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by John Holloway • March 2010 • 12 Comments •

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Omegas (report of death)

There are 83 of our 300 chapters included in the March 2010 issue of the Cross & Crescent:

Alabama (Alpha-Phi)

The house has continued to put large numbers of young men into the house.

Chapter Vice President Sam Solomon helped the brothers organize a
fundraising event for Haiti.

The chapter has many brothers involved in different honor societies on campus, including Order of Omega and Order of Alpha.

John Hails, Josh Roberts and Alex Currenton are involved with stewards, which is a university recruiting service.

Jacob Forehand is a member of the university debate team, which is currently nationally ranked.

Alabama-Birmingham (Sigma-Chi)

On Thursday, January 28, 2010, Sigma-Chi Zeta held a blood drive with the Red Cross and raised more than 40 units of blood to be sent to Haiti.

On February 5, 2010, the chapter held a “Hope for Haiti Auction” and
auctioned off several brothers and notable members of the UAB community and raised more than $500 to send to Haiti.

On March 11, 2010 the chapter will be holding a “Swing for the Cure” charity golf tournament with Susan G Komen at the Highland Park Golf Club.

Alumni Chairman William Taylor was elected IFC President

Chapter President Alex Roberts was elected vice president of the UAB Democrats.

Tripp Ference, an associate member, was selected to the Early Medical Schools Acceptance Program at UAB.

Cyril Balibit was elected IFC vice president-internal and Kevin Smith was elected IFC vice president-recruitment.

Akron (Gamma-Alpha)

Gary Horning (1980) served as the chairman of the Rubber Division of the American Chemical Society in 2009, the society’s 100th anniversary. This society is the largest technical organization in the tire and rubber industry.

Arizona State (Zeta-Psi Colony)

The colony added 13 associate members this spring, increasing the colony’s size by 35 percent.

The colony continues its volunteer program at the local Lincoln Elementary School in Mesa, Arizona, where the brothers act as tutors and mentors for grades K-6.

The chapter participated in the Students Supporting Brain Tumor Research Walk-a-thon on February 27, 2010, and will be participating in the Lord of the Wings on March 6, 2010, benefiting Best Buddies.

Led by the chapter’s Fraternity educator Rocky Sands, the colony has been serenading on campus to build its reputation as the classiest and most creative fraternity on campus. One serenade resulted in us winning a vote for a social with Delta Zeta.

Arkansas (Gamma-Chi)

On January 23, 2010, the chapter initiated 36 new brothers, upping the chapter roll to 2,195.

The chapter added 10 new associate members on Bid Day, which was March 1, 2010.

The Alumni Spring Tailgate will take place April 17, 2010, and will include grilling at Baums Stadium before the baseball game against the University of Kentucky.

The chapter’s held its annual Mom’s Day on February 27, 2010.

Atlanta Area Alumni Association

The alumni association held its first event of the year on February 9, 2010. They had an excellent attendance as the core membership continues to grow. In the crowd were brothers representing schools from the West Coast, East Coast, North and South. They also had a wide range of careers represented from the younger brothers to small business owners to corporate executives. Future events include: March 10 – Regional Alumni Event 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. at The Buckhead Club, presented by Lambda Chi Alpha National Fraternity; May 18 – Quarterly Happy Hour 6–8 p.m. at Ansley Golf Club; August 10 – Quarterly Happy Hour 6–8 p.m. at Ansley Golf Club; November 9 – Quarterly Happy Hour 6–8 p.m. at Ansley Golf Club. For more information, contact Brian O’Hern at brian.ohern@msn.com for more information.

Auburn (Omega)

Reggie Gilbert was elected chapter adviser at the beginning of the 2009 fall semester.

On August 22, 2010, The Omega Club Board passed a motion to fund the “3 for 3 Associate Member Scholarship.”

The chapter’s Fall 2009 GPA was 2.77, sixth among fraternities and above the all-male average of 2.74.

For 2009, LCA finished with 1,548 points and in second place for the All-Sports Trophy. This was the second year in a row that the chapter finished in second place.

Andy Hartley died November 5, 2009. For years, He was a leader among the chapter’s alumni.

Jim Waters (1960) died January 11, 2010. He was an essential component to building The Omega Club and to building a new home for Lambda Chi Alpha.

Boston (Alpha)

Chapter brothers have offered free hot chocolate to anyone who walks by their table in the middle of campus. The service has generated great publicity for the chapter and is a fun way to market Lambda Chi Alpha.

Bradley (Kappa-Upsilon)

On February 13, 2010, nine brothers volunteered their time to help out at a fundraiser for Eric Albers who suffers from bone cancer. The $10,000 raised will help cover the cost of an operation and chemotherapy.

On February 19, 2010, six brothers volunteered at a benefit to help raise money for multiple sclerosis. The fundraising event took place at Paradise Hotel and Casino in Peoria, Illinois.

On February 20, 2010, the chapter associated one new member, Ben Nelson.

Butler (Alpha-Alpha)

The chapter participated in formal rush week and added 25 new associate members. The Ritual Exemplification for the new members is planned for April 2, 2010.

