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Dateline – December 1949

President’s Physician is a Tau Dr. Wallace H. Graham, Alpha, Keeps President Truman in Condition

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Wallace Harry Graham, Alpha, a 39 year-old brigadier general, is the personal physician of President Harry S. Truman. General Graham’s life has been filled with a maze of important positions in which his contributions to the medical world have been outstanding.

He is senior resident in surgery at the Walter Reed Hospital in Washington, D.C., and is the author of a number of distinguished articles on medical matters.

Like the President, the youthful Army doctor has a Missouri background. Though born in Highland, Kansas, he received his elementary education in Kansas City, Missouri.

His undergraduate work began at the Central Missouri State College, Warrensburg, Missouri, where he became a member of the Alpha Chapter of Sigma Tau Gamma. He later transferred to the University of Missouri and received the degree of bachelor of arts from that institution in 1932. A concentrated study in his chosen field began at the Creighton University Medical School in Omaha, Nebraska, and it was there that he got his M.D. in 1936. Brother Graham was not content to be “just another doctor” and studied further at the University of Tennessee, Vienna, Budapest, London and the Royal College of Surgery in Edinburgh.

Graham entered active duty in the United States Army on October 4, 1941. He played an important role in World War II in the European Theater of Operations where he served with the 24th Evacuation Hospital. His remarkable skill and prowess saved many lives in the Field of Operations, which included service from the invasion of Normandy through France, Belgium, Holland and Germany until the cessation of hostilities in Europe.

Responsibilities as personal physician to the President and surgical duties at the Walter Reed Hospital keep Brother Graham extremely busy, but he enjoys the pleasures of his family at every opportunity. Mrs. Graham is the former Wilma Ruth Hill. They were married in 1935 and now have two children; Wallace Scott, age 11 and Heather Ellen, age 10. The physician’s hobby is raising orchids, and he keeps his plants at the U.S. Botanical Gardens in Washington.

Note: Wallace Graham was the 1991 recipient of the Distinguished Achievement Award, which is given in recognition of one’s meritorious achievement in his profession, leadership to free enterprise, dedication to service of his community, and in appreciation of those eminent qualities which are an inspiration to all members of the Fraternity.

Volume 82 • Issue 4 (475-360) • Fall 2011 The SAGA of Sigma Tau Gamma (R2001.1.4) is published quarterly

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Features

National Hazing Prevention Week

Update on the National Philanthropy: At the Strategic Leadership Conference in San Antonio, Texas, Great Lakes Regional Vice President Jeremy Daus, WCMF, Gamma Nu ‘02, was named Philanthropy Chairman.

“I’m excited to take on this new role and start planning how we can be of benefit to the athletes of the Special Olympics,” said Daus. “It’s a great organization with so many dedicated athletes and volunteers. I believe this will be a great partnership for Sig Tau and Special Olympics.”

In the coming year, look for more information to follow not only in the SAGA, but also on Sig Tau web and social media sites as how alumni and undergraduates can be involved with our national philanthropy.

A nnouncing the 45th Grand Chapter Sigma Tau Gamma will travel to Washington D.C. Aug. 2-5, 2012 for the 45th Grand Chapter Meeting. The meeting will be held at the Doubletree Hotel Crystal City in Arlington, Va. The Sig Tau room rate is $120. It is never too early to make reservations, which can be done by calling the hotel directly at: 703-416-4100.

We look forward to seeing you in our nation’s capital!

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We encourage you to keep the conversation going and check out the resources we have posted on our website. NHPW helps raise awareness of the issue of hazing, but only with your continued support can we really stop it from happening.

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Sig Tau provided resources throughout the week, such as facts, common myths, personal stories and other links, which can be found at sigmataugamma.org/hazing. Many fellow Sig Taus showed their support by changing their social media profile pictures to the “Real Men Don’t Haze” logo.

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Sigma Tau Gamma participated in National Hazing Prevention Week (NHPW) Sept. 19-23 with the “Real Men Don’t Haze” Campaign. NHPW is observed each year during the last week of September and is designed to promote the prevention of hazing through awareness and education.

300 Attend 90th Anniversary Celebration of Beta Chapter at Truman State______________ 8 2011 State of the Fraternity Address__________________ 9-10 Sue Kay Strategic Leadership Conference Review___________ 11 Sig Tau for Life: Duchesne Proudly Serves Country and Fraternity________ 12 2011 Ellsworth C. Dent Finalists Announced_______________13-14

On the Cover:

Top Photo: (left to right) Eric Sonnet, Beta Iota '13; John Finney, SIUe '14; Sean Coyne, CSM, Beta Iota '14, and Expansion Counselor Derek Kaimann, Beta '10, at Six Flags Fiesta during the 2011 Sue Kay Strategic Leadership Conference.

The Sig Tau Sunglasses that appear on the cover are available at www.sigmataugamma.org Bottom Photo: Beta Chapter members at the 90th Beta Reunion held July 29-31.

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Chapter News Beta Upsilon (Cleveland State University)

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Kevin Gallagher, Beta Upsilon ’12, chapter president, was recently named one of 60 Pat Tillman Military Scholars in the nation for 2011. Scholars are chosen based on multiple criteria such as prior military service and service within their community. As part of the program, Kevin received the opportunity to visit Washington D.C. this summer, where he met with members of Congress and the Senate, and participated in a day of service.

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A lpha Chapter’s Tips for a Successful Recruitment (University of Central Missouri) With the help of Dynamic Recruitment and hard working members, the Alpha Chapter recruited 29 men this fall and has no plans to slow down. Shane Nicks, Alpha ’13, vice president of membership, explains Alpha Chapter’s tactics that has made it the largest fraternity at the University of Central Missouri.

“What makes recruitment successful are the small things that the chapter does in the off recruitment season,” said Nicks.

The Alpha Chapter prepares for their campus’s recruitment week well before it comes and keeps recruiting after it is over. By hosting small events for people they already knew and encouraging them to bring their own friends, the Alpha Chapter already had 10 to 15 men interested in bids before their recruitment week arrived. The chapter also worked hard to have the top fraternity GPA on campus for the last two semesters and have members involved with other campus activities.

“It is easy to make a sell when you got a great product,” said Nicks.

“Having a great overall GPA draws in quality students and helps get the support of those students’ parents. Also, having members involved on campus not only helps us meet more people to recruit, but it also shows that people in our chapter are leaders in other aspects than the fraternity.”

The Alpha Chapter hosted a variety of recruitment events including BBQs, house tours, washers, hot-wing eating contests, football tournaments and a poker night. Their goal is for at least three brothers to meet each potential new member. The brothers introduce new members to other brothers that have similar interests so they can have a conversation where they connect with each other.

