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PeakPeak PerformancePerformance John Christiana Conquers Mt. Everest Peak Performance Cal State-Fullerton Brother Conquers Everest by Patrick Bonfrisco, Cal State-Fullerton

ount Elbrus is the highest point How did you develop an interest on the European continent. in mountain climbing? M Kilimanjaro is the highest point in It all started in the Boy Scouts when Africa. Denali and Aconcagua are the we climbed mountains. My love for the highest points in North and South outdoors and mountain climbing, as America, respectively. Mount Everest, on well as the feeling I get when I climb the border of Tibet and Nepal, is not and have the goal of attaining the sum- only the highest point on the Asian con- mit, then naturally led to me organizing tinent, but at 29,028 feet, it is the highest local climbs with friends, then climbs all elevation in the world. Brother John over the West, then climbs all over the Christiana, Cal State-Fullerton,has world. climbed them all. John is an avid participant in just What was the first mountain you about every outdoor sport imaginable. ever climbed? From snow skiing, to canoeing, to raft- I think it was San Jacinto in Southern ing, to biking, he does it all. He has California. This is just above Palm completed three marathons, several Springs, although I went up the back 10K’s, plays tennis, and participates in side from Idyllwild. This is a good starter bowling, baseball, and soccer leagues. mountain. Somehow, in the midst of all that activi- Let’s talk about Mt. Everest. When ty, Brother Christiana finds time to climb did you first know you wanted to mountains—and answer some ques- make the climb? tions for The DELTASIG. On his Mt. Everest climb, John Christiana Actually only about three years ago. I reaches 27,000 feet. On the descent, John’s tent had the idea of climbing the Seven Let’s first talk about the collapsed at this altitude, forcing him to spend the night outside. Summits, that is, the highest point on Fraternity. How did you get the seven continents. As for really involved in Delta Sigma Pi? climbing Everest, it was just over a year Were you involved in any other With my major in marketing man- ago that I put my deposit down and that organizations in college? agement, I wanted to join a professional was when I knew I was really going to business organization that would also I was very active in the Catholic do it. I know we must live in the pre- serve as a social group where I could Newman Club where I was president sent. When did I know I was actually meet people and make friends. and treasurer, as well as holding other going to make it? About 10 minutes positions along the way. before I reached the summit. What positions did you hold? I was the pledge president and senior Climbing and other outdoor How did you prepare for the vice president. activities are obviously your Everest climb? passion. What is your profession? In the long-term, my experience as a With your busy schedule, do you I am a marketing director for Eckland teen, climbing mountains in the Scouts ever get to see your Fraternity Consultants Incorporated, a commercial was a start. Then I climbed many moun- brothers? real estate company in Irvine, Calif. tains in my 20s with friends. Then, in my Yes, I still get together with friends 30s, I began climbing the highest point from the Pier 9-Long Beach Alumni Has being a Deltasig helped your in every state, the 50 state highpoints Chapter. Andy Wilson, Cal State-Long career? (completed about half). From there, at Beach, climbed Mt. Kilimanjaro with me The social setting of Deltasig, where age 40, I began climbing the highest and Tanya Chuang, Cal State-Long Beach, you are surrounded and influenced by point on the seven continents. The first sponsored my Mt. Everest climb. I go mature professionals with the same four continents I climbed are all high skiing with my alumni chapter and help business goals is always positive for altitude, above 18,000 feet, so that was a organize our annual rafting trip. your career. good base of experience.

2 MARCH 2006/THE DELTASIG OF DELTA SIGMA PI Peak Performance

Brother Christiana, and fellow camp members, at 23,000 feet.

In the short-term, besides staying in a financial sponsorship. In exchange, I relatively good shape, I worked out took pictures on the summit and of my every day for about three months before tent, with the SanDisk logo. I used the the climb. I kept a chart on the wall, SanDisk flashcard in my digital camera, with my progress, to motivate me. Then for all five of the continental summit I read as much as I could to help pre- pictures I have. pare me. How do you find time to do all What were the specific challenges that you do? faced in your climb—beyond the I don’t know. I have this passion to “ordinary?” climb the Seven Summits right now, so I There was a death in our expedition, make the time. We all can do whatever SanDisk, one of Brother Christiana’s many as one of my fellow climbers, God bless we choose, and make the time for that sponsors, helped make his dreams of climbing his soul, let his desire to summit the choosing. I have been consumed for the Mt. Everest a reality. mountain overtake the unwritten rules past two and a half years with these of safe mountain-climbing. climbs, but really, I have still carried on a five continents on my first attempt, I also had my tent collapse at 27,000 social life at the same time. As my which is rare, because I have prepared, feet, on my way down. This caused me friends say, my fierce determination car- fought through obstacles, and had a lit- to spend the night outside my tent, in ries me through. I have summitted all tle luck with weather and health. L extreme temperatures and winds. All my fingers and toes became numb for four weeks—they have since healed com- In addition to climbing five of the Seven Summits, Brother Christiana has also pletely. climbed a number of state high points, including Mt. Rainier, Borah Peak, Mt. Whitney, Mt. Hood, Mt. Elbert, Wheeler Peak, Guadalupe Peak, King’s Peak, Boundry How are you able to afford all Peak, Mt. Humphries, Denali, White Butte, Harney Peak, Mauna Kea, and more. these climbs? John, age 44, lives in San Francisco. When he’s not scuba diving in Hawaii or Many companies will donate equip- climbing mountains in Asia, John delivers motivational presentations using maps, ment or financial assistance, in information, music, and hundreds of slides from his nine-week Mt. Everest expedi- exchange for exposure for their firm. Cal tion. In addition, he’s preparing to climb Vinson Massif, the highest point on State-Long Beach brother Tanya Antarctica. He is currently raising funds and hoping to make the climb this Chuang works for SanDisk and gave me November.

MARCH 2006/THE DELTASIG OF DELTA SIGMA PI 3 THE CONTENTS

DELTASIGThe Journal of Delta Sigma Pi—America’s Foremost Business Fraternity March 2006 Vol. 95 No. 2 A Deltasig Tops Everest—and More! Editor Bill Schilling COVER STORY Associate Executive Director/Executive Cal State-Long Beach Vice President of Leadership Foundation brother John Christiana, Shanda Gray an avid mountain climber, Assistant Director of Communications Stacy Donahoe has scaled five of the Art Director Seven Summits, including Jody Toth Mt. Everest (shown in Contributors: background)! Patrick Bonfrisco Beth Losik Charles Farrar Lauren Montgomery Amy and Jeff James Prescott Charles Farrar’s Memoirs – 6 Gallentine Mitch Simmons Dave Glanzrock Shannon Starling Shortly before his death on June 13, 2005, former Executive Director and 2003 Rob Heaton Kathy Lazo- Lifetime Achievement recipient Charles Farrar shared some special moments and Brad Karsh Thompson memories from his 48 years as a brother. Member of: AACSB International–The Association to Spotlight on Fraternal History – 10 Advance Collegiate Schools of Business Our Centennial Series continues . . . learn the history of Delta Sigma Pi College Fraternity Editors Association (CFEA) Professional Fraternity Association (PFA) from 1940–1945. Professional Fraternity Executives Association (PFEA) Relive 2005 LEAD School Highlights – 12 Brothers enjoyed exciting speakers, motivating sessions and rewarding community service activities at events held in Philadelphia, Omaha, Dallas, COLLEGE FRATERNITY EDITORS ASSOCIATION Charlotte and Colorado Springs. The DELTASIG of Delta Sigma Pi is published by The Merging of Business and Sports – 34 the International Fraternity of Delta Sigma Pi. ©Copyright 2006 by The International Fraternity For Kyle Fernandez, Oklahoma, Stephanie Menio, Pittsburgh, and Aldwyn Sappleton, of Delta Sigma Pi, Inc. Produced by Maury Boyd Oklahoma, their love of business is rivaled only by their love of sports. See how & Associates, Indianapolis. Deltasig has helped them pursue their other passions. 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 Fraternal Forum...5 leaders and new grads for one full year follow- ing year of graduation. It is also sent to numer- How to Build Your Successful Career (AMA)...8 ous business schools and Greek organization headquarters. On Campus...14 The magazine is available online at Beyond Campus...19 www.dspnet.org/dspmarket/alumni/deltasig.asp. Leadership Profiles...21 Send address changes, articles, letters Leading with Integrity...22 and pictures to: Assistant Director of Communications Press Releases...23 Delta Sigma Pi 330 South Campus Avenue Be Positive—A Deltasig Faces the Challenge of a Lifetime...26 Oxford, OH 45056 How to Leverage your Delta Sigma Pi Leadership Experience on Your Resume...28 (513) 523-1907 FAX: (513) 523-7292 email: [email protected] National Alumni Day...29 Visit us online at: www.dspnet.org Leadership Foundation...30

On the Cover: John Christiana, www.dspnet.org...31 Cal State-Long Beach, conquers Mt. Everest! Brotherhood Network...32 Water Cooler...33

4 MARCH 2006/THE DELTASIG OF DELTA SIGMA PI Fraternal Forum Benefits for Brothers “I resent all the junk mail the Fraternity sends me and can’t believe we stoop so low for handouts!” “Thank you so much for setting up the GEICO program, I saved $280 right off the bat!”

or Delta Sigma To that end, we have asked Executive In essence, while we realize few peo- Pi affinity pro- Director Bill Schilling to find and negoti- ple like getting calls at home or too much Fgrams, it always ate agreements with various partners that mail, the flip side is that considerable seems to be the best offer services of interest and value to our funds have been raised to keep dues and of times and the members. These vendors pay the fees low. In the last three years alone, worst of times! I’ll Fraternity sponsorship fees for access to over $200,000 has been secured from our try to shed some the membership. That access can take the affinity partners. These dollars allowed us light on the impor- form of mail, email, phone or “in person” to acquire needed technology, resume tance of our part- at events. Generally, the more access pro- publication of a quality magazine, repair ners to the Frater- vided, the greater the return (to both the the Central Office building and build an Mitch Simmons, nity and many of partner and the Fraternity). The Board extensive web site—so important to our Grand President our members. and staff carefully weigh the value current day-to-day activities. This at a While many brothers are inconve- time when investment income was at an nienced by an occasional telemarketing extreme low. call—and fairly routine direct mailings— Remember, too, that many brothers (in thousands of brothers are actively taking the thousands overall) do take advantage advantage of discounted offerings from of the offerings because they find value in our various affinity partners. For example, them—or just want to support the well over 3,000 brothers have found sav- Fraternity. ings in the GEICO auto insurance pro- So please, when you get a mailing gram since our partnership began. Others from one of our affinity partners, take a find convenience, discounts, and/or ease look at the contents. It might just be of in using our credit card, conference call- value to you! Or at least smile, knowing ing, student loan program, hotel and that some of your brothers are benefiting rental car offerings, etc. Your Board has charged the directly—or indirectly—from that pro- Pride in carrying and promoting the gram, helping to keep Delta Sigma Pi executive director with securing strong Delta Sigma Pi “brand” is also a factor. growing strong! Thank you for your Our newly developed US Bank credit affinity partners—like the understanding—and support! card partnership, for example, offers a new ‘points’ VISA card from royal purple card with a full color coat of US Bank—yielding win-win-win results Fraternally, arms and the Greek letters. This card also for the vendors, offers brothers reward points for the first individual members and the time, as well as many other attractive user Mitch Simmons National Fraternity. benefits. (Call 1-800-853-5576 ext. 8709 Grand President for more information.) The Fraternity has limited opportuni- Editor’s Note: The Fraternity has more ties for revenues other than dues and fees than a dozen affinity partners, all of which to undergraduates—and donations from received to the organization vs. the can be found at www.dspnet.org (click on alumni. Donations have, indeed, “intrusion factor”to members. “Marketplace” on the home page links then increased significantly over time under These factors are also balanced “Affinity Partners”) or call 513-523-1907 for the direction of our Leadership Founda- against what the potential interest or details. The US Bank ‘points’VISA card and tion. However, Fraternity programs and value may be to our members. Many a student loan program with CFS are both costs continue to grow and the Board and programs (and many promoted by mem- new offerings worth examining. staff are faced with finding alternatives to bers) are rejected through the application keep dues and fees as low as possible. of this“formula.”

“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 2006/THE DELTASIG OF DELTA SIGMA PI 5 Memoirs of my Fraternal Years by Charles Farrar, Louisiana Tech

On June 13, 2005, Delta Sigma Pi lost a est growth—77 chapters. The first chap- truly great brother, former Executive ter to be installed during my time was Director and 2003 Lifetime Achievement Delta Tau at Indiana State; the last was honoree Charles Farrar. So, in remembrance Iota Kappa at James Madison. Of and honor of Brother Farrar, we are sharing course, Jim Thomson and many others his fraternal memories, authored not long deserve credit for much of this growth. before his death in preparation for our Two years later I was promoted to Centennial celebration. executive secretary. Summers were spent cleaning and repairing regalia, attending lots of picnics, golfing, going here is nothing different or unusual to movies, bowling, etc. Once a week about my becoming a member of T the staff members from Deltasig, Beta Delta Sigma Pi. I had just completed Theta Pi, Phi Delta Theta and Phi Kappa two years in the U.S. Army and enrolled Tau (all headquartered in Oxford) met at at Louisiana Tech during the 1956 spring the Huddle Restaurant for lunch just to semester. There were many returning socialize. veterans, many from South Arkansas, including my roommate. We all felt we On the Road had lost a couple of years in our life and One of my most memorable experi- needed to get on with it. There was a ences was my first trip to Phoenix. certain bonding between us. Deplaning from the new Boeing 707 Fortunately, I was deemed good enough American Airlines jet on the tarmac at to be invited and on May 12, 1957 Sky Harbor airport, I was paged to come became a member. to the nearest telephone. On the other My first experience at the national end was Ruth “Stonie”Sutton whom I level was a chapter visit by Regional had never met. She advised me she was Director Roy Tipton and George on her way to pick me up (in her white Ragland (both Memphis brothers). That T-Bird!) for lunch with husband Buzz, fall, the regional meeting was held at Arizona State, followed by an old fash- the King Cotton Hotel in ioned Arizona rodeo. It was a weekend I Memphis—several Beta Psi brothers will never forget and a friendship that were in attendance. It was there I first has lasted throughout the years. met fellow student (and future Grand At a 2003 ceremony in Ruston, La, former Fraternity policy did not permit staff to Executive Director Charles Farrar was honored President) Bill Tatum, Southern with the Delta Sigma Pi Lifetime Achievement stay with other members or Grand Mississippi. He was known by the name award. He passed away June 13, 2005. Council members. This was always an Billy West Tatum. exception. The other exception was Tom, It was during the Regional, I dis- Don Hill, Minnesota, and I lived in Northwestern-Chicago, and Lois Mocella. cussed with Roy and George a new the guest quarters on the second floor of (Editor’s Note: Ruth “Stonie”Sutton was position of field secretary. My room- the brand new Central Office building. later made an honorary initiate at mate, Harold Bledsoe, served as chapter The Central Office literally sat in the Arizona State in 1998.) president during the first semester and I middle of a corn field—there was no In 1964, Florida Atlantic began con- as president during the second semes- curb, gutter or sidewalk connecting our struction of a new campus in Boca ter. I, supposedly based on their recom- building to the street. Grand Chapter Raton—located on an old military base. mendation, received a telephone call Congress was held in nearby Cincinnati A group of students organized by Dr. from Executive Director Jim Thomson in that fall, giving the members a great James Montgomery, Miami-Ohio, and which he offered me the position. opportunity to visit the Central Office. Michael Pantya, Miami-Florida, invited Following graduation from Louisiana Following Congress, Don and I hit the me to visit the campus to discuss orga- Tech, I loaded clothes in a car and head- road with an aggressive plan to expand nizing a chapter with them. I flew to ed north to Oxford, Ohio, not really the Fraternity. During the 15 years I was West Palm Beach for the meeting. Upon knowing what to expect. on staff, the Fraternity enjoyed its great- arrival, I was advised that Wayne

