Beta Theta Pi - Purdue University

B eta eta Pi meant a lot of things to Dave Rose '67 as a young man. It had a family appeal, as his father was a Beta alumnus at Indiana University. ere was a strong academic appeal; Dave was a high school Valedictorian, four-year class president, and lettered in multiple sports, and Beta Mu encouraged him to keep up the pace at Purdue. "I loved the house, sitting on top of a bluff overlooking West Lafayette." Most importantly, Beta encouraged Dave to branch out socially. He identified and bonded with his pledge brothers (and many others in the Chapter House), making fond memories through intramurals, Beta Mu Song Fest, his pledge class's walkout to the University of Michigan, and multiple sorority parties. at's how he met his wife, Anne, in fact—president of Chi Omega and a Beta Mu Sweetheart. With Beta's backing, Dave refused to be intimidated by his dreams. He graduated from Purdue with an engineering degree, going on to co-found and serve as president of the intellectual property law firm Conley Rose. In Dave's years, Conley Rose had offices in Houston, Dallas, and Austin, Texas, becoming the largest sole patent firm in the state. David was also a director of the American Intellectual Property Law Association, a director of the Intellectual Property Section of the State Bar of Texas, and president of the Houston Intellectual Property Law Association. He also became president of the National Inventors Hall of Fame. Beta Mu did so much for Dave, and it was important to him to support the Chapter in return. at's why he generously gave to both capital campaigns in the Chapter's recent history. "My brothers and the Chapter needed my help, and I was financially able to give it," he said. "I was proud of Beta Mu and wanted to do my share." Dave and Anne live in Houston, where they moved aer law school. ey have two sons; one is a patent attorney and the other a banker. Dave enjoys keeping up with Beta through Homecoming, newsletters, and phone calls with his brothers. You can reach him at darose3036@gmail.com. 3 BETA THETA PI AT PURDUE UNIVERSITY T hanks to each and every donor on this list, Beta Mu Chapter continues to thrive. e list below represents donations since our last newsletter as of September 29, 2022. rough your commitment to the brotherhood, we are able to support the Chapter and its legacy at Purdue. Add your name to the list below by donating online by visiting purduebeta.com or scanning the QR code to join your brothers. Your Support Means the World John Wooden Club ($5,000 and up) John A. Laurie '86 John Riley Knox Club ($1,000 to $4,999) Kevin Comer '71 Geoffrey J. Hibner '71 Richard Schroeder '72 Jay D. Merrell '82 Jeffrey J. Lacy '91 Harold Vice '98 Beta Mu Founders Club ($500 to $999) Kai Club ($200 to $499) James E. Corliss '61 Robert McLean '62 R. Scott Hayes '68 Kevin McCarter '79 William D. Moss '81 D. Page Hoover '91 Wooglin Club ($100 to $199) William W. Slemmons '60 William R. Ellspermann '68 Timothy S. Fox '86 Kent Whitaker '86 Beta Dragon Club (Up to $99) John Canterbury '65 Beta Mu Persists Thanks to You Living Life with Courage Living Life with Courage WHY BETA WAS THE RIGHT FIT FOR DAVE ROSE '67 "I was proud of Beta Mu and wanted to do my share." Decker Anderson '26 | Arlington Heights, Ill. Max Arnold '26 | Peoria, Ill. John Berry '26 | St. Paul, Minn. Denver Bush '26 | Dallas, Texas Briggs Butler '26 | Portland, Ore. Gabe Chambers '26 | Indianapolis, Ind. Rodrigo Davila '26 | Fishers, Ind. Evan Dickinson '26 | Columbus, Ind. Max Elliott '26 | Fishers, Ind. Jack Erickson '26 | Marion, Ind. Matthew Etchison '26 | Carmel, Ind. Evan Federle '26 | Chesterton, Ind. Trevor Flint '25 | Boston, Mass. Magwire Graybill '26 | Westfield, Ind. Guy Griffey '26 | Cicero, Ind. Ryan Hartig '26 | Fishers, Ind. Wayne Hsieh '26 | Jackson, Miss. Nate Hughes '26 | Carmel, Ind. Isaac In '26 | Scottsdale, Ariz. Andrew Kinder '26 | Indianapolis, Ind. Wes Kron '25 | Fairfax, Va. Sam Levitt '26 | Los Angeles, Calif. John Litzsinger '26 | Carmel, Ind. Nicholas Mates '26 | Indianapolis, Ind. Isaac Minder '25 | Westfield, Ind. Owen Munkholm '26 | Fishers, Ind. George Pappas '26 | Zionsville, Ind. Mark Rapp '26 | Richmond, Va. Brock Reding '26 | Minnetonka, Minn. Michael Setiawan '25 | Danville, Calif. Will Strahm '26 | Westfield, Ind. Leo Usher '26 | Hinsdale, Ill. Bennett Viertel '26 | Eden Prairie, Minn. "is Fraternity is successful in every way. e average brother is smart, social, and athletic, which are all traits that I value deeply. I also liked the amount of philanthropy that Beta does. It is truly an honor to join Beta eta Pi." –Trevor Flint '25 "e moment I entered the Chapter House, I felt at home. Aer the conversations with brothers, I knew that Beta would push me to succeed in every aspect of my life and push me to become the best possible version of myself alongside a group of students with the same goals. I knew they would become like brothers to me in no time." –Rodrigo Davila '26 "I accepted my bid because of the Chapter's reputation and academic success, and because my uncle speaks so highly of the Chapter in general." –Andrew Kinder '26 "To be a part of something bigger than myself—to join a Fraternity that holds itself to high standards and strives for excellence. e brothers in the Chapter House exemplify that, and they are exemplify who I want to be in college." –Owen Munkholm '26 Welcome, Fall New Members WHY WE JOINED

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