“If you meet somebody you don’t connect with, still invite him to come out for the rest of rush week,” added Nicks. “It is possible he might bring his roommate or other people on his floor that might be a quality potential member.”

Finally, Nicks and his chapter brothers always remember that, “Quality drives quantity!”

“The last few years the fraternity has done a great job recruiting quality members, which makes my job easier,” said Nicks.

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The fall 2011 Alpha Chapter associate members include: Zane Adams, Joey Carlo, Jake Declue, Jesse Defrane, Justin Dickerson, Mike Ewing, Jay Faulkner, Jeremiah Gwartney, Jordan Hendrix, Mike Hermanson, Tyler Hunt, Austin Hunter, Kevin Joyce, Christian Loesing, Jake Loewenstein, TJ Lyons, Nick Meyers, Logan Murray, Drew Murphy, Brennen Nelson, Mitch Pflueger, AJ Scott, Brendon Stinson, Matt Sutter, Ben Sutton, Brett Teifenbrunn, Kurtis Welker, Collin Weidmaier and Conner Zimmerman.

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The Beta Zeta Chapter also had a successful recruitment. Twentyseven men accepted bids to become Beta Zeta’s newest associate class. Kaleb Beam, Beta Zeta ’12, vice president of membership, said his chapter used the Dynamic Recruitment process and values based selection criteria.

“The thing that really helped was the part where we need to evaluate and see if these men have the Principles of Sigma Tau Gamma,” said Beam.

Beta Zeta kicked off their recruitment events with an alumni night, which allowed incoming freshman and other students to talk with alumni and connect with older members. Other activities included grill outs, a rave and volleyball.

The new associates of Beta Zeta include: Alan Blackaby, Andrew Bertolasio, Blake Rosenbaum, Cha Sepulveda, Chase Reeser, Cody Johnson, Cody Poole, Daley Bird, Dalton Graham, Daniel Jordeniny, Eli Grant, Ethan Lewis, Grady Wilbanks, Jacob Beeman, Jacob Snyder, Jacob Wright, Jake Landon, Morgan Christy, Nate Huff, Paden Huff, Patrick Ramsey, Paul Brown, Regan Fuget, Rob Spitzer, Robbie Long, Ross Royal and Sam Hudgeons.

Mu (Southeastern Oklahoma State University) The collegiate and alumni members of the Mu Chapter have already had a busy fall semester. On Sept. 10, brothers gathered for their school’s home opener football game with a tailgate party for their parents’ weekend.

On Sept. 15, the chapter hosted its Fall Rush Alumni Steak Dinner, which is a Mu Chapter tradition. The alumni provide the collegiate members and potential associate members with a steak dinner while Mu Chapter’s local, distinguished alumni speak about their fraternity experiences.

The Chapter also recently hosted a Homecoming Tailgate party, which is another Mu tradition. Nearly 150 people gathered on Oct. 15 in Durant to celebrate.

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Leading with Values

By Christian Cruz & David Adams

The Fraternal Leadership Summit takes the Pittsburg State fraternal community, consisting of nearly 400 students, to an exciting location two hours from campus.

These students voluntarily choose to attend

• Provide an environment for the students to discuss ways they may be empowered to address negative behavior in their chapter.

“It’s truly a wonderful opportunity to start the year off on a positive note,” said Epsilon Chapter President Kristopher Parker, Epsilon ’13. “The Fraternal Leadership Summit is a great motivator and creates enthusiasm among members for the upcoming year.”

Every chapter has a chance to bounce ideas off each other in an interactive environment. Also, “chapter time” at the end of the day brings a chapter together to reflect and organize.

“We are excited to have everyone in the same room to focus on the goals we want to accomplish throughout the year together,” added Parker.

These goals are driven by the facilitation of headquarters’ consultants and volunteers, chapter advisors, faculty advisors, and university staff and administration. The university president and his executive cabinet also attend the event.

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When the Dean of Education heard about this event, he decided to offer all students one course credit. Ninety-five percent of the funding is provided by university and student accounts, leaving students to pay for only one meal during the event.

“I feel fortunate,” said Eric Jones, Epsilon ’11. “The university places a large amount of financial resources into facilitating this event. The university also offers me course credit for attending.

In other words, I’m being rewarded for attending an event that benefits myself, my fraternity and the fraternal community.”

The event is positioned on the weekend before school begins so strategic plans for the academic year may be discussed and disbursed among fraternal members.

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“When the fraternal community achieves success, my fraternity is part of that community, therefore my fraternity will be part of that success,” said Christian Cruz, Epsilon ’13. “Setting the Stereotype and Leading with Values must be a vision for my fraternal community and the Fraternal Leadership Summit will push us toward achieving that vision.”

• Develop, promote and strengthen the relationship and trust between Pittsburg State University and fraternal organizations.

“We began planning for this event when I became the 2010-11 IFC President,” said Thomas Gregory, Epsilon ’12.

“At the time, we didn’t know if it would be successful or if it would happen the following year. Now the Fraternal Leadership Summit is in its second year.

I think it’s amazing how we have so many advisors and university staff collaborating to make this event successful.”

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This conversation is happening on many campuses with fraternal communities across North America. The Epsilon Chapter at Pittsburg State University is addressing this conversation through leading the development of the Fraternal Leadership Summit, which is a two-day retreat full of workshops and success strategy conversations. This event looks to be the spark that ultimately sets a new stereotype in the fraternal community.

Setting the Stereotype & Leading with Values is the theme for this year’s Fraternal Leadership Summit and is also a vision for the fraternal community.

and promote the goals of the Fraternal Leadership Summit. The goals include: • Increase cooperation, knowledge and unity among all members of fraternal organizations.

• Provide an environment for students to discuss the necessary steps for their chapter to be successful.

• Increase the visibility and accessibility of the chapter advisor.

• Increase the visibility and accessibility of the headquarters’ volunteer and/or regional consultant.

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Ask a random student on a college campus what comes to mind when they hear the words “fraternity” or “sorority” and you may hear the usual, often negative stereotypes that accompany those words.

Ask the president of a chapter what comes to mind when hearing those words and you may hear about positive contributions to the campus and community, brotherhood and sisterhood that last a lifetime, and an emphasis on scholastic achievement.

Why the disparity? Are we not marketing ourselves effectively? Or to our dismay, perhaps some of the negative stereotypes are true?

Christian, a collegiate member of the Epsilon Chapter, is also a senator in Student Government and a member of the Fraternal Leadership Summit Planning Committee.

David Adams is the Assistant Director for Campus Activities at Pittsburg State University.

