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by William Manwarren AGR Board of Directors for 6 years. During that t is a great honor to announce that #889 time, he also served as a Director (4 years) and Raphael (Ray) Traen has been selected as the Chairman (2 years) on the AGR House Resource 2011 Lambda Man-of-the-Year. Ray was Trust Committee. He was selected as a "Lambda inIitiated into Lambda in 1963 and he has achieved a Brother of the Century". very notable career in Agriculture. Ray has held many industry positions and has After graduation, Ray started as a Vo-Ag received numerous industry awards. He was Instructor and as a Football Coach at the Beardsley, President of the SD Fertilizer & Ag Chemical MN Public Schools. Association and Director and Executive Board Ray then worked 27 years all within the same Member for the Ag Retailers Association. He served organization with several names, which were: on the MACA Task Force on establishing mini bulk Geigy, Ciba Geigy, Novartis, and Syngenta. He standards. He received the ARA's Distinguished retired in 2001 as Vice President of Sales and and Lifetime Acheivement Award and as a member Distribution which he held for 14 years. While in of ACPA, he received ACPA's Distinguished this position, he managed $1 billion in sales and Service Award. 340 people. Syngenta was Ray and his family now the dominant manufac - reside at Moneta, Virginia. turer of Crop Protection RAY TRAEN The current living recipi - Products in the United LAMBDA’S 2011 MAN-OF-THE-YEAR ents of previous Man-of- States under Ray's direc - the-Year Awards are: tion. I had the opportu - Leland Sundet '84, Donald nity to work with Ray as a Swanson '87, Jack Morris '88, Elden Lamprecht '95, John Houle '97, customer and saw the tremendous respect the industry had for Ray. Dale Sauer '98, Neil Fruechte '99, Harley Hanke '01, Albert (Stub) He has also been very involved with Alpha Gamma Rho. Ray has Nelson '02, Laverne Schugel '03, Dallas Bohnsack '05, Sander been on National AGR Committees such as "Women in Agriculture" Ludeman '06, Neil Durhman '07, Stuart Immer '08, John Campe '09, and the "Brotherhood Program". He then served on the National William Manwarren '10.

Why Two Lambda the new Lambda Alumni Corporation. educational space in the Chapter House. Organizations The Lambda Alumni Corporation will now To be tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) own and manage the Chapter House in order of the Internal Revenue Code, an organiza - by Neil Fruechte #796 to be consistent with IRS regulations for tion must be organized and operated 501(c)(3) organizations which is the designa - Probably one of the current questions you exclusively for exempt purposes. It is tion for the Lambda Chapter Educational important to follow the IRS Regulations may have is: Why does Lambda have to have Foundation. Plans have been made to transfer two organizations when we had only one up ownership of the current Chapter House from to protect the current status of the Lambda until now? The answer is: We had to establish the Educational Foundation to the Lambda Chapter Educational Foundation. a second organization, which is the Lambda Alumni Corporation this Spring. Other activi - One might think that the whole Chapter Alumni Corporation, in order to comply with ties of our alumni, such as Founder's Day, House's purpose is educational in nature, but the current IRS rules and regulations. will be done through the Lambda Alumni that is not how the IRS looks at it. Using the The new Lambda Alumni Corporation is Corporation. IRS rules, our architect has calculated, and our organized as a 501(c)(7) organization that is The Lambda Chapter Educational legal counsel has reviewed, that 45% of the exempt from income taxes, however, contribu - Foundation will contiue as a 501(c)(3) organi - current House is elgible as qualified space. tions to the Lambda Alumni Corporation are zation. This is the "Top Dog" of the 501(c) Qualified space is what is used for "religious, not tax deductible for the donor. This is the organizations as it applies to tax issues, and educational, charitable" purposes as stated in section under which alumni groups for the IRS Regulations are very specific as to the the Regulations. This does not include space college fraternities and sororities are permitted activities. The Educational typically organized. During the last of Foundation is permitted to make grants to for living quarters, bathrooms, and food serv - March, 2011, we received the official letter fund scholarships as well as for the construc - ice areas. from the IRS granting tax exempt status for tion and operation expenses for the qualified Continued on page 2 Why Two Lambda Organizations Continued from page 1 All members previously serving on the Lambda Chapter Educational Foundation Board were named to the Lambda Alumni Corporation Contributions to the Lambda Chapter Educational Foundation contin - Board. That included 9 Alumni and 2 Collegiates for a total of 11 ue to be tax deductible for the donor. This is the benefit we receive by members. following the IRS rules for a 501(c)(3) organization. Contributions for our building project that are made to the Lambda Chapter Educational All of the Lambda Chapter Educational Foundation Board members Foundation will be disbursed to the Lambda Alumni Corporation in the resigned their positions except Brothers Manwarren, Wolf, and Immer form of educational