6 MARCH 2006/THE DELTASIG OF DELTA SIGMA PI Pulsipher, Florida Atlantic, (later a chap- to death. Zeta Kappa Chapter was one Memories of Grand ter chancellor) was a student pilot and of my most favorite chapters to visit. Chapter Congress was flying us back to campus, landing They were always a pleasure to be with. One of the most memorable experi- on the university’s airstrip. You cannot Around 1962, Rider College was ences was the 1965 Grand Chapter imagine my anxiety. The end result was located in a group of old store fronts Congress at West End, Grand Bahamas the installation of Zeta Phi Chapter, the and office buildings in downtown Island. The Jack Tar Hotel operated a first national organization on the new Trenton, New Jersey. They began con- small guest transportation boat between campus. struction of a new campus in Fort Lauderdale and the Island. The Another memorable expansion story Lawrenceville. Among the new build- Fraternity chartered several old Mackey concerns Shepherd College. I was invit- ings were new fraternity houses. Our Airlines DC-9s to also ferry members to ed to discuss the possibility at a meeting Beta Xi Chapter house was the first to the Island. Shortly after arriving, held in a hotel in Martinsburg, West be constructed. The Greek letters had Hurricane Betsy abruptly showed up in Virginia. Following dinner, I preceded to already been installed on the house the Atlantic. The hotel staff advised me tell them of our charter requirements. when our chapter, considered by its the Island had to be evacuated due to The school was much too small to meet members too small and weak to remain the storm bearing directly upon it. We the minimum requirements established independent, decided to join with a hadn’t even begun the business meet- by the Grand Council. I had no choice social fraternity. At this time, the Greek ings, but quickly sprang into action to but to tell them so. I sat down and the letters were removed and later installed get as much accomplished as possible. president reached under the table pre- on the east end of the Central Office As it turned out, the hurricane blew past senting me with the required petition. I where they remain today. the Island and stalled on the North promised I would return it and they On May 4, 1964, during my first Carolina coast, reversing and hitting would hear from the Fraternity shortly. vacation trip abroad (specifically when I Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama. The rest is history and the group was in Venice) I received a telegram Edward Cole, then president of became Epsilon Kappa. from then Executive Director Jim General Motors, was the National A group of students from Western Thomson offering me his position as Honorary Initiate at the 1969 Congress State (Gunnison, Colo.) inquired about Executive Director. I was shocked but at Mackinac Island. He arrived early for establishing a chapter. We got into a quickly responded that I would accept. the initiation, followed later by his wife, “dog fight” with Alpha Kappa Psi over Dottie. When I met her at the dock to this group, but in the end we won. escort her to the hotel, she informed me When I flew out to Gunnison for the Charles Farrar served on she had been “up to her elbows in horse pledging ceremony, I was unable to land the Central Office staff s*** all day.” She had been raised on a due to a heavy snow storm. I ended up farm in Texas. Two nicer people you in Montrose late for the pledging. We for 15 years; 1964–1974, could not meet. headed back to Gunnison over the Probably the highlight of all my mountains in the snow, literally scared as Executive Director. Congresses was 1967 in Biloxi, Mississippi. Founder Harold Jacobs was invited to be the guest of honor. Later that fall, he visited the Central Office (the only Founder to do so) and was a guest in my home. It was truly a plea- sure to meet with him and a memory I shall never forget. It seemed if there was any distur- bance at Grand Chapter Congress, I was always the first to be called, no matter what time of day. At the 1971 Congress at Pocono Manor, I was called about 3:00 A.M. by security to come to a dis- turbance on one of the upper floors. The Governor of Pennsylvania was a guest in the hotel and the brothers thought it was a good idea to repeatedly serenade Charles Farrar, Louisiana Tech, enjoys a Grand Chapter Congress with (from left) Richard Featherston, North Carolina-Chapel Hill, Bill Tatum, Southern Mississippi, (Charles), and Bruce Thompson, him! St. Cloud State. Charles first met future Grand President Tatum at a late-fifties regional meeting in Memphis, when they were both students. (continued on page 9)

MARCH 2006/THE DELTASIG OF DELTA SIGMA PI 7 Career Development

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8 MARCH 2006/THE DELTASIG OF DELTA SIGMA PI Memoirs of my Fraternal Years (continued from page 7)

Moving On Like Rider, Ithaca College was locat- ed in similar structures in downtown Ithaca. Students lived in old houses operated by the college. Fire destroyed one of those buildings, killing one of our Fraternity members. The national media tried to demonize us for allowing our members to live under those conditions —until they learned they were actually owned by the college. In 1970, I decided I had reached most of my goals and it was necessary for me to try and advance my professional career. I decided to enroll in the evening MBA program at Miami-Ohio. After completion of only two courses, the evening program was discontinued. While visiting Zeta Phi at Florida Atlantic, I learned of a new Executive MBA program they were planning. After In 1959 Brother Farrar and Don Hill, Minnesota, lived on the second floor of the “brand new”Central attending summer school for three Office building in Oxford, Ohio.They were Field Secretaries, now known as Educational and Leadership years, I received my MBA in 1973. Consultants. I immediately began the search for another career. During a reactivation Express Corporate Travel Division. I uti- “I can truly say some visit to Gamma Delta at Mississippi lized this opportunity for personal travel State, I made a hastily planned trip to using every perk available to me! of the best years of my New Orleans for an interview for the The issue of female membership had life were spent with position of Executive Vice President of just begun when I left Deltasig. Many the Louisiana Realtors Association in accused me of leaving at a critical time. Delta Sigma Pi.” Baton Rouge. I later joined Executive Nothing could have been further from Secretary Ben Wolfenberger, Texas Tech, the truth. The one thing I am absolutely and Grand President Harold Cannon, sure of is that Dr. Kathryn Duffy, when Executive Director Bill Schilling Cal State-Chico, at the American Nevada-Reno, was the first female mem- called me with the news. I told him Association of Collegiate Schools of ber. She was the chapter advisor when there had to be hundreds, even thou- Business meeting at Miami Beach— the chapter was installed and as far as I sands, of members more deserving. He without anyone knowing I was even know continued until her retirement. I would not agree. I was still living in considering a move. do know the Grand Council presented Tampa at the time and could have had Several weeks earlier, while visiting her with a membership certificate that the presentation there. Instead I chose the Mocella’s at their home in Palatine, read “Special Member.” to return to Louisiana Tech for the event, Ill., we had decided to visit Delta Mu at which included 50-yard-line recognition Americas. When we arrived in Mexico Brother Farrar is at the Tech-SMU football game that day! City I proceeded to tell Brother Mocella Honored I can truly say some of the best years of my intentions to leave the Fraternity. I want to take this opportunity to pay of my life were spent with Delta Sigma In 1974 I resigned to become special tribute to Jim Thomson. He Pi. The friendships I made with so many Executive Vice President of the taught me much and was certainly a members will live with me for the rest of Louisiana Realtors Association, a posi- good boss. If I enjoyed any success as an my life. After I was diagnosed with ter- tion I held for 15 years. I later accepted association executive, he helped me pre- minal cancer in the spring of 2005, I the same position with the Greater pare. I will always be grateful to him for received numerous cards and telephone Tampa Association of Realtors. After that. calls from across the country. This retirement from the Realtor Associa- In 2003, I received Deltasig’s Lifetime means so much to have such great tions, I was employed by American Achievement Award. I was shocked Fraternity brothers! L

MARCH 2006/THE DELTASIG OF DELTA SIGMA PI 9 The History of Delta Sigma Pi: 1940 to 1945- The World War II Years by James Prescott, Loyola-Chicago

This is Part 6 of a Centennial Series, DELTASIG began carrying articles on begun in the July ’04 issue. how business was beginning to do its part for the national defense. America s the 1930s came to a close, the would soon become the “arsenal of Great Depression was beginning democracy,”and with the huge industrial A to show signs of coming to an end. engine we had built and would have to But with a new war in Europe and a war build even greater, we still felt complete- in China that had already been going on ly protected by our surrounding oceans for several years, America was increas- and friendly neighbors to our North and ingly fearful our involvement would South. And so our magazine also contin- become an eventuality. It was becoming full operation, the Central Office was ued to carry traditional articles of busi- not a matter of “if,” but a matter of considering an expansion of services, but ness success and chapter activities. There “when.”When the answer finally came, more and more alumni were enlisting in was the hope, all across the country, that it was from a different part of the world the “armed services.” Conscription was war could be averted. And plans were and initially meant war with Japan, not not far off. The DELTASIG magazine well under way for the 14th Grand Germany. continued to be published and the Chapter Congress in September of 1942. Delta Sigma Pi was operating in near Alumni Placing Service continued in These plans, and many others, would normal mode in 1940. Chapters were in operation. But by March 1941, The soon come to a quick halt.

More than 1,000 Deltasigs served in World War II. As the cover of the November 1942 issue of The Deltasig reflects,“V”for Victory was on the minds of the nation.This issue was primarily devoted to keeping members in service informed of what their brothers-in-arms were doing, where they were located, and supplying them with news from the States.

10 MARCH 2006/THE DELTASIG OF DELTA SIGMA PI The May 1942 edition of The Deltasig reported new chapters at Rutgers (prominent Fraternity officers and charter members shown above) and Kent State (undergraduate chapter members shown below). Eventually, the draft or enlistment took too many members to allow normal operations of chapters.

The Effects of the War on Delta Sigma Pi Americans awoke early Sunday morning, December 7, 1941, to the news of the attack on Pearl Harbor. Most did not even know where Pearl Harbor was. With war finally here, things began to change and quickly. The first listing of Deltasigs in military service was pub- lished in the January 1942 edition of The DELTASIG. This edition also carried an advertisement to buy Savings Bonds, The May 1942 edition of The by the end of the war, nearly 4,000 of which would soon be re-named “War DELTASIG reported on the installation them Deltasigs, most chapters had to Bonds.”The Executive Committee had of two new chapters—Beta Pi at Kent fully or partly suspend operations. also approved the purchase of a “signifi- State and Beta Rho at Rutgers. Many In spite of all the shortages that cant” amount of Savings Bonds. More chapters across the country continued to year, 11 chapters were able to continue actions were soon to follow. operate normally, until the draft or operating and 130 new members were In the Grand President’s article in the enlistment took too many of their mem- initiated. By 1946, restrictions had March 1942 edition of The DELTASIG, bers. The Grand Council (Board of been lifted and the Central Office Grand President John McKewen Directors) did meet virtually non-stop quickly resumed full operation. That announced the cancellation of from August 14–16, 1942 in Chicago. same year, 37 active chapters September’s Grand Chapter Congress. This is listed as a Grand Chapter answered the chapter roll and more He said it may even be considered Congress, although all decisions were were soon to follow. No record was “unpatriotic” to go ahead with the made by the Grand Council. The compiled to show how many Deltasigs event—considering the rationing of January 1943 edition of The DELTASIG lost their lives, but it is likely that automobile tires and the expected was the final one until 1946 when full many made the supreme sacrifice. rationing of gasoline and restriction on Fraternity services could resume. Congress passed the GI bill in the late travel. Soon, Ration Books would be Another Grand Council meeting was 1940s, causing a massive influx of vet- issued for sugar, butter, coffee and beef. held August 25–26, 1945 in Chicago and erans to colleges all over the U.S. The The DELTASIG also announced the was considered to be a Grand Chapter stage was set for one of the largest establishment of war services for our Congress. From 1942 through the end of periods of growth in Greek history. L alumni in uniform. Initially this would the war, in order to preserve Fraternity include a listing in the magazine of assets, Gig Wright virtually shut down When the Centennial Series brothers in uniform and sharing the the Central Office and took part-time continues—Delta Sigma Pi experi- activities of those in uniform stationed employment with an optical company. ences another growth spurt, followed across the country. With nearly 10 million men in uniform by fears of another war.

MARCH 2006/THE DELTASIG OF DELTA SIGMA PI 11 A representative from Home Depot made an impromptu presentation to a group of Charlotte LEAD attendees. The company was holding internal meetings at the hotel, revolving around similar topics such as networking and motivation. A Successful 2005 LEAD School Season Wraps! More than 1,300 brothers were treated to fantastic speakers, motivational sessions and more!

ith events held in Philadelphia, Omaha, Dallas, Charlotte and Colorado Springs, over 1300 brothers were treated to fantastic W speakers, motivational sessions, inspiring community service events and fundraisers—and lots of fun! Philadelphia and Dallas capitalized on the popular poker trend with Casino Night and a Texas Hold ’Em tournament (respectively) held on Friday night. All donations went to hurricane relief—a common response from many chapters. Omaha and Colorado Springs utilized the services of new program partner The Money Game! (to find out how to bring The Money Game! to your campus, contact National Financial Educators at 866-850-3657, or visit their web site at www.nationalfinan- cialeducators.com.). Omaha also featured the honorary initiation of Kim Kromberg,Vince Shoemaker and Kristine Bowman (see picture at left). Charlotte brought in home improvement giant Home Depot for a It was cause for celebration at the Omaha LEAD when Vince motivating and well-attended session (see picture above). Shoemaker (back row, left), Northern Colorado, Kim Kromberg Overall, the 2005 LEAD School season was a success, with high (front row, middle), Nebraska-Lincoln, and Kristine Bowman (front row, right), Nebraska-Lincoln, were made honorary attendance at each event. Join us at one of the LEAD Schools in the initiates in Delta Sigma Pi. Welcoming them to the Fraternity fall where brothers will travel to Harrisburg, Louisville, Indianapolis, were spouses, and fellow brothers, Sandy Shoemaker (front row, Phoenix and Baton Rouge! Visit www.dspnet.org for details on hotel left), Missouri State, Past Grand President Norm Kromberg (back row, middle), Nebraska-Lincoln, and Marc Bowman rates and locations, reservation policies, and event prices. See you (back row, right), Nebraska-Lincoln. there! L

12 MARCH 2006/THE DELTASIG OF DELTA SIGMA PI Between sessions at the Omaha LEAD, brothers get together and share what Grand President Mitch Simmons experiences the “Wild, Wild West”of they’ve learned throughout the day. LEAD events provide a great opportunity to the Western Province where he is greeted with their “token of apprecia- return to your chapter/workplace reenergized and full of new ways to motivate tion”for being a part of the Colorado Springs LEAD. Western Provincial others and continue the learning process. Vice President Chuck Brown is at left.

