Chapter News
by John Holloway • March 2007 • 9 Comments •
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Alabama (Alpha-Phi)
The University of Alabama System Board of Trustees approved the budget for Lambda Chi Alpha to build a freestanding alumni hall next to the chapter house. The addition includes 17 single-occupant dormitory rooms.
Bowling Green State (Phi-Mu)
The chapter received the 2006 Hollis A. Moore Philanthropy Award, the 2006 Hollis A. Moore Community Service Award, and the 2006 Bronze Achievement Award for Chapter Excellence.
Chapter President Joseph M. Koval (2007) won the first ever Thomas D. Hayn Outstanding IFC Chapter President Award, renamed for Thomas D. Hayn (2006), the former chapter president who died in April 2006. The award is presented to the IFC president that demonstrates outstanding chapter leadership, motivational ability, strong character, and ideals.
Bucknell (Delta)
The chapter won the 2006 IFC Recruitment and New Member Education Award. John MacFeeters (2007) won the IFC Outstanding Athlete Award.
California State-Sacramento (Phi-Pi)
Led by President and CEO Christopher Quinn (1990), Corporate Transportation Solutions, Inc. was a named one of three finalists for the Limousine & Chauffeured Transportation Magazine’s Operator of the Year Award at its annual convention and trade show in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Delaware (Lambda-Beta)
Ken Ruck (1991) is the head of wireless and interactive for MTV Network Kids and Family Group. He is responsible for the wireless and interactive content for any brand or property within MTV Networks that targets children or families.
East Carolina (Iota-Upsilon)
Chapter Alumni Adviser Bruce Whitten received the IFC Alumni Adviser of the Year Award. He has served as alumni adviser for the past four years during which time the chapter house was renovated, an outstanding debt to the General Fraternity was paid, and chapter membership doubled.
Florida Southern (Epsilon-Xi)
Rob Collins (1984) was named the corporate vice president of advertising for Herschend Family Entertainment based in Norcross, Georgia. Previously, Collins was the president of Focus Point Advertising in Charlotte, North Carolina, a company he founded specializing in tourism marketing.
Houston Area Alumni Association
Approximately 15 alumni, including U.S. Congressman Kevin Brady (South Dakota 1976), attended the Houston Area Alumni Association reception held on January 16, 2007.
Illinois State (Beta-Omicron)
Chapter alumni held a reunion at the Shrine Center in Addison, Illinois.
Kutztown (Sigma-Gamma)
Jeff Slostad (1996) opened Global Libations, a coffee shop located in Kutztown, Pennsylvania.
Lehigh (Gamma-Psi)
Brad Schroeder (1983) died. James Kelly (1986) died July 11, 2006.
Los Angeles Area Alumni Association
Approximately 15 alumni attended the Los Angeles Area Alumni Association reception held on January 30, 2007, hosted at the home of Academy Award-winning make-up artist Michael Westmore (California-Santa Barbara 1961).
Louisiana State (Upsilon)
Clifford Rinehart was selected as a member of the Pilgrimage Garden Club court that will reign during the first half of the pageant performance March 9 to 24, 2007, at the Natchez City Auditorium in Natchez, Mississippi.
Louisiana Tech (Theta-Psi)
William Dozier Jr. (1943) died February 12, 2007. He was the former editor and publisher of the ”Kerrville Daily Times” in Kerrville, Texas, and served in World War II, the Korean War, and the U.S. Navy Reserve until his retirement as a commander.
Louisville (Zeta-Sigma)
Organized by Joe Johnson (1979), approximately 80 alumni gathered for a reunion during Homecoming Weekend. Events included a golf outing, tailgate party, attending the football game, a continental breakfast at the chapter house, and a gathering at the house of Bill Wetherton (1964).
Memphis (Zeta-Theta)
Jeff Foley (1977) died January 30, 2007.
Miami-FL (Epsilon-Omega)
Frankie Laine (HON), an honorary member of Lambda Chi Alpha and one of the most popular entertainers of the 1940s and 1950s, died February 6, 2007. He is perhaps best remembered by younger generations for his recordings of the theme to the hit TV Western “Rawhide” and the theme to Mel Brooks’ 1974 big-screen Western spoof “Blazing Saddles.”
