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88690 DeltaSig July 2011.indd 1 6/15/11 2:10 PM Tuning into On-Air Talent Jake Whetter Arizona brother shares his experience as on-air personality at Radio Disney® in Los Angeles. By: Anna Mahone

Clear Channel radio station,” Whetter said, continuing to describe how and where his career went from there. Through hard work, long hours and the reaffirmation that he wasn’t a morning person, Brother Whetter climbed the ranks to an on-air personality, middays (10 a.m.-3 p.m.), on 92.9 The Mountain KWMT-FM in Tucson, Ariz. “As cliché as it may seem, being in the right place at the right time is a huge part of my story,” Jake said. However, he also believes a person can position themselves in the right place at the right time through hard work and networking. Jake has now been working with The Walt Disney Company® for over five years, the last three with Radio Disney, the number one radio network for kids, tweens and families. As the host of Celebrity Take with Jake, a daily entertainment report, and Radio Disney’s Top 30 Countdown, the network’s weekly music countdown show, he gets the chance to interview and work with several of the world’s favorite celebrities—such as Miley Cyrus, Selena Gomez, Justin Bieber and Jake Gyllenhaal. Justin Bieber at- tempted to teach him dance moves on several different Jake Whetter and Shira Lazar on the red carpet at occasions, Jake said the 83rd Academy Awards®, which was presented when asked about February 27 at the Kodak Theatre at Hollywood & his favorite talent Highland Center. (ABC/RICK ROWELL) or move any celeb- rity guest has taught rother Jake Whetter, Arizona, worked part-time to him. “If I actually Bhelp pay his way through college, which included knew how to do the a job as admissions assistant at the Art Center Design glide today, I would College. “Little did I know, it would soon open a door say that is my fa- leading me directly to where I wanted to go,” Whetter vorite dance move. said. But since I’m pecu- While working as an admissions assistant, Whetter liarly more confi- made his first break into the radio business when he dent donning a wig was asked to voice the Art Center Design College’s and ‘whipping my commercial that would be shown at a local advertising hair back and forth’ awards show sponsored by the college. Already thrilled with Willow Smith, I with such an opportunity, he was even more pleased must say, that wins!” to be invited to the show at the last minute because Whetter said. many local TV and radio personalities would be there Whether he’s try- Justin Bieber joins Jake Whetter in studio and it would be a chance to network with people in the ing to bust moves for a Take Over to talk about the premiere business. with Bieber or of his movie “Justin Bieber: Never Say “I quickly jumped on the opportunity and networked whipping his hair Never.” (DISNEY CHANNEL/RICK my way straight to the 5 a.m. morning show of a local back and forth with ROWELL)

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88690 DeltaSig July 2011.indd 2 6/15/11 2:10 PM Tuning into On-Air Talent Jake Whetter Arizona brother shares his experience as on-air personality at Radio Disney® in Los Angeles. By: Anna Mahone

Willow, Brother Whetter likes to keep the audience, as well as his guests, entertained and having fun. His favorite part of the job is being able to give the audience a behind-the-scenes look and help them see a more personal side of some of their favorite stars. Similarly, Jake said the best part of working with so many young celebrities is just keeping it simple and trying to ask questions that people would like to know. The young celebrities are fun, just kids with exceptional talent. Their lifestyle is obviously different than other kids, but they still interact the same way, he said. Whetter also recently had the opportunity to host this year’s Oscar.com’s All Access special, a behind-the-scenes look at the Oscar awards. It was without a doubt an incredible experience, “one of those moments where I “As I would say to anyone had to pause and realize I was hosting a preshow for the trying to get into any job, Oscars – the show we all grew up watching,” he said. He will also be one of the hosts of The Magic of Fall know why you want to do Fashion with Heidi Klum this fall on the CW. “My plans are to continue on the path I am on right now,” Whetter what you want to do, stay said. “I am fortunate enough to be on several media platforms: radio, television and online. To state that I passionate and dream big.” would like to emulate Ryan Seacrest’s path, would be a very correct statement.” Jake Whetter, Arizona, found his passion as an on-air talent While Brother Whetter has already accomplished for Radio Disney. so much since his collegiate Deltasig days, he said his biggest accomplishment to date was finding a job in radio show relatable and special to your listeners. the field he wanted to work in. He refused to settle for And how do you do that? Honesty—it’s the key to something that didn’t totally excite him, and now his job successful relationships in anything you do.” “is interesting, at times glamorous (I own a tux!) ever- As for fellow Deltasigs who want to get into radio, changing, and it constantly keeps me thinking about Whetter offered the following advice: “As I would say self-improvement.” to anyone trying to get into any job, know why you He also shared some advice for those wanting to want to do what you want to do, stay passionate and pursue a career in radio saying jokingly, “You must dream big. More specifically, intern or get a part-time not be prone to sore throats!” He quickly followed up job in your field of interest. Surround yourself with with a bit of more serious advice: “You must be good at people who share the same passion.” p thinking on your feet and have the ability to make your

Star Struck: “When I took my seat at this year’s Academy Awards, I was seated between Jake Gyllenhaal and Mark Ruffalo, right behind Annette Bening and Warren Beatty and a couple seats away from Gwyneth Paltrow, Matthew McConaughey and Hilary Swank. Needless to say, I was a bit anxious as to what kind of conversation, if any, was going take place. Turns out, accidentally ripping Mark Ruffalo’s wife’s dress is a great ice breaker! I have big feet and her dress was in my floor space! Don’t worry, we laughed it off. Annette Bening is also incredibly sweet, kind and gracious.”

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88690 DeltaSig July 2011.indd 3 6/15/11 2:10 PM CONTENTS

From left: PGP Mitch Simmons, Trustee Lisa Schram and Golden July 2011 Vol. 100 No. 3 Council Members Gus Schram and John Watton at the South Central Editor LEAD Provincial Conference in Bill Schilling Baton Rouge. Associate Executive Director/Executive Vice President of Leadership Foundation Shanda Gray

Director of Member Services Heather Troyer

Communications Coordinator Kellsey Miller Tuning into On-Air Talent Jake Whetter – 2 Art Director Michele Bell Jake Whetter, Arizona, is a host for Radio Disney.

Contributors Tim Augustine It’s Post Time! — 10 Brian Krippner Join us as we welcome our National Honorary Initiate Stan Curtis Louisville Convention and Visitors Bureau Anna Mahone and recognize Lifetime Achievement Award Honoree H. Nicholas Windeshausen, Nebraska-Lincoln.

Satisfying Natural Cravings – 16 Brett Bernstein and Andrew Flachner, both Cal Poly-San Luis Obispo, promote

Member of healthy vending options through their company Natural Cravings. AACSB International –The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business The Entrepreneur Equation – 18 Fraternity Communications Association (FCA) Professional Fraternity Association (PFA) Carol Roth, Pennsylvania, dispels myths of entrepreneurship. Professional Fraternity Executives Association (PFEA) The Impact of an Internship – 30 The DELTASIG of Delta Sigma Pi is published by the Tim Augustine, Kent State, promotes internships as valuable career path tools. International Fraternity of Delta Sigma Pi. ©Copyright 2011 by The International Fraternity of Delta Sigma Pi, Inc. Pre-press by Alliance Printing. Building Blocks for a Balanced Life – 31 Printing and mailing by Globus Printing and Packaging. Brian Krippner, Truman State, shares tips for building a balanced life. The DELTASIG of Delta Sigma Pi is distributed to RVP By Day, Trapeze Artist by Night – 32 all collegiate chapters, life members, national honorary initiates, faculty and honorary initiates RVP Laura Bittner gives us a look into her unique hobby. for five years following initiation, national officers, Golden Council members, current Leadership Foundation donors, Fraternity leaders and Deltasibs — 37 new grads for one full year following year of For some Deltasigs the word “brother” has a double meaning. graduation. It is also sent to numerous business schools and Greek organization headquarters.

The magazine is available online under the Resources Section at www.dspnet.org. DEPARTMENTS, etc. Send address changes, articles, letters and photographs to: Fraternal Forum…5 Communications Coordinator 2011 Collegians of the Year…6 Delta Sigma Pi 330 South Campus Avenue Leadership Foundation…9 Oxford, OH 45056 (513) 523-1907 LEAD Provincial Conference Recap…14 FAX (513) 523-7292 [email protected] On Campus…20 Beyond Campus…26 On the Cover: Jason, Katie and Kevin Gritters are all Deltasigs Brotherhood Network…28 from Mu Rho at Colorado State. See page 37 for the story on Deltasig siblings. Pepsi Beverages Company…29 DELTASIGnificants…33 Water Cooler…36

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88690 DeltaSig July 2011.indd 4 6/15/11 2:10 PM Fraternal Forum New Online Communication Tools for Chapters

elta Sigma Pi is now partnered What does this mean to the average with their members quickly and Dwith Group Interactive Networks member? easily. If you haven’t already, get in (GIN), a Gainesville, Florida-based GIN is private to each chapter— the GIN! technology company, that provides each user has his/her own username web-based and Facebook tools to and password—and only members Heather A. Troyer who have been Director of Member Services added by the chapter can access the system. If you See What Chapters Are have not received Saying About GIN an email invit- ing you to join GIN is a fantastic tool that helps GIN, please con- us keep track of brothers, events, tact your chapter and information. You can select (if you need con- specific brothers or groups tact information, of brothers (i.e. collegiate, please contact the alumni, pledge, custom) and Central Office). mass email or mass text them in a matter of seconds. Events Although only col- entered in the calendar are legiate chapters automatically transferred to have GIN, alum- the announcement board and ni can join their can be color-coded for easy chapter of initia- reference. You can also check Greek organiztions. What does tion’s GIN System to keep up-to- contact information in seconds. this mean for you? Each collegiate date with news and events. Your in- chapter—and its alumni—now has dividual GIN System can be visited The interface is extremely an online members-only system online, using the GIN Facebook Ap- user-friendly and you can (called the GIN System) at no cost to plication or (if you have one) your customize several settings as the chapter! iPhone/iTouch. This application is well. Post announcements, being expanded to other types of questionnaires, etc. for all brothers to see or limit who What is the GIN System? devices soon. can view certain information The GIN System brings chapter And you won’t have to filter by selecting from quick lists. communication online. Everything through information because each Posting chapter pictures is a chapters need to manage the section (announcement, events, snap and sending a message to chapter and connect with members files) in the GIN System can be the chapter is even easier. Status (collegiate, alumni and pledges) personalized for each member updates are done with the click can be found in one central place type. This means, the VP-Pledge of a mouse. It’s a really easy and accessed at any time. When Education can post announcements system to learn and use. the chapter needs to share an just to pledges, the VP-Alumni announcement, send a reminder Relations can invite alumni to GIN is the best tool to use for about the dues deadline, poll the specific events, the President can chapter management. Earlier chapter about a social event or post the Executive Committee in the semester our chapter was trying to design a site just like have members sign up for a service agenda to just officers before the this and GIN fulfilled our every event, it can do that, and more, meeting or the Chancellor can requirement. Thanks GIN and online, in GIN. The system also has invite and remind everyone about Deltasig! file sharing, mass text messaging, initiation. discussion boards, an online GIN is a wonderful tool that Fraternally yours, calendar with automatic text and allows chapters to communicate Jake Talbott, Iowa State email reminders, and more.

“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 contributing a column. Final determination of content rests with the editorial staff.

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88690 DeltaSig July 2011.indd 5 6/15/11 2:10 PM COLLEGIANS OF THE YEAR 2011 REGIONAL COYs Pacific Coast – Jennifer Congratulations to the Atlantic Coast – Lee, Cal State-Fullerton Joseph Finnigan, Rocky Mountain – North Florida Amanda Brooks, 2011 Collegians of the Year! Bay Area – Amanda Colorado State Reid, San Jose State Sierra Nevada – Jason ach year, a collegiate member from every chapter who demonstrates what Capital – Osman Sumi, Cal State- it truly means to be a Deltasig is chosen as their chapter’s Collegian of the E Mohammed, George Sacramento Year (COY). Mason South Atlantic – Sara The following criteria, in order of importance, are taken into consideration Central Gulf – Ernest Inkapool, Tampa in selecting chapter candidates, regional and provincial winners, and finally Ingram, West Florida South Pacific – Cody the National Collegian of the Year: Fraternity involvement; attendance at Central – Paul Dayton, Silva, Loyola- inter-chapter Fraternity events including but not limited to Grand Chapter Illinois Marymount Congress, LEAD Schools and LEAD Provincial Conferences, regional Desert Mountain – Southeastern – Emily initiations, chapter installations, etc.; essay outlining goals if selected as William Pentis, Halstead, Mercer National Collegian of the Year; degree of leadership exhibited in Delta Arizona State Southwestern – Sigma Pi; university/community involvement and leadership; scholastic East Central – Kristen Christopher Sundberg, aptitude/GPA; additional essays required by the application and letters Kralik, Bowling Green North Texas of recommendation. Other criteria considered include, in no particular State Steel Valley – Jeffrey order: ability to represent the Fraternity on the National Board of Directors, Eastern – Kaitlin Starr, Penn State-Erie leadership ability, dependability, responsibility, honesty, integrity and McDermott, Tornado Alley – sincerity, moral character, personality and professional attitude. St. Joseph’s Shannon Lavicky, Regional winners are chosen by a committee appointed by the Regional Gateway – Matthew Oklahoma State Vice President. One provincial winner is selected by each Provincial Venneman, Truman Scholastic Development and Awards Committee. The National Scholastic State 2011 CHAPTER COYs Development and Awards Committee selects the national winner from Great Lakes – Cody Albany – Kimberly among them. Candee, Wisconsin- Sumcizk Regional Collegian of the Year winners receive: a pearl and ruby badge Madison Arizona – Jeremy and a $400 award from the Delta Sigma Pi Leadership Foundation made Great Plains – Kirstie Goldberg possible by the Clyde Kitchens/Thoben Elrod and Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Gill, Drake Arizona State – William A. Sparks Scholarship Funds. Provincial winners, in addition to their Gulf South – Jerilyn Pentis regional awards and recognition, receive an additional $500 scholarship (if Martinez, Our Lady of Baylor – Marc Link they enroll in graduate studies within five years after being selected). The Holy Cross Bellarmine – Tara national winner also serves as a voting member of Delta Sigma Pi’s Board of Gulf Western – Vikas Maeda Directors for a two-year term and is eligible for a $5000 scholarship (in lieu Brahmbhatt, Texas- Bentley – Jonathan Lee of the $500 provincial scholarship) from the Leadership Foundation’s Sparks Austin Binghamton – Paul Cho Scholarship Fund. Huron – Jacquelyn Boston U. – Alexandra Lester, Wayne State- Mauro Congratulations to the 2011 Provincial COYs! Michigan Bowling Green State – Mid-Atlantic – Kristen Kralik NATIONAL COY Thomas Ryan, North Bryant – Justin Pires Cody Silva, Loyola-Marymount, Western Province Carolina-Chapel Hill Buffalo – Richard Stein Mid-South – Tara Cal Poly-Pomona – 2011 PROVINCIAL COYs Maeda, Bellarmine Jimmy Quach Midwestern – Bryan Cal Poly-San Luis Reece Clark, Obispo – Kate Rockhurst Kornegay New England – Cal State-Fresno – Kevin McCormack, Kenneth Kinnersley Connecticut Cal State-Fullerton – Niagara – Richard Jennifer Lee Stein, Buffalo Cal State-Long Beach – North Central – Shanna Emrich Tiffany Woelfel, Cal State-Northridge – Cody Candee Jeffrey Starr Bryan Reece Clark Sara Inkapool Minnesota Tracy Trieu Wisconsin-Madison Penn State-Erie Rockhurst Tampa Northwestern – Jessica Cal State-Sacramento – NORTH CENTRAL NORTHEASTERN SOUTH CENTRAL SOUTHERN Feller, Washington Jason Sumi PROVINCE PROVINCE PROVINCE PROVINCE State

