Beta Theta Pi - University of Wisconsin

3 ALPHA PI CHAPTER President Mikey McGuire '25 Vice President Michael Shea '25 Treasurer Tim Gaston '25 Secretary Ethan Breedlove '25 Social Chairmen Jacob Taubman '25 Daniel Wilcox '25 Recruitment Chairmen Jack Bania '25 | (414) 559-6059 Drew Hicks '25 | (612) 244-6753 Risk Managers Zachary Peterson '25 Cameron Klein '25 Pledge Educator Ben Miller '26 Alumni Chairman Hunter Bania '25 Chapter Officers Brady DeGuzman '26 Thomas DiNunzio '26 Jonathan Gatewood '26 Aidan Higgins '26 Ibrahim Ibrahim '26 Fidel Jaramillo '26 Michael Kelley '26 Matthew Lia '26 Carson Pacheco '26 Alex Vlasik '26 Will Young '26 Jack Zavorka '26 WELCOME, NEW MEMBERS B eta brothers carry an unwavering commitment to various goals, be it career aspirations or personal missions. One such dedicated individual is George Moore '79, who takes pride in carrying on the Beta legacy established by his father. As a father himself, George honors his late son through the George Moore IV Recovery Fund. THE BENEFITS OF BROTHERHOOD "I became a Beta in fall 1975, my freshman year," George said. He remembers his father, George Moore Jr. '49, taking him to the Alpha Pi house during Homecoming—George was impressed by the various generations of alumni reconnecting and sharing stories. George enjoyed living amongst members with different backgrounds and personalities. Chapter meetings were a great opportunity to develop communication skills that had benefits beyond college. "Listening, addressing concerns, and leading discussion to come up with a solution helped me immensely later in my professional sales career." BATTLING AN EPIDEMIC When George and Cindy lost their son, George IV, seven years ago to opioid addiction, they were unprepared for the shock and grief that followed. George traces his son's misuse of heroin back to a prescription for a sports injury more than 10 years prior. "Cindy and I decided to start a grassroots effort on addiction awareness so other parents were not caught unaware by a loved one's hidden addiction problem." After joining groups and programs in Wisconsin, George and Cindy worked with another couple in 2018 to start Ethan's Run for Addiction Awareness. This event gave way to the GIV Memorial Golf Outing in 2019. Both events, combined with the 501(c)(3) GIV Recovery Fund, generate more than $115,000 each year supporting rehabilitation assistance at the Culver House sober living facility. STAYING CLOSE TO HOME Part of George's efforts against the opioid epidemic is installing free Overdose Aid Kits containing Narcan, addiction hotline info, fentanyl test strips, and rehab resources in schools, businesses, and municipalities. George was glad to work alongside Bart Kocha '80 and install an OAK in the Alpha Pi house, meeting with the chapter for Narcan training. George and Bart are working with 40 fraternity and sorority presidents in IFC to provide OAKs in all houses. George and Cindy have worked with state legislation in the battle against opioid misuse, assisting in passing a bill to decriminalize fentanyl test strips. Recognizing the need to inform legislators on the causes and effects of opioid addiction in Wisconsin, George also helped draft Senate Bill 206 requiring Narcan to be available in all public and private schools. "People often ask me, 'How do you have the mental capacity after your son died to be on a mission to impact the opioid epidemic?' I must admit, it can be very emotional at times, like receiving a call from a friend whose relative has overdosed/saved by Narcan and is in the hospital, asking if I can go visit them." George is glad to see alumni brothers at reunions, sporting events, and GIV fundraisers. He is extremely grateful to the Betas who have donated in the battle against opioid addiction. You can connect with George at gemoore3@att.net and visit the GIV website at GIVrecoveryfund.org. SAVING LIVES AND RAISING AWARENESS George Moore '79 on the Battle Against Opioid Addiction George Moore '79 (left) and Bart Kocha '80 with the OAK installed in the Alpha Pi house. "It's the Beta way to live your life helping others in need. That's why we do it."

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