Tuesday, November 30, 2010
Chapter Consultant Visits Iota Delta
Currently the chapter is being visited by chapter consultant Kyle Yawarsky.
Akintoye, LaRocco to Lead Chapter in 11'
This Sunday the Chapter welcomed the new Executive Board. Many familiar faces returned to the Exec. Board fro the previous year. Incumbent President Kevin Hahn chose not to run for re-election allowing room for current Sophomore Yemi Akintoye to become President. Returning for his second term is Daniel LaRocco at first Vice President. The chapter has chosen to split up the Vice President's role this year because of the massive work load the VP. Elected second Vice President was freshman Matt Kasate. Luke Weaver and Mike Varrone were the other two returning members of Exec. board. Also, elected were Bobby Ilich (Risk Management), Andrew Csepp (Secretary), Manny Yu (Academics), Jonathan Hanson (Sgt. At Arms), and Kevin Hahn (Pledge Ed.). These men will assume office on January 1, 2011.
Executive Board:
President: Yemi Akintoye
1st VP: Daniel LaRocco
2nd VP: Matt Kasate
Risk Management: Bobby Ilich
Treasurer: Luke Weaver
Rush: Mike Varrone
Secretary: Andrew Csepp
Academics: Manny Yu
Sgt At Arms: Jonathan Hanson
Executive Board:
President: Yemi Akintoye
1st VP: Daniel LaRocco
2nd VP: Matt Kasate
Risk Management: Bobby Ilich
Treasurer: Luke Weaver
Rush: Mike Varrone
Secretary: Andrew Csepp
Academics: Manny Yu
Sgt At Arms: Jonathan Hanson
Thursday, November 18, 2010
Celebrating 10 Years of Excellence
Today is the 10th Anniversary of the Iota Delta Chapter of Delta Tau Delta receiving its charter. Happy Anniversary Iota Delta.
Ten years ago the chapter was waiting to become a chapter of Delta Tau Delta. Since then the chapter has initiated over 100 men into the chapter and is continuing to grow. Tomorrow the chapter will welcome the Chi class into the fraternity continuing the legacy. Iota Delta has been a chapter built on the values of Truth, Courage, Faith, and Power. The chapter has used this as their guiding light to reach this moment. The fraternity has given life to many men, developed them, and made them who they are today. The chapter has had ups and downs, but has persevered through all. The chapter ten years later has a bright core of young members who will continue to take this chapter into the future. The brotherhood has sustained us. The ride has been fun and the chapter looks forward to the next 10 years.
Ten years ago the chapter was waiting to become a chapter of Delta Tau Delta. Since then the chapter has initiated over 100 men into the chapter and is continuing to grow. Tomorrow the chapter will welcome the Chi class into the fraternity continuing the legacy. Iota Delta has been a chapter built on the values of Truth, Courage, Faith, and Power. The chapter has used this as their guiding light to reach this moment. The fraternity has given life to many men, developed them, and made them who they are today. The chapter has had ups and downs, but has persevered through all. The chapter ten years later has a bright core of young members who will continue to take this chapter into the future. The brotherhood has sustained us. The ride has been fun and the chapter looks forward to the next 10 years.
Monday, October 11, 2010
Be Sure to Check-out The Road Blog
Be sure to click the link on the side bar that will take you to the fraternities "The Road Blog" it is a program designed by the fraternity that will give suggestions and methods on how to improve your life skills, finances, and much more.
Wednesday, October 6, 2010
Pledge DJ Lampert Shares His Story With University
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September 21, 2010
Lampert, a Busy Man on the Move
D.J. Lampert
(Quincy, Ill.) This week's edition of Hanging with the Hawks features Quincy University sophomore goalkeeper D.J. Lampert. Lampert, the starting keeper for the Hawks, is a double major at Quincy and is an avid supporter and competitor in the Transplant Olympics.
DJ Lampert does it all. He travels the world. He’s a college student with a double major. He promotes organ donation after the success of his life-saving liver transplant. He competes in the Transplant Olympics and takes home medal after medal and award after award. He plays video games. Oh, and he’s also the starting goalie for the Quincy Hawks Soccer team. He’s a very interesting kid to talk to, if you can catch up with him that is. Luckily, Douglas Junior (that’s where DJ comes from) had time to answer a few questions for Hanging with the Hawks.
Does anyone call you Douglas anymore, or is it just DJ now?
My team mates call me that during training, mainly as a rousing thing to pick me up and encourage me to play better. They call me “Dougie” or reference the movie “the Hangover.” “Dougie” has been more of a nickname than my actual nickname of DJ.
You compete in the transplant Olympics. What exactly is the transplant Olympics?
The transplant games are Olympic style games to promote the positive effects of organ donation both nationally and internationally to people who might stereotypically think that recipients are not physically capable of such things. Events range from bowling to a virtual triathlon.
You’ve also had some success at the Transplant games. What’s that like? How does it make you feel? Does it mean anything special to you and why?
I have been competing in the games since 2000 and have yet to lose a medal in an individual event, but more than that I was honored to win the award for outstanding male athlete of the games in 2006 in Louisville, Ky. Also in 2002 in Orlando Florida I was recognized for promoting organ donation within my area and I was the 18 and under winner that year for the Jerry Cound award. This, in my opinion, is what I have been called to do since receiving my transplant. There are over 100,000 people waiting for a transplant at any given time with 17 people dying each day. My goal is tell as many people as possible so that if I even get one person to decide to donate their organs that will save so many people and be just a little thank you for my donor family who has given me so much.
What are your thoughts on the popularity of soccer around the world vs. here in the USA?
