Cross & Crescent

Chapter News

by John Holloway • March 2008 • 4 Comments •

Key
	Chapter News
	Alumni News
	Omegas (report of death)

There are 50 of our 300 chapters included in the March 2008 issue of the Cross & Crescent:

Arkansas (Gamma-Chi)

Arkansas Grand High Alpha Award Celebration

More than 500 alumni, undergraduates and guests attended a banquet on February 2, 2007 at the Peabody Little Rock Hotel in Little Rock, Arkansas, to celebrate the chapter’s 2007 Grand High Alpha Award. Special guests included Executive Vice President Bill Farkas (Butler 1988) and Grand High Alpha Dr. Ed Leonard (William Jewell 1979), who also served as the evening’s keynote speaker. Chapter Adviser Drew Ledbetter (Northeastern State 1997) served as the master of ceremonies, and the event also included speeches from all chapter presidents since 2002, as well as a chapter video presentation.

Louis D. Trager Jr. (1958) died 2004.

Boston (Alpha)

The chapter added nine new associate members during the spring 2008 semester.

Bowling Green State (Phi-Mu)

Anthony Snyder (Bowling Green State 1992)

Anthony Snyder (1992) has been named manager, business development for American Hardware Manufacturers Association in Schaumburg, Illinois. Previously, he served as the director of membership and marketing for the American Society of Home Inspectors.

Bradley (Kappa-Upsilon)

Wayne G. Klasing (1964), president and CEO of Klasing Industries, Inc., is retiring and has sold his family-owned business to New York Air Brake Corp. He is a member of the Educational Foundation board of directors.

Bucknell (Delta)

Nick Panaro (2008) won the Outstanding Senior Award at the 2007 Greek Awards.

California-Davis (Delta-Gamma)

Adam Cook (2007) was named to the NIC’s 2007 All-Fraternity All-American Football first team.

Cal State-Fresno (Iota-Gamma)

James E. Davis (1972) died.

John F. Guzzo (1957) died.

Scot Millar (1973) died.

Cal State-Northridge (Beta-Rho)

Eric Thayer’s (1997) California wildfire photos were published in The New York Times and USA Today.

Central Missouri State (Lambda-Pi)

Justin Schaefer (2010) was elected IFC vice president of risk management.

Jeffrey Crouch (1977) died February 1, 2008. He was the owner of Johnson County Title Co. in Warrensburg, Kansas. Previously, he served as a trooper with the Missouri State Highway Patrol, and as a police officer for the University of Missouri-Columbia Police Department.

Cincinnati (Gamma-Gamma)

Thomas J. Austin (1969) died February 17, 2008. He began his retail career as a buyer with Federated Department Stores, then served as a divisional merchandise manager for Kohl’s Department Stores, and later as a senior vice president with Montgomery Ward, before retiring in 2000.

Denver (Alpha-Pi)

Herrick S. Roth (1938) died January 31, 2008. A World War II veteran, he was a teacher in the Denver Public Schools, a leader of the American Federation of Teachers, and a representative in both the Colorado House of Representatives and Colorado Senate. He also was the president of the Colorado Labor Council from 1954 to 1972, and a founder of the Colorado Forum.

Drury (Theta-Sigma)

Grand High Pi Lynn Chipperfield (Drury 1973), a 25-year veteran of Furniture Brands International Inc., is retiring from the Clayton, Missouri-based company. Most recently, he served as senior vice president, general counsel and secretary of the furniture manufacturer and importer.

Ben “Todd” Parnell III (Drury 1969) was named the new president of Drury University in Springfield, Missouri, by the board of trustees on January 31, 2008. Having served as the interim president since June 1, 2007, a search committee recommended him to the board after a nationwide search.

Eastern Illinois (Phi-Alpha)

Scott Eichberger (2008) was elected IFC president, and Dirk Bennett (2010) IFC vice president of recruitment.

Elmhurst (Pi-Zeta)

Elmhurst chapter has 30 undergraduate members, including six members on the soccer team: Phil Ruskin (2008), Greg Henry (2008), Colin Stringer (2008), Mike Sarlo (2009), Zach Jaggard, and the captain Andrew Smith (2008), who also was named to the second team of the all-conference squad.

Ruskin is president of Omicron Delta Kappa, and James Gelement (2008) serves as vice president. Gelement is also the outgoing treasurer of the Greek Council.

Chapter President Dave Bogaerts (2008), Frank Cook, and Joe Re (2009) are active in campus musical and theatrical productions.

The chapter is active in the North American Food Drive, and annually holds a 100-hole golf marathon with proceeds benefiting the Jimmy V Foundation.

Embry-Riddle (Sigma-Phi)

The chapter alumni association has awarded its annual scholarship to Kris Ward (2008), who is an aerospace engineering major with a cumulative 3.20 GPA.

