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Appreciation Award to Garrett Edens Alumni Association
The members of the Alumni Association
recognize that the last several years have
been trying ones for the Chapter and for
the Alumni Association. They further
recognize that Garrett Edens has done a
stellar job of leading all of us through
these times. Garrett has gone above and
beyond the call of duty in sacrificing
time and resources away from his
business and personal life and to SAE
and the Alumni Association. It was for
this reason that Bill “Wildman” Myers
suggested and expedited the plaque that
Danny Gregg presented to Garrett at the
Fortieth Anniversary gathering.
Thank you Garrett!
Homecoming Ski Lodge Party Hosted by Whitteds
DECEMBER 2010 VOLUME 6, ISSUE 1
CLEMSON ∑AE
NUMERAL SOCIETY
ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
Homecoming - parents and alums attended
Great food - seafood gumbo, corn muffins, banana pudding
Financed by SC Nu Alumni Association
Good time was had by all!
Our records from the tournament are lacking but we have used the information we
have to identify the teams and most of you who were there.
Team A: John Martin, Martin Martin, Beale DeWitt, Andy Johnson
Team B: Mike Kingsmore, Tyler Kingsmore, Matt Giffin, Sam Kingsmore
Team C: Tyson Haefle, Craig Lyons, Tyler Godfrey, Ronnie Edmunds
Team D: Rob Patterson, Claiborne Hardeman, Hugh Morrison
Team E: John Sparks, Ashby Gressett, James Sparks, Keith McLeod
Team F: Reed Teague, John Coleman, Austin Crosby, David Walker
Team G: Mike Maxwell, Jim Engram, Billy Beardon, Randy Bell
Team H: Harper Krantz, Zach Miller, Andrew Williams, Drew Regan
Team I: Guy Hendrix, Paul Combs, Norman Taylor, Billy Gladden
Team J: John Easterling, Bill Oldham, Randy Satterfield,
Team K: Mike Gordon, Bill Thraves, Dave Merry, Danny Gregg
Team L: Darryl Conner, Thuston Bagnal, Eddie Siegler
Helpers: Boykin Bell,Dave Merry, Bill Myers, Ben White, David Wingard
Sponsors: Mar Mac Wire, Thraves Jewelers, Benson Bagwell, Rock Hill SAE Broth-
ers in memory of David Stone and Jiggs Tompkins, Wildman Myers, John Sparks,
Global Wealth Management Spartanburg, Sims Tompkins, Tyson
Haefle, The Eaglezone of Greenville, The Ski Lodge, Graphic Cow, Pixie and Bills
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OUTING 2010
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We will do all this again at our upcoming 2nd Annual
Sigma Alpha Epsilon Golf tournament which will be
held the weekend of April 30th. We are planning a
gathering at Danny Greggs home on the evening of the
29th. Golf will begin at 8 am the following morning at
the course that is TBD. After the golf tournament we
will have BBQ Catered at the Tailgate behind Doug
Kingsmore stadium which we will also have Live Band
and Beer available. Last year the tailgate lasted about
4.5 hrs and I suspect it will be just as much fun! Look
for the big SAE Tent. Our Charity will again be for
Helens Hugs which was so close to Nick Corontzes
heart, so we will be donating in his memory. After the
tailgate those who choose to attend the baseball game
that night will do so and others will continue to tailgate
with the night ending at the Esso club. Last year we had
a great turn out and we anticipate a much larger turnout
this year so Register early to secure your spot. Consider
sponsoring a four man team for $360.00. We will be
looking for $175.00 hole sponsors as well.
Please send your team name and members with a check made out to: SCNU Alumni Association
c/o Garrett Edens
24 Owens Road
Taylors, SC 29687
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40TH REUNION
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Sunshine's daughter's wedding
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Daughter of Marvin Caughman Doing Wonders in Haiti
I attended weekend festivities centered around the mar-riage of David and Jean McLean's youngest daughter, Lesley Jean to Chase Watson, also of Cheraw, SC.
The marriage took place on July 31st at 5:30 pm and the reception ensued. As the night ( and spirits ) grew I noticed a circle of dancers that included the Bride and her mother in a lively exchange. From my vantage point at the bar, I was David's bar manager, I caught Sunshine making his way to the group, as he approached he went to his knees and crawled into the middle of the circle, he then flipped over on his back and did the best rendition of ' the dying cockroach ' that I've see since the classic film Animal House. And remember Shine had his left knee replaced in January.
He would have made all his NS/SAE Brothers proud. As the head Barman and personally responsible for Shines liquid refreshment I can assure you that he was not over-served, but caught up in the moment !
