Oregon Alpha News 07

Oregon Alpha News Sigma Alpha Epsilon at Oregon State University Volume 90, No. 1 2929 NW Harrison Blvd., Corvallis, Oregon 97330 July 2011 John Masterson ’61 with undergraduates Valley Football Center at Reser Stadium. While at the house prior to the celebration, I noticed the original plaque was still in place, although, as one might suspect, the wood was aging and not in the best condition. It was at that time that I Oregon Alpha: A Tale of Two Plaques suggested to Bill Brennan, Chris Langton and Dick Thompson that a new solid A new SAE house was dedicated in working experience, I volunteered to ac- bronze plaque be made. The old crest was the fall term of 1959. There was an open- complish this task. I was a junior at the sent to me in Long Beach, and I had a ing approximately 22" x 18" that was left time. This first plaque was a plain piece design initiated from a bronze plaque in the front brick wall for a recognition of alder wood with the polished crest maker in Southern California. The design plaque. However, no design or descrip- mounted in the center. Once completed, incorporated the original crest. The new tion of such a plaque was prepared by photographs were taken of George A. plaque was completed, and Chris Langton the planners or architects. A few weeks Powell ’21 and other notables holding installed it at the house in September 2010. before the dedication of the house, some the plaque in place at the front of the of the local alumni discovered we had a house. That plaque remained for 50 I am very pleased to have played a small 10" brass SAE crest that had been years. small part in perpetuating the SAE Frater- nity at OSU. Phi Alpha, saved from the old house. After further In the fall of 2009, during the 50th discussion, it was suggested that this anniversary celebration of the “new” — Jon Masterson ’61 crest be mounted and be installed in the house, there was a dinner for over 140 Thank you Brother Masterson!! What hole on the wall. Since I had some wood- brothers held on the third floor of the a difference you have made. Oregon Alpha Wins Outstanding Chapter Alumni Association Award The 155th Anniversary Convention of strong team of alumni to fulfill these informed about upcoming events, pledg- Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity was held goals. ing and initiation, and chapter suc- July 7–9 at the historic Peabody Hotel in cesses. The next convention — the 157th EA Will Later ’12 and EDA Michael Memphis, TN. Over 300 collegiate chap- Anniversary Convention — will be held in Hales ’13 represented Oregon Alpha’s ters, colonies, alumni associations, and the summer of 2013 in Chicago, Illinois. undergraduate members. It was an in- other SAE entities were represented. credible experience for them to partici- Oregon Alpha was recognized as pate in the business of the fraternity at having the “Outstanding Chapter Alumni the highest level. Dick Thompson ’73, Association.” Your alumni association President of the Oregon Alpha Alumni works hard each year to provide advisors Association, was also a voting delegate. for key positions in the chapter (EA, Trea- Along with being recognized on the floor surer, House Manager, etc.) and to make of the convention as having the “Out- sure that the ritual, traditions, and con- standing Chapter Alumni Association,” sistency are maintained from year to year Oregon Alpha earned the runner-up to enhance the fraternal experience. Our award for “Outstanding Alumni Associa- goal is to maintain a fraternity experience tion Communications - Electronic News- that will attract our sons, and to promote letter.” Nearly 700 Oregon Alpha alumni Oregon Alpha delegates EDA Michael the True Gentlemen and lifelong friend- receive Oregon Alpha e-Newsletters Hales ’13 and EA Will Later ’12 with ship. Oregon Alpha is blessed with a three or four times per year to keep them ESA Marty Wigglesworth. Page 2 OREGON ALPHA NEWS July 2011 OREGON ALPHA NEWS Portland Alumni Association Events Published annually by alumni and under- Oregon Alpha Alumni Association partners graduate members of Sigma Alpha Epsilon with the Portland Area Alumni Association through Fraternity at Oregon State University. Send participation in two annual events: SAE’s news, photos, clippings, feature items, and Founders Day Banquet, held in March, and the changes of address to Dick Thompson, SAE Golf Tournament generally held in July. Both 4028 NW Live Oak Pl., Corvallis, OR 97330, events were very successful this year, and pro- or [email protected]. vided the brothers with great opportunities for ALUMNI OFFICERS fellowship and networking. SAE Founders Day Banquet House Corporation President — Scott Spiegelberg ’75 House Corporation Treasurer — Dave Gilbert ’75 Nearly 100 undergrads and alumni gathered Alumni President — Dick Thompson ’73 for the annual Founders Day Banquet, held March Chapter Advisor — Ron Thiesen ’61 12 at the Stock Pot Restaurant in Beaverton, OR. Financial Advisor — Dave Gilbert ’75 Tyler Thompson ’05 hosted the evening event. Oregon Alpha Alumni President Dick House Corporation Advisor — Chris Langton ’73 After