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Foundation Sponsors Boot Camp for New Chapter Presidents The following article from The SAGA is about the first annual Chapter Presidents Boot Camp, now known as the Earl A. Webb Academy of Principled Leaders.

Nearly 30 new chapter presidents filled the Marvin Millsap Headquarters Building for the first Chapter Presidents Boot Camp during the Christmas break. The program was sponsored by the Sigma Tau Gamma Foundation.

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The presidents began the conference December 20, with a review of Fraternity history, organization and governance. Following lunch the presidents learned about the Sigma Tau Gamma Foundation, Chapter Management Program, records maintenance, and Fraternity standards. After dinner the presidents participated in a ritual exemplification and heard Dr. Ralph C. Bedell and Marvin Millsap speak on Brotherhood.

The Saturday program began with seminars on pledge education, social programming and a discussion on philanthropy and community responsibility. After lunch the presidents selected from among three seminars; chapter housing, alumni newsletters and member discipline. Next was a leadership seminar on goal setting, time management, team building and the transfer of knowledge.

Marvin Millsap concluded the afternoon program with a talk entitled “You Can Make A Difference.”

The boot camp concluded with a banquet at which President Ronald W. Erickson delivered a special message and certificates were presented to the presidents. A second boot camp is planned for new chapter presidents elected during the second semester. It will be held April 24-27, 1986 at the headquarters.

Volume 82 • Issue 1 (475-360) • Winter 2011 The SAGA of Sigma Tau Gamma (R2001.1.4) is published quarterly

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Foundation News Volume 82 • Issue 1 (475-360) • Winter 2011

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The following chapter presidents were inspired by Schermer’s call to action to support the Foundation and became CSMs: Charles Sochor – Beta Omega Sam Partyka – Iota Matthew Ziance – Delta Pi Ahren Peplow – Beta Gamma Ethan Roark – Gamma Phi

Reflections________________________ 2 Foundation News__________________ 3 Chapter News____________________4-7 Alumni News__________________ 12-13 Chartering Task Force to Study New Chapters_____________ 13 Chapter Eternal________________ 14-15

On the Cover:

(Main photo) Nate Dixon, CSM, Beta Iota ’12, as Homecoming King with Jami Williams, Homecoming Queen at the California University of Pennsylvania.

(Side photos – top to bottom) 1) Jeffrey Sachs, CSM, Beta ’11, as Homecoming King at Truman State University. 2) The Beta Chapter’s Homecoming float.

3) The Gamma Xi chapter house decorated for Homecoming.

4) Pat Gotham, Epsilon Rho ’11, with fellow brothers after being selected as Homecoming King at Salisbury University.

5) Gamma Xi brothers before performing at their Homecoming variety show.

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Each year at the Webb Academy, there is a Foundation Luncheon where participants learn about the importance of the Sigma Tau Gamma Foundation and Collegiate Sustaining Member program. Foundation President Michael Schermer, IMF, Gamma Psi, Hon., was the keynote speaker at this year’s luncheon. He explained how the Foundation supports many Fraternity programs including most of the participation in the Webb Academy, which is paid for by a grant that covers travel, lodging, meals and programming.

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Ten chapter presidents became Collegiate Sustaining Members while they attended the 2011 Earl A. Webb Academy of Principled Leaders in January. The Collegiate Sustaining Member program offers a way for undergraduate members to support the Sigma Tau Gamma Foundation and become part of the Wilson C. Morris Fellowship. These students make a $1,000 pledge with an initial $100 gift. The remaining $900 is to be donated over a period of time not to exceed nine years after graduation.

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Learn more about Sig Tau Chapter’s Homecoming festivities throughout this issue.

Caleb Everett – Beta Zeta Ryan Hughes – Epsilon Mu Matt Kochenower – Delta Justin Workman – Mu Jehron Bendokas – Gamma Tau These members were recognized at the closing banquet of the Webb Academy and were given their CSM medallions. Jehron Bendokas received an eternal flame pin with his additional gift of $150.

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Chapter News Beta Gamma (Youngstown State University) On Oct. 23, 2010, five brothers of Beta Gamma Chapter took it upon themselves to help a family in need by teaming up with Habitat for Humanity to build a new home. The brothers worked alongside other members of the community on a variety of activities such as siding the house, building a shed and installing insulation.

