ND BETA CHAPTER

BE TRUE CAMPAIGN LAUNCHED AT HOMECOMING

FEASIBILITY STUDY PRECEDED CAMPAIGN �e BE TRUE Campaign quietly began this past January a�er 18-months of study. A large group of brothers were surveyed concerning their thoughts on the chapter and a potential fundraising plan before any �nancial support was requested from the brotherhood. �ese alumni solidly endorsed the fundraising concept to remedy our �nancial position and further encouraged House Corp to enhance the fraternity’s brotherhood development and alumni relations programs. Under the leadership of Doug Burgum ’78, a 15-member campaign committee was recruited to implement the BE TRUE Campaign. In 12 months, brothers have stepped up and shown leadership which has positioned the chapter to seize additional opportunities to improve ΣAE’s competitiveness on campus. �e vision of the BE TRUE Campaign is to eliminate debt in �ve years or less and complete priority, deferred improvements to enhance the appeal of the house for recruiting e�orts. Sitting on one of the busiest intersections on campus and in the City of Fargo, 26 apartment buildings are located within a 3 block radius of the chapter house.

Despite establishing the gold standard for competitive Greek housing at NDSU mid-decade – prompting at least 3 competitors to renovate – ΣAE has been unable to complete a punch list of improvements. With nearly 50 volunteers working in the trenches, the campaign is within $350,000 of our $1.3 million goal. “Deep gratitude is extended to our early campaign donors and volunteers for allowing us to raise our sights and increase our overall impact,” said Doug Burgum. “Over 100 donors have stepped forward to position the project just shy of $1 million, with the majority being pledged directly to the chapter despite tax deductible giving options.”

NEWSLETTER December 2013Volume 3

DEBT THREATENS SUSTAINABILITY Long-term debt incurred by our full scale renovation mid-decade has put a stranglehold on our fraternity. Although reconstruction was paramount to our continued viability on campus, we’ve been hemorrhaging as much as $57,000 annually to keep the doors open. Rent from the undergraduates of $24,000 annually can’t keep pace with the operating budget, chapter house maintenance and debt service. Given the severity of the chapter’s �nances, several brothers stepped forward to prevent the house from defaulting. Our nearly 80 year legacy of making “True Gentleman” has been in the balance before BE TRUE funds reduced the immediate pressure. With more alumni campaign participation, our debt can be eliminated in �ve years allowing House Corp to act proactively to enhance the chapter’s competitiveness on campus.

Kept under wraps since January, we can’t keep it quiet any longer! At Homecoming 2013, House Corp Treasurer and Campaign Committee Chair Doug Burgum ’78 announced ND Beta’s BE TRUE capital campaign to the 175 brothers, spouses and friends who attended our fraternity’s festivities at the Avalon in Downtown Fargo. While the announcement itself is historic, the campaign has nearly reached the $1 million mark with just over100 donors!

Thank You BetaCenturia

Beau Bateman '85

As suggested by House Corp President and 2012 NDSU Greek Alumnus of the Year Beau Bateman ’85, the first 100 donors to the BE TRUE Campaign will be forever remembered as BetaCenturia! This group will be duly recognized at our campaign’s over-the-top celebration planned for 2014. Thank you for your strong, early endorsement of the project. Your participation has sent a strong, positive message to all brothers that now is the time to recommit to the chapter to ensure a new era of ΣAE leadership at NDSU.

CHAPTER ALREADY IMPACTED BY CAMPAIGN:

�anks to the leadership of our BetaCenturia - our �rst 100 donors - the following has been accomplished:

• Reduction of our long term debt of $825,000 by 40% • Purchase of a new commercial stove to support the return of chapter meal service • Completion of the kitchen/stove/ventilation hood for code compliance • Installation of backlit ΣAE letters on the chimney and large, temporary banners to

improve the fraternity’s campus visibility • Purchase and installation of new living room blinds, improved laundry facilities, high speed internet, and the reconstruction of our sand volleyball court - a powerful recruitment tool and popular brother amenity

Debt reduction will continue to be our number one priority as the campaign proceeds. By retiring debt, up to $14,000 annually can be redirected to enhance community, leadership and career advancement opportunities for our undergraduates. New campaign contributions will also enable: • �e addition of permanent signage to our front and side yards to promote our presence to new and existing students and their parents • Improved landscaping and outdoor spaces for privacy, recreational use and Rush purposes • Chapter House handicap accessibility • Creation of a maintenance fund to keep our facility in good working order annually and as competitive as possible with neighboring properties

By The Numbers• 18% of ND Beta alumni participated in the 2007 renovation campaign• 9% of alumni are currently BE TRUE donors• The average participation rate for fraternity campaigns is 20-25%• 40% of AGR alumni participated in their 2010, $1.8 million renovation project Secondary Campaign Goal is

30% Alumni Participation

“At the conclusion of this historic effort House Corp and the Campaign Committee are hopeful that at least 30% of our brotherhood will step forward with a campaign gift,” added Doug Burgum.“By reconnecting with every single living alumnus and working together, our fraternity’s long term success can be assured.”

2013 Homecoming

Doug Burgum '78

ND BETA CHAPTER

BE TRUE CAMPAIGN LAUNCHED AT HOMECOMING

FEASIBILITY STUDY PRECEDED CAMPAIGN �e BE TRUE Campaign quietly began this past January a�er 18-months of study. A large group of brothers were surveyed concerning their thoughts on the chapter and a potential fundraising plan before any �nancial support was requested from the brotherhood. �ese alumni solidly endorsed the fundraising concept to remedy our �nancial position and further encouraged House Corp to enhance the fraternity’s brotherhood development and alumni relations programs. Under the leadership of Doug Burgum ’78, a 15-member campaign committee was recruited to implement the BE TRUE Campaign. In 12 months, brothers have stepped up and shown leadership which has positioned the chapter to seize additional opportunities to improve ΣAE’s competitiveness on campus. �e vision of the BE TRUE Campaign is to eliminate debt in �ve years or less and complete priority, deferred improvements to enhance the appeal of the house for recruiting e�orts. Sitting on one of the busiest intersections on campus and in the City of Fargo, 26 apartment buildings are located within a 3 block radius of the chapter house.