grants for construction and related operating who were serving as the President, Treasurer, and Secretary. In addi - expenses over several years. We expect that to happen over about 8 tion, Brothers John Campe, Neil Durhman, Elden Lamprecht, and years as long as the education space calculation in the new facility is Mark Vaupel were newly appointed for a total of 7 Foundation about the same as it is for the current Chapter House. Directors. When the Lambda Alumni Corporation papers were filed December Based on the advice from our legal counsel, it was important that the 2010, temporary Boards for both organizations were appointed and two Boards be separate and that only a minority of the Lambda were ratified by the membership at the 2011 Founder's Day business Chapter Educational Foundation Directors also serve on the Lambda meeting. Alumni Corporation Board. Lambda Capital Campaign Theme that AGR has had in the lives of so many Brothers. Nearly 1500 during this time period have called 2060 Carter Avenue their college by Neil Fruechte #796 home and have gone on to successful careers in many professions and have been involved in numerous community activities. Our Capital Campaign theme is "Lambda: Proud Past - Promising Future ' To Make Better Men ' " and using a graphic design of the Second, those same seventy years have taken a toll on the Chapter Green Spittoon. House. So today we must now take steps to ensure the future of Lambda Chapter by doing a total remodel/rebuild effort to make the Why the Green Spittoon? I quote Brother Sandy Ludeman, a mem - Chapter House a safe, attractive, and functional house for future ber of our Capital Campaign Board: Brothers. To win those Spittoon battles took the efforts of everyone, "For over seventy years, the "battles" over the Green Spittoon from those on the field and those cheering support from the sidelines. between AGR Lambda and its St. Paul Campus rivals have been an This campaign also needs the involvement and commitment of every important part of campus life at the U of M. Our "Proud Past - Brother to be successful!" Promising Future 'To Make Better Men' " capital campaign is intend - When we ask for your help, please carefully consider how you can ed to do two things. First, to celebrate the proud legacy and history be a part of Lambda's future.

94th Founders Day at TCF Bank Stadium three year terms on the Lambda Alumni Corporation board of directors. Brothers Potter and Wolhowe replaced retiring board members John by #1142 Keith Wolf Priebe, # 1404 and Nathan Rosha, # 1428. The 94th Founder’s Day for Lambda Chapter of Alpha Gamma Rho In addition, Neil Fruechte, #796 provided an explanation for the newly Fraternity convened in the DQ Club Room at the TCF Bank Stadium on formed Lambda Alumni Corporation and an update on the fundraising Saturday, April 2, 2011. Approximately 150 attendees took part in the initiative to renovate the chapter house at 2060 Carter Avenue. festivities which included the business meeting, stadium tours, social and A highlight of the social hour was a continuous slide show of nearly evening banquet in the spacious and elegant club room. 100 Lambda pictures from every decade since the 1950’s. Brother During the business meeting, Tom Potter, # 1267, and Aaron Wolhowe, Nathan Rosha, # 1428, was instrumental in assembling the slide show # 1654 were elected and Andrew Voxland # 1229 was reelected to serve which featured pictures from Lambda traditions including Minnesota Royal, Homecoming, Founders Day, and Pink Rose. Thanks Nate! Darrin Rosha, # 1322 served as master of ceremonies during the evening’s banquet. Brother Rosha introduced The Roll Call of Honor, a new tradition which consisted of the reading of the names and PIN num - bers of members that have passed within the past year. The invocation was delivered by collegiate brother Jacob Achen #1700. Bruce Froyum, # 1283 and Dave Schafer, # 841 recognized the 25 and 50 year initiates, respectively. The highlights of the evening were the recognition of Elden Lamprecht, # 953, recipient of the MW Knoblauch award and Ray Traen, # 889 as Lambda’s 2011 Man of the Year. Brother Lamprecht was recognized by Brother Andrew Voxland, # 1229. Brother Traen was introduced by Bill Manwarren, # 944, the 2010 Man of the Year. Ray was accompanied by his family. He dedicated his Lambda book and presented a copy to his mother. Ray’s brother Tom, # 1134 is also a Lambda brother. “Save the date” for Lambda’s 95th Founders Day, which is tentatively Brothers viewing the Gopher Football practice scheduled for Mar 31, 2012. at the TCF Stadium during a break of the Founder's Day meeting. ous contributions, because without your following week we brought the Spittoon support we couldn’t be the chapter that we home after again defeating the men up the NOBLE are today. street 11-6 in the big game. The bats were On May 1st, the Brothers represented a little cooler, but we still managed to pull RULER ’S Lambda extraordinarily well as we took out an easy victory. We are already excit - home several prestigious awards at the ed for fall, where we hope to continue our University of Minnesota Greek awards winning streak in football and keep the REPORT night. The most exciting award was the Spittoon where it belongs. by Karl Butenhoff #1694 Chapter of Excellence award in which Founders’ Day was well attended again we beat out close to 40 other fraternities this year with 30 of the active brothers at