Ln, Oxford , OH 45056; 513-523-1609, parkerwk 30@aol.com

Stark County - Timothy C. Reichel, 2275 Mohler Dr NW , North Canton, OH 44720; 330499-7441

Toledo -John Haessler, 2145 Chadbury, Toledo, OH 43614; 419866-1858 , johnhaessl@aol.com

Zanesville - Thomas H. Vandegriff, PO Box 366, Zanesville, OH 43702; 740-4547496, tom.vandegriff@nmfn.com

Oklahoma

Muskogee- WilliamS. Warner Jr., PO Box 1494, Muskogee, OK 74402; 918-682-3641

Norman - Grover C. Ozmun III, 903 Woods Dr, Norman, OK 73069; 405-364=9764

District Chief Mark Butler, Tennessee Tech '98, (right) meets with Kansas City area alum Dick Muther, Wisconsin '38, and his wife Louise during the alumni reception prior to the 163rd General Convention

Stillwater- Roger L. McMillian, 30 Yellow Brick Rd, Stillwater, OK 74074; 405-377-8896

'Ilulsa - Michael B. To lson , 1906 S Boston Ave, Tulsa, OK 74119-5222; mtolson@tolsonlaw.co m

Oregon

Portland - Eugeo,e 0. Kell ey, 8644 SW Fairridge Way, Portland, OR 97223

Pennsylvania

Dela \"are- John K. Easton III, 231 BaJa Av e, Or e land, PA 19075; 215-885-1551

South Caro1ina

Clemson- Michael J. Simmons, 1105 Green Acr es Rd, Anderson, SC 29621; 864-224-2382, msm mns@clemson.edu

South Dakota

Gamma Alpha - John H. Gunderson, Rte 1 Box 151, Irene , SD 57037; 605-263-3850 , macola @iw.net

Sioux Falls - Kyle C. Bo ese, 401 S Phillips Ave Apt 1, Sioux Falls , SD 571 04-6838; 605-3309614, kyle@elbo.net

Tennessee

East Tennessee - M. E. Stiner Jr., PO Box 521, New Market, TN 37820; 865-475-3145 , eds lw @aol.com

Middle Tennessee- Franklin D. Ruckman , 115 Moriah Dr, Lebanon, TN 37090; frankruckman @mtbeta.org

Texas - Eric R. Glusing , 7901 Chapel View Dr, Mckinney, TX 75070-6956; 972-732-1955, egu367@airmail.net

Austil) -James E. Trulove , PO Box 10025 , Austin , TX 78766; 512-343-7667 , jtru@realtim lj .net

Dallas -Winfr ee M. Courtney, 1508 Versailles , Richardson , TX 75081; 214-238-5993

Fort Worth - Jam es A. McMullen III, 2432 Colonial Pky, Fort Worth, TX 76109 ; 817-923-

9315 , jamcmull en@wir e dol.com

Houston Gulf Coast- John E. Ault JII, 14543 Chadbourne Dr, Houston , TX 77079; 281-4973227, jaultiii@aol.com

San Antonio - Alan J. Flory, 10919 Grand Haven, San Antoni o, TX 78239 ; 210-599-9673, Larry @ientxcomputer.com

Southwest Texas - Charles J. Jackson , 6509 Heron Dr, Austin, TX 78759-4740

Utah

Northern Utah- Fr edri k M. Bergold Jr., 1707 E Cherry Ln , Fruit Heights, UT 84037; 801-451-9906, fredb605@gurgoyne.com

Salt Lake City- James R. Dunn, 241 North Vine #703 W, Salt Lake City, UT 84103; 801-359-8107

Virginia

Hampden Sydney - George W. (Bill) Yurgaitis Jr. , 7182 Botha Rd , Bealeton, VA 22712; 540-4399759 , gyurgaitis@starpower.net

Virginia - W. Lee Chaney III, PO Box 924, South Hi11 , VA 23970; 434-676-2174

Washington

Bellingham- Charles R. Olson , 2004 Nia gara Dr, Bellin gham, WA 98226; 3 60-734-2008

Gamma Zeta - Loyd Mahan, PO Box 276, Wal1 a Wall a, WA 99362; 509-525-7354

Seattle - Joseph B. Buchanan Jr., 21915 NE 24th Crt , Sammamish, WA 98074-6341 ; 425-868-4896 , jbuck590@aol.com

Spokane - Joel J. Bonvall et , 432 West 23rd, Spokane , WA 99203; 509-747-0724, joel bon va llet@worldnet.att .ne t

Wisconsin

Fox Valley- Robert f. Schaupp, P&S Inv es tment 2100 Rive rside Dr, St e 202, Gre e n Bay, WI 54301; 920-336-1065, rsch a upp ®ps investments.com

Madison- Jeffrey D. Mangan, 533 Old Indian Mound Trl, Sun Prairie , WI 53590-3403; 608-8374971J jm1 678@ya hoo.com

General Secretary David W. Wright, Ohio State ' 67

addition , four sessions of the Beta Wilderness Challenge offered a leadership experience rich in outdoor skills and Beta ritual.

This has been a year of exciting growth for Beta Theta Pi in many ways. Despite our financial challenges, we have continued to lead the Greek world with innovative and effective programming , superior services and a quality fraternity experience

We welcomed two new chapters into Beta's Broad Domain- West Chester and Texas A&M-Corpus Christi. The Washington State chapter was restored to good status following a successful re-start. We expect to continue our efforts to restart closed chapters this year with Virginia Tech , East Carolina and Columbia.

Alumni volunteers have always been the backbone of Beta Theta Pi. Our Board of Trustees , district chiefs , regional directors and chapter advisors expend thousands of hours working hard to assure a quality fraternal experience for all of our collegiate members.

At the chapter level , added emphasis has been placed on our volunteer corps, not only to increase the number of active chapter advisors , but also to ensure that they are well trained and equipped to provide consistent and ongoing support.

The education consultants are the finest in the Greek world today. Working closely with alumni volunteers and host institution staff, they continue to bring added value to the collegiate members of Beta Theta Pi. Resources will be added on a continuing basis to advance the work of our volunteers.

As has been said many times, good chapters have good advisors. Beta Theta Pi has alway s been strong in this area and we believ e she will become even more important in the Greek communities of the future.

Leadership training continues to be an area of major activity This y ear, more than 200 Beta undergraduates attended Th e In s titute for Me n of Prin ciple . In

Many more undergraduates attended leadership programs offered by the North-American Interfraternity Conference such as the Undergraduate Interfraternity Institute (UIFI) and Futures Quest. Demand for these programs is strong. We continue to receive requests from other organizations for information regarding Beta's leadership agenda.

Rounding out our programming are the many regional conclaves planned and delivered through the efforts of our regional directors. We are grateful for the countless hours invested by dedicated alumni to bring meaningful education initiatives to as many of our members as possible.

The number of active chapter advisory teams is growing rapidly as more and more of our alumni discover the satisfaction of helping young men realize their potential as leaders while helping the Fraternity. Coordinating this effort is our corps of district chiefs and assistant chiefs whose roles are so vital to our field operation.

I want to take this opportunity to thank all volunteers who work so hard for our great and good Fraternity. It is truly a labor of love and there is no way we could ever repay them for all they do.

As we look ahead, we are challenged by many issues facing the future of fraternities, as well as our own. Legal , financial, collegiate membership recruitment and retention, our public image , expansion , behavioral and leadership issues are of great concern.

I am convinced , more than ever , that Beta is on the right track, that she is modeling the way for all Greek communities. We cannot stop now, and rest on our laurels and awards. Now is the time for all of us , collegiate members as well as alumni, to rededicate ourselves to living the 163-year - old founding principles of Beta Theta Pi.

Chapter self-governance continues to be the philosophy the Board of Trustees wants to apply to the chapters. Consequently, the destiny of a chapter lies not in the hands of the advisors , district chief or general secretar y, but in

the hands of the collegiate membership. The actions of a single member can have a tremendous impact on all members. The ultimate responsibility for the members falls in the hands of the leadership of the chapter.

I am convinced that Beta 's collegiate members , our dedicated alumni volunteers and the fine administrative office staff, supplemented by the many programs and services of the Men of Principle initiative will ensure and strengthen our future.

I am proud to serve as your general secretary, and proud to be a Beta! '!(

Vice President Robert W. McKinley, Missouri ' 66

It has been a tremendous privilege to continue serving on the Board of Trustees and to work with such an outstanding and talented Board. Each trustee plays a crucial role in the operation of this working Board. In addition to the man y chapter visits , kickoff weekends , conclaves , training sessions and visits to alumni groups , each member of the Board has a specific area of responsibility

Vice President Schnese has had primary

responsibility for developing an enhanced alumni relations program.

Vice President Little has had primary responsibility for our incredibly successful expansion and colonization program Kirk has also had joint responsibility for developing a diversity statement with Vice President Morse.

Morse has worked to fine tune Men of Principle implementation , drafted a diversity statement with Kirk Little and prepared a form arbitration clause for use by house corporations and chapters.

In addition to his duties as general treasurer , John Stebbins continues to work with Men of Principle implementation as well as a volunteer utilization program.

Vice President Purinton has refined the advisory team conferences and significantly increased the percentage of chapter advisors and volunteers who are training and serving their chapters and areas of responsibility.

Vice President Swartz has primary responsibility for developing guidelines for house corporations as well as trouble shooting on individual chapter situations.

In addition to his many duties as president of the Board of Trustees, Guy Perham has had primary responsibility for Oxford Cup presentations.

As we all know, Dave Wright has been tireless in handling day-to-day operations, helping troubled chapters, training alumni volunteers and chapter officers and keeping all of us focused. Dave has brought a fresh perspective to all of our endeavors.

I have had responsibility for risk management with the able assistance of our chapter leadership and education consultants. I am pleased to report that, in this crucial area, our members are acting responsibly and our number of incidents continues to decrease.

This past year has been an incredible success. Based in large part on the success of our Men of Principle initiative , we have institutions contacting us to start chapters on their campuses.

Our grade point averages are increasing. Most of our chapters are financially sound, have trained advisors and are genuinely interested in continually striving for excellence in all facets of their lives.

Our well trained, active, devoted district chiefs and regional directors have been stalwart in helping their chapters. Beta Theta Pi is outstanding and getting better. Beta truly takes good men and makes them better

We are all grateful for the opportunity

that we have been given to serve Beta Theta Pi and work closely with our undergraduates and alumni. '(

General 'D:easurer fohn H. Stebbins, Emory '92

2003 Budget

Given the effect of the current economy on our investments, and in an effort to preserve the principal of our investment portfolios, this year's budget was prepared on both a cash and accrual basis. Our objective was to r educe expenses while maintaining the quality of service our chapters and members have come to expect. Expenses will be reduced this year by over $200,000. Still , a fee increase is necessary to balance the budget. The delegates approved an increase in th e initiation fee by $25 and raised annual dues by $10. The initiation fee has not been increased in more than ten years. With the increase , Beta will remain highly competitive among her peer fraternities in terms of total cost.

The past year continued to bring increased financial challenges to the Fraternity. Like most good companies, we have addressed the issues head on by tightening our belts , focusing our limited resources on key priorities and planning to ensure we meet the challenges that lie ahead.

In reviewing our financial results for the past year, it is impossible to ignore the effect of the events of September 11th on our Fraternity and our world. Although the financial effect is discussed in further detail in my report , it is not meant to overshadow the human impact, which is far greater. Our thoughts and prayers continue to go out to all those who have felt this tragedy on a personal level.

2002 Review

During the 2002 fiscal year, our net assets decreased by $1.3 million . The majority of this decline resulted from the effect of the declining equity market on our portfolio, evidenced by the decline of the S&P 500 by 14% during our fiscal year. On a positive note , our investment advisor had better performance compared with the benchmark and curbed some of our losses.

Excluding a one-time adjustment for a change in accounting policy, the Fraternity's operating results finished with an unfavorable budget variance of $203,000. While expenses were on budget, revenue shortfalls in endowment contributions, Beta Leadership Fund and miscellaneous income comprised most of the variance. Like most non-profit organizations , we experienced decreased contributions as our donors focused their priorities elsewhere in the wake of September 11 lh

As we look ahead, it is clear that in order to further the mission of the Fraternity we must build an endowment to provide ongoing funding and grow our active membership base. These are two areas we will address in greater detail over the next year

Additional Comments

The Board recently approved Deloitte &Touche , LLP as the General Fraternity 's new auditor, replacing its previous auditor, Arthur Andersen The audit report was prepared for presentation at Convention and publication in the Convention issue of the magazine.

It is also worth noting that our chapter receivables balance is at its lowest l eve l in years. By Convention, this balance was less than $50,000 due to the efforts of countless advisors, staff members and General Fraternity officers. We continue to work with chapters having special circumstances , but we have learned that a diligent effort to keep balances current is in the best long -term interest of our chapters.

In closing, I would like to thank all our volunteer financial advisors for their efforts. We are extremely grateful for their service in protecting the financial stability of our chapters.

It is an honor to serve as your general treasurer, and I thank God I'm a Beta. '(

Statement of Financial Poslllon

2001-02 General Fraternity Officer Reports

This is the fourth year for chapters to operate under the new financial reporting s chedule established by the General Convention. Compliance with the reporting requirement is still not what I had hoped that it would be.

The criteria as establish e d in 1992 at the 153rd Convention for an excellent , satisfactory or unsatisfactory financial rating are as follows:

SATISFACTORY FINANCIAL RATING

1. Th e chapter must make all payments of all bills to the General Fraternity. This

includes the current portion of the house loan.

2. The chapter must submit the Monthly Budget form by October 1.

3 . The chapter must submit the Yearend Statement of Financial Position by June 1 . It must be signed by the Financial Advisor.

EXCELLENT FINANCIAL RATING

In addition to the satisfactory rating criteria, the chapter must meet the following requirements:

1. There must not be more than a negative 10 % deviation from the Monthly Budget form submitted.

2 At year-end the chapter accounts receivable cannot exceed more than 10 % of the annual billing

Excellent Rating (required to receive the Sisson award)- 35 chapters

British Columbia , Centre, Clemson , Connecticut , Cornell , Furman , Georgia Tech , Idaho , Illinois , Iowa , Johns Hopkins , Kansas , Kenyon , Knox , Maine , Miami , Middle Tennessee State , Northwestern , Ohio State , Oklahoma , Oregon , San Jose State , South Dakota , St.

Lawrence , Saint Louis, Texas A&MCorpus Christi , Toledo, Truman State, Virginia, Washington, Washington in St. Louis , Washington & Jefferson, Wisconsin-Oshkosh and Wittenberg

Satisfactory Rating- 27 chapters Alabama, Bishop's, Calif -Berkeley, Central Florida , Colorado Mines , George Washington , Hampden-S y dney , Iowa State, Lawrence , Michigan , Minnesota , Missouri-Kansas City, Nebraska , NevadaLas Vegas , North Dakota , Nova Southeastern , Pennsylvania , Puget Sound , Purdue , Rhode Island, Southern illinois, Stevens , Texas-Arlington , Toronto , Washington State , Westminster and William and Mary

Unsatisfactory Rating

Owes = Outstanding balance owed to the General Fraternity

Reporting = Budget or y ear-end r e port not submitted

Reporting only : Arizona , Auburn , Ball State , Baylor, Bowling Green , Bryant , Cal State-Chico , Calif.-Los Angeles , Carleton , Carnegie

'Ire usurer Michael f. Kearney, Washington in St. Louis ' 62

Mellon, Case Western Reserve, Cincinnati, Colgate, Connecticut, Denver, DePauw, Duke, Eastern Kentucky, Florida Atlantic, Hanover, Kettering, Lehigh, Louisville, Lynchburg, MIT, Maryland, Michigan State, Mississippi, Missouri, Ohio , Oklahoma State, Oregon State, Penn State, South, Southern California, Tennessee , Tennessee Tech, TexasAustin, Texas A&M, Texas Te ch, Utah, Vanderbilt, Villanova, Wabash, Washington and Lee, Wesleyan, West Chester, West Virginia, Whitman, Wichita State, Willamette, Wisconsin and Wright State

Owes only:

Cal. Poly, Eastern Washington, Emory, Florida, Georgia and Yale

Reporting and owes: Bethany, Binghamton, CaL -Santa Barbara , Houston, Kansas State, Pepperdine , Princeton, South Florida, Southern Methodist and Western Ontario '1f

Historian B.Hume Morris, Centre '68

Leadership Advisor

D. Kirk Little , East Carolina '82

Chapter Size. Over the past few years, we have seen our average chapter membership decline, although recently many of our chapters have shown marked increases in membership - because they are overtly committed to a values-based Greek experience. This increase in membership should not be restricted to just a few chapters , however. All of our chapters need to benefit from the advantages that increased membership can provide because of additional resources, funding and brotherhood.

The book, Beta Legends, is still a work in progress, with more stories being added. I hope to have it ready for publishing by the next Convention. Much of the fall was taken up with contributing to the new Son of the Stars.

In the spring, I concentrated on the preparation of new material for Beta 101. I have also been working with other fraternity historians to start the Association of American College Fraternity Historians, whose obvious purpose would be to support and encourage others interested in the fascinating history of our organizations.

I hope to be able to report the actual beginning by next Convention, as the project is receiving ever growing interest. 1t

As a General Fraternity, we have made some truly significant strides when it comes to preparing our membership with the leadership skills necessary to become active contributors to society. Comparing where we are now to where we were just five years ago can take your breath away - the Men of Principle initiative is present on campuses across North America , we have a waiting list for participants (and facilitators) for the four annual sessions of The Institute for Men of Principle , and all four sessions of Beta Wilderness Challenge were absolutely awe inspiring.

Great things are happening - we are seeing the fruits of the labors expended by the Men of Principle implementation team and our superb staff in the Administrative Office. It is an accepted fact that we are a leader within the interfraternal world through the experiential learning we offer to our membership The beautiful part is that it hasn't been a zero sum game - we have also seen the dramatic effect this has had on the larger Greek community as they have met our challenge and joined us in raising standards and making a difference on campuses.

Now that the course has been set for the Men of Principle initiative and we are all pulling in the same direction , it is time for us to focus our attention on three additional areas in our leadership development: Alumni. Whether serving as a district chief, chapter advisor or other capacity, our alumni deserve every opportunity to have the proper training and the support of our membership as they lead, manage and improve Beta Theta Pi.

In particular, the general secretary has made it a specific point of emphasis that district chiefs are the premier leaders of our Fraternity and we need to continually consult them for guidance and follow their lead . They need our support and we need their leadership.

It seems as though many of our chapters reach a point and say, "We're too big." They become more selective and convince themselves to take smaller pledge classes in the interest of focusing on quality. Their intentions are good , but ignore the admonition that we are to make "good men better." In essence, by being so selective , there are many excellent men who deserve to be Betas but are being left by the wayside. These men are not receiving the benefit of a positive Greek experience and we owe them that opportunity. Let's work together to increase the sizes of our chapters by including these men!

Expansion. Closely linked to our efforts to be leaders on our campuses with large, vibrant chapters, we need to take a close look at our expansion efforts and do everything in our power to increase the number of chapters. By concentrating all of our membership in a small number of chapters, we are putting a lot of eggs into just a few baskets. Without sacrificing quality, it is possible for us to dramatically increase the number of chapters bearing the name of Beta Theta Pi. Each of us should work toward that goal.

Finally, for several years we have been discussing how to reach out to population bases that historically have not been included in the fraternal world. This past year has focused much attention on the Greek community and its membership composition and we discovered we have room to grow in this area .

To achieve this , we must foster an inclusive , genteel environment of openness and trust where members are encouraged to explore and discuss their attitudes, values and beliefs while achieving their full potential. Without a doubt, our membership must reflect our surrounding communities and the larger society ; our acts, both individual and collective, must reflect our gentlemanl y behavior and promote self - worth, hon e sty and personal concern for the humanity of others . Quite simply, we

must lead the Greek community in this endeavor!

It is a great time to be a Beta and share in all that we are doing. We must be leaders in our communities and in societ y -leaders universally respected and followed -that is our role and that is our challenge. As always , proud to be a Beta! 1(

Scholarship Conunissioner

JamesM. Strilesky, British Columbia ' 72

2001-02

General Fraternity Officer Reports

ScholarshiP Statistics

Spring and Fall 2001

Chapters

Chapters Rep orting Ab ove 2.5 Ab ove 3 .0 Reporting University Average Above University Average

Order of Omega initiates

Among this year's inductees into the National Order of Omega academic honorary society are:

Once again, scholarship in Beta's broad domain has benefited from the effect of our General Fraternity's development and implementation of the Men of Principle initiative. Of those 83 chapters reporting fall of 2001 , the General Fraternity average was 2.92.

Our continued commitment and focused attention on our ritual and founding principles appears to be effective in raising scholarship performance. Wooglin must smile on our efforts.

There has been an improvement in the submission of required scholarship reports and this will be a major focus next year. Chapters that do not report will face sanctions as outlined in The Code . Accordingly, I hope timely reporting will be a goal of all chapter scholarship chairmen during the coming y ear.

Cultivation of the intellect has been a basic governing principle of Beta Theta Pi since its founding. While this precept has been translated into a concern for scholarship , perhaps because it offers an easy measur e of intellectual achievem ent , w e must always remember that the broader and more fundamental principle of general intellectual development was the ideal that the Founders envisioned.

We must continue to ask ourselves what w e c an do to promot e that ideal. I look forward to your continued support in that search 1(

Alabama: Stephen Seagrove ; Ball State: Adam Cairns, Jason Leach ; Baylor: James Isom ; Cal. State-Chico: Craig Deagle , Ty Reed; California-Los Angeles: Michael Gehrt, Christopher Isola , Cameron Kalunian, John Ly ; California-Santa Barbara: Brent Avery, Jonathon Huckins, Brandon Skale; Centre: Prescott W. Hoffman ; Clemson: Brian Harvel , Angelo Mitsopoulos, J. W. Ragley ; Connecticut: Joseph Dunaj , Andrew Schmidt; Eastern Kentucky: Wesley Simpson; Emory: Sam Radin; Georgia: Chris Dooney, Jonathan L. Duckett, Charles A. Pinkhamm III ; Georgia Tech: James L. Henderson, Jason R. Perry, Oscar J. Spain III ; Idaho: Eric Cronin; Illinois: Travis Schwarz ; Iowa State: Bryan Rooney; Kansas: David Ferraro, Matthew Hubbard; Kan· sas State: Russell Danler; Kettering: Mark J. Chrz ; Lehigh: Jason Gross ; Louisville: John W. Daniel; Maryland: Gregory Leisher , Stephen Vargas; Missouri: Paul O ' Hagan; Missouri-Kansas City: David Berger , Tejal Brahmbhatt, Peter DiPasco , Brett Lane, Christopher Shaffer ; Nebraska: Dan Mauler , Bryan Purdy, David Ridenour; Nova Southeastern: Roger Roa , Henry Truong; Southern Illinois: Matt Scheffler, Nick Yazbec ; Southern Methodist: Justin Schmid, Geoff Szymanski, Chris Tolles; Tennes· see: Joseph W Becheley IV, Charles N. Meals, Steven A. Riggs , Trey Sarten; Texas A&M: Justin Daerr, Heath Smith; Texas A&M-Corpus Christi: Ben Thompson ; 'Ihunan State: Matthew Fink , Matt Walczewski; Utah: Ryan Plant; Vanderbilt: Brenden Mulligan ; Villanova: Nicholas Bolen, Robert Bramante , Rafael Diaz-Garcia , David Dow; Virginia: Ryan Fitz, Stephen Horvath ; Washington & Jefferson: Francis Burt , Mark Rudolph; West Chester: Jason Chubb, Justin A. Eisenberg, Anthony J. Mistretta Jr. , Erik Zelesnick; Whitman: Richard Smith ; Willamette: Dave Austin, Tyler Gaspard , Jerome Kim , Terrence Wong ; Wisconsin-Oshkosh: Jacob Sherman ; Wright State: Joshua Burger

Gamma Sigma Alpha initiates

Among this year's inductees into Gamma Sigma Alpha academic honorary are: Case Western Reserve: Thomas Raffa y; Florida: David Kahn , Stephen Stefiuk; North Dakota: Grant Bauste , Lawrence Burd; Purdue: Paul Nuara ; St. Lawrence: Jeff Beva c qua, R. Sean Daugherty , Daniel Peppe , Eric Putnam ; Texas-Arlington: Nathan Horton ; Washington & Jefferson: Francis Burt , David Rometo

Editor Thomas C. Olver, Central Michigan '98

spring and summer issues are posted at www.BetaThetaPi.org. All Betas with good addresses will continue to receive the fall issue via postal mail. To become an e-subscriber, contact the Administrative Offic e at 800-800-2382 or aoffice@wooglin.com.

more than was the case last year. Chapters for which we personally were the guide were: Central Michigan, Eastern Kentucky, Kansas State, Kettering, (Section B), Miami (twice), Middle Tennessee (twice), Purdue, Saint Louis, Tennessee and Wright State.

Archivist

It is a great privilege and pleasure to serve as the 12tl' editor of The Beta Theta Pi. I would like to express my appreciation to the Board of Trustees for their confidence and to Administrative Secretary Stephen B. Becker, Florida '69, for his leadership and support in this endeavor.

Goals for my term of service as editor are three -fold: 1) to maintain balance in the composition and selection of content, 2) to increase the number of contributing writers and 3) to ultimately raise the collective consciousness of our members on issues of importance to the growth and development of the Greek movement.

Past readership surveys have indicated that the most popular sections of the magazine are chapter reports and obituaries. We love to read about our chapter and its members. While recognizing the need to personalize the magazine as much as possible, my editorial policy will ensure content that will appeal to the broadest number of readers. Chapter reports will continue to be published in the winter and summer issues.

The Fraternity has always enjoyed a chorus of voices, and a variety of opinions have painted the landscape of its leadership and history. The Beta Theta Pi should reflect the diversity of thought that is brought forward by intelligent minds. Therefore, all members are encouraged to contribute to the magazine.

As leaders in the Greek world, we have a responsibility and an obligation to become educated on issues of importance related to our campuses and communities. From time to time, The Beta Theta Pi will feature articles that serve to bring better understanding to our members on such matters.

Magazine readers can now opt to easily switch from a paper to an electronic subscription of The Beta Theta Pi. The Communication Dept. will alert e-subscribers via email when the winter ,

Hiram Stephenson, Jr. , Miami '39

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In last year's report, we reported the appointment of Curt Paddock , Westminster '73, Cincinnati resident, as assistant archivist, succeeding the late William W. Berry Jr., Vanderbilt '68, his esteemed predecessor. Curt has made several trips to Oxford, working in the archives file room and continuing to be helpful in the planning ofthe sports and communication room next to the museum.

This is our 26'h report to a General Convention. Being an Oxford resident, it is possible to devote more time to the role than could our three distinguished predecessors: John I. Covington, Miami 1870 (1891-1895), resided in Cincinnati and New York City; John L. Baker , Miami 1904 (1950 - 1960), a Philadelphia resident, moved to Oxford just a few months prior to his death in 1960; K. Warren Fawcett, Minnesota 1926 (19611976), resided in Minneapolis. For a period of time prior to our appointment he filled three positions simultaneously viz. editor, archivist and historian. What a remarkable volunteer contribution!

We continue our schedule of being in the office "half time plus!" Routine activities continued viz. caring for cherished artifacts in our beautiful museum, the Samuel Taylor Marshall seminar room and the archives files, most of the latter being in the "fireresistant room" in the basement adjoining the seminar room; correspondence with donors/possible donors and conducting tours for visitors from various chapters, chiefly pledge classes, plus countless "drop- in" visitors. Tours, usually scheduled on weekends, include the office, Hall of the Chapters (initiates only), Harrison Hall for viewing the 1900 plaque in memory of the founders and the Campanile. We, personally, conducted tours for men from 10 chapters, two for two of them thus our total reaches 12. This was exactly one half last year's number. Additional tours were conducted by members of the Chapter Operations staff,

We are fortunate to have his input along with that of Ann Haas, director of communication, and happy to report the room is nearing completion. We continue to welcome the contribution of Ad -Ex International, Cincinnati, the firm with which the Archives and Museum Committee worked so effectively in developing our beautiful museum.

