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

WhoWho is is Brother Brother Kelly Kelly Rabin? Rabin? An Inside Look at Jeopardy! Answer: The Shortest 30 Seconds of My Life by Kelly Rabin, Drake

Question: How long is Final Jeopardy? one step closer to fulfilling my childhood 400 people a year get “the call.” In the In case you were wondering, I don’t nor- dream of being on the show. At the audi- middle of December, I was sitting at my mally go through life phrasing things in desk at work when an unfamiliar num- the form of a question. But I recently had ber showed up on my cell phone. I didn’t an experience where I got a lot of prac- Thousands of people are answer it but the caller left a message tice doing just that. Like two out of three invited to the in-person which I immediately played back and contestants in every match, I can now say learned a contestant coordinator from that I identify with the Weird Al song,”I auditions, but only Jeopardy! wanted to ask me some ques- lost on Jeopardy!” about 400 people a year tions about my application. I immediate- My Jeopardy! journey began in ly called back and answered all her ques- January 2008 when I took the online test, get “the call.” tions (no, I don’t know anyone who along with thousands of hopeful contes- works for Sony Pictures…yes, I would tants. I actually thought I didn’t do very tion, we were asked to take another 50- love to come to L.A. in January to be on well on the test and didn’t expect any- question test, play a mock game, and talk Jeopardy!) I then ran around the office thing to come of it. Much to my surprise, a little bit about ourselves. Jeopardy! telling everyone the good news! a few weeks later I received an email looks for contestants who not only know I had a little over a month to prepare inviting me to a Portland audition at the the material, but have personality and for the show. I set aside my CFA (char- end of March. Portland is only a 2.5 hour energy that will show well on TV. tered financial analyst) exam study mate- drive from my home in the Seattle sub- Thousands of people are invited to rials and kicked Jeopardy! studying into urbs, so of course I went, bringing me the in-person auditions, but only about high gear. You might wonder how you

2 JULY 2009/THE DELTASIG OF DELTA SIGMA PI can study for something with so broad a knew the answer to, such as “The Yankee “Contestants, you have 30 seconds to focus. The good news is, while the uni- Clipper,” Joe DiMaggio. I had the sense respond.”The Jeopardy! “Think”music verse of information that Jeopardy! can that I was playing well, but the game started playing. My mind was drawing a ask about is always growing, they also goes so fast that it is important to just blank. The time was flying by. The only have many old favorites, such as enjoy playing it and focus on one ques- American author I could think of from Shakespeare and U.S. presidents. I read tion at a time. I went on a nice run at the the early ’30s was F. Scott Fitzgerald. I Shakespeare for Dummies and Don’t Know end of the Jeopardy! round. Afterwards, wrote down “Fitzgerald” and then added Much About History, along with the when I looked up at the scores, I discov- “F. Scott” in case there was any doubt newspaper and People magazine. After ered I had $8,200, while the other players whom I was referring to. I was not at all all, I’d hate for Brangelina to be my combined for $5,600…resulting in a big confident in my response since I thought downfall! I also TiVoed the show and smile on my face! 1932 was towards the end of Fitzgerald’s played along at home. At the Portland Double Jeopardy! was not quite as career. audition, I received a Jeopardy! kind. The categories were strange and Since I was in first place going into the retractable pen that is similar in shape to nothing really jumped out at me as being final round, my response was revealed the buzzer (signaling device in “game my area of expertise. I still managed to last. The first contestant’s response was show speak”), which was perfect for this add $6,400 to my total, and especially revealed.“Who is Hemingway?” “That’s purpose. I’d practice ringing in and correct.” My heart sank, but I kept smil- responding in the form of a question, ing. The second contestant also respond- while keeping track of my scores and My husband claims the ed correctly. Finally it was my turn. which categories proved difficult so I audience was pulling for Fitzgerald was incorrect, and I ended up could focus my studying. in third place. My husband claims the Finally, it was time to head to SoCal me and gasped when my audience was pulling for me and gasped to record the show and my taping day of response was revealed. when my response was revealed. January 20 arrived. I ate my room service Just like that, my Jeopardy! experience oatmeal, donned my suit and pearls, and was over. I sat in the audience to watch headed downstairs to catch the shuttle to enjoyed responding that Jay Leno played the third game of the day, and then it was the studio. I found a cluster of nervous- “Kitty” on South Park and Kelsey lunch break and time for me to leave the looking people. “Are you here for Grammer is Sideshow Bob on The set. Third place contestants receive $1,000 Jeopardy!?” I asked. “Yes.” Silence. Simpsons. I finished Double Jeopardy! pre-tax (almost enough to cover travel Apparently this was not going to be a still leading by $2,500 despite a last- expenses) along with some lovely parting great morning for small talk. minute run by one of my opponents. gifts, including a frame to hold the pic- We arrived at the studio and the However, the outcome of a game usually ture they took of me with Alex Trebek. I morning went by in a flurry of paper- comes down to one question—Final was definitely sad when it was all over. work, makeup, and practice with the Jeopardy! Not just because I didn’t win, but because buzzer. Finally, it was time for the first After the conclusion of the Double being on the show was so much fun and match. Names are randomly selected Jeopardy! round, the Final Jeopardy! cate- I wished I could do it again. One clause and you don’t know when or who you gory was revealed: American Novelists. in the Jeopardy! contestant contract says will be playing against until right before Not my favorite category. At all. that contestants can never be on the the game. My name was not called for Nonetheless, it was time to make our show again as long as Alex Trebek is host. the first game (whew!), so I settled into wagers. Conventional wisdom says that I am so lucky though, as I did get to real- my chair in the audience and enjoyed the first place player should bet to cover ize my dream of being on the show, with watching the match. When they called the second place player, assuming the great memories to go with it. the names for the second match, it was second place player bets it all and After the show aired, the most fre- my turn. A quick pit stop and makeup responds correctly. This meant I had to quent comment I heard from friends and touch-up, and it was time to play. bet $9,601 of my $14,600. If I got the family was how poised and confident I When I was preparing for Jeopardy! at question wrong, I would likely finish in appeared. They said I didn’t seem nervous home, one tip I picked up is to only ring third place. All that was in my mind was I at all. I attribute some of that poise to the in if you are confident you know the needed to make sure to calculate my leadership experience I gained as a answer. Contestants are penalized with wager correctly. Since I am an actuary, I Deltasig. I bet you never thought that negative scores if they respond incorrect- would never live an arithmetic error participating in all those chapter meetings ly, and this can quickly take a player into down! could help you get on a game show! L the red and out of contention. I am Finally, everyone had locked in their proud to say that during the first two wagers and it was time to reveal the clue: rounds of play I responded with 20 cor- “What is moral is what you feel good NOTE: While the actual video of Kelly’s rect answers, and no incorrect ones. I after and what is immoral is what you game is not available online, a complete answered questions I didn’t even know I feel bad after,” he wrote in 1932. transcript can be found on j-archive.com.

JULY 2009/THE DELTASIG OF DELTA SIGMA PI 3 THE CONTENTS DELTASIGThe Journal of Delta Sigma Pi—America’s Foremost Business Fraternity July 2009 Vol. 98 No. 3

Editor Bill Schilling Associate Executive Director/Executive Vice President of Leadership Foundation Shanda Gray Central Office Assistant Director of Communications renovations have Stacy Donahoe kicked into high gear! Communications Coordinator See full coverage Elizabeth Runyon beginning on page 37 Art Director of this issue. Jody Toth Contributors: Burton Bridges Brad Karsh Tom Calloway Ashley Korn Barrett Carter Tracey Florio Moss Mark Chiacchiari Kelly Rabin Dale Clark Paul Shrater David Dempsey Mitch Simmons Vicki Frantz

An Inside Look at Jeopardy! – 2 Member of: Drake brother Kelly Rabin gives an insider’s view on her year-long journey to AACSB International–The Association to becoming a Jeopardy! contestant. Advance Collegiate Schools of Business, Fraternity Communications Association (FCA), Professional Fraternity Association (PFA), Deltasig Descends on D.C.! – 6 Professional Fraternity Executives Association Grand Chapter Congress is August 12–16 in Washington D.C. With plenty of (PFEA) educational and social activities planned, this is one event not to miss! THE DELTASIG of Delta Sigma Pi is published by the International Fraternity of Delta Sigma Pi. ©Copyright 2009 by The International Fraternity Congratulations 2009 Collegians of the Year! – 8 of Delta Sigma Pi, Inc. Produced by Maury Boyd National COYs Vicki Frantz (’07) and Burton Bridges (’09) share thoughts on the & Associates, Indianapolis. Fraternity, and their role.This year’s provincial, regional and chapter COYs are honored. The DELTASIG of Delta Sigma Pi is distributed to all collegiate chapters, life members, national honorary initiates, faculty and honorary initiates Welcome Back Adelphi! – 33 for five years following initiation, national Originally installed March 27, 1982, Kappa Rho celebrated its reactivation March 28. officers, Golden Council members, current 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 DEPARTMENTS, etc. organization headquarters. Fraternal Forum... 5 The magazine is available online at 2009 LEAD Provincials... 12 www.dspnet.org/site/alumni/deltasig.asp. Business-Related Honorary Organizations... 14 Send address changes, articles, letters and pictures to: Jumpstart Your Job Search in a Tough Economy... 16 Communications Coordinator Press Releases... 17 Delta Sigma Pi 330 South Campus Avenue Brotherhood Network... 19 Oxford, OH 45056 Pennsylvania Brother Revolutionizes Online Travel Product Industry... 20 (513) 523-1907 FAX: (513) 523-7292 email: [email protected] Beyond Campus... 22 Visit us online at: www.dspnet.org On Campus... 25 Deltasigs Make a Difference... 28 Recession: Spinning Straw into Gold... 30 Leadership Foundation... 32 Stay Connected with the Fraternity—It’s Now Easier than Ever!... 34 On the Cover: Jeopardy! contestant Kelly Rabin, Drake, Water Cooler... 36 with host Alex Trebeck. See story on page 2. Cental Office Renovation Update... 37 Photo courtesy of Jeopardy! Productions, Inc.

4 JULY 2009/THE DELTASIG OF DELTA SIGMA PI Fraternal Forum Opportunities Taken, Challenges Met and a Bright Future Ahead

When I sat down to encapsulate my replace it. The Risk Delta Sigma Pi the four years of service to you as Grand Management Policy has vibrant leader of the pro- President, I was flooded with memories been updated and fessional fraternity of the opportunities we had, the chal- strengthened to better world. I encourage our lenges we faced, and the successes we protect us all. future leaders to seek have achieved: But we still have out the best of these opportunities and chal- LThe opportunities of tapping into the ideas and to be accessi- lenges that need to be enthusiasm of our brothers to make ble so that our members turned into our next suc- Deltasig even better. can share their ideas to cess stories. We have task build a stronger brother- L Challenges such as Hurricane forces that are studying hood. Katrina, that forced us from one of ways to better-educate our I am pleased with the our most loved locations of celebra- members on the use of successes of the last four tion; a challenge that many of our Ritual, and to find new years. I hope that you brothers still face everyday as they ways to help struggling are satisfied with the work to recover what they lost in and Mitch Simmons chapters re-organize, Grand President work we have done on after that terrible storm. rather than closing them. your behalf. While there L Successes like the energy unleashed We can all look forward to a bright is always work to be done, Delta Sigma during the recognition of our and prosperous future because of the Pi is strong and will overcome the chal- centennial just two years ago. many contributions made, not just by lenges the future brings. I look forward We have achieved much in the last the Board of Directors and Leadership to the successes of the future. Thank you four years. Our Central Office is under- Foundation Trustees, but many brothers, for giving me the opportunity to serve going a dramatic renovation that will both collegiate and alumni, who care you! L extend the use of this building far into enough to make Delta Sigma Pi a better Fraternally, the future. The Chapter Efficiency Index professional fraternity. At every (CEI) is coming to an end, and a new Fraternity gathering I attend, I am Chapter Management Program (CMP) approached by brothers who have ideas that will help collegiate members better that will further the aims and ideals of Mitchell B. Simmons manage their chapters is coming to our Fraternity. This is what has made Grand President 2005–2009

LEFT to RIGHT: Mitch enters Congress in 2005 as Grand President. Mitch presents a Golden Helmet to Mike Mescon at a Centennial celebration in Atlanta. Brother Mescon, a 2001 Career Achievement Recipient, gave the keynote address. Mitch presents Jim Prescott, Loyola-Chicago, with the 2006 Lifetime Achievement Award.

“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.

JULY 2009/THE DELTASIG OF DELTA SIGMA PI 5 Deltasig Descends on D.C.!