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Warren Davis, Beta ’56, traveled from his home in Arizona to visit his Beta Chapter brothers in Kirksville, Mo. for the chapter’s 90 anniversary reunion July 29-31. Brother Davis became a member of Sig Tau at Northeast Missouri State College (now Truman State University). After completing two years, Davis transferred to Western University and graduated with a bachelor’s degree in physics and a minor in mathematics.

while an undergraduate and was a member of ROTC. He flew helicopters in the U.S. Army for five years following his graduation and spent 10 years in the pharmaceutical industry. Greenfield received his MBA from the University of Missouri-Kansas City and is now general manager of ACI Plastics in Kansas City. He is married to Heather Malmberg Greenfield and they have two children, Morgan and Parker.

Davis has been a Registered Professional Engineer in Illinois, Iowa, Wisconsin, California and currently Arizona. He is the Founder and was President of the Society of Concurrent Engineering (SOCE) San Diego Chapter. Davis also enjoys a music career as a steel guitarist. He began playing the steel guitar while in high school in the 1950s. Throughout his career, he played for several radio and television stations, toured with many bands, and backed several Opry singers including Jim Reeves, Bobby Bare, Wilma Lee and others. He recorded several albums with the Wagon Wheel Opry and other artists. When he moved to Arizona, he became an active member in the Greater Arizona Country and Western Music Association and writes monthly articles called "The Country Party Line."

Steve Johnston, Beta ’70, is enjoying a successful career as vice President of Human Resources of Piper Aircraft, an aviation manufacturer based in Florida. Brother Johnston was appointed to the vice president position in 2008 after being the Director of HR for Piper since 2004. He has more than 25 years of experience in human resources. Johnston is a certified leadership development trainer and is a certified Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) from the Society for Human Resources Management. Johnston received his bachelor’s degree from Truman State University in Kirksville, Mo. and a master’s degree from Lindenwood University in St. Charles, Mo.

Troy Greenfield, Theta ’89, was appointed to the Northwest Foundation Board of Directors, which works through managing private donations to promote the welfare, goals and programs of Troy’s alma mater, Northwest Missouri State University. Brother Greenfield was executive vice president of the Theta Chapter

Mark O’Ravitz, Beta Epsilon ’75, is co-founder and CEO of Assisted Financial Services, a financial company based in Scottsdale, Ariz. Mark’s company launched specialized financial services for the senior community this past June and recently partnered with Bivens Law Firm, a leader in elder law, to offer additional services to his clients. Mark has 25 years of experience in corporate management, sales, marketing and finance.

Delta Chapter Alumni Host “Men of the 60s” Reunion The “Men of the ‘60s” in the Delta Chapter began their reunion tradition in 2003 and continued it this year on July14-17. The men kicked off the four-day event by enjoying a dinner at the Emporia Country Club. The following day, they attended a luncheon with Josephine Dell, who was the head chef for the Delta Chapter in the ‘60s and remains a strong part of the chapter’s heritage.

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Seventy-five “Men of the ‘60s” gathered with guests on the evening of July 16 to celebrate the two-year scholarship fund raising campaign, “50 for 50.” The Pictured: Delta “Men of the ‘60s” and their guests catch up and enjoy each others’ company at campaign developed a scholarship their reunion. fund in honor of Harry and Sharon Stephens, recognizing Harry’s 50 years of continuous service to the Delta Chapter. The goal was to raise $1,000 for every year of Harry’s service. The final tally totaled $56,384. The celebration included cocktails at the Delta Chapter house, a silent auction raising almost $1,500, and a banquet dinner.

During the four-day reunion, the men participated in a golf outing each day. The first was hosted in the Kansas City area followed by two in Emporia, Kan. The final golf outing, “Special Angel Open Charity Golf Tournament,” was in Iola, Kan. and raised funds for the Jennie Masterson Memorial Scholarship.

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Beta Gamma A lumni Award Scholarships Beta Gamma (Youngstown State University) alumni and collegiate members held their 15th annual gathering on August 12. Generations of brothers came together at the YSU Stadium Club where three undergraduate members were awarded $1,000 scholarships for the fall 2011 semester. Heather Chunn, YSU Development Officer, and John Africa, Beta Gamma ’61, presented the scholarships to James Milby, Ty Wright and Tyler Moxley. Emily Hall, Beta Gamma’s White Rose also attended the event.

sponsorship. Following his retirement, he founded ProComm Strategic Communications, providing planning and marketing counsel for clients in several cities.

Ron Loewen, Delta ’70, is president of Loewen Consulting, which assists companies with strategic planning, business development, marketing, capital acquisition and personnel development. Prior to forming his company in 2006, he worked for The Liberty Corporation’s life insurance and broadcasting divisions for 20 years. In the late 1970s he was in a management position with KAKE-TV out of Wichita.

Some of the Beta Gamma alumni and collegiate members who gathered for the event.

Three Delta A lumni Honored as Emporia State University’s Distinguished A lumni Three of the four Emporia State University alumni honored this year with the Distinguished Alumni Award are also members of the Delta Chapter. Don Reichardt, Ron Loewen and Maj. Gen. Kevin A. Leonard were recognized at a dinner kicking off Emporia's Homecoming weekend on Oct. 14.

Don Reichardt, Delta ’60, retired as Director of Advertising and Brand Management for BellSouth Corp. in Atlanta, Ga. Reichardt was responsible for BellSouth’s 1996 Olympic Games

Mike Webb, IMF, Alpha ’67 (University of Central Missouri), was recognized on Oct. 7 at UCM’s Homecoming celebration with the Distinguished Alumni Award. Webb was honored for his successful career in international business. UCM’s Distinguished Alumni Award is given to individuals who are considered, “esteemed by their peers as the brightest and most distinguished in their field.”

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Pictured (from left): Ty Wright, Tyler Moxley, Heather Chunn, James Milby and John Africa.

Jim Corwin, Alpha ’78 (University of Central Missouri), recently retired as Kansas City’s longest serving police chief.

Brother Corwin is praised for the change and leadership he brought to his position. He better organized the police department, brought about enhanced technology and reduced crime, among other great accomplishments. Corwin served with the Kansas City Police Department for 32 years. Corwin still plans on teaching at Webster University and is looking forward to traveling and volunteering in his community.

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Pete B. Browne, NMF, Gamma Mu ’88 (University of Missouri-Kansas City) is vice president and co-founder of Kissick Construction Company. Brother Browne, with more than 20 years of professional construction management experience, works across the Midwest, especially in the Kansas City area.

His position includes: estimating, budgeting, value engineering, managing projects contracting and overseeing field operations for heavy civil work. He works with a variety of well-known clients with single contracts as much as 120 million dollars.

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Maj. Gen. Kevin A. Leonard, Delta ’79, currently commands the Military Surface Deployment and Distribution Command at Scott Air Force Base in Illinois for the U.S. Army. Among his awards and recognition he is a recipient of the Distinguished Service Medal. ___________________________________________________

Webb graduated from UCM with a bachelor’s degree in economics with minors in chemistry and biology. He manages domestic and international businesses in Mongolia, Mexico, China, Africa, Australia and the United States. He is also an innovator with almost 20 patents. His business ventures include an energy company known as U-Fuel, a charter aircraft company, real estate, banking and his Webb School in China, which teaches English to Chinese children, among other business experiences.

