Delta Tau Delta's magazine, The Rainbow.

1. E-RAINBOW
DELTA TAU DELTA INTERNATIONAL FRATERNITY
SPRING 2012
Celebrating
Fraternity and
Brotherhood

2. LETTER
FROM THE EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT
“Faithful friends are a sturdy shelter; whoever finds one finds a
treasure.” — From the Book of Sirach
Funerals, as difficult as they At the funeral of Trish Dowell, her hus-
may be, are nevertheless uplifting band, Tony Dowell, spoke eloquently about
to the human spirit. their 24 years together. Their love affair
In a recent 24-hour period I started late in their college years at a Delt
attended funerals for people who, party with her sorority. Those listening to the
in the hearts of their sorrowed remembrance included several men who
families and friends, were taken came of age in the Delt chapter when Tony
far too early – a 22-year-old un- was a two-term president. They were at the
dergraduate Delt and the 45- same party, and they came to the wedding
year-old wife of a dear Delt friend which followed just a year later. Now at mid-
of more than 25 years. The stu- dle age, they traveled from across the Mid-
dent passed away suddenly; the west to be with their friend again. One of the
mother of four was taken after a men interrupted his family’s spring break
painful 10-month battle with trip, flying on short notice from Florida to In-
colon cancer. diana, to attend. Bonds made as young men
carry forward through life.
Both funerals were well-at-
tended and included numerous The widower’s remarks came after his
children, ages 13 to 19, gave their own
By Jim Russell
Delts. More than 30 undergradu-
(Purdue University, 1975)
ates drove three hours from their poignant comments about their mother, a vi-
Executive Vice President
campus at mid-week to attend brant woman who fought mightily despite a
the funeral of their brother. Ob- grim diagnosis. Tony concluded his remarks
serving them comfort his family and each by reassuring their children in a most public
other was gratifying and truly spoke of words way. “There’s a reason we have two eyes,” he
Delts know well: “goodness of heart . . . gen- said. “If one gets poked out, you can still see.
erosity . . . thoughtfulness of others.” I will be that eye.”
As with Delt Ritual, the various rituals of As with that father whose life has
our life provide meaning. Attending funerals changed forever, we have the opportunity to
and comforting the afflicted is a learned be- depend on each other as brothers to cele-
havior. Funerals, while never easy, also serve brate successes and to help us navigate life’s
to jar us from our daily routines. Often, they challenges. That extends far beyond our time
cause us to take stock of our own lives. Dur- in college together. Having been to many
ing the celebration of Daniel Bauder’s life, the Delt funerals, from students to national pres-
priest shared in his homily, “This is an alarm idents, it’s clear we treasure and cling to
clock, a wake-up call to what is most impor- these friendships. Delta Tau Delta truly
tant in our life . . . our family, our friends, liv- serves as an abiding influence in our lives.
ing life joyfully.” Brotherhood sustains us.
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3. The Rainbow
CONTENTS THE RAINBOW | VOLUME 136, NO. 2 | SPRING 2012
PUBLISHER
Jim Russell
4 Fraternity Snapshots
Insert topics he
5 Foundation Updates
EDITOR
Brook Pritchett
International Officers Insert re
Alan G. Brackett President
Travis O. Rockey Vice President and Ritualist 6 2012 Division Conferences
Celebrate Fraternity
Jody B. Danneman Second Vice President
James W. Garboden Treasurer
Insert re
Steven A. Paquette Secretary
Scott A. Heydt Director of Academic Affairs
10 Fraternity Awards
Anthony Albanese Eastern Division President
Thomas F. Calhoon II Northern Division President
Lee Grace Southern Division President
Bill Richardson Western Pacific Division President Insert re
Joshua Schneider Western Plains Division President
Central Office
DIRECTORS
On the Cover...
Jim Russell Executive Vice President
Alan Selking Director of Business Affairs
Brett Benson Director of Alumni Affairs
Jack Kreman Director of Operations
Andy Longo Director of Fraternity Programs
Brook Pritchett Director of Communications
Ellen Shertzer Director of Leadership Development
David Sirey Director of Chapter Services Brothers attending the Eastern Division Conference in
Mike Slaughter Director of Growth
Hershey, Pa., enjoy a night of bowling, pizza, arcade
ADMINISTRATION
Jennifer Fitzgerald Administrative Assistant games and brotherhood.
Vicky Halsey Executive Assistant
Candice McQuitty Accounts Receivable
Veronica McSorley Administrative Assistant for Expansion
Lesa Purcell Administrative Manager
Theresa Robinson Administrative Assistant MAGAZINE MISSION
Kathy Sargent Administrative Assistant for Member Records
Wendy Weeks Accounting Manager
p Inform members of the events, activities and concerns of interest to members of
the Fraternity.
2011-12 CHAPTER CONSULTANTS p Attract and involve members of the Fraternity via appropriate coverage, informa-
Tim Gaffney Jake Johnson tion and opinion stories.
p Educate present and potential members on pertinent issues, persons, events and
Matt Muñoz Doug Russell
Matt Stein Ken Tubbs
Shane Vaughn Kyle Yarawsky ideas so that members may be aware of and appreciate their heritage as Delts.
p Serve as an instrument of public relations for the Fraternity by presenting an
Educational Foundation image of the Fraternity commensurate with its quality and stature.
EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION BOARD CHAIRMAN
p Entertain readers with its information and quality writing and editing, so that it is a
Kenneth J. Kies
pleasure to read and share with others.
EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION BOARD LIFE DIRECTORS
Charles E. Bancroft Richards D. Barger H O W T O C O N TA C T
John A. Brock David L. Nagel
Carter Wilmot Contact The Rainbow staff via email at rainbow@delts.org or by calling
317-284-0203.
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4. FRATERNITY SNAPSHOTS
Pictures From Around the Fraternity
Right: Delta Epsilon Chapter at University of
Kentucky was awarded Most Improved Chapter
2012 during the Interfraternity Council’s recent
awards ceremony.
Below left: The men of Delta Kappa Chapter at
Duke University formed a team for Relay for Life
and raised $500 for the race that took place on
April 7.
Below right: Kyle Schute (Babson University,
2012) recently participated in the Boston
Marathon and finished with a time of 5:31.
Brothers were at the 14.5 mile marker to help
him refuel with coconut water and
electrolytes.
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5. Order of the C-- gives back Foundation
The Order of the C-- is the exclu- Membership is open to all Delts and
Hosts
sive insider’s club of the Educational requires a minimum donation of Florida
Foundation. Members of the Order of $1,000 each year to the Annul Fund.
the C-- are focused on a powerful The donor gifts received through Rallies
vision that supports the educational March 31, 2012 for the 2011-2012
programs that have made Delta Tau fiscal year are: The Delt alumni-spon-
Delta competitive and successful.
sored Florida Rallies were
held in various locations
in the month of March.
Charles E. Bancroft John M. Genovese James B. Russell
Richards D. Barger John Gleeson Stephen Sanger March 2, 2012, in Tampa
Murray M. Blackwelder John Goethe William J. Sheoris sponsored by Mike Han-
Blanchard Valley Re- Lee Grace Linden Shepard son (South Florida, 1977)
gional Health Center James Guerdon D Robert Smedley
William A. Boettger Henry Haller The Luke & Kristin
Robert L. Boord Robert C. Hartung Smith Family Fund
March 6, 2012, in Boca
Raton sponsored by
Alan G. Brackett Edwin L. Heminger Edward St John Richard Stark (Iowa
John Braitmayer Frederick W. Hibbert James Staes State, 1971)
Dennis A. Brawford Charles Hillman Keith J. Steiner
John Brock Robert J. Hoshaw Norval B. Stephens
Eric J. Buss Robert Hull Frank Stiglin
March 8, 2012, in Vero
Beach sponsored by
Ryan D. Caldwell Terry L. Hunsucker John Streit David Stone (DePauw,
Thomas F. Calhoon Orland K. Johnson Harry Stuchell 1957)
Anthony Caputo Rory Jones William Tilley
Robert F. Charles Jerome R. Kerkman Frederick Tucker
Craig W. Coburn Kenneth J. Kies Franklin P. Turner
March 13, 2012, in
Naples sponsored by
Bryant B. Cohen Stephen E. Kimpel E P. Urbanowicz Mark English (DePauw,
Dwight Conover Robert E. King Clark W. Valentine 1964)
Gerald K. Cornelius Charles King Gene L. VanCuren
Robert L. Cornell William Knapp Jidge Verity The rallies were great op-
Lynn Cowden Gerald Kolschowsky Paul N. Ware portunities to socialize
George M. Derrick Donald G. Kress Adrian C. Wilmot and hear about how the
Delta Psi Building Com- James M. Krueger T. S. Wittman Fraternity is growing and
pany Daniel Lemaitre experiencing some of the
Jaison D. Desai Richard S. Lenox best of times. Fun was
Daniel M. DiLella Dwight B. Massey If you would like to be- had by all.
Steven B. Dillaway J Douglas McKay come a member of the
F Russell Douglass Cecil R. Miller Order of the C--, please
Grady W. Drake Raymond O'Loughlin visit our website
Daniel Earley Steven A. Paquette www.deltfoundation.org
Mark E. English Mark R. Peters and click on Donate
Walter Evans Joseph H. Peters Now.
Arthur Favre Bruce Peterson
Elliott C. Fenton William C. Pickens
Kenneth A. File Paul F. Radcliffe
James Fisher Jacob P. Ringer
Lance Ford Travis O. Rockey
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6. FRATERNITY HEADLINES
2012 Division Confere
Celebrate Fraternity a
The 2012 Delta Tau Delta Division Conference Season concluded
in late February after months of preparation and weeks of
celebration by Delts from across the country.
This year’s division conferences saw a record number of under-
A special thank you to all
of the undergraduates, graduates, alumni and volunteers, more than 1,200 total, come
alumni, volunteers and
staff that helped make together in the name of brotherhood to learn the values associ-
the 2012 Division
Conference season one
ated with being a Delt while emphasizing the conference’s theme,
of the best yet! Mark The Inspiration of Maturity.
your calendars for the
2013 season.
Western Plains Division
January 31-February 2
Sheraton Oklahoma City
Hotel
Oklahoma City, Okla.
Eastern Division
February 7-10
Four Points Sheraton
Meriden, Conn.
Northern Division
February 8-10
Hilton Columbus Down-
town
Columbus
Western Pacific Division
February 14-17
Imperial Palace
Las Vegas, Nev.
Above: The men of Delta Delta Chapter at the University of Tennessee
celebrate the chapter’s first Hugh Shields Award during the Southern
Southern Division
Division Conference.
