President Ralph Wagner (CE75), Alumni Executive Vice President Paul Gnirk (MinE59), and Foundation Vice President Brad Johnson (EE92) to a casual evening event at Famous Dave’s BBQ and Blues in Calhoun Square. A few dozen alumni and friends gathered at this mixer to meet the ‘Presidents,’ reminisce about old times at the School of Mines, and hear current news from the campus. Special thanks go to Scott Fritz (IE04) for volunteering to lead the Twin Cities chapter.
Sioux Falls, South Dakota — 12th Annual Golf Tournament The Sioux Falls alumni chapter held their 12th Annual Golf Tournament and Social Saturday, August 15, 2009, at the Spring Creek Country Club in Harrisburg. The four-person scramble encouraged
golfers of all skill levels and the post-outing social was open to all. Jim Belbas (MetE90) organized the event and reported that Brad Stensaas (ME90) won “longest drive” and Alumni President Ralph Wagner (CE75) won “closest to the pin” as shown in the photo below with Jason Lamont (CSc02) and Travis Soldatke (CE99). The golf tournament was won by the defending champion Delta Sig alumni Lance Mriden (ME84), Tim Renner (CSc86), Tom Reiger (CE80), and Keith DeLange (GeolE87). Through a collection of green fees, mulligans, and the Larry Ayres (CE64) Challenge, the Sioux Falls alumni generated close to $1,000 for Sioux Falls area scholarships. Thank to all who made this annual event another success!
We are planning to see you next year!
Area Meetings
The pin prize — Jason Lamont (CSc02), Travis Soldatke (CE99) and Ralph Wagner (CE75)
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Planning for the 5-year Reunion – July 7-11, 2010 – is underway and we look forward to seeing thousands of alumni and friends on campus next year. The 2010 Reunion co-chairs Gary Callahan (ME70) and Monte Dirks (MetE78) are leading the effort to make this a memorable and fun reunion. The event also coincides with our alma mater’s 125th Anniversary (1885-2010) and will see several new and renovated buildings on campus. For general information, please contact us at the Alumni Office.
(l to r): Louis Rensch (ME73), Ralph Wagner (CE75), Auston Schultz (ME03) Tim Eggebraaten (ChE95), and Scott Schmidt (ME02)
The Hardrock Fall 2009
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