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Warren Buffett,
Penn ’48
The Value
of Charity
First Published in 1847 l Volume 104 Number 1
l Academic Year 2006-2007
Contents
For the Good of the Order
THE TOMAHAWK
An Educational Journal
© 2007 Alpha Sigma Phi Fraternity, Inc.
PUBLISHER:
Drew M. Thawley, Ohio Wesleyan ’94
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DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS:
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ALPHA SIGMA PHI FRATERNITY, INC.
EDITOR:
Jeffrey R. Hoffman, Member-at-Large ’76
CONTRIBUTING EDITORS:
Cara Augspurger, Educational Foundation
Jay Huling, The Hoffman Agency
Allison Zimroth, The Hoffman Agency
What the Virginia Tech. Shootings Tell Us
ART DIRECTOR:
Ina Bohannon, The Hoffman Agency
As a fraternity man, I suspect you have promoted, even defended,
the virtues of the Greek experience to countless others. For some
of us it started with our parents’ skepticism about joining; for others
it was to a colleague. For some, I suspect, you have had to justify
your membership to a son or daughter who was trying to figure out
why his or her father was in one of the crazy “frats.”
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The Tomahawk of Alpha Sigma Phi (ISSN 0741-5435)
is an educational journal published by Alpha Sigma Phi
Fraternity. The Tomahawk is the oldest college
fraternity publication. It first appeared in November
1847 at Yale University and continued until the
university suspended it in 1852. Since its revival in
April 1909, it has been continuously published.
The Tomahawk seeks to reflect the Vision and Purpose
of Alpha Sigma Phi by presenting news of active
chapters and affiliate organizations, individual
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current issues facing the Greek system and our
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interested in the welfare of Alpha Sigma Phi Fraternity;
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Grand Chapter
A Review of the Ultimate Brotherhood Event.
Expanding The Old Gal
Alpha Sigma Phi has chartered six chapters in the last twelve months.
Citizen Buffett
Brother Warren Buffett exemplifies the fraternity’s value of charity.
Ted Kocher Leaves Educational Foundation
Ted Kocher’s legacy of service.
An Investment of One
Ric Middlekauff gives credit for his success to Alpha Sigma Phi.
News From Around The Mystic Circle
The Virginia Tech. tragedy serves as an excellent reminder of just how important and necessary a
Greek experience can be for its members. Imagine the pressure a young person must feel walking
across campus and being essentially accosted by CNN or a news channel out of Europe. Fraternity
men have experience working closely with university administrators, faculty, alumni, and even the
news media. Imagine being incredibly frightened that April 16th morning and not having a “family
away from home” to go to for solace. Alpha Sigs did and do. Imagine arriving back to campus to
resume classes while walking past Norris Hall for the first time since the tragedy. Alpha Sigs had
support through brotherhood.
In 1970, Marshall University in West Virginia experienced something similar when a plane full of
students and coaches crashed, killing all aboard . . . a tragedy captured in the recent movie “We Are
Marshall.” There, too, no Alpha Sigs perished. And there, too, Alpha Sigma Phi offered brotherhood
to its members. The trying times from 1970 are still vivid memories, and woven into those
memories is the support and brotherhood provided by the Alpha Sigma Phi chapter.
These examples are extreme and fortunately rare, but nearly every fraternity member can cite a time
when the brotherhood helped him personally. I assure you that Alpha Sigma Phi matters
tremendously to the development of today’s young men. Our work to increase volunteer support,
provide structure to the volunteer network, add relevance to leadership programming, pay for
scholarships and opportunities, and replicate the experience across all chapters is grounded in the
basic idea that “fraternity matters.” In tragic situations such as those at Virginia Tech. and Marshall,
the fraternity mattered tremendously.
Fraternity, chapter, and alumni news.
Yours in the Bond,
Omega Chapter
In memory of those we’ve lost.
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President & Chief Executive Officer
headquarters address
710 Adams Street, Carmel, Indiana 46032-7541
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Expansion
Expanding the Old Gal
Alumni Volunteers Key to Expansion and Chapter Strength
University of Akron
Alpha Sigma Phi
has rechartered five
chapters since the
last publication of
The Tomahawk and
presented a new
charter to our group
at the University of
Akron in February
of 2007.
Sixty-two chapters are open at
this time; one shy of our highwater mark. In the 60 years
since Alpha Sigma Phi
welcomed Alpha Kappa Pi into
our fraternal family, the
organization has fluctuated by
no more than 15 chapters.
In the years since 1994,
Alpha Sigma Phi has
experienced our most
successful period of
charterings and recharterings.
As Alpha Sigma Phi
continues to invest in
expansion (Baldwin-Wallace,
Bloomsburg, Clemson,
UVA-Wise, and others are
currently in development),
we are also investing heavily
in the recruitment, education,
and support of alumni
volunteers.
Volunteers are critical
to our success. The
Fraternity aims to have every
chapter fully supported by
volunteers. To learn more
about volunteering visit
www.alphasigmaphi.org. H
North Carolina State University
Charters Granted
University of Toledo,
Beta Rho Chapter
Rechartered April 8, 2006
Beta Rho welcomed 44 new
brothers to the Mystic Circle.
To date, 1,260 men have been
initiated into the Beta Rho
Chapter.
Rutgers University,
Beta Theta Chapter
Rechartered September 16,
2006
The return of Beta Theta to
Rutgers University included 35
men who were initiated into the
Mystic Circle, adding to the
1,038 men initiated before
them.
Penn State University,
Upsilon Chapter
Rechartered October 7, 2006
The Fraternity initiated 36 men
into the Upsilon Chapter, adding
to the 1,577 men initiated
before them.
NC State University,
Beta Zeta Chapter
Rechartered October 21, 2006
Alpha Sigma Phi welcomed
33 new brothers into the Mystic
Circle, adding to the 224 men
already on the roster.
University of Toledo
as a colony, Alpha Sigma Phi
was proud to initiate 27 men
into the Delta Beta Chapter,
bringing the roster to 205.
University of Akron,
Epsilon Sigma Chapter
Chartered February 3, 2007
With the initiation of 32 new
brothers into the Mystic Circle,
Epsilon Sigma became the 136th
chapter of Alpha Sigma Phi. H
Northern Michigan University,
Delta Beta Chapter
Rechartered November 4, 2006
Three years after their inception
Rutgers University
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Penn State University
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Northern Michigan University
Cover Story
Citizen
Buffett
Warren Buffett,
Penn ’48
The world knows him
as a multi-billionaire.
We know him as a
brother. He’s in the
news almost daily.
And what the world
sees – yet perhaps
doesn’t understand –
is that Brother Buffett
is constantly living one
of Alpha Sigma Phi’s
five values:
Charity.
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Last year, as his worth
approached $44 billion, Buffett
shocked the business world by
announcing his intention to
donate more than 80 percent of
his fortune to charity. Five
foundations would now receive
annual gifts of stock, with the
majority going to the Bill and
Melinda Gates Foundation.
In regards to his gift to the
Gates Foundation, Buffett said,
“Working through the Foundation,
both [Bill and Melinda Gates]
have applied truly unusual
Brother Buffett
Was Awarded
The Distinguished
Merit Award
in 2001.
intelligence, energy, and heart to
improving the lives of millions of
fellow humans who have not
been as lucky as the three of us.
They have done this without
regard to color, gender, religion,
or geography. I am delighted to
add to the resources to carry on
this work.”
Buffett’s other donations will
be given to:
n Susan Thompson Buffett
Foundation – which focuses
on reproductive health, family
planning, and pro-choice
causes, and on preventing
the spread of nuclear
weapons.
n Howard G. Buffett
Foundation – focuses heavily
on clean-water projects, food
relief, the plight of children
entangled in illegal
immigration, and other
humanitarian areas.
n Susan A. Buffett Foundation
– which funds early education
programs for children of lowincome families.
n NoVo Foundation – which
funds individuals and
organizations working to open
up education opportunities,
reverse environmental
degradation, uphold human
rights, and improve
understanding and respect
among various cultures and
ethnicities.
Not bad for a man who began
his career in his pre-teens,
going door to door selling gum
that he bought from his
grandfather’s grocery store.
From there he graduated to
selling bottles of Coca-Cola and
then, at the ripe old age of 11,
he went to work at his father’s
brokerage firm and never
looked back. He bought his first
stock shares for $37 a piece
and sold them at
$40 – a nice little
profit for an 11-yearold who was used to
making pennies on
each sale. Then he
watched as the price
reached $200 a
share a few years
later and the
experience taught
him a valuable
lesson: always invest
for the long term.
“There’s nothing material
I want very much,” says Buffett.
“And I’m going to give virtually
all of those claim checks to
charity when my wife and I die.”
Considering all the news
headlines about Warren Buffett
and the public’s fascination
with him, it’s interesting to hear
brothers like Luther Campbell,
Penn ’47, who went to school
with him.
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Photo submitted with Buffett's
Biographical Data Form at time of
pledging.
“He may be one of the
world’s richest men now,” says
Brother Campbell,“but I knew
him as an excellent bridge
player. He was a super guy, very
focused. I lost touch with him
after he moved back
to Nebraska,
although now we
write to one another
occasionally.”