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“We were proud to get out into our community and give back to those in need,” said Anthony Bucci, Beta Gamma ‘13. “It was a great time and we are looking forward to helping another family in need.”

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Pictured: (left to right) Mike Adamson ‘12, Adam Hinerman ‘11, Anthony Bucci, James Milby ‘12, and Ray Michaels CSM-EF ‘10.

Epsilon Mu Finally Has a Place to Call Home The fall semester saw new letters placed on a house in Fraternity Row at the campus of Marshall University. The new Sigma Tau Gamma home currently houses five Epsilon Mu brothers along with the chapter’s alumni advisor, Lee Tabor, Epsilon Mu ‘05. It provides a centralized location for the chapter and has also impacted their recruitment, helping them grow in membership by 300 percent.

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Gamma X i (University of Wisconsin-P latteville) The Gamma Xi brothers had a tremendous showing at their Homecoming, themed back to the 90s, held Oct. 3-9, 2010. They placed first overall among the Greek organizations and won the Spirit Award. They also won first place in Trivia, Variety Show and Yell Like Hell. They placed second in the Obstacle Course and Scavenger Hunt and third in House Decorations.

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Gamma Beta (University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point) The Gamma Beta Chapter has learned that philanthropy goes beyond donating money, and requires donating time to those who need it the most. This academic year the chapter made the Boys & Girls Club their main focal point in their quest to positively influence the youth of Stevens Point.

Since the beginning of the fall 2010 semester the men of Gamma Beta Chapter have volunteered three brothers daily to tutor at the Boys & Girls Club. Through this, the brothers have become pivotal role models.

They believe that by empowering the youth in the community to do great things, they are developing good leaders for America.

They have attended multiple events with the youth, volunteered at a haunted house and have helped the children write essays for scholarships so that they will have the ability to receive higher education. One of the most memorable events to the brothers was the first annual Lock-In they hosted for the male youth of the Boys & Girls Club.

The Gamma Beta Chapter hopes to continue their great connection with the Boys & Girls Club, and through this exemplify what the Fraternity can do for the community of Stevens Point.

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The Gamma Xi brothers before performing at the Homecoming variety show and the Gamma Xi chapter house decorated for Homecoming.

Epsilon Mu (M arshall University) Six Epsilon Mu brothers represented Sig Tau well in intramurals at Marshall University. Pictured are Ian Alsvary, Curry Wooldridge, Charles Lyons, Jussi Saari, Zach Alexander and Cameron Miller who won the wallyball championship on their campus.

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The brothers of the Beta Iota Chapter braved 19-degree weather to raise more than $500 for Alzheimer’s disease research. For eight hours the brothers “canned” their neighborhood in California, Pa. asking for donations.

The chapter also worked at a local food pantry during food drives and helped the American Legion assemble care packages for men and women serving in the military during the fall 2010 semester.

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The Beta Iota Chapter began this semester with more community service, participating in the MLK day of service on their campus, where they made cards for patients at St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital and veterans in the VA Hospital in Pittsburgh. The chapter is also excelling academically, receiving a 3.25 GPA last semester.

Michael Ooten, Beta Zeta ’11 (University of Central Oklahoma), was recognized for his excellence in leadership, academics and service with a scholarship from the national Order of Omega, an honor society for junior and senior Greek students who are in the top three percent at their college or university.

Ooten, a senior public relations major, is one of only 13 students in the nation to receive this $750 scholarship. This past year, he served as president of UCO’s chapter of Order of Omega.

Beta Tau (Slippery Rock University) The brothers of Beta Tau Chapter held their 3rd Annual Alumni vs. Actives Flag Football Game at Slippery Rock University on Sept. 11, 2010. The Active Chapter pulled out a close win 3028; however, the alumni still hold the competitive 2-1 lead in the series. The game had the largest attendance to date with 35 brothers.

Brothers pictured: (left to right) (bottom) Joe D’lacich, AJ Hull, Anthony Belos, Brandon Jackson, Ian Haley (active president), Anthony Bello, Vince Papley, Mike Weber, Devin Dorian, Dave Marasco, Nick Bello, Josh Rawding, Andrew Guerriero, (top): Tom Weaver, Justin Neal, Rich Cantolina, Nick Reno, Ross Moore, Nick Sargent, Josh Burkert, Mike Kowolski, Sean Gallagher, Teddy Wright (alumni president), EJ McLaurin, Mike Motko, Joe Carvaretta, Glenn Pfluger, Tyler Hines, Alex Truman, Mike Dailey and Tom McPherson.