Miami-OH (Zeta-Upsilon)
Jamie Adams (1985) is the deputy for avionics and software, constellation program for NASA at Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas. He was previously with The Boeing Company.
Michigan (Sigma)
Chapter members Ethan Rein (2007) and Andrew Turckes (2008) joined brothers from Michigan State and Kettering for the first informal Midwest ritualist conference.
Chris VanDeusen (2008) was elected to the Executive Board of the Interfraternity Council as 2007 vice president of internal affairs.
Doug Sayranian (2009) is a member of the Greek Activities Review Panel, the judicial branch of the Michigan Greek system.
The chapter achieved a significant milestone for the fall semester with a 3.20 GPA, which topped both the all-men’s and the all-fraternity averages. Sigma’s new initiates also topped the IFC new men’s GPA with a 3.18. The alumni association rewarded the chapter’s achievements with monetary awards and plaques to be permanently displayed in the chapter house.
Michigan State (Gamma-Omicron)
A Michigan Sports Hall of Fame inductee, Ray Lane (1953) spent 40 memorable years as a play-by-play man and sports broadcaster. Lane’s broadcast career spans football, baseball, and basketball, plus he also spent several years as a TV sports anchor and sports director.
Minnesota State (Lambda-Delta)
The chapter earned a 2.79 GPA for the fall 2006 semester, ranking second of all fraternities.
Missouri-Kansas City (Sigma-Rho)
Chapter Vice President Tyler Mustowon the Mr. Congeniality 2007 Award at the Court Warming game.
Aaron Welch (2006) was named 2007 Greek Alumnus of the year.
Newport Beach Area Alumni Association
Approximately 30 alumni attended the Newport Beach Area Alumni Association reception held on January 31, 2007.
North Dakota (Epsilon-Zeta)
The chapter earned a 3.01 GPA for the fall 2006 semester, placing it third among all fraternities. In addition, the chapter hosted Director of Chapter Services John Holloway (High Point 1993) for a ritual workshop in a three-day event.
Northeastern State (Delta-Beta)
Approximately 25 chapter members volunteered their time to cater the Tahlequah City Hospital’s annual Heart Ball Gala. Brian Konieczny (2007), Jake Prill (2008), and Chris Cone (2008) were named to the Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges.
Oklahoma (Gamma-Rho)
The chapter was named intramural champions for the fall 2006 semester, the 10th time in the past 15 semesters that the chapter has won this honor.
Oklahoma City (Theta-Delta)
David Nunn (1953) died February 13, 2007.
Oregon (Zeta-Omicron)
The university’s student newspaper profiled the success of the chapter’s resurgence on campus.
Oregon State (Alpha-Lambda)
Former chapter president John Cockerham (2003) received a 12-month fellowship to serve as a CEO-in-training with Samaritan Health Systems, the Corvallis-based health care organization. During his fellowship, he will shadow Samaritan Pacific Communities Hospital CEO David Bigelow and Samaritan North Lincoln Hospital CEO Jack Flaig.
Edward Gustamante (1986) died April 18, 2006.
Penn State (Zeta)
The chapter partnered with Alpha Sigma Alpha sorority to raise $212,000 in the university’s 2007 dance marathon, finishing in the top three.
Randolph-Macon (Kappa-Tau)
On February 2, 2007, the Grand High Zeta declared the chapter inactive due to an unhealthy undergraduate culture that is inconsistent with the core values, traditions, and ideals of Lambda Chi Alpha. Under inactive status, the chapter is closed and no member can represent the organization, or conduct events in the name of Lambda Chi Alpha.
Rose-Hulman (Theta-Kappa)
A 1973 Lambda Chi Alpha Alumni Achievement Award recipient, Charles Stock’s (1932) lifetime achievements were profiled in the Terre Haute, Indiana, newspaper. Stock was named one of America’s most outstanding scientists in 1954, and he was highly lauded for his many years of cancer treatment research.
