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WOODY FAIRCLOTH Psi Delta ’90

One of CNN’s Top 10 Heroes of 2019

Woody with his assistant, 6-year-old daughter Luna, in Paradise, California

Spring 2020

CHAI RMAN’S LETTE R

Brothers, Friends, and Parents, We often think of spring as the time of new beginnings, but for the active members of our chapters it means the academic year is starting to wind down. Thoughts turn from classes and football games to summer internships and, for some, graduation or graduate school.

As alumni and parents we can play a crucial role during this time. Of course the most important is the financial and emotional support we provide our students, but sharing guidance and the wisdom of our experience is also critical. In this issue we revisit the incredible story of one Deke who shared his wisdom and won two Super Bowls in the process: Tom Landry, Omega Chi ’49, one of the greatest football coaches of all time.

While we can’t all coach winning football teams, or look as good in a fedora, each of us can make a difference in the life of our actives. Opening your network to help find an internship, write a letter of recommendation for graduate school, or simply grabbing a cup of coffee in an informal mentoring session can make an enormous difference for a student. Likewise, the opportunity to be a Deke in the first place contributes to our members’ success, which is why I ask you to consider making a pledge to the 175th Anniversary Campaign.

These funds allow DKE to host events throughout the year to bring our undergraduate members together to share experiences, build networking skills, and learn best practices.

Our annual gathering, Deke University, brings chapter leaders together and every other year we host the DKE Convention for all members. This year the Convention will be in Charlotte on June 18-20. Alumni and parents are welcome and encouraged to attend and I hope to see you there.

In the Bonds,

Michael Peters Delta Delta – University of Chicago ’90 Chairman, Delta Kappa Epsilon International

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DEKE FOUNDATION

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DKE PERSONAL AWARDS

IN EVERY ISSUE SPECIAL REPORT

DEKE UNIVERSITY

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CHAIRMAN’S LETTER

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HQ REPORT

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DEKE NEWS

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FORGOTTEN GREATS COVER STORY

CNN TOP TEN HERO

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CHAPTER & COLONY NEWS

PUBLISHED BY Delta Kappa Epsilon International 6921 Jackson Road, Suite 400 Ann Arbor, MI 48105 (734) 302-4210 www.dke.org ΔKE BOARD OF DIRECTORS Michael Peters, Delta Delta ’90, Chairman John McNeil, Psi ‘79, Vice Chairman Ross Wigle, Alpha Phi ’79, Treasurer Charles Jones, Eta ’56, Honorary President Craig Lengyel, Gamma ’89, Honorary President Neilson Brown, Beta ’67 Cory Crenshaw, Tau Lambda ’01 Semmes Favrot, Psi ’92 Bob Green, Eta ’69 Carl Haynes, Beta Tau ’19 Dan Johnson, Sigma Alpha ’77 Stan McMillan, Gamma ’89 Greg Miarecki, Delta Delta ’94 Mason Morjikian, Lambda ’88 Kevin O’Bryon, Tau Lambda ’77 Terry Stewart, Phi Chi ’69 Peter Tripp, Phi Gamma ‘91 ΔKE HQ STAFF Executive Director: Doug Lanpher, Gamma ’77 Associate Executive Director: Mike Hilts, Gamma ’76 Archivist & Historian: Grant Burnyeat, Phi Alpha ’65 Director of Health & Safety Initiatives: Trey Robb Director of Chapter Services: Craig Dick, Phi Alpha ’16 Director of Alumni Services: Turner Spears, Lambda Tau ’16 Assistant Director of Education: Travis Tafoya Chapter Consultant: Jack Morton, Delta ’19 ΔKE QUARTERLY STAFF Publisher: Doug Lanpher, Gamma ’77 Co-editor: Robert Alvis, Gamma ’74 Co-editor: Kevin Cuneo, Gamma ’77 Design: Scott-Goodman Design

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Greetings to all Deke Brothers!

First off, I’d like to boast about two aspects of the Chapter Officers’ Academy we held in mid-January in Washington, D.C., the quality of our undergraduate attendees, and the professionalism of our staff members who organized the event.

One way this manifests itself is the way our chapters operate. The performance of our undergraduate chapters is the most public factor which leads to success or failure, and which determines how DKE is perceived I can’t emphasize enough how impressed I was by by our constituents - alumni, parents, and the campus the young men who attended the Academy. We had communities - administrators, professors, other stu85 undergraduates in attendance, from 39 different dents. (In this we are no different from any other interchapters. The character of the men in attendance was national fraternity.) Therefore, it is and should be our remarkable; jolly good fellows to be sure, but every Doug Lanpher, highest priority to set high expectations and standards single one of the delegates arrived with a genuine defor our chapters, and work with our chapters to help Executive Director sire to learn how he can be better equipped to help his them meet those expectations. Of course each chapter chapter. I get the sense there is a shift in the attitudes has its own unique culture and “personality,” but there and motivations of today’s generation of fraternity are some very important characteristics that all Dekes and DKE chapmen; more and more we hear them talking about our values and how ters should have in common. To that end we have introduced specific the fraternity should reinforce those values. Sure, fraternities are social standards and will be working toward making sure all chapters are organizations, and college men join in part to enjoy the social benefits, in line with them.

None of these standards, in our view, handcuff our but today’s collegians seem to be focusing more and more on the other chapters or rob them of their individuality. Some of these include: aspects of fraternity membership, such as philanthropy and service, guidelines for social event management; intolerance for hazing; leadership, and making life-long connections and friendships. expectation of bystander reporting; conducting New Member EducaThe second aspect of the Chapter Officers’ Academy of which I’m tion within our guidelines, and holding themselves accountable for exceptionally proud is the way our staff members prepared for and members who violate the chapter’s and DKE International’s policies. executed the event. Travis Tafoya, who had joined our staff only a All are important and there are others, but the last one deserves a few months prior to the event, was, to use an analogy of a movie little more information. We believe in self governance, and we want production, the “Director,” framing the curriculum and session our chapters to police themselves as the front line in holding their outlines, leading most of the Brother Beta track sessions, acting as members accountable. If done properly, enforcement of behavioral general emcee, and making sure the entire weekend flowed seamstandards is much more effective if handled locally (by the chapter lessly (which it did). Trey Robb has helped steer the fraternity toward and the alumni organization), rather than by HQ or the college. It is a more comprehensive array of Health & Safety policies, and has also an excellent way for our active members to gain real leadership developed resources and educational programming to our underand problem solving experience. graduates in a clear relatable way, and he put together an excellent Final thought - please consider donating generously to the Deke series of programs for the Academy, expertly presenting a difficult Foundation or DKE Fraternity in support of our 175th Anniversary subject. Craig Dick contributed to the development of the overall Campaign, so we can keep doing the righteous work of fulfilling strategic direction of the conference, while also developing and DKE’s mission in 2020 and beyond. If there is ever a time for you to presenting the entire track of sessions on the topic of recruitment, “stretch” your donation for DKE, this is that time. Donations to the with a special emphasis on Values-Based Recruitment. Finally, Turner Foundation are tax-deductible in the U.S., and you can designate up Spears helped present the sessions for the chapter presidents’ track, to 50% to the chapter of your choice! and also was responsible for a good portion of the logistics for the weekend’s events, including marketing, registration, and attendee lodging. All four of these men contributed enormously to what I believe is the highest quality undergraduate educational event we’ve ever done.

On another subject, there is a general management shift taking place in DKE, namely, the move toward greater centralization in conducting the affairs of our fraternity. This is a conscious decision and a necessary one. As our industry faces increasingly harsh critiques from different 4 THE DEKE QUARTERLY | SPRING 2020

In the Bonds,

Doug Lanpher, Gamma ’77 Executive Director, Delta Kappa Epsilon

DEKE NEWS Travis Tafoya Joins DKE Staff

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elta Kappa Epsilon recently reached beyond its membership base for just the second time to add professional talent depth to its headquarters staff. Travis Tafoya was named Assistant Director of Education in October, following three years at SAE, where he contributed in chapter services, conduct, events and curricula development. Tafoya previously worked for his alma mater, the University of Colorado, in the Student Life and Leadership Department. For DKE, Travis oversees the development of all education course material, with emphasis on creating curricula in chapter management, health & safety, and leadership.

“Chapters should notice and appreciate the upgrade in our services, including use of a wider range of media,” Executive Director Doug

Lanpher projected last fall.

Indeed, that incremental value was very much in evidence at DekeU in mid-January, for which Travis was chief engineer of a leadership program presented to nearly 90 undergraduate officers. He looks forward to helping shape DKE’s educational programming and improving outcomes. As for Travis’ passions, he aims to climb higher in higher education and deliver on a personal goal of improving access for underserved youth to opportunities of all kinds—from educational to snow sports.

Carolina Names Journalism School for Beta Deke

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he University of North Carolina in September renamed its 95-year old school of journalism in honor of Walter Hussman Jr., Beta ’68. The UNC graduate and his family donated $25 million, the largest single gift to the school since its inception as a department in 1924. The new Hussman School of Journalism and Media became the fifth named school at the university.

Zeta Zeta Deke Named to Presidential Commission

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eorge S. Mentz, Zeta Zeta ’88, was appointed by President Donald Trump in October to serve on the White House Commission on Presidential Scholars. Mentz, an international attorney and educator and pioneer in e-Learning has taught and designed over 250 college, MBA and law courses. He joins a group of eminent private citizens on the Presidential Commission, members selected from across the U.S. to represent education, medicine, law, social services, business, and other professional fields. A law professor at Texas A&M Law School, Mentz is also CEO of a company that offers dozens of books and audios in the areas of success, human performance, and empowerment.

is today. The family holdings include Evamor bottled water, which Bo started in the 1990s.

After graduating from Tulane, Bo worked for Nestlé in Switzerland, then returned to work at the family business.

Walter Hussman Jr. The Hussman family owns WHECO Media, a Little Rock, ARbased media conglomerate that operates 13 daily newspapers, 11 weekly newspapers, along with magazines and cable TV companies. Hussman earned his journalism degree from the school, where he embraced core values and principles of the news business he believes are disappearing today. His company prints these values prominently in each of its newspapers: objectivity, impartiality, integrity, and truthseeking. They are also now chiseled into the granite at the entry of Carroll Hall at UNC.

Bo Reily Takes the Helm at 117Year Old Family Company

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eily Foods Company, New Orleans, LA, announced in November that William Boatner “Bo” Reily IV, Tau Lambda ’83, will become the fourth generation of his family to head the 117-year old firm, known for such leading brands Luzianne Tea, Blue Plate Mayonnaise, and French Market Coffee. The company grew from a single grocery store in Bastrop, LA into the conglomerate that it

Movember Partnership Ramps Up DKE Philanthropy

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o help its chapters increase their philanthropy successes, DKE began a new fraternity-wide partnership with Movember, a leading charity for men’s health awareness. To kick off the new partnership, eight DKE chapters began fundraising in programs at the end of 2019.

Seeking donor-sponsors to support “no-shave” campaigns, members stopped shaving and grew facial hair the entire month of November.

DKE attracted more than $17,000 in donations, which Movember will use to raise awareness of health issues, including prostate cancer, testicular cancer, and suicide.

Movember conducts research and funds health projects with the aim of reducing the premature death of men by 25% in the next decade. Alpha Phi-Toronto was the top earning chapter, raising over $6,400 for the cause; Delta-South Carolina’s men raised just short of $5,000. Other DKE chapters who raised money through Movember were GammaVanderbilt, Kappa-Miami, Sigma Rho-Stanford, Delta KappaPenn, Delta Chi-Cornell, and w w w.d ke.o rg

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DEKE NEWS

NEW ‘MUST READS’ ADDED TO DEKE BOOKSHELF

Alpha Tau-Manitoba. Pictured is the mug of Alpha Phi vice president Tyler Henry, ’20, who directed the chapter’s project.

Lambda Tau Cadets Earn German Awards

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wo Lambda Tau Dekes were among three Army ROTC cadets from University of Tennessee who were awarded the German Armed Forces Badge for Military Proficiency. The honorees were presented with their badges at an Ohio State football game in Columbus, Ohio last fall.

Corey Leszczynski, Lambda Tau ’20, at left, and Aiden Hessler, Lambda Tau ’21, at center, serve as treasurer and vice president, respectively, for DKE’s colony at UT. They were selected to compete for the Armed Forces badge and both were awarded gold, the highest grade.

DKE’S JUNE CONVENTION IN CHARLOTTE PROMISES TO BE ONE OF THE BEST

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he Carolinas provide the setting for DKE’s 176th International Convention.

Brothers will gather June 1820 at the Marriott City Centre for informative meetings, training sessions, and good oldfashioned convention fun.

