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DELTA TAU DELTA INTERNATIONAL FRATERNITY

Celebrating Fraternity andBrotherhood

LETTERFROM THE EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT

Funerals, as difficult as theymay be, are nevertheless upliftingto the human spirit.

In a recent 24-hour period Iattended funerals for people who,in the hearts of their sorrowedfamilies and friends, were takenfar too early – a 22-year-old un-dergraduate Delt and the 45-year-old wife of a dear Delt friendof more than 25 years. The stu-dent passed away suddenly; themother of four was taken after apainful 10-month battle withcolon cancer.

Both funerals were well-at-tended and included numerousDelts. More than 30 undergradu-ates drove three hours from theircampus at mid-week to attendthe funeral of their brother. Ob-

serving them comfort his family and eachother was gratifying and truly spoke of wordsDelts know well: “goodness of heart . . . gen-erosity . . . thoughtfulness of others.”

As with Delt Ritual, the various rituals ofour life provide meaning. Attending funeralsand comforting the afflicted is a learned be-havior. Funerals, while never easy, also serveto jar us from our daily routines. Often, theycause us to take stock of our own lives. Dur-ing the celebration of Daniel Bauder’s life, thepriest shared in his homily, “This is an alarmclock, a wake-up call to what is most impor-tant in our life . . . our family, our friends, liv-ing life joyfully.”

At the funeral of Trish Dowell, her hus-band, Tony Dowell, spoke eloquently abouttheir 24 years together. Their love affairstarted late in their college years at a Deltparty with her sorority. Those listening to theremembrance included several men whocame of age in the Delt chapter when Tonywas a two-term president. They were at thesame party, and they came to the weddingwhich followed just a year later. Now at mid-dle age, they traveled from across the Mid-west to be with their friend again. One of themen interrupted his family’s spring breaktrip, flying on short notice from Florida to In-diana, to attend. Bonds made as young mencarry forward through life.

The widower’s remarks came after hischildren, ages 13 to 19, gave their ownpoignant comments about their mother, a vi-brant woman who fought mightily despite agrim diagnosis. Tony concluded his remarksby reassuring their children in a most publicway. “There’s a reason we have two eyes,” hesaid. “If one gets poked out, you can still see.I will be that eye.”

As with that father whose life haschanged forever, we have the opportunity todepend on each other as brothers to cele-brate successes and to help us navigate life’schallenges. That extends far beyond our timein college together. Having been to manyDelt funerals, from students to national pres-idents, it’s clear we treasure and cling tothese friendships. Delta Tau Delta trulyserves as an abiding influence in our lives.

Brotherhood sustains us.

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By Jim Russell (Purdue University, 1975)Executive Vice President

“Faithful friends are a sturdy shelter; whoever finds one finds atreasure.” — From the Book of Sirach

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Fraternity Snapshots

Foundation Updates

2012 Division Conferences Celebrate Fraternity

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On the Cover...Brothers attending the Eastern Division Conference inHershey, Pa., enjoy a night of bowling, pizza, arcadegames and brotherhood.

The RainbowPUBLISHERJim Russell

EDITORBrook Pritchett

International OfficersAlan G. Brackett President Travis O. Rockey Vice President and RitualistJody B. Danneman Second Vice President James W. Garboden Treasurer Steven A. Paquette Secretary Scott A. Heydt Director of Academic Affairs Anthony Albanese Eastern Division PresidentThomas F. Calhoon II Northern Division President Lee Grace Southern Division President Bill Richardson Western Pacific Division President Joshua Schneider Western Plains Division President

Central OfficeDIRECTORSJim Russell Executive Vice President Alan Selking Director of Business Affairs Brett Benson Director of Alumni Affairs Jack Kreman Director of Operations Andy Longo Director of Fraternity Programs Brook Pritchett Director of CommunicationsEllen Shertzer Director of Leadership DevelopmentDavid Sirey Director of Chapter ServicesMike Slaughter Director of Growth

ADMINISTRATIONJennifer Fitzgerald Administrative AssistantVicky Halsey Executive Assistant Candice McQuitty Accounts Receivable Veronica McSorley Administrative Assistant for Expansion Lesa Purcell Administrative Manager Theresa Robinson Administrative Assistant Kathy Sargent Administrative Assistant for Member Records Wendy Weeks Accounting Manager

2011-12 CHAPTER CONSULTANTSTim Gaffney Jake JohnsonMatt Muñoz Doug RussellMatt Stein Ken TubbsShane Vaughn Kyle Yarawsky

Educational FoundationEDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION BOARD CHAIRMANKenneth J. Kies

EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION BOARD LIFE DIRECTORSCharles E. Bancroft Richards D. BargerJohn A. Brock David L. NagelCarter Wilmot

EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION BOARD DIRECTORSMurray Blackwelder Alan Brackett Dennis BrawfordJody Danneman Russell Douglass Daniel EarleyMatthew Frazier James Garboden John GleesonKent Hance Scott Heydt David HughesOrland K. Johnson Donald Kress Steve PaquetteTravis Rockey Keith Steiner Norval B. StephensPeter Urbanowicz Jidge Verity Scott Wittman

EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION STAFFMaurie Phelan Interim PresidentCarla Parent Executive Assistant Cherie Baer Administrative Assistant Cathy Owens Gift Administrator Pam Reidy Controller

Right: Delta Epsilon Chapter at University of Kentucky was awarded Most Improved Chapter2012 during the Interfraternity Council’s recentawards ceremony.

