Preview of Chapter Report

Iota Delta is excited to announce the addition of seven new men to our chapter this spring, expanding Iota Delta's active number to twenty-three men. With seventeen expected to return in the fall, Iota Delta is optimistic toward an exciting future as a young chapter. However, Iota Delta’s success does not end there, the chapter is proud to announce that our GPA was the highest among all Greek organizations on campus, registering a 3.09 GPA for the fall semester of 2008.

The chapter has also been involved with various activities around campus. This includes five varsity athletes participating in tennis, golf, and volleyball. We also have several Student Senate members, Mock Trial participants, Pre-Law Club members, a number of members involved in Resident Life, as well as a number of writers for the school newspaper, The Falcon. Many of the brothers have also found the time to help with the mission trips offered by our Campus Ministry, going to places like Haiti, New Orleans, Virginia, and New Mexico. Iota Delta has participated in various service projects such as helping various organizations set up their events that involve working the Universities Presidential Inauguration, helping with blood drives, cleaning up local parks, and participating in the local Big Brothers/Big Sisters Program. Iota Delta also held a kids day where local children could come and play kick ball and other fun activities. Along with some of our service work, the chapter also held a successful fundraiser, which stabilized the chapter financially.

Urbane Brothers

One of the events Iota Delta has brought back is formal days. Every Monday after a formal chapter the brothers will go around campus in a dress shirt, tie, dress pants, and other items of choice. The idea brought up in chapter was quickly agreed upon and formal Monday’s will occur once a month in an attempt to appease the want of the campus.

Central Office Visits Chapter

Just recently the Iota Delta Chapter was visited by members of central office to help better organize the future plans of the fraternity. Ken Herman met with all the brothers throughout this week and asked them a few questions about their position and how they go about managing their roles. On the same weekend the brothers also had a retreat at the Camus Ministry building with Ken Herman and Chris Wisbrock. Chris and Ken got most of the brother brain storming about goals they would like to set for the future. An overall good time the brother gained a lot of knowledge to move forward as a chapter after a bit of a slump we have found our selves in. Some of the goals the brothers have set are to improve alumni relations, continue to hold a high academic standing, create committees, be more organized, and continue to the service work. The chapter in the upcoming weeks will reexamine these goals to see the progress they have made.

Delts Host Event For Big Brothers/Big Sisters

The chapter recently held a even where local children involved in the Big Brother-Big Sisters program. The day was intended for the children to have something to do. All the brothers participated in a game that was played. Some of the games player were kickball, wiffleball, frisbee, football, and basketball.

Chapter Initiates 7

The chapter is proud to announce the Alumni of our successful spring rush. Iota Delta initiated seven new men to our fraternity. Each member of the Tau class seem to have found an active role around campus, and still managed to find time to rush. The chapter initiated 2 Seniors, 1 Junior, 1 Sophomore, and 3 Freshman. Our two seniors are Brian Silverstein and Tino Mirabelli. Brian is the Resident Director of Padua Hall, an editor for the school newspaper The Falcoln, member of the QU Tennis team, and does some work for WQUB. Tino is active around campus as a member of the Men's Volleyball team, Mock Trial, and has taken an interest in theatre. The one junior we initiated was Ivan Shirkov who like Tino is a member of QU Volleyball team. Ken Medo is the lone sophomore from the Tau class, Ken is a Student Ambassador, and is very active with the campus ministry. Rounding out the Tau class is Mike Varrone, Adam Barr, and Baxter Grace. Baxter is teammate with Brian on the QU tennis team bringing Iota Delta varsity athlete count to 6 men. Mike has taken interest in many areas around campus such as working for WQUB, writing for The Falcoln, and he has found many other ways to contribute around campus. With the Tau class Iota Delta now stand at 23 actives with 17 expected to return in the Fall.

Meet the Tau Class

In April the chapter initiated 7 new men to our chapter. The chapter is proud to introduce to the alumni these men we have found commendable of joining our historic fraternity.

Iota Delta Welcomes and Introduces the Tau Class:
Tino Mirabelli, Senior
Ivan Shirkov, Senior
Mike Varrone, Freshman
Brian Silverstein, Senior
Ken Medo, Sophomore
Adam Barr, Freshman
Baxter Grace, Freshman

Iota Delta Holds Successful Fundraiser

On Sunday April 19th, Iota Delta hosted a bags tournament where the chapter hoped to establish some financial stability. Although the weather was nasty, and the intended surface was wet, the chapter did not quit. In the clutch, the chapter moved what would soon be a successful event to the QU Health and Fitness Center. The idea brought up by Brother Tino Mirabelli (Tau Class) became a success raising over $630 for the chapter. Brother Mirabelli did a good portion of the planning for the event where various members of the QU community came to display their bags skill, and in the end Iota Delta's own duo of Jake Egelhoff and Kyle Leonard were victorious taking home the top prize. The chapter had received donations from local businesses such as The Abbey, TGI Fridays, Buffalo Wild Wings, and County Market. The chapter was so impressed by the success that we are now looking into making this an annual event.

Meet the Exec Board

President: Mark Webb, Junior, Rho Class.

Vice President: Jake Egelhoff, Junior, Pi Class.

Treasurer: Tim Miller, Junior, Sigma Class.

Risk Management: Kevin Hahn, Freshman, Sigma Class.

Rush: Pat Moore, Junior, Pi Class.

Secretary: Dan LaRocco, Freshman, Sigma Class.

Academic Affairs: John Bruzan, Junior, Pi Class.

Sergeant at Arms: Bill Filipiak, Junior, Sigma Class.

Delts Atop in Academics

The chapter is ecstatic to inform the Alumni that Iota Delta in the Fall 08’ semester held the highest GPA amongst not only Greeks, but all campus offered activities. Iota Delta posted a 3.09 GPA, with 6 men on Dean’s List, and many more with GPA’s over 3.0. The chapter has made it one its goals to improve on this and raise our GPA to a 3.1 overall.

Brother LaRocco to Attend Sailing Leadership Academy

Iota Delta is proud to announce that Brother Dan LaRocco has been invited to attend 2009 Sailing Leadership Academy. LaRocco currently serves the chapter as Secretary, a member of the Alumni Committee, and other functions within the chapter. Brother LaRocco will go to Camden, Maine where he will be sailing on the Schooner Mary Day. The academy begins on the 13^th of June and will end on the 20^th. Brothers who attend the academy are offered better leadership skills in hope that they will better their chapter. Brother LaRocco is excited about the opportunity to attend the academy and represent Iota Delta.