DU Quarterly: Volume 115, No. 1 by Delta Upsilon

President's Re ort

What Good Are We? Why are fraternities the oldest enduring college organization? In part because no other campus organization gives men the breadth of expeliences they need to fit them for life after college. Delta Upsilon, and all Greeks, are fighting to keep fraternities in the future of higher education. As you read our feature article, listen carefully to what the DUs interviewed have to say. You'll hear repeatedly that the skills for the workplace - and the traits that make good husbands , fathers , and citizens are forged in the halls of DU chapters across North America. There are challenges, no doubt. All fraternities must fight the problems shown in recent studies, which find Greek houses at the center of too much heavy drinking and anti-intellectual activity, such as poor scholarship and a devil-may-care attitude about graduating. So much of our success has come from steady, committed alumni advising our chapters. Where we have built good teams of DU alumni to steer chapters along the right paths, we have been successful. Where undergraduate men have essentially been left to fend for themselves, too often the result is a declining chapter, distracted by immediate pleasures at the expense of scholarship, at the expense of good financial management, and at the expense of brotherly encouragement to graduate and thrive after college. Please help celebrate the success of our Hamilton Chapter, vibrant ever since its founding in July 1847. We hail the men of Hamilton in their sesquicentennial year, and urge them to strive for another century and a half. At the other end of the age spectrum is our newest colony at

DELTA UPSILON FRATERNITY North America 's Oldest Non-Secret Fraternity; Founded 1834 The Principles of Delta Upsilon Fraternity

President McQuaid

The Promotion of Friendship The Development of Character The Diffusion of Liberal Culture The Advancement of Justice The Motto of Delta Upsilon Fraternity

Northern Alizona University in Flagstaff. DU Headquarters staff rushed and pledged 20 undergraduate men intent on building a Delta U chapter, with a good team of alumni helping them chart the way. To ensure continuing growth, DU must aim to be the innovators we were when we formed to oppose secret society abuses in 1834. Our founding principles have always directed us to build character, to serve justice, to benefit from the broad mind, and to promote friendship. Through the coming years, these beacons will guide our way. And with the caring support of thousands of DU alumni, we will continue on the right path. "What good are fraternities?" They are as good as we make them, and as poor as we allow them to become. Delta U chapters can and must be the vehicle which launches the right kind of man from campus into the rest of the real world - strong, confident, and eager to tackle the challenges of tomorrow.

F~~~ James D. McQuaid Chicago '60

Dikaia Upotheke Justice Our Foundation OF FI CE RS

President James D. McQuaid. Cllicago '60 Chairman of the Board Bro. Craig Franz. F S.C.. Bllckl/ell '75

Secretary Richard B. Campbe ll. Nebms/.:a '68 Treasurer Russell L. G rund hauser. NOr/h Dakota 'S3

DIRE CTORS Wi ll iam J. Bitt ner. Bradley '74 Gary Cardi. Pace '97 T. Teal Dakan. Kallsas '78 John E. Esall . KOllsos '78 Ian T. Fle mington. ViCfnria '97 Scot! A. W. Johnson. Washil/g/oll '80 Rees jlvl. Jones. MOlli/oba '67 Martin Krasni tz. Chicago '57 Ray K. Zarve ll. Emdley '68

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Past Presidents Charles D. Prutzman. Pl;'lIl1syll"OlIia Sw/e '18 Hen ry A. Federa. LOlli.wille '37 Charles F. Jen nings . Marie/Ill '3/ O. Edward Po ll ock. Virgillia '5/ Terry L. Bu llock. Kansas State '6/ Samue l 1Vl. Yates. Sail Jose '55 Gary J. Golde n. Rutgers' 74 Bruce S. Bai ley. Del1i.wJ/I '58

HEADQ UA RT ERS STAFF EreclI/h'c Director

Abraham L. Cross Direc/or of Fm/emily Pmgmllls Gregory J. L amb. / Olm '94 Director of Chaptn MClI1agclIIl!1II

Shad D. Hars h, Northern Colorado '95 Leadership Cmlslfltal/ts Todd C. Sull ivan. Sallla Barbara '95 J. !\路Iichae l Chapl in. Carr/wgc '96 Brad ley 1\'1. Joh n. / 011"(1 '96 Phillip A. Schott. Norrllem C%mdo '96 Office Mmwgel; Jo Ellen Walde n Adlllillisrmtil'e Assislallt. Barbara Harness Adlllillisfraril'e Assistant. Ju lie A ll ison A CCOlfll lmlf, Jamie Fritz

DE LTA UPSILON E DU CATIONAL FOUNDATIO N Erecllf i l'l! Director

Ri chard M. Holl and. SyraclIst' 'S3

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Delta Upsilon Quarterly The official magazine of Delta Upsilon International Fraternity Since 1882 • Vol. 115, No.1

FEATURE

DEPARTMENTS What Good Are Fraternities? For over 200 years, since the founding of Phi Beta Kappa at the College of William and Mary, men's fraternities have existed as an =-- ntegral and positive part of the college landscape. Of late, however, .I;=>TOblematic behavior, alcohol abuse, and poor academic performance E::--:::...ave jeopardized the future of this enduring student organization. We explored the relevance of fraternities today and asked, "What good are fraternities today?"

President's Report 2

Fraternity News 4-5

Letters to the Editors 6 From the Executive Director 6

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ALSO INSIDE

Educational Foundation 18

150 Years Young

Alumni News

The Hamilton Chapter approaches its sesquicentennial birthday. 16-17

19-21

Chapter Spotlights

Fraternity Treasurer's Report 22-23

The Advocate 27

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Recruitment & Expansion News 28-29

Alpha & Omega 30

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Qllanerl), Staff: Abraham L. Cross , Managing Editor: Barbara Ann Harness, Design Editor; Gregory 1. Lamb.lolI·a '94, Contributing Editor: W. H. Harwe ll , Jr. , Missollri '5 1 Assistant Editor; Todd C. Sullivan. Sallta Barbara '95, Photographer; Thomas D. Hansen, 101\'{/ Stale '79, Richard M. Holl and , Syracllse '83, Senior Editors.

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Fraternity News In Search of.......Delta U

Alumni

1997 Leadership Institute Schedule

Southwest and the majestic desert expanse will serve as a HOT site for the Institute.

Trying to track down a DU brother can sometimes turn into a worldwide search. Soon, the process will be easier thanks to a new and impressive comprehensive directory of all of the Fraternity's current members. The new Delta Upsilon Fraternity Alumni DirectOl)" scheduled for release in February/March 1998, will be the most up-to-date and complete reference on nearly 60,000 Delta U alumni ever compiled! This comprehensive volume will include current names, addresses, phone numbers, academic data, plus business information, bound into a classic, library-quality edition. The Fraternity's Board of Directors has contracted the prestigious Bernard C. Harris Publishing Company to produce DU's directory. Harris will soon begin researching and compiling the data to be printed in the directory by mailing a questionnaire to each DU alumnus (if you prefer not to be listed in the directory, please contact the International Headquarters in writing as soon as possible). The new Delta Upsilon Fraternity Alumni DirectOl), will make finding a chapter brother as easy as opening a book. Look for more details on the project in future issues of the Delta Upsilon Quarterly.

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Programming elements will include keynote addresses by noted faculty, the Undergraduate Convention and the Assembly of Alumni Trustees, and educational sessions for undergraduate brothers and alumni advisors/house corporation officers. Attendees can also take advantage of world renowned golf courses, numerous tennis courts, desert tours, the Camelback Spa, sizzling southwest cuisine, and a GREAT Delta U adventure. In addition, a very special program has been planned for family members attending the 1997 Institute. Experience the joy of brotherhood at the 1997 Leadership Institute. Join us for a summer escape that will offer something for everyone in your family. Make plans now to attend this terrific event. For more information, contact the International Headquarters.

Wednesday, July 23 8 AM Recreation & Golf 12 Noon UGAB Meeting 7 PM Board/Alumni Reception Thursday, July 24 8 AM Board of Directors Meeting 12 Noon Faculty Luncheon Committee Meetings 1 PM Opening Banquet 6 PM 8:30 PM Educational Sessions Dean's Reception 9 PM Friday, July 25 All Day Family Recreational Activities 8-9 AM Province Breakfast AlumnilHouse Corp . 1 PM Conference Undetgraduate 1:30 PM Convention Delta U Bar-B-Qne 6 PM 8:30 PM Alumni/House Corp. Conference Saturday, July 26 All Day Family Activities 8 AM Board Breakfast with Presidents 8:30 AM Educational Sessions 8:30 M1 Alumni/House COlp. Conference 11 AM Assembly of Trustees 12 Noon Grab-Go Lunch General Session 1 PM Edncational Sessions 3 PM Grand Banquet 6-8 PM Sunday, July 27 Board of Directors Meeting 8 AM 9:30 AM Breakfast 12 Noon Institute Concludes

The Leadership Institute is made possible in part by the Delta Upsilon Educational Foundation.

