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THE PHI GAMMA DELTA
Vol. 138 No. 2 | Spring 2017
The Most Generous Thing
With fraternal support, two Idaho brothers defy the odds
THE PHI GAMMA DELTA
SPRING 2017 - VOLUME 138, NO. 2
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CONTENTS
Cover Story
40 The Most Generous Thing:
With fraternal support, two Idaho
brothers defy the odds
55 2016 Honor Roll of Donors
Features
6 Courageous Leader Daud Baz
29 Spring Colonization Results
30 Fall 2017 Expansion Plans
31 Chartering at Grand Valley State
32 Chartering at Montevallo
33 Chartering at Northern Arizona
34 Chartering at West Chester
35 Indiana's New Chapter House
36 Fiji Academy Wrap-Up
38 2016 Distinguished Fijis
51 Phi Gam Election Results
Departments
4 President’s Message
Above 5 Gamma Gram
Immortal Phi Gams at the 2017 Fiji Acad-
emy Pig Dinner on Saturday, January 7. 8 On Campus
44 Graduate Almanac
On the Cover
Patrick (Idaho 2017) (left) & George
52 Spotlight
Ngalamulume (Idaho 2020) (right) pic- 76 Ad Astra
tured in Idaho's chapter house.
Photo credit: Joe Pallen - University of 79 Fraternally Speaking
Idaho Photographic Services
Connect with Phi Gamma Delta
THE PHI GAMMA DELTA 3
PRESIDENT'S
MESSAGE
T he Archons and the Directors from
the staff assembled at the Interna-
tional Headquarters on November 11-12,
a legacy, and the fear of missing out.
Frequently noted as opportunities were
better engagement within their chapter,
to firmly and
faithfully live
our values Archon President
2016 for our biannual retreat. The objec- connections to other chapters, and col- when tested, Brian Douglas
tives of this retreat were to align around laboration with non-Greeks. A lack of such that our (Tennessee Tech 1998)
our mission and purpose, to develop housing is also arising more and more association of
insights around student needs, to assess as a concern as we colonize colleges men remains relevant in campus life.
the condition of the Fraternity and our without the option of a chapter house.
peers, and to evaluate the higher educa- At our meeting on January 27-28, 2017,
tion environment. Such assessment is an Enrollment in Four-Year Public and Pri- the Archons adopted a compelling vi-
essential piece of strategy development vate Non-Profit universities increased sion of who we will be and what we
and serves to guide our priorities. by 27% from 2006 compared to 29% will accomplish: “To be an active, vital
growth in Fiji chapter size. Among force of men who courageously live our
For a business with a footprint similar fraternities, we are 12th in number of values and make a positive impact on
to that of our Fraternity, strategy devel- chapters and colonies and 9th in num- college and community.”
opment is a process that can take six to ber of undergraduate members, having
nine months and cost a million dollars added or re-chartered more than 60 The Archons then considered the fun-
or more. This would not be an endeavor chapters since 2007. Our efforts toward damental reason for why we exist and
for a single weekend, but would require preserving existing chapters have re- what we do for the world. The aims of
the talents of the Archons and staff over sulted in an attrition rate that is less than our association have remained constant
many weeks. Our work to develop a most of our peers and 90% of our Purple from its earliest days: lifelong, loving
common understanding of where we Legionnaire and Section Chief positions friendships; the pursuit of knowledge;
are, where we want to be, and figuring are occupied. The number of cities with and high honor won by noble achieve-
out how we are going to get there began graduate chapters has grown to 67 from ments. However, we recognize that
in earnest just a month after the 168th 18 in 2007. Our SWOT analysis identi- our purpose in the world has evolved.
Ekklesia. Rather than thinking only fied our legacy technology and the role At the January meeting, the Archons
about what should be accomplished in of fraternity in modern campus culture also defined our mission, which is our
this biennium, our lodestar is a farther among the areas for focus. best expression of the objectives of the
vision of where Phi Gamma Delta needs founders and our values: “Phi Gamma
to be. There are some key issues shaping col- Delta unites men in enduring friend-
lege communities today: funding and ships, stimulates the pursuit of knowl-
Archon Councilors Kit Russell (Wil- affordability; discrimination regula- edge, and builds courageous leaders
liam Jewell 2017) and Conner Gregory tions; data privacy; alcohol and drugs; who serve the world with the best that
(Vanderbilt 2018) led our effort to student safety; and campus activism. is in them.”
develop student insights. In addition Evidence of the continuous debate
to online research, they interviewed a around the peculiar role of fraternities Campus communities have a deep inter-
number of brothers from their chapters in college communities can be found in est in the efforts we make to increase the
to understand the aspirations of college the pages of The Phi Gamma Delta from value of fraternity life to the college and
students and the expectations versus 120 years ago, when some states banned to the individual student. By realizing
reality of fraternity membership. It is fraternities from state institutions. Even on our purpose of “Building Coura-
apparent that undergraduates enter- then, our brothers knew that it is not geous Leaders”, we will immensely help
ing college today see importance in enough that we simply exist on a cam- the men of our fraternity and the col-
community service and aspire to make pus. Fraternity men must be proactive leges in which they study.
an impact on the world. Students are and have an impact in the leadership of Fraternally,
still choosing fraternity for lasting student communities. Fraternities can
friendships, social aspects, and to have be essential to the heritage and positive
a place to call home while at college. culture of the colleges where they reside. Perge!
Other reasons are housing, leaving We aspire that our members be able
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GAMMA GRAM
NEWS, EVENTS, FEEDBACK
New Mission Statement & Vision Headquarters
Mission Statement Staff Updates
Phi Gamma Delta unites men in enduring friendships, stimulates the pursuit
of knowledge, and builds courageous leaders who serve the world with the best As of January 1, Rob Caudill (Akron
that is in them. 2004) and Todd Rotgers (Minnesota
2011) were given new titles as well
Vision as some new responsibilities in staff
To be an active, vital force of men who courageously live our values and make a supervision.
