A Lambda Nu Chapter of Phi Gamma Delta Lambda Nu has biggest rush total in years! UPCOMING Rush chairman Travis Brizendine (2012) and Devon Shovanec (2012) have signed 34 new members this summer. This is one of the largest pledge classes on campus and the largest class Phi Gamma Delta has had in several years. Recruitment is the lifeline of the fraternity and we can all be proud of the accomplishments of these two brothers. EVENTS Lambda Nu visits the Grand Canyon State 105th Annual Pig Dinner September 24th Four undergraduates and seven graduate of Phi Gamma Delta. at Chez Hey 14th & P - Lincoln brothers attended the 162nd Ekklesia at the A Nebraska reception was held at Jerry Solomon's (Nebraska 1951) Arizona home Drinks at 6:00 Dinner at 7:00 Capital Campaign Update .n/leeting Arizona Biltmore in Phoenix, Arizona July 29 to August 1. The Ekklesia is the supreme Friday evening and was attended by graduate governing body of the Fraternity that passes and undergraduate brothers. Hours were spent or amends fraternity law, adopts the biannual into the night reminiscing life at Lambda Nu. budget, and elects the Archons or Board of The Lambda Nu undergraduate brothers had an opportunity to spend time meeting the Nu Kappa (University of Nebraska - Kearney) Hosted by Joe Skradski Directors of Phi Gamma Delta. The Ekklesia (402)639-2692 is a time to celebrate Fraternity successes September 24th undergraduate brothers at Jack Homer's (Nebraska 1976) pool side room.The brothers Templeton McCarty Chapter Proficiency enjoyed meeting other Nebraskan's at this Award for demonstrating efficiency in event. 4:00-5:30 at the Chapter House Fiji Homecoming Tailgate September 25th 10.-00 a.m.start ifafternoon game and meet FIJFs from across North America. Lambda Nu was honored to receive the John operation, adhering to the Fraternity laws, The next Ekklesia will be August 2- August maintaining favorable standing with the 5,2012 in New Orleans, Louisiana. university and promoting the high standards Noon start if night game ,Jerry Solom ebraska H L 1-4 »i IT- Dick Gann^ oil (Nebraska n(Nebraska ck Homer II \r\n' ■ * lA0«inCl5 Capital Campaign Report Dear Brothers, As we finish the third year of our capital campaign, I feel like I did going into my Senior year of college. I know the end is near, but in order to finish in four years, there is still a lot of work to get done. With $1.2 million in pledges and This campaign has been an interesting journey. We embarked on this project simply to raise funds for a much needed renovation of our physical structure. The results of $600,000 already received, we are fairly close to reaching strive to reach our fundraising goal, several other areas of our goal. Unfortunately, as is the case with most capital our brotherhood have been touched. Through the contacts campaigns,the last 20% is proving to be the toughest. made during this campaign, brothers have reconnected I would first like to thank the 225 brothers who have given to the campaign. Notably, John Gottschalk ('65), Duane Swanson ('59), and Mike Cassling ('86) have each come back in the latter half of the campaign with second pledges with brothers. We now have an active graduate chapter in Omaha, annual social gatherings at the house and on the golf course, and an active building committee. More alumnae are involved with our undergraduate brothers and we are seeing the success of alumnae participation through our financial endeavor have been very successful. But as we of $50,000, $25,000, and $50,000 respectively. Duane a very successful Rush this year. Swanson also made several contacts encouraging his class I look forward to seeing each of you this fall at either a of '59 to donate, and they came through with 10 donors house tailgate or Pig Dinner. Until then, I wish you good totaling $75,000 in pledges. Not to be out-done, the class health and much happiness. of'86 has also had a great showing with 19 donors totaling $275,000 in gifts. This campaign would not be successful Sincerely yours. without such dedicated and generous brothers. Joe Skradski Another area of development has been in Planned Giving. Capital Campaign Chairman Although this was not part of our original intent, it has Cell Phone:(402)639-2459 developed naturally as a result of the many phone calls and drjoe@classicdentistry.com contacts being made on behalf of the campaign. Some of our brothers are not in a position to give at this time, but have inserted our chapter as a beneficiary in their estates. These brothers have insured our financial health with their generosity and we will enjoy the fruits of this campaign well into our future. If this type of giving would best meet your needs, please do not hesitate to call me. With a $50,000 challenge gift from Mike Cassling, we need new donors to come forward. Although we have been fortunate to have brothers willing to make large donations to jump start the campaign and keep it rolling, we need donations of all amounts from as many brothers as possible in order to complete the campaign. Please consider giving in any amount possible. Your gift may still be spread over five years and will be worth 50% more than the amount pledged as your gift is matched by Mike's. On Friday,September 24th before Pig Dinner, we will have a brief meeting from 4-5:30 p.m. at the chapter house to discuss the campaign. I urge all of you to attend. We will soon be breaking ground on our project and will need the expertise of many brothers during that phase of this project. Your input and interest is most enthusiastically encouraged! PERGE! Graduate Spotlight Brother Ted Turkington is yet another shining example for Lambda Nu in the business world. This 1986 Nebraska graduate