Beta Theta Pi - University of Minnesota

"Mutual aid and assistance is one trait that I believe helps us all in our lives and career. Success, in any form, is rarely achieved on your own. Having strong relationships with family, friends, and colleagues is the foundation for personal growth," he says. Gordy recently relocated to New York from San Francisco and, to his surprise, he moved into the same building as Nate Rice '98. "What a terrific feeling knowing that I had a brother close by," Gordy marvels. Additionally, he took part in establishing the Beta Theta Pi Alumni Association of New York. Because of his quality experience as a collegian and ongoing involvement as an alumnus, Gordy felt it was essential to give back to the capital campaign. He is certain these efforts will impact Beta Pi brothers and their community brothers for years to come. "It's our responsibility to build bridges for those brothers that follow us. Please do what you can—in time, treasury or talent—to support the future success and achievements of Beta Pi and our brothers." He looks forward to seeing the development of the house, since it is such a vital part of the men's experience in Beta Theta Pi. "The chapter house is the heart of the fraternity. Having a central place to come together for ritual, educational, and social endeavors is critical for the long-term growth and success of Beta Pi," Gordy says. He married his husband, Brian, in September 2014. They live in Manhattan with their two "kids," a pit bull named Brady and a French bulldog puppy named Harry. "We're getting a little less sleep these days, but enjoying life to its fullest," Gordy adds. In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with Brian, his brothers, traveling to new places, and exploring New York. E-mail: gordy.abel@gmail.com gordy aBel '97 helPS BuIld a BrIdge (Continued from front) The NorTh Shall INcreaSe: BuIldINg a BrIdge To BeTa PI'S FuTure Add Your Name to Our Growing List of Contributors Today Thank You, Loyal Brothers, for Your Support! W e are deeply grateful to the 146 brothers who have committed $688,324 to The North Shall Increase: Building a Bridge to Beta Pi's Future campaign. These alumni recognize the importance of ensuring the future of Beta Pi and have demonstrated a sense of gratitude for their personal experience. Commitments are still needed from the rest of our alumni to achieve our $750,000 goal. All donors contributing a minimum of $2,500 to the campaign, over a five- year period, will be recognized on a plaque prominently displayed in the chapter house, and all donors will be recognized on printed publications of donor lists. If an error has been made in recording your gift, or your name has been mistakenly omitted or listed improperly, we sincerely apologize. Please contact our campaign coordinator at (785) 843-1661 for corrections. Beta Pi Society ($100,000 and above) Anonymous _kai_ Society ($50,000 to $99,999) Beta Pi Chapter 1889 Society ($25,000 to $49,999) Bob Brunmeier '84 Brent A. Anderson '85 James D. Keeler '89 Gordon Abel '97 Mark D. Churchill '02 Charles J. Eisler '07 Loving Cup Society ($10,000 to $24,999) Bertram G. Leach '52 Gerald T. Carroll '55 J. Bradner Smith '55 William C. Hand '56 Donald M. Sullivan '58 Leroy W. Wangstad '67 William H. Madden Jr. '86 Ed J. Pelava '87 Bradner H. Smith '90 David F. Servais '92 Aaron J. Swanson '94 Sara and Nathan Deno '01 Jeremy A. Weidman '03 Michael C. Southwell '05 Wooglin Society ($5,000 to $9,999) James C. Hogan '51 Harold H. Wylie Jr. '51 Robert E. Harris '52 Gerald R. Wilson '52 Donald E. McGrath '55 J. Dixon Tews '63 Michael W. Loehrer, University of South Dakota '68 David W. Stiff, Indiana University '77 Richard G. Morgan '80 Paul W. Barber '84 Robert M. Morse '91 Michael D. Kokkinen '00 Justin M. Miller '00 Nick R. Gallus '03 Scott J. Heineman '03 Stephen G. Edwards '05 Beta Stars Society ($2,500 to $4,999) Richard B. Weigel '42 Edward D. Clapp '49 Billy and James J. Cashman '50 Jarrold A. Petraborg '51 In memory of George Petraborg '48 John A. Copper '57 Floyd W. Hagen '60 John W. Webber '60 Thomas A. Gruber '62 William S. Milota '63 Wesley F. Chapman '82 Bradley G. Ketz '83 David E. Engler '85 Guy C. Purvis '85 Marc A. Anderson '89 Scott A. Martin '89 Edwin C. Carpenter '90 Guy C. Andrews '92 Scott J. Allen '95 Cloeve and Ryan Demmer '99 Nicholas M. Lampi '99 Kevin J. Mork '00 Todd F. Myers '00 Travis M. Fischer '02 Joshua J. Knudson '04 Paul A. Villella '04 Dustin L. Anderson '05 Nathan J. Duoss '05 Benjamin R. Elliott '05 Branden C. Peterson '05 Tara and Matthew Edgette '06 Adam R. Gilman '06 Brian P. Sondag '06 Jacob Z. Helms '07 Joel Livingood '09 Kenneth J. McDonald '09 Aviran S. Sethi '09 James H. Bainbridge '10 Zachary M. Palen '10 Colin N. Close '13 Jack Liang '13 Reece R. Quesnel '13 Piper Society ($1,000 to $2,499) Bruce R. Kelley '50 In memory of Miles A. Nelson '50 Vernon S. Hoium '55 Donn P. Barber '56 Stanley A. Thompson '59 William G. Westerdahl '59 Bruce Johnson '61 John M. Grewe '62 Delmont M. Johnson '62 Roger N. Johnson '62 Robert W. Benson '63 Richard Shinofield, University of Iowa '63 Jeff O. Stewart '69 E. Walter Slibeck '70 Bruce M. Thorud '70 Jeffrey P. Greiner, Southern Methodist University '80 George A. Turner '83 Gregg E. Robinson '88 Darren J. Wennen '91 Ken Tamura '02 Daniel T. O'Connor '03 Cian N. Chase '08 Adrian Gonzalez '11 Harrison Burton '14 Evan Bong '17 Eric Hirsch '17 Justin K. Schlitz '17 Other Donors (Up to $999) Noah J. Reetz Rebecca Bergner, University of Minnesota Kenneth A. Tessmer '48 William C. Johnson '50 In memory of Miles A. Nelson '50 John R. Cross '52 Charles B. Webber '53 George A. Emslie '54 Donald K. Holton '55 John F. Enghauser II '59 Dennis W. Potter '59 G. Charles Champlin '60 Scott R. Berry '63 Gary E. Thorp '63 William L. Valentine '63 J. Mark Walker '63 John H. Avery '64 Morgan K. Nelson '67 William L. Laakso '69 Bob Stein '69 In memory of Morrie Sigel '68 James C. Carter '70 Jeffrey D. Ohm '70 George J. Pratt, Ph.D. '70 John W. Walsh '70 Paul N. Pasqua '73 Aaron Jastrow '87 BJ Miller, University of Wisconsin '87 David. A. Horner '91 Jason Gylland '95 Ivan R. Weiss Jr. '97 Patrick B. Markey '98 Troy T. Svihl '98 Mark L. Nevermann '99 Richard M. Norton '03 JB Scherpelz, Miami University '05 Christopher Gables '08 Shaun P. Fernandes '12 Pablo B. Leitzman '12 Ryan A. Marek '12 Marc Skjervem, Illinois State '12 Michael R. Danley '13 Thomas K. Johnson '17 Contribute to Beta Pi online at http://btpbetapi. kintera.org/ donate caMPaIgN STaTuS aT-a-glaNce aS oF auguST 21, 2015 $750,000 caMPaIgN goal $688,324 ToTal coMMITMeNTS 146 coNTrIBuTorS 17% ParTIcIPaTIoN Visit Us Online f betathetapisocietymn.org f Beta Theta Pi Alumni – University of Minnesota Homecoming Friday, September 25 5:00 p.m. The chapter house will be open for visitors. 6:30 p.m. University of Minnesota Parade and Beta Mini-Reunions Tip: Call a brother and reunite back at the house. Friends and family are encouraged to attend. L e s s tha n $62,000 a w a y fro m g o a l

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