Chairman's Message
Overcoming Recruitment Obstacles W
hen I was an undergradu ate it was called "rush." Today it' s ca lled "recruitment." Whatever it's called, it has gotten tougher. In the last five years the number of men pledging Delta Upsi lon has decli ned from 1,804 pledges in 1992-93, to 1,447 pledges in 1996-97 . While some of that decline may be attr ibutable to fewer DU chapters, eve n DU 's current chapters are pledging fewer men. The average number of men pledged per chapt er declined from 16.4 in 1992-93 to 13.2 in 1995-96 . Seve ral factors have contributed to this decline in pledging: public perceptions of fraternities; studen ts ques tioning the relevance of fraternities; more and varied recruitment restrictions imposed by universities and IFCs; and, DU chapters' self-imposed barriers. Go od DU chapters seek to address the publ ic percept ions and student questions about fratern ities in their recru itment efforts. The Fraternity also is trying to address the more global aspec ts of these two concern s. But, the restrictions that universities and IFCs impose and our chapters ' self-imposed barriers on recruitment are far more troubl ing. These are limitation s that we can and should overcom e. The Delta Upsilon Internation al Fraternity imposes very few restrictions on chapters ' ability to recru it potential new members. First, recruitment is limited to men who are, or will be at the time of pledgin g, enrolled at the chapter's host institution . Second, chapters may not use or serve alcohol or eve n have
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alco hol present during any recru itment activities. DU has no other limitations. Over the next two issues of the Quart erly I plan to addre ss the limitations or barriers to the recruitment process. My hope is to educate our general memb ership about the issue and serve as a voice of encourage ment to bring about change in our recruitme nt strategies.
University & IFC Imposed Restrictions Uni versities and local IFCs seem to be cre ating more and varied restriction s on fraternity recruitment. Among the restrictions we see are: ( I) not allowing freshmen to assoc iate with fraternities until after the first seme ster or first academic year - called "defe rred rush;" (2) restricting the "bid" process to only certai n times of the year; (3) limitin g recru itment activities to "formal rush" periods; (4) requirin g "mandatory house tours" for potential new memb ers before allowin g them to join a fraternity; (5) impos ing "quotas" on the number of men a fraternity can pledge durin g a year; (6) barrin g a fraternit y from recru iting as a sanction for violation of university policy; (7) forcing potential new members to register for rush or pay a fee; (8) not allowing fraternities to deli ver bids to potenti al new members in person ; (9) restricting the number of bids a potential new member can receive; (10) not allowing varsity athlet es to join fraterniti es; ( I I) not allowin g informati on about fraternities to be distribut ed during certain times of the year; and, ( 12) not recognizing fraternities as student groups. Each of these restrictions burdens at least one and in some instances a majority of DU chapters. (See Obstacles on page 21)
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DELTA UPSILON INTERNATIONAL FRATERNITY North America 's Oldest Non-Secret Fraternity; Founded 1834
The Principles of Delta Upsilon The Promotion of Friendship The Development of Character The Diffusion of Liberal Culture The Advancement of Justice The Motto of Delta Upsilon International Fraternity
Dikaia Upotheke Justice Our Foundation OFFICERS Presid ent James D. r-.kQu aid. Chicago '60 Chairman (if 'h e Board SCUll A . W. John son . mtslt i",~ toll 'SO Secretary Richard B. Campbell. Nebraska '68 Treasurer T. Teal Dakan. Kansas '78 IlIR ECTORS Will iam J. Bittner. Bradley 7 -1 Jo hn E. Esau. Kansas '78 R. Jeremie Ginclli. O reg o l/ S/( /I(' ' 98 Rccs r.,.1.Jones, Manitoba '6 7 Martin Krasnitz, Chicago '57 Grego ry H. Mathews, Florida 70 A I \'~lI1 E. Porter, Oklahoma '65 Matth ew D. Wilson, Guelph '98 Ray K. Zarvell. Bradley '68
Past Pres idents Charles D. Prutzma n. Pennsylvan ia Suue ' /8 Henry A. Federa. Louis ville 'J7 Charles F. Jennin gs, Marieua 'J / O. Edwa rd Poll ock. Virginia '5 1 Terry L. Bullock, Kansas 051(11(' '6 / Samuel M . Yates, San l ose '55 Gary 1. Go lden, Rittgers '7-1 Bruce S. Bailey, Denis on '58 INT ER NATIO:-lAL HEADQ UART ER S STA FF Execu tive Director A braham L. Cro ss Director of Chapter Servic es J. Michael Chaplin, Ca rthnge '96 Dirrcm r (If Chapter Manag ement Brad ley M . John. 101m '96 Director of Expansion & Recruit ment Phillip A. Schott. Northern Colorado '96 Leudership Cons ultants Daniel T, Kniss. Carthugr '97 Joshua A. Martin. Centra! Florida '97 OJ)i n ' MlIllage,; Jo Ellen Walden Slc{f[Acn " mll lll l , Miche le Cama rco Administrati ve :\'\.\';''\101/1, Julie Alliso n A dmi nistnnive A,r.sistunt. Barham Harness DELTA UPSIL ON EIl UCATI O:-lAL FO UNDAT ION E n'clII il' e D irector
Richard :\'1. Holl and, Syracuse '83
Del Upsilon uarterly The official magazine of the Delta Upsilon International Fraternity Since 1882 • Vol. 116, No.1 'F!E~Tl.JRE
David Lawrence, Jr., Florida '63 Brother Lawrence has reached the zenith of his career as publisher of the Miami Herald with a passion for journalism's process and product. His philosophy of newspaper publishing, "to reflect all of the worlds our readers live in," has its origins in what the Founders of Delta Upsilon sought to create with this great brotherhood. 8-11
DU Practices Sound Fiscal Management The International Fraternity's condensed financial statements are included in this issue of the DU Quarterly. Fraternity Treasurer, T. Teal Dakan, Kansas '78, reports on the highlights of the 1996-97 fiscal year. 14-15
Indiana Chapter House Gets a Facelift The undergraduate brothers of the Indiana Chapter know about corumitment.. ....they've seen it through the efforts of the Indiana Alumni Board. David S. Alani, Indiana' 85, details the challenges, struggles, and tests of a chapter and chapter house make-over. 16-17
c. Eseo Obermann, !owa'29 Truly a Distinguished DU, this Hawkeye is the Fraternity's latest recipient of Delta Upsilon's highest alumni honor.
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22-23 Delta Upsilon International Headquarters, PO Box 68942, 8705 Founders Road, Indianapolis, Indiana 46268, U.S.A. Open from 8:30 to 5:00 p.m, EST., Monday through Friday. Telephone-317.875.8900 Facsimile-317.876.1629 E-mail <ihq@deltau.org> Home page-www.deltau.org Delta Upsilon Quarterly (USPS 152-900) is published quarterly in January, April, July and October at 8705 Founders Road, Indianapolis, Indiana 46268, U.S.A. The subscription price (checks and money orders should be made payable to Delta Upsilon Fraternity) is $3.00 a year in advance; single copies 75¢.
POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Delta Upsilon Quarterly, P. O. Box 68942, Indianapolis, IN 46268-0942. Printed in the United States. Periodical postage paid at Indianapolis, Indiana and additional mailing office. ® T.M. Registered U. S. Patent Office. Quarterlv Staff: Abraham L. Cross, Managing Editor; Barbara Ann Harness, Design Editor; J. Michael Chaplin, Carthage '96, Contributing Editor; W. H. Harwell, Jr., Missouri '51, Assistant Editor; Richard M. Holland, Syracuse '83, Senior Editor
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Delta Upsilon Leaders Meet in the Queen City he fall meeting of the Board of Directors was replete with several vital issues to tackle. Held in Cincinnati, along the mighty Ohio River, in many ways the discussions and actions at the Board's fall 1997 meeting will have a profound impact on the future initiatives and direction of the Fraternity.
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In an ever-growing information age, the technology needs of the International Fraternity are significant. During the meeting, the Board engaged in a discussion of the Fraternity's existing computer technologies and analyzed a technology investment plan. The plan (segmented into four categories -- membership maintenance and fundraising management, financial accounting, Internet applications, and desktop publishing) articulates time line and cost projections to enhance the technology capabilities of the International Fraternity and the Educational Foundation. After careful consideration, the Board authorized to move forward on the project. Financially speaking, the Fraternity's Board continues to take steps to ensure Delta Upsilon is fiscally capable of meeting technology and programming commitments for the future. During the meeting, Fraternity Treasurer 4
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delivered a presentation which encompassed the whole of the Fraternity's finances. Discussions focused on the needs for the future and the financial resources to meet them. Efforts continue to further develop a comprehensive member education program. The program, The Star Program, was presented at the 1997 Leadership Institute and it is anticipated that it will be in pilot format by Fall 1998. Finally, as reported in this issue of the Quarterly, the Fraternity's Board is committed to understanding and, if necessary, acting on the matter of alcohol use and abuse in Delta U. With the appointment of the McQuaid Commission, DU is poised to make value-based decisions on the issue of alcohol use that will involve the Fraternity's broad membership. Each of the 13 members of the DU Board contributes time and energy to the betterment of the Fraternity. If you would like to receive information about serving on Delta U's governing Board, please contact Nominating Committee Chairman John E. Esau by writing, calling, faxing, or e-mailing the International Headquarters.
