THE TEKE Fall 2012 by Tau Kappa Epsilon Fraternity

THE TEKE The Magazine of Tau Kappa Epsilon Fraternity Fall 2012

2011–2012 ANNUAL SERVICE REPORT

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VOLUME 105 • NUMBER 4 FALL 2012 THE TEKE is the official publication of Tau Kappa Epsilon International Fraternity. TKE was founded on January 10, 1899, at Illinois Wesleyan University, Bloomington, IL.

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THE TEKE STAFF Chief Executive Officer Shawn A. Babine (Lambda-Delta) Chief Operating Officer John W. Deckard (Grand Chapter) Chief Financial & Risk Officer Thomas L. Carter (Grand Chapter) Director of Programs & Events Donnie Aldrich (Rho-Upsilon) Director of Alumni & Volunteer Services Todd Farmer (Xi-Theta) Production Manager Katie Sayre

THE TEKE (ISSN 1527-1331) is an educational journal published quarterly in spring, summer, fall and winter by Tau Kappa Epsilon (a fraternal society),7439 Woodland Drive, Indianapolis, IN 46278-1765. Periodicals Class postage paid at Indianapolis, IN, and additional mailing offices. POSTMASTER: send address changes to THE TEKE, 7439 Woodland Drive, Indianapolis, IN 46278-1765. All alumni Fraters who donate $10 or more to the TKE Educational Foundation, Inc. will receive a one-year subscription to THE TEKE. It’s our way of saying thank you and of keeping you informed regarding what’s going on in your Fraternity today.

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CEO Message Find Your Service Niche

Chapter News Community Service Highlights

LIFETIME GIVING LEVELS Golden Eagle Society - $1,000,000 or more Knights of a Lasting Legacy - $500,000 - $999,999 Society of 1899 - $250,000 - $499,999 Grand Prytanis Circle - $100,000 - $249,000 Presidents Circle - $50,000 - $99,999 Leaders Society - $25,000 - $49,999 Scholars Society - $10,000 - $24,999 Triangle Society - $5,000 - $9,999 Founders Society - $2,500 - $4,999 Opportunity Out of Defeat Club - $1,000 - $2,499 Grand Council Society - $500 - $999 Fraters Society - $250 - $499

Volunteers Greek Life Administrator of the Quarter and Volunteers of the Month for October, November, and December

on the cover The Fraters and friends of the Pi-Epsilon chapter of TKE at Christian Brothers University in Memphis, Tenn., returned to Memphis and to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital on March 30 and 31, 2012, after a yearlong fund-raising campaign to demonstrate the philanthropy and charity among their brotherhood. .

How to submit stories and photos:

Chapter news should contain information about events, community service projects, and other notable achievements. Articles and photos can be emailed to ksayre@tke.org. Mail hard copies and prints to the Offices of the Grand Chapter. Digital photos should be at least 300 dpi in resolution or on a digital camera’s highest-quality setting. Photos showing alcoholic beverages or members displaying inappropriate behavior will not be accepted.

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Conclave

Join us in Washington, D.C., August 8–11, 2013, for the 57th Biennial Conclave.

Get Involved!

There are many charitable organizations to consider when undertaking a community service project.

OFFICES OF THE GRAND CHAPTER 7439 Woodland Drive Indianapolis, IN 46278-1765 Tel: 317-872-6533 Fax: 317-875-8353 Email: tkeogc@tke.org Website: www.tke.org

2011 – 2013 GRAND COUNCIL Grand Prytanis Edmund C. Moy (Lambda) Grand Epiprytanis Bob Barr (Beta-Sigma) Grand Grammateus Fredrick T. Jacobi (Lambda-Alpha) Grand Crysophylos Rodney G. Talbot (Beta-Chi)

2011–2012 Annual Service Report

TKE recognizes chapters that have contributed to society through service to others.

Meet Frater J.D. Davis Newest TEF Ambassador is giving his time, talent and treasure to ensure TKE chapters are healthy.

Grand Histor Christopher T. Hanson (Alpha-Pi) Grand Hypophetes Dr. James Hickey (Zeta-Alpha) Grand Pylortes Robert W. Jefferis (Omicron-Nu) Grand Hegemon Brian Montgomery (Gamma-Upsilon) Collegiate Advisory Committee Chair Sean Finn (Tau-Omega)

TKE Nation Tournament

Sports-themed campaign returns with new opportunities for Tekes to Pay it Forward.

TKE PARTNERS WITH PCI FOR 2014 MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY The Offices of the Grand Chapter is in the process of collecting contact information for the printing of the 2014 Membership Directory. The company we have hired to conduct this project is named PCI (Publishing Concepts Incorporated). If they contact you or the alumni from your chapter, they are legitimate and are calling on behalf of Tau Kappa Epsilon. PCI has many packages to offer for the new Directory and the information you provide them is confidential. It will be printed in the Directory that will be circulated to Fraters who purchase the Directory, and all of the updated information for alumni Fraters will be kept in our records at International Headquarters in a confidential fashion. The Directory is to assist the Fraternity in keeping the most accurate records possible for our alumni brothers worldwide. Thank you for your assistance in this effort!

Grand Council Member Dr. Gregory L. Geoffroy (Alpha-Chi) Grand Council Member Tony Clemens (Nu-Mu)

SUBMISSION DEADLINES Spring Summer Fall Winter

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Send news & photographs for THE TEKE to Katie Sayre, Tau Kappa Epsilon, 7439 Woodland Drive, Indianapolis, IN 46278-1765.