Below left: The men of Delta Kappa Chapter atDuke University formed a team for Relay for Lifeand raised $500 for the race that took place onApril 7.

Below right: Kyle Schute (Babson University,2012) recently participated in the BostonMarathon and finished with a time of 5:31.Brothers were at the 14.5 mile marker to helphim refuel with coconut water and electrolytes.

FRATERNITY SNAPSHOTS


Pictures From Around the Fraternity

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Order of the C-- gives backThe Order of the C-- is the exclu-

sive insider’s club of the EducationalFoundation. Members of the Order ofthe C-- are focused on a powerful vision that supports the educationalprograms that have made Delta TauDelta competitive and successful.

Membership is open to all Delts andrequires a minimum donation of$1,000 each year to the Annul Fund.The donor gifts received throughMarch 31, 2012 for the 2011-2012 fiscal year are: The Delt alumni-spon-

sored Florida Rallies wereheld in various locationsin the month of March.

March 2, 2012, in Tampasponsored by Mike Han-son (South Florida, 1977)

March 6, 2012, in BocaRaton sponsored byRichard Stark (IowaState, 1971)

March 8, 2012, in VeroBeach sponsored byDavid Stone (DePauw,1957)

March 13, 2012, inNaples sponsored byMark English (DePauw,1964)

The rallies were great op-portunities to socializeand hear about how theFraternity is growing andexperiencing some of thebest of times. Fun washad by all.

FoundationHostsFlorida Rallies

Charles E. BancroftRichards D. BargerMurray M. BlackwelderBlanchard Valley Re-gional Health CenterWilliam A. BoettgerRobert L. BoordAlan G. BrackettJohn BraitmayerDennis A. BrawfordJohn BrockEric J. BussRyan D. CaldwellThomas F. CalhoonAnthony CaputoRobert F. CharlesCraig W. CoburnBryant B. CohenDwight ConoverGerald K. CorneliusRobert L. CornellLynn CowdenGeorge M. DerrickDelta Psi Building Com-panyJaison D. DesaiDaniel M. DiLellaSteven B. DillawayF Russell DouglassGrady W. DrakeDaniel EarleyMark E. EnglishWalter EvansArthur FavreElliott C. FentonKenneth A. FileJames FisherLance Ford

John M. GenoveseJohn GleesonJohn GoetheLee GraceJames GuerdonHenry HallerRobert C. HartungEdwin L. HemingerFrederick W. HibbertCharles HillmanRobert J. HoshawRobert HullTerry L. HunsuckerOrland K. JohnsonRory JonesJerome R. KerkmanKenneth J. KiesStephen E. KimpelRobert E. KingCharles KingWilliam KnappGerald KolschowskyDonald G. KressJames M. KruegerDaniel LemaitreRichard S. LenoxDwight B. MasseyJ Douglas McKayCecil R. MillerRaymond O'LoughlinSteven A. PaquetteMark R. PetersJoseph H. PetersBruce PetersonWilliam C. PickensPaul F. RadcliffeJacob P. RingerTravis O. Rockey

James B. RussellStephen SangerWilliam J. SheorisLinden ShepardD Robert SmedleyThe Luke & KristinSmith Family FundEdward St JohnJames StaesKeith J. SteinerNorval B. StephensFrank StiglinJohn StreitHarry StuchellWilliam TilleyFrederick TuckerFranklin P. TurnerE P. UrbanowiczClark W. ValentineGene L. VanCurenJidge VerityPaul N. WareAdrian C. WilmotT. S. Wittman

If you would like to be-come a member of theOrder of the C--, pleasevisit our websitewww.deltfoundation.organd click on DonateNow.


The 2012 Delta Tau Delta Division Conference Season concluded

in late February after months of preparation and weeks of

celebration by Delts from across the country.

This year’s division conferences saw a record number of under-

graduates, alumni and volunteers, more than 1,200 total, come

together in the name of brotherhood to learn the values associ-

ated with being a Delt while emphasizing the conference’s theme,

The Inspiration of Maturity.

2012 Division Conferences Celebrate Fraternity and Brotherhood

A special thank you to allof the undergraduates,alumni, volunteers andstaff that helped makethe 2012 Division Conference season oneof the best yet! Mark your calendars for the2013 season.

Western Plains DivisionJanuary 31-February 2Sheraton Oklahoma CityHotelOklahoma City, Okla.

Eastern DivisionFebruary 7-10Four Points SheratonMeriden, Conn.

Northern DivisionFebruary 8-10Hilton Columbus Down-townColumbus

Western Pacific DivisionFebruary 14-17Imperial PalaceLas Vegas, Nev.

Southern DivisionFebruary 21-24Wyndam Orlando ResortOrlando, Fla.

FRATERNITY HEADLINES

Above: The men of Delta Delta Chapter at the University of Tennessee celebrate the chapter’s first Hugh Shields Award during the Southern Division Conference.

Right: During the Eastern Division Conference, brothers take a break fromeducational activities to enjoy some bowling and brotherhood.

Far right: International President Alan Brackett inducts Josh Schneider asWestern Plains Division president to serve a term through February 2013.

2012At a Glance

p The Northern DivisionConference, held inIndianapolis, Ind.,had 325 undergradu-ates and 50 alumni inattendance.

p The Eastern DivisionConference, held inHershey, Pa., had128 undergraduatesand 34 alumni in attendance.

p The Western PlainsDivision Conference,held in Lincoln, Neb.,had 232 undergradu-ates and 25 alumni inattendance.

p The Southern DivisionConference, held inKnoxville, Tenn., had303 undergraduatesand 36 alumni in attendance.

p The Western PacificDivision Conference,held in Palm Springs,Calif., had 118 under-graduates and 22alumni in attendance.

