Theta Chi - Iowa State University

T H E A L P H A M U TO M A H AW K Theta Chi Fraternity P.O. Box 2407 Ames, Iowa 50010 Address Service Requested PRSRT STD US Postage PAID Ames IA Permit No. 307 CHAPTER ETERNAL Dr. Philip C. Tully '47 entered Chapter Eternal in September 2014 in Carrollton, Texas. He served as a 1st lieutenant in the Army in occupied Japan following WWII, then received his master's degree from the University of Pittsburgh and his doctorate in chemical engineering from Oklahoma State University in 1964. Phillip worked for the Department of Interior Helium Operations. He loved family, music, teaching, bridge, skiing, and the Tully cabin he built in Colorado. Phillip is survived by his wife, Helen, of Carrollton, two sons and daughters, four grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Earl J. Moore '56 entered Chapter Eternal in the comfort of his home after a 10-year battle with Alzheimer's. Gene C. Porter '57 entered Chapter Eternal at the Mercy Medical Center in Des Moines on September 22, 2014. ALUMNI NEWS Stephen L. Parker '69 retired in June 2014 after 45 years in the electric utility industry, including 31 years at Wisconsin Electric Power Co., where he did electrical engineering and design, power plant maintenance supervision, and state regulatory affairs project licensing. He spent 13 years at American Transmission Company, where he was a manager of state regulatory affairs in regulatory project licensing for transmission lines and substation projects. ATC grew from $600 million to $3.4 billion during his tenure. He and his wife, Margaret, now enjoy retirement with family and friends. "No more 5 a.m. alarm clocks for me!" They celebrated 46 years of marriage in 2014. The couple lives in Oconomowoc, Wis. E-mail: slp4668@gmail.com Where the Cyclones play, our Alpha Mu brothers will gather! Alumni Update Nothing is better than being in Kansas City for basketball. Brothers gathered before the CBE Tournament at the Sprint Center in November. From left, Mike Jacobi '86, Jon Fleming '75, Ritch Steffensmeier '92, Dave Nichols '88, Sean Terrell '93, and Mike Pezzetti '93. Brothers gathered before the Cyclone vs University of Texas football game in Austin in October. From left (first row), Doug Wurster '78, Dennis Tallman '80, Jim Fleming '78, Jon Fleming '75, (second row) Steve Silhanek '79, Tom Manion '79, Lynn Wiese '78, Rick Killion '79, Todd Gutmann '79, and Brandon Cutler '04. Missing from the action but in attendance were Rick Probst '84 and Paul Burgan '78. Ted's Take on Alpha Mu S pring has finally arrived in Iowa and it didn't come a minute too soon. The older I get the less I like to deal with winter weather and all that goes with it. Watching the ups and downs of the Cyclones men's and women's basketball teams did help the time go more quickly. I only wish both teams could have played a little longer in the NCAA tournament. Alpha Mu has been doing well this academic year. We have a house that is nearly full and are looking forward to spring and summer recruitment. Once again we ask that if you know of any good prospects who will be attending ISU this fall that you pass their names along to the recruitment chairman. Just like the Army, we are always looking for a few good men. We will be having our fall tailgate early again this fall and I hope we get a strong turnout like last year. I hope to see you then. I would also like to welcome Alan Terrell '00 to the Alumni Board of Directors. It is always good to have fresh perspectives at our board meetings. Fraternally, Ted Hovda '73 Alumni Corporation President President Ted Hovda '73 Garner, Iowa Vice President Ed Gschneidner '83 Edina, Minn. Re-elected— Congratulations, Ed! Treasurer Alan Terrell '00 Bettendorf, Iowa Elected to the board- Congratulations, Alan! Chapter Advisor Dr. Jon Fleming '75 Ames, Iowa Re-elected— Congratulations, Jon! Directors Larry Buss '68 Logan, Iowa Josh Hibben '02 Des Moines, Iowa Brandon Cutler '04 Otterbein, Ind. Andy Nelson '07 Chanhassen, Minn. Alumni Corporation Board

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