A highlight promises to be the closing banquet address by

This Magic Moment,

by Bill Morris, Chi ’64.

Morris recounts his life as a Mississippi insurance businessman with a passion for rhythm and blues and Doo Wop music. He charts a journey begun as a chapter officer who booked some amazing talent to perform at the Ole Miss Deke House, including Muddy Waters, the Vibrations, and Howlin’ Wolf. Much of this story was recounted in the Spring 2019 issue of The DEKE Quarterly.

Morris describes developing unlikely friendships and advocating for members of The Moonglows, The Drifters, and the Ink Spots. He also shares the inspiration behind his producing two Gospel CDs and the joy of performing at Boston Symphony Hall.

published by St. Martin’s press, has scored many positive reviews.

According to a Publisher’s Weekly review, it is a standout that “successfully skewers the politically correct culture of liberal arts colleges.” Kirkus Reviews called it “high-spirited, richly imagined,” as well as smart and hilarious, but it also warned: it should not be read by those who lack a sense of humor.”

difference in those lives.

It confirms an oft-spoken sentiment that “your brothers are always there for you.”

Campusland, by Scott Johnston, Phi ’82. Brother Johnston’s debut novel,

Letters in a Helmet, by Bob Tierno, Rho Lambda ’71, & Ron Sorter, Rho Lambda ’69. An engaging true tale of two Dekes who met in the 1960s at the University of Oklahoma shares episodes of their relationship across five decades. While chronicling the evolution of the friendship through youth, military service, severe war injuries, career changes, marriages, cancel battles, and the loss of loved ones, it also inspires about the strength and endurance of bonds of brotherhood that made a

To the Max, by Tom Lindley.

Biography of “a man who was born to put on a show,” Max Weitzenhoffer, Rho Lambda ’62, who followed his theatrical dreams from Oklahoma to London. Max became owner of a successful theatre and parlayed that into ownership of six. This book tells the risk-taking, glamorous, and glitzy saga, seasoned with real-life connections with saloon keepers, oil wildcatters, wealthy art patrons, and Hollywood stars. On Broadway, Weitzenhoffer produced two Tony Award winners, Dracula and the hit musical The Will Rogers Follies. The school of musical theatre at University of Oklahoma is named after Brother Weitzenhoffer.

Scott Siman, Gamma ’76, one of the most important figures in the Country Music business.

Brother Siman served as president and chairman of the board of the Academy of Country Music and was recognized as one of Billboard magazine’s “Country Power Players.”

As co-owner of RPM Management, Siman guided the careers of numerous country

music stars including Tim McGraw. Before RPM, Scott signed the Dixie Chicks to their first contract and managed Sony’s Columbia and Epic labels in Sony’s Nashville division.

Travis Tafoya, DKE’s Assistant Director of Education, said the convention theme will be “DKE Then, DKE Today, and DKE Tomorrow. On the first day, we will address DKE’s values,

objects, and ritual commitment.

Friday will deal with personal development, while Saturday will focus on officer training and alumni programs.”

The convention promises to be an event that will remain joyously etched in the minds of every DKE brother who makes it to North Carolina.

More information at www.dke.org/convention

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DEKE FOUNDATION UPDATE

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hanks to donations from our generous alumni, the Deke Foundation continues to increase its support of our undergraduate members.

At the recent Chapter Officers’ Academy - the most successful leadership event ever held Will Ahnen

by DKE - seven undergraduates were able to attend only because their registration fees were covered by the Deke Foundation.

Members who attend events are exposed to professionally developed educational training on topics that will help them be better leaders not only in their chapter but also in other aspects of their lives.

One such member who received funding from the Foundation was Will Ahnen from our Nu Alpha Colony at Northeastern University. Ahnen said: “At the Chapter Officers’ Academy , I was able to learn a ton of recruitment techniques to help me expand my new colony.

I’d like to give a huge shout out to the alums and everyone who made this possible. I was able to attend because of the DekeU Scholarship. If not for that, I would not have learned all these recruitment techniques and met all these fellow DKEs. This is going to be really helpful to my colony, Nu Alpha at Northeastern.”

Another beneficiary of this funding provided by our alumni is Panos Vandris, from our Sigma Rho Chapter at Stanford University, who said “I just wanted to thank the Deke Foundation and all the alumni who have donated and supported chapters like mine. We learned so much at the Chapter Officers’ Academy this weekend and we can’t wait to take everything we’ve learned back

to our chapters. So thank you again for all your support.”

Most of our readers are probably aware that donors to the Deke Foundation can allocate up to 50% of their gift to their chapter, and to date, these Chapter Endowed Funds contain $158,800 in funding, for the direct benefit of our members. Once a chapter’s fund balance reaches $5,000, it is eligible Panos Vandris to access the funds, and three Deke chapters have reached that level. If you are curious about your chapter’s balance, please send an email to foundation@dke.org and we’ll let you know.

A final way in which the Foundation is directly supporting our undergrad members was our decision to add a new staff member in late 2019.

Travis Tafoya, who is focused on developing educational programming for our chapters, is completely revamping our educational material for Deke undergrads. Thanks to donors to the Foundation, this is the first time in DKE’s history we have had a staff member focused on educational programming, and in just a few months we’ve already seen the benefits of having Travis on our staff.

The Foundation’s 175th Anniversary Fund has a goal of $1,750,000. With these funds we’ll be able to continue to expand benefits such as these to more members. DKE will be stronger for it, and our undergrads will leave their colleges better prepared for their futures.

Please donate generously to our 175th Anniversary Fund.

Checks to the Deke Foundation can be mailed to 6921 Jackson Rd., Suite 400, Ann Arbor, MI, 48103, or you can visit www.dke.org/donate. Thank you!

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RECORD NUMBER OF DEKES TURN OUT

The 2020 Chapter Officers’ Academy of Deke University had record attendance

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record 85 At the closing dinner, former NFL Former U.S. Congressional leader undergraduate Dekes kicker Matt Stover, Alpha Omega ’90, Bob Livingston, Tau Lambda ’67, a from 39 chapters a Deke from Louisiana Tech, gave a dedicated Tulane Deke, inspired the attended the highly rousing speech that enthralled his group at the Friday evening event, as listeners. Stover, who seems to know successful Chapter Officers’ Academy in what plays well with his audiences, at he took the time to meet and shake Washington, D.C., in January. Called a one point reached into his pocket and hands with every brother. “home run” by the young brothers who pulled out his three Super Bowl rings. actively participated in the wide-ranging He put them on for all to see. Stover, curriculum, the meetings attracted who touched on his personal story as a representatives of chapters from coast to coast – and even from DKE brother, told the undergraduates that throughout his career, some that have not regularly participated in such events. “Each first as a football player and later in business, he’s always tried to of our newest colonies sent representatives and the level of follow his values. “It’s helped me become successful and a better professionalism by the undergraduate brothers, staff members person,” he said. During his 19 seasons in professional football, and speakers was so impressive,” said DKE Executive Director the 52-year-old Stover kicked 471 field goals and scored 2004 Doug Lanpher. points. When he retired in 2009, he was the third most accurate Former U.S. Congressional leader Bob Livingston, Tau kicker in NFL history.

Lambda ’67, a dedicated Tulane Deke, inspired the group at the At various meetings during the academy, Brothers Beta Friday evening event, as he took the time to meet and shake participated in sessions that focused on running an effective hands with every brother. The longtime leader in the House of chapter, planning, and delegation. The officer-based tracks dealt Representatives told how he learned to get along with people with leadership development, identifying and leading by your who held different opinions than his. It was the second year in DKE values, and how to take content from the academy home to a row that Livingston attended the reception at the conclave their respective chapters. formerly known as DKE’s Brother Beta Conference. The “Throughout the weekend, students were able to network with Chapter Officers’ Academy is now part of a series of educational each other and take some time to explore the sites in downtown programs and meetings known as Deke University, or Deke U. Washington, D.C.,” said Travis Tafoya, DKE’s Assistant Director

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FOR CHAPTER OFFICERS’ ACADEMY

Top left: Bob Livingston, Tau Lambda ’67 was a repeat speaker Top right: Matt Stover, Alpha Omega ’90 showed his three Super Bowl rings Left: Delta, Lambda, Sigma Rho, Theta Zeta, & Sigma Kappa showed off their custom t-shirts

of Education. “The feedback we’ve received indicates that the guys loved the Westin City Center where we stayed.

Everyone enjoyed the amenities at the hotel, and it’s location – just three blocks north of the White House – was ideal.”

Tafoya, who had worked closely with DKE’s Director of Health and Safety Initiative Trey Robb, as well as Director of Chapter Services Craig Dick and Director of Alumni Services Turner Spears to design the program, said the officers learned how to look for the best new members. “The officers learned more about ChapterBuilder and value-based recruitment, so that they can find and pledge the best new members,” Tafoya said.

Robb delved into content about DKE’s standards, crisis management, and the determination to always do the right thing.

“Throughout the weekend, students worked closely with each other and I’m sure many new friendships were established,” Robb said.

Spears said he was struck throughout the weekend by the number of students who feel deeply about the concept of being a part of a values-based organization. “Whether discussing recruitment, goals setting, or social event management, the concept of leadership according to the values of DKE was a pretty consistent topic,” he said. “This really resonated with me because it is imperative that we recruit, retain, and invest in members who are going to do the right thing. They must

consider our values in every area of our operation. Lastly, I think that’s why I was so impressed with the quality of men at this academy. Meeting and getting to know the young Dekes proved to me that we are getting the best men on campus. If we can continue to get our members consistent and meaningful resources and coaching, then I have to believe that our fraternity has a very bright future.”

Craig Dick said during the session on recruitment, the groups dove more deeply into how to recruit new members.

“Sometimes, making small adjustments in the ways we think and operate can make a big difference,” he said. “Once again, the word that kept coming up time and again was ‘values.’ We all decided that we cannot recruit quality new members if we don’t know what our chapter values are. We have to know ourselves first before we can find a person who fits with us.”

At the end of the academy, many brothers had struck up friendships with their fellow Dekes. “We always learn from each other,” Lanpher said. “And it’s gratifying that the brothers who were here with us in Washington are already reaching out to Dekes in the other chapters. Some have even arranged to visit each other in the coming weeks. I think it’s how we keep the DKE world closely connected, which is more important now than ever before.”

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WAKE FOREST DEKE

WOODY FAIRCLOTH PROVES THAT ONE MAN CAN MAKE A BIG DIFFERENCE Photographs by Randall Benton

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riends say there are no strangers in James “Woody” Faircloth’s life – only people he’s yet to meet.

Described as a big, burly teddy bear of a guy, the 50-year-old Psi Delta Deke has become a hero to scores of victims of California’s deadly wildfires, which brought him national acclaim as one of CNN’s 10 Top Heroes of 2019.

It all started just before Thanksgiving in 2018 when Faircloth, Psi Delta ’90, was looking forward to taking a break from his job as national account manager for Comcast to spend some time with his six-year-old daughter Luna. But Woody, who lives in Denver, said he couldn’t look away from the TV newscasts showing families – victims of the wildfire -- living in their cars or in tents. They had been left homeless by the raging flames in northern California on November 8 of that year which killed 85 people and destroyed more than 14,000 homes. Nearly 27,000 people were left without a roof over their heads. Called the Camp Fire for its place of origin on Camp Creek Road, 90 miles north of Sacramento, it sent residents running for their lives. Dozens, mostly elderly people, didn’t make it, as they succumbed to the flames after being trapped in their cars or homes.

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struggled. Should he try to help, or just send thoughts and prayers to the survivors? “I thought, what can one person do?

But then I decided if you’re in a position to help, why wouldn’t you do it?” Woody said. “These people are our neighbors and they really need us.”

After scouring Craigslist to see what the survivors needed most, he noted that housing was the number one priority. Even before the fire, the area had too few houses, apartments, and hotel rooms. Now that most of the residents of Paradise, California, had been displaced, Brother Faircloth thought that maybe he could raise enough money to buy a recreational vehicle to help one family. Woody set up a GoFundMe page and found a 1987 Ford Econoline RV for sale in a Denver suburb. When the RV owner learned the details of Faircloth’s plan, he cut the price to $2,500 – one-third of what he was originally asking.

Faircloth hadn’t yet raised enough money to cover the $2,500, so he wrote a personal check to make up the difference.

Then he and Luna hit the road for the 1,400-mile drive to Paradise. It was the first time in his life that Faircloth had ever driven a motorhome, but he said he remembered thinking, “A Thanksgiving miracle is about to happen.” Luna, his loyal, gaptoothed partner, was all in, saying, “God and Santa Claus will be proud of us.”

