2015 National Convention Program

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On behalf of Triangle Fraternity National Council, the Triangle Education Foundation, the Triangle Building & Housing Corporation, and Headquarters Staff, welcome to the 2015 National Convention! Over the next four days we hope you enjoy the fine program put together by our hard working volunteers and staff.

If you have never been to a large professional Convention most introductions start with the writer stating something exciting and shocking about the geographical location of the event. But what does one say about our nation’s capital? I could drone on and on about how Washington D.C. is home to the White House and is referred to as the center of the country’s political realm.

I could rattle off countless amounts of historical facts and stories about the nation’s founding which could fill the Smithsonian. But instead of those two options I’ll keep it simple: Friday afternoon is a free day to explore the city of Washington D.C. Take advantage of that time!

Sightseeing aside, we have a packed agenda for the 2015 National Convention. Over the next couple of days we will honor our award winning chapters and colonies, introduce six brothers into Triangle Fraternity’s Wall of Fame, and share a lot of big news and announcements at our closing banquet. I also encourage you to learn and refine your skills during our many educational sessions and even step outside your comfort zone by attending a session that could help you hone a new skill.

Personally Conventions serve as one of my favorite events. Several friendships and memories were formed at my first National Convention I attended ten years ago. Subsequent conventions have provided opportunities to reconnect and form new friendships. It supports my belief this organization will be around for a long time to come and rekindles my passion towards Triangle Fraternity. I hope you enjoy a similar experience.

Lastly, but certainly not least, this year we are once again holding our Convention in conjunction with Phi Sigma Rho Sorority’s national meeting.

The sisters of Phi Sigma Rho have been instrumental to founding of several Triangle Fraternity chapters and, on the local level, many of our organizations have shared joint success. When you get a chance, please thank them for their assistance.

Once again, welcome to the 2015 National Convention.

In F,S,C

Jeffery T. Weikinger tol97 | National President

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Hotel Information Special Events Wednesday Agenda Thursday Agenda

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Friday Agenda & D.C Area Travel Saturday Agenda Wall of Fame Bios Vendors & Sponsors

Sheraton Hotel TYSON’S TERRACE TYSON’S BALLROOM

8661 Leesburg Pike Vienna, VA, 22182

Airport Transportation There are several options for traveling to and from the Sheraton Hotel to the area airports. Below are some of the many options. To view D.C. Metrorail routes to Ronald Reagan Airport and to the Dulles Silver Line Shuttle, turn to page 13 of the program guide.

PREMIERE BOARDROOM

TYSON’S FOYER

WESTWOOD VIENNA

Dulles

FALLS CHURCH

WOLF TRAP

Taxi

McLEAN

UPPER LOBBY LEVEL ASH GROVE A B C

Super Shuttle

A FAIRFAX BALLROOM

BRIX AND ALE

MAIN LOBBY

Cost - $30.00 Travel Time - Approx. 10 minutes

B

GUESTROOMS

FRONT DESK

Cost - $25.00 Travel Time - Approx. 10 minutes Contact - (702) 416-6661

D.C. Metrorail

A shuttle bus is available to take passengers from the airport to the end of the Silver Line - the Metrorail line the hotel is located next to. Exit at the Silver Line at the Spring Hill Metro stop.

Cost - $11 or less

POTOMAC OCCOQUAN

GREAT FALLS

SHENANDOAH

RAPPAHANNOCK

LOBBY LEVEL JEFFERSON BOARDROOM WASHINGTON MOUNT BOARDROOM VERNON

Ronald Reagan Taxi MONTICELLO

PRESIDENTIAL THEATRE MONTPELIER MADISON

PRESIDENTIAL FOYER INDOOR POOL & DECK

OUTDOOR POOL & TERRACE

SHERATON FITNESS

Super Shuttle Cost - $45.00 Travel Time - Approx. 35 minutes Contact - (702) 416-6661

D.C. Metrorail LOWER LOBBY LEVEL

Parking

Cost - $45.00 Travel Time - Approx. 35 minutes

Parking is available at the Sheraton Hotel. Guests in the Triangle Convention hotel block receive complementary self-parking. For guests who did not register within the hotel block, self-parking is $6.00 a day with unlimited in and out. Valet parking is $20.00.

Cost - $7.00 or less Instructions - Board Blue Line train towards Largo Town Ctr at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport station. Exit Blue Train at Rosslyn station and transfer to Silver Line. Board the Silver Line towards Wiehle - Reston East. Exit the Silver Line at the Spring Hill station next to the Sheraton Hotel.

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Rose Tech Alumni Reunion

On-Site Vendors & Booths

(Invitation Only)

Convention Store, The University Shop

Friday

Extra Life

Registration

9:00 a.m - 5:00 p.m. | MAIN LOBBY

Udvar-Hazy Tour Bus Departs for Udvar-Hazy 9:30 a.m. | OUTSIDE MAIN LOBBY

July 15-18 | OCCOQUAN

July 15-18 | MAIN LOBBY

Triangle Education Foundation Booth July 15-18 | MAIN LOBBY

Group Tour at Udvar-Hazy Begins 10:00 a.m.

Triangle Building & Housing Corp.

Annual Meeting - Open Meeting

Lunch on your own 12:00 p.m.

Wednesday, July 15 4:30 - 6:30 p,m. | PRESIDENTIAL THEATRE

6:00 p.m. | POTOMAC ROOM

Triangle Building & Housing Corp. invites all brothers and guests to attend the Annual Board Meeting. Discussions will involve the vision of the THBC introduce ways your organization can partner with us.