Josh Schneider named WesternPlains Division President

A highlight during the Western PlainsDivision Conference included the swear-ing in of new Western Plains DivisionPresident Josh Schneider (Texas StateUniversity, 1998) by International Presi-dent Alan Brackett after former divisionpresident Bob Marwill (University ofTexas, 1959) stepped down from his posi-tion to focus on his role as Karnea localcommittee chairman. Schneider willserve as division president through theFebruary 2013 term.

In addition to the many officer posi-tions he held as an undergraduate at ZetaDelta, Schneider has served as a chapteradvisor at Theta Delta Chapter at BaylorUniversity as well as a division vice presi-dent and a house corporation president.

New Look to ConferencesThe division conference curriculum

had a makeover this year. The redesignincluded three areas: developing tracksfor certain officers and leadership skill-building, rewriting the breakout sessions,and inviting more campus-based studentaffairs professionals to participate in theconferences as facilitators. The feedbackhas been very positive and the Fraternitystaff is already working on ways the con-ferences can be further enhanced nextyear.

Every chapter leader needs trainingto be successful in his position. The question is – how should each officer betrained? We posed that question to students and alumni and, based on theirfeedback, it was clear that five officersneeded face-to-face training. Those posi-tions were president, treasurer, recruit-ment, new member educator and Guide.

2012 Division Conferences Celebrate Fraternity and Brotherhood



When we looked at division conferenceattendance from the past three years, werealized these officers were not alwaysrepresented and educational program-ming was not always offered for that posi-tion. So the decision was made in June2011 to change the format from all break-out sessions to half breakout session andhalf track programming for the five offi-cers mentioned above, plus a leadershiptrack.

In addition to developing the tracks,the breakout sessions were all rewrittenby alumni and volunteers. The breakout

sessions covered topicsfrom strategic planningto civic engagement.

Each conference alsooffered sessions facilitated by local experts on resume writ-ing, interview skills, eti-quette, proper dressand financial planning.

The last change was the facilitation ofthe tracks. For the past several years, theFraternity has invited campus profession-als and interfraternal colleagues to thePresidents and Advisors Retreat andBethany Leadership Academy. At thoseevents, we have had great success withstrong and seasoned facilitators as theybrought energy, perspective and partner-ships that were valuable for the studentsand the Fraternity. At the 2012 DivisionConferences, all of the tracks, except theGuide track, were facilitated by a Delt anda non-Delt.

Undergraduate members continue totell us they want opportunities to learnfrom each other, more interactive learn-ing and less lectures. The Fraternity staffand volunteers continue to take thatfeedback and cutting-edge educationtechniques to make division conferencesrelevant and valuable experiences forundergraduates.

FRATERNITY HEADLINES

Top: Men at the Western Pacific Division Confer-ence take a few minutes to discuss best practicesduring a break in speakers.

Above: Matt Mattson of Phired Up Productionsleads a session on Social Excellence for the men ofthe Eastern Division Conference.

Right: Indianapolis Mayor Greg Ballard (IndianaUniversity, 1976) joined his brothers of the North-ern Division Conference and welcomed them to thecity on opening night.

Steven W. Leland, University of SouthernCalifornia 1985, was honored with the Frater-nity’s Bridgebuilder Award Feb. 25 during theWestern Pacific Conference. He was cited forhis steadfast work as a long-time house cor-poration officer at UCLA.

A former Delt chapter leadership con-sultant, Leland has served as house corpora-tion treasurer at UCLA since 1999 when theDelta Iota Chapter was inactive. When theFraternity returned to UCLA in 2002, hisboard leadership in maintaining a superiorproperty has provided the new chapter astrong housing position in re-establishing theDelt campus presence.

Professionally, Leland is a marketing di-rector for Accenture in Los Angeles.

The John W. Nichols Bridge BuilderAward was established by the Arch Chapter in2004 to recognize and honor those faithfullocal volunteers whose unselfish service ashouse corporation personnel provides notonly a safe Shelter for today’s student, but avaluable link from one Delt generation to thenext.

The criteria for the John W. NicholsBridge Builder Award is to recognize signifi-cant alumni involvement over three or moreyears rendering outstanding service to the es-tablishment, development, or enhancementof a house corporation. The number ofawards is limited to 10 per year.

Bruce Peterson, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, 1976, was cited into the

Distinguished Service Chapter Jan. 28 in Indi-anapolis during the Northern Division Con-ference.

Peterson is the immediate past presidentof the Northern Division. He has been an ac-tive Delt volunteer throughout his alumni lifeand continues as advisor for the Beta GammaChapter at the University of Wisconsin, a rolehe has served since 2003. Professionally, Pe-terson is the chief information officer at UlineShipping Supplies in suburban Chicago.

The Distinguished Service Chapterbegan in 1930 as the Court of Honor. Menwho have been Delt alumni for more than 20years and who have contributed significantlyto the Fraternity and served Delta Tau Deltabeyond their own chapter are eligible formembership.

Brother Peterson is the 422nd recipientof the DSC. Of those men, only 101 are stillliving. His citation reads as follows:

“For five decades this son of Wisconsinhas faithfully shared his talents with the Deltsof his home state, division and the Fraternityat large.

