O M I C R O N D E LTA K A P PA
T HE L E ADER SPRING 2019
Catching up with former
ODK MEMBERS
Forging
ODKONNECTONS
Spotlight on
ODK ALUMNI
T H E N E W S L E T T E R O F T H E S I G M A C I R C L E AT T H E U N I V E R S I T Y O F M A R Y L A N D
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MESSAGE FROM THE CIRCLE COORDINATOR By Brooke Supple Hello Sigma Circle Alums! Greetings from College Park! Hope all is well wherever you are! It was a confusing winter with a little snow and ice sprinkled among some 60 and 70 degree days. Construction is buzzing on campus - the Iribe Center opened this semester and the Cole Field House complex is coming along. There is activity on every corner as the campus prepares for the arrival of the Purple Line in the next two years. In December, we were so grateful to welcome our new coordinator Sarah Williamson. Sarah joined our team from Resident Life and is already up to speed on all things ODK. She joined Dean Chang, Zimri Diaz and me on Team ODK!! It has been a busy spring so far for ODK. We had a spirited selection meeting in February discussing 260 applicants. We selected a robust group of undergraduate members, honorary, and graduate students. March was also exciting with a big ODK lecture event. On March 28th, the Drury G. Bagwell ODK Lecture co-sponsored SEE Hear the Turtle featuring Aly Raisman, Olympic gymnast, gold medalist, and sexual assault prevention advocate. She is an incredible example of the Athletics pillar! We are fortunate to be able to use our lecture series programs to celebrate and highlight our five pillars. Thanks to all who continue to support ODK through their time and generous financial gifts. We had a successful Giving Day at UMD on March 6th, 2019 and ODK alums were some of the leading gift participants! Also, please save the date for the 21st anniversary of Maryland Day on April 27th, 2019 from 10:00 am-4:00 pm – as always, join us at the ODK Fountain to watch adorable children collect commemorative floating turtles. We also hope to see you at our annual Homecoming Leadership Celebration on November 2nd, 2019! Brooke L. Supple ODK Circle Coordinator
Spring 2019 Executive Officers
Kevin Li Events Coordinator
Jacq Deprey Digital Communications
Doron Tadmor President
Maria Viera Communications Coordinator
Dr. Brooke Supple Circle Coordinator
Jeff O’Neal Vice President
Ariana Riske Public Relations Coordinator
Dr. Dean Chang Faculty Advisor
Elizabeth Arentz Philanthropy & Community Service Coordinator
Alix Gilbert Membership Coordinator
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MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT By Doron Tadmor 20’ Greetings ODKers, We are not sure where the time went – but the spring semester is well underway, and it is an exciting season for the Sigma Circle! The Sigma Circle remains vibrant, undertaking transformative initiatives this year to improve the experience of every member and applicant. Together, our Executive Board is working hard to deliver on this great promise, ensuring the next 90 years of the Sigma Circle are just as good as the last! We recognized 42 new members - 39 undergraduates, and three honorary members - this semester for their hard work and distinguished contributions to this campus. Their credentials are beyond phenomenal, and inducting these new members was certainly the highlight of our Spring. Get to know of few of them throughout this issue! As we approach the close of another great academic year, our Executive Board has been hard at work developing new programming and initiatives for our members to ensure that our organization is not just bigger, but also better than ever before. ODK Events are already in full swing this semester. We kicked things off with our ODKrushes Gift Exchange at Selections. Meanwhile, we co-sponsored an event with Student Entertainment Events and brought Olympic gold medalist Aly Raisman to UMD to speak about her experiences being an Olympic athlete and standing up for sexual assault survivors! Our ODK Happy Hour went off without a hitch, and members of all kinds from alumni to students enjoyed networking with one another! Setting out to empower members and enable greater cooperation between ODKers, we have been brainstorming ways to bring ODK to our members and their student groups. We envision ODK becoming an organization that is more immersed and involved in the UMD community in order to create a positive impact on our campus. For the last 90 years, Omicron Delta Kappa’s Sigma Circle has been the premier student group at the University of Maryland - and it will continue to be so for many, many more! We are now laying the groundwork for a new and improved ODK, and I could not be more grateful for your continued interest in and support of the work we are doing! I hope to see you at Maryland Day on April 27th! Sincerely, Doron Tadmor ODK Sigma Circle President
