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2017 Theta Chi Campout Review

by Jeff Smith ’76
It was another Diffley ’73! If you’re not in the group picture,
great year for the you ought to be! Drive up for the day or stay the
Alumni camping weekend. Year number 39 is coming up – October
event. The weather 19-21, 2018. Yes, this October! For more details,
Philanthropy-Filled was fine, the campfire contact Stan Thomas ’81 at sthomas@magellan-tsa.
was great. The food
com or me, Jeff Smith ’76 at jefsmith1@comcast.net.
Semester Comes to Close A lot of time spent like this! was better—and
plentiful!
Dwight
Delgado ’77 was
This spring, the Alpha Nu brothers came together the new face in this
for a philanthropy-packed semester. In February we crowd (wow, it’s been a while since seeing him!)
participated in a shelter dog walk on the beltline Horseshoes kept the attention of many until the
for the Lifeline Animal Project. Brothers grouped afternoon college gridiron games kicked in. John
together and walked dogs throughout the beltline, Kastanakis ’78 flamed about the usual. John Hodges
spread the word about LifeLine, and tried to get ’80 brought his samplings of home brew and scored Diffley—in rare form! No, Delgado isn’t
some furry and lovable dogs adopted! In March, several thumbs-ups. No, that’s not Santa, it’s Mike offering a harndshake!
brother Dustin Nguyen raised over $400 for the
Alpha Phi Foundation, an organization that works
to fund ground-breaking cardiovascular research
and education. The money was raised thanks to
several brothers who volunteered to allow students
to throw eggs at them in exchange for donating to the
foundation. April was an animal-filled month, as our
chapter once again partnered with LifeLine to host
a de-stress event at our house. With this, students
would pay to spend time having some fun with the
furry pups. LifeLine brought along several stations—
belly rub, fetch, treats, photos— that were set up
around the house. The semester was capped off with A little threat of rain, but we were prepared. Campfire—glad to have one again!
our initiation philanthropy event in late April, when
we traveled to the Georgia House Rabbit Society to
build “hidey homes” for some fluffy bunnies!

The 2017 group Weaver—He’ll be missed!
LifeLine animal shelter dog walk participants
SAVE THE DATE!
and several participating dogs.

Congratulations FAMILY WEEKEND AND ALUMNI CAMPING TRIP
Graduating Seniors! HERO’S DAY OCTOBER 19—21, 2018
SEPTEMBER 29, 2018
Hunter Russell, ISYE Reid Harm, BA Yellow Jackets vs. Bowling Green “ Pre game hoops will be back at
Alpharetta, Georgia Marietta, Georgia Marlow’s Tavern. I’ll be there in
November—even without Okogie—
HOMECOMING tailgating on the lawn. Kid is back for
Joseph Kelley, EE Trent Callcott, CA OCTOBER 13, 2018 another year with Smith, Mara, and
Brunswick, Georgia Stockton, California Yellow Jackets vs. Duke Blue Devils myself. — Stan Thomas ’81 ”

LEAVE A LEGACY 9/1 alcorn state 2018 HOME GAMES
Consider a lasting gift that will support 9/22 clemson
Theta Chi long after you are gone. By including 9/29 bowling green
Alpha Nu in your estate plans you ensure the
long-term health and success of our fraternity. 10/13 duke
Most common ways to include Alpha Nu are through 11/10 miami
your will or life insurance. Consult a lawyer or your
agent for assistance. 11/17 virginia
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