
To escape criticism - do nothing, say nothing, be nothing
To escape criticism - do nothing, say nothing, be nothing.

Leadership is doing the right things
Management is doing things right; leadership is doing the right things.

Everything should be made as simple as possible, but not one bit simpler
Everything should be made as simple as possible, but not one bit simpler.

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AW Radle Heart Surgery
Well, guys.....
That phone call that I've been waiting for finally came in... !!! My buddy down at the VA just called and informed me that next Tuesday (August 24th) I am to be there at 5:00 AM, prepared to have my heart surgery done. Dr. Chu will be repairing the aneurysm in my aorta as well as replacing my aortic valve.
VA Medical Center2002 Holcombe Boulevard
Houston, Texas 77030
Phone: 713-791-1414
I will have my cell phone with me: 281-467-8499

‘True Merit’ Of SHSU ATOs Recognized
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| SHSU's chapter of Alpha Tau Omega fraternity was recently recognized during the organization's national awards ceremony. With chapter members are (from left) Walt Hughes, national president of ATO; Orin Covell, president the ATO alumni association; Colton Jackson, SHSU chapter treasurer; Josh Hawley, SHSU chapter vice president; Price Howard, SHSU chapter president; and Wynn Smiley, ATO fraternity CEO. |
SHSU’s Alpha Tau Omega fraternity was recognized for its “True Merit” during the organization’s national awards ceremony, held in Orlando, Fla., on Aug. 7.
“The True Merit cup is awarded to the chapters that achieve a very high and effective level of operations, excel at recruitment, community and campus involvement and who’s members embody true merit and high level of excellence in their daily activities,” said Brandon Cooper, ATO chapter adviser and assistant director for Student Activities.

Donations to the Alpha Tau Omega Foundation are Tax Deductible
Under current IRS regulations your contributions to the active Z M Chapter at Sam Houston State, or to our Z M Alumni Association are not allowable deductions. I suggest that if you are seeking a tax deduction, that you consider a gift to the ATO Foundation, for the benefit of the active Zeta Mu Chapter. The Foundation maintains an account for the benefit of the Z M Chapter. Funds from that account helped send three members of the chapter to LeaderShape 2010 this year. The Chapter's access to these funds requires approval of the Chapter BOT.

Thank you to our alumni brothers!
July 14, 2010
Dear Alumni brothers,
Thanks to the generous support through the Zeta Mu Alumni Association, brothers David Kelly, Zach Crowder and myself, attended the May 17-22 session of LeaderShape Institute in Gallant, Alabama. This was the first time any delegates from the Zeta Mu Chapter had attended a LeaderShape conference since re-chartering in 2003.

Hurricane Alex Yields Good Surfing for Brother Kuchta
Brother Geno Chauvin gave us the Heads-Up about brother Steve Kuchta being featured in a Houston TV News story:
Galveston Surfers Ride Alex's Wake
GALVESTON, Tx - Hurricane Alex is far away enough to spare Galveston the destruction, but close enough to kick up the swells. For surfers, it's a perfect storm.

Become a Life Loyal Tau
When you first wore the badge of ATO, you made a powerful statement about who you were and what you believed. No doubt those memories and experiences have stayed with you and contributed to making you who you are today. Whatever it was that first drew you to ATO, something spoke to you about the importance of having the Alpha Tau Omega brotherhood, tradition and values in your life—then, now and forever.
Join a distinguished group of men who proudly display lifelong love and respect for ATO.
