In Memoriam

Epsilon-Iota mourns the loss of Leroy Arrascada (EI 482).

"LeRoy Arrascada, beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend, passed away peacefully at home on the morning of December 15, 2009. LeRoy was born in Elko on August 19, 1936 to Ignacio "Enos" Arrascada and Maxine Cook. He graduated from Elko High School in 1954. LeRoy attended the University of Nevada, Reno, and graduated in 1959. While at the University, he was a member of the Lambda Chi [Alpha] fraternity and was always involved in University life and student government. LeRoy successfully ran for University Senate defeating future Governor and United States Senator Richard Bryan. LeRoy is the only person to ever defeat Richard Bryan in any campaign. Throughout his life, LeRoy was always a strong supporter of the University.

"After college, LeRoy enlisted in the United States Navy and was honorably discharged. LeRoy then entered law school at the American University School of Law in Washington D.C. and graduated in 1964. While attending law school, LeRoy worked in a patronage position operating an elevator in the United States Capital. In the elevator, he met the love of his life and best friend, Ellen Sullivan Arrascada, who was a Congressional Secretary. LeRoy and Ellen were married on April 4, 1964 and moved to Reno that same year.

"LeRoy began practicing law in Reno in 1964. Throughout his career, he was considered one of the true gentlemen of the legal profession. He loved the practice of law. He was very proud to be law partners with his son John and daughter Christine. He never retired, coming in to work up until the day before he passed away.

"LeRoy was extremely involved in the community. He was a founder and first President of the Reno Zazpiak Basque Club, former President of the Washoe County Bar Association, one of the founding members of the Nevada Trial Lawyers Association, former President and member of the Reno Host Lions Club, former Chairman of the Washoe County Democratic Party, former President of the Reno Aquatic Club, a member of the Humboldt Hunt Club, the Prospectors Club, the Gold and Silver coffee group and the Nevada Woodchucks. LeRoy was a third generation Basque Nevadan. He loved his State and fishing and hunting throughout Northern Nevada.

"LeRoy was most proud of his family. He is survived by his beloved wife of 45 years, Ellen, daughter, Mary Ellen Arrascada (Matt Zier), son, John LeRoy Arrascada (Betsabeth), Joseph C. Arrascada, and Christine A. Aramini (John), his grandchildren, Elena, Amaya, and Angelo LeRoy Aramini and Sabrina Arrascada and his mother, Maxine Cook.

"Interment will be held at Our Mother of Sorrows Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in LeRoy's name to the Nevada Woodchucks at 4353 Bareback Court, Sparks, NV 89436."

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Lambies Spotted Spotting Pheasant

Following a 10-plus-year hiatus, former High Alphas and fellow Colorado residents Steve Dunn (EI 1079, at left) and Bill Anderson (EI 1089, with son Brian) reunite at Kiowa Creek Sporting Club, a hunting ranch ouside of Denver.

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Homecoming Recap

On October 24, Epsilon-Iota Zeta's 2009 UNR Homecoming events had a little something for everyone.

The day started with a tailgate party before the UNR/Idaho game that was open to Alumni and Actives, with more than 75 in attendance. The event was organized by Epsilon-Iota Alumni Council member Seth Stell (EI 1266), High Rho Jeremiah Todd (EI 1296) and High Kappa Vikash "Cheeks" Bhakta (EI 1293), and featured music, games, a barbecue and refreshments galore.

"We wanted this event to be a new tradition for the Chapter in future UNR Homecoming festivities," Seth said. "And it's clear that this event laid the foundation."

At the reception, emceed by Kappa Lambda Educational Foundation President Mike Fleiner (EI 1017; shown below, at right), more than 45 brothers shared stories and tuned in on the evening's offerings. Mike said a few words about the Foundation's 80/20 Perpetual Giving Campaign, and then presented the Foundation's annual scholarships in memory of Paul Yenter (EI 852; (Click here to read more about Paul and the scholarship program) to High Gamma James Chapman (EI 1367, shown at left; $1,000) and High Alpha Ray Gorman (EI 1305; $500). In addition, a special Alumni Appreciation Award was presented by Jeremiah Todd to Mike Fleiner for his contribution of time and energy in recent years as High Pi, Epsilon-Iota Alumni Council chair and Kappa Lambda Educational Foundation president.

Then, local entertainers (shown, from left to right) Dennis Golden (EI 545) and "Texas" Tom Weatherby took center stage in the Chapter House living room and played a musical set featuring traditional western music and cowboy poetry.