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88690 DeltaSig July 2011.indd 6 6/15/11 2:10 PM COLLEGIANS OF THE YEAR Servant Leadership I feel extremely blessed, honored and humbled to be writing to you as the 2011 National COY. This spring, I am celebrating my three year anniversary as a member of this inspiring brotherhood and can say without a doubt that, even without taking this newest honor into consideration, Delta Sigma Pi has transformed who I am and the way in which I engage the world. Before Delta Sigma Pi, I defined success as acquiring wealth, fame and status for myself; I now define and measure my success by the degree that I am able to make a positive impact in lives of those that surround me. From left: 2009 National COY Burton Bridges, 2010 National COY Jenny My pledging experience, my leadership Terbrock, PGP Mitch Simmons, 2011 National COY Cody Silva, Western opportunities, the educational events, my time at PVP Lisa Brown and 2005 National COY Dave Glanzrock. LEAD events and GCC—and so much more—have instilled in me a simple yet powerful principle that California-Berkeley – Florida Atlantic – Cara Louisiana State – governs my thoughts and actions as a brother of Delta Nanxi Liu Bolsinger Jessica Spence Sigma Pi. Within each of us is a compassionate heart California-Irvine – Florida International – Loyola-Marymount – and limitless potential that, when used together, result Belyn Lai Angelena Adams Cody Silva in significant change in our own lives and in the lives California-Los Angeles – Florida State – Summer Marquette – Efstathia of others. We only learn to use these gifts through Brian Wu Sagram Poulos the love, inspiration and support of those around us California-Riverside – Francis Marion – Marshall – James Kuhn whom we call friend, mentor and yes…even brother. Kane Mejia Cassandra Moncrief Massachusetts-Boston – It is clear that our Fraternity does not exist to California-San Diego – George Mason – Alyssa Trinidad maintain the status quo. Instead, we are a place where Jasmin King Osman Mohammed McNeese State – courageous, respectable and capable young leaders California-Santa Cruz – George Washington – Ashley Eaves are grown and later use their unique talents and Lisa Fong Randall Shore Mercer – Emily passions to best serve. It is no accident that our letters Central Missouri – Georgia – Anna Halstead and the principles they represent refer to the special Nora Reiling Krakovski Miami-Ohio – Angela connection that join each of us as brothers. Christian Brothers – Georgia College & Lukic I am extremely thankful that I was able to find a home Abraham Villarreal State – Roslyn Ellis Midwestern State – within Delta Sigma Pi—a place where I continue to grow Cincinnati – Ben Georgia Southern – Jarod Bell into the best version of myself. What is so amazing and Roemer Nicole Johns Minnesota – Tiffany inspiring is that my experience is a common one shared Clemson – Courtney Georgia State – Allison Woelfel with many brothers across the country. Kammerer Deyo Minnesota State – I look forward to meeting all of you and hearing Colorado-Colorado Hawaii-Hilo – Heather Kathleen Ritter your very own Deltasig stories. It is my hope to meet Springs – Samuel Ross Missouri-Kansas City – as many brothers as possible to best serve you over Henry Illinois – Paul Dayton Devin Airey the coming years. I look forward to the opportunity to Colorado State – Indiana State – Kelsey Missouri State – further the aims and objectives of our Fraternity and Amanda Brooks Weber Cassandra Artman build a more rich and fulfilling experience for each Connecticut – Kevin Indiana-Purdue at Ft. Missouri-Columbia – and every one of us. McCormack Wayne – Andrew Lauren Ressel Cornell – Jessica Zhao Sherwood Missouri-St. Louis – Fraternally, Dayton – Andrew Iowa State – Belinda Ryan Davis Bouquet Graham Nebraska–Lincoln – Delaware – Ashley James Madison – Kin Ian Yin Burgio Christopher Devine Nevada-Reno – Coreen Denver – Cecilia Lee Kent State – Lauren Collins Cody Silva, Loyola-Marymount Drake – Kirstie Gill Mesick New Jersey – Stephen 2011 National Collegian of the Year Evansville – Whitney Longwood – Eileen Eller Dixon Reed Keller (continued on page 8)

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88690 DeltaSig July 2011.indd 7 6/15/11 2:10 PM (continued from page 7) St. Cloud State – Texas A&M-College New Mexico – Olena Danielle Jepson Station – Thien-Son Delta Sigma Pi Dziuba St. Edward`s – Ashley Hoang New Mexico State – Wainscott Texas A&M-Corpus is a Way of Life Tiffany Holford St. Joseph’s – Kaitlin Christi – Santiago New York – Lucy Liu McDermott Ballen Delta Sigma Pi is not North Carolina-Chapel Saint Louis – David Texas A&M-Kingsville – only a group of associated Hill – Thomas Ryan Black Edgar Rodriguez business students and North Florida – Joseph St. Mary`s – Kimberly Texas Tech – Katie friendly alumni, it is also a Finnigan Villalpando Vance way of life. We have a very North Texas – St. Peter`s – Jayson Texas-Arlington – distinct culture within our Christopher Sundberg Alsbrook Alyssa Figueroa Fraternity that affords Northern Arizona – St. Thomas – Carl Texas-Austin – Vikas us opportunities beyond Brynn Foree Lymangood Brahmbhatt measure. Ohio Dominican – San Diego – Susan Texas-El Paso – Jaclyn In the past two years, Tamaris Henagan Walker Romero I have met and worked Oklahoma – Wade San Diego State – Jared Truman State – with brothers who have Brockway Chandler Matthew Venneman accomplished amazing feats in their personal Oklahoma State – San Francisco – Kim Valparaiso – Kelsi time. One brother is founding an innovative Shannon Lavicky Mai Miller nonprofit organization with advice and initiative Our Lady of Holy Cross – San Francisco State – Virgina Tech – Rebecca from fellow brothers. In a matter of months, Jerilyn Martinez Richard Ha Johns two determined brothers founded a start-up Pacific – Lauren Short San Jose State – Washington State – technology company by raising $15,000 from Penn State-Erie – Jeffrey Amanda Reid Jessica Feller venture capitalists. Other brothers have not only Starr South Carolina – Wayne State-Michigan – met, but also worked for, renowned leaders Penn State-State Gabriel Cossio Jacquelyn Lester including Bill Clinton, Angela Burt-Murray and College – Aaron South Florida- Wayne State-Nebraska – Timothy Geithner, and one even dined with Weeks Polytechnic – Leland Mikayla Nekuda Warren Buffett. The culture of Delta Sigma Pi Pittsburgh – Shannon Adams West Florida – Ernest encouraged these brothers to capitalize on these McCall South Florida-Tampa – Ingram types of opportunities and initiatives. I consider Radford – Chelsea Webb Sean-Akeem Brooks Western Kentucky – all of these brothers my friends and as an alumnus Redlands – Emily Southern California – Stuart Nunn of Deltasig, I am committed to staying involved Brown Jessica Lee Wisconsin-Madison – throughout my lifetime to push forward so our Rider – Kristen Milos Southern Illinois- Cody Candee collegiates have similar experiences. Rockhurst – Bryan Edwardsville – Casey Wisconsin-Milwaukee – Further, I want to emphasize that the collegiates Reece Clark Quimby Mitchel Gallagher  are the lifeblood of this Fraternity. They are on Roger Williams – Scott Southern Methodist – the frontline each semester, recruiting more McMann Victoria Kean brothers to join our Fraternity to perpetuate Saginaw Valley State – Syracuse – Kevin Hirst Delta Sigma Pi. Without the influx of thousands Jessica Drake Tampa – Sara Inkapool of new students each year, we would revert from tradition and would need to change the scope of our organization or we would cease to exist. Our founders were students of commerce and it still holds true 104 years later that our core members are from 203 active collegiate chapters. I, like many, want Deltasig to stay true to its founding and believe that as long as Delta Sigma Pi keeps Will You Be One of Next Year’s COYs? this top-of-mind, we will continue to prosper until our bicentennial. And remember the pair Each chapter may nominate one collegiate member of determined, business entrepreneurs with a for the Collegian of the Year award annually. A hefty bank account I mentioned? They’re still in college! chapter member other than the nominee must complete It has been an honor and a pleasure serving the nomination form on the Awards section of Delta Sigma Pi these past two years, and I would www.dspnet.org not trade my experiences for anything. no later than October 15. The nominee must complete an online application (for Thank you and fraternally, higher levels of recognition) no later than November Delta Sigma Pi Leadership Foundation 15. For complete guidelines, review the Awards and www.dspnet.org Recognition Guide at www.dspnet.org. Burton B. Bridges, Christian Brothers 2009 National Collegian of the Year [email protected]

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88690 DeltaSig July 2011.indd 9 6/15/11 2:10 PM Grand Chapter Congress (GCC) is less than a month away and you don’t want to miss out! Join us in Louisville, the home of the Kentucky Derby, August 10-14. There are several tools to help plan your trip to Louisville at www.dspnet.org. These include: hotel information, schedule of events, registration policies, legislation including Bylaw and Ritual proposals, Nominations Beacon, Registration Beacon and tuxedo and flower order forms. There is also a list of things to do and see around Louisville. Event Highlights Educational Sessions A number of sessions are offered Wednesday—tracks include Delta Sigma Pi operations and history, technol- ogy and social media, financial growth, professional/career development, leadership and personal growth. You’ll quickly find there are sessions for everyone—collegiate members, alumni members and guests—attend- ing Grand Chapter Congress. Grand President’s Dance/ Golden Knight’s Ceremony A Congress favorite is the Grand President’s Dance Wednesday. This year’s theme is Kentucky Derby—elegant sundresses, fancy hats, the “jockey look” or even the “horse look!” The Golden Knight’s Ceremony will be held during the dance. All Congress attendees (brothers, pledges and guests) are welcome to participate and will each receive a commemorative pin. The ceremony is only held during GCC, so if you miss out, you have to Photo Courtesy of Dan Louisville CVB Brown/ wait until Seattle in 2013 to be inducted. Stan Curtis—2011 National Honorary Initiate Stan Curtis, founder of USA Harvest, will be initiated Thursday morning (brothers only). Non-brothers are invited to hear Brother Curtis’s remarks following the initiation ritual. (See page 12.)

Alumni Recognition Lunch and Awards Lunch Join us August 11 in recognizing Silver and Golden Helmet honorees and other significant donors and alumni at the Alumni Recognition Lunch. August 12, we will honor our national collegiate and alumni chapter award winners and listen to 2011 Collegian of the Year Cody Silva’s, Loyola-Marymount, address at the Awards Lunch.

Friday Outing—Louisville Bats Baseball Louisville Slugger Field, home of the Louisville Bats, is one of the top ten best places to watch minor league baseball! Walk to the stadium and enjoy dinner, live music and the baseball game. Photo courtesy of Louisville CVB Saturday’s Banquet Brothers and guests look forward to Saturday’s formal banquet, where H. Nicholas Windeshausen, Nebraska-Lincoln, will be honored with the 2011 Lifetime Achievement Award.

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The Marriott is the premiere convention hotel in down- town Louisville. It provides skywalk access to the Fourth Street Live entertainment district and is within walking distance to Waterfront Park, Louisville Slugger Museum, 4th Street Live and the Muhammad Ali Center and just minutes from Fourth Street Live is a dining, entertainment and Churchill Downs, home of the Kentucky Derby. retail destination next to the Downtown Marriott and worth exploring. More information and a Louisville Downtown Marriott calendar of events: 280 West Jefferson www.4thstlive.com Louisville, KY 20202 (800)266-9432 www.marriott.com Register today! Visit the Congress page at www.dspnet.org for registration forms and pricing information. Per day registration is also available. Registration onsite is available, but we strongly recommend registering ahead of time.