positive impact on college and community. Rob's new title
is Senior Direc-
tor of Graduate
2017 Archives Weekend Development &
Operations. This
Many thanks to the volunteers who attended the 2017 Archives Weekend, from ne w p o s it i on
March 13-19: Corey Pillow (Central Arkansas 2019), Hayden Murry (Central includes several
Arkansas 2019), Noah Stockard (Alabama Birmingham 2019), Logan McLen- new functions
don (Alabama Birmingham 2020), John Makosky (Alabama Birmingham in addition to
2019), Gabriel Bowerson (Kettering B 2019), Lynn Schroeder (Iowa State 1976) graduate devel-
and his wife Mary Schroeder, Jules Roberts (Oklahoma State 1978), Paul Lawson opment, including communications,
(Indiana State 2013), Jon Bott (Indiana State 2014), Joe Weist (Rose-Hulman operations (HR and facilities) and
1987), Curator of Archives Towner Blackstock (Davidson 1994), Eric Drum- Academy/Ekklesia. Previously, Rob
heller (Nebraska 1998), Ben Harper (Kentucky 1969), Dana Hesse (Virginia served as Director of Graduate Devel-
Tech 1986) and Ron Hill (Virginia Tech 1975). opment from 2013-2016, as Director of
Education from 2006-2012 and as Field
Volunteers digitized over 11,000 photographs and documents, organized the new Secretary from 2004-2006.
document storage room, moved the photo archives and processed scrapbooks
and other artifacts from several chapters. Todd's new title
is Senior Direc-
tor of Under-
graduate Servic-
es. In this new
position, Todd
will oversee edu-
cation, chapter
services, chap-
ter development
and growth. Todd first joined the staff
in 2013, when he assumed the role of
Director of Education. Prior to joining
the staff, Todd received a master's in
college student personnel from Western
Illinois University. While at WIU, Todd
was a graduate assistant in the Office of
5 The highlight of the week was the removal of the Iowa State charter from a Student Activities and the house direc-
wax-enclosed tube found stored in a bank since December 19, 1922. The charter tor for the Delta Upsilon Fraternity. t
was in perfect condition.
THE PHI GAMMA DELTA 5
LITTLE DROPS OF WATER
COURAGEOUS LEADER DAUD BAZ
B y now, most brothers have heard about the
Fraternity’s initiative Building Courageous
Leaders. For Phi Gamma Delta, there are three
stan, first came to the United States in 2010 to
attend high school. In 2013, he began his college
career at Ohio Wesleyan University. There had not
basic elements of courageous leadership: under- been many leadership opportunities in Afghani-
standing and committing to the Fraternity’s values, stan, so Daud took every chance to improve his
recognizing the testing points when the values are leadership skills at OWU. In his chapter, he served
challenged, and applying the values at the testing as Philanthropy Chairman and Corresponding
point and confronting the issue. Secretary. From 2015-2016, he served as treasurer
and president of Horizons International, an inter-
Throughout our lives, we all face many testing national student organization at OWU. Currently,
points. Some are easily overcome, while others are Daud serves on the Senior Class Council and on the
difficult and have a profound impact on our lives. Student Conduct Board. He also serves as treasurer
What would you do if you were threatened and of the Wesleyan Council of Student Affairs and
called a traitor to your homeland? If you were un- as Membership Director of the President’s Club.
able even to go home to see your family? During the fall 2016 semester, he was elected the
Class of 2017 trustee on OWU’s Board of Trustees.
These are just a few of the testing points that Daud He sees this position as an opportunity to voice the
Baz (Ohio Wesleyan 2017) has faced throughout students’ concerns and fight for changes that the
his college career. students want to see.
Daud, who is from Nangarhar Province, Afghani- Beyond the campus, Daud has used internships
to improve his leadership skills and his ability to
bring change. In the summer of 2014, he traveled
back home to Afghanistan for the first time since
he came to America in 2010. There he started an
internship with the nonprofit organization Welfare
Association for the Development of Afghanistan
(WADAN). In Afghan villages, girls are not al-
lowed to go to school, and women do not have the
same rights as men. To help these women and girls,
Daud co-directed a project that brought the village
elders to the provincial capital to educate them
about women’s rights as well as the importance of
educating girls.
To educate the village elders, Daud’s project inte-
grated religion into the workshops about women’s
rights. Daud selected verses from the Quran and
used the Prophet’s message of equality and the
importance of education to show the elders that
the education of women and girls is not in conflict
with their religion. However, during the workshops,
Daud in New York City.
Daud began to face resistance from the elders. Be-
6 THE PHI GAMMA DELTA|SPRING 2017 www.phigam.org
Daud with Hamdullah Mohib, the Afghan Ambassador to the United States.
cause the participants knew he studied in America, and siblings, and do something for my country,
they told him that he was “westernized” and called but unfortunately, I can’t go back.”
him an “American spy.” They believed he was try-
ing to teach them things that were against their Although Daud is unable to go back to Afghanistan,
religion. he is still doing what he can to make a difference.
In order to improve relations between the United
Despite the challenges he faced, Daud decided to States and Afghanistan, he worked as an accounting
try to finish the project. However, his father cut his and finance intern for the Embassy of Afghanistan
stay short when a threatening letter was thrown in Washington, DC, from June to August 2016. In
into their house. After he was back in America, this position, he helped track payroll and expenses,
a second letter with the same threat was thrown created finance schedules, prepared end-of-quarter
into his family’s house. Both letters were from the reports and translat-
Taliban -- the reason Daud’s family will not let him ed contracts. He also "One quote that I live by is
come home during breaks. planned the Indepen- ‘Little drops of water make the
dence Day program for ocean big’, and I want to be
The Translated Letter from the Taliban: Afghans in the greater
“The Islamic Emirates of Mujahedeen conveys D.C. area.
one of those little drops.”
greetings. A boy named Daud Baz, who has been
studying in the United States has returned for Daud will graduate from OWU in May with a
some time. He lives in Kabul and is known to BA in accounting. Since it is too dangerous to
be spying for the USA. The Emirates orders all go home after his graduation, he plans to work
the Emirates Mujahedeen to find the boy and in the American accounting industry for a few
punish him for treason and please report to us years before going back to Afghanistan. He said,
(the Emirates) after he has been punished for “Afghanistan is my home, and I want to make a
treason. Signed, the Taliban.” difference. I know that I am unable to change the
entire country overnight, but I do know I can make
Daud says, “This letter revolves over my head like a positive impact. One quote that I live by is ‘Little
a curse and restricts me to just America. I want to drops of water make the ocean big’, and I want to
go back over breaks, visit family, see my parents be one of those little drops.” t
THE PHI GAMMA DELTA 7
ON CAMPUS
Please keep in mind that news contin-
ues to come in, even when an issue has
gone to press. While it may seem dated
to include events from the previous
semester or school year, the goal is to
HAPPENINGS give credit to all our brothers, chapters
and colonies.
ITALICS indicates Colony
Akron Appalachian State
On October 28, 2016, Alpha Omicron hosted "The Puppy Beta Nu initiated 20 brothers during the spring semester.
Party" to raise awareness for animal adoption and raise Matthew Burns (2017) and Carson Herron (2020) were
money for One of a Kind Pet Rescue, a local animal shelter. elected to the IFC.
