Event Dates

January

23rd-26th: Spring Rush

March

4th-11th: Spring break

16th: Ducks Unlimited Banquet

23rd- 25th: Annual White Rose Formal

30th-31st: Carolina Cup in Camden, SC

April

2nd-7th: ECU Greek Week

14th: 3rd Annual Alumni Purple/Gold Spring

Game Tailgate

Delta Alpha Re-Chartering

We, the Delta Alpha Chapter of East Carolina University, received our charter at our installation ceremony which was held at the Greenville Country Club. Over 80 people came out to support our re-chartering. Those in attendance included parents, university officials, significant others and alumni. Notable alumni in attendance included: Director Greg Rumpf, Past National President Ron Erickson, past Director Mike

Matznick, Atlantic Coast Regional Vice President Ken Vaughn, Mid-Atlantic District Director Dan Morgan, and Director of Expansion Michael Smoll. Several members of the former Delta Alpha Chapter and area alumni also attended the installation ceremony to support our new chapter. Brothers Alex Williams and Patrick Darrow are both legacies, and their fathers, Allen Williams and Michael Darrow attended.

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Sigma Tau GammaAlumni Newsletter DELTA ALPHA January 2012

Academic Excellence

Brothers with a 4.0 GPA

Zach Blank Mitch Blankenship Sean Grantham Jason Harris

Brothers with over a 3.0

Matt Bell David Blanchard Erik Wentzky Josh Garloch Carl Miles Emeka Onyia Alex Richani Landon Rose Ira Rushing Andrew Theado Alex Williams Bobby

Writtenberry Matt Yansom

Increase in Spring DuesFraternity dues this spring have been increased to $300. This increase will help to prevent or even limit out of pocket spending for programs throughout the semester, which is already loaded with some great events.

Academic Success Since returning to campus, our chapter has consistently been among the top five fraternities in terms of average GPA. This past fall semester we had four brothers finish with a 4.0, and a total of 17 brothers with over a 3.0. To continue this success and hopefully improve even more this spring semester, we have made changes to our required library hours. In the past every active brother has been required to log at least two hours in the library every week. Now anybody lower than the required 2.3 GPA must log at least five hours in the library each week. Those with a 2.4-3.4, will be required two hours each week and those over a 3.5 are not required to log any library hours. In the case that a brother does not reach their required library hours he will be fined.

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N.C. Special Olympics Fundraiser

Until February 25th we will be raising money through online donations for the N.C. Special Olympics. After the first five days we had raised over $500 more than any other fraternity at ECU, our goal is $2,500. You can join the cause and donate here: NC Special Olympics

Homecoming 2011 Awards

Paired with AOП, we placed 1st in the Greek Life skit competition, marking the first time in several years that the ECU Ambassadors did not place 1st in a Homecoming Event.

White Rose Formal

Brothers, we invite all alumni to join us as we hold our 2012 White Rose Formal in Myrtle Beach, SC on March 23rd-25th. Saturday night, the 24th

will be our dinner banquet, awards will be given, and our 2012 White Rose will be named. The dinner will be held at “2nd

Avenue Pier Open Air Bar” located at 110 North Ocean Boulevard. We encourage alumni and their wives or girlfriends to attend. 2011’s formal was a huge success, and this year’s looks to be even better. Again if you have any questions, or would like further details, please contact the Alumni Relations Chairmen.

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Academic Excellence

From last semester’s grades, our chapter held the 4th highest GPA out of the 16 IFC fraternities. On top of that, our new members had the 2nd highest semester, and the highest overall GPA compared to all other fraternity’s new members.

Semi-Formal

December 6th we held our first Semi-Formal at the City Hotel and Bistro in Greenville. Each brother brought a date for a night of dinner and dancing. Alumni Erick Henley made an appearance as well.

Meet the Delta Class David BlanchardI was born in Burlington, NC in 1993.Since then I have lived in the neighboring city of Elon. I hope to graduate from ECU with a degree in biology in 2015.

Landon Rose I’m from Denver, NC, and am currently a 20-year-old junior at East Carolina majoring in business with a focus on MIS. I'm involved with the MIS club on campus and help with Philanthropy relations, as the Philanthropy chairman, throughout the fraternity. For the most part I try to give as much time as needed to help the fraternity whatever the case may be and reap from the benefits of a close relationship with each brother.

Riley Horne My intended major is Mechanical/Electrical Engineering. I’m 18 and a freshman from Morehead City, NC. I am the chapter’s athletic director for the spring semester and work at Amos Mosquito's in Atlantic Beach, NC. I’m involved in intramural sports, playing soccer and football. Without Sig Tau I would not have the same college experience that I am receiving even though I am only a freshman. Already, I’m taking on responsibilities that I’ll carry on through my life because of Sig Tau. I strive to be the best that I can at everything and put the same amount of energy and effort into our fraternity.

