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THE SIGMA ZETAN VOLUME LVIII APRIL 1993 T I '1 THE SIGMA ZETAN OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF SIGMA ZETAN I' I Ted. F. Platt, National Editor Hillsdale College, Hillsdale, Michigan Design and layout by: OXFORD DESIGN 243 N. West Street Hillsdale, Michigan 49242 Table of Contents Section Page 1991-1992 National Qfficers ~-,,--,------,--,---=== National Officers ..................................................... 3 The 1992 National Convention ............................... 4 Roll Call of Chapters ............................................... 12 Proceedings of the National Convention ............... 13 Financial Reports .................................................... 18 Chapter Reports ...................................................... 20 Sigma Zeta Honor A wards ..................................... 36 Founder's Cup Award ............................................ 41 (L to R) Millard Niver, Recorder-Treasurer; Anne Cartwright, Past-President; Ted Platt, Editor; Richard McGuire, President Elect; David Dautenhahn, Directions for Publishing Student Papers ............ 42 Historian; Joe Sheldon, President. Student Paper Publications .................................... 44 1992-1993 National Officers Editor's Comments and Acknowledgments .......... 62 Ted Platt, National Editor; Joe Sheldon, Past-President; Millard Niver, Recorder-Treasurer; Richard McGuire, President; Bob Ford, President Elect; David Dautenhahn, Historian. -3- March 12-14, 1992 Millikin University, Decatur, Illinois Science Building Millikin University, Friendly atmosphere, Welcoming spirit JU Secretaryffreasurer Millard Niver and Harold Wilkinson of Psi Chapter at the National Council Meeting Richards Treat Center (R TUC) Registration and Paper Presentations -4- -5- Sigma Zetans assembled for the General Session President Joe Sheldon presides at the Historian and Mrs. David General Session Dautenhahn, twenty-three years of dedicated service. Paper Presentations Banquet speaker Dr. Richard E. Shore performed John Muir "A Thousand Mile Walk." ·6- -7- i ~ I Xi Chapter Beta Chapter (~ I Pi Chapter Chi Chapter Alpha Beta Chapter -8- -9- Alpha Psi Chapter Alpha Chi Chapter Beta Iota Chapter Editor's Report President elect Bob Ford, Alpha Xi Chapter Ball State University -10- -11- Proceedings of the National Convention March 12-14,1992 Millikin University, Decatur lliinois Pi Alpha Chi March 12, 1992 Julie Nelson Eyulisen Goll Joseph Sheldon Jodi Sheldon remained brisk. Dawn Myelle Nancy Carter Meredith Wright Kingsley Emerson National Council Meeting National Historian Dautenhahn reported that the pictures sent to him by Joella Evans Joe Heason David Unger Brian Beichler Members present: President Joe Editor Platt are very much appreciated by Jeff Schopp Mindy Gross Sheldon, Past President Anne Cartwright, Editor Ted Platt, Recorder-Treasurer him for use in the scrapbook. The current Terri Johnson Brett Heller Beta Iota Millard Niver, Host Harold Wilkinson, scrapbook will be available for the Harvie Thursen Christi Foster James Reyhorst C. Weldon Jones President Elect Richard McGuire, and attendees to view during the convention. Sam Denanezyh Sara Castens Steve Peterson Brenda Beetner several guests. President Sheldon reported that Angie Goodwin Jennifer Boss Mark Turel Keith Ceider President Joe Sheldon called the chapters at Cabrini and Immaculata Jon Monti Julie Paquet Jenny Kiuek Holly Chrisnar meeting to order at 7:30pm. Colleges are planning to co-host the 1993 Chuck Russell Joe VanAllen Thea Tim Nancy Versteeg President Sheldon proposed the meeting with Eastern College. The Chad Sloan Kristen Kaleciak Katie Larson Jon Caretson following agenda for the evening; National Council agreed that if the three Nicole Biggs Mark Milnes Welcome, and announcements schools desired, it would be possible that the activities might be split among the Alpha Xi by the Host Report from National Officers Information sharing regarding meetings campuses. Possible date proposed that Beta Kelly Willis Morris Akers to come: might work is March 18-20, 1993 M. Therrnine Donna Harken John Atolfus Wayne Edwards (tentative). Also the 1994 meeting is Bill Johnson D. McGuire 1993-Eastern College tentatively scheduled to be at Hillsdale Chi College. Alpha Psi D. Dautenhahn Ms. Dautenhahn 1994-Hillsdale College Scott Csentos Kasey Anderson Charles Giffen Lisa Koch Old business Old Business Ted Platt Jay Binder Chad Cooper Monica Bell Committee assignments Niver will continue to investigate the Scott Woodman Jeff Martin Jacqueline Henry New business. Association of Honor Societies. Brian Pitser The Council discussed the Alpha Zeta Host Wilkinson gave information interpretation of just which of today's regarding the details current