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DELTA SIGS IN THE NEWS / 6 Brothers Making Headlines in the Sports World. FOUNDATION UPDATE / 22 The Impact of Your Dollars.

CALIFORNIA DREAMIN’ / 15 Delta Sig’s 63rd National Convention

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EDITOR Lauren M. Palmer CONTRIBUTORS Elizabeth Jay Lauren M. Palmer DELTA SIGMA PHI FRATERNITY Phil Rodriguez, Illinois State ’03 Executive Director rodriguez@deltasig.org Ry Beck, UNT ’04 Chief Strategy Officer beck@deltasig.org Casey Dwyer, Kansas State ’08 Chief Technology Officer dwyer@deltasig.org Aaron Noon Chief Housing Officer noon@deltasig.org Kristin Fouts Senior Director of Membership Experience fouts@deltasig.org Victoria Stankus Senior Director of Chapter Operations stankus@deltasig.org Gage Abell, Transylvania ’15 Director of Fraternity Growth abell@deltasig.org Brittany Ankeny-Dooley Director of Membership Experience & Training Programs ankeny@deltasig.org Diane Larson Director of Membership Experience & Events larson@deltasig.org Lauren Palmer Director of Communications palmer@deltasig.org Vincent Woods, East Carolina ’06 Director of Chapter Operations & Advising woods@deltasig.org Elliott Beach, Thiel ’12 Senior Associate Director of Accountability beach@deltasig.org Tyler Gunn, ULM ’16 Associate Director of Chapter Operations & Growth gunn@deltasig.org

Hunter Potemri, East Carolina ’16 Associate Director of Membership Growth & New Chapter Development potemri@deltasig.org Andrew Thomas, IUPUI ’14 Associate Director of Membership Experience thomas@deltasig.org

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Tom Lambert, Indiana State ’89 Systems Administrator lambert@deltasig.org Ryan Stoner Fraternity Controller stoner@deltasig.org Zach Collins, UW Oshkosh ’18 Coordinator of Chapter Operations & New Chapter Development collins@deltasig.org Brady Lutz, IUPUI ’14 Coordinator of Membership Growth lutz@deltasig.org

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Jorge Ochoa, Texas Tech ’11 Coordinator of Membership Growth ochoa@deltasig.org Dylan Rood, Western Carolina ’17 Coordinator of Chapter Operations rood@deltasig.org

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Vincente Villarreal, Texas State-San Marcos ’16 Coordinator of Membership Growth villarreal@deltasig.org Tyler Weiss, North Florida ’19 Coordinator of Chapter Operations weiss@deltasig.org

Chris Williams, Lander ’17 Coordinator of Membership Growth williams@deltasig.org DELTA SIGMA PHI FOUNDATION Nathan Wight, Illinois State ’97 Chief Advancement Officer wight@deltasig.org

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Madison Denhart Assistant Director of Advancement Operations denhart@deltasig.org

Foundation Annual Report at a Glance

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Elizabeth Jay Senior Associate Director of Communications & Annual Giving jay@deltasig.org

Brendan O’Connor, Iowa State ’14 Associate Director of Chapter Operations & New Chapter Development oconnor@deltasig.org

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he theme of this issue is “Moving Forward Together,” and that has been the story of our Fraternity for the last nearly two years. Whether we were supporting each other through the darkest days of isolation during the pandemic or working in tandem to reimagine our brotherhood and every aspect our lives, Delta Sigma Phi has continued to carry out our mission and help build better men and better lives, and we are emerging from this season with a renewed resilience. We are also emerging with a renewed appreciation for the connection and fellowship that are the lifeblood of this organization, and we got a chance to savor that togetherness during our 63rd National Convention in Los Angeles this October. More than 440 brothers and guests joined us at the Westin Bonaventure to conduct the business of our Fraternity and celebrate all we have achieved together. You will read much more about our celebration in the Convention feature beginning on page 15. This Convention also marked the end of an era as National President Jim Larson, Cal Poly-SLO ’72, reached his term limit and stepped down as our leader. Brother Larson has led this brotherhood with a deep dedication and sincerity of purpose that will leave a lasting legacy on Delta Sigma Phi. Anyone who has met Brother Larson, affectionately known as “Lurch” due to his towering stature, has immediately experienced the incredibly special qualities that make him such a wonderful leader. It takes an extraordinary level of commitment to our Fraternity to take on a role with

“It’s going to be an incredible year for Delta Sigma Phi as we continue to challenge ourselves and expand the notion of what fraternity can achieve! Thank you for being a part of it.”

so much responsibility, and this duty took on an extra layer of intensity as Brother Larson worked to keep the Delta Sig ship afloat during the rocky waters of the COVID-19 pandemic. As we faced uncharted territory in every turn, we were keenly aware of what was at stake. Our undergraduate members needed our support more than ever. And in tandem with the Delta Sigma Phi Foundation, we were able to reinvent our entire approach to provide relief for members and enable them to continue pursuing their education. The annual report on pages 22-23 shares much more about the Foundation’s contributions to this effort. As we honor Brother Larson, we also welcome Tom Archer, Virginia ’87, as our new national president! We look forward to his leadership and the vigor and energy so characteristic of Brother Archer. During a Convention session titled “Overcoming Adversity,” I highlighted several examples of how the truly exemplary men of this brotherhood have pushed forward during these challenging times. I know I could have highlighted countless others, and indeed that each and every person reading this has their own story of perseverance to share. In this

issue, you’ll read about Brother Tom Landis, Texas ’88, and the growing network of ice cream shops he founded that are staffed by people with special needs. His story is one of personal grit and also a deep passion for creating opportunities and a sense of purpose for individuals with different abilities. As we look ahead to 2022 and hopefully continued progress toward beating COVID, try to preserve the clarity of these difficult times. May that renewed dedication to helping others and being there for your community stay with you long after we move into this next phase of the new normal. It’s going to be an incredible year for Delta Sigma Phi as we continue to challenge ourselves and expand the notion of what fraternity can achieve! Thank you for being a part of it.

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Phil Rodriguez, Illinois State ’03 Executive Director, Delta Sigma Phi Fraternity & Foundation

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“Those Are My Foxhole Friends” Friends” With the lifelong support of his brothers, Tom Landis, Texas ’88, serves up dignity and independence for employees with special needs. BY LAUREN PALMER

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owdy Homemade Founder Tom Landis is known as the inventor of Dr. Pepper Chocolate Chip ice cream, and that creation alone might be enough claim to fame for most people. But behind his delicious concoctions is a commitment to leveraging the power of his business as a meaningful force for good. “My mission of trying to help others stems not so much from what I learned at UT, but from what I learned in the Fraternity,” said Landis. “None of my other friendships from college have lasted, but my Delta Sig friendships remain.” Brother Landis and his wife, Margaret, opened Howdy Homemade after reading the legendary coach Gene Stallings’ book Another Season: A Coach's Story of Raising an Exceptional Son, which chronicles his relationship with his son with Down Syndrome. The Landises are proud parents to Jake, 12, and Kate, 10, and Coach Stallings’ story compelled Brother Landis to evaluate his impact as both a father and a business owner. He hoped to empower people with special needs to harness their own potential and access the independence and self-respect of employment. Propelled by his Christian faith, Landis wanted his business to stand for something greater, and he believes customers feel the same. “There’s a seismic shift in how the public views businesses. They want something real,” he said. “Millenials care more about what your business stands for than what you are selling.” People often wonder if Brother Landis has a background in working with people who have special needs. “I always tell them, ‘Nope, I am just going to treat them like everyone else and support them with patience and grace, and we’ll set the bar high because we know they can do it.’ And for six

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years they have been.” He says his employees all have gifts that make them an asset to any organization. “People with Down Syndrome can be friendly to new people again and again. People with autism have amazing memories and follow instructions extraordinarily well,” he said. “We all have special abilities and needs—just some people, you can see them more. When customers come into the store and I happen to be scooping, you can see they are visibly disappointed because they were hoping to interact with my staff members instead.” Howdy Homemade was just beginning to take flight when the pandemic hit. Howdy Homemade was severely affected, closing temporarily to ensure the safety of its employees. Even after reopening, customer traffic was slow, leading to the risk of permanent closure. Because of Howdy’s reputation for its original, delicious flavors, as well as its public service mission, the community rallied behind them via social media and GoFundMe campaigns. Additionally, CNBC's "The Profit" host Marcus Lemonis recently gifted Howdy Homemade with a $50,000 grant, which Brother Landis accepted live on The Today Show alongside Howdy Homemade Vice President Coleman Jones. These donations have helped Howdy stay open and continue its expansion plans, which include a mobile ice cream truck and franchises in Houston and Asheville. Delta Sigma Phi has been a constant for Brother Landis. He got his start in the restaurant industry thanks to small investments from almost 50 brothers, launching a career portfolio that includes 13 restaurants to date. “If you want to separate it by ‘friends’ and ‘foxhole friends,’ those are my foxhole friends. I would take a bullet for them and they’d take a bullet for me.”

