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| A Publication of the Alumni Corporation of the Eta Mu Chapter of the Theta Chi Fraternity |
Message From The President By Bill Bonacorda '91
With our 25th year of the Eta Mu Chapter coming to an end, the opportunities for the Alumni Association have only just begun. As president, I feel the time is now for the building blocks for a sound financial backbone of this corporation to be methodically put into place. With the concentrated efforts of the officers and continued support from the members, our plans will be in full effect by the completion of the 1998 academic year.
These plans are nothing more than structure to what has been talked and talked about since I've been a member of the fraternity.
What should be done with Century Club donations? Should we move or build an addition? What happens when the actives don't pay their bills? Is the corporation only about good parties for the one's who visit? The answers to these questions will be realized, addressed, and answered in the next calendar year!
Our goal is to set a precedent for the new graduates and rekindle interest with the older alumni. The plan is in place and the time is now to support the association to meet the challenge at hand. The specific plan and how each one of us will be the topic of our next newsletter.
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Friend and Neighbor of Eta Mu Passes to Chapter Eternal
L.J. "Red" Hazelton, long time neighbor of the Fraternity, passed away in his home of complications from heart failure. Most any brother who took the time to meet Red found him to be very personable. He was very supportive of our chapter. A fraternity could not have asked for a better person to be a neighbor. The following was taken from an article in the Toledo Blade.
Mr. Hazelton was born in North Baltimore, Ohio in 1923. He was graduated from Findlay High School in 1940.
Following his graduation, he became a U.S. Merchant marine for four years and traveled extensively during World War II. Mr. Hazelton was drafted into the Army and was stationed in Georgia for two years.
He married Eloise Raabe in North Baltimore in 1950 and the couple began living in Findlay. Mr. and Mrs. Hazelton opened The House of Hair Design in 1969. The business is now operated by their daughters.
Mrs. Hazelton said that her husband enjoyed attending his grandchildren's athletic events. "He was a very family-oriented man. He loved his family more than anything on earth," Mrs. Hazelton said.
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Mark Robinson To Assume Duties As Corporation Treasurer
Mark Robinson '93 will assume the duties of treasurer as of the Homecoming Meeting of the Alumni Association. Please send any dues and Century Club Donations to Mark starting immediately.
"I am looking forward to this opportunity," says Robinson. "I am currently trying to put together information regarding the structure of our Corporation. If anyone has any records as to when we were actually incorporated within the State of Ohio or any old minutes, please contact me as soon as possible. Any tax records or information on the purchase of the current house would also be greatly appreciated."
Any information or dues and donations can be mailed to Mark at the following address:
Mark Robinson '93
232 Pine Ridge Court
Bellefontaine, Ohio 43311
(937) 593-8415 Home
(937) 593-1849 Work
The following brothers have paid their dues and have
corporation status as of December 20, 1997.
Carl Waisanen '85 Ken Clark '78
Joe Hunt '84 Tim Hilborn '81
Rob Meyers '96 Dave Rhodenbaugh '88
Ned Linder '? Dan Mangia '82
Gerald Campbell '77 Carlos Moreno '81
Mark Milbourn '88 Dave Hinds '84
Bill Bonacorda '91 Jeff Tinney '94
Lou Kuhnle '96 Mike Sandwald '96
Art Balderas '84 Chuy DeLosSantos '84
John Clifton '96 Doug Thomas '82
Lee Booze '91 Jim Rossi '87
Bruce Olson '80 Mark Robinson '93
Matt Robinson '93 Brad Blodgett '98
Quinten Thompson '91 All 1997 Spring
and Fall Grads
Twenty-Fifth Anniversary
Formal Huge Success
The Alumni and Active Chapters celebrated the 25th Anniversary of Eta Mu's founding with a weekend of brotherhood, partying, golf and fun, highlighted with a black tie dinner and dance held at the Findlay Inn Convention Center last April.