Webb has served as the president of the Sigma Tau Gamma Foundation and helped in the establishment of the Marvin Millsap Headquarters Building in Warrensburg, Mo. He was also instrumental in developing the UCM Foundation and even served as its first president.

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300 Attend 90th A nniversary Celebration of Beta Chapter at Truman State More than 300 members and guests participated in the reunion that celebrated the 90th anniversary of the chartering of Beta Chapter at Truman State University in Kirksville, Mo. - the largest chapter reunion in Sigma Tau Gamma history.

Alumni traveled from 22 states and China to attend the event on July 29-31. The reunion was held exactly 90 years from the weekend when two Founders, Allen Nieman and Leland Hoback, and a third member of Alpha chapter took a train from Warrensburg to begin Sig Tau’s growth as a national fraternity.

Plans for the reunion spurred the Beta Alumni Association to raise nearly $40,000 to fund improvements to the chapter house. Many alumni sponsored commemorative bricks on the walkway leading to the chapter house entrance, a project chaired by Richard H. Holmes, Beta ’74, alumni president.

The weekend began with the Beta Open Golf Tournament held at the Kirksville Country Club, highlighted by a hole-in-one by Joseph B. Galkowski, Beta ’65. Brothers and guests registered at the Days Inn, which served as the host hotel for the event and location of the opening reception on Friday evening.

Dr. Troy Paino, president of Truman State, welcomed everyone to the campus during a catered barbecue luncheon held on the chapter house grounds at noon on Saturday. Dr. Paino spoke of Sigma Tau Gamma’s exemplary tradition of leadership and the many contributions to the campus that the chapter has made over the years. William P. Bernier, DMF, Iota ’71, Executive Vice President, presented a framed photograph of Beta’s chartering in 1921 to the chapter.

A highlight of the luncheon was the unveiling of a portrait of Walter H. Ryle IV, Beta ’54, who became chapter advisor in 1964 and served for more than 30 years in that capacity. He also received a book of congratulatory letters from members in tribute to his extraordinary commitment to the fraternity.

Following an afternoon of brothers sharing time with long-time friends, they filled the banquet room of the Shrine Club for an eventful reunion dinner. Dr. Lloyd J. Cleaver, Beta ’72, surprised the chapter by bringing a baseball inscribed by Hall of Famer Stan Musial, Beta Iota ’62, congratulating the chapter on its anniversary. He then auctioned off two baseballs autographed by Brother Musial, which brought $1,500 each to benefit the chapter’s house renovation fund and its scholarship program.

The final event was an Interfaith Service held on Sunday morning in the Atterberry Brotherhood Center of the chapter house.

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Four of the seven Beta chapter alumni who have served as national president are pictured above with Executive Vice President Bill Bernier (right). Pictured from left are Keith Dinsmore, Max McGowan, Scott Troester and D. W. Cole.

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From the September 1963 SAGA: The Blue Notes, Beta’s barbershop quartet. Left to right: Bill Lewis, Barry Bloom, Jim Soderstrom and Dick Carruthers

Rev. Barry Bloom, Beta ’64, led the service and presented a memorable homily, which highlighted the theme, “We Shall Remember Them,” in memory of the 680 deceased brothers.

“It was truly a spectacular celebration of our nine decades of leadership, service and brotherhood,” said Keith C. Dinsmore, WCMF, Beta ’65, who served as general chairman for the event.

Brother Dinsmore, who served as Executive Director from 1966 to 1973 and was the 21st national president, published a Beta Chapter directory, with information about its more than 2,275 initiates.

Throughout the weekend, music was provided by a talented quartet, three of whom had been members of the “Blue Notes” nearly 50 years ago. Led by William A. Lewis, Beta ’64, the quartet included Dr. Richard L. Carruthers, Beta ’65, Edwin L. Phelps, Beta ’68, and Brother Bloom. Harvey B. Young, Jr., Beta ’41, was honored as the oldest brother in attendance and Phillip S. Kreutz, Beta ’97, was recognized for traveling the greatest distance, having come from Shanghai, China.

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2011 State of the Fraternity Address Above: Members of the Board of Directors and Headquarters staff at the 2011 Sue Kay Strategic Leadership Awards Banquet.

Right: Alumni and collegiate members from the Beta Upsilon Chapter (from left): Paul Mueller, PMF '71; Joseph Feldhouse, EMF '69; Timothy Klypchak '13; Joseph Vinoski '14; Garth Lampkin, '91.

Sig Tau also expanded to two new campuses this past year, which included Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville and Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. Director of Expansion Michael Smoll and Expansion Counselors Frank Vanco and Ryan Binkley recruited 38 associate members for the opening of the SIU-e Provisional Chapter and 27 new members at Virginia Tech.

For the current 2011-12 academic year, Sig Tau has been invited to expand on the campuses of three institutions. Michael Smoll again heads the expansion team with new Expansion Counselors Derek Kaimann and Paul Manly. They are working at the University of North Carolina-Charlotte, Florida Institute of Technology this fall and Purdue University in the spring.

“Industry” Relationships In this past first year of Sig Tau’s enhanced expansion program, the Headquarter’s staff gained a reputation for excellence. They have presented at the annual conventions of the Association of Fraternity Advisors, Association of Fraternal Leadership and Values, and Southeastern Interfraternity Council Association. In addition, Director of Chapter Development Addison Schopp presented at three Undergraduate Interfraternity Institute programs.

Sig Tau staff also assisted several campus-based professionals with the development of their expansion programs. All of these formed relationships enhance the reputation of Sig Tau and lead to brighter prospects for continued expansion success.

In April, our Regional Vice Presidents participated in their second annual meeting with the Board of Directors to address their responsibilities and engage in important discussions.

Meetings and Conclaves The Earl A. Webb Academy of Principled Leaders, the 90th Anniversary Grand Chapter and our five Regional Conclaves were well-planned, well-attended programs that happened because of excellent involvement and leadership on the part of Sig Tau staff, alumni, volunteers and the Board of Directors.

Enhanced Communication Headquarters staff further supported chapter service with accelerated development of Internet and social media services. The Sigma Tau Gamma website, which was completely revamped last year, is updated weekly with news and programming information.

The award-winning Path of Principles website delivers our core program instantly to all new members, parents, campus officials and member prospects.

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Several previously existing chapters have reopened their doors.

On April 30, 2011, the Beta Iota Chapter at California University of Pennsylvania rechartered with 37 members. The Gamma Phi Provisional Chapter reopened at the University of Southern Indiana in Evansville with 26 associates and is working towards chartering.

