Summer 2007 - Tau Kappa Epsilon

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VOLUME 100 • NUMBER 3
SUMMER 2007
THE TEKE is the official publication of
Tau Kappa Epsilon International Fraternity.
TKE was founded on January 10, 1899, at
Illinois Wesleyan University, Bloomington, Ill.
what’s inside
departments
THE TEKE STAFF
Chief Executive Officer
Kevin M. Mayeux, CAE (G-Q)
Vice President & General Manager
Brian T. Ferber, CAE (G-Q)
Director of Chapter Services
John W. Deckard (Grand Chapter)
Communications Coordinator
Tom McAninch (A-Z)
Production Manager
Katie Sayre
THE TEKE (ISSN 1527-1331) is an educational
journal published quarterly in spring, summer,
fall and winter by Tau Kappa Epsilon (a
fraternal society), 8645 Founders Road,
Indianapolis, IN 46268. Periodicals Class
postage paid at Indianapolis, IN, and additional
mailing offices.
POSTMASTER: send address changes to THE
TEKE, 8645 Founders Road, Indianapolis, IN
46268. All alumni Fraters who donate $10 or
more to the TKE Educational Foundation, Inc.
will receive a one-year subscription to THE
TEKE. It's our way of saying thank you and
of keeping you informed regarding what's
going on in your Fraternity today.
© 2007 Tau Kappa Epsilon Fraternity, Inc.
College Fraternity Editors Association
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THE TEKESUMMER 2007
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4
CEO’s Message
Healthy Changes for a Healthier You
5
Life Loyal Teke
Membership Roll
9
Recruitment
TKE’s top recruiting chapters
21
Teke on the Street
Health concerns and Alzheimer’s research
30
Chapter News
Chapter activities and accomplishments
31
Volunteers
Volunteers of the Month for July, August and September
33
Chapter Eternal
Notice of members reported as deceased
on the cover
Health is a very important component to every man’s life. These two Fraters lift
weights at Nu Chapter (University of California-Berkeley) to keep in shape. A
tobacco company heir speaks out against smoking, and experts in the medical
field break down the top five concerns to educate Fraters on how to stay healthy.
Stories on pages 14 and 18.
OFFICES OF THE GRAND CHAPTER
8645 Founders Road
Indianapolis, IN 46268-1336
Tel: 317/872-6533
Fax: 317/875-8353
Email: tkeogc@tke.org
Web site: www.tke.org
features
6
New Staff Members
8
TKE Success Story
The Fraternity announces changes to its
professional staff for the new fiscal year.
TKE spotlights Colonel Walter J. Tomczak.
8
10
Thirteen Resources Elevating
Recruitment
Top TKE chapters utilize resources to aid in the
Dynamic Recruitment process.
14
14
22
Having witnessed the consequences of smoking
close to home, one-time tobacco heir Frater Patrick
Reynolds has become one of the nation’s leading
advocates against tobacco.
18
Men’s Health
22
Chapter Installations
26
26
32
34
32
The Sit Down
TKE discusses prevention and treatment of the
top five killers of men.
TKE installs at Oklahoma State, University of
Maryland, Sir Sandford Fleming College, Saint
Leo, Southern Connecticut State and California
University of Pennsylvania.
2006-07 TKE Award Winners
Congratulations go out to this year’s Top Tekes
and Chapters, Awards of Excellence recipients,
and International Sweetheart.
Legacy
Frater Elmer Smith pledges $250,000 to name the
Southeast Regional Leadership Conference.
All-Teke Academic Team
TKE recognizes the Top Scholars for 2007 and
John A. Courson Scholarship recipient Frater
Igor Kukelyansky.
2005 - 2007 GRAND COUNCIL
Grand Prytanis
Mark A. Fite, CFC (D-X)
Grand Epiprytanis
Robert I. McMurry (B-S)
Grand Grammateus
Mark K. Johnson (N-Q)
Grand Crysophylos
Julius J. Edelmann, CFC (O-N)
Grand Histor
Charles J. Trabold, CFC (K-K)
Grand Hypophetes
Brian C. M. Barrett (K-C)
Grand Pylortes
Dr. Herbert L. Songer (A-U)
Grand Hegemon
Rodney G. Talbot (B-C)
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Vision Statement
The TKE Vision is to create lifelong
relationships that enhance educational, interpersonal, community
and professonal success;
Mission Statement
The TKE Mission is to aid men in
their mental, moral, and social
development for life;
Purpose Statement
The TKE Purpose is to contribute
to the advancement of society
through the personal growth of our
members and service to others.
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ceo’s message
Healthy Changes for a Healthier You
C
ollege is a time to take on new responsibilities and make decisions that sculpt who you are throughout
the rest of your life. The habits developed (good or bad) and the lifestyle choices made will have a
profound impact on what kind of man you become. Getting older may be the last thing on your mind
right now while you are young, but there is no reason not to take care of yourself now and for
years to come.
In order to fully prepare for an active, healthy life, you need to start today. Regular exercise, not smoking, and
eating a balanced diet are all smart ways to take care of yourself. However, forming the habits that ensure a
healthier life requires planning and commitment.
Kevin Mayeux, CAE
As with recruitment, academics and your subsequent professional and personal lives, poor planning can
derail success. The trick to all of these endeavors, from writing papers to becoming more physically fit, is making
small, manageable and maintainable changes that can greatly affect the outcome of your goal. It is a sincere
commitment to your achievements and the perseverance during the time it takes to reach them.
TKE has made the analogy that recruitment is like a muscle that needs to be trained constantly to grow. That
analogy should be used in your everyday life to get you on the right track both physically and emotionally. Often
in both our chapters and our personal lives, there is a faulty perception that the only changes worth making are
drastic ones. Healthy change can begin with small steps, and then we can add more progress over time.
Making small changes to your life can make an incredible difference, but you have to start somewhere.