Brother Landis said being a Delta Sig helped him grow more than any other college experience. “Relationships boil down to communication and respect, and rebuke can be difficult,” he said. “How can you speak the truth with love? One of the things that truly changed me was at the end

“If we’re honest, the fraternity can be the last place you would want to share... But the magic is when it becomes that open place, where we can take that stress away and the pressure of perfectionism.”

of graduation, where we’d have a nice meal and a senior would give what we called a ‘personal comment’ or ‘PC.’ It was unlimited time to say whatever you wanted. As a guy gave his Senior PC, he talked about not seeing eye to eye with some guys. He said, ‘There are some people who I felt were always looking for how they were different instead of how they were similar, and one of them is Tom Landis.’ And he was dead-

on right. There’s no class at UT that would have forced me to confront that within myself. It was the brotherhood that helped me see that.” Brother Landis credits Delta Sig with developing his leadership skills, and the brothers who inspired him most were the ones who truly opened up. “It wasn’t the success you remember; it’s what they struggled to overcome to get to the success,” he said. As he’s achieved his own success in the business world, Brother Landis has insisted on sharing the challenges that have accompanied his triumphs. “I want people to know that I live with depression and bipolar disorder,” said Brother Landis, noting that he’s also lost a pledge brother to suicide. “It’s difficult at times, but I also believe it’s my superpower and a big source of my creativity.” Landis believes there is no leadership without vulnerability. “If we’re honest, the fraternity can be the last place you would want to share,” he said. “But the magic is when it becomes that open place, where we can take that stress away and the pressure of perfectionism.” Howdy Homemade is currently fundraising to clear the path toward future expansion. Brother Landis said that while he appreciates greatly the financial support he’s received from the Fraternity, he would also love for Delta Sigs to extend more care and support to brothers whose children have special needs. “Reach out to them. Check in on them. Tell them about Howdy.” Brother Landis said that’s the best thing about Howdy for him—the hope it brings to people’s lives. “I got an email from a franchisee who said, ‘From the moment my daughter was born I worried about her future. But now that I know about Howdy Homemade, my worries are gone.’ And I want to give other parents that hope.”

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Delta Sigma Phi was represented at the Tokyo 2020 Summer Olympics! We’re proud to share that Mitch Stahl, UCLA ’16, dominated the court as a middle blocker on the U.S. Men’s Volleyball Team. The games took place in July and August 2021 after being postponed due to the pandemic. Team USA made a strong showing before falling to Argentina in straight sets on Aug. 1, finishing Pool B play with a 2-3 record. It was the first Olympic experience for Brother Stahl, who stands at 6’8” and competed as a student athlete during his time at UCLA. Congratulations to Brother Stahl on this tremendous achievement!

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Alex Offenbach, Purdue ’11, Makes a Name for Himself in Indy Car Racing Mechanics

KOHJIRO KINNO FOR USA VOLLEYBALL

Brother Mitch Stahl, UCLA ’16, Competes with Team USA at the Tokyo 2020 Summer Olympic Games

At the 105th running of the Indianapolis 500, Alex Offenbach was hard at work in the pit alongside his teammates on Andretti Autosport. It was Offenbach’s fourth year as their damper specialist, an expertise he honed during his time at Purdue’s multidisciplinary engineering undergraduate program. Offenbach is responsible for building and tuning the shocks for the #26 entry of driver Colton Herta. This role has been the fulfillment of a dream for Offenbach and the result of many years of hard work and long study hours to build on his natural interest in mechanics. He attended Purdue specifically to study racing engineering, a career path inspired by his first Indy 500 at age 13. It’s been an especially exciting year for the team. Herta finished third in the championship last season and won the second race of the NTT Indycar Series season in St. Petersburg, Fla. Herta, who recently turned 21, is aiming to become the youngest winner in Indianapolis 500 history. “He is building a reputation as one of the next big stars of Indycar,” said Offenbach. Another important development for the team is that the #26 team represents Gainbridge, an online annuity and life insurance agency which is also the entitlement sponsor for the Indy 500. “Having a shot at winning the Indy 500 is not only a dream come true, but also a huge deal for our sponsors, as racing is as much a business as it is a sport,” said Offenbach. “I am proud to be one of many to represent Purdue at one of the most prestigious motorsports events in the world. I encourage every student to never give up on chasing their dreams.”

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“My pledge brother was a great guy to talk to and look up to.” TREVOR HANDS, GEORGIA COLLEGE & STATE ’20

“Delta Sig kept me focused and gave me an outlet from our online reality.” ANONYMOUS

“Having chapter even over Zoom. It was just great seeing all my brothers.” CHARLES LUCAS, WESTERN CAROLINA ’20

The Lifelong Gift of Fraternity:

BROTHERHOOD AND MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT /////////////////////////////////////////////////////// “I don’t know where I’d be without Delta Sigma Phi.” We hear these words again and again from brothers who’ve found friendship, purpose, and inspiration within these sacred bonds. And recent research from Gallup and the North American Interfraternity Conference confirms what Delta Sigs have long known: Fraternity membership is tied with strong college experiences, development of career skills, and post-graduate wellbeing. And the past two years have certainly demonstrated the need for culture, harmony, and friendship. Delta Sigs shared the brotherhood moments that helped them get through the most isolating days of the pandemic on our Instagram page, @deltasigmaphi.

“My brothers assured me that I was not alone in this fight and that I was strong.” DAVID RUMINSKI, NORTHERN COLORADO ’15

“We played a lot of Warzone.” COLIN IBISON, STETSON ’18

“I had COVID last September and my brothers were my biggest support resource during quarantine.” ANONYMOUS

“Took daily walks, started an NHL video game competition group, and took the time to ask how I was doing.” BRENDAN STANDISH, WINGATE ’18

“By listening and respecting everyone’s opinions.” JOSE SADURNI, GEORGIA TECH ’19

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A Brother and a Soldier BY ELIZABETH JAY

olonel Arthur DeGroat II, Kansas State ’13, is not your average Delta Sig. Brother DeGroat served 22 years in the US Armed Forces as an armor officer before picking up his copy of the Gordian Knot and pledging Delta Sigma Phi. Art, as he’s called, is glad to be a Delta Sig. “He was an asset for our Kansas City Convention in 2019 when the National Fraternity prepared a ‘filmed’ tribute to our members who died as a result of their service during World War I,” Delta Sig Historian Loren Mall commented. “Art was especially proud,

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later that day, when he helped dedicate a Delta Sig memorial stone, engraved with these names, at the National World War I Museum and Memorial. At that time, we were, and perhaps still are, the only college fraternity to have immortalized its World War I heroes at this National Historic Landmark.” When asked to reflect upon his experience in Delta Sig and the path his life has taken since, Art said, “Through active mentorship relationships, spiritual guidance, and sheer will to grow—I have turned my life hardships into growth opportunities to forge me into a better man to myself and to others. “ Born in New Jersey in 1962 as

a third-generation soldier, Brother DeGroat accepted from an early age that his family serves in the military. While the expectation was just one tour, after about a year and a half on active duty, Art says he “actually fell in love with the Army, and it became my entire life.” Art attended Seton Hall University on an Army ROTC scholarship, graduating in 1984. After graduation, he was sent to the Armor Officer basic course at Fort Knox, Kentucky in 1985. He was trained to command M181 Abrams tanks while at the base. He stayed at Fort Knox for his first tour of duty and later became a training officer for M181 basic training and AIT. Brother DeGroat received his first operational assignment in the Third Armored Division in Friedberg, Germany. In January of 1990, he was deployed to fight in the Gulf War. It was during this infamous battle, that his unit had more than an unfair advantage over its opponents, and Art learned one of life’s most valuable lessons. Armed with the knowledge gained from a book about the psychology of war, Art says he knew that he was responsible “not just for the physical lives of my soldiers, but the psychological lives of my soldiers.” Art led his company to take the necessary operational risks to give the enemy more time to organize themselves to surrender. He reflected that “the thing I learned most is the humanity of war... that there is a humanity on the battlefield.” The actions of his unit on the battlefield during Desert Shield Desert Storm earned him and five others the Bronze Star medal. Brother DeGroat’s career

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after Desert Storm continued on an upward trajectory. He was a combat trainer for several years at a national training center in the Mojave Desert. He then returned to Fort Knox, where he developed digital communications and command control platforms that were embedded onto combat vehicles. And for his last operational assignment, he was stationed at Fort Riley, Kan. from 1997 to 2000. It was during this assignment Art’s wife of 14 years, Paula, was diagnosed as terminally ill. That changed the trajectory of his military career. Art and Paula met at Fort Knox during his first assignment. She was diagnosed with cancer shortly after their first daughter, Taylor, was born. Despite difficult treatments and being told it might not be possible, they welcomed their second daughter, Elizabeth, a few years later. “We never let her disease ever slow down our military life,” he reflected. “We never took an easy assignment. So she, she deserves every medal that I have.” Brother DeGroat made Lieutenant Colonel and was selected as one of the top candidates to command a tank battalion -- his career goal -- which he declined in order to take care of his family. Instead, he was sent to Kansas State University to rebuild the Army ROTC program. In 2006, Art announced his retirement, but KSU President Jon Wefald had other plans. He quickly became “a somewhat Senior Executive Administrator at a major public research university.” He explained that it “became an enduring aspiration of mine to serve veterans transitions, not just my own.” Most recently, Art’s worked with his governor and her task force on

the prevention of veteran suicide. That work has allowed him the chance to do “serious things that are really starting to make a significant impact positively on the life course of our military veterans.” Brother DeGroat pledged Delta Sigma Phi after his fruitful military career. While at Kansas State, he earned his MA in 2013 and Ed.D. in 2016. Art says he would like to “thank my mentor and best friend Dr. Harold Duane ‘Tex’ Saunders, Kansas State ’58, for bringing me into the Brotherhood of the Sphinx.” When asked to reflect upon his life’s experience, Art noted, “As I approach my 60th year of life — I am thankful for the pathway I have chosen. With peace of heart, professional success, a vibrant family, and an active practice of service to others — I feel the wealth of a good life — and have more of it to pursue.” He went on to say, “I use my personal example every day to witness to others facing life-altering adversity to follow the path that I have taken. This is especially useful in engagements with my young fraternity brothers.” “Overcoming adversity, be it the death of my spouse, or dealing with the life-altering consequences of a combat deployment, for me, was a matter of choice—to become bitter or better. I chose the harder but ultimately the more rewarding path of becoming a better man,” Art explained.

