Oregon State

A Letter From the Association President

Scholarship, Leadership, Fellowship

Every FarmHouse Chapter member becomes familiar with these central attributes scholarship, leadership and fellowship as they pursue their degree.  For myself, the FarmHouse experience at Oregon State University inspired me to strengthen each of these attributes resulting in strength of character. Likened to a three-strand cord, FarmHouse fosters personal development by upholding scholarship, leadership and fellowship, which cannot easily be broken and gets stronger with time.  Scholarship, a university priority, develops excellence and a strong work ethic. With success, you develop a life-long passion for growth and learning. Leadership requires individuals to take initiative—doing the right thing, at the right time, without being asked. FarmHouse Fraternity, our families, communities and nation fail with the absence of strong leaders. At the heart of fellowship is true fraternalism; “giving of oneself for the betterment of others.” As chapter members, we see this as sacrifice—of time, pleasures and comforts. Beyond university life, true fraternalism gives way to an understanding that all people yearn to contribute in a valuable way. By way of service to others, our communities get stronger and the world becomes a better place. I am grateful for the many ways FarmHouse Fraternity has shaped my life. 

The Oregon State FarmHouse Association aspires to be the essential connection between the OSU FarmHouse Chapter and their alumni. Fellowship is key, maintaining connections that foster lifelong friendships with a shared purpose of building men in our communities. In 2022, we created more opportunities for alumni to communicate and connect with one another. I am looking forward to another exciting calendar in 2023, with the goal that more FarmHouse alumni will join us for alumni/chapter events.   Our next major event is Founder’s Day, April 15, 2023.  Also, we will continue to schedule alumni hosted events in the summer months and homecoming in the fall.  

I want to thank you personally for supporting FarmHouse men as our chapter continues to grow. As you know, the chapter and the association cannot thrive without your continued support. As alumni, there are several ways you can support FarmHouse at OSU.  

FINANCIALLY 
1) Your tax-deductible gifts to the FarmHouse Foundation supports grants and scholarships that directly benefit the FH Members at OSU. 
2) Your annual dues of $50.00 to the alumni association support alumni events and vital recruitment activities for the chapter.

VOLUNTEER 
1) Association board positions – 2023 is an election year for the association board.  Please consider serving with us in this way. 
2) Host an event – this is essentially the best way to bring FarmHouse men together in your local area; at your home, or a popular gathering place. 
3) Chapter support – attend meetings and become an advisor. 
4) RSVP – attend planned alumni/chapter events.

I am thankful to all of you for making attendance the highest Oregon State FarmHouse has seen to date.  

Fraternally,

Gary Moss OR ‘86

Oregon State FarmHouse Association President