Alpha Gamma Rho - University of Arkansas

REBUILDING ON A PROUD PAST Thank You, Generous Alpha Iota Brothers W e sincerely thank the following Brothers and friends for their dedication to the Alpha Iota campaign. These alumni recognize the importance of ensuring the future of the Alpha Iota Chapter and have demonstrated a sense of gratitude for their personal experience. Commitments are still needed from the rest of our alumni to achieve our campaign goal and complete this major project. All donors contributing a minimum of $2,500 or more to the campaign, over a five-year period, will be recognized on a plaque prominently displayed in the Chapter House. 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 (785) 843-1661. Thank you, loyal alumni! The Order of Crescent ($50,000 and above) James E. Mitchell '72 In memory of Danny Metz '67 and Don Metz '70 J. Kirk Thompson '72 Mark Waldrip '74 The Order of Pink Rose ($25,000 to $49,999) Pendergrass Family Gift John P. Pendergrass '73 Eric L. Pendergrass '99 Greg Satterfield '74 Kevin Barrows '78 In memory of Gary Dabbs The Order of Shamrock ($15,000 to $24,999) Jerry B. Burkett '76 In memory of Gary Groce The Order of Green and Gold ($10,000 to $14,999) Gary F. Norris '60 In memory of Larry Fry and Charles Sax James E. Burton '62 In memory of Danny Metz Jim Marrs '62 Rodney D. Baker '72 William N. Groce '72 In memory of Gary Groce and Nolan Groce '46 Looney Family Gift Charles Looney '74 Chris Looney '02 The Order of Shield ($5,000 to $9,999) Paul R. Noland '52 In honor of Mother Moore Leamon D. Williams '55 Roy Runyan Jr. '63 In memory of Jake Phillips and Glenn Will Russell O. Black '64 Kenneth J. May '66 Everett I. Rogers '68 Douglas L. Threlkeld '71 Clarence H. Overbay '72 In memory of Steven Bennett Charles J. Peacock IV '77 Bullington Family Gift Roy Lynn Bullington '78 Jeremy Bullington '01 Reece B. Bailey '04 Jeff Pratt '04 Fendley Ragland '04 Nathaniel L. Sullivan '07 The Order of Lamp and Tree ($2,500 to $4,999) Joe L. Keathley '65 In memory of Alan and and Tim Pack Wayland H. Holloway '66 William R. McDonald '70 Brent Howton '72 Corbin L. Brown '89 Jay Mirus '00 Casey Rogers '00 Russell Harding '02 The Order of Loyal Brotherhood ($1,000 to $2,499) John P. Verkamp '83 Levon Ogden III '97 K. William Schuhknecht '00 Samuel D. Roberts '09 John J. Forsyth '10 Jordan R. Thomas '10 Matthew Beck '11 William E. Maples '11 Dillon L. Mizer '11 Justin Olsen '11 Dakota J. Sloan '11 Bryce A. Theby '11 David Harris '12 Adam Jackson '12 Austen Ward '12 Campaign Status At-a-Glance As of August 8, 2013 Campaign Goal $1,000,000 Total Commitments $416,400 Mailable Alumni 710 Total Contributors 62 The Order of the 1931 AGR Club (Up to $999) J.O. Hoggard '59 Marc S. Allison, Missouri State '03 Zachary M. Smith '09 Andrew P. Bailey '10 Tyler C. Brents '10 Tanner A. Clow '10 James Fitzsimmons '10 Kade Haygood '10 Chandler H. Ault '11 Caleb Smith '12 Alpha Iota Alumnus Encourages Others to Get Involved Help Now Will Benefit Future Workers of Agriculture C orbin Brown '89 says that being a Brother of the Alpha Iota Chapter meant more than just being in a fraternity. It meant joining a group of men who valued education, not depending on mom and dad to completely earn their college degree. The Brothers marched to the beat to a different drum than other fraternity men at Arkansas, achieving a sense of pride from being Alpha Iota members. "I felt like I should be held to a higher standard. Just by attending the University of Arkansas I felt like I 2 ALPHA IOTA was getting a superior education compared to other schools in Arkansas." Alpha Iota opened doors for Corbin's career. After graduation, he worked with the State Plant Board, Farm Bureau, and the co-op boards outside his local county. "AGR introduced me to the movers and shakers of Arkansas agriculture and allowed me to learn and become a part of it."

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