John Quinones, anchor/correspondent for ABC News, received the Fraternity’s top honor at 53rd General Assembly & Stead Leadership Seminar in Phoenix. He served as the keynote speaker for the Purple, Green & Gold final banquet.
2010 Order of Achievement Recipient
by Tad Lichtenauer • September 2010New Fraternity/Foundation Boards
by Tad Lichtenauer • September 2010
At the 53rd General Assembly, Drew Hunter (Denver) became the Fraternity’s new Grand High Alpha while Jerre Stead (Iowa) was named Educational Foundation chairman. In addition, new Student Advisory Committee and Council of Presidents members were selected.
53rd GA Legislation Report
by Tad Lichtenauer • September 2010Fraternity News: Recap of approved bills changes and resolutions.
53rd GA & Stead Leadership Seminar Awards
by Tad Lichtenauer • September 2010Fraternity News: Nearly 100 chapters receive awards.
Nine Order of Merit Recipients
by Tad Lichtenauer • September 2010
Recipients include: John Bloom (Miami-OH), Ed Keglovits (Kutztown), Tom Larson (California-Los Angeles), Gene Laughrey (Kansas State), Mike Mahoney (Eastern Illinois), Michael Malter (Widener), Dr. H. Coleman McGinnis (Sewanee), Chester McKinney (Auburn), Michael Morganti (Rensselaer Polytechnic). Award recognizes service and outstanding Fraternity accomplishments.
Everyday Hero
by Tad Lichtenauer • July 2010
As a tribute to U.S. military, Ray Sorenson, an alumni brother from Alpha-Tau at Iowa State University, has painted The Freedom Rock annually since 1999. Having received extensive military support and national media exposure for his efforts, he hopes to land a large sponsor to allow him to travel and create more patriotic murals across America.
Fourth Annual Master Steward Summit
by Tad Lichtenauer • July 2010Fraternity News: More than 40 volunteer alumni brothers attend training event.
College Baseball Coach of the Year
by Tad Lichtenauer • July 2010
TCU’s Jim Schlossnagle, an alumni brother from the Delta-Pi chapter at Elon University, was named the 2010 NCBWA National Coach of the Year. After leading TCU to the program’s first appearance at the NCAA College World Series, his team was eliminated by UCLA in the semifinals 10-3 on June 26, 2010.
Father & Son…& Brothers
by Tad Lichtenauer • July 2010True Brother: The Heatons, alumni brothers from Western Ontario, exemplify “a Lifetime of True Brotherhood.”
Order of Achievement Recipient
by Tad Lichtenauer • June 2010
Former North Dakota Gov. Allen Olson received the Order of Achievement on April 24, 2010, during a banquet held in his honor the University of North Dakota. After serving two terms as the state’s attorney general, he served as governor from 1981 to 1985.
The New Stephen King?
by Tad Lichtenauer • May 2010
Ryan Brown, a Gamma-Rho alumni brother from the University of Oklahoma, makes his debut as a fiction novelist on May 4, 2010, with the publication of Play Dead. Prior to publishing his first novel, he was cast in many network programs, including “Guiding Light,” “The Young and the Restless,” “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit”, and two feature films for Lifetime Television.
Inner Circle Programming Retreat
by Tad Lichtenauer • May 2010True Brother: Nearly a dozen chapters represented at special event held in Indianapolis.
TCU’s Pulitzer Prize Winner
by Tad Lichtenauer • May 2010History: Dr. John A. Carroll, an Iota-Pi brother, won the award in 1958 for his work about George Washington.
Grammy-Winning Artist
by Tad Lichtenauer • April 2010
Georgia’s Nu chapter alumni brother Charles Kelley is a lead member of the country music group Lady Antebellum. Since forming in 2006, the Grammy-winning band has won top awards from the Academy of Country Music and the Country Music Association.
Another Major Milestone
by Tad Lichtenauer • March 2010True Brother: Higher ed conferences invite Lambda Chi Alpha to present scientific research/vision.
Mr. Henry ‘Hank’ Iba
by Tad Lichtenauer • March 2010History: As a Lambda Chi at Westminster College, he is the only U.S. Olympic basketball coach to win two gold medals.