I, too, have started to make changes in my daily life to make sure I am at my best 24/7/365. Eating healthier
meals and staying active have made an immediate impact. I recently completed a half-marathon, a feat I never
thought possible with my work schedule. By planning out the time necessary to
reach that goal, I achieved it. I found more energy to complete my work,
“TKE has made the analogy that recruitment is
increased confidence and a better overall attitude. All that was needed was a
like a muscle that needs to be trained constantly
good pair of shoes and a commitment to the goal. I put one foot in front of
to grow. That analogy should be used in your
the other, not to break any records, to better my physical and mental health.
everyday life to get you on the right track both
You can do the same thing. Dedicating hours and hours a day isn’t
physically and emotionally.”
necessary. Setting aside about an hour a few times a week to run and having
more healthy meals during the day can make a big impact. It doesn’t cost any
more or less, and you will feel better about yourself.
Much as recruitment is core to our legacy and purpose, so is a healthy lifestyle. If we pass on bad habits, it
will breed more of the same. As a man, and in the future, a father figure or mentor, we need to lead by example.
All Fraters need to take ownership of their life and spread that commitment to other Fraters in the chapter or
alumni association. Raise the bar for yourself and not only will you see the changes within, everyone else will
as well.
Yours in the Bond,
Kevin M. Mayeux, CAE
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THE TEKESUMMER 2007
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Thomas A. Raduenzel, II • Russell P. Veldenz • Starr J. Kirklin • Steven A. Jones, CFC • Gary L. Kounkel Edward C. Droste • Ned L. Skinner • Ronald W. Reagan • Daniel Lee Cummings • Kenneth B. Winiecki • Phillip J. Schmidt • Paul C.
Aspinwall • Eric S. Ratinoff, CFC • Robert J. Borel • Gary A. LaBranche, CFC • Timothy J. Murphy, CFC • Gary N. Welch-Bass, II • Charles R. Walgreen, Jr. • Dean-Ross Schessler, CFC • David G. Novak • Michael B. Quigley • Magnus Flaws,
Jr. • James S. Margolin, PGP • James D. Gaus • Robert O. Kincart • Philip J. Pfarr, DVM • Terry D. Burns • Robert M. Scott • John A. Courson, CFC • Robert L. Swaim • Alan M. Crosta, Jr., M.D., CFC • J. C. Corry • Timothy D. Oswald • Anthony
J. Fiacchi • Dennis W. Perry • Howard V. Gregory • Lyle L. Simpson • Brian F. Harms • Matthew L. Price • Brian L. Bates • Gabriel Anaya • Richard H. Tate • John T. Taylor, CFC • Douglas C. Ikelman • Christopher A. Grasso, CFC • Herbert
L. Songer • Brooks L. Kellogg • James F. Miller • Christopher D. Livingston • Henry E. Combs • Frank V. Moulton, Jr. • Michael A. Moxley, CFC • Kenneth E. Myers • Steve J. Muir • Bruce B. Melchert, CFC • William M. Brackney • John R.
McCarthy • Robert B. Bliss, Jr. • Richard A. Benton • Hayes W. Thompson CFC • Richard C. Ernest • Kenneth M. Sheppard • Michael L. Cagle • Dan F. Laird, CFC • Russ H. Heil • Michael A. Smith • Kevin J. Brock • Robert L. Barr, Jr. • Gregory
P. Woodson • M. Neale Hickerson • David L. Bohline • Robert I. McMurry • Justin B. Nast • Thomas J. Hogan • Rodney G. Talbot • Gerry B. Moore • B. Lavon Wells • Ralf C. Beilhardt • Joseph H. Straughan, III • Leonard J. Fleischer • Terry
E. Knight • Dominick Andrisani, II • Karl Liebman • Brian T. Ferber • Kevin M. Mayeux • Keith S. Shotzberger • Roger D. Ferber • Louis L. LeBlanc • David C. Vigil • Lucian A. Siekman • Thomas D. Brendel • Robert A. Loss • William R. Bruns,
III • Lenwood S. Cochran • Les A. Hudson, Jr. • P. Norris Shockley, Jr. • Richard E. Schultz • Archie L. Ackley • Lionel V. Topaz • Roger N. Kahle • William M. Christian • David F. Heaberlin • Daniel Stengel • Darrin J. Marthens • Bradley Bohannan
• Richard E. Dinkel • Benny L. Johnson • Daniel R. Canchola • David Teeter • Stephen E. Moss, CFC • Gary K. Liebschner • Mark A. Fite, CFC • David W. Schneider • Rudy Pollak • Alan E. Wright • Scott D. McCulloch • Albert J. Scala • R.
Michael Lander • Timothy J. Anderson • Robert H. Wimsatt • Richard J. Kurtyka • Glenn B. Cochrane • Michael R. Blank • Gary M. Lazor • James R. Miller • Timothy L. Taschwer • William J. Metzger, Jr. • Phillip G. Kallas • Robert D. Planck
• Peter J. Schubert • Clarence C. Drumeller • Jon G. Tankersley • Andy C. Fairchild • John E. M. Oglesby, CFC • M. Price Oswalt, CFC • William V. Muse, CFC • Frank A. Morelli • Michael I. Hoffman • Gene H. Pattison • James E. Crockard,
III • Scott A. DeVine • James J. Vopal, MD • Andrew D. Narrai • Craig J. Campbell • James B. Miner • Kevin R. Knobloch • Bradley S. Walls • James E. Dunning • Robert R. Schuelke, Jr. • Michael D. Matthews • Richard W. Adamek, CFC •
Gregory C. La France • Jeremy S Martin • Hugh H. McIntyre, Jr. • Robert Page • David C. DeRouchey • Lin T. Nash • Daniel D. Moriarty, Jr. • Mark C. Romig, CFC • Craig T. O’Connell • Gregory C. Brown, CFC • Christopher M. Blais, MD •
Robert D. Tucker, Jr. • Robert O. Copeland • Richard M. Foley • John C. Ehlers • John C. Fitzgerald, Jr. • Jim D. Williams • Frank J. Rose • Edward R. Dominy, CFC • Michael J. Kazacos • James C. Goodman • T. J. Schmitz, CFC • Joel E.
