Chapter News
by John Holloway • April 2007 • 10 Comments •
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Atlanta Area Alumni Association
Approximately 40 alumni attended the Atlanta Area Alumni Association reception on March 8, 2007, hosted by Lambda Chi Alpha Educational Foundation Board Member David Burch (Georgia 1973) at the Ansley Golf Club. Executive Vice President Bill Farkas (Butler 1988) presented a Fraternity update. Earlier in the day, Associate Director of Alumni Relations Josh Lodolo (California State-Northridge 2004) hosted a lunch meeting for 10 alumni who were interested in formalizing the Atlanta Area Alumni Association.
Ball State (Iota-Alpha)
David Brunk (1972) is entering his ninth year as commissioner of the Northeast-10 Conference. Prior to his involvement in intercollegiate athletics, Brunk owned and operated several minor league baseball franchises for the Kansas City Royals and the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Butler (Alpha-Alpha)
Dr. Rolla D. Burghard (1938) died March 12, 2007. A graduate of the Indiana University School of Medicine, he served as a U.S. Navy medical officer during World War II. After the war he became a family physician, emergency room physician at Community Hospital, and retired as the founding director of Community Hospital MedCheck. Burghard served as Butler’s chapter adviser, and as the chapter’s alumni finance chairman where he championed fundraising efforts that led to the complete renovation of the chapter house. For his long service to the Fraternity, Burghard received Lambda Chi Alpha’s highest honor, the Order of Merit, at the 1990 General Assembly in Orlando, Florida.
Central Missouri State (Lambda-Pi)
Chapter members donated nearly 500 volunteer hours to help the Youth Excited About Sports for the First Baptist Church of Warrensburg, Missouri, to complete their gymnasium. They also completed a three-day Teeter-Totter-A-Thon to raise money for the Fraternity’s North American Food Drive.
A former U.S. Marine Corps officer now employed by the U.S. Army Maneuver Support Center, Military Police Division, Mike Todd (1993) served as an instructor in Balad, Iraq, for service member students on the operation of the Common Remotely Operated Weapon Station (CROWS). Included among his students were the following members of the 87th Troop Command, 875th Engineers of the Arkansas National Guard and alumni from the Arkansas State chapter: Reddi Parker (Arkansas State 2002), Andrew Newson (Arkansas State 2008), Stephen Moore (Arkansas State 2005), and Austin Phillips (Arkansas State 2002).
Colgate (Alpha-Zeta)
Carl A. Skog (1938) died August 16, 2004.
Winthrop Wellman (1935) died May 5, 2006.
Dallas/Ft. Worth Area Alumni Association
Approximately 45 alumni attended the Dallas/Ft. Worth Area Alumni Association reception held on March 6, 2007, at the Brookhaven Country Club. Executive Vice President Emeritus George Spasyk (Michigan 1949) was the guest of honor. During the reception, the alumni presented a $500 donation to the Educational Foundation.
East Tennessee State (Iota-Omicron)
With the help of a recruitment education session held by ELC Nick Walter (Hanover 2006), the chapter had a very successful spring rush with 13 new associates. The chapter also is seeking alumni who are interested in becoming involved.
Eastern Illinois (Phi-Alpha)
The chapter has three IFC officers; Rich Schumaker (2009), Scott Ikeberger, and Rich Higginbotham (2010). Jeff Lange (2008) is the speaker of the student senate, Higginbotham is the student senator of the year, and Bill Senese (2007) is the varsity swimmer of the year.
Kevin Piket (1997) was appointed to the board of directors for the Naperville Jaycees, a non-profit service organization with more than 200 young persons dedicated to personal development through community service. He also will be taking over as president of the board of directors for Teen Parent Connection, a not-for-profit organization that has provided parenting support services for nearly 4,000 adolescent parents since 1985.
Elon (Delta-Pi)
Shawn West (1992) was recently hired as the administrative director for surgical services for Durham Regional Hospital, part of Duke Health System.