Hear the Turtle: Aly Raisman By Kevin Li ’19
Hey there! My name is Kevin Li and I am the current Events and Lectures Director for ODK as well as the current Comedy Director for Student Entertainment Events (SEE). I am extremely passionate about events and event planning because for me, people attend an event for a common purpose. This may seem simple, but I think it goes further than people perceive. At an event, cultural and social barriers begin to break down and attending an event is all that matters. It no longer matters if the person next to you is a different race or a different gender, all that matters is that you are sharing a common purpose and that is powerful to open minds and open hearts. Especially with comedy, I believe sharing laughter is one of the most powerful forces in the world to usher change. An event is where connections are made and communities are discovered to make people feel less alone in the world. SEE has an important role with this kind of power at the University of Maryland, planning a wide range of events from concerts, comedy shows, poetry slams, drag shows, recess events, movies, and so much more. We provide a platform for members of the UMD community to discover role models and assist them in finding an escape from the stressful life of being in higher education whether as a student or a staff/faculty member. Our mission statement even states that we are producing and supporting events that entertain, enhance, and inspire a diverse campus culture at the University of Maryland. Diversity is especially important with the recent campus atmosphere and we hope to highlight and embrace people from all walks of life and give them a space to feel welcome. ODK and SEE have had a special opportunity to collaborate this semester to bring Aly Raisman, team captain of the gold medal winning U.S. Olympic Women’s Gymnastics teams in 2012 and 2016, on March 28th, 2019. The event was also sponsored by Voices of Social Change and UMD Athletics. Raisman spoke deeply about her success as an Olympian, as well as the struggles she faced as a female athlete and standing up for survivors of sexual assault. A majority of college students are affected by sexual harassment and sexual assault and Aly is one of the major role models for speaking up and standing up to harassers. There was an introductory speech, a moderated discussion by Christina Moore, the lectures director of SEE, followed by an audience 3 | ODK Sigma Circle THE LEADER
Q&A. A variety of questions were asked such as: “What was it like being the leader and experienced member of the 2016 [Olympic gymnastics] team?” and “What has being in this spotlight [for sexual assault survivors] taught you and why were you so motivated to speak up during that time and
Aly Raisman addresses the crowd at SEE’s Hear the Turtle event.
since?” Aly responded with anecdotes about the team calling her their “mom” as she led the team and how the issue is “so much bigger than [herself].” So many individuals suffer from sexual abuse and “everyone’s story matters.” Overall, we are so glad to have brought a superstar like Aly Raisman to UMD and partnered with SEE to make it happen. Having been involved with SEE for over two and a half years, I have been able to see it evolve and grow as a professional organization and how the vision has changed. There have been drastic movements towards “programming with purpose” and achieving a balance of diverse events and entertaining events. This year has been especially great for SEE with Ali Wong, a woman of color, headlining the Homecoming Comedy Show (the first time a woman has headlined the show) and selling out over 3400 tickets. Along with selling out Fallapalooza for the first time in years with Quinn XCII, hosting our second annual Drag Show, and bringing Antoni Porowski of Queer Eye. Diversity has always been one of our main points of our vision but it has especially been put into action this year. Even as I graduate this year, I am very excited for what SEE has to offer in the future because I know they are always looking for ways to better the UMD community and I hope ODK alumni come back to “SEE” what’s going on!
Introductions to our new ODK Executive Board Members
My name is Alix Gilbert, and I am a senior pursuing degrees in Instrumental Music Education and Flute Performance! After graduation, I would like to work as high school music teacher and one day, pursue a PhD in Music Education.
Hi! My name is Ariana Riske and I am junior pursuing a degree in Operations Management & Business Analytics and Marketing. Originally from Boston, MA, I chose to attend Maryland because it combined the big school feel I loved and the opportunities of a city.