DELTA SIG MILITARY SCHOLARSHIP FUND The Delta Sig Military Scholarship Fund supports our undergraduate brothers who have served in the armed forces or are preparing to serve. Scholarships from this fund will be awarded to students who are enrolled in their campus ROTC program or are members of the USA Reserve or National Guard or have served in the military and are now completing an undergraduate degree. Help us reach our goal of $25,000 to endow this scholarship in perpetuity, ensuring support for our military brothers for years to come. Visit give.deltasig.org/vets, scan the QR code, or send a check to: Delta Sigma Phi Foundation 2960 North Meridian Street, Suite 190 Indianapolis, IN 46208 You can also donate to the Delta Sig Military Scholarship Fund through gifts of stock, IRA Qualified Charitable Distribution, and from an estate gift. Contact Nathan Wight, chief advancement officer, for more information. wight@deltasig.org

For more information about Colonel Arthur DeGroat II’s story visit patriotfeatures.org/ portfolio/art-degroat.

or 317-607-8565.

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Helping Chapter Fundraising Go Digital with During the 2020-2021 school year, eight chapters teamed up with the Delta Sig Foundation to connect supporters with philanthropic causes they care about using the Classy platform. This service is offered by the Foundation to our chapters as a free tool to enhance their philanthropic efforts. Chapters use the Foundation’s platform, donations come to their fund held at the Foundation, and then the total raised is granted out for their local non-profit. The chapters raised $16,484 and supported eight different philanthropies.

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Missouri S&T / ALS Association $2,336

San Jose State / American Cancer Association $1,691

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UW-Eau Claire / Eau Claire Humane Association $210

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Kansas State / Purple Paws $5,613

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Texas / Austin Humane Society $1,275 Indiana State / No-Shave November $2,270

Purple Power Animal Welfare Society in Manhattan, Kan.

Massachusetts-Amherst / National Alliance on Mental Illness $708 Indiana State / Terre Haute Humane Society $2,374

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ALPHA RHO \ COLORADO BOULDER The brothers of Alpha Rho went on a camping trip to Twin Lakes, Colo. over Labor Day weekend. Picturesque views + the company of Delta Sigs = a perfect weekend getaway. BETA KAPPA \ ALABAMA The Beta Kappa chapter moved back into its house this past semester, marking a new beginning for the chapter. The house dedication, held during our alumni event, was a great way for older alumni to pass the torch onto the new chapter and for everybody to meet new faces. DELTA EPSILON \ MISSOURI S&T The Delta Epsilon chapter took home awards in every category at Convention: academics, service, recruitment, and the highest honor of Pyramid of Excellence. Congratulations, brothers! GAMMA IOTA \ IDAHO The Gamma Iota chapter is celebrating 70 years of brotherhood! After having to postpone the celebration event twice because of COVID, the new dates are April 29 - May 1, 2022. All alumni and their spouses are welcome to attend. Non-local

ALPHA UPSILON \ KANSAS STATE In March, Alpha Upsilon hosted a Build-A-Bear mixer with Zeta Tau Alpha. The students stuffed and sewed teddy bears and created goodie bags for a local children's hospital. The chapter had a large attendance and stuffed hundreds of bears for local children. Alpha Upsilon also hosted the 10th annual Delta Sig Dogs philanthropy on May 2. Purple Paws, a local animal shelter, brought puppies in need of adoption to the Alpha Upsilon chapter house to help find them permanent homes. In addition, the chapter organized a silent auction to raise funds for the organization. A brother who operates a snow cone business parked his trailer next to the house and supplied the attendees with free snow cones! Through this event, the chapter raised just over $8,000 for Purple Paws.

Gamma Iota alumni are also welcome to attend. Highlights for the weekend will include the dedication of the Charles G. Bartell Dining Room, a golf tournament, campus tours, and a reception/ dinner. Details on the itinerary and how to register for the event will be available by January of 2022. For any questions in the interim, please contact Eric Pickett, Idaho ’79, at eric.pickett59@gmail.com.

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GAMMA EPSILON \ SAN JOSE STATE It’s been an exciting year for Gamma Epsilon! In addition to being named Chapter of the Year, Gamma Epsilon President Robert Terhell was named Fraternity Member of the Year and also received the E. Allen James Outstanding Undergraduate Award at Convention 2021. Brother Terhell was also elected to the Grand Council as an undergraduate director during Convention in Los Angeles. Above: University of Florida New Member Class Fall 2020

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EPSILON BETA \ UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-OSHKOSH Epsilon Beta hosted an alumni golf outing last year, a great opportunity to bring brothers together for some relaxation and fresh air. The chapter also sends a big congratulations to its 2021 graduates. Congratulations to these brothers and all Delta Sigs who persevered through the pandemic to complete their college degrees. SIGMA \ THIEL On June 19, 2021, Sigma Chapter alumni came together for their annual golf outing named in memory of

alumnus Guy Thigpen. Alumni and friends journeyed from all over the country, including as far as Texas. A group of 52 golfers raised over $1,000 toward future alumni events and to support future generations of members. ETA UPSILON \ INDIANA STATE The brothers of Eta Upsilon were recognized in the local news for their work supporting The Terre Haute Humane Society! This chapter also received the Pyramid of Excellence Award in Los Angeles. Read more about Eta Upsilon’s achievements in the Convention 2021 feature on page 15.

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THETA RHO \ OREGON During the last school year, Theta Rho expanded its philanthropic efforts through a new philanthropic partnership with Children’s Cancer Association of Portland. “I am so proud of all the hard work that our members put into this event to raise money for Children’s Cancer Association,” said Ardy Tabrizian, a 2019 initiate who oversaw philanthropy last year and has been elected chapter president this year. “We built a relationship with CCA this year as our new philanthropy. They are a local organization in Portland that specializes in providing emotional healing for children with cancer through programs that provide them with music, nature trips, and mentorship,” said Tabrizian. Tabrizian and the chapter organized a 5K event and a raffle with prizes including Apple

A SMART WAY TO DONATE: START A MONTHLY RECURRING GIFT AirPods Pro, a JBL Flip 5 speaker, and a $100 Uber Eats gift card. Many members also created a Classy fundraising page, made possible through the Foundation’s support. This multifaceted strategy resulted in an amazing $15,000 for Children’s Cancer Association of Portland. Congratulations to Theta Rho on this remarkable achievement!

ST. LOUIS ALUMNI ASSOCIATION Brothers in St. Louis recently engaged in a new volunteer effort to clean up trash and debris from Main Street in Old Town St. Charles, a historic area right on the Missouri Riverfront where Lewis met Clark to embark on their expedition. The Mayor of St. Charles was so appreciative of these brothers’ work that he sent a letter to St. Louis Alumni Association thanking them for their work. This past year, even with the pandemic, STLAA has been able to conduct four clean-up sessions. Brothers are pictured in front of the sign placed to honor Delta Sigma Phi’s contributions to the community.

The Delta Sigma Phi Foundation offers an easy way for donors to give and help Build Better Men. You can sign up to donate monthly through your credit card or checking account. The Insula Society is a donor recognition society for those who give on a recurring basis, and the Foundation currently has donors who contribute $10/month up to $500/month. You can choose the amount best for you. Sign up now at deltasig.org/insula.

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Delta Sigma Phi Foundation’s Our Brothers Our Future Campaign was our largest fundraising initiative in history to benefit our undergraduate members and chapters now and in the future. Since the Campaign started July 1, 2017, Delta Sigs across the globe have stepped up to the challenge, allowing the Foundation to help build the next generation of Better Men. Our initial goal of $10,000,000 was hit halfway through the timeline, so the goal was increased to $15,000,000. Donors not only met that challenge, but you’ve exceeded expectations! With 17,832 donations, YOUR support allowed us to build the legacy of Delta Sigma Phi in many ways: Build Delta Sig’s Endowment now and in the future: • 48 new planned gifts committed • $12,172,500.00 new planned gift dollars committed • $610,000 gifted from stocks • 32 new endowment funds were created totaling near $850,000

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We raised $17,100,000 over the course of the campaign! Combat the tuition increases our youngest members face: • 576 undergraduates received scholarships • $656,000 awarded in scholarships Provide cutting-edge leadership training to develop men outside the classroom at LEAD Weekends, the Leadership Institute, and through The Lamp (Delta Sig’s online learning): • The Foundation has granted $668,000 to provide opportunities for undergraduate members and chapter leaders to gain necessary leadership skills at our programs • 2934 young men attended leadership programs in person • 4630 Delta Sigs connected with leadership content virtually Create lifelong bonds and lasting relationships. • More than 9,500 new members Pledged Delta Sigma Phi

Thanks to YOUR generosity, Delta Sigma Phi continues the tradition of Building Better Men because of our brotherhood Paying the Debt!

