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Kenneth A. File, Foundation President 888-383-1858 | [email protected] www.deltfoundation.org CONTENTS THE RAINBOW | VOLUME 135, NO. 1 | WINTER 2011 28 Cover Story Think Green Meet 50th International President Alan Brackett

6 Fraternity Headlines Insert topics he Expansions planned Three colonies formed during fall semester FIT receives charter re Alumni Award named for Rosario Palmieri PERIODICAL STATEMENT The Rainbow (ISSN 1532-5334) is published North Dakota holds 23rd annual haunted house twice annually for $10 per year by Delta Tau Delta Fraternity at 10000 Allisonville Road, Fishers, Indiana 46038-2008; Telephone 1-800- MAGAZINE MISSION DELTSXL; http://www.delts.org. Periodical 10 Fraternity Annual Report Inform members of the events, postage paid at Fishers, Indiana and at activities and concerns of inter- additional mailing offices. POSTMASTER: Send Insert topics A review of Delta Tau Delta’s 2009-10 school year address changes to Delta Tau Delta Fraternity, re est to members of the Fraternity. 10000 Allisonville Road, Fishers, Indiana Attract and involve members of 46038-2008. Canada Pub Agree #40830557. 16 Alumni in the News the Fraternity via appropriate Canada return to: Station A, P.O. Box 54, coverage, information and opin- Windsor, ON N9A 6J5 [email protected] Insert topi ion stories. STATEMENT OF OWNERSHIP Educate present and potential 1. Publication Title –THE RAINBOW; 2. 19 Delts in Entertainment members on pertinent issues, Publication No.–1532-5334; 3. Filing Date– Sept. 25, 2008; 4. Issue Frequency–Biannual; Insert top persons, events and ideas so 5. No. of Issues Published Annually –two; 6. ics he that members may be aware of Annual Subscription Price–$10.00; 7. and appreciate their heritage as Publication Mailing Address–Delta Tau Delta Delts. Fraternity, 10000 Allisonville Road, Fishers, IN 20 Books by Brothers Serve as an instrument of public 46038; 8. Publisher’s Headquarters Mailing Insert ic Address–same; 9. Publisher–same; Editor and relations for the Fraternity by Managing Editor–Brook A. Pritchett, same; 10. presenting an image of the Fra- Owner–Delta Tau Delta Fraternity, same; 11. ternity commensurate with its Known Bondholders, Mortgagees, Other Security Holders–none; 12. The purpose, 22 Delt Sportlight quality and stature. function and nonprofit status of this organization Insert to Entertain readers with its infor- and the exempt status for federal income tax mation and quality writing and purposes has not changed during preceding 12 pics here months; 13. Publication Title–THE RAINBOW; editing, so that it is a pleasure to 14. Issue Date for Circulation Data –January 26 Chapter Eternal read and share with others. 2011; 15. Extent and Nature of Circulation of Copies: A. Total No. of Copies (net press run) – Insert to HOW TO CONTACT 77,529/77,340; B. Paid and/or Requested Circulation: 1. Paid/Requested Outside–County Contact The Rainbow staff via e-mail Mail Subscriptions State on Form 3541 (US at [email protected] or by calling copies)–76,337/77,040; 2. Paid In-County 32 The Delt Creed: Lifelong Learning 317-284-0203. Subscriptions –0/0; 2. Sales Through Dealers and Carriers, Street Vendors, Counter Sales and Other Non-USPS Paid Circulation –0/0; 4. Other SUBMISSIONS Classes Mailed Through the USPS –0/0; C. Total Letters to the editor, chapter reports, Paid and/or Requested Circulation – alumni notes, alumni chapter re- 76,337/77,040; D. Free Distribution by Mail 36 Stories from The Road (samples, complimentary, and other free): 1. ports, news stories, photographs, Outside-County as Stated on Form 3541 (US Insert t manuscripts, subscriptions and comps) –0/0; 2. In-County as Stated on Form o death notices for publication should 3541 –0/0; 3. Other Classed Mailed Through the be sent to Brook Pritchett, Director USPS –0/0; E. Free Distribution Outside the Mail (carriers or other means) –0/0; F. Total Free 40 The Men of Delta Tau Delta of Communications, 10000 Distribution –0/0; G. Total Distribution – 40 Terry Hunsucker (Ball State University, 1972) Allisonville Road, Fishers, IN 76,337/77,040; H. Copies Not Distributed 46038-2008. –1,192/300; I. Total –77,529/77,340; J. Percent 41 Mike Marian (Wittenberg University, 2011) Paid and/or Requested Circulation –98%/99%; 16. This Statement of Ownership will be printed 42 Captain Tim Nelson (University of California-Riverside, 2005) ADDRESS CHANGES in the Winter 2011 issue of this publication. I 44 Gary Richardson (Florida Atlantic University, 2012) Visit www.delts.org/info or call certify that the statements made by me above 45 Taylor Pyle (Miami University, 2011) 317-284-0203. Mail address are correct and complete–Brook A. Pritchett, Director of Communications. 46 Art La Flamme (University of San Diego, 1991) changes to 10000 Allisonville Road, Fishers, IN 46038-2008. 44 Headlines of the Past www.delts.org LETTER FROM THE INTERNATIONAL PRESIDENT Why I Wear the Curtis Badge

One of the privileges of serving as president is being allowed to wear the Curtis Badge, a gift to James B. Curtis (Butler University, 1880) our 11th president, who served in this office longer than any other man (1907– 1919). The badge is encircled with diamonds, and was a gift from the Delta Tau Delta Club in New York City, where Curtis practiced law.

There is folklore that accompanies this treasure. Brother Tom Clark (University of Texas, 1922), our 28th president, never wore it; he kept it in the vault at the United States Supreme Court where he served as an associate justice. Brother Don Kress (Lafayette College, 1958), our 37th president, was carrying it in his briefcase on the streets of New York when he was mugged. He chased down his attacker in order to get it back. Several of the men who preceded me have shared that they put it in a safety deposit box or tucked it in a drawer during their years of service for fear of losing it.

Not me. For one thing, it’s a great looking badge. But more importantly, when I wear it, almost everyone asks about it. It gives me the opportunity to tell people that I’m a Delt, as I’ve been for the past 32 years. I have always had a great deal of pride in being part of our Fraternity, and wearing the badge shows my commitment to lifelong allegiance, service, loyalty and love for Delta Tau Delta.

Brother Curtis had several notable achievements during his tenure. Despite the impact of World War I, undergraduate membership doubled. He focused on scholastic achievement and established the Central Of- fice, adopting for its name the moniker of the New York City telephone exchange.

During my next two years, we will work to increase our recent growth both in number of chapters and undergraduate men, which is the highest in at least 20 years. We will continue to focus on the importance of scholarship. In this economic climate, with meaningful career opportunities increasingly limited, our men need to be outstanding scholars to compete in the global marketplace. Our Strategic Plan is centered on fos- tering learning both on campus and beyond, supporting the lifelong pursuit of knowledge.

Our alumni must remain committed to our undergraduate men. We have seen, time and again, that the mature presence of alumni is a significant factor in their success. When a chapter fails, almost always there is an absence of alumni on the ground. We all have careers, families and other commitments in our lives, but I know that the Fraternity has enriched my life in many ways, and we all swore an oath to give back. There are so many ways to serve our brotherhood, and we all should do our part in helping to create better men.

And while you’re at it, take a look through that old drawer and find your badge—and wear it. Alan Brackett International President

4 | THE RAINBOW WINTER 2011 The Rainbow PUBLISHER Living the Ritual James B. Russell EDITOR Recently, the men of Beta Upsilon at the University of Illinois at Urbana- Brook Pritchett

CONTRIBUTOR Champaign were charged with a risk management violation by the Fra- Joseph “Jay” Langhammer

CONTRIBUTOR AND COPY EDITOR ternity. Many times, bad decisions made by a few can result in the Laura Douthitt punishment of many. Below, Beta Upsilon President Andrew Rohan talks International Officers Alan G. Brackett President Travis O. Rockey Vice President and Ritualist about the experience at his chapter and how poor decision making can Jody B. Danneman Second Vice President James W. Garboden Treasurer Steven A. Paquette Secretary change the course of a chapter’s goals. Scott A. Heydt Director of Academic Affairs Laurence M. Altenburg, II Eastern Division president Bruce L. Peterson Northern Division president Rosario A. Palmieri Southern Division president Dear Men of Delta Tau Delta: them and the Fraternity that should Jack M. Myles Western Pacific Division president never be tarnished. However, a very Robert L. Marwill Western Plains Division president Delta Tau Delta offers all of us an opportunity for success that can be easy way to damage that bond is by Central Office applied to every aspect of life. It is up active members’ poor decisionmak- DIRECTORS to us to use this opportunity as a new ing. Instances of damaging physical Jim Russell Executive Vice President Alan Selking Director of Business Affairs member, active member and alum- structure of our house, damaging re- Brett Benson Director of Alumni Affairs nus of the Fraternity to better our- lationships with other Fraternity Jack Kreman Director of Chapter Services Andy Longo Director of Residential Life selves and those around us. This is a brothers and not concentrating on Brook Pritchett Director of Communications lot easier said than done. academics have occurred many times Ellen Shertzer Director of Leadership Development during my young life as a Delt. David Sirey Director of Growth As the president of Beta Upsilon at the University of Illinois at Urbana- We will always be learners, and ADMINISTRATION Champaign, I can say that we have learners make mistakes, however, we Laura Douthitt Administrative Assistant/DTAA Administrator need to realize that we are teachers as Vicky Halsey Executive Assistant not done our best to provide a posi- Candice McQuitty Accounts Receivable tive and productive environment that well. These non-productive decisions Veronica McSorley Administrative Assistant for Expansion do not teach anything to the pledge Lesa Purcell Administrative Manager our potential allows. We have a chap- Theresa Robinson Administrative Assistant ter of 176 men, we consistently rank class and they will only cause new Kathy Sargent Administrative Assistant for Member Records members seeking active membership Wendy Weeks Accounting Manager academically in the top 10 among fraternities on campus, we are competi- to continue with this lifestyle. Recent 2010-11 CHAPTER CONSULTANTS events during our pledgeship this fall Jake Johnson tive in intramurals and we produce a Dan Kuenzi very strong financial budget. How- have made us realize that we are fail- Tym Lock ing ourselves and not representing Eric Luke ever, these accomplishments do not Matt Muñoz mean anything when poor internal Delta Tau Delta as well as we should. Doug Russell Shane Vaughn decisions are made to pull us away We are ready to work to discover Kyle Yarawsky from lives of excellence. our full potential as a chapter. The tal- Educational Foundation A poor decision that is made by ents and potential of every member EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION BOARD CHAIRMAN chapter officers or by any member of of Beta Upsilon are far too high to be Robert F. Charles, Jr. the chapter can lead to further in- content with mediocrity. It is time EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION BOARD LIFE DIRECTORS stances of negativity. This can happen that we stop spinning our wheels and Charles E. Bancroft Richards D. Barger make advancements to put ourselves John A. Brock Edwin L. Heminger in every part of the chapter. If a poor David L. Nagel Carter Wilmot decision is made by a member during in a place to succeed. Members of Beta Upsilon have made mistakes as EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION BOARD DIRECTORS recruitment to bring down the chap- W. Marston Becker Murray M. Blackwelder ter’s image, some potential new mem- actives, but we, as brothers, have al- Alan G. Brackett Dennis A. Brawford ready begun putting plans in effect to Thomas F. Calhoon, II Jody B. Danneman bers will instantly turn their heads F. Russell Douglass, Jr. Daniel L. Earley away. At the time, we do not know become proactive. A lot of past faults James W. Garboden John W. Gleeson have not been handled in a way to Kent R. Hance Scott A. Heydt who those men are. They could be David B. Hughes O. K. Johnson, Jr. great leaders who will take their tal- create learning experiences from Kenneth J. Kies Donald G. Kress them. We have another opportunity Steven A. Paquette Travis O. Rockey ents somewhere else because of one Nelson Severinghaus Keith J. Steiner poor decision. This has happened to to do just that and we cannot let Delta Norval B. Stephens, Jr. E. Peter Urbanowicz, Jr. Tau Delta down. We ask for encour- Jidge Verity our chapter since I pledged, became an active member and even during agement from our fellow brothers as EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION STAFF my term as president. we strive to make positive changes Ken File President Maurie Phelan Chief Administrative Officer within our chapter. Brieanna Quinn Annual Fund Director Poor decisions made by active Carla Parent Executive Assistant members during the eight-week new Fraternally, Cathy Owens Gift Administrator Andrew Rohan Carla Bullman Administrative Assistant member program can be equally Pam Reidy Accountant detrimental. Once the pledge class is University of Illinois, 2012 formed, a bond is made between

THE RAINBOW WINTER 2011 | 5 FRATERNITY HEADLINES Fall Delts plan expansion sites for spring 2011 North Dakota State University Over five weeks, Fraternity staff will conduct expansion awareness interviews with potential new members. The first expansion of the semester, North In mid-April, the Fraternity will induct the wrap-up Dakota State is one of three first-time colonizations Founding Fathers of University of Wisconsin-Eau this spring. Claire Crescent Colony. Babson College Following interviews during the 2009-10 school University Fast Facts: year, the local IFC voted to bring Delta Tau Delta on On Sept. 12, Delta Tau U.S. News Ranking: Tier 1 campus. Delta colonized an interest Undergraduates: 10,400 group of 34 men at Babson Col- Beginning in January, Delt recruiters will reside Other fraternities on campus: FIJI and Delta Sigma lege in Babson Park, Mass. The in Fargo, N.D. for a five-week period. During that Phi men have an average GPA of time, recruiters will be presenting to campus organ- 3.2 which puts them second out izations to increase awareness and solicit referrals. Grand Valley State University of four fraternities on campus. The recruiters will also facilitate rounds of inter- This is the first time Delta Tau views with potential new members. Delta Tau Delta will be expanding to Grand Val- Delta has colonized at the U.S. Following these interviews, the Fraternity will ley State University as part of the university’s multi- News Tier 1 private college with select new members of the North Dakota State Cres- year program to grow the Greek community. 3,400 undergraduate students. cent Colony to found the new colony. Starting in mid-February, Fraternity staff will Delta Tau Delta joins Alpha Ep- University Fast Facts: arrive in Grand Rapids, Mich. for the expansion at silon Pi, Sigma Phi Epsilon and U.S. News Ranking: Tier 1 GVSU. Fraternity staff will be present on campus for Theta Chi in the the Greek com- Undergraduates: 11,700 a five-week period. They will present to campus or- munity. The group was char- Other fraternities on campus: Alpha Tau Omega, ganizations and university faculty to increase tered Dec. 4 as the Iota Sigma Chi, Sigma Alpha Epsilon and eight others awareness and solicit referrals. Omicron Chapter. Fraternity staff will interview potential new members and select the Founding Fathers of the Clemson University University of Wisconsin-Eau budding colony. After a five year hiatus, Claire University Fast Facts: Delta Tau Delta returns to Clem- U.S. News Ranking: Tier 1 son University. Theta Mu Cres- After a series of interviews with campus staff Undergraduates: 20,800 cent Colony was recolonized on and IFC officers in spring 2010, UW-EC has part- Other fraternities on campus: Sigma Pi, Sigma Phi Sept. 24. The colony boasts 51 nered with Delta Tau Delta to start a new chapter. Epsilon, Theta Chi and four other fraternities Founding Fathers with a colony Fraternity staff will arrive on campus in late GPA of 3.32, making it top March to begin the recruitment process. among fraternities in academic standing. Theta Mu Chapter was originally founded in 1994 and has initiated 94 members. New IRS rules affect chapters Clemson is a U.S. News Tier 1 private SEC school with 15,000 By Trevor Mathwick, Gamma Rho Chapter Treasurer undergraduate students. Gamma Rho Chapter at the University of Ore- The Form 990 that Gamma Rho filed for the gon was shocked recently when we received in ex- IRS was a detailed record of each dollar received University of Delaware cess of $20,000 in fines from the IRS for failing to file and each dollar spent. The process started at the Delta Upsilon Crescent tax returns for the last three years. You might ask, local bank branch where the request was made for a Colony was recolonized after a “Taxes? I thought fraternities were non-profit or- record of all the checks written since 2005 which 17-year absence from campus. ganizations that don’t pay taxes?” was provided for a small fee. On Nov. 9, 49 Founding Fathers In truth we are non-profits, but according to From there Gamma Rho began to compile an became the newest fraternity on new laws enacted in 2007, non-profits have to file a Excel spreadsheet of each check that had been writ- the University of Delaware’s version of Form 990 annually. This means that all ten in the past four years. The spreadsheet, once campus with an average GPA of Delt chapters should be filing a tax return every completed, extended over 1,300 lines. In addition to 3.4. Delta Upsilon Chapter was year. the expenses, a list of deposits was also made and originally founded in 1948 and Luckily for us, one of our alumni is a local ac- the two lists were then compared to make sure they has initiated 775 members. UD countant and he was able to help us with the were error-free. is a U.S. News Tier 1 public process, but it took a long time. We had to file four We then gave the spreadsheet to our alumnus university with 15,700 under- returns for each year we had missed since 2007. accountant. He ran the data through tax software at graduate students and 19 other After filing, the IRS sent us fines in the amount of his firm and printed the tax forms for us. The final fraternities. $20 per day per return which ended up equaling step was to compile everything and send it to the more than $20,000. If not for a letter that our alumni IRS with a letter that explained our situation and in- wrote the IRS asking for relief from the penalties, we cluded a request for relief from the penalties. Get involved today! would probably be in severe debt at this point. The process was long and tedious, but as we Thankfully, the IRS removed the penalties after learned, it can be overcome. This challenge gave us If you would like to serve as receiving the letter but it was a complicated process great insights into the financial history of our chap- an alumni volunteer for any of that took a lot of effort. Unfortunately, many chapter and helped to inform us about the budgeting the planned expansion sites, ter treasurers are going to have to go through this process. please contact Brett Benson, same process if chapters want to keep their status Director of Alumni Affairs, at as non-profits and avoid paying fines in the future. [email protected]

