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ALPHA DELTA PHI FRATERNITY - SUMMER 2022

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PHILADELPHIA, PA - AUGUST 4-7, 2022


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VERSION 190, ISSUE 1 - SUMMER 2022 STEPHEN J. EHRFURTH, MIN ’06 EDITOR IN CHIEF

TABLE OF CONTENTS

>> Mitch Puhalsky, MI 2023

>> Will Hegelmeyer, LP 2022 and Tobias Kallenberg, MDSX 2022

>> Roger Deschner, CHI 1977 and Billy Bronson, MIN 2010

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Letter from the President

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Fraternity News & Notes

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Alumni Literary Competition Results

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Fraternities Win at Yale

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Greek Community Headlines

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Kevin Thach: Handheld Heritage

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Kenyon Philanthropy

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Danny Meyer: Master of Hospitality

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Mapping Alpha Delt Businesses

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Feeding Our Chapters

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2021-22 Donor Honor Roll

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Chapter Reports

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In Memoriam: Chapter Eternal

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From the Archives

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Giving Back: 1832 Club

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Thank you to John and the

team from Greek Yearbook for capturing the events during the 189th Annual Convention in Austin, TX. To view more photos, visit our website and our social media pages. You can also contact the Executive Office for more photos of the events.

>> Chris Sheets, K 2020 and Chris Coleman, WIS 2023

>> Nick Rodriguez, CAL 2021 and Noah Chaouli, ADEL 2022

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LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT STEVE THOMPSON, MIN 1995

I am so pleased with the progress the Fraternity has made this school year. It has been so fulfilling to see classrooms full, chapter houses vibrant, and chapter meetings spirited. As we wind down the year, we are poised to recruit more new members than any year in the Fraternity’s history. Let that sink in – in 190 years, this will be the largest group of young men brought into the brotherhood ever. In addition to record recruitment, I am pleased to have met most of the Chapter Presidents in Jan January at our Annual Leadership Summit in Minneapolis. Those who attended were high quality, high integrity individuals worthy of the legacy of our organization. Along with some local alumni, my family and I were pleased to join these emerging leaders for fun and games at Top Golf - even if the temperature was in the single digits! As they returned to their campuses, our brothers were energized and equipped to lead their chapters. As we get closer to the end of our fiscal year, the trends lead me to believe that I’ll have lots of good news to share at the convention in Philadelphia, as we had a tremendous year of growth and improvement in the International organization. Overall, our Fraternity is strong! Thinking about convention, I am so excited to see many of you in person. Philadelphia is one of my favorite cities and I am looking forward to our convention, the events, and sharing the experience with all of my brothers. This year’s theme is Building on the Past - Focus on the Future. As we gather in the birthplace of our nation, I’m excited to lean on our past while preparing our chapter leaders to navigate the future of Alpha Delta Phi. I hope this latest edition of Xaipe finds you and your families well, excited for the future, and planning your trip to the convention in August.

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HONORARY CHAIRMAN Samuel Eells, Jr., Williams 1957 PRESIDENT Steve Thompson, Minnesota 1995 VICE PRESIDENT Nathaniel Parsons, Florida State 2019 TREASURER Matthew Burton, Rutgers 2017 SECRETARY Keith Gorda, Rutgers, 2015 BOARD OF GOVERNORS Nathaniel Parsons, Florida State 2019 Matthew Burton, Rutgers 2017 Keith Gorda, Rutgers 2015 Steve Thompson, Minnesota 1995 Alvin Lomibao, Rochester 2008 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Stephen J. Ehrfurth, Minnesota 2006 DIRECTOR OF CHAPTER SERVICES Christopher Sheets, Kenyon 2020 CHAPTER SERVICE CONSULTANT Michael Crowe, Rochester 2022

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Steve Thompson, MIN 1995 President, Board of Governors

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SUBMISSIONS Materials for publication should be sent to the Executive Office using the email address found below. Letters to the editor will be printed at the discretion of the editors. While in most cases, Xaipe is published twice per year, we accept submissions and material year-round. EMAIL ADDRESS office@alphadeltaphi.org


THE INBOX

FEEDBACK ON THE SPRING/SUMMER 2021 ISSUE SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS WITH OUR EDITORIAL TEAM AT OFFICE@ALPHADELTAPHI.ORG.

1 “Wonderful magazine full of valuable information! For as long as I’ve been involved in Alpha Delta Phi, I can’t think of a more well-composed piece of communication. Seeing the updates from every chapter and affiliate made me feel more connected and willing to give back. Keep up the great work and I can’t wait to see the next issue soon!” -Stephen W. Starnes, Hamilton 1980 “Great job on the Spring 2021 Xaipe - the best yet!” -Jonathan Vick, Hamilton 1964 “To all involved in this year's publication of Xaipe, thank you for your efforts. It was a job well done and very enjoyable to read. Keep up the great work! -Justin Horne, Massachusetts 2002

“This is a fantastic publication. I think it is the best communication piece in my 50+ years!” -Stefan Davis, Miami 1971

XAIPE ARCHIVE The Alpha Delta Phi Fraternity has published Xaipe and other newsletters for many decades. To make sure you’re not missing out on the stories and information, anyone can view the past issues of Xaipe by visiting the extensive archive collection online at alphadeltaphi.org/xaipe

“Very engaging design!” -Nate Parsons, Florida State 2018

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ALPHA DELTA PHI FRATERNITY

NEWS&NOTES

NEZ GIVES $25,000 TO NORTHEASTERN STEM The Nu Epsilon Zeta Alumni Association has donated $150,000 to the Northeastern University STEM Program over the past several years - including the most recent gift of $25,000. In addition, the alumni association has awarded over $60,000 in scholarships to individual undergraduate brothers to reward academic success and participation in community support activities. This generosity doesn’t stop there! NEZ alumni brothers have also donated individually to the University. Northeastern officials have reported over $2,000,000 in donations from individual NEZ alumni.

>> SOLOMON TO PLAY LOLLAPALOOZA

UPCOMING EVENTS AUGUST 4-7, 2022

190TH ANNUAL CONVENTION Philadelphia, PA

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In the Spring/Summer 2021 issue of Xaipe, David Solomon, HAM 1984 was featured for his success as the chairman and CEO of Goldman Sachs as well as his success on the stage as a DJ. Since the publication of the last issue of Xaipe, concert organizers have announced that Solomon will take the stage as part of the Lolllapalooza Music Festival in Chicago, IL. Each year, with nine stages, four days, and over 170 bands from all over the world, Lollapalooza cements itself as one of the most popular music festivals in the country. David will take the stage on Friday, August 29, 2022.

JANUARY 6-8, 2023

ANNUAL LEADERSHIP SUMMIT Minneapolis, MN

BRANDAU IS AN ALL-AMERICAN Matt Brandau, Y 2022 was named to the Division I AllAmerican Lacrosse team this season. Brandau is the second-highest scorer in the country with 6.07 points per game. He also ranks third nationally with 3.47 goals and ninth with 2.60 assists.


>> HISTORIC ACQUISITION FROM EELLS FAMILY Thanks to the generous contributions of Samuel Eells, Jr. Williams 1957, Alpha Delta Phi obtained the original badge of his great-great uncle and founder of Alpha Delta Phi Samuel Eells, Hamilton 1832. Along with the slab badge, Brother Eells donated a century’s old leather bound song book, a large framed drawing of the former Hamilton Chapter House and four pages of a hand-written letter from the Founder which reflects on the founding of Alpha Delta Phi. In the letter, regarding the creation of the badge, Eells writes: “They were to be made of fine gold; on the front side of the star were to be the letters !.".#., and on the reverse a monument with the sword and spear crossing each other and lying over the monument with the edge and point turned upward.”

ABOVE: Original Slab Badge of the Founder of Alpha Delta Phi, Samuel Eells. Donated to "#$ by the Eells Family.

While writing about the other Founding Members, Eells describes the first meeting of the Fraternity. Eells writes: “The first meeting was held in my room No. 15, back-middle Kirkland Hall. It was only a meeting for conversation, no presiding officer was appointed and no minutes were taken.”

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Alpha Delta Phi would like to sincerely thank Sam, Betsy, and the entire Eells family for these incredibly generous gifts to the Fraternity. Having these artifacts in our collection is such a meaningful addition to our storied history.

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SEEKING BADGES Too often, !"# badges and other fraternity items end up on eBay or local antique stores. Instead of having our history lost, sold or stolen, please donate it to the Fraternity as part of your legacy. !"# is eager to add it to our Archives. Contact the Executive Office to explore the possibilities for donating your items.

1: Samuel Eells Handwritten Letter 2: 1912 !"# Song Book

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>> FRATERNITY RETURNS TO JOHNS HOPKINS After being removed from campus for a short time, Alpha Delta Phi has negotiated an agreement with the administration at Johns Hopkins University to return to campus in Fall 2022! Combined with the return of the Nu Epsilon Zeta Chapter at Northeastern University, Alpha Delta Phi continues to grow and recruit undergraduates at our legacy chapters. If you know a current undergraduate student at Hopkins or Northeastern who would be a dedicated leader interested in helping start a new chapter, please refer them to office@alphadletaphi.org.

>> MINNESOTA CHAPTER EARNS TOP GPA ON CAMPUS Numerous chapters ended the Fall 2021 semester with some of the highest chapter grade point averages on their respective campuses. Of particular note, is the Minnesota Chapter, finishing first among all IFC chapters on campus! Through a mixture of being back on campus in-person, increase in new member GPA, and holding brothers accountable, the chapter was able to boost their grade point average to 3.53. Last fall, the chapter had a 3.28 GPA and ranked 21st of 22 chapters!

SUBMISSIONS Material for publication should be sent directly to the editor at office@alphadeltaphi.org. Letters to the editor will be printed at the discretion of the editors. We accept materials on an ongoing basis. We also encourage all members to be volunteer contributors.

