⌬⌼ Spring 2011 Alumni Newsletter of the Wisconsin Chapter

⌬⌼ HouseL Ceorapdoreatriosnh ip Todd Tiefenthaler (’73) President DU Dinner moving to Italian Jon Callaway (’88) Vice President Chris Prestigiacomo (’91) Treasurer CTohe n20f1e1 DrUe Dnincneer i sC beeingn hteled rin a new location this year: the Bruce Briney (’92) Italian Conference Center at 621 East Chicago Street in Milwaukee. Charlie Cox (’86) The date is Friday, April 8. Gordon “Chip” Day, Jr. (’70) Steve Holtan (’71) The annual dinner has been held for many years at the Milwaukee Chapter Counselors Athletic Club, but this year’s organizing committee – Dick Day (’72), Jon Jon Callaway (’88) Callaway (’88) and Jim Harris (’71) – decided to try something new. Chris Prestigiacomo (’91) The Italian Conference Center (www.italianconference.com) is Chapter Officers located just south of I-794 near the Summerfest grounds. It is easily Richard Ferraro (’12) President Greg Baker (’11) Vice President accessed from the freeway. Take I-94 East to I-794. Get off at the Pat Degnan (’12) Treasurer Jackson St. exit and drive south two blocks. The Italian Conference Center is on the southeast corner of the intersection of North Jackson Foundation Trustees Rick James (’72) President and East Chicago streets. There is plenty of free parking on site. Charlie Cox (’86) Vice President Cocktails are at 6 p.m. and dinner is at 7 p.m. Jon Callaway and Edward Hipke (’56) Treasurer Richard Day (’72) Secretary Charlie Cox (’86) will give an overview of the renovation plans for the Jon Callaway (’88) House as part of the program following dinner. This year’s dinner will Steve Holtan (’71) be a buffet featuring beef, chicken and pork entrees, plus sides and Chris Prestigiacomo (’91) dessert. The cost is $48. Dr. David Vinson (’59) Please fill out and mail in the reservation form below along with your International Trustee Edward Hipke (’56) check to arrive no later than March 25. And while you’re at it, invite a DU friend you haven’t seen at the dinner for a while. Milwaukee ⌬⌼ Club Charles Munkwitz (Indiana ’68) President Invitations are being extended to men eligible to receive their 50-Year (262) 513-0198 Certificates. Brothers from any DU chapter may receive their Edward Hipke (’56) Treasurer 50-Year Certificates at this dinner – so if you qualify, please return the ⌬⌼ News Editors reservation form on page 4 and call Ed Hipke at 262.241.9277. Dinner is

Jack Jenkins (’10) free for men receiving their 50-Year Certificates that evening. Todd Tiefenthaler (’73) Ê