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Lost Brothers

Listed below are names of past brothers that we don’t have information for. If you recognize a name and can provide us with their current mailing address and email, please do.

Last Name First Name

McLead Thomas

Miller Greg

Mira Ray

Nguyen Giang

Noble Benjamin

Pope William

Potter Robert

Thomas David

Thomas William

Toler Robert

Weatherford Christopher

Trent Kennedy I am a sophomore Marine Biology major and 19 years old. My hometown is Asheboro, NC. Outside of school I have been working in Overton’s lab doing studies on red drum. This semester I am the chapter’s social chairman. Known for being an all-around good guy.

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Lost Brothers

Last Name First Name

Allen John

Anderson Donald

Averill Robert

Faulkner Martin

Allen John

Bryan George

Davis Alexander

Gore John

Hall Donald

Hamilton David

Hamilton, Jr. Richard

Holt Daniel

Jackson William

Jones Kenneth

Jordan Richard

Keck William

Kelly Christopher

Kelly Patrick

McFarland Eric

Carl Miles I was born on October 28, 1992 in Fairfax, Virginia and lived in Maryland prior to moving to Wilmington. Now I’m a freshman at East Carolina University, majoring in Information Computer Technology and minoring in Finance. I work as a computer lab monitor and on the student help desk for ECU. Recently I became an Ambassador for Students Against Violence Everywhere. Since joining Sigma Tau Gamma I feel that I have grown as a person and become more outgoing. In the fraternity I am the Chairman for the Scholarship Committee. Some of my other actives include Mixed Martial Club, African Student Organization, Black Student Union, Hall government, and African American Male Mentoring Program. Ron Hinton I am a 19 year old sophomore from Reidsville, NC. I love God with all that I am. He and my family come first in my life. I am a member of the ECU Marching Pirates Drumline as well as a Student Leadership Assistant for the ECU Center for Student Leadership and Engagement. I am the Vice President of Government Operations and Constituent Services for the University of North Carolina Association of Student Governments. I intend to run for ECU Student Body President in March. I love Sigma Tau Gamma and take pride in the Delta Alpha Chapter. Our six principles have forever been incorporated into my life.

Andrew Theado

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Lost Brothers

If you know of a brother not listed above and did not receive a newsletter, please let us know in the “Missing Brothers” form available on page 12

My name is Andrew Theado; I am a Junior Psychology major at ECU. I'm from Richmond, Virginia but have made Greenville my home. At ECU I have maintained a 3.6 GPA, been named an Assistant Captain for the Club Inline Hockey team, and work as a Field Training Officer for the ECU Police Department Student Patrol. In Sigma Tau Gamma I serve as the Chapter Librarian and Historian. I enriched my commitment to the fraternity by running for and being elected as Delta pledge Class President with the goal of supporting my pledge brothers and making sure everyone was informed with our fraternal events. I have had nothing but a positive experience with Sig Tau, gaining a brotherhood and network of support for the rest of my life.Ira Rushing I'm a 25 year old junior accounting major from Jackson Mississippi. I got stationed here in NC by the Marine Corps which I joined after graduating high school in 2004. I got married to my wife, Madison, also from Mississippi, in May 2009 and she moved to Greenville to attend ECU. That was the biggest factor in my decision to go here when I got out of the Marines. Once I started school, I wanted to become more involved and Sig Tau provided the gateway to do so while also introducing me to a great group of guys to call brothers. I am currently co-chairman of the new member education program, IFC treasurer, member of various honor and professional organizations, and plan to run for a position in the Student Government Association in the coming months and staying ever-vigilant in establishing Sig Tau as a premier foundation for success not only on campus but in my own life.

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3rd Annual Alumni Purple Gold Spring Game Tailgate East Carolina has announced the annual spring football scrimmage will be held Saturday, April 14th. This will be the 29th year that ECU has held this event, and the third year Sig Tau has held our Alumni tailgate around it. Last year’s event featured East Carolina's spring football game, baseball, barbecue, live music, entertainment, kids' games and its famous Pig Cookin' Contest. If

you missed out on our alumni tailgate on homecoming weekend you will not want to miss this one. Tickets for the scrimmage are purchased online but are not yet available. Stay posted for further updates about this event.