Donations to the archives since our 2001 report were as follows:

1. Anderson, Thorwald (Minnetonka , Minn ) Mississippi ' 58 : framing of a handwritten letter of Feb. 1929, to John Edward Smart , Penn State ' 27, from Francis W. Shepardson, Denison 1882/ Brown 1883 , written just prior to Brother Smart 's initiation. (His closing sentence was " I'm sure you'll be a good Beta by and by. " )

2. Becker , Stephen (Oxford , Ohio) Florida ' 69 : a. c opy of installation banquet program for our chapter (Zeta Sigma) at West Chester Universit y (Feb. 22 , 2002), b. c opy of invitation to 30 ' h Anniversar y Celebration of Delta Xi c hapter (East e rn Kentu c k y ) April 13 , 2002

3. Brant, Jonathan (Indianapolis, Ind./ Oxford) Miami ' 75: a. program for the 30'h a nniversar y b a nquet of Delta Pi ch a pter (Louisvill e ) Nci v 9 , 2001 , b. program for the annual banquet of th e NIC/ AF A De c 2, 2001 , Washington , D.C. , at whi c h Senator Ri c hard Lugar , D e nison ' 54, was awarded the National Interfraternity Confe ren ce Silv e r M e dal ; c c opy of the lOth e dition of th e Bo y S c out Handbook , published in 1970, which includes on its frontispi ece the nam e of Harold S Hook , Missouri ' 53 , presid e nt

4. Carman, Joseph L. III (La ce y, Wash.) s on of Jos e ph L., Yal e ' 92: a. histor y of th e cl a ss of 1922 at Ya l e Co ll ege and autobiographi c al mat e rial about his fath e r, Jo se ph L. Jr., Yal e '22

5. Dones, Mrs. Jean Curpen (Columbu s , Ohio) Miami 1939 , s ist e r of Mrs. Ralph Fey, Delta Delta Delta: various obitu a r y ar ticl e s of Beta s from Th e Columbu s Di s pat c h

6. Eickhoff, Eric J. (P e pp er Pik e , Ohio) Ohio We sl ey an ' 00 : pro g ram for Th e ta

chapter's Ohio Wesleyan General Reunion, June 21-23 , 2002

7 Fletcher Shane (Tampa, Fla ) South Floi:ida '96: hls badge (to be placed in our "growing" Wall of Badges in the

8. Gompf, Jack W. (Wooster, Ohw) MIami 42 : Beta Theta Pi medallion locket, a memento from the 84'" General Convention

9. Haskell, Daniel M. (Englewood, Co lo .) Denver '68: handsome plaque of our badge (Because we already had two exactly identical ones, we presented it to our happily reestablished Alpha chapter!

10 Jenkins, Mrs. William (Oxford) assistant to the pres1dent, Ph1 Delta Theta Foundation: program for Alpha chapter's 1936 Christmas formal dance (this archivist in attendance!)

11 Krizack, John D (Boston): envelope containing miscellaneous papers of Edward R. Hardy of our one time chapter at Boston University, who graduated there in 1896

12. Lodwick, Seeley G. (Wever, Iowa) Iowa State ' 42: eight little Beta Theta Pi enve lop e sea l s, property of his father, William G. Lodwick, Wesleyan 1914

13. Netherton, Ross D., Jr. (Arlington, Va.) Chicago '39: copy of 1954 Directory of Beta Theta Pi Alumni Association of Washington, D.C

14 Redman, Gant (Alexandria, Va.) Illinois '59: a. publicity pamphlet for Illinois chapter "Centennial Fund;" b program for the chapter 's Centennial Dinner Dance, Illinois Union Ballroom (Feb. 23, 2002)

15. Stebbins , John H. (Smyrna, Ga.) Emory '92: a. Georgia Tech chapter COII_Jposites for the 1995 through 1998 years; b. Georgia Tech 1995 homecommg pamphlet; c copy of "The Tale," alumni publication of Georg1a Tech, spring, 1994; d Georgia Tech rush pamphlet for 1993-94 (beautifully done plus another we ll done one but undated); e. Emory chapter composite for 1999-2000 year; f group photograph in Glenn Room of Emory chapter house during visit of then General Fraternity President Burton Folsom, Nebraska '49, and late wife Margaret Folsom

16. Stephenson, H. Hiram Jr (Oxford, Ohio) Miami '39: copy of program for Delta Xi Chapter ' s (Eastern Kentucky) 30' 11 anniversary celebration; April 13, 2002, in Lexington, Ky.

17 Graves, Eric K. (Newbury Park, Ill.) Miami '71: video tape of entire program in Groton, N.Y. , July 7, 2001, in memory of his brother , Medal of Honor recipient, Terrence Collinson Graves, 1\lliami ' 67 , killed in Viet Narn , Feb. 16, 1968.

The large majority of publications donated to the John Reily Knox Memorial Library since our last report was via the commun ication department. Several to

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General Fraternity Officer Reports

many have been reviewed in of The Beta Theta Pi They are hsted as follows; in most instances, names of the authors are shown first and they are the donors:

1. Franklin, Carl M., Washington State '31: Inside Alma Mater

2. Russell , Gardner , Miami '45 : The Effective Entrepreneur . ,

3 Patterson, James , Oh10 58: The Thirteen

4. Wilson, Charles , Westminster '61: Deep Sleep and Game Plan

5. Hatfield, Mark 0. , Wi llam ette ' 43: Against the Grain

6. Capitan, William H. , M1ch1gan 54: The Ethical Navigator

7 Myers , Michael F. M .D. , Western Ontario '66: How 's Your Marriage?

8. Wadlington, William B. M.D. , Vanderbilt '48: How to Raise Healthy and Happy Children; with Clifton Meador, M.D. and Marietta Howington

9. Ward, Frederick N. , Florida ' 57: fade (1996). Emeralds (2001); editing by Charlotte Ward

10. Arness , James , Beloit '46: An Autobiography with James E. Wise Jr.

11. Kouzes, George J. , Union '6 5 , and Barry Posner: The Leadership Challenge (copyright 1995); Jersey Bass Inc. San Francisco

12. Priest, A .J.G ., Idaho 1918: The Great Ones; compiled in collaboration with Robert T. Howard, DePauw '37 , editor, The Beta Theta Pi (published in 1956 by Beta Theta Pi via The Collegiate Press, George Banta Publishing Company, Inc., Menasha, Wis., (copyright 1956)

13. Sprague, William E., M.D., Ohio '48: Gallantry and Valor; Physicians Who Have Been Awarded the Medal of Honor, (copyright 2000)

14 Finch, Edwin B., Illinois '57: Cross Examined , A Study in Success, (copyright 2001) Vantage Press, New York City, N.Y., first edition

15. McLaughlin, Brigadier General J. Kemp (U.S.A.F. Retired): The Mighty E.ighth in World War II (copyright 2000); published by University Press of Kentucky

16 Tate, Stanton D., Idaho '55: Jumping Skyward (copyright 1995) donation of L. E. (Erv) Johnson, Idaho '53

17. Coghill , Tom, Missouri '48: Cavaliers, a Novel based on History, published in 1999 by Blue Bird Publishing Company, Mesa, Ariz.

18. Lendt, David L. , Beloit 1899: Ding, the Life of f. Norwood Darling fourth edition of the award winning biography (1901); published by the Maecenas Press , Mount Pleasant, South Carolina. Distributed by the Publications Department of the University of Iowa. Donated by Hugh E Stephenson, Jr , Missouri '43

19. Burcaw, G. Ellis, Chicago '48: Tucson, Ariz.; Introduction to Museum

Work (copyright 1997) by Alta Mira Press, Walnut Creek, Calif.

20 Metcalf, Fred Jr. , Minnesota '54: Revisiting the 20'h Century

21. Franck, Major Harry A., Stevens '80: veteran of two world wars; with assistance of First Lieutenant Charles 0. Porter: Winter Journey Through Ninth: Prince of ' the Road Press

22. Eckert, Ralph L .: fohn Brown Gordon, Soldier, Southerne1; American (gift of Andrew J. Bush III, Tennessee '81; published by Louisiana University Press; (copyright 1989)

23. Felt, W. Mark, Idaho '35: The FB.l. Pyramid from the In side (copyright 1979) by Felt & Ralph de Toledano

24. Hubbard, Clyde and David O'Hara , co-authors (gift of O'Hara) Hookneck El Aguila de Perfel; (copyright 1997): printed by Millcross Lithograph Incorporated, Portland, Ore.

25. Parkerson, Codman, Tulane '52 : New Orleans , America's Most Fortified City

26. Royal , Brandon , San Diego State '84: 88 Great Application Tips and Strategies to get into a top Business School

27. Duff, Karl , MIT '57: Restoration of Marriage (copyright 1999); Wine Press Publishing, Enumclau, Wash.

28. Gunn, George , David son '47: Love's Letters, Banner Elk, N.C. (copyright 2001) published by Library Lane Press, Banner Elk

29. Association Management; magazine for the Association Profession; published by the American Society of Association Executives

30. Michael Saint Lawrence and Steve Johnson , California-Irvine '85: If You 're Not Out Selling, You're Being Sold Out; (copyright 1998); published by John Wiley and Sons, Inc. Gift of L.E. (Erv) Johnson, Idaho '53

31 Brecht , Stephen C. , Michigan State '70: How to Settle an Estate from Personal Assets to Business Interests (Gift of Johnson) Hastings House, Book Publishers; (copyright 1996)

32. Gwaltney, Jack M. Jr. M.D., Virginia '52: Human Intellect and The Origin of Ethic (copyright 1997.) Published by Intellect Books, Free Union, Va.

33 Smith , Willard H ., Schuyler Colfax: The Changing Fortunes of a Political Idol (copyright 1952); gift of Jerry Miller, DePauw '79

34. Base , William A., Illinois '45: Christmas , Christmas, Christmastide , The Season of Joy and Generosity: Christmastide , the Fortnight of History and Traditions, Christ ' s Mass , the Day of Nativity (copyright 1999}

35. Zeta Omicron Chapter , Southern Illinois University: Recipes of Beta Theta Pi, edited by Jeff Jewett, Southern Illinois ' 01

36. Delo , David M., Colgate '60: (Helena,

Montana) The Right Touch ( c opyright 2000); published by Kingfisher Books , Helena, Montana

37. Morine, David E. , Amherst ' 66 : Great Falls , Virginia,(a) The Class Choregus , novel (copyright 1993) published by Sabrina Books , Great Falls, Va. ; (b) Vacationland , A Half Century Summering in Maine (copyright 2001) printed at Versa Press

38. Kump, Christopher , Wesle y an ' 84: (copyright 1998) ; Evening Chef at Cafe Camp Beaujolais, with Margaret Fox and Marina Bear

39. Scudder, Townsend: Concord , American Town (April 1947) from the late Thad Byrne, Washington State '25 (copyright 1947)

40. Martin, Charles A.: The Last Great Ace , The Life of Major Thomas B. McGuire , Jr., Fruit Cove Publishing, Fruit Cove , Fla . (copyright 1998)

41. Smith, Foster C., Wis c onsin ' 56 (Alexandria , Virginia): Pinch Point ; published by Writers Club Press, San Jose; New York; Lincoln, Neb. and Shanghai

42. Mathison, George H. , Auburn ' 99: Encouraging Thoughts for the Good and Bad Seasons of Life, printers; Craftmaster Printers, Inc. Auburn , Ala

43. Carman, Joseph L. lll (donor) copy of 1917 Songbook of his father , Joseph L Carman, Jr., Yale '22

44. Hanna, John Calvin , Wooster 1881, editor: 1899 Catalogue: Gift of Ri c hard N. Berry, Maine '37; was property of his dad , Edward R. Berry, Maine 1904. Published b y Junius E. Beal, Michigan 1882

In previous reports, we referred to our primary goals: 1) organizing the archives storeroom in the best possible fashion. Brothers Berry and Paddock did a considerable amount of work in this area; and 2) reorganizing the placement of books in the Knox Library.

For another year we must admit that neither of these goals have been accomplished in what we would regard as a satisfactory fashion. Correspondence occupies a large portion of our time but from a public relations viewpoint it annually seems necessary and worthwhile. We never have had continual full time assistance Even a half- time person would be welcome.

May all brothers, young and Fraternal Fifties, continue to be alert to recognizing possible archival items and contacting us about them so that we may make decisions as to whether or not they merit permanent preservation.

It continues to be an honor and joy to serve as your

Accomplishments

Song Leader fayE Hawkins , Bowling Green '78

Is there a regular rehearsal schedule for the Beta chorus? 15 points Are the learning tapes or CD used in the new member training program? 10 points

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Scoring Guide

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86+ Points

Strengths

Lots of work to do There is life Good work! Whitman Choral Cup candidate

The songbook is being updated. Several arrangements have been modified and several different (new) songs are being considered. The music editing computer software has been purchased and the learning curve for the software and the time needed to input the existing arrangements into the software has been much greater than expected. This has caused a delay in getting the materials ready for publication.

Music is everywhere at our conventions: new song contest winner presentation, Wichita State competition, Whitman Cup winner presentation, the Model Initiation quartet performs at various functions, Doxology is sung at banquets and prayer breakfast, one of three activities leading to the General Secretary's Cup and a Convention highlight each year is the Sophomore Fellows Chorus!

Goals for the coming year

Complete the re - write of the Fraternity songbook. Work to make the arrangements easier to sing so that our new members will enjoy singing in harmony. Improve the quality and quantity of singing at each chapter. Use the following evaluation form as a guide and checkpoint to judge the health of singing in your chapter. Need to improve?

Take a hint from this list to make your chapter stronger.

Is there a chorister?

Does the chorister have a pitch pipe?

Does the chorister have the Chorister's Manual?

Are there copies of The Songs of Beta Theta Pi?

Does the chapter sing on a regular basis?

Is there a teaching quartet?

Have the learning tapes been used?

Beta Theta Pi is extremely rich in the singing tradition . There is great support for singing at all levels of the Fraternity. We need to provide as much assistance as possible to the chapters to make their singing a rewarding , successful and enjoyable experience.

The use of a model initiation quartet singing at the new member initiation provides a very positive and moving effect during the initiation. The use of live quality singing at the beginning and throughout a member's time will add much to his enjoyment of our Fraternity, both now and in the future.

Weaknesses

The chapters have not requested any assistance from the song leader in the past year

Our singing ability at the chapter level is based on the ability of the chorister and the willingness of the local and General Fraternity officers to "push singing" and having the tools and assistance to make improvements.

It is a shame that more chapters are not utilizing the ability and willingness ofthe past and present song leaders. All they have to do is make a request and we will do whatever we can to help.

We have many tools to "get the job done " but we need to use them properly if we are going to strive for excellence.

Opportunities

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The General Fraternity encourages singing and we have great songs and arrangements. We continue to make strides to improve the quantity and quality of singing in our Fraternity

We have learning tapes, manuals and songbooks. Beta has been a leader of this movement in the fraternity world. We need to ask for help , when needed , and with work we can be known as the best singing fraternity in the world

District Chief Reports

Thirty-two of 40 district chiefs report on the status of each chapter in their respective districts. Di s tri cts IX and XIX do not have a chief. To lo ca t e yo ur chapter, look at th e directory below to find the correspo nding page numb er.

Top : Gamma Theta at Washington State celebrating its rechartering during ceremonies held February 16 Middle: The Zeta Sigma chapter was installed at West Chester University, February 23

Bottom : The Zeta Tau chapter at Texas A&M-Corpu s Christi , in stalled April13

Connecticut

This colony is exceeding expectations and working toward achieving full chapter status at the 164th General Convention. It is the No. 1 goal of these men and they are demonstrating their commitment to their chapter and each other every semester. The only thing lacking is a chapter counselor. This position is important since it is the quarterback of the chapter advisory team, but more importantly is that a cadre of eight chapter advisors are already in place to assist in a transition and ongoing support. As alumni, we should not be standing in the way of letting this fine group of men achieve their goals. Please contact the chapter president, Pete Caffrey or myself if you can provide some assistance in this arena.

MIT

The men ofthe MIT chapter are doing well and have strong leadership in place that will allow them to achieve their goals. The University has changed many rules in regards to rush and pledges living in the house, which is putting financial and recruiting strains on the chapter. Many of these problems can be overcome with the right support from the MIT alumni willing to help with the housing corporation and as chapter advisors . The commitment for these positions is minimal , yet rewarding. Please contact the chapter president, Dylan Hirsch-Shell or myself, if you are interested in getting involved .

Rhode Island

I have just taken over responsibility for this chapter during the summer and will be working with these men during the fall semester to learn more about them, their needs and goals. From all reports, these men are on the right track. The only weakness is this chapter does not have a full cadre of advisors and your assistance in this matter would be greatly appreciated. The chapter president is Kevin O'Connor. Please contact him or myself if you are interested in helping.

District III

Adam L. Carson Toronto '97

Toronto

Theta Zeta had another good year filled with chal-

lenges and change. Rushing was made a priority for the year, as the chapter knew a large number of brothers would be graduating come April. A well-organized fall rush unfortunately still did not manifest itself into a large pledge class. Undaunted, the chapter initiated a great group of new members late in the semester. The chapter again invited the neighborhood children to visit its Haunted House, and collected canned food for a local charity. At the close of the year the chapter hosted a BBQ for the General Fraternity's Board of Trustees; the event was a great success and was enjoyed by all in attendance. Preparations are now under way to launch a fund drive starting in the fall with the collected money going toward much needed renovations to the chapter house.

Western Ontario

Delta Alpha started the year with a number of hurdles to overcome. Continuing issues of financial delinquency and poor book keeping have kept Western from being seen as the great chapter that it is . With the placement of a number of local alumni as advisors and debt having been cleaned up , the chapter is on the path to a successful academic year. The chapter continues to excel in its philanthropic efforts, participating in numerous events both on campus and off. As the chapter moves into its so u' year, the men look forward to numerous celebrations starting with Homecoming and climaxing in the spring with a ga l a dinner. Please contact spepper@ mplcomm com if you would like to participate or to just get back in touch with your Beta brothers.

District IV

Robert J. Burwell Syracuse'74 Binghamton

The chapter's areas of strength continue to be quite consistent; a positive service image , good academics, campus involvement , socially active and contributing leaders to student government and campus activities. Joining the list of positives , although still leased, is improved housing facilities .

It continues to be tested by the same areas of concern: ongoing struggles with finances and debt to the General Fraternity and establishing a foundation of support from its alumni .

I have enjoyed working with some very fine young men at Binghamton who try very hard and would benefit greatly from

additional advisory and alumni resources A lot of work continues to be put in by the chapter to pay its accumulated debt to the General Fraternity with consistent semi-annual visits to the list of suspended chapters for finances.

The chapter would benefit from some sort of alumni group, who could add to the support now provided by Advisor Dr. Tom Bucker, Tulane ' 78.

I appeal again to the alumni to consider utilizing the resources available from the General Fraternity to assist in creating an advisory team. Any interested brother can contact me to begin this effort so the benefits can begin accruing to those who are our future.

Colgate

The chapter rejoined the ranks of Sisson award recipients at this year's Convention , something that should be a given, except for recent failures to complete the paperwork.

A new administration at Colgate is in place and it is uncertain what direction efforts to question the relevancy of Greek life on campus will take. The chapter has been able to stand as the examp le of what a good and positive experience it offers young men but in a drastically downsized Greek community.

The chapter again captured the honor of highest grades among fraternities. It provides more than its share of leadership for campus groups and athletics, including the top two offices ofiFC. The chapter leads, in ongoing and innovative, philanthropic endeavors. It has a wellmaintained house , and a tradition of capab l e leadership Strong alumni guidance and support is no small part in the success of mainly through the dedication and commitment of Lang Hatcher '54.

Cornell

Changes in the Greek culture at Cornell are in the offirig and undergraduate and alumni members have been at the forefront ofthe discussions that are steering the future course. Naturally this is cause for much debate both campus-wide as well as at our chapter. Beta Delta is ahead of the curve as the chapter and alumni advisory board/house corporation has been jointly undertaking discussions about the direction of the social culture of the chapter for some time now The opportunity is for the taking to differentiate itself from the status quo of the Greek environment that exists at Cornell if consensus can be found.

I would like the chapter to focus on returning to competing for the Sisson award. The chapter would benefit from focusing on the award requirements that guide success for all areas of c hapt er

management. There are many ongoing accomplishments that go unrecognized and documenting them would ensure continued success.

Beta Delta 's grades (above 3 1) are very good , but Cornell 's all-fraternity average is traditionally high, so the ranking of our chapter is uncharacteristically low. Alumni support is strongly evident and available . The house corp. actively maintains its physical plant and guidance for prudent financial management. Advisors are always ready to support their undergraduate counterparts, and remote members will willingly fly to Ithaca when the need arises

St. lawrence

St. Lawrence was placed in District IV early this summer , so I have not yet visited the members of the chapter. No one attended the convention. From visiting the University web site, I am aware of the " Greek Engagement Project" an effort not unlike that recently experienced at Colgate. The General Fraternity also does not have anyone formally registered as an advisor for the chapter; this will be a priority, so if you live within 100 miles you can expect a call from me!

District VColumbia, Princeton, Stevens, Wesleyan, Yale

Timothy T. Higgins Stevens '99

District 45 has been recombined with District V. This brings Yale and Wesleyan back together with Princeton, Stevens and soon, Columbia. Columbia is slated to be re -colonized during the next school year, pending the final approval from the school administration. Columbia has a very strong alumni support group that has worked very hard to make all the preparation for the re -colonization. Stevens is in the process of doing $350K worth of renovations and upgrades to the chapt er house. Some $250K is for a new sprinkler system that is mandated by the state of N.J. , after three students at Seton Hall Uni v ersity died in a fire.

District VI

Lehigh, Penn, Penn State, Villanova and West Chester

Michael Okenquist Villanova '94

Beginning with th e fall2002 semest er , I will be return-

ing as chief of District VI. I am excited to be working with these outstanding chapters , advisors and alumni again , and look forward to meeting the active members. Please feel free to contact me with any questions or comments.

District VII

Robert L. Kent West

Virginia '95

Bethanv

Financial woes continue to plague a small band of motivated brothers at Psi. So much of their energy is focused on money problems, there seems to be little time spent on rush , ritual, campus relations and the important items which will get them through these difficult times. Their spirit remains high and if alumni can form an advisory team with guidance from the district chief, they will weather this storm.

Carnegie Mellon

Dark clouds loom on the horizon at Gamma Iota with regards to risk management. Goals will have to be set to improve relations with campus administration, parents and Greek leadership. Rush clearly needs to be spread out among the campus community as opposed to rushing off the Carnegie Mellon football team Grades continue to hit the high mark, but brothers did not attend conclave or Convention, two very important roles in Beta leadership development.

Washington & Jefferson

Gamma's excitement grows in anticipation of the Men of Principle kickoff weekend scheduled for Sept. 7 The leadership has stood tall with campus administration proud of the initiatives of the chapter and setting the tone for Greek leadership on the campus.

west Virginia

Kudos to the brothers of Beta Psi! They have returned to their rightful place of prominence in the Greek community by winning the Joseph C. Gluck award as the No. 1 fraternity at West Virginia University.

In addition , they won second place in academi c excellence , first in philanthropy , first in intramurals and most improved chapter at Convention. These are mighty lofty accomplishments for a chapter that started over with just five brothers in 1998. Keep up the good work!

District vm John Bolek Ohio Wesleyan ' 88

Bowling Green

The Bowling Green chapter moved back to District VIII, yet the transition did not go smoothly. I have rededicated my efforts to correct this for this fall going forward. I look forward to meeting the alumni in the area and assisting in putting together an advisor corp. to assist the undergraduate chapter. We are already receiving calls from alumni wanting to help. If you can assist please contact me.

case western Reserve

The chapter at Case Western Reserve University has had one of the most remarkable years that I can remember. This chapter is really living by our three great principles They reached a 3 24 GPA last fall. They applied for the Sisson award but were not successful. Starting this year Beta Theta Pi will tell each chapter why they did not win. We will know soon I'm looking forward to develop a new group of advisors to assist the chapter that will augment the house corporation.

Kenvon

Kenyon continues to be a strong chapter on campus Beta continues to strive to find alumni who would be willing to be advisors to the undergraduate chapter This has been a very difficult challenge in the past Kenyon did not attend the 163rd General Convention in Kansas City. Anyone who is willing to be involved with this chapter please contact me

Toledo

The brothers of the Toledo chapter have worked very hard this year to improve. Starting this year, Beta Theta Pi will inform each chapter why they did not receive the Sisson award. Hopefully, these items can be rectified going forward and they will be successful in getting the Sisson award next year. This chapter was moved out of District XXXVI and back into Ohio. Hopefully this will work better this year than last. Looking forward to working with the alumni in establishing an advisory team to assist the undergraduate chapter.

District IX - Ohio, Ohio State and Wittenberg Vacant

No report.

District X

Michael J. Bennett

Wright State '92

Cincinnati

The Cincinnati colony is continuing to gain momentum by starting out with 17 members , compared to just six last year. They have a lofty rush goal to more than double the colony size by the end of this fall. The leadership of the chapter is young but very capable of handing the recolonization process. The 163rd General Convention has laid out the expectation ofthe colony and with hard work from the undergraduates , advisory team, General Fraternity and alumni, this chapter should be restored to glory as Beta Nu at the next convention.

Miami

The Miami chapter continues to set an excellent example as a Men of Principle chapter. At the 163rd Convention, the chapter earned Sisson and John Reily Knox awards for the second year in a row. They are continuing to show strong leadership on campus by being voted the best fraternity on campus , and the size of the chapter has grown to more than 100 actives. They continue to be a shining example in our great Fraternity.

Wright State

The Wright State chapter is continuing to improve with each year. The chapter GPA is one ofthe highest among the fraternities on campus. Three of the men have attended Th e Institute for Men of Principle , bringing back to the chapter solid leadership skills and a stronger commitment to the principles of the Fraternity. The chapter is only going to improve with its strong leadership and the newly formed advisory team. The men of Delta Phi have really turned things around.

District XI

William E. Hilliker , Jr.

Central Michigan '96

Kettering

Delta Eta , in its unique structure, continues to be a leader on campus, holding the highest GPA among the fraternities. Being 20 minutes from campus has put a strain on recruitment; however, with the help of the education consultant and using Recruitment Through Scholarship , Delta

Eta has a positive outlook on increasing its numbers. Delta Eta will hold its annual carnival at the Whaley's Center to benefit abused children. The chapter will be sending brothers to the General Convention

Michigan

Lambda has made improvements in the last year - moving from probation to warning status. With a chapter retreat planned, Lambda is rejuvenated with an outstanding sophomore class, and poised to win the Sisson at next year's Convention. Lambda is making adjustments, and with the full support of alumni is taking the lead as the only substance-free fraternity house at the University of Michigan. With summer improvements totaling more than $25,000 , the house will continue to be the gem ofthe Greek community. The chapter will be sending brothers to Institute for Men of Principle , Beta Wilderness Challenge, UIFI and the General Convention.

Michigan State

Gamma Psi, under young leadership, strives to improve its status on campus and communication with the General Fraternity. Improving rituals and learning Beta 101 has inspired a commitment to the love ofthe Fraternity. The chapter will be sending brothers to the General Convention.

