November 1992, student union, University of Idaho, 16 young men are initiated as colony members into what is to become the Beta Phi chapter of Alpha Gamma Rho. A long time dream of AGR alumni at Idaho became a reality and this new neophyte is launched. Ten years of ups and downs, frustrations, dreams, worry, tears, pride, and achievements, supported by a strong foundation of concerned alumni and a goal that was never lost sight of has endured. The “critical mass” has evolved and Beta Phi
at the University of Idaho is a campus presence.

Moscow, Idaho, October 26, 2002. Homecoming Day, University of Idaho. Members of the Beta Phi Chapter have been up most of the night preparing the float for the annual Homecoming Day parade. As the parade begins it is a cool 28 degrees, but the sun is up and promises a glorious day for all of the festivities. There are over 100 entries, the AGR float among them. Following the parade the alumni gather at the chapter house for their annual membership meeting and election of board members and officers. Transition over time passes the reins of the alumni association over to an alumni board consisting of totally Beta Phi alumni. This is a true indicator of progress.

Following the football game, the chapter members, with friends, wives, many parents, alumni and special guests from the University staff gather for the first ten-year anniversary celebration. The program began with a buffet dinner followed by presentations from the current and first board presidents, the colony adviser, the first and current Noble Rulers, and special presentations to alumni whose contributions have truly made the difference. The program ended with special music and entertainment supplied by the chapter members. What an evening, what a day, what a remarkable first ten-year experience this has been. A sense of great pride was felt by those who are but a small part of what the effort of many has produced. Certainly the most rewarding part of the celebration was seeing the reunion of friends, the smiles, the hugs, a tear here and there, the rebirth of wonderful memories the returning Beta Phi alumni experienced that evening. It was a sterling example of what Alpha Gamma Rho’s lifelong brotherhood is all about for the current chapter members of the fraternity. Need there be more said?
 

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