C&C Winter '23

“If you look at the human species and how we’ve been so successful, it is because we have an innate drive towards helping each other.”

–

JOHN ARNOLD GAMMA-DELTA VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY,

'96

An old man going a lone highway, Came, at the evening cold and gray,

To a chasm vast and deep and wide.

Through which was flowing a sullen tide

The old man crossed in the twilight dim, The sullen stream had no fear for him; But he turned when safe on the other side And built a bridge to span the tide.

“Old man,” said a fellow pilgrim near, “You are wasting your strength with building here; Your journey will end with the ending day, You never again will pass this way; You’ve crossed the chasm, deep and wide, Why build this bridge at evening tide?”

The builder lifted his old gray head;

“Good friend, in the path I have come,” he said,

“There followed after me to-day

A youth whose feet must pass this way. This chasm that has been as naught to me

To that fair-haired youth may a pitfall be; He, too, must cross in the twilight dim; Good friend, I am building this bridge for him!”

Feels Good to Be of Service

by Troy Medley, CEO

Almost every profound lesson learned in my life was learned while I was focused on something else, usually myself. Recently, I was reminded of the unique ability we each have to improve the lives of others (and ourselves in the process). Against my wishes, I was drafted to deliver Thanksgiving meals and winter coats to families in need by my wife and daughters. I typically prefer to do my philanthropic work on the other end of a check, as I find it emotionally safer this way. However, the Saturday before Thanksgiving, Mrs. Medley informed me that I was going to participate “like a real human,” and that was that. So, at 11:00 AM on a cold Saturday morning, I found myself unloading a truck full of groceries for a family of strangers.

I had a nervous stomach as we approached the front door because my family relied on the kindness of others growing up. This reliance caused me to feel embarrassed and a little angry, so I expected a cold reception when I knocked on the front door. To my surprise, we were welcomed with open arms. The entire family gathered with mine in their kitchen. I was amazed that the family seemed less surprised by the Thanksgiving meal than someone simply caring enough to stop in for a visit. Their girls talked to my girls about whatever young girls talk about.

My wife talked to their mother about whatever mothers talk about, and I stood in the corner and took it all in until the youngest son decided to show me his toys. They were visibly disappointed when it was time for us to leave. I was, too, a little. It felt good to connect; it felt good to be of service.

As we were leaving, I was struck by how similar the visit was to the Chapter visits I often conduct. Almost every Chapter visit follows the same cadence. I am greeted by the High Alpha who is almost always alone. He awkwardly shows me around and is soon joined by a few of his braver Brothers. Soon, the room is full of curious undergrads that pepper me with questions to determine my true intentions. Finally, when they realize that we have more in common than not, all masks come off, and we end up having an authentic conversation that lasts far longer than I assumed they would find enjoyable. It feels good to connect; it feels good to be of service.

My takeaway from these two very different types of visits is that if you boil us each down, our happiness is 100% predicated 1.) On the strength of our relationships and 2.) How we invest what we have to serve others. These two predictors are inseparably intertwined. Over and over again, I am reminded that every one of us wants to be seen, known, and cared about by someone else. We each need to feel like we belong; we each need to be connected. In addition, we also need to serve to be happy. I have tried every other path to happiness. It simply doesn’t exist. The more we give away, the more abundance we attract. The more we help others, the stronger and more enriching our relationships become.

Lambda Chi Alpha, like no other entity in existence, provides members with the connection and support they need to thrive and the opportunity to pay this gift forward by helping others. I am continuously inspired and encouraged as I witness the Brothers of Lambda Chi Alpha live its values through the daily acts of service. As examples, our Collegiate Brothers raised over $88,000 to support men’s health initiatives through Movember. For the second

year in a row, Lambda Chi Alpha led all fraternal organizations in this effort. At the American Red Cross blood drive conducted during the High Alpha Summit & Neville Advisor's College this past January, our Brothers’ literal willingness to roll up their sleeves to help those in need saved up to 141 lives, as 47 successful units were collected. This exceeded the local goal by 127%! It was an amazing sight to behold and may have been the proudest day of my tenure. The coolest thing to watch was how different Brothers from different Chapters bonded and created friendships during the event. It is good to be a Lambda Chi. It feels good to connect. It feels good to be of service!

We are lucky. We get to make the world a better place and find the best friends in our lives in the process.

It is good to be a Lambda Chi.

in ZAX

At some busy and productive Legislative Sessions of the 2022 (59th) General Assembly our Fraternity adopted several important amendments to our laws.

59th General Assembly Legislative Recap

by Lynn Chipperfield, General Counsel

The Assembly adopted a bill authorizing the formation of an advisory committee to make recommendations with respect to Grand High Zeta elections, structure and terms, and other matters. This advisory committee has been formed, and it will report back to the 60th General Assembly in 2024. Expect some updates from this Committee in the interim.

The Assembly adopted an important bill giving our Chapters the flexibility to recruit new members from universities reasonably proximate to the Chapter's host university and that don't have a Lambda Chi Alpha Chapter of their own. This applies to both four-year and two-year institutions, and it could expand the potential recruitment market for our members. It will also give more men the opportunity to experience membership in Lambda Chi Alpha. Each Chapter's right to do this will depend upon the agreement of the host institution.

To emphasize the importance of Chapter leadership attending future General Assemblies, an additional qualification was added to our laws that requires the Official Delegate to the General Assembly to be serving currently as the High Alpha or, in his absence, as a member of the High Zeta or of the Executive Committee, or a member who previously served on the High Zeta. These requirements can be waived by the Grand High Zeta in special cases.

Lastly, the Assembly considered but declined to adopt a bill that would have allowed the awarding of the Order of Merit to more than 10 members in any given General Assembly year. Nevertheless, it was made clear to the Assembly that the Order of

Merit, our Fraternity's highest award for volunteer service, has historically, although not exclusively, been awarded for exemplary service at the local level.

The Assembly also adopted some bills involving technical changes, including:

1. Clarification of the terms of office of the Grand High Alpha and the members of the Student Advisory Committee who serve on the Grand High Zeta;

2. A provision establishing the process for voluntary suspension of undergraduate operations by a Chapter; and

3. A bill expressly recognizing the authority of a Zeta to impose local dues and fees.

In addition, the General Assembly elected a new Grand High Alpha, Steve Pattison (Florida State, '79), to serve until 2026, and it recognized the many contributions of retiring Grand High Alpha, Jeff Stuerman (Culver-Stockton College, '82). Grand High Zeta members Greg Castanias (Wabash College, '87) and Scott Jackson (Eastern Kentucky University, '02) were reelected to a second four-year term, and Brothers Mike Brady (Eastern Michigan University, '91) and Paul Troy (Lehigh University, '87) were elected to a first four-year term.