February 21-24
Wyndam Orlando Resort Right: During the Eastern Division Conference, brothers take a break from
Orlando, Fla. educational activities to enjoy some bowling and brotherhood.
Far right: International President Alan Brackett inducts Josh Schneider as
Western Plains Division president to serve a term through February 2013.
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7. ences 2012
At a Glance
p The Northern Division
and Brotherhood Conference, held in
Indianapolis, Ind.,
had 325 undergradu-
ates and 50 alumni in
attendance.
p The Eastern Division
Josh Schneider named Western New Look to Conferences
Plains Division President The division conference curriculum Conference, held in
A highlight during the Western Plains had a makeover this year. The redesign Hershey, Pa., had
Division Conference included the swear- included three areas: developing tracks 128 undergraduates
ing in of new Western Plains Division for certain officers and leadership skill- and 34 alumni in
President Josh Schneider (Texas State building, rewriting the breakout sessions, attendance.
and inviting more campus-based student
University, 1998) by International Presi-
affairs professionals to participate in the p The Western Plains
dent Alan Brackett after former division
president Bob Marwill (University of conferences as facilitators. The feedback Division Conference,
Texas, 1959) stepped down from his posi- has been very positive and the Fraternity held in Lincoln, Neb.,
tion to focus on his role as Karnea local staff is already working on ways the con- had 232 undergradu-
committee chairman. Schneider will ferences can be further enhanced next ates and 25 alumni in
serve as division president through the year. attendance.
February 2013 term. Every chapter leader needs training p The Southern Division
In addition to the many officer posi- to be successful in his position. The Conference, held in
tions he held as an undergraduate at Zeta question is – how should each officer be Knoxville, Tenn., had
Delta, Schneider has served as a chapter trained? We posed that question to 303 undergraduates
advisor at Theta Delta Chapter at Baylor students and alumni and, based on their and 36 alumni in
University as well as a division vice presi- feedback, it was clear that five officers attendance.
dent and a house corporation needed face-to-face training. Those posi- p The Western Pacific
president. tions were president, treasurer, recruit-
ment, new member educator and Guide.
Division Conference,
held in Palm Springs,
Calif., had 118 under-
graduates and 22
alumni in attendance.
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8. FRATERNITY HEADLINES
When we looked at division conference The last change was the facilitation of
attendance from the past three years, we the tracks. For the past several years, the
realized these officers were not always Fraternity has invited campus profession-
represented and educational program- als and interfraternal colleagues to the
ming was not always offered for that posi- Presidents and Advisors Retreat and
tion. So the decision was made in June Bethany Leadership Academy. At those
2011 to change the format from all break- events, we have had great success with
out sessions to half breakout session and strong and seasoned facilitators as they
half track programming for the five offi- brought energy, perspective and partner-
cers mentioned above, plus a leadership ships that were valuable for the students
track. and the Fraternity. At the 2012 Division
In addition to developing the tracks, Conferences, all of the tracks, except the
the breakout sessions were all rewritten Guide track, were facilitated by a Delt and
by alumni and volunteers. The breakout a non-Delt.
sessions covered topics Undergraduate members continue to
from strategic planning tell us they want opportunities to learn
to civic engagement. from each other, more interactive learn-
Each conference also ing and less lectures. The Fraternity staff
offered sessions and volunteers continue to take that
facilitated by local feedback and cutting-edge education
experts on resume writ- techniques to make division conferences
ing, interview skills, eti- relevant and valuable experiences for
quette, proper dress undergraduates.
and financial planning.
Top: Men at the Western Pacific Division Confer-
ence take a few minutes to discuss best practices
during a break in speakers.
Above: Matt Mattson of Phired Up Productions
leads a session on Social Excellence for the men of
the Eastern Division Conference.
Right: Indianapolis Mayor Greg Ballard (Indiana
University, 1976) joined his brothers of the North-
ern Division Conference and welcomed them to the
city on opening night.
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9. Delts Share
Fraternity Honors Peterson, Leland
Conference
Steven W. Leland, University of Southern Distinguished Service Chapter Jan. 28 in Indi- Action with
California 1985, was honored with the Frater- anapolis during the Northern Division Con-
nity’s Bridgebuilder Award Feb. 25 during the ference. Twitter
Western Pacific Conference. He was cited for Peterson is the immediate past president
his steadfast work as a long-time house cor- of the Northern Division. He has been an ac-
poration officer at UCLA. tive Delt volunteer throughout his alumni life During the 2012
A former Delt chapter leadership con- and continues as advisor for the Beta Gamma Division Conference
sultant, Leland has served as house corpora- Chapter at the University of Wisconsin, a role season, attendees
tion treasurer at UCLA since 1999 when the he has served since 2003. Professionally, Pe-
Delta Iota Chapter was inactive. When the terson is the chief information officer at Uline
were encouraged to
Fraternity returned to UCLA in 2002, his Shipping Supplies in suburban Chicago. share their experi-
board leadership in maintaining a superior The Distinguished Service Chapter ences and events
property has provided the new chapter a began in 1930 as the Court of Honor. Men with members across
strong housing position in re-establishing the who have been Delt alumni for more than 20 the country via Twit-
Delt campus presence. years and who have contributed significantly ter. By using the
Professionally, Leland is a marketing di- to the Fraternity and served Delta Tau Delta
rector for Accenture in Los Angeles. beyond their own chapter are eligible for
hashtag #Delts2012,
The John W. Nichols Bridge Builder membership. members near and
Award was established by the Arch Chapter in Brother Peterson is the 422nd recipient far were able to ben-
2004 to recognize and honor those faithful of the DSC. Of those men, only 101 are still efit from the experi-
local volunteers whose unselfish service as living. His citation reads as follows: ences of attendees.
