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37����� Phi Delt Education: A year in review
42����� Foundation Annual Report
48����� $2 million gift from Maurice
and Dorothea Shaffer
Generous Phis
Building the Bond
Building
Scholarships
Helping Phis reach their dreams
Better
Phis
How Whole Man Scholarships
are shaping Phi Delta Theta
contents
The Scroll
Summer 2013 Volume CXXXVI, Number 1
Foundation Annual Report
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We have one word for the past year:
mo•men•tum. With your generosity, we are
well on our way to meeting a number of
our 2020 goals. Thank you again for all of
your support!
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Building Better Phis
friendship
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Turn to page 48 to learn about Shaffers’
gift, read the interview with Brother Ted
Lowrie, whose generosity will fund a
Whole Man Scholarship (WMS), and meet
two WMS winners from Butler University.
Phi Restauranteurs
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William Stitt and Michael McDearman are
just two Phis who turned their passion for
food into successful businesses. Following
their interviews is a directory of restaurants
where you can support your fellow brothers
who also are culinary minded.
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07…Stats
08…Chapter News
24…Club News
26…Phi Footnotes
34…Phi Sports
38…How to: Grill a steak in four steps
39…Fraternity News
41…Trustees Roundtable:
In their own words
58…Iron Phi: United in the Bond
60…Expansion
64…True Blue
66…Chapter Grand
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Luke M. Benfield
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Reporter
Jeffrey N. Davis
Executive Vice President
Robert A. Biggs
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(Georgia Southern ’76)
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Chris W. Brussalis
Associate Executive
Vice President
Sean S. Wagner
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Alumnus Ted Lowrie with the 2012 and 2013 Whole Man Scholarship winners, Joel
McVey and Ryan “Kit” Mohler, at Indiana Gamma. Photo copyright ©2012 D.A. Fleischer.
(Texas Tech ’60)
Business Manager
Robert A. Biggs
(Georgia Southern ’76)
Editorial Assistant
Kelly Derickson
Contributors
Jay Langhammer
D.A. Fleischer
Jennifer Taber
CG Marketing
Communications
(Allegheny ’87)
Morrison D. “Moe” Stevens
(Southern Indiana ’99)
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Giving kids a chance
General Council
Deadlines
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Phi Delt Education: A year in review
The Scroll
(Cal State-Northridge ’80)
rectitude
Service to others leads to friendship
Postmaster
(Ashland ’93)
learning
(Widener ’02)
Director of Chapter
Services
Jonathan C. Rogowski
(Miami-Ohio ’11)
Director of Communication
and Iron Phi
Steven J. Good
(Iowa State ’04)
(Mercer ’07)
(Monmouth ’10)
Director of Housing
and Insurance
Melanie Clayton
Business Controller
Tom Paquette
Phi Delta Theta Foundation
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President
Robert A. Biggs
(Southern Indiana ’10)
(Kettering ’12)
(Florida State ’12)
(Nebraska-Lincoln ’12)
Brandon Clark
(Northwest Missouri State ’12)
Andrew Carlson
(Syracuse ’12)
President Emeritus and
Historian:
Robert J. Miller
(New Mexico ’50)
Director of Annual Giving
Joan M. Schiml
Rick Goughneour
Director of Development
Douglas A. Sweeney
Ben Putano
Director of Stewardship
Linda R. Brattain
Matt Letcher
Development Officers
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(Robert Morris ’13)
(Kent State ’13)
(St. Louis ’13)
Director of Canadian Services
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(Dalhousie ’11)
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dividends. The overwhelming evidence from our experience continues to
present a clear case for our policy.
Consider the following:
• Since implementing alcohol-free housing, our organization has
undergone tremendous growth in the number of new members. This
indicates a renewed demand for a values-based organization from
college students.
• Not only has Phi Delta Theta expanded to many new campuses since
2000, we are currently welcomed and sought after by administrations that
recognize our Fraternity as a healthy, positive alternative.
• We’ve reduced our insurance premiums as a result of lower claims
and better risk management. In 1993, the Fraternity had 21 open
liability claims (including lawsuits). As the Alcohol-free Housing
Policy was implemented, claims steadily decreased. The money saved
from insurance costs has enabled the creation of other educational
programming activities designed to enhance the Phi Delt experience.
Building a Better Brotherhood:
Phi Delt 2020
T
his summer, I made a visit that most Phis wouldn’t imagine their
General Council President would ever make—the Sigma Alpha
Epsilon (SAE) Fraternity convention. You may wonder why on earth
the SAEs, who are often our inter-fraternal rivals on campus, would want
the Phi Delta Theta General Council President at their convention. The
answer is simple: They see our success and want to emulate it.
The SAEs, like many fraternities across the Greek world, are looking
hard at implementing Alcohol Free Housing; a change we made more
than a decade ago. I attended their convention to discuss the successes—
and the challenges and objections—we faced with alcohol-free housing.
Post-convention, I am sorry to say that SAE did not vote to approve AFH.
You may ask why, as I did, since they narrowly missed approving this
same initiative at their previous convention in 2011 and they continue
to experience many claims and pending lawsuits? Of course, this is a
complicated issue for any fraternity as there is certainly opposition to
maintaining old hard fought for traditions. SAE will have to sharpen its
pencil and find a way to educate underage undergraduates who have a vote
to continue to allow illegal drinking in their chapter houses.
I found many parallels with SAE as to the way we both operate our beloved
fraternities, and confirmed there are many fine inter-fraternal brothers. As a
final note, my inter-fraternal brothers couldn’t have been more gracious to
me, extending every courtesy possibly to make me feel welcome. I wish them
the best of luck for the safety and success of their fraternity.
I have to tip my hat to previous Council’s for making this courageous
move. Change is never easy, as our friends at SAE are experiencing, but
the leadership of this organization made a move that continues to pay
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I have other good news to report as we have less than half of the
biennium remaining:
• Our Foundation is having an amazing year, and you can read more
about their success, including a first-ever $2 million gift, on page 43.
Also highlighted are the hundreds of generous Phis who support the
great educational opportunities for our members. I look forward to
meeting some of the Whole Man Scholarship winners this summer at
the Kleberg Emerging Leaders Institute in Oxford.
• Our communication and brand development efforts continue to
progress. Later this year, we’ll unveil a new PhiDeltaTheta.org that will
allow us to do a better job of telling our story to current and prospective
members. We’ll begin filling the pipeline with potential new members
through more sophisticated marketing efforts. And, turning to more
traditional media, the magazine you now hold was honored by the
Fraternal Communications Association as an example of overall
excellence when compared with our peers in the Greek world. I
really want to thank the entire team who works on the publication,
in particular Rob Pasquinucci, Ashland, ’93, Scroll Editor, and Kelly
Derickson (and the now-retired Barb Cotterman before her) who do
much of the heavy lifting as editorial assistants.
We have many things to be proud of, but there’s still a lot to accomplish
in this biennium. The challenges facing the Greek world continue. In the
words of Founder Morrision, we must “guard against elation” and be ever
vigilant to protect our Fraternity from threats it faces while taking the risks
necessary to allow it to grow.
Thank you, Brothers, for making me forever proud to be a Phi!
Yours in the Bond,
Christopher A. Lapple (California State-Northridge ’80)
General Council President 2012–2014
Ohio Epsilon brothers after working to clean up the Kungle yard and garden, which is a passion of Penny’s. The chapter also helped raise funds to build a wheel chair ramp to enable Penny to
access outside and garden. Penny is one of six people in the U.S. to be afflicted with both ALS and MS.
Service to others leads to friendship
By Betsy Groton, Communications Intern
T
he word “brotherhood” means being there to support your
brothers in times of great success as well as times of great sorrow.
Brotherhood is more than simply joining a fraternity to make new
friends, to attend chapter events, or to have fun in college. Phi Delt men
understand the value of their relationships with their brothers, and the
importance of the bond they share with one another.
Phis have proven their loyalty and support by reaching out to other
brothers or community members, even if they have not been asked to do so
or if their support will go unrecognized. Our men are constantly exceeding
expectations and devoting themselves to the brotherhood. Recently, several
instances that illustrate the importance of the cardinal principle of Friendship
have been brought to our attention here at General Headquarters.
First, Jeff Kungle, an unaffiliated alumnus of the University of Akron,
wrote General Headquarters expressing his gratitude for the extreme and
unexpected kindness of four Phis from the Ohio Epsilon Chapter. Mr.
Kungle’s wife, Penny, is one of six people in the country who has been
living with Multiple Sclerosis and ALS. Four Phis, Tyler McCormick,
Zach Betscher, Brad Millard and Matt Cavallaro, presented the Kungle
family with a monetary gift from the chapter’s philanthropic efforts in
their community. Mr. Kungle anticipated that these men would greet
Penny hesitantly, but, to his surprise, the Phis, “demonstrated courage
and compassion far beyond their age. They listened with curiosity and
sympathy while at the same time provided concern and comfort for Penny
and [her] family. As if that wasn’t enough, a week later during a ceremony
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Missouri Eta at the Special Olympics Polar Bear Plunge supporting Team Tanner
where Penny was honored and inducted into the Copley High School
Hall of Fame, [the Kungle family] was amazed to see members of Phi
Delta Theta, Zach Betscher, Tommy Gilbride, Corey DeGirolamo and
Joey Mong among those present.” In his email, Mr. Kungle wrote, “It is
truly uplifting in today’s social climate to know
that there are still such amazing and respectful
young men like the ones of Phi Delta Theta.”
Secondly, we received a letter from Kathy Kelly,
a woman whose nephew, Tanner, has grown up
with autism. Ms. Kelly wrote us in regard to the
kindness and camaraderie of Missouri Eta at
Missouri Western University. One young man
from this chapter, Ethan Kelly, became a friend
and a role model for Tanner because of his
interest in assisting those with disabilities. At the Special Olympics Polar
Bear Plunge, Ms. Kelly was surprised and truly touched to see not only
Ethan, but many of his Phi Delt brothers ready to plunge into the freezing
cold water with “Team Tanner” printed across their chests. The Phis also
revealed a banner that said “Phi Delts plunge for Tanner.” Ms. Kelly was so
thankful for the compassion that these brothers demonstrated towards her
nephew, saying, “these men have embraced my family and me and for that
I am eternally grateful.” This simple selfless gesture made by the Missouri
Eta chapter drastically impacted Tanner’s life and his family’s lives.
Third, we learned that the New York Zeta chapter (Colgate University)
had shaved their heads to show their support for a brother who was
undergoing chemotherapy treatments. Brother Victor (“Vic”) Krivitski
was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer in December 2010, and learned
that he would need to receive three months of chemotherapy treatments
and chest surgery. A geology major, rugby player, member of the Colgate
Geological Society, WRCU radio host, and recruitment chair of Phi Delt,
Brother Vic was a highly active member on his campus and within Phi
Delta Theta. Throughout his hospital stay over winter break, his brothers
visited regularly, and made sure to keep his room crowded with friendship
and fond memories. “After a few brothers had shaved their heads, people
began realizing what an incredible show of solidarity it would be to grow the
movement. When brothers were given the choice to hold on to their luscious
locks or support their brother, we didn’t have to think twice,” said chapter
president, Andrew Wylie, ’12. According to Wylie, the brotherhood wanted
“to show Vic that we were standing with him and further demonstrate that
one man is no man.” The New York Zeta brothers exemplified what it truly
means to be a member of our fraternal brotherhood.
In addition, an alumnus of the New York Zeta Chapter, William (“Bill”)
Baker, ’70, became a good friend to Brother Vic during his time of need.
When Baker learned of Vic’s illness, he met the Krivitski family and opened
his home to them upon learning of their lengthy commute to the hospital.
Baker provided endless support for Vic and his family. They became not
so much alumnus and student, but more like roommates and best friends.
Baker also helped Vic’s fellow Phis travel to and from the hospital for visits.
After Vic’s death, Baker has gone above and beyond any request that we
could make of an alumnus, and his selflessness helped the entire chapter in
what was a very difficult time. Read more about Baker on page 26.
In March 2013, Ohio Lambda at Kent State
raised more than $6,575 at its third-annual
“Soberfest,” an alcohol-free “philanthroparty”
sponsored by Monster Energy. Traditionally, Ohio
Lambda has donated its proceeds—over $11,000—
to Iron Phi and the ALS Association. This year,
however, the brothers of Ohio Lambda focused
their efforts on being their brother’s keeper, and
elected to donate the proceeds to Brother Andrew
Chewning’s father David, who was recently
diagnosed with Stage IV lung cancer.
In a display of fraternity at its best, members and friends of Minnesota
Beta at Minnesota State University, Mankato sport shaved heads to
support the family of Brother Chad Ayshford, whose sister prepared to
take her battle with cancer to the next level.
Here at General Headquarters, these stories make us beam with pride that
we are a part of such an amazing organization. Your commitment to your
brotherhood, the cardinal principles, and your community is remarkable and
greatly appreciated. Continue spreading the beliefs of Phi Delta Theta, and
never forget that small acts of kindness and friendship can leave a very large
impression on the people around you.
“It is truly uplifting in today’s
social climate to know that
there are still amazing and
respectful young men like the
ones of Phi Delta Theta.”
—Jeff Kungle
STATS
80
Percent increase in
dollars received by
the Foundation
from
2011–2012.
$20
Million
The amount the Foundation
hopes to raise as part of the
Building on the Bond campaign.
100
The number of fully funded
Whole Man Scholarships
called for in the Phi Delt
2020 strategic plan.
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Betsy Groton was the spring 2013 communications intern. She is a Miami University Mass
Communications graduate.
$1,000
The amount Whole Man Scholars receive,
in addition to paid attendance to all Phi
Delta Theta conferences.
The number of
Whole Man
Scholarships funded
by the Shaffer gift.
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Cancer survivors would donate anywhere up to $20 dollars.” Raising this
significant amount of money showed that our chapter is a force with which
to be reckoned.
On Monday, April 29, 2013, Shippensburg University held the Greek
Life Awards Ceremony in the Tuscarora Room where Phi Delta Theta
was named, “Fraternity of the Year.” This was not the only award the
chapter accepted on this day; others included excellence in academics
and philanthropy. A chapter member received the title, “Fraternity Man
of the Year,” [Tyler Rosch]. “It is fitting that the Fraternity Man of the
Year is a brother of the Fraternity of the Year,” stated Tyler following the
awards ceremony.
Where will the Pennsylvania Omicron Chapter stand one year
from now? That is a question that can only be answered with time and
dedication. “The chapter’s morale has taken a complete 180 degree turn
after this year,” commented Josh Meyers. Tyler Rosch in agreement stated,
“big things are still to come from Pennsylvania Omicron.” Next year will
mark the 15th year anniversary of the chapter, and the initiation of the
200th member. It will be very suitable and remarkable to see if the chapter
can strive to meet their goal—Gold Star Chapter, Iron Phi Chapter,
$6,000 dollars raised for Relay For Life, 3.0 Chapter GPA, and of course,
back-to-back Fraternity of the Year awards.
Alumni Weekend at Pennsylvania Omicron.
Chapter News
Teamwork always makes a difference
By: Tyler Rosch
T
he Pennsylvania Omicron Chapter of Shippensburg University
came into the 2012–2013 school year with one goal, to strive to be
the best fraternity on campus. One would say in the terms of March
Madness, we were the fifteenth seed going into the tournament: true
underdogs. In years past, the chapter had struggled on multiple levels: low
academics, slim to none philanthropic events, suffering from large amounts
of debt, and had encountered multiple close calls of losing the chapter.
Entering the fall semester, the Executive Board, headed by President
Luke Larson and Vice President Tyler Rosch saw the lack of efforts from
the chapter in years past. “We felt it was time for a drastic change in our
chapter’s morale, and to strive to be above the standard,” commented Tyler
Rosch. The Pennsylvania Omicron Chapter sought out goals with the
mindset of “to do what ought to be done.”
Taking successful events from other organizations, teaming up with
the sororities on campus, and instilling a goal-oriented strategy were just
the building blocks of the success. “It was mind-boggling to think that our
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chapter had not established goals for the academic years in the past,” stated
Rosch. “What can one strive for in excellence if they do not have a goal
to meet?” Our relatively small chapter of 22 active brothers set the goals
of 1,000 community service hours, and to raise over $5,000 dollars for the
American Cancer Society, Relay For Life. These are some monumental
goals for a chapter of this size.
Setting forth on reaching our goals, the chapter co-hosted a Valentine’s
Day Ball with the sisters of Alpha Phi at a nearby nursing home, and
collaborated with the sisters of Delta Zeta to raise the most money in the
history of Relay For Life on campus. The chapter in a combined effort
raised $5,895 for the American Cancer Society through a simple fundraising
technique called, “canning.” Canning is where individuals stand on corners
of busy intersections with signs and buckets, collecting money from traffic
in the area. “We would raise anywhere from $500 to $1,000 dollars in a four
hour block,” said Philanthropy Chairman, Josh Meyers, “it was awesome to
see how generous people would be when the money went to a good cause.
Ohio Lambda welcomed brothers from nine chapters.
Sean Wagner addressing the group and performing the memorial service for Neil Armstrong.
Ohio Lambda hosts Sigma Bi-Province Retreat
I
n February, the Ohio Lambda Chapter at Kent State University hosted
the annual Sigma North/Sigma South Bi-Province retreat. Over 100
brothers, alumni, and GHQ officials congregated on Kent’s campus
and were welcomed by the Kent State Vice President of Enrollment, Greg
Jarvie. The day started with a tribute to Brother Neil Armstrong; the group
performed the Phi Delta Theta memorial ceremony in the chapter house.
Associate Executive Vice President Sean Wagner gave the State of the
Fraternity report, in which he described the progress of Phi Delt 2020 and
announced the hiring of Ohio Lambda President Ben Putano as a leadership
consultant. Former Delta Chi National President Steve Bossert and his wife,
Lorrie, spoke about fraternity topics and advice for wowing sorority women.
The retreat’s keynote speaker was General Council Treasurer Rich Fabritius,
Ohio Lambda alumnus and great supporter of the chapter.
Sigma North Province President Nat Love and Sigma South Province
President Jim Warner have been hosting the Sigma Bi-Province for
over thirteen years. The event was a huge success and broadened the
connections between the brothers from different chapters.
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Ohio Epsilon brothers at Camp Twin Lakes.
Ohio Epsilon celebrating Don McClelland’s 100th birthday.
University of Alberta
Alberta Alpha
Allegheny College
Pennsylvania Delta
Alberta Alpha’s philanthropic efforts are making
an impact in Edmonton. Brother Rob Murdoch
raised money for Valour Place, a new facility built
to house soldiers hurt overseas. In a fundraising
effort, Rob auctioned off his hair to be shaved.
Brother Sean MacGregor became Albert Alpha’s
first Iron Phi raising a total of $1,100 for ALS.
Recently, the chapter donated over $100 dollars
to a local Edmonton charity. Alberta Alpha has
plans to help out at Habitat for Humanity and
the Edmonton Food Bank.
The brothers of Pennsylvania Delta won the
college-sponsored S.A.M.S. (Students Against
Multiple Sclerosis) Lip Sync Contest. The
chapter raised money for the event to benefit the
National Multiple Sclerosis Society, and they
also danced their way to victory on the stage. The
S.A.M.S. Lip Sync Contest is an annual event at
Allegheny College that draws widespread support
and participation from the entire campus.
Akron University
Ohio Epsilon
Over the past two years, our chapter has focused
on serving the surrounding community, and
more importantly, the children. In a joint
effort with two sororities on campus, we have
hosted a Halloween celebration and an Easter
“Eggstravaganza” for the Edgehill Community
in Nashville, Tennessee; we enjoy hosting such
events for the kids along with working with the
staff at Rose Park. Our chapter was able to hold
such events thanks in part to our outstanding
efforts in community service with our coffee/
doughnut drive, along with our hair tie drive.
Since last year’s record Phikeia class of 42,
our chapter has been reaffirming its strength in
numbers at all on-campus events. With a larger
chapter, comes a greater responsibility to fulfill
our duties of brotherhood, and to share that with
the Belmont community. With the growth that
we have enjoyed, we want to continue to build
upon that and not become complacent from
past success. So, this spring our chapter spared
01 | Eleven Ohio Epsilon brothers spent their
spring breaks at Camp Twin Lakes in Winder,
Georgia helping out the camp for ill, disabled,
and challenged kids. Also, two other Ohio
Epsilon Phis went to Africa for a medical
alternative spring break to help the poor and
wounded community of Kpando!
02 | Several Ohio Epsilon Phi Delts celebrated
with Don McClelland, ’35, on his 100th birthday
on January 15, 2013. Province President Jim Warner
presented Brother McClelland with several gifts
on behalf of the International Fraternity, including
a True Blue membership as a centenarian. GHQ
commemorated this special day with a brick in the
Sesquicentennial Courtyard.
03 | This year’s annual alumni Ohio Epsilon
get-together was hosted by Bob and Marianne Moore
in Naples, Fla. in March. Next year’s gathering will
be hosted by Chuck and Kristina Schotzinger.
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Belmont University
Tennessee Zeta
no expense in investing in our brothers, by
providing a great weekend for all our men on our
brotherhood retreat to the Timber Tops cabins in
Gatlinburg, Tennessee. —Parker Knight
University of British Columbia
British Columbia Alpha
Congratulations to Brother Matt Parson on his
successful election to the University of British
Columbia’s Board of Governors. His victory
came in the face of the largest voter turn-out in
UBC history, and additionally, Brother Parson
won by close to 700 votes over his Sigma Chi
opponent. This past year, he served as the
student body president, representing over 48,000
students. Before this time in student government,
he took many executive roles within the Greek
community holding the presidency for both
Phi Delt Theta and the Interfraternity Council.
In preparation for his impressive involvement
within the University, Parson states that “the time
I spent with my brothers in Phi Delt were by far
the most formative experiences to my leadership
development.” During the campaign period,
the chapter’s brotherhood was palpable as BC
Alpha coalesced towards one common goal.
Particular thanks go to Brother Bruce Currie
who coordinated efforts as campaign manager.
Looking forward, Matt has plans to address
issues stemming from Vancouver’s notoriously
expensive housing market in conjunction with
the University. We wish Matt the best of luck in
his term. —Kaveh Sarhangpour
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Ohio Epsilon alumni get-together. First row, l to r, Chuck Schotzinger, ’65, Nick Dimitroff , ’65, Larry
Rodgers, ’53, Jerry Donnelly, ’59, Hank Bertsch, ’64, Bill Reese, ’65, Bob Moore, ’63. Second row, l to r Donn
Cory, ’72, Wes Klipstein, ’74, Frank Saus, ’69, Frank Otterman, ’68, Bob Whitehead, ’76, Dave Hiller, ’63, Jim
Sasanecki, ’66. Dr. Marion A. Ruebel, 14th President of the University of Akron, also attended.
A few Ohio Iota alumni at their recent reunion.
University of Cincinnati
Ohio Theta
University of Central Florida
Florida Iota
After a revitalization process that resulted in
seven remaining members of the Ohio Theta
Chapter, the brothers showed great resolve by
drafting new bylaws and membership standards.
After reevaluation from GHQ, working closely
with Leadership Consultants Alex Carrick and
David Lopez, as well as with Nebraska Alpha’s
Geoffrey Thiele, Ohio Theta restructured
their organizational system, and rebranded
themselves on their campus and in their
community. The brothers of Ohio Theta wrestled
from a leadership core of nine to a chapter 22
members strong. They created a comprehensive
recruitment packet conveying to potential
members just who Phi Delta Theta is and to
establish value in joining our Brotherhood by
adopting a values-based recruitment method.
Ohio Theta is aiming to improve alumni
relations. An alumni newsletter was sent this
semester and 30+ alumni attended Founders
Day. The chapter is aiming for even greater
attendance at upcoming events. Ohio Theta
strives to have the highest GPA on campus this
spring semester. As they continue to recruit,
they are transitioning brothers into leadership
roles. The chapter will be interviewing incoming
freshmen during their Summer Scholarship
Program. A goal of 30 Phikeias has been set
for the fall. Additionally, the chapter is seeking
alumni members for its Chapter Advisory Board.
—Kamal Abdelwahed and Eric Fash
Florida Iota became number one in grades this
spring semester of 2013. In addition to the chapter
honor, the new members of the Fall 2012 pledge
class had the best grades of any fraternity’s new
members. Also, the chapter won the Greek Cup
for the fourth time in a row on the intramural
fields. Even though this chapter is already largest
on campus and increasing, the desire to improve
every aspect of the fraternity is shared by all of its
members.
The chapter has been focusing on improving
its philanthropic involvement and volunteered at
the ALS Walk in downtown Orlando. The chapter
also put on Fly with a Phi, where the fraternity tied
a balloon to a Phi dressed in a space suit for every
dollar donated. The money was used to benefit
Knight-Thon, which is UCF’s philanthropy
aimed at helping the Children’s Miracle Network
Hospitals of the Greater Orlando area. The
chapter aims to participate in all other fraternity
and sorority philanthropies on campus, in addition
to encouraging other chapters to do the same.
—Andrew Albritton
University of Chicago
Illinois Beta
In Spring 2013, the 28 member chapter inducted
17 Phikeas (to add to our eight in the fall),
the largest class in our chapter’s history. Our
campus reputation has improved significantly
due in large part to our increased involvement
in community service. During one weekend
in March, we raised over $700 for The ALS
Association through our dodge-ball tournament
and a midnight pancake feed hosted at our house
in conjunction with the Delta Gamma sorority.
Our main area for improvement is in the area
of finances. Our chapter was recently awarded
a Palmer Loan while we work to improve the
physical state of our house. —Peter Wilk
Creighton University
Nebraska Gamma
We had a great recruitment success this past
year. We initiated six members in the fall and 23
in the spring class. We also raised $2,400 for the
ALS in the Heartland from our annual Fish Fry
philanthropy. Furthermore, we have the highest
fraternity GPA average!
Even though Nebraska Gamma has had a
very successful year, we are constantly striving to
be the best we can be. We currently are aiming
to improve Greek unity with other fraternities
on campus. Moreover, we are making strides to
amplify our community service efforts, especially
by assisting those who are less fortunate than
ourselves. —Scott Murray
Dalhousie University
Nova Scotia Alpha
The last few months have been busy at Nova
Scotia Alpha. This year our chapter house
has undergone major renovations to improve
chapter life and safety. In March, we had five
more brothers join the ranks of Iron Phi during a
24-hour curling event organized by Brother Daniel
McCarthy, and led our chapter to become the
First Canadian Iron Phi Chapter. At our Founders
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Lund Scholarship awarded to three Indiana Zeta students by the children of late Albert Lund,
Larry Lund, ’77 and Lindsey Lund Pekuk, ’74.
Day Ball, our chapter distributed $2,500 in
scholarships to three brothers. We also sponsored
our annual Iron Phi Road Hockey tournament,
which raised $1,725 for the Iron Phi initiative.
Our chapter is constantly trying to improve
recruitment. We are always pushing ourselves
to add to our names list and increase our bid
acceptance and Phikeia retention rates, all
the while pushing the values-based recruiting
method to ensure that all new initiates are up to
the Phi Delta Theta standard. Our scholarship
program has also been improving with our new
scholarship chair.
Recently, Brother Travaglini, ’13, launched a
pilot for his Developing Leadership Program.
For one hour every week for two months, he will
help 10 volunteers from his fraternity to thrive on
their strengths and identify their weaknesses as
leaders. The program uses a variety of exercises
to create confidence and banish self-doubt. One
exercise is called Positivity Pointers, in which a
few participants sit in a circle and pass around
pieces of paper on which they write compliments
about one another. —Patrick Iles
Davidson College
North Carolina Gamma
North Carolina Gamma is proud to announce
our new Phikeia class of 37, including six
members of the Southern Conference
Championship basketball team. We have also
done great things in our community with our
support of the U.S. Armed Forces. We held our
first annual Phi’s For GI’s philanthropic event this
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On March 24, the new 2013 Pennsylvania Epsilon member class gathered together directly
after their formal initiation into the brotherhood of Phi Delta Theta. There were 18 members
initiated that night.
fall which raised over $10,000 for our local troops
and their families and continued our support
in the spring with events such as Valentines For
Veterans, Weights For Warriors and our Phis For
GIs baseball game.
As a chapter we are always striving for more
community outreach and providing a larger
presence at local events. A year of firsts for us, we
will be continuing to increase our support for our
U.S. Armed Forces improve upon our first annual
Phis For GIs fundraiser events. A chapter deeply
rooted with a strong campus presence, we will
try to continue to improve and promote member
involvement in other influential leadership
positions on campus. —AJ Pignone
Denison University
Ohio Ioto
04 | The recent reunion featured The Bear,
Dusty, Stroud (all the way from California),
Whyteman, Runkle, Heart, Chester, Bylenga,
Gomes, Sherwood (and his alter-ego) and a full
cast of more youthful Phi’s. Phikeias performed
a grand serenade for us in the chapter room (yes,
the same chapter room) and we shared stories
of Howard Loving and the “Jerk Job” after the
Phikeias left us. The old (but re-stabilized) risers
in the chapter room held us up as we shared
stories of who we were and who we still are.
The current undergraduates, likewise, told us
who they are and how they felt being Phis at
Denison. They told us of the Phi-ascensions in
academics, sports (inter-collegiate & intra-mural),
Phikeia class size, campus leadership positions
and community outreach. Tom Bylenga was
our surprise guest this year and what a treat it
was. Thanks to all who have contributed to the
Chapter Advisor’s fund to support the good work
that Chuck Gorman does on our behalf. Keep
your April 2014 calendars clear…it will be the
100th Anniversary of Ohio Iota. We are planning
a spectacular event!
DePauw University
Indiana Zeta
05 | Three DePauw University members
of Indiana Zeta have been rewarded for
their scholarship, campus and community
involvement. Jake Rust, ’15, John Colton, ’14,
and Brent Hume, ’13, are recipients of Albert L.
Lund, ’48, Scholarships for the 2012–13 academic
year. The awards are for $6,000 each.
Albert Lund, who was a Phi Delt at DePauw,
established the scholarship in 1999 to reward
members of his fraternity for their dedication to
academics and to recognize their involvement
in campus and community activities. Forty-three
Lund Scholarships totaling more than $200,000
have now been awarded. Mr. Lund passed away
in 2003.
Larry Lund, ’77, and his sister, Lindsey Lund
Peterik, Delta Gamma ’74 (the son and daughter
of Albert Lund), presented the awards at the
chapter’s annual awards banquet recently at The
Inn at DePauw. Others on hand at the chapter’s
annual awards banquet included DePauw
financial aid officers, Student Life advisors
and several professors. The Lund Selection
Iowa Gamma
Committee attendees also included Glenn Davis,
’79, Ed Gower, ’77, Scott Shewalter, ’77 and
Steve Jones, ’69.
“My father’s enrollment at DePauw was made
possible by a Rector Scholarship, and he always
viewed the idea of creating opportunity for young
students as important and essential,” recalls Larry
Lund. “DePauw was very special to my dad, as was
Indiana Zeta, where so many of his fondest college
experiences occurred. His gift is making this
chapter an even stronger institution and helping
DePauw students achieve their goal, which serves
the University well. It’s an annual privilege and
thrill to honor these young scholars.”
