This past Saturday, a joint alumni/undergrad team with support from Fernando installed Phase 1 of a multi year landscaping plan for our chapter house. Rob Ebl ’93 was the alumni leader and Patrick Cosgrove ’17 led the undergrads. They did a lot of work and it looks great. Once everything blooms in the next couple of weeks, it will look even better for Homecoming. Thanks guys!! Great work!!
Entry Sales Opportunity from Patrick Olson ’04
Here is a link to apply for an Office Representative position at my State Farm Agency. The primary responsibility of Office Reps will be client relationship building and sales of our insurance and financial services. Compensation packages and commission structure will be discussed directly with qualified candidates.
Patrickolson.sfagentjobs.com
Any interested candidate should use the link to apply and/or call me directly.
Obviously any fellow Gamma Zeta would be a great candidate, especially recent grads within the past few years. Here is what I am looking for:
Position Overview
Are you outgoing and customer-focused? Do you enjoy working with the public? If you answered yes to these questions, working for a prospective independent contractor State Farm Agent may be the career for you! You will receive the necessary training needed to pursue this opportunity.
Competencies Expected for This Role
Enthusiastic and persuasive in soliciting customer interest in / application for sales of insurance and financial products to help people manage the risks of everyday life, recover from the unexpected, and realize their dreams.
Core Competencies Include
Excellent communication skills – written, verbal and listening
Team oriented
Organization skills required
Dedicated to customer service
Experience with computer applications, such as Windows
Patrick Olson State Farm
Insurance & Financial Services
Agent Intern | Elk Grove Village, IL
(630)476-3600
patrick.olson.fm2b@statefarm.com
Chapter Eternal – Former Gamma Zeta WM Roy A. Rodgers ’60 – August 30, 2015
Roy (far left) and ATO Gamma Zetas E.L. Simmons ’19 (the dining room is dedicated to him), Jack Powers ’17 (the whole new wing is named for Jack) and Stewart Daniels ’21 (long time ATO National Executive Secretary… our west living room is dedicated to him). The picture is labeled March 1966. Not sure to occasion but probably a Founders Day celebration since Gamma Zeta’s founding was in March.
Roy Alden Rodgers, age 76, passed away August 30, 2015 in his home in Sebastopol, CA of heart failure. He is survived by his spouse Michael Einhorn; brothers Guy (Dorothy) of Madison, WI and Bruce (Susan) of Northbrook, IL; nephews Peter (Susan), Bruce (Toni), and Steven (Leslie); nieces Gail (Bob) Brier, and Ann; grand nephews Alden, and Nolan; and grand nieces Mariah, and Cassidy; cousin Charles (Anneliese) Hall of Hartland, WI; first cousins Michael (Diane), and Tina (Saul) Castello; second cousins Carmen, Rachael and Eric.
Roy was the son of the late Elizabeth and Robert Rodgers. He grew up in Wilmette, IL, graduated from Avoca School, New Trier High School and the University of Illinois, and then joined The Harris Bank in 1961. He moved to San Francisco in 1968 and joined Levi Strauss. In 1972 He successfully started Pacific Blue, Inc., a manufacturer of womenswear clothing. He retired in 1988 and moved to Sebastopol where he resided until his death.
John Stacey ’68 inducts John Wright ’68 into the Wheaton HS Hall of Fame
Last night John Stacey ’68 had the honor of inducting John Wright ’68 into the Wheaton High Schools Alumni Hall of Fame at a ceremony and dinner in Wheaton. John was a grade school, high school and college classmate of John’s… and a Gamma Zeta pledge brother. Very cool! Other Gamma Zeta and Wheaton high schools alumni in attendance were Mike Maher and Dane Luhrsen both ’77s.
Norm Bilsbury ’92 starts new sales training venture
Check out Norm Bilsbury’s ’92 new sales training venture at – http://www.topline.sandler.com/content/show/120386
John Wright ’69 staring for Illini
As previously reported, John Wright ’69 is being inducted into the Wheaton High Schools Hall of Fame this evening. Here’s a throwback picture of John from when he was staring for the Illini in about 1966. Congrats John!
Congrats John Wright ’69 – Selected for Wheaton High Schools Hall of Fame
The Wheaton Community High Schools Alumni Club just announced their 2015 Hall of Fame inductees which include John Wright (Gamma Zeta ’69).
John was a three sport athlete who received All-State accolades in football and track and field. He was the state champ and record holder in the 180 low hurdles in 1964. John excelled in football and track at the University of Illinois garnering six letters and reaping both All- American and Academic All-American honors. Upon graduation, John was the all time U of I and Big Ten historical leading receiver and ranked 5th in NCAA history. Following college, John was drafted at the top of the second round in the NFL by the Atlanta Falcons. Subsequently he was traded to the Detroit Lions where he played for six years. As CEO of the Wright Financial Group, he grew his office from $750 million to over $9 billion of insurance. He was voted the top speaker at the NFL National Rookie Symposium six times. He’ll be formally inducted at the Wheaton High Schools Alumni Association annual dinner and golf outing on September 10 in Wheaton. Congrats John!!
Name this Gamma Zeta Illini Freshman All-American tackle
Throwback Thursday pic of the week – Bruce Dobson ’75
Mike Stine’s ’84 team pre-season #1
Naperville Central head football coach Mike Stine ’84 and his Redhawks open play this weekend as preseason favorites to win arguably the toughest conference in the state. Good luck Mike!!
http://football.dailyherald.com/…/20150826/sports/150829126/
Joe Grazioso ’16 and the Gamma Zeta Mentor and Internship Matching Programs
Joe Grazioso ’16 worked as an intern this past summer at Belmont Bank whose CEO is Bill McCarty ’79. Joe was referred to Bill by his ATO Mentor John Aymond ’80. The following is an excerpt from a note that Joe’s supervisor at the bank passed on about his experience.
“Joe has a tremendous work ethic, with great attention to detail, and routinely demonstrated a self-starter approach to his day-to-day responsibilities at the Bank.
He is a gentleman, someone who listened closely and took notes whenever a new concept was being presented to him.
The Gamma Zeta chapter of ATO is fortunate to have him as a member and I believe his commitment, dedication, and hard work sets a great example for the qualities that ATO promotes as “America’s Leadership Fraternity”, and will continue to contribute and prove beneficial to the long-term success of the House.”
Great work Joe!!
We’ve got some great guys in the house. If you know of internship opportunities at your companies, please pass them on to Dan Passarella ’13 (dpassarella16@gmail.com) and Jim McGuffin ’96 (jmcguffin@2020-4.com) who are the alumni overseeing our Mentor and Internship matching programs respectively and they’ll help match up appropriate candidates with the opportunites.