Sunday, August 2, 2009

One for the Ages

The 170th General Convention has officially adjourned; it was certainly a memorable one as undergraduates, alumni and friends celebrated One Fraternity and its Three Great Principles.

Additional Convention coverage, including photos, videos and stories from the Arizona Biltmore, will be available through www.betathetapi.org in the coming days.

Until we meet again . . .

Saturday, August 1, 2009

Election of Trustees

Delegates have unanimously re-elected Joseph M. Troncale, Alabama '63, as a General Fraternity Vice President.

Jeffrey N. Newton, Miami '77 and Michael Okenquist, Villanova '94 have been unanimously elected as General Fraternity Vice Presidents. Each will serve a term of three years.

New General Treasurer

Delegates have unanimously elected Michael G. Feinstein, MIT '82 General Treasurer for a term of three years.

DiPaolo Receives Shepardson Award

Former General Fraternity Vice President Donald G. (Dipper) DiPaolo, Michigan '78 recieves the Francis Wayland Shepardson Award for his continued dedication and commitment to Beta Theta Pi. President Purinton called DiPaolo the "quintessential role model for undergraduates and alumni alike" sharing heartfelt appreciation for his continued friendship.

In accepting, DiPaolo offered, "I'm honored by what Beta is . . . my family of choice." He spent much of his acceptance celebrating the past 10 years of success with the Men of Principle Initiative, captivating and entertaining Convention attendees with a balance of homespun humor and heart-warming inspiration.

Stay tuned for more excerpts from DiPaolo's speech focusing on the Great Architects of Beta Theta Pi . . .

Knox Award Recipients

The following 13 chapters have been awarded the John Reily Knox Award for Chapter Excellence: Case Western Reserve, Denison, Washington, Idaho, Alabama, Georgia Tech, Missouri-Kansas City, Georgia, Truman State, Oklahoma, Kansas State, Miami University and Nebraska!


Sisson Award Winners

The following 28 chapters have been awarded the Francis H. Sisson award for 2009: Denison, Bethany, San Diego, Texas A&M-Corpus Christi, Alabama, George Washington, Case Western Reserve, Virginia Tech, Texas at Arlington, Connecticut, Washington, Wittenberg, Carnegie Mellon, Central Michigan, Wabash, DePauw, Truman State, Washington in St. Louis, Miami, Toronto, Idaho, Oklahoma, Missouri-Kansas City, Nebraska, Georgia, Kansas State, Missouri and, for the 27th consecutive time, Georgia Tech!


Wichita State Competition

Oklahoma State wins the 2009 Wichita State singing competition!