Dickinson College
Pennsylvania Epsilon
06 | These past two semesters at Dickinson
College have been great for Pennsylvania
Epsilon. We worked together and paid the
entirety of our accumulated GHQ debt. We also
instituted and hosted our annual “Links for Lou”
golf tournament in honor of Lou Gehrig to raise
money for ALS research. We had a great turnout
and raised $1,700, which we will donate to The
ALS Association. Most excitingly, we initiated 18
new members into the fraternity in March.
It is because we have so much momentum right
now that we are so excited and enthusiastic about
the future. We transitioned officers in April, we
have more money at our disposal than we have
had in years, and our chapter is larger and stronger
than ever. We ended the year powerfully and will
come back next year as an even bigger and better
chapter and organization. —Brett Beletz
Duke University
North Carolina Alpha
University of Florida
Florida Alpha
These last few months have seen great change
within the chapter. We have more than doubled
in size over the last two semesters, had our
first formal in many years, published our first
newsletter in recent memory, and updated our
bylaws. Our formal in Boone, N.C. was a huge
hit, and we hope to do even better next year.
There was excitement in the chapter for the
initiation of our Phikeia and for next year.
As always, we are still trying to grow and build
on the success of the past year. We recruited 11
new members with great leadership potential. We
are also working on our alumni relations, and we
hope to continue doing so. We published our first
newsletter recently and hosted a Founders Day
ceremony. Most importantly, we improved our
Reunion Weekend schedule to reflect the current
chapter and appeal to our alumni.
—EJ Baldridge
Florida Alpha had a very accomplished semester.
We are proud to say that we are now an Iron
Phi chapter, for which we have raised over
$28,000. We continue to dominate athletics
within the University, as we were named winners
of the President’s Cup, a year-long intramural
competition between all fraternities. Finally, we
raised over $3,000 towards ALS research in our
new philanthropy, Phield Day.
In the future we look forward to continuing
our long tradition of charity, athleticism, and
brotherhood. We hope to win President’s Cup
again this year, as well as have another successful
philanthropy. Every semester, we get more
involved within the university and student
government. We hope to keep improving this to
keep Phi Delta Theta a dominant fraternity in all
aspects. The chapter is proud of everything our
brothers have accomplished and look to stay strong
in the future. —Andrew Harrington
Emporia State
Kansas Epsilon
Kansas Epsilon hosted a reception for chapter
alumnus Sanaka Samarasinha and his oldest
daughter, Olivia, a Kappa Delta at the University
of Kansas. Nu Province President Kevin
Pouch helped welcome the United Nations
brother. Brother Samarasinha of Sri Lanka was
recently posted as the United Nations Resident
Coordinator for Belarus. See page 29 for more
about Brother Samarasinha.
University of Georgia
Georgia Alpha
See page 39 for more on George Alpha’s success..
Gettysburg College
Pennsylvania Beta
The brothers had a busy year holding separate
networking and alumni events early in the school
year. Hosting a networking event in New York
City with the Chi Omega sorority, undergraduate
brothers were able to utilize alumni connections
in a fun and productive environment. The evening
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Maryland Beta visiting distinguished alumnus Bob Fitzpatrick, former Fraternity Warden.
blossomed future networking contacts and was
extremely enjoyable as there was entertainment
and laughs throughout the evening.
Not to be outdone, numerous alumni visited
on a weekend in the middle of April. The current
brothers were able to meet and connect with the
alumni through the reunion, and they hosted a
farewell barbecue for the alumni. The weekend
was a great success as some alumni were able
to visit for the first time in over 20 years. The
brothers of Pennsylvania Beta look forward to
having many more of these events over the years.
—Jon Maddalone
Hanover College
Indiana Epsilon
Indiana Epsilon has seen improvement in many
areas over the past six months. Our GPA is
improving thanks to our new scholarship chair
and our community giving has gained new life
due to our philanthropy chair. Our recruiting
efforts have remained strong and resulted in the
full occupancy of our house for next year. Phi
Delta Theta has four members currently serving
on the IFC executive board, more than any other
fraternity, and the most varsity athletes of any
chapter on campus.
While we have done better with both our GPA
and philanthropic activity, we realize that there
is always room to improve. We hope that our
academic incentives will allow us to move up
in the chapter rankings for GPA. We have been
discussing many ways to promote the chapter
and create an image of strong brotherhood and
reliability on the campus. Some of the ways we
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Missouri Alpha held its second annual Phunky Phi Phive K in May. Proceeds to ALS Association
totaled $3,500. The event was sponsored by several alumni, most notably, Tom Atkins, ’56,
members’ parents, and The Cream Machine, an ice cream shop in Alton, Illinois.
are hoping to do this are increased philanthropy
events and a greater variety of mixers with other
Greek organizations. —Derrick Worden
Hofstra University
New York Kappa
This spring was an exceptional semester for
the men of New York Kappa. Starting with
recruitment, Brother Louis Naimoli (who recently
went through education last fall) recruited the
largest class in our chapter’s history. Eleven young
men went through the Phikeia Education process,
which subsequently made us the largest chapter
on Hofstra’s campus! After Phikeia Education was
completed, it was time for Greek Week. The past
two years were our first times competing, each
year taking home the overall sportsmanship award.
Through diligence, hard work, and perseverance,
this year we took home the first place title. One
of our seniors, Brother Lawrence Daves, was
also named Greek Man of the Year for the entire
Greek community at Hofstra and for being one
of the co-coordinators of the entire Greek Week.
A few weeks later we found out about Order
of Omega decisions and New York Kappa had
the largest number of members selected to join
this year! Congratulations to Brothers Anthony
Vaughn, Tyler Levenson, and J. Patrick Runyon.
This year Hofstra also implemented a Five Star
program, which tiers the organizations on our
campus from one to five stars. Thanks to the work
of the entire chapter lead by our President, Brother
Spencer MacDonald, we have earned the coveted
five star ranking and are the ONLY organization
on campus to have that ranking! Lastly at the
Hofstra Student Leadership Awards, Brother
Lawrence Daves was named Hofstra’s Man of the
Year, and New York Kappa got the Good Neighbor
Award for all the service endeavors we have
undertaken this year. What a semester!
University of Idaho
Idaho Alpha
The past two semesters at Idaho Alpha have been
both positive and beneficial. This spring semester,
we initiated 20 new members. We expect to
induct five more in the coming fall. Many of our
brothers are leaders around campus in the military
ROTC programs, intramurals, and academic
honors programs. We’re looking forward to our
upcoming 55th annual “Big Phi Delt Turtle Race”
or “Turtle Derby” on U of I Mom’s Weekend, the
biggest, longest running, and by far most original
philanthropy event on campus.
Last fall, our chapter implemented a new
scholarship program. This program established
study hours and scholarship dinners each
semester that recognize outstanding academic
members. Since these changes, our grade point
average has improved tremendously. We received
fourth place in GPA honors among the seventeen
other fraternities on campus during fall of 2012.
This spring we look forward to placing higher
still. —Patrick Doudy
Indiana University
Indiana Alpha
Indiana Alpha is running on all cylinders. We
have been through our rebuilding stage since we
were brought back on campus in 2006 and I am
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Missouri Theta celebrated their colonization’s 10th anniversary in March.
proud to say we are back in full force. In early
fall we hit bond number 3000, with five brothers
being initiated as Iron Phi. These five brothers,
along with 10 others, and various philanthropy
events throughout the year helped us raise over
$23,000 for ALS. In March, we partnered with the
ladies of Alpha Chi Omega to set up a volleyball
tournament to raise money for ALS at the
Middleway House of Bloomington, Ind. We raised
over $5,000 at the event. This February we brought
our Phikeia class to visit the Alpha Chapter and
the General Headquarters, a trip that we plan on
doing with every future pledge class. Our bike
team has been training hard all year for the Little
500 bike race. We qualified eighth and placed
well in all of the preliminary trials. One of our
brothers, Kyle Wieschhaus, was recently added to
the Indiana University Men’s Soccer Team; the
team that won the national championship this fall.
Another distinguished brother, George Thomas
IV, won the Kate Hevner Mueller Outstanding
Senior Class of 2013 award. More and more
brothers have been taking leadership positions
on campus, and we hope our outstanding
involvement is contagious next fall with 94
brothers living in the chapter house.
Even though we are very involved, it is still
something we need to work on. We also need to
work on community service. We do a great job in
our philanthropic endeavors, but our service hours
are low compared to other chapters on campus.
We are going to find a balance between the time
we put into philanthropy and the time we put into
service, since both are equally as important.
—Joe Clifford
Ohio Gamma’s annual reunion was largest yet with 15 attendees!
Indiana State University
Indiana Eta
Brother Nathan Bunnell spent his spring break
in Mexico with his high school youth group
building a house for a family in the city of Acuna
through the organization Casas Por Cristo. He
had an amazing experience serving as both a
mentor to his group and in serving the family.
Indiana Eta is working on improving their
service and outreach efforts on campus, in the
community, or as in Nathan’s case, abroad.
Iowa State University
Iowa Gamma
07 | This past January, Iowa Gamma participated
in the 16th annual Iowa State Dance Marathon.
Brought to Iowa State University by members of
Phi Delta Theta in 1998, Dance Marathon raises
money for the Iowa City Children’s Hospital
through Children’s Miracle Network. This year
Iowa Gamma had one member on the executive
team, four members on general committees, and
over 20 men as dancers. Together as a chapter
we raised $9,800 towards the $388,457.16 total
and became the top raising Greek Chapter for
2013. The chapter is continuing to impact this
organization and has 10 members already selected
to leadership roles for Dance Marathon 2014!
This fall Iowa Gamma will be celebrating
100 years at Iowa State University. With chapter
renovations in the works and a large alumni
celebration being planned, Iowa Gamma is
looking to reconnect with Iowa State Phis. We
invite all alumni to return to Iowa Gamma the
weekend of September 20–22, 2013, for a grand
reunion. Visit www.iowagamma100.com for
more information about the reunion. In addition,
the men of Iowa Gamma are working hard on
recruitment and are looking to improve our
summer recruitment events and overall reach to
incoming freshman. Alumni referrals are always
welcome, and we are hoping for a great new
Phikeia class this fall. —Austin Javellana
Kent State University
Ohio Lambda
Amish Patel is the newly elected Executive
Director of Undergraduate Student Government
after receiving results of the election. In March
2013, Ohio Lambda raised more than $6,575
at its third-annual “Soberfest,” an alcohol-free
“philanthroparty” sponsored by Monster Energy.
Traditionally, Ohio Lambda has donated its
proceeds—over $11,000—to Iron Phi and the
ALS Association. This year, however, the brothers
of Ohio Lambda focused their efforts on being
their brother’s keeper, and elected to donate the
proceeds to Brother Andrew Chewning’s father
David, who was recently diagnosed with Stage IV
lung cancer. Over 400 people attended the event,
which had a $5 cover charge, including entry into
the chapter house and unlimited Monster and
mocktails. Twenty-one out of twenty-four Greek
organizations attended and showed their support
to Ohio Lambda, including 15 of Kent State’s
18 fraternities. At the annual Greek Life Awards,
President Matt Cavallaro, ’14, was Greek Chapter
President of the Year and Andrew Antonucci, ’14,
was Greek Man of the Year.
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Pi South Province Retreat brings together all five Oregon chapters.
University of La Verne
California Rho
California Rho has been busy in the classroom
and on the athletic fields. We are ranked
number one on our campus in fraternity GPA,
and won basketball, soccer, and dodgeball
intramurals and finished second in volleyball.
We have recruited 20 Phikeias in back-to-back
semesters. We hosted the Western Region
Recruitment Workshop in March. We are
preparing for the 24-hour ALS Teeter Totter
Event on April 17. Currently, all the males on
the Campus Activity Board are Phi Delts. Also
four of the five men on the student government
are also Phi Delts including the EVP.
We are always looking for more community
service events. We feel like we should always be
looking to give back to the community any way
we can. —Michael Wahba
University of Maryland, College Park
Maryland Alpha
After recruiting 14 new members in the fall,
Maryland Alpha is proud to welcome 18 newly
initiated brothers in its spring 2013 pledge class.
In addition to solid recruitment, our chapter
continues to make great strides in philanthropy as
we hosted our Second Annual Casino Night event
in March. We raised over $15,000 for The ALS
Association, which doubled the proceeds from
last year. The brothers of Maryland Alpha also
continue to take on leadership roles in the Greek
community with two newly elected members to
Maryland Interfraternity Council Executive Board
and one member on the IFC Judicial Board.
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Silver Legionnaires Steve Slonaker, ’75, Bill Green, ’77, Brian Reichart, ’72 and Darryl Holst, ’69
and Golden Legionnaire Rick Haug, ’65 attended Indiana Theta’s Founders Day on April 13.
Maryland Alpha is currently seeking to
take advantage of our extensive alumni base
and improve on our networking operations.
Working with our Chapter Advisory Board, these
activities include annual alumni tailgates, job
and internship fairs, and scheduled visits with
distinguished alumni like former Fraternity
Warden Bob Fitzpatrick. Having a very active and
involved alumni base has significantly contributed
in our chapter’s continued success. With close to
2,100 brothers from over 80 years of tradition at the
University of Maryland, our chapter understands
the importance of maintaining a solid relationship
with the valuable resource that is our alumni base.
—Michael Brown
McDaniel College
Maryland Beta
08 | Maryland Beta is going through a crucial
period in its history. We are experiencing record
growth on campus. We have expanded from a
chapter of 19 members to 30 members over the past
two semesters. Not only is this an achievement for
our chapter, but Maryland Beta is now one of the
largest Greek organizations on McDaniel’s campus.
Not only is the size of the chapter increasing, but
so is the academic standard held by our brothers.
This past semester Maryland Beta had the second
highest ranked GPA among fraternities. With
the increase in the quantity and quality of our
members, we are able to organize and accomplish
more philanthropic events. Our chapter competed
more than 200 hours of community service
during the Fall 2012 semester. We also contacted
a local retirement home to spend time with an
alumnus, Brother Bob Fitzpatrick, University of
Maryland-College Park ’58, and talk to him about
his memories and experiences with his particular
chapter and the general Fraternity. We look forward
to continuing to build our relationship with the
Maryland Alpha alumnus.
Maryland Beta is not only achieving great
things throughout the campus and community,
but also through General Headquarters. Brother
Daniel Wolohojian, ’13, has become the first ever
Iron Phi from our chapter, #591. He was able to
accomplish the amazing feat of skiing 100 runs in
10 hours. We are greatly honored to finally have
an Iron Phi in our chapter and look to have many
more achieve the status of Iron Phi in the future.
—Zach Watkins
Mercer University
Georgia Gamma
The past semester has been eventful for the
Georgia Gamma brothers. First, the chapter has
focused on campus involvement. Georgia Gamma
boasts three brothers as senators on the Student
Government Association, three brothers inducted
into the Order of Omega, Honor Council
Justice, the president and co-founder of Mercer
Car Club, and many others. Second, in regards
to scholarship, Georgia Gamma graduated the
largest male senior class in the Greek community
at Mercer in May and currently holds the second
highest GPA on campus for Greek men. Finally,
Georgia Gamma hosted their annual Founders
Day event. This year was one of the most
momentous in all of Georgia Gamma history. On
April 12, 2013, the chapter inducted five alumni
into the Golden Legion: Carl Reynolds, ’63, Bob
Lewis, ’64, Cliff Alexander, ’66, Ed Crosset, ’66,
and Ric Hyer, ’66. Georgia Gamma was recently
awarded Greek Week Champions, Outstanding
Senior: Justin Griffis, Outstanding New Member:
David Shadix, and is currently on pace to win the
all-points intramural championship.
This fall we will be implementing the
new Pilot Phikeia Education Program, a new
scholarship program, and apply year round
recruitment. Our chapter has been working
diligently with our Province President Richard
Orr, and our entire Chapter Advisory Board, to
prepare for one of Georgia Gamma’s greatest
years thus far. —Jeremy Reardon
Missouri Western University
Missouri Eta
University of Miami
Florida Delta
Montana Alpha
University of Montana
Florida Delta teamed up with Alpha Delta Pi
sorority and Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity to win
Greek Week at the University of Miami. Among
other awards, the brothers won Olympic Day,
had the highest participation in the blood drive,
and had brother Brenden Kollar, ’13, crowned as
the Greek God. On the way to taking home the
title, the Miami Phis proudly helped raise over
$35,000 for United Cerebral Palsy.
—Glenn Bryant
Montana Alpha recently initiated 12 new
members, representing the largest Phikeia
class that Montana Alpha has had since
re-colonization last year and are an extremely
dedicated and motivated group of gentlemen.
With the addition of 12 new members, Phi Delta
Theta remains one of the largest fraternities at
the University of Montana.
New members Dennis Price and Shaun
Bummer are both Presidential Leadership
Scholars through the Davidson Honors College.
Shaun is also the first Phi Delt legacy to join the
chapter since re-colonization. The entire class
proved to be very hardworking and committed to
improving themselves and the chapter. Montana
Alpha is proud to call each and every one of
them a Brother in the Bond.
Mississippi State University
Mississippi Beta
Multiple members of Mississippi Beta have
joined prestigious on-campus organizations.
Andrew Sprecher, ’15, of Collierville, Tennessee
joined the 2013 group of Orientation Leaders and
is ready to represent the chapter and university to
the best of his abilities. Will Bates, ’15, of Madison,
Mississippi was selected to the 2013 class of
Roadrunners and is looking forward to transmitting
the university to prospective students. Tyler Smith,
’14, of Brentwood, Tennessee and Nash Tucker ’15,
of Collierville, Tennessee were selected to serve on
the Interfraternity Council as Rho Chi’s. Creating
a respectable symbol for the Greek system is an
integral part of being a member of a fraternity and
these two Phis are excited to do so. The strong
involvement in student organizations continues to
depict the standard of excellence that this chapter
continues to sustain. —Colin Tacker
University of Missouri
Missouri Alpha
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Ethan Kelly, ’13, is currently a personal assistant
to a young boy named Tanner who has autism.
Tanner is almost 18 and together they work on life
skills and learning material in his home. Because
of Ethan’s passion to support those with disabilities,
he suggested that the chapter participate in the
Special Olympics’ Polar Bear Plunge as “Team
Tanner.” “These men have embraced my family
and for that I am eternally grateful to the Missouri
Eta chapter, from the bottom of my heart. You are
compassionate and caring and will ALWAYS be
a blessing.” —Excerpt from a letter from Kathy
Kelly, aunt to Tanner. For more, see page five.
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Nebraska Alpha
The members of Nebraska Alpha were excited
to return from a long Christmas break and start
the 2013 Spring Semester off right along with
the six new inducted Phikeias. With the chapter
GPA rising the past two semesters, we’ve set our
sights high for the last round of tests. As of Fall
2012 we were ranked fifth among fraternities in
grades with a 3.23 GPA. Our goal this semester
is a 3.3 GPA. On March 9 we held our first
ever Phi Delt Munch Madness philanthropy.
Students and families came to the chapter
house to enjoy wings and other snacks as well
as buy brackets for March Madness and raffle
tickets. Overall, we raised about $4,000. The
winning brackets received gift card prizes, and
the winning sorority even received a custom Phi
Delt calendar. We returned from a successful
spring break, thoroughly enjoyed by members
who traveled to both Panama City Beach, Florida
and Phoenix, Arizona. Our next big social event
is our annual Kansas City Formal which we hope
will be as good as the last. Also, we are looking
forward to our annual dad’s day event. We’d
like to congratulate Brothers Grant Weber and
Geoff Thiele for being inducted to the academic
societies Mortar Board and Omicron Delta
Kappa, respectively and Brother Jake Sowers
who was nominated to compete in Phi Mu’s
Greek Man of the Year. We have adapted to a
newly-mandated recruitment process and have
already held one successful recruitment event
with some promising recruits.
We are focused on meeting our goal of a 3.3
GPA. We hope to raise $4,750 from our new event,
Munch Madness. —Kevin Kuehl
University of Nevada, Reno
Nevada Alpha
In the previous six months, Nevada Alpha has
engaged in several successful campus and
community activities. These include working
with the recycling program at the university
after home football games, in which members
donated 119 total volunteer hours, recycling
more than 1,000 pounds of trash, often braving
late nights and icy weather to do so. Brothers
also helped put on the second successful Price is
Right philanthropy event in November, raising
more than $1,500 in support of ALS research.
Nevada Alpha will be improving the Phikeia
education program with other Greek chapters at
Nevada. —Riley Snyder
Northwood University
Michigan Epsilon
This year, Michigan Epsilon has had many
successes; a few of which we are particularly
proud. The 2012 Fall Phikeia class had one
of the best grade point averages of any MI-E
pledge class, ending the fall semester with a
combined 3.53 raising the overall fraternity GPA
to 2.89. Our chapter is the official Northwood
Blood Drive sponsor, staging more than five
blood drives this year. Most recently, over $400
was raised for ALS in a charity hockey game.
With 18 brothers graduating, the remaining
27 brothers are working hard to prepare for
fall recruitment. Great event ideas are already
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being discussed and the new recruitment chair
is working with former chair to fully prepare for
the next school year. Michigan Epsilon is also
working hard to raise more funds for our chapter
use and alumni relations. We are currently
working on activities to raise funds that would
help decrease the price of our annual alumni
auction, where we raise even more money for
philanthropy and chapter funds.
—Connor Doyle
North Carolina State University
North Carolina Delta
Our chapter received the Caldwell Cup which
is an honor that goes to the most outstanding
Fraternity on campus. We have put on several
successful philanthropy events over the past year
including a 3-on-3 basketball tournament and an
ALS walk.
Our chapter is always trying to grow and
increase membership as well as achieving full
participation from the brotherhood.
—Sutton Porter
Northeastern University
Massachusetts Epsilon
February 3 marked the chapter’s one-year
anniversary and there has been nonstop activity
since then. We recruited our third and largest
Phikeia class to date, raised over $3000 for the
American Cancer Society through Northeastern’s
Relay for Life, and took first place in Greek Week
alongside our partners Kappa Kappa Gamma.
Several brothers have achieved individual
accomplishments—Craig Curelop, ’15, received
the Iron Phi award from GHQ, Nate Bessa, ’14,
was featured in a Northeastern article about his
co-op experience, and several brothers received
scholarships and grants recognizing their
academic performance.
In a stand of solidarity, Phis at Northeastern
University sponsored Planks for Plank to support
Steven “Plank” Sapp, ’14, a fellow brother from
New York Eta (Rochester Institute of Technology),
who was recently involved in a tragic automobile
accident. They completed 1,317 planks over
eight hours. Brothers helping brothers across the
university borders! —Brendan Gerrity
Northwest Missouri State University
Missouri Theta
10 | Missouri Theta Phis at Northwest Missouri
State University celebrated the 10th anniversary
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of their colonization in March 2013. Missouri
Theta invited local alumni to attend their
February meeting followed by dinner. During
the meeting, Mike Tracy, Alumni Relations, read
a letter to the chapter from one of the founding
fathers. The chapter is planning a 2015 gathering,
which will mark 10 years since receiving its
charter. The alumni in attendance were: Cody
Eitel, ’08, Cody Barry, ’10, Leland Hucke, ’12, and
Alex Sampson, ’13.
At the start of spring semester, the newly
elected executive board attended a two-day
conference put on by the university, called
Bearcat Leadership Training. Four of our
members traveled to Chicago for the annual
Recruitment Workshop. They learned new
recruitment strategies to increase chapter
recruitment efforts. In March, we participated in
Greek Week and took home supremacy for the
third year in a row. Also, we held our fifth annual
Easter Egg Hunt for ALS for the community of
Maryville on March 31. MO Theta took home
the top prize at this year’s Greek Week, received
most improved chapter GPA from Fall 2011 to
Spring 2012, won the Karen Hawkins Memorial
Award in recognition of New Member Education
Program, given by Sigma Sigma Sigma sorority.
Dalton-Pierce Speer served as an overall co-chair
for this year’s Greek Week, making it the fifth
year Phi Delt has had someone in the position.
Riley Ziemer, Jake Nelson, and Joshua Phillips
served as co-chairs for the event.
Next year Missouri Theta hopes to improve
their recruitment efforts to expand the chapter
and be well recognized on campus. We also plan
to connect with our alumni through tailgate
events. In addition, we hope to continue our
philanthropic efforts through our third annual
“All in for ALS” poker tournament.
—Nathan Matt & Michael Tracy
Northwestern University
Illinois Alpha
In March, the brothers of Illinois Alpha enjoyed
dinner at the chapter house with Northwestern
University President Morton O. “Morty”
Schapiro. Many met Northwestern’s president
for the first time during their collegiate careers;
President Schapiro witnessed the inner-workings
of the Illinois Alpha chapter. Continually
during his visit, Schapiro noted the true family
atmosphere that the chapter shared, and he was
quite fond of the dinner served. This is the first
time that Schapiro recalls being to the Illinois
Alpha house for dinner, but after the great
experience he had, the chapter is certain that it
will not be his last.
The brothers of Illinois Alpha have had a
very successful fall and winter quarter. In terms
of recruitment, the chapter had one of its most
successful years, initiating 30 new members
actively involved in a variety of leadership
positions throughout Northwestern. Illinois Alpha
has also been involved in several campus-wide
philanthropy events. Most notably 23 brothers
partook in Northwester’s Dance Marathon in
March, and along with the sisters of Gamma Phi
Beta, raised $31,018.61 (second for medium-sized
teams) for the Danny Did Foundation, an
organization that works to prevent deaths caused
by seizures.
As we are all reminded in the final line of the
Phikeia Oath, brothers must “always transmit
the Fraternity to those who follow after greater
than it was transmitted to them.” In that same
spirit, Illinois Alpha will be improving its alumni
relations program over the coming year. Some
of these improvements include: reaching out to
alumni we have lost contact with over the years,
planning more alumni meet-ups and producing
regular alumni newsletters. Through this, Illinois
Alpha aims to ensure that for all of its brothers,
Phi Delta Theta is not a mere campus interlude,
but a lifelong bond. —Benjamin Taylor
Ohio University
Ohio Gamma
11 | Ohio Gamma alumni get together annually in
Florida. These brothers began this “reunion” a few
years back at a dinner get together. It has grown
and this year fifteen Ohio Gamma Phis and their
spouses attended.
Oklahoma State University
Oklahoma Beta
Oklahoma Beta was awarded the Oklahoma State
University Interfraternity Council’s Most Improved
Chapter Award for 2012. The award recognizes the
chapter that has exhibited the greatest improvement,
both internally and externally, over the previous year
in campus relations, community service, outstanding
scholarship, intramurals, campus involvement and
internal improvement. Applicants also submitted a
300-word essay describing their improvements over
the prior year.
Delton Gordon, Kansas State-Salina ’98,
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Indiana Theta Founders Day was well attended by actives and alumni, with Jacob Kingdon
from GHQ. Special thanks to Alumni Relations Chairman, Lucio Galicia and President, Sam
Rymer for a memorable event.
is Oklahoma Beta’s Chapter Advisory Board
Chairman, and was named Outstanding Advisor
for 2012. The award was voted on by the Awards
Committee of the Office of Fraternity and Sorority
Affairs. The award was created by the Order of
Omega to recognize and celebrate the hard work
of local chapter advisers and the contributions they
make to the Greek community at Oklahoma State
University. Congratulations Delton!
Pi South Province Retreat
12 | In February, brothers from five chapters in
the state of Oregon gathered at Portland State
University for the Pi South Province Retreat.
There were 24 members in attendance, with each
of the Oregon chapters represented, along with
the Leadership Consultant David Lopez and
Province President Ben Dictus.
The retreat focused on collaboration and
idea-sharing among the chapters. It also touched
on topics such as communications, expectations
of members, Omega Fi reporting, SMART goals
and motivating members in the chapter. The
retreat was an excellent opportunity for all the
Oregon chapters to interact with each other
and have meaningful discussions about how to
improve their chapters.
University of Puget Sound
Washington Delta
Washington Delta continues to improve its
stable position experiencing many successes over
the past six months in numerous areas. In the
area of alumni relations, the chapter had a very
well attended Founders Day event as well as an
Virginia Gamma Chapter Advisor Matt Smith ‘06 and President Steven Funk ‘15 at the 2013
Greek Awards
alumni barbecue for Puget Sound’s homecoming
weekend in the fall. The chapter also raised the
most money it ever has by organizing an Easter
egg hunt (open to all) and selling tickets to it.
Washington Delta also had another successful
year in men’s recruitment leading all fraternities
with 35 freshmen new members!
Washington Delta aims to build on the
progress it has made the past six months in
many ways. First, the chapter plans to be more
consistent in its communication and contact with
alumni members. This goal will be achieved
by forming a sub-committee of members to
collaborate with the alumni relations chair
to focus on a variety of measures such as a
newsletter, smaller sized local alumni events,
and the creation of a database with fraternity
members’ career interests. The chapter also
hopes to do another philanthropy event and
exceed our recently set fundraising record.
—Gabe Davis
Purdue University
Indiana Theta
13–14 | Our chapter has grown rapidly in the past
six months. We have gotten involved on campus
in many ways. With over 30 brothers attending
the Purdue University Dance Marathon
philanthropy, we raised over $5,400 for children
at the Riley Hospital in Indianapolis. We also
dominated at the Greek Games, placing first
overall and winning in three out of the four
events. We have created a chapter newsletter
to communicate with our alumni, and we are
stronger than ever. Our executive system has two
vice presidents now, and we are more organized
and stable for the future of our chapter.
Our chapter is focusing on improving our
overall GPA from a 2.79 to at least a 2.90 this
semester. We are developing a new website to
appeal to potential new members. Our chapter
has developed a summer recruitment schedule
and we already have a list of potentials who will
be attending a retreat at one of our brother’s lake
house. We are currently raising funds to renovate
and improve our computer room into a group
study room. Our chapter has already applied
for our campus achievement awards and we are
hopeful about possibly winning a few of these.
We are also expecting to do very well at the
Purdue Grand Prix annual event. At our annual
Founders Day, 30 alumni and 50 undergraduates
attended and the group was addressed by Brian
Reichart, ’72, from Red Gold Tomato Company.
—Sam Rymer
Randolph-Macon College
Virginia Gamma
15 | In March 2013, Virginia Gamma led the
clean-up effort at the Ashland Little League
baseball fields across from Henry Clay
Elementary School. Virginia Gamma brothers
and helped to clean and prep the fields and
surround areas for the upcoming Ashland Little
League spring season. Phi Delta Theta was the
largest organization present and contributed over
three hours of community service. The R-MC
Director of Judicial Affairs, Mr. Bardwell, praised
and recognized the Virginia Gamma Chapter for
their selfless contribution.
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The brothers of Texas Beta met with DeLoss Dodds, Athletic Director of UT for over 30 years.
He shared insight on everything from recruitment in sports and fraternities to the A&M rivalry.
We aim to improve alumni relations in the local
area. We recently established our chapter website and
Facebook page to reach out to interested followers,
potential new members, and alumni. We hope to
continue to build our alumni foundation in order to
provide value to our brothers after graduation.
