THETHE MARCH 2005

The Journal of Delta Sigma Pi–America’s Foremost Business Fraternity

Richard “Nick” Steinkrauss Joe Mayne Lifetime Achievement Recipient Career Achievement Recipient

20042004 DeltasigDeltasig AchievementAchievement AwardsAwards AA LifetimeLifetime ofof Service—NickService—Nick SteinkraussSteinkrauss EarnsEarns 20042004 LifetimeLifetime AchievementAchievement HonorHonor

Since his initiation in 1979, Brother Steinkrauss has served In recognition of his remarkable service to Delta Sigma Pi, the Fraternity in many different capacities. Brother Richard “Nick” Steinkrauss, Suffolk, was honored Nationally, he has served on our Board of Directors as September 18 in Boston, with Deltasig’s Lifetime Achievement Northern Provincial Vice President, and as Regional Director for Award. In his own words, Brother Steinkrauss reminisces on his the New England and Eastern regions. He has also served as a night in the spotlight. Trustee of the Delta Sigma Pi Leadership Foundation, and Amid the rose bouquets adorning the china and crisp table helped to establish scholarships at the Nu Sigma, Mu Tau and linens, over 100 brothers, guests and family members came to Chicago Alumni chapters, as well as the Francis and Margaret honor me on the occasion of being named the 2004 Lifetime Steinkrauss scholarship. Achievement Award recipient. The Phillips Old Colony House, in Locally, Brother Steinkrauss has served as an officer to his Boston, provided a tastefully decorated room, allowing ample collegiate and alumni chapters, including President and seating and a dance floor for guests to enjoy. During the reception and through dinner, students from the New England Conservatory Treasurer. He played an important role in the establishment of of Music provided jazz music, keeping guests on their feet long new collegiate chapters at Bentley, Roger Williams, after the program concluded. Massachusetts-Boston and Bryant. Many brothers from across the country were in attendance, Currently, Nick serves as District Director for the chapter at including several Board members. New England Regional Vice Roger Williams and fraternal advisor to the chapters at Bryant President Paul Carpinella served as Master of Ceremonies. After and Massachusetts-Boston, and as executive vice president of dinner, the festivities began with all brothers invited to share stories the Boston Alumni Chapter. He is a member of the Golden and memories of yours truly. My brothers Neal and Phil Steinkrauss offered memories of my childhood—luckily none were Council and a Leadership Foundation Trustee Emeritus. too embarrassing—as well as congratulations from my family. Congratulations Nick and thank you for your outstanding Also in attendance were my father, Francis, Aunt Mary, brother ▲ service to Delta Sigma Pi! David and many nieces and nephews. Grand President Kathy Jahnke made the formal presentation of the award and offered her congratulations on behalf of the Board of Directors. After all attendees had the opportunity to share their stories and memories, I offered rebuttal to the stories and chal- lenged brothers to stay involved in the Fraternity and bring about positive change through perseverance and dedication. I offered examples of change in the Fraternity and how, through working toward these changes over time, anything is possible. The range of brothers in attendance, from newly initiated to those who have served the Fraternity for many years, was quite touching. In addition to those already mentioned, those in atten- dance included Past Grand President Bill Tatum, Leadership Foundation Trustee Emeritus Jim Pendergrass, Vice President- Organization Development Claire Roberts and Golden Council member husband Mark, Past Grand President Norm Kromberg, Southern Provincial Vice President Mitch Simmons, South Atlantic Regional Vice President Claire English, many Golden Council members including Diane Thibault and Matt Kitchie, and many of my twenty nine “Little Brothers,” including Paul Gaudet, Jeremy Bessette, Sheryl Nicolosi, Becky Lafrancois, and Ariel Koonce. I wish to thank all the brothers who came to the banquet, those Many leaders came to thank Brother Steinkrauss for his many who made donations to the Leadership Foundation in my honor, years of Fraternal service. From left: Southern Provincial Vice and those who sent their greetings and congratulations. I’m simply President Mitch Simmons, Northeastern Provincial Vice awed by the outpouring of congratulations by so many brothers President Mark Chiacchiari, (Steinkrauss), Grand President and I’m very honored to be chosen for this prestigious award. Kathy Jahnke, Past Grand President Norm Kromberg and Vice Thank you all! President-Organizational Development Claire Roberts.

2 MARCH 2005/THE DELTASIG OF DELTA SIGMA PI AlwaysAlways “Aspiring“Aspiring Higher”—JoeHigher”—Joe MayneMayne EarnsEarns 20042004 CareerCareer AchievementAchievement AwardAward

Joe Mayne has 23 years of expertise in marketing, mentor- ing and motivating. He has shared his leadership experience In honor of his substantial career achievements, Brother Joe with such companies as Procter & Gamble, Ernest & Julio Mayne, St. Cloud State, was honored October 16, following the Gallo Winery and the Jack Daniel’s Distillery. His commitment Minneapolis LEAD School, with Deltasig’s Career Achievement to educating future leaders has set him apart as a national Award. Excerpts from Brother Mayne’s acceptance remarks reflect recruiter, as well as with corporate and campus clients. His the various career endeavors that he has pursued on his road to knowledge of the current job market has made him an invalu- success: able resource to students on over 150 college campuses, as well I can account for many achievements in my life. It’s a good as with businesses and associations nationwide. thing many careers come in a lifetime. To receive this honor from Joe is a principal of The Mayne Speaker, Mayne Impact an association of my friends and more importantly, my Marketing and Heartland Shooters Supply. He is a member of the brothers...means the most. National Speakers Association, as well as a member and officer You’ve met some true friends of mine tonight that presented of the Minnesota chapter. He is also listed in Who’s Who in key facets of my life to date. My good friend and Brown-Forman Professional Speaking. associate Matt Giese. His accomplishments truly make me look good. My business partner Steve McFarland. His entrepreneurial He is the author of the book, Aspire Higher and audio author vision has made us both some nice dollars but his friendship and of You’re Hired!, as well as the author of numerous articles on wisdom are worth far more. And for some reason, I don’t think career and professional development topics. He has served as we’re done. Harry McClanahan...his friendship and profession- an instructor at Anoka Ramsey and North Hennepin alism have guided my speaking business. But he’s also a great Community Colleges. sounding board. A professional speaking career is a rare voca- Brother Mayne has served as the keynote speaker and ses- tion where the years and experiences sharpen the skills. Harry is sion facilitator at numerous National Fraternity events, includ- very old and sharp indeed and I’m grateful for his friendship. Folks like Joe Gladden personify the selflessness of volunteering. I ing Grand Chapter Congress, Leadership Academies and thank him for coming in from Maryland. It means more to me than LEAD Provincial Conferences. He also served as chapter advis- I can express. I’m honored to know him and count him as a er at St. Cloud State for many years. friend. I want to thank Brother Norm Kromberg for his words and His other philanthropic activities include volunteering with friendship over the years. He is a true example of what Delta the Boy Scouts of America, Sons of The American Legion, Sigma Pi deems as a brother. Executive Director Bill Schilling, Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and the American Association of Associate Executive Director Shanda Gray, Past Grand President Retired Persons. Randy Hultz, North Central Provincial Vice President Pete Bjelan, Jeff Berlat and James “Duckie” Webb and all the folks that have Joe resides in Elk River, Minnesota with his wife, Petra, of 14 made my experience in Delta Sigma Pi a wild and curious labora- years and their three children Spencer, Connor and Amanda. tory of human interaction. Grand President Kathy Jahnke could Congratulations Joe! ▲ have been Grand President in any age of Delta Sigma Pi. Her special friendship and leadership have and continue to mean so much to me. She will always be the Grand Empress of Delta Sigma Pi. Any accomplishment or aspiration in my life could not have been possible or mean as much if it were not for my true partner, the lovely and gracious Petra. She’s suffered through my speeches, travels, moods, a few birthings, many jobs, successes and failures. We’ve grown together and she is literally the person who has made me a better man. Sir Isaac Newton wrote in a letter over 350 years ago that he could see farther only because he stood on the shoulders of giants. Men like our four Founders who had the vision. Managers and co-workers like Matt Giese. The friends, personally and pro- fessionally, like Steve McFarland, Harry McClanahan and Joe Gladden. Giants in their own right. My wife and children, all who lift me to greater heights. Thank you all for this award and honor. You all are giants to me! Close friends were on hand to celebrate Joe Mayne’s Career Achievement win. From left: Harry McClanahan, business partner Steve McFarland, (Mayne), Joe Gladden and Brown-Forman associate Matt Giese.

MARCH 2005/THE DELTASIG OF DELTA SIGMA PI 3 THE CONTENTS The Journal of Delta Sigma Pi–America’s Foremost Business Fraternity

March 2005 Vol. 94 No. 2

Editor Bill Schilling Associate Executive Director/Executive Vice President of Leadership Foundation Shanda Gray Assistant Director of Communications Stacy Donahoe Art Director Jody Toth Contributors: Jackie Andolino Michelle Armstrong Jaclyn Charles Karin Grant Patti Holmes Greg “Howie” Howell Grace Kangdani COVER STORY – 2 Patti LaMarr Sander I. Marcus, Ph.D., CPRW Richard “Nick”Steinkrauss, Suffolk, and Joe Mayne, St. Cloud State, Joe Mayne are celebrated as two of Deltasig’s finest! Jack Metcalf Jim Prescott Richard “Nick” Steinkrauss Member of: Spotlight on Fraternal History – 6 AACSB International –The Association to The Centennial Series continues...relive the history of Advance Collegiate Schools of Business College Fraternity Editors Association (CFEA) Delta Sigma Pi from 1914-1924. Professional Fraternity Association (PFA) Professional Fraternity Executives Association 2004 LEAD Schools. . . A Success! – 14 (PFEA) Relive highlights of Buffalo, Minneapolis, New Orleans, Riverside and Tampa.

COLLEGE FRATERNITY EDITORS ASSOCIATION And the Winner is... – 26 The DELTASIG of Delta Sigma Pi is published by the International Fraternity of Delta Sigma Pi. Congratulations to Delta Sigma Pi’s 2004 Chapter and Individual Award Winners! ©Copyright 2005 by The International Fraternity of Delta Sigma Pi, Inc. Produced by Maury Boyd & Associates, Indianapolis. The DELTASIG of Delta Sigma Pi is distributed to all collegiate chapters, life members, national honorary initiates, faculty and honorary initiates for five years following initiation, national DEPARTMENTS, etc. officers, Golden Council members, current Leadership Foundation donors, Fraternity leaders Fraternal Forum...5 and new grads for one full year following year of “Leadership: The Gift of Developing Others!” by Patti Holmes...10 graduation. It is also sent to numerous business schools and Greek organization headquarters. “The Psychology of Ethical Behavior” by Sander I. Marcus, Ph.D., CPRW...12 The magazine is available online at www.dspnet.org/dspmarket/alumni/deltasig.asp. Road Revelations...16 Send address changes, articles, letters and On Campus...18 pictures to: Beyond Campus...22 Assistant Director of Communications Delta Sigma Pi Leadership Profiles...24 330 South Campus Avenue P.O. Box 230 Leadership Foundation...25 Oxford, OH 45056 (513) 523-1907 FAX (513) 523-7292 Press Releases...29 email: [email protected] National Alumni Day...34 Visit us online at:www.dspnet.org Brotherhood Network...36 On the Cover: Left: 2004 Lifetime Achievement honoree Richard “Nick” Steinkrauss, Suffolk. Water Cooler...37 Right: 2004 Career Achievement recipient 45th Grand Chapter Congress...38 Joe Mayne, St. Cloud State.

4 MARCH 2005/THE DELTASIG OF DELTA SIGMA PI Fraternal Forum

Countdown to Congress!

Remember the great times you’ve had (or heard about) at Grand Chapter Congresses—the parties, the banquet, visiting with old friends? Well, it’s still happening and it will happen again next August. Please make plans to join us August 10–14, 2005, in Orlando for the 45th Grand Chapter Congress. Along with the traditional Congress events, we will begin the countdown to our centennial year—which will kick off with the New Orleans Congress (August 22–26) in 2007. As part of the “countdown festivities”in Orlando, we will roll out the theme of the 2007 Congress, our line of centennial merchandise, and the promotion for the 2007 Centennial. Also, special recognition will be given to the 2007 Centennial Society members. Please consider taking this opportunity to share an integral and important part of our Fraternity’s history.Your presence would mean a lot to those of us who have served you. We sincerely hope to see you in Orlando next August!

Fraternally,

ROBERT G. BUSSE HOMER T. BREWER WILLIAM W.TATUM, JR. Grand President 1953-55 Grand President 1957–61 Grand President 1975–79

MICHAEL R. MALLONEE RICHARD J. PARNITZKE JOHN V. HENIK Grand President 1979–83 Grand President 1983–85 Grand President 1985–89

WILLIAM R. KINSELLA RANDY L. HULTZ Grand President 1989–93 Grand President 1993–97

NORMAN KROMBERG KATHLEEN M. JAHNKE Grand President 1997–2001 Grand President 2001–05

See page 38 for more details on the 45th Grand Chapter Congress.

“Fraternal Forum” allows elected leaders, staff, and interested members to offer updates, viewpoints and commentaries on issues facing the Fraternity. Contact the Central Office if you have an interest in authoring a column. Final determination of content rests with the editorial staff.

MARCH 2005/THE DELTASIG OF DELTA SIGMA PI 5 The History of Delta Sigma Pi: 1915 to 1924 by James Prescott, Loyola-Chicago

e continue the story of Delta Representatives of Alpha and Beta Sigma Pi where we left off, in Chapters met in a joint session on July W 1914. We covered the founding 31, 1914 at the Alpha Chapter house at of the Fraternity, the very early years, 132 W. Fourth Street in New York City. and the graduation of the four founders. This would later be recognized as the We stopped at the pivotal year of 1914, first Grand Chapter Congress. The very the year Delta Sigma Pi became a next day World War I started, but luckily “national” Fraternity—the year the national, and where would that money had no immediate impact on Delta Great War began. come from); and what the role of the Sigma Pi or on the United States. It would be a ten-year period that national leadership would be in general Philip J. Warner was elected national would test Delta Sigma Pi and also see and specific terms in the development president (it would be a several more the growing influence of brothers from of Delta Sigma Pi. years before the well-known “Grand” other chapters in determining the direc- It would be important that a formal terminology was introduced) at this tion our Fraternity would take. In fact, meeting of the chapters be held to vote meeting. A policy was also adopted when the Northwestern group (The acceptance of this national organization requiring each officer to resign after Hyksos) agreed to join Delta Sigma Pi, it as their national structure, as well as to serving only one year of their three-year was one of those “once in a lifetime” approve the concept of the chapters term. This practice was continued up type of decisions. Had Delta Sigma Pi gathering periodically to vote in elec- until 1917 when the newly elected pres- not accepted the Northwestern group, tions and on legislative matters. ident served out a full three-year term or had some other group been (elected in 1915 was Henry J. Cox chosen; or had the Hyksos said and Francis J. McGoldrick in 1916). no, the history of Delta Sigma Pi This policy was intended to make would be much different than we it easy for officers to serve, and know it today! But the would have the added benefit of Northwestern group did say ”yes” not having someone in office for and within a few short years they three-years whose interest had began to have a great influence on waned. It should also be noted the Ritual, policies, laws and char- that this whole idea of having a acter of Delta Sigma Pi. National Fraternity was rather new As mentioned in Chapter One, to Delta Sigma Pi and deciding the national organizational struc- what we should do and not do in ture had been set up a month those early years was not at all prior to the installation of Beta clear! Chapter at Northwestern. The very first national officers of Delta Membership Numbering Sigma Pi were elected at that meeting, and included the election Evolves of Walter N. Dean as national At the 1914 Congress of president and Henry C. Cox as Chapters (as it would soon secretary-treasurer. A three-mem- become known—remember, the ber executive committee was also term “Grand Chapter Congress” selected. The first items of busi- was still off in the future), the ness of the new National “national” numbering system Fraternity consisted of legal issues mentioned in Chapter One was (such as incorporating, authority over Northwestern brothers keep Deltasig growing as officially approved and it was also chapters, etc.); financial matters (what its second chapter. Note Henry Gilbert “Gig” decided the chapter name and initiation money would be needed to run the Wright in the lower right corner. number would be engraved on the back