The Constitution and Statutory Code has been updated to include all these changes in our laws, and will be posted online. Hard copies of the new C&SC will be distributed after printing.

Thanks to all our undergraduate and alumni delegates for their great work during the legislative sessions of the 59th General Assembly. We're already making plans for our next General Assembly, August 1-3, 2024, in Scottsdale, Arizona.

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59th General Assembly Awards

GEORGE W. SPASYK ORDER OF INTERFRATERNITY SERVICE

The George W. Spasyk Order of Interfraternity Service is conferred upon persons who have contributed outstanding service in the betterment of all college fraternal organizations by sustained and successful leadership in interfraternity affairs, by noteworthy contributions in the fields of public and community relations between fraternities and the communities of which they operate, and to fraternity and sorority members whose unselfish devotion to the teachings of their organizations exemplify the finest traditions and concepts of fraternal service.

Since this award was created some 64 years ago, only three Lambda Chi Alpha Brothers have been so awarded. At the 59th General Assembly, we once again honored one of our own. In recognition of his many years of service as an advocate for Greek Life and as the President and Chief Executive Officer of Favor and Company, the Grand High Zeta awarded the George W. Spasyk Order of Interfraternity Service to ROBERT M. (BOB) CURRAN of Epsilon-Upsilon Zeta at the University of Tulsa.

ORDER OF MERIT

At each General Assembly, Lambda Chi Alpha recognizes dedicated alumni of our organization by awarding the Order of Merit to those men who have continuously given of themselves to the Fraternity, primarily on the local level. This award demonstrates appreciation for service to the Fraternity and outstanding individual and Chapter accomplishments. Considered Lambda Chi Alpha’s greatest distinction for volunteer service, the Order of Merit has been conferred upon fewer than 380 individuals, out of more than 300,000 initiated members (about one out of every thousand). At the 59th General Assembly, the Grand High Zeta elected nine new members.

BROTHER ROBERT BURLEIGH is a 1979 initiate of Lambda-Beta Zeta at the University of Delaware. He has served in an advisory capacity at three Chapters: As High Pi and on the House Corporation board at Delaware; as High Pi for 10 years at Towson, and as a Chapter Advisor for the McDaniel Associate Chapter for three years. Beside his role in helping with the start of the Towson Chapter and the McDaniel Associate Chapter, Bob has also helped out at numerous conferences as a facilitator.

BROTHER WILLIAM "BUTCH" CAMP is a 1978 initiate of Alpha-Phi Zeta at the University of Alabama. He has served on the House Corporation board at Alabama for 21 years, including as its president, and as a Chapter Advisor for the last three years. He was part of a Control Board formed in 2019 to address accountability issues within the Chapter’s leadership. He was also instrumental in a fundraising campaign in 2008 to renovate and expand the Chapter house.

BROTHER LEROY GREGG is a 1976 initiate of Alpha-Phi Zeta at the University of Alabama. He has been the High Pi at Alabama for 19 years, and he's served 19 years on their House Corporation. Brother Gregg re-engaged with the Alabama Chapter at a time when the Chapter was struggling both financially and operationally, and he helped steer the Chapter to prosperity. He was part of a Control Board formed in 2019 to address accountability issues within the Chapter’s leadership.

BROTHER MARK HAYWARD is a 1982 initiate of Zeta-Omega Zeta at Mercer University. He has been the High Pi at Embry Riddle - Daytona for nearly 25 years, and he has also served as a Master Steward and as a facilitator for 14 years. He has served on the General Fraternity's Nominating Committee twice, and he assisted with the start of the Stetson and Rollins Chapters.

BROTHER BEN THOMAS LAWSON is a 1982 initiate of Sigma-Upsilon Zeta at Appalachian State University. He served as the Chapter Advisor for a year at North Carolina-Chapel Hill, and then he served a combined 18 years as High Pi and Chapter Advisor at Appalachian State. He led the alumni group that assisted with the re-establishment of our Chapter at Appalachian State University in 2018 after an extended absence from that campus.

BROTHER CHRIS LEAVER is a 1994 initiate of Epsilon-Nu Zeta at William Jewell University. He has been the High Pi at William Jewell for 13 years and the Chapter Advisor and a member of their House Corporation board for 28 years, serving as the President and Vice President of the House Corporation. Brother Leaver’s long-term and critical service on the House Corporation board has resulted in the Chapter having a beautiful and functional new Chapter house.

BROTHER TOM MCNUTT is a 1987 initiate of Epsilon-Omicron Zeta at the University of Tennessee - Knoxville. He is currently serving as the High Pi at Tennessee-Knoxville, having previously served as both Chapter Advisor and on a Control Board. He has also served the last nine years on the Zeta's House Corporation board, playing a vital role in leading the fundraising efforts to renovate the Chapter facility.

BROTHER RANDY RITTERMAN is a 1980 initiate of Epsilon-Zeta Zeta at the University of North Dakota. He has served eight years as the High Pi at North Dakota, as well as 10 years on the House Corporation board and as an engaged member of the Alumni Association. He got involved when the North Dakota Chapter was struggling with only 18 members and a poor relationship with the university. As of today, the Chapter has over 100 members and has won a Grand High Alpha award.

BROTHER SHAWN SMEE is a 1998 initiate of Lambda-Eta Zeta at Murray State University. He served as High Pi at Arkansas State for three years and on their House Corporation for two years. He then served as High Pi at Murray State for 10 years and on their House Corporation board for 14 years. He won the Outstanding Greek Advisor at Arkansas State in 2007 and the Outstanding Greek Advisor at Murray State in 2015.

ORDER OF ACHIEVEMENT

The Lambda Chi Alpha Order of Achievement Award was first established in 1958 to honor those members who have distinguished themselves by achieving outstanding success in the fields of business, industry, military, politics, the arts, science, sports, or other professions. Their accomplishments bring honor to Lambda Chi Alpha and serve as an inspiration to their Brothers. These men represent the Fraternity’s ideals in action and serve as an example for undergraduate Brothers who are preparing to step out into the world. When considering men who are qualified for this award, the Grand High Zeta takes into consideration many attributes – especially the character of the individual in question. At the 59th General Assembly, the Grand High Zeta inducted three extraordinary new members into the Order of Achievement.

