UNlVEESITTorNEmm EENO ^m Delta Sigma Pi . .is a Collegiate Professional Fraternity in Commerce and Business Administration TO THE GRAND COUNCIL OF THE INTERNATIONAL FRATERNITY OF DELTA SIGMA PI GENTLEMAN : We, the undersigned members of BETA ALPHA NU, the professional business fraternity at the UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, hereby petition for a return of Delta Pi's charter to re-establish this chapter of the INTERNATIONAL FRATERNITY of DELTA SIGMA PI on the campus of the UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, at Reno, Nevada. Having been organized for the sole purpose of petitioning the INTERNATIONAL FRATERNITY of DELTA SIGMA PI, we are fully aware of the high ideals, the purposes, the aims, and the requirements of the FRATERNITY. In seeking this affiliation, we pledge ourselves to uphold the CONSTITUTION and BY-LAWS of the organization, and to observe faith fully the rules and regulations set forth by the FRATERNITY. Witness our signatures: This is what downtown Reno lool<ed like in the 1930s Pt�nGE WCE/PRES. /~V^ pi^ -lUNIOR GUIDE n �- r>v A i \ ^^BERSHIpJeECRETARY ^TVE^KeTARY -^OF. VICE PSPS. ! ' ^ ^7 /^ ^ y) g y y^ / PUBLIC relatio \ ^ ^ O y^f y^^c-x^^ UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA � RENO -HiiocL^ted S>tuclenti - uni VERSITY OF NEVADA P.O. BOX 8057 - UNIVERSITY STATION RENO � NEVADA 89507 (702)784-6589 September 7, 1976 Dr. Kathryn Duffy, Advisor DELTA PI Room 214 E Ross Business Administration Dear Dr. Duffy: I am pleased to inform you that the ASUN Activities Board, at its August 25th meeting, recommended to the ASUN Senate that Delta Pi be granted official ASUN recognition. The Senate, at its September first meeting, approved the board's recommendation, thus granting official ASUN recognition to Delta Pi, As we spoke earlier, any change in the group's name, leadership, or constitution, must be reported to me. If 1 can help your organization in any way, please feel free to contact me. Sincerely yours, Peggy L. Martin ADMINISTRATIVE SECRETARY PLM:dg Vice-President Vice-President of Activities Senate President President of Finance & Publications JIM STONE MARCCARDINALU MARIE A.PECORILLA JOHN GEZEUN ''�^j^ "^.tl* .f *Sfe ^.* ifK t*Ji^Pi Mr. Max Milam, Ph.D. President, Univ. Nev, Reno UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA � RENO RE^O, NEVADA 89557 � (702) 784-6908 Max Milam, PreWden, OctOber 1, 1976 Mr. Ben Wolfenberger Executive Director International Fraternity Delta Sigma Pi 330 South Campus Avenue Oxford, Ohio 45056 Dear Mr. Wolfenberger: With reference to the application submitted to you by Ronald E. McDowell for the concerned Business Students Com mittee to reorganize the Delta Pi Chapter at the University of Nevada, Reno, I endorse Beta Alpha Nu's intent to petition the International Delta Sigma Pi fraternity for formal recog nition as the Delta Pi Chapter. Beta Alpha Nu has my full support and confidence and I believe that your granting of their petition would be mutually beneficial. Sincerely yours, Ai-CMC*^ � Max Milam MM:cf cc: Ronald E. McDowell A DIVISION OF THE UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA SYSTEM / UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA � RENO RENO, NEVADA 89507 . (702) 784-6196 DEAN OF STUDENTS October 8, 1976 Mr. Ben Wolfenberger Executive Director Delta Sigma Pi 330 South Campus Avenue Oxford, Ohio Dear Mr, Wolfenberger: Mr, Ron McDowell, President of Beta Alpha Nu, a local business professional fraternity, has asked that I write a letter in support of their petition to reestablish a chapter of Delta Sigma Pi at the University of Nevada, Reno. The chapter of Delta Sigma Pi which existed on this campus for approximately fifteen years was a dynamic organization and sponsored activities which were of benefit to the University as a whole as well as to the individual members of the organi zation. Delta Sigma Pi and Beta Alpha Nu have had strong and consistent support from faculty in the College of Business Administration and I would expect this kind of support to continue into the future. The officers of Beta Alpha Nu appear to be capable and enthusiastic leaders for the group and intent upon reestablishing Delta Sigma Pi. I am willing to support their efforts in any .way possible, and I recommend that their petition receive favorable action. Sincerely yours. Roberta Barnes Dean of Students RB/h COLLEGE OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Office of the De�n (702) 784-4912 September 29, 1976 Mr. Ben Wolfenberger Executive Director �Delta Sigma Pi 330 South Campus Avenue Oxford, Ohio 45056 Dear Mr. Wolfenberger: Ronald McDowell, President, of Beta Alpha Nu a local business professional fraternity at the University of Nevada, Reno, has requested a statement in connection with the petition of rechartering the Delta Pi Chapter of Delta Sigma Pi, in December 1975. The College of Business Administration is extremely grateful to this group of men and women a outstanding young for organizing themselves