Despite establishing the gold standard for competitive Greek housing at NDSU mid-decade – prompting at least 3 competitors to renovate – ΣAE has been unable to complete a punch list of improvements. With nearly 50 volunteers working in the trenches, the campaign is within $350,000 of our $1.3 million goal. “Deep gratitude is extended to our early campaign donors and volunteers for allowing us to raise our sights and increase our overall impact,” said Doug Burgum. “Over 100 donors have stepped forward to position the project just shy of $1 million, with the majority being pledged directly to the chapter despite tax deductible giving options.”

NEWSLETTER December 2013Volume 3

DEBT THREATENS SUSTAINABILITY Long-term debt incurred by our full scale renovation mid-decade has put a stranglehold on our fraternity. Although reconstruction was paramount to our continued viability on campus, we’ve been hemorrhaging as much as $57,000 annually to keep the doors open. Rent from the undergraduates of $24,000 annually can’t keep pace with the operating budget, chapter house maintenance and debt service. Given the severity of the chapter’s �nances, several brothers stepped forward to prevent the house from defaulting. Our nearly 80 year legacy of making “True Gentleman” has been in the balance before BE TRUE funds reduced the immediate pressure. With more alumni campaign participation, our debt can be eliminated in �ve years allowing House Corp to act proactively to enhance the chapter’s competitiveness on campus.

Kept under wraps since January, we can’t keep it quiet any longer! At Homecoming 2013, House Corp Treasurer and Campaign Committee Chair Doug Burgum ’78 announced ND Beta’s BE TRUE capital campaign to the 175 brothers, spouses and friends who attended our fraternity’s festivities at the Avalon in Downtown Fargo. While the announcement itself is historic, the campaign has nearly reached the $1 million mark with just over100 donors!

Thank You BetaCenturia

Beau Bateman '85

As suggested by House Corp President and 2012 NDSU Greek Alumnus of the Year Beau Bateman ’85, the first 100 donors to the BE TRUE Campaign will be forever remembered as BetaCenturia! This group will be duly recognized at our campaign’s over-the-top celebration planned for 2014. Thank you for your strong, early endorsement of the project. Your participation has sent a strong, positive message to all brothers that now is the time to recommit to the chapter to ensure a new era of ΣAE leadership at NDSU.

CHAPTER ALREADY IMPACTED BY CAMPAIGN:

�anks to the leadership of our BetaCenturia - our �rst 100 donors - the following has been accomplished:

• Reduction of our long term debt of $825,000 by 40% • Purchase of a new commercial stove to support the return of chapter meal service • Completion of the kitchen/stove/ventilation hood for code compliance • Installation of backlit ΣAE letters on the chimney and large, temporary banners to

improve the fraternity’s campus visibility • Purchase and installation of new living room blinds, improved laundry facilities, high speed internet, and the reconstruction of our sand volleyball court - a powerful recruitment tool and popular brother amenity

Debt reduction will continue to be our number one priority as the campaign proceeds. By retiring debt, up to $14,000 annually can be redirected to enhance community, leadership and career advancement opportunities for our undergraduates. New campaign contributions will also enable: • �e addition of permanent signage to our front and side yards to promote our presence to new and existing students and their parents • Improved landscaping and outdoor spaces for privacy, recreational use and Rush purposes • Chapter House handicap accessibility • Creation of a maintenance fund to keep our facility in good working order annually and as competitive as possible with neighboring properties

By The Numbers• 18% of ND Beta alumni participated in the 2007 renovation campaign• 9% of alumni are currently BE TRUE donors• The average participation rate for fraternity campaigns is 20-25%• 40% of AGR alumni participated in their 2010, $1.8 million renovation project Secondary Campaign Goal is

30% Alumni Participation

“At the conclusion of this historic effort House Corp and the Campaign Committee are hopeful that at least 30% of our brotherhood will step forward with a campaign gift,” added Doug Burgum.“By reconnecting with every single living alumnus and working together, our fraternity’s long term success can be assured.”

2013 Homecoming

Doug Burgum '78

Founders’ Club - $250,000 Or moreNumber of Gifts Needed: 1 Number of Gifts to Date: 1

The Burgum Family: Doug '78, Barbara, Ben, James, and Julie Burgum in honor of Bradley J. Burgum '71 OA Club - $100,000 - $249,999Number of Gifts Needed: 2 Number of Gifts to Date: 1

Bob Challey '67cc and the Challey Challenge Phoenix Club - $50,000 - $99,999Number of Gifts Needed: 3 Number of Gifts to Date: 2

Robert Mann '61 Keith Peltier '75 Beta Club - $25,000 - $49,999Number of Gifts Needed: 10 Number of Gifts to Date: 5

John Gunkelman '74 Paul Olson '78 In Memory of Steven H. Martin '76: Dennis S. Martin '69cc, Thomas P. Martin '90, Brian M. Martin '95, Hunter L. Martin '09, Meri L. Martin, Stephanie J. (Martin) Maier, Carolene L. Martin and Anonymous

The Peltier Farm Partnership: Joe '51, Keith '75, Jeff '76, Norma, Cathy, Suzette Peltier and Betty Jo Wilson

In Memory of Audrey Stibbe: Marvin, Fred '75, Bill '78, John '82, Jay '91 and Jody Stibbe Burgum Lion’s Club - $10,000 - $24,999Number of Gifts Needed: 15 Number of Gifts to Date: 19

Jim '70 and Rosie Aipperspach Julie, Jessica and Erik Barner in Memory of Mike Barnercc