Stunned by the devastation, Woody had to carry Luna on his shoulders as they walked by piles of ash and melted garage doors.

Once they arrived in California, perspective – much clearer than what Something amazing began happening we saw on television,” King wrote. however, the Faircloths were stunned by the devastation. “It was so awful Woody didn’t exaggerate. “We felt the on #DoSomething, the site that we just wanted to get back on the loss and the total devastation, which Woody had set up on social media. road and head home,” Woody recalled. was overwhelming.”

While desperate survivors pleaded Later, in the midst of their return trip, While driving King, Faircloth stopped something amazing began happening at an impromptu memorial on a hillside for help, scores of strangers began on #DoSomething, the site Woody had where 85 handmade wooden crosses offering to donate their RVs. set up on social media. While desperate had been arranged in an L-shape – one survivors pleaded for help, scores of for each person who died in Paradise strangers began offering to donate and the neighboring communities of their RVs. Dozens of other people from Concow and Magalia. Names and ages Denver and from Wake Forest asked what they could do and were painted on the crosses, and there were handwritten notes where they could send donations. About $125,000 was raised as about the victims. “We walked up driveways littered with nails Woody’s one-man project began attracting national attention. and broken glass and melted garage doors,” King said. “There Woody and Luna soon appeared on the Weather Channel and were piles of ash and metal and burned-out cars in garages.

Steve Harvey to talk about RV4CampfireFamily, a nonprofit set Charred washers and dryers stood above the rubble.” Woody had up by a Littleton, Colorado lawyer. Dozens of RVs were donated to carry Luna on his shoulders. and Woody devoted much of his time to refurbishing the vehicles For Faircloth, what had started out as a single gesture to so that families could move right in. help one family soon turned into a mission. He said when he Kerry King, who profiled Faircloth for Wake Forest Magazine, looked dozens of Paradise survivors in the eye and saw their remembers visiting Paradise with Woody several months ago. pain, he knew he had to do whatever he could to help them.

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Left: The Faircloth’s drove dozens of RVs to California. Above: The walnut farmer who provided space for numerous RVs thanked Woody for the opportunity to help so many incredible people.

Below: One veteran, no longer without a home, expresses his gratitude, just one example of 64 families who now have a place to live.

grandmother, and I’ll never forget the story from the dad who was crying his eyes out in a restaurant restroom as he prepared to tell his young daughters that their mom wouldn’t be coming home.” He has an especially soft spot in his heart for dads trying to keep their families together. Woody, the father of four children, has been divorced twice, and he said he knows the challenges of keeping your family together.

Acquiring RVs to house the victims of the fire was the first step, as it turned out. On subsequent trips to Paradise with more vehicles, Woody said the families needed to find a suitable place to park their RVs. King wrote about the walnut farmer, located about 15 miles outside of Paradise, who did not want to be identified. When she heard about Faircloth’s efforts and that he was having trouble finding a spot for the RV of a veteran and his family, she sent word to Woody to bring the RV to her farm. Soon, more RVs would follow to her farm. Some came and went, but there would be more than a dozen in all, and the farmer said the people have become like family to her. “I will always be eternally grateful to Woody for putting these people in my path,” she said. “If not for him, I wouldn’t have met these incredible souls.”

Faircloth’s waiting list has grown to 850 families hoping for an RV to bring some normalcy to their lives while they figure out the way forward. As King noted, rebuilding an entire town won’t be easy and it will definitely take some time. “But thanks to Woody and the ones who heeded his call, 64 families left homeless by the fire now have a place they call home,” King said.

The Faircloths have been one of Wake Forest’s best-known families for years. Woody grew up in Winston-Salem, the middle son of Bill “Big Daddy”, Psi Delta ’64, and Becky Faircloth.

Big Daddy is a retired longtime assistant athletic director for football at Wake. Woody’s brothers, Scott (’89) and Barry (’93), are also alumni. Barry is senior associate athletic director for development at Wake Forest.

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Woody Faircloth has a gift for inspiring almost everyone he meets. Not only has he driven dozens of RVs to California, others who have been touched by his example are also delivering homes on wheels to the victims of the fire. After meeting and talking with Woody, people around Paradise have been opening their farms, their places of business and their hearts to the survivors, King said. Even Luna and her friends seem to be following in Woody’s footsteps. When the call went out for some toys to give to the children of Paradise at Christmastime, Luna’s classmates organized a toy drive.

As the profile of Brother Faircloth on CNN pointed out, Woody reflects the best in us. He’s certainly emulating the values of Delta Kappa Epsilon as he operates fully and unapologetically from the heart.

(Thanks to Kerry King for his part in telling the Woody Fairchild story.)

DKE PERSONAL AWARDS GARRICK SPENNEWYN HONORED AS NAPOLITANO WINNER

Blaisdell winner and Olympic hopeful Demetri Maxim blazes downhill for Stanford ski team.

DEMETRI MAXIM CLAIMS BLAISDELL AWARD Demetri Maxim, Sigma Rho ’20, a senior at Stanford University, can stake his claim as the best all-around undergraduate Deke; his contributions to his chapter, his school and his community earned him the 2019 Blaisdell Award. The award is a tribute to one of the most enthusiastic leaders in DKE history, Charles O. Blaisdell, Pi-Dartmouth ’37. While carrying on two accomplished careers in the FBI and as an attorney, Charlie still gave enormous time to DKE, serving as President of the fraternity and of the DKE Club of New York.

Brother Maxim served Sigma Rho in three elected roles: new member educator, rush chair, and social chair. Demetri says he chose to serve in three officer positions simultaneously because DKE had become the center of his social life at Stanford and he wanted to help grow the chapter to a more sustainable size.

Outside the chapter, Demetri served as Interfraternity Council president, where he implemented a new rush process for unhoused groups; that move resulted in 12%

The 2019 winner of the Napolitano Award for best Delta Kappa Epsilon chapter president is Garrick Spennewyn, Phi EpsilonMinnesota ’20.

Brother Spennewyn has been an exceptional leader at an important time in the chapter’s history—when it needed to grow from a quality group of 38 men group into a larger one that can better sustain itself. Brother Spennewyn recently steered Phi Epsilon to one of its largest new member classes, of 14 men. He also oversaw improvements in academic performance and continued to ramp up the Phi Epsilon chapter reputation on campus by increasing member involvement in organizations such as the university IFC. The Napolitano award is named in memory of Nick Napolitano, Psi Delta-Wake

growth in accepted bids. He also led the committee to plan Stanford’s inaugural “Greek Week,” improving the visibility of fraternity life on campus.

As captain of Stanford’s Alpine Ski Team for the past three years, Brother Maxim led the team into collegiate nationals two straight seasons. He’s also an Olympic hopeful for the 2022 games in Beijing, China. He’s vying for a spot on the ski team in Cyprus, Garrick Spennewyn, Phi Epsilon ‘20, his mother’s home presenting at country.

2019 Brother Beta Scholastically, Academy Demetri focuses on nephrology, inspired in part by witnessing the near death of his mother from dealing with polycystic Forest ’10, a Brother Beta kidney disease. Demetri who served his chapter well, aims to attain both an MD lived life to its fullest, and and PhD. As a freshman drowned while saving the life at Stanford, he started a of a fellow Deke in the summer company, Nephrogen Inc., 2011. “Garrick has been the to commercialize urine tests kind of consistent leader that for detecting kidney failure DKE seeks in its officers, one in chemotherapy patients. like Nick Napolitano, who His patent-pending invention unquestioningly gives his all was featured in the Journal in serving his chapter, and is of the American Society of able to manage unexpected Nephrology. His company has challenges as well as predictable established collaborations ones,” says DKE Executive with both Stanford Hospital Director Doug Lanpher. and Memorial Sloan Kettering, Garrick’s unexpected the second-ranked cancer challenges included coping center in the U.S.

with emergency house repairs. He partnered with the Northern DKE Alumni Association to keep the house livable and member spirits high. On the more predictable front, Garrick strengthened the chapter’s attitude toward risk management compliance, leading to a record with very few violations over several years. Brother Spennewyn has also dedicated himself to improving all areas of operation, including attending two consecutive Brother Beta Academies in Washington, D.C. His guidance has pushed one of DKE’s oldest chapters to become better than ever.

James Irwin ’69

Walter Butler ’68

KENYON DEKES SHARE HENDERSON AWARD The highest alumni honor DKE bestows each year is an engraved pewter cup named for William Henderson, Zeta Zeta ’38, who served DKE as Executive Secretary for nearly two decades. It is presented to the alumnus who contributes the most to the fraternity, not necessarily his own chapter.

As was the case in 2018, the award for 2019 is shared by two members, James B. Irwin, Lambda ’69, and Walter “Biff” Butler, Lambda ’68, for outstanding service to the Lambda chapter. Their strong communications with the college and guidance of Lambda members after a suspension in 2018, were instrumental in laying groundwork for an earlier return of DKE to the Kenyon College campus. w w w.d ke.o rg

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DEKES WRAP A YEAR OF 175TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONS

he Jolly Good Fellows of Delta Kappa Epsilon rarely need a reason to party. Yet, our fraternity’s reaching 175 years in existence gave us extra purpose to paint the towns red—or better, gules. Thus, party long into 2019 we did. We began in March in Vancouver, carried on in April in Washington, D.C.; then cranked things up in Chicago, Nashville, and New Orleans before the granddaddy gala at the Yale Club on June 22. Still, plenty of wind remained in our sails for events in the year’s second half; snapshots of those occasions follow, where we toasted our past and got pumped up about DKE’s next quarter century.

BACKYARD BBQ BRINGS IN DKE 175TH IN ATLANTA

Above: Dekes from all over the mid-South gathered to celebrate 175 years of the bonds of brotherhood. Right: Kitchen help Terry Cronin, Psi Delta ’86, (left) came all the way from Melbourne, FL to assist host Michael Bell, Psi Delta ’86, prepare a beautiful beef brisket

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hree-dozen alumni made their way on September 21 to north central Georgia to salute 175 years of DKE. They feasted on wonderful Southern-style hospitality and a bountiful back-yard barbecue featuring two Boston butts expertly prepared with eight spices and smoked for eight hours, then served up sliced or chopped and a variety of sauces. Michael Bell, Psi Delta ’86, who shared duty as event organizer with Scott Harris, Rho ’95, also acted as chef and host at his residence “made for partying” in the northern suburbs of Atlanta. The hours were casual, and so was the dress code—and the celebration superbly suited all the Gentlemen, Scholars, and Jolly Good Fellows who were present. The group was impressive in its DKE representation, including a fair contingent from Psi Delta-Wake Forest and participants from ten-plus chapters, covering graduation years back to 1965.

BOSTON: CELEBRATING SOMETHING OLD, SOMETHING NEW

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lso on the third week in September, Dekes gathered at Merial Marina Bay in Boston to clink glasses for something old and cherished – DKE – and something new: the Nu Alpha colony at Northeastern University. Just days into the Brotherhood, 11 Nu Alpha members helped honor 175 years of tradition.

Special thanks to Juan Carmona, Alpha ’10, Matt McKenzie, Zeta Chi ’13, officers of the new DKE Club of New England, which had many members present, as well as Charlie Brown, Phi Gamma ’86, for planning and executing an event that attracted members from 14 chapters and six decades of class years. The Club expects to host regular events, the third Thursday of each month and welcomes all Dekes. Its mission is to strengthen the bonds of brotherhood among 800 Dekes who reside near Boston. To get involved, stop in at bit.ly/dekeclubne.

The evening featured Todd Wiltshire, Rho ’86, who organizes internship programs at Lafayette College. Brother Wiltshire highlighted the importance of alumni giving back to DKE and encouraged involvement in networking and internship programs. Another highlight was Doug Lanpher’s “The Impact of DKE” presentation, identifying scores of people and achievements that helped make DKE the most influential and admired Greek fraternity. “How can a small fraternity produce such an amazing track record, so far beyond our size?” Brother Lanpher suggests greatness has been in our DNA for 175 years, springing from our founding fathers principal when selecting members: “The candidate most favored is he who combines in the most equal proportions The Gentleman, The Scholar, and the Jolly Good Fellow.”

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PHI EPSILON SCHOLARS ROAR INTO 131ST YEAR

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ore than 100 DKE alumni and undergraduates gathered on October 12 to simultaneously celebrate Phi Epsilon’s 130th Anniversary and DKE’s 175th. Snow arrived early, even for Minneapolis, but the cold could not dampen the blazing spirits at the gala, which was organized by Brian Basler ’89 and Scott Pries ’86. Turnout included an amazing 95% of the current undergraduates, whose young voices helped old timers hit the high notes of the Deke songs, while the veterans helped the neophytes with the lyrics.