Join us August 12–16! Beacon, Registration Beacon, Don’t miss your chance to visit with Merchandise Sales Licensing form, brothers from across the country—and Proposal/ Legislation form, Tuxedo and experience all the business and educa- Flower order forms and the tional sessions, two dances, Golden Delegate/Alternate form. There is also Knights Initiation, the initiation of a listing of several D.C./surrounding Linda Gooden (our National area web sites that may be helpful in Honorary Initiate), a private outing to your planning. the Smithsonian Air and Space Museum, the Saturday night The Crystal Gateway banquet (where Past Grand Marriott President Randy Hultz, the 2009 The Crystal Gateway Marriott is Lifetime Achievement honoree, will the official Grand Chapter Congress be recognized)…and much more. hotel. Across the river from Washington Registration is now $350 (for mend registering ahead of time. The D.C., Crystal Gateway Marriott offers an Fraternity and colony members). Visit registration form can be found online – ideal location for leisure vacations, busi- the Congress page of www.dspnet.org for you may register for Congress online, by ness trips and weekend getaways. With pricing information for spouses, guests, fax (513-523-7292), phone (513-523- a towering presence in Crystal City, this district directors and faculty. 1907), or mail (330 S. Campus Avenue, Per day registration is also Oxford, OH 45056). available (except to dele- gates and alternates)—see Congress Preparation the web site for more Don’t forget, there are several tools details, and pricing infor- available to assist you in your mation. On-site registration Congress planning—all can be is also $350—however, found on the Congress page of we strongly recom- the Deltasig web site. These items include: hotel informa- South Central PVP Jeff tion, banquet seating form, Gallentine gets ready for Grand agenda/program of events, reg- The Crystal Gateway Marriott, official hotel of the 2009 Chapter Congress by practicing istration policies, Nominations Grand Chapter Congress. his best Uncle Sam impression.

Grand President Mitch Simmons (pictured here with several Past Grand Presidents at the ’07 Congress) will join their ranks when a new Grand President is elected in Washington D.C. From left: Bill Tatum, Mike Mallonee, John Henik, Bill Kinsella, Randy Hultz, Norm Kromberg, Kathy Jahnke, Simmons.

6 JULY 2009/THE DELTASIG OF DELTA SIGMA PI Join Us in Honoring Past Grand President Randy Hultz—Deltasig’s 2009 Lifetime Achievement Honoree

As part of Saturday night’s banquet, Past Grand President Randy Hultz will be honored as the 2009 Lifetime Achievement Honoree. He’ll join the ranks of many presti- gious brothers, including our The Golden Knights ceremony, taking place Wednesday first recipient, William Leonard night at 10:30 p.m. (during the Grand President’s Reception and Dance), is another Congress favorite. (1990), and our most recent There is no additional charge to registrants for participat- honoree Mark Roberts (2007). ing in this ceremony and each attendee will receive a Brother Hultz has served commemorative pin. This ceremony will be held only one the Fraternity in numerous time and if you miss the ceremony at Washington D.C., you must wait until the Louisville Congress in 2011 for another capacities since his 1978 initia- opportunity to be inducted. All Congress attendees tion into the Iota Nu Chapter (brothers, pledges, colony members and other guests) are at Truman State. His most welcome to participate. Pictured here are Grand President notable role was his service as Mitch Simmons and Past Grand President Kathy Jahnke at “Back in the day”….in 1993 at the Anaheim Grand the pirate-themed ceremony in Orlando. Grand President from 1993–97. Chapter Congress, newly elected Grand President Randy He has also served as Hultz (left) is congratulated by Past Grand President Bill Chairman of the Leadership Kinsella. newly renovated hotel offers exceptional Foundation. Brother Hultz has accommodations, luxurious amenities become well-known for leading the “History of Ritual” session at numerous and impeccable service. This Crystal City LEADs and Grand Chapter Congresses. For our Centennial preparation, Randy hotel is surrounded by Arlington’s best co-chaired the Centennial Steering Committee and graciously supported the cele- shopping and dining at the Crystal City bration through becoming a Centennial Founder of the 10K Club, as well as a shops and The Fashion Centre at 2007 Centennial Society member. In 2003, Brother Hultz was honored with the Pentagon City. The Crystal City Metro Silver Helmet, recognizing his 25 years of service to the Fraternity. stop can be accessed from the lobby of Professionally, Randy serves as director of employee performance strategies Crystal Gateway Marriott, allowing with SilkRoad Technologies in Springfield, Mo. L guests to reach the best museums, mon- uments and attractions of Washington D.C. and the surrounding area. This comfortable and inviting Arlington hotel is also conveniently located near Reagan National Airport—a free shuttle is pro- vided to and from Reagan Airport only.

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The Saturday night banquet is always one of the highlights of Grand Chapter Congress. This year, Past Grand President Randy Hultz will be honored with the 2009 Lifetime Achievement Award.

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Regional Honorees Honoring the 2009 Collegians Atlantic Coast– Christopher Sands, Florida State Bay Area– Dan Lewis, of the Year! San Francisco Capital– Betsy Smith, George ach year, a collegiate member from every chapter who demonstrates what it truly Washington Emeans to be a Deltasig, is chosen as their chapter’s collegian of the year (COY). Central– Nicole Lemert, The following criteria, in order of importance, are taken into consideration in the Indiana-Purdue at Indianapolis selection of chapter candidates, the regional and provincial winners, and finally the Central Gulf– Brent Dove, selection of the National Collegian of the Year: Fraternity involvement; attendance at West Florida inter-chapter Fraternity events including but not limited to Grand Chapter Congress, Desert Mountain– LEAD Schools and Provincials, regional initiations, chapter activations, etc.; essay Elizabeth Tanori, Arizona East Central– Bill Beaufait, outlining goals if selected as National Collegian of the Year; degree of Leadership Miami-Ohio exhibited in Delta Sigma Pi; university/community involvement and leadership; Eastern– Andrew Goon, scholastic aptitude/GPA; additional essays required by the application and letters of New York recommendation. Other criteria considered include, in no particular order: ability to Gateway– Teresa Teodori, Washington-St. Louis represent the Fraternity on the National Board of Directors, leadership ability, depend- Great Lakes– Aaron ability, responsibility, honesty, integrity, and sincerity, moral character, personality and Weiman, Western Illinois professional attitude. Great Plains– Korey Regional winners are selected by a committee appointed by the Regional Vice DeBerg, Drake Gulf South– Makinzy President. One provincial winner is selected by each Provincial Scholastic Yeates, McNeese State Development and Awards Committee.The National Scholastic Development and Gulf Western– Corey Awards Committee selects the national winner from among them. Walter, Texas A&M-College Regional Collegian of the Year winners received: a pearl and ruby badge and a Station Huron– Raina Williamson, $400 award from the Delta Sigma Pi Leadership Foundation made possible by the Wayne State-Michigan Clyde Kitchens/Thoben Elrod and Mr. and Mrs. Sidney A. Sparks Scholarship Funds. Mid-Atlantic– Megan Provincial winners, in addition to their regional awards and recognitions, will receive Moore, Virginia Tech an additional $500 scholarship (if they enroll in graduate studies within five years after Mid-South– Burton Bridges, Christian Brothers being selected).The national winner also serves as a voting member of Delta Sigma Midwestern– Carlie Pi’s Board of Directors for a two-year term and becomes eligible for a $5,000 scholar- Phillips, Central Missouri ship from the Leadership Foundation’s Sparks Scholarship Fund. L New England– Rachel Katz, Boston Niagara– Jessica Prue, Cornell Congratulations 2009 Provincial COYs! North Central– Kelsey NATIONAL COLLEGIAN OF THE YEAR Wilhelm, Winona State Burton Bridges, Christian Brothers–SOUTHERN PROVINCE Northwestern– Joseph Speer, Washington State Pacific Coast– Christopher Ha, Cal Poly-Pomona Rocky Mountain– Jena Pass, Colorado-Boulder Sierra Nevada– Cassidy Smith, Cal State-Chico South Atlantic– Jessica Holder, Tampa Carlie Phillips Kelsey Wilhelm Renee Staul Stuysonnie Lam South Pacific– Stuysonnie Central Missouri Winona State Penn State-Erie California-Los Angeles Lam, California-Los Angeles SOUTH CENTRAL PROVINCE NORTH CENTRAL PROVINCE NORTHEASTERN PROVINCE WESTERN PROVINCE

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Southeastern– George Delaware– Andrea Logsdon Gilchrist, Georgia Denver– Jennifer Ng Learn to Seize Every Opportunity Southwestern– Navid Drake– Korey DeBerg What transformations we have experi- Ladha, North Texas Duquesne– Shawn Lupi enced this year! As a country, we are grap- Steel Valley– Renee Staul, Evansville– Allison Cook pling with high unemployment, a recession, Penn State-Erie Florida International– and war. On the whole, our mindsets have Andrea Lee spun 180 degrees in the past 12 months, Chapter Honorees Florida State– Christopher from living in times of security to times of Albion– Jeremy Levine Sands uncertainty. Despite these drastic changes, Arizona– Elizabeth Tanori Francis Marion– Shardae there is one staple that remains a source of Nelson Arizona State– Jessica comfort for us all, and that is the brother- Tusanne Blank Frostburg State– Kayla hood we share in Delta Sigma Pi. By taking the time to utilize Bellarmine– Loren Moody Peters the resources and network we all share by being a brother of this Bentley– John Warwick George Washington– Betsy international Fraternity, we can learn and grow. Boston– Rachel Katz Smith In my Epsilon Psi chapter (Christian Brothers–University of Bowling Green State– Georgia– George Gilchrist Memphis), our 30-some members represent eight different coun- Jessica Noble Georgia College & State– tries, seven languages, and five religions. While being diverse in Bryant– Andrew Nosack Amber Mouton itself is a positive attribute, it is how you utilize this trait that Buffalo– Emma Donnelly Georgia Southern– Rebecca makes it special. I have tried to seize the opportunity to personally California-Davis– Brian Gell Cheng Houston– Brisa Morales connect with my fellow brothers, and have discovered the most California-Irvine– John Howard– Krystal Oriadha interesting nuances about people. Whether your conversations Lough Illinois-Urbana– Amar involve political debates, or determining if Elvis or the Beatles California-Los Angeles– Gandhi shaped rock and roll, socializing enhances your knowledge. Stuysonnie Lam Illinois State– Vanessa Through my experience in Deltasig and my collegiate years, I California-Riverside– Contreras have learned that seizing every opportunity available will define Dante Sanchez Jr. Indiana-Purdue at you as a more interesting person. Opportunities can range from California-San Diego– Indianapolis– Nicole listening and conversing with others in a coffee shop, traveling to Lemert Charles Po-Chia Chen another country, or applying for that grandiose internship you Indiana State– Ryan Wagner Cal Poly-Pomona– think is out of your league. Try to invest your maximum in all you Iowa State– Amanda Christopher Kevin Ha do—do not just take 125 credit hours, take 145; do not just join a Mickelson Cal Poly-San Luis Obispo– society, serve as its leader; do not just live on campus, study Kyle Brockman Johns Hopkins– Nora Taylor abroad. I know it can be extremely worrisome to take risks with- Cal State-Chico– Cassidy Kansas– Christy Vongphakdy out the encouragement of others. Personally, I have surrounded Smith Kent State– Dustin Fowkes myself with mentors and close brothers who offer constructive Cal State-East Bay– Garrett Kennesaw State– Brandon Lew Nunley criticism and urge me to keep pushing the envelope in all of my Cal State-Fresno– Mary Lewis– Ryan Wolbing ambitions. Kolesnikova Louisiana Tech– Denise With this, I am ecstatic to serve as your 2009 National Cal State-Fullerton– Everett Collegian of the Year! I cannot wait to begin my term serving in Michael Tanabe Longwood– Ashley this national capacity as a resource and representative for all col- Central Florida– Katrina Hilbreath legiate brothers. I look forward to meeting, getting to know, and Persaud Louisiana State– Griffin reconnecting with as many brothers as I possibly can. Central Missouri– Carlie Smith Additionally, I am eager to widen my scope of the Fraternity and Phillips Loyola-Chicago– Katherine assist in maintaining Deltasig’s success through these challeng- Christian Brothers– Burton Buchholz ing economic times. Through it all, I am proud to be a part of this Bridges Loyola-Marymount– wonderful organization where every member has a special con- Cincinnati– Austin Francis Samantha Voorhees nection to one another. Colorado-Boulder– Jena Massachusetts-Amherst– I look forward to seeing you in our nation’s capital at Grand Pass Kathryn Stanton Chapter Congress this August! L Colorado-Colorado McNeese State– Makinzy Springs– Terrie Wolski Yeates Fraternally, Colorado State– Monica Miami-Ohio– Bill Beaufait Delahant Mercer– Kimberly Rogers Burton Bridges, Christian Brothers Cornell– Jessica Prue (continued on page 10) 2009 National Collegian of the Year