In the words of one of my Numeral Society Brothers..." a good time was had by all.”
Wildman
know that Sara is doing mission work
down there. He correctly assumed that
lots of us would be interested in what she
is learning. “I am very proud of her.” I
think we are all amazed at what wonder-
ful things (children) have come out of
such a rowdy bunch! Check out Sara’s
blog www.saragoestohaiti.com.
We are also sad to report that Marvin’s
wife and Sara’s mother, Sally, passed
away this summer. Sally was a very ac-
tive and successful businesswoman and
volunteer in service to her community,
church, college, and many other causes
for many years.
The children in Haiti gives a thumbs up to Sara
Caughman as well.
Sara Caughman – Daughter of proud father
Marvin Caughman (Numeral Society 1968 - 70
or so) doing good things in Haiti! He let us
Jessica, Lesley, Jean, and David
David
Lesley, Bill Myers, and Jessica
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Daughter, Grace married in June to Bayne Parsons,
good old Pickens county boy; expecting their first
child, a boy in April. Bayne is flying helicopters in
Iraq and Afghanistan and we are very proud of him;
Grace has got her masters in nursing and is an Army
nurse. Brother Dave is still chasing women, but is
limiting his pursuit to Beverly, his wife, in lieu of
severe repercussions. In my downtime am serving as
State Chairman of the Rocky Mountain Elk
Foundation- helping to reintroduce elk herds to the
eastern states- if you get a chance, take your family
to see the rut at Cherokee National Forest, NC. It
normally occurs the last two weeks in September.
Dave and Beverly Merry’s kids in Augusta
News from Dave Merry (Class of 1969)
Chuck Huntley ’73—Sally and I took a bike
tour in Italy in October. We rode through the
vineyards and beautiful scenery along the Adri-
atic coast in the Abruzzo region and the ancient
city of Rome. While we were there, the
Pope canonized six different people from
around the world.
This was one of the most incredible things I
saw in Italy: this mime would only move if
you put money in the bucket; otherwise you
would think this to be a statue. I also thought
this to be ironic as I think most people attracted
to this mime could relate to the situation.
Chuck Huntley ‘73—Bike Tour in Italy
Jarrett
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Zach Miller
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I was just recently married on
November 20, 2010. My wife was
Callie Boyd-now Callie Miller. We are
working and living in Valdosta, GA.
Wilson Jarrett, son of Hank Jarrett
(70s) has completed the Bridge Pro-
gram and is officially enrolled in the
Clemson Engineering Department.
Married Jeanne Harrison
(Chapter Sweetheart ’04)
Son born 2/27/10
Residence Florence, SC
Employed Mar-Mac Wire,
Curtis Bollinger 2005
Elliott Dykes (SAE Clemson 92 - 96),
was married Jan 2, 2010, and will have
his first child (a boy) April 10,
2011. He lives in Atlanta.
Elliot Dykes
Greek-Life Flap Successfully Resolved, CU Administration Reaffirms Greek Support
Earlier this semester, in the days leading up to the Homecoming weekend, you may have heard about some issues and concerns related to the Greek community at Clemson. The issues involved underage drinking, excessive alcohol usage and other similar or related "social" issues. It's good to report to you that, while our chapter continues to have a very fine social calendar and regular "lively" events that would do justice to the parties and events y'all all enjoyed when you were on campus, this time SAE SC Nu was NOT involved in any of these issues that led to the recent discussions and negative publicity.
Further, the ultimate outcome of the situation was good, in that the Greek community and CU administration, working together, were ultimately able to find a path to address some of the legitimate excesses that truly did need attention. The administration also acknowledged that the problems were campus-wide, not just "Greek" and that the Greeks, because they are "officially organized" into their fraternities and sororities, can actually be an effective conduit to help address issues like these.
In the end, no parties were called off, no Homecoming displays or events were canceled, and the entire weekend was a good success (and, like always, just as Joe Young envisioned it, the Numeral Society/SAE float circled the field at half-time of the game, as always, and was super!).
Further good news is that CU administration, up to and including the President and the Board of Trustees, reaffirmed their support of the Greek community and its' many contributions to the campus and alumni activities. They committed to continue to work for the full success of Greek life, both now and into the future, including some immediate support and some additional long-term planning (like for a new "Greek row" of Greek housing someday down the road).
is already becoming quite the landmark on campus.
Thanks to all brothers who so generously contributed to
the memorial!