INSIDE Please complete and clip this form and mail it with your check made payable to the Milwaukee Club by March 25 to: 2 Chapter Updates Milwaukee DU Club, c/o Ed Hipke, 1200 West Sierra Lane, Mequon, WI 53092 2 2011 Pledge Class RESERVATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY MARCH 25. 3 Chapter Updates Continued K I will attend the spring 2011 dinner (check enclosed - $48 for dinner) K I will not be able to attend the dinner, but please accept my donation 4 ⌬⌼ Foundation Contributors to help defray costs and continue the DU tradition 4 Executive Board Members Name______Year______Wisconsin Chapter Updates President Update Rush Update As we begin another semester at Delta Upsilon, As all Rush chairmen experience on the verge of a excitement is high throughout the chapter. With a Rose new semester, we were very optimistic about the Bowl in our rearview and spring just around the corner, promise of meeting potential new members. We had a the members could not be more excited to jump into lot of work to do to determine who would be truly 2011 on a high note. Another great rush season capped worthy of Delta Upsilon. We received the highest off one of our most successful years of new number of interested rushes on campus once again, a membership to date. We’ve extended our reign amongst great pattern that has consistently illustrated our the top recruiting chapters in all of Delta Upsilon standing at UW. International. We are very proud to welcome 12 Dry Rush began January 13, and Delta Upsilon hosted members into the Delta Upsilon Spring 2011 pledge its first open chapter on January 18. There was great class, and wish them luck as they experience learning turnout for each event throughout the short rush term the traditions we have each grown to love over the and potential new members gave great reviews. From years. Our total initiate class for the 2010-2011 school poker tournaments to wing eating contests, there were year totals at an impressive 38 men. We are very proud many fun and entertaining venues for interested rushees of our ability to continually attract committed, hard- to meet active members. working new members. As rush wound down, we shortened our list of This semester also has provided our chapter with new potential new members to a manageable number and and exciting opportunities among both the began extending bids on January 25. The final list of undergraduate membership and alumni base. After spring pledges consists of 12 outstanding young men much consideration and joint cooperation between both listed below. We are very excited about the new DUs the Housing Corporation and Undergraduate Executive and we look forward to their assimilation into our Board, our chapter has chosen to add the role of Alumni exceptional House over the coming semester. Relations Chair to the executive board. Those who fill this role will be responsible for organizing alumni- Michael Underkofler ‘13 & Ryan McCormack’13 undergraduate socials, acting as a conduit between advisory services and mediating events such as the annual DU Dinner. We are proud to announce Delta Upsilon Spring 2011 Pledge Class sophomore Michael Hoff as the first brother to be voted into this position and hope to further strengthen an Romain Achi – Dubai, UAE already strong chapter tradition of incorporating alumni Jonno Appel – Los Angeles, CA throughout the year. We are additionally excited to announce that our chapter has been elected to host the Casey Briggs – Barrington, IL Regional Leadership Conference for Delta Upsilon International in April. This is a great honor for our David Grande – Park Ridge, IL chapter and a tremendous opportunity to show the Dylan Hahn –High Land Park, IL greater Delta Upsilon community just how wonderfully our chapter represents brothers everywhere. Taylor Horsager – Luck, WI With such an array of opportunities, there is no Charles Johnson – St. Louis Park, MN excuse for this semester to be anything less than one of the best in recent years. Delta Upsilon Wisconsin’s Teddy Kent – Glenview, IL presence in university organizations, IFC and the judicial board is the highest in years, and we will work Adam Martinez – Evanston, IL to maintain our excellent reputation as not only the Nick McCormack – Madison, WI biggest but the best fraternity on campus. On Wisconsin, Hail Delta Upsilon, and see you at the Ryan Riebling – Minnetonka, MN Alumni Dinner on April 8! Peter Standbrook – Chaska, MN Richard Ferraro ‘12 Wisconsin Chapter Updates Social Update Public Relations Update The gentlemen of Delta Upsilon are once again off to Delta Upsilon has an exciting semester ahead with another exciting and eventful social semester. We several philanthropic events to look forward to. Plans recently had our first social of the semester with the are being made now for a cross-fraternity new member always wonderful ladies of . We football tournament. Tickets will be sold to the general always enjoy our times with Gamma Phi Beta as they public and all proceeds will go to the Boys and Girls are our sister sorority and many of the brothers have Club of Dane County. Delta Upsilon also participated in developed relationships with their members through Madison’s Polar Plunge on February 19. and won the previous social events, class work and philanthropic event for the fourth year in a row by hosting the largest activities such as Trick or Treat With the Greeks. Our group of individuals to take the plunge. The Polar most recent event took place at State Street’s Tiki Bar, Plunge demands participants take a daring leap into the where we did all in our power to ignore subzero frozen waters of Lake Monona. All donations benefit temperatures! the Special Olympics Wisconsin. In addition to our social with Gamma Phi, we have The Greek community’s largest philanthropy, many others planned with , Kappa Kappa Humorology, is scheduled for April 15 - 17. and Delta Gamma for the rest of the semester. Upsilon will be joining in on the theatrical fun with its Along with our anticipated socials, we also are very paired cast members of the Pi Beta Phi sorority. excited to come back for another DU Dinner in Directors Nick Hauan, Ryan McCormack, Neil Kent and Milwaukee. It’s one of few times we are privileged to Andrew Gold have been preparing for the show since meet so many esteemed alumni. early September and look forward to competing with the other Greek houses on campus. Humorology Mark Miniat ’11, Ricky Cheung ’12, Andy Aasen 13’ continues to be the largest student-run, nonprofit organization in Wisconsin. We encourage you to read more about Humorology at UWHumorology.com.

