A Gift to Inspire the Future

Prior to pledging Delta Tau Delta, Monroe E. Trout, M.D. (University of Pennsylvania, 1953) had already been living out our values of truth, courage, faith and power. From a very young age, he committed to making an impact on society through a life of excellence and he continually works to instill those values in all he encounters.

Monroe and his wife Sandy recently made an initial Silver Level commitment to the Forging the Future Campaign. Also a member of the Bethany Society and the Order of the C—, the Trouts are grateful to know that our Fraternity uses their gifts to provide essential member training.

Brother Trout commented, “The Fraternity taught us how to be good leaders and that is one of life’s most important lessons.” Trout’s wife, Sandy, also noted that generosity has a domino effect, “We hope our gift inspires people to give in return, throughout their careers.”

Delt has given Trout a life of friendship no matter where he and Sandy have lived. Whether it be meeting his best man in the Omega Chapter, reconnecting with long-lost brothers, or befriending new faces around the country, Trout has always been eager to create new bonds of brotherhood. He credits the ability to make and connect with so many friends as one of Delt’s most commendable assets. Notable lifelong relationships have included Jim Bowersox, Don Kress, Alan Brackett and many others over the years. Recently, Trout reconnected with Bryan Weatherup, a Delt from San Diego who is now serving overseas in the military, proving that Delta Tau Delta is not just for undergraduates.

Sandy, a graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Madison and member of Kappa Alpha Theta, quickly adopted and mimicked her husband’s love for and devotion to Delt. Sandy admires the lasting impact of fraternities and sororities. She elaborated, “it gives you a small island in the great ocean of a university.”

Dr. Trout has earned Silver Level recognition for his gift to the Forging the Future Campaign. He is also a member of the Bethany Society and has reached Al Sheriff Associate designation for his lifetime giving.

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CAMPAIGN GOAL UPDATE

*As of 10/11