and sororities to be given this honor. the annual event. With the venue again at Although the weather Being the most well rounded, successful TCF Bank Stadium to entertain both the would suggest otherwise, Greek organization on campus does not alumni and undergraduates, there was it is that time of year come without the help of all the broth - nothing but great times. It is always nice again when the brothers ers, so I would like to thank everyone to exchange stories both new and old, at Lambda are winding who has worked hard for this honor. about the joys of brothers’ undergraduate down and finishing up days and seeing how far they have come their studies for the spring semester. And Karl Butenhoff what an eventful semes - ter it has been! Since I last wrote, we crowned two new lovely sweethearts, Erica and Tj, at the finale of our annual sweetheart week. It has been wonderful getting to know them throughout the semester and having them support us in numerous different activities on campus. We also raised over $1000 in our pork feed to help support the Verd Anez family. AGR again had a strong presence at the 95th annual MN Royal Competition where we participated and won many events throughout the week. Newly Initiated brother Dustin Lopez was crowned this year’s MN Royal King. We all enjoyed the competition amongst the St. Paul cam - pus organizations and look to yet another strong showing next year and hopefully the bragging rights of overall champion! Lambda hosted a Blood Drive in con - junction with the American Red Cross in Kyle Hoen, Karl Butenhoff & Elden Lamprecht early April. With the help of the communi - We were also given the Outstanding ty and the active brothers, we received Membership Development award. It is in their professional career. A commonali - over 50 donors during the day. We well great to be recognized for all the work ty that I’ve heard time and time again surpassed our goal, and helped save we put into developing better men here from the alumni is “I couldn’t imagine numerous lives in the process. at Lambda. Brother Kyle Hoen, a where I would be if I hadn’t joined Alpha Scholarship day was held on March graduating senior in Mechanical Gamma Rho”. 19th, and we had a great turnout with Engineering, was awarded with the Thirteen brothers will be graduating around 20 applicants able to come down high honor of Greek Man of the Year, from Lambda this week, and I would like to the house and interview that day. As and Brother Elden Lamprecht was hon - to wish them all the best of luck in their always, there was a great deal of highly ored as the Outstanding Chapter future endeavors. We hope to see all alum - qualified candidates, making the selection Advisor of the Year. Congratulations to ni young and old back on campus next fall process difficult, but rewarding. It is all the Lambda Brothers! as we prepare for the football games at always wonderful to see all the bright Softball has been extra exciting the past our recently reacquired tailgating spot! minds that plan on pursuing agriculture in few weeks as we made it all the way to Have a safe and enjoyable summer! one way or another. After all the inter - the intramural Greek championship game Fraternally, views were wrapped up, we took the guys where we defeated Farmhouse 21-3 to Brother Noble Ruler Butenhoff up to the gym to play some dodgeball and earn the title of Greek league champions. get to know each other a little better. I The bats were tremendous and the defense would like to extend a sincere thank you spectacular as we finished the game in to all of you alumni who have made these four innings due to the mercy rule! The scholarships available through your gener - Lambda Alumni Corporation Board Report was formed to summarize the present Chapter House needs. Then a Blue Ribbon Committe was organized under the direc - by #944 William Manwarren Board President tion of Brother #687 Albert (Stub) Nelson with Co-Chair Founder's Day 2011 - A Geat Success Brothers #1191 Michael Collins and #778 John Houle. The members of this committee toured Bailey Hall on the St. Paul Founder's Day 2011 was held April 2, 2011 at the TCF Bank Campus and other housing locations on and near both campuses Stadium. It furnished a great opportunity for socializing, net - to gain a better understanding of what the competition furnishes. working, meeting time, and recognizing Brothers through the years. Thank you to Keith Wolf and his committee for a fun Brother #953 Elden Lamprecht then organized a tour of Founder's Day event. Read Keith's article to see all that hap - Greek Houses that had recently gone through remodeling, pened at this year's event. rebuilding, and fund drives so as to educated the Committee on the do's and don'ts of the process. This tour was an excellent Reorganization of Alumni Boards experience as the Lambda Brothers saw the results and heard Under the direction of the Lambda Chapter Educational what other AGR Chapters did right and what they had done Foundation's attorney, a new Lambda Alumni Corporation has wrong. been established. This new Corporation is in addition to the At the end of the tour, a group consisting of 5 Lambda Alumni existing Lambda Chapter Educational Foundation. (See and 7 Lambda Collegiates met to update the recommendations Brother Neil Fruechte's report for the complete details) originated from the initial Committee's report. Following are the original Lambda Chapter Educational Next, at