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DELTA SIGMA PHI FRATERNITY Phil Rodriguez, Illinois State ’03 Executive Director rodriguez@deltasig.org Gage Abell, Transylvania ’15 Assistant Director of Fraternity Growth abell@deltasig.org Brittany Ankeny-Dooley Assistant Director of Educational Programs ankeny@deltasig.org Ry Beck, UNT ’04 Director of Fraternity Growth and Support beck@deltasig.org Micah Christensen, IUPUI ’16 Communications Coordinator christensen@deltasig.org Casey Dwyer, Kansas State ’08 Director of Digital Initiatives dwyer@deltasig.org Eladio “Lalo” Escovar, Texas State ‘16 Recruitment Specialist escovar@deltasig.org Kristin Fouts Director of Educational Initiatives fouts@deltasig.org Tyler Gunn, ULM ’16 Recruitment Specialist gunn@deltasig.org Hunter Gurney, Utah ’17 Chapter Support Specialist Gurney@deltasig.org Tom Lambert, Indiana State ’89 Systems Administrator lambert@deltasig.org
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Will Miller, UCLA ’18 Recruitment Specialist wmiller@deltasig.org Aaron Noon Director of Responsibility noon@deltasig.org Brendan O’Connor, Iowa State ’14 Chapter Support Specialist oconnor@deltasig.org Victoria Stankus Director of Fraternity Services stankus@deltasig.org Ryan Stoner Staff Accountant stoner@deltasig.org
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4 / A New Focus
6 / Members in the Military
Andrew Thomas, IUPUI ’14 Chapter Support Specialist thomas@deltasig.org Vincent Woods, East Carolina ’06 Assistant Director of Volunteer Engagement woods@deltasig.org
9 / Those Greek Chapter Letters
19 / Feature – Silver Spurs
Wyatt Young, UW-Eau Claire ‘14 Chapter Support Specialist young@deltasig.org
DELTA SIGMA PHI FOUNDATION Phil Rodriguez, Illinois State ’03 Executive Director rodriguez@deltasig.org Nathan Wight, Illinois State ’97 Chief Advancement Officer wight@deltasig.org
Diane Larson Meetings & Events Coordinator larson@deltasig.org
Benjamin DeLost Assistant Director of Annual Giving delost@deltasig.org
Brady Lutz, IUPUI ’14 Recruitment Specialist lutz@deltasig.org
Madison Denhart Annual Giving Coordinator Denhart@deltasig.org
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Tim Meyer Director of Finance meyer@deltasig.org
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elta Sigma Phi is entering a new season. The 62nd National Convention last month marked the beginning of a new era for our Fraternity. An era of change, an era of growth, and an era of excitement. Greek life is going through an intense period of scrutiny. Campuses and organizations across the country are seeing policy changes occur at a rapid pace. The media has been there every step of the way as well. In light of this tumultuous climate, Delta Sigma Phi is making an effort to rise above. During Convention, we unveiled some of the big things are have in store for our brotherhood. Our new educational program – LEAD – is poised to impact more members than ever before. We announced our new 15 million capital campaign – Our Brothers. Our Future – which will allow the Foundation to empower our members and programs like never before. We presented a new operational focus to meet our Vison of becoming one of America’s leading Fraternities. I have no doubt in mind, we are poised to make great strides in the next several years.
Our new Executive Director, Phil Rodriguez, Illinois State ’03, is leading this charge forward. Even this new design of The Carnation is a part of this sweeping change! To become America’s Leading Fraternity, we believe new is necessary. It provides a clean foundation upon which we can build towards our new vision. We have a new platform upon which to deliver the best experiences we can to our undergraduates. We have new means to give you the news and content you’ve been asking for. Last fall, we sent out the Voice of the Brotherhood survey to all members. These changes are a direct result of what you asked for. As we make these pushes, we hope you will join in and con-
tinue to lend us your voice. This Fraternity is all about growing together as a brotherhood, and the National Headquarters is no exception. As you attend our new educational program, join one of our new webinar series, or read our new chapter news section, we hope you’ll agree that new is good for Delta Sigma Phi. Enjoy this issue of The Carnation. YITBOS,
Jim Larson Cal Poly ’72 Grand Council National President
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ince I first walked into Fairbanks Mansion in November of last year, I have been in awe of our Fraternity and brotherhood. Each day, I hear new stories of undergraduate brothers who go above and beyond to make a difference in their chapters and communities. I watch as alumni pay the debt through their donation of time, treasure and passion to ensure our Founders values and vision continue to thrive.
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If I have learned any one thing the past 10 months, it’s that our Fraternity has and will always be built on the power of our remarkable brotherhood. That’s why at our 62nd National Convention last month, our theme was “building our future together.” We created this theme because we know there are unique challenges facing the Fraternity experience. I don’t think this statement surprises anyone reading this. As these
challenges continue to develop, I firmly believe the best way to address them is by working together and investing in you. That’s why we presented a new operational strategy to meet our long-term Vision of becoming America’s leading Fraternity last month. Before we discuss this strategy, I’d like to have an honest conversation about some of the challenges both Delta Sigma Phi and the Fraternity movement are facing. From 2010-2017, Delta Sigma Phi saw year over year growth. Our membership grew nearly 48% peaking at nearly 6,100 brothers. College enrollment was at historic peak highs. Fraternities and sororities were reaping those benefits with large membership growth across the board. In 2017, the interfraternal community saw a well-documented and unfortunate death of a new member at Penn State (non Delta Sig). Many of my peers, to which I would agree, view this moment as the cataclysmic change we are seeing in the Greek Community. Since that time, the fraternal movement has seen countless changes in due process and policies being created within higher education. Some of the new proposals are remarkably welcomed. At the core, I believe our partners in higher education have the same goal as us – a strong, safe and powerful college experience
“We will focus on the health and safety of our members... We will strive for unparalleled growth by investing in new innovative data and resources... We will invest in our brotherhood through redeveloped programs and new initiatives... We will impact our communities through partnerships with universities, parents, local towns and the media... [and] we will invest in our infrastructure so we can meet the needs of our members through new technology, enhanced governance structures and policies.” that brings out the best in us. Many of these new ideas focus on just that. There are other policies however that create difficult challenges for our community. New requirements like deferred recruitment, mandatory live in advisors, no new member period, increased liability insurance for alumni boards are but a few of those changes. In some cases, institutions created an even stronger divide unfortunately. This past year, we saw a few colleges and universities work to remove or limit Greek life entirely from their campuses. These new policies combined with the changing demographics, declining enrollment trends and a 24/7 news cycle has impacted membership numbers and risk violations for both Delta Sigma Phi and the Fraternal and Sorority community as a whole. Since 2017, Delta Sigma Phi, as others throughout the industry did, saw year over year growth contractions. During that same time frame, we had to close nine of our longest running chapters, many of which possessed an average chapter size of 60+. To be clear, during this same period, we saw countless accomplishments and amazing stories of our brotherhood meeting the needs of their
communities, but the data across the industry is clear… change is here. That’s why we unveiled our new operational strategy at Convention this path month. As a Fraternity, we are committed to investing in our brotherhood to meet these challenges head on. Over the next six years, we have identified an operational strategy that meets our Vision of becoming America’s leading Fraternity through investments in both our members and external partners. We will focus on the health and safety of our members and all those who interact with our chapters. We will strive for unparalleled growth by investing in new innovative data and resources that will be distributed across the country. We will invest in our brotherhood through redeveloped programs and new initiatives like the Cycyota Volunteer Training program. We will impact our communities through partnerships with universities, parents, local towns and the media. Lastly, we will invest in our infrastructure so we can meet the needs of our members through new technology, enhanced governance structures and policies. As you will see throughout this Carnation, we are un-
veiling many new initiatives that focus on these elements. These ideas were created in collaboration with you. Over the past year, we conducted numerous focus groups and surveys to identify how we can best support your efforts. We researched, interviewed and collected critical data across the industry to ensure we are supporting both you and your chapters with the best training, programs and development possible. I know I mentioned this at the beginning of this article but I think it’s worth reiterating – Delta Sigma Phi is built on our brotherhood. I promise this strategy will reflect a relentless commitment to you – our greatest asset. I have zero doubt in my mind that Delta Sigma Phi will rise up and meet the challenges we are seeing. It’s who we are. It’s been in our very nature since 1899. I humbly ask that you join us in our Vision to become America’s leading Fraternity. Share your ideas, voice your concerns, get involved with your chapter. Help us do what we have done for 120 years…Build Better Men. I am forever grateful for each of your efforts. Let’s go show the world the sincerity of our purpose. YITBOS,
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Cold, damp air hung lightly on the pine needles of the evergreen forests in the mountains of the Pacific Northwest. A trio of blades begin to spin, and soon the helicopter is hovering low over the tops of the trees. As the craft floated amidst the mountains and trees, a voice spoke from one of the passenger seats, “I don’t know how or when, but I gotta learn how to fly these things.”
