The Deke Quarterly, Volume 130, No. 1

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CHAIRMAN’S LETTER

Have the Courage...

Dear Brothers, Over the holidays this winter, I enjoyed watching a director’s commentary with Francis Ford Coppola for The Godfather Part I, clearly a classic. Some of his musings surprised me. Coppola recalled, “I was very unhappy during The Godfather. I’d been told by everyone that my ideas for it were so bad … I didn’t have a lot of confidence in myself. I was only about thirty years old. And, I was just hanging on by my wits … I had no indication that this would turn into a successful film, much less a film that was going to become a classic. So, I always feel for young people. Remember when those times you feel that people are putting down your ideas, those are the same ideas you’re going to be celebrating thirty years later, so you have to have courage.”

What is the DKE Classic you are working on right now? What could you do? Attend an alumni event, serve on a committee, join the email list, submit an article or picture for publication, contribute money, contribute airline miles for DKE staff, join the DKE Club of NYC, help with rush, include DKE in your legacy planning, encourage your DKE contemporaries, or join DEKEUnited (since it is fast becoming the best way to keep informed on what’s happening at your chapter and with DKE in general).

Elsewhere in this issue you’ll read about our new career networking service, called DEKECareers. This service is intended to connect our undergraduates who are looking for jobs or seeking alumni advice with DKE alumni who are in a position to help, either through hiring decisions, or simply by spending a bit of time mentoring a young Deke by email or by telephone. The key to making this work will be a high level of alumni participation, and if successful, could be the most important thing that we as alumni Dekes can do to help our younger Brothers. So please take a moment to register for DEKEUnited and head to the DEKECareers section. Post a job or volunteer to be a mentor. Perhaps that can be your DKE Classic.

Thanks to everyone who is participating in DKE’s revival, and I hope you enjoy this issue of the Quarterly. We cannot provide alone at the board and staff level everything our young actives deserve. You can give DKE something in addition to your financial resources – your time and talent. How about it?

In the Bonds,

Stanford McMillan Chairman, Board of Directors Gamma ‘89

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TA B L E O F

The

DEKE Q u a r t e r l y

CONTENTS COVER STORY

Editor’s Letter

Volume 130, No. 1 Spring 2012

168th Convention Update DEKECareers

Published by Delta Kappa Epsilon International PO Box 8360 Ann Arbor, MI 48107 (734) 302-4210 | dke.org

DEKEUnited Launches Expansion Report

Quarterly Staff Robert Alvis, Editor-in-Chief Stephen Hicks, Managing Editor, Designer

2011 Lion Trophy Results

Contributors Kevin Cuneo Michael Hilts Brian Wallace

DKE Board of Directors Stanford McMillan, Chairman Bob Bilbrough, Vice Chairman Matthew Blevins, Treasurer Albert Bienvenu, South Grant Burnyeat, West Bob Green, At large Thomas Halley, North Sam Heffner, At large John McNeil, At large Scot Merkle, At large Mason Morjikian, Midwest Michael Peters, At large Peter Tripp, Northeast Ross Wigle, At large David Chodak, Undergraduate Billy Treadway, Honorary President

DKE HQ Staff Doug Lanpher, Executive Director Sarah Christensen, Administrative Director Ron Li, Chapter Consultant Thomas Hudson, Chapter Consultant Chase Treadway, Chapter Consultant Jordan Bailey, Administrative Assistant

2011 Blaisdell Award

Remembering a Legend 16 Brothers of Phi Rho place ΔKE letters at Paterno statue during candlelight vigil on January 23, 2012

FEATURES

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Phi Rho’s New House 20 years in the making

Copyright ©2012 Delta Kappa Epsilon

DKE International Reports Risk Management Focus Spotlight on Service Welcome to the DKE House

Hard work pays off

Chapter Roll

Mystic Circle

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We want to hear from you!

POSTMASTER: Send address changes to DEKE Quarterly Ann Arbor, MI 48107.

Change of address: Please contact ΔKE HQ and provide Full Name, Chapter, Old and New Address

Chairman’s Letter

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Kappa Comeback

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DEPARTMENTS

Alumni News

The DEKE QUARTERLY is an educational journal published by Delta Kappa Epsilon Fraternity, PO Box 8360, Ann Arbor, MI 48107, in Fall, Winter, Spring, and Summer.

Correspondence: Send correspondence to DEKE Quarterly, PO Box 8360 Ann Arbor, MI 48107. Manuscripts, literature, and letters should be addressed to the Editor. Submissions will not be returned, and please mark CONFIDENTIAL if desired not to be published.

SPECIAL NEWS

ΔKE Board member, John McNeil Psi ‘79, presents 2011 Lion Trophy to Patrick Morris ‘12 (Bro Beta) and Jonathan Brayman ‘12 (VP)

This new incarnation of the Deke Quarterly is the result of many hours of dedicated work from committed DKE actives and alumni such as you. But this is only the first step. This magazine is the embodiment of our Brotherhood, and as such, cannot thrive without your support.

We encourage alumni and actives alike to generate and submit quality content for publication.

Please contact dekequarterly@dkehq.org for more information on how to keep this age-old Delta Kappa Epsilon tradition alive and well. www.dke.org 3

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Editor’s Letter “The Quarterly is not what it ought to be. The strengthening of the Quarterly must be made through betterment of Chapter and Alumni letters.”

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he first quote is from 1902 convention minutes; the second is a 1908 convention resolution. Clearly the

challenge to produce a quality quarterly magazine by relying mostly on others to send in material is not a recent phenomenon.

The DEKE Quarterly paused in late 2011 to reorganize towards a system that would ensure the magazine could be published the intended four times per year. ΔKE International felt this was a crucial component of improving service to actives and alumni. The years of only one or two issues and stretches with the magazine missing for several years were not acceptable. The Quarterly returned in 2010, but regular issues remained a challenge.

The solution was two fold. First, standardize the content.

Second, establish several writers and contributors who are only expected to help out once or twice a year. While this has now been done, we still need material sent in to keep the magazine complete. The specific topics below are intended as a guide to make this easier.

Our four issues will be Fall, Winter, Spring, and Summer, with online publishing in September, December, March, and June dates respectively (actual date within the month will vary). Hard copy printing and mailing will take place shortly thereafter (budget permitting) and is limited to alumni and chapters whose dues payments are current.

“Undergraduates & graduates are encouraged to take a more lively and contributory interest in the DEKE Quarterly. This is a publication of value to us all, we feel it should receive more hearty support than has been given of late.”

NEW SECTIONS FOCUSING ON CHAPTERS As part of the reorganization, we are making a concerted effort to include much more information about individual chapter accomplishments and history. In addition to Chapter News twice a year, there will be the following two openings in each issue to highlight your chapter along with the opportunity detailed later in “Feature Stories”.

SPOTLIGHT ON SERVICE From the ongoing Habitat for Humanity efforts at Beta, to impressive increases in Dance Marathon contributions at Phi Rho, to this issue’s story of one Gamma brother transforming “food deserts” in Nashville; all of us should be aware of the substantial positive contributions ΔKE chapters make throughout North America. We need to do a better job getting the word out and this section should help. Every chapter now has the opportunity to present their accomplishments in detail beyond a quick mention in their chapter report. Let us know how your chapter is making a difference; we will make every effort to publish all of the information we receive. Projects big and small will be included.

WELCOME TO THE DKE HOUSE One of the more interesting facts of Greek life everywhere is the history of individual chapters and the diversity of housing. ΔKE is no different in this regard. This regular feature will allow chapters to detail their founding and development. Those with chapter “houses”, be it a large manor or a dorm section, will want to describe their lodging and comment on how it has impacted the chapter.

If you are interested in seeing your chapter highlighted in one or both of these sections please send a note to dekequarterly@dkehq.org.

We will then contact you to discuss the specifics and timing.

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CONTINUING QUARTERLY DEPARTMENTS COVER STORY The primary piece in each issue will continue to be something we feel is of interest to all Dekes. While there is no set topic, we will have compelling copy in every edition.

CHAPTER NEWS Chapter News (previously Chapter Chatter) will be now be published in the Winter (December) and Spring (March) issues, the ones most closely related to the academic year. We will have strict submission deadlines as we can’t delay publishing waiting for reports to come in and maintain our timetable.

However, multiple reminders will be sent out via DEKEUnited. Hopefully, having a specific schedule and deadlines will assist chapters in submitting reports consistently.

NOTE: There wasn’t enough time to get rev up Chapter News before wrapping this issue, so it will be in the Summer (June) edition. You should have already received a DEKEUnited flash indicating an April 27 deadline.

ALUMNI NEWS The Quarterly will continue the important function of keeping current with alumni. In addition to updates on individuals there will be a renewed effort to report on activities. The wonderful personal bond begun when joining ΔKE continues to be strengthened in the real world through reunions, quarterly meetings, summer retreats, chapter support functions, or just the occasional lunch. We would like to expand this section and will be reaching out to alumni clubs and groups so we can publish meetings dates and recap reunions and other events.

MYSTIC CIRCLE We want to keep everyone updated on those brothers who have passed away but the notices must be sent to us. Please send these to mysticcircle@dkehq. org with cc to dekequarterly@dkehq.org to allow every brother to be acknowledged. Space considerations may require shortened versions, but every notice will be published.

CHAPTER ROLL This listing will be expanded to provide some additional information. Be it an owned house, rented house, or temporary house, we want to make the chapter address available for everyone with a location that can be visited. We thought this would be helpful should other Dekes be in the area and want to check out the local chapter. The most recent pledge class size and number of actives, as reported to ΔKE International, will also be shown.

Later this year we will cover “Dekes in sports” (actives who are on varsity or club teams) and “Dekes in military” (alumni who are on active duty in any capacity). We would very much like this to be as complete as possible. Please send a note to dekequarterly@dkehq.org with the name of everyone in your chapter on a university team and/or the name of a Deke you know currently serving his country.

NEW SECTIONS COVERING FRATERNITY-WIDE TOPICS DKE HQ UPDATE DEKEUnited was developed to keep DEKE Nation informed of daily happenings. The Quarterly will offer an avenue to summarize this information while providing additional background. At the beginning of the academic year, in the Fall issue, goals for the year and any new programs will be presented. The following two issues (Winter & Spring) will contain “field reports” based on the activities and conclusions of the chapter consultants from their chapter visits. The Summer issue report will be a recap of the year.

RISK MANAGEMENT FOCUS The most important concern facing ΔKE, Risk Management, needs thorough coverage. Risk Management Focus will put ΔKE International’s policies in writing, circulate best practices, provide guidance, and help chapters be proactive in avoiding problems. The goal is to provide specific information enabling chapters to be successful in this crucial area.

SPECIAL NEWS These articles will cover items which occur once a year such as the upcoming convention, updates on new chapters, new ΔKE International program, results for the Lion Trophy competition and other awards.

FEATURE STORIES Each magazine will have two articles about ΔKE, Dekes, and related happenings. Our themes are primarily: prominent alumni, ΔKE history, major ΔKE activities, Dekes in organizations, alumni activities, and alumni/chapter relationships. Every year, at least one Feature Story will be a Chapter Focus.

A chapter improvement piece or any other story about a chapter is welcome.

You can write it yourself, or submit an idea for a Quarterly writer to complete. We’d be very interested in learning of any achievement, event, or note of historical appeal on a chapter.

Another major improvement is having a managing/design editor. Stephen Hicks, Delta Psi ‘12, has volunteered to help in this capacity. Stephen’s major is journalism and he will be responsible for maintaining a consistent and professional look for the magazine. We think the upgrade will be evident right away.

Even with our new “system” in place, we still need your help. First, whether you are an alumni or an active member, please let your chapter leadership know how important it is to see the news about your chapter on a regular basis. Second, if you would like to see your chapter highlighted in Spotlight on Service and/or Welcome to the ΔKE House send us a note. Third, please let us know if there is a particular story (accomplished alumni, ΔKE history event, chapter accomplishment, or anything else) you feel would be of interest to your fellow Dekes.

We hope you enjoy these changes and will help make the DEKE Quarterly a valuable part of the ΔKE experience. Feel free to give us any suggestions and please take the time to let us know what you think.

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D K E I N T E R N AT I O N A L R E P O R T S

DKE HQ Update

by Doug Lanpher

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ith the academic year closing in just a few weeks, it seems appropriate to give Dekes a summary of some of the accomplishments of your ΔKE International staff this year and detail some of the programs we’re trying to implement. First, it’s good to emphasize here, as I do whenever I visit a chapter, we work on what our members want us Doug Lanpher, Executive Director to be working on. We work for you–our undergrads and our alumni, and if we’re busy doing a great job at the wrong things, it doesn’t benefit anyone. We want to provide tangible benefits to our collegiate Dekes, to help their chapters succeed and make their ΔKE experience more meaningful, and to help our alumni re-engage, or stay engaged, with the Fraternity and their Brothers from their school days. Any suggestions and/or ideas about how we can do a better job are always appreciated.

Internet Upgrades- ΔKE has significantly upgraded its Social Media presence. The objective is to communicate with our collegiate Dekes the same way they communicate with each other, and to make interacting with ΔKE International easy. But we also hope alumni will use the new resources, to keep informed of what we are doing. The improved ΔKE website (www.dke.org) was launched on September 6th.

If you haven’t visited it yet, please do so, and give us your feedback.

If there’s anything you’d like from the site that it’s not doing now, let us know. One feature, “This Day in ΔKE History”, highlighting a historical fact about ΔKE or Dekes, has proven very popular. If you have any suggestions, significant dates in your chapter’s history, for example, please let us know that as well.

DEKEUnited, the new private social network site just for Deke members was launched the same day. This will be the primary place where Dekes go for information about the Fraternity. The details are in a special article later in this issue. It is strictly a PRIVATE site, there is NO SELLING of email addresses or personal information of any kind.

In addition to our new website and private network, we are communicating via Twitter (@ DKE1844), for quick updates on Deke events, news, and other tidbits about Greek Life. You don’t have to be a computer expert to use these tools and stay updated on all things Deke. Give it a try!

Expanded Merchandise- We will soon be offering a wider variety of Deke items for our members, at DEKEStore on our website and through DEKEUnited. Chapters will even be able to design their own t-shirts on the site, and place orders, all in one step. If you have suggestions for products you’d like to see offered, please let us know.

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Regional Alumni Clubs- Last fall we held “Deke Club” functions in Chicago, Boston, Houston, and Atlanta. Our objective is to set up ongoing clubs in all those cities (and more), with regular outings such as lunches and dinners.

2012 Convention- We’re hard at work planning this summer’s Convention, to be held in Tuscaloosa, AL July 25-28. Read later in this issue about the great program we have lined up. We know it will be a fun time for all attendees.

Expansion- All of us at ΔKE are very excited to have four new colonies on our chapter roll this year, all at schools where we’ve never had chapters. The four are Auburn University, Manhattan College, NC State, and St. Joe’s College in Long Island, with a fifth colony expected soon at UNC-Wilmington. Chapter Consultants Ron Li and Tom Hudson have prepared an excellent onboarding program for new colonies, and all these men are very excited to become part of our great Fraternity soon. We look to keep up the pace next year, with possibly 3 to 4 new colonies.

Chapter Visits- We have remained focused this year on strengthening weaker chapters, and we’ve seen some great success at several schools. One of the Feature stories in this issue details the wonderful revival that’s taken place over the past two years at Kappa-Miami.

We know we’ll have more stories like that to report on in future issues.

Networking- In addition to DEKECareers, which you will read about elsewhere in this issue, we will plan Networking events next summer in several cities. Last summer’s “Dekes in Finance” event in New York was a huge success, so we’ll plan another one there this summer, along with a few other cities.

Operations- We have two specific projects on this side of the business. First, improving our database. ΔKE HQ has tried very hard to upgrade communication to and among all Dekes, but our scope is limited to good email and postal addresses. We will be reaching out to alumni seeking help with contact info for others with whom we’ve lost touch. A second specific topic is a focus on risk management education and awareness among undergraduates. I don’t think we’ve done a good job of providing guidance to our younger Brothers to help them make better decisions involving social events and new member programs. To that end we have hired a Risk Management Consultant who is studying best practices from industry resources and other fraternities. She will be preparing a meaningful program to help our chapters in this important area.

There are many other responsibilities to keep the business running.

