Convention Recognition

2005 DELTA CHI OF THE YEAR Congressman John Mica, FL ’67

Representative John L. Mica was fi rst elected to Congress in 1992. He represents Florida’s 7th Congressional District. The Congressman serves on the House Government Reform Committee, the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and the Committee on House Administration.

Prior to his election to Congress, Mr. Mica was a successful businessman in real estate development, communications, international trade consulting, and governmental affairs fi rms. In the 1970s, Mr. Mica served two terms in the Florida Legislature. He was a chief of staff to a U.S. Senator from 1981 - 85.

In Congress he has served as Chairman of the House Civil Service Subcommittee and also Chairman of the Criminal Justice and Drug Policy Subcommittee. He currently chairs the House Aviation Transportation Subcommittee.

Congressman Mica was initiated into The Delta Chi Fraternity in 1962 at The University of Florida. He served as Chapter “A” and helped lead the successful house construction project in 1965. After graduating from Florida, Brother Mica held the position of Assistant to the National Director and Editor of the Delta Chi Quarterly. The . The current fraternity magazine is still published in the format developed by Brother Mica. He has been recognized for his leadership to his fraternity, state, and nation with numerous awards.

Mr. Mica has been awarded many honors, including being named as one of the Nation’s Ellis Island Medal of Honor recipients. He has received the National Taxpayers Union Friend of the Taxpayer Award, and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Spirit of Enterprise Award. Congressman Mica has been a recipient of numerous national awards in recognition of his outstanding service to our nation and the State of Florida.

Rep. Mica and his wife, Pat, have been married for thirty years and have two children. The Mica family has resided in Central Florida since 1972.

2005 CONVENTION HONOREE John G. Copeland Arizona ’49

John G. Copeland, known by many as Pete, proudly served Delta Chi, and the Greek community as a whole, for several decades. Initiated at The University of Arizona, Pete graduated from The University of Indiana in 1949. He went on to be a very effective and talented Spanish professor at the University of Colorado. He served as the Colorado Chapter “BB” from February Colorado. He served as the Colorado Chapter “BB” from February 1983 until December 1986 and then again from October 1991 until 1983 until December 1986 and then again from October 1991 until September 1993. In August 1987, Pete was awarded the Delta Chi September 1993. In August 1987, Pete was awarded the Delta Chi Meritorious Service Award, and in 1998, Pete was recognized as “BB” Emeritus for his service to the Colorado Chapter.

Although Pete passed away in May 2000, his spirit and love for Delta Chi, and the Greek community, continue in the hearts of those he touched.

2006 DELTA CHI OF THE YEAR Author James Stewart, DEP ’73

A graduate of DePauw University and Harvard Law School, Brother James B. Stewart is a member of the Bar of New York and Bloomberg Professor of Business and Economic Journalism at the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism. In 1988, while working for The Wall Street Journal, he won the Pulitzer Prize for Explanatory Journalism for his articles about the 1987 dramatic upheaval in the stock market and insider trading.

At the time of winning the Pulitzer, he became The Journal’s page one editor, overseeing coverage of the fall of the Berlin Wall, the Gulf War, the failed Soviet coup, and the presidential elections of both 1988 and 1992. Stewart also is the winner of the 1988 George Polk award and the 1987 and 1988 Gerald Loeb awards. His national bestseller Blind Eye was the winner of was the winner of the 2000 Edgar Allen Poe Award given annually by the Mystery Writers of America.

Stewart is also the author of national bestsellers: Den of Thieves, Blood Sport, Heart of a Soldier, and most recently, , and most recently, DisneyWar: The Battle for Magic Kingdom. Stewart has most recently been a recipient of the 2006 Loeb award in the business book category for DisneyWar.

Currently, Stewart serves as Editor-at-Large of SmartMoney magazine and a contributing editor for SmartMoney.com, Stewart also is a reporter-at-large for The New Yorker. His column, . His column, “Common Sense,” appears weekly in The Wall Street Journal and and online and monthly in SmartMoney. Stewart also serves as the President of the Board of Trustees of DePauw. Stewart lectures frequently on values and ethics in American business and politics. Aside from his other notable accolades and successes, Brother Stewart was also featured prominently on the cover of the Spring/ Summer 2003 edition of the Delta Chi Quarterly.

NEW FOUNDER RECOGNITION Steven R. Michels, Marquette ’87

Steven R. Michels became the seventh brother to achieve the honor of New Founder, which is bestowed upon a member for his lifetime giving of over $100,000 to the Fraternity of over $100,000 to the Fraternity and Foundation. Delta Chi cannot thank Brother Michels enough for his generous support of Delta Chi, its members, and its programs.

