TAU TALES SUMMER 2019 PRESIDENT’S NOTE Brothers, It’s a great pleasure to be able to give an update on the Tau Chapter of Phi Gamma Delta. This year we pledged and initiated 19 new men. This included international students, an Army Ranger veteran and many athletes. We are very excited to see the positive impact that they will have on our house. Every year the Rose-Hulman chapter and ourselves hold the Fiji Football run where we raise money for the USO. In years past we have raised roughly $500, however, this year we raised over $2,500 by seeking donations from local businesses. Our chapter also raised around $800 for breast cancer awareness by selling and delivering donuts and hot chocolate. During the spring semester of 2018, we earned a chapter GPA of 2.7. In the fall semester of 2018, we raised our GPA to a 3.2 and we are second on campus by 0.06. Dylon Neff President Zach Chapman Treasurer The campus fraternity average was 3.1. Lastly, our relationship with the school has greatly improved. The previous president and I have built a great relationship with the IFC advisor and Associate Dean of Students, Casey Heckler. We have continually worked with her to change our culture and become a better chapter on campus. Our efforts to improve have shown as we were just awarded the Fraternity Chapter of Excellence. This award has not been won by our chapter in quite a few years, so it was nice to see all our efforts come to fruition. In conclusion, hopefully it is evident that we are doing well at the Tau Chapter. We have continued to make improvements each semester and we hope to stay on this upward trend. Fraternally, Dylon Neff Brayden Imel Recording Secretary Matt Vetor Historian George Dant Corresponding Secretary ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF A BCA ADVISOR As a BCA Advisor, you will work with other fellow graduate brothers on the Board of Chapter Advisors to guide, coach, and advise the Cabinet Officers and key Committee Chairmen of the Tau Chapter at Hanover. Once per month, the BCA will meet to update each other on chapter events, successes, and issues, but more importantly, to make sure their coaching strategies and messages are unified and aligned. You will work with and support an undergraduate chapter leader. You communicate regularly each month to review goals, discuss progress and successes, and work through road blocks and bottlenecks. This is where the most important and rewarding work is done. www.hcphigam.com/ @hcphigam @hanover_fiji \r\nROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF A BCA ADVISOR CONTINUED As a BCA Advisor, you’d also attend Graduate Brother functions and major chapter events when possible, as well as help recruit the support and involvement of other Graduate Brothers. This would include things like Pig Dinner, Graduate Nights during Rush, Golf Outings, Philanthropic events, Homecoming, Membership Developments, and more. Expectations and Regular Time Commitments 1. Touch base in person or by phone 1-2 times per month with the undergraduate brother you advise and support. (Approx. 1-2 hours per month) 2. Participate in monthly BCA meeting. (Approx. 1 hour per month) 3. Attend at least 1 chapter meeting each semester. (Approx. 1-2 hours per semester) 4. Attend the annual summer BCA/Cabinet Retreat. (All-day event once per year) 5. Attend major Graduate functions such as Pig Dinner. (Times will vary) 1 Year Commitment: We ask that advisors commit to serving in their role for at least 1 year. After that year, we’ll discuss if you want to continue serving on the BCA or if you would rather part ways – which is totally fine. We appreciate your service to the fraternity whether it’s for 1 year or 10 years! PHI GAM SPORTS BASEBALL Multiple brothers received all conference honors with David Herrmann (2019) first team, Mark Walkenhorst (2020) honorable mention, Ty Stover (2019) all-sportsmanship and Andrew Littlefield (2022) freshman of the year. Herrmann posted a perfect 6-0 season on the mound. Chase Sizemore Garett Zorb FOOTBALL The Hanover Football team battled to a 7-1 conference record last fall and winning their first conference title in over a decade. Brothers Brandon Merrick (2019) of the offensive line, AJ Breit (2020) and Jared Frank (2021) made up a huge piece of the team’s offense. Frank collected the most touchdown receptions for the Panthers. AJ Breit Jared Frank TENNIS Brother Jed Fajt (2021) helped the Panthers succeed in another season placing third in conference. Fajt was previously named allsportsman team in 2018. 2 TRACK AND FIELD Brothers Elijah Williams (2021) and Hayden Veach (2020) had great seasons in different events. Veach broke numerous records becoming one of the best in programs history. These records include the indoor mile record at 4:21:22 and second to ever run sub 4 minutes in the 1500. Veach also was champion in the indoor mile, all conference for the indoor season, and all conference/all region for cross country. Hayden Veach BASKETBALL The men’s basketball team garnered another successful season, capturing a share of the HCAC regular season title, and winning the HCAC tournament to send them to their third straight NCAA tournament. Brother Logan Ratts (2020) was a key component for the Panthers. \r\nNEW MEMBERS The Tau chapter was excited to welcome 18 new members to the brotherhood during the 2019 winter recruitment. Jake Shaefer (2022): Cincinnati, OH; KIP Major; Spanish Minor; Varsity Baseball Trevor Greenwald (2022): Louisville, KY; Geology Major; Varsity Baseball Connor Garrison (2022): Louisville, KY; KIP Major; Varsity Tennis Charlie Burton (2022): Columbus, IN; Undecided; Varsity Baseball Eli Copner (2021): Zionsville, IN; Environmental Biology Major; Senior RA; Event Staff Coordinator; Varsity Baseball Keith Asplund (2022): Jeffersonville, IN; Econ Major; Varsity Tennis; SAAB Student Senate Rep; RA Sebastian Heuniche (2022): Copenhagen, Denmark; Econ Major; Varsity Soccer Andrew Littlefield (2022): Louisville, KY; BioChem Major; Spanish Minor; Benjamin Templeton Scholar; Gladdish Center Tutor, American Red Cross, Nursing Center volunteer Evan Works (2021): Lexington, KY; English Major; Varsity Football; Assistant Football Coach MCHS Bradley Hancock (2022): Avon, IN; History Major Alec Evans (2022): Charlestown, IN; Communication Major Blake Fesler (2022): Pendleton, IN; Political Science Major; Varsity Football Jey Gregory (2022): Elizabethtown, KY; History Major; Varsity Football GRADUATING SENIORS Alec Bates New Albany, IN Psychology David Blanco Fishers, IN Communications Blake Phillips Louisville, KY Economics Seth Wallace Oldham County, KY Economics Samuel Orem Greenwood, IN Health & Movement Ty Stover Galveston, IN Economics Brent Barrett New Palestine, IN Economics Bryce Fields Union County, IN Economics Garrett Zorb Medina, OH Economics Aaron Lux Plainfield, IN Communications Josh Meszaros Loveland, OH KIP Slade Stevens Oldham County, KY Co-Creative Design Chase Sizemore Fisher, IN Political Science Brayden Luce Avon, IN Biology Nathan Glidden Shelbyville, IN Political Science Peyton Jones Plainfield, IN Communications Brandon Merrick Mount Vernon, IN Biology David Herrmann Fishers, IN Economics 3 \r\nPhi Gamma Delta Fraternity Tau Chapter at Hanover College 1201 Red Mile Road Lexington, KY 40544 PAST YEAR EVENTS NUMBERS Parents Day: $1,450 Donuts and Hot Chocolate for PTC Cornhole USO Benefit Tournament Fiji Football Run for USO $1,400+ for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society UPCOMING EVENTS AND FUNDRAISERS Pig Dinner: October 5, 2019 Hanover College Homecoming: October 6, 2019 Nonprofit Org US Postage Paid Lexington, KY Permit # 540