Warren is one
of five Alpha Sigs in
his family. Buffett’s
father and three
uncles are also Alpha
Sigs; all of them
were initiated at
Nebraska.
Until recently,
the five values of Alpha Sigma
Phi were hidden from public
knowledge. Yet each and every
day they manifested themselves
in the actions of brothers all
around the world. Warren
Buffett is one such brother.
Through charity, when we all do
what we can with what we have,
we can truly have a positive
impact for our families and our
neighbors. H
Grand Chapter Review
Charlotte 2006
Ultimate Brotherhood Event
The 49th Grand Chapter of Alpha Sigma Phi
Fraternity was called to order on August 3, 2006,
in Charlotte, North Carolina. In attendance were
representatives from 43 chapters, seven colonies,
and three Chartered Alumni Associations, as well
as four Past Grand Senior Presidents, the Grand
Council, and headquarters staff.
In all, more than 225 men
participated. The air was
electric with anticipation of
the important work that lay
ahead, for this Grand Chapter
would serve as a referendum
on the Strategic Vision and
Plan constructed by the
Grand Council.
When the dust settled,
68 motions had been
considered by the delegates,
dozens of awards had been
presented to deserving
chapters, colonies, and
individual brothers, and an
awe-inspiring Black Lantern
Processional was complete.
Written by: Mark D. Still,
Washington ’75 –
Grand Senior President
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The weekend also
included a number of
educational workshops and
professional speakers for
both undergraduates and
alumni. Everyone left
Charlotte both exhausted and
exhilarated by the experience.
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Financial Matters
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Initiation Fee Deadline will be two weeks prior
to initiation.
Alumni Initiation Fee will only include the
Fraternity’s Initiation Fee. The alumni initiate is
not charged the pledge fee or membership fee.
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Sigs at Charlotte Knights
baseball game
Here is a recap of the
actions taken by the
49th Grand Chapter of
Alpha Sigma Phi.
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New Seven Points of the Pledge Pin in the
Formal Pledging Ceremony were adopted to
align with our five values.
HCS (Corresponding Secretary) Position
removed as outdated.
HZ (Recruitment Director) Position added to
recognize the critical role of recruitment.
Our New Code of Conduct
1.
I will maintain a commitment to excellence in
all of my endeavors.
2.
I will respect the dignity of all persons;
therefore, I will not physically, psychologically,
or sexually abuse any individual.
3.
I will be a financially responsible individual to
both my chapter and the national fraternity.
4.
I will not abuse, nor support the abuse of,
alcohol.
5.
I will not use, nor support the use of, illegal
drugs.
6.
I will achieve academic excellence.
7.
I will hold myself and my brothers
accountable for their actions and understand
that I always represent the Fraternity.
8.
I will pursue the values of Silence, Charity,
Purity, Honor, and Patriotism through my
actions and deeds.
9.
I will not condone the discrimination of any
individual based on: race, color, national
origin, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual
orientation, physical ability, or age.
Elected to Serve.
Dedicated to
Brotherhood.
2006 – 2008 Grand Council
It consists of nine alumni members
elected at Grand Chapter to serve
four year terms and three
undergraduate members
appointed for two year terms.
The following men will serve in
these positions through 2008.
Mark D. Still,
Washington ’75
Grand Senior President
(2004-)
Grand Secretary (20022004)
Grand Marshal (1992-1994)
Grand Councilor (1990-1992)
Jonathan K. Burns,
Member-at-Large ’84
Grand Councilor
(2006-)
Grand Secretary
(2004-2006)
Grand Councilor (2002-2004)
Michael E. Young,
Murray State ’94
Grand Councilor
(2004-)
Grand Treasurer
(2002-2004)
Grand Councilor (2000-2002)
Richard G. Buss,
UNC-Charlotte ’90
Grand Councilor
(2006-)
Constitution & Bylaw Matters
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Redefined Mission & Purpose to align with
the Vision and Purpose statement in the
Strategic Plan.
Made public the Five Values of Alpha Sigma
Phi, formally introducing these critical elements
defining the character of our Brotherhood.
New Objectives adopted to reflect the eight
ends of the Strategic Plan: Ritual Values,
Chapter-level Parent, University, and Alumni
Involvement, Member Recruitment, Induction to
the Brotherhood, Brotherhood Development,
Character Development, Leadership Skills, and
Life Skills.
Richard T. Ritter,
Toledo ’91 &
Ohio Wesleyan ’93
Grand Junior President
(2006-)
Grand Marshal(2004-2006)
Jeffrey R. Hoffman,
Member-at-Large ’76
Grand Treasurer (2004-)
Grand Councilor (2002 2004)
John W. Tilden,
Binghamton ’93
Grand Secretary (2006-)
Grand Councilor
(2004-2006)
Bernie D. Schulz,
Radford ’89
Grand Marshal (2006-)
10. I will encourage my Brothers to demonstrate
the behavior that exemplifies this Fraternity’s
Code of Conduct.
The Black Lantern Processional
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Joseph R. Zimmerman,
Bowling Green ’77
Grand Councilor
(2006-)
Matthew J. Hittle,
Tri-State ’04
Grand Councilor (2005-)
Perry M. Opel,
Washington ’04
Grand Councilor (2005-)
Alexander M. Kefaloukos,
Elmhurst ’04
Grand Councilor (2006-)
Hon. Robert W. Kutz,
UC - Berkeley ’67
Grand Historian (1982-)
Honored Initiates
Peter L. Hoffman,
Member-at-Large ’06
“Throughout my life I’ve
heard about Alpha Sigma
Phi. The pride and courage
displayed by the Brothers
who are involved in the community, rather
than themselves. I have read about the
successes of Brothers and realized that
there is a great depth of meaning behind
Alpha Sigma Phi.
“Alpha Sigma Phi is a real
Brotherhood, and I am unfathomably
honored to become a Brother in a group
of such stature.”
Peter Hoffman is the son of Grand
Treasurer Jeff Hoffman, Member-atLarge ’76.
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Daniel E. Duncan,
Ohio State ’06
He is a man who believes
in hard work, commitment,
and keeping your nose to
the grindstone. He is a
33 year veteran of the trucking industry,
having worked all of those years at ABF
Freight Systems in Dayton, Ohio. He is a
man who has instilled in his three
children passion for accomplishment, the
appreciation for decorum, and the love of
family and friends.
Dan Duncan is father to
Headquarters Staff Member Dan Duncan
II, Ohio State ’00 and undergraduate
member Aaron Duncan, Ohio
State ’05.
Grand Chapter Review
Men of Honor
Bowling Green, Gamma Zeta Chapter
– Large Greek System
Annual Award Recipients
Ohio Wesleyan, Epsilon Chapter –
Small Greek System. See story on
page 24.
superior alumni service to the
Fraternity, even above and
beyond Delta Beta Xi.
Michael Young, Murray State ’94 and
Mathew Rogers, UNC-Charlotte ’01
Frank F. Hargear
Memorial Award
Awarded annually in recognition of
contributions exemplifying the
purposes and objectives of the
Fraternity, this is the highest award
an undergraduate can receive.
Mathew Rogers, UNC-Charlotte ’01
“We are the leaders of the next
generation,” said Matt. “Greek life
should teach how to take life by the
horns and live it the right way.”
John B. Gibson, Indiana ’85
John began his service to the National
Fraternity shortly after graduation,
working as a Chapter Leadership
Consultant with Fraternity Headquarters.
After leaving the headquarters staff, he
continued his service by remaining
active with the Gamma Chi Chapter at
Indiana University.
In 1994, John was elected to Grand
Council and served as Grand Councilor,
Grand Treasurer, Grand Marshal, and
Grand Senior President. Brother Gibson
was instrumental in reshaping the way
the Fraternity’s Grand Council conducts
business by implementing the Carver
Governance Model.
University and a Doctorate of Science
from M.I.T. After graduating, he served
as an Associate Professor of Chemical
Engineering at M.I.T.
He later served as the Technical
Director of the American Research and
Development Corporation; the President
and Chief Operating Officer of Fidelity
Investments; and as the Director of the
Fidelity Group of Mutual Funds. He was
Chairman, Chief Executive Officer, and
Director of the Cabot Corporation for
more than a decade. (awarded 2006)
for our Fraternity. This award is
given annually to one chapter that
best exemplifies the practice and
education of Alpha Sigma Phi’s
ritualistic ceremonies and values.
Murray State, Delta Tau Chapter
This is the third time the Gamma Zeta
Chapter has won this award, receiving
it first at the 45th Grand Chapter in
Norfolk, Virginia (1998) and then at
the 48th Grand Chapter in Columbus,
Ohio (2004).
“Both Chapters prove that there is
something different about being an
Alpha Sig. These are men who live our
values, strive for greatness, want to
become better men, and have fun
doing it,” said Drew Thawley, President
and Chief Executive Officer.
Hon. Frank F. Wolf, Penn State ’60
Congressman Frank F. Wolf of 10th
District, Virginia, was presented the
Distinguished Merit Award in April 2006
during the North American Interfraternity
Conference Annual Meeting in
Washington D.C. (Awarded 2005).
Rick Buss, UNC-Charlotte ’90 and
Philip Wilkins, UNC-Charlotte ’03
John Tilden, Binghamton ’93 and
Mike Betz, Toledo ’06
Phi Pi Phi Award
Awarded to the one chapter that
has demonstrated the most
outstanding dedication to
philanthropy or service during
the previous two years.