Paul '68 and Marilyn Anstett Franklin '66 and Dottie Bernhoftcc

Randy Buresh ‘67 Roger L. Fenstad '71cc

Neil '70 and Nancy Jordheimcc

Jerry '78 and Arlene Kensok Mike '71 and Susan Krueger cc

Wayne '65 and Ginger Leecc

David '71 and Mary Maring Russell D. Maring '63cc

Perry Miller '83 John S. '66 and Donna L. Pierce Mark Payne '83 Gary Skarphol '71 and Jennifer Alafaracc

Johnny “Herbie” '71 and Karen Thielecc

Marilyn Thompson in Memory of Bill Thompson '63cc

Daniel Zimmerman '79

Minerva Club - $5,000 - $9,999Number of Gifts Needed: 25 Number of Gifts to Date: 19

Joel Anderson '81 Paul Barstad '81 Beau Bateman '85 Jody Stibbe Burgum Ralph Johnson '82 John R. Mark '68 Joe Moore '78 Mark '71 and Helen Lundeen Thomas '69 and Susan Lundeen Gary '67, '69 and Jennifer Paulsrud Kerry Peuser '79 Kevin Ross '79 In Memory of John Sawyer '59 Nathan Severson '01 Curtis W. Stofferahn '75 Scott Stofferahn '80 Robert Sutton '75 Ross '78 and Joanie Sutton Jay '07 and Nikki Zimmerman

Purple & Gold Club $2,500 - $4,999Number of Gifts Needed: 30 Number of Gifts to Date: 12

Frederic Daggett '86 Tom Hagen '75 Dan Heintzman '70 Larry '70 and Toni Holweger Blaise Johnson '75 Randy Kempfer '02 Brady Miller '02 Greg Schulz '78 Tom Thompson '88* Mark Weber '81 John Nelson '83 Robert P. Nelson '83

Violet Club - $1,000 - $2,499Number of Gifts Needed: 50 Number of Gifts to Date: 18

Keith Anderson '79 Donald W. Beck '75 Wayne R. Carlson '75 Bill Eggers '70 IvyPartners Brent Jenkins '68 Roger Johnson '56 Stan and Susan Johnson '67 David V. Lee '67 Thomas Radcliffe '56 John Radke '70

Violet Club - $1,000 - $2,499 - Continued Hal Ross '80 Joel Ross '80 Ken Strandberg '74 Daniel Strum '68 Brian Wischer '80 Gerald Brossart '82 Gary Narum '64

12th Avenue Club - $500 - $999Number of Gifts Needed: 100 Number of Gifts to Date: 12

Mark Baldwin '80 Dean Beilke '82 Carl Robert Ekern '75 Orville Erickson '72 Eldon Joersz '66 Roy Johnson '75 Jeffrey Laliberte '91 Brian Meckler '98 Keith Melby '78 Clifford E. Smith, Jr. '90 Flip Zeren '79 Jim Christensen '82

Bison Club - Up to $499Number of Gifts Needed: Many Number of Gifts to Date: 4

Mark Bofferding '73 Scott Grosskreutz '79 Bruce Holtan '71 Stephen C. Johnson '70

DIRECT DONORA brother who makes a gift directly to the Fargo Alumni Association of ΣAE Fraternity,

which is “3-times” more valuable to the chapter than indirect gifts.This donation can be invested immediately to reduce the fraternity’s mortgage obligation.

INDIRECT DONORA brother who makes a tax deductible gift to support

the fraternity via the Fargo-Moorhead Area Foundation.

What Kind of Supporter Will You Be?

DIRECT DONORS 12/4/13

Chapter house naming opportunities are available for Direct and Indirect Donors at the Founders’ Club through Beta Club levels. Donors at the Violet Club level and greater will be permanently acknowledged on a wall display at the conclusion of the campaign. *Those with an asterisk by their name have given both an indirect and direct gift.

Those with a cc in superscript (cc) stepped forward to be a participant in the Challey Challenge, in which Bob Challey '67 doubled his $50,000 gift if at least 10 brothers initiating in the 1960s gave a minimum gift of $10,000.

INDIRECT DONORSFounders’ Club - $750,000 or moreOA Club - $300,000 - $749,999Phoenix Club - $150,000 - $299,999Beta Club - $75,000 - $149,999Lion’s Club - $30,000 - $74,999Minerva - $15,000 - $29,999Purple & Gold Club $7,500 - $14,999Violet Club - $3,000 - $7,49912th Avenue Club - $1,500 - $2,999Bison Club - Up to $1,499

$1.3 Million CAMPAIGN DONOR ROSTER Total Number of Contributors: 106 Amount Pledged: $949,529 Amount Collected: $474,673

Percent Pledged: 73.0% Percent Collected: 36.5% Percent of Alumni Involvement: 9.3%

Founders’ Club - $250,000 Or moreNumber of Gifts Needed: 1 Number of Gifts to Date: 1

The Burgum Family: Doug '78, Barbara, Ben, James, and Julie Burgum in honor of Bradley J. Burgum '71 OA Club - $100,000 - $249,999Number of Gifts Needed: 2 Number of Gifts to Date: 1

Bob Challey '67cc and the Challey Challenge Phoenix Club - $50,000 - $99,999Number of Gifts Needed: 3 Number of Gifts to Date: 2

Robert Mann '61 Keith Peltier '75 Beta Club - $25,000 - $49,999Number of Gifts Needed: 10 Number of Gifts to Date: 5

John Gunkelman '74 Paul Olson '78 In Memory of Steven H. Martin '76: Dennis S. Martin '69cc, Thomas P. Martin '90, Brian M. Martin '95, Hunter L. Martin '09, Meri L. Martin, Stephanie J. (Martin) Maier, Carolene L. Martin and Anonymous

The Peltier Farm Partnership: Joe '51, Keith '75, Jeff '76, Norma, Cathy, Suzette Peltier and Betty Jo Wilson

In Memory of Audrey Stibbe: Marvin, Fred '75, Bill '78, John '82, Jay '91 and Jody Stibbe Burgum Lion’s Club - $10,000 - $24,999Number of Gifts Needed: 15 Number of Gifts to Date: 19

