Phi Delta Theta - University of Missouri

L ast summer, Recruitment Chairman DJ Bucholz '17 attended the Kleberg Emerging Leaders Institute. While he was there he was given a chance to study the Bond, the Three Cardinal Principles, and our ritual in depth. During the initiation ceremony, with more than 800 men in attendance, the realization hit him that Phi Delt is much greater than MO Alpha. The connection of fellow Phis across the country is one of the most rewarding things he has and he hopes to spread that message to the future members of MO Alpha. DJ is now one of the most successful recruitment chairmen in chapter history. "My main goal for MO Alpha is to become a top-tier chapter. I want to make the Phi Delt name known on campus by rebuilding our image. We have made exponential strides already, but we still have room for improvement. Thanks to alumni help, we recruited a 34-man pledge class this fall—the biggest class since the 1990s." DJ has learned a great deal from chapter leadership, but he and the rest of his pledge class are eager to step up and be the next leaders of the chapter. He has seen huge strides in collaboration between officers, chapter members, advisors, and alumni. Seeing more alumni visit the chapter house has been an important goal for DJ and the rest of the chapter offices. They hope to reinstate the connection between the active chapter and alumni by reaching out and communicating with them regularly. "Alumni who have come by recently seemed impressed with the house and were happy to be back. We will continue to reestablish relationships and invite all alumni to visit anytime." To ask DJ more about his goals for MO Alpha, or to notify him of a potential new member, you may contact him at djb27f@mail.missouri.edu or (314) 853-0787. Attention: This newsletter is intended for Phi Delta Theta alumni and parents. If your son is still attending the University of Missouri, he will receive a copy at the chapter house. If he has graduated, please send us his permanent address to update our records. Thank you. Phi Delta Theta Club of Columbia, Missouri 2000 E. Broadway #168 Columbia, MO 65201 Address Service Requested MO ALPHA PHI The Alumni Tailgate Success T he second annual alumni tailgate was held November 1 and the event was an even bigger success than last year. More than 200 alumni and their families came to the chapter house where we offered a catered tailgate, a silent auction and raffle, and tailgate games. Thank you to all alumni who made donations to raise money for charities across the state. ALUMNI NEWS Richard L. Horn '58 shares that in the last 10 years Tom Culkins '56, Ed Travis '56, John Hammond '56, Jim Moreton '56, Jerry Case '56, Art Johnson '56, Jim Carmy '58, Fred Paulson '58, Rick Horn '58, Jim Hurfurter '59, and Phil Snowden '60 have been getting together with spouses for a football weekend. William J. Baumgardner '61 still teaches after 42 years in the classroom. He teaches eighth grade English, speech, and drama in Greenville, S.C. "Greetings to all the Phis in Columbia. I'm looking forward to The MO Alpha Phi." E-mail: wjb12540@att.net Richard N. Elliott '76 retired in 2013 from the nuclear industry after 32 years. He worked at Arkansas Nuclear for 27 years, then four years as a nuclear contractor. Rick also spent time with UPS and is now working with Capella Health Systems in Russellville, Ark. He has been married to Billie Ann for 36 years and they have two sons and three grandchildren. E-mail: rb.elliot@sudeenlink.net David S. Overfelt '83 married a Chinese national in 2011 and has spent a considerable amount of time in China. He and Song live in Jefferson City, Mo. E-mail: dsoverfelt@gmail.com Michael G. Hoyt '85 shares that his son, Nathan, is graduating this year and will head to Cal Poly to study engineering. Mike and his wife, Kimberly, live in Medford, Ore. E-mail: mg.hoyt@charter.net Samuel J. Askinosie '89 is married and has two kids in Palos Verdes, Calif., and works in corporate commercial real estate. E-mail: jaskinosie@gmail.com Benjamin J. Hughes '04 moved back to Springfield, Mo., after five years in Arizona. He looks forward to visiting Columbia. E-mail: benjamin.james.hughes@ gmail.com Kyle L. Knoke '12 graduated in May 2012 with a degree in business. He started with Express Scripts in November 2012 and moved up to a business analyst. Kyle is working on an MBA and will graduate in the summer of 2015. Let us know what is happening in your life. Submit news to our alumni relations coordinator at astoops@ penningtonco.com today! undergraduate leadersHiP

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