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McQuaid Commission Appointed s reported in the October 1997 issue of the Quarterly, the Fraternity's Board of Directors has authorized the establishment of a commission to study the use, misuse, and abuse of alcohol in the Fraternity. The McQuaid Commission, named after its chairman and Fraternity President James D. McQuaid, Chicago '60, will conduct its business and analysis over the course of the next seven months. Membership on the McQuaid Commission is varied and a representative strata of the Fraternity's constituency. The following members sit on the Commission. Janus D. McQuaid
Jordan B. Lotsoff
Chicago '60
Northern Illinois '88
Fraternity President
Chairman of the Loss Prevention Committee
Rees M. Jones Manitoba '67
Kevin B. McCord
Board of Directors
Missouri '98
Former Chapter President Benjamin B. Ford Oregon State '97
Bruce E. Peterson
Graduate Assistant for the Oklahoma Chapter
Western Illinois '74
Scott A. Graham
James S. Simpkins
UniversityAdministrator
Westel'll Ontario '98
Washington State '81
Chapter President
Alumni Chapter President
Darrell C. Holloway
Matthew D. Wilson
Arlington '98
Guelph '98
Undergraduate Advisory Board Member
Undergraduate Member of the Board of Directors
Kevin W. Ching
Travis E. Woodward
Georgia Tech '98
Culver-Stockton '92
Undergraduate Advisory Board Member
Alumni Chapter President
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Fraternity News The Board of Directors is Headed to Your Town Once each quarter the alumni and undergraduate volunteers who serve on the Delta Upsilon Board of Directors conduct a weekend business meeting. In an effort to reach out to Delta U brothers residing in the cities or surrounding communities noted below, Special Events for alumni and their spouses or guests will be included as part of the weekend events. Contact a staff member at the International Headquarters for more information about your participation. Winter Meeting -- Louisville, Kentucky January 9 -- Board Meeting January 10 -- Alumni Dinner Spring Meeting -- Indianapolis, Indiana April 24 -- Alumni Reception April 25 -- Board Meeting Summer Meeting -- Jacksonville, Florida July 23 -- Board Meeting July 25 -- Alumni Reception
Bradley M. John Iowa '96 (Ex officio) Director of Chapter Management
House Corporation President The McQuaid Commission will focus its efforts to study and understand the effects of alcohol use on the Fraternity and its membership. Once the study is complete, the Commission will propose recommendations concerning methods to address problems associated with alcohol nse. "It is vital that the Fraternity and its leaders carefully consider all of the factors and challenges associated with alcohol and its effect on DU members," declared Commission Chairman McQuaid. "We have an historic opportunity to involve DU's broad constituency on a matter that clearly affects that broad constituency. I look forward to the healthy discussions and deliberations the Commission members will undertake." The Commission will file its final report in June 1998. Brother DUs who wish to offer their observations and insights on the issue of alcohol use and the work of the Commission are encouraged to share those views with Chairman McQuaid by sending all communiques to the International Headquarters. DEI:rA UPSILON QU,IRTERLl'IJANUARY 1998
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DU Directory Board of Directors James D. McQuaid, Chicago '60, President, 5 Oak Brook Club Dr. S101, Oak Brook, IL 60521, ÂŤjdmcquaid.aol.comÂť Scott A. W. Johnson, Washington '80, Chairman, Stokes Lawrence, P.S., 800 Fifth Avenue, Suite 4000, Seattle, WA 98104- 3179, <scott.johnson@stokeslaw.com> Richard B. Campbell, Nebraska '68, Secretary, 6201 Pine Lake Road, Lincoln, NE 68516-3623, <rbc@campbells-nrsy.com> T. Teal Dakan, Kansas '78, Treasnrer, 1020 Romany Road, Kansas City, MO 64113-2015, <ttdakan@aol.com> William J. Bittner, Bradley '74, Director, 120 Village Drive, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920, <wjbittner@aol.com> John E. Esau, Kansas '78, Director, 2721 W. 6th Street, Suite B, Lawrence, KS 66049, <pennesau@aol.com> Rees M. Jones, Manitoba '67, Director, Akjuit Aerospace, 1100 One Lombard Place, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada R3B OX3, <rjones@spaceport.ca> Martin Krasnitz, Chicago '57, Director, 330 W. Diversey, Apt. #607, Chicago, IL 60657-6208 Gregory H. Mathews, Florida '70, Director, 1100 Washington Ridge S., West Chester, PA 19382, <gmathews@corestates.com> Alvan E. "Ed" Porter, Oklahoma '65, Director, Porter Investments, 6305 Waterford Blvd., Suite 430, Oklahoma City, OK 73118, <okporter@aol.com> Ray K. Zarvell, Bradley '68, Director, 5506 N. Graceland Drive, Peoria, IL 61614-4012, <rkz@bradley.edu> R. Jeremie Ginelli, Oregon State '98, Undergradnate Director, 1322 NW 23rd, Corvallis, OR 97330, <ginelli@ucs.orst.edu> Matthew D. Wilson, Guelph '97, Undergraduate Director, 114 Conroy Cr., #A, Guelph, Ontario, Canada NIG 2V6, <mattheww@ucguelph.ca>
. Committee Chairmen Alumni Advisor & Housing: John E. Esau, Kansas '78, (see contact information previously listed) Alumni Awards: David G. Herzer, Wisconsin '54, P. O. Box 675995, Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067-5995 Audit: James D. McQuaid, Chicago '60, (see contact information previously listed) Educational Conferences: Ray K. Zarvell, Bradley '68, (see contact information previously listed) Educational Programs: Andrew M. Dunham, San Jose '86,919 W. Erie, Albion, MI 49224 Expansion: Thomas E Durein, Oregon State '92, 811 Harbor Road, Alameda, CA 94502, <tommyd@uclink4.berkeley.edu> Investment: Russell L. Grundhauser, North Dakota '83, 17823 Inverness Curve, Eden Prairie, MN 55347, <rgrundhauser@firstaff.com> Loss Prevention: Jordan B. Lotsoff, Northern Illinois '88, 2030 N. Clifton #1, Chicago, IL 60614-4120, <jlotsoff@interaccess.com> McQuaid Commission: James D. McQuaid, Chicago '60, (see contact information previously listed) Membership Recruitment: Russell L. Grundhauser, North Dakota '83, (see contact information previously listed) 6
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Nominating: John E. Esau, Kansas '78, (see contact information previously listed) Standards: Richard B. Campbell, Nebraska '68, (see contact information previously listed)
DN Educational Foundation Trustees Stephen K. Rowley, Ohio '65, Chairman, 89 Tom Harvey Rd., Westerly, RI 02891, <steverowley@sprintmail.com> Craig J. Franz, ES.C., Bucknell '75, Vice-Chairman, Saint Mary's College of California, P. O. Box 3005, Moraga, CA 94575- 3005, cfranz@stmarys-ca.edu> Paul B. Edgerley, Kansas State '78, Treasurer, 119 Hyslop Road, Brookline, MA 02146-5727 Howard Kahlenbeck, Jr., Indiana '52, Secretary, Krieg DeVault Alexander & Capehart, 2800 Indiana National Bank Tower, One Indiana Square, Indianapolis, IN 46204 Maurice S. Mandel, Chicago '55, VP-Investments, Regent Investor Services, 709 Westchester Avenue #110, White Plains, NY 10604, <maury_mandel@acml.com> Robert L. Tyburski, Colgate '74, VP-Development, R. D. 2, Box 751, Spring Hill Road, Hamilton, NY 13346, <rtyburski@center.colgate.edu> Gary B. Adams, Oregon '66, Trustee, P. O. Box 1721, Clackamas, OR 97015, <gary@marketor.com> Bruce S. Bailey, Denison '58, Trustee, Banc One West Virginia, P. O. Box 2667, Huntington, WV 25726 Edgar E Heizer, Jr., Northwestern '51, Trustee, 261 Bluffs Edge Drive, Lake Forest, IL 60045 Hilliard MacBeth, Alberta '70, Canadian Trustee Designate, 800 Manulife Place, 10180 - 101 Street, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada T5J 3S4 ,
Nndergt'aduate Advison' Board Province 1: Anthony E Mangieri, Pace '98, Box 150 Dow Hall, Elm Road, Pace University, Briarcliff Manor, NY 10510, <PL972375@Pace.edu> Province 2: Matthew D. Wilson, Guelph '97 (contact previously listed under "Board") Province 3: Charles L. Gilman, Pennsylvania State '00, 229 Locust Lane, State College, PA 16801, -cclg159@email.psu.edu> Province 4: Kevin W. Ching, Georgia Tech '98, 154 Fifth Street NW, Atlanta, GA 30313, <gt6484@prism.gatech.edu> Province 5: Daniel P. Marcus, Marietta '99, Box N-22, Marietta College, Marietta, OH 45750, <marcusd@mcnet.marietta.edu> Province 6: Victor P. Bowers, Indiana '98, 1200 E. Third Street, Bloomington, IN 47401, <vbowers@indiana.edu> Province 7: Matthew G. Menges, Michigan Tech '98, 1101 College Avenue, Houghton, MI 49931, <mgmenges@mtu.edu> Province 8: David K. Smalling, Iowa State '98, 117 Ash Avenue, Ames, IA 50014, <dsmalling@iastate.edu> Province 9: Klaus K. Diem, Kansas '99, 1025 Emery Road, Lawrence, KS 66044, <kdiem@falcon.cc.ukans.edu> Province 10: Danell C. Holloway, Arlington '98, 1805D Westview Terrace, Arlington, TX 76013, <snickersAdfw.net> Province 11: Cory R. Chevalier, Fresno '98,4313 E. Sierra Madre Avenue, Fresno, CA 93726, <caguy39174@aol.com> Province 12: R. Jeremie Ginelli, Oregon State '98 (contact previously listed under "Board") Canadian Chapters: Scott A. Graham, Western Ontario '98, 294 Central Avenue, London, Ontario, Canada N6B 2C8, <graham@mustang.uwo.ca>
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DU Alumnus Places the Diffusion of Liberal Culture on Your Doorstep Every "Morn ing n a profession popularly derided for its carping and insensitive practitioners, David Lawrence, Jr., Florida '63, represents a forceful rebuttal to those who would criticize any aspect of contemporary journalism. Brother Lawrence is the publisher of The Miami Herald,
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arguably one among a handful of important daily newspapers in the United States today. He is also chairman of the Miami Herald Publishing Company, which produces El Nuevo Herald, the largest Spanish language daily newspaper in the country. Between the two Heralds, Brother Lawrence's papers have a Sunday circulation of 600,000 .
