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Sigma Alpha Epsilon - Indiana Epsilon
Inside this issue
Zeal Award. ................... 2
Achievements ................ 3
Philanthropies……….....4
Formal Awards……..….4
Brother Profile ............... 5
Seeing Double ............... 5
Upcoming Events .......... 6
New Member…………..7
Exec Board……………..7
Giving back…………….8
Save The Date
• Indiana Epsilon Scholarship Dinner: September 13th, 2019
• Indiana Epsilon Golf Scramble: September 14th, 2019
• Passover: September 28th, 2019
• Westside Nut Club Fall Fest: October 7th-12th, 2019
• Homecoming: October 18th-20th, 2019
The True Gentleman
Gazette A Triumphant Summer
By Marcus Gahagen, Eminent Archon
Greetings from Indiana Epsilon. Hope this letter reaches you in good
spirits. First, I would like to say thank you to everyone that came to our
Founder’s Day Cookout. The chapter and myself enjoyed having you again. This
past Spring was another semester to remember for Indiana Epsilon as the chapter
reached new heights in community service, philanthropy, scholarship, health and
safety, and alumni relations. This success in these core areas plus hard work and
dedication in others allowed Indiana Epsilon to win its second John O. Moseley
Award for Fraternity Zeal in the past 10 years. This achievement does not happen
overnight. It takes many people and years of excellence to get a chapter in the
right position to win it. Thank you to everyone, who has contributed to the success
of the chapter these past years. We would not be where we are today without you.
Thank you!
With all this being said, Indiana Epsilon is excited for the Fall semester as
we will be hosting various alumni events throughout the semester. We hope you
are able to attend these events. On top of these events, active brothers will be
recruiting the next generation of True Gentlemen and men of Indiana Epsilon.
We have high hopes for recruitment this year and are set on recruiting high
quality individuals. If you have any questions about the Fall semester or wish to
get in contact with the chapter or myself please feel free to do so. Thank you all
again for your continuous support to Sigma Alpha Epsilon Indiana Epsilon and
enhancing our actives’ college experience.
Phi Alpha,
Marcus Gahagen
July 15th, 2019
Indiana Epsilon
Edited by: Austin Hopf, Eminent Alumni Director
2019 John O. Moseley Award for Fraternity Zeal
The John O. Moseley Award for Fraternity Zeal
recognizes the chapter that best exemplifies a model
chapter in Sigma Alpha Epsilon. This chapter excels in
its operations and brotherhood, fulfilling the vision of
our Founding Fathers and its members and by living the
life of a true gentleman. This chapter goes above and be-
yond expectations and demonstrates true zeal and excite-
ment for the Fraternity, exhibiting a strong bond of
brotherhood.
National’s write-up about INEP after winning the Zeal
Award-
“Our chapter at the University of Evansville demonstrated a strong commitment to bet-
tering their campus and community over the 2018-2019 academic year. The chapter is dedicated
to leadership with every brother being a member of an additional organization or Division 1
sport. During the 2018-2019 academic year, 31 brothers achieved Dean’s List for one or both se-
mesters. The chapter holds philanthropy and service as a high priority with more than 2,300
community service hours from 2018-2019 and more than $8,750 raised for Chemo Buddies and
American Cancer Society Vanderburgh College’s Relay for Life.”
Receiving the 2019 Zeal Award at the 163rd SAE National
Convention in Louisville, KY. Left to right: Regional Direc-
tor, Richard Baretto; Austin Hopf; and Marcus Gahagen.
At the 2019 UE Greek Awards Banquet, Indiana Epsilon
won the Community Service Award.
Marcus Gahagen and Austin Hopf receiving the Zeal Award
from Eminent Supreme Archon, Thomas Dement.
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Additional 2019 National Awards
Winner of the Outstanding Health-and-Safety Award
This award recognizes chapters that both follow and enhance our
health-and-safety policies.
