campus scene ABRACADABRA
on campus including Delta Gamma’s “AnchorSplash,” Kappa Alpha Theta’s “Running Scared,” and Pi Beta Phi’s “Speed Read.” The Chapter also added to its philanthropic efforts by putting on the annual “We Want Your Pants” clothing drive, which raised over 60 bags of clothing for a local men’s shelter. Also sponsored by the Chapter was “Operation Leaf,” in which we cleaned neighborhood yards of leaves. Recently the Chapter had an open house that was successful in allowing alumni to reconnect and introducing members’ parents to the chapter.
for this year’s Homecoming activities and participated in a number of events, including construction of our parade float and dinner exchanges between chapters. Our float this year resembled the theme of “There’s No Place Like Homecoming” by building a condensed version of our “Old Main” building on campus with the wicked witch’s legs and feet beneath. This year’s Homecoming marked a new era for alumni participation with over 30 alumni in attendance for the weekend’s activities. In future Homecomings, alumni participation will be strongly encouraged as they are the rock of our history.
ARIZONA STATE Brothers enjoying the game day barbecue.
The local Inter-Fraternity Council recognized the Chapter for its Outstanding Scholarship Program and awarded a grant for having the highest GPA among Greek organizations. Our GPA was well above the Greek and campus wide average. The brothers have participated in the local Adopt-A-School programs as well. Philanthropy chair Eric Abramowitz has inspired brothers to become role models and friends to the youngsters in various after-school programs at Jefferson Elementary School. Last fall also saw one of the biggest alumni dinners since rechartering. The brothers were able to reconnect with alumni we have not seen in years. The increased use of electronic communications has improved alumni attendance and interest while reducing costs.
Brothers enjoy a well-deserved rest following “Operation Leaf.”
AMERICAN
ALABAMA
It was a busy fall semester for the Chapter. In November, we initiated 18 outstanding gentlemen. During Homecoming at the Capstone, the Chapter participated in the house decoration contest with Gamma Phi Beta Sorority, landing a close second place finish. Many of our brothers had the opportunity to join prestigious honor societies on campus, including Cardinal Key and Order of Alpha. Along with our campus involvement, which included having the Student Government Vice-President for External Affairs, our Chapter’s intramural football and soccer teams fielded many wins on our way to the playoffs. The Chapter also had an Alumni Cookout with outstanding alumni participation and camaraderie during the Alabama vs. Auburn weekend. With a perfect football season at home, the chapter house was packed with alumni every home football weekend.
ALBANY
We have been busy around campus getting involved in many service projects to help the community. The projects that we have been involved in are Habitat for Humanity, where we helped build houses for those in need in the community; the Strides Breast Cancer Walk for the American Cancer Society; and the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital letter writing campaign. Currently, we are organizing a casino night on campus to help raise money for The V Foundation. Players will be given tokens for their donations, and these tokens will be used in a raffle at the end of the night for prizes that have been graciously donated by the local businesses. The fall was our first semester on campus; nevertheless, we have made great strides in the Greek community and have set ourselves apart as leaders of the student body.
ALBERTA
The 2007-2008 academic year ended strongly for the Chapter. The brothers took honors for highest GPA and outstanding campus leadership for all Greeks on campus at the annual campus Greek Formal. The Chapter carried the momentum through the summer by taking part in an old-fashioned barn painting that served as a valuable fundraising tool. The 2008-2009 academic year started with a strong recruitment effort from the Chapter, which yielded seven initiated members. The success continued with Chapter participation in all major philanthropy events by other chapters
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The Chapter has been astounding through its prized motto of Gentlemen, Scholars, and Athletes in the fall semester. The Chapter has performed strong overall in intramural competition and at sororities’ philanthropy events. Delta Chi was the number one seed going into Indoor Volleyball playoffs. Our housing committee has worked diligently in finding a house for the Chapter. The support of our alumni has increased as we hosted a bowling tournament for local alumni and parents. The associate member class for the fall was the biggest in the Chapter’s history. The men who were chosen demonstrated what Delta Chi truly is. We supported the “Greek Battle Cancer” that was hosted by the IFC. Faculty, alumni, and the community of Tempe were in attendance at this event, which put a positive spotlight on the Chapter and its accomplishments. Parents Weekend was beyond belief, and it brought the new members’ parents closer to the Chapter and showed how we conduct ourselves as gentlemen.
AUBURN
Brothers and alumni following their football game.
On October 25th the Chapter hosted its Alumni vs. Chapter football tournament. This event was a traditional Chapter event; however, over the past few years, lack of organization prevented the event from happening. This event had the largest alumni turnout that we have seen in some timeabout 15 alumni attended. Even though it began to rain, the alumni managed to beat the Chapter 28 to 7. Following the game, alumni and brothers went back for a barbecue. David Falcone announced some past awards and gave an “A”’s report to the Chapter. Ted Schmitt and Nico Lacchini made monetary donations to the Chapter.
APPALACHIAN STATE
The Chapter had a great start this year. Many changes have taken place, including the installation of a new sprinkler system throughout the house and some help from the Moms’ Club cleaning and remodeling the house. A new crest was put up to replace the older one on our chimney, and with the help of parents the house, was given a thorough cleaning. Additionally, the brothers came up with over 800 pounds of food for the food drive. Alumni Weekend during the Arkansas vs. Auburn game was a huge success, with donations exceeding our expectations. We welcomed eight new members into the Chapter, and all have proved to be dignified young men. Overall, the Chapter is growing and maturing in brotherhood, respect, and character. We hope to continue the path that we are on and would like to thank every alumnus, parent, and brother for getting involved and helping the Chapter become a better place.
AUGUSTA
Brothers with shaved heads after their philanthropy event.
The Chapter sponsored a philanthropy event for The V Foundation and raised a total of $1,200. We voluntarily shaved our heads, as short as a #2 guard, in support of this cause and hope to continue to raise money in the future.
ARIZONA
The fall semester marked a new beginning for the Chapter’s growth and alumni participation. We were proud to have 33 associate members adding to our already 91 active members. The associate members showed great enthusiasm and effort in becoming active members in the Chapter. They will further improve the Chapter into a superior version of what it is now. We once again participated in many university programs. We paired with Kappa Alpha Theta
Chapter members gather after their Big Brother/Little Brother dinner.
2008 marked the 25th anniversary for the Chapter. In November, we hosted the White Carnation Banquet in honor of this occasion. This event drew great support from the local alumni and was attended by Rusty Williams, Georgia Southern ’05, who presented the chapter with a 25th anniversary plaque on behalf of Delta Chi. Other fall semester events included a Halloween social with the lovely ladies of Alpha Delta Pi and a charity car wash to benefit The V Foundation. In addition, we participated in the annual “Thanksgiving Turkey Fry” by frying two turkeys and cooking up a delicious ham. This event was a collaborative effort and was co-hosted with Alpha Delta Pi and Zeta Tau Alpha. In