In April, the Randolph-Macon community
wrapped up its annual Greek Week festivities
with the Greek Awards, recognizing the Greek
organizations and individuals who contributed
in the 2012 year. Current President Steven
Funk, was nominated for the Order of Omega
Emerging Leader Award while our Chapter
Advisor, Matthew Smith, Randolph-Macon ’06,
won the Will Schick Fraternity Chapter Advisor
Award. The Schick Award is given annually to
the Fraternity Chapter Advisor that exemplifies
the ideals and values of the Fraternity and
Sorority Community and renders invaluable
advice, service, and guidance to their chapter
at Randolph-Macon College. The award is
named in honor of Brother William Schick,
Randolph-Macon ’84, who contributed countless
hours as a Chapter Advisor prior to Smith’s
position. We are extremely proud of Matt for his
recognition and we can’t thank him enough for
all of the time he puts in for our chapter and the
Randolph-Macon community. —Steven Funk
Robert Morris University
Pennsylvania Pi
Our chapter has been raising money for Iron
Phi. We held a 50/50 raffle at our university’s
men’s basketball game to raise money for the
fund. In addition to the raffle, our chapter held
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Ontario Alpha doctors Cho ’06, Long, ’46, Malat, ’91, Chen, ’08, Wilson, ’85, Anglin, ’79 and
Leblanc, ’89. Dr. Long and Dr. Cho went to U of Toronto Medical School six decades apart.
a 3-on-3 basketball tournament with all proceeds
benefitting Iron Phi. The Knights of Pallas
challenge was won by our chapter for having
100% participation toward donating to the fund.
We also welcomed five Phikeias into the chapter.
Our chapter is planning an ALS Walk on our
campus and would like to improve upon the
$700 we raised last year at the event. We have
multiple brothers participating in the Iron Horse
Challenge in Pittsburgh, and we hope to raise
more funds for Iron Phi. —Justin Fuss
Rutgers University
New Jersey Alpha
The brothers at New Jersey Alpha are having
one of their most successful and impacting years
in the Rutgers Community since re-founding in
2008. Presidents Ryan Muirhead (Fall 2012) and
Matt Donato (Spring 2013) have been able to
coordinate stellar events and ideas with over forty
active brothers this year. The brothers have been
involved heavily in recruiting on campus, actively
shaping the Phikeia class, participating in a Greek
Life intramural league, raising money for Dance
Marathon, and giving back to the community.
This year the brothers have had tremendous
recruitment success with 35 Phikeias initiated
during two semesters. This achievement ties the
record for the largest Phikeia class in New Jersey
Alpha’s 25-year history. The brothers happily
welcomed the 20-person Phikeia class in April.
New Jersey Alpha is improving the Phikeia
process to make the soon-to-be brothers
comfortable and welcome in our chapter house
and around campus. Through weekly events like
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post-chapter dinners, 2k, FIFA tournaments, and
barbecues, members of the Phikeia class and
brothers interacted with one another to learn
about each other and grow in the Three Cardinal
Principles that structure our lives as members of
Phi Delta Theta.
Dance Marathon is an annual fundraiser put
together by Greek Life and Student Life at Rutgers
University and also happens to be the largest
student-run philanthropy in the state of New
Jersey. Since its inception 15 years ago—which
Phi Delta Theta had a crucial role in—Dance
Marathon has been able to raise $3 million for the
Embrace Kids Foundation. As a 31-member team,
New Jersey Alpha is proud to have donated $6,504,
which was 15th of 84 Rutgers student organizations
and fourth out of fraternities.
As brothers of Phi Delta Theta, New Jersey
Alpha understands the importance of giving
back to the community and why Eric Slover,
Community Service Chair, and the rest of the
brothers have been actively participating in
community service throughout New Brunswick
and the Central Jersey area. As an entire group,
they have been able to donate their time and
energy to the local soup kitchen, Elijah’s
Promise, as well as work with senior citizens at
a nearby nursing home. This is another great
time when Phikeias and brothers bond through
serving others and grow closer as a brotherhood.
As both these relationships are new to the
2012–2013 school year, the brothers are motivated
to give their all in order to continue relationships
with these organizations next year.
On April 15, a terrible tragedy occurred at
Utah Alpha hosting a home run derby rush event during fall recruitment 2012.
Ontario Alpha undergrads at their Founders Day celebration.
the end of the Boston Marathon. As national
attention was gained by this event, New Jersey
Alpha contributed to the relief effort. On April
17, the brothers at Rutgers University held a
fundraiser for the Boston Marathon tragedy,
specifically for the Vince Wilfork Foundation. In
four hours of fundraising on campus, New Jersey
Alpha was able to raise $402.
University of South Dakota
South Dakota Alpha
Over the course of the previous semester, South
Dakota Alpha has excelled in many activities,
both on campus and in the community. At the
Sioux Falls Walk to Defeat ALS, the brothers
walked with a team associated with a Vermillion
man whose son thereafter lost his battle with
ALS. In addition, we raised $1,700 at our annual
Chislic feed. All of the proceeds were donated to
The ALS Association. We also hosted a breakfast
in appreciation of our local police department.
We are trying to improve our scholarship and
Phikeia programs. We are trying to improve
these programs by pinpointing the needs of each
individual and calibrating each program to fit
their needs. Our scholarship program has shown
signs of improvement, and we hope to continue
to build upon these foundations and once again
assert ourselves as the most scholastic fraternity
on campus. —Clay Hoffman
Southwestern University
Texas Gamma
In the past six months, we have really come
together as a chapter. We have all rallied behind
outstanding leadership to make advances in
several areas. Our community service has
been a big success. We served in the “End It”
movement for ending sex trafficking as well as a
few successful car washes to donate money for
ALS. Our goal has been to be more active in the
community and around campus, and we have
definitely succeeded.
Our main short term goal is to improve our
house through renovation. Our hard work
and commitment to the chapter this semester
prompted several alumni to donate money for
the cause. As things stand now, renovations are
scheduled to begin in May, and we all are excited
to see the end result come fall. In addition, we
have been working to improve our recruitment
numbers, and like our chances to do so for the
fall term, especially with a remodeled house —
Kendall Henkes
Syracuse University
New York Epsilon
New York Epsilon welcomed 21 new members
to the Fraternity that officially installed as a
chapter Fall 2012. Bids were extended at the
conclusion of the week-long Interfraternity
Council recruitment process, representing one
of the largest recruitment classes among other
fraternities on campus.
New York Epsilon brothers at Syracuse also
hosted a blood drive in conjunction with the Red
Cross Association. The brothers along with the
newly initiated Phikeia class participated in the
event. The current Phikeia class, at the beginning
of their six week education process, supported
the blood drive, highlighting their brotherly
commitment to community.
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi
Texas Rho
We received the Bronze standard plaque in
engagement and Silver standard in academics.
We also won highest new member GPA and
cumulative GPA on campus. On top of all that we
won Greek Week for the ninth time (third in a row).
We aim at improving personal accountability
in our chapter. Our leadership core is small.
Our goal is to utilize incentive plans to increase
accountability and enhance leadership.We are
slowly progressing towards that goal. Also, with
most of our executive committee in attendance
at the previous recruitment workshop in
Arlington, Texas, we feel very optimistic about
fall recruitment. We hope to select men of the
highest standards and men who want to become
the greatest version of themselves. —Kyle Hosek
University of Texas-Austin
Texas Beta
16 | Brothers from Texas Beta gave up a
Saturday to be part of The University of Texas’
largest campus-wide service event—The
Project 2013. They worked along with other
organizations to build walkways, plant gardens,
and paint basketball courts for blighted areas
in Austin’s eastern-city area at the River City
Youth Foundation, which was established
to help children escape the outcomes of
crime-ridden neighborhoods. With the help of
outreach projects and community activism, the
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neighborhood has taken drastic leaps forward,
and Texas Beta is proud to contribute to this
progress. Texas Beta will also be partnering with
the Busby Foundation for our annual Lonestar
Crawfish Boil, historically raising approximately
$120,000 per year, the largest grossing
philanthropy event on campus.
Texas Beta Phi Liam Woolley-Macmath
was elected to The University of Texas Student
Government Legislature as a McCombs School
of Business representative. He represents the
chapter well and reflects their ambition to widen
their influence in leadership roles across campus.
Texas Beta has revamped its recruitment
process by having active members build
meaningful relationships with potential new
members before asking them to consider
joining their brotherhood. The chapter credits
this strategy for spurring incredible growth.
The chapter’s Phikeias are men of high moral
character, strong leaders, and men committed to
high academic pursuits.
Recently Texas Beta created a PR and
Community Outreach Committee. The
committee recently met with the Dean of
Students to begin planning a campus-wide
philanthropy event in the upcoming semester.
Texas Beta will be working with the Dean and
other organizations, such as Army ROTC to
help plug students into the campus and improve
University-Greek relations. Ending the semester,
we initiated 11 new brothers and gave special
initiation to Ben Lee, a White House analyst who
was previously a Phikeia, and helped save our
charter after Texas Beta’s re-founding.
—Arin Blaylock
Texas Christian University
Texas Zeta
The men of Texas Zeta hosted The Whole Man
Scholarship Dinner in honor of Mr. and Mrs.
W.L. Gray, Jr., and Mr. and Mrs. Paul Price at
the Reata in downtown Fort Worth, Texas. The
Grays and Prices have collectively donated over
$144,000 to establish two fully funded Whole
Man Scholarships for the Texas Zeta Chapter.
Whole Man Scholarships recognize academic
achievement and develop responsible and
ethical leaders. Recipients of the Whole Man
Scholarship are awarded the opportunity to
attend the Kleberg Emerging Leaders Institute
and are awarded $1,000 in the form of a
scholarship toward his education. To learn more
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about the Whole Man Scholarship Program
please visit www.phideltathetafoundation.org.
See page 46 for more info.
University of Toronto
Ontario Alpha
17–18 | Ontario Alpha celebrated its 107th Founders
Day at the Royal Canadian Yacht Club. Among
the highlights of the evening were Rick Leblanc,
’89, as an outstanding emcee, Brother Yocom, ’64,
(Chapter Grand, February 2013) who gave a great
speech after he received his Golden Legionnaire
pin, Brothers Berger, ’91, Ceballos, ’92, Rowland
’90, and Fraser, ’91, all received their Silver Legion
pins and each shared a few kind words with
us, and on behalf of the Canadian Scholarship
Foundation, Grant presented a cheque for $1,400
to Bernardo Melendez, ’11. We also heard some
passionate speeches from the undergraduates.
At Founders Day, Stephen Dooley, ’96, House
Corporation President, spoke to Dr. Long, ’46,
about the old house on 143 Bloor Street West and
his words of recollection included “drafty” and
“ghost-ridden.” But, the current house is quite
grand and is on the city’s historical list. One can
only imagine how much the old Bloor Street
property is worth now. Thanks to Peter Antonoff,
’89, for organizing this great event.
University of Utah
Utah Alpha
19 | Utah Alpha initiated 15 outstanding Phikeias.
These new initiates stepped into key leadership
positions, helping to spearhead copious positive
change within the chapter. Additionally, the
average house GPA rose from a 3.0 in Spring 2012
to a 3.15 in Fall 2012, taking second in grades out
of the eight total social fraternities, and beating
the 3.08 all-men’s average GPA.
Utah Alpha is working very hard to recruit a
large Fall 2013 pledge class without lowering our
standards or relying on recruitment. We have
begun to recruit collectively as a chapter rather
than relying on the recruitment committee,
and we have already seen success. We continue
to strive for academic excellence, and we hope
improve upon our scholastic achievements,
moving closer and closer to first in grades.
Most importantly, we are making great strides
to improve our delicate financial situation, and
should be completely debt-free by the end of
calendar 2013. It is very important that we budget
well and put a system in place to ensure that
finances are properly managed in the future.
—Stuart Johnson
University of Virginia
Virginia Beta
Virginia Beta welcomed 25 Phikeias after
successful spring recruitment, and many brothers
found success of their own in the past few
months. Highlights include Joe Riley’s selection
as a Rhodes Scholar, Evan Behrle’s election
as the new Chair of the Honor Committee,
and Blake Blaze’s appointment as the student
representative to the University Board of Visitors.
In addition, the prestigious McIntire School of
Commerce accepted five brothers from the class
of 2015, and a selection committee selected five
Phis in the class of 2014 to live on the University
Lawn, one of the highest honors at UVA.
Virginia Beta is working hard to improve its
alumni relations. As the chapter’s alumni base
grows, we’ve taken steps to ensure good alumni
engagement by creating a new website, starting
a biannual newsletter, and emailing alumni
with regular updates about chapter events. We
are also working to institute a sustainable model
for our philanthropy with Delta Sigma Theta,
a historically African-American sorority in the
National Panhellenic Council at UVA. Other
goals include a four-year giving campaign, and
exploring ways in which our chapter can better
engage the community. —Nicholas Hine
Widener University
Pennsylvania Mu
Pennsylvania Mu has been busy improving
recruitment and our image on campus. We
initiated 13 brothers into the Spring 2013
class. We currently hold the highest GPA of
fraternities on campus with a 3.2 GPA. Our
latest community service event raised over
$350 for suicide prevention. Five brothers
participated in Habitat for Humanity and built a
house in Pensacola, Florida.
Our chapter is currently trying to improve
our brotherhood events and fundraising. We
would like to increase the amount of fundraising
for our philanthropy. We feel that these events
not only provide a good service to ALS but also
give brothers the opportunity to bond together.
Recruitment and chapter GPA are the areas in
which the chapter would like to continue to
improve. —Bret Gordon
University of Washington
Washington Alpha
At Washington Alpha, we have had numerous
successes. We won Sigma Kappa’s philanthropy
and placed fourth in Alpha Gamma Delta’s
Mr. Greek. Recently, members from our
chapter have been recognized in our school’s
newspapers. One article highlighted our success
on the UW boxing team, while the other was
for excellence by Damon Poor, ’15, during
his Air Force ROTC training in California.
Recruitment has also been an area of focus, with
a seven member spring pledge class and goal to
recruit over 20 this summer.
We are currently trying to improve our relations
with our alumni. After re-colonization a few years
ago, keeping clear lines of communications has
been difficult. While there are few alumni that
offer their support frequently, we are trying to get
our entire alumni base to keep in contact. Our
Chapters need:
CAB Chairmen & Members
Want to give back to Phi Delta Theta? Why not help a local
chapter by becoming a Chapter Advisory Board chairman
or member? The chapters below need your help. Please
contact Jonathan Rogowski ([email protected])
if you are interested.
CAB Chairmen needed:
California Pi-San Diego State University
Florida Zeta-Jacksonville University
Indiana Iota-Valparaiso University
Maryland Beta-McDaniel College
Nebraska Beta-University of Nebraska, Kearney
New York Eta-Rochester Institute of Technology
New Mexico Beta-New Mexico State University
Texas Nu-Texas A&M
Texas Xi-University of Texas, San Antonio
Wyoming Alpha-University of Wyoming
Tennessee Alpha-Vanderbilt University
Texas Rho-Texas A & M Corpus Christi
Texas Sigma-Schreiner University
Virginia Eta-Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State Univ.
Washington Delta-University of Puget Sound
CAB Members needed:
Alberta Alpha-University of Alberta
Arizona Alpha-University of Arizona
California Alpha-University of California, Berkeley
plan is to create and publish monthly newsletters
in order to keep the alumni engaged and up to
date with chapter operations. We also plan to host
alumni dinners and events to encourage them to
visit the chapter house.
—Marcus D’Angelo
Wichita State University
Kansas Delta
Our chapter had fantastic fall recruitment and has
finalized a revised Phikeia Education plan that is
sure to help retention. We are also hard at work to
establish ourselves as an Iron Phi chapter by the
end of June. We were again the top fraternity on
campus in terms of overall GPA, which makes 10
semesters in a row. We are working hard to make
sure we make it eleven!
We are trying to improve our relationship
with IFC and the rest of the Greek community.
We are working closely with IFC in order to
California Gamma-University of California, Los Angeles
California Epsilon-University of California, Davis
California Upsilon-California State, Fresno
California Zeta-California State University, Northridge
Florida Alpha-University of Florida
Florida Beta-Rollins College
Florida Delta-University of Miami
Illinois Alpha-Northwestern University
Illinois Beta-University of Chicago
Illinois Gamma-Monmouth College
Illinois Eta-University of Illinois
Indiana Gamma-Butler University
Indiana Delta-Franklin College
Indiana Epsilon-Hanover College
Indiana Zeta-DePauw University
Indiana Iota-Valparaiso University
Indiana Kappa-Ball State University
Indiana Lambda-University of Southern Indiana
Iowa Beta-University of Iowa
Kansas Gamma-Kansas State University
Kansas Epsilon-Emporia State University
Kansas Zeta-Southwestern College
Kansas Eta-Kansas State University, Salina
Kentucky Epsilon-University of Kentucky
Maryland Gamma-Washington College
Massachusetts Gamma-Mass. Institute of Technology
Michigan Epsilon-Northwood University
Minnesota Alpha-University of Minnesota
Missouri Alpha-University of Missouri
Missouri Gamma-Washington University
Missouri Epsilon-Missouri State University
Missouri Eta-Missouri Western State University
Nebraska Beta-University of Nebraska, Kearney
New Hampshire Beta-Southern New Hampshire Univ.
New Jersey Beta-Princeton University
gain more support and recognition throughout
campus. We’d like to see our relationships
improve across the board. —Taylor Freund
We want to hear from you!
Let other brothers know what you are up to. Write us a line
(100 words or less) or send us a picture. Electronic submissions
should be sent to [email protected]. Digital photos
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The Scroll Editor, 2 South Campus Avenue, Oxford, OH
45056. Letters may be edited for clarity, content or length.
Photos may be edited for reproduction quality.
Correction: In the last issue we incorrectly identified
Northeastern University’s chapter name. Northeastern
University is Massachusetts Epsilon.
New Mexico Beta-New Mexico State University
New York Eta-Rochester Institute of Technology
New York Beta-Union College
North Carolina Alpha-Duke University
North Carolina Gamma-Davidson College
Nevada Alpha-University of Nevada, Reno
Ohio Iota-Denison University
Ohio Theta-University of Cincinnati
Ohio Kappa-Bowling Green State University
Oklahoma Gamma-Southwest Oklahoma State
Ontario Alpha-University of Toronto
Ontario Delta-York University
Oregon Alpha-University of Oregon
Oregon Gamma-Willamette University
Oregon Delta-Oregon Tech
Oregon Epsilon-Portland State University
Pennsylvania Epsilon-Dickinson College
Tennessee Delta-Tennessee Technological University
Texas Eta-Stephen F. Austin State University
Texas Nu-Texas A&M University
Texas Xi-University of Texas, San Antonio
Texas Rho - Texas A&M University, Corpus Christi
Texas Sigma-Schreiner University
Texas Tau-University of Texas, El Paso
Utah Alpha-University of Utah
Virginia Beta-University of Virginia
Virginia Gamma-Randolph Macon College
Virginia Zeta-Washington and Lee University
Virginia Theta-Lynchburg College
Washington Beta-Whitman College
Washington Gamma-Washington State University
Washington Delta-University of Puget Sound
Washington Epsilon-Eastern Washington
West Virginia Alpha-West Virginia University
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New Clubs Forming
Events of Interest
Below are groups establishing an alumni club.
Colorado Alumni Club
Contact: Marc Mores, [email protected]
Arkansas Alumni Club
Contact: Michael Munson, [email protected]
When: July 27–30, 2013
Contact: Luke Benfield, [email protected]
Austin Area Alumni Club
Contact: Arin Blaylock, [email protected]
Iowa Gamma 100 Year Celebration
Memphis Area Alumni Club Contact: Bryant Isom, [email protected]
Atlanta Area Alumni Club
Inland Empire Alumni Club
Contact: Richard Orr, [email protected]
Contact: Jack Luce, [email protected]
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Valley of the Sun Founders Day. Front row: Bill Vaughan, Joe Johnston, A.D. Jacobson. Back
row: Dennis Baird, Bill Woodruffe, Spike Graham, Meyer Ziman, Shelby Phillips, Sully Sullivan,
R.D. Lewis, and Chuck Gercke.
Club News
Atlanta Alumni Club
Contact: Richard Orr, [email protected]
Members of the Atlanta Alumni Club gathered to celebrate Founders Day at
Five Paces Inn on March 20, 2013. More than 50 alumni and undergraduate
members from nearby Georgia Beta (Emory University) attended. To honor
those alumni present having achieved Silver Legion (25 years), Gold Legion
(50 years), and Palladian Legion (55+ years), the group conducted the
induction ceremony. Alumni Club President Jeremy Sale acted as master
of ceremony, with members of Georgia Beta participating in the ceremony.
General Council Treasurer Rich Fabritius and Province President Rick Orr
provided Fraternity and Province updates for those assembled.
Ontario Alpha House Corporation
Contact: Doug “Olie” North, [email protected]
We had a monster of a job on our hands, it’s an OLD house and it’s been
WELL abused. One washroom had a cast iron tub and five inches of
concrete ready to fall into the floor below. Another had rad pipes that
were encased in concrete floor leaking inside. We had such great talent in
alumni brothers out to help that we 1) dropped the rad water in three floors,
2) repaired the rad piping and 3) put in a whole re-enforced subfloor and
tile ready cap. I am blown away at what we got done in two days. Not done
yet, but well on the way. Many guys who came said they had a great time
and they would be happy to come down and do it again. The remaining
undergraduates of a struggling chapter under suspension got to see the men
and their depth of commitment to the chapter…and the art of giving back.
We had over 40 brothers show up. Amazing.
Houston Alumni Club
Contact: Chris Job, [email protected]
Orange County Alumni Club
Contact: Jim Harvey, [email protected]
The Houston Phi Delta Theta Alumni Club celebrated Founders Day in
April at The Houston Racquet Club. Chris Job, Cal State Northridge ’67,
welcomed 75 brothers for an evening of fellowship, awards, great stories
and a wonderful dinner. Special guests included Chris Brussalis, General
Council, and John Thompson, Development Officer for the Phi Delta
Theta Foundation.
Receiving the Silver Legion award was Jay Miller, University of Texas ’85;
Golden Legion- Fred Armstrong, ’85, Jim Bobbitt, ’66, Win Campbell, ’66,
Stan Champion, ’66, Bill Dwyer, ’66, George Gayle, ’66, David Hull, ’66,
Butch McCaslin, ’66, Doug Rogers, ’67, John Storms, ’66, John Thomas,
’66, John Waid, ’66, all University of Texas; George Moody, SMU ’65;
Jacko Garrett, ’65, Bill Peck, ’66, John Wade, ’66, all TCU; and Byron
Varme, Minnesota ’55, 60-year Palladian.
This Founders Day had the largest number of Golden Legionnaires
in many years. The Houston Alumni Club functions will start again in
October 2013.
The Orange County, California Alumni Club celebrated Founders Day
and hosted the re-installation of the California Theta Chapter on March
7, 2013 with a dinner at the Pacific Club in Newport Beach. 105 alumni
and undergraduates attended the dinner. Jim Harvey, UC Irvine ’84, served
as master of ceremonies. We were joined by three General Headquarters
staff members: Director of Expansion DeMarkco Butler, Monmouth ’10,
and Expansion Consultants Bob Wolfley, Southern Indiana ’11, and Ryan
Schell, Florida State ’12. We were also joined by Omicron South Province
President Jack Luce, Ohio State ’64, Omicron West Province President
Stephen Youts, Texas-Arlington ’71, and Rho East Province President
Russell Carman, Sam Houston State ’98. We also had representatives from
California Delta at USC and California Rho at the University of La Verne.
Chris Lapple, Northridge ’80, President of the General Council, led
the Installation Ceremony and formally returned Phi Delta Theta to the
UC Irvine campus after a 10-year absence. After remarks by Bill Zulch,
UC Irvine ’75, Brother Lapple presented the charter to Colony/Chapter
president Mark Saleh on behalf of 69 outstanding UC Irvine men. These
men progressed from colony to chapter in a little less than one year.
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Kleberg Emerging Leadership Institute
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When: September 20–21, 2013
Contact: Jay Longnecker, [email protected]
Club Meetings
Baton Rouge
Third Saturday
Contact: William Ramsey, [email protected]
Central Florida
First Tuesday (September–April) | 11:30 a.m.
University Club (150 E. Central Blvd.) Orlando
Contact: Greg Rhodes, (407) 273-0938 or
[email protected]
Northern Nevada
First Friday | Noon
Mountain Mike’s Pizza (1601 Vassar Street), Reno
Contact: Rudy Calizo, (775) 848-7839 or
may34th [email protected]
Oklahoma City
Third Friday | Noon
Contact: Ross Brown, (405) 359-2970 or
[email protected]
Palm Beach
Second Thursday | Noon
Crown Plaza Hotel (across from the airport at
Australia and Belvedere Roads), West Palm Beach
Contact: Jack Chadam, (561) 962-3303 or
[email protected]
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Tennessee Gamma 50 Year Celebration
Emerald City/Seattle
When: September 27–28, 2013
Contact: Contact the University of Tennessee chapter for details.
Second Friday | Noon
Rainier Club
Contact: Bill Parker, (206) 284-2244
or [email protected]
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Presidents Leadership Conference
First Coast (Jacksonville)
Pittsburgh
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Utah Alpha 100 Year Celebration
Fort Lauderdale
San Francisco
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80th Bienniel Convention
When: January 9–12, 2014
Contact: Luke Benfield, [email protected]
When: March 21–23, 2014
Contact: Scott Mietchen, [email protected]
When: June 19–22, 2014
Contact: Sean Wagner, [email protected]
For more information on an alumni club near you, please view the following link:
http://www.phideltatheta.org/alumniclubs_us.asp. For the inclusion of your group’s event,
please contact Sean Wagner, [email protected], and provide this information.
Thank you.
Third Thursday | Noon
University Club
Contact: Mike Prendergast, (904) 389-5161 or
[email protected]
Second Friday | Noon
Lauderdale Yacht Club
Contact: Brett Circe, [email protected]
Halifax
First Wednesday (even months) | Noon
Argyle Bar and Grill
Contact: Michael Dunn, or
[email protected]
Houston
Jan 11, Feb 15, Mar 15 | 11:45 a.m.
Houston Racquet Club (10709 Memorial Drive)
Contact: Chris Job, (713) 522-9554 or
[email protected]
Las Vegas Alumni Club
In other Founders Day activities, we heard reports on the status of the
other Chapters in the Province and on the current effort to form a Colony
at Chapman University here in Orange County. Curtis Parvin, UC Irvine
’80, announced an effort to fund a “Whole Man” scholarship for the new
California Theta Chapter, and within moments more than $40,000 was
pledged by various alumni. We had no new Golden Legion members this
year, but seven Phis received their Silver Legion pins.
The Club will hold its annual Golf Classic this fall.
Valley of the Sun Alumni Club
Contact: Joe Coughlin, [email protected]
First Monday | 6 p.m.
Sago’s Baja Grill and Tavern (4790 S Fort Apache Rd)
Contact: Ken Colby, (909) 292-7051 or
[email protected]
Milwaukee
Last Friday | Noon
Mader’s Restaurant (Old World Third Street)
Contact: Greg Sommersberger, (262) 240-3577 or
[email protected]
1 Winter, 1 Summer | 6:30 p.m.
Primanti Bros. (4501 Steubenville Pike in Crafton)
Contact: Anthony J. Quahliero III, (724) 651-5960
or [email protected]
First Friday | Noon
Schroeder’s (240 Front Street near the
Embarcadero BART station)
Contact: Dennis Sidbury, (415) 902-5834 or
[email protected]
St. Louis
First Friday | Noon
CJ Muggs (200 S. Central, Clayton)
Contact: Matt Raithel, (417) 823-8128 or
[email protected]
Smoky Mountain (Tennessee)
Fourth Thursday
Phis and Friends
Contact: John Crisp, [email protected]
Tacoma Washington
Third Thursday | 8:30 a.m.
Rotating locations, usually at Ken McGill’s
Contact: Ron Stone, (253) 565 5801 or
[email protected] or
Ken McGill, [email protected]
If other alumni clubs would like their regularly
scheduled meetings listed here, contact Sean Wagner
([email protected]).
Northeastern Ohio
Various | TBD
Various locations
Contact: Gerald Donnelly, [email protected]
01 | The Valley of the Sun Alumni Club hosted Founders Day activities
on Sunday, March 10, at the Mesa Country Club. 50+ were in attendance
including twelve Arizona Beta brothers including Brothers Dennis Baird
’64, Chuck Gercke ’64 , Joe Johnston ’64, and Bill Vaughan ’65 who
received their Golden Legion (50 year) pins. Moreover, 15+ Arizona
Gamma undergraduate brothers were in attendance and participated in the
Golden Legion ceremony. It was a great evening of fellowship.
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Phi Footnotes:
William Baker Received Phi Delta Theta
Gardner Alumnus of the Year Award
T
he evening of Saturday, January 12, at the University Club of
New York, William C. “Bill” Baker, Colgate ’70, was awarded
the 2012 Raymond L. Gardner “Alumnus of the Year” Award by
Phi Delta Theta Fraternity. Brother Baker received the award for his
lifetime service and dedication to his alma mater, Colgate University,
the New York Zeta Chapter of Phi Delta Theta, and his community,
New York City. He received the award in the presence of over 100 fellow
Phis and undergraduates at the Seventh Annual New York Zeta of Phi
Delta Theta Career Night and Banquet. The award was presented by
Chris Brussalis, General Council representative of Phi Delta Theta,
with Douglas Sweeney, Director of Development, Phi Delta Theta
Foundation, also in attendance.
Bill Baker has played an instrumental role in the success of his
university, fraternity chapter, and community. Since being initiated into
the New York Zeta Chapter on April 10, 1967, Brother Baker has lived
out the three cardinal principles of Phi Delta Theta in real and personal
ways. After graduation from Colgate University in 1970 and service in
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the U.S. Army (1971–1973), Brother Baker joined his family footwear
business, Baker-Benjes (which later become Ralph Lauren Footwear).
Mr. Baker managed the successful growth of the company as Chairman,
CFO, and COO until his retirement in 1996. A long-time supporter of
Colgate University and the Phi Delta Theta Fraternity at Colgate, Brother
Baker currently is chairman of the New York Zeta of Phi Delta Theta
Foundation and Scholarship Board, which provide scholarships that
promote ideals of strong leadership and high scholastic achievement, and
insures that members of the chapter who exhibit those qualities and provide
outstanding leadership to the chapter, campus and community will be
rewarded every year. In 2005 he donated the flagpole to the chapter house
which he dedicated to Winnie McKay (beloved House Chef) and those lost
in the Global War on Terrorism.
An excerpt from the nomination states, “Bill has dedicated his life to
philanthropy and scholarship. He is an active alumnus both as a Colgate
Graduate and a Phi Delt Man to the fullest extent, actively working with
the university to help any undergraduate student in need, but especially
Exclusively available at www.azzaroparis.com/phideltatheta.
Phis. He lives out the creed “We enjoy life by the help and society of
others” and that “one man is no man,” and has worked to ensure that the
spirit of fraternity is lived out by opening his wallet, his heart, his soul, and
his home to others (see page six for his support for the Krivitski family).
Within his Colgate community, he is a member of the Colgate
University President’s Club and serves on its nominating committee. He
established an endowed scholarship that goes toward a New York Zeta
member and donated the West Entrance Foyer of Little Hall (arts building)
in 1997.
Mr. Baker serves on the Board of Directors for The Glaucoma
Foundation. He currently lives in New York City and serves as president of
his co-op apartment building.
“We enjoy life by the help and society of others.”
