Beta Theta Pi - The Ohio State University

THETA DELTA DRAGON Page 2 F or the second consecutive year, Theta Delta received the Excellence in Risk Management award at the 180th General Convention. This award recognizes chapters with outstanding risk management programs that best reflect the mission, vision, and values of Beta Theta Pi. To receive the award for the second year in a row is a true celebration of Theta Delta's hard work and dedication to live by Beta Theta Pi's core values. "We have every brother to thank for this recognition, as it takes the entire Chapter to act responsibly, weighing the consequences of their actions on themselves and those around them. Betas preserve their character by doing what is morally right and demanding the same from their brothers. These values of responsible conduct and integrity are strong through Theta Delta Chapter, as this award shows. "The members of the Theta Delta Chapter are always looking to do what is right. Changing the stereotypes around Greek life is one of our goals and we strive to do that in ways other than just risk management," said Chapter President Tommy Weber '20. Now more than ever, it is important to maintain a safe and honest environment for our brotherhood. It is inspiring to see these young men realize the importance of this and accomplish a risk management program that reflects our Beta values and holds every brother accountable. With continued support and dedicated men upholding our Beta Theta Pi values, there is no doubt Theta Delta can remain successful for generations to come. Theta Delta Receives Excellence in Risk Management Award Theta Delta's second consecutive Excellence in Risk Management award, proudly displayed in the Chapter House. A s a result of the Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes Act of 2015, donors who are age 70 1/2 and older may make a direct transfer of all or a portion (subject to limitations) of their required minimum distribution (RMD) from an individual retirement account (IRA) to certain charitable organizations, including the Beta Theta Pi Foundation (BTPF). A direct transfer from an IRA to BTPF not only provides the Chapter with much- needed funding to help support its charitable efforts, it also allows the donor to exclude the gift from taxable income. As an IRA donor, here are your benefits: • The donation amount is a tax-exempt distribution from the IRA. • The donation can be used to pay a pledge. • The donation amount can be used to meet all or a portion of the RMD for the year. • The gift is not subject to charitable gift limitations. • The gift is excluded from adjusted gross income. • The gift is eligible for reduced taxes if you do not itemize deductions. To qualify, you must meet the following requirements: • You must be age 70 1/2 or older at the time the gift was made. • The transfer must be made directly from your IRA custodian to BTPF. • The limitation on charitable IRA transfers is $100,000 annually. • The gift must be an outright gift to BTPF. Before you send your gift, please contact Laura Lednik at the Beta Theta Pi Foundation for further instruction on how to designate your contribution. Laura Lednik: (800) 800-2382, laura.lednik@beta.org Have your custodian mail your check to: Beta Theta Pi Foundation, Theta Delta DEA, 5134 Bonham Road, P.O. Box 6277, Oxford, OH 45056. The information provided above does not constitute tax or legal advice. Please consult your tax advisor. Another Way to Donate to the Beta Theta Pi Foundation Make a Tax-Deductible Contribution Through Your IRA!

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