These are some of the larger initiatives we are instituting, to keep ΔKE moving forward, and to keep providing all our members with better resources to get the most out of membership in our great Fraternity. Please feel free to contact me with any questions or comments.

SPECIAL NEWS

Convention Update 2012 DEKE CONVENTION SCHEDULED FOR JULY 26-28 Plan to join Dekes from all over North America in Tuscaloosa this summer for the 168th Stated Convention of Delta Kappa Epsilon. Our hosts will be the Psi-Alabama chapter, 2011 Lion Trophy winners. We’re expecting a large undergraduate turnout with over 40 chapters sending at least one delegate (up from 34 in 2010).

The 168th Convention DKE Conventions are memorable events. You will meet Dekes from many different chapters, and new friendships will be made. Anyone who attended a previous convention will tell you it’s an incredible 3 days. Our hosts at Alabama will put on a first-rate show with many meetings to be held in their showcase of a house. We are hoping to arrange a tour of the football facilities and view the 2011 BCS championship trophy.

Travel If you’re considering carpooling to Tuscaloosa, it’s 1,109 miles from NYC (16 hours), 799 miles from D.C. (13 hours) and 717 miles from Chicago (12 hours).

When you get to town you won’t need your car again until it’s time to leave as buses will be provided to the main venues. If you’re flying, Birmingham Airport (BHM) is closest. We will arrange transportation both from and to the airport so you will not need to rent a car.

Psi, Alabama house

Preparation Back in November we surveyed our undergraduates to obtain a consensus on the topics they were most interested in covering. The educational sessions and seminars for delegates will be structured around those topics. As for your free time, the Deke House and the dorms where the actives will be staying are within walking distance to downtown Tuscaloosa, which is a fun college town. DKE alumni are invited and encouraged to attend as well. There will be activities for alumni and their wives on each day of the Convention, including a golf tournament. Note to Deke Alumni Advisers, alumni association leaders, and any alumni who help advise a chapter. On Friday there will be a special meeting for you, to discuss topics of interest to alumni associations and house corporations. You should be receiving a survey soon asking for input on the topics you’d find most valuable to talk about such as fundraising, risk management, communications, financial management, etc. We’ll also have outside subject matter experts in attendance at that meeting.

Though the Convention budget isn’t finalized, we can say the per-delegate cost will be lower than in 2010. In addition, tiered pricing will be offered, allowing chapters to save even more on the second and third delegates. We can also promise a few nice other surprises along the way. The Convention is a great opportunity to learn from other Deke Brothers what they do to make their chapters successful, and it’s also a lot of fun. It will be an experience you will remember and talk about for years to come.

Check the DKE website often, more information will be posted soon, with updates as final details are ironed out.

Schedule of Events Wednesday, July 25: 6:00PM opening welcome reception.

Thursday, July 26: AM-Team building activity for DKE actives; PM-Multiple educational sessions for delegates; dinner as a group, or you can head out on your own.

Friday, July 27:: AM-Outing for delegates and all attendees; PM-Educational seminars; dinner at a local spot.

Saturday, July 28:: AM-Breakout sessions; PMBusiness of the Convention with election of the new undergraduate member of Board of Directors; Closing banquet with Featured Speaker, 2012 Lion Trophy winners, Alumni awards, and you can count on a song or two.

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DKE Announces New Job Networking Service Alumni Support Requested “Industry flesh merchants (recruiters) shy away from the bookworm, the man who lacks forcefulness, the author of ‘shotgun’ (vaguely worded) applications, and the oddball. ‘We’d rather have a Deke than a Phi Beta Kappa,’ they repeat.”

-Excerpt from a Newsweek Magazine article on executive recruitment, 1956.

Delta Kappa Epsilon headquarters announces the launch of a very

We have a few chapters with informal networking or mentoring pro-

exciting new service designed to help facilitate career connections

grams, but nothing exists across the DKE spectrum to connect De-

between Dekes from all chapters. It’s called DEKECareers. It will

kes from various chapters and parts of North America. In late July

be an online center for posting jobs and for seeking career mentoring

of 2011, we held a “Dekes in Finance” Networking event in New

and networking advice.

York City. Almost 100 Dekes, many of whom

For this project to be successful, it requires active participation from

were in New York for

a wide range of alumni. This is also the best and easiest way for DKE

internships,

alumni who would like to get involved by helping today’s generation

the event and all con-

of young Dekes.

sidered it a big success.

attended

Next year we will reThis is the most important service that ΔKE can offer to its members,

peat the event but not

and that we as Dekes can offer to one another. Today’s competitive

to limit it to Finance.

economy has put a premium on the need for students and job seekers

Atendees at a “Dekes in Finance” Networking event in New York

to take advantage of a wide network of contacts and acquaintances,

general networking event with different areas of the room set up for

Instead, it will be a

and our goal is to help our members extend their network to their

various industries.

fraternity Brothers, who they may not know but with whom they

events in cities such as San Francisco, Toronto, Boston, Chicago, and

share a common bond in ΔKE.

a few others.

Among the key questions our travelling headquarters staff often ask

A note about Internships.

active Brothers is what can DKE do to make their fraternity experi-

ly important part, perhaps even a vital part, of a college student’s

ence more valuable. A significant majority say they would like to be

future career. Especially in certain industries, today’s students are

able to tap into the outstanding alumni network for which DKE is

actively seeking to work in unpaid or low-paid internships during

known. This was the genesis for DEKECareers.

their summers. These internships have multiple purposes, among

We are also interested in holding networking

Internships have become an extreme-

them to enable the student to learn more about the industry and the One objective is to create actual job postings and leads on intern-

specific company, to gain some experience and expand his network,

ships and permanent positions. But perhaps as important is helping

and finally, the companies hiring the interns get to meet and evalu-

our young Brothers who are seeking to connect with Dekes in their

ate potential future hires. Many Dekes I’ve spoken to who interned

desired industry, for career advice and mentoring, as well as for ex-

last summer have been offered full time employment with the same

panding their network of contacts. Most schools have career centers,

companies.

but these generally fall short in providing real-world advice on what students should be doing while in college to prepare them for their

It is our belief that Deke alumni who are in a position to make (or

careers, and to be better candidates for positions once they hit the

influence) hiring decisions, would enjoy the opportunity to give a

job market. In fact, most of the undergrads we speak to say a men-

Brother Deke a head start in his career, and to act as a mentor. It’s a

toring component is more realistic, certainly at least as important as

great way to extend the bonds of brotherhood to a new generation

actual job placement. They know this is how connections are made,

of Dekes. Imagine how rewarding it would be for an alumnus to be

networks are built, and careers get started. This is true not just for

able to provide a little guidance and career advice to a young Brother,

financial-related careers, but also media, marketing and advertising,

even one from a different chapter; and to have that guidance make a

internet/IT, energy, and so on. DKE has about 400 graduating seniors

real difference in the younger Deke’s life and career.

every year, and they are a very diverse and interesting group of young men.

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“FOR THIS PROJECT TO BE SUCCESSFUL, IT REQUIRES VERY ACTIVE PARTICIPATION FROM A WIDE RANGE OF ALUMNI. THIS IS ALSO THE BEST AND EASIEST WAY FOR DKE ALUMNI WHO WOULD LIKE TO GET INVOLVED BY HELPING TODAY’S GENERATION OF YOUNG DEKES”

How DEKECareers Will Work DEKECareers will be managed from within DKE’s private social network called DEKEUnited. (Please see details elsewhere in this issue on DEKEUnited, a private site for DKE members, alumni and undergraduates only). It’s a very simple app which makes it easy for you to participate. The site will have two basic features: “Find a Job,” which is operational now, and “Find a Mentor,” which we plan to add in late 2012.

Find a Job - will enable alumni to POST available jobs. It’s an easy process which takes only about a minute. We encourage alumni to post jobs that are available, EVEN IF YOU ARE NOT THE HIRING MANAGER. Then, any Deke Brother will be able to search the site for available jobs and POST A RESUME for those jobs or internships that are of interest to him. Inquiries on the job will go to the poster, and the poster can respond appropriately.

Find a Mentor – will enable alumni who are willing to serve in this capacity to answer a few questions about their area of expertise. DKE undergrads will then be able to search for alumni who they think may be able to help them. The connection is made through DEKECareers allowing the mentor and mentee to communicate privately through the system. It’s an open-ended process; the value to be gained will be dependent on how much each side puts into it.

DEKECareers is a streamlined, simple method of connecting younger Dekes with those who are in a position to help them get into their desired career. But in order to be effective, we need to obtain critical mass with the number of participating alumni. So please, we ask all Deke alumni to do three things:

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Go to DEKEUnited and register at www.dekeunited.org. (Takes one minute) Find the DEKECareers app on the left hand panel of the home screen when you log in, and post any available jobs from your company Distribute this message to your entire Deke network and encourage them to participate.

This is the single best service DKE can offer to its younger Brothers. It’s also the best way for DKE Alumni to be involved with the Fraternity and help out today’s generation of outstanding young men. The Newsweek quote above may be old, but we think you’ll agree if given the option, every Deke looking to hire great young talent would rather hire a Brother Deke. You will get a gentleman, scholar, and jolly good fellow; how can you go wrong with that? But even better, you’ll have the great satisfaction that you helped out a young Deke Brother get started in his career. What better way can one Deke help another? What better way can a Deke alumnus get back involved with his Fraternity? Please register for DEKEUnited and lend us your expertise, and your network!

Here is just one example of the mutual benefit of this effort: When it is time to finally move on from college, one of the hardest decisions to face is what direction to take next. As many are aware, the process of applying for jobs (and now internships) has evolved considerably over the past decade. The advent of job search websites and social networks has made it more important to establish a strong network of individuals who will be able to support and aid you in making the right career moves. I can think of no better network foundation than can be found within the bonds of DKE. As a member of Zeta Zeta chapter at LSU, I was able to come in close contact early and often with our alumni, and those relationships have allowed me to choose a path in which I am confident. The history and prominence of Dekes in business is no small thing; having a network of brothers in all corners of the country is what makes our fraternity great. College will teach about your specific degree, but it will not teach you how to connect with those who share your interests. Being able to speak with brothers who work in the same field you wish to pursue allows you to gain greater insight with access to information you simply cannot get from general acquaintances. Using these relationships, I was able to obtain a financial analyst position with the state’s largest commercial real estate brokerage firm (owned and operated by a Zeta Zeta alumnus). I have been fortunate enough to establish many connections thus far in my life, but none have allowed me to better prepare myself than those made through DKE.” -Wilson Blum ZZ ‘11

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Wilson Blum proved himself at the chapter level by showing leadership and the ability to interact with older businessmen in the community. I am always on the lookout for new young talent, and many of the traits that come with success in commercial real estate are directly correlated to traits learned through DKE. Wilson has been one of the best new hires to date and I am excited about his future with my company.

- Beau Box ZZ ’89, President, Beau Box Commercial Real Estate

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RISK MANAGEMENT REPORT

Risk Management Focus Alumni Behavior

by Ron Li Risk Management has been an area of concentration for DKE International this year and the consultant team is proud of the strides we have made. Chapters are reacting promptly to risk management issues and many have begun taking a proactive approach to ensure their Dekes and friends of Dekes are safe and accounted for under all circumstances involving Delta Kappa Epsilon. That being said, there is an area of concern that Tom and I would like to see our chapters work on in the next few months and foreseeable future. It may surprise you to know we are speaking of alumni behavior at chapter events and all chapter-related activities.

With these facts in mind, please do not take this as an accusation, rather a way for us, on behalf of the undergraduates, to help bring a message to DKE alumni across North America. It is important to realize that even as an alumnus; you must respect the chapter’s property though you may not be its primary user. Help out with damages you know were caused by yourself or another alumnus. If an undergraduate arranges a taxi to get you home safe and sound as part of a designated driver program, don’t give him a hard time, or worse, let yourself or another alumnus make a poor example to the very undergraduates that you are trying to mentor.

Sexual harassment claims, financial liability for damaged and/or stolen property, chapters facing probation, suspension and even the threat of expulsion have been consequences of inappropriate alumni behavior at chapters this past year. When surveyed, many chapters of DKE report this poor conduct and demeanor as a significant consideration in planning an event. This phenomenon extends from the youngest alumni to the most senior, at occasions ranging from pledging activities to annual athletic events and undergraduate social affairs to fraternity banquets, alumni reunions and DKE networking events, to name a few. It is an area of concern undergraduates are afraid to vocalize because they do not want to upset alumni and it has started to become a real cause for anxiety at a small number of chapters.

That being said, the situation is not all doom and gloom. Risk management practices, with alumni help, are trending for the better at many chapters of Delta Kappa Epsilon. Continue to enjoy the company of your fellow brothers in DKE but please be aware of your actions. If you feel like what you are doing may compromise the integrity of the chapter and its undergraduate membership, you most likely are.

Best Practices Require a Team Effort

by Laurie Anne Roberts DKE leadership increasingly sees more situations where dangerous behavior spirals out of control because adequate education and precautions have not been properly introduced and followed at the chapter level. However, we know with proper education of members and good risk management techniques in place, the probability of serious events which scar both psyche and property will be greatly reduced.

Unfortunately, too often risk “management” takes place after an incident occurs. However, each chapter should have “best practices” guidelines in place from alumni relations, to house management, to safe events before embarking on related programs. Strong guidance from each chapter’s alumni council as well as training and oversight by chapter consultants will provide the strong leadership for chapter members necessary to curb serious incidents.

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education; and training on alcohol use. The ongoing discussions will provide insight into common practices as well as the opportunity to establish partnerships for strengthening DKE Chapters.

In addition, DKE must push forward on providing additional methods for brothers to become better skilled in risk management. Consequently, we will be providing training at our International Convention this July to strengthen the bonds of brotherhood.

Your Fraternity needs your assistance to implement risk management programs for all Dekes, whether current actives or alumni. Having a strong community of brotherhood strengthens each chapter in recruitment and provides leadership on campus. Join us in Tuscaloosa, July 26th through 28th and be an active part of the discussion.

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DKE’s Online Transformation: D E K E U nite d

In case you haven’t heard or at least noticed by now, Delta Kappa Epsilon has undergone a significant technologic makeover.

The recent release of a social networking platform exclusively for Dekes and a brand new website (www.dke.org) is just the beginning of how Delta Kappa Epsilon HQ is revolutionizing the way that Dekes can communicate, interact and network with each other. Read on!

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DEKEUnited, in a few words, can be described as an all-in-one chapter management tool for all constituents of a Delta Kappa Epsilon chapter. It functions on one principle: improved chapter organization at every level. Primary functions include, but are not limited to: an event calendar where members can post events; a forum where you can interact with your own chapter as well as the rest of DKE; sign-up lists to track intramural team activities, apparel or any chapter item or activity that requires tracking names (without having to deal with paper!); polls and surveys to settle chapter debates or to generate ideas for events; chapter membership reports; service hour tracking and a dues/donation collecting system. DEKEUnited also provides a listserv (equivalent of an email group) for each chapter to use as its own means of communication in addition to a free text blast number (which has automated features to remind people of events on the calendar, a very popular feature).

To prevent spamming, especially to our alumni members, all of the functions on DEKEUnited are made visible only to those whom you want to see the activity. Members are categorized into six statuses: active member, inactive member, active alumni, regular alumni, pledge and parent. The designations have been created to organize the chapter’s stakeholders into their own groups who can function with each other and the rest of the membership when the situation calls for it (such as when you are hosting a chapter-wide event, alumni and actives included). Alumni associations who have not had a means of communication and organization within themselves and the active chapter now have a platform on which to do so. In addition to this, we are encouraging undergraduates to register their parents to keep them informed on chapter happenings. Parents also have the ability to pay for their son’s outstanding debts through DEKEUnited.

Lastly, each chapter has also been provided with their own website, which can be found at www.CHAPTERNAMEdke.dekeunited.org (i.e., SK is www.sigmakappadke.dekeunited.org). Choosing from 5 simple templates allows for a chapter to keep its public message updated. The website editor tool in DEKEUnited allows for simple updating and eliminates any excuses for not knowing how to update a chapter’s website. If your chapter is not keeping the site current you need to get on the ball. A consistent message is vital to our success and maintaining an updated list of your chapter’s activities will definitely improve your profile on campus.

