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eadership Schools make a vital impact on our Chapter. Please make
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to send brothers to Leadership Schools in the future. We appreciate
your generous contributions. YOU are what keeps New Hampshire Beta
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Building Character in SAE
Why Lee Richmond '67 Values His Experience
"As brothers whom I admired and respected graduated, I realized it
was my turn to pass along SAE traditions to the new brothers. It was
a wonderful training ground for the future and I didn't realize how
much at the time," shared Lee Richmond '67.
Lee learned many valuable lessons during his time with New
Hampshire Beta. As a successful pilot, these lessons were useful in
furthering his career and mentoring others. "There is no doubt that
the integrity of character and high ideals of the Sigma Alpha Epsilon
brotherhood helped me to strive and become the person I am today."
During his career, Lee worked for the U.S. Air Force as a pilot and
instructor at various air bases around the world. After retiring from
the Air Force Reserve in 1994, he went on to be a commercial pilot
for Tradewinds Airlines, where he eventually became chief pilot,
instructor, and FAA check airman.
Through the years, Lee has reflected on his fraternity experience.
He recalls wonderful memories of trips down the east coast during
spring break and the brothers who became mentors and lifelong
friends. It is because of these memories that he has wanted to give
back to New Hampshire Beta. "The SAE chapter was an important
part of my life and worth supporting so that other brothers have the
opportunity for similar, positive, character-enriching experiences."
In 2012, Lee's nephew, Scott Fanara '12, graduated from UNH,
where he was also a member of SAE. "Just think—45 years after
me, Scott was also EDA of SAE and also lived on the third floor at 28
Madbury Road!" Lee has been proud of his nephew's involvement in
the chapter and was excited to reunite with Bob Tuveson '67 and
Clint Bean '67 at Scott's graduation. "What a great time sharing our
stories in the dining room as the new SAE brothers were actively
engaged with us!"
Lee and his wife, Sherrie, are both retired and live in Jamestown,
N.C. They are extremely active in their community, volunteering with
various organizations. Their daughters, Karen and Diane, are both
successful in their careers and live close by. Lee and Sherrie have
three grandsons that they enjoy visiting as often as they can. Lee
can be contacted at leefrich@northstate.net.