Saturday

Active Chapter President Breakfast

Bus Departs Udvar-Hazy for Hotel 3:00 p.m. | LOCATION OF MORNING DROP-OFF

Dinner

Registration 9:00 a.m - 5:00 p.m. | MAIN LOBBY

Group Departs for Silver Line 9:30 a.m. | MAIN LOBBY

Each group will receive a D.C. Metro Smart card pre-loaded with fare for a round trip to and from the Sheraton Hotel. Group members will also receive a D.C. trolley card with unlimited on/off privileges.

TEF Reception (Rose Donors Welcome)

(Invitation Only) Thursday, July 16, 2015 from 7:30 - 8:30 a.m.

McLEAN

Join Phi Sigma Rho Executive Director Colleen Bush and Triangle Executive Director Brian Tenclinger for a morning chat over breakfast.

Past National President Breakfast (Invitation Only) Friday, July 17, 2015 from 7:30 - 8:30 a.m.

McLEAN

5:15 - 7:00 p.m. | McLEAN

Convention Closing Banquet 7:30 p.m. | FAIRFAX BALLROOM B

Like Triangle Fraternity to stay updated on news and events. Be sure to check back on the Facebook page for photos from the 2015 National Convention.

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National President Jeffrey T. Weikinger tol97 invites all Triangle Fraternity past National Presidents to enjoy a continental breakfast.

Follow @TriangleHQ and tweet using #TRIRHOCON2015 to be a part of the conversation and track key takeaways from Convention.

Registration 12:00 - 9:00 p.m. | MAIN LOBBY

Convention Kickoff

Welcome from National Presidents 7:00 - 7:30 p.m. | FAIRFAX BALLROOM A

Opening Keynote: RESPONSE ABILITY: The Revolution for Courageous Leadership Mike Dilbeck 7:30 - 9:00 p.m. | FAIRFAX BALLROOM A

Courageous leadership is not a place to get to—or a title to attain—it’s a way of being. When we are going past our fears and shame to take actions for others in moments of need and for what is right, we are doing courageous leadership.

In this galvanizing keynote, Mike reveals the nature of being a bystander and the barriers many of us feel when we consider whether or not to act—those that get in the way of showing courageous leadership for other people, organizations and issues. With The Creed for Courageous Leadership serving as the blueprint, audience members will learn how we all participate in bystander behavior and how these strengths and actions go beyond the campus.

Trivia 9:00 - 11:00 p.m. | FAIRFAX BALLROOM B

Mike served for two years as Assistant Executive Director for Sigma Nu International Fraternity and producing more than 20 video programs and two international conventions for the fraternity. After working with executives from other organizations, Mike realized there was a market needing his skills and expertise. BECK & CO., LLC was founded to provide high-end video/film and special event production services for its clients. Since 1990, Mike has produced over 60 educational, promotional and fundraising video presentations for clients and won numerous awards. RESPONSE ABILITY is the latest, and most successful, project Mike has created and produced.

In 1998, Mike entered the world of non-profit fundraising where he was instrumental in raising millions of dollars for people living with HIV/AIDS. He has served as the Director of the inaugural Texas AIDS Ride, Director of Special Events for the AIDS Foundation of Chicago (AFC), and Program Director for the first three years of the National AIDS Marathon Training Program and for the inaugural year of TEAM TO END AIDS (T2) – both endurance training programs benefiting AFC. He most recently served as National Director for T2 and resigned in August, 2011 to devote himself full-time to RESPONSE ABILITY.

Wednesday

12:00 - 9:00 p.m.

7:30 - 7:30 p.m.

7:30 - 9:00 p.m.

9:00 - 11:00 p.m.

Registration

Convention Kickoff

Opening Keynote

Trivia

MAIN LOBBY

FAIRFAX BALLROOM A

FAIRFAX BALLROOM A

FAIRFAX BALLROOM B

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same, the college students of today are very different than those of the 80s or 90s. This session will provide an understanding of where our college students are developmentally; ensuring the use of effective mentoring techniques; and facilitating growth of your members. We will also discuss resources that can be used to prevent volunteer “burn out” and how you can sell what you are doing to other volunteers.

Registration

9:00 a.m - 7:00 p.m. | MAIN LOBBY

Legislation Session #1 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | FAIRFAX BALLROOM B

Lunch

Alumni - Mentoring Today’s College Students: The Good, the Bad, the Ugly Archie Messersmith & Suzette Walden Cole 12:00 - 1:30 p.m. | TYSON’S BALLROOM

“I sent you an email – didn’t you get it?” How often we ask one of our members that question only to hear back, “An email…could you text me next time, please?”

As fraternity/sorority volunteers we are asked to mentor and support an ever changing population: college students. College students who, at times, do not understand that they are running a small business. And, although their age might be the

Active - What I’ve Learned about Being Successful Dr. Beth Holloway 12:00 - 1:30 p.m. | FAIRFAX BALLROOM A

We all have different strengths, qualities and passions that make us unique as leaders. But we all share the fact that there are only 24 hours in each day. How can we use those hours to our greatest advantage? How can you balance your workload and your life? What is needed for success? In this session, Dr. Beth Holloway will share her experiences as examples you can use so that you can accomplish what is most important to you.