a video message from ESA Marty Thompson ’73, Portland Alumni Asso- Alumni Advisor — Bill Brennan ’62 Wigglesworth and an excellent dinner, the key- ciation President Tyler Thompson ’05, Resident Advisor — D.L. “Stro” Strohmeyer note presentation was provided by Bob Thomp- Jim Dyal (’75 and former Oregon Beta EA), son (Oregon Beta ’75), Founding Principal of TVA and Bob Thompson (’75 Oregon Beta). Architects. He talked about the vision, location SAE Mission Statement decisions, and construction of the recently opened Matthew Knight Arena on the University of The mission of Sigma Alpha Epsilon is to pro- Oregon campus. Each Eminent Archon from OSU (Will Later ’12), Oregon, and Willamette provided an mote the highest standards of friendship, update about their respective chapters. The evening was concluded with the singing of “Friends.” scholarship, and service for our members SAE Golf Tournament based upon the ideals set forth by our This year’s summer alumni golf tournament was held Saturday, July 9, at the Glendoveer Golf founders and as specifically enunciated in Course in northeast Portland. The day began at 8 a.m. with 18 holes of golf and a four person our creed, “The True Gentleman.” scramble format. The $50 entry fee included golf, lunch, and prizes, as well as a donation to the PDX Alumni Association. The winning team with a net score of 59 (-14) included Oregon Alpha brothers The True Gentleman Nick Stephens, Justin Vernon, Curtis Parks, and Chris Griffiths. Other Oregon Alpha teams included (65, -8) Evan Johnson, Jeff Mills, Kevin Sailor, and Heinz Mueller; (66, -7) Greg Jorgenson, Dax The True Gentleman is the man whose con- Davidson, Grady Leibien, and Josh Huffman; (70, -3) Jon Wissler, Steve and Sam Rudolph, and Jeff duct proceeds from good will and an acute Townsend; and the winning “senior” team (74, +1) Norb Leupold, Hal Engelen, Russ Sheffer, and sense of propriety, and whose self-control is Thomas Sickler. KP #13 honors went to Chris Griffiths, KP in three shots went to Team Sailor, and KP equal to all emergencies; who does not make #9 was won by Greg Jorgenson. Josh Huffman won a Nike driver and a pair of Leupold binoculars the poor man conscious of his poverty, the was taken home by tournament host Brian Thomas (Oregon Beta). obscure man of his obscurity, or any man of his inferiority or deformity; who is himself Coming Events: Mark Your Calendar! humbled if necessity compels him to humble another; who does not flatter wealth, cringe August 8-12, 75th John O. Moseley November 19, Saturday, Dad’s Weekend, before power, or boast of his own posses- Leadership School, Port of Miami, FL, OSU vs. Washington sions or achievements; who speaks with aboard Royal Carribean’s Majesty of November 21, Monday, Annual Civil War frankness but always with sincerity and sym- the Seas pathy; whose deed follows his word; who “Dining on Duck” Dinner, 5:30 PM thinks of the rights and feelings of others, November 5, Saturday, Homecoming, rather than his own; and who appears well in OSU vs. Stanford any company, a man with whom honor is sa- cred and virtue safe. 2011 Oregon Alpha Officers – John Walter Wayland Eminent Archon Community Service Chairman Will Later ’12 .............................. Portland, OR Nick Piazza ’12 ........................La Quinta, CA William L. Thomas Eminent Deputy Archon Kitchen Steward Scholarship Recipients Scott Tobin ’12 ...................... Beaverton, OR Joe Dusevior ’13 .......................... Tigard, OR Eminent Treasurer Recruitment Chairmen Mike Boring ’11 Mitch McClain ’12 ......................... Salem, OR Kasra Azizian ’12 .................... Philomath, OR Nick Boring ’13 Travis Felchlin ’13 .......................... Kent, WA Jeremy Kreutzbender ’12 Eminent Warden Sam Rudolph ’12 ....................... Portland, OR IM Chairman William Later ’12 Mike Nowak ’14 ............................ Banks, OR Jake Peters ’12 Eminent Recorder Connor Munro ’14 ................ Clackamas, OR IFC Representative Each received a $1,000 scholarship. Ben Fields ’14 .................................. Boise, ID The funds for these scholarships are Eminent Correspondent provided from an endowment that was Ben Romanaggi ’14 ................... Portland, OR Philanthropy Chairmen Quinn McAndrews ’14 .........Springfield, OR established by Bill Thomas ’43 in 1992 Eminent Herald Brandon Bradstreet ’13 ............... Salem, OR with the OSU Foundation. It is a plea- Mitch McClain ’12 ......................... Salem, OR sure to be able to recognize and re- Risk Managers ward the accomplishments of outstand- Eminent Chronicler Nick Piazza ’12 ........................La Quinta, CA ing brothers of Oregon Alpha. Travis Gamache ’12 ................... Tualatin, OR Nick Boring ’13 ........................... Tualatin, OR House Manager/Fire Marshal Social Chairmen Tim Whitman ’12 ...................... Willamina, OR Matt Herndon ’13 .......................... Tigard, OR Mike Hales ’13 ......................... Pendleton, OR Pledge Educators www.saeoregonstate.com Nick Boring ’13 ..........................

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