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Inside 02 Career Achievement Recipients delta sigma phi 2013 convention
03 New rla structure individual award winners pyramid of excellence
Convention by t h e numbers
735,050
dollars raised
Over 550 number of attendees
89 chapters represented
1 first silent & Live Auction
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The Better Man Fraternity Unveils New Messaging & Extension of Its Brand
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t our 58th & Biennial Convention, Executive Di- an opportunity to improve the world around him, he rector Patrick Jessee unveiled an exciting exten- stands up and lends a hand. When others may falter or fade, he has the poise to act. The Better Man is a sion to our Fraternity messaging. Man of Action, defined by: • Commitment to Service We have a mission of Building Better Men. We all • Being supportive, helpful and ready to assist know that well. But who is The Better Man? Patrick those in need Jessee and the leadership of our Fraternity believe the • Devotion to bringing others peace and goodwill answer to that question is critical to the success of • Uniting his efforts in the Fraternity with the our mission. You - our brothers - are The Better Man. needs of society Better Men who are guided by the principles of our • Poise and self-control to act prudently, timely ritual and our core values. You are Men of Courage, and with even temper Men of Action, and Men of Excellence. Men of Excellence Men of Courage The Better Man strives The Better Man is a for excellence in all values-based leader, areas of his life. He is striving to meet the chalrecognized for his conlenges of modern civilizastant self-development tion through innovative and pursuit of total solutions with a purpose perfection (individually founded in our core val& collectively). He is ues of Culture, Harmony committed to a lifelong & Friendship. He is not experience of improving afraid to challenge the society, seeking wisdom, status quo and is respectculture, enlightenment ed for his integrity, character and poise in his values. and truth, and exemplifying the ideals and core values Adversity and challenge are no barriers to his success. of Delta Sigma Phi. The Better Man is a Man of ExThough his charge at times may be unpopular, he is cellence, defined by: sustained by his conviction, enlightenment, and belief • A tireless pursuit of knowledge, truth and in the universal brotherhood of man. The Better Man intellectual development is a Man of Courage, defined by: • His commitment to scholarship and outstand• An unwavering courage to dare and to be bold ing academic success in his actions, even in the face of adversity • Living with decency and integrity in every • Principled Leadership aspect of his life • Embracing innovative change, advancement • His symmetrical development of mind, body • A resolute conviction in his ideals, values and and soul purpose, undeterred by his harshest critics or • His steadfast loyalty, selfless character and toughest challenges unfailing generosity • Standing as a pillar of strength for his fellow • A dedication to high standards of moral conman – providing strong counsel, mentoring, duct and advocacy • Exhibiting the character and composure necesMen of Action sary to faithfully represent the ideals and values The Better Man is committed to improving the huof Delta Sigma Phi in every action he takes, at man condition with principle and sincerity. He does all times in his life, to ever convince the world not resign himself to await the actions of others; of the sincerity of our purpose when he sees a person in need, an injustice at hand or