Jim '70 and Rosie Aipperspach Julie, Jessica and Erik Barner in Memory of Mike Barnercc

Paul '68 and Marilyn Anstett Franklin '66 and Dottie Bernhoftcc

Randy Buresh ‘67 Roger L. Fenstad '71cc

Neil '70 and Nancy Jordheimcc

Jerry '78 and Arlene Kensok Mike '71 and Susan Krueger cc

Wayne '65 and Ginger Leecc

David '71 and Mary Maring Russell D. Maring '63cc

Perry Miller '83 John S. '66 and Donna L. Pierce Mark Payne '83 Gary Skarphol '71 and Jennifer Alafaracc

Johnny “Herbie” '71 and Karen Thielecc

Marilyn Thompson in Memory of Bill Thompson '63cc

Daniel Zimmerman '79

Minerva Club - $5,000 - $9,999Number of Gifts Needed: 25 Number of Gifts to Date: 19

Joel Anderson '81 Paul Barstad '81 Beau Bateman '85 Jody Stibbe Burgum Ralph Johnson '82 John R. Mark '68 Joe Moore '78 Mark '71 and Helen Lundeen Thomas '69 and Susan Lundeen Gary '67, '69 and Jennifer Paulsrud Kerry Peuser '79 Kevin Ross '79 In Memory of John Sawyer '59 Nathan Severson '01 Curtis W. Stofferahn '75 Scott Stofferahn '80 Robert Sutton '75 Ross '78 and Joanie Sutton Jay '07 and Nikki Zimmerman

Purple & Gold Club $2,500 - $4,999Number of Gifts Needed: 30 Number of Gifts to Date: 12

Frederic Daggett '86 Tom Hagen '75 Dan Heintzman '70 Larry '70 and Toni Holweger Blaise Johnson '75 Randy Kempfer '02 Brady Miller '02 Greg Schulz '78 Tom Thompson '88* Mark Weber '81 John Nelson '83 Robert P. Nelson '83

Violet Club - $1,000 - $2,499Number of Gifts Needed: 50 Number of Gifts to Date: 18

Keith Anderson '79 Donald W. Beck '75 Wayne R. Carlson '75 Bill Eggers '70 IvyPartners Brent Jenkins '68 Roger Johnson '56 Stan and Susan Johnson '67 David V. Lee '67 Thomas Radcliffe '56 John Radke '70

Violet Club - $1,000 - $2,499 - Continued Hal Ross '80 Joel Ross '80 Ken Strandberg '74 Daniel Strum '68 Brian Wischer '80 Gerald Brossart '82 Gary Narum '64

12th Avenue Club - $500 - $999Number of Gifts Needed: 100 Number of Gifts to Date: 12

Mark Baldwin '80 Dean Beilke '82 Carl Robert Ekern '75 Orville Erickson '72 Eldon Joersz '66 Roy Johnson '75 Jeffrey Laliberte '91 Brian Meckler '98 Keith Melby '78 Clifford E. Smith, Jr. '90 Flip Zeren '79 Jim Christensen '82

Bison Club - Up to $499Number of Gifts Needed: Many Number of Gifts to Date: 4

Mark Bofferding '73 Scott Grosskreutz '79 Bruce Holtan '71 Stephen C. Johnson '70

DIRECT DONORA brother who makes a gift directly to the Fargo Alumni Association of ΣAE Fraternity,

which is “3-times” more valuable to the chapter than indirect gifts.This donation can be invested immediately to reduce the fraternity’s mortgage obligation.

INDIRECT DONORA brother who makes a tax deductible gift to support

the fraternity via the Fargo-Moorhead Area Foundation.

What Kind of Supporter Will You Be?

DIRECT DONORS 12/4/13

Chapter house naming opportunities are available for Direct and Indirect Donors at the Founders’ Club through Beta Club levels. Donors at the Violet Club level and greater will be permanently acknowledged on a wall display at the conclusion of the campaign. *Those with an asterisk by their name have given both an indirect and direct gift.

Those with a cc in superscript (cc) stepped forward to be a participant in the Challey Challenge, in which Bob Challey '67 doubled his $50,000 gift if at least 10 brothers initiating in the 1960s gave a minimum gift of $10,000.

INDIRECT DONORSFounders’ Club - $750,000 or moreOA Club - $300,000 - $749,999Phoenix Club - $150,000 - $299,999Beta Club - $75,000 - $149,999Lion’s Club - $30,000 - $74,999Minerva - $15,000 - $29,999Purple & Gold Club $7,500 - $14,999Violet Club - $3,000 - $7,49912th Avenue Club - $1,500 - $2,999Bison Club - Up to $1,499

$1.3 Million CAMPAIGN DONOR ROSTER Total Number of Contributors: 106 Amount Pledged: $949,529 Amount Collected: $474,673

Percent Pledged: 73.0% Percent Collected: 36.5% Percent of Alumni Involvement: 9.3%

IRS REGULATIONS FORCE DIFFICULT DECISIONSFrom day one, campaign volunteers have investigated every possible avenue to provide a viable tax deductible vehicle to encourage ΣAE brothers to participate in the BE TRUE Campaign. Despite �nding a partner to provide the deduction - the Fargo-Moorhead Area Foundation - only a fraction of campaign dollars raised through tax deductible giving can return annually to the chapter given IRS regulations. Based on an average annual chapter operating budget, House Corp estimates only $2,600 could be reimbursed to the chapter per year from these “indirect” charitable funds. �e IRS also restricts tax deductible gi�s from being used to retire mortgage principal – our number one campaign priority.

Given our signi�cant debt load, Campaign Treasurer Jerry Kensok '78 has calculated that a gi� made directly to the Fargo Alumni Association of ΣAE has at least three-times the impact of an “indirect” tax deductible donation. “It’s that simple,” said Jerry. “Donations made directly to the chapter can be put to work immediately for our most important needs. In fact a front-loaded gi� compared to a �ve-year pledge is like giving 15% more to the campaign.