the direction of the Lambda Chapter Educational Foundation responsibilities that have been transferred to the Foundation Board of Directors, Brother #1456 Paul Selberg Lambda Alumni Corporation: designed five housing proposals. They were presented at the 1). To manage the Chapter House facility October 2009 Blue Ribbon Committee meeting that consisted of 2). To collect the rent from the Collegiate Chapter 35 Alumni and Collegiate Brothers. The Blue Ribbon 3). To work with the Collegiate Officers for the betterment Committee then recommended that the Lambda Chapter of the Fraternity. Educational Foundation Board proceed with a total renovation The first Directors appointed to the Lambda Alumni of the present Chapter House at 2060 Carter Ave. Corporation were the previous Directors of the Lambda Chapter Next, there was a unanimous vote of the Lambda Chapter Educational Foundation Board. They are: William Manwarren Educational Foundation Board of Directors to accept the Blue - President, Andrew Voxland - Vice President, Stuart Immer - Ribbon Committee's recommendation. Pennington & Company Secretary, Todd Christopherson - Asst. Secretary, Keith Wolf - was then hired to do a feasibility study. Treasurer, John Priebe, Jr. - Asst. Treasurer, Gary Anderson, Nathan Rosha, Jason Ward and Collegiate Directors: In addition, the Lambda Chapter Educational Foundation Christopher Love and Andrew Otto. Board participated in a House Mother presentation last year. After hearing the merits of the program, the Board recognized Since January, 2011, the current Collegiate Directors are the value of having an adult living in the Chapter House. While Brothers Jacob Achen and Mitchell Rosenfeld. no decision has yet been made, it is prudent to include an adult A motion for approval and ratification of this slate of Directors living facility in the proposed Chapter House renovation for the new Lambda Alumni Corporation was made and passed blue-print. at the 2011 Founder's Day business meeting. There's an excellent track record for success among AGR A second Board of Directors were appointed to oversee the re- Chapters that do have an adult living in the Chapter House who organized Lambda Chapter Educational Foundation. This new is available for advice and counsel to Collegiate members. It's Board will consist of seven Directors. The purpose of this really a decision that is primarily driven by the men living in the Board is to approve expenditures that meet IRS guidelines for a Chapter House now, and not by Brothers who lived in the 501(c)(3) organization. Following are the seven who were Chapter House 20, 30, or 40 years ago. Times are different appointed prior to the Founder's Day annual meeting. They are: now! Managing and living in the Chapter House is part of the John Campe, Neil Durhman, Stuart Immer, Elden Lamprecht, College experience. William Manwarren, Mark Vaupel, Keith Wolf. The Chapter House plan proposal contiues to evolve. In 2010, A motion was passed to approve this slate of Directors for the a committee of Collegiate members reviewed and made slight newly re-organized Lambda Chapter Eductional Foundation at changes to the floor plan proposal. The Capital Campaign the 2011 Founder's Day business meeting. Committee then reviewed these changes and made some minor These have been very busy and historic times for Lambda. changes again before approving the floor plan. I appreciate all the effort and support from the many Brothers There could be more revisions to the proposal after we see who have played a key role in these changes, especially Brother how much has been pledged and remodeling priorities are deter - Neil Fruechte for leading the charge. mined. If you have interest in being involved, be sure to let a Housing Update member of the Capital Campaign Committee know so we can Many Brothers have asked me about the Lambda Housing include you. Proposal. Here is a brief summary to date. The Capital Campaign Committee will be calling many of you This housing process was started 5 years ago. A committee in the near future to help fill out the roster of Era and Class Leaders as we gear up for the launch of the Capital Campaign. 2011 M. W. Knoblauch Distinguished During his 30 years as Chapter Advisor, Elden has attended over 500 Service Award Chapter meetings and has traveled over 30,000 miles accompanying Chapter Officers to Leadership Seminars. While at the National Report Convention and Leadership Seminar, Elden has made a point to take the delegates on side tours while at these conventions. The M. W. Knoblauch Distinguished Service Award was established at the 1967, 50th Anniversary Founder’s Day. This special recognition was Elden has also previously been recognized as Lambda Man of the Year established in honor of the retirement of Lambda founder, Mr. M.W. in 1995 and Lambda Brother of the century in 2004. “Knobby” Knoblauch from the Alumni Corporation Board of Directors. In 2008 he organized the Sayre Project – Chapter House Replacement The M.W. Knoblauch tour and meeting at Lawrence, KS, Kansas City, Distinguished Service Award MO, Colombia, MO and Iowa State. This Sayre carries the names of individu - Project set the ground work for the design concepts als who contributed substantial for Lambda’s proposed new Chapter House. capital in the form of expert - Elden has consistently strived to Make Better ise, time, and energy to the Men of the collegiate members of Lambda. Lambda Chapter. The plaque