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E. Bernard Franklin, Kansas State ‘75
President, Delta Upsilon International Fraternity
Email: [email protected]
Keeping the Hero AlertIn the fi ne tradition of high-seas heroism, Captain Richard Phillips traded his safety to save his crew from the buccaneer
bandits roaming his ship. Phillips, 53, is a former Boston cab driver. Growing up, he was an athlete and plenty tough. Phillips
had ideas of studying international law, but transferred from the University of Massachusetts to the Massachusetts Maritime
Academy, graduating in 1979. Since then, he has traveled the world at the helm of multimillion-dollar commercial tankers
and massive cargo ships.
US Airways pilot Captain Chesley B. “Sully” Sullenberger III, safely landed his plane in New York’s Hudson River on
January 15 after it was struck by geese and lost power following take off . All 155 people aboard survived. Sullenberger
graduated from the Air Force Academy in 1973 where he studied psychology and served as a glider pilot instructor. When
he was commissioned, Sullenberger was named best aviator in his class, winning an award called “Outstanding Cadet in
Airmanship.” He served in the Air Force until 1980, when he became a commercial pilot. Sullenberger, who lives in Danville,
Calif., has fl own for US Airways for nearly 30 years and runs a safety-consulting fi rm.
We need heroes. Maybe with all the bad news around us we need heroes to counter. I have never been a hero worshipper.
I admire a great many men for their talents and abilities, and how they have been able to make tough decisions in the face of
great circumstances, like Judge Terry Bulluck, Kansas State ‘61 and our brothers presented here in this issue. But many of the
men the media pitches to us as heroes are just common, every day men who within one single moment took control of their
nerves, emotions, and their cognitive abilities to do something extraordinary.
Instead of putting these men on a pedestal, I have asked myself if I would have had the presence of mind to react so
courageously, and with such precise instincts. Somehow I don’t think those incredible moments just happen. I think these,
and many other, men have in some incredible ways been preparing for their life-changing moment.
In our rush through life, we may miss those training opportunities. Or we may simply ignore them because we don’t want
to get involved in some matters of life. Ralph Waldo Emerson once said, “Heroism is an obedience to a secret impulse of an
individual’s character.”
I believe we can hone those impulses by responding to personal incidents. Maybe we should respond to that quick impulse
on the second walk-by a brother passed out on the couch and stop to see if he is breathing or functioning properly. Or maybe
you listen to your gut when it says “that’s enough alcohol,” because in that cosmic moment your gut is trying to warn you
that you will need a sharp mental presence ahead as a truck just spilled vegetable oil all over the interstate. After swerving
recklessly, you pull over in one of those sweaty breathless moments and realize what may have happened had you not listened
to the impulse.
Emerson also said, “Th e youth, intoxicated with his admiration of a hero, fails to see, that it is only a projection of his own
soul, which he admires.” I agree. Th ere is a hero in all of us.
To keep that hero in us alert for our moment of challenge, we should keep our minds sharp, and eliminate toxins of
spirit and substance. In this period of unprecedented change, all of us at some point may be asked to do the
extraordinary. We may not make the front pages or the TV news shows. But we should all be so alert that
when the opportunity calls, we will be prepared and we will respond.
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Delta UpsilonInternational Fraternity Since 1882
Volume 17, № 1 — Spring
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North-AmericanInterfraternity Conference
Delta Upsilon International Fraternity
North America’s Oldest Non-Secret Fraternity:
Founded 1834
The Principles of Delta Upsilon
The Promotion of Friendship
The Development of Character
The Diffusion of Liberal Culture
The Advancement of Justice
The Motto of Delta Upsilon
Dikaia Upotheke - Justice Our Foundation
Offi cersPresident
E. Bernard Franklin, Ph.D., Kansas State ‘75Chairman of the Board
William L. Messick, Lafayette ‘68 Secretary
Charles E. “Chuck” Downton III, North Carolina ‘66 Treasurer
Bradford S. Grabow, DePauw ‘85
DirectorsMalcolm P. Branch, Wisconsin ‘69Timothy C. Dowd, Oklahoma ‘75
Robert D. Fisher, Alberta ‘76Joseph R. Heerens, DePauw ‘84E. Bruce McKinney, Missouri ‘74Matthew C. Nance, DePauw ‘10Adam M. Sessa, San Jose ‘10
Richard X. Taylor, North Carolina State ‘82K. Brad Valentine, Ed.D. Tufts ‘67
Past PresidentsTerry L. Bullock, Kansas State ‘61Samuel M. Yates, San Jose ‘55
Bruce S. Bailey, Denison ‘58James D. McQuaid, Chicago ‘60
Alvan E. (Ed) Porter, Oklahoma ‘65
International Headquarters StaffExecutive Director, Delta Upsilon Fraternity
Justin KirkExecutive Director, Delta Upsilon Educational Foundation
David R. SchumacherExecutive Assistant Barbara A. Harness
Director of OperationsBrandylin J. Cole
Director of Alumni Development, Delta Upsilon Educational Foundation
Craig S. Sowell, Houston ‘92Director of Volunteer Development
Eric ChamberlainDirector of Leadership Development
Andy Bergman Director of Communications
Jean Gileno LloydDirector of Chapter ServicesIan M. Areces, Rochester ‘06
Chapter Development CoordinatorDrew Lurker
Expansion ConsultantByron Gilbert, Central Florida ‘08
Leadership ConsultantsGordon Bothun, Carthage ‘08Kyle Sahagun, Washington ‘08
Administrative AssistantJana Cole
Membership Records ClerkRoslyn Riall
Design by Jimmy Ball, Arlington ‘90
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Justice our Foundation. We recite these
words in our Ritual and they serve as the cornerstone of our
Fraternity, but how often do we refl ect on what actions truly
demonstrate and embrace justice? For some of our brothers,
their commitment to the embodiment of justice extends
beyond their fraternal oath as they have made the ultimate
commitment to stand up for what is just and right by serving
their country.
President James Garfi eld, Williams 1856 said, “Territory
is but the body of a nation. Th e people who inhabit its hills
and valleys are its soul, its spirit, its life.” Th is is true of our
Fraternity. Although each Delta Upsilon chapter defi nes a
physical territory, our individual brothers are truly the soul,
spirit, life and embodiment of our Fraternity.
While most of us go about our daily lives punching our
time clocks, worrying about whether our morning coff ee
is just right, or if our summer is fl ying by too fast, there
are brothers who wake up every morning facing life and
death obstacles. Th ese brothers have made a great sacrifi ce
in choosing to serve their country. Th ey spend time away
from family and friends and put their lives at risk sometimes
on a daily basis. Th ese brothers cast a refl ection upon our
Fraternity that should make all brothers proud. Every time we
see the American fl ag fl y, we should each pause to remember
that regardless of our political affi liations and leanings there
are brothers sacrifi cing and dedicating themselves to justice
and the continued independence, success and greatness of
the United States.
A number of brothers currently serve stateside and in
Iraq, Afghanistan and other areas of operation around the
world. Th e call to serve one’s country reaches out to each
man diff erently drawing him into his chosen branch of the
armed forces. Our brothers all have their own reasons for
joining, but several made the decision to enter with one
common thread -- their fraternal experience and the Delta
Upsilon Oath to pursue Justice. Th e colors these men bare
are not just red, white and blue, but also DU’s “Old Gold and
Sapphire Blue.” Each of these brothers served as a leader in
his chapter and decided to apply his leadership experiences
to a military career. Here are but a few of their stories.
Captain Gregory “Bret” Wedding, Central Florida ‘99
Captain Gregory “Bret” Wedding, Central Florida ’99
is on active duty with the United States Air Force and
assigned to the 80th Aerial Port Squadron. Brother Wedding
previously served as a Captain in the US Army with the 2nd
and 25th Infantry Divisions. He spent most of the last eight
years deployed overseas in Iraq, Afghanistan, Korea and the
United Arab Emirates.
Wedding was active with the Central Florida Chapter
serving as vice-president of recruitment. Brother Wedding’s
fraternal experience left a lasting impression on him
and greatly impacted the leader he has become today. In
refl ecting on the individuals who had an impact on his life,
Brother Wedding identifi ed Brother Stephen D. Sams,
Central Florida ‘95. Brother Sams, a captain in the US
Army, reached out to Brother Wedding while he was still in
Our American Brothers In Arms
By Rodney M. Blaco, Cal Poly ‘97
Captain Gregory “Bret” Wedding, Central Florida ‘99 Gregory “Bret” Wedding, Central Florida ‘99 (left) and Stephen D. Sams, Central Florida ‘95
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Offi cer Candidate School writing him a personal note that
reinforced their fraternal bonds. Eventually Brothers Sams
and Wedding served together overseas.
Stephen D. Sams, Central Florida ‘95
Brother Sams, Cpt. (P), 66th Military Intelligence Company,
3d Armored Cavalry Regiment was a founding father of the
DU’s Central Florida Chapter. He served as vice-president
recruitment, vice-president membership education and vice
president of associate member education. Brother Sams’
fraternal experience had a lasting impact on his leadership
development.
“Th e most important aspect of the DU experience comes
from the openness of the Fraternity. Th e ‘Diff usion of Liberal
Culture’ means that we are open to all personalities, creeds,
colors, beliefs, cultural diff erences, and all the other elements
that make an individual unique. Dealing with diff erent quirks,
learning the patience required to hear what is being said,
and then deciding and acting on behalf of the greater whole
allowed me to be more understanding of my soldiers, peers,
and leaders. More than anything this openness made me
more willing to accept the diff erences between Americans and
Afghans and/or Iraqis. I was able to take the time to listen to
their views rather than just writing them off ” Sams said.