into fraternity , one of the objectives of which is to assist in the cause of better preparation for carer'-rs in the business and administrative field. The group has demonstrated its seriousness of purpose by attempting to do all within its power to encourage good scholarship and cooperation with faculty and administration, and in establishing a tangible and beneficial contact with the professional business world. They have adhered to the established policies of Delta Sigma Pi as closely as possible, with the intention of petitioning for rechartering as soon as they would be able to assume effectively all of the responsibilities and obligations of full membership in the national organization . In my estimation, the local group has done an outstanding job and is fully qualified. I hea ' ily endorse and recommend Beta Alpha Nu as an organization which will carry on the ideals and traditions of Delta Sigma Pi. In view of the harrowing experiences which were inescapable to our Delta Sigma Pi Chapter which had functioned well for 15 years, the petition should be considered a request for rechartering. I believe the nev group will successfully carry on the tradition. Sincerely, 'ROBERT C. WEEMS, JR. Dean cms A DIVISION OF THE UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA SYSTEM somethina about MM WINTER SPORTS�Skiing is one of the variety of winter sports enjoyed by visitors and residents on the snow-clad covvbc slopes of Nevada mountains. Many ski siers resorts, with rope and chair lifts to '^yzy^yy^y^ing. ch "'^ '^"'�^es the "high country," serve winter en ores ''ay an ,1 and Mead, we v/ater. thusiasts. body oi GHO*^ 1 o? Belmont, ^"^^'^.^bkrs, �jslevada!> The frontier days, when bold, rugged prospectors, min ers, cattlemen, and adventurers explored and conquered our broad vallc; ; and tall mountains, were exciting days in Nevada. Rich gold and silver mines, rumbling mills and "rip-roaring" mining camps dotted the Nevada hills; while leather-faced cowboys herded cattle in our fertile valleys. Cowboys still "round up the dogies" on huge Nevada ranches; and our mines now produce much copper, iron, and building minerals, as well as the gold and silver of a century ago. But there have been big changes, too. Indus tries are moving into our "wide open spaces." And space- age missiles, engines, and fuels arc being developed and tested in our picturesque desert valleys. Nevada also offers every kind of outdoor sport for the whole family. We hope you will come and see us some day. DESERT FLOWERS�This unusual double blossom was found in a Nevada Joshua forest, some of which are the largest in the world. Desert flowers and blooming cactus abound in Nevada. General Information HISTORY Reno was founded on May 9. 1868, during the building of the Central Pacific Railroad. Formerly called Lake's Crossing the city's location In the Truckee Meadows became an Important rail transfer point to Virginia City and was named Reno in honor of a Civil War Hero, General Jesse Reno. Sparks, immediately adjoining Reno in the Truckee Mead ows, was later selected and laid out by the Central Pacific as a division point and was named for Governor John Sparks of Nevada. The two cities shared the same boundary and formed a single trading and market area. POPULATION Reno today is a dynamic modern city of 80,000 persons. Sparks, adjoining Reno has a population of about 28,000 and the Reno-Sparks metropolitan area has a total population of over 128,000. GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATION Reno is located at the base of the Sierra Nevada Mountains, and on the edge of Nevada deserts. A drive of several miles will take you to heavily- forested mountains, or to arid desert that stretches hundreds of miles to the east. Reno is approximately 4,500 feet high and is immediately situated in the Truckee Meadows, so named because of abundant water that transformed the desert plateau into grassland. CLIMATE Reno enjoys a moderate climate. Winters are mild, with moderate snow and temperatures and a high percentage of sunshine. Winters include below-freezing temperatures and some below-zero temperatures, although warm daytime temperatures of 65-70� are not unusual in January and February. Summer temperatures generally range in the 80's with 90% sunshine, little rainfall, and generally cool evenings. WHAT TO WEAR Dress in Reno is considered casual, although coats and ties are generally required for dinner shows. Winter months require sweaters and coats. Sum mers are warm and dry. ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT Industrial growth is rapidly influencing Reno's environment, complimenting emphasis on tourist-centered and recreation activities. Agriculture, min ing, manufacturing, warehousing, construction and trans portation industries all contribute to the Reno economy. TAXES Nevada has no personal income tax or inheritance tax. Personal property tax rates are based on $5.00 per $100.00 assessed valuation, usually set at about 35% of full-cash value.