THE MARCH 2004

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

William Ginder Charles Farrar Career Achievement Recipient Lifetime Achievement Recipient 2003 DELTASIG ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS Past Executive Director Charles Farrar Receives 2003 Lifetime Achievement

n recognition of his remarkable service to Delta Sigma Pi, Past Executive Director Charles Farrar was honored I November 8, at Louisiana Tech’s Student Center, with the 2003 Lifetime Achievement Award. Many national leaders, col- legians and alumni came to Ruston, Louisiana to honor Charles for his lifetime of service. Brother Farrar, a 1959 initiate of the Beta Psi Chapter at Louisiana Tech, served the Fraternity on a national level for many years. In 1959, Charles relocated to Oxford, Ohio to become one of the first field secretaries (now known as an educational and leadership consultant). Within a few years, his leadership and organizational skills were recognized and he was promoted to Assistant Executive Director, with direct responsibility for the chapter ABOVE: Grand President Kathy Jahnke proudly presents consultation program. In 1964 Past Executive Director Charles Farrar with the 2003 Lifetime Achievement Award. LEFT: 1998 Lifetime Achievement with the resignation of Executive recipient Frank Busch (left) shares a laugh with Brother Farrar. Director James D. Thomson, Brother Farrar was chosen to suc- leadership, the Collegian of the Year program was ceed him. During his ten-year tenure as Executive Director, the established—and the stage was set for many years of growth Fraternity enjoyed a tremendous amount of growth with over and prosperity. 55 chapters installed. In addition, east and west wings were The presentation festivities in Ruston included a luncheon added to the Central Office, doubling the size of the building and recognition on the football field by Tech President (and and providing space for the Archives Room. Also under his Brother) Dan Reneau. Several in Charles’“official party” were treated to press box seating for the Tech-SMU game. Tech Business Dean, Brother Shirley Reagan, wel- comed the luncheon crowd with an historical review aimed at Brother Farrar’s collegiate days. Past Grand President (and 1992 Lifetime Achievement honoree) Bill Tatum provided insight and laughter as he shared anecdotes about Charles’ career path and Fraternity history. Executive Director Bill Schilling served as emcee and Beta Psi Chapter President Jeremy Newton offered a salute from the chapter. Grand President Kathy Jahnke pre- sented the award and Brother Farrar capped off the program with some heartfelt comments about his strong feelings for Louisiana Tech and Delta Sigma Pi. Congratulations Charles and Many Deltasigs came out to celebrate the remarkable achievements of Brother Farrar at a banquet held November thank you for your outstanding ser- 8 at Louisiana Tech’s Student Center in Ruston. Farrar (center), stands next to Harold Bledsoe, one of his college vice to Delta Sigma Pi! ▲ roommates and fellow Deltasig.

2 MARCH 2004/THE DELTASIG OF DELTA SIGMA PI William Ginder of Johns Hopkins Honored with 2003 Career Achievement

ongratulations to William Ginder, Johns Hopkins, honored October 26 in Baltimore with Delta Sigma C Pi’s 2003 Career Achievement Award. An intimate group of 45 joined Grand President Kathy Jahnke in pre- senting the award. Also contributing to the program were Chi alumni Pete Petersen, Bryan McMillan, and several of Bill’s peer alumni. Executive Director Bill Schilling served as emcee. Brother Ginder is a 1953 initiate of the Chi Chapter at Johns Hopkins and a graduate of the School of Professional Studies and Education. Bill started his profession- al career in 1947 as a proper- ty accounting clerk with Crown Central Petroleum Corporation. He progressed through various accounting LEFT: Brother Ginder proudly holds his award with wife, Katherine, by his side, holding his Order of the Golden positions until 1955 when he Helmet award, presented for 50 years of service to Delta was promoted to chief Sigma Pi. ABOVE: Grand President Kathy Jahnke accountant for refining and presents Brother Ginder with the Delta Sigma Pi 2003 Career Achievement Award. oil production in Houston. In 1965, Brother Ginder moved Brother Ginder’s achievements can also be back to Baltimore, still with identified through his contributions to higher Crown Petroleum Corp., education. In the early 1980s, he helped launch moving up the corporate lad- the Bill Ginder Lecture Series at Johns Hopkins der as assistant treasurer, School of Professional Studies in Business and treasurer, financial vice president, group vice president and Education. When asked the reason for his involvement with finally retired (after 39 years) as vice chairman. Through hard the lecture series, he said,“to expose students to role models work and personal achievement, he worked his way from the and to give them goals to achieve.” bottom to the top of the organization, gaining the respect of Now retired, Brother Ginder’s contributions to his com- his subordinates, peers, and superiors throughout his career. munity are equally impressive to his professional accomplish- ments. These include: Talbot County Hospice Foundation board member, chairman of Christ Church St. Michael’s Endowment Committee, chairman of Episcopal Diocese of Easton Comp- ensation Committee, and Londonderry Retirement Community board member. As an active member of Deltasig’s Baltimore Alumni Chapter, Brother Ginder continues to serve both the Fraternity and his alma On hand to congratulate Brother Ginder were (from left): William Ford, Johns Hopkins, Chi Chapter collegiate mater with enthusiasm and president David Crouch, Bill and Katherine Ginder, Grand President Kathy Jahnke and Baltimore Alumni Chapter dedication. ▲ president Bryan McMillan.

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The Journal of Delta Sigma Pi–America’s Foremost Business Fraternity March 2004 Vol. 93 No. 2 CONTENTS Editor Bill Schilling Associate Executive Director/Executive Vice President of Leadership Foundation Shanda Gray Assistant Director of Communications Stacy Donahoe COVER STORY – 2 Art Director Jody Toth 2003 Lifetime and Career Contributors: Achievement Awards Jackie Andolino Kevin McLean Past Executive Director Charles Farrar, Buck Carter Claire Roberts Louisiana Tech and William Ginder, Dale Clark Bill Tatum Johns Hopkins,prove they are two of Shawn Heyderhoff Heather Troyer Greg & Carol Hollen Deltasig’s best. Member of: AACSB International –The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business College Fraternity Editors Association (CFEA) Professional Fraternity Association (PFA) Professional Fraternity Executives Association Don’t You Wish You Had THAT Job? – 6 (PFEA) These Deltasigs certainly don’t have the typical 9-5 desk jobs. COLLEGE FRATERNITY EDITORS ASSOCIATION Check out these cool careers.

The DELTASIG of Delta Sigma Pi is published by the International Fraternity of Delta Sigma Pi. Deltasigs Around the World – 18 ©Copyright 2004 by The International Fraternity of Delta Sigma Pi, Inc. Produced by Maury Boyd You can find a brother anywhere. Delta Sigma Pi makes its way around the globe. & Associates, Indianapolis. The DELTASIG of Delta Sigma Pi is distributed to all collegiate chapters, life members, national Advice from the Road – 26 honorary initiates, faculty and honorary initiates Deltasig’s Educational and Leadership Consultants offer some advice from for five years following initiation, national officers, Golden Council members, current their trips on the road. Leadership Foundation donors, Fraternity leaders and new grads for one full year following year of graduation. It is also sent to numerous business schools and Greek organization headquarters. The magazine is available online at www.dspnet.org/dspmarket/alumni/deltasig.asp. DEPARTMENTS, etc. Send address changes, articles, letters and pictures to: Assistant Director of Communications Fraternal Forum...5 Delta Sigma Pi LEAD Events...8 330 South Campus Avenue P.O. Box 230 On Campus...10 Oxford, OH 45056 (513) 523-1907 FAX (513) 523-7292 Beyond Campus...17 email: [email protected] Visit us online at:www.dspnet.org National Leaders “Get on the Bus” in Oxford...21 Note to Contributors: The number of digital Press Releases...22 images being contributed to The DELTASIG has increased. The common settings on digital Brother Can You Spare a Job Lead...28 cameras are at 72 dpi and although that is fine for the Web, 72 dpi resolution lacks the definition Leadership Foundation...30 needed for print media. If you shoot digital, please use megapixel cameras with the highest Brotherhood Network...32 resolution setting (equivalent to a minimum of 300 dpi, and preferably 600 dpi in an accessible A Salute to Deltasig Alumni...34 format such as .tif or .jpg). We can work some magic on low resolution or dark pictures, but www.dspnet.org...36 generally the quality of our publication suffers. Water Cooler...37 We are always happy to receive copies of photographs taken by conventional print Delta Sigma Pi Continues to Expand...38 cameras—and highly encourage this method.

4 MARCH 2004/THE DELTASIG OF DELTA SIGMA PI Fraternal Forum

Delta Sigma Pi...The Next Chapter

s your Vice President-Organiza- 6) Committee Interaction Ational Development, my primary Strengthen the existing national and responsibility is to oversee the develop- provincial committee structure to ment, maintenance and updating of the optimize and coordinate the strengths, strategic and annual operating plans of talents and work of the brothers involved the Fraternity. So, I have been asked to in these roles. update you on our progress and plan- ning to date. 7) Growth In September, your Leadership Team, To develop a plan to focus on expansion including members of the Board, efforts across the country to bring Delta Regional Vice Presidents, National Sigma Pi to every campus with qualified programs. Committee Chairs and Central Office staff, met in Oxford. While it was agreed 8) Member Management that we need to formulate a longer term To develop tools to strengthen our strategic plan for the Fraternity, we also collegiate chapters’ management prac- felt that to do justice to that effort, we tices to help them better involve and need to allow ourselves the opportunity motivate all chapter members. to develop the plan in a focused and Claire Sammon Roberts To evaluate the current Individual thoughtful way. To allow the needed Vice President-Organizational Development Discipline process and recommend time, but not to lose momentum on enhancements. work already in process, it was agreed 2) Strengthen Existing Collegiate Chapters 9) Centennial that we would focus our discussions To continue to evaluate and enhance that weekend on some shorter-term programs and methods to strengthen Planning of the events and programs strategic initiatives that we can work on operations of existing collegiate chapters. surrounding the celebration of the 100th now. As the Strategic Planning process anniversary of the founding of Delta progresses, these strategic initiatives will 3) Strengthen Existing Alumni Chapters Sigma Pi. To identify needs and develop programs be an integral part of the longer term At the upcoming Board of Directors planning effort. to support operations of existing alumni chapters. meeting in August, we will review the The Leadership Team brainstormed progress of these initiatives and contin- and the result was the adoption of a set 4) Member Recognition ue the Strategic Planning process. The of nine strategic initiatives. Work is To enhance opportunities to recognize work of many dedicated brothers con- already underway on many of the pri- achievements of individual brothers and tinues to move this process and these mary tasks. Here is a list of those strate- chapters. initiatives forward. The result of these gic initiatives and a brief description of To develop a standardized public efforts will be an even stronger the major objectives of each: relations program to be used in conjunc- Fraternity for our future. Your input is tion with national awards and honors welcome. If you have any questions or 1) Volunteer Training & Leadership presented by Delta Sigma Pi. comments, please let me know. Look for Development updates in the coming months. Stay 5) Alumni Programming To enhance opportunities for volunteer tuned . . . leadership development for all brothers— To engage more alumni and keep alumni alumni and collegiate—in order that we brothers involved in Delta Sigma Pi by Fraternally, will continue to develop a pool of the expanding and enhancing alumni best volunteer leadership talent available. programming at Fraternity events and by continuing to promote opportunities Claire Sammon Roberts for alumni to remain involved. Vice President-Organizational Development

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

MARCH 2004/THE DELTASIG OF DELTA SIGMA PI 5 Don t You Wish You Had THAT Job?

by Jackie Andolino

A singer/songwriter, radio deejay, published author and about helping to educate people about the way the music chief of staff for a Washington Congressman. These are four industry is changing, which she gets to do as a consultant. brothers of whom you can be proud! Melissa Axel, Florida, Her crazy schedule leaves no time for a typical day at the Shabana Aslam, Baylor,Julie Hyzy, Loyola-Chicago, and Omar office. Melissa’s days are filled with various tasks such as talk- Franco, Florida State, strayed from the typical 9-5 desk job, and ing to clients, working on promotional materials, mailing out they couldn’t be happier. CDs, preparing for performances, and whenever that inspira- tion strikes, grabbing a pen and paper and writing her next Mixing Business with Music song. Her level head within this sometime chaotic industry has Starting out writing lyrics as a child and playing on an out- led her clients to nickname her the resident “VOR,”or Voice of of-tune piano in her Florida dorm basement peaked Melissa Reason. Axel’s interest in music. Although Brother Axel’s career in music has led to several perfor- Brother Axel graduated with a mances including a show at the Virgin Megastore in Boston. degree in management, her love of She says,“Everything I do is with the goal of creating a more music only grew after college. In positive environment for music to flourish, others’ music as fact, it grew into a full-time career in well as my own.”It certainly sounds like Brother Axel is accom- the music industry! plishing her goal! An international marketing job placed Melissa in Boston, where she Dispensing Business Tips began a degree in the music busi- Over the Airways ness/management program at A loan officer who doubles as a Berklee College of Music. This radio deejay? That’s not an occu- allowed her to finally practice and pation you hear of everyday, but sharpen her artistic talents of song- for Shabana Aslam, it works just writing, producing and performing. fine! While at Berklee, Brother Axel Brother Aslam graduated from made some great contacts in the Baylor with a degree in finance music business, including jazz and real estate. After realizing she singer and pianist Amy Salmon and didn’t want to be in the corporate Singer/Songwriter the CEO of Clear Perceptions stu- world, she tried real estate for a Melissa Axel, Florida dio, Adrian Hernandez. Melissa while, but to no avail. A sugges- spent time in Boston as the director tion that she go into the mortgage of promotions and distribution for an independent record industry led her to get her loan Loan officer/Talk radio host label, before returning to her home base of South Florida officer license. Shabana Aslam, Baylor where she now works independently with her clients, and Shabana stumbled across East develops her own music career. Texas Mortgage Service’s web site and sent in her resume. After At a glance, Melissa’s business degree seemed useless, acing her interview, she began working towards her LO until she realized her business background helped her pre- license. Needing to build her clientele base, she leaned toward pare for an entrepreneurial career in the arts. Brother Axel her niche market of people of Indian descent. describes her innovative job as a whirlwind of activity that Brother Aslam placed flyers, coupons and ads throughout involves networking and experimentation. When asked how Dallas’ Indian businesses, which led her to Asian Media she got the “job”of being a singer/songwriter, music business Worldwide, the owner of three Dallas radio stations, all of consultant, event organizer and recording artist, she says, which broadcast to the Asian community of about 200,000. simply, “I created it.” Much to her luck, the network has a contract with Dream Melissa’s job has so many facets that it was hard for her to Home Mortgage, and wanted Shabana to advertise her com- choose her favorite aspect. She says,“On one hand there is the mercial business on one of their radio stations! sheer ecstasy of creating; the channeling of words and music She was offered a talk radio show, which allows her to pro- to your hands, voice and paper. The recording process is also mote her business, and play her favorite Hindi songs. amazing, there’s nothing like going from a thought...to a set Shabana’s favorite part about the radio show is,“helping the of lyrics...to a song...to a full production. This process can be community with credit education and sharing information both excruciating and ethereal.” Melissa is also passionate about the home buying process.”