This particular evening, the ceremonies honored the “DKE Scholar” above that of those other attributes in our unofficial motto. Mark Miller, Phi Epsilon ’80, a St. Louis orthopedic surgeon, announced a commitment to donate $100,000 over 10 years to establish two new scholarships for Phi Epsilon. Called the DKE Roar

Scholarships, they include that has taken Phi an annual $5,000 prize to Epsilon to new heights the pledge who posts the in membership (now 40 highest GPA and $2,500 to actives), in scholarship, be shared by any actives and in overall upward with a GPA 3.7 or higher. momentum. Northern To round out his pledge, DKE Alumni Association Dr. Miller also committed Board Chair Brian support of $2,500 annually Cox, Phi Epsilon ’96, to the Deke Foundation, supported Spennewyn’s Dr. Mark Miller presents the first DKE Roar Scholarships to Campbell thought, praising the and earned him a wellDunham and Cody Freese deserved standing ovation, chapter’s recent scholastic as he presented the first achievement (an overall DKE Roar honorees.

3.2 GPA). He also recalled Christian Kappes won for the highest some of the chapter’s “ups-and-downs” over pledge GPA. Campbell Dunham and Cody 130 years, but concluded, “What’s most Freese split the fund for highest GPA among important, is keeping alive ‘the rise’.” A actives. meaningful evening was concluded with the Brother Beta, Garrick Spennewyn ’20, singing of “O Delta Kappa Epsilon, To thee spoke from the heart about the Renaissance our hearts o’erflow…”

TORONTO TOASTS THE QUEEN AND 175 YEARS OF DKE

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business, medicine and n October 18, more than all other imaginable 100 brothers gathered endeavours … truly a to toast two great events in wonderous collection of our fraternity’s history: the accomplishments from 175th Anniversary of DKE’s one small fraternity. founding (following a June 22 DKE clearly surpasses celebration in New York on the the accolades given actual anniversary date) and to many much larger the 121st Anniversary of DKE fraternities! becoming an International After the banquet fraternity, when Alpha Phi many brothers retired to became the first Canadian the local chapter house chapter in November 1898. at 157 St. George and And, as is customary in continued into the wee Canadian formal events, there hours celebrating DKE, were the traditional toasts to our brotherhood and the country and to Queen! cacophonous exaltations The attendees at the Royal Canadian Dekes celebrated in Toronto at the Royal Canadian Military Institute of tales from the past. A Canadian Military Institute good time was had by in Toronto, represented an all and it was decided by unanimous Brother Ross Wigle, Alpha Phi ’79, as impressively wide range of class years, agreement that these events should occur guest speaker, shared updates from the from 1954 graduates to a large contingent more often.

DKE International Board (on which he of alumni from the 1970s, to present day The brothers of Alpha Phi look forward sits, representing Canada) and engaged neophytes, just recently initiated. With to 2024, when they will celebrate another the collective brotherhood with a drink in hand, tall tales were shared, landmark for Alpha Phi and Delta Kappa presentation highlighting many of the family updates discussed and those Epsilon—the 125th anniversary of the accomplishments of Dekes throughout who had passed to the Mystic Circle chapter, and DKE’s arrival in Canada. history in the areas of education, sport, remembered. w w w.d ke.o rg

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FORGOTTEN GREATS OF DKE

FOOTBALL COACHING IMMORTAL

TOM LANDRY HIS GENIUS AS A DEFENSIVE COACH TURNED DALLAS INTO AMERICA’S TEAM

By Kevin Cuneo, Gamma ’77

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ough, taciturn and all business, Tom Landry’s record in the National Football League as a player and coach has been a highlight of the league’s yearlong 100th season celebration. Before turning pro, Landry, a Deke at the University of Texas’ Omega Chi chapter, came under the strong influence of another famous member of the fraternity. At the age of 18, Landry played under the renowned coach Dana X. Bible in his first season at Texas. Bible, whose teams at Texas A&M, Nebraska, and Texas won a total of 198 games, had been a brother at DKE’s Iota chapter. Landry, who died at 75 in 2000, said he was aware of Bible’s DKE roots, but said it never resulted in any special treatment. “Once, when I mentioned to Coach Bible that we shared a bond of brotherhood, he gave me a stern look and said, ‘Then it’s about time you started living up to those standards.’

That was the only time I tried to make small talk with him.”

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322-0. That led to a scholarship at Texas where he played one season before joining the Air Force in 1943. An expert pilot, Landry flew 30 missions over Europe in his B-17, surviving one crash landing. After his discharge as a first lieutenant in 1945, Landry returned to Texas where he played fullback and a bit of quarterback, behind all-American Bobby Layne. He left his mark, however, as a defensive back for the Longhorns, winning all-Southwest Conference honors as a junior. Named co-captain as a senior, Landry led Texas to a 1949 victory over Georgia in the Orange Bowl.

After playing one season for the New York Yankees football team of the old All-American Conference, Landry joined the New York Giants in 1950. He starred for six seasons at left defensive halfback for the Giants, intercepting 31 passes and returning three for touchdowns. Landry showed special skill, however, as a coach-on-the-field. “It was clear from my spot in the defensive secondary that somebody has to coordinate us back there,” Landry wrote in his 1990 autobiography. “So, I kind of just took

Landry’s teams won 270 games . . . the third-most victories behind George Halas and Don Shula.

it upon myself at practice to direct a lot of things.”

When Jim Lee Howell took over as Giants head coach in 1954, he officially named Landry a player-coach. Following his retirement in 1955, Landry became New York’s defensive coordinator. On the other side of the ball for the Giants, Vince Lombardi served as offensive coordinator. “Vince was a pure teacher, but he could not get what he wanted off films as quickly as Tom did,” said Giants owner Wellington Mara. “The two men had a lively rivalry, which intensified when they became head coaches – Tom at Dallas, and Vince at Green Bay.” After Tex Schramm interviewed him in 1960 for the Cowboys head coaching job, Landry said he remembered telling his wife, Alicia, “Oh, well, we might as well try it. We’ll probably get fired after two or three seasons but what the heck.” Dallas was an expansion team and it took a while to build the Cowboys into a winner, but after six mediocre seasons, Landry’s team ran off 20 straight winning seasons. During that span, Dallas won 13 division titles, made 18 playoff appearances and won two Super

Bowls in five appearances. Landry’s teams won 270 games, then the third-most victories behind George Halas and Don Shula.

On the sidelines, immaculately dressed in a conservative suit and his trademark fedora, Landry always looked cool and stoic.

He taught his players not to rely on emotion. “Tom said that if you depend on emotion and you suddenly lost that, the result would be disappointing,” All-Pro linebacker Lee Roy Jordan once said. “If you play on execution and knowledge, you won’t have those valleys.”

The distance Landry kept between himself and his players did not go over well with everyone on the team. “He was a plastic man who seldom, if ever, showed any feeling,” said former wide receiver Pete Gent. “When I was unceremoniously cut from the team, Landry’s only comment was: ‘It’s time to get on with the rest of your life, Pete.’” Nobody could dispute Landry’s genius at defending the football, however.

In Dallas he created the umbrellalike flex defense, and his coaching staff was the first to use computers to gain an edge in scouting, preparation and game planning. Schramm said Landry’s leadership skills were unparalleled. “Once Tom got things up and running, the Cowboys became known as America’s team,” he said.

After three consecutive losing seasons, Landry was dismissed by new Cowboys owner Jerry Jones in 1988. Deeply hurt, Landry said he was never worried about getting fired. “I knew the risk. To me, it was never an ego thing,” he said. “I just enjoy coaching and helping people achieve something. But it’s all over now, and I can’t worry about things over which I have no control.”

Landry lived long enough to win induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1990, where former players such as Bob Lilly, Roger Staubach and Drew Pearson praised him as one of the NFL’s coaching giants. “Coach Landry taught me not only how to win on the football field, but how to succeed as a family man and in business,” Staubach said. “Next to my father, he was the greatest man I’ve ever known.” w w w.d ke.o rg

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CHAPTER &COLONYNEWS Chapter & colonies from the New England and Atlantic regions were asked to submit reports for this issue.

included President (Vance Brice), Vice President (Will Griffin), Treasurer (Chris Vaughan), Secretary (Jackson Highsmith), Philanthropy Chairs (Stephen Saye and Wilson Glasgow), Academic Chair (Will Deschamps), and Alumni Chair (Will Eudy). Also in the near future, several of our brothers will be running for positions on UNC’s IFC Board. We are excited for the future of our chapter of DKE and are confident these newly appointed brothers will help our chapter excel in all aspects.

All of these recent achievements contributed to an excellent Fall and we are all determined to maintain DKE as one of the most respected fraternities on campus.

Beta celebrated 10 years of building houses for Habitat for Humanity ALPHA COLONY - HARVARD UNIVERSITY No report submitted BETA – UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA The brothers at the Beta Chapter of DKE at UNC had a terrific Fall of 2019. We were able to welcome 23 new brothers as a result of our incredibly successful recruitment efforts.

Recently, we hosted our annual Alumni Weekend and saw the return of over 200 former brothers to celebrate the Class of 1969’s 50-year reunion. The prestigious School of Media and Journalism was recently renamed The Hussman School of Journalism and Media after a member from the DKE Class of 1968, Walter Hussman Jr. The 1851 Distinguished Alumni Award was given to James A. Gray III, Class of 1970, to recognize his continued support of our chapter.

This fall, we are proud to be able to continue philanthropic work with our primary organization, Habitat for Humanity of Orange County. Through our continued involvement for over a decade with this organization, our philanthropy and executive board were invited to the residence of the UNC Chancellor, Kevin Guskiewicz. These brothers were invited to a banquet for Habitat for Humanity of Orange County. This banquet commemorated the 10-year anniversary of our chapter’s house-build to honor Courtland Smith. Courtland was a past president of DKE Beta Chapter who passed away tragically during his time at UNC. The brothers were able to meet a member of the family who resides in this house now and discuss what Courtland stood for as well as all of the benefits this house brought her and her family. Our chapter has already

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begun planning for the spring Habitat build and plans to honor Courtland again with a reunion of his class to come back for the spring build next semester.

New elections were recently held to appoint new brothers into our executive board and various other positions. These positions

BETA GAMMA - NEW YORK UNIVERSITY No report submitted BETA PHI – UNIVERSITY OF ROCHESTER We are excited to announce that our chapter is in a period of rebuilding! After surviving severe probation imposed by the University, we are making substantial progress in getting solid

The Honor Flight program is the beneficiary of the Beta Phi alumni’s annual Tahoe Cup

footing under our chapter’s feet.

In the Fall semester, we recruited 7 new brothers with the help of Phired Up, the largest class we have seen in years.

We have established a close partnership with Willow Domestic Violence Center, have done 45+ community service man-hours, and conducted or contributed to multiple Dating and Domestic Violence Awareness events. Our current Vice President, Max Friedman serves on DKE International’s Undergraduate Advisory board and was our representative to the 175th at the DKE Club. The alumni continue to organize the Tahoe Cup with Rochester’s local Theta Delta Chi Chapter benefiting Honor Flight, as well as the monthly luncheons (if you ever find yourself in the Rochester area on the third Thursday, let us know)! We now have an Instagram account, @dke.ur, where we post about our social events, philanthropic campaigns and our prestigious history at the University of Rochester.

Beta Phi brothers hold numerous executive roles in

student clubs: Zach Lee and Devashish Pahadi founded the UR Quantitative Finance Collective for students who are interested in joining the finance industry, John Likanje is the president of Club Basketball, and Sam Hao is the president of the Chinese Student Association here at the university.

In addition to the strides that have been made in the social aspect of the chapter, we also have been steadily increasing our chapter grade point average.

Brother Beta Ryan Hayter has been pushing our academic assistance plan into completion while leading by example: he is proud to be taking upwards of 20 credits and having the highest GPA in the chapter with a 3.82 in Chemical Engineering. Finally, an important thing to note is that we have worked hard to ensure no current brother is on academic probation with the school.

CHI BETA – UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA WILMINGTON The brothers of Chi Beta had a very productive semester. We

Delta Chi colony recently moved back into their historic house.

began our semester with recruitment of our new class. We initiated 16 new members on November 22nd, and this will be tied for our biggest class since being granted our DKE charter just a few years ago.

In terms of community involvement, we had our “Volleyball for Veterans” tournament to raise money for our philanthropy “Soldier’s best Friend” in March, collecting over $4500 dollars.

This semester we wanted to be more involved with the Wilmington community. Our philanthropy

chair, Adam Couture, set up a time for Chi Beta to volunteer at Miracle League. This organization is based around giving people with disabilities the opportunity to play recreational baseball, hangout with their peers, and enjoy themselves.

