Sigma Alpha Epsilon - University of Montana

MONTANA BETA CHAPTER OF SIGMA ALPHA EPSILON P.O. BOX 3343 MISSOULA, MT 59806 Address service requested BETA BEAT Sigma Alpha Epsilon s University of montana Chapter Grand Printer L. Bowler '64 entered Chapter Grand on April 28, 2014. He taught at the University of Missouri Journalism School through May 2013. Visit printerbowler.org to view Printer's writings, songs, and more. He is survived by his wife, Kim, and children, Barley and Liam. Alumni News Maurice P. Volkman '45 is 92 years old and lives in Missoula. Unfortunately he's unable to attend SAE functions anymore but still loves to hear news from Montana Beta. David A. Leuthold '54 sold his family ranch in 2013 so he's retired again. David's wife, Carolyn, died in 2012, so he's been writing her life stories, as well as his own and some other family members'. He teaches adult education classes and travels to destinations such as the Panama Canal on a family cruise, Western China, and summers on the Stillwater River. Gary G. Fish '62 is still involved in theater. He's currently acting in the Neil Simon play, "Last of the Red Hot Lovers." Gary has previously acted in the musical "The Mystery of Edwin Drood" and plans to act in "Sylvia" this fall. He and his wife, Alaete, live in Livingston, Mont., and have two sons, David and Daniel. E-mail: grizzfishes@wispwest.net Rick A. Ashworth '71 retired in June after 34 and a half years as an educator and 20 and a half as principal. He and his wife, Linda, plan on traveling, seeing their four grandkids, and doing whatever they want. "Both of us are healthy, so we want to cross some things off our bucket list." Rick and Linda live in Helena, Mont. E-mail: rlashworth@gmail.com William R. Griffiths '80 reports that his daughter, Kelly, was married in the spring and his son, Will, joined the Army National Guard, so the nest is empty. He and his wife, Kris, live in Walnut Creek, Calif., and welcome visitors in the Bay Area. E-mail: griffithsranch@att.net Attention '60s MontAnA BetA AluMni O ur seventh reunion for all '60s Montana Beta alumni will be held August 21 and 22 in Big Fork, Montana. Friday night's event will be at the Garden Bar and Saturday's event will be at the Marina Cay. If you didn't receive our first notice, contact Dick Ford '64 at dickford94596@gmail.com or (925) 876-8625 with your contact information (e-mail, home address, and phone number). Thank you. Join Our Alumni Luncheons W estern Montana alumni, join us at our monthly alumni luncheon every second Thursday of the month at the chapter house, 1120 Gerald St., at 11:45 a.m. The next luncheon is scheduled for November 13. Contact Alumni Association President John Greener '79 at (815) 459-0099 with questions. WEBSITE www.umsae.net FACEBOOK ΣAE - Montana Beta f 8 Alumni Update House Director Brings New Dynamic to Montana Beta H aving a house director at Montana Beta has really improved the inner workings and mechanical needs of 1120 Gerald. The house director allows members a line of communication to the local alumni and prioritizes our requests for the house. She is also able to communicate with F and H about budgets and certain needs of the house much easier than the members are able to. The addition of Tara Nicholson as house director last spring is one of the best decisions we have made. She is able to help us with the logistical running of the house. Whether we need a plumber for a leaky pipe or an appointment for yearly fire alarm inspection, Tara is there to set up these meetings, always done in a very timely manner. With Tara performing these duties for the chapter, it takes a lot of stress off the active members and lets us focus on improving the chapter and the brotherhood as a whole. It has also been very easy to communicate with Tara about house workings and her kitchen work, which is always flawless. The very organized nature of the house director position has kept the house running smoother than ever before. By having a knowledgeable and experienced adult to talk to about any issues or successes allows us to shine as the best fraternity on campus. Fraternally, Jonathan Scheidegger '16 House Manager

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