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Appalachian State (Sigma-Upsilon)
Dr. Thomas H. Furman (1987) died.
John D. Benbow (1977) died May 15, 2009.
Auburn (Omega)
Spence McCracken (1971) retired after 35 years as a high school football coach, most recently at Opelika High School in Alabama. He has previously won three state football championships. In 2004, he was inducted into the Alabama High School Hall of Fame, and in 2008, he received the Jack Meagher Award from Auburn University.
Central Florida Area Alumni Association
More than 30 undergraduate and alumni brothers attended the Central Florida Area Alumni
annual golf scramble. The association’s annual Family Picnic will be held on July 12, 2009, at Moss Park in Southeast Orlando.
Colorado-Boulder (Gamma-Mu)
Lt. Cmdr. Eric J. Purvis (1994) died May 19, 2009. He and five crew members were killed aboard a Navy helicopter that crashed near the Coronado Islands during a training exercise off the aircraft carrier Nimitz.
Dallas/Ft. Worth Area Alumni Association
Approximately 30 brothers, representing more than 12 chapters, attended the May alumni reception, with plans to hold monthly gatherings. The next event will be at the Texas Rangers vs. Houston Astros baseball game on June 18, 2009. Please email your reservation to Chuck Chambers at chuck@signsnowarlington.com or call 817-265-7446. If you are not receiving alumni association updates, are new to the DFW area, or are looking to relocate to DFW, please contact Greg Coon to receive information about the group at greg@eyeconvideo.com.
Denison (Gamma-Iota)
Fredric M. DuBois (1952) died March 25, 2009. He was the owner, president, chairman and general manager of DuBois Book Store. His father, John Harold DuBois, started the bookstore in the early 1930s, buying and selling books out of the back of his truck, but Fred had been running it for more than 50 years. He was recently honored by the National Association of College Stores for 50 years of service to the college textbook industry. Among other awards, he was a longtime member of the Kent State President’s Club and was recently recognized as a member of the President’s Medallion Society and Herrick Society. He was also recognized as a friend of the Kent State Honors College in 2006.
East Tennessee State (Iota-Omicron)
Former chapter President Alex Greer has been inducted into Who’s Who Among College Students
Chapter Alumni Chairman Jordan Huffman was elected as state vice president for the Tennessee Federation of College Democrats and he was also elected vice chairman of the Washington County Democratic Party.
Chapter President Nicholas Mitchell was re-elected to a third term as a senator for the Student Government.
Chapter Vice President Josh Jenkins has been inducted into Gamma Sigma Alpha, the Greek honors society.
Denver (Alpha-Pi)
Jordan DeHerrera (2009) has been honored as a member of the USA Today 2008 All-USA College Academic Second Team. This marks the seventh consecutive year that a University of Denver student has been named to one of the USA Today All-USA College Academic Teams. DeHerrera will graduate in June with a bachelor’s degree in economics and master’s degrees in business administration and accounting. He is the founder of Students Engaged in Social Entrepreneurship and has created and led an international service-learning trip to Juarez, Mexico. DeHerrera has applied to a summer PhD preparation program sponsored by the American Economics Association; he hopes to pursue a doctorate in economics and a career with a public policy think tank.
Joseph H.G. Berger (1943) died April 11, 2009.
Drury (Theta-Sigma)
At the 2009 Greek Excellence Awards, the chapter won the Living Your Values Award (Fraternity). In addition, Zachary Tusinger was named alumni of the year and Craig Williams was named Outstanding New Fraternity Member.
Randell Wallace (1982) represented the Springfield Business Development Corporation (SBDC) at the Area Development Consultants Forum, “Optimizing Success: What Your Board Needs to Know” in Chicago April 15-16, 2009. Wallace is president of the SBDC board for 2009, and is also treasurer and board member of the Missouri Partnership, the state’s organization dedicated to economic development and business attraction.
Florida (Epsilon-Mu)
Mark Brown (2009) is featured in ”BlackListed Magazine”, the University of Florida black student-run magazine.