Fall semester also saw our annual Alumni weekend event. We had Dekes from all over the east coast come back to Wilmington and interact with the Chi Beta chapter they helped establish.

Finally, this past summer we had three brothers study abroad in Sydney, Australia.

Nick Walker-Drennan, Austin Chandler, and George Huffmon all studied marketing, finance and communication at the University of Wollongong.

DELTA – UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA No report submitted

Dekes from all across the east coast attended Chi Beta’s alumni weekend

DELTA CHI COLONY – CORNELL UNIVERSITY The brothers of Delta Chi continue to work hard towards our rechartering at Cornell University. In the five semesters after returning to campus, brothers have demonstrated to the Cornell community what it means to be Gentlemen, Scholars, and Jolly Good Fellows. w w w.d ke.o rg

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CHAPTER &COLONYNEWS After the 2019 Spring semester, Cornell recognized the Delta Chi colony for philanthropy efforts which exceeded even the highest of university standards - an honor shared with few other greek organizations.

Most recently, Delta Chi DKE participated in the university’s ‘Big Red Thon’ contributing the most of any fraternity to the local Children’s Miracle Network Hospital.

Over the summer, brothers’ strong academic and leadership experiences earned them positions at global corporations including BNY Mellon, UBS, Microsoft, and Google. Further, brothers Josue Sanchez ’20 and Abass Ajiboye ’20 were both selected as Forbes 30 Under 30 scholars.

Last academic year, the colony witnessed its first graduating class since refounding. Included in this graduating class was Ravi Ramireddy, Joshua Askins, and former Brother Beta Daniel Vlad. Looking ahead, the colony plans to graduate its entire refounding class this academic year - making spring recruitment a top priority.

Given the importance of a solid recruitment cycle, brothers have quickly adopted a yearround rush strategy. In August, a number of brothers volunteered to return early to campus to assist with freshman move-in and serve as orientation leaders. In the weeks that followed, brothers served as mentors and forged friendships with the new students they had met.

Finally, undergraduate brothers and alumni advisors gathered on multiple occasions over the past few months to craft a comprehensive strategic plan and mission statement for the academic year. In particular, the undergraduates’ efforts in codifying their colony specific

objectives were greatly supported by in-person visits from alumni advisor Michael Furman ’79, as well as young alums Tyger McGuiggan ’13, Michael Dalton ’11, Kevin Singh ’10, and Stephan Spilkowitz ’10.

DELTA KAPPA – UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA Delta Kappa chapter had an exciting 2019 that saw us welcome 10 new members in the spring, who have been assimilating well into the house over this fall semester. We are proud of our brothers who are active members in many groups across campus, from the Order of Omega to Quaker Finance Group to Sprint Football and even a professional Ultimate Frisbee player. These are all effective ways to ensure that DKE has a positive influence on campus while interacting with many different groups of students across campus to build a strong reputation as upstanding students and proud members of Greek life.

This fall, we enjoyed hosting several alumni and parent events and participating in charity and philanthropy events on campus both on campus and in the city of Philadelphia. We spent several months this fall planning an Alumni get-together to honor Rush Smith ’64, our Alumni Advisor for many decades who is now retiring.

We were happy to thank him for all he has done for the chapter with a placard, a bottle of whiskey, and rendition of “Son of a DKE” as his responsibilities are taken over by our new alumni board. The event was a blast with members ranging from the class of 1959 to the class of 2019 getting to chat, laugh and trade stories in the house that we all called home through college. We even got to indulge

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Delta Kappa’s alumni event honoring advisor Rush Smith ’64 brought alumni from the 1959 through 2019 classes

in some delicious Deke’s BBQ catering, which is run by Derek Denmead ’93.

The morning after this alumni event, a group of 18 brothers headed down to Rittenhouse Square Park in downtown Philadelphia to volunteer for a park cleanup event hosted by “Love your Park”. It was great to see the competitive nature of the brothers kick in as we battled to see who could clean up the most trash from the park. We held a Father’s weekend that saw the brothers and their dads enjoy a day of axe-throwing and a cookout at the chapter house.

Our Mom’s weekend is right around the corner, and it looks like it’s going to be a hit as well.

The Delta Kappa chapter will continue to strive for growth in our charitable activities, recruiting presence, and our involvement on campus.

DELTA RHO – NORTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY Delta Rho celebrated receiving its official charter at North Carolina State University this Fall.

Since Delta Rho’s colonization in 2015, over 90 brothers have

entered the bonds of our fraternity. New members were able to meet founding brothers and other graduated alumni when Delta Rho hosted its annual alumni tailgate and cookout this past September.

This year, Delta Rho’s chapter advisor and founding member Devonte Keith ’15, gave an inspiring speech at the recruitment preference night, which resulted in ten new members ultimately being initiated in October. Including the most recently initiated class, Delta Rho has 42 active brothers.

Keeping up with chapter tradition, Delta Rho has been making weekly visits to the Raleigh Boys and Girls Club.

Brothers enjoy playing with the kids during their play time and helping them with homework.

Philanthropy chair, Clark Collier, who knows the names of each and every child at the club, said, “Our relationship with The Raleigh Boys and Girls Clubs is important for both brothers, and the children of the club.”

Brother Sean Gagne is a Sports Programs Assistant for the University’s Wellness and Recre-

ation department. Gagne actively manages intramural sports, in which Delta Rho’s football team is currently undefeated.

Delta Rho would like to congratulate founder Travis Rackley ’15, and graduated brother Drew Porcelli ’16, on their recent marriages.

ETA – UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA The brothers of Eta had a great year characterized by strong recruitment. We welcomed 24 new members from all over the United States and maintained our strong presence on campus as the oldest and one of the largest fraternities at the University of Virginia. We also saw the graduation of 20 brothers and now have 54 active brothers.

Traditionally a very strong academic house, Eta wanted to continue a strong emphasis on academic performance. This focus in the Spring of 2019 saw us jump seven places in the UVA IFC academic rankings and our continued work to improve our academic standing in the Greek Community this Fall puts us on track to continue this upward trend into the top 5 fraternities on grounds.

Philanthropy has always been a large focus of the Eta House. As one of the leaders for the UVA Movember on Grounds drive for Men’s Health, our chapter contributed $3,000 out of UVA’s $11,000 total fundraising and is on track to beat this figure this year. Our chapter continued our partnership with the Norman Livingston Ovarian Cancer Foundation, raising $4,322 for the cause at a charity golf tournament and cookout.

Furthermore, every year before Thanksgiving the Eta brothers donate $3,000 to the Rise Against Hunger foundation and spend an afternoon packing meals that are then shipped off to at-risk areas across the United States in addition to areas where disaster has struck.

This meal-packing event allows those less fortunate than us to have access to a nutritious meal during the holiday season, and we plan to continue this tradition into the future.

In 2019, the UVA Men’s Lacrosse Team won the NCAA Division I National Championship. The team was captained

by Eta brother Ryan Conrad,

Eta actives gathered in front of their iconic house after semester elections

who joined the chapter in the spring of 2017.

Ryan has since been drafted by the Atlas Lacrosse Team and competes in the Premier Lacrosse League.

Eta brothers have had a tremendous year and hope to con- New, more centrally located housing has Epsilon Rho excited about upcoming rush tinue growing and building on what those have done before southern border”. us. We have and will continue to With these seniors leaving, it strive at living up to our motto has been an exciting time seeing of being gentleman, scholars new brothers step up into leadand jolly good fellows. ership roles, and it has shown in the success of the events the EPSILON RHO – brothers have held. Brother JoshDUKE UNIVERSITY ua Daughtry ’22 helped organize The brothers of Epsilon Rho had and run a successful fundraiser a great year, and are looking for an animal shelter through forward to the 2020. The chapthe Panda Express philanthropter welcomed 5 new members, ic initiatives, and is working originating from Colorado to to organize an event with the Florida, and are looking to build Duke Student Wellness Center on our largest pledge class in to help raise awareness about recent years. mental illness and seeking help Our biggest change in this for students who need access past year has been the relocato mental health resources. Our tion of housing, moving out of chapter continues to build the our older block of apartments connections we have with these and into the much more centrally organizations, as well as with located (and frankly much nicer) the Emily K Center for family life. block of apartments at 300 We head into the winter with Swift, right off campus drive. high hopes of expansion, and In addition to our housing with this group of young and relocation, we had much turnmotivated brothers, we feel the over at the officer level, as we sky’s the limit for Epsilon Rho! bid farewell to Brothers William Willis III ’19 and Conner Vasu GAMMA PHI – ’19. Brother Willis is currently WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY pursuing a PhD in mechanical Here at Delta Kappa Epsilon engineering at the University Gamma Phi, the efforts of our of Texas-Austin and Brother brothers have led to a very conVasu has been accepted into structive year on campus. The the Hart Leadership Fellowship, chapter has been focused on where he will work at the border maintaining a wholesome and “to understand the legal and welcoming image on campus, humanitarian needs of migrants while actively reaching out to and asylum seekers at the the local community with multiw w w.d ke.o rg

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Gamma Phi made a tremendous impact on the local community by raising money to buy toys and gifts for the children of Middletown for this upcoming holiday season in our “Stuff a Cruiser” event partnered with campus police. We raised $3,000 through t-shirt sales at this year’s homecoming football game against Williams.

After the game, active brothers and alumnus congregated in the old stone house for drinks and fables of past Dekes.

On the football field, brothers Ben Thaw ’20, Chase Pratt ’20, Ryan Schutta ’20, Ashton Scott ’22, and David Estevez ’22 were all very impactful in their historic season going 8-1 and claiming the Little Three Championship.

The men’s ice hockey team looks to make quite a run this season led by captain and returning All-American, Walker Harris ’20.

Many of our brothers on campus have made an impact in the classroom as well. Brother Julian Ross ’21, teaches his own economics class called “Portfolio Management and Competition” where he guides a group of Wesleyan students through the foundations of creating an investment portfolio. They will use their own in a competition against other schools in the country.

The chapter also has participated in a title IX and sexual assault education program “1 in 4”. This is a powerful program that has educated brothers on a subject that we must go above and beyond in raising awareness for.

Social events such as our winter formal, “Deke the Halls” and our annual spring concert “DKE-APALOOZA” will be great opportunities for the brothers to enjoy themselves with other students.

Overall, the brothers at Gamma Phi-Wesleyan are making

their presence known through continuous positive impact on the community around them.

With ambition, leadership, and kindness, the brotherhood remains strong among the Dekes in Middletown, Connecticut.

IOTA CHI COLONY – ITHACA COLLEGE No report submitted NU ALPHA COLONY – NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY Despite being founded just last spring, Nu Alpha is well on its way to top-tier status, enjoying a semester of rampant growth, learning, and bonding.

This fall saw many exciting initiatives. The colony, not yet able to hold mixers due to IFC regulations, has partnered with CHAARG, a women’s campus club devoted to fitness and empowerment. Last month, we walked around the local community picking up trash and making new connections. The event was a great success and a social was planned soon after.

Still fresh in many brother’s minds, the DKE Club of New England hosted Nu Alpha and other Boston-area chapters for a 175th anniversary celebration.

There, we met impressive alumni and did our best to soak up their sage wisdom. We reveled in the words of Doug Lanpher on what it means to be a Deke and the many opportunities that come with brotherhood.

For two brothers, the DKE Club of New England was their second 175th event. Due to the generosity of Charlie Brown Jr., Phi Gamma ’86, Brothers Evan Massa ’22 and Jacob Horowitz ’23 attended the flagship New York City dinner. To top it off, they met with trusted friend of the colony PJ LeBlanc, Alpha ’19, at his newly purchased NYC apartment.

Further underscoring the

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The Movember Foundation received a $3,000 donation from Phi Chi’s partnering with Nirvani’s Indian Kitchen

blessing of DKE’s alumni network, we were fortunate enough to host Thomas “Mac” Brewer, Delta ’17 of Delta at one of our recent chapter meetings and received a wealth of advice regarding all the trials and tribulations in starting a new colony.

Looking ahead, brotherhood excitement abounds. Hunting for a larger chapter house has already begun. Currently, we’re eyeing a house that would almost double our number of live-in brothers and would become one of Northeastern’s largest. We hope to secure this house for the 2020 school year and pass it down to the younger generations for years to come.

Finally, the rush committee has already begun designing the search for our Beta class.

Nu Alpha wants to ask North-

eastern men a core question — Will you commit to go headfirst towards the unknown, joining a mission and community much greater than yourself?