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88690 DeltaSig July 2011.indd 10 6/15/11 2:10 PM Grand Chapter Congress August 10-14 in Louisville

graduate of Florida, Ethan Association conferences, Fieldman President of GIN Fieldman has a background in also created and hosts an annual Ethan Fieldman Finance and Economics and de- technology seminar for fraternal has a passion for veloped several successful busi- organizations. Fieldman’s passion Event Highlights technology and ness ventures prior to co-found- is making technology and social social media. ing Group Interactive Networks media useful and accessible—it (GIN). Today, Fieldman is GIN’s has to work, and the client has to chief “idea guy”—he’s con- understand it. Fieldman is also an stantly thinking about the alumnus of Sigma Alpha Epsilon next big thing to solve tech- and an adviser to their Florida Up- nology challenges, con- silon chapter. stantly looking for ways During his keynote presenta- to improve GIN’s prod- tion, Fieldman will talk about the ucts and services. As process of growing his business to one client recently put the leading technology provider for it when she pitched the fraternal market, developing

Photo Courtesy of Dan Louisville CVB Brown/ an idea his way, “I new technologies to address client could just see his needs, and what’s next in technol- wheels turning.” ogy and social media. Fieldman Ethan Fieldman, A frequent pre- will also share his knowledge on senter at organiza- bridging the generation gap with GCC Featured Speaker tion and association technology, staying safe online and conferences such offers tips for maximizing technol- as the Fraternity Executives Asso- ogy for personal and organizational ciation and Professional Fraternity use.  Join us in Honoring H. Nicholas Windeshausen —Deltasig’s 2011 Lifetime Achievement Honoree Foundation Trustee Brandon On a national level, he served as Trease, Wayne State-Nebraska, nomi- Chairman of the Editorial Advisory nated Windeshausen for his nearly Board from 1965-69 and was then 60 years of service to the academic appointed to Grand Council as world and Delta Sigma Pi. Director of Education for Business Brother Windeshausen has in 1969. A Golden Council member served the Fraternity in numer- since 1971, he has also been award- ous positions since his 1952 ini- ed both the Silver and Golden tiation into Alpha Delta Chapter at Helmets. Nebraska-Lincoln. After holding Professionally, Nic has touched positions in his collegiate chapter, the life of many students through- Windeshausen served as District out his lifelong career as an educa- Director for Nebraska-Lincoln tor, teaching at Nebraska-Lincoln 4th Street Live and president of the alumni chap- and California-Sacramento and Fourth Street Live is a dining, entertainment and ter in Lincoln. He then moved to through his many volunteer roles retail destination next to the Downtown Marriott California, where he served as with the Fraternity. He also served and worth exploring. More information and a District Director for California- in the U.S. Navy for more than three calendar of events: Sacramento, Cal State-Chico and years during World War II with www.4thstlive.com Nevada-Reno, and then helped two years in the Pacific Theater as charter and became chapter ad- a medic and worked in sales and visor for Epsilon Phi Chapter at marketing before becoming a pro- olden Council Member H. California-Sacramento. Brother fessor. Brother Windeshausen will GNicholas Windeshausen, Ph.D, Windeshausen also continued his officially join the ranks of other Nebraska-Lincoln, will be honored involvement in Deltasig as a char- great Fraternity leaders honored during the closing banquet at Grand ter member and past officer of with the Lifetime Achievement Chapter Congress. Leadership the Sacramento Alumni Chapter. Award August 13 in Louisville. 

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88690 DeltaSig July 2011.indd 11 6/15/11 2:10 PM Stan Curtis’s Dream Makes a Difference Stan Curtis will be initiated as the 2011 National Honorary Initiate Thursday, August 11

homeless population. Still upset USA Harvest was born soon af- about the waste of food at the cafete- ter the Ann Landers column, quick- ria, the idea occurred to Curtis that ly growing to become the largest the homeless could use a few green all-volunteer food distribution orga- beans—and Kentucky Harvest was nization in America. Harvest volun- born. teers pick-up surplus food from res- From the start, Kentucky taurants, hospitals and food suppli- Harvest has had a very unusual, but ers and deliver it to missions, soup simple, premise: take no money, take kitchens and people in need. It’s a food. When Curtis first announced very simple and passionate concept the new organization, he had more that people can really relate to and Our 2011 National Honorary Initiate Stan than 100 phone calls on the first day. USA Harvest now has more than Curtis is founder of USA Harvest, a nonprofit The majority wanted to volunteer 125,000 volunteers in more than 130 that moves food from those who have too much (Curtis had said not to send mon- cities. to those who have too little. ey, it would be sent back) while 20 And because hunger doesn’t more wanted to donate food and six take the weekends off, Curtis also tan Curtis started his adult life as needed food. In the first year alone, founded Blessings in a Backpack Sa professional tennis player tour- Kentucky Harvest collected more in 2005, a nonprofit organization ing the world. After retiring from than 750,000 pounds of food. feeding more than 37,500 children. tennis, he then entered the world of On Thanksgiving Day in 1988, The unique program began with investment and finance. During that Ann Landers published a letter titled two schools and now reaches more new career, he founded Kentucky “Louisville Feeds Its Own” shar- than 200. It is designed to feed el- Harvest in 1987, which led to the ing the story of Kentucky Harvest ementary school children whose founding of USA Harvest, a national in national newspapers. More than families qualify for the Federal Free organization, in 1989. USA Harvest 5,000 people called from around the and Reduced Price Meal program focuses on “food-raising,” not fund- world to ask if they could start the on the weekends for only $80 per raising, and moves food from those program in their town. At the time, year. Every Friday, students receive who have too much to those who Kentucky Harvest had no paid staff their backpacks with staples that have much too little. and Curtis still worked full time as require little to no preparation and Standing in line at his favorite an investment banker. This made they return with their backpacks on local cafeteria one night, Curtis no- answering phones a challenge, but Monday ready to learn. ticed a worker remove a tray that Curtis and his friends somehow Local community mem- still had green beans in it and replace managed. bers and entertainers alike sup- it with a new one. After port USA Harvest dinner, Curtis asked and Blessings in a the manager what hap- Backpack. The Goo pened to the green beans Goo Dolls, Hillary and learned that the caf- Duff, Miley Cyrus, eteria liked to keep the Neil Diamond, Bill trays steaming hot, so Cosby and the they replaced the beans Rolling Stones have even though they were all helped raise food still edible. According donations and vis- to health department ited local schools, laws, once food has raising awareness for been removed from a these programs. In steam table, it can’t be addition, Curtis has put back and is thrown appeared on numer- away. Curtis read an ar- ous radio and televi- ticle three days later that sion shows through- named Louisville as one Curtis meets with a group of students after receiving their new backpacks. The out America includ- of America’s leading cit- backpacks are sent home Friday filled with food and returned Monday for the ing Larry King Show, ies in the growth of their next weekend. Reverend Robert

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88690 DeltaSig July 2011.indd 12 6/15/11 2:10 PM Grand Chapter Congress August 10-14 in Louisville Stan Curtis’s Dream Makes a Difference Stan Curtis will be initiated as the 2011 National Honorary Initiate Thursday, August 11

Schuler’s Hour of Power, Tom Snyder He has also received numer- House. Additionally, he was rec- on CNBC and the CBS television ous awards for his work with USA ognized with the National Caring series How’d They Do That?! Also, Harvest and Blessings in a Backpack. Institute’s Caring Award for being one Stan has been featured on MTV in In 2008, he received the Tree of Life of America’s most caring and giving the documentary Rock in America Foundation International Global citizens and the America’s Award, or and The American Way. Heart Award and the internationally the Nobel Prize for Goodness, which recognized “Lewis recognizes American heroes who Hines” award for his personify the American character contributions to pro- and spirit. grams that affect the In addition to his work with health and well-being USA Harvest, Curtis serves on many of children. boards of directors, including those In 1997, President of USA Today’s Make A Difference Bill Clinton pre- Day and the Heart of America sented Curtis with Foundation. the nation’s most Join us August 11 in Louisville prestigious volunteer when we welcome Stan Curtis as our award, The President’s 2011 National Honorary Brother!  Volunteer Action Award, in a Rose Garden cer- Curtis speaks at the inauguration of Blessings in a Backpack, a pro- emony at the White gram that feeds low-income students on the weekend.

Climbing the Congress Ladder he many boxes of archives at Delta Sigma Pi Central the years. Golden Council Member Bob Hughes, TOffice house an assortment of trinkets and treasures Pennsylvania, was presented with ladders from the GCC’s from over 100 years of Deltasig history. Past Grand Chapter he had previously attended starting with the 14th GCC in Congress souvenirs are among the most cherished. A tradi- Chicago in 1942. This summer will be his 32nd GCC! The tion that coincides with Congress is the official ladder. Each Fraternity also ordered extra ladders from past GCC’s so rung of the ladder displays the location and year of a other long-term attendees could be recognized. Grand Chapter Congress, recognizing those indi- How long is your ladder? To purchase rungs or a viduals who are loyal GCC attendees. headbar for the upcoming or past GCC’s, visit www. Many would be surprised to find out dspnet.org. They will also be available in Louisville. As that ladders were not introduced un- the years go by, the ladders serve as a reminder of our til the 36th GCC in New Orleans bond at Congress.  in 1987 as a way to recog- nize brothers who had attended many Congresses over

Bob Hughes and his wife, 2009 National Honorary Initiate Arlene, at the 2009 GCC in Washington, D.C.

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88690 DeltaSig July 2011.indd 13 6/15/11 2:10 PM Nearly 2,000 Deltasigs Enjoyed the Spring LEAD Provincial Conferences!

rothers from around the country Benjoyed diverse keynote speakers and educational sessions, karaoke nights, provincial council meetings and networking at the 2011 LEAD Provincial Conferences. Thanks to all who helped make these events a huge success! With memorable professional speakers and dozens of volunteer presenters – attendees had quite a selection of topics to choose from.

Winter storms hit Baton Rouge, but those who attended had a memorable weekend throwing pies in the face of PVP Los Ellis and Several Minnesota brothers take a break between educational sessions at the North others. Snowflakes fell in the Bay Central LEAD Provincial in Madison with their RVP and DD. Back (from left): Area for the first time in 35 years, RVP Jodi Schoh, Danny Spors and Tiffany Woelfel. Front (from left): DD Carissa but that didn’t stop the karaoke Panning, Nick Caretta and Bradford Brennan. and great sessions. Cleveland and Madison had no weather issues, although it was expected based on locations, and had the highest attendance. The LEAD season wrapped up in Myrtle Beach with the sound of the surf and seagulls. We hope you’ll join us at the Chapters attending Baton Rouge upcoming LEAD Schools this fall! competed in money wars for the opportunity to pie their RVP and PVP. Gulf Western Region won the money war and pied RVP Gilbert Landras (left) and PVP Los Ellis. They raised nearly $200 for the Ronald McDonald House, the South Central Provincial Initiative.

From left: Jordan Gilbert, William Bryan, Matthew Venneman, Elizabeth Pulley and Ryan Mosby, all Truman State, gather during closing session at the South Central event in Baton Rouge.

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Alumni brothers at the Northeastern LEAD Provincial banquet in Cleveland. From left: Dan Collins, Massachusetts-Boston; Peter LaCava, Bentley; Deb Lang, Bentley; Patrick Johnson, Bryant; Jon Lee, Bentley; A group of brothers at the Southern LEAD Provincial enjoy and RVP Laura Bittner. the beachfront hotel in Myrtle Beach. Front (from left): Chelsea Webb, Nicole Chambati, Karin Fitzgerald, Kara Adkins and An Le. Back (from left): Alex Brown, Sean Vineyard, George Reutter, Yanil Escobar and Duryea Leftwich, all Radford.

Brothers in Myrtle Beach take a break before heading to one of the many education sessions. From left: Emily Halstead, Mercer; DD Jeanne Gregory; Golden Council Member Karon Drewniak, Georgia; Amber Wicknig, Kennesaw State; Kim Rogers, Mercer; and Emily Roberts, Delegates voting at the Western LEAD Provincial Council Mercer. Professional speaker and author Tim Augustine was the keynote Meeting in Walnut Creek. speaker and is a frequent presenter at LEAD events and GCC.

Enjoying the Southern LEAD banquet in Myrtle Beach were leaders from across the country including, from left, Southern PVP David Ross, Golden Council Member Duckie Webb, Trustee Barrett Carter, Trustee Claire Sammon Roberts, PGP Mitch Simmons, Golden Council Member Velvet Simmons, RVP Josh Snow, Golden Council Member Jim Pendergrass and GP Mark Chiacchiari.

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88690 DeltaSig July 2011.indd 15 6/15/11 2:10 PM fter graduating in December 2009 and May 2010, One of the biggest challenges of Marc’s new healthier ABrett Bernstein and Andrew Flachner, bothCal Poly- lifestyle was learning how to eat properly—and he soon San Luis Obispo, secured corporate jobs in California. But realized that the junk food in the vending machines was like many young and adventurous entrepreneurs, Brett not what he wanted. The experience encouraged him to and Andrew soon realized desk jobs and cubicles just start a vending company to more properly align with weren’t for them. “We had a bigger purpose: to provide what he was learning about food and to make it easier nutritional snacks to people in California, and hopefully to stay on track. on a national scale,” Flachner said. With the help of his wife and daughter, Marc made Together, Brett and Andrew took the risk, quit their his all-natural vending dream a reality in December 2007 corporate jobs, and joined Brett’s father, Marc Bernstein, in their San Diego community, while still working full- at Natural Cravings Healthy Vending. time as a software consultant. “People crave foods. It’s The elder Bernstein founded Natural Cravings in late all natural—and Natural Cravings is the name I came up 2007 after dropping 115 pounds as a result of gastric with,” he said. bypass surgery and changes in his diet and exercise Earlier this year, Brothers Bernstein and Flachner regimen. “It was something that had to happen,” he said. jumped on board to further the company’s mission of Gastric bypass assisted him greatly, but he had to make becoming the world’s premier vendor of all-natural the eating changes, do the exercise, keep the weight off refreshments with supreme attention to customer service. and keep the lifestyle. “We want to see healthy vending be as ubiquitous as junk food vending today,” said Brett. Vending machines right now are associated with junk—candy bars and potato chips—things not high in nutritional content. The two brothers want to change that landscape so when you think of vending machines, you think of Natural Cravings.