Soccer is life for most nations outside the USA. I have been to most of Western Europe, Australia, Thailand, Mexico, Canada, Japan, and many islands in the Caribbean and it simply is life. We as Americans have so many options to choose from that kids spread themselves out on this sport and that sport and there isn't a real focus on one sport. Along with that, soccer is a cheap and beautiful game. To quote my coach "all you need is a ball and a wall." To expand on that, you don't even need the wall just an open area.
What made you want to play soccer?
I don't remember what my initial reasons for playing soccer were because I have just always been playing. My best guess would be that my brother played and he needed someone else to kick the ball at so I think this is also where my goalie instincts came from too (survival).
What is the hardest part of playing goalkeeper? Is there a lot of pressure being the last thing between them and a goal?
Yes, the stress is high but that is something I enjoy. High pressure games are my favorite because it brings out the highest level in me. The hardest part is reading the game and the instinctual saves that have to be made. These are the things that a coach can tell you and show you on films but it’s really something that you, individually, have to just know and learn.
If you could spend the day with any Pro Soccer player, who would it be and why?
The one soccer player that I would like to spend the day with is Oliver Kahn. He played for the German national team for a number of years and retired a while ago. The reason I'd pick him is because he is a goalkeeper too and he is from a different era of soccer and I would just imagine him having so many stories that we could just sit and talk soccer all day.
Do you keep a water bottle in the goal with you? Why do goalies do that?
I do keep a water bottle by my goal. The general purpose is supposed to be for the field players to get a quick drink if they need during a stoppage and yet I find I'm the only one who ever drinks from it, even though I barely run.
Favorite thing to do in your free time?
In my spare time I enjoy talking to my friends and catching up with old friends who go to different universities. I do enjoy playing video games (Call of Duty and FIFA 10) for Xbox 360. If I have any length of time I love traveling and learning about new people and languages. My traveling actually led me to choose my majors, which are psychology and French.
Hanging with the Hawks is a weekly interview highlighting a student-athlete at Quincy University and what it is like to be a Hawks. Hanging with the Hawks is written by Stacey Wild of the Quincy University Sports Information office. Be sure to check out Hanging with the Hawks every week by going to the main athletics page and clicking on the link or to view previous Hanging with the Hawks interviews click HERE
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Roman J. Salamon, Director of Communications
Contact: 217-228-5275 / FAX: 217-228-5473
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September 21, 2010
Lampert, a Busy Man on the Move
D.J. Lampert
(Quincy, Ill.) This week's edition of Hanging with the Hawks features Quincy University sophomore goalkeeper D.J. Lampert. Lampert, the starting keeper for the Hawks, is a double major at Quincy and is an avid supporter and competitor in the Transplant Olympics.
DJ Lampert does it all. He travels the world. He’s a college student with a double major. He promotes organ donation after the success of his life-saving liver transplant. He competes in the Transplant Olympics and takes home medal after medal and award after award. He plays video games. Oh, and he’s also the starting goalie for the Quincy Hawks Soccer team. He’s a very interesting kid to talk to, if you can catch up with him that is. Luckily, Douglas Junior (that’s where DJ comes from) had time to answer a few questions for Hanging with the Hawks.
Does anyone call you Douglas anymore, or is it just DJ now?
My team mates call me that during training, mainly as a rousing thing to pick me up and encourage me to play better. They call me “Dougie” or reference the movie “the Hangover.” “Dougie” has been more of a nickname than my actual nickname of DJ.
You compete in the transplant Olympics. What exactly is the transplant Olympics?
The transplant games are Olympic style games to promote the positive effects of organ donation both nationally and internationally to people who might stereotypically think that recipients are not physically capable of such things. Events range from bowling to a virtual triathlon.
You’ve also had some success at the Transplant games. What’s that like? How does it make you feel? Does it mean anything special to you and why?
I have been competing in the games since 2000 and have yet to lose a medal in an individual event, but more than that I was honored to win the award for outstanding male athlete of the games in 2006 in Louisville, Ky. Also in 2002 in Orlando Florida I was recognized for promoting organ donation within my area and I was the 18 and under winner that year for the Jerry Cound award. This, in my opinion, is what I have been called to do since receiving my transplant. There are over 100,000 people waiting for a transplant at any given time with 17 people dying each day. My goal is tell as many people as possible so that if I even get one person to decide to donate their organs that will save so many people and be just a little thank you for my donor family who has given me so much.
What are your thoughts on the popularity of soccer around the world vs. here in the USA?
Soccer is life for most nations outside the USA. I have been to most of Western Europe, Australia, Thailand, Mexico, Canada, Japan, and many islands in the Caribbean and it simply is life. We as Americans have so many options to choose from that kids spread themselves out on this sport and that sport and there isn't a real focus on one sport. Along with that, soccer is a cheap and beautiful game. To quote my coach "all you need is a ball and a wall." To expand on that, you don't even need the wall just an open area.
What made you want to play soccer?
I don't remember what my initial reasons for playing soccer were because I have just always been playing. My best guess would be that my brother played and he needed someone else to kick the ball at so I think this is also where my goalie instincts came from too (survival).
What is the hardest part of playing goalkeeper? Is there a lot of pressure being the last thing between them and a goal?
Yes, the stress is high but that is something I enjoy. High pressure games are my favorite because it brings out the highest level in me. The hardest part is reading the game and the instinctual saves that have to be made. These are the things that a coach can tell you and show you on films but it’s really something that you, individually, have to just know and learn.
If you could spend the day with any Pro Soccer player, who would it be and why?