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CEO MESSAGE Find Your Service Niche Fraters, In our TKE Nation, we understand clearly how the recent economic recession caused great financial strife for our families and friends. And regional, if not national, disasters like Hurricanes Katrina and Sandy call for us to give more of our time and treasure to help our fellow man. It is important, however, that we remind ourselves and consider how our contribution of service impacts each man’s social and moral development. Census reports suggest national volunteering numbers continue to grow, just as TKE’s numbers grow annually. Although not as strong as our TKE Nation, the U.S. finds roughly one-third of the population volunteers in at least one organization. TKE can hold its head high and report that 77 percent of our collegiate men volunteered in at least one organization, up from 70 percent the year prior. At TKE, we believe this trend reflects positively on our core values and that we are Better Men for a Better World. A report from the U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics stated there were approximately 8.1 billion hours volunteered, producing an estimated value of $169 billion to the economy. If we assume all men are equal, thus the value of their contribution of time is equal, we can easily calculate each hour volunteered is worth $20.86. TKE volunteered 288,353 hours last year, deriving an estimated value of nearly $6.1 million for the organizations and communities we served. Although not directly correlated to our community involvement rate, TKE men also raised nearly $1.5 million in total donations through their volunteerism, an average of $5.20 per hour, or $177 per person. These two trends are exceptional and we are record breakers. I know that as a strong TKE nation, and as Teke men, we can do more. We can be better men. We all know that TKE is the largest and best collegiate social fraternity—we have more members and more chapters. We achieve more and provide each member with greater opportunities than any other fraternal organization. Being a Teke means more than being a part of a fraternity that is simply the biggest and greatest or one that mentors great world leaders, entrepreneurs, and athletes. Being a Teke requires us to stand and be part of a brotherhood where men serve others. As a Teke, we make that promise and accept that responsibility for life. Fundamentally, volunteering is about giving your time, energy and skills. Serving others allows us to express a sense of achievement and motivation. Volunteering brings together a diverse range of people from all backgrounds and walks of life. Both the recipients of your volunteer efforts and our members can be a rich source of inspiration and opportunity. Volunteering offers an incredible networking opportunity. Not only will you develop lasting personal and professional relationships, but it is also a great way to learn about people from all walks of life, different environments, and new industries. Find your service niche and make a difference. It’s time to live the promise we make in our oath. Muhammad Ali was right, “Service to others is the rent you pay for your room here on earth.” Nicknamed “The Greatest,” I believe deep in his heart, Muhammad Ali might just be a Teke man! Yours in the Bond,

Shawn A. Babine Chief Executive Officer

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Get Involved! In 2008, the Collegiate Advisory Committee recommended to the Grand Council that St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital be adopted as the official primary philanthropy of TKE. However, the Grand Council approved giving chapters an option of one or more philanthropy/service activities. St. Jude is the preferred philanthropy and the Alzheimer’s Association is a second preferred philanthropy, while MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Driving), White Ribbon Campaign, and the Boys and Girls Clubs are approved community service partners. In addition, the committee sought to encourage chapters to adopt other service projects and philanthropic activities as they deem appropriate. Below is a list of charitable organizations Tekes may consider when providing service to their campus and community.

Philanthropy St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, founded by Frater Danny Thomas (Gamma-Nu, University of Toledo), is internationally recognized for its pioneering research and treatment of children with cancer and other catastrophic diseases. Ranked one of the best pediatric cancer hospitals in the country, St. Jude is the first and only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center devoted solely to children (www.stjude.org).

The Ronald and Nancy Reagan Alzheimer’s Research Institute

The Ronald and Nancy Reagan Research Institute, an affiliate of the National Alzheimer’s Association in Chicago, Ill., is an initiative founded by former United States President Ronald Reagan and First Lady Nancy Reagan to accelerate the progress of Alzheimer’s disease research. The center was dedicated in 1995, one year after Frater Reagan announced to the world that he had Alzheimer’s. All chapters and colonies are encouraged to participate in the Run For Reagan, a 5-mile relay race conducted during the months of April and May. Learn more at www.alz.org.

Service American Cancer Society

The American Cancer Society (ACS) is a nationwide voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer. Its activities include providing grants to researchers, running public health advertising campaigns, and organizing projects such as the Relay For Life and the Great American Smokeout (cancer.org).

American Diabetes Association

The American Diabetes Association (ADA) is a United States-based association working to fight the consequences of diabetes, and to help those affected by diabetes. The Association funds research to manage, cure and prevent diabetes (including type 1 diabetes, type 2 diabetes, gestational diabetes, and pre-diabetes); delivers services to hundreds of communities; and provides information for both patients and health care professionals (www.diabetes.org).

American Red Cross

The American Red Cross is a humanitarian organization that provides emergency assistance, disaster relief and education inside the United States (www.redcross.org).

Angelwish

Angelwish is dedicated to improving the quality of life for children and their families around the world living with chronic illnesses by granting wishes and fulfilling the basic needs of the agencies that care for them (Angelwish.org).

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Autism Speaks

Autism Speaks is the world’s largest autism advocacy organization that sponsors autism research and conducts awareness and outreach activities aimed at families, governments, and the public (www.autismspeaks.org).

BACCHUS/GAMMA

The BACCHUS Network™ is a nonprofit public benefit corporation promoting peer to peer strategies as effective tools in health and safety education, promoting responsibility in alcohol, sex, drugs, sexual harrasment, and other strong issues. Learn more by going to www.bacchusgamma.org.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of America

Big Brothers Big Sisters of America is a non-profit organization whose mission is to help children reach their potential through professionally supported, one-on-one relationships with mentors who try to have a measurable impact on youth (www.bbbs.org).

Boys & Girls Clubs

Boys & Girls Clubs of America (or BGCA) is a national organization whose mission is to “enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens.” Learn how you can help make a difference by going to www.bgca.org.

Boy Scouts of America

The Boy Scouts of America (BSA) is one of the largest youth organizations in the United States. The BSA goal is to train youth in responsible citizenship, character development, and self-reliance through participation in a wide range of outdoor activities, educational programs, and, at older age levels, career-oriented programs in partnership with community organizations (www.scouting.org).

Children’s Miracle Network

The Children’s Miracle Network is dedicated to raising funds and awareness to improve medical facilities and healthcare for sick and injured children (cmnwi.org).

The Leukemia & Lymphona Society

The Leukemia & Lymphona Society is the world’s largest voluntary health organization dedicated to funding blood cancer research, education and patient services (www.lls.org).

Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD)

Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) is a nonprofit organization that seeks to stop drunk driving, support those affected by drunk driving, prevent underage drinking, and overall push for stricter alcohol policy. Learn more on how you can help the cause at www.madd.org.

Muscular Dystrophy Association

MDA is the nonprofit health agency dedicated to curing muscular dystrophy, ALS and related diseases by funding worldwide research (mda.org).

Special Olympics

Special Olympics is the world’s largest sports organization for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, providing year-round training and competitions (www.specialolympics.org).

United Way

The United Way of America is a non-profit organization that works with more than 1,200 local United Way offices throughout the country in a coalition of charitable organizations to pool efforts in fundraising and support (www.liveunited.org).

White Ribbon Campaign

The White Ribbon Campaign (WRC) is the largest effort in the world of men working to end violence against women (VAW). In more than 55 countries, campaigns are led by both men and women, even though the focus is on educating men and boys. In some countries, it is a general public education effort focused on ending violence against women. Learn more by going to www.whiteribbon.ca.

