Ron Jeremy.... Good Or Bad?

artistbookings · #1 11-14-2002, 07:08 PM

I need some advice....

First off... a little background: Ron Jeremy was supposedly initiated as a honorary member of TKE by the Gamma Lambda chapter in San Diego. I heard it was a great publicity stunt.... and they had one of the best pledge classes ever...

Note: When nationals received his application as an honorary member.... it was denied.

1) First question: Was this a good idea? Should they have initiated Ron Jeremy?

2) Second question: As some of you know, I am a booking agent in LA and coincidentally, Ron Jeremy is on our roster as a "comedian / host"

My chapter in Wisconsin (where I went to school) wants me to book them Ron to host an IFC rush event. For him to come and do his comedy act / discuss the importance of safe sex, etc.

I want to know what the rest of you think.... is this a good or bad idea?

The1calledTKE · #2 11-14-2002, 08:07 PM

It's harmless I think. He is just an old porn icon that probably has a few funny stories. Not like is going to shoot a porno there.

ncstatetke · #3 11-14-2002, 09:07 PM

i think its a great idea!

how much would an old pornstar......say, Ron Jeremy.......cost these days?

artistbookings · #4 11-14-2002, 09:21 PM

I agree that it is harmful...... and could even be beneficial.

Safe Sex is a very important topic these days..... and who better else to hear about it from.... than RON JEREMY himself. Plus, the comedy portion of his performance is hysterical.

When I spoke to Kevin Mayeux this morning (TKE Exec. VP and CEO) , he said that TKE couldn't endorse an appearance as a Corporate entity, but he said that the individual chapters could make their own decisions......
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For the frater that asked about the cost to have someone like RON JEREMY appear for an event.... it would be $1,500 - $3,000 + hotel. HOWEVER, to get the price down.... I came up with an idea to do mini regional tours.

The idea is to try to use IFC as the entity that brings Ron to campus..... It could even be an IFC fundraiser of sorts..... and to book Ron at different Universities in a Geographical area. This will cut down on the costs for everyone.

Then, naturally...... since Ron has TKE affiliation whether Nationals endorsed it or not...... RON would be at the Chapter house for the after party.

Nu-Mu356 · #5 11-16-2002, 03:35 PM

So Ron Jeremy is really a TKE? Our alumni refused to believe he was a TKE since nationals did not recognize him and we had him on our "Famous Tekes" page on our website and they made me take him down because they thought he was just a fake.

The same thing for Mario Lopez (AC Slater). I heard he was a TKE but no one knows where he comes from.

Can anyone clarify these two for me please?

artistbookings · #6 11-16-2002, 06:22 PM

Was initiated at the Gamma Lambda Chapter at San Diego State University about three years ago...... I know this for sure because I asked Ron myself (I am his booking agent for all NON PORN stuff)

Anyways, Ron told me that he went to SDSU to host a party (ie. Do his comedy routing and importance of safe sex) and the TEKEs at SDSU initiated him. I guess they did the whole ritual and everything....

HOWEVER, when Ron's application was presented to Nationals, they denied it. I know this for a fact because I was talking to Kevin Mayeux (TKE EXEC VP and CEO) about it earlier this week.

So, two questions:

1) Should Ron be considered a TKE since he went through initiation and ritual and everything.... even though Nationals denied him?

2) Is it fair that Ron was denied..... because of his occupation?
Note... Elvis was a known drug addict and Terry Bradshaw had like 5 wives and he used to beat up on them.... ]

Also note that Ron has a Master's Degree in Education and has been featured in Main Stream news programs, feature films, MTV videos, game shows etc.

The1calledTKE · #7 11-16-2002, 07:00 PM

I wouldn't mind if Ron became official. I really doubt it would scare anyone away. The other guys did npt do the bad things when they were younger just later in life. Look at frater Paul Rubens. One sick puppy, he is an offical member when he was an undergrad I think. IHQ doesn't make it well known.

artistbookings · #8 11-16-2002, 08:46 PM

was a TKE? Crazy.... how embarrassing! Actually.... he did redeem himself in TRAFFIC. I'll give him some credit there.....

