Chapter News
by John Holloway • October 2007 • 11 Comments •
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Akron (Gamma-Alpha)
Richard D. Case (1948) died September 4, 2007. A World War II veteran and retired civil servant, he founded Rich-Mar, Inc., a design and luxury homebuilding company based in Atlanta, Georgia.
Paul J. Kunkler (1948) died July 29, 2007.
Alabama (Alpha-Phi)
Chapter members served as event volunteers for the Easter Seals Walk With Me charity event on September 8, 2007, in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.
Angelo State (Beta-Alpha)
Chapter members served as event volunteers on Saturday, September 22, 2007, at the Cheyenne Fiveash Memorial Motorcycle Rally in San Angelo, Texas. The event benefited the Children’s Miracle Network. Ball State (Iota-Alpha)
Approximately 120 chapter alumni participated in the ninth annual golf event that was organized by John Schmitz (1983) and held on September 14, 2007, at Ironwood Golf Club in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Butler (Alpha-Alpha)
Former chapter President Tony Antonopoulos (1990) is a marketing consultant at Eli Lilly and Company, a leading innovation-driven pharmaceutical corporation based in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Cincinnati (Gamma-Gamma)
Twenty-five chapter members, plus 10 members from the Miami University-Oxford colony, participated in the Cole Recruitment Institute. Coordinated by Chapter Adviser Kevin J. Garbarino (2001), attendees discussed the need for having strong commitments to recruiting men of value.
Clemson (Delta-Omicron)
Chapter members and alumni held a planning and leadership retreat on September 8, 2007, focusing on the positive and productive steps the chapter will take to regain strength and vitality on campus. Associate Director of Chapter Services Tim Reuter (Simpson 2003) and Chapter Adviser Richard Coblens (Georgia Tech 1987) helped lead the discussion and interaction with alumni who attended.
Colonial Conclave
Chapter members from High Point University and North Carolina A&T State University hosted the Cole Recruitment Institute on High Point’s campus. More than 70 men from High Point, East Tennessee State University, North Carolina A&T, University of North Carolina-Greensboro, and Wake Forest University participated in the all-day event, which was facilitated by Ray Lutzky (Rensselaer Polytechnic 2002), High Point Chapter Adviser Todd Shoemaker (1993), and North Carolina A&T Chapter Adviser Dr. Clifford Lowery (Wake Forest 1965).
East Carolina (Iota-Upsilon)
Robert E. Turner (1970) died August 30, 2007. After serving as a U.S. Secret Service agent for 27 years, he worked as a branch manager with ASET Corp.
East Tennessee State (Iota-Omicron)
Kenny Chesney (1990) released his new CD, “Just Who I Am: Poets & Pirates,” on September 12, 2007.
Eureka (Theta-Chi)
Chapter members collected items to send to military personnel in Iraq and Afghanistan as a part of the “Operation Santa” Christmas stocking project sponsored by the Central Illinois Proud Families of Marines.
Gettysburg (Theta-Pi)
Joe Gurerri (2008) organized the second annual For Jake’s Sake 5K held on September 15, 2007, at Gettysburg College in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, benefiting the Jacob C. Gurreri Memorial Fund.
High Point (Iota-Phi)
Kevin Clement (1990) hosted the eighth annual “Fore” Morgan Golf Classic on September 29, 2007, at the Furman University Golf Course in Greenville, South Carolina, to raise money and awareness for Aicardi Syndrome.
Illinois (Chi)
With his role in the summer blockbuster, “Live Free or Die Hard,” Jonathan Sadowski (2001) is quickly moving up the ranks in Hollywood. In addition to his TV and film work, he also sold his first movie script, “This Bill Smith,” to Columbia Pictures.Illinois State (Beta-Omicron)
Chapter members and alumni attended a Chicago White Sox game in Chicago, Illinois.Indiana (Alpha-Omicron)
Together, Brett Yormark (1988) and Lawrence Frank (1992) have partnered to reinvent the culture of Nets basketball. Ironically, they both grew up in New Jersey, attended Indiana University, joined Lambda Chi Alpha, but never actually met until they began working together at the Nets in 2005.Jacksonville (Delta-Upsilon)
Chapter members met with ELC Matt Roy (Drury 2007) to revisit previous recruitment tactics that had become ineffective and unproductive. Roy presented the Cole Recruitment Institute to members committed to moving towards a values-based strategy, which inspired and reinvigorated the attendees.