Easter Seals

Easter Seals provides exceptional services, education, outreach, and advocacy so that people living with autism and other disabilities can live, learn, work and play in our communities (www.easterseals.com).

Habitat for Humanity

Habitat for Humanity builds and rehabilitates simple, decent houses with the help of homeowners (known as “homepartner”) families, volunteer labor, and donations of money and materials (www.habitat.org).

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2011 – 2012 ANNUAL SERVICE REPORT

The TKE Nation has stepped up to the challenge to help countless individuals across North America by raising thousands of dollars for local and national charities as well as dedicating thousands of hours of volunteer time. From letter-writing campaigns for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, to highway cleanup and toy drives, holding dance marathons and concerts, blood and canned food drives, and walking for Alzheimer’s, TKE is lending a helping hand. In 2011–12, Tau Kappa Epsilon continued to honor its commitment to philanthropic and community service

activities while Building Better Men for a Better World. Two hundred fifty-two groups reported some type of service: • • • • • •

288,353 total service hours reported $1,474,637 total donated to philanthropies $5.20 average per hour $177 average per man 1,144 average hours per group $5,852 average per group donated to philanthropies

“Even if it's a little thing, do something for those who have need of a man's help, something for which you get no pay but the privilege of doing it. For, remember, you don't live in a world all your own. Your brothers are here too.” —Albert Schweitzer

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ALMA COLLEGE, Zeta-Delta Each year, Zeta-Delta joins in with other organizations on the Alma College campus to raise funds for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. In 2010–2011, the college raised more than $12,000 and the Tekes raised $1,000 as their part of the fundraising effort. This year, the goal for Alma College is $20,000 and TKE’s goal is $1,000 plus. The Up ’til Dawn kickoff was a successful event. All the actives attended in their TKE “red hoodies” or TKE “varsity jacket” to stuff and address 50–70 envelopes each. The chapter sent more than 1,000 letters out of the total 2,500 sent by the campus. These were mailed to friends and TKE alumni asking for their support of St. Jude. This year, for the first time, the actives have contacted TKE alumni and asked for their financial support. As of January 2012, the chapter had received gifts of $465 and is hopeful they will exceed the $1,000 goal established for this year. Members also went house to house in the local community, volunteering to rake leaves. Many houses were those of elderly persons or abandoned houses that were raked to maintain a clean image in the community.

ANGELO STATE UNIVERSITY, Upsilon-Zeta Fraternities and sororities at Angelo State University each pick local organizations to support on an ongoing basis. One of the most recent programs the Greeks were involved in was Operation Christmas Child in which each chapter contributed items packed in shoeboxes to go to children in developing countries. That event was sponsored by the ASU Student Organizations program and the Greek Life program. In March, TKE held a recycle event where members went around campus and picked up trash and recycled it. They also conducted “Pushing for a Cure” and raised $1,382 for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, doing a pushup for every 50 cents that was donated. At the end of November, TKE’s new member class, along with Delta Zeta, Lambda Chi Alpha, Sigma Kappa, and Pi Kappa Alpha, participated in a toy drive to benefit the Marines’ Toys for Tots program, also sponsored by Greek Life.

ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY, Beta-Xi In April, the Tekes won Greek Week for the second year in a row for all of Arizona State University. There was a different community service event for every day of the week, such as Meet the Greeks, Greek Olympics, blood/canned food drives, movie on the field, and ending with Relay For Life. Beta-Xi brothers were paired up with Chi Omega Sorority and together both houses raised more than $23,000 for Relay For Life.

q CHAPTER NEWS Appalachian State Univ., Omicron-Alpha Strength: 49 Community Service Hrs: 2,336 Philanthropy Dollars: $14,849 Recruitment Results: 18 Arizona State University, Beta-Xi Strength: 117 Community Service Hrs: 5,554 Philanthropy Dollars: $22,000 Recruitment Results: 52 Bryant University, Lambda-Phi Strength: 23 GPA: 3.1 Community Service Hrs: 435 Philanthropy Dollars: $31,437 Recruitment Results: 8 Bucknell University, Beta-Mu Strength: 76 Community Service Hrs: 1,869 Philanthropy Dollars: $22,032 Recruitment Results: 27 Carleton University, Tau-Omega Strength: 81 GPA: 3.0 Community Service Hrs: 4,518 Philanthropy Dollars: $30,955 Recruitment Results: 32 Carthage College, Tau-Chi Strength: 47 Community Service Hrs: 432 Philanthropy Dollars: $30,739 Recruitment Results: 14 Christian Brothers Univ., Pi-Epsilon Strength: 48 Community Service Hrs: 2,451 Philanthropy Dollars: $40,722 Recruitment Results: 10

Find a community service or philanthropy project by going to tke.org under the Service Tab.

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q CHAPTER NEWS Columbus State University, Omicron-Tau Strength: 30 Community Service Hrs: 1,554 Philanthropy Dollars: $14,560 Recruitment Results: 10 East Carolina University, Lambda-Psi Strength: 45 Community Service Hrs: 368 Philanthropy Dollars: $31,677 Recruitment Results: 16 Florida State University, Lambda-Iota Strength: 57 Community Service Hrs: 845 Philanthropy Dollars: $40,965 Recruitment Results: 15 Illinois Wesleyan University, Alpha Strength: 60 Community Service Hrs: 4,402 Philanthropy Dollars: $19,349 Recruitment Results: 18 Indiana Univ. Southeast, Omicron-Sigma Strength: 49 Community Service Hrs: 2,435 Philanthropy Dollars: $18,261 Recruitment Results: 14 Indiana Univ. Purdue Univ. Indianapolis, Upsilon-Iota Strength: 56 Community Service Hrs: 2,709 Philanthropy Dollars: $4,612 Recruitment Results: 18 Iowa State University, Epsilon Strength: 78 Community Service Hrs: 7,260 Philanthropy Dollars: $19,495 Recruitment Results: 31

BUCKNELL UNIVERSITY, Beta-Mu Sixty Tekes participated in the annual Reagan Run, a 182-mile relay race from Lewisburg to Washington, D.C., on October 4. The first leg of the race was run from the TKE house (located on Fraternity Road across from the observatory) to the president's house on University Avenue. Each 15-mile leg was completed by five brothers, and each brother was asked to run at least a mile. Participants carried a purple horseshoe the entire distance to Washington, D.C. The route followed back roads from Lewisburg through Gettysburg and Harrisburg before finishing in front of the White House lawn, where all the brothers gathered and presented a check to the Alzheimer's Association. TKE runners raised money through sponsorships from family, alumni, businesses, and the campus community. Last year, TKE raised more than $23,000, which brings the Bucknell chapter's contribution to more than $210,000 in the past eight years, according to co-chair Christopher Rung. "We have raised more money for the Association in the past five years than any other TKE chapter in the nation, which I think is incredible," said Rung, who ran the last leg of the run to the White House.

IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY, Epsilon Tekes at Iowa State University teamed up with Delta Delta Delta sorority to host Iowa State’s first Up ’til Dawn fundraiser for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital on Saturday, February 18, at Beyer Hall. This marked the first Up ’til Dawn event at ISU which raised approximately $2,000. In April, as part of Greek Week festivities, members participated in Polar Bear Plunge, a fundraiser for the Special Olympics of Iowa. Each participant joins a team that collects donations and pledges to dive into Lake LaVerne on campus while dressed in outrageous costumes. Some of the themes from this year were ’80s, ’90s, Dance Marathon teal, Titanic and splatter paint. A record-breaking $90,000 was raised for this year’s event, which exceeds last year’s total of $57,000 and this year’s goal of $63,000. (Photo by Andrew Clawson/Iowa State Daily)

KENT STATE UNIVERSITY, Iota-Pi

Be sure to be included in next year’s annual Service Report by filling out the Annual Report by May 15, 2013, on the Membership Maintenance Module.

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Iota-Pi Chapter at Kent State is renewing their pledge to support St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in the only way they know how: music, dancing, and friends. In January, they hosted the Back to the Future St. Jude Charity Concert, an ’80s themed philanthropy concert featuring local artists Veeno, Zup, Keilyn, Patrenzo Kennedy, TreaZon and Dasanto, and DJ Swerve. Ninety percent of the admissions went straight to the hospital and the chapter raised approximately $1,400. The Tekes took orders for $10 T-shirts and tanks, with profits going to the hospital. The concert was held at The Outpost in Kent.

LYCOMING COLLEGE, Mu-Theta In September, Mu-Theta Chapter of TKE and the Lycoming College Circle K hosted speaker Clayton Jacobs, vice president of programs and services for the Greater Pennsylvania Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association. Jacobs discussed the memory loss, aging and dementia associated with the disease, and how students can make a difference in the fight against Alzheimer’s. The program was a kickoff to a campaign for the local Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s, co-sponsored by the two organizations, held on Saturday, September 29, at Indian Park in Montoursville. They helped organizers from the Alzheimer’s Association set up and tear down at the event. In addition to sponsoring a team for the walk, TKE participated in September’s First Friday celebration in downtown Williamsport and set up a table to auction off items, including artwork by Frater Kyle Petchoke, and sell candy bars and wristbands. Proceeds from this table went to support the Alzheimer’s Association. Several local businesses and groups sponsored teams to walk in the event and nearly $42,126 has been raised so far. The Tau Kappa Epsilon team raised nearly $1,500 for the Association.

MIDWESTERN STATE UNIVERSITY, Mu-Gamma Mu-Gamma Chapter of TKE joined with the Gamma-Tau chapter of Sigma Kappa Sorority at Midwestern State University to help host the annual Alzheimer’s Memory Walk in Wichita Falls, Texas, in September. TKE has been a contributing organization for the local Alzheimer’s Association, hosting events such as Memory Walk and the annual TKE Elite Texas Music Festival. Along with walking more than two miles, TKE volunteered and did the entire set-up and take-down for the event. The Tekes continued their partnership with the Keep Texas Beautiful Campaign along with the Highway Cleanup Foundation. TKE has had a two-mile stretch of highway in Wichita County (Holiday, Texas) and dedicates one Saturday a month to keeping their part of Texas clean. They have been actively participating in this program for the past five years.

MONMOUTH UNIVERSITY, Kappa-Kappa Kappa-Kappa Chapter hosted their second annual “Dancing with TKE” event in Pollak Theatre on the campus of Monmouth University, Tuesday, March 20. Philanthropy Chairman Matthew Avellino expected a big turnout: the chapter began selling tickets in the dining hall and more than 100 people responded “attending” to the chapter’s Facebook event page. Tickets were $5 in advance and $7 at the door. More than $400 was raised when the event began around 10:30 p.m., and all of the proceeds benefited St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital. Hosts of the event were Frater Dave Kunze and Zeta Tau Alpha sorority member Marie Worsham. The chapter got members of Greek Life to participate by asking other Greek organizations for help. They talked to the presidents of fraternities and asked their brothers to rally and come out for TKE. (continued next page)

q CHAPTER NEWS Lake Superior State Univ., Rho-Theta Strength: 28 GPA: 2.5 Community Service Hrs: 1,667 Philanthropy Dollars: $53,605 Recruitment Results: 10 Lycoming College, Mu-Theta Strength: 36 Community Service Hrs: 6,550 Philanthropy Dollars: $1,075 Recruitment Results: 10 Michigan Tech University, Mu-Lambda Strength: 20 Community Service Hrs: 3,693 Philanthropy Dollars: $1,275 Recruitment Results: 2 New York Inst. of Technology-Manhattan, Upsilon-Mu Strength: 38 GPA: 2.6 Community Service Hrs: 1,720 Philanthropy Dollars: $10,037 Recruitment Results: 10 Niagara University, Nu-Alpha Strength: 40 GPA: 2.9 Community Service Hrs: 4,703 Philanthropy Dollars: $3,280 Recruitment Results: 13 North Carolina State University, Beta-Beta Strength: 39 GPA: 2.85 Community Service Hrs: 1,230 Philanthropy Dollars: $11,273 Recruitment Results: 11 Northern Arizona University, Epsilon-Rho Strength: 69 Community Service Hrs: 16,050 Philanthropy Dollars: $2,100 Recruitment Results: 30

The application deadline for the International Sweetheart contest is February 23, 2013.

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q CHAPTER NEWS Northern Kentucky University, Pi-Omicron Strength: 53 Community Service Hrs: 4,686 Philanthropy Dollars: $21,804 Recruitment Results: 16 Pennsylvania State University, Pi Strength: 70 Community Service Hrs: 2,025 Philanthropy Dollars: $85,948 Recruitment Results: 24 Rutgers University, Alpha-Eta Strength: 73 GPA: 2.94 Community Service Hrs: 2,885 Philanthropy Dollars: $2,850 Recruitment Results: 25 Saginaw Valley State Univ., Upsilon-Delta Strength: 63 Community Service Hrs: 2,816 Philanthropy Dollars: $4,294 Recruitment Results: 19 Sir Sandford Fleming College, Upsilon-Kappa Strength: 21 Community Service Hrs: 644 Philanthropy Dollars: $9,776 Recruitment Results: 14 Sonoma State University, Tau-Beta Strength: 89 Community Service Hrs: 3,800 Philanthropy Dollars: $43,497 Recruitment Results: 31 Southern Connecticut State Univ., Tau-Eta Strength: 37 Community Service Hrs: 6,194 Philanthropy Dollars: $9,257 Recruitment Results: 14

The deadline to apply online for Scholarship Awards is March 15, 2013.