BROTHER ROBERT DARRYL BANKS, an initiate of Zeta-Alpha Zeta at Coe College, distinguished himself by outstanding success in his profession and in his commitment to the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion. Brother Banks graduated Coe College magna cum laude in 1972, majoring in chemistry, and he was selected as a Rhodes Scholar. He undertook Doctor of Philosophy Studies in Biophysics at Oxford University from 1972-1976. He has been at the forefront of strategizing, developing and implementing environmental and sustainability practices and policies in the U.S. and the world, and he is an expert advocate for renewable energy, addressing climate change, and reducing carbon emissions. He has held senior-level positions with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, the World Resources Institute, the Center for American Progress, and the Nature Conservancy. Recognizing his work on behalf of the Rhodes Scholarship Trust, in 2008, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II appointed Darryl an Honorary Officer of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (OBE) – a rare and distinctive honor for a non-member of the British Commonwealth.

BROTHER MATTHEW G. CLARK, an initiate of Zeta-Alpha Zeta at Coe College, distinguished himself by outstanding successes in his career in the United States Army and in leading this country’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. He has directed medical clinics and laboratories, served as Military Legislative Assistant in the U.S. House of Representatives, and as the Director of the Eisenhower Leader Development Program at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point. Now a full colonel in the United States Army, Matt presently is the Joint Project Manager for Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear Medical, leading the medical research, development and acquisition portfolio within the Joint Program Executive Office for Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear Defense. In 2020, he was selected to serve as the lead program manager for the vaccine team in Operation Warp Speed. In early 2021, Matt was assigned to serve as the Senior Policy Advisor and Director of COVID-19 International Response Operations in the White House. He was hand-picked to serve as the only military officer on the White House COVID-19 response team, and he was responsible for the operations and logistics required to move more than 1.2 billion FDAapproved COVID-19 vaccines to more than 115 countries globally.

BROTHER JOHN TESH, an initiate of Gamma-Upsilon Zeta at North Carolina State University, distinguished himself as a pianist and music composer, as well as a radio host and television presenter. Brother Tesh studied communications and music at NC State, and in radio and television he worked as a news anchor in Raleigh, Orlando, Nashville, and ultimately New York City. He currently hosts the "Intelligence for Your Life" radio show. Since 2014, he has hosted Intelligence for "Your Life TV" with his wife Connie Sellecca. Brother Tesh has won six Emmys, has four gold albums, two Grammy nominations, and an Associated Press award for investigative journalism. He has sold over eight million records, and his live concerts have raised more than $7 million for the Public Broadcasting System. He wrote the NBA on NBC basketball theme "Roundball Rock," he has co-hosted the television program "Entertainment Tonight," and he has worked as a sportscaster and host for the Olympic Games, Wimbledon, the US Open, the Tour De France, and the Ironman Triathlon. In 2018, Brother Tesh was inducted into the North Carolina Music Hall of Fame.

DUKE FLAD AWARD

The Duke Flad Outstanding Undergraduate Award is the highest honor an undergraduate Brother can receive in Lambda Chi Alpha. The award is named in memory of Lambda Chi Alpha’s second Chief Executive who led the Fraternity for 26 years, from 1942 until his death in November of 1968. The Award was created by the Grand High Zeta in 1970 and is presented to a single undergraduate member out of roughly 9,000 student members.

At the 59th General Assembly, the Grand High Zeta named BROTHER JEAN PIERRE VILCHERREZ from Epsilon-Omega Zeta at the University of Miami in Florida as the 2022 Cyril F. “Duke” Flad Outstanding Undergraduate. Brother Vilcherrez has served his Chapter as High Tau, House Manager, Recruitment Team Captain, and High Theta.

The honors he has received include being on the Dean’s List three times, being on the Provost’s Honor Roll two times, and being recognized with the William W. Sandler, Jr. IFC Fraternity Man of the Year award. On campus, he has served as President of the Order of Omega Honor Society, in the Alpha Kappa Psi Professional Business Fraternity, as an Orientation Leader, as Co-Programming Chair of the Association of Greek Letter Organizations, as a committee member of the Student Government Association, and as a Graduate Assistant in the Miami Hebert Business School.

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TOTAL RAISED

$62,019

TOTAL RAISED CHAPTERS COMPETED CHAPTERS COMPETED

46 2021 2022

CORNELL UNIVERSITY | TOP INDIVIDUAL FUNDRAISER ETHAN OBERGFOLL DELTA-PSI

LOYOLA MARYMOUNT UNIVERSITY | TOP INDIVIDUAL FUNDRAISER

$89,312

For the second year in a row, Lambda Chi Alpha Chapters participated in Movember, an annual event involving the growing of mustaches during the month of November to create conversations and awareness for men's health issues, such as mental health and suicide prevention, prostate cancer, and testicular cancer. Congratulations to our top Chapters and individual members who participated.

Be Active, Not Passive: A Philanthropist's Journey

by Nick Bratvold, Stewardship Officer

Glancing at a list of the top philanthropists in the United States, you may see names you recognize, but there is a surprising underlying theme for many of the most notable philanthropists: Brotherhood in Lambda Chi Alpha.

Before he became a billionaire philanthropist, John Arnold (Vanderbilt, ’96) was a freshman at Vanderbilt searching for his way around campus. His guide? An upperclassman from Lambda Chi Alpha.

“If you look at the human species and how we’ve been so successful, it is because we have an innate drive towards helping each other.”

– JOHN ARNOLD

Like many, Arnold’s experience is inseparable from those he shared it with.

“Lambda Chi cemented friendships,” he recalls.

“The sort of friendships you will do anything for.”

Arnold valued his Brothers as individuals and, more precisely, for their character.

“As a Lambda Chi, you’re not focused on yourself,” Arnold reflected. “You’re not focused on your Brothers either—but on the entire community and how you can make it better.”

Even then, there was a sense that there was more to live for than oneself.

“In hindsight, Lambda Chi prepared me for what came next,” said Arnold.

Eager to make it on Wall Street, Arnold graduated in three years. Come 1995, he was on Enron’s trading desk, six years before they would cease to exist.

Arnold joked he didn’t yet know the difference between banking and trading. Fortunately, his studies in statistics and econometrics were a solid foundation in understanding the commodities market.

Each successive year with Enron, Arnold considered returning to school for an MBA. Ultimately, he realized there was no greater education than his practicum on Wall Street—that is, until the largest bankruptcy in United States history (up to that point).

“My time with Enron was remarkable, both in terms of its positives and its negatives,” says Arnold. “In the end, it was a nice kick in the butt.”

With the earnings he had made as a trader, Arnold established a hedge fund in 2002 and renewed trading in the sector most familiar to him. At their height, Centarus managed over $6B in assets, often achieving 100%+ returns for investors.

Only a decade after opening their doors, Arnold, now 38, retired with the awareness he had earned more than enough for one lifetime.