As a student performer at UMD, I have worked with the University Band, University Jazz Band, Wind Ensemble, Wind Orchestra, Symphony Orchestra, OperaTerps pit, numerous chamber music ensembles, and the Basketball Pep Band! In addition, I’ve been so fortunate to spend four seasons with the Mighty Sound of Maryland marching band and to serve as the Piccolo Section Leader for three years. I am also the Vice President of Ritual for Sigma Alpha Iota, International Professional Music Fraternity for Women. Through my degree program, I have been honored to give back to the local musical community, especially by interning and volunteering at schools in Anne Arundel, Howard, Montgomery, and Prince George’s Counties and by conducting research with doctoral candidates for the Society for Music Teacher Education. As the newly appointed Membership and Induction Coordinator for the Sigma Circle, I hope to make our next induction ceremony and reception as special and as memorable as possible! I would love nothing more than to contribute to a day that truly thanks and honors the incredible leaders on this campus for all they do.
From the moment I stepped foot on campus, I have tried not to say no to a single opportunity. Three years later this has led to a diverse range of experiences. Some of the most impactful have included my time in the QUEST Honors Program. QUEST, Quality Enhancement Systems and Teams, is a multidisciplinary program which combines business, engineering, and computer science students and educates students in systems thinking and process improvement. In addition to QUEST, I am a part of the Strategic Design and Innovation Program which teaches students how to integrate design thinking into strategic business decisions. This program allows me to combine my passion for design with solving complex business problems. I am also involved in the Entrepreneurship and Innovation Program, the University Student Judiciary Board, Pi Sigma Epsilon, the Smith Undergraduate Student Association, and the Dean’s Student Advisory Board. In my future, I hope to combine my love for design and creative thinking with business solutions in a strategy consulting role.
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Alumni Spotlight: Vaughn Ryan Midder By Maria Viera ’19
Vaughn Ryan Midder is a 2014 University of Maryland graduate. A fellow theatre major, Vaughn was inducted to the Sigma Circle in 2013 and served as Communications Chair on the executive board during his last year. Currently, Vaughn works mostly in theatre roles in the DMV area. I had the opportunity to speak with Vaughn about his experience at UMD and professionally while discussing the importance of theatre in today’s society.
M: What are the biggest differences between practicing theatre in college and the professional world? V: In the professional world, you have to be much more proactive than in college; there is no wall that lets you know what shows are being cast. It’s a transition from a microcosm to reality. Everyone doesn’t know the last show you did or how good you are at something. Branding yourself becomes essential to how you promote yourself to the world. M: What does it mean to be a leader in the performing arts? V: Art is a tool that you can use to entertain people or give voice to a community that doesn’t always get heard or is marginalized. If you are a leader in the arts, you speak for those that aren’t normally allowed to speak, or you work on finding ways to let those communities speak. As mental health awareness is becoming a priority in our daily lives, as artists, the nature of our work makes us well-equipped to initiate those important conversations.
Vaughn Midder ’14 continues to be a leader in the arts.
M: What sparked your interest in theatre? V: I was a movie buff growing up and that translated into my love of acting. Growing up, I was looking forward to going to college because I was finally going to be able to study how to act. Watching Sidney Poitier in A Raisin in the Sun sealed the deal for me and showed me what about acting drove me to pursue it – it’s a tool used to pursue empathy. M: What was your first professional job as an actor? V: My first job out of college was an understudy for a production at Studio Theatre which allowed me to get my feet wet and use the skills learned in the classroom in the rehearsal room. I was able to see the way other actors were using or not using skills learned in school. The School of Theatre at UMD (TDPS) made sure we knew standards of professionalism in rehearsal rooms, auditions, backstage, etc. 5 | ODK Sigma Circle THE LEADER
Additionally, I am always impressed by artists who apply for government grants and create their own projects. Creating your own work is our generation’s “go to” now; between Netflix and other media platforms, leaders are creating their own shows and theatre companies. M: Why do we do theatre? What purpose does it serve in society? Why is it important? V: Theatre is meant to teach how to be the best citizen one can be and encourage others to be a part of the larger community. As artists, we tell you a story with the hope that you’ll make a decision about right and wrong and realize what we are capable of as a society. Leigh Smiley (the artistic director at TDPS) would always say, “theatre is the act of holding a mirror up to society.” The theatre gives us a safe space to explore issues of society and allows pictures, words, or moments to seep into people’s minds and remember them once they move away from the world of the theatre. At its essence, theatre teaches how to be empathetic, how to stand and walk in someone else’s shoes. M: What was your favorite show while at UMD? V: It had to be the first show in which I had a principal role, In the Red and Brown Water,
directed by Scot Reese. It was a coming of age piece giving voice to students of color and providing an authentic space to share a part of my community. M: What has been one of your favorite experiences professionally?