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Kappa-Kappa promoted the event through fliers, e-mail and Facebook. There were five judges and among them was last year’s winner of “Dancing with TKE,” Mike Kumar, who started off the evening by showing the audience some of his moves. The final act was a group of fraternity brothers from TKE who sang and performed to “The Lazy Song” by Bruno Mars. In November, the brothers gathered in Point Pleasant to help families affected by Hurricane Sandy. Frater Lorenzo Russomanno organized the cleanup. He had been in contact with TKE advisor Christa Hogan who has been advising the chapter for about a year. She knew of a couple who needed help gutting their home for repairs. Twenty-four Tekes, including alumni, showed up to help the family clean out their home and within 20 minutes, they had moved the contents of the house to the curb. “When I heard and saw all of the disaster and destruction caused from Hurricane Sandy, I knew I wanted to organize something that could really help out hurricane victims hands on,” said Russomanno. After they helped the initial family, they walked through the town of Point Pleasant, offering help to anyone in need.

NORTHERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY, Theta-Iota Tekes at NMU pushed a bathtub from Sault Ste. Marie to Marquette to raise money for the Marquette Police Department K9 Unit. The tub push began just outside of Sault Ste. Marie on October 5 and ended at the TKE house at 625 N. Fourth St. in Marquette 33 hours later. Participants of the tub push included 18 TKE members, the TKE Chapter Advisor, and one member of the Alpha Sigma Fraternity at NMU. The tub push crossed nearly 170 miles and raised more than $500 for the K9 Unit through donations from local businesses and individuals. All money raised will be directly sent to the K9 unit of the Marquette Police Department. Funds will be used to help pay for new equipment as well as food and medication for two dogs. In addition to the tub push, TKE started a penny drive at Bothwell Middle School in Marquette to continue to raise funds for the K9 unit. Plans were also made for a can drive.

PEC METRO NY/NYC On Saturday, October 6, prior to the Province Education Conference held at SUNY Farmingdale, more than 60 Tekes gathered for a charity walk supporting pulmonary hypertension. Fraters from both Metro NY and NYC gave their support for this great cause. Pulmonary hypertension, or PH, is increased pressure in the pulmonary arteries which can lead to heart failure and is the most common cause of death in people who have PH. PH has no cure; however, research for new treatments is ongoing. Rob Guarini (GPA Metro NY, SigmaNu) and Jon Donahue (GPA NYC, Xi-Gamma) led a team of outstanding individuals who showed up to hand out water, set up and take down tents, push wheelchairs but above all else, put a smile on everyone’s face. The disease hits home to Frater Rob and he was amazed at how many Tekes can come to the aid of people they do not know. Tau Kappa Epsilon raised more than $300 for the cause. PH was so grateful for the support given by the Tekes and look forward to a continued relationship with the Province teams!

ROWAN UNIVERSITY, Omicron-Iota Rowan Tekes helped those affected by Hurricane Sandy. On November 3, the entire fraternity, 25 members from the Delta Phi Epsilon sorority, and three Rowan alumni traveled north to Forked River to help repair the devastation. They teamed up with other organizations to fix up multiple houses. “We have some brothers whose houses were affected by the devastation up north,” said Prytanis Evan Okulanis. “We feel as though we want to give back to them and the community, so we started the idea of taking donations, money-wise and food/supply-wise, that will help support some of the people in need.” The chapter had hundreds of dollars of supplies and food just from brothers and alumni, but still looked for more. Frater Craig Flannery, public service chairman in charge of the fundraiser, related 63 participants joined their program. “We provided help to a lot of families in need today,” he said. “It wasn’t typical student volunteering where you find an organization to give you a service letter. We all drove across the state, found people who needed help, and did what we could for them. I also found it very eye-opening how appreciative people were for things we take for granted every day, such as fresh water and ice.”

q CHAPTER NEWS Southwestern Oklahoma S.U., Epsilon-Eta Strength: 48 GPA: 3.11 Community Service Hrs: 2,304 Philanthropy Dollars: $9,441 Recruitment Results: 17 Spring Hill College, Upsilon-Alpha Strength: 53 Community Service Hrs: 3,618 Philanthropy Dollars: $7,606 Recruitment Results: 15 SUNY-Oswego, Rho-Lambda Strength: 35 GPA: 2.7 Community Service Hrs: 1,366 Philanthropy Dollars: $22,565 Recruitment Results: 16 Susquehanna University, Iota-Beta Strength: 45 GPA: 3.06 Community Service Hrs: 3,308 Philanthropy Dollars: $11,191 Recruitment Results: 19 Texas State University, Xi-Xi Strength: 48 Community Service Hrs: 721 Philanthropy Dollars: $25,152 Recruitment Results: 9 The Ohio State University, Omicron Strength: 138 GPA: 3.07 Community Service Hrs: 1,200 Philanthropy Dollars: $33,168 Recruitment Results: 36 University of California-Berkeley, Nu Strength: 97 Community Service Hrs: 1,186 Philanthropy Dollars: $14,372 Recruitment Results: 21

SIR SANDFORD FLEMING COLLEGE, Upsilon-Kappa Upsilon-Kappa Tekes held their annual Salvation Army Christmas toy drive for less fortunate kids November 26 – December 15. This was the chapter’s seventh year participating and they raised more than $2,000, allowing them to purchase and donate close to 200 toys to the cause. Fundraising was initiated in a variety of ways: exchanging candy canes in the cold for donations at Trent University Beta Podium; a chuck a puck fundraiser, organized by associate member James Smith, at a Peterborough Pete’s hockey game during first period intermission which raised $600; and a celebrity server at Boston Pizza which earned the Tekes 10 percent of the nightly profits in exchange for them helping the servers clear tables, serve customers, and help in the kitchen.

