Fall 2006 - Alpha Gamma Rho

Alpha Gamma Rho
Fall 2006
www.mizzouagr.com
University of Missouri
Theta Crescent
NOBLE RULER’S REPORT
Hello Brothers of Theta Chapter,
I hope this newest issue finds you well. Our summer has come to a close and we’re getting back
into the swing of the great system we know as the University of Missouri. We have a number of exciting things to tell you all. The first of which I’m sure you’ll hear a lot about. Four brothers made their
way to the National Convention in Breckenridge, Colorado. I believe I speak for my fellow brothers
that attended when I say that it was a great time. It was a very
valuable and remarkable experience as we were able to meet
new brothers from all over the nation. Also, as you’ll read
in another article in this issue, we managed to secure several
awards including the Maynard H. Coe Chapter Efficiency
Award, the highest award given. I am so proud of this chapter
and everything we’ve accomplished, and I sincerely cannot
wait to see what lies ahead.
The semester has already kicked off to a very active but great start. We intend to keep that momentum going
throughout the semester and the year. Another great generation of new members has been added to this chapter and I am
very excited about this new class. I see great potential in their character and their motivations. They are off to a great start
and I have no doubt that they’ll keep exceeding expectations. Brother Travis Heman has done a great job in recruiting
these new gentlemen.
On September 5th we welcomed Brother Josh Wackler to our chapter.
He came to help implement our new strategic recruiting plan. It is based around the
theory that new members can be recruited year round. We are in the process of planning several events which will provide new opportunities to gain new members throughout the year. Again, if you know
any potential members please pass their contact information along to us.
As always please feel free to stop by and see us sometime at 602 S. College Ave.
Fraternally,
Ross Pierson
When It Come to Brotherhood….Chillicothe Area Alumni Heat It Up!
What’s Inside...
The heat of mid July did not keep AgRho Brothers,
their families and friends from attending the Chillicothe
Burger Night. For the second year, this family oriented
event was held at Brother Larry Warren’s airplane hanger,
adjacent to the Livingston County Fair Grounds. The sixty
plus crowd included alumni from Mizzou, Truman State,
and NWMS; undergraduates; recruits; and of course, their
families. The burger night menu expanded to include great
grilled pork chops, homegrown watermelon, and other culinary treats!
Alumni Spotlight . . .
Everyone who braved the 100 plus temperature
enjoyed a grand evening of conversation and reminiscing. As always, put a few AGRs together and the tall tales
of collegiate days abound! Before the evening adjourned,
Brother Jim Grozinger announced that he has arranged for
next year’s event to the held at the Litton Agricultural Center…the air conditioned Litton Agricultural Center!
Thanks to Sue and Larry Warren, our host for the
evening.
Popp/McBee Memorial
Trap Shoot...
Pig Roast Precedes Pigskin
Premier...
Homecoming...
Founders Day...
National Convention..
Maynard Coe Chapter
Efficiency Award...
Lost Alumni...
New Members...
Upcoming Events...
Alumni Spotlight
He is the man who everyone knows. He is present at virtually every alumni function and some brotherhood
events as well. Every undergraduate knows who he is whether or not they have ever met the man. His contribution to
Theta Chapter is surpassed by none and matched by few. His name is Steve Ellis, and he is the newest initiate into the
Theta Chapter Hall of Fame. It seems like everyone from Theta Chapter in the last 30 years has a Steve Ellis story, and it
is for that reason that Brother Ellis was chosen by the chapter to become a member of the Chapter Hall of Fame.
To write about Steve’s history in AGR would not do justice. To speak of his accomplishments would seem hollow. The legacy that Steve Ellis is leaving on Theta Chapter and AGR as a whole is his service. Since the time he was an
undergraduate, Steve Ellis has come up with countless ways to make this fraternity better. When it comes to commitment
to Alpha Gamma Rho, Brother Ellis sets the example and leads the way in helping the alumni of Theta Chapter to make
better men, and giving more men the possibility to be a part of this fraternity.
