Chapter News
by John Holloway • May 2007 • 16 Comments •
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Bowling Green State (Phi-Mu)
On April 19, 2007, more than 100 students and faculty members attended a memorial service to commemorate the one-year anniversary of former chapter President Thomas D. Hayn’s (2006) death. He was killed in a car accident by a drunk driver in his hometown of Parma, Ohio.
Whether Bill Auld (1994)is jumping out of airplanes or flying performers across stages, he knows there is no margin for error. As a flying director for Hall Associates Flying Effects, he recently made his Broadway debut with “Lookingglass Alice.”
Cal State-Northridge (Beta-Rho)
Alumni and chapter members gathered at the Canoga Park Bowling Alley on March 3, 2007, for bowling and brotherhood. Alumni in attendance included Cesar Ayllon (2006), Rick Childs (1980), Tom Lawrence (Northwestern 1959), Dustin Mirochnick (2004), Mike Press (2006), Sam Renbarger, Spencer Schmerling (1991), and Ricky Trevino (2006).
Central Florida (Beta-Eta)
Daniel Montplaisir (1990) was named vice president for institutional advancement at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona Beach, Florida. He previously served as the director of alumni relations and development for Crummer Graduate School of Business at Rollins College in Winter Park, Florida. Montplaisir served on the Fraternity staff from 1992 to 1997, both as an ELC and as director of development and vice president for advancement for the Educational Foundation.
Coe (Zelta-Alpha)
Dr. Gerardo Santiago (1982), a pediatric dental specialist, was named the 2007 N Good Hearted Man by the N Media Group for his volunteer efforts to provide dental services to underserved children. Santiago has a private practice for children’s dentistry in Naples, Florida.
Florida (Epsilon-Mu)
The chapter won the IFC award for Most Improved Chapter, Outstanding Collaboration, and Outstanding Community Services for the work with the city children’s recreation center. Former chapter President Brian Towers (2006) received the IFC Chapter President of the Year and IFC Greek Man of the Year awards.
Tony Dunn (1981) won the IFC Outstanding Alumni Support Award.
Florida International (Pi-Phi)
The chapter won the 2006 Greek Awards for Academic Achievement, Most Outstanding IFC Conduct, Most Outstanding New Member Program, Most Improved Chapter, and the FIU Southern Challenge, a competition consisting of mechanical bull riding, tug of war, speed ball, sumo wrestling, and spirit competition.
George Washington (Delta-Xi)
The chapter hosted its annual Watermelon Fest with a goal of donating 1,000 pounds of canned goods and at least $300 to the Capital Area Food Bank.
Georgetown (Kappa-Omega)
Remy Okonkwo (2010) died March 31, 2007. He was a member of the school’s junior varsity basketball team.
Great Plains Conclave
Iowa State chapter members hosted the Great Plains Conclave. With 40 brothers from seven chapters participating, the event included Impact 1 & 2 along with programming workshops from the Iowa State IFC. Alumni coaches included Jeff Emrich (Iowa 1980), Bo Gebbie (Evansville 2002), Ken Schultz (Iowa State 1964), and ELC David Orr (Arkansas 2006).
Illinois State (Beta-Omicron)
During the fall 2006 semester, the chapter helped contribute to raising $23,000 and more than 1,034 volunteer services hours performed by the Greek organizations on campus.
More than 30 alumni attended a chapter Founding Fathers Reunion on March 24, 2007. An informal gathering was held at the chapter house, followed by a dinner and reception later that evening.
Kansas (Zeta-Iota)
B.H. “Pete” Fairchild (1963), the Lorraine Sherley Professor of Literature at Texas Christian University and Kansas’ greatest living poet, was honored by the university at a reception and poetry reading on April 13, 2007. A number of alumni and undergraduates attended the event.
Louisiana-Lafayette (Iota-Omega)
Josh Michaels, Andy Merrett, and Jason Boyd were elected SGA senators for the College of Business. Jamey Arnette, a current SGA senator for the College of Liberal Arts, was elected as vice president.
Michigan (Sigma)
The chapter received an honorable mention for the 2007 Outstanding Student Organization Award.
Murray State (Lambda-Eta)
Cody J. Brahm (2004) died March 15, 2007.
Nebraska-Omaha (Iota-Delta)
Kenneth C. Borcher (1953) died March 20, 2007. He was a chapter founding father.
North Texas (Iota-Zeta)
The chapter won numerous awards at the 2007 Greek Awards banquet, including Best Overall Fall Chapter GPA, 1st place in Intramurals, and Chapter of the Year for the second consecutive year.
In support of the North American Food Drive, chapter members collected nearly 700 cans during its first Bowling for Soup philanthropy project.
Pat Van Burkleo (1980), executive director for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Baton Rouge, Louisiana, received the John W. Barton Sr. Excellence in Nonprofit Management Award from the Baton Rouge Area Foundation during their annual meeting. Van Burkleo served as an ELC from 1983 to 1985.
Northeastern State (Delta-Beta)
The chapter participated in the Big Event, a community clean-up sponsored by the university. The chapter also held its first All Sorority Fight Night, a self defense class taught by Danny Demoss (1998).