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Michigan– Gabriela Cobb Cherish the Spirit of the Fraternity Michigan State– Michael Schefman The moment has come for me to reflect back on the time I have spent Midwestern State– Thomas serving as the 2007 National Collegian of the Year. The first thing I want Deasy III to do is thank each and every one of you.You have all made this experi- Minnesota– Anna ence truly memorable. I have learned so much about brotherhood, this Kamperschroer Fraternity, and myself throughout this two-year journey. Minnesota State– Brian It seems like it was just yesterday when I received a call from Grand Leonhardi President Mitch Simmons congratulating me on being selected to be Missouri-Columbia– Scott Rowland the National COY. I literally did not believe it was true. It was not until Missouri State– Brett he passed the phone to Vice President-Organizational Development Gaines Mark Chiacchiari, that I was convinced I won this prestigious honor. I am so proud to have Nebraska-Omaha– Kevin had the opportunity to serve on the Board of Directors. I feel that as a group we made good Bradley decisions that will put this Fraternity in a great position for the next 100 years. Nevada-Reno– Christopher Serving as National COY has been a whirlwind adventure that I am grateful for each and Tompkins every day. As Robert Brault once said,“Enjoy the little things in life, for one day you may look New Mexico– Joshua John Everett back and realize they were the big things.”As I look back at the past two years, I am realizing New Mexico State– it was all the “little things”that happened that made this experience so special. Between the Lorraine Tangonan bonding with brothers from all over the country, the late night chats, the fun adventures, and New York– Andrew Goon of course all the advice received and things learned—each moment has enriched my life. North Carolina-Chapel During my years in Delta Sigma Pi, I have learned a great deal, such as: writing resumes, Hill– Jessica Dower interviewing, networking, and business etiquette, but I would have to say the most important North Texas– Navid Ladha thing I have learned is about true brotherhood. This is one of the few organizations I’ve seen Northern Colorado– Katie where you may have just met a brother, but they will go out on a limb to help you. I’ve seen Young so many examples of this spirit from across the country. This ranges from brothers calling just Ohio Dominican– Dustin Crew to chat when someone is having a tough time, to helping brothers find jobs during this diffi- Oklahoma– Jennifer Bryant cult economy, to someone actually giving a brother the clothes off of their back so they did Oklahoma State– Katie not have to present in jeans when the airline lost their luggage. The members of Delta Sigma Nicholas Pi understand that brotherhood is not only to be a service to the Fraternity, but also to be a Penn State-Erie– Renee service to each other. If I could leave you with one piece of advice, it would be to cherish the Staul spirit of brotherhood in this Fraternity. I believe there truly is no organization as special as Penn State-State College– ours. Jared Etkins Let me say it has been an honor to serve as your 2007 National Collegian of the Year. I Pittsburgh– Brant Hawk hope that, at least in a small way, I was able to help bridge the gap between collegiate chap- Radford– Yanil Escobar ters and the Board of Directors. To my many brothers I had the pleasure of meeting over the Redlands– Lisa Yochelson past two years, I hope you will take what you have learned from the various events and share Rider– Kelly Jasion them with others. I appreciate all I have learned from each of you and look forward to seeing Rockhurst– Joshua Hollis you all again soon. Although my time in this role has passed, I am still going to be involved in Roger Williams– Brandon Franson Delta Sigma Pi. For you recent graduates, I encourage you to do the same. Remember, Delta Saint Louis– Patrick Banks Sigma Pi is not just for four years, it’s for life! L St. Cloud State– Cory Stopka Saginaw Valley State– Fraternally, Melissa Reinert San Diego State– Joshua Ramirez Vicki Frantz, Penn State-State College San Francisco– Dan Lewis 2007 National Collegian of the Year San Francisco State– Rosalie Edson San Jose State– Kerry To

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Siena– James Barron South Carolina– Lydia Greene South Dakota– Gabrielle Totton South Florida-Tampa– Nicole Phillip Southern California– Mike Thomsen Southern Mississippi– Jamika Quinn St. Joseph’s– Jennifer Powell St. Peter’s– Stephanie Galvis St. Thomas– Kari Krautbauer Tampa– Jessica Holder Texas A&M-College Station– Corey Walter Texas A&M-Kingsville– Victoria Arellano Texas-Arlington– Ana Burton Bridges, Christian Brothers, was officially announced as 2009 National Collegian of the Year at the Southern Vizcaya LEAD Provincial. Left to right: Southern PVP David Ross, Bridges and Mid-South RVP Derrick Singletary. Texas-Austin– Lance Chen- Lan Shyr National COYs, through the years: Texas-San Antonio– Gee Li Texas Tech– Marissa YEAR WINNER 1990 Prescott H. Ashe Saleman 1971 Robert E. Matthews 1991 Frederick M. Demopoulos Truman State– Devin 1972 Craig C. Chapman 1992 Anne C. Rackers Dorosh 1973 Charles W. Murphy 1993 April S. Garrett Diehl 1974 Cliff Brune 1994 L. Paige Turnes Franklin Valparaiso– Brigitte Montgomery 1975 Donald J. Cool 1995 Boyd J. Pederson 1976 Gus W. Schram III 1996 Michael D. Mitchell Virginia Tech– Megan 1977 Marc P.Franson 1997 Richard D. Foster Moore 1978 Scott A. Weber 1998 Dawn Libbert Klinger Washington-St. 1979 Theresa M. Jeszka Drew 1999 Mark Chiacchiari Louis–Teresa Teodori 1980 Marilyn R. Doskey Franson 2000 Melissa K. Ekern Washington State– Joseph 1981 Albert S. Gordon 2001 Brandon D.Trease Speer 1982 Steven Rasche 2002 Kevin J. McLean Wayne State-Michigan– 1983 Linda S. Alcheh Kaplan 2003 Jason C. Griffiths Raina Williamson 1984 Dwayne A. Hoffpauir 2004 Stephanie A. Menio Wayne State-Nebraska– 1985 Karen Kettler Gratza 2005 David L. Glanzrock Dorothy Larsen 1986 Susan A. Plassmeyer 2006 Jason D. Campbell West Florida– Brent Dove 1987 William E. Newburry 2007 Victoria Frantz West Virginia– Tommy 1988 Matthew S. Levin 2008 Ashley N. Henry Mikolay 1989 Chris E. Robinett 2009 Burton B. Bridges Western Illinois– Aaron Weiman Will YOU Be One of Next Year’s COYs? Western Kentucky– Robert Trivett Each chapter may nominate one collegiate member for the Collegian of the Year award Western Michigan– Ryan annually. A chapter member other than the nominee must complete the nomination form Buurstra on the Awards & Recognition section of www.dspnet.org no later than October 15. Winona State– Kelsey The nominee must then complete an online application (for higher levels of recognition) no Wilhelm later than November 15. For complete guidelines, review the Awards & Recognition Guide Wisconsin-LaCrosse– Mike Trudeau at www.dspnet.org.

JULY 2009/THE DELTASIG OF DELTA SIGMA PI 11 LEFT: Tana Goertz,best known as a finalist on “The Apprentice 3”, was keynote speaker at the North Central, Northeastern and South Central LEADs. She is pictured here at the South Central LEAD with Grand President Mitch Simmons. ABOVE: Some serious line dancing occurred at the Southern LEAD. Joining in the fun was Golden Council member Velvet Simmons (far left). Over 1,400 Deltasigs Enjoyed the Spring LEAD Provincial Conferences!

hanks to all who helped make these events a huge success! North Central high- lights included a keynote by Tana Goertz, best known for being a finalist on “The T Apprentice 3”, who spoke on “The Difference Between Book Smarts and Street Smarts”, and sessions led by Adam Carroll with National Financial Educators (“Creating an Online Brand For Yourself”), Progressive Insurance (“How to ‘Work’ a Career Fair”) and College Pro (“Do You Have the Guts to be an Entrepreneur?”). The Northeastern LEAD debuted a chapter expo/networking event Friday night and a spe- cial lunch presentation on “What Makes Delta Sigma Pi Unique?”Attendees at the South Central LEAD got to experience The Alamo and Riverwalk Friday night before a day of programming which included sessions by Tana Goertz, Tim Augustine (“Winning Friends and Influencing People”), Randy Hultz (“History of Delta Sigma Pi’s Ritual”) and Joe Mayne (“Branding U”). At the Southern LEAD, attendees were treated to a “Show Your College Spirit” dance Friday night and a keynote address by Adam Carroll (“Networking Power”). Finally, at the Western LEAD, attendees enjoyed a Wild West-themed banquet Saturday night and many great sessions, including a panel of current and Past Grand Presidents at the closing. We hope you’ll join us at the upcoming LEAD Schools! L

LEFT: At the Western LEAD, PVP Chuck Brown breaks out his Charlie Brown shirt, a gift from South Pacific RVP Corey Polton.The shirt is to be worn at least once during all LEAD Schools and Provincial Conferences. RIGHT: North Central PVP Amy Briggs shares the spotlight with Uncle Sam, who made an appearance at several LEAD Provincials to promote Grand Chapter Congress.

12 JULY 2009/THE DELTASIG OF DELTA SIGMA PI Enjoying the North Central LEAD were leaders from across the country including, from left: National 2008 National Collegian of the Year Ashley Professional Development Chair Katie Koch, Leadership Foundation Vice Chairman Greg Koch, Bay Henry and VP Organizational Development Area RVP Lisa Brown, Western PVP Chuck Brown, Great Lakes RVP Kim Ward, and Vice President- Mark Chiacchiari sell Central Office renovation Finance Joe Ward. courtyard bricks at a 2009 LEAD Provincial.

Which LEAD Events Will YOU Attend? Fall ’09 LEAD Schools—registration is now available online for these events. October 17 St. Louis – Sheraton Westport Plaza October 24 Pittsburgh – Marriott City Center October 31 Omaha – Omaha Marriott Lexington – Hyatt Regency November 7 Cal Poly-Pomona brothers celebrated Christopher Ha’s (center) win for Pacific Coast Regional Collegian Newport Beach – Radisson Newport Beach of the Year at the Western LEAD. Spring 2010 LEAD Provincial Conferences— go to www.dspnet.org for registration and agendas. February 5–7 Northeastern–Annapolis, MD February 12–14 North Central–Chicago/Lombard February 19–21 Southern–Charlotte February 26–28 Western–El Paso March 5–7 South Central–Dallas

It was a gathering of Rider brothers at the Northeastern LEAD! Top, from left: Eastern RVP Tom Calloway, District Director Linda Fritschy, alumnus Jeremy Bloch. Bottom, from left: Ethan Grossman, Tim Schuster, Janis Mokar, Kelly Jasion and Kevin Mazzella.

JULY 2009/THE DELTASIG OF DELTA SIGMA PI 13 Business-Related Honorary Organizations

Hundreds of brothers from across the United States who excel academically have been inducted into one or more of the following business-related organizations. We applaud these brothers on their achievements and congratulate them for excelling in their chosen fields. Below is an overview on some of the larger organizations. The listing is not comprehensive, but a sampling of the numerous organiza- tions Deltasigs could qualify for.

Beta Gamma Sigma tan areas. For more information, visit beginnings to June 19, 1986, where, at a www.betagammasigma.org. Beta Gamma Sigma Long-Range Beta Gamma Sigma is the Planning Committee meeting in honor society serving busi- Beta Alpha Psi Williamsburg, Virginia, the decision was ness programs accredited by made to thoroughly examine its relation- AACSB International–The Beta Alpha Psi is an honorary organi- zation for financial infor- ships with schools that had regional Association to Advance accreditation, but not specialized accredi- Collegiate Schools of mation students and professionals. The pri- tation in business. In subsequent discus- Business. Membership in Beta sions, Beta Gamma Sigma leaders Gamma Sigma “is the highest recogni- mary objective of Beta Alpha Psi is to encourage acknowledged that the business honor tion a business student anywhere in the society is a vital participant and positive world can receive” in a business pro- and give recognition to scholastic and professional excellence in force in higher education, and should be gram accredited by AACSB available to all regionally accredited bac- International. In the spring of 1907 the business information field. This includes promoting the study and prac- calaureate institutions. Today, over 225 (sound familiar?!), a group of commerce chapters have been established in 45 students at the University of Wisconsin tice of accounting, finance and informa- tion systems; providing opportunities states. Additionally, one chapter has been received permission from the faculty to established in the United Arab Emerites, organize a commerce honor society, for self-development, service and asso- ciation among members and practicing the first international chapter. For more which they called Beta Gamma Sigma. information, visit www.sigmabetadelta.org. The purpose of the Society was to professionals, and encouraging a sense encourage and reward scholarship and of ethical, social, and public responsibili- Alpha Beta Gamma accomplishment in the field of business ty. Beta Alpha Psi was founded in 1919. studies among commerce students at There are 279 chapters on college and Alpha Beta Gamma® is the University. At about the same time, university campuses with over 300,000 an international business students at the University of Illinois and members initiated since Beta Alpha Psi’s honor society established the University of California felt the need formation. For more information, visit by business professors in for such an organization on their cam- www.bap.org. 1970 to recognize and puses and respectively organized Delta Sigma Beta Delta encourage scholarship Kappa Chi (1910) and The Economics among two-year business and profes- Club (1906). In 1913, having become Sigma Beta Delta Honor Society for sional college students. The society is a aware of their coexistence and common students in business, manage- member of The Association of College purpose, representatives of the three ment, and administration serves Honor Societies and to date has initiat- societies met at Madison, Wisconsin, to institutions which offer bac- ed 65,500 members. Alpha Beta Gamma consummate a merger which made Beta calaureate and graduate is the sole business honor society for Gamma Sigma into a national organiza- degrees in business, manage- accredited junior, community and tech- tion. Beta Gamma Sigma has 481 chap- ment, and administration where nical two-year colleges. The society ters at colleges and universities accredit- the institution holds accreditation exists to recognize and reward academic ed by AACSB International. from one of the six regional accrediting excellence among business honor stu- Additionally, the Society has established bodies but not specialized accreditation dents and to recognize the contribution 19 alumni chapters in major metropoli- in business. Sigma Beta Delta traces its to learning and business of profession-