Satisfying Natural Cravings

California Brothers’ all-natural Brett Bernstein (left) and Andrew Flachner, both Cal vending company offers healthier Poly-San Luis Obispo, left their corporate careers to choices for snackers. join Natural Cravings and 16 JULYJULY 2011/2011/THETHE DELTASIGDELTASIG OFOF DELTADELTA SIGMASIGMA PIPI By: Anna Mahone promote healthy vending.

88690 DeltaSig July 2011.indd 16 6/15/11 2:10 PM The three employees share responsibilities and are from Popchips President and Founder Patrick Turpin, as trying to find their roles as they grow. While Marc well as a pending endorsement from a professional athlete. remains on the product and merchandising side of With these endorsements, in addition to their successful Natural Cravings’ operations, Brett and Andrew focus pilot program in schools and current and potential on securing new accounts, rebranding and financing the legislation requiring schools to sell healthier foods, Natural company. Natural Cravings also has a board of advisers Cravings hopes to see even more growth throughout who consult on nutrition, sustainable business practices California and, ultimately, the nation. and philanthropy. For this business adventure, Brett and Andrew agreed In the last three months, Natural Cravings has that their involvement in Deltasig best prepared them experienced a 15-percent growth rate, successfully in one way, in particular: networking. Their work with expanding beyond the San Diego area. Natural Cravings Natural Cravings has reinforced existing thoughts on now has 23 machines, providing healthier snack and networking, said Andrew. Brett went on to say, “I’m all drink options in California schools, offices, businesses, about networking. I love meeting new people. There’s a and even Santana Row, a popular San Jose shopping value in friendships and business contacts. Deltasig taught development. “We’re not asking places to pull their me how to conduct myself professionally, prepare for junk food,” Marc said. “We just give healthier options. meetings, to be persistent, to get what I wanted in business Students and employees make the choice.” and how not to take no for an answer.” Each vending machine offers 27 snack and 6 drink They also agreed on an important lesson and piece of selections, including well-known products such as advice they’ve learned from Marc while working at Natural Popchips, Clif bars, Stacy’s Naked Pita Chips, vitamin- Cravings: “Quality over quantity.” This lesson was quickly learned when working with their 23 all-natural vending machines, which perform ten-fold on average versus competitors. “Don’t take 10 days to do a refill. If a machine needs to be refilled midday, we’re there,” Andrew said. Marc also advised young entrepreneurs to “Start slow. Don’t grow beyond your means, and persistence will prevail.” “I’ve learned a lot through this whole process…to take risks, especially if speaking to other Deltasigs,” Brett said, adding, “Follow all of your dreams. I can’t tell you how rewarding it is to look back and see what you’ve created, and I wouldn’t trade that experience for anything.” p infused Wat-aah! and Honest teas, as well as Brett’s favorite Braintoniq Think Drink and Andrew’s preferred Buzzstrong’s Chocolate Chip Cookies. “It’s great to give something of extreme value,” Andrew said of giving customers these healthier snack options. “Schools need it by guidelines, but students Explore Natural Cravings Healthy are so grateful to have these products. We go to restock Vending and students say ‘Wat-aah! Wat-aah!’…It’s pretty wild to experience something like that, and some machines sell For your body. tens of thousands of snacks every year—and each snack For your mind. is making a difference.” The Bernsteins agreed, saying that just knowing For your convenience. they’re making a difference in the lives of kids and adults Website: www.natural-cravings.com by offering them healthier vending is Natural Cravings’ biggest accomplishment to date. Facebook: Natural Cravings While Natural Cravings has faced many of the usual Healthy Vending challenges for start-up businesses, such as acquiring Twitter: @naturalcravings the financial backing to grow and getting the word out Linkedin: Natural Cravings about the company and their mission, Andrew said they are getting better at spreading the word about healthy eating and healthy vending through blog posts and their Join The Campaign for Natural recently launched Facebook campaign, The Campaign Vending for Natural Vending. With their campaign, Natural Cravings hopes to not Website: www.campaignfornaturalvending.org only encourage healthy vending, but also bring people Facebook: Campaign for together for community events, educate people about Natural Vending childhood obesity and malnutrition, and promote a healthier lifestyle. They have also been pleased with a recent endorsement By: Anna Mahone JULY 2011/THE DELTASIG OF DELTA SIGMA PI 17

88690 DeltaSig July 2011.indd 17 6/15/11 2:10 PM The Entrepreneur Equation

arol Roth (Schneiderman), What gave you the idea today between paperwork, social CPennsylvania, is a business to write The Entrepreneur media and other administrative strategist, deal maker and author Equation? tasks is staggering. It’s not about of the New York Times bestselling ideas anymore—it’s purely about book The Entrepreneur Equation. I wrote The Entrepreneur Equation execution. She has helped her clients, ranging out of frustration about the lack of from solopreneurs to multinational “real” talk about entrepreneurship. What are some common corporations, raise more than $1 It seems like most aspiring qualities of successful billion in capital, complete $750+ entrepreneurs start with “Can I start entrepreneurs? million in M&A transactions, a business?” when they really need secure high-profile licensing and to be asking themselves “Should Successful entrepreneurs are partnership deals, create brand I start a business right now”? We comfortable with being uncom- loyalty programs and more. tend to make the assumption that fortable, which means they can Carol is a frequent radio, television entrepreneurship is the path that is take on appropriate levels of risk and print media contributor going to work the best for everyone. (including mitigating that risk on the topics of business and But, since we all have different when possible), be willing to invest entrepreneurship, having appeared definitions of success, and different (wisely) in their businesses and also on Fox News, ABC, MSNBC, goals and circumstances, I wanted deal with the crazy emotions and Fox Business, WGN TV Chicago to create a framework that was very uncertainty of having your own and more. Additionally, Carol’s personalized to the individual so business. Unsolicited Business Advice blog that they could evaluate a business Successful entrepreneurs are was recently named as one of the based on their own definition of also able to wear multiple hats and Top 10 small business blogs online. success and their own objectives. delegate effectively. Some people do Carol graduated Magna not succeed because they can’t give Cum Laude from The Can you name some up control and teach others how to Wharton School of the key points provide value to the customer. of Business at you want readers to Truly successful entrepreneurs Pennsylvania. remember? don’t go it alone; they are leaders You can connect that seek the help of others to with her on her create something bigger. Being I would love to have website at www. a Deltasig combines a passion readers understand CarolRoth.com for business with community, so the fundamental par- or on Twitter brothers from Deltasig can leverage adigm shift in the @CarolJSRoth. that experience to be better, more competitive busi- successful entrepreneurs. ness landscape today. It’s not 1930 anymore and the What are the key items American Dream needed to improve your needs to be looked chances of a new business at differently. While technology and succeeding? other factors make it easier than ever It’s more difficult to draw to start businesses, comparisons amongst the successes it also makes it more than it is amongst failures. I think difficult and com- that execution is key, however, petitive than ever to which encompasses such factors as: succeed. The amount -Preparation: It’s been shown that of additional work businesses with business plans an entrepreneur succeed at a higher rate than those needs to do that do not have them.

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88690 DeltaSig July 2011.indd 18 6/15/11 2:11 PM The Entrepreneur Equation By: Kellsey Miller Myths about Entrepreneurship

Myth 1: You get to do more of The Entrepreneur what you love. Equation, released in Everyone thinks that if you love to do March 2011, addresses the new something, running a business will let paradigm of entrepreneurship you do more of it. Instead, when you run and presents a framework a business, you have to do and oversee for aspiring and existing functions from marketing to accounting entrepreneurs alike to decide to employees to customer service and whether to pursue a given more. At the end of the day, you actually opportunity, how to tweak their spend less time doing whatever it is you business model and how to enjoy doing. So, if you are jazzed by stack the odds of success in their the idea of managing all aspects of a favor, based on their personal business, plus you think that is a good fit circumstances, goals and definition for your skills and experience, you are of success. headed in the right direction. The book is a #1 USA Today Money Myth 2: You are the boss! List Bestseller and a #4 New York When you have a job, a handful of Times Advice/How-To Bestseller and #5 New York Times Hardcover people have control over what you Business Bestseller and it won a 2011 Axiom Business Book Gold get paid, your hours, who you work Medal for Entrepreneurship as well. It’s available through most with and other professional decisions. major book retailers and can also be purchased in bulk through When you are a boss, you have increased the number of bosses that 800-CEO-Read. you have exponentially because every single customer, who each has their own agenda, has that control. Lenders, investors, a landlord or a franchise parent company all have control over -Perseverance: Passion is great How has Deltasig you too. when things are going well, but you influenced your business need to be able to push through the experience? Myth 3: Business is about you. tough and uncertain times (of which We have more products and services there are a lot!). available to us than we would ever -Smart work: Smart work is hard Brothers have been incredible want or need. If there is a gap in the work plus strategy, prioritization, resources for me. From those I was market that customers are desperate scrappiness and hustle. close to at Pennsylvania to those I for a solution to and willing to pay for, -Experience: Testing out a business have never met, there is a shared that’s a darn good reason to start a as an employee or through a small bond. Brothers have provided business. If you want to do something scale “jobbie” (my word for a hobby support, introductions and even all about you, seek out a hobby or disguised as a business) can validate services (for example, one of my maybe get a job, but don’t start a proof of concept or allow for fast pledge brothers, Paul Shrater, business. Successful businesses are all and low cost failure or tweaking. It Pennsylvania, is CEO of Minimus. about serving customer needs. also ensures that the entrepreneur biz and he helped with fulfillment of my Carol Roth fashion dolls, Myth 4: You can = you should. doesn’t have “shiny new thing” Just because you can do something, syndrome and is dedicated to the which were used as a promotional item during my book launch). p doesn’t mean that you should, that business over the long run. you will be successful, or that it is the -Timing: There’s a sprinkle of luck best choice for you given your goals, and the stars aligning that often circumstances and opportunities. You goes into success stories. Hopefully, have to look at the rewards of your you will make a lot of your own opportunity and see if they justify the luck, but you need timing on your risks—both financial and qualitative risks side as well. and rewards. Far too many people trade their salary and risk their savings for an opportunity where they are making the same or less money, working more hours and have more stress.

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Arizona State/Gamma Omega members from across the Western various dress codes, such as business Brothers toured Frito-Lay new Province attended the event. We toured casual and proper casual. They also held sustainable production facility in the concierge, casino, conference area, workshops on applying makeup, tying Casa Grande, Ariz. When we arrived spa center, Studio Walk, the lions’ den, a tie and selecting outfits for a particular we were given a presentation on the Studio 54 and private areas that are not event.—The Daily Titan company as a whole, its supply chain always open to the public. Tour guides and the sustainable measures being explained how the hotel is operated and Colorado State/Mu Rho implemented at the plant. We were then what makes the MGM Grand Company Brothers attended a tour of Celestial shown the solar fields, water recycling so successful compared to the non- Seasonings in Boulder, Col. We watched facility, the biomass reactor and the new MGM Grand hotels that are on the strip. a video on Celestial Seasonings, where green trucks in their fleet. Lastly, we The speakers also discussed how to get their ingredients come from and how were taken to the heart of the facility involved with the hospitality industry— the tea is packaged and then toured the where Frito-Lay produces the chips in a emphasizing on the idea of working mint room and packaging plant. We near fully automated plant and shown your way up. More importantly, they also has the opportunity to touch and how they take potatoes and make the focused on succeeding with passion and feel the green herbs before they were chips we all love.—Nathan Boeke the right attitude.—Belyn Lai cleaned with a specialized air system. —Aspen Rapp Bentley/Lambda Tau Cal Poly-Pomona/Eta Chi We co-sponsored a “Crane Fold-a-Thon” We co-hosted Faculty Appreciation Day Cornell/Omicron Rho with Faith, a charitable organization with three other business organizations Our chapter visited Foursquare, a top on campus focused on raising money on campus. Three distinguished New York City technology start-up. and awareness about the recent and students spoke about how the faculty We toured their office and learned devastating earthquakes in Japan. has had an impact on their college about their business plan. Additionally, During the event, students folded as career. Faculty and students attended the CEO held a question and answer many paper cranes as they could, which a reception and students were able session.—John Yoshida were later sent to an organization that to thank the faculty for all they have donated $2 for every crane folded to done.—Christine Tran Dayton/Epsilon Tau the Japan Relief effort. We made a total We sponsored a Professional Dress of 1,000 paper cranes and $2,000 was Cal State-Fullerton/Lambda Sigma Fashion Show and Networking Event, raised for the cause.—Bhavna Kaushal The chapter organized a fashion designed to teach students how to dress show to teach students the basics of for any job and provide opportunities Binghamton/Kappa Lambda professional dressing, with an expert to meet with many organizations on The chapter hosted its annual from Ralph Lauren hosting the show. campus. We created this event from our production of “Dress for Success,” a The show broke down the components own professional dress situations gone professional fashion show highlighting of business fashion for men and women wrong and encountering poorly-dressed the do’s and don’ts of professional dress and explained the difference between freshmen during recruitment week. attire. Professionals from different firms, along with students, modeled clothing ranging from business throughout all seasons to formal black tie wear. Recruiters also shared tips for proper etiquette in a career fair environment as well as in an interview setting. —Paul Cho

Bowling Green State/Theta Pi During Prospective Student Day, brothers sponsored a cornhole tournament for the College of Business. Prospective students were encouraged to play cornhole, win prizes and learn more about Deltasig.—Travis Lohse

California-Irvine/Pi Sigma We arranged a hotel operations and hotel management tour at the MGM CAL STATE-SACRAMENTO celebrated their 48th birthday May 5 with 2011 Grand in Las Vegas. A total of 128 Lifetime Achievement honoree—H. Nicholas Windeshausen (standing center), who collegiate members and 12 alumni helped charter the chapter.