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>> UPTON RETIRES FROM CONGRESS Rep. Fred Upton, P 1975,, one of the longest-tenured Republicans in the House of Representatives, has decided to retire rather than seek reelection in 2022. Upton announced his retirement in a speech on the House floor oor and pointed to redistricting as a key factor in his decision to retire, rather than the backlash he faced over his impeachment vote. As a longtime member of the Energy and Commerce Committee, Upton is known for sponsoring the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007. This legislation, which among other things, reduced harmful emissions and mandatefficiency staned phased-in energy ef dards for most light bulbs all while saving American families billions of dollars on their electric bills.


>> !"# EXPANDS CHAPTER SUPPORT TEAM Starting in June 2022, the Executive Office of Alpha Delta Phi will see it’s first expansion in over 10 years! Record membership growth and an increase need for a more robust chapter support team led organization leaders to prioritize growing our front-line support team this coming year. This exciting new development will help give our chapters the attention they deserve while increasing the virtual and in-person programming. After joining the team during the middle of the pandemic, Chris Sheets, K 2020 recently finished his second year as a Chapter Service Consultant. This summer, Chris will transition to a new role as the full-time Director of Chapter Services - a new full time position. Working closely with the Executive Director, Chris will supervise the ChapChap ter Service Consultants, design initiatives for member engagement, develop membership retention and growth strategies, and manage relationships with key vendor partners. Chris will also take the lead on planning the mid-year Leadership Summit and building relationships with our host institutions across North America. Taking over the Chapter Service Consultant position from Chris will be Michael Crowe, R 2022, the newest addition to the team. Michael joins the team after finishing his degree in Data Science and Creative Writing from the

>> LANGHORNE RECEIVES TOP CALIFORNIA JOURNALISM AWARD

University of Rochester. His infectious enthusiasm for the Fraternity and his passion for helping chapters improve their communication will be a valuable asset. Michael will begin his chapter visits soon after the conclusion of the Annual Con Convention this August.

APPLY:YOU TEAMS UP WITH !"# After a successful marketing career, Peter Hubbell, PK 1981 has launched a new venture to help students stand out when applying for jobs. Apply:you specializes in the application process, using marketing and differentiation techniques to help applicants stand out, be noticed and get what they deserve. While most students put in a tremendous amount of energy into obtaining a college education, most aren’t as prepared as they think because they’ve never been taught those skills. "#$ is proud to partner with Apply:you and offer chapter level discounts for these workshops.

The California News Publishers Association awarded The Laguna Beach Inrst place in the breaking news category for similarly-sized weekly dependent first newspapers, recognizing its coverage of the October 2021 oil spill. Executive editor Daniel Langhorne, ADEL 2012 shared the award with a contributing writer at the 2021 California Journalism Awards. “We’re so grateful to have our hard work recognized by industry peers,” Langhorne said. “This award reinforces that local newspapers serve an essential role in public safety. The Independent remains committed to providing timely, well-reported journalism to our readers.” (lagunabeachindy.com)

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>> !"# OPENS ONLINE STORE You’ve spoken and we’ve been listening. After many years of limited merchandise, Alpha Delta Phi is proud to launch a new online store! With the launch of our newly designed website this August, the new store will offer a wide variety of merchandise from apparel to flags to member jewelry, the online store will be a crowd pleaser. We’re looking forfor ward to seeing more Alpha Delt pride out in the world and this store will give our brothers more options!

GIVING BACK WITH

AMAZON SMILE Do you shop on Amazon? Are you looking for an easy way to give back to Alpha Delta Phi? Try Amazon Smile! Now, when you shop, Amazon will donate 0.5% of the price of your eligible AmazonSmile purchases to the 1832 Foundation. Visit Smile.Amazon.com before you shop and search for The 1832 Foundation. There is no cost to you and the cost of items remains the same. You can also use your current Amazon ac account. Eligible items will be noted online.

>> ALUMNI LITERARY WINNERS ANNOUNCED Each winter, the Samuel Eells Literary & Educational Foundation, a non-profit foundation, hosts a graduate literary competition for all alumni members of the Alpha Delta Phi Fraternity and Alpha Delta Phi Society. The entries below are reprinted with permission from each of the individuals. To view all the winning entries visit: www.samueleells.org

FICTION

NON-FICTION

PHOTOGRAPHY

POETRY

FIRST PLACE: Anthony Pelham, LP 1979

FIRST PLACE: Elan Baskir, ELT 2015

Rémy Hartfield-Gardner, MID 2017*

FIRST PLACE:

FIRST PLACE: David Jilk, LP 1985

SECOND PLACE: Carter Timon, URS 2016*

SECOND PLACE: Anthony Pelham, LP 1979

SECOND PLACE: Jim Sabo, BDN 1992

THIRD PLACE: David Jilk, LP 1985

THIRD PLACE (TIE): Joan Matelli, MID 1992* Cameron Horn, BRN 2021*

THIRD PLACE: Pamela Smith, BDN 1992*

SECOND PLACE (TIE): Emily Lauren Burg, COL 1996* David Jilk, LP 1985

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* Denotes !!" Society Member


RECONNECT: REIGNITE YOUR MEMBERSHIP Whether you’re moving to a new city, looking to network with Alpha Delta Phi brothers from your chapter, or find brothers from other chapters, visit our members only portal - Xaipe Connect. All initiated "#$ brothers have free exclusive access to Xaipe Connect.

GETTING STARTED • Visit alphadeltaphi.org/xaipe-connect and click the green LOGIN button or gold GET ACCESS button • Select your membership status • Register your account by verifying your information • Once logged in, you can update your contact information, upload a photo and set other permissions

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GREEKHEADLINES FRATERNITIES PREVAIL AT YALE In 2016, Yale students formed the organization Engender, which seeks to advocate equity and inclusion on and around campus. Their first initiative was to integrate the school’s gender-segregated Greek life organizations. When several of their female-identifying members were denied membership from multiple fraternities, the organization sued Yale and some of the fraternities - including Alpha Delta Phi - in 2019 for denying them access to fair housing. The initial complaint was filed with the Connecticut Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities, which was dismissed, paving the way for the women to bring suit in federal district court. The federal district court complaint named nine men's fraternities at Yale, as well as their respective house corporations and national organizations. The court granted the fraternity entities’ motion to dismiss, and dismissed all of the plaintiffs' causes of action against them. The plaintiffs later appealed those dismissals to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit. After oral arguments were heard in October, the Second Circuit concluded that the plaintiffs lacked standing, but allowed the case to go back to the district court on a technical issue. The decision of the Second Circuit states: “…the Second Amended Complaint (SAC) lacks any allegations that any Plaintiff ever sought housing with a fraternity or expressed – or had – an interest in such housing. It lacks any allegation even that any specific individual fraternity defendant provides housing to its members, as opposed to its building serving as a gathering place for members. Instead, as alleged, Plaintiffs sought only membership with the fraternity defendants. Plaintiffs argue that their claimed housing

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injuries are fairly traceable to defendant fraternities because housing in a fraternity hinges on membership in a fraternity, which in turn is predicated upon sex. But the SAC does not allege that any Plaintiff had an interest in obtaining such housing upon attaining membership.” The district court gave the plaintiffs a chance to amend their complaint, but the plaintiffs decided to voluntarily dismiss their case and walk away from the litigation. This is a historic win for fraternities, having prevailed at each stage of the litigation. The North American Interfraternity Conference (NIC) played an integral role in helping fraternities defend and win this litigation at every phase. Alpha Delta Phi thanks the NIC for their unwavering support during this lengthy process.


CRITICAL 60 MINUTES FEATURE

GALLUP: FRATERNITIES ARE RELEVANT

Focusing on the tragic story of Sam Martinez, a new member of Alpha Tau Omega at Washington State University, who died in November 2019 due to the forced consumption of alcohol, CBS’s 60 Minutes and Anderson Cooper questioned in compelling fashion on November 28, 2021, the methods today’s college fraternity leaders are employing to rid their organizations of such threatening behaviors. Contending information presentation was void of additional interviews and data provided by the North American Interfraternity Conference, members of the NIC’s governing council issued a response following the broadcast. Read more at nicfratetnirty.org/nic-statements.

As found in a recent Gallup survey conducted on behalf of the North American Interfraternity Conference and National Panhellenic Conference in early 2021, joining a fraternity provides a multitude of benefits and opportunities for students. Among other notable findings, affiliated alumni were found to have significant experiences in college that helped them feel more connected to their schools, find great jobs, and live better lives after graduation. They also are more likely to give back to their school and organization. Across the board fraternity men are more satisfied with their lives, seeing an increase in their career, social, financial, community and physical well-beings.

