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Innerthe Square OMEGA TAU SIGMA INTERNATIONAL DECEMBER 2015 President Vredenburg makes his annual report Dear Oaties, to provide support so others can experience attend) or at Grand Council. If you want to be I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing what it means to be part of Omega Tau Sigma. involved in any way—donating money, time, this letter on the heels of a very successful Grand It is imperative that we support this organization providing CE or mentorship—please reach out to Council meeting at Oklahoma State University. I moving forward so that we can depend less on me. I am excited about the future for Omega am always so amazed by what our active chapter corporate sponsorship. Without your financial Tau Sigma and the profession. With more than members accomplish while attending veterinary support we will no longer be able to support 10,000 alumni, we have the opportunity to have school. Scholarship, philanthropy, and fellow- Grand Council, travel grants, scholarship, and a great impact as the profession continues to ship are all alive and well within our great or- alumni relations. Even more, if you do donate, adopt to the changing times. I look forward to ganization, and seeing the collaboration across we can expand many of our services! Wouldn’t connecting with many of you over the next year. chapters is awe inspiring. Do you remember that it be great to have an OTS alumni reception at when you were an active member? Do you have the major national conferences, or to have CE Fraternally, fond memories of Grand Council and OTS? If you provided at GC so alumni could attend? Seth Vredenburg, K’10, President are like me, you most certainly do! If you have the ability, donate and help sup- Sr. Program Manager, Medical Learning, When we were active members, there port this organization that gave so much to you. Banfield Pet Hospital were alumni who donated to support our great If you can’t donate financially, we would love to [email protected] organization so we could enjoy the same ben- have you volunteer time with your local chapter 3920 N. Gantenbein Ave. efits they did. Now it is our turn to give back, (even if you live close to a chapter you didn’t Portland, OR 97227 2015 chapter briefs (news you want to read!) Greetings OTS alumni and actives! Congratulations and thank you to Iota Chapter (Oklahoma State University) for hosting an outstanding 2015 Grand Council in Stillwater. Hard to believe that the last time they hosted was 2003. Representatives from all chapters joined together for a weekend of fellowship and camaraderie. The West Has Never Been Wilder! Our next OTS Grand Council will be held at Theta Chapter, University of Illinois (October 21–23, 2016). For more, email Theta Chapter at [email protected]. 2015 Gonzo Olympics winner: “OmiDeltaGam” (team of Omicron, Delta, and Gamma members). DELTA CHAPTER, UNIVERSITY OF GUELPH Email: [email protected] Website: uoguelph.ca/~ots events and philanthropic endeavors. and golf tournaments; email our alumni • Delta made changes to its pledge process • The chapter’s Dog Jog raised more than liaison at [email protected]. in 2015, focusing more on an increased $9,000 for the Pet Trust. level of commitment toward charitable • Alumni are invited to our annual hockey (continued on next page...) 2015 JOHN C. GORDAN AWARD OF EXCELLENCE STAY CONNECTED • Joe Cacioppo (Theta Chapter, 2018) We depend on you, all 10,000 of you, • Shawn Warrey (Gamma Chapter, 2017) to help support our OTS actives. Visit • Brittany Feldhaeusser (Eta Chapter, 2017) the website to make a gift online at • Christian “Molly” Pleasant (Pi Chapter, 2017) www.omegatausigma.org. 2015 chapter briefs (news you want to read!), continued BETA CHAPTER, CORNELL UNIVERSITY gratitude to alumni donors who helped alumni adopt-a-member program. Website: omegatausigma.com sponsor and host networking and service • We are looking for a 2016 John Greve • Men of the Vet School Calendar raised events, along with maintaining the presenter! If you are interested in sharing more than $10,000, received national chapter house. your veterinary experience, email our media attention, and a $1,200 donation to • Eta is recognized as a positive, caring chapter adviser, Dr. Eric Rowe (erowe@ the Patient Assistance Fund. fraternity by local businesses and service iastate.edu). • You can follow the 2016 launch on organizations. Instagram: @MenofTheVetSchool. • Look out for information on our Alumni LAMBDA CHAPTER, VIRGINIA-MARYLAND • Visit the Beta website to read the current Night (spring ’16) and Homecoming REGIONAL COLLEGE OF VETERINARY MEDICINE Jawbone newsletter and reconnect with Tailgate (fall ’16). Email: [email protected] other alumni. • Read the alumni newsletter on the chapter • Lambda’s collaboration with local service website (under the “Alumni” tab). groups continues to foster our mission of GAMMA CHAPTER, OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY stewardship through community service. Website: vet.osu.edu/education/omega-tau- THETA