The Beta Theta Pi Magazine (Spring 2010)

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BUILDING THE BRIDGE

“We must also pause and reflect on how we are going to repay them . . .”

Randal J. Master

District Chief District 33: Eastern Kentucky, Hanover, Louisville and Southern Illinois

Profession:

Financial Consultant, Chartered Wealth Adviser®

Alma Mater:

Hanover College University of Kentucky

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B.A. in Business Administration Masters in Business Administration

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Bible studies, fishing and sports

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Why do we volunteer for this Great and Good Fraternity? Whether we have taken it from the Biblical Scriptures, or from our Ritual (or both), the answer is that it is in our DNA, it is in our calling. Our Founders got it right and built this Fraternity on a foundation of strong principles and moral character. They understood the precept that we can accomplish more together, through our mutual noble efforts with others, than we can ever accomplish on our own. They understood that through mutual aid and assistance we are all able to achieve higher pursuits and become better men.

Throughout my fraternal experience there has never been a day when someone was not there to help build the bridge. Whether they are alumni, advisors, other brothers or Friends of Beta, we have never been short on others to assist us in our noble efforts.

So, while we pause and reflect on all those who have come before us, that assisted us on our fraternal journeys, we must also pause and reflect on how we are going to repay them for all that they have done. The answer is blowing in the wind my friend, and

there is a chapter near you that can use your assistance, experience, and expertise.

In case you haven’t noticed the tide has started to turn again in the Greek community.

Just over 10 years ago our General Fraternity gathered some key bridge builders together who, from our Ritual, created the Men of Principle initiative to get our chapters refocusing again on our roots and true calling. Students are also again seeking Greek experiences that fall in line with our traditional values and purpose. Additionally, there are an abundance of General Fraternity leadership programs available to assist our chapters and advisors in accomplishing their objectives.

To be successful it’s truly a collaborative partnership between the chapter, college and General Fraternity. It takes an active group of advisors to be successful, like it takes a village to raise a student, and that is why we value the opportunity to volunteer like so many who have gone before us. My experience has been that it has only served to add to and broaden my appreciation for all this Great and Good fraternity has to offer.

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Six Degrees of Beta Theta Pi? Who: All Beta alumni and undergraduates What: The Six Degrees of Beta Theta Pi Purpose: To strengthen the Beta network and reconnect Beta brothers across North America When: Watch for a Six Degrees of Beta Theta Pi email announcement in late-March from General Fraternity President Tom Purinton, Kansas State ’63 How: To ensure your participation, please update your contact information by March 15th by visiting www.betathetapi.org/updateinfo or by calling the administrative office at 800-800-BETA (2382) 11

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[From the Editor] People Matter. All of Them.

Our mothers and fathers, siblings and grandparents. Our closest Beta brothers and friends, and even the custodian we walk by on our way to the elevator. The cop on the corner and the cashier behind the counter. They matter. Every single one of them.

Of course I always thought I appreciated that sentiment since I grew up on a farm in Kentucky in a very traditional family and was raised in the church. I’ve just generally always believed in the worth of an individual – regardless of their plight in life.

Now, maybe it was the difficult time I experienced with the passing of my Mom back in 2002 after fighting cancer for nearly a decade. Or, it could have been the result of my own diagnosis with bladder cancer a little more than a year ago.

Whatever the reason, I’m required to write something of substance for this editorial, and when I think about life’s “true substance,” I think about people, relationships and how all of us really just want to love, and be loved. (Sigh.)

I guess what’s really important here is that, as we all consume ourselves with the hustle and bustle of life – often creating the very drama we say we despise – we need look no further than the picture below to be reminded that – very simply – people matter. Those 102 chapter presidents who attended The Presidents Academy in midJanuary: they matter. Their mothers and fathers know so.

And like those chapter leaders, the other brothers in our chapters who are officers – and a whole lot more who are not, yeah, they matter, too. Every single one of them.

You know. The ones at the Ivy Leagues and large flagship state institutions. They matter. And so do the ones on the commuter campuses, and the ones at the tier-two regional universities. And the ones in the 100 year-old plus chapter and those in the youngest of colonies. Their friends think they matter, too.

That’s probably why our magazine’s “Chapter Reports” feature is always so popular.

Because of Beta’s long-held belief that our chapters – and the alumni, collegians, Sweethearts, parents and Friends of Beta who love them – matter. All of them.

So enjoy this issue, Brothers and friends. Enjoy all of the stories, features and tid-bits that are symbolic of a lot of good people’s efforts – Betas and non-Betas. And as you do, remember that we’re a part of a special, special Fraternity because we believe people matter. All of them. — L. Martin Cobb, Eastern Kentucky ’96

The Beta Theta Pi The oldest continuously published college fraternity magazine, The Beta Theta Pi was founded on December 15, 1872,

by Charles Duy Walker, V.M.I. 1869.

Interim Editor L. Martin Cobb, Eastern Kentucky ’96 Associate Editor Alexander S. Hammel, Florida ’08 Associate Director of Communications Robert T. Umstadter, San Jose State ’05 Graphic Designer/ Production Assistant Sarah Shepherd Contributors Phyllis Bowie, Jay Langhammer, Jennifer Levering, Randel Master and Charlie McCormick Editors Emeritus Thomas C. Olver, Central Michigan ’98 Erv Johnson, APR, Idaho ’53 Robert H. Kurz, Miami ’58 The Beta Theta Pi, (USPS 052-000) official magazine of Beta Theta Pi Fraternity, is owned by the Fraternity, edited and published under the direction and control of its Board of Trustees, published Winter, Spring, Summer and Fall for $30 one-time pre-paid subscription. Periodical class postage paid at Oxford, Ohio, and additional points of entry. Canada Post International Publications Mail (Canadian Distribution) Sales Agreement No. 0397474. Copyright Beta Theta Pi Fraternity, 2009. Produced in the USA.

Deadlines Summer 2010......................................... May 15 Fall 2010.............................................August 15 Spring 2011......................................February 15 Foundation and Administrative Office Brennan Hall 5134 Bonham Road P.O. Box 6277 Oxford, Ohio 45056 (513) 523-7591 or beta@betathetapi.org www.betathetapi.org Postmaster Send address changes to: Beta Theta Pi P.O. Box 6277 Oxford, OH 45056

The Miller Nichols Chapter Presidents Leadership Academy – January 15-17, 2010 – Oxford, Ohio

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[Contents]

I am a Man of Principle.

I AM A MAN OF PRINCIPLE

I believe in the power of the mind, cultivating my own intellect and the minds of others.

I respect leadership, lead when called upon to do so and help to prepare the leaders who will come after me.

I willingly lend my talents and abilities to the service of my community.

I recognize and respect the worth of each person, refusing to take part in activities that undermine the dignity of others or myself.

I choose to act responsibly, weighing the consequences of my actions on those around me.

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Senator Lugar with the Pi Chapter at Indiana University

feature story

Campus Life — What’s going on in your chapter?

The fall 2009 pledge class at Indiana University poses with the Honorable Richard G. Lugar, Denison ’54, senior United States Senator from the great state of Indiana, moments after their initiation. Senator Lugar joined the 20 young men as they confirmed their oath to the principles and values of Beta Theta Pi.

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From the Editor

I speak honestly and listen actively.

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The Darkening of the Hall

I seek the company of other men of principle, extending them the bonds of brotherhood.

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News & Notes

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I build bridges, not walls.

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Sports Roundup

I am a Beta.

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Mystic Shrine

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A Principled Life

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A Lasting Moment

People Matter

features 10 North-American

Interfraternity Conference An educational piece on the NIC’s Centennial, where it is and where it is going.

Shepardson’s Challenge Fraternity Happenings

Campus Life

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Installations

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Sons of the Dragon Club

Spring Updates Spring Athletics

In Loving Memory Father Knows Best

Beta Theta Pi welcomed three new chapters into its broad domain within the past six months.

Learn about our new undergraduate giving club and be the first to “leave your mark . . . for the kai.”

The Best Experiences

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WASHINGTON Beta Theta Pi 171st General Convention

Crystal Gateway Marriott Arlington, Virginia

August 5 - 8, 2010

[News & Notes]

KEYSTONE wrap up Become a FAN 2010 provided undergraduates with five different Keystone Regional Leadership Conferences throughout North America.

Each conference consisted of three days where students and advisors focused on chapter officer development, principled leadership and volunteer training. Keystone was rated as one of the highest programs sponsored by the General Fraternity and most beneficial to students and advisors alike.

Beta Theta Pi Fraternity Board of Trustees General Secretary Charles W. Warner, Lynchburg ’87 President P. Thomas Purinton, Kansas State ’63 General Treasurer Michael G. Feinstein, MIT ’82 Vice Presidents Scott J. Allen, Minnesota ’95 W. Martin Haskell, Ohio Wesleyan ’68 Jeffrey N. Newton, Miami ’77 Michael R. Okenquist, Villanova ’94 David E. Schmidt, South Florida ’92 Paul B. Swartz, Kansas State ’64 Joseph M. Troncale, Alabama ’63 Beta Theta Pi Foundation Board of Directors Stephen B. Becker, Florida ’69 Carroll R. Black, Wabash ’66 R. Ethan Braden, Willamette ’02 Michael J. Dubes, Iowa State ’66 Michael G. Feinstein, MIT ’82 Chairman Douglas G. Houser, Willamette ’57 Jeffrey Lieberman, Pennsylvania ’96 Lynn C. Maddox, Georgia Tech ’64 Thomas H. McCasland Jr., Oklahoma ’56 Charles O. McCormick III, Indiana ’72 H. Kent Mergler, Cincinnati ’63 Robert J. Schaupp, Lawrence ’51 Richard C. Spangler III, North Carolina ’71 David W. Wright, Ohio State ’67

Undergraduates, alumni, volunteers and parents everywhere are all becoming fans of Beta Theta Pi on Facebook.

The General Fraternity is now using the popular social networking site to communicate happenings within the Fraternity. It is free to join and use, all you need is a Facebook account. Join today and never miss a Beta beat again! (www.facebook.com/betathetapifans)

Cobb Welcomes Communication Earlier this year, Martin Cobb, Eastern Kentucky ’96 was introduced as the interim director of the Communications Department. Having served in multiple staff roles since 1997, Cobb welcomes the new challenge and is eager to explore new and innovative ways for the Fraternity to communicate its messages.

Save the Date Indianapolis Area Beta Alumni Appreciation Dinner Downtown Indianapolis Sheraton Indianapolis City Center Hotel May 1, 2010 ~ 6:00 p.m.

Hosted by the Board of Trustees and Foundation Board of Directors Evening Emcee: General Fraternity President Dr. P. Thomas Purinton, Kansas State ’63 Featuring the General Secretary’s “State of the Fraternity” address, recognition of current and long-time Beta alumni volunteers, recognition of all Fraternal 50s and Fraternal 25s in attendance, and celebration of Beta’s commitment to building men of principle for a principled life.

For more information, please contact the Administrative Office at 800-800-BETA or Foundation Director of Advancement Ryan King at ryan.king@betathetapi.org.

Event details and invitations forthcoming to all area alumni in March 2010.

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CENTENNIAL NORTH-AMERICAN INTERFRATERNITY CONFERENCE “William Raimond Baird, Beta Theta Pi…is the father of the interfraternity movement. It is evident in the current literature of the time that Mr. Baird’s correspondence with other fraternity leaders, like the appearance of BAIRD’S MANUAL itself, resulted in a setting of the stage.” – Baird’s Manual of American College Fraternities, 20th Edition

In April 2009, within view of the Pentagon, the Joint Services Color Guard of the Military District of Washington opened the centennial meeting of the North-American Interfraternity Conference House of Delegates. To acknowledge the growth of the fraternal movement, and to recognize that the 73 NIC member fraternities represent both national and international organizations, the executive directors and guests present sang both the Canadian and American national anthems. With the House of Delegates session launched, so was a year-long centennial celebration that highlights interfraternalism, brotherhood and collaboration.

The National Interfraternity Conference was founded at the University Club of NYC on November 17, 1909 by delegates of 26 fraternities. At the NIC’s 75th anniversary, one dinner speaker noted that in 1909, “the climate was such that the country, the fraternities and the people were ready for change.” And in the 100 years since fraternities agreed there was value in collaboration; the fraternal movement has indeed changed – the country, the fraternity system, and the people involved with both.

Today there are 127 inter/national fraternities and sororities, and 73 fraternities hold membership in the NIC. In the 100 years since the NIC’s founding, two additional important trade organizations have developed, reflecting how the fraternity world and the country have developed. The National Pan-Hellenic Council Inc. represents nine fraternities and sororities with predominantly African-American membership; and the National Association of Latino Fraternal Organizations has a membership base of 23 fraternities and sororities.

“We look forward with confidence to a not distant time when an ecumenical conference of fraternity men will be held and arrangements made which will greatly strengthen the good feeling now developing so rapidly.” (November 1881) – Willis O. Robb, Ohio Wesleyan 1879

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The industry continues to evolve with the development and growth of the National Asian Pacific Islander American Panhellenic Association (NAPA) and the National Multicultural Greek Council (NMGC). Combined, the 12,000 fraternity and sorority chapters on more than 800 campuses in the U.S. and Canada have membership of more than nine million, with 750,000 of those being today’s undergraduate members and the world’s future leaders.

The roots of the NIC go back to 1883, to a meeting of fraternity editors in Philadelphia. Beta’s Willis O. Robb, Ohio Wesleyan 1879, was at the center of galvanizing such interest. Ten years later, the “College Fraternities Congress” was

Beta’s Leadership Role in the NIC Founding Secretary Francis W. Shepardson, Denison 1882/Brown 1883 President Francis W. Shepardson, Denison 1882/Brown 1883 A. Ray Warnock, Illinois 1905 Harold J. (Bing) Bailey, Amherst 1908 Bertram W. Bennett, Knox ’20 Peter F. Greiner, Minnesota ’51 Board of Directors Ronald P. Helman, Miami ’55 Executive Vice President Jonathan J. Brant, Miami ’75 Member Services Consultants Scott J. Allen, Minnesota ’95 L. Martin Cobb, Eastern Kentucky ’96

Beta’s Recognition in the NIC held at the Chicago’s World Fair; and in 1895, more than 300 fraternity men met in Atlanta to form The American Panhellenic Society. The idea for a permanent society was formalized November 17, 1909 with the help of Beta’s Francis W. Shepardson, Denison 1882/Brown 1883, the NIC’s founding secretary. In the 100 years since the association has grown nearly threefold. Today, through advocacy, collaboration, and education the NIC works to ensure that fraternities can operate in an environment conducive to their success. That is the NIC mission.

The NIC provides extensive programming for IFCs and campus leaders to learn through the IFC Academy and the INTERCHANGE Resource Network. It also provides extensive programming for IFCs and campus leaders to develop their leadership through undergraduate programming that includes the Undergraduate Interfraternity Institute (UIFI), the IMPACT Institute, the Alumni Academy, and the Jon Williamson Futures Quest. In 2010, the NIC will celebrate the 20th Anniversary of UIFI, a program launched under the leadership of long-time executive vice president (17 years) and Beta, Jonathan J. Brant, Miami ’75, from which over 10,000 fraternity and sorority leaders have graduated since 1990.

To kick off the 100 year, leaders of all major interfraternal associations joined the crowd in Washington at the Centennial Banquet to recognize the successes of the fraternity world and to discuss what that work will look like over the next 100 years.