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Gamma Chi (M ichigan Tech University) The Gamma Chi Chapter made the television news for their efforts in making safety a priority. The Gamma Chi house holds up to 20 brothers so taking safety precautions is a must.

Officers from Tech Public Safety and Houghton City, along with Houghton firefighters were invited to visit the Gamma Chi Chapter house. The brothers gave a tour of the house, and discussed safety issues and improvements. The first responders received an idea of the floor plan in case there was ever an emergency. To finish off the morning the brothers fixed breakfast for their guests.

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Gamma Chi brothers taking a break from talking safety with the Houghton Officers to play a game of foosball.

Delta P i (University of P ittsburghJohnstown) For the past several years, the men of the Delta Pi Chapter have volunteered at the Salvation Army Toy Mission in Johnstown, Pa. The brothers help organize and select toys to be sent to children of underprivileged families on Christmas Day. Pictured (from left): Brian Krumenacker, Allen Skoranski, Derik Swope, T.J. Rohrabaugh, Josh Lenart, Bryce Sessions, James Pugh, Derek Price, David Komoroski, Michael Cerveris, Jake Shirk and Stan Charie.

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Sig Taus Honored as Homecoming K ings

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Alumni reunions, tailgates and football games are just some of the events that took place this past fall as Sig Taus from around the country celebrated their schools’ Homecomings. Several of our fellow brothers were nominated to represent their chapters as Homecoming candidates and won the Homecoming King title. Congratulations to all of the following Sig Taus who were honored by their schools.

Jeffrey Sachs, CSM, Beta ’11, won Homecoming King at Truman State University in Kirksville, Mo. “I was surprised when I won Homecoming King,” said Jeffrey.

“I was humbled by all of the support my friends and brothers provided, but more than anything, I was excited that I was able to represent Sig Tau as Homecoming Royalty.”

The Beta Chapter was paired with Sigma Kappa Sorority to compete as a team in numerous Homecoming competitions, such as sidewalk painting, trivia contests, lip sync performances and float building. The Sig Tau/Sigma Kappa team placed second overall.

Pat Gotham, Epsilon Rho ’11, was selected as Homecoming King for Salisbury University. Pat went through a first round interview to get his name on the Homecoming ballot. Pat received 45 percent of the total votes to put him in the lead heading into the Homecoming pageant. At the pageant Pat competed in an opening dance number, Sea Gull Wear (school pride clothing), first date wear, talent, formal wear and interview. Pat came out victorious and participated in the rest of the Homecoming events of the week as Homecoming King. He was officially crowned at halftime of the Homecoming game by the president of Salisbury University.

Pictured is Pat Gotham (middle) after winning the pageant with fellow Epsilon Rho brothers who came to support him.

Nate Dixon, CSM, Beta Iota ’12, won Homecoming King at the California University of Pennsylvania on Oct. 15, 2010.

Nate competed against 20 other men for the title.

“It was nice to bring back such an honor to the Fraternity,” said Nate. “It was also awesome to make my family proud including my father who is a Sig Tau Alumnus, and to put Sig Tau on the map since we are so new as a provisional chapter.”

Nate’s chapter participated in float building and community service as part of their Homecoming festivities. The chapter also hosted alumni events at their house.

Pictured is Nate Dixon as Homecoming King with Jami Williams, Homecoming Queen.

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Chapter presidents, along with Fraternity staff and volunteers, gathered at the birth place of Sigma Tau Gamma in Warrensburg, Mo., Jan. 5-8, 2011 for the Earl A. Webb Academy of Principled Leaders. This annual conference that began in 1986 is a unique opportunity for newly elected chapter presidents to discover the opportunities and challenges associated with their office, while enjoying brotherhood and learning about the history of the Fraternity.