"What we're trying to do, frankly, is reflect all of the worlds our readers live in."
His entire professional life of 35 years has been dedicated to the newspaper business, and the calling he has had since he was 15 years old, "to truly make a difference to better people's lives every single day. You have such an opportunity [in newspapers] to right wrongs or to inspire, to educate , to inform . . . it's a marvelous thing to be able to do. "I loved to read as a child . .. I've always been curious and here's a business where people actually pay you to ask questions and learn things. Really, the great adventure of life is learning all your life, and I'm in a business that makes that particularly possible ."
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To a small extent , Brother Lawrence is concerned that the rhapsodic description he gives to his origins in the world of newspapers will sound corny or trite. He need not worry -- he could not have reached the zenith of his profession without a fundamental passion for journalism's process and product. His talent, incredible energy (he regularly keeps a 60-hour work week) and focus have been reflected in the achievements he has earned. Upon completion of his undergraduate studies at the University of
Florida, he was named the "Outstanding Journ alism Graduate." Throughout his career, he has accumulated a total of eight honorar y doctoral degrees, and among national honors, has received the Ida B. Wells Award for "exemplary leadership in pro vidin g min orities employment opportunities in journalism." Any contact with Broth er Lawrenc e provides you with a clear sense of the grea t value he attaches to ethnic and racial div ersity in the workplace and in life. Certainl y his newspapers must reflect and serve the rem arkable meltin g pot of Miami 's popul ation , but we ima gine his commitment to equality of opp ortunity would be evident regardless of his profession or location. It is no coincidence that the majorit y of award s he's recei ved from organizations use term s such as, "lifetime ach ievement in diversity," " national human right s," and "a major contributor to the cau se of racial diversity." His personal thoughts on the issue s of race and ethnicity were part of what attra cted him to memb ership in Delta Upsilon. Brother Lawrence recalls, "DU was an ea rly fraternity to have black memb ers. I always admired them [the chapt ers] for doing that. I think it was so wise; so right." With a personal conviction to prom ote equ ality and diversity, Southeastern Florida provides an optimal atm osphere for Brother Lawrence. "The extra thing we have here in Miami, clea rly," he obse rves, "is an enormous commitment to Latin
"The whole world is changing and changing rather dramatically, so we're only the preview of the future in the United States of America."
America and the Caribb ean -- larger than any newspap er anyw here. Understandin g Latin America and the Caribbean is very much at the so ul of who we are and what we want to be."
Among exce ptiona l leaders there is a nearly instinctive co mmitme nt to principl es and values that serve to guide conduct, deci sions, and relationships with othe rs. His uny ielding covenant with core values is what is most impre ssi ve about Brother Lawrence. He is an attenti ve, dedicated husband and father who has j ust celebrated his 34t h wedding anniversary. His five children range in ages from 13 to 33, and he lists his famil y as his No. I passion in life. Professionall y, he bristles at the view that jo urnalism is not guided by values , but by the perpetual effort to se ll more newspapers. Brother Lawrence believes tha t such an outlook describ es "a lousy way to live. I don't want to be a cynic in anything I do. I truly see evidence every single day of people who are help ed by the newspaper. "We don 't write the lead headl ine to ' sell newspap ers.' The lead headline in the Miami Herald this morning was about early childh ood educa tion. Now, we 're not going to 's ell' extra papers out of this; what we' re trying to do, frank ly, is reflect all of the worlds our readers live in." Brother Lawrence also feels stro ngly about the values among peopl e who work in print journalism . "The best people I've ever known work in the [newspap er] busin ess," he asserts. "Not all of them, but I think so many of them are wo nderful people of the highest kind of values ." To those who aspire to a career in journalism, values are at the found ation of the most important advice Broth er Lawrenc e offers. "Make sure your basic values are all there," he counsels. "A newcom er to the profession ought to have a commitmen t to 'being fair, getting it right, bein g specifically accurate.' Curiosi ty as a basic value, compassion .. . is very consistent with good j ournalism -- to be thou ghtful and sensitive . Be aggressi ve at the right times. If you Il EI: rA UPSIL ON QUARTERLr/JANUARY 199X
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tradition of innovation here [at the Miami Herald]," he said. "A Business Mond ay section started here ; they 're now all over the country. A Neighbors section started here . . . that is zoned local news sections. ÂŁ1 Nuevo Herald is a pioneering venture . People come from all over this country to find out how we do it. Innovation is very much at the soul of what we do."
keep your values relatively straight and simple, they 'll stand you in good stead for eve rything. " Values amon g individuals extend to the common characteristics that Brother Lawrence sees in the great new spapers of the world. The best ones , he says, "Are fearlessly honest, willing to spend the resources of staff and space to give people real quality. They are also fair and care about their own community. They 're aggressive in the pursuit of wrongdoing, but also aggres sively trying to write about people and things that work in the community."
Technological advancements continue to give every organization the capacity to change and innovate at mind-numbing speed . For The Miami Herald, inno vation is linked to its identity, and Brother Lawrence is intent on preserving an atmosphere that is not only open to new ideas, but encourages them. "There' s a long 10
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International editions of The Miami Herald blanket Latin America, and closer to home , Brother Lawrence sees the most promising growth in readership of ÂŁ1 Nu evo Herald. "The fastest growin g minority group in the country is Hispanic, and by the year 2007 or so, there will be more Hispanic people in this country than African American ," he said. " So, we [Miami] are simply getting with the future earlier than other people . . . The whole world is changing and changing rather dramatically, so we're only the preview of the future in the United States of America." In other area s of newspaper product ion in the future , he sees evolution to more precisely meet
"They [fraternities] need to get away from the sense that drinking is important to having fun."
the needs and reflect the interests of readers. "One of the things we're doing," he said, "is something we call 'Micro-Local.' While Neighbors' was a great innovation for 1977, those sections are now going to be much, much, much more finely zoned. Again, so that people in my neighborhood and your neighborhood will be able to know a lot more about their neighbors -- what's going on, kids' scores, honor rolls, etc." One area of technological capacity that Brother Lawrence does not believe will have a significant short-term impact is the availability of newspapers online. He noted, "We have approximately 20 full-time people who put the Herald and the El Nuevo Herald online. Having said that, there's no evidence that people want to read newspapers online generally. What online is particularly good for is very specialized kinds of information, or semi-instantaneous information. "I think for a long time to come newspapers on newsprint are going to be very much a part of people's homes. People like to pick up something and touch something and feel something and turn the pages and choose what they want to read."
With any look ahead comes a natural inclination to take stock of where one has been. In Brother Lawrence's experience, he attaches significant value to his membership in Delta Upsilon. "The people that I was with in DU," he recalls, "were thoughtful, fine, caring human beings who represented at least some version of diversity and pluralism, which is what college is supposed to be about, I think - learning about yourself and other people. "If you grow up in a family and you're suddenly living in a fraternity house, it teaches you about living with a different set of people; how you accommodate yourself to other people; how you get your own space; how you give some space to other people. That's what the world is about, human relationships: how to build them, how to keep them, how to deal with very different kinds of people." While DU has had such a positive impact on the development and growth of undergraduates for 163 years, the greek movement as a whole is held in low regard by many journalists today. Brother Lawrence has some thoughts on steps all
chapters ought to take to improve their standing in the media. He believes, "They [fraternities] need to get away from the sense that drinking is important to having fun. In my experience (and I have a glass of wine from time to time, or a beer) drinking has practically nothing to do with having any real fun in this world. So, one of the things I'd do is get that attitude instilled in people -- it's just not important to be blitzed.
"The people that I was with in DU were thoughtful, fine, caring human beings who represented at least some version of diversity and pluralism, which is what college is supposed to be about. " "The other thing I would say -- and I think fraternities and sororities have made a good deal of progress -- be aggressively open in seeking different kinds of people for members. College life and fraternity life ought to be about reaching out to other people and that means not only people who are like yourself, but people who are a great deal different. You find out how much you have in common." Such a view constitutes what our DU founders had in mind when they made "The Diffusion of Liberal Culture" one of our brotherhood's Four Founding Principles. During a time when so much of our culture seems unanchored, and the people in it in search of some permanence in their lives, we can look to a person, a DU brother, like David Lawrence. An uncompromisingly principled man, whose life reflects the high values he holds.
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Recruitment & Expansion News fter receiving approval from the Fraternity's Board of Directors in late-October, the Florida Interest Group was recolonized on the University of Florida campus in Gainesville on November 8,1997. The blue and gold of DU has been absent from the University of Florida since 1993. A recolonization effort was conducted this past fall by Florida alumni and the International Fraternity to re-establish the Gator DUs. During September, Fraternity staff and Florida alumni were able to recruit 38 outstanding interest group members.