Johnson, CFC • Jon M. Pyzyk • Michael L. Zoruba • Andrew M. Smith • Gary A. Reed • James A. Hudlow • Charles J. Trabold, CFC • Michael J. Chamberlain • Roger K. Smith • Todd Barrett • Jack Redavid • D. Sean DeGarmo-Grasso • Brian
C. M. Barrett • James L. Totten • Marc G. Feinstein • Raymond W. Franklin • Fredrick T. Jacobi • Thomas E. Oole • David B. Ginsburg • Steve S. Carlisle • Curtis I. Fry • Kevin H. Pollard • Thomas M. Castner, CFC • Joseph C. Minnis • Scott
W. Hatfield • Rand P. Hall, CFC • Clarence Ceege Butler • Edward W. Clay, Jr. • Richard W. Silvey • Robert N. Bass • Philip A. Hoyle • Frank Sanders, CFC • David L. Adcock, CFC • John E. Abbott • Richard A. Clements • John W. Jelinski •
Jerome E. Schewe, CFC • David W. Lockwood • Michael D. Tracy • Elmer R. Smith • George R. Erkes, Jr. • Pete Divoky • Mark K. Johnson • Lee P. Newman • Marvin J. Philliber • Forrest K. duBruyne, Jr. • Louis Cuccurese • Mark D. Bruno
• Michael T. Boyd • Anthony Cavotto • S. Todd Farmer, Jr., CFC • Danny D. Davis • Billy J. Chambers • Patrick M. Marley • Thomas C. Miles • Robert M. Buhl • Phillip P. Hawkins • William C. Barber • Bobby A. Jarred • Elmer R. Pensack • Julius
J. Edelmann, Jr., CFC • Daniel C. Pelletier • Jonathan M. Parker • Arthur D. Cartwright • Gregory L. Jessup, Sr. • Christopher J. Courson • Robert A. King • Andrew J. Patterson • David N. Rackmales • Walter W. Jenny, Jr. • Karlton Spindle
• Lonnie G. Justice, CFC • R. Felix Bishop, CFC • Dwight L. Johnson, Jr. • Sean Donnelly • Robert L. York, Jr. • Robert E. Keely • John J. Devaney • Lloyd D. Cornwell • Dennis J. Waldron • Lee M. Stacey • Anthony J. Abela, Jr. • Mark A. Kubik
• Jason A. Halprin • James T. Crawford • Raul A. Rodriguez • Darren P. Pastuha • Robert L. Tosi, Jr. • James M. Benware • Thomas S. Doupe • Alexander S. Puga • Ronald G. Beermunder • Brad Benjamin • John D. Currey, Jr. • William J. Tobin
• Kim D Adams Jr. • Christopher J. Key • Kenneth L. Duke Sr. • Joel L. Pryson • Donald J. Seiler • Bryan M. Hansen • Robert Herder • David A. Gimenez • Richard W. Hogan, Jr. • Brian W. Cantwell • David A. Culver • Jacob W Fantasia • Richard
A. Izaguirre Jr. • Kyle K. Slaski • David S. Wood • Boyd D. Gilpin • Jason P. Nelson • Clark Atkins, Jr., CFC• Michael A. Hayes-Rivet • James Curtis Hamrick • Reynaldo Morales • Jeffery J. Schnellhardt • David J Cocordan • Jeffrey D. Lee •
Gerardo Mederos Jr. • Michael A. Mokros • Gilbert J Barragan II • Joseph P. Ng • Kevin G. Iverson • Bryan D. Newman • Shimul N. Mehta • Thomas M. Zais • Jeremy S Griffith • Byron D. Whitten • Lance J. LoConti • Aaron C. Dunn, CFC • Joseph
M. Barta • Tyler J. Newby • Christopher D. Hill • Troy A. Scott • Adam A. Pasker • Douglas R Lancy • H. Scott Apley • Douglas J. Butler • Peter M Dawson • John B. Hutto • Travis S. Ridgel • Edgar Khalatian • Shane D. Prier • Jason S. Bailey
• Scott D Barrish • Lawrence T. Perra • Christopher M. Lydon •Stuart R. Umberger • Juan A. Liceaga • Eric W. Jones • Andrew J D’Agosto • Jeremiah D Farmer • Justin W Alderson • Antonio Muro • Benjamin J McAvoy • David R. Wallace •
Anthony F Clemens • Chris Zeig • Justin A. Evers • Thomas P Schaaf • Brian K. McCarthy • Michael J. Swartz • Robert T. Rigler • Timothy Power • David B. Raddatz • Will E Sylianteng • Scott A. Milner • David M. Ike • T. Gary Seiger • Anthony
J. Tangora, CFC • Peter M Leonard • Christopher T. Hanson • Corey G. Mathews, CAE • H. Bruce Copeland • Scott W D Early • Michael J Quinlan • Jason J. Goitia • Mark S Grossman • Grant Z Price • Andrew H. Simon • Daniel P Bougere
Jr • Joseph DeAngelo, III • Christopher W Cox • Robert F. Allen, III • Eric Spoonamore • Kenneth M Kerwin • Michael A. Glass • Matthew C Smith • David M. Lefcourt • David M Parent • Ethan M. Stubbs, II • Joseph F Caliri • Michael M. Martin
• Christopher A Walters • David M Williams • Ryan M. Sather • Anthony P D’Amore III • Rolf Francois • Jason M. Bowles • Robert D. Taflinger • Kenneth N Bozeman Jr • Kevin A. McMahan • Zachary D. Ramsay • Erik L. Glenn • Philip M Levesque
• Timothy P. Bouchard • Michael K. Brink • Kory E. Kopf • Aaron M. Hotard • Michael Modica • Nicholas J Wintergerst • Jeffrey F. Cowley • Randy C. Noles • Matthew J. Previts • Carl F. Casey • Damion M Legan • Luis A Correa • Adam C. Becker
• Kristopher M. Vining • Justin T Yeager • John E Dietrich • Robert A Klementich • David C Althausen • Robert J Wolfe II • Brandon A. Barrette • David M. Stenseth • Kevin W. Smith • Aaron M Scallen • Joseph DeBenedictis • Joshua T Wilson
• Arthur W Mathews • Jason L Kuehl • Matthew S. M. Cole • Eric P. Hillner • Albert D. Meng • Michael Rondilla • Robin H. Ruffino • Ryan Vescio • Robert C Martinez • Anthony P Sisko • Thomas S. Asuma • Christopher H. Niles • Albert J. Ensley,