Florida State (Zeta-Rho)
Bruce Blackwell (1969) is a civil trial lawyer in Florida and has been listed in the peer reviewed publication “Best Lawyers in the U.S.” for the last several years, which is an honor accorded to less than 1/4 of 1 percent of the lawyers nationally. Similarly, for the last five years, he has been listed as one of Florida’s “Legal Elite,” one of the top 2 percent of lawyers practicing in the State of Florida. In the last year, he was honored with a national award from the American Bar Association, The Grassroots Advocacy Award, for sustained work on behalf of the poor throughout the United States; received the Outstanding President Award from The Florida Bar Council of Bar Presidents; served as the president of the Florida Bar Foundation overseeing all legal aid organizations in the state of Florida; and received the George C. Young First Central Florida Inn of Court Judge James C. Glazebrook Memorial Award as the most outstanding member of the Inn.
Georgetown (Kappa-Omega)
The chapter initiated 16 men this spring and again won the President Cup Award as best fraternity on campus.
Georgia Tech (Beta-Kappa)
Thanks to the help of over 100 brothers and a lot of hard work, the chapter collected more than 13,000 pounds of food for the North American Food Drive, beating last year’s total. In addition, the chapter received more than $600 in donations from parents and different people. For their efforts, the chapter members received one of the Volunteer Organizations of the Year awards from the Atlanta Community Food Bank.
More than 80 alumni and undergraduate brothers attended a golf tournament on May 3, 2009, in Atlanta. The winning team consisted of Adam Harlow, Kevin Thorstad, Prem Shetty, and Narayan Gowda with a score of -10. The event hosts were Michael Leonard, Prem Shetty, Andy DeVries, Chris Walzer, Nick Carloni, and Ryan Lahm.
Selman Dan Waller Jr. (1958) died April 17, 2009. He was a former employee of Florida Power & Light Co. in Miami and retired from Mingledorff’s Inc. in Atlanta. He served in the U.S. Air Force Reserves
James S. Kavanaugh (1983) died May 6, 2009. He worked with Northrup Grumman from 1985 until 2000, and since 2000 has been a liaison engineer at Gulfstream Aerospace.
Gettsyburg (Theta-Pi)
Dr. J. Michael Bishop (1957) will retire as the chancellor of the University of California, San Francisco in June. He is a Nobel laureate and has served for many years as chancellor at the University of California, San Francisco.
High Point (Iota-Phi)
The chapter hosted Rock-a-thon from April 24-26, 2009, and raised more than $2,300 to support the Acairdi Foundation which is a foundation set up by one of our alumni brothers whose daughter has Acairdi Syndrome. The foundation supports families who have daughters unfortunate enough to be stricken with this disease. The chapter has hosted the event for more than 20 years. In addition to the Rock-a-thon, the fundraising event included a dunking booth, a jail cell, a DJ booth, and cookouts on both evenings.
Christopher Thurley (2009) will be leaving to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on July 25, 2009, for the 3rd annual Anthony Burgess Foundation Symposium. He was selected to present his senior thesis paper on Inter-cultural writings from British writers between the period of 1960-1966 and Anthony Burgess’ dominance in this tradition.
Indiana (Alpha-Omicron)
Lt. Col. Karl R. Johnson (Ret.) (1947) died May 4, 2009. As an Army lieutenant in World War II, Karl led a combat infantry platoon (2nd Inf. Regt., 5th Div.) during the Battle of the Bulge, crossing of the Moselle and Rhine, and captures of Fort Driant, Frankfurt, and the Ruhr Valley among other actions. After the war he completed bachelor’s and master’s degrees at Indiana University and accepted a Regular Air Force Officer’s Commission in 1947. He taught AF ROTC at Indiana University and served at the Pentagon, in England, at Offutt AFB (SAC) and in Vietnam (MAC-V); he survived the bombing of his quarters in Saigon in 1964. He was awarded the Combat Infantryman’s Badge, Bronze Star, and Silver Star (WW II), Purple Heart (Vietnam), and AF Commendation Medal. After retirement from active duty, Karl served as a civilian in the Foreign Technology Division, Wright-Patterson AFB (1967-84), and is fondly remembered as an effective, considerate supervisor. In retirement after 1984 he devoted himself increasingly to the administration and fellowship of the 2nd Infantry Regiment Officers’ Association. He helped campaign for reactivation of the Regiment and traveled as the Army’s guest to reactivation ceremonies in Vilseck, Germany in 1996.
