Chapter News
by John Holloway • June 2007 • 1 Comment •
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Arkansas (Gamma-Chi)
Clyde C. Treece (1930)
died February 1, 2003.Cal State-Northridge (Beta-Rho)
Approximately 72 alumni, chapter members, and guests attended the White Rose Formal held on April 20, 2007, at the Monterey at Encino in Encino, California. During the event, Justin Bloomfield was awarded the High Alpha Award, Spencer Schmerling (1991) received the Alumnus of the Year Award, and Neil Sanchez was given the Outstanding Associate Member Award.
Michael Cooperman (1995) was promoted to director of product development for JDPower.com. In his new role, his responsibilities include identifying new ways to drive increased traffic to the company’s website.
George Owens (1992) accepted a position as the managing director of marketing for SCI Management, Inc. based in Houston, Texas.
California-Davis (Delta-Gamma)
Thomas Juillerat was selected first team for the 2007 All-Fraternity All-American Basketball Team.
Rommel Marentez (2006) was selected honorable mention for the 2007 All-Fraternity All-American Basketball Team.
California-Santa Barbara (Zeta-Eta)
Launched in 2002, Ron Weber (1987) owns SD Interactive, an interactive agency in San Diego, California, that specializes in growing a company’s web business.
Central Missouri State (Lambda-Pi)
The chapter sponsored a Mud Volleyball Tournament on April 28, 2007. All proceeds went toward the chapter’s goal of donating 10,000 cans to the North American Food Drive.
Delaware (Lambda-Beta)
The chapter is sponsoring the Athletics youth baseball team that plays in the Newark National Little League.
At the Student Leadership Awards, the chapter received the Outstanding Community Service Award for a food drive for the Emmaus House, a Homeward Bound facility that addresses homelessness.
Denison (Gamma-Iota)
The chapter received local news media recognition for its successful North American Food Drive and Adopt-A-Highway community service programs.
Drury (Gamma-Iota)
Best known for playing the recurring roles of storekeeper Mr. Jones on “Gunsmoke” and Rev. Robert Alden on “Little House on the Prairie,” Dabbs Greer died on April 28, 2007. He was a character actor who performed many diverse supporting roles in film and television for more than 50 years.
East Tennessee State (Iota-Omicron)
Kenny Chesney (1990) won his third consecutive entertainer of the year trophy at the 2007 Academy of Country Music Awards held on May 15, 2007, in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Elon (Delta-Pi)
At the 2007 Greek Awards, the chapter received the Most Improved Chapter
Award and the Greek Week Award, which is based on points accumulated for winning various competitions and community service activities.
Florida (Epsilon-Mu)
Chapter and alumni members dedicated the newly renovated Dirghalli Library and Conference Room in honor of Educational Foundation Board of Director Rev. S. George Dirghalli (1950).
Florida Tech (Beta-Nu)
At a chapter Founders Day event on April 22, 2007, President Gus Schutte (2001), Vice President Jeff Benes (1975), Treasurer Jon Shea (1998), and Secretary Scott Pio (2007) were elected to serve two-year terms as the new Alumni Association board of directors.
Georgia Tech (Beta-Kappa)
A U.S. Marine Corps veteran and retired furniture industry executive, Fred Preddy (1959) has authored “You Gotta Make It Happen,” a motivational book about how to tackle life’s challenges. All proceeds from the book will benefit The Crossnore School, founded in 1913 as a private, non-profit children’s home and school in the western North Carolina mountains.
High Point (Iota-Phi)
The chapter hosted its annual Rock-A-Thon from March 23-25, 2007, at the Slane Student Center to benefit the Aicardi Syndrome Foundation. The chapter chose this cause in support of Kevin Clement’s (1990) daughter who is afflicted with the disease. The event included bands, games, T-shirts, cookouts, with a total of $2,400 raised.
On April 17, 2007, High Point University officials held a dedication ceremony for the newly renovated baseball stadium named in honor of Coy O. Williard Sr. (High Point 1930). Coy Williard Jr. (North Carolina-Chapel Hill 1979) attended the event and threw out the ceremonial first pitch prior to the scheduled baseball game. The elder Williard served as an adviser and sponsor to the Fraternity.
Indiana (Alpha-Omicron)
Iowa (Iota-Chi)
Father George McDaniel (1964) was named the chancellor of the Diocese of Davenport, Iowa, in addition to serving as parochial vicar at Holy Family parish. He previously worked for 33 years at St. Ambrose University.
Kansas State (Gamma-Xi)
Dexter Deeds (2008) was named a College of Engineering ambassador.
Kent State (Pi-Gamma)
The chapter held its annual Water Balloon Fight on April 19, 2007, with proceeds going to the Cleveland Clinic Taussig Cancer Center. Although the event was a success, the chapter fell just short of its attempt to break the world record for the largest water balloon fight.
Kentucky (Epsilon-Phi)
Franklin Hecker (1948) died.