These events helped cap a memorable 80th anniversary for Epsilon-Iota Zeta and 100th anniversary of Lambda Chi Alpha, and conclude with the Centennial Toast on November 9 from 7-9 pm at Louis' Basque Corner in Reno. (Click here for event details and to RSVP).

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Hats off to Alex Fleiner (EI 1319), who recently painted a 4' x 6' wall mural (shown) that incorporates key symbols of the Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity. (As for the skull...we'll just chalk it up to artistic license.)

His work is on "permanent display" along the East-West hallway on the North side of the lower level of the Chapter House.

In Memoriam

Epsilon-Iota mourns the loss of Roland "Duke" Allen (EI 399) who passed away on Sept. 1, 2008 at age 77 in Burbank, Calif.

Newspaper excerpt:

"Duke was born in Reno and graduated from Reno High [School] in 1949 and then attended the University of Nevada, Reno. He served in the (U.S.) Air Force as a Weather Observer for seven years. Duke graduated from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, Calif. with a degree in Aeronautical Engineering. He retired from Lockheed [Aircraft Corporation] in 1991 and was proud of his work on the L-1011 and Stealth Fighter planes. Duke worked at Skunk Works and the Area 51 military base in Nevada.

"Duke is survived by Andrea, his loving wife of forty years and her daughters Karen (Greg), Susan, and two grandchildren, Michael and Jennifer, all of California. Duke is also survived by his four children, Tony, Terry, Brian and Valerie, and From Reno, his sister Marilyn (Reg) Parsons; niece, Carole Hashimoto and her daughters, Krystina (Ben) Fry and Danielle Hashimoto. He was predeceased by his parents Charles 'Chuck' and Grace Allen."

Duke's sister, Marilyn Parsons, of Reno, wrote: "When Duke attended UNR, Lambda Chi was an important part of his life."

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In Memoriam

Irvin R. Wanke (EI 384) died April 17, 2009 at the age of 94 at his home in [Newport News, Va.]. Born in Sparks, in 1914, he graduated valedictorian from Sparks High School and went on to earn his master's in Civil Engineering from the University of Nevada in 1936.

With the outbreak of World War II, Irv joined the U.S. Army and was assigned to the Engineer Section, U.S. Army Headquarters, China/Burma/India Theater of War, and New Delhi, India. It was there that he met Dorothy Vera Smith, fifth generation of the British Raj. At the conclusion of the War, he and Dorothy were married and returned to the United States. From there he served in Taegu, Korea, during the Korean War; Sendai, Japan; and Fort Meade, Md. In 1959, after 11 years of service he retired from the Army as a lieutenant colonel, accepted a civil service position at Fort Monroe, and relocated to Newport News. In 1969, he retired from civil service and devoted the next 40 years to golf, gardening, enjoying music and the arts, managing his investments and traveling the world with Dorothy. Irv was a member of the American Society of Civil Engineers, Society of American Military Engineers, Masonic Lodge, Retired Military Officers Association of America, James River Country Club, Christopher Newport University Lifelong Learning, and St. Stephens Episcopal Church.

Irv is survived by his wife of 63 years, Dorothy; son Bob (Janice); daughter LaVerne (Rob); three granddaughters, Kim, Trisha and Karin; and six great-grandchildren.

On the Move

Congratulations to Bill Anderson (EI 1089), who was recently hired as the Vice President of Player Development for Ameristar Casino in Black Hawk, Co.

In Memoriam

Epsilon-Iota mourns the loss of Leonard Anker (EI 204) who passed away on Sept. 22, 2008 at age 87.

He was a third-generation Nevadan born in Lovelock on June 13, 1921 to James Phillip and Myrtle Talcott Anker. Leonard grew up on the family ranch in Lovelock and graduated from Pershing Country High School. He attended the University of Nevada and received a bachelor's in agriculture. Two days following graduation, Leonard entered the Army and became a commissioned officer. He was sent to England to join the American 29th Infantry Division and on June 6, 1944, led a platoon on Omaha Beach on D-Day. For his service, Lt. General Omar N. Bradley presented Leonard with the Distinguished Service Cross, the second highest U.S. medal for valor. During his service, Leonard was also decorated with three Purple Hearts and three Bronze Stars. Captain Anker was honorably discharged in May of 1946.

