From the 27 founders who established the Order of the Golden Shillelagh nearly 40 years ago to the 1,640 donors who carry the vision forward today, Missouri S&T’s most influential group of contributors continues to grow. On the final night of Minerfest, OGS members gathered to celebrate the spirit of giving – and welcome 34 new members.
“We come together tonight to celebrate friendship, extended family, and the profound impact that the members of the Order of the Golden Shillelagh have on our university,” said Chancellor Schrader. “What a privilege it is to shine the spotlight on the giving legacy that defines this group. Your generosity is an affirmation of our shared purpose: changing lives through education.”
After dinner, the chancellor formally welcomed each new member to OGS. Then the role reversed as OGS Executive Committee Chairman Hugh Cole, EMgt’72, had the honor of inducting Chancellor Schrader and her husband, Jeff. “Their commitment to Missouri S&T reaches beyond their role as high-profile ambassadors,” he said in welcoming them to OGS.
The evening also spotlighted 39 OGS members advancing to a new level of giving. With gifts and pledges of more than $3.9 million this year, the members of OGS continue to be Missouri S&T’s greatest partners in progress. To view and download photos from this year’s OGS Dinner and other MinerFest activities, click here.
OGS proudly recognized 34 new members at the MinerFest celebration. Pictured above are: (Top row, left to right) Carl Schmitz, Rosemary Grana, Dominic Grana, Tom Hayden, Katie Kuehn, and Matt Crinnian, (Bottom row, left to right) Jeff Schrader, Cheryl B. Schrader, Bill McAllister, Connie McAllister, Phyllis Murphy, Jim Murphy, Paul Stigall, and Ed Bradley, Jr.
New members:
Bradley and Sue Aman
Michael and Donna Apprill
Donald and Rose Marie Bartel
Daniel S. Belcher
James O. Bondi
R. Tim and Leigh Ann Bradley
John E. Evans
Brett Hanke
Stephen and Janet McVeigh
Ed and Anne Midden
Mike and Charlotte Perry
Norman and Lois Pooker
Rebecca Pooker
Eric and Inge Potts
David and Arlene Raterman
Walt and Eva Reed
Lou and Ruth Rephlo
Mark and Angie Rolufs
Nathan and Brenda Rues
David and Carol Schepers
Carl Schmitz
David and Darlene Wang
Chris and Marsha Wilson
Michael and Linda Woessner
Steven Eric Young
In addition to honoring 34 new members, OGS recognized the steadfast support of 39 members who advanced to a higher claghn level. Pictured above are: (Top row, left to right) Jim Van Buren, Karen Van Buren and Helene Hardy-Pierce. (Bottom row, left to right) Barbara Leonard, Jim Leonard, Nancy Brackhahn, Don Brackhahn, Marcia Ridley and Jack Ridley.
Advancing Members:
Matthew S. Balven
Robert and Lenca Bartel
Bob and June Berry
Andrew and Lisa Marie Bonnot
Jeffrey D. and Lisa Cawlfield
Matteo Coco
Thomas E. Cook
Roger and Sandra Dorf
Donald J. Dowling, Jr.
John O. and Dianne Farmer
H. William and Jeanne Flood
Alden and Eileen Hacker
Jon and Barbara Jansky
Gregory and Sharon Lang
H. John Lutz
Don and Lina Madison
Terry and Susan McCallister
Don and Mary McGovern
Randy and Mary Moss
Bob and Linda Mueller
Zeb and Harriet Nash
Danton and Loretta Paulson
Gregory and Della Skannal
James and Francine Sowers
Anthony and Leisa Stevens
Daniel and Diane Stutts
David and Mary Suiter
Selden and Joyce Trimble
Thomas and Carol Voss
Dick and Susan Watson-Hajjar
Rob and Kathy Williams
Benjamin and Brenda Winter
John and Carol Wolf