Not that I really care if Ron is an OFFICIAL honorary or not.....
The point of the matter is that someone.... a whole TKE chapter infact, thought it would be good to initiate him.

Then, Nationals rejects the application because of his career choice.... btw... a LEGAL career choice. I think that is fucked up.

What about our Declaration of Principles? "......Finally, above all else, this fraternity stands for Men. We believe in their equality in those things which the Creator has decreed they should equally enjoy. We consider no man from the standpoint of those qualities and advantages he has not attained by personal effort" ??????

Maybe.... I should start a petition.... and bring it up to the Grand Chapter at the next Conclave.

Nu-Mu356 · #9 11-17-2002, 02:01 PM

Yeah for real. So what if Ron Jeremy is a pornstar and he's a TKE, god forbid that. Hell, if I didn't know any better, saying that Ron Jeremy is a TKE could be a good rush tool. Damn near every guy knows he's a legend in his industry and if they found out that he's a TKE they'd be "Wow, that's pretty bad ass".

As for Paul Ruebens... I didn't even know he was a TKE. What chapter designation is he? And what happened? I wish there was a master list of all TKE's in show business. The famous tekes list (inter)nationals has on their site is full of the same ol people plus some political figures.

No offense, but the majority of college kids don't give to craps about the fact that one of the Senators from Rhode Island is a TKE or not... they see that and say "Who is that?", but the yrecognizer the people like Terry Bradshaw and Elvis, and Reagan, because they are in fact famous.

That's just me ranting, I'll get off my soapbox now

The1calledTKE · #10 11-17-2002, 03:44 PM

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Originally posted by Nu-Mu356

As for Paul Ruebens... I didn't even know he was a TKE. What chapter designation is he? And what happened? I wish there was a master list of all TKE's in show business. The famous tekes list (inter)nationals has on their site is full of the same ol people plus some political figures.

He was intiated atone of the chapters in Oklahoma. I was wrong he was made an honorary member before he did all the bad stuff. Don't know the exact chapter. You could pm Erik Conard or T Rod Oneal they probably know which one.

TKE PE#206 · #11 01-16-2003, 08:11 AM

I saw give Ron a chance, I agree with Mike's point...a whole chapter thought that his membership in our fraternity would be valueble. And then they get almost literally a slap in the face from nationals by denying his application. If anyone really does want to start a petition contact me, so can put my two cents in. Because by them denying him membership makes because of his "public" image, is very shady.

we all agreed to uphold our Declaration of principles, ---"Charity that is swift to see the virtues in a brother and slow to reprove his faults..."--- everyone has done something that their not proud of, or is not really "accepted" by our society, but sometimes you need to look outside the box.

Yours In The Bond,

Brian Gardner PE#206
Vice Chair Philanthropy/Fundraising
Rho Epsilon Chapter
Northwood University
Midland, Michigan

dns2k · #12 01-31-2003, 10:12 PM

I am a TeKE at SDSU Gamma Lambda. Ron Jeremy did get honorary initiated the year before i rushed. It did not deter me or any of my 35 pledge bros from joining up. I think TKE should have accepted his honoray initiation, regardless of his career choice.

Smithers 1616

James · #13 01-31-2003, 10:48 PM

Not being a TKE . . .

Having Ron Jeremy go to campuses to talk about safe sex is a great idea. Its guarenteed to be a draw and give a lot of publicity. And it might cause a run on local video stores, good for business lol!

I know someone that met an old school femal porn star, who is noted for speaking out on Women's Issues. I am sure she would get a good turn out also.

TKEbp1324 · #14 04-25-2003, 12:08 PM

Nationals said that he really was an actual teke, not honorary, (he actually has a college degree to teach special ed children, funny hhuh?) he was removed from the scroll nationally 4 years ago because they said it was bad publicity

The1calledTKE · #15 04-25-2003, 12:16 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by TKEbp1324
Nationals said that he really was an actual teke, not honorary, (he actually has a college degree to teach special ed children, funny hhuh?) he was removed from the scroll nationally 4 years ago because they said it was bad publicity

I don't know who you talked to at nationals, but a Grand confirmed he was only an honorary and his aplication to be one was rejected.