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MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT
Brothers in Delta Upsilon, I am thrilled to join the leadership team of our Fraternity. DU has had a very significant impact on my life. It is easy to give back to an organization that has greatly defined many of my adult values and direction.
North America’s Oldest Non-Secret Fraternity; Founded 1834
The Principles of Delta Upsilon The Promotion of Friendship The Development of Character The Diffusion of Liberal Culture The Advancement of Justice
I would like to express my thanks to Brother Ed Porter who served our Fraternity as President prior to me. Thank you, Ed, for your outstanding leadership and support. And Brother Messick, you deserve our appreciation also for your diligence as Chairman of the Board in laying out a dynamic vision for the rest of us to follow. Our Fraternity is in a better position because of these brothers’ commitment.
E. Bernard Franklin, Ph.D. Kansas State ’76
The future of our Fraternity depends on our becoming a progressive men’s organization that increasingly becomes relevant, inclusive, and affirming of cultural differences, especially with regard to class, faith, age, ability, ethnicity, and nationality. America is increasingly becoming a diverse culture, with the Latino population growing at the highest rate. We all must embrace the fact that our chapters of the future will not look like they did when the Fraternity was first established. To be a strong and viable Fraternity, we must recruit men from many backgrounds and walks of life. In seeking to be relevant we must increasingly seek to develop men of integrity, accountability, and connection to their unique feelings and true masculinity. I believe the world longs for a men’s fraternal organization that develops men as leaders for a new world, partners who share in building homes, and fathers who give heart and soul to their children. Finally, we must be an organization that encourages men to live lives of service and mission to others. Many of us have been given much by our educational training and our association with outstanding brothers. But the lives we live today are not just for ourselves and our family. We must learn to serve others who have not had the privileges we have had. To this end, I want to work with our Board of Directors to see how we can develop programs and services that will deliver this vision. As a start, I believe we can redesign this magazine to place articles to challenge our thinking and offer educational opportunities that serve this purpose. I hope you enjoy this first column (see page 10). I also believe we can design undergraduate leadership and alumni events that are relevant and deeper as we seek to build better men. I am open to your ideas and thoughts. Please share those with me. I believe we have an opportunity that no other fraternity has: to become a world class men’s organization. I look forward to working with you to this end. Fraternally,
E. Bernard Franklin, Kansas State ’76 President Delta Upsilon International Fraternity 2
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DELTA UPSILON INTERNATIONAL FRATERNITY
The Motto of Delta Upsilon International Fraternity
Dikaia Upotheke Justice Our Foundation
OFFICERS President E. Bernard Franklin, Ph.D., Kansas State ’76 Chairman of the Board William L. Messick, Lafayette ’68 Secretary Gary S. Killips, Alberta ’71 Treasurer David G. Herzer, Wisconsin ’54
DIRECTORS Malcolm P. Branch, Wisconsin ’69 Timothy C. Dowd, Oklahoma ’75 Ronald E. Dowhaniuk, Oregon State ’86 Charles E. Downton III, North Carolina ’66 Patrick L. Mangold, Central Florida ’07 E. Bruce McKinney, Missouri ’74 Richard X. Taylor, North Carolina State ’82 G. William Whitehurst, Ph.D. Washington & Lee ’50 PAST PRESIDENTS Terry L. Bullock, Kansas State ’61 Samuel M. Yates, San Jose ’55 Bruce S. Bailey, Denison ’58 James D. McQuaid, Chicago ’60 Alvan E. (Ed) Porter, Oklahoma ’65
INTERNATIONAL HEADQUARTERS STAFF Executive Director Dave Maguire, Southern Illinois ’73 Assistant Executive Director Craig S. Sowell, Houston ’92 Director of Fraternity Development Jason H. Clark, Washington State ’01 Director of Finance William E. Humphrey Associate Director of Fraternity Services Matthew T. Getz, Northern Iowa ’03 Senior Leadership Consultants Colin P. Finn, Iowa State ’05 Andrew D. Martin, Washington State ’05 Leadership Consultant Ian M. Areces, Rochester ’06 Office Manager Jo Ellen Walden Membership Records Clerk Roslyn Riall Accounts Administrator Rosemary Brady Chapter Services Administrative Assistant Brandylin Cole Administrative Assistant Jana McClees Executive Assistant Barbara Harness Educational Foundation Executive Director David R. Schumacher
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T H E O F F I C I A L M AG A Z I N E O F T H E D E LTA U P S I L O N I N T E R N AT I O N A L F R AT E R N I T Y S I N C E 1 8 8 2 VOL. 124, NO. 4 - WINTER 2006
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BUILDING BETTER MEN
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Undergraduate News
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11 Educational Foundation 12 Alumni News 15 Deceased Brothers Delta Upsilon International Headquarters, PO Box 68942, 8705 Founders Road, Indianapolis, Indiana 46268, U.S.A. Open from 8:30 to 5:00 p.m. EST., Monday through Friday. Office-317.875.8900 Fax-317.876.1629 E-mail-IHQ@DeltaU.org Website-www.DeltaU.org
San Jose’s fall 2006 initiation held on Saturday, November 20.
In the fall and winter 2006 issues of the Quarterly, you will find chapter news from: Arizona State, Bradley, Bucknell, Carnegie, Central Florida, Chicago, DePauw, Florida, Houston, Indiana, Kent State, North Florida, Pace, Penn State, Purdue, San Jose, South Carolina,Technology, Washington State,Western Illinois,Western Ontario, and Western Reserve.There is space on this list for YOUR chapter’s name. Be sure it gets added for the spring 2007 issue.