The one soccer player that I would like to spend the day with is Oliver Kahn. He played for the German national team for a number of years and retired a while ago. The reason I'd pick him is because he is a goalkeeper too and he is from a different era of soccer and I would just imagine him having so many stories that we could just sit and talk soccer all day.
Do you keep a water bottle in the goal with you? Why do goalies do that?
I do keep a water bottle by my goal. The general purpose is supposed to be for the field players to get a quick drink if they need during a stoppage and yet I find I'm the only one who ever drinks from it, even though I barely run.
Favorite thing to do in your free time?
In my spare time I enjoy talking to my friends and catching up with old friends who go to different universities. I do enjoy playing video games (Call of Duty and FIFA 10) for Xbox 360. If I have any length of time I love traveling and learning about new people and languages. My traveling actually led me to choose my majors, which are psychology and French.
Hanging with the Hawks is a weekly interview highlighting a student-athlete at Quincy University and what it is like to be a Hawks. Hanging with the Hawks is written by Stacey Wild of the Quincy University Sports Information office. Be sure to check out Hanging with the Hawks every week by going to the main athletics page and clicking on the link or to view previous Hanging with the Hawks interviews click HERE
Back to News Releases
The News Releases are a service of the Quincy University Office of Communications. They are designed to keep you informed of all the latest happenings on campus, upcoming events, and coverage of activities, honors and accomplishments of our student body, faculty, and staff.
http://www.quincy.edu/newstemplate.php?id=2243
Reminder To RSVP
The deadline for the 10th Anniversary Celebration is nearing be sure to mail the items to the chapter by October 25th to ensure your spot in this chapters history.
Thursday, September 23, 2010
The Chapter Adds 8th Pledge
Along with the men listed in the previous article the chapter has extended a bid to DJ Lampert. DJ was welcomed to the fraternity this week and joins Devon Boccardi, Bobby Ilich, Matt Kasate, Mike Thompson, Chris Long, Cody Sargent, and Jonathan Hanson as the Chi Class.
Friday, September 17, 2010
Chapter Welcomes 7; Possible 2 More
The chapter Iota Delta is pleased to welcome the soon be the Chi class. The chapter received all seven bids handed out back and are ecstatic to welcome Devon Boccardi, Bobby Ilich, Matt Kasate, Mike Thompson, Chris Long, Cody Sargent, and Jonathan Hanson. The chapter also has extended two late bids and may be welcoming more. Through the initial contact the chapter feels each of these men will bring something to the chapter and continue the tradition this chapter has been building.
Coming Soon: Meet The Pledges!
Coming Soon: Meet The Pledges!
Thursday, September 16, 2010
Smoker Successful; New Member Ceremony Tonight
Last night the chapter had another successful Smoker with many prospective members in attendance. The chapter handed out multiple bids and are awaiting final word from some of the men. The chapter will hold its new member ceremony tonight at the new chapter house welcoming the soon to be Chi class to the fraternity.
Monday, August 30, 2010
RUSH Week Coming Soon
The fliers are up, a new pledge class nears, yes my brothers it is that time of the year again and the chapter is optimistic that this year’s rush will be even more successful than last year. Much of this year’s rush is going to be built around the chapter core values and the principles of the fraternity. The chapter has developed a names list that is nearing fifty and still growing. The chapter will kick off rush week by having our info meeting on Tuesday Sept. 7 and follow it up with a service event the following day.
Friday, August 27, 2010
News From Capital Karnea; New Fraternity Delegates; Brackett Elect President
2010 Capital Karnea focuses on celebrating excellence
The 2010 Capital Karnea welcomed more than 600 undergraduates, alumni and guests to Washington, D.C. to celebrate Delta Tau Delta and conduct the business of the Fraternity. The greatest of all Delt events included educational programming, service learning, elections and of course the celebration of brotherhood. The event concluded with a festive banquet where new Arch Chapter members were introduced, Distinguished Service Chapter members were cited, and the Fraternity reflected on the past 152 years of brotherhood.
Delegates elect the following officers to serve the Fraternity
Alan Brackett (Tulane, 1982) was elected the 50th international president of Delta Tau Delta. Brackett is a principal in the New Orleans law firm of Mouledoux, Bland, Legrand & Brackett, L.L.C. Brackett resides in New Orleans.
Travis O. Rockey (Florida, 1973) was elected international vice president. Rockey is president and chief operating officer of Evening Post Publishing Company, a privately held information and communications company with holdings in newspaper, television, real estate and forestry.
Jody B. Danneman (Georgia, 1988) was elected international second vice president. Danneman is president and executive producer for Atlanta ImageArts, a broadcast television production company. Danneman resides in Marietta, Ga.
James Garboden (Pittsburgh, 1988) was elected international treasurer. Garboden is the co-owner of RFC Staffing & Solutions, an IT solutions firm based in Pittsburgh. Garboden resides in Delmont, Pa.
Steven Paquette (Syracuse University, 1977) was elected international secretary. Paquette is a partner at Green and Seifter Attorneys P.L.L.C as well as an adjunct professor of business law at SUNY-OCC. He resides in Syracuse, N.Y.
Scott A. Heydt (Moravian, 2002) was elected international director of academic affairs. Heydt currently serves on a teacher leader committee involved with infusing the district's strategic plan into the current curriculum and instruction practices. Heydt resides in Chalfont, Pa.
