Chi Psi - University of Washington

pg. 3 Alpha Theta Delta A Letter from Brother Dean Rau '58 I know I haven't been very responsive to your requests for contribution to your Building Fund. I left Seattle and Chi Psi 50 years ago and didn't have the time for any contact over the years. However, if not for Chi Psi, I would not have achieved the success and happiness that I experienced. I enrolled in UW knowing I would have to pay my own way, and I wanted to join a fraternity, even though I did not know what that meant. I had saved enough money to get through my first year. During the summer vacation, I went to Montana to work for the Forest Service. I had also been named secretary of the fraternity. I returned in September and told the brothers I could not fulfill my secretary duties, in that I didn't have enough money to go back to school. The fraternity rallied around me. I was offered a house boy job and through alumni I was offered an afternoon job as a mail boy with PT&T. I was impressed with the support I received. I stayed and got my degree and spent 30 years with IBM. It is a privilege to contribute, and good luck with your building project. Ensuring AlphA TheTa DelTa's FuTure Alex Polson '52 Commits to Chi Psi's Campaign P rior to arriving on the University of Washington campus, Alex Polson '52 served two years in the Marine Corps. Once in Seattle, he quickly discovered that Chi Psi stood out among the rest. He knew there were young veterans, like himself, interested in joining Alpha Theta Delta and found the diverse brotherhood was exactly where he belonged. As he became involved with the fraternity, Alex developed lasting friendships and found the organization to be understanding of the members' time and circumstances. Prior to graduation, he was called back to active duty to serve in the Korean War. When Alex returned to UW a year and half later, he was able to reconnect with many brothers. After some time in the Lodge, he moved out in hopes of dedicating more time to his studies. Alex and his friends subsequently moved back in but needed a short break from the liveliness of the Lodge. Understanding the value of an onsite annex, Alex did not hesitate to support the Building on a Tradition of Excellence campaign. "I think the annex will allow a little more privacy for those who feel they need it and will also raise the membership capacity," he said. "I also believe it will help the image of the fraternity to be a little bit larger." Alex received a business administration degree, and after a stint in banking, he bought a truck rental company, which he operated for many years. This business venture led him to partnering with a friend on a number of real estate properties, which they developed and managed. After retirement, one of Alex's investments on an education publishing company turned into very good deal. He became a director of the company and helped it convert from publishing on paper to publishing software. The company also developed a program to teach a trainable (a student with development disabilities) how to read. It also developed software for teaching other elementary students reading, math and other skills. Alex and his wife, Dinny, reside in Seattle. The couple has two children and four grandchildren. "I think the annex will allow a little more privacy for those who feel they need it, and will also raise the membership capacity. I also believe it will help the image of the fraternity to be a little bit larger." –Alex Polson '52 Brothers and members of Chi Omega after winning Swishes for Wishes philanthropy. CHI PSI BRINGS HOME SEVERAL IFC AWARDS Brothers Excited to Break Ground on New Annex Building on Our Success We are building on our past success, winning IFC awards for Greek Relations and Academic Programming. Our very own Kyle McKnight '15 won Senior of the Year for his commitment to working with Teach for America post- graduation, and Dylan Marshall '16 won Officer of the Year thanks to his hard work improving the scholarship chairman position. Philanthropic Endeavors Michael Allen '18 brought Alpha Gamma Delta's title of Mr. Greek back to the Lodge for the third straight year, raising more than $7,000 for The Treehouse for Kids Foundation, which benefits foster children through primary education. We are looking forward to Jon Olson '17 bringing back Delta Gamma's Anchor Man title this spring. We also have Stuff the Bus to look forward to this spring, as well as our new philanthropy, Balls for Balls, an event to benefit testicular cancer research. Recruitment Update We are gearing up for summer recruitment and are ready to once again recruit an excellent class of gentlemen. With Alex Hopkins '17 and Conner Christensen '17 at the helm as recruitment chair- men, we are very confident moving forward. We are looking to recruit a pledge class of 25 men. Currently, we have one pledge, Craig Buchanan, a freshman this year. We also have a num- ber of legacies who came out for a tour recently. Rowe West Coast Regional Conference The brothers of Alpha Theta Delta had a great time at Rowe West Coast Regional Conference at Alpha Eta Delta this year. We took away a great number of lessons and (Continued on page 4) Kyle McKnight '15 and Timothy Lundberg '16 at the IFC awards banquet. Kyle was awarded Senior of the Year.

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