6 MARCH 2005/THE DELTASIG OF DELTA SIGMA PI of each badge, making identification of rules in effect at that lost badges easy. The numbering system time. The national struc- was a form of an identification and ture, along with the record keeping system for Delta Sigma necessary rules and reg- Pi in which each initiate would be given ulations needed to run a “national”number at the time of initia- an organization, were tion, with each chapter alternating in gradually coming into groups of 20. Alpha Chapter had already being. Committees had This Delta Sigma Pi Scholarship Key was presented at NYU in 1912. used up numbers 1 through 145, so Beta It became the first national award in Deltasig history at the Second also been formed, with Congress of Chapters, August 3–4, 1915 at the Hotel LaSalle in Chapter was given the next 20 numbers a report on expansion Chicago. for its first group of initiates (their char- possibilities being pre- ter members). By 1916, and the installa- sented to the Executive Committee on This allowed the second Congress of tion of Gamma Chapter at Boston January 29, 1915. It was decided at that Chapters to be held August 3–4, 1915 at University, this numbering system was meeting to pursue the expansion the Hotel LaSalle in Chicago. This meet- seen to be quite flawed and the “chap- prospect at Boston University and to ing still only had two collegiate chapters, ter”numbering system was approved to establish contact at numerous other but important decisions were made. The replace the national numbering system. universities around the country that had national president was authorized to However, the numbers issued to mem- business schools. establish a committee to develop a bers of Beta Chapter in the national Perhaps of greater significance at this shield or coat of arms for the Fraternity. numbering system were never changed. meeting was the Executive Committee’s This committee consisted of a member Thus, there are no members of Beta approval of a statement of purpose for of each collegiate chapter and the New Chapter who have chapter numbers Delta Sigma Pi. This wording remained York Alumni Chapter. It was also decid- from 1 through 145. Engraving of chap- unchanged until the 1947 Grand ed at this meeting to begin awarding the ter names and numbers on the backs of Chapter Congress in Minneapolis. The Delta Sigma Pi Scholarship Key at all badges would remain a bit longer, but words “social activity”were added to our schools where chapters had been start- even this early tradition would eventual- Purpose, not so much as a change in ed. Thus, the Delta Sigma Pi Scholarship ly cease when time constraints and costs direction, but to more accurately repre- Key became the first national award. The became too big of a challenge. sent the nature of the Fraternity. Key dates back to 1911, and over the Two collegiate chapters were in atten- In these early years, the Congress of years many Deltasigs have won this dance at the 1914 Congress of Chapters, Chapters was only two to three days award—perhaps most notably Beta’s Gig Alpha and Beta. There were also Deltasig long. The Grand Chapter Congress pro- Wright and Jim Thomson, of whom alumni present, who were referred to as gram, as we know it today, would be much more is written later! At this the “graduate chapter”. Official recogni- slowly developed over the next several Congress the membership category of tion was given to this group and rules decades, resulting in the lengthening of Honorary Member was also approved governing what would be referred to as Congress. Development of national pro- and several individuals were approved “alumni chapters” were established. The grams would often be slowed by limited for such initiation. term “alumni chapter”was officially financial resources. One such national Gamma Chapter was installed as the approved in 1917, but in the early 1920s program inaugurated in the 1920’s was third chapter in 1916, and was able to this term was changed to “alumni clubs”, the Provincial Conference, which later participate in the third Congress of a term which some older Deltasigs still became the Regional Conference, when Chapters—held in New York City on use today. In 1982 the term “alumni the term Province was changed to August 28, 1916. This meeting dealt chapter”was reinstated. Region. (The Regional Conference has more with mundane issues such as Between 1914 and 1920, decisions of been replaced today with the annual approving an official jeweler, adopting one type or another were made either at LEAD Provincial Conference.) uniform forms for the chapters and pre- a Board of Directors meeting, by the As the conflict in Europe continued, sentation of various reports. Remember, Executive Committee or at a “Congress both the United States and Delta Sigma too, that the Central Office as we know of Chapters” in accordance with the Pi were able to maintain “normality”. it today would not even be created until

MARCH 2005/THE DELTASIG OF DELTA SIGMA PI 7 a few years later, and would reach the magazine, uniformity in chapter opera- we now call Grand President (and only current scope of services and activities tions, and usage of the Ritual. one other Beta—Brother Tom Mocella, only after World War II. Some Ritual elected 1971). matters were also discussed. Birth of Chicago Alumni Chapter Gig would not disappoint! By the Another topic of discussion at this end of Brother Wright’s first term as World War I Slows Progress meeting was the formation of an alumni national president, a total of 18 new The fourth Congress of Chapters was chapter in Chicago. By 1920, Chicago chapters would be installed, with eleven held in Boston on September 10, 1917, had long since been a transportation more during his second. The leadership just a few days after President Woodrow “hub”between the eastern, western and that Gig displayed in those four years of Wilson announced a conscription (mili- southern states. Chicago was also a tary draft) would be immediately insti- growing financial center. As such, by tuted. The Great War was coming home. 1920 not only were there many Beta The United States had entered the Chapter alumni in Chicago but brothers Great War only a few months earlier, on from Alpha and Gamma as well. The April 6th. It was at this 1917 Congress reason for this being a topic at the that a brother who would become a Congress was that the status of “alumni” future legend of Delta Sigma Pi first as it related to Delta Sigma Pi (and Beta made his presence felt. That brother was Chapter in particular) had not been for- the delegate from Beta Chapter, Henry mally defined. Up to this point, alumni Gilbert “Gig”Wright. Brother Wright of Beta Chapter were considered “broth- was known to be energetic, personable ers” in the same way collegians were. and full of ideas. But Gig, as he soon With a growing number of Beta alumni, would become known, would have to it would soon come to pass that alumni wait. Within just a few short months our would have voting control over the col- three chapters were barely functioning legiate chapter; and this was not the as many of their members had enlisted way things were supposed to be! or were drafted. Most national activities The solution was simple. Alumni would also cease for the duration of the were to be “active”through a local alum- war. It would not be until 1920 (the War ni chapter. Thus, the Chicago Alumni had ended in 1918) that Delta Sigma Pi Association, as it was known at that Rose of Deltasig installed its fourth chapter. Only the time, came into being on September 12, Words and Music by Paul H. Coughlin, strong desire of the brothers who had 1921, becoming the second alumni Georgetown been initiated so far would keep the chapter to be formed in Delta Sigma Pi. idea of Delta Sigma Pi alive during the The Chicago Alumni Chapter still holds Flow’rs that bloom in life’s fair garden war and in the months afterward. the record (to this very day as a force) as Blossoming bring thoughts of life and love, The first post-war Congress of the longest continual Delta Sigma Pi You can see their petals falling As the season’s days roll by; Chapters was held on February 10, 1920, franchise. The fairest flower in the garden in New York City. All four founders were Budding with a life that ne’er will die, in attendance at this Congress, and so it Gig Wright Emerges Is a flower that we love so dear, became known as the Founders’ Delta Sigma Pi was 13 years old in The Rose of Delta Sigma Pi. Meeting. It would also be the last time 1920. It was of great concern, in spite of that all four were in attendance at a the war, that we still only had three col- Chorus: Congress. By this time the three colle- legiate chapters. We had not rebounded giate chapters and one alumni chapter as fast as other fraternities. Brother Gig Rose of Deltasig I love you, had fully recovered from the effects of Wright now returned to this discussion Rose of Delta Sigma Pi, the war—the troops had come home and so impressed the leaders of our very When the shades of night are falling and that meant people were going back small Fraternity that he was elected I dream of days gone by; As I go thru life’s long journey to college. What was on everyone’s national president, the first time a non- Memories will never die, mind at this meeting was expansion, Alpha brother had been elected to that I will always hear you calling, although other items of business includ- position. In fact, no Alpha brother ever Rose of Delta Sigma Pi. ed the regular release of The DELTASIG again has been elected to the position

8 MARCH 2005/THE DELTASIG OF DELTA SIGMA PI his presidency earned him great respect within the Fraternity, but his service was just beginning. That part of the story is for a future chapter. For now it is enough to say that had he not given the lengthy service he did, we would have a Long-time Beta House mom Elizabeth “Betty”Thealen celebrates her 100th birthday in 1978, with (from left): Dawn Rebeck, Bob Rebeck, Northwestern-Chicago, Lois Mocella, Past Grand President Thomas much different Fraternity today, if it had Mocella, Northwestern-Chicago, Betty, and Donald Holem, Northwestern-Chicago. Brother Holem even survived. was the last Beta House manager. From 1920 to 1926 Founder Alexander Frank Makay served on the likely to learn why that particular date regional) conferences were held only in National Board of Directors. He was the was chosen and what actually occurred those years in which Congress was not only founder to have served as a nation- on that date. We still have no solid held. al officer. 1920 was also an important answer! Gig Wright left the office of national year in the nation as the 19th The early 1920s saw many new tradi- president at the 1924 Congress of Amendment to the U.S. Constitution tions begun, not the least of which were Chapters held in New York City. He was was passed, prohibiting any state from songs of Delta Sigma Pi. Perhaps the the first Deltasig to have two consecu- denying a citizen the right to vote based very first song was “Yours Fraternally in tive terms as national president (later, on their sex. Women had gained the Delta Sigma Pi”, written by Brother Grand President). Before he left office, right to vote! William F. Gregory of Theta Chapter discussion had already begun regarding 1921 would be another good year for (Detroit) and first introduced at a party the establishment of a formal national the Fraternity. Although a Congress was held at the sixth Congress of Chapters headquarters. Upon leaving office, Gig not held that year (it was not estab- in 1922 in Chicago. A contest for the was offered employment as lished until 1942 that a Congress would best Fraternity song was conducted in secretary/treasurer, empowered to rent be held in every odd-numbered year— the early 1920s, but “Rose of Deltasig” offices in downtown Chicago. Before in the 1930s Congresses were held every was selected as the official Fraternity leaving office, though, he recommended third year). A special meeting of the song. The song was written in 1926—for and got approval for what was referred Board of Directors was held in New York a contracted $75.00—by Paul H. to as “completing”the coat of arms. Up City on May 14, 1921. One of the main Coughlin, a collegiate brother of Mu to that point the coat of arms consisted items of business at this meeting was Chapter at Georgetown. Later, the song only of the shield and the scroll. It was approval of the red rose as the official was dedicated to Rose Jacobs, wife of felt that to conform to the rules of her- flower. This meeting also approved the Founder Harold Valentine Jacobs. (The aldry that a crest or visor had to be design and use of the pledge button, “rose” being sung about in the song is added to the top of the shield along which was later called the pledge pin. actually a rose, in which a comparison is with a mantle. Those changes give us being made between the Fraternity and the coat of arms we know today. Work Founding Date Defined the flower.) was also being done on a great seal and Interestingly, one of the issues at that It was also at this Congress that pres- a flag. meeting is one that continues to come ident Gig Wright proposed dividing the In the next chapter, Gig Wright estab- up from time to time over the decades. chapters into geographical and adminis- lishes the Central Office and Delta Sigma Although the exact nature of the ques- trative areas called districts and Pi survives the Roaring Twenties and the tion or reason for it being asked has provinces. Provinces were then the Great Depression. ▲ been lost to history, one can speculate equivalent to what would become that it is simply due to human curiosity. known as regions. The names of the five James Prescott, Loyola-Chicago, cur- The question asked “What was the provinces established were Eastern, rently serves as treasurer of the Chicago founding date of Delta Sigma Pi?” Central, Southern, Missouri Valley and Alumni Chapter and as a member of the Founder Alexander Makay, who was Western. Around 2000, the term National Centennial Committee. present at that meeting, informed the “province”would return to mean several Brother Prescott previously served group the founding date was November regions. This early division of the chap- Deltasig as president of the Chicago 7, 1907. This was the first time in our ters into these geographical and admin- Alumni Chapter and chapter advisor for recorded history that this question istrative units would lead to the estab- Loyola-Chicago. He is a Silver Helmet arose, but it was not to be the last. It lishment of provincial conferences in the award winner—recognizing his 25 years would be asked again and again, most 1920s. These early provincial (and later of service to Delta Sigma Pi.

MARCH 2005/THE DELTASIG OF DELTA SIGMA PI 9 Leadership: The gift of developing others!

by Patti Holmes, President-Holmes Training and Development, 2001 National Honorary Initiate

f you have ever worked for some- one who you would run through I walls for, you know it was not their technical knowledge or business exper- tise that influenced you to do your best. It was their desire to see you grow and become more fulfilled. It was the time they took to stretch and challenge you. In the true sense of the word, they men- tored you, cared for you and saw the potential in you. They made a difference in your life. This is the gift of influence. This is the leader as teacher, one who cares to mentor and develop others. Followers want the opportunity to be challenged, developed, and mentored by a leader and you as a leader have a responsibility to develop other leaders and perpetuate the spirit of leadership and service in others. Effective leadership must build and function on a foundation of integrity. In this article, we will discuss the key ingredients to “leadership that makes a difference”and what is required of lead- ership today in order to engage in con- tinuous improvement and develop a legacy of leadership. After more than two decades of working as a consultant with organiza- tions and their leaders, I am convinced that leadership is developed, not discov- ered. Each of us has the potential to develop into an incredibly influential leader and in turn develop others. There are several key ingredients to becoming a successful leader. The first of these is to enhance your own self- esteem and the self-esteem of those around you. Building self-esteem is the foundation of your personal and organi- zational power. You are responsible for creating an environment where self- esteem flourishes and your organization will, in return, be positively effected by your positive, healthy presence. When individuals feel good about themselves,

10 MARCH 2005/THE DELTASIG OF DELTA SIGMA PI “As a leader you need to be creating and communicating a vision of greatness for they perform better, their interpersonal the individual you are in an organization with a spirit of flexi- relationships are enhanced and the mentoring.” bility and openness. The person you are result is a more effective individual and developing is in a constant state of team. To build up the self-esteem of change—it is your responsibility to others, encourages individuals to choose pursue their vision through seeking to serve, feel, understand and respond to thoughts and actions that build them- influence others toward the realization their changing world. selves up. of their vision. Through courage and There is a leader in all of us. This A second ingredient to becoming a persistence, leaders believe in the invisi- ability to inspire other people to step up leader and developer of others is to live ble. They transform challenging situa- and step forward means that leadership your values. Leadership derives power tions. They make what is into what is no longer exclusively top down—it is from values and correct principles and it might be! As a leader you need to be multi-directional. And you must reach deals with the right direction, not creating and communicating a vision of out in all directions to develop others. increased speed. With a commitment to greatness for the individual you are I have often shared with audiences vision, direction, values and purposes, mentoring. Help them see themselves at that employees want a model not a leaders inspire and motivate people to a better place where their potential is motto and I believe this is so true. Are work together from the same core prin- being accessed and reached. you modeling the behavior you want in ciples towards the very same goal. Leaders make connections. To devel- others? Developing others means explaining op others you need to get to know those Finally, a “spirit of leadership”speaks what you stand for and what you will who you are trying to develop. They to a leader as a servant, not a master. not stand for—it means successfully want to know you! Know what they are With courage, hope, caring, heart, love, communicating your goals and how you doing, what they plan to do, what sup- compassion, cooperation, and service we are going to get there and then persuad- port they need and what their vision is challenge ourselves to be consumed with ing others to join your journey. of the future. Through connecting you influencing others significantly and pow- The foundation of a trusting relation- are better able to engender confidence erfully. These are not soft skills, these are ship is believing the other person has and competency. the skills of touching the human spirit integrity, demonstrated by meeting A very important ingredient to and developing the best in others. commitments and keeping promises. In becoming a leader and a developer of Developing others to be leaders is what order to be a leader, you must build other leaders is learning to become an makes a difference in our world for gen- trust.You must also demonstrate integri- outstanding listener. The ability to be a erations to come. Developing others...it ty because without it you can influence good listener demonstrates caring and could just be your finest gift! ▲ no one. If a person lacks integrity, how respect, builds trust and confidence, can he or she be trustworthy? A leader encourages information sharing, Patti Holmes, the with integrity operates from character, enhances self-esteem and influence, 2001 National Hon- not personality...is consumed with sub- creates understanding, and allows orary Initiate of Delta stance, not style. Socrates reminds us, teamwork to flourish. Listening is lov- Sigma Pi, is founder “the first key to greatness is to be in ing! When you listen to others you value and president of reality what we appear to be.”To devel- them and they in turn will listen to you Holmes Training and op others you must be trustworthy, gen- —when others listen to you they will be Development. She is uine, credible and be truly present. If influenced by your words, actions and an organizational con- you operate with integrity, others will deeds. sultant and profes- move toward you and when others Leaders are required to take chances, sional speaker, spe- Patti Holmes move toward you, you are in a position to risk, to make mistakes, to reach out to cializing in training to influence. new adventures, and to learn new valu- and problem solving. Brother Holmes is The 21st century leader is a pathfind- able lessons. They must also welcome the author of the book What Do Followers er whose vision reveals new direction. change, which may often seem to be a Expect of Leaders? She can be reached at Leadership in the future will more risk. By welcoming change, leaders 513-523-1394, or you can visit her web closely reflect a process where leaders demonstrate and communicate energy site at www.pattiholmes.com.

