Thursday, September 24, 2009
Salamon Accepts Faculty Advisor Position
The chapter is proud to announce that Roman Salamon has accepted the position of faculty advisor. Being an alumni of Iota Delta Roman seemed like the obvious choice. Roman is currently the head of the Office of Communications at the University and is optimistic about taking upon a new role with the chapter. Roman was a member of the Alpha class, and the chapter is proud to know they have another alumni resource in town.
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
45 Lessons of Life per Road Blog
Written By Regina Brett, 90 years old,
The Plain Dealer, Cleveland, Ohio
"To celebrate growing older, I once wrote the 45 lessons life taught me.. It is the most-requested column I've ever written."
My odometer rolled over to 90 last August, so here is the column once more:
1. Life isn't fair, but it's still good.
2. When in doubt, just take the next small step.
3. Life is too short to waste time hating anyone.
4. Your job won't take care of you when you are sick. Your friends and parents will. Stay in touch.
5. Pay off your credit cards every month.
6. You don't have to win every argument. Agree to disagree.
7. Cry with someone. It's more healing than crying alone.
8. It's OK to get angry with God. He can take it...
9. Save for retirement starting with your first paycheck.
10. When it comes to chocolate, resistance is futile.
11. Make peace with your past so it won't screw up the present.
12. It's OK to let your children see you cry.
13. Don't compare your life to others. You have no idea what their journey is all about.
14. If a relationship has to be a secret, you shouldn't be in it.
15. Everything can change in the blink of an eye. But don't worry; God never blinks.
16. Take a deep breath. It calms the mind.
17. Get rid of anything that isn't useful, beautiful or joyful.
18. Whatever doesn't kill you really does make you stronger.
19. It's never too late to have a happy childhood... But the second one is up to you and no one else.
20. When it comes to going after what you love in life, don't take no for an answer.
21. Burn the candles, use the nice sheets, wear the fancy lingerie. Don't save it for a special occasion. Today is special.
22. Over prepare, then go with the flow.
23. Be eccentric now. Don't wait for old age to wear purple.
24. The most important sex organ is the brain.
25. No one is in charge of your happiness but you.
26. Frame every so-called disaster with these words 'In five years, will this matter?'
27. Always choose life.
28. Forgive everyone everything.
29. What other people think of you is none of your business.
30... Time heals almost everything. Give time time.
31. However good or bad a situation is, it will change.
32. Don't take yourself so seriously. No one else does.
33. Believe in miracles.
34. God loves you because of who God is, not because of anything you did or didn't do.
35. Don't audit life. Show up and make the most of it now.
36. Growing old beats the alternative -- dying young.
37. Your children get only one childhood.
38. All that truly matters in the end is that you loved.
39. Get outside every day. Miracles are waiting everywhere.
40. If we all threw our problems in a pile and saw everyone else's, we'd grab ours back.
41. Envy is a waste of time. You already have all you need.
42. The best is yet to come.
43. No matter how you feel, get up, dress up and show up.
44. Yield.
45. Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift."
Citation:
Regina Brett, (2009, June 04). 45 Lessons of Life. The Road, Retrieved from http://deltroad.typepad.com/delta_tau_delta_the_road/page/3/
The Plain Dealer, Cleveland, Ohio
"To celebrate growing older, I once wrote the 45 lessons life taught me.. It is the most-requested column I've ever written."
My odometer rolled over to 90 last August, so here is the column once more:
1. Life isn't fair, but it's still good.
2. When in doubt, just take the next small step.
3. Life is too short to waste time hating anyone.
4. Your job won't take care of you when you are sick. Your friends and parents will. Stay in touch.
5. Pay off your credit cards every month.
6. You don't have to win every argument. Agree to disagree.
7. Cry with someone. It's more healing than crying alone.
8. It's OK to get angry with God. He can take it...
9. Save for retirement starting with your first paycheck.
10. When it comes to chocolate, resistance is futile.
11. Make peace with your past so it won't screw up the present.
12. It's OK to let your children see you cry.
13. Don't compare your life to others. You have no idea what their journey is all about.
14. If a relationship has to be a secret, you shouldn't be in it.
15. Everything can change in the blink of an eye. But don't worry; God never blinks.
16. Take a deep breath. It calms the mind.
17. Get rid of anything that isn't useful, beautiful or joyful.
18. Whatever doesn't kill you really does make you stronger.
19. It's never too late to have a happy childhood... But the second one is up to you and no one else.
20. When it comes to going after what you love in life, don't take no for an answer.
21. Burn the candles, use the nice sheets, wear the fancy lingerie. Don't save it for a special occasion. Today is special.
22. Over prepare, then go with the flow.
23. Be eccentric now. Don't wait for old age to wear purple.
24. The most important sex organ is the brain.
25. No one is in charge of your happiness but you.
26. Frame every so-called disaster with these words 'In five years, will this matter?'
27. Always choose life.
28. Forgive everyone everything.
29. What other people think of you is none of your business.
30... Time heals almost everything. Give time time.
31. However good or bad a situation is, it will change.
32. Don't take yourself so seriously. No one else does.
33. Believe in miracles.
34. God loves you because of who God is, not because of anything you did or didn't do.
35. Don't audit life. Show up and make the most of it now.
36. Growing old beats the alternative -- dying young.
37. Your children get only one childhood.
38. All that truly matters in the end is that you loved.
39. Get outside every day. Miracles are waiting everywhere.
40. If we all threw our problems in a pile and saw everyone else's, we'd grab ours back.
41. Envy is a waste of time. You already have all you need.
42. The best is yet to come.
43. No matter how you feel, get up, dress up and show up.
44. Yield.
45. Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift."