Kansas State (Gamma-Xi)
Former Grand High Alpha
Fred W. Suggs Jr. (1969) was installed as the 2009-10 president of the South Carolina Bar Association on May 14, 2008. He is a Greenville, South Carolina attorney at Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C. Suggs is a certified specialist in labor and employment law and is a fellow in the College of Labor and Employment Lawyers. He has extensive experience advising clients on preventive measures to avoid formal charges and lawsuits, handling union campaigns, negotiating collective bargaining agreements, representing clients before the National Labor Relations Board and the United States Courts of Appeal, and handling discrimination cases before administrative agencies and in state and federal trial and appellate courts.
Kettering B (Lambda-Epsilon)
The chapter is currently searching for a new chapter adviser, an alumni brother who lives in the Flint area that can commit two hours every Sunday night six months out of the year.
The chapter held its semi-formal on May 30, 2009, at the Hard Rock in Detroit on May 30, 2009, and a Brotherhood Retreat on June 5, 2009, in Ludington, Michigan.
Maine (Beta)
Robert L. Morey, Jr. (1944) died March 2, 2008.
Maryland-Baltimore County (Phi-Delta)
On May 5, 2009, the chapter celebrated the 30th anniversary of its founding.
Miami-OH (Zeta-Upsilon)
After attaining its goal of 40 members, the colony has received its charter and is scheduling a chartering banquet.
Malcolm Barringer (1952) died.
John W. Douds (1950) died.
Arthur Stone (1950) died.
Michigan (Sigma)
On May 20, 2009,
C. Robert Kidder (Michigan 1967) was named the new chairman of Chrysler Group LLC. He also serves as CEO and chairman of his co-founded private investment firm, 3Stone Advisors LLC. He is also a board member of Morgan Stanley and Schering-Plough, Columbus Children’s Hospital, and Ohio University. Kidder is a graduate of the University of Michigan and went on to earn his master’s at Iowa State University. After graduation, he joined the U.S. Navy and served as an officer in the Naval Civil Engineering Corps. He joined Duracell in 1980 as the Vice President of Finance and Administration for Duracell Europe and then president of Duracell, Inc in 1984. In 1988, he became the president and CEO Duracell International, Inc. Kidder became the chairman and CEO of Borden where he led the restructuring of the corporation that created new companies including Borden Dairy, Borden Food, and Wise Foods.
At Lambda Chi Alpha’s 52nd General Assembly in Phoenix, Arizona, Kidder was awarded the Order of Achievement.
Millersville (Delta-Tau)
The chapter was recognized as Organization of the Year for Volunteerism for partnering with the Horseshoe Scout Reservation to help with their conservation practices.
Missouri S&T (Alpha-Delta)
Richard Gasaway’s (1990) book, “An Inconvenient Purpose – Linking Godly Stewardship and Alternative Energy,” will be published in June. The book looks at the climate change debate and the energy debate from a different perspective.
Nevada-Reno (Epsilon-Iota)
Irvin R. Wanke (1938) died May 2009.
New Mexico (Zeta-Mu)
Robert Davidson (1993) and his advertising design firm, Phoenix-based
Davidson & Belluso, was recognized for its healthcare design work on two recent campaigns. The firm was awarded gold and bronze 2009 National Aster Awards for its designs. The same designs also garnered silver and merit awards respectively from the 26th National Annual Healthcare Advertising Awards.