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q CHAPTER NEWS University of California-San Diego, Pi-Xi Strength: 133 GPA: 3.11 Community Service Hrs: 2,473 Philanthropy Dollars: $4,050 Recruitment Results: 39 University of Cincinnati, Lambda-Gamma Strength: 22 Community Service Hrs: 232 Philanthropy Dollars: $57,236 Recruitment Results: 10 Univ. of Connecticut-Storrs, Delta-Gamma Strength: 62 Community Service Hrs: 1,139 Philanthropy Dollars: $12,900 Recruitment Results: 22 University of Florida, Gamma-Theta Strength: 62 Community Service Hrs: 743 Philanthropy Dollars: $10,533 Recruitment Results: 17 University of Louisville, Alpha-Chi Strength: 79 Community Service Hrs: 3,017 Philanthropy Dollars: $1,500 Recruitment Results: 18 University of Maryland, Beta-Delta Strength: 87 Community Service Hrs: 2,970 Philanthropy Dollars: $28,729 Recruitment Results: 20 University of Nevada-Reno, Pi-Iota Strength: 43 Community Service Hrs: 1,601 Philanthropy Dollars: $28,988 Recruitment Results: 18

SONOMA STATE UNIVERSITY, Tau-Beta The Tau-Beta chapter participated in multiple philanthropy events during the spring semester. The chapter held a letter-writing campaign to raise support for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. The goal of the event was to write as many letters as possible to the local community in hopes of receiving donations. The Sonoma State Tekes also participated in Lip Jam, a lip-syncing/dance competition between 10 fraternities and sororities to raise money and awareness for diabetes research, in which the TauBeta chapter placed first. The Greek community at SSU, along with businesses, came together to raise more than $20,000 for the cause. During the semester, Tau-Beta hosted JJ Love, a Valentine’s Day dance, which featured a live performance by recording artist Jeremih. Profits from the dance helped sponsor an academic banquet for Rancho Cotate High School seniors.

WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY, Xi Xi Chapter is committed to several of the Greek and campus-wide service events, including Kappa Karaoke, AOII Arthritis Strikeout, Chi Omega Volleyball Classic, Dance Marathon, and Relay For Life, just to name a few. Some of the past and continuing successes have been in partnering with Chi Omega to facilitate the “Senior Prom” dance at local St. Louis retirement homes and helping Habitat for Humanity build houses in the greater St. Louis area. Currently, the chapter’s most successful philanthropy events include the TKE Holiday Stocking Delivery Service—where a stocking, along with candy, treats, and a personalized telegram, is delivered to someone on campus—and the end of the year Book Drive to collect, sell, and donate proceeds from books left behind after student move-out. TKE has put forth book drive efforts since before 2008, but in 2009 was excited to partner with SWAP (Sharing With A Purpose) on campus and expand the Book Drive into a combined program to reuse and recycle all reusable goods left behind and donated. In spring 2012, the chapter accumulated more than 50 boxes of books for donating and reselling, and approximately $5,000 was raised for donation between the combined efforts of TKE and SWAP.

WAYNE STATE COLLEGE OF NEBRASKA, Lambda-Chi The 2013 Conclave will be held in Washington, D.C., August 8–11, at the Grand Hyatt Washington.

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On September 7, 2012, the brothers of the Lambda-Chi chapter at Wayne State College hosted their first annual “Jammin’ for Jude!” They organized a benefit concert with 100 percent of the proceeds going to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. The chapter started planning this event after returning from the RLC in Wichita, Kan., where they met with a St. Jude representative. Epiprytanis Tim Cotter said, “This is our way to help children and their families who have cancer and other life-threatening diseases. This event is not only for college students. It is also open to everyone around the surrounding communities as well.” The members did not charge admission and free-will donations were accepted by fraternity members during the performances. The chapter arranged for three local bands to play in the gym on campus: Maverick (cover band from Columbus, Neb.), Everything Goes (pop/punk from Lincoln, Neb.), and the headliner, Allen Glaser Band (country from Kearney, Neb.). During the concert, there was an informational booth for St. Jude along with a collection box for donations. The concert was a success for the chapter as (continued top of next page)

they raised more than $900 with donations still coming. Frater Tom Ksiazek said, “It was a rewarding experience knowing that we were going to help save someone’s life.” The chapter plans to make this a yearly event. “Our chapter has never done something this big for a long time, and I wanted to leave the chapter with a great event like this,” said Frater Cotter.

q CHAPTER NEWS Univ. of Southern California, Beta-Sigma Strength: 132 GPA: 3.21 Community Service Hrs: 3,395 Philanthropy Dollars: $16,140 Recruitment Results: 31 Univ. of Texas at Austin, Gamma-Uspilon Strength: 66 GPA: 2.913 Community Service Hrs: 1,250 Philanthropy Dollars: $46,737 Recruitment Results: 15 University of Washington, Chi Strength: 92 GPA: 3.25 Community Service Hrs: 3,929 Philanthropy Dollars: $6,992 Recruitment Results: 25

UNIVERSITY OF TAMPA, Epsilon-Beta Colony The University of Tampa Tekes followed in former TKE Ronald Reagan’s footsteps to help host the Walk to End Alzheimer’s on Saturday, September 29, at 8 a.m. The walk, the largest nationwide fundraiser for Alzheimer’s research and awareness, is held annually across the country by the Alzheimer’s Association. The event took place at Curtis Hixon Park, within walking distance from campus, and is similar to Relay For Life, a fundraising walk to help combat cancer. The Alzheimer’s Association’s national goal is to raise $140,000. Zachary Iacovino, Epiprytanis, said the Tekes were a lot more involved in this year’s event. “Every year we help them with it,” said Iacovino. “We have more guys so that allows us to be more involved, so we’re helping them run the event actually.” The chapter had approximately 35 members this year. During the walk on Saturday, the colony helped teams of walkers register for the event, tallying how much money was made, tracking volunteer hours, and organizing the events of the day. “Overall [we are] just ensuring that the event is successful,” Iacovino said. “Ronald Reagan was a Teke so we have an allegiance to that organization and TKE tries to raise money to support it.” The walk also holds personal importance to Iacovino: “I have an aunt who passed away due to Alzheimer’s and my grandmother currently has it, so the organization and walk have special meaning to me.” The chapter also be participated in the St. Jude Give Thanks Walk in Tampa on November 17, a fundraiser for the children of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

Univ. of Wisconsin-Madison, Lambda Strength: 60 Community Service Hrs: 2,420 Philanthropy Dollars: $16,457 Recruitment Results: 21 West Virginia University, Rho Strength: 81 GPA: 2.5 Community Service Hrs: 1,847 Philanthropy Dollars: $13,550 Recruitment Results: 24 Whitman College, Alpha-Theta Strength: 77 Community Service Hrs: 752 Philanthropy Dollars: $3,000 Recruitment Results: 21 Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Zeta-Mu Strength: 92 Community Service Hrs: 2,472 Philanthropy Dollars: $16,103 Recruitment Results: 23

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“Micki is very deserving of this award because of her compassion, drive and sheer love for Campus Life.”

