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Spring 2009 Issue

Beta Theta's Alumni Newsletter

Fraternity Education News

The Beta Theta Chapter is coming off of an extremely successful term last year, during which the chapter initiated a faculty member and fellow Millikin Alumnus, Michael Engelhardt ‘96, as an honorary member, as well as roughly doubling the size of the chapter. Following this success, the chapter currently maintains a Probationary Member class of six members. The group is diverse, extremely talented, and encompasses several majors. They are: Tim DiCarlo, Zach Kitson, Hongsup Lee, Kevin Macha, Anthony Magaruh, and Joshua Taliaferro. The Chapter looks forward to initiating these men as collegiate members in April.  

 -Adam Kosberg, Former Fraternity Education Officer

Getting Involved as an Alumni Sinfonian

As professional musicians, educators, composers, or students, we understand that you are busy and can’t always come back to your Alma Mater to pay a visit.  Here are some ways that you can get involved as an alumnus.

1. Get in contact with a local chapter.  You may or may not be close to Millikin University, so instead find a chapter at a local institution.  Ask them for any events that they may be having.  

2.  Be a part of Mills Music Missions.  If you have time, find out when the local chapter is going on a Mills Music Mission.  Ask to join if you wish.  

3.  Have Lunch with a Brother.  Whether it is with an alumnus or a collegiate member, you can use this time to reflect on your Sinfonian experience.  

4. Attend Rituals.  Feel free to contact your local chapter or Alma Mater about Ritual dates.  We would love for you to join us.  

5. Go to a Chapter Meeting.  If you are around, feel free to come to a Chapter Meeting.  Contact a local chapter to find out when they meet.  

6.  Contact the Chapter.  We would love to hear what you have been doing.  Send us an email or letter and tell us what you have been up to.  

7. Meet with the Chapter.  If you are in the area, set up a time to meet with the chapter and maybe share your Sinfonian experiences with us.  The Alumni Relations Officer is the liaison between the chapter and the alumni.  Contact him to set up a time.  

8.  Keep in Contact with Lyrecrest.  At www.sinfonia.org, you can update your addresses to allow the National Fraternity to keep you informed of national events.  All you have to do is log in to MyDesktop using your member number and password (by default the password is your birthdate).  If your member number is unknown, all you will need is your name and initiating chapter to find it.  

9. Attend the National Convention.  This year is the Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia National Convention.  It is in Orlando, Florida on July 15-19.  Plan your summer vacation around this event and get to meet brothers from all across the nation.