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www.agriota.com university of wisconsin February 2012
Alpha Gamma Rho Elects New Officer Team
New Iota Chapter Officer Team 2012 (left to right) VNR Finance - Taylor Fritsch VNR Management and Operations - Peter Gernetzke VNR Membership Development - Jordan Haelfrisch VNR Recruitment - Ryan Peterson Noble Ruler -Jared Wendt VNR Scholarship - Ryan Aschenbrener VNR Planning - Will Madsen VNR Alumni Relations - Marcus Hasheider VNR Activities - Connor Nett
2011 National Honors - Iota Chapter • Gold Status for top chapters • Highest Honor, Alumni Relations • Highest Honor, Alumni Corporation Award • Honorable Mention, Outstanding Advisor, Brad Garrison • Honorable Mention, Best Scholarship Program
The Crescent Kenneth C. Van Ornum #434 passed away on March 11, 2011 in Ashland, Wis. Radley G. Hyde #511 passed away on May 7, 2011 in Medford, Ore. Randall Torgerson #608 is devoting his time and energy to his community of Alexandria in Fairfax County, Va. He recently stepped down after serving two years as president of the Westgrove Civic Association, and stays active on its board and participates in committees of the Mt. Vernon Council of Civic Associations representing communities in the historic area south of Alexandria, Va. He also has undertaken a new farming hobby – growing oysters off his dock at their vacation home in Lancaster
Key Iota Contacts
Alpha Gamma Rho — Iota Chapter 233 Lake Lawn Place Madison, WI 53703 Phone: (608) 257-3871 • Fax: (608) 251-2159 Web site: www.uwagr.com • e-mail: [email protected] Undergraduate Chapter Jared Wendt, Noble Ruler.................................................608-630-7236 Marcus Hasheider, VNR Alumni Relations....................608-577-9084 Ryan Peterson, VNR Recruitment...................................715-417-2884 Peter Gernetzke, VNR Management and Operations....608-289-6377 Taylor Fritsch, VNR Finance...........................................608-341-7240 Ryan Aschenbrener, VNR Scholarship............................262-818-1158 Will Madsen, VNR Planning............................................608-334-9677 JordanHaelfrisch,VNRMembershipDevelopment..........920-860-6130 Connor Nett, VNR Activities............................................920-257-3628 David Lammie, Resident Advisor.....................................608-263-4423 Active Chapter Advisors Tom Crenshaw............................................................608-263-4423 Brad Garrison.............................................................214-533-4498 Jon Schefers................................................................320-260-5438
Alumni Corporation Jon Rasmussen, President............................................920-960-7083 Dick Lacroix, Vice President..................................... 608-873-5370 Bill Hantke, Secretary .................................................608-442-7294 2635 Arboretum Dr., Madison, WI 53713-1009 Evan Schnadt, Treasurer............................................608-295-1828 Education Foundation Corey Geiger, President..............................................920-650-0294 Jerry Wallander, Vice President...................................608-827-6550 Rick Daluge, Secretary-Treasurer................................608-345-0865 5321 Fairway Drive, Madison, WI 53711
Crescent Editor Corey Geiger, Editor...................................................920-650-0294 e-mail [email protected]
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County. It takes from two to three years to grow the oysters to an edible size. He stays active in the Washington, D.C. area AGR Alumni Chapter along with Iota brothers Bob Miller and Lee Van Wyken, and credits AGR with lifelong bonds and association with other brothers from other chapters throughout the country. Ernest A. Kooistra #703 of Sharon, Wis. passed away October 21, 2011. He attended UW-Madison where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Dairy Science. Ernie worked for Hawthorn Mellody Dairy of Whitewater and Dean Foods of Huntley, Ill. for over 30 years and enjoyed three years of retirement. Roberto Marcel #1411 lives in Ecuador managing his family dairy operation. After graduating from UW-Madison in 2003, he worked for a milk processing plant, Pasteurizadora Quito, giving technical support to the farmers who supplied the milk. After that he travelled to Argentina for 9 months doing a course on dairy cattle nutrition at the INTA Institute in Buenos Aires Province. Then returning to Ecuador, he worked as a tourist guide for a small English company doing packing trips on horseback into the mountains. He also operates a small endurance horse-training