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THE E T A M I T L U

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HANDHELD HERITAGE KEVIN THACH BRITISH COLUMBIA 2017

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n a few weeks from now, The Daily Hive, a pop culture website based out of Vancouver, will be working with British Columbia brother Kevin Thach, BC 2012, owner-operator of two Vancouver-based food trucks, to rollout something truly new: a McRib inspired Banh Mi. For Thach, this recent partnership marks another step in his journey that dates back to the rollout of his first food truck three years ago. Despite the pandemic, and the many challenges it brought to the food industry, Thach’s emerging Vietnamese-inspired food trucks managed not only to thrive, but grow. Aiming to blend traditional Vietnamese recipes with modern techniques, Thach opened his first truck, “NaMi”, in the spring of 2019. Offering traditional dishes such as Banh Mi and Vermicelli Noodle Bowls, the first truck, located in downtown Vancouver saw enough success for Thach to rollout an additional truck, as well as a new “ghost kitchen” focused around a vegetable-forward concept. Despite these recent successes and growth, the decision to open a food truck was not always a lifeIn long dream of Thach’s. Instead, it was an area of interest for his father, whom he noted was a major source of inspiration when it came to his decision to open his first food truck. Moreover, the choice also was borne out of his desire to start and operate his own business. After graduating from UBC, Thach took a job in sales, selling payroll software. Upon finding it unsatisfying and longing for something more, Thach quickly left. Luckily for him, he was able to lean on his

knowledge of Vietnamese cooking and his experience growing up in the restaurant world as he sought out that next step. His parents, who immigrated to Canada from Vietnam, opened their own brick and mortar restaurant in Vancouver, Pho Thai Hoa back in the 90’s. Growing up in this world gave him familiarity with Vietnamese classics, such as Banh Mi, spring rolls, and salad rolls - all items that appear on NaMi’s menu today. More importantly, it provided him with a level of mentorship and a helping hand that would be crucial to the success of his food trucks. In fact, it is Thach’s mother who is instrumental in much of the prep work that goes into ensuring that each truck is well equipped for service. Stepping back to his life in the British Columbia Chapter, it was his experiences in chapter leadership roles that proved to be vital, transferable skills to the world of food trucks. While he played an active role in cooking group dinners and preparing the annu-al Thanksgiving meal, it was those leadership experiences, not cooking, that strengthened his ability to make quick decisions on the fly and to handle turmoil. Serving as both a new member educator and social chair, it was


!"# FOOD & BEVERAGE ISSUE finding a way to create order out of the controlled chaos that became the new member process which proved to be highly valuable. While running a food truck is obviously a bit different than educating new members in the ways of the fraternity, the need for organizational structure and solid logistics is clear. In reality, it is those very operational elements that Thach takes the most joy in solving and working to improve. Due to the cramped nature of food trucks, figuring out clear logistics and working to maximize efficiency is a key determining factor in the success or failure of a truck. One such area was the ability to bring down the staffing of a truck to two individuals, with the majority of their work revolving around assembly. In moving a lot of the preparatory cooking out of the truck, Thach was able to focus more time on sales and reaching h i s c u stomers. In fact,

he has perfected the prep work to such a degree that he is able to fully operate one of his food trucks entirely by himself. That flexibility and efficiency proved to be a key lifeline as the pandemic brought the food industry to a halt. While the food truck may not have been affected by the same restrictions that hindered in-person dining, the nature of remote work jeopardized so much of the downtown food traffic that is vital to his business. It potentially represented a shattering blow to a fledgling business. But, in fact, it was the very nature of food trucks that allowed him ample time to streamline operations. Whereas brick and mortar locations cannot easily afford to close shop and retool, the fact that food trucks are inherently seasonal operations allowed for the flexibility to take downtime and plan. It was in this very downtime that many of the logistical and operational efficiencies were perfected, ultimately turning the pandemic into a sort of forced business lesson that has proved to re remain remarkably effective even as restrictions were lifted. Emerging from the worst of the pandemic, Thach’s food trucks are performing better than ever. He is up to 10 employees and is now focused around scaling potentialup his trucks - with the hope of one day potential ly opening a physical storefront. When asked about his long-term goals for the business, Thach was still unsure but this uncertainty is cer certainly no cause for concern. Ultimately, he is right where he wants to be as he gets to spend his days focusing on the sort of tinkering and improvement that he loves, while also fulfilling a lifelong dream of managing his own business.

>> By: Chris Sheets, K 2020

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BURRITOS FOR CHARITY

INSIDE THE SUCCESSFUL KENYON PHILANTHROPY If there is one thing that undergraduates can universally get

Brothers make these burritos out of their Ganter-Price Hall

behind, it is late-night food options. For students at Kenyon

kitchen, with the operation requiring the manpower of the

College, these options are unfortunately sparse due to

entire chapter. The process requires an assembly line of

Kenyon’s location. Students can only have so much latenight Domino’s before things get boring. Fortunately, the brothers of the Kenyon Chapter have found a way to turn this vacancy into an opportunity to do some good for the community. For years now, the brothers of the chapter have put on “Late Night Burritos” as a way to raise money

sorts, with a number of brothers manning the kitchen, while the rest of the chapter is divided between assembly and delivery. With the burritos being sold for $5, it requires a significant amount of effort to hit the $500 mark. Late Night, as it’s referred to, is held at least twice a year, with the chapter routinely raising over $1,000 for

for New Directions in Knox County, Ohio. New Directions, a certified domestic violence preven-

New Directions. The chapter also uses the event

tion program, provides educational services in

to teach new members how to conduct philan-

the greater Knox County area in regards to pre-

thropy, as the elected “Burrito Chair” in the new

vention methods for spousal abuse, intimate

member class works directly with the existing Phil-

partner violence, and sexual violence. The chapter raises money by making custom, made-to-order breakfast burritos and delivers them anywhere on campus. Offering an array of toppings, including: nacho cheese, french fries, peppers, onions, and scrambled eggs, this philanthropy has become a staple on Kenyon’s campus. Students

anthropy Chair to plan and conduct the spring event. Such an event is unique to both the Kenyon campus and entire Fraternity, as this long standing event is one of the most innovative philanthropy events put on by our chapters.

jump at the opportunity, with the chapter on average raising over $500 per burrito night.

WRITING ABOUT FOOD BOOKS BY BROTHERS

1. Why I Will Always Be Vegan: 125 Essays From Around The World Craig Cline, Illinois 1970

2. The Loneliness of the Long Distance Eater: A Competitive Eater's Diary Jason Conti, Johns Hopkins 1989

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THE MASTER OF HOSPITALITY DANNY MEYER, PHI KAPPA 1980 If you’ve ever enjoyed a fine dining experience in New

key to this kind of success? According to Meyer, it’s about

York City, then chances are Danny Meyer had something

“having a mind that doesn’t shut up” while also being

to do with it. Meyer, PK ’80, is the Founder and!!CEO of the Union Square Hospitality Group (USHG), creator of many of the city’s most popular, most awarded restaurants, and more recently, the wildly successful Shake Shack burger chain, now up to 400+ locations worldwide, and growing. In a city not without its critics, many say he has literally perfected the dining experience. What’s the

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everlastingly passionate about doing new things in dif different ways. It was Meyer’s childhood in St. Louis that set the table for his career in fine dining. His father, Morton Meyer, owned hotels in Rome and Milan and was influential in helping Danny to find joy in cooking and good food, but more importantly, to appreciate the role of hos-


pitality in the service business, wisdom that would

are focused on generating higher favorite scores.

serve the younger Meyer well many years later. From

Meyer adds “we don’t want to be people’s best

St. Louis, it was off to Trinity College in Hartford, and

restaurant, we want to be their favorite, one that they

after graduating, to apprenticeships in several Eu-

have an emotional connection to because eating

ropean kitchens, and eventually, his arrival in New

here makes them feel awesome”.

York City where he would meet his wife Audrey and open his first restaurant - Union Square Cafe - in

His award-winning book – “Setting The Table - The

1985.

Transforming Power of Hospitality in Business” sheds

The opening of Union Square Cafe would prove to

so well. In classic, rule-breaking form, they put the

be a transformative event for New York’s fine dining

customer second. That’s right. In a business where

landscape, dominated at the time by expensive

you’re always supposed to put the customer first,

restaurants with formal, intimidating service. Meyer

Meyer puts the people who work for him first. “The

had a different vision, and he was determined to

best way to make the most customers happy is to

break as many rules as possible to see it through. In

make sure that the people who come to work in your

an interview with 60 Minutes, he discussed his vision

organization are having a great experience at work.

for USC to be a warm and welcoming place, “a

Customers are really good at reading your staff, to

restaurant where you could feel great even if you

see if they’re focused on their work and having fun

were dining alone”, which was a tall order for the

with each other. If those two things are present, I can

times. But this pioneering spirit would lead to the

almost guarantee that the customer is going to have

creation of Union Square’s “bar for dining”, a first in a

an amazing experience”.

city that didn’t serve three star food at the bar. This same creativity lead to other firsts, like the serving of fine wine by the glass, and a diner-friendly no smoking policy more than a decade before the City mandated it for other restaurants. With this type of track record, it wasn’t long before Meyer was presiding over an empire of beloved restaurants, garnering 28 James Beard Awards and the #1 spot on Zagat’s

more light on how USHG’s restaurants do hospitality

To that end, USHG goes about staffing its restaurants differently by hiring people with a high Hospitality Quotient (HQ). You can be the best sommelier in the business with a great wine IQ , but that alone will not get you a job at one of Meyer’s restaurants. He’s looking for exceptional people who are really good at what they do while also being emotionally hard-

Most Popular Restaurants list for 16 straight years.

wired to make other people happy.

For all that Meyer has done well over the years, the

While it’s common for those with a high HQ to have

real recipe for his success lies in his distinctive style of hospitality, one that’s set a new standard for the industry. He will tell you that the true art of hospitality goes beyond food. “It’s about adding how we made you feel to the way the food tasted because in the end, how you make them feel is what they remember. We remind our employees that they’re not in the restaurant business – this isn’t a restaurant, it’s a hospitality box, where we sell happiness and emotional comfort, not food”. So while other restaurants may have higher food scores or service scores, USHG restaurants

admirable traits like kindness, optimism,


work ethic, curious intelligence, empathy, self-awareness and integrity, HQ isn’t something you can measure, and it can’t be trained. You have to possess a natural ability to intuit what people want so you can consistently deliver an impressive experience. Meyer also urges his team to know what’s important to each customer so they can create a customized dining experience for them. He describes each bit of learning i.e. where they like to sit, dietary preferences, what they’ve ordered in the past etc., as a “dot”, and he encourages his staff to “collect dots so they can connect the dots”. This level of attention to detail goes beyond hospitality to what Meyer likes to call Enlightened Hospitality, a style of service that effortlessly blurs the line between staff and customer. It's always gratifying to know that Alpha Delta Phi has produced such accomplished men of character like Danny Meyer. It would be even better if we could take some of the credit for Meyer’s success, but in truth, his brothers at Phi Kappa unknowingly dealt him his first “failure” in the food business. That was the year that Meyer campaigned to be the Steward of the chapter’s food program only to come out on the losing end to Brother Dudley. Danny may have lost the vote but he definitely got the last laugh. That was the year that we were served a lot of boiled hot dogs and beer when we could have been enjoying Bollito di Vitello and Barolo. If only we had known then what we know now…

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Now, when you shop, Amazon will donate 0.5% of the price of your eligible AmazonSmile purchases to the 1832 Foundation. Visit Smile.Amazon.com before you shop and search for The 1832 Foundation.

