Lambda Chi Alpha - Oregon State University

Page 6 A t the fall 2024 reunion, we celebrated Shane Wall '84-1141 as the first AΛ member to be awarded ΛXA's prestigious Order of Achievement. Shane completed his distinguished career as Hewlett Packard's CTO & President of HP Labs. He also served as Science Advisor to the President of the United States. More than 200 participated across three days of reunion gatherings. Bob Madsen '47-532 shares "When I attended Oregon State, we did not pay towards a building fund. Others provided a nice building for us. It is our turn to do the same." Bob and Grace are both in their 90s and live in a senior independent living apartment in Salem, OR. They enjoy time with their six children and extended family, including 24 great- grandchildren. Email: madsenrg@comcast.net Kent Borrowdale '58-708 is grateful to be in good health at age 85. He lives in Sacramento, CA, and directs a barbershop chorus in Folsom, CA. Kent also sings in a quartet around Christmas time. Email: kborro@comcast.net David Barber '61-730 attended his uncle's 100th birthday, celebrating his life and status as a World War II veteran. David also published an article on his 20-year career at UNR. He lives in Aledo, TX. Email: davenv100@yahoo.com Bill Deeks '67-789 said, "Joining Lambda Chi Alpha OSU was one of the best decisions I ever made; gaining lifelong friends while living with and learning to be responsible to a group of my peers. How could I not 'pay it back' and help to build a new house! Hail Lambda Chi forever!" Bill resides in Hillsboro, OR. Email: william.ken.deeks@frontier.com Gary Long '75-945 shares " I have attended a few alumni functions recently and seen the condition of the house. Building a new chapter house is long overdue. I can't wait to see the new place." Brad Filbert '88-1255 is living comfortably in Hockinson, WA, with my wife, Carmen (OSU '87), and our son, Tray. "I regularly see Brian Kolzow '87-1225, and have reconnected with Michael Chamberland '88-1261, Rob Gagnier '88-1257, Chris Tutt '88-1268, Bill Holmes '88-1274, and Doug Havlina '88- 1270. I'm very excited about the prospect of a new chapter house. I welcome anybody's call at (503) 505-2207. In ZAX!" Email: bfilbert@1791.com Alexander "Fish" McElfish '10-1712 welcomed his first child to the world in February 2024, and he also launched his own consulting firm. Fish was named entrepreneur in residence with the Arizona Commerce Authority. He lives in Peoria, AZ. Email: alexmcelfish@gmail.com Zachary Millang '14-1823 is working for the U.S. State Department in the Foreign Service. He share that "It is a little sad to think about the old house being torn down but I'm glad to think about the guys there now getting a new house!" Email: zamillang@gmail.com A L U M N N O T E S C reating a legacy takes only moments while benefiting future Lambda Chi generations at Oregon State. You'll make a meaningful difference and help our chapter remain a strong leader in OSU's Greek system. By naming Alpha Lambda in your estate plan, you preserve and extend our shared heritage. Thank you to Edward McGovern '71-867 and Michael Colocado '93-1375 for being our two most recent brothers to join the Col. Ernest Bearss Legacy Society. Ed shared: "Lambda Chi Alpha provided me with opportunities for personal growth, meaningful relationships with others, and creating a bond through support, encouragement, and understanding. And fun, we had a lot of fun! When I set up my trust many years ago, I wanted to donate some of my savings to young brothers needing financial help to remain in college. Now it's important to provide an improved environment for the brotherhood to continue to thrive." Michael shared: "Life moves so fast in your 20s, 30s, and 40s as you transition from college and go through various stages of family, life, and work. It isn't until you reflect on the factors that impacted and shaped who you are and what you've done as you realize your mortality and want to thank those while you can. For me, Lambda Chi Alpha was a key factor, and this is one of the ways to give back, say thank you, and help the next generation." You can designate the Alpha Lambda Association of Lambda Chi Alpha as a beneficiary on any financial account. Simply complete your institution's beneficiary form and state your gift amount. This fast, simple process requires no attorney involvement or changes to your estate documents. Or course, you can also include AΛ in your will or trust if that is a better fit for your situation. Email Bob Jimerson '77-992 at bobjimerson@gmail.com to confirm if you've included Alpha Lambda or plan to. We'll list legacy donors in every future LOGOS newsletter. Bob can also answer questions about legacy gift options to shape the future of ΛXA at Oregon State. Col. Ernest Bearss Alpha Lambda Legacy Society *Ed and Michael are the newest brothers to join this society. Madge and Col. Ernest Bearss '32-231 Junelle and Emil "Bud" Carroll '42-477 Fred Claussen '66-772 Bill Deeks '67-789 Sandra and Gary Long '75-945 Edward McGovern '71-867* Michael Colocado '93-1375*

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