It's truly awe-inspiring to fathom that Lambda Chi Alpha marks 115 years of Brotherhood in 2024. Yet, amidst this milestone, the mere thought of a world without the teachings and spirit of the Fraternity evokes a profound sense of emptiness.
In the span of a century and 15 years, transformations have swept through both the United States, Canada and the Fraternity itself, shaping it into the vibrant entity it is today. From the evolution of the Lambda Chi Alpha Initiation Ritual by Jack E. Mason in 1913 to the courageous stride towards abolishing hazing and pledgeship in 1972, Lambda Chi Alpha has evolved from a simple idea into an embodiment of our Brothers' aspirations.
Within the pages of this poignant growth issue, you will embark on a journey through the pivotal moments that have sculpted the Fraternity. You'll unravel the profound significance behind the cherished symbols that adorn our identity, witnessing their evolution into the powerful emblems they embody today.
Moreover, you'll be immersed in the inspiring narratives of personal transformation, where the guiding principles and resources of Lambda Chi Alpha have propelled individuals towards the pinnacle of selfimprovement. Lastly, you'll delve into the myriad ways in which the Educational Foundation steadfastly supports our Members, nurturing their growth and development along their journey.
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Continue to grow, continue to be of service to your fellow human being, and continue to lead with the teachings of the Fraternity behind you.
Fraternally,
Taylor Weitzer Managing Editor
By Troy Medley, CEO
As I embark on my fifth year leading Lambda Chi Alpha, it's important to take a moment to reflect on our collective achievements before looking ahead. In 2015, Gen Z came to campus, which changed everything! Gen Z’s unique needs and aspirations, distinct from their Millennial predecessors, necessitated a reimagining of our strategic direction to stay current and ensure we could continue to help today's man find his place to belong. So, in 2018, the Grand High Zeta crafted a new, 10-year plan designed to help Lambda Chi Alpha adapt and thrive.
In the years since, under the collaborative leadership of Grand High Alphas Jeff Stuerman and Steve Pattison, and with the invaluable support of the Educational Foundation, led by Clint Wheelock and Drew Lynch, we have systematically revamped Lambda Chi Alpha's offerings to make them applicable to the digital age, skills-focused, and fun. This investment in change is now paying significant dividends.
Central to this transformation was the development of programs tailored to modern learning styles and attuned to the expressed needs of students and future employers. This strategic pivot aimed to equip Members with mobile-accessible tools that measurably enhance interpersonal and professional skills, setting Lambda Chi Alpha apart from traditional fraternity models.
The inaugural program, Ideal Man, represents a cornerstone in Lambda Chi Alpha's transformative initiatives. Comprising four semester-long learning journeys, it serves as a comprehensive platform for Collegiate Brothers to cultivate mental, physical, and social well-being while instilling self-improvement practices essential for personal growth and camaraderie within the Fraternity. As participants progress through the program, they undergo a profound journey of self-discovery, gaining heightened selfawareness, insights into their distinct personality types, and acquiring invaluable skills for fostering healthy relationships. In essence, Ideal Man serves as a blueprint for Members to embody the Core Values of Lambda Chi Alpha in their daily lives. Notably, the program has witnessed significant uptake, with over 2,000 Collegiate Brothers completing one of its transformative learning journeys in the past year alone, a figure expected to double in the upcoming year.
The Stead Leadership College, the Fraternity's second pioneering program, underscores Lambda Chi Alpha's commitment to equipping its Chapter Officers with the essential skills for success, both within their Officer roles and in their future careers. This initiative is tailored to provide comprehensive professional development opportunities, culminating in badge credentials that augment Officers' profiles on professional platforms like LinkedIn. Since its inception, the program has made a significant impact, with over 500 Officer credentials awarded across a spectrum of disciplines, including leadership,
recruitment, Member education, finance, and philanthropy. Looking ahead, Lambda Chi Alpha aims to further expand its certification programs to encompass every High Zeta Officer role, thereby fortifying Officers' competencies over the next three years. This strategic initiative not only enhances the Fraternity's leadership pipeline but also underscores its commitment to fostering lifelong learning and professional growth among its Members.
Both Ideal Man and Stead Leadership College programs purposefully use philanthropy to instill the values of Lambda Chi Alpha deeply in Members' hearts. In 2019, the Student Advisory Committee identified Movember and the American Red Cross as ideal partners, and after some pursuit, each agreed to work with our Members to support local communities. These partnerships have yielded remarkable results, with Lambda Chi Alpha consistently leading Greek organizations in fundraising for men's health initiatives and donating over 1,500 units of blood during the past school year, which equates to over 4,500 saved lives.
The strategic enhancements in programming and collaborative partnerships have catalyzed significant growth and prosperity among Lambda Chi Alpha Chapters. This success is evidenced by a remarkable surge in Membership, surpassing 9,600 Members in the 2023/2024 academic year, marking the fifth consecutive year of expansion. Notably, Chapters now boast an average of 56 Members, nearly 20% larger than their counterparts at host institutions, and are steadily progressing toward the organizational goal of 60 Members per Chapter. Despite this growth trajectory, Lambda Chi Alpha maintains a distinguished record of excellence, supporting a consistent 90% Associate Member initiation rate and demonstrating year-on-year improvements in academic performance.
Moreover, the Fraternity's footprint continues to expand with plans to establish 14 Associate Chapters within the next four fiscal years, alongside the finalization of expansion processes at five additional institutions. This concerted expansion strategy underscores Lambda Chi Alpha's determination to extend its reach and impact while fostering a culture of excellence and achievement among its growing Membership base.
With a solid foundation of industry-leading programming and service initiatives now firmly in place, Lambda Chi Alpha has redirected its focus toward bolstering support for Alumni Volunteers. Acknowledging the impracticality of expecting a small team in Carmel, IN, to support 170 Chapters across North America effectively, the Fraternity is embracing a paradigm shift. Because of this, we recognize Alumni Volunteers’ pivotal role in maximizing Chapter and Member success. The emphasis is now on empowering those closest to the Chapters to allow for specialized attention. This represents a seismic shift in thinking, signaling a departure from centralized support towards a more decentralized, grassroots approach.
While acknowledging that this transition will entail a learning curve spanning a couple of years, Lambda Chi Alpha remains steadfast in making Alumni Volunteers the focal point of Chapter support. By placing greater trust and responsibility in the hands of these dedicated Volunteers, the Fraternity aims to harness their wealth of experience, passion, and local knowledge to serve Chapters and Members' needs.
Building on this momentum, we are expanding our Alumni Support team by adding three additional Members this year. Their primary role will be to assist High Pis in establishing Alumni Advisory Boards for each Chapter. These boards will be comprised of Alumni possessing expertise in key areas such as leadership, recruitment, finance, Ritual, Member education, and philanthropy. By tapping into the wealth of knowledge and experience within our Alumni network, the goal is to provide tailored guidance and support to Chapters, fostering their growth and success.
Recognizing the need to provide ongoing value to Alumni, Lambda Chi Alpha has prioritized the development of programs tailored specifically to their interests and needs. Historically, Alumni have been asked to contribute time and resources without receiving commensurate benefits post-graduation. To address this imbalance and foster a culture of mutual support among Brothers across generations, Lambda Chi Alpha has taken a proactive approach.
The first step in this endeavor is the creation of Enrichly Technologies, a for-profit technology platform funded by private investors and developed collaboratively by Greek organizations. Enrichly serves as both an e-commerce platform, akin to Lambda Chi's version of Costco, enabling Members to access exclusive savings, and a connection engine facilitating interactions among Brothers who share common hobbies and interests. Whether a Brother relocates to a new city, pursues a new hobby, or simply seeks companionship, Enrichly will facilitate the connection. This innovative platform is slated to launch at the General Assembly in August, with a wider rollout scheduled for the following fall.
To remain relevant to men long after graduation, we must continue to have fun together. This means shaking off Zoom culture and again creating events where we can gather in person. Our strategy involves scheduling more routine, in-person meetings across multiple locations, allowing Brothers to come together, share experiences, and learn from one another while optimizing time and resources. Looking ahead to 2027, we aim to host multiple Neville Advisor’s College events in regionally convenient locations, providing Advisors with opportunities to forge new connections, exchange ideas, and explore best practices.
As we reflect on Lambda Chi Alpha's journey over the past five years, it's evident that our strategic evolution exemplifies our unwavering commitment to adaptability, innovation, and growth. Positioned as a trailblazer in fraternity leadership and Member development, we take pride in the progress we've made together. While there's still much to be done to realize our vision, I am confident that with continued collaboration and a willingness to embrace new ideas, success is within reach. Let's remain steadfast in our efforts, knowing that as our results continue to improve, so will our impact and influence.
in ZAX,
By Peter Yobo, CEO, Enrichly Technologies, Inc.
Enrichly Technologies, Inc. is on a mission to redefine Member experiences for Greek organizations. Through Enrichly, Greek organizations will be able to offer an intuitive and turnkey e-commerce experience to their Members and sell higher margin products/ services to both Collegiate and Alumni Members. The vision is to bring cutting-edge technology, products and service to these organizations, enabling them to unlock added value and enrich their Member experiences beyond traditional expectations.
Central to Enrichly’s offerings is its advanced e-commerce capabilities. The upcoming launch of the revamped Lambda Chi Store exemplifies this. Members can anticipate an online shopping experience akin to industry giants like Nike and Amazon, featuring a sleek, user-friendly interface.
But the Lambda Chi Store is more than just a convenience; it’s a gateway to premium products. Enrichly has partnered with top brands like Johnny O, providing Members with access to stylish, high-quality merchandise that they can wear with pride.
In addition to top-tier products, Enrichly will offer an impressive array of Member-only benefits. Members of Lambda Chi Alpha will enjoy exclusive discounts from well-known companies such as ClassPass, Manscaped, Clear, Success Magazine, Trust & Will, and more. These benefits are designed to add significant value to the Member experience, offering practical advantages that extend into everyday life.
The next five to six months promise even more exciting developments from Enrichly. The launch of the Lambda Chi Store is just the beginning. Enrichly is in the early stages of developing a platform that will enable Members to collaborate and connect with Brothers across the country and around the globe. The platform aims to strengthen the bonds of Brotherhood, creating a dynamic, supportive community that transcends geographical boundaries.
Through these innovations, Enrichly is setting a new standard for Member engagement. By combining technology, quality offerings and exclusive benefits, Enrichly is ensuring that Members of Lambda Chi Alpha receive unparalleled value.
GROWING GLOBAL ZETA: A NU Chapter IN FRATERNITY HISTORY
The Nu Zeta at the University of Georgia (UGA) is rebuilding a historic legacy in Athens and is determined to redefine what “Fraternity” looks like on campus.
Redefinition isn’t foreign to the UGA campus, however. Incorporated by the General Assembly of Georgia in 1785, it is the first state-chartered public university in the United States, ultimately reinventing American public higher education.
The Nu Zeta joined the UGA community as the 13th fraternity and 22nd Lambda Chi Alpha Chapter. Since then, the Chapter has initiated over 2,500 Members and has produced plenty of well-established Alumni, including three of the last five Georgia governors, Pro Football Hall of Fame Members, country music singers, industry leaders and countless others.
Though Nu Zeta has a deep-rooted history at UGA, it does not come without its pitfalls, most recently in 2021. The Chapter self-suspended after racist messages in a Chapter group chat were released on Twitter, now known as X.
By Mackenzie Cooley Multimedia Content Specialist
During the past three years, Nu Zeta Alumni, the Office of Administration and the UGA Administration engaged in conversations about the Chapter’s return and how the Members of Nu Zeta can learn from their past mistakes, make positive changes, and become a beacon of light on UGA’s campus.
The newly initiated Brothers of Nu Zeta were looking for more than what was currently offered in the fraternity system at UGA. New Members like OJ Son were far less likely to join an organization with the culture at UGA.
OJ Son, current Chapter Secretary, hails from Pyeongtaek, South Korea and is a biochemistry major on a pre-med track. Son has worked as a medic in the army, completed door-to-door sales and has experience in various fields including customer service and research. Being a nontraditional and international student, Son needed something and somewhere he could grow even further. When fantasizing about the college experience, joining a fraternity crossed his mind,
however he was not impressed by the culture he experienced at UGA.
“The idea of being in a fraternity was always one that sat somewhere in the recesses of my mind when considering the college experience,” Son said, “It was one I never acted on for the sake that I did not enjoy the culture of the Greek Life I witnessed here at my university.”
Son was enticed by the opportunity to do something different than the status quo. Other Potential New Members, like William Bell, currently the Chapter President, were also looking for something to be proud of.
“I decided to become a Founding Father of Lambda Chi Alpha because I did not like the direction that the other fraternities on campus were heading and I wanted to develop something that I could be proud of,” Bell said.
As the Lambda Chi Alpha Expansion Team arrived on campus and conversed and recruited more undergraduates, it is evident these men were ready to take on building a culture of acceptance, Brotherly love and growth.
“Seeing the circle of men that were already willing to put their hearts into forming the Fraternity had me set on my belief that this was the start of something great, and I knew that I could play a part and contribute to the beginning
of this Chapter here at the University of Georgia,” Son mentioned.