The 1997 Leadership Institute Heads to the Southwest Delta Upsilon is proud to once again sponsor the Leadership Institute, a powerful educational program for undergraduate and alumni brothers. This year's Leadership Institute will be held July 24-27 at the Scottsdale, Arizona Camelback Inn Resort, Golf Club & Spa. The blazing sun of the 4

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Marriott's Camelback Inn in Scottsdale, Arizona will host the 1997 Leadership Institute

Fraternity News Fraternity Board and DUEF Trustees Meet in San Jose Once each quarter the alumni and undergraduate volunteers who serve on the Fraternity's Board of Directors conduct a weekend business meeting. The weekend of November 1-3, the autumn sojourn of the Fraternity's leaders, was particularly memorable, as the Trustees who serve on the Delta Upsilon Educational Foundation (DUEF) also conducted their annual business agenda. San Jose, California was the site of the meetings.

must justify the educational content of those programs for which it receives Foundation funding. Other topics of mutual interest to the Board and Trustees included the Fraternity's Permanent Trust Fund, discussion of the Foundation's fundraising projections, and future housing needs for Delta U chapters. Following the joint meeting, the Directors and Trustees hosted a

Grundhauser, North Dakota '83, the selection of the Brown Hotel in Louisville, KY as the site for the 1998 Presidents Academy, a report on current liability claims and lawsuits involving the Fraternity, the approval of colony recognition for the Northern Arizona University interest group, and information on the pilot member education program, the Star Program for Leadership Development. In addition, after much deliberation, the

The weekend began with a Friday gathering of the Standards Committee, which monitors the performance of DU chapters and colonies. The Standards Committee recommends corrective actions to the Board in those situations where a chapter or colony is performing poorly. Committee membership includes alumni and undergraduate Directors on the Board. The Trustees of the DUEF convened on Friday afternoon for their annual meeting. The agenda was replete with items critical to the success and growth of the Foundation. Relevant agenda items included an update on the annual fundraising campaign, the status of the Foundation's reincorporation in the State of Indiana, analysis of the investment portfolio, and the review of educational program grant requests from the Fraternity. On Saturday morning, the members of the Fraternity's Board of Directors and the DUEF Trustees conducted a joint meeting which produced many positive results. The Directors and Trustees discussed the direction of the Fraternity with respect to its educational efforts. Likewise, there were productive talks on the continued educational program funding support provided by the Foundation. To that end, DUEF Chairman, Ned Heizer, Northwestern '51, reported that the Foundation approved the 1996-97 grant requests of the Fraternity. Each year, the Fraternity

Delta U Board Chairman C. Franz (R) interacts with fellow brothers during a reception in San Jose, CA. reception for San Jose area alumni. Over 60 undergraduate and alumni brothers, and their guests, attended the reception. Special recognition was offered to Ed Mosher, San Jose '52, for his assistance with logistical details during the weekend. In addition, Nathaniel "Taffy" Sceva, Lehigh/Oregon State '48, was recognized for his 50th year as a member of Delta Upsilon. The San Jose State football team took to the gridiron for its annual homecoming game later in the day. At the conclusion of the reception, under the chairmanship of Dr. Craig Franz, Bucknell '75, the Board reconvened and attention was turned to the business portions of the Board of Directors agenda. Reports and actions included: updated financial information from Fraternity Treasurer Russell

Board voted to suspend the charters of the Baylor, Santa Barbara, and Syracuse Chapters, for sub-standard operations. Overall, the proceedings were most productive. Listed below are future dates and sites of the quarterly meetings of the Board of Directors.

Upcoming Board Meetings January 3, 1997 Marriott Pavilion Hotel St. Louis, MO April 19, 1997 Toronto, ON July 24 & July 27,1997 Marriott's Camelback Inn Scottsdale, AZ DELTA UPSILO;>i QUARTERLY/JANUARY IYY7

Letters to the Editors To the Editors:

To the Editors:

Here's an addendum to the Quarterlv's October 1996 feature, "A DU Toy Story." While I neither make nor sell toys, I do play with them and I serve on the Board of the Hasbro Children's Foundation. Hasbro, of course, is one of earth's toy-making giants. And while Alan Hassenfeld, its CEO, is neither an alum of our Fraternity nor a breeder of horses, his national leadership and philanthropies on behalf of children's causes make him a breeder of future college graduates. Perhaps some of them will someday join the fun-loving ranks of Delta Upsilon. Play, fun, and "toys" are all on the cutting edge of mammalian life, especially defining the meaning of life for primates -- us. I'm glad DU is connected.

This is a letter to express my deep appreciation to you and the entire membership of Delta Upsilon Fraternity. I last wrote to you on 9/19/96. In my letter I asked you to re-contact the Baltimore Police Department, specifically Col. Steven Crumrine. You followed up with a letter to Col. Crumrine dated 9/20/96. I am so very happy to report to you that the police have made an arrest in my son's (Laurence A. Jones, Jr., Maine '93) murder case. They expect/hope to make a second arrest soon. (There were two men involved in killing my son.) I had planned a trip to Baltimore many months ago. It is ironic that the police made the arrest only a few days prior to my arrival in Baltimore. I am now at home. I am completely exhausted, but I do feel some immense relief that this part of my son's case has

William Birenbaum, Chicago '49

been resolved. There should be a trial in six to 12 months. Meanwhile, I plan to work on picking up the pieces of my life. Again, my immense thanks to you and all of the Fraternity brothers who expressed your caring and commitment to me and to my beloved son's memory.

Yong eha Jones

All Letters to the Editors will be considered for publication unless requested otherwise. Mail to: Editors, Delta Upsilon Quarterly, P O. Box 68942, Indianapolis, IN 46268, fax to 317.876.1629 or e-mail to ihq@deltau.org. Include YOllr name, address and daytime telephone nllmbel:

From the Executive Director "The future of Delta Upsilon is in our hands." These were the closing words Dr. Craig J. Franz, Chairman of the Delta Upsilon Board of Directors, offered during the Grand Banquet of the 1996 Leadership Institute. Addressing an audience of nearly 300 undergraduate and alumni DUs, these words were not intended to intimidate or invoke caution. Quite the contrary. Dr. Franz was intimating that the DU brothers represented at the 1996 Institute, and those across North America, hold the very future of DU in their hands. Delta Upsilon is driven by its members. Its very lifeblood hinges on the success of its undergraduate chapters, the involvement of alumni volunteers, the funding of the Fraternity'S programs, and the leadership of Delta U's volunteer Board. DU's growth, prosperity, and existence is determined by the continuing desire of its membership to fulfill our Four Founding Principles. 6

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This period in the Fraternity'S life is unlike any prior. As defined eras, the 60s, 70s, and 80s bring to mind specific societal and cultural images. Delta Upsilon achieved success in many areas and, like other fraternal associations, confronted many challenges during these times. Going forward, however, we are experiencing the most opportunity-filled years.

"The future of Delta Upsilon is in our hands"

Campuses across North America have undergone remarkable change in the 1990s. Enrollments are booming, campus demographics are shifting, learning and teaching methods are relying on experiential techniques, and financing for a college education requires creative effort. If aggressively confronted, these changes will allow the entire fraternity system to benefit.

To ensure the progress of the Fraternity, Delta U members must commit and recommit themselves to the principles and values that constitute the very core of the Fraternity. Chapter members must strive to excel academically, culturally, and socially; alumni advisors must contribute time and energy to mentoring, teaching, and counseling young DU brothers; Delta U parents need to take an active role in the activities of the their son's chapter; and house corporation officers must ensure they are managing a chapter house that fosters growth and development, and in a safe environment. Through the work of many, we can realize a future of Delta Upsilon that is bright and prosperous. Interfraternally,

Abraham L. Cross Executive Director & Editor

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What Good Are Frater, Across the United States and Canada, fraternities are facing tough times. For the first time in a decade, manpower is down. The number of men pledged and initiated by all fraternities has dropped roughly 25 percent in the last five years, affecting large and small chapters alike. While in the mid-1980s the average fraternity opened three new chapters for every one closed, today the sound of chapter doors closing outnumbers the new flag-raising by about two to one. New studies show that fraternity men's grades tend to be very close to the AII-Men 's Average - as if the Greek odes to scholarship and knowledge and learning fall on deaf ears and make almost no difference. When it comes to alcohol abuse, the new studies report, fraternity men are almost three times as likely to binge drink - downing five or more drinks in a single drinking session than non-fraternity men . What's going on here? Is the most enduring student organization in North America - the college fraternity about to hit a brick wall? What good are fraternities? Neither Delta Upsilon nor the fraternity world at large has stood idly by and watched these trends without action. In part, the decline in number of chapters (and some of the manpower loss) results from self-pruning, as chapters which refuse to abide by fraternity standards and values have been closed. In the past eight years, fraternities in general have experienced the world of loss prevention , in the form of specific programs to reduce liability exposure from risks such as alcohol and drug abuse, house safety problems , hazing, sexual abuse and open , uncontrolled house parties. Through mandatory insurance purchas ing and other measures, chapters have been asked to reduce the risks they pose - at much expense of money, energy, and time. Not all chapters have complied, and colleges and fraternities have had little patience with those who defy the loss prevention trend. Campus housing trends have changed, too. Fewer entering freshmen - and more students enrolling a few years after high school graduation - mean that many residence halls are no longer overfilled . At the same time, residence hall educational programming efforts rival the better fraternity programs.

Apartment living is more attractive . Many fraternity houses built after World War II are in need of major renovation , and deferred maintenance has made some chapter homes over-priced, unattractive, even unsafe . And in some cases, campus clubs and interest groups which have never offered group housing are starting to do so, emulating the fraternity experience and further diluting the rush market.

Besides the recent loss prevention assessments of better that $ 100 per man per year, many fraternities have added semester fees to the traditional pledge and initiation fees. What good are fraternities? The QlIarterly is not alone in seeking to answer that question. Nor can alumni afford not to have an answer: your son, oryour nephew, or your boss's boss, will one day ask, "Hey, you were in a fraternity down at 01' State U, are they any good?" A major research initiative is underway, through the National Interfraternity Conference (NIC) and National Pan Hellenic Conference (NPC) , to quantify Greek scholarship, campus involvement, graduation rates , job search success, grad school admissions, financial loyalty to alma mater, and other data which point to Greek successes or deficiencies . The goal is to compare the level of success achieved among Greek men and women, versus independent students. Delta Upsilon , too , is re-evaluating the concept of pledge education, with an eye toward significant reform. In 1995, a group of DU brothers was commissioned to start work on a series of educational programs that would help bridge the gap in education,

experience, and development among our undergraduates. Among their early conclusions, was the need for a seamless pledge AND member educational development program. They concluded that the program must have a strong central mentoring component; one that promotes the sharing of ideas, reflection on personal development progress, and true embracement of the values and principles which have always guided our Fraternity. The program would reinforce an atavistic progression in philosophy from "pledge training," to the more intellectual and thoughtful approach of our fraternal forebears. For most chapters, the fundamental shift in pledge education from rote memorization of Fraternity facts to genuine adoption of common principles and assimilation into our

of accomplishing things he thinks are important, which also lie within an overall plan of what a man should develop through time in college, and what experiences the Fraternity should provide." A further report on the Star Program will appear in a future issue. A renewed investment in the personal development of our brothers is being mirrored by a reassessment of the environment in which these young men live and work together. Successful capital fundraising campaigns have recently reestablished our chapters at Kansas , Nebraska, and Wisconsin as pre-eminent living facilities on their respective campuses. More chapters can and must follow these efforts. The DU Educational Foundation has also entered the mix, with Chapter Educational Accounts providing funds for housing renovation projects, as described in the Quarterly's last issue. The signs of change and progress in DU are irrefutable, and those with faith are rolling up their sleeves to find ways to improve chapters across North America. But the question remains: What good are

fraternities today? To answer that question, the Quarterly asked what may seem to be a biased group of men: DUs. DUs who teach high school ; advise fraternities ; DU deans of students, and

brotherhood along criteria based solely upon merit, will require that the Fraternity reeducate our chapter leadership. According to Drew Dunham, Sail Jose '86, chairman of the Fraternity'S Educational Programs Committee, the new total education project has been titled, The Star Program for Leadership Development. " The Star Program is a program of leadership development unlike any pledge education program DU has had before," says Brother Dunham. "Based on the view that everyone has a different college experience, the Star Program will be customized to fit each man, who will set his own goals in five different areas. "It's designed to give each DU a personalized plan of diverse activities which point to his interests, and to give him a sense

