Phi Delta Theta - University of Missouri

2 THE MO ALPHA PHI Geor ge A Lo ng III, In diana Alpha 1413 G e o r g e A L o n g , I n d i a n a B e t a 1 0 / 1 9/ 1 2 0 8 # 3 3 2 G r a n v i l l e M o o d y J r . I l l i n o i s E t a , 3 / 7 / 1 9 1 4 # 2 3 2 G e o r g e A L o n g J r . , I l l i n o i s E t a , 6 / 6 / 1 9 39 # 58 6 E d w a r d C . L o y , I n d ia n a T h e t a , 4 / 5 / 1 9 3 4 # 5 0 4 H er b e r t S t r a w b r i d g e , I n d i a n a T h et a , 4 / 1 9 / 1 9 3 6 # 5 3 1 R o b e r t S t r a w b r i d g e , I n d i a n a T h e t a , 3 / 1 8 / 1 9 3 7 # 5 3 9 R u s s e l l S t r a w b r i d g e , I n d i a n a T h et a , 4 / 2 7 / 1 9 4 7 # 7 4 9 D a l l a s R y a n L o ng , F l o r i d a G a m m a , 4 / 2 2 / 2 0 0 7 # 1 6 6 3 After several years of overseas medical volunteer work, Adam ended up founding Global First Responder in 2013. GFR, a registered secular 501(c)(3) non-government organization, focuses on providing medical and humanitarian relief aid to countries around the world. Over the years, GFR expanded services to include community infrastructure improvement projects, disaster relief efforts, refugee relief work, and health care education services. GFR has worked in over 18 countries—and that list grows every year. Most recently, GFR worked in the Amazon River basin, where the team provided medical clinics and health education in multiple villages deep in the Amazon along with a hard-working construction team that built a 1,500-square-foot school in a small river-front village in one week, as well as sent teams to Liberia for medical relief and to Moldova for refugee relief work in Ukraine. Phi Delta Theta brothers have also joined Adam on GFR's relief missions. Adam comes from a long tradition of Phi Delta Theta; his father, two uncles, and all three brothers were members of the Missouri Alpha Chapter. No matter which walk of life Adam is on, Missouri Alpha is right there with him. Adam just returned from Liberia, where he was joined by a recent graduate and member of Missouri Alpha, Mike Ruesler '15. "Over the years, I've been fortunate to meet many more Phis from the chapter and bring them on our mission trips." Micah Anderson '22, currently a senior at the university and a fellow Phi, also joined Adam on the trip to the Amazon. "The skilled and dedicated volunteers are what make our organization unique. We have the capability and desire to assist in a variety of situations across the globe, and that's something we are all very proud of. GFR has grown over the years with volunteers from across the world serving in a multitude of situations, so I'm looking forward to seeing the lengths that we will cover the next 10 years," Adam enthused. When he's not serving in the field, Adam works at the University of Missouri Hospital as well as the Harry S. Truman Veterans Hospital, both in Columbia. Interested in learning more about GFR and Adam's missions? Check out the GFR website at www.globalfirstresponder.org or contact Adam at adam@gogfr.org. (Continued from page 1) "Don't be afraid to get out and see the world; it's an amazing place with lots of great people. If you feel compelled to get involved, whether that's with a relief organization, NGOs, Peace Corps, or even military service, just know that those efforts are very needed. Plus, it's a great experience that holds value later in life." Thank You, Loyal Donors! ADD YOUR NAME TO THE LIST AND SUPPORT MO ALPHA TODAY PAYING IT FORWARD 0 15 PROUD PROUD C E L E B R AT I N G 150 YEARS OF MO ALPHA Legacy Circle ($100,000 and above) M. Ray Thomasson '52 In honor of the Pledge Class of 1948 Founders Circle ($50,000 to $99,999) John L. Carter '85 Phi Circle ($25,000 to $49,999) Christopher C. Hackman '93 MO Alpha Circle ($15,000 to $24,999) George H. Wood Jr. '68 Scroll Circle ($10,000 to $14,999) Byron Spencer Jr. '51 In memory of Byron Spencer '17 In honor of Richard H. Spencer '52 Jim F. Summers Jr. '65 Jason C. Stout '93 Tyler P. Alcorn '97 Sword & Shield Circle ($5,000 to $9,999) J. Percy Huston IV '82 In honor of Ed Numbe Rick W. Wright '84 Jim B. Hagemeister '85 Gregory S. Maday '86 Mark A. Ladd '98 Tiger Circle ($2,500 to $4,999) Ed Travis '56 Robert Dierberg '61 Ted Jacoby '62 In memory of Fred Wrinkle '62 Dan K. Erdel '71 Kenneth P. Aston Jr. '81 Greg Thackery '85 and Doug Thackery '88 In memory of Steve Thackery '75 Gregory W. Boehne '91 Travis Condict '93 Kip R. Underwood '94 Brandon J. Boulware '98 Mark R. Brandom '00 Mike Ruesler '15 In memory of Cameron Perkins '14 Sam R. Woodruff '15 Brotherhood Circle ($1,000 to $2,499) John H. Shackelford '50 Jack W. Moreland '57 In Memory of James M. Fry '57 Robert H. Haubein Jr. '62 In memory of F.R. Wrinkle M. Bruce McClelland '65 Charles D. Medelberg '80 In memory of Manuel Drumm '51 Kent A. Knabe '82 John D. Miles, M.D. '83 Kevin M. Crane '84 In honor of Phil Jacob '83 Richard C. Rhyner '85 Robert J. Rhyner '87 Boyd A. Green '93 Jeffrey D. LaHue '93 Jonathan Gilmore '94 Peter F. Keiser '01 Matthew J. Milbach '03 Ryan C. Lommel '14 In memory of Cameron Perkins '14 James L. Burst III '15 W e are deeply grateful to the following Missouri Alpha brothers for committing $311,236 to the Proud – Celebrating 150 Years of Missouri Alpha campaign. These brothers recognize that successes and achievements of Phi Delta Theta are directly attributed to the support and involvement of its members. The active brothers are grateful for and proud of the support they receive from their alumni. All donors contributing a minimum of $1,000, will be recognized on a plaque prominently displayed in the chapter house. Donors who give a minimum of $1,000 will be listed in our publications. If an error has been made in recording your gift, or your name has been mistakenly omitted or listed improperly, we sincerely apologize. Please advise our campaign coordinator at rkimsey@penningtonco.com. Gifts of any size are encouraged and appreciated as we work together to set Missouri Alpha up for success well into the future. Campaign Status at a Glance As of July 6, 2022 $500,000 Goal $311,236 Written Commitments 48 Total Contributors 1,277 Active Alumnae

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