NU ZETA – PACE UNIVERSITY No report submitted PHI CHI – RUTGERS UNIVERSITY Phi Chi has had a tremendous year and continues to reach new heights at Rutgers. Under the leadership of a passionate e-board and guidance from the Alumni Association, Phi Chi is on course to have one of its strongest years to date. A successful Spring and Fall rush season welcomed over 29 new members, and is looking to expand membership to over 80 brothers in 2020.

As for house improvements,

Phi Gamma hosted Syracuse’s Chancellor and his wife at dinner after which scholarships, made possible through Dick Clark’s substantial donation, were distributed. the house has new landscaping put in, new flooring installed and improved common areas.

Future improvements include: new coats of paint, an improved side yard, renovated restrooms and an updated kitchen area.

This past Fall, The Phi Chi Alumni Association and Chapter hosted a Homecoming BBQ event, where both brothers and alumni came together to share their best memories and experiences during their time at Phi Chi. The Homecoming event was a great success, with over 40 alumni from various years coming back to the house to see old friends and express their gratitude for the progress the chapter has made.

The Phi Chi Alumni Association plans to host a Reunion Dinner, as well as other alumni events in the upcoming months. If you would like to be added to our alumni mailing list, or have any questions, please visit www.PhiChiDKE.com for more information.

Academically, Phi Chi continues to maintain high overall academic success, participa-

tion in extracurriculars, and in specific fields such as business, engineering, biology, and law.

Furthermore, Phi Chi has maintained their athletic prowess in both basketball and football by making the finals in each for the past three years.

In terms of philanthropy, the chapter has had one of its most successful philanthropy events to date. The “Movember” fundraiser, partnering with “Nirvani’s Indian Kitchen”, collected over $3,000 for the Movember Foundation.

2019 has been an exceptional year for Phi Chi, and we look forward to an even more exciting year in 2020. The chapter will continue to make strides and grow in its campus presence, academics, and philanthropic endeavors as the year goes on.

PHI GAMMA – SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY The brothers of Phi Gamma had a productive Fall. Notably, the brothers kicked off the semester by inviting over the University’s Chancellor Kent

Syvereud along with his wife Dr. Ruth Chen. At the dinner, Chef Anthony’s world famous prime rib was served to our esteemed guests. Following dinner, Phi Gamma alumnus Carmen Davoli ’62, handed out scholarships to members of the executive board for their outstanding service to the house. The semiannual scholarships are made possible by the generosity of notable Phi Gamma alumni, Dick Clark ’51.

Additionally, brothers got to

showcase their athletic prowess in Phi Gamma’s annual volleyball tournament “Spike It”. The philanthropy event featured seven IFC chapters and ten Panhellenic chapters. We thank the participants, whose generosity supported us in raising over $2000 for Say Yes to Education Syracuse.

As the Phi Gamma Chapter gears up for the spring semester we look forward to several events. These include our annual alumni event, the ice chapel, which involves blocks of ice being stacked into a chapel by active brothers and alumni. This event is planned for January 24th. We also look forward to our annual spring philanthropy, the Dick Clark gala. This event welcomes alumni and all members of the student body to see performances, some of which are put on by brothers.

Lastly, the brothers look forward to expanding upon a successful fall rush and carrying the success with them into spring rush.

PHI MU – MANHATTAN COLLEGE The brothers of Phi Mu had a great semester of philanthropy and look forward to doing even more in the coming year. We had two big events which were the

Local residents are always invited to Phi Mu’s big philanthropy event, Fall Harvest Fest.

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Starting with our annual breast cancer walk, we had over an 80% attendance rate from active brothers. To help motivate brothers to raise plenty of donations, we create a team goal, as well as having individual prizes for the highest individual brothers that receive the most donations. This year we had a team goal of $750, which we surpassed with $897. With our top individual donors being brothers Nicholas Coello-Zichittella with $175 raised, Pasquale Onorino with $161, and Jack Gorham with $150 raised. We are extremely proud of all our brothers in both helping get donations as well as going on the walk. This is an event we like to participate in every year and we hope to continue create progress for helping with breast cancer.

Our other big philanthropy event for the fall is our “Fall Harvest Fest”. We started this event last year as a way to not only give the students of Manhattan College a fun fall festival, but we invite and encourage families around the local RIverdale area to come and participate as well. At this event we sell baked goods and pumpkin spice coffee, have pumpkin painting stations, give out free toys and accessories, have cornhole and spikeball events set up, and plenty of hay and other cutouts for people to take pictures in. We had several alumni come and help out at the event, such as brothers Christopher Connelly ’19, Guillermo Garcia ’19, and Dorian Persaud ’17. These alumni not only helped set up the event but sent in several donations amounting up to $150. We had live music playing and some special performances by brothers Jonathan Alania on the

piano and Frank Vigna on the drums. The live music was well received and plenty of other students got on the microphone and brought their own instruments to perform. Overall, the event was well received and we raised over $400 to donate to the American Cancer Society.

We are proud of all our brothers who came to help with the event and we know that they will continue to do great things.

Events like these really make us proud to be Brothers of Delta Kappa Epsilon!

son, and more are leading the undefeated basketball team into the playoffs. We are very excited and hopeful to win the championship.

It is also that time of year for Greek Sing, the annual event for fraternities and sororities to showcase their talents through music and performance. Last fall Delta Kappa Epsilon came just short of the trophy taking second place. But this year

for a new executive board and other non-executive positions.

We know our underclassmen brothers can tackle these roles with ease and can’t wait to see what they bring to the table.

PHI SIGMA – BRYANT UNIVERSITY No report submitted PSI DELTA – WAKE FOREST UNIVERSITY

PHI RHO – PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY The brothers of Phi Rho had a great past year and are looking forward to 2020. The chapter welcomed 11 new members, hailing from Bangladesh to Philadelphia.

We are very excited to see them grow Psi Delta celebrated successful completion of the Plaid Ace program in this chapter and hopefully take on executive positions in Psi Delta is very proud of the our chairs Matthew Smith and the future. chapter’s successes in the last Nevin Mathew are dedicated to Penn State’s Dekes particiyear and proudly looks to conbring home the prize and not be pate in Greek Sweep after every tinue to thrive in 2020. sold short.

Saturday home football game.

In September, we completed The Phi Rho chapter is also The whole brotherhood will the rigorous PLAID Ace Program ramping up fundraising for spend that Sunday morning that helped us reorient our THON, Penn State’s and the cleaning up downtown State chapter operations with a newly country’s largest student run College. So far this semester formed chapter mission statephilanthropy event. THON is we have piled up 20 hours ment and SMART goals. It was a a 48-hour dance marathon through Greek Sweep itself valuable experience. to raise money for childhood and others members individuPsi Delta sent two represencancer. Evan Vanyo, one of our ally participate in volunteering tatives to the Chapter Officers’ THON chairs has enlisted severactivities in State College or Academy in Washington D.C. in al corporate sponsors including when they go home. Some January for the first time in remultiple family business. The of these individual activities cent memory. Brothers Connor other chairs, Jonah Shumaker include working food drives and McAllister and Miguel Duahajre and Andrew Lee, have set up donating blood. enjoyed meeting and learning a Roots Natural Fundraiser, Phi Rho is involved in Intrafrom DKE brothers from across along with our two active online mural Basketball, Football and the country and brought back websites.

Bocce. Brothers Nick Leiola, many valuable tools to help the Lastly, Phi Rho is very excited Brian Groom, Thomas Jacobchapter succeed and grow. as we get closer to elections

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Alumni weekend at the Psi Omega colony included renditions of all the famous DKE songs.

Recruitment continues to be a staple for Psi Delta with classes growing annually. In January, we welcomed 25 new members, including second generation Psi Delta brother Blake Inabinett, whose father, David Inabinett ’92, served as chapter president during his tenure. In September, we welcomed 3 new members as well, making the Psi Delta class of 2022 the largest in chapter history.

The chapter enjoyed a fantastic alumni weekend and created an annual award to honor some of the dedicated and generous alumni to whom we owe so much. Jeff Richardson ’87 and Rick Malloy ’91 were recognized for their selfless dedication to the chapter and were presented with the Psi Delta Lifetime Giving Award. Their names hang on a plaque in the chapter house for all to see for years to come.

The hiring of Psi Delta brother John Currie ’93 as the Wake Forest Athletic Director and the resurgence of Wake athletics is a source of great pride for

the chapter. Woody Faircloth ’90 was recognized as a CNN Hero of the Year for his work to help victims of the California wildfires through his nonprofit, RV4CampireFamily. Woody has given over 60 RV’s and supplies to victims. His service is an inspiration to all.

The undergraduate brothers improved relationship with Psi Delta alumni has helped the chapter hold itself to higher standards than previously possible and see strong growth in recruitment, philanthropy, academics, and campus involvement.

PSI OMEGA COLONY – RENSSELEAR POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE The brothers of Psi Omega have had an exciting year, and are looking forward to heading into 2020. The colony welcomed 7 new members and maintained a strong presence on campus through hosting and participating in a multitude of social and philanthropy events.

Psi Omega colony places a huge emphasis on embracing and celebrating cultural diversity across campus, both through co-hosting and participating in events run by a plethora of multicultural organizations. A Japanese Games night was held at their house, where attendees were exposed to different types of foods like onigiri (Rice Balls), sushi, and soba as well as different types of board games like Mahjong and Shogi.

The brothers co-hosted an event with the Philippine American League (PAL) at their house as well. Everyone in attendance was exposed to Lumpia, a traditional dish from the Philippines, and everyone learned how to do some traditional dances.

The brotherhood raised $300 through a co-hosted basketball tournament with the Black Student’s Association (BSA). It was a full day of non-stop basketball, with nearly 70 participants.

Participating in and running the event was thoroughly enjoyable for both organizations, and

sending the money to The African American Cultural Center of the Capital Region was the most fulfilling moment of the semester. It inspired the brothers to increase their efforts in philanthropy, and the colony is making that a goal for 2020.

But probably the most memorable moment of 2019 was the alumni weekend. Alumni of all ages were in attendance and shared memorable stories of their time at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. It was an opportunity for the colony to update the alumni on the direction the chapter was heading, and for everyone to remember that Delta Kappa Epsilon was and always will be a singing fraternity, as they reminisced about the classics, from “Viva la DKE”, “Son of a DKE”, and the “Phi Marching Song”, singing and danced the day away.

RHO – LAFAYETTE COLLEGE The Brothers of Rho have already had a tremendously successful Fall term at Lafayette College. At the beginning of the 2019-2020 school year, we welcomed 11 new members who we are proud to say truly embody the virtues of a Deke as Gentlemen, Scholars, and Jolly Good Fellows.

In keeping with the Objects of DKE in Article II, the Brothers had a number of opportunities to promote “useful citizenship” as we continued our partnership with the Miracle League of Northhampton County, a baseball league in the area that is specifically for children with special needs. In addition, we provided great help to the Safe Harbor of Easton, a homeless shelter in the area, during their annual “Safe Harbor Regatta” fundraising event. Moreover, the Brothers of Rho actively played a role in the Co-Sponsorship of: Alcohol Awareness w w w.d ke.o rg

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Rho’s partnership with Miracle League of Northhampton County benefits special needs children Week, Sexual Assault Awareness Week, and Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week, which were all great successes.

In addition, Rho Brothers were elected to a number of leadership positions on campus, including the IFC, Investment Club, Real Estate Club, Pards Against Sexual Assault, Club Lacrosse, Club Hockey, Club Basketball and Club Golf.

Brother Aidan McDermott ’20 is serving as the captain of the Lafayette Men’s Varsity Golf Team.

Rho’s intramural football team took home the championship again this year, and is already looking forward to next year.

Academically, Rho made a concerted effort to improve and we were able to recruit a new pledge class with an average GPA of 3.42. Other initiatives were taken to help Brothers improve their GPA, and we are happy to report that we had the least midterm grades issues since 2015, second on campus.

Midterm grades at Lafayette College serve as an early indication of academic well being, so we have good reason to believe that this fall term will be one of our best academically in the recent past.

Last but not least, Rho

hosted it’s annual Homecoming event, where Rho House Association President Mike Rupolo ’12, Rho House Association Treasurer Andrew Uzenoff ’12, and Rho House Association Secretary Jared Piette ’12 held a successful Chapter meeting for active Brothers and a sizable turnout of alumni.

Rho is looking forward to seeing more alumni at this year’s annual Lafayette vs.

Lehigh football game, and has a very positive outlook for the upcoming year.

RHO BETA – UNIVERSITY OF RICHMOND It’s been an exciting year for Rho Beta. As an off-campus group since its founding, Rho Beta has made tremendous strides in becoming a recognized on-campus fraternity at the University of Richmond, officially joining the IFC at the beginning of this semester.