Florida Tech (Beta-Nu)

Philip Meyer (2009) was elected IFC executive vice president.

Franklin (Kappa-Gamma)

The chapter has 34 members, 16 of whom are members of the football team, including R.J. Hartsfield (2008) who was named to the NIC’s 2007 All-Fraternity All-American Football first team.

Georgia State (Delta-Epsilon)

Lance Krall (Georgia State 1993) is the co-creator and star of “Free Radio, “a new TV show airing on VH1. Krall was featured in the October 2006 Cross & Crescent.

Georgia Tech (Beta-Kappa)

For the second year in a row, the chapter won the Ultimate Frisbee championship. In addition, the chapter made the soccer and flag football playoffs, and the associate member class defeated the new members of Theta Kappa Epsilon in a traditional football game, 20-6, for the first time in five years.

Toby Proctor (1957) died February 6, 2008.

Hanover (Theta-Zeta)

Seth Blakeslee (2009) serves as a local elementary school tutor as a part of the education remediation efforts for at-risk children, made possible by funding from the Lilly Community Alliances to Promote Education.

Houston Area Alumni Association

More than 35 members attended a Houston Area Alumni Association reception held on January 22, 2008, at the Houston Club in Houston, Texas. The reception was hosted by Charles Bacarisse (Southern Methodist 1986), and attendees included Grand High Alpha Dr. Ed Leonard (William Jewell 1979), and former Fraternity staff members Ty Weaver (Oklahoma City 2004) and Al Saylor (Delaware 1977). The Houston alumni association’s next event will be April 22, 2008, at the Houston Astros baseball game and will include former professional baseball player Larry Dierker (California-Santa Barbara 1968). For more information, contact Saylor at skysaylor@aol.com.

Indianapolis Area Alumni Association

More than 35 members attended the Indianapolis Area Alumni Association’s first happy hour social event on February 7, 2008, at the Rathskeller restaurant in Indianapolis, Indiana. Organized by the association’s steering committee, 10 chapters were represented at the event, which included current and former Fraternity staff members Tom Smith (Butler 2007), Ted Nord (Purdue 2007), Educational Foundation President and CEO Mark Bauer (California State-Fullerton 1979), and former Educational Leadership Consultant Mitch Woods (Georgetown 2005). The next event is scheduled for April 18, 2008, at Ye Old Library restaurant in Carmel, Indiana. For more information, contact Associate Director of Alumni Relations Josh Lodolo (Cal State-Northridge 2004) at jlodolo@lambdachi.org.

Jacksonville (Delta-Upsilon)

After completing an Initiation Ritual for six new associate members last fall, the chapter now has 17 brothers. Chapter members have implemented the new Seven Core Values as part of the True Brother Initiative, helping make significant chapter improvements.

Sandro Negron (2009) serves as IFC treasurer.

Jimmy Guerin (2008) has led the establishment of the lacrosse club on the campus, of which six members are Lambda Chis.

The Pumpkin Bust philanthropy raised $700 for a local charity.

Kansas State (Gamma-Xi)

Rich Macha (1980) was promoted to vice president customer service for the Independence Blue Cross Family of Companies.

Kettering-A (Lambda-Epsilon (A))

Ron Paul (Gettysburg 1957) & Chris Smith (Kettering-A)

Christopher Smith met U.S. presidential candidate Ron Paul (Gettysburg 1957) at a rally in Greenville, South Carolina.

Kutztown (Sigma-Gamma)

Dominic Costanzo (2009) was elected IFC director of community service.

Lehigh (Gamma-Psi)

Harold A. Strohman (1939) died January 22, 2008. A World War II veteran, he attained the rank of lieutenant colonel, and was later employed at Baldwin Locomotive, and Cummins Engine until his retirement in 1978.

Los Angeles Area Alumni Association

More than 30 members attended the Los Angeles Area Alumni Association reception held on February 6, 2008, at the Universal City Hilton in Universal City, California. Attendees included 1973 Cyril F. “Duke” Flad Award recipient Michael Wilson O’Neill (Auburn 1973), and Order of Merit recipients Howard Brightman (California-Los Angeles 1968), John Gezelius (California-Berkeley 1978), Jack Kabateck (Southern California 1948), and Tom Lawrence (Northwestern 1958).

Louisiana State (Upsilon)

Dr. Homer Lee Hitt died (1937) January 27, 2008. The founding chancellor of the University of New Orleans, he led the university from 1958 to 1980, helping develop it from a small urban offshoot of Louisiana State University.

Muhlenberg (Nu-Epsilon)

John E. McCormick (1950) died.

Nevada-Reno (Epsilon-Iota)

Attilio M. Genasci (1931) died January 29, 2008. A chapter founder, he was a Sierra Valley rancher who launched a local movement to protect the agricultural area from development, earning him a lifetime achievement award from the Sierra Business Council.