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Shortly after enlisting... Calvin realized that there was something familiar to him about his journey to become a pilot. He endured basic training with a group of men, learning what it meant to be a soldier while leaning on each other. He ate, slept, fought and grew alongside these men. He realized his journey in the military mirrored that of his journey as a Delta Sig. Brotherhood had found him all over again.
H. Calvin Dockery, Utah State ’91, had never ridden in a helicopter by the time he first walked on the campus at Utah State. His focus at the time instead was on if fraternity was right for him. Calvin had some friends who had decided to give it a go, and his curiosity was piqued. He met with a few different organizations on campus, but never truly felt like he connected with the groups. As his interest was waning, his friend, Scott Rich, Utah State University ’89, suggested he meet the men of Delta Sigma Phi. “There were no cliques inside of the fraternity, you were just a Delta Sig, and that was it,” said Calvin. Delta Sig was exactly what he had hoping fraternity would be. He felt connection and brotherhood with the entire group of men. Even if he didn’t know them well, he never felt it was awkward to simply go and visit with another Delta Sig. The entire Delta Lambda Chapter was just as welcoming as a family. Calvin had found his home on campus his freshman year, but he didn’t realize that his life was about to take another drastic shift. In the summer of 1992, shortly after becoming a Delta Sig, Calvin experienced his first helicopter ride. He flew in the mountains of the Pacific Northwest. He fell headfirst in love immediately, and flying became is main goal in life. Calvin majored in Fire Manage-
ment in hopes to fly a helicopter in the same mountains he grew to love as a wildfire fighter. As he researched how long it would take before he got into the pilot’s seat, he realized he needed to find a faster way. He soon found a faster – and better paying – way to fly in the U.S. Armed Forces. He formally enlisted at the age of 24. Shortly after enlisting with the sole focus of flying a helicopter, Calvin realized that there was something familiar to him about his journey to become a pilot. He endured basic training with a group of men, learning what it meant to be a soldier while leaning on each other. He ate, slept, fought and grew alongside these men. He realized his journey in the military mirrored that of his journey as a Delta Sig. Brotherhood had found him all over again. “The Basic Training crew is similar to your New Member class,” said Calvin. “I just ended up loving the brotherhood.” After realizing his dream of becoming a helicopter pilot, Calvin realized he had grown to love his work in the military too much to quit. He instead started searching for his next step within the military. He found his next goal the 160th SOAR, or Special Operations Aviation Regiment. Known as the “Night Stalkers”, this unit was the Special Operation helicopter division. After completing a 3 inch thick
paper application, a week of physical and mental evaluation, and a lengthy interview, he had the honor of being accepted into the 160th. The 160th was a part of SOCOM, and supported special operations for all branches of the military. Over the course of his career, Calvin flew missions for all of the branches of the military in almost every continent. His service included Operation Enduring Freedom, Operation Freedom Sentinel and Operation New Dawn. His initial plans for the military was to serve for six years, but Calvin had flown for 20 before he retired from the U.S. Armed Forces. Though his days in the military had come to a close, his time in the sky was far from over. Calvin was soon working for the State of Washington in the Wildfire Division. Though he was working to fight forest fires as he wanted to in college, he found he was too far away from the actual flying. Calvin decided to transfer his flying skills from the propeller to the fixed wings. Calvin underwent training to become an airline pilot. Though wellversed in flying helicopters, he had to relearn quite a bit to move his skills to commercial airplanes. He now flies as a full-time pilot for Horizon Air. “Helicopter pilots tend to think helicopters are more complicated, but it becomes like riding a bike,” said Calvin. “Large planes are a lot more work than I thought it would be!” Though his heart maybe up in the clouds, Calvin has always had a strong foundation in the strong brotherhoods he has in both Delta Sigma Phi and the U.S. Armed Forces.
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and evidence collection for eventual prosecution of the bad guys. My current job at the lab is a fellowship through the Army’s Training with Industry program. This program gives select service members a year of experience in various civilian industry positions; the EOD industry being Los Alamos. I have been fortunate enough to get involved with various explosive application experiments, homemade explosives, nuclear weapons alterations, and micro-reactor development. It is by far the most exciting and fascinating assignment I’ve had.
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NOW A CAPTAIN IN THE US ARMY, BROTHER PERT HAS SERVED EIGHT YEARS ACROSS THE COUNTRY.
Tell us about your current military responsibilities and your role: I am an Army Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) officer stationed at Los Alamos National Laboratory as a Guest Scientist. EOD is generally thought of as the Army’s bomb squad. We are responsible for the protection of personnel and property through detection, identification, render safe, disposal, and exploitation of chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and explosive hazards. While stateside we can provide support to local law enforcement and the US Secret Service and while deployed we can do any number of missions involved with explosive hazards
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Why did you join? I watched Rambo one too many times when I was 12. For years after that I wanted to be a green beret until I figured out that I really didn’t enjoy the gym that much. I ended up going to college with an extreme sense of patriotism, coupled with an adrenaline addiction, and decided to enroll in ROTC my junior year. I was hooked on EOD as soon as I heard about it and volunteered at my first opportunity. Why do you continue to serve? I discovered my career passion in EOD school when we went through nuclear weapons division. Having had a successful assignment as a company commander, I am now eligible to apply for transfer into the Functional Area 52 (Nuclear and Counterproliferation) branch of the Army. There are very few career paths that afford the opportunity to work with America’s nuclear arsenal and I am looking forward to making an impact on it and America’s nuclear policy. The retirement plan isn’t a bad deal either.
What do you like most about your current position? Everything. I have unbelievable autonomy at the lab and the lab has an incredible amount of science and technology to get involved with. With such a flexible schedule I have time to pursue a nuclear weapons graduate certificate, while working on cutting edge nuclear and explosive technology alongside the nation’s best and brightest in these fields. I’m also fascinated by the history of the Manhattan Project and now I get to work in some of the very same buildings as America’s atomic pioneers. What has been the biggest lesson you’ve learned because of your service? I have learned not to take myself too seriously. In my opinion, leadership is best viewed from a servant perspective; servant to the Soldiers under your command and servant to the needs of the Army and America. If you start taking yourself too seriously it is easy to lose sight of that and harder to learn from the mistakes you are sure to make. How does your membership in Delta Sig affect your role in the armed forces, or how do they relate? My brothers keep me grounded to civilian life. I have moved six times in the past eight years (seven if you count deployment), each time to a different state, each time without a social network in place. My brothers are a constant amidst the chaos. The bonds formed are unbreakable to this day and my little big (because he’s younger than me), TJ Ciccone, is a once in a lifetime friendship. The military is, at times, all-consuming and easy to lose yourself in. I can’t express how critical TJ and the rest of my chapter are to my well-being and grip on life outside the Army. Knowing these better men has given me a better life and I am forever grateful. YITBOS to the men of Iota Beta and Delta Sig as a whole.