Following the war, Leonard married his college sweetheart, France Helen Burke, on June 10, 1946. He worked for the University of Nevada Cooperative Extension Service in Reno for a short time and then transferred to the Minden office. Within a few years, Leonard joined the USDA Soil Conservation Service and spent many years working with Carson Valley ranchers. He retired from general service in 1975 and continued on to be a successful businessman and rancher. Leonard served on the Gardnerville Town Water Board for 10 years and on the Minden-Gardnerville Sanitation Board for 20 years. He was a life-long member of Carson Valley Masonic Lodge No. 33 and belonged to numerous other service organizations to include Kiwanis, Rotary, 20-30 Club, and Toastmasters.

Leonard is survived by his loving wife of 62 years and his children; daughter, Beverly (Mark) and son, Alton (Sue); daughters, Shirley, and Claudia (Duncan); sister, Phyllis; eight grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; numerous cousins and many good friends also survive him. His parents and three brothers Peter, Stanley and Norman preceded him in death.

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Another 'Golden' Opportunity

Dennis Golden (EI 545) is slated to perform at the Fourth Annual Reno Cowboy Poetry and Music Gathering, August 21-22 at Hawkins Amphitheater at Bartley Ranch in Reno.

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"In this line of work, performing with Baxter Black and Don Edwards is like opening for The Rolling Stones," he boasts.

Foundation Installs New Board Members, Officers

Nominations and election of the 2009-2010 Board of Directors and officers was held at the annual meeting of the Kappa Lambda Educational Foundation on June 16.

Mike Fleiner (EI 1017), outgoing High Pi for the active Chapter, was elected to the board and serves as president of the Foundation, replacing DeArmond Sharp (EI 502) who moved to Treasurer. Directors Bob Shirley (EI 549) and Larry Struve (EI 572) remain as Vice President and Treasurer, respectively.

The slate of newly-elected board members include Rodger Stone (EI 1015). He and Mike Fleiner replace outgoing members Butch Anderson (EI 893), Thom Collins (EI 756) and Jinks Dabney (EI 585).

Directors Gene Gardella (EI 563) and Thomas Hultin (EI 1000) remain on the Board. Ex-officio Directors include: KC Wuelfing (EI 1140), president of Kappa Lambda, Inc. (aka House Board); Ray Gorman (EI 1305), High Alpha for the active Chapter; and John Blauth (EI 1057), incoming High Pi for the active Chapter.

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2009 Founders' Day Honors Past, Sets Tone for Zeta's Future

The 2009 Founders' Day Reception and 80th Anniversary Celebration was held on Saturday, April 18 from 7-9 pm at the Joe Crowley Student Union on the UNR campus. Nearly 100 alumni, undergraduates, spouses and guests were in attendance, some returning for the first time in many years.

The reception was preceded by the second annual Alumni vs. Actives softball game, organized by High Rho Jeremiah Todd (EI 1296) and played at Idlewild Park, where the Alumni (shown, in purple sleeves) evened the series at 1-1 by soundly defeating the Actives (shown, in green sleeves), 18-13.

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The evening event, emceed by Nevada State Supreme Court Chief Justice James Hardesty (EI 681), featured a state of the active chapter address by High Alpha Ray Gorman (EI 1305), an unveiling of the new Active Chapter web site (http://www.unrlxa.com/) by Doug Crossley (EI 1324) and a distribution of two scholarships courtesy of the Kappa Lambda Educational Foundation Scholarship Fund by KC Wuelfing (EI 1140) to recipients Mario Cruz (EI 1362; $1,500) and Jack Dailey (EI 1337; $1,000).

In addition, three new members of the Epsilon-Iota Legacy Center were inducted into the Epsilon-Iota Legacy Center: Kappa Lambda Educational Foundation Board member and overseer of the 2002-2003 Chapter house Restoration Project Thomas Hultin (EI 1000); legendary University of Nevada coach and Athletic Department patriarch John E. "Doc" Martie (posthumous; accepted by his son John A. Martie, EI 431); and former Nevada State Supreme Court Chief Justice Bill Maupin (EI 646).

The evening culminated with a special 50-minute 80th anniversary tribute emceed by Rick Casazza (EI 873) and presenation featuring a photo/slide show and recollections of the Kappa Lambda fraternity, and a decade-by-decade recollection of key events in the history of Kappa Lambda and the Epsilon-Iota Zeta as well as memories presented by Larry Struve (EI 572) Bill MacDonald (EI 420), Erik Beyer (EI 470), Gene Gardella (EI 563), Thom Collins (EI 756), TJ Cox (EI 965), Carlos Ledon (EI 1180), Travis Anderson (EI 1259), Larry Burton (EI 765) and Joel Muller (EI 1050). Watch for an abbreviated, online version of the tribute which will be uploaded to this site in the near future.