ORDER OF THE WHITE CARNATION

Delta Chi established the Order of the White Carnation in 1975 to honor those men who have displayed meritorious and inconspicuous service. This summer four candidates were presented for consideration and, by standing acclamation, the Convention inducted the following men: * Posthumously awarded

CHARLES A. HATCH*, MINNESOTA ’22, served for many years as “BB” for the Minnesota Chapter, attended four conventions and was a federal judge.

JAMES D. PRICE*, EASTERN ILLINOIS ’74, served for over 17 years as “BB” for the Eastern Illinois Chapter, winning six outstanding “BB” awards. He was a Distinguished Delta Chi for nearly twenty years and was in attendance at fi ve conventions and numerous Regional Conferences.

EDWARD FUSCO, EMBRY-RIDDLE ’73, was a founding father of his Chapter and served as “BB” for 15 years. He has also served as ABT President, and House Corporation President for two different chapters. He has won three Meritorious Service Awards, and attended 16 conventions and multiple Regional Conferences.

KENNETH L. SHEPARD, LONG BEACH ’77, has distinguished himself with over 30 years of service to Delta Chi. He served one year on staff, was Convention Coordinator (1979), Regent, and has served on the Housing Committee (twice as chairman) for over 12 years. He has twice been awarded the Meritorious Service Award and has attended several conventions.

JOHN J. KUHN AWARD Ed King, Sigma Chi

This award, named after the former International President of The Delta Chi Fraternity and former President of the National Interfraternity Conference, John J. Kuhn, is presented to individuals that have contributed signifi cantly to the Greek movement. The award, which is the most prestigious that Delta Chi offers, recognizes the accomplishments and the contributions of people within the Fraternity and Sorority world regardless of their affi liation.

As a member of Sigma Chi Fraternity, Ed King has extensive experience in the fraternal world. His involvement with Sigma Chi has included service on the Executive Committee, and at different times serving as a Province offi cer, serving as Grand Tribune, and as a Workshop Presenter and Educational Advisor. Mr. King is a member of the Association of Fraternity Advisors and the MidAmerican Greek Council Association. He has also served as the Chairman of the National Inter-fraternity Conference Commission on Values and Ethics. His accolades include: the gold and silver NIC Distinguished Service Awards as well as the Francis C. Mergan

OFFICER EMERITUS RECOGNITION

The highest recognition that can be bestowed on an elected offi cer of Delta Chi is Emeritus standing. It requires a unanimous standing vote of a Convention, and this year the following men were granted

such recognition: * Posthumously awarded

“AA” Emeritus

JOHN J. KUHN*, CORNELL ’98, served three terms as “AA”, 1906-07 and 1917-1921; one term as “DD”, 1905-1906; served the NIC as its Chairman (Delta Chi’s fi rst of fi ve) in 1923; and the Fraternity’s interfraternity service award is named after him. Brother Kuhn was a dedicated contributor to the efforts and endeavors of the fraternity movement within and beyond Delta Chi.

“BB” Emeritus

RON J. MONTGOMERY, OSHKOSH ’88, was “BB” for the Oshkosh Chapter for 13 years, winning several Outstanding “BB” Awards, and was the recipient of the Meritorious Service Award for his dedication and service.

MARK D. SLUSS, MISSOURI STATE ’87, over the past 19 years has served as “BB” for the Missouri, Creighton, and Missouri State Chapters. He has also has served as ViceRegent, and currently is the ABT President for the Missouri State Chapter.

LUTHER “KEN” YOUNG, AUBURN ’69, served the Auburn Chapter as “BB” for over eight years, was Regent, and served the Fraternity as “DD” from 1996-1998. He has also been awarded the Meritorious Service Award and attended several conventions.

Award for Outstanding Public Service, the James McLaughlin Interfraternity Executive Association’s Outstanding Fraternal Service Award, and the Robert. H. Shaffer Award for Fraternity Excellence.

In addition to his fraternal service, he served as the Director of Residential Life and Greek Advisor at Bradley University for thirtyeight years. He currently works as an educational consultant and public speaker.

The following short excerpt is from “The Secret Thoughts of a Ritual” by Ed King, fi rst published in fall 1974 in a Fraternity Newsletter and subsequently published in approximately 30 fraternity and sorority publications. It can be found published in its entirety several places, including Delta Chi materials.

“Today I would like to share with you some thoughts on another kind of ritual. One that is considered very private and is often esoteric. I am the fraternity ritual. One that you will fi nd locked in a fi le in the corner of some dark offi ce. Because I don’t get used or opened up very often, I have a lot of time to think and I’d like to share with you some of my thoughts. Sometimes, I go through a real identity crisis. Who am I? What am I? In order to know what a thing is, you must fi rst know what it is for. You tell what a thing is for by the way it is used.”