MARCH 2005/THE DELTASIG OF DELTA SIGMA PI 11 TheThe PsychoPsychollogyogy ofof EthicalEthical BehaviorBehavior by Sander I. Marcus, Ph.D., CPRW

he issue of ethics in business and public life today is recog- we will know better how to prevent or at least minimize T nized more and more as critical in determining success or unethical behavior. failure in every sector of our economy. Yet even with all of the emphasis on morality and spiritual values in business and pro- The Reasons Behind Unethical Behavior fessional life, our society sometimes appears to be spiritually rudderless. I believe it is crucial that you, as a manager or business Multi-billion dollar business and government scandals are owner, learn the different reasons why people violate or follow practically a daily item in the news. Disgraceful scandals have ethical guidelines, and how each of these must be handled dif- already tarnished the reputations of (and sometimes ruined) ferently. talented people, great corporations, and government organiza- Generally, people will violate ethical guidelines for one (or tions. And you don’t have to look far to find ethical problems. more) of the following four reasons: Just look around you. With the economy the way it is, where Ignorance of ethical principles and guidelines. Many violate every dollar counts, businesses are tempted daily to charge ethical principles solely because they did not know about them. more than they should, or short-change their customers in a Consider that many ethical choices are in areas that are not variety of ways. always clear. This is why posting and other availability of ethical One of my favorite jokes is the classic Henny Youngman line guidelines is crucial. about ethics in business: Ethical lapses or lack of vigilance. In some situations, people You own a dry cleaning place. A guy walks in and gives have lapses and may do or say something unethical that they you his suit to be cleaned. When he leaves, you find a $100 would not usually do because they simply are not paying care- bill in one of the pockets. Now, the ethical question is this: ful attention. This is why frequent discussions and training ses- Should you tell your partner? sions are so important for any organization or business.

All of us who are in business or in a professional practice are Desperation. Some people are in such dire straits—finan- also customers. And customers aren’t immune from ethical cially, professionally, or personally—that they feel forced to problems, either. How many people who through a mistake are compromise their usually strong ethical stance. For these peo- undercharged two dollars at the gas pump or at the grocery ple, it is important to focus on what their needs are. If you as a store or in a restaurant do anything to correct the error? manager recognize an individual is in this situation and can Most of the attention is on ethical principles, guidelines, and help them solve their problems, your assistance might make codes of conduct, which are developed more and more by the possibility of resorting to unethical behavior unnecessary. schools, professional associations, companies, and governmen- Immorality. Unfortunately, there are people in every part of tal bodies. Every professional association has a set of ethical society whose values simply are unethical. At their worst, they guidelines for practitioners. Service organizations, such as display the sociopathic behavior that is criminal (in every sense Rotary, have long had statements of ethics designed for the of the term). These are the people who will lie, cheat, and steal. everyday practice of business and professional activities. No amount of short-term ethical training or posting of ethical As a psychologist, I of course look at ethical problems from principles on the office bulletin board will make a difference in a psychological (rather than business, religious, or legal) point changing the values of these people. Only taking the appropri- of view. It seems to me that if we can better understand why ate formal action will protect the organization and its ethical people are motivated to behave ethically or unethically, then functioning.

12 MARCH 2005/THE DELTASIG OF DELTA SIGMA PI Ethical Compass Guides Majority the advantages of a decision, what are the potential disad- vantages?” If these are the reasons why some people do not follow eth- I hope that this provides a framework for understanding ical guidelines, what are the reasons that make most people why simply applying one approach to all ethical problems or follow ethical guidelines? We believe that people fall into one needs may not be enough. ▲ or more of the following three categories: Fear of the consequences. Some people will follow ethical Reprinted with permission from the July 2004 issue of The guidelines not so much because they consider them important, FORUM. believe in them, or even agree with them. Some people follow ethical guidelines simply because the potential consequences Sander I. Marcus, Ph.D., CPRW is a licensed clinical psy- of not doing so can be dire. We see every day the legal, finan- chologist and certified professional résumé writer. He can be cial, and career-ending problems brought on by unethical reached at 1-800-931-1107, [email protected] or via his com- behavior. For some, this is enough to make the difference in pany web site www.careermotiv8.com. their behavior. For this person, obviously, it pays to dwell on the consequences of not behaving ethically. Being a “good soldier”and following guidelines. For some Celebrate 100 years of people, following ethical guidelines is not so much out of fear, but because they consider that ethical guidelines are simply Delta Sigma Pi with the rules to be followed, and that this is part of their job. For this official bronze Centennial person, simply making explicit the ethical guidelines and keep- ing them visible is important. medallion!

Having an inner ethical compass. For many people (and I’d The Medallion sells for $30, like to think that this includes the majority of us), following (plus $8 for shipping) and business and professional ethics is truly an outgrowth of a strong, inner sense of morality and ethical beliefs. Most people, includes a gift box and Lucite I believe, will behave ethically under most circumstances. Most stand. Contact the Central of us, no matter what our background or beliefs, share a basic Office (330 South Campus Ave., morality in our approach towards others and towards our busi- P.O. Box 230, Oxford, OH 45056) ness and professional lives. There are, of course, business and at 513-523-1907 or visit Front professional situations that are so complex or unusual that it is the Marketplace at not always clear how to apply our inner moral compass. And that is where having formal ethical guidelines and access to www.dspnet.org to appropriate consulting can make a big difference. place your order. It is better to anticipate potential ethical problems rather than react to them when they occur. In our practice we always (actual size 2.5 inches try to ask ourselves in every activity,“Is there another side to in diameter) Back this? What is on ‘the other side of the coin’? If we’re looking at

MARCH 2005/THE DELTASIG OF DELTA SIGMA PI 13 20042004 LEADLEAD SchoolsSchools...A...A Success!Success! Relive the highlights of Buffalo, Minneapolis, New Orleans, Riverside and Tampa

In New Orleans, the Beta Sigma Chapter at St. Louis receives their charter and the congratulations of numerous brothers. At left is Grand President Kathy Jahnke. If This Isn’t Inspiration, I Don’t Know What Is!

by Michelle Armstrong, Penn State-State College How many of you understand the power of a LEAD event? How many of you have felt the inspiration and motivation that comes from a LEAD School or Provincial? The recent LEAD School in Buffalo was my fifth LEAD event and the most rewarding one I have been to yet. Going into it I realized many of the sessions would be simi- lar to past conferences, but something was just different this year. I pledged in the fall of 2000 at Penn State-Erie. In the fall of 2002, I transferred to Penn State-State College. This Minneapolis attendees take time to reacquaint with old friends, while also meet- transition had its ups and downs—if anyone has ever ing new brothers. These LEAD Schools proved a success –more than 1,500 broth- transferred to another chapter, they will understand how ers attended and the Leadership Foundation raised more than $22,000 to support really different and sometimes difficult it is. At this time the future educational programs and scholarships. Alpha Gamma Chapter didn’t send many people to the LEAD conferences and I didn’t understand why. For me, they were one of the best things to look forward to every semester. In the spring of 2003, I embarked on a year and a half absence from campus. I spent six months working on a co- op with Johnson & Johnson and then spent a year studying in Vienna, Austria. This experience away helped me grow in all aspects of who I am today. Needless to say coming back to campus, to a chapter which I felt didn’t have the unity I was used to, was pretty disheartening. However, when I arrived I realized that in my absence some great new brothers had joined the chapter and there was a huge potential for greatness. The LEAD conferences were something that at first was not really addressed, how- Welcome new Omicron Pi brothers at Radford who received their charter in ever with the help of two brothers who this past fall also Tampa. just transferred from Penn State-Erie, we sparked an inter-

14 MARCH 2005/THE DELTASIG OF DELTA SIGMA PI est in the group to attend the Buffalo Newly installed Omicron Sigma brothers, from California-San Diego, are wel- LEAD School. Our comed to Riverside and the brotherhood by many new brothers including (far chapter sent nine left) Pacific Coast Regional Vice President Paul Dawson, (second on left) Grand brothers—a record for President Kathy Jahnke and (far right) Western Provincial Vice President Alpha Gamma. Chuck Brown. If you talked with any one of these nine brothers they would tell you what an amazing experience it was. For most of them, it was their first national Deltasig event. I believe they felt what I felt the first time I attended a LEAD event—the overwhelming feeling that we are not alone, this Fraternity is so much bigger than what I see on my campus in my chapter. Not only was getting to meet Grand President Kathy Jahnke a great experience for us, the seminars helped us formulate ideas to bring back to our chapter. However, the Xi Omega brothers at Florida International celebrate receiving their charter at biggest driver of motivation was the awards ceremony. In their first LEAD School in Tampa. the past, due to us having a lack of participants at LEAD events, we didn’t see the importance of creating an awards package—now we do! As many of you know, LEAD events are not just about meeting new brothers and networking with older alumni—they help bring the brothers of your own chapter closer together. This was definitely true for our chapter that weekend. We all bonded and became better friends because of this conference. The positive energy that came from the brothers that weekend for me was really reward- ing. I personally believe in the statement,“Deltasig for Life”and to finally see that belief be instilled in my fellow brothers of Alpha Gamma goes straight to my heart and I ▲ With packets in hand and smiles all around, attendees get ready for a day of only can smile and be even prouder to be a Deltasig. speakers, sessions and socializing in Buffalo.

MARCH 2005/THE DELTASIG OF DELTA SIGMA PI 15 Road Revelations

Deltasig’s Educational and Leadership Consultants Jackie Charles and Karin Grant share their thoughts on what it takes to succeed at the job—and highlights from their first six months on the road.

might affect you in any job you go into, it definitely does with this position. One of the hardest things I’ve had to do is leave my life in Lincoln and the Midwest and travel to the “East Coast.” (Okay some of you may not think of Ohio as East Coast, but while I was in California they said Nebraska was East Coast!)

2. Be outgoing and personable. I will say one of the reasons I wanted to take on this job was to increase these skills within myself. When you are spending a total of five to eight hours Jackie Charles (left) and Karin Grant with a chapter, you don’t have the con- venience of opening up slowly. You just Consultant visits are a standard have to go in there and do it. The True Story. . . occurrence for chapters. I can almost guarantee every brother who receives an 3. LOVE to travel and be comfortable by Jackie Charles, Nebraska-Lincoln email saying a consultant visit has been with it. This is the true story of two recent planned gets that feeling where you One of the best things about this job alumni picked to travel the country and think a five-pound weight fell on your is some of the things I’ve experienced invade collegiate chapters to find out stomach. I have seen chapter members since starting my visits. I ate alligator what happens when chapters stop literally shake when answering my ques- and crawdads for the first time in being intimidated, and start getting real. tions. However, this is only because Louisiana and escaped from hurricanes Sound intriguing? Yes, this could many collegians do not fully understand in Louisiana and Florida. I’ve been able make for an interesting episode of “The the position and why we are there—we to see the Hollywood sign and the San Real World”but instead I am describing are there to help chapters succeed, to Diego Zoo. I even got my first taste of the life of an Educational and answer questions, and hopefully bring boba (sorry I can’t describe it, you just Leadership Consultant. But what exactly clarity to the sometimes confusing world have to try it!) courtesy of Cal Poly- is life on the road like for a consultant? of Deltasig policies and procedures. Pomona brothers. I would compare this job to a reality Sound like something you’re inter- show. You know that everything is ested in? Do you think you have what it 4. Have the ability to give lively and staged to make it look dramatic, but in takes? Here is my list of what I think it interesting presentations. reality they’re just going about their takes to succeed as a consultant. During a chapter meeting, you are daily lives and most of the day is com- responsible for presenting certain infor- pletely normal. It’s all about editing, 1. Be comfortable leaving your friends mation. As a consultant you have to find which in a sense happens to stories and and family. a way to keep your audience’s attention, rumors about consultant visits. You only I definitely have to say this has been make them want to learn the informa- hear about the bad stories, never about the biggest change in my life since tak- tion, and most importantly—keep it the typical visits. ing this job. Although this problem interesting.

16 MARCH 2005/THE DELTASIG OF DELTA SIGMA PI 5. Be able to handle being alone for effort it takes to become president of a experience the power of Niagara Falls. I extended periods of time. company. You can have that experience, toured Graceland after visiting Western Some of the chapters will invite you on a small scale, by being president of Kentucky and Christian Brothers—it out after meetings, but understandably your chapter—by running your chapter was interesting to see how Elvis lived most are busy with their own lives. So as a small business. Leadership devel- and decorated (wow!). often I head back to my hotel room opment classes cost lots in the business I remember, as a collegiate, going to each night and complete reports, check world. In the Deltasig world, you can get national events and meeting the people email and—yes—watch TV or read. I a full day of them for $35—plus a lunch whose names I had to learn, and think- definitely will say the list of books I at a LEAD School. ing how neat it was to meet those peo- have read has increased dramatically ple. When I toured Central Office, since starting this job. Develop a passion for something before LeaderShape® in 2003, it was Well there you go—my advice on positive, whether it be in Deltasig, com- exciting to be in the place that ran the how to make it as a consultant. I do munity service, reading, the arts, any- day-to-day operations of the whole have to say this experience is not one I thing that makes the world a better Fraternity and see all the memorabilia will forget anytime soon. Like every job place. Pursue it, research it, learn about (the Pink Poodles stuff is so cool!). it has its ups and downs, but I have it, develop your thoughts about it and While some of the “glitz and glamour” been able to experience so much more then use it to better your chapter and has worn off, I can still sit back and through this job than I would at a typi- the people around you. think how lucky I am to work here and cal entry-level position. So for you grad- do this job. As of December, I have trav- uates, be sure and consider this job—the Continuous improvement. This is eled to 11 states! experience is gratifying and you will such an important concept. Con- I think a lot of how well the trip will learn an immense amount from your tinuously improving your knowledge, go depends on the attitude of the chap- experiences. your attitude, your values, your compas- ters you’ll be visiting. So here are some sion for others, your self, your being. insider tips, straight from a consultant’s Some Free Advice! Imagine the world we would live in if mouth to your ears (well, eyes): every day every person improved them- by Karin Grant, Central Florida selves in some way. Don’t wait for oth- 1. Go into the consultant visit with The following are some concepts and ers to improve you. It is your sole a positive attitude. “Consultants are thoughts for developing your chapter responsibility to leave this world a better not the enemy—they are visiting to members, and thereby improving your place than when you joined it. Seek out help my chapter—a consultant visit chapter. I’ve compiled these from my opportunities. does not mean my chapter is in trou- travels as an Educational and ble.”Just keep repeating this to yourself Leadership Consultant. Develop your values and a system and everything will be okay. of beliefs. What do you stand for? What 2. Do not go in thinking you or Appreciate your chapter while will you stand for? What do you want to your chapter knows all there is to you’re there. Your time there will go by instill in your children, your friends? know about Deltasig. Every chapter quickly and soon most of these brothers What would you die for? That sounds can improve in some way—if your won’t be in your immediate world. You dramatic, but it can bring your life into chapter is doing great, then fantastic, will miss them after you graduate and perspective. maybe you can give us some ideas to miss the environment your collegiate I also wanted to include some high- recommend to other chapters. Nothing chapter provides. This is a good thing, lights from my travels and fun things degrades a visit more than a chapter sad but good. It means your brothers I’ve experienced for the first time! We that is not open to improving or open had an impact on you—they changed went to Louisiana, for our consultant sharing. your life. If you think you won’t miss training trip, and were able to visit New your chapter or brothers, then you need Orleans. Director of Chapter and 3. Send in your visit documents on to change something. If you are truly a Expansion Services Dale Clark, Jackie time. The earlier the better and the giving member of your chapter, it will Charles and I had a fantastic time. more prepared we’ll be for the trip. It come back to you ten-fold. Between chapter visits, we did the tradi- does not reflect well on the chapter tional tourist things—Café du Monde when we do not receive documents on Take advantage of the leadership and Pat O’Briens. Laissez les bon temps time. If you have a problem, question, or development opportunities during roullez! I went to New York City, on an concern with the documents, then college (within your chapter and expansion visit, and survived with the please just contact us about it. ▲ nationally). They are much harder to help of local volunteers. After the obtain in such a first-hand way after you Buffalo LEAD School and chapter visits Remember, the mantra in #1— graduate. Think of how much time and to Cornell and Syracuse, I was able to we’re here to help!