During the 2010-11 school year, every chapter that asked for help received it. Chapter Development was a great priority, as staff visited 37 chapters and provisional chapters. Additional chapters received visits from volunteer officers and telephone coaching.

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Richard Harguindeguy, Sigma Tau Gamma’s national president, made the State of the Fraternity Address on Aug. 6, 2011 at the Sue Kay Strategic Leadership Conference. His presentation covered Sig Tau’s past year and his projections for the future.

As Harguindeguy’s presentation demonstrated, Sig Tau staff, volunteers and member leaders are making great strides to continue the tradition of another successful academic year.

In 2010, Sig Tau launched the “Path of Principles Chronicle,” a monthly newsletter to all collegiate member, alumni volunteers, advisors and campus officials. A special newsletter is printed and mailed to campus Greek Affairs officials quarterly. The SAGA of Sigma Tau Gamma magazine is also published quarterly, a rarity in the Greek world where semi-annual publications are now the norm.

The SAGA is also available to members and non-members alike in an online reader format found on the website.

The investment in enhanced staffing with a communications professional is key to these advancements and others. Our Communications Professional Cara Mahon maintains regular updates to the Sig Tau Facebook groups, LinkedIn Account, Twitter and YouTube.

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Sig Tau also launched a live chat feature on its website and is the first fraternity or sorority to do so. Visitors are presented with a dialog box via which they may ask a question, make a suggestion or comment. During business hours, Addison Schopp or Cara Mahon will respond, otherwise a message can be left that will be emailed directly to the staff.

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The Fraternity entered the 2010-11 fiscal year with serious accounts receivable and risk management issues. Alpha Delta from Western Illinois University, Pi Chapter at Indiana University of Pennsylvania and Xi Chapter at Fairmont State University had charters withdrawn.

Four provisional chapters failed to make satisfactory progress towards chartering and were also closed. These chapters included Appalachian State University, Rogers State University, Southwestern Oklahoma State University and University of North Carolina Pembroke.

The year began with 67 chapters and provisional chapters. After closing seven and adding three, Sig Tau is at 63 before expansion efforts began for the 2011-12 academic year.

Risk Management A new insurance standard has been enacted. It reduces coverage to $100,000 per chapter. In the short run the Risk Management Fee will not go down. In the long run, this policy, together with better risk management practices, will reduce insurance costs and hopefully attract fewer lawsuits.

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National Philanthropy The Board of Directors adopted Special Olympics as Sig Tau’s national philanthropy. Tom Morgan, president-elect, chaired the task force to selecting the philanthropy and Jeremy Daus is the new national philanthropy coordinator.

Strategic Plan The Board of Directors adopted a six-year Strategic Plan that was discussed at SLC roundtables and follows the six Principles. The Strategic Plan was featured on page 14 of the last Summer SAGA, which can also be found at www.sigmataugamma.org.

Star Studded Year The 2010-11 year was launched with a great Dynamic Recruitment presentation from Woody Woodcock, the most acclaimed expert in fraternity recruitment. Jenny Rabas, who was recognized with the Outstanding Alcohol Education Program award by the Association of Fraternity Advisors in 2011, presented her program in person at the Earl A. Webb Academy of Principled Leaders. Our own Stan “The Man” Musial, Major League Baseball Hall of Fame hero, received the Presidential Medal of Freedom.

Grateful Remembrance SLC was named in honor of Leona Sue Kay who served Sigma Tau Gamma for 37 years. The 2011 Summer SAGA was a tribute to Sue Kay.

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by Marvin Millsap, is awarded by the Sigma Tau Gamma Foundation to assist talented young brothers, firmly committed to the ideals of Sig Tau, with the pursuit of graduate and professional degrees. This year two members were selected at the Sue Kay Strategic Leadership Conference, each receiving $1,000 scholarships.

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Revenue and Membership Grows Operating revenue grew by 5.76 percent. The 2010-11 fiscal year was the first full year using Omega Financial Systems for billing and collections. Naturally, there were challenges, but Sue Kay and Addison Schopp worked hard in this area and continued improvement in the current fiscal year is expected.

Membership has also grown. Recruits increased to 911 from 873 last year. Over five years, annual associates recruited increased by 15 percent. Initiates increased to 853 from 813 last year. Over five years, annual initiates increased by 43 percent. College membership increased to 2,327 from 2,084 last year. Over five years, annual membership increased by 21 percent.

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percent to 37. To continue to enhance membership growth, Sig Tau joined a select group of five national fraternities engaged in a pilot study on member retention. The Phired Up research division is conducting the study during the fall 2011 semester.

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Mike McKenzie, CSM, Beta ’11, graduated from Truman State University in May with a Bachelor of Science degree in biology. He began classes at the University of MissouriKansas City School of Dentistry this fall, working towards his Doctor of Dental Surgery.

Robert Slater, Alpha Omega ’08, graduated from Missouri University of Science & Technology with a Bachelor of Science degree in nuclear engineering. He is currently working on his Master of Science in mechanical engineering from the University of Missouri-Columbia.

This Fellowship is named in honor of the late Michael J. Steinbeck, Sigma ’65, who was the 19th national president.

The goal of the Steinbeck Fellowship is to advance the entry of ethical young men into the highest levels of leadership in our society. Recipients of the Fellowship are selected by the Society of the Seventeen each year and presented at the national convention.

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Sue Kay Strategic Leadership Conference Review The Sue Kay Strategic Leadership Conference took place in San Antonio, Texas August 5-7, 2011. Undergraduate and alumni members from collegiate chapters across the United States gathered to enjoy brotherhood, and to actively plan and develop the future of Sigma Tau Gamma.

Highlights of the event included a day of fellowship at Six Flags Fiesta, the honoring of outstanding chapters and individuals at the awards breakfast and banquet, and roundtable discussion sessions.

These provided the chance for members to participate in conversations about the Fraternity Strategic Plan, the new national philanthropy of Special Olympics, Omega Financial and Dynamic Recruitment.

