Illinois Beta Chapter of Sigma Alpha Epsilon at the University of Illinois
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the lion tattler Alumni Enjoy Another Successful PAGO I llinois Beta alumni gathered on September 16-17 for the 2016 Phi Alpha Golf Outing (PAGO). Twenty-four golfers met at Railside Golf Club in Gibson City, Ill., for the 34th annual PAGO and teed off under threatening skies. Minerva smiled on the outing and competition was completed with no rain delay. For the first time in PAGO history, a scramble format was implemented for all but the "Group of Champions"; Rich Myers '74, Gregg Werner '77, and Jerry Gust '78 teamed with Larry Gust for stroke play. Jerry once again claimed the coveted "blue jacket" with a score of 80. The remaining 20 golfers competed in four-man scramble groups. A hotly contested competition was decided at the 19th hole with a Peoria handicap system that only Brother Werner understood. The "Chicken Dinner" team consisted of Charles Reifsteck '80, Kim Larson '81, Brett Heinrich '83, and Scott Ferguson '82. Most of the brothers gathered for the post-round dinner in Champaign, Ill., Friday evening, and a handful of alumni attended the misery that was the Fighting Illini football game against Western Michigan. We were very glad to have Deran Abernathy, University of Texas, Dallas '04, director of alumni and chapter services for ΣAE, and Jake Showalter, Case Western Reserve University '98, director of alumni relations for F&H, as part of this year's PAGO and hope for them to return for many more. We're always interested in adding more participants for each PAGO. As our group ages, we'll likely be switching completely to the scramble format. I encourage you to get a foursome of your pledge brothers together for 2017. More information will be shared early next summer. Phi Alpha, Doug Fink '77 dougf@hkusa.com Join Our List of Loyal Donors I n spring 2016, 14 alumni generously responded to our call for supporting Illinois Beta and donated $2,932. These funds will be used to provide valuable leadership opportunities for active members and help Illinois Beta re-establish itself on campus. Leadership Schools make a vital impact on our chapter. Please make a donation to the educational foundation today so we can continue to send brothers to Leadership Schools in the future. We appreciate your generous contributions. YOU are what keeps Il- linois Beta successful. Contributions are listed below in their cumulative giving level and are in graduation order. 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! Phoenix Club ($1,000 and Above) Thomas C. Crays '58 John J. Carmichael '77 Phi Alpha Club ($500 to $999) Don M. Smart '50 Bill E. Johnson '55 Michael R. Thomas '65 Purple & Gold Club ($250 to $499) Gregory K. McClintock '72 Thomas A. Jepsen '76 Violet Club ($100 to $249) Robert J. Michalak '69 David G. Harris '83 Michael J. Sparacino '84 Christopher G. Bradley '92 Joe S. Chasen '99 Donors (Up to $99) Edward H. McCall '60 Thomas M. Donlan '79 VISIT SAE.NET/DONATE TO GIVE ONLINE