New Executive Board

On November 13th the chapter elected our new Executive board. Elected

members consist of junior Erik Wentzky (from our Beta Pledge class of Spring 2011) as President, sophomore Patrick Darrow (also from our Beta Pledge class) as Executive Vice President, junior Matt Bell (from our Gamma Pledge) class as Vice President of Membership, junior Kyle Farrell (one of our re-Founding Fathers) as Vice President of Finance, and junior Phil Sgro (also of our Gamma Pledge class) as Vice President of Programs.

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Alumni Scholarship DonationsThe money donated will go towards an alumni funded scholarship. The scholarship will pay for one brother’s dues. The chapter will vote on the most deserving brother to receive this scholarship. Our goal now, is $500, which would cover one brother’s dues over one academic semester. If we receive over that amount it will roll over to the next year’s scholarship. This will become an annual scholarship, with the brother awarded the scholarship announced at Formal, as well as how much money was

donated. We’re also taking donations to put towards the cost of our new ritual equipment, given by nationals. To make a donation you can do it through PAYPAL to our account by following this link: Chapter PAYPAL Or if you would prefer you can mail a check as well, to 113 North Jarvis Street, Greenville, NC 27858.

Spring 2012 Chairman Positions

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Chairman Position Brother ClassAlumni Advisor Michael Darrow Secretary Sean Grantham Junior, Beta Treasurer Carsten Henriksen Junior, AlphaSargent at Arms Alex Williams Senior, Re-Founding FatherCommunications & PR    

Randy Powell Senior, Beta

Scholarship Carl MilesBobby Writtenberry

Freshman, DeltaJunior, Re-Founding Father

Chapter Librarian & Historian

Andrew Theado Junior, Delta

Risk management Andrew McClellan & Andrew Reynolds

Senior, AlphaJunior, Re-Founding Father

IFC Leaders Erik Wentzky, Patrick Darrow, Kyle Farrell, Ira Rushing

Student Government Ron Hinton & Zach Blank

Sophomore, DeltaJunior, Re-Founding Father

Social Chairman Josh Garloch & Trent Kennedy

Senior, AlphaSophomore, Delta

Brotherhood Activities Matt Bell Junior, GammaParent Relations Andrew McClellan &

Bobby WrittenberrySenior, AlphaJunior, Re-Founding Father

Athletic Director Riley Horne Freshman, DeltaPhilanthropy Andrew Reynolds &

Landon RoseJunior, Re-Founding FatherJunior, Delta

Community Service Sean Grantham Junior, BetaAlumni Relations Patrick Darrow &

Jared TauntonSophomore, BetaJunior, Beta

Recruitment Matt Bell Junior, GammaEvent Coordinator Jared Taunton Junior, BetaPromotions Manager Ron Hinton &

Kyle FarrellSophomore, DeltaJunior, Re-Founding Father

Fraternal Education Ira Rushing, Daniel Howell

Sophomore, DeltaSenior, Re-Founding Father

Ritual Carl Miles Freshman, DeltaFood Service Matt Yansom Senior, Re-Founding FatherFundraising Ira Rushing Sophomore, Delta

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Reconnecting with Alumni

This semester we have implemented the Historian position, held by Andrew Theado. Brother Theado will be responsible for documenting, filing, and digitizing fraternity memorabilia and information. This means gathering everything he can from the past Sig Tau years. Items like old pictures, composites, awards, and ritual equipment. He’ll also be documenting all current fraternity events. With a historian in place, we’re hoping to reconnect and build on relationships with Alumni, but also to keep track of all fraternity history. To do so we will need help from all Alumni. If you have anything at all that you would be willing to donate, please do. Before being displayed all items obtained, will first be scanned to a computer, saved, and published on our new website. This way there will always be a copy. We would like to thank several alumni; Mark Klumpp, Andy Polinksi, Mark O’Ravitz, Chuck Kesler, Michael Darrow, Erick Henley, and Chad Bornstein, who have already made large contributions with past ritual equipment, composites, photo albums, old rush fraternity shirts, awards, and even the original Charter from 1978. If you too would like to donate something, or would just like to get together with the brothers, while in town, please contact either of our Alumni Relations Chairmen. Every Wednesday night at seven we go out to eat for our brotherhood dinner; all alumni are welcome, and encouraged to join us. Patrick Darrow-Cell (919)-862-3994. E-Mail- darrowp10@students.ecu.eduJared Taunton- Cell (704)-795-5206. E-Mail- tauntonj09@students.ecu.edu

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Let Us Get To Know YouPlease take the time to fill these short forms out and send back. Mail to 113 N. Jarvis Street Greenville, NC, 27858. Email to darrowp10@students.ecu.edu

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Tell Us About Yourself

(When did you graduate ECU? What Pledge Class? Positions held? Married? Have kids? Job? Promotions? Events or Plans to share…)

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