Maryland-College Park (Epsilon-Pi)
After eight years as the executive vice president of the [http://www.nicindy.org/ North-American Interfraternity Conference], Jon Williamson (1965) announced his retirement effective August 1, 2007. He joined the NIC after a distinguished career with the Internal Revenue Service.
Miami-FL (Epsilon-Omega)
Michael Johns (1986) is a health care executive, former federal government official, and conservative policy analyst and writer. In addition to his extensive private sector experience, Johns was a White House speechwriter to President George H. W. Bush.
Massachusetts (Gamma)
University of Louisville Coach Rick Pitino (1974) was named to the second team for the 2007 All-Fraternity All-American Basketball Team.
Michigan State (Gamma-Omicron)
The chapter initiated 10 associate members on April 12, 2007, at the Freemason Lodge of Okemos in East Lansing, Michigan. Notable alumni in attendance included Eric W. Novak (1995) and Pastor Mark Inglot (Michigan State HON).
Michigan Tech (Phi-Phi)
Chapter members held public tours of its historic chapter house and donated money raised to the local chapter of Little Brothers Friends of the Elderly. Built in 1899, the chapter house was formerly the historic Charleston Bed and Breakfast.
Missouri-Columbia (Gamma-Kappa)
For the second year in a row, chapter members volunteered as poker dealers in a series of charity poker events to benefit the Rainbow House, an agency that offers temporary shelter for children in need, as well as other services.
Murray State (Lambda-Eta)
Jay Powell (2002) was named the 16th Gulf Coast Community College men’s basketball coach. He previously served as the team’s assistant coach.
New Mexico State (Zeta-Gamma)
Chapter members supported The Big Event, one of the largest community service projects at New Mexico State University, by volunteering at Haven Animal Inc.
North Carolina State (Gamma-Upsilon)
John T. Kanipe Jr. (1963) was named senior consultant for the higher education executive search practice at Conway and Greenwood, Inc., a Raleigh, North Carolina-based executive search consulting firm specializing in retained search assignments to recruit senior-level executives.
Northeastern State (Delta-Beta)
Former chapter President Cody Brumley (2007) was inducted into the Northeastern State University Hall of Fame as a result of his college achievements.
Northern Colorado (Sigma-Omega)
The chapter repeated as intramural basketball champions.
Northwestern (Alpha-Iota)
Chapter members and members of Delta Zeta sorority held a Watermelon Olympics on May 5, 2007, to raise money for Mary Lou’s Place, a shelter for battered women and their children. The annual event and competition drew more than 100 participants from 25 teams.
Oakland Area Alumni Association
Approximately 20 members attended an Oakland Area Alumni Association event on April 18, 2007, at the Blackhawk Grille in Danville, California. Notable attendees included Merton Van Dreser (Iowa State 1951), Charlie Frick (DePauw 1973), Michael Colocado (Oregon State 1994), Associate Director of Alumni Relations Josh Lodolo (California State-Northridge 2004), Educational Foundation President and CEO Mark Bauer (California State-Fullerton 1979), and Executive Vice President Emeritus George Spasyk (Michigan 1949).
Ohio (Alpha-Omega)
Mark Crouse (1991), senior director of merchandise-production for Live Nation, is in charge of the development, design and production of merchandise for all Live Nation motor sports events, including Monster Jam, Toyota Arenacross Series, Amp’d Mobile AMA Supercross Series, Knoll Gas IHRA Drag Racing, IFMA Freestyle Motocross, and the Dew Action Sports Tour.
Oklahoma (Gamma-Rho)
The chapter won the following 2007 IFC Awards: Outstanding Community Involvement & Volunteerism, Outstanding Chapter Programming, Outstanding Campus Involvement, Outstanding Academic Programming, Outstanding Alumni Programming, Outstanding Multi-Cultural Programming, and Outstanding Fraternity/Sorority Involvement.
Eddie Coates (2008) won the 2007 IFC Scholarship Award for Academic Achievement and Fraternal Involvement.
House Mom Carol Roberts was named 2007 IFC House Director of the Year.
Parsons (Iota-Rho)
William J. Nussbaum (1971) died April 5, 2007. He spent 30 years working for the Ramsey, New Jersey Police Department and retired at the rank of lieutenant.
Philadelphia Area Alumni Association
Area chapter and alumni members attended the Philadelphia 76ers professional basketball game on April 10, 2007. Chapters represented included University of Delaware, Millersville University, University of Pennsylvania, West Chester University, High Point University, University of Kentucky, and University of Jacksonville. Notable alumnus in attendance was Ralph von dem Hagen (Delaware 1966), one of the chapter founders at Delaware.
Pittsburgh (Gamma-Epsilon)
At the 2007 Greek Awards, the chapter won Greek God, Greek Sing (with Delta Zeta sorority), Best Recruitment, and Fraternity Education awards.