III • Angel R. Quiroz • Jason Knaster • Paul J Talbot • Michael D. Steele • Stanley L Williams • Daniel M Miller • Mark M. Puzdrak • William B. Fitch • Ross A. Mol • Christopher B. Foisey • Michael L. Guidotti • Jeremiah R Cook • Joseph M. Rugger
• Brian A. Carroll • Lawrence T. LeBlond • Ryan P Fields • Timothy P Terry Michael S. Louison • Michael E. Martinez • O’Ryan D Lowry • Chris Lyons • Joel T Coen • Mark A. Blazer • Eric B Howell • Scott R Springer • Michael C. Carlson •
Thomas M McAninch • Jeffrey H. Davis • Gary R Marks Jr • Daniel J Kushner • Ramsez Stamper • Charles R. Kellam • Jason L. Endress • Robert J Anderson • Brian A Lindquist • Mark A. Graczykowski • David A. Wittig • Alex J Knight • James
A Brantley • Todd A. Weiser • Paul J McCarthy • Ronald C McKito • Garrett D Burchett • Joseph R Gillespie • Scott A Hogan • John K Fabsits • David P Adams • Saul L. Gauthier • Joe F Keyser II • Harsha D Hiripitiyage • Jesse D Holladay •
Nicholas J A Renard • David A Corn • Clifford W. Potter • Louis F McHugh IV • Mark A. Fredericks • Jason C Lachut • Nathan D Shingledecker • Brandon M. Loftus • Nathan M. Lux • Brendan D. Fitzgerald • Charles R Stephenson • Christopher
R. Leemon • Jeremy M. Clifford • Samuel W. Flood • David S Bennett • Shawn M. Heneisen • Joshua R. Wice • Patrick O. Jackson • Steven M Reamy • Eric M. Chamberlain • Brett A Curl • Aaron D Grunden • Chris L Hooker • James D. Settles,
Jr. • Kevin J. Holubar • Brendan J. Hill • James C. Miller • Todd A Marquardt • Thomas J. Locascio, II • Blaise D. Pezold • Michael A Schroka • Michael J Gebauer • Benjamin R Baldyga • Christopher L. Johnson • Michael S. Hannah • Alexander
C. Rudloff • Rigoberto N. Nunez • Brian J Kelley • Thomas C Bentley • Gregory A. Roskopf • Phillip C Mommaerts • Andrew R Schultz • Jeremy R Funk • Robert L Heaton • Jonathan C. Mills • David W. Gaible • Navindra H. Gunawardena •
John H. Franklin, Jr. • Ansel E. Young • Christian T. Wessell • Braydon G. Marot • Michael E. Sutton • Stephen M Lytle • Kevin M. Kalidonis • Ryan A. Morris • Phillip E. Weast • Bryan E. Hofferber • Christopher P. Morris • John W Deckard •
Christopher T. Bailey • Tim P. Mayeux • Michael J Rowinsky • Nathan A. Cappeluti • LeBron F. Weathers, II • Barrett Z McCormick • Bradley M. Hoyt • Robert S. Dallas • Gabriel L Montealegre • Justin L. Hiller • Harvey P. Steele, III • Travis
Bronson • John W Steager • Paul J. Gordon, Jr. • Raymundo Sanchez Jr. • David M. Lane • James A LaCroix • Christopher J Lentino • Jonathon M. Dant • Andrew S Markners • Bryan E Webb • Christopher W. Tucker • Ricardo A. Melendez
• Daniel P. Leonard • Mike R. Wheat • Nate F. Raddatz • Douglas M. Krueger • Justin T. Studebaker • Eric W Kelleher • Matt Haschke • Mark P. Sheppard • Bart B. Burke • Ted Grabarczyk • Scott W. Anderson • James C Upton • David P Johnson
• Allen W Rude III • Nicholas A. Plaisance • Mark J Foret, Jr. • DJ Boland, Jr. • Alexander Samuel Vincent Levine • Scott D. Melton • Justin Vining • Thomas J Glenn • Christopher M. Coulon • Michael Van Nieuwenhoven • Matthew Allen • Dustin
Blackwell • Matthew J Jindrich • Joseph W. Clase • Timothy D. Wardlow • Todd Ross • Nicholas Bisek • Brandon Ehlenfeldt • Michael Chambers • Christopher H. Sullivan • Joshua P. Price • Michael Johnson • Dominic Reinerio • Christopher
B. Nyland • Dustin E Boley • Paul M. Anderson • Joshua W. Henson • Nathan A. Woodard • Christopher D. Walsh • Murry Ford • Lyon A. Zeibak • Robert W. Jefferis • John Grossi • Jeffrey A. Mitchell • Gavin Ng • Daniel Johnson • Travis Hudson
• Patrick Carey • Thomas J. Hadley, Jr. • Paul Bliss • Benjamin Boda • David B. Porter • Raymond P. Haley, II • Anthony M. Niccoli • Justin M Crusan • Steven Whitmore • Adam Tierney • William Beckenstein • Jerald Lentini • Joe Marriner •
Kevin Whitford • Elliot Beare • John W Humphreys • Nathan E. Lehman • David M Ginn II • Jarrett E. Daugherty • Trenton D Pommer • Michael W Moomjy • Ryan P. Lawler • Todd Bates • Tim Avery • Chris Postalwait • Raymond Slover • Ryan
Hamilton • Kenneth P Revay • Bradley A. Beighley • Christopher J. Wust • Edward L. Bartlett, III • Trebor J Leitz • Tony Lagera • Dustin Capps • Chad Conley • Nicholas Holmes • Brian M. Belhumeur • Justin Cochrane • David J. Miller • Evan
Ranshaw • Eric T. Gifford • Adam Boland • Derrick Bultinck • Barron Sample • Brett Eckert • David C Castillo • Timothy R Woods • Christopher Osterhout • Thomas F. Burpee • Rob Toepel • Travis Zaloudek • John S. Stockton Jr. • Cullen Ruffner