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The Fraternity is Pleased to Announce…
…the addition of Matthew T. Getz, Northern Iowa ’03, as the new Associate Director of Fraternity Services. In this role, Matt will be in charge of conference planning duties, including the Winter Educational Conference, the Leadership Institute, and the Alumni Volunteer Conference. In addition, Matt will oversee the responsibilities of supporting alumni chapters and planning the monthly Blue and Gold Events. He will also be leading our Boys & Girls Club Service Partnership. Brother Getz graduated from the University of Northern Iowa in May 2003 with a bachelor’s degree in Marketing. During his undergraduate experience, Matt held the offices of President, VP Membership Education, VP Scholarship, and was the Chairman for the Philanthropy, Brotherhood, Parents and Alumni Relations Committees. He also volunteered as a Big
Brother, a YMCA Youth Sports official, a member of Habitat for Humanity, as well as working actively with the local Boys & Girls Club chapter. Matt comes to Delta Upsilon from the United States Golf Association, where he helped coordinate the 2006 Special Olympic National Games in Ames, Iowa. Brother Getz is excited to meet the challenges that face Delta Upsilon today. He can be reached at the International Headquarters at 317-875-8900 extension 208, or via e-mail at Getz@DeltaU.org. He is open to any questions or suggestions as he enters this new position, and looks forward to serving the greater good of Delta Upsilon.
Western Michigan Chapter Celebrates 50th Anniversary of Founding On October 14-16 the Western Michigan Chapter celebrated its 50th year as Delta Upsilon. The then-named Zeta Delta Epsilon Fraternity petitioned the Delta Upsilon Fraternity to become a chapter in 1956. The celebration covered Western Michigan’s Homecoming weekend. The weekend began with a mixer at the Wayside Inn, a campus favorite. Then a top-of-the-line tailgate on Saturday before the game, which Western Michigan won. That evening a banquet was held in the beautiful and historic Victorian mansion, The Park Club, followed by dessert and dancing. And Sunday capped the weekend with a most splendid brunch and business address. The Western Michigan Chapter has been without an undergraduate presence on campus since 1997. “I think many of our chapters who became inactive in the 90’s could be ripe to return because the support from many directions is stronger now,” said Director of Fraternity Development Jason Clark. “There is such a strong focus on living our principles and building better men as the purpose of Delta Upsilon that we are truly one of the most marketable fraternities today.” Delta Upsilon has begun communication with the Office of Greek Life at Western Michigan and looks forward to working with the University and the alumni to return the undergraduate chapter as soon as possible. 4
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DU Brother Seriously Injured Aaron C. Stidd, Pennsylvania State ’08 was badly injured on October 28 when he was struck by an alleged drunk driver while crossing a street. At this writing his condition is still critical but stable, and he is slowly improving. His DU brothers from the Penn State Chapter have been with him and his family during these past few weeks. Aaron’s father, Jay, said he was impressed with what a wonderful community Aaron shares at Penn State and the fellowship demonstrated by his Fraternity brothers. Best wishes to Aaron and his family. Get well messages can be sent to Aaron at the chapter at 229 Locust Lane, State College, PA 16801.The brothers will see that messages reach Aaron and his family.
The Fraternity has taken a big step forward in gearing up for recruitment in 2007 and beyond. Three newly designed brochures were introduced at the recent Winter Educational Conference. All three brochures are based on the Four Founding Principles of Delta Upsilon. One is designed principally for expansion work; another for distribution to parents; and the third is the overall premise of recruiting based on DU principles. In the Our Founding Principles . . . Make Them Your Own brochure, the Four Founding Principles of Delta Upsilon are defined individually. The plan is to have a page in each of the next four issues of the magazine devoted to further discussion of why and how the principles can and should be of prime importance in recruiting the future members of Delta Upsilon. The Development of Character is the principle of focus in this issue of the magazine. When we begin a conversation with a person, character is probably the first definition we make (very likely subconsciously) of both the person with whom we are speaking and the reflection of our own character. Where we meet this person, under what circumstances, and with what purpose in mind are all initial indications of our own character and what we are looking for in others. If we consciously consider this premise, it can save us from looking in the wrong places for these “men of character,” and can save others embarrassment and/or the feelings of resentment at being rejected. If we openly discuss with one another the importance of character and what it means to us, we can then support each other in the search for other “men of character.” Alumni brothers should share with the undergraduates the lessons of character they have learned and encourage them to raise the bar of their expectations. Men of Delta Upsilon (undergraduates and alumni) should let their character show and not pretend to baser behavior for any reason.
Contact Rick Taylor, North Carolina State ’82, at rxtaylor@mindspring.com about DU’s new recruitment brochures, the practical application of DU’s Four Founding Principles, any questions you have, and suggestion for future articles.
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Arizona State Bradley Chapter Chapter DU’s Arizona State Chapter held their fall 2006 retreat at the Wolf Creek Group Camp in the mountains of Prescott, Arizona. In addition to the scenery being great, the mid-November weekend boasted tons of mental and physical activities that really brought the chapter closer.The camp had many fire pits, hiking grounds, volleyball court, grills, and even a flag pole on which to hoist our chapter flag. Colin Finn, leadership consultant from the Fraternity staff, also attended the event to help facilitate some events and to get acquainted with the members.