“…one man is no man”
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Akron
Keith Dambrot, ’81, was named the 2013 Red Auerbach Coach of the Year
by the Jewish Coaches Association (JCA). The award is the second for
Dambrot this season as he was named the MAC Coach of the Year, a
finalist for the Jim Phelan National Coach of the Year award and the Hugh
Durham Award (Hugh Durham, Florida State ’56), which recognizes the nation’s
top mid-major coach. Dambrot brought his hard-working, fearless Zips
(26-6) to take the court against the Virginia Commonwealth University
Rams during the NCAA tournament. Akron is a team that had a 19-game
winning streak this season. The Zips have also won at least 23 games in each
of the last six seasons. Included in this season’s list of achievements were the
Zips’ first national ranking, Dambrot’s 200th win at Akron and 300th win
overall, four All-MAC selections, five MAC Player of the Week winners and
the league’s second two-time Defensive Player of the Year (Zeke Marshall)
in the award’s 17-year history.
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Nathan Coulter, ’14, of Little Rock has been selected as a 2013 Harry S.
Truman Scholar. Coulter is majoring in political science and economics
in the J. William Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences and is a member
of the Honors College. Coulter is one of 62 students from 54 U.S. colleges
and universities to be awarded the prestigious scholarship this year. He will
receive $30,000 to be used toward his graduate study.
California-Northridge
01 | “The tournament can’t start until the Phi Delts say it’s time!” Mitchell
Lane, ’76, and Mark Smith, ’74, (left to right)—California Zeta Brothers in the
Bond were the official “Starters” for the PGA’s Northern Trust Open Golf
Tournament in Pacific Palisades, California.
Colorado State
William S. Demchak, ’84, has been named president and chief executive officer
of the PNC Financial Services Group. Demchak joined PNC in 2002 as
chief financial officer. In 2005, he became head of Corporate & Institutional
Banking. He was promoted to senior vice chairman in 2009 and named head
of all PNC businesses in 2010. Prior to joining PNC, Demchak served as head
of Structured Finance and Credit Portfolio for JP Morgan Chase & Co. In
addition to his undergraduate degree from Allegheny College, he earned an
MBA at the University of Michigan. Demchak served as president for the
Pennsylvania Delta Chapter 1983–1984.
Albert “Bert” Miller, ’69, was honored as a distinguished alumnus by Colorado
State University, College of Business for his professional efforts have been
exclusively in the American manufacturing arena. Early in his career,
Miller was instrumental in building a chemical plant in West Virginia. This
start-up added 16 jobs to a rural area during a difficult recession in 1974.
Since that time, Miller has continued to build jobs in America by opening
plants in Iowa, Tennessee, and Indiana. Miller and his wife, Dee Dee,
have been married for 37 years and have three children. Family business
is more than a catch phrase for the Millers. Sons, Albert and Giles, the
sixth generation, are actively involved in the management of the family
company. Their daughter, Deirdre, is still debating her role in the family
business. For now, Chicago winters are a tough sell to the California girl.
Arkansas
Davidson
John Tyson, ’75, chairman and CEO of Tyson Foods Inc. gave a $500,000
gift from the Tyson Foundation to the Randal Tyson Memorial Endowed
Scholarship/Fellowship Fund. This fund was established in 1993 and is
designated toward juniors and seniors who demonstrate a strong academic
background, leadership ability and professional potential in the poultry
industry. Tyson shares, “my work as with the Campaign for the Twenty-First
Century (Arkansas) volunteer has given me the chance to see first-hand
the needs of the university, and through that, I’ve become an enthusiastic
supporter of the Chancellor’s vision for the institution.”
Davidson College has awarded graduating senior Chad Harper, ’13, its annual
W. Thomas Smith Scholarship which covers expenses for two consecutive
semesters of study at a university outside the United States. It recognizes
a senior who has demonstrated outstanding academic achievement,
leadership, and a commitment to community service. Harper will use his
scholarship to pursue a year-long master’s degree in conflict resolution and
reconciliation studies at Trinity College Dublin in Ireland.
Allegheny
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DePauw
Emporia
Richard J. Bonaccorsi, ’85, has joined Harrison College as vice president of
international operations to provide strategic vision and leadership for the
college’s international programs, working with educational partners in
South Africa, Thailand, India, China, Singapore, and the United Kingdom.
He serves on the advisory board of DePauw’s McDermond Center for
Management and Entrepreneurship, is a member of the DePauw Athletic
Hall of Fame and is president of DePauw’s “D” Athletic Alumni Association
and Athletic Hall of Fame. He holds an M.B.A. from Thunderbird School
of Global Management and a Doctor of Management from Case Western
Reserve University’s Weatherhead School of Management.
Colin Milligan, ’07, has been named communications director for U.S.
Representative Cheri Bustos, who represents Illinois’ 17th congressional
district. Colin was born and raised in Grand Rapids, Michigan, has served
a variety of roles for Democratic leaders, and in 2007 and 2008 served a
stint as field organizer for President Barack Obama’s campaign as a field
organizer in Ottumwa, Iowa, in preparation for the Iowa caucuses.
David L. Singer, ’91, is Senior Vice President in the private banking and
investment group at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and is included in
Barron’s annual list of “America’s Top 1,000 Advisors: State-by-State.” The
listing, based on 2012 information, appeared in the publication’s February 18
issue. Advisors considered for the ranking have a minimum of seven years’
financial services experience and have been employed at their current
firm for at least one year. Numerous quantitative and qualitative measures
(including assets managed, revenue produced and quality of practice)
determine the financial advisor rankings. Singer has been a part of the
private banking and investment group’s Cincinnati, Ohio office for 11 years.
The Kansas Epsilon Chapter hosted a reception for chapter alumnus
Sanaka Samarasinha, ’91, was recently posted as the United Nations Resident
Coordinator for Belarus.
Samarasinha’s role in Belarus as the chief U.N. representative focuses
on preventing the spread of HIV and tuberculosis, strengthening the
health system, improving education, creating a “green” economy,
preparation for natural disasters and working on the prevention of human
trafficking and domestic violence, among other issues.
During his time at Emporia State, Samarasinha was editor-in-chief of
The Bulletin student newspaper, served as a senator on Associated Student
Government, and was initiated as Phi Delta Theta’s first international
member. He transferred on to obtain a journalism degree from the
William Allen White School of Journalism and Mass Communication at
the University of Kansas. Samarasinha earned a juris doctorate from the
University of Maryland. Eastern Kentucky
02 | Will Davis, ’83, was born in Kentucky and traveled extensively with his
family while his father was in the military. They returned to Kentucky
where Will graduated from Johns Creek High School and Eastern
Kentucky University. His family roots are buried in the hills of Pike County
Kentucky. Will Davis has written a novel titled When the Shade Comes
Over, based in part on true ghost experiences at his family’s home place in
the hills of Eastern Kentucky. Davis now resides in Mesa, Arizona.
Florida State
T. K. Wetherell, ’68, Florida State President Emeritus was honored by
Leadership Tallahassee with its Lifetime Leadership Award, which recognizes
an individual who has made significant, tangible leadership contributions to
the Tallahassee community, in both career and community arenas.
Hanover
Phil Chamberlin, ’01, named as a Hanover College Distinguished Young
Alumnus. He currently serves as research astrophysicist at NASA’s Goddard
Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Md., and deputy project scientist for the
Solar Dynamics Observatory (SDO), launched in 2010 from the Kennedy
Space Center in Florida.
His significant contributions to science include improving the higherorder correction technique for UV spectrographs in 2003; releasing the first
version of the Flare Irradiance Spectral Model (FISM) in 2005; and leading
a sounding rocket to measure the definitive solar minimum EUV irradiance
reference spectrum in 2009.
In community service, he participates, almost weekly in outreach
activities to encourage k-12 students to get excited about STEM (Science,
Technology, Engineering and Math) and pursue careers in the future.
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These include speaking to students and teaching classes at their schools,
judging science fairs, giving public lectures to the community and
providing advice for student science fair projects. Chamberlin also takes
advantage of emerging resources, such as the Distance Learning Network
(DLN), Skype, and Google Hangouts in order to reach out to larger groups
of students anywhere in the U.S.
At Hanover, he majored in physics and played football.
Ohio Wesleyan
Isidro A. Amigo, DO, FACOS, ’76, was published in renowned publication The
Leading Physicians of the World and the International Association of
Healthcare Professionals honored him for his exceptional successes in the
osteopathic surgery community. Nearly 30 years in practice, Dr. Amigo
has continued to demonstrate the passion, dedication, and enthusiasm for
quality patient care necessary to be considered a Top Physician in his field.
Dr. Amigo completed his undergraduate training and pre-med studies at
Ohio Wesleyan University and continued on to receive his degree, in 1979,
at the Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine. Upon
completion, he furthered his training in osteopathic medicine; attending
Grandview Hospital and Doctors Hospital in Ohio.
Indiana
Brother George Thomas, ’13, was recognized as a member of the Kate Hevner
Mueller Outstanding Senior Class of 2013 award. Brother Thomas has
been very involved since arriving in Bloomington. He has served on three
of the most influential student organizations—was an Indiana Memorial
Union Board Director, an Indiana University Student Association Congress
representative, and is currently a member of the Steering Committee for
the Indiana University Student Foundation.
Apart from being one of the most involved students at Indiana University,
Brother Thomas has stayed extensively active within the Indiana Alpha
Chapter. Serving as the house manager for the past two semesters, George
has overseen numerous renovations to the chapter’s facilities. Working
with the House Corporation Board, George supervised several projects to
renovate multiple areas within the chapter house including the assembly of
a new slate roof due to storm damage.
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Kansas
Maryland
Miami (Ohio)
Dr. George F. Sheldon, ’57, Kansas, was awarded the second Lifetime
Achievement Award of the American College of Surgeons. Dr. Sheldon
is the Zack D. Owens Distinguished Professor of Surgery at the University
of North Carolina (UNC) at Chapel Hill School of Medicine and a
Past-President of the ACS. Dr. Sheldon participated in the founding of one
of the nation’s first trauma centers and became the chief of trauma service
at San Francisco General Hospital. For more information of his many
achievements and his accomplishments, see the Bulletin (V97, No 11) of
the American College Surgeons’ publication.
03 | Adam Luecking, ’01, has recently published the book, The Holy Grail
of Public Leadership which “challenges traditional notions of ‘success’
in community-oriented, social sector work. Too often, society sets low
expectations for community groups, government agencies, non-profits, and
other collective action entities. As a result, many of these organizations
are plagued by poorly-defined goals, unreasonable assumptions, and few
internal methods for achieving Measurable Impact. The Holy Grail of Public
Leadership provides leaders with practical tools to reverse this trend.”
06 | Michael Phelps, ’66, and Washington Examiner publisher since 2006
received the Silver Shovel Award for volunteer service to INMA in April
for his volunteer service and lifetime achievements in the media industry.
This is the association’s highest individual award for unselfish dedication to
the association. Phelps was recognized for a “career of excellence that has
advanced the causes of journalism, finding new ways to pay for journalism,
and positioning INMA in the middle of that great debate. Phelps has an
advertising sales brain with a journalist’s heart.”
Mercer
Missouri State
Lehigh
04 | Todd A. Wilson, ’87, made his film debut in the feature 42, which tells the
story of Jackie Robinson and baseball history. Todd plays Reporter #4 and
though only two scenes, he shares, “I am truly proud. It could only have
been better if I was doing the same role in a redo of Pride of the Yankees.”
The Missouri Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers awarded Joseph S.
Passanise, ’91, the distinguished “Charles M. Shaw” Trial Advocacy Award.
This award by MACDL is given annually to an individual who distinguishes
himself for excellence in the courtroom.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Montana
05 | Tim Stumbaugh, ’12, was awarded the Frederick Gardiner Fassett, Jr. Award
by the Fraternity Sorority Independent Living Group for his qualities of
spirit, dedication, and service in furthering the ideals of MIT brotherhood,
sisterhood, and membership excellence. Tim is a member of the swimming
and diving team, mentors first year students, serves on the Undergraduate
Association, and performs in Dance Troupe. Tim served the fraternity
community as the IFC Vice President, giving him the opportunities to
serve on several Institute-wide committees as the voice of the fraternity
community. Within Phi Delta Theta, Tim served instrumental roles such
as Ritual Chairman, Steward, and New Member Educator. What others
admire most about Tim is his ability to speak up for what he believes is right
and to challenge others to think outside the box. The Frederick Gardiner
Fasset, Jr. Award is named for Dean Fasset, ’23, Colby. Dean Fasset shared
many dinners at Massachusetts Gamma while he was Associate Dean of
Students in the ’50s and ’60s.
Drew Houston, ’05, co-founder and CEO of Dropbox, was the keynote
speaker for the 2013 graduating class of MIT. Houston says that part of his
inspiration for Dropbox came from MIT’s Athena system, which allows
students to access their files on any of the Athena computers across campus.
MIT is proud if its tech start-up culture.
07 | Jim Hutchison, ’69, retired from the Montana State Crime Lab after
38 years of service as the lab’s toxicology supervisor. Other noteworthy
Montana Alpha brothers from his pledge class include Joe Mazurek, ’70,
(Chapter Grand 2012), served as Montana’s Attorney General in the
1990s, Don Molloy, ’68, is a senior United States federal judge on the United
States District Court for the District of Montana, and Mike McGrath, ’69, is
Montana’s current Supreme Court Justice. The photo from 1968 shows
Hutchinson and fellow brothers at the Shaving Cream Battle.
The University of Montana School of Business Administration honored
three alumni for outstanding career achievements during its 66th annual
Donor Recognition and Scholarship Awards Banquet in May. Long-time
University of Montana supporter Charles H. “Chuck” Bultmann, ’66, was honored
by the University of Montana School of Business Administration for his
outstanding career achievements during its 66th annual Donor Recognition
and Scholarship Awards Banquet in May.
Bultmann was a member of Montana Alpha and lettered for the Grizzly
football team. After graduation, he served three years in the U.S. Army,
including one year with the First Air Cavalry Division in Vietnam, for
which he was awarded both the Bronze Star Medal for heroism in ground
combat and the Air Medal.
Lehigh University’s very own Edward Avery McIlhenny, 1894, was a Louisiana
businessman, who had a father with a spicy idea. The McIlhenny family,
led by Edward McIlhenny, Edward Avery’s father, created Tabasco hot
sauce and founded the Tabasco sauce company, McIlhenny Company,
in the mid-1860s. McIlhenny enrolled at Lehigh and joined the Phi Delta
Theta Fraternity. McIlhenny dropped out of school, however, to join an
arctic expedition as an ornithologist with explorer and physician, Frederick
Cook. After his expedition to Point Barrow, Alaska, where he helped rescue
over a hundred fleet sailors, McIlhenny returned to Louisiana to assume
leadership of the McIlhenny Company. McIlhenny was responsible
for overseeing the production of Tabasco sauce as the president of the
company until his death, 51 years later.
An article was printed in the Lehigh Brown and White October 2012. For
more information see http://www.lehighvalleylive.com/thebrownandwhiteblog/
index.ssf/2012/10/former_lehigh_student_edward_a.html
Louisiana State
Alvin Dark, ’45, LSU, was featured in the SFGate (online edition of the San
Francisco Chronicle) in January, 2012 and reminisced of his time with the
Giants. He managed for the club from 1961–1964 and is celebrating his 91st
birthday this year. For more information visit http://www.sfgate.com/sports/
article/At-90-Alvin-Dark-still-a-Giant-at-heart
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Bultmann’s business career began in 1969 in Everett, Wash., with
then-independent telephone giant GTE. During his time with GTE, he
earned a master’s in business administration from Indiana University. He
retired from Verizon Wireless as vice president of phone mart operations,
responsible for 150 retail stores in 22 states, with annual revenues exceeding
$75 million.
Bultmann supported UM by serving on the House of Delegates and the
Alumni Board, chairing the Business Advisory Council for the School of
Business Administration, serving as treasurer of the UM Foundation and
chairing the National Advisory Board for Grizzly Athletics. He and his wife,
Sally, a UM alumna, have been members of The President’s Club for 15
years. Bultmann and Sally reside in Colleyville, Texas. They have four
children and six grandchildren.
North Carolina State
08 | Brian Wilson, ’03, was Team Engineer for the winning NASCAR driver
Brad Keselowski and the No. 2 Miller Lite Dodge team when the team
claimed the first-ever NASCAR Sprint Cup Series (NSCS) championship
for Penske Racing Sunday evening in November 2012. Wilson is from
Detroit and grew up around racing. He attended North Carolina State
University and joined Frank Kimmel’s championship ARCA Series team
as the team’s shock’s specialist. Nationwide Driver’s Championship in 2010
with Brad Keselowski was the foundation for their 2012 championship. For
more on this, he has also been featured in the alumni magazine, NC State.
station. The New Leaders Council-New Jersey joined with the Monmouth
County Democrats, Monmouth County Republicans, New Jersey Young
Democrats and New Jersey Young Republicans. Former New Jersey Senate
President John O. Bennett, WVU ’70, is the Chairman of the Monmouth
County Republicans. Jason Springer, ’02, is Communications Director
for NLC-NJ, the New Jersey Young Democrats, and is President of JRS
Strategies. There are many Phi Delts from Rutgers who are members of
the NJ Young Democrats and Republicans. This event was a huge success
raising over $100,000. For more information see http://www.dailyrecord.
com/article/20121231/NJENT/312310025/Benefit-victims-Sandy-Stony-Ponybipartisan-affair
Virginia
Stanford
Washington
New York Times Best Selling Author and Phi Po Bronson, ’86, has a new book
out, Top Dog: The Science of Winning and Losing. Read more about the
book in his Forbes magazine interview, http://phide.lt/VwTLCB
Tim Cooney, ’14, guard on the men’s basketball team, has started “Project
Blacktop” through the Rally St. Louis campaign, a nonprofit charity that
has developed a platform to empower the residents of St. Louis to help
shape the future of the city. Cooney’s goal is to beautify urban areas of
St. Louis with functional outdoor basketball courts that serve as hubs
for the neighborhood and host community building events. The courts,
though, would be, eye-catching and appealing, with green space around
them. In addition to the physical court, he hopes to host youth clinics on
the weekends and in the summer. In addition, men’s and women’s adult
leagues and 3-on-3 basketball tournaments could be added in the future.
Cooney, a double major in marketing and entrepreneurship will graduate in
May 2014.
Tennessee Tech
Nathaniel Bessa, ’14, was recognized by Brigham and Women’s Hospital for
his development of an application to monitor a new physician productivity
incentive program, which includes layers of analysis and functionality
and has already impacted the hospitals fiscal efficiency. Bessa wants to
champion technologies that benefit the healthcare arena. He plans to
continue his work in healthcare technology innovation on co-op at the
Broad Institute, a biomedical research center in Cambridge, Massachusetts,
where he will develop metabolite profiling software.
Donald “Lee” Gatts III, ’13, won the university’s annual Derryberry Award,
which recognizes one graduating senior who has demonstrated “potential
for future service and effective leadership in American society” through
his moral and academic integrity in scholastic achievement, participation
in campus activities that demonstrate a commitment to citizenship and
fondness for and success in sports.
TTU’s Greek Life Office has named Gatts both new member of the
year and member of the year in 2011 and 2012, respectively. He has been
treasurer, vice president and warden of his chapter.
In addition to a plethora of on campus honor societies, leadership roles,
and sports videography work with football and basketball teams, Gatts
volunteers with the Lions Club, Relay for Life, Jaycees Toys for Tots, and
the American Heart Walk, and helps raise awareness of Lou Gehrig’s
disease with a 5k event his chapter sponsors. He is working with the town of
Rickman to start a community library. He served as a student representative
for the American Israel Public Affairs Committee.
Robert Morris
Texas Christian
09 | Kevin Bazner, ’06, was nominated to the 20 under 40 Class of 2012 for
Wichita Falls, Texas. When Kevin Bazner made the trip from Steel City
to the City by the Falls in 2010, he figured the best way to get to know
people in his new setting was to get involved in the community. Roughly
three years later, the 27-year-old Pittsburgh native is one of Wichita Falls’
brightest up-and-comers. He has participated in Leadership Wichita Falls
and Downtown Wichita Falls Development, and connected with people
that shared an interest in rebuilding and reinventing a destination city.
Kevin is the assistant director of Student Development and Orientation at
Midwestern State University, has completed the Nonprofit Center’s board
training program and was a board member of the Humane Society of
Wichita County. He completed a bachelor of science in management and
marketing and a master of science in instructional leadership from RMU.
Face the Nation anchor and CBS News chief Washington correspondent
Bob Schieffer, ’59, was inducted into the Academy of Television Arts &
Sciences Hall of Fame.
Last year marked Schieffer’s 55th year as a reporter and 43rd year at CBS
News, where he has been a principal anchor since 1973. He anchored the
CBS Evening News from March 2005 to August 2006, “an 18-month period
that saw a substantial increase in viewers,” the academy said. Schieffer has
served as a moderator of CBS News’ Sunday public affairs broadcast Face
the Nation since 1991.
Northeastern
Rutgers
10 | A successful Hurricane Sandy Relief Concert was held in December
2012 led and organized by Phi Delts and hosted by New Jersey 101.5 radio
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Texas-Arlington
Ernest Machorro, ’13, was awarded a scholarship by the Order of Omega, one of
two Phi Delta Theta members nationally. Scholarship applicants must be
registered members of Order of Omega displaying leadership and service to
their Order of Omega chapter, Greek system, and campus community.
The University Board of Visitors Blake Blaze, ’14, as its new non-voting
student. Blaze, a Massachusetts native, is also a Jefferson Scholar, the
current long snapper for the Virginia football team (a redshirt sophomore).
Washington & Jefferson
As past President of Pennsylvania Gamma Chapter and current President
of the Interfraternity Council (IFC), Gordon Mathews, ’14, was awarded Greek
President of the Year as well as Greek Man of the Year. In addition, at the
Northeast Greek Leadership Association annual conference in Connecticut,
he was recognized with the Distinguished Greek Leader Award.
West Texas AS&M
Province President M. Keith Brown, ’91, for being named Man of the Year in
Canyon, Texas by the Canyon Chamber of Commerce.
Westminster
Brother Warren K. Erdman, ’81, is Executive Vice President of Administration
& Corporate Affairs at Kansas City Southern (NYSE: KSU), a
transportation holding company that has railroad investments in the U.S.,
Mexico, and Panama. Headquartered in the heart of Kansas City, Mo.,
Kansas City Southern posted a record $2.2 billion in revenue in 2012. Prior
to joining KCS in 1997, Brother Erdman served as chief of staff to U.S.
Senator Christopher S. “Kit” Bond for 10 years. In January 2013, Brother
Erdman, was presented with the Cornerstone Club Award for his financial
support of the Missouri Beta Chapter at Westminster. The award was
presented by General Council Reporter Jeff Davis and Development
Officer Jacob Kingdon.
of all association professionals have earned the CAE. To be designated as
a Certified Association Executive, an applicant must have a minimum of
three years’ experience in nonprofit organization management, complete
a minimum of 100 hours of specialized professional development, pass a
stringent examination in association management, and pledge to uphold
a code of ethics. More than 4,000 association professionals currently hold
the CAE credential. The CAE program is accredited by the National
Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA). ASAE is a membership
organization of more than 21,000 association executives and industry
partners representing 10,000 organizations. Its members manage leading
trade associations, individual membership societies and voluntary
organizations across the United States and in nearly 50 countries around
the world.
Phi Delta Theta
11 | In February at the annual Heroes Living with ALS Luncheon, The
ALS Association presented Phi Delta Theta International Fraternity with
the Partnership for Success Award. This award recognizes those who
advance the mission and vision of The ALS Association through exemplary
partnership and collaborative efforts to increase the capacity of our
organization to serve people with Lou Gehrig’s disease.
In just two years, the Iron Phi program has raised more than $150,000 for
ALS research and continues to grow in participation. “We’ve only scratched
the surface of this partnership between Phi Delta Theta and The ALS
Association,” said Steve Good, Director of Communications & Iron Phi.
“We are humbled to be given this award, but we look forward to what this
can become. We will continue to connect our members with The ALS
Association and further educate them about Lou Gehrig’s disease. We want
to help find a cure for this horrible disease.”
In the photo, left to right: Phi Delta Theta Fraternity Director of
Communications Steve Good, ALS Association President and CEO Jane
Gilbert, Phi Delta Theta Fraternity Executive Director Bob Biggs and ALS
Association National Board of Trustees Member Chris Brussalis, who also
serves on the General Council of Phi Delta Theta Fraternity.
We want to hear from you!
Let other brothers know what you are up to. Write us a line or send us a picture. Electronic
submissions should be sent to [email protected]. Digital photos should be taken on a
digital camera’s highest-quality setting and be at least 1 mb. Hard copies can be sent to GHQ,
attn: The Scroll Editor, 2 South Campus Avenue, Oxford, OH 45056. Letters may be edited for
clarity, content or length. Photos may be edited for reproduction quality.
Wichita State
Darren Beckham, ’13, was awarded a scholarship by the Order of Omega, one
of two Phi Delta Thetas to nationally. Scholarship applicants must be
registered members of Order of Omega displaying leadership and service to
their Order of Omega chapter, Greek system, and campus community.
Widener
The American Society of Association Executives has announced that
Association Executive Vice President Sean Wagner, ’02, earned the Certified
Executive Association (CAE) Credential. The CAE is the highest
professional credential in the association industry. Less than five percent
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Alan Aboona, Washington-St. Louis
Photo by James Byard, WUSTL Photo Services
Winter/
Spring Sports
BY JAY LANGHAMMER, SPORTS EDITOR
Basketball
Co-captain/forward Jeff Cohen led 26–8 Davidson
to the NCAA Division I tournament and was
named Southern Conference Player of the
Year for the second time. He led the Wildcats
in scoring (508 points, 14.9 per game) and
blocked shots (56) while ranking second with
181 rebounds (5.3 per game). His top game was
32 points versus Charleston and he is now the
career leader in blocks (197), sixth in career
points (1,795) and ninth in career rebounds
(747). Following the season, Cohen played in
the Reese’s College All-Star Game and the
Portsmouth Invitational Tournament. Also
participating in the NCAA tournament once
again was Akron head coach Keith Dambrot, Akron
’82, who, in his ninth season, led his alma mater
to a 26–7 record. Over 15 seasons as a college
head coach, his career mark is now 318–164.
Four Phi Delts were key regulars for the 21–6
Washington-St. Louis squad which went to the
NCAA Division III tournament. Co-captain/
guard Alan Aboona was named to the All-University
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Chris Klimek, Washington-St. Louis
Photo by James Byard, WUSTL Photo Services
Kyle Billig, Washington & Lee
Photo by WUSTL Sports Information
Zack Kessinger, Washington-St. Louis
Photo by James Byard, WUSTL Photo Services
Drew Weprinsky, Washington & Lee
Photo by Keith Lucas
Athletic Association first team. He led the squad
in assists (126), steals (32) and free throw shooting
(89.2%) while ranking second in scoring with 344
points (12.7). His career-best game was 35 points
against Emory, which included a UAA record 10
three-pointers. The squad’s top scorer (417 points,
15.4) was All-UAA first team forward Chris Klimek,
who also was on the NABC and D3hoops.com
All-Midwest Region second teams. He led with
25 blocks, a 57.8 field goal percentage and was
second with 155 rebounds (5.7). His career-best
game was 31 points versus Austin College. Forward
Nick Burt received All-UAA honorable mention
after scoring 163 points (6.0) plus 102 rebounds
(3.8), 42 assists and 17 steals. Co-captain/guard Tim
Cooney totaled 157 points (5.8), 119 rebounds (4.4),
74 assists and 39 steals.
The 23–6 Ohio Wesleyan team also went to the
NCAA Division III tournament and featured
four Phi Delt players. Forward Marshall Morris was
second in rebounds (184, 6.3) and blocked shots
(25) while scoring 285 points (9.8). Leading in
field goal shooting (58.5%) was guard Dre White,
who was also second with 21 steals while scoring
183 points (6.3). Also seeing action for OWU
were guards Robbie Rinehart and Nick Felhaber. Key
Southwestern players were guard Chase Kocher,
who scored 183 points (7.3), along with 43 assists,
and forward Sean Myers, who led with 15 blocked
shots and scored 175 points (7.6). Teammate
Joshua Tates had eight starts at forward. Forward
Brian Klements of Case Western Reserve led in field
goal shooting (59.8%), scored 139 points (6.3)
and blocked 17 shots. Starting 21 contests for
14–12 Franklin was forward Troy Porter, who scored
165 points (7.2) and had 13 steals. Other players
included guard Mike Stewart of Schreiner and
forward Travis Wilson of Wabash.
At the Northwest Conference meet, three
Phis from Whitman distinguished themselves. Sam
Starr was on two winning relays (400 medley, 800
freestyle) and placed third in the 100 backstroke.
Nick Wechter was also on the NWC first place
400 medley relay and placed fourth in the 200
breaststroke. Whitman’s Robby Dorn finished
fifth in the 200 breaststroke. Phis from two
schools competed at the North Coast Athletic
Conference meet. Grant Richman of Allegheny was
on the fourth place 800 freestyle relay, placed
sixth in the 1650 freestyle and was on the sixth
place 800 freestyle relay. Teammate Andrew Bean
was on the seventh place 400 medley relay and
14th in the 100 breaststroke. Chris Ercoli of DePauw
was 14th in the 200 backstroke at the North
Coast Athletic Conference meet. Jacob Miller
of Ashland placed 16th in the 100 freestyle at the
Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
event. Swimming the 100 and 200 breaststroke
events for Emory was Eric Ruggieri. Other Phi Delts
in the pool over the winter included Coen Weiler
of Franklin, Tad Derrick of Washington College and
Andrew Watkins of Denison.
to the All-University Athletic Association
All-Tournament team were Washington-St. Louis
outfielder Kyle Billig and first baseman Zack
Kessinger. Both ranked among the squad’s top
hitters. Co-captain/shortstop Jonathan Stutts
and outfielder Drew Weprinsky were two of the
leading hitters at Washington & Lee. Batting over
.400 for most of the Ohio Wesleyan season was
outfielder Sean Vollenweider. Two of the top
players for Hanover were .400-hitting outfielder
Kolton Chapman and pitcher Andrew Roby, who
won five games.
Key players for Centre were infielder Sam Speed
and outfielders Kyle Cook and Jake Johnson. Two
of the busiest hurlers on the Southwestern squad
were Colton Seeton (19 gmes) and Cody Lovas (10
games). Teammate Jeff Glasgow hit over .300
as an outfielder. Seeing action as regulars for
DePauw were outfielders Ryan Allee and Brendan
Pashia, along with infielder Pat Lyons, catcher
Matt Dorsett and pitcher Michael Chiaro. Key
starters for Puget Sound included Christian Carter,
infielders Kaulana Smith and Bobby Hosmer and
pitcher Jarrod Beiser. Catcher Jose Godinz started
every game and was a leading hitter (.329) for St.
Norbert. Leading the Ripon mound staff was Tom
Fish, who had a 301 record and 2.81 earned run
average. Other Phi Delts on the diamond this
spring included Whitman pitcher Dakota Matherly,
Central Methodist infielder Brian King and pitcher
Daniel Brewer of Schreiner.