Even with its downfalls, Nu Zeta stood as a pillar of growth and Brotherhood for its Membership. Whether in the ‘70s or 2010s, the Chapter changed the lives of its Members.
“Brother interactions provided constant conversations to learn from and grow,” said Mike Gardner (Nu1175). “I was better prepared to become successful in business immediately after graduation because I already had experienced business meeting discussion in Chapter room meetings.”
Personal and professional growth was at the forefront of the Chapter. Members learned how to be more open-minded and listen to others with differing opinions. They were taught how to negotiate for individual and group goals. Most importantly, they gained a Brotherhood and friendship to last a lifetime.
“’Grow’ would be an understatement. Of course, I know I would meet and befriend many great people in college, but the foundation of being a Lambda Chi helped me meet people I wanted to share my college life with on a regular basis,” Kirk Alexander (Nu 1169) said, “And I wanted them to share theirs with me too. I know people all over the country because of my Brothers in Lambda Chi.”
Nu Zeta Alumni are familiar with how much of an asset this Chapter can be during the college experience. With their knowledge they are bringing a record of excellence to a new generation of men committed to the higher ideals of the Fraternity.
What does the future of the Nu Zeta look like now? The newly initiated Brothers and Alumni alike are dedicated to the success of the Chapter and are eager to make it a home away from home for those who wish to join. Nu Zeta is charting a new course in their approach to redefining what fraternity means. The Associate Chapter is reaffirming its deep commitment to the policy that all Associate Members are Members of the Fraternity on an equal footing with all Initiated Members. They are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion, and ensuring that the Associate Chapter has a balanced educational program that focuses on all Members mattering and belonging.
They are committed to collaboration with a diverse group of campus organizations, already co-hosting a philanthropy event with Multicultural Greek organizations within weeks of arriving back on campus and aim to become the type of campus partner that would make the entirety of Lambda Chi Alpha proud.
duty, respect, service and stewardship, honor, integrity and personal courage.
“They are not only highly intelligent, but they are committed to creating positive change and being a beacon of light on UGA’s campus,” said Matt Sennett, current Chapter Advisor, “I am beyond excited to watch them grow and prosper in the coming years and become the best fraternity at UGA.”
Nu Zeta initiated 17 new Members in March of 2024. They are unified in their mission to pave a foundation of excellence and build a Brotherhood together. At the end of the day, the Alumni Brothers and Associate Members that have brought Brotherhood to life in Georgia may make this new era in history, the best one Nu Zeta has seen yet.
“Success breeds success, and I have no doubt that it will continue,” said Alexander, “We’re in great hands.”
Together the men have vowed to live lives that align with Lambda Chi Alpha’s values of loyalty,
THANK YOU LAMBDA CHI ALPHA
WE CAN’T THANK YO U ENOUG H.
We’re inspired by your commitment to the community. Your suppor t of Movember is more than we could’ve asked for – and has blown us away.
Since 2020, your fraternity has raised over $271K and $96K alone in 2023, all in the name of men’s health.
Thanks again for supporting your brothers, fathers, uncles, partners and friends.
A Collection of Meanings
By Lynn Chipperfield, Of Counsel
Coats of Arms
When knights rode back from battle, their custom was to hang their shields upon the wall with their helmets above them. The elements of the Lambda Chi Alpha Coat of Arms reflect this tradition.
The helmet on our Coat of Arms (in profile, of steel, visor closed) is that of a squire or apprentice to a knight, suggesting the youth of our average Undergraduate. The term “esquire” also meant a gentleman, however, our helmet is also the symbol of good conduct. The overall message of this particular form of helmet is honor without rank, the position of most Undergraduates. The crown, a symbol of sacrifice, also suggests nobility of character; the “crown celestial” indicates our “royalty” is gained in knowledge of having striven for our ideals.
Mantling falls away from either side of the escutcheon; it originated in the cloth covering of the metal helmet due to the burning heat of the Eastern sun during the Crusades. It was later found to deaden the sword cuts and occasionally to entangle an opponent's sword, and thus was adopted in more temperate climates. A tattered mantle, as in our Coat of Arms, would indicate a prominent position in the forefront of a battle, thus implying an honorable record.
In early coats of arms, the supporters, which actually held up the shield, were often men or animals. In this sense, the two crossed
swords are appropriately chosen in the sense that they are the defenders of our principles declared by the emblems on the shield: they form a St. Andrew's cross. In Medieval halls it was not uncommon to place the weapons of the owner behind the shield; thus, the presence of the swords is also historically proper.
Mottoes on early coats of arms were battle cries (cri-de-guerre). If they pertained especially to the crest, they appeared at the top of the design. Thus, our upper motto “Crescent in the Cross” or “Growing through the Cross” or “Growth through Aspiration and Sacrifice” clearly indicates the crest. In most instances the classical languages of Greek and Latin were used for medieval mottoes.
When knights put aside their shields, helmets, and cloaks on the wall of their great castle halls, if they were Members of the leading orders of their times, they also hung up their fraternal collar with badge attached. The type of collar indicated the various orders of knighthood. In our Coat of Arms, the collar is embellished with two olive branches since, under special circumstances, wreaths were placed over the collars. A wreath of wild olives is a symbol of victory -- in this case contentment with the nonmaterial reward indicated by the crown celestial.
Since illiteracy was commonplace in Medieval times, the knight's shield would bear symbols to identify its bearer. Meaningful symbols appear on the shield and elsewhere in our Coat of Arms.
The Scales
The most recognizable depiction of the scales is the one we find in the blindfolded "Lady Justice." The linkage of the scales with the concept of justice goes back to ancient Egypt and Greece, and it signifies the weighing of the evidence on both sides of a dispute to determine which side "tips the scales" in its favor. Viewed in conjunction with the blindfold, the scales also encompass the idea of impartial justice.
But Jack Mason had a different concept of the scales. In his March 22, 1913, letter to the 2nd General Assembly, Jack Mason wrote:
"The Scales symbolize that balance of life which is essential to perfect development of character. (This interpretation is better than that of justice. Justice is too cold a virtue for fraternity-life. We must here be more than just.)"
Mason didn't abandon the idea that the scales are a symbol of judgment in which all our thoughts and actions must be weighed, but he also believed the scales should symbolize the harmony and balance needed to achieve a useful and fulfilling life. Like the crossed swords in our Coat of Arms, the balance also represents the struggle with the duality of life - a man's inner battle between his lower and higher natures. Does he obey the dictates of his conscience, or shall he go against his deeper beliefs for the sake of material gain? We require both physical and moral courage for such a decision.
The scales could also symbolize the importance of weighing all options before making a decision - an important learning for all Members of our Fraternity. We are confronted daily with conflicting choices, all of which require a balancing exercise to evaluate our priorities and determine the best path to take. Sincere consideration of the values and ideals of our Fraternity, as represented in our Initiation Ritual and the symbols on our Coat of Arms, leads to the achievement of the balance of life and the development of character that Mason intended in his interpretation of the scales.
The Lamp
Alamp is the classic symbol of learning and enlightenment. Many universities include a lamp on their seal or other insignia to emphasize the important role that education plays in the transfer of knowledge - bringing light to darkness.
The lamp is also an important symbol in many religions, because a lamp illuminates truths that might be hidden or obscure. Perhaps the most recognizable reference to a lamp is the caution for us not to hide our lamp under a bushel, but to let it shine. Wisdom and enlightenment are ours to share, not to selfishly keep to ourselves. It's our duty as Brothers to let our light shine so its radiance will promote the good of the Brotherhood and all mankind.
In his March 22, 1913, letter to the 2nd General Assembly, Jack Mason addressed the meaning of the lamp:
"The Lamp symbolizes the light of Lambda Chi Alpha, leading her sons on to high achievements, etc."
In this context, the Fraternity itself is the light, as it is often symbolized by the Greek letter "Lambda." It represents the gifts we all possess, including the great gift of the teachings of our Fraternity. Those gifts are to be used only for purposes that are right and just, and they are not to be squandered. They also light our way, so we can avoid tripping over the many obstacles that life places ahead of us and make the correct decisions when faced with temptations and conflicting alternatives.
The Open Book
TThe most common symbolic meaning of an open book is that knowledge is to be freely shared. Many universities have a book on their insignia to signify this as their mission.
But a book is more than simply words on paper.
"Books are not absolutely dead things," wrote John Milton in 1644. At its essence an open book is a call to action. It represents not just an attractive decoration or a passive item on a shelf, but rather “something to read.” It calls us to absorb the deeper meanings of the text and to align our lives with those meanings.
In his March 22, 1913 letter to the General Assembly, Jack Mason wrote: "The Book symbolizes belief."
In this context, the open book on our Coat of Arms could be thought of as the Bible, but its greater meaning is the charge to all of us to gain in knowledge and to pass it on to others.
The idea that knowledge is to be shared is fundamental to our Fraternity. Just as we should not "hide our light under a bushel," the knowledge gained from Membership in our Fraternity should never be concealed. The values and ideals of our Fraternity only have life if they're shared with others, as symbolized by the open book.
A book symbolizes the medium through which knowledge is communicated and preserved. The mere act of reading a book promotes learning, imagination, and intellectual exploration - a tangible demonstration of our commitment to growth as represented by the crescent.
The Clasped Hands
Images of clasped hands or a handshake go back to very ancient times. In popular wisdom, a handshake was a symbol of peace or nonaggression. It demonstrated that the hand held no weapon.
The handshake as a symbol of human unity is nearly universal. Among its many meanings, it carries with it the concepts of friendship, peace, and solidarity. Jack Mason retained the clasped hands from the Coat of Arms designed by Warren Cole. In his March 22, 1913 letter to the General Assembly, Mason wrote:
"The clasped hands between the three stars symbolize true fraternity, which is the union of the three cardinal virtues ... of faith, hope and charity."
The clasped hands on our Coat of Arms remind us of our Bond of Brotherhood. It's a sealing of our bond - a symbolic gesture of
mutual commitment to our Oaths of Membership, just as it is often used to seal a business agreement. In conjunction with the other symbols on our Coat of Arms, it conveys trust, respect, balance, and equality.
The Theta Kappa Nu Initiation Ritual also contained a reference to clasped hands as one of its Four Cardinal Points. It said:
"As we go about on our campus, we should remember that we are to be friends, not only to our own group, but to all who are worthy. There is always some student who needs a friendly handclasp or a cheerful greeting: some student who will be a success if encouraged, but who, without that encouragement, will fail. It is ours to offer to this student the friendship which he needs."
A portion of this speech was added to the closing ceremony of the Ritual for Conducting Business Meetings in 1984.
The Crescent
Our symbolic heritage goes back to King Rene of Anjou, the patron of the Order of the Crescent, whose open motto was "Praise to Increase." Warren Cole designed the first Lambda Chi Alpha Badge. Its chief feature was a crescent with the horns pointed to the left, what is called a "rising crescent," because of its resemblance to the rising moon. This is known in heraldry as an increscent, as opposed to the symbol representing the waning final quarter, which is called a decrescent.
The original Initiation Ritual written by Warren Cole referred to the crescent:
"Another symbol of our fraternity is the crescent, from the moon we get a light which guides us on our way, after the sun has set. The time for beginning great things is at the new moon, the moon when new has the shape of a crescent.”
Jack Mason rejected this interpretation, believing it to be a "local farming superstition" unsuited to a college fraternity. In his March 22, 1913 letter to the 2nd General Assembly, he wrote:
"The Crescent means a pure, noble ideal or aspiration – this and nothing but this. The Heathen mythologists used it to represent Artemis or Diana, who was of course their highest ideal of purity. The Church Fathers kept up the tradition by assigning the Crescent to the Virgin Mary. ... . The Cross in front of the Crescent is symbolic of sacrifice or martyrdom for the attainment of the ideal."
Our principal symbol, the Cross and Crescent and the open motto Per Crucem Crescens (literally translated as “the crescent through” or “by means of the cross”) are placed at the top of our Coat of Arms to represent the centrality of our teaching that perfect growth comes through aspiration and sacrifice.
The Delta
The Greek letter Delta has many meanings, largely because the number "3" has so many meanings, including the trinity, the trident, the three primary colors, and the stability of the three-legged stool. It's not a surprise that so many Greek organizations include the letter Delta in their name or symbology.
The first Coat of Arms developed by Warren Cole for Gamma Zeta in 1912 was in the form of a triangle, or Delta. Cole interpreted the three sides of the Delta as symbolizing the civil, common, and neutral rights. But Jack Mason had a different view. In his March 22, 1913 letter to the General Assembly, he wrote:
"The letter Delta. It represents a union of peace, faith and charity. Faith represents the civil rights, charity the common rights, peace the neutral rights. If he thinks about such matters, he will probably say, what is the appropriateness of peace in a fraternity? Fraternity is something much more than mere absence of hostility. We should be at peace with the world; with our Brothers the idea of strife should never enter our minds."
On our Coat of Arms, Mason retained the clasped hands from the Gamma Plate, but he exchanged the triangular shape of the Coat of Arms for the three stars surrounding the clasped hands. He thus retained his concept of "peace, faith, and charity," or, as recited in our open Creed, the concepts of Faith, Hope, and Brotherly Love.