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On November 10, the brothers of Delta Upsilon, Carnegie Chapter, participated in an event called Cans Across the Cut.The purpose of this event was to collect the greatest number of canned goods which would then be donated to charity to help
DePauw
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On Sunday, October 29, the DePauw Chapter of Delta Upsilon held its annual Haunted House for the Greencastle and DePauw communities.The Haunted House covered all three floors of the chapter house. The kitchen had our Halloween carnival with games and activities for younger kids.The event, co-hosted with Alpha Phi sorority, brought out about 200 neighbors and students. Delta Upsilon and Alpha Phi members 6
The men of the Bradley DU Chapter have certainly worked together as a team this school year. A testimony to that can be seen by the much improved front of the chapter house. A lot of labor went into the project and the brotherhood has the right to be proud. Having proved to themselves that the “whole is greater than the sum of its parts,” the men went on to raise over $3,000 for St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital. The chapter received an award for having the “most creative philanthropic event” and was recognized on the front page of with Thanksgiving.The team with the most cans would win a trophy and have its picture blown up and posted in the University Center, the main school building. Led by President Andrew Melichar ’07 and Chapter Relations Keith Chan ’07, the brothers collected as many cans as possible. Every weekend of November was spent gathering canned goods and in the end a significant number was collected. On the due date, the chapter brought their cans to the designated area and discovered that they had completely blown the competition away: 1,073 cans were donated by the brotherhood.The second highest team donated 300 cans. DU now has a big trophy to add to its already growing trophy case and is looking for more opportunities to help the community as an entire chapter. were dressed in frightening outfits as the tour circulated throughout the house. At the end of the night, the event turned out to be a success, and the haunted house raised over $400 for the Boys & Girls Club in Crawfordsville, Indiana.
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The Peoria Journal Star for this event of over 25 years standing. Most recently, Dr. Ray Zarvell ’68 was recognized as the Order of Omega Advisor of the Year. Also, the Bradley College of Business honored Brett Jacoby ’07 for his straight “A” grade point average.
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Whitney L. Cushing ’09, of Homer, Alaska, has joined an elite group by winning a Meinig Family Cornell National Scholar Award.This select group of students, which makes up two percent of Cornell’s population, is selected based on leadership and academic excellence. Brother Cushing was very active in his high school, community, and state politics. He once moved 200 miles away on his own for six months to take a paid job on a U.S. Senate campaign. During the summer,Whitney serves as a deckhand on a 32-foot commercial fishing salmon boat in Bristol Bay, Alaska. Whitney was also recognized nationally for founding Homer Alaskan Youth for Environmental Action (HAYEA) – the first environmental youth group on the Kenai Peninsula. At Cornell,Whitney is involved with various clubs and groups, and is on the Student Advisory Board to Cornell Campus Life. He is also a legacy of John “Jack” Cushing ’72.
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Chicago Chapter As Delta Upsilon Chicago begins another year on campus at the University of Chicago, their 105th year to be exact, they would like to keep all of you up to date on the state of the chapter and how they are building for the future. In recent years, DU has continued to invite men of unmatched character and ambition into their ranks, and at an increased rate. DU has seen near unparalleled growth in the last three years, and this autumn’s pledge class alone, numbering nine fine young men, accounts for nearly a quarter of the chapter. Never straying from DU ideals, each of these young men will spend their pledge process embracing and learning to embody the Four Founding Principles: the Promotion of Friendship, the Development of Character, the Diffusion of Liberal Culture, and the Advancement of Justice. Through projects, including refurbishing the house library and volunteering at the local Boys & Girls Club, and through brotherhood involvement, these men are quickly learning what it means to be a DU and the responsibilities that come with membership. Dedicated and responsible brothers are nothing new as can be seen clearly in the current Executive Council. With two fourth year, three third year (including the president), and three second year men, including one holding
two positions, the leadership of the chapter is decidedly young, strong, and ambitious. Each passing quarter has produced brothers who are dedicated to being an active part of the chapter and to fulfilling their responsibilities to Delta Upsilon Chicago, knowing still that what they will gain in return is far greater than whatever they can give. With brothers such as these, the chapter is making sure DU’s foundation remains stable, promising many more years of prosperity. The chapter house, 5714 S. Woodlawn Ave., is the physical foundation of the chapter, and, despite the wear and tear of over a hundred years of existence and 76 years as a fraternity house, it continues to be the chapter’s center of activity. The house remains a place for brothers to come to study, eat, live, and, of course, have fun. Those brothers that live in the house can attest to what a rewarding experience it is, and the continuous desire of younger members to move into the house should always keep the chapter alive. In the last six months, the chapter house has undergone a facelift, receiving new ceramic tiles in the kitchen, new carpeting throughout the common areas, and having the hardwood floors repaired and refinished. In the early spring, the backyard will receive a makeover, as a concrete patio will be poured over a
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The Houston Chapter had an outstanding fall semester.The chapter held its annual philanthropy “Pushball” on September 30 and was able to raise over $600 for the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Houston. Other than participating in their own philanthropy, the Houston Chapter took part in the Zeta Tau Alpha’s Battle of the Sexes at which they won 1st place in the men’s category and swam their way to 2nd place at Delta Gamma’s Anchor Splash. Both these events
raised money for their respective charities. By far one of the greatest achievements for the fall was the Homecoming competition that took place the week of October 30. Homecoming is comprised of 5 events: nominations for Homecoming King and Queen, Paint the UC, Banner Competition,
third of the yard and a wrought iron fence will surround the entire yard. All improvements and maintenance are the result of the desires of the undergraduate chapter and the tireless efforts of George Kotnour, the chapter property manager, whose dedication to keeping the house running and looking good has been invaluable to the chapter. Without George, the chapter house would likely be in a sorry state and great thanks are due to him from all brothers, past and present. DU has a strong and positive presence on campus, due to the actions as a fraternity and the efforts of the individual brothers, as they pursue a plenitude of activities. From fine arts to student government to athletics, the brothers are involved and recognized across the University. The varied interests and pursuits of all brothers continue to emphasize what makes Delta Upsilon Chicago so special, which is that they are a group of exceptional young men who define DU as they define themselves, rather than allowing themselves to be defined by misguided stereotypes. The diversity within the chapter today is important to keeping DU Chicago a unique and strong brotherhood. Strut Your Stuff, Golf Cart Parade, and participation in the events during homecoming week.This year DU was honored that both their nominees made it to the homecoming court, Brother Rey Rodriguez ’08 and Jennifer Blome, president of Delta Gamma, Gamma Sigma Chapter.The Houston Chapter won 3rd place in the Strut Your Stuff competition which is comprised of a scripted dance routine incorporating the theme of homecoming, and took 2nd place in both the Banner Competition and the Golf Cart Parade.The Houston Chapter was excited that they had again won Homecoming for the 5th consecutive year. 2007 The Year of Recruitment
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FloridaChapter The Brothers of the Florida Chapter of Delta Upsilon teamed up with the ALS Association to hold a walk-a-thon on Friday, November 10. The money raised was donated to the ALSA, an association encouraging the scientific research to find a cure for ALS and heightening the
NorthColony Florida On Friday, October 6, 2006 the North Florida Interest Group became the newest colony of Delta Upsilon.