Mardi Gras came early to Dallas as South Even Grand President Mitch Simmons (front row, far left) learned a thing or two from the sessions at Central Provincial Vice President Jeff Gallentine, the Colorado Springs LEAD. Topics covered included networking, motivation, chapter operations and and fellow brothers, get excited for the Centennial recruitment. Congress, planned for New Orleans! Casino night was a hit in Philadelphia where brothers got the chance to show off their skills at the tables. Here, Leadership Foundation Chairman and President Greg Howell (sitting on right side of table) tests his luck at Texas Hold ’Em.

ABOVE: Arlington Area Lone Star Alumni Chapter President Paul Brodie, Texas Arlington, helped organize a food drive at the Dallas LEAD. Community service events, becoming more common at LEAD Schools, are a great way to raise money and foster brotherhood.

LEFT: Philadelphia LEAD attendees were treated to an afternoon of Deltasig history with Jim Jacobs, Albany, son of founder Harold Jacobs. Jim’s wife, Julia, Siena, also joined in on the session providing a lively recollection of her fraternal years.

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Albany/Zeta Psi Dr. William Danko, marketing professor and Zeta Psi faculty initi- ate, gave a lecture on his best selling novel The Millionaire Next Door.In his lecture, he described the million- aire next door and how to achieve that status. He also shared the seven factors allowing someone to become wealthy. Finally, he dis- cussed personal best practices for investment and how to live well. At the end of the lecture, we gave away a signed copy of his book to an audience member. After the lecture, he signed copies of his book for sev- eral brothers and pledges.— Elizabeth Feldkamp Bowling Green State/ Theta Pi In the fall, carloads of brothers headed to Cedar Point amusement park in Sandusky to work the 11 brothers from WISCONSIN-MILWAUKEE and 24 from MARQUETTE team up to participate in the Briggs & “Halloweekends,” where we helped Al’s Run/Walk benefiting the Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin. spook guests at the haunted attrac- tions. The fundraiser was extremely is home to her relatives and friends. recognized expert on modern acad- our lives in the future. The event successful and worth all the hard A local Indian/Pakistani restaurant, emic racism, led the discussion. was enjoyed by the 40 brothers who work! Next, our chapter sponsored a Kabab and Curry, agreed to help —Misty Hill attended. We look forward to an Teeter-Totter-a-Thon to benefit the raise money for this cause by charg- exciting spring semester!—Ben American Diabetes Association. George Washington/ ing a discount rate for a buffet din- Xi Rho Trajtenberg Brothers teeter-tottered for 48 hours ner. Our chapter charged a price of straight, raising over $500 in dona- We enjoyed the fall semester and James Madison/ $10 per dinner with half of the pro- Iota Kappa tions. The return of the Teeter- ceeds going toward the restaurant were involved in several profession- Totter-a-Thon, an old Theta Pi tradi- and the other for the victims. Over al events, one of which attained This was our 14th year of our tion, is anticipated next fall. We also 80 people attended and our chapter coverage in the school newspaper. See-Saw-A-Thon. For 168 continu- enjoyed another successful Fall raised over $600! —Chris Sikorski On November 9, former Republican ous hours, we see-sawed in honor Formal, held this year in Chicago. A Congressman Jim Greenwood of fallen brother Michael Matthew great time was had by all!—Emily Ferris State/Delta Rho spoke to our chapter about corpo- Brown—money raised went to the Bonath Akon Udoroh, Latasha Perkins rate scandals and biotechnology. Michael Matthew Brown Scholar- and Misty Hill represented Deltasig Greenwood, who chaired the House ship Fund. Brother Brown was a Buffalo/Alpha Kappa in a Greek Expo held at Rankin subcommittee that investigated sev- student at James Madison who lost In November, we wanted to help Center’s Dome Room. We also eral recent big scandals in the news, a long battle with cancer, January 3, the victims of the earthquake in sponsored a discussion about the offered insight into the reasons 1992. He was an active brother, out- Pakistan, so Nazish Shah coordinat- Institute for the Study of Academic companies lie and the inherent dan- standing scholar and an active force ed a dinner. She was compelled to Racism (ISAR) where Dr. Barry gers of doing so. The former con- in the university community. He help in any way she could because Mehler, a professor of humanities at gressman ended by explaining the stands today as a symbol of the the area affected by the earthquake Ferris State and an internationally potential that biotechnology has for ideal brother, friend, and communi- ty member. To ensure the legacy of Michael continues, we established a scholarship fund in his name. The scholarship is awarded annually to a qualified student in the College of Business who exemplifies Michael’s incredible spirit and ideals. It is an esteemed opportunity to be able to acknowledge him, his presence in our chapter, and his pursuit of noble ideas—not once a year through the See-Saw-A-Thon, but through our daily actions as brothers of Delta Sigma Pi.—Lauren CALIFORNIA-DAVIS brothers meet chef Martin Yan (master of Asian cuisine and host of “Martin Yan Quick & Krygowski Easy”) during a professional event where he spoke about entrepreneurship.

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Nebraska-Omaha/ Gamma Eta A week before Halloween, we held a Candy Corn Count raffle. A jar was filled with candy corn and tickets were sold to guess how many pieces were in the jar. The winner received tickets to a haunted house.—Adela Kubickova New Jersey/Mu Omega We know how to mix the right amount of business with pleasure to get us prepared for the real world— and have some fun in the process! Thanks to our phenomenal Vice President-Professional Activities Cono Sanseverino, we planned more professional events than ever before. Recruiters from Johnson and Johnson, New York Life, and NVR from the marketing department, to Deltasigs from ROCKHURST celebrate their fall initiation. Inc. came to share their experiences discuss golf etiquette. The presenta- and offer information about intern- tion was enlightening as many ships and full-time opportunities at brothers did not realize the impor- their companies. They also provided tance of golf outings in the business useful advice about how to put your world. Afterwards, brothers applied best foot forward and land the per- what they learned and played a fect job. We also had a visit by Greg round of golf. Coleman, assistant general manager We have a lot of exciting new of the Trenton Thunder, to show plans for next semester, including how a business degree can lead to a collaborating with other organiza- very exciting career in the sports tions to host various speakers and world. This was followed by a tour having a silent auction for Family of the United States Mint in Weekend in April to raise money for Philadelphia, where we had a Relay for Life.—Stephanie Lee chance to see the craftsmanship required in the minting process. San Diego/Lambda Pi Even more exciting, our chapter We’ve kept busy with several toured Madison Square Garden. The professional and community service all-access tour allowed brothers to events. Last year, our Spring pledge get a look at the inner workings of class adopted the Torrey Pines State one of the most well-known arenas Beach through the “I Love A Clean in the world.—Kathryn Wells San Diego” program. In order to SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPI brothers celebrate Founders’ Day with a chapter continue our promise to keep the Northern Illinois/Eta Mu BBQ. Pictured here: Phil Shows, Justin Deck, Les-leigh Friedmann, and beach clean, we cleaned this beach Fall was filled with lots of fun and Geetu Gosain. on Make A Difference Day. new events for Eta Mu. We began Each year the university puts on the year honoring Past Grand a trick-or-treat carnival, providing a President (and Eta Mu alumni) safe place for children to trick-or- Kathy Jahnke with a brick in front of treat and enjoy Halloween. Our the new Barsema Alumni Center. At chapter participated by creating a Grand Chapter Congress, Brother booth for the carnival portion of the Victoria Bayona presented her with event called The Curse of the Black a chapter composite, which she was Pearl. It was a hit with the children, part of, as well as certification indi- with over 200 in attendance! cating the presence of her brick. Additionally, we held a blood drive We had our annual highway with the Red Cross—always a good cleanup at the beginning of the organization to support as the semester and held our first campus Fraternity’s national community cleanup in October. Additionally, we service initiative. collected clothes to be donated to On a professional level, some of local shelters to help with the winter our brothers recently attended the season. We also hosted golf profes- Association for Corporate Growth sional Professor Dan Weilbaker ROGER WILLIAMS brothers celebrate Founders’ Day with a day of bowling.

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breakfast where they listened to successful business owners talk about how they created their com- panies. The breakfast also provided Old and new brothers from MERCER get acquainted following their initiation ceremony. excellent networking opportunities for the brothers. We also hosted speakers during recruitment and began training for Junior Achievement, where we will be able to tutor kids in the community. —Sarah Fuller Winona State/ Kappa Upsilon We have been recognized by the community as truly exemplifying the meaning of brotherhood. For me, it’s the smiles from my brothers as I walk up the steps of our College of Business or the relationships I have built with them outside of Fraternity events. But even more so, itís the relationship that the Fraternity has kept with a chapter founder Mark Dorn, who was the banquet speaker at our fall 2005 ini- tiation ceremony. On the many weekends our alumni, like Mark, come to visit Winona, we are reminded of the relationships we have formed, and the friendships we will have in the years to come. Recently, some brothers and NORTHERN ILLINOIS brothers gather for a chilly, yet productive, campus cleanup. pledges went to Central Elementary in Winona and gave a brief summa- ry about the War in Iraq and what our soldiers are doing there. We then discussed the true meaning of Thanksgiving and being thankful by making “Thank You”cards to send to soldiers overseas. The kids were amazing and really had an impres- sive grasp about what’s going on. The messages in the cards were so touching, and the teaching staff was very helpful and appreciative. It was a great morning that served an even After attending the Charlotte LEAD School, brothers from OHIO STATE, DAYTON, AKRON and the PITTSBURGH greater purpose.—Michelle Fischer Alumni Chapter celebrate good food and brotherhood at a Japanese steakhouse in Charlotte.

16 MARCH 2006/THE DELTASIG OF DELTA SIGMA PI On Campus Deltasigs Are Making a Difference! Make A Difference Day was October 22. See how some chapters participated in this national day of service.

Ball State/Epsilon Xi Our program, “Suit Up for Success” was co-hosted by Delta Sigma Pi and Golden Key. We held a series of professional workshops for underprivileged women seek- ing employment. Professional vol- unteers taught these women valu- able business skills needed to get a decent job, including how to write a résumé and dress professionally. Donations were also collected to provide business suits and other professional attire for the women to take home after the workshop. —Jayme Winebrenner CAL STATE-SACRAMENTO brothers helped their on-campus Childcare Center with its Fall Harvest Fair Celebration.They provided Pacific Coast and South Pacific Regions 110 pumpkins, personally selected at a local pumpkin patch, to give to Chapters throughout Southern California came together to aid underserved the kids to take home. In addition, brothers played with the children children by volunteering at Santa Claus, Incorporated of Greater San and staffed game booths. Bernardino. This was the second event held by Deltasigs for this special orga- nization. Brothers from California-Riverside, Redlands, Cal State-Long Beach, Cal State-Fullerton, and the Inland Empire Alumni Chapter (IEAC) participat- ed in the event, representing the South Pacific and Pacific Coast regions. Deltasigs displayed their capacity for hard work, creativity, and an on-going commitment to community service. Activities included repairing a section of wrought iron fence knocked down by a car, painting a 50-foot length of the fence, moving large piles of dirt to level a section of ground, painting wooden toy carriers with colorful designs, sorting clothing, and packaging childrenís backpacks with school supplies. Patti La Marr, IEAC president and former National Community Service Chair, said she “was impressed with the hard work done by Deltasigs”who came out in force on Make A Difference Day. Santa Claus, Incorporated has been pursuing its mission to aid underserved children since 1952. They provide clothing, toys, and books to families during the early part of December. Corla Coles, president of the organization, said the participation of Delta Sigma Pi “made a huge difference. The students were polite, eager to work and did a fantastic job at whatever they were asked to do. I and 11,000 children are grateful for their contribution.”Deltasigs comprised a substantial majority of the volunteers that participated in this event, which was open to the public.—Anthony Gulino, vice president/webmaster of Inland Empire Alumni Chapter At the Colorado Springs LEAD School, the Western Province held its Winona State/Kappa Upsilon second annual “Make a Difference, Make a Drop”event, raising $100 Since 1991, we’ve consistently taken part in highway clean-ups with our for the Red Cross Hurricane Relief Fund. Each participating chapter local Adopt-A-Highway program throughout the year—so we decided it was was allowed to decorate a bag to best attract “drops”(a penny was fitting to take part in a clean-up on Make A Difference Day. Our adopted worth a point, silver coins were worth negative five points and any highway strip is a main highway that enters/exits Winona. We’d like people to greenbacks were worth negative 100 points). In addition to raising see the Winona community cares about their town and likes to present it well. funds for hurricane relief, the chapters also competed for a free regis- It’s a great feeling to be involved in your community and help give something tration to the upcoming Western Provincial Conference. Exceeding all back. Our chapter is truly dedicated to the Adopt-A-Highway program and the other chapters in positive points, host chapter Mu Chi (Colorado- plans to stay active in it for years to come. —Heather Lindner Colorado Springs) was the winner.

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Brothers from CALIFORNIA-RIVERSIDE, REDLANDS, CAL STATE-LONG BEACH, CAL STATE-FULLERTON, and the INLAND EMPIRE Alumni Chapter came together to aid underserved children by volunteering at Santa Claus, Incorporated of Greater San Bernardino. Deltasigs Are Making a Difference! The following also took part in Make A Difference Day events. We thank all for their participation! Bowling Green State Nebraska-Omaha California-San Diego New Mexico State Cal State-Sacramento North Florida Drake Northern Arizona Ferris State Pacific Georgia Southern Penn State-Behrend Georgia State Pennsylvania Houston Philadelphia Alumni Chapter Indiana-Purdue at Indianapolis Pittsburgh Inland Empire Alumni Chapter St. Joseph’s Iowa State St. Louis Kennesaw State San Diego Kent State San Francisco Longwood South Florida Louisiana-Lafayette Syracuse Lynchburg Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Massachusetts Texas A&M-Kingsville Miami-Florida Texas-Arlington Miami-Ohio Troy State Michigan State Wayne State-Michigan Minnesota Wayne State-Nebraska Minnesota State West Palm Beach Alumni Chapter Missouri-Columbia Western Illinois Missouri-Kansas City Central Office of Delta Sigma Pi Missouri-St. Louis

18 MARCH 2006/THE DELTASIG OF DELTA SIGMA PI Beyond Campus “Beyond Campus” provides opportunities for alumni chapters and brothers 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.