The chapter was crowned 2007 Greek Week champions.
Northwestern (Alpha-Iota)
William O. Farber (1932) died March 24, 2007. A World War II veteran, Farber was the chairman of the department of political science at the University of South Dakota for 38 years.
Oklahoma City (Theta-Delta)
Chapter members won both the Homecoming competition and Spring Sing.
Oklahoma State (Alpha-Eta)
As a part of WBF Productions, Blake Follis (2007) co-manages fraternity and sorority concerts by entertainer and recording artist DJ $crilla.
Oregon (Zeta-Omicron)
The chapter earned a 3.0 GPA for the winter 2007 semester, higher than the all-men’s average.
Pittsburg State (Lambda-Chi)
On April 14, 2007, chapter members participated in the annual Big Event, a volunteer program designed to do good deeds in the community.
Purdue (Psi)
David W. Rankin (1941) died December 8, 2006. A World War II veteran where he served as a fighter pilot, he was Purdue University’s head track and field coach from 1946 to 1981. He earned All-American honors in football in 1939 and 1940, and was a member of the “Sports Illustrated” Silver Anniversary Football All-American team in 1965. In 1993, Purdue’s track and field facility was named in his honor.
Rhode Island (Eta)
Gary Point (2008) joined the Society of Success, a society designed to encourage leadership among college students. He also tied for second place in the under 2000 section of the 2007 Foxwoods Open Chess Tournament and won a $900 prize.
Rose-Hulman (Theta-Kappa)
Alfred R. Schmidt (1948) died January 2, 2007. A World War II veteran, he spent 46 years as a distinguished professor of mathematics at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology and retired in 1995. University officials named the Alfred R. Schmidt Freshman Mathematics Competition in his honor. A Fraternity chapter adviser for 21 years, Schmidt was awarded the Order of Merit in 1964.
San Antonio Alumni Association
Chapter members from St. Mary’s University, University of Texas-San Antonio, and the University of Incarnate Word, along with alumni members from the San Antonio Alumni Association, gathered together for the inaugural White Rose Gala at Incarnate Word. San Antonio City Councilman Christopher “Chip” Haass (Texas Christian 2000) and Grand High Phi Hon. Terry Means (Southern Methodist 1971) gave inspirational speeches, followed by the simultaneous installation of new chapter officers from the three chapters.
Simpson (Theta-Lambda)
Members implemented a new study program that helped the chapter earn above a 3.0 GPA for the fall 2007 semester, higher than all other fraternities on campus.
Wayne S. Chinn (1969) died March 27, 2007. He was a vice president investment banker for Continental Bank and Chase Manhattan Bank.
Southern California (Zeta-Delta)
The chapter won three awards at the 2007 Greek Awards.
The IFC Parents Council gave the chapter an award for cleanest women’s washroom.
The chapter won the Overall Improvement Award and the Dean Joan Schaefer Scholarship Programming Award from the Office of Greek Life.
Southeast Missouri State (Delta-Phi)
Chapter members donated $140 and won six awards in the annual Crazy Bowl Tournament for the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. Awards won included: 1st Best Costume, 3rd Best Costume, Best Series, Highest Strikes, Highest Spares, and Best Involvement from a Group.
The chapter also raised $270 for the Big Brothers Big Sisters during its annual Car Wash For Kids with the women of Delta Delta Delta sorority.
George Gasser (2008) was elected SGA president and Joe Gholson (2009) was elected vice president.
Southeastern Oklahoma (Pi-Sigma)
Clifford Cox and Dane Cunningham (2008) were selected for the 2006-2007 Oklahoma All-Collegiate Choir. At the spring concert on March 31, 2007, Cox sang a solo of “Loch Lomond” to end the performance.
Southern Indiana (Phi-Xi)
The chapter held its annual, three-day teeter-totter-a-thon at a local Grandy’s restaurant. Proceeds raised went to William Pfingston, a young boy who was seriously hurt during a 2005 tornado.
Southern Methodist (Gamma-Sigma)
Retired and living in Texas, R. Richard Rubottom (Southern Methodist 1929) served as the Fraternity’s seventh traveling secretary. In addition to a successful career in the foreign service and as a college administrator, he served on the Grand High Zeta, Educational Foundation, and is an Order of Achievment recipient.
Spring Hill (Delta-Delta)
The chapter was named best Greek organization at the annual Student Life Recognition Reception. Chapter Adviser Rev. Michael Williams was named best student organization adviser.
Colby Melvin (2010), who is currently freshman class president, won the Freshman Leadership Cup and was elected SGA sophomore senator.
The chapter sponsored a food drive and donated 475 pounds of food for the Mary Abbie Berg Center to benefit local seniors in need.
St. Joseph’s (Phi-Lambda)
During spring break, Michael Williams, Patrick Kilcullen, Nate Morris, and Andrew McNamara participated in the St. Joseph’s University Appalachian Experience, a community service program that sends students to the Appalachian region to repair houses, schools, and community centers.