awareness of the nature of the disease. Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, commonly called Lou Gehrig’s disease, is a rapidly progressive, invariably fatal neurological disease that attacks the nerve cells responsible for controlling voluntary muscles. Approximately 5,600 people in the U.S. are diagnosed with ALS each year. You can visit www.alsa.org to learn more about ALS or to donate to the cause.Thus far the Brothers have raised over $800 to be donated to the ALSA. Jacksonville alumni attended the ceremony as well as members from the Greek community, the IFC, Delta Chi headquarters staff, and University of North Florida administrators and student life personnel. Director of Chapter Development Jason Clark, Washington State ’01 and Province 4 Governor Aaron Clevenger, Central Florida ’97 officiated at the ceremony with Tyler Young, Director of Greek Affairs, giving a fantastic charge. The group welcomed parents and guests with a great rendition of Hail, Delta Upsilon and hosted a reception before the ceremony. Brother Clevenger then facilitated a retreat in the forestland of Jacksonville for the new colony with all members attending.
San Jose
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The San Jose Chapter of Delta Upsilon had a busy semester and proof of some of their successes are here and on the Table of Contents page.They defeated the Sigma Chi team in the championship game (20 to 10) to finish the 3x3 basketball season undefeated. Another championship was the IFC football league win over Pi Kappa Alpha.The DU team was sponsored by Monster Energy Drinks.
Washington State Chapter
At the WSU Awards Banquet during the fall semester, the DU chapter was recognized four times.Three of those awards were for scholastic achievement, twice for being above the all men’s 8
average in GPA and once for being above the all campus average for GPA.The fourth award was recognition for the “Most Original Philanthropy.” The brothers collected children’s books last moms’ weekend for the local hospital. In addition to the chapter’s awards, two members won individual awards for their work in the
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In October, five brothers from the Delta Upsilon Indiana Chapter, went to Mississippi to help those still recovering from Hurricane Katrina. Those who attended the relief trip were Ryan Chatani ’08, Brad Newell ’08, Alex Ray ’09, Brendan Sweeney ’09, and Nick Yuknis ’09. These brothers, along with about 40 other Greek students, left for Pass Christian, Mississippi on October 19 and returned October 22. The ride to Mississippi was roughly 13 hours, and when they finally arrived at their destination, they immediately started helping God’s Katrina Kitchen, the volunteer organization centered in the town. Some helped by moving canned foods into a storage shelter, and others built the bunk beds they would be sleeping in for the remainder of the weekend. Although the trip was a lot of work with some sleepless nights, the brothers who attended felt they had experienced a once in a lifetime opportunity to help others. chapter house and in the Pullman community. Jeff Egan ’08 was given the outstanding scholarship chairman award for the last year, and Tyler Chavez ’08 won the award for outstanding chapter service, for the entire community. He logged countless hours at the local veterinary hospital.The chapter is very proud as this is the most recognition ever received for scholarship and philanthropy.
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Western IllinoisChapter The Western Illinois Chapter completed a very successful Homecoming campaign which resulted in the chapter’s second consecutive Homecoming title.The Chapter was paired with Alpha Sigma Tau and Sigma Chi.The three organizations through hard work, and much Homecoming spirit, placed in every event en route to a victory. Freshman Delmar Dade ’09 said, “It’s just such an awesome way to meet people, represent the Fraternity and show school spirit at the same time, it's definitely something I will be taking an active role in for the next four years I am here at Western.”
Western ReserveChapter The Western Reserve Chapter of Delta Upsilon celebrated its 155th birthday this year. Founders Day at Case is now observed during Homecoming weekend in order to get more alumni to attend. A pool tournament is currently being held for freshmen with 20 men participating. The DU chapter hopes to gain publicity and some potential members from the tournament. Also, the Western Reserve Chapter has completed 155 hours of community service this semester, which is 70% of the goal of 222 hours.
Western Ontario Chapter The brothers of Western Ontario Delta Upsilon competed in the Kappa Alpha Theta charity Air Bands on November 2.This year saw the toughest competition in recent memory, with many fraternities putting forth great routines.The DU chapter placed second behind Lambda Chi Alpha in a split decision. This event is an annual charity event held by the Kappa Alpha Theta sorority.This year over $2,000 was raised to benefit the Women’s Sexual Assault Centre in London, Ontario.
