Famous Greeks... a different kinda thread - Page 4

Tex1899 · #46 05-17-2004, 02:41 PM

"Thi is a good story about an FSU alum. He's not famous but he is rich, which is almost as good as famous. Harry Sargeant, Jr owns the largest fleet of ocean-going oil tankers in the world. He is an FSU Pike ('78) and his son Harry III is an '03 initiate. Harry wrote a check for the lead gift to build the chapter's new house. And, when he was in China last year pursuing an oil deal, he noticed his Chinese host had an old, vintage firetruck. Harry made that part of the deal, shipped the 1938 Chevvy back to the States for a full restoration job, then had it transported secretly to Tallahassee where it was his surprise gift to the chapter at groundbreaking."

...that is cool!!!

shadokat · #47 05-17-2004, 02:48 PM

I could be wrong, but I think that Sela Ward is still very active with Chi Omega. I've seen her in the Eleusis a few times.

sigtau305 · #48 05-17-2004, 02:57 PM

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Originally posted by PM_Mama00
I was curious about this. We all know there are tons of famous Greeks, but how many of these famous Greeks are still involved with their organizations?

Please don't post "hey so and so is a so and so". I don't care--- there are already tons of threads about that. I wana know who is still involved directly or indirectly and what they do.

Jack Haugland, CEO of Greyhound Bus Lines, has given price Breaks for any Sig-Tau Chapter that Ships their Boxes of Kids' Books to the National Convention for Our Books For Kids Philanthropy.

SurfinDBeach · #49 05-17-2004, 03:32 PM

That's awesome that Goodnight helped build that new house at NCSU!

Lucky bastards!!! That brand bew house is worth over 3 million dollars - I saw pictures on their website - DAMN that house is SICK AS HECK!!! With a friggin parking lot of its own too!

http://www.beta-beta.org/main.html

That and our chapter at Georgia Tech really are insane! Georgia Tech has friggin social quarters and a full dormitory on a complex which houses every brother with full high speed internet and availible meal plans!

www.betapitke.org/facils.html

GO BEACH!!!

Tex1899 · #50 05-17-2004, 06:47 PM

Doesn't Paul Newman contribute a portion of his food sales to Phi Tau's Hole in the Wall Gang?

Seems like more famous alums lend their name and wallet than their time. I'm happy with that, and if they can lend their time, then that's even better.

PhiPsiRuss · #51 05-17-2004, 08:25 PM

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Originally posted by Imperial1
How da fukk is what I said ignorant based on what I know from NPHC? As far as your org goes, I ain't never heard of it and could care less who's a famous member of your org. It must not be that important to them, cause the majority of the famous ones in my org that actually pledged represent my org to the fullest. Sorry you're so "offended" that members of OTHER orgs happen to become honorary.

Imperial1

I guess your mastery of the English language proves that you're not ignorant.

My fraternity doesn't need to degrade itself by initiating men who acheived greatness independent of the influence of Phi Psi.

Your broad generalization is a falicy. My guess is that its false for NPHC GLOs as well, but I just don't have the interest to do the research. Its already been shown to be false for Alpha Phi Alpha.

MysticCat · #52 05-18-2004, 10:04 AM

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Originally posted by Imperial1
The real question should've been how many of those famous members are still active in their orgs.

Ummm. If you go back and read the first post, you'll see that was the question posed.

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Originally posted by PM_Mama00
I was curious about this. We all know there are tons of famous Greeks, but how many of these famous Greeks are still involved with their organizations?

Please don't post "hey so and so is a so and so". I don't care--- there are already tons of threads about that. I wana know who is still involved directly or indirectly and what they do.

xo_kathy · #53 05-18-2004, 02:05 PM

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Originally posted by shadokat
I could be wrong, but I think that Sela Ward is still very active with Chi Omega. I've seen her in the Eleusis a few times.

You are correct! She is the spokesperson for (and I *think* first contributor to) our 1895 Society - part of the foundation that aids in leadership development and such.

I also know Pat Head Summit has spoken at Convention and been honored with our Woman of the Year award.

Paging NutBrn for the REAL info!!!!

Imperial1 · #54 05-18-2004, 05:58 PM

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Originally posted by PhiPsiRuss
I guess your mastery of the English language proves that you're not ignorant.

My fraternity doesn't need to degrade itself by initiating men who acheived greatness independent of the influence of Phi Psi.

Your broad generalization is a falicy. My guess is that its false for NPHC GLOs as well, but I just don't have the interest to do the research. Its already been shown to be false for Alpha Phi Alpha.

I guess your mastery of "message board slang" proves that you are too pressed to talk to me.

Imperial1

Imperial1 · #55 05-18-2004, 05:59 PM

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Originally posted by MysticCat81
Ummm. If you go back and read the first post, you'll see that was the question posed.

Um, Okay.

Imperial1

Munchkin03 · #56 05-18-2004, 06:39 PM

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Originally posted by Tex1899
Doesn't Paul Newman contribute a portion of his food sales to Phi Tau's Hole in the Wall Gang?

100% of Newman's Own profits go to charitable causes, with the Hole in the Wall Gang as the largest single beneficiary. I thought, however, that he owned the camp.

fijijr · #57 05-18-2004, 07:32 PM

Ken Blanchard FIJI Cornell '61 Coauthor of The One Minute Manager just completed working with the International Headquarters on Phase I "Taking the lead when you are not in charge" of a three phase project that focuses on leadership education for members.
Stuart Evey one of the founders of ESPN also sat on the fraternity's Board of Directors

Betarulz! · #58 05-18-2004, 10:24 PM

Senator Richard Lugar is still very active with Beta Theta Pi and currently serves as the spokesman for the Men of Principle Initiative. I wouldn't be suprised to see his face show up on some more of our Upon these Principles capital campaign too.

Lugar is also very present at Convention, usually helping to hand out awards and pose for pictures with the winners.

One thing that Beta has begun in the past couple of years is the creation of our Francis W. Shepardson award for alumni contribution. This is an award that directly recognizes the support alumni give to Beta, while our Oxford Cup award recognizes achievement outside the fraternity.

MysticCat · #59 05-19-2004, 11:46 AM

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Originally posted by Munchkin03
100% of Newman's Own profits go to charitable causes, with the Hole in the Wall Gang as the largest single beneficiary. I thought, however, that he owned the camp.

He does. He started it and named it after Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid's gang (much like Kappa Sigma's Robert Redford named his film festival "Sundance").

Newman is a Phi Kappa Tau, so I always assumed that connection was why they adopted it as their philanthropy.

thermobryan · #60 05-21-2004, 02:34 AM

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Originally posted by Firehouse
And, when he was in China last year pursuing an oil deal, he noticed his Chinese host had an old, vintage firetruck. Harry made that part of the deal, shipped the 1938 Chevy back to the States for a full restoration job, then had it transported secretly to Tallahassee where it was his surprise gift to the chapter at groundbreaking.

Damn...Love being a Pike, thats a sick story...

Oh, and i know you'll love this one Starang21, Strom Thurmon, may he rest in peace, was a pike...