Toledo, Beta Rho Chapter
Michael Young, Murray State ’94 and
Stephen Saia, Murray State ’04
John Gibson, Indiana ’85 and Mark Still,
Washington ’75
Evin C. Varner, Jr.
Distinguished Service
Award
Awarded to a previous Delta
Beta Xi recipient for sustained
Mark Still, Washington ’75 and
Frank F. Wolf, Penn State ’60
Ohio Wesleyan, Epsilon Chapter, and
Bowling Green, Gamma Zeta Chapter
Distinguished Merit Award
Awarded to a brother of the
Fraternity who has attained
prominence and distinction in
his profession.
Grand Senior
Presidents Award
Awarded biennially during every
Grand Chapter. One chapter within
a large Greek system and one
chapter within a small Greek
system are awarded. This award
recognizes our two premier
chapters’ accomplishments during
the previous two-year period.
Samuel W. Bodman, Cornell ’57
Current Secretary of Energy, Brother
Bodman holds a bachelor’s degree in
Chemical Engineering from Cornell
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Gary A. Anderson
Memorial Award
Awarded annually to the chapter
that best exemplifies the
Mission and Purpose of the
Fraternity through its New
Member Education Program.
Rich Ritter, Toledo ’91 and Matt
Garvey, Ohio Wesleyan ’04
Murray State, Delta Tau Chapter
Louis Manigault
Ritual Award
The Louis Manigault Ritual Award is
named for the principal Founder of
Alpha Sigma Phi Fraternity.
Manigault wrote the original Ritual
Alpha Kappa Pi Award
In recognition of the chapter that
has best exemplified the Ideals
and Purposes of the Fraternity
through its outstanding pursuit
of scholarship.
Ohio Wesleyan, Epsilon Chapter
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Alpha Gamma Upsilon
Award
Awarded to the chapter that has
shown the most significant
improvement over the past two
years in fulfilling the Mission
Statement of the Fraternity.
UNC – Charlotte, Delta Zeta Chapter
Gamma Sigma Alpha
Honor Society
Gamma Sigma Alpha exists to
recognize and advance academic
excellence as a core value of
fraternities and sororities. The
following men became members
of the honor society during the
2005-06 academic year:
Joseph Alden, Elmhurst ’04
Brian Allman, W. Virginia Wesleyan ’04
Dino Bagnola, Miami University ’05
Joshua Barnes, McDaniel ’04
Robert Bieschke, McDaniel ’05
Kevin Bujak, Elmhurst ’04
Steve Dutton, Bowling Green ’04
Jason Fratto, McDaniel ’04
Clinton Fugate, Murray State ’03
Jason Hinson, Murray State ’05
David Horn, Elmhurst ’04
Brian Kastner, McDaniel ’04
John Neiswanger, Elmhurst ’04
T. Pat O’Toole, McDaniel ’04
Aaron Shumaker, Bowling Green ’03
Steven Sorger, Miami ’03
Rustin Webster, Murray State ’04
Chris Zardoya, Miami ’03
Grand Chapter Review
Delta Beta Xi Award
Delta Beta Xi is awarded for
sustained alumni service to the
Fraternity.
Order of Omega
Awarded to those who have
attained a high standard of
leadership in interfraternity
activities. The following men
became members of the honor
society during the 2005-06
academic year:
Brian Allman, W. Virginia Wesleyan ’04
Dino Bagnola, Miami University ’05
Humberto Baquerizo, NJIT ’91
Justin Bullock, Salisbury ’03
Steve Dutton, Bowling Green ’04
Jonathan Fitzgerald, McDaniel ’03
Jason Fratto, McDaniel ’04
Charles Freitag, Jr., Elmhurst ’06
Patrick Gaul, Otterbein ’05
Keith Greenway, McDaniel ’04
Bradley Hoffeld, Ohio Wesleyan ’03
Troy Kroll, Slippery Rock ’02
Marek Kurylko, NJIT ’02
Michael Magovac, Toledo ’06
John Mahony, Cornell ’04
Gary Markle, McDaniel ’03
Randall May, McDaniel ’03
John Neiswanger, Elmhurst ’04
T. Pat O’Toole, McDaniel ’04
John Ridenour, Jr., Salisbury ’03
Travis Rose, Bowling Green ’05
Rocco Sciarabba, Bowling Green ’03
Aaron Shumaker, Bowling Green ’03
Irwan Sie, Ohio Wesleyan ’04
Austin Sochocky, NJIT ’03
Justin Sommer, UNC-Charlotte ’03
Lawrence Stewart, McDaniel ’04
Rustin Webster, Murray State ’04
Joshua Wick, Salisbury ’05
Greg Sinise, Purdue ’70, and Gary
Atkinson, Purdue ’73
John Gibson, Indiana ’85, and Donald
Green, UNC-Charlotte ’91
Joshua Justice and Bill Christ, Davis
& Elkins ’59
scholarships for undergraduates to
attend Grand Chapter. He is a past
recipient of the Friends of Rho
Scholarship and received the
Kleinoeder Scholarship in 1995.
Scholar of the Year Award
Gary J. Atkinson, Purdue ’73
Atkinson has been an alumni volunteer
for approximately fifteen years and has
made many significant contributions to
the Alpha Pi Chapter.
Joshua Justice, UVA-Wise Colony
Runners up:
Frank Mudzinganyama, Missouri
Valley ’04
Robert Ulrich, Cornell ’05
John Gibson, Indiana ’85, and Tim
Schulien, Ohio State ’84
John Chaney, Indiana ’67 and Stan
Miller, Purdue ’64
John R. Chaney, Indiana ’67
John was a founder of the Indiana
chapter. Most recently he served as
the Grand Chapter Advisor for Gamma
Chi 2005–2007. From 1990–1994,
John served as the Executive Vice
President for the Fraternity and
President of the Educational
Foundation.
Donald K. Green, UNC-Charlotte ’91
Brother Green has consistently
supported the Fraternity and the
undergraduates, even providing
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Given to an undergraduate brother
with an notable academic record,
noted service to the community
and Fraternity, and positions of
distinction.
Tim J. Schulien, Ohio State ’84
Schulien has been a key player in the
rechartering of Beta Rho. Schulien has
supported the chapter and attended
weekly chapter meetings and events.
He has also served on the Zeta Chapter
Alumni Association Board for more than
eight years.
Robert W. Vieracker, Lawrence Tech. ’81
Bob served as Vice President of the
Chartered Alumni Council from 1985 to
1987. From 1993 to 1997, Brother
Vieracker served as the Vice President
of the Gamma Psi Alumni Council.
Bob also helped to get an interest group
started at Hillsdale College in 1994. H
Chapter Scholar of the
Year Scholarship
Each chapter has the opportunity
to select from among its
membership one individual to
receive the Chapter Scholar of
the Year Scholarship.
Brian Allman, W. Virginia Wesleyan ’04
Zachary Boehnlein, Toledo ’06
Joseph Chiavaroli, Buffalo ’06
Nick Gill, Bowling Green ’04
Lawrence Greer, Presbyterian ’05
Eric Halberstadt, Grand Valley ’03
Ryan Harvey, Miami ’05
Jason Harvey, Central Michigan ’05
John Jefferson, Murray State ’04
Andrew Kaniewski, Lawrence Tech. ’04
Brian Kissel, Miami University ’05
Tyler Kowcheck, Bethany ’04
Alex Lambi, Maryland ’05
Joseph Lazazzero, Wake Forest ’05
Cody Leipprandt, Michigan State ’05
Frank Mudzinganyama, Missouri
Valley ’04
Daniel Nolan, RPI ’04
T. Pat O’Toole, McDaniel ’04
Brian Paladie, Elmhurst ’03
Alex Peurye-Hissong, Indiana ’06
Jacob Reese, Otterbein ’04
John Ridenour, Salisbury ’03
Richard Rosenblum, Penn State
Altoona ’05
Nick Scull, Virginia Tech. ’04
Louis Simons, Stevens Tech. ’05
Steve Sulhoff, Iowa State ’06
Tyler Swackhammer, Rio Grande ’04
John Sweezy, Southern Indiana ’06
Matthew Tillman, Charleston Colony
Joseph Yost, Ohio Wesleyan ’05
“This scholarship has given
me the opportunity to focus
less on how I’m going to
fund my education and more
on my education. It has
given me the ability to put
more attention towards my
studies and the leadership
positions I hold. This is a
great honor and it truly
helps me be a better man.”
Howard L. Kleinoeder
Graduate Scholarship
Named in honor of Howard L.
Kleinoeder, Washington ’35, who
donated $6.4 million to the
Educational Foundation.
Grant-in-Aid
Presented to undergraduate
men who demonstrate a strong
financial need as well as a
commitment to academics,
service, and the Fraternity.
Elijah Haahr, Missouri Western ’04
Adam Sedia, Indiana ’04
Tayon Swafford, Albright ’03
Kevin Wherry, Washington ’03
Taylor Bryant, Iowa State ’05
Travis Rose, Bowling Green ’05
Jonathan Schultz, McDaniel ’05
Chester Simocko, RPI ’04
John Turner, Bowling Green ’06
Jeremy White, Presbyterian ’05
Alpha Sigma Phi
Scholarship
To reaffirm our commitment to
scholarship, Alpha Sigma Phi, with
funds provided by the Educational
Foundation, offers thousands of
dollars in scholarships to our
brothers every year.
