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Delta Tau Delta International Fraternity  |  September 2010 |  Volume 10, Issue 1
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This is a special time to be a Delt as we begin the 2010-11 school year.  Yes, college football season starts this week. But as Delts, there's so much more.

 

Whether you are a new member, a senior preparing to seek his fortunes in a challenging world, or a veteran alumnus, you should feel proud to be a member of Delta Tau Delta. Our letters are distinct and we are committed to excellence. Because of its members, Delta Tau Delta is a leader on campus and beyond.

 

The Fraternity enters its 153rd year fresh from Karnea in Washington, D.C. where nearly 700 Delts and their guests experienced the power of a multi-generational brotherhood that calls us to be lifelong learners and serve others by using our individual and collective talents. Those five days together proved valuable in making new friendships, renewing brotherly acquaintances, sharing information and working together to chart the Fraternity's future.  

 

Our brotherhood continues to grow. Of the more than 160,000 men who have taken the Delt oath since our birth in Bethany, more than 70 percent are living today. On campus, our ranks are at their largest in more than 20 years. In the past seven years our student membership has grown by 32 percent to just more than 7,300 men. Delta Tau Delta is a growing organization - in undergraduate men, in campuses with a Delt flag, and with relevant programming designed to serve as a co-curricular complement to what our students are learning in classrooms across the United States.

 

That complement is The Road.

 

Introduced in 2008, The Road continues to widen its influence as its third year begins. Delts are telling us it is becoming a part of the chapter fabric. In its first two years, The Road was experienced at the campus level by 90 percent of our chapters and colonies. It also has been shared at division conferences and the Karnea. Those facilitations will continue, but there is going to be much more.

 

The Arch Chapter, Undergraduate Council and Central Office staff is committed to the continued development of The Road. Every chapter and colony is invited to take advantage this fall when your chapter leadership consultant makes his visit. He is prepared to offer you one of 20 Road Connections. Plan ahead and make sure you take advantage of the opportunity. We also plan to introduce two new Connections at the 2011 division conferences.

 

In the meantime, please take a look at the revitalized Road blog which will launch Sept. 28. It will offer helpful information designed to bring The Road alive in your chapter. It can be found at: www.deltroad.typepad.com

 

To learn more about The Road, visit: http://www.delts.org/main/road.html

 

These are exciting times to be a Delt. Thank you for wearing our letters proudly and making a difference on your campus.
At-Large Undergraduate Council seats open
UGCTwo at-large seats on the Undergraduate Council will become vacant Sept. 15. As provided in Article XV of the Fraternity's By-Laws, President Alan Brackett will make appointments based on proven leadership abilities, academic excellence and dedicated interest in serving Delta Tau Delta.
 
The Undergraduate Council, created in 1968, provides an opportunity for undergraduate Delts to have direct contact with the Arch Chapter at its meetings and to give input to that body. In doing so, the Fraternity intends to give its undergraduate members a needed voice in the decisions that impact the Fraternity.
 
The term of service for the two at-large seats will be September 2010 through September 2012. In addition to being an undergraduate through the fall 2012 academic term, those serving on the Undergraduate Council should be of the highest character, eager to serve the Fraternity on a national level, and have the ability to devote significant time to his duties. Those would typically include two weekend Arch Chapter/Undergraduate Council meetings per year, at least one division conference per year, the 2012 Austin Karnea, and other work outside of meetings as directed by the president.
 
Our current Undergraduate Council includes 12 seats. Eight seats are apportioned geographically, with approximately the same number of chapters represented per seat. Members are selected on a rotational basis within the district and appointed by the respective division president. The remaining four seats are at-large and selected by the president of the Fraternity.
 
Retiring from the Undergraduate Council after serving as at-large members since September 2008 are Cameron Lorenzen (Arizona State University 2011) and Ian Wittkopp (American University 2011). Also departing in September as the District 1 representative will be Daniel Gustkey (Northern Arizona University 2012). We thank them for their service and hope they will continue to be active and productive Delts throughout the remainder of their undergraduate years and beyond. We also look forward to new Delts taking this opportunity to serve the Fraternity.
 
