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Texas Pike - Beta Mu Chapter

Founded in 1920, we have more than 100 years of history at The University of Texas. Having initiated more than 3,000 members, and an active chapter of 125 members, we rank in the top 10 of all Pike chapters.

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Beta Mu Alumni Association

ONCE A PIIKE, ALWAYS A PIKE!

In 2022, we launched the official Beta Mu Alumni Association to formalize our activities and to support the chapter and deepen our ties to our alumni brothers.

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Thanks to these leaders for representing Beta Mu at the fraternity`s international convention in Las Vegas this week.

These multi-day, bi-annual conventions are the fraternity`s official business meeting, award presentations and election of officers. Legislation is debated and passed and other formal business conducted to guide the organization for the next two years.

Beta Mu chapter was recognized with the top scholarship award for its 15th successive year, the 100 man chapter award, recognition for 100% student support of the PIKE Foundation, and top recruiting award for large university chapters. 🏆

The state of the international fraternity is very strong. PIKE today has the largest number of undergraduates, 17,000, of any other college fraternity. Thanks to outgoing international president Larry Eby `88 (Southeast Missouri, Epsilon Iota) for leading this incredible growth during his term. And congratulations to incoming international president Matthew Greco `03 (Chapman, Theta Psi).

Thanks as well to our Russ Keene `80 for serving as our alumni delegate at convention.

#rushpike

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Thanks to these leaders for representing Beta Mu at the fraternity's international convention in Las Vegas this week.

These multi-day, bi-annual conventions are the fraternity's official business meeting, award presentations and election of officers. Legislation is debated and passed and other formal business conducted to guide the organization for the next two years.

Beta Mu chapter was recognized with the top scholarship award for its 15th successive year, the 100 man chapter award, recognition for 100% student support of the PIKE Foundation, and top recruiting award for large university chapters. 🏆

The state of the international fraternity is very strong. PIKE today has the largest number of undergraduates, 17,000, of any other college fraternity. Thanks to outgoing international president Larry Eby '88 (Southeast Missouri, Epsilon Iota) for leading this incredible growth during his term. And congratulations to incoming international president Matthew Greco '03 (Chapman, Theta Psi).

Thanks as well to our Russ Keene '80 for serving as our alumni delegate at convention.

#rushpike

Congratulations to Robert Howden `80 who has been named Texas` 116th Secretary of State by Governor Greg Abbott.

The Secretary of State`s duties include serving as the state`s international liaison and chief of protocol, and as chief elections officer. The office is the official repository of all state and corporate commercial records.

Robert has served in economic development and legislative affairs roles for several Texas governors, including his current role as senior advisor to Governor Abbott. He has also managed his own independent public affairs firm advocating for corporate clients in the state Capitol.

Congratulations to Robert on this appointment as Secretary of State and his distinguished public affairs career. 🤘🏼

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Congratulations to Robert Howden '80 who has been named Texas' 116th Secretary of State by Governor Greg Abbott.

The Secretary of State's duties include serving as the state's international liaison and chief of protocol, and as chief elections officer. The office is the official repository of all state and corporate commercial records.

Robert has served in economic development and legislative affairs roles for several Texas governors, including his current role as senior advisor to Governor Abbott. He has also managed his own independent public affairs firm advocating for corporate clients in the state Capitol.

Congratulations to Robert on this appointment as Secretary of State and his distinguished public affairs career. 🤘🏼

Save the date October 16 for our fall alumni gathering and Beta Mu Legends Awards presentation. 🤘🏼

Join fellow alumni, family and the chapter members for a special evening of cocktails (6pm) and dinner (7pm) at the Pike House on Friday evening before the Texas - Florida game. 🐂🐊

$50 alumni dues per alum and includes one spouse/guest. Additional guests are $25.

Younger alumni under age 26 are $25.

Underwriting support is welcomed to make for a memorable evening - and stay tuned for Alumni Association announcement on this year`s Legends Awards winners.

RSVP to alumni@texaspike.com and pay via Venmo @ TexasPikes

#onceapikealwaysapike
#hookemhorns

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Save the date October 16 for our fall alumni gathering and Beta Mu Legends Awards presentation. 🤘🏼

Join fellow alumni, family and the chapter members for a special evening of cocktails (6pm) and dinner (7pm) at the Pike House on Friday evening before the Texas - Florida game. 🐂🐊

$50 alumni dues per alum and includes one spouse/guest. Additional guests are $25.

Younger alumni under age 26 are $25.

Underwriting support is welcomed to make for a memorable evening - and stay tuned for Alumni Association announcement on this year's Legends Awards winners.

RSVP to alumni@texaspike.com and pay via Venmo @ TexasPikes

#onceapikealwaysapike
#hookemhorns

Following the fantastic Houston alumni golf tournament in May, it`s now time to gather alums in Dallas- Fort Worth to celebrate summer. 🤘🏼

Join fellow alumni on August 4 in Dallas for end of the day refreshments and snacks and brotherhood. We will receive an update from chapter officers and rush chair as well.

RSVP to alumni@texaspike.com and pay via Venmo @ TexasPikes

Big thanks to a growing Host Committee for helping underwrite the event: Jeremy Camp `03; Cinco Cocke `80; Bob Dedman `78; Josh Devin `07; Marcus Fettinger `03; Jeff Hinson `74; Matt Hoover `12; Kip Hyde `82; Rick Jackson `83; Russ Keene `80; Gianni LaBarba `96; Jay Lucas `76; Matt Mitchell `84; Conner Mowles `07; Chase Perry `90; Max Sellers `10; JD Swancoat `12; Matthew Stusick `19; Mac Tichenor `74; and Steve Tiemann `77. Additional underwriting is welcomed!