SHOP AMAZON. SUPPORT !"#.

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SUPPORTING !"# BUSINESSES BOTH LARGE & SMALL PETER KECKEMET Washington 2016

Initially a class project, the idea for Joe Chocolates came from the need for a daily cup of coffee on a long hike. Determined to satisfy his craving for caffeine (and food), a group of friends started turning their business-school idea into the perfect hiking snack: lightweight, all natural, caffeine-rich, and packaged so it couldn't melt into his ex-pensive hiking gear. It didn’t take long before they realized that handmade, naturally caffeinated dark chocolate is a crowd pleaser.

JOE CHOCOLATES

1606 Pike Pl, Seattle, WA 98101 www.joechocolateco.com

DANNY PONTICELLO California 2017

Founded in 2015, an idea was formed while on a self assigned mission to bake “The Perfect Batch” of cookies. After many test batches and finely-tuned recipes, Dan began selling cookies at events around San Francisco. His local customer base grew when he started selling cookies on-demand at night, leaving his day job in 2019 to bake full-time. He opened his first storefront in July 2020, taking over the lease of the cookie shop he’d grown up with in his hometown.

STIRRED, NOT SHAKEN COOKIES 710 Main St, Woodland, CA 95695 www.stirredcookies.com

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VICTOR SCHWARTZ Cornell 1980

Vos Selections was founded in 1987 when Founder Victor Owen Schwartz moved to France to pursue his personal dream of bringing artisanal wines from undiscovered appellations to the New York market. He absorbed the philosophy of vignerons (wine-farmers): great wine can only be made on a human scale by human hands and minds. Today, VOS Selections honors those founding principles with wines and spirits from 16 different countries and 5 continents, where every single product is carefully selected for its quality and authenticity.

VOS SELECTIONS

555 8th Avenue, #1209 New York, NY 10018 www.vosselections.com

RENATO ROTONDO, JR. Cornell 1996

Located in the heart of Baltimore’s famous Little Italy, Sabatino’s has been serving Baltimore locals, business visitors, and tourists delicious traditional Italian fare since 1955! They feature fine dining in a casual atmosphere. Whether you’re out for an intimate dinner for two, a family gathering, or hosting a larger group in a Private Dining Room, Sabatino’s gives you the ambiance you’re after. Sabatino’s has been consistently voted the People’s Choice for Best Italian Restaurant and recently received the Editor’s Choice for Best Italian Restaurant by the Baltimore City Paper. Sabatino’s is a part of the fabric that makes up Baltimore. Great service and quality food.

SABATINO'S

901 Fawn St. Baltimore, MD 21202 www.sabatinos.com

WHITNEY GEORGE Phi Kappa 1980

Founded in 2012 by four friends who dreamed for years of starting a craft brewery. Two Roads fosters a “road less traveled” philosophy in the beers they make and how they make them. In that spirit, the brewmaster has created an extensive lineup that takes a unique twist on classic beer styles. Tw o R o a d s w a s named one of the ten best breweries in America by Paste Magazine and has won many awards including gold for Belgian Lambic style Ale in 2016 at the Great American Beer Festival. Two Roads isn’t just the logo on a brewery building, it’s their philosophy. “Life always seems to offer up two ways to go. It just so happens, we prefer the one less taken and having some fun along the way – in our lives, our careers and especially for our beers!”

TWO ROADS BREWING

1700 Stratford Ave. Stratford, CT 06615 www.tworoadsbrewing.com

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MORE THAN A CHEF FEEDING CHAPTERS IS MORE THAN FOOD In many ways, she’s more than a chef. As Chef Jennifer Lewandowski prepares to open the walls of her new kitchen in the freshly renovated Washington Chapter house this year, we sat down with her to better understand what feeding 80+ Alpha Delts (three meals a day) is really like. In our conversation, we didn’t talk much about food preparation, favorite meals, or who cleans all those dishes after each meal but rather

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Jen shared her experience running a safe space for undergraduate students to share their world around the dinner table in hopes of creating a closer brotherhood and a stronger chapter. By bringing students into the kitchen, Jen is doing her part to create the whole man and the results show in the quality of young men in Seattle. Her role is more than managing a kitchen or feeding hoards of hungry college students. While her meals are top-notch, her great-


est value comes in the form of the community she’s building. Among the many hats Jen wears are, therapist, career coach, handy-woman (before our visit she was spotted sanding and refinishing the dining room tables), and sometimes mom. She’s a cheerleader for "her boys” in their daily lives and between meals, she can be found coaching them from a difficult situation in their relationships or just listening about things happening in their home lives. Jen is an Alpha Delt ambassador in every sense of the word. Her passion and energy is infectious and her inquisitive nature always has her asking about other chapters. She’s even taken time out of her personal travel plans to cook for other chapters - Minnesota and Lambda Phi. During our visit, we talked about how food and open dialogue around a meal can positively impact the behavs rib t or sh ior and culture of a chapter. aised beef >> Chef Jen’s br a nt le Sharing a communal meal po over parmesan offers brothers a chance to share their lives with each other on a more intimate level. This allows each brother to have a better understanding of what's going on in their lives so they can relate better and have more empathy. All things she considers to be qualities desperately needed in today's world.

THANK YOU CHEF MIKE! CALIFORNIA For 23 years Chef Mike Burke has not only fed the California Chapter but he’s been an unwavering positive force in the house. Chef Mike enters retirement this year after feeding and nurturing the men of the California Chapter. You’ll be dearly missed, but we hope you have a relaxing time, and know that your impact on the chapter and the people who have gone through it is undeniable. The Chef Mike days at !!" may be over, but he’ll be forever cherished and remembered. Thank you Mike and enjoy your retirement!

As for Jen’s meals, they’re just as special as she is, with the mouth-watering quality you’d savor at your favorite restaurant. Sautéed shrimp, pork tenderloin, poké bowls, and smoked salmon pasta are just some of the many tricks up her sleeve. She’ll even make brothers a special meal of their request for their birthday. Jen routinely enlists the help of the chapter to create these meals and teaches them basic cooking skills as well as an appreciation for food and the culinary arts. This past April, for her service to Alpha Delta Phi and the Washington Chapter, the Board of Governors awarded Jen the Joshua Chamberlain Gold Medal, a new award, for exemplary service to the Fraternity by a non-member.

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2021 2022 HONOR ROLL

TO OUR LOYAL SUPPORTERS: On behalf of the greater fraternity, I extend a heartfelt thank you to each and every one of the 1832 Foundation’s loyal supporters who continue to believe in the power of fraternity. Your generosity helps provide the resources necessary to support more than 1,400 Alpha Delt undergraduates at 32 campuses, 25,000 worldwide living alumni and numerous volunteers around North America who seek to preserve and further the Alpha Delta Phi experience. The following information is evidence of your commitment to positively impact the student members of Alpha Delta Phi. We are excited to share with you the dynamic impact your gifts make allowing the fraternity to accomplish its mission. We also want to recognize those who have generously supported our efforts. As always, we will continue to steward your donations while also supporting an environment that fosters the tradition of the 1832 Foundation through the numerous educational, leadership and academic opportunities available through Alpha Delta Phi. We would also like to offer a special thank you to those of you who have chosen to recognize the 1832 Foundation in your estate plans and those who have become sustaining donors in the 1832 Club.

Xaipe!

Stephen W. Starnes, HAM 1980 Chairman, 1832 Foundation

TO LEARN MORE VISIT: www.1832Foundation.org Contributions were made from June 15, 2021 to May 15, 2022.

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ADELPHO Chapman University Living Alumni: 232 Donors: 3 | 1832 Club: 3 % who Donated: 1.29% Total from Chapter: $403.04 $100-$249 Patrick Chong 2006 William Peters 1980 Under $100 Warren Wills 2004

AMHERST Amherst College Living Alumni: 697 Donors: 1 | 1832 Club: 0 % who Donated: 0.14% Total from Chapter: $100.00 $100 - $249 Hal Ball 1984

BOWDOIN Bowdoin College Living Alumni: 578 Donors: 2 | 1832 Club: 1 % who Donated: 0.35% Total from Chapter: $301.52 $100 - $249 James Sabo, Jr. 1992 David Scott 1967

BRUNONIAN Brown University Living Alumni: 550 Donors: 3 | 1832 Club: 0 % who Donated: 0.55% Total from Chapter: $125.00 Under $100 Christopher Klein 1969 Jack Kohn 1984 Kenneth Ritt 1974

BUFFALO University of Buffalo Living Alumni: 190 Donors: 1 | 1832 Club: 0 % who Donated: 0.53% Total from Chapter: $75.00 Under $100 Philip Smolowitz 1988

CALIFORNIA

COLUMBIA

Univ. of California-Berkeley Living Alumni: 808 Donors: 19 | 1832 Club: 4 % who Donated: 2.35% Total from Chapter: $5,154.56

Columbia University Living Alumni: 461 Donors: 1 | 1832 Club: 0 % who Donated: 0.22% Total from Chapter: $50.00

