THE NOVEMBER 2007 NOVEMBER DThe JournalE of DeltaL Sigma TPi—America’sASIG Foremost Business Fraternity FromFrom PresidentsPresidents toto Pirates!Pirates! Nearly 1,300 Brothers Celebrated Our Centennial Kick-Off Congress in Orlando! A Record 1260 Brothers Kick-Off Deltasig’s Centennial Celebration! Highlights of the Grand Chapter Congress—August 8–12 in Orlando Thursday kicked-off with the honorary initiation of Oreck Corporation Founder David Oreck. After Brother Oreck’s Past Grand President Mike Mallonee (right) led the “farewell performance”of the historical series he has motivational speech, he gra- coordinated for many years,“The First 100 Years.” From left, fellow panelists Past Grand President Randy It was a banquet centerpiece that doubled as ciously stayed for photos and Hultz, Golden Council member Kevin Zachman and Atlanta Alumni Chapter Vice President Donna dessert! Golden Council member Beth Bivona, autographs—a real treat for Zachman. Other panelists, not pictured, were Past Grand President Kathy Jahnke, 2001 Lifetime Buffalo, cut her table’s birthday cake after a toast those in attendance. Following, Achievement Honoree Bob Hughes and co-host Golden Council member Rich Garber. was made by Grand President Mitch Simmons. was the opening business ses- sion, alumni recognition lunch, where many alumni were recognized and honored, and provincial and regional awards presentation. An afternoon treat, fitting for our Centennial celebration, was “Founders’ Families: A Personal Legacy,” a history presentation featuring Jim Jacobs (son of Founder Harold Valentine Jacobs) and George and Roger Tienken (son and grandson of Founder Henry Albert Tienken). The Grand Chapter legislation ses- sions resulted in some strong debate. Thanks to Brother Todd Mirell for a wonderful job as Congress chancellor! See page 39 for legislation results. Friday featured the National Awards lunch program, Listen up or you’ll walk the plank! Past Grand President Kathy Jahnke leads fellow pirates in the Golden Knights Ceremony during the Grand where many chapters and individuals were rewarded for President’s Dance. Grand President Mitch Simmons (left) and Western their achievements (see page 13), followed by a moving Provincial Vice President Chuck Brown assist in the festivities. and inspirational speech by 2007 National Collegian of the Year Vicki Frantz. Regular Deltasig presenter Brother Tim or those of you at the Hilton Walt Disney World Augustine gave his popular “Interviewing Techniques”and Resort in Orlando, thanks for making this Congress (Story continued on page 38) F an unforgettable one—with record attendance! For those of you unable to attend, make plans now for the 2009 Congress, August 12–16 at the Marriott Crystal True Congress Gateway in metro Washington D.C. icons, Golden Congress got off to a great start Wednesday with a Council ABOVE: 2007 National Honorary Initiate David Oreck member Bob (right) receives his membership certificate and plaque keynote address by the motivated Brad Karsh, from from Grand President Mitch Simmons, after his Campuspeak and JobBound, who provided attendees Hughes and his wife, Arlene, Thursday morning initiation. Brother Oreck’s acceptance valuable information on resume writing and the hiring enjoy their remarks were patriotic, inspirational and motivational. process. Following an afternoon of educational sessions, 31st and 30th, ranging on topics from Ritual to personal finances, 2006 respectively! They have the National Collegian of the Year Jason Campbell addressed distinction of the attendees. The day ended with the always-popular having attended LEFT: The Deltasig “celebrities”table was truly a Grand President’s Dance and Golden Knights Ceremony, the most Congress highlight. Here Leadership Foundation led by Past Grand President Kathy Jahnke. This year’s Congresses of Trustee Jeff Berlat (left) receives a greeting, and any brother! treat, from 2004 Lifetime Achievement Honoree pirate themed dance was a definite crowd pleaser, with Nick Steinkrauss. many exceptional costumes! 2 NOVEMBER 2007/THE DELTASIG OF DELTA SIGMA PI NOVEMBER 2007/THE DELTASIG OF DELTA SIGMA PI 3 Fraternal Forum THE CONTENTS DELTASIGThe Journal of Delta Sigma Pi—America’s Foremost Business Fraternity November 2007 Vol. 97 No. 1 On his way to the Editor podium to give his Bill Schilling New Kid on the Block re-election speech, Associate Executive Director/Executive Grand President Vice President of Leadership Foundation Mitch Simmons (left) century ago, four complete strangers So what can I bring to the table as the Shanda Gray is accompanied by (from left) Past Grand Awith one thing in common decided new kid on the board? This position is Assistant Director of Communications Presidents Bill Tatum, to form a bond that would strengthen about representing you, the membership, Stacy Donahoe Mike Mallonee and their relationship not only in the profes- and understanding the numbers behind Art Director John Henik. sional