Pig Roast Precedes Pigskin Premier
Thanks to the time and generosity of three alumni,
Theta Chapter had a great kickoff tailgate to begin the
2006 Tiger Football Season. Prior to the opening game
against Murray State University, Alumni, undergrads and
their guest gathered in Parking Lot G behind Faurot Field
to enjoy a Pig Roast. Brother Doug Thomas and his wife
Pat provided the roasted pig, complete with an apple in its
mouth! Brother David Minnick and wife Nancy came up
with parking spots, and Brother Steve Ellis helped out with
the planning and transportation of the pig to Columbia on
Game Day.
Probably the most photographed pig in Missouri
(total strangers stopped by to take a picture; some wanted
to be photographed with the pig), it provided a great pregame meal for over 125 happy Mizzou tailgaters. Brotherhood was abundant and the excellent pig was followed by
a shellacking with the pigskin by the Tigers over Murray
State. Be on the lookout for more brotherhood/alumni
events to come in the near future.
Brother Doug Thomas and Brother Steve Ellis
pose with the most popular guest at the Pig Roast
Popp/McBee Memorial Trap Shoot
Scheduled for November 5, 2006
The annual Popp/McBee Memorial Trap Shoot will be held at Cedar Creek Rod and Gun Club on November
5, 2006. We hope many alumni will save the date and attend. You don’t have to shoot; come meet the new collegiate
members, visit with alumni and enjoy a fall day in the great outdoors. The undergrads will be there to prepare lunch.
There will be a silent auction and a shot gun will be raffled. Proceeds from the event fund two scholarships for incoming
CAFNR students.
If you need more information, contact Josh Brandt, Brian Ehrich, or any Theta member (573)847-9061, or call
Cedar Creek and get the details from our hosts, Mary Ann and George Gates.
Mark Your Calendars...
February 10, 2007 is the date selected for the 91st annual Theta Chapter Founder’s Day. Members from the Initiation Classes of 1957, 1982, and 1997 will be recognized. If you are a member of one of these groups, we hope you will
make an added effort to attend this year’s event. If we can assist you with hotel reservations, or a place to gather on Friday or Saturday evening, please feel free to contact the VNR Alumni Relations Clint Munzlinger (660) 341-2728 or Mom
Marty (573) 256-2557.
Planned activities will include a continental breakfast at the Chapter House followed by initiation, and the annual
business meeting. The day will conclude with a luncheon and awards program. Your evening will be free to gather with
classmates and relive the “good old days!” Look for your invitation with details in early January!
Brothers Involved...
Homecoming Steering Committeee Members
CAFNR Steering Committee Members
Caleb Colbert, Service co-chair; Chris Smith, House
Decorations co-chair; and James Tvrdy, Steering Committee TriDirector are one-tenth of the 2006 Homecoming Steering Committee.
The University of Missouri started the tradition of Homecoming in 1911 when MU football coach and Director of Athletics Chester Brewer invited former students to “come home” to
Columbia, Missouri for the annual football game between the
University of Missouri and the University of Kansas. This tradition has spread throughout the world, but the University of Missouri still boosts the largest student run celebration in the nation.
We invite you to “come home” to Mizzou and AGR
for the 2006 edition “Pride on the Prowl.” Come by the house
for brunch before the Tigers take on Kansas State University at
Faurot Field. For more information and pictures, check out their
website: http://wwwmizzou.com/homecoming
Jeff Chapuis, fundraising; Tyler Jones, activities; Chris Nation, Tri-Director, Ryan Neimeyer,
activities; Kyle Allen, contest; and Brant Mettler,
contest have all assumed major leadership rolls in
presenting the 2006 CAFNR Week festivities which
will include, skit night at the Historic Missouri
Theatre, games, community service, careers fair, and
Barnwarming.
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Theta Lost Alumni...
Do you know where our lost alumni are? Please send us any contact information you may have on
the alumni listed below. We strive to keep all Theta Brothers informed. you can send information to the chapter house ATTN: VNR-Alumni Relations, 602 S College Ave, Columbia, MO 65201, Phone: 573.874.9061
FirstName
Virgil
John
Norman
Elbert
Frank
Frederick
Dwight
Raymond
Jack
Donald
C. David
Harold
Kerry
John
George
William
M.I.