Runner Up for Outstanding Housing Award
This award recognizes chapters that demonstrate the advance-
ment of housing, regardless of who owns the property
Winner of the Outstanding University Relations Award
This award recognizes chapters that are involved in their college
or university, as well as IFCs and other organizations on campus.
Winner of the Outstanding Alumni Relations Award
This award recognizes the chapter that engages alumni in various
areas of chapter operations.
Congratulations Seniors!
The Class of 2019 graduated 15 brothers this
past Spring. Members of the class include: Ryan
Freeman, Riley Shanks, Corey Gilreath, David Fran-
cis, Hasaan Ladha, Joey Vermillion, Walid Hasane-
to, Justin Stark, Sam Brinegar, Andy Gutgsell, Sam
Reynolds, Reed Leonhardt, Blake Knies, Carl Hehe-
mann, Noah Whalen, and 2018-2019 Sweetheart:
Abby Kassing. We wish you the best in your future
endeavors! Phi Alpha, Brothers!
Senior, Hasaan Ladha won
Greek man of the Year for im-
plementing Minerva’s Shield
into UE’s Alcohol Policy.
Check out our Social Media
• Sigma Alpha Epsilon -
Indiana Epsilon
• @UESAE
• @UE_SAE
• Also, check out our
recently updated
website
UESAE.COM!!!
Spring 2019 was fantas-
tic for philanthropies. In March,
Indiana Epsilon held its annual
Paddy Murphy Pageant. Broth-
ers escorted ladies from various
organizations on campus as they
showed off their talents. Pema
Sherpa was crowned the 2019
Paddy Murphy Queen. The event
raised $1,200 for Chemo Bud-
dies.
In April, Car Show 2019
did not disappoint. The rain did
not prevent contestants from reg-
istering. The contestants loved
that Indiana Epsilon was repre-
senting Chemo Buddies with the
utmost pride. The event raised
$800 and gave the chapter even more oppor-
tunities for the next year! Special thanks to
Hulsman Refrigeration and Kenny Kent
Toyota along with many others; without
their generous donations all of this would not
have been possible.
Spring Philanthropies
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Brothers Austin Hopf and Geordon Terwiske
with American Dream Car Show host, Jason
Moore, at the Indiana Epsilon’s 2019 Car Show.
Paddy Murphy Pageant Runner-Up,
Olivia Voegerl and Paddy Murphy
Queen, Pema Sherpa.
Formal Awards
Eminent Archon Award – Joey Vermillion Stony Ave Award – Hasaan Ladha
(Chapter Advancement)
Senior Loyalty Award – Ryan Freeman
Jerry Schmitz Award– Jacob Rosenbaum
(New Member of the Year)
Gregg P. Watson Award – Austin Hopf (Community Service)
Thelma Boswell Sweetheart – Alison Windle
Hai T Cao Rusher of the Year Award – Con-ner Riem Athlete of the Year Award – David Francis Michael G. Murphy “Gump” Award – Reid McIntire (Brotherhood)
Alumnus of the Year– To be Announced at Alumni Breakfast
True Gentleman Award – Austin Hopf
2019 INEP Sweetheart, Alison Windle
Alumni Advisory Board
If you are interested in
joining or supporting the
alumni advisory board,
contact co-chairs:
Travis Cochren
(812) 789-6512
Jeffery Hoida
Brother Alumnus Profile
By Austin Hopf, Eminent Alumni Director
This edition of Brother Alum-
nus Profile is on Travis Cochren.
Travis joined Indiana Epsilon in 2012
after completing military training. He
joined because he saw the impact
SAE had on the community and
wanted to experience the lifelong
bonds of brotherhood…also, he
heard chicks dig fraternity men.
Travis's favorite memories were the
serious talks and shenanigans that
went down in Room 33 of the Chap-
ter House. Travis is currently working as a Resource Officer at Pike
Central Middle School, continues to support Indiana Epsilon on the
Alumni Advisory Board, and serves
on the Marketing and Events Lead-
ership Team for Chemo Buddies.