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THOSE Greek CHAPTER LETTERS > Loren Mall
Social fraternities had existed for three-fourths of a century by the time Delta Sigma Phi was founded, and nearly all national fraternities identified their chapters by Greek letters. Using this alphabetical system, they named their first chapter Alpha and the second Beta. As more chapters were added, they assigned them the next letter in the Greek alphabet. When Omega, the last of the 24 letters, was issued, the list began again with Alpha Alpha. It was followed in alphabetical order by Alpha Beta and the rest of the double letters. On the third turn of the alphabet, the names started with Beta Alpha, then Beta Beta, and onward in order. The first Delta Sigs, young students at City College of New York, developed a unique system for naming chapters. It reflected the founding philosophy, an ideal that made Delta Sigma Phi different from others. The founders created the fraternity in 1899 to demonstrate, by their example, a principle that was unique at the time. They believed that all men of goodwill could be friends, and even share the close bonds of fraternity, regardless of their differences in religion, national origin, race, creed, color or background. The first members intended to establish a great national fraternity with many chapters, and in 1901 they organized the second chapter uptown
at Columbia University. That addition compelled them to adopt a plan for naming a chapter. As one way to honor the fraternity’s distinctiveness, they decided to designate chapters by their location. They called the first chapter Insula, a reference to the chapter’s location on the island of Manhattan. They chose the familiar Latin word for island rather than the difficult Greek word. They named the second one Morningside Chapter, for the setting of the campus on Morningside Heights. As more chapters were added, the original plan for geographic place names did not hold, and the national officers began to use shortened titles or references. The third chapter, estab-
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lished in 1903 at New York University in the Bronx, was called University Chapter. The fourth, chartered at Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1905, became Technology. The fifth chapter, installed that year at Pennsylvania State University, was named Keystone, the state’s nickname. The sixth chapter in 1906 marked Delta Sigma Phi’s entry to the South. It was at Washington and Lee University in Virginia. At the request of the Virginia students, the national officers named it Stonewall Chapter for the local military officer who was a famous general during the Civil War of 1861 to 1865. By 1906, the MIT chapter was dissatisfied with the chapter naming system. Its members contended Delta Sigma Phi should be more like other fraternities. Meyer Boskey, the co-founder who conceived the original method, resisted the idea. Using Greek letters
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to name chapters, he reasoned, would quickly create a confusing jumble of names. When double letters become necessary, members will not be able to identify chapters, he counseled. This analysis did not quiet the call to conform. The national officers seemed ready to vote for the conventional arrangement. If we must change, Boskey conceded, we should identify chapters by their school names. All of us could all know where they are, he counseled. The thought of names like CCNY Chapter, Columbia Chapter, and NYU Chapter did not appeal to the traditionalists. It seemed too dull and ordinary for a secret society. In 1907, the other national officers outvoted Boskey and adopted the conventional system. The chapter names were changed to Alpha, Beta, Gamma, Delta, Epsilon and Zeta. The national board named the seventh addi-
tion Eta Chapter, and installed it in 1907 at the University of Texas in Austin. Like chapters added later, it never had another name. As the chapter roll extended past the 24 single letters to double letters, Meyer Boskey’s foresight became a reality. Few Delta Sigs, even some who work daily with the list, master the mixture of chapter names. They refer to the schools. But it is too late to change. Chapters generate fond memories that bind members to them and their name. Some national fraternities, in their early years, embraced a state naming system. This results in names like New York Alpha, New York Beta and so on. These national organizations are probably best positioned for lengthy chapter directories. Even in California and Pennsylvania, the states with the most fraternity campuses, only a few fraternities that use the state method have exceeded the 24 single letters of the Greek alphabet and begun to use double letters. Fraternities that use the Greek alphabet system could issue 600 names before they need to apply triple letters like Alpha Alpha Alpha and Alpha Beta Alpha. Delta Sigma Phi’s directory is now in the tenth turn of the alphabet, the Iota Alpha round. Although the possibility of triple letters for us is far distant, the prospect makes Boskey’s assessment all the more convincing.
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1 > CONVENTION ATTENDEES OUTSIDE THE WWI MUSEUM. 2 > EACH ATTENDEE WORE A POPPY ON THEIR WAY TO THE WWI MUSEUM FRIDAY NIGHT.
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ansas City brought the BBQ and we brought the brotherhood as over 450 members, guests and partners congregated in the City of Fountains to celebrate the 62nd National Convention of Delta Sigma Phi. Kansas City Marriott Downtown served as a beautiful backdrop from August 1st through the 4th
as indescribable energy and excitement filled the rooms and halls of the hotel. For those in attendance, they were able to witness firsthand the power of our great Fraternity and share in the successes and accomplishments that transpire when we come together as a brotherhood and chart the course of Delta Sigma Phi.
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THURSDAY, AUGUST 1ST Swope Memorial Golf Course hosted nearly 40 brothers for the unofficial opening of Delta Sig’s National Convention. Golfers were treated to the only public course to have hosted a PGA tour event and found the challenging yet funto-play course offered view of downtown along with the occasional roar of a lion from the nearby Kansas City Zoo! The official kick-off of the 62nd National Convention took place that evening with memorable entertainment. The F. L. Schlagle Marching Stallions, a local high school marching band, welcomed us in such a unique and attention getting way. Attendees were surprised and in awe of the talent of this group of teenagers. The day closed out with the Pilgrim Degree. This Convention-only experience is a highlight for the first time and returning members. Members explored the history and values of Delta Sigma Phi and celebrated their dedication to the fraternity. They now know the answer to the classic question: why the fez?
Friday, August 2nd The official business of the Convention began Friday morning with the first of five In-Convention Assembled (ICA) sessions. This session, entitled The Journey, dived deep into the core values of the Fraternity; Culture, Harmony,
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Friendship and explored what it truly will take to become one of America’s Leading Fraternity in the current Greek climate. Lunch was hosted by the Delta Sigma Phi Foundation, with Foundation President, Brad Sullivan, Transylvania ’99, unveiling the Our Brothers. Our Future campaign. Undergraduates spoke about
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the life changing opportunities that have been afforded to them by being members of Delta Sigma Phi and attending leadership programs. This $12 million transformative campaign is essential to the future of our great Fraternity. To learn more and donate to Our Brothers. Our Future, please visit deltasig.org/ ourbrothers.
Past Grand Council National President Loren Mall, Kansas State ’58, gave a compelling and captivating presentation on the history and message of our Fraternity and Ritual. He also shared the special tie Delta Sigma Phi has to the WWI Museum, which provided to be very important for the evening’s festivities.
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3 > THE WELCOME RECEPTION PROVIDED A GREAT TIME TO MEET DELTA SIGS FROM ACROSS THE COUNTRY. 4 > A PHOTO OF THE BRICKS MEMORIALIZING DELTA SIGS WHO SERVED IN WWI LAY OUTSIDE THE WWI MUSEUM.
GOLF SCRAMBLE Swope
Memorial Golf Course hosted nearly 40 brothers for the unofficial opening of Delta Sig’s National Convention.
5 > THE F.L. SCHLAGLE MARCHING STALLIONS OFFICIALLY KICKED OFF THE 62ND NATIONAL CONVENTION.
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official kick-off of the 62nd National Convention took place that evening with memorable entertainment. The F. L. Schlagle Marching Stallions, a local high school marching band, welcomed us in such a unique and attention getting way.
6 > BROTHERS DAVID EASON, COLORADO STATE '91, DUNCAN NORTHERN, NORTHERN COLORADO '08 AND DON CHANDLER, UT AUSTIN '73, MAKE THEIR WAY INTO THE PILGRIM DEGREE CEREMONY. 7 > BROTHERS BID ON ITEMS DURING THE SILENT AUCTION.
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PILGRIM DEGREE The day closed out with the Pilgrim Degree a convention-only experience is a highlight for the first time and returning members.
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ICA SESSIONS The official business of the Convention began Friday morning with the first of five In-Convention Assembled (ICA) sessions.
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The Live and Silent Auction, always a favorite amongst convention attendees, was the highlight of Friday night. The WWI Museum played host as brothers and guests bid on one-of-a-kind Delta Sig items as well as
vacations and unique experiences. As in prior years, the money raised during the auction allows the Delta Sigma Phi Foundation to continue providing leadership programming support for our undergraduate members.
LUNCH Lunch was hosted by the Delta Sigma Phi Foundation, with Foundation President, Brad Sullivan, Transylvania ’99, unveiling the Our Brothers. Our Future campaign. To learn more and donate to Our Brothers. Our Future, please visit deltasig.org/ ourbrothers.
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Mall, Kansas State ’58, gave a compelling and captivating presentation on the history and message of our Fraternity and Ritual.
LIVE/SILENT AUCTION The
Live and Silent Auction, always a favorite amongst convention attendees, was the highlight of Friday night at the WWI Museum.
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Saturday, August 3rd This ICA brought some exciting news about leadership programming and positional training. The new LEAD Weekend Regional Program was unveiled during the ICA. This new program will replace the Better Man Academy beginning this winter and spring 2020. The core focus of this new leadership program will be to bring undergraduate chapters and leaders together for a weekend retreat close to their campuses.
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Over the past few years, the Bruce J. Loewenberg Summit brought recruitment chairs together from across the country. Moving forward, that high level recruitment curriculum will be incorporated into the new LEAD Weekend, so more brothers will have the opportunity to learn about chapter growth. For more information about the new LEAD Weekend Regional Programs, visit deltasig.org/lead. Mike Duke, Georgia Tech ’68, served as the keynote speaker for the Saturday
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morning ICA. Brother Duke recently retired as the President and Chief Executive Officer of Wal-Mart Stores. He stressed the importance of leadership within each of our communities. Over 100 attendees attended a special tasting of JUSTIN Wines, founded by Justin Baldwin, San Jose State ’64. Brother Baldwin was on hand to describe the four wines he brought for the tasting and educated participants on the proper way to taste and find a high quality wine.
Saturday ended with the award banquet celebrating the accomplishments of chapters, dedicated volunteers and passionate brothers who embody the Better Man. The Singing Pilgrims performed and provided the perfect entertainment to close out the evening.