• Joseph A. Roselius • Benjamin Goucher • Austin J. Rennick • Andrew Share • Dustin A. Lacasse • Jonathan Fazio • David Troise • Pete Martinez • Blair Dodds III • Brandon Dickey • Robert L. Baroska III • Jonathan Wells • Dustin N. Miller
• Phil J. Menagh • Richard Hough • Mark Yeung • Eric V. Edwards • James Drummy • Robert N. Bell III • Kurt Osterman • Joseph C. DeLuca • Brian Masotti • Daniel Harayda • William J. Gabriel • Jeffrey Lentz • Ryan Elam • David U Reyna
• David P. Bateman • Jason M. Meadows • Kevin Simpson • Joshua Johnson • John N. Wilson • Jeffrey M. Ching • Christopher D. Pickler • Bryan P. Keller • Drew S. Hawkins • C. Greg Heibert • Kyle Prawel • Jeffrey Puro • James R. Cassidy
• Matthew Vanderhoof • David J. Bauer • Sean T. Busch • John A. Bednarz • Earl D Heier • Mark Pugliesi • William R. Ragan • Steven Mell • Todd Sundstrom • David R. Marek, Jr. • Edgar R. Carter • Williaml G. Stech Jr. • Michael Jagusiak
• Nicholas W. Formickella • Paul Curcio • Daniel Ogden • Adam B. Grass • James I. Ford • Kelly Janke • Joseph A. Olivieri • Mark L. Ellis • Jerry E. Romig • Gary B Gibson • James Forman • Joseph Keys • Todd Moser • Brenn Hartley • Bradley
J. Dugenske • Tony X. Shan • Nicholas Schechter • Eric Anthony • J. P. Knutsen • Timothy J. Hrinak • Allan Veler • Travis Wilkerson • Tomo Marjanovic • Thomas Bell • Bryan Bailey • Erik Lewis • Brett Breitenbucher • Kinman Tong • Matthew
Carter • Brian J. Wurme • David Freeman • Robert Campion • Chad Humphrey • John Hubbard • Angelo Randerson • Caleb J. Mikels • Justin Bush • Ryan Carlin • Devan Shah • Robert R. Goldsmith • James Taggart • Mitchell S Diebold • Eric
A. Duesterhaus • Juan Carlos Hernandez • William J. Kimmins • Shane Hogan • Jonathan G. Post • Christopher Qunell • Jeffery LeDuc • Edric Chan • Tracy S. Holmes • Andrew McKinney • Chris Carson • Jeffrey D. Neumann • Shannon
Rigsby • Richard B. Knight • Jonathan M. Higley • Kirk Mavroulis • Raymond Ortiz • Eric W. Letlebo • Clinton C. Wells • Adam Macintosh • Kyle J. Hartman • Thomas Skowronski • Joel McDonald • Justin C Wilson • Matthew P. Spears • Lance
Fair • Michael Yocom • Jeremy Hogan • Stanley Rubins • Patrick Y. Goitia • Christopher Rooney • Ariel F. Ruiz • Steven R. Matthews • Sean M. Connolly • Gordon V. Owen • Jacob Brink • Robert M. Benvin • Ryan A. Ulloa • Michael Zepatos
• Russel Dykes • Caleb Henderson • Matthew J. Lehnen • Joshua Charro • Ross Chamberlain• John Christopher Dorr • Benjimen G. Arndt • Jeffrey A. Woodard • Colin P. Dempsey • Scott Wormser • Lee Nance • Kyle Ebers • Michael B.
Hannon • Evan Wulf • Brian D. Voss • John L. Kavanaugh • Joseph D. Rundell • Michael H. Webb, Jr. • Bruce A. Stahl, Jr. • Kevin J. Clayton • Kurt Fullbeck • Benjamin R. Leander • Liam Singer • Bradley Ayres • Matthew Wallick • Kerry Mann
• David W. Jordan • Garrett Eardley • Brandon Heller • Peter M. Christ • Michael R. Janove • Jonathan Carletto • Benjamin Walter • Justin Goebel • John A. Higgins • Thomas C. Averitt • Seth Jarrett • Jason Giers • Guilherme Batista • Doug
Starratt • Christopher Potvin • Thomas Dunne • Javier Gamboa • Brad Boldt • Luke Ernst • Patrick Walsh • Brandon Freiberger • Chris Eslinger • Robert G. Peters • Hearold D. Dial • Marlon Amaya • Jacob Meyer • Scott P. Sloan • Marcus Brown
• John E. Gee • Fredrick Cline • Conor F. Quinn • Michael Gagen • Jason Bernstein • Hahri Shin • Alexander Kotkin • Christopher P. Hvizdak • Casey Pepe • Benjamin D. Smith • Matthew R. Davis • Roger W. Dooley • Chris Dolton • Josef L.
Coonce • David M. Clarke Sr. • Jonathan M. Chapman • Benjamin F. Saenger • Richard Elman • William H. Wimmenauer • Mark A. Genung • William Anderson • Jason M. Fenske • Michael J. Ludwig • Lucas L. Chan •Kenneth B. Winiecki •
Rusty Vanneman • Robert L. Swaim • Matthew D. Barclift • Jason C. Graeser •John A. Buxton • Herb C. Huser • Eric D. Dunning • Thomas M. Riherd, II • Jonathan W. Moeller • Daniel R. Levinson •James W. McCoy • Michael G. McLaughlin
• David G. George • James F. Brooke, III, USN (Ret) • Russell H. Schultz • Stephen R. Jenne • Timothy S. Reese, CFC • Walt B. Musselman • Robert L. Nardelli • Anthony J. Williamson • Stanley J. Withkowski • Jerry D. Kroon • Rodman N.
Smith • Jason C. Kobes • Robert J. DeBaufer • Mark A. Klein • Jonn M. Wullschleger • Shawn A. Babine • James M. Cross • Jeffrey B. Cohen • Kirk E. Klein • Steven L. Payne • Forrest K. duBruyne, Jr. • Louis Cuccurese • Steven J. Greenberg
• Robert J. Kantor • Damon W. Shratter • Joseph H. Shelton, Jr. • Sebastian Volcker • Jeffrey M. Laing • Anthony J. Abela, Jr. • Gregory S. Wyatt, CFC • Wayne H. Adelkopf • Joshua T Collins • William L. Morrow • Robert Herder • Stephen R.