center where he trains horses to run long distance races - up to 100 miles in a day. This is a new discipline in Ecuador and he hopes to have some horses competing in international races in 2012. Recently he was in Chile at the Pan-American Endurance Championship to learn more about the sport. The U.S. team was there and did very well. Roberto was married a year ago so his life is very busy. He hopes to attend World Dairy Expo next year and will be in touch with his Iota brothers beforehand if he does. Roberto would enjoy hearing from his Iota Brothers. His address is: Roberto Marcel, Via Interoceanica Km. 10 1/2, Edificio Espacia, Of. 212, Cumbaya, Ecuador. His email is [email protected]. Todd Schaumberg #1423 and Keely (Katch) Schaumberg of Wrightstown, Wis. announced the birth of their new baby daughter, Isabella Marie on September 1, 2011. Tony Brey #1429 and Moriah (Morris) Brey announced the birth of their first son, Evan Anthony Brey on November 20, 2011. Evan has quite an AGR family tree as both his grandfathers Tom Morris and Bill Brey are (UW-River Falls) AGR alumni. Evan also has three uncles that are Iota AGRs - Jacob Brey, Mark Ulness, and Adam Morris (who ironically was Tony’s little brother at Iota Chapter). The family tree goes even farther with Moriah’s uncles George Morris and Glen Morris who were Iota AGRs as well; therefore being an AGR may be in Evan’s future. Patrick Kusilek #1466 and Amy Woods were married on August 19th in Coos Bay, Ore. Patrick is a herdsman at a 800-cow dairy and also working at the home farm in Baldwin, Wis. Amy is currently attending the University of Minnesota to become a dental hygienist. Ryan Adams #1476 and Ashley Wedige announced their engagement and their wedding in Delavan, Wis. on January 12, 2012. Ryan is in UW-Graduate School, studying physical therapy. Mason Amundson #1485 and Laura Rortvedt announced their engagement and their wedding in Plymouth, Wis. on November 3, Continued on page 3
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Iota Corporation Board Plans for the Future
Iota AGRs at the Rose Bowl January 2, 2012
The Iota AGR Alumni Corporation needs to build capital reserves for our Iota Chapter House replacement items and future renovations in order to maintain a first class chapter house on the UW campus. During the recent December 2012 Corporation Board / Finance & Facility Committee meeting a financial plan was outlined and approved by the Corporation Board.
Several Iota alumni were able to make the trip out to Pasadena for another Badger bowl appearance. Even though Bucky was unable to come away with a victory, a great time was had by all in the California sunshine.
Corporation Board Financial Plan: 1. General Fund to receive and disperse funds for cash flow, basic maintenance items, regular repairs, painting, cleaning, etc. and will be included in the annual budget. Alumni Corporation Treasurer will manage this fund with periodic updates to the Corporation Board.
2. Replacement Fund will be used to replace all items
with a 1-10 year life span. The net effect is a need for nearly $27,400 per year to replace existing furniture and equipment with a 1-10 year life span. The Treasurer will transfer $500 per month from the General Fund into this fund. While not sufficient to reach the goal, it is a start. Any investment income earned by this fund shall accrue to this fund and be annually credited. The fund is accessible to the Alumni Corporation Treasurer as needed with Alumni Corporation President’s approval.
3. Capital Reserve Fund will establish long-term funds for use
in major building renovation and replacement of items with a 10-year or longer life. A renovation in 25-30 years at a 3% inflation rate will cost about $2.3 million. This plan will suggest a goal of about $600,000 to $700,000 in Capital Reserve Fund for house renovation purposes. These funds will be used with majority approval of the full Alumni Corporation Board of Directors. The Corporation Treasurer will transfer $1,500 per month from the General Fund to this fund. This fund will be invested with preservation of capital and moderate investment risk with the goal of generating returns equal to inflation plus 2% annually. Additional capital fund drives will be required for future chapter house renovations. - Bernie Staller, Finance & Facility Chairman Iota Corporation Board
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2012. Mason is in UW-Graduate School, studying for a master’s degree in dairy science/reproductive physiology in dairy cattle and Laura is working on her doctorate in dairy science nutrition. Jake Brey # 1524 is spending this semester abroad studying in the Netherlands.