Awards Presented at Karnea
Alexander Calder Award
The Delta Eta (University of Alabama) was awarded the Alexander Calder Award. This award is given to the most aesthetically pleasing, creative and excellent house furnishings and interior décor. Alexander Calder (Stevens, 1919) is one of the most influential sculptors of our time. Calder utilized his innovative genius to profoundly change the course of modern art. He is renowned for the invention of the mobile, whose suspended, abstract elements move and balance in changing harmony.
Alfred P. Sheriff Award
Victor E. (Gene) Pregeant, Epsilon Phi (Southeastern Louisiana University, 1980) and Lewis Watt, Beta Mu, (Tufts University, 1962) were awarded the Alfred P. Sheriff Award. This award is given to the outstanding chapter advisor of the Fraternity. Sheriff (Washington & Jefferson, 1949) served as executive vice president of the Fraternity from 1965 to 1982 when he became the first president of the Delta Tau Delta Educational Foundation.
William Fraering Award
Brian Booth, Epsilon Nu (Missouri University of Science and Technology, 1997) and Nigel Manick, Theta Lambda (University of California-Riverside, 2003) were presented the Fraering Award. This award is intended to honor younger alumni who have faithfully served as chapter advisors, division vice presidents, house corporation officers, or have rendered other praiseworthy service to the Fraternity at large. Bill Fraering (Tulane University, 1943) was elected the 34th president of Delta Tau Delta at the 1978 Karnea in his hometown of New Orleans, where he was the president of a food brokerage firm. He died early in his term, a victim of murder while protecting his family and home.
Booth served as assistant chapter advisor and chapter advisor for Epsilon Nu chapter at University of Missouri - Rolla. He continues to serve the Fraternity today as the division vice president for Missouri and serves on the Kappa Phi Building Corporation as the Director of Fundraising for the EN chapter.
Manick has served as an assistant chapter advisor and chapter advisor. He has devoted his time and talent and has proved an invaluable resource for the undergraduates. He has been successful through strengthening the brotherhood in the Western Pacific division while also pursuing a successful career with the Nestle Corporation.
Edwin L. Heminger Award
David L. Westol, a member and former executive director of Theta Chi Fraternity and president of Limberlost Consulting, was awarded the Heminger Award for Interfraternal Service. This award is given to a member of the Greek community who has provided leadership to the overall fraternal movement while demonstrating the same dedication, integrity and unselfish service as former international president Ed Heminger (Ohio Wesleyan, 1948).
John W. Nichols Bridge Builder Award
Jeremy Rohen, Gamma Eta, (The George Washington University, 1997) was awarded the Nichols Bridge Builder Award. This award is given to those alumni who have rendered at least three years of outstanding service to the establishment, development, or enhancement of a house corporation.
James S. Eaton Award
Matthew Sweede, Iota Zeta (Virginia Tech, 2008) was awarded the James S. Eaton Outstanding Recent Graduate Award. This award is given to an alumnus who has graduated within the previous five years and demonstrated a noteworthy career achievement or rendered a particularly beneficial service to the Fraternity. In the Fraternity's early years, Eaton (Allegheny, 1875) took it upon himself to carry on the Alpha Chapter, and relocate it from Ohio Wesleyan to Allegheny. Eaton remained faithful and continued to track down Delta Tau Delta's history despite poor record keeping.
DSC Citations Presented
The Distinguished Service Chapter began in 1930 as the Court of Honor. Men who have been Delt alumni for more than 20 years and who have contributed significantly to the Fraternity and served Delta Tau Delta beyond their own chapter are eligible for membership. This is the highest Delt service award available. The citations for the seven honored at Karnea are listed here.
Craig S. Scholl, Gamma Omicron, Syracuse University, 1982
Charles “Tiger” Edwards, Epsilon Phi, Southeastern Louisiana University, 1973
Dennis A. Brawford, Gamma Mu, University of Washington, 1961
L. Edward Bryant, Jr., Beta Pi, Northwestern University, 1963
Daniel L. Earley, Gamma Xi, University of Cincinnati, 1965
James A. Sanderson, Gamma Gamma, Dartmouth College, 1955
Michael A. Hanson, Epsilon Pi, University of South Florida, 1977
Alumni Achievement Award Recipients
The Alumni Achievement Award (AAA) is extended to alumni of the Fraternity, whose achievements in their fields of endeavor have brought honor and prestige to Delta Tau Delta. This year, the AAA was awarded to: James H. Head (University of Kansas, 1964); Dr. Donald M. McKale (Iowa State University, 1966); Richard North Patterson (Ohio Wesleyan University, 1968); Thomas J. Snyder (Kettering University, 1967); Brooke E. Tuttle (Ohio State University, 1957); and Dr. Cliff L. Wood (Texas A&M-Commerce, 1966).
The 2010 Capital Karnea welcomed more than 600 undergraduates, alumni and guests to Washington, D.C. to celebrate Delta Tau Delta and conduct the business of the Fraternity. The greatest of all Delt events included educational programming, service learning, elections and of course the celebration of brotherhood. The event concluded with a festive banquet where new Arch Chapter members were introduced, Distinguished Service Chapter members were cited, and the Fraternity reflected on the past 152 years of brotherhood.
Delegates elect the following officers to serve the Fraternity
Alan Brackett (Tulane, 1982) was elected the 50th international president of Delta Tau Delta. Brackett is a principal in the New Orleans law firm of Mouledoux, Bland, Legrand & Brackett, L.L.C. Brackett resides in New Orleans.
Travis O. Rockey (Florida, 1973) was elected international vice president. Rockey is president and chief operating officer of Evening Post Publishing Company, a privately held information and communications company with holdings in newspaper, television, real estate and forestry.
