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Spring 2005 Renovation Under Way

ADDITIONAL ALUMNI SUPPORT STILL NEEDED

his has been an exciting year Tfor Sigma Nu at the University DELTA OMICRON of Idaho. While we have joined the Campaign Status Western Atlantic Conference, to allow us closer access and new At-a-Glance rivalries, we have begun to reposition our chapter on campus as the AsAs of of Ma Mayy 24, 1, 20052005 dominant fraternity in a dominant facility. The undergraduates have $707,426 relocated for the next six months, Total Written Commitments as the work has begun on the renovation of our chapter house. 161 Demolition has taken place, and we Total Contributors are eagerly anticipating the reno- Demolition began in March. vation to be completed in time for 902 fall recruitment. As you can see We understand that there are many demands on Total Mailable Alumni from the pictures in this newsletter, your funds. Delta Omicron needs all gifts, but our 80-year-old chapter house is especially larger gifts...those above $10,000. Can $4,273 finally undergoing the major you consider digging deep to provide the undergrad- Average Gift renovation that has been needed uate brothers the house they need to remain a top for years. fraternity at UI?

While the renovation is much needed, additional funds I will be making a number of telephone calls in the Inside: are crucial to ensure this project is completed. The coming weeks to answer questions and, hopefully, to original estimate provided in 2002 was $1.2 million. receive gifts or the pledges of gifts. Please remember, Over the past two years, construction costs on the tax deductibility is available. 2 Palouse have risen 30%, and now the total renovation Delta Omicron’s will cost $1.7 million. This additional $500,000 must Changes Ensure We look forward to our ‘unveiling’ of our new chapter Excellence be accounted for. We have raised just over $707,000 house this fall, and we hope that many of you will be to date, but additional funds are needed to ensure that able to attend this exciting event. Further details I we do not strap our undergraduates with a debt load regarding the unveiling will be coming over the next they cannot afford. We will need to raise an addition- few months. 3 al $400,000 as soon as possible to achieve this goal. Sigma Nu On behalf of our entire executive committee, thank Brotherhood: Only 18% of our alumni base has contributed to this you for your generous commitments to the cam- The Hamilton campaign, and I urge every alumnus to remember paign. I have truly enjoyed serving as chairman for Family how important the fraternity experience was in shaping the Honoring Our Past, Securing Our their futures. Please make your gift to the campaign Future Campaign. I immediately. If you have made a one-time gift, please increase your gift, and/or stretch it to a five-year Fraternally, 4-5 pledge period. Every dollar counts, as we look to Carl G. Berry ’58, ∆Ο 738 Capital Campaign conclude our campaign successfully. Campaign Chairman Donors berry@ twfr.com ΣΝ 2

Delta omicron’s changes ensure excellence

reetings from the Delta Omicron current average in the future. Setting our competitive and successful once again in GChapter! Over the past few years, I goals high will only make us better. Much intramural sports. In the winter, the have seen many changes take place on of the success can be attributed to majority of the chapter was involved in campus and within the chapter. I look Scholarship Chairman Nathan Fanning one of four basketball teams that competed. forward to leading Delta Omicron into a ’04, ∆Ο 1559. In fact, two of our teams met in the playoffs, “new” chapter of its life with the remodel. which further displays our athleticism on Philanthropy the hardwood! This spring has brought Delta Omicron is going through some Staying active in the community and giving baseball, co-ed basketball, soccer, and major changes that will have a lasting back to the city of Moscow is something even billiards. Being active in a sport gives effect. The current active chapter officer that is very important to Delta Omicron. our men the chance to show the rest of core is very dedicated to making sure This spring, it has been challenging to campus just how competitive we are! that the remodel is successful and that organize and participate in many activi- the chapter remains united through this ties not having a chapter house. Our On behalf of the chapter, I would like to transition. This is a unique situation to be freshman class helped the university thank you for all the support we have a part of and something that many of us build benches for the new Teaching and recently received from alumni and will never forget. We have made it our Learning Community. The benches are friends. The remodel has not been an number one goal to maintain excellent something that will be a part of our easy transition for the officers, members, inter-chapter communication so that campus for years to come. A small and everyone involved in Sigma Nu, but everyone is on the same page. plaque will be placed on each bench the result will be well worth it. I encourage thanking Sigma Nu for participating and everyone to stop by in the fall and see the Academics improving the campus community. new house. Feel free to call or e-mail me The men of Sigma Nu ended the fall Toward the end of the semester, we will if you have any questions, comments, or semester on a very positive note. The host a benefit concert to raise money for concerns about Delta Omicron. chapter G.P.A.was one of the highest on the local food bank. The concert is a campus at 3.02, which was well above battle of the bands; We will not only have Fraternally, the all-campus men (2.89) and all-frater- a band involved in the battle, but will help Ty Popplewell ’02, nity average (2.92). Our men were in the with the set-up, take-down, and running ∆Ο 1532 top five of all fraternities and worked of the door. Eminent Commander extremely hard to achieve that. We are (208) 308-2341 excited about our academic accomplish- Intramurals [email protected] ments and look forward to improving our The men of Sigma Nu have been very