6 MARCH 2004/THE DELTASIG OF DELTA SIGMA PI Brother Aslam says there is no such thing as a typical day at Mr. Franco Goes to Washington the office. Her chaotic schedule is filled with phone calls, client Brother Omar Franco’s career went into full swing after visits, potential leads and networking luncheons. Much of her graduating from Florida State. He began by managing the free time is spent preparing for the radio show by reading campaign for the three-term incumbent state representative, mortgage news, listening to similar radio programs, and invit- Art Simon. In 1993, Simon ing guest speakers. Shabana is also involved in various com- asked Franco to be his legisla- munity activities such as her neighborhood women’s club and tive assistant. Two years later, teaching Bhamngra (a type of dance and music of the Punjabi Franco accepted a similar posi- people of India) to the Youth Club at her church. tion with then state senator Regarding her unconventional career, Shabana says,“The Mario Diaz-Balart. best part about being a loan officer is the flexibility. I’m paid Diaz-Balart’s political suc- 100% commission, so the more aggressive I am, the more cess fortunately took Brother income I produce for myself.” Brother Aslam’s perseverance Franco with him. He decided to will surely pay off in the office and over the radio airwaves! run for Congress in 2002. He To hear Shabana’s radio show, go to www.radiosuno.com. named Brother Franco assistant Artistic License campaign treasurer and Omar, due to his extensive campaign Another Deltasig finds success as experience, also came up with an author! Julie Hyzy’s first novel, the campaign plan and man- Artistic License, centers around aged the direct mail campaign. Chicago based artist Annie Chief of Staff Diaz-Balart won and Omar Omar Franco,Florida State Callahan. Annie’s life is turned currently serves as this upside down when she discovers Congressman’s chief of staff. a stolen masterpiece worth $10 Brother Franco had to hone his time management skills at million dollars. Artistic License is a this point in his career. Omar was heavily involved with this story full of mystery and political campaign as well as having a full-time job as the romance, always a winning com- assistant vice president of government relations representing bination. his alma mater at the state and federal level. Another impor- Brother Hyzy studied business tant addition to his life was the birth of premature twin at Loyola-Chicago, but always babies in the midst of his campaign. Of that chaotic period of dreamed of writing a novel. She his life, Brother Franco says,“With a full-time job, two prema- Author says,“I’ve now made writing a ture babies and a full-fledged congressional campaign, I Julie Hyzy, Loyola-Chicago priority in my quickly learned to multi-task without getting much, if life and I’m any, sleep.” thrilled to see some success.” This success Although busy, Omar really enjoys his job. His has included not only Artistic License, but favorite part has been assembling a team from the also two short stories published in two ground up. He says,“We have eighteen people and $1 editions of Star Trek, Strange New Worlds, million to be used to effectively serve our constituents.” as well as several movie reviews for a Brother Franco contributes this success partly to having Chicago area newspaper. On her success, been vice president-pledge education in Deltasig. He Julie says,“Artistic License is the fulfill- said his Deltasig experience really helped him during the ment of a dream for me—and yet, in first few months of this year as he assembled his team. some ways, it’s only the beginning.” To sum up his cool career, Brother Franco states, This published author certainly has “Ultimately, this job is about the issues and how it affects not forgotten her Deltasig brothers! our district and country. Therefore, what I enjoy the most She says she has great memories of her is tackling the many different issues confronting our experience in the Fraternity. Reflecting on her Deltasig nation today and finding solutions that will better our memories,“What a blast, and what a great group of friends. nation—and not just for our generation, but for my chil- Joining Delta Sigma Pi was a decision I made as a naîve 17- dren’s generation also.” year old, and yet is was one of the best decisions I’ve ever We can all feel confident that there is a Deltasig serving in made.” Washington! ▲ Maybe her memories can make for a future story idea! Do you have a cool career you wish to share with readers? Email [email protected] and you may see your success story in a future issue of The DELTASIG!

MARCH 2004/THE DELTASIG OF DELTA SIGMA PI 7 LEAD Schools—2003 Phoe Nashville Leadership and Excellence Academies for Deltasigs (LEAD) focus on educa- tional development of all members of the Fraternity, and guests. A variety of LEAD events are offered year-round by Delta Sigma Pi, including: Schools, Provincial Conferences, Volunteer Leadership Workshops, LeaderShape® and the educational programs at Grand Chapter Congress. These conferences, workshops and training sessions provide oppor- tunities for you to maximize your potential in areas of personal, professional, leadership and fraternal development. Grants are provided by the Delta Sigma Pi Leadership Foundation to the Fraternity which in turn results in lower reg- istration fees for all attendees. All members of Delta Sigma Pi, collegiate and alumni, benefit from these excellent educational experiences. Deltasigs are discovering that LEAD offers the best in the journey for professional, personal and leadership growth.

Brothers came out in full force to Nashville where a record attendance was set— all five provinces were represented! Des Moines, Baltimore, Oklahoma City and Phoenix also showed strong numbers—the best in recent years.

8 MARCH 2004/THE DELTASIG OF DELTA SIGMA PI enix, Baltimore, Des Moines, Oklahoma City and

The Oklahoma City LEAD School provided opportunities for numerous brothers, colony members and pledges to interact. Break-time meant networking Speakers contributed their knowledge and experience to each event with 2002 Collegian of the Year Kevin McLean opportunities presenting “Recruitment and Communication Skills” in Des Moines (pictured here). Others included Founder Harold Jacobs’ as exhibited here. son Jim Jacobs, Albany, presenting the “History of Delta Sigma Pi” in Baltimore, Grand President Kathy Jahnke presenting “Creating a Motivated Membership” in Phoenix and Past Grand President Norm Kromberg presenting “Recruitment and Communication Skills” in Nashville.

Golden Helmet honoree Dick Ackler, Johns Hopkins, shares a story with (from right) Golden Group interaction and networking are key elements of a successful event, as found at the Council member Alan Brunton, Allegheny Phoenix LEAD School. Here Desert Mountain Regional Vice President Susan Rief enjoys some Regional Vice President Barbara Balcita, her down time with fellow brothers and friends. husband Arnel, Penn State-Behrend, and Justin Adams, Connecticut, at the Baltimore LEAD School.

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Albany/Zeta Psi Ohio River. Approximately half of having made a positive impact We held our 29th annual Career the brothers in attendance were towards the kids and giving the res- Fair October 14. This is the main alumni, several of which are cur- idents of UCD Student Family career fair event for full-time rently active in the Louisville Housing a memorable experience. recruiting on campus. Over 70 com- Alumni Chapter. There were also Furthermore, our chapter’s dedica- panies, representing multiple busi- several notable fraternal officers that tion in helping others is demon- ness concentrations and majors, attended to help support our chap- strated at UC Davis’ annual Turkey attended the event which Brother ter, including Provincial Vice Trot, benefiting the Yolo County Anthony Arrigo was in charge of President Mitch Simmons, Regional CALIFORNIA-DAVIS brothers Food Bank as well as youth non- organizing. Our chapter also held Vice President Derrick Singletary, and pledges enjoy a night of fun at profit organizations. Whether its the third annual fundraiser to bene- and Louisville Alumni Chapter their annual “Pledge Meet Pledge” waking up at 5 A.M. and racing 10 fit St. Jude Children’s Research President Jennifer McGill. Many of event. kilometers, cutting up hundreds of Hospital. Advertising was carried our newly initiated brothers were oranges, apples and bananas, or speakers was Jan Tabor, a spokes- out for a week in November to raise able to attend the cruise to celebrate slicing and serving countless bagels, woman for the Mastery Television awareness of the event and allow their successful initiation as well as Nu Rho demonstrates their com- Network. In her presentation, she people to “arrest”one of their friends the chapter’s anniversary. mitment to the Fraternity by finish- discussed the important issues in for a donation of $10. In November, —Mark McAllister ing in record time. life and how one vision can lead to those who had been “arrested”were Last, we pride ourselves in our California-Davis/Nu Rho life-changing accomplishments. brought to a “jail”and put on a “jail- ability to balance work and play. As We started the year off with a Finally, our last event, Dress for bird” outfit in order to walk around a result Nu Rho ended our winter bang. Among the quarter’s high- Success, sponsored by Macy’s, campus and raise a minimum of quarter with memorable social lights included, “Qualities of a caused a great commotion by gen- $100 “bail” money. They were events including, the “Pledge meet Leader,”“Dress for Success” and erously providing us with free gifts. accompanied by a chapter member Pledge” event and our (BPFA) Bi- “Vision to Victory.”These profes- Both brothers and students on cam- dressed as a “police officer”.The annual Professional Fraternity sional events provided students the pus eagerly attended the event in event involved the entire campus, Games.—Diana Gellidon opportunity to gain important hopes of gaining knowledge and chapter members and faculty. lessons in life, communication and insight into proper business attire. Evansville/Iota Sigma Congratulations to event director business etiquette. Faculty advisor In addition to the professional Our chapter has been quite busy Jamie Scott for helping proceeds Brother Frenkel lectured the public events taking place, Nu Rho’s this year! For community service, we exceed $800! —Michelle Rancic on “Qualities of a Leader”and how Community Service program, facili- took part in “Boo at the Zoo”at our Arizona State/ to be successful in the corporate tated by Wendy Lieu, gained great city zoo where we handed out Gamma Omega world. Prior to teaching at UC- momentum for the year 2003. candy to children on Halloween. We In November, our chapter had Davis, Brother Frenkel worked at Winter quarter included playing also visited a local nursing home to the honor of hosting the first tri- Bank of America for 21 years. At the Jeopardy with the Palm Gardens play bingo and paint the women’s chapter initiation to take place in culmination of his term, he rose to Senior Center, UC Davis’ annual nails for an afternoon of pampering. Arizona in the past 20 years. The the position of chief international Turkey Trot and a Halloween We had numerous professional Gamma Psi Chapter at Arizona and economist. In his compelling lec- Festival at Orchard Park. Eager chil- speakers and tours and we even the Zeta Omega Chapter at ture, Professor Frenkel stated “a dren and their families dressed up started a fundraiser by selling the Northern Arizona took part in our powerful person is one who can in their creative costumes and state of Indiana Delta Sigma Pi pins! November 15 joint initiation at The persuade others to follow, but a true attended Orchard Park on October For the holiday season, we partici- W. P. Carey School of Business. We leader is one who inspires.” 30 to enjoy the Halloween festivi- pated in “Adopt-A-Family” through were lucky enough to have Grand Professor Frenkel has been a long ties. Brothers and pledges partici- a local homeless shelter and we col- President Kathy Jahnke and time mentor to the brothers of Nu pated in this event by running lected toys and clothing for a local Western Provincial Vice President Rho and continues to inspire his games such as cake-walking, fish- family, giving their children presents Chuck Brown preside over the cere- students to reach their full poten- ing, arts, crafts and other exciting to open on Christmas.—Nicole mony. Congratulations to all the tials. Also among our motivational activities. The event was a success, Kendall and Ginger Guidry newly initiated brothers, including a record number of initiates for our Georgia/Pi chapter—38 collegians, one hon- We made history at Georgia and orary initiate and two faculty mem- became a HERO while doing it. bers.—Caren Plummer Supporting the non-profit organiza- tion Hearts Everywhere Reaching Bellarmine/Kappa Psi Out (H.E.R.O.) for Children, our We are proud to announce we chapter put on the biggest benefit held our 20th anniversary formal concert in Athens this fall in collab- celebration after this semester’s ini- oration with two other business fra- tiation on November 15—our ternities, Alpha Kappa Psi and Pi chapter was installed in 1983. Since Sigma Epsilon. Our teamwork that time, we have initiated 358 brought close to 200 people togeth- brothers, 49 of whom are currently er, raising over $2,500 for H.E.R.O., active collegiate brothers. a non-profit organization started by Our formal was held on the Star EVANSVILLE brothers always enjoy their numerous community service two recent Georgia graduates to of Louisville, which included dinner activities.They had a frightfully good time at the “Boo at the Zoo”and start- help improve the quality of life of and dancing while on a cruise of the ed a new fundraiser, selling Indiana Delta Sigma Pi pins. children affected by HIV and AIDS.

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She says,“we have been able to event. At the Halloween Bash, learn from and interact with many members and children dressed up great business leaders and that will in their favorite costumes and definitely aide us in our separate adventured through a scary maze, journeys.” Executives from Kohl’s went trick-or-treating, and watched Department Store and Hermina “It’s the Great Pumpkin Charlie Law Group entrepreneurs were Brown”. Also during Halloween among those featured in the fall, weekend, 15 brothers danced for 36 and in December, we had Howard hours straight and helped raise over alum Brian D. Nevel of Rice $400,000 at the IU Dance Marathon Financial Products. in support of Riley Children’s —Codie Elaine Brooks Hospital in Indianapolis. At Hoosiers Outrun Cancer, Alpha Pi’s Indiana/Alpha Pi 17 runners helped raise funds in Diversity—With nearly 100 support of the Bloomington members, we are a diverse group. Hospital Olcott Center for Cancer Whether it is differences in ethnici- GEORGIA brothers become “H.E.R.O.s”and help raise money for children Education and create awareness of suffering from AIDS and HIV. Pictured here is event coordinator Katie ty, religion, family backgrounds, or the services available at the Center. Googe surrounded by Full Fathom Five members. Deltasigs sold the “Be a just life experiences in general, we Our annual event, Santa Breakfast, HERO” T-shirts at the show. value the qualities that make each was a huge success as children from one of our brothers unique. Our three local organizations got to eat We worked hard all semester pro- Chair Camille Gaines had the idea directors of diversity promote events a big breakfast, open presents, and moting the show and gathering local to create a “clay session.” Brothers such as “Appreciate-A-Brother,” get pictures taken with Santa and sponsors. In return for a small dona- met at Clay Café where we painted “Appetite for Diversity,” and awards his elves. tion, company logos were placed on everything from plates and picture within the Kelley School of Professionalism—This semes- the backs of T-shirts which were frames to animals and flowers (of Business. “Appreciate-A-Brother” ter’s events included presentations sold before and during the event. course, roses). After a day that occurs at nearly every chapter meet- by top-notch companies such as The concert was held November 13 brought us closer, we each took ing and a different brother is given Macy’s West and National City at Wild Wing Café. Everyone’s hard home colorful and creative pottery. the opportunity to share an experi- Bank. We also got involved in a work paid off, and with the help of Community service took a differ- ence that makes them unique. mentorship program with the grad- sax-driven acoustic-rock band Full ent approach than in previous years. “Appetite for Diversity” allows our uate students of the Kelley School Fathom Five and That’s What She Beacon House is a neighborhood- chapter to go and learn together to learn more about life after gradu- Said, the money raised will help based organization supporting at- about other cultures and enjoy some ation. Both are great opportunities launch programs for these children risk youth and families through quality food as well! We are working to network and learn more about across the state of Georgia. We even educational, cultural, and recre- hard to promote the John Deere the business world. In addition, we had special guest appearances by ational programs. Each year, they Advancing Diversity Award within had 14 brothers attend the LEAD MTV Wade Robeson Project and receive over 300 youth and this year, the Kelley School. The award recog- School in Nashville. A great deal American Idol participants. H.E.R.O. Iota Rho took part in the initiative. nizes faculty and staff that go that was learned at this event and it was very grateful for our efforts to The committee’s co-chair, Stacey extra mile to show diversity is vital served as an opportunity to learn donate to this great cause, and we Green, says,“It has been really nice both in the business world and our how to better our chapter both fra- are proud that our community has to work with so many children and daily lives. ternally and professionally. seen the wonderful contribution we can tell that they really appreci- Service—Community Service is —Andrea Mascher made by Delta Sigma Pi. ate it. They don’t know what it a passion shared by many of our —Novi Elder and Katie Googe means to us every time we come in members and has gained us recog- Iowa/Epsilon when one of them says, ‘Hey, nition within the business school. Professionalism and service are Howard/Iota Rho Stacey!’ It is just so amazing how This semester’s highlights included both very important. However, Pottery, Sorry™, the Harlem they remember our names.” a Halloween Bash with Big fundraising also played a key role in Renaissance, and the Hermina Law Throughout the semester, we Brothers/Big Sisters, IU Dance our development as a chapter this Group. The only thing these titles played ping pong and board games Marathon, Hoosiers Outrun Cancer, semester. In addition to a car wash have in common is Delta Sigma Pi’s like Sorry™ and Chutes and and our annual Santa Breakfast and auction, our chapter successful- Iota Rho Chapter. We were busy in Ladders™.We also took the chil- ly organized a battle of the bands, the fall semester maintaining dren to Washington DC’s National which helped raise money and grades and a reputation that says, Gallery of Art for an exhibit featur- reach out to the community at the “We are a force to be reckoned ing Harlem Renaissance Painter same time. It is through our success with.” With many brothers holding Romare Bearden. Our relationship in fundraising that we have been major offices in the Howard School with Beacon House kicked off in able to devote even more of our of Business, from student council October with an arts and crafts ses- time and money towards helping president and vice president to sion with the kids and now the Vice the chapter grow through both pro- treasurer, secretary and many activi- President-Community Service and fessionalism and service. ty chairs, the chapter has been co-chairs have more plans with Professionally, our chapter has committed to excellence. them for the spring semester. These INDIANA Hoosiers proved developed through a variety of In October, the highlight of our Professional activities have a 5K is a small distance to run for a activities, including speakers, semi- social activities occurred in “Momentum to Move” this year great cause “Hoosier’s Outrun nars, our own career fair, and trips Northern Virginia. Social Activities with Kamari Simpson’s leadership. Cancer.” to PricewaterhouseCoopers, the