Archie Messersmith is a graduate of Samford University where he majored in voice and minored in dance. Upon graduation he moved to New York City to pursue a career in theatre, performing in “Showboat”, “42nd Street” and “Rent”. After he hung up his acting shoes, he completed his master’s degree in Higher Education Administration at Illinois State University where he also served as their Assistant Director of Student Activities and as the Chapter Counselor for SigEp’s ISU chapter. Messersmith has been honored by ISU & SigEp as the “New Professional of the Year.”

Suzette Walden Cole serves as the Lead Consultant for the Fraternal Health and Safety Initiative (FHSI). Suzette earned her Master of Education degree in College Student Personnel Administration with an emphasis in Higher Education Administration from the University of South Carolina. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from Mercer University in Macon, GA. In 2013, Suzette won the Association for Student Conduct Administration’s Student Conduct Professional of the Year Award. Suzette worked for ten years at Illinois State University; the last four of which she served as Director of Student Conduct and Conflict Resolution.

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9:00 a.m - 7:00 p.m.

9:00 a.m - 12:00 p.m.

12:00 - 1:30 p.m.

12:00 - 1:30 p.m.

Registration

Legislation #1

Alumni Lunch

Active Lunch

MAIN LOBBY

FAIRFAX BALLROOM B

TYSON’S BALLROOM

FAIRFAX BALLROOM A

Breakout Sessions #1

Welcome to FHSI, Let’s Start with Hazing Prevention Suzette Walden Cole 1:30 - 3:45 p.m. | ASH GROVE A, B, C

We are sure you have seen the headlines over the past year about fraternities across the country being closed due to sexual assaults, alcohol abuse, and hazing. Clearly, these are not behaviors that align with the values of Triangle Fraternity. In an effort to be proactive, to educate, and to offer the opportunity for open dialogue around these topics we will be offering the Fraternal Health and Safety Initiatives three programs at our 2015 Regional Leadership Conferences: Choices About Alcohol and Other Drugs, Taking a Stand Against Sexual Misconduct, and Hazing Prevention & Intervention.

During this session participants will be provided with an overview of FHSI’s three programs and the opportunities for chapters to get involved not only at the 2015 RLC’s but at the chapter level. And

finally, participants will also get the opportunity to experience the Hazing Prevention module as an introduction to the FHSI programming. Here participants will be able to explore the reasons why hazing continues, and the steps that you and your chapter can take to ensure you address hazing before it starts.

RESPONSE ABILITY: Making It Real Mike Dilbeck 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. | PRESIDENTIAL THEATRE

So now that we have agreed that it takes courage to tackle the issues we are facing in our fraternities and sororities, on our college campuses, and in on our every-day lives, it is important to talk best practices.

This session will be good for anyone who wants to keep the conversation going about how to intervene in problem situations. Mike will offer best practices to participants, and will provide a forum for questions.

Beth Holloway, has been the director of WIEP since 2001. She received a PhD in engineering education and BS and MS degrees in mechanical engineering from Purdue. She worked as a research and development engineer for Cummins Inc. for nine years.

Holloway is a past president of Women in Engineering ProActive Network (WEPAN) and served on its board from 2005-08. She has been a faculty fellow at Earhart Residence Hall, and was on the board of directors of the Engineering Alumni Association from 2006-09.

WEPAN is a national nonprofit organization with over 700 members from engineering schools, small businesses, Fortune 500 corporations and nonprofit organizations. It works to transform culture in engineering education to attract, retain and graduate women. With a clear focus on research-based issues and solutions, WEPAN helps its members develop a highly prepared, diverse engineering workforce for tomorrow.

1:30 - 5:00 p.m.

5:15 - 6:30 p.m.

6:45 - 9:00 p.m.

9:00 - 10:00 p.m.

Breakout Sessions 1-3

CEO Symposium

College Night Banquet

Breakout Session 4

VARIOUS LOCATIONS

TYSON’S BALLROOM

FAIRFAX BALLROOM A, B

VARIOUS LOCATIONS

Don’t forget to visit our vendors in the hotel lobby during breaks between sessions.

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Breakout Sessions #2

Welcome to FHSI, Let’s Start with Hazing Prevention & Intervention Suzette Walden Cole 2:45 - 3:45 p.m. | ASH GROVE A, B, C

Continued from Breakout Session #1 Alumni Round Table Michael Fouts 2:45 - 3:45 p.m. | PRESIDENTIAL THEATRE

Not quite sure how to get involved or stay engaged as an alumnus? Having trouble understanding why all of these decisions are being made? Want to be updated on current Greek trends? All of those questions, plus many more can be answered at this round table discussion. By attending this session, alumni will have the opportunity to ask questions about topics ranging from housing, to fees, to how to get involved as an advisor. We are excite to reconnect and to answer all of your questions!

Michael Fouts is the first ever Executive Director of the Triangle Building & Housing Corporation.

Michael first joined the Triangle Fraternity National Headquarters staff after working with his Fraternity, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, for five years as a Regional Director and Coordinator for Housing Development and Support.

Prior to that, he worked at Indiana State University as the Director of Academic Peer Advocates Programming. Most recently, Fouts served as the Program Director for the Engineering Peer Mentors program at Western Michigan University.

Thursday 8

9:00 a.m - 7:00 p.m.