The banquet room was filled with a memorabilia exhibit recounting 100 years of the NIC; and reminiscent of a Harry Potter movie, the flag of every member fraternity was hung from the ceiling. th

Gold Medal A. Ray Warnock, Illinois 1905 Seth R. Brooks, St. Lawrence ’22 G. Herbert Smith, DePauw ’27 John J. Rhodes, Kansas State ’38 Jonathan J. Brant, Miami ’75 Silver Medal Richard G. Lugar, Denison ’54

Award of Distinction Alumnus Donald G. (Dipper) DiPaolo, Michigan ’78 Charles W. Warner, Lynchburg ’87 Undergraduates Jeffrey S. Rundle, Kansas State ’03 Matthew J. Brawner, Truman State ’07 Friend of Beta Brian Breittholz, Phi Kappa Tau (Alpha Chapter Counselor) Chapters Alpha Chapter, Miami University Alpha Tau Chapter, University of Nebraska Lambda Kappa-Beta Chapter, Case Western Reserve University (pictured above)

The celebration will continue throughout this year. A Centennial Charter was created and displayed at the annual meeting in Washington, and all 73 members will receive a framed edition. To return to the roots of the NIC, the winter 2010 meeting of the board was held in New York City to coincide with a reception in the University Club where the group replaced the 75th anniversary plaque with one commemorating the centennial.

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Darkening of the Hall

Retreating from campuses where men of principle and character once followed the light of the three stars.

Shepardson’s Challenge “We have some chapters which pay slight attention to the underlying principles upon which Beta Theta Pi is founded,” Francis W. Shepardson, Denison 1882/Brown 1883 asserted to a crowd of eager Betas at the 1927 General Convention. “When a chapter becomes merely a name…it is a natural question whether it has the slightest value to Beta Theta Pi.” This timeless question, prompted by a handful of rogue chapters at the time, continues to drive the Fraternity’s leadership today. What must be done with chapters that demonstrate a consistent inability or unwillingness to foster a true Beta experience?

The answer has always been a simple choice for collegiate members: adhere to the standards, expectations and ritual of Beta Theta Pi or close the chapter hall doors indefinitely. Unfortunately, members have too often, by their misconduct and disregard for their commitments, selected the latter route. In the past decade alone, the Fraternity has been forced to close several dozen chapters and order their members to disband.

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It should be clear to any Beta that this tragic and frustrating outcome is never the end goal. The Fraternity does not gain stature or success by retreating from campuses where men of principle and character once followed the light of the three stars. There is no honor in breaking a line of Betas that spans decades or generations. However, as Shepardson would challenge, there is also no honor in casting aside Beta’s principles and violating that sacred trust granted from one group of Betas to the next.

Sadly, two chapters have taken this disappointing path and closed their doors during the 2009-10 academic year. The Sigma Rho Chapter at the University of Illinois was disbanded on December 4th and the Epsilon Chi Chapter at the University of Rhode Island was disbanded on December 15th. Both instances shared common behaviors that must be understood and addressed to avoid the same fate in the future.

The Sigma Rho Chapter, founded in 1902, was once a leading fraternity at Illinois. Yet, a 2006 issue of the alumni newsletter posed a troubling question of, “has the chapter strayed irreconcilably beyond the values that have guided Sigma Rho since 1902?” In the three years following this frank inquiry, and a subsequent influx of support to help restore the Chapter to prominence, not much changed. During this period members were cited by authorities for drinking games, providing alcohol to guests, selling drugs, multiple injuries on chapter property and providing false identification to prospective members.

While several men pushed for change and fought to restore Sigma Rho, the culture never reformed.

The Epsilon Chi Chapter, founded in 1993, was also once a strong haven where principled leaders at Rhode Island enjoyed the bonds of brotherhood. Over time, chapter

operations declined so significantly that the collegiate members found themselves in a crumbling position. With grades below the Fraternity’s standard of 2.7 for six semesters, $17,000 of overdue debt, and a history of alcohol and drug violations, the members only made matters worse. After a new member ended up in the hospital from being forced to consume alcohol at a Big Brother Night, the chapter officers lied to the University, alumni and General Fraternity.

In each case, the chapter was a shadow of its former self and a bane for loyal alumni hoping to see a tradition continue. Individually, many collegiate members served Beta faithfully and fought to protect their chapter’s future.

Collectively, however, they failed to exercise sufficient self governance to ensure their chapters were not merely Beta Theta Pi in name only. Cultures of substance abuse, poor performance, irresponsibility, lack of integrity and violations of law have no place in this Fraternity and they must be confronted with vigilance and zeal by all Betas — collegiate and alumni alike.

“After long reflection and with a good deal of regret,” Shepardson concluded his speech to that 88th General Convention. “I have reached the conclusion that…Beta Theta Pi will be better and stronger with the inharmonious, the indifferent and the hopelessly struggling chapters eliminated, or at least brought up standing to realize that they must get to work as Beta chapters or go.”

Closed Doors 2009-2010 University of Illinois Sigma Rho Chapter Founded: 1902 Total Initiates: 2,141 Motto: “The seal of the rose” Reasons for Closure: Alcohol abuse; repeated risk management violations; refusal to comply with IFC, University and General Fraternity directives University of Rhode Island Epsilon Chi Chapter Founded: 1993 Total Initiates: 289 Motto: “Good will follows our deeds” Reasons for Closure: Hazing; alcohol abuse; financial delinquency; poor chapter operations

See to it that your chapter is a tribute to Beta Theta Pi and not a name only.

Demand that your chapter only recruits men dedicated to building up the Fraternity, living its founding values and challenging those who don’t. Only then will we answer Shepardson’s challenge and prevent a similar troublesome fate.

— MacGregor Hill, William & Mary ’04

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Chapter Installations B e ta T h e ta P i

Installation. It is a word that colonies throughout the Fraternity set as their end goal, as one of their mightiest conquest whilst an undergraduate. The word literally means to be installed or set in position, like an outpost of Beta Theta Pi. However, it is so much more than an event, but a milestone in a chapter’s history. The beauty behind an installation is that it truly takes

the entire chapter to accomplish. No one man or group of seniors can carry the group into the installation phase, it has to be the entire colony to achieve the status that is known as Chapter. Some are awarded this date sooner rather than later. Others have their hopes or dreams dashed for whatever reason, and must wait till next year to challenge the right to become a Chapter of Beta Theta Pi. Either way, a colony’s installation will be one of the most special and rewarding nights of a young man’s life.

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KEttering b The first year as a colony was focused on basic necessities. The colony focused on member recruitment and pledge education. In fall 2007, we successfully recruited a seven man pledge class and then initiated 100 percent of the men who formally pledged in spring 2008.

The second year was “if at first you don’t succeed, try, try again.” The colony renewed its commitment to recruitment and pledge education.

Improvements were made in increasing involvement in the recruitment process, and the pledge education content shifted from a solely lecture based experience to a more interactive one. In fall 2008, the colony recruited a second seven man pledge class and subsequently initiated them in spring 2009.

While the primary chapter focus was on sustainability for the first two years, this did not prevent us from excelling in other arenas. Since colonization we maintained the highest GPA out of all fraternities and sororities at Kettering.

The colony also averaged more than 12 hours of community service per man per semester.

As a Chapter, we are involved in more than 40 organizations at Kettering and hold leadership roles in 26. That is more than any other fraternity on campus. Furthermore, we have sent 85 percent of active brothers to Beta leadership opportunities over the past two years.

The Chapter’s petition to charter was approved by the 170th General Convention in Phoenix on July 31, 2009. On November 7, 2009 the B-Section re-installation celebration and 45th Anniversary of the Delta Eta Chapter took place. ­­­– Ryan Gee ’10, Delta Eta chapter president

Florida international The General Fraternity committed to an expansion at Florida International University after an invitation from the school itself. A band of three brothers headed to the south to fulfill the desire consisting of Director of Expansion J.B. Scherpelz, Leadership Consultant Jason Waggoner and Colony Educator Dustin Anderson. After a semester long recruitment effort plagued by countless hurricanes and tropical storms, 27 pledges were inducted, 18 of which became founding fathers on January 26, 2006.

The FIU colony of Beta The colony would come to sweep the 2007, Theta Pi continued at Florida 2008 and 2009 IFC Greek awards.

International University for the next three and a half years, continuously working on recruiting new men of principle and expanding their presence on campus. The colony would come to sweep the 2007, 2008 and 2009 IFC Greek awards. The FIU Colony continued to excel in the IFC by having a brother serve as IFC President while still being a colony.

Finally in summer of 2009, the 170th General Convention of Beta Theta Pi granted the colony its charter as the new Eta Gamma Chapter of Beta Theta Pi. The Chapter had its installation dinner on January 23rd, 2010 in Coral Gables, FL at the Westin-Colonnade Hotel where it was installed as an official chapter by our General Fraternity President, Dr. Tom Purinton, Kansas State ’63. The Chapter is planning to apply for the Sisson and Knox awards, the highest awards given by the General Fraternity, this year. – Javier Nahmias ’11, Eta Gamma chapter president

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The Chapter hopes to send at least eight brothers to leadership development programs this summer.

On November 21, 2009, the University of Dayton colony was installed as the Eta Delta Chapter of Beta Theta Pi. The colony was established following a 2007 expansion project where 32 young men were initiated into this Great and Good Fraternity. The members of the Dayton colony found a strong unity in devoting themselves to combating the ‘frat’ stereotype, which has remained an integral component of the identity of the now proud Eta Delta Chapter.

President Andrew Fist, Dayton ’09, served as Dayton’s delegate to the 170th General Convention in Phoenix, AZ, where the colony petitioned for its charter based upon meeting the requirements of the General Fraternity. The charter petition was approved and the Chapter celebrated its installation with a banquet and ritual on November 21, 2009, at the Patterson Homestead located adjacent to the University’s campus. A member of the Patterson family who owned this property is a Beta, John H. Patterson, Miami 1867, co-founder of National Cash Register Company.

Some might say it was providence that the Eta Delta Chapter should have been installed on the former property of a Beta from the Alpha Chapter. The Installation Ritual and Officer Transition Ritual were performed by General Fraternity President, Dr. Tom Purinton, Kansas State ’63. The banquet was attended by current undergraduate brothers, Eta Delta alumni and advisors, Beta alumni who live in the Dayton area, as well as other General Fraternity officers and the Greek advisor of the University of Dayton. Along with the charter, the Eta Delta Chapter was honored to receive a gift of a sculpted dragon from Dayton area resident Jack Longstreth, Purdue ’51, which will be used to give recognition to outstanding contributions to the Eta Delta Chapter by brothers and alumni.

The Eta Delta Chapter is enthusiastic about implementing the philosophy of the General Fraternity’s Sons of the Dragon Club undergraduate giving program into its own leadership development strategy. Brothers at UD are expressing their commitment to mutual aid and assistance very tangibly through volunteering to co-sponsor the registration fees of other brothers to leadership development opportunities such as the Wooden Institute and UIFI. The Chapter hopes to send at least eight brothers to leadership development programs this summer.

– Phillip Erford ’11, Eta Delta chapter president

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FALL TERM

4.0’s

“THE ROOTS OF EDUCATION ARE BITTER BUT THE FRUIT IS SWEET.” ~ ARISTOTLE

Southern California Alex Borsos ’12 Anthony Verdugo ’10

Southern Methodist Maryland

Calvin Grunewald ’10 Seth Myers ’12 Scott Shuffield ’12

Miami

John C. Camenisch ’12

Miami (Fla.)

Josh Weis ’09 Chris Cutler ’12

Arizona

Jeff Sandell ’11 Cole Hirschfeld ’09 Eddie Distler ’11 Jimmy Meglio ’12

Cal Poly

Matt Kearny ’10

Case Western Reserve

David Holcomb ’12 Matthew Seier ’10 Jonathon Weis ’10 Matthew Wells ’12 Matthew Wollerman ’13 Chen Bai ’12

Central Florida

Charles DiNunzio ’11 Tommy Dexter ’12 Richard Scafidi ’12

Clemson

Michael Prohaska ’11 Luke Shelton ’11 Andrew Mount ’11 Miles Jones ’12 Jason Schulte ’10 Ryan Ries ’12 Matt Floyd ’13

Eastern Kentucky

Noah Moran ’11 Eric Hamm ’11 James Wathen ’09

Georgia

Jett W. Puckett ’13 Matthew Rolfsen ’11

Minnesota

Sean Frohman ’12 Pablo Leitzman ’12 Evan Figg ’09

Missouri

Jay Rippenkroeger ’11

Jimmy Nelson ’10 Ryan Neff ’11 Ryan Nichols ’11 Andrew Briggs ’11 McClain Thompson ’11 Jack Campbell ’11 Steven Glynias ’12 Parker Kohlfeld ’12 Tyler Cebulko ’12 Brad O’Brecht ’12 Blake Morgan ’13 Aaron Vanderpool ’13

Iowa State

Mississippi

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Jacob Crabill ’12 Kenneth Skeldon ’11

Indiana

Nicholas Stoffregen ’12 Patrick Mullen ’11 Shane Ruckel ’12

Iowa

Ted Angus ’12 Matthew Cavner ’12

John Carroll

John James Kuczynski ’10

Lawrence

Ken Weinlander ’10 Eric Weinlander ’12 Matt Weinlander ’10

Andrew Shetley ’12 Jared Spoons ’11 Nate Watson ’13

Saint Louis

Tony Kruse ’10

San Diego

Seth Ramey ’12 Greg Toth ’12

Sewanee

Preshanta Kharel ’12

Truman State

Benjamin Riebl ’10 Alex Brodeur ’12 Joe Mastroianni ’11 Christopher Leeds ’12 Eric McCollough ’12 Logan Terry ’12 Kurt Warnhoff ’10 Austin Rupp ’10

Virginia

Shane Miller ’11 Sebastian Von Marschall ’10 Evan Newkirk ’10 Josh Mitchell ’10 Eric Kimpton ’10

Virginia Tech

Danny Raynes ’10

Wabash

Chad Sorenson ’10

Washington in St. Louis Cameron Chiang ’12 Dan Cole ’12

Westminster

Eric Hunt ’11 Cullen Marshall ’10

West Chester

Matt Segal ’10

West Virginia

Nick Rubenstein ’11

Thomas Gallagher ’10 Matt Gigli ’12

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CAMPUS LEADERS “THE VERY ESSENCE OF LEADERSHIP IS THAT YOU HAVE TO HAVE VISION. YOU CAN’T BLOW AN UNCERTAIN TRUMPET. “ — THEODORE M. HESBURGH

INTER-FRATERNITY COUNCIL PRESIDENTS

Chris Bottoms, Colorado Mines ’10 Justin Foster, West Chester ’11 Alex Gardner, Puget Sound ’11 Alec Maghami, Washington ’11 James Meiners, Saint Louis ’12 Blake Oliver, Westminster ’11 Matt Penny, Virginia Tech ’10 Steven Profitt, Denison ’12 Thomas Schonhardt, Truman State ’11 Paul Song, Emory ’11 Ken Weinlander, Lawrence ’10

INTER-FRATERNITY COUNCIL OFFICERS

Derek Asbun, Berkeley ’10 (recruitment) Wakefield Asbury, Auburn ’10 (treasurer) Rajiv Asnani, Florida ’11 (operations) Brian Becker, Puget Sound ’12 (vice president) Alex Bozzo, Southern California ’11 (recruitment) Zach Carlile, Washington ’12 (vice president) Jackson Chambers, Utah ’12 (operations) Steven Cruz Baez, Florida International ’12 (secretary) Daniel Dugan, West Chester ’11 (vice president) Michael Eder, Miami (Fla.) ’11 (treasurer) Brad English, Virginia Tech ’12 (recruitment) Josh Galloway, Purdue ’10 (recruitment) Roger Gonzalez, Florida International ’11 (chief justice) Justin Hanhart, Wittenberg ’10 (secretary) Hunter Haralson, Texas Tech ’12 (vice president) Ed Hofmann, Stevens ’11 (treasurer) Mike Impagliozza, Ohio ’10 (programming) Graham Landry, Arizona ’11 (vice president) Phillips Peter, Washington in St. Louis ’12 (communications) Drew Pope, Central Florida ’12 (treasurer) Tayler Rengel, Wittenberg ’11 (scholarship) Christopher Romeo, John Carroll ’11 (programming)