A faculty of the Fraternity’s staff and volunteers began arriving Jan. 5 to prepare for the event. The five regional vice presidents: Ken Vaughn, WCMF, Delta Delta ’86, Jeremy Daus, Jeremiah King, WCMF, Gamma Nu ’02 Philip Jeanfreau, Pi ’99, and James Johnston, PMF, Delta Xi ’01, participated

in a training program that prepared them not only for the Webb Academy, but also for their volunteer roles beyond the weekend in Warrensburg. Jason Paul Gomez, Gamma Pi ’99, academy dean, and Zach Brown, CSM, Beta Gamma ’10, assistant dean, along with the help of Mike McKenzie, CSM, Beta ’11, academy intern, guided the values-based curriculum for the weekend.

After nearly 50 chapter presidents checked-in to the Marvin Millsap Headquarters Building Jan.6, the evening began with National President Richard Harguindeguy, IMF, Beta Omicron ’78, leading the Opening Meeting Ritual. The first program, What is Fraternity, was led by Gomez before the night concluded with the Ceremony of Initiation.

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Regional Vice President Philip Jeanfreau meeting with the Southern Region chapter presidents.

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1. Several chapter presidents take time to look over the new Path of Principles Manual. 2. All of the chapter presidents participating in the art of recruitment program. 3. Members of the Three Rivers Region holding a regional meeting.

4. Participants enjoying brotherhood and snacks at the poker tournament.

Participants began the first full day of the Webb Academy on Jan. 7 with breakfast at the Alpha Chapter house followed by a Heritage Tour led by Executive Vice President Bill Bernier, DMF, Iota ’71. The tour was a chance for collegiate members to explore where Sig Tau originated and to learn about the rich history of the 17 Founders at Central Missouri State Teachers College, now the University of Central Missouri.

For the rest of the weekend, the chapter presidents participated in a number of programs that taught them about the Chapter Management Program, Omega Financial, the art and science of recruitment, the McCune Metrics, leadership, risk management, goal planning and more. Although the Webb Academy is

Regional Vice Presidents (back row, left to right): Jeremiah King, Philip Jeanfreau, Ken Vaughn, (front row): Jim Johnston and Jeremy Daus.

filled with hard work and education, there was also time for brotherhood. The brothers enjoyed a night of bowling and the academy concluded with a banquet, casino night and poker tournament.

The banquet was a formal event that recognized the hard work that made the weekend so successful. Several members pledged to be Collegiate Sustaining Members and were given medals courtesy of the Sigma Tau Gamma Foundation that sponsors the Webb Academy by funding travel, lodging, meals and programming. National White Rose Sweetheart Kara Fox attended the banquet and also participated in the poker tournament.

Members of the Southern Region gather in the Founders’ Library.

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Blue Goes Green The Beta Chapter at Truman State University is embracing the green movement with the creation of the “Blue Goes Green Committee.” The committee began at the beginning of the 2010 academic year when Brothers Connor Kellogg and Dan Hunkins noticed the TV and all of the lights were on in the chapter house, yet no one was home. After the high electric bill, the brothers decided to quit being wasteful with electricity and to go green.

The “Blue Goes Green Committee” was born and started taking action immediately. The committee started small by simply turning off lights in rooms where no one was present and turning down the air conditioner. The committee then expanded their goals when Brother Brent Wildhaber created the “Go Green Fall Break Checkout,” where brothers would turn off and unplug everything in their rooms, except their refrigerators, while they were gone on their break.

Alumni News Rich Rider, Beta ’68 (Truman State University), is in his 17th season as head basketball coach at California Lutheran University. Rider began coaching at CLU in 1994. He has since helped the CLU Kingsmen claim their fourth and fifth Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Championships and three second place finishes.

Prior to his coaching career at CLU, Rider was the athletic director at the Boise Unified School District in Idaho and coached basketball at Boise State University and Chapman University. Rider received his bachelor’s degrees in business administration and health from Truman State University (then Northeast Missouri State University), where he was a starter for the basketball team for three years. He went on to receive his doctoral degree in physical education from the University of Utah.

Rider’s wife, Janie, was Beta’s White Rose Sweetheart and finalist for the National White Rose Sweetheart as a student. They have three children Jon, Scott and Missy.

Richard D. Ward, Alpha Lambda ’60 (Concord University), is a retired school administrator and was honored by South Miami Middle School in 1991 when the school named its auditorium after him. More recently, the Florida State Legislature named the street in front of the school Richard D. Ward Way.