District XII

Robert K. Hall II

Purdue '72

Ball State

Delta Iota's GPA dropped last year to 2.60, 10th of 19 fraternities , and below the all-IFC GPA of2.67; its GPA was 2 75 the previous year. The chapter will use the Recruitment Through Scholarship program for the third time this fall Brothers with a GPA below 2.50 are required to submit an academic assistance plan; the chapter's goal is a GPA of 2.80 and action steps will be developed to reach that goal. After a 10-week pledge program, Delta Iota initiated 11 of 16 pledges with initiation held at the Hall of the Chapters in Oxford Two brothers and six alumni advisors attended Convention and two brothers attended The Institute for Men of Principle.

Twenty -one brothers lived in the seven-year -old chapter house last year; as capacity is 32 The public area was redecorated this summer. Delta Iota must pledge 20 -25 men in September and initiate 15-20 new brothers. For the last

two years the chapter has defaulted on its mortgage , therefore , major donations are needed from alumni during the next year and the chapter must fill the chapter house.

Delta Iota raised $500 at the Pi games for Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Muncie . During the next year, in addition to improving its GPA and initiating more than 15 new members , the chapter needs to get more involved in campus activities and earn the Sisson award again

Purdue

Beta Mu completed the academic year with a GPA of 2 61, 19 th of 40 fraternities , and slightly below the all-IFC GPA of 2.63. They improved over the prior year 's GPA of 2.58.

To help improve further , the chapter adopted the Recruitment Through Scholarship program again and required brothers with GPAs below 2.50 to submit an academic assistance plan.

The 75-year-old chapter house is in great shape due to the attention of an active house association. The hardwood floor in the "big room" was replaced with ceramic tile and new furniture was added this summer. In support of academic excellence , the house association awarded $3,525 in scholarships to 36 brothers.

Three alumni advisors have now attended advisor training. The alumni are planning a 1001h anniversary celebration, August 6-10, 2003. President Dennis Vo '03 attended the Convention along with six brothers. Four Beta Mu brothers attended The Institute for Men of Principle this summer and a Men of Principle informational was held in February.

The chapter finished second of 40 fraternities in intramural sports. After a 12-week pledge program, the chapter initiated 25 of 28 pledges with initiation held at the Hall of the Chapters in Oxford. They raised $12 , 500 for the American Red Cross after the 9/11 tragedy

Beta Mu had 51 brothers living in the chapter house in the fall and 37 in the spring, with a capacity of 58. The chapter needs to have more than 50 brothers living in the chapter house , raise its GPA to 2. 70 , get more involved in campus activities and earn the Sisson award again.

No report.

District XIII- DePauw, Wabash Nicholson D. Neal Wabash '01

Robert K. Hall II

Purdue '72

Illinois

Sigma Rho ended the academic year with a GPA of 2.99, 33 'd of 52 fraternities, and slightly below the all-IFC GPA of 3.00. Enforcing study hours will help raise the chapter GPA. Sigma Rho celebrated its lOO 'h anniversary in February with 120 alumni in attendance.

The 91-year old chapter house is jn great shape due to the leadership ofGant Redmon '59 and Jeff Tack '70. Renovations of $800,000 have transformed the chapter house during the last two years. The heating system, wiring and upstairs windows were replaced. There is new carpeting in the upstairs hallways and new wood flooring on the main floor and the ladies restroom and kitchen serving areas were updated. More than $400 ,000 has been raised from the Centennial Fund capital campaign; however, additional alumni involvement is needed to raise the balance of the funds needed and retire construction debt incurred.

President Justin Bentley '04 attended the Convention along with the sophomore fellow. No Sigma Rho undergrads attended The Institute for Men of Principle or UIFI last summer. After a 10-week pledge program, the chapter initiated 19 of 22 pledges last year in two classes. Recruitment occurs the second and third week after classes start. From their Beta Olympics and Mom's Weekend, they raised nearly $3,000 for Multiple Sclerosis. Sigma Rho had 46 brothers living in the chapter house last year, with a capacity of 52. Past President Alan Shahtaji '02 received the Greek senior of the year award.

There are several areas where Sigma Rho can improve. More brothers need to take advantage of Beta leadership opportunities during the summer, such as the Institute for Men of Principle, UIFI and General Convention. More alumni need to volunteer as advisors and attend advisor training. There is a financial problem; delinquent brothers must honor their obligations and pay their house bills. Finally, the chapter needs to get more involved in campus activities and earn the Sisson award again.

Knox

Xi's GPA was 2.81, second of five fraternities, and above the all-IFC GPA. The chapter won the Sisson award for the fifth consecutive year. In May, Xi voted to partner with the Men of Principle initiative. Five alumni advisors have attended advisor training.

After a 10-week pledge program, Xi

initiated all 14 pledges. In the last four years, the chapter has initiated 76 of 79 pledges. Recruitment is done in early January. President George Diepenbrock '04 and six brothers attended Convention. Five brothers attended The Institute for Men of Principle and one attended UIFI this summer.

Thirty brothers live in the 82-year-old chapter house that needs major renovation; capacity is 30. All brothers are involved with campus activities including the captains of the college's football , basketball, golf and cross -country teams. Emmett Reidner '03 is senior class president. The brothers average 48 hours of community service per man. In many respects, this is a model chapter.

Northwestern

Rho finished the academic year with a GPA of 3.37, first of 15 fraternities. The chapter won the coveted Knox award for the first time and the Sisson award for the second consecutive year. Rho has partnered with the Men of Principle initiative now for two years; this partnership calls for renewed vigilance to maintain the highest standards as a chapter and as members.

The 43 -year old-chapter house was home to Rho Betas last year; since capacity is 42, more brothers need to live-in After an 11-week pledge program, the chapter initiated 21 of 24 pledges last year. Their new member education program was voted as the best on campus. Recruitment is done the first week of January. Three alumni advisors have attended advisor training.

President Aaron Rapport '03 attended Convention along with three brothers. Four brothers attended The Institute for Men of Principle this summer and two attended UIFI. Bassel Korkor '03 was speaker of the house for Associated Student Government; Jim Schucart '05 was on Northwestern's Mock Trial team that finished seventh in the nation. It is clear that Rho has achieved excellence.

District XV

DeanJ. Eiden

WisconsinOshkosh '94

Due to the September 11 th attacks, many military members were called on to support the country and to be a part of Operation Enduring Freedom. Many of these people being called up are also members of our Fraternity and are currently serving overseas. With the oneyear anniversary of the attacks, these

soldiers are returning to their houses and their loved ones. At the same time, other ' soldiers are being sent to fill those foxholes. I am one of the soldiers that was recently called up and reported to Ft. Bragg, N.C., on Sept. 11 for a one-year tour of duty. Andy Thomas, WisconsinOshkosh '97 will take over as chief of District XV. If I remain in North Carolina instead of going overseas, I would jump at the opportunity to serve as an advisor for one of the chapters in District XVII.

Lawrence

Gamma Pi continues to excel, winning another Sisson award at Convention. A superb singing chapter, Lawrence ranks among the best ever, having won the Whitman Choral Cup for the fourth consecutive year (seven out of the last nine years) at Convention. Many of the undergraduate and alumni of Gamma Pi were at Convention to receive the award as the best singing chapter. Gamma Pi is now 45-men strong, having activated 13 during 2001 -02. GPA exceeds both the all-fraternity and all-men's averages, ranking first and second, respectively, against other fraternities for term I and II.

Gamma Pi hosted a successful district conclave in the spring. Much of the success of the conclave was due to the leadership and dedication of Regional Director Grant Birtch. The chapter is in sound financial status , has great Beta spirit, is well thought of on campus and still leads in academics. A true leader on campus, Gamma Pi charges ahead. Gamma Pi can certainly begin to set sights on achieving the Knox award as its next objective.

Wisconsin

The chapter has broken away from the destructive habits of the past and charted a course for prominence. While there is still some room for improvement in many areas, progress of the chapter this year has been outstanding. The housing corporation does an excellent job of supervising the chapter's finances and attending to the brothers' housing needs. With only 19 men living in the house, the chapter needs a strong rush to help alleviate the financial strain caused by low numbers. Alpha Pi alumni are committed and dedicated and have given their time and talents to help support these fine men.

The chapter would appreciate a strong turnout at Homecoming, Oct. 19 against Ohio State. Also , the chapter could use a few more alumni advisors to provide the direction and guidance to the active members. The Alpha Pilot newsletter is being submitted. Finances are in order

and seven men pledged last spring. The brothers at Alpha Pi have shown their promise and potential. The brothers have much to look forward to and should be proud of the changes they have made to date. The chapter worked its way through some difficult issues and is now much stronger as a result

Wisconsin-Oshkosh

Zeta Zeta continues to be a chapter on the edge of greatness. The only thing holding this chapter back is academics. This chapter has a strong sophomore class which needs to assume responsibility for the chapter's future development. The continued strong alumni involvement and a dedicated chapter advisor, help to make Zeta Zeta a shining star in Beta's . broad domain.

When I think of Zeta Zeta, I think of Beta spirit. They repeatedly win campus awards, recognition as an outstanding Greek organization and involvement in campus politics. Zeta Zeta is the largest fraternity on campus. It has energetic and effective leadership, a genuine commitment to philanthropy and strong fraternal bonds among its active brothers The active brothers and the alumni also appear to be in the early stages of planning a new chapter house. The areas that need focus this year are recruitment and academics. The chapter's academic performance suffers because some members are not striving to maintain the Beta standard The chapter lost many ofits recent new members in large part due to academics. Zeta Zeta is a solid chapter with a bright future.

District XVI

George W. (Bill)

Yurgaitis , Jr.

Hampden -Sydney '89

Greetings from the Commonwealth of Virginia!

District XVI has again had a full year of high and low experiences; from the exciting chartering of Zeta Upsilon at William and Mary at the 163'd Convention to the sorrow of closing Hampden-Sydney and Lynchburg chapters. We enter the 2002-03 year with high aspirations and lofty goals from each of the current Virginia chapters and our anxious return at Virginia Tech. The chapters and I continue to learn and grow in Beta spirit and we look forward to the rewards ahead. District XVI now consists of the following chapters: Virginia, Washington andLee and William & Mary This year, each chapter will set its own goals and methods to achieve those goals The

advisors , alumni and myself will do our best to ensure that each of these chapters has every tool and opportunity to reach those goals.

Virginia

Omicron has set up a goal planning session at the onset of the semester and I look forward to a good session with these men . Through hard work and dedication , chapter delegates attended this year's Convention debt-free and have devised a financial plan to address such needs in the future. The chapter was placed on financial suspension status during the spring semester because of a struggle with finances. Omicron has realized that its financial woes ofthe past are a continuous issue and the chapter needs to return to the roots of tradition engrained so many years ago to help eliminate this burden A season of change is beginning to take affect. I ask the alumni to support their chapter and watch for this chapter to lead by example on campus this year.

Virginia Tech

As Beta is ever growing, my next report should include a note on the groundbreaking work for the restoration of Alpha Phi. Alumni in the Blacksburg, Va., area are encouraged to become involved with a born-again great tradition!

washinglon and Lee

Alpha Rho has met recent challenges but will continue to face new challenges in the near future. Alpha Rho is making the connection with the General Fraternity and I plan to see that we continue to meet the chapter's needs. My visits, along with Education Consultant Brad Kiesling's visits , have been very productive. This is a chapter full of young , earnest and hard -working brothers with a desire to be a recognized chapter of excellence within Beta. I absolutely believe that Alpha Rho will make momentous gains this year with a dedicated and necessary internal selfevaluation Change begins from within and I see that this chapter wants positive change.

William & Marv

The absolute highlight of District XVI this year has been the return of Beta Theta Pi to The College of William & Mary. Zeta Upsilon is a shining success and to list out its awards would be too much for this report. Tops in grades, these men are affecting positive social change on their campus. They continue to raise the bar of excellence for the entire Greek community and continue to rank No. 1 academically. I agonized over not attending this year 's Convention, as I so wanted

to cheer and applaud for these hard working brothers ; but I know this : future awards and accommodations are forthcoming. I look forward to their continued success and am energized with each and every visit to see this chapter.

I am excited to be a part of our great fraternity I am truly honored to be named district chief of the year and wish to thank all of the staff and volunteers for their support. It is recognition that I truly believe was influenced by the hard working undergraduates, advisors and alumni associated with my chapters The willingness of each group to strive to better themselves will surely produce greatness at each c hapter Beta Theta Pi will continue to be a large part of my life . I am always excited when alumni wish to add their support on the advisory teams and hope to have a full compliment of advisors at each chapter. As always, if you are an alumnus living near one of the great chapters in Virginia and would like to assist these chapters, please contact the chapter or myself. I look forward to an exciting and promising year with all of the chapters , advisors and active alumni.

District XVII

Thomas J. Bussineau

Central Michigan ' 86

Duke

The future looks bright for Gamma Rho. The chapter has shown a strong commitment to improve finances and strengthen its relationship with the General Fraternity Gamma Rho should be commended for improving recruitment and pledge education programs. Through tremendous efforts, the brothers recruited 17 men this past year.

Some of the issues the chapter must address are to submit pledge cards on time, resolve financial errors in a timely fashion and improve its relationship with Duke University administration through its annual review

As the new district chief, I look forward with great anticipation to working with the men of Gamma Rho. Under new leadership and the chapter 's new focus , the chapter should have a bann er ye ar!

Easl Carolina

Beta Theta Pi will be returning to East Carolina as we start re-colonization efforts this fall. Any alumni support is encouraged and welcomed. If you would like to assist the colony in any way, please call me at 704-258-4809 .

Tennessee Tech '98

Middle Tennessee State

Under the leadership of President Kai Thietje and Chapter Counselor Shannon Stephens, the chapter rekindled the old Epsilon Theta spirit we were accustomed to in the past. The chapter received best service project on campus for its efforts at The Murfreesboro Residential Care Center. Epsilon Theta recruited the largest spring pledge class on campus , initiating seven of the 11man class. The efforts of these men will be an asset for the future growth of this chapter. The effort to increase involvement in the chapter, from pledge to alumnus, will be cultivated by the Epsilon Theta Chapter Challenge, which begins this fall. The Challenge uses teamwork to eliminate side problems as it works toward one agenda; a stronger, more dedicated Beta chapter. United alumni efforts raised enough money to send four men to The Institute for Men of Principle. This started a tradition that the alumni will continue in educating the undergraduates by sending other brother's to The Institute for Men of Principle, Beta Wilderness Challenge, UIFI, and Future 's Quest. The chapter has made great strides in the past year and looks to excel further to uphold its role as a dedicated servant to our Code, ritual and spirit.

Tennessee Tech

Epsilon Phi has improved in several areas: alumni relations, brotherhood , philanthropy and ritual. Alumni participation has increased dramatically after all five members of the advisory team attended the Oxford training in February Activity within the brotherhood has increased with events such as camping trips (modeled from Justin Ridley's participation in Beta Wilderness Challenge) to community involvement such as the Beta Butt Roast, which raised more than $1,800 for Mothers Against Drunk Driving. The chapter 's efforts are focused on the improvement ofritual. Ritual has become more than a few minutes taken up in formal meeting or a half-day practice before initiation; it has become the essence of Epsilon Phi. This basis for change was generated when Arin Aucoin returned from The Institute for Men of Principle He brought back the larger meaning of the Fraternity, and spoke of what good will come from partnering.

The encouraging word of a young brother has brought this chapter and its advisory team closer to persuing the Men of Principle initiative. As all Betas agree , there is nothing more important than ritual and living up to our obligations as Betas. That is the focus for Epsilon Phi for 2003.

vanderbilt

Beta Lambda continues to prosper on Vanderbilt's campus . Academics, campus and community involvement are the strengths among peers. Having these essentials in place, along with the emphasis of ritual will only solid i fy the bond of brotherhood in the chapter. This spring, the chapter was invigorated by a new pledge program and initiated 18 new brothers. The new pledge program placed a greater emphasis on respect and friendship as the motivator for chapter involvement. With this, the new brothers will undoubtedly have a major impact on Beta Lambda for years to come . This core group of men will inspire the chapter with new thoughts and ideas that will move Beta to a new level among Greeks on campus.

Cultivating these new initiates and involving the alumni will be the focus of the chapter and a personal goal in 2002. A full alumni advisory team will be in place by this time next year to greater assist the efforts of the active chapter. Beta Lambda is made of the best and brightest men at Vanderbilt and these gentlemen will be associated with leading the way, not following the ways of campus.

Laying the foundation for future growth of District XVIll began this year by placing key alumni in advisory role positions . With the alumni guiding our chapters through the everyday ins and outs, the chapters have the ability to focus on just being brothers. The time we spent as undergraduates should be for personal growth, not bickering over the basic business of the chapter. With this in mind, enhance our undergrads experience by volunteering a little of your time back to your chapter or a chapter near you

District XIX - Emory, Georgia and Georgia Tech Vacant No report.

District XX

William A. Heath

Auburn '98

Alabama

Delta Theta remains strong on campus with broth -

ers claiming titles such as Greek Life • outstanding fraternity president and president of the Student Government Association. The men are working hard to increase membership and improve the ' chapter's GPA, which fell below the • all-fraternity average this year. The chapter is also busy planning its third annual golf tournament for brothers and alumni The 2001 tournament raised severaL thousand dollars for improvements to the house . The chapter 's alumni association is beginning a five -year capital campaign to coincide with the University's capital campaign.

Auburn

Strong and revitalized after a tough year, Auburn looks to return to top form. The men regained good status at the 163rd General Convention, and hope to use that as a building block for another great year The chapter's housemother, Norma Williamson, was named housemother of the year at Convention. They enter fall semester with more than 120 men, and are recruiting some of the finest freshmen on campus. The chapter recently welcomed several new advisors, and it expects great things as the men work with a new advising team

MiSSiSSiPPi

The men of the Mississippi colony have already overcome many challenges as they seek to become a full chapter of Beta Theta Pi. They are working hard to grow membership and are anxiously awaiting the fall formal recruiting period. The colony has an exciting year ahead of it and is busy preparing for the Men of Principle kickoff in October The men continue to shine, but will need strong alumni support to survive. While they already have a solid core group of advisors in place, they are actively seeking the involvement of more alumni.

District XXI

Don R. Lolli Missouri '71

Missouri

Missouri captured the Chancellor's Cup, which is awarded to the chapter with the most outstanding scholarship program Although the University no longer ranks fraternities by GPA, the Betas' fall GPA places the chapter at the top tier of all fraternities , surpassing the all -Greek and all -campus averages The fall pledge class attained a 3.203 GPA that was the best on campus. Pledges are required to attend study hall from 6:30

to 11:00 p.m., Sunday through Thursday

A folder is kept with all graded materials I for each pledge. Each pledge is assigned a scholarship mentor These are a few 1 reasons for MU's scholarship success.

MU's philanthropy included the MS 150 I bike race, the Central Mission Food Bank, I the ACS daffodils and St. Francis House. The chapter's annual seven -on -seven soccer tournament was a great success More than $10,000 was raised and donated to the Barnes -Jewish MS Research Institute in recognition of an MU brother 's diagnosis ofMS four years ago.

Betas participated in a Special Olympics program at MU attended by more than 200 participants from Mid-Missouri.

Betas serve on many campus programs including MSA, student councils of their colleges, intercollegiate athletics, IFC, Homecoming, Greek Week, Greek Marketing Team, theater, Greek Ambassadors and University-wide philanthropies.

Betas are also leaders on campus including Mystical Seven, Motor Board, Omicron Delta Kappa, GAMMA (Greeks Advocating Mature Management of Alcohol) steering committee, MU Ambassadors for the college of business, college of engineering and alumni association student board.

The Beta intramural dynasty continues as the chapter captured first place for the 18 th consecutive year.

The chapter received the Sisson award at Convention, and awarded the Distinguished Service award to Harold McKemy '51. Carl Bolte '51 will be honored with the Wall of Fame award this fall. Keep up the good work at 520 College.

Missouri-Kansas cnv

The chapter has again captured the highest GPA award for the spring semester Out of all fraternities, UMKC has had the highest GPA for 30 out of 33 semesters since arriving on campus. Members of the chapter are active in campus activities holding significant positions including IFC president and recruitment chair, and memberships on the Counsel of Evolution, Selection and Curriculum for the medical school. The chapter took second place in last year 's Greek Week. UMKC recognized the chapter's success by awarding it the Gold award for Greek excellence and honoring Peter Di Pasco '04 with the Greek man of the year award. The Convention honored UMKC by presenting the chapter with the Sisson award.

The chapter raised more than $2 ,000 for the Children 's Mercy Hospital Grandparents as Parents program during the annual Beta Week, which is a weeklong competition for sororities. Brothers

Sunny Patel '04, Brian Rau ' 05, Chris Shaffer '06 and Joe Sisk ' 07 traveled to Haiti on a medical mission to set up clinics for those who have no access to medical treatment. Thanks to UMKC for assisting the General Fraternity upon arrival to Convention in Kansas City and for providing the Beta music at the reception preceding Convention. I look forward to another great year .

Westminster

Good things are happening at Westminster. The chapter was first in grades among all fraternities with a 2 82 GPA that was higher than the all-Greek average of 2.59 and the all-men's average of 2.61. The Beta pledges were the only pledge class to increase their GPA. Thirty -six of 52 members play varsity athletics for the college John Zastrow was selected Westminster male athlete of the year. Senior Justin Shatto was selected to Skulls of Seven. President Eric Milius attended Beta Wilderness Challenge and sophomores Tyler Davis , Chris Nicholas and Billy Kenney attended The Institute for Men of Principle. Thirteen brothers attended the General Convention in Kansas City and the chapter had the most members attending the district conclave last winter. A fund raising campaign for a new house is underway with the House Corporation President Kirk Carpenter at the helm. Congratulations on a great year.

District XXII Christopher G. Altoff Kansas State '00 Kansas

In true fashion, the men of Alpha Nu closed the books on last semester with man y accolades The chapter again received the chancellor 's cup for the highest fraternity GPA at Kansas The General Fraternity also recognized the brothers for chapter excellence by presenting President Matthew Hubbard ' 03 with a 2001 -02 Sisson award , clear evidence that the chapter is performing above the bar. The semester ahead will be a strong one as the undergraduate brothers look to redouble their efforts with new member scholarship programming and improve chapter risk management policies. The chapter starts this fall with strong support from alumni and a well -balanced officer 's club , ensuring a bright future for Alpha Nu.

Kansas State

Gamma Epsilon was well represented at this year's General Convention. The chapter received several individual awards including recognition for excellence in recruitment , campus involvement , alumni relations and chapter web site. The brothers also brought home their 15th Sisson award and second consecutive Knox Award. Former president, Jeff Rundle ' 03 received the General Secretary 's leadership award and Chapter Counselor Kye Hittle '00 was commended for his service as outstanding alumnus advisor.

As the chapter looks ahead , the brothers have shared that they will increase their focus on risk management and member education in the new academic year Assuredly, with the dedication of undergraduates and support from outstanding alumni, this will be yet another banner year for Gamma Epsilon.

Wichita State

Delta Gamma finished last semester well and is again focused on the upcoming year. The chapter will partner with the Men of Prin ciple initiative this fall , starting off strong with a kickoff weekend Sept. 6 th The brothers will work to incorporate the rich traditions of Delta Gamma with the resources provided through the Initiative. Delta Gamma has also welcomed a group of alumni who will compose the new advisory team. These men will be crucial in helping the chapter achieve new heights. All brothers of Delta Gamma should be commended for rededicating themselves to our principles. Although it will be a demanding road ahead , the men have chosen to accept the challeng e and play their part in the building up of our Fraternity.

District XXIII

William T. Speller Texas ' 6 3

Oklahoma

The men of 800 Chatauqua are absolutely outstanding! Gamma Phi posted top grades on campus for the fall and spring semesters with 3.259 and 3.227 GPAs , respectively . Over the past y ear, I have had the distinct pleasure of watching our men ex cel in every area of coll ege and fraternity life.

In the spirit of Beta Theta Pi , a ll memb ers and pledges participat e d in a substantial numb er of philanthropic activities. We held our annual interna-

tional barbecue along with the women of Kappa Kappa Gamma in the fall and continued our active participation with The Salvation Army in the Metroplex.

During the summer, our chapter was restored to "good" standing by the General Fraternity Additionally, our men brought back to Norman the Sisson award from a very successful General Convention in Kansas City.

We look forward to another good year of positive growth under the fine leadership of President Steven Sinos and his capable executive committee. As in years past , we are so fortunate and appreciative to have Mrs. Sue Overton as our housemother.

Oklahoma Slate

The men of 1215 University are growing! Gamma Lambda currently has 51 active members and will initiate 15 men soon. While a colony, 20 men were pledges in the spring semester and posted an outstanding 3.4 GPA. Overall, the colony posted a 3.092 GPA.

On campus, the colony participated in Spring Sing, VR and intramural sports. Gamma Lambda was active with service to the Battered Women's Shelter and The Salvation Army. We are very fortunate to have the outstanding leadership of President Bryan Curtis to guide and direct our men to full chapter status, hopefully, this coming summer.

District

XXIV

Tommy W. Yates Eastern Kentucky '95

Iowa

Alpha Beta continues to move forward While there are some strong leaders in the house, it continues to be the case where a few do the work of many. I encourage all of the undergraduates to grab hold of the ritual and learn again what makes Beta Theta Pi special. Grasp the lore and history, learn the songs, share in each other's success and watch as you take the campus by storm. The chapter is blessed with a core group of dedicated alumni that are always willing to help out whenever they can by volunteering their time and services for the greater good of the chapter. As always, we invite more alumni to become involved with the chapter to help it reach the top. The undergraduates have responded well to the leadership of the alumni and are eager to impress. Make plans now to attend the golf outings that take place in the fall and spring semesters. Share a few stories and witness for yourself some of the hard

work that has taken place in Iowa City, but more importantly, the potential of Alpha Beta.

Iowa Slate

It was another year of improvement for the young men in Ames. For the second consecutive year, Tau Sigma received the Sisson award. Some outstanding leaders have come through this chapter in recent years and a new tradition appears to be taking place. It is now up to the newest members to take hold of Beta Theta Pi and continue building the bridge. Rather than becoming complacent, they must focus on bigger and better goals. While good things are obviously being done, great things are possible . One of the big focal points for the chapter is the Centennial celebration. While still a few years away, many alumni have jumped on board to help out or serve in a particular role. The undergraduate chapter and house corporation are doing what they can to ensure future success but more help is always needed. More alumni are invited to become involved in the chapter as advisors. What better way to ensure continued success for this chapter? Make sure that you attend homecoming this year so you can catch a glimpse of the Centennial plans, catch up with friends of old and make a new friend with one of our younger brothers .

Nebraska

These young men continue to impress and shine among Beta's broad domain Our undergraduate brothers in Lincoln continue to set the bar a little higher each year. They left the 163rd General Convention in nearby Kansas City with five awards. They received the John Holt Duncan Service award, the Virginia Tech award for Region E and overall, the Sisson award and the coveted Knox award. Congratulations to these fine young men for their lofty goals and resilient dedication They truly are a chapter from whom others can learn by excelling in many areas including leadership, scholastics , community service and campus involvement.

Like any other chapter though, they face a few bumps in the road Last year they worked hard to overcome some risk management issues and handle these matters graciously in the corridors of the chapter house , along with alumni advisor advice. The chapter advisors work hard to stay involved with the activities of the chapter and I encourage all alumni to do the same. I invite all alumni, whether they live in Lincoln or are in town for a Husker football game, to drop b y and visit the undergraduates

and advisors One of the reasons this chap= ter is so successful is because of its many dedicated alumni.

District XXV

James R. Curtis Wisconsin '86

Minnesota

Beta Pi reached ! an apex for campus achievement by re- · ceiving five awards for outstanding ' chapter programming including new member education and community service Additionally, John Kokkinen 1 was chosen Greek man of the year. Overall involvement in campus activities is 1 very high as nearly every brother is 1 involved in some sort of campus activity. Scholastically, the chapter exceededi the all -men's average in both the fall and spring semesters and is No. 1 among : fraternities! Chapter membership 1 remains strong at about 50 men and the • house is full.