M
L
F
D
C
J
H
F
A
H
W
A
F
LastName
Proffitt
Batt
Kloker
Barrett
Miller
Quick
Hause
Williams
Greer
Abernathy
Peterman
Kelley
Cook
Wheeler
Schumacher
Frey
RollNum InitDate
204
2/16/1930
258
2/3/1935
300
1/1/1937
325
1/1/1939
359
1/1/1941
395
11/1/1942
402
1/3/1943
422
2/24/1946
516
1/1/1951
529
1/1/1951
562
2/21/1954
675
3/24/1961
692
11/19/1962
702
1/1/1963
717
2/15/1964
725
1/1/1965
FirstName
William
Garvin
Loy
William
James
Wayne
Ricky
James
Barry
Martin
John
Ricky
Robert
Mark
David
David
M.I.
D
G
E
S
R
E
G
W
C
J
M
D
B
A
J
L
LastName
Lyons
Wilson
Davidson
Gillespie
Gray
Hilgedick
Stamps
Strong
Cole
Freyer
Henbest
Watson
Chapman
Larson
Tietjen
Moore
RollNum InitDate
728
1/01/1965
743
2/06/1966
758
1/01/1967
759
2/16/1967
766
9/10/1967
772
1/01/1967
791
2/10/1969
837
1/01/1971
842
1/01/1972
843
1/01/1972
858
1/01/1972
860
4/24/1972
882
4/01/1973
921
1/28/1976
934
4/07/1976
940
1/31/1977
Maynard Coe Chapter Efficiency Award
Excerpt from presentation by
Mr. Phil Josephson, Executive Director
59th Convention of Alpha Gamma
Rho
Breckenridge, Colorado
August 15, 2006
The winner of the Maynard Coe Chapter Efficiency
Award has an overall performance level above all others.
They have not achieved perfection; most
don’t, but DO excel in most areas. Previously they met a major challenge and
overcame it. They went above and beyond
what they were expected to do.
This is the highest honor that the
A key to their success is that they make
Fraternity gives to recognize our most
darn good use of their resources:
outstanding Chapters. As with the previ•
A housemother that is involved
ous award, this year we will recognize a
with their programming.
runner-up and a winner.
•
Advisers that help keep them on
Both the winner and the runnercourse.
up of the Maynard Coe Chapter Effi•
An Alumni Corporation that stays
ciency Award for the 2004-2006 bieninvolved and suggests improvements.
nium have excelled in academics. These
Theta Noble Ruler, Ross
•
And a superior relationship with
chapters have shown great efficiency in
Pierson, receives the Mainard
the Faculty and Staff on their campus.
financial practices, alumni communicaCoe Chapter Efficiency Award
tions, and year-round recruitment. Also,
from Executive Director, Phil
This Chapter embodies what Alpha Gamma
they have maintained a high level of
Josephson
Rho is all about.
campus involvement and consistently
rank at the top of Alpha Gamma Rho
The Winner of the 2006 maynard Coe Chapter Efchapters. Their leadership is consistently strong and they
ficiency Award is:
have a great reputation in their community. These chapters
have both a culture and tradition of achievement. They
want and expect to be recognized as the top chapter in
Theta Chapter at the
Alpha Gamma Rho.
University of Missouri!
AGR National Convention Highlights
By Brother Bill Ehrich
graduate chapter was honored with
A small but famous little ski-rethe highest recognition given to any
sort town was the sight of the 59th
chapter. For the first time in chapter
Annual Convention of the Alpha
history, Theta Chapter was the recipient of the Maynard H. Coe Chapter
Gamma Rho Fraternity. For three
Efficiency Award.
days the leaders of the undergraduEach award received in Coloate chapters along with numerous
alumni from across the nation conrado was obviously special and important to Theta Chapter. However,
vened in Breckenridge, Colorado
to do the business of AGR. Theta
it was Brother Akins and the Chapter
Efficiency Award that have been the
Chapter had a superb year leading up to the 59th Convention, and Theta Chapter Undergrads, Alumni and Mom talk of Columbia since that time. As
Marty celebrate after the Marinard Coe
that excellence became obvious
Theta Chapter continues to enjoy
presentation at the
and was rewarded in a big way as
its many recent successes, we real59th National Convention Banquet.
awards were handed out through the
ize that although success has come
Convention.
our way there is still an enormous
Theta Chapter received four
opportunity to improve. So as Theta
and Chapter History. An outstanding
High Honors in Chapter Management, Theta alumnus received the highest
Chapter takes advantage of the great
Recruitment, Alumni Corporation
opportunities in front of us, we also
individual honor AGR has to offer
and Chapter Activities and Meritoriwant to congratulate Brother Akins
as Brother Zane Akins became the
ous Honors for Scholarship. Highon his outstanding accomplishment.
fourth Theta Brother to be inducted in
est Honors were Theta’s prize in the
Theta Chapter is proud to claim him as
the Hall of Fame. Finally, the underareas of Membership Development
our own.