The chapter is making plans for its annual Teeter-Totter Week, which runs from March 21-27, 2010.

California-San Diego (Pi-Beta)

The chapter matched its most successful recruitment quarter ever by adding 15 new associate members and is hoping to add to these numbers in the upcoming spring recruitment.

The chapter elected and will hold the Officer Installation Ceremony on March 7, 2010.

California-Santa Barbara (Zeta-Eta Colony)

New Chapter President Sam Jaquish recently reiterated his commitment to advance the colony towards chartering. “One of the greatest joys of belonging to this fraternity is the knowledge that you are an organized force participating in a group that works to better the lives of all members of our community.”

Teaming with fellow Greek organizations Alpha Phi, Pi Phi, Gamma Phi Beta, Kappa Kappa Gamma, Kappa Alpha Theta and others, the chapter brothers have organized a 12-hour fundraiser at local eatery Sam’s To Go to benefit the relief effort in Haiti.

The chapter has a very competitive 3.2 GPA.

The chapter has secured a spot on the university’s Inter-Fraternity Council, effective the moment the colony becomes a chapter. The council stressed that the group had indeed done what is necessary to warrant a spot on the council.

The chapter performed an Initiation Ritual for 14 associate members.

Cal State-Northridge (Beta-Rho)

Jim Wirosko (1976) died February 4, 2010. He worked at Warner Bros. in the 1990s as an assistant chief lighting electrician. His movie credits include “Batman & Robin” (1997), “Executive Decision” (1996), “Batman Forever” (1995) and “Dave” (1993). He also worked as a best boy and gaffer for various TV shows WB produced in the 1980s. During the 2000s, he managed the staff that worked for three-time Oscar-winning make-up designer Ve Neill whose credits include the three “Pirates of the Caribbean” films (2003-06-07), “Sweeney Todd” (2007), “Eragon” (2006) and “Artificial Intelligence” (2001). Wirosko ran a non-profit organization devoted to safaris in North America and abroad. He was an avid big game hunter. His son, James, is a Lambda Chi legacy who attends the University of California-Riverside.

Cal State-Fresno (Iota-Gamma)

The chapter’s alumni association would like to receive updated contact information. Please go to the Fresno State Lambda Chi Alpha Facebook page to provide updates.

Central Florida Area Alumni Association

On February 10, 2010, more than 40 alumni, guests and undergraduates attended an alumni reception at the Orlando Marriott Downtown, hosted by the Educational Foundation. Attendees were provided with an update of Central Florida Area Alumni Association events occurring this spring. The evenings programming featured Grand High Alpha Dr. Ed Leonard (William Jewell 1979). Brother Leonard highlighted the positive direction our Fraternity is headed, especially as it relates to the early successes of the True Brother Initiative. If you would like to receive communication from the Central Florida Area Alumni Association, please contact Associate Director of Alumni Relations Dan Hartmann at dhartmann@lambdachi.org.

Chris Szydlo, who works at the Disney Institute, will host the next alumni event on March 10, 2010, at the Disney Boardwalk resort. The event will consist of 30 minutes of networking, a one-hour presentation on the Disney business philosophy and how you can adopt some of their strategies in your business, and an optional “behind the scenes” tour of the Magic Kingdom. To register, [http://www.disneyurl.com/cflxa click here].

Central Michigan (Lambda-Omega)

The chapter is undertaking a fundraising effort to raise $5,000 for an alumnus who was diagnosed with cancer. The tumor is located in the back part of the brain just under the optic nerve. When he is not at the hospital with his family, he spends his spare time studying for grad school. So far the chapter has helped raise close to $1,800, primarily from a benefit dinner hosted in February.

Cincinnati (Gamma-Gamma)

The chapter performed the Initiation Ritual for eight members at the beginning of this quarter. Also included in the ceremony were 25 members from the chapter at the University of Kentucky.

The chapter held a reception for alumnus Richard E. Thornburgh who received an honorary doctorate from the University of Cincinnati on February 5, 2010.

Coe (Zeta-Alpha)

The chapter performed the Initiation Ritual for eight men on February 19, 2010. The members were: Michael Levi Anderson, Juan Carlos Arredondo, Adam John Becker, Michael Stephen Inghram, Michael Thomas Alvin Mitsche, Hoang Le Nguyen, Justin Alan Nylin, and Alhaji Sajdu Sesay.

The chapter will be hosting a reception for our Founders Day on March 2nd
of this year. In working to accomplish this, the chapter was able to regain communication with the first initiated brother of our chapter, John Yager (1947).

The chapter attended the Great Plains Conclave and received an award for the chapter with the greatest number of attendees. One of our brothers, Jay Caughren, was recently elected to be student body president as well as the IFC president. He is the first student body president to be re-elected in all of Coe’s history.

Connecticut (Zeta-Lambda)

William Barney (1964) retired as an educator after 44 years in the profession. For the last 19 years, he served as the principal of The Morgan School in Clinton, Connecticut.