“I think that’s how most people are wired,” said Arnold. “Once they have enough for themselves, for their family, they begin thinking: how can I improve my community?

“Initially, we thought our [Arnold and his wife] philanthropy experience would be a passive one.”

Given their corporate background, Arnold and his wife, Laura, likened the nonprofit sector to any other market, asking themselves: Where is there too much attention? Where is there not enough?

Arnold looked first to his home state of Texas where he had grown up in the 80s and 90s. Here, he discovered the Knowledge is Power Program (KIPP), a network of charter schools that began in Houston and New York City.

As philanthropists and life-long learners, the Arnolds became interested in efficiency, using data to build evidence-based practices. For John and Laura the question became how can two schools— that educate the same demographic of kids just down the street from one another—produce two very different outcomes?

The Arnold's philanthropic journey led them to found Arnold Ventures LLC (formerly, the John and Laura Arnold Foundation) which today, employs over 110 throughout Houston, New York City, and Washington, D.C. In the spirit of their founders, Arnold Ventures focuses on policy and efficacy within education, criminal justice, healthcare, and public finance.

“Don’t wait. Get involved and begin giving at an early age. Remember that organizations can benefit as much from one’s time as they can from one’s money.”

Since 2010, Arnold Ventures has philanthropically invested $1.46B, averaging over $200M every year.

“Be active, not passive,” advises Arnold. “Give like you would invest in the stock market. Develop your own theory of change.”

Hopeful that others will also prioritize philanthropy, Arnold encourages our next generation.

“Don’t wait,” he urges. “Get involved and begin giving at an early age. Remember that organizations can benefit as much from one’s time as they can from one’s money.”

Like John Mason before him—the author of our Ritual and founding donor of the Lambda Chi Alpha Educational Foundation—Brother Arnold also intends to give away the majority of his estate. In following with the vision of the Educational Foundation, Arnold continues to inspire and educate men to be leaders and philanthropists in the world.

Men's health is in crisis. Men are dying on average 6 years earlier than women, and for largely preventable reasons. Movember is on a mission to change this. With the help of our global community, we raise much-needed funds and awareness to stop our fathers, partners, Brothers and friends from dying too young.

WHAT WE'RE DOING ABOUT IT

Movember is helping to transform how men think about their health – and how they act on it.

Using funds raised by our Movember Community, we collaborate with the world's sharpest minds and best researchers to create effective treatments, innovative support solutions and easily accessible resources for men, right here, right now.

INVEST IN YOURSELF

Ideal Man Program

FIND PURPOSE | CONNECT & BELONG | GET TOOLS FOR LIFE

As part of the new Lambda Chi Alpha experience, THE IDEAL MAN PROGRAM is the new fraternity education program for Collegiate Brothers focused on personal and professional skill development, designed to maximize the membership experience with four, easy-to-access, individualized learning journeys that prepare Brothers for success both during and after college.

Associate Membership: Building of a Man

Prepares new members to understand the governance, financial, and educational models of Lambda Chi Alpha to effectively fulfill their roles and responsibilities as Brothers and maximize the full benefits of membership

Brotherhood: Build Belonging*

Prepares members to build effective relationships by developing intrapersonal and interpersonal skills that enable them to lead themselves and others better.

"This is an investment into your personal AND professional self... and that speaks louder than any other investment you can make."

Personal Development: Build a Vision*

Prepares members to understand themselves so they can define their personal vision of success. This stage culminates with the creation of a five-year plan designed to help members navigate early adulthood.

Professional Development: Build Your Future*

Prepares members to effectively quantify and translate their personal development and leadership experiences as Collegiate Brothers to potential employers.

FOUNDERS’ DAY

CHALLENGE

Circle of Light Donor Honor Roll

With gratitude, the Educational Foundation wishes to recognize the following donors who invested in the We Believe Fund between January 1, 2022 and December 31, 2022. Gifts to the We Believe Fund are recognized in the Circle of Light Donor Honor Roll.

The We Believe Fund allows the Educational Foundation to fund the Fraternity’s greatest areas of need today to empower our Brothers to grow, serve, and lead well into the future.

WHITE ROSE CIRCLE ($5,000+)

Rob Anderson University of South Dakota

Alan Anderson Coe College

Jeff Arntson Oregon State University

Jack Bovender Duke University

Mike Brady University of Northern Colorado

Doug Brooks University of Central Missouri

Greg Castanias Wabash College

Gary Hedge Cornell University

Jake Jacoby † Coe College

Frank Klugh † Marietta College

Jason LeGrand Southeast Missouri State University

Jim Lentz Muhlenberg College

Drew Lynch Texas State University-San Marcos

Herman Meinders Oklahoma City University

Clarence Mickelson † University of South Dakota

Kerry Neubrander Clemson University

Scott Pryor Oklahoma State University

Tom Rouse University of Louisville

Jim Schrader Ball State University

Jerre & Mary Joy Stead University of Iowa

Jeff Stuerman Culver-Stockton College

Mark Templeton North Carolina State University

H.B. Turner Culver-Stockton College

Zeno Windley North Carolina State University

RAMPANT LION CIRCLE

($2,500 - $4,999)

Tony Brown University of Alabama

Mac Chandler University of Wisconsin-Madison

Chuck Cole University of Michigan

Chris Cole Gettysburg College

Nick Damiano Rollins College

Mark Hoag Michigan State University

Mark Hulit University of Richmond

Joe Klobucher Ferris State University

Joe Lilly Coe College

Mac McGehee Southern Methodist University

Chris Meyer University of Akron

Chuck Persing Drexel University

Dave Sarris Ferris State University

Mike Saunders University of Central Florida

Dean Sellers Florida State University

Adam Smith University of Oklahoma

Shawn Starr Jacksonville University

Mark Stitz Drexel University

Jim Tothill University of South Carolina

Art Veyna California Polytechnic State University

GOLD CIRCLE

($1,000 - $2,499)

Lee Albertson University of Miami

Jeff Arnold Kettering University

John Aufderhar University of Evansville

Marty Babicki Mansfield University

Mark Backes Arizona State University

Elgan Baker DePauw University

John Baransy Oklahoma City University

Brad Barrett University of Southern California

Joe Batson University of Texas at Austin

Mark Bauer California State University-Fullerton

Robert Beabout Stetson University

Stan Belyeu Georgia Institute of Technology

Lenny Bendo Rollins College

Roger Birdbear University of North Dakota

Jerry Broniec Millersville University

Blair Budlong Drury University

Paul Burnett Texas Christian University

Chuck Chambers Texas A&M University

James Childers University of Tulsa

Lynn Chipperfield Drury University

Gerald Clemmons Tennessee Technological University

Pete Collier Culver-Stockton College

Neal Conover Iowa State University

Bob Curran University of Tulsa

Steve De Tommaso Arizona State University

Tim Taylor Miami University

Richard Thurmond Old Dominion University

Gary Tiller University of Tennessee-Knoxville

Reg Tilley North Carolina State University

Tom Tourek Wittenberg University

Cary Treff California State University-Fullerton

Mark Upton University of Texas-El Paso

Bob Vanderwall University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Jim Versalovic University of Texas at Austin