Breakout Sessions #3

Building a World of Better Men Ariel Tarosky 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. | MONTPELIER

Thanks to the generous funds of Judy and Larry Garatoni, chapters will now be able to participate in an annual award program awarding a total of $125,000.00 to two active chapters who achieve significant success or advancement in academics, leadership, citizenship, and character. Attendees of this session will learn more about the Building Better Men Chapter Endowment Program, the application process, judging criteria, and how to enhance current chapter operations and programs to ensure that they are building a chapter of better men.

Recommitting to Scholarship: Welcome to Academic U Brandon Montalvo marq10 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. | McLEAN

Scholastic achievement is arguably one of the most important values of fraternities, but sometimes

Ariel joined the Triangle Fraternity staff in March 2015 as the Fraternity’s first ever Director of Leadership Programs. As the Director of Leadership Programs, Ariel works towards developing a comprehensive educational strategy that fits with the National Council’s strategic vision, supports, develops, executes, and assesses curriculum for educational programs, assists with the development and assessment of the Fraternity’s Education & Leadership Consultant (ELC) model, and manages the fraternity’s assessment initiatives for all educational programs.

9:00 a.m - 12:00 p.m.

12:00 - 1:30 p.m.

12:00 - 1:30 p.m.

Registration

Legislation #1

Alumni Lunch

Active Lunch

MAIN LOBBY

FAIRFAX BALLROOM B

TYSON’S BALLROOM

FAIRFAX BALLROOM A

with everything else that we have to take on we get sidetracked and lose sight of this very important facet. Triangle Fraternity is committed to bringing the spotlight back on Academic Success through two new opportunities made possible by Triangle Alumni.

hyper-sexualized subculture that is creating an introverted and narcissistic society. In truth, gamers are a mainstream force for good; raising tens of millions of dollars each year for a variety of causes.

And they show no signs of slowing down.

Join us to learn about the Melissa and John Gargani pitt82 Academic U Program which will be launched at the 2015 Regional Leadership Conferences and the Kahlert Foundation Academic Excellence Awards, awarding Triangle’s top and most improved academic chapters. Additionally, participants will learn what they can be doing in the meantime to prepare for a successful year in chapter academics.

Join us for an informative session on how Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals through their Extra Life program have tapped into this incredibly caring and compassionate community to raise funds for sick and injured children throughout the U.S and Canada.

Since its inception the Extra Life program has raised more than $14 Million dollars.

Gaming for Good: How Gamers are Changing Their World for the Better Rick Heaton 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. | MADISON

Popular media portrayals of gamers and the gaming industry are usually filled with images of misguided youth and social outcasts engaged in a violent,

Brandon Montalvo graduated from Marquette University in May, 2013 with a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Civil Engineering. Since joining staff after graduation as an Education & Leadership Consultant, Brandon has facilitated the Recruitment Symposium and Steven L. Miller Presidents’ Leadership Academy at Leadership & Training Weekend and presented at numerous Regional Leadership Conferences. Brandon also travels the country visiting Triangle organizations and expanding the Fraternity to new universities.

1:30 - 5:00 p.m.

5:15 - 6:30 p.m.

National Council Feedback 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. | MONTICELLO

With the start of a new National Council term and the roll-out of the Fraternity’s five-year strategic plan the incoming National Council welcomes all active undergraduates and alumni to attend this session to provide open and honest feedback on the current state of Triangle Fraternity.

EXTRA LIFE began in 2008 as a way of honoring a young lady named Victoria Enmon. Tori’s battle against acute lymphoblastic leukemia inspired the Sarcastic Gamer Community in a way that is difficult to describe.

Members sent in video games and bought gifts to keep Tori’s spirits up despite numerous hospital stays and three bouts with the deadly disease. Since the beginning more than 100 websites and more than 12,000 donors were happy to support Extra Life, many expressed their desire to raise money to help kids closer to home.

6:45 - 9:00 p.m.

9:00 - 10:00 p.m.

Breakout Sessions 1-3

CEO Symposium

College Night Banquet

Breakout Session 4

VARIOUS LOCATIONS

TYSON’S BALLROOM

FAIRFAX BALLROOM A, B

VARIOUS LOCATIONS

Don’t forget to visit our vendors in the hotel lobby during breaks between sessions.

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LGBTQ - What? The Information You Need To Know, But May Be Too Afraid To Ask Sara Bendoraitis 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. | PRESIDENTIAL THEATRE

Gay. Bisexual. Lesbian. Transgender. A-Sexual.

Queer. These are terms that you are probably hearing more frequently and may or may not know what they mean. Ensuring that our organizations are more inclusive and understanding is crucial for our members and in order to be good campus partners.

This workshop will present an introduction to the LGBTQ community and will allow participants to engage in open discussion and activities that are designed to raise awareness about sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression.

CEO Symposium 5:15 - 6:30 p.m. | TYSON’S BALLROOM

Join us for this great opportunity to spend time with three brothers who are serving or have served in the

role of Chief Executive Officer. This panel discussion will begin with brief opening statements by the panelists followed by a Q&A session. Speaker bios can be found in your program folder.

College Night Banquet

Framing the Fraternity Experience John Shertzer 6:45 - 9:00 p.m. | FAIRFAX BALLROOM A, B

You likely love your fraternity. But do you truly respect it? Do you understand the power of this vehicle in which you’ve chosen to ride? In life, how you frame experiences is how you live them. How are you framing your fraternity experience? This is not just a club. Not just an extracurricular activity. Not just a resume builder. You probably realize that, but have you accepted it? Only by doing so can we reach the powerful potential of fraternity. Let’s work together to give fraternity the frame that it deserves.