house corporation personnel provides not “For five decades this son of Wisconsin
only a safe Shelter for today’s student, but a has faithfully shared his talents with the Delts
valuable link from one Delt generation to the p @DTD_ZZ: Phe-
of his home state, division and the Fraternity
next. at large.
nomenal chapter
The criteria for the John W. Nichols Serving in a variety of roles -- chapter ad-
meeting! The
Bridge Builder Award is to recognize signifi- visor, division vice president, house corpora- GREAT Southern
cant alumni involvement over three or more tion officer and as president of the Northern Division confer-
years rendering outstanding service to the es- Division from 2007 to 2011 -- Bruce has of-
tablishment, development, or enhancement
ence has sparked
fered practical, everyday service along with
of a house corporation. The number of wisdom both sensible and priceless.
a fire for our mem-
awards is limited to 10 per year. bers.
In doing so, he has embodied our ideal
Bruce Peterson, University of Wisconsin- of living a selfless and noble life.” p @travisjculver: So
Milwaukee, 1976, was cited into the proud of the
@ChapmanDelts
for the 4th year
running as a Hugh
Shields chapter.
Honored to be part
of this brother-
hood.
p @jkreman: Seeing
Tennessee winning
its first Hugh
Shields ever!
Above: Past Northern Division Presi- #chills
dent Bruce Peterson was presented
with a citation into the Distinguished
Service Chapter.
Right: Steven Leland receives a Bridge-
builder Award from Second Vice Presi-
dent, Jody Danneman during the
Western Pacific Division Conference.
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10. FRATERNITY AWARDS
Multiple chapters and
individuals receive awards
The division conferences allowed members of the Fraternity to come together to
celebrate those who help contribute to the Delt cause. Both chapters and
individuals were honored for their dedication and service to the Fraternity.
The following awards were presented during the 2012 Division Conferences.
Highlights of the awards presentations in- The following 11 chapters were named
cluded the 47th year of presenting the Hugh “first among equals.” Ten awards are pre-
Shields Award to the top chapters in the Fra- sented annually, however 11 were presented
ternity. The Hugh Shields Award is consider during the 2012 Division Conference season
the Fraternity’s highest chapter distinction. due to a tie.
Notable recipients included Iota Epsilon Zeta, Case Western Reserve University
Chapter at Chapman University and Epsilon Beta Zeta, Butler University
Omega Chapter at Georgia Southern Univer- Beta Omicron, Cornell University
sity receiving their fourth consecutive Hugh Gamma Pi, Iowa State University
Below: The men of Case
Shields Awards and Delta Delta Chapter at Gamma Rho, University of Oregon
Western Reserve Univer-
University of Tennessee receiving its first Hugh Delta Delta, University of Tennessee
sity’s Zeta Chapter display
Shields in the history of the chapter, coming Delta Omicron, Westminster College
their seventh Hugh Shields
just three years after being rechartered in April Epsilon Upsilon, Marietta College
flag.
2009. Epsilon Phi, Southeastern Louisiana
University
Gamma Pi Chapter at Iowa State Univer-
Below Right: Beta Omicron Epsilon Omega, Georgia Southern
sity earned its 22nd Hugh Shields Award, more
Delts from Cornell Univer- University
than any other chapter since the award was
Iota Epsilon, Chapman University
sity with their first Hugh
Shields flag since 1996. first given in 1966.
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11. 2011 Court of Honor Delta Omicron, Westminster College
Epsilon Zeta, Sam Houston State
Chapters University
The Court of Honor typically recognizes the top Epsilon Upsilon, Marietta College
20 chapters each year as reviewed through the Zeta Beta, La Grange College
Fraternity Accreditation and Awards Report Theta Epsilon, American University
(FAAR). Theta Psi, Albertson College of Idaho
Zeta, Case Western Reserve University Iota Delta, Quincy University
Beta Zeta, Butler University Iota Epsilon, Chapman University
Beta Omicron, Cornell University
Beta Tau, University of Nebraska Chapters recognized for being
Gamma Kappa, University of Missouri
Gamma Pi, Iowa State University above the AMA/AFA
Gamma Rho, University of Oregon The Fraternity recognizes those chapters or
Gamma Tau, University of Kansas colonies that have aggregate grade point aver-
Gamma Upsilon, Miami University ages above the All-Men’s Average and All-Frater-
Delta Delta, University of Tennessee nity Average.