After the renovation is complete, The lower deck The front sitting room and the second deck will provide the (main kitchen seating area) fireplace are undergoing undergraduate brothers with during renovation. a much-needed update. fully equipped study rooms.

Zeta Delta House Corporation Board

President Treasurer Secretary Chapter Advisor/ Bryan Bentz ’88, ∆Ο 1295 Josh Beebe ’94, ∆Ο 1419 Joe Travis ’85, ∆Ο 1235 Fundraising Chairman Lewiston, Idaho Coeur d’Alene, Idaho Lewiston, Idaho Pete Tensmeyer ’00, ∆Ο 1505 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Richland, Washington [email protected] ΣΝ 3

J.P.’48 Mike ’75 Pat Jr. ’76 Vince ’80 The Hamilton Family Sigma Nu Brotherhood he Hamilton family has long been The family has been instrumental in Tcommitted to Delta Omicron Chapter continually recruiting new Delta Omicron Brothers relax after a day of skiing on Brundage Mountain in McCall, Idaho, in January. of Sigma Nu. Based in Buhl, Idaho, the members from the Buhl/Twin Falls area family has been involved at the University and have even hired some recent gradu- of Idaho since 1947 when J. P. ’48, ∆Ο ates, like Chad Brown ’99, ∆Ο 1493, a DELTA 531 pledged Sigma Nu. Over the years, former EC who now serves as a mortgage the family became a core presence at the consultant in the Buhl headquarters. chapter, as J. P.’s five sons pledged Sigma Current Eminent Commander Ty OMICRON Nu and were initiated: Michael ’75, ∆Ο Popplewell ’02, ∆Ο 1532 and his two 1063, John ’76, ∆Ο 1078, Joseph ’77, younger brothers, Joe ’04, ∆Ο 1570 and PREPARES FOR ∆Ο 1113, Vince ’80, ∆Ο 1164, and Tim Nick ’04, ∆Ο 1572, also come from Buhl ’82, ∆Ο 1179. After graduation, they and know the Hamilton family well. They RECRUITMENT returned to help run the family business at credit the Hamiltons with their decision to Farmers National Bank, which has been a pledge Delta Omicron. ecruitment during the summer of 2004 staple in the Buhl community for a number Rwent extremely well. Our pledge class of of years. While Michael, John, and Vince The Hamilton family has made a leader- 17 this year ranked third among all fraternities. remain in the banking industry in Buhl, ship gift to the Honoring Our Past, Last spring, before we set out to begin our Joseph is a pilot in Park City, Utah, and Securing Our Future Campaign, ensuring summer recruitment, we made a few goals. Tim is involved in the film industry and that future generations from the Magic One was to establish better relations with lives in Hailey, Idaho. Valley will pledge Delta Omicron. Delta Omicron alumni in regard to the recruit- ment process. Quite often in the past there has been very little communication between Undergraduate Officers the recruitment chairmen and alumni around the state. This has caused a few legacies and Eminent Commander Social Chairman Scholarship Chairman potential new members to slip through our Ty Popplewell ’02, Nick Matthews ’04, Nathan Fanning ’04, fingers, partly because it is impossible to ∆Ο 1532 ∆Ο 1566 ∆Ο 1559 make contact with every young man planning Buhl, Idaho Liberty Lake, Wash. Spokane, Wash. to attend the University of Idaho. Also, we might not know about legacies until it is too late. Lieutenant Commander House Bull Pledge Marshall/ Brandon Humble ’03, Neil Clark ’04, ∆Ο 1568 Lead Chairman ∆Ο 1547 Rupert, Idaho Chase Kinney ’04, It is our pleasure to introduce you to the new Idaho Falls, Idaho ∆Ο 1560 recruitment chairmen for this summer, Ryan Intramural Chairman Mount Vernon, Wash. Kuhn ’04, ∆Ο 1575, from Westerly, Recorder Bryan Carpenter ’04, Rhode Island, and Alex Swanson ’04, ∆Ο Ace Clark ’03, ∆Ο 1552 ∆Ο 1564 Risk Reduction/Chaplin 1574, from Austin, Texas. They both get to Union, Ore. Weiser, Idaho Adam Martin ’04, see what Idaho is really like this summer! ∆Ο 1562 We encourage you to contact them directly if Treasurer Historian Burley, Idaho you have any recommendations for future Marcus Manchester ’03, Nathan Weinstein ’04, Sigma Nus. Please feel free to call Ryan at ∆Ο 1554 ∆Ο 1563 Sentinel Spokane, Wash. Boise, Idaho Mike Anderson ’04, (401) 578-5750 or Alex at (208) 301-4092. ∆Ο 1567 Or drop them a line via e-mail: Ryan at Alumni Relations Head Hasher Anchorage, Alaska [email protected] and Alex at Ben Hechtner ’03, Sean Stevenson ’02, [email protected]. We look forward to ∆Ο 1550 ∆Ο 1536 Recruitment Chairman hearing from you this summer to help us once Lewiston, Idaho Gooding, Idaho Ryan Kuhn ’05, ∆Ο 1575 again recruit a top-notch pledge class. Westerly, R.I. Social Chairman Philanthropy/ Fraternally, Jake Fredrickson ’04, Public Relations Recruitment Chairman ∆Ο 1565 Bryant Bingham ’04, Alex Swanson ’05, Ben Hechtner ’03, ∆Ο 1550 Grangeville, Idaho ∆Ο 1561 ∆Ο 1574 Brandon Humble ’03, ∆Ο 1547 Idaho Falls, Idaho Austin, Texas 2004 Recruitment Chairmen ΣΝ 4