Nick Rubenstein, West Virginia ’11 (treasurer) Eric Schwartz, Washington in St. Louis ’11 (new member education) Kyle Shaner, Eastern Kentucky ’11 (vice president) Trent Sutherland, Kettering A ’11 (philanthropy) McKee Thomason, Clemson ’12 (treasurer) Dane Ulik, Arizona ’12 (academic chairman) Drew Urban, Ohio ’11 (treasurer) Josh Vollmer, Indiana ’12 (recruitment) Bill Worms, John Carroll ’12 (membership

STUDENT GOVERNMENT PRESIDENTS Harry Brisson, Denison ’11 Ryan Duane, Clemson ’11 Jacob Watkins, Auburn ’10

STUDENT GOVERNMENT OFFICERS

Tyler Biringer, Georgia ’12 (senator) Zac Box, Colorado Mines ’09 (vice president, Board of Student Organizations) Kyle Brisson, Stevens ’11 (senator) Brendan Corrigan, Wittenberg ’11 (treasurer) Matt Edwards, Indiana ’11 (director) Lance Flint, Central Florida ’10 (elections commissioner) Kale Hills, Denison ’11 (vice president) Ed Hofmann, Stevens (senator) Sean Kelley, Indiana ’00 (supreme court) Jack Lanigan, Stevens ’11 (senator) Andrick Lewis, Central Florida ’10 (vice president) Jeffrey Lichtenfeld, Stevens ’11 (treasurer) Jake McCarthy, Indiana ’10 (vice president) Taylor Morris, Clemson ’11 (university relations) Minh-Tri Nguyen, Case Western Reserve ’11 (vice president) Taylor Pross, Auburn ’11 (senator) Kyle Purdy, Puget Sound ’12 (senator) Nick Sexton, Eastern Kentucky ’11 (senator)

Luke Shelton, Clemson ’11 (research and development) Kirby Turnage, Auburn ’12 (director, High School Leadership Conference)

CLASS OFFICERS

Logan Johnston, Auburn ’10 (vice president) Trent Oczypok, John Carroll ’13 (president)

ORDER OF OMEGA OFFICERS

Ernie Guaimano, Stevens ’10 (vice president) William MacIntyre, Colorado Mines ’10 (executive chairman) Javier Nahmias, Florida International ’11 (vice president) Austin Rupp, Truman State ’10 (secretary) Bill Worms, John Carroll ’12 (treasurer)

HONORARY SOCIETY & FRATERNITY OFFICERS

Jeff Bartolozzi, John Carroll ’10 (president, Phi Alpha Delta) Jordan Brewer, Cincinnati ’10 (president, Phi Rho Chi) Shaun Deluca, Eastern Kentucky ’11 (vice president, Mortar Board) Porter Fraser, Clemson ’10 (chairman, Semper Fi) Eric Hunt, Westminster ’11 (president, Blue Blazers) Paul Reichert, Kettering A ’10 (secretary, Tau Beta Pi) Paul Sharpe, Southern Methodist ’11 (president, Alpha Phi Omega) Matthew Wells, Case Western Reserve ’12 (treasurer, National Society of Collegiate Scholars) BRENDAN CORRIGAN

MISCELLANEOUS

PAUL SONG

JOSH GALLOWAY

KYLE BRISSON

ED HOFMANN

JUSTIN FOSTER

Donny Bittala, Cincinnati ’11 (president, Men’s Chorus) Andy Breed, Kettering ’13 (vice president, Aquaneers Club) Rob Brown, Kettering ’11 (editor-in-chief, The Technician) Andy Bryan-Ramón, John Carroll ’12 (vice president, Allies) Tristan Chen, Case Western Reserve ’10 (president, Case International Club) Daniel Church, Sewanee ’11 (president, Mountaintop Musicians) Anthony Clairmont, Sewanee ’11 (vice president, Philosophy Club) Michael Corliss, Sewanee ’10 (president, Perpetual Motion Performing Dance Society) Jonathan Delauter, West Virginia ’10 (public relations chairman, Study Abroad) Nate Ferguson, Washington in St. Louis ’11 (vice president, Student Union) Kevin Friedman, Iowa State ’10 (drum major) Ryan Gee, Kettering ’11 (director, Camp COMPASS) Jonathan Groves, Iowa ’11 (director, Greek Week) Alexander Harris, Sewanee ’11 (editor-in-chief, The Sewanee Purple) Valentin Hernandez, Kettering ’11 (president, Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers) Will Hoffman, Wabash ’10 (president, Sphinx Club) David Houston, Washington in St. Louis ’10 (director, Campus Y) James Jarman, Central Florida ’11 (director, Knight Cast) Patrick Kavanaugh, Clemson ’11 (treasurer, Greek Programming) Matt Kennedy, Clemson ’10 (vice president, Finance Club) William Logan, Wabash ’11 (president, Students for Sustainability)

Kevin Long, Wabash ’10 (president, Philosophy Club) Ryan Moore, Southern Methodist ’10 (president, Mock Trial) Brandon Mowrey, Cincinnati ’11 (president, Club Lacrosse) Tyler Murray, Southern Methodist ’12 (captain, Debate Team) Reed Pankratz, Kansas State ’11 (co-chair, K-State Proud) Mat Rigdon, Truman State ’11 (president, Recondo Club) Andrew Schmitz, Iowa State ’09 (secretary, Political Science Club) Matt Schweinzger, Indiana ’10 (co-founder, Campus Threadz) Mike Shapiro, Florida ’10 (producer, Gator Growl) Michael Slattery, Case Western Reserve ’10 (president, Table Tennis Club) Ian Starnes, Wabash ’11 (president, Crew Club) Andrew Stricklin, Florida ’11 (vice president, Florida Cicerones) Ben Szweda, John Carroll ’12 (treasurer, Psychology Club) David Tarlau, Kettering A ’13 (president, Aerosciences Club) Jake Thom, Puget Sound ’10 (president, Italian Speaking Group) Joseph Tisinger, Iowa State ’11 (president, Track and Field Club) Lee Van Loenen, Kansas State ’10 (executive director, Up Till Dawn) Eric Weinlander, Lawrence ’12 (president, Sailing Club) Matt Weinlander, Lawrence ’10 (president, American Medical Student Association) Eric Wieseckel, Case Western Reserve ’11 (president, German Club) Derrick Williams, Kettering A ’11 (secretary, Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers) betathetapi.org

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Spring 2010

SONS of THE

DRAGON CLUB

for the kai

Sons of the Dragon Council Members in the Photo (from left to right): Jordon Gofourth, Purdue ’11; Andrew Lane, John Carroll ’12; Justin Foster, West Chester ’11; Scott Seiffer, Northeastern ’11; Kyle Shaner, Eastern Kentucky ’11; Javier Nahmias, Florida International ’11; Peter Shea, Oregon ’11; Thomas Reese, Oklahoma ’11; Fred, Myrtle, San Diego ’11; Tony Peccatiello, Virginia ’11

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Saturday, January 16th marked an historic moment for Beta Theta Pi!

“As the Beta journey teaches us, the success of our Fraternity is dependent upon brothers Building a Bridge for those who follow. Joining the Sons of the Dragon Club is an excellent way for you as an undergraduate to ‘Leave your mark...for the kai.’ ” ~ Chapter President Fred Myrtle, San Diego ’11

At the 2010 Miller Nichols Chapter Presidents Leadership Academy, chapter presidents from across North America launched the Sons of the Dragon Club – the Beta Foundation’s first annual giving club for undergraduates. The purpose of this new giving club is to educate all undergraduates on the mission of the Beta Foundation and to establish a culture of “lifelong annual giving” to the Beta Leadership Fund (BLF).

Since the launch of the Sons of the Dragon Club, undergraduates from across Beta’s Broad Domain continue to join by making contributions of $18.39 or more online at www.betathetapi.org/gift. By joining, undergraduates are doing their part to support the educational programs and services provided by the Beta Foundation annually.

Every undergraduate who joins will receive the 2010 Sons of the Dragon Club T-shirt (see image above). However, to ensure T-shirts are received before the end of the school year, undergraduates must join by April 1st!

For more information on the Sons of the Dragon Club visit www.betathetapi.org Attention Beta Alumni! If you are interested in offering a matching gift that challenges the undergraduates from your chapter to join the Sons of the Dragon Club, contact Director of Advancement Ryan King, Southern Illinois ’01 by phone (800-800-BETA) or email (ryan.king@betathetapi.org). betathetapi.org

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[Campus Life] Alabama (∆Θ)

The Delta Theta Chapter has worked hard to improve the strength of the brotherhood. Some of the highlights were the initiation of 44 young men and the hosting of a late night pancake dinner presented by Delta Delta Delta, which was able to raise $13,000 for St. Judes Children’s Cancer Research Hospital. Recently Taylor Collins, was elected president of Capstone Men & Women, a selective organization of students that serve as official ambassadors for the university. This spring, our intramural basketball team is working toward capturing its third consecutive basketball championship in the fraternity division. We are also planning to host a crawfish boil and our second annual “A-Day Cookout” with multiple fraternities and sororities to raise charitable funds while celebrating the spring football scrimmage. — Andrew Klein ’12, asklein@crimson.ua.edu

Arizona (∆Β)

Last fall was a time of celebration for the Delta Beta Chapter. Undergraduates and alumni from around the country gathered in October to mark the 50th anniversary of the Chapter’s founding with a weekend spent reminiscing with brothers, honoring the Chapter and passing the Loving Cup. We have continued to be active in the local community by resuming a neighborhood cleanup program after Wildcat football games and by organizing multiple blood drives on campus. We have continued the Delta Beta tradition of campus leadership with Betas participating in athletics, student government and countless other honoraries and clubs. This legacy was ensured through our strong recruitment, with 25 new Betas initiated in January. — Kyle Jensen ’11, kjensen4@ email.arizona.edu

Auburn (∆Ζ)

After finishing up the fall with a big win in the Outback Bowl in Tampa, Florida, the Brothers of the Delta Zeta Chapter at Auburn University are back at school and ready for a great spring. Some highlights of this past fall semester included our own Clayton Crofoot being awarded an athletic scholarship on the Auburn football team, a record number 38 pledges and senior Jacob Watkins serving as Auburn’s SGA president. The brothers of the Delta Zeta Chapter are looking forward to giving back to the community with our spring philanthropy event, The Beta Bog. It has never been more exciting than now to be a Beta in Auburn.— Steele Taylor ’12, Cst0007@auburn.edu

Baylor (∆Ψ)

The Delta Psi Chapter had a rather interesting and inspirational past year. Our spring recruitment was very successful, bringing one of the largest spring pledge classes in recent chapter history. At the beginning of the summer, however, we dealt with tragedy from the loss of a chapter member, Brendon Mooney ’09. In this time of grief, true brotherhood was portrayed by all the men of Delta Psi as we stuck together in order to persevere through this time together. Baylor homecoming is always quite an event, and this year we paired with Alpha Delta Pi to build a great float with the theme “Around the World in 100 Years.” Hopefully we can have a great spring 2010 recruitment and another good year! — Preston Miller ’10, Preston_Miller1@baylor.edu

Bethany (Ψ)

Psi Beta will be hosting its 150th anniversary at Bethany College from June 18-20, 2010. There are a handful of events being planned to make for an exciting weekend with many brothers coming back to campus. Several philanthropy events are planned to help raise money for the Augusta Levy learning center, a school for children with Autism. Currently Psi Beta has the largest membership of any fraternity on campus.

— Brandon Curtis ’09, bcurtis@bethanywv.edu

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British Columbia (ΓΟ)

Gamma Omicron began the year by initiating 21 new members, who will be essential in the pursuit of the Interfraternity sports race. Brother Elin Tayyar is currently running for the vice president of finance office of the AMS, trusting his campaign to current brothers and recent alumni. Gamma Omicron had a difficult year, after facing the loss of an outstanding brother and friend, Thomas Ludwicki ’07. — Mike Scott ’10, mike_scott214@hotmail.com

Cal Poly (Ε∆)

Epsilon Delta has continued its progress toward becoming the fraternity that we all envision. The executive board has been working hard. With the past three successful initiations, as well as having a solid core of young members, we look to continue to build. We have participated in numerous philanthropy events and continue to strive to stay as one of the top academic fraternities. Also, thanks to the help of Stuart Watson ’09, we finally have our housing corporation under way and hope to build on it to secure a permanent location for our chapter. — Nick Curran ’12, ncurran003@gmail.com

California, Irvine (∆Σ)

Two of our brothers, Brent Asuka ’10 and Jon Steller ’09, helped win the NCAA volleyball championship for the second time in three years. Andres Gonzalez ’11 holds a position in our student government and is the executive vice president of IFC. Eric Tang ’11 is on the student funding board in our student government. This spring, we will be bringing back our Dragon Skate Race charity event which raises money for prosthetic research. We have also drafted our first alumni newsletter which will be sent out on a quarterly basis. Look forward to hearing from us again before summer. — Daniel Navarro ’11, danavarr@uci.edu

California, Los Angeles (ΓΝ)

The Gamma Nu Chapter began the 2009-2010 academic year with a considerable amount of success.

For the second year in a row, we proudly initiated a twenty-member pledge class of outstanding young men. This past fall has also seen an increase in campus involvement among our chapter.

In order to gain a stronger sense of commitment to community, brothers attained leadership positions in many campus organizations.

These organizations include the Pediatric AIDS Coalition (the host of UCLA’s largest philanthropy event), USAC (UCLA’s student government), Mock Trial (the top ranked team in the country of which a Beta is captain) and UCLA’s Blood and Platelet Center. As winter quarter begins, the Chapter looks forward to the annual alumni banquet and initiating another amazing pledge class. — Trevor Voss ’10, tjvoss@ucla.edu

California, Santa Barbara (ΕΠ)

Staying true to the fundamental principles that bind all Betas, the Epsilon Pi Chapter has never been so organized, motivated and cohesive.

Our new executive board, filled with fresh yet responsible leaders, accompanied by experienced mentors, has maintained one of the highest GPAs on campus, improved the strongest brotherhood on campus and added the new pledge classes with young and bright students. Beta Softball, which will raise money for St. Judes Children’s Hospital on April 24th, proved to be yet another reason why it has never been better to be a UCSB Beta! — Alex Schild, ’12, aschild1790@gmail.com

Carleton (ΕΥ)

The Epsilon Upsilon Chapter is very pleased to have just initiated six new brothers, and recruitment for the winter semester is shaping up to be one of our finest in recent history. Epsilon Upsilon has engaged in various philanthropic activities, namely the first annual Epsilon Upsilon Toy Drive, where we raised funds and collected slightly

used toys for distribution to three local homeless shelters in the city over the holidays. Our second annual Sweetheart Ball took place on February 27, 2010, where we raised money to support the local children’s hospital. It is also pertinent to mention our two brothers who have taken leaves of absences to serve our country in the war effort in Afghanistan. The entire Epsilon Upsilon Chapter commends their dedication and service wishing them nothing but the best of luck. — Adam Deochand ’10, adeochan@hotmail.com

Case Western Reserve (ΛΚ−Β)

This was a highly successful fall semester for the Lambda Kappa-Beta Chapter. We returned to school honored to have received the first Knox Award in our Chapter’s history, as well as the Sisson Award at the 170th General Convention in Phoenix. Our 25th annual Walkathon for Diabetes raised more than $5,000 for the Diabetes Association of Greater Cleveland, marking it the best walkathon in recent history for our chapter. Our brothers hold campus leadership positions in student government, honor societies and numerous student organizations. Our brothers achieved the highest GPA among all fraternities on campus with a 3.499 average, as well as the highest standards score for all Greek chapters. We initiated six more men into our ever-growing chapter and look forward to an equally great spring semester. — Joe Wolf ’13, jew89@case.edu

Central Florida (ΖΨ)

This last fall was a successful semester for the Zeta Psi Chapter’s philanthropy. We adopted an Army Platoon that is stationed in a Forward Operating Base in Iraq. Together, the brothers participated and were able to collect more than $1,000 of goods, ranging from razors, to beef jerky, to playing cards. After all the items were collected, we were able to fill 17 boxes full of supplies, that were shipped out so the troops could receive them by Christmas. We are already planning a few big philanthropies for this upcoming semester, and we hope they can be just as successful. — John Fair ’11 john.m.fair@gmail.com

Central Michigan (ΕΓ)

In December, the Epsilon Gamma Chapter adopted a local family in an attempt to give back to its community.