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The following Sig Taus were recognized for their successes over the past year at the Sue Kay SLC:

Emmett Ellis Chapter Scholarship Award Winner: Beta Iota, California University of Pennsylvania

Winner: Epsilon Rho, Salisbury University

Winner: Alpha Phi, Southeast Missouri State University

Runners-Up: Beta Iota, California University of Pennsylvania Beta, Truman State University Delta, Emporia State University Gamma Beta, University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point

Runners-Up: Gamma Chi, Michigan Tech University Epsilon Rho, Salisbury University Epsilon Omicron, Monmouth University Delta Pi, University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown

Thomas Hutsell Chapter Efficiency Award

Earl A. Webb Most Improved Chapter Award

Winner: Beta Kappa, University of Wisconsin-LaCrosse

Winner: Beta, Truman State University

Runners-Up: Gamma Chi, Michigan Tech University Beta Upsilon, Cleveland State University Beta Tau, Slippery Rock University Delta, Emporia State University

Runners-Up: Delta, Emporia State University Epsilon Rho, Salisbury University Beta Iota, California University of Pennsylvania Gamma Beta, University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point

E. Kennedy Whitesitt Communications Award

Robert Nagel Jones Charitable Projects Award

Winner: Epsilon Rho, Salisbury University

Winner: Alpha Psi, Penn State University

Runners-Up: Delta Pi, University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown Gamma Beta, University of Wisconsin- Stevens Point Alpha Phi, Southeast Missouri State University Gamma Pi, Steven F. Austin State University

Runners-Up: Delta Pi, University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown Epsilon Omicron, Monmouth University Delta, Emporia State University Epsilon Rho, Salisbury University

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Christopher Mauer Man-Mile Award

Winner: Beta, Truman State University

Winner: Delta Alpha Chapter, East Carolina University – 5,848 man-miles

Michael J. Steinbeck Graduate Fellowship Award Winners: Robert Slater, Alpha Omega Mike McKenzie, Beta

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Stan Musial/Eric Hillman Sportsmanship Award Winner: Alex Williams, Delta Alpha

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Sig Tau for Life: Duchesne Proudly Serves Country and Fraternity For the brothers of Sigma Tau Gamma, the story of the 17 men who founded our Fraternity more than 91 years ago is a familiar one. We recognize the heritage of our Founders as veterans of World War I and the bonds that helped them establish a fraternity. Following their collegiate days, they continued to serve their fraternity, many of them becoming the first national officers, securing the legacy of Sig Tau for future generations.

Years later, brothers are following the footsteps of our Founders by serving our country and our Fraternity.

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One Brother’s Story Brian Duchesne, Epsilon Theta ’99, became involved with Sigma Tau Gamma in the spring of 1996. His older brother, Mark, was a Founding Father of the colony of Sig Tau that Brian decided to pledge at Plymouth State University in New Hampshire. From that moment on, Brian prided himself on staying involved with everything Sig Tau had to offer, along with being a leader on campus and blasting the stereotype of the typical frat guy.

Brian served on Plymouth State University’s judicial board, was an admissions representative, orientation leader, resident assistant and a member of the lacrosse team. His senior year, he served as the student advisor to the college’s trustee/faculty board on freshmen retention. He also worked as a student police officer and worked parttime on weekends as a police officer in his hometown. Staying focused on school as well, Brian graduated in 1999 with a bachelor’s degree in graphic design.

Duchesne took on the challenge of being an advisor at his alma mater, Epsilon Theta, which had been struggling. On top of military training, working full time and teaching combat lifesaver classes, Brian always made time to work with Epsilon Theta and help them turn around to a strong chapter.

Keeping Sig Tau Close Brian was deployed on Sept. 11, 2010 to the Middle East. He works at Camp Buehring in Kuwait and is hoping to return home in early fall to Above: Brian Duchesne earlier this year in the Middle East. his wife and two sons, Aidan (2) and Below: Duchesne proudly displays his Sig Tau flag wherever Liam (1). Brian’s flag has proudly he goes. been displayed since his deployment and still hangs above his bunk.

“Sig Tau for me, runs deep,” said Duchesne. “I carry a patch with our crest on it on my aid bag, and when I look back on my life, I see my decision to join Sig Tau as one of the greatest decisions that I have made.”

After basic training at Fort Leonard Wood in 2004 and his marriage to Jillian in 2005, Brian was stationed at Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington D.C. After a few years, Brian and his wife were stationed at Fort Sam Houston in San Antonio, Texas, where he worked as a teacher. While living in Texas, Brian realized he really missed being a part of Sig Tau and decided to research local chapters to stay involved as an alumni advisor. He served as advisor saga Fall '11

“It was great to get back into being involved with the boys,” said Duchesne. “So when we returned to New Hampshire in August 2009, I knew that I wanted to do the same with my home chapter.”

“In my post graduate years, Sig Tau has provided me with an opportunity to continue to serve our Fraternity as an advisor and that is not something I take lightly,” added Duchesne.

As a young alumnus member, Brian stayed in touch with his fraternity brothers and came back for several recruitment events, Homecomings and initiations. In 2003, he returned to school at Saint Anselm College to work on his teaching degree. There he met his wife, Jillian, who was a member of the ROTC program. The following spring, Brian enlisted with the New Hampshire Army National Guard, and later that year became engaged to Jillian.

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Duchesne says he takes every opportunity to tell others that he is a Sig Tau, and even discovered one of his officers is a brother from South Dakota. Besides his family and faith, Brian is most passionate about the service to his country and fraternity.

“Upon recycling back to civilian life, I will look back on this time of service as a time of great sacrifice and test of personal strength,” noted Duchesne. “I see this as keeping a long and proud legacy of Sig Taus that have come before me and served our country when they too were called. Our Founders were veterans and I am honored to be called a veteran and even more I am proud to be called a Sig Tau veteran.”

Duchesne does not know what the future has in store for him when he does return from deployment. However, he does know that his future will always have Sig Tau in it.

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2011 Ellsworth C. Dent Finalists Announced The Ellsworth C. Dent “Man of the Year” was established in 1966 to recognize up to five distinguished graduating seniors. The award is the most prestigious individual honor for collegiate members of Sigma Tau Gamma. Applicants are judged according to their academic achievement, chapter and campus leadership, service to their campus or community, honors, scholarship and personal character. Applicants must also submit an essay on their career objectives. The winner was selected by the Society of the Seventeen after interviews during the Sue Kay SLC. This year’s “Dent Man of the Year,” Michael McKenzie was announced at the annual Awards Banquet. served as secretary of Order of Omega. As an undergraduate, he accumulated approximately 360 hours of community service for a variety of organizations.

Michael E. McKenzie, CSM, Beta ’11, graduated Magna cum Laude from Truman State University in May. He received a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology with a 3.75 overall GPA. This fall, Mike is attending the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Dentistry.

The following four Sig Taus were the finalists for the “Dent Man of the Year” Award: Gregory D. Weitzel, CSM-EF, Beta Kappa ’11, graduated with honors from the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse this past May. He received a bachelor’s degree in therapeutic recreation and pre-professional physical therapy, and a 3.7 overall GPA. He plans on becoming a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist and eventually become a doctor of physical therapy for adolescents.