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BY LAUREN PALMER

Delta Sigma Phi charts an ambitious course forward during the 2021 National Convention.

ore than 440 members and friends joined the celebration for Delta Sigma Phi’s 63rd National Convention in Los Angeles from Oct. 14-16, 2021. As reflected in the exuberant smiles and shining faces of brothers reunited after a trying biennium, the event represented a return to normalcy and a showing of gratitude for the enduring bonds of brotherhood. Set against the imposing backdrop of the Westin Bonaventure in downtown Los Angeles, attendees enjoyed the mild California weather during many outdoor events, a part of the health and safety strategies to minimize COVID risk.

Attendees arriving on Wednesday evening gathered for a taco dinner on the terrace, graciously hosted by Greta and Jim Larson. This Convention marked the end of Brother Larson’s four-year term as National President, a presidency that certainly contained challenges Brother Larson never could have foreseen when he took office back in 2017. As Executive Director Phil Rodriguez mentioned during an ICA talk titled “Overcoming Adversity,” he and Jim navigated the shifting waters of the pandemic by listening to the needs of the membership, communicating daily about the most pressing issues, and maintaining their steadfast faith in Delta Sigma Phi as a powerful force for good in the lives of young men. And many of those eager young members were in attendance at this Convention, demonstrating the many ways Delta Sig brotherhood is moving forward to support a new generation of Better Men. Read on for more about Convention 2021!

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WELCOMING OUR NEW NATIONAL PRESIDENT AND THE 2021-2023 GRAND COUNCIL Please welcome the following officers to the 2021 - 2023 Grand Council of Delta Sigma Phi Fraternity! National President Tom Archer, Virginia ’87 Vice President John Jenkins, Virginia ’84 Secretary & Treasurer Brad Sullivan, Transylvania ’99 Director Divyesh Jevtani, Illinois State ’01 Director John Walden, Illinois ’79 Director Tom Seto, Purdue ’05 Undergraduate Director Michael Nacy, Missouri S&T ’17 Undergraduate Director Robert Terhell, San Jose State ’17

Delta Sigma Phi has a history of overcoming challenges. Time and time again, we have shown our resolve and steadfast willingness to show the world the sincerity of our purpose. Even in the midst of unprecedented challenge and historic change in our society, our fraternity continued to lean in on its bonds of brotherhood and thrive during this difficult time. That resilience, the strength to overcome, grounds our mission to Build Better Men. At our Convention in October, I was humbled to hear so many stories of how our brotherhood helped propel so many forward during this time of challenge. These stories of compassion, leadership and loyalty clearly articulated and reflected our Fraternity’s impact in the face of adversity. In my first remarks as national president, I talked about my passionate belief that our brotherhood lives within, even when not top of mind. That idea has been ingrained within me for over 35 years. Since I first initiated, Delta Sigma Phi has been a cornerstone in my life and I am privileged and honored to be elected as our Fraternity’s 34th National President. I am humbled by this opportunity and assure you that I will work tirelessly to build upon the success of all those before me, including our Past National President Jim Larson, who has guided our organization through some of the hardest challenges we have ever faced. I want to publicly thank Jim on behalf of the entire Fraternity for his remarkable service and dedication during this pandemic. As we move forward in a post-COVID world, many significant challenges are facing the fraternal movement. There are some that question the very need for Greek life. But I am here to tell you, now more than ever, fraternity is needed. When you look at the societal debates on so many issues, ever changing economic environments and the significant mental health challenge facing this generation, the need for our Brotherhood has never been greater. Over the coming years, I look forward to sharing how Delta Sigma Phi will continue to Rethink Fraternity. As a Grand Council, you have my word that we will be hyper focused on providing a new level of service, transparency and engagement for our undergraduates, volunteers and stakeholders. To rethink fraternity, we will focus on our strategic priorities of growth, health and safety, and innovative value and experiences to our membership. By combining each of these efforts, Delta Sigma Phi will increase its ability to stay relevant, accelerate the velocity of our growth, and catalyze an intentional engagement experience that will increase the value to our alumni and undergraduate brothers alike. These initiatives, combined with your passion and commitment will help us to rethink fraternity and drive change for the next generation of men. You have my promise that we will maintain our focus on our mission. We will not miss this opportunity to redefine our future and LEAD the Greek community in redefining the New Fraternity Experience. I am so grateful to each of you for your continued dedication. If you have any questions, feedback or ideas, please never hesitate to reach out to me directly via email, at archer@deltasig.org. Together, we will make sure the world knows the sincerity of our purpose. YITBOS, Tom Archer, National President, Virginia ’87

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DAY ONE On Thursday, brothers from all over the country and world made their way to the Westin Bonaventure Los Angeles, a towering cluster of mirrors and chrome nestled in downtown L.A. Afternoon events included Grand Council and Foundation Board meetings, Singing Pilgrims rehearsal, a welcome reception for spouses and guests hosted by Greta Larson, and three pre-con workshop sessions on 1. Accountability and risk management, 2. Housing, and 3. Guidance for chapters on how to leverage the Founda-

tion’s new partnership with Classy to fundraise online for charitable causes of their choice. That evening, brothers and guests gathered on the Westin’s stunning Plaza Deck for a Hollywood-themed welcome reception, complete with dazzling lights, a Walk of Fame red carpet covered in stars, and lifesize Oscar statues. At the conclusion of the reception, both new and returning attendees

took part in the Pilgrim Degree, a Convention-only experience that explores the history and values of Delta Sigma Phi and celebrates our dedication to the Fraternity. Brothers then received their fezes, to great celebration and raucous chants. 1 > MORE THAN 440 BROTHERS AND GUESTS SAFELY CELEBRATED IN LOS ANGELES! 2 > BROTHERS ENJOYED A TRUE HOLLYWOOD-STYLE EVENING AT THE WELCOME RECEPTION, SNAPPING PICTURES ON THE DELTA SIG WALK OF FAME.

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DAY TWO Friday began with our first In Convention Assembled, which featured an opening ceremony, reflection on the future of the Fraternity, and officer elections. Attendees also heard from Vietnam war hero Captain Charlie Plumb. With only five days before the end of his tour in Vietnam, Plumb was shot down, captured, tortured, and imprisoned in an 8’ x 8’ cell. He spent the next 2,103 days as a prisoner of war. Since his return home, more than 5,000 audiences in nearly every industry have been spellbound as Plumb draws parallels between his P.O.W. experience and the challenges of everyday life. Mid-afternoon, Delta Sigs and their guests gathered at the Undergraduate Celebration Luncheon to honor the achievements of our collegiate chapters and members. The academic and philanthropy awards were also presented. Grand Council Undergraduate Director Michael Nacy, Missouri S&T ’17, MCed the event and presented awards to the recipients. Congratulations to the well-deserved honorees! See page 20 for the full list of award recipients. Friday afternoon included some free time for attendees to explore L.A. and tour the Beta Gamma/UCLA Delta Sig house. Brothers and guests reconvened in the evening for the 1899 Society reception, the Foundation auction, and an undergraduate game night event that featured yard games, cornhole, and video game and free throw tournaments.

DAY THREE Saturday began on a note of remembrance with the Bond Eternal ceremony to honor brothers lost since the previous Convention. Next, brothers headed into the second ICA session to vote on constitutional amendments, receive a report on the Fraternity's diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives, and hear about updates on the Fraternity and Sorority Political Action Committee’s work to advocate for Greek organizations in Congress. Saturday’s luncheon recognized the tremendous work

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of Delta Sig’s volunteer workforce, the men who truly keep our brotherhood running. Led by MC Ken Willard, Purdue ’90, awards were presented to alumni associations doing the critical work of engaging brothers in the lifelong Delta Sig experience. The Detroit-Area Alumni Association and the St. Louis Alumni Association took home the top honors for their incredible work connecting alumni in their areas. After some down time to explore and rest up, Saturday evening began with a tasting of JUSTIN wine facilitated by noted winemaker Justin Baldwin, San Jose State ’64. Brother Baldwin

3> CAPTAIN CHARLIE PLUMB SHARES WISDOM GLEANED FROM THE HARROWING EXPERIENCE OF BEING A P.O.W. IN VIETNAM. 4> EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR PHIL RODRIGUEZ ADDRESSES THE CROWD DURING THE AWARDS BANQUET. 5> BROTHERS PLAYED YARD GAMES AND COMPETED IN VIDEO GAME TOURNAMENTS DURING THE UNDERGRADUATE BROTHERHOOD EVENING. 6> OUTGOING PRESIDENT JIM LARSON DELIVERED REMARKS ON THE PLAZA DECK OF THE WESTIN BONAVENTURE. 7> BROTHERS AND FRIENDS ENJOYED THE ROBUST MUSICAL STYLINGS OF THE SINGING PILGRIMS! IT WAS ONE OF OUR LARGEST GROUPS TO DATE. 8> MICHELLE'S CLOSET FEATURES HIGH-QUALITY APPAREL FOR ATTENDEES TO SPRUCE UP THEIR LOOK FOR CONVENTION AND PUT THEIR BEST FOOT FORWARD IN JOB INTERVIEWS.

