Alpha Delta Phi - University of Washington

e Washington Alpha Delt 7 W ith eternal gratitude for his dedicated years of service but with tangible consternation over the vital vacuum of expertise that now needs to be filled, we announce Grant Osberg '81 has tendered his retirement from the Alumni Board and his role as de facto treasurer and house manager (AKA property manager/parent) of and to the house corporation. Brother Osberg's role as captain of this enterprise, with a million-dollar budget and a 25% annual turnover in members every year, cannot be understated. The active Chapter would still function if the Alumni Board ceased to exist, save for the role of house manager that Grant has presided over since the Chapter Reboot year of 2008. Brother Howard Strickler '63, now the longest-serving member of the Alumni Board, shares this tribute to Grant's influence and importance: As a longtime Alumni Board member, when I received the news that Grant Osberg was resigning, it was like a gut punch. This milestone is personally devastating for me and all our Board members. Grant's contributions to the well-being of our Chapter are innumerable. His primary focus was overseeing the day-to-day operations of a deteriorating, olderTemple. This often involved a hasty but effective fix for the occasional near-catastrophic issues such as leaks from the second-floor old bathroom plumbing into the ceiling of the living room and library or a breakdown of critical kitchen utilities, such as the walk-in failing and threatening the sanity of Jen. The list goes on: leaky roof, old electrical outlets, boiler repairs, multiple fire alarm system failures, and more plumbing repairs. Grant found time to take care of issues like keeping insurance premiums up to date, paying taxes, and assisting the house treasurer in his financial duties, which speaks to the special Brother that Grant has been to us all. Most importantly, all this was done in Grant's very low-key manner. He never sought recognition or credit for all the work that he had done. He put ADPhi first and all else second. He constantly advised the Alumni Board on what was needed, seldom if ever complained, instead choosing to focus on daily, weekly, and annual problem-solving. Moreover, Grant is an incredibly honest, moral person. We are deeply indebted to him. THANKS, AND A SUPER XAIPE TO YOU, BROTHER OSBERG. A Dedicated Alumni Leader and Servant THANK YOU, GNT OSBERG '81 Jerry Cronk '54 lives in Shoreline, Wash., where he plays tennis, writes editorials, and researches election law and procedure. Email: jerry@cronklaw.com John Carroll Sr. '56 is retired in Seattle, Wash. John enjoys time with family and friends. Email: carrolljt1@yahoo.com Tom Nau Jr. '60 is nearly retired and moved to an apartment in a residential independent living facility in Lake Forest, Calif. Email: tomn@rescoca.com Craig Ackley '76 still works as a commercial helicopter pilot. He lives in Yakima, Wash. Jud Carroll '79 shares that he and Dane Narbaitz '90 are both in the wine trade and can be educational resources. Jud resides in Shoreline, Wash. Email: jc89898@gmail.com Wes Marburger '81 has been teaching for 40 years and owns a cosmetology school with his spouse. Wes teaches workshops for the Department of Education and enjoys RVing and time with his grandchildren. He resides in Spokane, Wash. Email: wmarburger@gmail.com Scott Summers '92 resides in Seattle, Wash. He travels to visit his two children in college and one working in France. Email: scott.summers@usi.com Jason Crume '97 lives in Bozeman, Mont., where he manages a steakhouse. Jason has two great kids, a wonderful wife, and a "perfect" dog. Email: jason@openrangemt.com Christian Sailer '22 lives in Bellevue, Wash. Christian won the 2022 IPSC Handgun World Championship in Thailand. Email: christians2000@gmail.com A L U M N I N E W S We Asked Alumni: What are your favorite memories from the Chapter House and/or spending time with Alpha Delta Phi Brothers at UW? Ralph Sawyer '77 "Social events; discussions in the library; dinners every night." Kirk Johnson '82 "Living at the house during my summer internship at American Crystal Sugar. There were only a handful of others doing the same that summer, but we enjoyed the bonds that were made." Scott Summers '92 "Building lasting friendships that spanned many different personalities or backgrounds; winning two Rose Bowls and making both trips!" Jason Crume '97 "Singing around the piano; earning from the older guys; going through initiation with my class. Being recruitment chairman; singing Moonlight Memoriam; and my and others' weddings."

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