ÂŤDelta Upsilon stamps.a man nine times out of ten as an earnest man ... This is the spirit of Delta Upsilon, good times, fellowship, social enjoyment. the best of youth and life charged with intense eamestness, manliness and purpose to get the truly best there is in the world." Charles Evans Hughes Colgate & Brown 1881 Deceased Chief Justice, U.S. Supreme Court QlUlrtel'ly, July 1909

those a few years into the work world who could reflect on what college classrooms did and did not teach them. We asked them what were the benefits and the drawbacks of their fraternity experience, and the relative quality of Greek life on their campus. Each was asked what was troublesome about Greek life today, and what changes Greeks should embrace and implement. Among their responses, these DUs identified two verities: I) It takes caring alumni to keep fraternity chapters on track. When they stick to their true purpose, fraternity men teach and learn invaluable lessons in social skills, teamwork, organization, leadership, and commitment to each other's success. 2) Left unguided by alumni and their sense of heritage, most undergraduate chapters get off course, following the easiest path toward whatever appeals at the moment, and losing sight of their true purposes. These chapters spiral downward: conduct deteriorates, rush results shrink, the chapter's housing pales against better managed competition, and alumni who might help often throw up their hands in frustration. Sprinkled across the following pages are insights from a few additional DUs who may have come to your attention over the years, and we provide the perspective from undergraduates as well -- four chapters were invited to explain what they think is the best reason to join a fraternity today. As you read this, please ponder: How do we nourish verity #1, identified above?

"1 see my four years as an undergraduate member. of Delta Upsilon at Tufts Dniv~rsity as a major contributor to my . aeveloprnent as a team member and tyam builder." Fre~ejick fl. "Rick" Hauck, FormerJ'IA~SA Astronaut

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What good are fraternities today? "Fraternities give men the opportunity to learn how to deal with other human beings in a positive, supporting environment, where they can develop leadership skills and learn to understand the world around them," said Dr. Gordon H. Henry, North Dakota '62, vice president for student affairs of the University of North Dakota. "The need for fraternities is greater because people have become more isolated, through technology, through fear of leaving their homes. They need a chance to learn how to interact." On his campus, Brother Henry said, the clear difference between successful and slipping chapters is "what they believe a fraternity is. The successful chapter believes in the ideals of the founding fathers and they know what their purpose is - to learn, to encourage each other, to graduate. The non-successful chapters are drinking clubs, boarding houses, who come together and have a good time and see no reason beyond that for existing. If they get in trouble and lose the charter, they just move elsewhere and continue; they see no sense of responsibility to the past or to the future." Fraternities now have strong challenges for the minds of undergraduate men. 'There was a day when we cornered the market on education beyond the classroom. Now the residence halls have more living and learning programs, and they emulate the feeling in some fraternities. If we live up to our ideals to the fullest, I'm not sure anyone can match us. But as just another place to live, we have plenty of rivals." Students need more help than ever in working with and relating to others, said Brother Henry, and they are becoming less able to set up "affinity groups" on their own. To counter that, fraternities need to know how

to be less concerned about their image and more concerned about what they do on campus. "Get to know your administrators and faculty. Be less defensive and stop putting down those who don't belong to fraternities, and even each other. Our own worst enemies are other fraternities and sororities, who criticize a chapter which is struggling and trying to improve. Who wants to join a system where the chapters speak ill of each other?" Brother Henry sees power in chapters willing to take risks and try new approaches. "We have one chapter very close to being dry (no alcohol in the house or at chapter events). They're almost beating people away from the doors during rush. There are lots of students near a 4.0 who realize that on a professional track, they need some involvement in an affinity group and might like to join a fraternity. In the past they would have completely scoffed at being Greek. I think top students are starting to differentiate among chapters on campus, and not generalizing the system as much as they used to." Gary J. Golden, Rutgers '74, is vice president for student affairs at San Juan

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College in Farmington, N.M. Brother Golden is a past president of the Fraternity. He echoes Brother Henry's observations. "DU is at good institutions where you can get good book learning, but very few thoroughly teach good people skills. Nothing on campus equals the learning to live together and communicate with your fraternity brothers. You may be head of a campus organization but at the end of the day you can walk away and go back to your room; it's not like that in a fraternity. It's round-the-clock leadership schoo\." All new students learn to balance their new-found personal freedoms with responsibility and self-discipline to face the academic rigors needed to succeed, Brother Golden said. "As a freshman, you can be as successful, or as deviant, as you want. It's the Fraternity's role to guide men toward the right balance and avoid the pitfalls that misuse of that personal freedom can bring. "Don't underestimate how powerful fraternity membership can be. Take advantage of the opportunities within a fraternity chapter to learn how to run a successful organization," Brother Golden advised. "Fraternities give men a basic sense of security, a home away from home, especially for freshmen - a safe base to ease the transition into college," said Bruce E. Peterson, Western llli110is '73, director of campus life at Marietta College. "But like any family, they can become dysfunctional. If there isn't good advising and alumni support, you can see them veer off into alcohol problems, academic destruction, and all sorts of abuse. The role models we give young fraternity men are really important." On his campus today, the importance of being Greek is shrinking. "Men see a lack of value for what's there. They feel they can get

what Greeks offer without paying the added costs," Brother Peterson said. "We need to do a lot more programming, but it's a lost art, chapters don't know how to do it. We can bring in the fire chief to talk about fire safety, but how does that fit with what we did last month and will do next semester? We need to go in and do an academic program with some bite. We know the mechanics of how to get a guest speaker, but not how to connect it into a real lifeshaping experience. "It comes back to good advising. We're doomed without it. The sororities have great advising systems, on leadership skills but also general support and counseling. It takes mentoring programs, and internships, and personal involvement by alumni. We can sell all these great DUs who are CEOs, but we need the alumni programming to go with it," Brother Peterson said. Member costs are a concern where parents see fraternity as just fun, he said. "They say, 'we're paying all this money for school, and here's member fees and a badge, and semester fees and insurance. We're not paying for fun, you need to study, so fraternity is one thing that can just be cut.' Greeks have to work to counter that." The "theme house" is a new trend being seen at Marietta. 'The eco club has taken

over a Greek house, and also the Intervarsity Christian Fellowship. They're offering special programming just like fraternities. They reinforce the need for people to group together with common interests, but they definitely compete with fraternities," Brother Peterson said. David M. Heinen, Western Illinois '90, assistant director for fraternity life at the University of Wyoming, shares more than just his chapter with Brother Peterson - both were live-in graduate advisors to the Western Illinois Chapter. "Fraternities definitely teach leadership and the ability to interact with others socially. You can transfer those skills directly to the working world - budgeting, motivation, teamwork," said Brother Heinen. "But Greeks have a problem with peer pressure and learning how to deal with it when it's pressure the wrong way, like to drink too much. I also see some students who care too much about their chapter, and spend all their time trying to rejuvenate a struggling group at the expense of their grades. "Greeks also need to focus more on academics, returning to our basic values," Brother Heinen said. "We can also benefit from less emphasis on big campus parties, and more on smaller functions where you can interact and even learn something new." The view from academia is that fraternities have their faults but definitely teach priceless lessons on how to work with others. How do recent DU graduates view what the Fraternity gave them, with a few years of hindsight? It is no surprise that they share the same praise for their experience - while seeing needs that could have been better met. "I attended a commuter school where DU gave me a connection to my student life that will last forever," said Bryan Monkarsh, Long Beach '91. "Organizing groups of men and mobilizing them for events is a great skill for any job. Networking in social situations will help you get a better position in your current company or another." "I found that learning how to work in groups, obtain consensus, and learning how to plan, lead, follow, delegate, and organize systems of people is invaluable," said Allen Walters, Georgia Tech '69. "I found that being a DU was enough introduction to ask a focused question to someone who knows, someone to point the way, someone with an answer.

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"I have never been turned away by another DU when I asked a focused question." Brother Walters also said powerful skills are taught in fraternity decision-making. "You learn how to listen to others, how to be wrong and overcome it in a group, how to get your ideas adopted by a group, the importance of giving credit to others, as long as the job gets done. Most importantly, fraternity teaches what works and what won't work when working with others." "How did DU enhance my college experience?" asked Kevin Moore, Technology '92. "How didn't it? Support in academics and sports, community involvement, campus and Greek activities, a network that helped me through the tough classes - how to learn and understand, not just pass. "Being a DU made college what it was for me. It was honestly more influential and beneficial than the classes, homework, part time jobs, and even interaction with my family. It helped me get all my summer work, to get on top of my interviewing and presentation skills, leadership and speaking abilities, and more. If it could have done anything better, it would have been time management," Brother Moore said.