Swimming
At the Coastal Collegiate Swimming Association
meet, Dylan Ludwick of Davidson won the 500
freestyle (for the second time) and 200 freestyle;
was on the winning 400 freestyle relay; and
placed third in the 1650 freestyle. Stu Lubbison
of Gettysburg won All-American honors at the
NCAA Division III championship with the
sixth place 400 freestyle relay and 10th place 200
freestyle relay. Teammate Sean Staerk was on the
13th place 800 freestyle relay and was named to
the Centennial Conference All-Sportsmanship
Team. Also competing for Gettysburg were Will
Nellican, who earned All-Centennial honors with
the 400 medley relay, and Andrew Weinbrom,
whose best event was the 200 backstroke. Andrew
Angeles of Chicago competed in the 50 freestyle
and 100 breaststroke at the NCAA Division III
championship. Also competing at the Centennial
Conference meet were two McDaniel Phi Delt
swimmers. Stevie Hoyt was on the fourth place
record-setting 800 freestyle relay and two sixth
place relays (200 and 400 freestyle). He and
teammate Jono Leafblad were on the seventh place
400 medley relay.
Baseball
Three Phi Delts ranked among the leading
players for Davidson this spring. Starting every
game and hitting close to .300 was outfielder
Nathan Becker. Joining him in the outfield as
a regular was Forrest Brandt while David Daniels
started at first base. Seeing a lot of action
on the mound was Danny Moody. Named
Joe Cerne, Puget Sound
Photo by Puget Sound Athletics
Track & Field
Joe Cerne of Puget Sound claimed his second
straight Northwest Conference decathlon title
with 6,321 points, 82 more than his winning
total in 2012. Among his best events distances
were 14' 3 ¼" in the pole vault and 177'6" in the
javelin. Ryan Gann of LaVerne placed second in the
discus and hammer events at the SCIAC Quad
meet. At the Meet of Champions, Jake Nysather
of Monmouth placed second in the hammer
(169'3") and 18th in both the discus and shot put.
Chuck Kronmiller of McDaniel placed fifth in the
javelin at the Mason-Dixon Invitational. Holden
Wallace of Indiana-PA finished eighth in the weight
throw (46'6") at the Pennsylvania State Athletic
Conference meet. Trey Burton of Southwestern
College was 26th in the 5000 (16:27.93) at the
Southwestern Invitational meet. Kelton Mehls of
Robert Morris had a best distance of 50'6" in the
weight throw.
At the Midwest Conference meet, Eric Langman
of Ripon competed in multiple events, including
the 100 and 200, the javelin and on several relays.
Competing for Franklin at the Indiana Division
III meet were Forrest Prichard (second in the
high jump) and Jesse Page of the 1600 meter
relay. Other Phi Delts who were members of
their school track and field squad included pole
vaulter Cody Feazell of Sam Houston State, Christopher
Ju of Colgate, Ryan Callahan of Emory, hurdler Austin
Boedeker of Central Methodist, Ivy Duggan and Joe
Korona, both of Centre, and the Case Western
Reserve duo of Nicholas Heim and Sam Reusser.
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Patrick Clossin, Washington & Lee
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Golf
Lacrosse
Bailey Patrick of North Carolina averaged 73.15 over
27 fall and spring rounds, with a best of 68. He
tied for third at the Wolfpack Invitational; was
ninth at the Rod Myers Invitational (215) and
tied for 15th at the Tar Heel Intercollegiate
(216). Also seeing action for the Tar Heels was
Robert Register. Leading Washington & Lee with
a 75.8 average over 18 rounds was Patrick Clossin,
who placed sixth at the Old Dominion Athletic
Conference meet. Teammate Jack Cottrill averaged
83.3 over 10 rounds. James Lillie tied for low
average (76.8) on the McDaniel squad. Also seeing
action were teammates Dominic Seelig and Kevin
Smith. Derek Wilson of Puget Sound tied for fourth at
the Northwest League meet. Also tying for fourth
at the NWC meet was Scott Martin of Whitman.
His teammate, Daniel Hoffman, tied for 22nd at
the NWC meet. Nick Blackburn of Ashland tied for
50th at the GLIAC meet. Tyler Carney-DeBord was
a regular for Ohio Wesleyan and averaged 77.93.
Other players on the links included Joe Hansen of
St. Norbert, Andrew Behrle of Central Methodist, Andy
Bell of Schreiner and Ben Whitaker of Denison.
Lacrosse players Carter Clough of North Carolina
and Chris Hupfeldt of Pennsylvania saw action for
their schools. Among key regulars for Denison
were Chapin Speidel, Connor Carroll, Tommy Harrison,
Ben Hearn, Austin Campbell and Chip Phillips.
Attack Jamie Long led Southwestern with 33 goals
and teammate Alex Michaels scored nine times.
Six Phi Delts were key players for the Hanover
squad. Matt Weber led with 26 goals and Luke
Karnick scored 23 goals. Other regulars were Chris
Baney (18 points, including 12 goals), Derek Coe
(15 points), Tim Gruber and goalie Branden Geyer.
Other Phis seeing lacrosse action included
goalie Jon Maddalone of Gettysburg, defenseman
Ted DeNicola of DePauw and the Centre trio of Clay
Krill, Corey Krill and Phillip Malloy.
Seeing action in wrestling over the winter were
heavyweight Jordan Ownbey of Davidson and the
Wabash duo of Garrett Payne (149 lbs) and Drew
Songer (174 lbs). Jonathan Hennessy was a member
of the Pennsylvania rowing program while
Washington College rowers included Rob Billings,
Dominic DiMarino, Chris Moyland and Max Villa.
Competing for the Willamette rowing squad was
Forrest Belton. Roger Lo was on the M.I.T. squash
squad while chapter mate Joe Paggi was on the
M.I.T. sailing team.
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Tennis
On the tennis court this spring, one of the top
Phi Delt players was Colton Malesovas of Whitman,
who has ranked as high as the #10 player in
NCAA Division III. Other teammates playing
this spring were Steve Roston and Sam Sadeghi.
Regulars for their tennis teams have been Chris
Fadil of Washington & Jefferson, Chris Bertolini of
DePauw, Charlie Murphy of Allegheny, Wade Miller of
Wabash and Blake Wareham of Franklin. Also on their
school tennis team this spring were Scott Johnson
of Gettysburg, Dylan Kady of Emory, Austin Corrola of
Schreiner, Jessie Riggs of Southwestern College and
the M.I.T. duo of Justin Cheong and Eugene Ong.
Other Sports
NFL
After spending six seasons with the New England
Patriots, star wide receiver Wes Welker, Texas
Tech ’05, made the decision to join the Denver
Broncos in early March. He agreed to a two year,
$12 million deal to work with quarterback Peyton
Manning after catching passes from Tom Brady.
In five of his six years in New England, he caught
at least 100 passes, an NFL record. Over 10 NFL
years, he has now caught 768 passes for 8,580
yards and 38 touchdowns. Also signing a new
NFL contract in March was kicker Nick Novak,
Maryland ’05, who inked a four year deal with the
San Diego Chargers after playing for them in two
of the last three years.
Phi Delt Education: A year in review
T
he 2012–2013 academic year has been a tremendous year for Phi
Delt educational conferences. In addition to our flagship programs
such as the Kleberg Emerging Leaders Institute (Kleberg) and the
Presidents Leadership Conference (PLC), this year we vastly enhanced
our in-person training opportunities for alumni volunteers through
regional Chapter Advisory Board Summits held in conjunction with the
Recruitment Workshop series, as well as a House Corporation Summit
hosted concurrently with PLC. From 2010–2013, we’ve seen a 147% increase
in participation at in-person conferences.
The regional Recruitment Workshop series was a tremendous success
after its second year. Overall, 533 undergraduates from over 75 different
chapters attended a workshop. With the addition of the CAB Summits,
our regional conference attendance jumped 15% this year with over 600
total participants at in-person conferences.
In addition to adding new programs to our in-person offerings, we’ve
begun measuring the educational impact of both Kleberg and PLC.
Undergraduate delegates complete a self-assessment before and after each
conference that evaluates confidence levels in areas of leadership and
values, general connection to the Fraternity, risk management strategies,
knowledge and application of the Phi Delt Ritual, PR techniques, as well
as creating positive change within their chapters. Participants of PLC and
Kleberg both experienced an average 38% increase in knowledge and
confidence in these areas.
A Glimpse into 2013–2014
After such a successful year, we are looking to push our educational
opportunities even further. In 2013–2014, we will enhance a game-changing
resource, PDT U, which is our new platform for interactive and valuable
online education and training. The new PDT U will house the new
Phikeia Education program, as well as chapter Officer Certification, and a
significantly upgraded CAB Certification program. Members enrolled in
these online programs will have immediate access to training courses via
any device with an internet connection. In addition, chapters and CABs
will be able to monitor progress of their participants.
In addition to online education, we will be focusing efforts and
resources to create a Leadership and Ethics track at the Kleberg for Whole
Man Scholars next summer. We will continue upgrade our educational
conference curriculum to offer the best training in the fraternal community
that will not only assist Chapters with their operations, but will also provide
conference participants with valuable skill sets for life after college.
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Georgia Alpha, University of Georgia’s spring initiation pledge class.
Fraternity News:
Grill a steak in four steps
Mike McDearman,
Tennessee Tech ’97 knows a
thing or two about grilling.
He’s a Grillmaster, owner
of Get Fired Up Foods—
so he gets to cook up
delicious meals in front of
an audience. You can read
about him and other foodie
Phis on pages 53–54. While
we were talking to him, we
asked for some easy tips to
grilled goodness.
“On [cable TV food
shows] we hear you need high heat to sear the juices in and that gets our
chests puffed up like a rooster,” McDearman said.
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Here are my four simple steps:
1. First of all, I recommend you buy USDA Choice steaks, and then
preheat your grill to 325–350 degrees (on a gas grill) or count to four or
five Mississippi on charcoal.
2. Grill the meat 5–7 minutes on the first side, 5–7 minutes on the second
side. You want to caramelize the sugars and have nice good grill marks.
3. Buy (and use) a meat thermometer. Grill until you reach an internal
temperature of 140 degrees.
4.Remove from the heat and allow the steak to rest (i.e. don’t cut into it)
for 5–7 minutes.”
For more grilling tips, see McDearman’s website: getfiredupfoods.com and
for recipes, check out the recent blog series at www.phideltblog.com.
The revitalization of Georgia Alpha
How other chapters can follow their footsteps
P
hi Delta Theta is comprised of chapters of various sizes and statures
at many unique campuses throughout the United States and
Canada. Each chapter has its own unique story and history on how
it arrived where it is today. Often, that story and history manifests itself into
what is a chapter culture that hinders a chapter from being successful.
Such a culture often prevents a chapter from recruiting new members
as well as not allowing undergraduates to have a positive leadership
experience that truly makes them “the greatest version of themselves.”
Phi Delta Theta’s average chapter size is 65 members, but a handful of
chapters still struggle to maintain the average chapter size on their campus,
or develop a strong identity amongst their peers.
The Fraternity offers a level of basic services to all of its chapters. Those
serving include up to two chapter visits a year from its staff, ongoing regional
staff and volunteer support, educational conferences, online learning, and
much more; sometimes chapters suffering need extra help. For this reason,
a new program was created by the Fraternity to help revitalize chapters that
need additional support to improve their overall trajectory.
Georgia Alpha
One chapter that fit this description was Georgia Alpha. After 10 years
of cyclical operations, the Fraternity’s minimum standard was not
being met with an average chapter size hovering around 30 (25 below
the campus average), and the Georgia Alpha House Corporation and
its alumni were looking for answers. After conversations with General
Headquarters representatives, it was determined that the Georgia Alpha
House Corporation would provide funding for two-year veteran Expansion
Leadership Consultant, Steven Fleming, to spend the 2012–2013 academic
year on campus offering transformational leadership.
After arriving in Fall 2012, Steven recruited 47 new men to the chapter
through tried and true best practices from the Fraternity’s expansion
program. Spring 2013 semester brought in another Phikeia class of 12
high caliber young men. This was the largest of any re-organizing or
re-founding effort at the University of Georgia in recent history. The group
boasted an impressive 3.39 GPA with a strong and structured scholarship
program, competitive intramural sports teams in every sport, leaders in
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student organizations all over campus and a full social calendar. The group
included a brother who was student government president and who spoke
at the United Nations.
To celebrate this occasion and this transformation, on Saturday, March
2, 2013, the alumni of the Georgia Alpha gathered at the Capital City
Club in Atlanta, Georgia to show their support for the chapter’s recent
progress and to celebrate what the future holds. With almost 100 alumni
in attendance, the response of this quick and drastic change in the chapter
was overwhelming for most. Mark Chandler, House Corporation and
Chapter Advisory Board member summarized, “After many years of seeing
the chapter not progress, we met with the senior leadership at General
Headquarters near the conclusion of the 2011–2012 school year. Our alumni
advisory group had been in place for many years and was highly concerned
to the point that we thought closing the chapter might be inevitable. After
meeting in Oxford and a subsequent meeting with Steven Fleming, we
concluded starting the chapter over with Steven was an option we could
not miss out on.”
“Steven’s recruitment effort and the resulting quality of membership was
beyond our expectations. The chapter now is positioned to grow and thrive
thanks to the hard work of the past year. While the upcoming year will
present more challenges including managing chapter operations on our
own again, the relationship that has developed with the GHQ staff ensures
our Advisory Board that our efforts will succeed.”
The General Headquarters is currently expanding the Chapter
Revitalization program and seeking additional alumni groups who may be
looking to help support a revitalization of their chapter. If you’d like more
information, contact Associate Executive Vice President Sean Wagner at
[email protected].
Canadian Revitalization and Initiative
Last year Phi Delta Theta started a successful initiative in line with the
Phi Delt 2020 strategic plan to provide additional support to its Canadian
chapters. Improvements in recruitment were realized, increasing average
chapter size from 17 to 25 members. Greater alumni support was achieved
through the more than doubling of donations to the Canadian Scholarship
Foundation from just over $15,000 in 2011 to almost $35,000 raised in 2012.
Finally, improved chapter operations were accomplished by all of the
Canadian chapters. With a newly established Canadian program at the
2013 Kleberg Emerging Leaders Institute and the re-colonization of Ontario
Beta at the University of Western Ontario occurring in Fall 2013, Phi Delta
Theta is ready to have another successful year with its Canadian chapters.
Then & Now
Welcome
to: Fort Myers!
Beach town on a seven-mile long barrier island
If you like sun, fun and Cinderella stories in the NCAA basketball
tournament, head to Fort Myers, Florida, home of Florida Gulf Coast
University (an expansion campus for Phi Delta Theta) in Fall 2014. The
city is known for sandy beaches, ample fishing and other outdoor fun,
but did you know it was the winter home for both Thomas Edison and
Henry Ford? Back in 1916, Ford bought land in downtown Fort Myers,
next door to Edison, his mentor. Now, both estates serve as museums
that honor their founders and remind all of us about what they overcame
and what they accomplished. If you know students at FGC who would
make good Phis, please contact [email protected].
For more information about Ft. Myers, visit http://www.visitflorida.com/en-us/cities/
fort-myers-beach.html. Want us to profile your favorite Phi town? Email [email protected].
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1963 2013
1963 Martin Luther King Jr.’s
“I Have a Dream” speech was
impacting the Civil Rights
Movement. John F. Kennedy
was assassinated. Tennessee
Gamma was the first chapter
to materialize through the
procedure of colonization and
was installed at the University
of Tennessee-Knoxville on
September 14, 1963.
2013 Civil Rights issues continue
to make headlines. Total number
of initiates of Phi Delta Theta:
245,556. 172 Chapters (42 states
and five Canadian Provinces),
13 Colonies, 89 Alumni Clubs.
Iowa Gamma celebrates 100 years
on September 20–21. Tennessee
Gamma celebrates 50 years on
September 27–28.
In their own words:
Giving is part of the Phi Delt Bond that
doesn’t end at graduation
L
ast year, The Scroll launched a column featuring donors to the
Phi Delta Theta Foundation. Titled, “In Their Own Words,” these
articles profile a donor or group of donors and the reasons they
support Phi Delta Theta as well as the impact their gifts are having on the
Fraternity as a whole. In this edition, we feature Brother Henry Heren,
Nevada-Las Vegas ’99.
Brother Henry Heren, a Major in the U.S. Air Force, knows a little about
strategy and long-term commitment. In his 21-year career with the Air
Force, he has maintained and operated radar systems that simulated enemy
air threats in order to train combat aircrews, sat on-console as the Deputy
Launch Director during multi-billion dollar space launch operations, and
served as a strategic planner in North America, Asia, Europe, Africa, and
the Middle East.
From his extensive experience and opportunities to learn new skills, meet
new people, and become any version of himself desired, it would have
been easy to categorize his Phi Delt experience into just his years as an
undergraduate at University of Nevada-Las Vegas.
But he didn’t.
In fact, just the opposite has happened. Henry has grown even more
connected to the Fraternity as an alumnus through his service as a Chapter
Advisor to California Nu (California Polytechnic State-San Luis Obispo),
Chapter Advisory Board Chairman to Maryland Beta (McDaniel College)
and Phi Delta Theta Foundation supporter.
Why?
Because for Henry the Bond doesn’t end at graduation. It is a life-long
commitment of support to one another. And, rather ironically given his
work in space, keeps him grounded.
Henry’s words below express it best.
Why are you proud to be a Phi?
I am proud to be a Phi because the members of our fraternity lift up one
another. We help one another become more than we could become
individually. We celebrate each other’s accomplishments and set a positive
example for each other to follow.
Why have you remained a consistent giver to PDT?
The Bond of Phi Delta Theta is a life-long commitment. Through the
Foundation I am able, in a small way, to assist those who sign the Bond after
me. It is actually the least I can do to remain connected to Phi Delta Theta.
What do you hope to help PDT accomplish with your giving?
I believe the scholarships the Foundation provides to our Brothers still
completing their degrees help to demonstrate that our Fraternity is here
Henry Heren is married to Karla Heren, who is a Lieutenant Colonel in the Air Force.
Henry and Karla have two daughters, Emma Lea (6) and Anna Katerina (2).
to support Brothers throughout their lives. The support we provide to one
another does not end at graduation. In that sense, when we give to the
Foundation we offer the best possible thanks to the Brothers who came
before us.
What message do you have for your Phi Delt brother about giving?
We are aided by those who came before us, and I believe we should then
aid those who come after. If we believe in the Bond and we should do those
things that will help it endure; supporting the Foundation, and its efforts, is
one way in which to accomplish that end.
Why should Phis stay connected to the Fraternity after their college years?
It is my belief that a chapter house with an appropriate mix of guidance and
interaction with alumni is crucial to a successful, thriving chapter. Alumni
are able to assist undergraduate Phis as they prepare to transition to the
professional world. Likewise, the interaction with undergraduates serves to
remind older Phis of where they came from and keep them grounded.
Levels of Giving: Trustees’ Roundtable
The Trustees’ Roundtable is the leadership giving club for all Phis,
friends, and organizations who give a cumulative total of at least
$1,000 in a given calendar year. The levels are as follows:
Platinum Level
$10,000
Gold Level
$5,000
Silver Level
$2,500
Trustees’ Roundtable
$1,000
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President’s Letter
Living Bond Society
D
ear Brothers, Parents and Friends of Phi Delta Theta:
It is with deep appreciation and gratitude that I present the 2012 Annual Report to
you, the supporters of the Phi Delta Theta Foundation. One word describes the results of
2012: momentum. Thanks to your generous support, total dollars grew by 80% to $3.4 million and
the number of donors grew by 13% to 3,706. To say we are moving forward is an understatement.
Here are the key points of the 2012 momentum you created:
25% growth in the endowment, bringing the total to $10 million.
48% growth in annual fund dollars for a total of $926,000.
33% growth in Trustees Roundtable from 200 to 300 members.
Received $2 million estate gift, the largest gift in Phi Delta Theta history.
$49,000 raised through the Knights of Pallas—the most in that program’s history.
67% growth in the number of Whole Man Scholarships from 30 to 50.
As you read through the following pages, know that your gifts also helped us award $166,000 in
scholarships and double the number of students attending leadership programs from 835 in 2011
to 1,686 in 2012.
I am especially proud of the accomplishments of our student and alumni members because of
their commitment to our fraternal values as we demonstrate through our actions of being the premier college fraternity in North America.
Thank you, again, for your support and generosity. Because of you, Phi Delta Theta is well on its way to becoming the greatest version of itself.
Robert A. Biggs, President
Top Dollars by Chapter in 2012
Rank Chapter Name-School Name
The Foundation’s Most Frequent Donors
Gift Total
# of Gifts Received From:
1
Texas Epsilon, Texas Tech University
$468,686.00
598
Thomas C. Eakin, Denison ’56
2
California Epsilon, University of California-Davis $466,943.48
379
William R. Richardson, Tampa ’80
3
Missouri Epsilon, Missouri State University
$242,067.95
370
Robert J. Miller, New Mexico ’50
4
Alabama Beta, Auburn University
$149,820.10
288
Conrad Foster Thiede, Colgate ’90
5
Indiana Zeta, Depauw University
$128,491.68
229
Robert M. O. Sutton, Sr., MIT ’73
6
Nebraska Alpha, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
$126,649.93
226
Charles L. Pride, Western Kentucky ’87
7
California Zeta, California State Univ.-Northridge $125,769.58
213
Marc Steven Mores, Iowa State ’95
8
Texas Zeta, Texas Christian University
$101,220.99
210
Christopher J. Shrader, Miami Univ. ’82
9
Texas Delta, Southern Methodist University
$80,718.48
160
Don A. Thompson, Butler ’66
10
Texas Beta, University of Texas at Austin
$61,073.48
136
James L. Anderson, California-Berkeley ’48
11
Florida Epsilon, University of South Florida
$59,710.94
136
Michael G. Scarlatelli, Kettering ’76
12
Kansas Alpha, University of Kansas
$59,193.50
130
Robert J. Turning, Akron ’96
13
Indiana Gamma, Butler University
$56,195.96
129
Gary R. Wade, Tennessee ’70
14
Tennessee Alpha, Vanderbilt University
$55,144.20
127
George E. Grady, Arizona ’53
15
Arizona Beta, Arizona State University
$41,985.88
126
Richard H. Brennan, RIT ’93
125
Robert A. Biggs, Georgia Southern ’76
I
n December 2012, the Foundation received word that it had been named in the estate
of Dr. Dorothea Shaffer, wife of Brother Maurice Shaffer, Dickinson, ’30, for at least $2
million. This gift propelled the Shaffers into the spotlight as the most generous donors in
the history of the Phi Delta Theta Foundation.
Maurice was initiated in 1927 into Pennsylvania Epsilon. After graduation, Maurie served as
president of the Phi Delt Harrisburg Alumni Club and he and Dotty were known for their annual
summer parties at their Spruce Lane Farm.
Maurie was one of the first members of the Phi Delta Theta Foundation’s Founders Club, which
recognizes donors with cumulative lifetime giving of $10,000 and above. He reached this level
in 1980, but it seems that generous annual donations were just the “tip of the iceberg” of the
generous support Maurie and Dotty would provide in the years to come.
In 1992, Maurie and Dotty gave a gift of $50,000 and established the Maurice E. Shaffer
Endowed Scholarship Fund in support of deserving Phis from any chapter across North America.
The Shaffer Endowed Scholarship has been awarded every year since its creation with scholarships
totaling nearly $78,000 to date.
A World War II Army veteran, Maurice E. Shaffer attended law
Maurie remained a loyal, generous and active brother until his
school at University of Pittsburgh and retired as a partner from
passing in 1997. Dotty continued to keep in touch with Phi Delta
the law firm of Shaffer, Calkins and Balaban in Harrisburg,
The Shaffers’
Theta through annual updates on the Shaffer Endowed Scholarship.
Pennsylvania. Dr. Dorothea Shaffer was a graduate of
generous gift
In 2010, Dotty welcomed Trustee Emeritus Stephen “Tio” Kleberg
Syracuse University and taught art in Harrisburg high schools
for
a
visit
to
her
Florida
home,
during
which
Tio
expressed
gratitude
throughout her career and a 12-year Executive Board Member
has brought the
on
behalf
of
Phi
Delta
Theta
for
her
continued
support
and
shared
for Syracuse University. The Shaffer Art Building on the campus
Foundation halfway
with her the tremendous impact their scholarship fund had made
of Syracuse is named in her and Maurie’s honor.
to its ambitious
over the years. When Dotty passed away at age 101 in October
goal of establishing 2012, the Shaffers’ relationship with Phi Delta Theta had spanned an incredible 85 years.
100 Whole Man
The Shaffers’ steadfast friendship with Phi Delta Theta through their Living Bond Society commitment would end
Scholarships by
up making history for the Fraternity. Although commonly referred to as a “simple bequest,” the Shaffers’ $2 million
commitment is the largest gift ever made to the Phi Delta Theta Foundation. Maurie and Dotty designated these funds
2020.
to establish Whole Man Scholarships and, similar to their existing scholarship, they can be awarded to Phis from any
active chapter in North America. The Shaffers’ generous gift has brought the Foundation halfway to its ambitious goal of
establishing 100 Whole Man Scholarships by 2020.
This generosity is even more powerful when we consider the fact that none of us will ever be able to say thank you to them in person. We will,
however, do everything we can to share their generosity with as many Phis as possible for as long as possible.
2012 Phi Delta Theta Foundation Annual Report
2012 Phi Delta Theta Foundation Annual Report
Yours in the Bond,
mo•men•tum: $2 million estate gift received, 85 years in the making
Alumni Events
Knights of Pallas
mo•men•tum: From D.C. to Dallas…and outer space
mo•men•tum: $49,000 raised—the most in the program’s history
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U
n an effort to build stronger alumni connections, several events were held around the country in 2012. For more information on upcoming
events or to suggest an event location, contact the Foundation by phone at (513) 523-6966 or by email at [email protected]. We
welcome your involvement!
July 2012
Washington, D.C.: A capitol celebration
Despite the near 100 degree heat, 160 Phis and guests gathered on the rooftop of 101 Constitution for an evening of entertainment by Capitol
Steps and to enjoy the view of our nation’s Capitol.
ndergraduate giving in 2012 boldly moved forward by raising the most dollars in
the history of the program—$49,000. This was accomplished through a matching
gift from Foundation Trustee, Brother Kenny Jastrow, II, Texas ’69 and a 33%
growth in dollars from undergraduates.
One chapter—Pennsylvania Pi (Robert Morris University)—achieved 100% chapter
participation. Chapter President, Brandon Long, shares his thoughts on why members gave:
“Brothers in our chapter have had the opportunity to attend some amazing conferences
because of donations to the Foundation so we were happy to donate. It gave us the opportunity
to help brothers in chapters all over North America.”
We are especially proud of these young donors who, at a time when their own resources were
limited, gave generously. Thank you.
Bob Biggs and the Knight before it was shipped to Pennsylvania Pi.
The Knights of Pallas Honor Roll
100% Participation
September 2012
Brothers from Washington, D.C. and Baltimore gathered at the Space Telescope Science Institute on the campus of Johns Hopkins University to
honor and congratulate Brother Adam Riess, MIT ’92, on winning the 2011 Nobel Prize in Physics. Adam’s work has shown that the universe
is accelerating at a faster rate than conventionally posited. Through a twist of fate, the telescope that Adam uses is the same one Brother Story
Musgrave, Syracuse ’58 repaired during his career.
Year Chapter Name
President
2013
2012
Pennsylvania Pi, Robert Morris University Brandon Long
2011
Michigan Delta, Kettering University
Michael Boulter
mo•men•tum: This could be your
chapter. To make a gift, go to
www.knightsofpallas.org.
Top 10 Chapters in 2012
Knights of Pallas
October 2012
Naples, Florida: Meet the Foundation Trustees
During the fall meeting of the Foundation Trustees, 26 Phis and their guests joined the Trustees for dinner at the Naples Yacht Club.
Chapter Name
% Participation
April 2013
Pennsylvania Pi, Robert Morris University
100%
New York Beta, Union College
70%
The 2013 alumni events year is off to a great start! In April, 80 Phis and their guests enjoyed dinner and an insider’s tour of the Dallas Cowboys Stadium.
Georgia Gamma, Mercer University
48%
Kansas Epsilon, Emporia State University
44%
Pennsylvania Xi, Clarion University of Pa.
40%
Oregon Epsilon, Portland State University
39%
Kansas Beta, Washburn University
38%
Okla. Gamma, Southwestern Okla. State Univ.
36%
Michigan Delta, Kettering University
37%
Missouri Beta, Westminster College
35%
Dallas, Texas: Phi Delta Theta and the Dallas Cowboys—a view from the inside
Brandon Long, Pennsylvania Pi, poses with “Michael Haines,” named for a
Founding Father and Chapter Advisor who was fatally wounded by armored
truck robbers in 2012. The knight was awarded to the chapter that reached 100
percent member giving to the Knights of Pallas in 2012.
2012 Phi Delta Theta Foundation Annual Report
2012 Phi Delta Theta Foundation Annual Report
Baltimore, Maryland: Distinguished alumnus award presented to Adam Riess, MIT ’92 and 2011 Nobel Laureate in Physics
The Whole Man Scholarship:
A key component of “Building on the Bond”
H
istory has shown that the most consistent high performing Phi Delta Theta chapters
are those that take full advantage of the leadership formation programs offered by the
Fraternity, including participation in the educational conferences offered each year.
With that in mind, the Foundation has established the Whole Man Scholarship Program to ensure
funds are available for a chapter’s participation in these programs.
Endowing a Whole Man Scholarship begins with a commitment totaling $72,000, which is
payable over a period of years. Donors are welcome to name their funds as they see fit.