6 | THE RAINBOW WINTER 2011 Georgia Southern celebrates new shelter

On Sept. 25, 2010, alumni and undergradu- Epsilon Omega’s ates of Epsilon Omega new shelter gathered to dedicate a new 5,000-square foot shelter. Located in the heart of The dedication was offici- Greek Row within walking ated by House Corporation distance of campus President Kerry Myrick, 5,000 square feet key volunteers, undergraduate officers and special One story with a two-story guest, Georgia Southern high ceiling University President Sleeps 12 men Brooks A. Keel. Four individual 935- In 2008, the house square foot three-bedroom corporation began explor- heated apartments ing options to build a shel- Each bedroom has a pri- ter on the lot it owned for vate bath almost 30 years. Given the Each apartment has a downturn in the economy, The new shelter at Georgia Southern features 12 bedrooms and is built kitchen, laundry room, the house corporation ex- to withstand hurricane-force winds. plored and then developed small living room and large a plan to self-fund the construction project. While a and another forbade the placement of Greek letters storage room on a structure other than houses on Greek Row. traditional fundraising campaign was discussed, “It Apartments are individu- just was not possible to raise the amount of money “So, we didn’t have a house,” Myrick said. “The ally metered and residents we needed from $500 and $1,000 gifts,” Myrick said. best we could do was for a bunch of Delts to live as of each apartment pay neighbors in the same apartment complex or rent The house corporation devised a plan in which their own utilities (House Epsilon Omega alumni could become investors in houses in the same neighborhood. As a colony and the shelter. In the end, 27 Epsilon Omega alumni new chapter, our guys did a phenomenal job. They Corporation is responsible pooled together the funds to build the house. Each cleared some huge hurdles to accomplish all they for the multipurpose room alumnus individually holds a non-secured promis- did. There is a definite differentiation between those utilities) sory note(s) for the amount he contributed to the chapters with a house and those without at Georgia 42-by-30 foot multi- project. Between January-April 2010, funds were Southern.” purpose room collected, documents signed, plans prepared and a “Of all the things being said this weekend, 30-by-24 foot front porch contractor hired. Construction began in April 2010. ‘Wow, can you believe this?’ was by far the phrase 30-by-24 foot covered and The city and the university had developed most repeated over and over,” alumnus Pete Ca- screened rear patio rules and ordinances that eliminated any chance of muso (1977) said. “Forty-one years in the making renting a house in Statesboro and turning it into a and the Delts finally have a house on campus and Built to withstand 110- fraternity house. One ordinance restricted the num- are definitely the envy of everyone on Greek Row at MPH hurricane winds ber of unrelated people who could live in a house GSU.”

Florida Institute of Technology receives charter On Saturday, Nov. 20, the Florida Institute of After performing the ceremony, the men cele- Technology Crescent Colony was chartered as Iota Xi brated with a dessert reception held at the Interfaith Chapter. The Delts from Iota Nu at Florida Atlantic Chapel on the FIT campus with over 60 guests in at- University performed the Rite of Iris and Ritual on tendance. campus. Forty men were initiated with a GPA of 3.05. The Iota Xi Chapter joins six other Greek chap- The colony was first recognized in April 2009 and re- ters on campus. During their time as a colony, mem- ceived approval to charter in October 2010. The no- bers participated in many social and philanthropic table guests in attendance included Alan Brackett, activities, including Relay for Life, Cars for Cancer, Delta Tau Delta International President, and Rosario Habitat for Humanity and various beach clean up Palmieri, Southern Division President, as well as projects. many parents and members of the FIT Greek community. “Today is the culmination of over a year and a half of hard work, but today is really just the beginning of a legacy of excellence,” remarked President Matt Casperite during his reception address. Iota Xi joins five other chapters in Florida including Iota Lambda at the University of Tampa and Iota Nu at Florida Atlantic University as the three youngest chapters in the Fraternity. Florida Institute of Technology is a Tier 1 institution with over 5,000 undergraduate students in Mel- bourne, Fla.

THE RAINBOW WINTER 2011 | 7 FRATERNITY HEADLINES Award for Alumni Excellence established

In recognition of the 20th anniversary of the Theta Ep- silon Chapter at American University, the chapter created a new award to honor alumni who have shown ex- emplary service to the Frater- nity. The award was named in honor of Rosario A. Palmieri (American University, 1999) for the honor and prestige his service has brought to Theta Epsilon. The award recipient must be a Theta Epsilon alumnus Southern Division President Rosario Palmeiri with Beta Lambda with a minimum of five years chapter advisor Anthony Albanese (American University, 1996). as an alumnus. The recipient also must have provided extraordinary and Since his graduation, Palmieri has outstanding service to the International served as division president, division vice Fraternity outside of the Theta Epsilon president, chapter advisor and has held Chapter. A maximum of two awards will be many other volunteer positions within the given during each five-year anniversary of Fraternity. Theta Epsilon. Local shelter benefits from Lehigh Delt event The men of Beta socializing with our brothers,” said Chapter Lambda at Lehigh President Jack Prior. “We are committed to University won being an integral part of not only the Lehigh Lehigh University’s community, but the greater community be- annual Greek Week yond the university’s borders. Seeking to im- from Sept. 19-24. prove the lives of others and raising Greek Week has awareness for those in the community who been a longstand- need our support are important elements of ing tradition at the Delta Tau Delta philosophy.” Lehigh Univer- Aside from fundraising, the chapter was sity in which heavily involved in various other Greek Week the Greek com- activities spanning friendly games of tug-of- munity partici- war and volleyball to collecting over 135 cans pates in of food for a local food pantry. Perhaps the friendly com- strongest indicator of the chapter’s success petition, was the enthusiastic participation of all fundraising and philan- members, from new initiates to seniors. “It thropy. Joining with another fraternity was great to see that everyone’s taking an ac- and sorority, Sigma Phi Epsilon and Alpha tive role in stepping up and representing the Gamma Delta, Delta Tau Delta helped raise Fraternity,” added Prior. The men of Beta more than $5,000 for Turning Point, a local “I’m very proud of our members,” said Lambda show their shelter for domestic abuse victims and their Anthony Albanese, Beta Lambda chapter ad- strength during Greek children. Donations support the 24-hour Week. visor. “These young men are living examples helpline, counseling services, children’s pro- of the values that our Fraternity has taught grams, community education and preven- for over 150 years which include scholarship, tion, shelter and transitional housing, and brotherhood, personal responsibility and court advocacy programs. philanthropy. I’m proud to be associated with “The Beta Lambda Chapter of Delta Tau such a great group of guys.” Delta is about much more than studying and

8 | THE RAINBOW WINTER 2011 North Dakota hosts 23rd annual haunted house The Delta Xi Chapter at the Uni- school choir during her sophomore versity of North Dakota hosted its year and found a source of joy in her haunted house for the 23rd consec- life. She even entered her high utive year on Oct. 22 and 23. This school singing competition and re- year Delta Xi worked to benefit 18- ceived fantastic reviews from her year-old singing sensation, Megan peers and the local newspaper. Woods, from Central High school in Megan was recently nominated Grand Forks, N.D. Megan’s mother is by her high school director, Geoff a public speaking teacher at the Uni- Mercer, and asked to sing with the versity of North Dakota and is a very Northern Ambassadors of Music Mott named active member of the Grand Forks tour group. These groups of nomi- Volunteer of community. nated high school students from the Year Megan Woods has been living North Dakota and Montana have the with Asperger’s Syndrome all her opportunity to represent their states Alexander Mott (Kent State University, 2011) received life. As an Autistic Spectrum Disor- by singing in a structured 16-day the Volunteer of the Year der, Asperger’s Syndrome has lim- concert tour of seven European award from the university for ited Megan’s perceptions of the countries including London, Paris his continued involvement world around her. Although she has and Venice. The tour is set for July in community service come far, she still struggles with 2011. around the school and community. daily activities. Despite her disabili- The cost to participate in this On campus, Mott has ties she is able to sing, however, she prestigious group is $5,195. While refused to sing in front of anyone been involved with Relay For most parents are fundraising to Life and Colleges Against until the age of 16. She be able to send one child, Cancer, worked as a teach- joined the Megan’s mother has the daunt- ers assistant at the Child ing task of raising twice this Development Center, served amount to send Megan’s aide as an Undergraduate Stu- dent Government Crew Chief along with her. Having the and worked at the Center for opportunity to travel the Student Involvement. world doing what she loves He usually spends will be an amazing experi- about 250 hours per year ence for Megan. volunteering. Currently, he speaks to freshmen about Along with collect- getting involved on campus ing money for Megan and talks about ways to give Woods, the chapter also back to the community. “I collected Thanksgiving have been involved since I items for the Mortar was in middle school and Board National Society, since then it was just a part of me to give back,” Mott a group that provides Thanksgiving said. “Teaching the values meals for the less fortunate. that I learned as a kid and The men of Delta Xi pose with other volunteers after hosting educating the youth on what their 23rd annual haunted house. giving back to the community means is important to me.” Mott also took his volunteer time into considera- Chapter Reports are now online! tion when he joined Delta Tau Delta. “One of the rea- Go to http://www.delts.org/about/chapterreports.html sons why I joined Delta Tau Delta was because of Adopt- now to see what your chapter has a-School,” Mott said. “I really loved the fact that a been up to during the fall semester. fraternity was giving back to schools and the community.”

THE RAINBOW WINTER 2011 | 9 FRATERNITY ANNUAL REPORT ANNUAL REPO Word on Delta Tau Delta is a growing organization. We gain momentum as the Fraternity’s member are growing in number of men, the campuses education and development initiative. Our the street... flying a Delt flag and through the co-curricular chapters are embracing it and we will continue The Gamma Rho Chap- programming offered through The Road which to develop its offerings. ter at the University of Ore- is designed to assist our student members as Today’s students have many activity op- gon has been incorporating they enter the work world prepared to succeed. tions on campus. Students and their parents aspects of The Road in a va- We are living a mission—Committed to also face the financial pressures of the times. riety of ways for a few years, Lives of Excellence—whose origin connects the They are savvy consumers who seek a value- primarily with personal etiquette and aspects of time present with the Founders and the thousands of added experience. As Delts, we believe the fra- management. Delts who moved us forward through the ternal experience, which starts during The advising team is decades. Today, we stand on their shoulders undergraduate days, benefits us then and currently in the process of and look to a future focused on the education of throughout our lives. Delta Tau Delta is a broth- creating specific curriculum youth and the inspiration of maturity as articu- erhood whose business affairs are conducted in each term/semester as stu- lated in the Delt Creed. a prudent manner. Accountability is fundamen- dents progress from fresh- The past year was successful in a number tal to all commitments as we focus on creating a man to senior year. Many of measures as Delta Tau Delta worked to define better man who draws upon his Delt values to concepts for that curriculum the fraternity experience of the 21st century. lead a productive and noble life. come directly from The Now in its third year, The Road continues to Road. Some examples include a seminar on finances, The student membership of Delta Tau Delta chapters during 2009-10. Road connections also personal wellness, preparing reached 7,313 men during the 2009-10 school were facilitated at the division conferences and for internships, job interview year. It was a 5.3 percent increase over 2008-09 Karnea. The Road is dedicated to creating a cul- skills and life lessons for and marked our largest membership since 1990- ture that produces men committed to their life- post collegiate life. 91. long learning and growth. The Road has helped As of Dec. 1, 2010, Delta Tau Delta was repre- During the 2009-10 school year, the Fraternity’s inspire and set a foundation sented on 129 campuses with 120 chapters and Chapter Leadership Consultants conducted 289 for the men to pursue per- nine colonies in 39 states and the District of Co- visits while assisting chapters and colonies in their sonal-growth content outside lumbia. operations and leadership programming. of university academics. Be- Among the 75 men’s national fraternities, Delta During the spring 2010 academic term, one in cause of current economic Tau Delta ranks fourth in average chapter size at four Delts earned Kershner Scholar recognition. In challenges, the men have 58 men. total, 1,756 men qualified by earning at least a 3.3 been motivated to enhance GPA or achieving dean’s list recognition on their In its second year, The Road—Delt’s member edu- skills that build resumes and campus. cation and development program—reached 94 boost career opportunities. Resources provided by Delta Tau Delta give guidance for the undergraduates and advisors to incorporate that content without having to “start from scratch.” I also have to admit that Gamma Rho advisors have been blessed (and spoiled) by a group of motivated and driven men who want to excel in academics and in life.

-Rachel Johnson Faculty Academic Advisor University of Oregon

10 | THE RAINBOW WINTER 2011 Chapters ranked #1 academically on their campus ORT spring 2010 In the past seven years, Delta Tau Delta’s number of undergraduate men has grown by 32 per- Membership Allegheny cent. 2,829 Pledges California-Santa Since the start of the Sesquicentennial celebra- 2,347 Initiates Barbara tion on Aug. 1, 2006, Delta Tau Delta has added 7,313 Undergraduates Chapman 22 schools to its roster of chapters and colonies. 58 Average chapter size College of Idaho The undergraduate Delt GPA during the spring 119 Collegiate chapters Georgia Southern 2010 semester was an aggregate 3.008 —the 7 Expansion colonies first time the Fraternity exceeded 3.0. For the Hillsdale 5 Chapters chartered full 2009-10 school year, the Delt GPA was LaGrange 1 Chapter closed 2.982. 4 Colonizations Marietta Delta Tau Delta funded $579,689 in educational 162,011 Total initiates North Carolina- programming to its undergraduate members 115,242 Total living alumni Wilmington during 2009-10. Northern Arizona During the spring 2010 semester, 19 Delt chap- Volunteers Northern Colorado ters ranked No. 1 academically among fraterni- 124 Chapter Advisors ties on their campus. Oregon 448 Assistant Chapter Advisors and Alumni Delta Tau Delta was the top-ranked fraternity Southeastern academically at 23 distinct schools for at least Advising Team Members Louisiana one semester during the 2009-10 school year. 62 Faculty Academic Advisors Stephen F. Austin During 2010, the Fraternity celebrated the grad- 61 Division Vice Presidents Texas A&M- uation of its 1,100th graduate of the Delt Leader- 580 House Corporation Members Commerce ship Academy since its inception in 1992. Tufts Accountability is fundamental to all commit- Academics ments and today’s Delts are true to that value. At 69 Chapters above the All-Fraternity Washington and fiscal year end on July 31, 2010, chapters had Average on their campus Jefferson paid 99.9 percent of their financial obligations 70 Chapters above the All-Men’s Average on Westminster to the Fraternity on dues billings of $1.3 million. their campus Wright State 54 Chapters above both the AFA and AMA on their campus 65 Chapters above the All-Delt Average 19 Chapters First on Campus 46 Chapters in top three on campus Recognition 10 Hugh Shields Chapters of Excellence 21 Court of Honor Chapters 50 Chapters recognized for Adopt-a-School 49 Chapters met/exceeded recruitment goal 37 Chapters increased overall recruitment efforts by at least 25 percent from the previous year 32 Chapters met or exceeded growth by at least 10 percent from previous year 17 Delt Interfraternity Council presidents on various campuses Chapter consultants 6 Chapter Consultants 39 States traveled 279 Chapter visits Numbers as of July 31, 2010 STORY BY JIM RUSSELL EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT

THE RAINBOW WINTER 2011 | 11 FRATERNITY ANNUAL REPORT DELTA TAU DELTA FRATERNITY FINANCIAL REPORT Balance Sheet Assets July 31, 2010 July 31, 2009 Cash and cash equivalents $1,750,316 $545,961 Accounts receivable, net $5,995 $16,659 Due from Delta Tau Delta Ed Foundation $33,984 $35,372 Accrued interest receivable on loans $31,604 $28,837 Prepaid expenses and other assets $425,700 $410,563 Prepaid post retirement benefits $0 $60,837 Sources of Inventory $57,081 $74,774 Revenue Investments, at fair market value $1,631,064 $1,587,288 TOTAL REVENUE Investment in FRMT $169,658 $169,658 $3,632,081 Beneficial interest in trust $76,000 $73,000 Property and equipment, net $259,795 $198,289 Undergraduate Dues and Risk Management Program Interfund receivables (payables) $(452,842) $325,811 $2,590,680 $3,988,355 $3,527,049 Grants Liabilities and Net Assets $338,500 Accounts payable $101,498 $53,888 Accrued expenses $73,907 $189,639 Interest on Loans Receivable $367,410 Deferred risk management revenue $470,943 $448,923 Deferred Karnea revenue $57,954 $0 Other Income Division deposits $317,994 $263,459 $335,491 Chapter house loans—escrow funds $205,109 $167,066 Uses of Self-insurance reserve $103,350 $69,750 Revenue $1,330,755 $1,192,725 TOTAL EXPENSES Net Assets $3,308,805 Unrestricted $2,581,600 $2,261,324 Temporarily restricted $76,000 $73,000 Central Office Expenses $1,437,697 $2,657,600 $2,334,324 $3,988,355 $3,527,049 Educational Programming $579,689 Risk Management Program $950,523 SOURCES OF REVENUE USES OF REVENUE General, Publication and 9% Other Income Arch Chapter Expenses 10% 10% $340,896 Interest on Loans General, Publication, Receivable and Arch Chapter Expenses 43% 29% Central Office 9% Risk Expenses Grants Management 72% Program UG Dues and Risk 18% Management Educational Program Programming