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"The exposure to men from very different backgrounds, experiences and ideas of how the world works prepared me for my work in economic development and now educational administration," said Gregg Moor, Alberta' 88. "It taught me that everyone is important and I can learn something from everyone. Perhaps I would have learned that sooner or later. but it came faster in DU. "I do wish we would have more programming on things like financial management that you hit in the real world." "The biggest boost from DU was the ability to interact with others and to speak to groups. Courses show you the concepts but never give you the true experience. Delta Upsilon put me right there in the thick of it," said Aaron Spurlock, Northern Colorado '95. "We had budgets to work, morale to keep up, needed to recruit men, and enhance our campus image." "As a result of my DU experience, I feel I had an easier time adapting to new situations and challenges, versus my peers who were not Greek," said Norm Sidler, Bradley '9 J. "For example, I felt comfortable putting on a presentation or discussing issues with clients in business meetings. I had gone through similar situations in chapter meetings and as a DU officer. "During rush, the practice of giving oral bids made me feel more prepared at the office." "Being a new member taught me how a tight group of dedicated people can succeed in things like philanthropy projects. Being an officer showed me how challenging leadership can be, especially when you literally have to live with your decisions," said Jeff Fuhrman, Northern JO\F([ '94. "When I went to the Regional Leadership Seminars and the Leadership

Institute, I realized I was part of a much larger brotherhood dedicated to culture, character, justice, and friendship. Delegation, planning, motivation - all these lessons have been absolutely invaluable in my three years at law school. And I haven't had an interview yet where my experiences in DU weren ' t directly applicable to the skills and qualifications employers were looking for," said Brother Fuhrman. What good are fraternities? These anecdotes and testimonials lay it out. We continue to stand for Friendship, Justice, Liberal Culture, and Character in an environment of non-secrecy. We imbue young men with interpersonal and leadership skills more completely than any other campus organization. Going forward , however, we must be sure to understand the needs of young men in today's context. This will include providing an environment and instruction that counters the effects of inadequate high school curricula, and ravaged family structures. Perhaps more than any generation in our history, the students of today must be furnished with a spiritual footing to believe in something larger than the self. They must come to know more responsible, trustworthy male role models and mentors. They must witness lives lived with passion toward honorable purposes. Where we (and college and local officials) have tacitly allowed our fraternity houses to become centers of activity in defiance of the legal drinking age, we need to effect changes to end that illegal behavior. Where studies show that grades among Greeks are only at about the same as all students, our chapters ' programs and peer pressure must be directed toward better academic results for all brothers. Fraternity systems and the men in them have always confronted problems and challenges to their rights of association, but the core beliefs, values, and principles have preserved the existence of our brotherhood for 162 years. Our Four Founding Principles represent stars to steer by for men of ALL ages, generations, and eras. The "good of fraternities ," and their relevance in the coming millennium, will be defined by our ability to meet the changing and immutable needs among young men. So when asked next time, "What good are fraternities," now you know. Or perhaps you have merely been reminded.

Undergraduates Discuss the Merits of Fraternity Membership "What is the best reason to join a fraternity?" and " What does DU have to offer the fraternity experience?" Response from Jason Hiltz, Denison '98: We have thrived without a house since our recolonization in 1991 , and have become the best fraternity on campus at exemplifying the less tangible aspects of fraternity life. Prospective members see DUs who have pride in their Fraternity, who are leaders on campus, and who have forged strong bonds with their brothers, and they, in turn, want to become a part of that. We know we can show men on campus the advantages of a fraternity; friendship, involvement in a great tradition, and leadership, without a house because we' ve done it before.

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''Throughout the years , my association with the Fraternity has continued to bring me untold friends and experiences who and which have enriched my life and that of my family, both professionally and personally. Thus, the DU experience, for me, continues to grow on a nearly daily basis." The Hon. Terry L. Bullock, Kansas State '61 District Court Chief Judge, Topeka, Kansas Quarterly, July 1987

Response from Kris Robl, Kansas State '98 Belonging to a fraternity on the Kansas State campus can be summed up in one word: il/volvemel/t. DU at Kansas State strives for members who are diverse, friendly, and trustful. We look for well-rounded individuals who will turn out to be similar to the renaissance man. We try to provide a positive environment that focuses on studying and brotherhood development.

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Response from Michael Munter, Pennsylvania State '97 Penn State University is one of the largest schools in North America, with over 40,000 students. At such a big school it is very easy to get lost in the crowd. The three most important qualities that a fraternity can enhance is one's commitment, leadership skills, and team-oriented skills. DU offers a student the college experience of a lifetime.

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Response from the Purdue Chapter There are three reasons to join DU at Purdue: the Brotherhood, the Brotherhood, and the Brotherhood. As soon as you walk in the door of our house, you are made to feel as if you belong here, and that feeling is missing at other campus organizations. We must endeavor to become an even better chapter, and that is what we are doing at the Purdue Chapter of Delta Upsilon.

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"You can ' t imagine a more diverse group in a fraternity house, one that could tax the concept of brotherhood. It did just the opposite. It was a wonderful learning experience for all of us that demonstrated how people with common ideals can live together happily and learn from one another."

William Wallace 1II, Union '48 Engineering Mgmt. Consultant Quarter/y, January 1989

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Hami ton Chapter Approaches 150 Years "We work hard to stay in touch with are members of one of the eight national It would be hard to find a more each other, with brother dinners every picturesque small college campus in fraternities . Of about 800 women , more other week, and brother activities like a North America than on a hilltop in than one quarter belong to one of four ropes course. Clinton, N .Y., where Hamilton College local sororities . The percentage of has thrived since 1812. students who are Greek has A constant part of student remained fairly constant, she and alumni life at Hamilton said. since 1847 has been Delta Ms. Low also Upsilon , with an undergraduate described the Hamilton Chapter chapter active continuously for as being improved over the past almost 150 years, a feat of year, and benefitting from some persistence unparalleled in DU "solid leadership." history. As one way of helping Hamilton 's sesquicentennial the I 50-year-old chapter comes July 21, and the chapter continue, Hamilton is one of members are planning events several DU chapters where this spring to celebrate their some pilot member education achievement. The main alumni programs , part of the event marking the 150th Fraternity'S Star Prog/'({II/, are anniversary will occur at scheduled in the next three Fallcoming ' 97 in Clinton, the semesters. prime time when Hamilton A century and a half alumni return to campus. As without a break is no small feat they plan for that event, they for any fraternity chapter. conclude their first year as a Consider first that only 11 other non-housed chapter, based on fraternities are older than DU 's actions taken regarding all Hamilton Chapter. Among fraternities by Hamilton them is Alpha Delta Phi College. Fraternity, founded at Hamilton However, Hamilton DUs in 1832. In July 1847, DU and say their chapter is stronger the II other fraternities counted than ever and ready to tackle the among them about 150 Hamiltoll Chapter executive coulleil officers (back to frollt, next 150 years . Since the chapters. left to right) Chip True '98, Vallya Kasallof '98, housing change in 1995 , the Of those, only 48 are Chris Masotto '98, Kyle Bellllett '98, alld Dave Martucei '98. DUs have crafted a solid active today, and only 27 trace fraternal experience, according to "We ' ve also worked to have some their existence as continuous. Chapter President Christopher Masotto service projects. We just had a haunted Surviving continuously to a chapter '98. house for kids from around Clinton as sesquicentennial is unprecedented in part of the town 's trick or treat program. Delta U. The Williams Chapter was "We did have mostly juniors and seniors living in the chapter house. At the end of last year, our chapter had a forced to close at age 130 when the clean-up of campus; now it's become an Now we are all scattered in the dorms , college banned fraternities in 1964; that but we mostly live in suites with six in a Intersociety Council project. Lots of duration was not continuous. The DUs are Big Brothers for boys in room, and some of the older DUs can Union Chapter, founded in 1838, Clinton, and we ' ve been active in local pull younger men into their suites in the celebrated its 150th anniversary in 1988, blood drives," said Brother Masotto. housing draw. but it was inactive in 1844 and between This focus on service and member "A lot of us are athletes, and the 1864 and 1869, and is inactive today. events has allowed the Hamilton DUs show lots of support at games," he Middlebury, third in order of DU said, listing men who play Chapter to maintain a good membership founding in 1845 , was inactive from intercollegiate lacrosse, football , size, currently 62 men, better than 1847 to 1956, and persisted until college average among DU chapters and ranking officials banned all fraternities in 1990. baseball, tennis, hockey and basketball. about third of Hamilton 's eight chapters . Besides Hamilton, of our first 12 As for chapter meetings, "we don't have an assigned room , but we have been According to Beverly Low, director chapters , only Western Reserve and meeting often in the Red Pit in Kenner of student activities at Hamilton, about Rochester are active today. They had Johnson Hall. 390 of the roughly 900 men on campus periods of inactivity of 13 and 19 years, 16

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Hamilton Chapter: the Early Years