Northwestern (Alpha-Iota)
At the 2009 Greek Awards banquet, Mike Casas (2009) was the recipient of the University’s Greek Leadership Award. He is a former chapter president, IFC Executive Committee member, and the larger Northwestern community as the Dance Marathon Executive Board member. In addition, the chapter was a finalist for the Outstanding Community Service award.
Ohio (Alpha-Omega)
Jeffrey L. Kryk (1977) died April 8, 2009. He was employed with CH2MHill, a global engineering firm, for three years in their Somerset, New Jersey office. He had previously been employed at Foster Wheeler and Kvaerner and had worked throughout the eastern United States.
Oklahoma (Gamma-Rho)
Ramon E. Williams (1968) died May 21, 2009. As a captain in the U.S. Air Force he managed special intelligence/covert operations in Southeast Asia –awarded the Silver Star and Bronze Star and the Order of Million Elephants and White Parasol decoration from the Kingdom of Laos. After his tour of duty in Vietnam he was Command Intelligence Briefer for Strategic Air Command in Omaha, Nebraska, where he briefed Henry Kissinger and Gerald Ford. A graduate of The Univ. of Texas Law School Ramon was admitted to the State Bar of Texas, the Supreme Court of Texas, the United States Supreme Court, and other federal fora.
Oregon State (Alpha-Lambda)
The chapter revived its Watermelon Bash after a seven year hiatus and designated Community Outreach as the recipient of their efforts. Of particular note was the emphasis the chapter placed on preserving watermelons in the philanthropy. Since the Linn-Benton County area of Oregon is designated as one of the hungriest counties in the state, the chapter wanted to be sensitive to not waste or destroy food. Raising over $6,000, this amount placed the chapter’s philanthropy among the three highest fund-raising efforts in the Oregon State Greek Community this year. In conjunction with the philanthropy, the chapter also chose to revive selecting a chapter sweetheart, the Lambda Chi Alpha Crescent Girl and selected Miss Amanda Hoidal of Chi Omega as their 2009 Crescent Girl. Congratulations to Event Chairmen Kevin Aquas, Ryan Walker and Alex Waite.
At the 2009 Greek Awards, the chapter won the 2009 Peavey Plaque. The chapter was singled out for its noted improvement in academics, recruitment and most
particularly reviving Watermelon Bash.
Chapter members teamed with Delta Gamma and won Best Vocals (a new category) and 2nd Place overall at the Oregon State University performed in the 78th Annual IFC/Panhellenic Sing.
Almost 40 Lambda Chi moms spent the weekend with their sons enjoying a silent auction that helped raise close to $5,000 for house improvements, a brunch, and our annual Mom’s Club meeting. The Mom’s Club, currently led by Mrs. Rexene Waite has been in continuous operation for more than 50 years and does a fantastic job of making our chapter house more of a home.
Pittsburg State (Lambda-Chi)
During the Greek Week events, the chapter won the Greek God competition in which each Greek organization put one student in the spotlight as a famous character.
Rensselaer (Epsilon-Eta)
During the 203rd Commencement ceremony on May 16, 2009, class President David Drew, a student who majored in biochemistry and biophysics, addressed the class. The Freeville, N.Y. native has “strived to be a force in the community,” while at Rensselaer and also in his hometown. He served as the chapter’s external vice president and created a new philanthropic event in which members of the fraternity and sisters of Alpha Gamma Delta would rock in sponsored rocking chairs for 36 straight hours. He is the recipient of the 2008 Frederick M. Nussbaum ’30 Memorial Award for Outstanding Volunteerism. Drew is also a member of Order of the Omega, the Greek Honor Society, and actively participates in intramural and intra-fraternity sports. Following graduation, he will pursue his doctorate in biochemistry/biophysics at Rensselaer.
Rose-Hulman (Theta-Kappa)
The chapter held its 33rd annual Pig Week, a week-long alumni event that ends with a pig roast for alumni and undergraduate brothers. More than 80 alumni brothers attended.
At the annual Volunteer and Business Appreciation Dinner for Big Brothers Big Sisters, hosted on April 21, 2009, the chapter was recognized for its fundraising efforts for their annual Walk for Kids, a 24-hour marathon completed by the fraternity members, along with the Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity, which sponsored a Comedy Night with proceeds donated to Big Brothers Big Sisters.