world but with each other for a the numbers that spell out the future of Jody Toth lifetime. They developed an idea and Delta Sigma Pi. My goals have one focus Contributors: platform of what we know today as Delta in mind, the well-being of our Fraternity. Christie’s Ashley Korn Sigma Pi. Without the courage and dedi- I asked you at Congress to “Invest in Me” Photographic Studio Mark Roberts Dale Clark cation of these four brothers, and many and elect me your next VP-Finance and Gus Schram A Record 1260 Brothers Kick-Off Deltasig’s Vicki Frantz Eddie Stephens others to follow in their footsteps of lead- now I have the honor of “Investing in Dave Glanzrock Joe Ward Centennial Celebration – 2 ership, I would not have the opportunity You.” Member of: Highlights from the Centennial Grand Chapter Congress, held August 8–12 to address my brothers today as your new As I look back at the changes my fra- AACSB International–The Association to in Orlando. Also, meet the national leaders chosen to lead Delta Sigma Pi Vice President-Finance. ternal career has taken, I thought to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business, College Fraternity Editors Association (CFEA), into our next 100 years (page 8). Over the past 13 years as a brother, I myself what can I tell my fellow brothers Professional Fraternity Association (PFA), never dreamed of doing what I am doing about my journey? Well, if I learned one Rider’s Harry Gamble Honored with 2007 Deltasig Career Professional Fraternity Executives Association today. Looking back over the years to my thing it is to never underestimate yourself (PFEA) Achievement Award – 6 first Grand Chapter Congress in Orlando or your commitment to Delta Sigma Pi. Brother Gamble, the retired coordinator of football operations and club relations for in 1995, I understood what my role was Each one of you was probably in the Joe Ward, Lewis, was elected Vice President- COLLEGE FRATERNITY the National Football League, was presented Delta Sigma Pi’s 2007 Career EDITORS ASSOCIATION in Delta Sigma Pi. It was not just for four Finance at the August Congress and is serving same boat at one point in your fraternal Achievement Award on June 15. years, but for life. That Congress I heard his first term on the National Board of Directors. career. Unsure about joining Delta Sigma The DELTASIG of Delta Sigma Pi is published by from many Fraternity leaders who Pi, unsure about running for a chapter the International Fraternity of Delta Sigma Pi. Mark Roberts is Proud Recipient of Deltasig’s 2007 Lifetime ©Copyright 2007 by The International Fraternity Achievement Award! – 9 stressed the welfare and progress of our that will be future leaders of Delta Sigma position, unsure about running for VP- of Delta Sigma Pi, Inc. Produced by Maury Boyd Fraternity. One consistent message that Pi. Finance or even unsure about running for & Associates, Indianapolis. Brother Roberts, San Francisco, was honored with one of Deltasig’s highest awards week was to get involved in leadership Toward the end of my presidency, Past Grand President—but believe in yourself The DELTASIG of Delta Sigma Pi is distributed to during the Congress banquet. roles and give back to Delta Sigma Pi Grand President Kathy Jahnke made a and you will succeed. Everyone has to all collegiate chapters, life members, national what it has given you. start somewhere and work up the ladder. honorary initiates, faculty and honorary initiates Congratulations 2007 Collegians of the Year! – 10 comment that stuck with me. She said for five years following initiation, national Involvement after graduation is an the leadership qualities I showed on a As it is in the corporate world, it is similar National COYs Dave Glanzrock (’05) and Vicki Frantz (’07) dispense advice and this officers, Golden Council members, current important process to the growth of Delta local level could help the Fraternity as a in the fraternal world. Get involved with Leadership Foundation donors, Fraternity year’s chapter, regional and provincial COYs are honored. leaders and new grads for one full year follow- Sigma Pi. After I graduated from Lewis whole nationally. I’ll be honest, I never Delta Sigma Pi! ing year of graduation. It is also sent to numer- And the Award Goes to . – 13 (located 30 minutes southwest of thought of doing anything other than When I pledged I had a professor, a ous business schools and Greek organization Chicago), I stayed involved locally as an working at the local level. I felt my role in fellow Deltasig, tell the class if you go headquarters. Congratulations to our national award winners! Deltasig’s finest chapters and active alumnus at my chapter. Many Delta Sigma Pi was to stay and help my through school and don’t get involved, leaders were honored at Congress. The magazine is available online at brothers stay involved with their local local alumni and regional chapters. I you will regret it years later. I have no www.dspnet.org/site/alumni/deltasig.asp.