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The green initiatives the committee implemented have already paid off.

The first electric bill the brothers received after the birth of committee was reduced by almost $500! The brothers are also continuing to grow their efforts by teaming up with several sororities to get the word out by wearing “Go Green” T-shirts around their campus.

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Founding members of the Blue Goes Green Committee (from left): Dan Hunkins, Connor Kellogg and Brent Wildhaber.

The committee is currently working on starting a recycling program and fixing broken light switches so they can be turned off. They also recognize the “Greenest Brother of the Week” and the “Largest Carbon Footprint.”

The brothers think green by living by the motto, “It’s not a choice, it’s a lifestyle.”

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“We like to have fun on the committee,” said Kellogg. “We figure the committee is a great way to help cut back our waste, which helps save money, all while having a good time.”

Eric Hillman, Alpha Lambda ’83 (Concord University), was recognized by his alma mater with the new athletic locker room at Concord University named in his honor. Hillman is an entrepreneur who owns Europa Sports Proucts, a successful sport supplements distributor. Hillman played football at Concord University during his college years and contributed greatly to the renovations of the locker room.

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Mu Chapter (Oklahoma State University) Mu Chapter alums gathered at Southeastern Oklahoma State University during Homecoming on Oct. 9, 2010 to help retired chapter advisor Dr. Earl B. Kilpatrick celebrate his 90th birthday.

James E. Morey, Beta Chi ’66 (University of Nebraska-Kearney), was presented with the International Entertainment Buyers Association’s Lifetime Achievement Award on Oct. 4, 2010 in Nashville, Tenn.

Longtime friend and client, Dolly Parton, presented him with the award.

Morey launched a personal management company, Gallin Morey & Associates, in the 1980’s with his former partner Sandy Gallin. Together they managed the careers of artists such as Michael Jackson, Neil Diamond, Mariah Carey, Kenny Chesney, Dolly Parton and many others. Morey also developed a successful career as an expert on concert touring, breaking many box office records.

Morey started a new company that he chairs, Morey Management Group, in 1999. The company has offices in Los Angeles and Nashville. Morey is married to his wife of 42 years, Trudi. They have three children and six grandchildren.

Epsilon Mu (M arshall University) Beginning in the summer of 2010, Epsilon Mu alumnus, Lee Tabor, began the quest to connect long lost brothers and to gain exposure to the Epsilon Mu Alumni Association. With the help of fellow brothers, Joe Weekley, Derek Brown and Alex Breighner, the Epsilon Mu Alumni Association was officially recognized by the Fraternity Headquarters last September. The total membership has grown to 17 members. Plans to establish a local scholarship program, fundraisers and retreats for the chapter are currently underway.

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Chartering Task Force to Study New Chapters

Fina is Oklahoma M ayor of the Year

Piedmont is a suburban community of nearly 4,000 citizens on the northwest side of Oklahoma City.

Brother Fina is a director in the office of Oklahoma Lt. Governor Jari Askins.

Aaron Michael Fox, Epsilon Mu ’07 (Marshall University), is the president and founder of Huntington, West Virginia’s Downtown Neighborhood Association (DNA). The DNA was founded to organize public discussions on issues that affect the quality of life in downtown Huntington, and send representatives to inform metro officials of the group, as well as to coordinate community service projects and social gatherings.

Sig Tau has had excellent success over the past several years with expansion; however, it would be more productive if provisional chapters received their charters more quickly. Working with this chartering process will keep the Fraternity growing at leading universities.

“The Chartering Task Force will develop a report that identifies the resources and material needs of new provisional chapters so they can navigate the chartering process,” said Michael Smoll, Director of Expansion.

Four people will bring unique and useful experiences to the task force. Joy Helsel, Sigma Kappa, will serve as the chairman. She is a campus based professional advising Greek life at California University of Pennsylvania.

Frank Vanco, Gamma Psi ‘09, is an alumnus of Illinois State University where he was president of the then 130-man Gamma Psi Chapter. Frank is currently an expansion counselor for Sig Tau where he has worked on expansion projects at several universities.

Pat Gotham, Epsilon Rho ‘11, is a senior at Salisbury University in Maryland, home of our newly chartered Epsilon Rho Chapter.