“To date, our donors have shown a remarkable willingness to push past this barrier to keep ND Beta strong,” added Jerry. “It’s a shining example of what the True Gentleman is all about. In putting together our campaign business plan we knew that we needed at least 90% of gi�s to come directly to the chapter to retire our mortgage in �ve years. We’re really encouraged by the early response. To date we’ve already collected one-third of our goal! Only in this manner can we get the job done. Together we can �nish the house upgrades and pay o¢ the mortgage to secure the ΣAE experience for future young men at NDSU.”

CAMPAIGN COMMITTEEChair: Doug Burgum '78 doug@tallgrasstrail.comVice Chair: Keith Peltier '75 proseed@gondtc.comTreasurer: Jerry Kensok '78 jerry@pw-wm.comJim Aipperspach '70 jaipperspach@bearence.comPaul Anstett '68 panstett2@yahoo.comBob Challey '67 rchalley@ppglp.comRoger Johnson '56 johnson3455@hotmail.comDave Maring '71 dmaring@maringlaw.comTom Martin '90 tmartin@keycontracting.comJohn Pierce '66 pierce@cord.eduJohn Stibbe '82 jstibbe@firstintlbank.comScott Stofferahn '80 sjstofferahn@yahoo.comKen Strandberg '74 kenneth.strandberg@ndsu.eduTom Thompson '87 thomas.thompson@thrivent.comMark Weber '81 mark.f.weber@ndsu.edu

HOUSE CORPBeau Bateman '85 4b8man@invisimax.comDoug Burgum '78 doug@tallgrasstrail.comRalph Johnson '82 rdjrdj@msn.comPerry Miller '83 pdmiller@midco.netJohn Gunkelman '74 dakcon@hotmail.comPaul Olson pnpaflagolson@aol.comFred Daggett '85 fdaggett@daggetttruck.comJay Zimmerman '07 jay.zim4020@gmail.com

701-297-0966701-341-1454701-200-1503515-327-8480701-361-6602925-979-7330701-235-3084701-224-0430701-371-2283701-261-8040701-412-7986701-799-0891701-200-9698612-799-6134701-212-9146

701‐741-0607701-297-0966701-347-4750701-640-1974701-219-5000701-388-5398218-849-7343319-378-4104

n3455@hotmail.co@maringlaw.com

eycontracting.comedu

e@firstintlbank.cahn@yahoo.com

ndberg@ndsu.edu@thrivent.com

mark.f.weber@ndsu.edu

ured Daggett '85

Jay Zimmerman

MEET THE CAMPAIGN TEAM

Challey Challenge SuccessCampaign Committee member Bob Challey '67 made no ordinary gi� to the BE TRUE Campaign when he mailed in his pledge card. Serious strings were attached. If 10 brothers initiating in the 1960s would step forward and donate $10,000 each to the campaign, Bob would double his $50,000 gi�. Perhaps good for the campaign, but bad for Bob, ten brothers and families have stepped forward to force his hand. �ey include:

“I’m excited that this group is so eager to be a part of this project, and that together we can make such a positive impact on behalf of the sixties decade,” said Bob. “I think we would agree that our fraternity has made a lifelong impression on all of us. It’s now our turn to contribute back to our Chapter to ensure its future growth and success. We have a wonderful group of

young men coming into the house and the atmosphere on campus is conducive to the growth of fraternities in general and our house in particular. Please join with us to help beat our $1.3 million campaign goal.”

Franklin '66 and Dottie Bernhoft Dennis S. Martin '69 Michael Krueger '71

Johnny “Herbie” Thiele '71 Neil '70 and Nancy Jordheim

Gary '71 and Jennifer Skarphol Julie, Jessica and Erik Barner in Memory of - Mike Barner

Russel Maring '63 Roger Fenstad '71

Marilyn Thompson in Memory of - Bill Thompson '63

Jerry Kensok '78

IRS REGULATIONS FORCE DIFFICULT DECISIONSFrom day one, campaign volunteers have investigated every possible avenue to provide a viable tax deductible vehicle to encourage ΣAE brothers to participate in the BE TRUE Campaign. Despite �nding a partner to provide the deduction - the Fargo-Moorhead Area Foundation - only a fraction of campaign dollars raised through tax deductible giving can return annually to the chapter given IRS regulations. Based on an average annual chapter operating budget, House Corp estimates only $2,600 could be reimbursed to the chapter per year from these “indirect” charitable funds. �e IRS also restricts tax deductible gi�s from being used to retire mortgage principal – our number one campaign priority.

Given our signi�cant debt load, Campaign Treasurer Jerry Kensok '78 has calculated that a gi� made directly to the Fargo Alumni Association of ΣAE has at least three-times the impact of an “indirect” tax deductible donation. “It’s that simple,” said Jerry. “Donations made directly to the chapter can be put to work immediately for our most important needs. In fact a front-loaded gi� compared to a �ve-year pledge is like giving 15% more to the campaign.

“To date, our donors have shown a remarkable willingness to push past this barrier to keep ND Beta strong,” added Jerry. “It’s a shining example of what the True Gentleman is all about. In putting together our campaign business plan we knew that we needed at least 90% of gi�s to come directly to the chapter to retire our mortgage in �ve years. We’re really encouraged by the early response. To date we’ve already collected one-third of our goal! Only in this manner can we get the job done. Together we can �nish the house upgrades and pay o¢ the mortgage to secure the ΣAE experience for future young men at NDSU.”

