Sigma Alpha Epsilon - Kansas State University

I n October 2021, Chase Stalder '19 made a fateful suggestion to Housing Corporation President Steve Lacy '76 that Kansas Beta should try to have an alumni golf outing and tailgate event over a K-State football weekend. Lacy liked the idea and asked Stalder to research it. Thus began a journey that led to Stalder to organizing the hugely successful event at the Manhattan Country Club from 1,300 miles away in Jacksonville, Florida. Florida is where the Abilene native moved to work as a customer executive for Hormel Foods after graduating from K-State with degrees in marketing and sales. During his three years living in the house, Stalder served in several leadership roles including Vice President and Recruitment Chairman twice. At first it was daunting to plan and organize the golf outing from afar, Stalder said. How to pick a golf course when you can't go see it? Which weekend was best for maximum turnout? He tapped into his network of brothers and alumni leadership to answer those questions. Most important of all was getting ΣAE brothers committed to attending. "The goal of this event was creating a weekend that allowed alumni to reconnect, so I tried to personally reach out to as many alumni as possible. We also received help from alumni who were willing to extend the invite through their personal networks, which was very helpful," Stalder said. The outcome was a great weekend. The weather cooperated and more than 60 alumni participated. The event was so successful that the date has been set for 2023 and Stalder said his goal this year is 72 golfers, which would allow four players to start on each of the 18 holes. Mark Your Calendars Stalder said the work he put in to organize the event was richly rewarded by the feedback he received from grateful brothers. "It was rewarding to see all of the alumni gathered in one location for an entire weekend to celebrate the things we will have in common forever, ΣAE & Kansas State." The Kansas Beta chapter of ΣAE is thriving because of the efforts of its student members and the strong support of alumni. But most of the alumni leadership are from the Baby Boom generation. New leadership is needed from young alumni to keep the success going. Stalder has some advice for young alumni: "Reach out and don't be intimidated to get involved. We know many alumni have busy schedules (work, family, travel, etc.). There are many ways to give back without having to commit large amounts of time or money." Chase Stalder Is a True Gentleman! If you would like to give back to Kansas Beta through volunteering or want more information about the golf outing, contact Chase at: Email: chase.stalder@gmail.com • Text: 785-280-3273 Instagram: @Stalder00 • Facebook: @chase.stalder 3 CHECK OUT WHAT KANSAS BETA WAS UP TO THIS SEMESTER! SAEs and their dates enjoy good times at our fall 2022 formal. Fall 2022 football intramural champions! THE REWARDS OF VOLUNTEERING Young Alumnus Chase Stalder Is a Shining Example H O W W O U L D Y O U E N C O U R A G E FELLOW YOUNG ALUMNI TO KEEP UP AND/OR STAY INVOLVED WITH ΣAE? "Reach out, and don't be intimidated to get involved. We know many alumni have busy schedules (work, family, travel, etc.), and there are many ways to give back without having to commit large amounts of time. Make sure the Kansas Beta database has your accurate email and mailing address so you can stay updated!" Friday, Sept. 8 Kansas Beta Alumni Golf Tournament Manhattan Country Club Saturday, Sept. 9 ΣAE Tailgate The Troy Home Football Game

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