Louisiana State (Upsilon)
Michael Wascom (1988) was named managing director, international and government affairs for American Airlines. In his new role, he will work with members of U.S. Congress and other government agencies on issues related to domestic and international aviation. He previously served as counselor to the under secretary at the U.S. Department of Transportation.
Louisville (Zeta-Sigma)
Retired Gen. Russell E. Dougherty (1948), former commander in chief of the Strategic Air Command, died September 7, 2007, at his home in Potomac Falls, Virginia. In addition to his numerous professional achievements and military honors, he was a charter member and first president of the Louisville chapter, an Order of Achievement recipient, and served on the Educational Foundation board and Grand High Zeta.Mercer (Zeta-Omega)
William Bowden (1959) died August 20, 2007. He was retired from Financial Automotive Inc.
Mississippi State (Epsilon-Chi)
Chapter members held their annual Watermelon Fest event on September 19-20, 2007. The event raised money for The Salvation Army.
Missouri-Columbia (Gamma-Kappa)
Chapter members held their annual Watermelon Fest on September 8, 2007. The event raised money and food for several organizations, including The Salvation Army and the Central Missouri Food Bank.
Chapter members celebrated their move into a new house on September 15, 2007, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, tailgate event, and open house.
Nebraska-Lincoln (Gamma-Beta)
Chapter members hosted a retreat on August 25, 2007, regarding the implementation of the True Brother Initiative with Chapter Adviser Steve Foral (Nebraska-Omaha 1968). Chapter President Ryan Bradshaw (2008) led the retreat and incorporated an open discussion with the Director of Chapter Services John Holloway (High Point 1993) via conference call.
New Orleans (Lambda-Alpha)
Chapter President Cody Comfort (2008) was elected president of the Student Government.
Chapter Vice President-Membership Brett Hornsby (2009) was elected secretary of state for the Student Government and president of the Blue Krewe.
Chapter Vice President-Community Service Jonas Dominique (2010) was elected treasurer of College Republicans and selected as a varsity cheerleader.
Chapter Ritualist Adam Hogan (2009) was elected president of Campus Crusade for Christ.
Chapter Education Chairman Christopher Saybe (2009) was elected corresponding secretary for UNO Ambassadors and supreme court justice for Student Government.
Chapter Fraternity Educator Justin Cottrell (2009) was elected president of the Student Activities Council.
Chapter Social Chairman Eric Gallatin (2009) was elected president of the IFC.
North Carolina-Charlotte (Beta-Upsilon)
Chapter members hosted Watermelon Bust on September 29, 2007. The event raised funds and food donations for the 2nd Harvest Food Bank.
Northeast Conclave
Worcester Polytechnic Institute chapter members hosted a comprehensive overview of the True Brother Initiative at the Northeast Conclave on September 15, 2007. Roger Grice (Polytechnic 1964) and Eric Berger (Boston 1985) served as key facilitators along with the ELC Aaron Wright (Southeast Missouri State 2007). Attendees also participated in discussion about incorporating values-based decision making into chapter operation with Executive Vice President Bill Farkas (Butler 1988). Attendees included chapter members from Boston University, University of Connecticut, University of New Hampshire, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, and Worcester Polytechnic.
Ohio (Alpha-Omega)
Shannon Bibbee (1999) is a first lieutenant serving as the logistics officer in the U.S. Army’s 384th Military Police Battalion at Camp Bucca, Iraq. He was deployed in May 2007 for a 12-month combat tour.Oklahoma (Gamma-Rho)
William R. Hogge (1950) died September 9, 2007. He spent 38 years working for the City of Plainview, Texas, as a city engineer director of public works.
Penn State (Zeta)
Chapter members renovated their lounge, which included new carpet, new clear coat on wood walls, new furniture, electronic dartboard set and television. In addition, alumni members helped restore several chapter composites from 1966 to 1991, as well as other pieces of historic artwork and memorabilia. The chapter also opened an archival account at the university’s Paterno/Pattee Library in order to safely preserve some of the chapter’s oldest items.
Purdue (Psi)
Former chapter President Lance Emery (1994) is the global human resources business partner with Towers Perrin, a global professional services firm that helps organizations around the world optimize performance through effective people, risk and financial management. Previously, he spent the past 12 years as a human resources executive with Accenture.Rocky Mountain Conclave
The University of Denver chapter members hosted a retreat for the Rocky Mountain Conclave on September 22, 2007, on the Denver campus. Senior ELC Michael Blow (Pittsburgh 2006) and ELC Curtis Sullivan (Northern Colorado 2007) worked with Mike Smith (Denver 1976) leading the lively and interactive presentations, including discussions about implementing the True Brother Initiative. Attendees included chapter members from Colorado State University-Pueblo, Denver, University of Wyoming, and University of Northern Colorado.