Thank You Alumni for Committing $707,426

e are deeply grateful to the Delta Omicron brothers listed house. Donors will appear by category, relative to the size of Wbelow for committing $707,426 to the Honoring Our Past, their gift. If an error has been made in recording your gift, or Securing Our Future Capital Campaign.Your gifts are making a your name has been mistakenly omitted or listed improperly, we difference in the future of Sigma Nu at the University of Idaho. sincerely apologize. Please let us know by sending your correc- tions to Zeta Delta House Corporation, 613 Bryden Avenue, All donors contributing a minimum of $1,000 to the campaign C #169, Lewiston, Idaho 83501. will be recognized on a plaque displayed in the new chapter

The Rock Society Charles W. Hechtner ’47, ∆Ο 510 The Shawver Family ($100,000 and above) Loyal Undergraduate Brothers ’00-’04 James C. Shawver ’53, ∆Ο 627 Carl G. Berry ’58, ∆Ο 738 George F. Eidam ’52, ∆Ο 615 Michael J. Shawver ’78 Jack S. Gjording ’58, ∆Ο 725 Ralph Shawver ’89, ∆Ο 627 Legion of Honor Society Maurice W. Sanders Jr. ’60, ∆Ο 770 Richard K. Barrell ’54, ∆Ο 659 ($50,000 to $99,999) Chud R. Wendle ’61, ∆Ο 786 Gary A. Clizer ’56, ∆Ο 696 The Symms Family In memory of Larry N. Norby ’56, ∆Ο 703 R. A. Symms ’54, ∆Ο 649 Chud W. Wendle ’28, ∆Ο 786 In honor of Neil Clark, ∆Ο 703 Senator Steve Symms ’57, ∆Ο 714 Richard W. Hoyle ’69, ∆Ο 919 Laird Noh ’57, ∆Ο 719 In memory of Benjamin J. Rae ’80, ∆Ο 1151 Phil J. Jones ’60, ∆Ο 771 G. Darwin Symms ’21, ∆Ο 649 Eric R. Beem ’89, ∆Ο 1315 Col. Dennis E. Welch ’63, ∆Ο 809 The Shaffer Family Peter D. McDonald ’90, ∆Ο 1333 Edward W. Arndt Jr. ’64, ∆Ο 826 C.M. Butch Shaffer ’55, ∆Ο 681 In memory of Jon E. Denny ’90, ∆Ο 1333 Wade M. Hampton ’64, ∆Ο 834 David K. Shaffer ’79, ∆Ο 681 Richard L. Toney ’65, ∆Ο 846 White Rose Society Scott D. Howarth ’79, ∆Ο 1145 Robert D. Campbell Jr. ’67, ∆Ο 896 ($5,000 to $9,999) In memory of Founder’s Society Dr. Charles A. Berry ’48, ∆Ο 527 Robert and Jean Campbell ($25,000 to $49,999) Robert N. Boie ’58, ∆Ο 730 Ronald A. Harris ’70, ∆Ο 948 Senator Steven D. Symms ’57, ∆Ο 714 William F. Mayer ’59, ∆Ο 746 Judge Michael R. McLaughlin ’70, ∆Ο 939 Capt. J. Philip Reberger ’61, ∆Ο 776 Donald F. Lopez ’63, ∆Ο 823 Douglas D. Springer ’70, ∆Ο 937 Bruce W. Skiver ’61, ∆Ο 784 James S. Hughes ’67, ∆Ο 888 John S. Tunnell ’70, ∆Ο 934 Gary L. Mahn ’62, ∆Ο 795 Patrick D. Furey ’73, ∆Ο 1012 Col. (Ret) Cary M. Walgamott ’70, ∆Ο 958 In memory of Anthony Bellamy, ∆Ο 725 Charles R. Schmoeger ’76, ∆Ο 1077 Harold C. Gibson Jr. ’71, ∆Ο 977 The Hamilton Family Ronald B. Baker ’77, ∆Ο 1098 Henri W. Le Moyne ’71, ∆Ο 978 J. P. Hamilton ’48, ∆Ο 0531 David K. Shaffer ’79, ∆Ο 1144 Ross E. Cates ’73, ∆Ο 1010 J. Michael Hamilton ’75, ∆Ο 1063 Kevin D. Moss ’80, ∆Ο 1160 David R. Stout ’74, ∆Ο 1045 J. Pat Hamilton ’76, ∆Ο 1078 The Ahlschlager Family Gift J. Michael Hamilton ’75, ∆Ο 1063 J. Kevin Hamilton ’77, ∆Ο 1113 Alan D. Ahlschlager ’84, ∆Ο 1211 Barry M. Hopkins ’75, ∆Ο 1066 J. Vince Hamilton ’80, ∆Ο 1164 Kent Ahlschlager, ∆Ο 694 Thomas H. Carson ’76, ∆Ο 1081 J. Tim Hamilton ’82, ∆Ο 1079 Scott R. St. Marie ’84, ∆Ο 1225 Blair J. Wilson ’76, ∆Ο 1070 Stephen J. Day ’82, ∆Ο 1177 Bryan Q. Bentz ’88, ∆Ο 1295 Joseph K. Hamilton ’77, ∆Ο 1113 Christopher K. Patano ’91, ∆Ο 1349 W. Ross Borden ’78, ∆Ο 1128 Gold and Black Society John D. Beebe III ’94, ∆Ο 1419 ($10,000 to $24,999) Samuel R. Hopkins ’78, ∆Ο 1123 The Anderson Family The Sword Society K. Dewitt Marshall ’78, ∆Ο 1124 Michael M. Anderson ’58, ∆Ο 739 ($1,000 to $4,999) Jerry G. Wicks ’78, ∆Ο 1118 James A. Anderson ’60, ∆Ο 768 Judge James G. Towles ’40, ∆Ο 418 Kyle J. Wilson ’78, ∆Ο 1119 Robert H. Anderson ’64, ∆Ο 739 In memory of pledge class of 1939 Scott L. Paulin ’79, ∆Ο 1134 The Hechtner Family John P. Evans Jr. ’42, ∆Ο 440 Timothy J. McGough ’80, ∆Ο 1162 John H. Hechtner ’49, ∆Ο 554 Charles M. Couper ’43, ∆Ο 471 Jon R. Vlaming ’80, ∆Ο 1153 David J. Hechtner ’76, ∆Ο 1082 Keith H. Stokes ’45, ∆Ο 489 In memory of Thomas R.C. Wilson ’26 Michael W. Hechtner ’77, ∆Ο 1095 William J. Gartin ’47, ∆Ο 517 and Samuel G. Wilson ’35, ∆Ο 1153 Ben Hechtner ’03 ∆Ο, 1550 Frederick A. Willett ’47, ∆Ο 514 Ray J. Laan ’81, ∆Ο 1167 In memory of William T. Goodman ’48, ∆Ο 529 Clifford L. Brown ’82, ∆Ο 1175 Clarence L. Hechtner, ∆Ο 94 Maj. Gen. Benjamin E. Doty ’51, ∆Ο 595 J. Tim Hamilton ’82, ∆Ο 1179 Howard Hechtner ’19, ∆Ο 92 John B. Parker ’52, ∆Ο 613 Marc A. Wheldon ’82, ∆Ο 1184 ΣΝ 5