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cooking for the chapter, a pledge worked with or those that we were retreat at Cook Town Park, and a helping. It was decided that a Halloween party. The chapter held change in the way we did commu- four professional events in the fall nity service needed to be made. and made arrangements for an eti- As we were deciding to make quette banquet to be held in the this change, the Ronald McDonald winter quarter.—Jeremy Newton House in Chapel Hill, which pro- vides a “home away from home”for New Mexico/Gamma Iota families whose children are receiv- Our chapter hosted five profes- ing health care through area hospi- sional speakers on various topics tals, needed volunteers to help take including networking, professional care of the house and do simple dress, interviewing, and consulting. yard work. Our chapter saw this as We would like to extend our appre- an opportunity to really establish a ciation to our alumni speakers John relationship within the community Kneen, Drew Parsons, and Bill and make an impact in the lives of MARYLAND brothers, and an “honorary”Deltasig, join “America’s Walk for Moye. To help the community, our others. Working with the Ronald Diabetes”, sponsored by the American Diabetes Association. chapter collected money from vari- McDonald House has allowed our ous sources to help a family at chapter to get to know many of the Christmas and helped at a Chicago Board of Trade, the Federal people making a difference in the Halloween “Zoo Boo”put on by the Reserve Bank, and GSD&M in lives of these families, as well as Rio Grande Zoo. For fun, the chap- Chicago. Our chapter also hopes to spend some quality time with other ter organized a sports night party, grow professionally with the start of brothers on the weekends. homecoming tailgate, and a hike in our new corporate development Another way our chapter has the Jemez Mountains. The semester program, a program focused on reached out this year was with ended with the Rose Dance at the developing a closer relationship Students for Students International. Rio Grande Yacht Club. Sites are set with some of the companies in the This organization, established for a terrific spring semester. surrounding area. through UNICEF, works with stu- —Rosemary Smith Our community service events dents from around the world to have also been very exciting. We North Carolina-Chapel raise money for needy students to helped feed the homeless, aided in KANSAS brothers Juan Monzaun attend college. Through fund raising and AJ Orrick, enjoy the antics of Hill/Alpha Lambda the preparation of a meal at the efforts, our chapter will sponsor the Blue Man Group during an This past semester, one of our Ronald McDonald House, coached tuition for a student in Tanzania, October chapter trip to Chicago. major organizational changes was children’s soccer, donated massive Africa and provide four years of to establish a new philanthropy. amounts of food to various drives, educational expenses. We also made versity president and Brother Dr. Typically we organized our commu- and cleaned a stretch of highway. plans to continue with this scholar- Dan Reneau come to speak to the nity service projects with multiple Once again, however, it was our ship from year to year so it will chapter.“Having Dr. Reneau speak service organizations. We found this new event that got the chapter become an Alpha Lambda was a tremendous opportunity for left members without a strong feel- excited. This semester we organized tradition.—Katie Brunow potential pledges to see what Delta ing of attachment to the people we the first annual Charity Softball Sigma Pi is all about.” said James Tournament, the proceeds of which Brown, Vice President-Professional went to the Children’s Miracle Activities. Also during recruiting Network. Through these events we week, brothers gave professional were able to reach a large number of interviews to 15 pledges, and several people in a variety of ways. alumni of the chapter came to Our traditional fundraising, pro- explain what Delta Sigma Pi meant fessional and service activities have to them. helped tremendously throughout On November 8, Louisiana Tech this semester, but it is the new alumnus Charles Farrar was award- events that have given our chapter a ed the 2003 Lifetime Achievement heightened sense of professionalism Award for his service to Deltasig. and a new level of service. This gave our brothers an extraordi- —Kim Semsar nary opportunity to meet some of Louisiana Tech/Beta Psi the brothers who had done so much We wasted no time getting start- for the Fraternity.“Getting to have ed for the fall with officers holding an in depth conversation with two meetings during the summer to Brother Farrar and Grand President develop strategic plans, design T- Jahnke was insightful. It was inter- esting to hear about their involve- shirts and prepare for recruiting. REDLANDS brothers soak up the sun during their chapter retreat at Dana During recruiting week, brothers ment with the other chapters” said Point Beach, California. Back row (from left): District Director Ross Assis, passed out business cards, spoke president Jeremy Newton. Vince Chun, Eddie Pierce, Pacific Coast Regional Vice President Paul with over 75 business students Other activities included tailgat- Dawson, Nina Ear, Ray Rubicam, and Shyri McCalley. Front row (from about the Fraternity, and had uni- ing before games, Carla Sanford left): Linda Tsoi, Lydia Chertov, Ellen Tsang and Teddy Toyama.

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What Deltasig Means to Me—

by Michael Hayes, Miami-Ohio I’m president of the Alpha Upsilon Chapter at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio and I want to share a story with you of what it means to be a true brother. In March of 2003, I was diagnosed with stage four cancer of the small bowel and was told I did not have much time to live. Soon thereafter, I came back to Miami to say goodbye to my Fraternity...my friends...my brothers. It was the hardest thing I’ve ever had to do in my life. While trying to keep my composure, I told the group that this might be the last time they’d IOWA brothers score a hit at their first Charity Softball Tournament,the ever see me. Hugs and encouragement followed closing ritual and I proceeds of which went to the Children’s Miracle Network. Bottom row (from walked out with a sense of sadness because that was the last time I’d left): Nick Schmitt, Dave Polchopek, Nicky Schmidt, Lisa Baum-Waters, ever get to perform ritual—the last time I would get to stand up in front Patrick Weiland, Nicole Cook, Ross Merton and Tricia Rick.Top row (from of my brothers as president. left): Jason Schadt, Jacob Yanecek, Matt Cerasa, Nathan Reckman, Bradford Hepford, Dand Kurek, Ryan Huinker, Jon Sargeant,Veronica Sas, Paresh I moved to New Jersey so I could get treated in New York at Bhanderi, Randi Shroger, Chris Maesstranzi,Todd Peczkowski and Abby Kass. Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center because I was not given much of a chance of survival here in Ohio. While I was there, I was moved. Not only did my chapter have April 16th named “Mike Hayes Day” in Pittsburgh/Lambda Shepherd/Epsilon Kappa Oxford, they collected money to help me pay the bills, wrote letters of On November 6th, we boarded a We are a very small chapter but encouragement, called, emailed, sent cards and the list goes on. I’m a bus en route to New York City. The have a truly wonderful group. Our local celebrity now...everyone knows my story because of them. Not highlight of the trip was a visit to the chapter is seventeen strong and that only did I get letters and emails from Deltasigs, I got stuff from the rest New York Mercantile Exchange, the is exactly what we are, strong. There of the campus as well. That night, a concert was planned—“A Night for largest physical commodities trading is no one that is allowed to fall to Mike.” Hundreds of people filled a night club and raised money for me, forum in the world. After a fun-filled the wayside; when an EK calls you over $3,000!! Most importantly, my brothers prayed for me. They filled a morning of sightseeing, we boarded brother, they mean it. We like to church, whether or not they believed in God, and a mass was said. a subway to the area of Ground pride ourselves on the amount of Following the mass, I’m told they just spent time smiling and reminisc- Zero. Upon arrival at the Exchange, brother participation we have and ing about my life. Later that spring, they formed two teams that walked the group was lead by a veteran trad- that when a brother is not at an in Relay for Life—“Walk for Mike.” I’m crying just typing this. Who do er who began the tour with a brief activity there is true concern as to you know, other than brothers that would do this much for you? history of the Exchange itself and why. Our chapter also stays active I’ve been told stories of other chapters passing the hat at parties and described how futures trading devel- within the school, even with our collecting beverage money just to help me out—people who don’t even oped and how it is used today to buy small numbers. We sell raffle tickets know me, but people that I call brother. Chapters sent cards, called, and and sell strategic global commodi- at football games and we sell exam wrote emails. You wouldn’t think that is much, but almost a year later, ties. The tour guide then explained packs during finals. Exam packs, for I’m alive, back at school and doing great! What do I attribute this to? all of the various positions held on any chapters out there looking for a Simple...my brothers. They wouldn’t let me go. They wouldn’t let me the actual floor of the Exchange, all good fundraising project, are just give up. They wouldn’t let me die. A soldier does not fight alone and my which use a unique, face-to-face bags that we fill with scantrons, army is my brothers. So let me answer the question—what does it method of trading—called open out- blue books, snacks, sodas and other mean to be a brother? cry. However, the most exciting part little things that might help the In my opinion, to be a brother is to be a member of the finest organi- of the tour was yet to come! At about average student while they are stay- zation which produces cream of the crop individuals who care about 15 minutes before the close of the ing up late to study. We also had others. A brother is a compassionate friend, as close as a “blood rela- Exchange, the brothers were led to some great skill building profes- tive,”who looks out for your best interest when you can’t do it yourself. an observation area. We got to see sional activities this semester like a My brothers go above and beyond the call, not only with me, but with first-hand how the prices of such resume workshop and a seminar on everything they tackle in their life. To be in currently the most senior materials as gold and crude oil are how to better conduct yourself in an pledge class and have seen a younger pledge class come into Deltasig determined. Our tour of the city con- interview. In between our business and change into better people is absolutely breathtaking. Deltasig pro- tinued with a variety of different activities we still have a good time. duces the best this world has to offer. Appreciate your brothers. You activities including Broadway shows, Each semester before we bring in never know, they may save your life someday, like my chapter has saved ▲ sightseeing, shopping, and tasting new brothers, we have a mine. God bless my brothers and Delta Sigma Pi. the best delicacies. The trip culminat- pledge/brotherhood dinner—we go ed on Saturday night as the brothers out to a local restaurant and get to cheered on the Panther football team know our new members. We also news and our good ideas with the “Bowling with Deltasigs” and a from the ESPN Zone in Times have our Rose Banquet in rest of the Fraternity. “Cocktail Party.” During pledge sea- Square with a stunning victory. December where we present fun, —Nicole Landon son, we continued to plan our 25 Overall, the weekend proved to be little awards to people that have year reunion, which was a success one of the most exciting trips been voted on by the brotherhood. Truman State/Iota Nu on November 15th. Alumni gath- Lambda has ever taken, and one Regardless of the size of our roster, Fall recruitment brought us 14 ered and reminisced at a banquet we’re not soon to forget! we are a very active chapter and we new pledges. Prospective members and dance that celebrated 25 years —Samantha Morris just wanted to share some of our attended daily events, including (continued on page 16)

MARCH 2004/THE DELTASIG OF DELTA SIGMA PI 13 On Campus Deltasigs “Make A Difference”

A Joint Effort in California This year, 50 Deltasigs and guests from Cal Poly-Pomona, California- Riverside, Redlands and Inland Empire Alumni Chapter combined resources to aid underserved chil- dren. They volunteered with Santa Claus, Inc. of San Bernardino. Deltasigs were given an opportu- nity to display their capacity for hard work, creativity, and ongoing commitment to community service. Activities included painting a 100- foot section of seven-foot tall wrought iron fence, painting caution poles to look like candy canes, painting external walls, sanding and painting child-sized wooden coat hangers, sanding and painting 50 brothers and guests from CAL POLY-POMONA, CALIFORNIA-RIVERSIDE, REDLANDS and INLAND wooden toy trucks, sorting clothing, EMPIRE ALUMNI CHAPTER celebrated the holidays early this year and volunteered with Santa Claus, Inc., a sorting and packaging disposable group providing clothes and toys to underprivileged children. diapers, and processing donation applications. National Community real difference in the lives of chil- donated earlier this year, but due to Service Chair Patti La Marr, who dren and their families this year.” more pressing matters in the house also participated in the event, was Deltasigs comprised more than half they needed a simple helping hand “pleased with the enthusiastic par- of the approximately 80 volunteers in getting organized. This was a very ticipation” of the Deltasigs who participating in this event. rewarding experience and has dri- came out in force on Make A – Anthony Gulino, Redlands ven our chapter to commit ourselves Difference Day. to this shelter. In the near future, we Santa Claus, Inc. has been oper- Bryant/Xi Psi hope to be providing annual dona- ating to aid underserved children We went to the St. Francis of tions of our time, and much needed since 1952. The organization provid- Assisi shelter for women and chil- essentials like books and clothing. ed clothing and toys to the families dren in Warwick, RI. When we Make A Difference Day truly of 11,000 children during December. arrived at the shelter we organized inspired our chapter to go out in the According to Corla Coles, president the donation room for the members community and MAKE A DIFFER- of the organization, the participa- of the house. Clothing, shoes, bed ENCE! – Catherine Dunphy tion of Delta Sigma Pi “will make a linens and computers had been California-Davis/Nu Rho INDIANA brothers created a This year, California-Davis haunted maze, a festive Halloween atmosphere, and organized apple helped facilitate a walk-a-thon, bobbing and a bean bag toss for the benefiting the Meals on Wheels children of Big Brothers/Big Sisters. Foundation of Yolo County. This Children got to make their own event was held at the County Fair popcorn balls, go trick-or-treating Mall in Woodland. With nine broth- and watch “It’s a Great Pumpkin ers and one pledge in attendance, Charlie Brown.”Here Brother we helped set up tables for the Devon Everage makes friends with walk-a-thon. During the event, one of the younger participants. brothers offered assistance and encouragement to participants. that the money raised was going to Brothers also helped out by register- help fund Elderly Nutrition which ing walkers for the event and by serves over 100,000 meals per year handing out T-shirts to the regis- to 1,600 senior citizens of Yolo tered runners. After the event was County. This was a great event for over, we helped break-down the the chapter to get involved in the tables and restored the mall to its community and we were able to Brothers from CALIFORNIA-DAVIS get in shape by helping others at the original condition. We had a great create a positive impact on a new Meals on Wheels walk-a-thon in Woodland, Calif. deal of fun especially since we knew organization. – Kevin Lee

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Brothers from WAYNE STATE-MICHIGAN volunteer with the Greening of Detroit organization to help revitalize Detroit.

ROGER WILLIAMS brothers brave the cold to clean up their adopted high- way, Route 114 in Bristol, R.I. dedicates its time to helping home- less or soon-to-be homeless fami- lies get back on their feet. –Leonard even publicized in the Robert H. Maryland/Gamma Sigma M. Cable III We raised almost $2,000 for Smith School of Business and in the America’s Walk for Diabetes to rec- College Park community. Donations Wayne State- ognize Make A Difference Day. On came from family members, co- Michigan/Gamma Theta Saturday morning, October 25th, workers, local businesses, and We commemorated this impor- brothers proudly showed Deltasig teachers. tant day by volunteering with the pride as they walked around a mall There were many different rea- Greening of Detroit Organization. in Washington D.C. “It felt good to sons as to why brothers felt strongly The Greening of Detroit exists to about this particular cause.“I am improve the quality of life in Detroit raise awareness about diabetes as it INDIANA STATE brothers held a doing America’s Walk for Diabetes by guiding and inspiring the refor- affects the lives of so many people,” three week food drive, with proceeds estation of Detroit’s neighborhoods, comments Brother Jenny Lam, Vice because my mother suffers from going to the Catholic Charities in President-Community Service. this disease” said Brother Xi Xiang. Terre Haute, Ind. Here Brother Angie boulevards, and parks through tree Seeing the beautiful architecture of Even those that did not feel the Dalrymple presents the cans to a planting projects and educational the city, the colors of fall, and smiles immediate impact of diabetes chose representative of the organization. programs. on so many faces made the day that to be actively involved. Brother Josh Brothers, pledges and guests, including Greening of Detroit mem- much more memorable. Steen reflects,“Though I am not New Mexico State/ bers and neighborhood kids, plant- In preparation for the event, affected by diabetes directly, I have a Epsilon Upsilon strong desire to help those who ed about 15 white, blue and regular brothers took it upon themselves to To celebrate Make A Difference are... it is very important to reach Spruce trees in the All Saints raise at least $50 each. The Day, 20 brothers and three pledges outside of my own small world.” Neighborhood park in southwest America’s Walk for Diabetes was from New Mexico State helped run – Jenny Lam Detroit. the Autumn Fest carnival for local For Make A Difference Day, the University Hills Elementary (UHE) brothers of Gamma Theta Chapter School. The carnival, which raised wanted to participate in a project money to support educational that would really make a difference resources and extracurricular pro- for the people of the City of Detroit gramming, provided over 150 local and its revitalization and rebuilding schoolchildren a safe and fun alter- efforts the city is undergoing. native to door-to-door trick or treat- Planting of trees in the neighbor- ing. Brothers lead game booths hood was the initial step in the pro- ranging from golf and basketball, to ject sponsored by Wayne County face painting and a cakewalk, not to and All Saints Church to build a mention a haunted house. As a park in the area for children to play UHE parent and volunteer coordi- in and families to enjoy. We plan to nator pointed out, this event would- participate in the further stages of n’t have been successful without the building the park next spring and help of the NMSU Deltasigs! fall, including planting more trees – Emily Bosland As part of their Make A Difference Day activities,TEXAS A&M-CORPUS after completion of the area. The CHRISTI brothers double as wall washers for the Lindale Community Our Lady of Holy project was featured in the Southend, Center.The brothers were in charge of cleaning and partially painting walls Cross/ a Wayne State University newspa- in the senior center and landscaping the children’s center.Top row (from left): Nu Omicron Abby Brionea, Juan Montoya, Kasi Tandy, Zenitha Farrier and Melissa Five brothers helped the House per, thus promoting the Fraternity Barrera. Bottom row (from left): Michelle Hernandez,Tiffany Cooper, Angel of Ruth sponsor their Grand and student volunteer impact on the Lopez, Sara Dupree and Beth Zeller. Pumpkin Race. The House of Ruth community. – Olga Mednik