To get in the Halloween spirit, ORANGE COUNTY alumni brothers scare away hunger with their annual Halloween Bash. (Story on members of the WEST PALM page 20) BEACH (WPB) Alumni Chapter, in conjunction with the Baltimore Scholars Fund, as this year’s charita- things and be honest; I-Insight from Kiwanis Club of Flagler Sunrise, On November 10, over 180 people ble organization. At the conclusion people and good books; N-Be nice hosted a haunted house and attended the Baltimore Alumni of Dr. Carson’s presentation, we to all people; K-Knowledge . . . movie matinee to raise money Chapter Business Person of the Year presented him with a check in the Recognize as the key to living; B- for hurricane relief.The event Award, and to hear our recipient amount of $675. Dr. Carson spoke Books . . . Read them actively; I-In was a huge success, raising more speak at the Ginder Lecture Series. on the “Business of Doing Good” Depth learning skills . . . Develop than $4,000 in donations. In It was an amazing event that left and shared his philosophy of living: Them; G-God . . . Never get too big for addition, a blood drive was held everyone in attendance uplifted and THINK BIG. In short this stands for: Him. We also enjoyed our 5th before the festivities with 13 energized. We chose Dr. Benjamin T-Talents/time . . . Recognize them as Annual Get Re(Aquainted) Cookout pints collected for the Palm Carson’s foundation, The Carson gifts from God; H-Hope for good at the home of Brother McMillan— Beach Blood Bank. Speaking of one of our most successful cookouts blood, Deltasig vampires Grand yet! —Bryan McMillan, Johns President Mitch Simmons (left) Hopkins and WPB alumni chapter mem- Hawaii ber David Ross give a frightfully We attended the Hawaii colle- good performance, along with giate chapter’s “Meet the Chapter many others—all for a good Night”and initiation. We also assist- cause! ed in the Ironman Triathlon in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii. Everyone activities for our chapter included a enjoyed our International Food swanky “Meet the Class of 2006” Night, where guests sampled exotic mixer downtown, the newly- foods from different countries and launched “Adopt a VP-Alumni local Hawaiian favorites. Our guest Relations” program, and of course, from Thailand won the most origi- more monthly Traffic Stops (happy nal costume contest. We wish every- hours) around Los Angeles. If you one a Mele Kalikimaka and a are living in or are new to the Los Hauoli Makahiki Hou! —Clayton Angeles area and are interested in Chong, Miami-Ohio joining a fun and dedicated group of A Founders’ Day lunch was hosted by the NEW YORK Alumni Los Angeles alumni, take a test drive at our web Chapter, with special guests Brothers Jim and Julia Jacobs, in New York site (www.deltasigalert.com) and sign City—where it all began 98 years ago. Jim shared many stories about In February, we hosted our 25th up for our e-newsletter, The conversations he had with his dad, Founder Harold Valentine Jacobs. Annual Golf Classic (who says you Deltasigalert. —Alumni Chapter Pictured (from left): New York City Alumni Chapter President Frank have to start at “1st”), kicking off the President Rochelle Siegrist, Cal State- Yazdi, Julia Jacobs, Jim Jacobs and Eastern Regional Vice President 2006 Western LEAD Provincial Long Beach Kathy Lazo-Thompson. Conference in Anaheim. Other (continued)

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At a ceremony hosted by the PHOENIX THUNDERBIRD Alumni Chapter, many Helmet recipients were honored. Back row (from left): Paula Schlacter, Silver Helmet Recipient John Schlacter, Arizona State, Golden Helmet Recipient Bill Leonard, Arizona State, Norma Jeanne Leonard, Arizona State, Joyce Baum, Silver Helmet Recipient Bruce Baum, Cal State-Hayward, Western Provincial Vice President Chuck Brown and Desert Mountain Regional Vice President Justin Cranmer. Front row (from left): Chicago Alumni Chapter President Joe Ward, Gamma Omega (Arizona State) Advisor Joseph Behrens, Undergraduate Dean of W. P. Carey School of Lewis, was on hand to congratulate Past Grand Business Kay Faris, 2005 National Collegian of the Year and Phoenix Thunderbird Alumni Chapter President, and fellow Chicago resident, Kathy President Dave Glanzrock, Heather Baum, Arizona State, and Past Grand President Kathy Jahnke. Jahnke as she received her Silver Helmet.

Congratulations to the following Golden Congratulations to the following Helmet recipient, honored for 50 years Silver Helmet recipients, honored for of service to Delta Sigma Pi: 25 years of service to Delta Sigma Pi: 50William Leonard, Arizona State, was initiat- 25Bruce Baum, Cal State-Hayward, is a life member of Deltasig, a member of ed in 1956 and has been serving the Fraternity the Phoenix-Thunderbird Alumni Chapter and lives in Mesa, Ariz. with wife, ever since. He was a district director from 1979 Joyce. to 1981, and Intermountain regional director Kathy Jahnke, Northern Illinois, currently serves Deltasig as Past Grand and member of Deltasig’s Board of Directors President,Voting Trustee of the Leadership Foundation and National Chair of from 1981 to 1985. Brother Leonard was a char- the Nominations Committee. Brother Jahnke previously served the Fraternity ter member of the Phoenix-Thunderbird as district director for the Chicago Alumni Chapter, Great Lakes Regional Alumni Chapter and has served as its presi- Director, Mid-American Provincial Vice President and Grand President. dent, vice president, secretary and treasurer. Professionally, she is vice president-client services with Printing Arts in Additionally, he was instrumental in forming Broadview, Ill. Brother Jahnke is a member of the Chicago Alumni Chapter. the Sun City-Roadrunner Alumni Chapter. Bill Leonard Dr. John Schlacter, Arizona State, has taught students at Arizona State’s Also, Brother Leonard served as a member of W. P. Carey School of Business since 1969. John, a favorite professor of many, Deltasig’s Executive Committee from 1982 to 1985 and as chairman of the has had several of his works published, most currently: “Motivating Bylaws and Review committee. Employees to Act Ethically: An Expectancy Theory Approach,” Journal of Professionally, Bill has been a certified public accountant since 1960, and a Business Ethics (1999) and “Training Differences Between Services and Goods certified financial planner since 1990. Brother Leonard has served in various Firms: Impact on Performance, Satisfaction, and Commitment,” Journal of civic activities, including the Phoenix Bond Committee, the Phoenix Education Customer Service in Marketing and Management (1996). Dr. Schlacter is one of Committee, the Financial Executives Institute and the Rotary Club. In 1990, he only two faculty members in Arizona’s School of Business to have pledged received Delta Sigma Pi’s Lifetime Achievement Award. He lives in Phoenix Deltasig as collegians. Brother Schlacter is a member of the Phoenix- with wife, Norma Jeanne, a fellow Arizona State brother. Thunderbird Alumni Chapter.

(continued from page 19) Walk Los Angeles. This remarkable West Los Angeles to Hollywood. than $400 to support the American Orange County event helped raise over $3.2 million Additionally, we raised $2,000 Red Cross’s hurricane relief efforts. to support the work of AIDS Project toward the cause! The following —Grace Kangdani, Cal State-Fullerton In October, we exemplified “fur- Los Angeles and other AIDS service weekend, we celebrated Halloween thering a higher standard of welfare organizations across Los Angeles with more than the regular “trick-or- Send articles and pictures to: for the community” by participating Assistant Director of Communications County. Despite the mild showers, treat” and costume party—we in various fundraising events for Delta Sigma Pi, 330 S. Campus Ave. we had a lot of fun and successfully “scared hunger away” by hosting a charitable causes. We joined 26,000 Oxford, OH 45056 completed the six mile walk through Halloween bash and raising more email: [email protected] walkers in the 21st Annual AIDS

20 MARCH 2006/THE DELTASIG OF DELTA SIGMA PI Leadership Profiles Get to Know Your National Committee Chairs! Serving you as chairs of Deltasig’s national committees are Alumni Development Chair Katie Koch, Eastern Illinois, Finance Chair Joelle Berlat, Houston, Nominations Chair Kathy Jahnke, Northern Illinois, Organizational Development Chair Mark Chiacchiari, Pennsylvania, Scholastic Development & Awards Chair James “Duckie” Webb, Houston, and the brothers profiled below. Profiles of the remaining national committee chairs will appear in a future issue of The DELTASIG.

Heather Ferguson,Tampa Randy Hultz,Truman State Liz Negrotti, Penn State-State College Brian Krippner,Truman State

Centennial Co-Chair with wedding details. Community Service Chair L She describes Deltasig in Heather Ferguson, Tampa, is a There were a few people Liz Negrotti, Penn State- one word: Bonds Golden Council member who surprised that day!” State College, also serves previously served Deltasig as L In her free time, she and Delta Sigma Pi as vice presi- Professional Development district director for Florida Ryan love visiting Disney dent of the Philadelphia Chair Brian Krippner, International and South World. “We’d live there if Alumni Chapter—she’s Truman State, previously Atlantic regional director. She we could!” previously served as secretary served Deltasig as district also served on the Central and president. She’s also director for Truman State, Office staff as executive vice Centennial Co-Chair Randy served as district director for Washburn, and the Kansas president of the Leadership Hultz, Truman State, also the Philadelphia and New City Alumni Chapter. Brother Foundation. Brother Ferguson serves Delta Sigma Pi as a Jersey chapters. Brother Krippner, a 2007 Centennial lives in Royal Palm Beach, Fla. trustee of the Leadership Negrotti lives in Newtown Society member, lives in with husband, Dean, Georgia Foundation. Brother Hultz, a Square, Pa. where she is a St. Louis with wife, and State, and son, Ryan. She is Past Grand President, Silver consultant with IBM Business fellow Truman State brother, vice president and director of Helmet recipient and Golden Consulting Services. She is Ame, and daughter Lauren training with Fidelity Federal Council member, lives in engaged to Philadelphia where he is vice president of Bank & Trust in West Palm Springfield, Mo. where he is Alumni Chapter President UMB Bank, N.A. Beach. director of career development Tom Calloway, Penn State- with BKD, LLP. Behrend. FUN FACTS: FUN FACTS: L He describes Deltasig in L Not only is her husband a FUN FACTS: FUN FACTS: one word: life-changing. fellow brother, so is her L In his free time, he enjoys L Favorite Deltasig memory: “My whole universe is sister (Amy Crumpton, traveling with friends. “This past LEAD School different because I’m a Tampa)! L His favorite Deltasig in Philadelphia. We started Deltasig.” L Favorite Deltasig memory: memory is a tie between with a fabulous casino L He loves a wide variety of “My engagement his 1st Grand Chapter night and ended closing music—everything from announcement. Although Congress and the initiation session with Tom propos- rock and blues to new age Dean and I were both on of his younger brother, ing to me in front of and funk. He’s a huge the Central Office staff (he and fellow Truman State everyone!” RUSH fan and SIRIUS was director of education- initiate, Robby. L What recent movies are radio junkie. al services), nobody knew L What lesson has Deltasig her favorites? Harry Potter L One possession he can’t we were dating until our taught him? “Everyone and The Chronicles of live without? His day email engagement can contribute and have a Narnia planner. announcement complete positive impact on others.”

MARCH 2006/THE DELTASIG OF DELTA SIGMA PI 21 Leading with Integrity by Dave Glanzrock, 2005 National Collegian of the Year

At last year’s Grand Chapter Congress in Orlando, a group of National Collegians of the Year (COY) gathered for a historic photo. Ironically, the meeting took place at the hotel’s Koi pond! Gathered were, (back row, from left): Gus Schram (’76), McNeese State, Chris Robinett (’89), Nebraska-Lincoln, Rich Foster (’97), Central Missouri State, Dawn Libbert Klinger (’98), Central Missouri State, Mark Chiacchiari (’99), Pennsylvania, and Missy Ekern (’00), St.Thomas. Front row, from left: Brandon Trease (’01), Wayne State-Nebraska, Kevin McLean (’02), Drake, Jason Griffiths (’03), Penn State- Behrend, Stephanie Menio (’04), Pittsburgh, and Dave Glanzrock (’05), Arizona State.