We held our inaugural “Betas ‘N Bowties” pasta dinner and had over six hundred dollars raised for this family. We were then able to go buy the presents for the family. We are currently in the works of our Third Annual “King of the Wing” which lets fraternities and members of the community compete in a wing eating contest.

This event is now being run by our current philanthropy chair —Travis Converse ’12. Robert Lane ’12 Lane1rw@cmich.edu

Cincinnati (ΒΝ)

Beta Nu is proud to report a very successful fall quarter.

The chapter recently initiated 13 new members, bringing our chapter size to 47 members. We partnered with the women of Kappa Delta for homecoming and won first place in the parade float competition. Beta Nu made many strides in athletics and went undefeated in the regular season of intramural football. Planning is already underway for Beta Theta Ball, our annual philanthropy event in partnership with the women of Kappa Alpha Theta. The chapter anxiously awaits the return of Brother Ed Laage, who has been stationed in Iraq for the last year. We anticipate a busy and productive winter quarter and are excited for the renovation of our Tangeman Library. — Mark A. Simon ’12, simmonmi@mail..uc.edu

Clemson (∆Ν)

Delta Nu prides itself in the excellence of all aspects in campus life. We had the highest GPA of all fraternities all of last year. We have students involved with IFC, student senate, judicial board and Ryan Duane is vice president of the student body. Last semester we had intramural basketball and football, and this semester we have intramural softball and soccer.

We are very excited about our soccer team and expect to do well this year. We initiated nine new members into our chapter in February. We have two new events that we are excited about this semester. The first is a mini triathlon philanthropy on April 10th and if all goes according to

plan, we hope to make this our annual philanthropy event. We also are trying to improve our alumni relations with an alumni golf tournament.

— John Sivewright ’12, jsivewr@clemson.edu

Colgate (ΒΘ)

Our 22 new members, who were initiated last December, are looking forward to their first full semester as Betas and to carry on a tradition of excellence. Our house GPA this fall was among the highest compared to other Greek organizations and we are prepared to continue this strong emphasis on academic distinction. We will be holding the third annual Huntsman Cup, a charity hockey game between Beta and Sigma Chi, as well as a number of other philanthropy events this spring. We welcome all alumni of the Beta Theta Chapter and any members of other chapters to come visit us this spring. — Brian Fuller ’10, bfuller@ students.colgate.edu

Colorado Mines (ΒΦ)

As the leaves fall, a new semester dawns for the men of the Beta Phi Chapter. We are very excited for the outcome of our recruitment. With 33 new pledges accepting bids, the future looks very bright.

The active participation from the entire chapter, as well as a great new house, assisted in a great recruitment. As for the spring, we look ahead to the 12th annual ski-a-thon. This philanthropy event has brought helmet awareness to not only the campus, but the local ski industry of Colorado. With hard work, we can expect another successful year. — Robert Deister ’11, rdeister@mines.edu

Colorado State (ΕΚ)

The Epsilon Kappa Chapter is one that is fighting hard to stay alive. Currently residing at 13 active members, as well as fighting to get large amounts of money from graduated and inactive brothers, the Epsilon Kappa Chapter still is optimistic. This coming spring, the Epsilon Kappa Chapter and the Beta Phi Chapter at Colorado School of Mines, are planning on hosting an event in Denver for both our individual chapter alumni and all those residing in Colorado from other chapters. This is most definitely a make or break semester for this Chapter and we can use all the support we can get. — Michael Nydegger ’12,michael. nydegger@yahoo.com

Connecticut (ΖΧ)

Zeta Chi is energized for a great year after initiating 11 more brothers and winning homecoming in the fall. We currently have the highest fraternity GPA, are ranked highest among other fraternities on-campus for the UConn accreditation program Project Arete and have the lowest fraternity social conduct rating. Many Brothers are taking leadership roles on campus including Kenneth Knowles who is the program director of community service days, and Neal Stewart who is a senator in USG. Andrew Porter-Price serves as both Chapter president and new member educator for Order of Omega, and David Wanik serves as an ex-officio senator for IFC in USG and executive vice president for Order of Omega. Upcoming events include the annual Parent/Alumni BBQ in April. — David Wanik’11, david.w.wanik@gmail.com

Cornell (Β∆)

This is an exciting time for Beta Delta, as brothers progress through the revitalization of the Chapter. The recruitment process is currently underway and the help of the fraternity’s leadership consultants has already brought measureable success. Though the Chapter’s membership is small, brothers continue to demonstrate academic excellence and involvement in the community. The Chapter posted a 3.62 GPA. Members hold leadership positions in other organizations such as Cornell Greeks Go Green and Slope Radio, Cornell’s radio station.

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on recruiting quality gentlemen to rebuild chapter membership, and creating a new and meaningful pledge program for new members. — Lior Bartov ’10, lb265@cornell.edu

Dayton (Η∆)

Eta Delta’s Chapter status was granted to the brotherhood by delegates from the 170th General Convention in Phoenix, AZ. The installation ceremony occurred on November 29, 2009, and was attended by undergraduates and alumni, as well as General Fraternity President Dr. Tom Purinton, who presented the Charter and installed the new executive committee members. This momentous occasion occurred less than a week after the Chapter initiated its Epsilon Pledge Class comprised of seven new brothers on November 15 at the Hall of Chapters, extending the roll of the Chapter to 76. This is the largest fall semester pledge class the Chapter has had, and the Chapter is striving to continually improve in all areas, especially recruitment and leadership development. — Philip Erford ’11, erfordpr@gmail.com

Denison (ΑΗ)

This fall was a very exciting semester for Alpha Eta. Despite Denison’s deferred recruitment we pledged 4 new brothers this fall. This was also an exciting semester for our current brothers as Steven Profitt was elected as IFC president for 2010, while Harry Brisson and Kale Hills were elected to be student body president and vice-president respectively. After a Chapter brotherhood retreat early in the semester, we began holding weekly brotherhood events to bring our members even closer. We’re looking forward to the spring semester! — Michael Boebinger ’11, Boebinger@gmail.com

Eastern Carolina (ΕΑ)

The Epsilon Alpha Chapter has added three new brothers from its fall pledge class: Adam Morgan, Rodney Hedgepeth and Chris Goodale. We are looking forward to a busy semester with our spring philanthropy event “Strikes For Tikes” being held in March this year. The Chapter is hoping to send 10 of the brothers to leadership opportunities this summer. Our recruitment goal for spring 2010 is 10-15 pledges. We are interested in hearing from alumni that we have not been in contact with recently. Check out our newly redesigned webpage (ecubeta. com) for more information about the chapter’s activities. — Marc Glidden ’11, Gliddenm07@students.ecu.edu

Eastern Illinois (Colony)

After a successful fall semester, we are ready for even more success this spring. With an initiated fall class of 12 men, the colony had three brothers achieve 4.0 GPAs, which helped them earn the highest overall fall GPA for all Greek organizations on campus. This marks the second consecutive semester we have earned this honor. The colony has also sent off the required materials to apply for its charter and hopes to be a recognized chapter this summer. The men are now busy planning their second annual Beta Mini-Golf Tournament. For more details, contact President Corey Norton at canorton@eiu.edu. — Nick Niemerg ’12, npiniemerg@eiu.edu

Eastern Kentucky (∆Ξ)

With 41 brothers and pledges, the Delta Xi Chapter attained its charter this summer and is now focusing on moving forward with day to day chapter operations. We will be hosting our Chapter installation ceremony and alumni banquet on April 10. We held our annual Beta Football tournament and included all 11 fraternities on campus as well as all 8 sororities. We raised $850 for the American Cancer Society. We also held our annual gathering of alumni for EKU’s homecoming weekend festivities, where we had a spectacular turnout. Eastern recently turned two dormitories into Greek Housing.

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Eastern Washington (ΕΩ)

The Epsilon Omega Chapter is dedicated to expanding our success in recruitment, philanthropic events and leadership. The house is a very close knit brotherhood, brought together by overcoming last year’s very short lived suspension. The majority of this house consists of younger members, and by sending all of our newly elected executive team to Keystone, we can establish a strong foundation to build upon for the future. Just over the last few months we have initiated 100 percent of our spring 2009 pledge class, won fall recruitment by having the most bids of any house and proudly had three members placed onto the IFC committee. There are high hopes and big plans from all of the members at Epsilon Omega. — John Brehmer ’12, jbrehmer56@aol.com

Emory (ΓΥ)

After a solid recruitment effort and a successful pledge period, we initiated eight new brothers. Philanthropy wise, we hosted a campus wide assassins game with Alpha Delta Pi and a Canine/Feline adoption clinic in conjunction with Homeless Pets Atlanta. Junior Jonathan Wolpert, served as the director of Greek Week, an event that focused on service, giving back to the greater Atlanta community and showing the Emory community that Greeks are well-rounded individuals with a strong presence on campus and in Atlanta. Paul Sung, junior, has been elected as the president of IFC, while Michael Reardon has returned from his semester abroad in Cairo to take over as the President of Beta. — Michael Reardon ’11, mereeard@emory.edu

Florida (ΓΞ)

The Gamma Xi Chapter spent its first semester in its newly renovated common area this summer. Phase one of the project included expanding the dining area, adding new restrooms and the addition of a home theater system.

Phase two which will include renovating the bedrooms and kitchen is set to take place this summer. The Chapter was involved in the community continuing our service program Beta Buddies, a mentor program for underprivileged elementary students. Further we are excited to kick off the second annual Beta Bring It On cheerleading philanthropy kicking off February 15th with more than 320 participants from on campus sororities and 1,500 people in attendance. With this coming spring and a new executive board in place, we hope to continue living by our chapter motto “we strive to make perfect.” — Brian Sayre ’11, Bsayre13@ufl.edu

Florida International (ΗΓ)

After receiving our charter during the fall semester, the Eta Gamma Chapter is honored and excited to carry out Beta Theta Pi’s principles on campus, as well as in our community. The Chapter received our charter during our installation banquet on January 23rd in the prestigious Colonnade Hotel in Coral Gables. During the spring semester we will be hosting our second annual Beta Breakdown event. This philanthropic event had great success last year, as we received an unprecedented amount of attendance from both the near community and the University’s Greek community. The proceeds of our event will benefit the American Liver Foundation; we hope to meet the same and if not more success as last year. We look forward to representing our Fraternity’s rich history as an official Chapter of Beta Theta Pi. — Hector Sanabria ’12, Hector91@ymail.com

Furman (ΖΛ)

The recently recolonized Zeta Lambda colony is having a successful second year. This past fall semester the colony won the annual homecoming competition that is held at Furman University. The competition is judged based on the float, t-shirt and the spirit of the organization. Zeta Lambda now has 21 brothers and is in the thick of spring semester recruitment. The Zeta Lambda colony also has great leaders on campus. There are six brothers on the housing staff, leadership positions in the student alumni council and student government. — Bart Stockland ’10, bart.

stocland@furman.edu

George Washington (ΖΝ)

The Zeta Nu Chapter finished the 2008-2009 academic year on a high note, winning the Gold level Greek Excellence award, and was a finalist for the George Washington Greek Chapter of the Year award. The Chapter continued to collect accolades by winning the prestigious Sisson award for the fourth time in the Chapter’s history, as well as the award for Excellence in Risk Management. Additionally, we are beginning to plan our annual philanthropy events, such as Beta Cup, a soccer tournament that raises money for District of Columbia based charities, and Beta’s Day in Red, an annual event focused on AIDS awareness on campus and around Washington, D.C. We are also preparing for the 171st General Convention to be held in Washington, D.C. — Joshua Goldstein ’12, imgold@gwmail.gwu.edu

Georgia (ΕΕ)

For a third consecutive year, the Epsilon Epsilon Chapter has won the most prestigious award given to exemplary Beta chapters, the John Reily Knox award.

With requirements in academics, campus involvement, community service, philanthropy and leadership, the winning of the Knox award set the pace for a successful semester of academic improvement, social expansion and a valuable pledge program. We are proud to have initiated a new pledge class of 32 men. They have a collective GPA of 3.36 for the fall semester, boasting one of the highest among new members of the Greek community. With a smooth transition of the newly elected executive board, we are well on our way to achieving our goals and yet another Knox award. — Carson Hill ’11, chill04@ uga.edu

Georgia Tech (ΓΗ)

The Gamma Eta Chapter is proud to welcome 17 pledges this fall. This year Georgia Tech awarded the Chapter the Dean Dull Memorial award which was given to the best overall fraternity for the last 25 years. Continuing upon last year’s success in intramural competition, the fraternity repeated as champions of the football league. The Chapter is proud of its members for meticulously balancing Georgia Tech’s rigorous academics and achieving a 3.13 GPA. — Luke Venable ’10, luke.nenable@theta.org

Idaho (ΓΓ)

For the seventh semester in a row our chapter has been first in grades among the fraternities, and ahead of the University of Idaho’s all men’s average (2.83) and the University of Idaho’s all Greek male average (2.84) with a GPA of 3.20. Our chapter has volunteered in many community events, and accumulated more than 1,200 hours in fall 2009. We currently hold the intramural championship title and are working hard to maintain it. We initiated 23 exceptional men into our chapter on Feb. 20. — Matthew Robinson ’12, robi1817@vandals. uidaho.edu

Indiana (Π)

The 2009 school year proved to be an outstanding year for the Pi Chapter. The goals and ideals of the Men of Principle initiative continued to guide us as we expanded our involvement on campus, and in the Bloomington community. Brother Jack McCarthy was elected student body vice president. External vice president Brian Rans has expanded our service opportunities and created a passion among the brothers to be more involved. We have won several intramural titles and been competitive in all. Our average GPA continues to be exceptional thanks to a high regard for personal success and accountability. We could not be more excited as we look towards 2010. The future is unbounded for this chapter, and with exceptional advisement and hard work, we will continue to excel. — Matt Edwards ’11, edwardmt@ indiana.edu

Iowa (ΑΒ)

The brothers of the Alpha Beta Chapter have been very busy over the fall semester in both the Greek community and the University of Iowa community at large. The third annual Beta Bags tournament was a great success,

with proceeds benefiting the Iowa City Ronald McDonald House.