From 2:00-6:00 pm, students were able to purchase a $5 tick-
et to play with puppies that the shelter brought on campus. Arizona State
Alabama Birmingham
The Delta Colony volunteered at The Red Barn, a nonprofit
therapeutic equine organization in Birmingham.
Alberta
Epsilon Alpha gathered for their annual graduate/under-
graduate hockey game in February.
Allegheny
The Pi Chapter won Allegheny's Greek Week for the fourth
consecutive year by competing in an Instagram challenge,
dodgeball tournament, Greek God pageant, Greek Sing and
many more.
6 In November, Mathew Nardozzi (2019) was named the
5 During the Southeastern Interfraternity Conference
NCAC athlete of the week for his outstanding performance
Leadership Academy, Christian Loria (2018) (center)
on Allegheny's swim team. In February, he broke the school's
received the Dan Lowery Man-Mile Award on behalf of
records for the 400 yard individual medley, the 1,000 yard
ASU's IFC.
freestyle and the 1,650 yard freestyle.
Arkansas
Matt Hansen (2018) was named Vice President of Alumni
Relations for Arkansas' 2017 Student Alumni Board Execu-
tive Team.
Auburn
Alpha Upsilon received the Martin Award, which recognizes
the best chapter on campus.
Austin Peay
From February 27 - March 2, Alpha Psi hosted the philan-
thropy event Waffles for Warriors, selling waffles for $3 to
raise money for the USO.
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Ball State Boise State
In January, the Beta Sigma Chapter traveled to Lexing- 4 Josh S chol er
ton to initiate the Alpha Omicron pledge class at IHQ. (2017) (right) was
named to Idaho Gov-
Baylor ernor Butch Otter's
Kappa held its annual haunted house, Fiji Fright Night, (left) task force to
on October 29, 2016. During the event, the Chapter help shape higher
sold shirts to raise money for the USO. education policy in
The Chapter also participated in the All University Idaho.
Sing, the largest off-Broadway production in the U.S. C onnor Johnson
During the event, student organizations performed (2020) won the Ma-
Broadway-style productions in competition with one haf fe y Memor i a l
another. This year, the Chapter won the competition Collegiate Forensic
under Sing Chair Jake Moore's (2018) leadership. Jake Debate Tournament
also won Sing Chair of the year. in November 2016.
Bowling Green
5 On Martin Luther King Day of Service, Beta Gamma brothers volunteered throughout the local community by clean-
ing up garbage, replacing smoke detectors and much more.
The Chapter initiated 20 of the 29-man fall pledge class, bringing the total membership to 65 brothers.
Bradley
Beta Pi hosted a chapter retreat in January. The event included graduate brothers, like former Archon President Mike
Lucas (1983). 4
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ON CAMPUS
California Berkeley California Irvine
On November 12, 2016, Delta Xi hosted the Nick Leslie Fall 2016 pledges: 27
Benefit Concert. The concert was held in memory of Nick
Leslie (2018), who died in the July 14, 2016 terrorist attack Chapman
in Nice, France, and to raise money for the Victory of the On November 5, 2016, over 135 brothers from six chapters
People Scholarship. The scholarship was founded by Nick's attended Omega Chi's Pig Dinner.
parents to honor their son and to support students who are The Chapter partnered with Pi Beta Phi Sorority to perform
enrolled in UC Berkeley's study abroad programs. a Michael Jackson themed routine in Airbands, a dance and
For more information or to support the Victory of the People lip sync competition. Airbands is Gamma Phi Beta's annual
Scholarship, please visit: www.gofundme.com/victory-of- philanthropy, which raises money for Girls on the Run, a
the-people-scholarship-2uvex64c. nonprofit that teaches girls life skills
California State Long Beach Jon Ryder (2018) and Ramteen Raffi (2018) were elected
IFC President and Treasurer, respectively.
The Lambda Beta Chapter participated in Delta Gamma
Sorority's philanthropy event Cowboy Up, an American Jenner Chapman (2018) launched WAV on the iOS App-
cowboy-themed dance that raised money for Service for Store. WAV is a social media app for sharing music. Jenner
Sight. was also recognized for his work in the tech industry during
Forbes' "30 Under 30" event this past year.
Case Western Reserve
5 Several Xi Deuteron brothers attended membership development and recruitment workshops with Director of Growth
Colin Treanor and Field Secretary Jack O'Neill during the fall 2016 semester. The training was a huge success, allowing
the Chapter to recruit 16 pledges during their fall recruitment.
On November 19, 2016, Xi Deuteron hosted their fall philanthropy event, Fry Gamma Delta. During the event, brothers
sold a variety of fried foods (like fried oreos, ice cream and bananas), and the proceeds went to the USO.
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Charleston Columbia
On September 25, 2016, Lambda Chi conducted a neigh-
borhood sweep.
Clemson
6 During the week of Valentine's Day, brothers partnered
with the women of Alpha Chi Omega for Healthy Relation-
ship Week. The week consisted of tabling and sponsoring
events, including Promo Night and Pie an Alpha Chi.
5 This year, the Omega Chapter was asked to contribute
to the Charity Gala, a premier, white-tie charity event that
has been hosted in New York City for the past 62 years.
The Chapter participated in the opening ceremonial dance
and donated $2,000 to the Charity Gala, which benefits
the Jewish Museum in Vienna. Pictured (L-R): Sid Singh
(2018), Cullen Barrett (2018), Dom Benitez (2020) and
Sam Ravani (2018).
Spring 2017 Pledges: 13
Connecticut
Sigma Kappa competed in UConn's homecoming lip sync
competition. The Chapter, partnered with the women of Pi
Beta Phi and the men of Beta Theta Pi, were top ranked in
the Greek life category.
Six brothers were invited to Order of Omega's 4.0 Ice Cream Cornell
Social, which recognizes outstanding academic work. Ian Chu (2019), Spencer Weiss (2019) and Christopher
Zach Wyman (2019) was elected to the Order of Omega Galantino (2019) were selected to serve on the IFC Devel-
Executive Board, and Tim Baxley (2018) was elected Risk opment Committee. The brothers are three of 17 committee
Management Chair of the IFC. members, which is more than any other chapter on campus.
Coastal Carolina DePaul
Mu Beta hosted their first Phi Gam Push and raised over Lambda Pi initiated 16 brothers on November 5, 2016.
$400 for the USO.
Drake
Colorado State Last year, Delta Iota completed extensive renovations to
This semester, Phi Kappa welcomed 18 pledges, increasing transform their chapter house into an updated home. The
their membership to 50. undergraduate brothers are very grateful for an extensive
network of involved graduate brothers who made the project
Embry-Riddle possible. 4
The Executive Council of Order of Omega selected Trevor
Perkins (2017) for a $500 scholarship.
