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2 THE RHOMER December 2012 THE RHOMER Alumni – Active Mentoring Program Published by the Rho Chapter Alumni In an effort to help better prepare in becoming professionals. It is not the Association of Sigma Alpha Mu Fra- the active students for their professional intent of this program to be a “career careers, Rho Corp. has decided to center” whereby students are seeking ternity for Rho Chapter Alumni and implement a free Alumni mentoring pro- employment or internships. As such, the Friends of the Chapter. gram by pairing active Sigma Alpha Mu students will be advised of the same. Rhomer Editors: Students with Alumni. We feel that this is a great way to Joshua More ’96 A successful alumni mentoring pro- give back to the fraternity and to help Daniel Ripes ’99 gram will bring students and alumni to- guide students of what lies ahead of Please direct all news for The gether for an exchange of information them as they learn to develop as young Rhomer, changes of address, and vol- on education, professionalism, aspira- professionals and embark on their ca- tions and ideas. The purpose of this pro- reers. Since this will be the first time untary dues to Sigma Alpha Mu gram is for the students to have a pro- that we have implemented such a pro- Alumni Association, P.O. Box 2403, fessional, in each student’s desired in- gram, the details and agenda will be a Champaign, Illinois 61825. dustry, to be able to contact for advice, work in progress. As always, Rho Corp. Sigma Alpha Mu Fraternity counseling or whatever other helpful is open to ideas and suggestions from guidance or information such mentor alumni or students to help make this Rho Corporation, Inc. may provide. It allows students to ob- work well for everyone. The contact President: Daniel Ripes ’99 tain valuable advice and insights from for the program is Michael Zalay ’03 at Vice President: Joshua More ’96 alumni and allows alumni to aid students mzalay@bronsonkahn.com. Secretary: Michael Zalay ’03 Treasurer: Scott Shapiro ’99.50 Two Senior Sammys named to the Chapter Advisor: Joshua More ’96 Senior 100 Honorary this Spring Chapter Officers Former Prior Dustin Massel and fel- ship and University loyalty these new Prior: Matt Magill low class of 2012 member, Gregory graduates will bring to the world at 847.209.1607 / Mmagill2@illinois.edu Katz were named to the Senior 100 large. As they were active campus Vice Prior: Carl Rosenberg Honorary this spring. leaders, so too will Senior 100 honor- 847.345.0540 Senior 100 Honorary is a Univer- ees bring their enthusiasm and sense crosenberg93@gmail.com sity of Illinois Alumni Association pro- of responsibility to their new commu- Treasurer: Nick Reinberg gram that acknowledges notable UI nities as they continue to engage with 312.685.6425 / reinber2@illinois.edu seniors for both their past achievement the University of Illinois to help main- Risk Manager: Jason Teitelbaum and their future commitment to the tain its excellence and strengthen its 847.370.3815 / jbaum25@gmail.com University. The program serves a two- stature. See website: http://www.uiaa. Recorder: Chad Heller fold purpose: to honor what these se- org/illinois/honors/senior100.html 847.648.0493 / cheller02@gmail.com lect 100 have already accomplished A big congratulations to Dustin and and to recognize the skills of leader- Gregory. Our Last Request Spring Semester 2012: #2 in Grades! for 2012 Rho Chapter finished the Spring The Rhomer and other alumni activi- 2012 semester number two on cam- also posted 4.0 grade point averages: Seniors Josh Berman, Chad Burstein, ties are financed solely through alumni contributions. If you have not sent in pus with a 3.3155 grade point aver- Joey Hamer, Greg Katz, Carter your 2012 Rhomer dues for $40.00, age, just 0.08 out of the top spot. The Krueger and Dustin Massel along with please do so soon. Interfraternity Council GPA average Freshmen Matthew Magill. Good job Make your check payable to Sigma was 3.0704. Seven active members for the entire chapter! Alpha Mu Alumni Association. Your participation will enable us to Active Members Honored at Convention continue to maintain and expand our alumni relations program and produce In August 2012, one active member for a job well done. The Rhomer. of the house attended Sigma Alpha Chapter Eternal Chapter Eternal Chapter Eternal Chapter Eternal Show YOUR interest by YOUR par- Mu’s national convention in Indianapo- Chapter Eternal ticipation — return your CHECK AND lis. The chapter was honored through THE ENCLOSED BIOGRAPHICAL two awards and designations. Since publication of our last edition FORM TODAY in the reply envelope Jimmy Hammerstein - Best in Prov- of The Rhomer we have learned of the enclosed. ince (Midwest Region) Award deaths of Richard D. Weis ’39 and In addition, contributions can be made on-line through our website at Outstanding Community Service Lawrence S. Wilson ’47. We extend www.samillinois.org. Award (12,022 hours) our condolences to their families and Congratulations to the entire chapter friends.