Paul H. Bennett Whole Man Scholarships-3 (In Memoriam) (Ohio Beta)
Paul H. Bennett, Ohio Wesleyan University ’38
Dorothea and Maurice Shaffer Whole Man Scholarships (chapters to be determined)
Maurice E. Shaffer, Dickinson College ’30 and the Estate of Dorothea Shaffer
Michael J. Fimiani/Fall ’85 Whole Man Scholarship (Florida Epsilon)
Michael J. Fimiani, University of South Florida ’89
The Scovell Whole Man Scholarship (Texas Epsilon)
John F. Scovell, Texas Tech University ’68
W. L. and Lynn Gray Whole Man Scholarship (Texas Zeta)
W. L. Gray, Jr., Texas Christian University ’70
Theodore S. “Ted” Sitterley Whole Man Scholarship (Arizona Alpha)
Theodore S. Sitterley, University of Arizona ’59
Harding Dean Whole Man Scholarship (Texas Epsilon)
Terry L. Scarborough, Texas Tech University ’68
John F. Scovell, Jr., Texas Tech University ’68
K. Chris Todd, Texas Tech University ’68
Frederic B. “Ted” Lowrie, Jr. Whole Man Scholarship (Indiana Gamma)
Frederic B. Lowrie, Jr., Butler University ’71
Sidney Paul Wade Whole Man Scholarship (in memorium) (Tennessee Gamma)
Gary R. Wade, Tennessee-Knoxville ’70 and the following:
Robert A. Biggs, Georgia Southern ’76
James P. Burra, California State- Northridge ’67
Roy H. Cunningham, West Virginia ’93
Allen G. Edwards, Clemson ’71
Walter D. Fain, Tennessee-Knoxville ’68
Stanley W. Gilson, California State-Northridge ’70
Thomas M. Hale, Tennessee-Knoxville ’76
Moreland R. Irby, Richmond ’43
Jeffrey B. Love, Vanderbilt ’71
Todd Loveday
Jesse R. Moyer, South Dakota, ’03
Charles W. Poore, South Dakota ’61
Lothar A. Vasholz, Colorado-Boulder ’52
Dwight R. Wade
James Bradford Pfeffer Whole Man Scholarship (in memorium) (Illinois Eta)
John R. Pfeffer, Washington University ’47
E. W. Williams, Jr. Whole Man Scholarship (Texas Epsilon)
E. W. Williams, Jr., Southern Methodist University ’49
J. Paul Price Whole Man Scholarship (Texas Zeta)
J. Paul Price, Texas Christian University ’74
J. David Williams Whole Man Scholarship (Texas Zeta)
E. W. Williams, Jr., Southern Methodist University ’49
Christopher M. Job Whole Man Scholarship (Ohio Eta and California Zeta)
Christopher M. Job, California State University-Northridge ’67
Richard W. Kelley Whole Man Scholarship (Nebraska Alpha)
Richard W. Kelley, University of Nebraska-Lincoln ’60
Jeffrey B. Love Whole Man Scholarships-2 (Tennessee Alpha)
Jeffrey B. Love, Vanderbilt University ’71
Joseph W. Royce Whole Man Scholarship (Maryland Gamma)
Joseph W. Royce, Southwestern University ’63
The following brothers and friends have made
commitments to Whole Man Scholarships and are in the
process of fully funding them:
James A. Cummins, Jr., Southern Methodist University ’80
Craig E. Fenneman, Butler University ’71
Dan and Debra Friedkin, parents of Texas Delta members Corbin and Ryan Friedkin
Tamblin C. Smith, University of Pennsylvania ’49 (In Memoriam)
Henry “Kitch” Taub, II, Southern Methodist University ’80
The following chapters have established Whole Man
Scholarships by a group of members from each chapter
and are in the process of fully funding them:
California Theta, University of California-Irvine
Illinois Alpha, Northwestern University
Indiana Eta, Indiana State University
Indiana Theta, Purdue University
Ohio Zeta, The Ohio State University
Michigan Alpha, University of Michigan
South Dakota Alpha, University of South Dakota
Colorado Gamma, Colorado State University
Washington, D.C. Alumni Club
Neil A. Armstrong Memorial
Richard, Nebraska ’60 and Helen Kelley with Andrew Shaw, recipient of the Whole Man
Scholarship for 2012.
2012 Phi Delta Theta Foundation Annual Report
2012 Phi Delta Theta Foundation Annual Report
The Phi Delta Theta Foundation would like to recognize the following Whole
Man Scholarships that have been established as part of the “Building on the Bond” Campaign and are fully funded:
The Whole Man Scholarship program
is about making better men.
Building
Better
Brothers
Whole Man Scholarships provide educational opportunities to Phis
By: Rob Pasquinucci
P
hi Delta Theta has always been about making all of us better men.
Whether it’s the help from an older brother who knows how to
ace that professor’s test, a scholarship, a Fraternity conference or a
visit from your province president, there are many opportunities to make
ourselves a little better through Phi Delta Theta.
As you know, the Phi Delta Theta Foundation supports many of these
activities. The Foundation, in turn, is supported by generous Phis who
make financial contributions. One of those Phis, Maurice Shaffer, along
with his wife, Dorothea made a gift that will help support the Foundation
for generations of Phis. The gift, totaling $2 million, is the largest gift in Phi
Delta Theta history.
“It is truly unprecedented and transformational,” said W.L. Gray Jr.,
TCU ’70, chairman of the Foundation board of trustees.
The generosity of the Shaffers will fund at least 25 Whole Man
Scholarships, bringing that total to 50, and it will help our youngest members
become the greatest version of themselves for many years to come.
“This generation is even more powerful when we consider the fact that
none of us will ever be able to say thank you to the Shaffers,” said Gray,
“We will, however, do whatever we can to share their generation to as many
Phis as possible.”
A tradition of support
Fortunately, the Shaffers aren’t alone in their support for the Foundation.
Take a short trip from Oxford to Indianapolis, Indiana and you’ll meet
other generous Phis who support the Foundation, and the undergraduate
members who benefit from their gifts. Butler University in Indianapolis
is home to the Indiana Gamma Chapter, and is the home chapter of
Foundation donor (and trustee member) Ted Lowrie Jr., Butler ’71, and two
undergraduates who have received Whole Man scholarships. The Scroll
spent a few minutes talking to them during a visit to the chapter house.
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friendship &
Ted, why did you decide to support Phi Delta Theta and the Butler chapter by funding a
Whole Man Scholarship?
Ted Lowrie: There are a number of reasons I decided to fund a Whole
Man Scholarship. First, my love for the Fraternity—starting as a pledge,
but enhanced by the fact that both my father (Cornell) and grandfather
(Michigan) were Phis.
Secondly, I had a great experience as an undergraduate at Butler. The
Phi Delt chapter was a big part of that experience. Several years after
graduating from Butler I was appointed as a Province President by the
General Council and for the next eleven years, I visited the schools in
the New England area. I saw how the outstanding chapters had strong
leadership and, conversely, the chapters that were struggling usually did not
have a group of strong leaders.
Years later after being appointed to the Foundation Board we established
the Whole Man Scholarship and I saw it as a way to give back to my
chapter and, hopefully, help them to remain a strong chapter. The
recipients of the scholarship received a cash award, but more importantly,
they were able to attend either the Presidents Leadership Conference or the
Kleberg Emerging Leaders Conference.
Talk to me about your undergraduate days at the chapter. What are some of your memories,
and did those memories help support your decision to fund a Whole Man Scholarship?
TL: First and foremost, I had some wonderful brothers and established some
great friendships during those four years. As an underclassman, I learned
from the upperclassmen—there were some impressive guys who cared
about Phi Delta Theta and helped it to maintain its position on campus
as the leading fraternity. I also had the opportunity to lead as the chapter’s
president my senior year. It was an interesting time in the world with the
Vietnam War going on and student values were changing. The positive
experience I had and the opportunity to become chapter president certainly
played a part in my desire to give back if I could.
When you were at the chapter house last night, you had the chance to meet two Whole
Man scholars. What is it like to get a chance to meet the brothers who are benefiting from
your generosity?
TL: I loved having the opportunity to meet Kit and Joel, the two recipients
of the scholarship thus far. I was impressed by their desire to learn, their
character, their love of the Fraternity and their interest in becoming leaders.
In fact, each of the brothers I met while at the house were impressive and
accomplished. The chapter is up to approximately 100 brothers.
Do you have any thoughts to share with other Phis who might be in a position to support
the Fraternity in a similar way as you have?
TL: As undergraduates we received the support of several area alumni
(names like Skip Kappas, Jon Pavey, George Notaras and Tom Cartmel
come to mind). Since I don’t live near the university, this was my
opportunity to help out as an alumnus of the chapter.
As a Foundation Trustee when we decided to begin the campaign it just
made sense to me by: 1) supporting the General Fraternity’s efforts to train
our undergraduates to be strong leaders and understand the importance of
personal ethics, and, 2) providing the opportunity to the undergraduates of
my own chapter to take advantage of what I think is the excellent training
the General Fraternity makes available.
Joel McVey
Butler undergraduate and 2013 Whole Man Scholarship Recipient
Joel, tell us how it feels to be a Whole Man scholarship winner.
Joel McVey: I am honored to be a recipient of the Whole Man Scholarship.
However, I also feel a great deal of responsibility from receiving it.
Obviously, the scholarship and the opportunity to attend the Kleberg ELI
this summer in Oxford are exciting, but I am also grateful to be associated
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The Josh Abbott Band gets back to basics
with Brother Ted Lowrie and be a representative of my chapter. I feel that
the scholarship recognizes the strength of the support that I have received
from Phi Delta Theta, particularly the Indiana Gamma Chapter and its
alumni. I attribute much of my personal and professional development to
them, and I hope that my example as a Whole Man Scholarship recipient
adequately reflects the friendship and leadership that I have received from
my brothers.
What do you hope to accomplish after attending the Kleberg ELI?
JM: I am excited to attend the Kleberg ELI and learn more about the
brotherhood and fraternity. First, I am hoping to form friendships with
my brothers at other chapters and understand diversity’s role within the
Fraternity. Through my time at Indiana Gamma, I have learned to be a
part of and develop an appreciation for the diverse personalities, strengths,
and leadership within the chapter. We pride ourselves on our ability to
emphasize and respect each brother during smooth or difficult times, and
I am hoping to take what I have learned to a wider level. Second, I am
interested in learning more about the ritual that unites the brotherhood
and listening to others’ perspectives on the principles of our Fraternity. It
amazes me that these ideals can endure so well over time and travel, and I
imagine I will gain a great deal of perspective on
the meaning of the fraternity to others. Finally,
I am hoping to learn some best practices from
the Institute’s facilitators as well as the brothers
in attendance. I am sure there are a number of
challenges that chapters have faced and have
overcame that our chapter will encounter. Next
year, I will be our chapter’s foundation representative, and I take my role in
transmitting what I learn at the Institute to Indiana Gamma very seriously.
I
By: Alanna Conaway
n the spring of 2012, fans of Texas-based hitmakers the Josh Abbott
Band were made happy campers, as they were finally able to get their
hands on the band’s new album, Small Town Family Dream. The
release is the band’s fourth record, one which found them returning to
doing things their way—with no label or Nashville politics involved.
Ted Lowrie, Joel McVey and Kit Mohler at Indiana Gamma
feel respected because this is such a prestigious scholarship, and I feel more
a part of the international brotherhood that I know exists outside of Indiana
Gamma—getting the chance to go to the Kleberg Institute, meeting the
brother who funded my scholarship, and enjoying
conversation with men along the way who want
me to become the best version of myself.
“I take my role in transmitting
what I learn at the Institute to
Indiana Gamma very seriously.”
—Joel McVey
Talk a little bit about alumni like Ted and their support for the chapter.
JM: I am fortunate to have met Brother Lowrie and humbled to have
signed the same Bond that he signed. He is truly an example of someone
who has transmitted the fraternity by not only his time and donations, but
also through the respect he shows to others and his genuine interest in the
development of the brotherhood. He shows me how Phi Delta Theta’s
principles endure not only through college, but as an alumnus as well.
For those who are considering making a similar contribution, I would
recommend that they consider how a contribution of time or donation would
transmit the Fraternity to those who follow in their footsteps. The example
that our chapter has seen through several alumni serves as a testament to
the importance of the principles of the Fraternity and inspires us to live up
to these principles. I realize that not everyone can donate time or monetary
support, but any form of contribution to the Fraternity is a great way to show
your support of our principles and inspire others to do the same.
Christopher “Kit” Mohler
Butler undergraduate and 2012 Whole Man Scholarship Recipient
What was it like to win a Whole Man Scholarship last year?
Kit Mohler: To be a Whole Man scholarship winner is a blessing and an
honor. It is nice to be recognized for all of my hard work over the last
several years. But it also means being humble and thankful to know that
there are brothers in the Bond who want to see me recognized for this. I
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How was the Kleberg last year?
KM: At Kleberg, I was able to see Phi Delts who
helped me grow, even if they didn’t know it. I
learned a lot about ritual, recruitment, and brotherhood; but I learned
the most from the real men who shared this experience with me. Seeing
Phis from across the nation and hearing stories about their lives made me
appreciate how the Bond can link brothers who are strangers and give
substance for a true friendship to grow. Taking part in this Institute made
me more proud to be a Phi, and I learned innovative ideas for chapter
growth from other brothers, noting the importance of real life application.
I took away one key highlight from this experience: I have the potential to
be the Phi that the founding fathers wanted me to be. Kleberg Emerging
Leaders Institute is an experience you don’t want to miss.
Talk to us about Brother Lowrie’s generosity.
KM: Meeting Brother Lowrie gave me the chance to thank him for giving
from his heart and not expecting anything in return. There is a beauty in
living in light of giving. I feel that he cannot truly grasp how much of a
difference he has made in a younger brother’s life. Giving is the gift that
keeps on giving, and the best part is that it circulates this brotherhood
in a way that builds a strong generation of Phis to come and essentially
strengthens Phi Delta Theta as a whole and sets an example for other
fraternities to follow.
Small Town Family Dream is pure Josh Abbott
Band, but even better, if you can believe
it. The 12-track album is loaded with tunes
penned by Abbott, Austin State ’05, as well as
amazing musicianship from the band’s other
five members: Preston Wait, Austin Davis, Texas
Tech ’08, Edward Villanueva, James Hertless and
Caleb Keeter.
Touch, the current single from the April 24,
2012 release, is already a hit on mainstream
country radio, where it’s sitting just shy of the Top
40 on the country singles chart. The emotional
music video has been turning heads and tugging
on the heartstrings of viewers since its debut,
which only helps to continue a boost in sales of
the single—and now album—on iTunes.
Taste of Country recently caught up with
the Josh Abbott Band guys to chat about their
exciting new project, the new video reel,
potential next singles and what’s on the horizon
for this uniquely talented bunch of guys from the
Lone Star State.
Talk about ‘Small Town Family Dream’ in comparison
to your previous albums...how do you feel things have
evolved with the band between projects?
Preston Wait: We added a few new band members,
and I just think musically we’ve just gotten a lot
better from the last album to this one. I think
Josh’s songwriting from the last one to this one
has gotten better. I’m just proud of everybody.
Austin Davis: Pretty much on every other album
and project I’ve worked on, I usually do mainly
electric banjo or acoustic guitar. On this album,
I got to do strictly acoustic banjo, which I never
thought that I would be allowed to do full on
acoustic banjo on a whole record. Our producer
was really good about making it work with it not
being too bluegrassy or cheesy. He came up with
some really neat parts that aren’t typically played
on a banjo. It was a really cool experience.
Josh Abbott: I think it was great work for his
playing style. It’s more along the Bela Fleck style,
but it has the roots of traditional banjo. It was
awesome. We actually did a banjo solo on two
or three of the songs. It’s funny because country
music has gotten so pop or rock that when people
hear we have a banjo or a fiddle on the album,
they go, “Oh, you guys are bluegrass?” It’s like,
“No, dadummit! We’re country! What happened
to country music?!” [laughs]
Did you have a hand in writing many of the tracks on ‘Small
Town Family Dream?’
Abbott: There are 12 tracks on the album, and
then there’s a bonus track on iTunes. Out of the
12 songs on the actual album, I wrote or co-wrote
nine of them. One of them that I didn’t write
was an Adam Hood and Brian Keane song called
I’ll Sing About Mine. Brian Keane had already
released it to Texas radio a few years ago, and
Adam Hood recorded it on his last album that
came out in the fall. It may be our next national
single. We love it. It’s a great song. It really
resonates with the theme of the album. The next
two we recorded [that I didn’t write], we had
to record both because they go together. They
are songs by Terry Allen who is a Texas country
music singer. He was real big in the ’70s and ’80s.
He was part of a band called the Flatlanders.
They were like the Beatles of west Texas in the
’70s and ’80s. His roots were from Lubbock,
which is where we all met. There’s a lot of roots
there in music. So he wrote these songs called
FFA and Flatland Farmer. At the end of FAA, it
transitions into Flatland Farmer. You could do
Flatland Farmer without it, but I was like no,
we’re going to do it right…we’re going to do both
songs. We thought that was cool. So those are the
three that we didn’t write or co-write.
The music video for ‘Touch’ has a very moving storyline
that we’re sure is hitting home with many people who have
loved ones overseas fighting for our country.
Abbott: That is one thing we are really proud of is
that video. We put a lot of effort into that. I think
Josh Abbott Band’s new album
that’s the best thing we’ve ever done. I just think
that music video is so above its expectations. I
think the album is about where it needed to be,
because people were expecting us to make a good
quality album with some songs about Texas and
some songs about love. That’s kind of the normal
thing we do. We didn’t really stray away from
what we do. The video, though, blew people
away…people who I really respect in music were
texting me or emailing me saying, “Dude, your
video blew me away.” That makes us feel really
good, knowing that we did something that big.
So many people and families in the military are
really impacted by it. They were like, “Thank you
for doing that.” Some of them were really honest,
saying it was a really hard video for them to watch
because their husband is overseas right now, but
thanked us for making a video that is about the
families that are left here waiting and anticipating
being left behind. That’s real pain right there.
[The woman in the video] has to fall in love
with someone after her husband dies. These
people have to go on with the rest of their lives.
How in the hell do you do that? I can’t imagine.
That’s what we wanted to do when we made this
video…make something that was real that will
impact people. We are really proud of that video.
Do you have a heavy touring schedule set for this year with
the release of the new album?
Abbott: We’re definitely playing shows in the
160–175 area, so we’re gone quite a bit. But we
also do a good job at taking time off. We try to
take off Easter weekend, we try to take off one
week in the summer—either in July or August,
we’re always off Thanksgiving, we’re always off
Christmas, and sometimes we’ll be off a couple
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of weeks in December as well. Right now we’re just so busy because this
album just came out. No one sits at home when you have an album
coming out! If you are, your manager or your publicist doesn’t like you
[laughs]! Starting in the next couple of weeks, we’ll start flying all over the
country to do radio visits.
We’re not on a label, as of now, but we’re acting like we are. We have a
radio team, and we’re going to go visit some radio stations. We’re going to
the Southeast in a couple of weeks, and then we’re going to the West coast
two weeks after that. If you factor in all the radio touring with the media
with all the shows, it can get pretty hectic out there on the road.
You guys recently made your debut on the Grand Ole Opry. How was that experience as a whole?
Abbott: You don’t see the cloud underneath us [laughs]? I think in one word,
it could be summarized with, awesome. It was overwhelming in a great way.
The only thing I can compare it to is when I got married. It happened so
fast. You have the buildup and the anticipation and pressure, and then it’s
over with! It’s like, “Whoa, what just happened?” [looks at wedding band]
How did that get on my hand? [laughs] It was like, “We just played the
Opry!” It was amazing. Just getting to share the stage with Bill Anderson,
Darius Rucker, Martina McBride, Aaron Tippin and Diamond Rio, and
that’s not including all the house musicians, and that was just that night!
There were fans there that had never heard of us who were there from all
over the country—California, Missouri, Virginia and Texas. They came to
the Opry on a Tuesday night, and they got to hear a band that they probably
have never heard of. We got some great applause and response.
W
These Phis are cooking up success in the food business
hat are you in the mood for? Some barbeque? Hand-cut
French fries? Maybe an authentic Gulf Coast meal—
crawfish accompanied by live music and cold beer?
Whatever you’re looking for, there’s probably a Phi who
can whip it up for you. Check out the directory on the
following pages to see where you can sample their offerings.
The Josh Abbott Band
Davis: You could tell we were the new guys though…all these other bands,
they roll in like 10 minutes before their stage time. We were there like two
hours early taking pictures [laughs]! The security guy was like, “I don’t
mean to be rude, but you and your families have got to go!” [laughs]
Abbott: We were like kids in a candy store because we were like man, what if
they never invite us back? We’ve got to get our pictures in now [laughs]!
Many Phis might not realize that Josh Abbott is a Texas Tech Phi. This article originally
appeared on the Taste of Country blog and is used by permission.
In Josh’s Words...
The Third Cardinal Principle
Originally published in the Summer 2005 issue of The Scroll.
P
eople ask us all of the time how we manage to be the best
fraternity on campus year-in and year-out. What is it that
separates Texas Epsilon from the rest of the fraternities on
campus? Is it friendship? Every fraternity develops close friendships. Is it
sound learning? Everyone studies and learns in college. We here at Texas
Epsilon firmly believe that what separates us during rush and throughout
the school year is the third Cardinal Principle: moral rectitude.
So what exactly is moral rectitude? The Phikeia Manuel says it
has to do with the way a man approaches living morally. But a huge
part of living morally is abiding by some sort of spiritual guideline.
We believe that guideline is the Bible, and trying to live a Christian
lifestyle. The founding fathers believed in the same thing, evident
through four of them being ordained ministers. So how do we instill
this principle into the chapter?
One of our favorite things is something called chapter church. But
instead of picking a church and attending it, we host our own church.
The Chaplain is in charge of the service, which usually includes
worship and then a message. We try and host about one a month,
and this year we had seven, including one for Parents Weekend and
also Christmas. The service is usually held with a sorority or two, and
is catered afterwards. Attendance varies from around 50 to 150.
Another religious area where Texas Epsilon excels in is leadership
in Christian organizations. One such organization is GreekWide
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So, Stitt found a charming 100-year-old
building in the picturesque town of Fairhope and
“Old 27” was born.
“We can accommodate 50–75 people, have a
nice bar, live music, hamburgers, sandwiches and
27 kinds of beer,” Stitt says. “It’s a comfortable
place where you can show up in shorts and flip
flops and feel at home.”
For other Phis thinking about taking a bite out
of the restaurant business, he offers this advice:
“Plan, plan, plan, plan and plan again. Have a
six month, two-year, five-year and a ten-year plan,
but also have an exit strategy.”
He also recommends trusting the people you
hire to run your business while you aren’t there.
“Give them the authority to do what you’ve asked
them to do,” Stitt said.
In addition to his father, who unwittingly
sparked William’s interest in the restaurant
business by taking him on business trips, Brother
Stitt gives credit to Phis Will Lewis, George Fall,
Lewis Brandt and Robert Khayat (and his wife,
Margaret) for helping him get Old 27 started.
To get the inside scoop on the world of
gastronomy, we sat down to “chew the fat” with
two Phis in the food business: William Stitt,
Mississippi ’91 and Michael McDearman,
Tennessee Tech ’97.
Brother Stitt (who happens to be a Province
President and son of Past President of the
General Council Bill Stitt), is owner of Old
27 Grill in Fairhope, Alabama (near Mobile).
William became interested in the restaurant
business while back at the chapter house, where
he served as house steward, worked part time at
an Oxford, Mississippi restaurant (owned by Phis)
and helped sorority house mothers on campus
make bulk food purchases.
His passion for the food business continued,
and he spent the bulk of his career working for
the Ruby Tuesday restaurant chain. But when
the company wanted him to move, he made a
big decision.
“I decided to retire from the company and
open a restaurant,” Stitt said. “I learned a lot of
important things during my career with Ruby
Tuesday and wanted to use what I’ve learned on
my own business.”
Get Phi-red Up
Get fired up with grillmaster Mike McDearman
Mike McDearman doesn’t own a restaurant,
but is President of Get Fired Up Foods and is
a GrillMaster—which means he gets to travel
around the country spreading the gospel of good
eating. If Mike seems familiar, he served as a
Phi Delta Theta Leadership Consultant in the
late 1990s.
I’ve been a grillmaster for three years now. I’m
like NASCAR for barbeque.
“I’ve got a pretty cookin’ family,” McDearman
said. Former GHQ staffers will remember Mike’s
mom coming to cook up a mean dinner for the
group. But his love of barbeque started with a
paper route. McDearman explains:
“I told my parents I wanted a motorcycle.
They told me, if you want one, you’ve got to
earn the money,” McDearman said. He got a
Student Ministries, a Christian organization for Greeks. This ministry
was co-founded by me, and includes members from all fraternities
and sororities. The weekly average attendance is around 60, with
over 125 different people attending. I serve as worship leader, another
Phi serves as outreach, and numerous Phis attend throughout the
semester. Another Phi leads worship at a Christian group called The
River, which a few Phis attend. Lots of Phis attend church somewhere,
and numerous are involved in the college groups there.
So what separates Texas Epsilon from the rest? Hopefully, by
now it’s obvious that religion and moral rectitude are a large part
of the reason we have always been the best. We look for it in rush,
elections, and other areas of fraternity life. One of our favorite verses
to use in rush and at functions is Proverbs 27:17, which says, “As iron
sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another.” Apply this to your
chapter, and great things will come.
Yours in the Bond, Josh Abbott, Texas Epsilon ’05
William Stitt and Old 27 in Fairhope, Alabama
newspaper route, and while delivering papers
one day, he caught a whiff of smoked meat and
a neighbor tending a grill. “Being the nosey kid
that I am, I tugged on his pantleg and asked
what he was doing.”
He showed McDearman what he was grilling.
The neighbor wasn’t just a weekend griller, he
turned out to be the future president of what is,
essentially, the NFL of barbeque and ignited
McDearman’s passion for cooking.
“By the time I was eight, I was getting
dinner ready before my parents came home,”
McDearman said. “And then later, in the
Fraternity, we would slow-cook Boston butts for
recruitment week.”
McDearman jumped at the opportunity to
make his passion his vocation. “People ask if
I work and I say ‘I don’t.’” McDearman said.
“I do what I love and put the money in the
bank.” Since he does his cooking in front of an
audience, McDearman gets to see happy faces
“I’m not in a kitchen in the back, I get to
talk to them and educate them and walk them
through. I’m the go-to guy for them.”
Read McDearman’s grilling tips on the
“How To” page of this issue, and check him out
on social media to find out where he will be
demonstrating his culinary prowess next and on
the Phi Delt Blog for recipes.
Get Fired Up Foods
2401 Dyer Long Rd, Cookeville, TN 38501
931.713.3838, www.GetFiredUpFoods.com
Cuisine
Barbeque
Owner
Michael “McD” McDearman
chapter
Tennessee Tech
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Casa Tomas Mexican Restaurant
1514 North St, Nacogdoches, TX 75965
936.560.2403
Cuisine
Mexican
Hours
Price Range $
Owner
Sid Dromgoole
chapter
Austin State
Spring House Restaurant
450 N Spring St, Winston-Salem, NC 27101
5350 Burnet Rd, Ste 2, Austin, TX 78756
Rue 127
127 N Carrollton Ave, New Orleans, LA 70119
Paulette’s Restaurant
50 Harbor Town Sq, Memphis, TN 38103
901.260.3300
806.655.2700
Cuisine
Sushi, Diner, Salads
Mon–Thu 11am–9pm
Fri 11am–10pm
Hours
Sat 12pm–10pm
Sun 12pm–9pm
Price Range $$
Cuisine
Mexican
Mon–Thu 5:30pm–10pm
Hours
Tue–Fri 11:30am–2pm
Fri–Sat 5:30pm–10:30pm
Price Range $$$
Cuisine
Cuisine
Diners, Burgers
Hours
Mon–Thu, Sun 11am–9pm
Owner
Chip Reed
Chef
Ray Gruezke
Owner
George Falls
chapter
Texas Tech
chapter
Louisiana State
chapter
Mississippi
Knickerbocker Saloon
113 N 5th St, Lafayette, IN 47901
Chago’s Cantina
Global, International
Mon–Sun 7am–10am
Hours
Mon–Sun 11am–2pm
Mon–Sun 5pm–10pm
Price Range $$$
Mint
615.386.0106
1000 Highland Colony Pkwy, Ste 5002
Ridgeland, MS 39157
601.898.6468
Cuisine
Cuisine
2015 Belmont Blvd, Nashville, TN 37212
765.423.2234
American (New), Southern
Mon 11am–3pm
Hours
Tue–Sat 11am–10pm
Price Range $$$
Cuisine
Sports Bars
Hours
Mon–Sun 4pm–3am
Price Range $$
Mexican, Latin American
Mon–Wed, Sun 11am–12am
Hours
Thu–Sat 11am–2am
Price Range $$
Owner
Owner
Jeff Hamann
Owner
Chad Head
American (New)
Mon–Thu 11am–10pm
Hours
Fri–Sat 11am–10:30pm
Sun 10am–9pm
Price Range $$$
chapter
Purdue
chapter
Western Kentucky
Owner
Patrick Kelly
chapter
Mississippi
Alley Rose
2013 Central Avenue, Kearney, NE 68847
Court Avenue Brewing Company
309 Court Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309
Mitch’s Corner Sports Bar
1516 N Ironwood Dr, South Bend, IN 46635
308.234.1261
515.282.2739
574.855.2365
Cuisine
American
Mon–Sat 11am–2pm
Hours
Mon–Sat 5pm–10pm
Price Range $$
Cuisine
American, Breweries
Mon–Thu, Sun 11am–12am
Hours
Fri–Sat 11am–2am
Price Range $$
Cuisine
Sports Bars
Hours
Mon–Sun: 3pm–3am
Owner
Owner
Scott Carlson
Owner
Drake
chapter
chapter
Shawn Engberg
Nebraska-Kearney
1851 Underground Tap & Grill
111 E 5th St, Fulton, MO 65251
573.642.6196
Cuisine
Bars, Barbeque
Hours
Tue–Sat 11am–1:30am
Owner
chapter
chapter
1702
1702 E Speedway Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85719
Pantego Bay
2233 W Park Row Dr, Pantego, TX 76013
817.303.4853
Cuisine
Cajun/Creole, Seafood
Hours
Mon–Sun 11am–10pm
Dos Gringos Mexican Kitchen
113 S Olive St, Media, PA 19063
Summer 2013
Owner
Steve Barnhart
chapter
Miami (Ohio)
J Gilligan’s Bar & Grill
400 E Abram, Arlington, TX 76010
American
Mon–Thu 7:30am–2pm
Fri–Sat 7:30am–2pm, 5pm–10pm
Price Range $$
Hours
Owner
Holden Jacoby
chapter
Texas Tech
Cagle Steaks
118 Inler Ave, Lubbock, TX 79416
chapter
Mississippi
chapter
Texas-Arlington
Texas Tech
Elder Tree Public House
469 Flat Shoals Ave, Atlanta, GA 30316
404.658.6108
Cuisine
Randy Yates
Irish, Pubs
Mon–Thu 12pm–2am
Hours
Fri–Sat 12pm–3am
Sun 12pm–12am
Price Range $$
Mississippi
Owner
Brent Cunningham
chapter
Georgia Southern
Price Range $$
Lenora’s Resturant
309 N Lamar Blvd, Oxford, MS 38655
Sol Grill
110 McFadden Pl, Newport Beach, CA 92663
Mon–Sun 11am–10pm
Hours
Tue–Sun 5pm–10pm
Widener
Cuisine
Brewery, Gastro pub
Mon–Thu 4pm–11pm
Fri 4pm–12am
Hours
Sat 11am–12am
Sun 11am–10pm
Price Range $$
John Cagle
Hours
chapter
325.286.4244
Cuisine
chapter
Seafood, Steakhouse
Greg Quintiliano
937.433.2739
Owner
Cuisine
Owner
101 North Main Street, Melvin, TX 76858
832.890.7259
Southern, American
Utah
Jacoby’s Cafe
Cuisine
Cuisine
Max Guthings
1035 S Main St, Centerville, OH 45458
Cuisine
662.236.1144
chapter
Lock 27 Brewing
817.274.8561
Cuisine
Owner
Price Range $$
Texas Tech
251.281.2663
610.565.7794
Mexican, Latin American
Tue–Sat 10:30am–4pm
Hours
Tue–Thu 4:30pm–9pm
Fri–Sat 4:30pm–9:30pm
Price Range $$
Chris Dieter
chapter
Randy Ford
118 Courthouse Sq, Oxford, MS 38655
chapter
Chef
Owner
Mon–Sat 11:30am–10pm
Arizona
West Texas A&M
William Stitt
Southern
chapter
Danny Byrd
chapter
Price Range $$
Owner
Hours
Westminster
Owner
Barbeque
Mon–Thu 10:30am–10:00pm
Hours
Fri–Sat 10:30am–11:00pm
Sun 11am–10pm
Price Range $
Indiana State
Ajax Diner
Owner
Cuisine
Mitchell Zultanski
Price Range $
Cuisine
Austin Santos
940.665.5253
Cuisine
Cuisine
Owner
19992 State Hwy 181, Fairhope, AL 36532
401 E J M Lindsay Blvd, Lindsay, TX 76250
American, Dive Bar
Mon–Wed 11am–10pm
Hours
Thu–Sat 11am–12am
Sun 11am–9pm
Price Range $
662.232.8880
Bryan Hanneke
Old 27 Grill
Dieter Brothers Restaurant
American
Mon–Fri 11am–9pm
Hours
Sat 9am–9pm
Sun 9am–7pm
Price Range $$
520.325.1702
Pizza, Pubs
Mon–Fri 11am–11pm
Hours
Sat 12pm–11pm
Sun 11am–9pm
Price Range $$
Price Range $
2100 N 2nd Ave, Canyon, TX 79015
504.483.1571
Cuisine
Tim Grandinetti
Rochester Institute of
Technology
Feldman’s Wrong Way Diner
512.454.7655
336.293.4797
chapter
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Roll On Sushi Diner
949.72.4105
Mexican Inn Cafe
Seven locations
Love Shack
358 Morelos, Cabo San Lucas, Mexico
mexicaninncafe.com
+52.624.143.5010
Cuisine
Mexican
Sun–Thu 11am–9pm
Fri–Sat 11am–10pm
Price Range $$
Cuisine
Bar
Hours
Hours
Mon–Sun 11am–2:30am
Owner
Chris Carroll
Owner
Leon Blum
chapter
Austin State
chapter
Texas State-San Marcos
C J’s Bar & Grill
2910 Riverside Dr, Macon, GA 31204
Price Range $
Sharky’s Burrito Company
1612 S Georgia St, Amarillo, TX 79102
478.757.3262
806.359.7330
Cuisine
Cuisine
Mexican, Fast Food
Hours
Mon–Sat 11am–9pm
Owner
Brent Epps
chapter
West Texas A&M
Price Range $$$
Price Range $$
Owner
Mike Portera
Owner
Peter Thorne
Sports bar
Sun 12pm–12amMon 12pm–2am
Hours
Tue–Thu 6pm–2am
Fri–Sat 4pm–2am
Price Range $
chapter
Mississippi
chapter
California-Irvine
Owner
John Holton
chapter
Georgia College & State
Steakhouse
Mon–Thu 5:30pm–9:30pm
Hours
Fri–Sat 5pm–10pm
Price Range $$
Price Range $
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58����� Iron Phi: United in the Bond
60���� Expansion
64����� True Blue
Giving kids a chance
Phi Fr. Nicholas Andruchow gives orphaned boys hope
W
ith a black cassock and beard, Fr.