Greg served as executive vice president, vice president of programs, recruitment chair, special events chair and on the judicial board for Beta Kappa. He served as the vice president of finance, vice president of recruitment, public relations chair, activities chair and his chapter’s delegate for the Interfraternity Council. He also

Pat received several scholarships including: Perdue Scholar, Sea Gull Century, Chuck Figiel Greek Award, Presidential Scholar and Provost Scholar. He was also awarded the Trevor Landis Greek Member of the Year, 2010 Campus Life Award, Who’s Who in American Colleges and Universities, Homecoming King, Chapter Brotherhood Award for Leadership and made the Dean’s List.

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H. Martin Jayne, associate professor and chair at Truman State University and advisor to the Interfraternity Council, said of Mike: “You will be hard-pressed to find a graduate who better exemplifies the qualities recognized by the Ellsworth C. Dent Man of the Year Award. Mike led (his) chapter with courage and integrity and his service extends well beyond the chapter.”

As a Founding Father of Epsilon Rho, Pat served in the positions of vice president of finance, fraternal education chairman and associate class executive vice president for his chapter. He was president of the Interfraternity Council and the Student Government Association at Salisbury University. He was a peer leader for Bacchus Gamma, New Student Orientation and Freshman Preview. He volunteered with Relay for Life, Special Olympics, Operation: Welcome Home Troops and several community cleanups. He was in three honor societies: Order of Omega, Beta Gamma Sigma and Phi Eta Sigma.

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Mike was the 2011 Earl A. Webb Academy of Principled Leaders Intern. He served as president, executive vice president and judicial board member for Beta Chapter. Mike was also the Blue Key Honor Fraternity Rush Chair, a member of the Up Til’ Dawn Executive Board and the American Student Dental Association Secretary. Throughout his undergraduate career, he completed more than 500 hours of community service for national and local organizations.

Greg received many awards through his chapter, including the Benny Oliver Brotherhood Award, Highest GPA, the Paul Szczesny Iron Man Award, Outstanding Community Service, Delta Zeta Iota Leadership Award, Up and Coming New Member and Emerging Greek Leader. He was honored at the UW-L Celebration of Leadership and Involvement for Outstanding Undergraduate Volunteer. He is a member of Eta Phi Alpha Co-ed Honor Fraternity and Order of Omega where he received the Patrick W. Halloran Scholarship. He is also a four time Roskens Scholar.

Patrick Gotham, CSM, Epsilon Rho ’11, graduated from Salisbury University in May with bachelor’s degrees in marketing and management. Pat received a 3.7 overall GPA. During this summer, he completed an internship with a small public relations firm called Affect and continues to work in the PR field.

Paul Manly, CSM, Epsilon Rho ’11, graduated from Salisbury University this past spring with a bachelor’s degree in marketing and a 3.2 overall GPA. He is currently using his experience as a Founding Father of the Epsilon Rho Chapter to expand Sigma Tau Gamma to other campuses as an expansion counselor on the Headquarters Staff. After serving the Fraternity, Paul plans on working in the marketing field, focusing on brand management.

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Paul was chapter president, vice president of membership and founding associate class vice president of membership of Epsilon Rho. He was the public address announcer for Salisbury University Athletics for all four years of his college career. Paul participated in fundraisers for Relay for Life and Maryland Special Olympics, was a participant in the ECHO National Direct Marketing Challenge and was an administrative assistant for Salisbury University Advancement.

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Paul was honored with several scholarships and awards including: Epsilon Rho’s Principled Man of the Year, Dean’s List at the Franklin P. Perdue School of Business, Roskens Scholar and the Delegate Wayne Norman’s District 35A Scholarship.

Matt Kochenower, CSM, Delta ’11, will graduate this December from Emporia State University with a bachelor’s degree in marketing. Matt completed an internship this summer with Enterprise Rent-A-Car and upon graduating plans to attend Wichita State University to obtain his master’s degree.

Matt is currently the chapter president of Delta Chapter and was previously the vice president of programming. He served as his

Matt received Delta Chapter’s Outstanding New Member and Active Member Awards, and the IFC’s Wayne H. Reynolds Outstanding New Member Award. He is a Roskens Scholar and received the Emporia State Hornet Scholarship, Youth Entrepreneurs of Kansas Scholarship, Esther M. Sears Memorial Scholarship and Dr. Harry L. and Sharon Sue Stephens Scholarship. He was also honored by the Campus and Community Relations Committee as Outstanding Committee Member.

Chapter Eternal Glenn Dale Blankenhorn, D.O., Beta ’45, joined the Chapter Eternal on April 2, 2011 at the age of 88. Brother Glenn grew up in Kirksville, Mo. and attended what is now Truman State University until he joined the army during World War II. He served in the European Theatre and received two bronze stars. Glenn married and started a family while operating a family medical practice in Lapeer, Mich. where he delivered more than 5,000 babies during his 40 years of service. After retiring, he moved to South Carolina continuing to treat patients and volunteer in his community.

John Marr, Alpha ’41, joined the Chapter Eternal on May 3, 2011. Brother John received his undergraduate degree from the University of Central Missouri. He then served in the U.S. Navy from 19421946, where he served in the South Pacific.

He returned to Missouri and taught college classes for one year in Rolla, Mo. before returning to school himself. He went on to receive his master’s degree from the University of Missouri-Columbia and his doctorate in mathematics from the University of Tennessee. After receiving his degrees he taught at Kansas State University from 1953 until his retirement in 1986.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Ada P. Marr. He is survived by his son, Stephen K. Marr and two grandchildren, Erin and Jamison.

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chapter’s delegate to the Interfraternity Council, Associated Student Government Senator, vice chair for Campus and Community Relations Committee, and is a member of Order of Omega. He volunteered with Emporia State through the Campus Safety Walk, canned food drives and fundraisers for the Emporia Public Library. He also volunteered with national organizations such as St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital and the American Cancer Society.

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David R. Janson, Beta ’52, joined the Chapter Eternal on May 23, 2011. He was 81. Brother David was born on Jan. 30, 1930. He graduated from what is now Truman State University with a bachelor’s degree in art. He was editor of the college yearbook, captain of the tennis team, and during his senior year, was elected student body president and designed the college seal.

David enlisted in the U.S. Army from 195254. After his military service, he married his college sweetheart, JoAnn Howell, and attended Boston University, receiving his MBA degree. He moved to Boulder, Co. where he served the Boulder Valley School District (BVSD) as Supervisor of Pupil Services for 34 years.

He is survived by his wife of 56 years, JoAnn; two daughers, Carol Kechulius and Jennifer McIntyre; and two grandchildren.

William (Bill) J. Kish, Beta Gamma ’62, joined the Chapter Eternal on Aug. 19, 2011. Brother Bill graduated from Youngstown State University with a bachelor’s degree in business administration. He went on to graduate from the University of Akron School of Law in 1970. After graduation, he practiced law in Canfield, Ohio.

