We are pleased to present an important new program designed to attract the very best candidates to ATO. We need your help to spread the word! We’re making three $1,000 scholarships available to current male high school seniors who will be attending the University of Illinois next fall.
The winners are not required to rush or pledge ATO, but we will reach out to applicants who we believe will be good candidates and let them know about rush opportunities.Continue reading
Bob passed away last December but his family chose to wait to hold a Memorial Service until they could get all of his ATO brothers, family and friends together in Bob’s hometown of Sparta, IL on April 19 to celebrate his life.Continue reading
This note came in to Dave Krug ’96 who is one of the leaders of the current renovation efforts going on at the chapter house from Kelley Schwartz, Andy Schwartz’ ’15 mom.
April 9, 2014
Good Afternoon Dave,
I wanted to let you know what a wonderful surprise it was to see all of the improvements going on at the ATO House. It definitely made it my best mothers’ weekend yet! During the auction and at a dinner later in the evening, I heard many of the other moms saying the same thing. Thank you so much for taking charge of this huge project. Continue reading
On April 2, 2014 over 50 ATO’s gathered to network and to hear Cary McMillan ’80 talk about some of the fascinating opportunities and experiences that he’s had across a successful career spanning over 30 years. Highlights included Cary recognizing Larry Austermiller ’61 for recruiting him to his first job at Arthur Andersen and Rich Clausing ’77 for “reaching down into the pool of young accountants” at Andersen for key early assignments in the consumer goods industry and later roles as lead partner on Consolidated Foods which Continue reading
We kicked off the 1st Annual ATO Gamma Zeta NCAA March Madness Tournament Pool in 2014 with 32 entries and a winner’s pot of $400. It took the total point tiebreaker to separate Frank Kulze ’75 from Andrew Selby ’10 as the winner. Here were our money winners:
Jack Vadeboncour ’13 was announced as the winner of the 2013 J.D. Sinnock Scholarship and received a check for $1,000 at Chapter on March 31. Jack has just begun his studies towards a Masters in Accountancy at the University of Illinois this spring. He’s a former treasurer of the Gamma Zeta Chapter and most recently as a senior, lived in the house and drove an important scholarship initiative among the membership that was influential in the chapter jumping 20 spots in the fraternity GPA rankings this past fall. Congrats Jack!! Thanks again to Dave Seiler ’77 and the Gamma Zeta Scholarship committee for administering this important scholarship program.Continue reading
Mike LaVitola ’09 isn’t wasting any time. He’s still a semester away from graduation from The University of Chicago Booth School of Business and he’s already co-founded and assumed the role of CEO of startup, Foxtrot Ventures which “delivers drinks, eats and corner store necessities from your iPhone to your door in minutes”. I recently read an article titled something along the lines of “Five Questions to ask to know if you have a killer business idea”. Here’s how Mike responded to these questions… and a few more:
In early March, Dr. Seth Berl and Dr. Tom “TSully” Sullivan, pledge brothers from the Gamma Zeta Class of ’78 reunited and traveled with a group led by Seth from his church in Moultrie, Georgia on a medical mission trip to Honduras. The following are some excerpts from TSully’s blog from this incredible trip…
Rick ’78, Lou Henson and Peter Korst ’76
It’s well known that Gamma Zetas have made their mark on the Illini basketball court. But did you know that we’ve done it from the stands as well? Check out this article about the history of the Orange Krush which credits our own Peter Korst ’76 as one of the founders.
What: ATO Gamma Zeta Chicagoland Networking Lunch
Featured Guest: Cary McMillan ’80, CEO True Partners Consulting
Date: Wednesday, April 2
Time: 11:30 AM
Location: Chicago Club – 81 E Van Buren St, Chicago
Cost: $45 – cash or check made payable to ATO House Corp
Note: This isn’t a fundraiser. Cost is for meal and private room.
Dress code: Business or business casual… please no denim
Registration: Email to daneluhrsen@gmail.com
Cary McMillan ’80 is currently CEO and founder of True Partners Continue reading