Newport Beach Area Alumni Association

More than 35 members attended the Newport Beach Area Alumni Association reception held on February 7, 2008, at the Pacific Club in Newport Beach, California. The event was hosted by Ryan Kelly (California-Santa Barbara 1990), and Executive Vice President Emeritus George Spasyk (Michigan 1949) served as the keynote speaker. One of the reception’s highlight was a reunion between Spasyk and Francis X. Nutto (Michigan 1945), who were together at the Michigan chapter in the 1940s.

New Mexico State (Zeta-Gamma)

Chapter members helped replace the shed at the Otero Boys and Girls Club that was destroyed in a recent fire.

Nick Wiegel (2009) was elected IFC vice president of administration, and Josh Lyon (2010) IFC vice president of public relations.

North Carolina-Chapel Hill (Gamma-Nu)

Richard M. Love (1956) died January 25, 2008.

North Florida (Delta-Alpha)

Former IFC and chapter president, Daniel May (1996) was named the new director of career development for Jones College in Jacksonville, Florida.

North Texas (Iota-Zeta)

Michael L. Bailey (1966) died February 9, 2008.

Pittsburgh (Gamma-Epsilon)

Lawrence L. Gross (1940) died 2005.

Randolph-Macon (Kappa-Tau)

Kyle Wiggins was named to the NIC’s 2007 All-Fraternity All-American Football first team.

San Antonio Area Alumni Association

More than 40 alumni, plus undergraduate members from the three local chapters, attended the San Antonio Area Alumni Association reception held on January 23, 2008, at the Hotel Valencia in San Antonio, Texas. Attendees included Grand High Alpha Dr. Ed Leonard (William Jewell 1979) and Grand High Gamma Dr. Greg Smith (Washington 1962). For more information on the alumni association, please contact Alan Psencik (Incarnate Word 2005) at lap01@flash.net.

San Diego (Delta-Kappa)

Andrew Camera (2009) was elected IFC president, and David Cook (2008) IFC vice president of membership.

Eric Bakhtiari (2008) was named to the NIC’s 2007 All-Fraternity All-American Football Teams first team.

San Diego Area Alumni Association

More than 35 members attended the San Diego Area Alumni Association reception held on February 5, 2008, at the La Jolla Marriott in La Jolla, California. Executive Vice President Bill Farkas (Butler 1988) presented a Fraternity update to the attendees. Mert Hill (Drexel 1967) spoke to the group about the alumni association’s social calendar, which includes a baseball game at Petco Park against the Los Angeles Dodgers on June 10, 2008. For more information, contact Greg Ervice (San Diego State 1966) at gervice@cox.net.

Southeast Missouri State (Delta-Phi)

Joe Gholson (2009) became the first student named to the Southeast Missouri State University Foundation board of directors. He also serves as SGA vice president.

Nick Griggs (2009) was selected as a member of the cheerleading squad, joining Scott Burle (2008) and team captain Ryan Shipp (2008).

Franklin Grey (2008) was elected president of Group Area Council, the governing body of Greek housing.

The chapter earned a 3.0 GPA for the fall 2007 semester, second highest among all fraternities.

More than 70 alumni and undergraduate members, including former Fraternity staff member Jason LeGrand (1996), attended an alumni event at a St. Louis Blues hockey game.

Gary Kellmann (1991) and Mike Kuhn (1991) have co-authored a novel, entitled “White Ghost in China.”

Southern California (Zeta-Delta)

The chapter has 101 active members and a 3.26 GPA.

Matt Jordan (2009) is a cornerback on the football team.

Arjan Ligtenberg (2009) plays two meter on the NCAA runner-up water polo team.

Murphy Troy, named 2007 Volleyball Magazine first team All-American in high school, is a member of the volleyball team. Sean Dennis, named 2007 Volleyball Magazine second team All-American in high school, is a member of the volleyball team. Brad Keenan is a member of the volleyball team.

Texas-Austin (Alpha-Mu)

John H. Sheffield (1929) died May 9, 2007.

Laurance “Lanny” Priddy (1966) died February 13, 2008. A former chapter president, he served in the U.S. Army and became a commanding officer of a military police company while serving in Korea. A practicing lawyer, he left his private practice in 2000, and began working as a managing attorney for Advocacy Inc. He also taught law classes and published three novels.

Texas-San Antonio (Phi-Upsilon)

At the 2007 Greek Awards ceremony, the chapter won the following awards: 2007 Greek Week Champs; Michael Lopez (2008), Greek Man of the Year; Lopez, IFC Officer of the Year; Highest GPA Spring 2007; 2007 Outstanding Alumni Relations; Most Service Hours Fall 2007; Most Money Donated Fall 2007; and, 2007 Outstanding Program, North American Food Drive (218,000 pounds).