Hamilton Chapter officers pose inside the Red Pit in Kenner Johllson Hall. respectively. After Hamilton , the next senior DU chapter in terms of continuous existence is Colgate, at 132 years and counting. Surviving into the 21 st century, and toward Delta Upsilon' s bicentennial in 2034, presents challenges to all DU chapters , in light of the attitude of some educators toward Greeks. The recent anti-fraternity mood among small private colleges has been especially prevalent in New England , and hence doubly hard on Delta Upsilon as a fraternity which grew strong in the Northeast but expanded from that region more slowly than others . Williams , Amherst, Colby, Middlebury - the list of DU chapters closed because all fraternities on campus were banned, is too long in a society which values freedom of association and the right of citizens to form and maintain private organizations. The colleges' argument is that fraternities , with invitation-only membership practices, are exclusionary and don ' t belong on a campus where the philosophy is that all student organizations should be open to every student. They further argue, among other things , that fraternities are anti intellectual ; center on alcohol related social events; are men-only and thus discriminate against women; and generate attitudes which are pro-hazing, anti-women, racist, or work against the mission of the college. In some instances, where fraternity housing is by far the best on campus, the argument is that non-fraternity members don ' t have equality in access to campus facilities , and thus fraternities must give up their housing (sometimes by a forced sale to the college as happened in Hamilton 's case). Some other Hamilton

fraternities have sued the college and a ruling against the fraternities is on appeal ; those chapters remain in their on-campus housing pending the outcome of the suit. But these examples of Hamilton Chapter activities (combined with the skills and experiences described in the main article of this issue) indicate that fraternities do have a powerful role to play in the development of college men. Hamilton 's housing decision came in spring 1995 and was implemented last fall . According to Tom Morris '81 , President of the Hamilton DU Alumni Board, the sale of the house helped the chapter pay some small debts and left a sizeable fund which is being invested , pending a decision on what use to make of it. One possible use is scholarship assistance to undergraduates , but a final decision will likely depend on the outcome of the litigation with the College, Brother Morris said. Brother Masotto noted that the chapter 's delegate to the DU Leadership Institute and Convention last summer saw directly one of the benefits of belonging to an international , general college fraternity. "The best ideas came from seeing what other chapters are doing. We got a lot of good ideas from informal talks with other DUs. We also try to visit nearby chapters and have enjoyed a clambake with the DUs from Cornell in the past." DU - and the entire fraternity community, especially in New England would do well if the spirit of improvement and brotherhood at the Hamilton Chapter of Delta Upsilon were carried into all our chapters. By Thomas D. Hansen , [DI VO Slole '79

Hamilton was DU's fourth chapter in order of establishment, after Williams in 1834. Union in 1838. and Middlebury .in 1845. Hamilton's founding year of 1847 was especially noteworthy in Delta U history. Hamilton came into being as The Social Fraternity, or Theta Sigma, on July 21, 1847, according to chapter minutes. Its members swore to stand together under the banner of Equality, Fraternity and Liberty, and vowed anti-secrecy on the campus of Hamilton College in Clinton, N.Y. A motto was adopted, meaning "justice and wisdom:' Just four months after its founding, Hamilton - now called The Equitable Union - was the host fraternity to delegates from The Social Fraternity of Williams College, The Equitable Union of Union College. and Delta Sigma of Amherst. This convention. in Troy. N.Y.â&#x20AC;˘ marked the founding of the AntiSecret Confederation, with its purpose the opposing of the abusive actions of secret societies in college life. (The secret societies themselves were not opposed. but their actions to combine to allocate campus honors among their members regardless of merit raised the ire of early DUs.) At the Troy Convention. delegates wrote a constitution and adopted a key bearing the words, translated from the Greek. meaning "Nothing Secret:' The hues of "old gold on a field of sky blue" were endorsed as the Fraternity's colors. Hamilton was the only chapter present at all three pivotal early DU conventions: formation of the ASC in 1847; the 1852 Convention whose attending chapters were called the "Seven Stars" in the anti-secrecy battle. hence their appearance on the coat of arms; and the critical wartime Convention of 1864 which saw adoption of a strong central organization, the name Delta Upsilon (in common but though not universal use) and final approval of the DU badge we wear today. DELTA UPSILON QUARTERLI'/JANUA RY 1997

DU Educational Foundation News What We Do and Why

How We Meet Undergraduate Needs

We received a thoughtful letter at the DU Headquarters from an alumnus, shortly after the publication of the previous issue of the Quarterly. He suggested that until he had read two pages of the October '96 magazine which were devoted to a description of the programs and services of the DU Educational Foundation, he hadn ' t really understood what the Foundation did or why it existed. Reflecting on it, this brother 's brief observation has become one of the most important and valuable letters I've received in my six-year tenure as Executive Director of the DU Educational Foundation. I have since tested his thoughts about the Foundation with other alumni. The response from nearly everyone, in varying degrees, has been that the DU Foundation is indeed regarded positively, but suffers from a vague perception of purpose and relevance. In the midst of these revelations, I came across a powerful statement from leadership maven, Frances Hesselbein. She says that, "People want to be a part of something that makes a difference, that transcends the ordinary. They want a star to steer by. The need for a clear, compelling mission - a reason for being, a purpose - cuts across every organization." Ironically, the gist of Ms. Hesselbein's statement was something that I learned

The programs and services of the DU Educational Foundation help build effective and ethical leaders. College classroom instruction cannot offer the quality and depth of leadership education content that our seminar programs do, nor can they provide the laboratory for leadership experience in which we' ve immersed each brother each year since 1834.

as an undergraduate brother 15 years ago. The success of our chapter and the young men in it, was determined by the zeal with which we pursued individual and collective goals to be extra-ordinary. Today, I am armed with the renewed realization that each person reading this page is owed the regular, dependable articulation of the DU Educational Foundation's unique raisond 'etre. We must also employ media beyond this magazine to increase accessibility to and awareness of our message. Targeted mailings, phone calls, personal visits, and, starting this month, a presence on the DU International homepage for internet users - all will be representative of our increased outreach efforts. In the space remaining here, it seems most appropriate to get started on the task to clear the clouds of uncertainty surrounding the DU Educational Foundation, and the impact it has on the li ves of over 3,000 young brothers each year. I invite and encourage your thoughts and opinions as we move forward. Fraternally,

Rick Holland, Syracuse '83 Executive Director DU Educational Foundation

Delta Upsilon International Fraternity

At the recently-held annual Presidents Academy in St. Louis , young men were exposed to extraordinary leaders, mentors, and peers whose interests and career pursuits ranged from the clergy to computer engineering - and everything in between.

Unique educational programs such as the Presidents Academy and the Leadership Institute are based on the following assumption, stated best by Jim Kouzes, co-author of the outstanding book, The Leadership Challenge: "[Leadership is] an observable, understandable, learnable set of skills and practices

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How We Meet the Needs of Alumni and Friends of DU In proportion to the role each of us feels DU has had on our growth, development, happiness, and success, a broad spectrum of needs are fulfilled by the opportunity to "give something back," or to sustain the gifts of DU membership for current and future generations. The DU Educational Foundation provides a mechanism with responsible, mature, and consistent stewardship, to meet many needs. These include the desire to satisfy a sense of indebtedness; celebrate the gifts of life-long friendship ; invest in the leaders of tomorrow ; build and renovate chapter houses ; improve the scholastic performance of undergraduates; honor the memory of a loved one, and yes, even claim a deduction on federal tax returns. Practical needs are also being addressed, as recent DU Educational Foundation grants have helped create the Alumni Advisor/House Corporation Conferences. Offered two times each year, these new educational programs are specifically designed for those entrusted with the operation and counsel of chapters throughout North America.

1997 Presidents Academy Sponsorship Gifts Dean's Chair ... given by: Paul B. Edgerley, Kansas State '78 James A. Garfield Keynote Chair ... given by: Richard S. Mel vin, Indiana '30 Oregon Seminar Series for Leadership Studies ... given by: Anonymous

available to everyone, anywhere . . ." Our world needs leaders, and the DU Educational Foundation helps build them.

Alumni News

D. Wagner

Landscape architects in Canada have a new leader of their professional association in David M. Wagner, Manitoba '73. He serves this year as president-elect, and will lead the Canadian Society of Landscape Architects beginning later this year. Brother Wagner earned his master's degree in landscape architecture at the University of Manitoba in 1980, and has won regional and national awards for such landscaping projects as park and urban design and golf course architecture. He and his wife, Laurie Lamb Wagner, have their own firm in Winnipeg where they live with their three children.

John H. Lappere, Northwestern '33, of Evanston, Ill., recently established a special fund with the Kellogg Graduate School of Management at his alma mater. It will support a summer internship for a student in the non profit field, with a goal of linking academic theory with practical experience.

A DU best known for nine years' service as arbitrator between Major League Baseball and its players association is the new President of the National Academy of Arbitrators, the top professional organization of labor and employment law arbitrators in the U.S. and Canada. George Nicolau, Michigan '48, has also just completed service as President of the International Society of Professionals in Dispute Resolution. He has arbitrated disputes between professional player unions and the National Basketball Association, the National Hockey League, and the Major Indoor Soccer League. Among other assignments, he is a visiting professor on both coasts - at Pepperdine Law School in California and at Cardozo Law School in New York.

The Bakersfield Symphony Orchestra in Bakersfield, Calif., enjoys the services of Charles G. Stone, Wisconsin '30, as its director of development. Part of Brother Stone's personal development program is a regimen of lifting free weights at age 86.

G. Nicolall Radio Station KHAN, 1130 AM in Minneapolis, has a new promotion director: Jamie Kottmeier, Minnesota '96. He credits experience as vice president for public relations for his chapter as one reason he landed the job.

The United States Circuit Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit has a new law clerk in Dean C. Eyler, Northern Iowa '93. He will be clerking for Justice Donald Ley in Minneapolis. Clerks are appointed from graduating law school classes. The Eighth Circuit handles federal appeals from district courts in Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, South Dakota, North Dakota, and Arkansas.

After five years in Singapore, Kirk "Mick" Moul, Northwestern '74, is the new vice president for operations alliances of Compaq Computer Corp. in Houston.

Ohio State University will benefit from $1.6 million in commitments through the generosity of Maj. Gen. Raymond E. Mason, Jr., Ohio State '41, and Margaret Mason. Working through the Raymond E. Mason Foundation, Brother Mason committed $1 million to OSU's Fisher College of Business. First is a permanent endowment of a professorship of transportation and logistics, to honor his father, Raymond E. Mason, Sr. Part of that gift will support the College's new building complex, and its main reading room will carry the Mason name. Brother Mason has also given $500,000 to endow a professorship which will bear his name, in military history at the Mershon Center. Brother Mason served in the Fourth Armored Division of Gen. George Patton's Third Army in the European Theater of Operations during World War II.

W. Terry Goggin, Oklahoma State '72, has taken a position as writer/editor for CNN Interactive (http://www.cnn.com) in Atlanta. Brother Goggin was formerly a newsman for the Associated Press in Jackson, Miss., and later was a senior news editor for Radio Free Europe & Radio Liberty in Munich, Germany. DEI:rA UPSILON QUARTERlXIJA:-.JUARY 1997

Alumni News John T. Weisel, Oregon '48, who recently completed a term on the Fraternity's Board of Directors, is now President and CEO of Wei-Bac Investments Co.