We also participated in homecoming with the women of Pi Beta Phi, which included performing a skit and constructing a parade float for the week’s festivities. We look forward to a great spring semester that should see the initiation of 10 new brothers who have really bonded during the pledge process and will bring a lot of enthusiasm to the chapter as we look toward the future. — Andrew Magner ’12, andrewmagner@uiowa.edu

Iowa State (ΤΣ)

The Tau Sigma Chapter has been busy this fall. We spent a lot of time with homecoming activities, goalsetting and recruitment. After our kickoff retreat early this fall, several brothers were part of an ISU event called Yell Like Hell, where a skit is performed in front of central campus. Our pairing placed third out of many other entries, and we also won first place in store-front window decorations. Some of our members also took on big leadership positions outside the fraternity such as Drum Major of the marching band, president of the CRP club and general manager of the student television station. We plan to focus on obtaining our charter this spring and forming a tighter brotherhood. — Josh Larson ’11, jplarson@ iastate.edu

John Carroll (Colony)

We are proud to welcome 13 new brothers into the Fraternity this past semester. The colony has maintained the highest fraternity GPA through the fall 2009 semester and three brothers were inducted into the Greek honors society, Order of Omega. The colony was proud to have two brothers, William Worms ’12 and Christopher Romeo ’11, elected to IFC. The colony participated in Through the Eyes of a Child. More than 100 children from the Cleveland area came to John Carroll University for holiday activities including decorating cookies and a visit with Santa Clause. The colony held its second annual Carroll’s Got Talent and was proud to raise more than $1,000 for its philanthropy, the Center for Autism at the Cleveland Clinic Children’s Hospital. — Nathan Catalano ’12, Ncatalano12@jcu.edu

Johns Hopkins (ΑΧ)

Alpha Chi is proud to announce a stunning turnaround performance in this year’s intramural Fraternity Football League. After a decade of podium absence, the Chapter placed an honorable second place in a series of upsets. Moreover, the brothers are ready and excited for recruitment, where they hope to garner one of the largest and most fruitful pledge classes yet. Having taken the past semester off from pledging, brothers worked hard on strengthening their unity and bonds of brotherhood. We have also kept up our stellar philanthropy record, producing more than 200 hours of community service in the Baltimore area in one semester. — Siavash Raigani ’11, sraigan1@jhu.edu

Kansas State (ΓΕ)

The Gamma Epsilon Chapter continued to demonstrate its commitment to community through its annual Beta Boo philanthropy. Brothers pulled together to turn the chapter house into a haunted mansion for Halloween, raising hundreds of pounds of food for a local charity, the Flint Hills Breadbasket. In intramurals, Gamma Epsilon has once again put itself in position to win the all-fraternity championship by finding its way to the championship in flag football, soccer, and volleyball.

Academically, Gamma Epsilon continues to improve. Ten members achieved 4.0 GPAs while our pledge class, the largest on campus at 27, accomplished a strong combined GPA of 3.38. — Benjamin Yunk ’12, bty@ksu.edu

Kenyon (ΒΑ)

The Beta Alpha Chapter is currently engaged in the recruitment process and hopes to bring in a pledge class substantially larger than those of recent years. We would like to pledge 20 new brothers this year. Philanthropy Chairman Matthew Lippert is investigating the possibility of sending several brothers to Haiti in the coming months to help with relief and rebuilding betathetapi.org

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efforts in the devastated region. At present, only major NGOs and government relief operations are allowed to operate in the country, but we hope to find some way, either through fundraising or work on the ground, to lend our hand to those in need. We are also celebrating this year the 102nd anniversary of our Temple in the Woods. — Andrew Jurado ’11, juradoa@kenyon.edu

Kettering A (∆Η)

The brothers of Delta Eta A-Section have continued their commitment to academics with their third consecutive term of the highest GPA on campus.

The colony enjoyed an eventful summer term which included continued support of the Flint Children’s Museum, an alumni BBQ in conjunction with Kettering’s alumni weekend, the participation in many campus organizations and a successful recruitment effort.

The brothers were victorious in the annual St. Jude’s “Ready to Race” Soap Box Derby fundraiser with their entry in the custom built class.

Delta Eta also celebrated with excitment its 45th anniversary with a banquet co-hosted with the B-section. The colony is looking forward to the winter term with a focus on year round recruitment and the hosting of our first colony planned philanthropy event the “Dragon Dodge Ball Open”. — Matthieu Setliff ’10, setl2908@kettering.edu

Kettering B (∆Η)

From youth tutoring to building ramps for the disabled alongside Engineers Without Borders, Delta Eta brothers are extremely involved in campus organizations and our community. We recently received our charter and hosted our 45th anniversary celebration in which we had an excess of 70 attendees. In addition, we have focused largely on our recruitment efforts. We now have 13 bids accepted, which is twice as many as last year. Along with campus and community involvement, chapter fundraising is high on our list of priorities. Our aim is to raise funds to help build a chapter house and to send our brothers to Beta leadership opportunities. — Derek Gonzales ’13, gonz64445@kettering.edu

Louisville (∆Π)

The Delta Pi Chapter has been quite active this year. In October we held our first annual Karaoke for the Cure philanthropy event and raised $2,500 for breast cancer research. Our members are involved in all facets of campus life, including housing, international service organizations, university athletics and student government. In November we initiated our largest pledge class ever, welcoming an excellent group of men of principle into our brotherhood. Our academics set a standard for other Greek chapters on campus, with Delta Pi once again ranking among the highest overall fraternity GPAs. We are working hard to find new ways to expand our philanthropy and community service in the upcoming year. — Derek Fetters ’12, dsfett01@louisville.edu

Loyola Marymount (ΗΑ)

The fall semester was one of great success for the Eta Alpha Chapter. We brought back the spirit of Halloween to our campus by putting on our Hallow’s Eve dance, which helped raise money for the West Side Food Bank. As the semester progressed we began a new philanthropy, Hoop Dreams.

This philanthropy helped raise money for an organization called the 1 Dream Foundation that specializes in working with youths in foreign countries to help them realize their dreams. So with this fundraising we hope to aid in the dreams of others. This semester was one of many hardships and tribulations. But with great challenges come great outcomes. So as the new spring semester begins we hope for even greater success. — Christopher Reynolds ’11, creynolds89@gmail. com

Maine (ΒΗ)

Beta Eta is jumping right into things with the hope of a great recruitment. Our major goal for the semester is Beta Eta’s annual Beta Sleepout. This is the largest philanthropy event on campus. We raise money to help support the Rape Response Services of Bangor, and last year 24

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we were able to raise more than $5,000! While we will be busy raising money and finding donations, we will be sure not to lose focus in school. Last year we were able to raise our Chapter GPA by 0.45 points to a 2.9. Beta Etas are leaders on campus and plan to keep leading by example. — Matthew Sevey ’12, matthew.sevey@umit. maine.edu

Maryland (∆Ω)

The Delta Omega colony completed an extremely successful fall ’09 semester. The colony was proud to initiate its Alpha Class as we nearly doubled in size. As Beta continues to grow at Maryland, it has been a pleasure to reconnect with Delta Omega alumni during song practice, tailgates and other events. The hard work of the brothers led the Chapter to gain IFC recognition in December. Delta Omega looks forward to expanding in the spring. We aspire to initiate an even larger pledge class than last semester and to hold a 5k walk in Washington to benefit the Lymphoma Research Foundation. — Alex Bleiweis ’13, ableiweis@gmail.com

Miami (Α)

Alpha had a year of distinguished accomplishments underneath the elms of old Miami. We received the Top Chapter award for Fraternities, the Highest Fraternity GPA average and the Five Pillar award for embodying Miami’s five pillars of Fraternity and Sorority Life. The Alpha Chapter also conquered the athletic arena among fraternities by placing first in Greek Week competition. Our brothers have also shown a renewed fire for Interfraternalism, as the Alpha Chapter is proudly represented on IFC in both the executive vice president and vice president of finance positions. Further, we are proud to bring home our 7th Knox award from Convention. All of these accomplishments should be proudly felt in the hearts of all the brothers of the Alpha Chapter. — Jonathan M. Lawson, Miami ’11, lawsonj5@muohio.edu

Miami (Fla.) (ΗΒ)

The Eta Beta Chapter has been taking the campus by storm. We have been coming out in full force and dominating nearly every philanthropy event we participate in. Our campus leaders include veterans IFC representative Navid Ajabshir and newly appointed IFC Treasurer Michael Eder. We won the volleyball intramural game and were a semi finalist in basketball.

Following the loss of a massive founding father class at the end of last year, we have hit the ground running and collected what may be our best recruitment class to date. Our goals for the upcoming semester are to defend our title as Greek Week champions, maintain our top three G.P.A. status among fraternities and continue to blaze the trail of progress that we have laid out for ourselves. — Nick Sherman ’11, sherm4290@gmail.com

Middle Tennessee State (ΕΘ)

The Fall semester was a productive and challenging one for the Epsilon Theta Chapter. Starting out the semester, we set goals for ourselves, one of which was focusing on recruiting new members. This was a major success, as we initiated 22 new brothers (the most of all 13 fraternities on campus). We also reached out to our alumni through multiple events, including a house cleanup, alumni cookout and holding interactive workshops in which both alumni and active brothers participated.

Finally, we made productive steps toward the coveted all-sports trophy by placing first in IFC basketball last spring, as well as having members of our fraternity participate in the TIRSA Shootout, a regional flag football tournament. However, we view these accomplishments as a launch-point, and enthusiastically look forward to what we can achieve during the spring semester. — Ronnie W. O’Neal Jr ’12, Rwo2b@mtsu.edu

Minnesota (ΒΠ)

The Beta Pi Chapter has had a quiet, yet successful year so far. We have continued our philanthropic efforts by revisiting some chapter favorite organizations such as Feed My Starving Children, and we look to broaden our efforts to a wider variety of organizations throughout the rest of the year. Last semester, we continued our streak of being top five in grades campus wide. In January, we successfully traveled 700 miles to Oxford to

initiate a pledge class of 10 individuals who will help continue on the excellence of the Beta Pi Chapter. Beta Pi will be seeking to defend our title at Greek Awards as the only fraternity to win the Chapter of Excellence award. — Sean Frohman ’12, frohm005@umn.edu

Missouri (ΖΦ)

The Zeta Phi Chapter had a strong showing in the fall semester. We placed first in grades yet again with an overall Chapter GPA of 3.25. Our annual philanthropy benefiting multiple sclerosis research at The University of Missouri Department of Neurology raised $7,800, more than any other fraternity on campus. We are in a very good position to place first in intramurals this academic year. Our basketball and sand volleyball teams placed first in their fall leagues and our soccer, football and indoor volleyball teams all reached the semi-finals in their respective leagues. We are hoping to win greek week for a second consecutive year this April when we are teamed with Alpha Delta Pi. Our Chapter looks forward to another strong semester as we enter our 140th year at the University in 2010. — Alex Robertson ’11, dar437@mail.mizzou.edu

Nebraska (ΑΤ)

Alpha Tau has continued to establish itself as the top fraternity on campus. This past semester we held our annual Beta Burrito Bash philanthropy, benefitting the American Cancer Society. In addition to this, we held the annual Queens of the Court basketball tournament, in which sororities enter to compete for a traveling trophy. Benefits from the philanthropy went to the Lincoln Food Bank. We also held our second annual Dads and Alumni weekend, combining our annual dad’s day and alumni golf tournament into a weekend-long event. The weekend included a Nebraska home football game, followed by a reception at the Chapter house. Our house dad, Ervin Williams, grilled out for the reception with the help of our alumni chapter advisor, as well as our cook, Faith. The next day, the Chapter hosted a Golf Tournament at Wilderness Ridge Golf Course, which was attended by more than 30 dads and alumni.

In the midst of another great academic semester, Alpha Tau also added 29 brilliant young men to the roll book after a very successful recruitment season. — Bryce R. Wergin ’10, bwergin2@gmail.com

Northeastern (Colony)

The Northeastern University colony has begun blazing its own path on campus with fervor. With 46 founding fathers, comprising of freshmen to seniors, and a dedicated nine person advisory team, the newly established outpost of Beta Theta Pi in the Northeast has earnestly striven to uphold the traditions of the General Fraternity by raising the bar. Within two weeks of initiation, the colony has taken the lead in fraternity and sorority life on campus by not only winning the Homecoming Spirit Cup, but posting a 3.4 GPA during the fall semester, higher than the overall men’s and overall fraternity average.

Northeastern University will host Relay for Life for the first time this March, and the colony looks forward to embarking on our commitment to community for this and many more events. Northeastern University’s colony is humbled and honored to be a part of Beta Theta Pi and strives to embody the fraternity’s Men of Principle mission every day. — Scott Seiffer ’11, scottseiffer@gmail.com

North Carolina (Η)

The Eta Chapter started the year strong with a successful recruitment that resulted in the initiation of 24 new members. These young men came from as far as Connecticut and range from a member of the UNC Marching Band, to a record breaking high-school running back.

Over the summer we made significant improvements to the house including extensive cleaning and new furniture for the chapter room. In November, we elected a new president, William Buie. Philanthropy for the semester included a house participation in Operation Christmas Child. We have also enjoyed success in intramurals, reaching the championship game in flag football, and semifinals in soccer. The year has started well and we look forward to another great spring semester.

— Larsen Jones ’12, Larson_Jones@kenan-flagler.unc.edu

North Dakota (ΓΚ)

A lot has been happening lately at the Gamma Kappa Chapter. Just recently we initiated two new members. Before that, our major accomplishment of the semester was remodeling our formal room. Because of how cold last winter was one of our pipes burst over the room and flooded it. As of November, we put in brand new carpet and purchased five new leather couches, and we are planning on adding new drapes and coffee tables to give it more of a formal room feel. We also placed second in academics throughout the campus. We are hoping to have a successful spring recruitment class and add more men of principle to our Chapter. — Nick Anderson ’11, nicholas.anderson@und.nodak.edu

Nova Southeastern (ΖΜ)

The Zeta Mu Chapter is proud to have increased our brotherhood from seven members to 19 during fall recruitment. Along with this accomplishment, we have received the honor of holding the highest GPA on campus amongst all male Greek organizations, as well as having the fourth most service hours among all other organizations. The majority of our service hours were accomplished by two major projects: a silent dinner auction which raised nearly $2,000 for the American Cancer Society and also the promotion of the traveling Vietnam Wall. Brothers not only assisted in setting up the wall, but actively participated in the reading of each name marked on the wall itself. We are looking forward to a very productive semester including service projects dedicated toward the Relay For Life organization, more brotherhood events and a promising recruitment. — Robert Coppola ’13, rcoppola@gmx.com

Ohio (ΒΚ)

The brothers of Beta Kappa were proud to elect a new president and executive board this past November. New president, Drew Urban ’11, and his board look forward to continuing the leadership and traditions set forth by past executive members. Beta Kappa also continued its dominance on the sports field winning its fourth consecutive IFC sports championship. Every fall we hold our annual philanthropy event, Beta Pumpkin Patch, where we raised more than $500 for the Athens Humane Society. The brothers were also pleased with recruiting 16 new members this fall, a Beta Kappa record in recent history. — Josh Lillibridge ’10, JL212706@ohio.edu

Oklahoma State (ΓΛ)

The Gamma Lambda Chapter has had several impressive accomplishments throughout the semester. Academically the membership excelled, achieving a 3.374 GPA with 25 of its members achieving a 4.0.

This was well above the non-Greek men’s average GPA of a 2.65 and second overall among fraternities on campus. Furthermore the Chapter also displayed an impressive effort in philanthropic causes totaling 3,860 hours for the semester. The house also hosted a concert featuring the band Mae as a means of raising money during homecoming for the Stillwater Battered Women’s Shelter. The concert was a huge success and the members were able to make a large contribution to support the shelter. The Chapter also participated in the OSU’s homecoming and won several of the various competitions during the week such as the parade float and spirit rally. Gamma Lambda looks to continue its success during the following year.

