Delta Sigma Philes October 9 2008

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Delta Sig Recruitment Off to Strongest Start in a Decade Throughout the semester, there has been an ongoing report of the recruitment numbers of the Fraternity’s chapters and colonies called the Victory Report. It has been solely distributed on a weekly basis to the chapter leaders and alumni volunteers, and since this is its usual distribution day, it’s being distributed through the Delta Sigma Philes e-newsletter. The best news that we can share is that the Fraternity's overall recruitment is the strongest it has been in a decade! A very positive sign as we strive to become America's Leading Fraternity! In week 4, the Gamma Iota Chapter at the University of Idaho has entered the Victory Report in a tie for third with 30 pinned new members. In addition, the Epsilon Chapter at Penn State has joined the Top 10 for the first time in the seventh position with 23 new members pinned. The University of Kentucky’s Theta Mu Chapter continues to lead with 43 new members pinned this semester. See below for all of the results: Rank

Chapter

University

Recruits

#1

Theta Mu

University of Kentucky

43

#2

Oklahoma State Colony

Oklahoma State University

32

#3

Beta Psi

Arizona State University

30

Gamma Iota

University of Idaho

30

#5

Beta Omega

University of Arizona

26

#6

Delta Delta

Purdue University

24

#7

Epsilon

Pennsylvania State University

23

Theta Chi

University of Georgia

23

#9

Beta Beta

University of Missouri

22

#10

Kappa

Auburn University

21

Kappa Delta

Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University

21

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If your chapter or colony should be listed, please go to www.deltasig.org/pledgereport to report your pinned new members!

Beta Tau Chapter Celebrates 60th Anniversary Delta Sigma Phi’s Beta Tau Chapter at Western Michigan University celebrated its 60th Anniversary with a dinner and event on Friday October 3, 2008 in Kalamazoo, MI. The event was attended by 125 brothers and guests, including Chris Northern, the Past President of the Fraternity’s Grand Council, Delta Sig Regional Director, Ry Beck, and Western Michigan’s Greek Advisor. The highlight of the event was when the chapter honored brothers Chuck Bode, Western Michigan ’48, and Doug Phillips, Western Michigan ’87 for their dedication to the chapter. Bode is a founder of the Beta Tau Chapter who went on to be a teacher and public administrator. He is also a veteran of the United States Marine Corps who fought at Iwo Jima in World War II. Phillps is a long-time ACB member who served as Treasurer of the ACB for a decade, and is a Kalamazoo business man. Prior to the dinner, an ACB meeting was held where new officers were elected to lead the ACB as it moves forward. Congratulations to the chapter on this great anniversary! [return to top]

Beta Chapter Dedicates House The Beta Chapter at Columbia University formally dedicated its new house in New York City last weekend. Over 100 guests, including undergraduate members, parents, family members, alumni and university administrators, attended the event which occurred during the university’s Homecoming celebration. The ceremony was officiated by ACB President Joe Bertolino, Chapter President Josh Milstein, Deputy Regional Commissioner Greg Panas, and Chapter Founding Father Scott Koonin. The house, a 5-story brownstone located near New York City’s Riverside Park, houses 16 undergraduates, and was awarded to the chapter from the university after a highly competitive process. According to Bertolino, “I am very proud of these brothers and their alumni. They are a dedicated, hardworking, committed group of men, and they exemplify all that is best about Delta Sigma Phi.” [return to top]

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Brooks Brothers Event for Corporate Members For brothers who have become members of the Brooks Brothers Corporate Membership program through Delta Sigma Phi, there is a big sale happening in the coming weeks. For 3 days only, Friday, October 17 – Sunday, October 19, 2008, all enrolled Brooks Brothers Corporate Members will Save 25% on regular and everyday value priced merchandise at Brooks Brothers U.S. branded stores nationwide, online at BrooksBrothers.com or by phone at 1.800.274.1815. If you have yet to enroll for your Brooks Brothers Corporate Membership card, you can do so by clicking here for the instructions on how to sign up. Happy shopping!! [return to top]

Alumni News Congratulations to Bob Riley, Missouri ’64, who was recently inducted into the Moberly, Missouri Chamber of Commerce’s Hall of Fame. To read about all of Bob’s accomplishments, click here. [return to top]

Undergraduate News Shorter College Colony Recognized on Campus The Brothers of the Shorter College Colony have been recognized in the campus newspaper for their upcoming chartering, which will take place November 22 in Atlanta. To read the story, click here.