V: One of my favorite experiences was playing Benny in In the Heights at the Gala Hispanic Theatre. This version of the show was 25% English and 75% Spanish. Telling that story in the nation’s capital was an empathy marathon.
A Closer Look at Vaughn’s Work
Puppeteer in Avenue Q. Photo by Stan Barough.
Playing the role of Hanschen Rilow in Spring Awakening directed by Brian MacDevitt.
Playing Benny in In the Heights at Gala Hispanic Theatre.
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The Year of Immigration By Alix Gilbert ’20
The University of Maryland has deemed the 2018-2019 school year the “Year of Immigration,” an initiative which aims to bring awareness to the lives and struggles of immigrants, global migrants, and refugees in an effort to create a more inclusive community and to celebrate the diversity on campus and in surrounding areas. This commemorative year aligns with UMD’s general mission to prepare students for an increasingly global society, particularly by focusing on three main themes: conversation, community, and culture. The conversation component focuses on educational opportunities including lectures, discussions, and projects that can deepen student knowledge and awareness. The “Year of Immigration” has sparked the creation of new courses within Immigration and Migration Studies and has even developed several Education Abroad and Global Classroom programs further. The community aspect of the “Year of Immigration” is designed to provide members 7 | ODK Sigma Circle THE LEADER
of the UMD community with opportunities to engage with the international community surrounding the campus. UMD’s Office of Community Engagement has been hosting a series of events and workshops related to translation/interpretation and civil rights issues, and several departments on campus have come together to create UndocuTerps, a student organization which provides support for undocumented students at UMD. The cultural element is designed to celebrate international communities and cultures and to recognize the contributions of immigrants, migrants, and refugees to our campus artistic, musical, and culinary communities. From UMD Dining Services providing themed food specials throughout the year to MilkBoy Arthouse and the Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center sponsoring diverse performances, the cultural piece of the “Year of Immigration” has reached every corner of campus. The Clarice, and the School of Music in particular,
have taken a special interest in the “Year of Immigration.” The Maryland Opera Studio is in the midst of its Kurt Weill Festival (supported generously by The Kurt Weill Foundation for Music), which aims to celebrate the works of composer Kurt Weill, a German-American immigrant. This festival began with a massive joint performance of the semi-staged oratorio, The Road of Promise, by the Opera Studio, Symphony Orchestra (UMSO), and Concert Choir. Throughout the fall, this festival included performances by every major ensemble in the School of Music and even featured guest artists and post-concert conversations with musicologists and immigrant musicians. This spring, the Maryland Opera Studio will present two of Weill’s major works, Mahagonny Songspiel, and Zaubernacht, which will feature dancers from the School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies. The University of Maryland Wind Orchestra (UMWO), under the direction of Dr. Michael Votta and various graduate conducting students, has also taken a special interest in the “Year of Immigration.” Throughout the entire 2018-2019 performance season, UMWO has played music almost exclusively written by immigrant, migrant, and refugee composers, including more well-known artists like Paul Hindemith and lesser known artists like Xi Wang and Henk Badings. UMWO has also committed to recognizing the diversity within the School of Music itself, pairing musical performances with visual art installations projected during pieces to showcase family photos and written sentiments from members of the ensemble. The University of Maryland has surely been successful in celebrating the diverse international community on campus and in the neighborhoods that surround it, and the School of Music has made special efforts to recognize the contributions of immigrants, migrants, and refugees to the world of music. There’s only a few months left in the “Year of Immigration,” but there are still so many conversations, community engagement activities, and cultural celebrations ahead!
The Year of Immigration: Upcoming Events Photo Exhibition: El Braceros March 5th-May 5th, 2019
The Latin American Studies Center and the Department of Spanish and Portuguese host a photography exhibit, in collaboration with the Archivo General de la Nación, the Centro Nacional para la Preservación del Patrimonio Cultural Ferrocarrilero, and the Museo Nacional de los Ferrocarriles Mexicanos, and with support from the Pepsi Enhancement Fund.
