Beta Theta Pi - Miami University

PAGE 3 2017 2018 Summer 2016: Onsite coordinator (Beta staff) begins recruiting upperclassman Fall 2016: Chapter house rented to another fraternity Fall 2016: Upperclassmen recruitment begins January 2017: Freshmen recruitment begins Spring 2017: Entire re-founding father class begins training/orientation/ pledging into Beta Theta Pi Summer 2017: Begin 14-month renovation/addition project to chapter house August 2018: Chapter occupies newly renovated chapter house Fall 2018: House dedication and celebrate 100 years at 200 E. High St. Martin P. Dixon II '90 Jay Rock '92 Ben Beshear '01 Justin R. Beck '02 William E. Rutledge '05 The 1839 Society ($2,500 to $4,999) Ken & Judy Pierce In honor of Tom Pierce '77 Brian Breittholz William D. Shardelow '55 James F. Sommer '57 In memory of John F. Sommer '53 Barry H. Kent '58 In memory of Larry Binkley '58 and Jim Cushman '58 James R. "Jim" McClanahan '60 James R. Robertson, M.D. '66 In memory of Terrence C. Graves '67 Thomas H. Edwards '74 Steven A. Smith '75 Jay Ellis '77 Noel A. Follrath '78 David S. Gillreath '78 Lou Mohn '78 John C. Hart '81 Jack Weston '02 Philip S. Fernandez '06 * indicates level when challenge is met You don't have to look far to notice the newly renovated Fiji house, new Evans Scholars house, new residence halls, and modern apartment buildings going up all over Oxford. As all homes eventually do, 200 East High Street is showing its age and is no longer competitive with other housing in Oxford. To this end, we have developed a comprehensive plan to address the needs of the undergraduates today and for many years to come. It gives us great pleasure to announce the Forever Alpha capital campaign. With a $4 million goal, early commitments from alumni and friends now total more than $2.2 million! Alumni who came before us provided the tradition that each of us made our own. We were given the opportunity to join Alpha and be a part of a special brotherhood and tradition that is forever. This is the chance in our lives to repay what Beta provided us. Those of us who enjoyed the brotherhood, camaraderie, and support of our chapter will forever owe a debt of gratitude for that unique experience. Now is the time to join us and provide the same wonderful experience to a new generation of Betas at Miami. In the coming weeks, you will receive information detailing the project and the ways in which you may help. We hope you will join our growing list of loyal supporters who wish to ensure the lasting impact of Alpha. Yours in ___kai___, Campaign Chairmen Jeff Newton '77, #1609 newton1609@yahoo.com Tom Pierce '77, #1610 tpiercersn@aol.com Forever Alpha It's no wonder why Mitch wanted to impart this special opportunity for his Alpha brothers; his love for Beta is clear. In his address as the commencement speaker at the 2010 Farmer School of Business graduation, he proudly relayed, "The most important experience that I had in my years at Miami happened at 200 East High Street." Mitch is the co-founder of Danaher Corporation and served as president from 1984 to 1990. He has been a member of the board of directors since 1983, serving as chairman of the executive committee since 1984. (Continued from page 1) Mitch Rales '78 to Match 20% of Every New Dollar Donated (Continued from page 1) Your Gift $2,500 $5,000 $10,000 $15,000 $25,000 $50,000 Challenge Result $3,000 $6,000 $12,000 $18,000 $30,000 $60,000

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