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The Lions Roar ENews – May 2013 Issue

www.davidsonsae.com (July 8, 2011): North Carolina Theta Chapter was awarded the 2011 Outstanding Alumni Association

Communication Award Newsletter - Print by the 155th SAE Convention in Memphis

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John Stringfellow, Advisor, Email [email protected] - Web www.davidsonsae.com We Welcome your News, Comments, Suggestions, Updates, etc.

SPOTLIGHT

Richard E Gaines ’82, is an orthopaedic surgeon with the McLeod Orthopaedic Clinic in New Smyrna Beach, Florida. Prior to McLeod, he was a surgeon at the Halifax Orthopaedic Clinic. Rick attended Father Lopez High School, came to Davidson, then attended the University of Florida College of Medicine, graduating in 1986. He did his residency at Emory University Orthopaedic. Rick received the University of Miami Sports Medicine Fellowship. With his wife Susan, they have 3 children, Ryan, Kyle, & Kristen. Reach Rick at email [email protected].

David Evans ’82 serves as Senior Vice President of MedAssets Net Revenue Systems in Atlanta. David joined MedAssets in 1996 and has 25 years of healthcare consulting and decision support experience. He has been the executive-in-charge of over 300 chargemaster projects including a large number of corporate chargemaster standardization projects. Prior to joining MedAssets Net Revenue Systems, he was an executive in various capacities with HBO and Company (now McKesson Provider Technologies).David is a regular speaker on supply chain and revenue cycle management issues at industry conferences such as HIMSS and HFMA. He has an Economics Degree with honors from Davidson College in Davidson, NC. Reach out to David at email [email protected].

Anthony Cabrales ’86 is owner of Tony Fit 4 Life in Wellington, Florida. For almost a decade, Tony he has been helping people get fit and change their lives. Born and raised in El Salvador, Tony arrived in the United States during the 1980's as a stand-out soccer player. He played Division I college soccer in North Carolina and won numerous awards as a soccer player and student athlete. Tony began his career as a fitness trainer in 1999 when he started his own business with Total Fitness Studio, Inc. Since then, Tony has helped hundreds of people achieve their weight and fitness goals. Tony currently competes in Triathalons and is a top 20 finisher, ranked #1 in his age group for the South Florida Region. He is an experienced Marathon and 1/2 Marathon runner, and a Level 5 Tennis player. "To help someone change their life is a privilege and the most rewarding experience a person can have. Hard work and determination is all you need to accomplish anything you desire." vWith over 25 years of experience in athletics and sports related fields, Tony has the knowledge and experience to help you reach your goals. Reach out to Tony at [email protected].

T. Gailor Garner, III, ’88, is a Major and Recruiting Operations Officer for the US Army ROTC at Liberty College in Lynchburg (also Operations Officer, A Troop, 2nd Squadron, 183rd Cavalry Regiment, 116th Brigade Combat Team). He attended McCallie School before coming to Davidson. Contact Gailor at [email protected].

http://www.linkedin.com/pub/rick-gaines/20/a68/603

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http://www.tonyfit4life.com/home.html


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Thomas B Edmunds ’90, is a urologist in Columbia and operates Capital Urology on Taylor Street. Born in Columbia, he attended Hammond Academy, played a lot of sports, went to Davidson, then took a year off to play in a band. He also waited tables and was a cook for that year. Later he chose to enter MUSC where he met his wife, Meg. They moved to New York to start his practice for 6 years. He participated in a very busy training program at State University of New York. They moved to Columbia in 2000. He joined Columbia Urological PA for 5 years, then opened his own clinic in 2005. Tom sub-specialized in no-scalpel vasectomies in his office (having done nearly 1500 as of 2012), diagnosis and treatment of prostate cancer (performs daVinci

robotic surgery on prostate cancer), kidneys stones, and treatment of prostate enlargement (BPH), kidney masses, and testicular masses. Meg and he have 3 kids. Contact Tom at email [email protected] or phone (803) 251-6602.