Texas A&M (Delta-Mu)

Mark Pollet (2008) is a committeeman on Student Government Recruitment.

Tom Stewart (2008) and Kris Smith are members of the Corps of Cadets.

Texas Christian (Iota-Pi)

Chris Manfredini (2008) was named to the NIC’s 2007 All-Fraternity All-American Football first team.

Towson (Phi-Omega)

Chapter members participated in 12th annual Maryland State Police Polar Bear Plunge on January 26, 2008. The chapter raised $3,200 for the Special Olympics Maryland.

Union (Lambda-Zeta)

All chapter members were unharmed after a tornado touched down at Union University on February 5, 2008, destroying two major residential complexes and blowing the roof off one of the main academic buildings. Chapter members are helping with clean-up and relief efforts, using their chapter house as a storage and distribution area for high priority items. The tragedy also forced the members to postpone the scheduled Initiation Ritual for the associate members.

Wabash (Alpha-Kappa)

Adrian Pynenberg (2008) was named to the NIC’s 2007 All-Fraternity All-American Football first team.

Indiana’s Solicitor General Tom Fisher (1991) argued before the U.S. Supreme Court regarding a well-documented case involving Indiana’s controversial voter identification law. Greg Castanias (1987), who has argued cases before the nation’s highest court, attended the proceeding to support Fisher.

Mark W. Rutherford (1982), an attorney with Thrasher Buschmann Griffith & Voelkel, P.C., of Indianapolis, Indiana, was elected chairman of the Indiana Public Defender Commission.

Dr. John D. Chase (1942) died February 14, 2008. A chapter founder, he was a physician with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs from 1952 until his retirement in 1978, serving as chief of staff, associate chief medical director, and chief medical director. In 1992, the John D. Chase Award for Physician Executive Excellence was established and is presented annually to a senior military physician who has exhibited sustained outstanding performance and leadership in an executive position.

Washington (Alpha-Psi)

Assistant coach Jim Mora Jr. (Washington 1983) received a five-year agreement with the Seattle Seahawks, allowing him to transition into the head coaching job once head coach Mike Holmgren retires after the 2008 season.

Washington State (Tau)

Chapter members volunteered to help host the Whitman County Humane Society’s 47 Fur Ball and Yappy Hour fundraiser held on February 9, 2008, benefiting the shelter and its animals.

Western Kentucky (Lambda-Lambda)

Aaron D. Klem (2006) died February 2, 2008. He was a city planner in Elizabethtown, Kentucky.

Western Michigan (Lambda-Tau)

Dennis Hague (1976) died 2005.

Widener (Beta-Chi)

Maj. John W. Jackson (1992) died November 10, 2007. Assigned to Pacific Air Forces Headquarters, he was an electrical engineer for the U.S. Air Force, and was serving a special duty assignment with the International Affairs Division of PACAF as the China/Taiwan regional affairs strategist. He served as the chapter’s fraternity educator, and as the University of New Mexico’s chapter adviser.

Wisconsin-Whitewater (Lambda-Iota)

Andrew T. Ullrich (2008) died January 23, 2008.

Issue: March 2008 | Author: John Holloway | Filed in: 2008 March, Chapter News

4 Responses to “Chapter News”. (leave your response)

Caesar Cubillos Says:
March 2nd, 2008 at 7:56 pm
Hey brothers. I just wanted to congratulate the guys at SEMO for their accomplishments. In 2001, I traveled to Cape Girardeau, MO to work at a cheerleading camp and met up with three brothers from the SEMO chapter (Rick, Scott and Jason). I have no clue what they’re up to now, but it was great to see how strong a bond of brotherhood can be with someone you’ve barely met. I’m especially proud to see that the squad still has Lambda Chis as members. That means the guys are doing their job as far as rush.

If ShowMe’s or Ragsdale’s are still there, have one for me… but just one. May God bless and keep you.

In ZAX,
ZE631
Danny Rothbard Says:
March 2nd, 2008 at 8:27 pm
Hey Towson!!! Way to swim in cold water for charity!!

In ZAX,

Danny Rothbard
Phi Omega 248
Howard Saidman Says:
March 3rd, 2008 at 7:09 am
In general to all chapters. If bored put sometimes search under Postcards in Ebay for Lambda Chi. In the past few months I found 2 postcards for our chapter house at Penn State and periodically seen others. You can also put the word Fraternity in under postcards since some sellers do not go to the trouble to spell out Lambda Chi.
William J. Calabresa Says:
March 16th, 2008 at 9:46 am
Although some locations are no longer chapters, for whatever reason, we would still be interested in providing and/or being informed about current news events i.e. Alpha Beta Chapter. Is this just a matter of sending you the information or is some other process required?

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