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presented four wines from his own world-renowned vineyard and winery and educated participants about how to properly taste and identify quality wine. With a new appreciation for the nuances of fine wine, brothers and attendees made their way to the 63rd National Convention Awards Banquet, the grand finale to a truly grand affair. The men of Delta Sigma Phi were looking their best thanks to Michelle’s Closet, a beautifully appointed onsite boutique that attendees visited free of charge to get a fresh new look for Convention, job interviews, and beyond. This project is the work of Michelle Edmonds, wife of Chris Edmonds, UAB ’88, and her incredible mother, Bobbie Luton. Get an inside look at Michelle’s Closet and learn about the Edmonds’ $100,000 gift made at Convention to establish The Edmonds Family Professional Development Center on pg. 21. Executive Director Phil Rodriguez kicked off the evening with reflections on the previous three days and the significance

of being gathered in person, a privilege that no brother will ever again take for granted. Brother Rodriguez shifted into an emotional tribute to Outgoing National President Jim Larson, Cal Poly - SLO ’72, who has served on the Grand Council for 12 years and steered the ship of our great Fraternity during the most tumultuous two years in recent history. After enjoying the musical stylings of the Singing Pilgrims and hearing remarks from Brother Larson about his time in office and the people who supported his leadership journey, it was time for the awards presentations! In addition to presenting Pyramid of Excellence Awards to Iota Mu/Kennesaw State and Delta Epsilon/Missouri S&T, several Delta Sig were awarded the highest honors known to our Fraternity. See a full awards listing on the next page.

WE’RE EXCITED TO GATHER FOR OUR 64TH NATIONAL CONVENTION JULY 20-22, 2023 IN AUSTIN, TEXAS!

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AWARD Mr. Delta Sig Mike Hoffman, Arizona State ’85 The most prestigious award of the evening is Mr. Delta Sig, presented to the man who embodies the ideals of our great Fraternity in every way. The Mr. Delta Sig Award was created in 1969. It is our Fraternity’s highest honor, bestowed upon an individual who has given extraordinary service to the Fraternity for an extended amount of time. The 2021 recipient was Mike Hoffman, Arizona State ’85 and a past national president. He was elected to the Grand Council in 2003 and rose to the position of National President from 2005-2009. During this time, the Fraternity began a new era of strategic direction under his vision and leadership.

Pyramid of Excellence Delta Epsilon/Missouri S&T; Iota Mu/Kennesaw State University; Eta Upsilon/Indiana State

Career Achievement Dick Paul, Missouri S&T ’64 General Richard “Dick” Paul received the Career Achievement Award for his lifelong military career, which culminated in General Paul overseeing the Air Force’s $1.4 billon science and technology annual budget. To our knowledge, General Paul is the second highest ranking military officer (retired) in Delta Sigma Phi.

WINNERS Hebert Award Jason DeKeuster, UW - Eau Claire ’95, received the 2021 Harvey Hebert Award winner for his above and beyond gifts of both time and treasure and lasting impact on the future of Delta Sigma Phi. Brother DeKeuster has been involved as commissioner, a centennial celebration committee member, advisor, program facilitator, and member of several national committees including the original housing task force that was the genesis for the newly formed national housing corporation. The second Harvey Hebert Award recipient was Jim Knoll, San Jose State ’83 who has been a loyal advocate for volunteer and alumni engagement for more than 30 years. He has served in various leadership roles at both the national and local level and is a friend and supporter to countless brothers across the nation.

Roebuck Award Stan Hill, Georgia Tech ’02 Stan Hill received the Russell T. Roebuck Award to honor his incredible contributions as a volunteer, which included serving as alumni corporation board president at Georgia Tech, facilitating many leadership programs at the national level, and leading Alpha Gamma through one of the largest housing and campaign renovations in Delta Sigma Phi history.

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Charlest Bartell Award Glenn Hay, Michigan Tech ’75, received the Charles Bartell Award for his work as alumni corporation board president at Delta Epsilon/ Missouri S&T. The Charles G. Bartell Award is presented to an individual serving in an advisory capacity to a chapter or new chapter who has excelled at leading that group. Brother Hay has also taken a keen interest in assisting his own chapter of initiation, Beta Pi. Greg Stayin, Virginia ’86, also received a Bartell Award for his work leading the charge for a capital campaign to secure a housing renovation for Alpha Mu and his overall commitment to alumni outreach and supporting undergraduates.

Pete Wacker Award Alexandra D. Froehlich and Nancy Nguyen

E. Allen James Award Robert Terhell, San Jose State ’17 Robert Terhell, president of Gamma Epsilon/San Jose State and a 2017 initiate of the chapter, was named the 2021 Delta Sigma Phi E. Allen James Outstanding Undergraduate for his work leading Gamma Epsilon to new levels of excellence.

Robert R. Harris Recruitment Award Alpha Mu/Virginia Beta Gamma/UCLA Beta Pi/Michigan Tech Delta Delta/Purdue Delta Epsilon/Missouri S&T Zeta Xi/St. Cloud Theta Eta/Texas State Theta Rho/Oregon Iota Alpha/Georgia College Iota Zeta/Miami Iota Nu/SUNY-Plattsburgh Iota Rho/Lander

Loren Mall Ritual Award Beta Gamma/UCLA Order of the Sphinx Mauro Rosales, Texas A&M ’20; Matthew Carmillo, UNC Charlotte ’18; Daniel Moody, UNC Charlotte ’19; Issac Buterbaugh, Gannon ’19; Zach Birrer, San Jose State ’19; Robert Terhell, San Jose State ’17; Logan Chowns, Louisiana at Monroe ’19; Liam Mullen, Univ. of Minnesota Twin Cities ’20; Dan Acello, Johnson & Wales ’19 Academic Award Delta Epsilon/Missouri S&T Zeta Kappa/Northern Colorado Alpha Lambda/Millikin Alpha Pi/Michigan State Iota Nu/SUNY Plattsburgh Iota Tau/North Florida Outstanding Service Epsilon Iota/UW LaCrosse Delta Omicron/ Western Carolina Delta Epsilon/Missouri S&T Zeta Kappa/Northern Colorado Theta Chi/Georgia Iota Mu/Kennesaw State Zeta Pi/Louisiana at Monroe Executive Director Award Stuart Thomas Hamill, Univ. of Utah '14 Brian Speckhard, Utah State ’11 Hugh “Cap” Ryan Alumni Association Award Detroit-Area Alumni Association and St. Louis Alumni Association

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Michelle’s Closet Elevates Fashion and Confidence for Convention Attendees Michelle Edmonds attended her first Delta Sig Convention in Orlando in 1995 shortly after she and Chris were married. “I told Chris when he married me he was also marrying my mother, Bobbie, and my sister, Kim,” said Edmonds. “He told me I was also marrying Delta Sigma Phi!” Edmonds has attended almost every Convention throughout the past 25 years, and she noticed some brothers needed styling assistance. “I just thought, I’m going to do something about this.” After speaking with then-executive director Patrick Jessee, Michelle and her mother, Bobbie Luton, set out to establish an on-site boutique at Convention that was free of charge to attendees. “I saw a need and I just knew that my mom and I had the ability to fulfill that need,” said Edmonds. She and Luton began sourcing modern, elegant attire, quickly identifying their preferred locations and shopping strategy. “We would find out when new items were arriving in secondhand stores so that we could be the first to look through and find the best items,” she said. For the first Michelle’s Closet, they had sourced so many items that Chris had to rent a sprinter van to get from the airport to the hotel. Edmonds has high standards for the attire. “I always say if I wouldn’t let Chris wear something, it’s not good enough for Michelle’s Closet. These young men deserve the best!” She’s also careful to ensure there’s a wide variety of sizes available so that all attendees can take advantage of this resource to look and feel their best. Chris and Michelle have funded the vast majority of attire, with the occasional donation from generous brothers who want to help. Edmonds said she’s grateful for the support from other families within Delta Sig. “So many friends have been part of this effort,” she said. “They see the value of passing on quality items that would be great for someone just starting out. Jason DeKeuster collects garments through his work and then ships them to me at his own expense. Mike Hoffman checked an extra suitcase coming out to L.A. So many people have been here to help us,” she said. Edmonds said Convention 2021 presented new challenges. “It was hard to prepare because we weren’t sure Convention was even happening,” she said. “We’re also dealing with lots of price increases.” Michelle and Chris are motivated to continue the project and keep giving back to Delta Sig and welcome support in helping the project continue to grow. As for the future, Edmonds is cultivating relationships with retailers to expand the pipe-line of clothing available and hopes to expand nationally. “I would love for there to be a Michelle’s Closet at every chapter house,” she said. “Imagine if brothers could choose from a selection of formal wear for a big job interview or a date night!” Seeing firsthand the incredible caliber of Delta Sig men has been rewarding for Edmonds. “I started this for men who don’t have the ability to do it for themselves,” she said. “And it means so much when these young men express their sincere gratitude to me and my mom.” Edmonds and her mother have both received 1899 silver dollars as a token of appreciation from the membership. “This fraternity has been such a huge part of our lives. It has made Chris the man he is today,” she said. Michelle and Chris both feel strongly about giving back to the organization that has given them so much. “I would encourage you to take the extra step, write the extra check if you can, make the extra phone call. It’s so worth it.”

INTRODUCING THE EDMONDS FAMILY PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CENTER In Los Angeles, Chris and Michelle Edmonds made an incredibly generous gift of $100,000 to establish The Edmonds Family Professional Development Center in perpetuity. Michelle's Closet has been a premier element of the Convention experience, aiming to provide members with professional styling for Convention and new wardrobe pieces to help prepare collegiate members to enter the professional world, and the Edmonds Family Professional Development Center will build on that idea. The gift was inspired by conversations Michelle and Chris had with undergraduate members at Convention 2015 in New Orleans. They realized there was an opportunity to take the Michelle’s Closet experience even further to help prepare members for the job market. This gift will help expand the experience into areas like career development resources to help undergraduate brothers make the most of their post-college career path. Michelle has worked closely with undergraduate members through her styling support, and she and Chris have grown to understand the professional needs of Delta Sig’s youngest members. “Who doesn’t need a headshot and a résumé when they are just starting out? If you craft a strong résumé at the outset of your career, it’s useful forever and you can keep updating it,” she said. “Chris sees these things in his professional life day in and day out, and when he sees good material he instantly wants to connect with potential hires.” Our membership will benefit greatly from this tremendous initiative. Help us thank Chris and Michelle for this remarkable gift!

