Delts Crafting a Legacy

DELTS CRAFTING A LEGACY

Evangelos S. Levas

Evangelos “Angel” S. Levas (University of Kentucky, 1954) has continuously served Delta Tau Delta as a generous and thoughtful brother. His profound professional leadership skills have helped Delts following in his steps lead lives of excellence for decades.

The son of Greek immigrant parents, Levas proved his dedication to serving those around him from a young age, as he transformed the family eatery Coney Island Restaurant into the Levas’ Restaurant alongside his late brother, John V. Levas (University of Kentucky, 1957).

Through the Fraternity, Levas volunteered his time as southern division president, division vice president, Arch Chapter treasurer, and a member on the Delta Epsilon House Corporation Board. Thanks to his many years of service, Levas was cited to the Distinguished Service Chapter, the highest award presented by the Fraternity, in 1980.

Brother Levas has been a generous donor to the Delt Foundation for many years, making his first gift in 1973. He supports a variety of educational initiatives through contributions to the Delta Epsilon Educational Fund, the Colonies and New Chapters Fund, the Annual DeltFund, and others. He recently committed to a Platinum Society level contribution to the Forging the Future Campaign by creating a generous gift plan. His most recent generosity underscores his commitment to Delt adding to the impact of future gifts outlined in his estate plans. Foundation President, Steve K. Vedra (Butler University, 2002) underscored the importance of estate gifts, “Individuals like Brother Levas, who make these types of planned gift arrangements, understand that they have an opportunity to craft a future for the next generation and beyond. We are grateful for his past, current, and future generosity.”

Levas is recognized as a member of the Bethany Society, Heritage Society, and in 2014 was the recipient of the Crystal Vision Award. The Crystal Vision Award is the highest recognition awarded by the Foundation—having been awarded to only eight individuals since the award’s inception. The Crystal Vision Award recognizes individuals who have made contributions of $1 million or more to the Delta Tau Delta Educational Foundation, among other acts of generosity.

Join the Heritage Society today by including the Delta Tau Delta Educational Foundation in your estate plans. Planned gifts are often made through direct-bequests, beneficiary designations, life-income plans, and other financial tools that can reduce estate taxes or even create an income stream for you and your loved ones. The Delt Foundation offers free resources for creating a will, updating your beneficiaries, and disclosing gifts designated for Delta Tau Delta.

Thanks to his many years of service, Levas was honored with the Distinguished Service Chapter in 1980, the highest award presented by the Fraternity.

VISIT DELTS.ORG/PLANNED-GIVING TO LEARN MORE AND JOIN THE HERITAGE SOCIETY.

DELTS CRAFTING A LEGACY

Andrew S. Welch

Just two years into his Delt experience, Andrew S. Welch (University of Southern Mississippi, 2024) is already hard at work forging a future of his own and for the Fraternity. Previously serving his chapter as the director of new member education, Welch was later elected president. More recently Welch earned a new title — a title new to him, in a position new to Delta Tau Delta. At the 2022 Norfolk Karnea, he was selected to serve as the inaugural student director on the Arch Chapter. As such, he officially represents the voice of the undergraduate membership.

It is no exaggeration to say that Welch is already giving back. In addition to volunteer positions with his chapter and now the Fraternity he joined the Crescent Society in 2022. Welch certainly has set the groundwork for a lifetime of giving to Delta Tau Delta. At just twenty years old, that is a tall order.

Recently Abby M. Paragon, coordinator of Foundation communications sat down with Brother Welch for an interview.

Q: What made Delt stand out to you during the recruitment process and how has that transitioned during your undergraduate career? A: I first went to a ping-pong tournament that the chapter was hosting and that’s when I met all the brothers. I became closer to some of the other guys and would go there almost every day. I was searching for a brotherhood and strong community base, and I found exactly that at Delt. I was able to immediately jump in as the director of new member education and development and have a direct role in ushering in the new generation. As president, serving my chapter in this capacity has been so rewarding as an individual and really keeps me motivated to continue doing the good work of the Fraternity and improve it when it might not be at its best.

Q: You’re recognized as a member of the

Crescent Society for beginning your journey of giving back to the Foundation as an undergraduate. What made you decide to start donating? A: Giving someone an experience that they wouldn’t have been able to have because of financial reasons is an extremely rewarding thing to do, and I think we’re called to do that as a Delt. Seeing brothers find success that they might not have been able to achieve makes me proud to be a part of this fraternity. Q: What does it mean to you to have also been selected as the Ken File Scholarship for

Undergraduate Excellence recipient? A: To be selected on a national scale in a very selective group is something I’m extremely grateful for and relieved to know it will help ease the financial burden that comes with being an undergraduate. The Delt

Foundation gives undergraduates across the nation the ability to achieve these goals, and through these opportunities I’ve been fortunate enough to keep my experience going.

Q: How do you feel Delt has molded your undergraduate experience and how do you hope it plays a role in your future? A: Because of Delt, I’ve learned how to develop leadership opportunities and my own skills. I’ve been granted so many different chances to join organizations and receive honors from the university that wouldn’t have been made possible if I weren’t a Delt. In my own future, I hope to be able to give back to Delt, both through my time and treasure.

I want to be a part of someone else’s undergraduate experience and help them wear their letters for one more day, like others have done for me.

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