David Waldrep Southern Methodist University

Ralph Wilhelm Cornell University

Todd Willis Mercer University

Jeff Witous California Polytechnic State University

Budd Wuelfing California State University-Sacramento

Donna Zadnik

Nick Zuniga Ball State University

Dave Zurliene University of Evansville

GREEN

CIRCLE

($500 - $999)

Gary Arroyo Kansas State University

Jessie Ashton

Christian Augustin University of Nevada-Las Vegas

Paul Babasick Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Terry Baransy Oklahoma City University

Bill Bedell William Jewell College

Don Bendure Oklahoma City University

Darin Bodin Eastern Michigan University

CV Bodine University of Tennessee-Chattanooga

James Bond University of Central Missouri

Thomas Bowen Purdue University

Nick Bratvold University of South Dakota

Dwayne Brunner University of Maryland-Baltimore County

Ed Buerkle Valparaiso University

Dave Burch University of Georgia

Steve Canfield Kutztown University-Pennsylvania

Rick Casazza University of Nevada-Reno

Richard Cederoth Bradley University

Dudley Chapman University of Central Missouri

Mel Chapman Western Michigan University

Chad Cline Texas Christian University

Rick Clodfelter Culver-Stockton College

Steve Cohen Drexel University

Tom Conway University of South Dakota

Claiborn Crain West Texas A&M University

Steele Craver Texas A&M University-Commerce

Charlie Cumpstone † Purdue University

Tad Dillard Troy University

Peter Donohoe Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Doug Dugal Missouri State University

Timothy Dwyer Auburn University

Tod Faerber Bradley University

Tom Fagan University of California-Los Angeles

Norm Ferenz Ohio University

Doug Fogh Florida Southern College

Gary Fox Drury University

Mark Fox

Andy Gahan Eastern Illinois University

Brad Garfinkel Shippensburg University

Dennis Garlick Bradley University

Roy Gregg University of Alabama

Erik Halvorsen Drexel University

Dan Hamann Iowa State University

Wally Hamel Northern Michigan University

Ian Hamilton Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Larry Harley Drury University

John Harris Duke University

Dan Hartmann Truman State University

Holmes Hawkins Georgia Institute of Technology

Rodney Hawkins Kettering University

Tod Holmes University of Denver

Terry Hurt East Tennessee State University

Wally Jenkins University of New Hampshire

Jean Jodion Eastern Illinois University

Mike Johnson University of Colorado Boulder

John Kay University of Memphis

Wayne Keith University of Alabama

Joe Kicklighter Auburn University

Dale Krapf Lycoming College

Scott Kunz Auburn University

Tom Larson University of California-Los Angeles

Rick LaRue Union University

Curtis Lawson University of Tulsa

Lawrence Lawson Washington and Lee University

Tad Lichtenauer Butler University

Chip Liczwek Eastern Illinois University

Ian Lindsay University of Pittsburgh

Walton Lipscomb Millsaps College

Salty Lynch University of Arkansas-Fayetteville

John Mason Mississippi State University

Jim McCabe University of California-Santa Barbara

Jennifer McGrath

Bob McLaughlin Purdue University

Dan McPartlin The Ohio State University

David Miller Indiana University Bloomington

George Munson University of Tennessee-Chattanooga

Chance Nalley University of Maine

Rob Navarro University of Texas-El Paso

Ron Neville Drury University

Andy Olenik Millersville University

Rob Ortner University of Cincinnati

Bill Ott Missouri University of Science and Technology

Palmy Palmquist University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Antoine Perretta University of Denver

Bud Perry Indiana State University

Rick Pleva Syracuse University

Randy Prout California Polytechnic State University

Harold Quigley Pennsylvania State University

Dick Ramsey Texas Christian University

Mike Raymond Miami University

Edward Raymond Northwestern University

Logan Reneau University of Northern Colorado

Chuck Reusing College of William and Mary

Donald Riggs University of Evansville

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Terry Sams University of Kentucky

Al Saylor University of Delaware

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Al Selke Ferris State University

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Scott Farr University of Florida

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Tom Morris Texas Tech University

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Peter Motel

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Scott Murphy Montana State University

Mike Nash University of New Hampshire

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Kenneth Noack University of Denver

Gerald Ours Butler University

Dale Owen Syracuse University

Ken Paquin Towson University

Bill Parker Millsaps College

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Dennis Patterson Georgia Institute of Technology

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Stevan Plote Purdue University

Chris Pockette University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Joe Pollock North Carolina State University

Jason Rector Eastern Kentucky University

John Redding Wabash College

Carl Reier University of Denver

Richard Rose North Carolina State University

Joe Roy Drury University

Mike Roy University of Central Florida

Jimmy Rudolph University of Central Florida

Jack Schaefer University of Iowa

Gary Schimmel Indiana University Bloomington

David Schmelig Southeast Missouri State University

Rodney Schmidt University of Richmond

Thomas Schull Wittenberg University

Terrence Shaw University of Texas-El Paso

Paul Simmons University of Central Missouri

Justin Sipes University of Maryland-Baltimore County

David Smith Eastern Illinois University

Scott Smith University of Nebraska-Omaha

Mark Sommer Auburn University

Mark Stanton Millsaps College

Terry Straehley Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Larry Struve University of Nevada-Reno

Fred Suggs Kansas State University

Lid Tadesse University of Maryland-Baltimore County

Jeff Tang University of Michigan

Neil Taylor University of Michigan

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Tom Wilke College of William and Mary

Rob Wilkerson Kettering University

Joe Wilkinson University of Georgia

Donna Wilkinson

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Guy Williams Clemson University

Mark Williams Kansas State University

David Willms Southern Methodist University

Ron Windsor Butler University

Kevin Witt California Polytechnic State University

Kenneth Wren University of Richmond

Gregory Wright University of Michigan

Larry Young California State University-Fresno

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Brothers and Friends,

It is my sincere privilege to serve as the President & CEO of the Lambda Chi Alpha Educational Foundation and connect alumni to our vision: changing the course of young men’s lives by inspiring and educating them to be leaders and philanthropists in the world.

