Alpha Gamma Rho - Alpha Theta

At Beta Nu chapter, we have always held academics among our highest
priorities. During the fall of 2010, the brothers of the Beta Nu chapter
made this known to the Texas A&M Interfraternity Council and to the entire
campus when we achieved the honor of the highest GPA of any fraternity at
the university, ranking above the university and all men's average. Furthermore, an annual $1,000 Leadership Scholarship is awarded by the Beta Nu chapter to a deserving student enrolled in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. Alongside this scholarship, our chapter gives away multiple scholarships to new members who show outstanding academic achievement each semester. For more information about our scholarships, please click the "Scholarship" tab on the left-hand side of
the webpage.

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My name is David Smith and I'm a current member of the Alpha Gamma Rho Beta Psi Fraternity at Delaware Valley College for the past couple of years we have been providing our brother with belt buckles to recognize that they are an Alpha Gamma Rho member.  As a fundraiser for our fraternity, I thought I would offer the belt buckle design that is copyrighted to us, to other members in Alpha Gamma Rho.  If you have an interest in this please contact me as soon as possible and I will be sure to send you pictures and more details on the belt buckle itself.  Thank you very much and I hope to hear from you soon. 

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The Fall 2010 semester marked the beginning of a new annual philanthropic event for the Beta Nu Chapter as members joined the National MS Society in its fight against Multiple Sclerosis (MS) in honor of friends, family, and alumni who have been diagnosed with the disease. 

 

Throughout the semester, Brothers solicited donations, sold t-shirts, and helped raise awareness about MS.  This year's semester-long effort to raise money for the National MS Society concluded last weekend with seven Brothers participating in a 5K Walk in The Woodlands, Texas.  The Beta Nu Chapter team raised a total of $1725, placing first in the school organizations category. 

 

In addition to participating in the walk in The Woodlands, Brothers also gathered information and established contacts with the National MS Society staff.  It is with great inspiration that the Brothers plan to sponsor and organize a similar annual event in the Bryan/College Station area benefiting the National MS Society.  Details about the Chapter's new annual philanthropic event will be made available in the Spring of 2011. 

 

 

Pictured above: Brothers Logan Leschper, Anthony Lopez, Travis Tippit, Matt Okeson, Wesley Tobola, and Jake Riley "Giving MS the Boot" at the 5K Walk in The Woodlands, Texas.

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Originally published in the Stephenville Empire-Tribune Sunday Nov. 14, 2010

 

The Alpha Gamma Rho Fraternity hosted the Fall Spectacular Stock Show this weekend at the Tarleton agriculture farm. More than 100 exhibitors from across the state displayed cattle in the Texas Junior Livestock Association sanctioned show with two rings and double the points. 

Dean of the College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences and Beta Lambda alumnus Don Cawthon  welcomed participants and their families to campus.

"This is a great opportunity for young people to come to campus, see our facilities and meet our students," said Cawthon.

FFA and 4-H members displayed steers and heifers competing for the champion prize and earned points from TJLA. TJLA awards points for placing in sanctioned shows and recognizes point-leaders each year. 

Exhibitors like Dustin Cooper from Wills Point use shows like this to prepare for major shows such as the Fort Worth, San Antonio and Houston livestock shows.

"This gives me the opportunity to get experience for both me and my heifer before we go to the majors," said Cooper.

Rick Hirsch, an extension agent for Henderson County, and Bart Stover, of Stover Cattle Company in Binger, Okla, judged the two-ring show. 

Since its inception in 1999, the agricultural fraternity has awarded more than $50,000 in cash and prizes to Texas youth exhibitors. 

Stock show chairman Stephen Roop explained that many groups hold stock shows as fundraisers.

"That's not the case for us, all proceeds from entries and sponsorships are given back to exhibitors in prizes," Roop said.

The event continues at 9 a.m. today with the steer show. 

"We're very proud of our Alpha Gamma Rho chapter and what they do throughout the year," Cawthon said. 

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Several Pi Chapter Brothers were recognized during the 43rd Annual Career and Technology Education Summer Conference. The conference was held Aug. 2-3 at the Tulsa Convention Center.

Phil Berkenbile (Initiate 1061, 1977), State Director of the Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education, received Oklahoma CareerTech’s top award, the Francis Tuttle Career Excellence Award

The Francis Tuttle Award was established in honor of Francis Tuttle (Initiate 1323, 1990), former state director of the Oklahoma Department of Vocational and Technical Education and “architect” of what is now called the CareerTech system. The award recognizes individuals whose careers exemplify Tuttle’s dedication to the development of people through career and technology education.

Berkenbile was also presented with the Stars of Excellence Award by the National Technical Honor Society. The Stars of Excellence Award recognizes those individuals who have made extraordinary contributions to the Oklahoma Chapter of NTHS.

Kent Boggs (Initiate 1781, 2007), executive secretary, Oklahoma FFA, received the Arch Alexander Award.

The Arch Alexander Award recognizes CareerTech educators who have made significant contributions to Oklahoma’s CareerTech system and applauds those who are progressive leaders in program and curriculum development and utilizing advanced technology in education.

Jeremy Zweiacker (Initiate 1469, 1995), State Tech Prep and Alliance Coordinator, received the New Professional Award as a potential leader in Oklahoma ACTE.

Dr Joe Williams, New Mexico State Univesity, was recognized with the Outstanding Board Member award.

 

For more information about the awards visit OkACTE Awards website

August 15, 2010

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