Cornell (Omicron)

Chapter alumni brothers in the Washington, D.C., area braved a snowstorm to join brothers in town for the Cornell Alumni Leadership Conference on January 31, 2010. About 18 brothers ranging from the classes of 1948 to 2010 joined in the festivities, highlighted by watching Cornell’s basketball team beat Harvard 86-50. A New York City reception for Omicrons was planned for February 27, 2010, and a Founders Day dinner in Washington, D.C., on March 21, 2010.

Denison (Gamma-Iota)

The brothers of Gamma-Iota are continuing to thrive and strive for excellence.

The chapter added seven associate members, which increases the chapter to 45 brothers and making it one of the largest chapters on campus.

The chapter collected the equivalent of 21,000 pounds of food for the Licking County Food Pantry during fall semester’s North American Food Drive Campaign.

Wendell Taylor recently earned a position as a Granville volunteer firefighter after completing a long interview and training process.

Ryan Buesser and Kevin Lynch were elected as junior senators for our university’s student governing body.

Drexel (Epsilon-Kappa Colony)

The 24 men of the colony were initiated on January 30, 2010. This was the first initiated group of the colony since the re-colonization effort started this past fall. The Initiation Ritual was performed by teams from the University of Pennsylvania, Millersville University, and chapter alumni brothers.

Stephen A. Gike (1950) died February 9, 2010. A World War II veteran, he participated in the Invasion of Okinawa. Upon his return, he enrolled at Drexel Institute of Technology (now Drexel University). He was a member of the Drexel football team.

East Tennessee State (Iota-Omicron)

IFC President Nicholas H. Mitchell has been selected for inclusion in the most recent edition of ”Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges”. Since 1934, the publication has honored outstanding students who demonstrate “academic achievement, service to the community, leadership in extracurricular activities and potential for continued success.” Those selected join representatives from “more than 2,300 institutions of higher learning in all 50 states, the District of Columbia and several foreign nations.”

Elon (Delta-Pi)

The chapter started a Haitian Relief Effort that has been collecting clothes, shoes, blankets, and money. We expect in excess of $1,000 to go to Haiti and about 1,500 pounds of clothes donated to the Salvation Army.

This spring, the chapter added 16 associate members and held an Associate Member Ceremony with many prominent local figures in attendance.

Eureka (Theta-Chi)

Active brothers Michael McComas, Samuel Hendricks, and associate members Daniel Bolson and Nathan Mullins made the Fall 2009 Dean’s List.

Before winter break in December, chapter brothers decorated the chapter house with Christmas lights and dedicated them to Dax Locke. At the end of last semester, the chapter donated $300 to St. Jude Children’s Hospital in Dax Locke’s name. He was a 2-year-old boy who was diagnosed with leukemia. He died shortly after Christmas.

Ferris State (Iota-Psi)

The chapter held a large Homecoming/Centennial Celebration last fall. Alumni from many different eras attended, making it a very fun and eventful time. More than 70 alumni attended and spent time looking through the house. The festivities included yard games and a delightful dinner at the Holiday Inn.

The chapter was cited in the local city paper for helping volunteer at the library next door to our fraternity house. The brothers helped box and ship books.

The chapter is interested in more alumni involvement and participation at events.

Florida Southern (Epsilon-Xi)

Florida Southern "Style Your Sole" Charity Work

Rob Tucker, Matthew Clements, Cory Osborne, Stephen Bell, and Mitch Varnum, gave their time to help children living in poverty experience one of the simplest yet most essential needs in life; the gift of a new pair of shoes. The brothers participated in a “Style Your Sole” event, where the kids painted shoes and customized their own individual pair.

Florida State (Zeta-Rho)

Chapter brothers participated in the Dance Marathon and had the highest male participation and raised approximately $8,000.

The chapter also raised $250 to support a DUI awareness event associated with FSUPD Habitat for Humanity.

Brian Swain is the new chairman of the board of Seminole Boosters, Inc. He is the fifth brother to hold this position. He follows Doug Mannheimer, Don Reinhard, Ron Hobbs, and Chris Kraft.

Florida Tech (Beta-Nu)

The chapter raised more than 5,400 pounds of food for the North American Food Drive. The chapter brothers will hold a 72-hour car wash to raise money for the local food bank.

The brother of the year award went to Clem Healy, the High Alpha award went to Auther Hannon, and the associate member of the year award went to Joe Tennant.

Georgia Tech (Beta-Kappa)

The chapter had a 3.11 GPA for the fall semester and remains one of the largest fraternities on campus.

W. Carl Riddell (1948) died December 25, 2009.

Illinois (Chi)

The chapter will hold its annual golf outing on April 24, 2010. For more information, please contact the chapter’s alumni chairman at goss1@illinois.edu.

Leo Karris was named Brother-of-the-Month for his work and exceptional dedication towards his house manager position.

Illinois State (Beta-Omicron)

The chapter alumni will be gather in Normal, Illinois, for this year’s Founders Day celebration on March 20, 2010. Please visit the chapter’s [http://www.beta-omicron.org/alumni website] for details and registration.