Delta Omicron, Westminster College Alpha, Allegheny College
Epsilon Upsilon, Marietta College Zeta, Case Western Reserve University
Epsilon Phi, Southeastern Louisiana Kappa, Hillsdale College
University Tau, Pennsylvania State University
Epsilon Omega, Georgia Southern Beta Zeta, Butler University
University Beta Upsilon, University of Illinois
Zeta Beta, LaGrange College Gamma Kappa, University of Missouri
Zeta Delta, Texas State University Gamma Pi, Iowa State University
Zeta Chi, University of Southern Gamma Rho, University of Oregon
Mississippi Gamma Upsilon, Miami University
Iota Epsilon, Chapman University Delta Gamma, University of
Iota Iota, John Carroll University South Dakota
Delta Delta, University of Tennessee Below: International Presi-
First on Campus Delta Zeta, University of Florida dent Alan Brackett pres-
Delta Kappa, Duke University ents a fourth consecutive
Recognition Delta Mu, University of Idaho Hugh Shields flag to Geor-
Twelve chapters or colonies held the highest Delta Omicron, Westminster College gia Southern University at
grade point average among the fraternities on Delta Pi, University of Southern the Southern Division Con-
their respective campuses for the spring 2011 se- California ference
mester. Delta Phi, Florida State University
Alpha, Allegheny College Epsilon Gamma, Washington State Below Left: Delta Omicron
Kappa, Hillsdale College University Chapter at Westminster
Gamma Rho, University of Oregon Epsilon Zeta, Sam Houston State College pose with their
Delta Gamma, University of University Hugh Shields flag.
South Dakota
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12. FRATERNITY AWARDS
Epsilon Eta, Texas A & M-Commerce Delta Alpha, University of Oklahoma Zeta, Case Western Reserve
Epsilon Mu, Ball State University Delta Iota, UCLA Theta, Bethany College
Epsilon Omicron, Colorado State Delta Omicron, Westminster College Kappa, Hillsdale College
University Delta Tau, Bowling Green State Mu, Ohio Wesleyan University
Epsilon Upsilon, Marietta College University Tau, Pennsylvania State University
Epsilon Phi, Southeastern Louisiana Epsilon Zeta, Sam Houston State Upsilon, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
University University Chi, Kenyon College
Epsilon Omega, Georgia Southern Epsilon Phi, Southeastern Louisiana Omega, University of Pennsylvania
University University Beta Alpha, Indiana University
Zeta Theta, Villanova University Zeta Omicron, University of Beta Beta, DePauw University
Zeta Lambda, Western Illinois University Central Florida Beta Gamma, University of Wisconsin
Zeta Rho, Eastern Illinois University Zeta Omega, Bradley University Beta Delta, University of Georgia
Zeta Tau, University of North Carolina- Theta Gamma, Arizona State University Beta Zeta, Butler University
Wilmington Iota Beta, Wittenberg University Beta Eta, University of Minnesota
Zeta Psi, Stephen F. Austin University Iota Epsilon, Chapman University Beta Theta, University of the South
Iota Delta, Quincy University Iota Theta, Kennesaw State University Beta Mu, Tufts University
Iota Epsilon, Chapman University Iota Kappa, Appalachian State University Beta Nu, Massachusetts Institute of
Iota Theta, Kennesaw State University Iota Mu, Quinnipiac University Technology
Iota Kappa, Appalachian State University Iota Nu, Florida Atlantic University Beta Xi, Tulane University
Iota Mu, Quinnipiac University Beta Omicron, Cornell University
Eau Claire CC, University of Wisconsin- Beta Rho, Stanford University
Eau Claire
Recruitment Goals Met with Beta Tau, University of Nebraska
Grand Valley State University CC, Grand 80% Retention Beta Upsilon, University of Illinois
Valley State University Beta Phi, Ohio State University
Chapters in this category met their re- Beta Omega, University of California
cruitment goals and also achieved 80% Gamma Beta, Illinois Institute of
Division Scholarship Award retention. Technology
Alpha, Allegheny College Gamma Eta, George Washington
The Western Plains Division was awarded
Epsilon, Albion College University
the Division Scholarship Award for hav-
Theta, Bethany College Gamma Theta, Baker University
ing the highest percentage of chapters
Kappa, Hillsdale College Gamma Iota, University of Texas
above the All-Men's Average among the
Beta Zeta, Butler University Gamma Kappa, University of Missouri
Fraternity’s five divisions. This is the
Beta Tau, University of Nebraska Gamma Lambda, Purdue University
fourth time that Western Plains has
Gamma Lambda, Purdue University Gamma Mu, University of Washington
earned this distinction since the Frater-
Gamma Pi, Iowa State University Gamma Nu, University of Maine
nity moved from four to five divisions in
Delta Alpha, University of Oklahoma Gamma Omicron, Syracuse University
1995.
Delta Omicron, Westminster College Gamma Pi, Iowa State University
Epsilon Zeta, Sam Houston State Gamma Sigma, University of Pittsburgh
Venable Award University Gamma Tau, University of Kansas
Epsilon Phi, Southeastern Louisiana Gamma Upsilon, Miami University (OH)
The award, named in honor of former Di-
University Gamma Psi, Georgia Institute of
rector of Academic Affairs John Venable, is
Zeta Omicron, University of Central Technology
given to the chapter with the biggest in-
Florida Delta Alpha, University of Oklahoma
crease in its grade point average.
Zeta Omega, Bradley University Delta Beta, Carnegie Mellon University
Iota Theta at Kennesaw State University
Theta Gamma, Arizona State University Delta Delta, University of Tennessee
received this year’s Venable Award.