A vision for the future of Epsilon-Iota Zeta was presented by High Pi and chair of the Epsilon-Iota Alumni Council Mike Fleiner (EI 1017), and was followed by an informal rollout of the 2009 Perpetual Giving 80/20 Campaign to raise funds for the Kappa Lambda Educational Foundation and the Kappa Lambda, Inc. (aka House board) Debt Reduction and Capital Improvement Fund. The goal for 2009 is to secure an ongoing annual commitment of $100 from 100 alumni. We hope to have alumni direct 80 percent of this contribution to the Educational Foundation and 20 percent to the Debt Reduction and Capital Improvement Fund. To help kick-off the drive, several alumni called out their respective pledge for support, including a $1,000 pledge by Erik Beyer to both the Foundation and the Debt Reduction and Capital Improvement Fund.

"Gathering from both the attendance, the participation effort and energy put into the day's events from across both the Active and Alumni ranks, we have no doubt set the tone for future alumni events and have succeeded in restoring our correspondence with alumni across the Zeta," said Mike Fleiner, who helped organize the reception. "The momentum we gained from this event will surely carry our Active and Alumni programs and initiatives well into the future."

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It's a Boy!

Congratulations to Brando Arguello (EI 1003) and wife Louise on the birth of son James Nils Bronco Arguello, who was born on March 8.

Help Support a Brother in Need!

The thoughts and prayers of Epsilon-Iota are with Former High Alpha and Epsilon-Iota Alumni Council participant Jeff Heath (EI 1002), who collapsed at his home from cardio-pulmonary complications on February 24. Jeff, 43, is in critical condition and remains in a coma at the Intensive Care Unit at St. Mary Regional Medical Center in Reno. A prognosis has not been released.

Although many of us may not have seen or spoken with Jeff in many years, he was undoubtedly an integral part of our lives in our earlier years. And your Epsilon-Iota Alumni Council encourages you to keep Jeff close in your thoughts and prayers in his time of need.

A New Pair

Congratulations to Ted Herzchel (EI 1053) and wife D'Ann on their December 2008 adoption of twin boys, Daniel and Damon (shown, from left to right), who were born in Kazakhstan and turned 1 on February 7.

Memories Wanted!

As part of the Founders' Day Reception & 80th Anniversary Celebration on Saturday, April 18, the Epsilon-Iota Alumni Council is planning a special presentation and tribute featuring memories and recollections from Epsilon-Iota alumni throughout the years.

Share your memories by filling out the form below or call John at 775-225-4985.

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It's a Girl!

Congratulations to Richard von Lohmann (EI 1115) and wife JoAnn on the birth of daughter Ava, born February 23, weighing 5 lbs., 14 oz. and measuring 20 inches.

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On the Move

Congratulations to Mark Yenter (EI 883), commander of the Pacific Ocean Division for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, who was recently promoted from (Army) Colonel to Brigadier General and received a coveted brigadier general's star during a ceremony in the Old Assembly Chambers of the Nevada State Capitol.

• Click here to see the article in the Jan. 8 2009 issue of the Nevada Appeal
• Click here for Mark Yenter's (2008) biography

In Memoriam

Epsilon-Iota mourns the loss of John C. Carr (EI 140) who passed away on October 20, 2008.

John moved with his parents to southeast Missouri. In 1927 the family moved to Fallon., Nev. where John graduated from Churchill County High School in 1932. He graduated from the University of Nevada in 1937. While at the University he served as editor of the Sagebrush newspaper. Upon graduation, he entered the Army Air Corps flying school at Randolph Field and Kelly Field in San Antonio, Texas. He graduated with his wings in 1938 with the class of 38-B. He remained on active duty until his retirement in 1964 with the rank of colonel. From 1967 until his retirement in 1975, he served as Chief of Revenue for the Nevada Department of Taxation.

In September 1938, John married Elizabeth Juniper of Reno. During their marriage, they raised two children, Carol and Walter. Before and during World War II, John flew many missions in all areas of the world. He was stationed for two years in India, part of that time in the Assam Valley. From there he flew the “Hump” into China in the CBI (China, Burma, and India) operations. His flights across the Atlantic Ocean into North Africa earned his first Air Medal, to which were later added two Oak Leaf clusters. He also received the Distinguished Flying Cross, Presidential Unit Citation, the Star of China, and other decorations.