Kansas (Zeta-Iota)

Save the date of May 8, 2010, for the Spring Alumni Event & Dinner to be held at the Adams Alumni Center on the Kansas University campus. Please contact Bob Walrafen at bwalrafen@reeceandnichols.com for more information.

Kentucky (Epsilon-Phi)

The chapter will hold a spring alumni/undergraduate event on April 17, 2010, at the Hilton-Lexington Downtown. For more information, please visit the Facebook page, the chapter website, or contact chapter President Michael Haag at Michael.haag@uky.edu. The chapter will give a short presentation to update those in attendance. This will be followed by a celebration of the many years Momma Dean and Jesse Horn have given to the brothers.

Kettering (Lambda-Epsilon B)

Chapter brothers participated in a number of community service events, including Adopt A Highway, Relay For Life, and smaller events hosted by other organizations on campus.

Matt Glibbery was elected co-chairman of orientation and social activities for IFC.

Chris Craft and Jason Schaal put forth the effort necessary to make the most successful edition of The Technician, the student run newspaper at Kettering, with their enlightening articles on relationships and handling student loans.

Jason Schaal also served as Santa Claus for a Christmas party at a local elementary school.

Sam Meredith, Ethan Russell, and Eric Wilmsen were trained and certified in the use of CPR, first aid, and AEDs.

Bob Adams, Chris Craft, and Matt Glibbery made the Dean’s List.

Chris Smith participated in the North-American Interfraternity Conference’s 2010 IFC Academy on January 30, 2010, in Indianapolis. The one-day, 14-hour program, focused participants on their role in developing high-performing IFCs – specifically the role of the IFC in serving the needs of its member fraternities, and the role the NIC Standards play in supporting high performance.

Kutztown (Sigma-Gamma)

The chapter held its annual Ms. Kutztown beauty pageant to raise money for the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation.

Chapter brothers also completed a volunteer community service event in Reading, in which we helped restore an old fire station into a museum.

The brothers held an Alumni Winter Gathering, the largest event in the history of the chapter with more than one-fifth of the chapter’s total initiates, spanning almost 40 years, in attendance.

Louisiana-Lafayette (Iota-Omega)

Amphaymany “Pi” Keohavong (1993) died January 2010. He was one of the most successful former University of Louisiana-Lafayette students. Originally from Laos, he made his residence in New Iberia. He parlayed a natural talent for dance into an international touring career with some of the most prestigious dance companies, such as Erick Hawkins, Philobolus Troupe, and Momix to name a few. The UL Performing Arts Department has plans to dedicate their annual “State of LA Danse” Fall 2010 concert in his memory.

Louisville (Zeta-Sigma)

Jon Cecil was recognized as “Employee of the Year” at Hilton Garden Inn where he works. He was also recently promoted to shift leader.

Lycoming (Iota-Beta)

The chapter added 14 associate members, more than any other fraternity and all but one sorority. The chapter now has 32 men.

Maryland-College Park (Epsilon-Pi)

William F. Lamar Jr. died January 13, 2010.

Massachusetts Institute of Technology (Lambda)

The chapter plans to run an on-campus clothing drive to benefit the Boston-Central branch of The Salvation Army. The chapter hopes this will improve their reputation on campus and help with early recruitment during Campus Preview Weekend.

Mercer (Zeta-Omega)

Chapter President Gil Arquisola was elected SGA junior senator.

Several chapter brothers participated in Stompfest, an all-Greek stepshow, in conjunction with Chi Omega Sorority on February 27, 2010.

Methodist (Sigma-Theta Colony)

Lambda Chi Alpha International Headquarters’ staff have been on campus at Methodist University and are working diligently to bring the chapter back to campus. There has been strong alumni support throughout the entire process, and the interest group has provided much needed insight to ensure the development of the colony at the university. Currently efforts are going well, and staff will be on site for the next two weeks to ensure a successful endeavor.

Miami-OH (Zeta-Upsilon)

Timothy Martin participated in the Undergraduate Summer Scholars 2009 program in which he proposed a new technology to clean water in Ghana.

Ryan Batt conducted research on Acton Lake by using dissolved oxygen to estimate lake-wide metabolism.

Brothers making the President’s List: Jeremy Armbruster

rothers making the Dean’s List: Justin DeCamp, Robert Hadley, Garrett Mandel, John S Storey, and Matthew Perse.

Jonas Dominique traveled to Novgorod, Russia, with the Intensive Russian Language Program in summer 2009.

Justin DeCamp traveled to Dijon with the Dijon Exchange Program (Summer 2009).

Jay Bodell, Cameron Jones, and John Storey are currently abroad in Russia and Australia.

Miami-FL (Epsilon-Omega)

The chapter completed rush, adding 14 associate members to Lambda Chi Alpha.

The highlight of rush was a “Where the Wild Things Are” themed concert, which raised nearly $200 for Haiti and featured up-and-coming band Beckham County Trainwreck.