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FOUNDATION HEADLINES Fraternity and Foundation launch Stephens Grants for Good Program

“I believe in Delta Tau Delta as an abiding by the Delt Foundation are somewhat limited in influence to help me do my work!” Those their scope. We hope to expand our base of words, from the Delt Creed, serve to remind us donors who can see a gift to the Delt Founda- of our commitment to community service. Our tion as being a gift to improve the conditions for Fraternity is committed to the service beyond men, women, children and communities in the the Fraternity and around the world. U.S. and other countries. The Delt Foundation received immediate The first two inaugural grants were an- support this summer when we launched the nounced at the 2010 Karnea. The first grant Grants for Good Program—a philanthropic went to Don Wilks (Texas A&M University-Com- project developed to emphasize work by our merce, 1983) for the Global Community for Ed- chapters and Delts in communities everywhere. ucation Foundation and the Baladevi It was only natural when it came time to Secondary School Project. The grant will assist name the program that there was really only with building a second floor of a high school in one candidate. Norval Stephens, Jr. (DePauw remote Nepal in Central Asia. The school will University, 1951) has spent his entire life in ei- allow the education of close to 300 boys and ther the service of his country or the communi- girls who otherwise would not have the oppor- ties in which he has lived. A Marine captain tunity to learn and lift themselves out of the during the Korean War, serving his alma mater, poverty of their situation. church and community, Stephens has empha- Go to www.globalcommunityforeduca- sized service his entire life. tion.org for more information. Stephens Grants, as they are called, are The second grant has been given to Marcus micro grants from $500 to $5,000 to assist Delts Luttrell’s (Sam Houston State University, 1998) and/or chapters to lead service projects in their Lone Survivor Foundation. The grant will assist communities and to assist in meaningful proj- with the purchase and construction of the ects led by Delts around the world. Wounded Warrior Ranch. Programs at the ranch This kind of emphasis is to be instructional will help with the reintegration of wounded sol- not only for our undergraduates but our alumni diers returning from Iraq and Afghanistan. Lut- as well. Contributions for the Grants for Good trell, a Navy SEAL, was the lone survivor of Program are through Operation Red Wing in which his entire com- the Delt Foundation pany was ambushed. He has written a book de- and are tax de- tailing his experience and the book will soon be ductible. It is our made into a movie. The Wounded Warrior hope that this pro- Ranch is scheduled to open next summer. The gram will expand Delt Foundation, through contributions by the scope of what alumni and undergraduates, are to be among the Delt Founda- some of the first donors to the project. For more tion can support information, go to www.lonesurvivorfounda- in the name of tion.org. the Fraternity. The Stephens Grants for Goods Program is Its appeal is to essential to the mission of the Fraternity and we not only cur- hope alumni, chapters and friends of Delta Tau rent donors Delta will step forward to help us strengthen but also communities around the world in the name of non-donors the Fraternity. who be- To make gifts or learn more about the lieve the Grants for Goods Program, go to www.deltfoun- current dation.org or call the Delt Foundation office at projects 888-383-1858. funded

Don Wilks (left) with village project founder and leader Tanka Kapri (third from right) and Tanka's father (far right).

14 | THE RAINBOW WINTER 2011 New Foundation Annual Fund Director Upon Todd Bolster’s depar- ture, Brieanna Quinn assumed the responsibilities of the Annual Fund in Au- gust. She received her B.S. in kinesiology with a broad- cast emphasis and a telecommunications minor in 2001 and her M.A. in The Annual Delt Fund is critical and essen- Annual Fund philanthropic studies in tial to help us do the daily work of the Founda- 2004 from Indiana Univer- Help us keep the annual fund strong! The tion. The Annual Delt Fund helps ensure that sity. She is a member of 2009-10 Annual Fund had a very good year. The we can raise sufficient funds to assist the Frater- Alpha Phi. Quinn has spent Foundation granted $338,000 to Delta Tau Delta nity with its educational and leadership pro- the past eight years work- Fraternity to support educational programs gramming. such as the President’s Leadership Retreat, ing in the university envi- No gift is too small and every gift is appre- Leadership Academies, our acclaimed alcohol ronment. She just ciated. With the expanded focus of the Founda- and abuse prevention pro- completed two years at the tion, there is something for every Delt to gram and the chapter con- University of North Florida support! To make a gift today, call 888-383-1858 sultant staff. We awarded in Jacksonville where she or go to www.deltfoundation.org. over $32,775 in scholar- orchestrated a dramatic in- ships to more than 60 un- crease in its annual fund. dergraduate men. Grants The Foundation looks for- in the amount of ward to great things from $730,000 went to chap- Brieanna, and will provide ters to make educa- her excellent support and tional improvements to encouragement. chapter houses, provide individual academic awards and help fund attendance of undergraduates at Division Conferences and Karnea.

Above, students ready for class at the Devisthan School in Khari, Nepal. At right, Don Wilks (far right) receives the thanks from students and parents in front of completed first floor of their high school.

THE RAINBOW WINTER 2011 | 15 ALUMNI IN THE NEWS

Ret. Lt. Col. Charles “Bill” Abbey general reader, updated every day, throughout Pennsylvania State University, 1959 the day. Since its Retired Ltc. Charles “Bill” Abbey was honored in launch on April 27, 2010 with the North Carolina Bluebird Society’s 2009, Politics Daily Distinguished Service Award in recognition of has worked to distin- more than 25 years service as a volunteer Blue- guish itself the old- bird Trail Monitor of 60-100 bluebird nesting fashioned way, with boxes at Tanglewood Park in Forsyth County, heavily reported, well- N.C. Over the past 10 years, the nest boxes that written stories pro- Abbey has monitored have averaged more than duced by some of the 200 Eastern Bluebirds fledged annually. best reporters and editors in the business. Be- Rev. Steve fore joining Politics Daily, Diemer published He has also presented more than 20 educa- the book, Fighting the Unbeatable Foe: Howard Thomlison tional presentations to environmental, school, Metzenbaum of Ohio, the Washington Years, University of Nebraska, senior and garden groups annually. He has writ- Kent State University Press. 1992 ten informational articles and papers and has Steve Thomlison was a been featured in television interviews. J. Luther King, Jr. Republican campaign Texas Christian University, 1962 manager when he de- Dr. Stuart Boekeloo J. Luther King, Jr. (CFA) is president and founder cided to take a different Albion College, 1983 career path. In 1994, he of Luther King Capital Management (LKCM), a Dr. Stuart Boekeloo, DDS has founded the Aley- helped Republican Jon Fort Worth-headquartered investment advisory dis Centers, LLC with the mission of increasing Christensen beat a sitting firm. King was honored Nov. 10, 2010, at the access to care for seniors while decreasing costs congressman and in 41st annual Business Hall of Fame reception with the installation of multi-care treatment 1996 he oversaw Jim and dinner at the Fort Worth Club as Fort rooms supplied through Aleydis Centers in as- Ross Lightfoot’s bid for Worth’s 2010 Business Executive of the Year. In sisted living facilities nationwide. While serving U.S. Senate in Iowa. In 2008, the CFA Institute, a non-profit interna- as an on-call dentist for an assisted living facil- 2001, he managed Eliza- tional association of investment professionals, ity, Boekeloo discovered that transporting resi- beth Dole’s campaign for honored King with the prestigious Daniel J. For- dents to primary care providers was difficult for the U.S. Senate in and restal III Leadership Award for Professional families to coordinate and there were not was involved with Presi- Ethics and Standards of Investment Practice. He proper, sterile rooms/facilities where doctors dent George W. Bush’s was also honored as “Most Inspiring” in 2007 by could provide dentistry, podiatry, cardiology, political team. CFA Magazine, an investment advisory profes- dermatology, audiology, optometry, psychiatry sional publication. and physical therapy care at the assisted living He began to seriously re- facilities. think his future in 2003 King founded LKCM, one of Fort Worth-Dallas while he was deployed for area’s largest independent Boekeloo earned a DDS from the University of a second time to the employee-owned invest- Michigan and a MBA from the University of Balkans with the Ne- ment advisory firms, in Notre Dame. To learn more about the Aleydis braska National Guard. 1979. He also owns LKCM Centers, visit www.aleydiscenters.com. When he returned home Radio Group, which in- in 2003, he applied for cludes 95.9 The Ranch and the seminary. Thomlison R. Stephen Browning 92.1 Country Legends. He is currently a Roman is a founding member of Catholic priest serving the University of Arizona, 1973 the Strategic Advisory Cathedral of the Risen Stephen Browning has been promoted to vice Board of the CFA Society of Christ in Lincoln, Neb. president of Border Sierra and Orange County Dallas/Fort Worth. He has He is a former chapter Regions and Distinguished Giving Strategies for served on the boards of several publicly traded advisor for Beta Tau at the California Division, Inc. of the American companies, three of which are listed on the the University of Ne- Cancer Society. As part of his expanded respon- New York Stock Exchange. King earned his MBA braska. sibilities, Browning will have offices in San degree from Texas Christian University where Diego, Palm Desert, Santa Ana and Riverside, he has served as chairman of the board of Calif. trustees and holds the 1992 Distinguished Alumni in the News Alumnus Award. Submissions Send your alumni in the news Tom Diemer information via e-mail to Dr. John Kopchick Ohio State University, 1965 [email protected] or to Duke University, 1968 Brook Pritchett Tom Diemer recently joined Politics Daily Director of (www.politicsdaily.com) as an editor and writer. Dr. John Kopchick was one of three award re- Communications Politics Daily is an online newspaper for the cipients presented with the Phillips Medal of 10000 Allisonville Road Fishers, Indiana 46038

16 | THE RAINBOW WINTER 2011 Public Service in August 2010 by the Ohio Uni- Thomas Palermo versity College of Osteopathic Medicine. Con- American University, 1998 sidered to be the medical college’s highest honor, recipients are selected for their out- Thomas Palermo is a federal prosecutor in his standing contributions to health care, educa- hometown of Tampa, Fla. He received an award tion and/or public service. Kopchick is a from the U.S. Attorney’s Office for mortgage professor of molecular and cellular biology at fraud prosecutions, a 2010 Inspector General’s OU medical school. Integrity Award from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and has also been In 1989, Kopchick and his research team were selected for the 2010 Raymond E. Fernandez the first to discover and characterize the molec- Award from the Hispanic Advisory Council. An ular aspects of growth hormone antagonists. article he wrote, This discovery lead to the creation of the drug “Going Cocoanuts: Charles C. Somavert. Royalty income from a license with Looking at Modern Pfizer Corp. to produce the drug makes up most Mortgage Fraud,” was Packard of the licensing revenue received by OU—$5.8 published in the June University of Maine, 2010 Federal Lawyer million in fiscal year 2008. 1955 and he recently pre- Charles C. Packard is chairman sented on the subject emeritus of the Electronic Com- Dr. Walter Labys of mortgage fraud at ponents Certification Board Carnegie Mellon University, 1959 a national Sentencing (ECCB), the U.S. administrative Dr. Walter Labys was awarded Doctor Honoris Guidelines confer- body for the IEC Quality As- Causa by the University of Montpellier in ence. He and his wife, sessment System for Electronic France from the Faculty of Economics in June Brittany, are new par- Components (IECQ). Packard ents to a son, Peter. was presented with the 2010 2010. Labys received this honor in recognition Elihu Thomson Electrotechnol- of his extensive research collaboration from ogy Medal by the American Na- 1990-2008 with the Economics Faculty regard- Mark Pryor tional Standards Institute ing econometrics of time series analysis and its (ANSI). He is recognized as one Baylor University, 1995 applications in commodity markets and inter- of the great contributors to the national finance. Mark Pryor was named Baylor University’s electrotechnology quality and women’s assistant volleyball coach and recruit- reliability arena, crossing in- Labys is Professor Emeritus in Natural Resource ing coordinator on Feb. 23, 2010. Pryor is a 10- dustry, government and academic circles and Economics at West Virginia University, a Bene- year collegiate coaching veteran. He began his career as the top assistant and recruiting coor- strengthening the collaboration dum Scholar and a Gunnar Myrdal Scholar at between them. the United Nations in Geneva. He earned his dinator at the University Louisiana-Monroe MBA from Duquesne University, a MA in eco- (ULM) while earning his master’s degree at the During his 31 years with IBM nomics from Harvard University and a Ph.D. in school. He also served as head coach at North Federal Systems and eight economics from the University of Nottingham. Central Texas College, volunteer assistant at years with the Unisys Corpora- He was a doctoral student of Clive W.J. Granger New Mexico State, one year with USA Volleyball, tion, Packard chaired numer- (Nobel Laureate in Economics, 2003). Labys is head coach at Southwest Baptist, top assistant ous government and industry and recruiting coordinator at Boise State and committees associated with known for his many publications and books on standards development and the modeling of world commodity markets and then he moved back to ULM as the head coach during the 2005 season. After getting out of col- served on the team that revolu- related price behavior as well as the impact of tionized the quality oversight the instability in these markets on developing legiate coaching for two years, Pryor came back process for U.S. Department of countries. to his most recent position as the head coach at Defense contractors. In recog- TAMU-Commerce in 2008-09. nition of this effort, he was a joint recipient of the Al Gore John Moore, Ph.D. While at Commerce he led the team to the top “Hammer Award.” Ohio Wesleyan University, 1953 half of the Lone Star Conference (LSC) for the Packard continues to serve as a John Moore received an Honorary Doctor of first time since 2002. Pryor was named 2009 LSC Coach of the Year. At ULM he was named board member of ECCB and a Science degree from his alma mater in October member of the Committee for 2010 in recognition of his 50-year career as an 2005 Southland Conference Coach of the Year Safeguarding Impartiality of internationally recognized research scientist, and recruited the 2005 and 2006 Louisiana STR-R, an ANSI/ASQ National teacher, technical adviser and senior hydrolo- Sports Writers Association Newcomer of the Accreditation Board (ANAB)- gist with the U.S. Geological Survey, the U.S. Year. Boise State went from last in the Western accredited provider of manage- Environmental Protection Agency and private Athletic Conference to fourth within a two-year ment system registrations. He is also a consultant in quality consulting firms. Moore helped establish the span with Pryor’s leadership. At Southern Bap- tist he coached the team to a 10-win improve- management for business OWU Crowl-Shanklin Scholarship for geology processes. majors and has donated books to the university ment from the previous season. Before starting about hydrology. his collegiate coaching career, he was named District Coach of the Year for two years in a row while he coached at two high schools.

THE RAINBOW WINTER 2011 | 17 ALUMNI IN THE NEWS

Bill Sheedy objects from more than 30 countries by such well-known artists as Whistler, Locatelli, Dali, West Virginia University, 1988 Edward Curtis, Rockwell, Cortez, Galien Laloue, Bill Sheedy is group executive for the Americas Grooms, Naimen and Labro-Font. As a result of for Visa, Inc. He joined Visa USA in 1993 as an the Trouts’ donation, the trustees renamed the executive in strategy and pricing and has held Art Center as the Trout Museum of Art. David many different roles with the company. Cur- Barnett, a gallery owner in Milwaukee, donated rently he is responsible for Visa’s business in a piece by James Rosenquist to the museum in North and South America. Sheedy played a key the Trouts’ honor. role in merging all Visa’s companies around the world into one company and in Visa’s initial Also Trout just published his autobiography en- public offering when the company issued com- titled Winter Galley describing his life as a busi- mon stock for the first time in 2008. nessman, physician, professor, government advisor and commission member, philanthro- Thomas J. Snyder pist, oil painter, spy, corporate board member Kettering University-A, 1967 and CEO, writer and lead director of three For- Ret. Rear Adm. tune 500 companies. Ivy Tech Community College President Thomas Ronald Narmi J. Snyder was invited by President Barack Iowa State University, Obama and Dr. Jill Biden to the first-ever White Myron “Mike” Ullman, III 1955 House Summit on Community Colleges on Oct. University of Cincinnati, 1969 Retired U.S. Navy Rear Adm. 5, 2010, in Washington, D.C. Snyder was one of a J.C. Penney Co. Inc. CEO Myron “Mike” Ullman, Ronald Narmi was inducted selected number of community college presi- III was appointed 2011 Federal Reserve Bank of into the Iowa State University dents asked to attend. A small number of com- Dallas deputy chairman by the Federal Reserve Department of Aerospace Engi- munity college students were also invited. Board in September 2010. He has previously neering Hall of Distinguished President Obama asked Dr. Biden to convene served as director of the Federal Reserve Bank Alumni in April 2010. this event to highlight the critical role that com- of Dallas. Ullman has served as chairman of the munity colleges play in developing America’s board and chief executive officer of J.C. Penney His 30-year career in the U.S. workforce and reaching educational goals in- Co. Inc. since 2004. Navy included service in the cluding the President’s goal to lead the world missile branch of the SLBM Po- with the highest proportion of college graduates Ullman served as directeur general, group man- laris/Poseidon/Trident Project by 2020. Office and as deputy project aging director at LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis manager for procurement of all Vuitton (luxury goods manufacturer/retailer) antisubmarine weapons sys- Monroe E. Trout, M.D., J.D. from 1999-2002. He has also held many other tems. He commanded a P-3 University of Pennsylvania, 1953 leadership positions within the retail and bank- Orion squadron, a P-3 Wing, ing industry throughout his career including and also the Industrial College Monroe Trout and his wife, Sandra, donated chairman of the board and chief executive offi- of the Armed Forces (ICAF), the their entire art collection to the Appleton (Wis- cer of R. H. Macy & Company, Inc. and director largest joint-service senior war consin) Art Center. The collection included art of Polo Ralph Lauren Corporation. college. As deputy supreme allied commander Atlantic, he commanded all NATO forces in Iceland responsible for the air David Boggs and antisubmarine defense of University of Cincinnati, 1973 the North Atlantic. Jack Gutman

He was the first Iowa State Tulane University, 1983 NROTC graduate to be promoted to Flag Rank (Admiral). Michael A. Hanson In addition to his Iowa State University of South Florida, 1977 degree, Narmi earned MS de- grees in nuclear physics from Richard McIntyre the Naval Postgraduate School, Allegheny College, 1988 in systems management from the University of Southern Cali- William Platt fornia and in national security University of Kentucky, 1958 policy from George Washington University. He is also a distin- Five Delts were honored as Tampa Bay Pictured left to right, Rich McIntyre, David Boggs, Jack Gut- guished graduate of the ICAF Magazine’s “Top Lawyers 2010”: David man and Mike Hanson. Not pictured: William Platt 10-month resident course. Boggs (Macfarlane Ferguson & Mc- Narmi received 14 military dec- Mullen, Professional Association), Jack Gutman sides, Eleff & Hoffman, P.L.) and William Platt orations and earned the Iowa (co-founder of Dorman & Gutman, P.L.), (William R. Platt Attorney at Law). They were State Professional Achievement Michael A. Hanson (Hanson Law Office), selected by their peers for having the highest Certificate in Engineering in Richard McIntyre (McIntyre, Panzarella, Thana- ethical standards and professional excellence. 1984.