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Bentley/Lambda Tau Central Florida/ The Lambda Tau chapter joined Theta Sigma with Black United Body to host This past October, we participat- Menage, a three-room party ed in a beach clean-up. We teamed designed to benefit local charities. up with Eco-Action at the Lori The event, attended by over 850 Wilson Park in Coco Beach, Fla., to people, brought in over 100 canned clean up the beach shore from trash goods for the Salvation Army. and debris left behind from the hur- Chapter president Mark Buonomo ricanes. We spread out along the said they were looking for a differ- beach side with our supplies in ent way to do things.“A collabora- hand, cleaning up the beach all tion like this had never been done afternoon. This event was not only a on Bentley campus before and both great way for our chapter to give our organizations [were] looking for back to the community, but it served something new.” Both presidents as a time where brothers could pointed to the importance of bond together. Community involve- attracting a diverse group of Bentley ment is only one of the many ways students together to help benefit a that Theta Sigma works together to good cause. Buonomo said,“This ARIZONA STATE brothers take part in their university’s 2004 Homecoming make a difference.—Lesley Brown event was a benefit to so many peo- Royalty Coronation. From left: Monica Garcia, Austin Prutch, Nicole Meacham, 2005 National Collegian of the Year Dave Glanzrock, Kira Smith, New Mexico State/ ple—it provided an evening of good Jordan Young and Ryan Kunde. Epsilon Upsilon times and dancing in an environ- We completed a combination of ment that was safe and promoted make arts and crafts. On a profes- continuous and intermittent service respect and cultural awareness to sional level, we tried to diversify the projects during the fall 2004 semes- others.”While there are no plans in types of professional events we ter, both on campus and in the Las place right now for future collabora- held, in an effort to make them Cruces area. Back in September, we tions, Black United Body hopes to more interactive and fun. Such helped with free HIV screenings at work with Deltasig in the events included a team building the NMSU Corbett Center Student future.—material taken from workshop, organized through Union and sponsored a United www.bentleyvanguard.com the university’s Leadership Blood Services blood drive outside Buffalo/Alpha Kappa Development Center, and a tour of the business college’s Guthrie Hall. Among the community service the Bison Brewery. In addition, we In October, we helped sign-up stu- events we participated in this also organized an alumni picnic. dents, faculty and staff for voter semester, certain ones stand out as We also had the honor of being registration and collected donations they showed our efforts in creating the host chapter for the Buffalo ARIZONA brothers Kristen for the Doña Ana County Humane fun events for the Buffalo communi- LEAD School. For this event, we Senseman and Kim Ho make their Society. In November, we spon- ty. We volunteered at the Buffalo held a party for LEAD attendees. It chapter proud as members of the sored a bone marrow donor identi- Hockey Fest and the Buffalo Zoo also served as one of our fundrais- Homecoming Royalty Court. fication event at Corbett Center, to Haunted Hayrides. At the Hockey ing events—we sold shirts and tick- benefit Cook Children’s Hospital of Fest, we refereed the street hockey ets for our 50/50 raffle. This event relax, mingle and have a good time. El Paso. games. At the Buffalo Zoo, we facili- was a complete success. It brought We would like to thank everyone In addition to the intermittent tated several games, as well as together Deltasigs from several that attended, as it was certainly a projects, our chapter will participate painted children’s faces and helped chapters and gave them a chance to night to remember.—Natira Blue in several continuous initiatives.

COLORADO-COLORADO SPRINGS brothers celebrated Founders’ Day by hosting an event for all Colorado collegiate chapters.The event was attended CINCINNATI Deltasigs are all smiles as they prepare to ride in the annual by over 70 brothers from Colorado, Colorado State, Western State and the Homecoming parade. Denver colony and held at Red and Jerry’s in Denver.

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Home Improvement—Pacific Coast Style by 2004 Western Provincial COY Grace Kangdani

Brothers from ALBANY, in conjunction with the student career development It Started with a Vision center, held their 30th Annual Career Fair.The fair hosted more than 65 During one of my conversations with Pacific Coast Regional Vice firms, offering positions in all business fields. It is estimated that over 1000 President Paul Dawson, he mentioned his vision of a “different kind of students turned out to submit resumes and talk with recruiters. community service.”He explained he would like all the Pacific Coast chap- ters to gather and build a house for a disadvantaged family. He wanted to see an “active”community service project, with participation from everyone. Members will mentor at schools in San Diego State/Iota Pi This past September, my aunt called with news about a possible the Las Cruces Public Schools (or at On Sept. 11, Delta Sigma Pi project—painting and building furniture for a women’s shelter...Casa de the City of Las Cruces Weed and members joined the New York Says Los Angelitos. This immediately reminded me of Brother Dawson’s Seed program’s Safe Haven) and Thank You Foundation, a team of “dream event”! serve meals at the Gospel Rescue volunteers and firefighters who help The Casa de Los Angelitos Mission. disaster areas, to rebuild three We are also proud that five mem- Casa de Los Angelitos (“The Casa”) is a shelter for pregnant women homes destroyed by last year’s (age 18 and over) who are either abused, neglected or have no place to go. bers of our chapter were among 10 Cedar fire. Every Sept. 11 anniver- The organization was established 19 years ago and is funded solely students selected to serve on the sary, the New York Says Thank You through donations.“The Casa” conducts its mission from a two-story first team of student ambassadors Foundation sends volunteers from house, with four bedrooms, located in Harbor City, Calif. for the school’s College of Business New York to communities around At “The Casa,”residents are provided with a safe atmosphere to prepare Administration and Economics, the country that have been struck for the birth of their baby and the first few months of the baby’s life.“The during the 2004–2005 academic with disaster, as a way to commem- Casa” also strives to provide its residents with the knowledge and skills year. The students were selected orate the love and generosity necessary for parenting and independent living.“The Casa” even sends based on grade point averages, year extended to New Yorkers following some of its residents to school to continue their education. When I visited classification and faculty recom- Sept. 11. San Diego State alumnus “The Casa”a few weeks before the event, they were very excited to know mendations. The team of Deltasigs Tim Callahan contacted chapter that a group of young college students would be coming to work on the are Matthew Akers, Adam Alvarez, president Leslie Cerney and house. Jazmin Buffington, Emily Gomez, encourage her to consider getting Pacific Coast Unites! and Raul Tellez.—Grant Taylor involved with this philanthropy. The chapters of the Pacific Coast Region agreed to support the idea and the first joint Pacific Coast Regional community service project was born. On November 13, more than 60 brothers (from Cal State Poly-Pomona, Redlands, San Diego, California-Riverside, California-San Diego, Cal State-Fullerton, Orange County Alumni Chapter and Pacific Coast Leadership Team) and pledges crowded the house of Casa de Los Angelitos, their hands full of donations. Frank Deiter (co-founder of the Casa de Los Angelitos) and Dan Wallace (The Casa’s Board Member) were impressed to know the partici- pating Deltasigs came from many different schools.“You drove all the way from San Diego and Redlands?”Dan asked in amazement.“You guys are a great group—stay that good,” Deiter told us. Over the course of the day, 10 or more dressers and bed were assem- bled, furniture was moved, and rooms and hallways were scraped, washed and painted.“Just seeing the smiles on the faces of the leaders of the orga- nization that we were helping let me know that our hard work was greatly appreciated. I am very proud of the Region, and I am especially proud of Grace, the organizer for all of the hard work and effort that was put in to not only assure that the event happened, but that it was a huge success!”, said Brother Dawson. Dual officer Benjamin Jones (Vice President-Pledge Education and Vice So, thank you to all the chapters involved for making this event a huge President-Community Service) lights candles in memory of the Deltasig success! Once again, we have represented one of the values of our Founders. GEORGIA COLLEGE & STATE brothers held a chili and corn- Fraternity, as stated in the Preamble of our Bylaws…“To further a higher bread Founders’ Day dinner for collegians and alumni. A moment of silence standard of welfare in the community… ”. ▲ was observed as four candles were lit.

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ST.THOMAS brothers share pasta and Deltasig memories at their Annual Founders’ Day dinner at Buca di Beppo in St. Paul. From left: Mike Jellinger, Kelsey Swanson, Heather Farr, Bridget McMowen, Molly Gatrell, Rachel Wittrock, Jocelyn Rauscher and District Director Amy Briggs. SYRACUSE brothers got in the Halloween spirit and painted pumpkins for students at an inner-city school in Syracuse. “The big reason I felt they would be St. Joseph’s/Zeta Pi good for this was because in my five What else would our chapter be years at San Diego State, the chap- doing on a sunny Saturday morn- ter had been recognized as the best ing, but lending a helping hand at chapter in the nation in community the Greater Philadelphia Food service,” Callahan said. Brother Bank! The bank distributes approxi- Cerney, who rounded up five mem- mately eight million pounds of food bers in addition to herself, said the to hundreds of charities across five members who helped agreed this local counties. Organizations such was the best community service as shelters, food pantries, soup they had ever done. When Delta kitchens, senior centers, youth cen- Sigma Pi members went to the ters, day care centers, and maternal home building site, they received a and infant care programs are only a quick lesson on how to put together few of the non-profit agencies of house framing and were handed whom the Greater Philadelphia hammers and a few boxes of nails. Food Bank supplies food to. As our During the first few hours, the Iota third community service event of TRUMAN STATE brothers give a high score to their brotherhood bowling night. Pi Chapter joined New York fire- the semester, we traveled by school fighters and helped clear out burnt vans to the location where we Being a part of such a recognized we played a key role in the organi- trees and construction waste. toured the facilities and then started and valuable organization was an zation of career week at Truman, co- Newlyweds Ciaran and Shannon sorting through, and inspecting the experience each member could sponsored by other campus busi- Thornton met at San Diego State food items. Next, we joined the reflect on. Since hunger is a con- ness organizations. Events included and were among the many people assembly line where, in approxi- stant problem, our chapter will a fashion show presented by Iota who lost their home in Harbison mately one hour, our group of 31 make future visits to help the Nu alumnus Jamie Geer of Famous County. Thornton said the Delta assembled over 800 boxes. These Greater Philadelphia Food Bank. We Barr, a panel of speakers, an eti- Sigma Pi members were the first boxes would be distributed to senior see how fortunate we are, but at the quette dinner, and keynote speaker students who they had seen come citizens in need of food within the same time participating at the food Brother Tim Augustine, author of and help. Philadelphia area. The boxes con- bank helped us become aware of the book “How Hard Are You —http://dailyaztec.com/Archive/Fall- tained fruit juice, tomato juice, how our aid would have a ripple Knocking?”We proudly sponsored 2004/09-21-04/city/city01.html and canned fruits and vegetables as well effect on the lives of those who are 2004 Homecoming King candidate submitted with chapter CEI submission as other non-perishable foods. needy in our area.—Amanda Carlock Brother Blake Stevens, and alumnus members Brian and Ame Krippner Truman State/Iota Nu were awarded the Young Alumni of Recruitment kicked off the ’04- the Year Award on Homecoming ’05 school year with events such as weekend. Other events include bowling and a professional speaker Camp Jo-Ota, faculty luncheons, —and Iota Nu is pleased to wel- barbecues, and football in the park. come twelve new pledges. We were Community service events include involved in a number of campus, highway cleanups and pumpkin professional, and community service carving for local nursing homes. We events. Members organized a pro- worked at Truman State’s Fall fessional tour weekend in St. Louis, Career Expo and several brothers including tours at United Van Lines Brothers from SAN JOSE STATE gather to celebrate Founders’ Day – and attended Career Prep Day in St. and Anheuser Busch. On campus, even baked a cake for the occasion! Louis.—Lauren Kistner

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Anthony Zucaro and Tyler Patton, along with other VIRGINIA TECH brothers volunteered with Habitat for Humanity.They spent the day clearing brush, trees, and tall grass from various lots throughout the community to prepare for future homes to be built on the newly cleared land.

Thanks to the following chapters who reported their participation in Make A Difference Day! Brothers from TEXAS A&M-CORPUS CHRISTI held their Make A Difference Day event at Driscoll Children’s Hospital Halloween Carnival – they helped patients decorate pumpkins. Kappa – Georgia Southern Phi – Southern California Alpha Pi – Indiana Alpha Omega – DePaul Deltasigs “Make A Difference” Beta Pi – Kent State Beta Sigma – St. Louis Akron-Canton Alumni Chapter Gamma Theta – Wayne State- We volunteered at the Haven of Rest Ministries on Make A Difference Day. Haven of Rest has become one of the Michigan largest private social agencies in Akron, reaching out to those with physical, emotional, and spiritual needs. They help Gamma Iota – New Mexico feed and house the homeless, as well as consult with and share the Gospel. When we arrived at the Ministries, we were Gamma Xi – Santa Clara given the choice of making beds or peeling onions for the soup. We chose peeling onions—as people came to lunch you Gamma Omicron – San Francisco can imagine our aroma made us not the most popular people in the lunchroom! The other volunteers were impressed Gamma Tau – Southern Mississippi Delta Iota – Florida Southern with us taking on the task and doing it with such enthusiasm. Everyone felt proud to help those that are less fortunate. Delta Rho – Ferris State Not only did we help with our community service, we also learned more about the homeless and the hungry. Many cor- Epsilon Chi – Georgia Southern porations and individuals donate; many volunteers commit their time to help these people who need their help, and we Epsilon Phi – Cal State-Sacramento were able to do a small part in making a difference in our community. The volunteer coordinator took our contact infor- Zeta Theta – Western Kentucky mation and I’m sure we’ll be helping out again.—Alan Brunton Zeta Pi – St. Joseph’s Albany/Zeta Psi Zeta Psi – Albany Our chapter volunteered at the New Day Art Institute in Albany. The New Day Art Institute is an after-school program Eta Nu – Missouri-St. Louis Eta Chi – Cal Poly-Pomona for inner city children. We helped make their annual fall festival a success by running various activities throughout the Theta Chi – San Jose State day including face painting, various board games, musical chairs and Iota Pi – San Diego State sports. The efforts of the brothers allowed the institute to stay open on Iota Sigma – Evansville a Saturday, when it usually only operates Monday through Friday Iota Phi – Cal State-Fresno (during after school hours). They were also able to provide entertain- Iota Chi – Illinois State ment and food free of cost to the kids, making for an enjoyable and Iota Psi – Texas A&M-Corpus Christi exciting experience for all involved.—Jeff Lasker Iota Omega – North Carolina Cal State-Sacramento/Epsilon Phi Kappa Mu – Pacific Kappa Xi – Louisiana at Lafayette A supply drive for the Sacramento Crisis Nursery Centers was our Kappa Pi – North Florida Make A Difference Day activity. Using the Crisis Nursery’s wish list as Kappa Sigma – IU-Purdue at Indpls a guide, we collected various items for donation including toys, food, Kappa Tau – Clemson cleaning supplies and diapers.—Renee Hood Lambda Xi – Grand Valley State Central Office of Delta Sigma Pi Lambda Omicron – Western Illinois Staff members donated food and clothing to the Oxford Family Lambda Pi – San Diego Lambda Sigma – Cal State-Fullerton Resource Center. Lambda Phi – Cal State-Long Beach Lauren Colling and Gail Rice, along with Ferris State/Delta Rho Lambda Chi – California-Riverside other INDIANA brothers held a Halloween Nu Rho – California-Davis roller-skating party for the Bloomington and This year, our chapter visited with residents at a local nursing home Nu Tau – St.Thomas Cresmont Boys and Girls Clubs. Over 60 and helped with yardwork, maintenance and other miscellaneous Xi Pi – Redlands community children attended and brothers tasks.—Akon Udoroh Omicron Rho – Cornell helped by painting faces and pumpkins.

MARCH 2005/THE DELTASIG OF DELTA SIGMA PI 21 Beyond Campus

“Beyond Campus” provides opportunities for alumni chapters to share their activities and events with brothers across the country. Does your chapter have something to share? See the contents page for details on where to send your articles and pictures.

Congratulations to the follow- ing Silver Helmet recipients, honored for 25 years of service to Delta Sigma Pi: Charles Hirsch, Jr., Johns Hopkins,retired and living in Graham, N.C. is a member of the Baltimore Alumni Chapter. David Keller, Maryland, is presi- dent of National Mortgage System in Baltimore. He is a member of the Baltimore Alumni Chapter. NEW YORK CITY Alumni James Pendergrass, Southern Chapter members Dave Hennel, Mississippi, is a credit risk analysis Lesley Ross, Michele McKirdy and Christine Johnson handed out manager with CoBank, ACB in water at the 35th Annual NYC Greenwood Village, Colo. He is a Jim Pendergrass was awarded his Silver Helmet at the SACRAMENTO Marathon in December.That Golden Council member, Trustee VALLEY ALUMNI CHAPTER’S Annual Christmas Party, December 4. evening brothers got together to Emeritus and a current member of Celebrating with him were Past Grand President Bill Tatum (far left), dine and celebrate Founders’ Day the Denver Alumni Chapter. Southern Provincial Vice President Mitch Simmons (second from left), and at Heartland Brewery Restaurant Kevin Smathers, Southern Mississippi. in Union Square. Congratulations to the follow- ing Golden Helmet recipients, Stephen Kaminitsky, Johns sional, social and service. Every the “Best Bond Picker in America.” honored for 50 years of service Hopkins, is the director of special three months we hold after-work He was also named Marquette to Delta Sigma Pi. economic evaluation with the “social hours,” group blood dona- Alumnus of the Year in Spring of Elmer Byron, Johns Hopkins, Veterans’ Association in Wash- tions, and brewery tours. 2004. Thanks to Dan’s reputation, retired and living in Catonsville, Md, ington, D.C. He is a member of the MAC member Dan Fuss, and some excellent groundwork by is a member of the Baltimore Baltimore Alumni Chapter. Marquette, is the vice chairman of the undergrads at Marquette, we Alumni Chapter. Milwaukee Loomis Sayles in Boston. Brother had almost 150 in attendance for Fuss runs several bond and fixed Dan’s talk in December. He touched Maurice Hasty, Johns Hopkins, The Milwaukee Alumni Chapter income funds, has been named on various aspects of the domestic retired and living in Glen Arm, Md, runs quarterly events that touch on Morningstar’s “Bond Fund Manager and international economies includ- is a member of the Baltimore the three main components of the of the Year,” and Kiplinger calls him ing currency markets, the threat of Alumni Chapter. Delta Sigma Pi experience—profes-

At the 2004 Tampa LEAD School,the WEST PALM BEACH ALUMNI Last October, the KANSAS CITY ALUMNI CHAPTER initiated its first CHAPTER was recognized as “Most Outstanding Chapter”and honorary member, Matt Klinger – husband of South Central Provincial Vice “Outstanding Service”on both the regional and provincial levels.This chap- President Dawn Klinger. From left: Meagan Brammelll, Baker, Angie ter has also contributed more than $1,000 to the Leadership Foundation and Schelp, Central Missouri State, KSAC President Henry McDaniel, plans to become a member of the 2007 Centennial Society by ’05 Grand Missouri-Kansas City, Gale Bradley, Central Missouri State, Matt and Chapter Congress. From left: South Atlantic Regional Vice President Claire Dawn Klinger, Kimberly Mynatt, Rockhurst, Midwestern Regional Vice English, Shepherd,Jim English, Bentley, Southern Provincial Vice President President Jeff Gallentine, Missouri-Kansas City, Amy Gallentine, Mitch Simmons, Southern Mississippi, Leadership Foundation Trustee Missouri-Kansas City, and Kevin Gore, Missouri-Kansas City. Eddie Stephens, Miami-Florida, and Austin Radus, Roger Williams.