Citation:
Regina Brett, (2009, June 04). 45 Lessons of Life. The Road, Retrieved from http://deltroad.typepad.com/delta_tau_delta_the_road/page/3/
Monday, September 21, 2009
Chapter Welcomes 8
Another year, another Rush. The chapter after its recent Rush has offered 8 men the opportunity to become one of us. The group will make up the Upsilon class. Taking the journey to become a Delt are the following Manuel Yu, Gavin Mueller, Chad Kallal, John Piontek, Luke Weaver, Matt Seago, Matt McClure, and Eric Klienschnittger. The chapter is very optimistic about this class. The group entails three Sophomores, and five freshman. We hope that these men will take life as a Delt seriously and join the youthful chapter on moving towards the future.
Setting the Barr of Risk Management
With the recent changes of office current Risk Management Chairman Kevin Hahn was elected to be the chapter Vice President. Adam Barr has been elected as the chapters new Risk Management Chairman. Barr is a member of the Tau class which was initiated in the Spring. Barr is currently a Sophomore and is embracing the opportunity to contribute to the chapter. Barr will hold this position until December where the chapter will hold our annual elections.
Friday, September 11, 2009
Taking Out the Trash
Well not so much, but the chapter has recently joined the campuses effort to promote recycling around campus. There will be large white boxes around campus for QU Student to place plastic bottles, paper, cardboard and aluminum cans in. Every Thursday the chapter will have groups of about five go around campus and change the bags and ensure the full bags go to the proper location. The idea was brought to the chapter by alumni Kyle Leonard who was working on the same project last year.
Heres a few stats on recycling:
Heres a few stats on recycling:
- Recycling one aluminum can saves enough energy to run a 100-watt bulb for 20 hours, a computer for 3 hours, or a TV for 2 hours. (EPA, 2008)
- Americans go through 25 billion plastic bottles every year
- More than 50% of a new aluminum can is made from recycled aluminum.
- The 36 billion aluminum cans landfilled last year had a scrap value of more than $600 million.
- An aluminum can that is thrown away will still be a can 500 years from now!
- Recycling plastic saves twice as much energy as burning it in an incinerator.
- Each of us uses approximately one 100-foot-tall Douglas fir tree in paper and wood products per year. (EPA, 2008)
- More than 400 paper mills in the United States use at least some recovered materials in their manufacturing processes, and more than 200 of those mills use recovered fiber exclusively. (EPA, 2008)
- Recycling paper instead of making it from new material generates 74 percent less air pollution and uses 50 percent less water. (EPA, 2008)
Motivational Video
Since about July I have been a constant follower of The Road Blog which is a side blog for the Fraternity. The Road give Delts over the country lessons on how to grow in life. One video stood out to me the other day while browsing through during my free time at work. Its a motivational video that shows perseverance always pays off, and when life gets you down get back up.
Wednesday, September 9, 2009
Whats New?
Hey Alumni,
The chapter is interested in what has happened with you recently. New job? Just got engaged or married? New House? Or just something you have to get off your mind? Feel free to e-mail the chapter at QUDelts@hotmail.com. We would love to hear from you and update the chapter and you fellow alum of the great news.
Thanks,
Iota Delta Undergrads
The chapter is interested in what has happened with you recently. New job? Just got engaged or married? New House? Or just something you have to get off your mind? Feel free to e-mail the chapter at QUDelts@hotmail.com. We would love to hear from you and update the chapter and you fellow alum of the great news.
Thanks,
Iota Delta Undergrads
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
RUSH WEEK
Spetember 7th marks the first day of Rush week where the chapter has high hopes of gaining men who will lead this chapter into the future. The chapter will use the next two weeks to get new prospectives to embark on the journey many men in the past have. Some of the events will include wiffleball, poker night, a basketball game, pizza night, a BBQ, and the annual smoker. Alumni Welcome.
Wednesday sept 9- Pizza in Centennial at 7PM
Thursday sept 10- Poker in the Hall of Fame Room in the Health and Fitness Center. 6:30 PM
Monday sept 14 - 2nd Information Meeting in the Private Dining Room in the cafe at 9PM.
Tuesday sept 15 - BBQ and bags outside of Padua. 5:30PM
Wednesday sept 16 - Basketball, kick ball, etc. whatever you want to do in the HFC at 7PM
Thursday sept 17 - *Smoker* outside of campus ministry house. 8PM
Friday sept 18 - Bid Day. Further instruction to follow.
Wednesday sept 9- Pizza in Centennial at 7PM
Thursday sept 10- Poker in the Hall of Fame Room in the Health and Fitness Center. 6:30 PM
Monday sept 14 - 2nd Information Meeting in the Private Dining Room in the cafe at 9PM.
Tuesday sept 15 - BBQ and bags outside of Padua. 5:30PM
Wednesday sept 16 - Basketball, kick ball, etc. whatever you want to do in the HFC at 7PM
Thursday sept 17 - *Smoker* outside of campus ministry house. 8PM
Friday sept 18 - Bid Day. Further instruction to follow.
Changes Atop the Chapter
Due to an unfortunate situation amongst the brothers the chapter had to elect a new Vice President and Pledge Educator. After long deliberations the chapter voted Sophomore Kevin Hahn Vice President of Iota Delta. Kevin was serving the chapter as the Risk Management chairman and is a member of the Sigma class. Kevin will hold the position until December as will the new Pledge Educator Ken Medo. Ken was voted to fill the role of Pledge Educator. Ken is part of the Tau class which was initiated in Spring of 09'. Both men have embraced their new roles and hope to continue the progression of the chapter.
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