$1,000-$4,999 Stuart Shiff 1987

Under $100 Arthur Delmhorst 1960

$5,000+

$500-$999 Allen Phipps 1961 Bernard Schulte 1965

CORNELL

$1,000-4,999

$250-$499 Sean Chappell 2008 Nichols Cutting 1957 Thomas Dunlap 1962 William Morrish 1953 $100-$249 James Baack 1990 Douglas Delahooke 1958 James Demsey 1960 Paul Grafft 1982 David Jones 1977 Richard Morrison 1958 Roger Samuelsen 1958 John Schmidt 1957 Sanford Skaggs 1960 Aaron Tarajos 2019 Cress Williamson 1955 Under $100 Anonymous 1957

CHICAGO University of Chicago Living Alumni: 788 Donors: 13 | 1832 Club: 0 % who Donated: 1.65% Total from Chapter: $2,141.52 $500-$999 Gregory Wendt 1983 $250-499 Roger Burke 1956 Kenneth Cutler 1969 $100-$249 Malcolm Barton 1959 Roger Deschner 1977 Charles Erickson 1954 Jordan Mersky 1991 Richard Schmalbeck 1970 Steven Viktora 1969 Jerry Zaug 1960 Under $100 Jack Beem 1955 Werner Metz 1975 Richard Paroutaud 1972

Cornell University Living Alumni: 1,249 Donors: 5 | 1832 Club: 0 % who Donated: 0.32% Total from Chapter: $1,318.32

ANNUAL GIVING CLUBS Brothers in Arms Club Samuel Eells Club Star & Crescent Club

$500-999

Emerald Club

$250-499

$1,000-$4,999 Thomas Reed 1956

Alpha Delta Phi Club

$100-$249 Benjamin Bole 1957 Lawrence Brown 1956 Clinton Kennedy 1975

Brotherhood Club

Under $100 Michael Elliott 1987

FLORIDA STATE Florida State University Living Alumni: 211 Donors: 1 | 1832 Club: 1 % who Donated: 0.47% Total from Chapter: $20.00 Under $100 Nathaniel Parsons 2019

GREAT LAKES Michigan State University Living Alumni: 120 Donors: 2 | 1832 Club: 1 % who Donated: 1.67% Total from Chapter: $300.00 $250-$499 William Banta 1983 Under $100 Timothy Wilson 1995

HAMILTON Hamilton College Living Alumni: 1,213 Donors: 20 | 1832 Club: 4 % who Donated: 1.65% Total from Chapter: $7,003.00 $1,000-$4,999 Stephen Starnes 1980 Jonathan Vick 1964

$100-249 $0-99

LIFETIME GIVING CLUBS Roosevelt Club

$250,000+

Rockefeller Club

$100,000-249,999 Holmes Club

$75,000-99,999 Packard Club

$50,000-74,999 Chase Club

$25,000-49,999 Ludlum Club

$10,000-24,999 Wilder Club

$5,000-9,999 Luce Club

$2,500-4,999 Nagel Club

$1,000-2,499

OTHER SYMBOLS 1832 Club Donor First Time Donor Deceased

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ANNUAL GIVING CLUBS Brothers in Arms Club

$5,000+

Samuel Eells Club

$1,000-4,999

Star & Crescent Club

$500-999

YOUR IMPACT

Emerald Club

CHAPTER RECOLONIZATION & GROWTH

$250-499

Alpha Delta Phi Club

Reopened in 2021, the Illinois Chapter continues to grow thanks to contributions Amerito the 1832 Foundation. Every dollar helps emerging leaders around North Ameri ca benefit from the on-site educational programming the Fraternity provides.

$100-249

Brotherhood Club

$0-99

LIFETIME GIVING CLUBS Roosevelt Club

$250,000+

Rockefeller Club

$100,000-249,999 Holmes Club

$75,000-99,999 Packard Club

$50,000-74,999 Chase Club

$25,000-49,999 Ludlum Club

$10,000-24,999 Wilder Club

$5,000-9,999 Luce Club

$2,500-4,999 Nagel Club

$1,000-2,499

SYMBOLS 1832 Club Donor First Time Donor Deceased

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$500-$999 Robert Leeds 1985 $250-499 Jonathan Fletcher 1996 Albert Patterson 1966 Frederick Telling 1972 $100-$249 George Elferink 1961 John Hadity 1983 Robert Hamill 1984 Stephen Jones 1971 Howard Morgan 1984 Brian Smalley 1993 William Smith 1980 William Waldron 1958 Sherwood Walls 1964 Charles Young 1968 Under $100 Christopher Litchfield 1972 Clinton Marshall 1979 Charles Vick 2006 Charles Westhofen 1986

ILLINOIS University of Illinois Living Alumni: 1,171 Donors: 31 | 1832 Club: 1 % who Donated: 2.65% Total from Chapter: $5,698.52 $1,000-$4,999 Edson Murray 1946 $250-$499 David Bowers 1959 Rusty Freeland 1980

William Greaves 1971 Albert Herman 1960 Emerson Johnson 1989 Blake Linders 1982 $100-$249 James Bakle 1956 Douglas Braly 1981 Robert Cole 1969 Jeffrey Dorries 1987 Craig Gallimore 1984 Daniel Gans 1988 Ralph Johnson 1952 Daniel Kardatzke 1996 William Kesler 1950 Richard Kolar 1962 James Lemmons 1971 David Nicholas 2000 Ronald Poole 1955 Robert Shultz 1975 John Wallace 1967 Under $100 William Coolley 1975 Kevin Frost 1989 Thomas Livingston 1989 Robert Nagel 1990 Edwin Nemec 1964 David Rensing 1975 John Sato 1986 David Staub 1974 Thomas Trail 1991

JOHNS HOPKINS Johns Hopkins University Living Alumni: 1,189 Donors: 9 | 1832 Club: 1 % who Donated: 0.76% Total from Chapter: $1,351.52

$250-$499 Benjamin Wade 1963 $100-$249 R Hugh Andrew 1951 Scott Mantell 1985 Robert O'Connor 1967 Robert O'Rourke 1980 William Reinsch 1968 Jeffery Sheaffer 1990 Under $100 Dennis Massey 1969 William Zeeveld 1960

KENYON Kenyon College Living Alumni: 733 Donors: 11 | 1832 Club: 2 % who Donated: 1.50% Total from Chapter: $1,784.72 $500-$999 Robert Price 1958 $100-$249 Brook Jennings 1990 David Craine 1975 W Isaacs 1974 John Kierzkowski 1961 George Parker 1975 Matthew Robinson 1998 Jack Train 1968 Lee Van Voris 1967 Under $100 William Watkins 1966 Andrew Youngquist 1986


LAMBDA PHI Massachusetts Institute of Tech. Living Alumni: 612 Donors: 4 | 1832 Club: 1 % who Donated: 0.65% Total from Chapter: $2,328.56 $1,000-$4,999 Alex Rossie 2013 $100-$249 George Gruetzmacher 1982 Richard Hough 1982 Under $100 David Chin 1983

MASSACHUSETTS University of Massachusetts Living Alumni: 347 Donors: 4 | 1832 Club: 3 % who Donated: 1.15% Total from Chapter: $704.56 $100-$249 Jay Flynn 1985 Justin Horne 2002 Joseph Linksman 2009 Robert MacNamee 1990

$250-$499 William Barker 1955 Dean Barthel 1974 Billy Bronson 2011 Lloyd Kepple 1971 John Knutson 1971

Thomas Marek 1963 Michael McGrath 1976 William Mott 1962 Stephen Whitlatch 1975 Under $100 John Gaughan 1975 John Manolukas 1978 James Reed 1968

$100-$249 Peter Anderson 1962 Ross Bjella 1987 Jeremy Blackburn 2010 Alexander Cram 2009 Willard Dover 1952 William Galbraith 1987 Rene Gesell 1957 Richard Hansen 1959 Jake Jacobson 1987 William Johnson 1972 Todd Lindquist 1992 Mark Muchow 1975 James Mullin 1956 David Quinn 1995 Paul Schmidt 1987 James Sherman 1969 Bennett Solberg 1991 Jeff Stewart 1976 James Tucker 1960 Richard Yoder 1952

MIDDLESEX Miami University Living Alumni: 157 Donors: 1 | 1832 Club: 0 % who Donated: 0.64% Total from Chapter: $100.00 $100-$249 Zachary Romano 2015

MIDDLETOWN Wesleyan University Living Alumni: 673 Donors: 1 | 1832 Club: 0 % who Donated: 0.15% Total from Chapter: $100.00 $100-$249 C Wesley Jackson 1955

NORTHWESTERN

MEMORIAL

MINNESOTA

McGill University Living Alumni: 869 Donors: 2 | 1832 Club: 1 % who Donated: 0.23% Total from Chapter: $283.20

University of Minnesota Living Alumni: 791 Donors: 32 | 1832 Club: 9 % who Donated: 4.05% Total from Chapter: $10,022.19

$100-$249 Douglas Brock 1958 Alexander Nerska 1990

$1,000-$4,999 James Anderson 1969 Eric Barke 1990 Steve Ehrfurth 2006 John McNamara 1978 Steven Thompson 1995

MIAMI Miami University Living Alumni: 1,466 Donors: 21 | 1832 Club: 2 % who Donated: 1.43% Total from Chapter: $2,898.08 $250-$499 Ralph Herda 1975 $100-$249 Leonard Alberts 1968 David Blazek 1987 William Boardman 1961 Robert Danielson 1986 Stefan Davis 1971 Robert Delves 1980 Arthur Frederick 1961 Donald French 1953 Charles Haines 1976 John Hall 1961 Timothy Hecker 1979 Thomas Lillich 1965 Rocco Manzo 1986