18 | THE RAINBOW WINTER 2011 DELTS IN ENTERTAINMENT

Duane Allen one of five area bands chosen to perform at 103.1 The Buzz’s 15th annual Buzz Bake Sale Texas A&M University-Commerce, 1965 show on Dec. 4 in West Palm Beach. Allen, along with the Oak Ridge Boys, are plan- ning their second annual Oak Ridge Boys Rally Bill Hemmer for Jan. 21-23, 2011, at Nashville’s Gaylord Opry- land Resort. The two-day event will feature con- Miami University, 1987 certs, meet and greet sessions, and a trip to the Hemmer continues as co-anchor of “America’s Grand Ole Opry. Information is available at the Newsroom” on Fox, where he’s been since 2005 Oaks’ website: www.oakridgeboys.com. following 10 years at CNN. He recently signed a multi-year, multimillion dollar contract and feels the secret of the morning show’s success is Keith Anderson the pacing. He said, “At nine we put the gas in Oklahoma State University, 1991 the tank, floor that accelerator and drive toward the news of the day. A viewer needs to under- Keith Anderson was named country music’s stand a story in a short period of time. Other- eighth sexiest man in the latest fan poll con- wise, they will zone out or they will change the Thad Luckinbill (Univer- ducted by Country Weekly magazine. He played station. Complexities are difficult to sell.” sity of Oklahoma, 1997) at the grand opening of Toby Keith’s I Love This finished a 12-year run as Bar & Grill in Minnesota in September, then two Craig Klein J.T. Helstrom on “The days later, sang the National Anthem at a Min- Young and The Rest- nesota Vikings home game. In November, he Southeastern Louisiana University, 1983 less” with a final appear- played with other musicians in the Country on Klein, a trombonist with New Orleans-based ance on Nov. 5. Earlier the Beach 2010 event in Cancun, Mexico. Bonerama, spent most of November playing in 2010, he had guest primarily in New York City, Boston, Philadelphia and Baltimore. Last spring Time magazine video appearances on “CSI: Rick Brown journalist, Jacob Templin, attended a Bonerama Miami” and “CSI”. His DePauw University, 1977 concert and did interviews with band members. next project is the lead Brown is the owner of Act One Talent Agency in To see clips, check out the Bonerama website or role in the Hallmark Los Angeles, which specializes in commercials, the Time Magazine website. Channel original movie, reality and theatrical projects. Act One was a pi- “Randall Reunion oneer in video auditions years ago and has rep- Steve Peterson Races”, which will be on resented talent in England and France. They TV in early 2011 and co- also represent all the actors on the upcoming DePauw University, 1977 stars Roma Downey and Oxygen Network show, “Get Lucky With Liv.” Peterson wrote “The Invasion of Skokie,” which had its world premiere performed by the Shirley Jones. His family Chicago Dramatists in September through mid- includes twin brother Peter Buck October. The play takes place in 1978 with neo- Trent Luckinbill (Univer- Emory University, 1979 Nazis about to march on Skokie, Ill. At the same sity of Oklahoma, 1997), Peter Buck and R.E.M. have finished recording time, a nice gentile boy is headed to Skokie to father Dennis Luckinbill their 15th studio album/CD. The tracks were ask a Jewish family for their daughter’s hand in (Oklahoma State Univer- recorded in New Orleans, Nashville and Berlin. marriage—or maybe not. sity, 1965) and uncle Overseeing the production was Jacknife Lee, Vince Smith (Oklahoma who worked on the 2008 CD “Accelerate.” David Schwimmer State University, 1967). Northwestern University, 1988 Timothy J. Cox Schwimmer directed his second film, “Trust” Marietta College, 1999 starring Clive Owen and Catherine Keener, and Timothy Cox is building up acting credits on showed it at the Toronto Film Festival in Sep- stage, TV shows and in independent films. He tember. has been in the 2010 film, “The Watchers” and has done guest roles on TV shows such as Kartik Singh “Watching the Detectives”, “Mercy”, “Damages”, American University, 1995 “30 Rock” and “Law & Order: Criminal Intent.” Singh wrote and directed his first feature film, “Callback” which premiered in New York in Sep- Tommy Harrington tember. His first short film, “Saving Mom and Georgia Southern University, 1996 Dad” won 16 awards and was screened in more Harrington is now in his fifth year as guitarist than 100 festivals. and background vocalist for Orlando-based Delts in Entertainment and Media is compiled by Joseph “Jay” Langhammer, Jr. (Texas Christian hard rock group Fall of Envy. FOE was recently University, 1966). Entertainment news should be e-mailed to [email protected].

THE RAINBOW WINTER 2011 | 19 Books by Brothers

The Acquisitors: from Virginia and came to prominence in Kentucky, but his national service in the Too Titanic to Let Sink House of Representatives and the Senate from No one dares ask: How did the “too-bigs to 1806 until his death in 1852 was his enduring fail” grow too big? That’s the point of The Ac- contribution to the progress of the country. quisitors: Too Titianic to Let Sink, by John F. The book features a supporting cast of politi- Winslow (University of Texas, 1956). “The Jus- cal all-stars—Thomas Jefferson, James Madi- tice Department gave us the Great Meltdown son, Aaron Burr, Abraham Lincoln and of 2008-09,” Winslow said. “It ‘pulled the rug Andrew Jackson, among them—but Clay is al- out from under us’ when the House Antitrust ways the lead player, meriting the authors’ Subcommittee carefully plotted to block conclusion that he was truly essential to his megalithic takeovers. We’d have no banks time and place. Heidler, the author of numer- bloated ‘too big’ with takeovers—grotesquely ous books on American history, lives in Col- “too big” even to take bankruptcy—if the Jus- orado Springs, Colo. with his wife and tice Department had not torpedoed Congress’ collaborator, Jeanne. design to halt giant mergers,” Winslow said. www.randomhouse.com There’s a “Their takeovers created the chaos and mind- Cockroach in My set that created their addiction to bailout bil- lions.” Amazingly Graced: A Prosecutor Regulator Winslow is an attorney who has served on Larry Clinton (Tufts Univer- Congressional and regulatory legal staffs. He Journeys Through Faith, Murder sity, 1962) and co-editor has written on economic regulation for The and the Oklahoma City Bombing Ben Davison have com- Nation and The Washington Monthly. piled the best of 35 years of www.johnfwinslow.com Wes Lane (University of Oklahoma, 1978) has the Undercurrent scuba written a factual account of some of his most newsletter in the book, high profile cases while serving as Oklahoma There’s a Cockroach in My Alias Baby Girl: A Casey Stone County district attorney including trying Terry Regulator: Bizarre and Bril- P.I. Mystery Nichols for the Oklahoma City bombing. liant True Diving Tales from Throughout the book he chronicles his per- Thirty Years of Undercur- Robert “Bob” W. Godwin (Emory University, sonal story of experiencing God’s power and rent, the Private, Exclusive 1963) has written his debut crime novel, Alias grace. Guide for Serious Divers. Baby Girl: A Casey Stone P.I. Mystery. Godwin Recognized as “Prosecutor of the Year” in The book presents a created hero Casey Stone to capture the 2003 by the Oklahoma Gang Investigator’s As- unique and entertaining essence of Mike Hammer from the crime nov- sociation and for “Courage in the Pursuit of look at the history of diving. els by Mickey Spillane. The book is filled with Justice” by his fellow district attorneys across www.undercurrent.org action, romance and nail-biting suspense. the state, Lane served as the president of the Godwin is a civil law attorney in Oklahoma District Attorney’s Association in Knoxville, Tenn. He is a long-time columnist 2005 and as vice president of the National Dis- for the award-winning journal, Footnotes, and trict Attorney’s Association. In January 2008, has published several articles in local weekly Lane became president of the Burbridge papers. He resides in Knoxville with his wife Foundation, a Christian foundation dedicated and teenage grandson. to offering solutions to prevalent cultural www.aliasbabygirl.com problems that are impacting our families and our communities. Henry Clay: http://weslane.org/ The Essential Caribbean Enigma American Maynard A. Jordan, Ph.D. (Kent State Univer- David S. Heidler sity, 1960) has been studying and writing (Auburn University, about Haiti for more than 50 years and his re- 1978) and his wife, search has culminated in the publishing of his Jeanne T. Heidler, book Caribbean Enigma. The book offers a have written a biogra- prelude to Haiti’s 2010 earthquake. Before the phy that traces the life earthquake the American people hardly knew Are you an author? of one of America’s much about Haiti and Jordan brings to light Send information about your book to greatest statesmen. the history of Haiti and its often enigmatic re- [email protected]. Henry Clay hailed lationship with the United States in his book.

20 | THE RAINBOW WINTER 2011 Jordan is currently working on his second Reload attempts to answer the question “Why book, Cuba for the Cubans. His Ph.D. is from is there so much violence in a society as pros- the University of Missouri-Columbia (1975) in perous and ordered as ours?” Analyzing inter- public administration, after starting his Ph.D. personal violence within the contexts of studies at the Lyndon B. Johnson School of American history and culture, he argues that Public Affairs at the University of Texas at violence, while woven into the fabric of our Austin. He also has four years full/part-time national heritage and experience, is largely post-doctorate studies in theology in two avoidable and unnecessary. Discussing every- Kansas City seminaries. He has taught college history, government, sociology and psychol- thing from school shootings to violent video ogy either full or part-time (until retirement) games, Reload will be published in winter at a number of institutions since 1966. 2010 by Vanderbilt University Press. Strain is also the author of Burning Faith: Church Arson in the American South (Univer- Indians’ Revenge: Including a sity Press of Florida, 2008) and Pure Fire: Self- History of the Yemassee Indian Defense as Activism in the Civil Rights Era War 1715–1728 (University of Georgia Press, 2005). He is asso- The Broncos of ciate professor of history and American stud- 1945 William “Bill” McIntosh, III (Tulane Univer- ies at the Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College of Larry B. Fullen (Ohio State sity, 1961) has written a factual account of the Florida Atlantic University. He lives with his Yemassee Indian War (1715-1728). During this University, 1961) tells the wife and daughter in West Palm Beach, Fla. story of the Ashville High bloody war nearly every Indian tribe in the www.christopherstrain.com. southeast turned School basketball team’s against the province of quest for the Ohio Class B South Carolina and Buckeyes A to Z state championship in nearly wiped out its 1945 and his father’s inspi- 4,000 settlers. The book Mark Walter (Miami University, 2002) recently rational leadership as their seeks to dispel myths published his first children’s book, Buckeyes A coach that helped the team achieve greatness in a time about the war that have to Z. The book is geared toward children ages when this small community been handed down for 4-12 and features rhymes and facts about needed hope after facing three centuries. McIn- Ohio State football plus educational activities tosh resides in the Depression and World and a search for a hidden Woody Hayes on War II. Charleston, S.C. each page. He is currently a 2nd grade teacher in the Olentangy School District and lives in Fullen’s previous works in- Rogers Diet Columbus, Ohio. www.mascotbooks.com clude a memoir and three biographies published by Peter Rogers, M.D. (Stanford University, 1986) the Pickaway County (Ohio) has published an audio CD/DVD, Rogers Diet. The Shimmering Bubble Historical Society. Fullen Rogers struggled with losing weight for four resides in Tampa, Fla. years during his late 30s and after doing a William J. Wortman, Jr., M.D. (Duke Univer- great deal of research he developed a healthy sity, 1956) has written a book about a physi- way to lose weight and optimize health. He cian coping with his wife’s untimely death and was able to lose weight following this plan and struggling with his own long-kept secrets. keep it off. His patients have also benefited. While telling the stories of his colleagues from Rogers is an imaging guided surgeon/in- the past 30 years, the physician must come to terventional radiologist trained at Brigham & terms with divulging the secrets of his own Women’s Hospital. Rogers has also written a past. textbook of interventional radiology/imaging Wortman is a retired OB/GYN and former guided procedures (Pocket Radiologist series) Naval officer. He resides in North Carolina. His for Amirsys company. articles have been published in numerous medical journals, magazines, books and Reload: Rethinking Violence in newspapers. He has also written many food, wine and travel articles that have been pub- American Life lished in magazines and many are featured in Chris Strain (University of Virginia, 1993) has the Culinary Archives and Museum at Johnson written his third book, Reload: Rethinking Vio- & Wales University in Providence, R.I. lence in American Life. A work of nonfiction, Available on www.lulu.com.

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Football sity Division III playoff team. Leading the way on offense were running backs Derek The leading Delt collegiate player of Karazsia and Jon Ellis; fullback Mitchell the 2010 season was Stanford University’s Willsey; and receivers Nathan Evans, Owen Marecic, the only player in NCAA’s Colin Doran, Mark Branigan and Taylor FBS Division to start on both offense (at Wagner. Key offensive linemen were cen- fullback) and defense (at inside line- ter Mitch Turnbow, guards Lewis Brown, backer). Versus Notre Dame on Sept. 25, Mark Kreuzman; plus tackles Paul DePoy he scored a touchdown on a short plunge and Andrew Bryson. The DePauw defen- then, 13 seconds later, was in the end sive leader was safety Jonathan Lambert zone again with a 20-yard interception. In who was joined in the backfield by Steve the Sept. 27 issue of Sports Illustrated, Valdiserri, Myron Burr, Scott Hunt and Jon Ellis Marecic was featured in a story entitled, Ben Brandstatter. A leading linebacker “The Perfect Player.” On Oct. 25, he was was Kyle Sherer who had help from line- chosen by the National Football Founda- men Ryan Huffman, Tyler Doane, James tion & College Hall of Fame as one of 16 Foglton, Michael Fultz, Casey Luther, winners of 2010 National Scholar-Athlete Josh Sturek and Graham Wilkerson. Awards and an $18,000 postgraduate scholarship. Linebacker James Borwell ranked fifth with 51 tackles for Marietta College As we go to press, Marecic is also a and recovered two fumbles. Quarter- nominee for the Paul Hornung Award as back/receiver Tyson Kankolenski and college football’s most versatile player nose guard Adam Howe were key regulars and is a likely first team selection for the for 5-5 Westminster College. Defensive North-American Interfraternity Confer- tackle Julian Paksi of Albion College was ence’s All-Fraternity All-American First on the D3football.com Team of the Week Derrick Karazsia Team, to be announced in January. Other after making 4.5 tackles (including 2.5 players for the bowl-bound Cardinal football team have been wide receiver Ryan Whalen, one of the team’s leading receivers despite missing three games with an injury, offensive lineman James McGillicuddy (who has also been used at tight end), offensive tackle Brad Hallick, nose tackle Jacob Gowan and deep snap- per Andrew Fowler. Kicker Randy Bullock was the top scorer for Texas A&M University during much of the season. He kicked two field Jonathan Lambert goals and was perfect on six extra points in a 48-16 win over Louisiana Tech. Mike Staniewicz started 10 games at offensive tackle for Butler University and teammate Robert Koteff handled the deep snaps. Kicker Mason Puckett of the University of Northern Colorado scored 22 points (four field goals, 10 extra points) and averaged 58.1 yards on 38 kickoffs. Squad members at their schools were offensive tackle Ryan Moran of Florida Atlantic Univer- sity, offensive tackle Joe Perno of the Uni- versity of Central Florida and defensive Photo by David Gonzales/Stanford Athletics back John Roberts of Southeastern Ryan Whalen of the Stanford Cardinal makes a Mitch Turnbow Louisiana University. key 20-yard reception on the final drive during Stanford’s 24-23 win over the Arizona Wildcats Twenty-five Delt players contributed on Oct. 11, 2008, at Stanford Stadium in Photos by DePauw Athletics to a great season for the DePauw Univer- Stanford, Calif.

