Phi Gamma Delta Section XI West News Section XI West News Inside this issue: Volume 3, Issue 1 December 1, 2103 Epsilon Chapter 2 Nu Sigma Chapter 4 Delta Kappa Chapter 6 Beta Nu Chapter 8 Calendar Dates 10 Chiefly Speaking Sales 101 One of the greatest challenges we face in recruiting new members for Phi Gamma Delta is determining what is the best way to describe who we are and what we represent. Today, young men in our schools have so many distractions and calls for their attention. Classes, extracurricular activities, jobs, video games, family, the list goes on and on. What can we, as a Fraternity, offer these men to compete with these distractions? What do we have that they can benefit from? How do we sell Phi Gamma Delta? That’s right. Sell. Make no mistake. Every brother in your chapter is a salesman from the moment he is initiated. Every activity they pursue, every class they attend, every teacher they meet presents an opportunity to sell others on who we are as individuals and what we represent as members of our Fraternity. This reality may trouble some. In truth, every encounter is an opportunity to sell ourselves, our Fraternity and the principles for which we stand. the keys for all Phi Gams - friendship, education and recognition for superior efforts. We must sell them all on the reality that Phi Gamma Delta is eliminating hazing in all its forms and offering each recruit a safe and positive environment to learn and to grow. We must sell the true meaning of Brother hood. I am not talking about simply offering a place to hang out with friends. I mean the true underlying purpose of brotherhood - family, welcome, support and friendship. Factors that strengthen and support young men in school and drive the graduates of Phi Gamma Delta to remain a part of the Fraternity and give back to their chapters as mentors, advisors and graduate leaders. their new school. Phi Gamma Delta men are campus leaders, academic stalwarts and community activists. Our Section Chief brothers know Bill Hunnicutt how to chan(Phi Tau ‘81) nel the energy and ambition of new members into the many clubs and activities of the school and help give the new recruits renewed focus and drive to excel. If we keep all these critical factors in mind whenever we focus on our recruiting, we give ourselves all the ammunition we need to sell ourselves and our Fraternity. Social events and parties fade from memory over time as do most activities we may use to entice new recruits. What remains is the core of who we are - like minded men in a brotherhood who are devoted to helping each other become the best we can be - academically, socially and spiritually. Our core beliefs are very compelling and should be easy to sell to young men who have the drive and ambition to become the best they can be in a new environment. It is our job to sell that story and convince them that no one can help them achieve success at their new school like Phi Gamma Delta. Selling Phi Gamma Delta is Sales 101. The purpose for every man who enters a college or university is to get an education. This is common to all. What is also common is that many come from schools where they were the senior students and leaders who had earned a purpose and value to their schools. Most enter college having to start all over again and regain Especially during recruitment, every some of the value they had earned at brother must sell himself and the their high schools. chapter to the prospective recruit. We must sell the recruits and their parents The strength of our Fraternity is that on the strength of our programs that we can offer them a means to immedipromote academics and campus in- ately put that past experience and volvement. We must sell them all on leadership back into productive use at Pergé! \r\nPage 2 Section XI West News Epsilon Chapter University of North Carolina doing every2013 Cabinet Philanthropy thing from tuChapter Officers Epsilon officers elected by the chapter in November for the 2013 –14 term are : President: George Moore – Winston Salem, NC Treasurer: Paul Lilley – Rocky Mount, NC Corresponding Secretary: Thomas Webster – Greensboro, NC Recording Secretary: William Hathaway – Washington, DC Historian: Ryan Wallace – Kill Devil Hills, NC In November Epsilon co hosted the Phi Gam/Pi Kappa Alpha fire truck pull. The event was held at the UNC Fraternity Court and featured two full-sized fire trucks that were pulled across a finish line by a team of 8 men or 16 women. The event sought to help raise funds for the Chapel Hill Fire Department and con-nue Epsilon’s commitment to Fire Safety and Fire Preven-on. The