Theta Chi - Iowa State University

T H E A L P H A M U TO M A H AW K Theta Chi Fraternity P.O. Box 2407 Ames, Iowa 50010 Address Service Requested PRSRT STD US Postage PAID Ames IA Permit No. 307 Save the Dates November 5 Undergraduate Initiation of New Brothers If you wish to attend, please contact Alumni Relations Chairman John Gagnon '16 at (651) 271-3737 or jdgagnon@iastate.edu. March 9-12, 2016 Big XII Basketball Tournament Kansas City Informal gathering of members and brothers. Sunday, April 10, 2016 Founders Day brunch Details to follow Chapter Eternal Dave Pfitzenmaier '35 entered Chapter Eternal on January 18. He was raised in Iowa and graduated with a mechanical engineering degree. He drove to Cleveland, Ohio, for his first job in his Model A Ford and later worked in the field of HVAC engineering. His major accomplishments went far beyond his professional achievements and prominent recognition in the Cleveland area. Dave sowed love and compassion into the lives of his family and is survived by his wife of 44 years, Charlotte; children: Larry, Doug, Linda, and Debbie; eight grandchildren; and two great- grandchildren. Henry Palombi '46 entered Chapter Eternal on January 18 after a short illness. He passed away with his wife and children by his side in Menifee, Calif. Henry was a retired teacher and real estate broker. Roger Harrison '47 entered Chapter Eternal on March 17. He was a resident of Brainerd, Minn. Roger enlisted in the U.S. Navy flight program during WWII and became an aircraft carrier pilot. After graduating from ISU, he began a career in radio and television, moving to Minneapolis in 1952 and working as an advertising sales executive for 34 years with KSTP-TV. Roger was an active member of his church, a member of the Brainerd American Legion, and a member of the board of directors of the Northland Arboretum in Brainerd. He is survived by his wife, Phyllis; children: Jacqui, Nancy, Patty, John, Joni, and Jim; 12 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. Alpha Mu Welcomes New Graduate Assistant J ennifer Hormell comes to us this year as our live-in graduate student advisor. A Tri Delta with experience as a traveling consultant for the national organization, Jennifer has already jumped into her role, advising and investing in the young men of Theta Chi. Having earned her undergraduate degree from Centre College in Danville, Kentucky, Jennifer is now working on her master's degree in higher education and student affairs. She is also working in an assistantship in the Academic Success Center at Iowa State, a position that goes hand-in-hand with her efforts at Alpha Mu. "In working with Theta Chi, one of my goals is to continue the academic development within the chapter and progressively work on improving standards. Coming from the outside, I have the opportunity to offer perspective on how programs are functioning, their level of effectiveness, and if they are really working for our members." "Living in the chapter house means I get to be a resource for the chapter members at all times. Alpha Mu has a great advisory team and Alumni Corporation Board and it's a great experience for me to work with members and alumni in a full-time advising position." Jennifer's work this fall will also include the continuing development of our members after a successful summer recruitment. She'll assist our officers in integrating new members while keeping older brothers engaged, making our community cohesive and successful. You can contact Jennifer at jhormell@iastate.edu.

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