All members participated in Funday on February 13, 2010, in which the University of Miami hosts special citizens from the local area who participate in various events. Lambda Chi Alpha runs the barbeque for the event annually.

The chapter has begun preparing for Greek Week, raising more than $1,000 in alumni donations in an attempt to bring home the trophy.

Darren Dupriest (1991), president and CEO of Validity Screening Solutions, has been ranked on the 2009 Inc. 500|5000 annual list of the fastest-growing companies in America. In its first year of eligibility, Validity was one of 33 companies in the metropolitan Kansas City area to be recognized.

Charles A. Barone (1956) died February 13, 2010. Following graduation, he returned to Jamestown where he followed his entrepreneurial spirit in a broad assortment of business endeavors, including real estate development and manufacturing.

Millersville ((Delta-Tau)

The chapter sponsored a blood drive with the Central PA Blood Bank on February 3, 2010.

Chapter brothers, who served as the big brother chapter for the colony at Drexel University, conducted the new colony’s first Initiation Ritual on January 31, 2010.

The Millersville chapter officers invited and hosted Director of Chapter Services John Holloway and Senior Associate Director of Chapter Services Jordan Miller on February 24, 2010, for a brotherhood event on campus.

Minnesota State ((Lambda-Delta)

Joe Cherney participated in the North-American Interfraternity Conference’s 2010 IFC Academy on January 30, 2010, in Indianapolis. The one-day, 14-hour program, focused participants on their role in developing high-performing IFCs – specifically the role of the IFC in serving the needs of its member fraternities, and the role the NIC Standards play in supporting high performance.

Millsaps ((Theta-Eta)

Millsaps College released the scores for its 2009 Standards of Greek Excellence Report. The chapter leads the fraternities (and sororities) with a score of 112 points out of 100.

The chapter has five brothers currently excelling in the rigorous Millsaps honors program in addition to having the highest GPA of all fraternities on campus.

In the philanthropic world, the chapter just successfully concluded its third annual “Quizbowl” tournament, benefiting Blaire E. Batson Children’s Hospital here in Jackson. The event was co-sponsored with Delta Delta Delta, and was a record breaking year, in both attendance and funds raised.

MacDougall Womack (2008) was promoted to district executive of the Cypress Chauve District with the Boy Scouts of America near Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

Chris Spear (2007) was selected to lead the 2010 Crossroads Film Festival in Jackson, Mississippi, as coordinator of the non-profit Crossroads Film Society.

Area alumni celebrated the 85th anniversary of the chapter’s founding as a Theta Kappa Nu chapter in December 2009. Attendees of the event included Bill Presson (1977), Chris Spear (2007), Kevin Slark (2007), Matt Black (2009), and Allen Gresset (Mississippi State 2006).

New Orleans ((Lambda-Alpha)

George A. Mollere (1962) is the chapter’s second initiate and one of the founding fathers. His best undergraduate memories were when he served as president of the local fraternity, Alpha Chi Omega, and they were contacted by both Lambda Chi Alpha and Sigma Chi to join their national organizations. They chose Lambda Chi and never regretted it. Mollere is currently manager of general administration for Gulf Coast Waste Disposal Authority. He previously served as director of human resources.

North Carolina-Charlotte ((Beta-Upsilon)

North Carolina-Charlotte Recruitment Sign

With a special thanks to brother Michael Kowalchyk, the chapter collected more than 900 pounds of canned food last semester and donated $200 of school supplies to North Mechlenburg High School.

The chapter conducted a blood drive through the American Red Cross and collected 486 pints of blood, which could potentially help upwards of 1,450 people.

Our new member football team won the Greek New Member intramural flag football tournament.

The chapter initiated 13 associate members, bringing the total number of brothers initiated to 925.

Oklahoma ((Gamma-Rho)

The chapter added 74 associate members, making the class more than 20 people larger than any other fraternity’s class on campus.

The chapter earned a 3.29 GPA last fall, ranking them first in member grades.

The chapter is currently in second place in the OU Intramural race.

Yukon banker Tim Holt, a volunteer with Yukon Public Schools’ Miller Mentoring Program, is honored at the State Capitol as a runner up for Oklahoma’s David and Molly Boren Mentoring Award. The Boren Mentoring Award, which honors an outstanding youth mentor in Oklahoma, is sponsored by the Oklahoma Foundation for Excellence. Through its Boren Mentoring Initiative, the foundation promotes the growth and development of school-based mentoring statewide. The award presentation was held Jan. 21 during National Thank Your Mentor Day in the Capitol’s Blue Room.

Oklahoma City ((Theta-Delta)

Oklahoma City - Hope for Haiti Superbowl Benefit

The chapter held a “Hope for Haiti” benefit in conjunction with this year’s Superbowl. Chapter brothers accepted donations during the event that will go to the American Red Cross’ aid to Haiti.

Oklahoma State ((Alpha-Eta)

The chapter is currently in the top five in Greek house intramural.

During homecoming last fall, the chapter placed second overall in Sweepstakes.

The chapter raised 15,000 pounds of canned food for the North American Food Drive.