event pulled in over 100 par-cipants and spectators from UNC fraterni-es and sorori-es. toring in local schools to volunteering at our local UNC Arboretum. Epsilon’s incoming pledge class recently volunteered their -me to re-stain the visitor center complex at the Vance Birthplace State Historic Site in Asheville, NC. Zebulon Baird Vance was one of the founding members of Epsilon Chapter and a governor of North Carolina. Cumula-vely, Our sincerest thanks to outgoing President In addi-on to the sponsored events, our men put in over 250 hours of Kevin DePopas and his cabinet for their many Epsilon brothers are serving in service over the course of two hard work and dedica-on to the chapter. personal philanthropy in community days. Well done, brothers! service and campus involvement, Recruiting Epsilon has pledged a solid group of 17 young men to the chapter during the Fall 2013 recrui-ng season. The new pledges are already ac-ve on campus. Two of the pledges are Moorhead Scholars. Greater than half of the new pledge class is playing intramural sports and tutoring at local Chapel Hill and Carrboro middle schools. We also have two new members who play on the club lacrosse team.. 2013 Fall Pledges at the Zebulon Vance Birthplace Visitor Center Spring Sports & Acvies Junior Keegan Lowe con-nues to serve as manager for the UNC Tarheels men’s baseball team for the coming school year. Freshmen Tripp Andracchio and Morgan Pergande are Moorhead Scholars as is Sophomore Fields Pierce. Several brothers par-cipate as members of the UNC Club Lacrosse team including Kevin DePopas, Wilkins Zollicoffer, August Pons & Greg Gehsmann. Wilkins and August serve as captains on the team. \r\nVolume 3, Issue 1 Page 3 Academics IFC Leadership Sophomore Fields Pierce was elected as the Chairman of the IFC Greek Judicial Board for the 2013 –14 school year. One of the challenges the cabinet at Epsilon has accepted for the Fall 2013 academic year is refocusing the dedica-on the chapter has on academics. With Phi Gamma Delta’s emphasis on academic improvement and the demanding expecta-ons for academic performance required by the University, Epsilon is commiGed to making academics the top priority for all brothers. Epsilon has ins-tuted a new Scholarship program with the assistance from IHQ. The first “proof” of their renewed focus comes at the end of the Fall 2013 term and the grade reports. Purple Legionnaire Marvin Carver and President Kevin Depopas are driving the academic program for the Chapter. AKer the re-rement of Purple Legionnaire Edwin Braswell (Epsilon ‘03), Epsilon was looking for a strong Purple Legionnaire to help guide them as they embarked on their renewed focus on academics, philanthropy and communi- and brotherhood to Epsilon’s young chapter and will be ty/fraternity involvement. The ques-on was Who? Who instrumental in helping the chapter achieve its ambi-ous could give them the guidance they needed to make so renewal goals. many changes? Purple Legionnaire AKer a lengthy search, the chapter reached out to a familiar and well established graduate brother for help. Joining the chapter this fall as Purple Legionnaire was Living Former Archon Marvin Carver (Epsilon ‘75) Marvin served as Archon President of Phi Gamma Delta from 2004 - 06. His tenure included significant efforts in improving alcohol awareness among the chapters and renewed emphasis on academics. Brother Carver also served as the first Director of Chapter Services for the Interna-onal Fraternity from 1976 - 78. Marvin brings a strong back ground in service, academics \r\nPage 4 Section XI West News Nu Sigma Chapter North Carolina State University 2013 Cabinet Nu Sigma cabinet elected in December 2012 include: President C. ScoG McDonald, Durham, NC Treasurer Mar-n Hemphill, Greensboro, NC Recording Secretary Christopher Zaino, Huntersville, NC Corresponding Secretary Kevin Judd, Cornelius, NC Historian Andrew Speciale, FayeGeville, NC Campus Involvement Recruiting Nu Sigma con-nues to grow and has added a new group of pledges the fall semester. The Fall recruitment chose 9 new men of quality to fill the chapter ranks. The chapter will also par-cipate in the Spring rush to further build their numbers. The coming rush will be greatly enhanced by the recent awarding of the Caldwell Cup to the chapter as the top IFC chapter at North Carolina State. Recrui-ng plans include informal event such as pick-up football and Broomball to more formal gatherings including dinner with our local graduates. champion. Blake Richardville (Business Admin) • NCSU Republicans Club Nu Sigma’s success in achieving the top