This summer Mike Maxwell took all the Numeral Soci-
ety / SAE donation checks ($6,000+) up to Amy Craft at
CU for our fraternity's underwriting of the Guarding Tiger
statue on the new CU Scroll of Honor Memo-
rial. Several of the current SAE chapter brothers helped
Mike in "handing over the checks," plus General Hap
Carr, US Air Force (Retired) and Colonel Sandy Edge, US
Army (Retired), both of whom are Clemson grads big in
the Clemson Corps, and were major "movers and shakers"
of the entire Scroll of Honor project. Brian O'Rourke is
head of Clemson's Alumni Relations and Development
("fund-raising") departments.
When you folks are in Tigertown for a CU football game
this season, make sure you stop by the new Scroll of
Honor Memorial, and look for Dick Kapp's stone on the
northern side of the memorial, and also for the Numeral
Society / SAE plaque as one of the underwriters on the
left-most Guarding Tiger." Plus, the new Scroll of Honor
CU Scroll of Honor
Gentlemen,
It has been a pleasure being president for the last year. There were certainly some rough spots but I think we are a
better chapter than a year ago. We have started some great new traditions including a philanthropy volleyball
tournament where all the proceeds go to Children's Miracle Network, out national phi-
lanthropy. We have also started an annual alumni golf tournament and an annual
alumni parent social event. We registered more community service hours than the
South Carolina Nu Chapter ever has to my knowledge with almost 1,000 service hours
and 15 service hours per brother. We started the tradition of producing two chapter
newsletters per semester as well. It has been good to work with you and I appreciate
all that work that you put into SAE. I would like to welcome our new president, Tyler
Kingsmore.
Phi Alpha,
Ben
(843) 617-0409
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Outgoing Eminent Archon Message from Ben White
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Mia Culpa
Alumni Association Treasurer
Mike Maxwell
4250 Baker’s Farm
Atlanta, Georgia 30339
ΣAE Foundation
Sigma Alpha Epsilon Foundation
1856 Sheridan Road
Evanston, Illinois 60201
ΣAE Newsletter
John Martin
Gretta Watts
Mar-Mac Wire Inc.
229 Mar Mac Wire Road
McBee, SC 29101
This newsletter may not be up to the content or quality of some of the earlier issues. We have hurried to get it out before the end of the year (makes two this year). We have not been able to research names and graduation dates as we have in the past. The reasons (not excuses) have to do with time and personnel. Gretta Watts took on other duties at Mar-Mac and has not had time. Lynn Collins is new at Mar-Mac but very computer savvy. She learned the software and agreed to “publish” on a very short turnaround. Thanks to Gretta for her past efforts and to Lynn for her bravery!
SAE Numeral Society Dues are voluntary and low $25.00. We use those funds for a variety of purposes:
1. Helped the chapter buy a large tent for rush and social functions.
2. Helped the chapter buy a full-pig-sized barbecue grill on a trailer.
3. Contributed $500 or more yearly to the chapter's Chapter Endowment Fund, a fund whose goal is $35,000 - we're 20%+ there - which, when reached, will pay, through interest-earnings "throw-off" only, thus never touching the principal, scholarship money to send 3 or 4 younger brothers who show leadership potential to the annual SAE Leadership School each summer.
4. Helped underwrite an alumni/chapter joint party following the football game on Homecoming.
5. Donated $500 to Clemson to "purchase" two bricks in the new CU Scroll of Honor Memorial.
6. Paid the annual $100 fee to "national" SAE to remain an "official" SAE Chapter Alumni Assoc.
7. Underwrote part of the out-of-pocket $ of publishing/printing/distributing/mailing the award-winning newsletters (although now, expense is much less per letter, as we don't US Postal mail most editions, only e-mail - although we do still occasionally mail sometimes).
8. Took out to a nice recognition dinner the chapter brothers who obtained a 4.0 GPR.
9. Underwrote the "start-up" costs of the first annual reunion golf tourney (signs, prizes, printing expenses, some food and beverage at one event (although most of that was covered by the attendees' entry fee), etc.. The event was great!
10. Underwrote student chapter members' out-of-pocket expenses to attend alumni meetings when not in Clemson (gas to Greenville, or Columbia, etc.). Underwrote summer rush party expenses.
11. Helped the chapter with the annual Fall expenses of the Homecoming float.
Money makes your world go round and it enables the Alumni Association to make things happen. As they say on MTV (or somewhere like that), “SHOW ME THE MONEY”. Make your check payable to SAE Numeral Society Alumni Association (add a contribution and we will not turn it down) and send to the eminent treasurer
Mike Maxwell 4250 Baker's Farm Place Atlanta, Georgia 30339
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