Congratulations, Elden for all the time, work currently carries the names of and expense you have devoted to Lambda over the individuals who were respon - past 30 years as Chapter Advisor. Your efforts are sible for some of the following quite a remarkable accomplishment significant outcomes: and much appreciated. achievement of tax exempt status for the Educational Lambda join me in recognizing your 2011 M.W. Foundation, major fund rais - Knoblauch Distinguished Service Award recipient; ing efforts for the 1980 chap - Brother Elden Lamprecht # 953 ter house remodeling, estab - lishing a property management Latest Lambda Initiate contract, tax rate abatement, high school senior scholar - ships, and the reorganizing of the Board of Directors to a participatory body. The award Lambda Initiate is made periodically and only #1229 Andrew Voxland presenting the M.W. Knoblauch #1714 after substantial service was Award to recipient #953 Elden Lamprecht Michael Laskowski rendered. Home town is Duluth. Brother Elden Lamprecht was recognized at the 2010 National He's a Freshman AGR Convention for 30 continuous years of service as Lambda’s majoring in Applied Chapter Advisor. Plant Science. Lambda 25 Year Initiates

Left-Right #1297 Monte Bany, #1300 Daniel Gullickson, #1310 Peter Rupprecht, #1307 David Lewer, and #1302 David Shimota

Lambda 50 Year Initiates

Front Left-Right #849 David Huser, #841 Daniel Schafer, #859 Bruce Dushack Back Left-Right #854 David Sand, #848 Dean Holasek, #850 Ronald Pick, #866 Loren Wasson, #860 Jerry Hawton #775 Dallas Bohnsack In 1960, I graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree from the College of Agriculture. After graduation, I learned that many Retired U of M Regent of the leadership and social skills gained during my involvement We want to extend our congratulations to Brother Dallas with Alpha Gamma Rho were valuable in my professional career. Bohnsack for a job well done during his service as a Regent on I have owned and operated a family farm near New Prague, MN the U of M Board of Regents. Dallas served on the Board for and have served as a Commissioner of Scott County, as Clerk of two full terms and is now retired after his completion of his sec - Helena Township, and as a Director of the New Prague Chamber ond term this Spring. We, at Lambda, are proud of his selfless of Commerce. work he was able to accomplish as a My experiences as a student and as a member of Alpha Gamma Regent and also appreciate the fact a Rho led me to seek a seat on the University's Board of Regents. Lambda member was able to hold this I have completed my second and final term, representing prestigious position. Minnesota's Second Congressional District. By serving as a Dallas wrote a testimonial for the Regent, I feel that I am able to give something back to an institu - AGR web-site. We would like to share tion that prepared me to be an engaged citizen of my community, with you this excellent testimonial for state, and nation. These are exciting times to be a Regent. The your reading. Here is what Dallas said: University is being transformed through strategic planning, and "After graduating from High School initiatives are being implemented that will push the University #775 Dallas Bohnsack in 1956, I was looking forward to a toward its goal to be a Top 3 research university. career in the wide field of agriculture, Alpha Gamma Rho is both a professional and a social organi - so the University was the only choice for me. The focus of my zation. On the professional side, you meet and are rubbing studies was Production Agriculture, but the University also shoulders with some of the most important people in the areas of offered courses in many other fields in which I was interested, food and agriculture. Socially, you meet people who become such as music, literature, and the arts. lifelong friends. A true test of the importance of this organiza - During my years at the "U", I had the opportunity to become a tion is that now, 54 years since I pledged, many of my friends member of Alpha Gamma Rho, pledging the Lambda Chapter on are fellow members of Alpha Gamma Rho. If I counted the the St. Paul Campus in March of 1957. This fraternity was of lasting friendships I developed through AGR, it would be an particular interest to me because of its commitment to agricul - extensive list. ture, but what I experience was much more than that. I had the In the years since completing my college career, I have prac - opportunity to interact with a wide range of people, extremely ticed many of the lessons learned through AGR. The Fraternity important to someone who grew up on a family farm, and I has enriched my life, expanded my horizons, and has given me developed leadership skills by taking on responsibilities both the confidence that I could be whatever I wanted to be. As within the Fraternity and on Campus. In the Fraternity, all resi - many members of Lambda will say, my decisions to attend the dents were responsible for the successful operation of the University of Minnesota and to join AGR Lambda were two of Chapter House. On Campus, I became a member of the the best decisions of my life. The training I received at the marching band and was elected to the Board of Publications, University and through AGR gave me the opportunity to 'be on a faculty-student group overseeing the Minnesota Daily and the field rather than in the stands watching the game'." the Gopher Yearbook.