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At DKE HQ, we have regular discussions with Chapterspot, the company behind DEKEUnited, about ways to improve the platform. Future additions on the drawing board so far, in order of expected release, DEKECareers, DEKEStore and numerous community features that will allow for further inter-chapter correspondence and shared learning (i.e. best practices). In the meantime, we encourage you to go online to www.dekeunited.org to sign-in to your account. If you do not have one, simply click on the button on the page that allows you to request access to DEKEUnited and the current president of the chapter will approve your request. While you’re at it, be sure to check out the new www.dke.org. The site has an entirely different look, with features like the DKE twitter feed (follow us @DKE1844), and most importantly, a whole new undergraduate resources section which is steadily getting populated with materials on recruitment, philanthropy, alumni relations, risk management, pledge education and past lion trophy applications. Check it out and send us your feedback so that we can continue improving it for you!

One could write a short novel on every feature of DEKEUnited, so I am urging you, the reader and Brother in Delta Kappa Epsilon, to get onto the platform yourself and find out what it is all about. Tell your Deke brothers who haven’t experienced it yet. Find out how you can keep in touch with your Deke Brothers and even meet Dekes from elsewhere! DEKEUnited is truly an amazing platform and there is much more to come as we continue to develop it into an integral part of DKE.

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20 Years in the making

By Brian D. Wallace

From near extinction to moving into Fraternity Row this is the evolution of Phi Rho

Humble Beginnings and Hard Realities “A House does not make a brotherhood. It is the heart, spirit and camaraderie of the brothers that makes a brotherhood,” states Frank Recine (Iota pledge class and co-founder of the Phi Rho alumni association).

And just over two decades ago, 21 such men at the Pennsylvania State University were joined in the bonds of Delta Kappa Epsilon’s brotherhood. Penn State received their official charter on February 16, 1991 under the chapter designation, Phi Rho. Wearing the letters of ΔKE proudly upon their chest, these young men planned to take the obvious next step … moving into a permanent home … their own “Deke House.”

Unfortunately, these plans eventually fell through and so began the difficult cycle of moving the Fraternity to a temporary base of operations every couple of years. In its 20 year history, Phi Rho occupied at least seven different houses and for a brief period of time, even operated the brotherhood out of apartments.

The lack of a permanent location made recruitment increasingly difficult for the brothers of Delta Kappa Epsilon, who were competing against more established fraternities -- those with a rich history at Penn State, coupled with having ownership of their own house, many of these houses being mansions. By 2007, Phi Rho faced one of its biggest challenges – extinction. Phi Rho was informed that International would have no choice but to close Phi Rho’s doors if recruitment did not improve.

As one of the oldest International fraternities, Delta Kappa Epsilon is also one of the most resilient fraternities in existence. This spirit runs through all members of this great fraternity and the brothers of Phi Rho are no exception. Even during the toughest of times, when the future of the fraternity itself was uncertain, leaders emerged and

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Phi Rho never needed to lower its standards in recruiting quality men for our brotherhood. By Spring of 2011, still without a permanent house, Phi Rho membership reached 37 brothers – more than three times its number only four years earlier. This rapid expansion, along with generous alumni support, allowed the Phi Rho chapter of Delta Kappa Epsilon to finally secure what those founding members initially set out to do … come home to a permanent Deke house on Fraternity Row.

It all starts with a strong brotherhood The Phi Rho brotherhood has consistently strived to not only recruit members who would uphold the standards of a gentleman, scholar and jolly good fellow, but also to bring into its sacred brotherhood men who will live their lives by the Objects of Delta Kappa Epsilon.

“These were only words in 1991 -- words which were required to be locked into memory to pass a test,” explained founding father, Eric Weilminster. “But the test wasn’t perpetrated as a measure of our acceptance into ΔKE, because we remembered the words. The test was to live the words. We passed the test as founders, and I’m so proud to have seen so many brothers over so many generations pass that test. The legacy isn’t in the words, written to represent certain types of actions. It is in the actions which are represented by the words.

Actions which have been, are, and will be performed by brothers of Phi Rho for decades to come.”

In its 20 year history, the strength of the brotherhood’s membership has at times, been dire. Penn State, with 89 fraternities and sororities, has one of the largest Greek communities of any university in North America. Many of the fraternities and sororities have a long, rich history at Penn State, expanding over 50 years. Competition this steep, especially taking legacies into account, make recruitment for any fledgling fraternity trying.

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As a young fraternity, Phi Rho had to learn how to overcome these challenges by creating a unique niche for itself within the Greek community. By its fifth year, Phi Rho’s membership began to grow at an unprecedented rate, including the largest pledge class to that date.

Delta Kappa Epsilon was beginning to get noticed by the other members of the Greek community and those who were looking to enter into our society. And that is where the downward spiral began. Arrogance is the bane of a strong brotherhood. As our popularity grew, our active efforts to recruit new brothers plummeted. After all, we are Dekes and they will come to us, was the attitude. Within a few semesters, the once strong brotherhood had become a mere shadow of its former self. “Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it,” stated George Santayana and it would seem the brothers of Phi Rho were no historians. Over the next 20 years this self-destructive cycle would play out again and again and again.

By 2007, the chapter had fallen almost to ruin. If recruitment did not immediately improve, it would be the end for the Phi Rho chapter of Delta Kappa Epsilon.

With only nine active brothers and the pressure of six of these brothers graduating, the fall of Phi Rho seemed inevitable. To make matters worse, the Deke house moved locations once again – this time into a small row house that was far from campus. Yet, from this place of darkness, the desire to grow emerged and a new era of change began. Grant Miller and Chris Caswell emerged as leaders within the brotherhood. Taking a proactive role, Miller and Caswell attended a recruitment workshop called “Fired Up.” In this session, the brothers learned to run a more efficient recruitment process, which included an extended rush period. More specific, the idea was to recruit an initial cohort of rushees. Once these prospective members had become pledges, ΔKE would continue recruitment for an additional week, allowing the newly formed pledge class to help recruit their friends.

extinction, the Phi Rho brotherhood more than doubled its numbers – attracting a 12 man pledge class and within two years had reached an impressive 34 active members. The new recruitment tactics had worked and the result was a strong brotherhood, not only in numbers, but in the bonds of brotherhood.

Phi Rho brothers in the back yard for a BBQ

At last, the brothers of Phi Rho seem to have finally learned from the past. Leveraging these techniques will not only further guarantee the survival, but also the quality of the Phi Rho brotherhood.

Engaged alumni and a good bit of fortune In February 2011 – 20 years since the founding of the Phi Rho chapter, the realization of a dream was at hand. Tau Epsilon Phi, which had an established chapter at Penn State for almost 40 years, disbanded its Penn State chapter and in turn, decided to sell its mansion on Fraternity Row, which had been the TEF house for many, many years. The unfortunate turn of events for the brothers of Tau Epsilon Phi was the catalyst the brothers of Phi Rho needed to move within reach of achieving this lifelong dream.

With news of Tau Epsilon Phi’s house for sale, the brothers of Phi Rho wasted no time in forming a housing committee that would investigate what was required to purchase this house, including reaching out to Phi Rho’s relatively young alumni association. Once the initial excitement subsided of what this meant for the fraternity, the brotherhood quickly assessed that an opportunity like this may take another two decades to come along again. As a result, Phi Rho’s president, Adam Brous, called an emergency housing committee meeting the next day to solidify a plan of action to purchase the former TEF house -- making this 20 year old dream possible.

Actives and alumni gather to work on housing details. Adam Brous, Adam Bogovich, Kevin MacDonald, Chris Caswell (alumni), Ben Klophaus, David Battisti (alumni), Justin Batchelor (alumni), and Logan Cozad

“In order for Phi Rho to be secure, it must continue growing the legacy of a multi-cultural brotherhood, based in finding young men who don’t fit a mold, but fit in with us; because they are unique, and yet inside they believe like we do, that everyone can be more.

And they, once chosen, can and will be more. Our goal must be to choose raw men and to make them leaders of men,” explained Eric Weilminster.

Using this extended rush technique and having the will to overcome

Phi Rho’s initial strategic plan consisted of creating a limited liability corporation, selling “shares” of the LLC to alumni in exchange for a return on their investment, and then using the secured money as a down payment of a loan to buy the house. Within the week, the group filed for an LLC with the state of Pennsylvania, hired a real estate agent, and scheduled a private tour of the house, including 10 Phi Rho alumni who were in town.

Although the property was exactly what the Phi Rho brotherhood was looking for – a large house (15,000 square feet) and in a prominent location (Fraternity Row), the conclusion of the tour almost

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ended this dream as quickly as it began. The alumni and real estate agent concluded that in addition to the house’s approximate million dollar purchase amount, the house would require at least $500,000 in renovations just to get up to structural code. In true Deke spirit, the housing committee pressed on and met with a contractor to get an accurate estimate on the price for renovations. This meeting revealed that with limited resources, it would nearly be impossible for the brotherhood to move into this shell of a house in any livable condition.

eventually purchase a permanent house for the brotherhood. With the upcoming 20th anniversary celebration, the new housing venture underway and the chapter’s consistent improvement happening in tangent, timing was on Phi Rho’s side.

Phi Rho chapter room under construction

Phi Rho chapter room completed

Yet, as one door closed, another opened for the brothers of Phi Rho. The chapter received word from the director of fraternity life at Penn State that an investor was interested in purchasing the house and was inquiring if any fraternities were seeking residence in a new house. ΔKE soon learned that there were three fraternities seeking a new house. Delta Kappa Epsilon was the smallest of the three and might have the hardest time filling the house with enough tenants to satisfy the investor.

group. This spark reignited Phi Rho as one brotherhood. Founding fathers were talking to each other again after years of separation; old and new pledge classes were reunited; and undergraduate brothers were able to finally put faces to the names of alumni they learned while pledging Delta Kappa Epsilon.

After a 20 year history of hills and valleys, this bump was not going to stop the Deke brothers from achieving their dream. With all odds against Phi Rho, the housing committee moved ahead and met with the investor. All odds accept one … the strength of the chapter’s character. The housing committee soon found out Phi Rho was highly recommended to the investor by the director of fraternity life at Penn State because of their stellar record. During the next several weeks, the housing committee continued to meet with the investor and it would seem that everything was starting to come together.

Phi Rho continued to tear down each barrier that stood in the brotherhoods way until one major problem remained: if a lease were to be signed, the investor was requiring $1,500 up front from each brother for their security deposit and first month’s rent. Many within the Phi Rho brotherhood come from modest families and this final challenge was unrealistic for many to financially achieve on such short notice.

For a moment, it appeared the dream had finally come to an end … or had it.

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The undergraduates worked together with the executive board of the alumni association, reaching out to all Phi Rho alumni, regardless of their standing within the association. Outreach included direct mail, email correspondence and the creation of an alumni Facebook

After months of planning, the 20th anniversary was upon the brotherhood – promising to be the largest gathering of Phi Rho Dekes in history. Phi Rho alumni from all across the country descended upon Penn State to celebrate the founding of their beloved chapter. During the weekend celebration, the undergraduate brotherhood presented the state of the fraternity to both the Phi Rho alumni and International, represented by Doug Lanpher. The housing committee concluded the presentation with a request for the $15,000 loan needed to secure the former TEF house.

“The presentation was thorough and detailed,” explained Frank Recine. “It was obvious that the undergraduates had done their research. They approached the alumni like executives would approach their boards. When asked to contribute to secure the new house, it was a no brainer.”

It was quickly agreed upon that all funds within the alumni association’s treasury would support this venture. Sadly, these funds only scratched at the surface of what was required. Many hours passed as the alumni of Phi Rho debated how to overcome this final obstacle.

In the end, the future of securing this house fell to the individual -- and what each individual alumnus was able to financially sacrifice for the benefit of the brotherhood. Demonstrating their love, passion and loyalty to the Phi Rho chapter of Delta Kappa Epsilon, the alumni as a whole, pledged a $35,000 loan to the undergraduates.

Phi Rho’s 20 year old dream was about to become reality.

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“As an Alpha, I am very proud of the undergraduates and the chapter as a whole. A lease on this property is the next step towards getting our own house,” said Edward Mistler, D.O. (Alpha pledge class).

Even with funding in hand, there was still a level of uncertainty. But, by mid-April, it had become clear that out of the three fraternities fighting for the house, Delta Kappa Epsilon was now the frontrunner.

After two more weeks of negations, the lease was signed less than five days before the start of spring finals.

“Our dream since the beginning was to one day have a large house; we finally had opportunity, International support and a large enough and strong enough alumni after 20 years to do it,” stated founding father, Jason Pape, DC. Eric Weilminster added, “There’s no such thing as luck. Luck is where preparation meets opportunity. Finally we were prepared to accept the opportunity when it came along. Up until now, we were not. When I knew my investment could pay off helping these kids have something I never could, I had to do it.”

Phi Rho negotiated a 10 year term on this house, with the prevision that the chapter has first option to buy the house if and when the investor decides to put it on the market. In addition, over $900,000 in renovations were completed during the summer.

Starting in Fall, 2011, the Phi Rho chapter of Delta Kappa Epsilon had finally come home. *** Perhaps strengthened with this achievement now in hand, the chapter continued to employ lessons learned to secure 9 new members in the Fall 2011 “off season” recruitment period. By adding another 15 in regular Spring recruitment just completed, the total brotherhood now stands at 56. Even with the graduation of 14 seniors, the net gain in membership for the academic year will be 10 brothers.

South wing with living room, dining room and kitchen on first floor, bedrooms on the second floor.

Photography for Phi Rho feature and Joe Paterno cover story courtesy of David Masters, Phi Rho ‘13 and Galen Privett, Phi Rho ‘12

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A LEGEND

By Kevin Cuneo

photo courtesy of Pennsylvania State University

A LIFE-SIZE CARDBOARD CUTOUT of legendary college football coach Joe Paterno occupies a prominent position in the front room of Delta Kappa Epsilon’s Phi Rho chapter. Paterno, a Deke brother who pledged at Brown University’s Upsilon chapter in 1946, died January 22 at the age of 85. But the coach’s young brothers at Penn State University take comfort in seeing Paterno’s smiling face each day as they pass by that cutout.

It also gives them a sense of satisfaction that they were able to lift Paterno’s spirits in the difficult hours following his dismissal from Penn State in November. He was fired after 46 phenomenally successful seasons as head coach. Phi Rho senior Adam Brous was one of eight brothers who walked over to the Paterno family’s modest home the day after the firing to deliver a letter of support. “We will continue to swell the fame of dear old State, and hope to continue your mission of improving the university,” the letter read. “We will do this in your honor. Thank you for all you have done for this university, this fraternity and the Penn State community.”

The brothers hoped to be able to somehow make it past the large gathering of media, fans and security on the Paternos’ front lawn. “We just casually walked past the media and police, and knocked on the door,” said Phi Rho senior Nick Taro.

As Sue Paterno, Joe’s wife, opened the door, she immediately recognized the ΔKE letters on the brothers’ sweatshirts. “She said, ‘It’s the Dekes!’ and seemed real glad to see us,” Brous said. As she led them through the house, Sue asked, “Do you know any clean Deke songs?”

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right along with us.” The brothers beamed as Paterno shook their hands and shared a few Deke stories from his undergraduate days.

“He said his family was going through some rough times, but he seemed upbeat and positive,” Brous said. “Coach Paterno said he’d just gotten off the phone with ‘Old Man Bush,’ meaning the first President Bush.” They’d been good friends, dating back to the days when they were undergraduate Dekes at the same time — Paterno at Brown, and Bush at Yale.

“Mother Phi, as Coach Paterno called it,” Brous said. Before they left, Joe slipped each brother the DKE grip.

The Phi Rho brothers said it was gratifying to find Joe Paterno exactly the way they’d come to know and admire him all those years. “He even asked us if we were hitting the books,” Brous said. Rather than finding him feeling sorry for himself, the brothers were cheered by Paterno’s positive outlook.

Sadly, just one week later, the coach was diagnosed with lung cancer, and subsequent chemotherapy and radiation treatments would exact a severe toll on his body. In his final interview with the Washington Post six days before his death, Paterno showed not a trace of bitterness. “I’ve had a great life, with a wonderful family and a job I’ve loved all these years,” he said. “No regrets at all.”