Jody B. Danneman (Georgia, 1988) was elected international second vice president. Danneman is president and executive producer for Atlanta ImageArts, a broadcast television production company. Danneman resides in Marietta, Ga.
James Garboden (Pittsburgh, 1988) was elected international treasurer. Garboden is the co-owner of RFC Staffing & Solutions, an IT solutions firm based in Pittsburgh. Garboden resides in Delmont, Pa.
Steven Paquette (Syracuse University, 1977) was elected international secretary. Paquette is a partner at Green and Seifter Attorneys P.L.L.C as well as an adjunct professor of business law at SUNY-OCC. He resides in Syracuse, N.Y.
Scott A. Heydt (Moravian, 2002) was elected international director of academic affairs. Heydt currently serves on a teacher leader committee involved with infusing the district's strategic plan into the current curriculum and instruction practices. Heydt resides in Chalfont, Pa.
Awards Presented at Karnea
Alexander Calder Award
The Delta Eta (University of Alabama) was awarded the Alexander Calder Award. This award is given to the most aesthetically pleasing, creative and excellent house furnishings and interior décor. Alexander Calder (Stevens, 1919) is one of the most influential sculptors of our time. Calder utilized his innovative genius to profoundly change the course of modern art. He is renowned for the invention of the mobile, whose suspended, abstract elements move and balance in changing harmony.
Alfred P. Sheriff Award
Victor E. (Gene) Pregeant, Epsilon Phi (Southeastern Louisiana University, 1980) and Lewis Watt, Beta Mu, (Tufts University, 1962) were awarded the Alfred P. Sheriff Award. This award is given to the outstanding chapter advisor of the Fraternity. Sheriff (Washington & Jefferson, 1949) served as executive vice president of the Fraternity from 1965 to 1982 when he became the first president of the Delta Tau Delta Educational Foundation.
William Fraering Award
Brian Booth, Epsilon Nu (Missouri University of Science and Technology, 1997) and Nigel Manick, Theta Lambda (University of California-Riverside, 2003) were presented the Fraering Award. This award is intended to honor younger alumni who have faithfully served as chapter advisors, division vice presidents, house corporation officers, or have rendered other praiseworthy service to the Fraternity at large. Bill Fraering (Tulane University, 1943) was elected the 34th president of Delta Tau Delta at the 1978 Karnea in his hometown of New Orleans, where he was the president of a food brokerage firm. He died early in his term, a victim of murder while protecting his family and home.
Booth served as assistant chapter advisor and chapter advisor for Epsilon Nu chapter at University of Missouri - Rolla. He continues to serve the Fraternity today as the division vice president for Missouri and serves on the Kappa Phi Building Corporation as the Director of Fundraising for the EN chapter.
Manick has served as an assistant chapter advisor and chapter advisor. He has devoted his time and talent and has proved an invaluable resource for the undergraduates. He has been successful through strengthening the brotherhood in the Western Pacific division while also pursuing a successful career with the Nestle Corporation.
Edwin L. Heminger Award
David L. Westol, a member and former executive director of Theta Chi Fraternity and president of Limberlost Consulting, was awarded the Heminger Award for Interfraternal Service. This award is given to a member of the Greek community who has provided leadership to the overall fraternal movement while demonstrating the same dedication, integrity and unselfish service as former international president Ed Heminger (Ohio Wesleyan, 1948).
John W. Nichols Bridge Builder Award
Jeremy Rohen, Gamma Eta, (The George Washington University, 1997) was awarded the Nichols Bridge Builder Award. This award is given to those alumni who have rendered at least three years of outstanding service to the establishment, development, or enhancement of a house corporation.
James S. Eaton Award
Matthew Sweede, Iota Zeta (Virginia Tech, 2008) was awarded the James S. Eaton Outstanding Recent Graduate Award. This award is given to an alumnus who has graduated within the previous five years and demonstrated a noteworthy career achievement or rendered a particularly beneficial service to the Fraternity. In the Fraternity's early years, Eaton (Allegheny, 1875) took it upon himself to carry on the Alpha Chapter, and relocate it from Ohio Wesleyan to Allegheny. Eaton remained faithful and continued to track down Delta Tau Delta's history despite poor record keeping.
DSC Citations Presented
The Distinguished Service Chapter began in 1930 as the Court of Honor. Men who have been Delt alumni for more than 20 years and who have contributed significantly to the Fraternity and served Delta Tau Delta beyond their own chapter are eligible for membership. This is the highest Delt service award available. The citations for the seven honored at Karnea are listed here.
Craig S. Scholl, Gamma Omicron, Syracuse University, 1982
Charles “Tiger” Edwards, Epsilon Phi, Southeastern Louisiana University, 1973
Dennis A. Brawford, Gamma Mu, University of Washington, 1961
L. Edward Bryant, Jr., Beta Pi, Northwestern University, 1963
Daniel L. Earley, Gamma Xi, University of Cincinnati, 1965
James A. Sanderson, Gamma Gamma, Dartmouth College, 1955
Michael A. Hanson, Epsilon Pi, University of South Florida, 1977
Alumni Achievement Award Recipients
The Alumni Achievement Award (AAA) is extended to alumni of the Fraternity, whose achievements in their fields of endeavor have brought honor and prestige to Delta Tau Delta. This year, the AAA was awarded to: James H. Head (University of Kansas, 1964); Dr. Donald M. McKale (Iowa State University, 1966); Richard North Patterson (Ohio Wesleyan University, 1968); Thomas J. Snyder (Kettering University, 1967); Brooke E. Tuttle (Ohio State University, 1957); and Dr. Cliff L. Wood (Texas A&M-Commerce, 1966).