CAMPAIGN COMMITTEEChair: Doug Burgum '78 doug@tallgrasstrail.comVice Chair: Keith Peltier '75 proseed@gondtc.comTreasurer: Jerry Kensok '78 jerry@pw-wm.comJim Aipperspach '70 jaipperspach@bearence.comPaul Anstett '68 panstett2@yahoo.comBob Challey '67 rchalley@ppglp.comRoger Johnson '56 johnson3455@hotmail.comDave Maring '71 dmaring@maringlaw.comTom Martin '90 tmartin@keycontracting.comJohn Pierce '66 pierce@cord.eduJohn Stibbe '82 jstibbe@firstintlbank.comScott Stofferahn '80 sjstofferahn@yahoo.comKen Strandberg '74 kenneth.strandberg@ndsu.eduTom Thompson '87 thomas.thompson@thrivent.comMark Weber '81 mark.f.weber@ndsu.edu

HOUSE CORPBeau Bateman '85 4b8man@invisimax.comDoug Burgum '78 doug@tallgrasstrail.comRalph Johnson '82 rdjrdj@msn.comPerry Miller '83 pdmiller@midco.netJohn Gunkelman '74 dakcon@hotmail.comPaul Olson pnpaflagolson@aol.comFred Daggett '85 fdaggett@daggetttruck.comJay Zimmerman '07 jay.zim4020@gmail.com

701-297-0966701-341-1454701-200-1503515-327-8480701-361-6602925-979-7330701-235-3084701-224-0430701-371-2283701-261-8040701-412-7986701-799-0891701-200-9698612-799-6134701-212-9146

701‐741-0607701-297-0966701-347-4750701-640-1974701-219-5000701-388-5398218-849-7343319-378-4104

n3455@hotmail.co@maringlaw.com

eycontracting.comedu

e@firstintlbank.cahn@yahoo.com

ndberg@ndsu.edu@thrivent.com

mark.f.weber@ndsu.edu

ured Daggett '85

Jay Zimmerman

MEET THE CAMPAIGN TEAM

Challey Challenge SuccessCampaign Committee member Bob Challey '67 made no ordinary gi� to the BE TRUE Campaign when he mailed in his pledge card. Serious strings were attached. If 10 brothers initiating in the 1960s would step forward and donate $10,000 each to the campaign, Bob would double his $50,000 gi�. Perhaps good for the campaign, but bad for Bob, ten brothers and families have stepped forward to force his hand. �ey include:

“I’m excited that this group is so eager to be a part of this project, and that together we can make such a positive impact on behalf of the sixties decade,” said Bob. “I think we would agree that our fraternity has made a lifelong impression on all of us. It’s now our turn to contribute back to our Chapter to ensure its future growth and success. We have a wonderful group of

young men coming into the house and the atmosphere on campus is conducive to the growth of fraternities in general and our house in particular. Please join with us to help beat our $1.3 million campaign goal.”

Franklin '66 and Dottie Bernhoft Dennis S. Martin '69 Michael Krueger '71

Johnny “Herbie” Thiele '71 Neil '70 and Nancy Jordheim

Gary '71 and Jennifer Skarphol Julie, Jessica and Erik Barner in Memory of - Mike Barner

Russel Maring '63 Roger Fenstad '71

Marilyn Thompson in Memory of - Bill Thompson '63

Jerry Kensok '78

TODAY’S MEN OF ΣAE SUBMITTED BY ERIC DANIEL '15 Who are the young men of ΣAE today? Our lowest PIN is Hunter Martin (284424); our highest PIN (307313) is Sean Rider. We currently have 32 actives; 25 live in the house. We have members

who were born and raised in Reno, NV, Indiana and Russia, and who went to high school in North Dakota, South Dakota, and Minnesota. Our majors include engineering, business, health, criminal justice, pre-law, PR, natural resource management, and even a guy crazy enough to get a degree strictly in a math based �eld. While pushing themselves to the limit scholastically, our brothers are involved on campus. We have the president of IEEE (an electrical engineering club), Chief Justice of the Student Court, a number of brothers involved with student

government; four guys on the exec team helping to create a whole new volunteer event, Dance Marathon, to raise money for the Children’s Miracle Network. We even have the current Alpha Gam Man in Jared Meyer; and that only skims the surface of our involvement. Together these are the right guys to be leading our fraternity. As a measure of our vitality, we initiated six young gentlemen last spring. �is fall we had a pledge class of 19! According to our mystic scroll, this is a larger class than even the pledge class of 2008 who initiated 15. Our energy has been fueled by our alumni. �e passion and �re you have showed us at Homecoming, and the improvements that have been made at the chapter house this summer, makes us want to go that extra mile to make sure our chapter is the best fraternity on campus.

Phi Alpha

NAMING OPPORTUNITIESGOING FAST

Gift of $250,000 or moreName the Entrance Hall Living Room - The Burgum Family - In honor of Bradley J. Burgum

Gift of $100,000 ‐ $249,999Name the EA Suite, Patio/Deck, Kitchen

Gift of $50,000 ‐ $99,999 Name the New Volleyball Court Library - Robert & Marilyn Mann Dining Room - The Peltier Family

Gift of $25,000 ‐ $49,999 Name a Student Suite - 7 to choose from, Outdoor Signage Steven H. Martin Memorial Gift - Boiler Room Stibbe Family Suite

Although all contributions are appreciated, gifts of $1,000 or more will be permanentlyacknowledged on a donor display installed at the chapter house at the conclusion of thecampaign. Indirect gifts - made to the Fargo‐Moorhead Area Foundation - also qualify for naming opportunities at three‐times the value of a direct gift made to the Fargo AlumniAssociation of ΣAE.

• Introduction of Bruce Hanes ‘54, Bob Challey ’67, Dan Heintzman ‘70, Neil Jordheim ’70, to the ND Beta of ΣAE Hall of fame.• Successful raffle and auction. �ank you Scott Ste�es for your auctioneer expertise! For the second year in a row, Ralph Johnson ‘82 was the proud winner of the ΣAE snakeskin. Hope it brings luck again to the Bison at the FCS Championship.• ΣAE’s 10 foot display at the Memorial Union Gallery celebrating 100 years of NDSU Greek Life.• Recognition of Renovation Campaign donors. A permanent display at the chapter house is planned.