14 JULY 2009/THE DELTASIG OF DELTA SIGMA PI als. In 1998, the constitution was amended to accept business honor stu- dents from Mexico and Canada. For more information, visit www.abg.org. Delta Mu Delta Delta Mu Delta is the international honor society for business programs accredited by the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) at the baccalaure- ate/graduate level. Delta Mu Delta was founded by the Dean from Harvard University and four pro- fessors from Yale University and New York University in November, 1913. For more information, visit www.delta- mudelta.org. Kappa Beta Delta The purpose of this society is to encourage and recognize scholarship and accomplishment among students of business, management and administration pursuing asso- ciate degrees, and to encourage and promote personal and professional improvement and a life dis- tinguished by honorable ser- vice to humankind. Since its founding in June 1997, Kappa Beta Delta has been affiliated with ACBSP, and Kappa Beta Delta membership is available exclusively to students enrolled at schools accredited by ACBSP. For more information, visit www.acbsp.org and search under “Award/Honor Societies.” L

JULY 2009/THE DELTASIG OF DELTA SIGMA PI 15 Jumpstart Your Job Search in a Tough Economy

by Brad Karsh, President of JobBound

o ensure you can land list the activities T that summer that anyone hold- internship or dream ing that position has job after graduation, ever done. it’s time to jumpstart If what is written on your job search now! your resume can be written Especially with such a grim job by the person who had the job market, you will have to work hard- before you, after you, or next to you, then you haven’t done er and be more persistent to get where you yourself justice. want to be. 3. Be professional. As a recruiter, you don’t want to call a 1. Network, network, network. Eighty percent of jobs student at school and hear the following message,“Yo dude, aren’t posted. Sixty percent of candidates get a job through the K-man is rockin’ hard at the moment, so leave your digits networking. The single best way to get a job is to know some- and I’ll give you a holla when I can.” Nor do they want to send body.Yes, it should be based on merit alone, but unfortunately emails to [email protected]. or [email protected]. that isn’t how it works. Tap into as many connections as you Now is the time to find other ways to express your individu- can. School or Delta Sigma Pi alumni are great ones. They love ality. to hear from current students about life on campus. Don’t 4. Start reading “trade” magazines. Every industry has know many alums in positions to make a difference for you? publications specifically targeted to professionals in that field. Start emailing the graduates highlighted in your school’s alum- Usually they have online versions as well. In addition to learn- ni newsletter. Congratulate them on whatever got them listed ing more about the industry itself, you can also typically find and let the conversation—and relationship—begin. job openings. For instance, if you read that Ajax consulting just Don’t forget you can network with your parents’ friends, won a huge account, chances are they may be staffing up. older siblings’ friends, etc. You never know what connections There are scores of these magazines, and your career center or Uncle Phil has! your professors can help you find the right ones. 2. Get your resume in order. Since this one piece of paper 5. Research job openings. Sounds exciting doesn’t it? Fact determines more than anything else your ability to get the job is, you have to do it. Start looking for companies and industries you want, it better be good. Focus on accomplishments instead that really interest you. Comb over their web sites. of job descriptions. Most recruiters will tell you that a majority of Some may be hiring now, but many employ “just in time resumes don’t sell a student hard enough because they simply recruiting.”That means they don’t hire until they have a need. And since you can’t quit school right now to take the job (even Brad Karsh is president of JobBound, a though you’d like to), they won’t start looking for college stu- career-consulting company advising students dents until April or so. and professionals on resume writing, interview- But knowing how they hire and getting contacts at the ing, and landing that dream job. Author of How companies can only help. Also, some may offer internships for to Say it on Your Resume and Confessions of a college grads, which is not a bad way to get your foot in the Recruiting Director: The Insider’s Guide to Landing door. Check that out as well…sometimes they take applica- Your First Job, Brad has a partnership with Delta Sigma Pi, tions for summer internships in the winter. offering many services to our members—including free career tip videos, accessed on the “Partner/Discounts” page of If you tackle these five steps, you’ll be on your way to L www.dspnet.org (where you can also read more about landing a great job! Good luck! JobBound).

16 JULY 2009/THE DELTASIG OF DELTA SIGMA PI Press Releases Did you? Start a new business or job? Get a promotion? Get recognized for an achievement? Share your good news here!

Todd Whisenant, Alabama,is director of human resources for the Northwestern-Evanston Brother Frank Wrenick U.S. Information Technology Group of Campus Crusade for Christ Chronicles History of Greyhound Terminals International in Orlando. Melissa Gaston, Angelo State,is by Ashley Korn a personnel coordinator with Lithia Motors in Midland,Texas. When you think of travel, what comes to mind? For most it’s proba- Jimmie Von Gonten, Angelo bly a plane or a car, but in post-depression America it was the State, is chief financial officer with Greyhound bus. Concho Valley WDB in San Angelo, Texas. Frank Wrenick, Northwestern-Evanston, recently published a histori- Fred deLeeuw, Arizona State,is cal volume about the architecture behind Greyhound stations entitled chief financial officer with Airnet The Streamline Era Greyhound Terminals: The architecture of W.S. Arrasmith. Brother Wrenick’s Systems, Inc. in Columbus, Ohio. volume not only looks at the life and achievements of W.S. Arrasmith, but also focuses on the Beth Losik, Baker, is lead coordi- nator for the John Deere Ag architectural developments he made for Greyhound in the streamline era (1937–1948). Advertising and Marketing Arrasmith designed at least 50 terminals for Greyhound—Wrenick devoted the last third of the Communications Department in book to twenty-eight, comparing them by past and present architecture styles. Lenexa, Kan. Christopher Sawin, Bentley,is This book isn’t the first time Brother Wrenick has taken on the role of historian. While attend- an associate with KPMG in Boston. ing Northwestern, he was his chapter’s historian in 1961. He definitely looks back on his college Tionna Van Gundy, Bowling Deltasig days with high regard. “Being a Deltasig helped me with the social side of college life, as Green State, is an executive assistant I was a commuter student. Pledge week was unforgettable and actually fun. I just remember with Accent on Management in Columbus, Ohio. everyone seemed to always have a good time together. One of the brothers taught me a trick to Kenneth Messier, Connecticut,is playing the piano well enough to impress any non-pianist and I continue to use what he taught president of Children & Adult me today.” Mobility Project in South Windsor, Brother Wrenick went on to receive a law degree from Indiana in 1965 and served as BP’s Conn. Wajih Halawa, Drake, is a public U.S. tax counsel until his retirement in 1977. It was during his years at Indiana that he met his relations district manager with wife of 44 years, whom he proposed to with his Deltasig pin. SAHARA Communications in After retiring in 1977, he began work in historical preservation and freelance writing, which he Dubai, United Arab Emirates. continues. Brother Wrenick is currently working on another book with the Joyce Bowers, East Tennessee State, is an associate vice president Kent State University Press about Cleveland’s automobile industry—span- with the University of West Florida ning the years 1896 to 1932. He is also a freelance contributor to the in Pensacola. Cleveland Plain Dealer and other various Cleveland publications. Lesli Whisenant, Florida Southern, is vice president of tax You can find Brother Wrenick’s book on the McFarland & Company web with Rotech Healthcare in Orlando. site (www.mcfarlandpub.com), or through Frank at [email protected] Ryan Lees, George Mason, is a (reduced price available for Deltasigs). L financial analyst with Northrop Grumman in McLean,Va. Photograph of an Arrasmith rendering, Greyhound terminal in Cleveland, 1948. Charles Covin, Georgia, is vice Photo copyright Frank Wrenick. president/CIO with Eastern Connecticut Health Network, Inc. in Manchester, Conn. Karon Drewniak, Georgia,grad- uated (in May) from the Executive MBA program at Coles College of Business at Kennesaw State in Kennesaw, Ga.

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Michael Larson, Georgia, is vice Clois Coon, Nebraska-Omaha,is Milestones president with Bank of owner of Clois Coon & Associates America/Merrill Lynch in in Blair, Neb. Did you just tie the knot? Welcome a new bundle of joy? Jacksonville, Fla. Gracie Lambeth, North Do you know a brother who has recently passed away? If so, Michael Banks, Georgia Carolina-Greensboro, is a profession- please inform us. Email your mergers, gains, and losses to Southern, received an MBA in May al commercial teller in sales and [email protected] or mail your news to the Central Office. from Xavier University in services with Bank of America in Cincinnati. Banks is Director of Greensboro, N.C. Information Services at the Central Elizabeth Thornberry, North Mergers: Losses: Office. Carolina-Greensboro, is a financial Stacy Donahoe, Cincinnati Alabama: Melissa Miller, Indiana-Purdue reporter with North Carolina- Alumni, on May 22, to Shawn Robert Calhoun (March 9) at Indianapolis, is a sales account Chapel Hill. Heyderhoff, Iowa State. They live in Cincinnati: representative with Anthem BCBS Grace Staten, North Florida, is a Anderson, S.C. Eugene Wilson (February 28) in Indianapolis. marketing director with Mass- Midwestern RVP Al Whitmer Colorado State: Jan Wade, Indiana-Purdue at Ft. Mutual in Jacksonville. and Lacey Staggs, both Missouri- Elizabeth Freeman (April 17) Wayne, is a kitchen manager with Matthew Veintimilla, Pacific,is Kansas City, on May 23. They live in Denver: Coney Island in Fort Wayne. a self-employed internet marketer Blue Springs, MO. David Van Aken (February 3) Kristin Bosch, Iowa State, is a in Stockton, Calif. Amanda Romine, Truman State, Eastern Illinois: client relations manager with Joseph Lebano, Philadelphia, is a on May 24 to Matt Meeker. They live Thomas Roberts (Unknown) MetaBank in Sioux Falls, S.D. controller with Dewey Commercial in Covington, KY. Daniel Mach (Unknown) Richard Herdegen, Marquette, Investors, LP in Wayne, Pa. Atlantic Coast RVP Mary Moon Ferris State: was awarded an honorary member- Alison Beahan, San Francisco on April 25 to Jim Cox. They live in Dennis Carter (August 11, 2005) ship in the British Motor Industry State, is director of human resources Jacksonville, FL. Philip De Felice (June 3, 2002) Public Affairs Association. Richard with The Janet Pomeroy Center in Robert Fortune (December 16, 2000) lives in Bloomfield Hills, Mich. San Francisco. Georgia: Gains: Dionna Burkins, Miami-Ohio,is Marley Cohen, Syracuse,is an Lester Mann (April 9) Karen Poston, Baker, and Paul a human resources analyst with The audit assistant with Deloitte & on April 16– Clarissa Grace. They Georgia State: Limited in Columbus, Ohio. Touche in New York. William Lozier Sr. (February 12) live in St. Charles, Mo. Andrew Corsi, Michigan State,is Allan Schuster, Texas-Arlington, Michael, Buffalo, and Cynthia, Indiana: an accounting analyst with TD is an assistant sales manager with Washington-St. Louis, Behr,on Kevin Moir (January 21) Securities in Chicago. Credit Solutions in Dallas. Iowa: March 5–Mason Henry. They live in Cassie Bissonette, Minnesota- Katayoun Farokhpour, Texas- Emil C. Haeflinger (January 24) Des Peres, Mo. Mankato, is a human resources San Antonio, is a program assistant Brian and Missy Thompson, Lewis: coordinator with Menard, Inc. in La with NuPhusicia in Houston. Charles F. Grandt (April 11) both Minnesota State-Mankato,on Crosse, Wisc. Jason Jimmar, Texas-San Miami-Florida: April 24–Chase Philip. They live in Haimanot Chekol, Minnesota- Antonio, is a systems analyst with Warren Gerstung (December 14, Maple Grove, Minn. Mankato, is a business analyst with Hewitt Associates in The 2008) Brian, North Texas, and Nancy, TJX in Westborough, Mass. Woodlands,Texas. Missouri-Columbia: Baker, Powell in April adopted Adam Evenson, Minnesota- Angela Bolden, Wayne State- Nelson Blohm (March 9) Joshua Brian, age 16 months. They Mankato, is a financial consultant Michigan, is an HRIS specialist II David Callahan (March) live in Plano,Texas. with Frandsen Investment Services with GEICO in Chevy Chase, Md. Tom, Penn State-Erie, and Liz, North Carolina-Chapel Hill: in Dundas, Minn. Ellis Hall, Jr. (December 10, 2008) Neeley Lantz, West Virginia,is Penn State-State College, Calloway, Jolene Hawkinson, Minnesota- an executive team leader with Target North Texas: on April 29–Tyler Joseph. They live Mankato, is a customs broker with in Triadelphia, W.V. in Newtown Square, Pa. Tom cur- Robert Preston Freeman (March 18) Expeditors International in Eagan, Meredith Nafe, West Virginia, rently serves Deltasig as the Eastern Ohio State: Minn. is a marketing campaign represen- RVP, Liz as District Director for St. John Lorence (September 29, 2008) Jeffrey Jones, Minnesota- tative with immixGroup in Joseph’s. Oklahoma: Mankato, is president of Certified McLean,Va. John Mauck, Shepherd, and Roy Beaver (May 3, 2007) Appraisers, Inc. in Houston. Whitney Musch, Western Lauren on March 23–Brielle Denise. Pittsburgh: Aliona Kabaikina, Minnesota- Illinois, is an accountant with They live in Martinsburg, W.V. Donald Kersten (December 21, Mankato, is a client financial analyst Memorial Medical Center in 2008) Sara Schwab, Western Illinois, (II) with Hewitt Associates in The Springfield, Ill. and Jeff, on June 6–Ryan Rider: Woodlands,Texas. Gus Allen, Western Kentucky,is Christopher. They live in Okawville, Theodore Bauries (August 7, 2008) Ryan Linneman, Minnesota- an IT director with Clear Channel Ill. Rochester Tech: Mankato, is a senior district manager Radio in Louisville. Kathleen (Skrobot) Decker, Thomas Napiorski (February 10) with Automatic Data Processing in Jeffrey Scott, Western Michigan, Western Michigan, and Tim, on April San Luis Obispo: Bloomington, Minn. is a multimedia consultant with 13 adopted Evan Thomas, age 10 Christopher Meadows (May 24) Tracy Schuck, Minnesota- Orlando Sentinel in Orlando. (from Kotovsk, Ukraine). They live Texas-Austin: Mankato, is a human resource gen- in Fort Wayne, Ind. Robert Pugh (February 25) eralist with OSI in Minneapolis.