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In Pennsylvania, for nearly half a century, Paterno reigned as king in every corner of the state. His teams won a record 409 games while losing only 136, and Penn State posted five undefeated seasons, claiming a pair of national championships.

“With Joe, it wasn’t just the wins and losses that mattered,” said Charley Pittman, an All-America running back on Paterno’s first two undefeated teams. “Yes, he wanted to build a championship caliber program, but he was much more interested in what became known as his ‘Grand Experiment.’ He wanted his players to become well-rounded individuals who would graduate and go on to lead productive lives.”

undefeated, then-President Richard Nixon announced that Texas deserved to be national champs. This was long before an elaborate system had been devised to determine the champion, and Paterno complained at such length that he ended up on Nixon’s enemies list.

When the president was driven from office in 1974, Paterno dryly remarked, “I don’t know how he could know so little about Watergate when he knew so much about football four years ago.”

In fact, Paterno was a lifelong Republican who in 1976 briefly entertained the notion of letting himself get drafted for vice president. In addition to his friendship with Bush Sr., whom he nominated for president at the 1988 Republican National Convention, Joe was also close to Gerald R. Ford, the 39th U.S. President, who was also his brother in the bonds of ΔKE. Ford won All-America honors as a center on the University of Michigan’s 1934 football team.

Even though he lived in bucolic State College, Pa., for 61 years, following his graduation from Brown, Paterno never lost even a trace of his Brooklyn accent. His late brother, George Paterno, who was one year younger than Joe, recalled in an interview in 2000 that Joe complained bitterly upon moving to central Pennsylvania that he could not find even a decent plate of spaghetti. “Joe said, ‘They serve it with ketchup here,’” George said, laughing at the memory.

A Renaissance man who loved opera, literature and the arts, the Brooklyn-born Paterno would tell his players when the season ended to join the drama society, visit a museum or take in lectures on anthropology, so they could have a complete college experience. “His teams, on the other hand,” wrote Jack Clary in his book, “Great College Football Coaches,” “reflect a plain Jane philosophy that is built around performance. For all his erudition, his teams are never fancy, because Paterno believes the best way is the straightforward way — no frills, no gimmickry. This philosophy extends from the Xs and Os all the way down to the team’s uniforms — dark blue jerseys with white numerals, white pants, white helmets and black — always black — shoes.”

As a coach, Paterno could be unyielding. Pittman recalled an occasion when Joe dressed him down so completely that the sophomore nearly burst into tears. “But then, after he’d broken you down, he’d come over and put his arm around your shoulder. He’d tell you that some day you were going to make him a great coach,” he said. “Then you felt 10 feet tall.”

When he believed that his team had been shortchanged, Paterno defended the Nittany Lions with a ferocity that would occasionally land him in trouble. Late in the 1970 season, for example, when Texas, Arkansas and Penn State all stood

The Paternos never moved from their first home in town

The brothers had been talented athletes at Brooklyn Prep, where New York’s newspapers dubbed them “The Gold Dust Twins.” George Paterno recalled that he and Joe entered Brown together, after Joe served a year in the military at the tail end of World War II. George was also a Deke at Brown, graduating in 1950.

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all his luggage. He entered Brown with literally only the shirt on his back, and he wasn’t too pleased about that.”

Entrance to the Paterno library at Penn State University

Eventually, Joe became a leader at the Upsilon chapter and its vice president. O’Brien wrote that during the rushing period, when members pushed their favorite candidates, Joe objected strenuously if the discussion displayed prejudice against Jews or any ethic group. “At one meeting Joe took the floor and raised hell. ‘You are opposed to this guy because his name ends in a vowel!’ he charged. Joe was always correct on a moral position,” recalled Deke brother Pat Flynn. “He would stand up and be counted. When he felt a moral issue was involved, he was very volatile.”

Joe had been accepted to Boston University Law School and was preparing to attend when Rip Engle, his football coach at Brown, asked if he would join him as an assistant at his next assignment — Penn State. After consulting with his father, a respected Brooklyn lawyer, Joe decided to give Penn State a year. Joe said decades later that had his father in any way discouraged him from trying coaching, he would not have gone to State College. “But our father, who was a very wise man, told Joe he had to live his own life,” George Paterno said.

“And he took that advice to heart.”

For his book “No Ordinary Joe,” author Michael O’Brien interviewed several of the Paterno brothers’ ΔKE brothers. “Fraternities were the main source of social activity at Brown, but Joe’s introduction to that world proved unpleasant,” O’Brien wrote. “After receivFor his first 15 years ing an invitation to Joe was always correct on a moral at Penn State, Joe a cocktail party at a lived with assistant position. He would stand up and be fraternity, he dressed coach Jim O’Hora counted. When he felt a moral issue in a shirt and sweater, and his wife and but on entering the was involved, he was very volatile. family. “Joe beparty he immediately came a member of sensed he was out of the family — like place. ‘I walked into a calm sea of blue blazers, sharkskin suits an older cousin to the kids and a younger brother to Jim,” and Harris tweeds. I heard somebody whisper, ‘How did that George Paterno said. Eventually, as the O’Hora family began dago get invited?’ My clothes scratched at my skin, and a chill expanding, they gently suggested that Joe find his own place. surged down my insides.” They never invited him back, and He did, and within a few months met Suzanne Pohland. They the rejection angered him. “At home, if I ever felt I was better married in 1962. than another kid, it was because I could play better or think better — not because I was better. This time I caught a whiff of people who put themselves in a higher echelon for starters, without a contest.”

O’Brien wrote that when Paterno attempted to pledge ΔKE in 1946, he was also turned down. “The main objection was Joe’s Italian background. He was blackballed by two or three members. However, most members of the fraternity liked and respected him, and Joe was finally accepted.”

After his junior year, Joe moved from his dormitory into the fraternity house, O’Brien wrote. Life at the ΔKE House was carefree, with a bar in the basement and cocktail parties after the football games. “The Dekes included a wide variety of different students, but athletes comprised the largest block of members. Of the 17 fraternities at Brown, Delta Kappa Epsilon ranked among the highest in members and pledges (about 65); it was among the lowest in fees and dues; and near the bottom in grade-point average.”

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The under construction Suzanne Paterno Catholic Student Faith Center at Penn State

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the Paternos, who kept their telephone number listed in the book, participated in many aspects of campus life. Eventually, as Joe was becoming college football’s most successful coach, he was approached at various points with lucrative offers to become head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers, New England Patriots and New York Giants. He actually accepted the Patriots’ offer, which included a stake in club ownership and a $1 million bonus — a huge sum at the time — but later thought better of it and remained at Penn State.

Through the years, he and Sue would donate more than $4 million to Penn State, and the university’s library is named for the Paternos.

Joe’s humanity was well known. In 1990, Brian Milne, a junior from tiny Waterford, Pa., was one of the nation’s best high school running backs. He was recruited by more than 75 colleges, including Penn State, but when Milne was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s disease, his offers disappeared overnight. All but one, that is. The day before Milne was scheduled for surgery, Joe Paterno called to wish him well. He said, “Brian, I have your scholarship locked safely here in my drawer. It doesn’t matter if you’re able to play or not, you’re the kind of student we want here at Penn State.”

Milne recovered from surgery and underwent months of grueling treatment. But one year later, he was cancer free. He joined Penn State’s football team a year after that and became Paterno’s starting fullback on the Nittany Lions’ undefeated 1994 team. Milne helped Penn State defeat Oregon in the Rose Bowl.

At Joe’s memorial service attended by more than 12,000 people, including a healthy contingent of Phi Rho Dekes, Jay Paterno, the coach’s oldest son and quarterback coach, recalled a story from his dad’s fraternity days. He talked about when a Jewish freshman was blackballed at the Upsilon chapter, Joe leapt up and pulled the white marble from the hat. “That was my mistake,” Joe said, accepting responsibility for what he considered an unfair act. “And I take it back.” The young man was then accepted into the brotherhood.

“Hearing that story meant a lot to me,” said Adam Brous.

“Because I’m Jewish.”

By his actions, his keen intellect, courage and unyielding faith in the basic decency of people, Joe Paterno meant so much to thousands of people. Delta Kappa Epsilon was blessed to have him as a brother.

A Letter to Joe Paterno from Phi Rho Dearest Brother Paterno, As the President of Delta Kappa Epsilon I would like to extend our Fraternity’s support to you and your family in light of recent events. Despite our frustration, confusion, and sorrow in this trying time, our Brotherhood would like to thank you for your dignified contributions and devotion to The Pennsylvania State University, to Delta Kappa Epsilon, and to the Penn State Community. Our Fraternity’s motto reads, “Kerothen Philoi Aei - Friends from the heart, Forever”. No matter the circumstances, brothers of Delta Kappa Epsilon stand by each other, and we will continue to stand by you. You have not only brought honor and fame to Penn State on the football field, but more importantly you have become a symbol of the values embodied by this great establishment.

Throughout your career you have taught and exemplified honor, dignity, respect, devotion, pride, sportsmanship, community, and love. Your teachings and actions have molded who WE ARE, and have shaped what PENN STATE has become. Because of you, Brother Paterno, we will continue to be Penn State proud, to bleed blue and white, to THON on, and to hold our University to the highest of standards, as you have done throughout your career. As Dekes and Penn Staters we strive to model our lives to represent the values of our alma mater, the very same values which you have lived by.

“May no act of ours bring shame To one heart that loves thy name, May our lives but swell thy fame, Dear old State, dear old State” We will continue to swell the fame of dear old State, and hope to continue your mission of improving The Pennsylvania State University in your honor. Thank you for all that you have done for this University, this Fraternity, and the Penn State community. Your contributions and dedication are sincerely appreciated. It is a great honor to call you a Brother of Delta Kappa Epsilon, to attend the University that you had such a crucial role in building, and to have the honor to learn from a man as great as yourself.

In the bonds of Brotherhood, Adam K Brous www.dke.org 19

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By Michael Hilts

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hen Dan Finkel arrived on the Miami University campus in the fall of 2008, the anticipation and excitement that usually quickened his pulse on the traditional trek vanished.

as many alumni as they could. Several weeks later, Kappa’s alumni board voted to call to shut down the chapter. Phil, who had just few months to go before commencement, remained the house’s only resident, and served as caretaker.

Dan had made the homecoming visit, and many others, to his alma mater, and to the Delta Kappa Epsilon fraternity house in Oxford, Ohio, each year for a decade. But this occasion was different.

The vote to close the chapter turned out not to be the end, but the beginning of another legend in the rich tradition of ΔKE strength and resilience. While the next few months included weighing options, including the painful possibility of repairing the house only to rent to another fraternity, courage persevered. A handful of dedicated brothers cultivated and shared a new vision and brought Kappa house back to life.

He strolled up the front walk at 325 East Sycamore, under the concrete arch that heralds in chiseled letters that this was the entrance to the ΔKE house. This time, there were no warm welcomes, no bear hugs or high fives from fellow alumni. No active members to hook with nostalgic tales of times past, no young men to paralyze with yarns of ΔKE. Yes, the fraternity house was there, but its stately brick exterior concealed an interior in shambles, almost unlivable and in serious need of repair. Many fraternities see times like these, Dan thought hopefully, and chapters survive. Still, the worst of Dan’s visit this particular autumn was that no one was there.

In the preceding years, the roll of actives at the Kappa Chapter had dwindled to less than a handful. “Instead of the festive homecoming reception, three of us sat in a large, empty room that should have held scores, if not hundreds of people,” Dan recalls.

The three – Finkel K’89 and Phil Brown K’09 and Richard “Doc” Hoffman ’75 – began the “now what?” discussions about Kappa chapter. Unknown at the time, that low point was also the moment the future started to brighten for Kappa. With resolve, the three took action, communicating with 20 THE DEKE QUARTERLY | SPRING 2012

Members of Kappa’s refounding pledge class of 2010 rebuilding the house interior. Left to Right: Alex Stagg, Andrew Croftcheck, Mike Bianco, Josh Lewis

Preparing for the future meant strenuous physical work to refurbish the house interior, but also the strong emotional embrace of ΔKE ideals by new Kappa members, as well as considerable guidance from Kappa alumni and ΔKE International. The alumni board voted to re-open Kappa Chapter in

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Many of the involved individuals look back now at the Chapter’s passage to formulate answers to tough questions: Why did the decline occur in the first place? What were the vital steps in the turnaround? Most important, for themselves and other ΔKE chapters in North America, what are keys to sustaining strength in their ongoing programs?

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Decoding Decline One major contributor to the decline after the new millennium was the University’s suspension of the chapter in the late 1990s, a sanction brought due to hazing allegations (not substantiated by members of the pledge class that was supposedly hazed). The punishment forbade social and charitable activities – key reasons for the existence of any fraternity. The penalty meant no Greek Week recruiting, no civic or community volunteer work. In essence, the sanction fostered an environment directly opposed to what it sought. “It created a house full of young men with little purpose or direction, leaving them to party,” Finkel says.

Before the suspension, the University ensured chapter advisors conducted regular visits, made inspections, and checked members out to close each semester. During the suspension, that oversight and involvement ceased. A year without supervision, without new pledges, prevented a return to the house’s standing before the suspension.

During that same period, the alumni association, as owners of the house, began losing connection and interest. “The ‘absentee landlord effect’ took its toll,” says Finkel. “The house was getting battered by its inhabitants and we weren’t around to care.”

Alumni who had supported the chapter over the decade slowly receded from the scene. They stopped attending functions, halted donations, ceased communicating. Long-time best friends of Kappa grew weary of dumping money to preserve the fading memory of their chapter. The white flag of surrender finally flew in the fall of 2008.

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connected alumni The few remaining alumni arrived at the stark realization. If they walked away, Kappa could be gone forever. Doc Hoffman had carried the torch almost alone for several years leading up to the closure. Before Hoffman, others held the chapter together in the first years of the millennium. Among the staunchest supporters and contributors was Thomas Maxwell (K‘49), who covered the Lion’s share of house expense for years into the mid 2000s.

Jim Prochazka K‘90, one of the “new guard” of alumni board members who took the baton from Maxwell and Hoffman described the most important aspect of Kappa’s resurgence: “A great deal of communication between our board and the men in the chapter, especially the very engaged executive board.” Prochazka specifically lauded alumni board president Finkel for fielding the many and tough phone calls from the university, and from parents. “He was the true point guard, and provided us the kind of leadership we hadn’t seen in a long time.”

Adam Hayward K’90, an artist residing in nearby Cincinnati, also deserves much credit for helping inject a positive spirit in the new Kappa house, Prochazka says. Besides direct rehab work, Hayward gave generously of his personal time and his artistic talent. Several pieces of his art adorn the halls of the house, including a large mural of the ΔKE crest, as well as paintings hanging in the renovated alumni suite. His current pursuit is another mural, which will help celebrate this fall’s revival of one of the chapter’s great past social traditions, the Undertakers Ball.

Prochazka himself maintains an almost constant presence in Oxford, despite running a construction firm four hours away in Cleveland. Jim leveraged his considerable mechanical know-how in replacing the Kappa house gutters and overhauling HVAC and plumbing systems. While the major rehab work is behind them, Kappa still looks to Prochazka, as house manager, for the occasional patch job.

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May 2009. That following fall, with much trepidation and uncertainty, the chapter invited and developed potential recruits, then nervously oversaw the first Rush after rebirth. Fifteen members pledged that next spring, recolonizing Kappa chapter. The class of 15 was a corps of quality gentlemen with strong personalities plus values and academic credentials to match – an average 3.2 GPA. Today, just three years past its darkest days, Kappa membership has rebounded to almost 50 active members.

As important as alumni were in the comeback, ultimate success or failure rested on the strength and character of the chapter’s new members. It would be they who would build a positive future by embracing ΔKE ideals, by bringing their own leadership skills, and by understanding that the chapter would become what they make it. www.dke.org 21

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fied with the status quo.” Taylor believes Kappa has succeeded in finding members who ask more from themselves, unafraid of investing energy in causes greater than themselves.

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Unlike other chapters, the new Miami University Dekes didn’t have the continuity of several classes or upperclassmen who, having administered rituals in the past, could pass them on to next generations as masters to apprentices. The members needed help in fundamentals of running a fraternity, as well as reinvoking some of the ΔKE traditions and rituals that had been abandoned. Ron Li, ΔKE International chapter consultant, took on this role. He began working with Kappa in 2010.