John Shertzer has been a proud fraternity man ever since Theta Chi at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio took a chance on him 20 years ago. John graduated with honors from Miami and went on to earn his Masters in Higher Education from Iowa State University.

John worked professionally in higher education as a student affairs staff member for Iowa State University and then the University of Maryland. John then joined the staff of the North American Interfraternity Conference and directed their signature student leadership programs, including the Undergraduate Interfraternity Conference (UIFI).

John Shertzer currently serves Kiwanis International as their Chief Programs Officer. In this position, he oversees all of the Kiwanis service club programs for youth, including Key Club International, the world’s largest service organization for high school students.

John’s most lasting contributions to fraternity life has been the Fraternal Thoughts blog which he started as a way to challenge and support the fraternity movement.

Thursday 10

9:00 a.m - 7:00 p.m.

9:00 a.m - 12:00 p.m.

12:00 - 1:30 p.m.

12:00 - 1:30 p.m.

Registration

Legislation #1

Alumni Lunch

Active Lunch

MAIN LOBBY

FAIRFAX BALLROOM B

TYSON’S BALLROOM

FAIRFAX BALLROOM A

Kent Hoffman ar07 9:00 - 10:00 p.m. | MONTPELIER

Breakout Sessions #4

Become a Jedi Master at Recruiting Brandon Montalvo marq10 & Mark Koemescher cin11 9:00 - 10:00 p.m. | MADISON

Want to be known as the next ‘Yoda’ in the Triangle realm of recruitment? Gather ‘round the table to learn about the most important step missed during a Chapter’s recruiting cycle: relationship building.

Share success stories and personal anecdotes that promote healthy habits of building relationships with men prior to joining. You will be introduced to the idea of ‘laying out the red carpet’ for all men & women who become exposed to our organization.

Take these few tips on hospitality back to your Chapter, and – along with some coaching on conversation & active listening skills – you will become a Jedi master at recruiting.

Kent Hoffman serves as Triangle Fraternity’s Director of Communications & Brand Standards. In this role, Kent takes on the tasks of maintaining the fraternity’s website and Social Media as well as producing the Fraternity’s print and electronic publications, assisting in database management, and various other projects. Kent joined Triangle Headquarters in 2011 as a Education & Leadership Consultant. He earned his bachelor’s degree in Architecture from the Illinois Institute of Technology in 2011.

5:15 - 6:30 p.m.

National Council Feedback 9:00 - 10:00 p.m. | MONTICELLO

National Council welcomes all active undergraduates and alumni to attend this session to provide open and honest feedback on the current state of Triangle Fraternity.

What the $#!+ Are you Talking About? : Understanding the Powers and Follies of Communication

1:30 - 5:00 p.m.

Communication and Social Media are buzzwords people love to use, but often times, know little about.

Post a picture, share a link, vomit some text (but not bad text); these are the messages we hear, but what do they mean? Join us for a casual setting equipped with coffee and open dialogue where we will discuss how to develop a well rounded communication approach, identify target audiences, and determine the best way to communicate. Attendees will also learn about the power of communication and how Social Media and various other channels may become a liability, not an asset, if used improperly.

Mark Kohmescher is a recent graduate of the University of Cincinnati with a degree in Chemical Engineering. Mark joined Triangle Fraternity Headquarters in June of 2015 as an Education and Leadership Consultant. As an undergraduate Mark was a Founding Father of the Cincinnati re-colonization effort and served as the chapter’s Recruitment Chairman. Mark has also volunteered at the National level participating in the inaugural Ritual for the then Florida Atlantic Colony and facilitating the New Member Education program at Leadership & Training Weekend.

6:45 - 9:00 p.m.

9:00 - 10:00 p.m.

Breakout Sessions 1-3

CEO Symposium

College Night Banquet

Breakout Session 4

VARIOUS LOCATIONS

TYSON’S BALLROOM

FAIRFAX BALLROOM A, B

VARIOUS LOCATIONS

Don’t forget to visit our vendors in the hotel lobby during breaks between sessions.

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D.C. Metro

Registration

Hours The D.C. Metrorail does NOT run 24 hours. For hours, see Metrorail map on page 13. It is advised you are on the Metrorail 30 minutes before closing as the departure time of the last train varies from station to station. Times for D.C. Metrobuses vary.

9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. | MAIN LOBBY

Legislation Session #2 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | FAIRFAX BALLROOM B

Explore Washington D.C. At the close of the second legislative session participants will have the change to explore Tyson’s Corner and Washington D.C. Visit the 2015 National Convention webpage - www.triangle.org/convention - for suggestions of how and where to spend the day.

Transportation Taxi

Fare Structure First 1/8 of a mile - $3.25 Each additional 1/8 mile - $0.27 Passenger Surcharge - $0.25 Additional Passengers - $1.00 Phone Dispatch - $2.00 Tolls & Access Fees - Price of fees charged to customer fare Hourly Rate - $35.00

Important Metrorail Stations Spring Hill, Silver Line - Sheraton Hotel Wiehle - Reston East , Silver Line then transfer to shuttle - IAD Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, Blue Line - DCA Union Station, Red Line - Union Station Metro Center, Silver, Red, Blue, Orange Lines - National Mall Metrorail & Metrobus Fares The D.C. Metrorail and Metrobuses use a farecard and SmarTrip system. Use of farecards comes with a $1.00 surcharge fee each time the card is used. SmarTrip cost $2.00 to purchase but do not have a $1.00 surcharge fee when used.