Iota Beta, Wittenberg University Delta Epsilon, University of Kentucky
Iota Epsilon, Chapman University Delta Zeta, University of Florida
Chapters Recognized For Iota Theta, Kennesaw State University Delta Eta, University of Alabama
Iota Kappa, Appalachian State University Delta Kappa, Duke University
Meeting Recruitment Goals Iota Mu, Quinnipiac University Delta Mu, University of Idaho
Each year chapters are asked to set goals Iota Nu, Florida Atlantic University Delta Nu, Lawrence University
for the number of men they anticipate Delta Xi, University of North Dakota
pledging during the academic year. Delta Omicron, Westminster College
Alpha, Allegheny College Retention Recognition Delta Pi, University of Southern
Epsilon, Albion College California
Theta, Bethany College These chapters retained and initiated at Delta Phi, Florida State University
Kappa, Hillsdale College least 80% of 2011 fall new members. Delta Chi, Oklahoma State University
Beta Zeta, Butler University Alpha, Allegheny College Delta Psi, University of California-Santa
Beta Tau, University of Nebraska Gamma, Washington & Jefferson College Barbara
Gamma Lambda, Purdue University Delta, University of Michigan Delta Omega, Kent State University
Gamma Pi, Iowa State University Epsilon, Albion College Epsilon Alpha, Auburn University
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13. Epsilon Beta, Texas Christian University Chapters Recognized for Gamma Kappa, University of Missouri
Epsilon Gamma, Washington State Gamma Mu, University of Washington
University 25% Growth Gamma Nu, University of Maine
Epsilon Delta, Texas Tech University It is the goal of Delta Tau Delta to contin- Gamma Xi, University of Cincinnati
Epsilon Epsilon, University of Arizona uously grow the Fraternity by identifying Gamma Pi, Iowa State University
Epsilon Zeta, Sam Houston State and recruiting men who will be our next Gamma Rho, University of Oregon
University generation of leaders. Chapters that in- Gamma Sigma, University of Pittsburgh
Epsilon Iota A, Kettering University creased their recruitment efforts in 2011 Gamma Tau, University of Kansas
Epsilon Iota B, Kettering University by at least 25% from 2010 were recog- Gamma Upsilon, Miami University (OH)
Epsilon Nu, Missouri University of nized. Delta Alpha, University of Oklahoma
Science & Technology Theta, Bethany College Delta Beta, Carnegie Mellon University
Epsilon Xi, Western Kentucky University Upsilon, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Delta Delta, University of Tennessee
Epsilon Omicron, Colorado State Omega, University of Pennsylvania Delta Zeta, University of Florida
University Beta Mu, Tufts University Delta Iota, UCLA
Epsilon Upsilon, Marietta College Beta Omicron, Cornell University Delta Kappa, Duke University
Epsilon Phi, Southeastern Louisiana Beta Rho, Stanford University Delta Omicron, Westminster College
University Gamma Theta, Baker University Delta Omega, Kent State University
Epsilon Omega, Georgia Southern Uni- Gamma Sigma, University of Pittsburgh Epsilon Alpha, Auburn University
versity Gamma Chi, Kansas State University Epsilon Delta, Texas Tech University
Zeta Beta, LaGrange College Delta Beta, Carnegie Mellon University Epsilon Zeta, Sam Houston State
Zeta Delta, Texas State University Delta Delta, University of Tennessee University
Zeta Zeta, Morehead State University Delta Nu, Lawrence University Epsilon Eta, Texas A&M-Commerce
Zeta Theta, Villanova University Delta Tau, Bowling Green State Epsilon Iota A, Kettering University
Zeta Lambda, Western Illinois University University Epsilon Iota B, Kettering University
Zeta Omicron, University of Central Epsilon Delta, Texas Tech University Epsilon Mu, Ball State University
Florida Epsilon Epsilon, University of Arizona Epsilon Nu, Missouri University of
Zeta Pi, Indiana University of Epsilon Eta, Texas A&M University Science & Technology
Pennsylvania Theta Gamma, Arizona State University Epsilon Omicron, Colorado State
Zeta Rho, Eastern Illinois University Iota Epsilon, Chapman University University
Zeta Sigma, Texas A&M University Iota Theta, Kennesaw State University Epsilon Upsilon, Marietta College
Zeta Tau, University of North Carolina- Iota Nu, Florida Atlantic University Epsilon Phi, Southeastern Louisiana
Wilmington Zeta Zeta, Morehead State University Epsilon Omega, Georgia Southern
Zeta Chi, Southern Mississippi Univer- Zeta Pi, Indiana University of University
sity Pennsylvania Zeta Beta, LaGrange College
Zeta Psi, Stephen F. Austin Zeta Rho, Eastern Illinois University Zeta Delta, Texas State University
Zeta Omega, Bradley University Sacred Heart CC, Sacred Heart University Zeta Lambda, Western Illinois University
Theta Gamma, Arizona State University Zeta Sigma, Texas A&M University
Theta Delta, Baylor University Zeta Tau, University of North Carolina-
Theta Epsilon, American University Adopt-a-School Efforts Wilmington
Theta Eta, University of South Carolina Zeta Chi, University of Southern
Adopt-a-School is the Fraternity’s na-
Theta Kappa, University of California- Mississippi
tional community service project. It en-
Riverside Theta Delta, Baylor University
courages our undergraduates to offer
Theta Xi, Easter Michigan University Theta Zeta, University of San Diego
their talents to elementary schools in their
Theta Omicron, University of Northern Theta Eta, University of South Carolina
area in whatever capacity they can. Many
Colorado Theta Lambda, University of California-
chapters did an exemplary job with their
Theta Chi, Muhlenberg College Riverside
Adopt-a-School program during the
Theta Psi, University of Idaho Theta Xi, Eastern Michigan University
2010-2011 school year.