22 MARCH 2005/THE DELTASIG OF DELTA SIGMA PI Beyond Campus

Making A LEADing Difference Day in Riverside!

by Patti La Marr, National Community Service Chair and Inland Empire Alumni Chapter member

Wow! The Riverside LEAD School was a great Members of the KANSAS CITY Alumni Chapter made and served dinner success with over 300 brothers, pledges and leadership in attendance. for 35 guests at the Ronald McDonald House.The chapter also collected pop The Western Province participated in Make A Difference Day activities tabs for their house. throughout the day. There was the “Make a Difference, Make a Drop,”a regional coin drop competition, as well as a “Poker Raffle” and a Christmas paper cut-up. Each region sponsored the “Make a Difference, Make a Drop” com- munity service by having a decorated can to represent each of the five regions. Brothers dropped pennies into their regional can, giving their region points—silver coins were dropped in for positive points and green money for negative points. The competition was fierce and, as a whole, the province raised $250! With the Pacific Coast Region garnering the most points, they chose to donate $150 to the Muscular Dystrophy Association. With the Western Region coming in second place, they chose to donate $100 to the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. The Inland Empire Alumni Chapter held a great “Poker Raffle”in con- junction with the Western Province. There were 10 prizes awarded for the 10 best hands. The best hand winner Puneeta Sharma, San Francisco State,won a registration to the Western Provincial Conference in Reno! In addition to all the great prizes, there was a drawing for a $50 cash prize. Leadership Foundation President Greg Howell won the cash drawing, promptly donating it to the Foundation, on behalf of the Nothing like some friendly Deltasig rivalry at the Nebraska vs. Southern Western Province. Mississippi football game! From left: Chris Robinett, Nebraska-Lincoln, The “Poker Raffle”was a great success, netting $544 and generating a Jim Pendergrass, Southern Mississippi,Brandon Trease, Wayne State- Nebraska, friend Chris Boone, Adam Dusatko, Nebraska-Omaha, and great deal of fun for all who participated. Half the proceeds are being Past Grand President Bill Tatum, Southern Mississippi. donated to the Inland Empire Alumni Chapter’s adopted charity, Santa Claus Inc. of Greater San Bernardino—the Western Province’s half is stagflation and the potential privati- Milwaukee and we always take care being donated to the Leadership Foundation, with the goal of the zation of Medicare. Everyone in of a brother in search of a good Western Province becoming a member of the 2007 Centennial Society. attendance, from the freshmen to meal.—Chris McArdle, Marquette With the help of alumni donations, the province raised $322 towards its the seasoned investment profes- goal. sionals, learned something from Space City Houston But wait, that’s not all. The Xi Pi Chapter (Redlands) and the Inland Brother Fuss’ talk, and we were very It’s been another good year for Empire Alumni Chapter sponsored a Christmas paper cut-up. The two appreciative of his time. the Space City Alumni Chapter. In chapters committed to assembling 1,000 wrapped candy (Christmas We also enjoyed our Christmas addition to the monthly get-togeth- cracker) stocking stuffers. dinner at the North Shore Country ers and food and toy donations for The Western Province really “Made A LEADing Difference.”Our chap- Club and gathering to watch the charity, we have again fielded a soft- ters were able to attend a great LEAD School and “Make A Difference”to January Green Bay Packers vs. ball team, competing against other several great causes! ▲ Chicago Bears game. Houston teams and finishing the If you are in the Milwaukee area, season at 5–4. Taking advantage of know someone that is moving here, the popularity of Texas Hold’em, the or are in town on business, please alumni chapter held a poker tourna- eral schools represented by our offi- ter initiatives. So if your travels take let one of us know. Our web site is ment in October, which was a cers alone, and many more by those you down to Houston, look us up www.milwaukeedsp.org, and we try to fundraiser for our scholarship fund. who are active members. Around 20 (www.spacecityalumni.org). We’re a keep it current with our upcoming It was a successful evening, and brothers attended the LEAD School lot of fun, and good people (but events, recounts of past events and there is talk of having more of them. in New Orleans and brought back what else do you expect from other items of interest. The spirit of The great thing about this alumni some great ideas we’d like to incor- Deltasigs!).—Laura Goldman, Baylor “gemutlichheit” is alive and well in chapter is its diversity. We have sev- porate into next year’s alumni chap-

MARCH 2005/THE DELTASIG OF DELTA SIGMA PI 23 Leadership Profiles

Leadership Profiles honors non-elected, volunteer brothers who exemplify leadership and service to Delta Sigma Pi.

Gina Wing Marcial Hoyos Valerie Martinez Brad Blanton

Gina Wing, Northern Colorado,is Buffalo. My experience there was Brad Blanton, South Florida, cur- currently the district director for the overwhelming. I was told how rently serves as district director for Alpha Nu Beta Colony at Denver. She immense Congress was, but never Florida Southern. He is also the web- also served as a district director for firmly grasped the concept until I master for the Tampa Bay Alumni Colorado State and as president and experienced it for myself.” Chapter. He previously served South vice president-professional activities, ▲ One thing people would be sur- Florida as pledge class president, chap- faculty liaison and social chair at prised to find out: “I’m a shy person.” ter president, and was involved in infor- Northern Colorado. Brother Conca, and ▲ He describes Delta Sigma Pi in one mation services, professional develop- husband Steve, live in Littleton, Colo., word: Growth (as in personal ment, fundraising, chapter relations and where she is in the investor relations faculty relations. Brother Blanton lives in growth) department with Lehman Brothers. Tampa where he is a sales manager with the Scotts Company. FUN FACTS: Valerie Martinez, Cal State- ▲ Her favorite Deltasig event to attend Fullerton, currently serves as the district FUN FACTS: is Grand Chapter Congress.“It is the director for Cal Poly-Pomona. She pre- ▲ “My passion is snowboarding, and I only event where you can meet and viously served as her chapter’s vice live in Florida...go figure! I make hang out with 1000 of your closest president-chapter operations and vice trips as often as possible to North brothers, take part in great seminars, president-pledge education. Brother Carolina, Oregon, Idaho, and and have all this fun in great loca- Martinez resides in La Habra, Calif., Canada to ride with friends (mostly tions like Palm Springs and where she is a purchasing assistant with Deltasigs).” Nature’s Best. Orlando!” ▲ His favorite Deltasig event to attend ▲ Her favorite Deltasig memory: “The FUN FACTS: —Provincial Conferences.“These craziest was driving for 26 hours ▲ Her favorite Deltasig event to attend events are a great opportunity to see from Denver to Houston for is a community service event.“You Deltasigs from other chapters and Congress with 25 other brothers, get the chance to mingle with fellow the Central Office, as well as catch most of whom I didn’t know.” brothers, while having an opportuni- up with old friends from past events. ▲ She describes Delta Sigma Pi in one ty to give back to the community.” They also provide a unique opportu- word: Invaluable ▲ One thing people would be sur- nity for chapter attendees to help prised to find out: “Every Congress I shape the future of the organization Marcial Hoyos, Pacific,is currently attend, somehow I get hurt. In through voting on important frater- taking on the district director role for Buffalo, while at Niagara Falls, I nity issues.” Cal State-Fresno and San Jose State. He tripped down some stairs and ▲ One thing people would be previously served as his chapter’s vice sprained my ankle. In Palm Springs, surprised to find out: “I volunteer president-finance. Brother Hoyos lives at the banquet, one of my friends as an animal trainer a few days a in Rocklin, Calif., where he is a client tried to give me a hug. He leaned too week at the Florida Aquarium support representative with EBS On far and caused me to fall backwards. (www.flaquarium.org) in Tampa. My Line. My head hit the ground so hard I got favorite animals to care for are our FUN FACTS: the wind knocked out of me.” four river otters and birds of prey.”▲ ▲ His favorite Deltasig memory: “My ▲ She describes Delta Sigma Pi in one first Grand Chapter Congress—in word: Motivating

24 MARCH 2005/THE DELTASIG OF DELTA SIGMA PI Leadership Foundation

2007 Centennial Society...Off to a Great Start!

As we approach our brotherhood’s 100–year anniversary, I am filled with anticipation for the celebra- tion in New Orleans for Grand Chapter Congress 2007! Without a doubt, it will be an event to remember. It will be a time to celebrate the success of “100 Years of Congratulations Brotherhood.” To commemo- 2007 Centennial rate Delta Sigma Pi’s Society Members! Centennial, the 2007 Centen- (as of 1/05) nial Society was created by the Fraternity’s Board of At the New Orleans LEAD School, Leadership Foundation President Thomas E. Arnold Greg Howell (right) stops to talk with attendees, explain the benefits of the Atlanta Alumni Chapter Directors and Leadership Foundation and welcome them to a day of learning and fun in “The Big Kelly J. Baluta Foundation Board of Trustees. Easy!” The 2007 Centennial Joelle Berlat Society membership has got- stricted gifts) between now the goal is reached. Our aim Stephen L. A. Black ten off to a great start. As of and June 30, 2008, the con- is to honor those leaders Andrea J. N. Boyd early January, the Society clusion of our Centennial who precede us by making Sean T. Boyd welcomes 32 members (see celebration. Membership is the Fraternity better for Russell Brown sidebar for complete listing, not limited to individuals. those that follow. Deltasig (Beta) House Corporation as of 1/05).You will also note Any collegiate or alumni Again, on behalf of the Richard D. Foster the list already includes four chapter, province or region, Delta Sigma Pi Leadership Clifford S. Graves Deltasig couples, who have can qualify for membership Foundation and the many Shanda R. Gray each become members. On as well. Also as a reminder, brothers who benefit from John V. Henik behalf of both the Trustees of unrestricted matching gifts your generosity, THANK Gregary W. Howell the Leadership Foundation from someone’s employer YOU! Laura L. Howell and the Fraternity’s Board of count towards an individual’s Fraternally, Randy L. Hultz Directors, I thank those mak- membership in the Society. Ruben C. Johnston ing this commitment. The Special recognition of Gregory Koch funds raised through mem- Society members will occur Katie I. Koch bership in the 2007 at all national and provincial Gregary W. Howell Norman Kromberg Centennial Society will be Fraternity events, including Leadership Foundation Russell G. Mawby used to support and secure the 2005 Grand Chapter Chairman and President Corey D. Polton future educational, leader- Congress in Orlando and the John William Powell ship and scholarship oppor- 2007 Centennial Grand John D. Richardson tunities for our brotherhood. Chapter Congress in New Omissions to Leadership Foundation Honor Roll Claire Sammon Roberts With the Fraternity’s Orleans. Additional recogni- of Donors Mark A. Roberts Centennial in 2007 fast tion will be provided through (published in November ’04 issue): William C. Schilling approaching, now is the per- inclusion in a list published Sandra L. Shoemaker fect time to renew your per- in The DELTASIG.A final list 1907 SOCIETY Velvet A. Simmons sonal support of the of all Society members will $1,000-$2,499 in contributions Richard A. Steinkrauss Leadership Foundation— be on permanent display at during 2003–2004 Ruth S. “Stonie” Sutton and to join our new donor the Central Office. West Palm Beach Alumni Chapter Sanjay O. Trivedi recognition group—the 2007 It is our goal that 1,000 FOUNDATION MEMBERS Philip H. Turnquist Centennial Society. You can individuals qualify for the $100-$499 in contributions become a member of this 2007 Centennial Society. This during 2003–2004 Want to see your name on select group of Foundation goal is aggressive, but imag- Donald Davies, Rider this list? Join the 2007 supporters by giving a total ine the programs and schol- Daniel L. Davies, Tulsa Centennial Society today! of $2,007 or more (in unre- arships we could support if

MARCH 2005/THE DELTASIG OF DELTA SIGMA PI 25 CHAPTER AND INDIVIDUAL AWARD WINNERS

Congratulations to the 2004 Delta Sigma Pi Chapter and Individual Award Winners!

(Fraternity awards highlight yearly achievements and efforts of brothers and chapters at the regional, provincial and national levels.)

Chapter Advisor of the Year Dr. Marilyn Okleshen is presented her award by Grand President Kathy Jahnke and North Central Provincial Vice President Pete Bjelan.

INDIVIDUAL RECOGNITION (Chapter shown is chapter the recipient serves as a volunteer.) Chapter Advisor of the Year Dr. Marilyn Okleshen, Minnesota State The brothers of CAL STATE-SACRAMENTO celebrate their National Outstanding Service for a Provincial Winners Collegiate Chapter win with Grand President Kathy Jahnke (far left), Western Regional Vice President North Central – Dr. Marilyn Okleshen, Amanda Smith (second from left) and Western Provincial Vice President Chuck Brown (center). Minnesota State Northeastern – Dr. Raymond Jones, Pittsburgh Great Lakes – Karl Brooks, DePaul District Director of the Year Southern – Timothy Dills, East Tennessee State Mid-South – Timothy Dills, East Tennessee State Wayne Lauer, West Virginia Western – Joni Norby, Cal State-Fullerton Niagara – Dr. Charles Chang, Cornell Provincial Winners North Central – Dr. Marilyn Okleshen, Regional Winners North Central – Angela Burton, Valparaiso Minnesota State Allegheny – Dr. Raymond Jones, Pittsburgh Northeastern – Wayne Lauer, West Virginia Pacific Coast – Joni Norby, Cal State-Fullerton Desert Mountain – William Archer, Northern Arizona South Central – Erin Winfrey, Truman State Southern – Stephen Stamboulieh, Southern Mississippi Western – Ellen Erenea, California-San Diego Regional Winners Allegheny – Wayne Lauer, West Virginia Atlantic Coast – O’Quillian Mercer, Georgia Southern Central Gulf – Stephen Stamboulieh, Southern Mississippi Central – Krista Dych, Indiana State Desert Mountain – Justin Cranmer, Arizona Gateway – Erin Winfrey, Truman State The national award for Most Improved Collegiate Chapter went to the brothers of WEST VIRGINIA. Great Lakes – Angela Burton, Valparaiso Northeastern Provincial Vice President Mark Chiacchiari (fourth from right), Grand President Kathy Jahnke (third from right), District Director Wayne Lauer (fifth from right) and Allegheny Regional Vice Great Plains – Jodi Lee Anderson, Nebraska-Lincoln President Barbara Balcita (second from right) celebrate the achievement with collegiate members. Gulf Western – Carlos Ellis, St. Edward’s

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Congratulations to the KANSAS CITY Alumni Chapter, which won Outstanding Service for an Alumni Chapter. From left: South Central TWIN CITIES Alumni Chapter walked away with the national award for Provincial Vice President Dawn Klinger, Sarah Matthes, Baker, Alumni Outstanding Collegiate Relations for an Alumni Chapter. From left: Grand Chapter President Henry McDaniel, Missouri-Kansas City,Grand President Kathy Jahnke, Minnesota State District Director Nicole Gontarek, President Kathy Jahnke, Missouri-Kansas City District Director Amy Winona State, Alumni Chapter President Stacey Obeidzinski, St. Cloud Gallentine and Midwestern Regional Vice President Jeff Gallentine. State, and North Central Provincial Vice President Pete Bjelan.

Mid-Atlantic – Donna Zachman, Wingate and Radford Mid-South – Shannon Marie Langston Berry, East Tennessee State Mideastern – Holly Fusco McCall, George Mason Midwestern – Henry Keith McDaniel, Rockhurst New England – Deborah Lang, Bentley Niagara – Sarah Ross, Syracuse North Central – Stacy Obeidzinski, Winona State Pacific Coast – Ellen Erenea, California-San Diego Rocky Mountain – Gina Wing, Denver (colony) South Atlantic – Bradley Blanton, Florida Southern South Pacific – Annjeanette Castro, Loyola Marymount ST.THOMAS brothers were all smiles celebrating their win for National Outstanding Professional Southeastern – Donovan Carr, Clemson Activities for a Collegiate Chapter. Grand President Kathy Jahnke (center) and North Central Provincial Western – Todd Mirell, Cal State-Sacramento Vice President Pete Bjelan (third from right) offer their congratulations.