As we conclude this journey through "Symbols of Legacy: A Collection of Short Stories," we hope the narratives have illuminated the deeper meanings of the symbols that adorn our Coat of Arms. From the scales of balance to the lamp of knowledge, from the clasped hands of fraternity to the crescent of aspiration, each story has aimed to bring these timeless emblems to life. May the values and lessons woven into these tales continue to inspire and guide you, reflecting the noble ideals of Lambda Chi Alpha. As we part, reMember the crown of sacrifice and the delta of peace, faith, and charity that underpin our shared Brotherhood. Let the light of these symbols continue to shine brightly in your life, fostering growth, unity, and a commitment to higher ideals.
A Friend of the Fraternity,
Lynn has achieved remarkable success in his professional life which is a testament to his dedication and excellence. Throughout his distinguished career, Lynn has embodied the Fraternity's values, becoming a trusted friend and supporter. His integrity, leadership, and commitment have profoundly influenced the Fraternity, serving as an inspiration to all who know him. Lynn Chipperfield's enduring legacy of excellence stands as a model for what it means to be a true Brother of Lambda Chi Alpha.
"Lynn has been an invaluable asset to our Fraternity for the past 20+ years. His legal expertise as both a board member and general counsel has been instrumental in guiding us through complex issues, while his volunteer spirit has fostered a strong sense of community within our brotherhood."
• Worked from graduation in 1977 from Washington University School of Law to 2008 at Furniture Brands International in St. Louis, serving as Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Chief Administrative Officer
• Served as General Counsel for Lambda Chi Alpha
• Served as Chairman of Drury Board of Trustees from 2010-2014
• Received prestigious Distinguished Alumni Award from Drury for University Engagement
Brandan Bonds, Chief Legal Officer
Brotherhood BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT Doug Barnard
As Doug Barnard (Cornell, ‘18) wandered the streets of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia with nothing but a few essentials and his video camera rolling for his YouTube travel vlog, he couldn’t help but notice the sheer beauty of his surroundings. From the rich colors to the different smells wafting from the many vendors, Barnard felt himself transported quite literally to another world.
Continuing to wind down the streets, Barnard was stopped by a shopkeeper and invited in for coffee. Barnard was wary at first, expecting to get an entire sales pitch but it was the complete opposite. The shopkeeper shared coffee and food with Barnard, learning more about what Barnard was doing in Saudi Arabia with his camera. As it turns out, the man was a major Saudi influencer and helped Barnard reach a large Saudi demographic for his channel. Barnard couldn’t believe his luck and marveled at the experience. These kind of people and opportunities were exactly why Barnard chose to ditch the 9-5 business day in favor of traveling and telling the stories of the countless individuals he met.
After graduating from Cornell and living in New York City for several years with a traditional desk job, Barnard found himself, like so many others during the COVID-19 pandemic, out of work. In the background, Barnard had been working
By Taylor Weitzer Marketing & Brand Manager
for some time on a YouTube travel channel as a passion project. So, when his world was turned upside down, it was a moment of true clarity for Barnard: continue the daily grind or really start to explore what his channel could become.
“I kind of had this moment of I either have to get another traditional job or it was my opportunity to go for it [pursuing a travel vlog full time] and try to make it a full-time thing,” said Barnard. “So, I went for the latter.”
Since January 2021, Barnard has been traveling the world and building the following of his channel. Becoming his full-time job, Barnard has been to every corner of the earth, allowing his audience to explore countries less traveled.
From Saudi Arabia to Egypt to Iraq, Barnard is working to change the perception of some of the most beautiful countries in the world. Through his travels and becoming more comfortable, Barnard has launched his own tour group business. Barnard aims to expose his fellow travelers to the rich and storied history of some of the most misunderstood countries in the world.
Since starting his own business, Barnard has led six group tours to Iraq and one to Egypt, where one of his Brothers from the Cornell Chapter joined him.
From a hobby to now over 500,000 subscribers to his YouTube channel and positive testimonials pouring in from previous tours, Barnard is truly living his dream of exploring the places less traveled and sharing those experiences with others.
“I thought, this is really now or never, so I’m very glad I went for it,” said Barnard. “I would just say give it a chance.”
OBy Gregory A. Castanias, Wabash College 1987, Grand High Pi
n our Coat of Arms appear three open mottoes of the Fraternity. Each possesses great meaning—meanings of which we can constantly remind ourselves, and each other, as we go about our daily lives as Members of Lambda Chi Alpha and as men continuing to grow in the possibilities offered to us by the Fraternity.
Per Crucem Crescens
At the top of our Coat of Arms is this Latin phrase, which we commonly translate as “Crescent through the Cross,” undoubtedly because it appears immediately above the crucicrescent, or cross and crescent. But the Latin does not actually refer to a “crescent” at all—rather, “Crescens” translates literally as “growth.” As our “spiritual founder,” Jack Mason, wrote to our historical founder, Warren Cole, in 1913: “All the rest of our ritual hangs about it,” referring to Per Crucem Crescens “as a central theme.”
What Per Crucem Crescens actually (and literally) meant, both in the original Latin, and to Mason, was “growing through sacrifice.” That is the translation our late historian Chuck Peyser ascribed to the phrase, pointing out that it is consonant with the cross and crescent from the Order of St. Mary Magdalene that appears on the medallion presented to those Members of the Fraternity honored with the Order of Merit.
It is also, as Mason explained in another 1913 letter to Cole, a teaching symbolized by the placement of the rising crescent behind the cross— “aspiration and sacrifice together.” And as Mason wrote to Albert Cross the next year, “The Cross and Crescent of Lambda Chi Alpha teaches that perfection is attained only by absolute devotion and self-sacrifice to a high ideal. Brief, complete.”
Kalepa Ta Kala
Again, writing to Cole in 1913, Mason declared that the Fraternity should have a motto aside from Per Crucem Crescens. So, he turned to “Brother [Ray] Ferris, A.B., our classical scholar,” who referred Mason to a quote that appears in multiple writings of the Greek philosopher Plato (Hippias Major, Cratylus, and The Republic).
Kalepa Ta Kala, which appears in Greek on our Coat of Arms on a purple collar encircling the shield, is commonly translated as “Naught without labor,” though in the 1920 version of our Initiation Ritual, the initiates were informed that it meant “What is worthwhile is difficult to learn.”
A more accurate translation, one more accepted by modern scholars of the classics, is this: “Difficult are the beautiful things.”
One can quickly see at least a symbiotic relationship between Kalepa Ta Kala and Per Crucem Crescens, if not an identity of message. Difficulty and self-sacrifice are the paths to growth and to the beautiful things. Or, as Mason wrote to the second General Assembly when he proposed to rewrite the Ritual of Lambda Chi Alpha, that Ritual would be organized around joining “the doctrine of work and the doctrine of character.” Character, personal growth, and success (however defined) are attained through hard work, struggles, sacrifices, and difficulties. The words of so many of our best teachers, coaches, and mentors ring in our ears throughout our lives: “Nothing worthwhile is easy.”
Vir Quisque Vir
Unlike the first two of our open mottoes, the third did not originate with the early founders of Lambda Chi Alpha. Rather, it was adopted later, in 1939, in connection with Lambda Chi Alpha’s merger with the Theta Kappa Nu Fraternity.
At the time of the 1939 merger, some thought was given to replacing “Kalepa Ta Kala” on the purple collar with Theta Kappa Nu’s open Latin motto, Vir Quisque Vir Est, or “Every Man Is A Man.” Instead, Vir Quisque Vir (dropping the “est,” making the motto “Every Man A Man”) replaced “Lambda Chi Alpha” on the lower banner of the Coat of Arms.
Vir Quisque Vir does not simply state a truism or a tautology. Instead, as former Fraternity historian Chuck Peyser wrote, it reflects one of the reasons that Theta Kappa Nu was felt to be such an agreeable merger partner back in 1939: Like Lambda Chi Alpha, Theta Kappa Nu shared with Lambda Chi Alpha the view that fraternal strength came from the “blending of widely varied talents.” Diversity begat strength—every man in the Fraternity was a man of the Fraternity; there is no one single kind or type of man who makes a good Lambda Chi.
But the virtues that are common to being a good man are reflected in the Associate Member ceremony, which itself is rooted in the ceremonies of Theta Kappa Nu: To make of himself a man, a Lambda Chi should be a true Brother, a genuine patriot, and “one who employs his learning for the good of society.” One who holds himself accountable for his actions and their outcomes. In short, a servant leader.
GENERAL ASSEMBLY LEGISLATION
By Phil Parker, Chair of Advisory Committee
ARTICLE 1 - ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON GOVERNANCE
Brothers,
The 2022 General Assembly adopted a resolution authorizing the formation of an Advisory Committee to examine our laws and our governance structure. It's been over 100 years since the Ann Arbor Assembly of 1920, where our founders formulated our current governance structure. Much has changed in the past 100 years, so the General Assembly decided it's time for us to have a bold conversation to ensure that our structure matches our strategy and that we are best positioned to serve our Members effectively into the future.
The authorizing resolution requires that the Committee be comprised of an equal number of undergraduate and Alumni Members.
Twelve Alumni Brothers have been appointed, each of whom has a record of exemplary service to our Fraternity. This includes former Members of the Grand High Zeta, former Chairs of the Student Advisory Committee, Members of the Order of Merit, and former staff from the Office of Administration.
The twelve Undergraduate Members of the 20222023 Student Advisory Committee who were not serving on the Grand High Zeta served on the Advisory Committee. Those Members were replaced in August 2023 by the 12 Members of
the 2023-2024 Student Advisory Committee who are not serving on the Grand High Zeta.
The Advisory Committee has taken a very broad look at our governance structure. In effect, we asked ourselves: If the Fraternity didn't exist and we were called upon to create its governance structure on a blank piece of paper, what would we look like?
Since October 2022, the Advisory Committee has met as a full committee 19 times. The Committee split into four Working Groups, each of which met an additional 3-5 times. In addition, the Committee on Constitution has met 7 times to review the recommendations of the Advisory Committee and to assist in drafting the proposals. In the aggregate, the Committee has engaged in 66 hours of meetings, representing nearly 700 man-hours. The Committee has also held six town halls meetings, to which over 350 of our Alumni and Undergraduate Members were invited. The level of work, outreach, and transparency by the Committee has been unprecedented in the history of legislative efforts.
We're pleased to report the results of the Advisory Committee's work, by way of a summary of the three bills you see here. The proposals outlined above are proposed by the Advisory Committee, and are endorsed by the existing Grand High Zeta, the Student Advisory Committee, the Committee on Constitution, and the Office of Administration. We expect the entire Thursday afternoon session of the Assembly to
be dedicated to a forum to discuss and answer questions about these bills.
Throughout this process, every effort has been made to reach out to as diverse a group of Brothers as possible and we have been as open and transparent as possible through town halls and other measures. The work over the last two years has reflected the historic nature of our charge, and the Fraternity should be proud of the fine Brothers whose efforts have resulted in these recommendations.
In ZAX,
Phil Parker Chair of the Advisory Committee on Governance
ARTICLE 2 - INTERNATIONAL ZETA ADVISORY COUNCIL
Brothers,
The Advisory Committee on Governance is proposing the reformulation of the Student Advisory Committee of 16 Undergraduate Members appointed by the Grand High Alpha, into an International Zeta Advisory Council consisting of 8 Undergraduate Members serving 2-year terms and 4 Alumni Members serving 4-year terms, all elected directly by the delegates at the General Assembly.
The intent behind this proposal is not to abandon the Student Advisory Committee, but to reformulate and refocus it in a way we believe they likely would have approved when the Student Advisory Committee was formed in 1970. Indeed, one of our Advisory Committee Members was on that 1970 Committee, and two former Student Advisory Committee chairs are on the Committee as well. The intent of this legislation is to give our Members a truly representative body, elected by their delegates at the General Assembly, with meaningful duties to elevate the voice of our Members - both Undergraduate and Alumni - to the General Fraternity.
The existing Student Advisory Committee, with 100% turnover every year, with a steep learning curve, and with little opportunity to make substantive contributions, is frustrating to current and former Student Advisory Committee Members. Although it purports to delegate real responsibility, it provides most Members with very little opportunity actually to serve and to lead. Also, with respect to our Alumni Brothers, unless he is on the Grand High Zeta, is a High Pi, or is on a General Fraternity committee, there is very little opportunity for an Alumni Brother to find ways to serve and lead in our Fraternity. A separate Alumni Advisory Council has been tried more than once in the past and it has been found not to work.
A primary focus in the Advisory Committee's discussions was that under our current structure, our Undergraduate Members have no direct representation in the General Fraternity. All 16 Members of the Student Advisory Committee are appointed by the Grand High Alpha. The Undergraduate Membership as a whole has no voice in this process. Plus, there is currently no centralized, unifying voice for our Members and our Zetas in its interactions with each other and with the General Fraternity. This has resulted in a splintering of interests, managed episodically and often arbitrarily.