22 | THE RAINBOW WINTER 2011 The Voice of Franklin Field Steps Down After 50 Years C.T. Alexander (University of Pennsylvania, 1956) had a distinguished career ranging from the U.S. Marine Corps to being senior vice president of a Philadelphia bank and receiving ap- pointment to positions by two U.S. presidents. But to residents of Pennsylva- nia, he was best known as the Voice of Franklin Field and University of Pennsylvania athletics. Franklin Field was deemed by the NCAA as the oldest college football Photo By David Gonzales/ Stanford Athletics stadium and, for the last Owen Marecic of Stanford was one of college football’s biggest stories during 2010. The senior 50 years, Alexander was from Tigard, Ore. was a rare two-way starter in helping the Cardinal finish the regular season 11-1 behind the microphone and set a school season record for victories. Marecic recorded 26 solo tackles with two intercep- in the press box. tions at linebacker and scored four touchdowns at fullback while serving primarily as a blocker. sacks) in a win over Olivet. Other key University. College Hall of Fame coach In 1960, the Penn sports teammates were offensive linemen Peter Carmen Cozza (Miami University, 1952) information director McCabe and Matt Bilger, tight end Doug of Yale University was honored by his asked Alexander to take Ehinger and defensive lineman Jason alma mater with a statue that was un- over as Franklin’s public- Bajas. veiled before the Red Hawks game with address announcer. For a number of years, his son, Fourteen Delts were members of the Ohio. He was also honored during the John, and daughter, Lawrence University squad. A leading re- game along with two other great coaches Linda, have assisted him ceiver was Jon Bruehl while Nick Kerk- who are part of the school’s “Cradle of as spotters. There were man started at both center and defensive Coaches.” Chosen for the University of many memorable mo- end. Also starting on the defensive line Texas Men’s Hall of Honor was former de- ments in the booth but were Eric Follett and Jesse Simonsen fensive end-linebacker Mike Perrin (Uni- Alexander savored his while defensive backs Sam Ausloos, Mats versity of Texas, 1969), a recipient of a final game on Nov. 13 as Jonsson and Justin Barbour saw a lot of National Football Foundation & College the Quakers coasted to a action. Also contributing at Lawrence Hall of Fame postgraduate scholarship 34-14 win over Harvard were linebacker Matt Larsen and offen- after his playing days. to claim another Ivy sive lineman Brandon Van Zeeland. Serving as the analyst on “ESPNews League championship. At Baker University’s Garrett Chumley College Football Overdrive” show each the end of his finale, the ranked as one of the leading punters in Saturday afternoon during the season Voice of Franklin Field NAIA Division I (40.4 average after nine was former NFL fullback Jon Ritchie turned off his microphone games). (Stanford University, 1998). Tony Barn- for good and announced, hart (Georgia Southern University, 1975) College head coaches during the 2010 “I’m going out on top.” season were Jeff Voris (DePauw Univer- was in the studio as part of the CBS Col- sity, 1990) in his fifth year at Butler Uni- lege Sports football shows once again. versity and Jim Parady (University of Famed author Winston Groom (Univer- Maine, 1983) in his 19th year at Marist sity of Alabama, 1965) has updated and

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revised his 2002 book, The Crimson Tide: The Official Il- lustrated History of Alabama Football, about Bama football history. The new 368- page history is The Crimson Tide, National Champi- onship Edition, and covers years 2001-09, when the team won the NCAA title and Mark Ingram won the Heisman Trophy. In the National Foot- ball League, there were James Borwell Delts seeing action for Photo by Marietta College Sports Information The Ohio Scholastic Soccer Coaches Association an- the first time in several nounced recently that Mid- seasons. Handling the deep snapping du- west Soccer Officials ties for the New York Jets was rookie Tan- Conference first team. Defense- Association member ner Purdum (Baker University, 2007). man Michael Quijano earned All-Empire Ronald S. Whitfield (Uni- After being drafted seventh by the Tampa 8 honorable mention and midfielder versity of Cincinnati, 1987) Bay Buccaneers in 2010, defensive end Tarik Kramcha started half of Tech’s has been chosen as Ref- Erik Lorig (Stanford University, 2009) was games. Midfielder Mike Theader was a eree of the Year for the activated in the third week of the regular state. regular for Lehigh University while Jake season and has seen action. After being Pittroff was a key midfielder for Quincy on the San Francisco 49ers’ development University. Contributing to Westminster Whitfield was initially cho- squad, offensive tackle Matt Kopa (Stan- College’s 12-6-1 season were co-captain sen by the Southwest Ohio ford University, 2009) joined the Miami Jeff Chaco, who tied for second with 13 High School Soccer Dolphins. Offensive tackle Chris Coaches Association, which points; goalie Taylor Webb, who had a comprises all of Greater Marinelli (Stanford University, 2009) was 1.09 goals against average, 81 saves and Cincinnati. He was then in the training camps of the Denver Bron- three shutouts; defenseman J.P. Thomp- nominated at the state cos and Indianapolis Colts. Back with the son; and backup goalie Todd Reutlinger. level and won by a land- Colts for his 12th season was offensive line Defenseman Niro Wimalasena started 17 slide. coach Howard Mudd (Michi- contests for Case Western Re- gan State University-Hillsdale serve Univer- Whitfield has served as a College, 1963). Former NFL sity while referee in the state of Ohio coach Bill Laveroni (Univer- defenseman for the last seven years. sity of California, 1970) spent Adriel Fidone his second season as offen- started 12 sive line coach for the games for the Florida Tuskers of the 10-2-2 M.I.T. United Football League. squad. Former NFL safety John Lynch (Stanford University, 1993) has worked as an an- Baseball BY JAY LANGHAMMER Delt Sportlight is compiled by alyst for Fox Network Having a suc- Joseph “Jay” Langhammer, Jr. games. cessful rookie (Texas Christian University, season as a relief 1966). Sports news should be e-mailed to [email protected]. specialist for the Soccer Washington Na- GREEKS IN SPORTS Midfielder Zach tionals was right- www.nicindy.org hander Drew To read more about Greeks in Adler, one of the leading sports, go to the North-Ameri- scorers for Stevens Tech, Storen (Stanford can Interfraternity Conference and teammate Bryan University, 2010). website at www.nicindy.org and DeFaria were named to Appearing in 54 click on “Who’s Greek.” Zach Adler the All-Empire 8 contests, he had a Photo by Stevens Athletics

24 | THE RAINBOW WINTER 2011 4-4 won-lost record, with five saves and Delts competed against 201 other run- The Fraternity’s only 52 strikeouts in 55.1 innings. The other ners at the NAIA Mid-States Classic. Chris professional tour golfer, Delt playing professionally was left- Schiderman was 29th with a time of Scott Dunlap (University handed pitcher Jack McGeary (Stanford 26:55.98 while Aaron Caldwell placed 35th of Florida, 1984), com- University, 2010), who posted a 4-1 record (27:08.90). Also running were were Taylor peted in 26 tourna- with 32 strikeouts in 39 innings for Hager- Nall (59th, 28:00.33) and Chris Duderstadt ments on the 2010 stown of the South Atlantic League. (87th, 28:47.47). Captain Sam Bender of Nationwide Tour and av- st After being released as manager of Hillsdale College was 31 (out of 77 run- eraged 70.23 per round. the Arizona Diamondbacks in July, A.J. ners) at the Charger Invitational with a His earnings for the sea- Hinch (Stanford University, 1996) joined clocking of 27:28.80. He also ran a time of son were $83,716, th the San Diego Padres in late September as 27:28 at the Spartan Invitational. Pat which ranked him 76 th vice president of professional scouting. Marx of M.I.T. placed 46 (out of 114 run- among Nationwide com- Before becoming the Diamondbacks ners) with a time of 28:43.30 at the New- petitors. His best finish manager in May 2009, he was Arizona’s Mac championships. Competing for the during 2010 was a fifth director of player development. In his LaGrange College squad was Joe Strick- place tie at the Chat- first year managing at the Double-A level, land. tanooga Classic, where former big league third baseman Steve Four Delts return as college head bas- he earned $16,375. Buechele (Stanford University, 1983) led ketball coaches this winter. Now in his Dunlap also tied for the Frisco Rough Riders of the Texas eighth season at Baylor is Scott Drew ninth at the Michael Hill League to the first-half championship (Butler University, 1993) while Bill Fenlon New Zealand Open and th and a season mark of 72-67. Baseball (Northwestern University, 1979) is in his tied for 10 in the Sta- America named Buechele as the top man- 19th season at DePauw. Brad Nadborne dium Classic at UGA. agerial prospect in the Texas League. He (DePauw University, 1981) is back for his said, “I think I’ve found my niche. I’m re- seventh year at Manchester of Indiana. ally enjoying managing right now and His team is ranked 25th nationally in have had a great time. Coming to Double- d3hoops.com’s pre-season poll. Back for A has been a pretty smooth adjustment. I his second season at Hartwick is Todd had a lot of the same kids in Bakersfield McGuinness (Bethany College, 2002). The last year.” Fraternity’s leading returnee on the court Craig Sager (Northwestern Univer- is Westminster forward Jake Vislay, who sity, 1973) was the field reporter during scored 449 points (16.6 average) last sea- TBS coverage of the American League’s son. championship series between the win- Jake Herbert (Northwestern Univer- ning Texas Rangers and the New York Yan- sity, 2009) represented the United States kees. Inducted into the University of at the 2010 World Championships of Texas Men’s Hall of Honor in late Novem- Wrestling in Russia during mid-October. ber was two-time All-American outfielder He also competed for the U.S. in a dual Travis Eckert (University of Texas, 1954). match versus Russia in mid-November. He played on three Southwest Confer- This winter, he will assist his alma mater’s ence championship clubs and the 1953 wrestling program as a volunteer assis- team was runner-up at the College World tant coach. During the U.S. Open tennis Series. Eckert played four seasons in the tournament in late August, Todd Martin minors and later was a founder of the (Northwestern University, 1992), who was Texas Relay Officials Association. Baseball the 1999 Open runner-up, provided USA Hall of Fame member George Sisler (Uni- Today with a look at six players he versity of Michigan, 1915) was inducted thought would be making a bit of noise in with the second class of the St. Louis New York City, then followed up with Sports Hall of Fame at a November en- daily reports and analysis of the tennis shrinement dinner. He twice batted over season’s final Grand Slam event. Martin .400 for the St. Louis Browns. competed at the U.S. Open 15 times and was an eight-time winner on the ATP Tour, reaching a high of number four. He Other Sports has stayed close to the game as a coach Several Delts competed in fall cross and TV commentator. country meets. Four Baker University

THE RAINBOW WINTER 2011 | 25 CHAPTER ETERNAL

The following Chapter Eternal RHO BETA ETA Charles F. McLeod, 1948 notices were received in the Stevens Institute of Technology University of Minnesota Marley Smith, 1938 Central Office between May 27, William F. Black, 1952 Sherman J. Cooley, 1944 William A. Spetrino, 1952 2010 and Oct. 31, 2010. George W. Daly, 1940 Clifford R. Norton, Jr., 1949 Joseph B. Thornhill, 1945 Franz A. Fideli, 1943 Paul E. Samuels, 1946 ALPHA BETA CHI Allegheny College TAU BETA KAPPA Brown University Spencer W. Phillips, 1948 Pennsylvania State University University of Colorado William G. Thompson, 1936 James J. Hartenstein, III, 1989 J.B. Cartwright, 1946 William C. Wohlfarth, 1934 BETA Ohio University UPSILON BETA LAMBDA BETA PSI Gary D. Conlan, 1958 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Lehigh University Wabash College John L. Dengel, 1941 Paul H. Wierzbieniec, 1969 Lowry S. Danser, 1933 Edward L. Adair, Jr., 1949 Ralph E. Van Horn, 1948 Richard W. Hubschmitt, 1939 Dominic A. Cefali, 1952 John M. Zahrndt, 1942 PHI Bruce W. Thayer, 1944 Vance W. Noble, 1934 Washington and Lee University Robert H. Voorhis, 1939 GAMMA Charles S. Glasgow, Jr., 1950 BETA OMEGA Washington & Jefferson College BETA MU University of California John W. Arblaster, 1949 CHI Tufts University Jerry C. Cole, 1949 William T. Bradley, 1942 Kenyon College W. Frank Reed, 1953 Dale Cunnison, 1932 Carl D. Mead, 1936 Thomas N. Carruth, 1950 Eugene S. Uchacz, 1969 Philip R. Dunn, 1959 Byron J. Horn, 1986 Ralph H. Henkle, Jr., 1955 DELTA Albin W. Smith, 1950 BETA NU Bruce W. McDonald, 1950 University of Michigan Massachusetts Institute of Tech- Robert E. Collins, 1946 OMEGA nology GAMMA BETA M. Arthur Detrisac, 1945 University of Pennsylvania Edward J. Czar, 1943 Illinois Institute of Technology Richard S. Gess, 1954 Charles E. Ireland, Jr., 1957 John P. Downie, 1966 James P. Hartnett, 1947 Todd T. Grant, 1962 Robert S. Jones, 1954 Basil P. Gray, 1939 Ward L. Quaal, 1941 John W. Scheurer, Jr., 1940 Bradford Hooper, 1934 GAMMA GAMMA Bryant M. Sharp, 1946 Richard J. Thomas, 1949 Philip E. Phaneuf, 1942 Dartmouth College Auburn G. Van Syoc, 1951 Edward G. Clapham, 1957 BETA ALPHA BETA XI William R. Collins, Jr., 1950 EPSILON Indiana University Tulane University Edwin B. Dooley, Jr., 1955 Albion College R. Case Hammond, 1940 Ronald S. Joseph, 1961 David C. Downie, 1962 James T. King, 1971 Vincent C. L. Holmstrom, 1940 Wilkes A. Knolle, 1943 Robert C. Ervin, Jr., 1936 Thomas G. Murphy, 1972 Paschal N. Ronzone, 1943 John B. Glesmann, 1942 Kenneth H. Woodruff, 1955 BETA OMICRON Edwin A. Holbrook, Jr., 1932 ZETA Cornell University Colin B. Holman, 1939 Case Western Reserve University BETA BETA John D. Bartley, Jr., 1956 John W. Ruhsam, 1949 Frederick I. Whitehead, 1941 DePauw University William L. Murphey, Jr., 1955 Seymour S. Rutherford, Jr., 1939 L. Dale Lambert, 1944 William W. Rutherford, 1940 IOTA E. Richard Lewke, 1949 BETA PI Norman W. Saunders, 1948 Michigan State University Cedric M. Seaman, 1953 Northwestern University Eugene G. Kolach, 1950 Burton O. Eberly, 1947 GAMMA DELTA Walter T. Redmond, 1950 BETA GAMMA Abram B. Horner, Jr., 1937 West Virginia University University of Wisconsin James R. Phillip, 1948 Charles F. Carspecken, 1970 KAPPA Warren L. Ammentorp, 1952 Lesley C. Robinson, 1946 Kenton A. Hall, 1941 Hillsdale College William H. Pagels, 1952 James C. Walker, 1947 Burton B. Leachman, 1944 Howard A. Bitzinger, 1950 David C. McCandless, 1970 Robert F. Donovan, 1953 BETA DELTA BETA RHO James Tidler, 1942 Alfred L. Hildner, 1930 University of Georgia Stanford University John P. White, 1963 Lee J. Walker, 1951 Robert T. Kitchens, 1965 Bruce A. Iversen, 1952 Durward M. Poland, 1960 Louis Oneal, 1955 GAMMA ZETA MU George Thompson, 1949 Stephen M. Smith, 1961 Wesleyan University Ohio Wesleyan University Vincent B. Allison, Jr., 1943 William E. Besuden, 1950 BETA EPSILON BETA TAU Charles H. Bippart, Jr., 1947 Clifford L. Crull, 1941 Emory University University of Nebraska Richard D. Cary, 1938 George E. Kratt, 1941 Frank M. Houser, 1932 Albert E. McClure, Jr., 1954 Walter R. Hibbard, Jr., 1939 Charles A. Moye, Jr., 1939 Robert R. Maynard, 1952 OMICRON Barry J. Skidmore, 1969 BETA UPSILON Robert H. Musil, 1943 University of Iowa University of Illinois C. Frederick Rogge, 1941 Robert M. Heldridge, 1959 BETA ZETA John H. Chapin, 1947 Ralph E. Short, 1954 Roger K. Mendenhall, 1954 Butler University Carl N. Falkenstrom, 1951 Harold E. Curtis, 1943 William C. Krautheim, 1950 GAMMA ETA PI John F. Fish, 1957 George Washington University University of Mississippi Joel E. Harrod, 1941 BETA PHI Kenneth W. Patrum, 1936 James E. Nichols, 1940 Edward M. Marmion, 1953 Ohio State University John J. Schultz, 1957 Patrick E. Osting, 1969 Frederick A. Belt, 1947 Harry T. Totten, 1951 Gary R. Griffith, 1963 Robert J. Kegerreis, 1943