+ Stanley R. Banas and his family-run company were featured recently in a cover story of Business Vehicle Leasing magazine. Brother Banas, Purdue '50, is President of Stanley Spring and Stamping Co. of Chicago, founded by his father in 1944. The company produces springs, stampings, wire forms and fasteners in assemblies and sub-assemblies, for all types of industries, including electronics, automotive, appliance, aerospace, and office machines. Stanley Spring and Stamping Co. facilities are located in Chicago and in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. The article featured the company's trial run of leasing four cars used by company executives, and their satisfaction with the fact that leasing freed up operating capital for other company needs. Brother Banas is also active in banking, with banks in 12 locations across the U.S.

+ Central Washington viewers can see Greg Nieto, Santa Barbara '91, as a reporter and anchor on Television Station KNDO-TV, Channel 23 in Yakima.

+ After serving two terms in the Rhode Island House of Representatives, Timothy A. Williamson, Union '84, has received the endorsement of the electorate for a third term. He is an attorney in private practice in West Warwick, R.I. He and his wife, Mary Anne, also care for Connor George Williamson, born last June 3.

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Eighteen Iowa alumni gathered for the wedding of Mark R. Clouse/~ Iowa '95, and Angela Beyerink.

DU's Lieutenant Governor of Montana made a strong showing in his effort to become a United States Senator, but Dennis R. "Denny" Rehberg, Washington State '77, fell a few votes short. Brother Rehberg polled 45 percent of the vote on November 5, but lost to three-term incumbent Sen. Max Baucus in Montana's closest Senate race in at least 18 years. Brother Rehberg's political activities began in 1977 when he was an intern for the State Senate. He then was a legislative assistant to U.S. Rep. Ron Marlenee in Washington, D.C. In 1984, he sought office himself, and was elected to the first of three terms in the Montana House of Representatives. In July 1991, Brother Rehberg was appointed to a vacancy as Lieutenant Governor. He ran for re-election in 1992, serving with Governor Marc Racicot. As Lieutenant Governor, Brother Rehberg was chairman of the worker compensation task force which recommended many changes in the state's system. He heads the Montana Drought Advisory Council, active in drought preparedness, and helped establish the Montana Consensus Council which works to resolve natural resources disputes. He also helped organize the Montana Rural Development Council for economic development. Brother Rehberg is a fifth generation Montana rancher, and manages his family ranch near Billings. He and his wife Janice have two children.

D. Rehberg

Alumni News He may take after his father, Roy J. Michael Jordan probably hopes that Harney, Nebraska '17, who played baseball Thomas R. Harney, Sail Jose '52, doesn't in college and on a service team during World take up basketball. War I, then two years of semi-pro ball in the At the age of 67, Brother Harney - son of Midwest. The senior Harney also helped a DU college varsity baseball letterman - won found Alpha Pi Omega at San Jose State the pentathlon gold medal in the California State Senior Games in Sacramento this spring. University, the local fraternity which in 1948 became DU's San Jose Chapter. The younger It was his first attempt at the pentathlon. On Harney had a little help from his mother, his way to 1,714 points, he threw the javelin 62' 11", long jumped Lillian Silvis Harney, who led 11 ' 5", threw the discus 76'3-14", ran the young chapter's 200 meters in 34.2 Mother's Club. seconds and finished One of the 1500 meters in Brother Harney's 9:57. He also won prized possession bronze in the high is his father's jump at 3'8". letterman sweater Brother Harney, a bearing the "N" former secondary he earned playing school teacher and first base for the currently a San Jose Cornhuskers. In attorney, has a the photo below, reputation for picking he's wearing it, in up events quickly. the company of Last winter, having R. Harney never worn Edwin T. snowshoes, he entered Mosher, Sail Jose a lOa-yard dash and an incline event at the '52, and David A. Heagerty, Sail Jose '50, at state senior winter games. He won both an alumni reception at the Fraternity's Board events (28.6 seconds, and 4:36.94, of Directors meeting in San Jose in respectively). November.

(L to R) E. Mosher, T. Harney, and D. Heagerty DEnA UPSILON QUARTERLYlJANLlARY 1997

Fraternity Treasurer's Report A strong financial base is essential as the Delta Upsilon International Fraternity Builds the 2 Jst Century Fraternity. This past fiscal year which ended June 30, 1996 was one in which DU continued to build on that foundation for the future. There are four key items which will present the best overall picture of the financial condition of the Fraternity as of June 30, 1996: 1. General Fraternity Statement of Activity 2. Loss Prevention Fund Statement of Activity 3. Performance of the Permanent Trust Fund 4. Accounts Receivable

General Fraternity Statement of Activity Operating Revenue Undergraduate fees, including pledge, initiation, and member fees, were $474,520 which represents 64% of the Fraternity's operating revenue. Total pledge and initiation fees were down by 5% due to five installations in the previous year. However, we experienced internal growth from our existing chapters with a 6% increase in pledges and an 8% increase in initiates. Grants from the DU Educational Foundation totaled $128,942 or 17% of our operating revenue. This represents a 16% increase over the grants received for the previous fiscal year. Investment income from the Permanent Trust Fund, calculated at a predetermined rate of 6% of the market value of the portfolio at the beginning of the fiscal year, was $84,075 which represents 11 % of the Fraternity's operating revenue. Other income items which include resale items, affinity card revenue, and other income totaled $52,211 or 8% of our operating revenue. Total operating revenue for fiscal year 1996 was $739,749. This represents a slight increase over the previous fiscal year and 6.5% over budgeted income. Operating Expenses Through fiscal prudence and expense management, total operating expenses for fiscal year ending June 30, 1996 were again under budget. The area of most significant savings was the Leadership Institute. The 1995 Leadership Institute Planning Committee and IHQ staff did an exceptional job in providing a high quality program that was $20,000 under budget. Due to the Institute's location in Banff, Alberta, Canada, the program cost $10,000 more than the previous year's Institute in Indianapolis. While the Quarterly expense was slightly under budget for the year, it was $8,000 over the previous year due to an increase in paper costs. Other expenses increased slightly from the previous year and the budget due to a precautionary increase in the allowance for 22

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uncollectibles. Professional staff, which represents 26% of our operating expense, was on budget for the year but higher than last year due to an Executive Director & Editor on staff for the entire year. Finally, office expenses and facility and depreciation all remained on budget. Total operating expenses for fiscal year ending June 30, 1996, totaled $672,331, or approximately $9,000 below our budgeted expenses. The increase in operating revenue and decrease in operating expenses as compared to budget, resulted in a net operating income of $67,418, the fourth consecutive year Delta Upsilon has experienced a net operating profit. Approximately 88% or $60,000 of the net operating profit was applied as a repayment to the Permanent Trust Fund. Other Fund Income The adjustment to the operating income to arrive at Net Change in Equity before Loss Prevention Fund is the over or under 6% investment return from the Pennanent Trust Fund which amounted to $47,710.

Loss Prevention Fund Statement of Activity Receipts from chapters and colonies for DU's Loss Prevention Program totaled $405,292. This represents a 4% increase over last year. Premiums, claims reserve expense, and related loss prevention expenses totaled $382,455, resulting in an excess of premiums over expenses of $22,837. Therefore, with the Other Fund Income adjustment and the Net Income from the Loss Prevention Fund, the total net income of the Fraternity for 1996 was $137,965, marking the fifth year in a row that revenues exceeded expenses.

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The market value of the Permanent Trust Fund as of June 30, 1996, was approximately $1,453,000, which translates into an 18% return on funds for the year compared to a 16.3% return for the previous year. During the course of the year the Fraternity repaid $60,000 to the Permanent Trust Fund, maintaining the Board of Directors' commitment to a repayment schedule of previous years' borrowing. We anticipate having the Permanent Trust Fund repaid in four years.

C~A_c_c_ou_n_~__R_ec_e_iv_ab_l_e________________~) Last year we reported that receivables from chapters and colonies, including loss prevention fees, totaled $52,345 or 7% of our operating revenue, down from $97,680 or 14% of our operating revenue for fiscal year 1993-94. For the fiscal

year ending June 30, 1996, receivables totaled $49,500 or 4% of our total revenue. This marks a continued improvement from two years ago and indicates the commitment by our undergraduate brothers, the Board of Directors and IHQ staff to reduce and control receivables from chapters and colonies.

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1. No fee increase for fiscal year 1996. 2. Accounts receivable at 5% or less of operating revenue. 3. Maintain Permanent Trust Fund repayment schedule. 4. Adhere to operating budget. 5. Operating revenue growth through increased number of pledges and initiates.

Educational Equipment Incentive Last year DU presented a challenge to our chapters to build a stronger base for the future by creating an incentive for membership growth. During the academic year, chapters that experience a 20% net growth (minimum of five men) in membership would qualify for a drawing to receive a new computer or educational equipment or software of equal value. The following 10 chapters met this goal and qualified for the drawing : Arlington , Cal Poly, Central Florida, Iowa, Iowa State, Miami, Michigan State, Northern Colorado, Rochester, andVictoria.

Pledge, Initiation, and Member Fees 64% 8%

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The Northern Colorado Chapter was selected as the winner and the challenge was again presented to chapters for the upcoming year. Through internal growth and sound financial management by the Board of Directors and IHQ staff, Delta Upsilon Fraternity will continue to strengthen our financial base for the future. Fraternally submitted, Russell L. Grundhauser North Dakota '83 Delta Upsilon Fraternity Treasurer Th e Fmtemity's jillwlces ,vere /ully audited by DUllbm; Cook & Shepard, P.c. A copy o/ th e audit report is available to allY alumllus or ulldergrad uate member UpOIl request, without charge.