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The new LEAD Weekend Regional Program was unveiled during this ICA. For more informaiton, visit deltasig.org/LEAD.
KEYNOTE Mike Duke, Georgia Tech ’68, served as the keynote speaker for the Saturday morning ICA.
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WINE TASTING Over 100 attendees attended a special tasting of JUSTIN Wines, founded by Justin Baldwin, San Jose State ’64.
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Don Chandler, UT Austin ’73, served as chaplain for the Bond Eternal ceremony, which is a somber yet poignant time during convention.
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8 > UNDERGRADUATE BROTHERS ATTEND AN EDUCATIONAL BREAKOUT SESSION DURING CONVENTION. 9 > BROTHERS LOOK ON DURING THE ICA SATURDAY MORNING. 10 > BROTHER MIKE DUKE, GEORGIA TECH '68 ADDRESSED THE ATTENDEES DURING AN ICA. 11 > THE SINGING PILGRIMS PROVIDED ENTERTAINMENT DURING THE AWARDS BANQUET SATURDAY NIGHT.
Sunday, August 4th Don Chandler, UT Austin ’73, served as chaplain for the Bond Eternal ceremony, which is a somber yet poignant time during convention. Grand Council Elections were also held that morning and below are those brothers elected to serve our Fraternity in the highest capacity.
ELECTIONS Grand Council Elections were also held that morning and below are those brothers elected to serve our Fraternity in the highest capacity.
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close out convention, members and guests enjoyed a sports themed celebration at the College Basketball Experience.
12 > A PHOTO OF A BROTHER WHO JOINED BOND ETERNAL WAS PLACED DURING THE CEREMONY SUNDAY MORNING.
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13 > THE COLLEGE BASKETBALL EXPERIENCE PROVIDED A GREAT TIME FOR BROTHERS TO PRACTICE THEIR SKILLS. 14 > THE NEWLY ELECTED GRAND COUNCIL POSSES FOR A PHOTO AFTER THE SUNDAY ICA. 15 > THE MR. DELTA SIG AWARD GOES TO TONY SMERCINA, UT AUSTIN ’81. 16 > ETA AND IOTA MU WERE RECOGNIZED AS CHAPTERS OF DISTINCTION. 17 > JIM UNGER, MISSOURI ’67, RECEIVES THE CAREER ACHIEVEMENT AWARD.
National President Jim Larson Cal Poly ’72 National Vice President John Jenkins Virginia ’84 Secretary/Treasurer Tom Archer Virginia ’87 Past National President Tom Cycyota Illinois ’77
Directors Divyesh Jevtani Illinois State ’01 John Knowles Western Michigan ’99 Tom Seto Purdue ’05 Scott Wiley SUNY Oswego ’97 Undergraduate Directors Reagan Hansen Iowa ’17 Travis Walker Texas State ’16
To close out convention, members and guests enjoyed a sports themed celebration at the College Basketball Experience. Dawning their alma mater and collegiate alliances apparel, attendees we able to relax and kick back with food and conversation. Some decided to get in on a game of Three on Three or challenge a brother to Pop a Shot. It was a great way to close out the 2019 Convention.
Award winners Mr. Delta Sig Award Tony Smercina UT Austin ’81
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As we look to the future, we recognize the importance of partnering with leaders in higher education who are passionate about our young men and Greek Life. The Higher Education Partner Award, introduced this year, honors individuals who play an integral role in the life of undergraduate chapters and members.
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Higher Education Partner Award Dr. Pat Bosco Kansas State ’69
Harvey H. Hebert Award Ken Willard Purdue ’90 Scott Kimpel UT Austin ’93 Career Achievement Award Jim Unger Missouri ’67 E. Allen James Outstanding Undergraduate Award Daniel Cooper Transylvania ’16 Francis Pete Wacker Interfraternal Award Woody Woodcock Vice President of Human Development, Phired Up
Russell T. Roebuck Outstanding Volunteer Award Gregory Gifford Ohio State ’63 Charles G. Bartell Outstanding Chapter Advisor Award John Gettemeyer Missouri S&T ’14 Eric Pickett Idaho ’79 Hugh “Cap” Ryan Outstanding Alumni Association Award St. Louis Alumni Association Strong Leaders Award Eric Dippold Western Carolina ’10
2018-19 Chapter Awards Pyramid of Excellence Award Alpha Iota – The Ohio State University Alpha Upsilon Kansas State University Beta Mu – Transylvania University Delta Epsilon – Missouri University of Science and Technology Iota Delta – James Madison University Zeta Pi – University of Louisiana at Monroe Chapter of Distinction Award Eta – University of Texas at Austin Iota Mu – Kennesaw State University
Loren Mall Ritual Award Theta Psi – Shorter University Outstanding Community Service Beta Zeta – University of Florida Outstanding Philanthropy Event Epsilon Tau – Grand Valley State University Robert R. Harris Outstanding Recruitment Award Gamma Epsilon – San Jose State University Highest GPA Beta – Columbia University Largest Chapter Theta Chi – University of Georgia
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Spouse/Guest Program 18 Spouses and guests were treated to a unique program all their own. While the business of the Fraternity was being conducted, Kansas City proved to be a city with something for everyone. The ladies enjoyed painting a silk scarf, touring the National Museum of Toys and Miniatures, where they created a miniature piece to take with them, got a behind-the scenes look at how Hallmark cards are created and closed out their program at the Webster house, where they enjoyed a brunch and a unique shopping experience.
18 > PURSUIT & TIE OWNER RYAN SHIRLEY, GEORGIA COLLEGE ’10, AND HIS SISTER KELLIE ANNOUNCED A PARTNERSHIP DURING CONVENTION. 19 > SPOUSES AND GUESTS ENJOY THE AWARDS BANQUET. 20 > TOM CYCYOTA, ILLINOIS ’77, AND HIS WIFE CYNDY UNVEILED THE CYCOTA VOLUNTEER INSTITUTE.
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Education We know that our Undergraduates are hungry for professional development. Between now and our next convention, you will see an increase in professional development resources at our leadership programs, online and in other forms. A partnership with Pursuit & Tie, owned by Brother Ryan Shirley, Georgia College ’10, and his sister, Kellie, was announced at convention. This new partnership will provide professional training as it relates to resume building, interview skills, and so much more. Throughout the coming year, you will see new professional development courses you can take online and in person at some of our LEAD weekends! The new Edmonds Professional Development Center was unveiled during conven-
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shots, resume development and so much more. Our volunteers are both one of the most critical needs of our Fraternity and one of our greatest assets. With nearly 6000 young men and over 100 chapters across the country, it’s impossible for our team here at HQ to provide constant support. Over the past year, we have been working to gather as much information possible from our volunteers and chapters
to understand how we can best support each of you. Tom and Cyndy Cycyota recognized the need for large scale Volunteer support and announced the new Cycyota Volunteer Institute. This program will parallel our new LEAD Weekend Programs, ensuring that volunteers and undergraduate brothers can work side by side to help build strong leaders and chapters.
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the university of texas at austin and delta sigma phi have many things in common, one being longstanding traditions and it's exciting when the two collide with delta sigma phi representation merging with one of the longest standing organizations at the university, the silver spurs.