Lambda Recruitment Report The Lambda Alumni Corporation Board has created a budget for 2011 Recruitment to help with efforts to create new ways to by #1705 Kirby Schmidt, VNR Recruitment engage potential members over the summer as well as in the fall. Greetings Brothers, Brothers, this is my call to you for help to grow membership Lambda chapter seeks growth not only in membership but in at Lambda. While I can only share two years of experience with support from our alumni brothers to aid recruitment efforts as the young men attending this University, you as Alumni brothers we move into the summer months. have a lifetime of experiences, rewards and brotherhood at I am Kirby Schmidt, a current sophomore from Marshall, Alpha Gamma Rho. I urge you to assist me and our collegiate Minnesota studying Animal Science and Agricultural Education, chapter so we may reach our goal of initiating 30 men into Leadership & Communication. As the newly elected VNR Lambda chapter and welcome them to our brotherhood. The Recruitment, I want to share with you the current state of future of agriculture is strengthened through this. Recruitment Lambda membership and what are my own goals for planting Adviser Mike Miron has been supportive of my efforts, and I the seed of brotherhood through Alpha Gamma Rho, into the ask that you do as well. minds of younger men attending the University of Minnesota. If you know of a potential member in your area please send Twenty collegiate men will be returning to campus and living them my way: in the AGR house this. As the 2011 VNR Recruitment, I am set - NAME:______ting high goals and expectations that will be matched with dynamic strategies and a fresh attitude to take on this challenge EMAIL:______of recruitment. This past spring six brothers attended the Recruitment School and the results have been a more active and PHONE#:______engaged recruitment program. Scholarship Day was held on NAME OF POTENTIAL MEMBER(S): March 19 2010. Thirty young men interviewed for our scholar - ______ships, enjoyed socializing with our current members and con - cluded the day with dodge ball at the gym. It was a successful ______and fun day! I am proud to announce that Michael Laskowski, ______from Duluth and Grant Hopke from St. Cloud have chosen to join Lambda. We are most excited to share about our brother - Fraternally, Kirby Schmidt #1705 Call me at (507)530-6611, hood with our potential members and incoming freshman. or send an e-mail to [email protected]. Thank You. Retiring Lambda Alumni Lambda Alumni Corporation Board of John Priebe, Jr. #1404 has been active Corporation Board Directors Directors starting in December 2010. on the Finance & Operations Committee. Report John has helped with the six month audits of the Treasurer's books. John is also This year two Directors are retiring from Nathan Rosha #1428 has served on the a member of the Capital Campaign the Lambda Alumni Corporation Board. Facilities Committee and the Founder's Executive Board Committee and will They have both been involved in the Day Committee. Nate has a new job with continue to play a key role in the current new Board structuring this last December a schedule that makes attending board Lambda fund-raising campaign. as well as other duties. meetings very difficult. Thanks, Nate for putting together the slide show shown Both of the retiring Directors were elect - during the Happy Hour at Founder's Day. Thanks, Nathan and John for your ed in 2008 and have served 3 years on the service on the two Lambda Alumni Lambda Chapter Educational Foundation Boards Board and were members of the new

Graduating Senior Plans Andy Kryzer : From Lewiston will still be getting a job here in the Twin Cities. by #1706 Craig Betcher around next year as he starts his first year of vet Chris Love : From Jackson will be finishing VNR Alumni Relations school in order to pursue a degree in Large up his last semester of his Agriculture Mitch Rosenfeld : From Arlington plans to Animal Medicine. Education degree as well as to complete his finish his Animal Science Dairy Production Phillip Wree : Will be going back to second minor. degree this fall and then go into Dairy Nutrition Germany after he says all his goodbyes; he Kevin Borst : An Animal Science Dairy field with the company Form-A-Feed. plans on finishing grad school and starting his Production major is going to return to the fami - Michael Donnelly : An Agriculture Education master’s thesis with KMS. ly dairy farm in Rochester to work with his dad major from Farmington is headed off to Timothy Graner : A Finance major from and uncle. Wisconsin as a public relations writer with Oronoco will be working for Hormel in Austin Matt Boerboom : An Applied Economics Charleston|Orwig; this is where he did his in the finance department as an accountant. major is going to return to Marshall to work internship last summer so he knows the ropes Robert Westman : An Animal Science Dairy on his family’s hog farm. already. Production major from Howard Lake will be Josh Miller : An Animal Science Beef Jesse Hietke : An Animal Science Dairy working for Genex as a tech specialist, relief Production major from Plato is returning home Production major from Mora will be studying breeder, mating, sale of semen and products, to farm with his brother and work part time for abroad in Italy right after the semester is fin - and other projects throughout central, east, and area framers. In addition to this he plans on ished. south east Minnesota. He later plans to get cer - starting a feed lot as well as a herd of beef Kyle Hoen : The Mechanical Engineer tified as an embryo transferor. cows. from Cologne is off to San Diego, California. Scott Helgeson : A Dairy Production major Jason Ertl : An Agriculture Education major He will be a field service representative with from Rose Creek is getting married this sum - from Rosemount will be living here in St. Paul Solar Turbines. mer to the girl of his dreams, and plans on pursuing a career in the agricultural field. Lambda Alumni Special Recognition — James S. Wettestad — #963 James graduated in June, 1969 with a BA Degree in Agricultural Business Administration. He is now living at Ankeny, IA. He is employed at the National Veterinary Services Laboratory at Ames, IA as a Supply Technician. On August 3, 2010, at the 62nd USDA Secretary's Annual Honor Awards ceremony at Riverdale, MD, James was awarded the Animal, Plant, Health Inspection Services (APHIS) Administrator's Award for his actions in assisting an injured co-work - er who was involved in a flash burn from an electical panel. The award comments were: With compassion and a level-headed approach, James aided an employee who was severely burned at work. His actions, both before and after the arrival of paramedics, demonstrated his exemplary skill as a trained EMT-Paramedic.