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Saturday brought the much anticipated recolonization of the Florida Colony in which 34 University of Florida undergraduates accepted pledge pins and signed the colony's roll book. Nearly 100 were in attendance as Director of Fraternity Expansion & Recruitment Phillip A. Schott, Northern Colorado '96, and alumni advisor Remzey Samarrai, Florida '86, led the ceremony. UF Assistant Dean for Student Services Michael A. Farley gave a warm welcome to the new colony, and Brother Joseph L. Amos, Jr., Florida ,86, gave an inspirational charge in which he challenged the new colony
Following recolonization ceremonies at the U. of F., members of Delta Upsilon's newest colony gather in front of the Fraternity house. members to build a strong chapter. The The recolonization ceremony was ceremony was followed by a held in conjunction with UP's 1997 presentation to the colony of a DU oil Homecoming festivities in anticipation that many of the chapter's alumni would painting commissioned by Brother Samarrai. Special recognition was then be attending the activities. The weekend given by the colony to Alumni Advisor celebration started on Friday with the Thomas W. Barnes, Jr., Florida '71, Homecoming parade. Dozens of alumni, recognizing him for 30 years of friends, and family members watched dedicated service. the parade from the interest group's After the recolonization ceremony, stately chapter house front lawn. Later the colony members hosted an open that evening, alumni and undergraduates house and banquet at the chapter house attended the Florida Blue Key banquet, featuring speaker Newt Gingerich. This was immediately followed by the biggest student-run pep rally in the world: the University of Florida Gator Growl, which featured comedians Howie Mandell and Jeremy Hotz, and Gainesville native rock artist Sister Celebration of DU's return to the U. of Florida campus. Hazel. 12
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Colony President Marc Jones (R) presents Alumni Advisor Tom Barnes with a certificate in recognition of Brother Barnes' 30 years of dedicated service to DU. for alumni, campus administrators, UF Greek leaders, family, and friends. The banquet was followed by the Homecoming football game in which the Florida Gators were victorious over the Vanderbilt Commodores. The Florida Colony has grand plans for the remainder of the semester and next spring, and looks to soon be one of UP's top fraternities and a stellar group in the International Fraternity. Letters of encouragement and congratulations can be sent to Colony President Marc Jones at 18I4 W. University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601.
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This Goodll DELTA UPSILON Presents the 3rd Annual
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FRATERNITY GOLF FESTIVAL March 14--17, 1998 Jacksonville, Florida Readv for the ultimate grown-up version of Florida Spring Break;' Well, grab a partner and join alumni from 21 of the country's top fraternities and we'll break up your Spring with one of the most unique amateur golf tournaments going. • • • •
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Tackle the best in Florida golf at four great courses Battle for fraternity bragging rights and great individual prizes in an innovative THREE format tournament featuring TWO-PERSON teams and multiple flights. Enjoy the warm ocean breeze as you stay oceanfront at the beautiful Sea Turtle Inn (across the street from the hottest night spots in the city). Choose from three or four day all-inclusive and affordable trip packages starting at $399.
SNAKE EYES is proud to host this 3rd annual gathering of fraternity/golf enthusiasts. We are excited to offer a selection of our new for 1998 forged irons and fairway woods plus TOUR QUALITY wedges, drivers and putters as top prizes for the competition. For more information about our products or to receive a free promotional videotape, please call us at 1-800-270-8772.
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R nce again, the time has passed quickly as another fiscal year has come to a close. I am pleased to report that your Fraternity ended its fiscal year in sound financial condition. Continuing to build a strong financial base is essential as we move forward to the 21st century. The Fraternity's condensed statement of financial position and condensed statement of activities as of June 30, 1997 are pictured herein. The condensed statements are based on the audited financial statements of the Fraternity as of June 30, 1997, which are available from the International Headquarters.
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A $97,175 transfer from the Permanent Trust Fund was also used for educational initiatives of the Fraternity. Overall, total operating revenue was 8% below the previous year and 5% below budget. Thanks to effective management by the professional staff, total operating expenses for the year were well under budget. The staff and committee responsible for planning and executing the 1996 Leadership Institute and Presidents Academy did an exceptional job in providing quality programs $8,000 under budget. The Quarterly expenses were $12,000 under budget for the ......- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - . . . . , year and down $28,000 from Delta Upsilon International Fraternity the previous year due to Condensed Statement of Financial Position -- June 30, 1997 reduced printing costs and shared funding of the 525,089 $ Cash and cash equivalents October issue with the DU 28,684 Funds held in trust 59,091 Accounts receivable and accrued income Educational Foundation. 26,097 Inventories and prepaid expenses Professional staff and 2,063,445 Investments in marketable securities, services were under budget at market value and below the previous 161,546 Notes receivable year's total, primarily due to 180,224 Property and equipment net of depreciation reduced travel costs. Finally, $ 3,044,176 Total Assets chapter and member expenses, office expenses, 58,851 $ Accounts payable and accrued exenses officers, committees, facility, 71,675 Deferred revenue utilities and maintenance 117,688 Capital lease obligations costs were all on budget. 92,750 Accrued loss prevention claims 28,684 Funds held in trust Total receivables from chapters and colonies were 369,648 $ Total Liabilities $19,186 as of June 30, 1997, 354,559 General fraternity net assets which represents 4% of 1,914,672 Permanent Trust Fund net assets operating revenue for the 405,297 Loss prevention fund net assets year. This continues the $ 2,674,528 Total Net Assets trend of improved receivables management and Total Liabilities and Net Assets $ 3,044,176 reflects the staff and Board commitment to effective Condensed Statement of Activities -- June 30, 1997 control of chapter and 421,420 $ Membership Fees colony receivables. 414,765 Loss Prevention Fees Net assets available for 83,657 Conference Fees fraternity operations were Delta Upsilon Educational Foundation Grant 107,572 $354,559 as of June 30, 120,507 Investment and interest income 1997. This represents a 55,247 Net realized gain on sale of securities $16,932 increase over the 230,083 Net unrealized gain on securities 37,914 Other revenue previous year.
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Undergraduate fees, which include pledge, initiation, and member fees, were $421,420. This total was 11% lower than the previous year primarily due to a reduction in the number Total Revenue of chapters. The Fraternity Chapter and alumni services Loss prevention programming and expenses received a $107,572 grant Publications and communications from the Delta Upsilon Conference expenses Educational Foundation. Management and general This grant allowed the Fraternity to reduce the fees Total Expenses charged to undergraduate Change in net assets members for educational services, including the Leadership Institute and the Presidents Academy. 14
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Thanks, Good-bye, and Hello I wish to thank Abe Cross and the IHQ staff for their effective management of the Fraternity's financial operations on a daily basis. Special thanks go to Jamie Fritz who effectively served the Fraternity in her role as accountant for the past three years. Jamie leaves the IHQ staff to pursue the challenges of full-time motherhood; the only job more critical than fraternity financial management. We wish Jamie well in her new career. Michele L. Camarco has assumed Jamie 's duties . We are pleased to have Michele on board. Fraternally submitted, T. Teal Dakan, Kansas '78 ! Treasurer
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A Visit to the Indiana Chapter "Renovate it
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by David S. Alani, Indiana '85 he Indiana Chapte r of Delta Upsilon has had a stro ng history and prese nce on the Indiana Universi ty campus, located in Bloomi ngton, Indiana. Since the early 1900's , this chapter has recruited and developed an alumni population with over 900 living alu mni, most of whom have lived in the present chapter house since it became DU's home in 1927.
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Over time, many things can evo lve, and through this evolution of cha nge, adaptability must be addressed. It see ms about every 10 years, the socio/economic attit udes of students encounter varyi ng degrees of movement. These shifts in stud ent attitudes ca n be crucial to the success or fai lure of many of the genera l fraternities on our campuses today.
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Several years ago the Indiana Chapter fell prey to these shifts in attitudes, and unfortunately the mem bership lost touch with the Four Founding Principles of Delta Upsilon. In add ition, our alumni board mem bers were almost too late to prov ide assistance, but with the support of the alumn i board, assistance fro m the Internat ional Frate rnity, and a strong focus on the membership, the chapter was given another chance to survive. The Indiana Chapter has been blessed with strong alumni invo lvement in our alumni board for many years, and this strength allowed the current alumni members to make ap propriate and positive decisions. In reviewing the options available to the members of the alumni boa rd, several areas of need were assessed. First, the chapter membership had to be increased with imp roved awa reness of what memb ership in the Delta Upsi lon International Fraternity meant. Second, for ma ny years the alumni board operated withou t an advisory board.
With the assis tance of the Intern ational Fraternity, an undergradua te adviso ry board was created, with a focus on providing guidance , suppo rt, and leadership to the chapter members. Third, alu mni support and involvement with the chap ter members was almost non-existent and had to be improved. Fourt h, the chapter house, designed by an Italian architec t, had absorbed too many years of cos metic repairs and was in dire need of renovation. Faced with these cha llenges , the alumni board essentially had two options: ( I ) requ est that the International Fraternity suspe nd the chapter's charter and shut down the chapter hous e, allo wing the alumni board to sell the prop erty, or (2) take a chance and inves t in the chapter house and the exist ing membership . The board dec ided on a renovation of the physical plant and a re-commitment to the memb ers. Th ere were three esse ntial ingredients to the succes s of our renovation. First, our alumn i board had equi ty in the property; seco nd, there
The centerpiece of the Indiana Chapter's formal living room. were committed mem bers on the alumni board ; and third, there were committ ed memb ers in the chapter house . The success of the renova tion was depe ndent upon all three of these ingred ients coming together at the same time. This also was not the time to depend upon the alumni for their fin ancial support. The chapter hou se was in very
poo r co ndit ion, although struct ura lly sound . Rather tha n depend upo n the alu mni to support the cau se, the alumn i board preferred to have the alumni suppor t a ca use that is positive, well struc tured , with orga nized planning for the future.
(crown moldings, baseboard, casing, doors, etc .) were done in oak . The entrance and the stairway were redone in oak (treads, risers, newel posts, and spindles). In addi tion, all new drywall cei lings we re added, with ca nned lightin g and suspended chandeliers, new wallpaper, and a fresh coat of paint on the heater registers, thro ughout all of the comm on area roo ms. Finishing touches inclu ded five Persian rugs, brass do uble bowl faucet fixt ures in the ladies' restroom, with a marble countertop and oak ca binet base, ma ny framed prints, silk planter unit s, and a hand -m ade oak fireplace mantel (fro m floor to ce iling) with a hand made stained and etc hed glass Delta Upsilon coa t-of-arms inserted in the ce nter of the mante l.
The first test came when school started with the Fall 1997 rush program. The chapter members were able to rec ruit 27 pledges for their fall pledge program , and they are planning to recruit Indiana Chapter President Jeff T. Gibbs '99 another 25 pledges in the Spring 1998 recrui tment and Alumni Chapter President Dave Alani program .
pose in front of the Indiana Chapter's living room centerpiece.
