Alpha Gamma Rho - Penn State University

ΑΓΡ gamma crescent Gamma Chapter of alpha Gamma rho fraternity at penn State | fall 2022 Inside 2-3 exeCutive Board 3 alumni update 4 new memBerS 5 alumni SpotliGht MOVING FORWARD The active chapter is learning from their recent social issue that occurred this spring. This process has made the chapter stronger; members are living up to all the obligations set by both Penn State and the AGR National Office. This work ethic and attitude is making them Better Men, and I look forward to working with them to grow even stronger in this area. NATIONAL CONVENTION The AGR National Convention was held this past July in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. I joined several active brothers in attendance, and we came away with many new ideas to help make Gamma Chapter stronger while enjoying all that Milwaukee had to offer. One area of focus that you will hear more about in the future is the new "Standards of Chapter Excellence" program geared toward helping our chapter develop better training and programming. More details from AGR National will come soon. HOMECOMING MEETING, TAILGATE Our Homecoming business meeting was held October 16 via Zoom, and we also held a Gamma alumni tailgate prior to the White Out game versus Minnesota. We had a strong alumni turnout for the tailgate, and it was great to meet up again with alumni fellowship. Thank you to all who participated, and a HUGE shoutout to Brothers Todd Grice '81 (Γ1154) and Kevin Culver '82 (Γ1189) for hosting the tailgate. WE NEED HELP! For chapter house maintenance, we plan to replace the worn-out fascia outside—one side per year until complete. We're also replacing the furniture, carpeting, and drapes in the Great Hall, a goal we've named the "Make Great Hall Great Again" campaign. The alumni board is personally matching alumni donations to fund this project. The extent of updates will depend on financial support, so please consider a contribution. JOIN OUR ALUMNI GROUP I encourage all alumni to get involved with the Gamma alumni group. We are always accepting help, which you can give in many ways. Some give their time, others give their expertise and advice, and others financially support the chapter. If you would like to become more involved, please contact me or others on the board. We would love to hear from you. Fraternally, John "Mega" Merenick '86 (Γ1236) Chris Deitrich '21 (Γ1876), John Merenick '86 (Γ1236), and Dave Lucak '21 (Γ1880) attend the National AGR Convention in Milwaukee. AGR tailgates before the Minnesota game! From left: John Baugher '13 (Γ1633), Jock Schaefer '87 (Γ1251), John Merenick '86 (Γ1236), Nate Nourse '68 (Γ1235), Kevin Culver '82 (Γ1189), Todd Grice '81 (Γ1154), and Chris Baugher '80 (Γ1146). From left: John Merenick '86 (Γ1236), Jim Valent '90 (Γ1292), Jock Schaefer '87 (Γ1251), Tom Oliver '65 (Γ1313), Matt Quesenberry '90 (Γ1295), and Nate Nourse '68 (Γ1235). Gamma Chapter Is Strong Active Chapter, Alumni, and House Demonstrate Growth

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