As a 501(c)(3) public charity, the Educational Foundation is uniquely positioned to invest educational grants in the programs of the Fraternity, all while offering our generous Brothers the option to make tax-deductible charitable donations.

Our strategic roadmap calls for building a culture of philanthropy and donor participation, advancing our impact in Lambda Chi Alpha Brothers' lives, establishing strategically critical partnerships, and investing in our capacity and the relationships our donors have with the Foundation.

As your trusted partner in this life-changing work, thank you for investing in our mission.

A few key ingredients to the Foundation’s robust growth and grantmaking in 2022:

• More than 2,230 volunteer ambassadors, alumni, and friends investing in our mission.

• 1,350 active undergraduates supporting the Fraternity experience with gifts of their own.

• Increased capacity to “do much with much that is given” by expanding our staff team.

The Educational Foundation will continue to host the Founders’ Day Challenge, a friendly competition among Chapters, their Brothers, and friends to raise support for Lambda Chi Alpha. This 1,909-minute giving event allows us to effectively engage with Brothers around the world while celebrating our legacy.

In addition, our team will be offering philanthropic services to select Chapters to support their local efforts of communicating with alumni and organizing themselves for funding critical, local educational needs. For the first time ever, we will be writing formal grant requests to public and private Foundations seeking their investment in the innovative work of the Fraternity.

Of course, we look forward to continuing to steward your generous contributions to the Lambda Chi Alpha Educational Foundation.

Dan Hartmann President & CEO, Lambda Chi Alpha Educational Foundation

Truman State University, '07

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Continuing Education: A Firsthand Account

by Justin Fisher, COO

In November 2020, I was 33 years old. My wife and I had a one-year-old daughter and had just found out that we would be having another baby. Outside of our family, the world was trying to figure out what to do next with the COVID-19 pandemic. It had been over 10 years since I had taken a class or done any schoolwork. This is the moment that I chose to go back to school to pursue my MBA.

There are two important questions I want to answer: 1.) Why did I make this choice? 2.) What did I learn from this choice?

The reason why is quite simple. I wanted to learn and grow as a professional. The Crescent symbolizes constant growth for us and a neverending pursuit for perfection. I viewed going back to school as an opportunity to improve myself and to improve my skillset and perspective to help me in my current role. My professional background almost exclusively involves fraternity operations. I felt that I was lacking financial acumen, along with the perspective of how other businesses operate. I viewed this opportunity as a way to help me improve in my current role, while also preparing me for my next career opportunity.

This experience was incredible. I learned so much about finance, accounting, operations, marketing, entrepreneurship, and how it all ties together to help a business succeed. This experience shifted how I view the world. It made me more inquisitive about how businesses operate, what their business model is, and how they gain and maintain a competitive advantage. When I was going through class material or different case studies, it was really helpful that I had the work experience to be able to contextualize what I was learning with real-life examples. It also made me realize that at this stage in life, I have a greater appreciation for learning. Looking back, as an undergraduate, I was probably

more excited to be in college than to be a student. Constantly thinking about your professional future and how you will provide for your family definitely has a way of changing your perspective.

One of the things that prevented me from going back to school sooner was that it was never a good time. I was busy with work. I was getting married. I had too much going on. By the time I started school, I wished I had gone back sooner, when my life was less busy. tell people that it is easy to second guess or think about what you should’ve done differently in the past, but the best time to seek an opportunity is right now. Even when I was considering this opportunity, I had my doubts. I had less time than before. My job was more demanding now. It’s been so long; will I even be a good student? It was my wife who told me to stop over thinking it, that we would figure all the details out, but this opportunity was too good to pass up. It can be easy to find excuses of why not to do something, but I’ve found that growth is often born from a challenge.

Lambda Chi Alpha has given me so much. Everything good in my life can be traced to Lambda Chi Alpha. It has inspired me to grow, even when it was uncomfortable. From pushing me to join other student organizations when I was 18, to pursuing this degree in my mid-thirties, growth has always been a large part of my experience. It has given me far more then I could have ever imagined when I first joined 17 years ago. I hope my story serves as a reminder that our crescents are ever-growing.

UNDERGRADUATE SPOTLIGHT

SERVING TO LEAD ART OF COACHING A CHAPTER

The art of chapter coaching doesn’t come easy. There is a certain skill level applicants had to reach and above all else, there needs to be a sense of urgency working with 18-21 year old men running their first business. While many are not cut out for this, those who have are witnesses to the phenomenal Fraternity that is Lambda Chi Alpha.

In my time as a Chapter Coach, I got the chance to work with Alphas from all across North America. Some came in headstrong, ready to tackle each issue the Chapter may have been facing. Some came in unwilling to try new things because they were afraid of failing. And some came in with no intentions to change anything and ride their presidency out with the saying, “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it”. As a Coach, this is what really gets our gears grinding and our heads bobbing as we work with each of them on their individual plans of success, encouraging them to create change, prosper from growth and cultivate Brotherhood.

One President I enjoyed working with in the fall of 2021 was Brother Austin Olberding who hails from our Iota-Chi Chapter at the University of Iowa.

by Jalen Williams, Former Chapter Coach

Brother Olberding was one of those presidents who had me on the edge of my seat, but for a good reason. Under his leadership, the chapter worked to change for the better to ensure the next generation of Brothers could have the best experience. The Brothers asked the hard questions and pushed out of their comfort zone to expand their horizons and challenge the status quo. One of the best examples of a fraternity and what we do in times of turmoil comes from my time spent with the University of Iowa. During an anti-fraternity/sorority life protest that occurred on campus, Austin, and the Brothers of the Iota-Chi Zeta Chapter, met with students who wanted to know why fraternity/ sorority life should be allowed on campus. Austin worked with other fraternity presidents to advocate for why fraternity is essential and how Brotherhood impacts the collegiate experience. He shared how Lambda Chi Alpha makes someone better. Listen, as a coach we know that we’ll encounter Brothers who have fantastic ideas and are reaching for the crescent. This is expected in Lambda Chi Alpha. And still, the opportunity to see a Chapter President stand their ground in the eyes of adversity, never knowing what the outcome may be, is what made this role top tier. Austin understands that LCA is so much bigger than his chapter. As a Coach, it was an honor to be his champion and support him as he stood up for Lambda Chi Alpha’s right to continue to to inspire and equip men to lead an ethical life of growth, service, and leadership.

by Austin Olberding

It was impossible to miss how nervous I was as sat in that breakout room waiting to hear my name. It was a seemingly normal Zoom Chapter meeting on a Sunday night in November of 2020. Finally, after what seemed like an eternity, I was allowed back into the meeting. “Congratulations to our new High Alpha, Austin Olberding.” Cheers and groans erupted as I now realized the commitment I had just been given for our Chapter’s future. I had been a member of Lambda Chi Alpha at the University of Iowa for a year and a half at the time of my election and had previously served on both the High Zeta and Executive Committee Board as High Gamma and Scribe. At the time, I was not fit to be president. However, looking back on it, I am unable to see why I ever doubted myself.

