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Jim Tanner ’79 Cycling across UK

jim-tanner.jpgJim Tanner '79 and his 12 year-old son Luke are riding a tandem bicycle for 1,000 miles betweenLands End in Cornwall, UK to John O'Groats in Scotland to raise money for cancer research.

They started on August 2nd and hope to complete the ride in 10 days. They are riding totally unassisted, relying solely on each other for company, momentum and courage. To meet their goal, they will have to ride approximately 100 miles per day at an average speed of 12 miles per hour with plenty of hills along the way to test their resolve.

Jim, who is a 50 year-old investment manager, and Luke are making this gruelling journey to raise money for The Royal Marsden hospital in London and its new Children's and Teenage Cancer Centre. When completed, it will be Europe's leading facility for children and teenagers. Jim, his wife Victoria and their seven children formerly lived in London before moving to Baharain two years ago.

Nearly two years ago Luke was told that a close friend of his had been diagnosed with a cancerous brain tumour. Foruntately he is now well on his way to recovery but during his illness he spent a considerable amount of time at the Royal Marsden hospital. It was this that encouraged Luke to raise money for The Royal Marsden Cancer Campaign.

Jim said: "Having done previous fundraising activities, I know what a difference it makes, when you're feeling exhausted, to be cycling for a cause you really believe in. I reassured Luke that when he thought of his friend and the amazing treatment he received, this would spur him on towards the finish line.

Jim was spotlighted in the Spring 2009 Hi-Bazoo. He can be reached after the ride at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

If you would like to sponsor Jim and Luke on their tandem bicycle ride, please visit http://just giving.com/luke-james-pedalpower.

 
Gone With Another Year

On Tuesday, April 27th, Indiana Beta heldtheir annual scholarship banquet at the house. It was a packed house honoring another successful year in Bloomington. Among the accomplishmentswere the beginning of a house points system, brother involvement on campus andfinally an introduction of a grieve board. 

Many awards were given out as well including the Bradley Henniger Scholarship. The person was voted by the Chapter as "the junior who has been the most ready to assist his fraternity brothers." Bradley Henninger was a 1997 initiate who died in 2001.

This years winner is newly elected President Dan Yeoman. Previous winners of the Henniger Scholarship include:
2009 Brandon Lucas, 2008 Adam Mercer, 2007 Jordan Roraus, 2006 Raef Chenery, 2005 Chris Mueller, 2004 Eric Stewart, 2003 Mark Richardson, 2002 Derrick Young and Rodney Wead.

Each year, approximately $45,000 of scholarship funds are distributed to members of the Chapter, primarily based on academic performance.  The funds are provided from a bequest by Ross Hazeltine '35 and other alumni gifts.  This year's Hazeltine scholarship winners were: Scott Anderson, Peter Compton-Craig, Ross Ehmke, Ethan Gundry, Stephen Kamin, Patrick Kinn, David Leightner, Barndon Lucas, Tyler Lucas, Kyle Mackey, Daniel Mapes and Taylor Potts.

Additional Chapter Scholarship awards went to Sean Hamlin,Zach Mikos, Michael Mowrer and Spencer Springer.

Senior Brandon Lucas was recognized for winnning a Solon E. Summerfield Scholarship from the Endowment Fund of Phi Kappa Psi.

Two new awards were given this year.  The Fall 1973 Pledge Class Scholarship was presented to Richard Young, and the Indiana BetaHouse Corp. presented a new "Phi Psi of the Year" award to alumnus Kent Agness '69 for his efforts as Chairman of the Breaking Away Capital Campaign.
 
Another Little 500 Week Comes to a Close

This last weekend was the 60th running of the Little 500. This years riders that placed 9th were seniors Dan Brown, Adam Mercer, Pat O'Hara and junior Pat Kinn. The guys battled through a race that had a thunder and lightning delay. Then the final 100 laps were turned under a downpour of rain. The weather did not cooperate but these teams battled.

It was also a special weekend for alumni. Over 15 guys from the 1960s returned Saturday for the race, along with dozens of other alums.

coach john miller '52 & rider don button '52 participated in the 1st little 500.jpg

Among those in attendance were those two above, Coach John Miller '52 & Rider Don Button '52 who participated in the 1st Little 500

Thanks for your support.
 
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