Sigma Alpha Epsilon - University of New Hampshire

new hampshire beta chapter My NH Beta Experience R I C H A R D W . H A R M O N ' 8 1 Thank You, Loyal Brothers PHOENIX CLUB ($1,000 and above) Robert W. Hicks '55 PHI ALPHA CLUB ($500 to $999) Robert F. Dillon, M.D. '45 John H. Smith '50 * Bruce H. Barber '51 Roger M. Bougie '56 * Alan J. Hollander '90 PURPLE & GOLD CLUB ($250 to $499) * Dominic F. Ross Jr. '54 Derek H. Heins '57 Steven P. Wentzell '69 * Jay S. Gibson '72 * Keith A. Caulfield '87 VIOLET CLUB ($100 to $249) Steve Sikorski Lloyd S. Farwell '45 * Douglas P. Blake '52 * Charles A. Daunt Jr. '52 Charles H. Forsaith Jr. '52 Louis J. Kochanek '52 Emilio A. Casellas '53 Milton R. Kirste '55 Basil H. Bourque '56 Robert J. Narkis '56 * Ronald P. Courtney '57 David B. Gustafson '59 Robert H. Rusch '60 * William Y. Doran '62 Maynard A. Plamondon '62 * Richard A. Chartrain '63 James L. Ball '65 Robert H. Walther '65 * H. Thacher Linke '67 Kenneth R. Clark '68 Chesley F. Durgin Jr. '69 * Daniel P. Naylor '73 Scott W. Colwell '80 Jeffrey T. Growney '82 James V. Regan '83 Alan D. Beaulieu '85 Robert D. Schuler Jr. '85 Mark J. Holbrock '86 Michael E. Dambach '88 Douglas T. Mattle '90 * James A. Mullevey '97 DONORS (Up to $99) * Vaughan O. Stevens '41 Robert E. Belford '50 William F. Shea Jr. '53 Peter R. Greer '62 John F. Carty '64 Creed R. Terry '66 Lee F. Richmond '67 * Jeffrey F. Hatch '68 Ronald K. Hall '69 * Randall T. Mudge '69 * Brian G. McDevitt '76 Anthony J. Leocha '77 Loukas N. Nakos '83 *Fall 2014 donor I would not have continued in, or finished college, were it not for NH Beta. It was the defining point in my time at UNH, provided the framework and support for my time there, and defined my entire college experience, which did not really start until I pledged in my sophomore year. I was working part time while going to school and not feeling particularly connected to the UNH campus. I never even considered a fraternity until I ran into an older friend going to class one day, who suggested I stop by SAE that evening. I was out of housing options, and so was another student who sat next to me in the class I was attending that day. He and I ended up pledging together, starting that evening, and he has become a friend I have valued for the last thirty-some years. I learned more about dealing with and understanding people with like and different mindsets at NH Beta than perhaps at any other point in my life. One was immediately immersed with fifty or so other individuals who shared the common bond of SAE, and sometimes not much else. You were immediately exposed to situations, people, and opportunities that you would not find elsewhere on campus. Looking back, it was an opportunity to grow as a person and grow as a group of individuals, all while we all thought we were just having an enormous amount of fun. I found during my time as social chairman and eminent archon that the chapter was a self-governing body. If someone got a bit out of line, the rest of the chapter would usually provide the necessary correction, so that whatever transgression occurred would not happen again. Of course, I do also remember having a little guidance at times from the UNH authorities when they suggested we chat for a few minutes. There are a lot of special memories of my time at NH Beta. But I am sure, as every brother either before or after me would attest to, these are best left as special memories at that moment in time and not published, but kept by those involved as a form of bond (even though the statute of limitations on some memories might by now have expired). A lot of brothers from my era are still in the New England area, and there are occasional golf outings and get-togethers at Homecoming where we revisit some stories we might have forgotten. In my case, I have seen history repeat itself at NH Beta, as my son, David '13, pledged SAE a few years back. I am happy to see that his experience has mirrored my own. He has a great group of real friends made at NH Beta, many of whom I have come to know and admire as solid representatives of what SAE stands for, and it too provided a great platform for his college experience. All of the local alumni were very happy to hear that the house and chapter was to be re-established at UNH. It is nice to see the house back and on apparently solid financial footing. These kids are doing a tremendous job and are really acting as real estate managers in addition to just being students and brothers. It is a lot of responsibility for them, but also provides a great learning experience as well." Richard lives in Exeter, N.H., and can be reached via e-mail at rwharmon@aol.com. T hank you to our loyal alumni who responded to the chapter's fall 2014 appeal by contributing $2,375 with 17 gifts. Your support makes a difference in the future of New Hampshire Beta as Sigma Alpha Epsilon reestablishes itself at the University of New Hampshire. Contributors from the fall are listed below in their giving level by graduation year. If an error has been made in recording the amount of your gift, please contact our campaign coordinator at (785) 843-1661. Thank you for your support! Give online at www.sae.net/donate

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