Curling for Gold
by Tad Lichtenauer • February 2010
John Morris, a brother from the former Wilfrid Laurier colony, has spent his entire life preparing for the opportunity to represent Canada at the 2010 Winter Olympics. He credits Lambda Chi Alpha with helping him to learn from his mistakes, which has helped him both as a person and teammate.
College Presidents, Lambda Chi Board Meet for Joint Session
by Tad Lichtenauer • February 2010True Brother: Presidents share perspectives, ideas about how to enhance co-curricular partnership.
Celebrating Lambda Chi’s Legends & Leaders
by Tad Lichtenauer • November 2009History: As the final part of a 10-month series, we pay tribute to Executive Vice President Emeritus George W. Spasyk.
2008-2009 Order of Omega Recipients
by Tad Lichtenauer • November 2009Fraternity News: Nearly 100 members from more than 50 different chapters honored for leadership, community service
Celebrating Lambda Chi’s Legends & Leaders
by Tad Lichtenauer • October 2009History: As part of a 10-month series, our ninth month pays tribute to former Grand High Alpha Rev. S. George “Doc” Dirghalli.
Actor and General Saluted
by Tad Lichtenauer • September 2009
Emmy-winning Actor Powers Booth and Maj. Gen. R. Martin Umbarger honored at Centennial Celebration. During the Purple, Green & Gold Brotherhood Banquet, Booth served as the master of ceremonies while Umbarger paid tribute to our military brothers.
Two Entertainers Receive Top Honor
by Tad Lichtenauer • September 2009
Actor Bill Hayes was honored with the Order of Achievement during the Centennial Assembly while singer/songwriter Mark Schultz received the award during the Centennial Banquet. Hayes shared the moment with his family while Schultz graciously performed two of his most popular songs.
Centennial Assembly
by Tad Lichtenauer • September 2009Fraternity News: Lambda Chi Alpha officially recognizes its 100th year by calling a Centennial Assembly.
Centennial History Panel
by Tad Lichtenauer • September 2009History: The Paedagogus comes to life at the 2009 Stead Leadership Seminar.
Boston Commemoration
by Tad Lichtenauer • September 2009Centennial News: Final event celebration will be held November 6-7, 2009, and includes historical tour and banquet.
Third Annual Master Steward Summit
by Tad Lichtenauer • July 2009Fraternity News: Approximately 40 volunteer alumni brothers and staff attend training event.
World Karate Champion
by Tad Lichtenauer • June 2009
Master Steven Franz began training over 31 years ago at the age of 7 in Goju Ryu Karate. A graduate of Vincennes University, he is considered one of the best traditional karate instructors in the United States and was inducted into the International Budo Society in January 2009.
Brother Answers the Call
by Tad Lichtenauer • May 2009
Paul Estridge and his company, The Estridge Companies, will be highlighted on the May 17th edition of ABC’s “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition.” A former chapter president and varsity football player at the University of Evansville, he found the ABC project to be the most energizing, transforming event his company has ever undertaken.
Lance Krall Stars in VH1 Comedy
by Tad Lichtenauer • May 2009
An actor/comedian and former chapter ritualist at Georgia State, Lance Krall served as the keynote speaker at last summer’s 52nd General Assembly in Phoenix. Thanks to a growing fan base during season one, a second season of “Free Radio” is now airing every Thursday at 11 p.m. EDT on VH1. Don’t miss it!
Paul Harvey Signs Off
by Tad Lichtenauer • April 2009
A honorary brother from Culver-Stockton College, he died February 27, 2009, at the age of 90. A news commentator and talk-radio pioneer, his staccato style made him one of the nation’s most familiar voices.
Time to Register!
by Tad Lichtenauer • April 2009Centennial News: Register today for International Centennial Celebration & Stead Leadership Seminar.
Delaware Brothers Rescue Woman
by Tad Lichtenauer • April 2009True Brother: Brothers remove woman from car moments before train crash.
Brother Featured on ’60 Minutes’
by Tad Lichtenauer • March 2009
Dr. John McCardell, the founder and director of Choose Responsibility, was featured on the February 22, 2009 edition of this primetime CBS news program. The president emeritus of Middlebury College, he established a nonprofit organization to engage the public in informed and dispassionate debate over the effects of the 21-year-old drinking age.