Immigration: Reality/Deception, Action/Reaction Dialogue April 2nd, 2019
The University Libraries present an Interdisciplinary Dialogue event, concurrent with the “Year of Immigration,” focused on fostering a more connected and inclusive community through open dialogue and action.
Social Justice Day April 11th, 2019
The University of Maryland will host its 3rd annual Social Justice Day on Thursday, April 11th, 2019. The day will include activities focused on this year’s campus-wide theme of Immigration, Migration and Refugee issues. Join us for a special Keynote and Book Signing with actress, activist and author Diane Guerrero, 5:30 P.M. to 7 P.M. ***All events taken from University of Maryland’s Year of Immigration Website THE LEADER ODK Sigma Circle | 8
Congratulations Fall 2018 Inductees!
This past fall, the Sigma Circle inducted 61 new members into its ranks. The Fall 2018 class was a talented group with outstanding achievements in all five areas of campus. Congratulations are in order for these new accomplished Omicron Delta Kappa members: Blanca Arriola Palma Amelia Avis Tolulope Awosika Joseph Bailey Vania Beltran Eli Berger Emily Berry Mary Boyle Joseph Caudill Abigail Cerciello Nelson Chen Maria Cortes Laura Cross Juliette Ducasse Gideon Epstein Savannah Gaines Bryan Gallion Amanda Giordano Ryan Goldberg William Green Erin Hill Shannon Hayes Christina Hnatov Laura Hood
Harry Huntley Mary Hummel Amy Iandiorio Pamela Kekst Lee Kirshenboim Daniel Klawson Andy Kuo Jacob Lapidus Hannah Lee Catherine Liu Matthew Marcus Mario Menendez Julia Mikolajczak Varun Mohan Daniel Morrison Hannah Palmer Justin Pan Nina Parekh Michael Pique Sara Pohland David Polefrone Manaahil Rao Benjamin Reichard Christine Rhee
Grace Riley Ariana Riske Julia Roh Gary Rome Barret Rus Patrick Saumell Ankit Sheth David Stein Mark Stewart Robin Sultan Justin Tabatabai Alexander Tran Cathelyn Wang Sydney Wess Jason H. Williams Martin Wollesen Kristin Woo Adam Wright Aaron Yang Sophie Yang Douglas Yeager Berwin Yuan
Introducing the Spring 2019 ODK Class
On February 24th, the current members of the Sigma Circle met to select the Spring 2019 induction class. From among the many highly qualified applicants, 42 new members were selected. Congratulations, Sigma Circle Spring 2019 Inductees! Daniel Alpert Shereen Ashai Lauren Baker Megan Berry Alec Boyle Joseph Breeden Devin Cain Praneeth Chandu Joshua Cocker Kelsey Cummings Logan Dechter Joseph Deng Matthew Di Rosa Kristen Edwards
Rachel Hanrahan Adam Hemmeter Sasha Kahn Sharon Kirkland-Gordon Nipun Kottage Ireland Lesley Deanna Magro Jenna Marcus Melanie McLean Kathleen McTighe Paula Molina Acosta Julia Novick Maylin Odenthal Rahila Olanrewaju
Christopher Palting Lillianna Pedersen Sahana Rao David Rekhtman Parker Rist David Rosenstein Jessica Roffe Sydney Roston Alexandra Schroeder Gurbani Singh Amanda Stavisky Sarah-Leah Thompson Sashank Thupukari Colleen Wright-Riva
New Look for The Leader! If you have received the The Leader anytime since the fall of 2005, you likely have noticed the royal blue title on the front page and the ODK key in the upper corner. The Leader is the semi-annual newsletter of the ODK Sigma Circle, and it was in dire need of a face lift. The new version you are currently reading features the new ODK national logo, more colors and a more contemporary look. Let us know your thoughts at odk@umd.edu. 9 | ODK Sigma Circle THE LEADER
Fall 2018 Inductees
Get a closer look at the Fall 2018 inductees. This class features students acheiving in all five pillars. Here is a quick look at some of the impressive statistics.
