About Beta Round Up
The History of Beta Theta Pi Round Up
The origins of Round Up trace back to the days of the Aggie Cowboys. On the last night of formal recruitment, the active Cowboys took prospective members out to a rodeo arena and had the “future Cowboys” wrestle steers and ride small bulls. In the late 90’s Beta Theta Pi decided to return to its Aggie Cowboy roots and bring back Round Up. This time the event, which featured a calf scramble, a greased pig contest, semi-pro bull riding and live Texas country music, raised money for philanthropic efforts. The first year, crowds of close 5,000 people came out to Snook to see the likes of Roger Creager, Robert Earl Keen and Jerry Jeff Walker making it a huge success.
Beta Round Up in 2008!
The Aggie Betas are returning to tradition once again this year, bringing back the philanthropy event Beta Round Up. This year, all money raised will be in support of our Veterans. With the current conflict overseas and the recent events concerning the under funding of Veterans’ care facilities, our Veterans are in desperate need of proper care once they return home. All proceeds from this event will support the Texas Chapter Paralyzed Veterans of America, a congressionally chartered veteran’s service organization founded in 1946. This event will have a real rodeo feel, featuring a greased pig contest, barbeque, and bull riding by area amateurs. The highlight of the afternoon will be a Texas Country Music artist not yet determined and a Calf Scramble where girls from various student organizations across Texas A&M will compete for to win over $300 in prizes. Beta has a very dedicated committee that is determined to make Roundup a great success. Our chapter is very excited about this new event and the chance to give back to the men and women who have so bravely served our country. We are seeking support from the Texas A&M and Bryan/College Station communities, as well as parents and Alumni to reach our goal of $10,000. With your help we are confident that our 1st Annual Beta Roundup will be a success. We hope that you will consider supporting us with a donation today. We appreciate your support.
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Or, checks can be made payable to "Beta Round Up" and mailed to:
Beta Theta Pi 1329 Canyon Creek Cr College Station, TX 77840 |
