January 10, 2010 Outgoing President's MessageBy Justin E. Mack, outgoing chapter presidentBrothers & Friends, I was once told that the last, and arguably most important obligation of the fraternity President is to assure that you not only leave the chapter better than you received it, but you leave behind capable leaders to shape it in for the years coming. And it is with confidence that I can say that this year, that obligation has been set to rest. Elections for 2010 were held on November 21st. It is my pleasure to be the first to introduce these capable brothers to our alumni, family, and General Fraternity: Accepting the honorable office of President is my pledge brother and friend, Thomas R. Ahearn, CMU ’11. Brother Ahearn spent the last year serving as the Epsilon Gamma’s Executive Secretary and excelled so that the chapter felt him worthy of our highest position. He has proven to excel in both professional and social settings and there remains no doubt that he will live out the Great Principals of this fraternity so that Beta’s name may shine ever gloriously. Serving along side brother Ahearn will be our newly-elected Executive Vice-President Matthew J. Petrusha, CMU ’11. A former Pledge Educator, Brother Petrusha has served as a worthy guide for the past two successful Pledge classes and hopes to shape the chapter at a different level now. A successful scholar, executive board member, and manager at his part-time job, Petrusha certainly exudes organization and order. We all look forward to seeing what he can do as the Vice-President of the chapter. In the hopes of maintaining the Epsilon Gamma’s strong financial structure is Brother Marcus B. Luke, CMU ’11. A pre-law major and treasurer of a number of organizations outside of Beta, Brother Luke comes with a wealth of experience and a passion for the financial health of the chapter. The chapter is lucky to have capable and willing brothers like he. Our new Executive Secretary will be Robert W. Lane, CMU ’12. As the former Philanthropy Chairman, Brother Lane is responsible for last spring’s very successful King of the Wing chicken wing eating philanthropy and last semester's Betas in Bowties pasta dinner philanthropy. With this experience, we look forward to Brother Lane expanding the impact of his new Executive Board position. Given the honorable charge of shaping and maturing our young brothers-to-be will be Brother Benjamin J. Love, CMU ’12, our newly-elected Pledge Educator. Looking to maintain the Epsilon Gamma’s reputation for outstanding Pledge Education, Brother Love will take charge of the spring and fall 2010 pledges in hopes to mold strong brothers by the end of his 8-week program. The chapter unanimously found him worthy of that charge. In the coming semesters, Brother Kevin N. White, CMU ’12, will lead Beta in their efforts to find the fine men on Central Michigan University’s campus that are worthy to wear the badge and bear the name of Beta Theta Pi. Always a stressful and exhausting search, Brother White has shown through his character and work ethic that he is more than prepared and capable of handling the task. Accepting the post of Risk Manager is Brother Spencer B. Matthews, CMU ’11. Brother Matthews and his impeccable reputation among the brothers as a responsible young adult will be charged with the duty of assuring that the chapter remains in line as far as responsibility and safety go. We have no doubt that his foresight and critical thinking will always steer the chapter in the right direction. And finally, assigned as the new year’s new Ritual Chairman is Brother Tylere R. Presley, CMU ‘12. Brother Presley will look to preserve the meaning and purpose of the ritual for not only the young and newly initiated brothers, but for brothers of all ages. He possesses an exceptional knowledge and understanding of the ritual and as such he seemed an excellent choice for the position. | 