Elio Oradei (1985) died May 5, 2009.
San Jose State (Zeta-Nu)
George H. Yeager (1950) died May 21, 2009.
Simpson (Theta-Lambda)
Dale Thompson (1937) died.
Southeast Missouri (Delta-Phi)
From May 23 to June 1, 2009, Brian Gee (2006) will be traveling and touring with the Southeast Missouri State University Symphony to China. They land in Beijing and perform at the China Conservatory of Music, which is the Chinese version of America’s Juilliard School. They will then travel and perform at The Great Wall, before going to Shanghai where they will give their final concert.
Joe Gholson (2006) was Phi Kappa Phi Slater fellowship winner, the top national biology student.
The chapter initiated the Hall of Fame program in honor of Lambda Chi’s Centennial and the chapter’s 20th Anniversary. Five brothers were inducted into the inaugural class.
St. Louis College of Pharmacy (Pi-Lambda)
The chapter held its second annual Watermelon Bash on May 1, 2009. The rain didn’t stop 14 teams of students, staff, and faculty from competing in various watermelon-themed events, which raised more than 15,000 pounds of food and benefited the local Arnold Food Pantry. The Watermelon Bash is held as part of a large-scale North American Food Drive that Lambda Chi Alpha chapters across the nation put on each year.
The chapter was named Organization of the Year for the second year in a row and was awarded a $1,000 check to continue our successful community service and philanthropic events. Among some of our events were taking out the recycling almost every week on campus, raising about $1,200 for the Mid-East Area Agency on Aging for adult medical supplies.
Jason Wang was selected to join the National Community Pharmacists Association’s Student Executive Committee.
Brian Ogweno was elected as president-elect of the St. Louis College of Pharmacy Student Council. Evan Schnur is serving as the current vice president.
Tennessee-Knoxville (Epsilon-Omicron)
Bobby Tucker (1973) was named to the all-century baseball team for the University of Tennessee.
Texas State (Lambda-Phi)
The chapter was named Fraternity of the Year.
Truman State (Phi-Psi)
An alumni golf tournament will be held on June 6, 2009, at the Sunset Lakes Golf Course in Sunset Hills, Missouri. Half of the proceeds will go towards the Purple, Green, and Gold Fund to help build a new house, while the other half will go towards the active chapter’s general fundraising account.
Vanderbilt (Gamma-Delta)
Conrad Lucas, an attorney with Huddleston Bolen, has been admitted to the West Virginia Bar. He will practice in the firm’s Huntington office, with an emphasis in the areas of education and commercial law. Lucas joined Huddleston Bolen in 2008, after having spent one summer in the firm’s clerkship program. Prior to joining Huddleston Bolen, Lucas worked as a policy analyst for the Cowen Institute at Tulane University where he was part of the efforts to rebuild the education system in New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina. He also previously served as an aide to U.S. Representative Shelley Moore Capito.
Washington (Alpha-Psi)
James W. Olsen (1953) died April 12, 2009. He was a familiar face in the real estate industry throughout the Puget Sound area. He developed properties in King, Lewis, Grays Harbor, Thurston, Pierce, Mason and Jefferson Counties, and also was member of the Realtors and in partnership with Windermere Hood Canal. He was an active member of the Free Masons of Washington, George Washington Lodge #251 and Quilcene Lodge #184. He was continually active as an alumni brother with the chapter and for the last 10-15 years hosted the over 65 year old reunion at his waterfront home on the Olympic Peninsula.
Washington D.C. Area Alumni Association
On May 30, 2009, the brothers from the Washington, D.C. Area Alumni Association donated a Saturday volunteering with Honor Flight to help support more than 541 U.S. military veterans and family members from around the country in visiting the World War II, Korean and Vietnam memorials. When asked why Honor Flight was chosen, Michael Husband, president of the association, said, “Even though this is just one day out of the year it really shows our veterans just how much their sacrifice means. What a great way to give back to those who put everything on the line.” There will be future philanthropic events planned throughout the year, so if interested please visit our website or email dclambdachi@hotmail.com.