Ferris State (Iota-Psi)
Luke Wyckoff (1992) has joined JobPlex as executive vice president in the Denver, Colorado, office. Prior to joining JobPlex, Wyckoff was manager of channel operations for the western region of Development Dimensions International.
Florida Tech (Beta-Nu)
Wayne F. Petersen (1973) died June 2006. He was the principal of the W.C. Andrew Elementary School in Portland, Texas, having retired from the U.S. Army as a major.
Gettysburg (Theta-Pi)
Steven Papuchis (2010) recorded a triple jump of 43 feet 3 1/4 inches, breaking Gettysburg’s indoor college record, as the varsity team placed second out of seven teams with 133 points at the Dickinson College Invitational.
Thornton G. Smith (1950) died March 6, 2007.
Indianapolis Area Alumni
To celebrate Founders Day on March 22, 2007, more than 30 alumni attended the Indianapolis Area Alumni Association reception held at Headquarters. Attendees included Fraternity Staff members, Executive Vice President Emeritus George Spasyk (Michigan 1949), Grand High Alpha Dr. Ed Leonard III (William Jewell 1979), and four Order of Merit recipients: Dr. Elgan L. Baker Jr. (DePauw 1971), Fred W. Goetsch (Rose-Hulman 1957), Frank J. Maez (New Mexico 1970), and Michael K. Hart (Hanover 1971).
Iowa State (Alpha-Tau)
The chapter earned a cumulative 2.97 GPA for the fall 2006 semester, sixth out of 29 fraternities.
Kansas State (Gamma-Xi)
Currently the chapter’s recruitment chairman, Greg Corbin (2008) served as one of two delegates at the 49th annual Air Force Academy Assembly in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The assembly is a conference for highly qualified undergraduates that provides an opportunity to discuss a topic of contemporary significance. In 2006, Corbin also was selected as one the university’s Truman Scholars.
Richard Macha (1980) is the new senior director - provider and member services for Independence Blue Cross in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He is responsible for customer service operations that support doctors, medical facilities, group health administrators, group health insurance brokers, and members. Macha served on the Student Advisory Committee from 1979-1980.
Kutztown (Sigma-Gamma)
The chapter held its third annual alumni scholarship golf tournament on March 24, 2007.
Louisville (Zeta-Sigma)
In their second consecutive year of competition, the chapter members earned second place in the 70th Annual Fryberger Sing and Dance Competition with their performance of Pink Floyd’s “The Wall.”
William Katzinski (1958) died March 7, 2007.
John E. Robertson (1964) died March 4, 2007.
Marshall (Zeta-Zeta)
Paul O. Hamer (1982) died March 16, 2007. He was an insurance representative with the Hamrick Insurance Agency of Huntington, West Virginia.
Memphis (Zeta-Theta)
Robert Koleas (1955) died February 28, 2007. A member of the U.S. Naval Air Reserve, he was a retired senior salesman for McCormick & Company, Inc. for 38 years.
Mercer (Zeta-Omega)
The chapter was awarded first place in the individual category for Homecoming 2007 and re-established the Charles “Chip” Connally (1980) scholarship for the model/outstanding associate member.
Miami-OH (Zeta-Upsilon)
Thirty-eight brothers and guests attended the colony’s Founders Day celebration held on March 24, 2007, at the Miami Inn in Oxford, Ohio.
Corey Luke (1997) works in finance for the Boeing Company in St. Louis, Missouri, as a resource estimator.
Michigan (Sigma)
The chapter celebrated its 94th Founders Day on March 25, 2006, with a buffet dinner for 65 alumni, undergraduates, and family members. Speakers at the event included Executive Vice President Emeritus George Spasyk (1949), George Pomey (1965), Alumni Association President George Friess (1957), and Bob Snell (1945), who was the earliest initiate present.
During the Founders Day event, Education Chairman Ryan Black (2007) presented the first Alumni Association academic awards for members with 3.5 GPA or higher for the fall 2006 semester. Recipients included: Ryan Black (2007), Ethan Rein (2007), Anthony Budzinski (2010), Andrew Daar (2008), and Abe Oraiqat (2007). Most improved GPA was Richard Moreno (2008), and highest GPA was Black, who achieved a 3.77.