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FINANCIAL HEALTH

UNDERGRAD

1,188

363

ALUMNI

NON-MEMBERS

$958,057 TOTAL REVENUE

1,622

(one-time donations and new pledges)

$1,222,875*

TOTAL DONORS

TOTAL CASH RECEIVED 1899 SOCIETY

253

$985,759 GIVEN BY 1899 SOCIETY MEMBERS ($1,000 or more in annual giving)

385

PLANNED GIVING

$680,000

SCHOLARSHIPS

GIFTS COMMITTED (two donors' gifts matured last fiscal year totaling roughly $21,000). GRANTS

$44,415

HOUSING GRANTS

$180,000

1899 SOCIETY DONORS

29%

RETURN ON INVESTMENTS

IN SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED

$250,000

ANNUAL FRATERNITY GRANTS

$66,000

EDUCATIONAL/TECHNOLOGY GRANTS

$958,057 TOTAL REVENUE

(serving every Delta Sig chapter)

For an electronic version of this year’s Annual Report, including a full list of donors and those who’ve given for 30 years or more, please visit deltasig.org/ar.

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CHAPTERS WITH THE MOST DONORS

56 52 52

TOTAL NUMBER OF DONORS ALUMNI UNDERGRADUATES 40

40 40 38

40 36

35 35

35 32

29 27

23 21

6 4

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S A X

N A LV SY TR

I R U SO IS M

K A ST NSA AT S E

PO L S L YO CA

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$193,222 $178,060

$156,446

$81,124

$79,853

$45,119 $43,826 $39,310 $38,012

CHAPTERS WITH THE MOST DOLLARS CONTRIBUTED

$36,607

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Planning for the Future of Delta Sigma Phi Barry Kalian, Cal State - Sacramento ’85, & Zuzana Kalian

Why did you decide to include the Delta Sigma Phi Foundation in your estate plans? My reasons are very similar to everyone else's reasons for donating. Delta Sig is a great organization, the educational programs that we have for the young men are really good, and being able to help them grow in the same way that I was able to grow as being part of the organization.

embraced the mission and the values of Delta Sigma Phi. The legacy that we have left, we've left together. It wasn't a decision that was all mine; it was a joint decision.

What role did your spouse play in this decision?

With so many opportunities to give today, why have you chosen Delta Sig as the place to invest in the future?

My wife, Zuzana, who is from Slovakia and did not grow up in the United States, was unfamiliar with Greek life. So I introduced her to Greek life. She started to experience it firsthand: going to conventions, meeting some of the alumni and undergraduates. When attending her first convention she was amazed to see so many outstanding young men in one place and immediately

It's a personal connection I have with the Fraternity which I also share with my father. Delta Sig has done great things for me; I benefited significantly from it. And I know what we're trying to do, so the mission is important to me. I'm aligned with what we're trying to do to build better men. It's that personal connection and the value. I want people to see that and to say, “Well, why can't I do that? Why

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can't I be part of estate planning? Why can't I do some sort of endowment?” So part of it is leading by example, to try to encourage others to do it. I want to encourage more people to do estate planning. To give to the Fraternity when you pass costs you nothing today, and the more people that we can get to do it today, to com-

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René Welti

“We did great things last year – the Foundation and the Fraternity were able to help to take some of that burden off of the undergraduates. I want us to lead in that way. I want us to lead in diversity and inclusion. I want us to do so many positive things that the media will notice and help change the narrative.”

mit to it today, pays dividends in the future - allowing the fraternity to impact more young men.

How have you seen the Delta Sig mission manifest in your own life? For one, the leadership skills that I gained as an undergraduate and the experiences I had as chapter president and chapter treasurer. I am an engineer. I was a bit on the quiet side with limited leadership skills until the Fraternity helped me become more outgoing with strong leadership skills, and those things have carried on in my career. The roles that I've had in the organization where I work are far from being an engineer. Part of that was influenced by my undergraduate experience.

What do you hope for the future of Delta Sig? Continue to be the market leader. We did great things last year -- the Foundation and the Fraternity were able to help to take some of that burden off of the undergraduates. I want us to lead in that way. I want us to lead in diversity and inclusion. I want us to do so many positive things that the media will notice and

help change the narrative, or other channels gravitate towards. So again, we'll be seen as the market leader for helping men be successful and not being elitist, helping anyone join the Fraternity who we feel is worthy of being part of the organization while removing the financial hurdles that may be in their way.

Why are planned gifts important to help achieve these goals? We're always going to need money to do what we want to do. We need cash today, and we need commitments in the future. Both are important for us to become that market leader. Estate planning creates dollars for the future. Those gifts will help us take a risk. Maybe there's something we want to do with housing or leadership, but we're really uncomfortable taking this leap of faith. With estate planning we could because we know we have these planned gifts and an idea of when they’d come in. We'd be more willing to take a risk. And we know that that risk, if done right, allows us to even become stronger.

SOCIETY OF BENEFACTORS Our Society of Benefactors recognizes those donors who have included the Delta Sigma Phi Foundation in their estate plans. These members have made a conscious decision to leave a legacy to the Foundation upon their passing and Delta Sig is forever grateful. To see the full list of Society members visit deltasig.org/plannedgiving

ESTABLISH YOUR VISION FOR THE FUTURE You share our mission to Build Better Men for the future, and by creating your legal will, you can establish your own vision for the future, too. Most people don’t have an up-to-date plan in place, and are missing the chance to support their loved ones, protect their assets, and use their legacy to make an impact. Through our trusted partners at FreeWill, you can create your free legal will today and even establish a permanent Delta Sig Legacy through a planned gift, at no immediate cost. Take a few minutes to build a better future: FreeWill.com/DeltaSig

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Lifetime 1899 Society Members Levels Membership is annual for the Foundation’s fiscal year until a donor reaches lifetime giving of $25,000 in cash, pledges, or planned gifts. Lute – $25,000

By joining the 1899 Society, you join a distinguished group of alumni, undergraduates, and friends who are deeply committed to supporting Delta Sigma Phi’s mission of Building Better Men. Started in 2002, the 1899 Society recognizes donors who show a commitment to Delta Sigma Phi through generous annual or lifetime charitable giving. There are various levels of membership and joining is easy! Alumni & Friends Contribute $1,000 in a 12-month fiscal period (July 1 - June 30) Young Alumni Program A three year incrementally increased commitment; enroll at give.deltasig.org/1899yap. Undergraduates Contribute $10 per month for at least 12 months

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Lamp – $100,000 Gordian Knot – $250,000 Founder’s – $500,000 Pinnacle – $1,000,000 View the full list of lifetime members at deltasig.org/1899society.

3 0+ YEAR DONORS The Delta Sigma Phi Foundation is very grateful for the loyal alumni who have contributed for 30 or more fiscal years. Their support is a true testament to their commitment and preservation to the Delta Sigma Phi experience. For a full list of these donors, please visit deltasig.org/ar.

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The following list reflects 1899 Society members for the 2021 fiscal year. DIAMOND / $20,000 AND ABOVE Tom Archer, Virginia ’87 Brian Ashby, Virginia ’84 Bob Banning, Missouri ’57 John Boma, Illinois ’80 Don Chandler, Texas ’73 Tom Cycyota, Illinois ’77 Tim Gentry, Missouri ’81 John Jenkins, Virginia ’84 Larry Lundberg, San Jose State ’66 Marc Mathews, Transylvania ’77 Tom Roeser, Purdue ’70 Frederick Stuber Scott Wiley, SUNY Oswego ’97 Norman Williams, North Texas ’71 PLATINUM / $10,000 – $19,999 Justin Baldwin, San Jose State ’64 Ron Edwards, Georgia Tech ’86 Mike Hoffman, Arizona State ’69 Jim Larson, Cal Poly ’72 Ron MacLeod, Virginia ’69 Jim Rath, UW Oshkosh ’71 GOLD / $5,000 – $9,999 Landon Christy, Louisiana at Monroe ’00 Jason DeKeuster, UW-Eau Claire ’95 Chris Edmonds, UAB ’88 Ken Edwards, UNC Chapel Hill ’69 Doug Eroh, Penn State ’93 Larry Farrow, Georgia Tech ’62 Charlie Gilbert, Georgia Tech ’59 Glenn Hay, Michigan Tech ’75 Stan Hill, Georgia Tech ’03 Jeff Jarvis, Illinois ’77 Erik Johannesen, San Diego State ’78 Steve Kleinschmidt, Missouri ’77 Fred Lim, Michigan Tech ’98 Andrew Lovejoy, Georgia Tech ’92 John McDonald, Purdue ’70 Jack Moore, Houston ’72 James Mumford, Purdue ’92 Jeff Shaposhnick, Cal State, San Bernardino ’89 Derrick Siebert, Michigan Tech ’01 Meeks Vaughan, Georgia Tech ’76 Eric Wagner, Ohio State ’62 Ken Willard, Purdue ’90