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he Silver Spurs are an honorary student organization responsible for the care of The University of Texas at Austin’s mascot, Bevo. The organization was founded in 1937 and focus on both community and philanthropic efforts involving Bevo. Prospective Silver Spur members apply at the beginning of the semester by filling out a formal application and signing an anti-hazing agreement, which the current Eta Chapter President decided to do so at the beginning of Fall 2018. Kian Dalvandi started his time at Delta Sig in Fall 2016 as part of the Delta Beta new member class. Kian quickly wanted to get involved with the fraternity becoming the New Member President starting as a role model for the rest of his new member class. “I always enjoyed being a part of something bigger in every organization I have been a part of,” said Dalvandi. “I had taken a great liking to both new members and actives so it was common sense for me to hold this role.” Kian quickly rose through the ranks within Delta Sigma Phi holding the position of Social Chair and New Member Committee Member and enhancing the name of the fraternity on and off campus. “I really felt like our Kian’s hard brothers were working so hard within their work and dediroles for the university cation on campus and community and I is elevating the wanted to make sure Eta Chapter to they were recognized for their work outside new heights at of Delta Sig,” said Kian. UT, Austin This was around the time Kian realized he wanted to continue building his own involvement in the Greek system by becoming the Delta
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Gamma house boy, where his duties included assisting the catering service, house director, and their executive boards in various tasks. With all this under his belt, Kian was elected to his first position on the Eta Executive Board as Vice President in Spring 2018 and was a recipient of the “Man of Action” scholarship. “I really wanted to serve on our chapter’s executive board so I can help make a difference and with the position of Vice President, I was able to help increase our campus presence by exploring other campus activities and serving as a role model for other brothers to do the same.” Kian didn’t do so by wanting to join any organization but one of the most prestigious at the university. Kian made the decision to apply for the Silver Spurs. “I felt like I worked hard to be part of Delta Sig and I wanted to expand this into the university with an organization that would have some kind of parallel to the longevity of Delta Sigma Phi,” said Dalvandi. Kian went through the rigourous application attending events and interviews over the course of two weeks as he awaited an invitation to join the Silver Spurs. During this time, he continued to put his work in his studies and Delta Sigma Phi. Kian received his invitation to join the Silver Spurs a couple of days later, which would help continue the Delta Sig exposure across campus. “Being invited really took me back to receiving my bid at Delta Sig. It felt like an honor to be invited once again to join such a storied organization on campus and it was a great experience to be involved with Texas game days.” He was quickly thrown into the organization and experienced a true Texas tradition up close not only once, but every game day. Kian was able to continuously interact with Bevo walking him into the stadium every home game. He also visited Sunrise Ranch every Sunday to help take care of the 2000lb Texas mascot. “One of my favorite parts of the game day experience was being a part of the Bevo Blvd. pregame Texas tradition,” said Dalvandi. “As we walked alongside the cheerleaders and band with Bevo, thousands of Texas fans cheered us on. We also had so many fans ask to take pictures with us creating a fun and memorable experience representing the university and Delta Sig.” Now as President of the Eta chapter and a face of the University, Kian looks forward to continuing his community impact and serve as a true role model not only for Delta Sigs but all University of Texas men. “I hope that even when I graduate the university, I hope to have encouraged and inspired other brothers to expand their involvement in the community to help spread the motto Delta Sigma Phi.”
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Silver Spurs fast facts Founded in 1937, the Spurs were established with the mission to benefit the university through service and philanthropic efforts Bevo, The University of Texas mascot dating back to 1917, has long stood for all things Texas. He has seen National Championships, President's Inaugurations, 93 graduations and countless Longhorn victories both on and off the field. Bevo, a Texas longhorn, has been a fixture at UT games since 1966.
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YOU. We know our chapters are making a positive impact on their campus and in their surrounding communities and we want to highlight and celebrate those accomplishments in The Carnation. We have created the “Chapter News section� to highlight chapter making a difference and also provide event information. Homecoming, alumni gatherings, anniversaries, anything your chapter celebrates, we want to help you get the word out. Complete the online form with your chapter news to be featured in the next Carnation.
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The Beta Nu Chapter House at Fresno State will host an alumni event on Saturday, November 9.
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Last year, upcoming leaders throughout the fraternity and sorority life community at Gannon University were carefully selected to travel to NGLA to develop with our Fraternity and Sorority Life Director. Being filled with inspiration and motivation, our brothers of Delta Sigma Phi (Charlie Meyers (LI ALPHA BETA) and Zachary Van Gorder) seized this opportunity to create an initiative on campus. They attended the "B Positive" presentation and brought the passion back to campus to inspire our entire community. They planned deliberately over the year and led a Greek-Wide movement to raise over $6,000 in a small, private school community. At Gamma Rho, we pride ourselves in being holistic individuals that idealizes the better man. As Men of Action, for the first time in
our Interfraternity Council history, each member of the executive board is a brother of Delta Sigma Phi. It's a historic time in the IFC at Gannon University that has changed the culture of our community. There has been an increased unity amongst chapters through intentional retreats welcoming all presidents from each fraternity and sorority along with the panhellenic executive board. Along with our leadership, we also possess the highest GPA on campus, the biggest fraternity on campus, and take pride in truly searching for men better than ourselves in the recruitment process. DELTA LAMBDA \ UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY (SUBMITTED BY MICHAEL CHERRY ’17)
The Delta Lambda Chapter at Utah State University had a brotherhood retreat along with our ACB to learn more about the Pyramid Program,
create smart goals and strengthen our brotherhood. ALPHA IOTA \ THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY The Alpha Iota chapter was named IFC Chapter of the Year and received the Most Outstanding Chapter Leadership Award. Former chapter president Sam Hickman, Ohio State ’16, received the IFC Member of the Year Award and chapter advisor, Matt Deptola, Ohio State ’12, received the Chapter Advisor of the Year Award. THETA THETA \ UNIVERSITY OF HARTFORD The Theta Theta Chapter recently won most improved chapter at University of Hartford. Stephen Salmon, Hartford ’17, and Christopher Cipriano, Hartford ’16, are pictured holding the chapter's award.
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DELTA EPSILON \ MISSOURI UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Homecoming 2019 \ Oct. 3-4 Events will be highlighted in monthly emails and the newsletter. Alumni are invited and encouraged to come meet the chapter. BETA NU \ CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, FRESNO Alumni Event: Fresno State Bulldog Football Game, November 9 at Noon. Location: Under Construction/ Chapter House 5209 N. Millbrook Ave., Fresno, CA ALPHA ETA \ OHIO NORTHERN UNIVERSITY Homecoming 2019 \ Oct. 4-6 Saturday, Oct. 5 12 p.m. Delta Sigma Phi Chapter Open House 5 p.m. Delta Sigma Phi ACB Meeting and Bond Eternal Ritual Delta Sigma Phi Chapter House 6 p.m. Homecoming Dinner with Award Ceremony and Raffle Delta Sigma Phi Chapter House
The Theta Theta Chapter recently won most improved chapter at University of Hartford. Stephen Salmon, Hartford ’17, and Christopher Cipriano, Hartford ’16, are pictured holding the chapter's award.
Corey Heyward, Kennesaw State ’17, attended the Undergraduate Interfraternity Institute (UIFI), a special program created by the NIC for anyone with the desire to be a strong leader and believes in the fraternal experience.
All questions please contact Pat Maginnity at pmaginnity@gmail.com.
an FDA policy that prevents all men who have sex with men (MSMs) from donating blood. Barton is currently in a relationship with a man.
The Undergraduate Interfraternity Institute showed me that everyone in the Greek Community faces the same day to day issues. The five days in Bloomington, Indiana, showed me that there are so many people in the Greek Community that want better and strive to be better every day. UIFI created this welcoming environment that made everyone there open up and be honest and vulnerable. The environment made people openly discuss what is wrong in the community and what can we do as leaders to change it.”
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Barton has received significant online attention because of his choice to undergo a procedure for a nondirected kidney donation. This is uncommon as many donations are a result of a need from family or friends while Barton's donation was one purely of goodwill. This story has been further highlighted as his decision to donate was, in part, because of
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IOTA MU \ KENNESAW STATE UNIVERSITY Corey Heyward, Kennesaw State ’17, attended the Undergraduate Interfraternity Institute (UIFI), a special program created by the NIC. UIFI is for any collegiate fraternity or sorority member with the desire to be a strong leader and who believes in the fraternal experience. “I did not expect to have such a life changing experience at UIFI.