Iota in Attendance: Alumni Justin Banach Dan & Sue Bird Tim Chitwood Rick & Peggy Daluge Karl & Ruth Drye Paul & Colleen Hagen Tom & Sally Hamilton Oren & Patty Hammes Bill & Leslie Hantke Pete Kappelman Gordon & Mary Ladwig Scott & Kathy Borgwardt Paul Pamula Dave & JoDee Sattler Rich & Dalia Sippel Jason & Lori Steer Mark Thieleke Scott & Jen Vosters Undergraduates Chris Beedle Cody Carpenter Taylor Fritsch Adam George Ben Giese Jake Greshik Marcus Hasheider Curtis Horsens Mitch Kappelman Alex Kruswick Brandon Kruswick Robert O’Leary Will Madsen Ryan Peterson Brian Straub Jared Wendt
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Iota Alumni Give Generously in 2011-12
AGR Iota Holds 2012 Officer Transition Meeting
Thank You to the following alumni who have contributed to the Iota Educational Foundation since July 1 through January 15, 2012. These 95 brothers contributed an average donation of $315 and have already helped us to exceed last year’s TOTAL contributions and we still have five months to go. We hope all Iota brothers can make a contribution this year so that not only can we break a record for total dollars donated in a year, but perhaps set a new record for participation as well! Your gifts help us increase our scholarship funding, helped purchase a new computer, and assist in sending undergraduate members to leadership training, national convention, and support officer personality profile assessments. Schuetz, Allen Honold, Dan Manthe, Roland Thieleke, Mark Hutjens, Michael Kopp, Ken Ostrom, Jim Hagen, Paul Staller, Bernie Kooistra, Ernest Koepke, Al Hagenow, Bob Bruhn, Dale Lau, Alfred Drye, Karl Wallander, Jerry Miller, Robert Wensing, Elizabeth Hammes, Oren Esch, Ed LaCroix, Dick Bristol-Myers, Squib Match Hartman, Paul Pankratz, Felix Emshoff, Dale Mulrooney, Andrew Bohn, Warren Sattler, Dave and Jodi Olson, Vern Weiss, Lenny Kronberg, Todd and Becky Mickelson, James Welsh, David Ford, Pat Frautschy, Jim Groves, Frank Van Wychen, Lee Rinehart, Nathan Mickelson, David Cooper, Ray Buechel, Tom and Kari Newhouse, Wayne Frey, Jon Gasch, Rodney Voegeli, Bryan Casey, Nick Koltes, James Thornton, John
Torgerson, Randy Bird, Dan Logterman, Darrel Peterson, Arne Rippchen, Rob Geiger, Corey Heike, Dan Deininger, John Bird, Robert Massie, Leonard King, Jack Naber, Ed Morris, George Buchholz, Harley Hinz, John Steiner, Jerry Schwert, Robert Drye, Karl Beilke, Mike Manthe, Roland Borgwardt, Roger Luening, Robert Marquardt, Richard Rasmussen, Jon Schultz, Allan Gunderson, Alan Hartman, Grant Kraus, Otto Pepsico, Match Drye Thomsen, Glenn Lange, Tim Kurzer, Scott Sather, Irv Cull, John Koepke, James Wilks, John Thiemke, Dan Anderson, Jon Sanner, Steve Zarndt, Jim Holloway, Richard Daluge, Richard Hagen, Paul Gnatzig, Bill Hale, Scott Caldwell, Jim Burke, Aaron
Iota chapter officer’s transition meeting was held on Saturday, January 21, 2012. The event was a great way to discuss visions on where the chapter needs improvement in addition to areas that Iota is excelling at, as compared to other fraternity chapters on UW-Madison’s campus and other AGR chapters around the country. The introduction of a points-based recognition and achievement program was created and will be presented to chapter brothers in the following weeks to be implemented this spring. Brother Bob Hagenow helped the newly elected officers to identify which personality profile each officer is and how to work together to bring success to the chapter this year. The conclusion of the event gave a clear vision to the following year: to make better men is to hold each other accountable; to challenge each brother to hold themselves to a higher standard than last year through encouragement, recognition when excelling and scholastic achievement. Brother Bill Hantke and wife Leslie hosted the meeting again this year. - Marcus Hasheider, VNR Alumni Relations
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Iota Brother Brey to Study Abroad Spring 2012
The same way Brothers Adam George and Robert O’leary studied abroad during the 2010/2011 academic year, I have taken the jump across the pond for this spring semester. From January until May I am enrolled at Wageningen University and Research Center in The Netherlands. It is located in a town much smaller than Madison in the heart of southern Holland. Wageningen is a true Agricultural University, having a variety of Bachelor and Master Studies in the Life Sciences. I myself am enrolled in courses related to Animal Nutrition. Wageningen has a large study-association known as “De Veteelers” which is similar to the student organizations like Badger Dairy Club and Saddle & Sirloin at UW. They host a variety of activities including excursions to farms and even have a dairy judging team, so it’s safe to say I fit right in with those students. Also, in the Iota house over the past three years, we have had two exchange students from Wageningen live with us, Br. Andries Olie in the fall of 2009, and Brother Michiel Dekkers this past fall. We will be sure to do our best to have as many ‘brotherhood events’ as possible over the coming months, taking in as much of Europe and its night life as possible! - Jacob Brey #1524
Summer 2012 Internships Wanted Several Iota Chapter undergraduate members are looking for 2012 summer work internship that could provide them with some insight into future career opportunities. If you or your employer offers summer employment positions, we would appreciate you informing the chapter. Jared Wendt, Noble Ruler e-mail: [email protected] phone: 608-630-7236
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Chapter of Excellence Award
Accepting the award, left to right: Paul Merkatoris, Jacob Greshik, Lori Berquam (Dean of Students), and Marcus Hasheider
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Iota AGR Celebrates our 97th Founders Day This year at our 97th Iota AGR Founders Day event will be recognizing our 50-40-30-20 & 10 year member brothers on Saturday March 17, 2012 at the chapter house. We invite all our Iota AGR brothers and wives to join us as we continue to Make Better Men and Build a Better Fraternity, based on the many opportunities that AGR provided you during your college years.