Alumnus enjoys, encourages participation in Delta Omicron

till alive and well in Genesee! The took up from where we left off 25 Sigma Nu shield painting discovered behind Sonly thing that has changed is that years ago. We had a great time telling chapter room walls during demolition. I am older, fatter, balder, and maybe a stories (and lies!). The active brothers Kraig M. Kinzer ’83, ∆Ο 1209 little wiser. After a brief banking tell me they want to continue this Joseph G. Travis ’85, ∆Ο 1235 career, I returned to the farm in tradition and plan to have the same Erik M. Dague ’88, ∆Ο 1304 Genesee and have been here ever type of event this fall during In honor of his brothers since. We have five children, and our Homecoming, which will take place Scott A. Hatter ’89, ∆Ο 1325 older two attend Idaho. October 1. I encourage Craig T. Crowley ’93, ∆Ο 1392 My son, Ben ’01, ∆Ο you to attend Home- 1528, is a Delta Omicron, coming this fall. Delta Omicron Brothers and my daughter is a The people (Up to $999) Kappa Kappa Gamma The Annual Summer Robert R. Granville ’35, ∆Ο 339 (she is also the Sigma who are Golf Tournament in John M. Marchi ’39, ∆Ο 405 Nu Little Sister, which memory of Jon Denny In memory of ’90, 1344 his pledge mates of 1939 has given me an oppor- heading up ∆Ο is tenta- Richard W. Reed ’48, ∆Ο 546 tunity to check up on tively scheduled for David R. Powell ’52, ∆Ο 619 things at the chapter this project June. Please make note Dean R. Wendle ’52, ∆Ο 616 during the past few of this and look for David L. Clements ’53, ∆Ο 643 years!). It is a little should be details to follow. We Ralph M. Conant Jr. ’54, ∆Ο 653 spooky visiting a place would love to see another you have not been for great turnout for this Peter R. Shawver ’54, ∆Ο 662 commended Arnold J. Eidam ’56, ∆Ο 704 many years. The house event! Nels D. Moller ’56, ∆Ο 699 looks, smells, and “feels” William L. Pasley ’58, ∆Ο 728 the same as it did when I for stepping Finally, I had the chance Nicholas E. Pool ’58, ∆Ο 741 was an undergraduate. to stop by the chapter In memory of The odd thing is looking up to house recently and Curtis R. Bohlscheid, ∆Ο 741 across the room and check out the remodeling Arnold I. Bennigson ’60, ∆Ο 767 seeing your son and the plate. project. The building is Raymond L. Roark ’61, ∆Ο 791 daughter standing there! going to look great after Richard D. Naccarato ’62, ∆Ο 802 a much-needed update. John C. Thomas ’63, ∆Ο 811 I have gotten to know the The people who are Scott S. Harris ’68, ∆Ο 902 young men in the chapter, and it is heading up this project should be In memory of Bob Wallace, ∆Ο 902 amazing how things have not commended for stepping up to the Charles H. Creason Jr. ’72, 984 ∆Ο changed. They are basically the same plate. Those of you who have donated Charles S. Carter ’76, ∆Ο 1085 type of young men we were, and I find to the cause... Thank you!! Robert K. Wood ’78, ∆Ο 1127 that to be refreshing. They know the James M. Rockwell ’80, ∆Ο 1155 meaning of truth, honor, and love. You If you are in Moscow this summer, Thomas C. Havey ’82, ∆Ο 1183 would be surprised to know how many take a few minutes to drop by and Gregory V. Himes ’84, ∆Ο 1228 Michael A. Ealy ’85, ∆Ο 1240 members are sons of guys I was in the check out the construction progress. It Eric W. Miller ’86, ∆Ο 1247 house with. is going to be something we can all be Jeffrey H. Runge ’86, ∆Ο 1246 proud of. Kevin D. McMahan ’88, ∆Ο 1297 Homecoming 2004 was a great Dr. Todd R. Schini ’89, ∆Ο 1312 success! The chapter had a function Fraternally yours, Jason D. Gage ’93, ∆Ο 1390 after the football game, and it was a Jim Hermann ’74, Steven D. Hill ’97, ∆Ο 1474 hoot! It was great catching up with ∆Ο 1044 Robert J. Walker ’97, ∆Ο 1472 fellow Sigma Nus I had not seen since Ryan A. Eckert ’98, ∆Ο 1475 college. The best part about seeing the “old guys” is that we immediately Delta Omicron New initiates