• Perry Miller’s ‘83 reading of the True Gentleman and chorus of 60 voices.• Mark your calendar for Friday, October 10, 2014 for our next Homcoming celebration.

3 EASY STEPS TO MAKE A GIFT

1. Do you want to donate directly to the Fargo Alumni Association of ΣAE?

2. Make a one‐time gift or pledge over five years. Reminders will be sent to keep you on track.

3. Contribute by check or make a gift through appreciated securities or commodities.

For more information, contact:Campaign Treasurer Jerry Kensok '78 at701‐200‐1503, jerry@pw-wm.comCampaign Coordinator Jennifer Noble at217‐840‐9684, jen@ivypartners.com

LEARN MORE ABOUT ΣAE AT

WWW.SAENDSU.COMFOR MORE INFORMATION ON THE ND BETA CAMPAIGN, CONTACT:

Jennifer Noble, 217-840‐9684 or jen@ivypartners.com

HIGHLIGHTS OF HOMECOMING CELEBRATION

ND BETA CHAPTER

PO Box 1147Fargo, ND 58107

PRESORTEDSTANDARDU.S. POSTAGE

PAIDPermit No. 1101FARGO, ND

SONG TRADITION LIVES ON

During Monday Night meeting in October, the undergraduates moved to add a “Section 71-Song Leader” position to the chapter bylaws. This individual will work with the active members, teach pledges, coordinate serenades and generally be the lyricus accumulates - the undergrad lyrical historian for 1125 16th Street North. This motion was the chapter’s inspiration, not authored by any of our veterans. And…they had four guys vie for the position.

Beau Bateman, ND Beta House Corp

General Campaign Begins Under Leadership of Dan Heintzman ‘70

Dan Heintzman ’70 has generously agreed to lead a team of alumni volunteers to reach out to all brothers of ND Beta. This committed group will have the ability to answer any campaign questions and to extend a pledge card to interested alumni. Expect a letter in the mail and a phone call shortly from your classmates! If you’re interested in serving on the General Campaign, please contact Dan at: 612-940-2180. Dan Heintzman '70

EA Eric McDaniel and his family at Homcoming 2013

Curtis Stofferahn '75 presentsNeil Jordheim '70 with his

Hall of Fame honors.

1964: Ken Promersberger1965: Terry Fenstad1967: Stan Johnson1968: John Mark1970: Neil Jordheim1970: John Radke 1971: Jim Aipperspach 1974: Don Beck 1975: Ken Strandberg1976: Jeff Peltier1978: Greg Schulz1979: Philip Zeren1980: Harley Reed1989: Shane LeBahn1990: Jay Stibbe 1994: Brian Martin1998: Brian Meckler2000: Dan Franzwa

701-293-6119413-531-9610701-365-0322701-306-5906701-361-8582703-503-9290515-224-0700218-371-1691701-293-0876218-532-3388701-282-9602406-799-2396 763-551-1271 701-281-1930701-367-4529701-461-9139701-371-6500612-483-1149

Ken@promersberger.comTmfenstad@hotmail.comstansuzjohnson@yahoo.com1Bison@cableone.netNeiljordheim@gmail.comIgloo4@aol.comJimaip@mchsi.comdonbeck58@gmail.comkenneth.strandberg@ndsu.edupeltiers@live.comgreg3344@hotmail.comPhilip.zeren@northwestfcs.comHreedjr13@msn.comshanelebahn@msn.comJayStibbe@gmail.combmartin@martinmech.comBmeckler@hotmail.comd_franzwa@yahoo.com

rjk@ffvision.combenelli00@hotmail.comBrady_Buttenhoof@yahoo.comBlougheed@rdoequipment.comthomas.p.brown@ndsu.edu

218-205-2737701-306-7679701-212-3256701-361-0961

2002: Randy Kempfer2003: Ben Whitten2004: Brady Butenhoff 2005: Brian Lougheed2013: Thomas Brown

CLASS CHAIRS CONT.

1970: Dan Heintzman1971: Roger Fenstad1974: Ken Strandberg1983: Perry Miller1985: Beau Bateman1998: Zac Herness2001: Nathan Severson2013: Courtland Miller

dfheintzman@comcast.netrfenstad@mooreengineeringinc.comkenneth.strandberg@ndsu.edupdmiller@midco.net4b8man@invisimax.comzherness@yahoo.comnathan.severson@swlattorneys.comcourtland@kilbournegroup.com

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TODAY’S MEN OF ΣAE SUBMITTED BY ERIC DANIEL '15 Who are the young men of ΣAE today? Our lowest PIN is Hunter Martin (284424); our highest PIN (307313) is Sean Rider. We currently have 32 actives; 25 live in the house. We have members

who were born and raised in Reno, NV, Indiana and Russia, and who went to high school in North Dakota, South Dakota, and Minnesota. Our majors include engineering, business, health, criminal justice, pre-law, PR, natural resource management, and even a guy crazy enough to get a degree strictly in a math based �eld. While pushing themselves to the limit scholastically, our brothers are involved on campus. We have the president of IEEE (an electrical engineering club), Chief Justice of the Student Court, a number of brothers involved with student

government; four guys on the exec team helping to create a whole new volunteer event, Dance Marathon, to raise money for the Children’s Miracle Network. We even have the current Alpha Gam Man in Jared Meyer; and that only skims the surface of our involvement. Together these are the right guys to be leading our fraternity. As a measure of our vitality, we initiated six young gentlemen last spring. �is fall we had a pledge class of 19! According to our mystic scroll, this is a larger class than even the pledge class of 2008 who initiated 15. Our energy has been fueled by our alumni. �e passion and �re you have showed us at Homecoming, and the improvements that have been made at the chapter house this summer, makes us want to go that extra mile to make sure our chapter is the best fraternity on campus.