Serving in a variety of roles -- chapter ad-visor, division vice president, house corpora-tion officer and as president of the NorthernDivision from 2007 to 2011 -- Bruce has of-fered practical, everyday service along withwisdom both sensible and priceless.

In doing so, he has embodied our idealof living a selfless and noble life.”

Delts ShareConferenceAction withTwitter

During the 2012 Division Conferenceseason, attendeeswere encouraged toshare their experi-ences and eventswith members acrossthe country via Twit-ter. By using thehashtag #Delts2012,members near andfar were able to ben-efit from the experi-ences of attendees.

p @DTD_ZZ: Phe-nomenal chaptermeeting! TheGREAT SouthernDivision confer-ence has sparkeda fire for our mem-bers.

p @travisjculver: Soproud of the@ChapmanDeltsfor the 4th yearrunning as a HughShields chapter.Honored to be partof this brother-hood.

p @jkreman: SeeingTennessee winningits first HughShields ever!#chills

Fraternity Honors Peterson, Leland

Above: Past Northern Division Presi-dent Bruce Peterson was presentedwith a citation into the DistinguishedService Chapter.

Right: Steven Leland receives a Bridge-builder Award from Second Vice Presi-dent, Jody Danneman during theWestern Pacific Division Conference.


FRATERNITY AWARDS

Multiple chapters and individuals receive awards

The division conferences allowed members of the Fraternity to come together to

celebrate those who help contribute to the Delt cause. Both chapters and

individuals were honored for their dedication and service to the Fraternity.

The following awards were presented during the 2012 Division Conferences.

Highlights of the awards presentations in-cluded the 47th year of presenting the HughShields Award to the top chapters in the Fra-ternity. The Hugh Shields Award is considerthe Fraternity’s highest chapter distinction.

Notable recipients included Iota EpsilonChapter at Chapman University and EpsilonOmega Chapter at Georgia Southern Univer-sity receiving their fourth consecutive HughShields Awards and Delta Delta Chapter atUniversity of Tennessee receiving its first HughShields in the history of the chapter, comingjust three years after being rechartered in April2009.

Gamma Pi Chapter at Iowa State Univer-sity earned its 22nd Hugh Shields Award, morethan any other chapter since the award wasfirst given in 1966.

The following 11 chapters were named“first among equals.” Ten awards are pre-sented annually, however 11 were presentedduring the 2012 Division Conference seasondue to a tie.

Zeta, Case Western Reserve UniversityBeta Zeta, Butler UniversityBeta Omicron, Cornell UniversityGamma Pi, Iowa State UniversityGamma Rho, University of OregonDelta Delta, University of TennesseeDelta Omicron, Westminster CollegeEpsilon Upsilon, Marietta CollegeEpsilon Phi, Southeastern Louisiana

UniversityEpsilon Omega, Georgia Southern

University

Iota Epsilon, Chapman University

Below: The men of CaseWestern Reserve Univer-

sity’s Zeta Chapter displaytheir seventh Hugh Shields

flag.

Below Right: Beta OmicronDelts from Cornell Univer-sity with their first HughShields flag since 1996.



2011 Court of Honor ChaptersThe Court of Honor typically recognizes the top20 chapters each year as reviewed through theFraternity Accreditation and Awards Report(FAAR). Zeta, Case Western Reserve UniversityBeta Zeta, Butler UniversityBeta Omicron, Cornell UniversityBeta Tau, University of NebraskaGamma Kappa, University of MissouriGamma Pi, Iowa State UniversityGamma Rho, University of OregonGamma Tau, University of KansasGamma Upsilon, Miami UniversityDelta Delta, University of TennesseeDelta Omicron, Westminster CollegeEpsilon Upsilon, Marietta CollegeEpsilon Phi, Southeastern Louisiana


UniversityZeta Beta, LaGrange CollegeZeta Delta, Texas State UniversityZeta Chi, University of Southern

MississippiIota Epsilon, Chapman UniversityIota Iota, John Carroll University

First on Campus RecognitionTwelve chapters or colonies held the highestgrade point average among the fraternities ontheir respective campuses for the spring 2011 se-mester.Alpha, Allegheny CollegeKappa, Hillsdale CollegeGamma Rho, University of OregonDelta Gamma, University of

South Dakota

Delta Omicron, Westminster CollegeEpsilon Zeta, Sam Houston State

UniversityEpsilon Upsilon, Marietta CollegeZeta Beta, La Grange CollegeTheta Epsilon, American UniversityTheta Psi, Albertson College of IdahoIota Delta, Quincy UniversityIota Epsilon, Chapman University

Chapters recognized for beingabove the AMA/AFAThe Fraternity recognizes those chapters orcolonies that have aggregate grade point aver-ages above the All-Men’s Average and All-Frater-nity Average.Alpha, Allegheny CollegeZeta, Case Western Reserve UniversityKappa, Hillsdale CollegeTau, Pennsylvania State UniversityBeta Zeta, Butler UniversityBeta Upsilon, University of IllinoisGamma Kappa, University of MissouriGamma Pi, Iowa State UniversityGamma Rho, University of OregonGamma Upsilon, Miami University Delta Gamma, University of

South DakotaDelta Delta, University of TennesseeDelta Zeta, University of FloridaDelta Kappa, Duke UniversityDelta Mu, University of IdahoDelta Omicron, Westminster CollegeDelta Pi, University of Southern

CaliforniaDelta Phi, Florida State UniversityEpsilon Gamma, Washington State

UniversityEpsilon Zeta, Sam Houston State

University

Below: International Presi-dent Alan Brackett pres-ents a fourth consecutiveHugh Shields flag to Geor-gia Southern University atthe Southern Division Con-ference

Below Left: Delta OmicronChapter at WestminsterCollege pose with theirHugh Shields flag.


