Sail away...

Hello brothers far and wide,

I just wanted to give you all a little taste of sunny Florida in the month of November. Having graduated from the University of West Florida in December of 2005, I quickly got a job at Eglin Air Force Base as a Software Engineer. No government jokes please, because most people are amazed as to how much work I have to do working for the civil service.

I have been sailing quite a bit lately and I love it. I am slowly going to move up in ship size, but for now, 14' is great to take out into the bay (haven't tried the Gulf yet). This particular lesson was with UI alum Greg Frankamp and his dad on vacation from Idaho. Like the shirt? Represent!!!

I am currently taking classes in my spare time through the University of Florida (go Gators) for my Masters degree and I distinctly remember why I was so happy to have finally graduated. Classes are not fun, but the reward is worth it. I just wish I was done with school once and for all!

I have been trying to get in touch with the "old-timers": Yuri, Ian, Ross, Kyle, Pemberton, etc. If you have ANY of their contact information (email, address, phone) then please let me know at joebrodie@gmail.com

I plan on eventually making the trek down to UF's Theta Chi one of these days and represent, but I really don't know when that will happen.

And for a quick recap:
Joe Brodersen - 1
Girlfriend/Spouse - 0
Car - 1
Sailboat - 1
House - 0
Age - 26

Update from a Theta Chi at OSU

Although I pledged Theta Chi at Idaho fall of 2002, I am finishing out my undergraduate career on exchange at Oregon State University. It's been an unexpected blessing getting to know the men of the Sigma chapter. Their chapter of Theta Chi was the second this side of the Mississippi. As they've had the same facility throughout the duration, the Sigma men have inherited a lot of history and a lot of upkeep.




Here I celebrate with Sigma chapter after "jump", which is synonymous to our bid day.

My time in Corvallis has been fun, but as it continues to rain I'm looking forward to moving on to a permanent job. With a business degree in information systems, I'm left looking for other plans as my first choice with Safeco Insurance, the company I interned with, didn't work out.

That's all I have for update right now. I'll keep you posted as changes come.
Also, if you're an alumnus of Theta Chi at Idaho, please send me an e-mail. I'd love for you to contribute an update to our blog. Reach me hornbacher@idahovandals.com

Theta Chi for life!
-Ben Hornbacher 549