D.C. Metrorail stations have SmarTrip machines which take all major credit cards and cash. Farecard machines are also available but only take cash and do not dispense change. You may ride the D.C. buses without a Farecard or SmarTrip card if you pay with cash upon boarding.

D.C. Metro pricing is determined by time of use (rush hour vs. off peak hours). For a full fare breakdown visit www.wmata.com.

Rental Car Accommodations

The following rental car services are located within or near the near the Sheraton Hotel.

www.avis.com Enter code V7V in location search field for correct rental car location

Friday 12

9:00 a.m - 5:00 p.m.

locations.budget.com Enter code VN6 in location search field for correct rental car location

9:00 a.m - 12:00 p.m.

www.enterprise.com Search zip code 22102 to find correct rental car facility

12:00p.m.

Registration

Legislation #2

Explore D.C.

MAIN LOBBY

FAIRFAX BALLROOM B

HAVE FUN, BE SAFE!

Don’t forget to visit our vendors in the hotel lobby during breaks between sessions.

Please be aware, the D.C. Metrorail has recently expanded service via the Silver Line. Due to the recent timing of the expansion searching “D.C. Metro Rail Map� through internet search engines may not show the most updated D.C. Metro map. The printed map above is the most up-to-date D.C. Metrorail map which includes the Silver Line and additional new routes. For information on D.C. Metrobus schedules and routes visit the D.C. Metro webpage at www.wmata.com.

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effects our everyday lives, and Ritual logistics. This session is designed to peak member interest in one of the following Ritual breakout sessions.

Registration

9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. | MAIN LOBBY

Legislation Session #3

Breakout Session #5

9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | FAIRFAX BALLROOM B

Chapter Eternal Ceremony

3:00- 5:00 p.m. | PRESIDENTIAL THEATRE

Lunch

Wall of Fame Luncheon

Living the Ritual

Hosted by the Triangle Education Foundation 12:15 - 2:00 p.m. | FAIRFAX BALLROOM A

3:00- 5:00 p.m. | MONTPELIER

Triangle Fraternity’s Wall of Fame was established in 1995 to honor our members who have received widespread acknowledgment of success within their chosen fields. It is intended to honor successful members, serve as motivation for Triangle members, and be used as a recruitment tool by Triangle chapters.

Triangle Fraternity is proud of the achievements of these brothers and we will continue to recognize and celebrate our members who are making significant contributions in their professional careers and personal lives. To view all Wall of Fame members visit www.triangle.org.

Ritual

Prep, Planning, and Staging the Ritual 3:00- 5:00 p.m. | MADISON

Ritual in a Multi-Cultural Society 3:00- 5:00 p.m. | MONTICELLO

50/50 by 2020 National Council 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. | FAIRFAX BALLROOM B

Triangle is putting together a plan for 2020: 50 chapters of at least 50 men. In this session come hear about Council’s vision of the Fraternity.

Afterwards the floor will open for Q&A and feedback.

Reception

Guided Ritual Discussion

TEF Donor Reception

Gray Committee 2:00- 3:00 p.m. | FAIRFAX BALLROOM B

5:15 - 7:00 p.m. | McLEAN

Simply put, The Ritual is the foundation Triangle Fraternity and its members are built upon. Join us for a discussion about the Fraternity’s values, how Ritual

Have you donated to the Triangle Education Foundation in the last fiscal year? If so, as a token of our appreciation we invite you to a pre-dinner reception.

Inductee biographical information foundation can be found on pages 16-17.

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12:15 -2:00 p.m.

2:00 - 3:00 p.m.

Registration

Legislation #3

Wall of Fame Lunch

Ritual Discussion

MAIN LOBBY

FAIRFAX BALLROOM B

FAIRFAX BALLROOM A

FAIRFAX BALLROOM B

Closing Banquet

Leadership Lessons Learned the Hard Way Dr. Heather Wilson, President South Dakota School of Mining & Technology 7:30 - 9:00 p.m. | TYSON’S BALLROOM

The hardest class in life is the classroom of real-life consequences. Leading is usually a choice, though sometimes, it is an appointment, or a calling. And sometimes, the circumstances of life put you in a position where you have no choice and are forced to take charge in a moment of crisis. It’s best if you have prepared for that moment by practicing, so that you are able to be the leader you would want to be in that moment of crisis.

It too is true that all leaders aren’t all extroverts. They are not all heroes, and very few make the papers.

What can be said about all leaders is that they share three traits: the ability to be people-oriented, valuesdriven, and mission-focused. By attending this program attendees will be able to hear first-hand the importance of these three leadership lessons based on Dr. Wilson’s personal experience.

After Dr. Heather Wilson’s speech stay tuned for some big announcements from Triangle Fraternity and the Triangle Education Foundation!

Heather Wilson, DPhil, became the president of the South Dakota School of Mines in June 2013.

Dr. Wilson served New Mexico in the US Congress from 1998 to 2009, where she was a senior member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee and was the chair of the House Subcommittee on Technical and Tactical Intelligence.

Before being elected to Congress, Wilson was the cabinet secretary of New Mexico’s Children, Youth, and Families Department, where she was chief executive of the state agency responsible for foster care, adoption, early childhood education, children’s mental health, and the juvenile justice system.