FRATERNITY AWARDS

Epsilon Eta, Texas A & M-CommerceEpsilon Mu, Ball State UniversityEpsilon Omicron, Colorado State

UniversityEpsilon Upsilon, Marietta CollegeEpsilon Phi, Southeastern Louisiana


UniversityZeta Theta, Villanova UniversityZeta Lambda, Western Illinois UniversityZeta Rho, Eastern Illinois UniversityZeta Tau, University of North Carolina-

WilmingtonZeta Psi, Stephen F. Austin UniversityIota Delta, Quincy UniversityIota Epsilon, Chapman UniversityIota Theta, Kennesaw State UniversityIota Kappa, Appalachian State UniversityIota Mu, Quinnipiac UniversityEau Claire CC, University of Wisconsin-

Eau ClaireGrand Valley State University CC, Grand

Valley State University

Division Scholarship AwardThe Western Plains Division was awardedthe Division Scholarship Award for hav-ing the highest percentage of chaptersabove the All-Men's Average among theFraternity’s five divisions. This is thefourth time that Western Plains hasearned this distinction since the Frater-nity moved from four to five divisions in1995.

Venable AwardThe award, named in honor of former Di-rector of Academic Affairs John Venable, isgiven to the chapter with the biggest in-crease in its grade point average. Iota Theta at Kennesaw State Universityreceived this year’s Venable Award.

Chapters Recognized ForMeeting Recruitment Goals Each year chapters are asked to set goalsfor the number of men they anticipatepledging during the academic year.Alpha, Allegheny CollegeEpsilon, Albion CollegeTheta, Bethany CollegeKappa, Hillsdale CollegeBeta Zeta, Butler UniversityBeta Tau, University of NebraskaGamma Lambda, Purdue UniversityGamma Pi, Iowa State University

Delta Alpha, University of OklahomaDelta Iota, UCLADelta Omicron, Westminster CollegeDelta Tau, Bowling Green State

UniversityEpsilon Zeta, Sam Houston State

UniversityEpsilon Phi, Southeastern Louisiana

UniversityZeta Omicron, University of

Central FloridaZeta Omega, Bradley UniversityTheta Gamma, Arizona State UniversityIota Beta, Wittenberg UniversityIota Epsilon, Chapman UniversityIota Theta, Kennesaw State UniversityIota Kappa, Appalachian State UniversityIota Mu, Quinnipiac UniversityIota Nu, Florida Atlantic University

Recruitment Goals Met with80% RetentionChapters in this category met their re-cruitment goals and also achieved 80%retention.Alpha, Allegheny CollegeEpsilon, Albion CollegeTheta, Bethany CollegeKappa, Hillsdale CollegeBeta Zeta, Butler UniversityBeta Tau, University of NebraskaGamma Lambda, Purdue UniversityGamma Pi, Iowa State UniversityDelta Alpha, University of OklahomaDelta Omicron, Westminster CollegeEpsilon Zeta, Sam Houston State

UniversityEpsilon Phi, Southeastern Louisiana

UniversityZeta Omicron, University of Central

FloridaZeta Omega, Bradley UniversityTheta Gamma, Arizona State UniversityIota Beta, Wittenberg University Iota Epsilon, Chapman UniversityIota Theta, Kennesaw State UniversityIota Kappa, Appalachian State UniversityIota Mu, Quinnipiac UniversityIota Nu, Florida Atlantic University

Retention RecognitionThese chapters retained and initiated atleast 80% of 2011 fall new members.Alpha, Allegheny CollegeGamma, Washington & Jefferson CollegeDelta, University of MichiganEpsilon, Albion College

Zeta, Case Western ReserveTheta, Bethany CollegeKappa, Hillsdale CollegeMu, Ohio Wesleyan UniversityTau, Pennsylvania State UniversityUpsilon, Rensselaer Polytechnic InstituteChi, Kenyon CollegeOmega, University of PennsylvaniaBeta Alpha, Indiana UniversityBeta Beta, DePauw UniversityBeta Gamma, University of WisconsinBeta Delta, University of GeorgiaBeta Zeta, Butler UniversityBeta Eta, University of MinnesotaBeta Theta, University of the SouthBeta Mu, Tufts UniversityBeta Nu, Massachusetts Institute of

TechnologyBeta Xi, Tulane UniversityBeta Omicron, Cornell UniversityBeta Rho, Stanford UniversityBeta Tau, University of NebraskaBeta Upsilon, University of IllinoisBeta Phi, Ohio State UniversityBeta Omega, University of CaliforniaGamma Beta, Illinois Institute of

TechnologyGamma Eta, George Washington

UniversityGamma Theta, Baker UniversityGamma Iota, University of TexasGamma Kappa, University of MissouriGamma Lambda, Purdue UniversityGamma Mu, University of WashingtonGamma Nu, University of MaineGamma Omicron, Syracuse UniversityGamma Pi, Iowa State UniversityGamma Sigma, University of PittsburghGamma Tau, University of KansasGamma Upsilon, Miami University (OH)Gamma Psi, Georgia Institute of