Under the proposed structure, our Members will gain this direct representation, and they will have a true opportunity to grow, to serve, and to lead. They will have learning and leadership opportunities not available to them under the current structure, and the inclusion of Alumni Brothers in the Council structure will provide enhanced opportunities for mentoring and continued Alumni engagement. The Advisory Committee proposed legislation addresses all the weaknesses in our current laws and represents an important, and long overdue, improvement in our Members' representation at the General Fraternity level.
The Advisory Committee is proposing transferring from the General Assembly to the Grand High Zeta the responsibility to elect Members of the Grand High Zeta. This authority will be subject to the authority of the General Assembly to overturn any such appointment or to remove a Grand High Zeta Member for cause.
The Grand High Zeta is the Board of Directors of a complex business organization engaged in serious work. Its duties include hiring and fixing the compensation of the Chief Executive Officer, authorizing the budget of the Fraternity, which today is about $8 million per year, and planning for the strategic advancement of the Fraternity. Selecting the men to perform this service should be a deliberate and ongoing process, managed by a year-round Board Development Committee, to balance the skill sets of prospective Members with the needs of the Board.
I encourage our Members to view Bill 1 (International Zeta Advisory Council) and Bill 2 (Grand High Zeta Elections) as complementary. We've had direct election of the Grand High Zeta over the years because there was no other body at the General Fraternity level specifically charged with representing the interests of our Members. With the formation of the Zeta Advisory Council as a truly representative body, there is no longer a need for direct election of the Board of Directors. It's time to stop excusing a less than optimal system simply because "we've always done it that way."
To be honest, because the Nominating Committee slate is generally accepted, the delegates at a General Assembly are given the
impression that they have a meaningful choice where they actually do not. Our Members should find this pretense offensive. It doesn't teach them anything about service and leadership. In fact, Undergraduate Members have told the Advisory Committee that they actually don't want the responsibility of voting for candidates about whom they have limited knowledge. The proposed structure abandons the pretense and teaches our Members that the best way to lead is sometimes to delegate the decision-making responsibility to a committee of people best equipped to make those decisions.
In addition, the current system that allows for running against the slate of the Nominating Committee sends a bad message. It tells our Members if they're not elected to something or if they're otherwise disappointed in a result for personal reasons, they're justified in disrupting the process by publicly challenging the will of the body or its leadership. This is not a message we should wish to send if our goal is to promote men of resilience and mature accountability.
Lastly, as currently configured, the Grand High Zeta nomination and election process is unappealing to qualified alumni who would likely be outstanding Members of the Board. To men who have achieved success in their chosen careers and who would be desirable Members of the Board, the prospect of submitting themselves to the unpredictable and potentially chaotic floor election process keeps them from submitting their names in the first place.
Our election process for our Board of Directors is long overdue for reform, and the Advisory Committee's recommendations appropriately effect that change.
In ZAX, Drew Goheen Chair, Student Advisory Committee, 2021-2022
ARTICLE 4 - ACTION BY REFERENDUM
Brothers,
In its third Bill, the Advisory Committee proposes installing some much-needed guardrails around the use of Actions by Referendum.
The intent behind this proposal is to make better use of Actions by Referendum to manage changes to our laws that are deemed non-controversial, and to impose standards to govern that process so it will not be used to disenfranchise a General Assembly. The proposed change would give all our Members - both Undergraduate and Alumni - a more meaningful voice in changes to our laws.
Under the current system, only the Official Delegate from the Chapter is entitled to vote at a General Assembly, and, since General Assemblies convene outside the academic year, it's likely that the Chapter as a whole hasn't considered the legislation in depth, if at all. Under the proposed law, any Referendum must take place during the academic year when the Chapter is fully populated, and the Chapters will have time to consider the proposed legislation. This will both enfranchise the Members to a greater extent, and it will promote an awareness of our laws.
Our Constitution gives Members of the Board of Councilors, Members of the Order of Merit, and Members of the Alumni Conference the right to vote in matters before a General Assembly. Under our current laws, these three groups of Alumni Members are entirely disenfranchised in Actions by Referendum, which limit the vote to the Chapters, the Grand High Zeta, and the Student Advisory Committee. The proposed changes
give all Members who have the right to vote at a General Assembly the same right to vote in Actions by Referendum.
The current Action by Referendum process is also flawed in that there are no guardrails for what the Grand High Zeta can submit by referendum and what must go to the General Assembly. The proposed law provides that Referenda will only include those matters the Grand High Zeta deems likely to achieve consensus at a General Assembly. The proposed law also requires, for the first time, that any Referendum must be completed well in advance of the filing deadline for General Assembly legislation, so If any Chapter or Member feels the matter undertaken by Referendum should have been brought before a General Assembly, appropriate legislation can be filed on a timely basis.
Too much time is taken up at General Assemblies considering legislation that could and should have been handled by Referendum well in advance. The more frequent use of Actions by Referendum at the General Fraternity level teaches our Chapter leaders good governance skills because it reinforces the beneficial effects of handling routine matters by way of a Consent Agenda rather than using valuable face-to-face meeting time to take up matters likely to obtain consensus. With the appropriate use of Actions by Referendum, constrained by the guardrails in this legislation, our General Assembly sessions will become more productive and will leave more time for Brotherhood experiences and for other educational programming.
In ZAX, Zander Martins
Chair,
Student Advisory Committee, 2020-2021
Bruce H. McIntosh becomes the first Administrative Secretary (now known as the Chief Executive Officer) and Lambda Chi Alpha headquarters moves to Indianapolis.
Lambda Chi Alpha is founded by Warren A. Cole at Boston University.
Brother James “Jimmy” Dolittle is the first Brother to be awarded the Medal of Honor for his daring raid on Japan during World War II, known as the Dolittle raid in his honor.
Brother Gregory “Pappy” Boyington is the second Brother to be awarded the Medal of Honor for extraordinary heroism above and beyond the call of duty while in command of a Marine Fight Squadron in World War II.
celebrates its 50th anniversary.
The second General Assembly is held in Boston. Unable to attend, John “Jack” Mason (Pennsylvania 1913) stayed up all night and wrote a seven-page, handwritten letter about his vision of what the ideals and principles of Lambda Chi Alpha should be.
Theta Kappa Nu Fraternity is officially united with Lambda Chi Alpha. This merger increased Chapters from 77 to 111, making it the largest merger in fraternity history. Through this merger, Lambda Chi Alpha adopted the Latin open motto
“Vir Quisque Vir”, meaning “Every man a man”, and other additions to the fraternity’s Coat of Arms; the white tudor rose became the Fraternity’s official flower; a new pledge pin design and ceremony (a condensed version of TKN’s ritual).
7th Grand High Alpha: Elles M.
Cyril F. “Duke” Flad becomes the second Administrative Secretary of the Fraternity, a role in which he served in for 25 years until his death in 1968.
The Dr. John E. Mason Memorial Foundation (now Lambda Chi Alpha Educational Foundation, Inc.) is created from his bequest upon his death on May 29th. Though he is known mainly as the “Father of the Ritual”, Mason also assisted in the development of the first Pedagogues and served as the Grand High Alpha from 1930-1933.
The first Members are inducted into the Order of Achievement, a long-standing tradition that is still upheld.
2nd Grand High Alpha: Ernst J.C. Fisher (Cornell)
1st Grand High Alpha: Warren A. Cole (Boston)
3rd Grand High Alpha: Dr. John E. Mason (Pennsylvania)
5th Grand High Alpha: Noel G. Sargent (Washington)
4th Grand High Alpha: Lloyd D. Claycombe (Indiana)
6th Grand High Alpha: C. Russell Shetterly (Denver)
8th Grand High Alpha: Dr. Houston T. Karnes (Vanderbilt)
9th Grand High Alpha: W. Kenneth Gibb (Toronto)
Derby (Brooklyn)
10th Grand High Alpha: Tozier Brown (Denver)
Lambda Chi Alpha
Upsilon Zeta at Louisiana State becomes the first Chapter to initiate 1,000 Members.
The Omega Zeta at Auburn University became the first Chapter to initiate 2,000 Members. Lambda Chi Alpha sponsored the North American Food Drive, the largest one-day fraternity philanthropic drive. 19 61 19 67 19 68 19 70 19 74 19 84 19 90 19 91 19 72 19 93
George S. Spasyk becomes the third Chief Executive and becomes the new Executive Director of Lambda Chi Alpha following the death of Duke Flad. Lambda Chi Alpha celebrates its 75th anniversary.
11th Grand High Alpha:
Dr. Lee F. Tuttle (Duke) 19 78
At the 33rd General Assembly, legislation is passed for the adoption of Associate Membership and fraternity education throughout Lambda Chi Alpha. The term “Associate Member” replaces the term “pledge” when referring to a new Member. Lambda Chi Alpha is the first fraternity to abolish pledging to promote an anti-hazing culture in its Chapters. 19 70
13th Grand High Alpha: Lewis A. Plourd (Butler)
15th Grand High Alpha: Rev. S. George Dirghalli (Florida) 19 86
Lambda Chi Alpha initiates its 200,000th Member, the third fraternity to do so.
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12th Grand High Alpha: Harold M. Myers (Drexel) 19 82
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The Office of Administration moves for the third time to Founders Road in Indianapolis. 19 62
Lambda Chi Alpha initiates its 100,000th Member, becoming the fifth fraternity to do so.
The first meeting of what would become the Student Advisory Committee is held on June 5 in Indianapolis. In September, the first Undergraduate Member is elected to the Grand High Zeta. Through a resolution at the 32nd General Assembly, all forms of discrimination are condemned, and the first Cyril F. “Duke” Flad Outstanding Undergraduate award is presented.
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17th Grand High
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George Spasyk retires as the Executive Director and Thomas A. Helmbock becomes the fourth full-time Executive Director of Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity.
Alpha: Dr. Murphy M. Osborne, Jr. (High Point)
19th Grand High Alpha: Fred W. Suggs (Kansas State)
Grand High Alpha: Geoffrey L. Gunn (University of Southern California)
Grand High Alpha: Hon. Clay Myers (Oregon)
Grand High Alpha: Bobby Ray Hicks (Alabama)
The Seven Operating Standards are established for Chapters and are still used to this day.
The Grand High Epsilon and Grand High Rho positions are created on the Grand High Zeta.
Lambda Chi Alpha donates over 2 million pounds of food for Feeding America.
Lambda Chi Alpha’s Centennial: Celebrating 100 years of Brotherhood! The High Theta role is created.
20th Grand High Alpha: Martin L. Smith (Valparaiso)
William T. Farkas becomes the 5th CEO of Lambda Chi Alpha.
Lambda Chi Alpha donates over 1 million pounds of food for Feeding America. We lost 9 heroic Brothers during the events of 9/11:
Lambda Chi Alpha formally partners with Feeding America, and the Office of Administration relocates to 11711 N. Pennsylvania St., Carmel
23rd Grand High Alpha: Andrew J. Hunter (Denver)
Alpha: Ted R. Grossnickle (Wabash)
Alpha:
Edward F. Leonard III (William Jewell)
The first Neville Advisor’s College is held in Indianapolis.
Lambda Chi Alpha collects over 10 million pounds of food for Feeding America since 1993. The Initiation Ritual is changed for the first time since 1985.
Lambda Chi Alpha reaches 300,00 Members.
The Lambda Chi Alpha General Fraternity officially partners with the American Red Cross. Lambda Chi Academy was introduced. Capt. Larry T. Taylor is the third Brother to be awarded the Medal of Honor (first one since the 1940s). The first Regional Chapter is chartered in San Diego, California. 20 14 20 15 20 16 20 19 20 20 20 21 20 22 20 23 20 24
The Chapter Challenge, a real-life simulation of what it’s like to run a Chapter, is unveiled at the 2024 High Alpha Summit. The 60th General Assembly and Stead Leadership Seminar is held in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Lambda Chi Alpha celebrates 115 years of Brotherhood! 20 14
The Lambda Chi Alpha General Fraternity officially partners with Movember.
24th Grand High Alpha: M. Fletcher McIlreath (Mercer) 20 22
26th Grand High Alpha: Steve L. Pattison (Florida State) 20 18
25th Grand High Alpha: Jeffrey A. Stuerman (Culver-Stockton)
The first High Alpha Summit is held in Washington D.C.
Troy L. Medley becomes the 6th CEO of Lambda Chi Alpha. Dan Hartmann is introduced as the CEO of the Educational Foundation. The Farkas Fellow internships are created.
The Office of Administration moves to its current location at 10 W. Carmel Dr. The first ever virtual General Assembly is held due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
OUR CHAPTER'S LIFESAVING EFFORTS
539 Units Fall 2023 - 13 Blood Drives
938 Units Spring 2024 - 22 Blood Drives
90 Units: Bloodlink
Top 5 Spring '24:
University at Buffalo: 163 Units
Baldwin Wallace University: 123 Units
University Wisconsin Whitewater: 75 Units
Hanover College: 61 Units
Gettysburg College: 48 Units
Top 5 Fiscal Year:
Baldwin Wallace University: 271 Units
University at Buffalo: 163 Units
Univesity Wisconsin-Whitewater: 128 Units
Hanover College: 98 Units
Gettysburg College: 48 Units
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Jerre & Mary Joy Stead:
By Dan Hartmann, President & CEO, Educational Foundation
A Shining Example for Future Leaders
As we reflect on 115 years of Brotherhood, I want to extend our sincere gratitude and appreciation for two of Lambda Chi Alpha’s lifelong champions: Brother Jerre Stead and his wife of 65 years, Mary Joy.