Schedule Iota AGR Chapter House – 233 West Lakelawn Place Luncheon and Friendship 12:00 - 2:00 p.m. Alumni Corporation Board Meeting 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. Alumni Wives and Friends 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. Lowell Hall Center – 610 Langdon Street Social Time 5:00 – 6:00 p.m. Banquet and Awards Ceremony 6:00 – 8:30 p.m.
Your AGR Brothers have found Iota’s Founders Day very enjoyable when they re-connect with brothers whom they may not have seen since their college graduation. -Bill Hantke, Iota Alumni Secretary
50 YEAR INITIATES RUSSELL J. SCHULER, WILLIAM E. ECKERT, ROGER C. STUCKMANN, LESTER W. SCHWARTZ, JAMES K. CALDWELL, FRANK W. KOOISTRA, DAVID W. MAASKE, A. LAWRIE KULL, OTTO E. KRAUS, BERNIE L. STALLER, GARY L. CASE, KARL A. DRYE 40 YEAR INITIATES JOSEPH M. SCHUERMAN, RICHARD J. DVORAK, JAMES H. HAUGEN, PATRICK J. FORD, MARK J. SUTHERS, GARRETT D. GILL, ALAN J. HART, WARREN K. FINDER, JOSEPH J. HALPIN, GARY L. KLOTH, BARRY J. KAILHOFER, SAMUEL A. KOPF, JAMES R. BUECHNER, DAVID R. LAATSCH, GERRIT W. DEBRUIN, DAVID R. KARLS, MELDON A. VER VOORT, JAMES S. HERWIG, KENNETH R. HERSCHLEB, GARY W. JACOB 30 YEAR INITIATES CHARLES G. SATTLER, MICHAEL G. KUTZ, THOMAS R. BREUNIG, SCOTT A. MATSON, DANIEL J. TENNESSEN, KENNETH L. RABAS, JAY S. WALDVOGEL, KENNETH L. SCHLIMGEN, STEVEN P. ARMBRUSTER, DEAN E. MORBECK, WILLIAM R. MCNALL, JEFFERY C. WILKINS, TODD A. GLAESER, JOHN B. RITZEMA, ROBERT S. ZIMMERMAN, ROBERT J. VENABLE, MARK J. SCHLEICHER, STEVEN R. EHRKE, JAMES J. VOEGELI 20 YEAR INITIATES ANSON P. GOLDADE, LEE R. VAN WYCHEN, SHAWN P. CONLEY, WILLIAM M. SULLIVAN, DANIEL P. COULTHARD, SCOTT W. BORGWARDT, TODD R. BORGWARDT, THOMAS J. CULL, JOSEPH R. SATTLER, STEVEN J. MITCHELL, BRETT A. PICKAR, TY R. MERKEL, SCOTT M. BREUER, CHAD R. RABE 10 YEAR INITIATES BRYAN R. YANKE, QUINN G. DEBRUIN, GARRET B. KAU, JAY R. MAKOVEC, CLINT MARTELL, MICHAEL D. TASSOUL, BRANDON T. KURTH, JEFFERY J. BRANTMEIER, RYAN A. McMAHON, CHAD R. WERMAGER, TODD C. SCHAUMBERG, CHRIS L. TAMM, THEODORE R. KAEHLER, RYAN R. BECKER, RYAN R. ENGEL
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Please return before March 1, 2012. Please reserve ________banquet dinner ticket(s).
Reservation cost is $30.00 / person or $55.00 / couple
Please reserve_________parking space.
Cost per vehicle is $10.00 for the day
A parking pass will be mailed to you to enter the underground parking lot.
Name: ____________________________________________________________ Address: __________________________________________________________ City:________________________State:_______Zip Code:_________________ Phone: ____________________ e-mail:_________________________________ Big Brother: __________________Little Brother(s): _______________________ Enclosed is a check for $_______________ What has been happening with your life? Best memories from your West Lakelawn Place days? Make check payable to: Iota of Alpha Gamma Rho
Mail your reservation to:
Bill Hantke # 740 Alpha Gamma Rho-Iota 2635 Arboretum Drive Madison, WI 53713 [email protected] 608-442-7294
Alpha Gamma Rho Iota Chapter 233 Lake Lawn Place Madison, Wisconsin 53703 “Return Service Requested”
Iota AGR Chapter Events 2012
February 10-11 National Leadership Training – St Louis, Missouri
May 1
March 17 Iota AGR Founder’s Day Event – 12:00 noon 24 Iota Competitive Edge Recruitment Event 31 UW Spring Break Corporation Board & Committees - Education Foundation Meeting, 5:45 p.m.
July 28-31 National AGR Convention – Burlington, Vermont September 11 Corporation Board & Committees - Education Foundation Meeting, 5:45 p.m.
December 4 Corporation Board & Committees - Education Foundation Meeting, 5:45 p.m.