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Florida Florida International
During the fall 2016 semester, Sigma
Phi raised over $3,500 by hosting
their annual haunted house event.
Additionally, the Chapter invited
all brothers and family members
to a holiday dinner on campus in
December.
Josh Beckles (2020) was crowned Tri
Sigma Sorority's Captain of the Seas
at a pageant that benefits the March
of Dimes Foundation.
Georgia
After the holidays, Kappa Deuteron
hosted a clothing drive and donated
five industrial sized trash bags full
of clothes to Project Safe's Thrift
Store. Project Safe is an organization
that supports victims of domestic
violence, and their clients are able
to shop at their thrift store for free.
5 Upsilon Phi assisted Habitat for Humanity twice during the fall 2016 semester The Thrift Store is also open to the
by helping with the construction of affordable housing for families in need. public, with all proceeds going to
Florida State Project Safe.
The Chapter also teamed up with
Gamma Tau at Georgia Tech to run
the UGA and GT game ball from
Atlanta to Athens for their annual
Run for the Kids philanthropy event,
which raised money for Children's
Healthcare of Atlanta.
Corresponding Secretary John Boyn-
ton (2018) and Chapter President
David Diaz (2017) competed in the
IFC golf tournament benefiting UGA
Miracle. The Chapter also sponsored
a hole for this event.
5 Phi Sigma welcomed 32 men to their fall pledge class, and 26 of these men
were initiated in November.
On November 15, 2016, Jack Grenuk (2017) was awarded IFC President of the
Year at the IFC Banquet.
Norman Tabora (2020) was elected to FSU's SGA Senate. He joins Nick Gonzalez
(2017), who is also a Senator.
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Georgia Tech
5 Gamma Tau teamed up with Kappa Deuteron at Georgia to run the GT and UGA game ball from Atlanta to Athens for
their annual Run for the Kids philanthropy event. The Chapter raised over $10,000 for Children's Healthcare of Atlanta.
Gamma Tau initiated 18 brothers in fall 2016 and welcomed 6 new pledges in the spring.
Gettysburg Grand Valley State
6 The Xi Chapter helped raise $5,000 for the Service for Sight Founda- Beginning Labor Day weekend 2016, Gamma
tion by participating in Delta Gamma Sorority's Anchor Splash event Rho hosted the Purple Mitten, where members
on November 5, 2016. biked over 200 miles from Grayling, MI to
GVSU's campus in Allendale. The bikers: James
Barnes, Connor Cervone (2018), Nick Chaplin
(2018), Jonathan Click (2016), Nick Kapusta
(2019), Kirk May (2018), Bradley Martin
(2015) and former Purple Legionnaire Blair
Schwarz (Western Michigan 1991) raised nearly
$3,000 for the USO. The proceeds from the event
also helped to sponsor Camp Arifan's "United
Through Reading" program.
In October 2016, the Chapter created a partner-
ship with several local organizations to develop
"Beyond the Color: Illuminating the Voices of the
Survivors" in recognition of National Domestic
Violence Awareness Month. The event was de-
signed to increase awareness around the topic
of domestic violence. The Chapter will continue
the campaign through social media. 4
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Hanover Idaho
Connor DeLong (2017) established
an annual golf tournament, which is
sponsored by his chapter. The tourna-
ment was developed to raise funds for
Idaho 2 Fly, a non-profit that supports
men with cancer. Connor picked this
organization because his father, who
passed away from esophageal cancer,
had participated in one of Idaho 2
Fly's weekend fishing retreats.
Illinois
During the fall 2016 semester, Chi
Iota hosted the philanthropy event Fiji
Bowl, raising over $2,500 for the USO.
Illinois State
During the fall 2016 semester, Delta
5 At Indiana State Day, Tau and Rho Phi at Rose-Hulman were recognized for Colony members participated in FIJI
Outstanding Community Service Event for their Fiji Football Run, which sup- Campus Cleanup at ISU.
ported the American Red Cross.
On January 28, the Colony partici-
Currently, the Chapter has the most service hours of any Greek organization on pated in Situational Self Leadership
Hanover's campus, with over 1,600 service hours recorded. with Assistant Director of Education
Spring 2017 pledges: 15 Candy Rivera.
Iowa State Illinois Wesleyan
6 Alpha Iota raised over $6,500 for the University of Iowa Children's Hospital Alpha Deuteron celebrated their
by participating in Iowa State's Dance Marathon. 150th anniversary the weekend of
September 30 - October 2, 2016, the
same weekend as IWU's homecom-
ing. The Chapter held a banquet
Saturday night, Oct. 1, which over
215 people attended, including 157
graduate and undergraduate brothers.
Iowa
On October 21, 2016, Mu Deuteron
and Mu at Wisconsin held their an-
nual Rivalry Run, which supports the
USO. The chapters raised a combined
total of $26,833.
James Madison
Spring 2017 Pledges: 11
Alex Champagne (2018) and Brian Toman (2019) were elected IFC Vice President
of Leadership and Vice President of Public Relations, respectively.
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Kansas Kansas State
On November 20, 2016, Pi Deuteron participated in a meal packing event Chi Deuteron partnered with Pi Deuteron
with the Kappa Alpha Theta Sorority. Together the two organizations funded at Kansas for their 43rd annual Fiji Run for
and assembled 25,920 meals, which were shipped to developing countries to Leukemia. Each year, brothers run in honor
feed children in need. They also raised enough money to fund an additional of all of the individuals who are battling
15,000 meals that will be packed this spring. The Chapter's Philanthropy blood cancers and in memory of those who
Chairman, Keegun Gose (2019), was responsible for coordinating the event. were lost. This year, the chapters raised over
Additionally, the Chapter partnered with Chi Deuteron at Kansas State for $11,000 for the Leukemia & Lymphoma So-
the 43rd annual Fiji Run for Leukemia. Each year, brothers run 86 miles, ciety by running 86 miles, relay-style, from
relay-style, from Lawrence to Manhattan to raise money for the Leukemia Lawrence to Manhattan.
& Lymphoma Society. This year, the chapters raised over $11,000.
Kentucky
The brothers of the Upsilon Kappa Chapter partnered with the sisters of Alpha Omicron Pi Sorority to host a philanthropy
event called Christmas with the Kids. The brothers and sisters met at GattiTown and formed 30 groups, each with one
child from a local under-privileged family. Each group raised money, which was later divided evenly among the groups,
so each child had money to spend on presents for themselves and their families. By the end of the event, the groups raised
a total of $6,000.