Greek Life Administrator of the Quarter: MICKI ESTUESTA As the Campus Life Advisor at Sonoma State University, Micki Estuesta is making a real difference in the lives of those on her campus. She drives her students to be better leaders and stewards to post baccalaureate work. She cares deeply for her students and continually aides TKE men in their mental, moral and social development. Michael Booz, past Prytanis of the Tau-Beta Chapter of TKE at Sonoma State, attests that “Micki Estuesta has been an invaluable resource in fostering the growth of our chapter. She teaches us about organizational issues such as membership, recruitment, fundraising, and program planning. She has always been a big inspiration and continues to help further our goals and success. Not only does she help make our chapter better and stronger, she cares very deeply about all groups on our campus. Micki is very deserving of this award because of her compassion, drive and sheer love for Campus Life.” Micki believes that the fraternal experience can be the most relevant college experience an undergraduate can have if done right. Just as her collegiate experience at the University of Oregon and post

graduate work at the University of Southern California taught her, Micki is a sheer professional. According to the Director of the Center for Student Leadership, Involvement and Service, Heather Howard Martin, “In her first semester as the Campus Life Advisor here at Sonoma State University, Micki has clearly demonstrated her student-centered approach and willingness to go the extra mile for our student organizations and fraternity/sorority life. She works tirelessly to insure that organizations are living the values that they espouse and has provided tremendous leadership to our student leaders on this front. Her professionalism, positive attitude and can-do spirit has been an absolute asset to the student life team, and I know that moving forward she will continue to shine. It is so wonderful to hear that TKE is recognizing and acknowledging her contributions—both to our chapter here but to the betterment of fraternity and sorority life at Sonoma State University.” TKE Nation gives their sincere thanks to Micki Estuesta for her work to make the Tau-Beta chapter Top TKE caliber.

October Volunteer of the Month: PATRICK MCELROY

“With each colony or chapter interaction, I hope to help Tekes experience the same successes I have been lucky enough to achieve.”

“As an undergraduate, I worked to help re-establish the Iota-Beta chapter at Susquehanna University. Throughout the colonization and chartering processes, the relationships I built with the volunteers in the Northeast region were extremely impactful on my development within the Fraternity.” Life Loyal Teke Frater Patrick McElroy (Iota-Beta, Susquehanna University) says he volunteers because of his commitment to the Bond and respect for those Fraters who paved the way for him and the re-chartering of Iota-Beta. “Those same volunteers who guided me and gave me and my fellow colony members the necessary foundation and encouragement to charter and receive Top TKE Chapter in the same year, are the same volunteers who sought my commitment to becoming a volunteer upon graduation.” Currently, Patrick is Province Advisor for the Liberty District and serves as president of the TKE Iota-Beta Alumni Association. He says by actively participating as a volunteer, he gets to do some-

thing every day that he loves—becoming a better Teke and living the ritual. “With each colony or chapter interaction, I hope to help Tekes experience the same successes I have been lucky enough to achieve. As a volunteer, you have the opportunity to help facilitate the ultimate collegiate experience—fraternity life.” His role as a volunteer also led to his membership in the Northeast Ironmen Alumni Association and commitment to provide further service to our great Fraternity. In his professional endeavors, Frater McElroy is a financial analyst for Financial Research Associates in Bala Cynwyd, Penn. Twice a year, he visits Gettysburg National Military Park with his fraternity brothers to perform cleanup, maintenance and restoration projects. In closing, Frater Patrick says, “I have received more from my experiences as a volunteer than I could have ever experienced as an undergraduate and look forward to many more years of impacting the lives of future Tekes.”

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November Volunteer of the Month: MICHAEL PECK After less than a year on the job as a Province Advisor in Michigan, Frater Michael Peck (UpsilonDelta, Saginaw Valley State University) has already earned himself a “promotion.” Taking the bull by the horns, he has visited most of the 11 chapters in the Great Lakes Province on his own initiative. Constantly on the road, the phone, e-mail or social media for TKE (and sometimes a combination of more than one at a time), Mike has proved himself to be an indispensable resource, both to his home chapter and the greater Fraternity. He is able to take the experiences and knowledge he has gained the last few years and bring them back to the collegiate members. “I’m able to help them grow as men … challenge themselves more, watch them celebrate in their success, and constantly strive to be better. It gives me great joy and excitement every time I have the privilege of watching new members take our Bond and develop into the leaders they didn’t think they could be. It is these things that ignite my ‘Teke flame’ and push me to not only do more, but to be better myself.” The Province already had a Grand Province Advisor, but clearly Frater Peck had earned more responsibility and recognition. The only solution: create a new position especially for him. As the Great Lakes’ first Assistant Grand Province

Advisor, Mike continues to be an invaluable resource, both as the chief lieutenant of the GPA and by visiting chapters, conducting recruitment workshops, helping set up two Boards of Advisors with another one waiting in the wings, and corralling initiate reports and RLC registrations. Frater Peck says that being a volunteer, both a Chapter Advisor to Upsilon-Delta Chapter and a Province Advisor, has given him the opportunity to help mold our young Fraters to be better men, better students, and better leaders. “What I get out of being a TKE volunteer is the ability to experience people grow in breadth and depth, become better men, better leaders and live the values of Love, Charity, and Esteem every day. Seeing them wear the letters ‘TKE’ across their chest and wear the badge of Tau Kappa Epsilon with pride and honor, is something we all have in common, a bond so close that only we know the meaning.” A Life Loyal Teke, Frater Peck received the Fraternity for Life Award in 2011. Outside of TKE, he is in the banking industry, serving as an underwriter at Quicken Loans. Also, he is a licensed paramedic in the state of Michigan and a member of the National EMS Management Association. Thank you, Frater Peck, for your efforts from the entire TKE Nation.

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“It gives me great joy and excitement every time I have the privilege of watching new members take our Bond and develop into the leaders they didn’t think they could be.”