(*Also note Fall alumni event set for Friday, October 16 in Austin. Reception, dinner and Legends Awards night before the Texas-Florida game.*)

#onceapikealwaysapike
#hookemhorns🐂

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Following the fantastic Houston alumni golf tournament in May, it's now time to gather alums in Dallas- Fort Worth to celebrate summer. 🤘🏼

Join fellow alumni on August 4 in Dallas for end of the day refreshments and snacks and brotherhood. We will receive an update from chapter officers and rush chair as well.

RSVP to alumni@texaspike.com and pay via Venmo @ TexasPikes

Big thanks to a growing Host Committee for helping underwrite the event: Jeremy Camp '03; Cinco Cocke '80; Bob Dedman '78; Josh Devin '07; Marcus Fettinger '03; Jeff Hinson '74; Matt Hoover '12; Kip Hyde '82; Rick Jackson '83; Russ Keene '80; Gianni LaBarba '96; Jay Lucas '76; Matt Mitchell '84; Conner Mowles '07; Chase Perry '90; Max Sellers '10; JD Swancoat '12; Matthew Stusick '19; Mac Tichenor '74; and Steve Tiemann '77. Additional underwriting is welcomed!

(*Also note Fall alumni event set for Friday, October 16 in Austin. Reception, dinner and Legends Awards night before the Texas-Florida game.*)

#onceapikealwaysapike
#hookemhorns🐂

Saturday morning`s Beta Mu golf tournament was an absolute blast.

Tournament co-organizer Cinco Cocke `80 said, "We played the beautiful Memorial Park golf course, home to Tour events. Thirty-six alums and four actives representing six decades of our brotherhood thoroughly enjoyed the day. It was great fun and will certainly become an annual event." ⛳️

Thanks to Tucker Graves `78 serving as the colorful First Tee announcer, and congratulations to Tom Peel `73 winner of closest to the pin on Hole 2. And no surprise two actives won the tournament - Ryan Keh and Clayton Lindley with a low net score of 51! 🤘🏼Well done !

John Rathmell `75 spoke for many, "Let`s keep the momentum going in events such as this. Bringing alumni and actives together matters."

Matt Hoover `12 came in from Dallas and said, "It was a blast playing. I hope we keep this going and I want to help plan one in Dallas soon."

The event raised $1,200 for our Alumni Association treasury. Thanks to all for playing and stay tuned for more Alumni Association events in the days ahead. 👍🏻

#onceapikealwaysapike

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Saturday morning's Beta Mu golf tournament was an absolute blast.

Tournament co-organizer Cinco Cocke '80 said, "We played the beautiful Memorial Park golf course, home to Tour events. Thirty-six alums and four actives representing six decades of our brotherhood thoroughly enjoyed the day. It was great fun and will certainly become an annual event." ⛳️

Thanks to Tucker Graves '78 serving as the colorful First Tee announcer, and congratulations to Tom Peel '73 winner of closest to the pin on Hole 2. And no surprise two actives won the tournament - Ryan Keh and Clayton Lindley with a low net score of 51! 🤘🏼Well done !

John Rathmell '75 spoke for many, "Let's keep the momentum going in events such as this. Bringing alumni and actives together matters."

Matt Hoover '12 came in from Dallas and said, "It was a blast playing. I hope we keep this going and I want to help plan one in Dallas soon."

The event raised $1,200 for our Alumni Association treasury. Thanks to all for playing and stay tuned for more Alumni Association events in the days ahead. 👍🏻

#onceapikealwaysapike

The field is set for the Beta Mu Houston golf classic on Saturday May 9. 40 golfers: 36 alums across six decades and four active players. The tourney promises to be a lot of fun! ⛳️

Thanks to tournament committee Cinco Cocke `80, Jon Jones `77 and Steve Winter `82 for organizing.

Tucker Graves `78 will be judging the best dressed golfer and thanks to Jon Jones `77 for providing a closest to the pin prize and a tournament ballcap! 🤘🏼

Hat tip to Cinco Cocke `80 and Russ Keene `80 for underwriting the actives` green fees, and Johnny Rathmell `76 and Cinco hosting the actives meals/beverages. 🤠

Nongolfers are welcome for lunch at Becks Prime at the course.

#hitemstraight

#whereisjimnantz

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The field is set for the Beta Mu Houston golf classic on Saturday May 9. 40 golfers: 36 alums across six decades and four active players. The tourney promises to be a lot of fun! ⛳️

Thanks to tournament committee Cinco Cocke '80, Jon Jones '77 and Steve Winter '82 for organizing.

Tucker Graves '78 will be judging the best dressed golfer and thanks to Jon Jones '77 for providing a closest to the pin prize and a tournament ballcap! 🤘🏼

Hat tip to Cinco Cocke '80 and Russ Keene '80 for underwriting the actives' green fees, and Johnny Rathmell '76 and Cinco hosting the actives meals/beverages. 🤠

Nongolfers are welcome for lunch at Becks Prime at the course.

#hitemstraight

#whereisjimnantz

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Announcement to all Beta Mu Alumni:

The Beta Mu Building Co. will hold its Annual Meeting on Sunday, March 8, 2026 at 9:00 am at 2400 Leon.

Election for two of the five board seats will occur to replace two retiring members. We’re grateful for the longtime service of Dr. Jim Shaw and Wayne Lott to the brotherhood and the property.🤘🏼

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