18 JULY 2009/THE DELTASIG OF DELTA SIGMA PI Brotherhood Network

Looking to become involved with an alumni chapter? Please contact the WEST PALM BEACH No alumni chapter or contact in your city? following brothers for information on the alumni chapter in your area! David Ross You can start a new alumni chapter! For information, 561-901-6396 contact Heather Troyer at [email protected] or The list includes alumni LOS ANGELES Colorado [email protected] chapters franchised for the Corey Polton COLORADO SPRINGS Georgia (513) 523-1907 x223. 2008–2009 year. 714-448-6292 Jesse Hernandez ATLANTA [email protected] 719-482-6481 Barrett Carter Alabama Louisiana Pennsylvania BIRMINGHAM ORANGE COUNTY [email protected] 770-319-6064 [email protected] BATON ROUGE-RED STICK PHILADELPHIA Lee James Kathy Nguyen DENVER Michael A. McNulty III Conchita Dixon 205-685-8797 714-468-6528 Jim Pendergrass Hawaii 225-756-2013 215-878-7020 [email protected] [email protected] 720-299-0684 Clayton Chong

Alumni Chapters [email protected] [email protected] Arizona [email protected] 808-935-5069 SACRAMENTO VALLEY [email protected] Maryland South Carolina PHOENIX-THUNDERBIRD Matthew Rossi Connecticut BALTIMORE Dave Glanzrock Marvin Elbaum Illinois COLUMBIA 415-310-6413 Bryan McMillan Buck Fulmer 480-220-2182 [email protected] 860-930-8283 CHICAGO 443-691-2581 [email protected] [email protected] Kara Lenox 803-791-5566 SAN FRANCISCO- [email protected] [email protected] California Florida 847-392-3844 GOLDEN GATE Massachusetts Tennessee EAST BAY BOCA RATON [email protected] Laura Wills BOSTON KNOXVILLE Rebecca Norman 707-337-3881 Zaeem Khan Kansas Miranda Love 760-612-3100 561-212-8107 KANSAS CITY Naomi Jablonski [email protected] 951-236-2405 865-363-3760 [email protected] [email protected] Henry McDaniel [email protected] SAN DIEGO 816-686-9003 [email protected] FRESNO-CENCAL Stephanie Skoboloff CENTRAL FLORIDA Michigan Tara Lee ORLANDO [email protected] NASHVILLE 213-422-4101 DETROIT Mindy Craven 559-681-8799 [email protected] Janene Winton Kentucky Ivis Shammami [email protected] 727-244-7542 LOUISVILLE 615-818-7329 SANTA CLARA-SILICON 248-217-9678 [email protected] INLAND EMPIRE [email protected] Brian D. Argabright [email protected] VALLEY 502-614-5258 Texas Vincent Chun Margo Rodriguez JACKSONVILLE Minnesota 909-528-6262 Jennifer Trent [email protected] ANGELO ARMADILLO 408-807-7231 MANKATO/SOUTHERN Julia Valles [email protected] [email protected] 386-235-4050 MINNESOTA [email protected] 325-653-9448 Kevin Aldridge [email protected] This list includes brothers that are seeking to begin alumni chapters in various areas. 507-491-2332 [email protected] ARLINGTON AREA Want to be a founding member of an alumni chapter—or just join some brothers for a good time? LONE STAR TWIN CITIES Contact the following brothers for more information on local activities! Paul Brodie John Brejcha 469-323-6238 UNITED STATES: 612-802-2361 [email protected] Albany-New York Capital , NY Kristin Wernig 518-857-1588 [email protected] [email protected] AUSTIN Alcatraz, CA Joseph Riego 707-645-9227 [email protected] Missouri Anchorage, AK Jeff Erwin 907-261-5981 [email protected] JoAnne Hendricks KANSAS CITY 512-258-4177 Antelope Valley, CA Erica Verderico 661-255-9035 [email protected] Henry McDaniel [email protected] Bowling Green, KY Mandy Hanson 270-234-8250 [email protected] 816-686-9003 Charleston, SC John Akerman 843-763-1102 [email protected] [email protected] CORPUS CHRISTI Katrina Sanchez Charlotte, NC Briandria Hicks 704-726-7723 [email protected] ST. LOUIS Chattanooga,TN Kyle Bischoff 423-933-1549 [email protected] 956-207-0106 Lou Maull [email protected] Columbus, OH Tionna M.Van Gundy 614-432-2334 [email protected] 314-966-0167 Decatur/Central Illinois, IL Chris Aubrey 217-254-9169 [email protected] [email protected] DALLAS AREA Des Moines-Cent. Iowa Teri Reihmann 515-975-3719 [email protected] Bron Deal Nebraska Erie, PA Patrick Mazur 814-490-9293 [email protected] 405-213-5853 Fort Wayne, IN Christopher Hoogland 260-485-0400 [email protected] LINCOLN/GREATER NEB. [email protected] Dan Davis Ft. Lauderdale, FL Shelby Mathew 954-529-3322 [email protected] 402-328-9647 EL PASO Gillette, WY Brad Lawler 307-257-7129 [email protected] [email protected] Erika Dominguez Grand Rapids, MI Audrey Hoyt [email protected] 915-355-3682 Greenville, SC Greta Dunn 770-906-8255 [email protected] Nevada [email protected] Harrisburg, PA Kyle Junk 717-856-2620 [email protected] RENO SIERRA NEVADA Zach Chadim FORT WORTH COWTOWN Hayward, CA Joe West 510-459-0632 none listed Christina Wolf Indianapolis, IN Chris Miller 317-213-8438 [email protected] 775-846-9114 [email protected] 817-800-1126 Jackson, MS Stephen Stamboulieh 601-260-3375 [email protected] [email protected] Las Cruces, NM Timothy Seibert 575-621-8147 [email protected] New Mexico Alumni Contacts ALBUQUERQUE HIGH SAN ANTONIO Las Vegas, NV Lyndsi Erickson 530-300-4736 [email protected] Alexandria Echeveste Livingston, AL Van White 205-652-7517 [email protected] DESERT Jane Sweeney 210-737-7659 Memphis,TN Robin Blackley 901-335-5711 [email protected] [email protected] Myrtle Beach, SC Joey Thomas 843-397-0442 [email protected] 505-459-4005 New Orleans-Crescent City Alexis Carville 504-559-3592 [email protected] [email protected] SPACE CITY HOUSTON Oahu, HI Nichole Banquil 808-348-1450 [email protected] New York Gilbert Landras 832-452-6177 Pensacola, FL Jeff Knight 850-384-4309 [email protected] NEW YORK CITY [email protected] Piedmont, NC Nick McGalliard 336-758-3654 [email protected] Jeremy Bloch Pittsburgh, PA Andrew Mulford Phone N/A [email protected] 973-769-6573 WICHITA FALLS-NORTH Portland, ME Patrick Cotter 207-767-6500 [email protected] [email protected] CENTRAL TEXAS Portland, OR Al Gambetti 916-396-6066 [email protected] North Carolina Robert Brotherton Providence, RI Janelle Tillema 401-864-7498 [email protected] GREENSBORO 940-691-3215 Raleigh/Durham, NC April Spruill 252-567-1376 [email protected] Nikki Pennell [email protected] Roanoke,VA Lauren McMillan 540-353-1109 [email protected] [email protected] Virginia Rochester, NY Ed Cain 585-385-5176 [email protected] Ohio CENTRAL VIRGINIA Savannah, GA Robert Bendetti 912-663-2993 [email protected] CINCINNATI John Cookson Seattle, WA Scott Lindauer 813-426-4308 [email protected] Amanda Romine 804-744-4046 Sioux Falls, SD Kristina Feaster 605-929-9885 [email protected] 660-349-9725 [email protected] South Bend/Elkhart, IN Elaine A. 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JULY 2009/THE DELTASIG OF DELTA SIGMA PI 19 Paul Shrater, Pennsylvania, in the Minimus.biz warehouse with a sampling of some of his many individual-sized and travel-size products. Pennsylvania Brother Revolutionizes Online Travel Product Industry

n July ’04, Paul Shrater, Pennsylvania, co-founded the compa- away, we thought it would be great to have a place to buy I ny Minimus.biz. Since then, this Newbury Park, Calif. com- those types of things in small sizes. Beyond that, it should be a pany has grown to become the leader in travel-sized and indi- place to get anything in a small size. It felt like the timing was vidual-sized items through both its online retail presence and right to carve out a niche in the e-commerce world at a time an offline wholesale business. Minimus.biz specializes in food, when people were finally feeling comfortable with putting personal care and pharmacy care items (from shampoo and their credit cards online, yet there were not yet a lot of stores to hand sanitizer to individual-size cereal boxes and service the demand of online shoppers. condiments). Shrater, and the company, have been featured in major national media outlets, including The Wall Street Journal, Q: How did the company get started? The New York Times, MSNBC,The Today Show, and many more. A: We started small, with just me, a computer, four shelves of products, and 500 sq. ft. of space. It was intended to be a fun Q: Where did the idea for the company come from? side venture while pursuing my main career. However, it was A: At the end of a family trip to a cabin in New Hampshire, immediately apparent that it needed more focused attention. where bottles of everyone’s favorite condiments were thrown Within a few weeks, we added an employee, then another 500

