Lambda Chapter of Alpha Gamma Rho at the University of Minnesota
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A lan Kluis #1041 was recognized as Lambda's Man of the Year at Founder's Day 2022. Al grew up on a farm in southwest Minnesota, where he was active in 4-H and FFA. He joined Alpha Gamma Rho as a member of the Evasive Eight pledge class in 1971, serving as VNR-Membership for two years. He was elected to Lambda's alumni board in the late '70s, serving a term as its president. Al started his career with the Minnesota Soybean Growers Association and subsequently founded several grain brokerage businesses. He is currently managing director of Kluis Commodity Advisors and Kluis Commodity Publishing. Al and his wife, Lynn, have four children and one grandson. O n July 9, 2022, five foursomes of Lambda brothers met for a golf outing and social at the Ridges at Sand Creek in Jordan, Minnesota. The event was a scholarship fundraiser for the College of Food, Agriculture, and Natural Resource Sciences (CFANS). Michael Berglund #1061 organized the event and welcomes more participants next year! 1. Initiate 18 new members this school year. 2. Finish both semesters in the top five for all IFC fraternities academically. 3. Hold at least two philanthropic events each semester. Grant Balstad Fertile, Minn. Caden Bruzek Belle Plaine, Minn. Caden Carlson Pennock, Minn. Lukas Courson Eyota, Minn. Gus Hasbargen Breckenridge, Minn. Austin Lang Hutchinson, Minn. Levi Lilleberg Atwater, Minn. (Son of Nick Lilleberg #1446) John Novacek Greenbush, Minn. Justin Post Marshfield, Wis. Brett Rosendahl Embarrass, Minn. Weston Schwecke Gibbon, Minn. Will Tipton Cannon Falls, Minn. Lambda's Man of the Year, Alan Kluis #1041. Alumni brothers enjoying our golf outing at the Ridges at Sand Creek. Man of the Year Undergraduate Chapter Goals Lambda Golf Outing and CFANS Scholarship Fundraiser "Not only did it feel like a second home, but it also has so many opportunities for professional development and networking within my field of study." –Gus Hasbargen #1859 "I share many of the same values that the organization stands for. I also wanted to become a part of something bigger than myself." –Weston Schwecke #1855 "Because of the brotherhood that was displayed and the agriculture focus that AGR strives to maintain." –Levi Lilleberg #1851 "To make lifelong connections and develop myself professionally with others who share the same interests and values as myself." –Grant Balstad #1848 Why They Joined WELCOME, NEW MEMBERS