Back In December, as I was struggling with what to share with you in this article, I was sit- ting at Arizona State’s convocation, listening to one of our brother’s, Kirsten Mize, give the commencement address. Kirsten spoke of many things . . . moving on, moving up, moving out, and entering the real world. But there was one thing she spoke about with such passion it inspired me to write to all brothers about it. That one thing is integrity. Integrity.To me, this is the foundation of another term that, as Deltasigs, we all hold close to our hearts ...character. As I write this, I have been in the “real world”now for about five Will YOU Lead months, and there is only one truth about character and integrity I have been able to decipher. with Integrity? If all businesspeople conducted themselves as Deltasigs do, we would not require lawyers, and business would be done with a simple handshake. Delta Sigma Pi encourages The last time I had the opportunity to address you, I spoke to you about the necessity to you to remain involved for make a fundamental change in the way individuals, corporations, and this country does busi- life in a way that suits you best: ness. Brothers, we have the opportunity to change the environment we are faced with every day serve as a District Director, of our lives. It does not matter if a person is a Deltasig, what matters is that we continue to lead a national committee member, in our respective professions, lead by example, and most of all lead with integrity. an Alumni Chapter member, The only way we can predict the future is to create it. Each of us has the opportunity to or donate to the Leadership make a change, leave a legacy, and most importantly, impact that one person’s life that will in turn impact another. The greatest way to insure the prosperity of our Fraternity and its ideals is Foundation. to make sure we live the purpose, lead with integrity, and share our ideals of responsible and Visit www.dspnet.org and ethical business practices. start your involvement On another note, our goal of having 2007 brothers at our Centennial Celebration is still today! very much achievable. We know three things.There will be a Congress, it will be in August, and it will be the biggest and best one yet! Until next time, my phone is always on, my door is always open, and I am here to serve you! Fraternally,

Dave Glanzrock 2005 Collegian of the Year

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Amber Briggs, Angelo State, is a staff accountant with the Radiology Cal State-Sacramento Brother Founds First Day Forward Associates of San Antonio, P.A. in San Antonio. Recent Epsilon Phi graduate Michelle Wolting, along with her sister Alicia Livesay and her mother Elizabeth Joe (Nick) Bryant , Angelo State, Wolting, founded First Day Forward in December of 2004. This organization helps disadvantaged children by help- is an account executive with Textron ing parents provide their children with the necessary tools for the school year. Financial in Alpharetta, Ga. With the support of community members and other schools in the area, First Day Forward “adopts” Title-1 ele- Kenneth Darlin, Angelo State,is an assistant controller with mentary school classrooms, which have over 50% of their students on the free-lunch program. On the first day of Armstrong World Industries in each school year, each student has a brand new backpack full of new school supplies waiting on their chair. First Center,Texas. Day Forward’s mission is to generate enthusiasm for education in hopes this excitement will transfer to all aspects of David Herreman, Angelo State,is the childís life and motivate them to continue with their educational careers. a quality certification specialist with In October, First Day Forward sent their Perot Systems in Plano,Texas. entire inventory of backpacks and school Robert McEver, Angelo State, is a supplies to the young victims of Hurricane realtor/broker with McEver Katrina. Fundraising efforts continue and the Properties in San Antonio. more donations received, the more class- Robert Reynolds, Angelo State,is rooms First Day Forward will “adopt” for the an assistant professor of aerospace studies with the United States Air 2006–07 school year. Visit www.firstdayfor- Force in San Angelo,Texas. ward.org for more information, or to make Elizabeth Johnson, Arizona a donation. 100% of all donations go State, is a realtor with West USA directly toward the program. Realty in Mesa, Ariz. Brother Wolting hopes she can make a Jonathan Schwartz, Arizona career out of First Day Forward. She credits State, is a commercial real estate her major in marketing and strategic man- broker with The Staubach Company agement, and her involvement in Deltasig, in Phoenix. with helping her accomplish her goal of co- Michael Stephen Ruiz, Baylor, founding her own company. L is an information security specialist with Verizon Information Services (SuperPages.com) in Dallas. First Day Forward co-founders Michelle Cindy Ceja, Cal Sate-Fresno,is Wolting, Cal State-Sacramento, and her an internal sales coordinator with sister Alicia Livesay (left) get ready to bright- Vulcan Material in Fresno, Calif. en the days of some students at Crestmont Patrick Bonfrisco, Cal State- Elementary School in Roseville, Calif. This program supports underprivileged children Fullerton, is a recruiting coordinator by providing them with necessary school with HomeLoanCenter.com/Lending supplies. Tree Loans.com in Irvine, Calif. Shawn McCoy, Cal State- Fullerton, is in program manage- ment with Microsoft in Redmond, U. S. Air Force in Ellsworth, S.D. Robert Glasser, Connecticut, is a Katherine Morgan, East Wash. Inambao Lifanu, Cal State- director in the litigation and fraud Tennessee State, is a revenue agent Jonathan Watts, Cal State- Sacramento, is an Apple care special- investigation practice with BDO with the IRS in Palm Springs, Calif. Fullerton, is an operations manager ist with Apple Computer in Elk Seidman, LLP in New York. Ted Stalets, Eastern Illinois, is a with Boeing Company in Huntsville, Grove, Calif. Reina Smith, Dayton, is a tax district manager with North Ala. James Frederick, Central accountant with Deloitte and American Music in Brentwood, Penni Darling James, Cal State- Missouri State, is a senior treasury Touche in Philadelphia. Tenn. Northridge, is an information tech- analyst with American Electric Ethan Nussbaum, DePaul, is a Deborah Bossi, Evansville, is a nology project manager with the Power Company, Inc. in Columbus, senior accountant with Stericycle, manager of retail operations with Client Relationship Management Ohio. Inc. in Lake Forest, Ill. AAA of Missouri in St. Louis. Services division of Bank of America Michael Latkovic, Cincinnati,is Jodi Johnston, Drake, is in audit Julia Roderique, George in Dallas. a senior consultant-weapon systems and enterprise risk services with Washington, is an associate account Jennifer Hopkins, Cal State- logistics with BearingPoint in Deloitte & Touche in Seattle. Sacramento, is a crew chief with the Dayton, Ohio. (continued)

MARCH 2006/THE DELTASIG OF DELTA SIGMA PI 23 Press Releases director with Williams Whittle Associates in Alexandria,Va. California-Davis Professor “Thrives” in Economics Whitney Corbett, Georgetown, is a financial advisor with Ameriprise by Lauren Montgomery, Miami-Ohio Financial in Los Angeles. Tara Springfield, Georgia College What is the first thing that comes to mind when you hear “economics”? & State, is a senior staff accountant Some may think of the principles of supply and demand, or maybe gross with Cheryl M. Williams, CPA in domestic product. Yet for International Economist Dr. Emmanuel Frenkel, Milledgeville, Ga. California-Davis, something a bit different comes to mind. Author of Thrive! Hope Grant, Georgia Southern,is Catching the Spirit of Personal Economics, Brother Frenkel has used his experi- a graduate assistant with Georgia Southern in Statesboro, Ga. ence as an international economist to apply economic theories to achieving Faisal Ali, Houston, is a vice personal economic well-being. president of business development Thanks to his job, Dr. Frenkel has traveled to many countries, and found with ATM Link in Houston. one characteristic to be ever-present. “I saw everywhere that people desire Steven Parker, Houston, is a economic well-being and contentment. We want to know we are gaining graphics director with Interface respect for our accomplishments. Being familiar with self-help techniques and Dr. Emmanuel Frenkel, Consulting International, Inc. in as an economist, I realized the combination of basic economics with motiva- California-Davis Houston. tion could be a powerful tool to inspire people to succeed.” With these ideas Kevin Lett, Howard, is a special- in mind, Brother Frenkel created a guide to achieving economic well-being and creating personal value—ultimately ist with Verizon in Irving,Texas. benefiting one’s self and community. Kathy Kurth, Illinois State, is a Divided into two parts, Thrive! combines self-help philosophies with activi- human resources business systems ties to teach and familiarize readers about the economic world around analyst with American Family Insurance in Madison, Wisc. them. The first half uses interactive activities to teach the reader about the Darrell Gilmore, Indiana, is a inner-working of the economy. The second half focuses on teaching readers vice president/business unit con- to realize the importance of investing in one’s self and selling one’s self, troller with Wilbur Chocolate one’s personality, and one’s work into the community. Company (Cargill, Inc.) in Lititz, Pa. “If my readers can align themselves with their community with more Cecilia Rivera, Indiana, is a real- awareness and motivation than they could before reading Thrive!, then I tor with Coldwell Bankers in San have succeeded,” says Dr. Frenkel. “Economic happiness and well-being Antonio. will come to us by understanding our roles as producers and consumers Michele Knoy, Indiana-Purdue in the community. With this understanding, we will contribute even more at Indianapolis, is a realtor with to our community and to our own well-being.” Liberty Real Estate, LLC in Dr. Frenkel was initiated into Deltasig in 1991 and actively works as an Indianapolis. advisor and speaker for the California-Davis chapter. “I was successful in Shawn Heyderhoff, Iowa State, is a branch manager with Oak Hill the business world. I want to share what I learned and how I learned it to Banks in Cincinnati. my brothers,” say Brother Frenkel. “I believe many of the ideas in Thrive! reflect Deltasig values. William Ruisinger, Kansas,is In Thrive!, I urge readers to ask fundamental questions like: How can I do better what I am doing right now? How owner of Paint Pro, Inc. in Overland can I better serve my colleagues? In what ways am I using the knowledge, experience, and friendship of others to Park, Kan. help others in my work? I stress the importance of service as the route to contentment and success in the business Alana Richards, Longwood, is a world.” consultant with BearingPoint in By sharing his experiences, thoughts, and ideas on economics and personal well-being, Dr. Frenkel has devel- Washington, D.C. oped a sure-fire guide for finding the road to success. L Victoria Vourlas, Longwood, is a senior marketing services associate with New York Life in Sleepy Hollow, N.Y. Joshua Carpenter, Louisiana John Wilkerson, Louisiana Tech, John Edwards, Memphis, is a Jill Smotts, Louisiana at State, is a rehabilitation counselor is a defense systems analyst with contracted accounts manager with Lafayette, is an accountant with The with the Department of Social the U.S. Marine Corps in Quantico, FedEx Kinko’s in Plano,Texas. Gallagher Law Firm in Houston. Services in Denham Springs, La. Va. Krystal Bethel, Mercer, is a Wanda Vinson, Louisiana at Melinda Stallings, Louisiana Yvonne Brodsky, Marquette,is billing specialist with Fairfield Lafayette, is a fourth grade teacher State, is a training and development an investment executive with CB Resorts in Margate, Fla. with MacFarlane Park School for manager with Louisiana State in Investment Services in Glendale, Brandon Okpalobi, Miami- International Studies in Tampa. Baton Rouge. Wisc. Florida, is a business development Velvet Simmons, Louisiana- Douglas Burks, Louisiana Tech,is Roland Chan, Maryland, is a assistant with the Orange Bowl Monroe, is a training programs man- a marketing manager with Henjum project manager with INTEGRITY- Committee in Miami. ager with Genuine Parts/NAPA in Goucher Reporting in Houston. One Partners in Reston,Va. Anastasia Maier, Minnesota, is a Atlanta. buyer analyst with Best Buy

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Company, Inc. in Richfield, Minn. Theresa Schuck, Minnesota State, is a human resources adminis- It’s Better to Build Boys Than Mend Men trator with Olympic Steel in Plymouth, Minn. In Truett Cathy’s new book, It’s Better to Build Boys Than Mend Men, Keith Slater, Minnesota State,is he lays out a model for adults desiring to reach out to youth and chal- owner of Slater Insurance in lenges readers to allow God to work through them to change the life of a Tualatin, Ore. child. His book is filled with stories illustrating the principles of discipline, Allen Whitmer, Missouri-Kansas trust, reputation, generosity, common sense, peer pressure, and family City, is owner of Airtalk Wireless in stability. Brother Cathy, Georgia College and State, is the founder and Liberty, Mo. CEO of Chick-fil-A restaurants and WinShape Homes (houses foster Kristina Merrick, Missouri State, children). He and wife, Jeannette, live in the Atlanta area, where he has is a staff assistant for Congressman Roy Blunt in Washington, D.C. taught Sunday school to teenage boys for more than fifty years. He also L Margaret Hudoba, Nebraska- authored the book, Eat Mor Chikin. Lincoln, is a contact center specialist with Allstate Financial in Lincoln, Neb. Anuva Banik, Oklahoma, is a with Olixir Technologies in Milpitas, ager with SupportSoft, Inc. in David Brown, New Mexico, is a substitute teacher with the Alief Calif. Austin. registered representative with the School District in Houston. Roselyn Siino, Santa Clara, is a Tally Tripp, Texas A&M-Corpus Development Corporation for Israel Lekeisha Bryant, Oklahoma, is a wealth planning associate with Christi, is a contract administrator in Livingston, N.J. graduate assistant with University of Wells Fargo Private Client Services with Hogan Homes in Corpus Gerard Artigue, New Orleans,is Oklahoma—Student Life in in San Francisco. Christi. owner of Artistique Custom Blinds Norman, Ok. Kevin Boone, Shepherd, is a Troy Allen, Texas A&M- and Shades in Metairie, La. James Hoult, Philadelphia, is a senior network administrator with Kingsville, is a pastor with the First Richard Featherston, North controller/credit manager with Anteon Corporation in Frederick, Baptist Church in Florence,Texas. Carolina-Chapel Hill, is a prepress Ferguson Enterprises, Inc. in Md. Lindsay Robertson, Texas supervisor with Trumbull Printing Greensboro, N.C. Robert Seem, Shepherd, is a Christian, is a marketing intern with Company in Trumbull, Conn. Dana Raines, Rider, is a clinical business services officer with BB&T Simon Property Group—The management development program Galleria in Houston. James Palmer, North Carolina- training manager with Genentech in Culpeper,Va. Chapel Hill, is an account represen- in San Francisco. John Elder, Virginia Tech, is an tative with Liberty Mutual Group in Stephen Ferber, Robert Morris,is John Szkaradek, Siena College,is eastern regional manager with Fairfax,Va. director of human resources and an assistant vice president with U.S. GTCO Calcomp Periperals, Inc. in Trust Company of New York in New Wallace, N.C. Kimberly Roberson, North administration with Buchanan York. Florida, is a senior accountant with Ingersoll PC in Pittsburgh. Heather Minkstein, Virginia Amy Barclay, South Carolina,is Tech, is a family vacation specialist Rocky Mountain Cancer Centers in Colleen Murphy, St. Cloud State, an operations analyst with Beacon with Minkstein Tots Travel in Aurora, Colo. is an event planner with North Communities in Cumming, Ga. Concord, Calif. Rick Roberson, North Florida,is Memorial Health Care in Darrick Williams, South Tallie Cooper, Wayne State- a manager of internal audit with KB Robbinsdale, Minn. Carolina, is a quality review coordi- Nebraska, is a retail training officer Homes in Aurora, Colo. Daniel Aguallo, St. Mary’s,is nator with Carolina Care Plan, Inc. with Great Western Bank in CEO of Global Marketing Firm, and Shawn Weiker, North Florida,is in Columbia, S.C. Bellevue, Neb. an administrator with CitiStreet owner of printing firm Quality Print, Stefanie Tomes-Hisler, South Joseph Yerger, West Florida, is a Corporation in Jacksonville, Fl. in San Antonio. Florida-Tampa, is a senior manager- co-manager in customer service Bryan Becan, North Texas, is an Jessica Weier, St. Mary’s, is a executive with Accenture in St. with Books A Million in Venice, Fla. human resources specialist with applications analyst with Lockheed Petersburg, Fla. Andrew Mulford, West Virginia, CPOC-Army in Rock Island, Ill. Martin Aeronautics in Fort Worth. Troy Baccus, Southern California, is an associate with Pricewaterhouse Megan Grantonic, North Texas, Sarah Maday, Saginaw Valley is owner of ERP Property Coopers in Pittsburgh. State, is a human resources repre- is an entertainment field merchan- Management in Bozeman, Mont. Jennifer Anthony, Western sentative with Delphi Corporation diser with Target Corporation in Todd Menard, Suffolk, is presi- Illinois, is an assistant vice presi- in Saginaw, Mich. Plano,Texas. dent of Professional Real Estate dent/technology officer with Great Kevin Casey, Northern Arizona, Christina Williams, Saginaw Partners in Mesa, Ariz. River Bank & Trust in Le Claire, is a correspondence associate with Valley State, is a massage therapist Christine Cioppa, Syracuse, is a Iowa. Vanguard in Scottsdale, Ariz. with the Art of Massage in Detroit. business analyst with Xerox Laurie Jacobs, Western State, is a Jason Castle, Northern Colorado, Salvador Chavez, San Francisco, Corporation in Webster, N.Y. controller with Property Solutions in is a teller with Bank of Choice in is founder and vice president of field Balbina Noceda, Syracuse, is a Vero Beach, Fla. Evans, Colo. operations with Remend, Inc. in San case manager with Liberty Mutual Gisselle Niles, Winona State, is a Mateo, Calif. Gretchen Zimmer, Northern in Tarrytown, N.Y. finance manager with Blue Cross Illinois, is vice president of Zimmer Norman Ho, San Jose State, is a Renee Gray, Texas A&M-College and Blue Shield of Minnesota in Tractor, Inc. in Brookville, Ind. business development manager Station, is an event marketing man- Eagan, Minn. L