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Alpha Gamma Rho Elects New Officer Team
New Iota Chapter Officer Team 2012 (left to right) VNR Finance - Taylor Fritsch VNR Management and Operations - Peter Gernetzke VNR Membership Development - Jordan Haelfrisch VNR Recruitment - Ryan Peterson Noble Ruler -Jared Wendt VNR Scholarship - Ryan Aschenbrener VNR Planning - Will Madsen VNR Alumni Relations - Marcus Hasheider VNR Activities - Connor Nett
2011 National Honors - Iota Chapter • Gold Status for top chapters • Highest Honor, Alumni Relations • Highest Honor, Alumni Corporation Award • Honorable Mention, Outstanding Advisor, Brad Garrison • Honorable Mention, Best Scholarship Program
The Crescent Kenneth C. Van Ornum #434 passed away on March 11, 2011 in Ashland, Wis. Radley G. Hyde #511 passed away on May 7, 2011 in Medford, Ore. Randall Torgerson #608 is devoting his time and energy to his community of Alexandria in Fairfax County, Va. He recently stepped down after serving two years as president of the Westgrove Civic Association, and stays active on its board and participates in committees of the Mt. Vernon Council of Civic Associations representing communities in the historic area south of Alexandria, Va. He also has undertaken a new farming hobby – growing oysters off his dock at their vacation home in Lancaster
Key Iota Contacts
Alpha Gamma Rho — Iota Chapter 233 Lake Lawn Place Madison, WI 53703 Phone: (608) 257-3871 • Fax: (608) 251-2159 Web site: www.uwagr.com • e-mail: [email protected] Undergraduate Chapter Jared Wendt, Noble Ruler.................................................608-630-7236 Marcus Hasheider, VNR Alumni Relations....................608-577-9084 Ryan Peterson, VNR Recruitment...................................715-417-2884 Peter Gernetzke, VNR Management and Operations....608-289-6377 Taylor Fritsch, VNR Finance...........................................608-341-7240 Ryan Aschenbrener, VNR Scholarship............................262-818-1158 Will Madsen, VNR Planning............................................608-334-9677 JordanHaelfrisch,VNRMembershipDevelopment..........920-860-6130 Connor Nett, VNR Activities............................................920-257-3628 David Lammie, Resident Advisor.....................................608-263-4423 Active Chapter Advisors Tom Crenshaw............................................................608-263-4423 Brad Garrison.............................................................214-533-4498 Jon Schefers................................................................320-260-5438
Alumni Corporation Jon Rasmussen, President............................................920-960-7083 Dick Lacroix, Vice President..................................... 608-873-5370 Bill Hantke, Secretary .................................................608-442-7294 2635 Arboretum Dr., Madison, WI 53713-1009 Evan Schnadt, Treasurer............................................608-295-1828 Education Foundation Corey Geiger, President..............................................920-650-0294 Jerry Wallander, Vice President...................................608-827-6550 Rick Daluge, Secretary-Treasurer................................608-345-0865 5321 Fairway Drive, Madison, WI 53711
Crescent Editor Corey Geiger, Editor...................................................920-650-0294 e-mail [email protected]
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County. It takes from two to three years to grow the oysters to an edible size. He stays active in the Washington, D.C. area AGR Alumni Chapter along with Iota brothers Bob Miller and Lee Van Wyken, and credits AGR with lifelong bonds and association with other brothers from other chapters throughout the country. Ernest A. Kooistra #703 of Sharon, Wis. passed away October 21, 2011. He attended UW-Madison where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Dairy Science. Ernie worked for Hawthorn Mellody Dairy of Whitewater and Dean Foods of Huntley, Ill. for over 30 years and enjoyed three years of retirement. Roberto Marcel #1411 lives in Ecuador managing his family dairy operation. After graduating from UW-Madison in 2003, he worked for a milk processing plant, Pasteurizadora Quito, giving technical support to the farmers who supplied the milk. After that he travelled to Argentina for 9 months doing a course on dairy cattle nutrition at the INTA Institute in Buenos Aires Province. Then returning to Ecuador, he worked as a tourist guide for a small English company doing packing trips on horseback into the mountains. He also operates a small endurance horse-training center where he trains horses