recogni-on on campus for IFC fraterni-es is driven by strong in- Andrew Speciale (Mechanical Eng) volvement by brothers in campus ac-vi-es. Listed • Contracted Army ROTC below are some of the brother involved with campus Kevin Judd (Electrical Eng) extracurricular ac-vi-es • University Honors Program Sco3 McDonald (Elementary Educa-on) Drew Sffler (Aerospace Eng) • University Ambassador • AIAA Member • College of Educa-on Ambassador • CommiGee Member, Development & Adam Oakes (Sta-s-cs) Alumni Rela-ons CommiGee • Sta-s-cs Club • Co-Chair, CED Senior Class GiK CommiGee • Intramural Soccer Official • Leader, Campus Crusade for Christ (CRU) • Member, Alpha Sigma Pi Honor Society Chris Zaino (Chemical Eng) • AICHE Bryan Barbour (Agriculture Tech) • Student Alumni Associa-on • Student Wolfpack Club • Wakeboard and Ski Club Andrew McGowan (Environmental Tech & Mgmnt) • Student Alumni Associa-on • Collegiate entrepreneurial organiza-on • NCSU republicans Jacob Gould (Sports Management) • Students for solar-OXFAM • Student Alumni associa-on • Habitat for Humanity club Jon Dillon Drushal (Criminology) • Contracted Army ROTC on scholarship Taylor Grassi (Chemical Eng) • Member of AICHe Jusn Pence (Business Administra-on) • NCSU Club Golf team • Student Wolfpack club • NCSU Club Ul-mate Frisbee team 4x IM • Ski and Snowboard club \r\nVolume 3, Issue 1 Academics Page 5 2013 NCSU Caldwell Cup Nu Sigma has seen a marked improvement in the chapter academics and reports that all brothers are compliant with their Scholarship program requirements. The incoming pledge class has a GPA of about 3.1. Inial surveys suggest that the chapter will complete the fall term with a overall GPA of 3.1 Campus Involvement cont. Patrick Brehm (Sta-s-c) • Sta-s-cs club Ryan Mallory (Sport Management) • Club Soccer • Student Alumni Associa-on Alex Ramsey (Computer Science) • Ski & Snowboard Club Nu Sigma President Scott McDonald with the NCSU IFC Caldwell Cup The Nu Sigma Chapter of Phi Gamma Delta is proud to announce their selecon as the recipients of the Caldwell Cup. This award goes to the best overall chapter in the IFC at North Carolina State University. Recipients are selected by a panel of judges who consider overall chapter performance in Scholarship, Philanthropy, Service, Campus Involvement, and IM Sports. This is the first me that Nu Sigma has won the cup. Philanthropy The Nu Sigma chapter of Phi Gamma Delta is raising money through a Rivalry Run against the Pi Nu chapter of East Carolina for the V Founda-on. On November 17th, the Pi Nu chapter will run 33.5 miles from East Carolina University in Greenville, NC towards Raleigh, NC. There they will meet the brothers of the Nu Sigma Chapter and finish the rest of the run for a combined total of 67 miles. Both chapters will secure dona-ons and pledges for the V Founda-on with the chapter earning the most in pledges being declared the winner of the Rivalry Run and hold the -tle un-l the next NCSU/ECU football game. Jonathan Lopez (Biological Sciences) • SWPC Nu Sigma was also an ac-ve par-cipant in the 2013 Shack-a-Thon at • Zoology club NCSU. The Shack-a-thon is a week long program run by and to raise Marn Hemphill (Business Admin- money for Habitat for Humanity. For the event, 15 different organizaistra-on) -ons bid and win spots in the brickyard to build a shack. While build• CEO Club, ing the shack, organiza-ons are supposed to raise as much money as • Finance Club possible, through dona-ons, bake sales, etc. The brothers of Nu Sigma par-cipated this year for the first -me and were able to raise over $2,000 for Habitat for Humani-es \r\nPage 6 Section XI West News Delta Kappa Chapter Davidson College 2013 Cabinet Delta Kappa cabinet for 2013. Cabinet officers are: President Chester Lindley (2014) Los Angeles, CA Treasurer Sam Densen (2014) Summit, NJ Recording Secretary Bryan Kelly (2014) Rockland, MA Corresponding Secretary MaGhew Brady (2015) New Canaan, CT Historian Collin Malone (2015) Warrington, PA Philanthropy On Saturday, September 28th, the Delta Kappa chapter ran in the annual 15K/5K Lung Strong charity run to raise money for lung cancer in memory of senior FIJI Sam Densen’s mother, Barb, who tragically lost her baGle with lung cancer this summer. Team Barb raised the most money of any team at the event bringing in over $4,000 for the Lung Strong Charity. Delta Kappa Brothers and members of “Team Barb” participated in the annual Lung Strong Charity event for Lung Cancer. \r\nVolume 3, Issue 1 Page 7 Recruiting Fraternity recrui-ng rules for Davidson College have changed. In the fall of 2012, Recruitment changed to