John's first wife, Elizabeth, died in 1973. In 1974 John married Margery McKnight, a Washoe County school administrator. They spent 34 wonderful years together. During that time John was active in many community organizations, including his Masonic Lodge, Wadsworth Lodge #25 in Sparks, where he served as master in 1980. He also belonged to the Scottish Rite and York Rite bodies in Reno. He was a member of Kerak Shrine and the Royal Order of Jesters. He was also a member of Martha Chapter #5, Order of the Eastern Star, in Sparks, where he served as Worthy Patron four times. He was Grand Paton of the Order of Eastern Star, State of Nevada, in 1977.

John will be greatly missed by his family and his Air Force associates. He leaves his wife, Margery (McKnight) Carr; his daughter, Carol; his son, Walter; three grand- children, Elena, Kristin and Matthew. He also will be missed by two nieces and two nephews.

Zive Leads National Association

Congratulations to the Honorable Gregg Zive (EI 627), who has become the President of the National Conference of Bankruptcy Judges for a one-year term. The association has several purposes including providing continuing legal education to judges and lawyers, securing a greater degree of quality and uniformity in the administration of the bankruptcy system and improving the practice of law in the bankruptcy courts of the United States.

Greg was chief bankruptcy judge for the District of Nevada from October 1999 through September 2008.

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Active Chapter Honored in All Greek Ball

HIgh Rho Douglas Crossley (EI 1324) recently reported that the Active Chapter collected a number of chapter and individual awards at this year's annual All Greek Ball on November 14:

• Campus Involvement Award
• Greek Week Award (November 10-14; paired with Delta Gamma sorority)
• Sports Trophy
• Founders Award (individual who best portrays chapter ideals): Jason James (EI 1278)

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The More, the Miller

Congratulations to Eric Miller (EI 1151) and wife Christine on the birth of son Andrew John, born November 5, weighing 8 lbs., 9 oz. and measuring 21 inches.

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Homecoming & Anniversary Kick-off Recap

The Epsilon-Iota Zeta's 2008 UNR Homecoming Reception and Anniversary Kick-off was a huge success, with more than 30 Alumni and dozens of Active members present. And as with this past year's Founders' Day celebration, some Alumi had returned for the first time in several years.

The reception featured countless recollections of undergraduate years, a slide presentation outlining the future vision of Epsilon-Iota (click here for more information), and the recognition of Mario Cruz (Associate Member), the recipient of Kappa Lambda Educational Foundation's annual $1,000 scholarship in memory of Paul Yenter (EI 852; click here to read more about Paul and the scholarship program). In attendance were officers of the Kappa Lambda Educational Foundation, members of the Epsilon-Iota Alumni Council, Epsilon-Iota Legacy Center inductees DeArmond Sharp (EI 502) and Gene Gardella (EI 563), and recent University of Nevada Hall of Fame inductee Bill Rusk (EI 479; click here for details). An after-party featured a number of keg stands and drinking games to prove, among other things, that some Alumni (and even their spouses!) can still keep up with the Actives.

Special thanks go to High Pi and head of the Epsilon-Iota Alumni Council Mike Fleiner (EI 1017), and High Rho Douglas Crossley (EI 1324) for organizing the event.

The success of this event is helping build momentum for Epsilon-Iota Zeta's 80th anniversary (March 29, 2009) as well as the Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity's 100th anniversary and Centennial Celebration (Nov. 9, 2009), so stay tuned for upcoming announcements.

Rusk Honored by Wolf Pack HOF

Congratulations to Bill Rusk (EI 479), who was inducted in the University of Nevada Athletic Hall of Fame at the Nevada Hall of Fame Induction Dinner on October 17 and honored during halftime of the UNR Homecoming/Hall of Fame (football) Game on October 18.

Bill was recognized for his part in the 1955-56 Rifle Team which won the NRA National Championship that year. Bill served as team captain and was a First-Team All-American selection.

"I was told that it was the first time in 50 years that a University of Nevada athelete was a First-Team All-American selection," he says. "The last time was for a member of the Rugby Team in 1906."

Since then, Bill has served in the United States Marine Corps, received his Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Engineering from California State University, Chico, and his PhD in Engineering from the University of California at Berkeley. He currently runs Aqua Systems Engineering, a Danville, CA-based engineering consulting and contracting company specializing in water projects.

