Sigma Alpha Epsilon - University of Montana

MONTANA BETA CHAPTER OF SIGMA ALPHA EPSILON P.O. BOX 442100 LAWRENCE, KS 66044-2100 Address service requested BETA BEAT Sigma Alpha Epsilon s University of montana O ur next (and maybe last) reunion is scheduled for this summer. Who: All 1960s SAE alumni and friends Where: Big Fork, Mont. When: August 16-17, 2019 Where: Friday location is to be determined; Saturday at the Marina Cay A reminder letter with more details will go out soon. Please spread the word, as we are hoping for a great turnout. You can reach the reunion committee with any questions. In the Bonds, Dick Ford '64 • (925) 876-8625 Bill Beecher '63 • (406) 899-0277 Gordie Smith '64 • (406) 857-3510 Calling All 1960s Alumni - - f umsae.net @sae_montana_beta Visit our website, umsae.net, and click the Giving Back tab. SAE - Montana Beta If you move, please let us know by emailing dickford406@gmail.com or sending notice to the return address listed above. Chapter Eternal Rae F. Young '57 entered Chapter Eternal on August 22, 2018, after battling Alzheimer's disease. Jerry Lee Nordstrom '60 entered Chapter Eternal just three weeks after his wife, Patricia Ann Nordstrom, on July 22, 2018. Jerry's career as a therapist took him to Colorado, Mon- tana, and Alaska. He enjoyed cycling, fishing, hunting, kayaking, and music. Doug Baldwin '61 entered Chapter Eternal on December 10, 2018, just less than two months before his younger brother, Wayne Baldwin '62. After graduating from the University of Montana, Doug served in the Army and as an illustrator before returning to his alma mater for his master's. Doug had a long, successful career as a ceramic's professor at the Maryland Institute College of Art. A few of his career highlights included receiving the Distinguished Alumni Award from the University of Montana and the Maryland Institute College of Art Medal of Honor. Wayne Baldwin '62 entered Chapter Eternal on February 1, 2019, at the age of 80. Wayne served in the Army prior to attending the University of Montana, where he earned a degree in radio and television. After moving to Eugene, Ore., for three years after graduation, Wayne went south to Reno, Nev., to work at the city's NBC affiliate TV station as a newscaster and sportscaster. Wayne was a big sports fan, especially when it came to University of Montana and University of Nevada-Reno athletics. Martin "Marty" Mikelsons '64 entered Chapter Eternal on January 18, 2019. During Mar- ty's childhood, he fled Latvia for the United States with his mother, grandmother, and sisters. The Mikelsons eventually settled in Great Falls, Mont. Marty worked at First National Bank, now First Interstate Bank in Missoula, as a commercial leader after graduating from the Uni- versity of Montana. While working at the bank, Marty attended the University of Washington Pacific Coast Banking School, wrote a thesis, and earned his master's degree. Can't Get Enough Beta Beat? Follow Us Online for More Updates! Marty Mikelsons Zeal award In memory of Martin "Marty" Mikelsons '64, Montana Beta will offer a new $1,000 annual scholarship, thanks to the urging of John Olson '62 who made the initial contribution. The Mar- ty Mikelsons Zeal Award winner will be chosen by a committee of undergraduates and alumni advisors. The selected brother will be one who best displays the attributes of a True Gentlemen including loyalty, enthusiasm, hard work, and dedication to the chapter. We currently have enough funds for the next three years. We are still accepting donations and hope to fund the scholarship for many more years. See page 2 for details on how to make a gift and to see who has contributed.

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