to run long distance races - up to 100 miles in a day. This is a new discipline in Ecuador and he hopes to have some horses competing in international races in 2012. Recently he was in Chile at the Pan-American Endurance Championship to learn more about the sport. The U.S. team was there and did very well. Roberto was married a year ago so his life is very busy. He hopes to attend World Dairy Expo next year and will be in touch with his Iota brothers beforehand if he does. Roberto would enjoy hearing from his Iota Brothers. His address is: Roberto Marcel, Via Interoceanica Km. 10 1/2, Edificio Espacia, Of. 212, Cumbaya, Ecuador. His email is [email protected]. Todd Schaumberg #1423 and Keely (Katch) Schaumberg of Wrightstown, Wis. announced the birth of their new baby daughter, Isabella Marie on September 1, 2011. Tony Brey #1429 and Moriah (Morris) Brey announced the birth of their first son, Evan Anthony Brey on November 20, 2011. Evan has quite an AGR family tree as both his grandfathers Tom Morris and Bill Brey are (UW-River Falls) AGR alumni. Evan also has three uncles that are Iota AGRs - Jacob Brey, Mark Ulness, and Adam Morris (who ironically was Tony’s little brother at Iota Chapter). The family tree goes even farther with Moriah’s uncles George Morris and Glen Morris who were Iota AGRs as well; therefore being an AGR may be in Evan’s future. Patrick Kusilek #1466 and Amy Woods were married on August 19th in Coos Bay, Ore. Patrick is a herdsman at a 800-cow dairy and also working at the home farm in Baldwin, Wis. Amy is currently attending the University of Minnesota to become a dental hygienist. Ryan Adams #1476 and Ashley Wedige announced their engagement and their wedding in Delavan, Wis. on January 12, 2012. Ryan is in UW-Graduate School, studying physical therapy. Mason Amundson #1485 and Laura Rortvedt announced their engagement and their wedding in Plymouth, Wis. on November 3, Continued on page 3
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Iota Corporation Board Plans for the Future
Iota AGRs at the Rose Bowl January 2, 2012
The Iota AGR Alumni Corporation needs to build capital reserves for our Iota Chapter House replacement items and future renovations in order to maintain a first class chapter house on the UW campus. During the recent December 2012 Corporation Board / Finance & Facility Committee meeting a financial plan was outlined and approved by the Corporation Board.
Several Iota alumni were able to make the trip out to Pasadena for another Badger bowl appearance. Even though Bucky was unable to come away with a victory, a great time was had by all in the California sunshine.
Corporation Board Financial Plan: 1. General Fund to receive and disperse funds for cash flow, basic maintenance items, regular repairs, painting, cleaning, etc. and will be included in the annual budget. Alumni Corporation Treasurer will manage this fund with periodic updates to the Corporation Board.
2. Replacement Fund will be used to replace all items
with a 1-10 year life span. The net effect is a need for nearly $27,400 per year to replace existing furniture and equipment with a 1-10 year life span. The Treasurer will transfer $500 per month from the General Fund into this fund. While not sufficient to reach the goal, it is a start. Any investment income earned by this fund shall accrue to this fund and be annually credited. The fund is accessible to the Alumni Corporation Treasurer as needed with Alumni Corporation President’s approval.
3. Capital Reserve Fund will establish long-term funds for use
in major building renovation and replacement of items with a 10-year or longer life. A renovation in 25-30 years at a 3% inflation rate will cost about $2.3 million. This plan will suggest a goal of about $600,000 to $700,000 in Capital Reserve Fund for house renovation purposes. These funds will be used with majority approval of the full Alumni Corporation Board of Directors. The Corporation Treasurer will transfer $1,500 per month from the General Fund to this fund. This fund will be invested with preservation of capital and moderate investment risk with the goal of generating returns equal to inflation plus 2% annually. Additional capital fund drives will be required for future chapter house renovations. - Bernie Staller, Finance & Facility Chairman Iota Corporation Board
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2012. Mason is in UW-Graduate School, studying for a master’s degree in dairy science/reproductive physiology in dairy cattle and Laura is working on her doctorate in dairy science nutrition. Jake Brey # 1524 is spending this semester abroad studying in the Netherlands.