Northwestern University Living Alumni: 718 Donors: 9 | 1832 Club: 0 % who Donated: 1.25% Total from Chapter: $1,025.00 $250-$499 Daniel Atkinson 1990 $100-$249 Frederick Dean 1962 Thomas Erdmann, N 1962 Steven Judd 1963 Ronald Kolar 1959 William Pantos 1979 Leslie Unger 1964

$500-$999 John Morrison 1959 Timothy Usher 1978

TOP CHAPTER DONORS $10,022 $7,003 $5,699 $5,155 $2,681

Sustainable giving club of members who donate $18.32 or more per month to the 1832 Foundation to support Alpha Delta Phi. Ross Bjella, MIN 1987 Billy Bronson, MIN 2011 Matthew Burton, RUT 2017 Sean Chappell, CAL 2007 Patrick Chong, ADEL 2006 Robert Cochran, SB 1968 Alexander Cram, MIN 2009 Rob Danielson, MI 1986 John Flynn, III, MASS 1986 Robert Gilbert, WASH 1981 George Gruetzmacher, LP 1982 Justin Horne, MASS 2002 Jake Jacobson, MIN 1987 Daniel Kardatzke, ILL 1996 John Kierzkowski, K 1958 Alan Koral, R 1962 Todd Lindquist, MIN 1992 Joseph Linksman, MASS 2008 Scott Mayhew, WIS 1994 Howard Morgan, HAM 1984 Alexander Nerska, MEM 1990 Nathaniel Parsons, FSU 2018 William Peters, ADEL 1980 David Quinn, MIN 1994 Matthew Robinson, K 1998 Bruce Russell, II, VIR 1997 James Sabo, Jr., BDN 1992 Richard Schmalbeck, CHI 1970 Bernard “Buzz” Schulte, CAL 1965 Jeffrey Sheaffer, JH 1990 Sanford Skaggs, CAL 1960 Bennett Solberg, MIN 1991 Stephen Starnes, HAM 1980 Kent Steele, WIS 1984 Jeff Stewart, MIN 1976 William Stewart, WIS 1965 Howard Strickler, WASH 1963 Aaron Tarajos, CAL 2019 Steve Thompson, MIN 1995 Jonathan Vick, HAM 1964 Warren Wills, ADEL 2004

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Under $100 Donald Hudson 1950 Ralph McDermid 1958

ANNUAL GIVING CLUBS Brothers in Arms Club

$5,000+

Samuel Eells Club

$1,000-4,999

Star & Crescent Club

$500-999

Emerald Club

$250-499

PENINSULAR University of Michigan Living Alumni: 1,001 Donors: 9 | 1832 Club: 0 % who Donated: 1.11% Total from Chapter: $2,150.00 $1,000-$4,999 William Holmes 1980 $250-$499 Gerald McLellan 1960

$0-99

$100-$249 Matthew Crandall 1985 Douglas Hamlin 1980 William Knapp 1965 Robert Swenson 1995 David Williams 1988 James Yates 1960

LIFETIME GIVING CLUBS

Under $100 Jeffrey (Duke) Ducomb 1976

Alpha Delta Phi Club

$100-249

Brotherhood Club

Roosevelt Club

$250,000+

Rockefeller Club

$100,000-249,999 Holmes Club

$75,000-99,999 Packard Club

$50,000-74,999 Chase Club

$25,000-49,999 Ludlum Club

$10,000-24,999 Wilder Club

$5,000-9,999 Luce Club

$2,500-4,999 Nagel Club

$1,000-2,499

SYMBOLS 1832 Club Donor First Time Donor Deceased

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PHI KAPPA

Curtis Messinger 1953 Dieldred Storm 1960 Edward Tanner 1971 Roger Zaenglein 1948 Ronald Zaykowski 1992 Under $100 Alvin Lomibao 2009 Donald Mannino 1956 David Strong 1952 Michael Towner 1968

ROCKY MOUNTAIN

Under $100 Christopher Freeman 1973 Alan Miller 1969

RUTGERS Rutgers University Living Alumni: 101 Donors: 2 | 1832 Club: 2 % who Donated: 1.98% Total from Chapter: $290.04

SANTA BARBARA

ROCHESTER

$100-$249 Robert Cochran 1968

$100-$249 David Anderson 1974 Craig Ingraham 1969 David Jones 1968 Harris Kenner 1956 Alan Koral 1962

$250-$499 John Davis 1968

$100-$249 Collin Gilbert 2016

$100-$249 David Hadlow 1950 E. Laird Mortimer 1957 Donald Sheahan 1949 Llewellyn Snodgrass 1982 Roger Werner 1972

$250-$499 David Gunther 1974 Ronald Hess 1958 David Vincent 1971

Union College Living Alumni: 715 Donors: 7 | 1832 Club: 0 % who Donated: 0.98% Total from Chapter: $735.00

$100-$249 Marc Blatt 1989 Leigh Brezenoff 1990 Campbell Clegg 1984 David Gladstein 1979

$100-$249 Matthew Burton 2017

$500-$999 Thomas Casement 1978

UNION

University of Colorado Living Alumni: 68 Donors: 1 | 1832 Club: 1 % who Donated: 1.47% Total from Chapter: $201.52

Trinity College Living Alumni: 1,210 Donors: 5 | 1832 Club: 0 % who Donated: 0.41% Total from Chapter: $800.00

University of Rochester Living Alumni: 931 Donors: 18 | 1832 Club: 1 % who Donated: 1.93% Total from Chapter: $2,681.01

Under $100 Robert Gallaway 1963

Under $100 Keith Gorda 2016

Univ. of California-Santa Barbara Living Alumni: 70 Donors: 2 | 1832 Club: 1 % who Donated: 2.86% Total from Chapter: $221.27

Under $100 William Hart 1971

STANFORD Stanford University Living Alumni: 743 Donors: 4 | 1832 Club: 0 % who Donated: 0.54% Total from Chapter: $1,000.00 $500-$999 Steven Crowe 1967 $250-$499 David Walters 1968 $100-$249 Jeffrey Gelles 1985

VIRGINIA University of Virginia Living Alumni: 254 Donors: 2 | 1832 Club: 0 % who Donated: 0.79% Total from Chapter: $301.52 $100-$249 John Pachuta 1988 Bruce Russell 1997

WASHINGTON University of Washington Living Alumni: 1,624 Donors: 12 | 1832 Club: 2 % who Donated: 0.74% Total from Chapter: $1,855.04 $500-$999 Roger Winter 1958 $250-$499 Robert Gilbert 1981 Howard Strickler 1963 $100-$249 Hugh Carr 1961 Frank Coyle 1964 Dale Farley 1952 John Privat 1957 David Wall 1962 Under $100 Samuel Clarke 1952 Harold Pebbles 1958 Charles Schluter 1967 Wallace Spaulding 1950


WILLIAMS Williams College Living Alumni: 319 Donors: 1 | 1832 Club: 0 % who Donated: 0.31% Total from Chapter: $450.00 $250-$499 Samuel Eells, Jr. 1957

WISCONSIN University of Wisconsin Living Alumni: 1,000 Donors: 14 | 1832 Club: 3 % who Donated: 1.40% Total from Chapter: $2,396.28 $500-$999 Craig Johnson 1980 Jan Starr 1967 $100-$249 Richard Baker 1979 Gerald Gerndt 1964 Millard Johnson 1978 Daniel Jones 1993 Scott Mayhew 1994 Solomon Sepsenwol 1964 Kent Steele 1984 William Stewart 1965 Brian Thill 1999 Under $100 Anonymous 1966 John Hooson 1963 Richard Scott 1968

FRIENDS OF !"#

$100 - $249 Jennifer Lewandowski Sarah Rollins

YOUR IMPACT

LEADERSHIP SUMMIT FUNDING Each year, using grants from the 1832 Foundation, Alpha Delta Phi is able to fund the mid-year leadership summit. These grants are possible because of your generous contributions. This valuable program is a chance for newly elected Chapter Presidents to collaborate, learn about the Fraternity and have a little fun. Using funds set aside from the 1832 Club, this event is one of the premier pieces of educational programming the Fraternity provides to its undergraduate members. By increasing the membership in the 1832 Club, Alpha Delta Phi would be able to expand the reach of the leadership summit by funding the expense of more students while helping our chapters grow and succeed.

JOIN THE CLUB: www.1832Foundation.org/1832Club

Under $100 Gale Erdmann

ALUMNI ASSOCIATIONS $1,000-$4,999 Cornell Alumni Association Star & Crescent Foundation (MIN)

COMPANIES $1,000-$4,999 Holmes Murphy Fraternal $100-$249 Verizon, Inc. Amazon

Contributions were made from June 15, 2021 to May 15, 2022.

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CHAPTER REPORTS NEWS FROM YOUR ALMA MATER UNDERSTANDING THE NUMBERS: CUB

Living Alumni

Lost Alumni

Lost Alumni %

Current Undergraduate Brothers (CUB): As of May 15, 2022 (Avg. 40.5); Lost Alumni: Brothers without valid mailing address information on file; Lost Alumni %: Percentage of alumnus brothers who have outdated mailing addresses according to postal records.

Adelpho

California

Chapman University Orange, CA | Est. 1987 Everett Kagen, 2023

The chapter managed to leave their mark on this past year by more than doubling their chapter size. While the chapter has always preferred to remain smaller, the chapter grew from nine to 19 brothers this year. This growth allows them to operate comfortably next year.

19

232

44

19%

Faced with a large number of graduating seniors, the chapter staged a comeback with two strong recruitment classes. Additionally, the chapter revamped their officer positions, with the goal of encouraging officers to pursue projects of their choosing to benefit the whole chapter.

30

Alabama

With growth having been the focus of the past few years, the executive board refocused their efforts around strengthening the internal operations. The development of a j-board, paired with new officer positions, has given the chapter the necessary structure to make the most of the growth.