December Volunteer of the Month: JAMES BENWARE A simple invitation to go to an alumni event in Chicago, and then a phone call while working in Milwaukee, is what started Frater James Benware’s volunteer efforts for Tau Kappa Epsilon. Grand Province Advisor for the Arizona Province, James has the expertise and knowledge to provide support to his chapters. A Life Loyal Teke, he has previously served as a Rush Coach and is president of the Phoenix Alumni Association. As Chapter Advisor, he has played an intricate role in the development of a Top TKE Chapter in Beta-Xi at Arizona State University. Frater Benware has dedicated much of his time to the Fraternity and what motivates him is the opportunity to make a difference. “I have fun while doing it, whether that is attending a chapter meeting, rush event or Conclave. I have also been lucky to have other great volunteers as mentors and advisors when I started and as I faced some of the challenges along the way. I would also not have been successful without the dedicated staff of TKE and while the faces may change, their Teke spirit never waivers.”

He also thinks of his TKE volunteer experience as a sort of exchange. “As a volunteer, I have gotten to travel to different parts of the country and shared some great experiences with many of my fraternity brothers, both young and those with a significant amount of life experience. I continue to be a volunteer so that I can pass along some of the wisdom I have picked up and some which has been shared with me by other volunteers over the years.” Outside of his TKE duties, James works for Wells Fargo Bank in the Phoenix area as a loan adjuster. He is a Civil War living historian and serves as senior vice-commander of Alonzo Cushing Camp #5 of the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War. James also enjoys golfing and volunteers at his son’s school. “I expect my journey as a TKE volunteer still has a few surprises and interesting times ahead and I am looking forward to continuing to give back to TKE in Arizona with the other members of my province team in building Better Men for a Better World.”

“I continue to be a volunteer so that I can pass along some of the wisdom that I have picked up and some which has been shared with me by other volunteers over the years.”

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“If you say TKE is the greatest on the planet, your treasure should be behind it.”

J. D. DAVIS Newest TEF Ambassador ready to spread the word about giving time, talent and treasure J.D. Davis isn’t shy about how he’s giving to TKE as a volunteer and as the newest TKE Educational Foundation Ambassador. “If you say TKE is the greatest on the planet, your treasure should be behind it,” says Davis. Davis (Rho-Rho, Sam Houston State University) came to TKE in non-traditional ways; he didn’t pledge a fraternity until he was earning his second college degree. That time, he says, he wanted to make sure he had the “whole college experience.” The Tekes in the house made him feel comfortable and welcomed. “The house was full of different people—black, white, Hispanic, Asian,” he says. “It was a diversified mix of guys and they were like me.” Davis, a self-identified organizer, rose into chapter leadership, serving as Prytanis for two years. Now, he volunteers in many roles, including the Grand Province Advisor for the Lonestar Province and the Rho-Rho Chapter Advisor, and with the RhoRho Alumni Association. He is also a member of the TKE Investment Committee. Professionally, he works as a financial advisor. He credits his collegiate TKE experience with helping him appreciate different ideas and the opportunity to learn strategic planning that matters in his career. Davis doesn’t just give his time to TKE. He’s a lifelong learner, currently pursuing his fifth degree, and is actively involved with his church as a praise and worship leader and choir director. He lends his voice to the 2nd Chance gospel quartet, too. While his time and talents are clearly spent in service, Davis has also increased his financial giving to the TKE Educational Foundation. He’s the newest of the Foundation Ambassadors, pledging to give $1,000 a year to the Leadership Fund. Through that fund, the Foundation is able to meet the most pressing needs 18 THE TEKE q FALL 2012

of TKE. Making that commitment, he said, is all part of ensuring TKE is the best fraternity. “Having the largest numbers of members and having few people contribute to it on a regular basis is just a travesty. If I have to be the person who steps up to do that, I’ll do it. If people don’t know people aren’t contributing, somebody needs to spread the word,” he says. He wants others to join him as donors and as volunteers. Giving time, talent and treasure, he says, ensures that chapters are healthy and that needs like computer rooms in houses aren’t obstacles to young men being successful. “Being able to pass that forward and making sure chapters are viable should be enough,” Davis says. “If we’re going to claim to be the best, then step up to be the best.”

TKE Nation Tournament Returns in 2013 Sports-themed campaign offers opportunity for all Tekes to Pay it Forward The TKE Nation Tournament is back with new twists and new opportunities to make a difference for TKE, all while enjoying a little friendly competition. The Fraters of Pi-Epsilon Chapter (Christian Brothers University) know how it’s done. Their chapter raised the most total funds through TNT 2012, which overall raised more than $60,000 last year. This year, the goal is $100,000, half of which will go back to chapters’ Special Projects Funds.

Why Participate? 1. It’s time to Pay it Forward (TNT is TKE’s largest grassroots fundraising effort). You know and understand that many Tekes gave of their time, talent and treasure to make your fraternal experience amazing. TNT is a simple way for you to Pay it Forward for today’s Tekes.

Want to be the National Champion of TNT?

Make your donation early in the competition. This year’s tournament will be similar to March Madness, with brackets taking us all the way to the winning spot. And, even if your team falls off the bracket, it’s not the end! There’s a wild card in the final days of the competition with a chance to get back in and win it all!

1. Anytime between March 1 through March 31, 2013, visit tke.org/tnt and make a tax-deductible donation of $18.99 or more to the TKE Educational Foundation in honor of your collegiate chapter.

3. Tell your friends and family to do the same. Anyone can support a favorite TKE chapter, helping them win the tournament. 4. Follow the competition on TKE’s official Facebook page (www.facebook. com/Tau.Kappa.Epsilon.Fraternity ) and on Twitter: @TKE_Fraternity.

If your chapter wins, they’ll receive recognition at Conclave 2013 and RLCs as well as prizes and bragging rights as the National Champion of TNT in TKE Nation.

Get in the Game

Here’s how you can put your chapter on top:

2. Every dollar given equals one point for your chapter. The more you give, the higher your chapter’s score.

2. Fifty percent of the funds raised go to your chapter’s Special Projects Fund. Special Projects Funds can be used for registration for TKE programs such as Regional Leadership Conferences or Conclave, or to assist with housing projects. The other 50 percent goes to the Foundation to support education and leadership programming for TKE. It’s a win – win!

What: TNT 2013 (TKE Nation Tournament) Who: All Tekes, family and friends When: Kick-offs at 2013 RLCs; tournament March 1–31, 2013 Why: Raise funds for your chapter’s Special Projects Fund and for the TKE Educational Foundation Why Else: Become the National Champion of TNT 2013 and earn reognition at Conclave 2013, RLCs and awesome prizes Where: • www.tke.org/tnt • www.facebook.com/Tau.Kappa.Epsilon.Fraternity • Twitter: @TKE_Fraternity

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