26 | THE RAINBOW WINTER 2011 GAMMA THETA GAMMA UPSILON Robert H. Smith, 1975 DELTA SIGMA Baker University Miami University Gilbert L. Wilson, Jr., 1946 University of Maryland Jerry E. Bamesberger, 1958 James R. Holtzmuller, 1943 Donald M. Wolfe, 1952 Ronald Camp, 1955 James H. Blackwood, 1964 Howard M. Jones, 1935 C. David Reyner, 1943 John W. McIntosh, 1965 DELTA ETA DELTA TAU Myron J. Montman, 1947 University of Alabama Bowling Green State University GAMMA IOTA Robert A. Sander, 1941 Edwin H. Ginn, 1941 Frank Fusco, 1955 University of Texas William E. Thompson, 1949 William J. Baugh, 1956 Wayne E. Dear, 1955 GAMMA CHI Jerry D. Weiler, 1962 Donald R. Beal, 1964 David M. Hailey, 1985 Kansas State University Robert E. Kennedy, 1969 J. Fred Jones, 1950 John H. Epperson, Jr., 1952 DELTA THETA Ronald A. Rhoads, 1972 William K. Grittman, 1950 University of Toronto DELTA UPSILON Frederick A. Bell, 1944 University of Delaware GAMMA KAPPA GAMMA PSI Donald R. Larkworthy, 1949 Richard E. Pruett, 1959 University of Missouri Georgia Institute of Technology Mark H. McKinney, 1962 William O. Alt, 1935 DELTA IOTA DELTA PHI Kenneth L. McNeal, 1950 James H. Elsinger, 1949 UCLA Florida State University Howard W. Robertson, 1956 Richard W. Jennings, 1959 Allen H. Davis, 1946 Isham L. Anderson, 1950 Wyman Wickersham, 1931 George W. Lathem, 1943 William L. Otis, 1951 H. Robert Berry, Sr., 1963 William V. Schneider, 1936 John L. Franklin, 1990 GAMMA LAMBDA DELTA ALPHA William H. McDonald, 1953 Purdue University University of Oklahoma DELTA KAPPA James M. Morrison, 1951 Robert J. Brannock, 1931 George G. Anthony, 1943 Duke University G. Lawrence Singletary, Jr., 1984 John A. Garrettson, 1938 Kenneth R. Duff, 1935 William H. Bradford, Jr., 1959 Kent N. Garvens, 1959 Carl T. Matthews, Jr., 1939 Willis Butler, 1939 DELTA CHI Carson S. Kent, 1945 Paul G. Spining, III, 1971 James F. Dolson, 1942 Oklahoma State University James G. Mitchell, 1944 William A. Swan, 1931 Thomas D. Fernalld, 1938 George W. English, Jr., 1958 Richard F. Hintermeister, 1937 Joseph E. Smith, 1965 GAMMA MU DELTA BETA Walter S. Lenox, 1938 University of Washington Carnegie Mellon University DELTA OMEGA Peter S. Dyer, 1958 Clarence H. Daniel, 1939 DELTA LAMBDA Kent State University John R. Nelson, Jr., 1942 Lucas E. Finney, 1941 Oregon State University Frank C. Bond, 1948 Allan J. Treuer, 1935 Warren D. Helmer, Jr., 1948 James M. Morris, III, 1943 James P. Luli, 1950 Francis A. Loya, 1954 Alexander L. Stuvland, 1975 Germane L. Swanson, 1950 GAMMA NU William A. Smith, Jr., 1939 University of Maine George D. Van Nort, 1943 DELTA MU EPSILON ALPHA Maynard P. Blaisdell, 1931 University of Idaho Auburn University Kenneth M. Krupka, 1971 DELTA GAMMA Howard E. Ahlskog, 1938 Arthur C. Beall, III, 1976 Donald C. Simpson, 1950 University of South Dakota James E. Roupe, 1953 Don A. Bierle, 1951 Paul P. Sartwell, 1941 EPSILON BETA GAMMA XI James D. Carver, 1967 David C. Schwalbe, 1947 Texas Christian University University of Cincinnati Jerry A. Flynn, 1973 Kenneth E. Smith, 1954 Hugh V. Slatery, 1978 Alfred A. Dorenbusch, 1936 John L. Wilds, 1952 Walter W. Knocke, 1938 DELTA NU EPSILON EPSILON Albert P. Penter, 1961 DELTA DELTA Lawrence University University of Arizona Carl C. Rue, 1963 University of Tennessee Stanley Guth, 1937 Gregg D. Alpert, 1987 Jack H. Simison, 1950 J. Malcolm Aste, 1930 James E. Slauson, 1943 John L. Strubbe, 1945 John T. Evans, Jr., 1947 W. Robert Wilson, 1946 EPSILON ZETA Lewis C. Stryker, 1940 Haywood S. Harris, 1951 Sam Houston State University Jack B. Tracy, 1953 Don N. Hummel, 1954 DELTA XI Jot H. Hodges, Jr., 1954 Donald P. Voorhis, 1967 Robert G. Schaedle, Jr., 1949 University of North Dakota William J. Wilson, 1944 James A. Lewis, 1955 EPSILON NU DELTA EPSILON Lynn C. Lunde, 1953 Missouri Univ. of Science and GAMMA RHO University of Kentucky Stanley A. Moe, 1934 Technology University of Oregon Beau Scott Bietry, 2005 Lee E. Belsky, 1975 Frederick R. Corbett, 1950 James S. Calvin, 1935 DELTA OMICRON Claude F. Brown, 1968 Peter B. Hill, 1946 John S. Chambers, Jr., 1938 Westminster College David N. Smith, 1967 Franklin J. Hunter, 1951 Richard J. Fuller, 1934 Samuel G. Barnes, 1968 Robert L. Mueller, 1946 Lawrence A. Herron, 1933 William E. Icenogle, Jr., 1945 EPSILON TAU Laurence E. Reinecker, 1949 Ralph Kercheval, 1934 University of Wisconsin/Milwaukee Carl R. Lezius, 1951 DELTA PI Thomas G. Cinatl, 1968 GAMMA SIGMA John R. Meredith, 1940 University of Southern California University of Pittsburgh John J. Robbins, 1946 Vincent Danno, 1944 Jack E. Hutchinson, 1944 Frank K. Rush, 1942 Glenn E. Wills, 1950 DELTA RHO GAMMA TAU Whitman College University of Kansas DELTA ZETA Roy Nilson, 1950 Harry R. Hanson, 1949 University of Florida Earl E. Robertson, Jr., 1950 W. Bruce Campbell, 1930 Deloit R. Wolfe, 1953 Leslie D. Smith, Jr., 1948

THE RAINBOW WINTER 2011 | 27 Alan Brackett WHO DAT PRESIDENT?

BY BROOK PRITCHETT

As a callow youth of 17, Alan Brackett arrived in New Orleans from Seekonk, Mass., to enroll sight unseen at Tulane Univer- sity. It was a match made in jambalaya heaven. Three decades later the New England émigré is immersed in the business, civic and social life of his adopted city and hometown of his wife, Linda.

28 | THE RAINBOW WINTER 2011 Alan epitomizes the axiom of, “if you want something done, give it to a busy per- Father and son son.” While Delta Tau Delta has been a primary beneficiary of his talents since under- Brackett and his son, graduate days, he also is an active lay churchman, the recent board chair of his son’s Austin, are huge football fans, and find that going to Episcopal school, a leader in the legal community of New Orleans and Louisiana, and their beloved Saints games the head of a Mardi Gras krewe. He hung around town long enough to see its perenni- is a great way to enjoy some father/son time together. ally woeful NFL team rise from “Aint’s” to Super Bowl champions and shared the vic- During the 2009 season, tory moment with his teenage son, Austin, in Miami last January. they scored season tickets for the Saints and when their He navigates a rather crazed family/professional/fraternal/civic/social life on a team made it to the Super sleep regimen significantly less than the recommended daily dosage. E-mail traffic Bowl, they knew they needed to take advantage of from Alan regularly begins by 7 a.m. and a 5 a.m. offering is not unusual. He responds the opportunity to see them to Delt business quickly and with the gift of getting to the crux of an issue. That’s true play. After a rushed flight the morning of the game, in person, too. they attended the NFL COVER STORY Witty, urbane, a clothes horse and a foodie, he’s also approachable and adamant Alumni Party and then the game. They flew home that Delts live the admonition of serving “those that follow.” The 50th president of around 2 a.m. after the Delta Tau Delta truly is a servant leader. game and while it was a whirlwind experience, it was The small town of Brackett’s youth fea- Goodman, who ended up being my big a special moment that Brackett was able to share tured a school and church within walking brother. We’re still friends and he is cur- with his son. distance down the street from his home. rently president of the house corporation He was the youngest of five kids and he at Tulane.” knew when he graduated from high school that wherever his fortunes lie, they The Brackett and his son, were not in that small town. Austin, at the 2010 Super As a senior in high school, he looked Student Bowl game cheering on into colleges across the country: from As an undergradu- their Saints. New York to California, D.C. to New Or- ate at Tulane, leans. He was leaning toward Pepperdine Brackett was very University and within just a few short focused on his weeks of making the trek to California, he studies and worked changed his mind at the last minute and diligently to com- ended up at Tulane in New Orleans. plete his under- It was that decision to go to Tulane graduate degree in that gave him his first experience with three years. Tu- Delta Tau Delta. lane offered an “My chapter had a rush tradition that advanced track if there were freshmen coming from your program that al- state to Tulane, you wrote to them,” lowed students to Brackett said. “It was on Fraternity letter- complete their head and rush was the first week of undergraduate school. Mike Goodman from Winchester, degree and their Mass., sent me one of those letters and I law degree in six didn’t think much about it. I didn’t think I years. Brackett was going to rush a fraternity; I didn’t decided to load think it was for me. The first day I was in up his aca- the dorm I met this guy down the hall and demic schedule he ended up pledging Delt. He invited me so he could be to come to a rush party with him. It was admitted early the last night of rush and he had told into law them to give me a bid and they did. Of school. course, at the rush party I met Mike

THE RAINBOW WINTER 2011 | 29 Despite his heavy course visor was the most rewarding. “Being a load, he worked hard to achieve chapter advisor is the best because you success as a Delt and was are working directly with the undergradu- named best pledge in his class. ates and that is what the fraternal experi- “I got a plaque that meant a lot ence is all about,” Brackett said. “Serving to me. I kept it until Hurricane on the Arch Chapter is rewarding, but Katrina washed it away,” there’s nothing better than interacting Brackett said. with the students. Just having the oppor- Brackett served as an offi- tunity to spend 15 or 20 minutes chatting cer his sophomore, junior and about what’s going on on campus and senior years at Tulane and was seeing such bright and engaging young vice president of his chapter men is so nice. Being able to touch their during his first year of law lives and trying to help them with what- school. ever benefit of experience you can give them is gratifying.” “Linda, my wife, de- scribes me as a joiner and jokes that my mindset is that The President anything I join, I eventually want to end up running,” When Brackett was elected president in Brackett said. “She’s right. August 2010, he took a realistic approach The only things I get in- to the job he had in front of him. He does volved in are things that I not have a plan for fixing something that care deeply about and once I do isn’t broken, but rather he prefers to focus get involved, I put a lot of energy into on the Fraternity’s goals. “From an orga- The King of them; the Fraternity was no exception.” nizational standpoint, we always have to keep the vision of the Fraternity in mind,” Mardi Gras Brackett said. “What are we trying to do? For the past 25 years, Brackett, The Volunteer We’re trying to help our brothers become along with his wife Linda, have better men. Teaching people about what been involved with the many ac- After his intense work during his under- they should keep their focus on is always tivities associated with Mardi graduate and graduate years, Brackett Gras. He belongs to several Car- a challenge, but we have to continue to took a year off from fraternity life before nival organizations in New Or- do our best. I hope that focusing on edu- leans and has been active in being recruited in fall 1984 by Peter Ur- cation and learning will help to achieve presenting the debutante balls banowicz, Jr. (1985), the chapter presi- that vision.” each year. He was first intro- dent at the time, to return to Beta Xi duced to the traditions and fes- Brackett’s goals during his presidency tivals by another Delt alum from Chapter and serve as an assistant advisor. Tulane. He credits Urbanowicz with starting him include focusing on successful program- down the road of alumni volunteering ming as well as keeping undergraduates During Mardi Gras, he and and their friendship has remained a con- engaged for their entire college careers. Linda attend several private The Greek system across the board is in a balls and other events leading stant over the years. Brackett served as up to the big parade along St. best man in Urbanowicz’s wedding and general period of growth due to students’ Charles Ave. on Mardi Gras day. Urbanowicz is his son, Austin’s, godfather. tendencies to be more group-oriented. The current generation is defined more as Following his few years as an assis- joiners than individualists. Brackett ac- tant advisor, Brackett was moved up to knowledges that after men are recruited, chapter advisor. After Beta Xi closed in they need to continue to be active to be 1990, he worked to maintain a Delt pres- successful Delts. ence in New Orleans until recolonization was possible. In 1995, Brackett was asked According to Brackett, by retaining an to serve as a vice president in the South- older presence within the chapter, the ern Division. He was then elected division membership benefits through both edu- president in 1999 and served until 2002 cation and citizenship. He believes that when he was elected secretary at the L.A. by trending toward retaining people, Karnea. more positive behaviors will be taught by the more senior undergraduates and they Although he has served many differ- will best model positive behavior to ent volunteer roles within the Fraternity, newer members. he maintains that serving as a chapter ad-

30 | THE RAINBOW WINTER 2011 What are we trying to do? We’re trying to help our brothers become Elected “ Alan Brackett (Tulane better men. Teaching people about what they should keep their focus on University, 1982) was elected the 50th international president of Delta Tau Delta at the 2010 is always a challenge, but we have to continue to do our best. I hope that Karnea. He previously served on the Arch Chapter as vice focusing on education and learning will help to achieve that vision. president, second vice ” president, secretary and ALAN BRACKETT Southern Division president. INTERNATIONAL PRESIDENT Professionally Brackett is the managing “We need to focus on keeping our Business as one of the city’s Top 50 member of the New Orleans law members engaged throughout their col- Lawyers in 2005 and by Louisiana Super firm where he practices in the fields of admiralty and maritime lege careers because they are our best Lawyers in 2008, 2009 and 2010. Because law, and federal workers’ weapon against acting out,” Brackett said. his area of law is such a specialized topic, compensation law. He has COVER STORY “I remember doing goofy things as a he spends quite a bit of time traveling for chaired a national maritime law young member and I remember the peo- work; however, he does enjoy traveling program for the Loyola University School of Law for ple that scolded me and those moments outside of work with his family. more than 10 years, and served were tremendously impactful. To have He has served various other volunteer on the board and as general our own people teaching each other is the roles within the New Orleans community counsel of a maritime industry best tool at our disposal.” trade group in New Orleans for including serving as chairman of the 15 years. In addition to focusing on retention, board at his son’s school, presiding judge Brackett also would like to continue the of the Ecclesiastical court and has held He has been named one of New increase in programs the Fraternity offers, numerous positions within his church. Orleans’ “Top 50 Lawyers” and has been named a Louisiana specifically, The Road. “I’m sure we will He also does work for Mardi Gras in his “SuperLawyer” for the past continue the alcohol awareness discus- free time. All of his work leaves him little three years. He is an assistant sions, but our focus on life skills and sur- time for extra activities; however, he con- bar examiner for the State of viving in the world is a really significant siders his service a hobby. “Mardi Gras is Louisiana and is a fellow in the Louisiana Bar Foundation, for program that I wish I had when I was in a part of the fabric of living in New Or- which he chairs the New school. Nothing like The Road existed leans and it means a lot to me to be a part Orleans Community Partnership when I was in school and I think it’s of it,” Brackett said. Panel. something we can be really proud of,” Brackett is also passionate about trav- Brackett said. eling and tries to take a foreign trip with Education He believes that because students are his family every year. Their plans for this Brackett earned his bachelor’s now being introduced to GreekLifeEdu™ year include the south of France and degree in history from Tulane University in 1982 and a juris at a younger age, the Fraternity has an northern Italy. “My mother’s family is Ital- doctorate from Tulane Law opportunity to expand its work on life ian and we adore Italy,” Brackett said. “We School in 1984. skills programs. “The Fraternity has a lot have been several times and really love it, to be proud of for being at the forefront of but haven’t been for a few years so it’s alcohol education and addressing it in an time to get back.” adult way with a health and wellness plat- form,” Brackett said. The Future When asked what his hope is for the fu- The Man ture of his role with the Fraternity, Brack- Outside of his volunteer time with Delta ett said, “I want to do a good job and do Tau Delta, Brackett stays busy practicing the work that needs to get done. I don’t in the fields of admiralty and maritime want my name on a building or a pro- law, and federal workers’ compensation gram…that just isn’t me. There’s a line in law with the firm Mouledoux, Bland, the Ritual, ‘an unselfish and noble life,’ Legrand & Brackett, LLC in New Orleans. and if somebody at the end of the day He has been practicing law for over 25 were to say that about me, I couldn’t be years and handles claims nationwide. He prouder. It’s about serving others.” has been recognized by New Orleans City

THE RAINBOW WINTER 2011 | 31 Living the Creed: Lifelong Learning

The first sentence in the Delt Creed Undergraduates learn outside reads: “I believe in Delta Tau Delta for the education of youth and the inspiration of the classroom maturity, so that I may better learn and Every January, LaGrange College of- live the truth.” But, what exactly does that fers students the opportunity to take a mean for undergraduates and alumni? January term class. Students can choose How are Delts able to continue to prac- from several travel abroad options in- tice that concept of continued education cluding trips to London, Spain, Costa in their everyday lives? Rica or the Galapagos Islands. As an undergraduate, the fraternity Thomas Waddington, Joshua Cash experience broadens a brother’s personal and Blake Palmer, brothers from Zeta growth and helps build upon the college Beta Chapter at LaGrange College, trav- educational process. Delta Tau Delta of- eled to Costa Rica to take part in a class fers many programs to help undergradu- on animal behavior during the spring ates expand upon their academic 2010 semester. The 12-day course started education, including The Road, leader- in San Juan and the brothers made their ship development opportunities and way across the country, stopping at a va- conferences. But, what does a Delt do riety of locations from city hotels to rustic when his undergraduate time is over? cabins in the middle of nowhere. According to a recent Delta Tau Delta During their time in Costa Rica, the Facebook survey, 94 percent of respon- brothers were required to give presenta- dents have continued their education tions on animal behavior which included after college in some way, with many en- research done prior to their arrival com- rolled in graduate courses for academic bined with field observations. The broth- credit. From updating skills to adapting ers went on daily hikes where they were to career changes, Delts young and old able to observe animal behavior in their STORY BY SCOTT HEYDT, are building upon the Delt Creed to make natural habitats. The variety of animals MORAVIAN COLLEGE, 2002 AND BROOK PRITCHETT ‘learning a lifelong journey.’ included toucans, parrots, jaguars and