“Coalescing the members, uniting them to focus on common goals proved challenging,” says Ron. “They weren’t complacent. They knew they wanted something better, but they needed direction.” Still, he said the members were receptive, enthusiastic learners, and quickly became aggressive in developing fresh and fun activities.

An early civic project they undertook was partnering with a local melanoma society. The Dekes held fundraising events, on campus and in Oxford. Ron remembers the fun members had, smearing white sunscreen on their noses and heading out to campus, to draw attention. They raised thousands of dollars for the cause.

The reborn chapter also has made tremendous strides in relationships with the University and the Inter-Fraternity Council.

Unlike some Greek organizations on the Miami U campus, ΔKE has built good bonds and is working at strengthening the connections. Previous Brother Beta Mike Weir ’11 served on the IFC recently, and the chapter looks to continue setting an example for other fraternities and sororities.

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Undertaker’s Ball mural painted by Adam Hayward, K’90

Led by Tom Revis, the chapter’s current social chair and his predecessor Jeremy Meyeroff, the chapter has been busy rekindling a strong social reputation on campus. The Dekes have co-hosted socials with several sororities, including ADPi, XO, KD, and Gamma Phi. Ranking their best reputation builders, besides being great guys, members might say: Song. The Miami U Dekes have serenaded “a mash up of 4 to 5 songs, from Justin Beber to Back Street Boys. The girls eat it up,” says Celestin. How do they sound? “Well, it helps that our chorus included an experienced glee club voice.”

A crucial order of business in the Kappa comeback was attracting new members to an organization which had dwindled to near zero. Despite the urgency, the objective was not merely to add numbers, but to develop pledges embodying ΔKE qualities. Not an easy task, but three consecutive pledge

Fraternity involvement actually ramped up early for these first pledge classes after re-activating the chapter. Many helped rehab the house interior; some worked on rooms that would soon be theirs. The chapter’s current Brother Beta, Taylor Celestin, helped lay the hardwood flooring in his room, but says the benefits were far greater than just getting extra hands on deck.

“They value was much deeper,” says Taylor. “Besides ensuring personal investment in the chapter, the projects also tapped our yearning to build something of value from almost nothing.”

Taylor also says the work helped measure the character of new members against the standards they sought. “We were looking for those who were leaders, people who weren’t satis22 THE DEKE QUARTERLY | SPRING 2012

RUSH DKE sign in front of the newly renovated Kappa house

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Celestin also reports devising new ways to sustain successful recruiting. In the past, the chapter relied on finding ways to meet freshmen, introducing them to ΔKE soon after their arrival in Oxford. One event was a paint-ball outing, a fun way to build camaraderie. But, the chapter would be better served if it can introduce freshmen to ΔKE before they arrive.

One possibility under consideration is scholarships. The idea has merit because it meets University rules about contacting incoming freshmen; generally prohibited from promotional mailing or emailing to incoming freshmen, organizations are permitted to do so to identify scholarship opportunities.

nel cable TV and wireless internet service. Kappa house met the competition. It was upgraded to provide the highest-speed WiFi, not just in dorm rooms, but the entire Kappa property.

Yet another economic contributor in the chapter’s resurgence was a mortgage burning ceremony. A couple years before the chapter’s 2008 closing, the alumni association paid off Kappa’s house mortgage. Lifting this fiscal burden from the membership keeps dues at reasonable levels, but also ensures that the bulk of member dues and alumni donations can be used for sprucing up the house décor, social activities, and other programs.

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classes have drawn the right quality, both alumni and actives say. “I believe we have a strong executive board, individuals who have the right attitude and passion for bettering this fraternity,” says Taylor Celestin.

Is it coincidence, or just eerie, that the Miami U Redhawks completed its own miraculous turnabout, on the same campus, around the same time as the Kappa Chapter? The Redhawks became the only college football team to finish with double digit victories a year after recording double digit defeats. The Redhawks went 10-4 and won its bowl appearance in 2010, after stumbling through a 1-11 season the year before.

Like the football team who catapulted to champions just after a period in the cellar, Kappa Chapter has to find the strength and resources to maintain its stay on top. The Rampant Lion hasn’t rested since taking his post on our flag in 1844, and the members of Kappa, so far, appear ready for the challenge.

Kappa Chapter, 2011-2012, in front of the newly renovated chapter house

“The concept is still being developed,” Brother Beta Taylor says, “but it involves inviting student essays on the pillars of ΔKE, such as scholarship and integrity.” He adds, “They’ll get to know a little about us before open houses all over campus.”

Even better, from participants, the chapter will get a preview of some who might exemplify the character they seek.

Recent Miami U housing policy changes led to another factor Kappa could use to its recruiting advantage. It now requires sophomores (in addition to freshmen) to live in university housing, but waived the rule for those living in fraternity or sororities. That gave ΔKE a chance to offer member sophomores an economical advantage – a single room in the fraternity house for rates equal to or better than a double in University dorms.

*** Pledge Update: As the DEKE Quarterly prepared for press, Kappa Chapter showed that their recruiting strategies were on the mark. They pledged 17 new members who were to be initiated in late March, bringing the chapter’s total active membership to near 50 – that’s a strong class and produces a net gain of nine after the eight seniors graduate in May. The keys to success, according to Brother Beta Taylor Celestin: “Organization and preparation.”

Taylor indicated they worked out ways to not only meet and greet, but spend good quality time with prospects – invaluable when it comes time to ensure quality of guys to whom they extend bids. “Sure, you want strong numbers, but quality is so much more important. While we were advocating for a pledge class of 20, and we were gung ho on several, we ultimately held back bidding a few, just to be certain.”

Then, the chapter only had to worry about whether it could compete, in terms of furnishings and amenities. What was premium a couple short years ago is now a basic requirement.

University dorms and off-campus apartments offer all-chanwww.dke.org 23

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DKE Rebuilds at NYU;

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Restarts at Troy

he lion’s roar is ringing across two campuses this year

where it had fallen silent–NYU, where Beta Gamma chapter was barely hanging on, and Troy, where Pi Beta had been inactive since 1985. These two reactivations are quite different, and we’re very excited to see ΔKE thriving at both places. One factor was consistent however, the alumni made it happen.

At NYU, the chapter had dwindled to just a handful of Deke Brothers. It’s a big city campus, and after early success (founding in 1994, Lion Trophy winner in 2006), the chapter struggled to sustain its brand and its mojo. Recently, as membership declined, we weren’t much of a factor on campus.

At the end of last academic year, DKE HQ staff met with a few Beta Gamma alumni to review options, deciding the only realistic method to keep the chapter alive was to hire a professional recruitment firm.

Campuspeak, one of two leading firms that provide this service, was selected. We had to grow chapter membership over a certain level

by December of 2011, or the school would de-recognize us, so there was pressure to get our numbers up fairly rapidly.

Campuspeak started in September, with staff member Tom Healy making two lengthy on-site visits. Fortunately, the small group of active Dekes on campus was very motivated to succeed. Led by Rob Kotaki (Beta Gamma ’12), the Dekes worked well with Tom, learned some advanced rush techniques, and applied those lessons throughout the fall. Tom Hudson from the DKE HQ staff also helped reinforce the rushing instructions and monitored the process.

Beta Gamma alumni were critical, especially Matt McQueen ‘03 and Tom Ricardo ‘06. Matt was instrumental in securing financing, while he and Tom attended recruitment events, keeping the Brothers focused on the goal. Finally, the DKE Club of New York, John Mathews and Rose-Mary Rudden in particular, contributed mightily by setting up recruitment events at the Yale Club. No better selling point out there for anyone planning to live in New York, than the ability to join the DKE Club.

Results? The chapter is now 22 men, with initiation at Gamma Phi last December (many thanks to the DKE men at Wesleyan for their assistance). We’re no longer in danger of losing University recogni-

Congratulations to the Beta Gamma team, especially Rob Kotaki and Matt McQueen, who, more than anyone else made this happen.

We hope to see Beta Gamma competing for its next Lion Trophy award before long.

Flash: As we were going to final editing, Beta Gamma reported to DKE International their newest pledge class of 19 members!

At Pi Beta, the situation was quite different. The chapter originally existed for only decade, from 1976 to 1986, before forfeiting its charter for financial reasons. But over the next 25 years, the alumni remained exceptionally close, determined to keep the dream alive, just waiting for the opportunity to present itself for a reactivation.

Last spring they sensed that opportunity, and began discussions with the Troy (formerly Troy State) administration, which was receptive to the return of DKE. Many alumni played key roles in the effort, but none more so than Corny Dansby ‘80, President of the Pi Beta Alumni Association, David Marsh ‘80, and Steve Haug ‘84, who lives in Troy and was able to stay on top of things locally. We must also mention Steve’s wife Susan, once a Deke Little Sister and now the official Housemom.

Once ΔKE got word we were invited back to campus, it became imperative to recruit new members and restart the chapter. Pi Beta alums hired two Dekes, 2011 graduates from our Maryville Chapter, Andrew Henley and Chaz Elrod, to move to Troy and begin work to get the ΔKE name out on campus.

Chaz and Andrew spent two months on campus, recruiting a pledge class of 12 men. Chaz stayed for anPi Beta Spring 2012 Pledge Class with other month acting as pledge Ron Li trainer, with initiation taking place last November. The chapter just added six new pledges (most of any fraternity) during Spring semester rush. Led by Brother Beta, Ryan Stephens ’12, they’re already making plans for summer recruitment.

There was a lot of negotiating with Troy school over the terms of ΔKE’s return to campus. Credit is due Corny, David, and Steve for making that happen, and for always keeping a positive, can-do attitude about this reactivation. It wasn’t always easy, but as with NYU, the alumni made it happen.

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tion, and the new actives are determined to keep recruiting, with a goal to add 15-20 men this semester. The effort is being built to last, with a focus on establishing a sustainable chapter for years to come.

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ΔKE is now a stronger fraternity, due to our revived chapter at Beta Gamma-NYU, and our reactivated chapter at Pi Beta-Troy. Congratulations to all involved; the dedicated alumni for making the vision a reality, and all of the undergraduates, who made the decision to join ΔKE for the potential they saw to build a better fraternity.

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TLIGHT on Service

The Veggie Project Improving access to fresh fruits and vegetables in food desert neig hborhoods,supporting local farmers, and empowering and educating youth, all to making Nashville a healthier community.

By Michael Cross, G ‘12 AFTER working with The Veggie Project during the summer of 2010, my passion to combat obesity in Tennessee had grown more than expected. A group of Vanderbilt University medical students had conceptualized what would become the Nashville Mobile Market. The idea stemmed from the now familiar issue of food deserts. To understand the problem of food insecurity in the United States, consider the following; More than twenty-three million American’s do not have access to enough food for healthy, active living (US Department of Agriculture).

Three metropolitan areas of Nashville are currently classified as food deserts.

Although there are no grocery stores in these areas, fast-food restaurants are found on nearly every corner. The theory that a grocery store could be assembled and physically taken to food deserts had not been tested in Nashville or the US in any sustainable scale. After having spent a summer observing the issue firsthand, meeting the families affected, and working to Inside of stocked NMM trailer understand the complex issue of access, I was primed to get on board with the development of the Nashville Mobile Market.

Once the initial grant was secured from the Frist Foundation, Nashville Mobile Market began to take shape. After a semester of building a mobile grocery store inside a twenty-eight-foot trailer, developing relationships with food suppliers, and promoting the market in the community, we launched the Nashville Mobile Market in February 2011.

A component of the Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital, The Veggie Project partners with local farms, Community Food Advocates, and Nashville Urban Harvest; advocating for fresh fruits and vegetables to become readily available in all communities. Veggie Project markets provide fresh, locally grown fruits and vegetables at low prices to the general public.

By selling locally grown produce, the Veggie Project aims to support the local economy, sustain eco-friendly practices, and improve the Nashville community.

Nashville Mobile Market (NMM) currently operates in eight locations in Nashville. The goal is to increase fruits and vegetables intake, along with facilitating other healthy diet decisions, by improving the availability of healthy options and thereby decreasing the incidence of diet-related chronic conditions.

Associated Wholesale Grocers in cooperation with HG Hill’s Urban Market in Nashville has provided NMM with weekly access to non-perishables, bread, and dairy items at wholesale prices.

Mid-South Produce provides produce items. Both AWG and Mid-South Produce are able to help us offer primarily local produce. NMM prices are set in comparison with average Kroger pricing in accordance with our profit margin to ensure the financial stability of the mobile market. At least ninety percent of our inventory is priced below grocery store options in order to make these healthful food choices readily available to our customers. In our first year, we have been able to operate 5 days a week, reach 5,000 customers, and achieve a self-sustaining non-profit organization.

Stemming from our success in Nashville, we are currently working to guide six teams across the United States and Canada in establishing groundwork for new, local mobile markets. We provide an operational blueprint and technical guidance as well as full financial, legal, and public relations support.

Our enterprise has also inspired those looking for a means of sustainable impact on community health. We have received extensive local media coverage. In addition, NMM has been filmed by an HBO documentary crew and will be featured in a series covering emerging solutions to health care disparities this coming May. The experience taken from getting directly involved with the community outside Vanderbilt University has given me an unexpected passion. As a graduating senior, I would like to offer a bit of advice to undergraduates. Find an internship with project management opportunities, take away as much as you can from your experience, and build upon it. Most of all, find something you are passionate about and run with it.

For more information please visit www.NashvilleMobileMarket.org

The Nashville Mobile Market was recently honored at the Vanderbilt Owen Health Care Conference, an annual industry gathering attracting a wide range of industry and government leaders. The Nashville Metro Public Health Department also recently recognized NMM as the most Innovative Program for Health Development in Nashville at its HEAL summit. As word of our success spreads, we are increasingly approached by organizations from other cities who seek to use The Nashville Mobile Market as a model for a mobile grocery store in their cities. In response to these requests, a national organization has been formed to assist these new organizations in using our model and effectively implementing sustainable programs in their own cities. We hope that this is just the beginning to a healthier Nashville and a healthier nation as we expand our efforts across the United States. www.dke.org 25

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Lion Trophy Competition CERTAINLY the most coveted honor for a DKE chapter is to win the Lion Trophy competition. The trophy itself is a beautiful silver cup designed by Tiffany that was originally presented to the final surviving founder of Delta Kappa Epsilon, Mr. William Boyd Jacobs, in 1894 at the convention in New York. The DKE crest is etched into the “drinking” portion of the cup which is adorned with convenient Rampant Lion handles. DKE’s open motto, Kerothen Philoi Aei, is inscribed on the base of the original cup. Starting with Delta Phi in 1955, the names of the winning chapters have been engraved on a band surrounding an extended base. The Trophy was bequeathed to the Fraternity following Mr. Jacobs’ death in 1904.

THE LION TROPHY COMPETITION requires chapters to submit applications describing achievements in four areas: scholarship, alumni relations, community service, and chapter improvement. The five member judging panel, composed of DKE alumni, ranks the chapters in those categories. Commemorative scrolls are presented to category winners with the silver cup going to the overall Lion Trophy winner.

2011 TROPHY WINNER - PSI ALABAMA It was a very tough spring and summer of 2011 in Tuscaloosa, following the devastating tornado that swept through town within one mile of campus in April. Eager to help the community, the Psi Dekes devised a unique approach to disaster relief. Realizing they would have unused food due to the University cancelling classes, the Dekes decided to prepare and serve the food at the Psi house to people in need and emergency responders.

They reached out to other Greeks to join the cause (soon named UA Greek Relief) and the effort expanded to collecting personal items. In all, over $200,000 was raised for disaster relief and rebuilding (full story in the Spring 2011 DEKE Quarterly).

While this achievement may be one of the more impressive in DKE history, it was not the only factor in awarding the 2011 Lion Trophy to Psi. Primarily, Psi continues to demonstrate the commitment to improvement that was a factor in capturing the Lion Trophy in 2007 and 2008. Realizing the need to give younger members a greater chance to become active leaders, twelve new officer positions were created last year, including Executive Freshman Representative. Following a disappointing scholarship record in 2010, a test bank was established, study hall hours were increased, tutors were found for new members, and academic awards were established. The chapter’s GPA rank in the Greek community rose from 22nd to 9th. Implementation of a drug testing program, weekly meetings with the Dean of Students, required attendance at seminars, and a record of zero alcohol related incidents at social events led the University to recognize Psi as a self-regulating entity. The chapter’s Judicial Board, in lieu of the University’s Office of Judicial Affairs, is approved to handle all matters concerning active brothers, unique among fraternities on campus. Congratulations to all the men of Psi for a truly memorable year!

