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2 THE RHOMER April 2014 THE RHOMER Bounce 4 Beats Philanthropy Published by the Rho Chapter Alumni Over the years, our annual Bounce tients starting with a surgical removal Association of Sigma Alpha Mu Fra- 4 Beats philanthropy basketball tour- of the tumor and chemotherapy to rid nament and concert has raised hun- his body of the remnants of the can- ternity for Rho Chapter Alumni and dreds of thousands of dollars for many cer. Friends of the Chapter. worthwhile causes. Our intent this year Accompanying the start of chemo- is to continue the tradition of affiliating therapy, with the help of family and Rhomer Editors: with a local non-profit organization word of mouth, Stanton was able to Joshua More ’96 whose history is intertwined with Rho find a sanctuary at The Cancer Daniel Ripes ’99 chapter. As such, we have chosen to Wellness Center. He found support in support The Cancer Wellness Center the form of therapy, yoga, massages, Please direct all news for The in support of one of our brothers, and other services, completely free of Rhomer, changes of address, and vol- Stanton Bohmbach. charge (one might say the Cancer untary dues to Sigma Alpha Mu Founded in 1989 and located in Wellness Center is Fulfilling + Free, Northbrook, IL, The Cancer Wellness Friendly). Alumni Association, P.O. Box 2403, Center is a non-profit agency with a With reassuring support from his Champaign, Illinois 61825. mission to help people live better while brothers at the Rho Chapter, Stanton, living with cancer. The Cancer a former philanthropy chair himself, Sigma Alpha Mu Fraternity Wellness Center focuses on dealing was presented with the opportunity to Rho Corporation, Inc. with very real emotional issues that have a part in Bounce 4 Beats once cancer can cause both to the individual again, this time on the other end gladly President: Daniel Ripes ’99 diagnosed and his or her family. By helping select The Cancer Wellness Vice President: Joshua More ’96 joining a community of friends, The Center as this year’s recipient. Secretary: Michael Zalay ’03 Cancer Wellness Center provides com- To this end, we ask you to consider fort and nurturing to one’s mind, body a tax-deductible gift of $100, $50, or Treasurer: Scott Shapiro ’99.50 and spirit through a long and difficult even $250 to Bounce 4 Beats. You will Chapter Advisor: Joshua More ’96 process. make a difference for all the people Now, the Sammy connection. who benefit from The Cancer Wellness Chapter Officers Stanton Bohmbach (Class of 2013), a Center and all they do for others. Prior: Michael Max ’16 dear brother of ours, was less than one To make a donation, please visit: month removed from the University of https://cancerwellness.org/donations/ Vice Prior: Josh Kohlenbremmer ’16 Illinois when he was diagnosed with Make sure to click “This gift is in Exchequer: Jake Scholl ’16 colon cancer. After receiving the memory or honor of someone special” Recorder: Alec Coleman ’17 shocking news, Stanton went through and type in Bounce For Beats in the the standard process for cancer pa- box. Get Involved with Rho Corporation Alumni News Marvin Rogoff ’46 is president of his own health insurance agency. He We are always looking for new Ken Hoffman ’72 is group presi- and his wife, Linda, reside at 7000 E. board members and volunteers from dent of ITW. He and his wife, Melissa, Quincy Ave. Apt. F 218, Denver, CO our Alums. Support could include as- reside at 885 Mountain Dr., Deerfield, 80237. His e-mail is mrogoff62@com sisting with alumni communications, IL 60015. His e-mail is chamud2@aol. cast.net. “I was honored as a season planning alumni events, attending stu- com. ticket holder by the mayor of Denver th dent events, or other expertise such as with a game ball at the 50 yard line legal, accounting, construction or any Robert Salk ’47 is a dentist. He and prior to the Bronco-Oakland Raider other services you may be interested his wife, Harriet, reside at 1208 games a season ticket holder for 54 in donating your time toward. No mini- Dartmouth Rd., Flossmoor, IL 60422. years.” mum level of commitment is required. His e-mail is dentistrob@aol.com. We are currently planning initiatives Lawrence Hermele ’40 lives at Eric Fine ’97 is the publisher and for the upcoming year which will in- 169 Kings Point Rd., Kings Point, NY owner of Burton History Trees. He and clude alumni get-togethers and more 11024. his wife, Karen, reside at 2044 W. Chi- capital improvement projects for the cago, #200, Chicago IL 60622. His e- house. If are interested in joining the John D. Stein ’71 can be contacted mail is ericbfine@gmail.com. “My wife growing group of active alumni, email at 1255 Battery Street, Suite #450, San and I just welcomed Holly Elizabeth on Daniel Ripes at danielripes@hotmail. Francisco, CA 94111. His e-mail is Dec. 4, 2013 and join Asher (4/25/12) com. john_stein@ajg.com. and Rocky (10/4/10).”