Steve Norton, ’56, is CEO and Chairman of Norton Management, LLC, a company that provides resort gaming and hospitality industry in the St Louis area. During his career, he served in a variety of positions with companies like Colonial Williamsburg, Holiday Inns International, Princess Hotels, Paradise Island Ltd., Resort’s International Inc, Las Vegas Sands, Goldriver Gaming and Argosy Gaming Co. In addition to his daily duties, Steve has crafted a unique role in working with State Legislators, the Governor’s Offices, the State Police and Attorney Generals’ staff, in debating, testifying, drafting and lobbying to conclusion; successful Casino or Riverboat Casino Legislation in New Jersey, Indiana, Louisiana and Missouri. He has acted as a Director of the Bahamas Hotel Training College, the Advisory Board

of the Atlantic Community College Casino Careers Institute; and has been a guest lecturer at the Cornell University School of Hotel Administration. He was Eminent Treasurer and Housing Chairman while at Davidson. Married to Ingrid Nelson, they have 6 children: Ronald, Mark, Kim, Caron, Rob, and Wendy. Contact Steve at [email protected].

Richard Ruffner was appointed to Manager of Special Projects for the Presidential Inaugural Committee in Washington, DC. He served as a press secretary for Obama for President in Wisconsin, and as an Assistant to the Chief Communications Officer for the Charlotte based, Democratic National Convention in Sept 2012. He graduated from Davidson with Cum Laude, Honors in Political Science in 2012. Richard also served as an eminent deputy archon. He can be reached at [email protected].

Derek S Smith, ’93 Virginia Tau/Univ of Richmond, is the Public Address Announcer & Radio Play-by-Play Voice for Davidson College football, and back up for other Davidson sports, including the women’s basketball team. Derek was also the assistant sports information director from 1999-2002. He is a client account manager with Wells Fargo in Charlotte. Reach out to Derek at email [email protected].

https://www.facebook.com/tom.edmunds2

http://www.capitolurologysc.com/


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CHAPTER NEWS

Our spring 2013 pledge class members were initiated earlier this year. More information here:

Pledge City State

RUSH – JAN 13 – FEB 1, 2013

Rush has changed at Davidson. The PCC Recruitment Task Force made recommendations that were implemented last fall. The most important one is that rush is in the spring semester, starting the first day of classes, as compared to fall rush in the past, and running for 3 weeks. As most of you know, rush could last the entire fall semester, with bids being offered and accepted early in the spring semester. The task force will allow the fraternities up to four events in the fall targeted at freshmen, and all must be on campus and alcohol/drug free. That includes one each of a “meet and greet”, service, scholarship and leadership events. In the spring, the fraternities may conduct 3 events for potential members during the first 3 weeks.

http://davidsonsae.celect.org/pledges




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CLASS OF 2013 GRADUATING SENIORS

Congratulations to the class of 2013, graduating seniors!

SPRING FROLICS 2013

Brothers Will Newman, Walker Davis Allen, and Will Bolton along with a friend

perform during Davidson’s 2013 Spring Frolics.




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BROTHERS ELECTED TO STUDENT GOVERNMENT

Congratulations are in order for the SAEs that won the Davidson College Student Government Association Office of the President, Christopher Ragsdale and Office of the Vice President, Nicholas McGuire

SAE GOLF TEAM MEMBER

Brother John Skeadas, '13, has been featured on the Davidson Golf Team and the Wildcats athletic site:

Named to the All Southern Conference team for the 2011-12 season

Finished the sophomore and junior campaigns with the second best scoring average on the team

Earned a second place finish at the 2011-12 season opening Mason Rudolph Championship

Helen DeVane Carnegie Award winner in 2009 as most promising freshman athlete at Davidson

Member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity

NEW OFFICERS SWORN IN

Former EA Eli Kahn (far right) conducts the officer ceremony with, from left, Joe Morrison, ER, Andrew

Keesler, EDA, Sam Gray, EA, Jim Bramlett, ET, and Ian Daniel, Eminent Preceptor (Ritual).

https://www.facebook.com/chrisragsdale?group_id=6322841813

https://www.facebook.com/nimcguire?group_id=6322841813

https://www.facebook.com/nimcguire?group_id=6322841813

http://www.davidsonwildcats.com/sports/2012/5/22/DAF_0522124533.aspx




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Brother Awards Presented

The chapter held its annual awards ceremony on Tuesday, May 7, at the house.. The brothers recognized are:

Alex Hauer for GPA - Bryant Axinn Abbuhl Outstanding Academic Achievement Award

Adam Stanaland and Eddie Palumbo for Community Service - Connor Wilcox Farrell Outstanding Service Award

John Skeadas for Sports - David Whitcomb Kerman Outstanding Athlete

Tucker Whitesides and Will Hamilton for Chapter Programs - William Richey Reigel Chapter Dedication Award

Eli Kahn for True Gentleman - Richard Brian Ruffner II True Gentleman Award

Wilson Turner for Dr. Mary Vasquez Chapter Award

These brothers represent among some of the best brothers that SAE has to offer at Davidson. Congratulations True Gentlemen!

