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2960 N. Meridian Street P.O. Box 88507 Indianapolis, IN 46208

EXCLUSIVELY FOR DELTA SIGMA PHI FOUNDATION DONORS INSIDE 2 DELTA SIGMA PHI WELCOMES KRISTIN FOUTS DIVYESH JEVTANI APPOINTED TO GRAND COUNCIL PLANNED GIVING OPPORTUNITIES

S E E W H AT OUR F UT UR E HO LDS AT DELTASIG.O RG/VIS ION

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3 GLUTEN-FREE GROWLERS CONTINUED SUMMIT AND PRESIDENTS ACADEMY ROUNDUP

“Delta Sigma Phi has increased my confidence in leadership roles, both on and off campus. It has introduced me to many great men, and strengthened my bond to my university and community. Without the support of Delta Sigma Phi, and my brothers, I would not be where I am in my life.”

4 THANK YOU FROM JARED BURGESS

Jared Burgess Lander University ‘16

Jared Burgess Lander University ‘16

Gluten-Free Growlers Gluten – it is more than the recent healthy eating obsession. For people living with Celiac disease, it is a very serious matter. Unfortunately, many of life’s tastiest treats are filled to the brim with gluten: cookies, pasta, and beer. Gluten-free options for nearly everything now exist, thankfully, but what about beer?

works by attacking gliadin, a specific portion of gluten. The team found that by degrading the gliadin halfway through the brewing process, they could reduce the end product’s gluten levels to well below the FDA threshold.

The enzyme hasn’t shown to reduce the ABV or IBU levels of the beer either.

Trey VanAken, Hillsdale College ’14, has some good news for beer lovers out there! VanAken was a part of a research team that studied how the use of a new enzyme could result in a gluten-free beer that meets all FDA standards.

During the second semester of his sophomore year of college I decided to run for the position of Vice President. He served his chapter in that role for 2 years.

Trey has also attended the Bruce J. Loewenberg Membership Summit.

VanAken was brought onto the project through his Biochem professor, who also happens to be his research advisor. His professor was leading the project, and enlisted VanAken’s expertise. While unable to legally drink beer, his skill in the lab would prove to be an invaluable asset to the research.

“There is a lot more that goes into brewing beer than I thought!” said VanAken. “It’s like a big puzzle.”

“Meeting brothers from all over the country allowed me to learn techniques to new member education and recruitment that I had never thought to employ before,” said Trey. “One thing that really surprised me was how so many men from many different backgrounds could come together for the first time and bond as if they know each other. It was after this that I realized just how strong the DSP brotherhood really was.”

To hit that gluten-free standard, the team had to find a way to attack the protein during the brewing process.

The enzyme that the team studied

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Delta Sigma Phi Welcomes Kristin Fouts We’re pleased to share that Kristin Fouts joined the Headquarters team on November 30, as Director of Educational Initiatives.

Kristin has a wealth of experience with assessment and curriculum development. Kristin transitioned from the North American Interfraternity Conference, where she has lead the Coalition Assessment Project and assisted with the trade association’s educational programs.

Kristin oversees the execution of the Fraternity’s educational framework, developing an organization-wide strategy on data and assessment, and leading the Fraternity’s Transition Experience. She has already been hard at work making the Bruce J. Loewenberg Membership Summit and Presidents Academy a success!

Divyesh Jevtani Appointed to Grand Council Divyesh Jevtani, Illinois State University ’01, has been appointed to the Grand Council. Divyesh is a strong advocate for the importance of our values-based leadership programs. As an undergraduate, he attended 4 Regional Leadership Academies, and was a member of the 2003 Leadership Institute class.

Visit deltasig.org for more on Divyesh.

Visit our planned giving website at deltasig.org/plannedgiving

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Will Bequest Gift of Life Insurance Gift of Retirement Assets Gift of Real Estate Gift of Stock

Summit and Presidents Academy Round-Up January is a big month for Delta Sigma Phi as we host the Bruce J. Loewenberg Membership Summit and Presidents Academy. These values-based training programs provide chapters the tools to recruit men of courage, action and excellence, as well as to raise up the next generation of chapter leadership. Truly, these programs are the basis for creating chapters of Better Men.

Your generous donations go directly into providing the training materials and facilitation needed to make these programs a success.

Planned Giving Opportunities

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For those that did meet the gluten-free standard, blind taste tests seem to indicate that removing the gluten hardly affects taste. The team is still conducting tests on this matter.