San Diego State (Zeta-Pi)
Andrew Roy (2007) sailed around the world as a participant in the Summer 2007 Semester at Sea program.
Southeast Missouri State (Delta-Phi)
More than 30 chapter members attended a presentation of the Cole Recruitment Institute by Ray Lutzky (Rensselaer Polytechnic 2002). Attendees asked good questions and the concepts associated with values-based recruiting resonated with the brothers and reinvigorated the chapter’s commitment to growth.
Syracuse (Alpha-Upsilon)
Approximately 90 alumni members attended a reunion held on September 14-15, 2007, in Syracuse, New York.
Tennessee-Chattanooga (Zeta-Phi)
Chapter members recruited 60 new associate members, the chapter’s largest class ever and the largest of any Greek organization on campus.Texas-San Antonio (Phi-Upsilon)
Director of Chapter Services John Holloway (High Point 1993) conducted a retreat with chapter members to discuss operations for the fall 2007 semester, as well as addressing plans for comprehensive Fraternity education and implementation of the True Brother Initiative. Chapter Adviser Rob Mendiola (2000) helped coordinate and organize the retreat.
Washington (Alpha-Psi)
In honor of the $50 million donated to the University of Washington by Michael G. Foster (1960) and The Foster Foundation, the university’s business school was renamed the Michael G. Foster School of Business.
Washington State (Tau)
ELCs Jordy Miller (Miami-FL 2007) and Jay Hedgspeth (Alabama 2007) are helping members reform and revitalize the chapter and address critically low membership. The increased support from Headquarters staff began with several days of help from Director of Chapter Services John Holloway (High Point 1993) in August 2007, focusing on values-based recruiting and successful operations based on the Fraternity’s ritual.
Stan Patterson Says:
October 2nd, 2007 at 12:38 pmWhere is the University of Arkansas chaper???
Stan Patterson Says:
October 2nd, 2007 at 12:39 pmUniversity of Arkanas CHAPTER.
Tim Emond Says:
October 2nd, 2007 at 1:50 pmLance Perry/Purdue - Lance, I am an HR professional in the food industry. I would be interested in networking with you and understanding what working for Towers Perrin is like as I have considered looking into positions there. Thanks, Tim Emond , Zeta Upsilon (Miami, OH) 2001
David W. Corbin Zeta-Phi-Zeta 432 Says:
October 2nd, 2007 at 3:01 pmI was very encouraged by the article that my chapter (Zeta-Phi Zeta) had the largest number of young men
(60)in Zeta history pledge (verb not a noun) my college chapter. As a former Ritualist (High Phi) for five (5) initiations, the current High Phi has my sincere sympathy; but I envy the feeling of accomplishment/relief he will experience at the end of the Third Degree.
ray onyx, Zeta 735 Says:
October 2nd, 2007 at 4:54 pmIt’s nice to see some chapter news from Penn State. Keep up the good work!
Dr. Wm. Randy Jungman Says:
October 3rd, 2007 at 1:55 amI was pleased to see a note from San Diego State, but wish there was more news to report. Do they now have a house again?
I was disappointed that there was no entry from the University of Southern California (my other alma mater). Are they still around?
Dr. Wm. Randy Jungman, Zeta Pi 545
Robert Bailey Says:
October 3rd, 2007 at 10:40 pmWhen are you going to publish news about members of chapters no longer in active. Many of the Zeta Zeta chapters members are getting up in years and would like to hear news of brothers still living. Robert Bailey ZZ 247.
Zeta Zeta Chapter Says:
October 4th, 2007 at 2:52 pmRobert-
PSU’s chapter website and alumni news is on their website at…
http://www.lxa-zetazeta.org
you should register there if you arent already.
Brothers of ZZ
wayne powers Says:
October 6th, 2007 at 7:40 amI enjoy your website - Like Robert Bailey said, I am getting on in years and like to hear about the brothers at Auburn and University of Memphis - Keep up the good work - Wayne Powers, Omega 970
David E. Moore Says:
October 8th, 2007 at 3:46 pmThe alumni of the University of Massachusetts chapter (which is now inactive) would like to know the present status. Has the House been sold and does the House Corporation have funds to activate a new chapter? Does the chapter need alumni support?
Bob Snyder Says:
October 9th, 2007 at 4:59 pmThis Web-Site is hard to use.
At the beginning I high-lighted my local chapter [MSU-GO] to obtain some infomation. I clicked on everything available to submit, but nothing happened.