In the private sector, Wilson served as a senior advisor to large defense and scientific companies including the Nevada Test Site, Battelle, Sandia, Los Alamos, and Oak Ridge National Laboratories as well as several large defense firms. The company she founded in 1991, Keystone International, Inc., continues to do work with the defense industry.

Wilson earned her bachelor of science degree from the US Air Force Academy in the third class to include women. She completed her master’s and doctoral degrees as a Rhodes Scholar at Oxford University in England. After service in Europe as an Air Force officer during the cold war, Wilson served on the National Security Council Staff at the White House under President George H.W. Bush during the fall of the Berlin Wall and the collapse of the Warsaw Pact.

Active in national and community affairs, Wilson is a member of the Congressional Panel on the Nuclear Security Enterprise and serves on the Board of the South Dakota Science and Technology Authority, which oversees the Sanford Underground Research Facility (SURF) in the former Homestake gold mine in Lead, SD as well as several non-profit and advisory boards.

Dr. Wilson serves on the Board of Directors of Peabody Energy (NYSE: BTU), the world’s largest private sector coal company.

3:00 - 5:00 p.m.

5:15 - 7:00 p.m.

5:15 - 7:00 p.m.

7:30 - 9:00 p.m.

Breakout Sessions 5

50/50 by 2020

TEF Donor Reception

Closing Banquet

VARIOUS LOCATIONS

FAIRFAX BALLROOM B

McLEAN

TYSON’S BALLROOM

Don’t forget to visit our vendors in the hotel lobby during breaks between sessions.

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2014 Inductees Major General Earnest O. Robbins II, a native of Maysville KY, retired from active duty, United States Air Force, 1 June 2003. At the time of his retirement, General Robbins was The Air Force Civil Engineer, Headquarters United States Air Force at the Pentagon. For 34 years he served in a variety of Civil Engineer positions at base, Major Air Command, and Pentagon assignments. He served overseas in the Philippines, Thailand, and Germany.

He was the Command Civil Engineer for Air Force Space Command and, subsequently, Air Combat Command, before his promotion to become The Air Force Civil Engineer in 1999. Since his Air Force retirement, General Robbins has worked as an executive at Parsons Corporation and as a consultant to companies involved in supporting the US military.

He has served on several non-profit boards of direction and advisory committees, and he has served on the University of Kentucky College of Engineering Dean’s Advisory Council since 2003.

General Robbins received numerous military decorations for his service to the Air Force. In addition, he was recognized as one of America’s Top Ten Public Works Leaders by the American Public Works Association in 1989, and he has been inducted into both the University of Kentucky’s Alumni Hall of Distinction and the UK College of Engineering Hall of Distinction. He was recognized as one of Triangle Fraternity’s Men of the Century and served five years as a member of the Triangle Education Foundation’s Board of Directors.

John Pritchard is a business executive, entrepreneur, and former Air Force Officer. Pritchard is the former Co-Founder and CEO of Flatirons Solutions Corporation. The company provided systems and software engineering for the design and development of next generation air traffic management systems for the FAA. The young company was also a recognized leader and innovator in the field of Enterprise Content Management. Under his leadership, and without venture capital funding, the company grew to $30M annual revenues in six years. The company garnered numerous awards including 87th on the Inc. 500 Fastest Growing Companies (4th fastest in its industry) and Colorado Top Company of the Year.

Pritchard sold the company in 2007 and retired. Since then he has founded or acquired several businesses in the aviation, construction, and real estate sectors.

Prior to Flatirons, Pritchard held executive and leadership roles in other public and private companies including IBM and Sterling Software. Pritchard began his career as an Air Force Officer and Satellite Systems Analyst. He designed and developed enhancements to the Air Force’s premier space-based intercontinental ballistic missile launch detection system. He led the development of a new system capability that enabled the detection of Scud missile launches – a capability previously thought not feasible. During Operation Desert Storm the system enabled rapid notification of impending Scud missile strikes to coalition ground forces in theater. In a subsequent assignment at the Air Force Weapons Laboratory, Pritchard conducted live-fire lethality assessments of the AMRAAM air-toair missile system then under development.

Pritchard is a proud member of Triangle Fraternity where he has served as both Undergraduate and Alumni President of the Iowa State Chapter. He is currently Secretary of the Triangle Education Foundation and a board member of the Iowa State Alumni Organization. Pritchard has also donated countless hours to speak at Triangle events and to chapters, and to advise and mentor Triangle undergraduates and alumni.

Mr. Pritchard holds a B.S. in Aerospace Engineering from Iowa State University (1986) and an M.C.I.S-Software Engineering from the University of Denver (1994).He is married to his former high school sweetheart Syndi and they have two children. Ryan is an officer and pilot in the Air Force and Jenn is a student at Colorado State University.

In his first professional job John M. Storm’s innovations resulted in corporate annual savings of $6,000,000. In 1977, John started working as a process metallurgist for Detroit Diesel Allison, a division of General Motors. John was in charge of testing a furnace the size of a small building. The result was John being on the edge of creating a new industry standard for furnace applications. J John created a furnace application utilizing a methanol nitrogen atmosphere, which saved GM over 6 million dollars per year. This process eventually became the Micropulse Process, which GM declined to patent. In 1986, John and GM gear specialist Mike Chapin decided to patent the Micropulse Process and go it alone and created Contour Hardening Inc. Their goal for their company was to create a cost-effective solution to difficult heat treatment applications.

million.