— Ben Chrisman ’12, ben.chrisman@okstate.edu

Ole Miss (ΒΒ)

The Beta Beta Chapter had a successful semester this past fall. Through the outstanding dedication and effort shown by our brothers, we have nearly doubled our chapter’s size with young men of good character. At the beginning of the spring semester, we traveled as a chapter to Oxford to initiate these new members. Thanks to the generosity of our alumni, our house’s exterior is being renovated this year as well. Our fall formal was held at Ground Zero, Morgan Freeman’s blues club in Clarksdale, Mississippi. While our fall semester was very successful, we have agreed as a chapter that we must continue this momentum through this spring. — Andrew Shetley ’12, amshetle@olemiss.edu betathetapi.org

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Pennsylvania (Φ)

As part of our chapter’s public relations campaign for 2009, we participated in and hosted several important community events. The first of these was the Tri-Delt Pancake Charity Event, in which we let the Delta Delta Deltas use our chapter house as a base of operations for a pancake dinner with admission fees going to charity. The second of our efforts to reach out to the community was the transformation of November into Movember. During this month-long event that we sponsored along with Tau Epsilon Phi, brothers were encouraged to grow moustaches as a creative way to raise donation money used to benefit testicular cancer research. In addition to these two events, we held a haunted house for West Philadelphia school children in our chapter house, achieving almost full brotherhood participation and bringing classic fun-house enjoyment to those who may not have otherwise been able to experience the thrills of a haunted house. — Mike Annunziata ’12,anmi@seas.upenn.edu

Puget Sound (DE)

The last semester has been an eventful one for Puget Sound’s Beta Chapter. We had a great pledge class, with the whole process highlighted by every member and pledge participating in countless volunteer activities together totaling more than 15 hours per member doing things such as Relay for Life, Pierce County AIDS Walk, food drives and philanthropy events with other Greek houses on our campus. This was a very constructive way to build brotherhood, furthering the success of our recently re-vamped and bolstered anti-hazing focus which also includes on campus events for all students. We initiated seven brothers and are looking forward to another successful recruitment this semester. Also, Brother Alex Gardner has been elected IFC president, and Brother Brian Becker has been elected IFC vice president. All in all it was a great semester and we all look forward to the next one. – Fletcher Farrar ’12, fletcherfarrar@gmail.com

Purdue (ΒΜ)

The Beta Mu Chapter had another great fall semester. Thirty-four bids were given out with 31 accepted, making this pledge class the largest one in recent memory. Our annual charity, Theta Beta Grill Off, helped raise more than $7,000 for CASA. Junior Joshua Galloway and sophomore Joseph Kapusta have taken leadership roles on campus, as a recruitment chairman of IFC and the new CALIBER organization, respectively. Junior Sean Kennelly was named Purdue’s “Greek Man of the Month” in March. The Betas are once again atop the intramural sports standings at the midway point of the year. With an upcoming Habitat for Humanity philanthropy the Chapter is confident that it will be rewarded with their first Sisson award in five years. — Michael Pfohl, ’11, mpfohl@purdue.edu

San Diego (ΖW)

The Zeta Omega Chapter made it a top priority to establish its first annual philanthropy event, and it responded by sponsoring the inaugural “Surf As One” Surf Competition to raise money and awareness for Life Rolls On. This is a non-profit organization that provides hope and advocates on behalf of young people whose lives have been affected by spinal cord injury. Not only did Zeta Omega rise to the challenge and sponsor a successful event, but it even co-sponsored a second philanthropy event, the star-studded talent show, Almost Famous, with Gamma Phi Beta. But Zeta Omega didn’t stop there, as they represented Beta Theta Pi in various aspects of campus life and boasts the first place winner for Mr. University, highest fraternity GPA with over a 3.2 GPA, Greek New Member of the Year, Finalist-Greek Man of the Year, as well as the Homecoming King for our annual homecoming festivities. All in all, the Zeta Omega Chapter grew leaps and bounds last semester and plans on continuing with its effort to grow and challenge itself. — Matthew Gigli ’12, mjgigli@sabdiego.edu

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Saint Louis (ΖΤ)

The Zeta Tau Chapter recruited the largest pledge class out of all other fraternities on campus. We were able to initiate 19 new members into our brotherhood at the Hall of Chapters in Oxford. These new members are ready to improve our brotherhood and strengthen our presence on campus. This spring we will continue to recruit through high schools and seek out those principled men yearning to be part of something greater than themselves. We are also planning to hold an alumni softball game this May, and we hope to see many graduated brothers in attendance. — Sam Joseph ’11, sjoseph5@slu.edu

San Jose State (ΖΗ)

The Zeta Eta Chapter organized Beta Bowlathon, a bowling tournament that supports Breast Cancer awareness. This was the first time we organized the Bowlathon, and the event was so successful that we plan to make it an annual event. Zeta Eta was also voted Fraternity of the Year by San Jose State’s Fraternity and Sorority Life. — Tyler Gray ’13, tgray185@gmail.com

Sewanee (ΓC)

The Gamma Chi Chapter had an eventful year thus far.

We recently celebrated our chapter’s 60th anniversary with record alumni attendance; we have grown to be one of the largest and most involved fraternities on campus; and we recently won the Dean’s Cup award, given to the fraternity with the most outstanding commitment to scholarship, service and leadership. The Chapter has also recently established a housing corporation comprised of Chapter alumni to work alongside the current brothers and initiated a capital campaign to rebuild our current house to LEED certification. It has been quite the year for our Chapter and we plan to make 2010 equally as successful. — Jared Knight ’11, knighja0@sewanee.edu

South Dakota (ΓA)

The Gamma Alpha Chapter had an excellent year in 2009. Approximately 20 percent of the student senate consisted of Betas. The Chapter participated in a philanthropy event called Coats for Yotes, an event designed to collect winter clothing for children in need. We’re proud to say that we donated the largest amount of winter clothes and won the event. The Chapter is also involved in Greek activities.

Twenty percent of the chapter is involved in the Strollers cast. Strollers is a singing, dancing and acting show that is put on by Greek houses and judged on performance. Brett Beyeler is the producer of U.News, a television news show and also in U.Radio, the student radio show.

John Flaten is an avid golfer and on the university team. — Cole Peterson ’11, Cole.Peterson@usd.edu

Southern California (ΓΤ)

The Gamma Tau Chapter is proud to announce that our two scholarship track athletes, Benjamin Brown and Matthew McCormick will be competing this spring in the prestigious PAC-10. Benjamin is a triple jumper and Matthew is a pole-vaulter. Both are expected to perform highly in the upcoming season. Former Gamma Tau President Alex Bozzo was elected as the IFC vice president of recruitment. Last fall, with the help of our 18 newly initiated brothers and the lovely ladies of Alpha Phi, we managed to win homecoming and every category therein. In the spring, the entire house is looking forward to raising money for the Department of Public Safety at Beta Beach and recruiting another fine class of new members. — Ross Nevdahl ’12, nevdahl@usc.edu

Southern Methodist (GW)

This fall was full of firsts for the Gamma Omega colony. Through generous donations from alumni, we were able to furnish our house. We were proud to fully participate in all of the homecoming events, including constructing a casino themed float and serving our community by painting a local daycare facility. We also initiated an Alpha class of seven new members. Tailgating, or boulevarding as it is called at

SMU, was a highlight of our semester, as was winning an intramural championship in quickball. We are excited for spring recruitment and are expecting at least 20 new pledges. With one full semester under our belts, we are looking forward to continuing to positively impact the lives of people at SMU and in the Dallas community. — Christopher Corbeille ’12, ccordeille@smu.edu

St. Lawrence (ΒΖ)

The re-colonized Beta Zeta colony has returned in force with great enthusiasm. We have decided to join the effort to aid Haiti by collecting and donating toward the goal of sending funds for food and water to those in need. In addition, many of our members started an initiative called CyberSeniors, a program where we teach senior citizens how to use computers. This is a local service which helps an area of New York which is among the poorest in the entire northeast. Other positive news includes members with 4.0 cumulative GPA’s last semester, our first recruitment semester as founding fathers and an alumni project which we hope will raise money for the restoration of the Abbot-Young Memorial Temple. — Alex Reinman ’11, jarein07@stlawu.edu

Stevens (Σ)

The fall semester has seen the brothers of the Sigma Chapter take significant strides toward increasing community and campus involvement. The Chapter accumulated more than 700 hours of community service for the second consecutive semester, averaging more than 16 hours per brother. The brothers have volunteered with local churches, homeless shelters and youth sports teams both as a chapter and individually. Several brothers have taken on active roles and leadership positions in student government, the honor board, Order of Omega, IFC and orientation leaders. Half of the brothers are varsity athletes, including the captain of the wrestling team. The Chapter is in the process of completing several home improvements, including window replacements, a basement renovation and roof flashing repair. The Sigma Chapter looks forward to successful spring recruitment and a further increase in community involvement in 2010.

— Jeffrey Lichtenfeld ’11, jlichten@stevens.edu

Tennessee (∆Κ)

The Delta Kappa Chapter recently initiated 16 new brothers, while only having 29 active brothers at the time. We consider this to be one of our most successful recruitment periods in recent memory. Homecoming week also brought about more success for Delta Kappa who, along with the sisters from Gamma Sigma Sigma, placed third overall in homecoming and look to continue our success in the upcoming semester. We are still actively recruiting and looking to find more men of principle to fill out our spring class. — Ryan Poage ’11, rpoage@utk.edu

Texas (ΒΟ)

The Beta Omicron Chapter is happy to report a successful fall semester, as well as great hopes for the spring. The Chapter went further in football than any chapter under 200 men and fell short of the championship by one game. We also took second place in Delta Gamma’s Anchor Splash philanthropy event. We are planning many alumni and philanthropy events and are strengthening our Greek relations by teaming up with other fraternities and sororities in a combined effort to maximize the success of these philanthropy events. Most anticipated by the students on campus is our powder-puff flag football tournament, The Beta Bowl, which benefits Dell Children’s Medical Center.

The chapter is taking a new approach to recruitment this year and actually setting up information tables on campus to make fraternity life more accessible to other students. Just as the founders, we are searching our campus for men who show the characteristics needed and desired to carry our Chapter into the future. — Chris Moore ’11, Chris_Moore@mail.utexas.edu

Texas Tech (∆Μ)

With the start of a new and fresh year the Delta Mu Chapter could not be more excited about getting things under way. We started off the year by initiating 32 pledges from fall 2009, second biggest fall pledge class on all of Greek Circle. Once again the members of the Chapter continue to serve our university with several gentlemen holding positions on student government, IFC, Mortar Board and many other organizations and honor societies. Hunter Haralson leads the way by holding the vice president position on IFC and holding a senate seat for student government representing the College of Engineering.

With recruitment and student organization elections just around the corner the men of Delta Mu are excited about a new semester and a promising year. — Travis Marlar ’11, t.marlar@ttu.edu

Texas-Arlington (∆Ρ)

This year once again proved that the fire here at Delta Rho has never been bigger or brighter. The Chapter reignited one of our major philanthropies, Beta 500, during the fall semester with the participation from several sororities and one student organization. Beta 500, like our award winning program Heroes for Hope, was a tremendous success. The proceeds that the chapter raised during the event will go toward purchasing toys, comics and other items needed to ensure the best outcome possible for our annual Heroes for Hope Tour coming up this spring break. Members of Delta Rho were able to accomplish this through their continuous involvement in organizations such as UTA Hosts, student congress, Mr. UTA, U.T. Arlington Wrestling, Student Alumni Association, Homecoming Court and a plethora of other organizations and associations on campus. It is through successful years such as this that Delta Rho can proudly hold their heads high as we keep our sights on the opportunities before us while we continue to fan the flame. — Cameron Beall ’11, cameron.beall@mavs.uta.edu

Truman State (ΖΞ)

The Zeta Xi Chapter has thrived in recent semesters.

Zeta Xi was the only Greek organization on campus to achieve gold status in Truman State’s Greek Challenge for Excellence. We are also pleased to announce that we were able to accept the Knox award at the 2009 Convention.

The men of Zeta Xi also achieved the highest average GPA out of all the fraternities and took first place overall in intramurals. We also have leaders in multiple organizations on campus, including IFC, Order of Omega, Varsity Golf and Club Soccer. The men of Zeta Xi look forward to the coming semester and continuing to redefine what being Greek means on Truman State’s campus. — Sean Geary ’11, smg5772@truman.edu

Utah (ΓΒ)

The brothers of Gamma Beta have been proactive in improving our Chapter. We received the highest GPA over the past 10 years. We have been staying quite proactive with our studies to continue being recognized as a leading house on campus. The recent fall recruitment went well. We have been getting more involved with our community and school by increasing community service hours and projects. We are excited to gain brothers and pass on our knowledge of beta lore in the upcoming semester. — Walker Strong ’12, U0609861@utah.edu

Vanderbilt (ΒΛ)

This past year was a good one for the Beta Lambda Chapter. The Chapter initiated two pledge classes—a spring class of 14 and a fall class of four. In the spring, we were presented the Most Improved Chapter award. With regards to community service, our Chapter held four separate outings with Tools for Schools this past fall. On each of the outings, potential new members were invited to come along and work with brothers to better the Nashville community. The Beta Lambda Chapter is now looking forward to setting a new standard for fraternity operations and involvement at Vanderbilt University. — Ryan Moore ’10, ryan.c.moore.1@vanderbilt.edu

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Villanova (ZE)

After a successful fall semester, the Zeta Epsilon Chapter is excited by the opportunities for growth in recruitment, philanthropy and academics. The new executive board looks to expand Beta’s presence on campus through traditional events, such as the annual Ducky Race benefitting cerebral palsy, and more recent ventures, like the alumni golf tournament and Founder’s Day banquet. Brothers of the Zeta Epsilon Chapter hold leadership positions in the Chemical Engineering Honor Society, Habitat for Humanity and Acapella singing groups. A successful spring recruitment will hopefully help the Zeta Epsilon Chapter expand on these already diverse efforts. — John Sharkey ’10, john.sharkey@ villanova.edu

Virginia (O)

Omicron was pleased and proud to have seven pledges in the fall semester, which made up 20 percent of all pledges in the IFC. Our Chapter also achieved the highest average GPA among all fraternity men, averaging above 3.5. Over previous semesters, brothers accumulated 1,498 total community service hours or about 30 hours per brother.

We also gave out three $500 Men of Principle Scholarships to non-fraternity men at our second annual Men of Principle dinner in the Rotunda. We were proud to have former Congressman, Steve Gunderson Wisconsin ’73, as our keynote speaker. We recently petitioned the General Fraternity for our charter, and are looking forward to returning to our historic house on Rugby Road. — Jason Luo ’12, jl5sr@virginia.edu

Virginia Tech (ΑΦ)

The Alpha Phi Chapter has been doing great things for the past six months. The brothers won first place for 2009 VT Homecoming week and placed in two other philanthropies! Alpha Phi Betas continued to assert themselves on campus, as two brothers were appointed to the executive planning committee for Hokie Camp (a three day preorientation event for incoming freshmen). Betas now hold two of five IFC executive committee positions including president and director of recruitment. The Chapter added 11 brothers for the fall semester, following one of the most organized recruiting efforts in recent chapter history. Looking forward, the Chapter will host its second annual Hokie Idol philanthropy in April. All proceeds will be donated to the New River Valley Free Clinic. — Paul Miller ’08, paulm89@vt.edu

Wabash (Τ)

Tau Beta’s played an integral role on Wabash’s campus in the classroom, on the field and throughout the community.