272 61
Applicants
3.849 Average GPA
Selected
11 Founders of New Organizations 27 Presidents 30 Vice Presidents
10
Students with a 4.0
44
Intramurals or Club Sports
Maryland Images
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17
Service Volunteers
Greek Life Members
23
10
Band or ochestra members
Alternative Break Participants
6
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ODK Leader of The Year: Rick Mikulis By Ariana Riske ’20
Founded in 1914, Omicron Delta Kappa (ODK) seeks to recognize leaders across various aspects of their campus involvements. One’s candidacy is evaluated on ODK’s five pillars: Scholarship; Athletics; Campus or Community Service, Social, and Religious Activities, and Campus Government; Journalism, Speech, and the Mass Media; and the Creative and Performing Arts.
could not have done it alone. He emphasizes that formalized training has been critical to his development, and “leadership skills can be learned from books and from teachers.” In his case, MLEAD, Leadership Maryland, or Maryland Leadership Workshops (three distinct organizations, he notes) have all helped him develop a strong foundation to answer the question, “What does a good leader look like?” After learning and understanding leadership theory, he’s found great success applying and refining these practices into the groups he leads.
The ODK Sigma Circle has recognized promising University of Maryland leaders for nearly a century and helped them grow accordingly by providing them with the resources and network needed to see them succeed. Recently recognized as the Col. J. Logan Schutz Omicron Delta Kappa Leader of the Year, Rick Mikulis exemplifies ODK’s values through his campus-wide involvements and enthusiasm for driving change in the organization with which he affiliates. Mikulis, a senior, will be graduating with a B.S. in Management and B.A. in Government and Politics with a Minor in Public Leadership, and an extensive list of extracurricular involvements under his belt (including Kappa Omega Alpha, Mockappella, Honors College Student Advisory Board, Maryland Leadership Workshops, and more). He notes that Resident Hall Association (RHA) and National Residence Hall Honorary (NRHH) have played two of the biggest roles in shaping his leadership development. From early in his freshman year, Mikulis always gravitated towards the idea of representing populations, whether he spoke on behalf of his residence hall or the entire UMD on-campus population (over 12,000 students). This practice of justifying his actions to the groups he serves bolstered his motivation to continue seeking opportunities where he would make an impact. While many would recognize that experience has played a role in how well-defined his leadership structure is, Mikulis notes that he 11 | ODK Sigma Circle THE LEADER
After spending his four undergraduate years in nearly a dozen recognizable capacities, Mikulis elaborated on how he defines leadership: “I believe leaders are those who empower members of groups to maximize their strengths and unite to accomplish a common task. Good leadership isn’t the same thing as just being a hard worker. In fact, it has nothing to do with one’s personal accomplishments; it’s about figuring out how to get one’s team to produce their best work.” Mikulis spends a lot of his time giving back to the UMD community at large, and joining Omicron Delta Kappa has given him the opportunity to connect with leaders from diverse backgrounds. “Having such a large network of leaders on campus shows me how much untapped potential there is in collaborating with others.” Rick mentions that being in ODK has challenged him to begin taking the initiative in creating collaboration opportunities with leaders of clubs, governing
bodies, sports teams, performance groups, and dozens of other notable involvements. In addition to collaborating, through his involvement in ODK, he has been able to contribute to the development of even better leaders in the future. ODK’s Sigma Circle is extremely lucky to have leaders like Rick Mikulis as such an active member. ODK looks forward to watching all the paths you continue to lead, Rick!