Eric Calabretta, Akron ’07
Jared Epler, Albright ’06
Karl Gast, Tri-State ’05
Zachary Harmon, West Virginia ’03
Ryan Harvey, Miami ’05
Adam McLemore, Miami ’05
Kevin Myers, Clemson Colony
Andrew Palmer, Ohio State ’05
Christopher Powell, Murray State ’06
John Ridenour, Salisbury ’03
Thomas Ritter, Stevens Tech. ’04
Jared Weller, West Virginia ’03
David Wojewodka, Akron ’07
Joseph Yost, Ohio Wesleyan ’05
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– Eric Calabretta, Akron ’07
Alpha Sigma Phi Scholarship
Friends of Alpha Gamma
Chapter Award
Established by the Alpha Gamma
Chapter at Carnegie-Mellon and
given to one undergraduate
brother majoring in science.
Todd Feathers, RPI ’06
Friends of Rho
Chapter Award
Established by the Rho Chapter at
the University of Minnesota and
presented to one undergraduate
who demonstrates outstanding
scholarship in liberal arts during
his first three years of study.
Brian Allman, W. Virginia Wesleyan ’04
Foundation News
Foundation Profile
Ted Kocher’s
Legacy of
Service
An Investment in One
Delivers Dividends for Thousands
Thank You, Ted
Ted Kocher, Findlay ’92
A
lpha Sigma Phi means a
great deal to Ted Kocher,
Findlay ’92. His passion
for the Fraternity has
allowed the Educational
Foundation to flourish under his
leadership. Since his first day as
an Alpha Sig, Ted has displayed
an unwavering commitment to the
Old Gal.
In February of this year, Ted
announced that he would be
leaving his post as President and
CEO of the Alpha Sigma Phi
Educational Foundation to pursue
other professional interests.
Brother Kocher led the
organization with honesty, hard
work, humility, and a passion for
creating strong brotherly
relationships.
“We accomplished a lot here
at the Educational Foundation
over the past seven years,” said
Brother Kocher. “I was proud to
do my part to make the Old Gal
just a little stronger.”
While leading the Educational
Foundation, Ted created strong
ties between the Educational
Foundation and Alpha Sigma Phi’s
members and friends.
“I have had the pleasure of
working with Ted for many years in
conjunction with the Educational
Foundation,” said past Chairman
of the Board of Directors
Stan Thurston, Iowa State ’66.
“Ted taught me and other board
members the concepts and
realities of fundraising. He is
always a joy to work with – fully
committed, open-minded, totally
honest and genuine, and fun.”
Ted also worked tirelessly with
the Board of Directors to raise
more than $1.1 million to build
the Ralph F. Burns Alpha Sigma
Phi Headquarters. He met with
dedicated supporters to help
fund the building and worked
closely with the construction
team to complete the project on
time and on budget.
“It is rare to find an individual
like Ted who always has a smile
on his face and truly enjoys
serving our fraternity,” said Scott
Olson, Iowa State ’65, a leader of
the building campaign and a
member of the Board of Directors.
“No matter the task, he was
always ready to take full
advantage of the knowledge and
experience of his board members.
That’s the true sign of a smart
and confident leader.”
In the early ’90s, Ted and a
small group of his brothers
helped the Gamma Pi Chapter at
the University of Findlay become
chartered – a chapter that is
going strong today.
After graduating from Findlay
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with a B.A. in Communications,
Ted went right to work for the
Alpha Sigma Phi Educational
Foundation as its Director of
Development. After two years in
that position, he moved on to
work in professional fundraising
for the University of Findlay and
Bloomsburg University before
coming back to the Educational
Foundation as Director of
Development, specializing in
planned giving. In 2000, Ted was
named the President and CEO of
the Alpha Sigma Phi Educational
Foundation.
Grand Senior President Mark
Still said, “Ted is a dedicated
brother who labored tirelessly to
ensure that our Educational
Foundation remain a vital partner
in Alpha Sigma Phi’s Mission to
Better the Man. Our Brotherhood
is stronger as a result of his
efforts.”
Ted Kocher exemplifies the
very best of what the Fraternity
and Educational Foundation stand
to perpetuate. Kocher’s service
to the Educational Foundation
was an investment in our men.
“It’s a bittersweet decision to
make, but I know the Brotherhood
is in good hands,” says Brother
Kocher on his departure. H
S
omeone, some
time ago, made a
small investment
in the life of a young
man. It has made all
the difference.
In fact, Ric Middlekauff, Oregon
State ’60, has now made it his
mission to invest in today’s
undergraduate men. Ric has
made Alpha Sigma Phi
Educational Foundation a priority
– giving generously to the
Loyalty Fund each year.
Ric, a former director of the
Educational Foundation board,
has enjoyed a successful career
as owner of a Ford dealership in
Texas and now is an entrepreneur
with the successful company,
Heelys, Inc. – maker of popular
athletic shoes with wheels in the
heels.
Ric says neither career would
have been possible without the
opportunities allowed him by
Alpha Sigs.
In his youth, Ric spent free
time washing cars at a
dealership to earn money to help
his family. College seemed like a
long shot to him.
“As a teenager, a friend’s dad,
Karl Clinkinbeard, Oregon State
’42, saw me by school one day.
He asked me what my plans were
for college. I told him that I’d
love to go to Oregon State, but
without a scholarship, it would be
impossible.”
Ric Middlekauff, Oregon State ’60
“I know I wouldn’t
be the man I am
today if it hadn’t been
for Alpha Sigma Phi
and those mentors
in the Fraternity who
made such an
investment of time
and money in me.”
Karl, who was a prominent
attorney and judge at the time,
went on to talk with Ric about his
fraternity, Alpha Sigma Phi, and
the opportunities they offered.
“He explained how Alpha Sigma
Phi took young men with
potential and created great
leaders. He put his hand on my
shoulder and asked me, if I had
the financial resources, would I
consider Oregon State and Alpha
Sigma Phi.” Ric said yes.
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Ric was soon offered a Rotary
scholarship – a scholarship he
didn’t even apply for. “I knew Karl
was behind it, that he pulled some
strings on my behalf. I saw him
about 40 years later and asked
him about it. He just smiled a
knowing smile.”
At Oregon State, as Ric settled
into school and fraternity life, Rick
Dexter, the Chapter President
(HSP), took Ric under his wing.
“I guess Rick saw leadership
potential in me. He began to
invest himself in me and taught
me to have confidence in myself.”
Ric says of his school years,
“As I look back on that time, I’ve
come to truly appreciate the life
and leadership skills that Alpha
Sig taught me.”
He believes the current
generation of young people is
capitalizing on these same life
and leadership skills -- especially
those who take advantage of
Alpha Sigma Phi’s leadership and
character-building programming
like the Ralph F. Burns Institute
and the Presidents’ Academy of
Leadership. “I don’t think you will
find a better generation of young
people than those you will find in
school today. They are more
mature. They are smarter. They
are receiving a better education.
I encourage all of us who have
benefited from the Old Gal to
reinvest in the lives of others.
I can’t describe the joy I feel to see
these young folks blossom.” H
Around the Mystic Circle
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American, Beta Chi
Chapter
More than 50 undergraduates
and alumni celebrated
Founder’s Day by marching across
campus carrying lanterns and the ritual
coffin before ringing the Beta Chi bell.
The final ring of the bell was for Beta Chi
Brother Evan Fleischer, who recently
joined the Omega Chapter.
Eric Weinstein, American ’70,
(Vienna, Austria) was recently awarded
the Nobel Peace Prize along with the
staff of the International Atomic Energy
Agency (IAEA) located in Vienna, Austria.
Barton, Gamma
Lambda Chapter
The Gamma Lambda Chapter
won Greek Week for the 4th
year in a row. They are currently planning
their 50th anniversary celebration in
2008, and all are welcome.
Todd Bailess, Barton ’95, (Bristol,
VA) was awarded Barton’s “Young
Alumnus of the Year.”
Scott Cruikshank, Barton ’91,
(Raleigh, NC) received an award for his
efforts in the fundraising for lighting the
Barton soccer field.
Phil Faison, Barton ’76, (Shiloh, NC)
Won a seat on the Camden Board of
Commissioners.
Donald Grisewood, Barton ’92,
(Tucker, GA) was inducted into the Barton
Athletics Hall of Fame.
Brad Roberson, Barton ’03,
(Winterville, NC) visited the U.S. House
of Representatives to lobby for the
passage of the Collegiate Housing and
Infrastructure Act.
Bentley, Epsilon Mu
Chapter
Timothy Ringwood, Bentley
’06, (Berkeley Heights, NJ) is
the Chapter’s 100th initiate.
Binghamton,
Epsilon Nu Chapter
On October 14th, Epsilon Nu
Chapter won, for the second
time in three years, the Mr. Greek God
competition. All proceeds raised during
the event were donated to the Elizabeth
Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation.