SILVER / $2,000 – $4,999

BRONZE / $1,000 – 1,999

Allan Brandt, Nebraska ’64 Cliff Burk, Detroit Mercy ’65 Joseph Caubo, Georgia Tech ’03 Alex Coomans, Texas ’12 Chuck Finklea, Barton College ’74 Gary Fortner, San Diego State ’87 Shawn Fowler, Georgia Tech ’84 Wesley Funsch, Georgia Tech ’92 Jim Gay, Missouri ’01 Rodney Gould, Eureka ’84 Mike Griffin, North Carolina ’86 James Guthrie, Georgia Tech ’08 Dave Harvey, North Carolina ’88 Rob Hochstetler, Rose-Hulman ’88 Carl Howard, North Carolina ’87 Domenic Huber, Kansas State ’20 Harry Hufford, UCLA ’50 JD Ingraham, Georgia Tech ’08 Don Jennison, Kansas State ’55 Barry Kalian, Cal State, Sacramento ’85 Miles Keaton, Kansas State ’92 Scott Kimpel, Texas ’93 Jim Knoll, San Jose State ’83 Jon Krause, Cal Poly - SLO ’82 Jefferson Linton, Georgia Tech ’77 Bruce Loewenberg, Missouri ’58 Josh Lombard, Georgia Tech ’95 Loren Mall, Kansas State ’58 Graham McFarlane, Georgia Tech ’66 Mark Midgley, Michigan Tech ’81 Mark Neal, Louisiana at Monroe ’90 Bill Obermark, Missouri ’61 John Osgood, Illinois ’75 Paul Osmon, Georgia Tech ’94 Kevin Parks, Georgia College & State ’07 Tom Parks, Missouri ’66 Trent Reed, Gannon ’09 Glenn Reeves, Alabama ’80 Louie Ripberger, Purdue ’74 Mike Roanhaus, Cal Poly - SLO ’70 Phil Rodriguez, Illinois State ’03 Tom Rogers, Eastern Michigan ’60 Steve Scott, Texas ’76 Nate Spriggs, Kansas State ’10 Bayne Steele, Georgia Tech ’81 Pat Stephens, UW-La Crosse ’67 Brian Vincent, Maryland ’00 Bruce Westphal, San Jose State ’61 Mike Wims, North Texas ’65

Josh Adams, Shorter ’12 Pat Allman, Virginia ’79 Sean Austin, Georgia Tech ’83 Mark Baker, Michigan Tech ’82 Jason Baker, Arizona State ’97 Dave Balas, North Carolina ’86 Alain Balmanno, Utah State ’07 Steve Banfield, Transylvania ’87 Juan Banuelos, Utah State ’09 Don Barry, Illinois ’88 Dave Bartnett, Missouri ’69 Frank Basile, Tulane ’58 Ry Beck, North Texas ’04 Greg Beck, Cal State, Fullerton ’78 Miles Bellamy, San Jose State ’90 Brian Bernardoni, Illinois State ’86 Joe Bertolino, East Stroudsburg U of Pennsylvania ’94 Tony Blanton, Transylvania ’85 Ron Bloom, Missouri ’64 Bill Bray, Purdue ’87 Brian Brooks, Missouri ’64 Randy Brown, Southern Methodist (Trinity) ’80 Ed Buening, Purdue ’64 Jeff Burke, UCLA ’76 Jim Butler, Missouri S&T ’62 Chris Cannon, Shorter ’06 Paul Cantrell, Purdue ’90 Darren Carrico, Transylvania ’99 Brian Carson, New Mexico State ’94 Kevin Carter, Eastern Illinois ’82 Han Chang, Georgia Tech ’00 Dominic Clucas, Missouri S&T ’07 Kevin Cole, High Point ’89 Patrick Connors, Grand Valley State ’12 Scott Cooper, Missouri ’85 Jeff Cova, Cal State, Fresno ’90 Chris Cronin, Detroit Mercy ’84 Bill Cross, Stetson ’59 Jeff Czar, Texas ’91 Tom Daubert, Penn State ’58 Dal Davis, Missouri ’77 Glenn Decker, UW-La Crosse ’69 Tom Decker, Saint Louis ’67 Cardi DeMonaco, Michigan-Dearborn ’06 Azeem Dhalla, Cal State, San Bernardino ’91 Mike Di Girolamo, Florida ’84 Kirk Dudgeon, Utah ’15

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1899 SOCIETY MEMBERS (CONTINUED) Brandon Duff, Utah State ’13 David Eisenhauer, Purdue ’71 Bill Epperly, Western Illinois ’64 Jim Evans, Cal Poly - SLO ’58 Royce Everette, NC State ’78 John Fiero, UCLA ’81 Steven Finley, USC ’73 Billy Flowers, Millikin ’00 Andy Fyke, UC Davis ’83 Marco Galvan, Texas ’10 Lyle Gardner, NC State ’64 Matt Garrison, Georgia Tech ’02 Jared Gheen, Utah State ’18 John Golden, Rutgers ’78 Tom Gray, Cal Poly - SLO ’72 Ron Gross, Rochester ’85 Jim Haleem, Western Illinois ’66 Bryan Hannegan, Oklahoma ’88 Ed Harster, Missouri S&T ’06 Wes Hayden, Illinois ’75 Morris Heintschel, Texas ’70 Ric Heinzen, Cal Poly - SLO ’69 Brett Henery, Texas A&M ’99 Don Heppermann, Missouri ’63 Chris Hill, Texas ’02 James Hill, Oglethorpe ’78 Murray Hilyard, North Texas ’88 Ron Hfman, Missouri S&T ’85 Dennis Howard, Virginia ’71 Greg Hudson, Ohio State ’88 Mike Ingber, Michigan ’95 David Jaben, Georgia Tech ’83 Jake Jacobson, UW-La Crosse ’65 Allen James, NC State ’65 Mark Johnson, San Diego State ’83 Jimmy Kalb, San Diego State ’79 Gary Kalian, UC Berkeley ’58 Dizzy Kendrick, Cal Poly - SLO ’73 Robert Kramp, Houston ’93 Charles Kubin, Texas ’52 Bill Lang, Missouri ’74 Bill Lawhorn, UW-La Crosse ’93 David Lecko, Missouri S&T ’10 James Ledbetter, UNC Charlotte ’01 Mark Lee, UCLA ’65 Chris Lepley, Thiel ’11

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Fernando Lesniak, St. Cloud State ’10 Michael Licari Joseph Ligon, UNC Chapel Hill ’04 Matt Macaluso, Purdue ’92 James Marshall, Virginia ’02 Grant McCloud, Millikin ’93 Stan McLemore, UAB ’84 Kyle Melloan, Transylvania ’02 Matt Milliner, Transylvania ’99 Tom Miralia, NC State ’80 Roger Mola, Purdue ’71 Jim Molineux, UC Berkeley ’65 Mike Morris, Eastern Michigan ’65 Les Munson, UCLA ’65 Walid Neaz, Georgia Tech ’06 Bernie Newcomb, Oregon State ’62 Mark Novell, UW-Oshkosh ’91 Burnie Oates, UW-Platteville ’68 David Ott, Kansas State ’85 Bob Paris, Missouri ’60 Brian Patrick, North Texas ’68 Dick Paul, Missouri S&T ’64 Garrett Paulson, UW-La Crosse ’13 Seth Peavler, Utah State ’09 Tony Perfilio, Utah State ’66 Scott Peterson, Purdue ’80 Mike Petrik, Eastern Illinois ’76 Kevin Powers, UC Berkeley ’75 John Prange, Millikin ’58 Phil Ramazzina, Oregon State ’59 Eric Raucci, Illinois State ’88 Conor Reese, Utah State ’11 Ed Rodriguez, Texas ’86 John Rossbach, Loyola Marymount ’58 Dom Sanchez-Stimson, New Mexico State ’93 Andrew Sanfilippo, Georgia Tech ’94 Duane Saunders, Kansas State ’58 Shy Scheihagen, Texas ’73 Dan Schwartz, Purdue ’80 Dick Seidenstricker, Purdue ’73 Ben Seifert, Purdue ’00 Russ Shaw, Ohio State ’59 Brad Shepherd, Auburn ’81

Jon Shull, Cal Poly - SLO ’83 Tony Smercina, Texas ’81 Steve Smith, Missouri ’75 Brian Speckhard, Utah State ’11 Greg Speno, Missouri ’65 Josh St. John-Sellers, Utah State ’08 Greg Stayin, Virginia ’86 Brad Sullivan, Transylvania ’99 Alex Suñé, Kansas State ’06 Paul Sunu, Illinois ’75 Rick Tank, Nebraska ’75 Ernest Teves, New Mexico State ’92 Todd Thurber, Texas ’83 Kirk Tolle, Transylvania ’79 Kyle Turner, North Texas ’03 Michael Van Milligan, Arizona State ’85 Gene Vance, Transylvania ’99 John Walden, Illinois ’78 Joe Walden, Illinois State ’79 Nathan Wight, Illinois State ’97 Caleb Williams, Georgia ’06 Gil Williamson, San Jose State ’58 Roger Willis, Purdue ’68 Mike Wycisk, San Jose State ’90 Marcus Wyss, Kansas State ’90 Bill Yates, Grand Valley State ’73 "Solo" Yates, Cal Poly - SLO ’97 John Zeek, Ohio State ’87 Chris Zyda, UCLA ’81

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SAVE THE DATE We’re excited to share some new brotherhood events and opportunities to enhance your Delta Sigma Phi experience!