2007 Leadership Institute Millennium Hotel, St. Louis, Missouri August 2-5, 2007
Make your plans now to attend. Watch the web site or call the Fraternity Headquarters for more information. 2007 The Year of Recruitment
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Building Your Child’s Self-Esteem by Dr. Bernard Franklin
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can’t believe it has been almost 12 years ago that my late wife and I adopted a baby girl whose biological father is black and whose mother is white. When this high school girl got pregnant, her father gave her two choices: have an abortion or move out of the home. She moved out. This same father called her “pizza face” as she was growing up. Today, she admits that she has been looking for her father’s love in all the wrong places. My 11-year-old adopted daughter is a daily reminder that my words and actions have great power to influence her self-esteem. She may face people who are insensitive to her racial background, or she may someday be rejected by her biological mother’s family. I’m striving to give her a positive view of herself and prevent her from getting pregnant at a young age. One of our favorite things to say in our household is, “Who’s the most beautiful little girl in the world?” She’s my only daughter, and her name is the only right answer. Question number two goes, “And who told you that?” “Daddy did,” she’ll say, or she’ll tell me that one of her brothers told her. It may seem trivial and repetitious, but that’s okay. I want to make sure she has plenty of reinforcement telling her she is loved and accepted. I want her to grow up believing that men who truly care for her are sincere and affirming. Too many little girls are growing up without a father’s affirmation, and the only voices they hear come from men who only want to exploit them, like the vulgar and demeaning messages that the rap culture sends to women. Self-esteem is the result of how children perceive themselves. It includes thoughts and feelings and a whole bank of memories - like mental video tapes - of how their parents look at them, touch them and talk to them.
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According to a wide body of research, children with a high sense of self are more able to see themselves as they really are, and they make good decisions and cope positively with the frustrations and challenges of life. They are much less likely to become involved with drugs and alcohol, become sexually active, and do poorly in school. Beautiful actress Halle Berry came to grips with the anger and pain of her fatherlessness following her divorce from baseball player David Justice. As she described in Essence magazine, her father failed to provide her with the kind of healthy, nurturing relationship that would have served as a foundation for her adult relationships with men. Her father left an innocent child feeling betrayed, unworthy and vulnerable. Years later, she carried that yearning for a daddy into her marriage, expecting her husband to fill the void. Dads, we can build healthy self-esteem in our children. It’s vital for both sons and daughters, but I want to especially focus on daughters because too many fathers try to avoid or deny the importance of that relationship. Your child is never too young or too old to be affirmed. A strong foundation should be poured at birth, increased during the toddler years, and allowed to set like cement so that it holds firm under any painful circumstances she may encounter. Try these strategies to build your child’s self-esteem: ◆ Give your child unconditional love based on who she is, not what she does. Express love over and over and over. ◆ Respect your child. Treat her feelings with the respect that you would want to receive. ◆ Praise your child for accomplishments and good behavior, and be less quick and harsh about pointing out inappropriate behavior. ◆ Communicate with your child. Be an accessible father. Allow your child to express ideas, feelings, and zany fairy tales. Listen and let your child know that she’s important to you. ◆ Encourage your child to develop talents and build confidence. ◆ Be consistent in establishing and enforcing limits. ◆ Appropriately hold, touch, and caress your child, and don’t stop when she starts to physically develop into a woman. ◆ Date your daughter! You will be surprised at what a dinner date to McDonalds, or a movie of her choice will do to build self-esteem. Also, you begin to show her how other men should treat her. Remember, little girls need healthy relationships with their fathers so when they mature and hear a boy mumbling some inappropriate rap lyrics about women, they can turn their head, pop their fingers in the air, and say to themselves, “That's not what my daddy says!”
EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION
DUEF Introduces Online Scholarship Applications at www.DUEF.org Scholarship Applications due May 1, 2007 On January 1, 2007, the Delta Upsilon Educational Foundation will being accepting applications for undergraduate scholarships and graduate fellowships for the 2007-08 academic year. The DUEF is delighted to announce that the application has been made easier by the addition of an online application process at www.DUEF.org. Applicants need only to visit the website and click “Apply Now” on the right side of the page to be taken to the application site.
Scholarship applications will be available for:
All applicants must meet the following general requirements:
• McQuaid Scholarships/Fellowships
• Must submit a Delta Upsilon Scholarship Application • Must be an initiated member in good standing with the Fraternity as defined in the Fraternity’s laws • Must be an enrolled, full-time student in good standing at the college/university at which the chapter is in operation for the academic year following receipt of the scholarship • Must submit a copy of an official university transcript
Five (5) Scholarships of $2,500 each. • Oak Circle Scholarships Two (2) Scholarships of $1,000 each* *Currently two are available, but it is anticipated that three will be funded and available by June 30th.