Bashore • Scott M. Murphy • David W. Towne, ESQ • Tyler J. Newby • Mohammad N. Ahmad • Tony Clemens • James R Torricelli • Thomas G Rossiter • Jeffery J. Waltz • Nick T. Masiuk • Ian M. Middleton • Michael C. Stewart • Robert J. Rieders
• Thomas J Ryan • Sean W. Hampton • Anthony T. Edwards • Aaron T Adams • Thomas C. Block • Peter J Walker II • Carl W Lude • Jack B. Pasco • Thomas J.W. Johnston • Matthew S. Smagacz • Richard E. Feuer • Gregory D. Schroeder
• Jason E. Bailey • John Lorette • Dennis J. Finch, Jr. • Christopher M. Foley • John M. Gries • Robert N. Strickler • Greg Z. Parker • Blake L Chambers Jr • Jeffrey G. Hertz • Gregory R. Bel • Bradly J Mills • Charles L. McGowan • Ronald J.
Karvosky, Jr. • Kevin M. Coffey • Paul B. Cross • Bryan C. Smith • Jonathon A. Kleiman • Kenneth N. Allen • James E. Wright • Burt A. Beck • Christopher Hoffman • Joseph Misemer • Justin J. Carroll • Matt A. Bender • Zachary L. Wotruba
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new staff
Tau Kappa Epsilon is proud to announce the addition of several new
members to our staff. After conducting extensive interviews from a field of
highly qualified candidates, TKE announced changes to its professional
staff for the coming fiscal year. Many of the changes will take place in
TKE’s chapter services department, with a talented new team of Tekes
coming on board to help the Fraternity grow in the coming years.
“
This is going to be an
exciting year of growth
and improvement for
our Fraternity. We
have assembled a
phenomenal team of
talented individuals, all
dedicated to helping
TKE reach the next
level of fraternal
excellence. I am
looking forward to
working with these
talented men in the
months ahead.
– Kevin M. Mayeux,
”
6
Correa
Cutter
Ferris
Roskopf
Joining the TKE staff as Region 2 Director
(South) is Adam Ferris. Adam is an initiate of the
Grand Chapter and served as a lead facilitator at
Bradford Woods, Indiana University’s professional
development center, for four years. Ferris brings with
him a wealth of knowledge related to experiential
learning and a deep love for TKE, serving on the
Charles R. Walgreen, Jr. TKE Leadership Academy
team for the past several years. He succeeds Louie
Correa (Gamma Chapter, University of Illinois), a
five-year veteran of the professional staff. Correa
takes on the position of Director of Alumni
Relations for the TKE Educational Foundation
effective June 1. In this new role, he will coordinate
the Life Loyal Teke program as well as help both
start and service the Fraternity’s alumni associations.
Correa will report to Frater Gary Reed (Iota-Phi
Chapter, Defiance College), Foundation President/
CEO.
Returning to the TKE staff after a three-year
hiatus is Greg Roskopf (Zeta-Zeta Chapter,
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee). Roskopf
recently completed a two-year tour as Greek Advisor
at Loyola University in New Orleans, and previously
THE TEKESUMMER 2007
served as Housing Coordinator and a Regional
Consultant for TKE. He received his master’s degree
in higher education from Ball State University and is
active in the Association of Fraternity Advisors.
Roskopf succeeds Kevin Smith (Rho-Upsilon
Chapter, Franklin College) as Region 3 Director
(Midwest). Smith will remain active in TKE as a
volunteer and is pursuing other professional
opportunities in the field of public relations and
marketing in Indianapolis.
In Region 4 (Central & Western States),
Bryston Cutter (Rho-Upsilon Chapter, Franklin
College) has been promoted to the position of
Regional Director. Cutter served the Fraternity this
past year as Recruitment Coordinator, teaching TKE
chapters effective ways to grow their membership.
Cutter succeeds Eric Chamberlain (Mu-Theta
Chapter, Lycoming College) who has accepted the
position of Director of Alumni Development for
Delta Upsilon Fraternity after serving on the TKE
staff for the past five years.
Hicks
Holmes
new staff
Arnold
Lehman
Scheirman
Other new additions to the Chapter Services staff
include:
Tracy Holmes (Zeta-Zeta Chapter, University
of Wisconsin-Milwaukee) as Expansion Consultant. Holmes is a past chapter Prytanis and graduate
of the Charles R. Walgreen, Jr. TKE Leadership
Academy. He has been active in numerous campus
organizations and served as a peer facilitator at
several TKE conferences.
Nate Lehman (Theta-Iota Chapter, Northern
Michigan University) as Chapter Services Specialist. Lehman is also a graduate of the Charles R.
Walgreen, Jr. TKE Leadership Academy, a past
Apollo Team leader at our Regional Leadership
Conferences, and is a veteran of the National
Guard, having served the United States in Iraq.
Ryan Arnold (Colony 817, State University of
New York - Fredonia) as Expansion Consultant.
Arnold is a former student body president and vice
president at Fredonia, as well as founding colony
Prytanis. He has interned with members of both the
U.S. House of Representatives and Senate, and has
been active in numerous campus organizations.
Paul Hicks (Beta-Beta Chapter, North
Carolina State University) as Chapter Services
Specialist. Hicks is a former chapter officer and
recruitment chairman. He has been active in the
hospitality management profession and was a
member of numerous campus organizations while in
college.
Rounding out the new additions to the TKE
staff is Elliott Scheirman, Epsilon-Omicron
Chapter, University of Houston. Scheirman served
as a chapter officer, has management experience in
various retail outlets, and will serve TKE as
Executive Assistant to the CEO. He succeeds
Christopher Walsh, Rho-Upsilon Chapter, Franklin
College, who will continue on staff as a part-time
assistant while he pursues a graduate degree in
psychology at the University of Indianapolis this
coming academic year.
Lambda-Iota Chapter (Florida State University)
tke success story
“DON'T WORRY ABOUT HOW
MUCH SOMEONE ELSE EARNS.
IF YOU ARE NOT HAPPY WITH
WHAT YOU ARE PAID, THEN
STOP COMPLAINING AND GO
WORK SOMEPLACE ELSE.”
COLONEL WALTER J. TOMCZAK
THE COLONEL • 51 • COLONEL, UNITED STATES AIR FORCE • CARBONDALE, ILL.
Colonel Walter J. Tomczak is commander, Air Force ROTC
Detachment 205, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, Ill.