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Bill S. Kiss, 7/19/46 Abe Edward Linka, 10/7/73 Bruce Allen Peterson, 10/4/53
EPSILON Barc Emerson Barclay, 5/19/40 Richard A. Boerlin, 12/3/50 Thomas Neely Elston, 3/30/52 Tom Girard, 10/13/61 Francis Nicholas McKee, 3/12/77 Robert Edward Spragg, 12/3/50 Roy Terlizzi, Epsilon, 4/23/50 Phillip Duane Zimmerman, 12/3/50, 9/9/18
ALPHA GAMMA Robert M. Brankstone, 10/19/24 Thomas Jere Cater, 11/14/65 Joseph Marion Knight, 3/4/50 Ronald C. Mazeau, 2/26/55, 3/15/19 Shornden Glen McCloud, 1/22/92, 2/16/19 Buzz Mathis McKay, 11/20/60, 11/19/18 David Louis Snyder, 5/24/52, 10/30/16 Braxton Hugh Taylor, 5/17/64, 12/15/18 Leonard M. Thompson, 3/2/30, Ignatius Herman Wallmeyer, 5/9/35, 4/7/00
ETA Bill P. Bowdry, 2/3/51, John Merritt Caldwell, 2/3/51, 7/31/11 Raymond L. Cook, 5/8/49, 4/9/19 Howard Kelly Crutcher, 2/3/51, 8/1/06 Jon C. Ford, 3/3/40 Orrin Lionel Hilyard, 5/8/49, 12/30/18 Leland Homer Miller, 5/12/47, 9/19/16 Arthur Robert Mott, 12/10/50 Jim O’Quinn Reese, 5/8/49, 9/15/17 Harold H. Wallace, 6/2/48 THETA Andrew Eric Lang, 12/14/35 George P. Staats, 12/15/40 HILGARD Fred W. Schorr, 10/21/56, Frank Steward, 2/20/65, KAPPA Thomas Dunn Champion, 10/21/45 Jack Steele Dodson, 5/4/55 Tom Perkins McCabe, 2/13/36 Marvin B. Scarbrough, 5/14/47, 11/7/17 LAMBDA Thomas Edwin (Ed) Hudson, 12/19/48 Silas Dale Snow, 5/10/59 Robert Erroll Wendland, 4/23/47, 6/3/18 LEA COLLEGE NEW CHAPTER Buzz F. Knudsen, 4/22/71, 1/24/15 LONG ISLAND UNIVERSITY POST NEW CHAPTER Bill Douglas Swoschuk, 3/23/69 NU Miller Miller Barb, 4/7/46 Genardo Consalvo, 3/6/54 Donald Colson Fenn, 3/24/53 Benjamin Holliday, 4/11/48, 11/1/78 Charles H. Logan, 4/26/68 Vincent G. Matz, 10/21/54 Arthur Edward Miethke, 4/21/49 Clarence B. Smail, 3/28/55 Leroy Bryan Sterling, 4/16/32 OMICRON George S. Eubank, 4/26/52 Harold Dewey Sanderson, 1/24/53
Walter C. Shea, 11/21/48 PI Jack Tolleson Osborne, 4/16/34 RHO Bobby Ray Gay, 4/9/57 Larry Ray Herman, 10/2/66, 11/23/18 Phillip M Rouse, 5/5/67, 6/20/18 SIGMA Charles Amy Beaver, 12/14/47, 1/26/91 Wilhelm J. Borcicky, 3/20/49 Mark Levi Dudley, 5/11/52 Raymond Veryl Dunmire, 5/22/49 Paul Eugene Fauth, 4/20/44 Warren W. Fauth, 10/19/41 Geek James Hart, 5/3/57 Jim Rawson Hopkins, 12/11/61 Richard O. Loesel, 3/20/49 Robert I. Long, 1/14/51, 12/22/17 Roy William Reichold, 10/19/41 John Morrison Watson, 5/24/35 TAU John Stewart Nordberg, 2/11/62, Derold Allen Olson, 11/21/54, 1/5/17 Christy Gust Petropoulos, 4/3/55, Charles H. Schlanderer, 4/15/51, 12/1/17 UPSILON Frank Howard Buss, 4/24/55 James Hugo Kemman, 10/14/56 Ernst P. Kiefel, 9/27/52 Raymond Arlen Klein, 4/25/49 Gottfried Metzler, 4/24/55 Loyal Harold Rohrbaugh, 5/3/48 PHI Jim J. Flavin, 4/18/60, 4/6/19 Louis Paul Fuchs, 2/6/55 Thomas Paul Ganz, 4/25/54 Juan Luis Garcia-Tunon, 5/24/68, 9/6/18 George V. Meisel, 4/25/54 William G. Ohlhausen, 6/13/59, 3/18/11 Harlan Lee Sorkin, 5/16/65 Louis Bernard Zwart, 5/5/23 CHI Ronald John Hart, 3/2/58 Robert Sutton Porter, 12/10/25 PSI Ronald P. Di Buono, 3/24/60 OMEGA Frank T. Davis, 9/20/53, John J. Lombara, 2/13/55, Rich J. Velan, 1/7/67, 2/25/19 ALPHA ALPHA William Dan Cornell, 3/22/42 Cliff E. Harris, 12/1/40
ALPHA EPSILON Darrell Massey Holland, 3/23/49 John William Holt, 12/10/57 ALPHA ZETA Jeffrey W. Houck, 3/25/79 Frederick H. Ogden, 5/4/52 Ernest Tancous, 1/24/43 ALPHA ETA Larry Blake Huguenin, 4/12/59 Franklin Thomas Miller, 4/11/65 Homer Junior Russell, 10/5/46 ALPHA THETA Richard John Dufrane, 1/19/91 Donald R. MacKay, 3/11/27, 11/19/18 John Albert Miller, 2/18/58, 2/11/18 Bud B. Osmun, 10/15/55 ALPHA IOTA Robert T. Howlett, 4/24/66, Paul Edward Lenhart, 1/30/49, Edwin Vinson Matney, 5/1/55, Paul E. McGill, 9/9/62, 10/1/17 Gerard P. Planchard, 4/27/52, Channing Robert Smith, 4/29/50, ALPHA KAPPA Tom E. Baumgartner, 2/27/49
Ben Sarvis, 2/12/51 ALPHA PI Andy R. Brodhun, 11/23/59, Darwin Donald Diederich, 1/11/54, Lorenz G. Kisor, 1/10/55, Alden J. Richter, 1/14/52 Owen B. Russell, 4/18/56 Tom Eugene Townsend, 1/12/53, 4/17/17 ALPHA RHO John L. Flemons, 5/18/52, 3/2/10 Fred R. Hanson, 5/12/40 Robert Geo Luedke, 2/26/49, 3/21/17 Daniel Peter Lundberg, 5/18/52 ALPHA SIGMA Ken Troy Paynter, 3/10/49 Walter O. Rutherford, 2/14/41 ALPHA TAU John Thomas Adrianson, 11/22/47 Charles M. Avery, 5/13/29 John M. Boudeman, 8/27/83 Ralph T. Gwinn, 2/24/52 Russell Eugene Kroeze, 2/14/37 Harry B. Leonard, 4/15/22 ALPHA UPSILON Robert Raymond Biemer, 9/30/51 John Norman Bradford, 4/15/51 James Lowell Dailey, 9/23/60 Duane Lee Fruechting, 3/14/54 Ed Edward McMahon, 9/30/51, 1/28/19 Loren Dale Tregellas, 3/6/55 Lafe R. Williams, 12/19/47, 7/17/17 ALPHA PHI Donald Davis, 2/22/53 John Francis Huckins, 4/16/46 Stan Carlton Monson, 2/26/49 ALPHA CHI Jewell Andrew Davis, 11/17/50 James H. Gaff, 1/26/49 Tom K. Riden, 3/4/63 Stewart Harrison Traylor, 10/10/74
ALPHA LAMBDA Harold Beardsley, 2/22/53, 11/26/17 Glen Dale Elms, 9/23/56, George H. Fathauer, 2/26/39, Harold Joyce, 5/5/39, Ulrich Klabunde, 3/4/60, Steve Stephen Mumma, 10/7/60, Richard Ray Reed, 10/2/55, William L. Schuett, 2/16/47,
ALPHA PSI Donald Edwin Gable, 2/23/58 Ralph Morrell Kirsch, 4/22/50 Kenneth M. Parsons, 10/23/25 Jack D. Timmons, 10/8/55, 12/22/18
ALPHA MU Garth Louray Jarvis, 9/25/66, Chris Ira Southmayd, 4/15/83
BETA ALPHA John Rodney Brockmann, 2/27/55 Lavern Corporon, 4/24/60 Dick Allen Hartmann, 2/27/55 Larry Gene Hoversten, 1/12/69, 6/8/18 Ronald E. Johnson, 11/20/55 Matthew Edward Miller, 1/8/78 Brian David Moore, 1/30/83, 3/20/19 Robert Holt Rovelstad, 4/19/53
ALPHA NU Michael David Sorkey, 1/17/97 ALPHA XI Mark F. Mitcham, 10/21/84
ALPHA OMEGA Ronald D. Livingston, 2/2/51 Dale L. Wright, 6/13/47
