Beta Theta Pi - The Ohio State University

BQP Page 3 Ralph Talmage '71 Invests in the Future of Theta Delta W hen Ralph Talmage '71 first arrived at Ohio State as an undergraduate, he intended to follow in his brother's footsteps as a member of Phi Delta Theta. During recruitment, however, he realized that it wasn't the right fit for him. He consulted his brother about what other houses he might be better suited for, which eventually led him to Beta Theta Pi. His experience there was completely different than those he had prior. The members were welcoming and he felt right at home. Beta taught Ralph many things about business management. As Theta Delta's treasurer, Ralph learned a lot about entrepreneurship, which broadened his horizons after college. During his undergraduate years, he and some friends purchased apartments, which inspired him to go into the real estate business post-grad. Today, Ralph is a real estate developer as well as an oil and gas developer in Columbus, Ohio. "I took away many things from my Beta experience," Ralph said, "but a sense of responsibility and allowing me to meet men I wouldn't have otherwise met are the big ones. It was an opportunity for me to grow and learn about myself, and I'm glad that more young men were and are able to experience that, too. "We as alumni have an opportunity now to preserve the Beta experience at Ohio State for future generations. The capital campaign is in full swing and I hope everyone takes a long look at their own experiences at Theta Delta and considers supporting the cause. I serve on Theta Delta's alumni board and having met the young men involved with the new colonization. I can honestly say we have a lot to be proud of. The leadership exhibited is strong and I have high hopes that they will achieve great things moving forward." Ralph and his wife, Joan, live in Columbus, and have two sons. He and Joan are firm believers in "time, talent, treasure," which is evident in the many charitable organizations they are involved with. If you would like to get in touch with Ralph, you can reach him at rtalmage@northwoodenergy.com. TheTa DelTa Welcomes 28 NeW members This spriNg As we move along in the semester, we look forward to our philanthropic event this April, and many in the future. We can't thank our alumni enough for the beautiful Chapter House that they built for us. Brothers are constantly utilizing all the amenities the house has to offer; our brotherhood has never been stronger. Fraternally, Sam Harrison '19 Chapter President harrison.695@buckeyemail.osu.edu Actives and potential new members made blankets for homeless youth in Columbus as part of recruitment week. Alpha Xi Delta joined Beta Theta Pi for a service event putting together care packages for Marine Raiders overseas. (Continued from page 1) Welcome, New Members Jonathan Abele Tyler Balon Zach Beder Josh Bernadel Tucker Cannon Ryan Cercelle Jason Denrich Shaden Elwanzi Derek Erdem Matthew Fazio Sammy Field Evan Fitzmaurice Trey Hommer Trey McKenna Brent Morris William Mullen Andrew Park Zach Preston Luke Rees Eric Reuter Will Roberts Evan Ross Luke Schneider Brandon Starkman Yared Tadesse Noah Teeters Bryan Waters Jake Williams

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