Central Michigan Brothers
Central Michigan,
Delta Rho
Chapter
Brian Coleman, Central
Michigan ’04, (Scottsdale, AZ) accepted
a position at Apex Systems, Inc. as a
technical recruiter.
Cory Federspiel, Central Michigan
’04, (Mt. Pleasant, MI) and his wife
Nicki welcomed their first born, Kaitlyn
Nicole, on March 29, 2007.
Dusan Lakic, Binghamton '04, Greek God
contest winner
Bowling Green,
Gamma Zeta
Chapter
Gamma Zeta’s Delta
Lambda Award was
presented to Lee Blakemore, Bowling
Green ’52. This award recognizes
outstanding alumni service to the
Chapter.
Elmhurst: Charles Freitag ’06, Joey Cullen ’03,
John Neiswanger ’04, Matt Shea ’06, Scott
Matheney ’02, and Anthony Dastice ’06
Stephen J. Rogers, California
’33, was born in 1916, and
pledged to Alpha Sigma Phi as a
freshman at the University of
California - Berkeley.
Throughout his collegiate
career, Brother Rogers reported
for the daily campus newspaper,
immersed himself with political
campaigns for student
government, served as senior
manager of intramural sports for
the University, and served as his
chapter’s president.
In World War II, he was
assigned to the Third Infantry
Division. The war carried Steve
from the beaches of South Africa
to Europe.
Rogers was wounded in action
while fighting in Rome. After his
release from the hospital, he was
promoted to Adjutant General.
“At the age of 28, I found myself
in charge of 15,000 young
officers.” He also received two
bronze stars and a purple heart.
Rogers used his experience in
the military to attend Harvard
Stephen Rogers, California ’33
Business School under the G.I.
Bill. He earned his M.B.A in a
year and a half, graduating with
High Distinction in the top five
percent of his class. He
continued to model successful
leadership in business as a top
marketing executive for Ford
Motor Co. In 2006, at the age of
90, Rogers traveled to the Burns
Institute in Jackson, Michigan,
and participated as a Fireside
Facilitator. Those in attendance
really enjoyed listening to him
recount what membership was
like in the 1930s.
“The opportunities the
Fraternity provided helped build
my integrity. I’m proud to be an
Alpha Sig.” H
Elmhurst, Delta Chi
Chapter
The Brothers of Beta Chi
The Chapter was
represented by six
members during Elmhurst’s Habitat for
Humanity trip in their continued efforts
to make charity the center to their
actions.
Brothers from
Bowling Green
Findlay, Gamma Pi
Chapter
Findlay Brothers with members
of the Findlay cheerleading team
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On October 6th, the Chapter
helped distribute over 9,000
pounds of food to under-served families
in the Findlay, Ohio area.
Pvt. Daniel Langshaw, Member-at-Large ’05, served in the 331st Transportation Company 6th Battalion,
United States Army.
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Around the Mystic Circle
Fraternity Wins National Award
for Burns Institute
The North-American Interfraternity
Conference (NIC) has presented
Alpha Sigma Phi with the
prestigious Laurel Wreath Award.
The award was given in
recognition of the Fraternity’s
Ralph F. Burns Leadership
Institute.
The Laurel Wreath Award is the
highest programming award
presented by the NIC and is given
to individuals or groups in
recognition of their unique
programs, community outreach,
and/or influence within the
fraternity world.
When a Brother’s
in Need . . .
Since its inception in 1998,
the Burns Leadership Institute
has graduated more than 1,750
newly initiated Alpha Sigs. More
than 1 in 5 of today’s Alpha Sigs
under the age of 29 are
graduates of the program.
The Institute is a leadership
and character development
program, designed to allow
members to explore their
personal strengths. Brothers
learn to become better men
through values-based decision
making.
The Burns Institute is funded
by a grant from the Alpha Sigma
Phi Educational Foundation. H
Alpha Sigs on hand at the NIC luncheon in 2006
to receive the Laurel Wreath Award
Illinois,
Eta Chapter
Recently, the Chapter held its
first Sig Bust in more than 20
years to celebrate brotherhood. The
event started in the afternoon with an
open house for the alumni to meet the
chapter’s current members. This was
followed by a formal dinner reception
and party for more than 100 people.
Indiana University,
Gamma Chi Chapter
Christopher Koch, Indiana ’79,
(Langhorne, PA) published a
book in 2006 titled “Learning
the Basics; A Home Cook’s Guide to the
Kitchen.” Koch currently works as an
associate professor of culinary arts at
Drexel University in Philadelphia.
Illinois State
University,
Delta Omicron
Chapter
Lindenwood: Members of the chapter participating
in the Adopt-a-Road program near Lindenwood
R. Scott Kern, Illinois State ’88,
principle of The KERN Group, Inc., was
recently the recipient of the prestigious
Best Integration System (for Greater
Peoria Mass Transit District networked
digital video surveillance solution) and
Most Innovative Use of Wireless Security
Technology Awards.
Iowa State,
Phi Chapter
The Chapter received first
place in homecoming this
past fall for overall effort. The Chapter
also took first place in the blood drive
and tournaments.
Indiana: Members of Gamma Chi Chapter
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Iowa State chapter house during homecoming
Lawrence Tech.,
Gamma Psi Chapter
Beta Gamma
Gives
To date, Gamma Psi alumni
have pledged $19,250
toward a chapter endowment, of which
$6,375 has been collected.
Lindenwood, Epsilon
Beta Chapter
Every fall semester, the
Epsilon Beta Chapter takes
a road trip to a nearby chapter. This
year the visit was to Gamma Chi
Chapter at Indiana University. Coming
from a smaller school, the Lindenwood
brothers got to see a bigger school in
action. During the visit the brothers
discussed having Indiana come to
Lindenwood to initiate their candidates.
The Epsilon Beta Chapter proudly
welcomed the Gamma Chi Chapter in
December and helped initiate five new
brothers into the Mystic Circle.
Lawrence Tech: Gamma Psi Alumni after a
recent alumni luncheon
A year ago, Stewart Drachar,
Bethany ’00, was in an
automobile accident that left him
paralyzed. Confined to a
wheelchair, Stewart is relearning
his motor functions.
But his recovery will be a long
process. That’s why his brothers
at Beta Gamma Chapter have
rallied to support Stewart during
this ordeal. They have raised
more than $5,000 for Stewart
and his family. The money was
collected a number of ways –
hosting monthly coin drives,
selling candy bars and t-shirts,
and even participating in a
bachelor auction.
“Stewart was a fantastic
soccer player from Scotland,”
said Professor Larry Grimes,
Bethany ’61, Beta Gamma’s
Grand Chapter Advisor. He
was our high scoring striker.
He kept everyone loose and
in a good mood. His
outspoken sense of humor
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would make the brothers erupt in
laughter during chapter
meetings.”
Also a pastor, Professor
Grimes presided over Stewart’s
wedding. He said everyone
remained in constant prayer as
Stewart remained in a coma for
nearly two months.
“All his brothers truly rallied
around him and his bride, they
flooded the hospital and sat
watch for days,” said Chapter
President Tyler Kowcheck,
Bethany ’04. “We made caring
for Stewart our primary project,
making sure income was
provided for in his long
rehabilitation. I truly believe his
progress has been amplified
knowing and experiencing the
love and brotherhood from Beta
Gamma. His survival, his will to
live, and his fight to better the
man really characterize the
mission of Alpha Sigma Phi.” H
Around the Mystic Circle
Miami, Gamma
Theta Chapter
The Gamma Theta
Chapter held its first
philanthropy event for Canine
Companions for Independence (CCI).
It was a great success, raising more
than $1,000 for CCI.
Michigan State,
Epsilon Alpha
Chapter
Casey Ingle, Michigan
State ’98, (Romulus, MI) was
recognized as the Employee of the
Year for his exemplary leadership and
exceptional service to the CampbellEwald Enterprise throughout the year.
Murray State,
Delta Tau Chapter
Murray State: Delta Tau Brothers gathered after the All Greek Assembly Awards Ceremony
Lock Haven, Delta
Nu Chapter
The Delta Nu Chapter now has
a Delta Nu Association made
up of alumni ranging from founding fathers
to recent graduates. The first face-to-face
meeting was held on January 27th. The
agenda included electing the first board,
approving bylaws, establishing a 20th
Anniversary Committee, setting
membership dues, and discussing
fraternal topics with Drew Thawley,
Fraternity President and CEO.
Longwood
University, Delta
Iota Chapter
This year during Greek
Awards, two brothers received honors.
Brother Curtis R. Wilson II, Longwood
’05, received the Greek Award of
Distinction. Brother William “Beau”
Weaver, Longwood ’03, received the
Greek Man of the Year honor.
Sean Murphy, Longwood ’96,
(Arlington, VA) recently had an acting role
on the HBO series The Wire.
W. Beau Weaver, Longwood ’03,
(Rustburg, VA) is currently serving a tour
of duty in Iraq.
Maryland, Epsilon
Delta Chapter
Paul Radulovic, Maryland
’00, (Washington D.C.) was
presented the Outstanding Building
Corporation Officer of the Year Award by
the University of Maryland Greek Life
Office this past fall.