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Wayne State-Michigan/ Anniversary Banquet every spring. Gamma Theta It is truly an inspiration to meet Would you remember Delta these gentlemen who exemplify Sigma Pi fifty years after gradua- such dedication to Delta Sigma Pi tion? Would you still remain and the Gamma Theta Chapter, after involved in your chapter’s activities close to fifty years of being out of and keep in touch with your broth- college. Those collegiate brothers ers? Senior alumni members of our who have attended the luncheons chapter can say yes to both. The over the years leave with an awe and senior alumni or “Old Guys,” as the respect for the alumni as well as a chapter calls them, meet every three different perspective of the Delta months at Birmingham Athletic Sigma Pi experience as a whole. The Club to catch up on each others senior alumni of our chapter indeed lives and invite a few of the colle- exemplify what our slogan “Not for 4 giate brothers and recent graduates Years, for Life”stands for. to get an update on our chapter’s —Olga Mednik activities and well-being. These Xavier/Theta Lambda Brothers at TEXAS A&M-COLLEGE STATION participate every March in brothers graduated from Wayne Xavier does Homecoming Court “The Big Event.”During “The Big Event”, over 7,000 Aggies paint, rake State, as well as from the currently leaves, and clear fields at over 700 job sites. slightly different than most other inactive Detroit chapter during the schools. While we do nominate ’50s and ’60s. Brother William E. court members and have a huge of brotherhood at Truman State. Speaker to talk about graduate work Hazel, Jr. organizes the luncheons dance, in-between we try and help Thanks to the alumni who returned and personal statements, a winery and keeps all the members our community as well. The differ- for the event, and special thanks to tour in Michigan to learn about informed of upcoming events and ence at Xavier is that each court our speakers and Master of vineyards and wine etiquette, a opportunities. member chooses a charity to repre- Ceremonies Larry Lunsford. roundtable discussion with the CEO During the luncheons, collegiate sent and raises money and aware- Throughout the year, Iota Nu has of a sweat-shop free corporation, a brothers get the privilege to meet ness for their cause during the stayed active. We participated in financial representative from some of the brothers who started events of Homecoming week homecoming activities and contin- Northwestern Mutual who spoke the chapter on May 7, 1949 at Wayne through “The Penny Wars.” In order ued working concessions for all of on resumes and interviews, a tour of State-Michigan and thank them for to vote for a member of the court, the sporting events on campus. the South Bend chocolate factory giving us the opportunity to be students donate pennies to their Community service included events and a visit to the Central Office. As brothers of the Gamma Theta cause. Any other denomination of such as highway clean-up and a Fall we look to next semester we are Chapter. Collegiate brothers also coin or bill causes the candidates to Carnival for local community chil- excited to start planning a fashion learn about some of the traditions of lose votes! dren. Professionally, we again show/professional dress seminar, a the chapter’s early years, get advice This year the Homecoming helped with the campus Career professional weekend across the about their career goals and learn theme was “Hooray for Hollywood,” Expo and had visiting professional Midwest that includes tours and about the great times the alumni and in the spirit of this festive event, speakers. One such speaker, select- speakers, and a continuation of remember from their collegiate our chapter nominated one of our ed by the pledge class, was Nathan weekly professional tips to all broth- years. Additionally, the alumni offer brothers to represent Delta Sigma Pi Rueckert, a Truman State graduate ers in the Fraternity. Our VPPA Brian us financial support by donating for Homecoming. Brother Amy accounting student who began his Duclos has done a fabulous job! money for scholarships given out to Schroeder was selected for own successful business while in —Leslie Fobian collegiate members at the Chapter Homecoming court and we chose to college. Several brothers also support the Cincinnati Association attended LEAD School in Des for the Blind. This not-for-profit Moines and a Career Prep day in St. organization helps visually impaired Louis. Many of us took part in individuals maintain their indepen- Junior Achievement, in which we dence. During such events as a late volunteer to teach business topics to night snack,“XU Becoming,” and a elementary students. casino night, the brothers helped Among upcoming events are a Amy raise pennies as well as aware- movie night at the theater, a ness of the Cincinnati Association Christmas party, a winter formal, for the Blind. The brothers also par- and preparation for spring recruit- ticipated in the annual Homecoming ment.—Holly Fletchall parade entering a float themed, Valparaiso/Kappa Phi “There’s No Business Like Show We had a great deal of profes- Business.”Covered in glitz, gold, and sional building this semester. The fake money, it showed the famous brothers of our chapter were inter- Hollywood sign and hills along with ested in learning about many sec- our Delta Sigma Pi banner. Amy was tors of the business world, and I crowned Homecoming Queen at the think we accomplished this goal. XAVIER brothers show off their Homecoming float,“There’s No Business dance after she, and the rest of our Some of our fall ’03 events included Like Show Business.”From left: Christina Johnson, Amy Schroeder, Liz chapter, raised over $400 in ▲ bringing in a Kaplan Test Prep Durnell, Brian Freas and Joe Mancewicz. pennies!—Christina Johnson

16 MARCH 2004/THE DELTASIG OF DELTA SIGMA PI Beyond Campus

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

Congratulations to the following Silver Helmet recipients, honored for 25 years of service to Delta Sigma Pi. ● Daniel Best, Miami-Florida ● Robert Dager, Truman State ● John Henik, Indiana Northwest ● Randy Hultz, Truman State

Congratulations to the following Golden Helmet recipients, honored for 50 years of service to Delta Sigma Pi. ● William Ginder, Johns Hopkins ● Ernest White, Georgetown

These recipients received their Burell Johnson (left) and Andy Marincovich were presented their Golden award between August and Helmet Awards by Golden Council member Mark Mikelat, Arizona State, December ’03. If you received your last May.The two met while collegians at SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA. Golden or Silver Helmet after Brother Johnson recently celebrated his 55th anniversary in Deltasig, and December, look for your name to Brother Marincovich his 52nd. appear in the next issue of The Past Grand President Randy Hultz and Truman State faculty initiate DELTASIG. Dr. Robert Dager receive their Silver Helmet awards, commemo- rating 25 years of service to Delta Sigma Pi.The awards were presented during a 25th anniver- sary celebration of Iota Nu Chapter in Kirksville, Mo.

Past Grand President John Henik receives his Order of the Silver Helmet at the Chicago Alumni Chapter’s Founders’ Day celebration.

DALLAS and FT. WORTH COWTOWN alumni enjoy a Texas Rangers baseball game.Top Row: District Director Jason Roach and Shabana Aslam, Baylor. Middle Row: Executive Director Bill Schilling, Michael Vo, Oklahoma, Dallas Area Alumni Chapter President Jennifer Wilcox and Southwestern RVP Brian Powell. Bottom Row: Cameron McSpadden, Angelo State and District Director Cindy Collum.

Brothers at TRUMAN STATE celebrate their 25th anniversary. From left: Gateway Regional Vice President Cliff Reilly, South Central Provincial Vice President Dawn Klinger, Past Grand President and Silver Helmet recipient Randy Hultz, District Director Erin Winfrey and National Professional Many generations of WAYNE STATE-MICHIGAN brothers gather to remi- Development Committee Chair Brian Krippner. nisce on over 50 years of Gamma Theta history.

MARCH 2004/THE DELTASIG OF DELTA SIGMA PI 17 Deltasigs Around the World by Jackie Andolino

Brothers in Brazil? Not surprisingly, ence in business practices, but there are many Deltasigs live and work in places some notable distinctions. For example, a like Brazil, Ecuador and Romania. Brothers cultural business difference in Ecuador is Edgar Mendoza, Thilo Berndt, Bobby that business results sometimes depend Zdrenghea, Chevala Tatum, J.D. Sparks on how likeable the person is – this has to and Clifford Ang joined Deltasig at various do with the more social aspect of the colleges in the United States, but many country. returned to their homes around the world His job with the Gillette Company has after school or sought international moved him to California and Columbia, employment. Find out some more about although his permanent residence is in your globetrotting brothers! Guayaquil. Brother Mendoza still visits the U.S. about four times a year, whether for Edgar Mendoza, Ecuador work or pleasure with his family. Guayaquil native Edgar Mendoza, Brother Mendoza says the main soci- Maryland,graduated in 1988 and then etal difference between Ecuador and the headed back to Ecuador where he has United States is Ecuador is more family remained ever since. Guayaquil is Sean Mahan, Connecticut,a major in the U.S. oriented and a little more conservative. In Ecuador’s largest city and leading eco- Army stationed at the American Embassy in Cairo, his free time, Edgar goes to the beach, nomic center. Egypt enjoys the Sphinx and the Great Pyramid of social clubs and the mall. Despite the dis- Khufu (the largest in Egypt) with sister Carmel and Brother Mendoza is the country man- parents Evelyn and Jack. tance, Brother Mendoza still keeps in ager of Gillette del Ecuador, a 100% sub- touch with some of his Deltasig brothers. sidiary of the Gillette Company in the company as a world class organization.” Mendoza says that he has learned United States. Says Mendoza,“I run the Edgar says that since Gillette del more through his career experiences than company down here and am fully respon- Ecuador is a U.S. company operating out- he ever learned at school. He says, sible for keeping up the objectives of the side the States, there isn’t a drastic differ- “Working down here pays well for the fun

18 MARCH 2004/THE DELTASIG OF DELTA SIGMA PI islands, and attends many conferences and global meetings. Chevala says there are a few cultural differences between the Cayman Islands and the United States.“Compared to the U.S. we are more slow-paced, but our standard of living, one of the highest in the Caribbean, is very comparable,” she says. She has never experienced culture shock because she has been visiting the U.S. every year for the past 22 years of her life. Brother Tatum says she does miss cer- tain aspects about the States, including food and our way of life. She says,”I miss just about everything, it became my sec- ond home and I became spoiled by its attributes.” She says the Cayman Islands offer many great things to visitors.“There are so many things I would love to share with J.D. Sparks, Loyola-Chicago, hangs out with some locals in the streets of Japan. others. Tourism has been a passion of mine and is incorporated in my job. I I get and the good learning experience I take trips there are sur- would encourage anyone who has the receive. I love what I do—and what I do prised to see how much opportunity to visit the Cayman Islands. It will be a wonderful experience you will best is what I have learned in this region.” Romania has to offer. He dedicates his spare never forget.” Thilo Berndt, Germany time to computers, and Fellow Deltasigs Miren Nekane Watler and Wilfred Bignal-Ebanks, both Tampa Thilo Berndt, Connecticut, also left the will also soon be mak- graduates, also live and work in the United States after college to return to his ing more frequent trips Cayman Islands. birthplace of Heidelberg, Germany. to the United States. Brother Berndt received a job offer to Bobby Zdrenghea Brother Zdrenghea says move back to Germany after finishing his there are many things J.D. Sparks, Japan thesis and receiving a Masters in German. about the United States that are dear to Brother Sparks, Loyola-Chicago,was in According to Berndt, Germany is just him. We are sure that includes his Deltasig for quite a shocking culture change when like the United States, there is just a little brothers! he moved to Japan after college for an more culture and tradition. For fun, he exchange program. The Louisville native likes to travel – often frequenting the Chevala Tatum, Cayman chose to live in Saitama, Japan because of famous German beer gardens. Islands its close proximity to Tokyo. Although Brother Berndt feels at home When you think of the Cayman J.D. is currently an English teacher, but in Germany, he misses the shopping and Islands, you think of warm beaches, tropi- also works with Japan’s National the big malls of America. Other than that, cal drinks and relaxing vacations. For Organization of Japanese Exchange Thilo says you can get almost anything in Brother Tatum, Tampa, it’s just a place she Teachers (JETs). Germany that you would find in the calls home. Saitama has 100,000 people, but United States. Chevala grew up in the Cayman Brother Sparks only knows of about 10 Brother Berndt has been back to the Islands and lived there until she attended Americans living in the city. Of being a U.S. to visit some brothers and is thinking Tampa and received a BS in marketing minority, Sparks says,“Being one of the about moving back to the States after 30 and a minor in advertising before return- only “Western”faces in your city can be an years in Germany. If so, we know he will ing to her home. eye opener for anyone. For the most part be welcomed back by many of his fellow Brother Tatum is a marketing services we are treated like honored guests, with Deltasigs. supervisor. She maintains nature tourism children waving to you at every corner. initiatives, which she has found to be a Sometimes I feel like a movie star!” Bobby Zdrenghea, Romania niche market. Chevala’s duties include Besides the physical differences Brother Zdrenghea, South Carolina, has organization management and acting as between many Americans and Japanese, been working in Bucharest, Romania since the liaison between the district commis- Brother Sparks is most impressed by the graduating in 1977. Bobby says Romania is sioner and various organizations and cultural differences. He says,“Sometimes it filled with many natural beauties and offices. She also serves on several commit- can be too overwhelming to think about interesting people, and Americans that tees dealing with the enhancement of the them!”Within the workplace, J.D. says the

MARCH 2004/THE DELTASIG OF DELTA SIGMA PI 19 biggest difference is shown by the Japanese phrase,“The nail that sticks up will be hammered down.”This contradicts the American phrase,“The squeaky wheel gets the grease.”The Japanese phrase implies that when something can be done differently, it is a major effort to bring about change without making a large commotion. One must try to subtly change the situation, and do so without questioning the original wisdom of the higher ups. A new person in the group is not to attempt to question the “sepnai,” which means the elder. The work environment in Japan is also a lot more rigorous. Everyone stays late, and often will leave for dinner but come back for work. Even if an individual has nothing to work on, they must stay if there DeltasigsDeltasigs AroundAround thethe WorldWorld is a common project to complete. Brother Africa – 4 China – 10 Honduras – 9 Mexico – 76 Spain – 8 Sparks says when in America you may Australia – 16 Columbia – 8 Hong Kong – 26 Netherlands – 9 Sweden – 7 ask,“Hey, can I do this at home, or how Bahamas – 36 Costa Rica – 7 India – 28 Norway – 18 Switzerland – 17 Belgium – 8 Cyprus – 8 Indonesia – 21 Pakistan – 14 Taiwan – 14 about I come in early tomorrow and finish Bermuda – 9 Ecuador – 10 Israel – 5 Panama – 24 Thailand – 13 it?”This would never occur in Japan. The Bolivia – 6 El Salvador – 4 Italy – 5 Peru – 7 Turkey – 13 boss will tell you to come in on a Saturday, Brazil – 15 England – 60 Jamaica – 5 Philippines – 22 UK – 12 Canada – 141 France – 21 Japan – 38 Romania – 2 Venezuela – 9 and if the boss comes in Saturday or Cayman Islands – 4 Germany – 38 Kenya – 10 Saudi Arabia – 19 Sunday, everyone comes in. In addition, Central America – 4 Greece – 7 Malaysia – 38 Singapore – 25 the Japanese work mostly six days a week, compared to our five. Another difference involves the teamwork that exists in Japanese workplaces. J.D. says,“When ed enough by your neighborhood busi- under American rule sometime in the there is a problem, the whole team focuses nesses that they will let you pay on a mid-1990s, and most Filipinos have rela- on it.”The teamwork is reflected in daily future visit when you forget your wallet. tives living in the U.S., I don’t think there group meetings and the amount of work His return to the U.S. will reunite him is that much of a cultural difference people do simply to help the group, even if with his brothers, as well as the aspects of between the two countries. I think this is it won’t directly benefit them. There is also American culture his misses the most – the reason why I did not experience any a large amount of trust in one another. On American fast food, understanding every culture shock when I went to Washington trust, J.D. says,“people don’t have locks on conversation, and watching the Cubs win. for school.” Clifford does say that the dis- their lockers. The trust I have for my fellow It looks like Brother Sparks will take a lot parity between a first-world and a third- workers is amazing.” of memories with him when he returns to world country is very evident. As far as social culture, Brother Sparks the United States. Brother Ang says that contrary to the says he enjoys living in Japan. He likes negative stories printed in the internation- that he can ride his bike to work or take Clifford Ang, Philippines al press, the Filipinos are fun loving, hos- one of the multitude of trains. He also Brother Ang, a Manila native, returned pitable people. He says,“Nothing has takes pleasure in the many travel oppor- to the Philippines almost five years ago changed in our culture, but our image has tunities. J.D. has already visited China after graduating from Washington-St. Louis. been tarnished by the few incidents that and Thailand and toured Mount Fiji, har- Clifford teaches advanced finance and have happened over the past few years.” vested rice, walked on fire and participat- international financial management at the In Manila, Clifford relaxes by watching ed in other traditional Japanese cultural John Gokongwei School of Management movies with his fiancé and squeezing in activities. at the Ateneo de Manila University. He time for golf and basketball when he can. After living in Japan for three years, recently received his MS in finance from He is planning to return to the United Brother Sparks is planning to return to the the University of the Philippines in States next year to complete his Ph. D. U.S. in the spring of 2004. When he leaves, January 2004. When he returns, he will reunite with the he will miss many aspects from his life in Despite the drastically different loca- aspects of the U.S. he misses most, such as Japan including cheap sushi, seeing Mt. tions, Brother Ang says the Philippines “the more peaceful and orderly environ- Fuji from his window, kids feeling safe and the United States are not that differ- ment”and his old college friends. ▲ enough to walk to school, and being trust- ent. He says,“Since the Philippines were

