Alpha Gamma Rho - University of Minnesota

LAMBDA CRESCENT | Fall 2022 Lambda recognizes our 50-year initiates from 1970, 1971, and 1972 at Founder's Day. Back row, from left: Arlen Knott #1042, Craig Fields #1055, Gene Gilman #1037, Joe Folsom #1036, Michael Guggisberg #1032, Merlin Mackenthun #1024, Tom Dybing #1023, and Gordon Ruskell #1026. Front row: Steve Clarke #1035, Alan Halverson #992, Richard Nelson #1029, Al Kluis #1041, and Bob Sonnek #1052. On June 9, Lambda brothers participate in the fifth annual Nick Lilleberg #1446 Memorial Golf Open at the Little Crow Golf Resort in Spicer, Minnesota. The event raises funds for the Lilleberg Family Foundation. A s you are likely aware, Lambda has launched a fundraising campaign entitled Step Up, Secure Lambda's Future. The need for this campaign was largely driven by the necessity of debt retirement and development of the Clocker property. CAMPAIGN PROGRESS AND GOALS The Lambda Alumni Corporation has been repaying residual debt from the 2014 house reconstruction project that has a remaining balance of ~$350,000 from a total project cost of nearly $3.5 million. In addition, another $350,000 of debt was assumed with the Clocker property acquisition and demolition of the house. The Lambda Alumni Corporation has concept plans for the development of the Clocker property into a parking lot and landscaping. Preliminary estimates for this project are $350,000. With an additional $200,000 for chapter house maintenance, expenses, and contingencies, a campaign goal of $1.25 million was established. As of August 31, Lambda Brothers have pledged more than $900.000 – nearly three-quarters of the way to our $1.25 million campaign goal. We believe the goal is attainable through widespread support of Lambda brothers. All individual donations exceeding $2,500 will be recognized on the donor wall located just outside of the chapter room. Donations from the 2014 and 2022 campaigns will be combined for recognition purposes. To make a gift or pledge to the Lambda Alumni Corporation online, please visit tinyurl.com/Lambda-AlumniCorp. To donate toward the AGR Lambda Educational Foundation, visit tinyurl.com/Lambda-FDN. FOUNDER'S DAY 2022 Lambda welcomed a return to Founder's Day following two years of a downsized event due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Founder's Day 2022 was held at the Minnesota Horse and Hunt Club in rural Scott County on April 9. Founder's Day was held at the Minnesota Horse and Hunt club on April 9 with nearly 150 collegiates, alumni, spouses and guests present. Scholarship and Man of the Year presentations and photos can be found within this newsletter. AGR NATIONAL CONVENTION The Alpha Gamma Rho National Convention was held on July 27-29 in Milwaukee. Lambda Chapter received high honors for Academic Excellence, Communications, Lifelong Membership Development, Best Feature Story – Crescent newsletter, and House Director Management. These awards and numerous other accomplishments contributed to Lambda being recognized as the runner-up to the prestigious Sleeter Bull Most Improved Chapter Award. LAMBDA BROTHER ELECTED TO U.S. CONGRESS Brother Bradley Finstad #1473 of New Ulm defeated Jeff Ettinger, former Hormel CEO, in a special election to fill the open First District seat following the death of U.S. Representative Jim Hagedorn. Fraternally, Keith Wolf #1142 Campaign Chairman A Look at Lambda in 2022

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