The Ohio Alpha Chapter Company
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Leagre Honored
Facility Update
Foundation Update
President's Perspective
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Leagre Honored for Years of Service to Ohio Alpha
Dick Leagre '59
On April 19, 2008, the Brothers of Ohio Alpha announced the creation of the Richard M. Leagre Outstanding Alumnus Award, which recognizes a lifetime of service to Ohio Alpha.

The first recipient of the award was its namesake; Dick Leagre '59.  The actives honored Brother Leagre with a banquet with many guests, including Dr. & Mrs. Baker, Bill Robinson, Dr. & Mrs. Terry Keiser, Mr. & Dr. Steve Christopher, and several board members.
 
The weekend's activities were an outstanding tribute to a brother that has dedicated nearly 3/4 of his life to Ohio Alpha. 
 
Thank you Dick for all you have done, and continue to do, for Ohio Alpha.
Greetings!

Welcome to the Ohio Alpha Chapter Company's newest form of communication!  We hope that this newsletter will give you a little insight into the business of the Corporation. 
 
This is not meant to replace the Beacon.  It is, rather, a supplement by which we can provide more timely information from the Alumni Board to our company's stakeholders.  Many of you probably receive the newsletter from the active chapter.  That newsletter is designed to keep you informed about the happenings of the actives at ONU.  This newsletter is meant to provide information on the dealings of the Alumni Board.
 
If at any time you need to reach out to a Board member, please do not hesitate.
 
Facility Update 
Sig Ep! This past year has presented the Corporation with many challenges.  The kitchen is now ready to serve meals again.  The fire suppression system and fire alarm system are now being monitored by Simplex.  Many of the issues we addressed this year dealt specifically with life safety issues, and mitigating short-comings in areas related to fire safety. 

We also installed new carpet in the Formal Room, Foyer, and Upstairs Hallway.  Plans for this summer are not yet finalized, but we are looking at a roof project for the pitch-roof and the front beach.
 
Foundation Update
 The Badge of Sig Ep!The Board recently held a quarterly meeting on campus.  The Foundation reported assets of approximately $29,000.  The active brothers presented a scholarship plan, which would engage the resources of the Educational Foundation.  Details of this plan are being finalized by the actives, with guidance from Dr. Terry Keiser.  As soon as the Educational Foundation receives a final draft, we will begin working to determine our goals and what steps we need to take to achieve them.
 
If you would like to make a contribution to the Educational Foundation to support our scholarship efforts, please send your check payable to: Ohio Alpha Educational Foundation, to the following address:
     Mike Kleiber, President
     The Ohio Alpha Educational Foundation
     1407 Cambridge Drive
     Urbana, Ohio 43078
President's Perspective 
 Sig Eps!When I started in this position, I had several goals which I felt were not only measurable, but achievable.  First, gain the respect and trust of the active chapter.  Not only in me, but in the Board.  As I type this, I can say that we have done that.  Second, bring Ohio Alpha back to dominance at ONU.  After the Greek Awards Banquet, mission accomplished:  11 of 14 awards.  Third, get the actives to once again embrace our storied history and reach out to the men that helped to shape it.  Again, mission accomplished.

But, our work is not done.  The Alumni Board will not become complacent, which I believe will keep the chapter from becoming complacent.  Their is still much work to be done.  If, at any time, you have a question or concern, please call me at 440-396-8475.  My lines are always open for a conversation with a brother.

HFF
Chris
 
Thank you for your continued support of the Ohio Alpha Chapter Company.  We hope that over the coming months and years that we will be better able to communicate with our stakeholders:  The Alumni of Ohio Alpha.
 
Fraternally,
 
The Ohio Alpha Chapter Company
Chris Stone '01, President
Mike Wiltrout '94, VP Finance
Michael Chow '92
Craig Reffey '03
Jesse Hannahs '02
 
The Ohio Alpha Educational Foundation
Mike Kleiber '71, President
Dick Leagre '59, President-emeritus