Iota in Attendance: Alumni Justin Banach Dan & Sue Bird Tim Chitwood Rick & Peggy Daluge Karl & Ruth Drye Paul & Colleen Hagen Tom & Sally Hamilton Oren & Patty Hammes Bill & Leslie Hantke Pete Kappelman Gordon & Mary Ladwig Scott & Kathy Borgwardt Paul Pamula Dave & JoDee Sattler Rich & Dalia Sippel Jason & Lori Steer Mark Thieleke Scott & Jen Vosters Undergraduates Chris Beedle Cody Carpenter Taylor Fritsch Adam George Ben Giese Jake Greshik Marcus Hasheider Curtis Horsens Mitch Kappelman Alex Kruswick Brandon Kruswick Robert O’Leary Will Madsen Ryan Peterson Brian Straub Jared Wendt
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Iota Alumni Give Generously in 2011-12
AGR Iota Holds 2012 Officer Transition Meeting
Thank You to the following alumni who have contributed to the Iota Educational Foundation since July 1 through January 15, 2012. These 95 brothers contributed an average donation of $315 and have already helped us to exceed last year’s TOTAL contributions and we still have five months to go. We hope all Iota brothers can make a contribution this year so that not only can we break a record for total dollars donated in a year, but perhaps set a new record for participation as well! Your gifts help us increase our scholarship funding, helped purchase a new computer, and assist in sending undergraduate members to leadership training, national convention, and support officer personality profile assessments. Schuetz, Allen Honold, Dan Manthe, Roland Thieleke, Mark Hutjens, Michael Kopp, Ken Ostrom, Jim Hagen, Paul Staller, Bernie Kooistra, Ernest Koepke, Al Hagenow, Bob Bruhn, Dale Lau, Alfred Drye, Karl Wallander, Jerry Miller, Robert Wensing, Elizabeth Hammes, Oren Esch, Ed LaCroix, Dick Bristol-Myers, Squib Match Hartman, Paul Pankratz, Felix Emshoff, Dale Mulrooney, Andrew Bohn, Warren Sattler, Dave and Jodi Olson, Vern Weiss, Lenny Kronberg, Todd and Becky Mickelson, James Welsh, David Ford, Pat Frautschy, Jim Groves, Frank Van Wychen, Lee Rinehart, Nathan Mickelson, David Cooper, Ray Buechel, Tom and Kari Newhouse, Wayne Frey, Jon Gasch, Rodney Voegeli, Bryan Casey, Nick Koltes, James Thornton, John
Torgerson, Randy Bird, Dan Logterman, Darrel Peterson, Arne Rippchen, Rob Geiger, Corey Heike, Dan Deininger, John Bird, Robert Massie, Leonard King, Jack Naber, Ed Morris, George Buchholz, Harley Hinz, John Steiner, Jerry Schwert, Robert Drye, Karl Beilke, Mike Manthe, Roland Borgwardt, Roger Luening, Robert Marquardt, Richard Rasmussen, Jon Schultz, Allan Gunderson, Alan Hartman, Grant Kraus, Otto Pepsico, Match Drye Thomsen, Glenn Lange, Tim Kurzer, Scott Sather, Irv Cull, John Koepke, James Wilks, John Thiemke, Dan Anderson, Jon Sanner, Steve Zarndt, Jim Holloway, Richard Daluge, Richard Hagen, Paul Gnatzig, Bill Hale, Scott Caldwell, Jim Burke, Aaron
Iota chapter officer’s transition meeting was held on Saturday, January 21, 2012. The event was a great way to discuss visions on where the chapter needs improvement in addition to areas that Iota is excelling at, as compared to other fraternity chapters on UW-Madison’s campus and other AGR chapters around the country. The introduction of a points-based recognition and achievement program was created and will be presented to chapter brothers in the following weeks to be implemented this spring. Brother Bob Hagenow helped the newly elected officers to identify which personality profile each officer is and how to work together to bring success to the chapter this year. The conclusion of the event gave a clear vision to the following year: to make better men is to hold each other accountable; to challenge each brother to hold themselves to a higher standard than last year through encouragement, recognition when excelling and scholastic achievement. Brother Bill Hantke and wife Leslie hosted the meeting again this year. - Marcus Hasheider, VNR Alumni Relations
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Iota Brother Brey to Study Abroad Spring 2012
The same way Brothers Adam George and Robert O’leary studied abroad during the 2010/2011 academic year, I have taken the jump across the pond for this spring semester. From January until May I am enrolled at Wageningen University and Research Center in The Netherlands. It is located in a town much smaller than Madison in the heart of southern Holland. Wageningen is a true Agricultural University, having a variety of Bachelor and Master Studies in the Life Sciences. I myself am enrolled in courses related to Animal Nutrition. Wageningen has a large study-association known as “De Veteelers” which is similar to the student organizations like Badger Dairy Club and Saddle & Sirloin at UW. They host a variety of activities including excursions to farms and even have a dairy judging team, so it’s safe to say I fit right in with those students. Also, in the Iota house over the past three years, we have had two exchange students from Wageningen live with us, Br. Andries Olie in the fall of 2009, and Brother Michiel Dekkers this past fall. We will be sure to do our best to have as many ‘brotherhood events’ as possible over the coming months, taking in as much of Europe and its night life as possible! - Jacob Brey #1524
Summer 2012 Internships Wanted Several Iota Chapter undergraduate members are looking for 2012 summer work internship that could provide them with some insight into future career opportunities. If you or your employer offers summer employment positions, we would appreciate you informing the chapter. Jared Wendt, Noble Ruler e-mail: [email protected] phone: 608-630-7236
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Chapter of Excellence Award
Accepting the award, left to right: Paul Merkatoris, Jacob Greshik, Lori Berquam (Dean of Students), and Marcus Hasheider
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Iota AGR Celebrates our 97th Founders Day This year at our 97th Iota AGR Founders Day event will be recognizing our 50-40-30-20 & 10 year member brothers on Saturday March 17, 2012 at the chapter house. We invite all our Iota AGR brothers and wives to join us as we continue to Make Better Men and Build a Better Fraternity, based on the many opportunities that AGR provided you during your college years.