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The event also provided networking opportunities for students among the different professional fraternities and business clubs on campus.—Flyer News

Drake/Alpha Iota We hosted our third semi-annual “Last Lecture Series.” Chapter Advisor Doug Hillman gave his last lecture, “Give Back.” He discussed his youth, college and adulthood and how he has found great joy in giving back and helping the community. Brother Hillman was presented with a plaque after the lecture. He will be retiring in a year and is stepping down as our chapter advisor.—Kirstie Gill

Duke/Alpha Phi Omega Along with the Duke Financial Education Partnership, we organized the Bloomberg Financial Market Training Program. The program offered instructions for both faculty Brothers from RIDER pose at Rhode Island’s capitol during the Providence members and students on how to use LEAD School. This year’s fall LEAD School in the Northeast is November 5 Bloomberg terminals in both academic in Albany, N.Y. and professional settings and provide certificates upon completion of the online test. About 15 professors attended the faculty session in the morning (including a working lunch) to discuss how to integrate Bloomberg terminals into school curriculum and research and 100 students attended the evening session.—Peichun Wang

Florida Southern/Delta Iota After attending Arabian Nights, a show that features Arabian horses and acrobats, brothers took a guided backstage tour of operations behind the production. We learned how the lights and sound worked, where the acrobats trained and where the horses were kept and cared for. —Caitlin Raynor

Grand Valley State/Lambda Xi The chapter hosted a risk management event facilitated by ACES (Alcohol Campus Education Services) and the LONGWOOD brothers after a chapter meeting on campus in Farmville, VA. GVSU Department of Public Safety. The program was broken down into three respective parts: Part I (Mocktails), where brothers were asked to pour themselves a drink that they would typically pour wore while driving. Part III (Simulated Illinois/Upsilon at a college party. Based on the size of Arrest) was based on your BAC level We co-hosted our annual date auction the drink, they were given a card that and your performance on the Mario with Alpha Kappa Psi, Phi Chi Theta indicated his or her respective BAC (as Kart game. The Public Safety officer then and Phi Gamma Nu. The event raised it would have been in the real instance). “mock” arrested the brother. The event more than $3,000 for the Developmental During Part II (Mario Kart with Beer made brothers aware of the potential Services Center and the American Brain Goggles), simulated driving home after dangers of drinking and driving, and Tumor Association.—Paul Dayton consuming the drink and BAC levels the respective consequences that could determined the type of goggles brothers arise from it.—Gabriel Valenzuela (continued on page 22)

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(continued from page 21) Indiana/Alpha Pi Academic Accolades A team of brothers participated in the Named to the dean’s list? Receive a special scholarship or campus award? Little 500 for theth 13 year in a row. Let us know! Submit your academic achievements online. Visit www.dspnet.org and click on “Contact Us.” Some chapter funds are used to sponsor the team and Brother Kenny Eagle set up a fundraising plan with different Chapter levels of sponsorship, offering people Bowling Green State was named most Outstanding Student Organization on a tax-deductible incentive, raising extra campus for the fifth consecutive year. The award is based on diversity, contributions money for the team.—Indiana Daily to the community, academic achievement and opportunities to develop and enhance Student leadership skills. Indiana-Purdue at Indianapolis/ North Carolina-Chapel Hill and Duquesne brothers placed first and second Kappa Sigma ($4,000 and $2,000 prizes) in Pittsburgh’s third annual Berg Cup Ethical Case Study, The chapter hosted Jared Fogle of a national competition. Team members were Tom Ryan, Matt Bristol, Valarie Grant the Subway commercials to share his and Laura Hibler, all North Carolina-Chapel Hill; and Anne-Charlotte Eischeid, experiences as well as his battles with Chelsey Graham, Robert Lewis and Tiffany Schilling, all Duquesne. obesity as a college student with the Kelley School of Business. He also discussed the inception of his foundation which helps battle the epidemic of childhood obesity.—Matthew Southern

Lynchburg/Nu Chi Doug Rhoads, a veteran of the FBI, spoke to the chapter about his life, career and various experiences. For 30 years, Rhoads was a member of the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) officiating staff and is a 26-year veteran of the FBI. He has officiated over 260 college games, including ten bowl games. We enjoyed this event because it was a very informal professional event and we were able to speak one-on-one with Rhoads about his life experiences.—Ashley Diamond

Massachusetts-Amherst/Pi Rho Twenty-five brothers were swabbed and registered as bone marrow donors during the UMass DKMS donor drive. North Carolina-Chapel Hill and Duquesne brothers placed first In 2010, the event had over 1,800 people and second in a national case study competition. registered, making it the largest ever in New England. It is expected the number in 2011 could reach 2,400—breaking the world record. —Samantha Webber Individual Daniel Etheredge, Cal State-Chico, was elected the Vice President of Business and McNeese State/Eta Tau Finance for the Cal State-Chico Associated Students Government Affairs. To raise money and awareness for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, we Beth Book, Indiana State, received the Anita Benedetti Student Involvement Award, co-sponsored “Steps for St. Jude’s 5K” which includes an all expenses paid trip to an international conference hosted by with Up ‘til Dawn. This is the second the Risk and Insurance Management Society in Vancouver, British Columbia. year for the event and we raised more than $3,000.—KPLC 7 News Christopher Mulcahy, Western Michigan, was awarded one of ten national Richter Scholarships, the largest nationally recognized scholarship program for supply Mercer/Alpha Tau chain management. We sponsored Business Week, an annual event where Mercer students learn Karan Ahuja and Philip Lu, both Purdue, as members of a team of four, won first fundamental business skills through place at Rubicon 2011, an international case competition for business students held seminars, workshops, networking and in Germany. philanthropic initiatives. Workshop topics included “Getting in the Game—

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88690 DeltaSig July 2011.indd 22 6/15/11 2:11 PM On Campus Sports Marketing and Management,” Delta Sigma Pi is an Award Winner! “How to Get Hired” presented by GEICO, “Spreading the Word— Kellsey Miller attend- Marketing, PR and IT,” and “Money, ed the Fraternity Com- Money, Money—Forensic Accounting munications Association and Fraud.”—Khoi Le (FCA, formerly College Nebraska-Lincoln/Alpha Delta Fraternity Editors As- sociation) conference Sam Taylor, CEO of Oriental Trading and awards banquet in Chicago. Delta Sigma Pi received a third place design award Company, spoke to the chapter for publication improvement-printed material for the 2010 edition of the Manual for about effective leadership and ethics Pledge Education. Improvements to the pledge manual included a redesign, new cover and e-commerce. He also discussed and updated information. management activities and his The FCA competition is tough among the fraternal world and we were quite hon- leadership role in bringing the company ored to receive this recognition from our peers. p out of bankruptcy in less than 18 months.—Michael McLaws

Nevada-Reno/Delta Pi To introduce networking to students and support local job growth, the chapter partnered with eWomenNetwork and Sage International, Inc., to present “Build Your Network for Success.” Reno’s business community was invited to meet other business professionals and soon-to-graduate business students, enjoy dinner and participate in an expert panel presentation and two rounds of Accelerated Networking™. If a professional is looking to find clients, advertises his or her company, find employees or increase their business and networking knowledge, this event is a great opportunity to achieve these needs,” said VPPE Justin Morrill.”

New Mexico State/Epsilon Upsilon Graduates of LONGWOOD are honored at the annual senior ceremony. We held “Cream the Dean,” our annual fundraiser, in April. Four deans, including the dean and associate dean from the business college, lined up and students paid for the chance to throw a pie in their faces. Brothers solicited donations from local businesses, faculty and staff and family and donor names were listed on a banner at the event. We also raised more than $2,100, all of which was donated to the Community Foundation of Southern New Mexico. —Tyrus Sanders

Ohio State/Nu Two teams, each consisting of eight brothers, participated in Diet Coke Capture the Flag, a national program to raise awareness of women’s heart health programs. One team won the entire competition and received $10,000 to donate to the Ohio State University’s Medical Center Heart and Vascular Center. The chapter also received an additional $500 for signing MINNESOTA congratulates their seniors. (continued on page 24)

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(continued from page 23) athletics into success in the real world. correlate with students’ chosen career She also spoke about the leadership paths. “I speak for many when I say up two teams, which we donated to the skills developed through interacting business isn’t the first thing that comes American Red Cross.—Caitlin Leddy on teams and character building skills, to mind when thinking about a career such as confidence, that are developed [in the military],” said Chancellor Bryce Redlands/Xi Pi as an individual.—Jose Lopez Carr. “Many of our members were Celebrity stylist and television fascinated.” Speakers covered Supply personality Mark-Alan Harmon St. Joseph’s/Zeta Pi Corps background, areas of study, discussed how the clothes that we wear We co-sponsored a campus-wide event specialties and career paths, followed have a big impact. He shared tips for presented by the current Chief Financial by advancement opportunities, pay and dressing professionally, but also sharing Officer for the Philadelphia Phillies John benefits and ended with a question and a little of our personality. He critiqued Nickolas. He described the path to his answer session.—Navy Compass several outfits in the audience and gave position and explained all the different advice for making them better and gave aspects of his position. He stressed that Southern California/Phi tips on finding high end clothing for less his success was a result of networking Founder of Kinko’s Paul Orfalea expensive prices.—Kristian Lasala and the importance of making a good presented “Turning a Copy Machine impression on professionals and into a Multi-Billion Dollar Business.” St. Edward’s/Theta Omega keeping in contact.—Nicole White He spoke for an hour about his life story, The former first vice president of entrepreneurship and his success with diversity for NIKE, Donna DeBerry, San Diego/Lambda Pi Kinko’s and then hosted a question and spoke to the chapter about the business Brothers met with Fleet and Industrial answer session. Brothers also attended a side of athletics, the importance of Supply Center (FISC) San Diego hotel management and operations tour personal branding, incorporating leadership to discuss opportunities of Mandarin Oriental in Las Vegas. diversity into the business world with the Navy Supply Corps, including —Shirley He and Jimmy Liu and translating success learned from behind-the-scenes Navy jobs that

Congratulations GEICO Achievement Awards Recipients! Zachary Gietl, Washington-St. Louis, and Louise Santos, Loyola-Marymount, each received a $1,000 GEICO Achievement Award through the national award program! In addition, Lauren Buchheit and Leah Kitashima, both Georgia College & State, Matthew Epstein, Buffalo, Bridget McIntyre and Michael Shaffer, both Illinois, Michelle Odanga, Purdue, and Jocelyn Paonita, South Carolina, were selected to receive awards through GEICO’s regional Achievement Award program. Each year GEICO offers $1,000 Achievement Awards to outstanding sophomores and juniors majoring in business or related fields. Learn more at www.geico.jobs/achievement and keep an eye out for the 2012 award program. Graduating and looking for a career? Want to gain experience in an internship? Geico is hiring and wants to talk to you! There are many career paths available for Deltasigs at GEICO and each offers training, support and promotional opportunities.

Emerging Leaders Program • Supervisor Leadership Program • Product Management • Sales • Claims • Customer Service • Summer Internships

Apply online at geico.jobs/dsp

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South Florida-Tampa/Theta Phi Congratulations to Blood Drive Collaborating with National Society of Collegiate Scholars, the chapter sponsored a campus-wide speaker Participants! event titled “Route 66 with Jullien Gordon.” He described 66 things to do Eighty chapters and one colony sponsored a blood drive and registered in and after college to get a head start in their event with the Central Office and/or National Community Service life.—Bianca Arguilla Chair Derry Webb. Special thanks to the efforts of these chapters: Tampa/Epsilon Rho Akron Indiana Redlands Brothers toured a Chipotle restaurant, Auburn Indiana-Purdue at Ft. Rider where they met with Regional Manger Ball State Wayne Rochester Tech Kimberly Higgins. She told us about Binghamton Indiana-Purdue at Rockhurst how their food is grown, quality Boston Indianapolis Roger Williams assurance, marketing efforts and Bowling Green State Iowa St. Thomas restaurant expansion. A question and Buffalo Iowa State San Francisco answer session followed and brothers Cal Poly-San Luis Obispo James Madison Santa Clara asked about Chipotle’s business strategy. Cal State-East Bay Louisiana State Siena The event ended with a demonstration Cal State-Long Beach McNeese State South Florida of how to make guacamole and then lunch was enjoyed. The chapter also California-Berkeley Michigan Southern California co-sponsored the Elevator Speech California-Los Angeles Minnesota Southern Illinois Competition, which consisted of a California-Riverside Minnesota State Texas A&M-Kingsville “building your own brand session” California-San Diego New Jersey Texas-Arlington and two rounds of the competition. California-Santa Cruz New York Texas-Austin Participants were evaluated and Central Florida North Carolina Texas-El Paso given feedback by two local business Colorado-Boulder North Florida Texas-San Antonio professionals.—Matthew Braunsdorf Connecticut North Texas Troy Eastern Illinois Northern Illinois Washington State West Florida/Eta Upsilon Francis Marion Ohio Washington-St. Louis In honor of Alumni Day, we planned George Mason Ohio State West Alabama a beach bash for collegiate and alumni brothers and family, where we played George Washington Oklahoma State West Virginia beach volleyball and participated in Georgia Pacific Western Illinois a beach ball ice breaker to learn more Georgia College & State Penn State-Erie Western Kentucky about each other. Other activities at the Grand Valley State Penn State-State Western Michigan event include frisbee, football, flying Houston College Winona State kites, blowing bubbles, and building Illinois Pittsburgh Wisconsin-La Crosse sand castles. The event also included a Illinois State Purdue Wisconsin-Madison potluck dinner.—Alison Thomas

Wisconsin-Milwaukee/Xi Chi We hosted our third annual Business Symposium, which consisted of a presentation on networking followed by networking practice. Several guests then spoke on topics ranging from tips for becoming successful in the financial world to stories on entrepreneurship and advice for turning your career goals into reality to sports in the business world. Approximately 30 students, five employers and four speakers attended.—Michael Melby BALL STATE brothers sponsored a blood drive.