Pittsburg State (Lambda-Chi)
Dave White (1972) was elected to serve a four-year term on the Overland Park, Kansas City Council representing Ward 3. He also has been appointed to serve as vice chair of the city’s Public Works Committee.
Rose-Hulman (Theta-Kappa)
Former chapter President Scott Decker (2007) was named a Greek Leadership Awards winner for his efforts to reinvigorate the chapter and increase spirit among members and alumni.
Chapter members raised more than $1,000 and ran 152 miles participating in the Run for the Kid’s Sake, a 24-hour relay run that benefits Big Brothers Big Sisters.
Sacramento Area Alumni Association
About 25 area alumni attended the Sacramento Area Alumni Association event held at the Sheraton Grand Downtown in Sacramento, California. Attendees included Educational Foundation Board Member Mark Hoag (Michigan State 1972), Associate Director of Alumni Relations Josh Lodolo (California State-Northridge 2004), Educational Foundation President and CEO Mark Bauer (California State-Fullerton 1979), and Executive Vice President Emeritus George Spasyk (Michigan 1949).
Sam Houston State (Sigma-Mu)
Charles W. Jones III (1981) was promoted to East Coast production manager for Wachovia Dealer Services with responsibility for the Southeast, mid-states, Northeast, and Great Lake divisions. Previously, he served as the senior vice president mid-states division manager for Wachovia Dealer Services.
San Diego (Zeta-Pi)
Ryan Jetton (2008) announced the chapter donated $30,000 to the Center for Community Solutions. The funds will assist CCS in providing sexual assault prevention and intervention services.
San Diego Area Alumni Association
About 70 area chapter and alumni members attended a Founders Day dinner on April 19, 2007, held at the Handlery Hotel in Mission Valley, California. The guest speaker was Jeff Witous (Cal Poly-San Louis Obispo 1983), vice chairman of the Educational Foundation Board of Directors. Each of the three area chapters gave reports highlighting their respective activities. Alumni also announced the Circle of 100, a new scholastic and Fraternity education scholarship program.
San Francisco Area Alumni Association
Approximately 25 alumni attended the San Francisco Area Alumni Association event on April 19, 2007, held at Lake Merced Golf Club in Daly City, California. Hosted by Educational Foundation Board Member Moe Cevallos (Rensselaer Polytechnic 1967), event attendees also included Associate Director of Alumni Relations Josh Lodolo (California State-Northridge 2004), Educational Foundation President and CEO Mark Bauer (California State-Fullerton 1979), Executive Vice President Emeritus George Spasyk (Michigan 1949), and past Order or Merit recipient John Gezelius (California 1978).
Southeast Missouri State (Delta-Phi)
Chapter members volunteered at the eighth annual Adventure Days camp, an event of the Boy Scouts’ Learning for Life Adventure that is open to all elementary school students but particularly designed for those with special needs who are unable to participate in regular Scouting activities.
Tennessee-Chattanooga (Zeta-Phi)
William M. Grover (1960) died April 19, 2007. A U.S. Army veteran, he was a flight instructor and a retired air traffic controller.
Texas Christian (Iota-Pi)
Millard E. Leach (1964) died April 30, 2007.
Texas State-San Marcos (Lambda-Phi)
Gordon L. Parker Jr. (1968) died May 2, 2007. He spent 38 years in the pharmaceutical industry, most recently with Boehringer-Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals.
Washington (Alpha-Psi)
On April 27, 2007, 146 chapter and Pacific Northwest Area Alumni Association members celebrated Founders Day. Noted attendees included Don Hart (1945) and guest speaker John Fiala (1996), former varsity linebacker who played in the NFL for the Pittsburgh Steelers. At the event, $4,300 in scholarships money was awarded to five undergraduate chapter members.
Curtis L. Beattie (1969) died April 22, 2007. In 1981, he formed Curtis Beattie and Associates, a very successful architectural firm based in Seattle, Washington. Beattie was a long-time Fraternity alumni volunteer and he also received the Presidential Medal for the Outstanding Office Building from former President Jimmy Carter.
William & Mary (Epsilon-Alpha)
After being traded from the Cincinnati Reds to the Tampa Bay Devil Rays in January 2007, Brendan Harris (2004) is batting over .300 and starting at shortstop.
Wittenberg Nu-Zeta)
James Rebhorn (1970) is a character actor who has appeared in more than 100 TV shows, feature films, and plays. He is best known for portraying lawyers, politicians, doctors, and military men, and often plays the bad guy.
Kitty Porterfield Says:
June 3rd, 2007 at 11:23 amJovan Porterfield, NTSU ‘52, died September 22, 2006. President and principal broker of Tartan Properties, a commercial and industrial real estate firm in Northern Virginia, since 1973. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Kitty Burnett Porterfield; three children, Karen, of Norwalk, CT, Deborah, Chapel Hill, NC, and Michael, of Alexandria, VA; five grandchildren; and his sister, Alberta Terry, of Dallas, TX.