Rock on!

Thanks to Kappa Lambda, Inc. (aka House Board), the Chapter House has some added curb appeal with the addition of about a dozen cubic yards of landscape rock on the front and side yards (photos to come).

Additional thanks go to House Board member Carlos Ledon (EI 1180), who got the landscape fabric at cost from his employer, Ferguson Enterprises, Inc.

Stell Gives Intramural Team a Boost

The Active Chapter thanks Seth Stell (EI 1266), who recently donated jerseys for Epsilon-Iota's flag football team.

While the team might not play any better, it sure looks better.

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Coming Full Circle

Former High Alpha Bill Christensen (EI 726) is currently writing his autobiography and screening editors for publishing. It's an honest and powerful account of life lessons derived from the surprising number of times throughout his life in which he escaped death, including a hit-and-run accident in 1976 that put him in a coma for 21 days.

"Somehow or other," he says, "I have become a man of charater and a person of value that is loved and respected and appreciated in ways that I never thought possible. In recalling my undergraduate years in the House, I have never forgotten the moments that the men surrounding me saw and knew and loved me in a way that has taken me years to do myself."

To hear more, you'll just have to wait until the book is published or go to the Alumni Directory and contact him personally.

In Memoriam

Epsilon-Iota mourns the loss of Rick Segura (EI 995), who passed away on August 16 in Santa Clara, California from natural causes.

Rick was born April 18, 1962 in Whittier, California. and was raised in Orange County. He later moved to Reno in June of 1977 where he attended Reno High School, graduating in 1980. Rick attended UNR, joined the ROTC program, Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity and Sundowners. He was the first Nevada ROTC cadet selected to go to Ranger school, then on to Airborne in his sophomore summer, thereby earning his second Lieutenant bars earlier than most. He also earned several ROTC scholarships along the way. Upon graduating in winter of 1985, he began his active duty at Fort Ord, California where he soon earned 1st Lieutenant Bars, then Captain at age 27. Shortly after, he decided to join the private sector and left the service for a job at Wiley Labs and that began his career as Software Sales Manager for Siemans, Wiley Labs and Micro-Tech for the next 19 years.

Rick is survived by his children, Kai, 11, and Cheyanne, 7, and their mother Raylene; his mom and dad Robert and Sandra Sanders; father Ricardo E. Segura; sister, Sue-Z Burr-Segura; brother, Gustavo R. Segura; maternal grandmother, Lydia Rohlfs; aunts and uncles Sonya and Peter Anderson, Susan and Craig Fairbrother and Ronald and Steve Sanders; eight nieces and nephews and all the cousins and great aunts and uncles from a very large, extended family.

The family request that in lieu of flowers you may donate to a memorial fund for his children at Wells Fargo or to the Disabled Veterans.

Memorial Mass will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, September 6, at Our Lady of the Snows Catholic Church in Reno. Walton Funeral Home, 875 W. 2nd Street, Reno, is in charge of arrangements. Please share thoughts, memories and condolences in the family guestbook at www.waltonsfuneralhome.com.

A Fresh Start

A new carpet was recently installed in the Chapter House living room. Special thanks to Bob Shirley (EI 549) for picking up the cost of the project, and to Thomas Hultin (EI 1000) for managing the installation and project logistics.

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Lambda Chi Alpha is proud to be celebrating a Century of True Brotherhood: 100 years of Loyalty, Duty, Respect, Service and Stewardship, Honor, Integrity and Personal Courage.

Click here to watch a one-minute video in commemoration of the Centennial and join us as we carry the proud tradition of Lambda Chi Alpha into the future.

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In the News

The Summer 2008 issue of Nevada Silver & Blue, the University of Nevada, Reno alumni magazine, featured a tribute to the late Epsilon-Iota Alumnus and 2003 Legacy Center inductee Fred Anderson (EI 14), the "Father of the [University of Nevada] School of Medicine."

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A-OK in the UK

Roderick (aka Mark) Fenske (EI 1012) continues to hone his creative skills, recently completing a video project for the Marie Curie Actions program of the European Commission's Research division.

Click here to view the video on YouTube, or press play below. (Taking a look will help generate traffic, thereby prompting more work.)

Some of Roddy's other high-profile projects include directing the Van Halen music video "Right Now" back in 1992, which even drew enough attention to get grilled by VH1 cable network.