During Brother Sams’ deployments in Iraq, Afghanistan
and Korea he has served with a number of other brothers
from both Central Florida and other chapters, including Cpt.
Chris Coleman, Central Florida ‘01, SPC Daniel “DJ” Jarrett,
Central Florida ‘99 and Brian Hamil, San Jose ‘04.
Brother Sams’ appreciation for his fraternal bonds has
continued to grow over the years and no matter where he
traveled, his brothers were always there to support him.
When returning state side on leave, Brother Sams returns
to the Orlando area, not because he has family in the area
but because that is where his brothers reside. When he has
returned home his brothers (and their wives) open their
homes and embrace him as part of the family. Last fall when
returning home for R&R, Brother Sams met his brothers
for homecoming. He was overcome by the hospitality of the
undergraduate brothers towards him and the other alumni.
Th at weekend Brother Sams had an honor he termed “one of
the best fraternity experiences that any brother could have”
when he was asked to give the charge at Initiation. Brother
Sams’ words that weekend came from the heart and he instilled
in the undergraduates a lesson from his experiences that “it is
the friendships developed during your college years that will
continue to benefi t you throughout your life -- it is this that I
am most thankful for from the fraternity experience.”
For Brother Sams the fraternal impact is reciprocal with
Brother Wedding, as their bonds of friendship have been
strengthened by the time they have spent together overseas
and on leave. While stationed in Korea, Sams and Wedding
took part in the Initiation of Major Joseph T. Ramsey. Ramsey,
then a Captain, was Brother Wedding’s commanding offi cer.
His leadership and character impressed Sams and Wedding
and they believed that he would be an outstanding DU. Th ey
approached Ramsey with their invitation for him to become
a member of Delta Upsilon. Ramsey did not hesitate and
agreed to become a member of the Fraternity. Upon receiving
approval from Central Florida Chapter and the International
Fraternity Brother Ramsey, Central Florida ‘02 was initiated
in his offi ce at Camp Nimble in Tong du Chon Korea.
Jeff Salem, Cal Poly ‘01
Brother Jeff Salem, Cal Poly ‘00 ended his college career
early for personal reasons, but his experience with DU
left a lasting impression. “DU had a strong and enduring
impact on my life and I missed the brotherhood I had
experienced while at Cal Poly.” Brother Salem’s attempt to
fi nd a similar fraternal experience after leaving school led
him to enlisting in the Army.
In 2002, Brother Salem served
with the 82nd Airborne in Iraq
during Operation Enduring
Freedom. Following his active
duty tour, Brother Salem then
attended West Point where he
received his degree in systems
engineering. Brother Salem,
now a Lieutenant attending
fl ight school, is assigned to the
1-145th Aviation Regiment at
Fort Rucker, Ala. Reminiscing
on his fraternal experiences,
Salem admires the enduring
friendship he made and the
fact that he knew that he could
call any brother at any time
and they would stop what they were doing to help him.
Andy Mickley, Miami ‘94
Brother Andy Mickley, Miami ‘94, who served as vice
president of membership development for his chapter as an
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undergraduate, is a Lieutenant Commander in the US Navy.
As a Naval Flight Offi cer Mickley fl ew the F-14D from 1998-
2002 and has fl own the FA-18F since 2002. His deployments
have included Operation (Afghanistan) 2001, Operation
Iraqi Freedom 2005 and Operation Enduring Freedom again
in 2008. Mickley has held a number of military jobs, including
most recently Strike Fighter Phase Head, Syllabus Offi cer,
Training Offi cer, Safety Offi cer and Maintenance Offi cer. He
attended the Navy Fighter Weapons School (TOPGUN) in
2002 and was named VFA-122 Instructor Weapons System
Offi cer of the Year in 2003. Mickley has accumulated more
than 2,500 hours in Navy strike fi ghter aircraft and has more
than 500 carrier-arrested landings on seven diff erent aircraft
carriers. He is assigned to VFA-22 based at Naval Air Station
Lemoore, Calif. and attached to Carrier Air Wing Fourteen
on the USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76).
Brother Mickley said he is privileged to be associated with
an incredible fraternity like Delta Upsilon and his brothers
are life long friends – most notably his DU big brother
Dean Sackett, Miami ‘92. Sackett is an international fi nance
specialist who has lived in Asia since his graduation. While
living in Shanghai, China, Brother Sackett visited Brother
Mickley while he was on a port visit to Hong Kong with the
USS Nimitz (CVN 68) in 2005. In 2008, they met during
another port visit to Singapore while Brother Mickley was on
deployment with the USS Ronald Reagan. “We had several
days to catch up at the American Club in Singapore and
had a several good laughs,” Mickley said. Brother Mickley
even showed Brother Sackett his 1991 fraternity big brother
paddle that he has carried with him around the world.
“Th e four guiding principles of Friendship, Culture,
Character and Justice have always been the cornerstone of
my leadership,” Mickley said. “My current job of maintenance
offi cer includes responsibility for 15 offi cers and 185 enlisted.
Th ere are many leadership tenets that apply, but it is summed
up in that ‘everybody watches the boss.’ You must respect
culture, have the utmost character, mentor subordinates and
always think justice; ‘fi rm, fair and consistent’ as important
benchmarks.” All of these, Brother Mickley notes, he learned
as a member of Delta Upsilon.
Brian Hamil, San Jose ‘04
Brian Hamil, San Jose ‘04 served as chapter treasurer and
vice president of public relations as an undergraduate. Hamil
then served with the Th ird Armor Calvary while deployed in
Iraq from November of 2007 through January 2009. Prior to
joining DU, Brother Hamil had never thought about serving
in the military. However, his fraternal experience ignited his
passion for helping others. Of his undergraduate experience
Brother Hamil said, “We spent a signifi cant amount of time
volunteering in the local community. Th e simple act of helping
people in need is what the fraternity and the military are all
about”.
One aspect of Brother Hamil’s life that DU signifi cantly
helped was his time management. “DU requires substantial
amounts of time to the brothers’ schedules; the meetings,
pre-meetings, retreats, and social activities can really hinder
your time. Th en add in the grueling demands of school and
the part-time job and you end up with busy schedule.” While
deployed, Brother Hamil’s time constraints are easier because
there is only one time allocation, the mission; but, the mission
is quite often very long and demanding. “I averaged 14 hours a
day, every day I was deployed. Th is can quickly lead to burnout
and exhaustion, but you cannot resign to this fact as people’s
Master Sergeant Joel Pitallano, San Diego ‘03 in MehtarLam, Laghman Province, Afghanistan.
Major Doug MacKenzie, Cal Poly ‘84
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lives depend on your vigilance.” Brother Hamil compares this
to the later years in college when a brother may become tired
of school and want to quit but forges on because he wants to
earn his degree.
Brother Hamil has only run into one DU during his time
in the military and it turns out that was Brother Sams who
was Hamil’s company commander in Iraq. Brother Hamil
states that Brother Sams’ leadership and wherewithal helped
smooth a very turbulent unit experience. Brother Sams’ had
soldiers spread over an area the size of New Jersey, and most of
his time was spent traversing very dangerous roads in order to
ensure they were safe and had the tools required to complete
their mission. “He is an inspiration to all the soldiers he leads
and should be an inspiration to his fellow DU brothers,”
Hamil said.
Steve Staub, Cal Poly ‘00
Brother Steve Staub, Cal Poly ‘00 is a medical doctor in
the US Navy. He served as a medical corps doctor with the
US Marine Corps in Fallujah. Dr. Staub is quick to defer
any notion that he deserves recognition for his service and
instead said that the Brother he looks to as a leader and hero
is Brother Matt McCarthy, Cal Poly ‘99.
Matt McCarthy, Cal Poly ‘99
Brother McCarthy is a member of the California Army
National Guard. He is a Captain serving with the 1st
Battalion, 184th Infantry Regiment (Air Assault). When
Brother McCarthy joined the National Guard he hoped to
recapture the fraternal camaraderie he enjoyed during college.
While deployed to Iraq from January 2005 and January 2006
McCarthy was a rifl e platoon leader in charge of 40 soldiers.
He patrolled in the Karrada neighborhood in central Baghdad
from January 2005 to March 2005 and provided security
in the International (Green) Zone for the fi rst meeting of
the transitional National Assembly on March 16, 2005 (for
about two weeks before and for two weeks after the meeting).
McCarthy also provided security in southern Baghdad
during the constitutional referendum on October 15, 2005
and the fi rst election for the Council of Representatives on
December 15, 2005. He patrolled in the Dora neighborhood
and surroundings in southern Baghdad from April of 2005
through January 2006. He is serving in Kosovo through
November 2009 as an operations staff offi cer.
McCarthy attributes his understanding of group
dynamics to his Delta Upsilon experience. He has had many
opportunities to display his leadership skills while leading
his men during a fi refi ght, coming under fi re following IED
attacks and in the evacuation of one of his squad leaders who
had been shot in the throat by a sniper. While in Iraq Brother
McCarthy’s platoon earned nine Purple Hearts, with one
soldier receiving two. McCarthy was awarded a Bronze Star
and earned a Purple Heart while serving in Iraq.