5 On March 4, the Chapter hosted the Out of the Darkness Walk to raise awareness and funds for the American Foun-
dation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP). 308 people participated in the three-mile walk, which started with two people
speaking about suicide prevention and ended with a BBQ lunch. As of March 8, the Chapter raised over $16,000 for AFSP,
and donations are open until June 30.
Kettering A
David Pokriefka (2019) received a scholarship from the Order of Omega for his outstanding academic ability, participa-
tion and leadership in campus organizations, and service to the Order of Omega and campus Greek life. 4
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Maine Miami
Omega Mu hosted a Humvee Push to raise money for the Mu Upsilon partnered with the Theta Chi Fraternity to
USO. The event consisted of teams of five to ten people rac- host "Strike Out Diabetes", a philanthropy softball game.
ing to see who could push the Humvee 20 yards the fastest. Together the fraternities raised $4,800 for the American
The Chapter raised money by collecting donations from the Diabetes Association.
teams competing and by selling tickets to the event.
Michigan State
5 Epsilon Lambda formed a partnership with the American Cancer Society for their annual philanthropy event, FIJI
Survivor. Last year, the Chapter, with the support of family, friends and the campus community, raised $12,000 for the
Make-A-Wish Foundation and sent a girl and her mother to Disneyland. This year, the Chapter set a goal to raise $20,000
for the American Cancer Society.
Minnesota Mississippi State
During fall 2016, Mu Sigma won Delta Gamma 4 Robbie Fields (2018)
Sorority's Anchor Bowl, a football tournament and (right) and Chase Rap-
philanthropy week event. Additionally, several broth- paport (2018) (left) were
ers attended the We Stand with Survivors Rally in elected President and Vice
Minneapolis. President, respectively, of
During the spring semester, 30 brothers volunteered the Pro Golf Management
at Feed My Starving Children with the women of the Program.
Alpha Phi Fraternity. Together they packed over 18,000 J. J. Weeks (2018) and An-
meals, enough to feed 90 children for one year. thony Daniels (2018) were
Chris Muldrow (2018) was elected IFC Executive Vice elected IFC President and
President. IFC Vice President of Pro-
gramming, respectively.
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Missouri North Carolina State
Blaine Thomas (2019) and his friend Drew Rog- Nu Sigma won the intramural indoor soccer title by defeating Lambda
ers founded The Bridge, a student-run business Chi Alpha 5-3.
with a mission to empower creativity on campus. The Chapter participated in Delta Gamma Sorority's Anchor Splash, a
The Bridge is located in Missouri's Student Center, philanthropy event that raised money for Service for Sight. The Chapter
and everything in the store is made by students. finished 2nd overall, and Christian Burke (2020) won Anchor Man.
In April 2016, The Bridge was one of two student
businesses to be selected winners by the Missouri Additionally, the Chapter finished the fall 2016 semester above the
Student Union Entrepreneurial Program. The all-men's average and all-fraternity average, with a 3.13 GPA. Over
award was a free year-long lease in the Student 30% of the Chapter was on the Dean's List.
Center and a $2,000 startup grant. The Bridge Joseph Upchurch (2018) was elected Vice President of Finance for
officially opened for business on August 22, 2016. the IFC.
Missouri State North Texas
For their fall philanthropy, Psi Mu partnered Nu Tau brothers volunteered at a local school for their community
with Alpha Chi Omega Sorority to raise money service in October 2016.
for Make A Wish Foundation, so Allie's wish of Justin Blackbourn (2017) was elected Vice President of Administra-
going on a Disney cruise could come true. To tion for the IFC.
raise money, the Chapter hosted a BBQ, which
hundreds of people attended, and the #Wish- Northern Arizona
MakerChallenge, where any person who made By hosting two organ donor drives, the Nu Alpha Chapter successfully
a donation was able to challenge a brother to do signed up over 1,200 people.
something. The two events raised $7,800 for Make
A Wish Foundation. Northern Kentucky
Kelly Reeves (2018), Alex David (2019) and Kyle On October 23, 2016, 18 men were pledged to the new Delta Colony.
Prisk (2019) participated in a program called The colonization was conducted by Field Secretaries Branden Reeves
Green Dot, which teaches bystanders how to and Trevor Curtis.
prevent power-based acts of violence.
Northwestern
Montevallo During the summer of 2016, the Phi Chapter completed an exterior
During the fall 2016 semester, Mu Phi took 2nd renovation of their
place at Alpha Gamma Delta Sorority's Lip Jam, house that cost over
a dance and lip sync competition. The Chapter's $700,000 in phase 1 of
dance was choreographed by Kahlil Kyles (2018). a planned $5 million
Jonathan Mendoza (2019), Ty Hudson (2019) rehab. The chapter
and Pierce Jacobs (2019) were selected as orienta- house sign was also
tion leaders for the fall 2017 semester. repainted for the first
time in over 40 years.
Nebraska Kearney 4 On October 6,
Nu Kappa, partnered with Alpha Omicron Pi So- 2016, the Chapter
rority and the Sigma Lambda Beta Fraternity, won hosted a bone mar-
homecoming for the second consecutive year. row donor drive on
campus with Be the
New Mexico Match. Aaron Zim-
On September 30, 2016, Alpha Nu hosted UNM's merberg (2019) or-
Greek Life Pancake Pep Rally, which supported ganized the drive. By the end of the day, 57 people were added to the
the YWCA Henderson House. bone marrow donor registry. 4
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OHIO NORTHERN Oklahoma State
During ONU's Greek Awards, Omega Nu won the Baker Innovation Sigma Omicron's fall 2016 pledge class was #1
Award, Shane Tilton won Best Advisor, and Noah Kulczycki (2020) in grades with a 3.378 GPA.
was named New Member Scholar. In February, the Chapter and Kappa Delta
Ohio State Sorority won OSU's Varsity Review, which is a
four-day competition. During the event, eight
Several Omicron Deuteron brothers were invited to a rally in Columbus, fraternity and sorority pairs were judged on their
OH by Donald Trump Jr. (Pennsylvania 2000). performances. Tickets were sold each night of
Ohio Wesleyan the event for $12, and the proceeds went to the
Stillwater United Way.
Robert Gossett (2018), Addison Stern (2019), Michael Barr (2018),
Paul Heithaus (2018), Ronald Gwinn (2018) and Ryan Kaplan (2015) Old Dominion
met Archon Councilor Jim Link (1982) at the 2017 Fiji Academy. Storm Johnson (2017), Dane Howard (2017)
In December 2016, Daud Baz (2017) was elected to be the Class of and Connor Schweitzer (2017) were admitted
2017 trustee at OWU. into the Order of Omega.
Oklahoma City AJ McCafferty (2017) received the John R.