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BETA NU Richard Keith Bettencourt, 2/9/63 Neil Joseph Sargentini, 2/5/67 Carl H. Silsbee, 5/10/48
BETA BETA Jerry Davis Moum, 3/7/59, 6/22/18 Larry Ray Pemberton, 6/3/61, 5/29/19
BETA XI Gene Milton Cranston, 10/11/53
BETA GAMMA Gus Thomas Dalis, 2/18/51, 11/15/18 Richard Keith Gauthier, 9/17/50 Sandy Sanford LaSor, 3/6/55 Ronald Matthew Mestad, 4/1/77 George Fred Mooney, 2/27/49 Donald W. Olson, 10/26/56 William F. Phillips, 12/10/36 Bob W. Robinow, 9/20/52 Frank R. Rosecrans, 1/7/38 Mario Stavale, 1/23/71 BETA DELTA John J. Smith, 5/25/28, BETA EPSILON Melburn Mowrey Craven, 1/27/52 John Henry Kemp, 2/7/65, 1/22/17 Robert Donald Main, 5/5/57 John V. McFadden, 2/1/59 Ronald F. Ruettgers, 2/1/59 Robert E. Zurcher, 12/4/49 BETA ZETA Charley Lloyd Ellis, 5/6/51 Hugh Edward Mobley, 4/10/49 James Robert Stobs, 3/10/35 BETA ETA Daniel J. Fourrier, 3/15/32 Glenn Morgan Mason, 12/18/36 Ferreol J. St. Romain, 5/16/31 BETA THETA William H. Alexander, 2/7/47 Eugene Chovanes, 10/11/49 John Robert Cooper, 2/2/69 Theodore M. Freeman, 3/10/52 Harry David Harmoning, 11/1/57 William Evan Jones, 11/9/53 Theodore C. Mack, 4/3/54 George H. Rerig, 3/23/56 Robert V. Smith, 4/8/48, 1/14/17 Frank Eberly Strehle, 11/27/42, 11/27/16 BETA IOTA James Andrew Bartos, 2/24/57 Fred W. Hanes, 7/20/46 Richard Russell Rantilla, 2/3/63 BETA LAMBDA Glenn Austin King, 4/17/75 Herbert L. Thompson, 9/24/42 BETA MU William Buerger, 10/13/41 John Edward Yarber, 8/28/50
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BETA OMICRON Frederick J. Baker, 12/19/62 Bob F. Fellrath, 1/20/52 Tom Edward Finch, 5/22/55 Paul Locher, 9/22/60, 2/12/15 Robert Joe Luter, 1/23/55 John J. Ort, 5/8/49 Charles R. Weston, 12/20/63 BETA PI Gary John Berntsen, 6/2/57 Verne Theodore Buehler, 10/9/88, Walter Joseph Dougherty, 5/28/50, Paul Charles Erickson, 5/27/56, 1/1/19 Richard Lyman Hodges, 10/1/93, John Harrison Lee, 4/15/56, Arthur E. Lewandowski, 3/7/48, James Russel Lizenby, 4/22/51, Robert Dale McGowan, 5/31/59, Thomas Emil Niemi, 1/10/54, Ralf Kurt Richter, 10/12/90, Jerome Joseph Sibrt, 5/10/53, 4/8/18 Dennis Earl Teeguarden, 1/20/52, Stephen A. Troher, 5/9/54, 6/26/09 BETA RHO James Joseph Corcoran, 11/24/57, Peter Budrow Harmon, 5/12/57, 10/26/18 Robert A. Papa, 5/12/57 Gilbert Fryar Sherman, 12/12/48 Jimmie Hollis Warner, 5/12/57, 1/1/11 BETA TAU Dennis Allan Buford, 11/11/69, 5/9/18 Peter H. Contos, 1/9/54, 2/4/08 Peter Ross Dillard, 12/8/85, 3/5/18 Melvin Edward Hall, 4/26/52 Wayne P. Jones, 5/27/50 Ralph Richard Kauffman, 1/9/54 Richard Bryce Putnum, 4/26/52 Gerald Arthur Stanick, 5/1/54 Tom A. Taube, 5/1/54 Herbert Wesner, 5/14/55 BETA PHI William J. Martin, 5/4/58, 11/28/12 Bob G. Naughton, 5/29/48, 6/10/18 BETA CHI Howell Warner Smith, 1/29/50, 8/6/14 Gene Paul Taylor, 3/8/57, BETA PSI Frank Komadina, 11/14/48, 2/20/19 Dave Leo Kyle, 2/17/57, Glenn Edgar Martin, 2/25/62, 4/21/19 Tiny C. Miller, 2/25/62, Chuck E. Misfeldt, 10/13/52,
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Gregg William Rebenstorf, 3/19/71, Carl R. Tower, 2/17/57, 4/15/19 BETA OMEGA Robert Arthur Barnes, 3/3/50 Theodore F. Hall, 10/14/50 Walt George Kubis, 2/15/53, 6/1/17 CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, LOS ANGELES NEW CHAPTER Ervin Kau, 6/9/68 GAMMA ALPHA Michael Jason Hovsepian, 5/1/87 Ken Rene Shier, 8/11/57 Tommy Harold Stephens, 2/12/56 Dennis Lee Thorogood, 7/7/63 Stan B. Wilson, 11/14/48 Tony Jon Zimmon, 4/4/75 GAMMA GAMMA Henry A. Daniels, 5/22/49 James S. Lowe, 5/14/50 GAMMA DELTA David Scott Stewart, 2/25/62 GAMMA EPSILON David John Hill, 2/4/51, 4/1/18 Robert John Margherita, 4/3/55 David Lee Taravella, 10/1/59 Bob Wake, 12/20/67, 8/29/2019 GAMMA ZETA Richard S. Benham, 12/4/49 Paul M. Bridenbaugh, 9/10/56, 1/1/13 Sam Sacks, 2/22/64, 4/1/18 John Wright Woodruff, 2/17/52, 11/9/14 GAMMA ETA Charles A. Costantinou, 6/2/51 Gene Arthur Gelzinnis, 2/11/51 George Dean Pollock, 2/11/51 GAMMA THETA Terry Cuson, 1/12/52, 9/18/18 Bob Henry Fredericks, 12/7/63 Thomas Roger Liegl, 1/6/51 Chuck R. Perucca, 1/6/51 GAMMA IOTA J. R. Francis Churchman, 5/21/50 Justin Charles Friberg, 10/22/62 Curt Ray Hanson, 2/2/91, 4/14/19 Jerry A. Ingalls, 9/17/78, 6/1/19 Glen Horace Porter, 2/15/59, 2/9/19 Harold Charles Seeber, 5/21/50 Timothy Jon Wassmuth, 2/11/73 GAMMA KAPPA Donald C. Hallbick, 10/8/50 Randall Boyd Hansen, 2/10/61 Thomas Joe Richardson, 1/24/69 John Stephen Yeast, 5/14/61, 6/27/18
GAMMA NU Frank Allen Bradshaw, 2/20/59 James E. Cook, 4/10/54 Frank Joseph Glusic, 9/23/72 GAMMA XI Ronald Ray Claiborne, 1/5/64 David E. Clark, 5/19/57 Gael Norman Cooper, 4/22/68, 3/19/19 James Quinton Hamrick, 1/17/54 Jimmy Loyd Hays, 5/6/56 Easton A. Le Bouef, 5/29/67 John L. McLain, 5/5/55 Carold Hardy Nunez, 11/1/52 Ernest Don Thomas, 1/8/55 GAMMA OMICRON Carlos Lee Amaro, 5/11/73 Robert Alan Boller, 2/6/60, 5/1/15 Larry Owen Eisenhour, 6/27/59, 10/4/18 Jay Douglas Fellers, 2/15/58 Ernest Leroy Kendrick, 7/10/52 Lee Kenneth McDaniel, 2/13/54 Larry Myers, 9/26/65 Waverly Roy Scott, /16/74 GAMMA PI Henry Daniel Beehrman, 1/29/61 George R. Clark, 12/15/55 William E. Hamilton, 4/27/60, 6/25/18 Henri Guido Prosperi, 4/22/59 Charles K. Schnars, 1/24/68 Terry Lee Welchans, 1/13/63 GAMMA RHO Skip L. Blaisdell, 5/9/54, 5/26/16 Thomas R. English, 5/22/55, 8/30/10 Al Joseph Gusky, 5/20/56 Thomas A. Hoke, 5/9/54 Mark Edward Horan, 5/17/63 Rolf K. Johnson, 1/8/65 Richard C. Wingerter, 11/9/58 GAMMA SIGMA David Delacy Olson, 9/10/60 GAMMA TAU John Charles Baker, 5/3/53 Jeffrey John Barth, 12/13/64, 3/16/18 Dick R. Brown, 1/3/55 Gary William Dode, 5/4/58, 7/7/18 Richard E. Gillies, 3/26/73 Richard Dennis Spratt, 5/5/67 GAMMA UPSILON Tom Albert, 5/2/54, 6/14/16 Aaron Keith Asquith, 3/26/95, 2/8/19 Ben Michael Authier, 3/23/14, 8/7/17 Edward James Bane, 5/5/57, 2/18/18 Stanley A. Barbas, 5/2/54, 9/29/08 Gary Raymond Barber, 1/13/64, 7/5/15 Loren James Bemis, 5/11/58, 8/1/12 Richard L. Berry, 5/2/54, 11/24/16 Sherman James Bollinger, 5/15/60, 7/2/11 Byron B. Brown, 4/25/64, 6/17/14