COLLEGIATE Most Improved Collegiate North Central – Valparaiso CHAPTER AWARDS Chapter Southern – Virginia Tech R. Nelson Mitchell Outstanding West Virginia South Central – Washington-St. Louis Collegiate Chapter Award Provincial Winners Western – Cal State-Sacramento Pittsburgh Northeastern – West Virginia Regional Winners Provincial Winners North Central – None Atlantic Coast – Central Florida Northeastern – Pittsburgh Southern – Miami-Florida Central Gulf – West Florida North Central – St.Thomas South Central – None Desert Mountain – New Mexico State Southern – Central Florida Western – Texas-El Paso East Central – Ohio South Central – Southwest Missouri State Regional Winners Gateway – Washington-St. Louis Western – Cal State-Fullerton Allegheny – West Virginia Great Lakes – Valparaiso Regional Winners Desert Mountain – Texas-El Paso Great Plains – Wayne State-Nebraska Allegheny – Pittsburgh Mid-Atlantic – Lynchburg Mid-Atlantic – Virginia Tech Atlantic Coast – Central Florida South Atlantic – Miami-Florida Niagara – Syracuse Desert Mountain – New Mexico State South Pacific – Southern California North Central – St.Thomas Gateway – Southwest Missouri State Pacific Coast – Redlands Great Lakes – Valparaiso Outstanding Service for a Rocky Mountain – Colorado-Colorado Springs Niagara – Penn State-Behrend Collegiate Chapter Southeastern – Georgia State North Central – St.Thomas Cal State-Sacramento Western – Cal State-Sacramento Pacific Coast – Cal State-Fullerton Provincial Winners (continued on page 28) Western – California-Davis Northeastern – Ohio

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Outstanding Professional Congratulations to CAL STATE- Activities for a Collegiate FULLERTON on their national Chapter wins for Outstanding Alumni St.Thomas Relations for a Collegiate Chapter and Outstanding Provincial Winners Scholastic Development for a Northeastern – Pittsburgh Collegiate Chapter, as well as North Central – St.Thomas the nine regional and provincial Southern – Central Florida awards they’re displaying here. South Central – Oklahoma On hand to celebrate were Western – Redlands Grand President Kathy Jahnke (center), Pacific Coast Regional Regional Winners Vice President Paul Dawson Allegheny – Pittsburgh (fourth from left) and Western Atlantic Coast – Central Florida Provincial Vice President Chuck Central – Indiana Brown (right of center). Central Gulf – West Florida East Central – Ohio Regional Winners Great Lakes – Valparaiso Gateway – St. Louis Great Plains – Wayne State-Nebraska North Central – Twin Cities Mid-Atlantic – Virginia Tech Pacific Coast – Inland Empire Niagara – Syracuse South Atlantic – West Palm Beach North Central – St.Thomas Outstanding Service for an Pacific Coast – Redlands Alumni Chapter Southwestern – Oklahoma Kansas City Western – California-Davis Provincial Winners Outstanding Financial Northeastern – None Operations for a Collegiate North Central – None Chapter Southern – West Palm Beach Pittsburgh South Central – Kansas City Provincial Winners District Director of the Year Wayne Lauer Western – None Northeastern – Pittsburgh (center) receives congratulations from Grand Regional Winners North Central – Wayne State-Nebraska President Kathy Jahnke (left), Northeastern Midwestern – Kansas City Southern – None Provincial Vice President Mark Chiacchiari, and South Atlantic – West Palm Beach South Central – None Allegheny Regional Vice President Barbara Western – Cal State-Fullerton Balcita. Outstanding Professional Activities for an Alumni Chapter Regional Winners Provincial Winners St. Louis Allegheny – Pittsburgh Northeastern – Ohio Great Lakes – Northern Illinois Provincial Winners North Central – Valparaiso Great Plains – Wayne State-Nebraska Northeastern – Pittsburgh Southern – Georgia State Niagara – Syracuse North Central – None South Central – None Pacific Coast – Cal State-Fullerton Southern – None Western – Cal State-Fullerton South Central – St. Louis Outstanding Alumni Relations Western – None for a Collegiate Chapter Regional Winners Cal State-Fullerton East Central – Ohio Regional Winners Great Lakes – Valparaiso Allegheny – Pittsburgh Provincial Winners Niagara – Syracuse Gateway – St. Louis Northeastern – Binghamton North Central – Minnesota State North Central – St.Thomas Outstanding Collegiate Relations Pacific Coast – Cal State-Fullerton for an Alumni Chapter Southern – None Southeastern – Georgia State South Central – None Twin Cities Western – Cal State-Fullerton ALUMNI CHAPTER Provincial Winners Regional Winners AWARDS Northeastern – Pittsburgh Great Plains – Nebraska-Lincoln Outstanding Alumni Chapter North Central – Twin Cities Southern – None Niagara – Binghamton St. Louis North Central – St.Thomas South Central – St. Louis Provincial Winners Pacific Coast – Cal State-Fullerton Western – None Northeastern – None Regional Winners Outstanding Scholastic North Central – Twin Cities Allegheny – Pittsburgh Development for a Collegiate Southern – West Palm Beach Gateway – St. Louis Chapter South Central – St. Louis North Central – Twin Cities Cal State-Fullerton Western – Inland Empire

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Brian Brumbaugh, Akron, is a controller with Hamilton Beach/ Proctor-Silex, Inc. in Glen Allen,Va. Business Basics Serve Deltasig Author Lori Enochian, Akron, is owner The never-ending rivalry of East Coast versus West Coast life, and which of The Rubber Bowl, craft store, in is better, was addressed by author Marna Bunger, Longwood, in her Los Beavercreek, Ohio. Angeles Times article entitled, “SWF Seeks Tall SM—Oversensitive, Sun- Mark Stroh, Akron, is a compen- Addled L.A. Types Need Not Reply.” sation/benefits accounting manager In this article, Brother Bunger, a professional writer, details a personal ad with the Westfield Group in she had written in Los Angeles stating her preference for taller men. This Westield Center, Ohio. made a lot of men angry and presented Bunger with great comical material William Webber, Akron, is an for her article. She says if she had written the article for the New York Times, her responses would have Investment Operations Association been positive. She tested her theory, and in fact, her predictions came true! As quoted in her article, Specialist in Brooklyn, Ohio. Bunger speaks about placing an ad in the New York Times. “Within minutes, I got responses, positive Esther Marin, Albany, is an responses. It reinforced my belief that what happened on the L.A. site was just a symptom of the L.A. envi- assistant buyer with Lord & Taylor ronment. My New York would-be paramours told me I was funny and refreshing. They got me. Sun- in New York, N.Y. soaked and self-absorbed, the Angelenos were caught up in the pursuit of nonexistent perfection. The Carolyn Larson, Angelo State, is New Yorkers were more based in reality.” an insurance agent with Aflac in The former business major turned English major has spent her time freelancing for various publications. San Antonio. Her decision to switch from business did not discourage her from participating in Deltasig activities. In Carl Miller, Angelo State, is the fact, Brother Bunger found her own niche within the Fraternity to incorporate her major. “I am a creative assistant vice president-foreclosure analytical, so I have an understanding and respect for business and business processes. I remained very administration with Countrywide active in the Longwood chapter and functioned in a communications role—helping with recruiting, social Home Loans in Plano,Texas. activities, public relations and marketing. I also participated with initiations and mentoring.“ Marna has many fond memories of her collegiate Everett New, Angelo State, is an associate attorney with Carrington, years with Deltasig, most of which centered around fundraising events. Coleman, Sloman & Blumenthal in Brother Bunger thoroughly believes she made the right decision to switch her major because she Dallas. believes her writing skills, combined with an understanding of business, are a great tool. “Writing has Ryan Buzzard, Arizona, is vice been a function of my 20–year marketing/communications career. On the professional side, I’ve written president-meetings division for everything from technical specifications for a web site, to print ad copy. Communications skills are pretty Resorts & Great Hotels/World industry agnostic.” She has even worked for a corporate “Fortune 25” company as their director of mar- Publications LLP., in Santa Barbara, keting and communications, and states, “business has come back to haunt me!” Calif. Marna specializes in creative nonfiction and enjoys finding the humor in life and writing about it. Her Steven Whalen, Ball State, is focus right now is on relationships because she believes everyone can relate to dating. She gets ideas for director of new business develop- her writing from her life experiences that possess “a general audience appeal.” She believes her market- ment with MasterBrand Cabinets, ing and business training serve as an asset in her writing career. “If my idea isn’t saleable, or doesn’t Inc. in Jasper, Ind. have real-world applicability, I kill it.” Lacey Ballard, Bellarmine, is an Brother Bunger is attempting to write a true crime novel about her New York experience as a witness auditor with KPMG in Louisville. for an internal affairs hearing against a dirty cop, which she hopes to adapt for screen as well. She is also writing a joint novel with a friend in New York about post-September 11 life changes on the West Elizabeth Ward, Bentley, is head Coast versus the East Coast. This isn’t the first time Bunger will have written about the September 11 of the accounting and risk depart- tragedy—she previously wrote a piece detailing her walk home from Wall Street on the infamous morn- ment with Southfield Corporation ing—the piece circulated around the world and was posted on many sites as an authentic first person in Southfield, Mass. account. ▲ Karen Nemelka, Bowling Green State, is a business analyst with ADP Benefits Services in West Valley City, Utah. Eric Corpuz, California-Berkeley, Christina Macias, Cal State- Rochelle Siegrist, Cal State-Long Adam Bellinger, Buffalo, is an is director of real estate with The TJX Fresno, is a human resources special- Beach, is a membership coordinator associate with PriceWaterhouse- Companies, Inc. in San Diego. ist with Wells Fargo in Fresno, Calif. with the American Film Institute in Coopers in Florham Park, N.J. Sirichok “Cho” Chomjinda, Melissa Seing, Cal State-Fresno, Los Angeles. Robert Myers, Buffalo, is a net- California-Davis, is a loan processor is a software developer with Carina Terry Taylor, Cal State-Fresno, is work engineer with Thomson with Wells Fargo in Carlsbad, Calif. Corporation in Las Vegas. a distribution and shipping manager Financial in New York. Robert Fucjek, California- Bethany Loya, Cal State-Long with Montana Legend Brand Meats Jordan Bornstein, California- Riverside, is a human resources Beach, is a sales representative with in Red Lodge, Mont. Berkeley, is an assistant buyer with director with Charter Communi- Lufthansa German Airlines in Albert Gambetti, Cal State- Macy’s East in New York. cations in West Sacramento, Calif. Chicago. Sacramento, is president/CEO of

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Affinity Group Administrators in Folsom, Calif. Michelle Proch, Central Florida, Football, Wrestling and Children’s Literature—Oh, My! is a policies/procedures analyst Gail Greenberg has led quite a diverse life that has included working associate wtih Lockhead Martin in with football legends and writing a children’s book. Brother Greenberg, Orlando. Oklahoma, was the first female student manager of the football and Kyle Christiansen, Central wrestling teams at her high school. Her interest in sports team management Missouri State, is a specialist with continued to college, where she managed the football and wrestling teams The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art in Kansas City, Mo. at Nebraska-Lincoln and Oklahoma under the supervision of football leg- Harnish Patel, Christian ends Tom Osborne and Barry Switzer. Brothers, is a sales consultant with Gail’s love of sports sparked her interest in student sports management. Scavo Insurance Agency in Chicago. Being from Nebraska, she followed all the area pro and college teams and Michael Leow, Cincinnati, is the has memories of listening to Nebraska football games on a Walkman while center manager at the Fedex Kinko’s at the movie theatre with her girlfriends! Her love of sports gave her the in Clifton, N.J. courage to persuade football and wrestling coaches at her high school and college to allow her to Marc Robbins, Cincinnati, is a be the student manager. Greenberg says, “No one wanted to hire a woman. I had to do a hard manager of applications with sell on Coach Osborne, he thought I would distract the players.” Her persuasion ended in victory Spacecraft Components Corp- oration in Sunrise, Fla. and she became a student manager at Nebraska-Lincoln, where she attended graduate school. Kimberly Vassar, Clemson, is a Brother Greenberg loved working with the football and wrestling teams, where she remembers benefit consultant with Mamsi feeling “at home” on the field. She believes she would have been an excellent coach, but she says, Healthcare in Sterling,Va. “I worried over every game! In fact, I chugged the popular pink cocktail (Pepto-Bismol) before each Bonnie Steele, Colorado- practice because I was afraid someone would get injured.” Colorado Springs, is a risk consultant In college, Gail was very active with Delta with Protiviti, an independent risk Sigma Pi. As an alum, she has been vice-president consulting firm, in Portland, Ore. of the Space City Houston Alumni Chapter and Jeffrey Armitage, Connecticut, is loved the camaraderie and friends she made. a senior risk manager with Fannie Mae in Dallas. After graduation, Brother Greenberg adopted David Samuels, Connecticut, is daughter Haley from China and became inspired vice president-finance and corpo- to write a children’s book. She was not new to this rate controller with GTSI, Inc., an IT process, as she won her first children’s book con- services company in Chantilly, Va. test in the fifth grade. Brother Samuels is the recipient of Gail is competing again with her book entitled the 2004 Greater Washington No Pig’s Brain Soup Please! She was one of four- Technology CFO Award for com- teen finalists in a national children’s book contest, taking home second place in the ABC Book munity service. Competition. She says many Deltasigs voted for her book and showed support. “I really appreciat- Danielle Tata, Connecticut, is a sales manager with Miller Brewing ed all of your votes and support. I couldn’t have gone this far in the contest without your help!” Gail Company in Westborough, Mass. took her experience of adopting a child as a guide to writing her book. The book is a humorous Ryan Doherty, Dayton, is a sales tale about a little girl who must choose between her new Jewish culture or her Chinese heritage. representative with Midmark Greenberg says, “It is about self-acceptance and is for any culture.” Corporation in Guilderland, N.Y. Her work has appeared in such publications as Jack and Jill, Wee Ones Magazine, The Monica Schneider, Dayton, is an Houston Chronicle, and The Houston Business Journal. She has won numerous writing awards in accounting manager with The the areas of nonfiction, juvenile, poetry, plays and screenplays. ▲ Citizens National Bank of Southwestern Ohio in Huber Heights, Ohio. Miller Baird, Denver, is a chief financial officer with RevPac Hotel in Rogersville,Tenn. Meketa Investment Group in San DoIT Administration in Fairfax,Va. Management in Denver. Jamie Kernc, Eastern Illinois, is a Marcos, Calif. Hersh Patel, George Mason, is a Kaili Gustafson, DePaul, is a human resources assistant with Ramona January, Ferris State, is software engineer with Capitol procurement analyst with Arizona Kirkland and Ellis LLP in Chicago. a stock plan administrator with The Advantage in Fairfax,Va. American Water in Phoenix. Mary Alison Phelps, Eastern Bank of New York in Troy, Mich. Ryder Riess, Georgetown, is an Rodney Tigges, Drake, is a Illinois,is a librarian with Kansas Shellie Smith, Ferris State, is the analyst with HSBC Investment senior executive recruiter with Community Memorial Library in owner of Tiger Lilly Creations in Bank, Ltd. in London, England. Ajilon Finance in San Diego. Kansas, Ill. Detroit. Debra Gisonna, Georgia State, is Amy Allison, Duquesne, is a Sarah Brown, Evansville, is a real Jennifer Druffel, Florida, is a a service banker with Wachovia marketing assistant with Giant estate appraiser with David financial representative with Bank in Charlotte. Eagle, Inc. in Pittsburgh. Matthews Associates in Evansville, Northwestern Mutual Financial Melissa Stevens, Georgia State, Angela Johnson, East Tenessee Ind. Network in Tampa. is an operations analyst with Delta State, is a custom service coordinator Leandro Festino, Evansville, is Shakoya Hicks, George Mason, is Technology in Forest Park, Ga. with Assured Castings Corporation an investment analyst with the an administrative assistant with Roger Schirmbeck, Houston, has