Michigan State (Gamma-Omicron)
Partnering with Alpha Chi Omega sorority, the chapter won first place overall in the 2007 Greek Week competition for the second year in a row. The highlight for the team was raising $21,000 and placing third in the Relay for Life event, which benefited the American Cancer Society.
Millsaps (Theta-Eta)
Thanks to a week-long Pantry Raid, the chapter members donated more than $15,000 to the local Stewpot Ministries, which will benefit the Stewpot’s daily lunch program, Meals on Wheels program, and food pantry program.
Montreal Alumni Association
The Montreal Alumni Association held its annual Crescent Ball on March 24, 2007, at the Black Watch of Canada in downtown Montreal, Quebec.
North Carolina-Greensboro (Phi-Theta)
Mark W. Jones (2001) died March 21, 2007. He was a sales representative for EchoStar Communications Corp.
Northeastern State (Delta-Beta)
Steven “Russ” Riff (2003) was named an honor graduate while attending the Oklahoma Bankers Association Consumer Lending School. He was one of two honor graduates selected by their peers and instructors of the class. Riff is currently a consumer/commercial Loan Officer with Oklahoma National Bank in Sapulpa, Oklahoma.
Oregon State (Alpha-Lambda)
Jeffrey Schmidt (2007) died March 1, 2007. A chapter officer, he was in the U.S. Marine ROTC and played lacrosse for the university club team.
Polytechnic (Theta-Upsilon)
The second and third floor bathrooms of the chapter house were remodeled thanks to the efforts of alumnus Thales Savas (1985), the House Corporation, and the work of the 22 chapter members.
Rensselaer (Epsilon-Eta)
Todd E. Holbrook (1960) died March 13, 2007. Awarded a four-year scholarship to play varsity hockey at RPI, he later spent most of his career working as an electrical engineer for Western Electric.
Sam Houston State (Sigma-Mu)
The colony held its chartering banquet on March 29, 2007.
San Antonio Alumni Association
More than 150 alumni attended the San Antonio Alumni Association’s Founders Day barbecue.
Sewanee (Iota-Nu)
Jonathan Meiburg (1997) and his indie-rock band Shearwater completed a newly expanded, fully re-mastered album Palo Santo. The band has received rave reviews from The New York Times, The Onion, and on National Public Radio, which named the album one of the best CDs of 2006.
South Carolina-Aiken (Pi-Alpha)
Chapter members volunteered their time to paint the exterior Doll House in Hopelands Gardens, the headquarters for the Garden Clubs Council of Aiken.
South Dakota (Alpha-Gamma)
2006 Order of Achievement recipient Jim Abbott (1970) is the first University of South Dakota graduate and Lambda Chi Alpha alumnus to become president. Over the past decade, he has successfully implemented a long-range strategic plan and spearheaded a $130 million fund-raising campaign.
Howard W. Connors (1938) died February 28, 2007. A World War II veteran serving as a U.S. Navy officer, he taught mathematics at the University of South Dakota for 40 years, in addition to coaching football, basketball, track, and baseball. From 1938 to 1940, he was a professional baseball player for the Sioux Falls Canaries, which included playing a game and being photographed with Babe Ruth. Connors was inducted into the South Dakota Sports Hall of Fame, the Coyote Sports Hall of Fame, the North Central Conference Hall of Fame, and the South Dakota Intercollegiate Conference Hall of Fame.
South Dakota State (Lambda-Theta)
On January 1, 2007, David Chicoine (1969) returned to his home state to become the 19th president of South Dakota State University. He also is an alumnus of the university and Lambda Chi Alpha chapter.
Stetson (Zeta-Tau)
Rev. Donald B. Cliver (1960) died February 6, 2007. A graduate of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, he was a retired Baptist minister and served a number of churches in the Carolinas for more than 35 years. He was an adjunct professor at Surry Community and Gardner-Webb University and the author of a book, “God’s Garden: Walking Butterflies.”
