On April 25, 2008, over 100 TKE alumni gathered to celebrate Alpha Xi’s 75th

Anniversary, reconnect with old friends, and make new ones. The weekend included special gatherings of the 60’s and 90’s eras, a BBQ and open house at the TKE house, and concluded with a celebratory banquet at the embassy Suites on the River. Throughout the weekend there were two themes that ran constant: Remembering our past and looking towards our future. We had a chance to recognize Fraters who have helped make Alpha xi what it is today and meet those young and up-and-coming men who will lead us towards tomorrow. It was a celebration, a recognition of accomplishments, and a challenge to make sure that Alpha Xi is prepared to take on the next 75 years. This newsletter is going to deviate just a bit from the typical issue. We are not going to talk about chapter news, not going

to cover alumni news, but we are going to focus on celebrating our 75th, recognizing those who have helped get us here and look towards our future. I hope you will join me in congratulating those who have given so much to TKE, and I hope this issue will inspire you to consider giving just a bit back yourself. we need your time, your energies, your ideas, and yes, your dollars. Two challenges for you: think about those five Founders, Truitt, McNutt, Mayer, Settles, and Atkinson and the difference they have made in the lives of over 250,000 men. Just because they believed in something and made it come alive. Now think about how your life has benefited from your experiences in Alpha Xi, the skills you learned and the many friendships you have made. Today, collectively, we have the same opportunity as our founders, to help ensure a strong legacy at Alpha Xi and to

provide the same opportunities for growth, development, and lifelong friendship to future generations of Tekes. Will you take the challenge? Will you give some of your time and resources? On the cover letter there are check boxes for some critical needs we have, some short-term, some long-term. Take a few minutes and tell us how you can help. Thank you for a great weekend, for new friends, and I look forward to seeing everyone at the next great Alpha Xi event.

Yours in the Bond,

Brian L. BatesAlpha Xi 883Co-Chairman75th Anniversarybrian@brianbates.net

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75th Anniversary Special!

Over 130 TKE alumni, undergraduates and guests were at the house forthe Saturday BBQ. Members in attendance represented 6 decades of membership. Spike, Drake’s mascot even made an appearance, front row center.

Alumni Recognition AwardsLifetime Achievement Award

The TKE Lifetime Achievement Award is presented to alumni who have remained active and involved in TKE well after graduation.

The inaugural recipients of this award go to two alumni who have done an amazing job of motivating, energizing, and keeping in contact with their fraternity brothers. Their influence and efforts account for 50% of the attendees at the 75th reunion. Their dedication serves as an example for current and future Alpha Xi Tekes and shows that TKE truly is Fraternity for Life. We are pleased an honored to call them fraters and now friends. Please congratulate Frater Bob Singer Alpha Xi 551 and Frater Bob Whaley Alpha Xi 559.

Distinguished Alumnus Award is presented to alumni who have excelled post graduation professional and or personally.

The first recipient has an impressive resume, including becoming Chief Justice of the High Court for the Republic of the Marshall Islands. He is Alpha Xi’s very first legacy, his father was scroll number 41 and one of the original founding members. Please congratulate Frater Harold Van Voorhis Alpha Xi 401.

The second recipient has gone on to a very successful career as a financial planner. He currently serves as owner of a financial advising company partnered with Wachovia. Within TKE he previously served as the Chairman of TKE’s Investment Committee and was recently elected as a member of the TKE Educational Foundation’s Board of Directors. In addition, through his generosity, a new scholarship fund, the David M. Best Memorial Fund was recently endowed with a $10,000 gift. Please congratulate Frater Robert Olcott, Alpha Xi 677

The third and final recipient, is most responsible for getting the Alpha Xiron and as a result, the 75th event up and running again as a result of a significant financial gift. He is a 4th generation business owner and an amazing TKE and Alpha Xi alumni. Please congratulate Frater Frank Troost, Alpha Xi 557

From left to right: Mike Vogel (918); Bob Whaley (559); Bob Singer (551); TKE CEO, Kevin Mayeux; and Brian Bates (883)

From left to right: Mike Vogel (918); TKE CEO, Kevin Mayeux; Harold Van Voorhis (401); and Brian Bates (883)

From left to right: Frank Troost (557); TKE CEO, Kevin Mayeux; and Mike Vogel (918)

Pictured, Rob Olcott (677)

Lamar Lindsay (923) was the recipient of “Farthest Distance” Award. He and his wife traveled from Oregon to attend.

Dave Husak (392) was recognized as the member with the “Low Scroll”. He graduated in 1957.

From left to right: Chris Woods; John Lande; Kevin Mayeux, TKE CEO; Geoff Fichman; and Adam Nardini. Congratulations to these scholarship winners!

Special and Undergraduate Awards

Nate Suchomel (1014) was recognized as the member with the “High Scroll”. Nate graduated in 2007, 50 years after Dave!

Christopher Woods (1029) was awarded “Campus Involvement” William H. Wisdom Scholarship.

John Lande (1023) was awarded the “Chapter Top Scholar” William H. Wisdom Scholarship with a perfect GPA.

Adam Nardini (1042) was awarded the “Chapter Top Scholar” William H. Wisdom Scholarship with a perfect GPA.

Geoff Fichman (XXXX) was award the “Top New Member Scholar” William H. Wisdom Scholarship.