Alumni
OREGON ALPHA eNEWS
Sigma Alpha Epsilon
Oregon State University
January 29, 2009
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Oregon Alpha Initiates Seventeen New Members
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Oregon Alpha held a formal initiation ceremony Sunday evening, January 11th. The ritual team was led by EA Jake Gudger ’09.
Proud father Chris Haag ‘71 attended the 5pm initiation ceremony and placed the badge of membership on his son Sam Haag ’12.
Congratulations to the new members of Oregon Alpha.
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Portland Founder’s Day Banquet Scheduled, Please RSVP
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SAE Founder’s Day 2009 Banquet
Sigma Alpha Epsilon
Portland Alumni Association
March 6th (Friday night)
5:30-6:30pm Cocktails
6:30 pm Dinner, Keynote Presentation, Announcements/Recognition
Stockpot Restaurant at Redtail Golf Course, Progress/Beaverton
8200 SW Scholls Ferry Rd. Beaverton OR
http://stockpot.ypguides.net/
Keynote - “The State of Collegiate Baseball in Oregon”
This year’s keynote presentation will be provided by Brooke Knight (Oregon Alpha ’94). Brooke is the general manager and head coach of the Corvallis Knights, a collegiate summer baseball team that plays at Goss Stadium in the WCL (West Coast League). He guided the Knights to the WCL championship this past summer. And he coaches players from Willamette, OSU, and UofO. Brooke will speak about the return of Civil War baseball this March in Portland, as well as summer league baseball and highlight the stars playing college baseball this spring in the baseball State of Oregon.
Dinner cost is $35 (at the door) for alumni, $25 for active chapter members.
An additional contribution of $20 is requested for Portland AA dues.
These funds will support undergraduate participation in SAE’s Leadership School.
For a discount, mail a check for $50 (includes dinner and annual dues) to Hal Engelen by March 2nd.
Please RSVP by March 2nd (simply reply to this email) or email Hal Engelen:
Hal Engelen
1559 NE Greensword Drive
Hillsboro, Oregon 97124
503 844 7973
EngelenHD@comcast.net
Mark your calendar, call a fraternity brother, and please plan to attend.
Last year, more than 90 brothers attended the Founder’s Day dinner. Look forward to an outstanding evening of fellowship and an opportunity to reconnect with your fraternity brothers!
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JESS LEWIS ‘68 Never Lost to the Ducks on the Matt or the Gridiron
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At the Annual “Dining on Duck” Civil War dinner at the chapter house November 24th, Scott Spiegelberg ‘75 introduced the evening’s guest speaker Jess Lewis ’68. As Jess relived his many memorable battles with the Ducks, he made it clear that his Beaver football and wrestling teams never - ever - lost to the Ducks. The dining room was packed, the tables had black table clothes and orange napkins, and of course, SAE china. And as he does every year, Cook/Brother Mitchell Culbertson prepared another outstanding duck feast. Thanks to Scott, Jess, Mitchell and Stro for continuing a great Oregon Alpha tradition and making this dinner an annual success!
Dick Thompson ’73, Jess Lewis ’68, and OOO…SSS…UUU…Oregon State,
Scott Spiegelberg ’75 Fight, Fight, Fight
New EA Jeff Whitman ’10 leads the singing of the Jess shared many stories with the actives
OSU Fight Song and encouraged them to be the best, be respectful,
and enjoy every minute of their time at OSU!
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Homecoming 2008 – Benny For President
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The SAE lions supported the political theme. The brothers prepare to welcome alumni
The alumni was treated to an excellent buffet Hal Engelen and House Dad Stro raise
and there was plenty of fellowship and the Red, White & Blue as well as the Purple
anticipation of another Beaver victory! and the Gold on the Mike Keck Memorial Flag Pole.
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Lion Painting Restored
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After more than of a year in the shop for cleaning and refurbishing, the lion painting
that has been in various locations in the chapter house for decades has returned and
is now hanging in the front hall. Does anyone know the story behind this painting?
If so, please reply to this email and let the brothers know the paintings history. Phi Alpha!
The painting hung in the back hall stairwell in ‘06
If you know the history of this painting, please let us all know.
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UPCOMING EVENTS / Mark Your Calendar
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Friday, March 6th, SAE Founders Day, Portland, Stockpot, Progress/Beaverton
Monday, May 18th, 5:30pm, Annual Awards Banquet
June 11-14th, SAE’s 73rd John O. Moseley Leadership School, San Diego
Saturday, June 13th, OSU Commencement, Reser Stadium
July 18th, Portland Alumni Association Golf Tournament, McKay Creek, Hillsboro
July 30-August 1st, 153rd Anniversary Convention, New Orleans, LA
September 28th, OSU Classes Begin
Saturday, October 31st, Homecoming, OSU vs UCLA
Saturday, November 14th, Dad’s Weekend, OSU vs Washington
Monday, November 30th, Annual Civil War “Dining on Duck” Banquet
Friday, December 11th, End of Fall Term
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SAE Mission Statement
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The mission of Sigma Alpha Epsilon is to promote the highest standards of friendship, scholarship, and service for our members based upon the ideals set forth by our founders and as specifically enunciated in our creed, "The True Gentleman."
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Phi Alpha Brothers and thank you for your support of Oregon Alpha!
Dick Thompson '73
Oregon Alpha Alumni Association President