Delta Sig is starting... a book club! The club is open to any and all brothers of Delta Sigma Phi around the globe; connect and interact with brothers who share your passion for reading! At the beginning of each month a new book title will be announced and discussion questions will be posted towards the end of that month. Book topics will vary across topics and Delta Sig authors will be featured as often as possible! bit.ly/dspbookclub

Strava Running and Biking App Strava is an online running and biking community that offers fun challenges and ways to connect. Delta Sig is hosting our first virtual 5K challenge on Dec. 18! Find our community at bit.ly/deltasigstrava. Discord Gaming App Connect with brothers interested in gaming via Delta Sig's Discord community. Join tournaments and find brothers to play with online at bit.ly/deltasigdiscord. Spotify Playlists & A New Podcast Delta Sig has curated several Spotify playlists for your listening pleasure, and we're launching our first podcast in 2022! Look for the All Angles podcast on Spotify and Apple Podcasts with host Andrew Thomas, IUPUI ’14. Conversations will include topics such as building relationships, personal development, and current events including the post-COVID workplace, mental health, climate change, sports and more. bit.ly/deltasighq

CHICAGO JAN. 14-16

LOS ANGELES JAN. 7-9

CHARLOTTE JAN. 21-23

Delta Sigma Phi's premier officer training program, LEAD Weekend, is back in person this academic year! Visit deltasig.org/ lead for details.

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The following Brothers represent Bond Eternal notice from Sept. 1, 2020 through Nov. 30, 2021. To report the passing of a brother, please visit deltasig.org/bond-eternal.

EPSILON THE PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY Lester Alspach, ’46 ETA THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN William Henley, ’50 Reese Mathieu Jr, ’49 James May, ’50 Christopher Rehder, ’60 IOTA UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA Paul Douglas, ’40 Ford Jennings, ’27 Armand Peartree, ’25 KAPPA AUBURN UNIVERSITY Glen Pehl, ’56 RHO NORTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY John Schneider, ’66 SIGMA THIEL COLLEGE Michael Grinnell, ’63 John Harman, ’56 Ray Henry, ’52 UPSILON FRANKLIN & MARSHALL COLLEGE Harold Showalter, ’51

PHI SAINT LOUIS UNIVERSITY Roger De Capito, ’56 Frank Latuda, ’61

ALPHA SIGMA UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND, COLLEGE PARK James Hagy, ’58

CHI TULANE UNIVERSITY Jack McNaughton Jr., ’51

ALPHA TAU ALBION COLLEGE William Hutchings, ’79

OMEGA UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH Paul Masquelier Jr, ’57

ALPHA UPSILON KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY Bob Cole, ’56 Wayne Rush, ’59 John Schmid, ’95 Louis Studer, ’57 Larry Wilkerson, ’61

ALPHA ALPHA UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AT URBANA-CHAMPAIGN Robert Hemmett, ’87 Rusty Rice, ’73 Dick Thies, ’50 ALPHA GAMMA GEORGIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY James Haralson, ’49 Nolan Johnson Jr, ’66 Frank Taylor III, ’63

ALPHA PHI UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA Dean Tibbott, ’49 ALPHA CHI STETSON UNIVERSITY Lewis Jacobs, ’52 David Wahlstad, ’57

ALPHA ETA OHIO NORTHERN UNIVERSITY Walter Armes, ’58 William Bissey, ’72 David Campbell, ’84

ALPHA PSI UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA-LINCOLN Robert Konen, ’55 Ronald Marrs, ’64

ALPHA THETA UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN Milton Heath Jr, ’49 Charles Olson Jr., ’50

BETA ALPHA IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY Larry Horton, ’61 Kenneth Langer, ’39

ALPHA IOTA THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY Steven Mills, ’70 ALPHA LAMBDA MILLIKIN UNIVERSITY George LaCharite, ’38 ALPHA PI MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY Bob Luscombe, ’49 ALPHA RHO UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO BOULDER Alfred Polczinski, ’48

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BETA BETA UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI Terry Clark, ’67 Pierre Daunic, ’59 Chester Masztak Jr, ’61 Terry Meek, ’63 BETA GAMMA THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, LOS ANGELES Robert Dowling, ’42 John Hall, ’56 Ray Harris, ’46 George Mokres, ’58 George Reinhardt, ’44 John Weakley, ’57

BETA ZETA UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA Theodore Shields, ’49 BETA ETA LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY Theodore Solomon, ’39 BETA IOTA WITTENBERG UNIVERSITY Fred Buschemeyer, ’59 BETA MU TRANSYLVANIA UNIVERSITY John Taormina, ’82 BETA PI MICHIGAN TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY Jack Horak, ’57 Dante Iacovoni, ’50 BETA TAU WESTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY Robert Cole, ’61 BETA OMEGA THE UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA Richard Ebert, ’50 BETA PHI ST. FRANCIS UNIVERSITY Leonard Burns, ’59 BETA PSI ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY Jacob Davis, ’14 Raymond Williams, ’48 BLUEFIELD STATE BLUEFIELD STATE COLLEGE Barry McCloud, ’74 GAMMA ALPHA SAN DIEGO STATE UNIVERSITY Eric Hoffman, ’78 GAMMA EPSILON SAN JOSE STATE UNIVERSITY Frank Hoak III, ’58 Robert Stein, ’63 GAMMA THETA UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT MERCY John Extrom, ’68

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GAMMA KAPPA WESTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY Valentine Klunk, ’55

DELTA GAMMA UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS Larry Zarybnicky, ’60

GAMMA NU NORTHERN ARIZONA UNIVERSITY Virgil Langley, ’56

DELTA DELTA PURDUE UNIVERSITY Dave Bredemeier, ’62 Roger Mola, ’71

GAMMA PI INDIANA UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA John Snyder, ’53 GAMMA RHO GANNON UNIVERSITY John Rowland, ’54 GAMMA TAU EASTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY Jim Maran, ’68 Roger Neil, ’65 Tony Raubolt, ’70 GAMMA UPSILON SOUTH DAKOTA SCHOOL OF MINES & TECHNOLOGY Leland Gordon, ’58 Robert Jeitz, ’68 Kevin Michel, ’85 Shane Milks, ’13 Neil Musilek, ’84 Gilbert Rennhack, ’54 Dennis Roeber, ’66 Russell Sievert, ’69 Douglas Vallis, ’70 Richard Willert, ’60

DELTA EPSILON MISSOURI UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY Jerry Alexander, ’57 Norman Bocklage, ’58 Ron Cline, ’17 Raymond Dietsche, ’56 Albert Dusin Jr, ’56 James Estey, ’60 William Field, ’56 Thomas Hamilton, ’61 James Harvey, ’57 William Kleffman, ’58 Karl Kneile, ’59 Harold Kuhn, ’60 George Lorey, ’57 Charles Miller, ’59 Donald Moehlenkamp, ’56 Otho Moutray, ’60 Michael Moylan, ’60 Bob Pettibon, ’58 Roger Schild, ’59 DELTA THETA UNIVERSITY OF MONTANA Charlie Wicks, ’57

EPSILON BETA UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-OSHKOSH James Berger, ’64 Irvin Bostwick, ’64 Charles Collins, ’65 Patrick Dedynski, ’64 Gerald Eggert, ’65 Richard Evans, ’64 Gary Gruszewski, ’65 Thomas Hirschboeck, ’66 Glen Kjornes, ’65 James Krueger, ’64 William Lane, ’65 Randall McGowan, ’71 Dave Messer, ’64 Donald Nehring, ’64 Michael Peck, ’69 John Poels, ’64 Mark Roberts, ’84 Thomas Rowley, ’64 Roger Schultz, ’66 Larry Thull, ’64 Kenneth Van Haren, ’64 Thomas Werner, ’64 EPSILON IOTA UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-LA CROSSE Bob Edmiston, ’68 Donald Henry, ’68 Thomas Krenzelok, ’68 Mike Mathes, ’72

DELTA OMICRON WESTERN CAROLINA UNIVERSITY Thomas Bridges, ’59

EPSILON KAPPA LOYOLA UNIVERSITY CHICAGO Eduardo Barrezueta, ’87 Charles Janovsky, ’66 James Lehmann, ’69

GAMMA PSI MORNINGSIDE COLLEGE James Rupert, ’70

DELTA PI STEPHEN F. AUSTIN STATE UNIVERSITY Gary Winfree, ’72

EPSILON LAMBDA NORTHWEST MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY Bruce Parmelee, ’79

DELTA ALPHA CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, CHICO Schmuck Schmicking, ’80

DELTA PSI EASTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY Randy Blecha, ’67

EPSILON RHO CALIFORNIA POLYTECHNIC STATE UNIVERSITY, SAN LUIS OBISPO James Conner, ’61 Thomas Green, ’57 Roy Lohr, ’56 Douglas Wattenbarger, ’69 Jeff Weaver, ’70 Gary Wires, ’54

GAMMA CHI DREXEL UNIVERSITY John Pitale, ’56

DELTA BETA THE UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA John Barnes, ’61 Dick Worsena, ’59

ETA KAPPA UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN-DEARBORN Trevor McDermott, ’09 ETA OMICRON UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-EAU CLAIRE Mark Schaaf, ’91 HILGARD THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, BERKELEY Donald Schlotz, ’64 HIRAM SCOTT HIRAM SCOTT COLLEGE Charles Wetmore, ’70 LONG ISLAND POST LONG ISLAND UNIVERSITY POST Carl Koenig, ’69 ZETA ZETA TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY Joseph Carranza, ’94 Mark Wilson, ’76 ZETA NU MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY Clinton Newby, ’84 ZETA PSI THE COLLEGE AT BROCKPORT, STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK Brett Shaw, ’90

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