Iota Alpha, DePaul University Theta Omicron, University of Northern
Alpha, Allegheny College
Iota Beta, Wittenberg Colorado
Delta, University of Michigan
Iota Delta, Quincy University Theta Psi, Albertson College of Idaho
Epsilon, Albion College
Iota Epsilon, Chapman University Iota Epsilon, Chapman University
Zeta, Case Western Reserve University
Iota Zeta, Virginia Polytechnic Institute Iota Theta, Kennesaw State University
Kappa, Hillsdale College
Iota Theta, Kennesaw State University Iota Iota, John Carroll University
Mu, Ohio Wesleyan University
Iota Iota, John Carroll University Iota Mu, Quinnipiac University
Upsilon, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Iota Kappa, Appalachian State University Iota Xi, Florida Institute of Technology
Chi, Kenyon College
Iota Lambda, University of Lambda North Dakota State CC, North Dakota
Beta Alpha, Indiana University
Iota Mu, Quinnipiac University State University
Beta Delta, University of Georgia
Iota Nu, Florida Atlantic University Pepperdine CC, Pepperdine University
Beta Zeta, Butler University
Iota Xi, Florida Institute of Technology
Beta Omicron, Cornell University
Iota Omicron, Babson College
Beta Tau, University of Nebraska
Iota Pi, University of Vermont
Gamma Theta, Baker University
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14. Outstanding Implemen- Top in Division
tation of The Road Academically
Recognition of chapters that em- Eastern: Beta Mu, Tufts University (3.33)
brace and implement chapter-initi- Northern: Zeta, Case Western Reserve
ated Road programs/programming. University (3.39)
Epsilon, Albion College
Southern: Delta Kappa, Duke University (3.53)
Beta Zeta, Butler University
Beta Nu, Massachusetts Institute Western Pacific: Beta Rho, Stanford University
of Technology (3.73)
Beta Phi, Ohio State University Western Plains: Delta Omicron, Westminster
Gamma Eta, George Washington College (3.43)
University
Gamma Kappa, University of
Missouri Eastern Division
Gamma Rho, University of Recognitions
Oregon
Eastern Division President Anthony Albanese
Gamma Chi CC, Kansas State
cited many chapters and individuals for a range
University
of achievements during the conference banquet.
Delta Epsilon, University of
Kentucky
Outstanding President
Epsilon Iota-A, Kettering
Raghav Phadke (Beta Omicron, Cornell
University
University)
Epsilon Iota-B, Kettering University
Epsilon Xi, Western Kentucky University
Outstanding Treasurer
Epsilon Upsilon, Marietta College
Northern Division
Ryan Parent (Iota Mu, Quinnipiac University)
Zeta Zeta, Morehead University
President Tom Calhoon
Zeta Psi, Stephen F. Austin University
presents Gamma Beta
Chapter Advisor of the Year
Theta Gamma, Arizona State University
with its award for
Nick Frollini (Delta Beta, Carnegie Mellon
Theta Mu CC, Clemson University
Outstanding Ritual
University)
Theta Xi, Eastern Michigan University
Performance.
Iota Epsilon, Chapman University
Most Improved Chapter
Iota Iota, John Carroll University
Theta Tau, Moravian College
IFC president Recognitions Outstanding Philanthropy
Theta Tau, Moravian College
The following men were leaders on their respec-
tive campuses. Each was either recently elected Outstanding Hospitality
as president of his Greek system’s Interfraternity Iota Mu, Quinnipiac University
Council (IFC) or finished his term in office.
Marcus Johnson (Theta, Bethany College) Campus Involvement
Ryan Cahall (Epsilon Upsilon, Marietta College) Iota Mu, Quinnipiac University
Andrew Sullivan (Epsilon Iota-A, Kettering Uni-
Rush Recruitment and Retention
versity)
Upsilon, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Eric Sweet (Epsilon Omega, Georgia Southern
University) Shelter Maintenance and Cleanliness
Dan Lewin (Iota Lambda, University of Tampa) Upsilon, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Joshua Parks (Epsilon Nu, Missouri University
of Science & Technology) Outstanding Ritual
Alpha, Allegheny College
Benjamin J. Laufer (Beta Rho, Stanford Univer-
sity)
Outstanding Academic Programming
Beau Slater (Delta Tau, Bowling Green State Alpha, Allegheny College
University)
Outstanding Brotherhood
Rho, Stevens Institute of Technology
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15. Outstanding Community Service Patrick Cox (Gamma Eta, George Washington
Theta Chi, Muhlenberg College University)
Outstanding Member Education Outstanding Chapter Treasurer
Beta Nu, Massachusetts Institute of Technology Robert Schultz (Iota Kappa, Appalachian State
University)
Outstanding Recruitment Planning
Upsilon, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Outstanding Brotherhood
Zeta Beta, La Grange College
Northern Division Outstanding Community Service
Recognitions Iota Zeta, Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State
Northern Division President Tom University
Calhoon cited the following chapters and indi-
viduals for a range of achievements during the Outstanding Member Education
conference banquet. Delta Zeta, University of Florida
Consultant Hospitality Outstanding Consultant Hospitality
Beta Gamma, University of Wisconsin Delta Delta, University of Tennessee
Showcasing the Delt Spirit Outstanding Academic Programming
Epsilon Iota-B, Kettering University Zeta Beta, La Grange College
Excellence in Alumni Advising Outstanding Recruitment Planning
Bryan Fore (Theta Xi, Eastern Michigan Delta Epsilon, University of Kentucky
University)
Horizon Award (Most Improved Chapter)
Outstanding Chapter President Beta Delta, University of Georgia
Robbie Erickson (Zeta Omega, Bradley
University) Outstanding Campus Involvement
Theta Epsilon, American Univer-
Most Improved Chapter sity
Zeta, Case Western University
Outstanding Chapter Advisor
Outstanding Alumni Service John Cox (Delta Epsilon, Univer-
Scott Sinner (Delta Xi, University of North sity of Kentucky)
Dakota)
Outstanding Alumni Service
Special Website Programming Kyle Keefe (Zeta Omicron, Uni-
Beta Zeta, Butler University versity of Central Florida)
Participation in Campus Organizations Western Pacific
North Dakota State CC, North Dakota State
University Division Recognitions
Western Pacific Division Presi-
Shelter Pride dent Bill Richardson, IV, cited
Beta Beta, DePauw University the following chapters and in-
dividuals for a range of
Ritual Performance and Education achievements during the con-
Gamma Beta, Illinois Institute of Technology ference banquet.