Samford (Theta-Alpha)
Larry Wall Jr. (1988) joined the U.S. Army Reserve.
San Antonio Alumni Association
Approximately 25 alumni attended the San Antonio Alumni Association reception held on January 17, 2007.
San Diego Area Alumni Association
Approximately 35 alumni attended the San Diego Area Alumni Association reception held on January 29, 2007.
Southeastern Oklahoma State (Pi-Sigma)
Chapter members and alumni attended a reception on February 10, 2007, to celebrate the chapter’s new charter.
Tennessee-Chattanooga (Zeta-Phi)
The chapter initiated its 1,000th member in January 2007.
Texas-El Paso (Zeta-Epsilon)
The chapter earned a 2.94 GPA for the fall 2006 semester, better than all the Greek GPA’s and higher than the all-male and all-female averages. This has earned the chapter the highest GPA for the second year in a row.
Texas-San Antonio (Phi-Upsilon)
Greg Mikesell (1999) is featured in the most recent issue of university’s Sombrilla. Mikesell is currently the president of Definitive Custom Homes in San Antonio, Texas.
Towson (Phi-Omega)
Chapter members raised $5,422 during the Maryland State Police Polar Bear Plunge, an annual fund-raiser for Special Olympics Maryland.
Villanova (Beta-Iota)
The chapter celebrated its first Associate Member Ceremony since its re-colonization.
Wake Forest (Theta-Tau)
Former chaplain Edgar Christman (1950) received the Medallion of Merit, the university’s highest award for service.
West Chester (Lambda-Kappa Colony)
The chapter earned a 3.08 GPA for the fall 2006 semester, which was the highest of all the fraternities and above the all-men’s GPA.
Western Illinois (Beta-Tau)
Bill Helton (1991) works as a nurse at Bon Secours Hospital in Grosse Pointe, Michigan.
Wittenberg (Nu-Zeta)
The chapter earned a 3.15 GPA for the fall 2006 semester, which was the highest of fraternities and above the all-men’s average.
Bob Freese Says:
March 2nd, 2007 at 7:07 pmGreat job guys!
Maury Hanes NZ339 Says:
March 2nd, 2007 at 7:36 pmFinally — something on Nu Zeta zeta. Keep up the outstanding GPA. It’s better than Bob Freese ever got.
Danny Rothbard Says:
March 2nd, 2007 at 8:43 pmHi - great newsletter as always!
A small correction - The Towson chapter is no longer a colony (it is listed as “Phi-Omega Colony”) - we earned chapter status in the fall of 2005.
bob howard Says:
March 3rd, 2007 at 3:16 amwhat is nationals plans for beta-lambda zeta-morehead state U.????? I am alumni and I am interested in seeing my chapter come back
Anthony Snyder (BGSU92) Says:
March 3rd, 2007 at 8:59 amCongratulations to the Phi Mu Zeta Chapter at Bowling Green State University. Nice job bringing home some new hardware for the trophy case!
Chad Nolan DBZ 52 Says:
March 4th, 2007 at 12:19 pmAs an alumni, I am very proud of your community service in Tahlequah. Please keep submiting all those good works that you do. It is very enjoyable to read everything you do and it brings back memories of the good old days. Keep up the good work!!!!
B. Caesar Cubillos Says:
March 6th, 2007 at 5:33 pmAmazing. I have to say I’m incredibly proud to see my Zeta Epsilon chapter at UTEP with the highest GPA among the greek organizations. I wish it could have been done when I was chapter president, but hey… at least I can say I helped leave behind a legacy.
Larry Perkins Says:
March 6th, 2007 at 11:32 pmWe never seem to have any information from Epsilon Phi
Nicholas Ford Phi-Ep 542 Says:
March 12th, 2007 at 6:16 pmGreat job everyone. Just to let everyone know, the Men of Phi-Epsilon, who were recently shut down, are doing well and are still acting as brothers. So if anyone is ever in Southern California and the Fullerton area, feel free to come by. We are always open for brothers.