TechnologyDelta Alpha, University of OklahomaDelta Beta, Carnegie Mellon UniversityDelta Delta, University of TennesseeDelta Epsilon, University of KentuckyDelta Zeta, University of FloridaDelta Eta, University of AlabamaDelta Kappa, Duke UniversityDelta Mu, University of IdahoDelta Nu, Lawrence UniversityDelta Xi, University of North DakotaDelta Omicron, Westminster CollegeDelta Pi, University of Southern

CaliforniaDelta Phi, Florida State UniversityDelta Chi, Oklahoma State UniversityDelta Psi, University of California-Santa

BarbaraDelta Omega, Kent State UniversityEpsilon Alpha, Auburn University


Epsilon Beta, Texas Christian UniversityEpsilon Gamma, Washington State

UniversityEpsilon Delta, Texas Tech UniversityEpsilon Epsilon, University of ArizonaEpsilon Zeta, Sam Houston State

UniversityEpsilon Iota A, Kettering UniversityEpsilon Iota B, Kettering UniversityEpsilon Nu, Missouri University of

Science & TechnologyEpsilon Xi, Western Kentucky UniversityEpsilon Omicron, Colorado State

UniversityEpsilon Upsilon, Marietta CollegeEpsilon Phi, Southeastern Louisiana

UniversityEpsilon Omega, Georgia Southern Uni-

versityZeta Beta, LaGrange CollegeZeta Delta, Texas State UniversityZeta Zeta, Morehead State UniversityZeta Theta, Villanova UniversityZeta Lambda, Western Illinois UniversityZeta Omicron, University of Central

FloridaZeta Pi, Indiana University of

PennsylvaniaZeta Rho, Eastern Illinois UniversityZeta Sigma, Texas A&M UniversityZeta Tau, University of North Carolina-

WilmingtonZeta Chi, Southern Mississippi Univer-

sityZeta Psi, Stephen F. AustinZeta Omega, Bradley UniversityTheta Gamma, Arizona State UniversityTheta Delta, Baylor UniversityTheta Epsilon, American UniversityTheta Eta, University of South CarolinaTheta Kappa, University of California-

RiversideTheta Xi, Easter Michigan UniversityTheta Omicron, University of Northern

ColoradoTheta Chi, Muhlenberg CollegeTheta Psi, University of IdahoIota Alpha, DePaul UniversityIota Beta, WittenbergIota Delta, Quincy UniversityIota Epsilon, Chapman UniversityIota Zeta, Virginia Polytechnic InstituteIota Theta, Kennesaw State UniversityIota Iota, John Carroll UniversityIota Kappa, Appalachian State UniversityIota Lambda, University of LambdaIota Mu, Quinnipiac UniversityIota Nu, Florida Atlantic UniversityIota Xi, Florida Institute of TechnologyIota Omicron, Babson CollegeIota Pi, University of Vermont

Chapters Recognized for25% GrowthIt is the goal of Delta Tau Delta to contin-uously grow the Fraternity by identifyingand recruiting men who will be our nextgeneration of leaders. Chapters that in-creased their recruitment efforts in 2011by at least 25% from 2010 were recog-nized.Theta, Bethany CollegeUpsilon, Rensselaer Polytechnic InstituteOmega, University of PennsylvaniaBeta Mu, Tufts UniversityBeta Omicron, Cornell UniversityBeta Rho, Stanford UniversityGamma Theta, Baker UniversityGamma Sigma, University of PittsburghGamma Chi, Kansas State UniversityDelta Beta, Carnegie Mellon UniversityDelta Delta, University of TennesseeDelta Nu, Lawrence UniversityDelta Tau, Bowling Green State

UniversityEpsilon Delta, Texas Tech UniversityEpsilon Epsilon, University of ArizonaEpsilon Eta, Texas A&M UniversityTheta Gamma, Arizona State UniversityIota Epsilon, Chapman UniversityIota Theta, Kennesaw State UniversityIota Nu, Florida Atlantic UniversityZeta Zeta, Morehead State UniversityZeta Pi, Indiana University of

PennsylvaniaZeta Rho, Eastern Illinois UniversitySacred Heart CC, Sacred Heart University

Adopt-a-School EffortsAdopt-a-School is the Fraternity’s na-tional community service project. It en-courages our undergraduates to offertheir talents to elementary schools in theirarea in whatever capacity they can. Manychapters did an exemplary job with theirAdopt-a-School program during the2010-2011 school year.Alpha, Allegheny CollegeDelta, University of MichiganEpsilon, Albion CollegeZeta, Case Western Reserve UniversityKappa, Hillsdale CollegeMu, Ohio Wesleyan UniversityUpsilon, Rensselaer Polytechnic InstituteChi, Kenyon CollegeBeta Alpha, Indiana UniversityBeta Delta, University of GeorgiaBeta Zeta, Butler UniversityBeta Omicron, Cornell UniversityBeta Tau, University of NebraskaGamma Theta, Baker University

Gamma Kappa, University of MissouriGamma Mu, University of WashingtonGamma Nu, University of MaineGamma Xi, University of CincinnatiGamma Pi, Iowa State UniversityGamma Rho, University of OregonGamma Sigma, University of PittsburghGamma Tau, University of KansasGamma Upsilon, Miami University (OH)Delta Alpha, University of OklahomaDelta Beta, Carnegie Mellon UniversityDelta Delta, University of TennesseeDelta Zeta, University of Florida Delta Iota, UCLADelta Kappa, Duke UniversityDelta Omicron, Westminster CollegeDelta Omega, Kent State UniversityEpsilon Alpha, Auburn UniversityEpsilon Delta, Texas Tech UniversityEpsilon Zeta, Sam Houston State