The alumni board conducte d a survey of the chapter members and loca l alumni and it was deci ded, based upon the input , that the co mmo n areas of the chapte r house needed to be totally reno vated (entrance, foyer, stairway, living room , co nfe rence room, pool roo m, ladies rest room , the rec roo m, and the dining room ). These are the areas of the chapter house most visible to potential members, parents, gue sts, and alumni. It was also decided that the renovation had to be done with the fines t materia ls, utilizin g the best craftsme n ava ilable. In spite of the reduced memb ership numbers ove r the last severa l years , the alumni board was able to obtain financing from a local bank, with the renovation com mencing in June of 1997 . T he alumni board hired a decorator, and with her assistance, the project started taki ng shape . Items that were included in the ren ovation were hand- made mission sty le chai rs, and hand-made oak dining roo m tab les and chairs (with the Greek DU letters carved into the backs of the chairs) . All of the woodwork
In addi tion , the alumni board started mail ing its alum ni newsletters quarterly rather than semi -
etched glass Delta Ups ilon coat-of-ar ms. Alumni who contributed to the project have bee n recognized by affixing a brass plaq ue on the back of one of the dining room chai rs, wit h the ir des ired inscri ption. Many of these donations came fro m alumni who most of the alumni board members have either not met or do not know, which was very encouraging . The test for the alumni board came duri ng our Homecoming eve nt held in October. The turnou t of alumni was grea t and the feedback on the renovation project was excellent. Current ly, the alum ni board is interview ing several architec tura l firms to ass ist in co mp leting the rem aining interior ren ovations, des igning conce ptual plan s for an additio n to the back of the house and co nceptual pla ns for a fro nt plaza. Upo n comp letion of those ite ms, the alumn i board along with its sister corporation, the Wrang ler Foundation (the India na Chapter's charitable arm) , are planning to con duct a large scale capi tal cam paign . T he focus of alumni suppor t for this cam paign is to co ntinually enhance the living quar ters for our curre nt and future chapter members , prom ote the fund am ental values of the Fraternity, and to adva nce the ed ucational ac hievements of eac h chapter member. T he alumni board always encourages alumni to vis it the chap ter house.Their feed back is very important for future dec ision making. If the alum ni are exci ted about the future of the Ind iana Chap ter, then their invo lveme nt and suppor t wi ll follow. If your alumni board is facing the same critical situatio n the Indiana Chapter faced last year, it is recommended that yo ur alum ni board gat her a strong co ntingent of alumn i who are willing to be invo lved, and recru it and develop a strong memb ersh ip in the chapter.
The Indiana Chapter's formal living room. annually. Through so licitations and articles in the newsletters abo ut the renova tion, approx imately $8,000 has been raise d. A portio n of those funds were co ntributed by seve ral alumni from the mid-50 's era for the co nstruction of the fireplace mantel and the stained and
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Central Florida's Winning Tradition Continues The Fall of 1997 started off in Central Florida fashion as the chapter's fall rush produced 30 great DU men. The chapter is back on the rise as DU took Delta Gamma's Anchor Splash by storm placing first in Sync Swim and King Neptune, a crown the chapter has not lost in four years. Also, DU hosted its 3rd Annual Lip Service, which is a Lip Sync Competition designed to raise proceeds for the Russell Home, a local disabled children's shelter. The competition and simultaneous canned food drive were complete successes, raising over 5,000 cans. Finally, capping off a successful semester, DU was paired with the women of Pi Beta Phi for the UCF 1997 Homecoming celebration. Congratulations to the DU team for sweeping all of the major events winning first place in overall Homecoming activities for the third time in four years. The chapter would also like to congratulate Edward DeAguilera, '96, as he was named Delta Gamma's Man of the Year for his faithful service and dedication to the sorority. Ken Chan '97
Culver-Stockton Homeless Rally The Culver-Stockton Chapter made headlines in the local paper for their annual Homeless Rally held in October. The chapter used the parking lot of the Quincy Mall for the event in hopes of reaching as many people as possible. "It is the most fun we have as a group. And it does get a lot of publicity...we get a good response from the community," one Culver-Stockton brother offered. Last year's donations totaled $250 and truckloads of items for local churches, the Salvation Army and the Northeast Community Action Coalition.
Missouri Chapter Signs 31-Man Pledge Class The Missouri Chapter is quite proud of their achievements over the past year. The chapter finished in second place DELTA UPSILON QU,IRTERLl'IJANUARY 1998
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Cha ter Spotli hts overall in Greek Week competition, with a first place finish in the skit competition. Due to an aggressive summer recruitment effort the chapter pledged 31 men in the fall semester. The chapter is also proud to announce the initiation of 10 new brothers early in the semester bringing the total number of membe and pledges to 95.
organizations such as NU Meds, the Masonic youth group, and Scarlet and Cream, Nebraska's swing choir. This increased involvement, in addition to the chapter's third place G.P.A. and intramural ranking, led into a successful summer recruitment effort of 26 men.
San Jose Chapter Update The San Jose Chapter of Delta Upsilon continued its dominance in IFC sports by becoming the IFC champions for both football and volleyball. The only disappointment in the fall season was finishing second in floor hockey. After the three fall sports, the chapter has a large lead and should win the 1997-98 all-fraternal sports trophy. The alumni dinner on December 1 was a success. The highlight of the evening was the announcement of our newly completed, state-of-the-art, $120,000 kitchen. Next year's dinner will be the celebration of the chapter's 50th year since originally being established at SJSU.
New initiates of the Missouri Chapter. The chapter would like to thank all of its alumni for their support in the current and future renovations to the chapter house. We have set some high goals, but are sure to achieve them with your help.
Nebraska Chapter Has Great Involvement, Great Rush The Nebraska Chapter would like to congratulate Brother Dustin Bloedhorn '98, who was elected to the student senate last year. Many others were also involved in the student government as Recording Secretary, representatives on the Parking Advisory Board, Grading and Examinations Board, and Appointments Board. Many of the Nebraska Chapter members are also involved in
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Live-In Graduate Advisor Position Available at University of Oregon The University of Oregon has recently posted an opportunity for anyone considering a graduate program. This offer can be used in conjunction with Delta Upsilon's own graduate advisor grant of $1000. Please contact DU Headquarters for details. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree required. Membership in any inter/national fraternity is preferred. Previous college leadership experience is required. Experience as a consultant for a national fraternity or other relevant experience is preferred. Admitted student in a UO/OSU graduate level program preferred. The candidate should have demonstrated skill in program development, leadership training, advising and counseling, motivation,
organization, as well as demonstrated proficiency in analytical, oral and written communication. Job Description: The Live-In Graduate Advisor helps the chapter in the following areas: 1) Leadership Development and Goal Setting: Work with chapter officers to integrate fraternity mission and goals. Assist chapter to become involved more widely on campus. Meet with campus Greek Advisor on a regular basis. Assist in the planning of retreats, workshops, and guest speakers. Help officers develop effective committee structure. 2) Financial Integrity: Work with chapter treasurer, finance committee and house corporation to promote accountability and integrity in the chapter. Work closely with chapter house corporation to promote a clean, safe and healthy living environment. Meet regularly with Chapter Advisory Board and House Corporation Board. 3) Membership: Work with the chapter to develop a membership drive plan with the goal of total house occupancy with QUALITY members. Work closely with chapter officers to incorporate a membership retention program. 4) Academic/Scholarship Development: Assist scholarship chairman and committee in the development of comprehensive, documented academic program. Monitor quiet hours and other environmental influences on academic performance. Provide personal academic counsel and reference the academic resources and services of the institution. Compensation: Adult Live-In Graduate Advisors receive full room and board in an appropriate inhouse room/apartment in virtually all cases. In addition, graduate receives a $200/month stipend for nine (9) months, or total of $1,800. To Apply: Please send resume, cover letter and references to Shelley Sutherland, Assistant Director for Student Development, EMU Suite 7, 1228,
University of Oregon, Eugene, OR 97403-1228. Phone (541) 346-1146, fax (541) 346-1145, e-mail address sss@darkwing.uoregon.edu, web site http://darkwing.uOl路egon.edu/~grk1ife.
The University of Oregon is located in Eugene, Oregon. With a population more than 115,000, Eugene offers many of the advantages of a larger city. An extensive network of bike and jogging trails cover the city. Eugene is less than two hours from Portland, skiing and mountain areas and the coast. The University of Oregon serves an estimated 14,000 undergraduates and 4,000 graduates. Graduate programs of interest are law, business, college student personnel (OSU), counseling, education and journalism. Approximately 1,500 students are affiliated with the Greek Community at Oregon. There are 10 sororities (all housed) and 17 fraternities (12 housed). Two Greek Advisors work closely with the Panhellenic and Interfraternity Councils, Greeks Against Rape, Order of Omega and all 27 chapters.
Obstacles (continued from page 2) Most of these restrictions are intended to "level the playing field" for all fraternities on a campus. In reality they favor and perpetuate a few large chapters. I have also heard these restrictions justified as a means to protect "vulnerable and impressionable" freshmen. What nonsense. I suspect some of these restrictions are meant to keep university-owned housing fully occupied. Whatever reason is used to explain them, these kinds of misguided and paternalistic rules discourage students and even blatantly prohibit some classes of students from joining fraternities, prevent DU chapters from effectively rushing, and threaten the vitality of all fraternities. I know of no university or college that imposes similar restrictions on any other student group. They are obviously anticompetitive and many violate our members' rights to freedom of association and freedom of speech. Delta Upsilon International Fraternity strongly opposes any kind of restriction on fraternity recruitment.