I come from a very rural, family-centered background. I grew up in the small town of Lake City in northwest Iowa (which for some reason does not have a lake). was the oldest of seven children, all raised by my mother by herself for the majority of my life. My mother had previously attended college, but she never completed her degree, instead deciding to pursue a career in emergency medical services as an EMT and later

a paramedic. My mother always let me know that I was capable of whatever I wanted and that my only limitation was me.

When I decided to go to the University of Iowa, I thought that I had a scheduled plan for my life: I would pass the EMT course and begin working as an EMT, study biology on the pre-med track, eventually go to med school (hopefully at the University of North Carolina), before settling down with my high school sweetheart. However, college had other plans, and the only part of that plan that panned out was passing the EMT course and working as an EMT.

My first day on campus, I was informed that I was a finalist for two scholarships being awarded by other fraternities at the University of Iowa. I had zero idea what a fraternity was except for the movies and videos I grew up watching that painted fraternities in a bad image. Although I did not receive either of these scholarships, these interviews are what originally spiked my interest in fraternity/sorority life. The questions asked by these chapters showed me that the members were not focused only on partying like the media always portrayed.

I saw genuine guys who wanted success in school, a social network, and an opportunity for growth. None of my family members had ever joined a fraternity, and fraternity/sorority life was a new and intriguing world I wanted to explore.

After completing recruitment in the fall of 2019, I decided to sign my bid with Lambda Chi Alpha, which is easily the best decision I have made in my life up to this point. My Chapter has granted me not only with the greatest friends and true Brothers I could have ever asked for, but it has also opened up my world to other opportunities that have emerged.

Stepping into the position of Chapter president as a freshly nineteen-year-old sophomore was nothing short of terrifying. It was still the middle of the pandemic in January of 2021 when I stepped into my role. The University of Iowa’s policies surrounding COVID-19 were, at the time, upsetting many of the chapter presidents across all four of Iowa’s fraternity/sorority councils. We were experiencing a pandemic bigger than ourselves and did not want to accept that fraternity/sorority life would change at our university and across the campus because of it.

From my first meeting held as president, I knew that the presidency was not something I could simply do on my own. I knew that I would need to trust my officers to do their jobs, but also that I had to push them to go above and beyond. Little did I realize just how important my officers would be, not only to the Chapter’s success, but also to my individual success.

I was lucky that my term as president was paired next to some of the best officers our local Chapter has seen in recent years. Between High Beta, Donovan; High Tau, Leo; High Epsilon, James; High

Gamma, Hayden; High Theta, Mason; and standard chairs, James and Chase, we were fit with the individuals to give our Chapter success. They also were there for me at the lowest point in my life, proving that fraternities are more than “paying for friends,” but proving to me that family is not just determined by blood relation. I see these guys as Brothers to me in the same way that my biological brothers are related to me. On top of that, our High Pi, Jeff Emrich, was crucial in ensuring I was doing my job accordingly. I was constantly meeting with the other chapter presidents and IFC President Will Hochman of Alpha Epsilon Pi. IFC advisor McKenzie Sauer would give me recommendations on how to help my Chapter succeed and ways we could operate events during the struggle of the pandemic. These individuals are easily identified as people who influenced and assisted me during my time as High Alpha and contributed to my success. However, there is one individual whose impact on me is much less known and seen by the outside.

During my term, I was required to attend weekly to bi-weekly meetings with what is known as a Chapter Coach. I was blessed with two amazing Chapter Coaches. The first semester, my Chapter Coach's name was Pablo, who had also been the Chapter Coach for the president before me. Pablo and I had a really good relationship and were able to discuss anything, and I credit him for helping me learn the ropes and how to do my position. However, my second support coach really met

me where I was and helped me quickly gain more success. Jalen Williams was fresh out of college and was looking to make an impact within Lambda Chi Alpha as a Chapter Coach. Every time I met with Jalen, he had a huge smile on his face and was generally interested in what was going on in my life, what the Chapter was up to, and how fraternity/ sorority life was doing at the University of Iowa. He kept me on top of international deadlines and helped me develop plans to meet individual goals I had set for myself and for the Chapter.

Looking back, my successes as president were not only accomplished by me. Everyone, ranging from the officers and advisors of the Iota-Chi Zeta Chapter at the University of Iowa to my Chapter Coaches to the IFC exec officers and advisor, helped contribute to ensure that the Chapter as a whole succeeded as much as possible. The only reason we were able to accomplish anything together was that there was a mutual trust and understanding between everyone.

When I met with the officers, I trusted them to be on schedule and to be constantly working on something to better the house. When I met with the IFC, I trusted that they would assist us in planning safe, registered events. When I met with Jalen, I trusted that he knew what he was talking about and that he wanted to see our Chapter succeed. Chapters are built on trust between the members,

within the University of Iowa IFC community to win a spot on the 2022 IFC Executive Board.

I was also elected Vice President of the Order of Omega, which is a fraternity/sorority honor society. I was voted to be a 2021 Top 10 High Alpha by Jalen Williams, was the 2022 Lambda Chi Alpha Iota-Chi Zeta Brother of the Year, and was the 2022 Mary Peterson Fraternity Member of the Year at the University of Iowa.

Your presidency is not the end of the road, but rather, it opens up the doors for other opportunities. Whether that be other positions within the IFC and fraternity/sorority communities or future careers, your presidency is only the beginning of your journey and will set you up with many valuable skills that can be used later in life. I am forever grateful that I was convinced to run for president and was trusted by my fellow Brothers to lead our Chapter. Today, I am a hundred times the man I was the day I was elected president simply because of the experience and the effort I put into it.

My biggest piece of advice for any member who is elected president of his Chapter is this: Don’t be afraid to change things up. It is important to follow the traditions, principles, and ideals of your Chapter. However, just because something is how it has always been done does not mean it wouldn’t be better to change it. Challenge the old norms.

MAKE YOUR PRESIDENCY YOURS, RATHER THAN SOMEBODY ELSE’S

and that should be the first thing any president should try to establish.

I am lucky that my time within the fraternity/sorority community did not end after my presidency was completed. I was one of three chapter presidents

Make your presidency yours, rather than somebody else’s. It is not a bad thing to look up to a previous High Alpha. However, you are not him, and he is not you. This is your time to show the world what Lambda Chi Alpha is capable of. Go out and accomplish it.