Texas-Austin (Alpha-Mu)
Robin M. Pate Jr. (1948) died on February 4, 2007. A World War II veteran, Pate worked in the petrochemical and natural gas liquids industry, spending the majority of his career with Tenneco and Enterprise Products.
Texas State-San Marcos (Lambda-Phi)
Powers Boothe (1970) is starring as Vice President Noah Daniels in season six of Fox’s hit TV show “24.”
Wabash (Alpha-Kappa)
Patrick Millikan (2008), an All-North Coast Athletic Conference football lineman and team co-captain, was one of 29 male student-athletes to receive the prestigious NCAA Postgraduate Scholarship.
Mark R Christiansen Says:
April 2nd, 2007 at 5:35 pmI would like proper contact info for the University of Michigan chapter. I would like to nominate my father as a candidate for honorary membership. The qualities and qualifications are all there - including 21 years at UM as Dean of Dental & Professor Emeritas. Much more to go into but it would be well deserved as a father of 2 LXA boys. Mark & David Christiansen - Oklahoma State & Valprasio. Please send info or contact me directly.
Thanks,
Mark AH-1276
941-376-0958
William E. Rodgers Says:
April 2nd, 2007 at 5:39 pmI am a 1954 gratuate of Drexel University and a member of Epsilon Kappa. I understand that my chapter is no longer on campus. I would be interested to know why. During my active membership, Lambda Chi was a highly respected fraternity on campus. It disturbes me greatly that it is no longer the case.
W. E. Rodgers, EK321
Thomas Kolda ZA 217 Says:
April 2nd, 2007 at 7:25 pmIs the chapter at Coe College still active ( I have not seen much if anything in the news about the chapter for some time).
Mike Andreski Says:
April 2nd, 2007 at 7:46 pmI also would like to know about chapter news like we used to get…which chapters have closed, recolonized, chartered. Or perhaps a page on the website where the chapter histories, similar to what is in the Ped.
Jerry, Coe is still active…we just rechartered at Iowa.
Shaun Lewis Says:
April 3rd, 2007 at 7:12 amI agree with the above statement. I would love to know what chapters have been closed, colonized, and chartered. I knew something was different!
Ray Levin Says:
April 3rd, 2007 at 7:54 amI happy to see Villanova chapter is back and a strong showing of Associates for the comeback. Good luck guys.
In Zax,
Brother Ray Levin
B.I. #325
Chester Reed Says:
April 3rd, 2007 at 3:04 pmWhat happen to the Beta Psi Chapter at SMSU Springfield Missouri?
David Crownover Says:
April 4th, 2007 at 9:30 amBrother Kolda,
I am a ‘94 graduate of Coe College (ZA 674). It is indeed alive, well and thriving. I no longer live in the area (now in Chicago land) but was just there for homecoming, and even better, the anniversary celebration. Go to http://www.coe.edu and you will see under the student organization.
In ZAX
Crowny (ZA 674)
Tom Earp Says:
April 4th, 2007 at 1:36 pmBrother Reed, SMSU, now “Mo. State Un.” was closed for to many risk management problems some years ago.
There was somewhat of a theory that the house with the red door had curse on it as each preceeding GLO and those following it have all closed. Truth can be stranger than fact. LOL!
Thought it was sort of funny when I first heard that theory.
As far as getting more information on Chapters being closed, new colonizations, and charterings have been mentioned many times by me.
I thought I saw some where in this C & C a listing of possible new colonies but have not gotten through the whole thing again.
Tom Earp
LX Z 1
Pittsburg State Un. Kansas
John D. Graham Says:
April 4th, 2007 at 5:49 pmBrother Reed,
I was a Lambda Chi at Drury University (Drury
College back in those days) when the SMSU campus started having risk management issues. From what I can recall, there were some serious allegations of inappropriate conduct with females that got them in trouble also. I didn’t realize they were no longer on campus until I read the comments. That is a shame because I know there are some strong Lambda Chi alumni in the Springfield area.
John D. Graham
Theta Sigma 1151, Class of ‘98
Drury University