GEORGIA brothers after donating blood.

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FLORIDA ATLANTIC alumni and friends gathered to celebrate the life of Brother Glenn Rose in February. From left: Judy Flott and Russell Flott, Florida Atlantic; Southern PVP David Ross; Elaine Norton, Florida Atlantic; Felicia Stewart Bennett, Florida Atlantic; Rob Martin; Jonathon Greenlaw, Florida Atlantic; and Kristine Loxley.

A group of brothers meet for a night out in London. From left: Alex Yurchak, Cincinnati; Ashok Arora, Central Florida; Diana Teng, Boston; Surbi Luhadia, Boston; and Josh Mora, Binghamton.

Alumni and collegiate brothers from RIDER gather during Alumni Weekend.

Alumni brothers attended Alumni Weekend at RADFORD, which included dinner at a local restaurant, RADFORD’S initiation and lunch. Brothers also participated in team building exercises including a ropes course, a roadside clean-up and an alumni panel, where several alumni discussed their current positions and how Deltasig helped them grow.

HAWAII ALUMNI celebrated Hawaii-Hilo’s 22nd birthday with a potluck party. Participants played a Wheel of Fortune game to guess the names of five charter members for prizes, including a monogrammed Delta Sigma Pi/Lambda Psi hand towel.

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Brothers Awarded Become a Certified Deltasig Helmets for Leader (CDL)! Fraternity Service How do you become a Certified Deltasig Leader (CDL)-Tier I? Participate in at least two national Fraternity events in the past five Ashok Arora, initiated in 1985 into Theta Sigma at Central years; complete 10 volunteer leader core training presentations— Florida, was presented his Silver Helmet Award at the South- all found at www.deltasigelearning.org; support the Leadership ern LEAD Provincial Conference in Myrtle Beach. While a col- Foundation; and apply online at www.dspnet.org/awards. legian, he served as Vice President-Professional Activities for Already a CDL and want to take it one step farther? Advanced several semesters, Certification is now available! during which he To be eligible, alumni members must: complete Tier I certification; planned outstand- serve the Fraternity for at least one year in a volunteer leadership ing local business position; complete the four advanced training presentations at presentations and www.deltasigelearning.org; and apply online. tours. Arora has been a consistent Congratulations to the CDLs who earned Tier I or Tier II certification donor to the Lead- between January 28 and May 18. (Tier II CDLs are marked with a 2.) ership Foundation 2 since his initiation Musanna Al-Muntasir , Texas A&M-Corpus Christi 2 and is a member of Norman Bebon , Texas-El Paso 2 the 2007 Centen- Jeremy Bloch , Rider 2 nial Society. He has Richard Boner , Cal State-Fullerton 2 also attended sev- Patrick Bonfrisco , Cal State-Fullerton 2 eral Grand Chap- Paul Brodie , Texas-Arlington 2 ter Congresses and Chuck Brown , San Diego 2 LEAD events and Connie Choi , Cal Poly-Pomona 2 remains active by Tony Coe , Cal Poly-Pomona 2 serving on the At- J. Dean Craig , Texas-Arlington 2 lantic Coast Region- Wesley Dunlap , Temple Grand President Mark Chiachiari (left) 2 al Awards Commit- Dave Glanzrock , Arizona presents Ashok Arora, Central Florida, his 2 tee. Brother Arora Bryon Goguen , Bentley Silver Helmet. 2 was instrumental Shanda Gray , Missouri State 2 in forming a London Alumni group and always invites any Meagan Hagerty , Wisconsin-LaCrosse 2 brothers visiting London to contact him. Kevin Hitchcock , Bellarmine Patrick Johnson2, Bryant 2 Brian Judd, initiated in 1983 into Delta Omicron at San Stacy Jordan , Georgia Southern 2 Francisco State, was presented his Silver Helmet Award at Kyle Junk , Penn State-Erie 2 the Western LEAD Provincial Conference in Walnut Creek. Jeni Kemnitz , Wayne State-Nebraska 2 Judd is a Golden Council member for serving as a Regional Katie Koch , Eastern Illinois 2 Director and has also volunteered his time as a District Director Deborah Lang , Bentley 2 and on the national and provincial Scholastic Development and Neeley Lantz , West Virginia Awards Committee. He Jeremy Levine, Albion 2 continues to attend Henry McDaniel , Missouri-Kansas City 2 LEAD events and Grand Kris McDaniel , Central Missouri Chapter Congresses and Ryan Murphy, Cal State-Long Beach 2 has also served as the Aaron Nakayama , California-Riverside president of the Santa Lesley Ross, Connecticut 2 Clara Silicon Valley Corie Schilberg , Penn State-Erie Alumni Chapter. Brian Jodi Schoh, Winona State 2 is also a frequent do- Allan Schuster , Texas-Arlington nor to the Leadership James Siegrist, Southern California Foundation and a Crystal Simmons, New Mexico member of the 2007 Tricia Smith, Akron Eddie Stephens, Miami-Florida Centennial Society. p Adam Su2, California-Irvine Jenna Sympson2, Bellarmine Matt Temple2, Cal State-Fullerton Heather Troyer2, Washington-St. Louis Sean Vineyard2, Radford Silver Helmet Honoree, Brian Judd, Mark Voyda, DePaul San Francisco State. Amanda Wood2, North Texas

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Get Involved! Please note: Contact information is listed here for cities where alumni chapters are currently franchised as of May 16. There are alumni members organizing groups in other cities listed. They are noted with a city name only. For contact information on these organizing groups, or to start a group in an area not already listed, please email [email protected], call (513) 523-1907 x223, or check online at www.dspnet.org.

A lABAMA C oNNECTICut Kentucky N eVADA ShCout arolina W aSHINGTON Birmingham C onnecticut Bow ling Green Las Vegas C harleston Bel l evue Lee James Andrew Nosack Louisville Reno Sierra Nevada Columbia Seattle 205-685-8797 413-923-8040 Holly Cropper Sharon Hundley Anne Zaremba NwMe exico [email protected] [email protected] 502-802-1598 803-360-3489 425-344-2072 Alb uquerque Livingston [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] F lORIDA Las Cruces Greenville A lASka Boca Raton L ouiSIANA W aSHINGTON, D.C. NwYr e o k Myrtle Beach A nchorage Central Florida Baton Rouge-Red Stick DC Metro Albn a y- New York (Orlando) Michael A McNulty III T eNNESSEE Jessica Butchko Ai r zoNA Capital Brandon Glass 225-756-2013 C hattanooga 505-220-9278 Phoenix-Thunderbird Buffalo-rochester 321-432-1179 [email protected] Johnson City [email protected] Katie Paulsen Noel Niles [email protected] Lake Charles- Heather Smith 602-616-6506 248-396-0520 W V eST iRGINIA Ft. Lauderdale Lagniappe 423-239-6162 [email protected] [email protected] Se h pherdstown Jacksonville Makinzy Yeates [email protected] Tucson Old Pueblo New York City Jill Lineberry Jonathan Roy 337-274-7244 Knoxville Nathaniel J. Stumpf 304-264-9250 ar kaNSAS 904-563-4715 [email protected] Memphis 917-459-3140 [email protected] Fort smith [email protected] New Orleans- Aleesha White [email protected] Pensacola Crescent City 901-826-3073 W iSCONSIN C aLIFORNIA Tallahassee N C oRTH arolina dsp_memphisalumni M ilwaukee Al catraz M aINE Tampa Bay C harlotte @yahoo.com Andrew Sawa EAST BAY Port land Liz Ingrassia Greensboro Nashville 708-715-7448 Diane Holly 813-523-8699 M aRYLAND Piedmont [email protected] 925-588-9064 Tsexa elizabeth.ann.ingrassia@ Ba ltimore Raleigh-Durham [email protected] A ngelo Armadillo W yOMING gmail.com Bryan McMillan April Spruill Fresno- CenCal Arlington Area Lone Gl il ette West Palm Beach 443-980-1212 252-567-1376 Tina Mistry Star Austin Radus [email protected] [email protected] WORLD 559-312-5686 J. Dean Craig 561-683-8099 G ermany [email protected] M aSSACHusetts O hIO 254-662-1252 [email protected] India Hayward Boston C incinnati [email protected] Japan Inland Empire G eORGIA Miranda Love Bret Day Austin London Kelly Rupp A tlanta 951-236-2405 573-465-5015 JoAnne Hendricks Philippines 909-261-5525 Jared Degnan [email protected] [email protected] 512-258-4177 Saudi Arabia [email protected] 202-413-3652 Cleveland- Akron [email protected] M iCHIGAN Taiwan Los Angeles [email protected] Bryan Bacik Corpus Christi D etroit Vancouver Lee Comer Columbus 216-662-3102 Musanna Al-Muntasir Grand Rapids 310-228-0355 Savannah [email protected] 361-563-8853 [email protected] M iNNESOTA Columbus [email protected] H aWAII Orange County Mn a kato/Southern Marissa Hoffecker Dallas Area H awaii Arthur Wang Minnesota 614-353-5853 Allan Schuster Clayton Chong 626-841-2718 Twin Cities [email protected] 214-298-9188 808-935-5069 [email protected] Carissa Panning [email protected] [email protected] Ok lAHOMA Sacramento 612-770-0908 El Paso Oahu L Awton Valley [email protected] Fort Worth Cowtown Oklahoma City- Maggie Lau I lLINOIS Winona-la crosse Lindsay Egan Tornado Alley 916-475-2790 C hicago Joe Solheid 817-905-4400 Avery Moore [email protected] Brian Conti 612-554-4667 [email protected] 405-824-2111 San Diego 630-926-6020 [email protected] Houston- Space City [email protected] Joy Cable [email protected] Ravi Dubey M iSSISSIPPI Tulsa Green Country 909-519-2729 Decatur/Central 281-300-4930 H attiesburg Wayne Harber sandiegoalumnichapter Illinois [email protected] Jackson 918-978-6485 @gmail.com peoria/bloomington/ lubbock [email protected] San Francisco Golden normal M iSSOurI San Antonio Gate Jef f erson city O rEGON Alexandria Echeveste I nDIANA Rosie Edson Kansas City Port land 210-737-7659 I ndianapolis 925-577-3542 Jackie Shaw [email protected] Krystina Trimble P eNNSYLVANIA [email protected] 913-558-8162 waco 219-689-4456 E rie Santa Clara [email protected] Wichita Falls - North [email protected] Harrisburg Stockton/San Joaquin Springfield Central Texas South Bend/Elkhart Philadelphia Valley St. Louis Walter Lambert Conchita Dixon I oWA Jeanette Buie 940-867-5362 C oLORADO 215-878-7020 des moines 314-481-3566 [email protected] C olorado Springs [email protected] [email protected] Jesse Hernandez Kansas Pittsburgh V iRGINIA CHAPTERS: 719-482-6481 Kansas City N eBRASka State College C entral Virginia City and contact [email protected] Jackie Shaw Linco/ ln Greater John Cookson R I hODE sLAND information listed. Denver 913-558-8162 Nebraska 804-744-4046 Providence Susie Hausman [email protected] Dan Davis [email protected] ORGanizing 303-337-3641 402-328-9647 Roanoke Groups: [email protected] [email protected] Sterling City only listed. GRAND JUNCTION Virginia Beach

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88690 DeltaSig July 2011.indd 29 6/15/11 2:11 PM The Impact of an Internship By: Timothy Augustine, Kent State

t is truly hard to measure the power of skills that make job seekers more Ian internship. Throughout my career, I marketable during their job search. have worked with thousands of students in a number of capacities. As a business Develop Work Skills owner, I have hired many students as Internships help students apply interns as well as full-time employees. the skills and knowledge they have As a career coach, author and speaker, acquired through their involvement I help job seekers navigate through the during their college career. Students job search process. Regardless of my may also learn new skills under the role, my advice has always remained guidance of a mentor or work team. the same. The more life experiences you Many companies have formal internship have, the better career decisions you programs that help the intern acclimate can make and the more value you can to the firm, integrate into the team and opportunity and a chance for you to provide to a potential firm or position. better understand how projects get done show the world how valuable you are. It Internships are a once in a lifetime as well as the skills needed to complete is not just a job; it is the first step in your experience that can change your future various tasks. successful career! forever. Walt Disney once said “I hire interns Build your Network of because they are pure, have the world What are Internships? Contacts, Peers and Mentors ahead of them and view each task An internship is commonly as an opportunity to make a first During an internship, students may considered “a temporary position with impression.” p have the opportunity to work with an emphasis on education rather than teams, leaders, other employees and Editor’s Note: Tim Augustine, Kent State, peers. These connections are is a nationally acclaimed author and beneficial as they may result in professional speaker and frequent presenter The more life experiences you friendships, mentors and even at LEAD events and GCC. He is the author employment references as of the book How Hard Are You Knocking? have, the better career decisions part of your future job search. and has been featured on ABC, CBS, FOX I recommend leveraging your you can make and the more value and NBC and reviewed in USA Today, network to help make corporate Wall Street Journal, LA Times, The Chicago introductions, to facilitate you can provide to a potential Tribune, and The National Association for informational interviews and Campus Activities. To learn more about firm or position. to provide advice and contacts Tim, his books and seminars series, please with potential companies. visit www.howhardareyouknocking.com Overall, learning to develop merely employment” (wikipedia.org). or contact him directly at 248-447-2000. relationships and building your network Interns work in the field that they plan early will provide many benefits to enter after completing their college throughout your long-term career. education and an internship may be View your internship as a learning paid or unpaid, depending on the field. Many companies hire interns, providing opportunities for you to work for your target companies in your How Do You Land a Job in a Rebounding Economy? target industries while doing what interests you and gaining invaluable life Brother Augustine’s new book How Hard Are You Knocking? Landing a Job experience. These opportunities can also in a Rebounding Economy is the third edition of the nationally acclaimed How help those interested in several different Hard Are You Knocking series. As the economy begins to rebound, job seekers careers or industries decide which one need to uncover opportunities, differentiate themselves and approach the job is best suited for them by gaining hands search process diligently and creatively. on experience. Whether the reader is seeking an internship, recently graduated from college Completing an internship gives you and looking for their first job or a seasoned professional just wanting ajob a perspective of different industries, search process refresher, this engaging book can provide them with the necessary firm types and cultures and types of understanding, proven techniques and critical knowledge to obtain the ideal positions and real world experience job. It covers the importance of networking and the most effective ways to use of how people and teams interact and social media to uncover opportunities, and developing a mutually beneficial how things get done. It also provides relationship with search firms and recruiters. the experience, confidence and valuable