As a founding member of Epsilon Rho, Pat brings first-hand knowledge and experience of the chartering process from a provisional chapter’s perspective.

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Mayor Fina’s commitment to service extends to fellow mayors and their Oklahoma communities. This is evident in his work as MCO vice president which includes his latest initiative to organize mayors to go to the State Capitol to debate issues facing Oklahoma municipalities in January during the Mayors’ Congress.

“The result of the task force will be high quality chapter development programs for new and existing chapters,” said Addison Schopp, Director of Chapter Development. “To say I am excited about the outcomes would be an understatement!”

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During Mayor Fina’s tenure Piedmont has taken great strides in infrastructure development that before had been stagnant. During his first year of service, a stalled $4.25 million water project was completed after many years of being behind schedule. Also during his first year, the city experienced major storms that eventually resulted in an Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality consent order due to discharge. Unfazed, the mayor and city staff crafted a sewer project to do more than just fix the problem. The city sewer system now has enough service capacity to meet projected needs for the next 15 years.

Sigma Tau Gamma recently developed volunteer “Task Forces” to study specific areas of Fraternity development. The task forces will identify solutions that help advance the Fraternity to its highest potential. The newly formed Chartering Task Force will begin its work soon.

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Mike Fina, Delta Epsilon ’98 (Texas State University) mayor of Piedmont, is the recipient of the 2010 Oklahoma Mayor of the Year Award representing communities with less than 5,000 populations. He was presented the award from the Mayors Council of Oklahoma (MCO) during the Sept.

30, 2010 Oklahoma Municipal League (OML) Annual Awards Breakfast.

Ken Bernier, NMF, Iota ‘77, is an alumnus of Kent State University’s Iota Chapter. Ken has served as a chapter advisor for Delta Rho Chapter at Miami University and has worked as a national volunteer for the Fraternity. Ken’s professional experience lends itself well to a task force focused on training and development.

“We must dedicate ourselves to the collegiate members of Sigma Tau Gamma,” added Smoll. “Our newest members should receive the highest quality training in Fraternity operations and our founding principles.”

The Fraternity is currently seeking volunteers for another Task Force to revise the finance manual. If you or someone you know is a good candidate for this position, please contact Addison Schopp: addison@sigmataugamma.org.

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Chapter Eternal Charles B. “Buzz” Adams, Beta ’57, joined the Chapter Eternal on Oct. 4, 2010. Buzz was born Jan. 1, 1934 in Kirksville, Mo. He attended Truman State University. He served in the United States Army from 1953-56, after which he returned to Truman State University and graduated in 1957. He then graduated from the University of Missouri Law School in 1962.

He returned to Kirksville to practice law until his retirement in 2004 when he moved to Aventura, Florida.

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Buzz was united in marriage in 1956 to Shirley Dye, who preceded him in death. He is survived by his wife, Lea; and two children, John Adams and Debi Boughton. He is also survived by eight grandchildren, one great-grandchild and three stepdaughters.

Charles ‘Pete’ Elliott, Alpha ’46, joined the Chapter Eternal on Aug. 15, 2010. He was 90 years old. He was born Oct. 17, 1919 in Independence, Mo. He attended the University of Central Missouri and played varsity football, serving as team captain. He then went on to receive his master’s degree from the University of Missouri-Kansas City. After completing his education, he served during WWII as a Marine pilot. After the war, Elliott worked 40 years for the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education in vocational rehabilitation.

Brother Elliott was preceded in death by his wife, Betty. Survivors include his daughter, Bettina Walls, two grandsons and four great-grandchildren.

Glen L. LaFrombois, Beta Mu ’61, joined the Chapter Eternal on Nov. 1, 2010.

Brother Glen, who was 71 years old, was born on Dec. 11, 1938 in Green Bay, Wis. He received his B.S. in Education in 1961 from the University of Wisconsin – Oshkosh.

He then went on to receive his master’s in counseling in 1968. Glen spent 40 years in education as a high school English teacher and counselor. He received the prestigious Mielke Outstanding Educator’s Award in 2001 just prior to his retirement.

Glen is survived by his wife of 50 years, Jean Tank. He is also survived by his two daughters, Linda Sue Endres and Lisa Jean Duff, and three grandchildren.