UniversityEpsilon Eta, Texas A&M-CommerceEpsilon Iota A, Kettering UniversityEpsilon Iota B, Kettering UniversityEpsilon Mu, Ball State UniversityEpsilon Nu, Missouri University of

Science & TechnologyEpsilon Omicron, Colorado State

UniversityEpsilon Upsilon, Marietta CollegeEpsilon Phi, Southeastern LouisianaEpsilon Omega, Georgia Southern

UniversityZeta Beta, LaGrange CollegeZeta Delta, Texas State UniversityZeta Lambda, Western Illinois UniversityZeta Sigma, Texas A&M UniversityZeta Tau, University of North Carolina-

WilmingtonZeta Chi, University of Southern

MississippiTheta Delta, Baylor UniversityTheta Zeta, University of San DiegoTheta Eta, University of South CarolinaTheta Lambda, University of California-

RiversideTheta Xi, Eastern Michigan UniversityTheta Omicron, University of Northern

ColoradoTheta Psi, Albertson College of IdahoIota Epsilon, Chapman UniversityIota Theta, Kennesaw State UniversityIota Iota, John Carroll UniversityIota Mu, Quinnipiac UniversityIota Xi, Florida Institute of TechnologyNorth Dakota State CC, North Dakota

State UniversityPepperdine CC, Pepperdine University


Northern Division President Tom Calhoonpresents Gamma Betawith its award for Outstanding RitualPerformance.

Outstanding Implemen-tation of The RoadRecognition of chapters that em-brace and implement chapter-initi-ated Road programs/programming.Epsilon, Albion CollegeBeta Zeta, Butler UniversityBeta Nu, Massachusetts Instituteof TechnologyBeta Phi, Ohio State UniversityGamma Eta, George Washington UniversityGamma Kappa, University ofMissouriGamma Rho, University of OregonGamma Chi CC, Kansas StateUniversityDelta Epsilon, University ofKentuckyEpsilon Iota-A, Kettering

UniversityEpsilon Iota-B, Kettering UniversityEpsilon Xi, Western Kentucky UniversityEpsilon Upsilon, Marietta CollegeZeta Zeta, Morehead UniversityZeta Psi, Stephen F. Austin UniversityTheta Gamma, Arizona State UniversityTheta Mu CC, Clemson UniversityTheta Xi, Eastern Michigan UniversityIota Epsilon, Chapman UniversityIota Iota, John Carroll University

IFC president RecognitionsThe following men were leaders on their respec-tive campuses. Each was either recently electedas president of his Greek system’s InterfraternityCouncil (IFC) or finished his term in office.

Marcus Johnson (Theta, Bethany College)

Ryan Cahall (Epsilon Upsilon, Marietta College)

Andrew Sullivan (Epsilon Iota-A, Kettering Uni-versity)

Eric Sweet (Epsilon Omega, Georgia SouthernUniversity)

Dan Lewin (Iota Lambda, University of Tampa)

Joshua Parks (Epsilon Nu, Missouri Universityof Science & Technology)

Benjamin J. Laufer (Beta Rho, Stanford Univer-sity)

Beau Slater (Delta Tau, Bowling Green StateUniversity)

Top in Division AcademicallyEastern: Beta Mu, Tufts University (3.33)

Northern: Zeta, Case Western Reserve University (3.39)

Southern: Delta Kappa, Duke University (3.53)

Western Pacific: Beta Rho, Stanford University(3.73)

Western Plains: Delta Omicron, WestminsterCollege (3.43)

Eastern Division RecognitionsEastern Division President Anthony Albanesecited many chapters and individuals for a rangeof achievements during the conference banquet.

Outstanding PresidentRaghav Phadke (Beta Omicron, Cornell University)

Outstanding TreasurerRyan Parent (Iota Mu, Quinnipiac University)

Chapter Advisor of the YearNick Frollini (Delta Beta, Carnegie Mellon University)

Most Improved ChapterTheta Tau, Moravian College

Outstanding PhilanthropyTheta Tau, Moravian College

Outstanding HospitalityIota Mu, Quinnipiac University

Campus InvolvementIota Mu, Quinnipiac University

Rush Recruitment and RetentionUpsilon, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Shelter Maintenance and CleanlinessUpsilon, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Outstanding RitualAlpha, Allegheny College

Outstanding Academic ProgrammingAlpha, Allegheny College

Outstanding BrotherhoodRho, Stevens Institute of Technology


Outstanding Community ServiceTheta Chi, Muhlenberg College

Outstanding Member EducationBeta Nu, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Outstanding Recruitment PlanningUpsilon, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Northern Division RecognitionsNorthern Division President Tom Calhoon cited the following chapters and indi-viduals for a range of achievements during theconference banquet.

Consultant HospitalityBeta Gamma, University of Wisconsin

Showcasing the Delt SpiritEpsilon Iota-B, Kettering University

Excellence in Alumni AdvisingBryan Fore (Theta Xi, Eastern Michigan University)

Outstanding Chapter PresidentRobbie Erickson (Zeta Omega, Bradley University)

Most Improved ChapterZeta, Case Western University

Outstanding Alumni ServiceScott Sinner (Delta Xi, University of NorthDakota)

Special Website ProgrammingBeta Zeta, Butler University

Participation in Campus OrganizationsNorth Dakota State CC, North Dakota State University

Shelter PrideBeta Beta, DePauw University

Ritual Performance and EducationGamma Beta, Illinois Institute of Technology

Southern Division RecognitionsSouthern Division President Lee Grace cited thefollowing chapters and individuals for a range ofachievements during the conference banquet.