MARCH 2006/THE DELTASIG OF DELTA SIGMA PI 25 “Be Positive”—A Deltasig Faces the Challenge of a Lifetime by Kathy Lazo-Thompson, New York

first met Kyle Sargent, George Mason, through my husband, I Chris, at the 1997 Grand Chapter Congress. Chris and Kyle had been friends since pledging together in 1993. It was there I also met Kyle’s wife, Jamie, George Mason. Our weddings were almost two months apart, with Kyle and Chris being each other’s groomsmen—their relationship is more than brothers, more than friends, they are family. When Chris and I decided to move to New Jersey, Kyle and Jamie were two friends we would miss dearly. Therefore, our world was turned upside- down when Kyle nearly died in an automobile accident. Kyle was on his way home from his job as a financial analyst in Reston, Virginia, on the evening of April 1, 2005 when he was hit head-on by a reckless driver. According to police, the driver tried to pass another car from the gravel shoulder, lost control and went over the median. It took rescuers over an Kyle Sargent with family and friends, prior to his accident, at Eastern hour to remove Kyle from his mangled Jeep before he could be Regional Vice President Kathy Lazo-Thompson’s baby shower. From left: Kathy, New York, husband Chris, George Mason, friend April Stile, and transported via helicopter to a hospital in Washington, D.C. Jamie and Kyle Sargent, both George Mason, with son Rhett. Wearing a seatbelt and having an airbag, as well as the extra help before emergency services arrived, saved Kyle’s life. had a number of ghost brothers and most of the founders had Jamie’s worst fears were realized when an emergency work- graduated. But when Kyle became president, he spent his er answered her repeated calls to Kyle’s cell phone. Along with whole term trying to bring unity and energy back to the chap- her parents, she headed to the hospital, where Kyle was taken ter. ‘Be positive,’ he would say. He was successful at bringing into emergency surgery. Doctors inserted a rod into his left more brothers to events.” femur, removed his spleen to control bleeding, and stitched up The Mu Tau Chapter at George Mason took home big acco- a split lip and other cuts. Other injuries included a traumatic lades at the fall 1996 Tri-Regional Conference, including brain injury (TBI), a bridge knocked out of his teeth, a bruised Mideastern Region’s Most Outstanding Chapter and the lung and liver, pancreas damage, broken ribs, and a left pelvic National Outstanding Professional Activities Awards. But Kyle’s fracture. Miraculously, Kyle survived his injuries and was contributions to the Fraternity didn’t stop there. He was also admitted into the intensive care unit, where he was forced to district director for the George Washington colony until 2002, breathe through a respirator. and was named the Mideastern Doctors informed Jamie that while Kyle’s injuries were not Region’s District Director of the life-threatening, recovery from TBI was unpredictable. TBI, or Year for the 1999–2000 school closed head-diffused injury to the cerebral hemispheres of the year. brain, affected retention of recent events and caused short- term memory loss. While physical, speech, and occupational The Road to Recovery therapy could help him talk and walk, it was unclear if Kyle Within two weeks of the could regain 100% of his memory and brain function. accident, Kyle was weaned off a respirator and a tube was placed Life Before the Accident in his trachea for oxygen. A Kyle was born August 29, 1974, in Wiesbaden, Germany, feeding tube in his stomach pro- where his father was stationed in the Air Force. Military com- vided nourishment. He opened mitments took the Sargent family all over the world—Crete, his eyes and became responsive. By May 2, he was able to sit in a Spain, Texas, and Tennessee—before they finally settled in Brother Sargent endures intense Springfield,Virginia. After graduating high school in June 1992, chair. In late May, he began to rehabilitation at the hospital. Kyle attended George Mason, where he would soon join Delta speak a few words, eventually Sigma Pi in April of 1993. saying “Hi Mom”and “Hi Dad.” He also spoke on the phone Kyle was chapter treasurer his junior year and president his with his young son Rhett and said his wife’s name once again. senior year. According to Chris, the latter is where Kyle made There were many medical setbacks along the way, including his greatest contributions, as chapter morale was slipping.“We a near-fatal bacterial infection called C. Difficile, which was

26 MARCH 2006/THE DELTASIG OF DELTA SIGMA PI most likely caused by an overuse of antibiotics. Other compli- Milestones cations included septic shock, dehydration, and other issues with his kidneys, pancreas, stomach, and high white blood cell Did you just tie the knot? Welcome a new bundle of joy? and platelet counts. But as his health stabilized, Kyle was able Do you know a brother who has recently passed away? to continue therapy with his team of doctors. If so, please inform us. Email your mergers, gains, and Many friends and brothers sent cards and visited him in the losses to [email protected] or mail your news various care centers and hospitals he stayed at. One friend cre- to the Central Office. ated a web site, www.CaringforKyle.com, where everyone received updates on Kyle’s recovery, learned about the accident and his injuries, and contributed Mergers: 8—Samarah. They live in to the Caring for Kyle Trust Waggaman, La. Paul Carpinella, Bentley,on Fund. More information about Scott and Cara Brubaker, both November 19, to Hillary Burgdorf. Kyle’s ordeal and the trust fund, Northern Illinois, on November They live in Canton, Mass. 15—Ashley Nicole. They live in as well as additional pho- Peter Wynn, Cal State-Chico, on July Lake in the Hills, Ill. tographs, can be found here. 23, 2003, to Christina Hanson. They Darrell Keller, San Diego State, and Kyle was finally able to move live in Seaside, Calif. Julie on September 20—Zackary back home November 5, when a Brett Walker, Houston,on Robert.They live in San Diego. welcome party of almost 40 September 17, to Jennifer Schneider, Corey and Jolyn Stacy, both St. friends, Deltasigs, and family Western Illinois. They live in Cloud State, on December 12— members greeted him and con- Houston. Allison Renee. They live in Maple gratulated him on his recovery. Jaime Skinner, Loyola-New Grove, Minn. However, more surgeries, proce- With son Rhett looking on, Kyle Orleans, on August 30, to Ben Shawn and Jeanne Gregory, both dures, therapy, and outpatient uses a soccer ball to work on his Missimer.They live in Stuart, Fla. Tampa, on November 12—Aedan. care lay ahead. mobility and motor skills. Carol Post, Nebraska-Lincoln,on They live in Olathe, Kan. What is Kyle like now? When October 8, to Sean Clark, Ohio State. Michelle Williams Papendick, you’re with him, he tells jokes that keep you laughing and They live in New Braunfels,Texas. Virginia Commonwealth and John on makes you feel at ease. He still has the same interests as before Susan Rief, Nebraska-Lincoln,on August 21—Zachary Finch and the accident. His goals are simple —to get healthy in body and November 5, to Kyle McKee. They Hayden Francis. They live in live in Blue Springs, Mo. Richmond,Va. mind so he can take care of his family, return to work, drive again, and play sports. He is close to walking with a cane. Tally Tripp, Texas A&M-Corpus Bradley Lawler, Winona State, and Christi, on October 29, to Ruben Bree on October 14—Jillian Elise. His recovery, thus far, has been nothing short of miraculous. Bermejo.They live in Corpus Christi. They live in Winona, Minn. Besides the team of doctors and therapy, the outpouring of love Randy Rahberg, Washburn, on July and support from his friends and family has been a great 30, to Karen King. They live in source of healing. More importantly, it was his aforementioned Losses: Topeka. The Fraternity and its representa- mindset that gave him strength.“Have a good attitude. Don’t tives assume no liability for the accu- let anybody bring you down. You can control your response to Gains: racy of this column. The information things,”he said.“And most importantly. . . be positive!” L Karen Bess Poston, Baker, and Paul is printed as it is reported to the on October 17—Nicholas George. Central Office for record keeping Special thanks to Chris, Kyle, Jamie, and the Caring for Kyle web They live in St. Charles, Mo. purposes. site for helping me write this article. Mike, Buffalo, and Cynthia Behr, Auburn: Billie Reeves (November Washington-St. Louis, on October 30 26) —Isabel Ann.They live in St. Louis. East Tennessee State: We all wish Kyle the best of luck in his recovery. He has a long road ahead, Jason and Shannon Marie Berry, Gary Cooper (October 24) but many Deltasig friends to stand by his side! Two special messages from both East Tennessee State, on October Ferris State: Kelly Smith George Mason chapter brothers follow. 6—Shelley Whitlock. They live in (October 21) Gray,Tenn. Jason Yourman: “You have always been a mentor to me and helped me get Michigan State: Frederick J.Tyson through many difficult times, especially this past year before the accident. I was on dis- Laura Clusky Meyer, Illinois State, (September 30) and Tod on September 25—Blake ability and your guidance and support helped me get through it. Your accident hit me Mississippi: David Puckett Maloney. They live in Bloomington, (October 29) hard, but seeing you fight through it has helped me get through my disability. You have Ill. always been there for me and I will always be there for you. I love you bro.” North Texas: Jeff Hermes Dan and Rachel Schlipmann, both (December 11) Illinois State, on December 2—Rolen Sean Boyd: “‘Be Positive.’ Those are the two words that epitomize Kyle Sargent Ohio: Alan Weber (October 22) and his attitude toward life. No matter what is thrown his way, he always says, ‘Be James.They live in Normal, Ill. Temple: Samuel Wilson (November Positive.’ Few people can handle such a life challenge, but Brother Sargent is a winner Sandrell Bentley, Loyola-New Orleans, and Brandon on March 20, 2002) and in his own words will ‘Be Positive.’”

MARCH 2006/THE DELTASIG OF DELTA SIGMA PI 27 How to Leverage your Delta Sigma Pi Leadership Experience on Your Resume

by Brad Karsh, President of JobBound

ou worked hard for your If what is written in a resume can be written by the per- Deltasig chapter. You know son who did the job, before, with, or after you, then you Y it, your friends know it, but haven’t done yourself justice. when it comes time to land that Resumes need to be infused with numbers, accomplish- first job or internship, you need to ment, and specificity. It can be difficult to do, but it will dramat- make sure the recruiting director ically improve your resume. knows it. When listing your accomplishments, think about the follow- But here’s the catch—getting ing: your resume to stand out is no easy task. There are hundreds, in G How was the organization better as a result of YOUR some instances thousands of stu- involvement? dents applying for the same jobs, G What did YOU specifically accomplish? so competition is fierce. G Brad Karsh How did YOU do it differently than the person before, Additionally, with so many appli- after, or next to you? cants, recruiting directors only have time to spend about 15 G How were YOU selected? seconds reading a resume. Pretty scary. G Use facts and figures whenever possible. Don’t worry. If you know what you’re doing, and you know what companies are looking for, you can get to the interview Let’s take a look at how to rewrite the chapter president job: stage. And believe it or not, your Deltasig experience is key in helping you emerge from the stack of resumes. PRESIDENT, Delta Sigma Pi Business Fraternity, Fall 2005 So how do you write about Delta Sigma Pi in a compelling, G Responsible for the operations and administration of relevant way that will make your resume move to the top of the largest professional fraternity on campus, increasing pile? membership more than 15% The most important thing you can do is to focus on your G specific accomplishments. A vast majority of students write job Chapter recognized nationally with “Outstanding description resumes—they simply tell the reader what anyone Professional Activities Award”—awarded to 1 out of 185 in that particular position would do, as opposed to what they chapters for most effective programs of professional specifically accomplished. development, business ethics, and integrity G Increased community service by 50% to more than Let’s look at an example: 10 hours a week; second highest national chapter total G Raised weekly meeting attendance 25% by overhauling PRESIDENT, Delta Sigma Pi Business Fraternity, Fall 2005 meeting content and format G Responsible for the operations and administration of 85 member organization Now that’s impressive! And this can work for you even if G Oversaw all activities of officers and committee members you weren’t the president of your chapter. For instance if you’re G Key correspondent with administrators and other the vice president-professional activities, talk about how many organizations on campus events you planned, how many people attended, and how your performance compared to previous officers. The key is to make The fact is, ANY president in the history of the professional sure it’s specific as to what you accomplished. fraternity system, whether with Delta Sigma Pi or not, can Companies are craving people with strong leadership skills write this exact same statement. All you’ve done is tell the and a host of real world experience. You have the skills. . . it’s reader what any president does. And guess what? The recruit- just a question of conveying them in a compelling and mean- ing director already knows that! ingful manner to the reader. Good luck! L

For more great resume and interviewing advice, check out www.jobbound.com. Brad Karsh, President of JobBound, is a nationally recognized job search expert specializing in helping college students with their resumes and interviews and has been featured on CNN, CNBC and more. For more information, contact Brad at [email protected] or 1-800-979-1121.

28 MARCH 2006/THE DELTASIG OF DELTA SIGMA PI On August 29, 1973, Deltasigs gathered for a New Hampshire clam bake included 2001 Lifetime Achievement recipient Bob Hughes and his wife, Arlene (center) and 1996 Lifetime Achievement recipient Bob Busse (far right).

RememberRemember thethe Past!Past! CelebrateCelebrate thethe Future!Future! NationalNational AlumniAlumni DayDay isis AprilApril 25.25. GatherGather withwith alumnialumni andand shareshare youryour favoritefavorite memories!memories!