20 MARCH 2004/THE DELTASIG OF DELTA SIGMA PI Vice President-Organizational Development Claire Roberts and Past Grand President Randy Hultz led a group of Deltasig elected and volunteer leaders in determining strategic initiatives for the next biennium. See “Fraternal Forum”in this issue for the results! OxfordNational Leaders Get on the Bus in by Kevin McLean s the 2002 National Collegian of the A Year I think it is important to report back to you my overall thoughts on the National Volunteer Leadership Retreat, held after Grand Chapter Congress, in Oxford, Ohio. Given my circumstances of being a recent graduate and sitting on the Board of Directors, I have seen a strong correlation between the dedication and enthusiasm of our volunteer leaders and the success of the national Fraternity, local chapters, and individual brothers. The good news is this retreat brought together After a long day of brainstorming, attendees enjoyed some R&R and Cincinnati’s world-famous Montgomery Inn ribs and wings catered at the Central Office.Vice President-Finance Joelle Berlat and some leaders with extensive experience Southern PVP Mitch Simmons anchor the table end. and others with little or no volunteer lead- ership experience, but all with a strong unit, as one leadership team, all with the but instead every day of the year. That desire to give back to Delta Sigma Pi. focus on bettering the Fraternity in the continuing dedication exemplifies And give back we did. The productive short and long term. In other words,“We “Deltasig is for life.”After the next Grand weekend allowed for new leaders to learn got on the bus.” Chapter Congress in Orlando, there will the ins and outs of their position, more The “giving back”to the Fraternity that be another Volunteer Leadership Retreat experienced leaders to share their past I witnessed over the weekend was incredi- in Oxford – some of the same people will experiences, and everyone to come up ble. However, the bigger picture, continu- be present, but even more exciting will be with goals, action items, and a vision that ing commitment from alumni, was even the new faces that will step up and volun- will lead our Fraternity into the next bien- more inspiring. This dedication doesn’t teer to lead Delta Sigma Pi into the future. nium and beyond. We came together as a take place over one weekend of the year, Best of all—you may be one! ▲

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Carla Gutman, Adelphi,recently Century 21 Tahoe Pines Realty in Internal Affairs in Fredericksburg,Va. Bryon Harrell, Central Florida,is received her doctor of education South Lake Tahoe, Nev. Brian Yasui, Cal State-Northridge, a consultant with Delta-21 in Oak degree in educational administra- Linda Lui, California-Riverside,is is an actuarial systems manager Ridge,Tenn. tion from Seton Hall University in an auditor/appraiser with the with WellPoint Health Networks in Jayson Gray, Central Missouri South Orange, N.J. County of Riverside Assessor in Thousand Oaks, Calif. State, is a project coordinator with Robert Henry, Akron, is a sales Riverside, Calif. Suzanne Berlant, Cal State- Service Management Group, Inc. in executive with Arch Wireless in Mary Coyne, Cal Poly-San Luis Sacramento, is a sales manager with Kansas City, Mo. Akron, Ohio. Obispo, is a systems analyst with CJ Promotions in Sacramento. William Crawford, Clemson,is Christine Keck, Albany, is a an executive with the Target QuadraMed Corporation in San Dennis Gibson, Cal State- merchandising coordinator with Corporation in North Charleston, Marcos, Calif. Sacramento, is the owner of First Allstar Marketing Group, LLC in S.C. Stephanie Azores, Cal State- Class Benefits in Oakridge, Ore. Jamison Summer, Colorado- Hawthorne, N.Y. Chico, is a program manager with Trevor Kern, Cal State- Boulder, is a retirement planner with Mohammed Shamim, Angelo Western Fairs Association in Sacramento, is a financial consultant T. Rowe Price in Colorado Springs, State, is the director of IT with Sacramento, Calif. Blockbuster, Inc. in Dallas. with A.G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. in Colo. Brian Edge, Cal State-Chico,is Sacramento. Sonia Rosalez, Arizona State, is a Cortney Bramwell, Colorado division finance manager with business management associate Crystal Masson, Cal State- State, is an office manager with Albertons in Tolleson,Ariz. with General Mills in Scottsdale, Sacramento, is a marketing projects Colorado and Montana Miss USA Robert McGuire Ariz. , Cal State- coordinator with Java City Coffee and Teen USA pageants in Belvue, Hayward, is an accountant with Matthew Burton, Auburn, is a Company in Sacramento. Colo. project consultant with Draper & Associates in Atlanta. Gary Franklin, Barry, is an MIS manager with Hyatt Regency Grand California Brother Serves Community in Many Ways Cayman in Grand Cayman, Cayman Stephen Ropfogel, Cal Poly-Pomona, received the Man of Achievement Islands. Award at the News-Press 35th Annual Achievement Awards in Glendale, Calif. Donald Pelletier, Barry, is the The News-Press is a local insert for the Los Angeles Times. Brother Ropfogel was assistant store manager of The Home Depot in Nashua, N.H. nominated by the Glendale Association for the Retarded, of which he has Mamie Dalton, Bellarmine, is an served on the board of directors for the past four years as treasurer and presi- assistant controller with Clear dent. He has also run for City Council and has been active with groups, includ- Channel Communications in ing the Glendale Chamber of Commerce, the Glendale Association for the Louisville, Ky. Retarded and the local Rotary club. Sean Henderson, Bentley, is vice president-finance with Crown He has been vital in educating the community about disability awareness and Castle USA in Tampa. creating new ideas for fund-raisers for the association. His “Summer in the City” Venkataramana Murty, Bentley, program is done in partnership with Tony Roma’s to encourage supporters of the association to have dinner is a product marketing manager and go to a movie on a Monday or Tuesday during August and September. He also was instrumental in with Samsung Electronics America implementing a jewelry-making venture by clients at the association’s Self-Aid Workshop. in Ridgefield Park, N.J. Andrew Grabon, Buffalo, is an For the past five years, Brother Ropfogel has served on the Glendale Safe Place executive committee, operations manager with Blue which provides a place for youngsters to go if they are victims of child abuse or facing other dangers. He Beacon International in Milford, helps coordinate efforts between the Glendale Sunrise Rotary Club and L.A. County Medical Alliance for the Conn. awareness program “Not Even For A Minute,” which reminds parents of the dangers of leaving youngsters Sean McLaughlin, Buffalo, is a portfolio manager/trader with SGM unattended in a vehicle. Ropfogel is also credited for saving the annual Days of Verdugo Parade. Futures, LLC in Chicago. Brother Ropfogel is also the President of Creative Promotions Unlimited, a Glendale-based promotional Michael Zanino, Buffalo, is a items distribution company. Often spending much of his free time going to trade shows, he has compiled senior solution architect at Teradata more than 600,000 promotional gadgets for a firm’s choosing. These items include anything from T-shirts and in Duluth, Ga. tote bags to wooden postcards and coffee mugs with changeable logos. Stephen compares this career to Krista Livermore, California- Berkeley, is the manager of magic, his hobby. “There is nothing really new in magic,” he said. “But if you a take a little bit of a trick here Accenture in San Francisco. and a little bit of a trick there, it looks brand new. I think it is the same with promotional products.” Andrea Fridly, California- Riverside, is a real estate agent with

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Nicholas Haralambides, Conn- States Air Force in San Angelo, ecticut, is a project manager with Texas. Aristo Development in Fairfield, Nathan Rozen, Kent State, is a A Seaworthy Deltasig N.Y. NOC engineer with IntelliNet Joshua Scofield, Connecticut, is a Corporation in Richmond Heights, Brother Don Kersten, Pittsburgh, is consultant with Acceture, LTD in Ohio. vice president and director of the Denver. Sarah “Sibby” Adams, Lamar, 1400 member naval group USS Christina Skeers, Duquesne,is is an information resources manag- Leyte CV-32 Association and Air an analyst with Duggan & Rhodes er with the Department of the State LLC in Pittsburgh. in Washington, D.C. Group. The Leyte was a decorated Chris Cannon, East Tennessee John Carbonneau, Longwood,is Essex Class Carrier during the State, is a financial advisor with UBS a project engineer with Southland Korean War and later an anti-subma- Financial Advisor in Johnson City, Industries in Sterling,Va. rine attack carrier. Texas. Holli Yandle, Louisiana- Don is also a member of the John Sanders, Evansville, is a Lafayette, is an associate attorney Pittsburgh Council, Navy League of senior associate with Brown & with The Gachassin Law Firm in Brown, LLC in Boston. Lafayette, La. She also serves as the the United States, which includes a Anntoinette Johnson, Ferris Gulf South Regional Vice President. support group for the nuclear subma- State, is an auto claim representative Howard Jackson, Louisiana Tech, rine USS Pittsburgh SSN-720. with State Farm Insurance in is the senior director of recruiting Livonia, Mich. Brother Kersten served as president and secretary of his collegiate with SunMed in Dallas. Jana Behar, Florida, is a senior chapter. He and his wife reside in the North Hills area of Pittsburgh. recruitment counselor with Clinical Cliff Simoneaux, Louisiana Tech, Solutions in Kennesaw, Ga. is a senior financial analyst with Julia Sears, Florida, is a beauty Starbucks Coffee Company in Minden, Nev. consultant with Mary Kay in Robyn Albers, Minnesota State, Scott Kropko, Ohio State, is the Plantation, Fla. Michael D’Aquila, Loyola- is a mortgage specialist with Wells owner of Buckeye Systems in Tommy Troutman, Florida State, Chicago, is a financial representative Fargo in Minneapolis. Akron, Ohio. with Northwestern Mutual is a hospital corpsman with the Carl Nicholson, Mississippi Roman Shabashevich, Ohio Financial Network in Chicago. United States Navy in Jacksonville, State,was named the 2003 State, is a consultant with Anadem N.C. Sanjay Gupta, Loyola-Chicago,is Distinguished Citizen by the Boy Publishing, Inc. in Columbus. a Bank One scholar with Bank One Ted McDonald, George Mason,is Scouts of America. Kevin Holmes, Oklahoma, is a Corporation in Chicago. the president of Loudoun Design in Ann Bremer, Missouri-St. Louis, business systems analyst with South Riding,Va. Jessica Nem, Loyola-Chicago, is a is a media buyer with Marketing Synhrgy HR Technologies in Fernando Barreto-Mercado, transfer pricing consultant with Matters in St. Louis. Houston. Georgia State, is an actuarial analyst Grant Thornton LLP in Chicago. Chelsea Swartz, Nevada, is a Aaron Mahoney, Pacific, is a with CIGNA Corp. in Hartford, Amanda Rusich, Loyola-New staff auditor with Harrah’s finance/cash manager with Banfield Conn. Orleans, is a marketing assistant Entertainment in Las Vegas. (The Pet Hospital) in Portland, Ore. Nakeeta Wills, Howard, is a with New Orleans Net, LLC in Sid Witzer, New York, is vice David Derewitz, Penn State- manager with Katz Media Group in New Orleans. president-systems administration State College, is a systems analyst New York, N.Y. Devon Prybeck, Lynchburg, is an with Citigroup in East Brunswick, with Deloitte Consulting in Shelley Hein, Illinois State, is a administrative assistant with 3 N.J. Pittsburgh. database analyst with SunTrust Brandi Fulchon, North Carolina- Dimensional Pharmaceuticals in Patrick Flynn, Penn State- Bank in Orlando. Greensboro, is a data entry specialist Cranbury, N.J. Behrend, is a senior account execu- Greg Boswell, Indiana-Northwest, with Aetna in High Point, N.C. Sarah Zito, Lynchburg, is a server tive with Federal Express in Moon is a crew leader with the Indiana Nichole Pennell, North at The Elbow Room in West Twp., Pa. American Water in Gary, Ind. Hartford, Conn. Carolina-Greensboro, is a senior Marc Miller, Indiana-Northwest, financial analyst with Volvo in Stephen Simione, Penn State- Shelly Kanneberg, Marquette,is is the owner of Blue Ridge Services, Greensboro, N.C. Behrend, is a senior accountant with manager of strategic finance at Inc. in Missouri City,Texas. David Marshall, Northeast PHI Service Company in Greenlee Textron, a Textron Wilmington, Del. Carrie Lane, Indiana-Purdue at Louisiana, is a corporate trainer with Company, in Rockford, Ill. Fort Wayne, is a sales associate with JP Morgan Chase in Monroe, La. Christine Gorklo, Rider, is a Smith Barney in Fort Wayne, Ind. George Altmeyer, Maryland,is Ben Cleaver, Northern Illinois,is claims authorizer with the Social Rizwan Ahmed, Johns Hopkins, a regional sales manager with a total client service agent with Security Administration in Jamaica, was elected to the Executive Council Parker Hannifin Corporation in MSI/Country Insurance in West Des N.Y. of The Johns Hopkins University Trenton, N.J. Moines. Stephen Jarahian, Rutgers, is a Alumni Council. Roland Chan, Maryland, is a Denise Roberts, Northern mortgage loan consultant with Bryan McMillan, Johns Hopkins, consultant with BearingPoint in Illinois, is a supervisory procurement Washington Mutual Bank, FA in was elected to the Executive Council McLean,Va. analyst with the U.S. Department of Paramus, N.J. of The Johns Hopkins University Edgar Mendoza, Maryland, is a Agriculture in Beltsville, Md. Michelle Nelson, San Diego Alumni Council. general manager with Gillette del Catherine Wright, Northern State, is a staff accountant with Dal Brian Chatman, Kent State, is a Ecuador S.A. in Ecuador, South Illinois, is a manager with USPS in Poggetto & Company LLP in Santa second lieutenant in the United America. Des Moines. Rosa, Calif.

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Salvatore Calone, San Francisco, Residential Mortgage in is a general manager at Rosewood Albuquerque, N.M. Bar and Grill in Lodi, Calif. A Salute to Brother Briggs! Melissa DelSignore, West Gheorghe Zdrenghea, South Golden Council member Amy Florida, is a customer service super- Carolina, is a CEO with Tehno Con Briggs, Minnesota State, has been visor with the People’s National Communications SA in Bucharest, serving overseas since February Bank of Niceville in Niceville, Fla. Romania. 2003, and may continue her stay Tracy Fluharty, West Liberty Gregory Clark, Southern through July. Brother Briggs recently State, is a medical assistant with Mississippi, is a sales associate with Nursing Corps, Inc. in Wintersville, re-inlisted for six more years! If you Radio Shack in Hattiesburg, Miss. W.V. wish to send a letter of encourge- Milissa Pettey, Southern Elizabeth Vetanze, West Liberty Mississippi, is the F&I manager with ment to Brother Briggs (she loves to State, is an accounting/payroll clerk Ryan Motors, Inc. in Hattiesburg, be kept up-to-date on Fraternity happenings) here is how to reach with Colalella Corporation in Miss. her: Sgt. Amy Briggs, A Company 244th En Bn, 555 Engineer Weirton, W.V. Angela Hunze, Southwest Group, APO AE 09323, or via e-mail at [email protected]. Melissa Daul, Winona State, is a Missouri State, is a financial associ- We ask you to keep Amy, and all other brothers serving in the war, help desk analyst with KI in Green ate with Thrivent Financial in in your thoughts. Bay, Wisc. Chesterfield, Mo. Matthew House, Winona State, Trisha Moses, Southwest is a national recruiter with Fortune Missouri State, is a state bank exam- Hi-Tech Marketing in Dallas. Donald Grotjan, Truman State,is Terri Stringfellow, West iner with the Missouri Division of John Mistele, Wisconsin- a staff accountant with the St. Louis Alabama, is a management assistant Finance in St. Louis. Madison, is a broker with Coldwell Regional Chamber & Growth with Enterprise Rent-A-Car in Stacey Obeidzinski, St. Cloud Banker Mulleady Realtors in Association in St. Louis. Greenville, Ala. State, is a benefit analyst in Wayzata, Manitowish Waters, Iowa. Ronald Higgins, Truman State,is Shayne Dombrowski, Western Minn. Francis Murkowski, Wisconsin- an accountant with the State of State, is a firefighter/paramedic with Tony Marcum, St. Edward’s,is Madison, is a marketing manager Missouri in Jefferson City, Mo. the Longmont Fire Department in the president of Forza with the North American After- Daniel Murphy, Truman State,is Longmont, Colo. Entertainment in Las Vegas. market Tenneco Automotive in a consultant with Accenture in St. Danielle Mutz, Western State,is May Balbin, St. Mary’s, is with Jackson, Miss. the credit office of CNL Commercial Louis. a branch manager with Primary Finance in Mission Viejo, Calif. Rebecca Strank, Truman State,is Laura Berthiaume, Syracuse,is a consultant with the Real Estate an account coordinator with J. Research Corporation in Chicago. Official Delta Sigma Pi Merchandise Brown/LMC Group in Stanford, Charles Churchill, Tulsa, is a Conn. human resources application con- Ryan Brook, Syracuse, is an ana- sultant with Lawson Software in lyst with Accenture in Hartford, Irvine, Calif. Conn. Angela Burton, Valparaiso, Michael Lombardi, Syracuse,is received her Masters in business a project manager with Wunderman administration and human in New York, N.Y. resources certification from Keller David Craig, Temple, is the Graduate School of Management in owner of Parrot Bay Interactive in June 2003. Jenkintown, Pa. Brad Pierce, Valparaiso, is a mar- Lina Willis, Temple, is the presi- keting manager with McBride dent and CEO of Naha Marketing, Kelley Baurer in Chicago. Inc. in Philadelphia. Peter Watkins, Virginia Robert Bailey, Texas-Austin,is Commonwealth, is a planning and Over 100 Deltasig Items! retired from Sears Roebuck & Co. technical assessment manager with Tee shirts ● Sweatshirts ● Rhinestones ● Shorts ● Jackets ● Caps and IBM. Hillsbourough County in Tampa. Sashes ● Ties ● Clothing ● Name Tags ● Bags ● Drinkware Wendy Kovar, Texas A&M- Clifford Ang, Washington-St. Keychains ● Patches ● Blankets ● Banners ● Mousepads ● Decals. . . College Station, is a programmer with Louis, is a lecturer in finance at the Graduation Sashes and Medallions the Texas Rehabilitation University of the Philippines in Plan now for commencement. Order for yourself or for your whole chapter. Commission in Austin. Quezon City, Philippines. Our recognition medallion makes a great award for your chapter officers. John Martinez, Texas A&M- Kevin Folkl, Washington-St. Kingsville, is a store manager with Louis, is an assistant vice president Texas Band and Orchestra in with Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, McAllen,Texas. Inc., in St. Louis. Jenny Meierotto, Texas Shawn O’Neil, Washington-St. Christian, is a manager in training Louis, is a sales specialist with ASAP with Ben E. Keith Beers in Fort Software in Buffalo Grove, Ill. Worth. Matt Milbrodt, Wayne State- Mark Barner, Truman State, is a Nebraska, is a manager with Blue program executive with Dell in www.emb4all.com Bunny University Sales and Wells’ [email protected] ● 866.EMB4ALL Round Rock,Texas. Dairy Inc. in Lemars, Iowa.