Applicants should visit the online applications for the additional requirements for the specific scholarships for which they are applying. All materials relating to the applications must be postmarked by May 1, 2007. Extensions beyond that deadline will not be permitted. The Scholarship Selection Committee will review all materials for both scholarships and will notify each recipient prior to the 2007 Leadership Institute in St. Louis, Missouri, at which the scholarships will be presented. Anyone wishing to direct his or her donation to the McQuaid Scholarship or Oak Circle may do so directly by contacting Brother Craig Sowell at 317-875-8900 ext. 225 or may enclose their gift and write “McQuaid Scholarship” or “Oak Circle” on the enclosed reply envelope provided in this magazine. If you have any questions, or would like to receive additional information on these scholarships, contact Brother Craig Sowell, Houston ’92 at 317-875-8900 ext. 225, by e-mail at Sowell@DeltaU.org or visit www.DeltaU.org. 2007 The Year of Recruitment
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ALUMNI NEWS Augustus A. White III, Ph.D., Brown ’57, has received many awards and much acclaim during 2006, not the least of which was Delta Upsilon’s Charles Evans Hughes Award for Advancement of Justice. U.S. Supreme Court Justice Hughes was a member of the Brown Chapter of Delta Upsilon. This honor acknowledged Brother White’s having supported and helped the Fraternity’s efforts to live up to its motto “Justice Our Foundation” in follow-up to a discriminatory incident. The 1956 national convention of DU was cancelled because he, an elected African-American delegate from the Brown Chapter, kept his plan to attend in spite of calls discouraging his presence. Dr. White later sanctioned efforts on behalf of Delta Upsilon leadership to make amends and reparations (in the form of contributions to a diversity scholarship fund for minority students attending Brown University) to address that event and ameliorate that unfortunate history. In February 2006, Brother White was awarded the Morehouse College Candle in Medicine award for his work promoting diversity in the medical profession and for his many achievements in the field of orthopaedics. Later in that month in Roxbury, Massachusetts, he was named an Angel of the Heart”for his “tireless efforts and 7 endless contributions to improve health care experiences and opportunities for ’5 n ow Br , hite (l) Augustus A. W oma ’65 wellness for the community of Roxbury.” ah kl O ), (r r and Ed Porte The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons honored Dr. White in March 2006 with their Diversity Award, recognizing the advance of diversity in orthopaedics “through the recruiting, mentoring, leadership, and treatment of diverse patient populations.” Later in the spring Delta Upsilon Fraternity established the Augustus White Award for Excellence in Medicine. Also, the Stanford Medical School awarded him the J. E. Wallace Sterling Lifetime Achievement award for his exceptional contributions to medicine. Of these honors, “Gus” White stated, “Deserved or not, these awards have been a joy and an inspiration. If there is credit here, it should go in large part of my family, mentors and friends who have nurtured, taught and encouraged me throughout my life.”
Eugene Stunard, Illinois ’55, has been inducted into the Hall of Fame by the Chicago Association of Realtors. Brother Stunard is a partner in Appraisal Research Counselors, the largest commercial real estate appraisal, research and counseling firm headquartered in Chicago. Stephen G. Katsinas, Ph.D., Illinois ’78, received the George Autry Award from the Rural Community College Alliance. The award was in recognition of his lifelong commitment to scholarly research, advocacy and service to America’s rural community colleges. Over the course of 20 years in higher education, Brother Katsinas has authored, co-authored and edited over 50 articles, policy briefs, book chapters, and monographs and made nearly 150 presentations and speeches.
Jeffrey W. Courter, Iowa State ’84, is an attorney in Des Moines, Iowa, as well as president of the Iowa Alliance for Choice in Education (ACE). Having read his September 27th Des Moines Register op-ed column, the Quarterly asked Brother Courter for further information on ACE and his part in their efforts. Here are his comments. “Iowa ACE was formed in November of 2005 as a 24-member state-wide board to promote school choice in Iowa’s accredited non-public schools. The board consists of representatives from the five Catholic Diocese in Iowa, along with representatives from the Christian and Lutheran Schools. I was asked to serve as one of four Des Moines Diocese Board members of Iowa ACE, and was elected as its President in February of 2006. Since that time, Iowa ACE has led the school choice movement in Iowa which resulted in the 2006 Iowa Legislature passing with overwhelming bipartisan support the Educational Opportunities Act (Act) which creates $2.5 million of tax credits for private contributions to fund lower income student scholarships. The Act was signed into law in June of 2006, and nine scholarship tuition organizations (STO’s) have now been created around the state to raise the $2.5 million of tax credit contributions. The Act increases the tax credits in 2007 and thereafter to $5 million per year. Iowa has become one of the leading states in the national school choice movement, and I’m honored to lead this effort in Iowa. Iowa ACE is also working closely with the Milton and Rose Friedman Foundation and the Alliance for Choice in Education, two of the leading national school choice organizations.
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ALUMNI NEWS “To me, school choice means that every child in the State of Iowa should have the opportunity to attend any school of his or her parents’ choice, without regard to cost. Iowa is blessed with a strong public educational system, but we also are home to a tremendous non-public educational system. Every student doesn’t fit in the same mold, and it is important in Iowa that we provide multiple educational choice options for parents to decide what school best fits the needs of their children. “The ‘vision’ of Iowa ACE is that all children in Iowa can access and afford their school of choice. In order to accomplish this, Iowa ACE will be working hard over the next few years to increase the amount of the annual tax credits available for non-public school scholarships to lower income families, as well as expand those individual contributions to also include corporate contributions.”