Dr. Gary P. Jelinek, Beta ’67, joined the Chapter Eternal on May 29, 2010 at the age of 64. Brother Jelinek was a general surgeon and surgical oncologist in Detroit, Mich. He graduated from Truman State University in Kirksville, Mo. He went on to graduate from Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1972. He was in private practice for many years, then decided to transition to a cosmetic surgery practice specializing in hair transplantation. He founded and was Medical Director of the Michigan Hair Loss Institute and was a member of numerous professional organizations.

Gary is survived by his wife, Mary Lee Anzick, three sons, Craig, Steven and Christopher, and daughter Andrea. He is also survived by two grandsons, his mother, brother and sister.

Lt. Col. David G. Beckman, Beta ’65, of Clifton, Va., joined the Chapter Eternal on May 4, 2010 at the age of 66. A native of Quincy, Ill., his college career at Truman State University was interrupted by the Vietnam War. He served for nearly 22 years in the U.S. Army including two tours in Vietnam and assignments in Germany, Korea and Australia. Brother Beckman received his bachelor’s degree in economics from St. Martins University and his master’s degree in logistics management from the Florida Institute of Technology. After retirement in 1989, he began a second career as a contract manager for the U.S. Postal Service until 2005.

Brother Beckman was buried at Arlington National Cemetery with full military honors. He is survived by his wife, Linda Dunleavy Beckman; daughter, Dara Bieling; four grandchildren and two step-children. He was preceded in death by his son, Douglas, in 1997.

Russell C. Vannoy Jr., Beta ’55, joined the Chapter Eternal on July 30, 2010. He was 77. He attended Truman State University and then graduated from Harvard University. He received his Ph.D. from the University of Rochester. He was an associate professor of philosophy at SUNY-Buffalo for 34 years until he retired in 1994. He was best known for his 1980 book, Sex Without Love: A Philosophical Exploration, which is widely cited.

He was active as chairman and speaker in meetings of the Society for Philosophy of Sex and Love.

Gerald “Gerry” Carmody, Beta ’72, joined the Chapter Eternal Sept. 2, 2010 at the age of 60. Brother Gerry was born and raised in Oak Park, Ill. He attended Truman State University in Kirksville, Mo. He worked as manager of Skyline Farms in Kenwood, Iowa. He was co-developer of Rock Island Brewing Company and five other Mississippi Brewing Companies in Iowa and Illinois. He moved to Panama City Beach, Fla. in 1991. Gerry is survived by his wife, Gail, and son, Peter.

Robert C Hogenson, Beta ’58, joined the Chapter Eternal on May 2, 2010. Brother Robert, a native of Kirksville, Mo., attended Truman State University. He received a master’s degree from Louisiana State University and a Ph.D. from Michigan State University. He taught music at the University of Delaware for 32 years and was awarded emeritus status upon his retirement in 2001.

He wrote nearly 50 musical works for instruments, ensembles and orchestra. The Atlanta Symphony Brass, Milwaukee Symphony, Honolulu Symphony, Delaware Symphony as well as other musical groups and hundreds of soloists and ensembles at the University of Delaware have performed his music. He and his wife, Evelyn, made their home at Landenberg, Pennsylvania in their retirement years.

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Kenney Seeger, Beta Phi ’75 (Southwestern Oklahoma University), joined the Chapter Eternal on Dec. 31, 2009.

Kenny was 57 years old. He was an accomplished pilot and a successful businessman. He claimed God to be the true pilot of his own life. He is survived by his mother, Joy Seeger Mahan, and three sisters.

Brother Crump is survived by his wife, Lugene (Rust) Crump. He is also survived by his three children, Seth, Lindsey and Sarah, and one grandson.

Jerry D. Reece, Beta ’61, joined the Chapter Eternal on Dec. 13, 2010 at the age of 78. Brother Reece served in the United States Air Force during the Korean War. He then graduated from what is now Truman State University in Kirksville, Mo. He was a flight instructor for many years and retired in 1998 as an owner/ operator of Precision Sharpening Service. Jerry was an active volunteer at BroMenn Regional Medical Center in Normal, Ill. He is survived by his wife, Sonja; a son, Jay; and two grandchildren.

