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Alumni Support & Leadership

July 11, 2017September 2, 2024Alumni Secretary

From John DeBell:

I got my copy of “The Link” earlier today. After being shocked by the events earlier this year that resulted in the closing of the active chapter, I was delighted by the Alumni Boards actions to save the house and put together and implement actions to stabilize the situation and move forward . I fully support all your actions. I wanted to personally thank you, the other Board members and the other Alumni that stepped up to mitigate the damage, develop a plan to move forward , and to implementing that plan. I will be sending a gift to Sam for the Alumni Support Fund.

Thanks for your leadership

John

Ben Hancock, Sr. ’68 ΣΩΤ Honored

April 9, 2017April 9, 2017Alumni Secretary

Ben Hancock was honored by the Virginia Beach SPCA at their annual Wags & Whiskers event with their 2017 Life Saver Award. He and Lynn have been dedicated a great deal of time and passion to saving animals! Ben continues to serve on their Honorary Board of Directors.

Mike Marshall – Omega

April 7, 2017September 2, 2024Alumni Secretary

Charles Michael “Mike” Marshall ’73 ΣΛ22
December 29, 1950 – February 18, 2017
Charles Michael “Mike” Marshall, 66, of Inverness, IL. Beloved husband of Pamela, nee Burke, Loving father of Jennifer (Christopher) Day. Proud grandfather of Blake Day. Treasured son of Wanda and the late Charles Marshall. Dear brother of Barbara (James) Calvert. Fond uncle to many. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Alexian Brother’s Hospice, 1515 E. Lake Street, Suite 206, Hanover Park, IL 60133. Memorial visitation Thursday, March 2, 2017 from 4-8 PM at Smith-Corcoran Funeral Home, 185 E. Northwest Hwy., Palatine and Friday, March 3, 2017 at Holy Family Church, 2515 W. Palatine Road, Inverness from 9:30-10:15 AM. A Funeral Mass will follow at 10:30 AM.

Mike died from a horrific disease called Fronto Temporal Lobe Dementia It affects people from 40- 65

Bart Evans – Omega

March 18, 2017September 2, 2024Alumni Secretary

Bart Evans

From Louis Evans – March 9, 2017

For Bart Evans, VT and the very young men who became his Brothers were the essential and profound basis and catapult for who he became as a man.

His passing this year on January 28th coexists with what seems to be this other passing. However, a circle continues and, like the class ring and a wedding ring , becomes stronger with the pounding from a skilled goldsmith. Many of you are the goldsmiths who can dig the ring out of the lake or garden or some forgotten place and pound or even reforge it into it’s once shining self.

Lois Evans

Kurt Zuch ’90 ΣΛ280

March 16, 2017September 25, 2023Alumni Secretary

Kurt was featured on the Fall 2014 cover of Virginia Tech Business.

Louis Brooking

March 13, 2017March 13, 2017Alumni Secretary

The Richmond Times-Dispatch recently published a photo of Louis Brooking ’68 ΣΛ243 when he was still attending Highland Springs High School and had won the statewide 4-H Club competition for field crops achievement. Who could predict his crop would become the best sod in the state?!

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Butch Webber

March 13, 2017Alumni Secretary

Butch Webber ’64 ΣΛ253 received the National Kidney Foundation of Virginia’s Leadership in Business Award on March 9, 2017, recognizing his work in establishing the NKF’s Kidney Car program. The award was presented on World Kidney Day at a gala held at the Richmond Country Club attended by friends and several family members, including Ludi (pictured).

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Insurance Savings

March 13, 2017September 2, 2024Alumni Secretary

Great news! Treasurer Sam Long contacted our insurance agency, reviewed the policy, and negotiated a savings of $1,459.00 for our six month premium! That plus the gifts that several brothers have made recently is great news for our financial health and a demonstration of the dedication of our alumni. Check out the 2017 Donors to the Alumni Support Fund for a current list of supporting brothers!

Here’s Sam in 2008 with Doc celebrating our 50th Anniversary!

Communication

March 12, 2017September 2, 2024Alumni Secretary

Following some discussion, the Alumni Chapter Board of Directors has decided information regarding the closure of the active chapter will only be communicated on this blog or through discussions by email, telephone, or in person with one of the officers. The Board will not post anything, nor respond to anything, posted on any social media platform. Summary information will be included in the next newsletter. The violations for which the chapter was found responsible is summarized in the March 11 Background post.

The Board is eager to maintain good relationships with both the University and the General Fraternity over the next several years and feel public discussions on social media platforms may present barriers toward achieving this goal. The Board also has decided not to circulate either a copy of the University’s investigative report or the Active Chapter’s response.

If you have additional comments or concerns, please submit a question from the form on the Connect link or send an email to one of the Alumni Chapter officers by clicking on their name under the About link.

March 11, 2017 Status

March 11, 2017September 2, 2024Alumni Secretary

The house crew will move out of the house this week when they return from Spring Break. Three brothers have already secured alternative housing. Mike Whaley is working with the fourth brother to find housing.
Another fraternity has looked at the house as a rental possibility.
The locks on the house have been changed.
Ritual manuals and equipment have been secured.
Composites and photo albums are in the possession of Tim McDermott.
Dotson Cups are in the possession of Sam Long.
Renovations will occur over the next 2.5 months.
The target date to rent the house is June 1, 2017.