deferred recruitment. First semester students are not allowed to pledge to a fraternity un-l they complete their first semester on campus. Ac-ve recrui-ng is allowed beginning in January 2014. The new program allows recrui-ng events in the first three weeks of the Spring semester. Delta Kappa has several events planned including a Cigar Night and a corn hole tournament. Delta Kappa has developed a strong following aKer the first semester and looks forward to a successful spring recrui-ng session. Delta Kappa Brother Dan Hagemann competes on the Davidson varsity wrestling team. Bo Herlin is Vice President of the Sailing Club. Daniel Peek plays Varsity Soccer for the Wildcats, Bryan Kelly is President of the Bernard (Math) Society and Ma3 Brady is the Vice President of the Club Rugby team. Ma3hew Schlerf is a Presiden-al Scholar. Ralph Blasey plays golf for the Davidson Varsity team. Dan Van Note is President of the Dance Ensemble for America Grant Mitchell Special Olympics College Treasurer Collin Malone Tutor Delta Kappa has many brothers involved at the Davidson Hall Counselor campus. Delta Kappa brothers involved include Society of Physics Students Ralph Blasey Ford Higgins Hall Counselor Varsity Basketball Manager Jason Pacious Dan Van Note Davidson Honor Council Gamut Dance Choreographer Club Soccer Captain Rob Hagerty Bolton Smith President of Rape Awareness CommiGee German Club Hall Counselor Mock Trial Team Andrew Irvine Ma3 Brady Habitat for Humanity American Chemical Society Ma3hew Schlerf Theatre Delta Kappa is proud to announce that Alec Brown and Oops! Improv comedy group Project Life Josh Brandt were selected as Chidsey Leadership FelSpencer Chadinha lows. The Davidson Chidsey Leadership Fellows program Orchestra is focused on developing leaders who will make a powerJazz Ensemble Ma3hew Gore ful impact and who exemplify the values of Davidson ColCrossFit Davidson coach lege: honor, service, leadership, and respect for the digDavidson College Libertarians nity and worth of all people. Chidsey Fellows develop the School Ambassador Sam Densen ability to bring together people from a range of interests, Volunteer Coordinator for Community backgrounds, and perspec-ves to challenge the status Free Clinic of Concord quo and work together for the common good. Josh Hengen Campus Campaign Coordinator for Teach Campus Involvement \r\nPage 8 Section XI West News Beta Nu Chapter Appalachian State University 2014 Cabinet Beta Nu has elected their new cabinet for 2014. Accep-ng the du-es as cabinet officers are: President Ramsey Marra Treasurer MaG Dudley Recording Secretary Caleb Yelton Philanthropy The Beta Nu chapter of Phi Gamma Delta hosted a Fall philanthropy event called Mustachio Bashio. The chapter set a goal to raise $1000 to be donated to the USO. 12 brothers volunteered to grow mustaches for the months of October and November in an effort to raise the money. On November 14, the brothers shaved their mustaches off at a "Mustache Shaving Party" and car bash. One of Beta Nu chapter goals has been to work towards increasing efforts in philanCorresponding Secretary thropic endeavors and the "service" value of Bryan Wright the fraternity. This has had an indirect and posi-ve influence Historian in building campus and Phi Gamma Delta recogni-on. Beta Nu Connor Jones achieved this goal by par-cipa-ng in and contribu-ng to mulCongratula-ons and good luck to the new cabinet. -ple philanthropy events of fellow ASU Greek organiza-on. We also extend a hearty thank you to outgoing Pres- Beta Nu donated manpower and money in assis-ng these ident Patrick Gi3er and his cabinet. Well done, other groups endeavors. Brothers! Further, the chapter’s month-long philanthropy event "Mustachio Bashio" received a great response form the campus. Campus contributors were encouraged to make small monetary contribu-ons as en-cement for par-cipa-ng musIt was an exci-ng semester for the Beta Nu Broth- tache growers to grow and to keep growing their mustaches ers at Appalachian State University. We were ex- and earn more contribu-ons throughout the length of the cited to go above and beyond program. At the end of the month long contest, the chapter in recruitment tac-cs by boos-ng our website, had received over $1000 from more than 100 contributors passing out brochures, and mee-ng candidates that was then donated to the USO. Beta Nu has found that and promo-ng the idea and benefits of an unique the renewed commitment to the chapter’s philanthropy and in suppor-ng the ASU Greek community's philanthropic brotherhood within our fraternity. efforts have shown the campus that the