Th ese are but a few of our brothers who are currently
serving the United States, there are surely more. While I
cannot personally speak of all of them, I know that in writing
this article I have come across a handful of them including:
Gabriel Faath, Central Florida ‘00, US Army
Lou Wysocki, Central Florida ‘99, US Air Force
Victor Wong, Central Florida ‘99, US Army
Nestor Makris, Central Florida ‘00, US Army
Bill MacGillivary, Central Florida ‘00, US Navy
Ian Phillips, Central Florida ‘00, US Army
Ryan Little, Pennsylvania ‘01, US Army
Marshal Smith, San Jose ‘05, US Navy
Of the brothers I know personally Major Doug
MacKenzie, Cal Poly ‘84, US Marines Communications
Offi cer for School Of Infantry at Camp Pendleton; Major
Brian Woolworth, Cal Poly ‘92 US Army; and, Sam Clarke,
Cal Poly ’08, US Army each exemplifi es the principles which
we hold dear.
All of these brothers and scores of brothers not named
who serve their nation deserve our thanks. While each of
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our brothers in arms most likely has a story which is worthy
of sharing with us there is not ample space to cover them all
in this publication. We hope that they will share their stories
and refl ections in the facebook group – Delta Upsilon –
Military Service.
Instilling the spirit that these brothers represent are some
words from Brother Charles Evans Hughes written in June
1916:
“Th is fl ag means more than association and reward. It
is a symbol of our national unity, our national endeavor our
national aspiration. It tells you of the struggle for independence,
of union preserved, of liberty and union one and inseparable, of
the sacrifi ces of brave men and women to whom the ideals and
honor of this nation have been dearer than life.
It means America fi rst; it means an undivided allegiance. It
means America united, strong and effi cient, equal to her tasks.
It means that you cannot be saved by the valor and devotion of
your ancestors; that to each generation comes its patriotic duty;
and that upon your willingness to sacrifi ce and endure as those
before you have sacrifi ced and endured rests the national hope.
It speaks of equal rights; of the inspiration of free institutions
exemplifi ed and vindicated; of liberty under law intelligently
conceived and impartially administered.
Th ere is not a thread in it but scorns self-indulgence, weakness,
and rapacity. It is eloquent of our community interests,
outweighing all divergences of opinion, and of our common
density.
Given as a prize to those of the highest standing, it happily
enforces the lesson that intelligence and zeal must go together
that discipline must accompany emotions, and that we must
ultimately rely upon enlightened opinion.”
Charles Evans Hughes, Colgate and Brown 1881
Chief Justice of the United States
I speak on behalf of all of our brethren in the hope that
each of our brothers currently serving in harms way fi nds
his way home safely. You serve us proudly and refl ect
positively the core values and principles of Delta Upsilon.
I, for one, hope that when you return and look upon your
brothers who have not served that we, too, have embodied
our fraternal obligations and have given you a reason to look
proudly upon us as we all strive to live our principles and
embrace Justice as our sure foundation.
**Note: While I am sure there are Canadian brothers serving at this
time and possibly brothers serving in other nations military branches,
I was not privy to their stories or the passion they may share for their
native lands. To each of them our appreciation also goes out for their
service to their countries and we hope they too will share their stories on
the DU Facebook page.
Gregory Ball, Arlington ’91 in Mosul, Iraq. Ball served on active duty in the United States Air Force from 1995 to 2006 as a weather forecaster and offi cer. He was stationed at Elmendorf AFB in Anchorage, Alaska, Fort Wainwright in Fairbanks, Alaska, and Andrews AFB in Washington, DC. While at Andrews AFB, he was selected as the lead Presidential weather forecaster and was solely responsible for providing departure, in-fl ight, and arrival weather for the safe transport of the President of the United States from April-August, 2001. He was also deployed to Kuwait in 2000-2001 and later served as the Staff Weather Offi cer for the 172nd Stryker Brigade combat team in Mosul, Iraq from February to June, 2006. He currently serves as a reserve weather offi cer with the rank of captain at Barksdale AFB, in Shreveport, La.
Lt Cmdr, USN, Jason Baltimore, Cornell ‘90 and Michael Lamb, Cornell ’91 met at Al Faw palace (one of Saddam’s properties that the military appropriated shortly after the invasion) to reconnect and share a meal. Baltimore was Lamb’s DU big brother and is now an attorney in the Navy, responsible for detainee operations. He recently redeployed to his regular assignment in Rota, Spain. Lamb , who worked for Delta Upsilon as a leadership consultant from 1991 to 1992, returns to Tyndall Air Force Base in Panama City, Florida in September.
If you have related news and photos for a follow up to this feature, please contact Jean Lloyd at [email protected].
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Delta Upsilon International Fraternity welcomed
its 152nd Chapter at Webster University in St. Louis,
Missouri. Th e Chapter became a colony just over a year
earlier on March 4, 2008 and was offi cially installed on
March 28, 2009.
Delta Upsilon’s new Webster Chapter was the fi rst Greek
organization on campus marking the fi rst time in more than
100 years that DU was established at a university where no
other Greek organization had gone before.
Brother Dave Maguire, Southern Illinois ‘73 led the four-
man initiation team which included Brother John Adams,
Wichita ‘04, Brother Kyle Lorts, Western Illinois ‘07, and
Gordon Bothun, Carthage ‘08.
Executive Director Justin Kirk gave the charge,
emphasizing how chapter members shared qualities with
Delta Upsilon’s Founders. “You have accomplished a
fi rst for the Webster University campus. Much like our
Founders, you are unique. You sought something the
campus community didn’t off er. You worked tirelessly and
persevered. Th e culmination of which bring us here today,
to celebrate a tremendous achievement – the initiation of
more than 30 brothers and the installation of our 152nd
chapter of Delta Upsilon – the fi rst Greek organization
on the Webster campus.” Kirk then challenged the men to
think about their dreams and visions for the future and the
kind of legacy they want to leave.
A total of 35 men were initiated into the new chapter
during the ceremony. Th e swearing-in included three
members who were studying in Switzerland and took part
remotely in Delta Upsilon’s fi rst-ever digital initiation
ceremony. Th ese men were connected with video and audio
through laptop computers at the installation ceremony.
Founded in 1915, Webster University is an independent,
non-denominational university off ering degrees in liberal
arts, fi ne and performing arts, business, management and
education. Webster University Worldwide has over 100
campuses around the world and a total enrollment of
approximately 22,000 students. Th e college’s main campus
is home to about 5,000 students, and is located just outside
St. Louis in Webster Groves, Missouri.
Webster Chapter Installed
Dave Maguire, Southern Illinois ‘73 administers the oath of initiation to Tyler Holman, Webster ‘11, Jeff Browning, Webster ‘11, and Rob Leavell, Webster ‘11, in Delta Upsilon’s fi rst-ever digital initiation ceremony.
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Twenty-one undergraduates were inducted
in a colonization ceremony at Virginia
Polytechnic Institute and State University on
Monday, March 2, 2009. The ceremony was
held on campus in Blacksburg at Hillcrest
Hall, also known as the Honors College.
Delta Upsilon Leadership Consultant
Gordon Bothun, Carthage ‘08 led the ceremony
with assistance from Chapter Advisor
Francis Bush, Florida ‘85, who distributed
Colony pins as each undergraduate signed
the fraternal honor code.
Delta Upsilon received a warm welcome
from the Virginia Tech Community. Brandon
Lamma, from the Office of Fraternity and
Sorority Life, attended the ceremony along with the
executive council of the Interfraternity Council, several
sorority members, and many other students.
Delta Upsilon initially chartered a chapter at Virginia
Tech in 1983, though the charter was suspended in 2002.
Founded in 1872 as a land-grant college named Virginia
Agricultural and Mechanical College, Virginia Tech is
now a comprehensive, innovative research university with
the largest full-time student population in Virginia.
Colony Advisor Francis Bush played a critical role
in Delta Upsilon recolonizing at Virginia Tech. He
is a professor of accounting and statistics at Virginia
Military Institute and he got involved with the colony
despite having to drive nearly an hour and a half each
way to reach the Tech campus.
“I’m probably the closest DU alumnus in the area,
and I was willing to come down to work with them,”
Bush told the Collegiate Times. “I came down for the
first meeting, and next thing you know, we’re working
together on this.”
Bush felt a sense of duty to reach out to his fraternity.
“This is how an alumnus gives back to his fraternity,”
Bush said. “You can give time or you can give treasure, or
you can give both.”
Bush took part in DU’s Advisors Academy in
Indianapolis in January and continues to guide the
colony members.
Virginia Tech Colony Established
How Can You Give Back?
Many opportunities exist for alumni to positively
impact the lives of undergraduates and remain
involved with Delta Upsilon. To find out more,
contact Director of Volunteer Development, Eric
Chamberlain at 317-875-8900 or chamberlain@
deltau.org.
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Chapter News
Arizona State Chapter
Th e Arizona State Chapter held its third annual night golf
tournament and raised $1,000 for the Boys and Girls Club.
Bradley Chapter
Brothers of the Bradley Chapter raised more than $24,000
for St. Jude. Th eir goal is to raise more than $40,000 by the
end of this academic year. With an alumni letter writing
campaign, a St. Jude benefi t dinner, a weekend of donation
collection, and their annual “Jump for St. Jude” event,
brothers hope to meet or exceed their fundraising goal.
Chicago Chapter
Greg Nance, Chicago ‘11, vice-president of scholarship,
founded and serves as the National Director of American
Investment Fellows (AIF). Th is college mentoring
organization brings college volunteers into inner-city high
schools to run extra-curricular investment clubs. Volunteers
provide a fun and engaging environment for high school
students to learn about the stock market while improving
their public speaking, basic mathematical and critical
thinking skills through a structured curriculum.