With strong performances
in basketball, football,
golf, soccer, volleyball, and baseball,
the Delta Tau Chapter retook the All
Sports President’s Cup at Murray
State. This is the second time the
Delta Tau Chapter has received this
competitive accolade. The Chapter
was also the recipient of the following
awards: Outstanding Educational
Program, Outstanding New Member
Education Program, Outstanding
Community Service, Outstanding
Collaborative Community Service,
Outstanding Philanthropic Chapter,
Outstanding Chapter President –
Stephen Saia, Murray State ’04, and
Outstanding Chapter Advisor – Mike
Young, Murray State ’94.
NC State
University,
Beta Zeta Chapter
On October 20, Beta Zeta
held its first Black Lantern
Processional on the campus of NC
State University since 1986. As a
cornerstone to Pinnacle Week, the
Chapter initiated the 33 men of Beta
Zeta Colony on Saturday, October
21st. The event was capped later
that evening when over 250 people
attended the re-chartering banquet.
A crowd of about 15 alumni in the
area helped pull off a fantastic ritual.
Recruiting
Brotherhood
A Look at Alpha Sigma Phi’s Fall and Spring
Recruiting Numbers
Chapter
Fall
Chapter
Fall
Spring Total
Albright
3
5
26
Michigan State
8
0
28
Akron
12
12
47
Missouri Valley
0
8
17
American
4
2
18
Missouri Western
3
1
14
Appalachian State
2
7
28
Murray State
23
5
85
Barton
5
0
9
New Jersey Inst. of Tech. 4
4
23
Bentley
4
8
45
NC State
5
8
44
Bethany
0
NR
14
Northern Michigan
7
2
20
Binghamton, SUNY
3
4
39
Ohio State
1
2
22
Bowling Green
18
3
61
Ohio Wesleyan
5
11
44
Buffalo, SUNY
3
NR
27
Otterbein
0
10
28
Central Michigan
4
2
19
Penn State
12
5
26
Clemson
3
0
22
Penn State Altoona
6
9
29
Cornell
0
9
46
Presbyterian
4
3
22
Elmhurst
9
8
35
Purdue
12
7
43
Findlay
5
4
25
Radford
NR
NR
33
Grand Valley
2
5
27
Rensselaer Poly Tech.
3
1
14
Hartford
0
6
25
Rio Grande
6
9
18
Hartwick
3
11
28
Rutgers
2
5
35
Illinois
14
7
82
Salisbury
5
4
24
Illinois Inst. of Tech.
0
10
20
Slippery Rock
3
8
13
Indiana
5
5
15
Stevens Tech.
2
8
36
Iowa State
14
0
36
Southern Indiana
6
0
16
Lawrence Tech.
4
8
34
Tri-State
4
4
20
Lindenwood
12
8
35
Toledo
26
7
77
Lock Haven
3
3
16
UC-Berkeley
6
4
12
Longwood
7
4
20
UNC-Charlotte
19
8
59
Marshall
10
7
32
Virginia at Wise
4
1
18
Maryland
8
15
44
Virginia Tech.
12
5
35
McDaniel
4
6
40
Wake Forest
0
2
26
Miami
6
4
26
Washington
26
0
51
Miami University
0
NR
NR
West Virginia Wesleyan
3
8
28
Michigan
3
1
NR
Westminster
0
15
43
Lock Haven alumni at the first Delta Nu Association meeting
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Spring Total
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Around the Mystic Circle
Tarkio (Below): Kneeling, L-R: S. Mike Perry ’70, Lowell
Wilhite ’71, Phil Walusek ’70; Standing, L-R: Harry
Reitze ’70, Michael Needleman ’70, Douglas Prince
’70, Robert Doyle ’70, Arthur Spies ’70, Daniel Cox
’70, Fred Bridgewater ’70, Kris Kramer ’71, Tyrone
Steward ’72, and Jerry Pettit ’70 (Not pictured:
Richard Brayshaw ’72)
Ohio Wesleyan:
Best in the Nation
The North-American
Interfraternity
Conference (NIC)
awarded the
Epsilon Chapter of
Alpha Sigma Phi at
Ohio Wesleyan University the
2006 Award of Distinction. The
award is the highest given by the
NIC to an undergraduate chapter.
The Award of Distinction
honors a chapter that is
motivated by the success of
others, identifies the needs of the
community, and works to meet
those needs.
The Epsilon Chapter is the only
chapter in the country to receive
the 2006 award.
“The Award of Distinction is
received by the Epsilon Chapter
and the broader Alpha Sigma Phi
organization with great pride. It
has been the undergraduates that
have made the chapter what it is
today. Our brothers at Ohio
Wesleyan deserve our
admiration,” said Drew Thawley,
President and Chief Executive
Officer of Alpha Sigma Phi
Fraternity.
The award was presented at
the 2006 NIC Awards Dinner on
April 24, 2006, at the University
of Maryland in College Park.
Chapter President Matt Garvey,
Ohio Wesleyan ’04, said, “We all
realize this award recognizes our
accomplishments, but we also
realize that we can’t rely on
awards to maintain the chapter.”
Immediate Past Chapter
President Wes Goodman, Ohio
Wesleyan ’03 added, “The
gentlemen of this brotherhood
truly exemplify the Ritual through
our continued pursuit of
excellence and adherence to
values. We started the year with a
vision of continued greatness for
Epsilon Chapter.” H
Purdue: Undergraduates at a spring brotherhood retreat
our rush and philanthropy programs.
Edward L. Kropp, Purdue ’66,
(Charleston, WV) was elected to the
Barbershop Harmony Society board of
directors. He will serve a three-year
term, representing the 87 non-profit
chapters and 30,000 male closeharmony singers in the U.S. and Canada.
Salisbury, Epsilon Eta
Chapter
Brothers participated as
security during the All
American Rejects concert tour, attended
the Grand Chapter in Charlotte, hosted an
alumni luncheon, devoted time to their
adopted highway, and spent time building
the bonds of brotherhood through
camping outings. Epsilon Eta gives kudos
to Brother John Ridenour, Salisbury ’03,
for being named Salisbury University’s
Greek Man of the Year.
Ohio Wesleyan,
Epsilon Chapter
Epsilon had the highest
fraternity GPA on campus for
the 2005/2006 academic year. More
than a hundred friends, family, and alumni
attended the Annual Sig Bust Dinner.
The chapter has also participated in many
events benefiting CCI, some of which
include Magical Night of Giving at Polaris
Mall, catering lunches, and Hollyfest.
Rich Ritter, Toledo ’91 & Ohio
Wesleyan ’93, (Westerville, OH) and his
wife Stacy welcomed triplets: Alexander
Paul, Ethan Thomas, and Huston Richard
on April 7, 2007.
Bradley Saull, Ohio Wesleyan ’01,
(Alexandria, VA) accepted the appointment
as Deputy White House Liaison for the
Department of Homeland Security in
Secretary Chertoff’s office. Saull has also
worked at the Department of Justice, Civil
Rights Division.
Penn State Altoona,
Epsilon Zeta
Chapter
The brothers of the Epsilon
Zeta Chapter recently logged more than
150 hours of community service during
the American Cancer Society Relay For Life
event. The brothers not only participated
in the relay, but set up a grill on their
camp site and cooked for all of the other
participating teams. At the conclusion of
the event, the Chapter was also
recognized for having the best camp site
and best participation.
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Ray Heer, Salisbury
’99, (Nottingham,
MD) and his wife
welcomed their first
child, Natalie Grace,
on October 14,
2006.
Southern Indiana,
Epsilon Gamma
Chapter
Those who attended Grand
Chapter came back “PHIred up” for the
semester and have progressed by leaps
and bounds. The Chapter held the
second annual Car Show to benefit CCI
in December. Recently Chris Kelly,
Southern Indiana ’03, returned from
basic training and has excelled as the
Chapter’s President.
Nick King, Southern Indiana ’05,
(Evansville, IN) was installed on
December 9 as the Interfraternity Council
President. He will serve through
December 2007.
Presbyterian,
Alpha Psi Chapter
This fall the Chapter
participated in a ritual
education session that helped
demonstrate the breath and scope of
the Fraternity’s Ritual and ceremonies.
Stevens Tech.,
Alpha Tau Chapter
Alpha Tau celebrated its
80th Anniversary on
December 9 with dozens of alumni and
undergraduate brothers.
Purdue University,
Alpha Pi Chapter
The Chapter is emphasizing
academics more than ever.
The chapter is improving its reputation
on campus with the resurgence of
monthly formal dinners. Guests included
Purdue President Martin Jischke and
Matt Painter, the coach of the men’s
basketball team. The Chapter is also
working hard to restructure and improve
Stevens Tech. alumni and undergraduates
celebrating their 80th anniversary
Tarkio, Delta
Gamma Chapter
Delta Gamma Association
was honored by the Tarkion
Alumni Association for its commitment
during Alumni Weekend.
Presbyterian: T.J. Scott ’06, Jeremy White ’05, Chris Heiden ’05, and William Butler ’05 examine an
old Alpha Kappa Pi Composite from 1930.
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Around the Mystic Circle
The LeaderShape Institute is
an interactive, energizing, and
unique experience that builds
leadership skills. Since 1986,
more than 20,000 participants
from all over the world have
graduated from the program.
Tri-State: Center, William Thourlby, Tri-State ’48 with
Beta Omicron undergraduates after his presentation
It is six days of non-stop
self-discovery and learning that
build leadership concepts and
abilities.