Starting with the annual golf outing Friday, (held this year at the Hillcrest Golf Course) and concluding with the Alumni -vs- Active Foquatch game, this years formal weekend was by far a great accomplishment of organization and teamwork. "Without the talents of Bruce Olson, I don't think we could have ever pulled it off!" says brother Art Balderas '84, a member of the 25th Anniversary Formal Committee. All the members of the committee were honored at the formal presentations and, are again here for a job well done.
Carlos Moreno '81, who received a commemorative 25th Anniversary watch as a member of the winning golf team, should be commended for his efforts in getting the word out early and often in his humorous and informative newsletters. Kevin Sweeney '97 organized a super golf outing and will do so again for this year's Theta Chi Open.
Over 250 brothers, family and friends representing classes from 1974 to 2000 attended the formal dinner which included the yearly recap of honors for both the chapter and alumni. Jonathon "Johnny Cat" Zimmerman '97 received the John P. Coyne award for outstanding active brother while Mike Soldwish '83 took home the Gary D. Schmidt award for outstanding contributions by an alumni. Following a fantastic meal, the evening progressed into dancing and reminiscing for all who attended. Most guests stayed at the Findlay Inn and as a result, the "brotherhood" lasted well into the early morning.
As is tradition, the annual Foquatch game between the alumni and actives was a fitting close to a great weekend. As is also tradition, the Alumni won again!
Overall, the best job was done by all the brothers, family and friends who attended. After all the planning and work, that is what really makes the greatest contribution. Thanks to all who attended. See you this year!
Formal Date Announced
The Senior Class of 1998 would like to announce that Spring Formal will be held on the weekend of April 17 -19, 1998. Mark your calendars today and make plans to attend. The dinner and dance will be held at the Days Inn in Findlay. This Days Inn used to be the Imperial House. Rooms can be reserved at the Days Inn by calling 419/423-7171. Directions, additional hotel info and specific details will be announced soon or call Eric Baldwin '98 at the house at 419-424-9006.
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News and Notes from around the Chapter
Dan Mangia '82
Dan, Tammy and Jacob will be moving to Columbus, Ohio. Dan will be living at a temporary residence in Columbus as of January of '98. Tammy and Jacob will follow when the house in New Jersey is sold. For now, the best way to contact Dan is at 317-481-4071 (voice mail) or by e-mail at oxmang@aol.com
Darrell Meisner '85
Darrell and Linda Tettau were officially engaged (she got a ring and everything) this past Christmas. There has been no date set for the nuptials. They are both employed by Solomon Software in Findlay, Ohio. Darrell, Linda, son Michael, age 6 and daughter Sarah, age 1, reside at 2009 Jennifer Lane, Findlay, Ohio 45840. 419/423-7931. You are invited to call or visit anytime.
John Birmingham '86
Besides his duties as attorney for the Lucas County Auditors office and his private practice, John has been spending his Friday evenings spinning the retro tunes at The Loft, located at 513 Jefferson Ave. in downtown Toledo, Ohio. John started providing music at a New Years Eve Party and continues to DJ every Friday evening from 5 - 9 pm. All area and out of town alumni are invited to stop. John is trying to organize a Theta Chi night every second Friday of each month, starting with February 13.
Ben Reeder '97
Ben has finished basic training in the United States Marine Corps and has been posted to Camp Pendleton in sunny California. You can write to Ben at: LCPL Reeder, RSU Box 555111, Camp Pendleton, CA. 92055-5111. Phone: 760-430-4500.
(on a side note, the United States Air Force has released Ned Linder '?)
If you have any updates or news you would like to have mentioned in the Eta Mu Alumnews, please send your information to Mike Soldwish '83, 223 Elm St. Perrysburg, Ohio 43551 or e-mail at garpwish@aol.com.
"INSERT"
Following is a list of Century Club Donations submitted by treasurer
Mark Robinson '93. Totals are current to December 20, 1997.