Some chapters burdened by these restrictions have found creative ways to overcome them. For example, "deferred rush" has not kept the Carthage Chapter from successful recruitment efforts. The Carthage Chapter members are involved in activities in which first year students participate; they get to know the top freshmen at the Kenosha, Wisc., campus; and they invite them to participate in chapter activities. When the freshmen are "eligible," the DU Chapter at Carthage has a head start on its recruitment. Similarly, even though the University of Victoria does not recognize Greek organizations as student groups, the Victoria Chapter has been very successful recruiting new members by becoming involved in the leadership of most other student organizations on campus. DU is one of the best known student groups on the campus in Victoria, British Columbia, despite the lack of official recognition. Work to Rid Your Greek System of Recruitment Limitations Of course, for most of these university and IFC imposed rules there
is no legitimate way around them. We do not encourage our chapters to purposefully violate university or IFC rules. Delta Upsilon's policy has always been to cooperate with and observe the rules of the host institutions at which our chapters are located. Our chapters can only overcome these recruitment restrictions by abolishing them. The Fraternity regularly advocates to universities and IFCs the problems with these restrictions and seeks to abolish them. Alumni influential with the university or college can help lobby university officials to reconsider these restrictions. Undergraduate chapter officers should take the lead on their campuses to challenge IFC imposed restrictions. The IHQ staff would be happy to help your chapter in any campaign you undertake to rid your Greek system of these kinds of limitations on fraternity recruitment. Fraternally,
Scott A. W. Johnnson Washington '80 DELTA UPSILON QUARTERLI'IJANUARY 1998
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c. Esco (Iber-mann, Iowa '29 Delta Upsilon's Iowa brother is honored as the 28th man to receive the DU Distinguished Alumnus Award n Saturday, October 11,
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1997 the Delta Upsilon International Fraternity paid special recognition to one of its shining lights and an outstanding brother and community leader, C. Esco Obermann, Iowa '29. Local alumni, DUs from surrounding states, undergraduate members of the Iowa Chapter, representatives of the International Fraternity, and friends gathered to share with Brother Obermann the occasion of this award. Alvan E. "Ed" Porter, Oklahoma '65, a member of the DU Board of Directors, made the special presentation on behalf of the International Fraternity.
attendance tonight got to see a fine example of a hard working alumnus who dedicated himself to the promotion of higher education and the values of Delta Upsilon." In his presentation, DU Board Director Ed Porter noted that "Brother Obermann has served his country with distinction and honor. He has served his state and the University of Iowa with his talents and resources. He has served his Fraternity by setting an example of style and discipline. Because of Brother Obermann, the world is a better place."
appreciate receiving this award because it may help create an audience for the exchange of ideas or points of view...and for teachers who love to listen as well as stimulate." He stated that one of the most significant events in his college experience was his affiliation with DU. "As an Iowa farm boy, growing up in a limited enrivonment, I had a lot to learn about a college campus and about how that affects other young people in a group-living situation. I achieved a lot of maturity in those undergraduate years, and I needed it."
Esco Obermann received his bachelor's and master's degrees from the University of Iowa prior to earning his doctorate in clinical psychology in 1938. He taught on the faculty of Iowa's psychology department for two years and served Remarking on his acceptance of this in the Air Force during World War award, Brother Obermann said, "I Brother Obermann's DU experience II. Brother Obermann worked in the began with the oversight Veterans Administration as the . . - - - - - - - -..................- - - - - - - - -........ administrator for the GI Bill in of the installation of the Kappa Beta Psi local the upper Midwest. In 1962 he society as the 50th chapter rejoined the University of of the Delta Upsilon Iowa faculty as an associate International Fraternity on December 5, 1925. He "Everyone in was one of the first attendance tonight initiated members of the newly chartered Iowa got to see a fine Chapter of Delta U. He example of a also served as the hard working' chapter's president and alumnus who provided energetic leadership to the dedicated himself brotherhood. to the promotion The undergraduate chapter's current president, Travis J. Leo, '98, noted, "The presentation of this award to Brother Obermann is one of the highlights of my Delta Upsilon experience. Everyone in 22
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professor in the coun selor program of the College of Education. Esco retired in 1970 to go into private practice. At 91, Brother Obermann, associat e professor emeritus of rehabilitation co unseling, continues to advise and support the C. Esco and Avalon L. Obermann Center for Advanced Studies. Th e Obermann Center for Adv anced Studies, established in 1977, was renamed in November 1997 in honor of E. Esco Obermann and his wife, Avalon , who pas sed aw ay in 1992.
limited enrivonment, I had a lot to learn about a college campus and about how that affects other young eople in a group-living situation. I achieved a lot of maturity in those undergraduate years, and I needed
The Center is located on two floors of Oakdale Hall on the Oakdale Campus. It provides office space, equipment, and computers to scholars from the University of Iowa, other Iowa colleges and universities, and 1't• " around the world . Brother C, 8CO Obermann, Obermann has The Center was made gift s and Iowa '29 founded as a estate program to generate commitments of multidisciplinary research and more than $2. 1 million to adv ance the Center 's mission . scholarship. It allows schol ars from a variety of disciplines to work
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Former President and Mrs. George Bush with Ed Crane at The Gladney Fund's IlOtlz anniversary celebration. Ed win D. Crane, A rkans as '76, was named Outstanding Professional Fund Raiser by the Fort Worth Chapter of the National Society of Fund Raising Executives in No vemb er. A fund raiser for 18 years, he currently serves as president of The Gladn ey Fund, a support organi zation that provide s financial support and philanthropic fund s management services to The Gladn ey Center, a nationally-reco gnized adoption and maternity
services age ncy. In October, during the agency' s IlOth anniversary celebration , The Gladney Fund announced an $ 18 mill ion campaign at a gala black-ti e dinner for 700. Th e ca mpaign's honorary co-chairs are form er President and Mrs. George Bush. The Bushes are lon gtim e adoption advo cate s who have two grandchildren that were adopted throu gh The Gladney Center.
Bowling Green alumni golf outing in July enjoyed by those pictured above. David H . Stauffer, Bowlin g Green '68, sent us the abo ve photo taken at the 4th annu al golf outing of the Bo wlin g Green alumni on Jul y 27 at Skyland Golf Club in Hin ckley, Oh io. The Club's owner, Timothy L. Rhodes, Bowlin g Green '68, has hosted this outing for the last
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four year s. The 1998 outing will be on Sunday, Jul y 26, at the Sk yland Golf Club whi ch is about 20 miles south of Cleve land. Call Tim Rh odes (330.225.5698) or Da ve Stauffer (33 0.239.139 1) for more information .
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National Media Co rporation in Phil adelph ia, Penn ., boasts two DUs among its senior execut ive staff. Brian J. Sisko, Bucknell '82 , came to National Media in January 1996 from a po sition as partn er at Kiehl', Harvey, Branzburg & Ellers, a Philad elphia-ba sed law firm. He began as vice president of corp orate development. In Janu ary 1997 , he became general counse l, and was more rece ntly promoted to senior vice pres ident and chief administrative officer. National Media is a New York Sto ck Exchange-li sted direct marketing company with operations in over 70 countries .
Constantinos "Gus" Costalas, Lafayette '58, first joined National Media in May 1993 in the capacity of an independent member of the board of directo rs. In the fall of 1994 he becam e the vice cha irma n of National Medi a. Broth er Co stalas also now holds the title of COO. Prio r to co rning to National Medi a, Gu s was chair man and CEO of Glendale Bancorp oration of New Jers ey.
The Waterfront, a float ing dining and entertainment com plex in Cincinn ati, is being re-moore d 60 ft. into the channel and 20 ft. upri ver. This will enable all three barges it sits on to once again be floating . Wh en the move is completed, Jeff Ruby, Cornell '70, will unveil a new restaur ant on the boat. The South Beach Grill will be an upscale steak and lobster house with a tropi cal deco interior. Th e Delta Up silon Board of Directors enjoyed dinner at another of Brother Rub y' s establishments, Th e Precinct, when in Cincinnati for their Fall 1997 meeting.
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R. Kennedy Wirthlin World wid e, a fullserv ice opinion research and strategic consulting firm, has announced the app ointment of Richard D. Kennedy, Carnegie '48, as Execut ive Vice President , Ma rketin g Director of the firm . As Marketing Director, Brother Kennedy will coordinate the centralized marketing activities of the firm ,. including adve rtising, prom otion, publ icati ons, co nferences, and the company's Internet web site. He will also overs ee targeted new business devel opment , and will be the firm's princip al interface with research industry assoc iations. He will co ntinue as Team Leader of Wirthlin 's Grand Rap ids team , form erl y Kenn ed y Research. Kennedy, a 25-ye ar veteran of the mark eting
research industry, founded Kennedy Research of Grand Rapid s, Michigan in 1972, and was President of that firm until it merged with Wirthlin World wide in 1994 .
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the first honorary degree ever presented by Ivy Tech State College in Indianapolis. Ivy Tech has an enrollment of over 60,000 students with 22 campu ses throughout Indi ana. Brother Sigman has been President of the College 's Board of Trustees since 1991, and is Executi ve Vice President and Principal with the architectural engineering firm of BSA Design in Indianapolis. BSA is Indiana's largest A.E. organization and specializes in health care, industrial research facility, and college/university projects.
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Alumni News year term on the board of directors of Proje ct Open Hand , a national effort to ass ist individual s suffering from AIDS (see April 1993 Quarterly).
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L. Luckow Indi ana University School of Education. Brother Luckow is president and CEO of Jossey Bass , Inc . He is a member of the board of trustees of the National 4-H Council and the National AIDS Fund. He recently completed a five
Delta Upsilon send s belated birthday wishe s to Gladys B. Galpin as she turned 101 in October. She is the widow of William Freeman Galpin, Northw estern '13, who authored Delta Upsilon, One Hund red Years, a history of DU from 1834 to 1934.
