Monday, May 4, 2009

A Year in Review

The academic year started off with high hopes of bring in new men to our historic fraternity, and did not fail. Although, the chapter did hit a bump in the road in the middle part of this academic year, the chapter managed to add some key components to the future success of our chapter. In the Fall Rush, the chapter initiated the Sigma class which included three freshman and two juniors. Those men were Bill Filipiak, Tim Miller, Kevin Hahn, Jarad Magurany, and Dan LaRocco. Filipiak, Miller, Hahn, and LaRocco quickly stepped into executive board positions. Filipiak serves the chapter as Sergeant at Arms, Miller as Treasurer, and LaRocco as Secretary. Magurany the last member of the class serves the chapter as Pledge Educator. Many of the brothers found the time to participate in other activities around campus and mission trips also. With the successful Rush the chapter was delighted to hear that they not only the highest GPA amongst all Greek organizations on campus. The elections in November brought to the chapter huge changes having only two executive board returnees. Mark Webb was elected President of the chapter Iota Delta, Jake Egelhoff Vice President, Tim Miller Treasurer, Kevin Hahn Risk Management, Pat Moore Rush Chairman, Dan LaRocco Secretary, John Bruzan Academic Affairs, and Bill Filipiak Sergeant at Arms. Hahn and LaRocco are currently finishing their freshman year. With new changes and a positive attitude going into the Spring semester the chapter added seven men welcoming Tino Mirabelli, Ivan Shirkov, Mike Varrone, Ken Medo, Brian Silverstein, Adam Barr, and Baxter Grace to the chapter. Also in the Spring the chapter sent Mark Webb, Jake Egelhoff, Kevin Hahn, Tim Miller, Pat Moore, Dustin Gorder(Alum), and Ryan Schumacher(Alum) to the 2009 Northern Division Conference. In the tail in of the semester, the chapter held a successful Bags Tournament in the Health and Fitness Center raising over $600 for the chapter. For philanthropy, the chapter will be donating to Bleed Purple. The chapter was also happy to hear they will be represented at the 2009 Sailing Leadership Academy by Brother Dan LaRocco. The chapter is excited how the year has ended and is optimistic about the future with our young chapter. Unfortunately, the chapter has been informed of the loss of the shelter for the 09’-10’ school year.

Overview of Positions:

President:
Mark Webb

Vice President:
Jake Egelhoff

Treasurer:
Tim Miller

Risk Management:
Kevin Hahn

Rush:

Pat Moore

Secretary:

Dan LaRocco

Academic Affairs:
John Bruzan

Sergeant at Arms:
Bill Filipiak

Parliamentarian:
Dan LaRocco

Pledge Ed:

Jarad Magurany (Asst. Greg Whiston)

Service:
Jacob McGuire

Social:
Jacob McGuire

Alumni:

Bill Filipiak (Asst. Dan LaRocco)

House and Grounds:
Zach Jones

Activities:
Kevin Hahn