Beta Theta Pi - Purdue University

5 Beta theta pi at purdue universitY Kelly Eads '89 Kevin E. Mayer '91 T. Kevin Schulhof '96 Brien Donahue '08 James Lucas '10 Joshua Ford '12 In memory of Patrick Trainor and Scott Notary COnTRiBuTORS (Up to $999) Frances Kerber In memory of Phil Kerber '54 Helen S. Tippet In memory of James Tippet '50 Edward K. Banker '47 In memory of William Cline '45 Wayne Lundy '47 George Harmon '49 In memory of Lee Harmon, my Beta sweetheart Robert B. Billman '52 Russell C. Stanley '53 In memory of Howard R. Meeker '48 and C. Richard Stanley '50 James R. Lankton '54 In memory of James Kirby Risk Jr. Eldon G. Black '56 James J. Obear '56 In memory of Donald P. Williams '56 In honor of Dick Petersen '56 John W. Randecker '56 Clifford A. Dunton '57 John Hoyt '57 James Shrack '57 Louis Zellers '57 David Young '58 Jim Pierce '59 In memory of Thomas G. Adams '59 Ralph R. Mason '60 John D. McDougle '60 Ronald Steenerson '60 Michal McClure '62 George Shortle '62 David E. Cox '63 Thomas Faulkner '63 George Raub '63 In memory of G. David Malsbary '63 Phillip L. Zellers '64 In memory of David Malsbary '63 Allen Anderson '65 Michael O'Neall '66 Wm. A. Torrance '67 Michael Tucker '70 Frank Kaufman '71 Steve Keipper '71 Steven Longfellow '71 Charles G. Machledt '71 Michael S. Kady '72 William Keller '72 R. Stephen Linegar '72 Fredric P. Machledt '72 Joe Rierden '72 Thomas Popcheff '73 Craig Fread '77 Bruce Parkinson '78 Thomas P. Heed '80 David P. Todd '82 Edward A. Fargo IV '83 Mark Peterson '83 Shay Jarrell '84 Timothy S. Fox '86 Brian Black '88 Tim H. Dhillon '90 Darren Lueking '93 Nicholas Clemens '01 Erik Henderson '01 Jeff Steurer '02 Matt Kraushar '07 Michael Burns '08 Beau N. Pahud '12 Grant T. Hoover '14 Chris J. Trujillo '15 In honor of the Purdue Class of '15 Graduates M ike Wells '75 took a year to himself at Purdue before committing to Greek life. It wasn't until his sophomore year that he joined Beta Theta Pi. The year before, he met a few Betas on campus and was very impressed with them and the house whenever he visited. When he moved in, the house was in fantastic shape and Mike began to form lifelong friendships. Over the years, Mike's relationships grew. He still keeps in touch with many alumni almost daily. Bruce White '75 and Steve Poe '77 are his significant business partners and he serves on the Purdue Research Foundation with another Beta Mu alumnus, Bill elmore '75. "The friendships I made during my Beta years have helped me in building my career and the success that I've enjoyed." As Mike's relationships strengthened, the house where they started began to fall into disrepair. So when the opportunity to bring it back to life came about, Mike and several other dedicated alumni stepped up to do their part. "Knowing other alumni contributed to make the house great for me as an undergraduate, I wanted to do the same for those who follow me. Times have changed and the house needs to continue changing and improving as well. "I had no idea at the time what a significant impact those years would have on me. Joining Beta Theta Pi was one of the best decisions I have made in my life. I'm certain Beta Mu gave much to other alumni as it did me, and we have a responsibility to continue those rich traditions at the Beta house. I am extremely impressed with the caliber of brothers in the Chapter today, and will do whatever I can to contribute to their success." Mike and his wife, Annie, live in Indianapolis and have three children (all of whom live in Indy as well) and six grandchildren. He owns REI Real Estate Services, LLC, and has been involved in the development of many significant projects, including the Indianapolis Marriott Downtown, JW Marriott Indianapolis, Emmis Corporate Headquarters, Anthem Operations Center, and other hotels in Austin, Louisville, Bloomington, Denver, and Salt Lake City. In his spare time, Mike enjoys hiking, golfing, and spending time at his vacation home in Winter Park, Colorado. You can contact Mike at mwells@reirealestate.com. Mike Wells '75 on Returning Beta to Dominance Beta Mu needs You to Make a Pledge In order to secure the full $250,000 match, that same amount of new donations MUST be pledged before the December 31 cutoff date. For those of you who have already contributed, please consider increasing or extending your five-year pledge by adding a sixth year to your commitment. If you have not given, we need you to now. There is no better time to make a pledge than when your dollars go twice as far! You can also make your new pledge fully tax-deductible by using the Beta Theta Pi Foundation side of the enclosed pledge form. Beta Mu is fortunate to have this wonderful opportunity, and broad participation is essential to the success of the challenge. We are indebted to our brother for his generous gift and offer. It is imperative that we join him to raise another $250,000 together. This campaign represents the opportunity to preserve for future generations the incredible legacy we were given more than 100 years ago. We need everyone to pitch in. It is time to join together; our goal is achievable and within sight. I ask that all 1,400 Purdue Betas make a pledge today. Yours in _kai_, Cary Wood '89 Campaign Chairman (248) 613-2888 / carybwood@gmail.com $250,000 Matching Gift Challenge (Continued from page 1)

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