Neil Dalal, Chicago ‘10, Chase Bassignani, Chicago ‘10
and Peter Visser, Chicago ‘11 also
serve as directors for AIF’s south-
Chicago operations. Th ey are focusing
on a controlled national expansion to
bring the AIF model to cities across
the country. In the fi rst wave they
are targeting north-Chicago, Boston,
Philadelphia, Houston, New York, St.
Louis, and Seattle.
DU chapters in urban areas who are
interested in AIF should contact Greg
Nance at [email protected].
Florida Chapter
Th e Florida Chapter earned the
second-highest fraternity GPA with
3.45 and the highest new member
GPA with 3.74. Th e Chapter won
a contest as the fraternity with the
highest percentage of men attending
a women’s basketball game and the prize was a $1,000
donation to a charity of their choice. Th e Chapter chose the
Children’s Miracle Network as their charity.
In March of 2009, the Chapter was on a committee to
sign an Anti-Hazing Act for the University of Florida
Interfraternity Council.
Illinois Chapter
Twelve men from the Illinois Chapter drove to Biloxi,
Mississippi for a week during winter break to assist Habitat
for Humanity in the wake of Hurricane Katrina. Although
Katrina hit the Gulf Coast nearly four years ago on August
26, 2005, many buildings have yet to be restored or replaced.
Commercial buildings were the fi rst to be repaired, but for
many families who lost their homes they have yet to obtain
another house of their own. Construction was not yet
underway on the house the chapter members were assigned
to work on. During fi ve days of work they framed and built
all the interior and exterior walls, sheeted the entire outside
of the house, and put up half of the trusses needed to
support the roof. Th is habitat trip will be an annual service
opportunity for the Chapter, and the brothers look forward
another trip next winter break.
Brothers from the Illinois Chapter worked with Habitat for Humanity in Biloxi, Mississippi.
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Indiana Chapter
Dozens of members of the Indiana Chapter took to the
stage of the Indiana University auditorium during the IU
Student Foundation’s 2009 IU Sing competition, singing
and dancing their way into the hearts of the thousands in
attendance. Delta Upsilon paired with Sigma Delta Tau
and Pi Kappa Alpha and took seventh place in a 21-team
competition. Each team created an original musical featuring
original choreography, storylines, and song lyrics. Highlights
of the DU act included dousing the theater’s lights for a
breathtaking glow-stick act and solo performances from
Brothers Will Lockhart, Indiana ‘10, and Zach Marcus,
Indiana ‘12. Lockhart also performed brilliantly as a part
of the renowned campus a cappella group Straight No
Chaser during intermission. Brother Matt Kerbis, Indiana
‘11 was awarded with an honorary scholarship for his
contributions as an outstanding song leader. Kerbis shared
the responsibility of organizing and brainstorming the
entire performance with Brother Andy Gordon, Indiana ‘11.
Both Kerbis and Gordon spent countless hours taking the
performers through rehearsals, writing scripts, developing
choreography, and attending song leader meetings prior to
the show.
Iona Chapter
Th e brothers of the Iona Chapter hosted a professional
development program called “Netiquette” on February 23,
2009. Th e program helps students understand proper e-mail
etiquette and professionalism. Discussion included how
to ensure social networking sites such as Facebook refl ect
positively on an individual. Th e brothers co-sponsored this
program with residential life and local sorority Gamma
Lambda Rho.
Missouri Chapter
Parker Dunn, Missouri ’11 became the 2,000th initiated
member of the Missouri Chapter last fall. Th e Chapter
has operated continuously on the Missouri campus since
1924 and welcomed 25 new members into the Fraternity
on November 9, 2008. Jonathan Blassie, Missouri ’10 from
Belleville, Illinois, was the undergraduate speaker. Blassie is
vice president of recruitment and serves on the undergraduate
executive board. Ted Houdek, Missouri ‘92 was the alumni
speaker. Upon graduation, Houdek completed his law degree
at the University of Missouri Kansas City in 1997. He then
began a 10-year career as a fi rst lieutenant, United States
Army Judge Advocate General’s Corps. Ted was deployed
to various parts of the world, including Haiti, South Korea,
and Iraq. He recently returned to civilian life and moved to
St. Joseph, Missouri, where he serves as legal counsel for the
Missouri Department of Social Services.
North Dakota State Chapter
Th e North Dakota State Chapter conducted its 34th
annual teeter-a-thon from April 19-24. Th e event took
place at the Delta Upsilon chapter house. “Teeter-a-thon is
a great event for our fraternity,” said Drew Espeseth, North
Dakota State ‘10, chapter president. “Not only does it give us
a chance to build brotherhood, but we’re able to donate our
time and money to a very worthy cause.”
Th e Chapter donates the proceeds to Big Brothers Big
Sisters, one of the largest mentoring programs in the United
States. Last year’s successful event raised more than $3,000
for the local Big Brothers Big Sisters program at the Village
Family Service Center.
Th e fi rst teeter-a-thon, held in the spring of 1975, lasted
100 consecutive hours. During the past 33 years, the men of
Delta Upsilon have teetered day and night through all kinds
of weather to make teeter-a-thon the longest running Greek
philanthropy at North Dakota State University.
Th is year, the women of Kappa Alpha Th eta joined DU
for the teeter-a-thon and donated their share of funds raised
to the Court Appointed Special Advocate Association,
an organization providing volunteers to watch over and
advocate for abused and neglected children.
Bruce McKinney, Missouri ’74 and McLane Poteet, Missouri ’10 with Parker Dunn, Missouri ’11. With Dunn’s initiation in November 2008 he became the Missouri Chapter’s 2,000th member.
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“Th is event is one of the highlights of our year,” said
Trevor Varilek North Dakota State ‘11, vice president of
public relations for Delta Upsilon. “We have a good time
during the week and ultimately we’re able to give back to the
community.”
North Florida Chapter
For the second year in a row, the North Florida Chapter
held a Shave-a-Th on to benefi t the American Cancer Society
through fundraising and awareness. Brothers said the event
is a way to donate and to sympathize with cancer patients,
many of whom lose their hair. Last year, the Chapter raised
nearly $2,000 for the American Cancer Society.
Rochester Chapter
Th e Rochester Chapter dedicated a portion of their
break to the Aaron Goldberg program. Th ey spearheaded a
headlining group that involved many academic departments,
student activity groups, and other fraternal groups including
multi-cultural Greek organizations.
Th e Jazz Audience Development Program was held on
February 26 with the Aaron Goldberg Trio. Events included
participation in a Harlem Renaissance course, a master
class, a pre-concert discussion on jazz music and an evening
concert at the Interfaith Chapel Sanctuary.
Th e Chapter put their entire fall 2008 programming
budget of $2,000 toward this event as they strategically
chose programs last semester that didn’t cost DU any money.
Th e program achieves several goals expressed through the
Chapter’s Expectations for Excellence Plan, most notably
collaboration with other Greek organizations and cultural
organizations on campus.
San Jose Chapter
Th e fi rst Harney Scholarship was awarded to an
undergraduate at the DU Alumni/Undergraduate dinner at
the chapter house in San Jose on March 16. James Parks,
San Jose ‘09 was honored at the dinner as the fi rst recipient
of the “Roy James Harney – Four Founding Principles
Scholarship” representing Th e Promotion of Friendship,
Th e Development of Character, Th e Diff usion of Liberal
Culture, and Th e Advancement of Justice. Parks was
honored as “Th e San Jose State University member who has
most successfully demonstrated the ability to carry out the
Four Founding Principles of Delta Upsilon.”
Harney, Nebraska 1917, was the alumni advisor who
worked with the founding fathers of the Delta Upsilon
Chapter when it was established at San Jose State University
in November of 1948. Many of those founding fathers were
present at the dinner and stood and were honored.
Also at the presentation of the scholarship award: David
Heagerty, San Jose ‘50; Ed Mosher, San Jose ‘52; Ross Fuller,
San Jose ‘49; Bob Madsen, San Jose ‘51; John Moeller, San
Jose ‘52; Marsh Pitman, San Jose ‘52.
St. Norbert Chapter
Th e St. Norbert Chapter along with Friends for Wheels
at St. Norbert College hosted the fourth annual charity
Wheelchair Football Bowl Game on April 16 at Schuldes
Sports Center. Money raised from the event was donated to
the CP Center in Green Bay and Academic Support Services
at St. Norbert College. Th e event is the brainchild of Luke
Getschow, St. Norbert ‘07, who wanted to do something in
honor of his brother, Joseph, who is physically challenged.
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James Parks, San Jose ’09 was awarded the fi rst Roy James Harney - Four Founding Principles Scholarship. With Parks, from left to right, are: Tom Harney, San Jose ‘52, Scholarship Sponsor; David Schumacher, Executive Director, Delta Upsilon Educational Foundation; Kevin Swanson, San Jose ‘85, Alumni Advisor for the SJSU Chapter; and Ed Mosher, San Jose ‘52, President, San Jose Delta Upsilon Corporation. Photo courtesy of Wilson Kong, San Jose ‘10.
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Technology Chapter
Th e Technology Chapter of Delta Upsilon was recognized
with the American Diabetes Association’s 2009 Outstanding
Change Initiative Award for their strong volunteer presence
at ADA’s largest event of the year, the Diabetes Expo. Th e
American Diabetes Association’s 2009 Diabetes Expo in
Boston attracted more than 4,700 Expo attendees, more
than 400 volunteers, and almost 100 vendors. Fraternity
members earned praise from a representative of the
American Diabetes Association, who said, “Th ey were all
great volunteers, very helpful, outgoing, dependable, and
understanding. We couldn’t have asked for a better group to
help volunteer. Th ey even made a donation to the American
Diabetes Association.”