Broderick Diversity Champion Award for his ef-
Omicron Chi raised $1,500 for the Central Oklahoma Humane Society, forts in creating and fostering a diverse, inclusive
and the Chapter placed 3rd in the Blue Key Honor Society's annual and equitable environment through his role as
Spring Sing competition. a campus leader.
Oregon
6 By hosting Man vs. Machine Humvee push, the Epsilon Omicron Chapter raised over $2,000 for the USO.
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Pennsylvania Sam Houston State
Mario Del Cueto (2017) received a $500 scholarship 4 Last year, fresh-
from the Order of Omega. man Garrett All-
dredge (2020) regis-
Purdue tered as a bone mar-
During the fall 2016 semester, Lambda Iota initiated row donor, which
28 members and earned a 3.08 GPA. was a tradition in his
Christian Garmaitan (2017) was the President of the high school. When
Purdue Dance Marathon. The Chapter raised over Garrett registered, he
$20,000 for the event, contributing to the school's had no idea he would
total of approximately $1.1 million. be called to donate
just six months later.
Richmond When he received the
Colony President Reece Syal and Corresponding call, he was told he
Secretary Danny Simmons led Recycle Mania, which was one of ten pos-
was part of the Greeks Going Green challenge. sible matches for a
patient. After several
Rose-Hulman blood tests, Garrett
was chosen as the of-
At Indiana State Day, Rho Phi and Tau at Hanover
ficial donor and was
were recognized for Outstanding Community Ser-
told he would be donating to a less-than-one-year-old girl who
vice Event for their Fiji Football Run, which sup-
was diagnosed with leukemia. On February 13, Garrett had the
ported the American Red Cross.
surgical procedure to donate his bone marrow. Garrett said, "It's a
Rutgers huge deal that I got to actively play a role in saving someone's life."
On February 7, Nu Beta sponsored an Emergency According to Be the Match, thousands are diagnosed with life-
Shortage Blood Drive for New Jersey Blood Services. threatening blood cancers like leukemia each year. Their best, and
possibly only, hope often lies with donors.
San Diego
3 On October 18, 2016, Alpha Pi
hosted the school's first Greek boxing
philanthropy event, called FIJI Knocks
Out Cancer. The event consisted of
boxing matches with male and female
brackets, allowing all of the University's
fraternities and sororities to compete.
The Chapter sold tickets to raise money
for the V Foundation for Cancer Re-
search. The Chapter raised $4,060 and
sold over 400 tickets, completely pack-
ing the University's rec center. Because
the event was a huge success, the Uni-
versity's administration agreed to make
this an annual event. Additionally,
the event was recognized as the most
outstanding Greek Philanthropy at the
Greek Awards Banquet on February 23. 4
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San Diego State South Florida
Sigma Delta hosted Turn for Troops, sponsored by Wood- Kappa Phi won the intramural football fraternity league
craft. The purpose of the event was to connect community championship on February 21.
members with military service personnel to let them know Casey Crawford (2017) had a special surprise during his
that they are appreciated. The Chapter and the Gamma Phi initiation at Kappa Phi's rechartering on October 1, 2016.
Beta Sorority spent 13 hours producing over 150 handmade Several Florida International brothers attended the char-
wooden pens, which community members distributed to tering to deliver a special gift, the badge of his late brother,
military personnel who were in the Iraqi/Afghan wars, air Cameron Crawford (Florida International 2013), who
craft carrier personnel or wounded soldiers in the DC area passed away in 2012.
hospitals.
Tennessee Tech
5 In February, Scholarship Advisor Tony Marable hosted the 4.0 Scholarship Dinner. The dinner is held each semester
for all Theta Tau brothers who receive a 4.0 GPA during the previous semester. Pictured back row (L-R): Chase Womble
(2018), Jordan Hayes (2020), Tony Marable, Landon Allison (2020) and Tyler Livesay (2018). Front row (L-R): James
McRee (2020), Will Byrum (2019), Brant Nickens (2017), Luke Shattuck (2017) and Dillan Shults (2017).
Theta Tau's FIJI Kazoo Band participated in the annual homecoming parade. The band has participated in all of the
University's homecoming parades since the Chapter's founding in 1981.
Texas Arlington Texas Christian
During spring rush, Phi Tau hosted the Not For College Tau Chi at Texas Christian was recognized for raising the
Days Alone Dinner to showcase their graduates to potential most money in the Zeta Tau Alpha Sorority's annual phi-
pledges. lanthropy event, Mr. ZTA. The event benefitted the Zeta
Tau Alpha Foundation and breast cancer education and
awareness.
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Texas State
On October 24, 2016, 54 men pledged into the Sigma Upsilon Colony. Director of Expansion Matt Farrell and Field
Secretary Rogelio Gutierrez coordinated the colonization.
Texas Tech
5 On February 25, Lambda Tau held their Moms Day. During the event, the Chapter and their mothers went to lunch
at the Texas Tech Club and toured the chapter house. At the end of the event, the Fiji mothers attended the first meeting
of the new Lambda Tau FIJI Moms Club.
Toledo Tulane
During the spring semester, community service was a top The Tau Upsilon Chapter became the sponsors of a two-
priority for the Upsilon Tau Chapter, so several brothers year-old girl in Haiti. The Chapter will finance her needs,
reached out to a local food bank and helped pack a truck which include shelter, food, medical expenses and clothes.
full of food for local families in need. Spring 2017 pledges: 22
Toronto Vanderbilt
On January 25, Tau Kappa participated in #BellLetsTalk Gamma raised money for the USO by selling waffles and
day, an initiative that raises awareness for mental health in corn dogs on campus from November 5-6, 2016. 4
Canada.
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Vermont
5 In October 2016, Beta Upsilon hosted the Fiji Car Smash philanthropy at the chapter house. The Chapter obtained
a salvage car from a local scrap yard and charged participants $1/hit to hit the car with a sledge hammer. Following the
event, the local fire department used the car to practice a jaws of life extraction. The fire department was grateful for the
training opportunity, so they decided to make a donation to the Make A Wish Foundation as well. Overall, the Chapter
raised $2,500 for Make A Wish Foundation in Vermont.
Jimmy Shepart (2019) was elected President of the IFC, succeeding August Siebs (2018).
Virginia Virginia Tech
Omicron and Rho Alpha at Virginia Tech par- Rho Alpha and Omicron at Virginia participated in the 13th annual
ticipated in the 13th annual Rivalry Run the Rivalry Run the weekend after Thanksgiving. Starting Friday, Novem-
weekend after Thanksgiving. Starting Friday, ber 25, 2016, brothers from each chapter ran 150 miles relay-style from
November 25, 2016, brothers from each chapter UVA, in Charlottesville, to Virginia Tech's Lane Stadium, in Blacksburg,
ran 150 miles relay-style from UVA, in Char- where the football game took place. This year, the chapter raised over
lottesville, to Virginia Tech's Lane Stadium, in $15,000 for the V Foundation.
