Br. Colton Kosicek awarded as Bowman Scholar

At Saturday’s 35th Founders Day Celebration, the Illinois State Theta Theta Board of Trustees Chairman Dan Manno and Housing Corporation Chairman Tyler Donahue awarded undergraduate brother Colton Kosicek with the prestigious “Bowman Scholarship” honoring Colt’s commitment to the ideals of Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity, exemplified in his academic excellence, his service to his community, and his fraternal fellowship.  

Zac Summers Lauded, ATO Places 2nd in GPhiB CampWeek.

On April 8th, the men of the Illinois Theta Theta Chapter were awarded second place in the Gamma Phi Beta’s celebrated “Camp Week” philanthropy and brother Zac Summers received the prestigious “Camper of the Year” award. After camping out at the ATO house in normal for the weeklong event, participating in various activities and competitions meant to build brotherhood and strengthen our Greek community, the second place finish was a significant morale boost for the men beginning their 35th year on Illinois State’s campus.

Congratulations Executive Vice President Select Matt Gerbatch

At this evenings Alumni Association meeting, Alumnus Matthew Gerbatsch was appointed by the President to serve as the Executive Vice President of the Alumni Association. Brother Gerbatsch has previously served as the Principal of the Chapter as Worthy Master (President) and Worthy Marshall (Vice President), and has been honored as both a Bowman Scholar and the recipient of the Brotherhood award. Initiated in Fall of 2005 and elevated to alumni status in 2009, Matt will be graduating with a degree in Biology. Matt’s proven dynamic leadership abilities, keen intellect, outstanding organizational skills, and charisma will help him in his continued service of our fraternity.

BOT Scholarship Challenge

Dear Brothers,

As you have probably heard, our little brothers had a great semester, achieving the highest GPA out of all fraternities on campus!  At our last Board of Trustees meeting, Chairman Dan Manno introduced a scholarship incentive program to not only encourage our men to continue their academic excellence, but also reward their successes. Dan has asked me to pass word of this awesome program on to you in hopes that we can raise enough funds to reward the chapter with an incentive if they reach a 3.0 GPA, 3.1 GPA, or 3.2 GPA! Please take a moment and consider if you have the available funds to help support the BOT and our undergraduates!

Happy 35th Founders day

35 years ago on November 10, 1975, the Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity was installed on Illinois State's campus, and the Theta Theta Chapter was born. On behalf of all of our alumni, the Alumni Association sincerely wish you a happy 35th Founder's Day and personally thank you for your continued support of our chapter! Please join us on April 17 to help us celebrate our 35 years!!! Visit www.atoalumni.com/foundersday or click on the link on the main page to register. We hope to have over 300 people this year!

Undergrads Lauded By National HQ

Wynn Smiley, Chief Executive Office of the Alpha Tau Omega National Fraternity sent out a video today congratulating our younger brothers on achieving the highest fraternity GPA on campus, noting too the excellent GPA achieved by our Worthy Master John Schuller! Congratulations to our little brothers on a job well done!

To view video, click here: http://video2.ato.org/FlashVideo/flashvideo2.asp?cp=http://video2.ato.org/FlashVideo/2010-2-kudosllState.xml

Upcoming Board of Trustees Meeting

Brothers, We have a BoT meeting this evening... Please take a momment and review the schedule of the chapter meetings for the house. Please come prepared to volunteer for a day to attend a chapter meeting. Exec board will be held on a separate day however chair meetings will take place a half hour before the chapter meeting.

Second, as we all know recruitment is a big part of each semester. Zac Summers was kind enough to send us the recruitment dates...

Beta Pi Class Initiation; Record Alumni Turnout

 

On Saturday, January 16th, The Alumni Association welcomed our newest undergraduate brothers of the Beta Pi Pledge Class into our Chapter. The Ritual was held in the Founders Suite at the Bone Student Center (the same equipment and room which was used to induce Br. Dr. Al Bowman, President of Illinois State University, in 2004).

New Alumni Relations Officer Appointed!

Worthy Master John Schueller has appointed Kyle Logan Simkins the new Alumni Relations Officer (ARO), replacing previous ARO Matt Decreval. Kyle has previously served the chapter as Worthy Master and Worthy Scribe(Secretary). Kyle is a senior English Major in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and has a great relationship with officers of the Alumni Association and trustees on the Board of Trustees. Kyle can be reached via email at klsimki@ilstu.edu.