The Honorable Terry L. Bullock, Kansas State ’61, retired from the bench at a ceremony December 15, 2006 in Topeka, Kansas. Judge Bullock became a Kansas District Judge (the trial court of general jurisdiction) in 1976. He became Chief Judge of the District in 1995, serving in that role for 5 years. He received his A.B. degree from Kansas State University in 1961 and his Juris Doctor degree from the University of Kansas School of Law in 1964. Judge Bullock has taught professional ethics for many years and is a Distinguished Visiting Professor of Ethics & Professional Responsibility at the University of Kansas School of Law, and an Adjunct Professor in Ethics & Professional Responsibility at Washburn Law School. He is a member of the Topeka, Kansas and American Bar Associations, a Fellow in the American and Kansas Bar Foundations and he holds the Lifetime Professionalism Award from the Kansas Bar Association. He is a frequent lecturer for continuing legal education seminars and serves on the Kansas Bar Association Ethics Committee. As Chief Judge, Judge Bullock implemented innovative changes to the debt collection docket by utilizing a totally paperless electronic filing system. Under this system, 100 cases can be electronically filed in 30 seconds, compared to the prior processing record of 9 1/2 hours by the court’s best clerk. Judge Bullock also changed the location and manner in which debt cases are handled. At a “court” set up in a large hall at the exposition center, the district disposes of between 3,000 and 4,000 cases in two hours time each Tuesday morning, compared to two and a half days for the same work in the former traditional setting. All lawyers in Shawnee County involved in debt, bad check, medical and other collection and child support cases may participate in the electronic filing project. While some courts are using electronic filing of legal documents, Shawnee County is the only court in Kansas, perhaps in the nation, where attorneys can initiate cases electronically, with all other steps thereafter similarly handled entirely without paper. The system handles about 20,000 new cases each year and processes repeated post judgment activity on about 100,000 old cases already in the system. Judge Bullock worked to automate the entire criminal and juvenile systems. In 2002, Judge Bullock was the recipient of the National Child Support Enforcement Association Judge of the Year Award and in 2003 received the Commissioner’s Judicial and Executive State Partnership Award for his support of the Shawnee County Non-Custodial Parent Project and was named to the Marjorie Holwick Kansas PTA Wall of Fame in 2005. Judge Bullock was presented the Professional Courage Award by the Kansas Bar Association at the Annual Meeting Awards Luncheon in Vail, Colorado, on June 10, 2005. This is only the second time the KBA has presented this award and never before given to a sitting Judge. In 2006 Judge Bullock was presented the Warren Shaw Professionalism Award for lifetime achievement by the Topeka Bar Association. In late October 2006, David C. Novak, Missouri ’74, CEO of Yum! Brands, spoke during a College of Business Dean’s Distinguished Lecture in Bush Auditorium, Cornell Hall, University of Missouri. Brother Novak oversees operations of roughly 34,000 Pizza Hut, Taco Bell, Kentucky Fried Chicken and Long John Silver’s restaurants in more than 100 countries and territories. The company employs more than 850,000 people, and Novak stresses that every one of them plays a key role in making the company successful. Novak challenges students to set high goals for themselves, saying, “Attitude is the key to success.” John L. Hoerner, Nebraska ’61, participated in Masters Week at the University of Nebraska – Lincoln this fall. Brother Hoerner is chief executive of Central European Clothing for Tesco, the United Kingdom’s largest retailed. A Lincoln native, Hoerner graduated from the University of Nebraska in 1961 and was active on campus as a DU and the Innocents Society senior honorary. He was also a Daily Nebraskan columnist. Hoerner has held numerous executive-level posts in stores and chains in the United States, and since 1987 in the United Kingdom. He is also a pilot and a member of the U.K. Air Squadron.
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ALUMNI NEWS Jeffrey M. Dempsey, Nebraska ’89, has begun a new post at Creighton University after 10 years of major gift fundraising for the University of Nebraska Foundation. His primary focus was the College of Business, and the athletics department at the University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO). Brother Dempsey is a graduate of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Jeff served on the Fraternity staff in the positions of Director of Expansion (1989-90) and Director of Communications (1990-91).
Wilson H. Crocker, Purdue ’60, has published his third book, a humorous novel, Wacky Track to Independence. Crocker attended Purdue and Miami Universities, graduating with a master of science in microbiology. He served 26 years on active and reserve duty as a microbiologist with the U.S. Navy, retiring as commander. He is also retired from a 26-year civilian career in healthcare administration. In 2004 Crocker published Delta Upsilon at Purdue University, 1914-2004. Ninety Years of Fraternity Life. Andrew Malekoff, Rutgers ’73, will begin his tenure as executive director and CEO of North Shore Child and Family Guidance Center, the leading children’s mental health center on Long Island, New York, on February 1, 2007. Brother Malekoff has worked at the Center since 1977 and has been responsible for the development of major innovations in children’s mental health, including a widely recognized school-based mental health program in collaborations with local school districts. Brother Malekoff has been editor of the quarterly professional journal Social Work with Groups since 1990, and is author/editor of numerous publications including the internationally acclaimed textbook Group Work with Adolescents: Principles and Practice. He cites his experience as a Delta Upsilon Fraternity member as a “shining example of mutual aid in action and a major source of support during my undergraduate college years.”