Twin Cities Alumni Chapter members share some laughs before a Future Central Office Executive Director Gig Wright 1996 baseball game. Pictured far right is North Central Provincial (front right) and friends at the 8th Grand Chapter Vice President Amy Briggs. Congress in Madison, Wisc. MARCH 2006/THE DELTASIG OF DELTA SIGMA PI 29 Foundation News P. L. A. N. Your Gift

lanned giving is the process of making a Notify P charitable gift in a way that provides maxi- mum benefit to the charity and the Once you complete your planned gift, con- donor—as well as others who may be tact the Delta Sigma Pi Leadership involved. Such gifts usually involve major Foundation (513-523-1907 or founda- assets and thus require thoughtful consid- [email protected]) and let us know. Of eration. course, we are often included in the While making a well-planned gift can be process and know when the gift occurs. At challenging and somewhat time-consuming, other times—such as will bequests—we are it can also be one of life’s most satisfying expe- not aware a gift has been arranged unless we riences. Here are four steps to help you make a are told. fulfilling planned gift. The reason gift notification is important is that it permits us to respond to you with appropriate recogni- Ponder tion. Also, knowing helps us to look ahead in our planning Consider what you would like to accomplish with your and projections. A further reason is the positive effect this gift. What is your purpose? Why do you want to make the news has on others who may be considering a planned gift to gift? Explore your motivations and expectations. the Leadership Foundation. Review your assets, especially those that have appreciated Would you like to make a planned gift to Delta Sigma Pi? in value. What can you afford to give without jeopardizing We encourage you to ponder the possibilities. Learn all you retirement and emergency needs? Consider your family and can from a planned giving specialist and your trusted advi- other obligations. sors. Armed with sufficient information and a sense of right- Do you need lifetime income from your gift? Do you need ness, make your gift confidently and joyfully. And then, if we tax relief? Do you want to create a legacy through an endow- don’t already know, tell us the good news. Let us honor you ment fund? for your generosity, foresight and encouragement. Mull all of this over in your mind and jot down key To learn more about this, and other giving methods, con- thoughts. Good planning begins with unhurried reflection, tact the Delta Sigma Pi Leadership Foundation at 513-523- creative thinking and goalsetting. 1907, [email protected], or at www.dspnet.org (Leadership Foundation). L Learn The second step is to gather information and advice. Visit the Leadership Foundation section of www.dspnet.org, or call Congratulations to the following brothers the Central Office at 513-523-1907 for more information. Once you have acquired an understanding of the gift who are now 2007 Centennial Society vehicle and have satisfied yourself that it fits your plans, seek Members: (11/05–1/06) the counsel of a trusted advisor. When you have obtained the information you need and Claire Moomjian, Akron, 2005 Grand Chapter Congress feel comfortable with a decision to proceed, move to the next Attendees, Arthur Giomi, Cal State-Chico, John A. Crawford, step and . . . Iowa, Stacy Jordan, Georgia Southern, Robert Hughes, Pennsylvania, Amy Gallentine, Missouri-Kansas City, Jeff Act Gallentine, Missouri-Kansas City, Timothy Gover, Southern Following through to actually make a planned gift can be Methodist, and Deltasig’s 2005 Career Achievement Recipient the hardest part of the process, especially when the gift is Zuheir Sofia, Western Kentucky! If you’re not yet a member, irrevocable. The thought of giving up a cherished asset can what are you waiting for? Join today and be recognized at also cause hesitation. Whatever your situation, the action step upcoming events, on the web, and in the Central Office! To will come easier if you have taken the time to ponder careful- learn about the 2007 Centennial Society and how you can ly your objectives and have acquired sufficient knowledge to join, or to see a list of all current members, visit the web site know that the gift arrangement is good. The act of giving a at www.dspnet.org (Centennial/History). well-planned gift can be exhilarating!

30 MARCH 2006/THE DELTASIG OF DELTA SIGMA PI www.dspnet.org Leadership Foundation Scholarships! Online Applications Now Available www.dspnet.org highlights new areas and functionality of the Fraternity web site.

Applying for scholarships has never been easier with the Delta Sigma Pi Leadership Foundation! Simply visit www.dspnet.org (Leadership Foundation) to get started. A fast and easy registra- tion is required to get logged onto the system. After that, you type in contact information, chapter involvement and you’re on your way to applying. Essay questions can be cut and past- ed into your online document. The site also provides detailed information on obtaining transcripts, with a link to a “ready to print” transcript request form complete with your contact information already filled in. Requesting recommen- dation letters is quick and easy too! Fill out the appropriate contact information for the person you want to request a recommendation from and an email will automatically be sent their way. You can always login to check the status of your scholarship, view if the Central Office has received your tran- script and check the status of your rec- ommendation letter requests. Once everything is complete, hit submit and your application is on its way to the selection committee! Applications for all General Undergraduate Scholarships, Graduate Fellowships and Chapter-Specific Named Scholarships for 2006–2007 are due by June 30. Award amounts range from $250 to more than $5,000. Visit www.dspnet.org (Leadership Foundation) for a full list of available scholarships and fellowships, as well as those cur- rently being established. A big thank you to Scholastic Development and Awards Chair James “Duckie” Webb, Houston, for creating this system! L

MARCH 2006/THE DELTASIG OF DELTA SIGMA PI 31 Brotherhood Network

Looking to become involved with an alumni chapter? Please contact the following brothers for information on the alumni chapter in your area! No alumni chapter or contact in your city? You can start a new alumni chapter! For information, contact Heather Troyer at [email protected] The list includes alumni ORANGE COUNTY TAMPA BAY or (513) 523-1907 x223. chapters franchised for Ivan Munguia Elizabeth Brewer the 2005–2006 year as of 714-401-0697 813-676-7582 July 1, 2005. [email protected] [email protected] NORTHWEST INDIANA Maryland Pennsylvania SACRAMENTO VALLEY WEST PALM BEACH John Henik BALTIMORE PHILADELPHIA Alabama Reynaldo Saclolo Eddie Stephens 847-823-9835 Bryan M. McMillan Thomas Calloway Alumni Chapters BIRMINGHAM 916-285-7957 561-689-0211 [email protected] 443-691-2581 610-407-0303 Lee James [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] 205-685-8797 Kentucky [email protected] Colorado Georgia LOUISVILLE Massachusetts PITTSBURGH DENVER ATLANTA Jennifer McGill Arnel Balcita Arizona BOSTON Robert Kissel Velvet Simmons 502-905-2914 Deborah Lang 412-526-0477 PHOENIX-THUNDERBIRD 303-988-9150 770-424-4831 [email protected] 508-877-9879 dsp.pittsburgh.alumni@ Dave Glanzrock [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] gmail.com 480-220-2182 Kansas [email protected] Connecticut Hawaii KANSAS CITY Minnesota South Carolina Christine Johnson Clayton Chong Kevin Gore COLUMBIA California TWIN CITIES [email protected] 808-935-5069 816-985-3677 Brian Cunningham Buck Fulmer CHICO [email protected] Florida [email protected] 763-443-5366 803-791-5566 Jessica Lind Illinois [email protected] 530-321-8208 BOCA RATON Louisiana [email protected] Zulema Ledesma CHICAGO ACADIANA-LAFAYETTE Tennessee [email protected] Brian Conti Mississippi 561-313-1055 Jennifer Markham KNOXVILLE FRESNO 312-904-6106 HATTIESBURG-SOUTH [email protected] 337-356-7390 Holly Doane John Stillwell [email protected] MISSISSIPPI CENTRAL FLORIDA [email protected] Gina Hull 865-654-8431 559-471-9106 Indiana [email protected] Sarah Ellerkamp BATON ROUGE-RED 601-818-5333 [email protected] [email protected] INDIANAPOLIS STICK [email protected] INLAND EMPIRE Jennifer Cole Texas JACKSONVILLE Michael A McNulty III ARLINGTON AREA LONE Patti La Marr 317-715-9144 225-218-9440 Missouri 626-794-2366 Patricia Pearson [email protected] KANSAS CITY STAR 904-233-1901 [email protected] Paul Brodie [email protected] NORTHEAST INDIANA Kevin Gore [email protected] NEW ORLEANS- 816-985-3677 469-323-6238 LOS ANGELES Jan Wade MIAMI CRESCENT CITY [email protected] [email protected] Rochelle Siegrist 260-420-2084 Alexis Carville 626-303-1273 Marietsy Pujol [email protected] ST. LOUIS AUSTIN 954-430-7246 504-559-3592 JoAnne Hendricks [email protected] [email protected] Don Fitzgerald [email protected] 636-261-0197 512-258-0658 [email protected] [email protected] This list includes brothers that are seeking to begin alumni chapters in various areas. CORPIS CHRISTI New Jersey Juan Montoya Want to be a founding member of an alumni chapter—or just join some brothers for a good time? GARDEN STATE Contact the following brothers for more information on local activities! 361-510-3836 Margaret Bratteson [email protected] UNITED STATES: 610-849-0764 [email protected] DALLAS AREA ALCATRAZ, CA Joseph Riego 707-645-9227 [email protected] Ian Lim ANCHORAGE, AK Jeff Erwin 907-261-5981 [email protected] Nebraska 214-727-2009 ANTELOPE VALLEY, CA Erica Verderico 661-255-9035 [email protected] LINCOLN/GREATER [email protected] NEBRASKA BOWLING GREEN, KY Mandy Hanson 270-358-0492 [email protected] FORT WORTH COWTOWN Daniel Davis CHARLESTON, SC John Akerman 843-763-1102 [email protected] Marcy Sear 402-328-9647 CINCINNATI, OH Russ Iddings 513-661-1407 [email protected] 817-791-9003 [email protected] DECATUR, IL Christopher Aubrey 217-234-2385 [email protected] [email protected] DES MOINES, IA Ben Cleaver 515-988-6721 [email protected] New Mexico SAN ANTONIO DETROIT, MI André McGee 313-467-0672 [email protected] ALBUQUERQUE HIGH Faith Hughes DUBUQUE, IA Tom Jaeger 563-543-1982 [email protected] DESERT 210-561-9591 FT. LAUDERDALE, FL Shelby Mathew 248-703-8737 [email protected] Anna M. Clark [email protected] 505-892-4350 JACKSON, MS Stephen Stamboulieh 601-260-3375 [email protected] SPACE CITY HOUSTON

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32 MARCH 2006/THE DELTASIG OF DELTA SIGMA PI Water Cooler

Central Office Welcomes a New Intern! Calendar of Events: Rob Heaton, a communications major at Miami-Ohio has joined our 2006 team. Rob, a junior, has an expected April 25 National Alumni Day graduation date of next December. RobThe will primarily write and edit for April 28 DELTASIG—look for his articles in this American Management Association/Delta Sigma Pi Career Development Conference (Register at issue! Congratulations Rob and wel- www.dspnet.org)– come aboard! Chicago O’Hare Marrriott July 25–30 LeaderShape® Institute – Allerton, IL October 7 Harrisburg LEAD School John Cookson named Interim October 14 Mid-Atlantic Regional Louisville LEAD School Vice President! October 21 Indianapolis LEAD School Brother Cookson, Detroit, the recipient November 4 of Deltasig’s Lifetime Achievement Baton Rouge LEAD School award in 1999, also serves as district Phoenix LEAD School director for the Central Virginia Alumni November 7 Chapter. Welcome aboard, John! Founders’Day 2007 February 9–11 Northeastern LEAD Provincial Conference – for full-time Educational Providence APPLICATIONS BEING ACCEPTED February 16–18 Southern LEAD Provincial Conference – & Leadership Consultant positions (potential openings beginning Nashville June 2006) at the Central Office. This professional entry-level February 23–25 North Central LEAD Provincial Conference – position requires relocation to Oxford, OH and includes both Chicago Western LEAD Provincial Conference – office work and frequent travel to collegiate chapters during the Las Vegas academic year. Knowledge of collegiate chapter operations, public March 2–4 speaking ability, and a B.S. degree are required. South Central LEAD Provincial Conference – St. Louis For consideration, please forward your resume wtih cover letter August 22–26 and three references by April 1 to Dale Clark, Director of Chapter Join us for the Centennial Grand Chapter Congress! & Expansion Services, 330 S. Campus Ave., Oxford, OH 45056. (Visit www.dspnet.org for more details.) Additional information and [email protected]. can be directed to Dale at (513)523-1907 ext. 232 or

Fraternity Board Minutes in Seconds (from February 3–5 meeting in Oxford, Ohio) G Approved 06–07 operating budget with no dues or fees increases. G Revoked the charters of Mu (Georgetown) and Mu Sigma (Barry) for charter abandonment and operational issues; and suspended Beta Eta (Florida) for 90 days for severe risk management violations. G Selected Jim Prescott and Pete Petersen for the Lifetime and Career Achievement awards. G Developed an approach to seek resolution of New Orleans Hyatt issues for 2007 Congress (hurricane damage). G Approved purchase of a professional brick-based entrance sign and a smoke/fire alarm system for the Central Office. G Announced formation of task groups to study Grand Chapter Congress, CEI and the Collegian of the Year program. G Reviewed provincial legislation. G Increased umbrella liability insurance coverage by $1 million. G Established policies prohibiting Fraternity events in foreign countries (except Canada), due to insurance issues. G Agreed to add“Explain the Educational and Leadership Consultant program in your own words”as pledge exam question. G Established policies requiring chapters to provide Fraternity leadership with passwords, access to listserves, etc. —on request. G Loosened Honorable Mention Honor Roll requirements.

MARCH 2006/THE DELTASIG OF DELTA SIGMA PI 33 Oklahoma Senior Proves He’s Lord of the Rings by Shannon Starling, Georgia Southern

yle Fernandez, Oklahoma, is a proud member of the Oklahoma K men’s gymnastics team that won the 2005 NCAA Gymnastics Champion- ship. The senior, with a dual major in international business and business management, and a Spanish minor, sat down with me to answer questions about gymnastics, Delta Sigma Pi, and what the future holds. Shannon: What led you to pursue gymnastics? Kyle: I was born extremely premature, and the priest actually had to come to the hospital to baptize me. He told my parents that day that I would be a gym- nast. When I was 4 or 5 years old, they enrolled me in a small gymnastics school in Connecticut called Polly’s School of Gymnastics. I competed for them for about 8 or 9 years. From there I switched gyms twice until I ended up at a gym called USA Gymnastics. I com- Kyle Fernandez (next to President Bush holding flag) and the rest of the Oklahoma Gymnastics team peted at the Junior Olympic National celebrate their 2005 NCAA Gymnastics Championships win by meeting President Bush. Championships my senior year of high school and attended Penn State where I event, I could reach a much higher Shannon: Do you have a pre-meet ritual? did NCAA gymnastics for two years. My level of gymnastics and could reach the Kyle: junior year I transferred to Oklahoma The team usually gets together, level I needed in order to compete for a and we psyche ourselves up. As for a per- (OU). Ironically, during my first two Division 1 NCAA team. It was probably sonal ritual, I always make sure I do my years at Penn State, Oklahoma’s team one of the smarter decisions I have different warm-up exercises in the exact won the national title. In my junior year, made for my gymnastics career. Sure I same order every time and do the exact when I transferred to OU, Penn State miss the other events sometimes, but I same number of repetitions when doing won the national title just ahead of OU. my pre-meet exercises. Right before I think focusing my time on my strength Finally, things fell into place my last year compete, I stop watching everybody else’s and still rings is actually what allowed and we brought the national title routines, close my eyes and visualize my me to reach a level where I could earn home—this time, I was on the team! routine in my head—one skill at a time a college scholarship. I still like rings rather than the whole routine. Shannon: In which events do you enough that I am still training now, compete? even after my college eligibility has Shannon: What were your thoughts before winning the 2005 NCAA Kyle: expired. I’m not quite sure that I have a When I got to college, I went Gymnastics Championships? from being an all-around gymnast who specific goal in mind, but at the very Kyle: did all the events to being a specialist. I least I don’t have to give up this sport It would be really nice to finally win one of these things. specialize on the still rings. I found that just yet. Plus, it’s a great way to stay in by specializing and focusing on one shape. (continued on page 39)

