573-874-9396, dsh6d9@mizzou.edu Advisors: 5 Members: 110 Academic: 3.11 RM: Excellent
Convention: Yes Finance: $0.00 Ritual: Yes
Missouri-Kansas CitY (ΕΛ)
Epsilon Lambda has continued to improve their philanthropic efforts this past spring through numerous events. We raised more than $3,000 when we held Beta Week, a fundraiser for Children’s Mercy Hospital. We participated in Relay for Life for the American Cancer Society and raised more than $9,000 for cancer research. We continued to donate our time and efforts towards maintaining the Sherwood Center for the Autistic. We make a large effort to bring as many members as we can, at least once a year, to help clean up the school. We have a high rate of membership in Order of Omega. This semester, Michael Rodriguez ’08 was elected as the president, Drew Glover ’08 was elected as the Vice President of Membership, and Austin Campbell ’08 was elected as the Ritualist. We put tremendous effort into winning Greek Week. Jason Lurk ’09 was named Greek Man of the Year. — Kenny Chuu ’09, vice president,
314-775-4347, kcgv4@umkc.edu Advisors: 5 Members: 45 Academic: 3.316 RM: Excellent
Convention: Yes Finance: $0.00 Ritual: N/A
MIT (ΒΥ)
The spring of 2006 was a term of resurgence for Beta Upsilon. After a difficult period following a fire in our Main House, we have made considerable strides as a chapter. We have been able to create new and exciting traditions - such as a community service project, a ballroom dance formal, and faculty dinners. The renewed commitment to the success of the Chapter has not distracted brothers from their academic commitments however, as Beta Upsilon boasts five double-majors, three campus orientation leaders, a Burchard Humanities Scholar, a GPA above the campus average, and interns for VMware, Google, and Texas Instruments. Additionally, Beta Upsilon initiated six new members. The house is currently gearing up for recruitment, and is looking forward to continued improvement and success. — Lyel L. Resner ’07, president, 631-
375-1471,lresner@mit.edu Advisors: 4 Members: 30 Academic: 2.95 RM: Satisfactory
Convention: No Finance: $0.00 Ritual: N/A
Nebraska (ΑΤ)
Alpha Tau began the spring semester with the momentum from posting a 3.430 chapter GPA in the fall, ranking second among 27 fraternities on campus. Spring saw the initiation of 22 new members. Individual honors included the induction of Russell J. Swan ’07 and Joseph G. Manasek ’07 into the Innocents Society, the Chancellor’s senior honor society.
Swan received the University’s Outstanding Junior Leadership Award, given to only one male each year. Brothers are proud to boast the accumulation of nearly 2,200 philanthropy hours throughout the course of the year. Miscellaneous highlights of the spring included a visit from the governor of Nebraska, Dave Heinemen, to speak with members of Alpha Tau about leadership and current events. — Cuyler C. Gembol ’07, secretary, 308-870-
2184, cgembol1@bigred.unl.edu Advisors: 5 Members: 72 Academic: 3.43 RM: Excellent
Convention: Yes Finance: $0.00 Ritual: Yes
North Carolina (Η)
After a tumultuous year, Eta is reestablishing itself as a proud chapter of Beta Theta Pi. Our scholastic commitment is strong as ever as we have achieved a GPA that was superior to the All-Men’s Average, the All-Greek Average, and the All-University Average. Several brothers have been accepted into internship programs with some very prestigious firms. The annual Charles Ish Barbee Classic, our 3-on-3 basketball tournament, occurred on April 1, 2006 with Alston Mason ’07, Clay Griffin ’07, and Chris Sneeden ’06 taking the title. Several brothers have been extremely involved with local community service organizations. In this academic year, we increased our community service effort by more than 125 percent compared with the 2004-2005 academic year. We are very excited to have Robert Umstadter as our new Leadership Consultant. His advice and support has motivated and invigorated the chapter to make some important changes that will surely contribute to our long-term success. — Clayton K. Griffin ’07, president, 704-472-
1024, ckgriffi@email.unc.edu Advisors: 0 Members: 39 Academic: 3.16 RM: Excellent
Convention: Yes Finance: $0.00 Ritual: Yes
North Dakota (ΓΚ)
Strong membership numbers and active advisors helped us accomplish most of our goals. The chapter participated in several community service events, including The Big Event, Relay for Life, and the Makea-Wish Walk for Wishes. We held a spaghetti dinner at the house to benefit the Josh Cole Fund in their fight against heart disease. Several men participated in leadership activities on campus. Andrew Jensen ’08 served as chief justice for the Interfraternal Council, along with Patrick Matol ’06 who served as a justice for IFC. Michael Graalum ’09, was recently elected treasurer/secretary of IFC. The future looks bright for us, and we are looking forward to the coming years. — Steven R. Mauk ’08, secretary,
515-988-5591, smauk@aero.und.edu Advisors: 4 Members: 41 Academic: 3.08 RM: Excellent
Convention: Yes Finance: $0.00 Ritual: Yes
Northwestern (Ρ)
The spring is always an exciting and busy time in Evanston. Rho initiated 18 new members in the spring. We fielded competitive teams for intramurals and many of the philanthropy events on campus including the winning team for Delta Gamma’s AnchorSplash. We organized a tennis tournament with the ladies of Kappa Kappa Gamma on Memorial Day with proceeds going to the Paralyzed Veterans of America. The Chapter house will be full this summer with members taking classes or working in the Chicagoland area. Eighteen brothers are graduating and will be scattered across the country. — Matthew T. Larson ’07, president,
847-332-6863, m-larson3@northwestern.edu Advisors: 5 Members: 60 Academic: 3.28
Convention: Yes Finance: $0.00 Ritual: Yes RM: Excellent
Nova Southeastern (ΖΜ)
At the Greek awards, Zeta Mu was recognized as being the Most Improved Chapter in the Greek system. Evan Fish ’09 was selected as for the New Greek Member of the Year Award. With three philanthropic endeavors recorded for the second semester including the nationally recognized Love Jen festival, Zeta Mu has set its eyes on even more service ventures for the next academic year. — Evan T. Fish ’09, secretary, 954-325-2450,
efish007@aol.com Advisors: 4 Members: 21 Academic: 2.65 RM: Excellent
Convention: Yes Finance: $0.00 Ritual: Yes
Ohio (ΒΚ)
We recently held a Beta Sweetheart ceremony for Ms. Tara Gygax, during which Ilija Vadjon ’05 announced their engagement. We extend a heartfelt congratulation to the both of them, and thank them for their dedication to the Chapter. Walter Williamson ’08 was elected into the Interfraternity Council as Vice-President of New Member Education. Beta Kappa of Ohio University holds the first place ranking in Intramural Sports on our campus. We have initiated 30 new men and are excited to share with them all the traditions and history of our fraternity. — Walter L.
Williamson III ’08, secretary, 614-798-6756, ww339704@ohio.edu Advisors: 3 Members: 62 Academic: 2.52
Convention: Yes Finance: $0.00 Ritual: Yes RM: Satisfactory
Oklahoma (ΓΦ)
The Chapter initiated forty-four new members, which bumped the current chapter size to 190 men. Gamma Phi took first place in OU’s University Sing Competition, second in Home-
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