ALUMNI NOTES

Kevin Christopher-John Klein'06 has joined US Representative Mark Meadows (NC-11) as his new Deputy Chief of Staff in Washington, DC. Kevin was a legislative director to US Rep Sue Myrick before she retired in 2012, and prior he worked for US Rep. Cory Gardner and former US Rep Robin Hayes. Graduating from Davidson in 2006, he majored in political science. He is also attending the George Washington University School of law where he is a law student and will graduate in 2016. Kevin is from Unionville, North Carolina and is married to Jessie. Congratulate Kevin at email [email protected].

David Kerman ’12, former Eminent Archon, is a financial advisor with Duncan-Williams, Inc in Memphis, TN. He writes: “I am with the Private Client Group where I am responsible for working closely with clients to develop and grow their customized investment portfolios. I apply my unique background, experiences, and education to maintaining a strong relationship with each client and providing sound financial planning that focuses on diversified asset allocation strategies and protection from

downside risk. As a financial advisor, I deliver personalized attention, honesty, and a passion for helping others meet their financial goals.” He currently holds his Series 7 and 66 licenses, and is also licensed as an insurance producer for Life, Accident & Health and Variable Products. Contact David at email [email protected] or work 901-435-4283.


http://www.linkedin.com/pub/david-kerman/35/93b/98b/

http://www.duncanwilliams.com/

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Chapter Eternal

Walker Taylor III '48 (NC Theta/Davidson) died September 18, 2012.

Walker was a graduate of the United States Merchant Marine Academy and Davidson College. For over sixty years, Walker was President of the Walker Taylor Agency, which was founded by his grandfather in 1866, and after the Agency's merger with Arthur J. Gallagher & Company, became Area Chairman. Mr. Taylor at age 84 became the oldest person in the United States to earn the CPCU designation. One of Walker III's grandsons, a former student at Davidson, Walker J. Taylor '12 (NC Theta/Davidson), was once a summer intern.

ANNUAL DUES

Annual, voluntary dues for the NC Theta Alumni Association are welcome. You can complete the online form here using a debit or credit card, or mail your donation made out to SAE to John Stringfellow, 7839 Ambleside Dr, Charlotte, NC 28216. $25 is the suggested amount.

OFFICERS ELECTED FOR 2013

New officers were elected for NC Theta Chapter at Davidson College. Visit our web site here for a complete profile. They include:

Eminent Archon Sam P Gray Deputy Eminent Archon Andrew Keesler

Treasurer James Bramlett Preceptor Ian Daniel

Recorder Joe Morrison Pledge Educators Tucker Whitesides & Will Hamilton

Academic Chm James Helzberg Kitchen Manager Austin Elliott Gray

House Manager William King Sustainability Chairman Joe Cullen

Service Chairmen Ryan Emerick and Peter Bowman

Judicial Board Ali Kaussari

Standards Board Max Gore and Sperry Edwards

Rush Chairmen Andrew Kelleher, Willie MacDade, and Jack McDowell

Social Chm Cyrus Saffari & John Marsh

http://davidsonsae.celect.org/donate

http://davidsonsae.celect.org/officers

https://www.facebook.com/SamPGray




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Memories

Herb Kincey writes about this photo: “That was a few years ago.”Chuck" Wright is the quite famous Charles Wright, poet. "Ted" Baker is THE Ted Baker well known around Davidson, especially at the gym! Chuck, Ted, Snyder Garrison, and I were all freshmen. Snyder was my roommate and lives in Hickory these days. Don't know what happened to Pete Petersen and Garry Gaffin. I believe they were seniors when the photo was taken the fall of 1953.”




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Merchandise

Sam Gray ([email protected]), Eminent Archon, has worked out a deal to get specialized Davidson/SAE needlepoint belts from Smathers & Branson for a reduced price. Below is a picture of the tan belt, but there is also a black one available for purchase with the same design.

SAE Needlepoint Belt – Gray

If you would like a belt for yourself, please contact Sam at [email protected]. Make sure to indicate the color you would like and your initials on it if you would like to have it monogrammed. How much: $80 per belt, $105 with the monogram.

Spring 2013 Pledge Class Photo



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