Blacksburg, where the football game took place. The Chapter also initiated 26 men into their spring pledge class. This is
This year, the chapter raised $20,611 for the V the largest initiation class in chapter history.
Foundation.
Paul "Grey" Weissend (2018) was selected as a Schwarzman Scholar,
a prestigious international postgraduate scholarship. Grey is the first
student from Virginia Tech to win this scholarship.
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Washington & Jefferson
5 By hosting the inaugural Turkey Bowl, the Alpha Chapter raised $750 for the Rebound4Ryan Foundation, which funds
after-school athletic programs for children. The Chapter's team also won the Bowl.
Washington State
Nick Niedermeyer (2018) was elected Director of Finance and Administration of the IFC.
Wayne State
3 The Delta Colony initiated
its first class of 15 founding
fathers on December 8, 2016.
The Colony is pictured with
Field Secretaries Adam Thom-
as and Adil Dittmer, who led
the colonization. 4
THE PHI GAMMA DELTA 23ON CAMPUS Western Kentucky On October 1, 2016, Chi Eta held their fifth annual Purple Run 5K, which raises money and awareness for the Alzheimer's Association. Dozens of people participated in the race, and the Chapter raised approximately $2,500. Jeremy Latham (2020), whose grandmother was diagnosed with Alzheimer's, placed first for the men's division of the race. Noah Stevens (2019) was one of 34 students nationwide selected to receive the U.S. Foreign Service Internship by the Department of State. This position is a paid, two-summer internship and is one of the most competitive opportunities for students in the State Department. This summer, the internship takes place in Washington, DC, where Noah will work and receive diplomatic training in the Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs in the Office of Press and Public Diplomacy for Iraq. In the summer of 2018, Noah will work in a U.S. Embassy abroad, likely in the Middle East. Western Michigan 5 During the Order of Omega Standards of Excellence awards, Kappa Mu received several awards, including the highest new member GPA, the most community service hours per member, and a four-star rating. Thye Fischman (2017) won Greek Man of the Year, and former Chapter President Shaen Hawkins (2016) won President of the Year. The Chapter hosted their second annual Helping for the Holidays Week on November 28 - December 2, 2016. The week- long event consisted of a donation race, trivia, Reindeer Games and a week-long toy and food drive, which benefited three local families the Chapter adopted. Additionally, the Chapter was #1 in grades for the fall 2016 semester with a 3.21 GPA, and they logged 1,663 service hours, which was the most out of all fraternities. Andrew Graeber (2017) was awarded a scholarship by the Order of Omega for his academic achievements, leadership and service to Greek life on campus. 24 THE PHI GAMMA DELTA|SPRING 2017 www.phigam.org
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Western Ontario
Lambda Omega participated in #BellLetsTalk day, a day of mental health awareness in Canada.
5 In August, Adam Higa (2017) (left), Kieran Mathew
(2018) (right) and Landon Tulk (2019) (not pictured)
founded and incorporated a startup called Amplify Solu-
tions (AS). AS is a marketing consulting firm that creates 5 Tobi Solebo (2018) (left) and Landon Tulk (2017)
strategies for businesses to grow and succeed in the student (right) were elected President and Vice President, respec-
market. In their first quarter, AS has become the largest tively, of the Western University Students' Council. They
student-run startup in Canada, and they are constantly were the first Greeks in the history of UWO to be elected
expanding to major Canadian Universities. They also have President and Vice President of the Students' Council.
been able to hire many Fijis at various chapters as they have
grown.
William Jewell
6 Zeta Phi's officers, Troy Williams (2018), Eric Brisco (2018), Josh Parker (2019) and Riley Rogers (2019), attended
Fiji Academy with Archon Councilor Kit Russell (2017) (left).
During the fall 2016 semester, the Chapter won the award Best Greek Organization and earned a 3.44 GPA, which was
the highest GPA of all fraternities on campus. 4
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Wisconsin Wittenberg
On October 21, Mu and Mu Deuteron at Iowa held their an- Sigma hosted the 2016 Springfield Community Feast, the
nual Rivalry Run, which supports USO. The Chapter raised Chapter's annual Thanksgiving dinner philanthropy event,
$17,388, for a combined total of $26,833. on Thursday, November 17, 2016. The dinner cost $5/
person and money raised went to the Springfield Promise
Wisconsin Eau Claire Neighborhood.
By participating in the Polar Plunge, Epsilon Chi raised $690 The Chapter also exceeded the all-men's average for the
for the Special Olympics. fall 2016 semester, their 21st consecutive semester above
the AMA.
WPI
5 On December 6, 2016, Pi Iota hosted a seminar called "Interview Mastery," led by Michael Neece (1978). Michael
has worked as an engineer, plant manager, recruiter and senior vice president at start-ups and Fortune 100 companies,
including Hewlett-Packard, Fidelity Investments and Honeywell. He is also the founder of seven companies and the cre-
ator of "Interview Mastery," which is the world's most widely used job interview prep program, used by 54,000 people in
73 countries, including many colleges and universities.
Over 60 students attended the seminar, making it one of the largest career development seminars at WPI. Because of
the success of the event, the Chapter plans to continue to host similar Leadership Series Forums with graduate brothers
spanning all years and areas of expertise. t
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Spring 2017 Expansion Results
It is an exciting time of the year as we have completed spring colonizations at the College of William and Mary, North-
eastern University and the University of Pittsburgh.
College of William and Mary
Colonization
Timeline: January 23 - March 17, 2017
Location: Williamsburg, VA
Staff: Director of Expansion Matt Farrell and Field Secretary Mike McDonald
GPA: 3.5
Fun Facts:
• The Delta Colony's Purple Legionnaire is Joe Leporati (Maine 1990) and BCA Chairman
is Tom Rideout (Washington & Lee 1963).
• The group includes students from the Chinese Student Organization, Latin American Student Union, Taiwanese
American Student Association and Blacksmithing Club.
The Delta Colony at William & Mary
4
Recommend a Member
The recruitment of quality men remains essential to the success of Phi Gamma Delta
and is the most important area of operation for each of our chapters. If you know a
man who would be an asset to Phi Gamma Delta, we ask that you complete the rec-
ommendation form at www.phigam.org/ReferAFriend. The information you submit
will be forwarded to the appropriate chapter, so that the brothers can provide useful
information to the man you have recommended. If you have any additional comments,
please contact Colin Treanor, Director of Growth, at ctreanor@phigam.org.