30 MARCH 2005/THE DELTASIG OF DELTA SIGMA PI Press Releases opened an additional law office in Houston. His practice includes tax saving strategies for individuals and Vik Murty and the Refrigerator of the Future! small businesses through estate and Bentley graduate Vik Murty’s job as a product marketing business planning, wills, probate, manager with Samsung definitely has its perks—like getting and incorporations. He also has an to make an appearance on CNN to unveil the refrigerator of office in Baytown,Texas. the future. Back in September, Vik (right in photo) demonstrat- Dave Barta, Indiana-Purdue at Ft. ed this amazing appliance to Andy Serwer of CNN. Wayne, is chief financial officer with This new refrigerator is part ice box, part TV and part Regal-Beloit Corporation in Beloit, Wisc. PC. A home pad controls everything from temperature and Daniel Hatmaker, Indiana State, the type of ice you want to an internal timer. A Wi-Fi panel is a grocery store manager with the also pops out so you can watch TV or surf the web any- Kroger Co. in Huntington Beach, where around the house. You are able to write on this panel, just like you would a PDA—it comes Calif. complete with a keyboard. This doesn’t all come without a catch. The price tag for this refrigerator Todd Smith, Indiana State, is an is $5,000! information services manager with Since Brother Murty joined Samsung in 2003, he has been very involved with the company Oracal USA in Jacksonville, Fla and taken part in the launching of many new home appliances. Vik has also shown dedication to Jeremy Dubin, Iowa, is a staff Deltasig. He most recently served as district director at Bentley. He’s also been a district director at accountant with Reicin, Pollack & Co., Ltd., in Buffalo Grove, Ill. North Carolina-Chapel Hill. Before that Brother Murty served as the South Central Regional ▲ Daniel Mack, Iowa, is a 401k Director and chancellor at Bentley. specialist with T. Rowe Price in Tampa. Shawn Heyderhoff, Iowa State, officer with American Research is a branch manager with U.S. Bank Institute, Inc. in Raleigh. in Cincinnati. Krippner Brothers Shine! Robert Campbell, Loyola Dallas Doonan, Kansas, is a Marymount, is a senior investigator The Deltasig husband and banker with M & I Bank in with the County of Los Angeles in wife team of Brian and Ame Chandler, Ariz. Alhambra, Calif. Krippner, Truman State, received Jennifer Fika, Kent State, is a Karin Morris, Marquette, is a the distinguished Young Alumni corporate tax manager with director-new market development Olympic Steel in Bedford Heights, Award from alma mater Truman with the Texas Rangers Baseball State. Brian graduated from Ohio. Club in Arlington,Texas. Truman in 1989 with a bachelor Jason Labay, Kent State, is a Steven Solomon, Memphis, is a database analyst with NASA Glenn real estate broker with Sowell & of science in business administra- Research Center in Brookpark, Company Realtors in Memphis. tion-finance and earned a master Ohio. Robert Yoakum, Memphis, is an of arts in 1993 from Webster. He is currently vice president Kristy Freeman, Louisiana at accountant with Williford High & and manager of UMB Bank's Corporate Trust Department in Lafayette, won the 2004 John Bragg Company, CPAs, in Fayetteville, St. Louis. He also serves as the current chair for the Division of Award for Excellence in Legislative N.C. Business and Accountancy Board of Advisors. Ame graduated Service in Louisiana. Regine Merisier, Miami-Florida, from Truman in 1990 with a bachelor of science in business Kim Cousins, Louisiana State, is is a marketing manager with administration-finance. She is a business analyst with president of The Printed Page MailCreations in Miami. Enterprise Rent-A-Car and volunteers for Citizens for Missouri's Design Group and publisher of Laura Evans, Miami-Ohio, is a Unleashed Magazines, Inc. in tax accountant with National City Children. Gotha, Fla. Corporation in Cleveland, Ohio. The Krippners were equally involved in many student activi- Scotty Desselle, Louisiana State, Stephen Prostor, Miami-Ohio, is ties while attending college, especially in Deltasig. Brian was is a marketing representative with a group vice president with his chapter's Vice President-Pledge Education and went on to Hughes Christensen in New Citibank, N.A. in New York. serve as district director at Truman State, Washburn and the Orleans. Kerry-Ann Green, Michigan Kansas City Alumni Chapter. In 1998, Brian received the Jacob Kansas, Louisiana State, is State, is an assistant store manager National District Director of the Year award. Brian currently an attorney with Kansas & Kansas, with Sears Roebuck & Company in serves as chair of the National Professional Development LLC in Gretna, La. Colorado Springs, Colo. Melody Robinson, Louisiana Lisette Trudell, Michigan State, Committee. Ame served as district director for the Missouri- State, is a financial advisor with is an event manager with White Kansas City chapter and went on to serve as treasurer for the Morgan Stanley Dean Witter, Inc. in Lodging Services in Indianapolis. Kansas City Alumni Chapter. Baton Rouge, La. Dale Fairbanks, Minnesota, is a Both Brian and Ame feel their Deltasig experience was Sabrina McClain, Louisiana materials manager with Barko beneficial for their career and have gained much from the Tech, is a secretary with University of Hydraulics in Superior, Wisc. Fraternity. The Fraternity taught them how to be "fun in your Louisiana at Monroe in Monroe, La. Kevin Kliethermes, Missouri- seriousness, and how to be serious about your fun." ▲ Richard Adamson, Loyola Columbia, is a regional sales director Marymount, is the chief operating with AT&T in Chesterfield, Mo.

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Columbus, Ohio. He currently David Derewitz, Penn State- serves Delta Sigma Pi as Executive State College, is a consultant with Brother Aguirre Receives PFA’s Career Director of the Central Office. Deloitte Consulting, LLP. in Achievement Award Robert Eddings, Nevada-Las Pittsburgh. Last October, Eduardo Aguirre, Vegas, is a real estate appraiser/ James Sherratt, Penn State-State owner with Exact Appraisals in College, is an AVP-nonqualified Louisiana State, director of the U.S. Colorado Springs, Colo. retirement plans with Merrill Lynch Citizenship and Immigration Anna Clark, New Mexico, is a in Pennington, N.J. Services (USCIS), received the salesperson with Caldwell Banker in Karin Fitzgerald, Rider, is an Professional Fraternity Association’s Rio Rancho, N.M. account executive with Trader 2004 Career Achievement Damon Lichtenberger, New Publishing in Alexandria,Va. Award—recognizing his career Mexico State, is a financial advisor Kellyloren Metzger, Rider, is a record and fraternal involvement. with North Star Resource Group in project coordinator with TPG He is an under-secretary with Albuquerque, N.M. TeleManagement in Yardley, Pa. the Department of Homeland Rosario Magallanes, New Holly Fusco McCall, Roger Security. His job is to uphold the Mexico State, is a financial analyst- Williams, is a senior product man- treasury management with Sierra integrity of immigration services and to lead his 15,000 ager with Capital One Financial in Southwest Cooperative Services, employees in fundamentally transforming the nation’s immi- McLean,Va. Inc. in Benson, Ariz. Ted Zack, San Diego State, is the gration services into a more secure, efficient, and effective Paul Arrigo, New Orleans, is operation. owner of Club Business Concepts in president/CEO with Baton Rouge San Diego. Brother Aguirre came to this country, 43 years ago, as a Area Convention & Visitors Bureau Kendra Cannoy, San Francisco, is 15-year-old Cuban refugee with no family, money or work- in Baton Rouge, La. a personal trainer with Embody ing knowledge of the English language. Through a student Cheryl Jessie, Nicholls State, is a Fitness in Santa Ana, Calif. database administrator with loan he was able to attend Louisiana State, where he Andrea Tsai, San Francisco State, Marcon/STMicroelectronics in became a member of Delta Sigma Pi. With the encourage- is a human resources generalist with Carrollton,Texas. ment of family, friends and mentors, Aguirre overcame his ASI Computer Technologies Inc. in Teresa Turner, North Florida, is struggle with the English language and earned a degree in Fremont, Calif. an account executive with business administration. Jeannine Torres, Santa Clara, is PSS–Physician Sales & Service in After graduation, Aguirre became a successful banking a marketing and communications Seattle. coordinator with South Coast executive. Thirty-two years later, he retired from Bank of Bryan Becan, North Texas, is a Repertory in Costa Mesa, Calif. America as president of their International Private Bank. programmer analyst with Lockheed Crystal Staton Pace, South Along the way, he became chairman of the board of the Martin Aeronautics in Fort Worth, University of Houston System. In 2001, Aguirre moved to Texas. Carolina, is a senior transaction manager with Fannie Mae in Washington to join President Bush’s Administration, first by Marsha Stout, North Texas, is a Washington, D.C. running the Export-Import Bank—he is credited for turning it network administrator with Shaunda Prince, South Carolina, into a more market-focused and customer friendly operation, Mnemonics Inc. in Melbourne, Fla. Jennifer Brinkerhoff, Northern is an auditor with the South while enhancing it’s risk management structure. After running Carolina Department of Revenue in the Ex-Im Bank, he was asked by the President to fix the Arizona, is an assistant superinten- dent with Pulte Homes in Las Columbia, S.C. immigration services system. Vegas. James Lee, South Florida, is an Aguirre credits many with helping him achieve business Gretchen Zimmer, Northern assistant professor at University of success. “Many selfless ‘gatekeepers’—in corporate, civic and Illinois, is vice president with Tampa in Tampa. public life—have ushered me through the doors of opportunity Zimmer Tractor, Inc. in Brookville, Earle Reynolds, South Florida, is and in so doing, helped me conquer real and imagined Ind. a care delivery director with First obstacles. There have been institutional ‘gatekeepers’, like Floyd Heys, Ohio State, is an Health Group, Corp., in West Delta Sigma Pi, where I learned something about business, administrator with Breckenridge Sacramento. leadership and community service. And also personal ‘gate- Village in Willoughby, Ohio. Marc Vitorillo, South Florida, is a keepers’, like former President George H. W. Bush, who Neil Nehring, Ohio State, is an network engineer with AT&T taught me—with deeds and actions—lessons about the signifi- investment representative with Global Networks and a realtor with Signature Realty in Tampa. cance of balancing responsibility, authority and compassion. Edward Jones in Tipp City, Ohio. Julie Gibson, Southern Calif- Principles that apply well to my current job in President Brandon Michaels, Oklahoma, is a bank examiner with the Federal ornia, is an internet marketing con- George W. Bush’s Administration, as I serve my adopted Deposit Insurance Corporation in sultant in San Jose, Calif. country and at the same time the millions who, like me, keep Greenwood Village, Colo. Bahman Mahdavi, Southern ▲ coming to the United States for freedom and opportunity.” Avery Moore, Oklahoma, is a California, is a media assistant with location technical specialist with David Elen Advertising in Los OfficeMax–A Boise Company in Angeles. Brian Ferris, Nebraska-Lincoln, is Bill Schilling, Nebraska-Lincoln, Norman, Okla. Stephen Stamboulieh, Southern a group sales representative with received Alpha Gamma Rho’s Hope Williams, Oklahoma, is a Mississippi, is major accounts district Ameritas in Duluth, Ga. “Brother of the Century” award at credit analyst with ConocoPhillips manager with Automatic Data their Centennial Convention in in Bartlesville, Okla. Processing in Ridgeland, Miss.

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Kelly Wolf, Southwest Missouri State, is a sales representative with Milestones the Coca Cola Bottling Company in Did you just tie the knot? Welcome a new bundle of joy? Jacksonville, Fla. Do you know a brother who has recently passed away? If so, please inform us. Email your Bradley Cooper, St. Ambrose, is a senior accountant with Evanston mergers, gains, and losses to [email protected] or mail your news to the Central Office. Northwestern Healthcare Corp- oration in Evanston, Ill. Michael Santos. They live in San Lena Lindsey, Western Kentucky, Kenneth Murray, St. Peter’s, is a Mergers: Jose, Calif. and Jason on June 14 – Ethan computer programmer with the John Laumeyer, Auburn, on Jeff Nome and LeAnn Buescher, Storm. They live in Cape United States Air Force at Lackland April 3 to Vita Berute. They live in both Valparaiso, on August 7. Girardeau, Mo. AFB,TX. Hollywood, Fla. They live in Fort Wayne, Ind. Roger Bailey, St. Thomas, is a Carol Galimverti, Penn State- Losses: marketing representative with State College, on July 3, 2004, to Federated Insurance in Gains: The Fraternity and its representatives Thomas Wells, North Carolina assume no liability for the accuracy of Minneapolis. Tony and Sara Soto, both Cal State.They live in Charlotte. this column. The information is printed Jocelyn Chang, Syracuse, is in State-Long Beach, on September Laura Olson and Matt Meier, as it is reported to the Central Office systems and process assurance with 28 – Jason William. They live in both Drake, on June 12. They live for record keeping purposes. PriceWaterhouse Coopers in New Torrance, Calif. in Lisle, Ill. Arizona State: William Chafey York, NY. Summer Franco, Nebraska- Deborah Shockey, Evansville, (May 27) Jayson Massey, Temple, is a Omaha, and Scott on March 26 – Andrew MacLane quality assurance engineer at on September 25, to Richard Cal State-Chico: Haley Rose.They live in Omaha. (July 7) GuideWorks in Radnor, Pa. Bossi.They live in St. Louis. Jeff, Judith Kristin Schlichter, Indiana,on Miami-Ohio and , Denver: Darl Bien (unknown) Veronica Soto, Texas-El Paso, is a South Dakota, Briggs, on August systems operator with Spur Federal August 7, to Eric Winn. They live Detroit: Thomas Collier (unknown) in Greenwood, Ind. 16 – Natalie Margaret. They live Credit Union in El Paso. in Cincinnati. East Carolina: Edward Manning Ronald Neitzke, Texas A&M- Tisha Batuk, Louisiana State,on (April 26) Jason Beaver, St. Cloud State, and Kingsville, is an accounts examiner July 3, to Stephen Batuk. They East Tennessee State: Alfonso Lucero Julie on August 2 – Michaela Jo. with Texas Lottery Commission in live in Killeen,Texas. (October 30) They live in Eden Prairie, Minn. Austin. Holly Fusco, Roger Williams,on Georgetown: Daniel Rigby Jenni Chambers Smith Cheryl Hamilton, Troy State, is a October 16, to Christopher , (October 17) systems analyst with Army Fleet McCall.They live in McLean,Va. Tennessee, and Mark on October Georgia State: Harold Duncan 28 – Colette Elise. They live in (unknown) Support in Daleville, Ala. Adrian Wise, San Francisco Chattanooga,Tenn. Marvin Griffith Jr. (November 14) Michelle Brewer, Truman State, State, on September 9, 2003, to is an adjunct lecturer with the Indiana: Allan Abramson (June 30, University of Arizona in Tucson. 2003) Jason Goethe, Truman State, is a Johns Hopkins: Arthur S. Bliss CPA with Miller Haviland Ketter From One Fraternity to Another (unknown) PC, PA in Westwood, Kan. Robert Rogow, Florida Atlantic, has Marquette: John Schapekahm Rebecca Gamage, Valparaiso, is been named to the Board of the Honor (December 14) a benefits and compensation spe- Society of Phi Kappa Phi—and invita- Maryland: Marvin Jolson (July 24, cialist with Quincy Compressor in tion-only society drawing its members 2001) Quincy, Ill. from all academic disciplines. He cur- Miami-Florida: Fernando Santos Juanita Cribbs, Virginia (August 1992) rently serves as the dean and professor Commonwealth, is a human of accounting at Eastern Kentucky. Miami-Ohio: Duwayne Carlson resources specialist with Survey & (April 2002) Evaluation Research Lab in Brother Rogow filled the position of Michael Hayes (November 12) Richmond,Va. president-elect, which entails a nine- Minnesota-Minneapolis: Dale Laurie Mirus, Western Illinois, is year commitment to Phi Kappa Phi. Jackson (October 5, 2003) a controller with Northwest Although he is new to the Board, Robert has been involved Missouri-Columbia: Ralph Lucas Contractors, Inc. in Elgin, Ill. with Phi Kappa Phi through many other positions. He served (unknown) James Woolard, Western Illinois, as the chair of the investment and bylaws and business prac- New Orleans: Bernard Diliberto, Jr. is a project manager with Epic tices committees and was a member of the budget and bud- (February 3) Systems in Madison, Wisc. get advisory review committees. During his term, Brother Ohio: Brian Horn (October 25) Gretchen Dennis, Western Rogow will focus on marketing and public relations, increased Jerald Parker (November 2) Michigan, is an account coordinator competition, chapter and membership development and fund Jeffrey Philippi (August 7) Edgar Zorn (November 21, 2002) with Marketing Tools, Inc. in Grand raising. Rapids, Mich. Rutgers: Leroy Snyder (unknown) Brother Rogow strongly valued his collegiate years in the Ryan Bauer, Winona State, is a Fraternity and feels as though Deltasig helped him reach his Texas-El Paso: Paula J. Woodbridge sales representative with Primerica St. Clair (December 22) current position in Phi Kappa Phi. ▲ Financial Services in Rochester, Wisconsin-Madison: Dr. Albert Minn. Kersten (June 18)

MARCH 2005/THE DELTASIG OF DELTA SIGMA PI 33 Keeping Tradition Alive! National Alumni Day–April 25 “So that the accomplishments and achievements of our alumni brothers may be more effectively recognized, there shall be set aside a day to be known as Alumni Day which shall fall on April 25.”

o you recognize any of the brothers Din these pictures? Can you tell us the ●1 story connected with these photos? If so, please share with us and you’ll be entered into a raffle for a Pearl and Ruby Badge. Contact [email protected] with details. How Well Do You Know Delta Sigma Pi? In honor of Alumni Day, take this refresher quiz and test your knowledge of all things Deltasig! 1. In what city will the Fraternity be celebrating its 2007 Centennial? 2. Who was the President of the United States in 1907, when Delta Sigma Pi was founded? 3. What was the original name of the 12. In what years did Deltasig mem- 14. What region has no collegiate chap- newsletter, which would eventually bership reach 100,000 and 200,000? ters in it? become the magazine we know today 13. In what year did Delta Sigma Pi 15. Which two Founders were members as The DELTASIG? adopt its current Risk Management of high school fraternities? 4. What university is located in Oxford, Policy? Ohio (home of the Central Office)? 5. What collegiate and alumni chapters were recognized as 2004’s Most ●2 Outstanding Chapter? (hint: Check out the Awards article on pg. 26.) 6. When will Grand President Kathy Jahnke become a Past Grand President and a new Grand President be elected? 7. When was the Leadership Foundation founded? 8. How does “Yours Fraternally in Delta Sigma Pi”begin? 9. What is H. G. Wright’s full name? 10. In what year did the Educational and Leadership Consultants stop living at the Central Office? 11. In what year and city was the ratifi- cation of coeducational membership in the Fraternity passed by the Grand Chapter Congress?