Continued participation in the • leadership programs ( UIFI, The Institute • for Men of Principle, Beta Wilderness · Challenge, etc.) has been a catalyst for continued enthusiasm, maturity and self-governance in the chapter Thank you to the alumni who have generously underwritten an undergraduate to attend one of these outstanding programs! Your investment is paying off in spades.

The chapter achieved a Sisson award at the 163'd Convention; however, the members need to set their sights on the next level- the Knox award- and start planning now. One challenge will be to establish an annual philanthropy/community service project.

The third annual Men of Principle weekend was conducted on Saturday, Sept. 7. A homecoming celebration is planned at the chapter house on Saturday, Oct. 12 th

North Dakota

Gamma Kappa steered a steady course this past year. Consistent leadership provided good self-governance and the chapter is looking to continually improve. Chapter membership is at approximately 48 men as the house is four short of capacity. Chapter room remodeling by the undergraduates is nearly finished and will provide a comfortable setting for conducting Fraternity business. The new exterior porch and balcony look fabulous. Thank you to all alumni who contributed to this project. At the 163 'd General Convention , three Gamma Kappa members took first place in the coveted General Secretary's Cup

competition (sports, lore and singing.)

1 Congratulations! The chapter fell short of attaining the Sisson award this year; however, with early planning and diligence, this award is within reach.

Gamma Kappa will host the District 25 Conclave in February 2003 . This is an opportunity for individual members to learn/re -learn the principles and obligations of Beta Theta Pi and apply them to chapter life.

soulh Dakola

In my last message to you, Gamma Alpha remained "at a crossroad." I can report that the chap t er has taken positive steps toward self-governance since last August and is better positioned for success.

The chapter is back on "good" status. It addressed past risk management incidents and successfully accomplished goals established by the district chief. Chapter leaders have shown maturity and acted positively in difficult circumstances. There is now full team of advisors comprised of alumni, faculty and parents to support and mentor the members. For example, Peter Wagner '62 has created a stunning recruitment brochure. The building blocks for success are in place

Challenges remain, however. The low number of brothers living in the chapter house is not sustainable and had stressed the chapter and house corporation finances severely - successful recruitment is paramount. Lack of individual accountability by some has depressed morale and hampered chapter accomplishments .

Members need to take advantage of the numerous leadership programs (UIFI, The Institute for Men of Principle , Beta Wilderness Challenge, etc.) that alumni have generously underwritten. These programs are fantastic and are a key to individual and chapter success! Recruitment chairman Seth Artz was selected as an intern at this year's annual General Convention. A chapter celebration is planned for D-Days on Saturday, October 12.

District XXVI

PaulS. Leo Cornell ' 81

Colorado School of Mines

Beta is alive and well at Mines. The chapter continues to be a leader in the Greek community. The fall GPA was the highest on campus at 3.027 and the spring was only .005 points off of the lead and above the all-

men's average. The chapter is involved in the community with multiple philanthropies, both fund-raising and serviceoriented, at an average of 16 man -hours for the year They presented a campuswide alcohol awareness program featuring a nationally recognized speaker. They remain active in sports, fielding teams in all events and team sports. There has been a great spirit of cooperation between undergraduates and alumni. There is at least one advisor present at all chapter meetings and alumni have been dropping by spontaneously and for scheduled events. My thanks to all of the advisors who gave generously of their time this year. As usual, due to people moving to new locations we are in need of advisors again this year. Anyone who is interested in helping out as an advisor can contact me at 303-526-1312 or John Groom (ADC) at 303-346 - 2774. Member recruitment is stable with a pledge class of 15 last year and anticipation of at least that many this year. Continued use of material available though Men of Principle and combination with Beta Phi tradition has led to a balanced pledge education program which complements the Mines experience The house is financially stable and has offered scholarships and participated in Recruitment Through Scholarship again this year Members have attended leadership training including UIFI and The Institute for Men of Principle and had a strong contingent at Convention again this year. The chapter was awarded another in a growing string of Sisson awards.

I think that the defining moment for the chapter this year was in the late spring. A new group of officers had just been installed and there was an issue, which would have fundamentally changed the tone of the house operations There was an interaction of alumni and undergraduate members that demonstrated the strength of this chapter. Alumni input was given via written word and personal appearance and the chapter heard it. This is an across the board mentoring that I have not often seen before. The final decision rested with the undergraduate chapter and I think that the issue of self-determination and the process by which Beta expects its members to act worked well There was a lot of soul searching and personal growth in a short period of time and I think that the chapter has become stronger a result. Please send your email address to the web site and feel free to come by for dinner to meet the undergraduates.

Colorado Slale

Brothers of Epsilon Kappa and brothers in the Fort Collins area: We are plan-

ning to reopen the chapter in the fall of 2003. For this to be successful, we need your help! To reopen the chapter we need to have an advisory team trained and in place. There is a minimum number of five advisors and I would like to see 10! The eventual survival of the chapter is directly linked to how much assistance and nurturing we can provide at the beginning. If you are interested in helping out , please call me at 303-526-1312 or John Groom at 303 -346-2274. I hope to hear from you soon . If any of you who have information about trophies/ plaques/paddles etc. and other materials that were in the house and would like to get them back to the chapter when we reopen, please call me so we can restore the heritage ofthe chapter.

Denver

There has been a change at Alpha Zeta this year. Last fall, for a number of reasons, it was decided at the request of the alumni and advisors to place the chapter under reorganization status. This is a serious statement and an attempt to save a chapter that is heading for disaster. Few chapters that undergo this process actually survive to become functioning, vibrant chapters again , but I think that speaks to the state of the chapter at the time. A panel of alumni, advisors and a representative of the General Fraternity interviewed all of the active members. When the dust settled there were a significant number who were placed on early alumni status and asked to leave the house until after they had graduated. Another group had one quarter of probation to meet the standards of Beta Theta Pi. Many of those were gone at the end of the winter quarter. I was worried until the undergraduate brotherhood asked a couple of brothers to leave because they were not living up to the standards. It was then that I knew that AZ was going to survive. They believed in the process and in themselves . Since that time a number of things have happened. The chapter has begun using Omega Financial to collect undergraduate bills and to collect outstanding balances. The results are amazing. There was enough positive cash flow to allow recarpeting and repainting the common areas and it is looking great! They have gone from seventh to fourth in GPA, posting a 3.01 and will not initiate a pledge who has less than a 2.5. The leadership is strong and proactive. They have improved relations with the University and alumni. There is increased parti c ipation and trust with advisors. Philanthropy has included blood drives and th e Ronald McDonald House. The chapter house will be full this fall with some

seniors moving back in! Finally, the chapter was voted most improved Greek house on campus by its peers and was returned to good standing by the 163 'd General Convention this August. My congratulations to the undergraduates for an amazing turnaround.

The job is far from over and a great deal of work needs to be done. We are still in need of advisors and housing corporation members , as the question of a new house looms on the horizon. If you would like to help out in either of those areas please call me at 303-526-1312. We need your aid and assistance. At least plan to drop by the house to meet the brothers and have some dinner.

District XXVII - Cal. State-Chico, Calif.-Berkeley, San Jose State

Gordon L. Abel, Jr. Minnesota '97

No report.

District XXVIII

John V. Conway

South Dakota '56

Cal. Poly

Epsilon Delta had a great year. While still a small chapter, the brothers set out last year to solve the financial debt to the General Fraternity that has been burdening them for the past several years. They worked with the Administrative Office in Oxford to reconcile their membership roster and identify exactly how far in debt the chapter was at that time. They then established a realistic payment plan with the Administrative Office that the chapter could meet. After that was set in motion, the chapter set out to establish a meaningful and trusting relationship with their alumni. The result was the establishment of an Epsilon Delta Alumni Association. Thanks to several dedicated alumni, the first meeting was held in San Luis Obispo on May 18 with the following alumni in attendance: Mike Chellsen , Steven Buck , Tony Gallo, Doug Kopcha , Mark Kithcart, George Forni , Sig Alhadad and Matt Lord. The alumni association will work with the chapter in paying off its debt , recruiting top qualified new members, establishing an ongoing relationship with the University and General Fraternity sending undergraduate m embers to various leadership workshops that are available through the General Fraternity, and working toward the mission , vision and goals of the Men of Principle initiative.

In addition to the above , the chapter has secured housing for next year, maint ai ned a 2 965 GPA (above both the all-

men's and all-fraternity GPAs), participated in a food drive with the local Albertson's food store, volunteered time to improve the gardens at Pismo State Campgrounds and continued its Adopta-Highway community service project.

Thanks to the leadership of President John Farcich and Treasurer Casey Cowgill , Epsilon Delta has made its move to reclaim its position as top fraternity on the Cal. Poly campus and in the not too distant future, the west coast.

California-Los Angeles

Gamma Nu had another great year, as the chapter initiated 15 fine young men during the 2001 school year. A major emphasis for the year was scholarship and resulted in attaining a 3.084 GPA for the spring 2001 term and 3.12 for the fall term.

This was Gamma Nu's first year as a Men of Principle chapter. The men held their kick-off retreat on Saturday, October 27, 2001 and established many chapter and individual goals for the year that would assist them in fulfilling their commitment to mission, vision and goals of the Men of Principle initiative. On February 16 the chapter held a mid-year retreat to review its progress, modify existing goals and set new goals for the remainder of the year.

In recognition of the positive changes the chapter has made over the last couple of years, Gamma Nu was honored by being featured in the Spring 2002 edition of The Beta Theta Pi magazine

Many thanks to the following alumni who have stepped up and volunteered to serve as chapter advisors: Chapter Counselor Lorin Vogel ' 99, Financial Advisor Gerald Flinoft '81, New Member Education Nathan Reierson ' 96, Alumni Relations Advisor Douglas Hopper '60, Risk Management Advisor Michael Bongiorno '69, Recruitment Advisor Nicholas Kahrilas '82 and House Corp President Russell Bogda '60

The chapter was active this past year in philanthropic and community service events. They participated in Scholastic Reading Day, The Children's Walk for Life and many of the local sororities ' philanthropic events. In addition , they have been very involved in UCLA's Operation Clean Sweep. Next year they plan on adopting Canfield Elementary School, providing positive role models for the students

The chapter held several alumni and parent events this past year including a BBQ following the Nissan Open Golf tournament at Riviera Country Club honoring brother Scott McCarron ' 89 who finished second this year in the Nissan Open. Dads Day was held in the

fall where fathers and sons attended a UCLA football game at the Rose Bowl. Moms Day was a great success with moms and sons having brunch at the Hollywood Park Racetrack, enjoying an afternoon of horse racing.

Congratulations to Danny Guerrero ' 73, who has just been named the new athletic director for UCLA.

Major emphasis next year will be placed on recruitment , new member education , scholarship, campus involvement and alumni/parent relations.

California-Santa Barbara

Epsilon Pi continues to be an outstanding chapter on campus and now stands at 65 members . At this year's University Greek awards they received the Most Outstanding Scholarship award, having finished above both the all-men's and allfraternity averages.

One of the major goals of the chapter this year was to continue to improve its efforts in rush and recruitment. They met this goal by pledging 26 new men during the year. Of this group, 14 were initiated and the others will be initiated during the fall term.

Epsilon Pi continues to be active in philanthropic and community service events by participating in Adopt-a-Child, Adopt-a-Highway and continues to volunteer time at a local Isla Vista elementary school. They also hosted their annual Beta softball tournament for the American Cancer Society.

In athletics , the chapter won the Fiji soccer tournament and made it to the finals in three other tournaments.

This past year Epsilon Pi hosted a great parent 's alumni weekend that included a successful golf tournament.

There are two areas that Epsilon Pi needs to improve upon in the future. They need to take advantage of the many leadership opportunities that are available to the members through the General Fraternity. The chapter must put a high priority on developing leaders among its underclassmen by sending four members to The Institute for Men of Principle , three to Beta Wilderness Challenge, at least three to NorthAmerican Interfraternity Council's Institute and at least five to Convention. All are outstanding leadership programs and all that the members have to do is provide transportation and the General Fraternity scholarships will take care of the rest.

The second area they need to improve upon is campus involvement and leadership. Every member should be encouraged to participate in school-wide organizations and take a leadership position in that group. It will help the

chapter and school, and members will become better men.

Pepperdine

Zeta Pi has worked very hard this past year to establish a good working relationship with the General Fraternity The chapter's leadership is in the process of establishing a system of self-governance designed to hold each member accountable for all aspects of fraternity life: finances , attendance at meetings , recruitment, ritual events, philanthropy, community service and pledge education

Zeta Pi is still a very young and small chapter (24 members) , with less than 75 alumni. As a chapter the men must examine the ritual of Beta Theta Pi and involve themselves in leadership opportunities offered by the General Fraternity: The Institute for Men of Principle , Beta Wilderness Challenge , UIFI and the General Convention. They must study Beta 's constitution and bylaws and live up to the mission , vision and goals ofthe Fraternity.

The chapter has a full compliment of chapter advisors. In order to develop into a good Beta chapter they must utilize their advisors to the fullest. Over the past three years, communication has not been a strong or consistent asset for the chapter. They need to communicate on a regular basis with all their constituents: General Fraternity, advisors , alumni, University , IFC and community. Members need to be active in the daily life of the University by joining various clubs and running for office whenever possible.

Zeta Pi participated in the annual Songfest, placing second. They participated in homecoming activities with Kappa Kappa Gamma and placed second in the University's Greek Cup events during the second semester. The chapter also participated in philanthropic events with six of the seven sororities as well as three of the six fraternities on campus.

Under the leadership of the current executive board, the chapter should make significant improvements during the next school year.

southern California

Gamma Tau continues to struggle on a number of fronts. The chapter continues to post one of the lowest GPAs of any fraternity on campus Spring semester 2002 GPA was 2.875 when the all-fraternity average was 3.02. USC suspended the chapter's right to rush new members for fall semester 2002 because of poor academic performance. Scholarship must be addressed

The chapter continues to have difficulties keeping the chapter house in a

condition that is acceptable to the University. The University performs unannounced "s pot " checks at the house to ensure it is kept clean and free of physical destruct i on. The chapter very much risks losing the house if it cannot take care of the facility.

Holding members accountable for their actions continues to negatively plague the chapter. Disciplinary action must be taken against individual members who put the chapter at risk because of an unacceptable behavior.

If the existing chapter cannot mitigate the issues listed above, the General Fraternity will consider disbanding the chapter and recolonize in a few years with men who can work within the guidelines of USC.

On a positive note , the chapter continues to be one of the more popular fraternities with the sororities at USC . Alumni, parents or friends of Beta Theta Pi are encouraged to contact me or Brad Christensen at 714-939 - 2231 if they are interested in joining the Gamma Tau advisory team. We need your help.Andrew Buie, 2003-03 regional direc tor

District XXIX

Brion W. Potter

Washington State ' 76

Eastern washington

Ryan Reese , Epsilon Omega 's 2001 chapter president , helped propel the momentum gained from the previous year as a leader in the Greek community. Their first full year as a Men of Principle chapter has been a successful one. They hosted the Northwest Regional Conclave for nine chapters and were able to practice injecting fun into an event while abiding by risk management rules. Guy Perham and David Wright were in attendance and concluded that it was one of the best run, effective conclaves they had seen. Mutual assistance was again demonstrated by assisting Whitman College with their performance of the initiation ritual. For the third consecutive year they earned the District 29 Stan Church ritual award and continue to be one of the best singing chapters in the Northwest They consistently are in the finals for intramural football, basketball and volleyball. Ryan Reese 's representation in the IFC helped fulfill their campus involvement directiv e. The chapter encountered some difficult situations but dealt with every challenge like true Betas Several tough key decisions were made ; as a result , the chapter maintained its reputation as one of strength and high

integrity. Although the chapter recently lost its "Good" status due to financial difficulties , th e alumni plan to assist the chapter in reducing its debt. Alumni hav e enlisted th e help of Omega Financial service, a Greek financial management company, to provide budget construction and tracking. Because of the alumni's quick response , "goo d " status will soon return to Epsilon Omega.

Some advisors recently relocated for career advancement. The need to continually recruit new advisors to help guide the chapter never ends. If you are interested in becoming one, please contact me. Epsilon Omega 's commitment to practicing Men of Prin ci ple concepts will ensure an enhanced Beta experience and a smoother operating chapter.

Idaho

Under the leadership of Dane DeBoer and his executive team , Gamma Gamma has continued to maintain its leadership position in Beta 's broad domain . At the 163 'd Convention , Gamma Gamma won the Sisson award for chapter excellence and the Virginia Tech academic award the fourth time in a row for having the highest GPA (3 .1 4) above the all-men's average in the Northwest Region. They also won the Neal Fosseen academic award at the regional Conclave in Cheney.

The Peter's Trust Alumni Association recognized long-time advisor Elmer Stout by sending he and his wife on an expense-paid trip to Hawaii The active alumni association provided many other improvements to the house.

The men need to continually enjoy the fruits of their labor. Their consistent performance is truly awesome. The relationship with the University is terrific Greek Affairs office staff offer comments such as: "If all of the houses on campus operated and behaved as well as Gamma Gamma , the overall Greek image would elevate. Campus tour guides always try to include a visit to the Gamma Gamma house. " The chapter continues to represent the Northw es t region with class in its commitment to the principles of"dry " rush. They are looking forward to another successful rush this year. Gamma Gamma alumni can be very proud of their chapter. Beta 's highest chapter award, the Knox award , should be their target for next year. It would be a fitting award for these high achievers.

washington State

Gamma Theta formally celebrated its reorganization by hosting a reinstallation banquet in Pullman, Feb. 2002. Representing the Gen era l Fraternity, Guy Perham ' 50 , d e livered a masterful keynote address and Director of Chapter

Development Judson Horras, was master of ceremonies. Fraternal Fifties were also celebrated. Truly all had a good time.

The men produced many awards this year by winning Greek Week, outstanding philanthropy and new member education honors , and Jason Roesler was voted fraternity president of the year. The regional conclave produced the Songfest trophy, led by Chorister Dan Farnham. President Ryan Stoyko received the Sisson award from Senator Lugar at the General Convention. Gamma Theta continues to rank in the top three academically including the highest percentage of men on the president 's honor roll.

A full house should be attainab le this year due to the Men of Principle message and Recruitment Through Scholarship. Quoting Ryan Stoyko, "Our recruitment focuses on taking Betas not making Betas " A full house will provide refreshing relief to previously tight budgets. Continued development will require improved attendance at the General Convention and Men of Principle leadership seminars. Alumni and actives have a right to be proud of Gamma Theta's accomplishments.

Whitman

Gamma Zeta operated the entire year under "good " status. Chapter leadership has been improved during the past three years. Undergraduate and alumni members are to be commended for the ongoing effort to build a strong chapter of our great and good Fraternity.

Rob Martin 's leadership, responsiveness and dedication as chapter president have not gone unnoticed The core leaders within the chapter are providing a springboard for continued success. Dean of Students Chuck Cleveland volunteered many complements about the chapter's undergraduates. His key underlying tone referenced the men's pride in Beta.

The six participants at the regional conclave held in Cheney, Wash., exhibited evidence of this pride. Arne Backstrom earned all-American honors at the USCSA national skiing championships in N.H. James Caron was also an all -Am erican at the USCSA national snowboarding championships where he finished second overall for men. Brooks , Emil and Ben made the all-star team for their league as well.

This past year the chapter conducted a decent initiation. I would suggest the men of Gamma Zeta establish a goal to assign greater emphasis on practicing the formal ritual because its underlying theme represents the precepts of Beta. Special thanks goes to the Eastern Washington chapter for , again, assisting the

members during their formal initiation ritual. Continued active involvement of the alumni with the chapter is needed. If you are interested in becoming an advisor, contact the General Fraternity. The men need to intensify their internal drive in order to improve and continue to be a successful Beta chapter. I am confident the men will continue to respond well to challenges put before them.

District XXX

John F. Kanan Arizona '67

The Region B/C conclave for 200203 will be held at the University of Oregon. Although Beta Rho will host the conclave, it will be sponsored by the Oregon Triad ofWillamette, Oregon State and Oregon. We look forward to the spirit of Beta Theta Pi with Betas in the Northwest and Canada.

Oregon

Beta Rho has continued to strive for excellence over the past year. The highlight for the chapter was President Guy Perham's visit. Guy's remarks and leadership left a lasting impression on the entire membership. The chapter strength has reached 45 with a projected pledge class of 20 for the coming fall term under the leadership of brothers Nick Bogen and Tyler Rogoway.

Their strength management plan encompasses a 12-month program and focuses on both increased chapter membership and member involvement. Although under the financial burden, created by the collapse of Capital Consultants, the chapter has maintained a zero accounts receivable for the second year and a financial budget, which is both detailed and comprehensive. Dick Church, corporation board president, has diligently worked to complete refinancing of the chapter house, which is projected for September.

Beta Rho's involvement with leadership programs included four brothers attending The Institute for Men of Principle and 20 members in attendance at the regional conclave. They ended the year academically with a 2.98 GPA and under the mentoring of Academic Advisor Mike Walters, will move toward exceeding the all -m en's university average.

The greatest challenge for the chapter in the coming year will be adherence to the substance-free Greek policy established by the University. Their focus will be compliance with their risk management policy under the guidance of Bryan

Becker, risk management advisor.

Finally, I commend past President Jesse Brown for his dedication, leadership and focus on the Beta spirit and look forward to working with Shane Meisel, Pat Gilligan, Saba Tahan and the rest of the chapter in the coming year.

Oregon State

Gamma Mu, although struggling for the past year, has now turned the corner and realized its responsibilities toward achievement of the standards and requirements for reinstatement of its charter in the coming year.

Alumni support, headed by House Corporation Board President Ron Church, has been instrumental in maintaining a stable financial position for continued operations the past year. Their focus in the coming year will be on strength management, recruitment and retention, academic excellence and a pledge education program modeled after the Men of Principle initiative. They attended the regional conclave with 12 members and initiated seven new members as well as attendance at the 163rd General Convention with three brothers present. They have been actively involved with the Greek Life office on campus throughout the year and participated in numerous University-sponsored activities. Their advisory team of five, headed by Matt Turner, has dedicated itselfto fulfilling the goals that the colony has set for itself toward regaining its charter.

I would be remiss in not recognizing Andy Watling , education consultant, for his dedication, assistance and perseverance in assisting the colony over the past year. He truly is a reflection of the dedication and professionalism of the men who serve our chapters and colonies. I look forward to working with Ryan Short, Chad Hammer and Pat Cummings in attaining goals for the coming year.

Willamene

The Betas of Gamma Sigma have continued to excel through another year. After a difficult period in January, the chapter has continued to focus on academic excellence and strength management, recruitment and retention.

The chapter has surpassed the allmen's average for the past three semesters with all members active in campus and community activities. Their involvement with the community includes volunteer support of local elementary schools , Boys and Girls Club, YMCA Teen Center and the Salem Outreach Center. They have made tremendous strides in the development of their relationship with the chapter alumni by

holding a banquet in the Portland area , an excellent newsletter and annual golf tournament.

Involvement with Beta leadership programs included five men at the 163rd General Convention, three men to The Institute for Men of Principle, one to UIFI, three men to the regional conclave and one to Beta Wilderness Challenge. They have developed a new pledge education program modeled after the Men of Principle initiative as well as a recruitment program chaired by Nathan Kenyon '05 and Mike Ruygrok ' 05 which promises to be a very successful one .

Under the leadership of Duncan Libby, Rob Arndt, Mike Rice and the gentleman of Gamma Sigma, this year promises to be one of the most outstanding in the chapter's history. I applaud the chapter and the dedicated advisor staff for their focus and dedication to the values our Fraternity represents.

District XXXI

James M. Strilesky

British Columbia '72

British Columbia

Gamma Omicron, in spite of its past successes and recognition, continues to build and rebuild itself as it strives to become still a better Beta chapter.

Accordingly , it has maintained traditional areas of strength in recruiting a class of 30 good men , recapturing the intramural sports award and listing five of the top 10 intramural athletes on campus. Traditionally also, brothers continue to strive to respectfully maintain an aging house in the face of significant alumni fund raising , led by Jim Kershaw '81 and Craig Campbell '80 , to rebuild the chapter house in the coming two years.

Nevertheless, the men of Gamma Omicron have continued to explore and grow beyond traditional areas of strength by increasingly incorporating values of Beta ritual into the pledge program and sending two men to The Institute for Men of Principle and one man to the UIFI leadership program. In short, Gamma Omicron continues to be a chapter on the move.

In the coming year, I am confident the chapter will continue its tradition of setting higher goals and not resting on past successes. Brothers realize they must continue to implement Beta values in both pledge and active member programming; increase focus on academics (continuing with the Recruitment Through Scholarship program will h elp ,)

find strategies/programming to increase accountability, respect and brotherhood and monitor progress on goals in a formative rather than summative process.

Puuet Sound

Delta Epsilon continues to grow in siz e and spirit as a chapter of Beta Theta Pi. More alumni stepping forward to volunteer as advisors has been instrumental in this development and will be critical in assisting the chapter to reach the next level of development. Special mention must be made of Alex Petrovic, Truman State '88, who , stepping down as chapter counselor, has provided dedicated service to the chapter.

As a chapter, members are beginning to understand and appreciate the responsibilities and benefits of brotherhood . They are proud of the degrees of diversity and unity that exist in the chapter. Interfraternal relations are positive and sound risk management practices are resulting in positive relationships in the chapter and University community.

Specific indicators are illustrative of the chapters progress : three Betas hold positions on IFC, broad commitment and participation in rush week planning and events resulted in a very successful recruitment effort. Social event planning with sororities has grown significantly over the year. Advisor involvement in a new member education program has resulted in positive and unified action among all members of the chapter Alumni involvement in terms of advising and financial support is growing.

In the coming year, brothers will need to focus on a goal that will take them to the next level of growth and development. The process of being recognized as a Sisson award chapter would do this. The application process will assist them in addressing areas that continue to need attention in the coming year: brotherhood development activities , year-round recruitment and executive organization and planning. They will need additional advisor support in conjunction with their commitment if they are to be as successful as I know they can be

washington

Beta Omega has be en fortunate to have six years of outstanding leadership in the active chapter as well as the Alumni Housing Board The heritage of strong leadership continued this past year with President Yannis Koumantaros and the executive board of the chapter. Some may remember that the rebuilding process for Beta Omega, started in the spring of 1996 , and the alumni leaders who made this happen From that date to n ow the chapter has c ontinued to build on the

core principl e s that have made Beta so great. At the Gen eral Convention , Beta Omega again won the Sisson award for excellence in chapter operations.

All ar e as of the chapter 's operation are working well. Participation at meetings, campus leadership , IFC leadership , rush , pledge education, risk management , social , alumni affairs and finances are all running smoothly The chapter 's involvement in philanthropy continues to grow. A key measure of its growth and maturity is how the men handle difficulties internally. They tackl e difficult problems that are inherent with any chapter the size and age of Beta Omega , and their decisions are sound and well thought out. One need only attend a chapter m e eting and observe the attendance and participation to see how far they have come in the past six years. Formal initiations continue to improve each year, including singing. The chapter is rapidly advancing to be a contender for the district ritual award .

Under the leadership of the 2002 -03 Chapter President Cameron Tangney and his executive team, I expect to see Beta Omega continue to be the dominant fraternity at the University of Washington, and a leader in the Northwest region. The alumni advisors continue to play a very important role in the chapter 's continued success. They, too, are to be congratulated. Alumni and actives of Beta Omega are fortunate to have such dedicated advisors. All should be proud of the chapter's solid growth and continued commitment to excellence in all areas of its operation. - Ri chard E Phenneger, regional director

District XXXII

Claud (Buddy) Croft

Southern Methodist ' 60 southern Methodist Spirit remains high in the chapter. They are well thought of on c ampus , both b y their peers as well as the administration ; however, they do hav e some probl e ms that need to be addressed. In the past, chapter officers hav e not managed income well and have allowed a major d ebt to accumulate with th e Univ ersity. It will be n e c essar y for th e input of outsid e funds to r e tir e the d ebt in the tim e that the University d emands.