20 JULY 2009/THE DELTASIG OF DELTA SIGMA PI sq. ft., then another couple of employees, and within three or anything where it was helpful to talk things through with months, we were in a 10,000 sq. ft. warehouse. Four years later, someone. we now have over 30 employees and are in 30,000 sq. ft., and still growing. Q: What advice would you give to fellow Deltasigs looking to become entrepreneurs? Q: What was your main career? A: Surround yourself with people who can help fill in the A: After graduating in 1995, I spent nine years in the entertain- blanks, provide advice, and take charge of certain aspects, as ment industry in Los Angeles, working my way up the ranks of you won’t have time to do it all with the appropriate focus. a film and television production company, eventually becoming a producer and screenwriter on my own. I sold some film and Q: How has Deltasig helped you in your career? television projects (none of which have ever been produced), A: The Fraternity was an incredible way to establish a trusted and wrote some film finance business plans (including one for peer group of business-minded individuals, many of whom are mogul Quincy Jones). still some of my closest friends 14 years after graduating college. Personally, one of the lessons we had at our chapter Q: How did you prepare yourself to be an entrepreneur? was to “use your resources”where we were given seemingly A: My concentration in college was in entrepreneurial man- impossible pieces of information to find (pre-internet). agement, which provided an overall approach to the world of Learning to really think outside the box to solve problems and being an entrepreneur, but book learning only goes so far. find solutions has been a lesson that has stuck with me, and A majority of the entertainment industry is made up of small helped to shape how I approach situations in life and in production companies and independent workers, so it is a very business. L entrepreneurial world at its heart. It provided great hands-on experience in tenacious multi-tasking at the forefront of some- thing where one’s actions have direct impact. www.minimus.biz Reference your membership in Delta Sigma Pi for Q: To what do you attribute the success of the company? A: special rates on wholesale purchases, customized kits with I think there are a number of factors that have combined your brand, or purchases intended for charitable support together to breed success. The power of the internet and ability (homeless giveaways, military care packages, etc.). to get products into the hands of people who are looking for For individual retail purchases, please use the coupon them cannot be underestimated. Certainly, being first to code DELTASIG for 5% off your orders market with a unique idea was critical.That factor also led to a when you visit www.minimus.biz. great amount of PR, and that was part of the initial strategy—especially in a low- margin industry where most forms of advertising cannot provide a good ROI. While the Transportation Security Administration’s 3-1-1 rule definitely provided a new Brother Shrater focus on travel sizes, we had lives in Tujunga, been rapidly growing prior to Calif., with his wife, that, across many different 22-month-old market segments. We also daughter and followed the mantra to another soon on the always test things before way! In his free time, diving in, enabling us to mitigate risk. Another great Paul enjoys spending building block to our success time with his family was to have a collection of and playing friends, family (and Fraternity basketball. brothers) who became “sanity checkers”or sounding-boards for ideas, operational issues,

JULY 2009/THE DELTASIG OF DELTA SIGMA PI 21 Beyond Campus “Beyond Campus” provides opportunities for alumni chapters and brothers to share their activities and events with brothers across the country. Does your chapter have something to share? See the contents page for details on where to send your articles and pictures.

Henry McDaniel Receives Anthony Z. Fernandez Distinguished Alumni Service Award

The Southwestern Regional Initiation and Dinner hosted by DALLAS AREA ALUMNI on April 18th had more than 170 attendees with with representatives from seven alumni chapters and three collegiate chapters.

Chicago less and disabled individuals. Earlier in the year, we celebrated —Sarah Richardson Founders’ Day and presented a Oklahoma City number of awards, including our Tornado Alley Henry McDaniel, Missouri-Kansas City, and wife collegiate scholarship and CAC We are enjoying a great 2009! On Kris, Central Missouri. member graduate fellowship. We February 7, we held our annual Chili also presented cash awards at this and Game Night hosted by Ryan event to regional chapters with the and Eric Hotwagner (children of Henry McDaniel, Missouri-Kansas City, received this honor April highest CEI point total for the previ- Brother Jerry Hotwagner and wife, ous year. Other events this year 25 at the Kansas City Alumni Chapter’s National Alumni Day cel- Amy). On February 12, some of our included a holiday party in ebration. Since his graduation in 2002, Brother McDaniel has brothers traveled to San Antonio to Chicago’s Greektown, a wine tast- attend the 2009 South Central provided much service to the Kansas City Alumni Chapter, current- ing event, and tag football. In Provincial Conference. We have a ly serving as president. He previously served as president from March, we had our annual CAC tradition of going down a day early Invitational Volleyball Tournament at 2004–05 and during this time formed a professional activity and to take in the sites of the city. On Lewis University. Coming up in July community service committee to assist the executive committee March 14, we volunteered at the is our annual picnic to which all, Kickapoo Camporee, “The Last with chapter programming. Brother McDaniel also served as trea- including children, are invited. Of Frontier” of the Council of the Boy surer in 2005–06 and more recently as vice president-collegiate course, August is Grand Chapter Scouts of America. Later that Congress and as usual we will host relations. Henry continues to work toward strengthening collegiate evening we held our semi-annual the CAC Grand Chapter Congress and alumni relations in the Kansas City area/Midwestern Region. Looney Bin Comedy Club outing. Reception. Notices will be going out On March 29, we hosted our annual He visits each chapter at least once a semester. He’s served as his to CAC members soon! Visit our So-Fessional at Pole Position in web site (www.chicagodsp.org) for alumni chapter’s delegate at several LEAD Provincial Conferences Oklahoma City and mid-April we news about this November’s and Grand Chapter Congresses. He and wife, Kris, Central hosted the T.A.C.O. III (Tornado Founders’ Day Banquet and other Missouri, attend many regional, provincial and national Deltasig Alley Camp Out) at Turner Falls, upcoming events. — Jim Prescott events. His other Deltasig roles include serving as district director Oklahoma. —Avery Moore Cleveland Akron for Rockhurst from 2002–04. Denver In April, we participated in the The Rocky Mountain Region cel- Professionally, Brother McDaniel works as a marketing repre- Third Annual Reverse Raffle. The ebrated National Alumni Day with sentative with State Farm Insurance in Kansas City. L event benefits Emerald Commons, a the “Deltasig Olympics”on April 25 52-unit apartment building provid- on the Denver campus. The day ing permanent housing for home- (continued on page 24)

22 JULY 2009/THE DELTASIG OF DELTA SIGMA PI Beyond Campus

The Rocky Mountain Region celebrated National Alumni Day with nearly 55 participating in the “Deltasig Olympics” on April 25 on the Denver campus, hosted by Alpha Nu.

In celebration of National Alumni Day, brothers in London, England gathered for dinner at Oscars Mexican restaurant in Baswater. From left: Elizabeth Johnson, Eileen Moore, Chris Pruszko, Bernice So, Ashok Arora, Katherine Buck, David Morton, and Michael Cahill.

From left, Executive Director Bill Schilling with Tim Gover, Bob Mocella and Mike Ziebka on a visit to the Central Office—one of the last groups of visitors before major renovation started. The visitors, all friends based on Deltasig relationships refined at Eastern Illinois, were in the Oxford area attending a Provincial Conference where Tim (Golden) and Mike (Silver) were presented Helmet Awards.

JULY 2009/THE DELTASIG OF DELTA SIGMA PI 23 Beyond Campus

At the South Central LEAD Provincial Conference in San Antonio, the ARLINGTON AREA LONE STAR Alumni Chapter awarded scholar- ships to five brothers helping them pay for their Grand Chapter Congress registration. From left: Western PVP Chuck Brown, Samantha Batten, Mark Wernette, Kim Pattillo, Philip Goldsmith, chapter president Paul Brodie, Southwestern RVP Amanda Wood, 2008 National Collegian of the Year Ashley Henry, and Los Ellis. included collegiate chapters in Colorado and Denver Alumni com- peting against each other in various events hosted by the Alpha Nu Chapter. Even though the weather did not cooperate, nearly 55 attend- ed. The Denver Alumni Chapter hosted the BBQ for the event. Thank you to the countless alumni for doing much of the organiza- tion/planning and for attending the events, and to Laura Howell with Frito Lay for donating chips! Denver Alumni placed a respectable 3rd place overall and placed 1st in the pie eating contest thanks to Sheri Gabor, Corey Polton, Patrick Lewis and Crystal Simmons. We also placed 2nd in the Volleyball On April 16, Brother Clifford Moore spoke at the University of Houston Bauer Alumni Breakfast. Clifford Tournament and the finale events. is vice president of the James Coney Island restaurant chain. Houston brothers in attendance were, from left: Thank you Alpha Nu! —Greg Erik Konicki, Jeff Berlat,Tracey Moss, Clifford Moore, Grace Yung, Gilbert Landras, Joelle Berlat and Jason Howell Bingham.

The DELTASIG is an Award Winner!

Shanda Gray attended the Fraternity Communications Association (FCA, formerly College Fraternity Editors Association) conference and awards banquet where The DELTASIG received a Third Place writing award in the Human Interest category. The winning article was Blazing Business Trails from July, 2008. The article was a compilation of stories about Deltasig entrepreneurs including Doug and Courtney Estelow, Frank Licht, Mona Gordon, Carrie Burns and Greg Koch. There were a variety of authors and contributors to the article including Brother Beth Losik, Deltasig Intern Ashley Korn, Stacy Donahoe, other staff members and the story subjects too. The FCA competition is tough among the fraternal world! We were quite honored to receive this recognition from our peers.

24 JULY 2009/THE DELTASIG OF DELTA SIGMA PI On Campus On Campus

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

Baylor/Beta Iota On April 17, our chapter partici- pated in Zeta Phi Beta’s 9th Annual Stompfest, held at Baylor. Stompfest is a university event put on by Greek organizations of the National Pan-Hellenic Council—this was our third year participating in the event. Our show was titled “The Red Rose Asylum.”The purpose of stepping for the event was to create aware- ness for a particular organization and philanthropy. Our chapter was proud to step for the Delta Sigma Pi Leadership Foundation. —Troy W. Brown III California-Riverside/ Lambda Chi On January 14, our chapter cele- brated our 20th anniversary with collegians and alumni gathering at our local Dave & Buster’s. Alumni members shared stories from their collegiate days, while collegians MISSOURI-KANSAS CITY brothers welcome their newest members, initiated April 18. shared their goals and aspirations for the chapter. We ended the night Christian Brothers/ Leadership & Service Awards). We Indiana/Alpha Pi by cutting a cake. As is tradition, the Epsilon Psi were awarded this for our efforts to On April 16, local comedians youngest (me!) and oldest (Ricardo In April, our chapter was honored keep a diversified chapter member- from The Funny Bone spoke to our Mejia) members were given the with our university’s Diversity ship—and one that also includes chapter, teaching us the art of a honor. —Ignacio Cervantes Award (part of the CBU Student university faculty and staff.—Burton proper roast. This activity had real- Bridges (continued on page 26)

BAYLOR brothers attended the 2nd Annual Business Etiquette Dinner hosted by the university’s Office of Multicultural Student Activities.The chapter worked with Brooks Brothers® Austin to put on a business dress fashion show, demonstrating what is appropriate for interviews, formal and casual meetings, and the everyday work environment.

JULY 2009/THE DELTASIG OF DELTA SIGMA PI 25 On Campus life business application as brothers learned the ins and outs of politely and properly “roasting” their col- leagues. This is one of the many soft skills that gives our brothers the upper hand in interviewing and business relations. —David Fujara Missouri-Columbia/ Alpha Beta The semester has been full of service activities, professional events, and brotherhood. VP-Public Relations Katie Roderick arranged service projects including baking cookies for Cookie Connection, vol- unteering at a local chili cook-off, and raising over $12,000 for the Boys and Girls Club of Columbia. We also participated in Adopt-a- ST. PETER’S (Jersey City, NJ) brothers helped host their school’s spring career fair. Assisting the chapter Highway, cleaned up the business were faculty member Dr. Peter Gotlieb (front row, kneeling), faculty member Crescenzo Fonso (front, far school, volunteered at the Humane right) and the founding advisor of the St. Peter’s chapter,William Stoms (second row, holding plaque). Society, took part in the campus blood drive, and raised money for Relay for Life. One of our main semester goals was to better estab- lish our name on campus, especially in the Truslake College of Business. One way we sought to achieve this goal was to compete in the universi- ty’s annual Business Week—we’re proud to say we were the Business Week victors, beating Alpha Kappa Psi! Even with our hectic schedules, we still found time to socialize and strengthen our brotherhood. Our Rose Dance was held April 24, where we enjoyed a record turn- out! —Brandon Holzum Pittsburgh/Lambda Twelve brothers competed in a dodgeball tournament, sponsored by Relay for Life, to raise money for victims of testicular cancer. Our chapter also donated $50 to this cause and ended up winning the tournament! Approximately eight other organizations were involved in the event and brothers from our chapter were able to meet individu- als from other organizations whom Congratulations VIRGINIA TECH brothers, awarded the university’s Student Organization of the Year! we hope to pair up with in the They were nominated, and selected, from a pool of over 500 student organizations! future. —Stefanie Arufe soring an event led by Brother Tim challenging economy, the university career center and Enterprise Rent- Radford/Omicron Pi Augustine, who gave his seminar was impressed with the relevance of A-Car, held an etiquette and fash- Omicron Pi Chapter was hon- “How To Land a Job in a Difficult this subject matter and the expertise ion show dinner. The focus of the ored, April 24, with the university’s Economy.”Attendees learned sever- of Brother Augustine. The event event was to learn proper etiquette Programming Excellence Award. al job search strategies, including brought in 70 students, faculty and while attending a business lunch or The award recognizes outstanding how to set yourself apart from other staff. —Yanil Escobar dinner and to teach the seniors on achievement in the planning and applicants, resume development, campus knowledge of business Redlands/Xi Pi presentation of a program by a stu- networking and salary negotiation. attire. In attendance were 35 univer- On March 25, our chapter, in col- dent organization. Brothers won the Tim has presented this seminar at sity guests, including Deltasig laboration with the university’s award for organizing and co-spon- numerous LEAD events. In this pledges, university seniors, and

26 JULY 2009/THE DELTASIG OF DELTA SIGMA PI On Campus campus officials. The event was a great success. Brothers learned about proper business dinner eti- quette and had a chance to share their knowledge of proper business and interviewing attire. Everyone had a lot of fun, including audience members who received prizes for correctly identifying the wrong parts of the outfits. There was also a raffle give-away donated by Barnes and Noble. —Rachel Christie Truman State/Iota Nu In April, we hosted “Red Carpet Runway.” Participants dressed up as their favorite movie or TV character and answered questions (in charac- ter), while participating in a fashion show. Audience members then voted for their favorite character by ROCKHURST (Kansas City) brothers welcome their newest members, initiated April 18. donating change to that character’s bucket. All proceeds supported the Ronald McDonald House.—Molly Bender Western Illinois/ Lambda Omicron On March 28, we held a 5K run/2-mile walk benefiting St. Jude Children’s Hospital—over 100 peo- ple attended! It was a great chance to bring together Greek organiza- tions on campus, as well as some community supporters. We are proud to say we raised nearly $3,000! —Emily Jacob Share Your Campus News! Share your chapter’s activities with the rest of the Fraternity. Send your On Campus News to [email protected] for publication in a future issue. On April 4, CENTRAL MISSOURI brothers celebrated their chapter’s 30th anniversary with the initiation You may include a photo. of 28 brothers, followed by a celebratory banquet.

