Brotherly Gatherings and Homecoming
Randy Plank, August 2019
Last November, 25 Theta-Xi Brothers from the 1972-76 era at TSU gathered in Birmingham, AL for a weekend to rally around Mike ("Bear") Kolbus who is working through some health issues. That gathering was called the "Bear Hug" and was thoroughly enjoyed by the attendees, most of whom had not seen each other for more than 30 years. It was amazing how the old house personas, trash talk, and stories magically and instantly came back to life.
Our Brotherly bonds and relationships are really something special. This fall, there will be another rally event at the house for Dave ("Doc") Stewart. This gathering is called "Doc's House Call" and will coincide with Trine's Homecoming weekend October 4 - 6. Below is the agenda for Doc's House Call and some hyperlinks to get more information and to register with TU. It is sure to be another fun and rewarding gathering with many Brotherly bonds rekindled and stories and laughs shared with Doc. Hope to see you at Doc's House Call! All alums and actives welcome!

* Attendance at the Touchstone Dinner is a fun opportunity to socialize with TU Board Trustees (many of whom are our loyal Kappa Sigma Brothers), with TU Administration honcho's, and with returning Brothers and other Alumni. The after Dinner program showcases the school's progress and future plans, and recognizes outstanding achievement and generosity in support of TU. No charge at all for attendance (open bar!), but you must register for the Dinner on TU's Homecoming website. The fraternity with most registered Touchstone Dinner attendees wins the annual Homecoming Cup. Dinner dress is semi-formal / sport coat. We're encouraging all our Theta-Xi Alums returning for Doc's House Call to register on TU's website for Homecoming and for the Touchstone Dinner, then at least go and enjoy the lively Touchstone happy hour and delicious free dinner - program optional.
Important Related Homecoming Links
Trine University Homecoming Agenda 2019 Link
Homecoming Registration Link
Touchstone Dinner Registration at Busse/Steel Dynamics, Inc. Athletic and Recreation Center Link
Touchstone Dinner Registration
On Line Registration Link Opening Monday August 12, 2019 Or to register by phone, contact Maureen Bernath at 260.665.4834 or at bernathm@trine.edu.
Photos from the Bear Hug November 11, 2018

L-R, Rock Tyson, Randy Plank, Duane Hoke, Randy Copler, Bill McNeil. Background, Jeff Gilman
L to R: Mike "Bear" Kolbus, Tom "Cub" Kolbus, Jeff Gilman, Brian Hagerich, Roy Charleswood
L to R: Frank Crea, Duane Hoke, Steve Lesher and Larry Miller
L to R: Scott Bond, Frank Lubich, Rock Tyson, Mike Brown, Larry Sinclair, Mark Houser, Background: Phil Smock, Keith Turner, Randy Coplen
L to R: Joe Malpiedi and Mark Houser
Top Row: Frank Crea, Joe Malpiedi, Larry Sinclair
2nd Row: Roy Charleswood, Rock Tyson, Steve Lesher
3rd Row:
Mike Brown, Randy Coplen, Kieth Turner
4th Row: Ed Buker,
Frank Lubich, Mark Houser, Phil Smock
5th Row: Rick Robertson, Duane Hoke, Mikie McNeil
6th Row: Ron Thomas, Jeff Gilman, Brian Hagerich
Front Row: Larry Miller, Tom (Cub) Kolbus
Left Rail: Randy Plank, Right Rail: Jeff Hall,
Far Right: Mike (Bear) Kolbus
L to R: Phil Smock, Keith Turner, and Randy Coplen
L to R: Frank Lubich and Eric Kreutziger
1976
L to R: Linda Goldinger and Rick Bartuska
1976