131

8

6%

1,142

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748

65%

26%

35

63

788

230

29%

The chapter has established themselves as a recent powerhouse when it comes to recruitment. Two large classes this year places the chapter at 94 brothers, putting them tied for the second largest chapter in the entire Fraternity.

13

21%

Entering year two of the independent Durham IFC, the chapter is making its presence known as a number of brothers sit on the leadership board of this new IFC. The chapter also has a stellar academic record, earning top marks among all Greek life at Duke.

63

5%

217

51

24%

Eliot

University of Connecticut Storrs, CT | Est. 2010 Matthew Chalon, 2023

255

259

Duke University Durham, NC | Est. 2006 Cole Darrow, 2023

Connecticut

94

1,250

Delta Phi Alpha

Brothers put in work this year to begin the process of renovating their house. As the chapter continues to raise money in the hopes of a larger renovation, brothers took it upon themselves to handle some of the construction in the basement and chapter space.

University of British Columbia Vancouver, BC | Est. 1926 Eamonn Gaunt, 2023

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213

The chapter worked to retool chapter practices and build off of previous recruitment successes. With the help and support of their alumni association, the chapter hopes to continue this growth as they seek to become a top performing chapter.

University of Chicago Chicago, IL | Est. 1896 Jackson Brouwer, 2024

British Columbia

The chapter continued to cement their status as leaders at UBC. Through their continued focus on risk management and their dedication to serving on the campus Greek Council, the policies and practices of the chapter have become standard practice for all fraternities at UBC.

808

Cornell University Ithaca, NY | Est. 1869 Anish Bardhan, 2024

Chicago

University of Alabama Tuscaloosa, AL | Est. 1850 Dillon Koty, 2024

66

Cornell

University of California Berkeley, CA | Est. 1908 Raphael Fabre, 2024

Washington University St. Louis, MO | Est. 2012 Henry Chi, 2024

The chapter pays homage to the literary foundations of the Fraternity by restarting their professor panel talk discussions. Additionally, the chapter’s new member process places a premium on member growth by having new members read and discuss important works of literature.

81

192

32

17%


BOOKS BY BROTHERS

Are you an author? Send information about your book(s) to: office@alphadeltaphi.org fice@alphadeltaphi.org

Florida State

94

212

15

7%

N/A

16%

Re-founded a year ago, the chapter finds itself as a chapter of almost 50 brothers. Now able to fill their renovated chapter house, the chapter has positioned themselves to continue to build off of their successes. With a few graduating brothers, the chapter is primed for more growth.

249

232

20%

One of the chapter’s with a strong literary component, the chapter once again held a popular literary competition for students at Kenyon College. The chapter has also continued to honor the literary traditions of the Fraternity by offering a literary night on campus.

45

As the chapter celebrates its 10th anniversary, the brothers are moving into a new chapter house for the upcoming school year. Located in a prime spot on campus, this new house has double the occupancy of their previous; setting up the chapter to further expand.

68

21%

733

120

16%

21

518

101

19%

6

5%

University of Massachusetts Amherst, MA | Est. 1978 Currently Inactive

Chapter alumni continue to review plans to recolonize. With the help and support from the Fraternity, Alpha Delta Phi is confident of a successful return to UMASS in the near future. If you have member referrals, please contact our office at office@alphadeltaphi.org.

N/A

347

50

14%

Memorial

Massachusetts Institute of Tech. Cambridge, MA | Est. 1976 John Hegelmeyer, 2023

Alumni stepped up to help the chapter navigate its recovery from the pandemic and fully funded operational housing costs. Freed from the financial stress, the undergraduates were able to rethink their operational structure. The chapter in an excellent position heading into next year.

120

Massachusetts

Lambda Phi

University of Illinois Champaign, IL | Est. 1911 Zach Harrison, 2023

1,171

1,189

University of Maryland College Park, MD | Est. 2012 Brian Melanson, 2024

Kenyon College Gambier, OH | Est. 1858 Aidan Constant, 2023

Illinois

49

Maryland

Kenyon

The chapter restarted their popular charity gala, benefiting the Tim Bergling Foundation. Ultimately, the chapter raised over $1,000 for mental health services and children with Autism. Additionally, the chapter had further fundraisers later in the year to benefit the Kelberman Center.

194

Canoe Crossing: Understanding the Craft That Helped Shape British Columbia Sanford Osler, Toronto 1972

The Johns Hopkins chapter is returning to campus this Fall. With support from the university, plans to recolonize are moving forward. Alpha Delta Phi is confident of a successful return to the campus. If you have member referrals, please contact us at office@alphadeltaphi.org.

Hamilton College Clinton, NY | Est. 1832 Matthew Jordan, 2022

1,213

2.

Johns Hopkins University Baltimore, MD | Est. 1889 Recolonization in Progress!

Hamilton

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The Entrepreneur’s Weekly Nietzsche: A Book for Disruptors Dave Jilk, Lambda Phi 1985 Brad Feld, Lambda Phi 1987

Johns Hopkins

Florida State University Tallahassee, FL | Est. 2010 Seth Rodgers, 2023

Coming off a remarkable 2020-2021 year, the chapter expanded their already successful philanthropy program. Brothers volunteer weekly around the Tallahassee community and the chapter has made philanthropy a core component of the chapter.

1.

McGill University Montreal, QC | Est. 1897 Jack Barlow, 2023

Despite difficult COVID restrictions in Quebec affecting the chapter, the alumni moved to begin renovations on their historic chapter house. These renovations aim to restore the house to its former glory and best prepare the chapter to hit the ground running in 2022-2023.

9

869

456

52%

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Miami

121

1,466

203

14%

157

16

10%

15

LIVING ALUMNI

LOST ALUMNI

LOST ALUMNI %

Current Undergraduate Brothers (CUB): As of May 15, 2022 (40.5); Lost Alumni: Brothers without current contact information on file. Lost Alumni %: Percentage of alumnus brothers who have outdated mailing addresses.

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3.

The Stranger: Tales of the 'Rona, Vol. 1 Jim Sabo, Bowdoin 1992

Ohio State Affiliate

793

253

32%

The Ohio State University Columbus, OH | Est. 2019 Josh Fields, 2024

The affiliate continues to make excellent progress in their restart, as the affiliate has eclipsed 20 brothers for the first time in their history. As the brothers at OSU continue to make inroads in the Greek community and we hope to see them obtain their charter in the coming year!

13

28

160

28

18%

77

165

26

16%

1,001

171

17%

Phi Kappa

Northeastern University Boston, MA | Est. 2005 Recolonization in Progress!

N/A

0%

Alumni played their part in helping to bolster the chapter’s recruitment efforts, as they offered direct incentives to the chapter for hitting recruitment metrics. Additionally, the chapter hosted a brotherhood literary night, in which brothers could share and discuss various works.

Nu Epsilon Zeta

The NEZ chapter is returning to campus in Fall 2022. With support from alumni leaders, plans to recolonize are moving forward. Alpha Delta Phi is confident of a successful return to the campus. If you have member referrals, please contact us at office@alphadeltaphi.org.

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University of Michigan Ann Arbor, MI | Est. 1846 Nicholas Eyen, 2024

Penn State University State College, PA | Est. 2002 Andrew Barker, 2023

Like a few other chapters this year, the Nittany chapter marked their first year in their newly leased house. This house, as compared to their previous one, can comfortably sleep the entire chapter and affords them ample space to sleep future new member classes as well.

8

Peninsular

Nittany

UNDERSTANDING THE NUMBERS: CUB

Memories Lost & Found Robert Taylor, Minnesota 1962

The chapter used this year to rethink and retool their own practices. Coming off of a few difficult years, the chapter sought to revamp chapter finances. Additionally, local alumni were crucial in protecting the chapter and chapter house, funding a new boiler in the middle of winter.

Brandeis University Waltham, MA | Est. 2006 Paxton Ryan, 2023

17

2.

University of Minnesota Minneapolis, MN | Est. 1892 Christopher Davis, 2023

Middlesex

The chapter worked hard to help double the size of their chapter. Entering 2022 with a chapter hard-hit by previous years’ restrictions, the chapter grew from 9 to 17 brothers. The brothers also ensure that all new members received the highest level of sexual violence prevention training.

Lordly Wasdon Jonathan Land Evans, Johns Hopkins 1985

Minnesota

Miami University Oxford, OH | Est. 1835 Mason Ringbloom, 2024

Consistent recruiting success has been a hallmark of the chapter, as they once again brought in 36 new members. In addition, the chapter is working with alumni to revamp their new member education program this year which will focus on personal development and growth.

1.

Trinity College Hartford, CT | Est. 1877 James O’Connor, 2023

The Phi Kappa Chapter had a remarkably productive year in terms of both recruitment and revamped alumni relations, with the chapter establishing greater communication with alumni and planning additional alumni events. While quiet, this chapter is set up for success.

48

1,210

182

15%


Rochester

Toronto

University of Rochester Rochester, NY | Est. 1850 Ehab Isriwea, 2023

The chapter once again completed their successful “Car Smash” philanthropy, helping cement it as a top event at Rochester. Building off of last year’s success, the chapter revamped their academic program and earned top GPA marks for Rochester fraternities.

37

931

147

15%

19

1%

11

In late 2021, the undergraduates of the Rutgers Chapter voted to dissolve their chapter. Due to low membership, low morale combined with remote learning from the COVID pandemic, students decided closing was in their best interest. Alpha Delta Phi looks forward to a return.

12

85

12%

715

116

16%

N/A

254

43

17%

357

22%

University of Wisconsin Madison, WI | Est. 1902 Benjamin Baharlias, 2024

In an effort to help grow the chapter, local alumni helped out by assisting in needed renovation projects through direct gifts to the undergraduate brothers. Additionally, the chapter worked to revamp their policies and practices and created a detailed risk management plan.

