Petition to the International Fraternity of Delta Sigma Pi Submitted by Eta Delta Fraternity Table of Contents I. Petition A. Formal Petition B. Letters of Recommendation II. Eastern Michigan University A, History B. Current Facts C. The Campus III. College of Business A. Program B . Faculty IV. Eta Delta Fraternity A. History B. Aims and Purposes C. Membership TO THE GRAND COUNCIL OF THE INTERNATIONAL FRATERNITY OF DELTA SIGMA PI Gentlemen: We, the undersigned Brothers of Eta Delta Fraternity, hereby earnestly petition for a charter to establish a chapter of the International Fraternity of Delta Sigma Pi on the campus of Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, Michigan. Eta Delta was formed exclusively for the purpose of affiliation with Delta Sigma Pi Professional Fraternity. The present aims, purposes, and requirements reflected in our Constitution and By-Laws were patterned after and are commen surate with the same high ideals of Delta Sigma Pi. In pursuit of this affiliation, the Brothers of Eta Delta Fraternity pledge to uphold the rules and regulations as set forth in the Constitution and By-Laws of the International Fraternity of Delta Sigma Pi, and further to carry out its traditions and programs . Witness our signatures ^^ 1^ President y e-#resident '~F7 f<^'^^^i.Secretary Treasurer jlAJ^^^y Historianu^^ 9 e� ^ r l-'-^sAy^-Xy, /--,. o KeAjjyl^j S i/]/6MyVt-4.^'^^^^ ^m^ <-<P,/fX72^ C/-!/..^ /t^^^, f t>rr::^.g'-'T.tffli ^ ,K/,cJ\,0. ic/ 6J' /.,r/:^' >C^-^ -^^f, ^f^^ ^V^P\.\<,/v^-^^^^ Letters of Recomunendation Eastern Michigan University Ypsilanti, Michigan 48197 March 27, 1969 The Grand Council International Fraternity of Delta Sigma Pi 330 South Campus Avenue Oxford, Ohio 45056 Gentlemen: It is a pleasure to recommend the Eta Delta fraternity as a new member of the Delta Sigma Pi growing brotherhood. I know that the men and faculty advisors have worked diligently and long for your approval and commendation. I was personally quite pleased to learn that the fraternal group of 30 members attained a 2.72 last semester and a cumulative 2.74 over-all. Sincerely, RLO : c Im Advising Office College of Business - 1 29 Boone Hall (313)483-6100, Exi. 2224 EASTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF BUSINESS Ypsilanti, Michigan 48197 Office of the Dean March 27, 1969 Mr. Charles Farrar, Executive Director International Fraternity of Delta Sigma Pi 330 South Campus Avenue Oxford, Ohio 45 056 Dear Mr. Farrar: As the administrative head of the College of Business at this university, it gives me great pleasure to recommend that Eta Delta Fraternity be granted a charter for membership in your international organization. Eta Delta Fraternity is a very unique organization. Its membership includes many mature, married men who have demonstrated excep tional initiative, leadership and determination. Included in its thirty active members are some of the finest scholars within the college. To the best of my knowledge each man presents the personal attributes of which we can be proud. During the short time Eta Delta has been in existence, its members have formed strong and enduring fraternal bonds . Almost the entire membership will be in school for another year, thus the professional programs and activities launched this year will gain fruition without the usual lag resulting from graduation of fine leadership. Ihave had the pleasure of learning to know personally some of the men of Eta Delta Fraternity and have been proud to have them within the College of Business. It is without hesitation that I recommend approval of their petition for affiliation with Delta Sigma Pi Fraternity. Sincerely yours, E. A. Roth, Dean College of Business EAR/sab Eastern Michigan University Ypsilanti, Michigan 48197 March 25, 1959 The Grand Council International Fraternity of Delta Sigma Pi 330 South Campus Avenue Oxford, Ohio 45056 Dear Sirs: I am very pleased that Eta Delta Business Fraternity at Eastern Michigan University is seeking affiliation with Delta Sigma Pi International Fraternity. It has been evident for some time that there is a need for another business fraternity at Eastern Michigan. Alpha Kappa Psi, the only current business fraternity for men at EMU, is a highly competent organization. However, the quantity of highly qualified men seeking careers in business grows larger each year as our College of Business grows. Thus, there is a need for fraternal affiliation for these men, which I believe Delta Sigma Pi will effectively provide. Eta Delta was granted organizational status on March 18, 1959, by the Student Senate, upon recommendation from the Co- Curricular Committee. The membership of Eta Delta, which comprises 30 men, has a cumulative academic average of 2.74, and 2.72 for the 1968-59 Fall Semester, both of which are higher than the average for men students at Eastern Michigan. (313) 483-6100 The Grand Council^, -2- March 26^ 1969 Delta Sigma Pi Again, I wish to express my pleasure that the men of Eta Delta are seeking