Rho Beta is now represented at weekly IFC meetings, participates in campus initiatives, and looks forward to continue to grow as a premier organization at UR. However, Rho Beta did not wait until this semester to make a positive impact on campus. Last Spring, the chapter

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hosted its first ever on-campus philanthropy event; The Best Buddies Games. Best Buddies is a non-profit organization that pairs individuals with mental disabilities with college students who serve as a friend, mentor, and role model for the buddy. The Best Buddies Games is a field day in which all the participants of Best Buddies get together to play basketball, frisbee, soccer, and more.

Highlights of the day included a dunk tank and a water balloon fight. In conjunction with Best Buddies UR, Rho Beta raised over $1400 for the Special Olympics of Virginia.

The chapter also participated in “Breaking the Stigma”, a walk for mental health awareness, as part of UR’s Mental Health Week. By walking with peers from other organizations, we helped to raise awareness for mental health and show solidarity to all suffering from mental health issues.

This past year also saw an increase in chapter roll. Rho Beta welcomed 13 new members into the brotherhood, and we hope

to continue this positive trend into the spring semester.

In addition to all listed above, there is plenty more for our chapter to be excited about. Mir Sultan ’20 currently holds the title of Senior Class President, Brothers Ethan Fenton ’20 and Ean Anderson ’20 won Kappa Courtside, a philanthropic tennis tournament hosted by Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority, and we are working closely with the university, DKE International, and our Alumni Association to secure an on-campus lodge for the chapter.

SIGMA ALPHA – VIRGINIA TECH It was a great year for the Sigma Alpha Dekes. The chapter successfully initiated 23 new brothers into our beloved brotherhood.

One of our biggest accomplishments of the year was our first ever Appalachian Trail cleanup on a section of the A.T. near Virginia Tech. We spent an eight-hour day removing invasive species with a guide from the Appalachian Trail Conservancy Organization. As lovers of

Rho Beta’s Best Buddies Games provides a day of fun with mentors for mental challenged kids

the outdoors we look forward to making this an annual volunteering event for years to come.

We have continued our philanthropic efforts by participating in campus sorority events.

Brothers Blake Wickham and Conor Schauer helped lead the Sigma Alpha Dekes to win Alpha Omega Epsilons philanthropic dodgeball tournament on the way to donating over $800 to help support the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.

Perhaps our favorite weekend of the year comes on Homecoming Weekend when we host our annual Alumni Weekend and tailgate. With the help of alumni Peter Schmitz ’15 and Mickey Hayes ’62, we were able to host our largest alumni weekend ever with over 100 alumni attending. The weekend included an alumni vs actives football game, tailgate, and catered banquet at the chapter house.

Despite being one of the oldest houses in Blacksburg our chapter house is as good as it’s ever been. This year’s improvements included renovating the first-floor bathroom, replacing carpeting on our third floor with hardwood, and a brand-new DJ booth in our basement built by brothers Carter Frazier and

Mason Carter.

SIGMA TAU – MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY No report submitted SIGMA XI – ST. JOSEPH’S COLLEGE The brothers of Sigma Xi, may be a small group having with 9 active members but that does not stop us from being active with school activities. In fact, we are the most active Greek organization on campus.

We had one week this semester with events four days in a row in what will hopefully become a yearly tradition for our chapter that we are dubbing Deke Week. The students at the school loved it, and while fundraising was minimal, we have gained memories that will last a life time as well as promoting much interest in DKE. Other ways that we have managed to gain interest as well as serve our community is by hosting food and toy drives throughout the Fall 2019 semester. Nothing feels better than knowing that you have helped out your community as a collective brotherhood.

We are keeping our optimism high and are shooting for a large

Sigma Alpha spent a long day cleaning up a section of the Appalachian Trail

pledge class. By the looks of it, we may actually double to triple our members by this time next year. Of course, that is still to be seen, but you can believe that any new member from the Sigma Xi chapter will definitely be Gentlemen, Scholars, and Jolly Good Fellows.

Recent Graduate and St. Joseph’s most active Greek former Brother Beta of organization, Sigma Xi of DKE looks to Sigma Xi Andrew Frey double their size in the upcoming year. has hit the floor running and has already found a teaching job only a few months publicans. This past spring we after graduation. He is not the were also able to do a brotheronly brother to do this from our hood retreat, our annual cabin chapter as Kyle Trypuc has also weekend. seen success in his teaching caZeta Gamma participated in reer shortly after his graduation. the Adopt-a- Highway program collecting litter from alongside TAU – HAMILTON COLLEGE a public highway. This helps to No report submitted beautify our community and show that we as a chapter are TAU ALPHA – MCGILL willing and able to give back to UNIVERSITY our community.

No report submitted At the beginning of November, our chapter held our ZETA CHI – BENTLEY annual elections in which a new UNIVERSITY executive board was elected by No report submitted the brothers. Our newly elected ZETA GAMMA – HAMPDENPresident is T. Isaiah M. FaceSYDNEY COLLEGE mire ’21, our Vice President is The Brothers of Zeta Gamma Brennon C. Kimbler ’21, and Ian Chapter have had a very successLichacz ’22 is our Treasurer. Our ful semester. We increased our new executive board is excited Chapter membership by 20%. to look forward, continuing to Over the past few months we advance our chapter in the best have invested in several house interests of the brothers. Our improvements including a new executive board is also eager to chapter room and entertainment grow the chapter by hopefully room. This project has allowed us bringing in a larger group of to host more in house rush events, new members in the spring. As and after tailgate receptions. a chapter we will be issuing a Over the summer our bi-monthly newsletter, which Chapter was able to send a clearly list all of the events for representative to the 175th the upcoming year. celebration. As a chapter our If you would like to become brothers have been able to be involved with our chapter or our extremely involved in activities soon to be established alumni outside the house, including association, please do not hesStudent Government, and the itate to contact us at zetagamHampden-Sydney College Remadke@gmail.com. w w w.d ke.o rg

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MYSTIC CIRCLE OF ∆KE JAMES C. VANVLIET PHI CHI ’53 1932-2017 James VanVliet passed away peacefully on December 27, 2017 after battling multiple myeloma for two years.

Jim graduated from Tenafly High School in New Jersey where he played varsity football and was vice president of his senior class, and earned a degree in Industrial Engineering from Rutgers University where he was Brother Beta for Phi Chi. Brother VanVliet remained active with his alma mater until his passing and participated as chairman of the Reunion Committee, Class Correspondent since 2007, a member of the Society of 1766 and the Henry Rutgers Society, and was elected Loyal Son in 2014.

Upon graduation, Jim joined Bethlehem Steel as a Loop management trainee. In 1954, he was granted a military leave of absence to serve his country in the U.S. Air Force as an air traffic controller. After serving, he was honorably discharged as a First Lieutenant and returned to Bethlehem Steel. Brother VanVliet was promoted to Manager of Rod and Wire Sales in 1979, General Manager of Sales and Marketing in 1983 and named Vice President of Marketing in 1986 before retiring in 1988.

While living in Bethlehem Jim became good friends with his neighbor. Bill Gano, Rho ’57. It was years into their relationship, after comparing life notes, they discovered they were Deke Brothers!

CHARLES F. KELLER PSI PHI ’59 1932-2019 Charles Keller, age 86, of Mount Dora, FL passed away on July 4, 2019.

A 1950 graduate of Plymouth High School, he served four years in the United States Navy in Aviation Ordinance in the Philippines during the Korean War. Brother Keller earned a B.A. from DePauw University, where he served as Psi Phi’s president in 1958.

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Charles was a self-employed real estate appraiser in Michiana for many years until taking his family to Saudi Arabia where he worked in contracting for the Arabian American Oil Company. He then returned to real estate for the Department of the Navy in Charleston, SC and Naples, Italy as well as for a private firm in Orlando, FL. In retirement, Brother Keller volunteered at Waterman Hospital and was a member of Trinity Evangelical Free Church in Eustis, FL.

PHILLIP GARDNER MEYERS DELTA EPSILON ’49 1925-2019 Philip Meyers died peacefully in Lafayette, Indiana at age 94.

Phil was a proud veteran, serving in the U.S. Navy during World War II. After his service, he attended Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois, earning both his undergraduate and law degrees. Brother Meyers was among the founders of Delta Epsilon and remained an active DKE alumnus for many years.

Phil worked as a corporate attorney until he retired. For many years he was the Corporate Counsel for Consolidated Paper Company in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin.

Brother Meyers was infamous for his stories. Every Thanksgiving and at each family gathering, he would gain full attention from everyone in the room telling stories going all the way back to his childhood. A story about his family dog throwing up brussel sprouts was always a hit (with Phil).

Phil had a great sense of humor and a great sense of adventure. He spent a summer in high school hitchhiking across the US, eventually working as a ranch hand in Colorado. Phil was an active participant in curling clubs in Wisconsin and Chicago, an avid tennis player, and a big fan of the Chicago Cubs, Northwestern Wildcats, and the Green Bay Packers.

Phil was a member of the Rotary Club of Wisconsin Rapids, the Rotary Club of Chicago, the Circumnavigators Club and had a great love for travel.

Brother Meyers will be remembered as a loving husband, father, and grandfather.

He delighted all that knew him with his sense of humor, generosity and kind spirit.

PHILLIP H. GEIER JR. MU ’57 1935-2019 Philip H. Geier Jr., whose acquisitions as chief executive of Interpublic turned it into an advertising industry behemoth, died on June 19 in Palm Beach, Fla. at age 84.

While studying economics at Colgate University, where he joined DKE, Phillip started two businesses: selling late-night sandwiches to students and operating a car service to New York City. After graduating from Colgate, he earned an M.B.A. from Columbia University. For a time he tried to develop some novel products: a toothbrush with toothpaste in its handle; a bar of glycerin soap that revealed a corporate logo after repeated use; and suntan lotion that also carried an insect repellent.

Convinced his skills applied to advertising, he joined the McCann-Erickson trainee program in Cleveland in 1958.

Promoted to account executive two years later, Phillip became head of strategic planning for McCann in London in 1968, was elevated to chairman of McCann U.K. a year later, promoted to executive vice president of McCann Erickson Europe in 1971, and named as vice chairman of Interpublic when McCann Erickson changed its name. Phillip became the company’s president and chief operating officer in 1977 and its chairman and chief executive in 1980.

As Interpublic’s chairman and chief executive from 1980 to 2000, he oversaw acquisition of nearly 200 companies. During his tenure, Interpublic’s revenue grew to $5 billion from $500 million and its global work force to 50,000 from 8,000.

Brother Geier served briefly on President George W. Bush’s National Economic Council and served on the board of trustees of the Whitney Museum of American Art in New York for 27 years.

See numerous additional listings at www.dke.org/mystic-circle After his retirement from Interpublic, Phillip formed a consulting firm, invested in start-up businesses and produced several Broadway shows including “Journey’s End” which won a Tony Award in 2007.

JOHN EDWIN VEASEY PHI GAMMA ’53 1930-2019 John Veasey, a lifelong resident of Haverhill, Massachusetts, passed away in the company of his family at his home. Affectionately known to his friends and loved ones as “Ed” or “Eddie,” he devoted his life to his family, country, friends, and community.

Brother Veasey enrolled at Syracuse University in 1949, joined DKE, and served as president of the Phi Gamma Chapter.

He enjoyed a stellar career on the varsity lacrosse team as a high-scoring midfielder.

Upon graduating, he enlisted in the Marine Corps, becoming a 1st lieutenant and spent nine months of his commitment as an embarkation officer in Japan.

After leaving the service, Ed took a job as a mortgage teller at the Haverhill Savings Bank, later earning a degree from the Graduate School of Savings Banking at Brown University. He assumed the role of vice president of the Family Mutual Savings Bank, and became the director of TB Banknorth, a position he held until retirement at age 72.

With the help of his wife, he founded Cedardale, a tennis club in Haverhill.

They grew the club from humble roots into one of the largest and most successful multi-purpose health and fitness clubs in the country, and a true fixture in the Merrimack Valley.

In addition to serving his country, Ed was very active in his community as a Freemason and member of Merrimack Lodge F. & A.M., the Haverhill Rotary, the board of trustees of the Haverhill Public Library and served as president of the Haverhill Chamber of Commerce.

Brother Veasey enjoyed an unparalleled ardency for sailing, a lifelong

passion that he excitedly shared with everyone he knew. He skippered many cruises, including adventures to Alaska, Bermuda, Labrador, Newfoundland, and Nova Scotia. Every summer he could be found at the helm of the Thistle and the Zoe Mary, named for his wife and devoted first mate, plying the waters around Squirrel Island, Maine.