Schedule Iota AGR Chapter House – 233 West Lakelawn Place Luncheon and Friendship 12:00 - 2:00 p.m. Alumni Corporation Board Meeting 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. Alumni Wives and Friends 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. Lowell Hall Center – 610 Langdon Street Social Time 5:00 – 6:00 p.m. Banquet and Awards Ceremony 6:00 – 8:30 p.m.
Your AGR Brothers have found Iota’s Founders Day very enjoyable when they re-connect with brothers whom they may not have seen since their college graduation. -Bill Hantke, Iota Alumni Secretary
50 YEAR INITIATES RUSSELL J. SCHULER, WILLIAM E. ECKERT, ROGER C. STUCKMANN, LESTER W. SCHWARTZ, JAMES K. CALDWELL, FRANK W. KOOISTRA, DAVID W. MAASKE, A. LAWRIE KULL, OTTO E. KRAUS, BERNIE L. STALLER, GARY L. CASE, KARL A. DRYE 40 YEAR INITIATES JOSEPH M. SCHUERMAN, RICHARD J. DVORAK, JAMES H. HAUGEN, PATRICK J. FORD, MARK J. SUTHERS, GARRETT D. GILL, ALAN J. HART, WARREN K. FINDER, JOSEPH J. HALPIN, GARY L. KLOTH, BARRY J. KAILHOFER, SAMUEL A. KOPF, JAMES R. BUECHNER, DAVID R. LAATSCH, GERRIT W. DEBRUIN, DAVID R. KARLS, MELDON A. VER VOORT, JAMES S. HERWIG, KENNETH R. HERSCHLEB, GARY W. JACOB 30 YEAR INITIATES CHARLES G. SATTLER, MICHAEL G. KUTZ, THOMAS R. BREUNIG, SCOTT A. MATSON, DANIEL J. TENNESSEN, KENNETH L. RABAS, JAY S. WALDVOGEL, KENNETH L. SCHLIMGEN, STEVEN P. ARMBRUSTER, DEAN E. MORBECK, WILLIAM R. MCNALL, JEFFERY C. WILKINS, TODD A. GLAESER, JOHN B. RITZEMA, ROBERT S. ZIMMERMAN, ROBERT J. VENABLE, MARK J. SCHLEICHER, STEVEN R. EHRKE, JAMES J. VOEGELI 20 YEAR INITIATES ANSON P. GOLDADE, LEE R. VAN WYCHEN, SHAWN P. CONLEY, WILLIAM M. SULLIVAN, DANIEL P. COULTHARD, SCOTT W. BORGWARDT, TODD R. BORGWARDT, THOMAS J. CULL, JOSEPH R. SATTLER, STEVEN J. MITCHELL, BRETT A. PICKAR, TY R. MERKEL, SCOTT M. BREUER, CHAD R. RABE 10 YEAR INITIATES BRYAN R. YANKE, QUINN G. DEBRUIN, GARRET B. KAU, JAY R. MAKOVEC, CLINT MARTELL, MICHAEL D. TASSOUL, BRANDON T. KURTH, JEFFERY J. BRANTMEIER, RYAN A. McMAHON, CHAD R. WERMAGER, TODD C. SCHAUMBERG, CHRIS L. TAMM, THEODORE R. KAEHLER, RYAN R. BECKER, RYAN R. ENGEL
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Please return before March 1, 2012. Please reserve ________banquet dinner ticket(s).
Reservation cost is $30.00 / person or $55.00 / couple
Please reserve_________parking space.
Cost per vehicle is $10.00 for the day
A parking pass will be mailed to you to enter the underground parking lot.
Name: ____________________________________________________________ Address: __________________________________________________________ City:________________________State:_______Zip Code:_________________ Phone: ____________________ e-mail:_________________________________ Big Brother: __________________Little Brother(s): _______________________ Enclosed is a check for $_______________ What has been happening with your life? Best memories from your West Lakelawn Place days? Make check payable to: Iota of Alpha Gamma Rho
Mail your reservation to:
Bill Hantke # 740 Alpha Gamma Rho-Iota 2635 Arboretum Drive Madison, WI 53713 [email protected] 608-442-7294
Alpha Gamma Rho Iota Chapter 233 Lake Lawn Place Madison, Wisconsin 53703 “Return Service Requested”
Iota AGR Chapter Events 2012
February 10-11 National Leadership Training – St Louis, Missouri
May 1
March 17 Iota AGR Founder’s Day Event – 12:00 noon 24 Iota Competitive Edge Recruitment Event 31 UW Spring Break Corporation Board & Committees - Education Foundation Meeting, 5:45 p.m.
July 28-31 National AGR Convention – Burlington, Vermont September 11 Corporation Board & Committees - Education Foundation Meeting, 5:45 p.m.
December 4 Corporation Board & Committees - Education Foundation Meeting, 5:45 p.m.