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Seeing Double By Austin Hopf, Eminent Chronicler
In 2011, a small chapter from Southern Indiana made its presence
known to Sigma Alpha Epsilon Nationals winning its first John O. Moseley
Award for Fraternity Zeal. Fast Forward 8 years, the chapter has attained
the highest level of achievement a SAE Chapter can possess once again. A lot
has changed over 8 years. One thing has not, there are still true gentlemen at
Indiana Epsilon.
On June 22nd, Indiana Epsilon won
the 2019 John O. Moseley Award for
Fraternity Zeal. This is the second
Zeal award for the chapter in less
than 10 years. Pictured above are
both awards.
Indiana Epsilon, 2011 Number of Members: 73
Chapter Advisor: Rick Shipley
Eminent Archon: Brent Caldemeyer
Sweetheart: Cat Moore
Philanthropy: Riley’s Hospital
UE President: Thomas Kazee
UE Tuition: $40,566
Aces Basketball Record: 16-16
Indiana Epsilon, 2019 Number of Members: 52
Chapter Advisor: Rick Shipley
Eminent Archon: Marcus Gahagen
Sweetheart: Abby Kassing
Philanthropy: Chemo Buddies
UE President: Christopher Pietruszkiewicz
UE Tuition: $53,676
Aces Basketball Record: 11-21
Fall Events
Saturday, September 28th, 2019
University of Evansville, 1800 Lincoln Ave Evansville, IN 47714
7:00 pm
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Fall Festival
Passover
When: October 7th-12th, 2019
Where: Franklin St Evansville, IN
Booth 69 will be open from 10:00am to 10:00 pm each day of Fall
Fest. Brothers will be selling walking haystacks, rootbeer floats,
apple cider, and many other delicious item. All proceeds go to
Chemo Buddies.
Indiana Epsilon Golf Scramble Saturday, September 14th, 2019
Cambridge Golf Course, 1034 Beacon Hill, Evansville, IN 47725
9:00 am, Shotgun Start
Cost: $43, includes Subway Catered Lunch
All Actives and Alumni are welcome to bring a guest.
Contact our Eminent Alumni Director, Austin Hopf with questions (812)
630-7051 , [email protected]
When: October 18th-20th
October 19th:
9:00 am– 11:00 am Alumni Breakfast
St. Ben’s Basement Cafeteria, 1328 Lincoln Avenue Evansville, IN 47714
RSVP to Chapter Adviser, Rick Shipley, [email protected]
11:00 am-2:00 pm Open House
SAE Chapter House 1723 Lincoln Ave Evansville
2:00 pm to 5:00 pm Homecoming Tailgate
H-Lot (Parking Lot by the Armory), BYOB
University of Evansville’s Homecoming
By Reid McIntire, New Member Educator
In the Spring Semes-
ter, we initiated on new mem-
ber, Ben Welp. Ben is a Civil
Engineering major who
transferred to the University
of Evansville from Butler
University. Ben has already
made his presence known in
Indiana Epsilon as a Bike
Rider for the 2019 Bike Race
and taking on the Athletic
Chair position within the
chapter.
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Spring New Member
New Officers
Since our last election cycle in April 2018, new leaders have
arose within the Executive Council. The men who hold these posi-
tions have done an outstanding job thus far, and will continue to lead
Indiana Epsilon in the right direction.