Welcome our Newest Stewards of the Fountain By Elizabeth Arentz ’19
Our most recent Stewards of the Fountain include the 2018-2019 ODK Sigma Circle Executive Board! This executive board, like those in the past, is comprised of an impressive group of University of Maryland students. We each hold many titles on our campus and have accomplished many feats during our time here at the University of Maryland. From Student Government Association’s Chief of Staff to a Stage Manager of Main Stage and Second Season productions at the Clarice, a former President for the Travel Table Tennis team, the person in charge of running a 200 person Smith School trip to New York City, a former President of Engineers Without Borders, a two term President of the National Association of Music Education, a Resident Assistant and President
of Order of Omega Greek Leadership Honors Society, we make up a great representation of the leaders that are inducted into ODK both new and old. Our executive board has managed to do all of this and continue to develop ODK over our term, fueled by 8AM meetings and Shoppers donuts. Becoming a Steward of the Fountain is more than just a monetary donation to an organization that has impacted each of our lives tremendously, but also a symbol of the impact we, as an executive board, have had on our campus community and the countless University of Maryland students and alumni that have crossed our paths. We, as an executive board, recognize the importance of investing in the future of ODK and the future leaders that will come out of the University of Maryland. We are incredibly excited to become Stewards of the Fountain! What does being a Steward of the Fountain actually mean? It means over the next five years we will give a combined donation of over $5000. We can choose which scholarship or fund we want to allocate the money to on an individual basis. Some members plan to donate to the induction fund, which helps support students who cannot meet the financial burden of induction fees. While others plan to donate to the lecture fund. This fund gives to events like the Aly Raisman speaking engagement, integrating learning outside of a classroom setting. We are very excited about becoming Stewards of the Fountain and see our donation as investment in the current and future of ODK. As much of the board consists of seniors, it is a wonderful way to cement our impact and committment over the past two years to an organization which has helped us grow, develop, and achieve.
Members of the 2018-2019 ODK Executive Board.
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ODK 2018 DONOR HONOR ROLL We are so grateful for all of our alumni and friends who support the Sigma Circle of Omicron Delta Kappa. Thank you for all of your continued involvement and support.
STEWARD OF THE FOUNTAIN SOCIETY Phil Aronson Dru Bagwell Brian Bayly and Susan Bayly Kyle Beardsley James E. Bond D. Stuart Bowers Sue Briggs Kenneth Brown Adam Chepenik Zimri Diaz Devin Ellis The Honorable Gordon England Terry Flannery William Fourney Eric S. Francis Michael Freiman Susan Wachs Goldberg and Bob Goldberg Barry Gossett Lance Governale Marc Greenberg Alden Gross Jeff Hathaway Rick Jaklitsch The Kenny Family Kelly Kish Nick Kovalakides Kevin Kruger Phil Livingston Founders Circle (Gifts of $1,000 or more) Mr. Philip S. Aronson Dr. Kenneth G. Brown and Dr. Amy L. Kristof-Brown Mr. Adam B. Chepenik Mr. Devin H. Ellis Dr. Teresa M. Flannery Dr. Kelly A. Kish Mr. Douglas S. Mintz and Mrs. Hillary C. Mintz Mrs. Dawn Korryn Nichols Mr. Khalil M. Pettus Mr. Carl E. Tretter The Princeton Review Mr. Jason A. Ward and Mrs. Joana C. Ward Mr. Bruce J. Winter and Mrs. Sarita Winter Leaders Circle (Gifts of $500 or more) Ms. Adrienne P. Baer Mr. Jeffrey M. Bonner Mr. Carlo Colella and Mrs. Sally S. Colella Mr. Ralph W. Crosby 13 | ODK Sigma Circle THE LEADER