programs in our colleges are Xi Milton Rogers Frank Cheatham of the convention. Reports from the National Officers covered by Sigma Zeta. From which Anne Cartwright Dewey Howell Xiaoyu Liu Paula Dicken were given: majors should members be accepted? By Karen Schauby April Burke Graham National Recorder-Treasurer Niver consensus, it was agreed that each chapter Bob Ford Darin Hoggatt gave the financial report for the 1990- must interpret the membership document Tim Henrisen Denise Sandhage 1991 fiscal year as printed in the April fairly and as best it can in accord with our 1991 Sigma Zetan. The Recorder constitution. Alpha Gamma Treasurer will investigate alternative The following committees Eric Sexton Millard Niver source for the Founder's Cup plaque and assignments were made: Beth Klein Susan Herdlick the Sigma Zeta pin. The report was Curtis Verhoff Jason Thomas accepted unanimously. Founders Cup: Millard Niver Alpha Gamma Pamela Osavsky National Editor Platt reported that costs have increased and that he will David Unger Alpha Chi likely investigate alternative sources for Julie Nelson Pi printing the Sigma Zetan. Also, requests Kelly G. Willis Alpha Xi for copies of the Sigma Zetan have Charles Giffm Chi -12- -13- Nominations: scrapbooks he had with him and published in the SigmaZetan should check Ted Platt Alpha Psi presentations. announced the times they would be with their advisor. Minutes of the 1991 Darin Haggatt Xi Host Wilkinson introduced the available for viewing. meeting were accepted as printed in the April Burke Xi Provost ofMillikin University, Dr. Robert President-Elect McGuire described April 1991 Sigma Zetan. Committee M. Obennier Beta Shimp who welcomed the National the problem he observed in Ecuador while reports were made as follows: Chad Cooper Chi Meeting and remarked regarding the good he was there in the fall of 1991. Auditing Committee- efforts of the local chapter under Dr. The auditing committee examined Honor A wards: Wilkinson toward hosting the meeting. Banquet: Friday night the fmancialrecords, finding them in good Joe Sheldon Alpha Chi He also commented regarding the need Welcome by President Julie Nelson order. The committee would like to Dick Mcquire Beta for students to continue to develop skills of the host chapter. commend Millard Niver for his dedication in the science and mathematics. The host chapter received the and hard work. Auditing: President Sheldon conducted the roll recognition for their hard work that made Nominating Committee selected the Wayne Edwards Alpha Xi call: the meeting possible. following state officers for 1992-1993: Tim Herdriksen Xi s. f.. Dr. Adell gave the invocation. Past President Nancy Versteeg Beta Iota Alpha Gamma 12 2 A fme dinner was enjoyed by all the Recorder and Joseph Sheldon Sue Herdlick Alpha Gamma Beta Iota 10 2 attendees. Treasurer Millard Niver Morris Ahers Alpha Xi Chi 6 1 Editor Ted Platt Beta 3 1 Honor awards were presented to: President Richard McGuire Resolutions: Xi 6 2 President Elect. Bob Ford Weldon Jones Beta Iota Alpha Xi 4 1 April Burke Xi Scott Csontos Alpha Psi Alpha Beta 2 2 Christie Foster Pi A vote by chapters approved the slate Paula Graham Alpha Beta Alpha Chi 5 1 Paula Dicken Alpha Beta of officers. Denise Sandhage Xi Pi 47 1 Susan Herdlick Alpha Gamma Resolution Committee Bill Johnson Beta Alpha Psi 6 1 Merideth Wright Alpha Chi Be it resolved that Pi Chapter be Jodi Sheldon Alpha Chi Michelle Bennett Alpha Psi congratulated and thanked profusely for Dr. Wilkinson distributed additional Nancy Versteeg Beta Iota hosting such an excellent convention and Anne Cartwright presented the details and informationregarding the field a commendation be given to Milliken recently found old gavel and strike plate trips. Also a Sharp scientific calculator University, Decatur, IL, for having such which were gratefully received. The posters for the poster session will was presented to each honor award fine facilities. be set up and presenters will be available. recipient, courtesy of the host chapter. New Business: A medallion of the organization that Editor Ted Platt presented the plaque to Be it resolved that Dr. Harold Dick McGuire discussed the recent members could wear at graduation would the Alpha Gamma chapter in honor of Wilkinson and the Sigma Zeta officers experience he had in Ecuador that showed be optional and available through the their winning the Founder's Cup the past and members of Pi Chapter be highly the problem affecting that region and national office. There was strong support year. commended for their hard work in encourage members of the organization for this. preparing for and executing the National to support an effort to secure land in that Recorder-Treasurer Niver announced March 14, 1992 Convention. region to protect it. committee assignments