While the study is still under way, VanAken and the team are optimistic about the results they have seen so far. The fun of the brewing process has rubbed off on VanAken as well, who is now considering taking up brewing later in life. For now, the college senior is focused on his med school applications, where he hopes to break into orthopedics, cardiothoracic surgery, or dermatology.

Presidents Academy took chapter presidents through the StrengthsQuest program, which helps participants identify their top 5 personal strengths and how to apply them to their leadership role. The program curriculum also includes Delta Sigma Phi policy and operations, with presidents learning how to organize and implement ideas, enable and inspire others, build a strong executive team based on individual strengths, and share best practices for chapter success. Nearly 100 undergraduates participated in the program this year.

“I am honored to be appointed as a member of the Grand Council and grateful for the opportunity to continue to pay my debt to the Fraternity“ said Jevtani, “and I am excited to serve as the first alumni Millennial and bring new perspectives to the Grand Council.”

Don’t know where to begin?

Here are the most common ways to support the Delta Sigma Phi Foundation in your plans.

While this research seems promising, there are still some hurdles to jump. Certain types of beers are heavier in protein levels due to their ingredients.

The enzyme wasn’t always able to reduce the gluten levels low enough in beers that were higher in protein.

The Bruce J. Loewenberg Membership Summit trained New Member Educators and Recruitment Officers how to recruit and train the ideal Delta Sigs on their respective campuses using skills and activities honed by our expert partners at Phired Up. Core competencies in facilitation, team-building and lesson planning that are often needed for a positive new member program are covered in-depth to ensure the best new member experience for all chapters. Over 170 undergraduates participated in the program this year.

He has since served as a facilitator for the Bruce J. Loewenberg Membership Summit, Regional Leadership Academy, and the Leadership Institute.

Looking for a way to leave a lasting legacy with Delta Sigma Phi? It is easy to include the Delta Sigma Phi Foundation in your estate plans, and these gifts are fiscally responsible for both you and the Foundation.

Gluten-Free Growlers (continued)

To learn more about adding Delta Sigma Phi as a beneficiary, contact:

SUMMIT ‘18

Nathan Wight Chief Advancement Officer wight@deltasig.org or (317) 687-3596.

PRESIDENTS ACADEMY ‘18

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Delta Sigma Phi Welcomes Kristin Fouts We’re pleased to share that Kristin Fouts joined the Headquarters team on November 30, as Director of Educational Initiatives.

Kristin has a wealth of experience with assessment and curriculum development. Kristin transitioned from the North American Interfraternity Conference, where she has lead the Coalition Assessment Project and assisted with the trade association’s educational programs.

Kristin oversees the execution of the Fraternity’s educational framework, developing an organization-wide strategy on data and assessment, and leading the Fraternity’s Transition Experience. She has already been hard at work making the Bruce J. Loewenberg Membership Summit and Presidents Academy a success!

Divyesh Jevtani Appointed to Grand Council Divyesh Jevtani, Illinois State University ’01, has been appointed to the Grand Council. Divyesh is a strong advocate for the importance of our values-based leadership programs. As an undergraduate, he attended 4 Regional Leadership Academies, and was a member of the 2003 Leadership Institute class.

Visit deltasig.org for more on Divyesh.

Visit our planned giving website at deltasig.org/plannedgiving

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Will Bequest Gift of Life Insurance Gift of Retirement Assets Gift of Real Estate Gift of Stock

Summit and Presidents Academy Round-Up January is a big month for Delta Sigma Phi as we host the Bruce J. Loewenberg Membership Summit and Presidents Academy. These values-based training programs provide chapters the tools to recruit men of courage, action and excellence, as well as to raise up the next generation of chapter leadership. Truly, these programs are the basis for creating chapters of Better Men.

Your generous donations go directly into providing the training materials and facilitation needed to make these programs a success.

Planned Giving Opportunities

• • • • •

For those that did meet the gluten-free standard, blind taste tests seem to indicate that removing the gluten hardly affects taste. The team is still conducting tests on this matter.

While the study is still under way, VanAken and the team are optimistic about the results they have seen so far. The fun of the brewing process has rubbed off on VanAken as well, who is now considering taking up brewing later in life. For now, the college senior is focused on his med school applications, where he hopes to break into orthopedics, cardiothoracic surgery, or dermatology.

