Beta Theta Pi - University of Minnesota

the betA Piper PAge 2 Beta Pi Raises $2,400 in Annual Donations W e are grateful to the following alumni who gave $2,400 in the fall 2016 appeal of our annual giving campaign. The success and achievements of Beta Pi are directly attributed to the support and involvement of its members. The active brothers are grateful for and proud of the donations they receive from alumni. Donations to the annual campaign are separate from the capital campaign, yet equally important for the ongoing success of Beta Pi. If an error has been made in recording the amount of your gift(s), or we have mistakenly omitted your gift, we sincerely apologize. If corrections to your giving records are needed, please contact our campaign coordinator at (785) 843-1661. Thank you, again, for your loyal support. Beta Pi Society ($500 to $999) Jay T. McCluskey '61 Richard L. George '66 Loving Cup Society ($100 to $499) Robert F. Kropp '48 Donald E. McGrath '55 Donn P. Barber '56 Stanley A. Thompson '59 Charlie Champlin '60 Morgan K. Nelson '67 William L. Laakso '69 Joseph J. Kraska '72 George A. Turner '83 David E. Engler '85 Mark L. Nevermann '99 Beta Dragon Society (Up to $99) Kenneth A. Tessmer '48 John B. Rovick '62 Funding projects and retiring debt requires the support of every alumnus—including YOU! Make your annual donation online today at www.btpbetapi.kintera.org/donate. Join Us for Our Monthly Beta Luncheons A ll Betas from across our broad domain residing in the Twin Cites Metro no longer must wait for the annual spring banquet, the summer golf outing, or the holiday banquet to enjoy some serious _kai_ in a relaxing setting! There is another opportunity to enjoy the brotherhood of men that occurs every month. Over the last 15 years, Betas representing a span of many generations and chapters have been getting together regularly for lunch to participate and share in some Beta spirit. This event is held at noon on the second Wednesday of every month at the Dover Restaurant and Bar located in DoubleTree by Hilton at 1500 Park Place Blvd., St. Louis Park, MN 55416. The only exceptions are those months when another major alumni event is scheduled. These luncheons by design are informal, reasonably priced, and held in a welcoming atmosphere. The luncheons have no agenda, and solicitation or fundraising of any kind is strictly not allowed. They are meant to encourage open discussion on any subject and generally provide an opportunity to communicate updates on the local Beta Pi Chapter. The next scheduled luncheon is June 14. For more information, please contact either Bert Leach '52 at (952) 593-0821 or David Stiff, Indiana '77 at (651) 248-8888. Tehaam Adhami Fargo, N.D. Vail Baumer Chanhassen, Minn. Jack Bernick Savage, Minn. Max Bernstein Deephaven, Minn. Duncan Bjerke Leawood, Kan. Logan Breuning Lino Lakes, Minn. Peter Degroot Green Bay, Wis. Evan Ditter Maple Grove, Minn. Josh Dysthe Savage, Minn. Brian Engel Marshfield, Wis. Nick Gionet Edina, Minn. Sujeet Kohli Maple Grove, Wis. Michael Kruse Marshfield, Wis. Robbie Stemler Excelsior, Minn. Anthony Tabet Blaine, Minn. Will Thompson Fargo, N.D. WELCOME TO THE BROTHERHOOD Grant Badger Rochester, Minn. TJ Botten Chicago, Ill. Benton Campbell Anchorage, Alaska Luka Pavlokis Rolling Meadows, Ill. Matt Pillatsch Naperville, Ill. Jake Post Rogers, Minn. Iain Schmitt Atlanta, Ga. Wyatt Sutton Minneapolis, Minn. Will Van Syoc Los Altos, Calif. Daniel Waddell Sioux Falls, S.D. New Members New Initiates The spring 2017 pledge class proudly displays the Beta flag. Alumni attend a recent Beta luncheon. From left: David Stiff, Indiana '77, Bruce Kelley '50, Bill Engelhardt '54, Dick Shinofield '62, Bert Leach '52, Kingsley Ondich '56, Floyd Hagen '60, Bill Luger '50, Bede Clapp '49, Daryl Polley '71, and Bob Harris '52.

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