A chapter that would like to nominate a member for an at-large position must have that member submit a resumé and a letter to President Alan Brackett via the Central Office by Sept. 15, 2010 to be considered for one of these open positions. Any questions may be directed to Executive Assistant Vicky Halsey or to 10000 Allisonville Road, Fishers, IN 46038.
 
Please give this serious consideration and urge a worthy man in your chapter to apply.
 
You Recruit What You Are  - Dave Sirey, Director of Growth
Isn't it funny how language can create your future? Take my hometown of Cleveland, Ohio for instance. Back in July everyone was talking about LeBron James staying in Cleveland. We made signs and held rallies. I think there was even a candle light vigil. Then the day came LeBron announced he would take his talents elsewhere....OK so maybe language doesn't always create your future; but your actions certainly do.
 
The Cavaliers could not keep LeBron because the team didn't act like a championship team (no rings, remember). Consider how we can relate this to fraternity recruitment. How are we supposed to recruit the students who are involved on campus, academic leaders, and community service oriented if we are not exemplifying those characteristics ourselves?
 
Consider your chapter/colony's brand. What are you known for? Ask yourself what are the events and programs your chapter/colony promotes on campus, and be truthful. Do you host community service events or a faculty appreciation dinner? What happens on a random Friday night - is the Delt shelter the place to party?
 
To read the entire article, click here.
 
Does Your Chapter Lack an FAA? - Scott Heydt, Director of Academic Affairs
A faculty academic advisor provides the mature guidance chapters seek to recruit and retain those men committed to scholastic excellence. He/She also serves as an integral on-campus advocate. The time the FAA devotes in this capacity to Delta Tau Delta will better prepare our young men for the duties of life. And they are not alone. A network of faculty academic advisors exists around the nation to support their work.
 
Want to learn more? Contact Veronica McSorley at the Central Office, Scott Heydt on the Arch Chapter, or click here for FAA resources and brochures. 
 
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Effectively Managing the Chapter Crisis - Jack Kreman, Director of Chapter Services
While no chapter plans on having a crisis, the smart chapter has a "just-in-case" plan on how to manage one. The information listed below is an outline of key steps for chapters to use in developing such a local plan.
 
Chapter officers should be briefed by the chapter advisor or house corporation president on the chapter's crisis management plan at the beginning of the school year and during officer transition.
 
Key procedures in the event of a crisis involving injury
 
1. Call for assistance to a sick or injured person
The first priority is gaining help for someone who is sick or injured. The first phone call should be to the appropriate emergency number for emergency medical or police assistance. In most campus locations, calling 911 will bring immediate police, fire or emergency medical response. But it's a good idea to have direct local numbers.
  • City police number: __________________
  • Campus police number: ___________________
  • City/town fire and ambulance number: ____________________
 
2. Who's in charge
All members should know the chapter president is in charge of every emergency situation involving serious injury or death. In his absence, a rank order of officers should be previously established, with each knowing where to find a copy of this policy. Where appropriate, the housemother/resident advisor should be aware of this list of procedures.
 
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Upcoming due dates and deadlines
SEPTEMBER 2010
SEPT 1: Report Spring 2010 grades to Veronica McSorely at the Central Office.
SEPT 6: Central Office closed in observance of Labor Day
SEPT 15: August's Monthly Financial Report (MFR) due
SEPT 15: Fall Enrollment Report due from schools beginning prior to September 1
SEPT 30: Property Insurance due (remaining balance, including finance charges and late fines)
SEPT 30: Annual Dues payment deadline from schools beginning prior to September 1
 
OCTOBER 2010
OCT 15: September's Monthly Financial Report (MFR) due (fine incurred after 25th)
OCT 15: Fall Enrollment Report due from schools beginning September 1 or later
OCT 15: Kershner Scholar report due for Spring 2010 grading period
OCT 25: Deadline for presenting Membership Responsibility Guidelines (MRG)
OCT 25: Deadline for submitting Pledge Program Extension Petition for Spring 2011
OCT 31: Liability Insurance due (full balance or first installment of a minimum of 25 percent of total billing) 
OCT 31: Annual Dues payment deadline from schools beginning September 1 or later
 
Reminder: All pledge and initiation reports and dues are to be sent to the Central Office within 48 hours of formal pledging or initiation.
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