Lambda Death #1708 Christopher Judd - CFANS Senator Announcements The first time I heard about this opening, I did not think about it for awhile. As time got It is with a heavy heart that we are sad to closer for the application due date, I reconsidered ad thought to throw my name in the election. announce the following names of the Lambda I did the usual campaigning to the other Greek houses, organizations and classes associated Brothers whom we became aware of passing away since the March, 2011 Crescent was with College of Food, Agricultural, and Natural Sciences. printed. My main concerns were about budget cuts and monitoring tuition levels and develop a strong #602 Robert A. Howard communication from CFANS to the 4-9-11 student government. Then the election came and I patiently waited for the results and when they came in I was #663 Roger A. Asplin thrilled that I won. Now as the CFANS Senator my responsibilities is to attend the University 5-26-11 Senate forums, CFANS Student board meetings, and Minnesota Student Association forums. This will keep me busy and gain experience on how government works and be able to use these skills in the future.

LAMBDA ADDRESS UP-DATES Following are address, phone number, and e-mail changes of Lambda Brothers since the last issue of the Crescent was prepared and sent out. Reflect these changes in your current Directory.

#636 Randall W. Fischer #875 David W. Zeise #1226 Larry A. Pedelty 539 Ladyslipper Ln. 53278 313th St. [email protected] Lynchburg, VA 24502 PO Box 295 434-385-8128 Deer Creek, MN 56527 #1322 Darrin Rosha [email protected] [email protected] #758 Arthur J. Jindra 218-639-8813 952-484-3315 507-364-5170 #877 Elmer C. Dahms #1355 Kyle R. Flom #804 Kenneth J. Anderson 507-644-6847 507-323-4224 [email protected] #915 James E. Sinn #1446 Nicholas G. Lilleberg #849 David L. Huser 4 Cedar Pl. [email protected] [email protected] Trimont, MN 56176-1282 320-220-0202 Please let Stuart Immer, 320-395-9814 Lambda Alumni Secretary, #941 Clifford D. Vrieze #1467 Leon J. Duchene at [email protected] #859 Bruce H. Dushack [email protected] 320-429-1107 know if you have an address, 412-262-3534 phone number, or e-mail #995 Wayne E. Knewtson #1605 Jonathan M. Schefers address change. #860 Jerry D. Hawton [email protected] 320-260-5436 [email protected] Cell: 952-412-4261 #1654 Aaron K. Wolhowe #862 Jerry L. Oltman #1041 Alan D. Kluis [email protected] 208-983-3969 612-670-1771 952-412-4261

#865 Leland D. Torgerson #1122 Wayne C. Bollum #1678 Matthew A. Pearson 206-999-6727 [email protected] 215 North 7th St. Osage, IA 50461 #874 Ronald D. Sommers #1176 Glenn R. Anderson [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Cell: 320-221-1086 Cell: 612-240-5013 507-430-3028 ALUMNI PROFILES

Brother Richard Mills #792: graduated in Brother Gary Anderson #1249: currently Robinson Worldwide until 2006. C.H. 1961 from the University of Minnesota. He is resides in Eagan with his wife and Anne and Robinson is a fortune 500, $6 billion company a great business man seeing that he runs three their two daughters Jordan and Ryan. He has and North America’s largest 3rd party logistics companies. The first of these companies being been employed by CHS Inc. in Inver Grove company with over 20,000 customers. his insurance agency, the second being his con - Heights for 21 years working in the Grain Through this company he served as a salesman struction company, and the third being a large Marketing division of the company. His in Florida, and as a general manager in New land and livestock operation in South Dakota advice to younger brothers is to pay attention, York and Ohio. Today brother Quast is the which is handled by local managers. He and get on board, and enjoy the ride. We thank Executive Director at Healthnet Foundation. his wife Jean live in Edina however they stay brother Anderson for all his contributions to He resides in Chagrin Falls, Ohio with his wife in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico during the winter. the Alumni Board. Barbara and their three children Alexandria, He and his wife enjoy traveling around the US, Braeden, and Harrison. Europe, and Africa. They have two children Brother David Wilkowske #1188 had and two grandchildren that live in Orange worked 20 different jobs by the time he gradu - Brother Joey Errington #1395 earned his County, California. ated in 1982 with degrees in Horticulture and degree in Agriculture Education in 1993. He Business. These 20 jobs include a lot of variety currently serves as an officer of the United Brother Robert Krcil #840: graduated in ranging from paperboy, to truck driver, to land - States Army. He has received two bronze 1962 with a degree in Ag Ed. Right after scaper, and to an animal attendant at the medals and a purple heart. He has been sta - college he served 10 years as the Franklin University of Minnesota. He served as the tioned in Fort Stewart, GA, Fort Riley, KS, school district agriculture