Famil y and busin e ss d e mand s are k ee ping th e c hapter advisor fr o m participating as mu ch a s n e ed e d . " Do c" Bre e den , long-time facult y advi s or ,

retired from his position this spring and moved to North Carolina to be with his wife who has relocated The chapter d e sperat ely needs four or five advisors immediately.

Scholarship is another concern that must be addressed. With a GPA of 2 7 , the chapter is ranked last of the fraternities. I believe that our GPA can be imporved by reworking our membership list , but more attention needs to be paid to whom we pledge and how they perform as pledges

Texas-Arlinuron

Housing and numbers remain the principal problems with the chapter. We can use some more alumni in advisor positions as both Scott Royal and Scott Harris are "expecting" in the near future and their time will be limited. Bills are current and four pledges have been committed for fall rush. These Betas are performing. Let's give them some help.

Texas Tech

The chapter remains in first place in grades among the larger fraternities. Members' accounts receivable have been in deplorable shape for some time; however, the current administration is holding the individuals financially responsible to remain active. Continued enforcement of these policies will have the chapter in good shape by semester's end. I have felt a more positive attitude in the chapter and am hoping that this attitude will be reflected in fall rush We continue to need more alumni involved with the chapter in advisory positions.

District XXXIII

Stavan R. Bhatt

Louisville '98

Expectations are very high for the 2002-03 academic year in District 33. My minimum expectation for the year is for all five chapters to submit Sisson award applications and in turn, garner many accolades at the 164 1h General Convention in Oxford. With the district's three Men of Principle partnered chapters at Eastern Kentucky, Louisville and Southern Illinois, the district has the rich and long lasting histories of Hanover (Iota) and Centre (Epsilon.) I see no reason why District 33 cannot shine above all other districts in Beta's broad domain!

Cenrre

Centre had a productive year recruiting the second largest pledge class on campus and initiating 13 young men into

Epsilon in the spring. Under the leadership of Joe Bayless, Epsilon is posed to return to Sisson status while continuing to cultivate the intellect that the chapter has done so proudly in the past. With Bayless's leadership , Epsilon had a very uplifting goal-setting session that should lead Centre over the hump. Epsilon , for the first time in recent memory, now has an active alumni advisory team in place with the direction of Regional Director Jerry Blesch.

There are areas of concern that must be remedied by Epsilon such as limiting risk management liability, improving the academic status, utilizing aspects of the Men of Principle initiative for chapter programming and pledge education, educational programming in the areas of alcohol use and behavioral facets and increasing senior involvement in the chapter organization . The chapter is a priority for me and will receive utmost assistance in conjunction with the advisory team.

Easrern Kenruckv

Delta Xi had an excellent year, garnering seven awards on its campus and celebrating its 30 1h anniversary. Eastern Kentucky now has its sights set on housing and , with the assistance of Chapter Counselor Jim McClanahan and Housing Corp President Martin Cobb , this goal of communal living will be reached.

Jay Simpson, current president, has ambitious goals and aspirations that will be served well to lead Delta Xi into the next year. I am expecting great things from Eastern Kentucky at next year 's Convention. Eastern Kentucky will lose a significant amount of leadership with graduating seniors in December and May and it is a must that they recruit tenaciously in the fall.

The chapter will need to improve upon timely financial collection from undergraduate members, as well as improving upon its cumulative academic status. A bright side was the awarding of the Virginia Tech most improved GPA award at the 163 'd Convention. One area of concern is the chapter failed to submit any award applications for the 163 'd Convention , down-sizing its stellar year. The chapter must place accountability for all members as a priority. Delta Xi is in good hands with one of the largest advisory teams in Beta's broad domain and with its continued support , Delta Xi will shine as a Men of Principle partnered chapter. I look forward to working with the chapter advisory team and undergraduates

Hanover

Iota has been welcomed as the district's

fifth chapter, making 3 3 one of the • largest in the Beta's domain I have hopes for Hanover in pushing it forward to greater pastures rather than resting on its laurels.

Hanover, under the leadership of Grant Saunders , secured and opened new housing on campus- hearty congratulations to Iota and its alumni. The chapter is on "warning" status due to two risk management events. The advisory team is in the process of becoming established. My hopes are that Iota will have a fiveman advisory team in the areas of : chapter counselor, recruitment, risk management, ritual/pledge education and financial. Shane Corsetti , educational consultant, along with the assistance of Greek Advisor Katy Lowe , have led the foundation to fulfill these positions.

Key areas of improvement must be seen in the following: renewed understanding of the seven obligations and Beta ritual, academic improvement, creation of a working Kai Committee, improved leadership on the part of each undergraduate and continued recruitment of those members who will reflect positively upon Iota's rich and successful history. Hanover should see major improvement with the help of the advisory team and my support. My experiences with Iota have been uplifting and pleasant thus far as I look forward to helping Iota garner Sisson status next year.

Louisville

Delta Pi celebrated its 30 th anniversary in the fall of 2001. The housing corporation continues to work diligently with the University Greek Housing Committee to secure authorization to fund raise and start the construction of a centralized Beta house.

At the 163 'd General Convention , Delta Pi was awarded its ninth Sisson award, the third in four years. Louisville continued its strong relationship with the Three Point Attack Against Cancer program created by Beta -great Norm Stewart , by raising $128,000.

In the inaugural year of the Men of Principle partnership , the chapter did prosper as improvements are needed in the areas of pledge retention, financial collections, prompt payments to the General Fraternity, leadership development , minimum member standards and risk management. Certain behavioral and leadership attitudes must be improved upon if Delta Pi expects to return to Knox award status.

The chapter, under the direction of Tim Learn , must seek to not be adequate but to move forward. The chapter is commended on the following: formation of its Kai Committee, return to the singing

stage in the annual Fryberger Sing, philanthropic efforts, relationship with Omega Financial to collect balances and initiation of three founding members of the Nu Sigma Chi. A 10-man advisory team will help to jump-start the chapter to greater success in 2002 -03.

southern Illinois

Southern Illinois entered its second year partnered with the Men of Principle initiative with great expectations but ended the year with questions to be answered. Where are they going, and who will they be? The chapter has a rich and enduring history since it's chartering in 1998.

The chapter struggled with negative behavioral choices and attitudes; however, the chapter has pressed onward with renewed vigor. Under the leadership of Marty Obst, a past IGA president on the SIU campus, Zeta Omicron is poised for Knox acclaim in 2002-03. The chapter did garner many awards at the 163'd Convention such as the Sisson award, Virginia Tech award for Region I, Campus Involvement award and runnerup for the John Holt Duncan Ongoing Service award.

The chapter must continue to seek the assistance of its advisory team and General Fraternity resources. The following areas of improvement are needed: educational programming geared to behaviors and choices, renewed guidance of the Beta obligations and principles, minimum chapter standards for the members, adherence to the chapter by -laws and instructions and recruitment/retention of pledges. My expectations are high for Zeta Omicron as they should be for its alumni and undergraduate members.

District XXXIV - Baylor, Houston, Texas, Texas A&M, Texas A&M-Corpus

Christi

Brad Ault, Texas Tech '94

No report

District XXXV - Utah

Spencer R. Nielson, Utah '00 No report.

District XXXVII

James D. Keeler

Minnesota '89

Arizona

Delta Beta had a fun and successful year. A recent highlight was winning the Sisson award at this year's Convention. In attendance to accept the award were President C.J. Musil and Sophomore Fellow Andy Lemieux. Accolades go to Patrick Regan

for all of his work in preparing the award application.

The chapter has been successful in all its endeavors It is a leading fraternity on campus in the areas of academics , campus involvement , leadership and philanthropy. The spring semester active GPA was 2.8 , and the pledge GPA was 2.9, ranking it 11 lh out of 26 fraternities. Eight brothers achieved a 4.0, and 15 achieved a 3.8 or better. The chapter takes academics seriously, its motto being "school comes first , because we are here to earn a college degree."

The chapter sets itself apart from others by its unmatched involvement in campus organizations Many members our involved in various organizations like IFC, honor 's college, athletics/intramural and University government. Congratulations to Dan Suh who was elected ASUA senator. The brothers also participated in several community service functions and philanthropies including "Beta Theta sPike," which is the annual volleyball fund raiser benefiting the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.

Delta Beta initiated 26 members last January, and will initiate nine members this fall. Membership now stands at 82, and chapter dues are current. Recruitment through Scholarship continues to be a successful tool. The chapter will be sending out the annual Beta scholarship application to all incoming freshman males this fall.

The chapter is working with the University to gain a spot for new chapter housing on Fraternity row, as the condition of the house is rather old, run down and poor. Alumni support in this area is needed and always appreciated. Chapter Advisor Mark Harlan and local area alumni raised more than $1 , 500 to upgrade the chapter house electrical wiring to meet safety standards and to handle today's computer usage. Way to go alumni!

Delta Beta would like to invite all area alumni to this year's homecoming event scheduled for Saturday, Nov 9 vs. UCLA. The chapter has several events planned over the weekend for alumni and families, and will be sending out informational updates via its popular e-mail newsletter. If you would like to be added to the list, please email Vice President Jon Hobson. Come celebrate and renew Beta friendships!

Nevada-Las Vegas

Zeta Kappa brothers look forward to an exciting school year. The chapter ended the 2001 -02 school year on a high note after some initial struggles. The chapter worked very hard to overcome several hurdles in the areas of

University recognition/relations , goalsetting, finances , recruitment, retention and academics. Special recognition goes to past President Scott Pajak, who was awarded the Greek President of the Year award, and outgoing Chapter Advisor Jordan Strub, Cornell ' 81, who was named chapter advisor of the year. The chapter appreciates their determination and hard work. The chapter would also like to extend its best wishes to Strub whose work requires his relocation to San Diego.

One of Zeta Kappa's biggest accomplishments last semester was taking highest GPA honors on campus for actives and pledges out of all fraternities. Actives combined for a 2.95 GPA while pledges achieved a 2. 72 GPA. The following brothers were at the top of their classes: Jeffrey Hahn (3.57) , Scott Pajak (3.67), Jason Reinhardt (3.77) and Todd Smith (3.66.)

The chapter had a zero balance with the General Fraternity prior to Convention. The chapter sent Brandon Pascual to The Institute for Men of Principle in Oxford and Patrick Dukemajian as chapter delegate to the General Convention in Kansas City. The chapter applied for, but did not win , the Sisson award. I fully expect the chapter to continue to improve in the areas mentioned above and apply again next year. With the start ofthe school year comes new leadership and fresh ideas. I look forward to working with President Evan Hummel and new Chapter Advisor Michael Jorgensen '99 to revamp the chapter's risk management and recruitment/pledge education programs to bring them more in -line with the Men of Principle initiative.

I also look forward to visiting this fall to present a Loving Cup to the men that was purchased on their behalf by the brothers of the Phoenix/Valley of the Sun Alumni Association.

District XXXVDI - Bishop's, Carleton, Maine

Philippe C. Hanna , Bishop 's ' 99 No report.

District XXXIX

Daniel H. Farmer

Cincinnati '75

central Florida

This has been an outstanding year for the colony. Twenty - two new brothers were initiated, bringing the total to 45. Of these , 13 have attended UIFI , The Institute for Men of Principle and Beta Wilderness Challenge. The colony ranks fourth

academically with a GPA of 2.815. Philanthropic endeavors include, among others, "First Serve" sponsored in conjunction with the U.S. Tennis Assn. Dance Marathon. A house corporatiOn was established and the colony occupied its first permanent home this year. The colony is focused on fulfilling the chartering requirements and intends to petition for full chapter status at the 164th Convention. The colony's biggest challenge is in the area of alumni relations. Events are not well attended by local alumni and the need for additional advisors to the chapter and the house corporation continues.

florida

The chapter remains strong despite a risk management issue that occurred earlier this year that resulted in the chapter being suspended. Fortunately, the chapter took responsibility for its actions, and through the positive actions of an excellent executive board and a core group of dedicated brothers, the situation was resolved and the chapter was returned to good status. Highlights include the design of an award-winning web site, chapter participation in Dance Marathon (which helped to raise more than $200,000 for charity) and successful family and Dads Weekend events attended by more than 240 parents. Five brothers sit on the planning board for the Gator Growl, UF's largest student homecoming event. Eric James '04, chapter president, was awarded a Beta Theta Pi Foundation scholarship. The chapter's biggest challenge involves the chapter house , which is in poor condition and needs major renovation. Alumni support is not only needed in this effort but also to assist the chapter in advisory positions.

South florida

The South Florida chapter has been troubled with many problems this past year. Most have been related to apathy and finances. As a result of these problems , the alumni decided to initiate a chapter reorganization , which began in late August. This newly reorganized undergraduate group consists of 17 young men, all of whom are dedicated to rebuilding the chapter into the position of prominence it once held. They are supported by an equally dedicated group of alumni advisors. The new chapter house has broken ground and will be ready for occupancy in the fall of 2003. The house corporation and the alumni association are actively seeking additional alumni assistance in this venture.

District XL- George Washington, Johns Hopkins, Maryland

Douglas G. Grace

Bowling Green '93

No report.

District XLII - Florida Atlantic, Nova Southeastern

RobertS. Biloni

Florida Atlantic '95

No report.

District XLIII - Clemson, Furman

Douglas B. White, Jr., South Florida ' 93

No report.

District XLIV

Stephen L. Hampe Washington in St. Louis '69

Saint Louis

What a year for the newly chartered Zeta Tau chapter! They were delighted to not only bring home a charter but also won the member education, risk management, North Dakota newsletter and Wichita State awards Rush Chairman Tony Darr said, " We are looking forward to rush and a terrific school year." The chapter sights are set on achieving the Knox award this year.

Truman State

Zeta Xi is working with the University and the advisory team to find a suitable house for the chapter. Chapter President Matt Walczewski has confirmed that a new site is soon to be selected. The chapter was able to have 24 men attend the 163 'd Convention. Rush plans are already under way with a strong rush expected.

washington in St Louis

Alpha Iota looks forward to another successful year beginning with the Men of Principle fall kickoff at the end of September. The men are excited about the chapter room, based on original drawings from Oxford. Plans are to select a contractor and begin work during the fall semester. With a full compliment of chapter advisors, recruitment is focusing on a strong rush program.

District XLVI

B.

Tennessee

Delta Kappa had three actives and one alumni attending leadership opportunities within Beta this summer. Stephen Garrett and Ryan Dainty attended The Institute for Men of Principle and Matt Carver attended Beta Wilderness Challenge. Chapter Counselor Greg Tipps served as a facilitator during a session ofl The Institute for Men of Principle.

The chapter pursued the Recruitment1 Through Scholarship process and sen applications to incoming freshman of- · fering the opportunity to apply for the $500 John Reily Knox memorial schol- · arship.

The chapter set up a housing corpora- · tion and installed a new board of direc- · tors in August. Several alumni from the • different generations have offered tOt serve on the Board or work in some ca- · pacity. We are looking at alternatives to 1 housing because of plans by the University to extend the parking garage along 1 Lake Avenue.

The chapter received two awards during Convention- campus involvement and honorable mention for John Holt Duncan service project (for the annual Beta/Zeta Spring Splash benefiting the ' Boys and Girls Club.)

Academically, the chapter ranked second among fraternities for the spring 2002 semester with a combined GPA of 2.94 The chapter was honored as one of only three fraternities on campus with the IFC Chapter of Excellence award. Three individuals were honored at the IFC banquet: Joe Bechely (outstanding Greek senior), Trey Sarten (outstanding Greek sophomore) and Greg Tipps (outstanding chapter advisor.) Bechely was also recognized with the Torchbearer award , the highest University honor given to a graduating senior. ..

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Beta Theta Pi Foundation 2002 Fiscal Year Review

As Beta Theta Pi family and friends reminisce, celebrate and plan for the future, the Fraternity's focus on values-based leadership, academic achievement, community service and member recruitment continues to be emphasized through effective educational programming

"Beta Theta Pi has experienced a renewal of community spirit as a result of the shocking 9/11 terrorist attacks," commented Director of the Beta Foundation Jonathan Brant, Miami '7 5. Foundation gifts maintained some degree of stability although a shortfall of $80,000 under budgeted projections was realized by the BLF.

" Initially, giving to the Beta Foundation decreasedi but, I am convinced that this was because Betas were donating needed funds to relief efforts in New York City, Pennsylvania and Washington, DC," Brant explained .

By November, the Foundation was receiving increased support from brothers Gifts and bequests from members and friends, grants and corporate matching gifts to the Foundation totaled $1,216,453 for fiscal year 2002 Of this total, $747,058 was received as the result of the direct maiVphone campaign and pledges from previous campaigns

Restricted gifts to chapter funds totaled $117,591 and gifts to the Administrative Office Building Fund totaled $24,199. Almost $45,000 was collected for named scholarship funds and $53,500 was raised to sponsor attendance at The Institute for Men of Principle and Beta Wilderness Challenge Also included in the restricted fund total was a gift of $25,000, which was given to pay for a Betaowned life insurance policy

FOUNDATION REVIEW

Planned giving of $206,000 was the result of estate gifts from Frederic R Jaeger, Wittenberg ' 31 ; William S B Carlson, Carnegie Mellon '3 5; L. Robert Clough, South Dakota ' 4 9, and Charles N . Cresap, MIT'42

"We are achieving our goal of increasing the number of brothers who donate to Beta Theta Pi," reported Brant, who, along with Associate Director Martin Cobb, made personal visits to 11 4 alumni "The more brothers demonstrate mutual assistance, the more we can accomplish in providing leadership education to students "

Foundation trustees announced that $96,250 was awarded for tuition assistance to 7 4 collegians for the 2002-03 academic year Newly established scholarship funds include the Robert L. Cottrell Oxford Cup Scholarship and the L. Robert Clough Scholarship (funded through an estate gift of $130,000 to benefit members of the South Dakota chapter )

"More men than ever before and more chapters than ever before have benefited from scholarships,

experiential learning opportunities and personal assistance provided through the Men of Principle initiative, " added Brant. "No Beta, no chapter must go without the educational assistance available from the Fraternity "

Key performance indicators for Men of Principle partnered chapters showed an increase in initiated membership, pledge class membership, percentage of chapters above the campus all-mens and all-fraternity academic averages and average number of advisors.

The Beta Foundation provided needed leadership training for new groups as well as existing chapters Charters were granted to Saint Louis and William & Mary at this past Convention In the future, our educational programming will continue to assist Beta 's recolonization efforts at Central Florida, Cincinnati, Connecticut, East Carolina, Miss issippi, Oklahoma State, Oregon State and Virginia Tech Some 100 alumni associations provide support to area chapters as .

In just four years, gifts to the BLF have allowed Beta to provide educational programs and scholarships to

twice the number of members. Yet , there are thousands of additional brothers who will not be able to participate fully until the BLF grows significantly.

This past fiscal year, the Foundation welcomed 54 2 first-time alumni donors, an increase of 11 7 supporters from fiscal 2001 . More assistance is needed, however, to provide unlimited opportunities

Four sessions each of Th e Institute and Beta Wilderness Challenge were held this past summer, providing leadership and ritual education to 225 brothers. The Foundation was able to provide Recruitment Through Scholarship grants to all 54 applicants .

Generous donations made expansion of this important program possible; however, with more chapters and colonies applying for scholarship funding, the Foundation will need to seek more financial support to assist chapters with scholarship programs that demonstrates our Fraternity is serious about academic achievement.

"Beta's reputation and membership grow at the same time," explained Brant. "We are associating our Fratern ity w ith excellence in

higher education , and ,... attracting bright young men "

"These results are promising and we know Betas throughout Canada and the U S agree, " reaffirmed Brant.

The Foundation conducted a campaign feasibility study by a professional consultant that involved interviews with 56 Betas who represent seven different constituencies of leaders within the Fraternity Those surveyed endorsed the direction of the Fraternity and affirmed Beta ' s initiatives

With so many young men looking to Beta Theta Pi as the fraternity of the future, the Foundation hopes to expand its ability to provide for this unlimited potential Your contributions will continue to sustain the Fraternity's cause, voice and vision .

If you would like a copy of the complete 44 -page Beta Theta Pi Foundation Annual Report, Fiscal 2002, please call th e Foundation at 1-800800-2382 or visit www.Beta ThetaPi org

Additional Educational Activities

The Beta Theta Pi Founda' tion provides numerous opportunities for its members, families and volunteers to excel in academics and leadership . Gifts made to the Beta Leadership Fund have allowed for meaningful increases in the educational activity underwritten by the Foundation.

The Foundation awarded

54-$500 Recruitment

Through Scholarship grants last spring for use during the 2002-03 academic year .

Chapters inform incoming students on campus of the availability of Beta scholarships for tuition assistance Student applicants meet Betas during · the application process and the entire campus learns about Beta Theta Pi's commitment to academic achievement.

Those receiving grants were Arizona, Ball State, British Columbia, Central Florida, Cincinnati, Clemson, Colorado School of Mines, Connecticut, Denver, Eastern Kentucky, Florida, Georgia, Houston, Idaho, Iowa, Iowa State, John Hopkins, Kansas State, Kettering, Lehigh, Maryland, Miami, Middle Tennessee State, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri-Kansas City, Nebraska, North

Dakota, Northwestern, Oklahoma State, Oregon, Oregon State, Pennsylvania, Purdue, Saint Louis, South Dakota, Southern Illinois, Tennessee, Tennessee Tech, Texas, Texas A&M-Corpus Christi, Texas Tech, Toledo, Truman State, Villanova, Washington & Jefferson, Washington State, West Chester, Westminster, Wichita State, Willamette, William & Mary, Wittenberg and Wright State

The Foundation awarded scholarships to 4 5 Betas to attend last summer ' s Undergraduate Interfraternity Institute ( U/FI .) This North-American Interfraternity Conference (NIC) program is a principlecentered institute, designed to create momentum toward positive change for campus

and Greek communities

Chapters utilizing U/FI scholarship were Alabama, Auburn, British Columbia, California-Berkeley, Central Florida, Cincinnati, Colorado Mines, Connecticut, Eastern Kentucky, Idaho, Kansas State, Louisville, Miami, Minnesota, Mississippi, Middle Tennessee State, Northwestern, Oklahoma State, Oregon State, Pennsylvania, Puget Sound, Saint Louis, Southern Illinois, Texas, Texas A&M, Toledo, Truman State, Villanova, Washington & Jefferson, Washington in Saint Louis, Washington State, West Virginia and William & Mary.

The Foundation also sponsored a record-breaking 2 3 participants to the NICs Futures Ouest, which focuses on leadership and personal

development for the fraternal experience and beyond . Betas attending represented Ball State, Cincinnati, Eastern Kentucky, Georgia, Idaho, Kansas State, Maine, Miami, Minnesota, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oklahoma State, Oregon State, Saint Louis, and Washington State .

To provide professional development for Fraternity risk managers and house corporation volunteers, the Foundation offered scholarships to attend peer conferences Taking advantage of the training were Jim Curtis, Wisconsin '86; Barry Kellby, Maine '69; Dan Farmer, Cincinnati '7 5, and Dave White, Washington & Jefferson '77.

Eight Designated Educational Area (DEA) grants were awarded from chapter fund accounts Grants assisted Iowa State, Kettering, Miami, Mich igan State, Minnesota, Nebraska, Oregon State and Wittenberg in construction or renovation of educational areas. Operational funding is available from chapter funds to cover the annual expenses to operate these educational areas in subsequent years .

The Beta Foundation's DEA grant assisted eight chapters with expenses to upgrade chapter learning facilities Above, Kettering chapter installed a state-of-the-art computer room .

The Institute for Men of Principle

Energizing! That is one characteristic of The Institute for Men of Principle - the five-day values-based leadership institute designed to enhance the Beta experience.

"It's an exciting time," said Chapter Treasurer Jared Shusterman, Virginia '04.

" The Institute provided all of us with the knowledge of how to strengthen our chapter and at the same time, retain the founders' original vision."

Through reinforcement of the goals of Men of Principle, participants gain a deeper understanding of how the principles and obligations of the Fraternity can take a chapter to a higher level.

One hundred ninety-three Betas representing 8 3 chapters participated in the 2002 Institute for Men of Principle,

while 6 7 Beta volunteers and Greek affairs professionals served as facilitators during the four sessions.

''All chapters can benefit by sending an emerging leader to The Institute," said Associate Director for Men of Principle David Rae, British Columbia '00 .

"Values-based education, leadership and brotherhood are the cornerstones of the experience," Rae added.

The Institute will be offered in four sessions in 2003 -May 24-28, May 31-June 4, June

"One

programs. Programming includes team-building, effective confrontation, increasing chapter motivation, leadership techniques, fraternal values and service learning.

"During this intense week, we've grown as Betas and as people, leaving us with a renewed vision and inspiration," said Matthew Suonier, Washington and Jefferson '04.

"I feel much

have

how to encourage brother participation . My goal is to get older guys in the house and alumni more involved in our everyday adivities."

more equipped to make my chapter's dreams and

- Ryan Kibler, Purdue '04 aspirations a reality " 7-11 andJune21-25.

The Institute, selected as the best use of a foundation grant for a Greek program by The Foundations Seminar, is recognized as one of the Fraternity world ' s most thorough and innovative

Small group discussions provide for exchange and collection of ideas and resources . Participants also partake in giving-of-self education exercises

" Institute participants are motivated to improve their chapters," reported Rae "The

graduates leave with a refreshed outlook and many resources from the experience Celebrating and understanding Beta Theta Pi for five days with 60 brothers results in a positive mental attitude."

Alumni can help by sponsoring an undergraduate, or by volunteering to become a facilitator. For more details, please contact the Beta Theta Pi Foundation, 800-800BETA.

thing in particular that I

learned is

Beta Wilderness Challenge

'05, articulated in his team's group journal, "In challenging myself, I tested my limits, my strengths and accepted those weaknesses and limits in an attempt not to entirely change myself, but rather to learn to carry and accept them "

" This leadership expe rience has allo w ed me to clear my mind in order to concentrate on the important issues in my life, " stated Thomas DeMattia, William and Mar y ' 04 .

"Every once in a while, man takes a risk to step outside his comfort zone," wrote Ryan Francis, Saint Louis '05, as he and nine other undergraduate Betas from North America achieved their goal by ascending one of the peaks in the mountains of Utah during the second annual Beta Wilderness Challenge (BWC.)

"The Beta Wilderness Challenge has been an inspiring time for me - affording me the opportunity to marvel at the beauty of nature and the strength of man, " added Francis.

During this past summer, four 1 O-man groups of Beta

collegians committed themselves to becoming one with nature and revisiting the founding principles of the Fraternity The goal : to gain self-awareness, enhance personal leadership skills and understand the ritual to lead one's chapter upon returning to the collegiate setting.

During the seven-day adventure, participants also studied and practiced the concepts of leadership, trust, giving and receiving feedback, communication and teamwork Time is also spent on personal thought and reflection

As Shane Clark, M iam i

On the physical side, Betas scaled a 12,500+ foot mountain, learned how to read a map and compass, rappelled down an 80 - foot

Jason Meidinger, South Dakota ' 03 , agrees, " BWC is not merely a learning experience; it is a gaining experience I've gained everything from knowledge of the Fraternity, the ritual and wilderness skill s, and met many

"I came to Utah rough, coarse and lacking purpose, but like a potter's wheel, BWC has polished and formed me, given me purpose and fashioned me into the man I am

brothers who, too, lived th is amazing experience " II now.