Following are highlights from the other 2011 submissions (chapters listed in order of founding year). You may view the entire application for any of these chapters at www.dke.org; go to “Undergraduates”, then “Chapter Resources”.

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BETA

UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHAPEL HILL LION TROPHY WINNER IN 2010, Beta was a worthy competitor again. Among their many outstanding accomplishments was an increase in fundraising for a local Habitat for Humanity project. In addition to establishing the Courtland Smith Playground and Recreation Area in memory of their recent Brother Beta, they boosted their 2011 commitment to the now University wide program beyond the $14,000 collected in 2010. Knowing it would be difficult, they mounted an extensive email donation campaign and held a silent auction which included signed UNC basketball items. They raised $18,900, which was 79% of the total by all 23 fraternities. A commitment to “going green” was made by replacing non biodegradable items, establishing composting and increasing their recycling efforts. The foundation was established for future Scholarship improvement with the pledge class achieving the highest GPA. The chapter attributes this to an insistence on 3 hour study halls twice a week and a freshman incentive program – men with the highest GPA’s get to select their rooms first! A significant factor to their overall success was anticipating chapter growth (23% YOY in 2011, 10% in 2010) and developing an expanded organizational structure to handle increased duties.

BETA PHI

UNIVERSITY OF ROCHESTER BETA PHI RECEIVED THE HIGHEST AWARD in the University’s Expectations of Excellence program.

Becoming the best fraternity on campus is quite a feat! Scholarship improved, with all brothers participate in Monday-Thursday study sessions, was a major factor, The chapter has stayed active in community service with ongoing participation in Relay for Life, Movember (a mustache growing event popular on several campuses). Alumni Relations remain strong as evidenced by monthly meetings with their Alumni Advisors, the large turnout for Meliora Weekend, and the new “Career Talks” sessions. Several upgrades were made to the house including two remodeled bathrooms, painting of several rooms and badly needed exterior maintenance.

THETA ZETA

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA AT BERKELEY LION TROPHY WINNERS IN 2009, UC Berkeley continued the improvements to their house begun last year with the restoration of the chapter room by completing a comprehensive year end clean up which included a thorough scrubbing of every nook and cranny. A new chef was hired and has been providing healthier & more appealing meals. The excellent scholarship record is continuing with 90% of the chapter maintaining a 3.0 or above grade point. Eager to combat the University’s negative message on fraternities, they have reached out to assist other groups and have hosted the Jewish Greek Council Passover Seder and donated their parking lot for Hillel BBQ events.

PHI ALPHA

UNIVERSITY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA UBC HAS CONSISTENTLY DEMONSTRATED A STRONG commitment to community service which was a large factor in taking home the Lion Trophy in 2005. This year was no different, starting with a commitment to Run for the Cure. By holding a poker tournament and upgrading their annual golf tournament they were able to contribute over $5,000 to this cause. The chapter also worked on a continuing program, Shinerama for Cystic Fibrosis and started a partnership with the Canadian Cancer Society. After some negative publicity following an incident at the house caused by a non Deke, a concentrated effort was made to reach out to the police, parents, professors, and the community at large to improve those relationships, resulting in a better public image. Alumni relationships remain excellent through events such as President’s Evening (gathering of past Brothers Beta) and Hager night when alumni meet pledges at the house. Phi Alpha also demonstrated their commitment to the Fraternity by providing substantial assistance in activating the 99th chapter of ΔDKE, Beta Tau-University of Victoria.

2011 Lion Trophy Results LION TROPHY PSI - ALABAMA 1

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RUNNER UP: BETA - UNC

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RUNNER UP: PHI RHO - PENN STATE

Scholarship 1. Theta Zeta - UC Berkeley 2. Beta - UNC 3. Psi - Alabama

Chapter Improvement 1. Phi Rho - Penn State 2. Beta - UNC & Psi - Alabama 3. Beta Phi - Rochester & Mu Chi - Maryville

Community Service 1. Psi - Alabama 2. Beta - UNC 3. Phi Rho - Penn State

Alumni Relations 1. Psi - Alabama 2. Phi Rho - Penn State 3. Phi Alpha - UBC & Beta - UNC The Lion Trophy competition for 2012 begins soon! If your chapter has not applied recently, please encourage your undergraduate leadership to do so. You can’t win if you don’t enter! All of the awards will be presented at the 2012 Convention so this year the competition is extra special. The application and all submission specifics will be posted soon on dke.org and DEKEUnited. org. The deadline for receipt of applications for 2012 is May 15th. DΔKE International would be thrilled to have EVERY chapter reach for the stars!

PHI RHO

PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY PHI RHO’S ENDURING ACHIEVEMENT THIS YEAR was securing a 10 year lease (with option to buy) for a very desirable chapter house. The full description of this effort is the subject of a feature story elsewhere in this DEKE Quarterly issue. The relationship with the alumni was significantly strengthened through this process along with several other events, including the 20th anniversary of the chapter, and the creation of an alumni Facebook group. Community Service was a highlight for Phi Rho with an increase of completed hours per brother rising to an average of 19 from 8 the prior year. Much of this was involved with “Thon”, the Penn State version of Dance Marathon. By partnering with a sorority for the first time they were able to increase their contribution from $16,500 in 2010 to $42,000. Also, the chapter spearheaded the campus American Red Cross Blood Drive, participated in “Walk a Mile in Her Shoes” (requiring high heels), and assisted other fraternities’ efforts for AutismSpeaks and ADPilympics.

MU CHI

MARYVILLE COLLEGE MU CHI HAS LONG BEEN APPRECIATED and respected despite the small chapter size. The chapter is a friendly representation of the Deke brotherhood…and they often visit other chapters, near and far, such as Tau Delta-University of the South and Omicron-University of Michigan. They continue to grow their chapter and contribute positively to the larger community.

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SPECIAL NEWS

2011 Blaisdell award

Darren Cole Phi Gamma - Syracuse

THE CHARLES O. BLAISDELL ΔKE LEADERSHIP AWARD, previously known only as the ΔKE Leadership Award, has been renamed in honor of Charlie Blaisdell, Pi ’37, one of ΔKE’s greatest leaders. In addition to a highly successful career with the FBI and in legal practice, Charlie served ΔKE as President of the Fraternity, President of the ΔKE Club of New York, and he serves on the ΔKE Club board to this day. He continues to practice law at the age of 96 and can be seen leading the Lion March at ΔKE Club events. Charlie’s spirit and enthusiasm for ΔKE are legendary; he will undoubtedly inspire Dekes for many years to come.

In the spirit of Charlie, the Blaisdell Award is presented at the end of each academic year to the undergraduate Deke who is judged “best all around” on the basis of his contributions to his chapter, his community, and his school, as well as on his scholastics and extracurricular activities.

Delta Kappa Epsilon is pleased to announce that Darren O. Cole, Phi Gamma, ’12, was selected as the 2011 Blaisdell award winner for all around leadership. Darren is each a gentleman, a scholar, and a jolly good fellow, all while serving his fraternity, the Syracuse Greeks, and his local community.

As a student, Cole has achieved a 3.4 Grade-Point Average while majoring in political science and psychology at Syracuse with a minor in policy studies. Darren is also a recognized leader on campus. As the Syracuse University Inter-fraternity Council’s Vice President of Recruitment, Darren has organized

two of the most successful Greek recruitment programs in University history and has benefited his chapter by strengthening its ties with the University Administration. He was also recently elected as Brother Beta at Phi Gamma. Cole serves his campus even further as an Orientation Leader, assisting transfer students in their transition to Syracuse.

No stranger to community service, Darren serves the Syracuse area as an Emergency Medical Technician. While many students take advantage of free-time on the weekends, Darren sacrifices his to operate an ambulance and assist in emergency medical situations.

Darren Cole, Phi Gamma, ‘12

Last, but certainly not least, Darren Cole is a wonderful gentleman with an engaging and bright personality who comes highly recommended by his peers in ΔKE and campus administrators.

We are pleased to report Darren recently had the opportunity to met Charlie in New York for a congratulatory lunch. A gentleman, scholar, jolly good fellow and a leader in his chapter and on his campus, we are proud to present Darren O. Cole as the 2011 Charles O. Blaisdell ΔKE Leadership Award Winner.

ADDITIONAL DKE AWARDS William M. Henderson Alumni Award This is ΔKE’s top alumni award, and is named for the Fraternity’s beloved, long time Executive Director, Bill Henderson, Zeta Zeta ‘39. It is unique among major inter-fraternal awards in being presented not for work done at the top administrative level of the Fraternity but solely for exceptional service to an individual chapter of ΔKE, not necessarily the recipient’s own. The award was established in 1975, and consists of an engraved pewter cup which remains the property of the recipient. The most recent recipient was Cory Crenshaw, Tau Lambda ‘01.

The Henry H. Michaels, Jr. Alumni Service Award Named for Mike Michaels, Rho ‘31, who served ΔKE so loyally for many years, this award is presented to an individual who has performed outstanding service to ΔΔKE International. The most recent recipient is Lin Hanson, Omicron ‘59.

Honorary President This is awarded at each International Convention to an alumnus who has exhibited long standing devotion to the Fraternity and its ideals. The Honorary President presides at all public Fraternity functions and becomes an ex-officio member of the ΔKE Board. Brother Billy Treadway, Zeta Zeta ‘74, is DΔKE’s current Honorary President, having been elected by the Board in 2010.

Best Chapter Quarterly Submission A yearly award, one chapter will receive a cash gift of $250, based upon the quality of its submitted “Chapter News” articles for that academic year. To qualify, a chapter must submit an article for all DEKE Quarterly issues that include chapter news. This award is judged and funded by ΔΔKE International Board member Grant Burnyeat.

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WELCOME TO THE DKE HOUSE

WELCOME

TO THE DKE HOUSE

After reviewing many quarterlies from the past 50 years, one topic that seemed to be covered quite infrequently was just basic information about DΔKE chapters. Interestingly enough, the Chapter News section (coming next issue) in many ways was actually the genesis of the DEKE Quarterly in the 1880’s and was always intended to provide an update on current happenings at chapters. However, other than the occasional article to cover a big event there has never been much published about the foundations of the various chapters. We felt this was a huge omission and deprived Dekes of a very important part of our shared experience.

Not including your own, how much do you really know about ΔDKE chapters? Why does Psi have such a big house and Epsilon Rho use a dormitory wing? Why does Gamma have a “compact” house, built to the university’s edict in 1951, with only three sleeping rooms? What are the other success stories about renovated or new houses?

From the castle like structure at Phi Gamma to stately manors at Beta and Psi to a neighborhood residential style structure like that of Sigma Kappa, there is a wide variety of “homes” in the DΔKE system. In many cases chapter houses are located on a main campus street yet others are situated in a residential area several blocks from their main campus.

Some chapters have operated without a permanent meeting place for

years and have thrived. The interesting story of the new Phi Rho house we were treated to earlier in this issue is certainly not the only noteworthy saga of Deke accommodations.

What about chapter history? Which chapters are the oldest? Which chapters have been continuously recognized (never going inactive or banished by their school) on their campus since being founded? What happened to the chapters in the Northeastern US? How did DΔKE get started in Canada?

Over 168 years creates a rich history, much of it contained in the annals of individual chapters. One of DKE’s oldest chapters, Zeta Zeta, has a storied record, including a recent rebirth, and is currently working on a major house fundraising campaign. One of our newest chapters, Tau Chi at Texas A & M, has been using temporary housing and will have to find new digs next year. But if you are not familiar with the chronicle of their founding in 2010, you are missing a fascinating story.

While there is a lot out there of great interest, this feature relies completely on local knowledge and an interest in providing that information.

If you would like to see the account of your chapter’s house or history, or both, highlighted in an upcoming DEKE Quarterly please send a note to dekequarterly@dkehq.org. We will contact you to discuss the specifics and timing.

Some Current DKE Homes

Beta chapter houseUniversity of North Carolina

Epsilon Rho wing in Craven AA dorm, Duke University

Gamma chapter house- Vanderbilt University

Sigma Kappa chapter house-Michigan State University

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ALUMNI NEWS

Alumni News DKE BEGINS REVIVAL OF REGIONAL ALUMNI CLUBS ΔKE HQ is spearheading the revival of alumni clubs across North America. Currently we have several chapter alumni associations who get together frequently, plus a few regional clubs (Rochester, Dallas, New Orleans, Baton Rouge). Our goal is to revive the Deke spirit in other cities as well, by hosting events for Dekes of all chapters.

ters. ΔKE Spirit is strong everywhere we go; it’s just a matter of organizing the events (‘build it and they will come’). We hope to repeat these get-togethers in 2012 and arrange more in additional regions.

The Makings of a Proper Deke Reunion If you travel up the Mississippi River about 170 miles from New Orleans, you pass Baton Rouge, Louisiana, the home of LSU and the Zeta Zeta Dekes, and eventually find yourself at Natchez, Mississippi. Natchez has been the choice location for periodic reunions of the Zeta Zeta brothers due to its location, history, and large number of resident Deke alums. One such reunion was held the last weekend of April 2011.

It began on a Friday evening at Selma Plantation, the palatial home of Mimi and John Bornman, ZZ ’55. Three buses of Dekes and their ladies arrived about 6 PM for a fun filled evening of cocktails, music, dancing, tall tales, and fine food prepared by our hosts. There was a band, open bar for the parched, and dancing on the veranda; Miss Scarlett and Rhett would have been proud.

Last fall, we put together four such events, in Chicago, Houston, Atlanta, and Boston, following an earlier one in Washington, DC. We are hoping volunteers from each city will now begin planning for a regular schedule of gatherings.

The Chicago event was held in the beautiful Chicago Yacht Club.

The highlight was a “surprise” visit from Brother Teddy Roosevelt, in full Rough Rider uniform, who spoke about his loyalty to ΔKE and the many Deke friends he associated with in the halls of power during his administration. Peter DeBaz, Delta Delta ’08 organized this outing and Greg Miarecki, Delta Delta ’94, a Yacht Club member, helped us reserve the Commodore Room overlooking Lake Michigan.

We then moved on to Houston, where 50 Dekes came to the Cadillac Bar to enjoy margaritas and good times, meeting up with old friends and making new ones. Houston is a great Deke city and we hope to have many more outings there in the future. Chris St. Paul (Zeta Zeta-LSU ’81) has volunteered to take the lead on the next event.

During the day on Saturday, there was a Wooly Goat Golf Tournament for the Deke golfers, as well as a tour of the historic Natchez Trace Parkway led by Lee Jones, ZZ ’60.

Saturday evening was the culmination of the two-day reunion with a seated dinner at stately Dunleith Plantation. The evening began with a cocktail hour followed by a wonderful gourmet meal. Throughout the evening, a talented piano player entertained us and the appearance of that the irascible Deke, Freddie Secunda, who showed up attired as a full-grown mountain gorilla. Later, a PHI Marching Song for the ages began, snaking through, and eventually out of Dunleith onto the broad outside galleries. It was one of the longest in which I have ever marched. Over the years, I have attended many ΔKE reunions. However, this was one of the very best because it brought together 100 Dekes of all ages to celebrate the brotherhood of ΔKE.

Dekes in Atlanta then met on a rainy night at the Tavern at Phipps in Buckhead, where a wide selection of 30 Dekes braved the weather to share in the fun. Michael Bell (Psi Delta-Wake Forest ’86) organized this event.

Finally, Dekes in Boston got together in November at Scholars Bar. Sean Devlin’s (Mu-Colgate ’05) organizational efforts proved fruitful as at least 50 Brothers of all ages and from many chapters were in attendance.

Altogether over 200 Dekes attended these events. Alumni from almost every active chapter were there, as well as several inactive chap-

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Zeta Zeta alumni commence the Phi Marching Song

MYSTIC CIRICLE

DKE MYSTIC CIRCLE “A brother dead and brothers mourning Fill the heart with grief today, And the earnest grasp fraternal; Speaks, “a dear one passed away.” Yes, no longer we shall greet thee In the halls of DKE, Yet thy name in sweet remembrance Graven on our hearts will be. We have parted, Brother, parted, As we trust, to meet again, In a full unbroken circle, Free from sorrow, grief and pain.”