In congruence with the
Fraternity’s Mission and
Purpose, Alpha Sigma Phi is
proud to offer scholarships
each year to undergraduates
who would like to attend a
national session of The
LeaderShape Institute at the
Allerton Conference Center in
Monticello, Illinois. The
scholarships, valued at $1,450,
cover conference materials,
meals, lodging, and
transportation or travel
reimbursement.
In 2006, Alpha Sigma Phi
provided scholarships to five
men who attended the program.
Each participant completes
a breakthrough blueprint prior
to leaving. The blueprint
includes a commitment to
pursue a vision with “a healthy
disregard for the impossible.”
Examples of candidate
blueprints include big dreams
like: “a better healthcare
system for the State of Ohio,
built around the needs of the
people as well as the
government to ensure that both
parties are benefiting from the
whole experience.” H
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Toledo, Beta
Rho Chapter
The Chapter recruited
nearly 30 new members
this fall, having the largest fall pledge
class at UT. The Chapter was recognized
as the Top Chapter in Recruitment,
Campus Activities, Philanthropy, and
Community Service during the fall Greek
Recognition night. The Chapter hosted a
benefit concert for Jana, a little girl who
was fighting cancer; the concert raised
nearly $5,000.
Mike Betz, Toledo ’06, (Delphos,
OH) won his bid for Student Body
President. Betz was elected in April of
2007 and will serve through next April.
Tri-State
University, Beta
Omicron Chapter
Wake Forest: Brothers and a few close friends
celebrate the Demon Deacon’s ACC title in football
with the Wake Forest tradition of rolling the quad.
UC-Berkeley: Alumni and undergraduate brothers at the 25th Anniversary Re-Founding Banquet
UCLA, Alpha Zeta
Chapter
Dr. Mark Reed, UCLA ’66,
(College Park, MD) is author
of the bestselling novel, Something
Different; a major television series is
being filmed based on the book for
broadcast throughout the British
Commonwealth starting in 2007.
UNC-Charlotte,
Delta Zeta Chapter
Greg Bennett, UNC-Charlotte
’99, (Whittier, NC) is now a
licensed commercial pilot in both single
and multi-engine aircraft.
Wake Forest,
Beta Mu Chapter
Beta Mu celebrated its 75th
anniversary this spring! It had
the highest fraternity GPA on campus for
the Spring 2007 semester.
The Chapter held the first “Pet-A-Pup”
fundraiser where Beta Mu raised more
than $300 in two hours for the Animal
Adoption Rescue Foundation (AARF) of
Winston-Salem.
Joseph Lazazzero, Wake Forest ’05,
was named “Greek Man of the Year”
by Wake Forest Interfraternity Council,
recognizing his service, leadership, and
academic accomplishments.
William Thourlby, Tri-State
’48, conducted a seminar at TSU on
business etiquette. Brother Thourlby is
credited as being the original Marlboro
Man, with many modeling and acting
positions to follow.
Toledo and UC-Berkeley Brothers pose with members
of the Washington Chapter. The Brothers were in town
for the Seattle Burns Leadership Institute.
Washington,
Mu Chapter
UC - Berkeley,
Nu Chapter
Five undergraduate members
of Nu Chapter returned to
the Berkeley campus this fall. The men
carried out a focused recruitment effort
and more than doubled the membership.
Morale has been good; they have men of
character and drive ready to do what it
takes to make Nu Chapter everything it
should be.
Roland Spickerman, UC-Berkeley
’82, (Odessa, TX) is chair of the History
Department at the University of Texas –
Permian Basin. He teaches German,
European, and Chinese history. Roland
was the first HSP of the re-chartered Nu
Chapter.
The Chapter remains socially
reputable and is ranked third
in overall grade point average. Fourteen
brothers make the Dean’s List (3.5
average or higher for the quarter).
This past fall, the Tom Tift, Washington
’76, Endowment awarded Tony Garguile,
Washington ’03, $2000; the Sean
Newhouse, Washington ’88, Endowment
awarded Austin Cordova-Sanchez,
Washington ’03, $1000; and the Jack
Merrill, Washington ’39, Endowment
awarded Eliab Sisay, Washington ’05, Alex
Sessoms, Washington ’04, and Perry
Opel, Washington ’04, each $1000. H
Toledo: Brothers with Jana at the Toledo Hospital when they lavaliered the 11-year old after the benefit concert
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Omega Chapter
Upon death, a Brother of ΑΣΦ
becomes a member of the Omega
Chapter and will forever be
honored for his contributions to
his family, his community, and this
Fraternity. Upon entering Omega,
a Brother’s Membership Badge is
bequeathed to the National
Fraternity for safekeeping. Please
send deceased notices and
bequeathed Membership Badges
to 710 Adams St., Carmel, IN
46032.
ALABAMA, ALPHA IOTA
Robert D. Lipsey ’36
AMERICAN, BETA CHI
Evan Fleischer ’99
BALDWIN-WALLACE, ALPHA MU
Harry E. Turner ’48
Charles K. Russell ’46
David B. Greene ’49
Robert A. Lennox ’39
John K. Leach ’41
Robert F. Quick ’41
Pete Raffa ’77
Warren E. Barto ’59
Robert A. Ewers ’49
BARTON, GAMMA LAMBDA
Bruce A. Currin ’78
CORNELL, IOTA
Richard H. Brelos ’34
John H. Nolin ’22
Weymouth W. Palmer ’34
Marino R. Polestra ’76
William K. Stamets, Jr. ’38
Robert E. Hutton ’40
George C. Muegel ’41
Thomas F. Newman, Jr. ’33
Donald E. Stevenson ’47
Frank W. Higgins, Jr. ’51
UC-BERKELEY, NU
Jack Bredemeier ’51
Francis McCarty ’28
Harry C. Andrews ’28
John A. Turner ’49
John W. Havens ’19
Richard R. Lafitte ’52
James H. Conway ’50
Guy A. Clarke ’31, ∆ΒΞ ’84
Cassius M. Dowell ’33
Herbert A. Vernet ’34
Howard J. Barney ’34
Arlington R. Langley ’34
Donald J. Bell ’29
William Ladley ’29
Mansfield Claflin ’27
George H. Blume ’23
Evan B. Gilham ’24
Ralph D. Rader ’37
DARTMOUTH, ALPHA ETA
Frank G. Young ’34
Maurice Whittinghill ’28
Charles F. Sornberger ’34
BETHANY, BETA GAMMA
Rev. Ronald T. Field ’51
Dr. Glenn R. Price ’52
David Williams ’67
Dr. Roy E. Bohl ’52
MILTON, BETA UPSILON
John E. Fox ’48
HARTWICK, BETA XI
Carl W. Heffner ’48
Peter W. Cavallo ’50
MISSOURI, ALPHA THETA
Elmer L. Aussieker ’42
Hieronymus E. Mitchell, Jr. ’42
Paul E. Raker ’80
Fred M. Fitts ’81
ILLINOIS, ETA
James R. Holste ’54
William A. Hoerr ’67
Robert K. Powell ’49
Charles M. Heard ’54
Joseph R. Ribordy ’46
Robert E. Steinfort ’36
CHARLESTON, GAMMA MU
Richard F. Sherlock ’60, ∆ΒΞ ’64
CONNECTICUT, GAMMA GAMMA
Peter Grundy ’53
Gerald J. Sullivan ’55
John P. Bitel ’50
NEBRASKA, XI
Harold A. Swanson ’48
William G. Hollister ’34
N.J.I.T., ALPHA RHO
George A. Giangrande ’42
Norman L. Kennedy ’45
John A. Stelger ’28
IOWA, ALPHA BETA
Diedrich R. Hopkirk ’29
Fritz Clemmensen ’40
Gaylord D. Ward ’38
Burke N. Carson ’31
UNC-CHARLOTTE, DELTA ZETA
Clayton C. Miller ’81
KENTUCKY, SIGMA
Greely R. Sproles ’32
COLUMBIA, LAMBDA
Benjamin A. Tator ’38
MISSOURI VALLEY, ALPHA
OMICRON
Lyle M. Dilley ’54
Dr. Dennis C. Spellmann ’55
INDIANA, GAMMA CHI
David L. Filbey ’77
Phillip G. Francik ’69
Keith D. Bennett ’67
IOWA STATE, PHI
J. W. Chandler ’27
Ralph B. Scherr ’27
CHICAGO, CHI
Alfred S. Edler ’22
James B. McBean ’28
MICHIGAN STATE, GAMMA
KAPPA
Douglas A. Miller ’58
DUQUESNE, BETA PI II
William McCoy ’38
BUFFALO, S.U.N.Y., GAMMA
EPSILON
Dennis V. Dilorenzo ’63
Dennis P. Malone ’51
CASE-WESTERN, ALPHA
LAMBDA
Clyde F. Curtis ’39
Arthur J. Cook ’39
MICHIGAN, THETA
Kenneth R. Vincent ’43
Robert R. Hoffman ’40