Virginia Chapter
Th e brothers of the Virginia Chapter welcome 14 new
associate members to the Fraternity. Vice president of
recruitment Benjamin Luke, Virginia ‘11 organized a surf
and turf dinner and a semi-formal date function for the
chapter. Alec Haesler, Virginia ‘11, the fi rst sophomore
treasurer in recent years, brings extensive fi nancial
experience to the chapter and house manager Robbie Lee,
Virginia ‘11 is leading impressive renovations to the new
basement.
Western Illinois Chapter
Linebacker Jason Williams, Western Illinois ‘09, was the
player most of the 17 NFL team scouts wanted to see at
Northwestern’s pro day. In April,
the Chicago Sun Times reported
Williams as “one of the hottest
risers, with just three weeks
to go as he crosses the country
getting in 10 pre-draft visits.”
When he’s not visiting teams,
he was in Macomb fi nishing
his degree in exercise science. ‘’I
made a promise to myself and
my mom that I was going to get
my degree before I left,’’ he said.
‘’Plus, I only have eight hours
left to graduate. I might as well
fi nish now.’’
In early May, the Dallas
Cowboys selected Williams
on the second day of the NFL
draft. Th e 235-pound Williams
was the 69th pick overall and the fi fth selection in the third
round.
Western Ontario Chapter
Brother Arthur So, Western Ontario ‘11 was elected to the
University Students’ Council (USC) for the faculty of Social
Sciences. Th e USC is Canada’s largest student government,
managing all facets of student life at UWO and allocating
an annual budget of over $10 million.
Washington Chapter
On January 20, keynote speaker Mark Th omas,
Washington ‘86 off ered valuable advice to the Washington
Chapter’s 17 initiates. Th omas spoke of the many memories
and friends he has made through Delta Upsilon, including
time spent with the late brother Craig Kelly, Washington
‘87, who is credited by many as revolutionizing the sport of
snowboarding.
In February, brothers assisted in raising money for
underfunded YMCA youth programs. On February 28,
during their Regional Leadership Seminar brothers from
Washington, Alberta, and Oregon State Chapters adopted a
local street for litter removal. A total of 70 community service
hours were logged for the event. Th e Washington Chapter
also has a new website at http://students.washington./edu/
deltau.
The Technology Chapter earned the American Diabetes Association’s 2009 Change Initiative Award for their volunteer service at the Diabetes Expo in Boston.
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Our Brotherly Obligation
We all recited our Oath, which states “I solemnly promise that I will be loyal to the Delta Upsilon Fraternity…” Th e Oath
is our bond. Th e Oath is our word. Th e Oath is the irrevocable promise that we made to the Fraternity.
So, let’s look at this as a logic problem:
Fact: All DUs are men of sound character. D M
Fact: Men of sound character fulfill their promises. M P
Therefore: All DU’s fulfill their promises. D P
Th e Delta Upsilon Educational Foundation (DUEF) is essentially the fundraising arm of the Fraternity. Th e Foundation
raises money on an annual basis to provide support for the Fraternity’s leadership and educational programs and to provide
merit-based scholarships for its undergraduate members.
Our brotherly obligation is to show support of some kind to the Fraternity. Th at obligation does not end once we leave
college. Th at obligation remains for the rest of our lives.
Th e obligation does not say that we must give generously. Some do, for which the DUEF is thankful. Others don’t have the
ability to give as generously, but they give what they are able, for which we are equally thankful.
Th e DUEF never asks anyone to give to DU before giving to their church, for example. And, the DUEF never asks anyone
to give more money to DU than they might give to another charity they wholeheartedly support.
Th e DUEF simply asks that you give what you are able; to fulfi ll your loyalty promise by simply being a donor.
If everyone who received this issue of the Delta Upsilon Quarterly gave a gift to the DUEF, we would more than double the
number of donors to the DUEF on an annual basis.
Some have already stood and said “count me in!” Th ank you!
Now, let us all do our part to stay true to our promise. If you have not yet sent in your support this year please do so by June
30 to be counted in the annual roll of donors this fall. An envelope is enclosed for your convenience.
Your Fraternity and Foundation thank you, sincerely.
Save a stamp.
Give your gift online!
Visit www.DUEF.org
and click
“Donate now”
to give your gift today.
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California
During his fi nal semester, Benito Delgado-Olson,
California ‘07 joined with several DU brothers to found
the East Bay Community Scholarship Fund (EBCSF) as
a student organization. Delgado-Olson, a former chapter
president worked with Peter Hsiue, California ‘10, who
also completed a term as chapter president, Steve Frances,
California ‘08, Daniel Galeon, California ‘08, and Sean
Carr, California ‘07. Th e current president of the California
Chapter, Matthew Bauer, California ‘11 is also involved
with the student organization.
Th ey incorporated EBCSF into a public benefi t
corporation in March of 2008. Th e organization still
functions as a hybrid student organization (largely made
up of DUs) and a standard nonprofi t which is governed
by a professional board of directors composed of locally
elected offi cials, the Dean of Students, high-level appointed
offi cials, faith leaders, and a few young DU alumni. Th ey
have the endorsement of more than 50 elected offi cials
including two members of Congress, Th e University of
California Chancellor, media representatives and a number
of campus organizations.
Th e mission of EBCSF is to create, assist, and sustain
a series of scholarships and/or programs for low-income
East Bay residents enrolling in or pursuing admission to an
accredited four-year institution. Additionally, the East Bay
Community Scholarship Fund supports existing programs
and scholarships that are proven eff ective. Th e student
organization’s mission is to assist the EBCSF in achieving
its goals.
Th e newest endeavor of the EBCSF is the School Supply
Initiative, which provides every low-income Oakland,
Berkeley, and Richmond student with a comprehensive
(retail of about $70) package of school supplies within
four years. Th e initiative follows a four-step process that
includes solicitation of funds and in-kind donations,
storage of supplies, assembly, and distribution. For
assembly, several hundred UC Berkeley students take
the pallets of supplies and assemble them into individual
packages. EBCSF partners with the Boys and Girls Club
of Oakland, South Berkeley YMCA, churches, and parks
to facilitate distribution.
Th e March 14 EBCSF 2009 Recognition Banquet
speakers included UC Berkeley Chancellor Robert J.
East Bay Community Scholarship Fund (EBCSF) Supporters include Univeristy of California Berkeley Chancellor Robert Birgeneau, EBCSF at Cal Coordinator Peter Hsiue, California ‘10, EBCSF at Cal Vice Chair of Scholarship Daanika Gordon, Children Now President Ted Lempert, Benito Delgado-Olson, California ‘07, California Senator Loni Hancock, Berkeley Mayor Tom Bates, KDTV’s Kira Vilanova.
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Birgeneau, California Senator Loni Hancock, Children
Now President Ted Lempert, EBCSF Board Chair
Benito Delgado-Olson, California ‘07, EBCSF Campus
Coordinator Peter Hsiue, California ‘10, and Give
Something Back Business Products President Mike
Hannigan. In attendance were more than 20 elected
offi cials, business leaders, faith leaders, academics, and
several others. Th e total revenue generated from this
banquet was more than $100,000.
Cal Poly
Kyle Casey, Cal Poly ‘94 was promoted to the General
Agent with the Knights of Columbus. His territory covers
the state of Oregon and Southwest Washington.
Carnegie
Carnegie alumni from the class of 1958 gathered for
the 50th reunion and homecoming of Carnegie Mellon
University (formerly Carnegie Institute of Technology).
All brothers from their class, except one who transferred
and graduated from another institution, received their
undergraduate degrees from Carnegie Tech.
Illinois
Last fall, Eugene W. Stunard, Illinois ‘55 was featured in
an article in Crains Chicago Business. Stunard started his
residential real estate appraisal and consulting fi rm in his
basement 40 years ago. His company, Appraisal Research,
now employs 42 and has demonstrated unusual staying
power in a time of consolidation.
Kansas
Th e Kansas Chapter hosted its annual Distinguished
Alumni Banquet on Saturday, April 25. Th e event began
with a reception at the home of Jerry Nossaman, Kansas ‘60,
followed by dinner and an awards ceremony at the chapter
house. Th is year’s honorees were Ernie Friesen, Kansas ‘50,
Ted Haggart, Kansas ‘67, and Dr. Arthur “Lud” Ludwick,
Kansas ‘34 (posthumous award).
Lafayette
Greer Arthur, Lafayette ‘56 founded and sold two
maritime container businesses in the past dozen years and
now devotes time to the World Presidents’ Organization,
the San Francisco Opera, and other nonprofi ts. He’s also
working with his sons on several real estate development
projects.
Greer most recently sold Trans Ocean Distribution
(TOD), a company that transported bulk liquids in plastic
bladders inside standard maritime containers. In addition
to wine, TOD shipped juice concentrates, petroleum
products, and other non-hazardous liquids and chemicals.
After the 2004 tsunami in Asia left many villages without
potable or usable water, the company aided in the relief
eff ort by transporting containers fi lled with water to
villages.
Arthur and his wife Veronica live in Woodside on
the San Francisco Peninsula, Calif. Th ey enjoy many
sports, including skiing, tennis, golf, biking, boating, and
whitewater rafting, many of which they pursue with their
family of four children and eight grandchildren.
Minnesota
Th e third annual Bennett Memorial night was held
Friday April 17 at the Minnesota Chapter house. Last year,
the event raised more than $900 for the Bennett Textbook
Scholarship Fund. Th ree scholarships of $325 were awarded.
Th e previous year two $300 scholarships were awarded.