20

1,000

202

20%

Yale

University of Virginia Charlottesville, VA | Est. 1855 Currently Inactive

The Virginia Chapter alumni continue to review plans to recolonize. With the help and support from the Fraternity, Alpha Delta Phi is confident of a successful return to the University of Virginia in the near future. If you have member referrals, contact: office@alphadeltaphi.org.

1,624

Wisconsin

Virginia

Rutgers University New Brunswick, NJ | Est. 2012 Currently Inactive

101

53%

The Union Alumni Association deserves recognition for their incredible fundraising efforts in support of the chapter. In raising over $16,000, the alumni gave the chapter the financial freedom to put on a successful recruitment period and save their house.

Rutgers

N/A

416

Union College Schenectady, NY | Est. 1859 Knut Tyler-Olson, 2023

The chapter expanded on their innovative usage of social media to bolster their recruitment efforts this year. Utilizing ChapterBuilder, custom SnapChat filters, and posted QR links, the chapter found ways to stand out during a crowded recruitment period to bring in over 20 new brothers.

1

778

Breaking ground over a year ago, the renovations for the chapter house are almost completed and the chapter can begin the process of moving into the house for the next academic year. These new renovations cement the house as the pinnacle in the entire Fraternity.

Union

University of Colorado Boulder, CO | Est. 2015 Noah Howell, 2023

68

University of Washington Seattle, WA | Est. 1921 Preston Ball, 2023

As our Canadian chapters finally returned to “normal”, Toronto got to work restoring the traditions that make the chapter unique. With only one class experiencing a full, in-person year, the brothers leaned on the support of recent alumni in order to help educate newer brothers.

Rocky Mountain

53

Washington

University of Toronto Toronto, ON | Est. 1893 Graham Cassar, 2023

Yale University New Haven, CT | Est. 1836 Korbin Percora, 2023

The chapter was hard at work this year working to reshape their own internal structure and bolster recruitment efforts. Following a recent judicial ruling that keeps Greek life at Yale, the chapter can confidently set its sights on next year and work to rebuild.

53

513

1.

Precious Memories Forever John Egner, Hamilton 1952

2.

Dead on the Rio Grande Eric Mettenbrink, Texas 2000

3.

Outsourcing the Corpse Dan Lynch, Wisconsin 1982

177

35%

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IN LOVING MEMORY

CHAPTER ETERNAL Since the last printing of Xaipe, !"# has learned of the passing of the following Brothers: Edward Ackerman, P 1956 Vincent C. Albo, D 1951 Anthony M. Anastasia, R 1980 Gordon W. Anderson, COR 1958 James R. Blocki, N 1948 Scott R. Brewer, HAM 1944 Benjamin F. Brunk, CAL 1948 Milton F. Bruzzone, CAL 1952 Charles T. Bundy, K 1952 Thomas J. Chisholm, HAM 1979 Charles N. Coates, R 1960 Robert W. Cole, ILL 1969 William J. Creasey, MI 1972 David E. Cunningham, CAL 1955 Ralph S. Eide, MIN 1949 Alfred O. Elder, MIN 1955 Thomas A. Erdmann, N 1962 John D. Gariffo, N 1957 John T. Garnjost, COL 1956 Alastair W. Gillespie, MEM 1948 Charles F. Harrington, R 1945 Roscoe M. Hersey, JH 1966 Preston B. Hotchkis, CAL 1951 John F. Howe, S 1945 Henry H. Hubbard, COR 1956 Paul Intlekofer, JH 1993 Gordon Jack, CAL 1946 Frank Kartheiser, P 1969 David B. King, HAM 1951 Kenneth P. Kruger, WIS 1965 Gregory C. Lestage, PK 1988 William S. Mason, HAM 1950 John B. Maunsell, MIN 1953 Robert A. McCullough, K 1958 Norvell E. Miller, JH 1945 Michael R. Mistretta, PK 1976 George N. Mueller, WIS 1940 Howard Nethercut, WIS 1945 Harry T. Newcomb, D 1960 Frank D. Nicol, CAL 1943 Glenn R. Normile, BRN 1972 Roger Pogue, ILL 1965 Sean M. Pribanic, ALA 2018 William W. Scherer, CAL 1946 Charles N. Snow, MID 1955 John H. Timoney, COL 1954 Edward T. Turner, COR 1948 William J. Wasch, MID 1952 Henery D. Waters, D 1952 Christopher O. Wright, S 1981 Dorsey Yearley, JH 1937

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JOHNS HOPKINS 1937

DORSEY YEARLEY, DECORATED WORLD WAR II VET DIES AT 106 Dorsey Yearley, a decorated World War II B-24 aircraft pilot who flew in battles over the Pacific Ocean and was later a broker at the old Alex. Brown & Sons, died in his sleep of heart failure June 16, 2021 at Roland Park Place. The former Ruxton resident was 106. His son, Graham Yearley, said his father was also a survivor of both the 1918 Spanish Flu pandemic and the COVID-19 pandemic. “Until he was 105 he retained his mental acuity,” his son said. Born in Baltimore and raised in Roland Park, he was the son of Alexander Yearley, a patent attorney, and his wife, Helen Durant Church, a homemaker. His father died when he was in school and his grandfathers assisted in helping raise him and his siblings.

“He was the most family-oriented person I’ve ever known,” said Graham, a Ruxton resident. “He visited his younger siblings in their last years daily.” Mr. Yearley attended Roland Park Public School and was a 1934 Baltimore Polytechnic Institute graduate. He was awarded a trustees scholarship to the Johns Hopkins University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in economics. He was a past president of the Alpha Delta Phi Fraternity. Mr. Yearley, a Baltimore City 100-yarddash track champion, also played varsity lacrosse and was named to the all-state team. In 1937 he moved to New York City and worked in the financial industry at Morgan Guaranty Trust and the First Boston Corp. He traded stocks and bonds.


He enlisted in the 101st Cavalry of the New York National Guard before World War II. After the outbreak of the war he was commissioned a second lieutenant and underwent additional training at Craig Field in Selma, Alabama. Mr. Yearley trained American, British, French and Chinese pilots to fly single-engine fighter planes. After being promoted to captain in 1944, he was assigned to the 494th Bombardment Group. He was sent to the Pacific theater and flew combat missions in bombers over the Philippines. “As a pilot of a B-24 bomber he flew 40 missions from a base in the Palau Islands against Japanese targets in the Philippines,” Graham said. “On his 31st mission, an engine exploded and caught fire over the Japanese-held island of Mindanao. “The fire was extinguished, but the crew was unable to feather [stop] the propeller. The added drag caused by the windmilling of the propeller made it difficult to make air speed and the plane was forced to leave the formation. “To keep the plane aloft, the bombs and auxiliary fuel tanks were jettisoned and the plane was stripped of its machine guns, armor plate and ball turret. “The plane headed toward the Philippine island of Leyte where the only airstrip in American hands was located. “After two hours the added strain on the remaining engines caused another engine to explode and catch fire. Unable to stop the fire, Capt. Yearley ordered the crew to bail out just as the plane reached Leyte,” his son said. The 11 men on board landed in the jungle. Within a few days, all were rescued by Philippine residents who carried two of the injured airmen to safety. “Capt. Yearley, unable to walk, was brought out on the back of a large water buffalo, a source of great amusement among the American soldiers when he arrived at the air base,” his son said. All crew members later completed the required 40 missions. He survived a dead-stick landing in a fighter plane, two crash landings and the bailout over the jungle. All of Mr. Yearley’s brothers served in the military during the war. The family home on Hawthorne Road carried a pennant with four service bars.

He was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross and the Air Medal with seven Oak Leaf Clusters. Mr. Yearley returned to Baltimore after the war and joined Alex Brown, where he was named a partner in 1962. He was the brokerage’s expert on insurance securities and headed the firm’s retail sales and research department. In addition to his son, Mr. Yearley is survived by his wife of 32 years, Laura Vogeler; two other sons, Alexander G. Yearley of Baltimore and M. Church Yearley of Lutherville; a daughter, Mallory Waterman of Marion, Massachusetts; five grandchildren; and a great-granddaughter. He had been married to the former Janet Grosset, who died in 2001, and while they divorced, they remained friends. *This obituary is reprinted from the Baltimore Sun.

RECENT MEMORIAL GIFTS: $100 - $249

Ronald Zaykowski, R 1992 (Jeremy Glick, R 1992) James Sherman, MIN 1969 (Everett G. Sherman, MIN 1941) Marc Blatt, UN 1989 (Charles H. Raunecker, UN 1990) Todd Lindquist, MIN 1992 (Jerry S. Garati, MIN 1989)

UNDER $100

Kenneth Ritt, BRN 1974 (Glenn Normile, BRN 1972) Gale Erdmann (Thomas Erdmann, N 1962) Clinton Marshall, HAM 1979 (Thomas J. Chisholm, HAM 1979) David Strong, R 1952 (Robert S. Fackler, R 1952)

MAKING A MEMORIAL GIFT The Fraternity is often asked how to memorialize a dearly departed brother. Memorial gifts can be made at alphadeltaphi.org/donate or by contacting our Executive Office via email at: office@alphadeltaphi.org. In lieu of flowers, consider naming the 1832 Foundation in your own obituary.

REPORTING A BROTHER’S DEATH To help the Fraternity remember our brothers, please report deaths or send obituaries to our Executive Office via email to: office@alphadeltaphi.org.

DONATE TO THE ARCHIVES Ask loved ones to donate your Alpha Delt badge and important artifacts to the Fraternity’s archives. Please send any material to our Executive Office to preserve your items.

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FROM OUR ARCHIVES

This formal invitation, dating back to the 46th Annual Convention held in 1878 is part of the collection housed in our International Archives. What does your chapter or alumni association have in their collection? Send us photos at office@alphadeltaphi.org and we’ll share them in our next issue of Xaipe. 38 34 | XAIPE


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