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MARCH 2005/THE DELTASIG OF DELTA SIGMA PI 35 Brotherhood Network

Alumni chapters must charter or re-franchise by June 30 of each year for full benefits and reduced cost. Franchised alumni Looking to become involved with an alumni chapter? Please contact the following chapters are entitled to certain benefits. brothers for information on the alumni chapter in your area! Chapters may still franchise late from July 1–August 31 for select benefits by paying an increased fee. For more information The list includes alumni chap- Colorado Illinois ters franchised for the 2004– DENVER CHICAGO on franchising requirements, please visit the “Alumni” section 2005 year as of Feb. 1, 2005. Robert Kissel Brian Conti of our Web site at www.dspnet.org. 303-988-9150 773-248-3912 Alabama [email protected] [email protected] No alumni chapter or contact in your city? You can start BIRMINGHAM a new alumni chapter! For information, contact Heather Lee James Connecticut Indiana Alumni Chapters 205-980-2902 Mike Tetto INDIANAPOLIS Troyer at [email protected] (513)523-1907 x223. [email protected] 860-277-2277 Jennifer Cole [email protected] 317-715-9144 GREATER WEST ALABAMA [email protected] Van White Florida BATON ROUGE-RED STICK CLEVELAND 205-652-7517 CENTRAL FLORIDA NORTHEAST INDIANA Michael A McNulty III Bryan Bacik [email protected] Sarah Ellerkamp Jan Wade 225-218-9440 216-662-3102 [email protected] 260-420-2084 [email protected] [email protected] Arizona [email protected] PHOENIX-THUNDERBIRD JACKSONVILLE NEW ORLEANS-CRESCENT CITY TOLEDO Kimberly Blumert Patricia Pearson NORTHWEST INDIANA Alexis Carville Sean Clark 480-390-4845 904-367-1748 John Henik 504-559-3592 419-841-7857 [email protected] [email protected] 847-823-9835 [email protected] [email protected] California TAMPA BAY [email protected] Maryland T. J. Shriver Oklahoma INLAND EMPIRE Kentucky BALTIMORE OKLAHOMA CITY-TORNADO Patti La Marr 727-510-2291 LOUISVILLE Bryan McMillan [email protected] ALLEY 626-794-2366 Jennifer McGill 443-691-2581 Avery Moore [email protected] WEST PALM BEACH 502-905-2914 [email protected] 405-824-2111 LOS ANGELES Eddie Stephens [email protected] Massachusetts [email protected] Rochelle Siegrist 561-689-1888 Kansas BOSTON [email protected] TULSA GREEN COUNTRY 626-303-1273 KANSAS CITY Deborah Lang Jennifer Gress [email protected] Georgia Henry McDaniel 617-787-1482 918-744-9326 ORANGE COUNTY ATLANTA 816-686-9003 [email protected] [email protected] Kimberly Carter [email protected] Richard Boner Michigan Pennsylvania 562-493-4674 770-319-6064 DETROIT [email protected] Louisiana PHILADELPHIA [email protected] ACADIANA-LAFAYETTE Andre’McGee Thomas Calloway SACRAMENTO VALLEY Hawaii Jason Guilbeau 313-467-0672 Lisa Nekoba 610-407-0303 Stephanie Azores 337-962-4687 [email protected] [email protected] 530-680-1933 808-936-5107 [email protected] Minnesota [email protected] [email protected] TWIN CITIES PITTSBURGH Brian Cunningham Gia Serianni 763-443-5366 412-683-6174 This list includes brothers that are seeking to begin alumni chapters in various areas. [email protected] [email protected] Want to be a founding member of an alumni chapter—or just join some brothers for a good Mississippi Texas time? Contact the following brothers for more information on local activities! HATTIESBURG-SOUTH ARLINGTON AREA LONE STAR MISSISSIPPI Paul Brodie UNITED STATES: Gina Hull 469-323-6238 ALBUQUERQUE-ZIA, NM Anna Clark 505-892-4350 [email protected] 601-818-5333 [email protected] ALCATRAZ, CA Joseph Riego 707-645-9227 [email protected] [email protected] AUSTIN ANCHORAGE, AK Jeff Erwin 907-261-5981 [email protected] Missouri JoAnne Hendricks ANTELOPE VALLEY, CA Erica Verderico 661-255-9035 [email protected] KANSAS CITY 512-258-0658 ASHEVILLE, NC Alfred White 828-277-4013 [email protected] Henry McDaniel [email protected] BOWLING GREEN, KY Mandy Hanson 270-358-0492 [email protected] 816-686-9003 DALLAS AREA CHARLESTON, SC John Akerman 843-763-1102 [email protected] [email protected] Jennifer Wilcox CHARLOTTE, NC Liz Washburn 704-233-5003 [email protected] ST. LOUIS 972-712-5635 COLUMBIA, SC Buck Fulmer 803-791-5566 [email protected] Daniel Watkins [email protected] CORPUS CHRISTI, TX Juan Montoya 361-510-3836 [email protected] 636-305-7973 FORT WORTH COWTOWN DECATUR, IL Christopher Aubrey 217-234-2385 [email protected] [email protected] Bryan Jenkins DES MOINES, IA Ben Cleaver 515-988-6721 [email protected] New Jersey 972-409-9373 DUBUQUE, IA Tom Jaeger 563-543-1982 [email protected] GARDEN STATE [email protected] FT. LAUDERDALE, FL Curtin Bernstein 561-784-0255 [email protected] Jason Yourman SPACE CITY HOUSTON Alumni Contacts FRESNO, CA John Stillwell 559-471-9106 [email protected] 732-679-1180 Laura Goldman [email protected] GRAND RAPIDS, MI Akisha Jones 313-580-6368 [email protected] 832-725-4093 JACKSON, MS Stephen Stamboulieh 601-260-3375 [email protected] Nebraska [email protected] LINCOLN/GREATER NEBRASKA KNOXVILLE,TN Holly Forquer 423-650-1698 [email protected] Virginia NASHVILLE,TN Mindy Craven 615-456-8281 [email protected] Daniel Davis 402-328-9647 CENTRAL VIRGINIA OAHU, HI Nichole Banquil 808-348-1450 [email protected] [email protected] Matthew Meyer PENSACOLA, FL Jeff Knight 850-384-4309 [email protected] 804-364-9155 PIEDMONT, NC Nick McGalliard 336-758-3654 [email protected] New York [email protected] NEW YORK CITY PORTLAND, ME Patrick Cotter 204-767-6500 [email protected] Heath Marell Washington D.C PORTLAND, OR Regina Shapiro 503-554-0160 [email protected] 212-841-6483 NATIONAL CAPITAL AREA PROVIDENCE, RI Janelle Tillema 401-864-7498 [email protected] [email protected] Lynne Moore RALEIGH/DURHAM, NC Heather Faulk 919-493-6259 [email protected] 703-858-9971 North Carolina [email protected] ROCHESTER, NY Ed Cain 585-385-5176 [email protected] GREENSBORO RENO, NV Shanda Stanton 775-323-9017 [email protected] Nikki Pennell West Virginia SAN ANGELO, TX Leann Holbert Criswell 915-947-1354 [email protected] 336-202-6613 SHEPHERDSTOWN SAVANNAH, GA Robert Bendetti 912-663-2993 Robert_bendetti@comcast.net [email protected] Christopher Dingus SEATTLE, WA Shamone Stephenson 253-858-5712 [email protected] 301-528-2038 Ohio [email protected] STATE COLLEGE, PA Steve Grazier 814-574-1067 [email protected] AKRON-CANTON TUCSON/OLD PUEBLO, AZ Charles Farrow 520-881-5097 [email protected] Alan Brunton Wisconsin WORLD: 330-274-2232 MILWAUKEE ECUADOR Edgar Xavier Mendoza 5934-287-2335 [email protected] [email protected] Christopher McArdle GERMANY Tamisha Nelson 706-790-3676 x2647 [email protected] CINCINNATI 262-814-1814 [email protected] JAPANJ.D. Sparks 502-425-5658 [email protected] Dave Malfara LONDON Ashok Arorra 44-208-423-5952 [email protected] 513-673-2088 PHILIPPINES Louie Basilio 632-939-0362 [email protected] [email protected]

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Calendar of Events: Leadership Changes: Justin Cranmer Elected Desert– A graduate Mountain of 2005 Regional Vice President April 23 Atlanta Alumni Chapter Golf Tournament– Arizona,Justin previously served his collegiate City Club of Marietta, Ga chapter as chancellor and district director. Brother Cranmer works as a human resources analyst with April 25 National Alumni Day Afni, Inc., in Tucson. Congratulations, Justin. June 1 Cut off date for Early Congress registration rate Jason Campagna Elected New Gulf SouthOur – A graduate of (Visit www.dspnet.org Regional Vice President ) June 21-26 ,Jason previously served as vice Lady of Holy Cross LeaderShape® president of the New Orleans-Crescent City July 1 Alumni Chapter. He also served his collegiate Cut off date for Advance Congress registration rate chapter as district director, president, and vice (Visit www.dspnet.org) president-pledge education. Brother Campagna August 10-14 was the Gulf South Regional Collegian of the Year 45th Grand Chapter Congress – Renaissance Orlando in 1996. He currently works as a creative director Resort at Sea World with Iopoi, LLC, a concept development firm, in October 8 Chalmette, LA. Welcome to the team, Jason! Philadelphia LEAD School – Renaissance Philadelphia Airport October 15 Omaha LEAD School – Omaha Marriott October 21 From the Central Office: Dallas (Irving) LEAD School – Sheraton Grand DFW Staffer Janet Morgan Hits 15-Year October 29 Milestone! Congratulations to Janet Charlotte LEAD School – Charlotte Marriott Executive Morgan, honored in December for her 15 Park years of service with the Central Office. To November 5 put this in perspective, when Brother Colorado Springs LEAD School – Sheraton Colorado Springs Morgan started Bill Kinsella was Grand President and we had 127,884 initiates November 7 (vs. over 205,000 today). Brother Morgan Founders’Day has done an outstanding job serving the Fraternity and the brothers under four Grand Presidents and two Executive Directors. Thank you Janet for your man y years of hard work and dedication! Interested in writing for The DELTASIG? Contact the Assistant Director of Communications at [email protected].

Fraternity Board Minutes in Seconds (from January 28–29 meeting held in Oxford, OH) ● Approved 05-06 budget with no dues or fees increases. Achievement Award — and other awardees. ● Identified Washington, DC, St. Louis and Las Vegas as potential ● Selected the prize winning theme and logo for the 2007 2009 GCC sites. Congress — to be announced in Orlando. ● Entered into partnership with American Management ● Created a task group to study professional event category of CEI, Association on a career development program. led by Chuck Brown. ● Approved various concepts of a large scale review and possible ● Placed Arizona State,Texas A&M-College Station changes to individual discipline/motivation processes. and Georgetown on probation. ● Reviewed provincial legislation and established pro or con ● Approved a national volunteer leadership retreat positions. for 2006 in the Atlanta area. ● Reviewed strategic initiatives and approved a “focus list”to insure ● Reviewed a documented growth plan with completion by August. related objectives and processes. ● Selected Past Grand President John Henik for the Lifetime

MARCH 2005/THE DELTASIG OF DELTA SIGMA PI 37 “Shine On” with Shamu and

August 10–14, 2005 in Orlando

Registration Register for Congress online at www.dspnet.org or by fax (513-523-7292) or mail (330 South Campus Avenue, Oxford, OH 45456). For a paper registration form, call (513) 523-1907.

Early discounted rates are only $265 (if registered by June 1) and include four meals, SeaWorld admission, educational and business sessions, two dances, Golden Knights membership and pin, and much, much more!

Renaissance Orlando Resort at SeaWorld Web Site and Contact Information Renaissance Orlando Resort at SeaWorld 6677 Sea Harbor Drive, Orlando, FL 32821-8092 407-351-5555 or 800-468-3571 Fax: 407-351-9991 Use the Deltasig online room reservation site at www.dspnet.org (“Congress” Quick Link) for discounted rates and hotel details on rooms, Club Level, suites, etc. Delta Sigma Pi room rate: $114/night for single, double, triple, and quad.

Schedule of Events (tentative) Tuesday, August 9 Leadership Foundation Annual Meeting; Registration/Credentials Open; Grand Officers/Leadership Meeting Learn all about the Wednesday, August 10 Congress educational Registration/Credentials; Marketplace; Opening and Keynote Addresses (including programs and the 2005 “Whale Done!”from the Ken Blanchard Institute, and Tim Augustine, author of How National Honorary Hard Are You Knocking?); Leadership, Career and Chapter Operations Workshops; Delegate and Alternate Orientation (Required); National Leadership Reception (by Initiate in the upcoming invitation); Caucus/Election Moderator Meeting; and 2005 COY Speech; Grand July ’05 issue of President’s Dance; Golden Knights Ceremony The DELTASIG. Thursday, August 11 Marketplace; Grand Opening; National Honorary Initiation and Keynote; Business Sessions; Alumni Recognition Lunch; Provincial Awards Presentations; Open Evening with optional Universal Studios CityWalk event

Friday, August 12 Marketplace; Caucuses and Nominee Speeches; Business Sessions; Leadership, Career and Chapter Operations Workshops; National Awards Lunch; Centennial History Series with Mike Mallonee; educational sessions; SeaWorld/Dinner/special show

38 MARCH 2005/THE DELTASIG OF DELTA SIGMA PI Hundreds of Deltasigs! 45th Grand Chapter Congress

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Congress registration/ agenda/transportation Hotel information Congress preparation (Beacons, Nomination Form, Congress logo, etc.) Web sites of interest in planning your trip Travel (airline and car rental discounts) Saturday, August 13 Marketplace; Business Sessions; Elections; Testimonials; Grand Officer Installation; Be sure and check out Provincial gatherings; Leadership Foundation reception; Grand Banquet and Ball with Delta Sigma Pi’s Official Travel special entertainment! Agency...Association Travel Concepts, Inc.! Sunday, August 14 No functions—enjoy Orlando or departure They have negotiated special airfares and rental rates with various airlines and car rental Congress Logo Pins and companies. Ladder Rungs For Sale! Visit their web site at To order pins and /or rungs from Orlando, Palm Springs, Niagara www.atcmeetings.com/dsp Falls, Houston and New Orleans, call the Central Office or visit the (if making a reservation, select online Marketplace at www.dspnet.org (Marketplace/Orders). the “Member Travel” link) for more information. They can also be reached at Congress Eyeglass Collection [email protected], Organize a collection with your family and 1-800-458-9383 or via fax at friends and get ready for a new national 1-858-362-3153. community service project. Bring your collection of old eyeglasses to Congress and Deltasig will donate them to the Lions Clubs of Orlando.

MARCH 2005/THE DELTASIG OF DELTA SIGMA PI 39 Congratulations to Lambda Chapter at Pittsburgh and the St. Louis Alumni Chapter, named 2004’s National Outstanding Chapters!

Brothers from the ST. LOUIS ALUMNI CHAPTER had a lot to smile about as they celebrate national wins for Outstanding Alumni Chapter and Outstanding Professional Activities for an Alumni Chapter. Proud members and leaders in attendance include (from left) Grand President Kathy Jahnke, Leadership Foundation Trustee Greg Koch, Southwest Missouri State, Chapter Treasurer Emilio Acid, Missouri-St. Louis, National Professional Development Committee Chair Brian Krippner, Truman State, Gateway Regional Vice President Cliff Reilly, Washington-St. Louis, District Director Kevin Weber, Missouri-St. Louis, Truman State District Director Erin Winfrey, Truman State, National Professional Development Committee member Katie Koch, Eastern Illinois, and South Central Provincial Vice President Dawn Klinger.

Capping off a great year for PITTSBURGH was their wins for the R. Nelson Mitchell Outstanding Collegiate Chapter and Outstanding Financial Operations for a Collegiate Chapter. Offering congratulations were Grand President Kathy Jahnke (back row, second from right), Northeastern Provincial Vice President Mark Chiacchiari (back row, far right), and Allegheny Regional Vice President Barbara Balcita (front row, far right).

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