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Milestones Did you just tie the knot? Welcome a new bundle of joy? Do you know a brother who has recently passed away? If so, please inform us. Email your mergers, gains, and losses to [email protected] or mail your news to the Central Office.

Anna Elizabeth. They live in Philadelphia: Leo Kinka, Jr. Mergers Erlanger, Ky. In the November ’03 issue, it was (May 21) Amanda Darwin and Bobby incorrectly stated that Beth Losik, Marc Bowman, Nebraska-Lincoln, Rutgers: David Darling Bullis, both Baylor, on September Baker, gave birth to daughter Emily and Kristine, on April 20-Isabel. (December 6) 20.They live in Katy,Texas. Ann, November 29. Beth and Will They live in Omaha. Amy Becker, Eastern Illinois,on Mattox are the proud parents of St. Cloud State: Steve White October 18, to Jeff Corrigan, Angela Hearron, New Mexico, and Emily Ann. We regret the error, and (November 13, 2000) Georgia State.They live in Atlanta. Ryan, on December 20-David congratulate Brother Mattox, Baker, South Carolina: Ada Thomas Carter.They live in Albuquerque. and her husband. Andrew Kendall and Nicole (September 18) Oldham, both Evansville, on August Belen Owens, North Texas, and Southern Methodist: Robert Hutto Morris on April 30-Joshua Andrew. 9.They live in Evansville, Ind. Johns Hopkins: William W. Zeller (February 28, 1999) They live in Coppell,Texas. Jennifer Fata, Grand Valley State,on (November 20) Southern Mississippi: Erik Orre, San Diego State, and Meg October 4, to Joseph VanDyke. They Missouri-Columbia: Arthur Clothier Albert Schamber (October 20) on August 14-Cody Hikaru. They live in Grand Rapids, Mich. (June 20, 2002) Arizona State: Marvin Sordahl live in Redondo Beach, Calif. Kimberly Patrignani and Richard National Honorary Initiate 1965: (January 14) Kathy McMurray, Truman State, Roberson, both North Florida,on Ben Gilmer (January 9) Cal State-Fresno: Charlotte Hiatt and Jim on September 5- James June 22, 2002.They live in Denver. (January 18) Kenneth. They live in Evansville, North Texas: David Baker Joel Wicker, North Texas, on July 19, Ind. (December 5) Marquette: John Vanark to Jennifer Stine. They live in Northwestern-Evanston: (September 2, 2003) Grapevine,Texas. Stacie Fleck, Wayne State-Nebraska, and Bill on Jan 16, 2003-Alyssa Charles Thomas (November 4) Michigan: Joe Hadeed (January 18) Mary Kay Misko, St. Edward’s,on Claire.They live in Omaha. Penn State-State College: August 9, to Jesus “Toro” Martinez. Andrew Vaughan, Jr. (August 20) They live in San Antonio. Rob Jones, James Madison, and Ann on July 15, 2003-Erin Grace. They Darrell Keller, San Diego State,on live in Fairfax,Virginia. September 6, to Julie Friedman. They live in San Diego. Losses Tara Hamann and Kyle Calton, both Southwest Missouri State,on The Fraternity and its representatives November 1. They live in Kansas assume no liability for the accuracy of City, Mo. this column. The information is printed as it is reported to the Central Office LeeAnn Hoff, Truman State,on for record keeping purposes. May 10, to Chad Cure. They live in Olathe, Kan. Arizona State: Jim Dawson Geiger Trent Casto, West Virginia,on (December 2) January 3, to Emily Johnstone. They Auburn: Tom Nash (unknown) live in Hawaii. Cal State-Sacramento: Matthew House, Winona State,on Austin Gerber (unknown) July 19, to Mary Gnemi. They live in Carroll Salls (unknown) Laurie Busse Rosenblatt, Georgia College and State, Dorothy “Dottie” Busse, Past Grand President Bob Busse and grandson, Benjamin. Dallas. Chicago: Edward Winans Abbie Woelfel, Wisconsin-LaCrosse, (February 2000) DELTASIG LOSES A PROUD SUPPORTER on March 21, to James Kennedy. Clemson: Michael Paluzzi Dorothy “Dottie”Busse, wife of Past Grand President Bob Busse They live in Bellevue, Neb. (October 27) died December 1 in Roswell, Georgia. In addition to Bob, she is sur- Gains Denver: Robert Ainsworth vived by son Ronald, daughter Laurie Rosenblatt—also a Deltasig, one (September 8) grandson and triplet granddaughters. Wil and Theresa Smith, both Joseph Giambrone Houston, on November 14-Zoe DePaul: She was a tremendous supporter of the Fraternity and particularly Renee.They live in Houston. (November 10) enjoyed her involvement with the Pink Poodles. The family requests Robert Judd (October 11) Joda Gibson, Illinois-Urbana, and memorial contributions go to the Delta Sigma Pi Leadership William Pelletier Ken on August 21-Kelsey Lynn. Detroit: Foundation, via the Central Office (P.O. Box 230, Oxford, OH 45056) They live in Henderson, NV. (December 8) or Special Olympics Georgia (3772 Pleasantdale Road, Suite 195, Philip Beh Scott Dinius, Indiana-Purdue at Ft. Georgetown: Atlanta, GA 30340). Wayne, and Carla on October 15- (October 10)

MARCH 2004/THE DELTASIG OF DELTA SIGMA PI 25 educational and leadership consultants Advice from the Road Since the Deltasig staff Educational and Leadership Consultants spend the majority of their time on the road, who better to share chapter issues and concerns than our favorite hotel connoisseurs, frequent fliers,

Karaoke’s Importance I hope these suggestions will help to Delta Sigma Pi chapter officers. I look forward to traveling by Shawn Heyderhoff, Iowa State to different areas of the U.S. – hopefully I will visit your area soon. As a side-note, if As I sat at my desk, I was excited as my anyone is interested in hearing my travel email indicated I had a new message. stories, I might be talked into sharing a What could the message possibly say? few of them at your local karaoke or din- The editor of the magazine was asking me ing establishment! to write a short summary of the life of a consultant. I was at first excited then hesi- tant. Are there any stories I should share? A Visitor Do people really want to hear about me by Heather Troyer, Washington (St. Louis) being lost in North Philly or downtown You are on the executive committee of Washington DC.? Since I doubted people your chapter.You have had a great semes- wanted to know about my penchant for ter already: you have 20 new pledges, all getting out of the rough parts of cities of your events planned for the semester, unscathed, I decided to take the easy way Educational and Leadership Consultants and you just had a fundraiser that brought out and write about some of the most Heather Troyer and Shawn Heyderhoff in $700. Things are going great until you common problems I encounter on chap- get an email from Central Office. A con- ter visits. agement transition in big corporations. sultant is coming to visit your chapter in The biggest question I receive from Most corporations take years to train their chapters is how to get people motivated. new CEO’s so they are prepared to run the This, unfortunately, is also the hardest to company. As you know, Deltasigs are top answer. Motivation is tough because each notch business students so we cut that Some helpful recruiting tips: person is motivated in different ways. The training time to a 3-4 hour meeting. This ● Try to plan at least two informa- best approach to discover what motivates handoff is essential to the success of the tional sessions/meet the chap- people is to find common things that each chapter. Knowledge must be passed on to ters, one professional event, one person in the chapter enjoys and then try the next set of officers for them to be social event, and if possible one to use these things to bring chapter mem- effective in their role. I have a few sugges- community service event. bers together. Many chapters have found tions for the officers preparing for this ● this to be the best way to motivate – they meeting. Make sure you have an officer Advertise, advertise, advertise! call it “building brotherhood.”There are binder to present to the new officer. This Use flyers, a recruiting table, many different avenues to explore in binder should include an updated officer letters to business school order to accomplish this. Many successful packet, a short write-up of all planned students, etc. events that I have seen are as simple as events, and a list of CEI due dates (which ● Ask faculty for help and recom- going to dinner after chapter meetings. can be found at the back of the CEI mendations for members. Ask This is a great time to get to know your Guide). The short write-up of events is professors if a brother can talk brothers. I have also heard of brothers very important to the next set of officers. to students a couple minutes at going to sing karaoke after chapter meet- These write-ups should tell the new offi- the beginning of class. ings. What better way to get to know your cer if the event was successful, what pit- ● Get brothers involved—exten- brothers than to see them make a fool of falls to watch out for, and what specifically sive brother involvement is very themselves on stage! was responsible for the event’s success. important. Another big problem I see at many With this packet, the new officer should be chapters involves officer transition. Many able to uphold the great traditions of Delta ● Get alumni involved! Alumni chapters don’t realize how important this Sigma Pi and help to run the chapter suc- reading this—volunteer! is. I compare officer transition to the man- cessfully.

26 MARCH 2004/THE DELTASIG OF DELTA SIGMA PI three weeks. The first thought that crosses your mind is “But we didn’t do anything wrong!”Then you look at the dreaded let- You can only keep some brothers motivated for so long. ter explaining that in one day, you have to Sometimes they will start participating less and less. schedule a meeting with the Dean of the Business School, the Director of Student Some ways to deal with non-participating brothers: Activities, the Chapter Advisor, the entire executive committee, the chapter, and the ● Confront brothers who missed a meeting unexcused the day after that pledge class. meeting.The more time that passes the harder it is to get them involved. Many people have negative attitudes Ask non-participating brothers why they have not been coming to chapter towards consultants before we even show events and ask them to suggest ideas for events they would be interested in up because we represent the “authority”of attending. the National Fraternity (via the Central ● Make sure brothers understand their obligations to the chapter—including Office). However, I have actually had a paying dues and coming to events unless excused by the president (or some number of people in chapters tell me that times the vice president-chapter operations). I was nothing like the person they expect- ed...I was actually nice. Many chapters do ● As a last resort, prefer charges (the first step of the trial process) against a not realize that consultants come to help, brother who has not been attending chapter events, especially if he or she just like a consultant in the business has not paid chapter dues. world. Although business consultants tell companies what the problems are, chap- ters tell us what the problems are and we give suggestions on how to fix those problems. So what are the most common prob- lems? Many chapters ask about fundrais- ing, recruiting members, and transitioning officers. However, one of the most com- mon questions that chapters ask is how to motivate members. A lot of chapters have Even after having a successful pledge people will want to be an active part of the attendance problems and many want to class, you need to keep your members chapter. An Educational and Leadership know how they can increase attendance. motivated. Reward brothers for attending Consultant can give you ideas about creat- Unfortunately, there is no quick and easy events. Give brothers a raffle ticket for ing value for the chapter, but only the fix. You have to start at the root of the every event they attend and raffle prizes at members of the chapter can produce that problem...recruiting. If you recruit good the end of the term. Ask brothers for input value. Not until the members of the chap- people, you will have good brothers. by asking them to serve on committees. ter recognize what they have to offer and Of course, you can recruit good people, Give brothers tasks that relate to their find an effective way to share it with other but if you do not have a strong pledge strengths and interests. And most impor- business students, will the true value be program, once the pledges become broth- tant...have fun! Remember, however, to seen. ers, they will not stay active. Here are plan social events that follow risk man- Your chapter visit is finally over! The some ideas: invite pledges to all chapter agement. consultant came and talked to the execu- meetings and chapter events; tell pledges Motivating members is not going to tive committee and the chapter. You got a the chapter’s expectations of them; make happen overnight. People have to be lot of good ideas and learned some things sure big brothers are communicating with internally motivated to do things. about how your chapter could improve. their little brothers and stress brotherhood However, if the chapter can create some- Maybe having a consultant visit the chap- is for life. thing that is valuable to people, those ter was not such a bad thing after all! ▲

MARCH 2004/THE DELTASIG OF DELTA SIGMA PI 27 Brother can you spare a ...job lead? Searching for employment in a tough market

by Greg and Carol Hollen

product overseas, you feel your job is that your PC (and printer) are ready to safe, for now, but you are not sure... personalize each document to fit the spe- Or cific needs of the jobs or industry you are targeting. You are still in college, looking for a Be sure to include the following ele- summer internship or your first full- ments or sections in your resume: time job, but don’t know what’s impor- ● Introduction tant in the process or whom to contact ● Objective or purpose to make your efforts successful. ● Education Whether you’re entering the market ● Employment activities for the first time in years or looking to ● Technical and language skills land your first job out of college, you ● References can probably use a little advice. One easy way to create these sections is to utilize the P A R technique, which How Did I Get Here? encompasses the following 3 elements: The lifetime employment contract for 1. Problem or Performance you the 21st century (if there ever really was exhibited one) is gone. It was destroyed, some 2. Actions you took to make a would allege, by a blast of corporate difference internationalism, trade agreements (such 3. Results that you achieved. as NAFTA), and entire industry slumps Make sure that you connote a sense of (such as the airlines). Then there is the interest, action and excitement. One way specific post-9/11 industry weakening, to do that is to use action verbs to start which crosses many industries and geo- each bullet point or paragraph. Use quan- graphies. Lots of good folks, including titative examples that demonstrate your many of our friends, neighbors, Fraternity achievements whenever possible. brothers, and perhaps even you, find themselves in the market for a new job. Interviewing Whether you’re entering the market for The interview process begins with a the first time in years or looking to land company manager posting a job opening your first job out of college, you can prob- as a result of company growth or some- ably use a little advice. one departing from the group. That man- We’ve spent the past 25-plus years ager begins by reviewing and agreeing training managers in the recruiting upon key components of an opening, process and the role of the hiring manag- called a position description. This is often er. We believe you will be better prepared the time the manager decides to expand for the tight market if you know what the Imagine yourself in any of these current job responsibilities or perhaps hire hiring manager knows! three scenarios: up ñ in other words, increase the talent performing that position. You’re a mid level technical individ- Building a Credible Resume... The manager then develops interview- ual, out of school 12 years, your compa- The first step for any successful job ing criteria, using a formal interview ny is merged with another in your search is a knock ’em dead resume. When approach, such as Development industry... creating your resume, focus on substan- Dimension Inc. (DDI’s) Targeted Selection Or tive actions YOU have done and tailor training product, often using behavioral Your manufacturing firm begins your resume to specific companies and modeling techniques, which are described discussions regarding moving your their hiring needs. You should make sure later in this article.