affiliation with the Delta Sigma Pi International Fraternity. I heartily endorse their request. Sincerely, iCtmdA /^ IdjLWiMMt/c Donald A. Kleinsmith Coordinator of Student Activities DAK/cw Eastern Michigan University Ypsilanti, Michigan 48197 March 27, 1969 The Grand Council of Delta Sigma Pi 330 South Campus Avenue Oxford, Ohio Gentlemen: As chairman of the Department of General Business, I believe that a local chapter of Delta Sigma Pi will make a significant contri bution to the professional development of the students of the College of Business at Eastern Michigan University. A chapter of Alpha Kappa Psi has been active for several years, but I believe the current and projected enrollments in the College fully justify the formation of a second professional business fraternity. As faculty advisor of Alpha Kappa Psi for several years, including the transition period from a local business fraternity to its affiliation with the National Chapter, I am cognizant of the need for and the problems of another fraternity. I believe that a second fraternity will be mutually beneficial to both groups, and I strongly endorse the formation of a local chapter of Delta Sigma Pi. Sincerely yours, i^ (2^f-^^4^ &^^^^^^ W. Oscar Collins, Head Department of General Business WOC: jmc Department of General Business (313) 483-6100, Extension 2223 Eastern Michigan University Ypsilanti, Michigan 48197 March 26, 1969 The Grand Council International Fraternity of Delta Sigma Pi 330 South Campus Avenue Oxford, Ohio 45056 Gentlemen: May I add my support to the request of Eta Delta fraternity that they be given national affiliation with Delta Sigma Pi. Although it has not been my privilege to be closely associated with the members of Eta Delta thus far, I have been most favorably impressed in the con tacts which have been made, including their presentation to the College of Business Advisory Committee requesting recognition. I think the College is large enough to support two business fraternities, and also believe some healthy competition will be good for both groups. I especially like the approach of Eta Delta in encouraging scholarship and believe this will foster professionalism in the fraternity. It is hoped you will give favorable consideration to their petition. Sincerely, , Claude I. Shell, Head Department of Management CIS/dc Department of Management (313) 483-6100, Extension 2241 Eastern Michigan University Ypsilanti, Michigan 48197 March 27, 1969 Central Office International Fraternity of Delta Sigma Pi 330 South Campus Avenue Oxford, Ohio Gentlemen: The members of Eta Delta professional business fraternity, Eastern Michigan University, are fine young men; worthy of recognition and acceptance into the International Fraternity of Delta Sigma Pi. Having worked with them closely since their orientation meeting last November, I have been favorably impressed with their academic and leadership abilities, professional attitudes, sense of direction, and overall perspective. This semester they have planned and are carrying out a program of pro fessional meetings, getting to know each other and working together toward common goals. They are a dependable, cohesive group, pre paring to meet the challenges of today's business world. Because I am confident they will be an honor to the fraternity, the school, and themselves, I recommend acceptance of their petition for membership and chartering of the local chapter. Sincerely yours, Leland Brown Faculty Adviser LB:jc Department of General Business (313) 483-6100, Extension 2223 7 SOUTH WASHINGTON CREDIT REPORTS HU 3-1130 MICHIGAN YPSILANTI, March 27, 1969 COLLECTIONS HU 2-0445 The Grand Council International Fraternity of Delta Sigma Pi 330 South Campus Avenue Oxford, Ohio 45056 Gentlemen: I am pleased to write this letter of recommendation on behalf, of Eta Delta Fraternity at Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti. In fact, I recently had the pleasure of meeting and talking with the 30 active members on a business subject and they are a fine group of young men with serious personal achievement goals. Many of them asked perceptive questions after my presentation. It is my judgment and opinion that Eta Delta would make an excellent addition to the proud tradition and ranks of Delta Sigma Pi. CoriLially , CREDIT BUREAU OF YPSILANTI Peter B. Fletcher, PBF/rr Comptroller. A/lember: Associafed Credit Bureaus ot America, and Arr\erican Collectors Association Established 1924 THE NATIONAL BANK OF YPSILANTI � � � 133 WEST MICHIGANAVE YPSILANTI, MICHIGAN 48197 P.O. BOX 220 T E L . (3 1 3) 482-5800 March 27, 1969 The Grand Council International Fraternity of DELTA SIGMA PI 330 S. Campus Avenue Oxford, Ohio 45056 To the Grand Council: This letter constitutes a recommendation for the Eta Delta Fraternity at Eastern Michigan University of Ypsilanti, Michigan. The organization has been a commercial account customer of our University Branch for the past several months and has been very business like in its bank transactions.