The James Bowersox Award
Southern Division for Exceptional Service as an
Recognitions Alumni Advisor
Southern Division President Lee Grace cited the Thomas Pitchford (Epsilon Phi,
following chapters and individuals for a range of Southeastern Louisiana University)
International President Alan Brackett
achievements during the conference banquet.
Outstanding Chapter Leadership
presented Bob Marwill with a procla-
Joe Wetzel (Theta Zeta, University of
mation for his service as Western
Outstanding Chapter President
San Diego)
Plains Division president, 2009-
Jake Wight (Iota Kappa, Appalachian State 2012.
University)
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16. Most Improved Chapter Most Improved Chapters Excellence in Chapter Operations
Theta Zeta, University of San Diego Epsilon Beta, Texas Christian University Beta Tau, University of Nebraska
Epsilon Zeta, Sam Houston State Univer-
Consultant Hospitality sity Excellence in Community Service
Iota Epsilon, Chapman University Epsilon Omicron, Colorado State
Outstanding Chapter President University
Outstanding Brotherhood Evaristo Flores (Zeta Delta, Texas State
Theta Gamma, Arizona State University University) Excellence in Alumni Programming
Michael Greaves (Delta Omicron, Beta Tau, University of Nebraska
Showcasing the Delt Spirit Westminster College) Gamma Kappa, University of Missouri
Gamma Rho, University of Oregon Nathan Hammond (Delta Chi, Epsilon Delta, Texas Tech University
Oklahoma State University)
Outstanding Philanthropy Outstanding Member Education
Gamma Mu, University of Washington Consultant Hospitality Award Programming
Theta Kappa, University of Nebraska- Gamma Kappa, University of Missouri
Excellence in Programming Kearney
Gamma Rho, University of Oregon Gamma Pi, Iowa State University Outstanding New Member Education
Programming
Outstanding Shelter Presentation Excellence in Philanthropy Programming Gamma Pi, Iowa State University
Epsilon Epsilon, University of Arizona Epsilon Zeta, Sam Houston State
University Outstanding Treasurer
Outstanding Ritual Education Delta Alpha, University of Oklahoma Andrew Patton (Epsilon Beta, Texas
Gamma Rho, University of Oregon Christian University)
Excellence in Ritual Education
Outstanding Recruitment Programming Excellence in Campus Involvement
Gamma Rho, University of Oregon Zeta Delta, Texas State University Theta Omicron, University of Northern
Outstanding New Member Education Excellence in Recruitment Programming Colorado
Gamma Rho, University of Oregon Delta Alpha, University of Oklahoma Theta Delta, Baylor University
Epsilon Beta, Texas Christian University
Outstanding Risk Management Gamma Pi, Iowa State University Rite of Iris
Theta Gamma, Arizona State University Delta Omicron, Westminster College
Excellence in IFC & Student
The John “Jack” Myles Award for Out- Government Award
standing Treasurer Epsilon Zeta, Sam Houston State
Geoffrey Plourde (Pepperdine CC, Pep- University
perdine University)
Excellence as Volunteer
Outstanding Campus Involvement Alumnus
Iota Epsilon, Chapman University Terry Hunsucker, Wetsern Plains
Division Vice President
John Bickerstaff Founders Award
Tim Cullen (Pepperdine CC, Pepperdine Excellence in Records
University) Tracking
Tim Pritchard (Delta Psi, University of Gamma Tau, University of Kansas
California-Santa Barbara)
Excellence in Academic
Programming
Western Plains Division Delta Omicron, Westminster
Recognitions College
Western Plains Division President Bob Delta Gamma, University of
Marwill cited the following chapters and South Dakota
individuals for a range of achievements
during the conference banquet. Excellence in Financial
Operations
Excellence as Chapter Advisor Gamma Pi, Iowa State
Justin Manning (Delta Alpha, University University
of Oklahoma) Zeta Delta, Texas State University
Chapter Leadership Consultant
Ritual Performance Outstanding Alumni Newsletter Kyle Yarawsky presents Gamma Rho
Zeta Delta, Texas State University Gamma Pi, Iowa State University Chapter with Outstanding Implementa-
Gamma Iota, University of Texas tion of The Road at the Western Pacific
Division Conference.
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