A Publication of the Rho Phi Chapter of Phi Gamma Delta, Rose–Hulman Institute of Technology: March 2019 Edition Upcoming Dates: 50th Anniversary Gala May 3-5, 2019 Baseball Outing is May 18, 2019 $150,000 in Donations Help Establish Six New Chapter Scholarships 1848 Club Announces Eight Funds Now Endowed and One Nears Completion; Five New Funds Named An anonymous brother of Rho Phi has chosen to fund the endowment of four scholarships leading into our 50th anniversary. This is in addition to five scholarships already established by brothers such as Dennis Paustenbach and Mike McKee. 1848 Club Committee Wes Bolsen, chair David Steinbock Ed Fain Jake Whitacre Joe Weist Rho Phi House Corporation Ed Fain, president Doug Collier, vice-pres Andy Horton, secretary Matt Baber Wes Bolsen Chip Bradway Rob Bunch Nate Richter Randy Ridgway The anonymous brother’s first contribution was to finish the “Rho Phi Charter Member Endowment”. The brother went on to fund the “Stephen R. Whitesell Endowed Scholarship”, the “Richard A. Newman Endowed Scholarship”, and the “Rho Phi Chemical Engineering Scholarship”. If you are interested in making a tax deductible donation now or split over the next two years to fund one or more of the below named endowments, please reach out to 1848 Chairman Wes Bolsen: Bolsen@gmail.com or 650-387-9962. For making this contribution, the 1848 Committee would be pleased to offer you a free suite for the 50th celebration! You can also make a contribution toward any of these on your credit card as you register for the 50th anniversary celebration through Eventbrite. You can also visit www.rosefiji.com/1848club for more information.      Phi Gamma Delta Contributing $11,500 to finish endowing the Joseph A. Weist Endowed Scholarship Endow the most outstanding Undergraduate Brother Award (Brandon Couch Award) - $25,000 Endow the Rho Phi New Brother Award (JJ Boyce award) - $25,000 Bill Miller, Bob Harker, or Frank Guthrie Endowed Scholarship - $25,000 each Naming your own Endowed Scholarship - $25,000 1 \r\nWill Byers Named Top Member in Indiana Chapter president, Will Byers (2019), was named the top member of Phi Gamma Delta at the recent Indiana State Day. Will was named the top member from the over 600 members in the state. Will also received the Brandon Dean Couch Award at the recent Parents Dinner as the most outstanding member of the Rho Phi Chapter. Will is a Software Engineering major with an Economics and Mathematics minor. In addition to his chapter president’s role, Will has served as Rho Phi recording secretary, IFC treasurer and IFC president, studied abroad in Germany during the summer of 2016 and has served as a Big Brother mentor for Chances and Services for Youth. Upon graduation, Will has taken a job with Edgile and we wish him the best. Will Byers (2019) named top member in Phi Gamma Delta in state of Indiana President’s Report My name is Will Byers and I am the current president of the Rho Phi chapter. Over the last year, it has been my absolute honor to lead this chapter and these men as we prepare and celebrate such a historic milestone. Fifty years of the Rho Phi chapter is truly a testament to the enduring character and excellence that we have consistently embodied at Rose. Even though Rose-Hulman admission rates dropped noticeably this year, we took a pledge class of 30 members in the fall, the largest of any Greek organization on campus. Having just had initiation two weeks ago, we currently sit at 117 brothers in the chapter, 27 of whom live in the house. The Rho Phi chapter has stood as a pillar of strength and integrity in the Rose-Hulman community during a time of increased nationwide scrutiny for Greeks. I am so proud to lead a