Kappa Alpha Order - University of Texas

Honoring our Legacy, Securing our Future Lee Society ($100,000 and above) Les L. Allison '73 Joe B. Thornton '79 D. Kent Lance Jr. '80 William C. Montgomery '81 Ammen Society ($50,000 to $99,999) Jerry R. Reed '61 Richard S. Hill '75 John S. Delatour '78 Michael J. Lafitte '80 Jim McBride '80 Faithful Knight Society ($25,000 to $49,999) Bolivar C. Andrews '56 John S. Hartman '61 Joel H. Robuck '61 Robert F. "Rob" See Jr. '61 Ronald P. Cuenod Jr. '78 R. Scott Dennis '78 Gregory P. Pipkin '78 In honor of Kent Lance '80 Richard C. Gartner '79 Daniel O. Chesnut '80 David G. Runnels '80 Randy O'Donnell '81 D. Randall Stepp '81 Bruce E. Walker '81 Ronald D. Deyo '83 Robert B. Dozier '83 Herbert T. Odom III '83 Walter H. Snider III '83 G. Stacy Smith '87 Michael R. Dike '89 Christopher C. Juban '91 Mark E. Burroughs '94 John S. Bundy '97 1883 Founders Society ($10,000 to $24,999) Joe M. Bailey '61 Richard H. Bundy '71 Stewart D. Lee '76 John R. Newlin '77 Eric O. English '78 Stanley C. Bould '80 Ralph "Chip" Good III '80 Bob Noel '80 Ron L. Jenkins '81 Alan J. Shipman '84 Jonny S. Brumley '90 Omicron Society ($5,000 to $9,999) John H. Robinson Jr. '63 Timothy T. Stephens '71 John L. Jenkins '77 Lawrence O'Donnell III '77 Sam B. Manning II '79 Thomas "Del" Williams '80 Richard D. Sieling '81 James P. Bailey Jr. '83 Jason E. Hicks '93 David C. Wardlam '96 J. William Sikora '00 Spencer L. Kerr '01 Peter S. Thriffiley Jr. '01 M. Colby Mueck '02 Thomas C. Allison '06 Loyal Order Society ($2,500 to $4,999) Edward B. Pickett '59 Donald W. Hartman '63 Robert C. Alden '78 Gary E. Griffin '79 Brad Parker '79 Thomas O. Fish '82 David M. Hoisington '86 Grady G. Goodwin '89 Justin P. Tschoepe '05 Supporters (Up to $2,499) F. Folsom Bell '61 Paul W. Green '71 Benjamin J. Albritton '73 David K. Oelfke '82 David H. Allen '89 Edwin S. Graham IV '89 Thomas J. Rhea '11 THANK YOU, GENEROUS BROTHERS $1,451,000 Raised in Early Commitments W e are deeply grateful to the following Kappa Alpha Order brothers for committing $1,451,000 to the Honoring Our Legacy, Securing Our Future campaign. These brothers recognize the importance of ensuring the future of the Omircon Chapter and have demonstrated a sense of gratitude for their personal experience by making an investment in the future of Kappa Alpha Order at the University of Texas. Commitments are still needed from the rest of our alumni to achieve our goal and complete this major project. All donors contributing a minimum of $5,000, over a five-year period, will be recognized on a plaque prominently displayed in the chapter house. All donors will be recognized in our publications. If an error has been made in recording your gift, or your name has been mistakenly omitted or listed improperly, we sincerely apologize. Please advise our campaign coordinator by calling (785) 843-1661 so that we may make a correction. Campaign Status At-a-Glance As of February 13, 2018 $2.25 Million Campaign Goal $1,451,000 Total Commitments 71 Contributors 3% Participation JoHn Hartman '61— WHy i gave "I arrived at UT as the only person from my small town in east Texas. Omicron gave me access to a community and made my transition to life on a huge campus much more comfortable. I formed rich friendships that endure until this day. I met the woman to whom I have been married for 52 years. That would not have happened without the fraternity/ sorority connection provided by Omicron." Being part of the UT community was encouraged by older members of the chapter. "My friendships with Lowell Lebermann '58 and Dick Nelson '58 led to active involvement in student government and various campus organizations, including Silver Spurs and the Friars." For John, Omicron set him on the right path and he wants the opportunity to continue. "I think when fraternities such as KA focus on positive goals and behaviors, it plays an important role in helping young men transition to successful lives at UT Austin and beyond. Membership opens doors on campus and is a source of many lifelong friendships. I want to help other young men have the kind of positive, meaningful experience that I had through Omicron." A fresh start and paying off debt is the right next step. "Putting the debt being carried by the housing corporation behind us is an important part of turning the page and focusing on what lies ahead rather than being burdened by the difficult recent history." "I also see lifting this debt burden as a way of saying thank you to those alumni who carried the burden during the recent rough years. Also, an updated chapter house is essential to efforts to move KA in the direction of being one of the best fraternities on campus." The Right Next Step Why John Hartman '61 and John Delatour '78 Support the Campaign O micron Chapter has impacted men for generations—instilling the ideals of Kappa Alpha Order as a moral compass for modern gentlemen and preparing men for life beyond college. For brothers John Hartman '61 and John Delatour '78, the benefits of membership in Omicron have lasted long past graduation. They both recognize the impact Omicron has had on their lives and want future generations of Omicron members to have the same opportunities, which is why they support the Honoring Our Legacy, Securing Our Future campaign. (Continued on page 4)

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