Susquehanna (Iota-Eta)
At this month’s 2007 ILF World Indoor Lacrosse Championship in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Graham D’Alvia (1990) hopes the U.S. Indoor Lacrosse team will “Bring It Home.” With the U.S. team beaten by Canada in the 2006 outdoor championship finals, the U.S. indoor team has extra motivation.Tennessee-Chattanooga (Zeta-Phi)
Truman State (Phi-Psi)
The chapter held its 2007 Scott Sifferd Memorial Fishing Tournament on April 21, 2007. Scott Sifferd (1998) was killed while helping a motorist, and money raised was donated to the Lambda Chi Alpha Educational Foundation and the Conservation Federation of Missouri.
Virginia Tech (Sigma-Lambda)
All chapter members were reported safe after the campus shootings on April 16, 2007. One brother’s girlfriend was injured and is currently recovering. Many chapter presidents throughout the country extended their thoughts and prayers through emails and phone calls to the chapter.
Wabash (Alpha-Kappa)
The chapter earned a 3.17 GPA for the fall 2007 semester, placing third among all fraternities.
Western Carolina (Beta-Zeta)
Kevin R. Vasquez (1978) was elected chairman of the board for the Butler Animal Health Supply. He also serves as the company’s president and CEO.
Mike Andreski IX 337 Says:
May 2nd, 2007 at 1:55 pmAny new charters, colonies, closings?
Sure would be nice to be able to gauge the state of the the fraternity in in seeing how well we are doing in these areas.
Todd Ellinwood Says:
May 2nd, 2007 at 2:41 pmI’m very glad to see that Southern Cal is fast becomming one of the top chapters in the Country!
Good Job!
Todd Ellinwood
Zeta Delta 404
Thomas Tsareff Says:
May 2nd, 2007 at 4:04 pmIt is always interesting to read human interest stories about Lambda Chi Alpha men. Now when do we hear about AO Chapter (Indiana University) or AA Chapter (Butler University).
David Guest Says:
May 2nd, 2007 at 4:29 pmI would like to know how the boys at McGill (Iota Iota) are doing. If anyone has any contacts I’d sure like to know.
Don Rauner Says:
May 2nd, 2007 at 7:30 pmglad to hear something from Oklahoma State (AH)….keep up the good work guys!!!!
Chris Jung Says:
May 2nd, 2007 at 7:49 pmRIP Cody Brahm….we love and miss you buddy.
Danny Rothbard Says:
May 2nd, 2007 at 8:30 pmGlad to hear the VTech guys are all safe and sound! Thoughts and prayers with the brother who’s girlfriend is recovering! And New York brothers in that chapter?
Tom Robertson Says:
May 2nd, 2007 at 8:40 pmGo Gators
Chad Peterson Says:
May 3rd, 2007 at 9:13 amJust in case any news our brothers may have failed to report or has been lost in emails. Sigma Mu’s High Alpha won a Golden Greek award, and the chapter itself won Greek Week. Thats how we do it here at Sigma Mu at Sam Houston State University!
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Lambda CHI!
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Chad McConchie Says:
May 3rd, 2007 at 6:55 pmStill curious about any thoughts of recolonizing Iota Epsilon at Indiana State. I’ve been in contact with several brothers in the area who are also interested.
Tom Caton Says:
May 6th, 2007 at 7:48 pmWAY TO GO Kevin Vasquez. Youv’ve made us proud brother. Also has no one told national that brother Mike Frey has passed away back in January.
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Jamey Arnette Says:
May 7th, 2007 at 2:08 ambrother matt carlini was also elected in the recent elections he was elected as a senator in the college of education
Alex Ricke, Patrick Walker, and Johnny Wellington Says:
May 7th, 2007 at 8:59 pmAlex Ricke (Gamma Kappa 1507), Patrick Walker (Gamma Kappa 1521), and Johnny Wellington (Gamma Kappa 1537) made public their secret organization to the entire University of Missouri. The organization, CP, whose letters are only revealed to initiated members was recently recognized by Chancellor Brady Deaton as an official “Tap Day” Organization, joining organizations such as Mortar Board, QEBG, ODK and Mystical 7. This is the first addition to “Tap Day” in nearly 20 years. We are currently attempting to induct former Missouri Chancellor Richard Wallace.
Mike Raymond Says:
May 8th, 2007 at 7:02 amBrothers Ricke, Walker, and Wellington,
I am interested in information about the Mystical 7 organization at the U. of Missouri. Please let me know what you can do for me.
Good luck with your new organization!
Yours in ZAX,
Mike Raymond,
Miami University (Oxford)
Wes Lester Says:
May 17th, 2007 at 12:35 amJust wanted to let everyone know to keep an eye out for Delta Beta at Northeastern State University in Ok. The chapter has been doing amazing things in the past and are continually getting better.
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Thomas Roberts Says:
May 25th, 2007 at 5:16 pmIm not sure how we get our news on here or if we can being a colony, but they Beta Delta Colony of edinboro university if full swing. In not even one full semster Earned the honors of being the largest fraternity on campous and the highest GPA. WE are also well on our way to meeting our chartering standerds with a majority of the requirments done. I am looking forward to meeting all the other brothers of our top chapters at the Memphis confrence.