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and my two fantastic children. They have given and became
my life incredible meaning, love, and support. board president
How did you get involved with the Les Turner ALS in 2014. Scott
Foundation? is also a board
My involvement member and still
with the Les Turner sees patients at
ALS Foundation the clinic. The
started the day my foundation is a
Sammy brother and labor of love for both of us. Ken with his wife, Melissa, and their two children,
friend, Dr. Scott Why do you feel it’s important to give back to the Michael and Rebecca.
Heller ’76, made community? What advice can you give your fellow alumni and
Ken and Keith Mellovitz ’76 one phone call to the As a kid growing up in Chicago, my parents the active members about being involved with a
foundation after I always stressed the importance of giving back to
told him my mother had just been diagnosed with people in need. When I got to Sammys at the U of charity?
ALS. He was on staff at the Les Turner sponsored I, it became clear that “giving back” was a core Giving back to others in need feels great! I
ALS clinic at Northwestern ideal of our charter. So, it guarantee you will get more out of it than you can
Hospital. From that day was a natural progression imagine. And it’s not just about writing a check,
on, Scott became my mom’s that I got involved with get involved. As side benefit, it’s a great way to
doctor and the Les Turner several other Sammy stay in touch with a lot of your Sammy brothers.
ALS Foundation never left brothers after graduation Outside of work, what do you for fun?
our side during this very in the continuation of this When not working, my wife and I love
difficult journey. Because principle. I am proud to to travel. We like to hike and tour around the
of the support my mother see so many of my fellow world. I am also an avid golfer. At least once or
and our family received Sammy brothers involved twice a year for the past 20-plus years, I’ve gone
from the foundation during in so many great causes. on golfing trips with several Sammy brothers. It’s
her two-year battle with Philanthropy is ingrained another example of the lifelong friendships that
the disease, I joined the The Sammy bros who came out to support in us! have lived on because of our Sammy connection.
board of directors in 2007 Ken and the foundation.

2017 – 2018
Dates to Remember

Classes begin:
Monday, August 28
Dad’s Day Weekend:
TBD

Home football games:
9/2, 9/9, 9/29,
10/14, 10/28, 11/11, 11/25
Thanksgiving break:
Saturday, Nov. 18–Sunday, Nov. 26

Second house bill payment due:
Monday, January 15

The 2017 Rho chapter. Second semester classes begin:
President F&F, Tuesday, January 16
Spring Break:
(Continued from Page 1) Saturday, March 17– Sunday, March 25
for the Rho Chapter. Over the next five years, Mom’s Day Weekend:
it’s important to me that we become more Daniel Ripes ’99 TBD
consistent with our relationships together. Our President
bonds are for life, and we need your support to Sigma Alpha Mu Rho Corporation Last day of classes:
keep our legacy alive and thriving. December 7 and May 3

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