Recent Events

This page contains the reports and pictures from all of the Epsilon Gamma Events & Meetings held over the past year or so.

Older event reports and pictures can be found on the Archived Events page.

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2009 Homecoming
2009 Golf Outing
2009 Pig Roast
2008 Reinstallation



 

2009 CMU Homecoming & "Bubba's Beta Brunch

By Scott Nadeau `89, EGHC president

Another CMU Homecoming is in the books. The food was great, the parade was fun and CMU beat the stuffing out of the EMU Eagles. Barb and Bubba Koehn pass on the following message:

Paul (Bubba) and I would like to thank Justin and his "crew" for meeting us at the door at 6am to help unload the food- The house was immaculate (including the kitchen). The guys were so very helpfu,. Thanks to Gunner's (Barb's dog) new friend, Terry (Massie) who took him while we got everything together! Also, thanks to Scott, Tom, Justin and Epsilon Gamma for the framed caricature print that was presented to us as a thank-you!

For those of you who missed Bubba's Beta Brunch- you missed seeing a lot of alumni, pledges, and one of the best active groups since way back when!! These MEN truly embody The Men of Principle ideal and show it in their words, and actions. It is a pleasure to cook for all of you and can't wait to do it again!!

Yours in -kai-

Paul (Bubba), EG241, Gunner EG241½ and Barb Koehn (Betamom)

20th Annual Epsilon Gamma Golf Outing

By Jon Eadie `93 and Mike Wharton `93, golf outing co-chairmen

We would like to thank everyone who participated in the 20th Annual Epsilon Gamma Golf Outing. It was another successful event. The weather cleared in time for a beautiful afternoon of golf followed by dinner and Texas Hold'em tournament.

We had 46 golfers tee off from all age groups from a founder (Greg Compton) to actives. Thomas Klevit and Kris Stenglein defended their A Flight championship shooting a four over par 75 on the demanding Whispering Pines golf course beating Tim McGovern and Marc Rosa by one stroke. The Marquardt entry shot a 76 to win the B-Flight (clearly they will have to move up in class next year).

Marc Rosa and Andy Shubnell won prizes for closest to the pin, while Tim McGovern and Norm Anderson each won for longest drives. The Texas Hold'em tournament was won by Spencer Matthews (2nd time in 3 years it has been won by an undergraduate); Andy Shubnell finished 2nd, Korey Hart (friend of Mike Stanziola) was 3rd and Steve Desmet finished 4th out of 20 participants.

It was great to see all the brothers and family again, especially Ken "Benjamin Button" Breen who looks like he is 17 and getting ready to move into the Towers next month after losing more than 80 pounds. This year we welcomed our first female golfer, Beta Rose Audrey Martin, who teamed with Chapter President Justin Mack.

We wish to give a special thank you to John Coe and John Reineke, who comprised the outing committee, Jim Harkness, Tom Olver, Jeff Wandzel and Dave Steiner for donating prizes, Dan Bigelow for helping with registration, Brett and Terri Marquardt who, along with the generosity and lack of any real golf talent of the players, made the gambling hole an unbelievable success, Tim McGovern for the fine-looking scoreboard and for running the skins game, Steve Desmet and Andy Shubnell for the great job with the Poker Tournament and Scott Nadeau for his usual phenomenal job coordinating and communicating with the masses.

It was an absolute pleasure to put together this year's outing and we look forward to seeing everyone next year.

Yours in _kai_,

Jon Eadie `93
Michael Wharton `93
Golf Outing Committee

Photos from the Golf Outing:

22nd Annual
Robert A. Seeber/Lenny Varner
International Pig Roast - April 18, 2009

By John Klapchuk `09, public relations chairman

ALUMNI, FAMILY, FRIENDS GATHER TO CELEBRATE SUCCESSFUL YEAR

At 22nd annual Seeber/Varner Pig Roast, nearly 200 alumni, family, and friends gathered to celebrate the close of another year of Beta Theta Pi on Central Michigan’s campus.

Island Park, in downtown Mt. Pleasant, filled with hugs, laughter, and dusty memories Saturday as 182 of the Epsilon Gamma Chapter of Beta Theta Pi’s closest friends, family, and alumni gathered for their 22nd annual Seeber/Varner Pig Roast.

The pig roast, a revered tradition within the chapter, serves as the chapter’s largest alumni gathering, as well as a chance for families and friends enjoy a day of fellowship. Awards were granted and honors given to many of the traditions and rituals of the chapter.

“It really is the best time of the year for all of us,” Alumni Relations Chairman Kyle Schierlinger said. “There’s never a dull moment with our alumni and it’s always great fun to get to gather with them – once a year just isn’t enough!”

The pig roast is possible due in large part to the alumni involvement in both participation and donation to the event.

“As with everything within the chapter, we couldn’t have done it without a lot of help from them,” chapter president Justin Mack said. “We are truly grateful to even have the opportunity to have events like this one.”

November 15, 2008

Epsilon Gamma Reinstallation & Banquet

By Christopher R. Saylor `10, chapter alumni relations chairman

On November 15th, 2008 the brothers of the Epsilon Gamma chapter completed a very successful day in chapter history. Starting the day out with initiating ten new brothers was followed by re-installing the charter back to the house at 814 South Main Street in Mount Pleasant. It was a long road coming, but all that attended the evenings banquet realized that it was all worth the time it took to get back to where we are now.

Concluding the day’s events was a banquet that helped to celebrate all the hard work that had been done throughout the last few years. Taking place at Bucks Run Golf Course in Mount Pleasant, the brothers were joined by close to one hundred alumni, parents and friends. The evening consisted of speeches from brothers John A. Reineke II Central Michigan ‘10, Brandyn K. Lawson Central Michigan ‘10, and videos by both Scott Nadeau Central Michigan ’89, and Drew Mason Central Michigan ’10. The keynote speaker of the event, David Schmidt, South Florida ’92, left the brothers with a speech that helped them to stay focused on the next goal they chapter has set for themselves, winning the chapters first Knox Award.

Click on the slide show to be taken to the web album page.

Banquet Videos

Drew Mason's video can be found on the Chapter Video page. The video created by Scott Nadeau can be found on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NSVnHtX82zk

Looking for pictures from an older event?  Look at the Archived events page.