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ave you ever had one of those weeks causes. Look for opportunities to Hwhere you felt like you were working involve them in activities as well. If two or more full time jobs? Employers you have children, Fraternity events want you to be efficient, often expecting can be memorable experiences for far more than the legendary 9-5, and them too. (My 10 year old daughter friends and family are pulling you attended her first Grand Chapter in another direction. Additionally, as Congress in 2009 and already wants Deltasigs, we all have the obligation to be a Deltasig!) to serve and often do so in a variety ▲▲ You’ve got options: Your volunteer or when things work out differently of fraternal and other volunteer roles. skills are transferable! Deltasig than you planned. Much success is Sometimes, balancing our work, family offers lots of options: district found in resilience! ▲ and volunteer obligations can be a really directors, alumni chapters, national ▲ Take care of yourself: Get your tough chore. offices, provincial and national rest, eat your vegetables, exercise, committees, etc. Find the volunteer laugh frequently (at yourself and While this is certainly not a new roll that complements your with others), and find space and challenge, the constant stream of professional and family obligations. time to experience awe, wonder information and 24/7 technology makes ▲▲ Sell Deltasig to your company: and gratitude. Proper balance starts focusing on balance more difficult and Make sure that your bosses with a healthy, social and spiritual all the more important. and colleagues understand you! what Deltasig is, especially the So, how do you get started on the lifelong professional development and Keep in mind that time management quest for balance? These nine “building service opportunities. Some and life balance are much more art blocks” will help you establish a solid companies will grant paid time than they are science. Finding methods foundation for your balanced life. off for volunteer activities like and mindsets that work for you is Deltasig, so show how their an ongoing, evolving process. What ▲▲ Know yourself: Learn about your organization can benefit from your works for you today may need to be preferences for extraversion vs. involvement. Not only will you be changed in the future to adjust for new introversion, thinking vs. feeling a more effective employee from circumstances and responsibilities. and planning vs. spontaneity. Deltasig’s leadership opportunities, There are certainly lots of books, articles, One way to learn about yourself you’ll have access to other talented websites and smart phone apps to help is through a personality type professionals that your company you along your way, but bringing your assessment. This will also let may want to hire. own personality and creativity to bear is you match your skill sets with ▲▲ Plan for the unplanned: One very important! complementary skills in others. thing is certain in all planning: Also, figure out the times of day you will have to change your plan Finally, remember that a balanced life that you do your best work and to accommodate the unforeseen. is a journey, not a destination. Travel plan accordingly. Build in extra time to give your lightly and nimbly on the path that ▲▲ Use one calendar: Whether you plans “cushion.” Sometimes, the works for you, and don’t forget to stop p use a paper planner, computer or unforeseen can be as important as for good coffee! smart phone, choose a single place accomplishing your objective. and method to keep yourself on ▲▲ Go long: While achieving short Editor’s Note: Brian Krippner, Truman track. You’ve got one life to live, so term objectives is important, don’t State, is a Leadership Foundation organize it in one place! forget to set longer term goals for Trustee and former National Professional ▲▲ Family support is key: Having yourself in professional, personal Development Committee Chair. He has the support of your significant and volunteer areas. presented at many LEAD events and GCC other or your immediate family ▲▲ Work hard, but be gentle: Be and is an active member of the St. Louis is an important part of working more demanding of yourself than Alumni Chapter. Brother Krippner is vice toward a balanced life. Talk with others are of you. Look for ways president/regional manager for UMB Bank those people about what you do as to be better at everything you do. and he and his wife Ame, Truman State, live a volunteer and your passion for However, be gentle with yourself in St. Louis with their two daughters. giving back to Deltasig and other when you miss the mark by a little

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n flying trapeze, a Bittner, who started training Iperformer jumps on trapeze almost three years from a platform 23 feet ago, says flying without in the air while holding safety lines for the first time onto the trapeze swing. is terrifying. Flyers perform a variety of tricks including knee-hangs, shooting new trick is challenging and Bittner registered nurse, volunteering as an stars, bird’s nest and piggy back with has to be dedicated and practice hard RVP and practicing trapeze, Brother or without a catcher. This sport that to succeed. She also says there are Bittner is always busy. She works full leaves many of us in awe isn’t always always fears to get over when flying. time, three 12-hours shifts per week, performed at the circus. Flying without safety lines for the first but sets aside one day each week for New England Regional Vice time can be terrifying. Bittner has had trapeze and she sees it as a bonus if President (RVP) Laura Bittner, a “couple bad falls where you literally she is able to fly on a second day. Since Connecticut, “became obsessed with feel your heart stop,” but she says “the Bittner trains in Boston and many of all things circus after seeing Cirque most important thing is to get back up the chapters she serves as an RVP are du Soleil’s KOOZA,” a dramatic mix there even though it’s hard and not let also located there, she combines the of circus arts and street entertainment. it play mind games with you.” two by setting up chapter meetings be- Bittner remembered that she had seen Before her first performance, Bittner fore or after her trapeze class. She has a friend fly in New York City several was scared she was going to make a even run into brothers while at TSNY. years earlier and, wanting to do mistake when performing in front of Once while training, she spotted some- something crazy, she decided to give the audience, which included many of one wearing Deltasig letters and it it a shot. She signed up for a class at her friends. But, she ended up having turned out a group of brothers from a trapeze school in Boston, took her a blast and said it was an exhilarating Bentley were there. p first swing in June 2008 and “was feeling to be able to showcase immediately addicted.” everything she’s worked Today, Brother Bittner practices hard to achieve. once or twice per week and has not The first step to getting gone more than two weeks without involved with trapeze is flying since September 2008. She to take a class. You don’t trains at the Trapeze School New York need any prior experience (TSNY) Beantown in Reading, Mass. or athletic ability, just and mostly trains in Intensive Flying some courage. Everyone Workshops (IFW). Up to 10 students starts with the same basic train with three instructors for eight trick, a knee hang, and to 10 weeks and then put on a recital then the instructors teach for friends and family. Bittner also new material to students participates in static trapeze classes, at a pace that is suitable which consist of one instructor and up to each individual. Also, to three students. any trapeze class will “Trapeze is a great conversation have students at different starter,” the adventurous brother says. experience levels because She loves having a unique hobby that students work at their so few others share and allowed her to own pace. “Just go for it make incredible friends along the way. and have fun!” she says. She also considers herself to be in the “You just need to be brave best shape of her life and is proud of enough to take the first her athletic accomplishments made jump.” while doing trapeze. Learning each Between working as a Laura Bittner, Connecticut, performs for family and friends after completing an Intensive Flying Workshop.

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Penny Field, Arizona State, is an by Night associate broker for HomeSmart Real Estate in Phoenix. Elizabeth Johnson, Arizona State, is a Bill Beagle Elected to Ohio Senate realtor for Ann Adams and Associates. She lives in Chandler, Ariz. Bill Beagle, Miami- Jerry Dean, Cal State-Northridge, is Ohio, was sworn into a financial controller for the United office as State Senator th States Air Force. He lives in Culver for Ohio’s 5 District City, Calif. in January. Bill’s Burton Bridges, Christian Brothers, years of experience is a field operations specialist for St. in both local govern- Jude Children’s Research Hospital in ment and small busi- Memphis. He is our 2009 National ness have helped Collegian of the Year, now serving on make him a leader the Board of Directors. in his community. Sanhaji Zied, Cornell, is an analyst In 2002, he started a for Jones Lang LaSalle Hotels in Paris. small business own- Ginger Guidry, Evansville, is ing and managing general manager of the Joliet Comfort apartments, which Inn South owned by Pillar Hotels and he still operates to- Resorts. She lives in Joliet, Ill. day. Customer ser- Elizabeth Ingrassia, Ferris State, vice, budgets, dis- is a career services specialist for ITT satisfied customers Technical Institute. She lives in Tampa. and difficult choices Nickesha Whitmore, Florida are all experiences Atlantic, is a teller for Wachovia, a he had in the private Wells Fargo Company, in Boca Raton, Bill Beagle, Miami-Ohio, is using his private sector sector and is now Fla. experiences in a new public sector role. using in his public Maura Bergman, Georgia, is a sales sector role. Brother associate for Bausch and Lomb. She Beagle believes his business experience sets him apart from the many lives in Rochester, N.Y. politicians who are lawyers or full-time politicians. “Serving in the State Elaine Kendell, Indiana, is a Senate is the most challenging professional position I’ve had,” said Bill. financial advisor for Raymond James “Ohio, like many states, is facing unprecedented financial challenges, and Associates in Mishawaka, Ind. and to be a decision maker at one of the most difficult times in our his- Indiana State, is Jeremy McIntire, tory is very humbling.” an assistant golf professional at Old Even before being elected to State Senate, Bill has always been ac- Oaklands Golf Club in Indianapolis. tive in his community. He served on various boards, including the Sue Allred, James Madison, is a Planning Board and the Library Board, and was appointed to a position coach at the Gymnastics Barn. She on the Tipp City Council in 2003. He eventually became President of lives in Fredericksburg, Va. the Council. Jan Longo, Louisiana-Monroe, is department vice president of Brother Beagle previously worked for Bank One (now Chase), first men’s at Bealls Department Store in in the branches, then as assistant vice president and senior financial Bradenton, Fla. analyst in the credit card division. His last position was as manager in Kim Fujinaka, Loyola-Marymount, the Collections Division specializing in securitizing credit card assets. is an integrated marketing and He left his full-time position in 1999 to become a stay-at-home dad to client services manager for PacRim his three children. He started the group “Dayton Dads at Home” for lo- Marketing Group. She lives in cal dads to meet, which eventually reached a membership of more than Honolulu. 40 dads. “Dayton Dads at Home” was profiled in theDayton Daily News, Steve Ryan, Marquette, is vice the Dayton Business Journal and on two local television channels. Bill president-finance at Standard also appeared in People magazine and spoke at two national at-home Process, Inc. He lives in Muskego, dad conventions and the Beagle Family was the focus of a piece for the Wis. Hallmark Channel on at-home dads.  (continued on page 34)

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(continued from page 33) Calvin Holmes, Mississippi College, Krystal Shields, Pacific, is director is a business system analyst for Saudi of finance and administration Bill Beagle, Miami-Ohio, was Aramco in Saudi Arabia. for Common Sense Media in San elected State Senator for Ohio’s 5th Cheryl Delotta, Mississippi State, is Francisco. District representing Miami County a payroll specialist for Memphis City Susan Chin, Philadelphia, is CMO/ and parts of Darke and Montgomery School Board of Education. artistic director for Creative Raven in counties. He lives in Tipp City, Ohio. Sean Nelson, North Florida, is Palm Springs. Brandon Forrer, Minnesota State, vice president of Global Talent Joseph Lebano, Philadelphia, is is a sales representative for Rhino Management and HR Shared Services controller for Dewey Commercial Technology Group. He lives in for ACCO Brands. He lives in Scotch Investors, LP. He lives in Havertown, Bloomington, Minn. Plains, N.J. Penn. Bryan Clark, Rockhurst, is an analyst for the Federal Reserve Bank Milestones in Kansas City, Mo. Anna Good, St. Cloud State, is Did you recently tie the knot? Welcome a new bundle of joy? senior relief production supervisor Do you know a brother who has passed away? If so, please tell us. for Hormel Foods in Austin, Minn. Email your mergers, gains or losses to [email protected]. Christopher Husby, St. Thomas, is founder and head instructor of Mergers Arizona State Special Teams Football Academy in Mutsuko Komori and Chris Allen Greb (January 10) Minneapolis. DeFourney, Ohio State, on December Central Missouri 4. They live in San Mateo, Calif. John Erickson (December 30, 2010) Jesus Ortiz, San Francisco State, is a Brenda Salazar, Texas-San Antonio, Florida Atlantic financial aid counselor for California- and Timothy Harden on ­­ April 16. Glenn Rose (February 22) Irvine. They live in San Antonio. Georgia Jaymie Strickland, South Carolina, Justin Elliott (April 16) specializes in land sales in Georgia Gains Georgia State and South Carolina for ADM Land Sarah and South Pacific RVPMatt Lowman Oglesby (April 22) Sales, based in Walterboro, S.C. Temple on February 17—Allison Indiana State Paul Spizzirri, South Dakota, is a Rose. They live in Long Beach, Calif. LaKesha Maxey (May 16) partner at Hall Booth Smith Slover Kelly and Southeastern RVP Memphis PC in Atlanta. Darrick Williams on March 14— Charles Pope (March 9) Brenda Harden, Texas-San Antonio, Xavier McDaniel. They live in Miami-Ohio is an IT support specialist for Coldwell Columbia, S.C. Robert Myers Banker D’Ann Harper, Realtors. She Kim, Rockhurst, and Brad Minnesota lives in San Antonio. Kliethermes, Central Missouri, on Richard McCreary (February 23) Truman State, is February 9—Danielle Paige. She Jack Schantz (February 16) Christopher Bell, joins big sister Natalie. They live in Nebraska-Lincoln a contracting officer for the National Lenexa, Kan. Clarence Dickey (April 14) Park Service in Arlington, Va. Pennsylvania Van White, West Alabama, is owner/ Losses Eugene Minahan (March 18) CEO of A Southern Restoration Alabama South Carolina Company. He lives in Boynton Beach, Ashley Harrison (April 27) Wallace (Wally) Wharton (May 4) Fla. Grant Nichols, West Liberty, is president of ITC. He lives in Tornado Death at Alabama Woodsfield, Ohio. Bethany Smith, Western Kentucky, Ashley Harrison, Alabama, was killed during is an academic advisor at Western the April 27 tornado outbreak in Tuscaloosa, Kentucky in Bowling Green. Ala. Harrison, a recent initiate, was a senior Chris Anderson, Winona State, is economics major from Dallas. Friends remember a marketing program manager for her as someone with a great personality and an Wells Fargo Bank in Minneapolis. exceptionally bright future. The Southern Province Julie Maryniak, Wisconsin- Ashley Harrison Memorial Scholarship was created LaCrosse, is a business analyst within our Leadership Foundation in her memory. for Kohl’s Department Stores in Once endowed, it will pay an annual scholarship to Milwaukee, Wis. a collegiate member in the Southern Province. You Katie Paulsen, Wisconsin-LaCrosse, can give a gift to the fund in her memory online or is a business manager at Fusion by calling the Central Office at (513) 523-1907. Contact Center in Scottsdale, Ariz.