teacher. From 1972- VNR House Manager from 1980-1981. After and Baumholder, Germany. He has served in college he was a finance specialist at the 78 and again from 1993-2006 he taught Farm Bosnia and spent 26 months in Iraq. He is cur - Minnesota Army National Guard. He also ran Business Management at Ridgewater College. rently a Military Science instructor at St. Johns a small self-employed landscape business at During his break there he farmed and sold University and St. Cloud State University. He the same time. From 1984-1994 he held posi - Dickey-John equipment to grain elevators in lives in St. Joseph, MN with his wife Alison tions as a telemarketer, did odd end jobs with Minnesota and Wisconsin. Now retired he and their three kids Brooke, William, and landscaping, and some sales and managerial does part time crop adjusting with Wells Fargo. Rebecca. We thank brother Errington for his positions. From 1995-present he hopped He and his wife Joyce enjoy spending time bravery and service. around from job to job and city to city. He with their 4 daughters and 8 grandchildren, as wrote a book to describe his life. It is called the well as traveling and staying at the cabin. “The Chronic Job Hopper: My Ongoing Battle Brother John Priebe #1404 graduated in with Attention Deficit Disorder 1969-2005.” It 1993 with a degree in Agriculture Industries Brother Lynn Lagerstedt #853: after gradu - briefly goes into explaining why he has and Marketing. He worked at John Deere ating he began his career as a vocational and worked over 67 jobs in 46 years. He recently Company for 10 years serving MN, ND, SD, agricultural teacher. He taught at Adams, moved back to Minnesota pursuing a book - and IL area. Today he works at Principal Southland, and Elkton districts as well as Farm keeping job. Brother Wilkowske is still self- Financial Group since 2002 when he started. Management. He and his wife Carol have two employed as a landscaper and as a webmaster. He buys and sells agreements and does fund - children and 5 grandchildren. In 1976 he We wish him luck with his ongoing battle and ing and designs loans. He is part of the local began a crop consulting business which he congratulate him for accomplishing the writing MDRT, and Rotary clubs. He received the continues to operate. His son David an AGR of his book. Presidents Circle Award in 2006 from the from River Falls is the precision agriculture Principal Financial Group. Brother Priebe and specialist, and his daughter Jaymie is the his wife Michele farm in Waseca, MN and Brother Greg Quast #1202 graduated in business manager. have two sons Ben and Zach. 1983 with a degree in Agriculture Business. After graduation he went to work for C.H. ALUMNI PROFILES

Brother Dale Hecht #1468 earned his Animal Brother Benjamin Pamp #1538 graduated in Brother David Brakke #1577 earned his and Plant Systems degree in 1998. He is the 2002 with a degree in Animal Production degree in Professional Journalism in 2005. He vice president of risk management at Systems. He currently works at Land O Lakes worked two years at KAAL- TV in Austin, Parthenon Risk Partners. He also runs 2H as a dairy nutrition consultant and technical MN. Now he is a photojournalist with an NBC Cattle Company. He is a member of the services manager. He has been there since get - affiliate WWBT- TV in Richmond, Virginia. American and International Charolais ting his PhD at South Dakota State University. He and his wife Sarah currently reside out Association, and is a MN/WI Charolais He is a member of the American Dairy there. Brother Brakke describe that there is lit - Association Director. “AGR helped me devel - Science Association, the American Society of tle farming where he is located and that the op professionally and socially. Being active in Animal Science, and the American Registry of weather is always perfect, and he enjoys being the Greek system provides you with profes - Professional Animal Scientists. Honors he has surrounded by trees in a secluded area. We sional opportunities and the tools for you to received are: the John Brandt Memorial wish him a long fulfilling career in photojour - succeed in your business.” Brother Hecht and Graduate Scholar, the Invited Young Scholar at nalism. his wife Jill farm near Grove City, MN and 2008 ADSA Midwest, and the Gamma Sigma have one child so far. Delta Award for graduates, an honor society of agriculture. Brother Pamp currently resides in Sioux Falls, SD. LAMBDA BROTHER AUTOBIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION **THE NEXT ISSUE OF THE LAMBDA CHAPTER CRESCENT SHOULD BE FULL OF NEWS ABOUT YOU AND OTHER ALUMNI BROTHERS. HOWEVER, WE NEED YOUR HELP TO MAKE THIS HAPPEN. LET US KNOW ABOUT RECENT DEVELOPMENTS IN YOUR LIFE, OR THAT OF OTHER ALUMNI WITH WHOM YOU HAVE CONTACT. PLEASE FILL OUT THE QUESTIONNARE BELOW AND SEND IT TO: Stuart Immer, Alumni Secretary, 26271 120 th St. N.W., Zimmerman, MN, 55398

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