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Chapter Spotlights Bradley Celebrates 45th-50th Anniversary The Bradley Chapter of DU recently celebrated the 50th Anniversary of its local fraternity Rho Delta and 45 years of Delta Upsilon International Fraternity. Over the weekend of November 1-3, the chapter celebrated its anniversary in Peoria with over ISO alumni in attendance . The weekend was filled with events including a Fiesta party on Friday night and a formal on Saturday evening at which Bradley President Dr. John Brazil addressed over 500 alumni , undergraduates, and guests. Alumni came from all parts of the US , including Texas , California, and Maine, to observe this anniversary event. Mark Hamburda '99

California Celebrates lOOth Anniversary March 1996 marked the 100th anniversary of the California Chapter. Over 100 people attended the banquet and enjoyed special presentations by various alumni. Over $20,000 was raised toward a goal of $57,000 for our fire sprinkler campaign which is the centerpiece of our current fundraising drive. During the prior academic year, we ranked 8th out of 38 fraternities in GPA. Jack Oliver '98

Carthage Students Stage Rally for Homeless In October, a week of activities to benefit the homeless , organized by the DU Chapter and other Carthage College student groups, concluded with a rally for the homeless. Students created cardboard box "shelters" and spent 24 hours in these makeshift "homes." Participants sought donations of food, clothing and money for the Shalom Center's soup kitchen and food distribution center, and Genesis House, a maternity home for single mothers . 24

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New Rush Program

at Iona Because of the recruitment challenges in recent semesters for all Greek organizations, the lona Greek Council has started a "Rush Fair," similar to the ones at larger colleges. This semester's Fair was a success for us and we met many good men. Most were first semester freshmen and at lona first semester freshmen can ' t pledge. Fall rush is usually geared toward the sophomores who didn ' t pledge their freshman year. In the spring we are expecting a large pledge class. Justin Sabol '99

Kansas State's 40th Anniversary The Kansas State University Chapter of Delta Upsilon celebrated its 40th anniversary on Saturday, November 16 in Manhattan , KS. The activities included the annual board meeting, a recognition program , reception , dinner, and dance.

At the annual alumni board meeting, the Kansas State DUs and alumni were appraised of the chapter status: 62 brothers in the house, they went 7-2 in football , won the swim meet, and placed second in the cross country meet. The board also took up the serious business of Vision 2000, which is the chapter 's current organizational and fundraising goal to renovate and add onto the existing house. John Esau, Kansas '78, Senior Consultant, Pennington & Company, discussed the success of the current efforts -- several significant commitments have already been made by KSU DU alumni. At the evening events , over 170 DU brothers and their guests gathered to celebrate. The group was honored to have six of the Kan sas State Chapter founding fathers and first pledge class present at the events. Those recognized for their contributions and dedication were Matt Colley '58, Gary Conner '58, Nathan Greene '58, Bill Helvey '58, Don Reed '58, and Ralp Willard '58. A K-State DU video that was produced by Nathan Greene and Shane Scott '96 was shared and received rave reviews from the audience. The video documents the

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history of DUs at Kansas State and expresses the vision for the future of DUs at Kansas State University. The Master of Ceremonies for the evening was Bernard Franklin '76.

Largest Pledge Class of Decade for Manitoba Rush went very well with 12 strong pledges of diverse backgrounds. This constitutes our largest pledge class of the decade and places us as the largest chapter on campus. In November we hosted DU's Founders' Day, followed by the 1996 Canadian Chapters Conference. The following weekend DU men went to the PanHellenic formal. The month was capped off in grand style with the initiation of our fall pledge class and our annual formal dinner and dance. Special thanks go to James Bell, Calgary '94, Brad John, IOlVa '96, and Rees Jones, Manitoba '67, for their assistance during the Founders' Day celebration and Canadian Conference. Gordon Reid '99

Miami Participates in Adopt-A-School Brother Scott Young and all Miami DUs have been busy this year with community projects, including Adopt-ASchool and Adopt-A-Block. In addition, we gave up a meal for the hungry in the Oxford area and participated in a community open house to maintain

Chapter Spotlights neighborhood relations. In sports, we have moved up a division and are performing strongly in all areas. Brother Jack McNary organized a spectacular Puddle Pull, Greek Week's final and most popular event. Scott Colman headed a committee that worked hard to put on a special Open House in anticipation of the Spring recruitment season.

Achievement Award by placing 1st in members' grades (3rd overall) out of the 46 chapters on campus. We also excelled in intramurals, placing 6th in our division. Currently we are working with the Ronald McDonald House to raise money for cancer patients. Steve Williams '99

OklahOina Leads the Way

First Legacy for South Carolina Chapter

Earlier this year, our brotherhood suffered a tragic loss in the death of Benjamin O. Pike '97. Our condolences to his family. DU continues to stay at the top of the university's Greek system, with a 1st place finish in academics, a 2nd place finish in intramurals, and 3rd in AllCampus football. We raised more than $4,000 while participating in 800 hours of com unity service. Our semester began with a strong 31-man pledge class. We enjoyed a formal dinner for Congressman J. C. Watts in October, and in late-January will host University President David Boren. These accomplishments and events portray a shining example of what it means to be in Delta Upsilon. Michael Colvin '97

Purdue Again First in GPA The Purdue Chapter has once again captured the IFC's Academic

We recruited 15 super pledges in the fall, including our first legacy ever: Greg McDonald, whose father, Robert, was a DU at Lehigh in 1971. In September we hosted our annual parents' weekend with ribs and chicken grilled by Brother John Michael "Cowboy" Stokes, using his family's secret Southern barbecue sauce. Brothers Chris Bruno Pricenor and Greg McDonald worked hard to put together the annual Gameball Run in late-November from USC to Clemson. Our big fall social event was our annual semi-formal on a harbor cruise in historic Charleston in early-November. Br(lJ1(loll Whitacre '99

Successful Homecoming for St. Norbert Chapter St. Norbert DUs enjoyed a very successful Homecoming, finishing 4th in the men's division overall and 2nd among Greeks. This is the highest ever finish for Delta Upsilon. We have continued to be in the forefront in service, academics, and leadership. An energetic retreat and encouraging visit from Leadership Consultant Brad John, Iowa '96, filled us with inspiration for the upcoming semester. We are preparing for a successful spring rush and continued success on campus. Scott McMaholl '96

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Gamma Sigma Alpha Honors DU Brothers

Chapter Spotlights Spring 1996 Grades

Gamma Sigma Alpha is a national Greek Academic Honor Society. In order to be a member, a student must be a junior with a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher, or earn a 3.5 GPA during any semester of hi s junior or senior year. Membership selection is also based on demonstrated commitment to academic excellence. These DU brothers have been inducted since the inception of Gamma Sigma Alpha in 1990.

It is the goal of the Quarterly staff to publish the academic results and rankings of the Fraternity 's chapters whenever possible. The following statistics were provided to the Quarte~'ly by the respective host institutions. Not all institutions release such information. Those m bold achieved #1 ranking.

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R. P. Clark, Marietta '66

Counterfeit Individualis The spurious and curiously conformist "individualism" into which most of us fall during adolescence may irritate the daylights out of adults, but does little harm, other than providing retroactive embarrassment when adulthood is finally achieved. Today, for example, Margaret Mead would not need to go to Samoa to observe exotic Coming of Age practices, including reversed baseball caps (which lack cachet on anyone but Yogi Berra) piercing and adomment of the anatomy, once thought to be solely a female (and pirate) prerogative; and halite couture that finds its apotheosis in jockey shorts peeking impudently over voluminous trousers that are second cousin to a Hefty "cinch sack." Ah, youth! Of course, my generation had its own sartorially expressed counterfeit individualism which, however tame as it sounds now, also riled elders. In 1963, on the banks of the Ohio at least, the uniform of "non-conformity" was skin

"Constructive individualism encompasses both fidelity to oneself and to the group." tight wheat jeans, often heavily starched by an overzealous laundry to stand proudly on their own; a Brooks Oxford or Madras shirt of rich yet muted hue; and a pair of Weejuns, spit-shined into gleaming umber, with the calculatedly Bohemian absence of socks proclaiming a suave, "damn your eyes" insouciance. For that matter, the pre-WW II college generation also sported voluminous trousers called Oxford bags, topped by those awful sweaters that looked like oversized argyle socks with armholes. But counterfeit individualism (a.k.a. the mindless concept of "cool") has

other manifestations than conformity to fads. In a fraternity setting, taking the form of "in your face" destructive behavior, it is far from benign. Constructive individualism encompasses both fidelity to oneself and to the group. At their best, fraternities foster it; but we are not always at our best. In Germany, the legendary Biirchenschaften, or student dueling societies, are the aristocratic analogue of fraternities. But there is a difference. Biirchenschaft members inflict scars on their opponents. American fraternity brothers specialize in self-inflicted wounds. In the dueling societies, an epee is used. In fraternities, faulty judgment is often the weapon of choice. And its scars, such as special probation, or even "dismemberment" mark and dispossess the entire chapter, not just the offenders. The intolerant Aquarians of 30 years ago, now driving Volvos instead of funky Volkswagen vans, rule much of the academic roost. Greeks must assure by reasonable discretion that these viscerally anti fraternity educational bureaucrats are not handed weapons that can be used to administer the coup de grace to the chapter. From those to whom much is given, a little should be asked. If you accept the privileges of fraternity membership, you necessarily limit your freedom of action in the interests of theirs. In this sense, the "chapter as an institution" is bigger than any individual, class, or clique. The current undergraduates and alumni are only stewards, with a real obligation to the chapter's long-term continuance. Yet, paradoxically, the individual is greater than the chapter, considered solely as a group of people. For while there is a natural group pride and identity, a chapter's highest function is fostering and gaining strength from

members' authentic individuality, not straight-jacketing or submerging it. Charles A. Lindbergh's father succinctly cautioned his young son about the risk of the group "downsizing" the individual: "One boy is a boy; two boys are half a boy -- and three boys are no boy at all!" The greatest and most liberating gift is the constructive individualism to tell a misguided peer to "stuff it" and walk away, or stand up to the group when it is wrong.

"The 'chapter as an institution' is bigger than any individual, class, or clique. The current undergraduates and alumni are only stewards, with a real obligation to the chapter's long term continuance." On the other hand, individuals whose actions tear down the "chapter as an institution" have to be quickly and firmly severed from it. Whether in corporate or academic life or in a fraternity chapter, when members of a group stray from its principles we all have to choose whether to gutlessly "go along and get along" or to take action, so that the group will be preserved and enhanced by our individuality and intelligent stewardship.