JACK VIDMER GREER PSI ’48 1927-2019 Jack Greer, a native of Mobile, Alabama, passed away peacefully at his home on July 2, 2019.

Jack attended The Citadel in Charleston, SC where he played basketball and graduated from the University of Alabama where he enjoyed college life with his Brothers in DKE and loved watching Alabama football!

Brother Greer served as a 2nd Lieutenant in the United States Army stationed in Camp Lee Petersburg, Virginia. In 1948 he started in the grocery industry bagging and checking groceries, eventually serving as President of Autry Greer & Sons, Inc., the 5th generation family owned grocery business, from the 1980’s until he retired.

Recognized as a pillar of the community, Jack V., as the Greer’s Team calls him, served as President of various organizations and foundations including the Mobile Rotary Club, Mobile Association of the Blind, the Mobile Exploreum, National America’s Junior Miss Program & Foundation, and the Advisory Board Member for Mobile Chamber of Commerce.

Jack was a founding member and dedicated to supporting Mobile BayKeeper to help preserve the environment and waters of Mobile Bay. With the love and support of his wife Janice, Jack developed Greer’s Sunny Cove Village on the family property down the bay to provide educational opportunities for local school children and church groups, as well as a camp site for local scouts, and

to be a special place, lighting the Village at Christmas time with a community-wide Winter Wonderland celebration for family and friends.

ANDREW SELFRIDGE ETA ’71 1949-2019 Andrew Selfridge was born in Cleveland and attended the University of Virginia on a football scholarship. He received his BA from the College of Arts & Sciences in 1971 and his master’s degree from the Curry School of Education in 1972.

Brother Selfridge joined DKE at UVA, where he was a four-year starter, co-captain, and made 1st Team All-ACC in 1971. He was honored to be selected to live on UVA’s historic Lawn at 30 East Lawn.

Beginning an NFL career in 1972 after being drafted by the San Diego Chargers, Andy went on to play five seasons at linebacker and on special teams for the Buffalo Bills, New York Giants, and Miami Dolphins. In April 2019, he was awarded the “Crossed Sabres” from the Football Alumni Club in recognition of the extraordinary impact he had on the UVA football program.

Brother Selfridge spent the last 26 years of his life serving the University of Virginia as a director of development.

In many ways, UVA was home for Andy.

He cared deeply about the University, its past and current students, and his fellow football and DKE alumni. Andy treasured the relationships and trust he built with many donors and volunteer leaders and his dedication to, and impact on, UVA reached well beyond his professional role.

A man of diverse interests and impeccable manners and style, Andy was active in his community and volunteered with the March of Dimes and other charities.

Brother Selfridge leaves behind a legacy of laughter, integrity, loyalty, and friendship, along with precious memories for his family and friends.

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CHAPTER ROLL 2019-2020 SCHOOL PHI GAMMA PSI CHI BETA DELTA ALPHA KAPPA ETA IOTA OMICRON RHO TAU BETA PHI PHI CHI GAMMA PHI PSI OMEGA DELTA CHI DELTA DELTA PHI GAMMA THETA ZETA PHI EPSILON SIGMA TAU ALPHA PHI DELTA KAPPA TAU ALPHA SIGMA RHO DELTA PI OMEGA CHI ALPHA TAU DELTA PHI PHI ALPHA TAU DELTA PSI DELTA SIGMA ALPHA PI BETA EPSILON RHO NU ZETA PHI SIGMA PHI RHO ZETA CHI BETA GAMMA BETA DELTA SIGMA KAPPA MU CHI RHO BETA TAU CHI BETA TAU SIGMA XI GAMMA IOTA PHI MU CHI BETA ZETA GAMMA PI ALPHA DELTA RHO TAU BETA LAMBDA TAU ALPHA OMICRON KAPPA BETA NU ALPHA ZETA THETA

Yale University Vanderbilt University University of Alabama University of Mississippi University of North Carolina University of South Carolina Harvard University Miami University University of Virginia Centre College University of Michigan Lafayette College Hamilton College University of Rochester Rutgers University Wesleyan University Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Cornell University University of Chicago Syracuse University University of California at Berkeley University of Minnesota Massachusetts Institute of Technology University of Toronto University of Pennsylvania McGill University Stanford University University of Illinois University of Texas at Austin University of Manitoba University of Alberta University of British Columbia University of the South Wake Forest University Virginia Tech Troy University Duke University Pace University Bryant University Pennsylvania State University Bentley University New York University University of Georgia Michigan State University Maryville College University of Richmond Texas A&M University University of Victoria St. Joseph’s College Gannon University Manhatttan College University of North Carolina Wilmington Hampden-Sydney College University of Missouri North Carolina State University Simon Fraser University University of Tennessee University of Colorado University of Illinois-Springfield Northeastern University Washington State University

ΔKE ADDRESS 73 Lake Place, New Haven, CT 06511 Colony status, 2402 Vanderbilt Place, Nashville, TN 37212 946 University Blvd., Tuscaloosa, AL 35401 Colony status using private facilities, Oxford, MS 132 S. Columbia Street, Chapel Hill, NC 27514 Using university facilities, Columbia, SC Colony status using univesity facilities, Cambridge, MA 325 E. Sycamore, Oxford, OH 45056 173 Culbreath Road, Charlottesville, VA 22903 600 W. Walnut Street, Danville, KY 40422 1004 Olivia Ave., Ann Arbor, MI 48104 719 Sullivan Trail, Easton, PA 18042 Using college facilities, Clinton, NY 597 Fraternity Road, Rochester, NY 14627 78 College Ave., New Brunswick, NJ 08901 276 High Street, Middletown, CT 06459 Colony status, 901 Peoples Ave., Troy, NY 12180 Colony status, 13 South Avenue, Ithaca, NY 14850 6239 Kimbark Ave., Chicago, IL 60637 703 Walnut Ave., Syracuse, NY 13210 2302 Piedmont Ave., Berkeley, CA 94704 1711 University Ave. SE, Minneapolis, MN 55414 403 Memorial Drive, Cambridge, MA 02139 157 St. George Street, Toronto, ON M5A 2M8 Canada 307 S. 39th Street, Philadelphia, PA 39104 526 Rue Milton, Montreal, QC H2X 1W4 Canada Using university facilities, Stanford, CA 311 E. Armory, Champaign, IL 61820 Colony status, 715 Graham Place, Austin, TX 78705 638 Jubilee Ave., Winnipeg, MB R3L 1P6 Canada 11003 87th Ave., Edmonton, AB T6G 0X5 Canada #8 2880 Wesbrook Mall, Vancouver, BC V6T 2B5 Canada 735 University Ave., Sewanee, TN 37383 1101 Polo Road, Winston Salem, NC 27106 302 Roanoke Road, Blacksburg, VA 24060 416 Fraternity Circle, Troy, AL 36081 1708 Pace Street, Durham, NC 27705 Using private facilities, Pleasantville, NY Using university facilities, Smithfield, RI 328 E. Foster Ave., State College, PA 16801 Using private facilities, Waltham, MA Using university facilities, New York, NY Colony status using university facilities, Athens, GA 1148 East Grand Ave., East Lansing, MI 48823 Using private facilities, Maryville, TN Using university facilities, Richmond, VA 3989 N Graham Road, College Station, TX 77845 950 Empress Ave., Victoria, BC V8T 1N8 Canada Using college facilities, Patchogue, NY 109 University Square, Erie, PA 16541 4513 Manhattan College Parkway, Bronx, NY 10471 412 Rose Ave., Wilmington, NC 28403 Using college facilities, Farmville, VA 912 S. Providence, Columbia, MO 65203 18 Maiden Lane, Raleigh, NC 27607 7235 Bayview Drive, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada V5A 4T Colony status, 1828 Fraternity Park Dr., Knoxville, TN 37916 Colony status, 881 19th Street, Boulder CO Colony status using private facilities, Springfield, IL Colony status using private facilities, Boston, MA Colony status using private facilities, Pullman, WA

ACTIVES column figure is number of members after Fall 2019 initiation. Add NEW MEMBERS to ACTIVES to equal current total chapter/colony size New member column shows recruiting periods. Spring or Fall indicates year round recruiting with letter denoting the primary time on that campus X-Fall indicates new members added this Spring although Fall is when the largest class would be anticipated X-Spring or X-Spring only indicates number of new members added this Spring when the largest class of the school year would be anticipated

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ACTIVES 44 38 178 45 79 108 6 30 55 39 84 49 13 11 75 45 11 32 21 53 43 34 45 36 31 51 24 35 15 21 35 70 21 67 62 25 7 12 34 48 39 26 29 103 12 25 37 29 9 28 29 46 21 50 32 19 18 32 12 23 20

NEW MEMBERS TBD-Spring only 18-Spring NA-Fall only 0-Fall NA-Fall only 10-Spring TBD-Spring only TBD-Spring only TBD-Spring only TBD-Spring only 0-Fall NA-Fall only TBD-Spring 14-Spring 0-Fall 23-Spring 6-Spring 8-Spring 2-Spring 28-Spring 0-Fall 4-Spring 0-Fall 0-Fall 5-Spring only 0-Fall 10-Spring only 11-Spring 4-Spring 0-Fall NA-Fall only NA-Fall only TBD-Spring 16-Spring 7-Spring 0-Fall 6-Spring 0-Fall TBD-Spring 0-Fall TBD-Spring 0-Fall TBD-Spring 0-Fall TBD-Spring TBD-Spring 0-Fall NA-Fall only TBD-Spring only 2-Spring TBD-Spring 0-Fall 4-Spring 0-Fall 0-Fall 10-Spring 6-Spring only 0-Fall 0-Fall 0-Fall 0-Fall

THE DKE CLUB OF NEW YORK ANNUAL MEETING & DINNER Wednesday, April15th 5:30pm This year’s featured guest and speaker, Lanny Davis Φ ‘67, is a highly regarded and recognizable television commentator in his roles as lawyer, crisis manager and strategic advisor, whether his clients’ concerns stem from their political or corporate roles. He has handled the cases of public figures ranging from Martha Stewart to Dan Snyder, companies from Whole Foods to Starbucks, and political figures from President Clinton to Representative Charlie Rangel.

Although a Democrat, Brother Davis has friends and clients on both sides

Event Canceled due to coronavirus. Please check your email and www.dkeclubny.com for more details on the Annual Meeting. of the political aisle. After serving as special counsel to President Bill Clinton, and vigorously speaking on behalf of the White House throughout his administration, in 2005 Brother Davis was the sole Democrat appointed to the Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board

by President George W. Bush Φ ‘68 who happened to be President of the chapter while both were undergraduates at Yale.

Co-founder and partner of the law firm Davis Goldberg & Galper PLLC, as well as the public relations firm Trident DMG, he is a prolific author

whose books include Crisis Tales: Five Rules for Coping with Crises in Business, Politics, and Life; Scandal: How “Gotcha” Politics is Destroying America and most recently The Unmaking of the President: How FBI Director James Comey Cost Hillary Clinton the Presidency.

All Dekes are invited to this and all DKE Club events.

Visit our website or contact us for more information about events and Club membership.

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Send us your recent DEKE photos to quarterly@dke.org and we may publish them here.

Above: Alpha Phi Dekes Greg Polimis, ’86, Andre Poles, ’88, Chris Jones ’86; Steve Jones, ’88, Dave Robertson ’85; and Robert Gordon, ’85 added a formal touch to the DKE 175th/Alpha Phi 121st in Toronto.

Above: John McNeil, Psi ’79 took his oldest son Mac, Psi ’05 and his twin grandsons, Connor and Edward, Psi (’32?) down on the field at BryantDenny Stadium before the first Alabama home football game.

Below: Aaron Hyjek Nu Alpha ’22; Siddarth Bhattacharjee, ’22; Charles Francis, ’23; Stephen Holt, ’22; and Evan Massa, ’23 were among 11 Nu Alpha colony members attending the Boston 175th.

Above Left: Brian Basler, Phi Epsilon ’89, Northern DKE Association president, with Brett Lundeen, Phi Epsilon ’90 at the Phi Epsilon 130thDKE 175th combined celebration.

Brian also attended the Chicago 175th.

Above Right: Gamma Dekes Leighton Aiken ’75, Bob Alvis, ’74, and Mike Hilts ’76, made the mistake of driving to West Lafayette to watch Purdue’s drubbing of Vanderbilt in September.

Gamma Dekes Kurt Heumann ’89, Craig Lengyel ’89 and Steve Bisch ’86, enjoyed catching up during a weekend trip to Napa Valley. Not pictured - their better halves Tiffany, Katie and Meri Lyn.