In 1990, Contour Hardening sold its first system to an overseas transmission manufacturer. The rest fell into place from there. Between June 1995 and January 1997, Contour Hardening Inc. had a 300% growth period. In 2002, sales were $11

This married father of two is also an avid race enthusiast and in 1997, for the first time in racing history, advanced hardening and process control technology was used, resulting in a first and second place win at the Indianapolis 500. Arie Luyendyk crossed the finish line first and Scott Goodyear crossed second, both, using Contour Hardening’s patented gears, which are stronger, lighter than and twice as strong as the industry standards. In 2001, CHI sponsored driver Sam Hornish, Jr. of Panther Racing who in 2001 won 3 IRL races and the 2001 IRL Championship. CHI’s gear designs and induction gear hardening can be found in CART, Score (off-highway series) and FIA sanctioned race vehicles.

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2015 Inductees Mr. Pierre Leroy received his undergraduate degree from the University of Michigan, followed by an MBA from the University of Chicago, where he graduated in the top 10% of his class. He was then hired by Goldman Sachs and worked in New York, where he had the opportunity to learn from Robert (Bob) Rubin, former Treasury Secretary. He transferred to the Chicago office, which was headed by Henry (Hank) Paulson, also a former Treasury Secretary.

Later he joined Deere & Company in Moline, Illinois, where he served in numerous financial positions: Director of Finance for Europe, Africa and the Middle East; Treasurer; Vice President and Treasurer, responsible for all strategic planning and acquisitions at Deere; Chief Financial Officer, where he retained responsibility for strategic planning and acquisitions. He was promoted to President of Worldwide Construction & Forestry, and then given additional responsibility as President of the Global Parts Division.

In 2012 Mr. Leroy became the CEO and Executive Chairman of Vigilant Solutions, a data collection and analysis company.

Vigilant is a privately held corporation serving law enforcement agencies such as the FBI, US Marshal Service as well as local law enforcement departments.

Recently Mr. Leroy founded The Pierre Group LLC, a boutique strategic consulting firm. It is arguably one of the most expensive consulting firms, aimed at serving new businesses, (where the Group accepts stock as payment for its services,) and companies needing to revamp their strategy in light of the digital transformation.

Mr. Leroy has served on the Board of Directors Capital One Financial since 2005. Other publicly held companies on which he served on the Board of Directors include Fortune Brands (Beam), United rental services (RSC) Acco Brands and Nuveen Investments. During his tenure on these boards he has served as Chairman of the Compensation Committee, the Governance Committee and Lead Director.

Mr. Leroy has received a number of commendations in business and his volunteer activities. Among them being named one of the 75 most powerful Blacks in business in the United States.

Mr. Stecko is Chairman of the Board of Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) which is a leading producer of corrugated packaging products and uncoated paper in the United States. PCA operates eight paper mills and 94 corrugated products plants in 26 states.

Mr. Stecko retired as CEO of PCA in July 2010, after serving as Chairman and CEO since 1999.

A native of McKees Rocks, Pennsylvania, Mr. Stecko graduated with a B.S. degree in Metallurgy from Penn State University. He spent the first 10 years of his career working in R & D at Westinghouse’s Bettis Atomic Power Laboratory.

He joined International Paper in 1977 where he rose to the rank of Vice President, Coated, Bristols & Converting Papers.

In 1993 he joined Tenneco, a conglomerate, as President and Chief Executive Officer of PCA, a wholly owned subsidiary of Tenneco. In 1998 he was named Chief Operating Officer of Tenneco and in 1999 remained at PCA as Chairman and CEO when the company was sold by Tenneco to a private equity firm before emerging as a public company in 2000.

Robert B. Nagel is a founding partner and currently Chairman of CEO Partners, Inc., an independent management consulting firm specializing in the foodservice industry. The company provides strategic business counsel to CEOs and senior management, primarily in areas of integration and management of acquired companies, business unit strategy, supply chain efficiency, and shareholder value improvement.

In the past, Nagel has served numerous positions with various companies. Nagel was the President of Peapod Delivery Services, the leading computer-based online grocery shopping and delivery company, serving over 100,000 members in the United State. Nagel negotiated operating and marketing agreements with key supermarket chains in each city to expand Peapod’s service. Peapod started with private equity capital and subsequently raised additional capital through an initial public offering of stock.

In 1991 Nagel was a Principal at A.T. Kearney, Inc. During his 5 years with Kearney, he completed over 30 projects for clients including manufacturers, distributors, and foodservice operating companies.

Nagel was the Vice President of Management and Organization Development at Kraft General Foods where he helped guide the integration of food companies following acquisition by Philip Morris of Kraft, General Foods, and Oscar Mayer companies. His responsibilities included corporatewide executive training and development, organization design, succession planning, university recruiting, performance management systems, and executive outplacement.

Nagel held several positions at Kraft Food Services group. Nagel served as the Vice President and General Manager-East, Kraft Foodservice Group (renamed Alliant) were he built this division from $300 million to $1.1 billion in sales through acquisition and internal growth. As Vice President, Marketing. Nagel introduced a number of innovations in foodservice marketing, including Restaurant Insights, a videotaped news magazine, and KraftLink, the first electronic order entry system in the foodservice industry.

Nagle was also the Vice President, Marketing and R&D, Lily-Tulip Cup Corporation.

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