The chapter placed second in Phi-Mu’s Phinest, and third in Chi-O Wish Week.

The chapter had its largest rush/Initiation class ever in the past 10 years.

Kelvin Pollard is IFC secretary.

Shane Hnatusko is co-coordinator of Junior Greek Life, and Aaron Dohanich is secretary.

Sonny Shost is president of the lacrosse team, and Andy Martin is vice president.

Penn State ((Zeta)

Along with the sisters of Alpha Sigma Alpha sorority, the chapter held a Dance Marathon and raised more than $200,000 for children fighting pediatric cancer. Special thanks Joseph Rad and Chris Yaracs, the THON chairs, for organizing and inspiring our brothers to achieve such an impressive milestone. Additionally, Timothy Reside and Talib Visram show exceptional leadership and helped with the fundraising efforts.

Pittsburg State ((Lambda-Chi)

Kansas Governor Mark Parkinson appointed Ed McKechnie to the Kansas Board of Regents. The governor named McKechnie to serve the remainder of former member William Thornton’s term, which expires in June 2010. McKechnie is a former state representative and currently the chief commercial officer for Watco Companies, Inc. During his tenure in the Kansas House of Representatives between 1991 and 2001, he served on a variety of committees, including Appropriations and the joint committee on Legislative Post Audit.

Ray Black (1980) died January 9, 2010.

Pittsburgh (Gamma-Epsilon)

Pittsburgh-area chapter alumni met with other alumni and reactivated our alumni board. This new alumni board assigned an alumni representative to each chapter officer. With this new support the chapter hopes to begin to grow.

The primary goal is to grow in size and their goal is 15 new associate members.

The chapter has second highest fraternity GPA.

Polytechnic (Theta-Upsilon)

Fernando Alfred De Arcangelis (1942) died January 24, 2010. His grandson, Christopher De Arcangelis, is a legacy in the chapter.

Purdue (Psi)

Lance R. Emery (1994) was recently appointed as the Global Human Resources Leader for the Talent & Rewards Business Segment of Towers Watson. Towers Watson, the result of a merger between Towers Perrin and Watson Wyatt in January 2010, is a leading global professional services company that helps organizations improve performance through effective people, risk and financial management. Emery also was recently recognized as the National Federation of High Schools Officials Association Competitive Spirit Squads Official of the Year. Lance continues to be involved in the sport of cheerleading as a judge that started during his days of cheering at Purdue. Lance has been honored to judge the USASF World Cheerleading Championships in addition to a number of national championships across the United States and Canada.

To help families chart a course to education finance solvency, Matt Russell, a Certified Financial Planner, authored “College Planning 101 – A Practical Guide For Students And Parents On Saving And Paying For A College Education.” The book offers information on the options available for college savings, timelines for college planning, and the types of financial aid and tax incentives that are available, including those for military service members and their families.

Rutgers (Phi)

Jack Williams (1943) died January 22, 2010.

Samford (Theta-Alpha)

The chapter has the second highest fraternity GPA on campus.

Chapter President Zach Owens was elected president of the College Republican Chapter on Campus.

Chapter Vice President Bryan Hardy was elected IFC president.

San Diego Area Alumni Association

On January 27, 2010, more than 50 alumni, guests, and undergraduates attended an alumni reception at the San Diego Marriott La Jolla, hosted by the Educational Foundation. Attendees were updated about the local chapter and the San Diego Regional Alumni Association. The evening’s programming featured Executive Vice President Bill Farkas (Butler 1988). He reviewed the Centennial year highlights and spoke enthusiastically about the bright future of Lambda Chi Alpha. For more information about the San Diego Regional Alumni Association or other alumni associations, please contact Associate Director of Alumni Relations Dan Hartmann at dhartmann@lambdachi.org.

Shepherd (Phi-Iota)

During a recent blizzard, chapter brothers helped with shoveling out fire hydrants and elderly people’s homes. They also helped the Red Cross set up a shelter at a local church.

Slippery Rock (Lambda-Xi)

Dennis C. Rickard (1971) retired as Sheriff of Butler County, Pennsylvania, and received a sculpture in honor of his service to the National Sheriffs’ Association Executive Committee and Board of Directors from June 2001 through December 2009. The sculpture was presented to Sheriff Rickard at the NSA Winter Conference, January 20-23, 2010 in Washington, D.C.

Southeast Missouri (Delta-Phi)

Chapter brothers participated in the area Polar Plunge where they swam in a cold lake to benefit the Missouri Special Olympics. They helped to raise more than $39,000.

Neal E. Boyd, winner of NBC’s “America’s Got Talent,” held a special performance for Southeast Missouri State University in February. Boyd performed with the Southeast Missouri Symphony Orchestra to a sold-out crowd of 940 concertgoers at the Bedell Performance Hall on the University’s “River Campus.” Afterward, Boyd held a special reception for members of the President’s Council.

Tad Satterfeild died February 2010.