Missouri
Brother Matthew Zimmerman, Arkansas ‘90 is assistant
basketball coach at University of Missouri. Th is was his
third season as assistant basketball coach for the Tigers, who
advanced to the Elite Eight this spring.
Zimmerman is a 14-year coaching veteran with his
basketball roots entrenched in both the collegiate and high
school games. He was previously an assistant coach at the
University of Alabama at Birmingham where the Blazers
Carnegie Class of 1958: Neil R. Bernstein, William H. Ray (front), William M. Leete, Thomas R. Allen, David A. Turner (back). Also attending but not pictured: Peter E. Helgesen and W. Edward Van Eman.
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had three consecutive NCAA Tournament appearances.
Zimmerman was indoctrinated into the coaching profession
during his time as head manager and student assistant at the
University of Arkansas. Upon graduating from Arkansas in
1990 with a degree in physical education, Zimmerman served
in the United States Army from 1990-95 and achieved the
rank of captain. He graduated from the U.S. Army Airborne
School in 1991 and was a member of the 1st Infantry
Division (Th e Big Red One) from 1991-95. He also served
as Platoon Leader, Shop Offi cer, Company Executive Offi cer,
and Battalion S-1 during his Army tenure.
Oklahoma State
Dr. Andy ( John Andrew) Gillentine, Oklahoma State ‘80
received the Sport Management Outstanding Achievement
Award from the National Association for Sport and Physical
Education during the national convention of the American
Alliance for Health, Physical
Education, Recreation
and Dance. Gillentine was
recognized at the NASPE
Hall of Fame Banquet on
April 3. Gillentine is an
associate professor in the
department of exercise
and sport sciences at the
University of Miami,
Florida
Th e national award is
given to a professional who
has made outstanding
contributions and provided leadership in the fi eld of sport
management over a span of 10 years or more. Gillentine has
positively impacted other sport management professionals both
in industry and academia through his collaborations with PGA,
NASCAR, and intercollegiate football event management.
He has been a positive infl uence on new academicians, as
evidenced by his roles on a number of thesis and dissertation
committees. He also has co-edited a book, Foundations of Sport
Management.
Gillentine is an innovator in the sport management fi eld as
he has designed and implemented live video feed courses for
IMG Academies, established a sport administration BLOG
project, developed an online sport psychology lab, and infused
podcasting educational strategies into sport marketing courses.
His professional affi liations include the American Alliance
for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance
Accreditation Standards Task Force, the North American
Society of Sport Management, the Commission on Sport
Management Accreditation, the Sport Marketing Association,
the Mississippi Alliance for Health, Physical Education,
Recreation and Dance, and the Southern District American
Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance,
among others. Gillentine received his bachelor’s degree from
Oklahoma State University, his master’s degree in educational
administration from Northeastern Oklahoma State University,
and his doctorate from the University of Southern Mississippi.
St. Norbert
Stephen Hunt, St. Norbert ‘04 graduated from the Medical
College of Wisconsin in May to become an MD. Hunt
begins a general surgery residency position at the University
of Texas, Houston to pursue a career in surgery.
San Jose
Joe Momand, San Jose ‘08 was added to the team roster
for the Afghanistan National Basketball team.
Santa Barbara
Todd Sullivan, Santa Barbara ‘95 is a 2008 recipient of
the Association of Fraternity Advisors (AFA) Sue Kraft
Fussell Distinguished Service Award. Th e award recognizes
individuals who have exhibited high professional standards and
achievements in fraternity/sorority advising and outstanding
achievements through service to AFA; programming and/
or service that reaches beyond the recipient’s campus;
development and research activities; and/or service to the
college and fraternity/sorority communities. Sue Kraft Fussell
Distinguished Service Awards are presented to no more than
fi ve members of AFA each year.
Clint Cockrill ,Missouri ‘99, Jon Holland, Missouri ‘99, Chris McKinney, Missouri ‘01, Jeff Kreutz, Missouri ‘99, Pat Edwards, Missouri ‘02.
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Greek Life Professionals
Members of the Delta Upsilon staff joined more than
1,000 Greek Life professionals from across the U.S.
and Canada at the Association of Fraternity Advisors’
annual meeting in December. The conference is an
important part of the Fraternity’s ongoing outreach and
relationship-building efforts with our campus-based
partners.
Approximately 30 Greek Life professionals, several
of whom are former Delta Upsilon staff members,
attended an appreciation event in downtown Denver
hosted by Delta Upsilon Fraternity and Delta Upsilon
Educational Foundation.
Afterwards the Kansas City alumni event several attendees congratulated Aaron Siders, Kansas State ‘04 on his Key Leader award for his volunteer effort primarily with the Regional Leadership Seminars and Winter Educational Conference. Congratulating Aaron were Brett Gray, Kansas ‘03, Doug Ballou, Kansas ‘75, Bernard Franklin, Kansas State ‘75 and John Esau, Kansas ‘78.
Virginia
After 28 years in corporate banking, the last three as
the Mid-Atlantic Regional Commercial Executive for
HSBC Bank, USA, Th omas M. Neale, Virginia ‘74 joined
a Baltimore, Md. private equity fi rm last May, 2008. He
works for Patriot Capital, a $180 million private equity fi rm
providing junior capital to privately held, middle market
companies throughout the US. Neale says, “It’s good to work
in a small fi rm, free of bureaucracy, and helping family-held
companies transfer generational wealth.”
We need your news for the Quarterly!
Delta Upsilon International Headquarters 8705 Founders Rd
Indianapolis, Indiana 46268, U.S.A.
Email: [email protected] / web site: www.deltau.org
Kansas City Economic Forecast
Th e Kansas City Delta Upsilon Economic Forecast was
attended by 45 area alumni from seven chapters, primarily
Kansas, Missouri, and Kansas State. Th e speakers were
Stuart Berkley, CFA, Kansas ‘90, Francis Duff , Missouri
‘80, Fred Mitchell, CFA, Ripon ‘62, and Brian Perott,
CFA, Kansas ‘91. All shared their view of the economy and
markets followed by some questions and answers.
Tom Neale, Virginia ‘74 with his wife Barbara and their three daughters.
Dustin Roberts, Bradley ‘03; Phil McDaniel, Central Florida ‘03; Shad Harsh, Northern Colorado ‘95; Dominic Greene, Oregon ‘99; Jason Clark, Washington State ‘01; Todd Sullivan, Santa Barbara ‘95 at the Association of Fraternity Advisors Annual Meeting.
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Brother Dr. John T. Weisel, Oregon ‘48 is one of Delta
Upsilon’s highly regarded treasures. Several words describe
him. Giving, caring, generous, passionate, understanding,
level-headed, calm, steady, cheerful, and the list goes on.
One word, however, probably sums him up best of all– he is
genuine. If other organizations ever caught wind of just how
genuine he was, Delta Upsilon would have to fi ght for his
attention. But how fortunate that DU has been a primary
volunteer focus for him for many years. On February 21,
2009, the Fraternity fi nally got a chance to say “thank you”
to “Doc” Weisel.
Brother Weisel joined Delta Upsilon at the University
of Oregon where he graduated in 1948. Since then, he has
established himself as a leader, both in business and in DU.
Th is Idaho native was initiated into Delta Upsilon on April
14, 1946. In nearly 63 years of DU membership, he has
stayed true to his Oath, not only giving back what DU has
given to him, but maintaining the traits and expectations of
a DU man all along the way.
After graduating in 1948, he went on to further schooling,
en route to becoming an ophthalmologist. Dr. Weisel
practiced as ophthalmologist in Medford, Oregon, and
founded the Medical Eye Center, serving southern Oregon
and Northern California. Th e practice was primarily involved
in cataract-lens implant surgery where he joined forces with
Dr. John A. Retzlaff . Together they were part of a renowned
ophthalmology group that developed the Sanders-Retzlaff -
Kraff (SRK) formulas. SRK formulas are used to accurately
calculate intraocular lens power for cataract surgery. He
lectured on cataract surgery in numerous venues in the
United States, Southeast Asia, South Africa, and Australia
before his retirement.
John served Delta Upsilon on the Fraternity’s Board of
Directors for two terms from 1991 to 1994. In 1999, he
joined the Board of Trustees of the DU Foundation where
he has served ably ever since. Not only has the Foundation
grown during his leadership, but the positive attitude that
he continuously displays with regard to the Foundation or
Fraternity as a whole would inspire even the most dedicated
pessimist.
Th is award is much deserved by a tireless and faithful
brother, and it is proudly awarded by a humbled and grateful
brotherhood. Congratulations Doc. Job well done.
Dr. John T. Weisel Receives Delta Upsilon’s
Distinguished Alumni award
John Weisel and his wife Dee Ann joined by Delta Upsilon Educational Foundation Trustees Steve Rowley, Ohio ‘65, Marty Krasnitz, Chicago ‘57, Lewis Gregory, Kansas ‘75, Bruce Bailey, Denison ‘58, and James McQuaid, Chicago ‘60.
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Dr. Allan M. Lansing, Western Ontario ’53, was presented
with the Delta Upsilon Founders Medal during ceremonies
held marking the 60th Anniversary of the Louisville
Chapter. Dr. Lansing was presented the award for his
long-standing volunteer service to the Fraternity and the
Louisville Chapter. Th e presentation was made by Executive
Director Justin Kirk and DUEF Executive Director David
Schumacher. In his remarks, Brother Lansing spoke
eloquently of his affi liation with Delta Upsilon and the
infl uence the Fraternity has had on his career and personal
life. He even credits Delta Upsilon with introducing him to
Donna, his wife of more than 50 years.