Trevor Ball ’04, ∆Ο 1577* Lewiston, Idaho (Darrin Ball ’85, ∆Ο 1238) Zeta Delta House Corporation Adam Becker ’04, ∆Ο 1569 613 Bryden Ave., C #169 Gooding, Idaho Lewiston, ID 83501

Rhett Boeker ’04, ∆Ο 1581 Jerome, Idaho Address Service Requested

Jeff Hollingsworth ’04 Preston, Idaho

Bryan Huter ’04, ∆Ο 1571* Nampa, Idaho (Michael Huter ’77, ∆Ο 1115)

Derek Jansson ’04, ∆Ο 1576 Jerome, Idaho

J.T. Kane ’04 Everett, Wash.

Ryan Kuhn ’04, ∆Ο 1575* Westerly, R.I. (Kevin Boie ’89, ∆Ο 1319, Robert Boie ’58, ∆Ο 730)

Ben Marshall ’04, ∆Ο 1573* Jerome, Idaho Attention: This newsletter is intended for alumni and parents. If your son (Steve Marshall ’76, ∆Ο 1075, is still attending the University of Idaho, he will receive a copy at the chapter house. DeWitt Marshal ’78, ∆Ο 1124) If he has graduated, please send us his permanent address. Thank you.

Joe Popplewell ’04, ∆Ο 1570* Buhl, Idaho Alumni Calendar (Ty Popplewell ’02, ∆Ο 1532) University of of Events Nick Popplewell ’04, ∆Ο 1572* Idaho Vandals Buhl, Idaho 2005 Football June (Ty Popplewell ’02, ∆Ο 1532) Annual Golf Tournament Schedule John Puente ’04, ∆Ο 1579 October 1 Buhl, Idaho Homecoming Sept. 1 ...... Washington State (Zeta Delta meeting at 9 a.m.) Joel Slocum ’04, ∆Ο 1582 Sept. 10 ...... UNLV Kenmore, Wash. TBA Sept. 17 ...... Washington Chapter House Rededication Ben Steinhilber ’04, ∆Ο 1578 Sept. 24 ...... HAWAII Spokane, Wash. Oct. 1 ...... UTAH STATE Alex Swanson ’04, ∆Ο 1574 Oct. 8 ...... Nevada Web Sites Austin, Texas Oct. 22 ...... FRESNO STATE National Headquarters Brady Tanikuni ’04 Oct. 29 ...... New Mexico State Nampa, Idaho www.sigmanu.org Nov. 12 ...... LOUISIANA TECH Joe Winkler ’04, ∆Ο 1580 Nov. 19 ...... Boise State Delta Omicron Chapter Grangeville, Idaho www.uidaho.edu/greek/sigmanu Nov. 26 ...... San Jose State University of Idaho *Home games in gold *Indicates a legacy. Relative is in parentheses. www.uidaho.edu