Delta Tau Delta - Cornell University

DTD 2 THE CORDELT W hen looking back on his time with the Beta Omicron Chapter, Bill Matson '81 recalls great memories of his experience and how it shaped him into who he is today. During his first semester at Cornell, Bill struggled academically and felt like he did not fit at Cornell. However, that all changed once he found Delta Tau Delta. "It was home," he says. "Once I joined Delta Tau Delta, I was able to settle down and feel like I belonged at Cornell." Once settled in Beta Omicron, Bill was elected assistant treasurer and then treasurer the following year. He used that opportunity as an executive officer to develop not only his financial skills but also his social skills. "Living in a house filled with engineers, I learned how to deal with the kind of people I have been working with my whole career," he says. "By taking on responsibilities in the chapter, I learned how to work with others in a leadership capacity while also making friends who are always there to support you." Since graduating, Bill admits that he regretfully is not as involved as he would like to be, but he does try and stay connected with his brothers. "A lot of us still do holiday cards, which is nice. I also see Cliff Strat '80 whenever he has a layover in Boston." Bill recently retired as senior vice president and chief human resources officer of Analog Devices. He lives in Boston with his wife, Donna, whom he brought to several Beta Omicron formals. They have two grown children, Ellen and Steve. In his free time, Bill likes to golf and travel. He is also passionate about giving back. "I've been very fortunate in my life and I want to be sure others have the same opportunities," he says. "It's hard to believe we're now retired and part of the old guard that we used to see come back for Homecoming each year. Thanks for making my Cornell experience terrific and for letting an ILRee feel at home in a house of engineers." To contact Bill, send him an e-mail at boston.matson@gmail.com. LOOKING BACK AT THE GOOD OLD DAYS Alumni Update Chapter Eternal Edward F. Sutherland '55 entered Chapter Eternal on March 28 as a resident of Melvin Village, N.H. He served with the U.S. Army Signal Corps in Germany and then joined General Radio Company, where he was employed in sales and sales management positions for 12 years. Ed then joined Teradyne Inc. as a regional sales manager, later becoming the manager of advertising and publicity and product manager for relay and telephone test systems. He left Teradyne after seven years to found Relay Testing Services Inc. in Wolfeboro, N.H., an independent testing laboratory, which used computer-controlled tests for predicting early failure of electromechanical relays, a company he ran for 23 years. Ed also founded Relay Testing Systems Corporation of Ballston Spa, N.Y., which developed and manufactured a computer-controlled system for testing relays. He published a number of technical papers on the subject of relay testing, some of which were presented in the U.S., as well as Japan and China. In his spare time, Ed enjoyed sailing, flying, skiing, and music. Alumni News William C. Krell Jr. '58 and his wife, Gini, live in Sao Paulo, Brazil, where he gives English and translation lessons to post-graduate students at the University of Sao Paulo. One of William's favorite memories in Beta Omicron is of seeing the statue of Ezra on the quad during a moonlit, winter night. E-mail: williamkd@uol.com.br Greek Life on Cornell Campus Sees Bright Future Under the Guidance of Travis Apgar T ravis T. Apgar is the Robert G. Engel senior associate director of Cornell University for campus and community engagement, fraternities, sororities, and independent living. He and his staff act as the primary advocates for the Greek community on campus. "Our role is to make sure students are having a successful experience at Cornell. We do what we can to help those involved in fraternities and sororities live up to their core values and the mission of their organization." (Continued on page 4) DTD

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