As commander, he is responsible for recruiting, selecting and
training cadets to receive commissions as officers in the
United States Air Force. Colonel Tomczak is a native of Park
Falls, Wis. The colonel earned a bachelor of science degree in
business management in 1977 from the University of
Wisconsin, Superior where he was a member of Iota-Alpha
Chapter. He received a master of science degree in operations
management in 1987 from the University of Arkansas,
Fayetteville, Ark., and a master of science degree in National
Security Strategy in 2000 from National Defense University,
Fort McNair, Washington, DC. Colonel Tomczak was
commissioned as a second lieutenant through the Air Force
Reserve Officer Training Corp (AFROTC) program at the
University of Wisconsin in 1977 and is a master navigator
with over 4,300 hours in the C-130E/H.
MY ASPIRA
TION: My goal in life has always been to be the best
ASPIRATION:
Air Force officer that I could be while taking care of my family.
MY INSPIRA
TION: Over my 30 years in the Air Force, I have met
INSPIRATION:
and worked for many senior officers who exemplified the Air
Force Core Values; Integrity First, Service Before Self and
Excellence in All We Do. In addition, the personal satisfaction of seeing the people who work for you succeed, get
promoted and move on to more responsible positions. In my
current position as professor of Aerospace Studies at Southern
Illinois University at Carbondale, it is seeing young adults enter
our Air Force ROTC program as college freshmen and receiving
their commissions as Air Force officers when they graduate.
WHY I’M A SUCCESS: The Air Force, and my affiliation with
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THE TEKESUMMER 2007
TKE, provided me with the education, training and support as
well as the opportunity to succeed. I was assigned positions
and duties with a tremendous amount of responsibility and
was able to exceed the expectations for those assignments.
HOW I DID IT
IT:: I did this by becoming an expert in whatever
assignments the Air Force gave me (commanding an aircraft
unit with 500 personnel, Air Force One Presidential Advance
Agent, commanding a unit that processed 80,000 personnel
through its passenger terminal, commanding an ROTC unit
that selected/trained the next generation of Air Force officers.)
WHA
WHATT I’VE LEARNED: As a leader/manager, much like a chapter
executive role, if you take care of your people, they will take
care of you and the mission of whatever organization you are
in charge of. In addition, the most important job you have is
the one you are currently doing – not the one you want to do
next. If you are good at what you do, good things will follow.
Also, don't worry about how much someone else (coworker,
supervisor) earns. If you are not happy with what you are
paid, then stop complaining and go work someplace else.
WHA
WHATT I KNOW
KNOW:: People rate how successful a person is in many
different ways: how high in the organization you went, how
much you earn, responsibilities, etc. However, for me it was
my family and if I have taken care of them. In my case, both
my son and daughter have lived in six locations since 1998 and
attended six different schools and, for the most part, have
turned out to be normal high school students. But in the end
when you retire, it is your family that will be there to support you.
WHA
T’S NEXT
WHAT’S
NEXT:: I have enjoyed my military service, but am ready
to pursue a different career.
recruitment
LAMBDA-IOTA Top Recr
uitment Chapter
Recruitment
(FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY)
The Lambda-Iota Chapter (Florida State University) is the
number one recruiter in Tau Kappa Epsilon with an outstanding
46 new members. Hard work and dedication from top to bottom
helped this chapter exceed even their own expectations.
Reasons for success: The chapter instituted a
scholarship program for incoming freshmen that helped them
start a names list during the summer of potential new
members. Eighty people applied for the scholarship and 30
were named finalists, giving the chapter a good base to begin
recruiting. Once they began to meet these individuals, they
asked about their friends and the names list grew even bigger.
What to look for: In a new member, first impressions
are important – if they conduct themselves in a positive, yet
professional, manner, they will be good members. They look
for strong academic performers, either at the high school level
or, if they are older, in their first semesters in college.
Athleticism and other factors increase their stock.
Non-traditional resources: Tapping alumni for
potential new members is a good source, but the biggest thing
they did different than any other organization on campus was
helping new students move into their dorms. They didn’t push
the idea of TKE, rather they invited them to lunch later in the
week and got to know them one on one. Then they matched
them up with a Frater who had similar interests.
Recruitment events: Tailgates before football games
are a good chance for members and recruits to mingle, but the
chapter encourages having guys over on a normal night with
nothing in particular going on. It gives potential new
members a chance to meet members in a low-pressure
environment. In the summer, the chapter went out to the
lawn on campus to play football. Guys would walk by and
after inviting them to play, over the course of a few weeks,
they had several games going on with members and potential
new members. All of those potential new members came to
the house when the official recruitment week began and
accepted bids.
Have a plan: They plan their recruitment process to
ensure success. Each member is engaged because they actively
pair recruits with individuals so they can establish a bond
outside of TKE. The chapter designates different members
each day to participate in a table on the main drag of campus.
In addition, they have each member wear letters every day
during the recruitment period to get their name out . They do
that because it makes them look like the biggest house on
campus, even if they are not.
For additional information on recruitment, go to the member resources
section on recruitment at www.tke.org.
Top 5 Recr
uiting Chapters
Recruiting
Lambda-Iota
Florida State University
46
Nu
Cal-Berkeley
36
Alpha-Tau
Drexel University
35
Gamma-Theta
University of Florida
34
Delta-Nu
Northwest Missouri State University
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13 Recruitment
Resources Elevating
I
n the past few years, there has been an explosion of new and updated resources created
to help TKE chapters recruit both the quality and quantity of men they deserve. Our top
chapters are using Dynamic Recruitment principles to implement a year-round, valuesbased recruitment model. TKE is committed to recruitment success, and the following
pages are full of resources to help fuel your chapter’s Dynamic Recruitment process.
1
Books – Knowledge about the latest recruitment
methods can help take your chapter from average to
excellent on your campus. Here are five books that
will rock your recruitment world:
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
“Good Guys,” Mattson & Orendi
“How to Win Friends & Influence
People,” Dale Carnegie
“Never Eat Alone,” Keith Ferrazzi
“Purple Cow,” Seth Godin
“100 Ways to Motivate Yourself/
Others,” Chandler
2
TKE Leadership Programming – TKE provides
each collegiate member the opportunity to participate
in leadership programming to improve them
individually and as a chapter.
a.
b.