32 | THE RAINBOW WINTER 2011 several breeds of monkeys and birds. community centers and other Although much of their time was civic institutions offer people the chance spent on research, they were able to take to continue their education in a way that part in a few fun activities including zip- fits their needs best. lining through the tree canopy, whitewa- Rabbi Scott Aaron (University of ter rafting and engaging in local culture. Cincinnati, 1988), Community Scholar “One of the most startling things we with the Agency for Jewish Learning of learned was how committed to conserva- Greater Pittsburgh, offers a variety of op- tion a small country like Costa Rica was,” tions for adult education resources, from said Waddington. “We also learned about one-time interest-building workshops, to the devastating impact man has had on more in-depth long-term coursework. the country. Hundreds of acres of rainfor- “My entire career has been focused est were destroyed before the country on working with adults in the Jewish passed environmental protection acts.” community,” said Aaron. “At the Agency for Jewish Learning, we try to focus on Jewish education across the board [and] Alumni make a career of Lifelong how we improve opportunities for adult Learning education.” Alumni across the globe are known No matter how they approach lifelong for advancing lifelong learning initiatives, learning, alumni will attest to the fact that but some have taken that meaning a step their time as an undergraduate shaped further by making lifelong education their their opinion on continuing education. careers. “My Delt experience definitely prioritized the idea of academic excellence,” said Tom Snyder (Kettering University-A, Aaron. “When you’re in a university set- 1967) is the president of Ivy Tech Com- ting, academic excellence is about main- munity College, the only statewide (Indi- taining grades to become competent in ana) community college in the country. your subject matter. As we age, we seek “The Delt experience helped formulate wisdom rather than knowledge, which is my opinion on lifelong learning,” Snyder reflective of the Delt Creed.” said. “My experience was that fraternity life was a very important part of the educational process.” Snyder believes there has been a recent increase in recognizing the value of education. Enrollment at his school has doubled in the last five years, with 70 percent of those enrolled being adult learners. This increase is thanks, in part, to Snyder’s philosophy that adult learners are obligated to think about what they can do and expand their talents in order to succeed personally and professionally. “Many people come back that might already have a bachelor’s degree to pursue their dream careers,” said Snyder. “We offer many two-year de- grees in high-demand fields, such as nursing, information technology and allied health.” But, not all instances of lifelong learning need to take place in a for- Zeta Beta members Thomas Waddington, Joshua Cash and Blake Palmer hold the Delt flag during a recent trip Costa Rica. mal academic setting. Many

THE RAINBOW WINTER 2011 | 33 learning runs so deep that Starr serves as From the frontlines: chapter advisor for the Delts nearby at John Carroll University. These men hear Meet some Delts that live the Starr repeat a crucial message time and Creed every day again, “If your members are the same when they leave as when they arrived, Mark Starr (Case Western Reserve University, you have failed them.” The Fraternity of- 1995) fers that light of aspiration, and Mark Undergraduate engineering major, Starr is a man who calls present and fu- law school, Greek affairs administrator— ture Delts to its flame. an unconventional career path, yes, but Mark Starr currently serves as the as- one that called Mark Starr to a life of stu- sistant director of Greek Life at Case West- dent service. “Lifelong learning requires ern Reserve University. adaptability and flexibility in goals and ideas,” Starr said. “If I went in (to career Dr. Thomas Hatfield (University of Texas, exploration) convinced I would be a 1957) lawyer, I would have missed what I truly love and am passionate about.” In the 1960s, community colleges burst onto the scene as America strived to Starr began his work in Case Western’s meet the educational needs of the Baby Greek Life office as a graduate student. Boomer generation. Enter Dr. Thomas His first significant student interaction Hatfield. In the right place at the right was with a Delt on the IFC Board. Judicial time, he matched his devotion to service and risk management issues can burden a with the powerful community college Greek Life officer, but relationships like movement. “Community colleges are bea- the one forged between Starr and this cons of hope and centers for learning, ac- Delt continue to motivate and inspire cessible both geographically and Starr’s service. He feels the purposeful financially, that appeal to adults of all conversations with undergraduates about ages,” Hatfield said. learning and values-based living offers something a non-affiliated man or Forty years, two community college woman will not receive elsewhere during presidencies and a lifetime of learning their collegiate experience. later, Hatfield’s passion for improving lives, families and society through educa- In fact, his commitment to lifelong tion remains. His continued commitment is due, in part, to the profound debt he feels to the Fraternity. Whether developing a four-year program or an isolated workshop, Hatfield emphasizes that the “most effective lifelong learning is derived from the interests, aspirations and problems of the clientele. Program decisions require listening, and effective listening requires humility and a knowledge base.” With The Road in full swing, our Fra- ternity and our fraternal learning communities can benefit from Hatfield’s expertise. “So many undergraduates that have specialized majors don’t get a broad- based liberal education, but many still have a great desire to fill up their education.” He urges all Delts to take advantage of Fraternity learning opportunities during and beyond their undergraduate experience. “For the Education of Youth”

34 | THE RAINBOW WINTER 2011 has never rung truer. Whether advising a large cross section of Dr. Thomas Hatfield currently serves students from various campus organiza- as a senior research fellow and director of tions or Ohio State Delts, it is the student the Military History Institute at the Uni- interaction that propels his service. versity of Texas at Austin. Throughout his work, his message remains the same. Students must open Jeff Pelletier (Ohio State University, 1994) themselves to learning beyond their degree. “We don’t exist in a world where any “When you identify your passion, it’s degree you earn is static,” Pelletier said. never too late to jump in and pursue it.” “A degree is a means to the occupation Jeff Pelletier identified his own love for that will create continual learning.” Op- student services after years of Naval serv- portunities such as continuing education ice and employment as a government and professional development make ca- contractor. “I could have stayed there reers alive and relevant. At an institution [contractor position],” Pelletier said, “but renowned nationwide for its higher edu- I can’t say that I would have been chal- cation student affairs programming, Pel- lenged and passionate.” letier’s position models how alive and Pelletier took a risk leaving the safety relevant one’s occupation really can be- and security of his position to pursue his come. calling, but he has found that student af- Jeff Pelletier currently serves as assis- fairs at Ohio State University fulfills his tant director for student involvement at interests and challenges him daily. Ohio State University.

Four ways to build a learning community in your chapter In the Fraternity setting, it is more important than means making a difference for the organization. Con- ever to form a learning community to promote a more sider integrating committees for each officer to encour- extensive learning experience than what is possible age leadership development and involvement. The through individual coursework. The concept of learn- committee teaches leadership skills to more members ing communities was introduced in the 1990s and has and provides a chance for the officer and committee gained popularity on college campuses across the members to have a positive influence on the chapter. country. Fulfillment of Individual Needs When we apply the concept of a learning commu- Conduct a discussion at the beginning of each se- nity to a fraternity, the theme becomes living the Fra- mester that will encourage brothers to set goals for the ternity values. The community can be expanded by next academic year. These goals will serve as a guide working on four main themes in order to make the ex- for what they need to do within and outside of the perience a success: chapter to be successful. This goal discussion also pro- Membership vides members with a chance to reflect and articulate As new members, men learn about the history of what they need from the chapter. the Fraternity and the values of the organization. It is Shared Events and Emotional Connections not enough to just teach those values to a segmented Delta Tau Delta can provide college men an experi- population of the chapter. A learning community pro- ence that is different from other student organizations vides shared knowledge through a shared experience. through the Ritual. The experience of Ritual needs to Consider involving initiated brothers in the teaching of be held with great respect and importance. However, it new members. It is not enough to just experience Rit- is not enough to just perform the ceremony. Through ual together; the learning and application needs to in- discussion and reflection of the ceremonies, the Delt volve all brothers. Creed and the values, chapter members have an oppor- Influence tunity for a unique shared experience they can’t dupli- In the sense of feeling connected to the chapter, it cate on their campus. is important to have a sense of influence. Influence

THE RAINBOW WINTER 2011 | 35 The future of The Road

STORY BY ELLEN SHERTZER

“ Our vision for The Road is that by 2020 all chapters will have fully embraced and integrated the program in the life of the chapter. Chapters that implement The Road will provide their members a substantive experience which better prepares them for life after college.” JIM RUSSELL EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT

36 | THE RAINBOW WINTER 2011 “ I am a firm believer in The Road because it can provide members with the tools that a young man needs for his future. Through implementation of the five elements of The Road, chapters can develop individual members into well- rounded men, fully prepared to take on the challenges of life. Not only does The Road Austin Gerber and Mark Mosias of Epsilon Mu at Ball State spend a quiet afternoon studying. They have found The Road helps to build life skills that otherwise aren’t taught on campus. provide education, it also allows brothers to How did The Road get started? ship and staff are committed to staying grow closer with each the course. In 2005, Delta Tau Delta began having other and can bridge conversations about the creation of a member education program that could The Road today the gap between make the Delt experience more relevant The Road is now a four-tiered educa- undergraduate st to the 21 century student. Students com- tional program that focuses on personal members and alumni ing to college had many options to skill development. Chapters create their members. As more and choose from on a college campus. Par- own Road experience for their members ents wanted to know what the value of through education programs and experi- more chapters begin joining a fraternity like Delta Tau Delta ences. Members, both undergraduate facilitating Road was to their student. Universities were and alumni, are encouraged to partici- Connections, the overall asking Greek-letter organizations to re- pate in The Road. turn to their values and support the edu- quality of men cational mission of the host institution. graduating as Delts and The concept of a personal develop- What are the four tiers? ment program was identified early on • Road Connections recruited by Delts will and it was inspired by the line in the Rite Road Connections are a set of 20 most assuredly of Iris, “help the man first.” The values consultant-facilitated modules. increase. I believe that and Ritual of the Fraternity are woven There are four programs for each throughout the program, from the name of the five elements: Career De- Delta Tau Delta is in the “The Road” to the essence of teaching velopment, Personal Leadership, business of molding lifelong learning. The program teaches Financial Security, Health and good men and The the true meaning of being a Delt. Wellness, and Life Skills. The Fraternity intentionally did not • Chapter Developed or Local Re- Road is the tool that will intertwine The Road with the new mem- source Programs carry this Fraternity ber education program. This program is Chapter Developed Programs are forward. intended to be voluntary and something organized by undergraduate ” a chapter can create to fit its campus cul- members and Local Resource Ken Tubbs ture. For the program to be successful the Programs are developed by other UGC Chairman students need to own the process. This campus or community organiza- John Carroll University, can be challenging because the process tions. Either of these programs 2011 can take time, but the Fraternity leader- must be related to one of the five

THE RAINBOW WINTER 2011 | 37 Road Connections elements to be considered part of demic affairs or member education. The Road. Some examples of Other chapters have created a new posi- include: chapter developed programs are tion and this is his sole responsibility. Career Development etiquette dinners, learning how There are several resources online that Mad Skills—Resume to change the oil in a car or a help chapters implement the program in- writing gender communication work- cluding an online tutorial and an Imple- Talkin the Talk—Inter- shop. mentation Guide. viewing skills • Advanced Fraternity Leadership Dream Job—Finding the Experience Can alumni get involved? right job Advanced Fraternity Leadership Keeping the Job—Re- Experiences encompasses several Since the program began, alumni tain the job that stu- unique learning opportunities for have eagerly waited for opportunities to dents are in undergraduate members of the get involved with The Road. There are Fraternity. These include Bethany two ways alumni can get involved with Financial Security and Sailing Leadership Academy, the program on a chapter level. First, Double Down—Money Division Conferences, Karnea, serve as the life skills advisor. The role of management the Undergraduate Interfrater- this advisor is to help organize educa- Bears and Bulls—U.S. nity Institute and Futures Quest. tional opportunities for the chapter. The stock market • Electronic Learning Resources life skills advisor works closely with the My Space—Online Through the Delta Tau Delta membership education chairman or safety Road chairman. Second, alumni can website students can participate Priceless—Credit man- share their knowledge and experience agement in several different learning opportunities such as videos, online with chapter members by conducting training modules, articles and Road programs on topics in their areas of Personal Leadership expertise. Chapters are encouraged to or- other web sites. Next Chapter—Creating ganize programs and to not wait for a your legacy and life Road Connection delivered by a chapter after college How is it different from other fra- consultant. Getting to Yes—Conflict resolution ternity member education pro- Smooth talker—Conver- grams? Why does the Fraternity need a sational skills The Road is different from other fra- member education program? Tools of the Trade— ternity programs in several ways. The Leadership styles Delta Tau Delta Fraternity has core Road emphasizes the skills that students values and principles on which it was need to learn outside the classroom. It is Health and Wellness founded. One of those values is “Lifelong based on higher education research that Learning and Growth are Vital.” In fulfill- Get a Grip—Unhealthy shows that students are not gaining the behavior ing this value, the Fraternity has created practical skills needed to succeed in the Eat This—Healthy eat- The Road, not only to teach our under- ing “real world.” The Road allows each stu- graduate members specific skills, but Stress Happens—Stress dent to participate at his own pace and more importantly to teach them how to management doesn’t require chapters to comply with learn. In today’s world our members need The Renaissance Delt— educational standards. Finally, The Road to be prepared to continue to learn be- Dating and relationships allows chapters to develop their educa- yond their higher education tional programs to be pertinent to what degree. Life Skills the chapter needs. Through a Road Map Re-Burn, Re-Write, Re- process, chapters can look at the needs Cord: What are the and interests of their members to offer Sounds of Stereotypes? programs that are timely and relevant. Time Matrix—Time management How does a chapter implement Focus Forward—Goal setting The Road? Stand and Deliver— Many chapters have selected a Road Public speaking chairman to organize the programming. The chairman may have an additional officer position, such as the guide, aca-

38 | THE RAINBOW WINTER 2011 “ The Road, as a Stories from The Road program, enhances the Oklahoma State University and maturing in college, or having some- experience of the Delt, Delta Chi provides educational fuel to its one help them understand that what they taking his four years as are doing now will play a major role in members at its bi-monthly formal chap- an undergraduate man their life after college.” ter dinners. The recording secretary and and plants a sense of house director organize guest speakers on Spencer Mesick, Iowa State University a variety of topics including: resume writ- duty and pride in him for ing, corporate leadership, ethics and val- Kettering University-A all the years beyond his ues, and etiquette. Chapter members Epsilon Iota-A utilizes campus resources time as an active practice those skills during their three- to enhance its Road programming. Ket- brother. The importance course meal and wear formal attire. tering University offers seminars and lec- tures over the lunch hour the chapter of membership Iowa State University members attend. The men also organize education now has a programs such as time management, tak- Gamma Pi is working to build a Delta Tau parallel with The Road. It ing care of an automobile and P90X work- Delta highway through a comprehensive is a way for Delta Tau initiated brother program. The chapter outs. has incorporated The Road into its chap- Delta to educate its men ter meetings by offering a paper the third Albion College about living excellent week of each month. This time is now Epsilon hit The Road this semester and lives outside of the dedicated to Road programming with ed- launched a program that it incorporates chapter and outside of ucational goals such as establishing per- with weekly chapter meetings. Twice a se- sonal goals, formulating a list of actions mester the chapter offers longer educa- the shelter. Epsilon congruent with each goal and creating a tional programs; this fall focusing on Chapter, although new to life decision-making framework. etiquette 101 and how to properly incor- the Road, is embracing porate alcohol into a dinner or social “Our program has only had three presen- event. In addition, the chapter provides the new education tations and is in the beginning stages of short lecturettes at its meetings on topics program for its men, its being woven into the Gamma Pi Chapter. such as how to behave in public setting, campus and its On the other hand, the program is de- interview skills and cooking healthy signed to help our members not only foods. community. achieve personal goals, but also gain a ” Andrew Hurteau better understanding for how to embrace John Carroll University the mission and values of Delta Tau Delta Albion College, 2012 to help achieve their goals. Although this Iota Iota has the right person in the program has just started, I’ve noticed that driver’s seat. The member educator over- a majority of the members who sees both new and initiated member edu- have attended the presentations cation. The chapter has provided are running for executive positions hands-on learning opportunities includ- in the Fraternity (dedicated to ing programs on how to change a tire, leading the Fraternity). Also, I’ve dress for success, etiquette 101 and 401k noticed that these members are plans. The chapter also takes advantage more driven than before to ob- of the Road Connections and over the tain good grades, participate in past two and half years it has seen almost Fraternity events and make every module. wiser choices on a day-to-day basis. I don’t know if this is a correlation with growing up

Spencer Mesick and Andrej Klanic help lead the Gamma Pi Chapter at Iowa State in its Road Connections by encouraging members to volunteer as facilitators.