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"Adolescents need adults who can hang in there and not abandon hope." Thi s is quoted from Group Work with Adolescents, written by Andrew Malekoff, Rutgers '73 . Brother Malekoff is director of program dev elopment at North Shore Child and Family Guidance Cent er in Roslyn Heights, New York. He is co-editor of the journal Social Work with Groups, adjunct professor at Adelphi University School of Soci al Work, and board memb er of the Association
for the Advancement of Social Work with Groups (AASW G). As Brother Malekoff states in his book, running an adolescent group is " not for the faint-hearted ." Group Work with Adolescents broadens the knowledge and skill base of practitioners doing group social work with adolescents and foster s a creative, innovative, and self-reflective approach. It includes numerous illustrations from actual group sessions and provides principles and guidelines for working in a wide range of settings . Mal ekoff lists the following skills as bein g important to develop in orde r to work effecti vely with adol escents in groups. o Creating an atmosphere that supports adolescents ' strengths rather than deficiencies;
Structuring a group "so that the whole person is invited to participate ...[not] only the troubled or broken, or hurt parts ;" and, @) Tapping into humor and playfulness as sources of spontaneity and connection. Whil e writt en toward the audiences of practitioner s, social workers, counselors, and educators , Group Work with Adolescents could be helpful reading for anyone who is looking for insights into adol escent behavior with the goal of understanding and assisting adolescents in this passage of life . Group Work with Adolescents : Principles and @
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Practice (1977) is publ ished by The Guilford Pres s, New York and London. The book , recently selected by the Behavioral Science Book Club as a principal selection, is available for $36.95 (hard cover) from Guilford Pre ss, 72 Spring Street , New York, NY 10012 (1.800.365 .7006). The book is 340 pages.
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They were assigned to the Shaanxi Foreign Talent Institute, where their students ranged in age from 15 to 20 years . Their experience with the Global Volunteers service program gained them new perspectives on China and their own lives in the US insights rarely gleaned through the window of a tour bus .
Attention Kansas City Area Alumni Kansas City DU alumni are invited to lunch, the second Wednesday of each month , unless that is a holiday... then the alternate date is the second Thursday. Lunch will be at Charlie's on the Hill, 4558 Main Street. Reservations are required and accepted by the restaurant up until 10:30 A.M. on the day of the luncheon. Phone 931 .3400.
J. Kenneth "Ken" Higdon, Kansas '48, is the local contact for add itional information and can be reached at 913 .341.4515.
Campaign for 117 Ash mecom ing at Iowa State had an added dimension this year with the kick-off of the Campaign for 117 sh , the capital campaign to renovate the chapter house , already a landmark on the Ames, Iowa, campus. Renovation plans include remodeling of the livingroom and a state-of-the -art computer and study room. All student rooms will be reformatted and wired to the university computer system and Parks Library. The house mother's suite will be expanded in preparation for the first house mom in residence at 117 Ash in two decades.
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This is the second residence DU has occupied since its chartering in 1913. The first structure was located on the west side of the campus. Construction of the current
residence, a stone and brick Tudor structure, was completed in 1930. This residence then , too , was renovated in 1962 along with the construction of a small addition . Over 35 years later , Iowa State alumni are committing their funds and efforts toward again improving the chapter house which is home to the ever-growing body of undergraduates, and a place of reminiscence for returning alumni. For additional information contact the Campaign for 117 Ash, P. O. Box 23207 , Des Moines , IA 50325, phone 515.223.4654.
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Hamilton Chapter of Delta Upsilon Celebrates 150th Anniversary By Jay Newmark, Hamilton '98 s the Delta Upsilon Chapter at Hamilton College celebrates its 150th anniversary, we are focusing on a renewal of fraternal life.
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In the 1990s, the Hamilton Chapter has faced many challenges brought about by the college administration and its changing views on fraternities. The most devastating move by the administration was the decision to ban off-campus housing, thereby disallowing fraternities to occupy and use their houses. This adversity has helped our chapter to redefine what it means to be a Delta Upsilon brother. As we start on our next 150 years, we want to stress the relationships forged among our brothers. These relationships are the heart of our Fraternity and mean more to our brotherhood than any material possession. We have learned that a house or social setting does not make a fraternity; it is the bonds of friendship and brotherhood that justify our existence as an organization.
Alumni News "Gene" Romano '49, Robert W. "Bob" Olwine '53, William N. "Bill" Yeomans ,55, John V. "Jack" Paxton '59, and Thomas A. "Tommy" Thompson '73.
The weekend was organized primarily by Chapter President Jason A. "Jay" Newmark '98 who served as the Master of Ceremonies for the luncheon, and Chapter Secretary Glen P. Manjos '98. Alumni Bill Yeomans and Tommy Thompson spoke at the event, as well as Hamilton's Director for Alunmi Affairs Jennifer Potter Hayes, and Alumni ' Director from the International Fraternity's Board Gregory H. Mathews, Florida '70. Brother Mathews is lead counsel, litigation & expense management, for CoreStates Financial Corp. in Philadelphia. The two Hamilton DU alumni, Brothers Yeomans and Thompson, both expressed satisfaction with the renewed effort on the part of the chapter to make the organization a visible and viable member of the community.
Jennifer Potter Hayes spoke about the positive direction that DU has taken after losing its house, a direction characterized by increased cooperation with the administration and the community. DU Board member Greg Mathews, after flying in from Philadelphia, gave a motivating speech, focusing on brotherhood and interfraternal relations. He offered brothers advice on a number of topics, and was a welcome addition to the festivities. Although the football team (which has 34 DU members, including co-captains Kyle C. Bennett '98 and David N. "Dave" Martucci '98) lost to nationally ranked Amherst, the weekend was a resounding success. Both undergraduates and alumni were thrilled at the turnout and the commitment to revitalize chapter-alunmi relations. The 150th anniversary was only a start for the Hamilton Chapter. The Fraternity plans to initiate an alumni newsletter slated for twice a semester, as well as creating chapter-alumni events once a semester. The work of members at Hamilton College has paid off as Delta Upsilon is clearly seen as the strongest, most involved fraternity on campus.
Following this initiative, Hamilton College's Delta Upsilon Chapter, which is now the Fraternity's oldest chapter, celebrated its 150th continuous year of existence during Hamilton's alunmi weekend (homecoming weekend). A tremendous amount of effort on the part of the undergraduate members allowed the weekend to be an outstanding success as well as a starting point from which to fortify ties with our alunmi. Weekend activities included a welcoming reception, a celebration for the football game, and an informal luncheon after the game at which several alunmi spoke. The luncheon was the biggest draw, attracting 30-40 young alunmi and a few festive older DUs including F. Eugene
(L to R) Vanya Kasanof '98, Tommy Thompson '73, Greg Mathews, Florida '70, and Jay Newmark '98. DELTA UPSILON QUARTERLl'iJANUARY 1998
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Nebraska Plans 100th Anniversary Celebration entennial anniversary plans are taking shape as Delta Upsilon prepares to mark its 100th year of existence at the University of Nebraska - Lincoln. The Nebraska DU Alumni Association and the undergraduate chapter encourage all alumni and families to join in the celebration scheduled for Friday and Saturday, October 16-17, 1998. The weekend coincides with Homecoming activities and the Nebraska versus Kansas football game. On Friday, October 16, the new Quarry Oaks Golf Course will host an all-Dl.l/spouse golf outing. Quarry Oaks is conveniently located between Omaha and Lincoln, off Interstate 80 and south of Mahoney State Park. A half-day's worth of tee times are being secured. Friday afternoon activities are also
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being planned for non-golfers. Several era-based gatherings will be held Friday evening, and are being designed to give attendees time to reminisce and to become reacquainted. On Saturday, the Cornhuskers take on the Jayhawks in football, and efforts are being made to secure an appropriate number of game tickets. All will gather Saturday evening for a reception and sit-down celebration banquet at Lincoln's Cornhusker Hotel. As with Friday, additional activities are being arranged for those not attending the football game. Due to contractual commitments and the high demand of lodging and football tickets during Homecoming weekend, an early response is greatly encouraged. A minimal block of rooms is now being held at the Cornhusker. NU alumni should watch the mail for
detailed hotel and weekend registration information. To help add to the festivities, the Nebraska DU Alumni Association is soliciting memorabilia such as pictures, souvenirs, cards, and letters from different eras. Memorabilia will be reproduced and prominently displayed in upcoming Centennial Celebration mailings. Please make plans now to attend and celebrate this momentous centennial event with your DU brothers. Questions regarding the weekend and the gathering of memorabilia may be directed to: Nebraska DU Alumni Association President Bob Lannin at 402.391.6777, or Dick Campbell, member of the local and International Fraternity's Board of Directors, at 402.423.4556.
Northern Colorado Celebrates Past and Plans for Future n November 15, 1997, the Northern Colorado Chapter celebrated its l Oth anniversary of the chapter's colonization. The day opened with an alumni corporation board meeting in which the alunmi discussed issues facing both the undergraduate and alumni chapters. The board set several goals including increased alumni participation in undergraduate activities, increased alumni chapter programming and activity, and the development of regular alumni correspondence in the form of a newsletter. The meeting was followed by an initiation ceremony in which the chapter added 10 new men, bringing the chapter's membership to 32. The chapter has increased its membership by nearly 100 percent from just one year ago. An encouraging and inspirational charge was delivered by Phillip A. Schott '96, Director of Fraternity
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Expansion and Recruitment. Brother Schott commented on the positive direction the chapter is headed and challenged each undergraduate to take pride in his chapter and choose to make a positive impact. The initiation ceremony was followed by a banquet commemorating the chapter's 10 years of excellence. Entertainment was provided by Mark Gannon '92, and Todd Hicks '89. Following dinner, Shad Harsh '95 spoke about the chapter's rich history and the bright future that lies ahead.
Overall, the weekend was a great success and was an excellent opportunity for everyone to interact and reflect on the past 10 years. The chapter wishes to thank John Hart '98 and Todd Hicks for their hard work in organizing the anniversary celebration. Alumni interested in becoming involved with the alumni or undergraduate chapters may contact Todd Hicks at 970.356.3981 or Shad Harsh at 303.762.0698.