Beta Nu chapter lives At the end of recruitment week, we were proud to by the values of our fraternity. Beta Nu has been able to show announce that we were able to gain one of the the campus that Beta Nu men are well-rounded and united by biggest pledge classes since our chartering in common ideals, values and goals and driven to become a vi2010. As a brotherhood effort, it was exci-ng to brant organiza-on involved and engaged with ASU students see everyone work together and make sacrifices and organiza-on on campus. Recruiting to ensure a promising future for the chapter. All the hard work paid off as Beta Nu pledges 21 young men to the chapter at the end of the Appalachian State recruitment drive. In con-nuing our commitment to philanthropic endeavors at Appalachian State, Beta Nu has completed 705 community service hours and donated over $1000 to other Fraterni-es and Sorority philanthropy events this semester. \r\nVolume 3, Issue 1 Campus Involvement The Beta Nu chapter has done an excellent job of working towards our goal of increasing recogni-on on campus this semester. For the Fall term, the biggest events on campus are the homecoming week fes-vi-es. This year, the Beta Nu chapter partnered with the ladies of Alpha Omicron Pi and par-cipated successfully in the week's events. The Beta Nu chapter and AOPi were well represented at all events involved earning several accolades including placing second in the homecoming banner compe--on and placing into the homecoming lip sync finals. Page 9 closed par-es. These have served to help increase rela-ons between the fraternity and both Greek and non-Greek students giving brothers the opportunity to interact with diverse segments of campus informally, being a posi-ve representa-on of the Beta Nu chapter and what it means to be a Phi Gamma Delta gentleman. Our brothers are involved in a variety of different clubs and organiza-ons across campus, and many of us hold leadership posi-ons in those groups. These groups include Future Healthcare Execu-ves, Club Council, Leadership Educators, College Republicans, ACT, Emerging Leaders, Gamma Beta Phi, Omicron Delta Kappa, UREC, Appol Corps, and Order of Omega. Jason Sharpe is President of Lambda Pi Eta. Addison Lemons is the Vice-Chair of Educa-on for Club Council. Rob HefSocially thus far, the Beta Nu chapter has had 2 ner is the VP of Conduct for IFC. mixers with sorori-es, 2 date func-ons and two Academics From the last grade report (Spring 2013) Beta Nu’s average term GPA was 2.999 and the cumula-ve GPA was 3.118. The chapter’s Scholas-c Improvement program focus for 2013 include scholarships as incen-ve for scholas-c achievement, study hours for those below a 2.50 GPA (as directed by the Scholarship Chair and Graduate Advisor) and study rooms in the library booked by the chapter to provide the brothers a place to study for exams. The chapter’s goals are to bring its term GPA up to a 3.25 term average and a 3.25 cumula-ve average. Beta Nu Brothers at the IFC Greek Kick Off at Appalachian State \r\nThe Fraternity of Phi Gamma Delta 1201 Red Mile Road P.O. Box 4599 Lexington, Kentucky 40544-4599 (859) 255-1848 Fax: (859) 253-0779 Phi Gamma Delta Not for college days alone! Phi Gamma Delta Website www.phigam.org Mission of Phi Gamma Delta Phi Gamma Delta exists to promote lifelong friendships, to reaffirm high ethical standards and values, and to foster personal development in the pursuit of excellence. Phi Gamma Delta is committed to providing opportunities to each brother to develop responsibility, leadership, scholarship and social skills to become a fully contributing member of society. Founded in 1848, Phi Gamma Delta is a men's social fraternity represented on 137 campuses throughout the United States and Canada. Section XI West includes Phi Gamma Delta Chapters at the University of North Carolina (Epsilon) in Chapel Hill, NC North Carolina State University (Nu Sigma) in Raleigh, NC, Davidson College (Delta Kappa) in Davidson, NC and Appalachian State University (Beta Nu) in Boone, NC. Important Dates and Events Pig Dinner Dates Beta Nu will hold their Pig Dinner on Saturday, November 16, 2013 at 6 p.m. At the Jefferson Landing Resort, Jefferson, NC. Nu Sigma will host Pig dinner on April 5th, 2014 at the Radisson Hotel in Raleigh, NC. Fiji Academy 39th Fiji Academy - January 3 - 5, 2014 at St Louis Union Sta-on MarrioG, St. Louis, MO. Each chapter in Sec-on XI West has registered a full complement of delegates for the Academy with some chapters sending addi-onal officers for the specific training Academy offers for cabinet officers and commiGee chairmen.