TAU TALES SUMMER 2018 PRESIDENT’S NOTE Brothers, It is my privilege to provide another outstanding update for the Tau Chapter. After a successful recruitment we gathered and initiated 15 new members. The group is very diverse, extremely involved on campus and filled with athletes from tennis, track, football and baseball. We are very excited to incorporate them into our brotherhood, and can’t wait to see their impact on the chapter. Our chapter has improved in GPA and Philanthropy over the past year. We were able to raise our overall GPA up two tenths from a 2.9 to a 3.1. One of the greatest acts of kindness and care I have ever seen took place this past fall. The senior class learned over the summer that their fellow classmate and dear friend Madison Barker was diagnosed with lymphoma. Brothers took it upon themselves to raise money for the Lymphoma and Leukemia Society. Every brother in the house found a way to contribute. From selling hot dogs at soccer games and football tailgates to dorm storming and even hosting a benefit concert featuring Clayton Anderson. In the end, we were able to raise over $1,500 for the cause. The most special thing about this philanthropy is that it was entirely driven and organized by our brothers. It truly shows how connected we all are on Hanover’s small campus and how we are able to come together to support those who need it. The Tau Chapter continues to grow and has recently created a Board of Chapter Advisors consisting of graduate brothers from both Hanover and other Fiji chapters. We continue to look for advice from graduate brothers and hope to start expanding our house to stay competitive with other houses on campus. We would love to see you at our next pig dinner the Friday before homecoming October 5th. Fraternally, Josh Meszaros Joshua Meszaros President Aaron Lux Treasurer Zachary Butler Historian Hayden Veach Corresponding Secretary Brayden Imel Recording Secretary Website: www.hcphigam.com/ Social Media: - Facebook- www.facebook.com/hcphigam/ - Twitter- @hanover_fiji \r\nROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES 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. 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. (Allday 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 Brothers Garett Zorb (2019), Josh Meszaros (2019), and Jack Shine (2018) all received conference recognition this spring. Zorb led the honors with first team All-Conference recognition, posting a 5-1 record on the mound with a 1.98 earned run average. Meszaros, a second team selection, posted a team-best batting average of .301, with three home runs and 11 extra base hits in 30 games. Shine was named to the honorable mention team for the third time, posting a .297 batting average along with 17 extra base hits. Brother David Jung (2020) was named to the All-Sportsmanship team. Josh Meszaros 2 Garett Zorb Levi Buck Wes McKinney 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 second straight NCAA tournament. Brothers Wes McKinney (2018), Levi Buck (2018), and Logan Ratts (2020) were key components for the Panthers. McKinney collected numerous awards for his athletic and academic performances, including first team All-Conference, AllRegion from D3Hoops, and Academic All-American from CoSIDA. \r\nFOOTBALL The Hanover Football team battled to their second straight 4-4 conference record last fall. Brothers Brandon Merrick (2019) of the offensive line and punter Jonatan Ward (2020) received second team AllConference accolades. Brother’s Jacob Sofronko (2018) and Justin Conners (2018) were key components to the Panther’s offense. Justin Conners TRACK AND FIELD Brothers Elijah Williams (2021), Clayton Nobblitt (2021), and Hayden Veach (2020) had great seasons in different events. Clayton Nobblitt competed in the 100, 200, and long jump throughout the season; he came just shy of scoring in the conference meet finishing 9th in the 100-meter dash. Elijah Williams threw two PR’s in the hammer and shot put; 38 meters for hammer and 12.42 for shot put. Veach set a pair of records in the mile and 800-meter dash during the indoor season and finished with second team All-Conference honors. After missing 8 weeks of the outdoor season, Veach finished 4th in the outdoor conference meet for the 800-meter dash. TENNIS Brothers Brent Barrett (2019) and Alec Bates (2019) paced the Panthers to another fine season. Barrett was named to first team AllConference posting a 14-8 mark in doubles play and a 13-7 mark in singles. Bates was named to the honorable mention squad, with an 11-8 doubles record, including 5-1 in conference. Jed Fajt (2021) was named to the All-Sportsmanship team. Brent Barrett Alec Bates Hayden Veach NEW MEMBERS The Tau chapter was excited to welcome 15 new members to the brotherhood during the 2018 winter rush. - AJ Breitt (2020): Louisville, KY; Political Science Major, History Minor; Football - Kahakea Callihan (2021): Wiamea, HI; Undecided Major - Koali Callihan (2021): Wiamea, HI; Communications Major - George Dant (2021): Indianapolis, IN; Computer Science Major; Student Tutor; Baseball - Jed Fajt (2021): Greencastle, IN; Undecided Major; Tennis - Jared Frank (2021): Louisville, KY; Undecided Major; Football - Brady Gosney (2021): Fort Thomas, KY; Economics Major; Business Scholars Program - Jensen Kellett (2021): Terra Haute, IN; Biology Major; Business Scholars Program 3 \r\nNEW MEMBERS CONTINUED - Clayton Noblitt (2021): Terra Haute, IN; Computer Science Major; Track & Field - Blake Phillips (2019): Louisville, KY; Economics Major; Business Scholars Program; Football - Justin Pope (2021): Fishers, IN; Mathematics and Biochemistry Double Major; Health and Biomedical Sciences Program; Baseball - Garett Ruiz (2021): New Carlisle, IN; Kinesiology and Integrated Physiology Major; Football - Austin Schnarr (2021): Indianapolis, IN; Undecided Major; Tennis - Matt Vetor (2021): Pendleton, IN; Undecided Major; Baseball - Elijah Williams (2021): Greencastle, IN; Kinesiology and Integrated Physiology Major; Track & Field GRADUATING SENIORS 4 Levi Buck Pendleton Heights, IN Enonomics Justin Conners Harrison, OH Kinesiology and Integrated Physiology William J. Gay IV Versailles, KY Computer Science Brooks Howell Sellersburg, IN Economics Joseph Korjenek College Grove, TN Mathematics and Business Scholars Program Cristian Barron Lopez Goshen, IN Kinesiology and Integrated Physiology Wesley McKinney Batesville, IN Economics Blake Miller Shelbyville, IN Communications Matteo Rigoni Trento, Italy Economics and Business Scholars Program Chance Rogers Lexington, KY History \r\nTony Rogers Indianapolis, IN Economics John Scheil Indianapolis, IN Economics Christopher Schlenker Anderson, IN Mathematics and Computer Science Drew Shafer Ashley, OH Geology Jack Shine New Albany, IN Communications Ryan Sizemore Harrison, OH Kinesiology and Integrated Physiology Sam Skipper Zionsville, IN Communications Joseph A. Smallwood Lexington, KY Spanish and Business Scholars Program Jacob Sofronko Ridgeville, IN Geology Mithcell Walrod McCordsville, IN Communications 5 \r\nPhi Gamma Delta Fraternity Tau Chapter at Hanover College 1201 Red Mile Road Lexington, KY 40544 PAST YEAR EVENTS NUMBERS Parents’ Day: $2,550 Benefit Concert for Madison Barker: $1,400+ for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society UPCOMING EVENTS AND FUNDRAISERS Pig Dinner: October 5th, 2018 Hanover College Homecoming: October 6th, 2018 Football Run: November 2nd, 2018 Nonprofit Org US Postage Paid Lexington, KY Permit # 540