Brother Lansing joined the Western Ontario Chapter on
November 25, 1950 and two years later was one of the very
fi rst undergraduates to receive a scholarship from the newly
established Delta Upsilon Educational Foundation. After
graduating from Western Ontario with a Doctor of Medicine
degree in 1953, he went on to complete his residency at
Victoria Hospital, as well as earn a doctorate in physiology.
He then headed to the United States to pursue his interest in
cardiovascular surgery, working at the University of Illinois
in Chicago before going to the renowned Houston Medical
Center and then on to Children’s Hospital in Boston, where
he taught and conducted research in pediatric surgery.
In 1961, he returned to Western Ontario to become an
assistant professor of surgery and physiology.
Eventually, Dr. Lansing moved to Louisville, Kentucky
where, over the next several decades his pioneering work
in heart transplants and myocardial revascularization
heart surgery helped to transform the fi eld and earned him
international recognition. Th e Donna and Allan Lansing
School of Nursing & Health Sciences at Bellarmine
University in Kentucky is named to honor Lansing and his
wife. In 2008, the University of Western Ontario conferred
an honorary doctorate of science on Brother Lansing, in
recognition of his pioneering work in cardiology.
As part of his continued support for the Louisville
Chapter, Brother Lansing has underwritten an endowed
scholarship so that the Louisville Chapter can send an extra
delegate at the DU Leadership Institute each summer. He
also hosts an annual pool party to help the chapter with
summer recruitment. Th e brothers of the Louisville chapter
thank Dr. Lansing for his support and congratulate him on
receiving the Delta Upsilon Founders Medal.
Allan Lansing Honored with
DU Founders Medal
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Delta Upsilon International Fraternity
Treasurer’s Annual Report
2007-2008
As your new
Fraternity treasurer, I
am pleased and honored
to submit my fi rst report
to you on the state of the
Fraternity’s fi nances.
I succeed (but cannot
replace) the dedicated
and untiring David
Herzer, Wisconsin ‘54,
who served as treasurer
for the past four years with skill, grace and patience.
Th e Fraternity’s fi scal year, concluded on June 30, 2008,
marked a turning point in many ways beyond David’s
retirement.
Our Executive Director moved into his fi rst full year at
the helm with a long list of strengthening initiatives, plans
for chapter and membership growth, and strategies to make
Delta Upsilon the most formidable in its nearly 175 years.
Th e economy, of course, abruptly ended its period of
unparalleled advance, and soon thereafter took the fi nancial
markets downward with it.
And more positively, Delta Upsilon saw heightened
interest expressed in new colonies, both by undergraduates
and by college administrators; enjoyed outstanding alumni
and undergrad attendance at our convention and conferences;
and achieved continued improvement in the level and scope
of support provided by our headquarters staff to chapters
and their alumni boards across North America.
Th ese are the important measures by which we can gauge
our strength best.
Much less signifi cantly, but essential to our practical ability
to adapt to these changes, Delta Upsilon’s fi nancial condition
bears some discussion.
Th e Fraternity ended the year with net assets of
$2,358,670, down $257,169 from the prior year, primarily
due to the devaluation of our investments in the early days of
the market downturn.
Revenue, excluding investment performance, was
$1,485,180, or almost 97 percent of budget. Operating
expenses totaled almost $1,696,563, only $8,853 over
budget. Th e result was a $210,383 excess of expenses over
revenue, up from $127,622 in the prior year.
Our investment performance produced a loss of $46,786
for 2007-2008, after earning over $326,331 a year earlier.
Fortunately, over 70 percent of this investment loss can
be reversed with future gains to be had in the portfolio
with market recoveries. Your Investment Committee is
working diligently to ensure that our investments, all under
professional outside managers’ guidance, do just that without
undue risk.
Th e Permanent Trust Fund, established by the Board
to support the operations of Delta Upsilon, represents the
Fraternity’s endowed assets. During the year, $108,649
was transferred from this fund to the General Fund for
that purpose. Th is transfer amount, combined with net
investment income of ($17,242), reduced the fund balance
to $1,426,231 at June 30, 2008.
Th e Loss Prevention Fund, which serves to manage
the Fraternity’s liability insurance and loss expenses, saw a
$102,098 excess of expenses over revenues for the year, as
well as investment losses of ($131,692), which together
reduced its net assets to $765,785 at year end.
While reporting net losses and reduced net fund balances
may suggest undesirable performance, as I mentioned earlier
they are only a few of the many measures that indicate the
strength and direction of your Fraternity.
I along with the rest of the Board am eager to share
with you the plentiful signs of vigorous growth, disciplined
stewardship of the DU legacy and of your resources and
trust that maintain it, and the abundant ways the Fraternity
is headed in a truly bright and prosperous direction.
Bradford S. Grabow, DePauw ‘85
Treasurer
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110,807
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2,248,872
43,996
2,714,842
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166,240
1,552,122
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498,764
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(132,899)
29,550
1,852,236
558,725
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62,181
257,647
735,160
1,653,527
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Delta Upsilon International Fraternity, Inc.
Condensed Statement of Financial Condition - June 30th
Delta Upsilon International Fraternity, Inc.
Condensed Statements of Financial Condition – for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30,
Assets
Cash and Cash Equivalents
Accounts Receivable & Accrued Income
Inventories & Prepaid Expenses
Investments in Marketable Securities, at market value
Property & Equipment, net of depreciation
Total Assets
Liabilities and Net Assets
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses
Checks Issued in Excess of Deposits
Note Payable – Bank
Deferred Revenue
Accrued Loss Prevention Claims
Total Liabilities
Net Assets
General Fraternity Operating Fund
Permanent Trust Fund
Loss Prevention Fund
Total Net Assets
Total Liabilities & Net Assets
Condensed Statements of Financial Activities – for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30,
Revenue
Membership Fees
Loss Prevention Fees
Conference Fees & Chapter Fees
Grant - Delta Upsilon Educational Foundation
Investment & Interest Income
Net Realized Gain/(Loss) on Sales of Investments
Net Unrealized Gain/(Loss) on Investments
Other Revenue
Total Revenue
Expenses
Chapter Services
Alumni Services
Publications & Communication
Educational & Leadership Conferences
Management and General Operations
Total Expenses
Change in Net Assets
2008
252,733
183,843
52,700
2,090,714
37,584
2,617,574
42,977
28,110
8,430
57,131
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765,785
2,358,670
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(240,836)
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Tell us about your career? How did you get into this career?
After a 28-year career in the U.S. Navy as a Naval aviator,
which included 10 extended deployments, command of
an aircraft carrier based aviation squadron, command of a
Fleet Flagship, and culminated with command of one of
the Navy’s 10 nuclear powered aircraft carriers, my wife
and I decided to set our roots in Virginia. My romance with
fl ying began as the son of a World War II pilot. It began
in NROTC at the University of Wisconsin where I studied
engineering and earned my private pilot’s license. Upon
graduation and commissioning in the Navy, I began my
military journey in graduate school, earning a master’s in
aeronautical engineering. Little did I know then that I would
be so captured by fl ying high-performance tactical aircraft
off carriers that I would end up making a career of the Navy.
I followed my heart with my wife through an adventure of
ever increasing responsibility while traveling all over the
world. What followed was the opportunity to lead a trade
association whose mission was representing companies
primarily engaged in the repair of U.S. Navy surface ships –
a perfect fi t for the next career.
Describe your global leadership skills.
Beginning with Naval ROTC and various challenging and
rewarding positions in my DU chapter (including president),
my entire career has been engaged in developing and
refi ning my leadership style with ever increasing positions
of responsibility. I am a strong believer in empowering
people to enable them to grow. I also believe in continuous
improvement that is data driven – the statement “If it ain’t
broke, don’t fi x it” has never had a place in my organizations.
As a Certifi ed Quality Manager, I believe that the best
suggestions for improvement come from the people closest
to the work process. I am a practitioner of “Management By
Walking Around (MBWA)” which is a powerful leadership
technique and keeps a leader in touch with those they are
privileged to lead. It is important to “walk the walk” when
you are in a position of authority – a very powerful trait.
Also, integrity and moral courage are tenants which have
followed me from my military career and served well.
What do you see is your greatest challenge as a leader?
Personal integrity. My experience in my career has taught
Leadership Profile
Malcolm P. Branch,
Wisconsin ‘69
Delta Upsilon Fraternity
alumni Director
The skills developed
in DU are validated
in the real world.
The four founding
principles apply in
everything you will
do in the future.Mal Branch, Wisconsin ‘69 is president and CEO of Virginia Ship Repair Association (a trade association representing 193 companies in Virginia and the Mid Atlantic Region engaged in or supporting major surface ship repair, primarily U. S. Navy vessels)
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me not to assume all with whom you deal have personal
integrity. As a leader, it is important to maintain integrity
and do the right thing.
Tell us about a key moment where you observed successful
leadership?
Having spent my fi rst career in the military, I have had
countless moments. One of the most amazing is the daily
“ballet” that is orchestrated to safely launch and recover
aircraft on the four-acre fl ight deck. Eight hundred sailors
direct the movement of up to 30 jet and propeller aircraft
in a specifi c sequence to four steam-powered catapults
for launch. Every 30-45 seconds, an aircraft goes down
the catapult, accelerating from a dead stop to 150 miles
per hour. Immediately following, the deck is instantly
transformed into a landing fi eld, were every 45-50 seconds,
a plane lands. Its tailhook “grabs” one of the four arresting
wires, decelerating it from 140 miles per hour to zero in
about 800 feet. Under sailor direction, the plane must
quickly leave the landing area so the next plane can land.
Th is is all done precisely with several layers of leadership.