Southern Methodist (Gamma-Sigma)

Robert S. McDonald (1978) died January 21, 2010. In 1994, he and his life-long friend, Doug Lueckemeyer, founded Douglas Scott Homes in the Park Cities, that enabled him to fulfill his dream of creating beautiful homes known for their uniqueness and exquisite detail.

St. Joseph’s (Phi-Lambda)

The chapter is rebounding from being on probation and added 25 associate members, doubling the number of any other fraternity on campus. The chapter now has 65 men.

St. Louis College of Pharmacy (Pi-Lambda)

The chapter competed in a school sponsored “Olympiad” that pitted the chapter against other Greek and school organizations in various physical competitions. The chapter won first place overall, with the tug-of-war being the best event.

St. Mary’s (Sigma-Beta)

On October 15, 2010, the chapter hosted the first Casino Night on St. Mary’s University. They brought in professional dealers and Las Vegas casino tables and raised more than $900.

On October 10, 2009, the chapter celebrated its 40th anniversary.

Syracuse (Alpha-Upsilon)

C. Bernard Ruckdeschel Jr. (1951) died December 30, 2009.

Tampa Bay Area Alumni Association

On November 20, 2009, the Lambda Chi Alpha Alumni Association of Tampa Bay hosted a Centennial Reception at the Tampa Club. More than 30 alumni representing seven chapters were in attendance. Brad Salsbury (South Florida 2003) chaired the event and James H. Ham III (Auburn 1966) served as the keynote speaker. The International Headquarters provided a Centennial video and Centennial keepsakes for those in attendance. Pictures are available at LCAAATB.com.

Tennessee(Epsilon-Omicron)

The chapter is preparing to participate in Relay for Life, a benefit to fight cancer in which money is raised at an all-night event on campus. The chapter has taken part in this event for several years and continues to support the fight against cancer.

Recently, chapter members participated in Dippin’-4-Dollars in which money was raised by working in a chocolate factory all night, with benefits going toward the Ronald McDonald House of Knoxville, Tennessee.

The chapter contended for the annual SAE boxing tournament championship, which Lambda Chi won last year. The chapter will have six boxers competing and hopes to defend its crown as champions.

Towson (Phi-Omega)

On January 30, 2010, the chapter participated in the Polar Bear Plunge to raise money for the Special Olympics. This event, sponsored by the Maryland State Police, allows participants to raise money while they plunge into the cold waters of the Chesapeake Bay in a widely publicized event. The chapter raised $2,300 between 15 participants.

Tulsa (Epsilon-Upsilon)

The chapter performed an Initiation Ritual for 15 associate members on November 21, 2009. The new active brothers achieved the highest cumulative GPA for the fall semester for newly initiated male Greeks.

Lambda Chi placed second in Chi Omega’s Hootiefest.

The chapter’s newly elected officers are: Aashish Khaladkar, president; Patrick Schell, internal vice president; Justin Miller, external vice president; Jake Turner, secretary; Zach Krahulik, treasurer; Morgan Lewis, risk manager; Jacob Karim, ritualist; Ryan Merritt, fraternity educator; Quintin Jones, recruitment;
Joel Wolters, scholarship; Charlie Fitzpatrick, social chair; and Denton Brader, alumni relations.

Aashish Khaladkar is the IFC president and Morgan Lewis is the IFC assistant rush chair.

Dr. Kenneth G. Davis (1952) died April 10, 2009. He received his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Degree from Washington State University and was employed by Pfizer Pharmaceuticals in the Veterinary Products Division and later was employed by Merck & Co., Inc. to work with the FDA on approvals of veterinary products.

Valparaiso (Iota-Sigma)

The chapter is now participating in Indiana’s adopt a highway program and is excited about their five new associate members.

Villanova (Beta-Iota Colony)

The Grand High Zeta has approved the colony’ petition for chartering and a chartering date and banquet have been set. The event will be held at 7 p.m., on April 17, 2010, at The Radisson Hotel Valley Forge Banquet Center, King of Prussia, Pennsylvania. The cost will be $50 per person. Contact Dennis Poggi at dennis.poggi@villanova.org for more information.

Virginia Tech (Sigma-Lambda)

The chapter placed second in Alpha Chi Omega’s Mock Rock 2009!, an annual philanthropic event to raise money and awareness about victims of domestic violence. All the proceeds raised through this event benefit the New River Valley Women’s Shelter.

Washington (Alpha-Psi)

Orlan Dean (1925) died January 15, 2010. He was active in the House Corporation and a regular at both Founders Days and the “Old Timers Reunions.”

Western Carolina (Beta-Zeta)

Billy Vespasian participated in the North-American Interfraternity Conference’s 2010 IFC Academy on January 30, 2010, in Indianapolis. The one-day, 14-hour program, focused participants on their role in developing high-performing IFCs – specifically the role of the IFC in serving the needs of its member fraternities, and the role the NIC Standards play in supporting high performance.

Western Kentucky (Lambda-Lambda)

IFC Vice President and Chapter President Americo Capodagli, Chapter Vice President Barrett, Recruitment Chairman Joe, and Mike Cox plan to spend their spring break doing mission work in Haiti. They are trying to raise funds to complete the necessary funding to cover their travel expenses. Capadagli, a broadcast news major, plans to film a documentary as part of their trip.