Herbert F. Brown ’37
MIDDLEBURY, ALPHA DELTA
Richard W. Buonerba ’42
Harry Bullukian ’29
HARVARD, BETA
James O. Wildes ’28
CARTHAGE, GAMMA BETA
Arden C. Kalkoske ’42
MARSHALL, BETA DELTA
Vernon R. Wilkinson ’42
James H. Blanchard ’50
DAVIS & ELKINS, GAMMA DELTA
Edward H. Foote ’49
James E. Mcquown ’65
James R. Harper ’53
BOWLING GREEN, GAMMA ZETA
Michael T. Curran ’77
CALIFORNIA at LOS ANGELES,
ALPHA ZETA
William R. Leonard ’34
Ret. Col. Eugene H. Winchester, Sr. ’39
MARIETTA, DELTA
Glenn C. Jackson ’52
Matthew J. Farrell ’90
Charles A. Evans ’20
LAWRENCE TECH, GAMMA PSI
Daniel J. Huber ’67
Robert J. Kamphaus
Eugene J. Krol ’69
LONGWOOD, DELTA IOTA
John R. LaFlamme ’86
LOYOLA, DELTA ALPHA
David A. Laubhan ’68
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NC STATE, BETA ZETA
John H. Strait ’41
Roy L. Champion ’31
Frank S. Kugler ’35
J. Chalmers Biggs ’30
Byron E. Lauer ’36
Aldo L. Livera ’36
OHIO STATE, ZETA
Thomas L. Saffen ’48
OHIO WESLEYAN, EPSILON
Dr. C. E. “Dusty” Dilley ’42 ∆ΒΞ
John H. Stephens ’48
Peter E. Koch ’58
OKLAHOMA, ALPHA ALPHA
John R. Miles ’64
P. Michael Goth ’66
Stan D. Messer ’57
Gene L. Watts’50
OREGON STATE, PSI
James R. Hansen ’70
PENN, OMICRON
William R. Robinson ’32
Thomas J. Stohlman ’46
Richard E. Gray ’32
Charles Mitchell ’40
Neil P. Stauffer ’38
John D. Kemmerling ’52
PENN STATE, UPSILON
William J. Robinson, Jr. ’32
John C. McSparran ’32
Herman M. Fogel ’39
Charles W. Shaeffer ’30
PLATTSBURGH, S.U.N.Y, DELTA XI
Guy A. Moran ’88
POLYTECHNIC, ALPHA UPSILON
Constantine G. Papacosta ’42
PRESBYTERIAN, ALPHA PSI
William D. Gibson ’41
PURDUE, ALPHA PI
Alan Knoop ’45
RUTGERS, BETA THETA
Kenneth P. Cornell ’63
STANFORD, TAU
John H. B. Dudley ’42
John U. Anderson ’42
Emmet B. Hayes ’31, ∆ΒΞ ’40
STEVENS TECH, ALPHA TAU
Maurice L. Noyer ’38
Edward L. Babcock ’45
John R. Gibbs ’42
William J. Henseler ’36
Frank K. Quirolo ’38
John V. Menig ’39
Martin J. Duignamn ’29
Robert A. Kennedy ’35
Warren H. Fisher ’40
Richard Goldsmith ’44
ST JOHN'S, BETA LAMBDA
Arthur R. Smith ’34
SYRACUSE, ALPHA EPSILON
William T. DeVanney ’50
Geo A. Farrah ’32
Edward Jontos ’33
Lawrence A. Gideon ’30
TARKIO, DELTA GAMMA
Richard W. Pugh ’70
TOLEDO, BETA RHO
Wilmer E. Frank II ’59
Robert W. Suszka ’53
Louis Rabideau ’40
Paul F. Brinker ’49
TRI-STATE, BETA OMICRON
Gurnal Jopson ’47
George W. Lienesch ’41
Robert T. Roffee ’36
Luther A. Folks ’55
TUFTS, BETA IOTA
Francis L. Giknis ’42
L. M. Tourville ’48
Scott M. Wellington ’43
William G. Stott ’34
WAGNER, ALPHA SIGMA
Alvin S. Floen ’58
Emil A. Bommer ’36
Edward R. Weinheimer ’54
Kenneth S. Fraser ’80
WAKE FOREST, BETA MU
John N. Dombalis ’43
WASHINGTON, MU
John T. Piper ’49
Frank “Brad” Personeus ’45
William C. Hingston ’47
Edward M. Ulloa ’48
WAYNE STATE, BETA TAU
Stewart Slatkin, Esq. ’59
WESTMINSTER, ALPHA NU
J. Harry Johnston ’40
Rev. Dr. J. Robert Ranck, ’47
C. Rexford Henton ’49
John E. Bennett ’47
WEST VIRGINIA WESLEYAN, BETA NU
Fred J. Linger ’38
Robert W. Menzel ’49
Donald B. Baughman ’37
Arden L. Pratt ’45
Richard H. Reppert ’39
WIDENER, GAMMA XI
Peter H. Helmer ’62
WISCONSIN, KAPPA
Martin V. Bekkedal ’28
Foy R. Matter ’26
YALE, ALPHA
Russell Frost ’40
Lawrence Hill ’32
Fayette Brown ’33
Charles Dillingham ’32
John E. Stonington ’34
Alpha Sigma Phi Fraternity, Inc., does not
assume responsibility for the accuracy of
Omega listings. Information from various
sources is printed as it is reported to Fraternity
Headquarters for record-keeping purposes.
Ongoing efforts to locate brothers without
mailable addresses often reveal names of those
who have entered Omega. Therefore, some
listings are of brothers who have been
deceased for some time, but are included for
informational purposes and in tribute.
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Farewell to Grand
Senior President
Emmet B. Hayes
Alpha Sigma Phi lost a true friend
last November in the passing of
past Grand Senior President
Emmet B. Hayes, Stanford ’31.
Following his graduation from
Stanford, Hayes entered Hastings
School of Law and went on to
practice law in San Francisco for
50 years.
He served as a Grand
Councilor (1950-52), Grand Junior
President (1952-54), and as Senior
Grand President (1954-56).
Brother Hayes continued to serve
on the Grand Council (1956-61)
and was a featured speaker at the
Grand Chapter in 1994. He even
attended the Sesquicentennial
Celebration in 1995.
Hayes was awarded the Delta
Beta Xi Award in 1940 and the
Evin C. Varner Distinguished
Service Award in 1979.
“As we move his name to the
rolls of the Omega Chapter, we are
humbled by his
legacy,” Grand
Senior President
Mark Still
explained
recently. “May all
that was good in
his life be an
example to those
he leaves behind
as we labor
to better
the
man.”
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Headquarters
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PRESIDENT & CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Drew M. Thawley, Ohio Wesleyan ’94
[email protected]
GRAND COUNCILORS
Jonathan K. Burns, Member-at-Large ’84
[email protected]
Michael E. Young, Murray State ’94
[email protected]
Rick G. Buss, UNC-Charlotte ’90
[email protected]
Joseph R. Zimmerman, Bowling Green ’77
[email protected]
Matthew J. Hittle, Tri-State ’04
[email protected]
Perry M. Opel, Washington ’04
[email protected]
Alexander M. Kefaloukos, Elmhurst ’04
[email protected]
V.P. OF FRATERNITY OPERATIONS
Dan Duncan, Ohio State ’00
[email protected]
GRAND COUNCILORS
Hon. Robert W. Kutz, UC-Berkeley ’67
[email protected]
V.P. OF FRATERNITY SERVICES
Ryan Brown, Coastal Carolina ’94
[email protected]
Educational Foundation Staff
Fraternity Headquarters Staff
DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS,
VOLUNTEER AND LEADERSHIP INITIATIVES
Steve Latour, Central Michigan ’04
[email protected]
ASST. DIRECTOR OF MEMBER SERVICES
Theresa Weaver
[email protected]
CHAPTER ADVANCE COORDINATOR
Jimmy Byars, Murray State ’03
[email protected]
PRESIDENT & CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Theodore Kocher, Findlay ’92
[email protected]
DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT
Cara Augspurger, Alpha Delta Pi ’94
[email protected]
DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST
Mike Finelli, Bowling Green ’03
[email protected]
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT
Becky Matthews
[email protected]
Fraternity Grand Council
GRAND SENIOR PRESIDENT
Mark D. Still, Washington ’75
[email protected]
GRAND JUNIOR PRESIDENT
Rich T. Ritter, Toledo ’91 & Ohio Wesleyan ’93
[email protected]
GRAND TREASURER
Jeffrey R. Hoffman, Member-at-Large ’76
[email protected]
GRAND SECRETARY
John W. Tilden, Binghamton ’93
[email protected]
GRAND MARSHAL
Bernie D. Schulz, Radford ’89
[email protected]
DATA SPECIALIST
Kelly Rings
[email protected]
Educational Foundation
Board of Directors
CHAIRMAN
William F. Christ, Davis & Elkins ’59
DIRECTORS
Alan M. Breedlove, Penn State ’77
Jonathan K. Burns, Member-at-Large ’84
Ronald P. Fisher, Indiana ’69
Peter S. Fuss, Michigan ’54
Kevin J. Garvey, Westminster ’75
Brian W. Jump, Indiana ’77
John T. Kauffman, Purdue ’43
Scott E. Olson, Iowa State ’65
Larry G. Spees, Ohio Wesleyan ’57
UNDERGRADUATE REPRESENTATIVE
Justin P. Andolina, Bentley ’04
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