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One of seven campuses that welcomed Delta Tau Delta during the 2023-24 school year, West Florida’s road to reinstall purple and gold was embraced by many who worked to make it possible. For alumni like Scott C. McKay (West Florida, 1977), it was a reminder of the support and generosity that he was once given as an undergraduate member.

What does it mean to you to have Delta Tau Delta back at your alma mater?

“To have the chapter come back after all these years is like getting a family back. These young men will help carry on the legacy and continue to build the foundation of what so many of us were lucky enough to be a part of many years ago. I’m very proud to be even a tiny piece of the success of bringing Zeta Iota back to campus – it’s a group of top-of-the-line men who are passionate about our undergraduates and truly want to see them succeed. I think we’re really fortunate to have a great group of younger alumni who are very involved and have helped bridge the gap with current members. It’s all very inspirational.

Our alumni all responded really well for our undergraduates. We had a reunion in 2022 and quickly raised more than enough money – we started at $25,000 and have cleared $100,000. We were all reminiscing on old memories, which in turn improved the chance for our undergraduates to make new ones. The support from the Central Office and the consultant group has been amazing.”

What was your motivation behind joining Order of the C— a few years ago?

“I felt privileged that I was being approached to join this group by members of the Central Office. Once you get into it, it gets pretty routine. Having these relationships with the Central Office provides a sense of personal touch that reinforces the connection with the broader spectrum of brotherhood around the county, and I think it’s very important to have these connections and conversations.”

You made your first gift to the Foundation 40 years ago. What does it mean to you to be a part of something for so long?

“Membership in Delt is truly a lifelong experience. I think back to how Delt impacted me during my undergraduate years, and I realize that giving back doesn’t take a lot – a little bit can really go a long way. I’m always impressed by how well the chapter keeps in touch with alumni, and I feel fortunate to be able to help keep this brotherhood growing. It’s a great thing to be able to provide undergraduates with a sense of the same experience that I had.”

As one of the Foundation’s most loyal giving societies, the Order of the C-- is for Delts who want to make a leadership level investment in the programs and initiatives that strengthen our Fraternity. Today, more than 70 percent of the Annual DeltFund revenue comes from this group of supporters. To join the Order of the C--, visit delts.org/join-a-donor-recognition-society.