34 MARCH 2006/THE DELTASIG OF DELTA SIGMA PI Record-Setting Jamaican is on Track to Success

by Beth Losik, Baker

f you type the name “Aldwyn Sappleton” into a search He is currently pursuing his MBA at Oklahoma (otherwise engine, you’ll pull up a long list of track times. He’s best known as “OU”) in Norman.When asked in his high school I known for running the 800-meter (for those not familiar with days which he’d focus on, school or track, he responded “Why track and field, 800 meters is around half a mile). And Brother not both?” So what is Sappleton’s formula for excelling in Sappleton’s dream is to compete on Jamaica’s Olympic track athletics, studies, and service? To know that is to know team. But there is more to Brother Sappleton than his track Brother Sappleton. records. (continued on next page)

MARCH 2006/THE DELTASIG OF DELTA SIGMA PI 35 Growing up in Jamaica Aldwyn grew up in a family of seven children in Jamaica. On respecting different personalities: You have He will tell you he was born into a family of teachers. His par- to be able to accommodate everyone… without ents instilled that sports were a privilege to be earned by good trying to change them… understand who they grades. In the 7th grade Brother Sappleton’s grades suffered while are…If you respect me, I’ll respect you… he played football in Jamaica (what American’s call soccer); –Aldwyn Sappleton therefore his parents made him drop all varsity sports until he got better marks in school. He avoided the track coach for two years! By the 9th grade, the young athlete’s grades greatly “Not only has Aldwyn been one of my best friends on the improved and he decided to join the track team without telling track team, but he has been a brother as well through his parents. It was an awkward moment when his mother and Deltasig,” remarks pledge brother Phillip Cave. Brother Erik father came home and found Aldwyn washing his track spikes. Ezelle applauds Sappleton for being so humble,“He always However, since his studies had improved, his parents finally congratulates his teammates, as opposed to mentioning his agreed to allow him to join the track team with the condition feats. ‘Sapp’ will never shed light on himself for individual that he kept his good grades. achievements. He cares for many, is completely dedicated, and Sappleton traveled to Chile in 2000 for the World Junior extremely modest.” Championship. The Oklahoma coaches were there recruiting Sappleton’s status as an international student does not others from his high school. Wanting some attention too, allow many work experiences while in the United States; Aldwyn got up enough courage and asked “hey, what about therefore, a professor suggested Aldwyn continue to pursue me?”After returning home he was surprised to get a phone call leadership experiences with community service through from OU. The opportunity made the Jamaican student wonder, Integrated Business Core.“IBC”allows students to get hands- “Where is Oklahoma? You mean like in the old cowboy on training by creating and managing a start-up company as a movies?” He soon learned the Jamaican role models, Danny community service project. Brother Sappleton enjoyed IBC’s McFarlane and Michael Blackwood (both known for running process of selecting a product, creating a business plan, getting the 400-meter), that he watched on television had also attend- funding from banks, working on marketing and legal, and ed OU. After investigating the schools academics, he was providing local charities with all the profits. Sappleton’s IBC impressed and ready to apply. group (IBVintage) set an OU record with 1400 hours of service Off to Oklahoma in one semester! Brother Sappleton decided to concentrate on his studies Journey to the Olympics and track during his first two years at OU. Sappleton entered In 2004, with the Olympics looming, Brother Sappleton as a freshman with a major in political science. He soon found began to think,“I really could do this.”Everyone noticed as he he was more interested helping others in less developed coun- got very close to qualifying for the Olympic team, but he was tries through economic opportunities—and switched his stud- sidelined by illness and injuries that prevented him from train- ies to international business and economics. ing the way he wanted.“It made for a long year,” but He quickly noticed some cultural difference between Sappleton emphasizes that one needs to “take some knocks Jamaica and the United States. One hurdle was the slang of a here and there… and take your failures.” college campus, but he quickly caught on and enjoyed learning Brother Sappleton received his undergraduate degree from the expressions. Aldwyn pledged Deltasig in the Fall of 2002 Oklahoma with a 3.55/4.0 GPA in May 2004 with majors in (serving as the pledge community service chair). Once initiat- international business and economics. He is very proud of tak- ed, Brother Sappleton continued to coordinate and participate ing the time to finish both majors, but he was prouder when in the chapter’s community service events and served as VP- his parents traveled from Jamaica to Oklahoma for his gradua- Community Service. Brother Brandon Gilbreath recalls the tion. passion that Aldwyn showed for community service (such as his “Shak-a-thon”to help out Habitat for Humanity),“Aldwyn knew the importance of community service and made every- Living in the Present one around him feel the same way.” After graduation, the ambitious Brother enrolled in OU’s Sappleton also liked the improved professional confidence MBA program.“Even though he is currently a graduate stu- and communication skills the Fraternity helped foster. Delta dent, he still helped out at all the Deltasig fundraisers during Sigma Pi opened up “a whole different world”where he knew OU’s home football games this year. He just gives as much as most everyone at the business college and was better able to he can and keeps in mind the good of the Fraternity,” says talk to people, thanks to the recruiting process. Brother Brandon Gilbreath.

36 MARCH 2006/THE DELTASIG OF DELTA SIGMA PI Sappleton’s Stats Athletics Indoor 800-meter with a time of 1:47.43 (February 2005) Jamaican national record University of Oklahoma school record (previously held by Sappleton) Big XII 800-meter title with a time of 1:48.25 (February 2005) Jamaican Senior National Champion in 800-meter (2 times) Team Captain, Jamaica National Senior Track Team (2002) All-Big XII honoree (8 times) University of Oklahoma Track & Field: Team Captain 2003–2005 & MVP 2002–2005 University of Oklahoma Athletics Council Service Award 2004–2005 Athetic Directors’ Leadership Award 2004 NCAA All-American (4 times) US Track Coaches Association Academic All-Star (3 consecutive teams) Named to the ESPN, The Magazine Academic All-America team Verizon Academic All-District second team for district 6 (June 2002) Academics & Service Academics & Service Big XII Commissioner’s Honor Roll (8 times) Aldwyn Sappleton (right) and fellow Oklahoma brothers Brendon Quick, Benton Peret and John Smithson help out Habitat for Humanity, and have Vice President 2004–2005 University of Oklahoma Student-Athlete some fun in the process, with Brother Sappleton’s creation,“Shak-a-Thon.” Advisory Committee NCAA Postgraduate Scholarship (May 2005) Big XII Postgraduate Scholarship (May 2005) In February 2005 at age 23, he won the Big XII title in the inducted into the National Society of Collegiate Scholars (2002) 800m and set a new Big XII indoor record at 1:48.25. Earlier 2005 Coca-Cola Community All-American Award for excellence in that same month, Sappleton ran the indoor 800-meter in Community Service 1:47.43. Aldwyn broke his own school record at OU and held IBC program: IBVintage (2003) the new Jamaican national record for the indoor 800-meter. Delta Sigma Pi–Beta Epsilon Chapter: Pledge Community Service Sappleton will quickly tell you he’s going to beat his own Chair (Fall 2002) & Vice President-Community Service (2003) record time. He still finds it challenging and wants to do better. Brother Erik Ezelle reminds us of Sappleton’s modesty,“Even when he sets records, anytime anyone asked Aldwyn how he From there? He wants to see where his body and mind will did at a meet his reply is always ‘I did okay.’” take him. He’s proudly represented his country since he was Since the 2004–05 school year was his last year of eligibility 13. He believes he has it in him to “run the distance”and for running on the Oklahoma track team, he currently has his achieve his goal of competing on Jamaica’s Olympic team. He own training program. He also trains in Oklahoma with his may follow in his family’s tradition and become a teacher, but Jamaican role models (now mentors), Danny McFarlane and ultimately his goal is to start his own business and serve Michael Blackwood. This Spring, he’ll have a track meet almost Jamaica by furthering its economic development. It’s all for every weekend—but he figures,“fitter body, fitter mind!” He Jamaica, and he “wouldn’t change it for the world.” L plans to spend his summer training in Jamaica prior to his last semester at OU. His parents tell him not to worry too much about his expenses and that one day he’ll make it big and be taking care of them. “Aldwyn is one of those who doesn’t come along Looking Into the Future every day in intercollegiate athletics. He’s really Brother Sappleton is planning to receive his MBA (with an one of the special ones.” –Debbie Copp, Media Relations with emphasis in international business) this December. He hopes to get a contract from one of the big sporting goods companies so Oklahoma’s Athletic Department he can concentrate on training and competing after graduation.

MARCH 2006/THE DELTASIG OF DELTA SIGMA PI 37 2004 National Collegian of the Year—Stephanie Menio She’s Got Game! by Rob Heaton

he same mindset that guided Stephanie Menio, Pittsburgh, as an undergraduate has now propelled her to T success in the professional world. Currently the coordinator of women’s basketball operations and marketing at Notre Dame, Brother Menio continues to live by the motto,“think big—be flexible—and do it with pizzazz,” which is evident in both her progression through the field and her ongoing actions at Notre Dame. Menio has also worked in the marketing department for the women’s sports programs at the universities of Pittsburgh and Missouri. Menio is driven by ambitions of innovating how women’s sports are marketed.“Let’s face it—women’s sports in today’s world lag significantly behind the men. There is so much room for improvement,” Menio says.“Many people in the industry don’t understand how to market women’s sports. I am in the process of testing some marketing tactics I believe will work and one day I want to share them with others in the field.” Think big? Check. Whether it’s a game day or off day, Stephanie has a lot of Brother Menio doing what she does best, motivating the team and fans, as the responsibilities to coordinate.“My job is basically to put on a coordinator of women’s basketball operations and marketing at Notre Dame. big production 15 times a year for each home game,” she explained. This entails such items as promotional giveaways other days, Menio serves as a public relations specialist for the and game management scripts as well as pre-game activities, team contacting media outlets, conducting interviews and cre- timeout contests, halftime shows, and post-game cleanup. On ating advertisements. Be flexible? Check.

Stephanie Menio (far left), Pittsburgh, with the Notre Dame women’s basketball team.

38 MARCH 2006/THE DELTASIG OF DELTA SIGMA PI Lord of the Rings (continued from page 34)

Shannon: How did that feel to win? Kyle: When it actually happened and the final score was flashed, it was not a feeling I could even begin, nor am I going to try, to put into words. Once things finally sunk in and had time to simmer through, I remember thinking, “Finally won one of these things. This is With the arrival of the 2005–06 a good way to go out—on top.” women’s basketball season, she has Shannon: Besides gymnastics, what are added flavor to the basic day-to-day your other interests? Kyle Fernandez, Oklahoma, shows why he’s a activities. In an effort to make publi- Kyle: master of the still rings. cations and media stand out, Notre I love foreign languages and expe- riencing different cultures. I also love Dame’s traditional navy and gold has dancing, especially Latin dancing like Shannon: Tell us one thing most people been replaced by lime green, result- the Salsa and Merengue—I also like don’t know about you. ing in a late-November promotional urban. It’s more of an eclectic blend Kyle: According to my roommate, I am T-shirt sighting on “Live with Regis when it comes to that area. I like trying good at doing a lot of different voices and Kelly.” Do it with pizzazz? new kinds of food and traveling to new and random sounds. And, everybody Check. places. thinks I’m Hispanic when they hear my Delta Sigma Pi still remains an Shannon: Who or what motivates you? last name. Well my last name is actually important part of Brother Menio’s from Portuguese descent, and my par- Kyle: life. After all, she has to balance her I have always been motivated by ents and family are from India. The part career with her duties sitting on the each chance I get to make my parents of India where my father’s side of the proud. I know it sounds cliché and like Fraternity’s Board of Directors. After family is from was a Portuguese colony, something a kid would say, but when I thus the Portuguese last name. an 80-hour work week at Notre was growing up, my parents sacrificed Dame, Menio enjoys the company of so much to give me a great life and to Shannon: What is the best piece of fellow Deltasigs, especially when she give me as many opportunities as they advice you’ve ever received? is able to participate in Deltasig func- could. Kyle: My mom says,“Honey gets you tions.“I love seeing all the friends I Shannon: What Deltasig experience farther than vinegar.” It takes no extra have met across the country over the sticks out as your favorite? energy to be nice to somebody. Being last five years,” she said.“It’s my malicious and hurtful will only come Kyle: opportunity to give back after being Being initiated was a great feeling. back to get you in the end—bad karma. given so much.” Having gone through the nine-week- Next time you see somebody having a long process and earning the opportuni- bad day, give them a warm smile. Small According to Menio, her experi- ty to be called brother was special. things like this make more of a differ- ences with Delta Sigma Pi provided a During my initiation process, I stood ence in people’s lives than you know. significant foundation on which to next to a fellow pledge who was about Shannon: So, what’s next for you? build in the job search process. She 6’5”. I bet all the members got a good believes the interview preparation her laugh out of that one, seeing as I am Kyle: I have been interviewing with chapter offered its brothers gave her over a foot shorter than him! companies across the country and have received a few job offers. I will also be the confidence she needs to succeed. Shannon: What lessons have you More than anything, though, her studying abroad in Spain this summer. I gained from being a Deltasig? plan to travel around Europe while I’m Deltasig experience, which she now Kyle: This Fraternity has taught me over there. Since I don’t graduate until calls her hobby, allowed her to dis- things you just don’t get from a regular next summer, I have a lot more inter- cover an exciting field. in-class lecture. For example, etiquette viewing to do. What I really want to do Similarly, her biggest recommen- dinners which teach you how to con- is go back to school for law and business dation for current Deltasigs is to duct yourself in a formal setting when to get my JD/MBA. From there, who avoid settling for any job. Instead, you out with a prospective employer. Things knows? will be happier by seeking an oppor- like this, in addition to the awesome Shannon: Any last thoughts? tunity where you will be motivated. brothers, make this Fraternity what it is Kyle: In terms of my success, I want “You have to stay positive about what today. I would have to say though that everybody to know it was not an indi- you do or you will be miserable,” this Fraternity has so much diversity in vidual achievement. I would not have a Menio said.“I love getting people it and has helped me understand other cultures (which are an interest of mine). national win to claim without my excited about Deltasig or Notre It also helped me to really lighten up in coaches and teammates. I am a small Dame women’s basketball. It’s what I terms of my view on life, especially this part of the success achieved by every- L L live for.” past semester. body on that team.

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