Nicholas Andruchow, Widener
’92, looks like he might be more
comfortable in a Boston winter versus the
Mexican Baja peninsula where he lives and
works as the director of the St. Innocent
Orphanage. But the garb only serves as a
reminder to Andruchow and those around him
of his dedication to serving others.
Since last year, that service has involved
making sure orphaned Mexican boys have a
warm, nurturing environment to grow up in.
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“We provide a God-centered environment.
We want to help them grow up, go to school,
and, God willing, attend college,” Andruchow
says. “We want them to leave here and become
healthy, productive Mexican citizens.”
The orphanage is part of Project Mexico, a
non-profit that brings volunteers from the U.S. to
help build homes for families living in substandard
conditions in Tijuana, Mexico. The volunteers
build small homes made of stucco with concrete
floors. It was started in 1987. “Think of it as a habitat
for humanity for Mexico,” Andruchow said.
“My main role is to keep an eye on the boys from
a Christian/Orthodox standpoint,” Andruchow said.
He works on a 16-acre ranch where he also lives
with his wife and three children.
“The boys spend time in my home—it is good
for them to see a healthy family in action. To
give them a sense of what a healthy environment
looks like,” Andruchow said. On this particular
evening he was going to host a Lenten talk with
the boys about temptation.
This is Andruchow’s second stint at the
orphanage. He came here earlier in his career
before moving to a parish in Arizona where he
served for 10 years. But the orphanage never left
his mind, and he often brought groups from
his parish to participate in Project Mexico. He
jumped at the chance to return to the orphanage
in 2012, while acknowledging the sacrifices
necessary to live here.
“I wanted to return to Latin America because
of the time spent there in my formative years,”
Andruchow said. “But there’s a sacrifice. I sold
my home. Friends and family are farther away.
And it’s very challenging to work in Mexico. The
infrastructure, poverty, the instability, mud roads.
Those are the facts in Mexico, even though the
country is growing more stable.”
The orphanage had well water and no
electricity when he first lived there. Things have
improved now, but there are frequent power
outages and other challenges. But Andruchow
said those fade quickly when enjoying a game
on the beach with the knowledge he’s helping
change lives.
College temptations
Andruchow said Phi Delta Theta helped him
develop as a college man prior to becoming a
Greek Orthodox priest. “I was a fine young man
(in college) but I had a lot of growing up to do,”
Andruchow says. “Phi Delta Theta helped me
harness my potential.”
For today’s students, Andruchow said they
should be aware of risks of certain behaviors and
learn from their mistakes, adding it’s great that Phi
Delta Theta has an alcohol-free housing policy.
“In college there is plenty of temptation. The
guys need to be careful,” he said. The great thing
about the Fraternity is that it gives brothers a
chance to hold one another accountable.”
Spring break
Andruchow said Phis who want to give back,
even if it’s for a week, can make a difference at
Project Mexico or a similar organization, living
out the third cardinal principle.
“We have so much to be thankful for,”
Andruchow says. “We have Thanksgiving because
the first Americans realized how fortunate they
were. Go to a Third World Country or a place
within the third world for a week. We spend
plenty of money on vacation. Why not spend a
week to make a difference?
Project Mexico has groups of college students
come down for spring break and build a house in
one week. “We do this in a Christian context with
meetings but it’s pretty laid back.”
“Coming here allows you to get a glimpse at
what we can be grateful for,” Andruchow said.
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Iron Phi
Upsilon North and South Phis raise $20,000 for Iron
Horse Challenge
On April 14, nearly 100 Phis from chapters in Western Pennsylvania came
together to participate in the Iron Horse Challenge, sponsored by Phi Delta
Theta’s Iron Phi program. The Iron Horse Challenge, setup as five-man
marathon relay through Pittsburgh, was created to challenge chapters from
the Fraternity’s Upsilon North and Upsilon South provinces to raise funds
through the Iron Phi program and complete the 26-mile relay. Brothers
congregated at Point State National Park in Downtown Pittsburgh for the
start of the event and navigated their way through the relay course.
Brothers from the following chapters participated in the event—
Pennsylvania Gamma (Washington & Jefferson), Pennsylvania Delta
(Allegheny), Pennsylvania Iota (Pittsburgh), Pennsylvania Lambda (IUP),
Pennsylvania Pi (Robert Morris) and Pennsylvania Rho (Carnegie Mellon).
Collectively, the participants raised just above $20,000 for the event. The
brothers of Pennsylvania Delta at Allegheny College were named the
winner of the Iron Horse Challenge plaque, a traveling plaque that will be
awarded each year to the chapter that raises the most money per member in
the chapter.
The mission of Iron Phi is to strengthen the Phi Delta Theta International Fraternity and
the impact it has on the fight against Lou Gehrig’s disease through the fundraising and
athletic efforts of its members. To become an “Iron Phi,” members of Phi Delta Theta (both
undergraduates and alumni) must select an athletic endeavor of their choice (any type of athletic
event is eligible), raise $1,000 through the Iron Phi website, and accomplish the athletic endeavor
itself. To begin your Iron Phi journey, visit www.ironphi.org.
Members who have become Iron Phis by completing an athletic challenge of their choice AND raising at least
$1,000 through Iron Phi at www.ironphi.org
United in the Bond
Province brothers run 400 miles, raise $18,000
By: Brian Lynn
O
n April 19–21, four Phi Delta Theta chapters in Washington
state came together in brotherhood and philanthropy in an
event dubbed the Iron Horse Challenge. Washington Alpha
(Washington), Beta (Whitman), Delta (Puget Sound) and Epsilon
(Eastern Washington), ran nearly 400 combined miles and raised $18,708
for The ALS Association and Phi Delta Theta Foundation through the
Iron Phi Program.
The weekend event saw eleven members receive the Iron Phi
designation, and Washington Beta became an Iron Phi Chapter by raising
more than $10,000. “The Iron Horse Challenge brought all the participants
together for a good cause, and it really showed our entire chapter what is
capable through brotherhood,” said Henry Lanman, Washington Beta.
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The top fundraisers for event:
1. Michael Augustine (Wash. Beta)
2. Henry Lanman (Wash. Beta)
3. Rick Tesmond (Wash. Beta)
4. Evie Vermeer (Wash. Beta)
5. Ian Andreen (Wash. Beta)
$1,547.50
$1,401.00
$1,250.00
$1,102.50
$1,089.50
With the inaugural experience in the books, participating chapters are
looking forward to competing in the event next spring—and doing it bigger
and better.
J.C. Grooms, Minnesota Beta
Burl Keel, Michigan Delta
Roger Luring, Ohio Alpha
Charlie Colato, California Epsilon
Craig Curelop, Massachusetts Epsilon
Wyatt Shults, Missouri Beta
William Sassen, Nebraska Alpha
Mark Ochsenbein, Tennessee Delta
Douglas Tanner, Texas Theta
Jonathan Coath, Iowa Beta
Lucas Minton, California Xi
Andrew Cole, Indiana Epsilon
Jordan McKeen, California Delta
Michael Schulte, Missouri Beta
Quincy Hawkins, Missouri Eta
Taylor Ashby, Florida Epsilon
Tristan Kornacki, Nova Scotia Alpha
Trever Anderson, Montana Alpha
Graham Carraway, Mississippi Beta
William Stevens, Idaho Alpha
Tyler Barrett, Nova Scotia Alpha
Ben Desborough, Nova Scotia Alpha
Allen Edwards, South Carolina Gamma
Justin Kaufman, Pennsylvania Omicron
Neil Alexander, Pennsylvania Iota
Patrick Gregg, Kansas Gamma
Taylor Sullivan, Pennsylvania Lambda
Dwight Stevenson, New York Epsilon
Charles Buzzelli, Indiana Alpha
Joe Clifford, Indiana Alpha
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William Gallagher, Indiana Alpha
Sven Gartner, Indiana Alpha
Drake Hauflaire, Indiana Alpha
Nick Johnson, Indiana Alpha
Michael Kwasigroch, Indiana Alpha
Jake Lensing, Indiana Alpha
Alexander Ostoich, Indiana Alpha
Jake Rowland, Indiana Alpha
Tyler Sarsfield, Indiana Alpha
Adam VanDeLaarschot, Indiana Alpha
Matthew Weiss, Michigan Alpha
Keith Lopez, Colorado Gamma
Thomas Veit, Texas Beta
Tyler Ratajczak, Wisconsin Beta
Sean MacGregor, Alberta Alpha
Josh Kramer, Georgia Beta
Nick Thompson, Alabama Alpha
Davide Pini, Maryland Delta
Brady Knapp, Nevada Beta
Parker Burns, Utah Alpha
Nathan Steele, Kansas Delta
Kyle Wroblewski, Nebraska Alpha
Andrew Shaw, Nebraska Alpha
Justin Stoeckle, Nebraska Gamma
Steven Sharp, Indiana Alpha
Kyle O’Connor, Pennsylvania Zeta
Ken Martin, Texas Kappa
Maxwell Derrickson, Louisiana Beta
Tanner Lakey, Texas Theta
James Roderique, Michigan Alpha
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Sam Bluso, Ohio Lambda
Daniel Wolohojian, Maryland Beta
Dennis Vorreyer, Tennessee Zeta
Tony Rodrigue, Louisiana Beta
John Krusinski, Connecticut Alpha
Holt Trenor, Mississippi Beta
Brennan Low, Nova Scotia Alpha
Graham Erskine, Nova Scotia Alpha
Daniel McCarthy, Nova Scotia Alpha
Brandon Smith, Louisiana Beta
Michael McEachern, Nova Scotia Alpha
Mike Gueli, New York Kappa
Mark Pleiss, Pennsylvania Gamma
Aaron Douthit, Pennsylvania Lambda
Taylor Hall, Pennsylvania Lambda
Jim Gillett, Kansas Epsilon
Michael Scutella, Pennsylvania Iota
Matt Reik, Pennsylvania Delta
Garrett Zimmer, Pennsylvania Pi
Alek Behrends, Washington Epsilon
Stephen Belmustakov, Iowa Beta
Henry Lanman, Washington Beta
Nick Wechter, Washington Beta
Ian Andreen, Washington Beta
Ward Hoskins, Washington Beta
Cody Phillips, Washington Beta
Evie Vermeer, Washington Beta
Spencer Corwin, Washington Beta
Nick Shelford, Washington Epsilon
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Expansion
Expansion update
Pennsylvania Rho-Carnegie Mellon University
Colonized: December 8, 2012 | Installation scheduled: Fall 2013
Number of Colony Members: 68
T
he 2012–2013 year proved to be another successful year for Phi
Delta Theta’s expansion team. As a Fraternity we have 172 active
chapters and 12 colonies! With our Phi Delt 2020 goal of reaching
200 chapters by 2018, we are well underway. Please take a look at what has
happened recently and what the foreseeable future holds!
Colonizations
Delaware Beta-Delaware State University
Colonized: November 10, 2012 | Installation scheduled: Fall 2013
Number of Colony Members: 26
In 2011, a group of men at Delaware State University gathered to discuss
the proposition of bringing Phi Delta Theta to campus. On Saturday,
November 10, 2012, they took one step closer toward realizing that goal. On
that day, Phi Delta Theta officially welcomed the Delaware Beta Colony
into the fold during a colonization ceremony at the Old State House in
Dover, Delaware.
Just steps away from the current Delaware State Capitol Building, the
historic Old State House provided the perfect backdrop and added special
meaning to the event. The building’s ties to early American history, dating
back to 1787, was symbolic of the new journey that these men embark upon
in Phi Delta Theta as they recited the oath and were invested with colony
pins and fraternity manuals.
Many family members, friends, advisers, Delaware State University students
and local area Phis were on hand for the event. Rob Turning, Gamma West
Province President and David Almacy, Survey Commission Chairman
represented the General Fraternity and officiated the formal proceedings.
During the ceremony, several offered words of advice and encouragement
including colony adviser Dr. Polly Steenhagen, Phi Delts from the Maryland
Delta chapter at Johns Hopkins University and other Phi alumni.
Logan Mears, president of the Delaware Beta colony had this to say upon
receiving the Colony charter, “Colonization is more than a measurable
milestone for the men of Delaware Beta, it is the beginning of our legacy.
It is a revitalization and an important reminder of what is to come. For the
last year we have remained steadfast in pursuing the very same Cardinal
Principles our Founding Fathers have entrusted to us. We will not fail them.”
Delaware State University, originally established in 1891, is an American
historically black, public university located in Dover, Delaware. With a
diverse population of 4,200 undergraduate and advanced-degree students on
a campus encompassing six colleges, DSU is the second-largest university in
the state behind the University of Delaware.
Tennessee Eta-Middle Tennessee State University
Colonized: December 6th, 2012 | Installation scheduled: Fall 2013
Number of Colony Members: 35
On Thursday, December 6, 2012, Phi Delta Theta colonized its 33-man
interest group at Middle Tennessee State University in Murfreesboro,
Tennessee. The Tennessee Eta Colonization Ceremony was held at
the local Lion’s Club Lodge in Murfreesboro, a space donated by CAB
Financial Advisor Jay Grannis. The ceremony was well attended by family
of the colony members, active Phis from other chapters and local Phi Delta
Theta alumni. Amongst those in attendance were the entire Tennessee
Eta CAB, Eta South Province President Todd Nisbet, active brothers from
the Tennessee Zeta and Tennessee Epsilon chapters, and Former General
Council President Colonel Mark Ochsenbein. The Tennesse Eta Colony
now has a goal of being initiated by the fall of 2013. It currently boasts the
highest GPA of 3.1 on campus and already claimed its first campus-wide
intramural championship: indoor baseball.
Delaware Beta, Delaware State University
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On a rainy Pittsburgh afternoon, December 8, 2012, a diverse group of
men from Carnegie Mellon University met in McConomy Auditorium to
pledge themselves to Phi Delta Theta Fraternity. With this ceremony, the
Pennsylvania Rho interest group colonized CMU and began the journey of
becoming a recognized chapter at the university. A historic sixty-eight men
now compose the colony that came to campus in August. Each brother was
given a colonization pin and Phikeia Manual during the historic ceremony.
This marks Phi Delta Theta’s official colonization at Carnegie Mellon
University for the first time in CMU’s history. The Founding Fathers of the
Pennsylvania Rho Colony are excited to begin a legacy at CMU and build a
community of brotherhood and fraternal love within the university’s student
body. The newfound colony broke the University’s colonization record as
well as Phi Delta Theta’s. The sixty-eight men that comprise the colony
represent sixty-one student organizations on campus, where six members
are presiding officers, six varsity sports and six club sports. The brothers
come from all colleges on campus, and represent twenty-four different
majors. This colonization ceremony marks the beginning of the story of Phi
Delta Theta Pennsylvania Rho.
Although Pittsburgh’s weather was cold and bleak, there was warmth
and hope within the auditorium. The ambience created by representatives
from CMU’s Greek Community was welcoming and truly filial. Excitement
and elation filled the air; it encompassed each and every brother. This
same excitement stays within the hearts of the brothers as they move closer
to formal chapter recognition. When Chapter President, JR Marshall,
addressed the attendees he talked about the future and what Phi Delta Theta
Pennsylvania Rho have in store for the campus community. He proclaimed
“We all well know that our work is far from over and in fact it’s only
beginning.” Following his remarks, CMU’s Pan-Hellenic Representatives,
Amy Stautz and Talia Livneh, Interfraternal Council President, Brian Titus,
and Fraternity and Sorority Life Coordinator, Monica McGee, welcomed the
colony to the Greek Community at Carnegie Mellon.
The Pennsylvania Rho Colony would like to thank the Greek
Community at CMU for coming to the colonization ceremony and
supporting Phi Delta Theta’s expansion into the University. It would
also like to thank the Phi Delta Theta Chapters from the University of
Pittsburgh, Robert Morrison University, Washington & Jefferson College
and the Indiana University of Pennsylvania for expressing their support
during the ceremony. The colony would like to thank Ankit Agrawal,
Chuck Reynolds and John Talcott. Furthermore, a special thank you goes
to Chris Brussalis for being the Presiding Officer of the Ceremony.
The Pennsylvania Rho colony remains forever grateful for the hard work
and dedication to the expansion project by Michael Boulter and Bob Wolfley.
Indiana Mu, IUPUI
University Indianapolis, the colony is eager to start making waves both on
campus at IUPUI and in the Phi Delt world.
At the colonization ceremony, the newly formed group received their
Phikeia Manuals and Founding Father pins. As a way of sealing their
commitment as Founding Fathers to one another and as a lasting tribute to
their efforts, they each came forward and signed the colony’s Phi Delt flag.
The colony president, Chris Huff, then came forward and accepted the
colonization plaque on behalf of the group.
President Huff went on to address the Founding Fathers, alumni, parents,
sorority women, advisors, and friends of Phi Delta Theta on how Indiana
Mu plans to play a part in Phi Delt history. This was followed by a stirring
speech by Nate Brunk, the Colony Advisory Board Chairman, wherein he
gave the colony inspiring words of encouragement while encouraging them
to have some fun along the way. Expansion Coordinator Michael Boulter
broke down the group’s vision statement and commended the Founding
Fathers for their desire to give back and help mold the leaders of tomorrow.
The floor was then opened to all other Founding Fathers and guests.
The Assistant Director for Fraternity and Sorority Life, Alex Snowden,
encouraged the men to keep pushing forward and challenging themselves
each and every day. Many Founding Fathers came forward to talk about
their experience with Phi Delta Theta thus far, how much it has meant to
them, and the colony’s bright future.
The Indiana Mu Colony of Phi Delta Theta would like to extend their
sincere gratitude to all of those who have supported them. The Founding
Fathers are looking forward to continuing to “Become the Greatest Version
of Themselves” while also working toward fulfilling their vision statement
that states: “Through brotherhood, morality, and scholastic prosperity,
we will cultivate the leaders and gentlemen of tomorrow, while inspiring
excellence and forever impacting the world.”
Indiana Mu-Indiana University Purdue University-Indianapolis
Colonized: December 2, 2012 | Installation scheduled: Fall 2013
Number of Colony Members: 40
Ohio Xi-Otterbein University
Colonized: November 20, 2011 | Installation Scheduled: Fall 2013
Number of Colony Members: 25
After weeks of hard work, a group of 40 standout men were inducted
as Founding Fathers of the Indiana Mu chapter of Phi Delta Theta.
Established on Sunday, December 2, 2012 at Indiana University-Purdue
Phi Delta Theta Fraternity was accepted at Otterbein University by the
university’s senate on March 27, 2013, to complete the process of becoming
an official organization on campus.
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Phi Delta Theta has also been accepted by the InterFraternity Council
and Student Life Committee earlier this month. The organization was
colonized at Otterbein on November 20, 2011, is now an official Greek
organization on campus.
There are now eight fraternities on campus, including other national
fraternity Alpha Sigma Phi, and local chapters Sigma Delta Phi, Pi Beta
Sigma, Eta Phi Mu, Pi Kappa Phi, Lambda Gamma Epsilon, and Zeta Phi.
Member Andrew Zellers said, “This has been an exciting month for us.
A lot has happened in a short period of time and it is super rewarding to
see all of the work we have been doing paying off.” Zellers continues, “This
is not the time for us to rest however. We are going to continue doing the
same community service and activities that we have been doing. Being
installed by our national headquarters is a huge goal for us and we know
there is still a lot to be done. We are proud of what we have accomplished
already and are excited to officially be a part of the Otterbein community.”
North Carolina Epsilon-UNC-Pembroke
Colonized: April 9th, 2013 | Installation scheduled: Fall 2013
Number of Colony Members: 25
On Tuesday April 9, 2013, Phi Delta Theta’s North Carolina Epsilon
interest group was colonized after months of hard work.
Delta South Province President Charlie Upshaw began the ceremony by
expressing what it means to be a colony member of Phi Delta Theta. The
interest group members then repeated the colony induction pledge and
watched each member receive his colony pin as they became an official
colony of the Fraternity. Director of Expansion DeMarkco Butler then
presented a plaque to the colony to signify their accomplishment.
The North Carolina Epsilon Colony is very proud of its association
with Phi Delta Theta. The members chose Phi Delta Theta because they
believed that it stood out over the rest. Those involved wanted to be part
of something greater than themselves and something that will exist even
after they finish their college years. The colony members look forward to
becoming the greatest version of themselves through Phi Delta Theta.
Recolonizations
Expansion
The Texas Xi Colony of Phi Delta Theta would like to thank everyone
who made the colonization possible. The Founding Fathers are looking
forward to becoming the greatest version of themselves as they work towards
becoming a chapter.
Pennsylvania Eta-Lehigh University
Founded: 1876 | Recolonized: April 6, 2013
Number of Colony Members: 68
The lovely spring weather took the place of the once-stubborn winter cold.
The south bank of Lehigh River started warming up as if to tell us what is
to come. On Saturday, April 6, 2013, 70 men of Lehigh University pledged
themselves and their service to the Phi Delta Theta Fraternity. The badge
of white and blue which had been integral to the Lehigh history since 1887
is now back to the land of brown and white.
The Founding Fathers, each with his own story, came together under one
mission: To embody a steadfast moral commitment, promote continuous
learning, and foster a strong brotherhood that refuses to settle for anything
less than greatness. In his speech, President Daniel O’Leary stressed the
difference between a frat and a fraternity, and he encouraged the Founding
Fathers to strike their own paths. This idea was first expressed by Expansion
Consultant Michael Boulter when he said to President O’Leary, “You can
make it whatever you want it to be. You just need to work hard enough.”
Promises made by the Founding Fathers were indeed ambitious. They
each promised to not only make it in the world but make the world; to not
only strengthen the community but revolutionize it; to not only embrace
Lehigh’s legacy but bolster it. These goals are within reach considering
their intrinsic qualities and the overwhelming alumni support. Mr. John
Papazian, ’78, the Colony Advisory Board Chairman, said “Lehigh is in our
blood” among on his sated list of reminders.
When the Founding Fathers stood proudly with their colony pins
on their jacket lapels, they knew that it marked the beginning of their
lifelong brotherhood and the journey of becoming a great version of
themselves. Challenges lie ahead. Work is far from done. However, as
long as they are together, nothing is insurmountable for Phi Delta Theta
at Lehigh University.
Texas Xi-University of Texas-San Antonio
Founded: 1989 | Recolonized: January 18, 2013
Number of Colony Members: 29
The Texas Xi Colony at the University of Texas-San Antonio was colonized
on Friday, January 18, 2013. First colonized in 1989, the Texas Xi Chapter
initiated 142 members prior to closure in 2003.
At the colonization ceremony, the Texas Xi Founding Fathers received
their colony pins by Expansion Consultant Ryan Schell. As a way to show
their commitment to Phi Delta Theta, the Founding Fathers signed their
names in front of those in attendance. Colony President Erik Ayala stepped
forward to accept the colonization plaque on behalf of the group.
President Ayala went on to thank the Founding Fathers, alumni, parents, and
friends of Phi Delta Theta for being supportive during the colonization process.
This was followed by inspiring speeches by Providence President Russell
Carmen and Expansion Consultant Ryan Schell. Once Ryan finished his
speech, many of the Founding Fathers were able to share their thoughts.
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Upcoming Expansion Projects
Michigan Beta
Michigan State University
Fall 2013
California Chi
University of San Francisco
Fall 2013
North Dakota Alpha
University of North Dakota
Fall 2013
California Psi
Loyola Marymount University
Spring 2014
North Carolina Beta
University of North Carolina-Charlotte
Fall 2013
Kentucky Eta
Western Kentucky University
Spring 2014
Installations
Nebraska Beta-University of Nebraska-Kearney
Re-installed: March 2, 2013
Number of Brothers: 29
After ten years away, Nebraska Beta at the University of Nebraska-Kearney is
officially a chapter of Phi Delta Theta once again. Incredible alumni support
was essential for this chapter to return to campus. Nebraska Beta held its
initiation ceremony on Friday March 1, followed by an installation ceremony
on Saturday, March 2, 2013 at the Younes Conference Center in Kearney.
The installation ceremony brought together family, friends, alumni, and
brothers from Nebraska Alpha, Nebraska Gamma and Colorado Gamma.
In total, over 170 people were in attendance for the event. Before the
banquet, a reception was held for the new brothers and their guests. After
this reception, the ceremony began with Nebraska Beta singing Eternal
Praise, Opening Ceremony and Phi Delta Theta (We’ll Always Be True).
Psi Province President Gene Eckel served as the emcee for the event.
Assistant Director of Greek Affairs at UNK Erin Christensen, Chapter
Advisory Board Chairman Marc Bailey, Director of Expansion DeMarkco
Butler, and Nebraska Beta President Ryan Brown, all gave speeches during
the ceremony. The night concluded with Dr. Edward G. Whipple, Past
President of the General Council, giving a speech and presenting the
charter to the men of Nebraska Beta.
California Theta-University of California-Irvine
Re-installed: March 7, 2013
Number of Brothers: 75
On Thursday, March 7, 2013, the men of the California Theta Colony
at the University of California-Irvine had the honor of meeting with
brothers from around the nation. Brothers that were represented included
General Council President Christopher Lapple, California State
University-Northridge ’80 and General Council Member at Large Morris
“Moe” Stephens, Southern Indiana ’99. The California Theta chapter was
re-issued its original charter nearly 40 years after it was originally issued to
California Theta Bond #1, William “Bill” Zulch, on March 9, 1975.
After a hearty meal provided at the Irvine Pacific Club, several alumni
from the original California Theta chapter recounted the memories that
California Theta, University of California-Irvine
they had with their brothers both during their time at UC-Irvine and after,
pointing out to the re-founding fathers that they had plenty of good times
and a lot of hard work ahead of them.
A highlight of the night came from Curtis Parvin, California Theta Bond
#45, who pledged $10,000 to start a Whole Man Scholarship for the future
members of California Theta. Several other alumni followed suit, and
within minutes, alumni collectively pledged over $42,500.
General Council President Christopher Lapple then presented
California Theta Colony President Mark Saleh with the original charter. In
his last act as President, Mark Saleh thanked his fellow re-founding fathers
for their support and encouragement, as well as the alumni who had guided
to colony along the way. The floor was then handed to the incoming
Chapter President Matthew Ripley who expressed excitement in the newly
re-founded chapter’s achievements, but also reminded his peers of the hard
work and struggles that come with being a full-fledged chapter.
Help Support Expansion!
Want to support an up-and-coming chapter in your area? Contact DeMarkco Butler at
[email protected].
Expansion News Update
Chapman University | California Phi
At Chapman University, 60 leaders have been recruited to start
the Fraternity’s California Phi Chapter.
Missouri Zeta | Southeast Missouri State University
Currently the expansion is wrapping up the expansion year
with great results in Cape Girardeau. The expansion team has
recruited more than 30 men and look to continue the hot streak
that they are having.
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True Blue Society
True Blue Society: many perks of membership
N
owadays, everyone is on the go with multiple devices to stay
connected to their friends, family, co-workers and the world around
them. In order to help them do that and keep their devices safe and
protected, Phi Delta Theta is now offering a True Blue Society tablet case
for all new members of the Fraternity’s alumni association. True Blue Phis
can show their colors even when they’re on the go. This new benefit is in
addition to standard benefits that includes a member card, discounts for
retail and travel products, and a lifetime subscription to The Scroll.
Zito: Gehrig Award Winner
The 57th winner of the Lou Gehrig Memorial Award is Barry Zito of the
San Francisco Giants. The Lou Gehrig Memorial Award, sponsored by the
Phi Delta Theta International Fraternity, headquartered in Oxford, Ohio, is
presented annually to a Major League Baseball player who best exemplifies
the giving character of Hall of Famer Lou Gehrig, a member of the
Fraternity’s Columbia University chapter. The award was first presented in
1955 and is permanently maintained at the National Baseball Hall of Fame
and Museum in Cooperstown, New York.
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Zito is only the second member of the Giants Franchise to win the
Gehrig Award. The first Giant to win the award was also the first ever
winner of the award in 1955, Alvin Dark who is also a member of Phi Delta
Theta from its chapter at Louisiana State University. He won the award
when the franchise was located in New York.
A team of representatives from the Phi Delta Theta will present the
award to Zito on the field at AT&T Park on Tuesday, August 6 when the
Giants take on the Milwaukee Brewers. One lucky True Blue Society
Member will be a part of this team and will be featured in the next issue
of The Scroll as a part of the presentation. Become a True Blue Society
member and receive a tablet case to show your support for Phi Delta Theta.