28 MARCH 2004/THE DELTASIG OF DELTA SIGMA PI If a group interview approach is war- knowledge/skills appropriate for the job, Relatives ranted, the manager determines areas of and prior budget responsibilities. It is also Both close and distant, and folks they individual focus during interviews and helpful to be familiar with different terms might know divides areas for consideration. In order to and processes used by the organization Chapter alumni create a streamlined ranking process, the with which you are interviewing. To best utilize your alumni contacts, make manager develops an evaluation process To best prepare for an interview, once an effort to understand their career field or uses a standard scoring mechanism you have targeted a company or industry, prior to contacting them and involve like Liekert. Liekert scales allow respon- search for web pages to find a glossary of them in a “Career Day” each semester on dents to rank issues or ideas from least the terms and practices of the targeted campus. Be respectful of their time com- important to most important. industry. mitments. Following the first round of interviews, Specific Pointers for the manager ranks and reviews candi- Final Thoughts dates to decide which individuals move Collegiate Brothers No matter if you are actively engaged forward. Sometimes, the manager Of utmost importance if you are just in the job search process or just thinking includes preliminary reference checks. coming out of school is to visit your cam- about looking or pondering your first He or she may also decide which pus career center. It has great resource of career stop in life after college, remember applicants will receive a regret letter. valuable contacts and resource materials your chances of achieving the position you Finally, the manager extends and generally available for free. These centers, will find most rewarding increase if you: negotiates the offer, being sure to keep regardless of size, frequently offer speak- 1. Develop a lifelong commitment to other candidates in the loop in case he is ers, often alumni who have proven suc- your own skill development; network unable to land his first or second choices cessful in their career path. in your field, and like other things in following negotiating. Many fraternity brothers have received an initial interview or a second look life (fitness, nutrition, etc.), don’t put Behavior Modeling because of persistence in contacting those yourself last! presenters following their visits to cam- 2. Work your contacts and networks, The concept that past performance is a remembering that church networks are valid predictor of future job performance pus. Don’t ignore this excellent, FREE resource! As you put together your good sources of contacts, as are is called behavior modeling. Integral to Deltasigs you’ve met around the the interview process are these key ele- resume, remember to equate the consult- ing, budgetary and recruiting initiatives country. If you’re currently employed, ments: make sure to volunteer to help others 1. Use specific ìcriticalî job requirements you have been involved in at your chapter as important elements of training you’ve in their job search. If you’re as position dimensions for which to unemployed, make sure to attend interview. received in your quest for a business employment opportunity. networking gatherings and assist 2. Organize these selection elements into others! a comprehensive system to be used Networking 3. Don’t get discouraged! Be open to with all potential candidates. opportunity and new experiences. 3. Apply consistent, effective interviewing At a loss for how to network? Think you aren’t enough of a schmoozer to 4. Get your friends and former co-work- skills and techniques to all ers to share their job lead newsletters. interviewees. make it work? Not true. Check out these potential networking sources and drop These may tell you who’s hiring! 4. To minimize individual bias, and 5. Subscribe to technical and industry- provide greater perspectives, involve them a note or give them a call. Chances are, they would be happy to help. specific newsletters that provide job several interviewers, if possible, in leads, even when you’re employed! Acquaintances organized questioning of prospective Don’t forget to visit the Career Center of Class, intramurals, organizations includ- candidates. our web site (www.dspnet.org, click ing Deltasig, work colleagues, church 5. Supplement interview information with “Careers”) to see what job opportunities observations from behavioral simula- Friends have been posted by brothers across the tions, if available and appropriate. School, high school, elsewhere country. ▲ During a meeting, interviewers are Professionals putting their questions, and your Doctor, dentist, optometrist, attorney, Former Phi Kappa Tau National President reactions and responses, into a variety accountant Greg Hollen and Carol Hollen have spent the of key areas used to determine things Supervisors past 25 years in the Human Resources field, about you taken from the interview. in senior corporate roles within a variety of Current and past jobs Examples of these key areas might industries. Both currently work for DBM, a include examples of your communication Faculty provider of strategic human resource solu- skills, personal/motivational dimensions, Connect with those they know, including tions. Adapted, with permission, from The your decision-making processes, specific past students in your field of interest Laurel of Phi Kappa Tau,Spring 2003 edition.

MARCH 2004/THE DELTASIG OF DELTA SIGMA PI 29 Leadership Foundation

Leadership Foundation Giving Options

We need your help! Most tracked through your own BEQUESTS/WILLS brothers do not know that payroll statement. Join the Living Legacy the Foundation can handle Society and ensure a any type of contribution VIRTUAL GIVING Foundation and Fraternity from cash to planned giving. Brothers can now con- legacy of future generations We hope you will help tribute through our web site learning and leading the spread the word that alter- at www.dspnet.org—click on global economy. Making a native giving is a good busi- Leadership Foundation. provision in your will or trust ness move. is a simple process and can STOCK AND CASH PROPERTY GIFTS be executed at the time of the creation of your will or as We can process any cash, Gifts of stock and proper- an addition to an existing check, or money order pre- ty are another gift option and organizations match document. You also can des- sented. All donations of at that can positively impact charitable giving by their ignate the Foundation as least $100 receive a receipt your financial and estate employees. The Foundation your primary or secondary for your tax purposes. planning. The Foundation is available to work with you life insurance or retirement can assist you and your advi- to coordinate matching gift plan beneficiary. The MASTERCARD/VISA/ sors with this win-win requests. All matching gifts Foundation is available to DISCOVER/DEBIT opportunity. are credited to your individ- CARD ual record. All matching gift provide suggested document Annual, bi-annual and MATCHING GIFTS organizations are provided language and to answer any quarterly payments can be Double your money! receipts for tax purposes and questions regarding this giv- ▲ coordinated through the Thousands of corporations matching gift requirements. ing option. Foundation. This paperless method for giving is an excellent way to budget your contributions over an entire year. “We give to the Leadership Foundation because of all Delta Sigma Pi has given to ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER AND PAYROLL DEDUCTIONS us over the years. We can work with your It is our human resource/payroll department to set up an responsibility as Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) from your paycheck. brothers to insure For amounts less than a lunch, movie or dinner, progress of the members can participate in supporting the work of the Fraternity.” Foundation. A $5 contribu- —Katie, Eastern tion over 26 bi-weekly pay periods ($130) establishes Illinois, and Greg, you securely in the first giv- Southwest Missouri ing level. A $25 contribution State, Koch each bi-weekly pay period over a year is $650! Best of all, the process is paperless, and your gift is automatically

30 MARCH 2004/THE DELTASIG OF DELTA SIGMA PI Leadership Foundation

Learn More About the 2007 Centennial Society. . . The Leadership Foundation’s Newest Giving Program

As announced in the last nition levels, but not towards My spouse and I are both during the measurement issue of The DELTASIG,Delta 2007 Society membership. brothers. Can we both be period to become a Society Sigma Pi has developed the All other gifts are considered members of the Society? member. 2007 Centennial Society. unrestricted and will count Yes. However, unlike our Continue your support of Membership in the Society is towards all giving recogni- other recognition programs, tradition and join the 2007 ▲ limited to those individuals tion levels, including Society each brother must contribute Centennial Society! reaching $2007 in unrestrict- membership. $2007 in unrestricted gifts ed gifts between July 1, 2003 and June 30, 2008. The What impact does the Centennial Society funds Society have on all the other raised will be used to support current giving recognition and secure future education- levels (annual and cumula- al, leadership and scholar- tive) of the Foundation? ship opportunities for our The annual and cumula- Brotherhood. tive giving levels used by the Special recognition of Foundation will continue. Society members will occur The 2007 Centennial Society at all national and provincial is a special limited-time pro- Fraternity events, including gram developed as part of the 2005 Grand Chapter the overall Centennial cele- Congress in Orlando and the bration. We encourage all 2007 Centennial Grand brothers to continue (and Chapter Congress in New increase where possible) Orleans. Additional recogni- their annual giving to sup- tion will be provided in The port our Fraternity. DELTASIG magazine. A final list of all Society members Can chapters be members of will be on permanent display the Society? at the Central Office. Yes, any collegiate or Checked out the alumni chapter providing an Marketplace Lately? Frequently unrestricted gift of $2007 If not, visit www.dspnet.org (Quick Link Marketplace ) and see Asked Questions during the measurement period (7/1/03–6/30/08) will what you ve been missing! What is the difference be granted membership in OFFICIAL JEWELRY between restricted and the Society. The gifts must Congress ladders and pins (Including Orlando 05 pin) unrestricted gifts? come from the chapter. pearl and ruby badges The Foundation currently Individual members’ checks pledge pins administers special endowed will count towards their own funds for chapter-specific potential membership and MEMORABILIA Rose of Deltasig cassette recording and songsheet scholarships, general schol- not the chapter’s. arships, etc. Individual gifts Line-sketch print of Central Office Laser nametags: purple & white-8 per page made specifically to one of Will matching gifts from these established funds is someone’s employer count RECRUITING MATERIALS considered a restricted gift. towards the individual’s Posters (15 to choose from) Such gifts, while certainly membership in the Society? Brochures (3 styles) appreciated, will count Yes, as long as the match- . . . and Certificates of Appreciation, Fraternity letterhead, towards other giving recog- ing gift is also unrestricted. graduation cords, forms, manual and guides and much more!

MARCH 2004/THE DELTASIG OF DELTA SIGMA PI 31 Brotherhood Network

Alumni chapters must charter or re-franchise by June 30 of Looking to become involved with an alumni chapter? Please contact the following each year for full benefits and reduced cost. Franchised alumni chapters are entitled to certain benefits, including a vote on brothers for information on the alumni chapter in your area! their Provincial Council and the Grand Chapter Congress. The list includes alumni chap- RIVERSIDE Georgia Chapters may still franchise late from July 1–August 31 for ters franchised for the 2003- Anjane Rodgers ATLANTA select benefits by paying an increased fee. For more informa- 2004 year as of January 6, 2004. 909-779-0206 Kimberly Carter [email protected] 770-319-6064 tion on franchising requirements, please visit the “Alumni” Alabama SACRAMENTO VALLEY [email protected] section of our Web site at www.dspnet.org. BIRMINGHAM Stephanie Azores Alumni Chapters Hawaii No alumni chapter or contact in your city? You can Yauney B. Copeland Sikes 530-680-1933 Lisa Nekoba start a new alumni chapter! For information, contact Kate 205-621-0869 [email protected] 808-936-5107 [email protected] Flick at [email protected] or call (513) 523-1907 x244. SAN DIEGO [email protected] GREATER WEST ALABAMA Frank Anzures Van White 619-871-6144 Illinois 205-652-7517 [email protected] CHICAGO Kansas Ohio [email protected] James Connellan KANSAS CITY AKRON-CANTON Colorado 708-352-7226 Amy Gallentine Alan Brunton Arizona DENVER [email protected] 816-806-9792 330-274-2232 PHOENIX-THUNDERBIRD Dale Hopkins [email protected] [email protected] Kimberly Blumert 303-333-1850 Indiana Louisiana CINCINNATI 480-390-4845 Connecticut INDIANAPOLIS Jennifer Cole ACADIANA-LAFAYETTE Russ Iddings [email protected] Lesley Ross 317-254-1132 Jason Guilbeau 513-520-3018 203-988-9833 California [email protected] 337-962-4687 [email protected] INLAND EMPIRE [email protected] [email protected] CLEVELAND Patti LaMarr Florida NORTHEAST INDIANA BATON ROUGE-RED STICK Michael Losneck 626-794-2366 CENTRAL FLORIDA Michelle Mahoney Veronica De La Garza 440-552-9927 [email protected] Sarah Anne Ellerkamp 260-426-0402 225-768-8084 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] LOS ANGELES [email protected] TOLEDO Rochelle Siegrist JACKSONVILLE NORTHWEST INDIANA Sean Clark 626-303-1273 Tracey Schebera John Henik Maryland 419-841-7857 [email protected] 904-363-1767 847-823-9835 BALTIMORE [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Bryan McMillan ORANGE COUNTY 443-691-2581 Oklahoma Richard Boner TAMPA Kentucky [email protected] OKLAHOMA CITY 562-493-4674 William Andree Jerry Hotwagner LOUISVILLE Massachusetts [email protected] 727-712-0124 Jennifer McGill 405-376-6098 [email protected] BOSTON [email protected] PIER 9-LONG BEACH 502-905-2914 Deborah Lang Andy Wilson WEST PALM BEACH [email protected] 617-787-1482 TULSA-GREEN COUNTRY 310-567-4231 Eddie Stephens [email protected] Jennifer Gress [email protected] 561-689-1888 918-744-9326 [email protected] Michigan [email protected] DETROIT Pennsylvania Troy Vandenbosch PHILADELPHIA This list includes brothers that are seeking to begin alumni chapters in various areas. 734-779-8029 Want to be a founding member of an alumni chapter—or just join some brothers for a good Philip Almquist troy.vandenbosch@morganstan- 610-580-6342 time? Contact the following brothers for more information on local activities! ley.com [email protected] ALBUQUERQUE-ZIA, NM Angela Cook 505-890-3215 [email protected] Minnesota PITTSBURGH TWIN CITIES ALCATRAZ, CA Joseph Riego 707-645-9227 [email protected] Andreas Beck Stacey Obeidzinski 412-680-7584 ANCHORAGE, AK Jeff Erwin 907-261-5981 [email protected] 612-860-3497 [email protected] ANTELOPE VALLEY, CA Erica Verderico 661-255-9035 [email protected] [email protected] Texas ASHEVILLE, NC Alfred White 828-277-4013 [email protected] Missouri DALLAS AREA AUSTIN,TX Ben Templeton 512-442-0715 [email protected] KANSAS CITY Jennifer Wilcox BOWLING GREEN, KY Mandy Hanson 270-358-0492 [email protected] Amy Gallentine 972-712-5635 816-806-9792 [email protected] CHARLESTON, WV John Akerman 843-763-1102 [email protected] [email protected] COLUMBIA, SC Buck Fulmer 803-791-5566 [email protected] FORT WORTH COWTOWN ST. LOUIS DECATUR, IL Christopher Aubrey 217-234-2385 [email protected] Chris Cadwell Daniel Watkins 817-657-3635 DES MOINES, IA Ben Cleaver 515-988-6721 [email protected] 636-305-7973 [email protected] Alumni Contacts DETROIT, MI Troy VandenBosch 734-779-8029 [email protected] New Jersey SPACE CITY HOUSTON DUBUQUE, IA Tom Jaeger 563-543-1982 [email protected] GARDEN STATE Leah Hamilton GERMANY Tamisha Nelson (706) 790-3676 x2647 [email protected] Jason Yourman 281-320-2886 GRAND RAPIDS, MI Akisha Jones 313-580-6368 [email protected] 732-679-1180 [email protected] HATTIESBURG, MS Gina Hull 601-818-5333 [email protected] [email protected] Virginia JAPANJ.D. Sparks 049-284-8333 [email protected] Nebraska CENTRAL VIRGINIA Matthew Meyer KNOXVILLE,TN Tom Groot 865-567-7379 [email protected] LINCOLN/GREATER NEBRASKA Daniel Davis 804-364-9155 LAS VEGAS, NV Chelsea Swartz 702-360-9304 [email protected] 402-328-9647 [email protected] CUERNAVACA/ CUATLA Jose Eduardo Bredee Crouse 52-777-3112149 [email protected] [email protected] Washington D.C MIAMI VALLEY, OH Ken Profrock 937-448-2949 [email protected] New York NATIONAL CAPITAL AREA OAHU, HI Nichole Banquil 808-348-1450 [email protected] NEW YORK CITY Shawn Patton PENSACOLA, FL Jeff Knight 850-384-4309 [email protected] Heath Marell 571-203-0668 [email protected] PHILIPPINES Louie Basilio 632-939-0362 [email protected] 212-841-6483 West Virginia PIEDMONT, NC Nick McGalliard 336-758-3654 [email protected] [email protected] SHEPHERDSTOWN PORTLAND, ME Patrick Cotter 207-767-6500 [email protected] Nevada Richard Keplinger PORTLAND, OR Regina Shapiro 503-554-0160 [email protected] SIERRA NEVADA 717-337-9878 Shanda Stanton [email protected] PROVIDENCE, RI Janelle Tillema 401-864-7498 [email protected] 775-323-9017 RALEIGH/DURHAM, NC Heather Faulk 919-493-6259 [email protected] [email protected] Wisconsin SAN ANGELO, TX Leann Holbert Criswell 915-947-1354 [email protected] MILWAUKEE North Carolina Christopher McArdle SAVANNAH, GA Robert Bendetti 678-354-3771 CHARLOTTE 262-814-1814 SEATTLE, WA Shamone Stephenson 253-858-5712 [email protected] Donna Zachman [email protected] SOUTH FLORIDA, FL Curtis Bernstein 561-784-0255 [email protected] 704-821-0511 [email protected] TUCSON/OLD PUEBLO, AZ Charles Farrow 520-881-5097 [email protected]

