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The Chesley Chat Zeta Beta Brother Honored

Brothers, as First Alumnus Resolute Man
Like Adrian College,
there is a “renaissance” By Doug Miller ’90
happening at 315 S.
Madison. You can feel it. On Friday, October 6, Rev. Dr. Terrance
The Theta Chi Zeta Beta A. Robinson ’66 was officially recognized as
Alumni Association has the first Alumnus Resolute Man in the his-
been actively working on tory of Theta Chi. The ceremony was held
our core responsibilities as part of the Adrian College Homecoming
including financial oversight and fundraising festivities with many collegians, alumni, and
efforts, physical chapter house improvements guests in attendance.
and maintenance, alumni communications The Resolute Man program was developed
and special events, and the education and by the International Fraternity in 2015 and
training of both active and alumnus broth- rolled out in 2016 to our collegians. The
ers. Our agenda over the next two years is program is developed for men to get the most
aggressive. out of the Greek experience and prepare them
On the education front, Zeta Beta was with firmly developed leadership and life
proud to have three undergraduate brothers skills. It is designed as a four-year experience
and five alumni brothers attend the Theta for collegians and alumni, but also focuses on
Chi National Convention in Las Vegas this Theta Chi for Life.
past July. Alumni brothers Rob Defenderfer Brother Robinson has truly lived the Theta
’88, Joel Wendland ’96, Chris Ludwig ’11, Chi for Life experience. He has not only been
Alan Copeland ’89, and Jim Grissinger a significant donor to Adrian College and
’90 proudly represented Zeta Beta alongside Theta Chi, but he played a key role in preserv-
Zeta Beta alumnus and Theta Chi National ing Theta Chi’s history through the acquisi-
Secretary Doug Miller ’90. A special shout- tion of bricks from the Old South Barracks
out goes to Alan and Jim, who have also in Norwich, which every chapter receives. Rev. Dr. Terrance A. Robinson ’66 receives the Resolute
been instrumental with assisting two Theta Brother Robinson has supported the refur- Man Award which recognizes his continuous leadership and
Chi chapters get reinstated at both Ohio bishment of the graves of Fredrick Norton participation within the fraternity.
State University and University of Buffalo, Freeman and Arthur Chase, established and
respectively. Our alumni brothers continually endowed the Michael Kelley Thompson To learn more about the Resolute Man pro-
go above and beyond and truly exemplify the Award, and also attended Theta Chi leadership gram please see https://www.thetachi.org/
“helping hand” of Theta Chi! programs supporting our collegian members. resolute-man.
The 55th Anniversary Committee con-
tinues to work diligently to give all of us an
outstanding celebration in 2019! Read more Dates Set for 55 Anniversary
th
about the plans for this very special event in
this newsletter. Our sights are set on the 55th
Anniversary and beyond. It is always exciting when we can come
The Zeta Beta Alumni Association board together to rekindle friendships and honor
is continually reminded that in today’s col- another five years of Zeta Beta History.
legiate world, a quality house will attract and The 55th Anniversary will be celebrated on
retain quality brothers going forward. Our October 4–6, 2019.
board works endlessly to secure the future The 50th saw our largest turnout, with
of our chapter house and I am pleased to over 210 brothers and guests, and we are
announce our “Renaissance 315” Campaign. expecting another large turnout for the
This campaign includes working with Adrian entirety of the weekend. Once again, this
Chesley (continued on page 4) Anniversary Celebration (continued on page 4)

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