is a Senior Account Manager with EMC in the Atlanta metro area. EMC is one of the top 10 most valuable technology companies and Ted has been a fixture in driving company sales. He originally hails from Ogallala and is married to Michelle Bishop of Omaha. They have two children,Ian (12)and Sophia(9)and live in the Atlanta suburb of Roswell. In his spare time Ted enjoys watching and coaching his kids' sports, playing tennis, and cheering on the Huskers with the Georgians for Nebraska. When asked to share memories from his time in the house Ted stated that "a recent family trip to the Grand Canyon reminded him of long spring break trips he had taken to Florida and Padre Island." Ted "The Sledge" Turkington tturkington@gmail.com If you know a graduate we should spotlight, or If you'd like to submit Information for the next newsletter, please email W.D. Cralg at wdcralg@cox.net. \r\nCorporation Report Dear Brothers, As President of the House Corporation Board this is my favorite time of year. The house is alive with activity, new faces and the promise of the year ahead. Husker football will be in full swing soon and with that the excitement of Saturdays in Lincoln. I'm sure all of you remember the anticipation that autumn brings. The goal for the rush chairmen was set at 30 new pledges to receive their free house bills and as of this writing the number of signed pledges was 34—Making it Lambda Nu's largest class in years. The re-establishment of a BCA(Board of Chapter Advisors) has been a goal of the House Corporation Board since last year. The BCA is tasked with guiding the undergraduate cabinet and helping them solve problems and set benchmarks for the chapter. It's my pleasure to report to you that Lambda Nu is alive and thriving. The House Corporation Board has invested approximately $10,000 this summer for necessary repairs and maintenance to the structure as we plan for the upcoming renovation. We've begun to use some professional cleaning and repair contractors for work in the house as we are formulating a complete property management schedule for the post-renovation era. We understand that many of you have given a sizable amount to the campaign and we are I made mention of this in the last newsletter and asked those who had an interest to please step forward. I am proud to announce that Cody Larson,Trey Mytty, Mark Scholz and Mark Scott answered the call. They are in the process of getting acquainted with the undergraduate cabinet and will be formally introduced to the chapter at the August 22nd all house welcome meeting. determined that the FIJI house will be the best maintained fraternity structure Lastly,I would like to make sure on campus. all Graduate Brothers know and Last spring we charged the undergraduates to form a process to hold members to their understand this House Corporation Board is fully committed to seeing Graduate Golf O uting held in June. the renovation campaign through. commitments to Phi Gamma Delta. We began this as an "agenda item" We simply felt too many were not participating in the house as in a 2003 meeting and to see the support we have received so they should. The undergrads responded and with our guidance far has been overwhelming especially considering the economic they came up with,"Lambda Nu: The Way Forward". This plan climate. We have persevered and we will not stop until a new clearly outlines what the chapter expects from the members in Lambda Nu is unveiled. 65 Brothers atten ded the 3rd Annual a number of areas. To add some teeth to this endeavor they tied room selection to the plan and ratified it last semester. It will go Fraternally, into effect for the 2010-11 school year. In addition to this plan, recruitment or RUSH was determined to John Osterholm '95 be of utmost importance and tied to a performance based plan. President, Lambda Nu House Corporation Board PERGE! Chapter Officers 1 Nick Benner 2012 Corresponding Secretary Calvin Pupkes 2012 Treasurer Historian Jon Alderson 2012 Tom Fry 2012 President Recording Secretary Miles Morgan 2011 Recruitment Recommendations Graduates, your referrals are vital to our recruitment efforts. If you know a quality young man that will be attending UNL,please contact Travis Brizendine(402.968.0741)or Devon Schovnec (402.676.2808). \r\nHelp Phi Gamma Delta and minimize your tax burden The Lambda Nu Graduate Association's capital campaign, in support of providing a safe, modern Phi Gamma Delta chapter house for years to come, is an immediate need. If you are absolutely not able to support the Association today, would you consider including the Lambda Nu Graduate Association of Phi Gamma Delta in your estate planning? Thisfuture giving allows gifts which can be made without giving money now to support organizations that are important to you. With the current tax laws, estate planning techniques are more important than ever. There are different tools available for future giving to Lambda Nu. • Charitable Bequests • Life Insurance • Retirement Plan Assets • Retained Life Estates , Graduate Brothers may also want to consider Gifts that Return an Income to You - such as charitable gift annuities that pay the donor fixed income payments to a future date. There are current tax breaks for these arrangements. Feel free to contact Chad Pfeiffer, Graduate Association Treasurer at 402.310.0007. Chad can explain the general concepts and how Lambda Nu works in conjunction with the University of Nebraska Foundation. For tax and legal advice, please consult your tax and legal professionals. c90t'30S99 3N N"!OONn IdV IS 3MV1 01^93 y3ii3HtA!naa t oidH noQ oqw yod irn'T'l-'ii'i P£9\- ONillAiyad 3N 'VHVI/\IO aivd 39VlS0d s n axslysdd 9EL89 3N 'eqeoio laajlS PJ£91 'S 0398 Bieo QM