The Advocate columil appears occasiollally ill the Quarterly. Submissiolls from DU brothers are welcome.

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Recruitment & Expansion News Community Service + Recruitment In March of 1995 the Victoria Chapter roster listed six members. Since that date, the chapter has recruited an astounding total of 37 new members. Seventeen new men were recruited during the \995-96 academic year. Already this year, 20 new men have been added to the chapter's roster. The success of the Victoria Chapter's recruitment effort has come from the dedication and hard work of the entire group. The chapter is well rounded and very involved in campus and community life. Men with the potential to be DUs were introduced to all aspects of the chapter. Potential members attend chapter meetings, participate in chapter activities such as community service and brotherhood events, and are actively recruited every day by the current pledges and initiated brothers of the chapter. Chapter President Arron Miller, '97 attributed the success of the chapter to one key element - campus and community involvement. "Many of the members were involved in New Student Orientation Staff," said Miller. "This allowed us to take a lead role in promoting DU to prospective members," he continued. Chapter recruitment events included a variety of community service projects. The chapter invited prospective members to join in a dunk tank for the Women's Sexual Assault Center, Big Brothers of Victoria softball game, the

=Success at Victoria

United Way Campus Philanthropy, the chapter's annual Halloween food drive, Red Cross Blood Donor Clinic, and a clothing drive for the homeless. By exhibiting care for, and involvement in, the community, the chapter was able to show prospective members the true value of the Fraternity. Members and prospectives participated side by side in activities which improved the campus and community, as well as the individuals involved. Studies have shown that over 65% of incoming college freshman males participate in community service in high school. It is safe to say that if given the opportunity, this participation will continue in college. Fraternities can provide a chance for men to serve their community and help others. By promoting our community service projects and inviting potential members to participate, we can increase the pool of men who might join our chapters. The recruitment success at Victoria should be an inspiration to ALL chapters of ALL sizes. Their success comes from a determination to improve, a creative and well planned recruitment plan, and the involvement of every member everyday in promoting Delta Upsilon and seeking out new members.

--------------------------------RUSH RECOMMENDATION

We're looking for a few good men! If you know a young man who would make a positive contribution to a DU chapter please take a moment to tell us about him. Send this form to the International Headquarters and we will ensure it is forwarded to the appropriate chapter.

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Northern Arizona Colony Established On November 16, Delta Upsilon officially colonized at Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff. An audience of more than 50 friends, family, and special guests witnessed the colonization ritual which capped off two months of recruitment and development by Fraternity staff, alumni volunteers, and undergraduate members. The 20 new colony members were welcomed to NAU by University President Dr. Clara Lovitt and Coordinator of Greek Life Frank Shushok. The colonization ritual was then performed by Director of Fraternity Programs Greg Lamb, Iowa '94, and Jason Hall, Illinois '92. Alumni President Mike Holpuch, Fresno '69, delivered an inspirational Charge. During his charge, Brother Holpuch recalled his experience in being a founder of the Fresno Chapter. After first pledging another fraternity and enduring a difficult pledge period, Brother Holpuch decided that fraternity life was not for him. However, when DU began at Fresno, he took a chance on this new fraternity. He expressed that hazing has no place in the Fraternity and that secrets are not necessary to have a great Greek experience. Brotherhood and teamwork are the two items on which Brother Holpuch charged the group to focus and develop. He cited these two items as keys to a successful organziation. The ceremony concluded with the presentation of two congratulatory letters. Brother Lamb presented Colony President Jeff Sears with letters from Fraternity President James McQuaid, Chicago '60, and DU Executive Director Abe L. Cross. Following the ceremony, the new colony members hosted a reception for alumni, family, and guests. The new colony members concluded the day with a dinner and brotherhood hiking trip. Letters of congratulations may be sent to: Northern Arizona Colony of Delta Upsilon, P. O. Box 6036, Flagstaff, AZ 860 II. Alumni interested in working with the new colony may contact Greg Lamb at the International Headquarters (317.875.8900).

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Delta Upsilon's newest colony members at Northern Arizona University.

Northern Arizona ColollY Alumni Advisors. Back L to R: Matt Sayel~ Gypsie Denzine, Jason Hall, Doug Wyland, Missouri '83. Front L to R: Mike Holpuclz, Director of Fraternity Programs Greg Lamb, Iowa '94, and Brian Ward, Bradley '91.

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Marriages Baylor '94 Scott M. Herron and Lynne Truscott, August II, 1995. Culver-Stockton '98 Christopher D. Yarbrough and Tara Luse, June 15, 1996. Iowa '95 Mark R. Clouser and Angela Beyerink, October 7, 1996. Maine '86 Glenn R. Duncklee and Kymberly Clendening, October 19,1996. Miami '95 Jay R. Machado and Jennifer 1. Broers, May 26, 1996. Michigan State '94 Steven J. Hallman and Suzann Elizabeth Boka, August 1O, 1996. Tennessee '94 Michael C. Willey and Christa Ford, October 5, 1996.

Births Arkansas '93 Mr. and Mrs. Darin C. Forbes, a son, 10n Curtis, August 3, 1996. Arkansas '80 Mr. and Mrs. Stephen C. Faubel, a son, Christian William, February 23, 1996. Arlington '85 Mr. and Mrs. Karl S. Hegwer, a daughter, Clare Alley, July 16, 1996. Bucknell '90 Mr. and Mrs. Jetl'rey A. Dickson, a son, Garrett, November II, 1996. Iowa State '89 Mr. and Mrs. Douglas D. VanderWeide, a daughter, Grace Isabel, October 27, 1996. McGill '91 Mr. and Mrs. Stephane Koeman, a son, Kevin Andrew, October 3, 1996. Nebraska '91 Mr. and Mrs. Rick C. Tetzloff, a daughter, Lauren Elizabeth, July 15, 1996.

LP AWMEGA Northern Colorado '89 Mr. and Mrs. Allen R. GUI11I11, a son, Alexander, October 21, 1996. Oklahoma '92 Mr. and Mrs. Michael J. Powers, a son, Peyton Michael, July 4, 1996. Oklahoma '84 Mr. and Mrs. M. Brian Barnett, a son, Stephen Austin, September 10, 1996. Purdue '81 Mr. and Mrs. Thomas P. Hinson, a daughter, Liana Margaret, August 23, 1996. South Dakota '81 Mr. and Mrs. Michael J. Garry, a son, Peter Joseph, October 11, 1996. Syracuse '83 Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Stein, a daughter, Isabel, September 17, 1996. Syracuse '82 Mr. and Mrs. Michael D. Barkann, a daughter, Emily, October 12, 1996.

Deaths The Quarterly wishes to apologize for erroneously reporting the death of Arthur James Steckman, Westel'1l Reserl'e '80. We regret any distress caused Brother Steckman, his family, and friends.

BRADLEY William J. Thede '68 BUCKNELL Russell G. Chang '66 CALIFORNIA Edward G. Chandler '26 William B. Nelson '39 William S. Robinson' 45 CHICAGO W. Randolph Bean, Jr. '36 COLGATE John H. Greer '43 John G. Stano '33 COLORADO Barry Laffan '59

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COLUMBIA C. O. Chichester' 48 CORNELL R. W. Crannell '28 DENISON Arthur C. Kelley' 63 DEPAUW Robert W. Current '28 Russell G. Mason '38 HARVARD Frederick D. Wright '38 ILLINOIS Roy Erler' 44 Ryan R. Haiges '95 INDIANA Eugene Atz '42 Frank "Jim" Krick' 47 Maurice B. Miller '30 IOWA STATE Richard H. Schermer' 51 KENT STATE Richard J. Downing' 54 Kenyon C. Kishler ' 57 LAFAYETTE Archie P. Rider '32 MANITOBA Bruce H. Wardrope ' 48 MASSACHUSETTS Gothie Jason Green '96 MCGILL George R. DeArellano '57 Ian D. Mann '46 Geoffrey W. F. Turpin '37 MIAMI James A. Griffin, Jr. '41 Robert H. Salisbury' 34 MICHIGAN Johnson H. Dill '33 Herbert A. Hutchinson '20 MICHIGAN STATE Eugene G. Ruff '56 John R. Shaw '55 MIDDLEBURY Charles H. Shedd '27 MISSOURI Ronald N. Barger, Sr. '64 David E. Bartlett '66 NEBRASKA Wm. W. Frankfurt, Jr. '38 Donald J. Jorgensen '37 NORTH CAROLINA 1. Wickliffe Smith' 34 OHIO STATE William R. Cooper '63 Thomas H. Crum '57 Paul R. Jones '40 OKLAHOMA

Glen A. Day '62 William J. Hefner '37 OKLAHOMA STATE Jack A. Gritl'in '64 OREGON John W. Butler, Jr. '30 Ben W. Forbes '38 John L. Shields '31 PENNSYLVANIA Edwin R. Fait '29 PENN STATE Richard L. Frederick '39 PURDUE Walter G. Cook '43 Robert E. Higgins '42 RUTGERS George C. Jarvis '46 Thomas B. Mullowney '57 SAN JOSE Kent B. Robie '62 STANFORD Richard W. Williams' 49 SYRACUSE Harold A. Stone '26 Stephen R. Wheadon '71 TECHNOLOGY Richard H. Blasdale '31 TORONTO John W. Peace '67 TUFTS Allan L. Barker' 36 Carl G. Mattson '25 UCLA Alti'ed H. Driscoll '27 UNION John Groet '35 VIRGINIA M. D. Ashbury, Sr. '27 WASHINGTON Richard L. Moore' 40 Willis A. Plummer '28 WESLEYAN William F. O'Brien '40 WESTERN MICHIGAN Richard A. Franke '72 Charles C. Rietberg , 61 WESTERN ONTARIO John H. White' 46 WILLIAMS Richard K. Dodge' 36 Krag S. Klages '38 WISCONSIN John E. Spohn '51 Notices received at the International Headquarters through November 22, 1996.

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