Outstanding Chapter PresidentJake Wight (Iota Kappa, Appalachian State University)

Patrick Cox (Gamma Eta, George WashingtonUniversity)

Outstanding Chapter TreasurerRobert Schultz (Iota Kappa, Appalachian StateUniversity)

Outstanding BrotherhoodZeta Beta, La Grange College

Outstanding Community ServiceIota Zeta, Virginia Polytechnic Institute & StateUniversity

Outstanding Member EducationDelta Zeta, University of Florida

Outstanding Consultant HospitalityDelta Delta, University of Tennessee

Outstanding Academic ProgrammingZeta Beta, La Grange College

Outstanding Recruitment PlanningDelta Epsilon, University of Kentucky

Horizon Award (Most Improved Chapter)Beta Delta, University of Georgia

Outstanding Campus InvolvementTheta Epsilon, American Univer-sity

Outstanding Chapter AdvisorJohn Cox (Delta Epsilon, Univer-sity of Kentucky)

Outstanding Alumni ServiceKyle Keefe (Zeta Omicron, Uni-versity of Central Florida)

Western Pacific Division RecognitionsWestern Pacific Division Presi-dent Bill Richardson, IV, citedthe following chapters and in-dividuals for a range ofachievements during the con-ference banquet.

The James Bowersox Awardfor Exceptional Service as anAlumni AdvisorThomas Pitchford (Epsilon Phi, Southeastern Louisiana University)

Outstanding Chapter LeadershipJoe Wetzel (Theta Zeta, University of San Diego)

International President Alan Brackettpresented Bob Marwill with a procla-mation for his service as WesternPlains Division president, 2009-2012.


Most Improved ChapterTheta Zeta, University of San Diego

Consultant HospitalityIota Epsilon, Chapman University

Outstanding BrotherhoodTheta Gamma, Arizona State University

Showcasing the Delt SpiritGamma Rho, University of Oregon

Outstanding PhilanthropyGamma Mu, University of Washington

Excellence in ProgrammingGamma Rho, University of Oregon

Outstanding Shelter PresentationEpsilon Epsilon, University of Arizona

Outstanding Ritual EducationGamma Rho, University of Oregon

Outstanding RecruitmentGamma Rho, University of OregonOutstanding New Member EducationGamma Rho, University of Oregon

Outstanding Risk ManagementTheta Gamma, Arizona State University

The John “Jack” Myles Award for Out-standing TreasurerGeoffrey Plourde (Pepperdine CC, Pep-perdine University)

Outstanding Campus InvolvementIota Epsilon, Chapman University

John Bickerstaff Founders AwardTim Cullen (Pepperdine CC, PepperdineUniversity)Tim Pritchard (Delta Psi, University ofCalifornia-Santa Barbara)

Western Plains Division RecognitionsWestern Plains Division President BobMarwill cited the following chapters andindividuals for a range of achievementsduring the conference banquet.

Excellence as Chapter AdvisorJustin Manning (Delta Alpha, Universityof Oklahoma)

Ritual PerformanceZeta Delta, Texas State University

Most Improved ChaptersEpsilon Beta, Texas Christian UniversityEpsilon Zeta, Sam Houston State Univer-sity

Outstanding Chapter PresidentEvaristo Flores (Zeta Delta, Texas StateUniversity)Michael Greaves (Delta Omicron, Westminster College)Nathan Hammond (Delta Chi, Oklahoma State University)

Consultant Hospitality AwardTheta Kappa, University of Nebraska-KearneyGamma Pi, Iowa State University

Excellence in Philanthropy ProgrammingEpsilon Zeta, Sam Houston State UniversityDelta Alpha, University of Oklahoma

Excellence in Ritual Education ProgrammingZeta Delta, Texas State UniversityExcellence in Recruitment ProgrammingDelta Alpha, University of OklahomaEpsilon Beta, Texas Christian UniversityGamma Pi, Iowa State University

Excellence in IFC & Student Government AwardEpsilon Zeta, Sam Houston StateUniversity

Excellence as Volunteer AlumnusTerry Hunsucker, Wetsern Plains Division Vice President

Excellence in Records TrackingGamma Tau, University of Kansas

Excellence in Academic ProgrammingDelta Omicron, Westminster CollegeDelta Gamma, University ofSouth Dakota

Excellence in Financial OperationsGamma Pi, Iowa State UniversityZeta Delta, Texas State University

Outstanding Alumni NewsletterGamma Pi, Iowa State UniversityGamma Iota, University of Texas

Excellence in Chapter OperationsBeta Tau, University of Nebraska

Excellence in Community ServiceEpsilon Omicron, Colorado State University

Excellence in Alumni ProgrammingBeta Tau, University of NebraskaGamma Kappa, University of MissouriEpsilon Delta, Texas Tech University

Outstanding Member Education ProgrammingGamma Kappa, University of Missouri

Outstanding New Member EducationProgrammingGamma Pi, Iowa State University

Outstanding TreasurerAndrew Patton (Epsilon Beta, TexasChristian University)

Excellence in Campus InvolvementTheta Omicron, University of NorthernColoradoTheta Delta, Baylor University

Rite of IrisDelta Omicron, Westminster College

Chapter Leadership ConsultantKyle Yarawsky presents Gamma RhoChapter with Outstanding Implementa-tion of The Road at the Western PacificDivision Conference.

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