One of the most impactful periods of our history has been made possible thanks to the leadership and philanthropy of Jerre and Mary Joy Stead. Since their first charitable donation in 1965, Jerre and Mary Joy have invested their time, talent, and treasure to inspire and educate thousands of young men to become leaders and philanthropists in the world.
A humble and visionary business leader, Jerre helmed 10 publicly traded companies as CEO and has served on 37 corporate and 27 nonprofit boards during his career. In 1998, Lambda Chi Alpha recognized Jerre with the Order of Achievement for his exemplary contributions and leadership in business.
What was the secret to his success? Jerre believes in investing in people, and throughout his career, he focused on creating a culture of leadership development and opportunities for employee education. “I found great people, and I spent all my energy helping them do great things,” he said. His greatest advice is to follow these three principles: operate with trust; treat every person with equal dignity and respect; and learn the art of listening.
After retiring in 2022, Jerre founded Stead Impact Ventures to invest in innovators to positively change the course of health and wellbeing. Jerre and Mary Joy co-chair the Stead Foundation, contributing more than $400 million to healthcare, education, and faith-based nonprofits for measurable, lasting change.
Jerre and Mary Joy want to create great leaders and believe that Lambda Chi Alpha is an impactful way to reach hundreds of thousands of young men. They have generously invested in our Fraternity’s mission and were lead donors
and cabinet members in all three of Lambda Chi Alpha Educational Foundation’s comprehensive campaigns.
Jerre and Mary Joy Stead have also served on the Foundation’s Board of Directors. Mary Joy is the first female Board Director and was elected in 2019. Jerre provided 25 years of service to the Foundation Board, including six years as Chairman. He was named Emeritus Director in 2018.
The Grand High Zeta and Foundation Board recently adopted a resolution that all Fraternity leadership programs and trainings through 2033 will bear the Stead name to honor and recognize Jerre and Mary Joy for their unparalleled leadership, service and philanthropy to transform Lambda Chi Alpha’s ability to serve and equip young men to become leaders Today, young Brothers participate in Stead Leadership College, Lambda Chi Alpha’s unique leadership training program available to all Brothers through the Lambda Chi Academy learning platform.
“We’ve had a wonderful history at Lambda Chi Alpha of great leaders. To be one, you’ve got to start with your mindset of, how do I help great people do great things every day. And the only way you can do that is through service and stewardship, being role models and examples of that.” - Jerre Stead
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A Foundational Commitment to Leadership and Service
By Dan Hartmann, President & CEO, Educational Foundation
Brothers and Friends,
Men play critical roles in society, but traditional institutions today are struggling to prepare them.
For 115 years, Lambda Chi Alpha has successfully prepared men for meaningful roles through our mission to inspire and equip them to lead ethical lives of growth, service, and leadership.
As we navigate today’s landscape, we must meet men’s changing needs to remain relevant and impactful while staying true to our pursuit of perfect Brotherly love and service to others.
As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, the Educational Foundation is positioned to help the Fraternity adapt, all while offering our Brothers and friends the option to make tax-deductible charitable donations.
Our strategic roadmap calls for building a culture of philanthropy and donor participation, advancing our impact in Brothers' lives, establishing strategically critical partnerships, and investing in our capacity and relationships with our donors.
Between 2020-2023, in pursuit of those goals, we raised $13.5M and granted $7.2M to reposition, reinvent, and reinforce the Fraternity experience.
It is my privilege to serve as the Foundation President & CEO and connect Brothers and friends to our vision to inspire and educate men to become leaders and philanthropists in the world.
On behalf of our Board and staff, I am honored to present our 2023 Donor Impact Report. As we reflect on our recent achievements, we are humbled by the incredible support of 2,769 Brothers and friends who generously invested in our mission last year.
In this 2023 Donor Impact Report, you will find:
• By the Numbers: A look at our overall health and how your contributions have been utilized.
• Program Highlights: Stories of impact, testimonials and the initiatives that have made a real difference in the Zeta experience.
• Donor Honor Roll: We take a moment to acknowledge the Brothers and friends who have joined our Circle of Light donor society.
We look forward to continuing to steward your contributions to the Educational Foundation and extend our deepest gratitude for your trust, support and partnership.
Together, we are helping the leaders of tomorrow find their footing today.
By the Numbers
2020-2023 IMPACT
$13.5M Raised
$7.2M Granted
6.2K+ Program Participants
2.3K+ Conference Attendees
500+ Scholarship Recipients
350+ Training Credentials Earned
2023 IMPACT
$4.7M Raised
$2.6M Granted
2,769 Donors
2K+ Officer Coaching Sessions
722 Ideal Man Journey Completions
238 Officer Credentials Awarded
170 Conference Attendees
75 Scholarship Recipients
Membership Today
Growth
33% joined informally
48% first in family to join
15% first-generation student
SERVICE
51% working during school
70% pay their own dues
43% rely on financial aid
LEADERSHIP
46% leader on campus
54% leader in Chapter
47% have a mentor
ABOUT THE FOUNDATION
MISSION
To invest in the ever-growing educational pursuits of Lambda Chi Alpha, enabling its transformation into the premier men’s service learning and leadership development organization.
VISION
To inspire and educate men to be leaders and philanthropists in the world.
FOUNDATION BOARD
Drew Lynch Texas State '79 - Chair
Bo Gebbie Evansville '03 - Vice Chair
Bryce Murray California-San Diego '07 - Treasurer
Rob Anderson, MD South Dakota '78 - Secretary
Clint Wheelock Washington & Lee '92 - Past Chair
Alan Anderson, PhD Coe '78
Jeff Arntson Oregon State '85
Dale Baker, CPA Iowa '68
Jane Castanias Kansas '89
Tracy Forst Denver '84
David Franklin Evansville '99
Harry Lee California State-Fresno '79
Jason Seegert Wittenburg '04
Mary Joy Stead Iowa '65
Ed Wilkinson Arkansas '80
FOUNDATION STAFF
Dan Hartmann Truman State '07 - President & CEO
Nick Bratvold South Dakota '16 - Vice PresidentPhilanthropy
Katie Kowalski - Vice President-Engagement
Dave Bolton - Controller
Christi Tennyson - Stewardship Director
Nathan Gray Butler '22 - Stewardship Officer
Kerri Hipsky - Administration Officer
Anqueyette Jackson - Enrichment Officer
Jake Lathram Miami '17 - Stewardship Officer
John Michael San Diego '15 - Stewardship Officer
Trevor Nicholas South Dakota Mines '18Stewardship Officer
Courtney Selma - Stewardship Officer
DONOR HONOR ROLL Circle of Light
With gratitude, the Educational Foundation wishes to recognize the following donors who joined the Circle of Light donor society by investing $250 or more in the We Believe Fund and Circle of Brotherhood Endowment between January 1, 2023, and December 31, 2023. The many generous donors on this list are sorted first by Chapter and then by their respective Circle of Light annual giving level with initiation years for reference.
Circle of Light donors are recognized in the Foundation donor honor roll printed annually in the Cross & Crescent magazine. Their philanthropy allows the Educational Foundation to fund the Fraternity’s greatest areas of need to inspire and equip men to lead an ethical life of growth, service, and leadership.
AKRON
Gamma-Alpha
Rampant Lion Circle
Chris Meyer '85
Purple Circle
Klaus Fischer '66
Jharell Watkins '07
ALABAMA
Alpha-Phi
Crown Circle
Tony Brown '72
Gold Circle
Bobby Ray Hicks
Sean McDonald '83
Green Circle
Roy Gregg '74
Wayne Keith '69
ALFRED
Kappa-Sigma
Green Circle
Shawn Allan '99
Dan Gesek '84
APPALACHIAN
STATE
Sigma-Upsilon
Gold Circle
Tom Lawson '78
Jim Pope '90
ARIZONA STATE
Zeta-Psi
Gold Circle
Mark Backes '75
Steve De Tommaso '72
Daniel Fuller '76
Henry Hufnagel '61
Green Circle
$500 to $999
Jim Winslow '72
ARKANSAS
Gamma-Chi
Crown Circle
Ed Wilkinson '80
White Rose Circle
Salty Lynch '16
ARKANSAS STATE
Iota-Theta
Purple Circle
Billy Harris '58
AUBURN
Omega
Gold Circle
Bill Lee '67
Donald Wamp '52 Ω
Green Circle
Scott Kunz '84
Scotty Lett '71
Bobby Lockwood '03
Jimmy Loyless '74
William Mathews '82
Michael Waller '72
Purple Circle
Gary Godfrey '83
Walter Greer '54
BALL STATE
Iota-Alpha
Gold Circle
Jeff Reed '82
Green Circle
Nick Zuniga '01
Rampant Lion Circle
Jim Schrader '77
BAYLOR
Sigma-Psi
Gold Circle
Dub Oliver
BIRMINGHAMSOUTHERN
Theta-Mu
Purple Circle
Reuben Manasco '60
Al Thomas '60
BLOOMSBURG
Beta-Xi
Purple Circle
Dave Creasy '75
BOSTON
Alpha Green Circle
Buck Sherman '65
Purple Circle
Eric Berger '82
Matt Lyle '83
BRADLEY
Kappa-Upsilon
Gold Circle
Gail Hartmann '08
James Kennedy
Green Circle
Kyle Malinowski '07
Purple Circle
Jim Freeland '29
Dennis Garlick '78
Ben Koch '07
Ken Milani '59
BUCKNELL
Delta
Purple Circle
John McDonald '57
Ron Villani '65
BUTLER
Alpha-Alpha
Gold Circle
Dave Arland '82
John Dunn '75
BJ Lippert '02
Green Circle
Tad Lichtenauer '84
Jerry Ours '70
Purple Circle
Dave Graf '58
Nathan Gray '20
Jim Terrell '01
CAL POLY
Phi-Sigma
Rampant Lion Circle
Chris Gatley '78
Art Veyna '82
Jeff Witous '79
Gold Circle
Bob Desautels '78
Eric Horn '83
Brad Hudson '80
Brian Jenkins '84
Bill Parente '78
Steve Pawlowski '79
Green Circle
Mike Privett '80
Randy Prout '79
Purple Circle
Russ Nash '80
Everett Upham '79
Kevin Witt '81
CAL STATE FRESNO
Iota-Gamma
Crown Circle
Mike Der Manouel '83
Harry Lee '75
Green Circle
Earl Merritt '69
Purple Circle
Dean Colli '67
Harry Gaykian '52
Hal Huffsmith '67
Mike Martinusen '88