Paul Mandell and Lisa Mandell Deven McGraw Joan Meixner Hillary Cherry Mintz and Doug Mintz Ann Tatsios Mowrey Dawn Nichols 2012-2013 ODK Executive Officers 2014-2015 ODK Executive Officers 2016-2017 ODK Executive Officers James Osteen Khalil Pettus Caroline Carrick Pisano Philip Rever James Rychner Phil Schneider and Joyce Schneider Mark Sobel Marc Solomon Bob Stumpff Brooke Supple and Matt Supple Lee Thornton Joseph Tydings Jason Ward and Joana Ward Joel Willcher Wayne Willoughby and Gail Smelkinson Willoughby Bruce J. Winter Eric Young and Julia Young Terry Zacker and John Zacker
Mr. Richard T. Koffenberger and Mrs. Linda A. Koffenberger Ms. Deven C. McGraw Ms. Deborah L. Potter, P.A. Mr. James J. Rychner Mrs. Tania M. Turano Dr. John D. Zacker and Dr. Terry Y. Zacker Supporters Circle (Gifts of $100 or more) Mr. Dirk L. Allen Mr. Thomas C. Antisdel Mr. Lance W. Billingsley Ms. Samantha E. Bingaman James E. Bond, Esq. Ms. Alexandra K. Boukhvalova Mr. Richard Bourne Mr. Andrew B. Cahoon Mr. James D. Chambers and Mrs. Eunice A. Chambers Mr. Wesley M. Chin and Mrs. Jo Ann D. Chin Dr. Linda M. Clement Mrs. Karen K. DeMatteo Mr. Zimri A. Diaz Mr. Myron A. Dutterer
Dr. Edward L. Fink and Dr. Deborah Cai Mr. Michael D. Fontz Ms. Emily A. Fraik Mr. Eric S. Francis Mr. Michael J. Freiman Robert M. Gagnon, P.E., SET, FSFPE Jared B. Goldberg, M.D. and Ms. Justine Young Mrs. Susan W. Goldberg Ms. Catherine M. Hamel Richard H. Hunn, M.D. and Mrs. Michele Barone Hunn Ms. Christine O. Kenny Mr. Edmund J. Kenny and Mrs. Brooke S. Kenny Mr. Robert Kenny Mr. Daniel C. King and Mrs. Daria King Ms. Kelly Lincoln-Falcone Mr. Ronald F. Mace and Mrs. Sally A. Mace Mr. Trey R. Mason Mr. Richard H. Melnick and Mrs. Gay E. S. Melnick Ms. Sarah E. Niezelski Mr. Miles Ross Patterson, Jr. Dr. Don C. Piper and Ms. Rowena W. Piper Nicole R. Pollard, Esq.
Mr. Praneet S. Puppala Mr. Richard T. Race and Mrs. Suzanne A. Race Mrs. Calliopi S. Ratcliff Mr. Robert B. Schaftel Mrs. Betsy W. Thomas Ms. Tessa M. Trach Ms. Chetachi C. Ukejianya Ms. Rebecca A. Weir Mr. Alexander R. Wilson Ms. Kiera E. Zitelman Members Circle (Gifts of $50 or more) Dr. Salah M. Al-Abbadi Ms. Adrienne W. Athanas and Mr. Toby Linden Dr. Drury G. Bagwell, Jr. Mr. Henri D. Bartholomot Mr. James L. Beard Ms. Nazar Bedi Mrs. Lisa D. Berglund Mrs. Melanee M. Bryant Dr. Erik Page Bucy Mr. Stephen D. Dubnoff Mr. Eric B. Eisenstein and Mrs. Valerie Kipnis Eisenstein Mr. Paul Evasick and Mrs. Charlotte Evasick Mrs. Eleanor H. Fields Mr. Christopher D. Frye COL Bruce J. Gold Mr. Joseph P. Harr Ms. Katrina L. Hauprich Mr. Gregory D. Hollen
Alan I. Kirschbaum, P.E. Ms. Samantha R. Levy Ms. Alexandra C. Mathers Ms. Joan Meixner Mr. A. Howard Metro and Mrs. Sharon J. Metro Ms. Roz C. Moore Ms. Melissa R. Nathanson COL Nicholas C. Nicholas, USAF, Ret. Ms. Lauren A. Norris Mr. John E. Prevar and Mrs. Pamela J. Prevar Mrs. Jill J. Rennenkampf Mrs. Jill R. Seidman Naseema B. Shafi, J.D. Miss Raakhee Sharma Ms. Victoria C. Shi Ms. Abigail Stephens Dr. Matthew L. Supple and Dr. Brooke L. Supple Dr. David B. Thaw Dr. Joseph B. Thomas, Jr. Mr. Dale E. Watson Mr. Alan J. Winters and Mrs. Renee S. Winters
Support the ODK Sigma Circle with a Corporate Sponsorship! Sponsorship benefits include: * Opportunity to network with ODK members and alumni as well as UMD campus leaders * Speaking opportunities * Recognition at the ODK Sigma Circle Induction Ceremonies & Receptions * Tabling at signature UMD events with access to thousands of UMD students * Inclusion in e-communications, social media, and printed materials * Logo exposure and brand awareness * Invitations to ODK Sigma Circle events and programs Thank you to all the Terps who supported the University of Maryland’s Giving Day! On March 6th, 2019, ODK alumni, students, parents, friends, faculty and staff came together to raise $4546 for our scholarships, awards, lectures, and programs.
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