Nick Napolitano, Psi Delta ‘10 1988-2011 August 7, 2011 was one of those terribly difficult days in ΔKE history. Nick Napolitano, looking down from a rocky Rhode Island promontory 25 feet above where the Atlantic Ocean and Narragansett Bay converge, could see Greg Minetti, a friend and fellow Deke, was in danger. Brother Minetti had leaped from a jumping-off spot and immediately found himself in trouble amid the pounding surf. Brother Napolitano considered himself a strong swimmer, so there was no hesitation. He jumped in and managed to gradually pull his friend away from the cove to relative safety, but he lost his own life in the process.

For the past year Nick had been working in New York as a financial and credit analyst for CIT Healthcare. He was responsible for managing the health care leveraged-loan portfolio. “Nick was a talented young analyst who was greatly admired by his colleagues.” said a managing director of CIT Group.

A National Merit Scholar at Westminster Schools in Atlanta, Nick took part in numerous community service projects and was on the soccer team. “As coach, I made Nick’s role in each game to shut down the opponent’s best offensive player.

Without him, we would not have won the 2006 State Championship.”

Nick received a bachelor’s degree in finance from Wake Forest University where he was president of Psi Delta Chapter of ΔKE. He was on the dean’s list each semester, recipient of the William Brigman Scholarship for academic excellence and leadership, and was involved in the Order of Omega that recognizes Greek members who exemplify exceptional leadership. “He was a fearless leader who had the biggest heart, and he loved his time at Wake Forest more than anyone I know.” said one Deke brother.

During Wake Forest’s homecoming, ΔKE’s Psi Delta chapter held the First Annual Nick Napolitano President’s Cup golf tournament. All proceeds benefited the Nicholas Val Napolitano Memorial Fund, created by Nick’s parents, to honor the life he lived. After the tournament, a tree was planted in recognition of Nick’s many contributions to the fraternity. “Nick was way more than a fraternity brother to all of us; he was our leader before and after his presidency.” “And more than that, he was everyone’s best friend. This tree is dedicated to him so future Dekes will always remember how much Nick meant to all of us.”

The fund established an academic scholarship to honor Nick, who lived his life to always foster good deeds for others. The award will be given to the fraternity brother who embodies his integrity, strong work ethic, positive attitude and love for life, Nick’s father said. “We want to ensure others are rewarded for their good deeds. That’s what Nick was all about.”

A Scroll bearing a resolution from the ΔKE Board of Directors honoring Nick was presented to the Napolitano family in mid-August by ΔKE Vice Chairman Bob Bilbrough. Brother Bilbrough related, “I sincerely told Nick’s father that leading Dekes was no easier than herding cats - and that Nick understood and employed persuasion, pressure and power in precisely meted measure to be one of the most effective chapter leaders I have had the pleasure of working with in my 36 years as a brother of DKE”.

“All the younger guys looked up to Nick,” said one new Deke,. “Before he became president, our fraternity was a bit disorganized. He got us involved in community service projects, and improved our image, both with the school and our alumni.” “Nick led the Psi Delta chapter through a challenging period and we are stronger as a brotherhood because of it”, said a fellow pledge brother.

It is not a coincidence all these quotes have a common theme. They describe an outstanding young man who was a passionate friend and leader, with a caring and generous heart.

With regard to Brother Napolitano’s final deed, The New York Daily News reported “A Manhattan man died a hero when he drowned while trying to rescue a friend”. Nicholas is survived by his parents Val and Regis Napolitano; sister Olivia Napolitano; uncle Vito Napolitano, aunts Delaine Pierce, Jeanne Hannon and Charlene Rowe, and numerous cousins.

Seymour Lyon Wigle, Alpha Phi ‘50 1927-2011 Seymour Wigle, CA, FCA, O.N., died peacefully, surrounded by his family at home in Hamilton, Ontario on October 25. Seymour will be dearly missed by his beloved wife of 57 years Noreen, and his sons Ian, Ross, and Thom. Born in Windsor, Ontario on June 16, 1927, Seymour is survived by siblings Dr. E. Douglas Wigle and Sally Somers and many nieces and nephews.

After graduating from the University of Toronto in 1950, Seymour joined Price Waterhouse Chartered Accountants working in Windsor, Hamilton and Toronto, retiring as a Senior Partner in 1986. He served as president of the Ontario Institute of Chartered Accountants and the Public Accountants Council for the Province of Ontario and he sat as a Commissioner of the Ontario Securities Commission for five years.

Seymour believed that “to whom much is given, much is expected” and as such, maintained an active life in the community: He was co-founder of St. Matthew’s House, National Finance Campaign Chairman for the Red Cross, President of the Multiple Sclerosis Society in Hamilton, Chairman of the Idlewyld Manor Foundation and held various Board positions for organizations including the Royal Botanical Gardens and the Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra. For 53 years he was a devoted parishioner of Christ’s Church Cathedral serving in several capacities, among them, auditor, rector’s warden, and fundraiser and was honoured as the first recipient of the Order of Niagara (O.N.) for his tireless commitment to the Anglican Church.

He was a longtime member of the Hamilton Golf and Country Club, the Tamahaac Club, and a proud member of his fraternity, Delta Kappa Epsilon. Seymour was a vital part of a ΔKE legacy as the son of Dr. Douglas St. J Wigle-Alpha Phi ’13, brother of Dr. E.D. Wigle-Alpha Phi ’51 and father of Ross Wigle-Alpha Phi ’79. He was also an avid nationally ranked swimmer at university. Seymour was a kind, generous man known for his honesty, integrity, strength of character and positive outlook.

Tracy J. Priest Jr., Psi ‘75 1927-2011 Tracy J. Priest Jr., 64, died November 19, 2011 in Mobile AL, where he was working as an insurance adjustor. No obit will do proper homage. He had many large lives and developed a wide circle of friends; in CA where he was raised & played guitar in early roots music groups, and in Tuscaloosa, Nashville, Birmingham, Mobile and Savannah.

He was equal parts puckish and perspicacious. Despite finishing at the University of Alabama in only eleven years, he still managed to earn a 2-point something GPA, all while holding down a rewarding social life and various entrepreneurial endeavors.

While his politics were unexpectedly conservative and his affiliation with Delta Kappa Epsilon fraternity, from his pledge class of 1965 on, quite successfully cemented, he became a leading student activist during the troubles of the 60’s.

Tracy, a life-long entrepreneur, founded Bon Temps clothing, Southern Woodcraft and Storyville restaurant in Tuscaloosa, and World Winds retail stores. He also dabbled in breeding and trading Tennessee walking horses, which, he learned the hard way, was not a suitable calling. As a businessman he put people first and never compromised his integrity. He combined hard work and Rabelaisian excess, and believed any good idea could be made better, more fun and more inclusive.

A raconteur, political scientist and a student of obscure and piquant vocabulary, he loved good food, drink, music, theater, salt, bourbon and smokes. He was of barrel chest, but his best health was always of his spirit. His family history is checkered, unless one counts his large family of friends and admirers. In lieu of flowers, please treat yourself to a bottle of Dickel and meditate on the promise and evanescence of life. RIP Tracy, and thank you.

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MYSTIC CIRCLE

Jeffrey Forbes Buckalew, Beta ‘88

Frank Percy Lathrop, ZZ ‘65

1966-2011

1943-2011

Jeffey Buckalew, his wife, Corinne, and their two children, Jackson and Meriwether, died on December 20, 2011 in the crash of his single engine plane in northern New Jersey. They were flying to Atlanta with a business associate for a meeting, after which Jeff and his family were planning to stay in the area for the holidays. Jeff was a true gentleman, and a genuine, gracious friend to many. He is survived by his parents, Vardaman Buckalew, Beta ’54, and Sherry Buckalew, and brothers, Edward Buckalew, Sigma Alpha ’87, and Douglas Buckalew and several aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews.

An operations manager with Conveying and Mining Equipment in Houston and a resident of Katy, Texas, Frank Lathrop died peacefully at home on December 20, 2011 from complications due to cancer. Frank was 68, born March 1, 1943, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He was a graduate of St. Francisville High School and Louisiana State University. Brother Lathrop was initiated into Zeta Zeta chapter of Delta Kappa Epsilon on April 8, 1962. Upon graduation from LSU Frank was a commissioned officer in the U.S. Army First Calvary and was a veteran of Vietnam, receiving two Purple Heart medals for wounds received in combat.

An avid fan of the basketball and football teams at the University of North Carolina, where he received a bachelor’s degree and an M.B.A, and was a consummate member of Delta Kappa Epsilon; Jeff was also a formidable golfer. In 2007, he tied for 94th in Golf Digest’s “top golfers in finance”. Jeff enjoyed spending time with family, friends, and co-workers, traveling, flying to business meetings, and was loved by many. He found happiness in his surroundings and will be greatly missed by all.

Jeff was the head of Greenhill & Company’s North American Corporate Advisory activities. He had joined the firm in 1996 after three years at Salomon Brothers and two years with the leveraged finance group of Chemical Bank. “He was almost the polar opposite of a Wall Street banker,” said Greenhill’s chief executive, Scott Bok, “he was very comfortable in his own skin.”

Mr. Buckalew, who served on the board of directors for UNC’s Arts and Sciences Foundation, flew his plane to the board meetings in North Carolina, said James May, the foundation’s executive director. “It was clearly something he enjoyed,” Mr. May said of the hobby. “It brought a smile to his face.”

He was widely regarded by all who knew him as a highly principled and disciplined individual with a strong commitment to his work, an exceptional ability to instill confidence and a great capacity to form lasting friendships. He was involved in numerous civic and charitable activities in New York and Charlottesville.

Jeff will be known for his gracious kindness, work ethic, loyalty and friendships.

He will be remembered for working tirelessly, competing in triathlons, his deep devotion to his wife and children, and his love for family and friends. Most importantly, he will be remembered not only as a devoted father and husband, but a loyal colleague, and ΔKE brother.

In tribute to Jeff and to remember the lives of this extraordinary family, Jeff’s partners and colleagues at Greenhill have created the Jeffrey F. Buckalew Scholars Fund at the University of North Carolina. This fund will honor Jeff by providing high-merit scholarships to the College of Arts and Sciences and the Kenan-Flagler School of Business. Jeff and Corinne had directed much of their philanthropic support to these scholarship programs.

Mark Andrew Tessier, Zeta Zeta ‘69 1947-2011 Mark Andrew Tessier died peacefully, surrounded by his loving family on August 21, 2011. Born in New Orleans, Mark was preceded in death by his father, Louisiana State Senator George Tessier. He is survived by his mother, Althea; his brother, George, Jr.; his former wife, Vail; and his children, Allison, Alexis, and Mark, Jr. He graduated from Jesuit High School, where he was a member of the football team and the state champion basketball team. He was a member of Delta Kappa Epsilon fraternity at LSU, and earned a BA from Columbia University and an MBA from Harvard.

Following his father’s death, Mark successfully managed the family insurance agency. After earning his MBA, he joined Howard Weil, where he was instrumental in growing the Public Finance Department and was an early pioneer of adjustable rate option bonds.

Mark had an entrepreneurial spirit and was involved in the development of several start-up ventures in the metropolitan area. He served on the Board of Friends of City Park and was Chairman of the Finance Committee for the renovation of Storyland. Mark was a member of the Louisiana Club and a former member of the Southern Yacht Club. He will be remembered for his sense of humor, his love of his family, and his gin rummy skills.

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Frank is survived by his wife, Margaret Byrne Lathrop; daughter, Melanie Lathrop Peralta; sons, C. Scott Lathrop, Frank Davis Lathrop and Colin Andrew Lathrop; sisters, Elizabeth Lathrop Phelan and Patricia Lathrop Walker; brother, James Randolph Lathrop; and grandchildren, Frank Daniel Lathrop, Lara Elizabeth Lathrop, Carter Davis Lathrop, Christopher Michael Lathrop, Reagan Hansen and Parker Leslie Lathrop.

Breard “Breezy” Snellings, Jr, Tau Lambda ‘65 1942-2012 Breard Snellings, Jr., affectionately known as “Breezy”, passed away on January 8, 2012 at the age of 69. He was a New Orleans native, currently living in Mandeville, LA, but had also lived much of his life on the Gulf Coast. He is survived by his mother, Emilie Locascio Snellings; daughter, Olga Marie Snellings; sister, Mary Snellings Curren; brother, Daniel Breard Snellings; a grandson, and many nieces, and nephews.

He graduated from Tulane University, where he was a member of Delta Kappa Epsilon fraternity. Breezy received his Master’s degree in Journalism from Louisiana State University where the men of Zeta Zeta remember him riding his “hot” Schwinn from the Deke house to his classes.

Breezy worked for many years as a sports writer; during his retirement his passion was following college football schedules and stats. In his earlier life, Breezy had been an avid fisherman, having caught 489 different species of fish on hook and line.

Theo Frank Middleton, Zeta Zeta ‘75 1953-2010 Theo “Ted” Middleton, native and lifelong resident of Mobile, AL passed away on October 24, 2010, surrounded by his loving family. Ted graduated from University Military School in 1971, Marion Military Institute in 1973 where he completed the advanced ROTC training program and Louisiana State University in 1975 where he was a member of Delta Kappa Epsilon fraternity.

Upon graduating, Ted was commissioned a Second Lieutenant in the United States Army and was assigned to the Korean Demilitarization Zone as a rifle platoon leader with the 1st Battalion 38th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division. After training as an Army helicopter pilot, Ted was assigned as an Aero-Scout Platoon Leader with 229th attack helicopter battalion 101st Airborne Division. Ted participated in ‘Operation Honey Badger’ during the Iranian hostage crisis as a founding member of Task Force 158th, United States Army’s first long range, night vision capable special operations helicopter unit.

Ted’s awards and decorations include the Army Commendation Medal, Army Reserve Commendation Medal, Korea Defense Service Medal, Overseas Service ribbon, Master Army Aviator Wings and The Legion of Merit.

Ted was an investment advisor with the Wealth Management Group of Regions/ Morgan Keegan in Mobile. He was past president of Mobile County Wildlife Association and the Greater Mobile Area LSU Alumni Association and a member of several Mystic Societies.

He is survived by his children Mary Elizabeth Middleton Ward, Emily Lucile Middleton and Theo Frank Middleton III, grandson William Harrell Ward III, sisters Knox Middleton McMurphy, Margaret Middleton Brown, Barbara Middleton Haas and eight loving nieces and nephews.

MYSTIC CIRICLE

Howell Carter III, Zeta Zeta ‘52

Robert Wayne Trieschmann, Zeta Zeta ‘58

1929-2011

1935-2011

Howell Carter, III, a native of New Orleans and a resident of Mandeville/Covington for 51 years where he was a general contractor and real estate land developer, passed away on July 30, 2011 at age 82. Beloved husband of 51 years to Emma Jean Stennett Carter. Loving father of Howell Carter IV, Cynthia Carter Prior and Catherine Carter St. Pierre. Brother of Marjorie Carter Fracher. Grandfather of Andrew Christian Carter, Caroline Olivia Carter, Lily Isabelle Carter, James Stennett Prior, Gordon Howell Prior, Carter William St. Pierre, Charles Christopher St. Pierre and Christian Howell St. Pierre.

Mr. Carter was a U.S. Air Force veteran of the Korean War. He received a Bachelor of Science degree from LSU where he was a member of Delta Kappa Epsilon fraternity and was a member of several carnival organizations.

Warren Lassiter Mengis, Zeta Zeta ‘48 1926-2011

Robert Trieschmann died on December 8, 2011 in Berrien Springs, Michigan. He was born in Lake Providence, Louisiana and graduated from high school there.

Wayne attended Louisiana State University where he was a member of Delta Kappa Epsilon Fraternity, received a letter in track as a sprinter. He graduated with a BS in Business Administration and was commissioned as a second lieutenant in the U. S. Air Force. After receiving his commission in the Air Force, Wayne went on to receive a Master’s Degree in Systems Management from USC. He also completed work in several of the Air Forces staff schools.

Wayne’s Air Force career took him all over world as well as the United States.