Meet Our New Brothers...
Jake Alden, Junior
Son of Judy & Ron
Hamilton, JC Penney HS, Fort Scott
JC
Animal Science
Tony Amos
Son of Marla & Gary
Russellville, Russellville HS
Ag Systems Management
Alan Brandt
(Andrew Brandt ’01)
Son of Lois & Paul
Concordia, Concordia HS
Ag Business
Ed Cope
Son of Nancy & Bill
Truxton
Ag Systems Management
Brian Ehrich
(Bill Ehrich ’04)
Son of Alicyn & Roger
LaClede, Brookfield HS
Animal Science & Agronomy
Kyle Fergason,
sophomore
(Roger ’74, Cody ’04)
Son of Dee & Roger
Carrollton, Carrollton HS
State Fair CC
Ag Econ
Lee Gard,
(Scott ’95)
Son of Susan & Earl
Palmyra, Palmyra HS
Mechanical Engineering
Aaron Gholson
Son of Cheryl and Sy
Paris, Paris HS
Fisheries & Wildlife
Bradley Hoene
Son of Shelley & Jim
Eureka
Ag Systems Management
Jason Hogan
Son of Diane & John
Maysville, Maysville HS
Ag Business
Bryant Kagay
Son of Kathy & Barry
Maysville, Maysville HS
Mechanical Engineering
Matt Kahrs
Son of Linda & Rusty
Hughesville
Ag Econ
Michael Manson
Son of Kathy & Paul
Brunswick
Ag Econ
Tanner Michael
Son of Connie & Nick
Unionville,
Ag Business
Robert Parks
Son of Gladys & Gary
Keytesville
Mechanical Engineering
Alex J. Reigelsberger
Son of Becky & Andrew
Brunswick
Ag Business
John Schad
Son of Sarah & Dennis
Barnett
Ag Systems Management
Joseph Scott
(John, Beta Gamma ’83)
Barbara & John
Rogersville, Rogersville HS
Animal Science
Bryan Simpson
Son of Marie & Don
Nelson, Slater HS
Undeclared
Brandon Stark
Son of Mary Jo & Bill
Carrollton, Carrollton HS
Mechanical Engineering
Matthew Stock,
sophomore
Son of Kathy & Tom
Levasy, Fort Osage HS
Ag Systems Management
Mathew Stump
Son of Sheila & John
Troy, Troy HS
Ag Systems Management
Jared Thomas
Son of Gay & Douglas
Madison
Ag Education
Joseph Tvrdy
(James Tvrdy ’04)
Son of Dawn & Dan
Cameron, Cameron HS
Ag Business
Ryan Wallace
Son of Becky & Dale
Chillicothe, Chillicothe HS
Ag Business
Jacob Woolston
Son of Cindy & Randy
Brunswick, Brunswick HS
Ag Business
CONGRATULATIONS TO CALEB COLBERT,
2006 AGR EXCELLENCE SCHOLARSHIP WINNER!
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Theta Chapter Crescent
Calendar of Upcoming Events
Alumni Welcome!
October 20 & 21:
Homecoming Weekend
October 20:
Chapter House Decorations
5 p.m. to 11 p.m.
October 21:
Brunch at the
Chapter House 10 a.m.
TBA:
Mizzou vs. Kansas State
November 5:
Popp/McBee Memorial
Trap Shoot Cedar Creek Rod and Gun Club
February 3 & 4:
AGR Classic Steer and
Heifer Show Midway Exhibition Center
February 10:
91st Annual Theta Chapter
Founders Day
Wanted: Alumni News
The next issue of the Theta Chapter Crescent should be full
of news about you and other alumni brothers. Help make
this happen! Please fill out the questionnaire below and send
it to: Alpha Gamma Rho, 602 S College Ave, Columbia, MO
65201,
Phone: 573.874.906
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