Largest Chapters Southern Methodist in Texas leads with the largest number of members. Chapter size for spring 2009 was determined based on dues paid.

Southern Methodist (TX) 125 + 23 pledges Washington (MO) 104 + 17 pledges Missouri-Columbia 100 + 30 pledges Dayton (OH) 96 + 24 pledges Arizona 94 + 21 pledges Ohio State 91 + 23 pledges Georgia 91 + 30 pledges Miami (OH) 91 + 19 pledges

JULY 2009/THE DELTASIG OF DELTA SIGMA PI 27 Deltasigs Making a Difference Brothers Serving by National Community Service Chair Tracey Florio Moss

Tornado Alley Alumni in Oklahoma City volunteered at Coffee Creek Riding Center for Kris McDaniel, Central Missouri and Derry Webb, Houston, Make a Difference Day in October 2008.The center provides free therapeutic horsemanship man the canned food drive table at the 2009 South Central classes for people of all ages with various disabilities. LEAD Provincial.

nother school year has ended and Deltasigs across the Community Service Center page. The survey had multiple pur- country continue to give back to their communities. The poses: A community service committee accomplished several L Determine the success and recognize opportunities for our tasks, including maintaining the web site with helpful informa- national community service initiatives and the community tion, issuing a national survey, and selecting and organizing a service program overall; community service event to be held at Grand Chapter L Identify types of organizations chapters prefer to work with; Congress. L Identify a possible single philanthropy to be adopted as a First, on behalf of the committee, I want to thank all of you new national initiative and/or replace any existing who gave your time and sweat to the various causes. I am initiatives; pleased to announce we had much greater participation in L Identify best practices currently utilized by chapters. both Make A Difference Day (MADD) and blood drive events than in years past. Congratulations and a big THANK YOU to The committee researched various non-profit organizations the chapters who participated in Blood Drive events this year! and selected Kids in Need as the Congress community service 53 chapters registered their events, while many more submit- event. Kids in Need (www.kidsinneed.net) is a national organi- ted their events for CEI points. Several held more than one zation with a distribution center in the Washington D.C. area blood drive throughout the year, while others teamed up or providing school supplies to teachers and schools in need. Just held a friendly competition with Alpha Kappa Psi. Let’s keep in time for a new school year, I can’t think of a more deserving up the momentum! The date for our next blood drive is organization for Deltasigs to aid. September 1, 2009 thru April 30, 2010. Start planning today! Finally, I attended the Gulf South Regional Initiation in The new Provincial Initiative service events have also April and I couldn’t help but notice that “service” was men- become popular with chapters participating at LEAD events, or tioned throughout the Ritual… service to our brothers, to our on their own throughout the semester. With the new Fraternity, to our community. If you did not see the two-page Community Service Center web page going live in 2008 Make A Difference Day spread in the March ’09 issue of The (www.dspnet.org/site/about_us/CommunityService.asp), up-to- DELTASIG, I suggest you check it out. The articles and pictures date information has been provided to assist you with plan- published were just a handful of those received. Did you notice ning your events, as well as answering any questions. the long list of chapters who participated and submitted their A national survey was sent to every chapter VP-CS and event information? This really made me proud…proud of our alumni president last fall. Results can be found on the service to the communities and proud to be a Deltasig! L

28 JULY 2009/THE DELTASIG OF DELTA SIGMA PI the Community Grand Chapter Congress Community Service Event School supply donations for Kids in Need Foundation Drop-off dates August 12–14, 2009, at Congress Did you know? A wish list of needed supplies: L 13 million children live below the poverty line No. 2 pencils L Pens (black, blue, red) Most teachers spend $500–$1,000 per year to purchase Crayons (24 count) supplies for their students and classrooms Markers (washable) Large erasers The Kids in Need Foundation Pencil sharpeners L Has distributed nearly $300 million in school supplies to Pencil cases (zippered) low-income schools free of charge Wide-ruled paper (3-hole) Construction paper L Serves 1.5 million students and 100,000 teachers annually Spiral notebooks L Has awarded $1 million in grants to teachers 2-pocket folders Highlighters Just in time for the new school year, Delta Sigma Pi is part- Protractor www.kidsinneed.net nering with Kids in Need Foundation for a school supplies Pocket dictionary drive (grades kindergarten through 8) during Grand Chapter Colored pencils Congress. The supplies will be taken to the local distribution Scissors (pointed tip) center in Washington, D.C. where they will be dispersed to Rulers local schools. Look for the Community Service table to drop off Glue and glue sticks Facial tissue supplies or cash. Visit www.dspnet.org (Congress) for more Calculators (solar) details. Cash! Questions? Contact National Community Service Chair Tracey Florio Moss ([email protected]).

JULY 2009/THE DELTASIG OF DELTA SIGMA PI 29 Recession: Spinning Straw Into Gold

by David J. Dempsey, JD © 2009 Neon Zebra, LLC, www.neon-zebra.com

“You can have brilliant ideas, Every time you speak, it is imperative sentation. Here are a couple: that you know exactly what you want to G Problem and Solution: Present the but if you can’t get them across, your accomplish—where you want to end problem, then follow up with a brains won’t get you anywhere.” up—and clearly articulate that from the solution. outset. You should always be able to G Number and Group Points: Keep – Lee Iacocca state in one concise sentence: “My pur- your listeners focused by telling them pose in speaking is ______.” how many points you will be making. n today’s turbulent economy, the Decide on Content Create a roadmap, just like you competition is fierce for the atten- would for your road trip from Atlanta to Brainstorm for ideas on what to I tion of your clients, potential clients, Miami. It is imperative that the opening include in your presentation. For now, shareholders, board members, and busi- section of your presentation provides don’t censor yourself. Capture the ideas ness associates. They are juggling tight your listeners with a clear understand- in writing, because brilliant insights schedules; crushing personal and pro- ing of what they should expect during tend to evaporate into the atmosphere, fessional demands on their time; dis- the presentation journey. Outline it for and can be infuriatingly difficult to recall couraging news and headlines; shrink- your listeners. when you’re under a deadline. ing bottom lines; and employee layoffs. To determine what to include in the So how do you go about crafting Open with a Hook final presentation, decide on your “must powerful, inspirational business mes- be made” points. Specifically what does Give your audience a reason to listen sages in the middle of a recession, the your audience need to know at the end as soon as you begin.You have only sec- types of messages that have the poten- of your presentation? onds to prove yourself worthy of your tial to inspire your audiences to rise listeners’ attention. There is no substi- above the ordinary during extraordinary tute for a dynamic, well-written opening times? The following seven presentation Organize that has been practiced and polished to principles should guide you to build the Now organize your “must be made” perfection. Here are two proven open- kinds of presentations that will help you points in a way that makes it easy for ings: spin the current economic straw into the audience to follow along. There are A Shocking Statement: An arrest- presentation gold. many ways to logically organize a pre- ing or intriguing statement that relates Know Your Purpose David J. Dempsey, JD is the president and CEO of Neon Zebra, an Atlanta- To begin, know the end. Starting based presentation skills consulting and coaching company that empowers your presentation journey is like starting business executives and lawyers around the globe to truly stand out and be a road trip.You have to know where you heard whenever they speak. He is the author of two critically acclaimed pre- want to end up before you can decide sentation skills books, Better to BEST: How to Speak for Extraordinary Results . how to get there. If you are traveling . . Every Time! (Miranda Publishing, 2006), and Legally Speaking: 40 Powerful from Atlanta to Miami, you’ll take a far Presentation Principles Lawyers Need to Know (Kaplan Publishing, 2009). For different route than if your final destina- more information on David J. Dempsey and Neon Zebra, go to www.neon- tion is Boise, Idaho. zebra.com, or email David at [email protected].

30 JULY 2009/THE DELTASIG OF DELTA SIGMA PI to your topic will snap the audience members to attention. A Question: Ask a question and pause as if you genuinely want the audi- ence members to ponder it, and you will immediately engage your listeners. Deliver the Details To make your presentation powerful and engaging, flesh it out by using tools like quotations and brief stories. Make your stories and examples rich with spe- cific details. Give your audience every reason to stay connected with your message. Close with a Bang How important is the closing? Crucial, because most audiences will remember what you said first in the speech, followed by what you said last, and, if you are really lucky, they might recall something that you sandwiched in the middle. That’s why bringing every part of your presentation to life with rich and colorful details is so important. Here are some ideas for compelling closings: A Challenge: If you want audience members to take action, you have to ask.The closing is the time to ask. Emphasizing an Earlier Point: Conclude by answering a question you asked earlier in the presentation, or by repeating a quotation, statement, or observation. Know exactly what you will say, and say it with absolute confidence. Your closing is your final opportunity to make a lasting impression with your audience, so capitalize on it. Practice Speaking is a learned skill, and as with any learned skill (tennis, hop- scotch, tiddlywinks), the truly dramatic “Know exactly what you will say, and say it with absolute confidence.” improvements result from practice. All these tips will help you to look and any detail. The advantages gained by tinguish themselves in a crowded mar- sound brilliant whenever you speak—if cultivating speaking excellence—every ketplace. And that kind of competitive you practice them. There is no substitute day, every presentation, every time—far advantage will propel anyone to the for preparation. surpass the extra work it entails. Leaders front of the thundering herd of Today’s economy is challenging. who can motivate and persuade with mediocre speakers—in bad times and Business leaders cannot take for granted power, passion, and conviction, will dis- good! L

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Adelphi University, in Garden City, N.Y. (on Long Island), Maull, Provincial Professional Development Committee Chair first became the home to Kappa Rho Chapter on March 27, Liz Calloway, and chapter members from Boston. 1982. After a period of closure since 1995, a colony was formed During the colony process, the students completed several in April 2007 with support from Assistant Dean Brian service projects and fundraisers for the Invisible Children’s Rothschild to reactivate the chapter which culminated with Fund, Meals on Wheels for the elderly, and Operation Smile ceremonies on March 28. Two faculty members joined 44 stu- for children and infants with cleft lips. Their professional pro- dents in the initiation ceremonies and became the reactivation grams included workshops on dining etiquette, Dress for founders. Several Deltasigs were already among the faculty. Success, and resumes and interviewing, along with speakers Kappa Rho Chapter initiated 284 students and faculty mem- on finance, leadership, and human resources. Among their bers between 1982 and 1995. social program of bowling and pool was also hosting alumni The initiation was led by Northeastern PVP Onuka Ibe and on Founders’Day with Jim and Julia Jacobs (son and daughter- Eastern RVP Tom Calloway, assisted by student members from in-law of Deltasig founder Harold Valentine Jacobs) and a net- New York, St. Peter’s, and area alumni officers. Following the working lunch at Goldman Sachs. Students also traveled to initiation, a reactivation banquet was held at Villa Umberto LEAD events in Birmingham and Boston. Banquet Hall with Brother Calloway serving as Master of Adelphi was founded in 1896 as the first institution of high- Ceremonies. In addition to the charter being presented by er learning on Long Island. The first classes were held in Brother Ibe, additional fraternal presentations were made by Brooklyn at a prep school that still exists today. For three Vice President-Organizational Development Mark decades following 1912, the college served only women and Chiacchiari, Leadership Foundation Trustee Emeritus Nick was among the largest college units of the U.S. Cadet Nurse Steinkrauss, and Educational & Leadership Consultant Corps. The college moved to its current Garden City location in Andrew Ochoa. 1929 and now enrolls over 8,300 students, of which over 500 The colony was pledged by Golden Council member are undergraduate business students and 300 enrolled in the Wendy Eilers and District Director Shreema Sanghvi. Other MBA program. national guests in attendance included Golden Council mem- Welcome back Kappa Rho Chapter! L bers Doug Spy, Kathy Lazo-Thompson, Paul Carpinella, Louis

JULY 2009/THE DELTASIG OF DELTA SIGMA PI 33 www.dspnet.org StayStay ConnectedConnected withwith thethe FraternityFraternity Whether your purpose is for social interaction or professional networking, there are now several ways—all free of charge—to keep in touch with brothers from across the country.

www.dspnet.org/ Facebook More than 13,000 Deltasigs are currently using Deltasig inCircle and now the Deltasig inCircle Facebook application is available.This application allows you to receive Deltasig inCircle exclusive announcements, update profile information, and browse career and networking opportunities without leaving Facebook.The link to add this application to your Facebook profile can be found on your Deltasig inCircle home page. We encourage all brothers to sign up for Deltasig inCircle today and add the application to your existing Facebook account! Similar to other social networking sites, Deltasig inCircle is a great, free networking and professional tool, but it is exclusively for our members. An official Delta Sigma Pi fan page was created on Facebook in mid-May and within two weeks had over 1,000 fans! The fan page is administered by the Central Office staff. It will be utilized to announce upcoming events and interesting facts about the Fraternity. The fan page includes the Delta Sigma Pi Centennial video and photo albums featuring past and present staff photos, pictures of the Central Office including renovation photos, The DELTASIG magazine covers and other items of interest. Visit www.dspnet.org to link to Deltasig inCircle and the Delta Sigma Pi fan page.