Presidents Academy took chapter presidents through the StrengthsQuest program, which helps participants identify their top 5 personal strengths and how to apply them to their leadership role. The program curriculum also includes Delta Sigma Phi policy and operations, with presidents learning how to organize and implement ideas, enable and inspire others, build a strong executive team based on individual strengths, and share best practices for chapter success. Nearly 100 undergraduates participated in the program this year.

“I am honored to be appointed as a member of the Grand Council and grateful for the opportunity to continue to pay my debt to the Fraternity“ said Jevtani, “and I am excited to serve as the first alumni Millennial and bring new perspectives to the Grand Council.”

Don’t know where to begin?

Here are the most common ways to support the Delta Sigma Phi Foundation in your plans.

While this research seems promising, there are still some hurdles to jump. Certain types of beers are heavier in protein levels due to their ingredients.

The enzyme wasn’t always able to reduce the gluten levels low enough in beers that were higher in protein.

The Bruce J. Loewenberg Membership Summit trained New Member Educators and Recruitment Officers how to recruit and train the ideal Delta Sigs on their respective campuses using skills and activities honed by our expert partners at Phired Up. Core competencies in facilitation, team-building and lesson planning that are often needed for a positive new member program are covered in-depth to ensure the best new member experience for all chapters. Over 170 undergraduates participated in the program this year.

He has since served as a facilitator for the Bruce J. Loewenberg Membership Summit, Regional Leadership Academy, and the Leadership Institute.

Looking for a way to leave a lasting legacy with Delta Sigma Phi? It is easy to include the Delta Sigma Phi Foundation in your estate plans, and these gifts are fiscally responsible for both you and the Foundation.

Gluten-Free Growlers (continued)

To learn more about adding Delta Sigma Phi as a beneficiary, contact:

SUMMIT ‘18

Nathan Wight Chief Advancement Officer wight@deltasig.org or (317) 687-3596.

PRESIDENTS ACADEMY ‘18

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2960 N. Meridian Street P.O. Box 88507 Indianapolis, IN 46208

EXCLUSIVELY FOR DELTA SIGMA PHI FOUNDATION DONORS INSIDE 2 DELTA SIGMA PHI WELCOMES KRISTIN FOUTS DIVYESH JEVTANI APPOINTED TO GRAND COUNCIL PLANNED GIVING OPPORTUNITIES

S E E W H AT OUR F UT UR E HO LDS AT DELTASIG.O RG/VIS ION

Thank You...

3 GLUTEN-FREE GROWLERS CONTINUED SUMMIT AND PRESIDENTS ACADEMY ROUNDUP

“Delta Sigma Phi has increased my confidence in leadership roles, both on and off campus. It has introduced me to many great men, and strengthened my bond to my university and community. Without the support of Delta Sigma Phi, and my brothers, I would not be where I am in my life.”

4 THANK YOU FROM JARED BURGESS

Jared Burgess Lander University ‘16

Jared Burgess Lander University ‘16

Gluten-Free Growlers Gluten – it is more than the recent healthy eating obsession. For people living with Celiac disease, it is a very serious matter. Unfortunately, many of life’s tastiest treats are filled to the brim with gluten: cookies, pasta, and beer. Gluten-free options for nearly everything now exist, thankfully, but what about beer?

works by attacking gliadin, a specific portion of gluten. The team found that by degrading the gliadin halfway through the brewing process, they could reduce the end product’s gluten levels to well below the FDA threshold.

The enzyme hasn’t shown to reduce the ABV or IBU levels of the beer either.

Trey VanAken, Hillsdale College ’14, has some good news for beer lovers out there! VanAken was a part of a research team that studied how the use of a new enzyme could result in a gluten-free beer that meets all FDA standards.

During the second semester of his sophomore year of college I decided to run for the position of Vice President. He served his chapter in that role for 2 years.

Trey has also attended the Bruce J. Loewenberg Membership Summit.

VanAken was brought onto the project through his Biochem professor, who also happens to be his research advisor. His professor was leading the project, and enlisted VanAken’s expertise. While unable to legally drink beer, his skill in the lab would prove to be an invaluable asset to the research.

“There is a lot more that goes into brewing beer than I thought!” said VanAken. “It’s like a big puzzle.”

“Meeting brothers from all over the country allowed me to learn techniques to new member education and recruitment that I had never thought to employ before,” said Trey. “One thing that really surprised me was how so many men from many different backgrounds could come together for the first time and bond as if they know each other. It was after this that I realized just how strong the DSP brotherhood really was.”

To hit that gluten-free standard, the team had to find a way to attack the protein during the brewing process.

The enzyme that the team studied

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