-Shane

Clark, Miami '05

cliff and learned how to hang bear lines so the group ' s food w as out of reach from the an imals

Led by former Education Consultant Jayson Gaddis , Utah ' 95 , and high school English teacher and outdoor expert Derek Bunting, Dartmouth ' 8 9, Beta Theta

Pi 's outdoor adventure provides a unique envi ronment for reflection

Registration information fo r

the 2003 challenge will be available February 1 at www Beta ThetaPi org.

Beta Foundation Scholars

With tuition costs rising across North America, the Founders Fund scholarship program, instituted in 1949 by the Beta Theta Pi Board of Trustees, experienced an increase in applicants this past spring as 3 50 Betas and children of Betas applied for financial assistance.

This year, 7 4 scholarships totalling nearly $100,000 were awarded to young people across North America. Their achievements and leadership range from officer roles within the chapter, student government and Interfraternity Council, to honorary societies such as Order of Omega, Phi Eta Sigma and Golden Key. This year's scholarship recipients are active in varsity athletics, university-wide organizations and philanthropy. They are often Eagle Scouts, community volunteers and tutors.

Applications for 2003-04 scholarships will be made available February 1, 2003.

Founders Fund Memorial Awards- $2,500

John Reily Knox Memorial Scholarship Jeremy W Stewart, Mississippi '04

James George Smith Memorial Scholarship Kent C. Ellis, California-Santa Barbara '03

Samuel Marshall Memorial !>cholarship David L. Ridenour, Nebraska '04

Charles Henry Hardin Memorial J. Patrick Biddix, Tennessee '0 1

David Linton Memorial Scholarship Justin A. Solomon, Cincinnati '05

John Holt Duncan Memorial Scholarship John E Cathcart-Rak Kansas '04

Michael Clarkson Ryan Memorial Scholarship

Eric R James, Florida '04

Thomas Boston Gordon Memorial Scholarship Mark L. Opitz, Saint Louis '03

John R. Simpson Memorial Scholarship* -$2,000

Paul T. Ferri, Miami '04

John R. Simpson Memorial Scholarship*

David M Garrigus, Miami '03

John R. Simpson Memorial Scholarship*

Craig J. Lumpp, Miami '05

John R. Simpson Memorial Scholarship*

Benjamin M. Pierson, Miami '05

John R. Memorial Scholarship*

Jonathan B Scherpelz, Miami '05

John R. Simpson Memorial Scholarship*

Richard J. Vaccariello, Miami '03

Otho E. Lane Memorial Scholarship*

Joshua P Haukebo, Miami '05

Burton L. Gerber Scholarship - $1,500

Jeffrey J. Toolan, California-Los Angeles '03

Carl A. Kroch Oxford Cup Memorial Scholarship

· Michael W. Sirimaturos, Mississippi '06

E. William Palmer Memorial Scholarship

Jason P Gross, Lehigh '03

Edward M. Brown Oxford Cup Scholarship*

Michael S Wolford, Miami '04

John A. Hill Memorial Scholarship*

Daniel E Byrd, Denver '04

L. Robert Clough Memorial Scholarship

Micah M. Likness, South Dakota '03

Ralph N. Fey Memorial Scholarship*

Joe J Haack, Miami '04

William H. Bates Oxford Cup Scholarship

Seth H Sheldon, Kansas '04

Steven Craig Merrill Memorial Scholarship*- $1,2 50

Eric L. de Armas, Virginia '03

Thomas D. and Karen H. Cassady Scholarship

· Adam L Hildebrand, Cincinnati '06

Ben C. Rich Memorial Scholarship - $1 ,000

Seth T. Bridge, Kansas State '04

Ben C. Rich Memorial Scholarship

Matthew G. Scheffler, Southern Illinois '02

Bertram W. Bennett Memorial Scholarship

Todd L. Sallee, Hanover '00

Bertram W. Bennett Memorial Scholarship

Matthew R. Walczewski, Truman State '02

Bertram W. Bennett Memorial Scholarship

Eric D. Wirtz, Saint Louis '03

Cleveland Alumni Association Scholarship

Gary R Allen, Texas Tech '04

Cleveland Alumni Association Scholarship

Adam R. Cairns, Ball State '03

Cleveland Alumni Association Scholarship

Joshua P Elliott, Idaho '04

Cleveland Alumni Association Scholarship

Paul B O ' Hagan , Missouri '03

Cleveland Alumni Association Scholarship

Nicholas J. Pobutsky, Michigan State '03

Cleveland Alumni Association Scholarship

Paul J. Schneider, North Dakota '03

*denotes chapter restricted scholarships administered by the Beta Theta Pi Foundation

A Word of Thanks

With the 2002-03 scholarship winners announced, the Beta Theta Pi Foundat ion's veteran panel of hard-working judges is congratulated for another successful year of devotion to the cultivation of the intellect

These three volunteers reviewed a record-break ing 3 50 scholarsh ip applicat ions . The Foundation applauds their efforts. Members of the scholarship committee were Loyd Mahan, Wh itman ' 51; Charlie Warner, Lynchburg ' 8 7, and Grant Birtch, Beloit '81 .

Fred A. Seaton Memorial Scholarship

Walter C. Bass Jr ., Ba(lor '04

Fred A. Seaton Memoria Scholarship

David W. Lam, Oklahoma '03

Fred A Seaton Memorial Scholarship

M . McKenna, Washington & Jefferson '04

Fred A. Seaton Memorial Scholarship

John A. Shoaf IV, University of the South '04

Gupton A. Vojt Oxford Cup Scholarship

Christopher Petelle, Cornell 02

Horace G. Lozier Memorial Scholarship

Jared 0 . Brooner, Missouri '03

Horace G Lozier Memorial Scholarship

Kenneth M Spicer II, Wittenberg '03

James L. Gavin Memorial Scholarship

Zachary J. Babcock George Washington '04

James L. Gavin Memorial Scholarship

Nicholas J . Bogen, Oregon '04

James L. Gavin Memorial Scholarship

Dane A. DeBoer, Idaho '03

James L. Gavin Memorial Scholarship

Rickey L. Jordan Jr ., Ball State '03

James L. Gavin Memorial Scholarship

Brett M Rundle , Kansas State '05

John J. and Elizabeth Rhodes Scholarship*

Jameson R. Jones, Kansas '03

John J. and Elizabeth Rhodes Scholarship*

Brian D. Platt, Kansas State ' 0 5

John J. and Elizabeth Rhodes Scholarship*

Patrick M Regan, Arizona '04

John J. and Elizabeth Rhodes Scholarship*

Andrew W. Schurle, Kansas '04

Misty and Sally Shoop Scholarship

Corey K Fallon, Washington & Jefferson ' 01

Moyne G. Morgan Scholarship

Joel G. Albright, Ohio State '02

Stephen D. Bechtel Oxford Cup Scholarship

Varun R Kshettry, Penn '04

Thad Byrne Memorial Scholarship

AndrewS . Cockrell, Willamette '04

Scholarship Deadline: April 15, 2003

Beta Theta Pi offers scholarships to undergraduate and graduate student members of the Fraternity The Founders Fund Scholarship Program offers opportunities to students who excel in the areas of academics, chapter leadership and campus/ community involvement.

For more information on next year 's opportunities, visit www BetaThetaPi org Scholarship forms will be available on the web site February 1, 2003 All scholarships will be awarded before the 164th General Convention in Oxford

Thad Byrne Memorial Scholarship

Brenden C. Mullisan, Vanderbilt ' 03

Todd Elias Memorial Scholarship *

. Ph ilp T. Chr istenson, N ebras ka '03

Todd Elias Memorial Scholarship *

Bryan M Purdy, Neb ras ka ' 03

William C. Scheetz Family Scholarship

Vincent E. Mikolay, Bethan y ' 00

William C. Scheetz Family Scholarship

David A. Rometo, Wash infJton & Jefferson ' 02

William C. Scheetz Memorial Scholarship

Francis X. Burt, Wash ington & Jefferson '02

William W. Dawson Memorial Scholarship

Wade P Carr, Kansas ' 04

William W. Dawson Memorial Scholarship

Grant S Jones, O klahoma ' 05

William W. Dawson Memorial Scholarship

· Andrew H Ralls, Kansas '04

Delta Tau Chapter Award - $7 50

lan L. Musil, Arizona ' 03

AdamS. Burford Memorial Scholarship - $500

Jared W. N ichols, West Virginia '03

H. Hiram Stephenson Oxford Cup Scholarship

Cra ig E Murchison, Ba ylor ' 03

Hu_sh E St_ephenson Oxford Cup Scholarship

lyler K Hollenbeck, Wash inston '03

James P. Kirkgasser Memorial Scholarship

Todd M . Holmes, Colgate ' 03

Ronald, Randall and Roger Helman Scholarship *

Bradley J. Coppens, M ich igan ' 04

Seth R. and Corrine H. Brooks Scholarship

Katherine L. Hughes, daughter of John W Hughes, Auburn '77

Seth R. and Corrine H. Brooks Scholarship

Wade H McMullen J r , son of Wade H McMullen , Texas ' 79

Seth R. and Corrine H. Brooks Scholarship

Lisa S Pratt , daughter of G Byington (Bing) Pratt, DePau w '58

Canadian Foundation Scholarships

The Beta Theta Pi Foundation of Canada awarded scholarships to five students at Canadian universities

Recipients were Brian Bell, British Columb ia ' 03 ; John Matheson , British Columbia ' 03 ; Alexis Lum, British Columbia ' 05 ; Nicholas Seddon, British Columb ia '02 , and John Kaye , Bishop 's ' 02 .

Support the Fraternity today with a legacy gift for a strong tomorrow

Bequests have always been a significant source of the Foundation 's financial support Your support helps enable our chapters to maintain strong membership, provide academic opportunities and leadership training , enhance personal development and ensure the stability of the Fraternity.

Join more than 1 40 Beta Theta Pi alumni, friends and family as a member of our John Holt Duncan Society, an honorary circle of donors who have planned a legacy gift for the future of your Fraternity

Please contact the Beta Theta Pi Foundation at 1800-800-BETA or visit www. BetaThetaPi .org to learn more about this opportunity

Memory and Our Mystic Shrine

Amherst

Damon, E. Kent '40 , Nov 5, 2001. Served in the Navy during WWIT. Helped develop the Haloid Company into the Xerox Corp and spent 34 years as secretary, treasurer and vice president. Well known in the community for his business career and many civic endeavors. An avid golfer. Survived by wife (of 61 years) Evelyn , daughters Kathleen and Sally, sons E. Kent Jr. and Bradley and five grandchildren Beta brother Mason 0. (dec )

Fisher, Herbert F. Jr. '39, Feb. 17. Served in wwn. Joined family-owned insurance firm Was one of the founding members of the Greater Hartford Jaycees. Survived by sons Herbert F. III, William M. and Geoffrey C.

McDowell, John L. III '60, Feb.10.

Known as " Chief" by Beta brothers because he always had everything under control. Had a career in the family gasoline/fuel oil distribution business and a chain of mini marts Survived by wife Susan, daughter Karen , son John and two grandchildren .

Silbaugh, Hugh R. Jr. '54 , Feb. 1. Retired in 1990 from a career in management of manufacturing firms that began with sales for Corning Glass. Active in charitable organizations. Survived by daughter Katharine , Beta son Hugh '83 , Beta brother Rev Morgan C. ' 57 and grandchildren .

Wood, Jeremiah III '61 , Dec. 21 , 2001. Came from a family of lawyers and joined his father and uncle in practice

His record of civic service was remarkable. Survived by wife Ellen , daughters Debbie and Sarah and son Jay

Bowdoin

Prince, Raymond F. '34 , March 12 , 1999

California-Los Angeles

Edwards, JohnS. ' 48 , July 13. Served in

the Navy during WWII and as an ensign at Bikini atom bomb tests . Joined Prudential Insurance Co. in the actuarial dept. Was an actuary for Milliman and Robertson for 30 years. Survived by wife (of 55 years) Jeanne , daughters Nancy and Joanna, son John Jr. and three grandchildren.

Cincinnati

Koepke, Gary E. '66 , Feb. 8. Beta relative Thomas Matlock, Ohio State '77.

Colgate

Owen, Paul H. '33

Columbia

Holden, Kenneth C. '49

Keenan, John C. '48

Perkins, Richard D. '48 Sanders, Lon L. '48

Denison

Blackburn, Donald G. '32, (left}July 15. Served as lieutenant commander in the Naval Reserve during WWII. Was executive secretary of Springfield Downtown Parking. Honored for 68 years of juvenile justice service. Survived by daughter Jean and two grandsons . Beta relatives , Robert V ' 40 and Robert B. Ralston , Ohio Wesleyan ' 40 .

Meier, Edward K. '36 , May 13. Beta brother Willard C. ' 36.

Denver

O'Meara, Alfred M. Jr. '40, Nov. 14, 2001

DePauw

Geiser, C. Robert (Bob) '44, Aug. 11. Brothers of his era will always remember him for being a happy, light-hearted person. The light of Delta chapter, where he sent " love 's sweet incense high . "

Robertson, Harold B. '48 , June 8. Survived by wife Ruby.

Florida

Pooley, Leslie C. '49 , June 6. Worked in mortgage banking, accounting and desk top publishing Survived by daughter Jan and sons Jerry and David.

Georgia Tech

Archer, Waine Jr. '35 , May 20. Beta father Waine, North Carolina (dec.) Rogge, John F. '42

Hampden-Sydney

Rollins, Dixon M. Jr. '95, July 22. Was kitchen manager of Frisco 's in Hill Devil Hills, N.C. Survivors include parents, Dr. Dixon and Carleen, two brothers and special love Lauren Young.

Hanover

Martin, Paul E. '36

Indiana

Zeiler, James C. '32 , Nov. 14 , 2001. An executive with American Electric Power. Survived by daughters Jane Donnelly and Nancy McVay , step-daughter Macric Growdon , step-son Stephen and nine grandchildren. Beta twin brother George A. (dec.) and step-grandson Mark A . Growdon, Lawrence ' 04.

Iowa State

Carder, James '47 , July 12. After a career in concrete products, he spent time enjoying golf, family and friends. Survived by daughters Amy and Karen , sons Steve and Mark , 10 grandchildren and Beta brother Thomas T. ' 42.

Kansas

Johnson, William

E. '47 , Aug. 21 , 1999

Kansas State

Carlson, Leland V. '37 , (right) June 4.

Worked for 35 y ears

"They rest, they sleep the dreamless sleep! While cycles move, But in our hearts eternally we keep Their faith and love."

-Beta Theta Pi , Service for the Dead

as New England sales executive for Acushnet Process Co. and was skipper of the company yacht. Took 27 cruises and saw most of the world. Survived by daughters Loretta , Leslie and Dennise and five grandchildren.

Kugler, Christopher D. '96, (left] March 25, 2001. Killed in a canoe accident in Utah The six-foot five Korean-born American possessed the kind of presence that transformed the space in which he stood. He always "took the time." Had a degree in turf management and was employed as an assistant golf course superintendent in Salt Lake City. Survived by parents Chuck and Ann.

Kenyon

Ake, Merlin E. Jr. '37 , Dec. 13, 2001

Lehigh

Ford, James C. '38, March 28, 2001

Miami

Garrity, Charles E. '42, June 20. Served in the Coast Guard Was employed as a sales representative for trucking companies , retiring from Carolina Freight. Survived by daughters Beverly-Anne Bartik and Sara Root, three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

Michigan

'frowbridge, William S. Jr. '43. July 4. Served as a Naval officer in WWII. Worked in insurance and bond sales of TransAmerica Corp. Enjoyed foreign travel with his alumni group. Survived by wife Ruth and Beta son George W. ' 56.

Middle Tennessee State Brewer, Michael D. '91, June 2. Killed in a car accident.

Missouri- Kansas City

Henderson, Jason G. '96, May 30 , 2001. Survived by parents Donald and Betty.

MIT

Downing, Charles '53, June 8. Beta brother Richard Jr., Colorado '50.

Mayo, C.A. Jr. '36, June 23. Beta father Clarence A . , Maine (dec.)

Nebraska

Eggleston, Thomas G. '36 , Feb. 17

Sheridan, Homer C. Jr. '45

Ohio

Rinta, Dr. Eugene F. '38 , June 26. Was a special agent in the FBI, administrative assistant to the director , special investigations at Pearl Harbor and a writer for

Federal-Fiscal Affairs . Named to the Ohio Athletics Hall of Fame and Friends Award of Achievement in Business. Survived by wife Saga and a daughter. An Ohio Univ e rsity Foundation Trustee , 1973-92 and president of the OU Foundation, 1973-82.

Thomson, David F. Jr. '37 , June 6. Serv e d in the Army during WWII. He worked for 43 years at the Wm. Wrigley Jr. Co as regional manager Enjoyed flying his plane. Survived by wife Janice , daughters Bonnie Magera and Ann Yeo , son David III, step-son Kenneth McLoon Jr., step-daughter Gayle Dembowski, 12 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren.

Ohio State

Benton, F.L. '35 , Oct 27, 2001

Oklahoma

Kinnebrew, Jackson A. Jr. '35, Dec. 11 , 2001. Beta sons Jackson M Jr. , ' 63 and James A. '64.

Oklahoma State

Robe, Kenneth K. '53, March 7

Oregon

Scales, Kenneth J. '32 , May 18. During WWII he served as a physician in the Army. His medical career spanned 50 years. Was on staff at Good Samaritan and St. Vincent Hospitals , specializing in obstetrics and gynecology. Survived by wife (of67 years) Dorothy, daughter Sally Sandberg , sons Ken Jr. and Michael, four grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Svendsen, Robert F. '49, June 8 Served in the Army during WWII. Retired from General Motors after 35 years. Survived by wife (of 45 years) Carol, daughter Nancy Grant, sons Robert and Norman , a grandson and Beta brother Arthur E. '46.

Purdue

Smith, Joseph J. '67, Jan. 8 , 2001 Staples, Thomas L. '66

St. Lawrence

Foster, Charles J. Jr. '36, May 22. Was a special agent of the FBI , 1941-56. Principal owner and president of Brandywine Investigative Agency and Security Service Inc. Survived by wife (of 66 years) Elizabeth , daughter Sherri , sons Charles, James , Philip and Beta son Michael ' 70, Beta brother James E. ' 32 , 11 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Hemmings, Harry R. '37. Beta relative Ernest T. (dec.)

South Dakota

Brick, James T. '39. Beta relative William G. '53.

Texas

Wommack, Thomas C. '41 , July 30

Utah

Blackner, Boyd A '55 , June 3. With architecture as his passion , he established his own pra ctic e in Salt Lake City in 1963 Won many civic awards for his work. Survived by his wife Elizabeth , daught ers Cathy Philpot , Liz Blackner and Genny Tayler, Beta son David L. ' 83 and 11 grandchildren.

Felsted, Dr. Thomas R. '61

Hawkes, Dr. Thomas A. Jr. '67

Virginia

Bozorth, John C. '34 , May 1 , 2000

Washington in St. Louis

Kern, John D. Jr. '49, March 24 , 1999

Werley, Kenneth F. '41, Aug. 23 Served in WWII and was owner and president of T.W. Heating and Sheet Metal. Survived by wife Maxine, daughters Janice Wissman , Joyce Snyder and Jean Greene, grandchildren and great-grandchildren

Washington and Lee

Burke, Dr. J. Gillum '69, June 10. Survived by wife Carol.

LaMonte, Duncan ' 67 , July 24

Shanley, Brian H. '55 , May 28

Smith , Jack 0. '54 , June 1. Survived by wife Carole. Beta cousin John W. Donahey Jr., University of the South '58.

Wesleyan

Knapp, F.B.'39 , Dec . 23 , 2001. S erved in WWII in the Army and had a long career in the insurance industry. Survived by wife Clara. Beta brother Richard M. ' 33 (dec.)

West Virginia

Logan, Newell C. II '56 , July 12. Worked in an executive position with Wheeling Pittsburgh Steel Corp. Survived by wife Nell and daughters Jane and Nicole.

Moore, Wendell S. '40 , June 1. Served in WWII and was a retired colonel from the National Guard. Worked for McJunkin Corp as vice president of energy and consultant. Survived b y wife Mary Lou, daughter Mary Wendell , sons Roderick B. and Beta son Br enton B. , Wi chita State ' 72 , and grandchildren Beta brother Wallace C. (dec )

Sharp, GeorgeS. '42 , March 4 . Served in WWII as a major in the Marine Corp. He joined his father in a law practice and had a career as a trial attorney. Survived b y wife (of 56 years) Vivienne , daughters Lindsey Trella, Ellen Field and Dana Stringer, son Wade and six grandchildr en . Beta relatives William E. Lawton Jr . ' 43 and Charles K. Dilley (d e c.)

Memory and Our Mystic Shrine

Western Reserve

Carman, Robert G. '45 , June 26

Pender, Stanley T. '4 7, May 1

Westminster

Neukomm, Thomas J. '37 , July 17. Served in the Navy during WWIT Operated the family clothing business and then established his own insurance agency. Was in insurance, rental and construction business more than 50 years. Served as the first commander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars . A valuable counselor for the Alpha Delta chapter for more than 25 y ears . Survived by wife Kathleen, daughters Mildren Cory, Elizabeth Blackwell and Jane McCollurn, nine grandchildren and 13 great -grandchildren. Beta grandson Christian Pantaenius , Missouri '98

Willamette

Killefer, Earl '51 , June 17 , 1999. Served in the Air Force for 22 years. Survived by wife Soak , daughters Laura and Susan , sons John, Daniel and James and two grandchildren.

Williams

Townsend, M.W. '34, Feb. 2 During WWll he served on the War Manpower Commission. Associated with Handy & Hartman , the New York City materials supplier for the precious metals industry for 42 years. Survived by two sons , three grandchildren and four greatgrandchildren.

Wisconsin

Eberhardt, James F. '76, May 25 Was active in the insurance industry in San Diego , spending eight years with AIG as a regional manager. He was an accomplished pilot and loved to entertain on his boat. Survived by Beta father Harold (Bud) '48 and siblings .

- Compiled by Phyllis McClure

" ()rr<-.72 year ago, on September 11 , the living room of the chapter house was full of young men who were staring at a television set in disbelief. We witnessed the tragedies together and experienced the emotions that followed. On Sept. 11, 2002, the brothers reunited to serve a greater cause - to remember the lives and the brothers that we lost and to honor the heroes that gave their lives in a concerted effort to help others." - Miami Chapter President Brad Daugherty '03 ,, {).yr L77 lpha chapter partnered with Miami University to sponsor a series of programs and activities on Sept. 11 , 2002. These initiatives were designed to honor those whose lives were lost or forever changed and to reflect upon the impact oflast year's terrorist attacks. The brothers committed hundreds of service hours to Miami through this effort and created truly powerful remembrance experiences for the entire campus and community " - Miami Chapter Counselor Brian Breittholz

Above: The Alpha chapter house draped in American flags and patriotic bunting as a tribute to the victims of September 11 Below: Undergraduates distributed some 5 , 500 ribbons to members of the Oxford community Bottom Left: Some 3, 000 flags were placed in the lawn near the Beta Campanile. Photos courtesy of Brian Breittholz.

Beta Theta Pi remembers those brothers who lost their lives on that fateful day in September:

Ryan A. Kohart, North Carolina '98

Frederick Kuo, Jr., Carnegie Mellon '69

Jon A. Perconti, Rutgers '92

Karl W. Teepe, Illinois '66

Todd C. Weaver, Miami '93

Members initiated in 1953:

A1_11herst F Anthony II, David S. Beebe, John W. Bliss, William C. Fish, .Paul G. Foster, Stanley Hirt, Victor S. Krupman , Alan P. Levenstem, George J. Phillips Jr., Forest P. Reichert William H. Salot, John R. Waldo, Peter G. Wray, Laurence S. Wright II, Peter J. Zucker

Beloit James F. Anderson, Richard W. Arbizzani, David R.

Cannalte, Jam es L. Cullum , George E. Eberhardt, Claude A

Gianetto, Raymond N. Hamilton Jr., Richard C. Hughes , Lawrence

A: Jegen III, C. Johnson , David L. Lyon, Robert E Porter Jr., Richard L. Richards, David T.

Threinen, Robert L. Virgil Jr. , H.R. Wood

Bethany A.B. Adams , Toksen R

Castleson, Robert R. Forman, Carl W. Groppe,Jr., Peter H Kemp , Robert A Lacock, Richard R. Lindquist, Philip

A. Mack, Marin us D. Macolino, R. Lee Phillips Jr., Henry C Prehodka, Leslie

I. Sechler, Nathan S. Smith, Joseph J. Smith, Nicholas J. Soldo , Robert P. Syme , Walter E Wilson

Bowdoin James L. Boudreau, John

P Dow, William H Gardner , Barrett

L. Gilchrist, Marvin H Green Jr., John

L. Howland, Paul I. Kingsbury Jr ., Steven C. Lawrence, Gerald M. Lewis , John J Manning III , Joseph W. McDaniel, Donald B. McGregor , Robert

L. Philippe, Dana W. Randall, David L. Seavey, George A. Smart Jr., Robert VanHoeken, Donald E. Weston

British Columbia Charles B. Bailey, Robert M. Bone, Thomas R. Braidwood, Henning P. Brasso, Edward S Grebski, Robert W. Hakstian, David E. Hastings, Horace D. Hemphill, James W. Killeen, Graham

C. MacKenzie, William R. Murdoch, George A Peebles, Kenneth G. Russell, Bruno V. Westerlund , Stanley

W. Wright

Brown Dwight M. Doolan , David

R. Durfee, Rudolph H. King, Thomas

R. Louttit Jr. , Andrew B. Martin, John

W. Melone , Richard K. Moore, Paul

A. Oberbeck, Philip J. O'Brien , Robert F. O'Such , James R. Page, James

H. Rogers Jr. , Christopher Smiles Jr., Hendrik W. VanLoon , Robert F. Zimmerman Jr

California-Berkeley Dwight S.

R. Plugg e, Monte J. Pool, Ri c hard B Thrnbull , Roy E. Voshall , Irwin D. Wakel ey Stuart R Blood , Ronald M Haybron , John P. Hollis , John P. Kilbane , Lawrence C. Krotine , David A McBride , James R. Murphie, Donald D. Ring , Charles R. Rowan , David W. Samson , Thomas P. Schiller , Stephen S. Sta c k , James E. Tripp , Cyri l Urbancic Jr ., john R. Valentin e , Ronald J Walker , Robert M. Williams

Centre Robert L. Ackerson , Robert E. Bagby Jr., Allen S.

William T. Graham Duke'56

Twenty years after leaving his alma matter, and while sitting around the pool and sharing a beverage with two of his brothers, William T. Graham, Duke '56 , had a vision. It was a vision to reunite the men who meant so much to him during his years at Duke.

"I thoroughly enjoy seeing the guys that were in the house with me," Graham says, who enjoys keeping up with Gamma Rho brothers and hearing what is going on in their lives.

As a result of Graham's joy in his fellow brothers and his efforts to do something about it, the 50s Group was formed (Duke Betas from the 50s who periodically vacation together.) The group has traveled to Durham twice, Winston-Salem twice, Santa Fe, Ft. Lauderdale and Carmel and will meet in Paris in 2003.

Graham considers himself an Old Time Beta (OTB) and has made a concerted effort to ensure a long and rewarding experience for his young brothers. A devoted volunteer, Graham has served as district chief (five years) and editor of his chapter newsletter (eight years) and actively maintains the Gamma Rho chapter directory. He also makes sure to stop into the house and say "hello" to the young men whenever he returns to Durham.