Miami Celebration
The Brothers of the Miami Chapter gathered together on the weekend of October 14-15, 2006 in Oxford, Ohio to celebrate the completion of the renovation of the 75 year old chapter house at 400 East Vine Street. After nearly two years of fundraising and construction, alumni and guests were treated to a tour of the renovated facility, and many were surprised at what was accomplished. After a cold and blustery golf outing, the house was opened to brothers and guests during an open house. The open house was followed by a rededication ceremony and ribbon cutting. Brother Frank Dodd ’49 clipped the ribbon to great applause. Afterwards, the brothers joined in celebration at Miami University’s Marcum Center for a reception and dinner. Dinner was followed by a presentation by Mike Lopane ’93, who outlined the history of the project, the current renovations, and future challenges not yet addressed by the current project. While the project added and renovated brothers’ rooms and most of the common areas, the kitchen and the sitting room remain in need of additional work, which will require additional funding. Brother Lopane and Brother Don Kelley ’67 also received a standing ovation for their work on the project, especially when it was revealed that the project only went over budget by $4,000!!!! Many brothers commented afterwards that the project was and is a stunning success, and the weekend was a pleasant and wonderful time. A DVD was made of the festivities, and brothers interested in seeing it can contact Mike Lopane at LOPANE1@nationwide.com. For a slide show of the renovations, a list of the donors, and more information, visit www.mudeltau.org. 14
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Deceased Brothers in Delta Upsilon
Alberta Philip H. Dau ’48 Mervin A. Huntley ’63 Hendo Matiisen ’59 Archie W. McKechnie ’58 John G. McNiven ’55 Richard C. Ogilvie ’53 Ronald E. Stephens ’53 Norman S. Trouth ’47 Gerald Bruce Wallace ’59 Bowdoin Henry C. Dixon ’46 British Columbia George G. Strong ’35 Brown Ernest A.DiBartolo ’47 Bucknell Douglas L. Hoffmann ’57 California Stephen K. McGaffey ’35 Carnegie Michael R. Kearns ’59 Colgate Donald C. Farson ’43 Durlyn E. Wade ’49 Columbia Edgar O. Rogers ’31 Cornell Charles W. Alcott ’43 Chandler Burpee ’44 Stephen B. Dempsey ’43 George M. Dentes ’76 Dartmouth William B. Bassett ’55 Denison David G. Kuhlman ’61 DePauw George C. Bichler ’45 John H. Groenke ’45 Harvard Robert S. Hormell ’35 Illinois A. W. Altorfer ’43 Frederick C. Bauer ’39 Frank X. Fox ’39 Roy V. Lohmiller ’39 Indiana Edward Brookmyer ’40 John R. Demaree ’64 Addison M. Dowling ’55 Robert E. Hayes ’48
Iowa Ned W. Strain ’63 Iowa State John S. Hays ’44 Johns Hopkins Robert L. Kelly ’29 Kansas James E. Beymer ’36 Ernest W. Crates ’50 George B. Hamilton ’37 Robert W. Henry ’58 John A. Waddell ’57 Kansas State Robert B. Benton ’98 Luke N. Simmons ’03 Kent State Elbert L. Cowhard ’57 John E. DeLucia ’59 Lafayette Herbert P. Harkins ’34 Miami William N. Godfrey ’58 Harmon W. Hawthorne ’43 George C. Revelos ’52 William T. Stillson ’39 John C. Williams ’31 Michigan Robert P. Wise ’44 Middlebury Russell P. Dale ’43 Harold W. Richardson ’49 Missouri James S. Hardenbergh ’51 Terry D. Liggett ’65 Nebraska Paul E. Minnick ’50 North Carolina Edsel A. Docken ’79 Northern Illinois Nicholas W. Shultz ’87 Ohio State Richard T. Baker ’48 David J. Belknap ’47 Oklahoma State John P. McKay ’79 Oregon State James M. Wilkinson ’54 Pennsylvania State Richard L. Kurtz ’48 Purdue Talbott W. Denny ’49 George E. Ryan ’70
Rochester Herbert S. Partridge ’27 Rutgers Lloyd B. Eves ’40 Michael P. Kelsey ’73 Stanford William E. Kalb ’36 Timothy Sharpe ’55 Swarthmore James M. Funke ’35 Syracuse Clifford Belcher ’50 Richard H. Merrick ’45 Technology George C. Hatch ’35 Washington John B.W. Corey ’34 Leonard E. Estes ’50 Stanley G. Fernyhough ’50 Washington & Lee George H. Fralin ’57 Western Reserve Donald H. Hollingsworth ’39 Robert W. Sampson ’50 Wisconsin Charles C. Bradley ’34 Bert W. Minahan ’48 Donald H. Wendland ’49
Shirlie Ann Vaughn 1931-2006 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Shirlie Ann Vaughn, 75, who died Sunday, December 3, at the University of Kansas Hospital in Kansas City, Kansas. She had worked as a fraternity house mother for 30 years and most recently was House Mom for Delta Upsilon’s Kansas Chapter. University of Kansas Chancellor Robert Hemenway offered the following statement in response to her death, “With great care and wisdom, Shirlie Vaughn helped guide the personal and academic lives of the young men who were in her charge. In her three decades of service to KU, she touched the lives of thousands of students. On behalf of the entire university community, I offer deep condolences to Shirlie’s family and friends.” Delta Upsilon Fraternity expresses its sympathy to her friends, family, and all who knew her.
This listing reflects notices received at DU Headquarters through December 11, 2006. Please notify the Fraternity of deceased members, or any errors, at P. O. Box 68942, Indianapolis, IN 46268, phone – 317.875.8900, fax – 317.876.1629, or e-mail – IHQ@DeltaU.org. Memorial gifts also may be directed to the DU Educational Foundation at this same address. 2007 The Year of Recruitment
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The Blue and Gold Carpet 2007Alumni Events Calendar The Fraternity invites all local alumni to join them for an evening of brotherhood at events and receptions all over North America. Aside from simple fraternal fellowship, Blue and Gold Carpet receptions typically include an International Fraternity update, local alumni award recognition and an opportunity for both business and fraternal networking. If you would like to see an event scheduled in your area, contact Associate Director of Fraternity Services, Brother Matthew T. Getz, Northern Iowa ’03 at Getz@DeltaU.org. The goodwill of Delta Upsilon is coming soon to an area near you! Join International Fraternity, local alumni and undergraduate leadership as we roll out the Blue and Gold Carpet.
DU Blue and Gold Carpet Alumni Events - Spring 2007
February 24 – Atlanta, GA – Atlanta Brotherhood Reception and Regional Leadership Seminar - Time and Location -TBA March (TBA) – San Diego, CA – San Diego Brotherhood Event - The University Club Downtown- Time and Date -TBA
April (TBA) – Jacksonville, FL – University of North Florida Installation and Brotherhood Reception -- Date, Time and Location -- TBA April 27-29 – Chicago, IL – Chicago Brotherhood Reception Time and Location -- TBA