Armon Adams, Beta ’38 (Truman State University), joined the Chapter Eternal on Dec. 3, 2009. Brother Adams served in the United States Army during World War II. Following his army career, he taught school in Lee’s Summit and La Plata, Mo., before moving to Marshalltown, Iowa. He was chair of the music department at Marshalltown High School for 31 years until his retirement in 1981. He is survived by his wife, Shirley; two sons, six grandchildren and several great-grandchildren.

Charles Clark, Alpha ’38, joined the Chapter Eternal Dec. 21, 2010 at the age of 94. He was born June 2, 1916. He attended Central Missouri State Teachers College (now the University of Central Missouri) and graduated with a bachelor’s degree in

George Kent Kuesel, Beta ’41, joined the Chapter Eternal Sept. 16, 2010. He was 90 years old. Brother Kuesel was born in Little Falls, Minn. He received a bachelor’s degree from Northwest Missouri State Teacher’s College, now Truman State University. He went to Texas in 1942 as a member of the Plainsmen Quartet. He entertained north Texas listeners for many years as an “Early Bird” on WFAA-AM radio.

Professionally, he was known as George Kent and sang at the Fair Park band shell through the ‘60s, as well as at thousands of weddings, funerals and church services over the years.

Kuesel married Maurine George in 1944. Mrs. Kuesel died in 1984. He married Judy Ball in 1995. In addition to his wife and son, Mr. George is survived by a brother, Fred Kuesel; a stepdaughter, Peggy Moore; a stepson, Chester Ball; eight grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

Strategic L eadership Conference The 2011 Strategic Leadership Conference will be held Aug. 5-7 in San Antonio, Texas. The SLC brings together undergraduate and alumni members from all college chapters, alumni associations and alumni chapters to learn about national programs and develop strategies for addressing organizational challenges and opportunities.

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He taught English at several universities including DePaul University and Roosevelt University in Chicago, and was a founding member of the Institute for Continued Learning. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Edith, and their two daughters, Karen and Katie. He had five grandchildren.

He had three children: JoAnn, John and Margaret. He lost his first wife, Mary Jo, in 1973. He later married Dorothy Redeker.

He is survived by his wife, Dorothy; his son, John; and four grandchildren.

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Dr. Henry E. “Hank” Scott Jr., Beta ’54, joined the Chapter Eternal on Oct. 11, 2010. Brother Scott was 82 years old. He received his bachelor’s degree from Truman State University and served in the armed forces. He then received his master’s degree from the University of Chicago and his Ph.D. from the University of Wisconsin.

He attended the University of Missouri-Kansas City earning a Master in Education. He was soon drafted and served the Signal Corps at Camp Crowder, Mo. After serving in the armed forces he continued his career as a merchant and became the owner of Foster’s, where he worked until his retirement in 1987.

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Dr. Jay G. Crump, Beta ’73, joined the Chapter Eternal on Nov. 26, 2010 at the age of 60. Brother Crump attended Truman State University where he was chapter president of the Beta Chapter. He then went on to receive his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine. He practiced in the state of Washington for several years until returning to Missouri in 1981, when he joined the staff at Phelps County Regional Medical Center in Rolla, Mo. He was Director of Emergency Services for 13 years and was then named Vice President and Chief Medical Officer.

education and commerce. After graduation, he taught commerce in several small rural schools in Missouri and married his wife Mary Jo Foster.

There is much to experience and see in San Antonio including the Alamo, River Walk, Six Flags Fiesta Texas, the historic Menger Hotel Bar, unique golf course destinations, an exciting nightlife and more. It is never too early to start preparing for such an event.

Students can apply with their institutions’ Student Government Associations for scholarships and grants and begin budgeting now. We hope to see you in San Antonio!

For more information and registration, visit the Sigma Tau Gamma Web site at: www.sigmataugamma.org/slc.

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MISSION The mission of the Sigma Tau Gamma Foundation is to support the Scholarship, Leadership and Citizenship programs of Sigma Tau Gamma through the charitable gifts of our alumni members and friends. Donations are fully deductible for income tax purposes.

The Foundation’s annual fund income for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2010 was $106,500.

With those funds, and revenues from its investments, the Foundation provided $103,500 in grants.

Programs funded by the Foundation include: • Academy of Principled Leaders – Benefit: new chapter presidents receive three days of intensive leadership training.

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