Zeta Chi Chapter Goes Coaster Crazy to Raise Money The Brothers of the Zeta Chi Chapter at UAB were recognized in numerous media outlets for their recent Coaster Crazy philanthropy event. The event took place September 27 at Alabama Adventure Amusement Park, and the brothers rode roller coasters to raise money for Camp ASCCA, Alabama’s fully accessible camp for children and adults with disabilities and health complications, and The Balm of Gilead Center, a palliative end-of-life care unit for patients who have little income or no insurance. The event, which is in its second year, raised over $20,000 last year, and more was expected to be raised this year. To find out more, click here.

Gamma Psi Chapter Stands Up to Breast Cancer With October being Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the brothers of the Gamma Psi Chapter at Morningside College have undertaken a philanthropy event to raise money for the cause. They have had a brother standing on a box in front of the Olsen Center on campus 24 hours per day since this past Tuesday at Midnight to raise awareness and money for the American Breast Cancer Foundation. According to Chapter President Ryan Lickteig, Morningside '05, "We have 19 brothers and 6 pledges taking part in this event. We do something every year for breast cancer and this year we wanted to do something huge that as far as we know, no one else has done something like this."

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To see a local news story on the event, click here. [return to top]

Upcoming Events Don't forget to check out the Fraternity's web site at www.deltasig.org/cal to find out more information on some of the Fraternity's upcoming events that are listed below: ● ●

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October 10-12 - Gamma Psi Chapter at Morningside College - Homecoming Festivities October 11 - Zeta Kappa Colony at the University of Northern Colorado - Homecoming Festivities October 17-18 - Alpha Eta Chapter at Ohio Northern University - Homecoming Festivities October 17 - Beta Kappa Colony at University of Alabama - Miss Sorority Row Philanthropy Event October 18 - Alpha Mu Chapter at the University of Virginia - Alumni Band Function November 12 - Theta Chi Chapter at the University of Georgia - Miss Sorority Row Philanthropy Event November 15 - Gamma Alpha Chapter at San Diego State University - 60th Anniversary Event November 15 - Chartering Event of the Delta Epsilon Colony at MIssouri University of Science & Technology November 22 - Tri-Chartering in Atlanta, GA for the Shorter College Colony, Georgia College and State University Colony, and Georgia Southern Colony December 10 - Detroit Area Alumni Association Founders Day Event

Please save the date, and check out www.deltasig.org/cal for additional information on these upcoming events. [return to top]

Are You involved in the Conversation? Delta Sigs are engaging in excellent, timely conversations about relevant topics each day on The Delta Sigma Phi Circle. Are you engaged in them? The following topics have been discussed recently within the Groups on The Circle (group in parentheses): ● ● ● ● ● ●

The Government’s $700 billion bailout (Politics) USC’s loss in football (Sports Talk) Subtitles in Movies (Cinephiles) Tips to Travel Cheaply (Delta Sig Travelers) Upcoming Events in the DC Area Alumni Association (Washington, DC Alumni Association) Chapter-specific conversations (Zeta Xi Chapter Group, Gamma Upsilon Chapter Group)

To become involved in the conversations, join the Delta Sigma Phi Circle, Delta Sig's own online community, by going to http://deltasigmaphi.affinitycircles.com today! [return to top]

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Attention Undergraduate Chapter Leaders The due date for the Fall 2008 Chapter Status Report, first half of the chapter's fall dues assessment, and R&A Policy Certification, is this Friday, October 10. The Status Report is what determines the chapter’s fall dues assessment, and is accompanied by the Dues Worksheet to calculate the chapter’s dues. If your chapter has not yet received their Status Report, please e-mail or call Judy Hamilton, Director of Operations, at [email protected], or (317) 634-1899 x413. [return to top]

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