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Gary D. Schmidt '85 |
$1,456.00 |
Bob McKinley '76 |
$100.00 |
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Dan Mangia '82 |
$1,350.00 |
Dave Ferree '83 |
$100.00 |
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Bruce Olson '80 |
$1,150.00 |
Dave Wirt '71 |
$100.00 |
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Doug Lyon '80 |
$1,110.00 |
Jerry Schlagel '75 |
$100.00 |
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Darrell Meisner '85 |
$1,060.00 |
John P. Coyne '76 |
$100.00 |
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Chadd Leath '97 |
$1,000.00 |
John Leyendecker '78 |
$100.00 |
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Bill Bonacorda '91 |
$800.00 |
Ken Clark '78 |
$100.00 |
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Carl Waisanen '85 |
$760.00 |
Rick King '84 |
$100.00 |
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Mark Robinson '93 |
$750.00 |
Steve Coleman '79 |
$100.00 |
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Tim Hilborn '81 |
$718.02 |
Aleks Meyer '97 |
$100.00 |
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Scott Seibert '90 |
$700.00 |
Jim Meyer '89 |
$100.00 |
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Mark Milbourn '88 |
$600.00 |
Steve Snavely '77 |
$100.00 |
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Mike Soldwish '83 |
$600.00 |
Stuart Hall '84 |
$100.00 |
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Mike Lenox '81 |
$550.00 |
Terry Reed '91 |
$100.00 |
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Dave Hinds '84 |
$550.00 |
Ty Cook '94 |
$100.00 |
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Greg Davis '90 |
$500.00 |
Ron Oswald '84 |
$100.00 |
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Luis Dunoyer '86 |
$500.00 |
Ed Diebold '96 |
$100.00 |
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Mark Jamison '94 |
$420.00 |
Lou Kuhnle '96 |
$100.00 |
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Carlos Moreno '81 |
$355.00 |
Tim Raguse '89 |
$55.00 |
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Brian Hite '88 |
$350.00 |
Bob Sharp '87 |
$50.00 |
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Joe Hunt '84 |
$330.00 |
Joe Bello '91 |
$50.00 |
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Jim Baucher '85 |
$305.00 |
Dave Rhodenbaugh '88 |
$45.00 |
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Mike Mallett '88 |
$300.00 |
Greg Dixon '92 |
$45.00 |
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Jason Black '94 |
$300.00 |
Rob Delzieth '95 |
$40.00 |
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Jeff Carr '81 |
$300.00 |
Tom Eibel '87 |
$40.00 |
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Jeff Tinney '94 |
$295.00 |
Tom Schaeffer '94 |
$40.00 |
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Jim Rossi '87 |
$235.00 |
Brad Blodgett '98 |
$40.00 |
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Gerald Campbell '77 |
$190.00 |
Gregg Juarez '86 |
$35.00 |
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Ken Whalen '85 |
$175.00 |
Mike Bails '83 |
$30.00 |
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Last Bachelor's Fund (Jeff Carr) |
$170.00 |
Bill Downing '87 |
$30.00 |
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Matt Robinson '93 |
$170.00 |
Troy Benick '87 |
$25.00 |
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Bob Heise '82 |
$165.00 |
Shon Holland '96 |
$25.00 |
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Doug Thomas '82 |
$165.00 |
Mike Wryst '81 |
$20.00 |
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Art Balderas '84 |
$160.00 |
Ned Linder '? |
$20.00 |
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John Birmingham '86 |
$135.00 |
Neil Cole '87 |
$20.00 |
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Darrell Harris '72 |
$125.00 |
Ken Armstrong '81 |
$20.00 |
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Chuy DeLosSantos '84 |
$120.00 |
Scott Turner '80 |
$15.00 |
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Bill Waterson '96 |
$120.00 |
Bob Birmingham '88 |
$10.00 |
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Larry Bauer '79 |
$110.00 |
Clint Felker '94 |
$10.00 |
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Paul Kleinfelter '80 |
$110.00 |
Sam Hood '86 |
$10.00 |
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John Curtin '75 |
$105.00 |
Lee Booze '91 |
$10.00 |
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