Eminent Archon - Marcus Gahagen
Eminent Deputy Archon - Zack Kosinski
Eminent Treasurer - Geordon Terwiske
Eminent Recorder - Lane Mettle
Recruitment Chair - Conner Riem
New Member Educator - Reid McIntire
Health and Safety Officer - Aaron Dowell
House Manager - Jacob Rosenbaum
Eminent Alumni Director - Austin Hopf
Giving Back to Sigma Alpha Epsilon By Rick Shipley, Chapter Advisor
I would like to remind everyone about our National Foundation Chap-
ter Education Fund (CEF) for Indiana Epsilon (INEP). This is a way to make
a tax-deductible donation through National which is only given to INEP, and
it will count towards your SAE National life time giving. The fund is con-
trolled by National, and the funds will be used for only chapter educational
purposes (i.e. to send INEP members to SAE Leadership School, SAE Ritual
School). I’m very pleased to let you know that our CEF has over $27,000. We
received $5000 from National for winning the 2011 and 2019 Zeal Chapter
Award and the rest has been from Alumni donations, interest and dividends.
There are two ways to donate to the INEP CEF:
Option 1 – To make a gift using a credit card, go online and visit National’s
donation page: https://www.sae.net/donate Enter your Information, which in-
cludes pin number. Enter Donation Information, select amount and “Other
Fund” then enter designation of INEP CEF. You can also enter “Indiana Epsi-
lon Chapter Education Fund” in the comments or notes field. Then enter your
Billing Information. Once everything has been entered, then click on “Donate
Now”.
Option 2 - Send a check directly to the SAE Foundation. Please make checks
payable to SAE Foundation and write Indiana Epsilon Chapter Education
Fund or INEP-CEF in the Memo line. Then mail your check to: Sigma Alpha
Epsilon Foundation, 1856 Sheridan Rd, Evanston, IL 60201.
If you have any questions, you can go online and visit National’s Chapter
Funds page: https://www.sae.net/chapterfunds, or contact;
Jason Andrick / Associate Executive Director Sigma Alpha Epsilon Founda-
tion 1856 Sheridan Road, Evanston, IL 60201-3837 [email protected] / (847)
424-3021 / (847) 475-2250 fax or Levere Memorial Temple at 847.475.1856
ext 208 (Evy) or ext 209 (Nanci).
You can also contact me and I can email you a copy of the Chapter Education
Fund overview that I received from Chris Speelman when he was the Associ-
ate Executive Director for the Sigma Alpha Epsilon Foundation.
Phi Alpha and thank you in advance for your donation,
Rick Shipley (Ship) #156174
812-454-6511 cell
Chapter Advisor and House Corporation President
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Remember our Creed:
The True Gentleman is the
man whose conduct proceeds
from good will and an acute
sense of propriety, and whose
self-control is equal to all
emergencies; who does not
make the poor man conscious
of his poverty, the obscure
man of his obscurity, or any
man of his inferiority or de-
formity; who is himself hum-
bled if necessity compels him
to humble another; who does
not flatter wealth, cringe be-
fore power, or boast of his
own possessions or achieve-
ments; who speaks with
frankness but always with
sincerity and sympathy;
whose deed follows his word;
who thinks of the rights and
feelings of others, rather than
his own; and who appears
well in any company, a man
with whom honor is sacred
and virtue safe.
- John Walter Wayland
(Virginia 1899)
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Brothers Participating in the #DollarChallenge to raise money for Tri-
State Food Bank. The Challenge raised $7,800.
By Rick Shipley, House Corporation President
House Corporation Update – I would like to inform every-one that we have purchased the 1731 Lincoln Ave house, also known as “The Banana Boat”. Our plan given to the city of Ev-ansville is to demo the house and black top all gravel areas by 2022. Which means that we can rent the house for the next 3 years. If you know of anyone interested in renting it then contact me at [email protected] or 812-454-6511. Rick Shipley, House Corporation President
The Banana Boat Property is adjacent to Tem-
ple IV.
Recent Purchase!
Hope to See you Soon! Without our Alumni base, we wouldn't be
where we are today. We hope you come back
to the house to visit the chapter and see how we
are doing. Alumni are welcome to the house
whenever they would like to come over. Let us
know you are coming. If you have any ques-
tions please contact:
Austin Hopf, Eminent Alumni Director
812-630-7051
Marcus Gahagen, Eminent Archon