Foundation Gets a Boost

Congratulations to Jinks Dabney (EI 585) who was recently elected to the Kappa Lambda Educational Foundation Board of Directors. He and his wife, Barbara, practice Social Security Disability and Workers Compensation Law in southern Utah.

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Founders' Day Recap

The Epsilon-Iota Zeta's 79th Founders' Day Celebration and Reception was held on April 5 at the Chapter House. More than 50 alumni and undergraduates were in attendance, some returning for the first time in many years.

The reception was preceded by an Alumni vs. Actives softball game, organized by High Rho Douglas Crossley (EI 1324) and played at Idlewild Park, where the Actives (shown, in green) narrowly defeated a surprisingly agile group of Alumni (shown, in white), 19-17.

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At the reception, brothers young and old shared stories, recaptured friendships and celebrated the bond of Epsilon-Iota Zeta. The evening, emceed by High Alpha Jeremiah Todd (EI 1296) and High Pi Mike Fleiner (EI 1017), featured a cocktail reception courtesy of Steve Watson (EI 706), an outstanding meal courtesy of Ruby River Steak House, a formal unveiling and orientation of the new and expanded Epsilon-Iota Alumni Web site by Epsilon-Iota Alumni Council members Mike Fleiner and John Blauth (EI 1057), and the induction of Andrew Morby (EI 130), Cameron Batjer (EI 216), and Larry Struve (EI 572) to the Epsilon-Iota Legacy Center. In addition, a special Alumni Appreciation Award was given to John Blauth for his contribution of time and coordination of efforts in developing our new Web site, and for reconciling and updating the Epsilon-Iota Alumni database.

The recognition and success of this annual event has become increasingly important as 2009 marks the 80th anniversary of Epsilon-Iota Zeta (March 29) and the 100th anniversary and Centennial Celebration of the Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity (Nov. 9), so stay tuned for upcoming announcements.

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It's a Girl!

Congratulations to Carlos Ledon (EI 1180) and wife Sarah on the recent birth of daughter Michaela Maria, who joins sister, Calista, and brother, William.

Golden Opportunities

Dennis Golden (EI 545) is giving retirement a break while he gets busy with the Seventh Annual National Cowboy poetry Week, April 20-26. He is headlining with acclaimed fellow country musician "Texas Tom" Weatherby at the Cowboy Poetry & Jubilee at the Robert Z. Hawkins Amphitheater in Reno [read more], and at the historic Gold Hill Hotel in Gold Hill on April 22 [read more].

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On the Move

Congratulations to Ted Herzchel (EI 1053), who was recently appointed Assistant General Manager of Gaming Operations for Harrah's Resort Atlantic City. He is responsible for the strategic and operational direction of the Casino Credit, Security, Slot Operations and Table Games departments. He will work with department leaders to research and select gaming products.

With more than 18 years of gaming industry experience, Ted has also held the positions of Director of Slot Service and Slot Performance for Harrah's Las Vegas and the Rio, and Director of Slot Operations and Executive Assistant for Harrah's Western Division. He has also served as the Manager of Strategic Planning and Analysis, Senior Financial Analyst, Financial Analyst and Dealer for Harrah's Reno.

Founders' Day Celebration & Reception

Join your fellow Alumni as we celebrate the 79th anniversary of our Lambda Chi charter and recognize this year's Kappa Lambda Educational Foundation scholarship recipients and inductees to the Epsilon-Iota Legacy Center. [Details]

Knapp Time

Richard Knapp (EI 595), wants to send a shout-out to those he "served with" at Epsilon-Iota. He retired just over four years ago after being the District 1 Director of the California Department of Transportation in Eureka. While he still enjoyed his job, he decided to retire on his 60th birthday to "do some other things that needed doing."

Since then, Richard and his wife have traveled some: first to Africa, and then to the Galapagos Islands. And a lot of fly fishing in between!

In Memoriam

Epsilon-Iota mourns the loss of Ted Kerstetter (EI 384; shown with granddaughter Eliza), who passed away on March 7.

He was born in Milwaukee, Wis., and raised in Nevada, where he graduated from the University of Nevada (Reno) in 1959.

He spent four years in the U.S. Navy before continuing his education in the State of Washington. He earned a M.S. and Ph.D. at WSU in Pullman, then entered the academic world where he was both an educator and a research scientist. When he retired, he was a professor of Zoology and Physiology at Humboldt State University, Arcata, Calif.