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No downtime in retirement Taking of Winchester, Ind., to a self-sustaining, classes at the thriving town. In just a few short years, he University of has built a hotel, a restaurant, a cinema, a Texas-Arling- deli and a business center in the town of ton, spear- just over 5,000 people. Projects in the heading a works include a non-profit center, commu- small-town re- nity center and cornerstone businesses lo- vitalization ef- cated around the town’s main square. “I fort, and like to see success and see things happen Terry Hunsucker stands in front dealing with a that make people happy,” said Hunsucker. of the Towne Square Deli and strong-willed teenager and new wife In order to help him achieve his goals, Winchester Cinema, businesses doesn’t sound like the typical day for a re- he has switched gears from his former days he helped to grow to revitalize tired Delt, but Terry Hunsucker (Ball State at Mars and is now enrolled in classes at his boyhood hometown. University, 1971) is anything but typical. the University of Texas-Arlington to famil- After 35 years with Mars, Incorporated, iarize himself in the world of non-profit Hunsucker retired in 2006 and relocated management. It is his ultimate goal to start from Los Angeles to Colleyville, Texas. He a non-profit that helps to combine many tries to manage his time and work in small philanthropic projects into one large thirds, with one third devoted to family life, network of help for those in need back in one third devoted to educating himself in his hometown. Along with his academic the world of non-profit management, and pursuits, Hunsucker has joined multiple one third spent restoring his boyhood town charitable organizations in Texas as a vol- to its former glory. On top of that load, he unteer, hoping to learn the ropes to take also serves as a division vice president for that information back to Indiana. Western Plains as well as a member of the “There are a lot of people struggling Epsilon Mu house corporation. and they need help. I have a concept that Hunsucker, along with former high I’m preparing to put into place to help school classmates and local businessmen, them. That is my ultimate goal,” said has been key in rebuilding the small town Hunsucker.

STORY BY BROOK PRITCHETT

40 | THE RAINBOW WINTER 2011 Purple Passion

As a kid, my favorite color was purple. No real reason. Purple just seems to attract me. During my freshman year of college I attended Wittenberg University in Springfield, Ohio, where I joined the Delta Tau Delta Iota Beta Chapter and gained a new appreciation for the color purple. Delta Tau Delta encouraged me to be a leader. For the first time I found myself ple, it will surely hold the same meaning it Brothers Jacob and Mike actively involved, such as serving as vice holds for me. Marian celebrate brotherhood president of the freshman student body, To my surprise, this year has given my during Homecoming. hosting a radio show and joining the choir. family a new meaning for the color purple. Sadly, after my freshman year, my par- This past year our family learned that my ents relocated to Minnesota and I had to two younger brothers, Jacob and Evan (a move with them and attend a community high school sophomore), each have tumors college my sophomore year. Needless to on their pancreas. The purple ribbon is the say, it was a difficult year and I was ecstatic symbol for pancreatic cancer. when I had the chance to attend a state uni- The tumors are caused by a genetic versity my junior year. condition, which appears to have passed I decided on the University of North me by. Since the tumors are slow growing Dakota for two reasons: One was that my and treatment options cause additional parents had attended UND, but more im- risks and health concerns, my brothers are portantly, I knew I would have an immedi- not receiving treatment for now. ate place to build friendships at the Delta While we wait and watch, we hope for Tau Delta Delta Xi Chapter shelter. I was not advanced research for pancreatic cancer. disappointed. Currently, pancreatic cancer is the fourth In spring 2010, I was chosen by my leading cause of cancer deaths in America chapter to speak at North Dakota State Uni- but treatment options and survival rates versity about colonizing a chapter on its have changed little in 20 years. campus. As I prepared for my speech and As I look forward to graduation, I have reflected on my experiences, I realized much hope for the future. A future where Delta Tau Delta had changed me, develop- pancreatic cancer will cease to take the lives ing leadership skills I did not know I had of so many. and giving me opportunities to impact peo- Mike Marian and his family have be- ple for good. come advocates for the Pancreatic Cancer My college career is almost over but my Action Network, a non-profit organization bond with Delta Tau Delta continues to dedicated to advancing research, supporting grow. This fall my little brother, Jacob, a patients and creating hope for those affected freshman, pledged Delta Tau Delta, Iota by pancreatic cancer. Visit www.pancan.org Beta. Although his favorite color is not pur- to learn more.

STORY BY MIKE MARIAN WITTENBERG UNIVERSITY, 2011

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Army Reserve Capt. Tim Nelson holds a daily briefing to check the progress of the renovation effort at the Hawaii Army Museum in Waikiki. Capt. Nelson is the officer in charge of three 21-day rotations of Texas-based Army Reserve Soldiers using their annual training to renovate the museum. Army Reserve Captain keeps busy

Army Reserve Captain Tim Nelson (Uni- main effort of this mission is to restore versity of California-Riverside, 1995) of two parapets that were destroyed in the 980th Engineer Battalion is a busy sol- [1969],” Nelson said. dier. He just finished a three-month engi- As the officer in charge of the project, neering mission called Operation Akamai Nelson was charged with making sure the Builder in which he was the officer in parapets that originally protected the 14- charge of a large and high profile renova- inch guns would be restored on the out- tion project at the Hawaii Army Museum side to their original appearance upon in Waikiki. Next, he will travel to the East- the 1911 completion of the battery. On ern Mediterranean to train with the the inside, instead of 16 feet of reinforced British Army. concrete, there will be offices, an educa- For more than 20 years the building tion center and badly need storage space still referred to as Battery Randolph, once for the many artifacts collected over the used as coastal artillery defending Hon- years, including from the recent conflicts olulu and Pearl Harbors, has had limited since 9/11. space for storage of artifacts as well as de- Now that the mission is complete, cent office space for the staff. That’s Nelson will set off again as part of the where units from the 980th enter the pic- ture. Two companies, the 284th and U.K./U.S. Officer Exchange Program, this 302nd, from Seagoville and San Antonio time traveling to Cyprus, a small island respectively, along with a detachment in off the coast of Lebanon. He is one of four Santa Fe New Mexico and a few troops officers selected for the program. from the 471st in Puerto Rico, have de- “The program is an opportunity for scended upon the biggest artifact the mu- officers of the U.S., the U.K. as well as seum possesses, the building itself, to those in Germany to exchange like- STORY AND PHOTOS BY SFC JOEL QUEBEC, 211TH MPAD, BRYAN, TEXAS renovate and restore the landmark. “The branch positions.” Nelson, a Frisco, Texas,

42 | THE RAINBOW WINTER 2011 resident, explained. Each country sends Nelson does not yet know what lies in their officers and non-commissioned of- store for him. “I think once I’m in their ficers across the sea to work with the tactical environment surrounded by their other nation and learn from each other in other officers and surrounded by their order to improve combined operations in soldiers. I’ll have a better idea a deployed environment. of how I, as an American engi- For a little over two weeks, Lieutenant neer officer, can work with Rachael Davies, a member of the British them in the future,” Nelson Royal Engineers’ 72 Engineer Regiment, said. worked and trained alongside U.S. Army As allies, according to Reserve engineers during Operation Aka- Nelson, the real intent is to mai Builder as they renovated the Hawaii learn tactics, culture and a Army Museum in Waikiki. As her Ameri- little more about how can counterpart, Nelson, was the project each nation’s army func- officer in charge for the operation and tions, the similarities as will go to the U.K. and then to Cyprus in well as the differences. July as the second part of the exchange. The program helps to He was also responsible for arranging strengthen bonds with things for her to do while in the U.S. our allies in a non- Some of the tasks for Lt. Davies in- hostile training envi- cluded drywall, spackle and mud applica- ronment in order to tion, using a circular saw, troop leading improve the tactical procedures as team leader of an ancillary abilities in a deployed set- project and even driving a large forklift. “I ting such as Afghanistan, Iraq or the didn’t know what to expect before I came Balkans. here,” she said. “I didn’t know, day by day, The British Territorial Army is the what [Capt. Nelson] had planned for me, equivalent to the U.S. Army Reserve or but what he did have planned for me has National Guard. They perform their duty been the most amazing experience. He’s one night each week and one weekend been an absolute star. It’s been a perfect per month as well as two weeks.” a two-week annual training.

Above: Army Reserve Capt. Tim Nelson gives British Lt. Rachael Davies a plaque in the shape of the Hawaiian Island of O`ahu as a token of appreciation during her time training with the U.S. Army Reserve in Waikiki. Davies was a participant in the U.S./U.K. Offi- cer Exchange program and Capt. Nelson will travel to the U.K. and then to Cyprus as the U.S. exchange representative. Lt. Davies also received the Army Achieve- ment Medal.

Left: Army Reserve Capt. Tim Nel- son takes some video of Army Re- serve Soldiers as they work on the roof of the Hawaii Army Museum in Waikiki. Besides being the project leader, Capt. Nelson took time during the operation to get video of various work as well as recre- ational activities.

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Gary Richardson and his father, George. PHOTO COURTESY GEORGE RICHARDSON Soldier, student, leader

Gary Richardson (Florida Atlantic University) is a natural born leader. In high school, he started a hockey team and the program flourished during his four years, growing from 13 to 60 members and nearly winning a championship. After high school, Richardson attended Rutgers University where he did well, playing club hockey and enjoyed socializing, but something was missing. The 9/11 attacks had just happened and he left college. He decided to join the Army Reserves. He continued to show his leadership ability and was put in charge of 40 men his first day at boot camp. That display of leadership has only continued to thrive in the nine years since. During his time in the Reserves, Richard- son belonged to the Mt. Laurel, N.J. Emergency Squad and during training became a squad leader and finished first in his class of more than 200 people. He also served as a lifeguard in Beach Haven, N.J. Following his time as a medic, Richardson was called up to go overseas for the Army and spent 15 months in Germany and later in Egypt where he took care of wounded soldiers. After eight years in the service, he left with the rank of staff sergeant. Upon returning home from Egypt, he enrolled at Florida At- lantic University. He was introduced to the Delt colony on campus and joined as a Founding Father. He is currently ma- joring in physical education. Richardson has served as a chapter president and attended many chapter and leadership events. He is now known as the “Godfather” to his brothers and has opened his own home to the chapter. His leadership skills have continued to help him create a Delt chapter that is truly committed to lives of excellence. “A father never really knows until later in life what his son has learned from him,” said George Richardson, Gary’s father. “I am very proud of him and what he has become.”

STORY BY BROOK PRITCHETT

44 | THE RAINBOW WINTER 2011 Brothers in every sense of the word By the end of his senior year in high school in Fort Wayne, Ind., Taylor Pyle thought he had it all figured out. After visits to several colleges, he decided to attend Purdue University where he had been accepted to the Krannert School of Management. He had been accepted to other schools, including Miami University, but was set on an in-state school, mainly due to the cost. He was pleased with his choice and assumed his brothers, Colin and Evan, would soon follow. However, before graduating high school, he received word that the scholarship he had applied for to Miami University had been approved. “My whole world changed from that moment on,” Taylor said. He arrived in Oxford, Ohio, that fall not knowing anyone. His randomly assigned roommate, Ryan McMillin, immediately became his best friend on campus. Ryan’s parents had both gone to Miami so Taylor had someone to show him the ropes. Ryan already knew a few people on campus, including a senior Delt. As first semester flew by, the Delts were very welcoming to Ryan and Taylor, frequently inviting them to watch football with them or play basketball. Ryan was set on going through formal recruitment, but Taylor didn’t know if that was right for him. When recruitment started at the beginning of second semester, he went to the Delt shelter to check it out. “I immediately felt I was right at home,” Taylor said. “Once I had decided to rush Delt, I couldn’t imag- ine what it would have been like to not try Greek life. I had played many sports throughout my life and had many friends, but I never had felt this kind of bond before. I had 80 new brothers.” At the beginning of Taylor’s sophomore year, his brother, Colin, was a freshman at Miami. “I was excited for him to go through the same experience,” Taylor said. Colin felt the same way about the Delts as Taylor had when he was a freshman. “I could tell he felt like he was in the right place,” Taylor said. “As I watched him go through recruitment and experience what it was like to become a Delt, I felt extremely proud. My brothers and I have always been close, but there was a greater bond between us once he was initiated.” Taylor is now a senior finance major. “I have accomplished and experi- enced more than I could have ever imagined when I first stepped onto the Miami campus three years ago,” Taylor said. “I owe most of it to my membership in Delta Tau Delta. It helped me break out of my shell and push for things I didn’t know I could achieve before. I’ve had the best times of my life here, and I couldn’t have made it without all of my brothers, including Colin.” This year Colin and Taylor will watch as their youngest brother, Evan, goes through the same process with Delta Tau Delta. Taylor and Colin are both excited to share the Delt bond with Evan, and to watch him develop personally. “My only regret is that I will be graduating in May and not be able to experience the next few years with Evan,” Taylor said. “Colin will testify how valu- able this time in Delta Tau Delta will be for Evan and who he becomes. I couldn’t be more proud of my membership in Delta Tau Delta, or of my two younger brothers. I am grateful I was able to share this one year with them at Miami University.”

Brothers Evan, Colin and Taylor Pyle pose outside of the Miami University Delt shelter.

STORY BY TAYLOR PYLE, MIAMI UNIVERSITY

PHOTO COURTESY JOSEPH GORMAN, MIAMI UNIVERSITY THE RAINBOW WINTER 2011 | 45 THE MEN OF DELTA TAU DELTA Delt makes difference in Iraq

Maj. Art La Flamme sits on boxes of Iraqi Bundles of Love donated by citizens across the U.S. to citizens of Iraq.

While Maj. Art La Flamme’s (University of etc). The result has not only evolved into San Diego, 1991) military career has pro- humanitarian assistance, but also commu- vided him with opportunities to travel to nity building by giving Iraqi citizens more Bosnia-Herzegovina, Kosovo, Iraq, Kuwait faith in their security forces. and Romania, perhaps one of the most re- During the first round of collections, warding experiences as a full-time, active IBOL received more than 30,000 pounds of duty Army serviceman has been the cre- sewing, quilting and knitting supplies, sent ation of the Iraqi Bundles of Love (IBOL) from the volunteers in more than 3,000 project. boxes. La Flamme hopes that trend will La Flamme originally designed IBOL to continue to grow as he prepares to go on his be a short-duration project of about six fourth tour in Iraq and renew the project weeks with the goal of sending fabric and once more. sewing materials into the area around Currently, La Flamme lives in Oahu, where La Flamme lived in Iraq. The project Hawaii, with his wife, Kristin, and two chil- began in 2009 and was timed to coincide dren. He is assigned to the U.S. Army’s 25th with Ramadan, the Muslim holy month. Infantry Division, Shofield Barracks. While Contributors sent flat-rate boxes of in Iraq, he will serve as the Director of Intel- sewing/quilting supplies that were given to ligence for the Division, where he will work Iraqi Security Forces and the local police for to fuse information related to political, mili- distribution. Some of the bundles were also tary, economic, social and other topics, to delivered by U.S. soldiers. support the 25th ID’s role in advising and The goal of the operation was to put assisting Iraqi Security Forces in Baghdad sewing, quilting and knitting supplies into and Anbar Provinces. In his free time, he en- the hands of two types of recipients: locals joys photography, running and exploring who desperately needed materials and local the islands. sewing co-ops and other small businesses For more information about the IBOL who received grants or loans (typically to project and to learn how to donate, please STORY BY BROOK PRITCHETT purchase sewing machines, rental space, visit www.ibol.wordpress.com.

46 | THE RAINBOW WINTER 2011 Headlines of the Past 10 Years Ago 80 Years Ago Tom Carper (Ohio State University, 1968) Wrote Roscoe Groves (University of Mis- was sworn in as the junior U.S. senator from souri, 1913), president of the Western Divi- Delaware after upsetting five-term incum- sion, after an extensive trip to visit chapters bent Bill Roth. Carper had previously served in the Pacific Northwest, “There is one thing as governor of Delaware and as a member that stood out and impressed me more the of the U.S. House of Representatives. longer I visited the boys, and that is the absolute necessity of the guiding hand of older 20 Years Ago men in the management and functioning of the chapters.” The statement was part of a Chapter installations at American Univer- lengthy essay penned by the Fraternity’s ex- sity (Theta Epsilon) and the University of ecutive secretary, Daniel Grant (University San Diego (Theta Zeta) during fall 1990 were of North Carolina, 1921), calling for alumni highlighted. In the same issue, a lengthy assistance in the chapters. story explained the newly adopted “Chapter Responsibilities of Delta Tau Delta” which later became the “Member Responsibilities 100 Years Ago of Delta Tau Delta.” In an essay titled, “Don’t Wobble,” President James B. Curtis (Butler University, 1880) 40 Years Ago urged the membership to be firm in enforc- ing standards, especially in academics. Jim Plunkett (Stanford University, 1970), the “Every fraternity chapter and member runaway winner of the 1970 Heisman tro- thereof must ‘hew to the line’ all the time. It phy as the nation’s top college football is only by having a definite plan or policy player, was featured on the cover of the Jan- that either can hope for ultimate success. uary 1971 Rainbow. The cover story written The fraternity which is without a policy is by Jay Langhammer (Texas Christian Uni- useless. By policy is not to mean spasmodic versity, 1966) chronicled Plunkett’s triumphs efforts to accomplish certain things, but the that started in San Jose, Calif. Born to blind pursuit of the object until it is attained. This parents, he worked several part-time jobs in can be accomplished only by patience and high school to help support the family. Plun- perseverance.” Curtis was in his fourth year kett capped a storybook college career by as president. He served until 1919, the leading Stanford to a 1971 Rose Bowl upset longest term of any Delt president. of previously undefeated Ohio State.

60 Years Ago The Kappa Chapter at Hillsdale College was saluted as the Fraternity’s top academic chapter in the report of Francis M. Hughes (Ohio Wesleyan University, 1931), supervi- sor of scholarship on the Arch Chapter. Dur- ing the 1948-49 academic year, Kappa’s academic performance was 25.3 percent above the all-men’s average (AMA) at Hills- dale. Also ranking in the top five across the Fraternity were chapters at Georgia, Ohio Wesleyan, Florida and Westminster. In all, 28 of 75 chapters were above the AMA on their campus. Jim Plunkett (Stanford Univer- sity, 1970) poses behind the Heisman Trophy.

BY JIM RUSSELL

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