IFC Update The Wisconsin Chapter of Delta Upsilon has been very involved on campus, especially with leadership in the Greek Community. This spring marks the eighth consecutive semester with at least one DU member on the Interfraternity Council (IFC). The IFC is the Executive Board that presides, governs and corresponds with the entire UW fraternity system. Currently, the President of IFC (Pat Degnan ’12) and VP of Recruitment for IFC (Ricky Cheung ’12) are members of Delta Upsilon. The IFC is a group of men elected into office by the entire fraternity system. All the fraternities look up to this Executive Board and use them as a resource to better the Greek Community. They serve as role models and represent the Greek System to the rest of the campus, faculty and community. The fact that Delta Upsilon has been represented on this board the past eight semesters shows the type of leaders that are coming from our house. We produce year after year men that are driven and determined -- men that not only want to help improve and better our house, but also make a difference in the entire Greek Community here at UW-Madison. We are very proud of the members of our house and hope to keep attracting young men who are motivated to challenge their leadership abilities and represent Delta Upsilon on a larger scale. Nick Hauan ‘13 DU of Wisconsin Foundation c/o Ed Hipke, Treasurer PRSRT STD 1200 W. Sierra Lane US POSTAGE Mequon, WI 53092 PAID MADISON WI Address Service Requested PERMIT NO 2944

EPxreesicdeunt i–vReickBFeorraror,dE:vaSnstponr,iInL g 2011 TThhe DFU ofuWniscdonasitnioFonundnateioen dexsistsyto huel!p support Vice President – Greg Baker, Emerson, NJ and maintain the Wisconsin Chapter, provide scholarships for deserving Wisconsin DUs, and assure we stay IFC President/DU Treasurer – Pat Degnan, connected through the annual DU Dinner and this La Canada, CA newsletter. Resident Advisor – Alex Hintz, Edina, MN But it takes your support to make it happen! So, please Risk Management/Judicial Board Justice – consider a tax deductible contribution to the Foundation. Peter Hanson, Greenwich, CT Make your checks payable to the Delta Upsilon of Social – Mark Miniat, Claredon Hills, IL Wisconsin Foundation and mail them to: Ed Hipke, Ricky Cheung, Wayzata, MN Treasurer, 1200 W. Sierra Lane, Mequon, WI 53092. (IFC-Recruitment Chair) Thank you for your consideration – and thank you to the Andy Aasen, Edina, MN following men for their contributions to the Delta Upsilon Rush – Ryan McCormack, Brookfield, WI of Wisconsin Foundation through August 31, 2010: Mike Underkoffler, Excelsior, MN President’s Club ($1,000 or more) Scholarship – Mike Kobida, Buffalo Grove, IL Dudley Godfrey, Jr., John Morgridge Secretary - Ian Erickson, Minnetonka, MN Gold Club ($500 to $999) Roger Sisterman, Selwyn “Bucky” Small Pledge Educator – Alex Wehrmann, Mamaronek, NY Blue Club ($100 to $499) Public Relations – Nick Hauan, Eden Prairie, MN Jon S. Callaway, David C. Fohr, Judith Gregory (in memory of Dick Gregory), Robert Halfmann, James E. Alumni Relations Chair – Hall, Edward Hipke (in memory of Jim Rewey), Charles Mike Hoff, Minnetonka, MN Ruedebusch, David Seifert, George V.B. Sirotkin, David Province 8 Governor of Delta Upsilon E. Vinson International – Jake Bielawski, Evanston, IL 644 Club (other) James Kahler, Richard C. Thompson

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