Obama’s Cookie Guy
by Tad Lichtenauer • February 2009
Tom Magnani, a Truman State alumni brother and co-owner of Baby Boomer Cafe in Des Moines, has seen cookie sales skyrocket after President Barack Obama’s two daughters endorsed them. Typically selling fewer than 300 cookies a week, they sold 18,000 during Christmas week and hope to have a standing order from the White House.
Core Values in Action
by Tad Lichtenauer • February 2009True Brother: Cal Poly chapter receives praise; SMU alumni brother lauded for Treasury work.
Celebrating Lambda Chi’s Legends & Leaders
by Tad Lichtenauer • December 2008History: As part of a 12-month series, we begin by paying tribute to former CEO Cyril F. “Duke” Flad.
Million Dollar Man
by Tad Lichtenauer • November 2008
Opera singer Neal E. Boyd won NBC’s “America’s Got Talent” on October 1, 2008, earning a giant paycheck. An alumni brother from Southeast Missouri, he also earned a performance at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. He is currently working on his new album.
Byrne Lived Our Core Values
by Tad Lichtenauer • October 2008True Brother: A father, husband and DEA agent, he was abducted, killed in New Orleans.
Hall of Famer, Super Bowl Champion
by Tad Lichtenauer • September 2008
An All-American wide receiver at Florida State, Ron Sellers was later inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame and played on the 1973 Super Bowl VIII champion Miami Dolphins. Today, he is president and CEO of Ron Sellers & Associates, Inc., providing life insurance, employee benefits, and retirement plans.
Former Pittsburgh Steelers Star
by Tad Lichtenauer • September 2008True Brother: John Fiala shares his views about loyalty and making family his top priority.
Living Legends Kickoff Centennial Celebration
by Tad Lichtenauer • August 2008
George Spasyk, Doc Dirghalli, and Murphy Osborne captivated attendees during the at 52nd General Assembly final banquet. Legislation highlights and Status of Chapters Committee rulings also included.
2008 Order of Achievement Recipients
by Tad Lichtenauer • August 2008
Robert Kidder, former CEO of Duracell and Borden, and Dr. Timothy Tucker, president of the American Pharmacists Association, receive top honor at 52nd General Assembly. Links to the eight Order of Merit recipient videos also included.
HCA Chairman & CEO Jack Bovender
by Tad Lichtenauer • August 2008True Brother: 2002 Order of Achievement recipient talks about our Core Values.
Adjutant General of Indiana
by Tad Lichtenauer • July 2008
Maj. Gen. R. Martin Umbarger was appointed as the adjutant general of Indiana in 2004. A 39-year veteran and graduate of the University of Evansville, his primary focus is to lead the Indiana Army and Air National Guard.
Visionary College President
by Tad Lichtenauer • June 2008
Since becoming president of Rhodes College in 1999, Dr. William Troutt’s leadership and innovative programs have helped the school climb into the top tier of national liberal arts colleges. An alumni brother from Union University, he served previously as president of Belmont University, where he was named one of the nation’s most effective college presidents.
Tackling Higher Ed Costs
by Tad Lichtenauer • June 2008Fraternity News: Innovate programs help offset expenses.
Hollywood Movie/TV Producer
by Tad Lichtenauer • May 2008
John Baldecchi has worked with Brad Pitt, Julia Roberts, James Gandolfini, and most recently with Al Pacino in the newly-released movie “88 Minutes.” A UCLA graduate, he has leveraged his economics degree into building a successful production company.
Academic All-Star
by Tad Lichtenauer • April 2008
Alexander Hertel-Fernandez was named one of the 20 members of USA TODAY’s 2008 All-USA College Academic First Team. A political science major at Northwestern University, he has studied infant mortality in Chile, earned a Rotary Foundation ambassadorial scholarship, and a Howard Hughes Medical Institute research fellowship.
Choose Responsibility Founder
by Tad Lichtenauer • March 2008Middlebury College President Emeritus Dr. John McCardell is the founder and director of Choose Responsibility, a nonprofit organization established to engage the public in informed and dispassionate debate over the effects of the 21-year-old drinking age. Having sparked renewed interest on this important topic, he will be featured in an upcoming segment on CBS’ “60 Minutes.”