Phi Alpha

NAMING OPPORTUNITIESGOING FAST

Gift of $250,000 or moreName the Entrance Hall Living Room - The Burgum Family - In honor of Bradley J. Burgum

Gift of $100,000 ‐ $249,999Name the EA Suite, Patio/Deck, Kitchen

Gift of $50,000 ‐ $99,999 Name the New Volleyball Court Library - Robert & Marilyn Mann Dining Room - The Peltier Family

Gift of $25,000 ‐ $49,999 Name a Student Suite - 7 to choose from, Outdoor Signage Steven H. Martin Memorial Gift - Boiler Room Stibbe Family Suite

Although all contributions are appreciated, gifts of $1,000 or more will be permanentlyacknowledged on a donor display installed at the chapter house at the conclusion of thecampaign. Indirect gifts - made to the Fargo‐Moorhead Area Foundation - also qualify for naming opportunities at three‐times the value of a direct gift made to the Fargo AlumniAssociation of ΣAE.

• Introduction of Bruce Hanes ‘54, Bob Challey ’67, Dan Heintzman ‘70, Neil Jordheim ’70, to the ND Beta of ΣAE Hall of fame.• Successful raffle and auction. �ank you Scott Ste�es for your auctioneer expertise! For the second year in a row, Ralph Johnson ‘82 was the proud winner of the ΣAE snakeskin. Hope it brings luck again to the Bison at the FCS Championship.• ΣAE’s 10 foot display at the Memorial Union Gallery celebrating 100 years of NDSU Greek Life.• Recognition of Renovation Campaign donors. A permanent display at the chapter house is planned.

• Perry Miller’s ‘83 reading of the True Gentleman and chorus of 60 voices.• Mark your calendar for Friday, October 10, 2014 for our next Homcoming celebration.

3 EASY STEPS TO MAKE A GIFT

1. Do you want to donate directly to the Fargo Alumni Association of ΣAE?

2. Make a one‐time gift or pledge over five years. Reminders will be sent to keep you on track.

3. Contribute by check or make a gift through appreciated securities or commodities.

For more information, contact:Campaign Treasurer Jerry Kensok '78 at701‐200‐1503, jerry@pw-wm.comCampaign Coordinator Jennifer Noble at217‐840‐9684, jen@ivypartners.com

LEARN MORE ABOUT ΣAE AT

WWW.SAENDSU.COMFOR MORE INFORMATION ON THE ND BETA CAMPAIGN, CONTACT:

Jennifer Noble, 217-840‐9684 or jen@ivypartners.com

HIGHLIGHTS OF HOMECOMING CELEBRATION

ND BETA CHAPTER

PO Box 1147Fargo, ND 58107

PRESORTEDSTANDARDU.S. POSTAGE

PAIDPermit No. 1101FARGO, ND

SONG TRADITION LIVES ON

During Monday Night meeting in October, the undergraduates moved to add a “Section 71-Song Leader” position to the chapter bylaws. This individual will work with the active members, teach pledges, coordinate serenades and generally be the lyricus accumulates - the undergrad lyrical historian for 1125 16th Street North. This motion was the chapter’s inspiration, not authored by any of our veterans. And…they had four guys vie for the position.

Beau Bateman, ND Beta House Corp

General Campaign Begins Under Leadership of Dan Heintzman ‘70

Dan Heintzman ’70 has generously agreed to lead a team of alumni volunteers to reach out to all brothers of ND Beta. This committed group will have the ability to answer any campaign questions and to extend a pledge card to interested alumni. Expect a letter in the mail and a phone call shortly from your classmates! If you’re interested in serving on the General Campaign, please contact Dan at: 612-940-2180. Dan Heintzman '70

EA Eric McDaniel and his family at Homcoming 2013

Curtis Stofferahn '75 presentsNeil Jordheim '70 with his

Hall of Fame honors.

1964: Ken Promersberger1965: Terry Fenstad1967: Stan Johnson1968: John Mark1970: Neil Jordheim1970: John Radke 1971: Jim Aipperspach 1974: Don Beck 1975: Ken Strandberg1976: Jeff Peltier1978: Greg Schulz1979: Philip Zeren1980: Harley Reed1989: Shane LeBahn1990: Jay Stibbe 1994: Brian Martin1998: Brian Meckler2000: Dan Franzwa

701-293-6119413-531-9610701-365-0322701-306-5906701-361-8582703-503-9290515-224-0700218-371-1691701-293-0876218-532-3388701-282-9602406-799-2396 763-551-1271 701-281-1930701-367-4529701-461-9139701-371-6500612-483-1149

Ken@promersberger.comTmfenstad@hotmail.comstansuzjohnson@yahoo.com1Bison@cableone.netNeiljordheim@gmail.comIgloo4@aol.comJimaip@mchsi.comdonbeck58@gmail.comkenneth.strandberg@ndsu.edupeltiers@live.comgreg3344@hotmail.comPhilip.zeren@northwestfcs.comHreedjr13@msn.comshanelebahn@msn.comJayStibbe@gmail.combmartin@martinmech.comBmeckler@hotmail.comd_franzwa@yahoo.com

rjk@ffvision.combenelli00@hotmail.comBrady_Buttenhoof@yahoo.comBlougheed@rdoequipment.comthomas.p.brown@ndsu.edu

218-205-2737701-306-7679701-212-3256701-361-0961

2002: Randy Kempfer2003: Ben Whitten2004: Brady Butenhoff 2005: Brian Lougheed2013: Thomas Brown

CLASS CHAIRS CONT.

1970: Dan Heintzman1971: Roger Fenstad1974: Ken Strandberg1983: Perry Miller1985: Beau Bateman1998: Zac Herness2001: Nathan Severson2013: Courtland Miller

dfheintzman@comcast.netrfenstad@mooreengineeringinc.comkenneth.strandberg@ndsu.edupdmiller@midco.net4b8man@invisimax.comzherness@yahoo.comnathan.severson@swlattorneys.comcourtland@kilbournegroup.com

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