DESIGNING AND EXECUTING A PLAN

LEADING BY EXAMPLE

SETTING A CHAPTER UP FOR FINANCIAL SUCCESS

COMMITTING TO ACTION

SEEKING STRATEGY AND SUPPORT

INVESTING IN THEIR SUCCESS

How Can We Get to 5/5?

One of the areas the annual Brotherhood survey measures is Service & Philanthropy. We consistently score over 4 out of 5 on a likert scale. Prompts include:

I frequently seek out opportunities to serve others.

Serving those less fortunate is an important aspect of my life.

As a person with privilege, it is important for me to work to improve the quality of life of others.

The world needs responsible citizens.

It is important to raise awareness of community needs.

It is easy for me to support causes that I do not benefit from.

I’d encourage you to reflect on the mentality of your Brothers as they relate to service. How are you scoring? Where do your Brotherhood’s priorities lie? Are you scoring high on these metrics? What does that look like in action? As we continue to promote the Chapter Scorecard, we want to hear more about your service hours and stories. Where are you serving? How are you serving?

Service is positively correlated with Belonging and Duty—directly connecting to Lambda Chi Alpha ideals that reinforce “naught without labor” and perfect Brotherly love. Service predicts some of the most altruistic schema connected to Brotherhood. Service is part of the commitment of Lambda Chi Alpha and is something we want to celebrate as a part of this organization often.

by Jessie Ashton, Director of Chapter Support and Wellness

Crest & Creed

by Steve Pattison, Grand High Alpha (GHA), Chairman of the Board

I am privileged to be elected the 26th Grand High Alpha of Lambda Chi Alpha. As I reflect on my last five years’ experience on the Grand High Zeta, the Fraternity has faced significant headwinds, including a global pandemic, unprecedented economic volatility, a social justice awakening, domestic political divisiveness and global threats to democracy abroad. Throughout all this turmoil, the Fraternity has not only survived, but reversed a declining trend in our collegiate membership and set a course for accelerated growth and evolution to meet the needs of current and future leaders.

We are blessed to have set a foundation for future success with a strategic plan that is anchored in the vision that the ideal man will pursue respect and inclusion for all, support one another to make a positive impact and model our Core Values.

It is the collective belief of the Grand High Zeta that the world needs leaders with the Fraternity’s shared values now more than ever before. The need to continue our investment in dynamic programming that meets the developmental needs of our current Gen-Z members and prospective future members is one way of doing this. Keys to accomplishing our vision include expanding our partnerships with likeminded values-based organizations, engagement of our alumni volunteers as advisors to our Chapters and mentors to our members, and continuing to attract, retain, and professionalize the Office of Administration team members.

We cannot achieve our vision without expanding the support of our alumni members. Many alumni have expressed to me their gratitude for the service opportunities they were introduced to in college through their Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity experience but either do not know how to help the Fraternity as alumni member or have never been asked. Plans are in place to enhance our ability to connect members’ desires to serve with members in need. For those who have volunteered, I thank you for your prior and continued service to the Fraternity.

“Service” is one of the core values that we wish to model in our vision statement and should be a twoway street. We hope that our alumni will enrich the lives of our collegiate members through meaningful engagement and vice versa. Regardless of your age and experience, there are many ways to serve your Fraternity, fellow members, and your community at large. For our collegiate members, we have partnered with organizations such as Movember and the American Red Cross and will continue to seek other partnerships to provide service opportunities.

For our alumni members, opportunities exist at local Chapters for advisors and mentors, at the Fraternity level as volunteer facilitators and financially through Circle 1909 memberships and the Lambda Chi Alpha Educational Foundation.

The Fraternity made an indelible change in my life, and I believe many of you feel the same way. The future of the Fraternity is now, and we need your help to pay forward the same benefit you received from Lambda Chi Alpha to the next generation of leaders.

in ZAX

OMEGAS

Arkansas State University IOTA-THETA Robert McBryde 7/11/22

Auburn University OMEGA Fred Cutts 6/14/22

Ball State University IOTA-ALPHA Bobby McCartt 6/23/22

Colby College ALPHA-RHO Rene Martinez 7/19/22

Cornell University OMICRON Schuyler Holloway 9/1/22

Drexel University EPSILON-KAPPA Robert Bealle 8/16/22

Duke University GAMMA-THETA Charles McKittrick 9/3/22

Robert Rickert 6/24/22

Christopher Stiles 7/3/22

Florida Southern College EPSILON-XI John Mitchell 6/11/22

Charles Orrico 6/12/22

Florida State University ZETA-RHO Damon Loop 8/3/22

Mark Vaughan 7/11/22

Franklin College of Indiana KAPPA-GAMMA Jarvis Bishop 6/21/22

Georgetown College KAPPA-OMEGA Remington Williams 6/8/22

Georgia Institute of Technology BETA-KAPPA James Larkin 6/9/22

Indiana State University IOTA-EPSILON Bobby Boston 6/1/22

Indiana University Bloomington ALPHAOMICRON Kirk Kellams 7/5/22

Iowa State University ALPHA-TAU Ralph Mauch 8/2/22

Lycoming College IOTA-BETA Richard Hampton 7/22/22

John Young 7/30/22

Marietta College KAPPA-ALPHA David Lemasters 6/26/22

Christopher Miller 6/8/22

Marshall University ZETA-ZETA Timothy Riddle 6/11/22

Methodist University SIGMA-THETA James Malloy 8/15/22

Miami University ZETA-UPSILON Daniel Evers 6/9/22

Millsaps College THETA-ETA David Powers 7/30/22

Missouri University of Science and Technology ALPHA-DELTA Clark Potzmann 6/5/22

Ohio University ALPHA-OMEGA Robert Frye 7/13/22

Oklahoma City University THETA-DELTA Shay Dixon 7/4/22 Kenneth Kerby 6/22/22

Oklahoma State University ALPHA-ETA Wendell Dieman 6/19/22 Joe Stovall 7/15/22

Purdue University PSI William Fox 7/6/22

Rutgers State University of New Jersey PHI Richard Hare 6/18/22

San Diego State University ZETA-PI Richard Burch 8/24/22

Shepherd University PHI-IOTA Doug Smith 7/22/22

Shippensburg University PHI-TAU Hugh Agnew 7/12/22

Simpson College THETA-LAMBDA Robert Hoskinson 6/3/22

St. Mary's University SIGMA-BETA Theodore Hake 8/8/22

JUNE 1, 2022 – DECEMBER 15, 2022

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