Wayne’s most important assignment was as a Battle Director in South Korea in the aftermath of the capture of the U.S.S. Pueblo and destruction of an Air Force reconnaissance aircraft by the North Koreans in 1968. Wayne ended the second half of his Air Force career as an education and training officer with the Air Force Institute of Technology.

Wayne returned to Louisiana in 1989 as a civilian and worked in the Louisiana Department of Education, and the Department of Agriculture and Forestry. Wayne is survived by his wife, Kathleen Trieschmann; a son, Robert Wayne Trieschmann II; a daughter, Leigh Anne Bradford; brothers William Trieschmann Jr., and King Trieschmann; a stepdaughter, a stepson, and eight grandchildren.

Warren Mengis died Monday, Dec. 5, 2011. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Nelda, and by his sons, Michael, Christopher “Scott,” and, Joseph. Brother Mengis was initiated into Zeta Zeta Chapter of Delta Kappa Epsilon Fraternity on August 13, 1944.

Warren served in the U.S. Marine Corps from January 1945 until August 1946.

He returned to LSU, received his undergraduate degree, and graduated from LSU Law School in 1950. He then served in the U.S. Air Force from July 1952 until December 1953. He was discharged from the Air Force as a first lieutenant and was subsequently promoted to the rank of captain in the reserve.

Warren practiced law in Baton Rouge for 32 years. He was appointed as an adjunct professor at LSU Law School in 1977. He joined the law school faculty full-time in 1982. Warren taught a number of civil law courses through the years and carried a full course load until his 80th birthday in 2006.

Willard Joseph Overlock, Phi ‘45 1922-2011 Willard Joseph Overlock of Redding, CT, formerly of New Canaan, died at his home on December 22, 2011 following a brief illness. Mr. Overlock (“Will”) was 89. He is survived by Frances (“Sonsie”) Frost Overlock, his wife of 67 years, and two sons, Willard J. Overlock Jr., Beta ‘69 and Joseph Leslie Overlock II. Mr. Overlock was born in Chicago, Ill., on April 25, 1922. He attended Campion Jesuit High School and eventually came east where he graduated from the Hotchkiss School in 1940. He graduated from Yale University in 1945 and Cornell Law School in 1948. At Yale, he was a member of Delta Kappa Epsilon Fraternity and a three-year letterman on the football team, scoring one of the few touchdowns by a center in Yale football history.

During World War II, he served as a bombardier in the United States Army 8th Air Force, was stationed in England and completed numerous missions over Europe.

In 1952, Mr. Overlock joined the real estate department at the law firm of Cummings & Lockwood in Stamford. After starting in Stamford, he managed the firm’s Darien office, and over the years developed a broad practice representing large institutions, such as Aetna Life Insurance Company, as well as many prominent local families.

Throughout his career, Mr. Overlock was active in many charitable, civic and social organizations. Among other groups, he was a founder, director, and former president of Waveny Care Center in New Canaan, and a founder and director of the Maritime Aquarium in Norwalk. He served as a director of the Gateway Bank and C. R. Gibson & Co. Willard also maintained associations with the Country Club of New Canaan and Sankaty Head Golf Club in Nantucket, where he was a president and longtime active member. He was also a past president of the Darien Rotary Club.

Mr. Overlock led an active life dedicated to his family and many friends. He loved golf and freshwater and saltwater fishing through which he maintained many friendships over 70 years of living in New Canaan and Nantucket. He was devoted to his family, especially his four grandchildren and a great-granddaughter. In addition to his son, Willard Jr., his grandson, Willard III, Beta ’02 is also a member of Delta Kappa Epsilon.

Douglas McNeill Laidlaw, Theta Rho ‘43 1922-2011 Doug Laidlaw, one of the last true gentlemen, died peacefully at home in Los Angeles on November 6, 2011 surrounded by the love and support of his family. During his lifetime, he was loved and appreciated for his big heart, warmth and generosity.

Doug was a patriot and proudly served in the 103rd division of the United States Army in World War II and was decorated with the Bronze Star. He was a graduate of Santa Monica High School and UCLA where he studied Business Economics.

He was a founder of four printing firms, three of which were sold to New York Stock Exchange companies and the fourth to private investors. Recently, Doug had been very active in the Jonathan Club, SAGE (a learning in retirement group), and Delta Kappa Epsilon (UCLA; Theta Rho chapter).

More important than anything else was his time spent with his loving family. He loved travelling, taking photographs, playing on his computer, body surfing, studying history, reading and cheering at UCLA football and basketball games.

Doug will be greatly missed by his adored wife of nearly sixty years, Jean; his three cherished children, five dear grandchildren, three sweet great grandchildren, his devoted golden retriever, Lucy; and many more family members and friends.

“Doug went through life guided by his strong moral fiber, faith in God and devotion to his family. He was a brilliant and beautiful man and he will remain in our hearts and memories forever.”

Jack Wills Worley, Gamma ‘39 1917-2011 Jack Wills Worley, age 94, of Carrollton, Ga, died on November 2, 2011. He was born in McMinnville, Tennessee. He graduated from Ramsey High School in Birmingham, Alabama, where he was the state tennis champion, and Vanderbilt University where he played varsity football and was a member of Delta Kappa Epsilon. He entered World War II in 1941 as a military pilot flying paratroopers to the European front and later as the pilot for General Mark Clark as a Lieutenant Colonel with the U.S. Army Air Force.

Following World War II he became vice president of Warren Sewell Clothing Company in Bremen, Ga. He continued to fly airplanes and enjoyed playing golf. He was a member of Oak Grove Baptist Church. He was a kind and loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 70 years, Charlotte Sewell Worley, survived by his daughter, Carol Worley Mahaffee, his son, Robin Sewell Worley and his wife, Amy, of Carrollton. He was also blessed with and is survived by seven grandchildren.

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CHAPTER ROLL

Delta Kappa Epsilon Chapter Roll 2011-2012 Phi Yale University Actives: 50 73 Lake Place, New Haven, CT 06511

Pledges: 0-FO

Theta Bowdoin College Inactive Zeta

Princeton University

Chapter uses university facilities, Princeton, NJ

Actives: 25 Pledges: 0-FO

Xi Colby College Inactive Sigma Amherst College Active Active No facility can be listed-No member information available Gamma

Vanderbilt University

Actives: 55

101 24th Avenue South, Nashville, TN 37235

Pledges: 15-S

Psi

Kappa Psi

Cumberland University

Inactive

Zeta Zeta

Louisiana State University

Actives: 48

13 Dalrymple Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70808

Pledges: 0-FO

Alpha Delta

Jefferson College

Inactive

Tau Delta

Union University

Inactive

Phi Chi

Rutgers University

Actives: 24

Chapter uses private facilities, New Brunswick, NJ

Pledges: 6-F

Kappa Phi

Troy University

Inactive

Psi Phi

DePauw University

Inactive

Gamma Phi

Wesleyan University

Actives: 78

276 High Street, Middletown, CT 06459

Pledges: 11-F

Eta Alpha

Washington & Lee University

Inactive

Psi Omega

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Inactive

Actives: 122 Beta Chi

Case Western Reserve University Inactive

946 University Blvd, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401

Pledges: 0-FO

Delta Chi

Cornell University

Chi

Inactive

13 South Ave., Ithaca, NY 14850

Pledges: 14-SO

Delta Delta

Actives: 18

University of Alabama University of Mississippi

Upsilon Brown University Inactive Beta

University of North Carolina

132 S. Columbia Street, Chapel Hill, NC 27514

Actives: 81 Pledges: 0-FO

Alpha Harvard University Inactive Kappa Miami University Actives: 32 325 E Sycamore, Oxford, OH 45056

Delta

South Carolina College

Pledges: 17-S

Inactive

Lambda Kenyon College Actives: 23 Old Kenyon dormitory, Gambier, OH

Pledges: 9-SO

Omega Oakland College Inactive Eta

University of Virginia

173 Culbreath Road, Charlottesville, VA 22903

Actives: 39 Pledges: 28-SO

Pi Dartmouth Inactive Iota Centre College Actives: 27

University of Chicago

Actives: 58

Chapter uses private facilities, Chicago, IL

Pledges: 3-F

Phi Gamma

Syracuse University

Actives: 49

703 Walnut Ave., Syracuse, NY 13210

Pledges: 22-S

Gamma Beta

Columbia University

Inactive

Theta Zeta

University of Calif., Berkeley

Actives: 41

2302 Piedmont Ave., Berkeley, CA

Pledges: * -S

Alpha Chi

Trinity College

Inactive

Phi Epsilon

University of Minnesota

Actives: 12

1711 University Ave. SE, Minneapolis, MN55414

Pledges: 4-F

Sigma Tau

Actives: 44

Mass. Institute of Technology

403 Memorial Drive, Cambridge, MA 02139

Pledges: 0-FO

Tau Lambda

Tulane University

Inactive

Alpha Phi

University of Toronto

Actives: 26

157 St. George Street, Toronto, ON, Canada

Pledges: 0-FO

Delta Kappa

Actives: 19

Chapter uses college facilities, Danville, KY

Pledges: 20-SO

Alpha Alpha

Middlebury College

Inactive

307 S. 39th Street, Philadelphia, PA19104

Pledges: 10-SO

Omicron

University of Michigan

Actives: 67

Tau Alpha

McGill University

Inactive

Sigma Rho

Stanford University

Actives: 6

1004 Olivia Ave, Ann Arbor, MI 48104

Pledges: 16-F

University of Pennsylvania

Epsilon Williams College Inactive

Chapter uses university facilities Stanford, CA

Pledges: * -SO

Rho

Lafayette College

Actives: 57

Delta Pi

University of Illinois

Inactive

719 Sullivan Trail, Easton, PA 18042

Pledges: 0-FO

Rho Delta

University of Wisconsin

Inactive

Tau

Hamilton College

Actives: 12

Chapter uses college facilities, Clinton, NY

Pledges: 5-SO

Kappa Epsilon University of Washington

Inactive

Omega Chi

University of Texas, Austin

Inactive

Alpha Tau

Mu Colgate University Inactive Nu

City College of New York

Inactive

Beta Phi

University of Rochester

Actives: 39

597 Fraternity Road, Rochester, NY 14627

Pledges: 0-FO

Theta Chi

Actives: 27

Union College

North wing of Fox dormitory, Schenectady, NY

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Pledges: * -S

University of Manitoba

Actives: 25

Chapter uses private facilities, Winnipeg, MB, Canada

Pledges: 0-FO

Theta Rho

University of California, LA

Inactive

Delta Phi

University of Alberta

Actives: 36

11003 87th Ave., Edmonton, AB, Canada

Pledges: 0-FO

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Delta Epsilon

Northwestern University

Inactive

Alpha Delta

Northwestern University

Inactive

Lambda Delta

Southern Methodist University

Inactive

Delta Psi

Indiana University

Actives: 43

Phi Alpha

University of British Columbia

#8-2880 Westbrook Mall, Vancouver, BC, Canada

Actives 85 Pledges: 0-FO

Kappa Delta

University of Maryland

Inactive

Rho Lambda

University of Oklahoma

Inactive

Tau Delta

University of the South

Actives: 24

518 E. 1st Street, Bloomington, IN 47401

Pledges: 2-S

Mu Chi

Active

Maryville College

No facility can be listed-No member information available

Upsilon Omega University of South Alabama

Inactive

Kappa Omega Lake Forest College

Inactive

Pledges: 3-S

Rho Beta

Actives: 15

Wake Forest University

Actives: 52

Chapter uses private facilities, Richmond, VA

Pledges: 2-F

1101 Polo Road, Winston Salem, NC 27106

Pledges: 0-FO

Alpha Gamma

U.S. Military Academy

Inactive

Sigma Alpha

Active: 22

Phi Beta

Stephen F. Austin University

Inactive

Tau Chi

Texas A & M University

Actives: 27

735 University Ave., Sewanee, TN 37383

Psi Delta

Virginia Tech University

302 E. Roanoke Road, Blacksburg, VA 24060

Pledges: 22-S

Phi Delta

University of Western Ontario

Inactive

Sigma Phi

Villanova University

Pi Beta

Troy University

3200 Callie Circle, College Station, TX 77845

Pledges: 4-F

Inactive

Beta Tau

University of Victoria

Actives: 42

Actives: 11

Chapter uses private facilities, Victoria, BC, Canada

Pledges: 0-FO

414 Fraternity circle, Troy, AL 36081

Pledges: 6-F

Alpha Mu

Actives: 22

Rowan University

68 N. Main, Glassboro, NJ 08028

Pledges: 10-S

Epsilon Rho

Actives: 19

Duke University

Craven AA dormitory, Durham, NC

Pledges: 8-S

Nu Zeta

Actives: 10

Pace University

Chapter uses private facilities, Pleasantville, NY

Pledges: 7-S

Alpha Omega

Louisiana Tech University

Inactive

Theta Upsilon

Arizona State University

Actives: 53

Chapter uses private facilities, Tempe, AZ

Pledges: 18-S

Iota Mu

Fordham University

Inactive

Alpha Rho

Temple University

Inactive

Zeta Upsilon

University of Calif., Davis

Inactive

Phi Sigma

Bryant College

Actives: 19

Chapter uses private facilities, Smithfield, RI

Pledges: 7-S

Phi Rho

Actives: 41

Pennsylvania State University

328 E. Foster Ave., State College, PA 16801

Pledges: 15-S

Chi Rho

Actives: 13

Bloomsburg University

Chapter uses private facilities, Bloomsburg, PA

Pledges: 4-S

Zeta Chi

Actives: 35

Bentley College

Chapter uses private facilities, Waltham, MA

Pledges: 4-S

Omega Omega University of Arizona

Inactive

Sigma Beta

U of Calif., Santa Barbara

Inactive

Beta Gamma

New York University

Actives: 20

Chapter uses university facilities, NYC, NY

Pledges: 14-S

Beta Delta

University of Georgia

Inactive

Alpha Beta

DePaul University

Inactive

Sigma Kappa

Michigan State University

Actives: 21

505 Albert Ave., East Lansing, MI48823

Pledges: 5-S

Delta Tau

Inactive

Ohio State University

University of Richmond

Notes: a. Numbers shown for Actives and Pledges should be added to reflect total chapter size, this figure assumes all pledges are initiated and does not reflect upcoming graduation b. * = not yet reported c. FO = Fall only recruitment; SO = Spring only recruitment; F = Fall & Spring recruitment, Fall is primary; S = Fall & Spring recruitment, Spring is primary

DKE has four colonies in the process of moving toward chapter status: Auburn University, Auburn, AL Manhattan College, Bronx, NY North Carolina State University (NC State), Raleigh, NC St. Joseph’s College, Patchogue, NY DΔKE has three significant interest groups who are hoping to advance to Colony stage shortly: Hampden-Sydney College, Hampden-Sydney, VA Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK University of North Carolina-Wilmington, Wilmington, NC

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Coming Soon - DEKECareers ΔKE HQ to Launch Significant New Service for All Dekes ΔKE International is launching a major new program, DEKECareers, which is sure to be a substantial membership benefit for our younger Deke Brothers.

The concept is simple… it’s all about Dekes helping other Dekes get established in their careers by enabling them to expand their network, and even assisting with actual job placement. More details are available elsewhere in this issue and at www. dke.org.

As we try to deliver tangible benefits to today’s undergraduates, the #1 item they tell us they are seeking is the opportunity to network with alumni members. DEKECareers will be the vehicle for that. With ΔKE’s outstanding alumni, this networking should be a value-add that no other fraternity can match.

Please visit the web site for all the specifics, but the key to success is ALUMNI PARTICIPATION. Even if you are not the hiring manager, if you know of a job opening in your company – even one - you can post the job and perhaps help the interested Deke get his resume to the right people. It’s a WIN-WIN-WIN. Your company wins by acquiring a talented young man into the firm; you win by helping provide a young Deke with a great opportunity; and the young Deke you helped wins by having his fraternity truly make a difference in his life. Isn’t that what the ΔKE Brotherhood should be all about?

Imagine how appreciative a young Deke will be, and how much he’ll value his membership, if he can say “I got my first job through ΔKE.” And imagine how you – a Deke alumnus – will feel, if you can say “I helped a Deke get a job today.”

DEKECareers – PLEASE PARTICIPATE