January 1, 2009 — Greetings to all Theta alumni of Beta Theta Pi — Please consider a dues contribution for this year, and join the following loyal supporters of our House Corporation and its programs. Dues are payable to Theta House Corporation and mail to Martin Haskell, Treasurer, PO Box 43100, Cincinnati, OH 45243. 2008 […]
Beta Pins
February 9, 2009 by Leave a Comment
The January 2007 issue of Theta Data featured a story about the Beta pin’s history and the Editor’s pin collection. The Editor purchased 12 standard-sized pins from eBay and acquired three large valuable old pins from other chapter brothers. This valuable collection of pins has now been placed on permanent loan from the House Corporation […]
Andy Durate ’63 Memories
February 10, 2008 by Leave a Comment
I am sending two photos. One pictures Yours Truly being “accompanied” by John “Tiny” Duval ’64, and I am in the midst of the celebrations during “help week”. With a cow’s bell hanging from my neck and in the middle of a recital of John Donne’s poem, “For Whom the Bell Tolls”. I later passed on […]
John Appel ’56
February 10, 2008 by Leave a Comment
Receives the FAA Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award On Saturday, Dec. 15, 2007, John Appel ’56, was presented with the FAA’s Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award at ceremonies in Lakeland, FL. The award recognizes the efforts of pilots who have followed and continue to follow the precaution and awareness of safe operations. Most of all, […]
Dove Brothers’ Vacation
February 10, 2008 by Leave a Comment
Good morning, Tom. Thanks for the update on Buck, saddened to hear, we spoke with Greta Thomas last evening and had a long talk. Ann was a room-mate of Greta’s and were here in Scottsdale last year for the game. I am sending a photo of brothers Dave ’53, Frank ’58 and Clark ’63. Those three […]
Weisman 50 th Anniversary
February 10, 2008 by Leave a Comment
Good morning, Tom. I attached a picture taken during our 50th Anniversary party (which was on 6/23/07, although the actual date of the wedding was 6/29/57). It is of the wedding party, all of whom were present, except one of the gals and one of the guys (who was Dave Cook, whose wife had surgery the day before […]
All ‘Things Beta’ will be Willed to The Theta House Corporation.
February 10, 2008 by Leave a Comment
Paul … many, many thanks for your wonderful commitment to the House Corporation … in checking with the Oxford data base, I note that V. Nils Hammersten, OWU ’36 is listed. … I am assuming that is your father who you speak of in your email. Speaking on behalf of the House Corp, we are […]
Tribute to Don Wedge Paul Kisseberth ’54
February 10, 2008 by Leave a Comment
I pledged BETA because of the early persuasion from Bix Newhard and Don Wedge. They visited me in my hometown, McCutchenville, Ohio, a few days after I had spent the weekend at the OWU BETA house as a high school Junior. My high school Principal had arranged for me to visit OWU. He convinced my […]
Theta Chapter Web Site by Aldo Adachi ’99
February 10, 2008 by Leave a Comment
The Theta Chapter of Beta Theta Pi web site is up and running and available to you at www.thetachapterbtp.org. Included at the site is information regarding the history of Theta chapter, pictures from days gone by, and most importantly, all issues since 1990 of Theta Data which can be viewed with Adobe Reader. We even […]
House Corporation Treasurer’s Report
February 10, 2008 by Leave a Comment
Our treasury continues on an even keel due to the continued generosity of those of you who show your appreciation for the effort that goes into Theta Data by making an annual contribution. Tom’s efforts at controlling our costs are also very helpful. Our receipts this year fell somewhat behind our expenses due to the […]