Allen , Harry G Backer, John B. Bowron, Edgar H. Brandt Jr., Ullrich

A. Foth, Thomas E. Henze, Alan M Jordan, Donald L. King, Frank

L. Robinson Jr. , Brock R. Settlemier, William W. Spore , William E. Thiessen, Arthur G. Thorne

California-Los Angeles Daniel H. Carter , Vance M. Gillespie, Michael C. Hadow, Le R. Holmes, Jacques T. Hunter, Charles D. Killgore , Donald F. Knapp, Thomas E. Koehm, Phillip D. Long , David A. Loud , Richard E. Mallek, Alan May Jr ., Don W. Nelson , Saxon Rumwell , James H. Ryan, Gordon F. Sausser, Stanley D. Smith, Thomas B. White , Thomas C. Williamson , George A. Wilson

Carnegie Mellon Donald K. Carter, Woodward C. Carter II, Kenneth J. Draper Jr., William R. Goetz , James L. Gore, John C. Herr, Peter R. Hitchcock , David G. Hummer , Bartley P. Osborne Jr., James

Chicago Jay N. Dykstra , Noble Lieu , Steph e n McGrade, Ja co b A. Rendleman Jr., Gerald A. Rosenfield, Charles W. Sexton , Herb e rt B Stellmacher, Rob er t H. Winemiller Cincinnati Jam es C. Barone, John W. Barry, Albert W. Bode II, James G. Conklin , Steph en D. Crooks, Anthony E. Franklin , Jam es R. Green Jr., Ronald S . Hersh, James J. Je nnie, David B. Maxfield, William L McKenzie , Don B. Perry , Monte J. Pool, Pet er J. Seybolt , David J. Stovall , Ben T. Yamagu c hi Jr. Colgate G.K. Bush Jr. , William S. Carpenter, Dulany Foster Jr., D av id A. Hall , John T. Horan Jr., John L. Kirkley , William D. Laemmel, John H. MacFarlane, Richard A M eye r, David M . Ryan, Barton B. Williams , Frederic W. Wulfing

Colorado Louis P Aldana, William P. Cam e ron, William D. Craig Jr. , George G. Hannah, Ervin E. Hanson , Thomas R. Holl e nbe c k , Bruc e R Johnson, Stanley D Johnston, Charles H. Loos , Arthur L. Martin Jr.,

E.H. McCauley , Harold J. Me ye rs , Thomas C. Stokes, William M. Wood Jr. , Deane J. Writ er Jr.

Colorado College Harry E. Beatty, Renwi c k G. Congdon Jr., Duncan M

Eyre , Thomas Fr e und, George M . Gibson IIL Jonathan B Haggin, Robe rt L. Heller, John L. Hir st, David M. M c Roberts , William J. P e t e rs , William C. Phe l ps, Jam es B. Ru c h, James W. S c hell , H enry H. Taylor Jr., John R. Taylor, Walter A. Thorndik e Colorado Mines Gilbert K Arnold,

H. M . Bern ing, Charles T. Brown, Ja ck

E. Cain, Daniel N. Chappelear, Calvin A. Dennison Jr. , Joseph S. Gates, Ronald L. Lewis, jos e ph T. Mareta, Frank S. Mooney , Derrick Paine Jr. , James I. Prit c hard, Ray S Watson

Columbia Douglas W. Anderson, Charles H Brown , William Browning, Robert B. Dillingham , B ernard J. Hoffman, Lewis G. LaRusso, Gerald Lev ey, Henry M. Littlefield , Ri c hard Lomakin , Ja y R. O ' Brien , Edward R Sa cks, Rob ert C. Sherman, John Wellington

Cornell Burtram W. Anderson, Robert B. Beahm III, John R. Bolton, James T. Bumbalo, Ri c hard J. Comtois , Paul R. Ferrick , Karl B. Fischer , John C. Foley, Robert A. Ger hardt, Bruno J. Gioffre ,

Frederick T. Gutz , William D. Hillmann Jr., Dir ck L. Hinton , Charles M. Howell III , Jon A. Lindseth, Miles E. Marsh III , George E. Morson , Don H Phillips , John J Rosenbaum Jr., Louis D Williams

Hamilton Jr. , Albert C. Hawes Jr. , jul es M. Klein , Logan M. Mahaffey, Larry L. Sheets, John W. Spurling

Dartmouth George F. Be c ker Jr. , Alfr e d F Bremble Jr. , Anthony

J. Bru sc ino , Thomas F. Burri s, Leonard J. Clark Jr. , Lee M. Gammill

Jr. , Thoma s J. Harp e r, James R. Hill , Thomas C. Holdorf, William P.

Horton , Franklin T Julian, L. T. Knott Jr. , Louis A Pfeifle, John H.

Renner , John W. Rosenberger , Thomas J. Strauss , Theodore S.

Wey mouth , Ri c hard Zo c k

Davidson Robert L Alexander Jr ., W. H. Brownl ee, Joel 0.

Conarroe, Walter G . Crav e n , T.N. Grice Jr. , Archie B. Jo yner III , Van

L. Julian , Ro ger G. Littl e, John H Malone Jr. , Arthur M Martin Jr.,

Char les F. Maun ey Jr., Julian H . McKeithen Jr. , John W. M c Lau c hlin , William H. M c Nair , Jam es R. Morrill III , Larry H Parrott, Jam es C.

Seabur y Jr. , Jeffre y D. Smith, Hugh W. Stephens, John L. Still, Ri chard H. Webb Jr

Denison John J. Adams, Be nn e tt D. Brown, Matth ew Davison

III , John A. Dold , George D H eisey III , James F. Hubbard , Douglas

H. James , Dav id L. Jon es, D M Pattison, William R. Prosser Jr. , Bru ce W. Schilling, Frank W. Shriner

Jr , H R. Wood

Denver Rob ert C . Be night , Bruce

A Callender, John K. Evens, Ri c hard

L. Gray , Harv ey H. Mayer , Tweed

Robinson, L eo nard J. S e ifr e id, Anthony G. Stone, Jam es H. Swanson, Robert J Te mm ey , Mi c ha e l C. Villano , Jam es N. Wolff

DePauw David L. Alvis, Ke nn e th

E. Berg, John R. De hner, C.J Dukro , J. Ri c h ard Emens, Charles A Gilbert , Walt e r R. Hollen ste in er, Robert V. Johnson , Robert I. Johnson, John A. Koppin Jr. , Eugene H. Lamkin , Jr. , William F. Lawrence, John R Lawrence , Raymond F. McCallister Jr., Thomas A. Melind , Lou i s E. Zellers Dickinson Thomas L. Evans, Jay H Hartm a n , Raphael S. Ha ys II , K R. Knoblau c h , William T. Lynam, Wallace L. P e lton, Gordon B. Rogers Jr. , James S. Roth , De nnis Toll ey, John

P. Winand

Duke Frederick R. Crawford, William T. Graham , Rev Frank T. Hain er, H e nr y F Hampson, Rob er t E. Leak, John C. Pri ce, W John Swartz , Kenn e th M. Tow e, Frederick L. Watkins , Christopher Weir

Emory H a r vey P. Carter , John F. Hilbert , Larry D . Love , George D . Miller , Walt o n H . Owens Jr. , Thomas R. Taylor, Francis M. Zeigler Jr. Florida Harv ey " Gene " Adkinson, Jack M. Bailey, Thomas R Brown , Wade H. Buff, Pier ce K. Bull e n, Ma ck

A. Carroll , Phillips A. Easterling , Joseph A. Evans , Thomas A. Hagl er , Earl R. H e ndr y, William K Hunt er Jr.,

A lb ert S. Hunter III , George D. Matthews , William G. Murdy Jr.,

A lb e rt D. Qu e nt e l , J a mes C.

Philip H Jo sep h , Carl H. Murray, John W. Park , John E. Powell , Jon

K. Purvi s, Anthony M Solazzo, David S. Wedding

Idaho Louis P. Aldana , David P Anderson, Charles F. Dean Jr. ,

Andrew H Field, Graham R. Knox, Robert R. Martin Jr., William R.

McBirney Jr. , Morgan C. Moore , John F. Nelson, Robert G. Newhouse, David D O ' Harrow , J. Gary Post , Joseph C. Rinaldi, Cole M Sherwood , John R Simmons , Larr y 0. Simpson , Aubrey N. Steph e ns, Donald E. Sullivan

Illinois Sherril W. Bishop , Glenn M Blair Jr. , James E. Damm ann , George R. Eberle , Ronald A. Fast er, Frederick H. Figge Jr., John E. Finch, Ri c hard A. Flores, Charles J. Foulke, James E. Gorman, Noel A. Grady Jr. , Robert A Hall, Robert G. Hi ckerso n Jr. , George W Howard III , Ke ith K Kappmeyer, Thomas C Leonard , Robert W. Locklin, James S. Neal, James R. Pfau, John F. Randolph Jr. , Robert C. Roush , Werner S. Wengert

Indiana George G Chamb ers, Thomas E. Daily, John DeBrota , R. M Edwards, Mi c hael C Haggarty, Terrenc e E. Harris , John C.

Goodman B. Espy Ill

Georgia Tech '57

"Blessed" is the best word to describe Dr. Goodman B. Espy Ill's, Georgia Tech ' 57, Beta experience. At a time when

financial constraints seemed to weigh unbearably upon him, Beta Theta Pi provided him with a scholarship. That scholarship allowed him to graduate on time and begin his career. When Espy needed guidance on his future path, the counsel of his older, wiser brothers proved helpful and influential.

With the fruitful experience he had and relationships he developed, Espy now returns the blessings he has received.

"I always carry around my strong convictions about my Fraternity," said Espy. Especially in this time in history when the fraternity system is under attack, Espy stands behind Beta Theta Pi's commitment to integrity and brotherhood, as well as its wholesome pursuit of academia.

Espy has no specific plans for celebrating his Fraternal 50; however, he says, "I hope we will gather brothers from that era and reflect on the last 50 years." Speaking of his own success during that period, and what he believes will be true of so many others' success , he continues, " I think a lot of it will have to do with Beta Theta Pi. "

S c hoonm ake r, Truman D . Seiber, Lew i s E. Sherous e Harmon J Smith , Ge orge B. Speed, J.R. Sweat Jr ., Donald L. Tuttle David M Wood ' .

Georgia Tech H J. Boatwri ght Jr., Hugh W. Burk e, John H. Burson III , Charles K. Cobb Jr. , Ri c hard W. DeVane Jr. , John W. Dur stine, Goodman B. Espy III , Robert L. Green Jr. , Edwin E. Hanson Newto .n G. Hardi e Jr. , Linton I. Harris , W.R. Hau ens t ein, M. Ro n ald F. J effries, Pi e r ce John son Jr. , J D arrow

KHkpatn c k , J Alan Neal , Randolph W R ee ves , Theodore R. RIVenbark , Vernon T. Rob e rts Jr. , James B Rob ert s , R.L. Shiv es, Rubl e L. Smith , De w ey W. Wadd e ll , Thomas K Wright Jr.

Hanover Rober t L. Burger, John L. Hu g hes , M y ron D. Hut so n ,

Maxton, Thomas H. Owens III, William S Robinson , Ted T. Santon , David J Schooley, David C S co tt, Larry W. Stanton , Robert V Thomas , Robert E. Williams

Iowa George D. Asl eso n , Richard

L. Baldwin, A.F. Berger, Edward M Braley, James A. Evans , Albert B. Fenton, Richard P. Goetz, Gordon H. Jorg ensen, Capt. William E. Linih a n II, H. Mi c hael Mullinix , James E. Nunn , Duane A. Sassen, Rob er t D Smith , Wayne H. Thoms , Jerry T. Washburn

Iowa State Carl E. Boat , Samuel Carpenter Jr., Donald D. Cart er , John D. Clark, Thomas S. Clark Jr., Charles W. Fudge , Dani e l B Guernsey, Mark H Ja co bs e n, Robert A. Le e, Rob ert E. Lev is , Thomas E. Mi c hel , Frank M. Myers, David L. Schell , Glen A. S c hricker, James W. Smith , Larry G. Weber

Johns Hopkins Robert P. Amerio, Walter S. Broening Jr. , Ni c holas G. B yro n, St e ph en P. Carney, L. H Devlin, Norio B. Endo , John G. Forte , Robert R. Hager , George W. Hanna MD , Guy G. Harp er, Leonard J. Lesnia k , John R. Lo c ke Jr. , Rob er t B. Magnus Jr. , Maurice J Martin , William R . Stevenson, Ri c hard H .

Stothoff, J R. Wagner , William H Wood Jr., Kenneth M. Young Jr Kansas Dall as E Dobbs , David G. Hill , Robert B. Hobbs, Larry D Horn er, Donald M. James, Donald A. John sto n , John F. Kane , Lloyd L. Kirk, B.A. Lay , D ea n E. Matthews Jr. , Cl eveland M. McCarty, Walter J. Mull e r III , James P. Newby, Douglas

D. Sheafor, John M. Simpson , Paul B. Smith , John D Smith

Kansas State Michael A. Chappell , Robert N Conrad, Don L. Cordes , John R. Eidson , Frank M. Farrell

Je rry L. Hampton , D.D. Hart , Jam es D Hot c hkiss , Harold J. Kugler:

Al.le? E . Paulsen , Edwin G . Rieg Jr. , Fred L. Robi son, Gary B. Rogers, Wilham :-r· Ros en b erger, Charles F. Sc hol e r, William E. Simpson , George Six II , Jame s D. Smith, Donald V. Upson , Ha yes Walk e r III , George J Yapp

Kenyon Rog er Alling Jr ., Stephen P. Bartholf, Hugh F. Biller, John B . Jos eph E. Dod son Jr., Franklin H. Ging e ri c h ,

H.R. Holt, Lew is C. Leac h , Ri c hard S Milligan , Jam es H Robinson Jr , James J. Rusk , George Thom as, Jim W. Vahe y Knox Fr e mont E. Bind e r, Di c k D. Cent er, St e ph e n A Clark,

Richard E. Clopper , Isaa c H. Curtiss Jr., David E. Davies, David S Glidden, Donald E . Hess , Jr. , Rob e rt M. Kadanec, Eno s M . La cy Jr., Richard E. Lang e, Douglas A Lyons, Je rome W. Orloff, Ronald F. Pihera, Richard Pollak, Lynn E. Salier, Thomas A Seidel, F rancis M. Small Jr.

MIT R. Gordon Bla ck, J.R. Bowen, Rob ert C. Bri gham , Rob ertS . Carlson, Willi am M. Fitz-Gibbon , Ward D Halverson, John M. Hirs c hi , Charl es P. Hoult , Oli ver D. John s, Harr y B. Lee Jr., Rob er t

A MacDonald, William B Marks , Robert E. Por t er Jr. Neb rask a Robert L. Allen, Donald L. Anderson , Richard R. Lawre n ce Robert P. Boe ye, James W. Boyd, Earl F. Bra c ker, David Clark, Da v id C. Erickson, Ri c hard A . Glasford, Hans H . Gosch, Dani e l L. Grace Jr., Jam es W. H ew itt , Allan B Holb ert , Charles L Smith Jr. , John R. St e bbins

R. Challoner, Ralph E Freeman, Donald K. Funayama, John M. Gahagan, Ronald W. Kivell, Ronald R. Maxw e ll , Philip D. Mayer , John N. McConnell, James W. Morris , Rob e rt E. Negronida , Dona l d North Carolina Ow e n W. Cook, Charles G. Froelich, John B

E. Ne l son, Walla ce L Nelson, Theodore P Olson, Douglas H.

Powell, John F. Prange , Stanley D. Preston Jr., Malcolm B. Robertson , IJames G. Schlick , Roger E Stiles, Edmond R. Suth e rland Jr. , Jam es

Y. Uyeda, Thomas C. Voss , Wa y ne M. We ndland, John V. Wilson , Lavern G. Winske , Dean L. Wolske

Le hig h Kenneth P. Heim, James L. Horning , George W How ey

Jr., Edward H Kottcamp Jr , Eugene C. Murphy , Ri c hard C. Wa llis

Ma i ne Louis A . Cardani , Richard H. Crummy, Paul J. Cyr, Henr y

0 Hooper, Ernest Knaus , John W Lane

Jr , Robert W Thomson, Robert W

Upham Jr. , Donald N . Wood

Mia mi Charles A Ault III, Bru ce H. · Baker, Robert F. Baldwin Jr , David A. Bergstrom, David E Davies , Joseph M. DePolo, Gary G. Dillon, Ern es t K. Ec kelman , William C Folker , Jon A.

Gl asg ow , Robert G. Golseth, Robert G. Howe , Richard D. Ke nnedy, Harr y B Kuder , Minor M. Markle III , James D.

M c Daniel , James M O ' Donnell , A

W y man Romp, Gar y A. Samu e ls, Robe rt C. Smith, Edward C. Tra cy, Ri c hard

B Watkins, Donald E. Widman , Jam es

F. Wilson , Ashford D. Wood

M i c hi g an John H. Barker, Gordon

L. Barnes , Robert E. Berry, Don E. Byro n, Galtjo L. Geertsema , Robert H. Gillow ,

F. Allen Graham , Thomas R. Hibbard , R. Bru ce McC l e lland , Kenneth W.

Peir ce, Glenn A. Robertson , G.R

S c h u ltz , Donald E. Schultz , James R.

St a dl e r, Frank H. Taylor III, Dani e l E. Tolfree II , Joseph D. Whit e man, ThomasS. Zill y

Mic h ig a n S ta te John N. Bissing er , Bru ce E Bla c kall , Richard J. Brinkman , Douglas A. Coulter , Jam es

M Granger, William S Johnson, Robe rt C. Kna be , Jac k D . Ku e hl , K. Robert

Kuhl , Roger E. Miller, Bru ce A. Morri ce, John W. Pfaff Jr. , Albert Pi ck III , Gu y W. Rodgers, Donald H Roelofs, John E. Sc ott, David H St e iml e, John C Swanson , Donald F. Vanselow , Jolm R. Williams, Ja c k D. Wilt se

Minneso t a G eorge E Alton Jr ., Jerom e C. Briggs, Thomas M Gr ewe, Ve rnon S. Hoium , Don a ld K. Holton , Thomas 0 Marr , John L M c Nairy, John W Mortens e n , Jam es F Pearson,

Steph e n D. Pugh , Rob ert W

Husse y Jr. , Thoma s D Ke mp III , Frank W Lea k , Charles T. Mac y, S a muel S. M c Nin c h III , W.P Monroe , Di xon L. Qualls , John L. Skinner Jr. , Frederick M. Tettelbach, Ram o n L. Yarborou gh

N orth Dakota Duan e A. Arness , John W Bonnevill e, Frank A. Danner, Aivar I. Kalnin s, Fred G St ewar t , Ward A. Sw e n so n , Ri c hard G Ungerecht

N o r th wes t ern Willis E Adams , Ri c hard E. Aultman, J B Ba il y, John C. Bark er, Dal e Berman, Dean L. Burg ess, Don M . By rn es, John

Lloyd l. Kirk Kansas'55

From the beginning of his tmdergraduate experience, Lloyd L. Kirk, Kansas '55, was a part of a heritage. Beta Theta Pi brought him into contact with a diverse group of young men. Together, these young men quickly united in the pursuit of excellence.

''We were given a legacy," Kirk remembers. "Our duty was to maintain it; falling short was a serious disappointment."

After graduating in 1955, Kirk's unity grew larger as he widened his Beta experience and commitment. He has attended more than 20 General Conventions, served as general secretary and district chief. He has also sat on the Board of'li'ustees and the advisory council, and helped colonize a chapter at Missouri-Kansas City, where he also served as house corporation president.

Because of his commitment to Beta Theta Pi , Kirk has received a distinguished service award and, more importantly, formed solid, lasting friendships with Betas from varying chapters across the nation.

Kirk will receive his Fraternal 50s pin at the annual December dinner of the Kansas City Alumni Association. As Kirk awaits his pin, he says, " As I look at those who've already received their pin, I am proud to be among them."

Pus c hinsk y, David R Sullivan, James M. Suth e rl and , John A Thab es, James C Thorp

Mississip p i John R. Burgin , John W. Cop e, Clifford G. Fo x, Jam es

G. Haughton III , Willi a m L. Smith

Misso ur i Rob er t E. Brumm e ll , Be nj a min M. Callaway III , Don a l d W. Collier, Micha e l T. D evi ne , Elvin S Dougl as Jr ., Thoma s D Duns co mb e Jr. , Rob er t C Fields Jr. , Giles M Fowler, Guyton M. Hamilton , Jo sep h H Hansen Jr. , Ri c h ard T. H aze ll , Joe Jackson IV, Gu y P Krause, Dani e l W. McKinnon Jr., Thomas E. Morrell, Lon G. Orr, William C. Ph e lps , William H Rob er t s Jr., La rr y E. S c hi es l , Fr e d er i ck W. S c hwab Jr. , Ge orge E. Simp so n , Dr Lawrence F. Sm a ll , Ch a rl es J Spener Jr , Ke nn eth F. Wilhelm

Ravere t , Rob er t S Rex ford , Philip W. Roth , Dan G Ste rn er, James M Svoboda Ohio Donald C. Benn e tt , H . John Ca llahan, Rol a nd H Chand l ey, John F. Dawson III , Arthur S Filbert, Ru sse l E. For e man , Lar ry W. Harp e r, Gerald D. Hoff , Thomas R. Jon es, By ron J Ke ll y, Wilbur C. Lawr e n ce, Conrath G. Lea therman , David R. Le nington, H D

Lu cas, J. David Lundb erg, Calvin G. Lyons, C.D. N as h , Th eo dor e G. Neuhaus, Thoma s M Ow e ns , J .W. Pow er s, Ri c hard R Re inhold, Ri c hard

E. Riley , Charl es E. Skipp er, Jam es H. Smith

Ohi o S t a t e Ro nald P. Be ll , Rob e rt J. Bond , Jam es R D av is , K e nn e th K. Feinthel , Rob e rt W Foster, Wilbu r C.

Lawr ence, Loui s W Lutz Jr., Ri c hard E

M ered ith , T.T. Mills Jr ., H arvey S Minton Jr , John D Poffenberger, Dav id

R. Rud y, Thoma s R. Spears , Rona ld C

VanBuren, John M VanFos se n , Charles G. Wa hoff, Ru sse ll J Will eman Jr

O hio Wesleyan J o hn E . App e l , George H Ch atter ton Jr ., J. K. Cozier Jr. , Jam es L. Dail ey, Jam e s H. D av i es, Mi c hael T. Dov e, T e lford R F u ge, Ch a rl es F. Glander , P e t er B. H a lbin , Rob ert E. H e n s h aw, John M. Kent, Jer r y

L. McNabb, Olin J Stephens III , Thom as J. Tatham, David W. Todd, Ro n a ld

E. Treece, J.A. Vlerebome, C . D a ni e l

Wright

Oklahoma Rober t W. Baker Jr , Robert L. B art h e ld , Thomas W. B eck, Rodger C. Billingsley , Stephen E. Bl ac kw e ld er, H Ja c k Brown , Rob ert R. Champion , Ro ger C. Clark , Edward L. Compere III , Erwin A. Cook , Walt e r Crow , Ri c h ard C Day, John R. Eubanks ,

James A. Fant Jr., Thomas H. Fraley Jr., Charles C. Green , P au l C Houk , Konrad K. Keesee , Philip E Kendall , James H Lindsey , Mark H McKinsey Jr. , Frank G Mitchell , Thomas J Nance , Thomas G Norris, Don a ld F. Pitts, A lfr ed W. Pugh , Gene M. Richards, E. Da l e Ta t e, The H o n . Ra lph G. Tho mp son, Fred G. Turner , Jo hn R. VanBu skir k , Cyril Wagner Jr. , Joseph H Wolfen b erger

O klahoma State La wrence G. Cannon , Joseph M Case, Tedd y R. Christian, Robert E. Davis Jr ., James F. Deakins, A lb ert R. Field, Rob ert E. H arvey, Jo h n B Landes Jr., William K. Lockett, Joe C. N ea l, James R. Remy, Glenn L. Robertson, Carl E. Shafer, Jimmy E. Shama s, Jos e ph C St ead man , D a ni e l M. Strong, William E. Thiessen, Joseph W. Tripp , Edward J. Voorhe es, James B. Wate rfi e ld

B Evans, Ri c h ard Graham Jr , Jam es D

Kiess, Ri c h ard W. Pil c h er, John A.

Oregon Troy G. Bellah, Richard F. Church, Robert S. Davis, Jam es R. Dun can, James N. Forbes, Robert J. Fudge, James D. Imbrie, H G. Lieb erman, Walter E. Meihoff, Eugene J. Nordling, Richard

A. Romaine , John B. Shaffer, John H. Socolofsky, Norman F. Steen, Robert R. Stout, James J. Walton, Norman L. Weekly

Oregon State R.W. Austad, Rolf D. Bibow , Arlen L. Borgen, William E. Bower VI , Jerry F. Christopherson, Jerald A. Cloninger, Richard E Gervais, Eugene 0. Kelley, Robert S. Kelly, Gilbert W. Lawrence, Robert C. Loomis, John N. Lutz, John L. Springer Jr., Ronald E Tatum, Richard K. VanAllen, Tommy L. Wells

Penn Robert J Butera , Bruce A Crocco , James R. Dugan , Thomas D. Fant, Peter V. Hale, Thomas W. Huber, John R. Hungiville, Robert D. Keogh , Harv ey D. Leuin Jr. , John T. Murray, Thomas F. Smith, Je rr y D. Sprague, Lee D. Townsend , Thomas F. Turco

Penn State John M. Allen, Alexander G. Ayers Jr. , Albert J. Benning , David C. Carvey, William G. Cramp, PaulL. Eckert, D avid E. Eskey, Burritt L. Haag, Thomas M

lm swi l er, Huber L. Kline, Daniel

Leit c h III , Elliott B. McConnell Jr., Karl

K. Schier, Keith L. Vesling

Purdue Willard W. Baker, Eldon G.

Black, Nathaniel C. Both Jr., Charles

C. Bradford, Frederick R. Eibel, Phillip

G. Finney , Robert L. Harshman, Carl

L. Klinefelter, James B. Lester, Bury!

L. McFad-den Jr. , Thomas S. Milligan, Courtney V. Moe, Philip E Nelson, James J. Obear, Richard H . Petersen , John W Randecker , William M.

Roderick, Dean E. Shoupp, James V. Sprong , James A. Wagner, Jam es H. Witter, John E. Young , Louis E. Zellers

Rutgers Robert Andrews, William

F. Bedle, Frank A. Going Jr. , Philip P. Graye, Gerald A. Lacey, Robert H

Lesemann , Thomas E. McLaughlin, Joseph W. Ritner, Lewis P. Sarkos, John

A. S c hober, Bruce B. Smith, Warren C Stiles , Donald G. Wolf

South , Univ. of the John F. Anderson, Bruce W. Des Champs, Joseph N.

Dietzen III , John E. Ellis, James H. Finney , Guy L. Furr Jr. , Robert L Keele

Jr., Charles T. Kneeland , Joseph P.

ard W. Dodd , Stephen J. Elkins, Robert C. Ernst, Frederick R. Funke Jr. , Roger W. Greene, Edwin B. Gruppe, Russell G. Harter, John F.Henning, Peter E. Johnston, David H. Joy, Martin S. Kapp, Rev Jan V. Knost, Thomas V. Lefebvre, Donald T. Marshall, Douw S. Meyers Jr , Roland G. Patitz , Michael Pitfield, Col. Guy L. Schmidt (Ret.), Howard Sternberger, Hundley A. ThompsonJr., Kenneth V. Vosburgh , Michael A. Walker Stanford Kenneth G. Berry, George W. Birkl1ofer, Charles T. Clemans, John F. Crutcher, Mark C. Davis , Daniel E Feltham, Willi am J. Gardner, Michael H. Jones, Donald L. King, W.R. Macintosh, Rob ert G. Marshall Jr. , William C. Mirams, Ronald W. O'Hara, Raymond F. Pentz , Arthur F Pizzinat Jr., Thomas R. Sheppard, John K. Stewart Jr., Robert H. Wilson Jr., Robert H. Ziegler Jr. Stevens Robert Berman, Carl E. Dahl, Roger E Darling, Charles Gilmore , Robert T. Greengrove, Ronald C Keller, Alan E. Lager, Leonard W. MClaran Jr., Henry W. Morriss, Ralph D Petricone, Eric A. Pohl, Marc C. Trummel

JoeW. King Southern Methodist'56

Nearly 50 years ago, a young man seeking understanding in life began a stint that would lead him into the deeper meaning of life and manhood. The event was Dr. Joe W. King's, Southern Methodist '56, initiation into Beta Theta Pi. As he drank from the Loving Cup, his father, Charles B. King, Nebraska '25, and his uncle, Wells R. King, Nebraska 1919, guided the Cup to his mouth.