group of men who exemplify the best qualities of college men and who can set an example as to how a modern fraternity can transcend the stereotypical image that society has of Greeks. The last year has passed just as fast as I had been told it would and I have had an unforgettable experience leading this chapter. As my responsibilities begin to wind down, a new cabinet will be elected and installed by March 10th who will lead us into our main celebration for our 50th Anniversary come May. I am excited for the events we have planned to celebrate our 50th and to get the opportunity to share them with Fiji’s from all different walks of life. I will definitely still be helping with the festivities we have planned so always feel free to reach out to me with questions or concerns! Rho Phi State Day Results Best Chapter - 2nd Place Community Service - 2nd Place Campus Involvement - 1st Place Most Outstanding Member 117 Members 3.15 Chapter GPA 1400+ Hours of Community Service $5250 in money donated to charity Rho Phi Chapter at Indiana State Day 2019 Phi Gamma Delta 2 \r\n50th Anniversary Registration Now Open May 3-5, 2019 Event Promises Weekend of Great Brotherhood Picture on Right: Archon President, Henry S. Brainard (Case Western 1922) and Legate, J. Kurt Mahrdt (DePauw 1928), presents charter to President Robert C. Meyer (Rose 1970) on November 22, 1969. Fall 2017 Pledge Class on Bid Tuesday Overview of Weekend Dates are Welcome to Attend all Events Friday, May 3 Opening Dinner - Classes of 1969-1976 - M. Moggers (908 Poplar Street; Upstairs Banquet Room) - Contact Dan Jackson (djackson18@cox.net) for more information. Cost is $20/person. Paid that night. There is room for 55 brothers/guests and 30 spots are taken. Casino Night and Opening Reception - The Ohio Building (672 Ohio Street) 7:30 - 10:30 pm - Help recreate the 1974 Casino Party. We are bringing in a professional company to run the gambling tables. Cash bar and finger foods available. 1974 Casino Party - Mark Ress (1976) Saturday, May 4 All Day - Enjoy Casa Urbana (second floor of The Ohio Building) - a 13,000 square foot, turn of the century fully renovated hotel. Meet up for informal gatherings. Historical Rho Phi displays will be set up. Graduate Video Interviews - Noon - 6:00 pm - Contact Joe Weist (jweist@gmail.com) for more information. Rho Phi Open Golf - Hulman Links (990 Chamberlain St) 9:00 am. Teams of four. Limited spots at $25. Rose-Hulman Campus Tour - 10:30 am - Leave from The Ohio Building Museum Walking Tour - 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm - Great for wives and girlfriends. Brothers also welcome. Leave from The Ohio Building. Pre-Dinner Reception - 5:00—6:00 pm. Dinner - 6:00 pm. Reception and Semi-formal after dinner. The Ohio Building for all events. Sunday, May 5 Sendoff Brunch - 10:00 am - 1:00 pm (location to be announced) You must register on Eventbrite for all events. Link at: www.rosefiji.com/50th-anniversary/ Phi Gamma Delta 3 \r\nRho Phi Chapter Phi Gamma Delta Fraternity PO Box 3047 Terre Haute, IN 47803 2019-2020 Cabinet Logan Kabrich - President Jacob Geesaman - Treasurer Andrew Novotny - Rec Secy Riley Roberts - Corr Secy Bailey Sheldon - Historian Gold and Silver Owl Recipients On the 50th and 25th anniversary of initiation into Phi Gamma Delta, a brother is presented with a Silver or Gold Owl award. We will be honoring the following brothers at the dinner for these anniversaries. GOLD OWLS George J. Butkovich, Jr. Thomas A. Dehne Loren C. Doyle Walter E. Dye Gary W. Gladish Steven C. Goble James H. Graham Gary L. Groff Robert H. Harrison Thomas M. Hendrickson John B. Hodsden* Thomas L. Jackson James M. Lowes Roger J. Martindell Robert C. Meyer