Thursday, August 26, 2010
Chapter Has New Chapter Consultant
The Iota Delta Chapter will have a new chapter consultant from central office this year. Kyle Yarawsky will take on the duties this year. Below is his bio from Delts.org.
Yarawsky graduated from Morehead State University in May with a degree in Sociology emphasis in Public Policy.
arawsky held multiple leadership positions in the chapter including community service chairman, secretary, vice president and president for two terms. He is also a graduate of Futures Quest, the Undergraduate Interfraternity Institute (UIFI), Presidents and Advisors Retreat and the Sailing Leadership Academy. During his final year of college he served as Student Body President and served as the Student Regent on the Morehead State University Board of Regents.
Yarawsky enjoys traveling, sports and playing guitar in his spare time. After consulting he plans to attend graduate school to obtain a masters degree in Public Administration.
Congrats Shue!
The chapter would like to congratulate our chapter adviser Ryan "Shue" Schumacher who received his Bachelors of Nursing from Blessing Riemann College of Nursing. Also, Shue has been hired and is currently working as a RN in the Cardiovascular Unit at Blessing Hospital.
Saturday, June 5, 2010
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
Fraternity's International President Passes to Chapter Eternal
James Otto Selzer, Gamma Theta 1970, the 49th president of Delta Tau Delta Fraternity, entered the Chapter Eternal on May 23, 2010 in Kansas City, Mo., at 61 years.
He was the epitome of the good Delt – generous in his assistance and encouragement to others, loyal, a lifelong learner, dedicated to the spirit of unconquerable manhood, and above all else, honorable.
Brother Selzer waged a 45-year battle with diabetes, succumbing only after a valiant and dignified fight that included multiple organ transplants. His final stand began in the spring of 2009 when he was stricken by a persistent staph infection which led to severe complications. He had been hospitalized since August 2009.
His Delt service stretches back to student days when he was elected president of the Gamma Theta chapter and appointed to the first Undergraduate Council of the Fraternity. As an alumnus he served as a house corporation officer and division vice president before being elected the first president of the Western Plains Division in 1995 and serving consecutive two-year terms. He subsequently was elected by the Karnea to serve as international director of academic affairs (2002-2004) and treasurer (2004-2008). He was elected international president at the 2008 Pittsburgh Karnea.
Brother Selzer graduated with a B.S. in physics and mathematics from Baker University, studied at Albert Ludwig Universitat in Freiberg, Germany as a Fulbright Scholar, and earned his M.A. in molecular biology and physics at the University of Oregon, and his law degree from the University of Kansas where he was editor in chief of the Kansas Law Journal.
He practiced law in Kansas City for 33 years, most recently at Stinson, Morrison, Hecker. Jim represented a variety of closely held and public clients in general corporate and securities matters. At the time of his death he was a member of the firm’s policy committee. He also had served on the firm’s executive committee and as the practice division supervisor for the business divisions.
Jim is survived by Barbara, his wife of 37 years, whom he met at Baker University in the spring of his senior year. They are the parents of two sons, Bryan and Kevin Selzer, and the grandparents of Owen James Selzer.
Visitation will be from 2:30 to 4 p.m. on Tuesday, June 1 at the Christ United Methodist Church, 14506 E. 39th Street South, Independence, Mo. 64055, with service to follow at 4 p.m. The family has requested in lieu of flowers that memorial gifts be directed to the Delta Tau Delta Educational Foundation or the National Kidney Foundation of Western Missouri.
He was the epitome of the good Delt – generous in his assistance and encouragement to others, loyal, a lifelong learner, dedicated to the spirit of unconquerable manhood, and above all else, honorable.
Brother Selzer waged a 45-year battle with diabetes, succumbing only after a valiant and dignified fight that included multiple organ transplants. His final stand began in the spring of 2009 when he was stricken by a persistent staph infection which led to severe complications. He had been hospitalized since August 2009.
His Delt service stretches back to student days when he was elected president of the Gamma Theta chapter and appointed to the first Undergraduate Council of the Fraternity. As an alumnus he served as a house corporation officer and division vice president before being elected the first president of the Western Plains Division in 1995 and serving consecutive two-year terms. He subsequently was elected by the Karnea to serve as international director of academic affairs (2002-2004) and treasurer (2004-2008). He was elected international president at the 2008 Pittsburgh Karnea.
Brother Selzer graduated with a B.S. in physics and mathematics from Baker University, studied at Albert Ludwig Universitat in Freiberg, Germany as a Fulbright Scholar, and earned his M.A. in molecular biology and physics at the University of Oregon, and his law degree from the University of Kansas where he was editor in chief of the Kansas Law Journal.
He practiced law in Kansas City for 33 years, most recently at Stinson, Morrison, Hecker. Jim represented a variety of closely held and public clients in general corporate and securities matters. At the time of his death he was a member of the firm’s policy committee. He also had served on the firm’s executive committee and as the practice division supervisor for the business divisions.
Jim is survived by Barbara, his wife of 37 years, whom he met at Baker University in the spring of his senior year. They are the parents of two sons, Bryan and Kevin Selzer, and the grandparents of Owen James Selzer.
Visitation will be from 2:30 to 4 p.m. on Tuesday, June 1 at the Christ United Methodist Church, 14506 E. 39th Street South, Independence, Mo. 64055, with service to follow at 4 p.m. The family has requested in lieu of flowers that memorial gifts be directed to the Delta Tau Delta Educational Foundation or the National Kidney Foundation of Western Missouri.