Ted's restless nature led him to test post-retirement living at a variety of locations: New England, Washington State, Oregon and finally the Bitterroot Valley of Montana, where he lived from 1998 until his passing. His love affair with bicycles led him on both solo and group bike tours in Europe, Alaska, and several parts of the Pacific Northwest, including Montana.

He is survived by son and daughter-in-law Greg and Janet Kerstetter, Northampton, MA; son and daughter-in-law Brad and Jessie Kerstetter, Victor, Idaho; sister Mary Ann Kerstetter, Las Vegas, N.M. and grandchildren, Sam and Maya Kerstetter (Northampton, Mass.) and Isaac and Eliza Kerstetter (Victor, Idaho). He would hope that laughter and good cheer predominate his passing, and that his passing would be recognized as the universal life event that all of us are approaching.

A little Help?

For the last several months, Warren Welsh (EI 331) has been searching for a pin to replace the one he gave his wife his wife, Letitia. The one he gave her years ago was lost at the jewelers. If you can provide him any phone numbers of businsses that provide replacement or custom pins, call him at 973-383-3279.

Fortunately, the issue hasn't fazed the Rutgers University Professor Emeritus' volunteer work with the Sussex County (NJ) Office of Farmland Preservation and the New Jersey State Fair® / Sussex County Farm and Horse Show.

Good Brothers Hunting...Chukar

For the last several years (shown, left to right), Kyle Swanson (EI 972), Mike Fleiner (EI 1017) and Mike Wolder (EI 1018) meet in Winnemucca between Christmas and New Year's to hunt the Mighty Chukar. On occasion they are joined by Rodger Stone (EI 1015) and Mike Shanks (EI 1052).

Coincidentally, all five brothers hunt with Brittany Spaniels, and have had many enjoyable outings over the years. It just goes to show that the Bond of Brotherhood continues well beyond the college years.

It's a Boy!

Congratulations to Chad Davis (EI 1137) and wife Lori on the birth of son Quinn, who joins fellow future Chops Aidan, 6, and Rylan, 3.

Spring 2008 Initiation Ceremony

Be a part of the Spring 2008 Initiation Ceremony on Monday, April 21 at 5:30 pm at the Reno Masonic Lodge. The ceremony will be followed by dinner at The Agave (formerly La Pinata) in Reno. [Details]

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In the News

Eric Beye (EI 994), Intervention Specialist with the Washoe County School District in Reno, was featured in a Jan. 17 Reno News & Review article about Washoe County Schools working to improve high school graduation rates. [read more]

Now if we only knew how to reach him so we can remove him from the Lost Brothers list...

On the Move

Congratulations to Glen Mulhall (EI 1112), who was recently hired by New York, New York Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas. He is responsible for all aspects of the Financial Analysis Department. His most recent position was Finance Project Manager for the MGM MIRAGE.

Glen has an 11-year old son, two rottweilers and, as the proud owner of a 1965 Ford Mustang, a love for classic cars.

Out and About

Chris Coye (EI 1109) is in London for the next few years as part of his duties as Vice President of Media Technology with Disney ABC Television Group. His wife Amanda, their two kids (Isabella, 9 and Sawyer, 6) are enjoying London (probably more than he does!). After spending the last 11 years in sunny southern California, this is a big change for the Coyes, and one that hopefully won't last the full two-year commitment.

If any of you are in London, please let him know (He says he always needs Americans to talk to, because there is just something about breaking through the shell of the Brits!) Email: thecoyes@gmail.com.

(Farther) Out and About

Wes Wright (EI 1103) is stationed in Bamberg, Germany as a part of the 173d Airborne Brigade Combat Team for the United States Army. He is the Operations Officer (military job title: Battalion S3) for the Support Battalion (i.e. Logistics), running the planning, coordinating, and tracking of his Battalion's tactical operations, communications, intelligence, and security.

His Brigade was recently deployed in the northeastern portion of Afghanistan, operating primarily out of a Forward Operating Base in the vicinity of Jalalabad. When listening to the news, they will talk about the Afghan providences of Laghman, Konar, Nuristan, and Nangarhar. Wes has been there since May 2007, and was lucky enough to get caught up in the "surge", which means he doesn't leave until August 2008.

This is Wes' third deployment in support of our country's War on Terrorism. He was a company commander in the 82nd Airborne Division, and deployed in the early stages of both Afghanistan (Summer 2002), and Iraq (Summer 2003).

The 'White' Stuff

Congratulations to David White (EI 1105) and wife Christina on the birth of son Alexander Charles.

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