Chapter News - Cross and Crescent

Alumni Brothers Don Helwig, Steve Koenigsberg, and
Adam Striebinger were unable to attend but made very
generous contributions to support the event. Founding
Father Ralph Von Dem Hagen (1966) was in attendance.
Denver (Alpha-Pi)
Scott Huelskamp won his first professional golf tournament,
the CB Waterworks Pro Tour’s event at Buffalo Run
Golf Course in Commerce City, Colorado.
Drexel (Epsilon-Kappa)
Out of 12 fraternities, the chapter placed fourth overall at Greek
Week 2010 competition. The chapter participated in Football,
Go Green Jeopardy, Pipino Run, Arm Wrestling, Water Relays,
Tricycle Race, Chariot Race, Step and Stroll, Talent Show,
Can Competition, and Tug of War. A big congratulations to
Alumni Chairman Jamal Atif and Anthony Picataggi, who
were elected to the Alumni Chapter Advisory Board.
The Alumni Corporation held its annual meeting on May
1, 2010. Chairman John McGarrigle reviewed the year’s
achievements, including the re-colonization, implementation
of the officer mentor program, initiation of the re-founders
in January, and successful negotiations to re-occupy the
chapter house on September 1, 2010. Chapter President
Theo Speedy presented an update on the colony. Alumni
Chairman Jamal Atif presented a plaque to the alumni
to memorialize the undergraduates’ appreciation.
Drury (Theta-Sigma)
Lynn Chipperfield (1973), currently a member of the Grand
High Zeta, has been elected chairman of the Board of Trustees
at Drury University. With his election, the chairman of the
board, the vice-chairman of the board, the treasurer of the
board, the president of the university, and the president of
the university’s Alumni Association are all Lambda Chis.
Eastern Illinois (Phi-Alpha)
Former chapter President Dirk Bennett was
named Greek President of the Year.
Nnamdi K. Clark died April 29, 2010.
Edinboro (Beta-Delta)
Jesse Stormer, an animation major, is working as a
summer intern for the Communications/IT Department
at the International Headuqarters in Indianapolis.
After serving as compliance manager for Chapter Services
Department, Thomas Roberts (2009) was promoted to
associate director of communications/IT at the International
Headquarters in Indianapolis. In his new role, he will be
responsible for the Fraternity’s graphic design/branding
program and the online chapter communications process.
Elmhurst (Pi-Zeta)
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The chapter held an Initiation ritual on April 30,
2010, for the following associate members: Matthew
McHugh, Robert Liska, and Tyler Wernecke.
Michael Rudoff was selected as Greek Man of the Year and
Romison Saint-Louis received the inaugural Alpha-Omega Greek
Excellent Award in part for his efforts as president of Habitat
for Humanity at Elmhurst College and chapter vice president.
Embry-Riddle (Sigma-Phi)
Chapter President Justin Fletcher was elected president
of the Student Government Association.
Jeffrey D. Shore (1989) died May 1, 2010. He worked
for Salomon Brothers and Citigroup in Tampa, Florida;
Barclays Global Investors and Investors Bank and Trust in
San Francisco, California; and most recently, he worked at
TIAA-CREF in Charlotte, North Carolina, as a director.
Ferris State (Iota-Psi)
Dr. Brent Knight was named Distinguished Alumni at Ferris
State at an awards ceremony held on May 6, 2010. The award
is presented to individuals who demonstrate leadership and
service to their profession, community, service organizations,
and alma mater. Brent began his professional career at Illinois’
Triton College in 1971 holding various administrative posts
before being selected president of the college in 1976. He
has held several other leadership positions in his career,
including presidency of Pierce College (1985–1989) and
Morton College (2003–2007). From 1996 to 2000, he
served as president of Investment Resources, Inc. Currently,
he is the president of Lansing Community College.
Florida (Epsilon-Mu)
Charles Smith is working as a summer intern
for the Business Affairs Department oof the
International Headquarters in Indianapolis.
Florida Southern (Epsilon-Xi)
The chapter raised
approximately $500 through
an alumni golf tournament at
Florida Southern College.
Cross & Crescent June 2010
The chapter organized a
committee to contact alumni
brothers and establish more
accurate contact information.
The chapter held an open house
for alumni brothers to meet
with current active brothers.
The chapter organized a
philanthropy event, “Miss
Epsilon-Xi Beauty Pageant,”
where they collected canned