Thursday, May 20, 2010
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
Semester Review
The Iota Delta chapter came into this semester focused and ready to embark on a new chapter in the history of Iota Delta. Quickly the young exec board sent six members to the Division conference in Cincinnati, OH. The chapter left Cincinnati with hope and vision to improve the chapter. New Rush Chairman Mike Varrone showed the vision and passion to conduct a successful rush and reeled in 10 new members to the fraternity. The chapter would place the neophytes into the hands of Manny Yu who would provide them with a new pledge education set up. The semester went by quickly and the chapter soon would initiate Jake Pitroff, Yemi Akintoye, Paul Majewski, Paul Fields, Andy Csepp, Drew Miller, Cody Colgrove, Nick Ruhs, Matt Meglan, and Ramon Grayson. The Phi class would quickly become involved with the chapter. During the semester, Vice President Dan LaRocco would restructure admin adding many new committees to go into next semester. Some of the positions added to admin were historian, parent’s chairman, and intramurals chairman. The chapter in addition, has made it their goal to send out an Alumni newsletter every month. The chapter has begun preparations for the 10th Anniversary celebration with its kick-off event at a Quincy Gems game. The chapter has many strives under its young membership and hopes to enter next semester with the same enthusiasm.
Wednesday, May 5, 2010
Quincy Gems Outing Around the Corner
The kick off event for the the Tenth Anniversary celebration is just around the corner. The Chapter will be hosting an event at QU Stadium. The cost of the game is $10 per person which includes food, drinks, and the game. Come join the chapter during opening week for the reigning CICL Champions.
Chapter to Hold Annual Senior Will and Retreat
On Sunday May 16th the Chapter will hold its annual Senior will. Along with this event the chapter will have a recruitment worskshop where we will discuss the upcomming Rush and the expectations.
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
16 Thing That Took Me Over 50 Years To Learn By: Dave Barry
1. Never, under any circumstances, take a sleeping pill and a laxative on the same night.
2. If you had to identify, in one word, the reason why the human race has not achieved, and never will achieve, its full potential, that word would be “meetings.”
3. There is a very fine line between “hobby” and “mental illness.”
4. People who want to share their religious views with you almost never want you to share yours with them.
5. You should not confuse your career with your life.
6. Nobody cares if you can’t dance well. Just get up and dance.
7. Never lick a steak knife.
8. The most destructive force in the universe is gossip.
9. You will never find anybody who can give you a clear and compelling reason why we observe daylight savings time.
10. You should never say anything to a woman that even remotely suggests that you think she\’s pregnant unless you can see an actual baby emerging from her at that moment.
11. There comes a time when you should stop expecting other people to make a big deal about your birthday. That time is age eleven.
12. The one thing that unites all human beings, regardless of age, gender, religion, economic status or ethnic background, is that, deep down inside, we ALL believe that we are above average drivers.
13. A person, who is nice to you, but rude to a waiter, is not a nice person (This is very important. Pay attention. It never fails.) ?
14. Your friends love you anyway.
15. Never be afraid to try something new. Remember that a lone amateur built the Ark. A large group of professionals built the Titanic.
16. Thought for the day: Men are like fine wine. They start out as grapes, and it\’s up to the women to stomp the crap out of them until they turn into something acceptable to have dinner with.
Citation:
Barry, D. (1997, July 3). 16 thing that took me over 50 years to learn. Retrieved from http://www.miamiherald.com/dave_barry/
2. If you had to identify, in one word, the reason why the human race has not achieved, and never will achieve, its full potential, that word would be “meetings.”
3. There is a very fine line between “hobby” and “mental illness.”
4. People who want to share their religious views with you almost never want you to share yours with them.
5. You should not confuse your career with your life.
6. Nobody cares if you can’t dance well. Just get up and dance.
7. Never lick a steak knife.
8. The most destructive force in the universe is gossip.
9. You will never find anybody who can give you a clear and compelling reason why we observe daylight savings time.
10. You should never say anything to a woman that even remotely suggests that you think she\’s pregnant unless you can see an actual baby emerging from her at that moment.
11. There comes a time when you should stop expecting other people to make a big deal about your birthday. That time is age eleven.
12. The one thing that unites all human beings, regardless of age, gender, religion, economic status or ethnic background, is that, deep down inside, we ALL believe that we are above average drivers.
13. A person, who is nice to you, but rude to a waiter, is not a nice person (This is very important. Pay attention. It never fails.) ?
14. Your friends love you anyway.
15. Never be afraid to try something new. Remember that a lone amateur built the Ark. A large group of professionals built the Titanic.
16. Thought for the day: Men are like fine wine. They start out as grapes, and it\’s up to the women to stomp the crap out of them until they turn into something acceptable to have dinner with.
Citation:
Barry, D. (1997, July 3). 16 thing that took me over 50 years to learn. Retrieved from http://www.miamiherald.com/dave_barry/
Friday, April 23, 2010
Chapter Welcomes 10
Recently, the chapter welcomed ten new men to our fraternity. Within this group is Jake Pitroff, Matt Meglan, Cody Colgrove, Yemi Akintoye, Drew Miller, Nick Ruhs, Paul Majewski, Paul Fields, Ramon Grayson, and Andrew Csepp. The ten new members make up the Phi class.
Monday, April 12, 2010
Initiation Thursday
This Thursday the chapter will be initiating the Phi class into the fraternity in Friars Hall. For more details contact the chapter at qudelts@hotmail.com.
