Lambda Chi Alpha - Indiana University

2 THE ORACLE John Edgeworth '81 Shares the Impact of Alpha-Omicron C amaraderie and loyalty have always been important to John Edgeworth '81. During his years in college, he found others that shared this same interest when joining Lambda Chi Alpha in 1977. Though he was not an original initiate of Alpha-Omicron, John was a member of the Sigma Chapter at the University of Michigan, and he transferred to Indiana at a point when the chapter was on the rise and the brothers of the chapter were proud of the prog- ress being made. "It was such an exciting time to be a Lambda Chi when I transferred there," John said. "We boosted our exposure on campus, our recruitment classes grew, our GPA improved, the social atmosphere took off, and our overall reputation was much better." John aided in this resurgence as recruitment chairman, and he was also the Midwest representative on the Lambda Chi Alpha International Headquarters' Student Advisory Coun- cil. In the first role, he made a direct impact on the direction of Alpha-Omicron through the increased quantity and quality of men being recruited to the chapter. In the latter role, he helped advise on policies that ultimately affected the direc- tion of Lambda Chi chapters across the country. After graduation, John attended Northwestern University where he earned his MBA. It was through a fellow classmate that he got introduced and recruited to his first job in Chicago. John rose through the ranks to become a partner at a commercial real estate firm, which eventually took him to Columbus, Ohio. In 1991, he found his way back to Bloomington to rejoin his family's limestone company, which began in 1895. In 1993, John and his current business partner formed Edgeworth Laskey Properties, a commercial real estate development firm, and has been there ever since. In 2005, he sold the lime- stone company to a Boston private equity company. John was not able to stay involved with Lambda Chi Alpha as an alumnus while so far away, but when he moved back to Bloomington, he joined the house corporation, helped reform it into a four-committee alumni association, and then stepped away after 15 years to allow younger alumni to fill the needed roles. He encourages all alumni, who are able, to get involved with the chapter or at least come back for events like Homecoming. "Whether you believe it or not, you're missing out on everything going on with Alpha-Omicron. You are missing out on proof that these are lifetime friendships," John said. "Furthermore, you don't need to live in Indiana to be involved. Getting involved, once I moved back, allowed me to stay close to a large number of people and the chapter. Though I am sure those who have lost touch are living full and rich lives, I feel that to miss out on the post-graduate Alpha-Omicron experience, is to miss out on maintaining those connections that were made during our times together in the chapter. I invite all to be reacquainted." John is encouraged to see that the chapter is just as strong now as it was when he was a member. "They are firing on all cylinders. With 200-plus men in the chapter, a good GPA, participation on campus, and so on, they and the alumni who provide that intimate support deserve a ton of credit," he said. "Everything you ever need to know can still be learned at 1210 E. 3rd St." John lives in Bloomington, Indiana, and in his free time, he enjoys playing golf as much as possible, spending time with family, traveling, and fishing. If you would like to reconnect with John, you can reach him at john@edgeworthlaskey.com. Thank You, Generous Alumni, for Your Continued Support W e are extremely grateful to the 30 loyal alumni who contributed $4,900 to our annual campaign during fall 2017. Alpha-Omicron continues our quest to be among the top fraternities in recruitment, scholarship, and housing. Alum- ni involvement is a critical component of these goals. Your ongoing and loyal support directly impacts the future of Alpha-Omi- cron and its undergraduate members. Donors to the fall 2017 appeal are listed below by their lifetime giving total. If an error has been made in recording your gift, we sincerely apologize. Please send corrections to Lamb- da Chi Alpha, P.O. Box 604, Naperville, IL 60566-0604. Thank you, again, for your sup- port—it is truly making a difference. Harold Mumby Club - ($1,000 and above) Charles W. Lybrook '60 Scott Fuson '82 Tony Drake '84 Kevin T. Sommers '84 Jeremy S. Eaton '97 Purple Club - ($500 to $999) Robert Morton '54 Douglas S. Leman '58 George E. Hahn '59 Hugh L. Rider '59 John B. Crane '65 James W. Thomas '66 Rick L. Thornburg '75 Peter A. Baker '79 Curtis A. Jordan '80 Michael J. Hofheinz '90 Green Club - ($100 to $499) Francis W. Smith '56 Lloyd H. Milliken '57 Edwin L. Simpson '58 Robert L. Shone '59 The Hon. Michael S. Kanne '62 David m. Phillips '64 Douglas C. Roland '65 Thomas R. Bernhardt '67 Kevin H. McGauley '81 Michael E. Schaler '81 James J. Otley '85 Michael J. Watson '91 Doug A. Naue '98 Aaron M. McDermott '01 Gold Club - ($1 to $99) George F. Parker '40 "Everything you ever need to know can still be learned at 1210 E. 3rd St."

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