Northern Colorado alumni pose at the chapter's 10 year anniversary of its colonization.
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Fifty-year membership certificates were awarded to F. Anthony Brewster '50, David Fellows '49, William D. Gittings '49, Richard G. Jacobus' 51, Fred G. Luber '50, David G. Morton '51, Leonard E. Roecker '50, and Richard D. Wood '51.
Autographed paintings of the ship and videos completed the evening with a stirring series of remarks made by Brother Branch that emphasized the meaningfulness of his DU experiences. He served as the chapter president in 1968.
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Quinn Martin, Purdue '69, and Charles A. Munkwitz, Indiana '68, each received a Meritorious Service Award
David E. Vinson '59, scholarship chairman of the DU of Wisconsin Foundation, awarded scholarship checks to Benjamin F. Rikkers '98, Timothy J. Martin '98, Christopher R. Eckstrom '98, and Karl D. Haffele '98.
John S. Callaway, '98, chapter counselor, received the first annual George A. Knutsen Award. Brother Callaway's poignant remembrance of Brother Knutsen and his moving remarks of acceptance, made us all proud we are brothers in Delta Upsilon.
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Marriages Bradley'95 Steven K. Lenardos and Melissa Fitzgerald, October 25, 1997.
Central Florida '97
Katerina Medulanova, June 7, 1997.
Edward, September 18, 1997.
Births
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Colorado '93
BRADLEY Delbert W. Chalus ' 60 Winfield H. Lewis ' 57 BROWN Hugh B. Allison '46 CALIFORNIA Michael B. Mahoney '69 Lee A. Parker' 45 CARNEGIE Loren J. Karabin '50 CORNELL David H. Young '44 DARTMOUTH Alexander 1. Gillespie, Jr. '44 Walter A. Lamb, Sr. '55 Marshall Newton '25 Edward Tracy '38 DENISON Christopher Irwin '63 FLORIDA Mark D. Ewart '77 HARVARD Robert I. Brainard '39 ILLINOIS Clarence E. Ganschow '30 Gilbert H. Hennessey, Jr. '38 IOWA Walter T. Hogan ' 31 William E. Kulp '39 Stephen C. Mueller '68 IOWA STATE Vincent L. Estle '23 Franklin H. Neal '37 KANSAS Willard H. Larsh, Jr. ' 52 KENT STATE William D. Searl '30
Charles R. Cerney and Dawn McGlon, September 27, 1997.
Mr. and Mrs. Neil S. Bradford, a daughter, Jenna Kaitlyn, March 17, 1997.
Indiana '85
Indiana '91
David W. Wampler and Shelia Smith, June 28, 1997.
Mr. and Mrs. LaITy A. Rodgers, a son, Nicholas Manco, May 28, 1997.
Marietta '94 Eric M. Kuhen and Amanda Reynolds, June 14, 1997.
Massachusetts '95 Brendon J. Sanger and Elizabeth McSherry, October 4, 1997.
Massachusetts '94 Michael K. Woods and Andrea Brush, November 29, 1997.
Ohio State '97 Timothy R. Voght and Anne Elizabeth King, November 15,1997.
Kansas State '95 MI. and Mrs. Quentin A. Hurst, a son, Garrhett Paul, October 3, 1997.
Massachusetts '94 MI. and Mrs. Jason R. Hollis, a daughter, Kathryn Louise, November 27, 1997.
Northern Illinois '86 Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Martin, a daughter, Emily Theresa, November 2, 1997.
Pennsylvania State '95
Oregon '93
Jamison S. Jaffe and Roni S. Goldband, July 13, 1997.
Mr. and Mrs. Keith B. Moring, a daughter, Amy Elizabeth, September 6, 1997.
Santa Barbara '89 Mark A. Greenblatt and Karen Kampitan, February 15, 1997.
Syracuse '85 Timothy P. Manning and Patricia McCormick, November 8, 1997.
Syracuse '82 Daniel J. McDonald and Natalie Maris, September 20, 1997.
Syracuse '79 Jeffrey P. Gold and Donna E. Mancuso, July 12, 1997.
Syracuse '66 James A. Boeheim, Jr., and Juli Greene, October 10, 1997.
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Syracuse '88 Mr. and Mrs. Michael I. Silverman, a daughter, Carolina Paige, October 10, 1997.
Syracuse '82 Mr. and Mrs. Carl T. Trautmann, a son, Andrew Carl, October 12, 1997.
Texas '92 MI. and Mrs. Dal A. Latsha, a son, James, June 24, 1997.
Texas '78 Mr. and Mrs. Mark A. Jacks, a daughter, Natalie Rose, November 4, 1997.
Tyler '77 MI. and Mrs. Joe E. Byars, a son, Jacob
DELTA UPSILON QU,IRTERLYlJANUARY 1998
LAFAYETTE Joseph W. Duffield '57 G. Edmund Heine '49 John W. Schomaker' 44 LEHIGH Demetri Odiseos ' 56 LOUISVILLE Innes W. Dobbins, Jr. ' 30 MANITOBA Douglas O. W. Waugh' 40 MARIETTA James J. Hill '36 MIAMI William R. Bogart '53 MICHIGAN Glenn D. Gordan' 49 Patrick C. Hayes' 45 H. Frederick Shaefer, Jr. '32 HaroldA. Strickland, Jr. '36 MIDDLEBURY George T. Wallace' 41 MISSOURI Harold F. Kiepe '36 NEBRASKA Frank V. Clewell '30 R. Douglas Sarson '38 NORTHWESTERN Adarsh Malhotra ' 97 OHIO STATE Robert E. Corotis ' 41 OKLAHOMA James Blair ' 44 George R. Cathey '27 OREGON Grant F. Thuemmel '35 OREGON STATE Andrew 1. Westbrook '86 PENN STATE Edward W. Jamison '30 PURDUE Raymond W. Hodson '31
ROCHESTER Eugene G. Zacher '30 RUTGERS John B. Crowell '21 SIMPSON George A. Grant ' 17 SWARTHMORE Herbert K. Taylor, Jr. '27 SYRACUSE Robert E. Remillard '50 George E. Wright '31 TEXAS John W. Rannenberg '50 TUFTS John Collins '55 Paul F. Heenehan ' 47 VIRGINIA George P. Smith, JI. '39 WASHINGTON STATE Paul W. Duffy '37 WESLEYAN James E. Bryan '27 WESTERN ONTARIO Tom F. Lawson '35 Roger J. Thompson '50 WICHITA Walter D. Hand '30 WILLIAMS James D. Montgomery '29 WISCONSIN Richard M. Forester '31 Charles D. Jacobus '50 William R. Kellett '22 William J. Montag '70
What's New from the DU Educational Foundation
Destination: De Moon
Status: Now Boarding primarily through an Intern et connec tion to each student's personal co mputer. Delivery of the program in this way will give each brother the opportunity to take advantage of the resource s, support , and uniqu e education that comes from interaction with 2,500 undergraduate brothers across the contin ent , and 60,000 alumni brothers around the world . Implementation of this program at nearl y 90 DU chapters is in itself as dauntin g as a trip to the moon. That is why the Fraternity's Board of Directors has authorized the creation of a Director of Leadership Education, a new full-time staff position based out of the Indianapolis Headqu arters. The searc h is currently on for a candidate who will shepherd the Sta r Program to widespread use, and the Educational Found ation has agreed to raise the major ity of funds needed for this essential position . Bringing the Star Program to market constitutes an exiting challenge for the Delta Upsilon Educational Foundati on as well, as we are being called upon to provide
n effort to "take all of our chapters to the moon " was the metaphor used in a discu ssion at the fall 1997 International Fra ternity Board of Directors meetin g in Cincinnati. It was a powerful and inspirin g ima ge for me, because it captured the scope of a project that I belie ve is vital to the continued exis tence and future growth of our brotherhood . The project, called The
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make each undergraduate brother 's personal grow th the top priority in e very Delta U chapter across No rth
Americ a. Whil e that may sound like the primary goal for all of our chapters, it is not. On too many DU campuses, the first commitment by our chapters is to preserve and build a reput ation based on providing socia l contacts a nd a full social calendar for its memb ers. At these chapters, parties are the top commitment, rath er than the grow th and development of eac h brother. The emphasis of our co mmitment to each DU pledge and broth er must change. It must do so for hund reds of reason s, but the most important is this: as many as half of our chapt ers are not fulfilling the mission that got this greatest-of-all fraternities started 163 years
the fuel -- the financia l resources -- to assist in the Fraterni ty's lunar mission. We raised a total of nearly $280,000 in the year that ended June 30, 1997, with no grant request for the Sta r Program.
Thi s year, we must raise $400,000 (an increa se of nearly 43 %) to fund all of the programs adequately; including a $77 ,000 Phase I grant for the Star P ro gram (see Campai gn Priorit ies box below). If you sense some ge nuine excitem ent for the future of DU , and the impact that new programs will have upon it, your perception is correct. The need is urge nt, however, for financia l support at all levels from our alumni and parents. Our Director of Leadership Education position must be funded immediately, before any further progress can occ ur. We're headed for the moon, and we need you to climb on board. Fraternally,
6Lu /11 . ?U拢{J Richard M. Holland , Syracuse '83 Executi ve Director, DU Educational Found ation
1997路98 ANNUAL CAMPAIGN PRIORITIES FOR YOUR DU BROTHERS
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Star Program for Leadership Development Phase I Grant: $77,000 Annual Summer Leadership Institute: $50 ,000 Annual Winter Presidents Academy. $40 ,000 Scholarships, internships, Alumni Conference: $24,000 Leadership Consultant visits to each chapter: $23 ,250
To pledge your support for your DU brothers, col/ toll-tree 7-888-676-7834, extension 57 7. Il EI:rA UPSILON QUARTBR LmANUARY 199R
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