CAL STATE FULLERTON
Phi-Epsilon
Gold Circle
Mark Bauer '76
Jeff Ennis '85
Joe Hayes '76
Cary Treff '76
Purple Circle
Eric Van Zandt '77
CAL STATE
NORTHRIDGE
Beta-Rho
Green Circle
Jeff Flocken '72
Purple Circle
Rick Childs '75
CAL STATE
SACRAMENTO
Phi-Pi
Gold Circle
Mike Phillips '81
Budd Wuelfing '87
Purple Circle
Justin Gillies '86 Circle of Light
CENTRAL FLORIDA
Beta-Eta
Gold Circle
Tom Messina '80
Mike Saunders '71
Purple Circle
Brian Battles '98
Jimmy Rudolph '75
CENTRAL MICHIGAN
Lambda-Omega
Gold Circle
Michael Rensberger '90
CENTRAL MISSOURI
Lambda-Pi
Gold Circle
James Bond '75
Purple Circle
Robin Crouch '71
CINCINNATI
Gamma-Gamma
Gold Circle
Pete Kensicki
Green Circle
Rob Ortner
Purple Circle
Bruce Jump
CLEMSON
Delta-Omicron
White Rose Circle
Kerry Neubrander '00
Purple Circle
Guy Williams '92
COE
Zeta-Alpha
Crown Circle
Alan Anderson '75
Rampant Lion Circle
Joe Lilly '95
Gold Circle
Keith Dixon '82
Green Circle
Pete Schueth '75
COLORADO BOULDER
Gamma-Mu
Purple Circle
Richard Jarbeau '66
Mike Johnson '66
COLORADO STATE
Gamma-Pi
Purple Circle
Robert Ormiston
Steve Vander Wal CORNELL
Omicron
Gold Circle
Gary Hedge '69
Ralph Wilhelm '63
Rampant Lion Circle
Jonathan Turell '78
CULVER-STOCKTON
Kappa-Mu
White Rose Circle
H.B. Turner '76
Gold Circle
Rick Clodfelter '85
Jeff Stuerman '79
Nate Zelinske '95
Green Circle
Pete Collier '67
Purple Circle
Aaron Fieseler '06
Steve Oslica '79
Jeff Seyfarth '88
DELAWARE
Lambda-Beta
Purple Circle
Barry Pritchard '64
Stanley Spence '74
Ralph von dem Hagen '64
DENVER
Alpha-Pi
Crown Circle
Mike Pakradooni
Gold Circle
Ridge Bond '67
Stu Evans
Criswell Fiordalis '06
John Hand '68
Mike Odell '81
Green Circle
John Warner '72
Purple Circle
David Daniell '71
Nick Girardi '06
Todd Hayes '87
Bradley Kopitz '06
Barron Meade '87
Antoine Perretta '06
DEPAUW Xi
Gold Circle
Charlie Frick '70
Purple Circle
Jerry Hallett '73
Scott Lacy '79
Philip Mitchell '71
Brad Thomas '94
DREXEL
Epsilon-Kappa
Rampant Lion Circle
John Daniels '85
Mark Stitz '77
Gold Circle
Chuck Persing '77
Andy Soltis '80
Rick Turner '65
Purple Circle
Hal Boyd '55
Mark Brogan '88
Mert Hill '64
DRURY
Theta-Sigma
Crown Circle
Blair Budlong '94
Gold Circle
Lynn Chipperfield '70
Ron Neville '66
Green Circle
Gary Fox '70
Larry Harley '59
Purple Circle
Kenneth Carter '61
Don Flesche '53
Joe Roy '03
DUKE
Gamma-Theta
Crown Circle
Jack Bovender
Green Circle
John Harris '62
EAST CAROLINA
Iota-Upsilon
Green Circle
Roger Wise '60
EAST TENNESSEE
STATE
Iota-Omicron
Green Circle
Terry Hurt '90
EASTERN ILLINOIS
Phi-Alpha
White Rose Circle
John Schmitt '75
Green Circle
Dan Drews '92
Purple Circle
Jon Goudreau '83
Todd Hasty '88
Chip Liczwek '75
EASTERN
KENTUCKY
Phi-Beta
Green Circle
Scott Jackson '97
Purple Circle
Kevin Link '85
EASTERN MICHIGAN
Sigma-Kappa
White Rose Circle
Mike Brady '88
Rampant Lion Circle
Nick DiBartolo '95
Gold Circle
Darin Bodin '90
Scott Lemm '90
Green Circle
Rich Pietroski '76
Purple Circle
Andy Brauer '01
Dan Mania '88
Ross Sherman '01
Jeremiah Straub '97
EUREKA
Theta-Chi
Purple Circle
Bill Taylor '61
EVANSVILLE
Iota-Mu
Crown Circle
Bo Gebbie '98
Rampant Lion Circle
Dave Franklin '99
Chuck Singer '75
Dave Zurliene '84
Gold Circle
Greg Hahn '68
Lon Youngblood '66
Green Circle
John Aufderhar '67
Purple Circle
Don Euston '65 Ω
FERRIS STATE
Iota-Psi
White Rose Circle
Joe Klobucher '63
Rampant Lion Circle
Dave Sarris '86
Gold Circle
Steven Syrett '86
Purple Circle
Christopher Matzen '86
FLORIDA
Epsilon-Mu
Gold Circle
Rob Allen '93
Green Circle
Thom Clements
Gary Sutton '73
Purple Circle
Scott Farr '83
FLORIDA ATLANTIC
Beta-Phi
Rampant Lion Circle
Phil Parker '72
FLORIDA SOUTHERN
Epsilon-Xi
Purple Circle
Joe Emsley '55
Doug Fogh '78
FLORIDA STATE
Zeta-Rho
White Rose Circle
Dean Sellers '64
Rampant Lion Circle
Ed Wynne '68
Gold Circle
Steve Pattison '75
FLORIDA TECH
Beta-Nu
Green Circle
Tom Stewart '73
Ray Walker '70
Purple Circle
John Wendt '70
FRANKLIN & MARSHALL
Alpha-Theta
Gold Circle
Tom Murray
GEORGE WASHINGTON
Delta-Xi
Rampant Lion Circle
Paul Ainsworth '93
GEORGETOWN
Kappa-Omega
Green Circle
Chuck Griffis '71
GEORGIA
Nu
Green Circle
Dave Burch '70
GEORGIA TECH
Beta-Kappa
Gold Circle
Stan Belyeu '71
Green Circle
Holmes Hawkins '58
Jim Latimer '76
Jay McLendon
Chris Walzer '93
Purple Circle
Russell Karr
Bo Reddic
HAMPDENSYDNEY
Kappa-Eta
Green Circle
Frank Horne '74
HIGH POINT
Iota-Phi
Green Circle
Murphy Osborne '55
HOUSTON
Iota-Tau
Gold Circle
George Hawkins '79
ILLINOIS
Chi
Green Circle
Ken Baker '78
INDIANA
Alpha-Omicron
Gold Circle
David Miller '69
Green Circle
Richard Yarling '40
Purple Circle
Eric Mantel '01
Gary Schimmel '69
INDIANA STATE
Iota-Epsilon
Green Circle
Bud Perry '58
Steven Whitman '74
Purple Circle
Donald Pirtle
IOWA
Iota-Chi
Crown Circle
Dale Baker '65
Jerre Stead '62
Gold Circle
George McDaniel '61
Purple Circle
Jeff Emrich '79
Jack Schaefer
IOWA STATE
Alpha-Tau
Crown Circle
Dan Hamann '79
White Rose Circle
Bill Baird '66
Gold Circle
Gregg Behrens '71
Neal Conover '67
Art Wiesemann '65
Green Circle
Steve Lubahn '79
Purple Circle
Roger Hamm '64
Mark Schmidt '84
James Seitz '75
KANSAS STATE
Gamma-Xi
Green Circle
Richard Allen
Purple Circle
Gary Arroyo '81
Steve Barton '68
Fred Suggs '66
KENTUCKY
Epsilon-Phi
Green Circle
Chuck Reusing '59
Terry Sams '73
KETTERING
Lambda-Epsilon
Gold Circle
Jeff Arnold '07
Green Circle
Carl Good '84
JD Sienicki '80
Purple Circle
David Loder '92
Thomas Monroe
Wilfredo Perez '75
LEHIGH
Gamma-Psi
Crown Circle
Paul Troy '84
Purple Circle
John Compton '81
LOUISIANA
Iota-Omega
Gold Circle
JB Glass '00
LOUISIANA TECH
Theta-Psi
Purple Circle
Arl Wiseman '70
LOUISVILLE
Zeta-Sigma
Purple Circle
Ray Glass '52
LYCOMING
Iota-Beta
Green Circle
Avery Baker '15
MAINE
Beta
Gold Circle
Chance Nalley '98
MANSFIELD
Beta-Omega
Crown Circle
Larry Mansfield '79
Gold Circle
Marty Babicki '72
Purple Circle
Steve Hulbert '76
MARYLANDBALTIMORE COUNTY
Phi-Delta
Purple Circle
Christopher Bacon '85
Justin Sipes '04
Nicholus Visnich '79
MARYLAND-COLLEGE
PARK
Epsilon-Pi
Purple Circle
Jerry Bollie '62
Jack Derr '60
MASSACHUSETTSAMHERST
Gamma
Gold Circle
Barry Pilson '79
MEMPHIS
Zeta-Theta
Rampant Lion Circle
Bill Mathis '70
Gold Circle
Todd Hopkins '86
Green Circle
John Kay '70
MERCER
Zeta-Omega
Rampant Lion Circle
David Barbee '99
Gold Circle
Adam Schnepp '02
Todd Willis '97
METHODIST
Sigma-Theta
Green Circle
Gilliam Wise '81
MIAMI
Zeta-Upsilon
Gold Circle
Don Grether '60
Mike Raymond '64
Purple Circle
Tim Luttrell '79
David Shade '63
MIAMI (FLA.)
Epsilon-Omega
White Rose Circle
Darren Dupriest '88
Gold Circle
Fred Kam
Purple Circle
Hutch Craig '90
MICHIGAN
Sigma
Rampant Lion Circle
Chuck Cole '70
Gold Circle
Thomas Gougeon '55
Green Circle
Tom Maentz '78
Bob Stevens '65
Robert Tobias '62
Purple Circle
Brennan Farrell
Ron Modreski '61
MICHIGAN STATE
Gamma-Omicron
Rampant Lion Circle
Mark Hoag '69
MILLERSVILLE
Delta-Tau
Gold Circle
Jerry Broniec '07
Andy Olenik '91
MILLSAPS
Theta-Eta
Green Circle
Chuck Lathem '78
Walton Lipscomb '54
Hugh McKinnon '70
Purple Circle
Bill Parker '63
MISSISSIPPI STATE
Epsilon-Chi
Gold Circle
Jack Burrell '84
Green Circle
John Mason '83
Purple Circle
James Walley '97
MISSOURI
Gamma-Kappa
Purple Circle
Jay Edwards '74
MISSOURI STATE
Beta-Psi
Gold Circle
Troy Medley '93
Dan Williams '73
Green Circle
Doug Dugal '90
Gerald Jackson '83
MISSOURI S&T
Alpha-Delta
Gold Circle
Gregg Bonagurio '75
Dick Edwards '65
Green Circle
Bill Ott '66
Purple Circle
Les Hamilton '74
Greg O'Brien '86
Mike Svoboda '68
MIT
Lambda
Purple Circle
Terry Straehley '54
MONTANA STATE
Epsilon-Delta
Purple Circle
Scott Murphy '80
MONTEVALLO
Sigma-Epsilon
Rampant Lion Circle
Josh Hill '01
MUHLENBERG
Nu-Epsilon
Crown Circle
Jim Lentz '61
NEBRASKA-OMAHA
Iota-Delta
Gold Circle
John Stirek
Purple Circle
John Dickerson '68
Scott Smith '72
NEVADA-LAS VEGAS
Delta-Lambda
Gold Circle
Christian Augustin '95
NEVADA-RENO
Epsilon-Iota
Green Circle
Rick Casazza '76
NEW HAMPSHIRE
Alpha-Xi
Gold Circle
Wally Jenkins '85
Purple Circle
Richard Fisk '55
Eric Hakanson '70
Mike Nash '60
NEW YORK
Theta-Upsilon
Gold Circle
Joe Giardina '60
Purple Circle
Don Hayes '63
NORTH CAROLINA AT CHARLOTTE
Beta-Upsilon
Gold Circle
Palmy Palmquist '80
Purple Circle
Mike Boozer '97
Chris Pockette '11
NORTH CAROLINAGREENSBORO
Phi-Theta
Gold Circle
Blake Phillips '82
Green Circle
David Huffine '81
Purple Circle
Justin Fisher '06
NORTH CAROLINA
STATE
Gamma-Upsilon
Crown Circle
Mark Templeton '71
Rampant Lion Circle
Zeno Windley '65
Gold Circle
Wes Styers '87
Reg Tilley '66
Green Circle
Fred Barkley '63
John Kanipe '63
Purple Circle
Hank Newman '67
Joe Pollock '65
NORTH FLORIDA
Delta-Alpha
Purple Circle
Nick Kallin '01
Nathan Velek (Arkansas State '24)
Warren E. Dupwe Scholarship Award
NORTH TEXAS
Iota-Zeta
Gold Circle
Pat Van Burkleo '81
Green Circle
Larry Brinkley '67
NORTHERN COLORADO
Sigma-Omega
Green Circle
$500 to $999
Roland Grieb '74
NORTHERN MICHIGAN
Lambda-Upsilon
Green Circle
Wally Hamel '70
Purple Circle
John Mathy '88
NORTHWESTERN
Alpha-Iota
Rampant Lion Circle
Frank Mann '65
Gold Circle
Mark Lewon '83
Green Circle
Edward Raymond '65
OHIO
Alpha-Omega
Gold Circle
Norm Ferenz '61
Purple Circle
William Fish '96
OHIO STATE
Gamma-Tau
Gold Circle
Mike Griffith '54
Ed Overmyer
Green Circle
Dan McPartlin
Purple Circle
Andrew Delscamp '85
OKLAHOMA
Gamma-Rho
White Rose Circle
Adam Smith '80
Gold Circle
E.T. Laird '57
Green Circle
Dennis Cameron '81
Purple Circle
Jim Howard '62
OKLAHOMA CITY
Theta-Delta
White Rose Circle
Herman Meinders '57
Gold Circle
John Baransy '58
Terry Baransy '59
Purple Circle
Corky Fowler '60
OKLAHOMA
STATE
Alpha-Eta
Green Circle
Bill Terrell '55
Purple Circle
Hal Cross '64
OREGON
Zeta-Omicron
Green Circle
Timothy Argyres '96
OREGON STATE
Alpha-Lambda
Crown Circle
Jeff Arntson '84
PENNSYLVANIA
STATE
Zeta
Gold Circle
Ken Termini '83
Green Circle
Harold Quigley '67
Purple Circle
Thomas Conry '61
“I am honored to receive the Warren E. Dupwe Scholarship. I want to say thank you to all the donors who have helped myself and others pursue a higher education. This scholarship will allow me to commit more time to my Chapter and ensure that it is the best that it can be.”
