Alpha Gamma Rho – Beta Gamma

Beta Gamma Chapter Brothers

Upcoming Events

Ducks Unlimited Banquet – March 27, 2026

The brothers of AGR Beta Gamma are proud to continue building the Platteville Ducks Unlimited chapter right here in our community. What started three years ago with just 15 brothers helping launch the organization has grown into our third annual Ducks Unlimited Banquet, fully organized and run by AGR members. This event is about more than a banquet. It’s about conservation, brotherhood, and creating another tradition that brings alumni and undergraduates together in Platteville. We would love to see increased alumni and community involvement this year as we continue to grow this chapter and support the mission of Ducks Unlimited.

If you’re interested in attending, purchasing tickets, or learning more, please use the link or QR code below, or contact (715) 299-5259 or (715)-216-6891 for additional information.

Beta Gamma Founder’s Day Event – Saturday April 18, 2026

It’s that time. Time for the Beta Gamma’s Founder’s Day celebration. This year our event will be held on Saturday April 18th in Platteville.

The agenda for the day is as follows:

(Summary of key meeting topics)

Everyone is invited to attend these events. Please reach out to Gary Klug at klughihamp@tm.net or (712) 202-4461 if you are planning on attending in person. We just need to know who is attending for meal arrangements.

For those that would like to attend the meeting, but won’t be able to be there in person, we will be following-up with an additional email providing both the Zoom meeting link as well as the instructions to allow meeting access. Please be on the look-out for this additional email. 

Looking forward to seeing everyone at our annual celebration.

55th Anniversary Celebration – Saturday, March 13th, 2027

Brothers, mark your calendars! We’re excited to announce that the 55th Beta Gamma-Alpha Gamma Rho Anniversary will be held on Saturday, March 13th, 2027 in Platteville, Wisconsin! It’ll be a great time to reconnect with your fellow brothers, reminisce about the good old days and see how the chapter is thriving. Platteville holds a special place in our AGR history, and we can’t wait to gather there once again. More details regarding the location, schedule of events, and registration information will be shared in the coming months. In the meantime, spread the word and start making plans to join us for this milestone reunion. We look forward to seeing you in Platteville!

Latest News

Mike and Lynn Martz: Partners from the start – FarmProgress.com – 3-3-26

These 2026 Prairie Farmer Master Farmers from Maple Park, Ill., exemplify teamwork and innovation, building a thriving farm operation rooted in family, faith and a commitment to advancing Illinois agriculture and conservation efforts.

PARTNERS: “I way over-married,” Mike Martz said of his wife, Lynn. “There isn’t anything she won’t tackle. In 1996, when she had to take over the grain operation, she said ‘I’ll do it.’ When we were short a semi driver, she said ‘I’ll go get a CDL and I’ll do it.’ She’s just incredible.” 

Read the entire article by clicking the linked title. Great personal & Platteville AGR story!

2026 Undergraduate Executive Team

Congratulations to our newly elected officer team for the upcoming year!

Noble Ruler- Grant Otter

VNR Recruitment- Kurt Zimmerman

VNR Membership Development- Sam Martin

VNR Alumni Relations- Tyce Bettenhausen

VNR Finance- Payton Bunger

VNR Planning- Derek Schwartzlow

VNR Operations- Jonas Jandrin

VNR Scholarship- Braden Rogers

VNR Activities- Owen Trone

Public Relations- Jack Tarnutzer

Provisions- Sam Wolf and Tony Miller

AGR Sickle & Sheaf Fall 2025 – The Harvest Report (page 18 – 25)

This Harvest includes Fraternal Excellence Awards, messages from scholarship recipients, campaign updates and more.

Fraternal Excellence Awards – Every chapter can earn recognitions for achieving excellence in the following categories:

The Beta Gamma Chapter was awarded the GOLD STATUS!

2025 Scholarship Recipients – The Educational Foundation offers 12 national scholarships annually…each is based on the individual’s pursuit of excellence in scholarship and leadership, and for his contributions to community and Fraternity…

J. Wayne Rehn Animal Science Scholarship – Established to encourage excellence in academics among brothers majoring in pre- veterinary medicine or animal science who are sophomores or juniors living in a chapter’s residence.

Beta Gamma recipient – Ethan Bode

Lifetime Giving Levels – The following Lifetime Giving Levels recognize donors with a cumulative lifetime giving…

Alpha Gamma Rho Scholarship Fund

The Beta Gamma Alumni Board is pleased to announce that the Fund Raising Committee has engaged with the UW-Platteville Foundation to establish the “Alpha Gamma Rho Scholarship Fund” at UWP. Now those interested in making a contribution can support both UWP and Beta Gamma AGR by donating to this fund. 

The Platteville Foundation is in the midst of their fall campaign and student volunteers are making calls for the foundation requesting contributions. If you choose to make a gift to UWP now or at another time you have the option to direct your gift to the AGR Scholarship Fund.

The scholarships generated by this new fund held at UW-Platteville along with the Beta Gamma and Dennis Valstad Scholarships funds held at National AGR will enable us to attract more quality young men to join AGR and further to our mission of “Making Better Men. Please consider directing your gift to these scholarship funds when making a gift to either UWP or National AGR.

Fraternally,

Beta Gamma Fundraising Committee

Ken Gibson, Scott Laufenberg, Brian Donnely, Jay Long, Michael Long, Dave Ward, Bob Janes, Ken Fiedler, Jeff Bode