Lambda Chi Alpha - Oregon State University

Page 3 A chapter house is much more than just a place to live on campus. It's a hub for activity, fraternal connections, and so much more. Ron Heideman '68-822 has fond memories of life in the Alpha Lambda house, which is why he calls upon fellow alumni to join him in supporting the Building for Our Second Century campaign. HOUSE LIFE IN THE '60S "I wanted to experience fraternity life and pledged winter term of my freshman year, and the house was modern and new," Ron recalled. While some fraternity houses were devoted to particular interests, Alpha Lambda had a unique social atmosphere. Ron enjoyed always being able to find a brother to attend sporting events with, and members could always be found shooting hoops outside. Contributing to the house himself, Ron worked in the kitchen for $50 a month and cooked on the weekends. ALUMNI INVESTMENT "I benefited from having a new house; it was built I think in '64 and I moved in by '68… I got the use of a new house," Ron said. "I just felt it was home to me." The house's aging over the decades made Ron recognize why alumni investments are so important for ΛXA's future. "The longer we wait, it's going to eat into what we have and may actually push us beyond being able to replace it in a timely fashion. I'm really hoping that others see the momentum and jump on the bandwagon so we can make this happen." BUILDING FOR THE FUTURE After meeting some current undergraduate members, Ron is glad to know alumni contributions will benefit a well-maintained atmosphere for brotherhood. "The members I've met are intelligent and are motivated for education," Ron said. "There's quite a future there. If you've got members that are excited, you've got to keep them active and give them reasons to stay excited and bring in others." Today's members will have a profound impact on the future Brothers who will occupy the next home of ΛXA at OSU. "Even with a new house, we struggled to get membership up in '67-'69. We only got it to two-thirds full. Our current membership is more than double that—it would be a shame to lose that leadership on campus." Ron hopes that fellow alumni are compelled to join capital campaign and invest in the future of Lambda Chi Alpha at Oregon State University. You can connect with Ron and talk more about the campaign at j4rh8812@yahoo.com. R emember, it takes just a few moments to create a legacy that will benefit many future generations of Lambda Chis at Oregon State. You will make a meaningful difference in their lives while ensuring that our chapter retains its position as a strong leader in Oregon State's Greek system. By including Alpha Lambda in your estate planning, you can play in important role in preserving our shared legacy. Thank You, Sandra and Gary Long '75-945, for your vision to impact future Lambda Chi Brothers with your planned gift. You can name Alpha Lambda Association of Lambda Chi Alpha as a beneficiary on any of your financial accounts by simply filling out a beneficiary designation form from your financial institution and specifying the amount of your gift. This process is fast and simple, and it does not require an attorney to accomplish. With this simple method, there is no need to revise your will or other existing estate planning documents. Of course, you may also create your legacy through your will or trust if that is a better fit for your situation. Please email Bob Jimerson '77-992 at bobjimerson@gmail.com to let us know if you have already included Alpha Lambda in your estate plan or plan to. We want to include you on the above legacy donor list, which will be permanently featured in all future Alpha Lambda LOGOS newsletters. Additionally, Bob is happy to address any questions you may have about options for leaving a legacy gift to impact the future of Lambda Chi Alpha at Oregon State. Col. Ernest Bearss Alpha Lambda Legacy Society Madge and Col. Ernest Bearss '32-231 Junelle and Emil "Bud" Carroll '42-477 Fred Claussen '66-772 Bill Deeks '67-789 *Gary is the the newest brother to join this society. A House to Call Home Ron Heideman '68-822 Supports the Capital Campaign—You Should Too "There's no better time than right now to replace the house, keep the momentum up and give the current members pride in their house." Sandra and Gary Long '75-945*

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