ETERNAL
bond George Pat Callaghan, 2/10/62, 10/28/17 John Keith Carter, 5/5/57, 2/15/11 Denis Gale Dartt, 1/12/58, 10/7/11 Jack De Long, 3/11/78, 9/25/14 Larry Crammer Deeg, 5/15/60, 3/9/18 Orville Neal Dobson, 5/2/54, 6/24/15 Jim Leland Frank, 4/14/69, 9/2/14 Carlton T. Gorder, 5/5/57, 9/27/16 Gregory Garth Greenfield, 1/29/73, 4/21/11 Robert Michael Gregory, 12/14/54, 12/17/17 Steven T. Guse, 6/8/84, 5/26/11 James L. Hagen, 5/2/54, 4/21/01 Ronald E. Hanson, 5/2/54, Roger F. Hawley, 4/29/68, 10/5/14 Jon Cyrus Hill, 4/22/67, 9/6/16 Ken C. Holsten, 3/27/94, 12/10/14 David Lance Howe, 4/27/70, 2/3/10 Kenneth Lanier Huff, 11/21/66, 7/29/12 Kenneth Dale Hydinger, 5/5/57, 4/22/16 Francis W. Kalkbrenner, 1/10/60, 1/13/14 Harvey James Keating, 4/28/56, 2/10/15 Kenneth John Kronoveter, 1/12/58, 9/7/18 Donald Robert Macken, 4/28/56, 8/1/92 John A. Malsom, 5/1/72, 4/3/18 Kenneth Myron Martin, 12/11/55, 1/1/12 John Chester Mickelson, 4/27/70, 1/17/13 James Karl Nieland, 6/10/76, 5/9/19 Luis R. Nogales, 5/2/54, 12/1/85 Donald O. Nold, 12/14/54, 11/12/17 Troy Dillan Oestreich, 4/14/86, 7/22/15 Glen C. Oveson, 4/10/61, 2/15/19 Laurel L. Peterson, 2/10/62, 2/21/19 David Craig Rearick, 4/1/90, 6/18/14 Kevin Dale Reich, 4/1/92, 9/30/13 Robert Herman Schemel, 1/29/73, 1/17/16 Dale Robert Schoenfield, 5/5/57, 5/31/16 Randall Lamar Schwandt, 4/26/65, 2/3/14 Ronald Edgar Smith, 4/22/67, 10/12/14 Galen Richard Smolik, 4/25/64, 6/26/16 Joseph Stepon, 12/11/55, 6/20/09 Michael Keith Swanson, 4/1/85, 10/16/10 Orva F. Sweeney, 5/2/54, 3/29/12 Carvell Austin Trudeau, 11/21/66, 5/12/19 Donald Dean Vesely, 1/12/58, 1/16/18 Martin Matthew Warvi, 5/2/55, 1/7/11 Jared Reid Weischedel, 11/23/08, 9/15/15 Jerry Joe Wurnig, 11/16/58, 5/29/06
GAMMA OMEGA Robert Andrew Gamble, 2/20/66 DELTA ALPHA Joseph Theodore Anselmo, 2/3/66 DELTA BETA Don Wynn Crosby, 3/15/59, 2/8/19 DELTA DELTA Thomas Lynn Chittick, 9/22/63, Donald Eugene Gerlach, 2/17/57 John Stephen Gilpin, 10/22/61, 11/27/17 Jacob Herbert Hoffman, 2/17/57 Don Harry Knoell, 2/17/57 Sean Anthony McClellan, 1/1/85 Karl Edward Scherschel, 2/25/62 David Milton Strietelmeier, 10/12/57 DELTA EPSILON Fred J. Dietrich, 5/27/56, 1/1/19 Bill David Scheckel, 3/7/71 Rodger Alan Senft, 2/26/72 DELTA ETA Scott Alan Ridley, 12/5/87, 11/15/18 DELTA GAMMA Cliff B. Tatham, 5/19/57 DELTA IOTA William W. Barker, 5/10/59 Robert R. Harrigan, 2/24/63 Bailey Swertfeger, 3/1/59 William Zeb Whitaker, 5/9/61 DELTA LAMBDA William Carl Johanson, 4/5/59
DELTA PSI Wayne Stanley Marting, 1/27/68, Joseph Keith Unekis, 12/3/61, 5/26/19 DELTA RHO Arcadio Garza, 4/7/63, 3/28/19 DELTA TAU Dean Robert Jacobson, 6/9/63, 6/13/15 Kenneth Edward Keiser, 4/27/70 DELTA THETA Garry Dale Sorensen, 4/10/60, DELTA UPSILON John William Kavisaari, 5/19/63, Larry "Smitty" David Smith, 5/1/65, 12/5/18 DELTA XI Jerry Robert Ledlow, 12/6/59 DELTA ZETA Charles Leon Adams, 3/5/60 Mike E. Casey, 2/25/73, 3/29/19 John Thomas Moody, 2/21/64 EPSILON BETA Kenneth J. Sondalle, 12/12/64, David Alan Witte, 11/11/72, 6/3/19 EPSILON CHI Marvin Paul Nichols, 5/10/69, EPSILON DELTA Shelley J. Cary, 10/8/66 EPSILON ETA Dave Francis Busch, 12/7/70
DELTA MU Timothy J. Delaney, 3/2/84, 2/6/19 William Jerkovsky, 6/25/59 Stephen S. Poche, 6/25/59 Roger Francis Reynolds, 5/4/63, 4/4/19
EPSILON GAMMA James Arvin Hjemvick, 2/11/65 Jim Douglass Jewett, 5/10/63 John B. LoGalbo, 2/20/66
DELTA NU Nevin Nelson Smith, 5/8/59
EPSILON IOTA Thomas R. Joanis, 11/14/65, 11/19/17
GAMMA PHI Marvin Boerma, 4/29/56 George Norman Unthank, 9/20/67
DELTA OMEGA Robert L. Lendvay, 5/26/63 Frank Edward Podner, 5/26/63 Jerry Smetana, 9/24/65
EPSILON LAMBDA Jack Arthur Kelly, 9/29/65, 7/22/18 Mark Allen Miller, 12/13/70
GAMMA CHI Frank W. Betley, 3/18/56 Harry David Harrison, 5/26/63 Leon Thomas Ritchie, 8/27/61 Raymond P. Schiwall, 3/18/56
DELTA OMICRON Paul William Cabe, 12/13/64 Mike Arthur Higgins, 3/5/61 Tim Harold Parris, 11/2/85 James William Turner, 3/15/68, 2/13/19
GAMMA PSI Reginald F. Hutchinson, 5/16/59 Matthew S. Jenkner, 11/26/55 Rex Monreal Mehrhoff, 5/1/75, 2/2/19 Bill Charles Montignani, 2/12/66 Gene Benjamin Olson, 5/28/60
DELTA PHI Kyle H. Azorsky, 11/20/89 Richard J. Meyers, 1/20/63, 10/22/18 Allen Pollus, 4/28/62 DELTA PI Dennis M. Wolfe, 5/28/66
EPSILON OMEGA Justin Scott Dodson, 11/20/99, 3/6/19 EPSILON PHI Stephen D. Kaylor, 12/11/69
EPSILON THETA Robert A. De Pascale, 5/15/66, 1/1/18 EPSILON UPSILON Ralph Paul Robichaux, 6/10/73 EPSILON ZETA Mark Charles Brinsmaid, 2/18/67 Wayne Densmore, 4/22/72, 10/26/18 FAIRFIELD UNIVERSITY NEW CHAPTER Carl Martin Maffeo, 12/12/69 ZETA BETA James Allen Holtgrewe, 5/2/87, 11/5/95 John Vincent Sailor, 8/1/85, 2/28/03 ZETA EPSILON Jeffrey L. Burnett, 11/15/82, ZETA OMEGA Gerald Harris Shinn, 4/27/95 ZETA OMICRON Leo Castilio Jovero, 12/12/04, 4/1/19 ZETA UPSILON Woodrow Fatheree, 5/11/85 ZETA ZETA Brent Micahel Sanborn, 11/10/12, 4/23/18 ETA DELTA Jon Paul Rager, 11/28/69 ETA KAPPA Michael Thomas Starosciak, 11/18/87 ETA XI Andrew Christopher Heiss, 12/5/11 ETA RHO Douglas Dean Leatherman, 1/13/91, 8/18/17 ETA SIGMA Kevin Elliott Belcher, 6/11/93, 9/8/14 ETA PSI Timothy A. Kring, 3/13/88, 2/12/17 Scott Leslie Skelton, 3/28/91 ETA OMEGA Jay Gregory Fuld, 3/1/91, 3/18/16 THETA EPSILON Colin Bryan Thomas, 4/14/00, 4/30/10
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