CHAPTER, UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS • We co-sponsored a Casino Night sigma-fraternity Email: [email protected] to benefit the veterinary hospital’s • Gamma Chapter was the winner of the Website: vetmedIllinois.edu/ots/ Compassionate Care fund and Vermont’s 2015 Sustained Excellence Award. • The chapter’s new Educational Committee Relay for Life (raising more than $3,000). • Our annual Nordstrom Dress for Success focuses on informational sessions and • If you’re interested in OTS Lambda event focused on reasonable attire events that assist members with achieving Chapter merchandise, please email. options for members of our profession. professional goals. • We continue to provide opportunities • Theta looks to improve alumni OMICRON CHAPTER, MICHIGAN STATE to our members to foster working involvement; look out for our call-a-thon UNIVERSITY relationships with alumni—look for OTS at this December. Email: [email protected] CVM registration in 2016! • Our newsletters are available online. You can Website: sites.google.com/site/ • We’re looking forward to the MVC alumni email us to be added to the alumni e-list! michiganstateots/home reunion in February 2016. • We held our 11th Annual Canine Cruise IOTA CHAPTER, OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY for Ingham County Animal Control ($900) ZETA CHAPTER, AUBURN UNIVERSITY Email: [email protected] and Paws and Pins Bowling for the Iron Email: [email protected] • Iota Chapter hosted Grand Council 2015 Dog Fund ($595). Website: otszeta.wordpress.com and received the Most Improved Chapter • Our Men of Vet School Calendar remains a • Zeta’s Paws for a Cause walk raised $400 Award (co-recipient). substantial addition to our fundraising efforts. for breast cancer research. • New Chapter adviser, Dr. Ryan Baumwart • The Omicron Omentum newsletter is online! • We participated in Auburn’s Walk to End (with continuing adviser Dr. Lionel Alzheimer’s (raising more than $2,000). Dawson), is setting goals for renewed PI CHAPTER, TUSKEGEE UNIVERSITY • For 2016, the chapter is setting goals alumni involvement. Email: [email protected] for house improvements, improved • Iota will honor its seniors and new pledges • We were co-recipients of the 2015 Most communication and events for local with its first White Carnation in 2016. Improved Chapter Award. alumni, and updating its website. • With development of stronger • Our service and philanthropy has included • Forthcoming alumni events include membership, alumni involvement, and tutoring elementary school students, the Annual Conference and Dogpatch increased funding opportunities, it is nursing home Valentines, community park (continuing education and a charitable the perfect time to reconnect with us. beautification, Blanket of Love for animals fundraiser); email Zeta for further details. of the homeless, participating in Breast • Read the latest newsletter online! KAPPA CHAPTER, IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY Cancer Awareness Month, and volunteering Email: [email protected] at a local VA hospital. ETA CHAPTER, UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA Website: stuorg.iastate.edu/ots-kappa/ • You can help Pi keep this positive Facebook: facebook.com/otseta index2.php momentum going by making a donation: Website: otseta.org • We hosted a resume workshop, professional Please send us an email if you would like • The chapter would like to express networking evening, clinical skills lab, and an to do so. DID YOU KNOW? Plans are in the works for OTS to be present at SCAVMA. Keep a lookout for a few of your fellow OTS alumni! Grand Council 2015, hosted by the Iota Chapter. Omega Tau Sigma alumni share their news Samuel E. Leder, Z’62, has run multiple small motorcycles long-distance and enjoys gourmet members! (852 La Moree Rd., San Marcos, CA animal-only practices in south Florida for 33 cooking. Contact him at 5012 E. State Road, #64, 92078; [email protected]) years, and has been involved in real estate in Bradenton, FL 34208, or [email protected]. Florida and North Carolina for the past 51 years. Rachel L. (Rustad) Mack, K’06, just moved to Contact him May–October at 73 River Overlook Rona Shapiro, G’87, wants to remind all that the Cottage Grove, Minnesota. “Josh took a new job Road, Sapphire, NC 28774; November–May at Gamma Chapter (Ohio Start University) is now and I get to stay home with Carter (4 years) and 6015 LeLac Road, Boca Raton, FL 33496, and on Facebook: Look for the “Gamma Club” and Lucas (2 years) for now!” she writes. She may online at [email protected]. join the alumni group. take a part-time or relief position once the kids are in school, but in the meantime she is en- John C. Sundstrom, E’67, retired from nearly 48 “Twenty years beyond the cap and gown, I am joying their childhood years. Keep up with her years of private practice in December 2014, but fortunate to have a busy practice in Otonabee at 6927 Sunflower Circle S., Cottage Grove, MN he is still on the Georgia State Board of Veteri- Ontario, and lucky to have the best staff anyone 55016, or [email protected].