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
Chapter Welcomes 10 Men to the Fraternity
The chapter has wrapped up its 10’ Rush season and is proud to announce the addition of 10 men who have decided to pledge to out fraternity. The chapter has recently moved away from the big event Rush and has focused more on one-on-one conversations with the pledges. Pledging to the chapter is Yemi Akintoye, Paul Fields, Paul Majewski, Jake Pitroff, Drew Miller, Cody Colgrove, Ramon Grayson, Andrew Csepp, Matt Meglan, and Nick Ruhs.
Monday, February 1, 2010
Chapter Send 6 Actives and 2 Alumni to Cincinnati
The chapter has made many strives to improve ourselves as a chapter one of the most recent efforts was going to the 2010 Northern Division Conference in Cincinnati, Ohio. The chapter enjoyed the luxuries of the Crowne Plaza and had the chance to meet with hundreds of Delts. The chapter was one of many chapters that had their delegates go "All In" donating to the educational foundation. In attendance representing Iota Delta was Kevin Hahn, Dan LaRocco, Luke Weaver, Ken Medo, John Piontek, Manny Yu, along with chapter alum Dustin Gorder and Roman Salamon. The weekend was long, but very enjoyable, and the chapter left the state of Ohio with enthusiasm and the urge to improve this chapter. The 2011 Conference will be held in Chicago, IL.
Photo's and More Information to Come!!!!
Photo's and More Information to Come!!!!
Chapter Update
Now one month into the semester I would like to update you all on the current state of the chapter. First and foremost the chapter has been accredited. Secondly, the chapter has recently sent six men Kevin Hahn, Dan LaRocco, Luke Weaver, John Piontek, Ken Medo, and Manuel Yu, also joining the chapter were alumnus Dustin Gorder and Roman Salamon. Furthermore, the chapter was one of many whose delegates went all in donating to the Educational Foundation. The chapter will be embarking on rush week soon and have not forgotten what is the near future. We will be planning an alumni event for all to enjoy very soon and will get invites out ASAP. We look forward to growing as a chapter and hope to strengthen our contact with the alumni.
Friday, January 22, 2010
Chapter Consultant To Visit Chapter
This upcoming weekend the chapter will be visited by consultant Mike Slaughter. Slaughter is in his third year working for national office and will be here until Jan. 26th.
Monday, January 4, 2010
New Year Bring New Chapter Officers
Here is a brief overview of the chapter's executive and admin committee roles.
President: Kevin Hahn, Sophopmore, Sigma Class
Kevin served the chapter as the risk management chairman in the spring semester, but due to an unxpected change was elected to become the chapter's Vice President in the fall. He also served the chapter as the activities chairman.
Vice President: Dan LaRocco, Sophomore, Sigma Class
Dan served the chapter as secretary last year, and had a large role as co-alumni chairman last year. Late in the spring Dan took over the parlementarian role of the chapter and also attended the sailing leadership academy over the summer.
Tresurer: Luke Weaver, Sophomore, Upsilon Class
Luke recently joined the chapter, but is no stranger to being in excutive roles. Luke is also the current SPB president and is one of three members of the recently initiated Upsilon class.
Risk Management: Ken Medo, Junior, Tau Class
Ken had to play a fill in role taking over the pledge education role this past semester, and has continously found ways to contiribute to the chapter.
Rush Chairman: Mike Varrone, Sophomore, Tau Class
Mike is bery active around campus and is very excited to get a chance to improve this chapter. Mike most notably is an RA here on campus.
Secretary: John Piontek, Freshman, Upsilon Class
John is part of the newly iniated Upsilon class.
Academics: Adam Barr, Sophomore, Tau Class
Adam most recent role was serving the chapter as Risk Management chairman and is looking forward to taking over a new role within in the chapter.
Sergeant at Arms: Baxter Grace, Sophomore, Tau Class
Baxter has taken small roles within the chapter during his time so far and has now been given the chance to serve the chapter.
Pledge Educator: Manuel Yu, Freshman, Upsilon Class
Manuel is recently joined the chapter and has shown a lot of entusiasm towards the role.
President: Kevin Hahn, Sophopmore, Sigma Class
Kevin served the chapter as the risk management chairman in the spring semester, but due to an unxpected change was elected to become the chapter's Vice President in the fall. He also served the chapter as the activities chairman.
Vice President: Dan LaRocco, Sophomore, Sigma Class
Dan served the chapter as secretary last year, and had a large role as co-alumni chairman last year. Late in the spring Dan took over the parlementarian role of the chapter and also attended the sailing leadership academy over the summer.
Tresurer: Luke Weaver, Sophomore, Upsilon Class
Luke recently joined the chapter, but is no stranger to being in excutive roles. Luke is also the current SPB president and is one of three members of the recently initiated Upsilon class.
Risk Management: Ken Medo, Junior, Tau Class
Ken had to play a fill in role taking over the pledge education role this past semester, and has continously found ways to contiribute to the chapter.
Rush Chairman: Mike Varrone, Sophomore, Tau Class
Mike is bery active around campus and is very excited to get a chance to improve this chapter. Mike most notably is an RA here on campus.
Secretary: John Piontek, Freshman, Upsilon Class
John is part of the newly iniated Upsilon class.
Academics: Adam Barr, Sophomore, Tau Class
Adam most recent role was serving the chapter as Risk Management chairman and is looking forward to taking over a new role within in the chapter.
Sergeant at Arms: Baxter Grace, Sophomore, Tau Class
Baxter has taken small roles within the chapter during his time so far and has now been given the chance to serve the chapter.
Pledge Educator: Manuel Yu, Freshman, Upsilon Class
Manuel is recently joined the chapter and has shown a lot of entusiasm towards the role.
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