32 MARCH 2004/THE DELTASIG OF DELTA SIGMA PI Brotherhood Network Active Collegiate Chapter Roll

ALABAMA MISSOURI Philadelphia Alabama Central Missouri State Pittsburgh Auburn Missouri-Columbia St. Joseph’s Troy State Missouri-Kansas City Temple West Alabama Missouri-St. Louis Rockhurst RHODE ISLAND ARIZONA Southwest Missouri State Bryant Arizona Truman State Roger Williams Arizona State Washington Northern Arizona SOUTH CAROLINA NEBRASKA Clemson CALIFORNIA Nebraska-Lincoln South Carolina California-Berkeley Nebraska-Omaha California-Davis Wayne State SOUTH DAKOTA California-Los Angeles South Dakota California-Riverside NEVADA Cal Poly-San Luis Obispo Nevada-Reno TENNESSEE Cal Poly-Pomona Christian Brothers South Florida KANSAS Cal State-Chico NEW JERSEY East Tennessee State Tampa Kansas Cal State-Fresno Tennessee West Florida New Jersey Cal State-Fullerton Rider KENTUCKY Cal State-Long Beach St. Peter’s TEXAS GEORGIA Bellarmine Cal State-Northridge Angelo State Georgia Western Kentucky Cal State-Sacramento Baylor Georgia College & State NEW MEXICO Loyola-Marymount New Mexico Houston Georgia Southern LOUISIANA Pacific New Mexico State North Texas Georgia State Louisiana State Redlands St. Edward’s Kennesaw State Louisiana Tech San Diego NEW YORK St. Mary’s Mercer Louisiana at Lafayette San Diego State Albany Southern Methodist Savannah State Loyola-New Orleans San Francisco Binghamton Texas-Arlington Nicholls State San Francisco State Buffalo Texas-Austin HAWAII Our Lady of Holy Cross San Jose State Texas-El Paso Hawaii-Hilo Siena Santa Clara Syracuse Texas A & M-College Station MARYLAND Southern California Texas A & M-Corpus Christi ILLINOIS Johns Hopkins NORTH CAROLINA Texas A & M-Kingsville DePaul Maryland COLORADO Texas Christian Eastern Illinois North Carolina-Chapel Hill Colorado-Boulder North Carolina-Greensboro Texas Tech Illinois at Urbana- MASSACHUSETTS Colorado-Colorado Springs Wingate Champaign Bentley Colorado State VIRGINIA Illinois State Massachusetts-Boston Northern Colorado George Mason Lewis OHIO Western State Akron James Madison Loyola-Chicago MICHIGAN Bowling Green State Longwood Northern Illinois Ferris State CONNECTICUT Cincinnati Lynchburg Western Illinois Grand Valley State Connecticut Dayton Virginia Commonwealth Michigan Kent State Virginia Tech INDIANA Michigan State DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA Miami Ball State Saginaw Valley State George Washington Ohio WEST VIRGINIA Evansville Wayne State Georgetown Ohio State Marshall Indiana Western Michigan Howard Shepherd Indiana-Purdue at Ft. Wayne Xavier West Virginia Indiana-Purdue at MINNESOTA FLORIDA OKLAHOMA Indianapolis Minnesota Barry Oklahoma WISCONSIN Indiana State Minnesota State Central Florida Oklahoma State Marquette Purdue St. Cloud State Florida Wisconsin-La Crosse Valparaiso St.Thomas Florida Atlantic PENNSYLVANIA Wisconsin-Milwaukee Florida International Winona State IOWA Duquesne Florida Southern Pennsylvania Drake MISSISSIPPI Florida State Penn State- Behrend College Iowa Southern Mississippi Miami Penn State-State College North Florida Iowa State

MARCH 2004/THE DELTASIG OF DELTA SIGMA PI 33 A Salute to Deltasig Alumni! National Alumni Day—April 25

“So that the accomplishments and achievements of our alumni brothers may be more effectively recognized, there shall be set aside a day to be known as Alumni Day which shall fall on April 25.”

Do you recognize any of the brothers in these pictures? Can 5. Currently, how many active collegiate chapters exist? you tell us the story connected with these photos? If so, let us 6. Who makes up Delta Sigma Pi’s Board of Directors? know and you’ll be entered into a raffle for a Pearl and Ruby 7. What is the official abbreviation of Delta Sigma Pi? Badge. Contact [email protected] with details. 8. Who was Delta Sigma Pi’s first Executive Director? How Well Do You Know Your Fraternity? Who currently holds the office? 9. In what city was the first Grand Chapter Congress held and In honor of Alumni Day, take this refresher quiz and test your in what year? level of Deltasig knowledge! 10. What were some of the other college cities in the running 1. Who was recently initiated as Delta Sigma Pi’s 200,000th to house the Central Office?

member? (hint: Visit the Water Cooler!)

2. Who are the Fraternity’s four founders? Wisconsin. Madison, and Ilinois; Evanston, Indiana;

current Executive Director. 9. New York, 1914 10. Ann Arbor, Michigan; Bloomington, Michigan; Arbor, Ann 10. 1914 York, New 9. Director. Executive current

ork, served as the first Executive Director in 1914. Bill Schilling, Nebraska-Lincoln, is the is Nebraska-Lincoln, Schilling, Bill 1914. in Director Executive first the as served ork,

3. What are Delta Sigma Pi’s official colors? Y

4. What year did the Central Office move from 222 West New Cox, Henry 8. written), commonly is as Sig Delta (NOT Deltasig 7. Director. Executive President-Finance, 5 Provincial Vice Presidents, 2 National Collegians of the Year and the and Year the of Collegians National 2 Presidents, Vice Provincial 5 President-Finance, Adams Street in Chicago to its current location at 330 Vice Development, President-Organizational Vice President, Grand Past President, Grand 6.

South Campus Avenue in Oxford, Ohio? 181 5. 1956 4. purple. royal and gold Old 3. Jacobs. Valentine Harold and Tienken Albert Answers: 1. Ben Larson of Indiana. 2. Alexander Frank Makay, Alfred Moysello, Henry Moysello, Alfred Makay, Frank Alexander 2. Indiana. of Larson Ben 1.

34 MARCH 2004/THE DELTASIG OF DELTA SIGMA PI MARCH 2004/THE DELTASIG OF DELTA SIGMA PI 35 www.dspnet.org

Exciting Changes!

www.dspnet.org highlights new areas and functionality of the Fraternity web site.

A New Look for www.dspnet.org! After months of design talks, the new www.dspnet.org went live in December. With the exception of some additional “Quick Links,”the navigation of the site remains virtually the same. Color and visual layout were the main focus of the redesign, as well as home page enhancements. What do you think of our new look! program and past winners. This area Please email your comments to also allows chapters and individuals to ([email protected]). Make sure and [email protected] submit nominations and/or applications check out the Frequently Asked online for all individual awards given by Questions document contained in this Check out the New the Fraternity as part of its awards pro- section which, in addition to other top- Awards & Recognition gram. Additionally, it provides ranking, ics, lists which awards are applied for Section! voting, and final selection functionality online. The new Awards & Recognition sec- to all individuals involved in the selec- A BIG THANKS to Scholastic tion,“Awards/Recognition” Quick Link, tion processes. Development & Awards Committee will take you to your new source for all Questions regarding awards may be member Duckie Webb, for creating this information and activities related to directed to Dale Clark ([email protected], link, and Missy Ekern for providing her Fraternity awards and recognitions. It x232) or Scholastic Development & assistance with testing the site and provides information about the awards Awards Committee Chair, Missy Ekern answering questions. ▲

36 MARCH 2004/THE DELTASIG OF DELTA SIGMA PI Water Cooler

Staff Welcomes Renee Maus! Renee Maus joined the Central Office staff January 7 as a part-time Administrative Assistant-Chapter Services. Her previous Calendar of Events: work experience includes a variety of office jobs in the Cincinnati area. Renee lives in 2004 Hamilton, and has been a stay-at-home April 25 mom for the last year, with a 3-year-old National Alumni Day child. She was raised in Oxford where her August 6–8 parents still have a small farm with National Volunteer Leadership Retreat – Christmas trees and a saw mill. She graduat- St. Louis (Sheraton Westport Chalet) ed from Talawanda H.S., in Oxford, and attended Miami-Ohio’s Hamilton campus. October 16 Minneapolis LEAD School – Minneapolis Marriott City Center October 23 Riverside LEAD School – Riverside Marriott BREAKING NEWS! Make A Difference Day Congratulations to 2004 Career Achievement recipient Joe Mayne, St. Cloud October 30 State, and 2004 Lifetime Achievement recipient Richard “Nick”Steinkrauss, Tampa LEAD School – Doubletree Hotel Tampa Suffolk. Check out www.dspnet.org for more details! Westshore Airport Fraternity Reaches 200,000 Milestone! Buffalo LEAD School – Buffalo/Niagara Marriott November 7 Congratulations to Ben Larson, Indiana, Deltasig’s 200,000th initiate! Get to Founders’Day know a little about this Hoosier, and proud Deltasig... November 13 Hometown: Omaha New Orleans LEAD School – Interests: Sports – including golf, basketball, base- Radisson Hotel New Orleans ball, football, cross country, and soccer 2005 A Hoosier – Why not a Husker? “I’ve played soc- cer since the age of five and was offered a soccer April 25 scholarship to Indiana-Purdue at Indianapolis. I National Alumni Day transferred to Indiana after deciding that soccer February 4-6 shouldn’t be as big as a priority as it had been in the Northeastern LEAD Provincial past—I decided to stick with the Kelley School of Conference – Washington D.C. Business.” February 18-20 Thoughts about Delta Sigma Pi: “I joined Deltasig North Central LEAD Provincial to meet new people and join a respectable organiza- Conference – Lisle, IL (Chicago suburb) tion. I really enjoy the fact that I am surrounded by so many driven, intelli- Southern LEAD Provincial Conference– gent people who make a difference through community service events. The Birmingham professional and social activities are also very worthwhile. Now that I am in February 25-27 Delta Sigma Pi, I have a better understanding of what brotherhood is all South Central LEAD Provincial Conference – about. There is always someone there for you whether it’s for a ride or just Kansas City someone to hang out and talk with. I am glad to be a brother.” Western LEAD Provincial Conference – Some Interesting Facts: Reno ● Brother Larson was voted pledge class clown. ● Ben is a huge Husker football fan. In Ben’s words,“the original Go Big Red.” August 10-14 ● His older brother, Ryan, is currently serving in Iraq. 45th Grand Chapter ● Ben’s family loves to golf and takes frequent trips to California and Congress – Renaissance Arizona to golf together. Orlando Resort at Sea World ● Deltasig provided Ben with some special gifts recognizing this special milestone, including merchandise from Embroidery 4 All and a LEAD room and registration.

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MARCH 2004/THE DELTASIG OF DELTA SIGMA PI 37 st business programs, with over ress time (February 21). Florida International, in Miami, is one of the newest universities, offering its first classes in 1972. It is also one of the large 3,500 undergraduates in the College of Business Administration.This group was planning to be installed as Xi Omega Chapter at p Delta Sigma Pi Continues to But we need your help to keep a good thing growing . . .

Delta Sigma Pi is always interested in all about – specifically how Delta Sigma Pi starting new chapters at colleges and uni- operates. versities whose business school or depart- Programs, policies, and people are con- ment is large enough to support and sus- stantly changing. To assist with developing tain a successful chapter. There are a new colony (the reference before approximately 800 campuses in the U.S. becoming a chapter), it is necessary that on our list for potential expansion. More you are updated and aware of the current specifically, those schools have been iden- requirements for a chapter charter as stat- tified as having business or economics ed in Section Q of our National Policies programs with over 400 students in the and Procedures Manual—available for Bachelor degree programs (grad students viewing on www.dspnet.org (click on are also eligible) and may be able to meet Publications/Manuals). Note that reacti- all Delta Sigma Pi membership and oper- vating a chapter that previously closed ational requirements. The Fraternity requires the same steps and procedures as already operates 181 collegiate chapters a new development. and nine colonies seeking a charter, mak- The first step with the college or uni- ing it among the largest of all Greek letter versity is to obtain their approval for us to organizations. distribute information to determine stu- Alumni members, as well as existing dent interest. Having Deltasigs on cam- collegiate and faculty members, can help. pus, or in nearby communities, conveys ST. LOUIS colony members get in the holiday spir- Having a Deltasig on campus, or in nearby that our membership can support a local it and celebrate winning the university’s toy drive, campus communities, is extremely valu- effort in addition to support services collecting toys for the Cardinal Glennon hospital. Pictured (from left): Matt Hudson, District Director able in recruiting charter members and offered from the national level. Once the Louis Maull, Jennifer Keith (buried under toys) and encouraging them as they plan activities business school administration concurs Stephanie Morris and learn what a professional fraternity is with our effort, we are able to plan recruit-

38 MARCH 2004/THE DELTASIG OF DELTA SIGMA PI Radford University, in the mountains of southwestern Virginia, is home to this colony which has completed its chartering requirem plans to petition for a late-March installation. ents and

ing strategies and proceed with an interest Priority Wish List for Development: Boston College – Chestnut Hill, MA* group. Southern Connecticut State – WESTERN US: If you are interested in helping start a New Haven, CT Oregon – Eugene, OR chapter at a school in your area, you may Central Connecticut State – Oregon State – Corvallis, OR contact Dale Clark, Director of Chapter New Britain, CT Arizona State West – Phoenix, AZ and Expansion Services, at the Central Delaware – Newark, DE Cal State-San Bernardino – San Office at 513-523-1907 (x232) or at Goldey-Beacom College – Wilmington, DE Bernardino, CA [email protected]. Towson State – Towson, MD The following lists include our current EAST CENTRAL US: New Hampshire – Durham, NH efforts and a priority wish list based on Kentucky – Lexington, KY* Montclair State College – Montclair, NJ recent inquiries, locations, or enrollments Northern Kentucky – Highland Heights, KY Villanova – Villanova, PA that meet our requirements. North Carolina State – Raleigh, NC* MIDWEST /PLAINS: East Carolina State – Greenville, NC* Kansas State – Manhatten, KS Current colony efforts, interest groups, Appalachian State – Boone, NC or university approvals obtained: Northwest Missouri State – Maryville, MO Old Dominion – Norfolk,VA Bellevue – Bellevue, NE Florida International – Miami, FL Virginia – Charlottesville,VA* Radford – Radford,VA SOUTH CENTRAL US: SOUTHEAST US: Wright State – Dayton, OH Tulane – New Orleans, LA* Middle Tennessee State – Murfreesboro,TN Ohio Dominican –Columbus, OH Southeastern Louisiana – Hammond, LA* Valdosta State – Valdosta, GA Northwestern-Evanston – Evanston, IL* McNeese State – Lake Charles, LA* College of Charleston – Charleston, SC California-San Diego – La Jolla, CA Sam Houston State – Huntsville,TX* Mississippi State – Starkville, MS* St. Louis – St. Louis, MO* Texas-San Antonio – San Antonio,TX Cornell – Ithaca, NY NORTHEAST US: GREAT LAKES AREA: Denver – Denver, CO* Ithaca College – Ithaca, NY* Toledo – Toledo, OH Cal State-Hayward – Hayward, CA* Oswego State – Oswego, NY Central Michigan – Mt. Pleasant, MI Francis Marion – Florence, SC New York – New York, NY* Eastern Michigan – Ypsilanti,MI* Massachusetts-Amherst – Amherst, MA Pace – New York, NY Minnesota – Duluth, MN Wisconsin-Whitewater – Whitewater, WI* Babson College – Babson Park, MA* Wisconsin-Oshkosh – Oshkosh, WI. An * indicates a chapter has previously existed at this school, but is now no longer active.

MARCH 2004/THE DELTASIG OF DELTA SIGMA PI 39 Lifelong Opportunities Because growth and friendship are important to us all throughout our lives, the Delta Sigma Pi experience doesn’t end with college graduation. To stay involved and connected with Deltasig. . . ● Wear your badge or other Deltasig jewelry ● Attend a Founders’ Day or Alumni Day celebration ● Display your framed membership certificate ● Share your time and talents with collegiate brothers ● Reminisce with someone from your chapter ● Assist with the recruitment of new members ● Read The DELTASIG magazine ● Contribute resources to ensure opportunities for future ● Keep up-to-date with the Fraternity web site: www.dspnet.org Deltasig leaders. Make tax deductible donations to the ● Share with a special brother how he or she made a difference Delta Sigma Pi Leadership Foundation. in your life ● Organize a chapter reunion ● Participate in Make A Difference Day, or our National blood ● Attend LEAD Schools, Provincial Conferences and/or Grand drive, with your local collegiate or alumni chapter Chapter Congress ● Send an encouraging message to your collegiate chapter ● Join an alumni chapter (or start one if there isn’t a local ● Buy some Fraternity apparel or merchandise chapter) at www.emb4all.com or www.dspnet.org In Delta Sigma Pi, the possibilities are limitless. . . Have questions or want more information about alumni involvement and the opportunities of lifelong membership? Visit our web site at www.dspnet.org or contact [email protected] or 513-523-1907 x244.

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