Every third Thursday of the month, the brothers gather for an alumni reception at different locations. On June 18, 2009, the brothers will gather in Georgetown, with the exact location yet to be determined.
The alumni association has purchased a block of tickets for the June 25, 2009,
Washington Nationals baseball game against the Boston Red Sox. Please contact Pete Forsberg at ptforsberg@gmail.com for tickets.
Washington & Lee (Gamma-Phi)
As part of the opening of the assembly at Washington & Lee University’s 2009 Reunion Weekend, W&L’s chapter of Omicron Delta Kappa National Leadership Fraternity bestowed the Rupert Latture Award upon [http://www.rockbridgeweekly.com/rw_article.php?ndx=13995 Scott G. Centorino] (2011) of Fort Lauderdale, Florida. He is a member of the Executive Committee and was recently elected secretary for 2009-2010. He is the president of the College Republicans, a resident adviser to first-year students, a writer for the Ring-Tum Phi, and a member of the Canterbury Fellowship. The Latture Award, named after one of the 15 original ODK founders, Rupert N. Latture ’15, is given each year to a sophomore who has demonstrated outstanding leadership potential and a commitment to the ODK ideal of unselfish service.
Western Carolina (Beta-Zeta)
At the 2009 Greek Awards, the chapter won the Highest Academic Award, Outstanding Commitment to Philanthropy Award, Community Service Award, Chapter of the Year Award, and Greek Week Champions. Taylor Callicutt was recognized as Greek Man of the Year, and Joseph Kellerman was given the Unsung Hero Award.
Steven Johnson was elected IFC president and Joseph Kellerman was elected as vice president of judicial affairs.
Don C. Baucom II (1989) died April 23, 2009. He worked as a computer consultant.
W. Clark Hersey Says:
June 2nd, 2009 at 4:19 pmSorry that the news from L.S.U.chapter does not let the alums know what is happening.
William Neher Says:
June 2nd, 2009 at 4:49 pmSo where is Alpha Kappa chapter at Wabash College in Indiana?
Bill Whitmore,UMASS 1953 Says:
June 3rd, 2009 at 7:18 amTo University of Massachusetts LCA Gamma Brothers,
Our house at 370 North Pleasant Street still stands with fond memories by many of us 1534 Gamma alumni since our chapter formed in 1912.
Lambda Chi Alpha national Executive Vice President, Bill Farkas, has met with UMASS administrative staff to encourage formation of a reorganized Gamma chapter. We hope that you are interested to keep informed and perhaps help Gamma reunion and future progress. Please reply with your address data, phone, and your comments.
e-mail to #413-665-7741
336 Falls Road, Sunderland, MA 01375. Let’s talk!
Bill Whitmore, UMASS 1953 Says:
June 3rd, 2009 at 8:37 amMassachusetts (Gamma),
Our house at 370 North Pleasant Street still stands with fond memories by many of us 1534 Gamma alumni since our chapter formed in 1912.
Lambda Chi Alpha national Executive Vice President, Bill Farkas, has met with UMASS administrative staff to encourage formation of a reorganized Gamma chapter. We hope that you are interested to keep informed and perhaps help Gamma reunion and future progress. Please reply with your address data, phone, and your comments.
e-mail to billwhitmore@comcast.net
Let’s talk! Bill Whitmore
Phone # 413-665-7741
336 Falls Road, Sunderland, MA 01375. Let’s talk!
Tom Earp Says:
June 3rd, 2009 at 11:53 amIt is so good to see and old friend and Brother, Fred Suggs doing so well. His Zeta were the ones who did LX Z chatering where we first met.
I am also glad to see Brothers from Gamma Zeta posting here and I hope that Gamma Zeta will once again be back on our rolls of active chapters.
Tom Earp
LX Z 1
Pittsburg State Un.