Th e fl ight deck is so loud that everything must be done
with hand signals. Th e carrier’s fl ight deck is considered by
many to be the most dangerous place in the world. Yet the
leadership and skill of aviation professionals allow them
to accomplish thousands of takeoff s and landings without
serious injury or damage to aircraft – truly remarkable.
What parallels do you fi nd between being a leader in your
career and being a fraternal leader?
Many opportunities to develop leadership skills were
found in my DU experience. Th e challenges of leading a
chapter of men of character in DU was a perfect “training
ground” for future careers.
What is your perspective on eff ective leadership within a
fraternity chapter?
DU is grounded in four principles which provide the
best guidance for being an eff ective leader in the fraternity
chapter. It is important to understand, also, that often
decisions leaders make will not make everyone happy. True
leaders do the right thing every time in spite of popularity.
In what other areas do you volunteer your time? Community
organizations? Professional associations?
I am active in many civic volunteer organizations, some
that are business related. I have had the privilege for
the past several years to serve as a member of the Delta
Upsilon International Fraternity Board of Directors. It
has been a stimulating and rewarding experience as we
have begun a transformation of our fraternity in Building
Better Men. I serve locally on the boards of the Norfolk
Tourism Research Foundation, the Red Cross, Greater
Norfolk Corporation, the Azalea Festival (Norfolk’s
salute to NATO), the Virginia Maritime Association, and
Rotary. Professionally, I am a member of American Society
for Quality, American Society of Association Executives,
American Society of Naval Engineers, Association of
Naval Aviation, and others.
What advice would you off er to a DU brother who is about
to graduate and apply his leadership skills in the real world?
Th e skills developed in DU are validated in the real
world. Th e Four Founding Principles apply in everything
you will do in the future. Leverage your DU connections,
both at the chapter level and the national level. Th ere is a
bond and affi nity between DU brothers. While the current
economic situation will provide a challenge, graduating
DUs have the advantage of our brotherhood. Make that
advantage work for you.
Many opportunities
to develop leadership
skills were found in
my DU experience. The
challenges of leading
a chapter of men of
character in DU was
a perfect “training
ground” for future
careers.
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Wednesday, July 22, 2009
Reception at NY State Capitol
Group Celebration Dinners
Evening Entertainment
Th ursday, July 23, 2009
Trip to Cooperstown (optional)
Capitol & Governor’s Mansion
UGAB/Province Gov. Meetings
Province Meetings
Opening Banquet
Friday, July 24, 2009
Trip to Williams College
2009 Group Photo at Williams
Educational Tracks
General Educational Sessions
Recognition Dinners (off site)
Undergraduate Convention
Saturday, July 25, 2009
Assembly of Trustees
Luncheon
Educational Tracks
Province Governor Training
Grand Reception
Grand Banquet
175th Dessert Reception
Schedule of Events:
Register Online at www.du175.org
Th e schedule is tentative and subject to change
Support Delta Upsilon You can also support DU and promote your business by placing an ad in the program book for the Fraternity’s 175th
Anniversary Celebration and Leadership Institute, July 23-26, 2009, in Albany, New York. A full-page ad costs only $100; a
half-page is just $50. If your business would like to show its support of Delta Upsilon’s 175th anniversary AND reach more
than 500 undergraduate and alumni contact Eric Chamberlain at [email protected] or 317-875-8900.
Th e ultimate founding celebration honoring 175 years of brotherhood will
offi cially kick off with on-site registration for all attendees on Th ursday, July 23,
2009. DU’s 175th Anniversary celebration and 2009 Leadership Institute will
include a trip to Williams College, the site where the Fraternity was founded.
Brothers will also experience legislative sessions, educational workshops, conference
activities. Th e presentation of both chapter and individual awards will complement
all that the city of Albany, New York has to off er.
The Ultimate Founding Celebration
Delta Upsilon 175th Anniversary Celebration and
2009 Leadership Institute
Register at
www.du175.org
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175th Anniversary Celebration Honorary ChairmanLou Holtz, Kent State ‘58., Peter Ueberroth, San Jose ‘59, Tommy Franks, Texas ‘67
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“Nothing is more important to America today than building young people to serve her tomorrow.”
Tommy Franks, Texas ‘67
Alberta
Ken Bryan Rayment ‘56
Arlington
John Elwyn Miller ‘80
Brett Robert Ravkind ‘84
Auburn
Otto Peter Herman
Klaus Cerny ‘69
Bowdoin
Merton Everett Ober ‘45
Bowling Green
William James Brown ‘53
Brown
Bradford C. White ‘52
Bucknell
John A. Hunter ‘57
California
Paul R. Oliver ‘35
Alvin S. White ‘41
Carnegie
Charles Jackson Brooks ‘55
Chicago
Robert R. Bidwell ‘50
Colgate
Richard Frank Kreter ‘46
Columbia
Charles LaMonte Brieant ‘44
Robert F. Southard ‘66
Cornell
William W. Dickhart ‘43
Dartmouth
Roger P. Lochhead ‘46
DePauw
William R. Lewellen ‘53
Harvard
Ralph von Briesen ‘35
Illinois
L. Dean McKinley ‘40
Philip Allen Meagher ‘65
Indiana
Ronald Wayne Adams ‘55
Iowa
John A. Bonnell ‘51
Robert James Chabal ‘78
J. Edward Lundy ‘36
Robert Edward Valett ‘50
Iowa State
William J. Fuller ‘48
Harlan Briggs Heitzman ‘41
Johns Hopkins
Lorne R. Guild ‘32
Kansas
Jerald Keith Bales ‘47
Richard Stephen Davis ‘33
Donald Royce Mather ‘51
Kent State
Richard J. Humphries ‘44
David H. Makinson ‘51
John Bartshe Simpson ‘36
Lafayette
Donald E. Davey ‘37
Edward Lee Jacoubs ‘36
Lehigh
G. Flint Sawtelle ‘40
Marietta
Kenneth Irwin Jennings ‘57
Roland C. Reynolds ‘51
LeRoy B. Snediker ‘50
Maryland
Francis Vansant Milner ‘74
McGill
Arthur A. Bruneau ‘44
Miami
Ted E. Aldrich ‘43
Durbin C. Oldham ‘66
Scott S. Turner ‘38
Michigan
Fred E. Aengst ‘57
Michigan State
David R. Long ‘59
Middlebury
Harold H. Hollister ‘44
William T. Kane ‘54
Robert M. Parker ‘49
Minnesota
Lloyd V. Anderson ‘37
Missouri
Joseph B. Bonney ‘48
Jack C. Brown ‘54
Nebraska
Charles F. Ashby ‘39
Dale R. Lewis ‘57
James L. Pettis ‘49
Northern Illinois
Lawrence J. Gjeldum ‘80
Northwestern
Arthur L. Ebert ‘52
Walter Th omas Miiller ‘47
Robert L. Trotter ‘67
Ohio State
Earl James Langhurst ‘41
Charles T. Martin ‘36
Robert Duncan Sipprell ‘37
Oklahoma
Edsel Lee Curnutt ‘33
Th omas Wyatt Miller ‘46
Oregon
Allen V. Cellars ‘47
Archie H. Cook ‘52
William J. Leahy ‘43
Oregon State
Raymond H. Dahl ‘50
Th omas Q. Tannock ‘56
Pennsylvania
Frank E. McKee ‘52
Pennsylvania State
Neil Nelson Diehl ‘52
Purdue
John F. Kroh ‘55
John B. Tabb ‘45
Rutgers
Robert Field Palmer ‘40
Stanford
Peter Valentine August ‘47
Swarthmore
Herbert Halsey Frost ‘49
Richard Joseph Mikovsky ‘46
Harry A. Roeder ‘56
Syracuse
Foster Hitchhock Barrows ‘45
Kenneth W. Lent ‘54
Roger W. Mabie ‘40
Technology
John William McDonald ‘52
Lester M. Slocum ‘51
Tufts
Charles Fairbanks Dean ‘53
Union
Christopher Mark Fahy ‘40
Walter A. Th urber ‘33
Washington
James Glen Morford ‘51
Richard E. Richards ‘42
Washington State
Don R. Fechtner ‘35
Western Reserve
Joseph Figlar ‘53
Wichita
Samuel E. Goldstein ‘70
Robert E. Reedy ‘34
Wisconsin
Geoff rey Lee Anderson ‘72
Paul D. Johnson ‘50
Th is list refl ects notices
received at Delta Upsilon
Headquarters between
January 16 and April 1, 2009.
Please notify the Fraternity
of deceased brothers or any
errors.
Delta Upsilon
International Headquarters
8705 Founders Road
Indianapolis, Indiana 46268
Phone 317-875-8900
FAX 317-876-1629
www.deltua.org
Memorial gifts may be
directed to the Delta Upsilon
Educational Foundation at
the same address or online at
www.duef.org.
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Indianapolis IN 46268
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Change of Address?Mail form to Delta Upsilon International Headquarters or email information to: [email protected].
Parents: Your son’s magazine is sent to his home address while he is in college. We encourage you to review it. If he is not in college and is not living at home, please send his new permanent address to: [email protected].
IN THIS CHALLENGING ECONOMY, WOULD YOU OR YOUR COMPANY BE INTERESTED IN HIRING A DU?
Th ank you for reminding us how impor-
tant it is to consider our fellow alumni for open positions. In the past I have had
to use word of mouth to get the informa-tion to others. Th is past year I hired a DU
alumnus from Oklahoma. When I have openings in the future I will keep
DU’s online listing system in mind.– Peter Hanson, Bradley ‘95
www.deltau.orgClick on Job Board
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