To have a chance to be a part of this or future Gehrig presentations, join
the True Blue Society by going to www.truebluesociety.org.
2542 August C. Draeb
University of North Dakota
2543 Taylor Steven Harmon
University of Texas-El Paso
2544 Brett T. DePrince
Widener University
2545 R. Lee Bennett
Brown University
2546 Nathan Flynn
Colorado State University
2547 Mario A. Villa
University of Texas-Austin
2548 Taylor Scott Ashby
University of South Florida
2549 Donald W. McClelland
University of Akron
2550 Steven J McCarville
Iowa State University
2551 Richard J. Drakulich Jr.
Wichita State University
2552 Richard Matthew Anderson
University of Southern Indiana
2553 Michael S. Fraser
University of Nevada-Las Vegas
2554 Michael L. Manchester
The Ohio State University
2555 Ian Mcnamara Briggs
Washington College
2556 Charles A. Goodwyn Jr.
Georgia Institute of Technology
2557 Douglas E. Powell
Kansas State University
2558 Donnie Ovalle
University of Arkansas
2559 Anthony Gusler Rodrigue
Louisiana State University
2560 Jacob Andrew Lovelace
Ball State University
2561 David Joseph Friedman
Whitman College
2562 John Edward Miliczki
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
2563 Andrew David Kazmierczak
Butler University
2564 Daniel G. Wolohojian
McDaniel College
2565 Donald Vincent Husa
Duke University
2566 Brandon Charles Maisel
University of Central Florida
2567 Max C. Bakshi
University of Miami
2568 Patrick C. Zamora
San Diego State University
2569 Curtis D. Smith
Texas Tech University
2570 Matthew Bojalad
Clarion University of Pennsylvania
2571 Daniel Lee Asbell
Monmouth College
2572 Matthew Jordan
Ohio University
2573 Russ Spotnitz
Emory University
2574 Brennan Trupka
Kansas State University
2575 Grady Rosser
University of Miami
2576 Steven Harm
Iowa State University
2577 Joseph Chen
University of Pittsburgh
2578 Gregory Romais
Davidson College
2579 Patrick S. Corrigan
Monmouth College
2580 Ethan Bergeson
Whitman College
2581 Joseph P. Sibalik
Auburn University
2582 Carl S. Rivera
Wabash College
2583 Michael C. Jones
Colgate
2584 William C. Clayton
Rollins College
2585 Joe V. Orf
Saint Louis University
2586 Nicholas E. Robinson
Southern New Hamshire University
2587 Brian J. Radecki
University of Texas-Austin
2588 George T. Romasco
Widener University
2589 Bengamin M. Willens
Syracuse University
Members joining from December 20, 2012 to
May 13, 2013. The next issue of The Scroll will
list the newest members.
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Chapter Grand
Phi Delta Theta honors members who have entered the Chapter Grand by listing them in the magazine. To submit obituary information, email
[email protected].
Ralph Ballantine, Ohio Wesleyan ’41
We’re always amazed to learn about the different ways that Phis have
contributed to this world. We were recently notified of the passing of
Ralph “Bal” Ballantine. Bal was a nationally-known illustrator, creating the
“Allstate Good Hands” logo and his most memorable character: “The Jolly
Green Giant.” In Coelo Quies Est,” Brother Ballantine.
Doug Phillips, New Mexico ’49
Past President of General Council (1976–1978), Douglas McLean Phillips
passed away peacefully on May 3, 2013. He was born in Oxnard, Calif. and
grew up in Fullerton, California. Upon graduation from high school he
enlisted in the Naval Air Corps. When WWII ended, he entered Stanford
University, graduating in 1949, with a double degree in Economics &
Philosophy. He then attended Law School at Columbia University in
New York City. He practiced law in San Francisco for many years, and
later became an Administrative Law Judge for the State of California.
His first wife was Angela Nedin, from England. They married in 1965
and had three daughters, Sarah, Rebecca and Amanda (deceased). In
1985 he married Barbara Blaney, and acquired five step-children, Susan,
Sandra, Sharon, Steve and Scott. In 1988, Doug and Barbara moved
to Palm Desert, California. He deeply loved his college fraternity, Phi
Delta Theta, to whom he devoted many years of service. He ultimately
became the 46th President of the General Council of Phi Delta Theta
International Fraternity. He is survived by his wife Barbara, his sister Helen
Phillips Hope, his seven children, seven grandchildren and two great
grandchildren. Memorial contributions may be made to the Phi Delta
Theta Foundation, at 2 S. Campus Avenue, Oxford, Ohio, 45056.
James R. “Jim” Ballard, Colorado State ’59
Devoted husband, loving father, loyal friend, Colorado native, born
salesman and philanthropist, James R. Ballard passed away January 3, 2013
after a long battle with Alzheimer’s at the age of 76. Jim attended East
High School and Colorado State University where he was a member of
Phi Delta Theta. He met Kitsie, his beloved wife of 50 years while serving
in the Army as a Private First Class. Jim enjoyed a 34 year career with 3M
Company working as a Senior Account Representative in the Hardware
Division. He won many rewards trips before retiring in 1996. Jim was also
very active and especially proud of his work with the Phi Delts at Colorado
State, establishing a yearly scholarship in his name. See the feature article
in Summer, 2011, Issue 1 “A tribute to a chapter adviser” pp. 27–28 for more
information. A memorial gift from Mrs. Ballard was given toward the goal
of a Whole Man Scholarship for Colorado Gamma; other donors have
committed to completing that gift soon.
University of Akron Ohio Epsilon University of Alabama Alabama Alpha Arizona State University Auburn University Arizona Beta Alabama Beta Butler University Indiana Gamma ’35, Donald W. McClelland Copley, Ohio, 5/13
’44, Stewart A. LeBlanc Jr. Spanish Fort, Ala., 1/13
’62, Guy E. Dorr Tucson, Ariz., 2/13
’46, Robert T. Scott Perdido Beach, Ala., 8/12
’68, Stephen F. Van Horn Kokomo, Ind., 1/13
’43, Griffith Eisel Cushing, Minn., 5/12
University of Alberta Alberta Alpha University of ArkansasFayetteville Arkansas Alpha ’54, Wallace B. Davis Jr. Dothan, Ala., 11/12
’48, John E. Palmer Noblesville, Ind., 1/13
’56, Enoch M. McCune Hot Springs National,
Ark., 12/12
’61, Atilio I. Corte Jr. Point Clear, Ala., 11/12
’70, Stephen K. Norris Carmel, Ind., 3/13
’65, Walter B. Chandler III Gulf Shores, Ala., 2/13
’51, Charles B. Howard Prescott, Ariz., 3/13
’91, George T. McDonald Jr. Daphne, Ala., 4/13
California State
University-Northridge California Zeta ’88, Stephen M. Lynch Edmonton, A.B., 2/12
’67, Charles D. Mellor Akron, Ohio, 8/12
’38, William B. Tobey Denver, Colo., 4/12
’68, George E. Prough Akron, Ohio, 9/12
’41, Don J. Kohsiek Centereach, N.Y., 10/12
’58, John R. Naum Akron, Ohio, 2/13
Allegheny College Pennsylvania Delta ’13, Gregory A. Sadler Meadville, Penn., 4/13
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’46, Wilfrid A. Walker Edmonton, A.B., 12/12
University of Arizona Arizona Alpha ’85, Jimmy D. Swink Jr. Little Rock, Ark., 12/12
’87, Scott G. Sudbury Little Rock, Ark., 12/12
’46, Glenn V. Stanley Jr. Phoenix, Ariz., 1/13
’50, Harvey W. Donegan Jr. New York, N.Y., 12/12
’79, Marc A. Ohden Tucson, Ariz., 2/13
’55, John E. Meisenbacher Centerton, Ark., 1/13
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Baylor University Texas Lambda ’58, Frank Birkhead Jr. Pharr, Texas, 2/12
’77, Donald I. Gershbock Henderson, Nev., 4/12
University of CaliforniaBerkeley California Alpha ’66, John T. Cox Leesburg, Va., 8/12
’35, Richard A. Forney Akron, Ohio, 11/12
’66, Brian T. Prinn Corona Del Mar, Calif.,
2/13
University of
California-Los Angeles California Gamma ’43, Robert J. Roshirt Fort Lauderdale, Fla., 7/12
’45, William A. Randall Marina Del Rey, Calif.,
6/12
’43, Albert C. Bean Jr. Kansas City, Mo., 1/13
’49, Peter F. Basson Oceanside, Calif., 11/12
Case Western Reserve
University Ohio Eta ’70, Gregory N. Walther Metaire, La., 8/12
University of Chicago Illinois Beta ’55, James E. Tlapak Plano, Texas, 12/12
University of Cincinnati Ohio Theta ’50, James H. Hoorman Dallas, Texas, 2/12
’55, Robert C. Mysonhimer Lebanon, Ohio, 12/12
’47, Amor C. Emmert Jr. Cincinnati, Ohio, 1/13
Clemson University South Carolina Gamma ’71, Daniel H. Jones San Antonio, Texas, 1/13
Cornell University New York Alpha ’50, Thomas V. Bryant Jr. Palm Desert, Calif., 3/12
Colgate University New York Zeta ’42, Elroy F. Langill Wheaton, Ill., 2/12
’42, John A. Seddon Fairfax, Va., 4/12
Florida Atlantic
University Florida Nu ’65, Gordon D. Wolf Morton , Pa., 2/13
’52, Daniel M. Youngblade Sioux City, Iowa, 4/13
’16, Timothy John Donegan Simpsonville, S.C., 12/12
University of Idaho Idaho Alpha Iowa Wesleyan College Iowa Alpha ’41, Jack W. Ward Tucson, Ariz., 3/12
’56, Alden L. Doud Iowa City, Iowa, 10/12
University of Illinois Illinois Eta Jacksonville University Florida Zeta ’55, Clarence W. Losch Quincy, Ill., 10/12
’55, Charles T. Crabtree Jacksonville, Fla., 9/12
’52, Edwin L. Arnold Alexandria, Va., 11/12
’51, Charles K. Waters Minneapolis, Minn., 12/12
University of Kansas Kansas Alpha University of Georgia Georgia Alpha ’45, William G. Dady Sun City, Ariz., 2/13
Florida State University Florida Gamma ’14, Peter Luke Stalker IV Dos Palos, Calif., 3/13
’42, Lawrence R. Buckley Clearwater, Fla., 9/12
’53, James R. Thompson Tallahassee, Fla., 2/13
University of
Colorado-Boulder Colorado Alpha ’67, Michael Thomasson Indianapolis, Ind., 11/12
Franklin College Indiana Delta ’53, Karl G. Larson Aspen, Colo., 3/12 ’53, Beyer V. Parker Green Valley, Ariz., 12/12
Colorado State
University Colorado Gamma ’36, John M. Watts Bozeman, Mont., 1/13
’59, James R. Ballard Centennial, Colo., 1/13
’94, Patrick T. McKenna Greencastle, Ind., 3/13
’54, Dan S. Scott Dayton, Wyo., 4/13
Dalhousie University Nova Scotia Alpha ’43, John D. Misick Chester, N.S., 12/12
Dartmouth College New Hampshire Alpha ’53, Frederick Chase Jr. Waukegan, Ill., 1/12
’49, David H. Ward Orleans, Mass., 8/12
Denison University Ohio Iota ’43, Tom P. Wuichet Longwood, Fla., 6/12
University of Southern
California California Delta ’56, Joseph A. Rice Nashville, Tenn., 3/12
’84, Curt W. Cronk Wrightwood, Calif., 3/13
’46, R. N. Blomberg Chester, Vt., 5/12
’51, Jack C. Swisher Highlands Ranch, Colo.,
8/12
’64, Ned H. Leavitt Jr. Newport Beach, Calif., 3/13
’58, William N. Trimble Washington, D.C., 6/12
’73, Daniel W. Bates Gardiner, Maine, 9/12
’40, Robert M. Johnson Ormond Beach, Fla., 6/12
’63, John R. Cox Jr. Platteville, Colo., 12/12
DePauw University Indiana Zeta Duke University North Carolina Alpha ’47, William C. Martin Sr. Effingham, Ill., 3/12
’51, Frank B. Halter Greenville, S.C., 1/13
’64, Roger J. Ebert Chicago, Ill., 4/13
Indiana University Indiana Alpha ’59, William C. Collins Atlanta, Ga., 2/13
’53, William J. Rogers Franklin, Ind., 4/12
Emory University Georgia Beta Georgia Institute of
Technology Georgia Delta ’63, Jay D. Newbern San Francisco, Calif., 8/12
’43, Herbert L. Arnold Tuscaloosa, Ala., 11/12
’49, Lapsley W. Hamblen Falls Church, Va., 9/12
’46, James M. Schwentker Jr. Evansville, Ind., 8/12
’50, Charles J. Collins Jr. Winter Park, Fla., 12/12
’54, Joseph W. Hagan Jr. Tampa, Fla., 11/12
Iowa State University Iowa Gamma ’41, Robert H. Moyer Durham, N.C., 1/12
Emporia State
University Kansas Epsilon ’51, Walter M. Mitchell Jr. Atlanta, Ga., 3/13
’69, Tad O. Patterson Kennesaw, Ga., 10/12
Georgia Southern Univ Georgia Epsilon University of Florida Florida Alpha ’53, Robert L. Stender Ormond Beach, Fla., 8/12
’52, Selden G. Kent Jr. Phoenix, Ariz., 11/12
’60, George H. Lankow Dallas, Texas, 4/13
’52, Melvin Meling Batavia, Ill., 1/12
’52, John G. Lingenfelter Kingman, Ariz., 4/12
’76, Hudson J. Powell Statesboro, Ga., 4/13
’50, Richard A. Loetscher Dubuque, Iowa, 7/12
Gettysburg College Pennsylvania Beta ’43, Joseph S. Stoddard Kapaa, Hawaii, 12/12
’55, John J. Burke Jr. Medford, N.J., 4/13
Hanover College Indiana Epsilon ’50, David A. Tucker Winter Park, Fla., 10/12
’58, John W. Falter Oak Brook, Ill., 1/13
’37, Russell E. Winn Bellevue, Wash., 2/13
’47, William S. Belden Santa Barbara, Calif., 12/12
’54, Bert H. Born Peoria, Ill., 2/13
’56, Don B. Pfutzenreuter Manhattan, Mont., 2/13
’63, Jay G. Buehler Shawnee Mission, Kan.,
2/13
’48, Carl W. Clark Jr. Shawnee Mission, Kan.,
2/13 Kansas State University Kansas Gamma ’60, Donald A. Kesinger Manhattan, Kan., 3/12
’56, Richard R. Robertson Brownstown, Ind., 1/13
’49, Shelton C. Howard Overland Park, Kan., 4/13
Kent State University Ohio Lambda ’56, Gilbert R. Martin Seattle, Wash., 1/13
Knox College Illinois Delta-Zeta ’37, John T. Russell Galesburg, Ill., 9/12
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Lafayette College Pennsylvania Alpha ’13, Ainis Supronas Mason, Ohio, 12/12
’41, Ralph W. Ballantine Hilton Head, S.C., 2/13 ’80, Thomas G. Anderson McKinney, Texas, 3/13
’53, Barney H. Timmins Jr. Dallas, Texas, 4/13
’61, John B. Cunningham Briarcliff Manor N.Y., 3/12
’51, Thomas A. Sparta Stone Harbor, N.J., 4/13
University of New
Mexico New Mexico Alpha Texas Christian
University Texas Zeta ’44, John V. Fels Phoenix, Ariz., 4/13
’49, Douglas M. Phillips Palm Desert, Calif., 5/13
’47, Francis S. Walker Saint Louis, Mo., 3/13
Randolph-Macon
College Virginia Gamma Stephen F. Austin State
University Texas Eta ’71, Wesley Lawrence Evans Denison, Texas, 11/12
University of Michigan Michigan Alpha University of North
Carolina North Carolina Beta ’37, Frazier P. Shipps Nashua, N.H., 4/13
’50, Alan J. Chenery Jr. Richmond, Va., 12/12
’65, Jerry K. Byrd Sugar Land, Texas, 1/13
’14, Thomas Boone Pickens IV Austin, Texas, 1/13
’56, William H. Joyner Jr. Wilmington, N.C., 2/13
’60, Dean A. McCartney Sarasota, Fla., 4/13
Southwestern Oklahoma
State University Oklahoma Gamma ’66, James R. Newman Garland, Texas, 3/13
’70, John P. Northern Fort Worth, Texas, 2/13
’51, Travis E. Davenport Rocky Mount, N.C., 2/13
University of Oregon Oregon Alpha ’73, Harold Michael Myers Edmond, Okla., 4/13
’63, Robert W. Carmack Longview, Texas, 4/13
Texas A&M University Texas Nu Lawrence University Wisconsin Beta ’52, Peter C. Kinyon Rolla, Mo., 11/12
’44, Richard L. Haligas Wellington, Fla., 3/12
University of Mississippi Mississippi Alpha ’51, William H. Osborne Jr. Arlington Heights, Ill.,
9/12
’66, Paul H. Johnson III Oxford, Miss., 2/12
Lehigh University Pennsylvania Eta ’56, Lt. Colonel Lincoln Jones
III APO New York, N.Y., 1/13
University of
Maryland-College Park Maryland Alpha ’52, Joseph B. Townsend Jr. Belgrade, Mont., 3/13
’63, Robert W. Atkinson Jr. Fort Walton Beach, Fla.,
3/12
’91, Robert K. Mahaffey Orlando, Fla., 11/12
University of Missouri Missouri Alpha ’53, Charles F. Wolfe Pekin, Ill., 1/13
’47, Paul A. Erskine Pasadena, Calif., 2/13
’48, William D. Bird Jr. Laguna Beach, Calif., 1/13 McGill University Quebec Alpha University of Montana Montana Alpha ’43, James W. McKee Jr. Naples, Fla., 2/13
’70, Joseph P. Mazurek Helena, Mont., 8/12
Mercer University Georgia Gamma ’63, Sterling W. Wetzsteon Thousand Oaks, Calif., 4/13
University of
Nebraska-Lincoln Nebraska Alpha ’61, Samuel H. McGoun, III Bloomfield Hills, Mich.,
9/12
’50, Robert E. Lee Spring Valley, Calif., 11/12
’62, Larry W. Myers Omaha, Neb., 3/13
’61, Donald L. Grove Hilton Head Island, S.C.,
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’59, Jack D. Leach Temecula, Calif., 6/12
’54, C. D. Churchill Grand Forks, N.D., 12/12
’52, Robert E. Dallmeyer Jr. Jefferson City, Mo., 10/12
Miami University Ohio Alpha Univ of North Dakota North Dakota Alpha ’45, John T. Keeton Grenada, Miss., 1/13
Massachusetts Institute
of Technology Massachusetts Gamma ’69, Joseph H. Brown Jr. Augusta, Ga., 8/12
’47, Andrew Grey Williamson Laurinburg, N.C., 3/13
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Ohio University Ohio Gamma ’10, Matthew D. Burson Columbus, Ohio, 6/12
Ohio Wesleyan
University Ohio Beta ’63, Charles E. Wilson Jr. Rockville, Md., 10/12
’46, Roger O. Gilruth Akron, Ohio, 11/12
’50, Alvin E. Bills Jr. Neptune, N.J., 11/12
’51, James C. Holmes Birmingham, Mich., 1/13
’64, Louis A. Ebersold Woodstock, Md., 1/13
’55, William H. Heath Klamath Falls, Ore., 5/12
’53, Richard K. Morse Canby, Ore., 10/12
Stanford University California Beta Swarthmore College Pennsylvania Kappa ’52, Frank J. Kawalkowski San Francisco, Calif., 4/12
’47, Thomas G. Nichols Santa Barbara, Calif., 6/12
Oregon State University Southern Methodist
Oregon Beta University ’51, David A. Hasle Texas Delta Tennessee Technological
University Tennessee Delta ’50, Thomas A.M. Mott Jr. Dallas, Texas, 7/12
’72, Harold G. Holloway Crab Orchard, Tenn., 3/12
’75, Roy R. Campbell III San Antonio, Texas, 10/12
University of TennesseeKnoxville Tennessee Gamma ’51, Richard B. Prideaux Loving, Texas, 1/13
’69, Charles R. Henderson Clifton, Va., 5/12
University of South
Carolina South Carolina Beta ’68, Perry R. Pollard Chattanooga, Tenn., 3/13
’68, Fred P. Wright Jr. Aiken, S.C., 12/12
University of
Texas-Austin Texas Beta Southwestern
University Texas Gamma ’50, Thomas H. Lee Houston, Texas, 11/12
’49, William A. Ayres Fort Worth, Texas, 3/12
’67, James G. Moses Houston, Texas, 1/13
’98, Gabe W. Lawson Midland, Texas, 12/12
’55, Richard Hugh Davis Houston, Texas, 2/13
’49, James E. Hoover Indianapolis, Ind., 8/12
’45, Louis Pitcock Jr. Graham, Texas, 3/13
’64, Stanford C. Perrett Jr. Arlington, Texas, 3/13
’59, James T. Whitehead Thorntown, Ind., 1/13
’52, Harry E. Copeland Jr. Dallas, Texas, 4/13
Whittier, Calif., 8/12
’52, George W. Ross Jr. Little Rock, Ark., 4/13
University of the Pacific California Lambda ’95, Geoffrey M. Miller Charlotte, N.C., 3/13
University of
Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Zeta ’48, Eugene H. Spiegel Gainesville, Fla., 4/13
Pennsylvania State
University Pennsylvania Theta ’53, James H. Stevens Phoenix, Ariz., 2/12
Purdue University Indiana Theta ’00, Gregory T. Bourgeois Austin, Texas, 12/12
Texas Tech University Texas Epsilon ’56, Francis E. McNeely Jr. Fort Worth, Texas, 11/12 West Texas A&M
University Texas Theta ’67, Billy J. Patton Canadian, Texas, 12/12
University of Toronto Ontario Alpha Wabash College Indiana Beta Westminster College Missouri Beta University of Wisconsin Wisconsin Alpha ’64, John J. Yocom Mississauga, Ont., 2/13
’58, James D. McKinley Terre Haute, Ind., 9/12
’78, Edmond B. Caldwell Perry, Mo., 12/12 ’60, George D. Huebner Aiken, S.C., 12/12
’60, Edmund G. Osler Toronto, Ont., 3/13
Washburn University Kansas Beta ’76, Bruce T. Harris Fulton, Mo., 12/12
’45, Robin E. Middlemas Milwaukee, Wis., 2/13
Whitman College Washington Beta University of Wyoming Wyoming Alpha ’56, Herbert L. Collier Scottsdale, Ariz., 11/12
’50, Alan R. Berry Woodland Hills, Calif.,
3/13
’40, Donald H. Waller Jr. Escondido, Calif., 8/12
University of Utah Utah Alpha ’03, Levi J. Miller Topeka, Kan., 2/13
’60, Kenneth F. Vierra Salt Lake City, Utah, 4/13
’48, Arthur T. Woodman Lenexa, Kan., 3/13
’61, John O. Haymond Salt Lake City, Utah, 4/13
University of
Washington Washington Alpha Vanderbilt University Tennessee Alpha ’54, Nicholas L. MacPhee Bellingham, Wash., 6/12
Washington State
University Washington Gamma ’58, W. Booth Gardner Seattle, Wash., 3/13
’42, Robert F. Price Spokane, Wash., 12/12
Washington & Jefferson
College Pennsylvania Gamma ’41, Robert J. Hayes Rancho Mirage, Calif.,
4/13
’53, Frank L. Smith Jr. Nashville, Tenn., 1/13
University of Vermont Vermont Alpha ’50, William P. Ryan Jr. Colorado Springs, Colo.,
2/13
’38, Robert M. Kiskaddon Punta Gorda, Fla., 3/13
Valparaiso University Indiana Iota ’56, Ronald E. Gother Indian Wells, Calif., 1/13
Williams College Massachusetts Alpha ’43, Charles F. Yeiser Cincinnati, Ohio, 3/13
’37, James W. Newman Austin, Texas, 1/13
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Building on the Bond
Campaign Update
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he Building on the Bond Campaign—the most ambitious fundraising effort in Phi Delta Theta history—made steady progress in 2012. Thank you
to those Brothers and friends who have made campaign commitments to date. You are leading the way in making Phi Delta Theta the greatest
version of itself.
Campaign Goal: $20+ million by December 26, 2020
Joseph J. Alfirevic, Northwestern University ’79
John David Almacy, Widener University ’92
Anthony H. Ambrose, University of Kentucky ’67
Colbert L. Baker Jr., University of Oklahoma ’46
William C. Baker, Colgate University ’70
The Estate Of James R. Ballard, Colo. State Univ. ’59
Philip H. Bartels, Cornell University ’71
Mrs. Sally S. Behnke
The Estate Of Paul H. Bennett, Ohio Wesleyan Univ. ’38
Robert A. Berrien, Northwestern University ’45
Robert A. Biggs, Georgia Southern University ’76
Robert L. Bowen, Purdue University ’61
Chris W. Brussalis, Allegheny College ’87
James P. Burra, Calif. State Univ.-Northridge ’67
Brian T. Carduff, Wichita State University ’03
T. Glen Cary, Texas Tech University ’56
Ronald K. Church, Northwestern University ’58
Charles E. Cobb Jr., Stanford University ’58
Christopher M. Connor, Ohio State University ’78
Richard C. Crawford, Ohio State University ’69
James A. Cummins Jr., Southern Methodist Univ. ’80
James A. Cummins III , Southern Methodist Univ. ’11
Roy H. Cunningham, West Virginia University ’93
The Estate of Winthrop Garrard Dale, Univ. of Idaho ’46
Justin P. Dandoy, Clarion Univ. of Pennsylvania ’07
Jeffrey N. Davis, Southeast Missouri State Univ. ’94
Robert B. Deloian, Arizona State University ’66
Arby D. Dickert Jr., Clemson University ’78
Kevin R. Dreiling, Wichita State University ’90
Allen G. Edwards, Clemson University ’71
William A. Emerson, University of Florida ’46
John E. Erffmeyer, Northwestern University ’74
Richard E. Fabritius, Kent State University ’94
Walter D. Fain, Univ. of Tennessee-Knoxville ’68
Benjamin S. Fair, Indiana University ’08
Jerry J. Felmley, Univ. of Illinois-Urbana-Champaign ’54
Craig E. Fenneman, Butler University ’71
Fidelity Scholarship Fund, Inc.
Michael J. Fimiani, University of South Florida ’89
J. T. Frey, Franklin College of Indiana ’67
Mr. and Mrs. Dan Friedkin
Samuel J. Furrow, Univ. of Tennessee-Knoxville ’65
Progress to Goal: $4,128,313
Russell G. Gillard, Kettering University ’73
Kenneth R. Gillis, Colorado State University ’72
Stanley W. Gilson, Calif. State Univ.-Northridge ’70
Steven J. Good, Iowa State University ’04
George E. Grady, University of Arizona ’53
W.L. Gray Jr.,Texas Christian University ’70
Michael C. Grieb, Northwestern University ’79
Mr. and Mrs. James A. Griffin
Larry R. Gurchiek, Indiana State University ’73
Thomas M. Hale, Univ. of Tennessee-Knoxville ’76
Joshua Dean Hanley, Westminster College ’02
James D. Harrell, Indiana State University ’71
John T. Harutun, Colorado State University ’70
Kerrie N. Herren, University of South Dakota ’05
Arthur F. Hoge III, Westminster College ’75
Thomas L. Holling, Washington University ’51
Indianapolis Alumni Club
Christopher M. Job, Calif. State Univ.-Northridge ’67
Philip S. Kappes, Butler University ’47
Richard W. Kelley, Univ. of Nebraska-Lincoln ’60
Stephen J. Kleberg, Texas Tech University ’69
Daniel L. Kloeppel, Northwestern University ’70
Joseph D. Kohout, Creighton University ’98
Walter R. Lamkin, Colorado State University ’72
Christopher A. Lapple, Calif. State Univ.-Northridge ’80
Tucker Don Lee, West Texas A&M University ’08
Jay D. Longnecker, Iowa State University ’96
Jeffrey B. Love, Vanderbilt University ’71
Nathaniel J. Love, University of Michigan ’80
Mr. and Mrs. Todd Loveday
Frederic B. Lowrie Jr., Butler University ’71
M. Bruce McClelland, University of Missouri ’65
Ralph H. & Ruth J. McCullough Foundation
Mark A. McGuire, Indiana State University ’95
M. Scott Mietchen, University of Utah ’84
Albert R. Miller, Colorado State University ’69
Robert J. Miller, University of New Mexico ’50
David P. Millett, Denison University ’63
Jesse R. Moyer, University of South Dakota ’03
John M. Oblak, Case Western Reserve Univ. ’62
Mark H. Ochsenbein, Eastern Kentucky Univ. ’77
Richard T. Orr, Butler University ’84
Gregg S.K. Orwoll, Northwestern University ’50
Mrs. Donald A. Owen
Robert S. Pasquinucci, Ashland University ’93
Donald H. Peirce, Pennsylvania State University ’54
Jerry P. Peppers, Ohio University ’68
John R. Pfeffer, Washington University ’47
Stanley C. Phillips, Indiana State University ’70
Charles W. Poore Jr., University of South Dakota ’61
Rudy M. Porchivina Jr., San Jose State University ’89
J. Paul Price, Texas Christian University ’74
Charles L. Pride, Western Kentucky University ’87
L. Michael Ream, Franklin College of Indiana ’52
William R. Richardson, University of Tampa ’80
A. Scott Ritchie, University of Kansas ’54
Kenneth A. Robinson, Colorado State University ’72
Joseph W. Royce, Southwestern University ’63
Terry L. Scarborough, Texas Tech University ’68
Michael G. Scarlatelli, Kettering University ’76
John F. Schmidt, Washington University ’49
John F. Scovell Jr., Texas Tech University ’68
Russell D. Shelden, University of Missouri ’42
Theodore S. Sitterley Jr., University of Arizona ’59
W.K. Kip Smith, Indiana State University ’73
Morris D. Stephens II, Univ. of Southern Indiana ’99
John W. Stitt II, University of Mississippi ’54
Henry J.N. Taub II, Southern Methodist Univ. ’80
Conrad Foster Thiede, Colgate University ’90
Bruce F. Thompson, University of Minnesota ’49
K. Chris Todd, Texas Tech University ’68
Rev. David Turner, University of Minnesota ’70
Robert J. Turning, University of Akron ’96
Lawrence W. Uhde III, Univ. of Louisiana-Lafayette ’84
Lothar A. Vasholz, Univ. of Colorado Boulder ’52
Dr. Dwight R. Wade Jr.
Gary R. Wade, Univ. of Tennessee-Knoxville ’70
Sean S. Wagner, Widener University ’02
Edward G. Whipple, Hanover College ’74
Mark L. Wildman, Indiana State University ’74
Douglass F. Wiles, University of Florida ’74
Embry W. Williams Jr. , Southern Methodist Univ. ’49
Joseph D. Williams, Univ. of Nebraska-Lincoln ’50
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his photo was taken in January 2013 at the Presidents Leadership
Conference in St. Louis, Missouri. Held each year, PLC is one
of the premier leadership development programs that Phi Delta
Theta provides in support of our chapters. Combined with the Kleberg
Emerging Leaders Institute, the Recruitment Workshops, and numerous
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