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JULY 2009/THE DELTASIG OF DELTA SIGMA PI 35 Water Cooler

Welcome Cindy Rathburn, Elizabeth Runyon and Crystal Simmons to the 2009 Calendar of Events: Central Office Staff! August 9–10 Cindy Rathburn joined us March 3 and serves Board of Directors Meeting as a member services coordinator. She previous- August 11 ly worked for 18 years at Beta Theta Pi Fraternity Leadership Foundation Meeting as coordinator of membership services. Cindy August 12–16 lives in Liberty, Ind., with her husband, Lowell. 47th Grand Chapter Congress-Washington D.C. Cindy and Lowell have three children and one (Arlington,VA) granddaughter. In her spare time, Cindy enjoys September 25–27 being a grandmother and spending time in the Board of Directors Meeting-Oxford outdoors, especially camping. Post GCC Leadership Retreat-Oxford Cindy Rathburn October 17 Elizabeth Runyon joined the staff May 18 and St Louis LEAD School serves as communications coordinator. October 24 Elizabeth lives in Oxford with her husband Pittsburgh LEAD School Randy, a professor at Miami-Ohio. They are par- October 31 ents to Zeke and Augusta, both in college. Lexington (KY) LEAD School Elizabeth previously worked in the public rela- Omaha LEAD School tions office at Miami-Ohio. She’s also served as November 7 editor for the magazine of Phi Kappa Tau and Founders’Day publications director for the Cincinnati Newport Beach (CA) LEAD School Symphony Orchestra. Elizabeth Runyon 2010 Calendar of Events: Crystal Simmons joined us June 1 and serves January 22–24 as an educational and leadership consultant. She Board of Directors Meeting-Louisville, KY previously lived in Albuquerque. Crystal graduat- February 5–7 ed in May from New Mexico with a BBA from the Northeastern LEAD Provincial Conference Anderson School of Management—she held the & Council Meeting-Annapolis, MD office of president and vice president-chapter February 12–14 operations in her chapter. She previously worked North Central LEAD Provincial Conference as a billing analyst with Science Applications & Council Meeting-Chicago/Lombard, IL International Corporation. She enjoys traveling, February 14 Leadership Foundation Meeting-Chicago, IL Crystal Simmons reading and the outdoors. February 19–21 Southern LEAD Provincial Conference Farewell Central Office Staffers & Council Meeting-Charlotte, NC Stacy Donahoe and Andrew Ochoa! February 26–March 1 Western LEAD Provincial Conference Assistant Director of Communications Stacy & Council Meeting-El Paso,TX Donahoe and Educational and Leadership March 5–7 Consultant Andrew Ochoa both left staff May South Central LEAD Provincial Conference 1. Stacy, an employee since March ’02, married & Council Meeting-Dallas/Westlake,TX Golden Council member Visit www.dspnet.org for a complete listing of events. Shawn Heyderhoff on May 22 and moved to Anderson, S.C. Andrew, on staff since January ’09, moved to the Support Stacy Donahoe Dallas/Fort Worth area, our Affinity where he’s hoping to start his own business. Partners We thank them both for their years of we’re adding new ones constantly! For a service and wish them luck in their complete list of services and partners, visit Andrew Ochoa future endeavors! www.dspnet.org (Partner/Discounts).

36 JULY 2009/THE DELTASIG OF DELTA SIGMA PI Central Office Renovation Review Bam! Bam! BOOOOM!!! Things are changing for Delta Sigma Pi in Oxford!

he long-awaited Central Office renovation efforts are underway. T The Architectural Group and CR & R construction, along with many sub- contractors and the full cooperation of Deltasig staffers, have united to bring our facilities into the modern era. Since the main building was constructed in the mid-1950s, there is a long way to go toward “modern”in some areas! The primary impetus for this project was to provide accessibility to members, guests, vendors and others through addition of ramps, an elevator and new/remodeled restrooms. Investigation into those areas and costs led your Board of Directors to examine further opportunities for enhancement of the building. The resulting discussions led to the following, and other, planned improvements: G An enclosed and temperature reg- ulated “server room”to house our com- New water, gas, power, phone and internet lines into the building will all be underground. puter equipment is being created.“Wire The nature of the brick and plaster construction management” and controlling server in the ’50s forced any “new” wiring and pipes to noise and heat have been an issue as we be hung from the back of the building. All that have moved into the internet era. will now be protected and out of sight. (continued on page 38)

JULY 2009/THE DELTASIG OF DELTA SIGMA PI 37 G Multiple data (and phone) outlets will be installed in most rooms and offices including the renovated “Board room”where volunteer and staff training (and vendor presentations) takes place. All computer wiring will be upgraded to “Cat 6.” G Basement areas will be insulated and sport new wall and ceiling finishes—allowing wiring and pipes to be “covered”for the first time. This signif- icant improvement moves us from “1950s basement”to “2010 office”quality. G New heating and air conditioning units will be added in the attic to allow for more efficient distribution and com- fort. G Drainage of runoff water will be better routed and contained to curtail a ABOVE: The hedge along Campus Avenue, which has suffered in recent years, was removed to allow for a low masonry long term problem of parking lot “pool- wall and iron fence. BELOW: Two men and a Bobcat cleared the hedge and rear honeysuckle bushes in a half day. ing”and dangerous ice. G Some offices and hallways will be revamped to allow for better interaction and “flow”of guests and workers. G Adjustable, movable, strong sup- ply room shelving has been purchased to better utilize available space and allow for future flexibility. G Additional display areas and cabi- netry will be installed to enhance archiving. We have added a lot of history since 1956! G A new courtyard and landscaping will be added featuring engraved bricks in honor and recognition of brothers and friends (see back cover). Over time, we hope that all chapters and many more brothers will join in this effort to Correcting a long term drainage, water purchase bricks. Since the Central Office pooling and ice problem is a significant is owned by the Fraternity and not the part of the project. This piping and catch Leadership Foundation, purchasing a basin are on the north, looking west. brick does not provide an income tax deduction; thus, these supportive pur- chases are all the more meaningful and appreciated! G An attractive low masonry wall and fence along Campus Avenue will replace existing hedges. This will sepa- The old basement kitchen area was rate us from Miami students on….“late removed to make way for the elevator nights strolls” (from the bars) and will entrance. Challenges with handling delivery also proudly set Delta Sigma Pi apart, of heavy printed materials, regalia trunks and supplies will be tremendously aided invoking the proper image of our 100 by the improvements. years of success.

38 JULY 2009/THE DELTASIG OF DELTA SIGMA PI On June 4 a cement truck pulled up to pour concrete into forms for the new addition foundation behind the Central Office.

Old, very worn concrete steps were removed on the west and north. The west set (here) will be replaced; the north is where the elevator addition will be added. At the back of the office, looking west, workers smooth the top of the cement in the forms. Photos of the renovation are added frequently, visit www.dspnet.org to check out the continuing progress!

Once the steps are loosened by workmen, heavy equipment does the heavy lifting.

This project is the culmination of years of fraternal success and progress—based on the hard work and This area, looking east, will be the elevator addition, ramp and courtyard. input of countless brothers. The Fraternity is in a position to make these improvements at this troubled economic time because of strong conservative management over the years. In fact, tremendous discounts were secured in practically all cost areas because of the challenges faced in the construction industry. Now is an excellent time to build if you have the resources! That said, the costs of progress are substantial and your continued support of the Fraternity and Leadership Foundation are integral to our continu- ing success. L

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Please JOIN THESE Brothers and Friends of Delta Sigma Pi who “Clicked the Brick”! Additional brick orders for the newly renovated Central Office courtyard are being accepted at current pricing through Congress (August 16). Please buy a brick! Help us Build the Brotherhood! (Please note: Brick purchases are not tax deductible.)

Individuals (8x8) GEICO (4) Tracey Florio Cristina Solis Epsilon Chi Ann Ambler North Central Province Vicki Frantz Sara Somerset Epsilon Theta Adrian Avalos Northeastern Province Courtney Fujara Karen Stebelski Epsilon Xi Jeff & Joelle Berlat Phi Delta Theta Fraternity Jeff & Amy Gallentine William Stebelski Gamma Theta Robert Busse St. Louis Alumni Harry Gamble Eddie Stephens (2) Green Country Alumni S. Richardson Carpenter South Central Province Rich Garber Richard Steinkrauss Hilton Hotels Courtney Estelow Southern Province Darrell Gilmore A. Marvin & Shirley Strait Indianapolis Alumni Dean & Heather Space City Alumni Karin Grant James F. Sulzby III Iota Phi Ferguson Western Province Christina Hansen Jenna Sympson Iota Tim Gover Dara Henry Diane Thibault Kansas City Alumni Individuals (4x8) Shanda Gray Kevin Hitchcock Jeanna Tipton Kappa Nu Scott Anderson Charles Hazday Marcial Hoyos (2) Brandon & Mollie Trease Kent State University Randy Hultz Anonymous Friend of DSP Michael Iwashita Heather Troyer Lambda William & Janet Kinsella Tim Augustine Kelly Jasion Phil Turnquist Lambda Chi Kathy Jahnke Adrian Avalos Ruth Sieber Johnson Mike Walsh Lambda Omicron Greg & Katie Koch Barbara Balcita Stacy Jordan John Watton Lambda Phi Norm & Kim Kromberg Michael Banks Crystal Justice James "Duckie" Webb Mecca Specialties Inc. The Mocella Family Diane Barriga Aimee King Frank E. Wrenick MJ Insurance Tracey Florio Moss The Bjelan Family Peter LaCava Makinzy Yeates Nu Tau Mark & Claire Roberts Michael Brenan William Leonard Kevin Zachman Paust Printers Bill Schilling Patrick Bridges Elizabeth Losik Philadelphia Alumni Vince & Sandy Amy Briggs Erinn Lott (2) Chapters and Pi Rho Shoemaker Friends (4x8) Jeff & Judith Briggs Michelle Mahoney PPC Communications Mitch & Velvet Simmons Alpha Delta Chuck Brown Jerilyn Martinez Robinson Ruth Sparks Alpha Epsilon Communications Lisa Brown Joe Mayne Byron Strange Alpha Upsilon Theta Sigma Russ & Sally Brown Michael Mazur Mike Tillar Baltimore Alumni Theta Upsilon Hillary Burkett Janet Morgan Philip Turnquist Beta Theta Pi Fraternity Tornado Alley Alumni Tom & Liz Calloway Glen Panchisin Joe & Kim Ward Beta Upsilon University at Albany Paul & Hillary Carpinella Chelsea Pesce James & Derry Webb Boston Alumni Upsilon Cheryl Campbell Corey Polton (3) Central Virginia Alumni Chapters and Mark & Michelle Gary Perez Friends (8x8) Chiacchiari David Ross To purchase your brick today, go The Architectural Group J. Dean Craig Tracey Schebera to www.dspnet.org and “Click the CR&R Inc. Marilyn Elder Darren & Corie Schilberg Brick”on the homepage. Delta Zeta Sorority Jodi Schoh Alan & Lois Elkin Questions? Call 513-523-1907 Eta Psi Jim & Rochelle Siegrist Eric Ellis (4) x234 or email [email protected]. Family