Bill was a member of the YSU golf team while in college. He was then a member of the YMCA Golf League for more than 50 years and served as its president for several years. He was also a member

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He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Mary Katherine (McClure) Kish, who he married in 1966. He is also survived by two sons, John and William Jr. John Thomas, Beta ’57, joined the Chapter Eternal on March 15, 2011 at the age of 75. John was a native of Lancaster, Penn. He attended Truman State University, where he became a member of the Beta Chapter. He finished his degree at Millersville State University with a Bachelor of Science in education. John served as a corporal in the U.S. Army with the medical corps. He then worked as a middle school teacher, but later established a career as a stockbroker. He was an accomplished tennis and golf player and taught tennis at several racquet clubs in Lancaster.

John is survived by his wife of 43 years, Henrietta. He is also survived by his daughter, Luan Thomas-Brunkhorst; sons, Howard, John II, Anthony, and George; and seven grandchildren.

Dennis Cockshoot, Beta ’71, joined the Chapter Eternal on June 19, 2011 at the age of 61. Brother Dennis was born on July 5, 1949. He graduated from Northeast Missouri State University (now Truman State University). He served in the Iowa Army National Guard and Army Reserves for 30 years retiring at the rank of Major in 1999. He owned and operated K & D

Chapter Eternal each of the seventeen Founders. His work resulted in a unique composite of Founders with their signatures as they appeared on the founding petition and was used as a cover of the Golden Anniversary edition of the SAGA (left).

Clothiers for 24 years. He also taught Industrial Arts and coached several sports. He was previously married to Gay Ann Barry. He remarried in 2002 to MaryAnn Sims.

Dennis is survived by his wife, MaryAnn; children, Nicole Ellis and Jarrad Cockshoot; stepson Scott White; five grandchildren and two step-grandchildren. He is also survived by his mother, Dorothy M. Cockshoot.

Dale is survived by his wife of nearly 65 years, Mozelle, and three daughters, Sharon, Brenda and Gena. He is also survived by three grandsons, a great granddaughter and a sister.

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He is survived by his wife, Joann, and their two sons, Robert and Jack Henry. He is also survived by four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

Dr. Winton Covey, Alpha Lambda Hon., 1929-2011 Winton G. Covey, long time Alpha Lambda Faculty Sponsor and 1983 recipient of the Prof. Grubbs Distinguished Advisor Award, passed away Aug. 26, 2011 in San Francisco. He was 82.

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In 1951, his family moved to Albuquerque where he was the art director/designer for Ward Hicks Advertising Agency for 13 years. During that time, he received his Master of Fine Arts Degree from the University of New Mexico. He then became Artist-of-Residence at New

Mexico Tech in Socorro, N.M. After a few years he moved to Portales where he became a fine arts professor at Eastern New Mexico University. There he received the President’s Award and upon retirement in 1987, was given emeritus status and later recognized as a Distinguished Professor.

Following his service, William furthered his education with a master’s degree from the University of Missouri-Columbia in 1956. After graduation, he taught high school math at Niles Township High School in Skokie, Ill. from 1956-1985. He served as an adult leader in the Boy Scouts and was a member of the Tribe of Mic-O-Say.

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Dale E. Hamlett, Beta ’44, joined the Chapter Eternal on May 30, 2011. He was 89. Brother Dale was born on Aug. 15, 1921 in Missouri.

He graduated from Truman State University in Kirksville, Mo. Two years later he married his college sweetheart, Mozelle Lowe. He then studied at the Art Institute in Chicago and became a package designer.

William R. Henry, Alpha ’52, joined the Chapter Eternal on Aug. 31, 2011.

He was born on May 6, 1930. He graduated from Southwest Missouri State University with a bachelor’s degree in education. Brother William served in the 36th Combat Engineer Group of Korea from 1953-54.

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Roy Lee Warner, Beta Epsilon ’69, joined the Chapter Eternal on Oct. 15, 2010. He became a Sig Tau at Shippensburg University in Pennsylvania.

Winton was born in Glen Daniel, W. Va., in 1929. During WWII, his family moved to Baltimore, Md., where Winton completed high school and earned his bachelor’s degree at Johns Hopkins University.

Serving as a tank commander in the NATO allied forces during the Korean War, he attained the rank of captain and was awarded the Bronze Star. After returning to the U.S., Winton continued his academic career by completing his Ph.D. in Soil Science at Texas A&M and transitioned from research agronomist to associate professor of meteorology at Cornell University in 1965.

In 1968, Winton moved back to southern West Virginia, and settled in Lerona, where he taught Natural Sciences at Concord College (now Concord University) until his retirement in 1994.

Dr. Covey was active in Rotary, Lions Club and the Mercer County Historical Society. He also took pride in playwriting. Members of Alpha Lambda Chapter performed in his three comedies in the style of Aristophanes and two Mummers plays that were performed on campus.

Winton is survived by his wife of 59 years, Mary Chihiro Ono Covey and daughters Mandy Covey and Amy Barron. He was preceded in death by his son, David Bruce Covey.

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Foundation News 2011 A nnual Chain of Honor Campaign What is the Sigma Tau Gamma Foundation and how is it related to Sigma Tau Gamma Fraternity? This is probably a question you have asked yourself at one time or another.

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Sigma Tau Gamma Foundation started in 1966, when the Fraternity’s forward-looking leaders recognized that it needed financial support to meet the growing needs of its collegiate members. The resolution for this challenge was to develop an educational foundation that operated solely on the charitable support of its alumni members and friends.

At the time, many American college fraternities began establishing foundations. Through the support of tax-exempt donations, fraternities found it possible to provide quality programming and greater scholarship opportunities for their members.

Young men have many options when joining a fraternity. When you joined, what was it that attracted you to Sigma Tau Gamma? Was it the leadership opportunities, personal growth through the six Principles or the opportunity to belong to something bigger? It is through the Foundation that the Fraternity is able to provide these kinds of opportunities that young men desire of their collegiate experience today.

The educational programming that our members receive at the Earl A. Webb Academy of Principled Leaders, Regional Conclaves and at each chapter are crucial in helping our members succeed, not only as a Sig Tau, but also as a student, future leader and a man.

Has Sigma Tau Gamma made a positive difference in your life? If it has, then give back.

Pay it forward and allow this new generation of men to be afforded the same opportunity you once experienced when you were just beginning your journey.

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Donating is simple and can be done: • Online at www.sigmataugamma.org (Click on Donate in the bottom right corner).

• Phone us at 660-747-2222.

• Mail: P.O. Box 373, Warrensburg, MO 64093 (Make check payable to Sigma Tau Gamma Foundation).

Every contribution is a significant link to our Chain of Honor. Help us reach our goal by joining the Chain of Honor Campaign.

Keep up with the progress the Foundation is making. We will post updates on our web and social media sites.

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