PENN WEST
EDINBORO
Beta-Delta
Purple Circle
Steve Martinson '84
PITTSBURGH
Gamma-Epsilon
Gold Circle
Dan Skowron '84
Green Circle
Ian Lindsay '84
Purple Circle
Greg Mailloux
PITTSBURG STATE
Lambda-Chi
Green Circle
Tom Roche '80
POINT PARK
Beta-Pi
Gold Circle
Steve Stein '69
PURDUE
Psi
Gold Circle
Steve Sothmann '02
Green Circle
Thomas Bowen
Purple Circle
Bob McLaughlin '61
Steve Plote '78
Tony Robinson
RHODE ISLAND
Eta
Purple Circle
Thomas Vignali '95
Walter Wilk '84
RICHMOND
Alpha-Chi
White Rose Circle
Mark Hulit '79
Green Circle
Kenneth Wren '59
Purple Circle
Rollin Burhans '81
Ben Davis '91
Kendl Philbrick '61
Rodney Schmidt '76
John Turner '63
ROLLINS
Theta-Gamma
Gold Circle
Nick Damiano '13
ROSE-HULMAN
Theta-Kappa
White Rose Circle
Jeff Burgan '74
Gold Circle
David Titzer '81
Purple Circle
Thomas Lowrey '13
Art Nelson '72
RPI
Epsilon-Eta
Green Circle
Peter Donohoe '66
Ian Hamilton '91
Purple Circle
Russ Bryant
Walter Gibbs '85
Jonathan Gottwald '13
Dave Moore '73
SAINT JOSEPH'S
Phi-Lambda
Purple Circle
Pat Swanick '77
SAM HOUSTON STATE
Sigma-Mu
Crown Circle
Chuck Jones '78
SAN DIEGO STATE
Zeta-Pi
Gold Circle
John Grant '78
Claude Hooton '80
Green Circle
Mike Powell '76
SEMO
Delta-Phi
Gold Circle
Josh Fonseca '00
Tim Schoolfield '94
Purple Circle
Jason Galloway '00
SEWANEE
Iota-Nu
Crown Circle
Chuck Peyser '69 Ω
Gold Circle
Coley McGinnis '62
SHEPHERD
Phi-Iota
Gold Circle
Karl Wolf '76
SHIPPENSBURG
Phi-Tau
Rampant Lion Circle
Brian Heckler '84
Green Circle
Brad Garfinkel '91
SIMPSON COLLEGE
Theta-Lambda
Gold Circle
Jim Reed '51
SOUTH CAROLINA
Epsilon-Psi
Rampant Lion Circle
Jim Tothill '69
Gold Circle
Rob Lyon '67
Chris Wingo '91
Green Circle
Jim Perakis '62
William Turbeville '78
Purple Circle
Charles Crumpton '83
Fred Goebeler '98
SOUTH DAKOTA
Alpha-Gamma
Crown Circle
Clarence Mickelson '27 Ω
White Rose Circle
Rob Anderson '75
Gold Circle
Nick Bratvold '13
Alan Pearson '73
Green Circle
Ken Duncan '73
Purple Circle
Jim Gulbranson '12
SOUTH DAKOTA MINES
Pi-Mu
Green Circle
Trevor Nicholas '14
SOUTH DAKOTA STATE
Lambda-Theta
Gold Circle
Hank Har '67
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
Zeta-Delta
Purple Circle
Brad Barrett '69
Josh Martin '99
Mark Rebal '82
SOUTHERN INDIANA
Phi-Xi
Purple Circle
Sean Kennedy '14
SOUTHERN
METHODIST
Gamma-Sigma
Gold Circle
Terry Means '67
Steve Millwee '68
Green Circle
Mark Fournier '74
White Rose Circle
Mac McGehee '74 Daniel Valenzuela (California State-Northridge '26)
ST. MARY'S
Sigma-Beta
Purple Circle
Alex Morales '69
STETSON
Zeta-Tau
Crown Circle
Mike Bozzuto '76
Joe Durham '61
Gold Circle
Geoff Jollay '71
Green Circle
Rusty Whitley '71
SYRACUSE
Alpha-Upsilon
Gold Circle
Kevin O'Neill '88
Green Circle
Gene Famula '56
Dale Owen '84
Purple Circle
Tom Jordahl '85
Rick Pleva '78
TARLETON STATE
Phi-Rho
Purple Circle
James Hull '84
Ashley Tull '12
TENNESSEECHATTANOOGA
Zeta-Phi
Crown Circle
Vann Cunningham
Twyman Towery Ω
Purple Circle
Tom Hand '79
TENNESSEEKNOXVILLE
Epsilon-Omicron
Gold Circle
Pat Nevill '76
Gary Tiller '69
Purple Circle
David Alexander '51
TENNESSEE TECH
Beta-Mu
Gold Circle
Lee Clemmons '79
TEXAS A&M
Delta-Mu
Gold Circle
Chuck Chambers '78
TEXAS A&MCOMMERCE
Iota-Kappa
Green Circle
Steele Craver '71
TEXAS AT AUSTIN
Alpha-Mu
Purple Circle
Joe Batson '66
Bob Simpson '63
TEXAS CHRISTIAN
Iota-Pi
Gold Circle
Paul Burnett '83
Chad Cline '79
Ricky Paradise '96
Green Circle
Stephen Davis '78
Steve Hudson '78
Dick Ramsey '64
Purple Circle
Wiley Curtis '75
Tom Dolny '74
Charlie Hunt '18
Chris Jones '89
TEXAS-EL PASO
Zeta-Epsilon
Gold Circle
Mark Upton '86
Purple Circle
Terrence Shaw '89
TEXAS-SAN ANTONIO
Phi-Upsilon
Rampant Lion Circle
Orlando Rummans '91
TEXAS STATE
Lambda-Phi
Crown Circle
Drew Lynch '74
Purple Circle
Bob Covey '66
Kent Lewis '77
TEXAS TECH
Sigma-Nu
Gold Circle
Bob Lambert '75
Green Circle
Tom Morris '78
TRUMAN STATE
Phi-Psi
Gold Circle
Dan Hartmann '04
Purple Circle
Blake Eyres '05
Chris Wiedmeyer '94
TULSA
Epsilon-Upsilon
Rampant Lion Circle
Bob Curran '76
Kevin Lacy '77
Gold Circle
Mark Riley '75
Green Circle
Curtis Lawson '69
Fred Rohlfing '76
Purple Circle
Paul Buller '76
Wayne Miller '52
UC BERKELEY
Mu
Green Circle
John Coil
Bob Koch '70
Purple Circle
Gregory Piligian '74
UCLA
Epsilon-Sigma
Gold Circle
Howie Brightman '67
George McCauley '49
Green Circle
Tom Larson '71
Purple Circle
Tom Fagan '66
Bob Neumann '72
UC SAN DIEGO
Pi-Beta
White Rose Circle
Bryce Murray '05
Gold Circle
Aaron Gomeztrejo '07
Aleks Overholt '05
UC SANTA BARBARA
Zeta-Eta
Crown Circle
Dan Haight '62 Ω
Gold Circle
Greg Lagana '69
Vince Scott '79
Green Circle
Timothy Coleman
Ryan Kelly '86
Doug Schmidt '58
Matthew Shieman '77
Ron Wolfe '64
Purple Circle
Jim McCabe '77
Angelo Orona '58
Norm Wood '62
UTAH
Zeta-Kappa
Gold Circle
Jim Hearley '80
VALPARAISO
Iota-Sigma
Gold Circle
Ed Buerkle '59
VILLANOVA
Beta-Iota
Purple Circle
Paul Yaroschak '70
VIRGINIA COMMONWEALTH
Pi-Tau
Gold Circle
Justin Reed '12
VIRGINIA TECH
Sigma-Lambda Green Circle
Tim Mcdermott '75
WABASH
Alpha-Kappa
White Rose Circle
Greg Castanias '83
Gold Circle
Greg Estell '81
Ted Grossnickle '70
Rob Shook '79
Purple Circle
Thomas Holian '82
Bernard Krause '62
Tony Lentych '85
John Redding '84
Mark Rutherford '79
WASHINGTON
Alpha-Psi
Green Circle
Kurt Shintaffer '93
WASHINGTON & JEFFERSON COLLEGE
Gamma-Zeta
Purple Circle
Charles Hergenroeder
WASHINGTON AND LEE
Gamma-Phi
White Rose Circle
Clint Wheelock '89 Green Circle
Jim Lawson '74
Purple Circle
Edwin Wiley '71
WASHINGTON STATE
Tau
Gold Circle
Gary Manchester '61 Green Circle
Andrew Talevich '09
Purple Circle
Randall Moore '70
Scott Swanson '75
Andrew White '79
WEST TEXAS A&M
Iota-Xi Gold Circle
Claiborn Crain
Randal Locke '84
Purple Circle
Kenneth Walser '62
WEST VIRGINIA
Iota-Lambda
Gold Circle
Jim Ghrist '67
WESTERN CAROLINA
Beta-Zeta
Purple Circle
Will Boyd '69
WESTERN ILLINOIS
Beta-Tau
Green Circle
Kevin Blackberg '71
WESTERN MICHIGAN
Lambda-Tau
Gold Circle
Jim Vickers '66
WIDENER
Beta-Chi
Crown Circle
Ed Reed '69
Rampant Lion Circle
Mike Malter '76
Purple Circle
Greg Gogates '74
John Hepburn '80
WILLIAM JEWELL
Epsilon-Nu
Green Circle
Charles Borchelt '54 Ω
Purple Circle
Van Adams '62
Gerry Alley '76
Rick Gohring '74
Larry Matthews '62
Wayne Schmidt '79
WISCONSINMADISON
Alpha-Beta
White Rose Circle
Mac Chandler '63
Green Circle
Daniel Goelzer '66
WISCONSINWHITEWATER
Lambda-Iota
Purple Circle
Arthur Nennig
WITTENBERG
Nu-Zeta
Crown Circle
Jason Seegert '01
Rampant Lion Circle
Tom Tourek '62
Purple Circle
Bob Merzweiler '73
Thomas Schull '61
FRIENDS OF LAMBDA CHI
White Rose Circle
Wes Hudson
Green Circle
Jessie Ashton
Mark Fox
Leslie Kurtz
Allison Richards
Chris Wheeler
Purple Circle
$250 to $499
Scott Hudson
Chris Jacobs
Katie Kowalski
William Lathram
Stephanie Ligon
Olmsted
Thomasina
Madden
Ashleigh Maxa
Elisa McLean
Stephanie Peot
Megan Stone
Brad Garfinkel (Shippensburg '93)
Foundation Donor and Volunteer Circle of Light
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Undergrad Spotlight
By Mackenzie Cooley Multimedia Content Specialist
Throughout its 115 years, Lambda Chi Alpha has stood as a pillar of growth. Whether personally or professionally, Membership in the Fraternity has given Brothers the opportunity to expand their skills and serves as an asset in their lives. This opportunity for growth is evident across North America, demonstrated through Brothers like Zach Wentz (Eastern Kentucky, ‘25) and Ethan Harris (South Dakota Mines, ‘25).
When entering college, Harris wasn’t planning on joining a fraternity. He made friends when he got to campus, who eventually joined the Lambda Chi Chapter there. With his friends in the Chapter, Harris met other Members in passing, later receiving a bid.
He was looking for a place that would help him achieve his goals and help him grow during his collegiate years. Lambda Chi Alpha was just the place for him.
Wentz had a different journey into Lambda Chi. When he was younger, Wentz would hear stories about Lambda Chi from an older family friend while they worked on a farm together. He told himself that if he ever went to EKU, he would check them out.
But right out of high school (2018), he joined the Kentucky Army National Guard to help him pay for schooling and even with familiarity of fraternity life, he wasn’t interested in joining a fraternity when he eventually started at Eastern Kentucky in the fall of 2021. It was even more difficult for him to join as he would miss the first few weeks of the semester, and recruitment because he was on a mission for the National Guard.
But thinking of his family friend, who passed away in 2020 from pancreatic cancer, he found Lambda Chi on campus and joined the Fraternity in the fall of 2022.
One commonality between Harris and Wentz was their desire to be leaders on campus. From the moment he walked into the Fraternity, Harris was already surrounded by leaders.
“A lot of the guys in our Chapter are leaders on campus and that was something that I was aspiring to be,” Harris said.
He knew he would have the opportunity to learn from these current community leaders and grow in his own skills. His Big Brother motivated and challenged him to develop the soft skills needed for leadership and what he needed to be successful on campus and in his role as High Alpha.
Wentz was already familiar with being a leader and the leadership hierarchy through the National Guard. He found it to be a smooth transition when he was elected as the High Alpha in 2023.
Both Wentz and Harris were still looking for more opportunities to hone their leadership skills. They were pioneers in the release of Stead Leadership College this year, earning three or more badges each. Stead Leadership College prepares Members for a position on the High Zeta and acts as a bridge between the Officer experience and the world of work. As High Alphas, they were curious how the other officer positions worked and wanted to understand in hopes of helping their Officers if needed. Going even further, completing these badges has given them tools to use outside the Fraternity.
“Taking the Sales & Recruiting track, I realized I used many of the aspects discussed in the military, not necessarily with recruitment, but with retention and keeping individuals in,” Wentz mentioned.
