Kappa Sigma - Missouri University of Science & Technology

Kappa Sigma 3 Benefactors of Beta-Chi ($241 and above) Walter S. Knecht '45 Mark A. Kassing '70 Mike J. Meyer '71 Dennis B. Wehmeyer '71 Gary E. Roebke '74 Mark R. White '75 Edward C. Jantosik Jr. '76 Patrick B. Hodges '81 Fred W. Niemeier '92 supporters of Beta-Chi ($240) Leslie C. Daniels '55 Donald E. Beuerlein '58 Anthony D. Pezza '58 Bill Ricketts '58 Robert H. Gardner '60 Theodore M. Fiedler '62 Leonard J. Bornemann '65 David L. Krueger '68 Gary Forsee '69 Lance M. Killoran '69 R. John Pepper '69 Stewart A. Scott '71 Paul R. Vetter '73 Robert J. Hoffmann '78 J. Barry Shelden '78 David Bruce Wilhide '78 Edward J. Bradley Jr. '81 Daniel H. Lumma '86 Stephen J. Hoffmann '02 Friends of Beta-Chi (Up to $239) Allen H. Rudolph '52 David L. Harbaugh '53 Norman E. Hart '53 George T. Hughes '55 Harold D. Meisenheimer '56 Dave Phelps '57 William L. Sullivan III '57 J. Thomas Netzer '60 Dale R. Schaeffer '63 Timothy M. Handlan '64 Donald W. Bourne '67 Timothy M. Vicente '67 Dr. Robert Lee Ward '68 Richard J. Lacavich '69 Gary D. Leemann '71 Frank P. Allen III '73 Thomas R. Gredell '76 Frank W. Falleri Jr. '81 H. John Vetter II '81 Richard T. Bradley '84 Aaron J. Prewitt '02 Generous Alumni, We Thank You a s announced in previous issues of the Beta-Chi Columns, the Securing the Future for the Beta-Chi Chapter of Kappa Sigma campaign has officially come to a close. We have now begun an annual giving campaign called alumni dues. We have great confidence that this program will be instrumental in maintaining the Chapter House and providing an exceptional environment for our undergraduates. We wish to thank all those who have supported the annual program thus far. Alumni who have contributed to the 2013 appeals are listed by initiation year under the appropriate giving levels. (Note: this list does not reflect donations to the capital campaign.) If an error has been made in recording your gift, or your name has been mistakenly omitted or listed improperly, we sincerely apologize. Please send corrections to the Beta-Chi Chapter of Kappa Sigma, Alumni House Fund Association, P.O. Box 31611, St. Louis, MO 63131-1611. Thank you, again, for giving back to the Chapter—it truly does make a difference! BeTa-Chi prepared Mark kaSSing '70 For a LiFeTiMe oF SuCCeSS and ServiCe M ark Kassing '70 is a proud Beta-Chi who has given back to the community that has helped him become who he is today. Ever since he decided to rush Kappa Sigma during his freshman year at Missouri-Rolla with weekend friend Mark Marienfeld '70, Mark has been proud of the lasting good reputation of Beta-Chi. Mark decided to join Beta-Chi after finding that the he felt comfortable with the brothers and could be himself around them. He enjoyed representing Beta- Chi around campus as an undergraduate, feeling "there was no misunderstanding on campus where Beta-Chi stood. You didn't have to apologize for anything. The legacy was nothing to be ashamed of, and I was happy to maintain the good reputation." Beta-Chi's faculty advisors, Dr. Carlyle and Dr. Rockaway, were positive and well-respected on campus and within Kappa Sigma. Mark enjoyed feeling supported by the Chapter in his participation in intramural sports flag football, swimming, and most of all wrestling. A bachelor of science in engineering management combined with Beta-Chi, formed a foundation for Mark of cooperating with and leading people. This helped prepare him for a career in the aluminum business. He spent much of his career with Alcoa and Pechiney, working in engineering and management positions in Texas and West Virginia being responsible for projects and production to the tune of 1 to 2 million pounds of molten aluminum a day. Now happily retired, Mark says Beta-Chi instilled in him the ability to listen and respect other people's opinions, something that has helped him in his career and life. "You can find out more by listening and understanding what other people say than you could ever understand by yourself." Beta-Chi is responsible for helping inspire Mark's desire to serve, which he is now doing full-time in retirement. "As an undergraduate, I learned the importance of being involved with people and organizations and being able to work with volunteer organizations." He advises active members to volunteer and get involved. "It provides you lessons you can't get in the classroom that will help you throughout life." Mark volunteers for many different organizations in his area, including Lions, United Methodist Men, United Way, Humphreys County Economic Development, and Boy Scouts. Mark decided to donate for Beta-Chi's annual campaign because he wants to give back to the community which influenced his strong, service-minded life. He was also attracted by the 501(c)(3) status of the annual campaign. While state lines have kept Mark from staying connected with Kappa Sigma and his Beta-Chi brothers, he has "no doubt that we would pick up where we left off" if he were to reunite with his chapter brothers. He feels other brothers who have lost touch would also find they would be able to pick up where they left off due to the close relationships that were created from spending so much time together in the Chapter House. Mark lives in Waverly, Tennessee, with wife, Bobbye. Collectively they have three boys, two of whom are married, and three grandchildren. He spends his free time turkey, deer, and bird hunting, gardening, and finding any other trouble he can get into. You can reach Mark by e-mail at mkassing@hughes.net.

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