Beta Theta Pi - University of Missouri

The Zeta Phi House Corporation P.O. Box 221 Chesterfield, MO 63006-0221 address service requested Attention: This newsletter is intended for Zeta Phi alumni and parents. If your son is still attending the University of Missouri, he will receive a copy at the chapter house. If he has graduated, please send us his permanent address to update our records. Thank you. Zeta Phi MeMory and our Mystic shrine Robert C. Bueker '54 – May 2021 Richard N. Ellis '55 – June 21, 2021 Forrest G. Wright Jr. '57 – June 2021 Jon S. Paden '58 – October 18, 2021 James D. Lawler '60 – March 14, 2020 James' mass will be on Saturday, June 11, 2022, at noon. Please visit forevermissed. com/james-douglas-lawler/about for more information. aluMni news Hank W. Robertson '51 sold his car dealership in 2004 and retired after 51 years of business. His wife, Betsy, passed away on January 30, 2011, just before the Joplin tornado. In October 2020, Hank sold their home of 60 years and moved to an independent senior living facility in Joplin, Mo. He celebrated his 93rd birthday on February 1, 2022! Bob C. Baker '53 lives in Darien, Conn., with his wife of 62 years; they are well and pleased with life. They have four children and 10 grandchildren. At age 90, Bob is interested in connecting with any living brothers from his pledge class. "My best to all at 520 College, where I lived for four years." Email: rcbjhb2@msn.com Billy C. Price '63 retired three years ago after more than 50 years in marketing/advertising. Billy was chairman of a company in Cincinnati that his wife (Tri Delta) started in 1985. They have four great, successful kids and eight grandchildren. Billy lives in Cincinnati, Ohio, fondly remembers his 1955 pledge class, and still attends Mizzou football games. Email: bill.price@empowermm.com Ray P. Ward '64 is retired from 50 years in marketing and advertising. His son and two grandsons were Zeta Phi brothers, and he has fond memories of his brothers and the achievements and shenanigans they shared. Ray lives in Wildwood, Mo. Email: rward@hlkagency.com Greg L. Larsen '83 retired from Shell Oil Company in 2018 after 34 years of service. He lives in Lampe, Mo. Email: glarsen81@yahoo.com David W. Litteken '88 has returned to Edina, Minn., after living and working in China and Singapore for nine years. "A wonderful adventure, but excited to be back near family and friends in the Midwest." Email: david.littleken@gmail.com T o form a unified voice for Mizzou fraternities in the face of harsh treatment by MU administrators, Zeta Phi alumni took the initiative and reached out to their counterparts at several other leading fraternities. These Missouri fraternity alumni founded a new organization to represent and promote the interests of the Greek system. Dubbed the "Mizzou Greek Alliance, Inc." (MGA), the new organization was formed in late 2021 and incorporated in Missouri as a 501(c)(6) organization, akin to a local chamber of commerce; the organization has applied for 501(c)(3) status. As of this writing, 10 chapters have joined or agreed to join, including Beta, Phi Delta, ATO, and Sigma Nu. From its mission statement, MGA's purpose is "to strengthen the level of support for fraternities and enhance the fraternity experience at the University of Missouri. This will be accomplished by establishing a forum for open dialogue among fraternity alumni and undergraduates; reviewing and adopting best practices; and engaging in a constructive, ongoing, and collaborative working relationship with University of Missouri administration to develop and implement policies and procedures to ensure fairness and due process for fraternities and their members. These efforts will result in stronger fraternities that will benefit the entire University of Missouri community." The first president of the new organization is former Zeta Phi House Corporation President Bob Selsor '82. Steve McCarten '95, a former Missouri Students Association president, serves as the organization's secretary. The group has already initiated discussions with University administrators about reforming the way Greek organizations are managed at MU as well as exchanged information about vendors, property managers, and other professional services available to the Greek community. Zeta Phi House Corporation President (and MGA board member) Steve Gardner '79 commented, "The collaboration and energy coming from the new organization is inspiring and has already had a tangible impact on the welfare of the fraternity system, and the Beta house in particular." Alumni wishing to financially support the new organization may reach out to the organization's treasurer, Chuck Linn (ATO), at cjlinnkc@me.com. MGA's expected expenses will include training and education for MU Greek houses related to hazing, alcohol, and Title IX issues as well was public relations and other professional services. Mizzou Greek Alliance Betas Found Greek Umbrella Organization Alumni Update We want to keep you up to date on all things Beta Theta Pi! Right now, we only have 30% of email addresses for our living alumni. Please email updatemyrecord@penningtonco.com to join our email list today! Do we have your email address?

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