"That was my greatest Beta moment," said King. "It was one of the first times that I saw my dad cry."

Syracuse Roger M. Baker Jr., E.W.

Donaho e Jr. , George V. Dono van, Paul J. Ginnelly, Ronald C Goewey, Laurance C. Lee, Bruce E. McCarthy, Donald A. Muller, Jos eph B Paley , Francis T. Rice, Jay Sasall, William

A. Stanley

Texas J.R. Bell, Guy E. Blackmar, Stanley W. Blanchard, Arthur S Cramer Jr. , B. Don Dean, Robert E Fisher, John M. Gaddis, Arthur B. Hall, Brian F. Laffan, James M. Langford, Sherman P. Macdaniel, Merton M. Minter Jr., Thomas E. Nelson Jr., Robert A. O verton, James R. Pfau, Fred F. Simmon s Jr . , Leon G. Taylor, Julian L. Willk e Jr

Toronto Gerald R. Duncan , William F. Harvey, Fraser L. Kelly, William R. Maxwell, David R. McCuaig, Douglas M McGregor, John D. Price, William R. Slater, Richard E. Snodgrass

Thlane Robert M. Boulet, Ben F. Crocker, Arthur P. Dayries , Edward E. LaFaye II , Lucius M. Lamar IV , Stanton E. Shuler, Rudolph Viener III

M c Allister , Richard D Miller , Edward L. Salmon Jr., Victor P. Serodino Jr ., Rev. Alfred H. Smith, John H. Wright

King speaks highly of Beta Theta Pi and its origins, emphasizing the founders' well-thought values. "Those values were a very important beacon in the murky existence of my young adult life," he said.

South Dakota Charles W. Bassett , Dean B e lbas , Richard Q. Berguin, George L. Bogdos , Dale H. Cowman , Charl es W. Deter, John M. Donahoe, Harley J. Hansen , F.G. Malone , Frank lin D. Malone , Welmon L. Nelson

Southern California Richard P. Bishop , Michael A. Chappell, Joseph S Coe Jr., John K. Evens , Fred D Fagg

As King prepares to celebrate his Fraternal 50, he still lives by the values and ethics that his fraternity experience helped solidify in him. "After 50 years of life experience, those values I learned from Betas have all proved accurate," King says. For his Golden anniversary, King plans to return to Dallas to visit his home chapter. He would also love to reunite with some of his brothers.

Ralph G Merrill, Joseph P. Moslander, Robert K. Parkinson, Carl F Roepke Jr., Richard R. Sangberg, L.S. Smith, Robert J Ward, Bruce D. White

Vanderbilt James C. Bethshares Jr. , Herman 0. Blackwood III, Douglas D. Connah Jr. , Malcolm 0. Cook Jr., C.J. Davis, William P.

Union J a mes T Clark, John H Floyd, John H McCabe, Stig G. Peterson , Richard C. Schappert, Alvin R. Southwick, Utah Dale L. Anderson, Claude H. Armstrong Jr., Victor R. Ayers, Boyd A. Blackner, James 0. Chamberlin, John A. Dahlstrom, Kirby S. Dawson Jr., Ashby S. Decker, Stephen G. Denkers , Robert J. Doxey , Richard L. Driggs, Spencer F. Eccles, Stephen L. Johnston, Gary E. Krier, Milo S. Marsden Jr., James J. McNamara, III , William D Foote III , Harry D Funk , Don H. Gibbs, Robert H. Hald e rman, Richard F. Halderman, Darrell E. Holt , William M. Houser, Charles D. Joy, Daniel D. Lane, John W. Lauts Jr. , Richard L. Martin , 'Ira vis E Reed , Laurence W. Richards Jr. , Roderick E. Ristow Jr., Rodney E. Shaver, Sebastian A Silveira , William D. Taylor, D.G. Taylor

Southern Methodist James W. Brennan Jr. , John C Cummings, Howard L. Daughenbaugh, Walter R. Davis Jr., Kenneth M. Dickson, Kermit A Gaar Jr., John R. Gowan, Ja c k W. Hobson, Joe W King, Pat L . Knieff, John J. Rasmussen Jr., Stephen C. Stone, Harley M. Upchurch

St. Lawrence Louis V. Amato , Douglas J. Blanchard, Leonard F. Combi , DanielS. Day, Robert J. DeJohn, Edwin C. Dickinson , Rich-

Dismukes Jr. , John R. Folkerth, Tyler B. Hardeman, James R. Hayes, Humphrey B. Heywood III, John M. Hibler , W.S. Hull , John G. Ingram, Robert L. Kirkpatrick Jr. , William H Lee , Willard G Logan Jr , Lewis R. Mefford Jr. , Richard B. Moore , Thomas B. Payne, Joseph M Pipkin , William F. Sasser, James D Senter III, James D Streett III, Robert C. Surman, Hugh S. Thllos, Walter Y Walker Virginia William U. Ault , George W. Barlow II , Robert L. Bohannon, David B. Bowes, G.L. Doolittle , Benjamin Huger II,

I

Stanley D Petter Jr , James B. Root, Alexander P. Smith , Grover C. ' Wright Jr.

Wabash Ri chard J. Borror , Richard S. Ellis, Donald G.

Everingbam , Wayne C Finkel , Marvin D Gunnarson , Ri chard B.

Hickman, James T. Kuhn, Bo y d B. Lowry, Richard J. Molyneaux , Thomas H. Owen s III, Frank M. Rasmussen, Morris H. Rice, Jame s

W. Smith, Gary M Squier

Washington Paul M. Andonian , Lucius J. Ballard , Harvey C.

Barragar, Gordon R. Brown, James M. Coshow, Robert L. Dunn , Thomas L. Fish, Harr y S Foster, John V. Geraghty, Robert L. Horchover, Rog er G. Knight, Donald A. Lockwood, Larry L. Martens , Michael

W. McKinnon , Michael W. Monroe, Alpheus B. Parsons , Warren D.

Petersen, James E. Peterson, Matt Sayre , H.D. Simmons, Keith B. Tucker MD, Dani el G Wagner Jr.

Washington & Jefferson Fred C. Cristo fori, Robert A. Dufty, Jam es

M. Farson, Rev Frank T. Hainer, George Lango! Jr., V. W. Lehtonen, Donald R. Paulick, William R. Robertson

Washington and Lee Aristides C.

Alevizatos, Joel D. Bennett, Robert G. Callaway, William A Dalton, Gilbert

F. Dukes Jr., Dr Paul H. Krogh, Eugene E. Montgomery, J.R. O'Conn ell, Ra ymond Stults Jr., William S.

Tunner, Rolla K. Wetzel

Washington in St. Louis Albert W.

Anderson, Robert W. Bercaw, Edgar L. Bland , Clinton R. Brooks, Richard W. Bush, William W. Combs, William C . Cowdery, Le M. Cunningham , Charles P Dun cker, Peter W Field , Frederick S. Field, John T. Giesler, Jeremy Harris, George E. Heneghan Jr., Gerald C. Hurt, Karl A. Jacob Jr., William M. James Jr , John A. Kreager Jr., Robert L Ladd , Sidney A. McClanahan , Donald E. Mumm, Thomas B. Payne , Allen D. Penniman Jr ., John R. Placke, Michael R. Richmond , Russell F. Scarato, Edward M. Schall , Donald H. Schmuck, John M. Stephens, Rene D. Tegtmeyer, Don W. Tesson, Robert M. Thomas

Washington State Ja ck W. Bannister , Donald K. Davis, John F. Gallwas, Lynn M. Heminger , Leslie E. Hilby, Kenneth W. Kadow, Jerry L. Lemm , Eugene F . Martin, Russell L . Qua c kenbush, Harry E. Scott Jr. , Russell P. Sorensen, James P Welch Wesleyan Howard S Baer, Richard W. Bauer, Geoffrey K. Bentley, Joe

A. Boughton, Kenneth A Bruffee , Thomas H. Connell , David J. Cox ,

David 0. Currier, Douglas 0 Ernst , Malcolm Gorin , WilliamS. Mahoney , Douglas P McNutt, Richard H Miller , William D. Moyle Jr , Peter L. Sanders, Russell L. Snyder, David A. Stevenson, James K. Varney

Western Reserve Robert W. Blat c hford , Kenneth B. Cairns, Kenneth R. Me Peek, Ronald 0. Meletzke, Ro y J Padolik, Joseph J.

Pinzone , Joseph N. S c hneider Jr.

Westminster William G. Buckner, John A. Henry, Billy J. Hill, Robert L. Jones, David L. Krueger, Robert C. Lloyd, Donald A. Miller, John A Mooneyham, Harry D. Penzler, Irvin K Ri ce, J. Carleton Riddick , Roy A. Ruffn er, Jam es R. Spradling , Alan E. Tolle, Ri c hard B. Watkins , Earl J Wright

Whitman Richard F. Ayres Jr., Vernon A Bradshaw, Joseph M. Calvo, Donald F. Davidson, Thomas E De eba c h, M e lvin L. Elliott, RobertS Flexer, Gary J Fowler, Clifford R. Hostetler, Jack W Howay, Frank B. Kimball , Sp encer L. McConnell, R. S. McKean Jr. , Rob ert K. Schaffer, Lee R. Sells, Timothy N . Thompson, Phillip A. Tjelle, Bruce C. Wright

Willamette Rob e rt L. Alfred, Dean K. Be nson , WilliamS . Bjorkan, Richard B. Blakney,O. Daniel Dearborn Jr ., William F. Farr, David J. Finlay, William A Frederickson, William H. Freeman Jr ., James

N. Gilliland, Dale R. Gustafson, J .

Ronald H e rshberger , Robert G.

Kaufman, Thoma s A. Larson , Ian R. Maciver Jr. , Donald E. Mead, Frank A

Moore Jr ., Gera ld L. Patterson , Charles

R. Peter , John W Ray, John A. Rehfuss, Thomas E. Wh yte

Williams H erb er t L. Baker, Robert

R. Bottome Jr., Jeremy S. Davis , James W. Grace, Karl G. Heider, William T. Jenner , Harris S. Lindsay, Vernon T. Squires

Ohio Wesleyan hosted its Fraternal Fifties celebration in Oxford this past June. The two-day event honored pledge classes of 1952 and 1953. Pictured above, Tom Tatham '56 is pinned by his

wife Ann. At right, Larry Linderer '55 is pinned by his wife Joyce, as Paul Nobis '55 awaits The house corp and alumni association presented pins to 17 Betas at a luncheon in the Foundation and Administrative Office. Some 75 attended the celebration, which included a formal evening reunion.

West Virginia Curtis H. Barnette , Herbert S Boreman Jr. , Ambert J. Chase , Elliott R. Davies Jr ., Maurice E. Ernst Jr., Joe B. Fredlock, Stanley P. Hawse Jr., Eugene G Lamone , Newell C. Logan II, Max R. Ludwig, Carl D. Slater, Jack H . Smith, Donald K. Smith , Robert K. Tebay Jr.

Western Ontario Bruce 0. Blair, John W. Brooke r, Gary H. Corlett, Harry J. Daniel, GeorgeS Dembroski , William B. Downe y, Frederick H. Edgecombe, Howard R. Erskine, John E. Farley, William A. Houghton , Keith A. Johnston, Paul W. Keillor, Robert E. Ke ul eman, Randolph Lee, Francesco G. Mor e tti , Robert L. Pr etty, Ronald D Ray, Edmond M. Reeves , John R Rhodes , Ro y G. Steel Jr., George Tiviluk , Charles E. Wald e n

Wisconsin Robert D. Anderson, Thomas D. Brader, Robert W. Bruder, John W. Davis , James R. Derusha, Thomas J. Eggers, William C. Farnum , Paul E. Hansen , John H. Leverenz , Roy C. Lindau , Thom as E. Means , Ri c hard G Oakford, Ja c k D. Pearson, Martin A. Ramm e r Jr., Rob er t H. Rector, Thomas G. Schu lt z, David J. Spengler, Truman L. Sturd eva nt , Dale E. Wa lter, Lew E. Wartman, David G. Wartman

Wittenberg Ri c hard H. Abraham, Richard E. Adler, Jam es H Be c k , Robert C. Bradl ey, Ri c hard A. Dudash , John K. Hawk e n , Ri c hard V. Holloway, Robert L. Holloway , James W. Ingledue, William E. Leffel , David G. Miller , Jerry M. Ob e rle y, Jam es F. Rolfes, Wesley T. Runk, Ri c hard G. Zimmerman

Yale Dean W. Alexander, Norman R Allenby, Harv ey M. Bena tovi c h, Emanuel Boasb erg III , William W. Crowdus II , George A. Crowell Jr., Clinton J. Curtis, Louis F. D'A lm e ida , George L. Davis, William K. Dogg e tt Jr ., Jonath an P. Donald, Jam es L. Downey, Rudolph W. Dris co ll, Edward B. Du Pont, John R. Dunlop, C. Jan Dyk e, Alan S. Englander, Walla ce W. Everett III , Georg e N. Forker , Hugh C. Friedmann, Donald A. Gordon, Roy L. H erndon II , David N Hoadley, John M Hogg. Roger W. Hollander, J.G Hudson , Edwin M. Johnston Jr , Richard A Kap e lson , EdwardS. Kaplan, Peter G. Kohler, Charles A. Krause III , Donald H. McKnew Jr. , Char l es S. Miller , Hugh A. Morgan, Robert T. Page, Howard F. Park III, Jeffr ey L. Parsons , Neil H . Prothers , Thomas 0. Ran ey, William M. Rob er ts III, Charles W. Runnett e III , Thomas V. Scott III , Rob ert F. Shapiro, William B Stevens Jr., Ri chardS Tully , Thomas F. Tuttle, Keith W. Wheelo c k, James F. Wisn er - Compiled by Geoffrey H. Fulkerson

Ohio 's Thomas F Brenner ' 78 and fames f. {Jeff) Kuske ' 78 (with trophies) won the 25th Beta Theta Pi - Ohio Memorial Golf Outing, May 23-25

Harry S. Foster, Whitman '54, and other Gamma Zeta alumni gather at the Seattle Tennis Club , June 2 7. The next function is slated for December.

General Fraternity Vice President and ' Trustee Robert

The Cleveland Beta Theta Pi Alumni Association and area alumni celebrated Fraternal Fifites at its lun cheon , May 8.

Alpha Upsilon's (Penn State) 1952 pledge class held its Fraternal Fifty reunion at the Nittan y Lion Inn in June

Westminster alumni prepare for a round of golf at Bay Hill last March Proceeds benefitted the Westminster Beta Foundation.

Emory alumni gather to celebrate the wedding of Glenn A. Sweatt , Emory '89.

Education Consultants Casey A Gomes , Maryland '02 ; David J.D. Rae , British Columbia ' 00 ; Bradley W. Kiesling , Westminster '01, and Eric f. Eickhoff 'OO , catch a baseball game at jacobs Field in Cl e veland , July 27

Angels Asst. General Manager Kenneth R. Forsch , Oregon State '69; f. Stuart Hutchins , Idaho '52 ; Angels G.M. Bill H. Stoneman , Idaho ' 66 and L.E. (Erv) johnson , Idaho '53 at an Angels / Cubs game during spring training in March

The Toronto Alumni Association hosted the Board of Trustees for a reception, May 30. Guy D. Perham , Washington State '50; Stephen B. Becker, Florida ' 69; Owen S Williams, Toronto ' 50 , and William f. (Bill) Logie, Western Ontario '91, share in the friendship of the event.

L. Schnese , Wisconsin '83 {left] and his son Andrew (right) visited ' with Scott McCarron , UCLA '89, at the ' 2002 PGA Championship at Hazeltine National in Chaska, Minn

Delta Pi alumni {left to right) joseph M. Norris '01 , jeff M. Franklin ' 00, Neil A. Choudhury '00 and Kyle W West '01 met up in Saigon , Vietnam in May. Franklin is working as a copy editor for an English magazine in Saigon, Norris is a member of the U.S. Coast Guard , Choudhury is an English teacher in Seoul, South Korea , and West is a financial analyst for UPS

Kye D Hittle, Kansas State ' 99 2002 Advisor of the Year

Ask Kansas State Chapter Counselor Kye D. Hittle, Kansas State '99, what prompted him to become involved as an advisor and you might just be surprised by his response. "Beta cannot survive without adapting to today's operating environment and getting back to her original purpose," says Hittle.

Organizing his advisory team with clearly defined expectations and forming close, personal relationships with undergraduates have been victories; however, he is not without his challenges. Hittle reminds himself to "focus on fundamental changes in attitude and culture instead of just dealing with the surface-level operational problems."

We've asked Hittle to address some pressing questions posed by current chapter advisors.

What kind of individual would make the right kind of advisor for each of the key positions? - Jack Easton, Pennsylvania, adviSOIJ' council member

Anyone who understands where Beta is headed, is able to gently challenge undergraduates, is dedicated and is not trying to relive an experience. He or she does not have to be a Beta.

What are some good ways to get to know the brothers?

-Aaron Oberman , West Vir-

ginia

advisor

Excellent question, Aaron. It is crucial that advisors immediately form relationships with undergraduates before effective advising can take

place. Learn names. A nonmeeting environment (ball game , dinner, etc.) is a great way to find out more about individuals I try to find out how at least one undergraduate is doing each week by phone or in person

Advising, like parenting, is a delicate balance between allowing the student to grow through experience and protecting him from failure. How do we know when to intervene and when to let the student learn from his mistake? -

Steve Pholman, Puget Sound financial advisor

This is one of my biggest struggles. Unless the chapter is going to potentially hurt itself or others , or break the law, we should take the approach that is challenging , but allows the undergraduates to make the final decision.

How do you get the undergraduates to communicate better with the advisors? -

Jason Anderson , Minnesota chapter counselor

Make sure the relationship is personal and strong up front. They should feel that they can come to you with anything. Listen Undergraduates will come up with the right decision if you just keep asking questions instead of immediately making a suggestion.

Should advisors attend the chapter's social functions?-

Sam Endicott, Mississppi ' 72

I don't attend social functions because they are meant for the chapter, Sam. If alcohol is present, it can put you , as an advisor, in a compromising position.

We are recolonizing at the Beta Beta (Mississippi) chapter under the Men ofPrinciple initiative. As a colony, my understanding is there is a strict no alcohol policy for such recolonization efforts . Naturally, we are dealing with 18- to 22-year-olds , some of whom have grown up in a culture of drinking at family gatherings or who , due to their age , are legal now to drink and are intrigued and pushed by peers to party. How do we effectively adopt a no alco-

hoi in the house rule, and how

do we enforce it? - William Strickland, Mississippi chapter counselor

I should clarify that the alcohol-free directive is not part of the Men of Principle initiative; rather, it is part of your recolonization process. Remember, alcohol-free housing doesn ' t mean legal memberscannotdrinkifthey choose to do so, only that it is not allowed in the house. The chapter is free to use third party vendors and outside facilities . As the landlord , the housing corporation is often best-suited to adopt an alcohol-free housing policy. Enforcement should come through the normal means of chapter self-governance (a strong Kai committee and an understanding of the rules) and be backed by the housing corporation.

How do I invigorate the actives not living in the house to participate in rush week?

-fohn Thietje , South Dakota chapter advisor

Tough question , John. Suggest that the recruitment chairman ask them to do specific jobs during recruitment events (" Matt, we really need you to setup and run the PowerPoint presentation would you take that on? " )

How can the advisors motivate the brothers involved in activities formerly thought of as '' things the pledges do " such as cleaning the house,

interviews, dressing up and being on time for meetings?

The concept of "earn your badge eveiJ' day " is a new one for many of our active members.

- Courtney Collins, Mai}'land faculty advisor

Encourage members to take advantage of Beta 's incredible leadership experiences like The Institute for Men of Principle, UIFI and Beta Wilderness Challenge . Encourage them to study our ritual together and see what it says about a member 's responsibility to the Fraternity. Help them set up the processes and structure needed to make sure each brother is accountable for his share of the work.

Are there warning signs that a good chapters may be headed for trouble?- Grant Birtch, regional director

Absolute ly! Does the chapter deal directly with rule violations? If not, there might be trouble Other potential signs are when the chapter is not truthful about events that have taken place , or when members start using brotherhood as a " shield " to justify inconsistent behaviors.

Do you have a question for "The Advisor's Corner?" Send questions and/or comments to the e ditor at tolver@ wooglin.com

2002-03 Advisory Team Conferences

Dates: N ov. 16, F eb 1 or AprilS

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Locat ion: Oxford, Ohio

Cost: Free to those whove not attended a session in the past two years. Up to $200 in trave l reimbursement Saturday meals and lodging for Fri. and Sat included.

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Books b y Betas

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Abandon: Love and Communism In Central Asia

David J. Gallagher, Colorado School of Mines '97 Paperback. 120 pages. US$10.95 . Writers Club Press . Available at www.iuniverse.com

Gallagher spent two years in Kyrgyzstan as a Peace Corps volunteer teaching English in small schools . He currently lives in Denver where he is studying for the Foreign Service Examination. A fictional account of the struggle between the beliefs of two boys ' ancient culture and the movement towards democracy, this book relates the culture and history of Kyrgyzstan.

America's First Nobel Prize In Medicine/Physiology

Dr Hugh E. Stephenson, Jr., Missouri '43 with Robert Kimpton

Hardcover 184 pages. US$95. Published by Midwestern Vascula r Surgery Soc iety (c/o John R Pfeifer, MD , Institute for Vein Disease , Suite 410 , 3920 W Big Beaver Rd ., Troy , Ml 48084 ; pfeiferjj@bigplanet.com

This book recounts an interesting historical event in Nobel Prize history, America 's first Nobel Prize in Medicine. A cardia-thoracic surgeon , Stephenson invented the first resuscitation unit, the defibrillator He loyally served Beta Theta Pi throughout his years as president of the General Fraternity, vice-president and trustee , district chief, chapter counselor and so on.

Celebrating the Third Place

Theodore D. Karantsalis, San Diego State '84, contributor Paperback. 227 pages . US$15 .95 . Published by Marlowe & Company , New York . Available at www.amazon.com and www bn com

Karantsalis was chosen by The Great Good Place author, Ray Oldenburg to contribute to this book. In his chapter, Karantsalis describes the comfort , familiarity and good company his Miami Passport Photo Shop has to offer customers as a "third place ." He graduated from Miami's Graduate school having studied physics, religion and history. He resides in Miami with his wife and two sons.

The Infinite Asset

Christopher J. Lederer, Washington & Lee '88 with Sam Hill Hardcover 244 pages. US$27.50 Harvard Business School Press Ava ilable at www.amazon.com and www.bn com

Lederer, a partner at Helios, and Hill propose the Brand Portfolio Approach , a revolutionary model for brand management. Brand value can be increased substantially by focusing on target consumers ' perceptions. The authors introduce the brand portfolio molecule, which allows managers to analyze all elements of a brand and how they interact to create greater brand value.

Scots in the North American West, 1790-1917

Ferenc M. Szasz, Ohio Wesleyan '62 Hardcover . 274 pages . US$29 .95 .

University of Oklahoma Press . Ava ilable at www oupress com

Professor of History since 1967 at the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque , Szasz has authored and edited numerous articles and books. He served as a Fulbright Professor at the University of Exeter in England. In his latest tale of American History, Szasz tells the story of the Scots settlement in North America and the many contributions they made to the development of the region

The Arabs: Journeys Beyond the Mirage (revised)

David 5. Lamb, Maine '62

Paperback. 350 pages US$15 Published by Vintage Books , New York. Available at www.vintagebooks.com

This revised copy of The Arabs provides readers with insight to understanding the Middle East, those who live there and the developments that led to September 11, 2001. Lamb, an eight-time Pulitzer Prize nominee, is a reporter for the Los Angeles Times covering stories throughout the world. He has written six books and has been a Nieman Fellow at Harvard University, an Alicia Patterson Fellow and a Pew Fellow.

Vietnam, Now: A Reporter Returns

Paperback. 272 pages US$26 Published by Public affairs , New York. Available at www.amazon.com and www bn com

In Vietnam , Now, Lamb captures and portrays life as it is today in Vietnam Readers are sure to develop a greater understanding of Vietnamese culture , history and appreciation for those who fought in the Vietnam war.

What the Bible Says About Healthy Living

Dr. Rex D . Russell , Oklahoma State '63

Hardcover 130 pages US$16 .99. Publish e d by Fleming H. Revell. Availa ble at www.bn.com

Rex Russell, a medical practitioner, once led a life of frustration as he and his family dealt with a host of illnesses. At a point when there seemed to be no hope, Russell turned his attention to the word of God.

He read the Bible with a new understanding ofits scriptures and took from it a new way of living. In this book, Russell offers prescriptions for practicing a healthier lifestyle ...

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1 Seventy- four collegians were awarded what type of scholarship from the Beta Foundation (8)

4 Spencer Eccles hometown (3 words) (12)

5 Utah's Leigh Harline wrote the well-known song, "When you wish upon a_" (4)

6 President of the North-American Interfraternity Conference (7)

9 2002 Alumnus Advisor of the Year (2 words) (9)

10 Number of chapters earning the prestigious Knox award (4)

11 One of two Betas to serve the three to key roles in the Fraternity (6)

12 Peter Neal founded what chapter (7)

13 One of two Shepardson honorees (8)

Down 1 Oxford Cup No. 047 (8)

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Baja Sales, Inc. (Business cards , vintage shirts, jackets) 773-868-9982 • www .mygreekstore.com

Bank One (Affinity credit card program) 877-533-9656 • www .firstusa .com

Banner Galaxy (Online custom banners and signs) 800-522-9416 • www bannergalaxy.com

Beauchamp Collection, Inc. (Silver plated gift items) 800-469-0564 •www.beauchampcollection .com

Brock Klich (Watches with Greek letters) 804-965-0989 • www.greeksummit.com

Burr, Patterson & Auld, Company (Official jewelry) 800-422-4348 •www .burrpatt.com

Crystal Keepsakes (Crystal blocks with laser engraving) 972-801-9114 • www.crystal-keepsakes com

Framing Success, Inc. (Certificate mats and frames) 800-677-3726 •www.framingsuccess .com

Fraternity Row (Sportswear , gift and novelty items) 916-386-4600 •www .fratrow .com

2 _ grants provide for construction of educational areas (abbrev.) Greek Gear (Apparel , pens , frames , gift items) (3) 877-INARUSH •www greekgear com

3 General Treasurer John Stebbins' favorite meal (3 words) (13)

7 Newly-elected General Fraternity President (8)

8 Rutger 's Beta Steve Sholes signed what famous rock-n-roller (5)

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Insignia Corporation (Greek watches) 800-253-6197 •www greekwatch com

Modern China Co. , Inc. (Ceramics , glassware ) 800-537-9121

National Collegiate-Premiere (Call ing card serv ices ) 800-62!h'l234

Potter Manufacturing (Decals) 800-547-5063 • www.potterdecal.com

Time Insurance (Short Term Med ical Insurance) 800-787-8711

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