Gregory A. Montgomery Donald G. Morris Richard A. Newman* Jay D. O'Sullivan Richard L. Pace Daniel J. Phelps Jöel V. Sanders Jay E. Sensibaugh John M. Smith Ted M. Smith Sidney L. Stoffer Albert D. Wernz Stephen R. Whitesell* Bruce P. Williams Dale L. Zeleznik SILVER OWLS Karl R. Ammerman Carl E. Bradway Jason A. Castor Christopher M. Chastain John D. Donaldson John M. Estes Timothy W. Grunow, II Andrew N. Herbert Craig A. Holder Andrew E. Horton Todd R. Hubbell Matthew V. McGuan Kent E. Murphy Joseph T. Phillips Stuart C. Quay Carl H. Rempert Shannon P. Roehrich Chad W. Schwartz Matthew G. Steiner Kostandinos J. Stubos Nathan W. Warfel Aaron M. Weishaar Chad A. Welch * brother is ad astra \r\n2019 Renewal (or joining) the Rho Phi 1848 Club More information found at: www.rosefiji.com/1848club Name:__________________________________ Rose Graduation Year ______________ Address: ________________________________ Phone: __________________________________ Email: ___________________________________ I would like to become/renew my membership into the 1848 Club through a (check one) ____$18.48 Monthly OR ___ $221.76 one-time non-tax deductible contribution. I am authorizing you to charge the below credit card for this amount monthly or annually as noted above. (NOTE: This can also be accomplished electronically at www.RoseFiji.com/1848club ) Name on Card: ____________________________ Card Number: _____________________________ Expiration Month/Year: _____________________ CVV Code: _____ Signature: _________________________________ I would like to make a tax deductible contribution to building an endowed scholarship for the undergraduate brothers of Rho Phi. Please see attached my donation, made out the “PGD Educational Foundation” that will go toward finishing an Endowed Scholarship at the chapter. The attached check is for my tax deductible contribution of ________________ Please mail this letter back with your check or card information to: Wes Bolsen, 12470 Bradford Dr., Parker, CO 80134 or Call/Email to discuss larger contributions. Bolsen@gmail.com or 650-387-9962 \r\nRho Phi 1848 Club Members 2019 Renewals Received are highlighted Bill Miller (Indiana University 1962, Purdue 1996) Timothy S. Harlan (Indiana State 1972, Rose 2008) Gary W. Gladish (Rose 1970) Jim Lowes (Rose 1970) Richard Pace (Rose 1970) Steven C. Goble (Rose 1971) Ronald R. Andrews (Rose 1974) Dennis J. Paustenbach (Rose 1974) James D. Tribble (Rose 1974) Robert M. Bunch (Rose 1975) Michael A. Huhnke (Rose 1975) James D. Myers (Rose 1975) Michael F. Nisbet (Rose 1975) David J. Steinbock (Rose 1975) Bob Carter (Rose 1976) R. Edwin Fain (Rose 1976) Randal A. Ridgway (Rose 1977) Gerry Dail (Rose 1978) Nathan B. Edwards (Rose 1978) Paul M. Curtin (Rose 1980) John P. Foley (Rose 1980) David B. Jackel (Rose 1980) Michael J. Schipper (Rose 1982) Thomas C. Redford (Rose 1983) Michael A. McKee (Rose 1984) Chuck Moss (Rose 1984) Jonathan T. Richardson (Rose 1984) Brent L. Hendrix (Rose 1987) Joseph A. Weist (Rose 1987, Evansville 2000) Evan R. Kokoska (Rose 1989) Douglas A. Collier (Rose 1990) Chris Lueking (Rose 1991) Alan Manche (Rose 1991) Brian J. Sullivan (Rose 1992) Mitchel R. Deckard (Rose 1993) Todd R. Hubbell (Rose 1996) Andrew E. Horton (Rose 1997) Aaron M. Weishaar (Rose 1997) Bill Morphew (Rose 1998) Wesley J. Bolsen (Rose 2000) Michael E. Dockins (Rose 2002) Quintin X. Coppola (Rose 2009) Nathan P. Richter (Rose 2009) Shane Boschert (Rose 2013) Andrew G. Eslinger (Rose 2013) Michael Hallstein (Rose 2015) Brian J. Soller (Rose 2015) Ryan C. Dick (Rose 2016) Tyler J. Rockwood (Rose 2016) Mitchell A. Orzech (Rose 2016) Corey W. Vatter (Rose 2016) Lucas J. Kopecky (Rose 2017) Jacob C. Whitacre (Rose 2017)