Beta Theta Pi - University of Oklahoma

Page 2 Alumni Stand as Stewards of Beta Legacy T hrough the early stages of this campaign, several of our members have stepped up to lead their class' fundraising efforts. These men are rallying the troops and making our new home a reality. Here's what a few of them had to say. George Lampton '51 "The Beta house is a reminder of the important milestone it played in my life. I was, truthfully, only an average student. The forced study hall and mentoring of upperclassmen were instrumental in getting my degree. Of equal importance, the house is a reminder of the lifelong friendships I established while living there. Our class came from small towns, mid-size cities and large metropolitan areas. From poor, mid-income, and wealthy families. Okies and guys from other states. All of our memories come flooding back when we view a picture of the house, and we all want to keep it preserved and updated. "Our class knew that the house was in need of repair and updating to be competitive with the other fraternities, and the most rewarding part of the solicitations I've made to my brothers has been the enthusiastic response I've received. The house meant so much to each one of them and they all wanted to show their support financially." Chauncey Klingensmith '59 "My desire to contribute to the campaign was based on the recognition of how important and meaningful my Beta relationships were, both in my college years and in the times since. I agreed to be a class leader because I knew it would enable me to make contact with many good friends that I, perhaps, had been remiss in keeping up with. The reward was just that, talking and reminiscing about times gone by." David Rainbolt '74 "My pledge brothers have remained close over the years. I think our class participation in this campaign reflects our appreciation that the Beta house brought us together way back in 1974." Daniel Medley '85 "I chose to contribute because of the impact of my experience as a member and the opportunity to provide the greatness of Zeta Phi to future generations. Someone provided the same thing for me and I am thankful for it. Throughout this campaign I've received great joy from the many interactions with my pledge brothers." Matt Allen '98 "Gamma Phi has given me so much personally and professionally that if I were to quantify the value as a dollar amount, my donation would only be a fraction of the amount received. There's a stewardship involved as an alumnus. While I was an active member, many alumni gave time and money to the chapter to forward its goals to my direct benefit. Now that I am an alum, it is my turn to step up to the plate and also be a bridgebuilder. The most rewarding part of being a class leader has been the affirmation of my own enthusiasm for Gamma Phi as shown by others' donations." A Friday night cleanup in October of 1951. If we work together, we can accomplish great things. Gamma Phi Class PartiCiPatioN How Is Your Pledge Class Doing? 1938 $1,000 17% 1941 $50 14% 1946 $2,300 30% 1947 $1,000 9% 1948 $11, 00 57% 1949 $229,600 50% 1950 $1,150 13% 1951 $1,624,550 100% 1952 $23,000 58% 1953 $500,500 15% 1954 $24,800 32% 1955 $24,500 19% 1956 $5,000 4% 1957 $11,000 21% 1958 $8,000 11% 1959 $94,500 50% 1960 $18,500 21% 1961 $5,500 25% 1962 $72,500 50% 1963 $140,000 18% 1964 $10,000 5% 1965 $290,652 26% 1966 $62,750 64% 1967 $341,000 36% 1968 $83,500 50% 1969 $20,800 22% 1970 $24,500 24% 1971 $156,600 37% 1972 $177,000 31% 1973 $167,500 35% 1974 $647,500 52% 1975 $207,250 41% 1976 $678,250 44% 1977 $264,250 16% 1978 $201,250 38% 1979 $23,000 10% 1980 $259,000 32% 1981 $561,850 53% 1982 $270,000 27% 1983 $35,500 18% 1984 $195,320 45% 1985 $68,700 40% 1986 $56,000 15% 1987 $154,000 21% 1988 $80,505 28% 1989 $8,020 13% 1990 $30,050 14% 1992 $5,000 10% 1993 $15,000 14% 1994 $5,000 10% 1995 $11,000 15% 1996 $10,200 31% 1997 $5,000 10% 1998 $63,150 23% 1999 $7,500 7% 2000 $10,000 11% 2001 $6,350 6% 2002 $4,500 6% 2003 $3,500 4% 2004 $13,750 5% 2005 $25,008 9% 2006 $18,500 16% 2007 $39,750 13% 2008 $25,075 16% 2010 $2,500 3%

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