Senior Addrian Frederick highlighted 16 Beta’s in fall varsity athletics. A senior defensive back on the football team, Frederick notched All-Conference and Frist Team All-America honors to complement his school record for interceptions. Twelve other Betas were on the team, along with two soccer players, and a member of the cross country squad. The classroom presented another arena for Betas to standout. Senior Biology major Chad Sorenson’s perfect 4.0 GPA headlined a house GPA of 3.03, above both the campus and fraternity average. The semester’s philanthropic efforts were capped by a joint effort with Purdue University’s Betas and Purdue’s Kappa Alpha Theta Sorority to form the Beta-Theta Cook-off for charity. — Landrew Starnes ’11, starnesi@wabash.edu

Washington (ΒΩ)

The autumn quarter of 2009 was another successful period for Beta Omega. For the fourth consecutive quarter, the Chapter finished first in grades out of 31 fraternities. Initiation went smoothly, and saw great improvements in active participation and involvement. A new executive board was elected, including four newly initiated freshmen. The house had another quarter of zero risk management issues, and hopes to continue that standard. Guest speakers included notable alumnus Bruce Nordstrom, ’55 and UW President Mark Emmert. Two members were elected to the IFC cabinet, with Junior Alec Maghami

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as president and Zach Carlile as vice president. Sophomore Sam Sussman recently received All-American honors as Water Polo Captain, taking his team to the National Championships for the first time. Beta Omega had another positive and memorable quarter, and is geared for success in 2010 and the upcoming winter quarter. — Peter Wilson ’12, peterw7@u.washington.edu

Washington & Jefferson (Γ)

The Gamma Chapter has achieved a grade point average above the All Fraternity and All Men highs. We also were the top fraternity on campus with regards to raising money for charity, the Make a Wish Foundation. We raised $545 for Make a Wish. We also raised the most donations for the Blood Bank. We initiated one new brother this fall as well. — Matthew Yevins ’10, yevinsmv@webmail.washjeff.edu

Washington State (GQ)

As a chapter, we achieved a 2.96 GPA for the fall semester. This is a notable improvement from the previous semester, and encouragement to raise that number above a 3.0. Over 40 men are living in the house, up from 32 last year. We currently have 24 new members, and that number should continue to grow with our proven efficiency in recruitment. Our successful “Buy a Beta” philanthropy raised more than $1,000 for a hospital in Africa last spring. Plans are in the works for a presentation of the Oxford Cup to Don Cromer. The event would take place at our chapter house, with hopes of it being the biggest alumni reunion in Chapter history. For more information contact Connor Hennessey at chennessey@wsu.edu. — Cole Taylor ’11, cole.taylor@email.wsu.edu

Washington in St. Louis (ΑΙ)

The Alpha Iota Chapter looks forward to a strong spring semester on the heels of a very successful 2009.

Outgoing President Jordan Aibel led the Chapter’s continuing effort to further develop its pledge education and recruitment programs, as well as Alpha Iota’s award-winning leadership development initiative. Incoming President John Menze leads an eager new executive team. With a small outgoing senior class, the Alpha Iota Chapter is poised for a substantial increase in membership, positioning the Chapter to move past its well-chronicled housing problems. Alpha Iota alumni – please join us for our activealumni BBQ on Sunday, March 21st, from 12-3pm at the Alpha Iota Chapter House. — Jordan Aibel ’11, jzaibal@wustl.edu

Westminster (AD)

The Alpha Delta Chapter has raised its GPA to a 3.0.

Along with this, the Betas of Westminster have taken a leadership role on Campus. The Blue Blazers, a prestigious investment group, elected Eric Hunt as their president. Blake Oliver continues to maintain his position as IFC president. The trio of Darian Gary, Kelvin Williams and Ivan Malpica took over the secondary for the Blue Jays football team. Betas also have two returning starters for the baseball team, Evan White and Gavin Magruder. Looking toward 2010, the Alpha Delta members are continuing to fill the leadership positions around campus, allowing Beta to make its impact. — Gavin Magruder ’12, GMagruder.12@ westminster-mo.edu

West Chester (ZS)

The Zeta Sigma is pleased to report that it has had yet another outstanding semester. The Chapter has welcomed 10 new members in the fall pledge class. We would like to congratulate Matt Segal for obtaining a 4.0 GPA for the fall semester. Zeta Sigma would also like to mention its member’s newly achieved leadership positions in the campus community. Chapter President Justin Foster has recently been elected IFC president, Chapter Vice President Daniel Dugan has been elected IFC vice president and scholarship chair; while David Nickels has been elected president of IGC and Todd Soper has been elected vice president of IGC. Our Chapter holds both presidencies and vice presidencies in the two organizations. Zeta Sigma has also shown a strong commitment to the community this past semester, representing

itself at 16 different community service events ranging from breast cancer awareness walks, to helping new students move in to their dormitories. The Zeta Sigma Chapter looks forward to the start of the new semester, spring recruiting and the rest of the academic year. — Mike Mellon ’12, MM684649@wcupa.edu

West Virginia (ΒΨ)

Beta Psi had a very successful recruitment this fall. We initiated 18 new members, which is the largest class for the Chapter in over a decade. In the spring, we plan to have “Beta Bowl”. The event is a flag football tournament between sororities to raise money for our philanthropy. Also, we plan to have our annual alumni golf tournament in mid March. The brothers are looking forward to another successful semester. — Kevin Schmitt ’10, kschmit1@mix.wvu.edu

Whitman (ΓΖ)

Our chapter won six awards for excellence. These categories include Finances, Chapter Management, IFC Participation, College Relations, Community Service and Educational Programming. Last spring, we also won coral contest. The house has been renovated to accommodate a larger pledge class and a state of the art home theater room. Two brothers received a GPA of 4.0. Brothers hold positions in the student government and as IFC president. John David Davidson is on the Nationl Champion cycling team. Beta Buddies is a community service program that combines tutoring children with out of the classroom activities. The chapter was also involved in other events that served community agencies including the Humane Society, the Kirkman House, the YMCA and highway clean up. — John David Davidson ’11, davidsjw@whitman.edu

Wichita State (∆Γ)

Delta Gamma has made great strides improving our chapter in every aspect of Greek life. We have members in SGA and IFC, holding positions of president, public relations and intramurals. We took first place in softball and second in football and volleyball. Delta Gamma celebrated its 50th anniversary at its annual founder’s day, which was a great success thanks to our alumni. Our annual philanthropy event “Beta Bash” was very successful, helping to raise money for Big Brothers Big Sisters. With a continuing push for recruitment and the help from alumni, we are striving to increase our chapter’s membership to 60 by the fall of 2010. — Patrick Carr ’11, wsubeta1165@yahoo.com

Wisconsin-Oshkosh (ΖΖ)

This semester has been very successful for our chapter. We currently have 10 neophytes who will hopefully be initiated at the start of the spring semester. We hope, with help from our new members, to surpass an average chapter GPA of 3.0. We are involved in a bowling fundraiser at Oshkosh Lanes, where we will be tallying scores for the Wisconsin State Men’s Bowling Tournament. The Zeta Zeta Chapter is continuing to exemplify the values of this great organization and is making strides in the right direction. — Keith Keskinen ’12, keskik93@gmail.com

Wittenberg (ΑΓ)

The Alpha Gamma Chapter has made many philanthropic and academic accomplishments, while also working to boost alumni involvement.

The Beta BBQ, which raises money for the Infusion Campus in Springfield, Ohio, was featured in the county newspapers and The Ohio Magazine. The class of 1959 and many others came back for homecoming, joining the undergrads for lunch and the day’s activities. The Alpha Gamma’s finished the semester with the highest GPA on campus. We invite all alumni to our annual “Dorg Dinner,” which will be April 17, 2010. — Aaron Moore ’12, s12. amoore@wittenberg.edu To keep us updated on your chapter contact Martin Cobb at martin.cobb@betathetapi.org or visit the Facebook fan site at www.facebook.com/betathetapifans

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William & Mary (ΖΥ)

Zeta Upsilon was recognized last year with the highest cumulative GPA, Most Outstanding Greek Scholar and received the Excellence in New Member Education award. We were also the overall IM Champions. We continue to be highly involved, with four brothers on the nation’s oldest honor council, as well as members in a variety of other student organizations. This fall we initiated 12 men and are looking forward to another successful spring recruitment period. We ask any alumni who may be in the Washington, D.C. area during Convention to get in touch with the chapter at the email address below. We hope to host an alumni reception at Convention. — Christopher Valeska ’11, cjvaleska@wm.edu

Willamette (ΓΣ)

Gamma Sigma has had a busy year initiating some outstanding men of principle. Some of which have already taken leadership roles in the Chapter. Our fall philanthropy was a tremendous success. Working with the local community to gather 2,200 articles of clothing, we are helping keep Salem warm during the cold winter months. We have kept busy this year, maintaining strong grades while holding leadership positions on the IFC, student government and various other student organizations. Our brothers have also been active in the local community. — Rafael Baptista ’12, rbaptist@willamette.edu

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[Sports Roundup] All-CSFL honorable mention. Seeing action for 9-2 Dayton was wide receiver Steve Wirkus ’11 and running back Josh Nicholas ’13 was a member of the Eastern Kentucky squad.

Safety Addrian Frederick ’10 of the 9-2 Wabash NCAA Division III playoff club was named to the D3football.com and NIC AllFraternity All-American first teams. He tied for the Division lead with nine interceptions for 152 yards, made 42 tackles and deflected 11other passes. Tommy Mombourg ’11 led with 761 rushing yards in 172 attempts and tight end Chad Sorenson ’10 gained AllNorth Coast Athletic Conference honorable mention. Quarterback Josh Miracle ’11 completed 22 of 36 passes for 273 yards.

Also seeing a lot of action were defensive lineman Luke Zinsmaster ’11, tight end John Holm ’12 and offensive lineman Kyle Grand ’12.

Brian Selman Alabama ’09

FOOTBALL Playing a key role again for the 14-0 Alabama national champions was deep snapper Brian Selman ’09, who finished his career with 41 consecutive starts and 129 perfect snaps during the regular season.

He was named to the North-American Interfraternity Conference All-Fraternity AllAmerican Team again. Leading Michigan in scoring with 75 points was kicker Jason Olesnavage ’09, who was named to the Academic All-Big Ten team. He connected on 11 field goals in 15 attempts, including a 51-yarder against Purdue, and 42 of 43 extra point attempts. Safety Collin Taylor ’09 of Indiana was a finalist for the Rudy award as the Most Inspirational College Player. He played in every game, made two interceptions, posted 22 tackles and won the

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Hoosiers Al Barsch “Hang Tough” award as the player who has hung tough and fought through adversity.

Holding for extra points and field goals again on the 8-5 Auburn Outback Bowl winning squad was Clayton Crofoot ’09.

Named to the Academic All-Big 12 team was Baylor fullback Sam Sledge ’09, who played in 11 games and was awarded the team’s Off-Season MVP Award. Defensive back Josh Powers ’11 of Pennsylvania was third in tackles with 52 and deflected nine passes. Playing in six games was defensive back Nate Powers ’11. Standouts on the Pennsylvania sprint football team were AllCSFL first team linebacker Michael McMullin ’10 (three interceptions 42 tackles) and offensive lineman Matt Manin ’11, who won

Seventy-one Betas were on the 5-5 Carnegie Mellon team. Punter Richard Pattison ’10 was named to the ESPN The Magazine College Division Academic All-American first team and the NIC All-Fraternity All-American Team. He averaged 40.5 on 48 punts, with 15 inside the 20 yard line. Offensive guard Ryan Chehanske ’10 was chosen for the Academic All-American second team. Cocaptain Brendan Howe ’10 was an All-UAA first teamer after setting a school record with 50 receptions for 679 yards and four TDs. All-UAA second team running back Justin Pratt ’11 led with 717 rushing yards and 11 TDs. Also on the All-UAA second team was tackle Chris Donlon ’10 while quarterback Phil Pantalone ’10 won All-UAA mention after completing 85 of 137 for 985 yards and eight scores. Kicker Eliot Carnevale ’11 scored 38 points on four field goals and 26 extra points. Other key offensive players were tight end Zach Gallup ’12, running backs Andrew Lovrovich ’10 and Jake Nardone ‘13 plus linemen Ross Lapkowicz, Joe Manga ’12, and Rob McInerney ’11.

Carnegie Mellon co-captain/linebacker Socrates Zacharias ’10 was on the NIC All-American Team and All-UAA first team.

Linebacker Mike Shedlosky ’10 led with 68 stops and was an All-UAA first team selection. Defensive back Dan Miller ’12 had 27 stops and was the All-UAA first team kick returner. All-UAA second team back Joshua Kresge ‘10 recovered three fumbles and made 37 tackles. Earning All-UAA mention were linemen Sean Kennedy ’10 and Jason

Stearns ’11. Other defensive contributors were linebacker Stanley Onyimba ’10, back Christian Totera ’12, back Brandon Van Tassel ’11, linebacker Michael Rednor ’11 and linebacker Nick Karabin ’13.

Three Beta defensive backs won honors for Westminster. NIC All-American Kelvin Williams ’12 had a team-high four interceptions, 48 tackles and 13 deflected passes. Named to the All-UMAC South Division second team were Evan Malpica ’12, the top tackler with 80, and Darian Garey ’12, who had three interceptions and 36 stops.

Kenyon featured 15 Beta players, led by AllNCAC second team running back Kyle Toot ’10. He led with 770 rushing yards and 12 TDs while catching 23 passes for 378 passes and two more scores. Mike Hermanson ’10 hit 212 of 374 attempts for 2,368 yards, 15 TDs and rushed for 328 yards. Wide receiver Michael Beck ’11 caught 15 passes for 132 yards. Seeing action for Kenyon’s defense were linemen Alex Traugutt ’12 (35 tackles), Harrison Scott ’11 (34 stops); linebacker Evan Ray ’10 (21 tackles); and backs Bryan Jasin ’10 (30 stops), Brian Kelso ’10 and Scott Forsythe ’12.

Knox, with 22 players, was led by cocaptain/defensive end Tighe Burke ’09, an All- Midwest Conference first teamer, Most Valuable Senior and Most Valuable Defensive Player. He posted 69 tackles, including 15.5 for losses and eight sacks. Linebacker Aaron Juarez ’10 led with 82 tackles and won All-MWC honorable mention, as did cocaptain/back Jordan Raess ’10, with three interceptions and 54 stops. Other defenders were back Lucas Motta ’11 (65 tackles), back Danny Stafford ’11 (38 tackles), lineman Joe Garbin ’10 (30 stops), linebacker Kevin Beck ’11, plus backs Danny Salvato ’11 and Cale Dahm ’12. Running back Dan Kizior ’11 was on the All-MWC second team as a kick returner, running back 13 for a 25.1 average, including an 80-yarder. Named to the Academic All-MWC team for Knox were linebacker Isaac Juarez ’11 and defensive linemen Karl Bair ’12 and Kyle Gordon ’10.

Hanover wide receiver Bobby Smart ’09 was named to the All-Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference first team after catching 27 passes for 462 yards and five touchdowns.

Linebacker Trey Reliford ’10 led University of the South with 62 tackles and won AllSouthern Collegiate Athletic Conference honorable mention. Playing on the offensive line for Bethany were John Haag ’12 and

J.C. Rucker ’12. Teammate Ryan Sipe ’11 also saw action at linebacker. Mike Sanford, Southern California ’78, was released after five seasons as head coach at NevadaLas Vegas then was hired as offensive coordinator at Louisville.

CROSS COUNTRY Kevin O’Malley ’12 of San Diego had the squad’s best time at the West Coast Conference meet, finishing 27th with a time of 26:14. He had a squad best 26:41 clocking at the Oklahoma State Cowboy Jamboree and ran a 10K time of 34:27 at the NCAA Western Regional meet. Rob Lockhart ’09 of George Washington had his team’s second best time of 26:13 at the Paul Short Invitational; clocked a time of 26:54.70 at the Navy Invitational; and ran a 28:21.4 clocking at the Atlantic-10 meet. Alex Lopez ’11 of MissouriKansas City placed 29th (27:49.5) at the 8K Missouri State Classic and had a time of 29:36 at the Summit League meet.

The top runner for Knox was Ryan Maniscalo ’10 who placed 20th (27:36) at the Forester Invitational; 31st at the Midwest Conference meet; and 31st (out of 176 runners) with a 28:03 time at the Benedictine Eagle Invitational. Donavan White ’12 of Wabash battled a foot injury much of the season but ran a 27:13 time at the NCAC meet and placed 37th (of 205 runners) with a 27:23 time at the Gibson Family Invitational. Mark Sprtel ’10 of Lawrence had a 26”45 clocking at the UW-Whitewater meet; placed 39 (of 132 runners) at the MWC meet; and ran a 28:47 time at the Division III Midwest Regional.