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Northeastern University
Colonization
Timeline: January 16 - March 3, 2017
Location: Boston, MA
Staff: Director of Growth Colin Treanor and Field Secretary Josh Cox
GPA: 3.4
Fun Facts:
• The Founding Fathers represent eight countries: Canada, Chile, China, India, Ireland, Taiwan, Singapore and the US.
• Former Archon President Buddy Coté (Maine 1981) is the BCA Chairman.
The Delta Colony at Northeastern
University of Pittsburgh
Recolonization
Timeline: January 16 - March 3, 2017
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
Staff: Field Secretaries Trevor Curtis and Adam Thomas
GPA: 3.22
Fun Facts:
• Phi Gamma Delta was the first fraternity at Pittsburgh in 1863, when the school was known as
Western Pennsylvania University. The Sigma Chapter closed in 1870 due to the Civil War, but was restarted in 1916
as the Pi Sigma Chapter.
• The group is involved in residence life, club sports, the Pitt Marching Band, Kappa Theta Pi Information Science
Fraternity and the Asian Student Alliance, to name a few.
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The Pi Sigma Colony at Pittsburgh
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www.phigam.org/RecruitmentWorkshop
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Fall 2017 Plans
Expanding Phi Gamma Delta's Influence
At press time, Phi Gamma Delta has received invitations to colonize from the University of Arizona, the University of
Tampa and Utah State University. The Archons have approved all for colonizations during fall 2017. Plans are always
subject to change, and additions to our expansion schedule will be posted on www.phigam.org/expansion. If you know
men at any of these schools, please recommend them to us at www.phigam.org/ReferAFriend.
University of Arizona University of Tampa Utah State University
Recolonization Colonization Recolonization
Location: Tucson, AZ Location: Tampa, FL Location: Logan, UT
Founded: 1885 Founded: 1931 Founded: 1888
Enrollment: 43,088 Enrollment: 8,310 Enrollment: 24,838
IFC fraternities: 21 IFC fraternities: 9 IFC fraternities: 7
30 THE PHI GAMMA DELTA|SPRING 2017 www.phigam.orgCHARTERING
Gamma Rho at Grand Valley State University
Chartering
Date: October 22, 2016
Chapter President: Terrell Couch (2017)
Purple Legionnaire: Keith Councell (Kettering B 2003)
Legate: Blair Schwarz (Western Michigan 1991)
International Fraternity Delegation:
• Jim Link (Ohio Wesleyan 1982), Archon Councilor
• Bill Bracewell (Georgia 1968), Educational Director
• Ed Gabe (Hanover 1990), Ritualist
• Chip McClimans (Western Michigan 1979), Section Chief
• Rob Caudill (Akron 2004), Director of Graduate Development
• Duke Murphy (Coastal Carolina 2011), Director of Chapter Development
• Adam Thomas (IUPUI 2016), Field Secretary
Ritual Team: Brothers from Kettering and Toledo
Charter Members: 29
NOTEWORTHY:
• Over 1,000 hours of service as a colony
• Brothers are involved in 52 campus organizations
• Above all-men’s and all-fraternity averages each semester
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Mu Phi at University of Montevallo
Chartering
Date: October 29, 2016
Chapter President: Hunter Huie (2016)
Purple Legionnaire: Perry Hilyer (2015)
Legate: Rob Clifton (Auburn 1990)
International Fraternity Delegation:
• Brian Douglas (Tennessee Tech 1998), Archon President
• David Grady (Mississippi State 1982), Archon Councilor
• Samuel Thigpen (North Alabama 2011), Section Chief
• Josh Wiseman (Western Kentucky 2012), Acting Ritualist
• Bill Martin (Mississippi State 1975), Executive Director
• Duke Murphy (Coastal Carolina 2011), Director of Back row (L-R): Purple Legionnaire Perry Hilyer, Archon
Chapter Development Councilor David Grady, Archon President Brian Douglas,
• Bryan Hartzell (Western Kentucky 2014), Field Secretary Section Chief Samual Thigpen, Legate Rob Clifton. Front
row (L-R): Historian Kenneth Story (2018), Treasurer Brian
Ritual Team: Brothers from Tennessee Tech Kirkwood (2018), President Hunter Huie, Recording Secre-
tary Austin Noble (2017), Corresponding Secretary Tyon
Charter Members: 35 Hudson (2019).
NOTEWORTHY:
• 3.35 GPA in spring 2016, was #1 among fraternities
• 15 hours of service per brother per semester
• Brothers were President and Vice President of student government
32 THE PHI GAMMA DELTA|SPRING 2017 www.phigam.orgCHARTERING
Nu Alpha at Northern Arizona University
Chartering
Date: November 5, 2016
Chapter President: Cole Harper (2017)
Purple Legionnaire: Craig Courville (Arizona 1981)
Legate: Glenn Moor (Texas Tech 1984)
International Fraternity Delegation:
• Scott Mikulecky (Colorado State 1982), Former Archon President
• Tim Caggiano (Case Western Reserve 1997), Section Chief
• Duke Murphy (Coastal Carolina 2011), Acting Ritualist and Director of Chapter Development
• Rob Caudill (Akron 2004), Director of Graduate Development
• Colin Treanor (Connecticut 2014), Director of Growth
Ritual Team: Brothers from San Diego State
Charter Members: 63
NOTEWORTHY:
• Over $2,300 raised for USO
• Over 16 hours of service per brother per semester
• Above all-men’s and all-fraternity averages each semester
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Chi Kappa at West Chester University
Chartering
Date: November 19, 2016
Chapter President: Orlando Vega (2018)
Purple Legionnaire: Dan Webster (Cornell 2013)
Legate: Paul Winter (LaSalle 1987)
International Fraternity Delegation:
• Brian Douglas (Tennessee Tech 1998), Archon President
• Josh Holly (Tennessee 1997), Archon Councilor
• Josh Laufenberg (Illinois 2008), Acting Ritualist
• Bill Martin (Mississippi State 1975), Executive Director
• Duke Murphy (Coastal Carolina 2011), Director of Chapter Chapter President Orlando Vega delivering a
Development speech after receiving the charter.
• Trevor Curtis (Oregon 2014), Field Secretary
Ritual Team: Brothers from Toronto, Cornell, Virginia Tech, Illinois and Oregon
Charter Members: 54
NOTEWORTHY:
• 3.14 GPA in fall 2016
• 15 hours of service per brother per semester
• Certificates of Appreciation to grad brothers Dan Webster, Paul Winter and Jim McCormack
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