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88690 DeltaSig July 2011.indd 35 6/15/11 2:11 PM WaterWater CoolerCooler Leadership Foundation Board “Minutes MARK YOUR CALENDAR in Seconds” Actions from a March meeting included: ▲ ▲ August 7-8 ▲ 4/25 Drive adopted – Viral ▲ Created a new Grand Board of Directors Meeting fundraising campaign to take President’s Circle Scholarship (Louisville) place on National Alumni Day. Fund, where once endowed, Asked all Deltasigs to donate at least two scholarships will August 9 $10 that day via our online be paid annually to collegiate Leadership Foundation Trustee giving form or the Leadership members of the Grand Meeting (Louisville) Foundation Facebook Cause. President’s Circle. If you wish The Foundation raised almost to support this fund with a August 10-14 $6,500 during the 4/25 Drive. donation, please indicate that Grand Chapter Congress ▲▲ Bucks for Brotherhood adopted on a giving form or call the (Louisville) – A special chapter giving drive Central Office to give today to take place on November 7, (minimum gifts to endowment October 15 2011, where all chapters are funds is $100). Omaha LEAD School asked to donate $1 per member ▲▲ Howl at the Moon Leadership to the Leadership Foundation. Foundation outing was final- October 22 Recognition will be given ized for Thursday evening of Reno LEAD School for achieving various levels. Congress (7-9 p.m.) Information about the program ▲▲ Approved 2011-12 Grant October 29 available in August. Atlanta LEAD School Requests from the Fraternity ▲▲ Approved 2011-12 Operating totaling $54,000. November 5 Budget. Albany LEAD School November 7 Cory Stopka Named to Staff Founders’ Day Cory Stopka, St. Cloud State, has joined staff as an educational and leadership consultant. Cory grew up in November 12 Minnesota and graduated in May of ’10 with a double Tulsa LEAD School major in management and marketing. He served as his chapter’s president (twice), chancellor, VP-Professional February 3-5 Activities, VP-Alumni Relations, Webmaster and Social Northeastern LEAD Provincial Chair. As an alumnus, he served on the Executive Conference (Philadelphia) Committee for the Twin Cities Alumni Chapter. While in college, Cory worked as a Quality Assurance Supervisor February 10-12 at a finance company. Prior to that, he was a manager at North Central LEAD Provincial McDonald’s. He also coached a little league baseball team Conference (South Bend, Ind.) and served as an advisor to the front office and Game Day Operations Intern for the St. Cloud River Bats.  February 17-19 Southern LEAD Provincial Conference (Jacksonville, Fla.) Levine Promoted to New Position February 24-26 Former Educational and Leadership Consultant Western LEAD Provincial Jeremy Levine, Albion, was promoted to Associate Conference (San Diego/La Jolla) Director of Member Services May 1. He now has additional responsibilities with the Chapter March 3-5 Management Program, affinity partners, chapter South Central LEAD Provincial consulting and technology management. He will Conference (Austin) continue chapter visits, focusing on colony recruitment and development. We thank him for his service as an Visit www.dspnet.org ELC and look forward to further success in this new for a complete listing of events. position! 

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88690 DeltaSig July 2011.indd 36 6/15/11 2:11 PM Deltasibs The word “brother” has a double meaning for many Deltasigs!

Jason, Colorado State/Fall 2005 Why Deltasig: I wanted to connect with like-minded people in a way that would benefit me socially and professionally. Favorite Deltasig memories: Leading pledge class meetings and teaching pledges about the Fraternity as VPPE and planning our formal—a traditional celebration at an out-of-town resort—as social chair. Favorite sibling memory: Camping with the entire family. We had so much fun doing the simplest things: romping through the forest to gather firewood, roasting marshmallows, setting up and taking down the camp site, and playing games.

Katie, Colorado State/Fall 2009 Three’s no crowd! The Gritters family from Why Deltasig: Deltasig not only allows me to Colorado State features a trio of sibling brothers. practice business skills, but it brings me closer to fellow business students. Margaret, Don, Katie, Kevin and Jason Gritters Favorite Deltasig memory: Planning an event based on the “The Amazing Race” when I was pledge class social chair and it turned into one of the most memorable events for our chapter. Favorite sibling memory: Attending the homecoming football game with my brothers. It was the first time other Deltasigs saw the three of us together at a chapter event.

Kevin, Colorado State/Fall 2007 Why Deltasig: I wanted to connect with others in the College of Business. Favorite Deltasig memory: Going to the mountains for a dinner and dance with our newly initiated brothers. Favorite sibling memory: No specific memory. Since I am the middle sibling it has been nice watching Jason and Katie both learn and grow personally and professionally.

Raising Deltasigs—Thoughts From Parents Don and Margaret Gritters: As parents of three Deltasigs, we have been very impressed by the impact and progress we have seen in each child. Deltasig has provided priceless opportunities and real world business experience that could not have been attained anywhere else. Jason’s strongest area of growth was learning delegation and identifying his unique leadership style. Kevin’s leadership skills and dedication became evident when he was elected as the youngest president of the chapter. Katie entered Deltasig as “Jason and Kevin’s little sister” and she quickly solidified her own identity in the Fraternity. We have seen Katie’s confidence and public speaking greatly improve over the last two years. The contacts and opportunities provided through Deltasig have enabled all three of our children to develop interview and networking skills needed to obtain internships/employment. It has been a pleasure to see our children grow with the help of Delta Sigma Pi. (continued on page 38)

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Nathan, Dayton/November 2009 Why Deltasig: I was attracted to the three tiers Deltasig pridesDayton, itself on.in as a Favorite Deltasig memory: Bringing my father Mark Pyle, e was one of the brothers that reestablished guest speaker for our chapter. H the Dayton chapter in the 80’s and he described the process of colonizing and how his collegiate experience compared to our chapter today. Favorite sibling memory: Maria has been notorious for being clumsy at times and during one of our family vacations she was walking along the edge of the Grand Canyon, stumbled and tripped and almost fell over the edge. Luckily, I was able to catch her in time. It is still a story our family likes to talk about to this day.

Maria, Dayton /April 2010 Why Deltasig: To learn more about what it takes to be a professional and to gain networking opportunities. I enjoy being able to walk through the business school and see friendly familiar faces. The etiquette dinner where I learned proper etiquette Nathan and Maria Pyle Favorite Deltasig memory: for a business lunch or dinner both in the U.S. and internationally. Favorite sibling memory: Nathan and I both love going to concerts, especially outdoor ones. We went to an outdoor Jimmy Buffett concert where we dressed up in the Margaritaville theme complete with a shark hat and leis.

Meghan, Ohio State/January 2010 Why Deltasig: I transferred from Texas, so joining Deltasig allowed me to meet new people and break out of my shell, while helping me learn the ins and outs of business. Favorite Deltasig memory: Visiting the Central Office. Favorite sibling memory: Not winning the least look-alike contest at the Twins Days Festival in Twinsburg, Ohio when we were little. We look even less alike now that we’re older! Twins Shane (left) Caitlin, Ohio State/ January 2009 and Danielle Furlong Twins Why Deltasig: To become involved in the business Caitlin (left) and school and make new friends. Meghan Leddy Favorite Deltasig memory: My first LEAD Provincial Conference in Cleveland. Danielle, North Florida/Fall 2010 Favorite sibling memory: Filming funny videos in Why Deltasig: For a better understanding an attempt to recreate our favorite TV shows. of the corporate world and to make friends with similar interests. Favorite Deltasig memory: Regional initiation when my twin and I were initiated together even though we attend different schools. Mayra, Texas-El Paso/Spring 2006 Favorite sibling memory: My mother Favorite Deltasig memories:My community service telling us stories of how we would during pledging (Habitat for Humanity). get into trouble whenever she wasn’t Favorite sibling memory: Playing gymnastics, looking. making choreographies and going to Italy together. Shane, Central Florida/Fall 2010 Heidi , Texas-El Paso/Spring 2009 Why Deltasig: To better myself Why Deltasig: To be involved in an organization professionally and to connect with other that would not only help me professionally, but people striving for the same goals. that was involved in the community and that Favorite sibling memory: The fifth- its members were more than acquaintances. grade talent show when my sister Favorite Deltasig memory: MayraMayra (left) (left) and and My first LEAD event wanted to swing dance and neither of us in Newport Beach, CA. knew how. We only practiced twice and HeidiHeidi Duarte Duarte Favorite sibling memory:Traveling to Italy. then had to perform the “talent” twice, each time being different.

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88690 DeltaSig July 2011.indd 38 6/15/11 2:12 PM Jimmy, New York/Spring 2010 Why Deltasig: My brother first motivated me to meet the chapter, but after the first meeting, the sense of belonging prompted me to start the pledge process. Favorite Deltasig memory: Providence LEAD School in 2010 (Halloween). After the social at Dave & Busters, our brothers looked like the happiest kids on earth with their prizes. Favorite sibling memory: Making up words and phrases that nobody else understands.

Kenneth, California-San Diego/Fall 2007 Why Deltasig: To find a sociable, yet professional, group of Kristin (left) and Jimmy (left) and people. Michelle Fadeley Kenneth Zhang Favorite Deltasig memory: Taking an east coast trip and meeting Deltasigs from New York and Boston U. Michelle, Indiana-Purdue at Indianapolis/ Favorite sibling memory: Driving together on the Pacific Fall 2003 Coast highway this past Christmas to visit Hearst Castle with the family and showing the New Favorite Deltasig memory : The road York chapter how we do it in the Pacific Coast! trip to Jekyll Island, Ga. for Spring Fling. Meeting Deltasigs from around the country was a priceless experience. Fall 2007 Dean, Santa Clara/ Favorite sibling memory: The time that Why Deltasig: To be surrounded by motivated peo- I went to Kristin’s boyfriend’s house ple who were professionals in the making. in high school and played the “older, Favorite Deltasig memory: 2008 Western Regional intimidating sister” bit to convince him Initiation in San Francisco. to treat my sister better. It felt good to be Favorite sibling memory: Going to Disneyland! there for my sister.

Connie, Loyola-Marymount/Spring 2010 Kristin, Georgia College and State/ Why Deltasig: To surround myself with like-mind- Fall 2006 ed people who would help me grow both profes- Favorite Deltasig memory : Going sionally and personally. to initiation and witnessing brothers Favorite Deltasig memory: Spring 2011 chapter re- become part of my Deltasig family. treat at Big Bear. Favorite sibling memory: Whenever Dean and Favorite sibling memory: Playing with neigh- I was scared to go to middle school or Connie Hoang borhood friends and going to elementary school high school, Michelle helped calm me together. down. Big sisters are a lifesaver.

Molly, Missouri-Columbia/November 2009 Why Deltasig: To become more involved within the College of Business, gain leadership experience and form long- lasting friendships. Favorite Deltasig memory: The Night on the Town event after we won business week. Two members were crowned King and Queen and we celebrated with a dance party. Amber and Favorite sibling memory: When we were Jacob Fochs 16, my dad sent Grant and me to the grocery Twins Molly and store to do his shopping and we came home with $200 worth of junk food; needless to Amber, Wisconsin-LaCrosse/Fall 2009 Grant Sjurson say he didn’t make the mistake of sending Why Deltasig: To better myself professionally and us to the grocery store alone again. meet other students with the same interests as me. Favorite Deltasig memory: Every initiation. Grant, Missouri-Columbia/November 2009 Favorite sibling memory: Showing animals Why Deltasig: To gain real world experience and network with professors/ together at the county fair. advisors. Also, each of my roommates is studying a different area, so Deltasig helped make those 300+ person lectures a little smaller. Jacob, Wisconsin-LaCrosse/Fall 2008 Favorite Deltasig memory: Initiation and the banquet where we were surrounded Why Deltasig: To meet people with similar by all our brothers. interests and to get more involved in the Favorite sibling memory: Molly and I being led down the stairs into my friend’s community. basement only to be met by all of our friends for our 16th surprise birthday party. Favorite Deltasig memory: 2010 Chicago LEAD We have shared the last 21 birthday cakes and have the ability to maintain a lot of School. the same friends, which has been fun. p Favorite sibling memory: Showing animals together at the county fair. JULY 2011/THE DELTASIG OF DELTA SIGMA PI 39

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