Wilmington (Pi-Delta)

>The chapter is scheduling a clothing drive that will benefit Sugartree Ministries

Chapter brothers have been serving as ushers for the Murphy Theater in Wilmington. The brothers also usher for the Wilmington College theater whenever they have a show.

Each week chapter brothers gather the recycling from two of the campus buildings.

The chapter has four associate members this semester and they have been doing a lot of informal brotherhood activities, including a super bowl party, a thumb wrestling tournament, and a snowball fight/snow sculpture making.

Worcester Polytechnic (Pi)

The chapter is planning its 100-year centennial celebration, which will occur in 2013.

Mark Marchand is a member of the Skull Honor Society.

Many chapter brothers attended a charity ball and plan to attend another in the coming month.

With the current president going abroad, Warren Walton has been elected as interim.

Issue: March 2010 | Author: John Holloway | Filed in: 2010 March, Chapter News

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

Scott Says:
March 2nd, 2010 at 6:23 pm
Where is Murray State? Come on guys fill us in on what is going on there.

In Zax,

Scott
William Neher Says:
March 2nd, 2010 at 6:45 pm
And where is Wabash? Have to care about communication more than periodic requests for contributions.

Yours in ZAX,

Bill
Glenn Ritter Says:
March 2nd, 2010 at 7:03 pm
I am pleased to see the Drexel, Epsilon Kappa colony has been started again. How long until a colony becomes a chapter? Glenn Ritter EK531 (1964)
Rich Skalski Says:
March 2nd, 2010 at 7:47 pm
I guess the Grand High Zeta is too busy selling Gamma Omicron’s (Michigan State)chapter house to a developer to include an update.
Gary Sneide Says:
March 2nd, 2010 at 7:48 pm
I look in every issue for info on Washington State University’s chapter and don’t see anything. I would like to re-connect with those of you who were active members in 1987-89 when I was your advisor.
In ZAX,
Gary Sneide
DG Says:
March 2nd, 2010 at 9:29 pm
Great to see the Zeta-Eta chapter at California-Santa Barbara getting back on its feet. Continue the fine work young men!
Lex Says:
March 2nd, 2010 at 11:31 pm
Great Job Charlotte (Beta-Upsilon)! It’s been a while since there has been an update, but this is excellent. Great start, but make sure to follow through!
In ZAX,
BY 825
Jon Cecil Says:
March 3rd, 2010 at 2:55 am
Hey! Thanks to the Zeta Sigma Chapter at Louisville for recognizing my accomplishment. It was a really big step for me. To my brothers, thank you! In ZAX, Jon Cecil
Tom Earp Says:
March 3rd, 2010 at 2:00 pm
First off, I want to congratulate all of the 83 Zetas out of 300 for the interesting updates and information about my fellow Brothers from all over LXA land. A job well done by all.
It is sad when I see my fellow alumni Brothers complaining about not seeing their chapters list. All I can say is get involved with your chapter, find out why they are not included in the C & C! The only items and chapters that are listed must come from the chapter. A subtle hint on my part.LOL!!

I have found that LXA makes men, but it is also true that men make LXA.
It makes me proud to read about my fellow Brothers and chapters for what they have accomplished and look forward to each months issue.

In ZAX,

Tom Earp
LX Z 1
Pittsburg State Un., Ks.
Dave Morrison Says:
March 6th, 2010 at 11:10 am
Noticing that many chapters don’t always report, I just wanted to suggest that you form groups on Facebook. It has worked well for our chapter. I’m certainly not suggesting that the Cross and Crescent be discarded or changed in any way. Facebook is just a good tool to help stay in touch and actually to meet other brothers who were not in college at the same times.
In ZAX, Dave Morrison
Tyler Bradford Says:
March 6th, 2010 at 12:08 pm
Glad to see updates from Western Kentucky! I commend you guys for unselfishly giving up your spring break for a worthy cause! Continue the good work and congrats on all the recent accomplishments and progress.

In ZAX
Tyler Bradford
Lambda Lambda 949
Mike O'Dorney Says:
March 23rd, 2010 at 10:52 pm
I’m not LXA but here’s what we do. Form two newslists (yahoogroups, google groups).

Call one LXAEpsilonEtaNews
Call the other LXAEpsilonEtaLife
(obviously use your own chapter, not Epsilon Eta)

For the first one (news) only publish news, events, schedules – work week, initiation, founders day, etc. No babble, musings, etc.
That way,whoever doesn’t want any stories, tales, etc., doesn’t get them. Just the facts, Maam!

In “Life”, babble away. You will get stories going about football games, cars and car troubles, etc. All the news that’s fit to print, no all the news that fits! You will be surprised what goes on, and what will start a “water cooler” conversation.

Between the two of them, you will generate something for the Cross and Crescent. If not, rattle the cage and ask someone where are they now,… But you probably won’t have to do much rattling!

cheers,
Mike O

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