Teammate Mike McCain ’11 had a time of 29:51 at the Midwest Regional. Patrick Platzer ’12 from University of the South had a best 8K time of 28:23.80 at the Greater Louisville Classic and ran a time of 28:44.90 at the SCAC meet.

Three Betas were key regulars for the 12-51 DePauw soccer team. Brian Lawless ’10 scored five points and was on the All-SCAC second team. Earning All-SCAC mention was defenseman Alex Johnson ’11. Second in scoring with nine points was Gary Pett ’11.

Forward Zach Dixon ’12 played 18 games for the 12-2-5 Wesleyan Division III playoff team and defenseman Teddy Grover ’10 started every game for Washington & Lee. Cameron Ward ’12 had eight starts and scored five points for Bethany.

Five Betas were key players for the Washington & Jefferson water polo team.

Ranked among NCAA Division III save leaders with 208 was goalie John Todd ’10.

He moved to offense for one game and scored two goals. Steve Hilty ’10 totaled 50 goals during the season and William Kidston ’10 had a career high seven goals versus Connecticut College. He also posted a shutout as a goalie for one contest. Dan Martin ’10, Chris Blueher ’10 and Andy Rish ’12 also made big contributions during the season. Zac Clark ’12 of Utah has competed in junior World Cup luge competition. He and his doubles partner placed seventh in 2008 meet and he continues to train for the future.

— Jay Langhammer

OTHER SPORTS The 2009 PGA Tour saw Steve Marino, Virginia ’02, move into elite status by placing 15th among tour players with earnings of $2,161,539 over 29 tournaments. The 2009 overall PGA Tour performance of Scott McCarron, UCLA ’88, was slightly better than in 2008 as he ranked 82nd in earnings. Over 27 tournaments played, his earnings totaled $980,819. Injuries continued to bother Brandt Jobe, UCLA ’88, as he played in just nine PGA Tour events and one on the Nationwide Tour. His earnings of $265,841 ranked him 160th for the year.

Brian Lawless DePauw ’10

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[Mystic Shrine] In Loving Memory

Dr. Richard E. Heckert, Miami ’44

One of Beta Theta Pi’s most prominent and inspirational brothers, Dick Heckert passed away on January 3 at the age of 85.

Chairman and chief executive of DuPont Co. in the 1980s, Heckert shut down the chemical giant’s production of chemicals suspected of destroying the ozone layer, and ended its work on nuclear weapons.

He also worked on the Manhattan Project early in his career. Accordingly, brother Heckert was named the Fraternity’s 53rd Oxford Cup recipient (2004), the highest honor bestowed to a brother for inter/ national distinction in one’s chosen field of profession.

From his initiation into the Alpha Chapter at Miami University, Heckert made it a responsibility to continue to give back to the Fraternity he so loved. Throughout the course of his life, he donated more than $85,000 to the Beta Leadership Fund – mostly in support of Beta’s groundbreaking Men of Principle initiative.

Heckert is survived by his wife Joanna, his son Alex, daughter Andra and six grandchildren.

Ball State

Cornell

Beloit

Denison

Johnson, Gregory L. ’75, Oct. 15 Osborne, Oliver K. ’41, Oct. 19 Turner, John M. ’52, Dec. 30

California, Berkeley

Barnard, Bruce M. III ’69, Dec. 15 Terrell, Harry E. Jr. ’49, Nov. 16

California, Los Angeles

Brubaker, Donald S. ’43, Dec. 11

Carnegie Mellon

Hill, Frederick P. ’50, Nov. 10 Zufall, William R. Jr. ’59, April 9, ’08

Case Tech

Hammer, Alvin N. ’55, Dec. 8

Chicago

Gendell, Martin B. ’56, Nov. 9 McBride, John M. ’47, April 21

Cincinnati

Scholfield, Cecil M. Jr. ’44, Jan. 27, ’09 Stoughton, John R. ’73, Oct. 6 Strasser, Albert E. ’47, Oct. 23 Waring, James C. ’48, Feb.7, ’09

Colgate

Leary, Frank M. ’52, Sept.13 MacFarlane, John H. (Jack)’56, March 24, ’09 White, Paul B. Jr. ’40, Feb. 11, ’09

Colorado

Spratlen, Frank P. III (Budd) ’47, Dec.

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Law, Dr. David H. IV ’50, Aug.22 Edgerly, James R. ’52, Aug. ’08

Denver

Riddle, John R. (Jack)’54, Oct. 5

DePauw

Winemiller, Dr. Robert H. ’56, Oct. 14

Duke

Reyle, Bruce W. ’52, Sept. 3

Florida

Rogerson, John T. Jr. (Jack) ’50, Nov. 27 Vosloh, Fred W. III ‘57, Oct. 12

Florida State

Mangum, Michael H. ’90, Oct. 20

Hanover

Trier, John A. ’66, Sept.8

Illinois

Fritts, Garland G. ’52, Jan. 21 Randolph, John F. Jr. ’55, June 10

Indiana

Bradford, Herbert E. ’56, Oct. 30 Reese Dr. Jay S. ’58, Nov. 3

Iowa State

Nyweide, Lysle J. (Dutch) ’41, Nov. 6

Johns Hopkins

Harper, Guy G. III ’54, Sept.22

Kansas

Stephenson, Richard I. ’58, Dec. 20 Weas, N. Lynn ’64, Sept. 2

Kansas State

Munger, Glenn O. Jr. ’50, Dec. 20 Noyce, Richard J. ’49, Dec. 27, ’08 Otto, Dr. Louis K. ’51, Nov. 30

Kenyon

Dury, Joseph D. Jr. ’47, Nov. 6 Mason, Dr. Grant A. ’59, Oct. 19

Knox

Dewey, Homer H. Jr. ’41, Dec. 10 Paxton, William G. ’61, Dec. 16

Loyola Marymount

Purdue

Virginia

Rutgers

Wabash

Southern California

Washington

St. Lawrence

Washington in St.Louis

Cartmell, John L. ’44, Sept. 29

Cardozo, Mosby G. ’41, Dec. 1

Knapp, Eric G. ’82, Oct. 19

Chattin, Dr. William R. ’44, Dec. 11

Griffin, James E. ’51, Sept. 27 Jenkins, Paul G. (Twink) ’50, Nov. 5 Boeheim, John E. ’50, Nov. 18 Johnson, Thomas H. ’50, Oct. 24

Kasperson, Stanley N. ’42, Dec. 20 Snyder, Dr. Arthur J. ’58, Feb. 20, ’08 Russell, Roy C. Jr. ’39, Jan. 3

Patell, James G. Oct. 25

Miami

Bishop, Charles S. (Bus) ’55, June 27 Ellsworth, Irvin H. ’48, July 18 Heckert, Dr. Richard E. ’44, Jan. 3 Kent, Glenn H. ’47, Oct.26

Garland G. Fritts, Illinois ’52

One of the Fraternity’s most dedicated and loyal brothers, Garland G. Fritts passed away on January 21 after complications from heart disease. He was 80.

Michigan

Conrath, Almon W. ’40, Nov. 18 Heyl, Henry B. ’40, Oct. 27 Kettring, Hugh F. ’49, Nov. 4 Whipple, Charles H. ’50, Nov. 30

Fritts served as a current member of the Beta Theta Pi Foundation Board of Directors, having volunteered loyally since 2005.

Nebraska

Barrett, E. W. ( Bill). ’49, Oct. 10 Goulding, Byron W. ’34, Oct. 4 Jeffrey, Michael L. ’66, Oct. 10

North Carolina

Evans, David W. ’50, June 29 Frazier, Cyrus C. Jr. ’48, Oct. 16 Froelich, Charles G. ’56, Nov. 16 Hagan, Charles T. Jr. ’35, Oct. 16

North Dakota

Moen, Curtis G. ’58, Oct. 12 Spornitz, William E. ’50, Aug. 25

Northwestern

Dyal, Dr. John P. ’48, May 21 Wood, Robert N. ’59, Oct. 21

Fritts got his start in the consulting business in Chicago in 1960, built on that experience as an economic development advisor in the Philippines for two years, then restarted his consulting career in Atlanta. Over the years his consulting clients included banks, manufacturing firms, carpet and rug makers in North Georgia and, later on, hospitals both near and far.

He is survived by his wife, Ruth, his sons David and Rich, daughter Julie and five grandchildren. Brother Fritts specifically requested that gestures of remembrance be expressed in the form of gifts to support the Men of Principle initiative – an effort he so loved, believed in and actively championed. Accordingly, gifts may be made in Gar’s memory to the Beta Leadership Fund on-line at www.betathetapi.org/gift or by mail: Beta Theta Pi Foundation, P.O. Box 6277, Oxford, OH 45056.

Ohio

Chase, Dana Jr. ’50, Oct. 5 O’Connor, Gerald D. ’49, Dec. 11

Ohio State

Campbell, Duncan H. (Butch) ’58, Nov. 4 Dumford, Lawrence A. (Bucky) ’51, Dec. 18

Ohio Wesleyan

Jacques, Dr. Richard H. ’34, Dec. 5

Oklahoma

Million, E. Bradley ’55, Dec. 26

Oklahoma State

Cline, E. Douglas. ’50, Nov. 9

Oregon

Grayson, Jeffrey L. ’64, Nov. 27

Oregon State

Dunn, Robert P. ’50, June 8, ’07 Erickson, Rudolph E. ( Swede)’52, Nov. 20 Scherrer, John W. ’50, Nov. 25, 2008

Pennsylvania

Baumler, Robert G. Jr. ’50, Dec. 21

Penn State

Leinbach, Dr. Thomas R. ’63, Dec. 8 Meyer, Donald D. ’59, Aug. 9

Stanford

Washington & Jefferson

Syracuse

Western Reserve

Resnik, Stephen D. ’59, Dec. 27 Bemis, Ben G. ’60, Oct. 29, ’08.

Salem, John D. ’44, Dec. 12, ’08 Taylor, William H. ’50, Sept.22, ’08

Texas

Cramer, Arthur S. Jr. ’56, Nov. 17 Greer, Thornton C. Sr.’39, Dec. 13 Hendrickson, G. Clint ’80, Nov. 23

Tulane

Dyer, William H. ’58, Nov. 4 Lewis, George N. ’47, Dec. 17

Utah

Christensen, Christopher J. ’97, April 11 Layton, Alan W. ’41, Nov. 8

Vanderbilt

Hall, John W. Jr. ’44, Jan. 29

Ward, Dr. Harold M. ’50, Oct. 9

Fredriksen, Donald C. ’60, June 11

Westminster

Jones, Ray L. ’66, Oct. 25

Whitman

McCormack, Dr. John L. ’43, Sept.8

Wichita State

Angle, George A. ’47, Aug. 12 Mader, James W. Jr. ’42, Jan.23, ’09.

Willamette

Fahl, Ronald J. ’64, June 24 Fedje, Alfred M. ’50, Oct. 29

Wisconsin

Jones, Richard W. ’39, Dec. 6

Yale

Dumas, Lawrence III (Larry)’67, Dec. 26 Heed, Jack H. ’55, Aug.8

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[A Principled Life] (a Beta)

Father Knows BEST

by Jennifer Levering

sorority life professional that challenges and rewards me every day, and I serve as a volunteer for two outstanding organizations: Delta Gamma and Beta Theta Pi. I am able to help students aspire to lead a principled life on a daily basis.

“It is up to us to make sure undergraduates everywhere know what it means to be principled.

For me it means to make sure my actions match my values. That my choices reflect integrity and my life has a positive impact on others. What does it mean to you?”

Do you know what it means to live a principled life?

Send your thoughts to alex.hammel@betathetapi. org. Your essay could be printed in a future issue.

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hen I joined Delta Gamma, started working at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and first served as a volunteer for Beta Theta Pi, the constant conversations about living a life of principle were not new concepts to me. Growing up with a mother who is a Delta Gamma and a proud Beta Theta Pi father (Bruce W. Levering, Oregon State ’76), I have realized fraternal values were instilled in me at a very young age. It is not an exaggeration to say that The Beta Stars was on the Levering lullaby song list. It was recognized 25 years later when I was standing in the middle of 85 men at The Wooden Institute this past summer, as I was one of a few women being serenaded.

I recently spent a long weekend at the birthplace of Beta Theta Pi, serving as a facilitator for The Miller Nichols Chapter Presidents Leadership Academy. The experience gave me the perfect opportunity to reflect on my life and ensure that I remain principled and purposeful. My mother and father always said, “Do what you love and it will be like you never really have to work.”

I have a wonderful job as a fraternity and

That weekend in Oxford reminded me of why I decided to go into the field of Student Affairs, how students inspire me every day and why I love to be challenged by undergraduate men and women. Some students are as lucky as I am to have been raised with strong principles and values illustrated everyday in their home.

However, I know I am the minority, and many others are relying on Beta Theta Pi to build them into men of principle.

It is up to us to make sure undergraduates everywhere know what it means to be principled. For me it means to make sure my actions match my values. That my choices reflect integrity and my life has a positive impact on others. What does it mean to you?

Undergraduate Betas, are you recruiting and building men of principle?

Beta alumni, are you supporting and guiding men of principle?

Beta fathers, are you inspiring and raising children of principle?

Remember to never underestimate the power of a role model, a parent, a mentor, an advisor, an advocate, a friend or even a simple lullaby, for we can be taught principles when we least expect them.

Jennifer Levering is a 2004 graduate of Loyola Marymount University who serves as the assistant dean of students for fraternity & sorority life at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

A Lasting Moment

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amily relationships are a great part of a good, civil society. Despite the many dysfunctions we may laugh about, family-centric living fulfills a large part of our lives.

Of course, coming of age and growing into our adult career paths is an evolution that doesn’t happen in a straight line fashion. College Greek living and Beta Theta Pi have provided me with an expanded matrix of friendships and business contacts that I would never otherwise have acquired.

Leading Indiana’s Pi Chapter through recolonization in 2003, and leveraging the Men of Principle objectives provided me with insights I wish all our alumni could experience.

Structured, common living paired with interests of the General Fraternity, chapter alumni, parents and host universities, aligned to optimize student and chapter achievements brings out the best experiences.

Now a decade of the Fraternity’s investment in leadership development programs has expanded our member’s informal college

education. These programs have been recognized by peers, universities and educational organizations. Our Trustess and Foundation Boards are comprised with committed alumni who share this vision of enhanced Beta living with mentoring and values education.

My wife, Jan, and I hope to perpetuate Beta’s leadership mentoring by supporting the annual Beta Leadership Fund (BLF), and also by endowing funds through Beta’s Bridge Builder Society. Planned gifts to the Beta Foundation via insurance proceeds, wills, and trusts are a growing influence in philanthropy. Your participation in planned giving to the Fraternity can help nurture our extended family - forever.

Some of the best juice life has to offer is time spent with old friends. Remember Beta Theta Pi. Dr. Charles O. McCormick III, Indiana ’72, has been a member of the Foundation Board of Directors since 2006.

Beta Theta Pi Foundation & Administrative Office Brennan Hall P.O. Box 6277 5134 Bonham Road Oxford, Ohio 45056 www.betathetapi.org

Lance Flint, Central Florida ’10 Zeta Psi Chapter Hometown Louisville, KY

Education Cinema Studies and minors in creative writing and political science

Campus & Chapter Activities IFC VP Risk Management and Judicial, SGA Elections Commissioner, DGC Expansion for IFC, IFC Panhellenic Liaison VP Risk Management, Recruitment Team - Communications Chairman Aspirations I want to write screenplays, act, and direct major motion pictures in Hollywood and/or be a Senator.

Beta Leadership Fund

Developing today’s undergraduates for tomorrow’s possibilities www.betathetapi.org/gift