“I found it to be a really good opportunity to take advantage of getting some of those base skills that a larger state school would offer as a required class,” Harris said.
Lambda Chi Alpha has been a pillar for Wentz and Harris’ growth, personally and professionally. At the end of the school year, Wentz will be heading off to a mission in Romania for the National Guard. Harris will be interning this summer at Caterpillar, working with mining shovel systems, attributing his success to Lambda Chi.
“Lambda Chi has challenged me to take risks and put myself out there. I’m not the most social guy but talking to other people and learning from their strengths and different circumstances, it made me understand where my talents lie.”
Ethan Harris (South Dakota Mines, ‘25)
Zach Wentz (Eastern Kentucky, ‘25)
Acentennial legacy. This year marks the 100th anniversary of Theta Kappa Nu's founding, and Lambda Chi Alpha continues to be influenced and impacted by our subsequent union with them. What was true one hundred years ago remains true today. Men seek a place to belong; when that need combines with a sense of shared vision and values, profound contributions to families, communities and society are realized.
In 1921, Winslow S. Andrew, a faculty Member of Rollins College and a founding Member of local fraternity Tau Lambda, had a vision for a new national fraternity serving both large universities and small colleges. On June 9, 1924, delegates from eleven local fraternities from nine states met in Springfield, Missouri and organized the creation of Theta Kappa Nu. By the close of 1926, it had become one of the fastest growing fraternities chartering forty Chapters with nearly 2,500 initiates.
Despite the momentum and dedication to helping men achieve academically, the Great Depression (1929-39) created an economic headwind that significantly impacted the small colleges where most of Theta Kappa Nu's Chapters were hosted. Expansion nearly ceased and Chapters began to close in the early 1930's. In the hopes of maintaining Members, the fraternity's Grand Council reduced Membership fees in 1933 and 1935 choosing to recover the loss of income by drawing on its "permanent fund". Over seven years this fund was reduced from $28,500 to $12,000, and by the end of the 1930's Theta Kappa Nu's leaders realized that a union with another fraternity was necessary it its mission, vision, and ideals were to continue. In 1939, Lambda Chi Alpha and Theta Kappa Nu united in what was regarded as the largest combined partnership at that time. This union resulted in combined total of 105 Chapters.
The strategic partnership and merger continue to impact us profoundly. Whether we realize it or not, many of the lessons, traditions, and values we cherish originated with Theta Kappa Mu.
• The open motto adorning our Coat of Arms, "Vir Quisque Vir" ("Every Man a Man"), takes its root from Theta Kappa Mu's motto, "Vir Quisque Vir Est."
• The Theta Kappa Nu Member badge became the basis for Lambda Chi Alpha's pledge (now Associate Member) pin.
• A condensed version of their ritual became the foundation for the new pledge (now Associate Member) ceremony.
• The crest of their Coat of Arms, a rampant lion with a rose, was placed prominently in the center Lambda Chi Alpha's Coat of Arms on the escutcheon. Its secret meaning is cherished.
• The white rose was adopted as our flower.
However, from a strategic mission and vision perspective, the union allowed the "new" Lambda Chi Alpha to serve more men from both small colleges and large universities across a broader geographic region. Of Lambda Chi Alpha's current 167 Chapters, 25 (14.9%) have a direct, historic connection to Theta Kappa Nu. These Chapters represent 1,575 of our collegiate Members and during the 2024 academic year accounted for 572 (16.3%) of our new Associate Members.
Theta Kappa Nu's lessons and values continue to be instilled in each of us. As Lambda Chi Alpha inspires and equips men to lead ethical lives of growth, service, and leadership, we should each strive to ensure that our beloved Fraternity continues to positively impact our Members and their communities for yet another century. Thank you, Theta Kappa Nu!
By Jeff Stuerman, 25th Grand High Alpha, 2018-2022
by Katie Kowalski, Vice President-Engagement, Educational Foundation
ARIZONA STATE (ZETA-PSI)
The Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life at Arizona State honored Christian Travelle (Arizona State '26) as the 2023 Emerging Leader of the Year, which recognizes a first- or second-year student who embodies the organization’s values and exhibits promising characteristics of great leadership in the Chapter.
GEORGIA TECH (BETA-KAPPA)
Congratulations to the Brothers of Beta-Kappa Zeta on their rechartering, celebrated in April 2024. The Chapter was originally founded in 1942. Additionally, the Beta-Kappa House Corporation received the 2024 House Corporation Member of the Year Award during the Fraternal Excellence Awards, an annual celebration of Georgia Tech’s Fraternity and Sorority Life.
DRURY (THETA-SIGMA)
Lynn Chipperfield (Drury '73) received the Distinguished Alumni Award for University Engagement from Drury University. This award is given out to an Alumnus with extraordinary achievement in their personal and professional endeavors, with special attention to their exceptional service to the University. Brother Chipperfield served on the Grand High Zeta for Lambda Chi Alpha from 2002 to 2010 and as General Counsel of Lambda Chi Alpha from 2014 to 2023.
This spring, the Brothers of Epsilon-Gamma Zeta raised $10,500 through their philanthropy events to benefit the Moscow Food Bank and American Red Cross of Idaho and East Oregon. Additionally, they raised over $3,200 for a Chapter Sweetheart who is currently battling cancer, with 12 Brothers wearing new buzz cuts to show support.
The Association of Fraternal Leadership & Values (AFLV) honored Dylan Solly (Idaho '25) with the Marilyn Fordham Change Maker Undergraduate Award at the AFLV West Conference in Anaheim, CA. The award recognizes an undergraduate Chapter or council leader who has accelerated progress in the fraternity/sorority experience on their campus and beyond.
LOUISIANA-LAFAYETTE (IOTA-OMEGA)
Story and Photo Credit to Seth Duet
At the recent Fraternity and Sorority Life Awards, Lambda Chi Alpha was one of only 3 IFC Fraternities recognized as a Five Star Chapter, based on its campus involvement, Greek relationships, academic achievement, community service, philanthropy, and other factors. The Chapter also received the Community First Award for completing the most community service and volunteer work within IFC.
High Alpha Seth Duet (Louisiana-Lafayette '25) was recognized with several awards and honors:
• Four Councils, One Community Award: Recognizes a single Member across all four of UL’s Greek Councils that makes strides in unifying Greek Life and deepening cross-council connections between Fraternities and Sororities.
• IFC Member of the Year: Recognizes a Member of IFC who exemplifies Chapter and campus involvement, character, academic excellence, and significant contributions to Greek Life.
• The 1898 Society Award: Acknowledges the contributions made by students who play a significant role in improving and developing the intellectual, social, cultural, and/or athletic fabric of the University of Louisiana at Lafayette community
• Academic Excellence Award for maintaining a 4.0 Cumulative GPA.
Brothers Seth Duet and Yoani Suarez (LouisianaLafayette '24) were both inducted into Omicron Class of the Greek Hall of Fame, which recognizes outstanding Greek Leaders who have made a substantial impact on the Greek Community.
IDAHO (EPSILON-GAMMA)
NEVADA-RENO (EPSILON-IOTA)
This spring, Epsilon-Iota Zeta held a head-shaving event for St. Baldrick's Foundation to support lifesaving kids' cancer research. They raised $43,000 and 50 Brothers received a nice new haircut.
RENSSELAER POLYTECHNIC (EPSILON-ETA)
The Brothers of Epsilon-Eta Zeta celebrated Roger Grice (New York '64) for his dedicated service as Chapter Advisor for nearly 30 years. Roger has been a source of inspiration and wisdom for generations of Brothers. His impact extends far beyond the confines of the Chapter House, resonating with all who have been fortunate enough to know him. His leadership has not only enriched our Chapter throughout his years as an Advisor, but it has also left the Chapter with an incredible legacy that will continue to shape the lives of Undergraduate Brothers for years to come.
NEW ORLEANS (LAMBDA-ALPHA)
High Alpha Gavin O’Brien (New Orleans '24) was honored by the University of New Orleans Office of Student Involvement and Leadership with the following awards: Greek Man of the Year, Organization President of the Year and the Meritorious Service Award.
Phi-Xi Zeta hosted an event to celebrate the Chapter’s 40th anniversary, marking their founding on March 30, 1984. During Greek Week, they took home eight awards for the Chapter and individual Members: 2024 Greek Week Winner; Highest GPA for Spring 2023; Outstanding Campus Collaboration for the Teeter Totter A Thon; Outstanding Risk Management and Safety; Outstanding New Member for Turner Williams; Outstanding Chapter Officer for Nolan Petts; Outstanding Council Member for Pierce Howard; and the Barry Schonberer Lifetime Achievement Award for Hagan Hollinger
Story and Photo Credit to Rayner Almaraz
This spring, Rayner Almaraz (Stetson ‘27) represented Lambda Chi Alpha to participate in Alpha Chi Omega’s Dash For DVA, a race run in heels to show unity with domestic violence survivors.
SOUTH DAKOTA (ALPHA-GAMMA)
Alpha-Gamma Zeta took home six awards during South Dakota’s annual Order of Omega Awards Banquet: Fraternity Chapter of the Year (Iconic Award), Excellence in Citizenship Award, Five Star Chapter Award, President of the Year and Outstanding Greek Man of the Year Finalist for Max Mickelson (South Dakota '25), and New Member of the Year for Taylor Van Emmerik (South Dakota '25).
Story and Photo Credit to Ian Hanemann
The Center for Student Involvement of Spring Hill College recognized Ian Hanemann (Spring Hill ’24) with the Fraternity Member of the Year award. This award is awarded to a single senior fraternity Member who exemplifies the ideals of Greek Life, serving as a model Greek leader, and serving as a role model in the areas of scholarship, leadership, service, and Brotherhood in the Greek Life community.
SOUTHERN INDIANA (PHI-XI)
SPRING HILL (DELTA-DELTA)
STETSON (ZETA-TAU)
TENNESSEE-KNOXVILLE (EPSILON-OMICRON)
The University of Tennessee-Knoxville recognized Tom McNutt (Tennessee-Knoxville '88) as a 2023 inductee of the Sorority and Fraternity Life Alumni Hall of Fame. This honor recognizes alumni that have made significant contributions to their organizations, the University of Tennessee, or within their respective professional fields.
Tom was described by his nominators as “a man imbued with the belief in the traditions, principles, and ideals of Lambda Chi Alpha.” Tom has given back to Tennessee and the organization in many ways over the last 35 years, serving as an advisor for the Chapter and house corporation. Tom is a 1988 University of Tennessee-Knoxville graduate. He is the owner of Big Orange Professional Photography which services many Chapters, universities, and athletic programs across the southeast.
Tom was one of the most dedicated volunteers to ensure the success of the Epsilon-Omicron Chapter returning to the UTK campus in 2021. His diligent work led to the fastest rechartering in Lambda Chi Alpha history as he assisted the men in growth from active Brothers to over 100 in under a year. He was awarded the Order of Merit in 2022, recognizing dedicated service to a local Chapter.
Justin Henley (Tennessee-Knoxville, '25) was honored by the Association of Fraternal Leadership & Values (AFLV) with the Change Maker Award. This award recognizes an undergraduate fraternity/sorority chapter or council leader who has accelerated progress in the fraternity/sorority experience on-their campus primarily, but perhaps even beyond.
WABASH (ALPHA-KAPPA)
Story and Photo Credit to Elijah Wetzel
This spring, the Brothers of Alpha-Kappa Zeta won the Wabash College Freshman Class Impact Award, given to the fraternity whose freshman class was most outstanding in categories like scholarship, leadership, and community service.
Elijah Wetzel (Wabash '27) was honored with the Patterson-Goldberger Freshman Journalism Award, presented to the Member of the freshman class who, in the opinion of the Board of Publications, has contributed most significantly to journalism in his first year at Wabash College. Elijah wrote weekly articles focused on political and international news for The Bachelor, Wabash's award-winning student newspaper.
High Alpha Luis Rivera III (Wabash '25) was honored with the Lewis Salter Memorial Award, presented to a junior who best exemplifies the scholarship, character, leadership, and service that Dr. Salter embodied as a Wabash faculty Member and as the College’s 12th president.
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Frank E. Bockius
Epsilon-Kappa
Drexel '55
Order of Merit
James H. Brennan III
Omega
Auburn '72
Order of Merit
Howard Brightman
Epsilon-Sigma
UCLA '71
Order of Merit
Glenn A. Cox, Jr.
Gamma-Sigma
Southern Methodist '51
Order of Achievement
Foundation Board Member
Donald E. Euston
Iota-Mu
Evansville '68
Foundation Board Member Society of Living Legacies
Barry S. McKinney
Sigma-Beta
St. Mary's '92
Former Staff
Charles E. McKittrick, Jr.
Gamma-Theta
Duke '50
Board of Councilors
Foundation Board Member
Society of Living Legacies
Dr. Charles S. Peyser, Jr.
Iota-Nu
Sewanee '73
Society of Living Legacies
LCA Ritualist and Historian
Peter A. S. Pfeiffer
Lambda-Beta
Delaware '81
Foundation Board Member Society of Living Legacies