February 8-10, 2008
Gregory and Cay Woodson Regional Leadership
Conference
Doubletree Hotel Anaheim/Orange County
Orange, California
“You’ll be the same person in five years that you are
today with two exceptions: the people you associate with and the books that
you read.” – Charlie “Tremendous” Jones
3
b.
c.
d.
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February 15-17, 2008
Renaissance Philadelphia Airport
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Electronic Media – You can combine Recruitment
Information & Social Networking by utilizing the
latest technologies.
a.
Facebook and MySpace:
i.
Facebook example: Search for “Join Tau Kappa Epsilon”
ii. Facebook example: Search for “Recruitment Ideas &
Success Stories”
iii. MySpace example: http://groups.myspace.com/everett
Podcast - TKE Speak: visit www.tekespeak.com
Blog sites: example - http://www.PhiredUp.com/wordpress
Downloadable Recruitment Resources at www.tke.org
e. NIC website: www.nicindy.org
f. www.forgreeks.com
g. www.greekmovement.com
h. www.GreekChat.com
i.
www.fraternityadvisors.com
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2007 Summer Conclave in Las Vegas, Nev., featuring
Dynamic Recruitment training
Regional Leadership Conferences
Crowne Plaza Hotel - Downtown St. Louis
St. Louis, Missouri
Elmer and Donna Smith Regional Leadership Conference
Omni Charlotte Hotel
Charlotte, North Carolina
c.
d.
e.
Membership Development Program (to be unveiled at 2007
Conclave)
Charles R. Walgreen TKE Leadership Academy held
annually in June (contact the TKE Educational Foundation for
more information)
See additional resources at www.tke.org under Member
Resources
recruitment
4
Traditional Publications – The Fraternity offers the
following publications you can
utilize to help your recruitment
efforts. In addition, Phired Up Productions
offers articles on a wide variety of topics
on their site.
a.
b.
c.
d.
TKE Monthly E-Newsletters
THE TEKE magazine
Manuals found at www.tke.org
Articles found at www.phiredup.com
6
Chapter Support Team – Alumni and TKE professional staff members are great resources for
collegiate members as they try to recruit the best
and brightest on campus.
a.
b.
c.
5
Professional Recruitment Training/Consulting/
Support – These companies are committed to
helping you increase recruitment results through
innovative methods. They provide on-site training and
resources for TKE’s 24/7/365 Recruitment Initiative.
a.
b.
Phired Up, Dynamic Recruitment Workshop
(www.PhiredUp.com)
David Stollman & Recruitment Bootcamp
(www.campuspeak.com)
Similarly, there are Interfraternal Conferences and Educational
Programs held around the country to help the overall chapter
operations (which include recruitment).
c. Mid-American Greek Council Association - http://
www.mgca.org/
d. Northeast Greek Leadership Association - http://
www.ngla.org/
e. Southeastern Interfraternity Conference - http://
www.seifc.org/
f. Western Region Greek Association - http://
www.wrgaonline.org/
g. Undergraduate Interfraternity Institute - http://
nicindy.org/programs/UIFI/
h. LeaderShape - http://www.leadershape.org
i.
Future’s Quest - http://nicindy.org/programs/
futures_quest/
j.
IMPACT - http://nicindy.org/programs/impact/
k. Contact your Regional Director for further local recruitment assistance.
Advisor Team such as Chapter, Campus Advisors and
Board of Advisors Members
Grand Province Advisors and Province Advisors (if unsure
who is in charge of your province, contact your Regional
Director at the Offices of the Grand Chapter.)
Staff Experts – Region 1: Todd Farmer, Region 2: Adam
Ferris, Region 3: Greg Roskopf, Region 4: Bryston Cutter
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Recruitment Websites for Chapters – The Offices of the Grand Chapter
has created a recruitment specific website just for you. In addition, you
can create a chapter website that should include a recruitment calendar,
activities calendar, members and their contact info, pictures and news on philanthropic events, and a link to the international website. Having a good chapter
website can increase the awareness of others on campus of your organization.
Take a look at each of these examples for help in making your chapter website the
best it can be.
a.
b.
c.
d.
www.jointke.org
Top Examples from Campuses (http://www.k-state.edu/greek/recruitment/applynow.htm)
Chapter Communications (www.chaptercommunications.com)
Interactive Collegiate Solutions (www.icsrecruiter.com)
recruitment
8
On Campus Resources – There are people on your campus who can help you find the right men. Build and
cultivate relationships with people in these areas to ask for their assistance.
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
h.
i.
Greek Affairs Office
Interfraternity Council
NPC & Multicultural Greek Council
Admissions Office
Registrar’s Office (great resource for student lists and/or contact information)
Residence Life
Orientation Teams
Student Government
Alumni Office (they have better records for connecting with TKE alumni than you do)
9
Pre-Freshmen Recruitment –Some chapters have
been very successful reaching out to men before
they take their first college course. To try this
method of recruitment, look here for help:
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
Incoming freshmen lists from Greek Life, IFC, Registrar,
Admissions, etc.
Summer Scholarship Programs (below is an example)
http://www.tke.org/member_resources/recruitment/
triangle_achievement_award.pdf
Home visits for local students coming to campus (http://
www.tke.org/member_resources/recruitment/
summer_rush_manual.pdf)
Fraternity House Overnights for those attending summer
school classes
Formal Recruitment Events through Interfraternity
Council
Contact Residential Life for competitive comparisons of
cost, location, room size, amenities, etc. that you can relay
to potential new members.
10
Values-Based Recruitment Documents –
Recruiting the right kind of man can help take
your chapter from Good to Great. Certain
qualities have been sought after since our founding in
1899 and can be found in several TKE documents if
you take the time to look at them. Those are:
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
Ritual book
Mission statement
Code of Conduct
Declaration of Principles
Opportunity Out of Defeat Speech (found on TKE
website and in “The Teke Guide”)
In addition, the Member Selection Process can be aided by the
following document:
f. Values-Based Selection Criteria: Example and explanation at http://www.PhiredUp.com under “resources”
In the membership-selection process, it’s never good enough to simply say, “He’s
a good guy.” The purpose of the meeting is to have a discussion/debate about
how his values align with those of TKE. Here are several resources to help
with membership selection.
William Wilson
authored the Declaration
of Principles in 1907. The
document has never been
modified since its original
drafting. Frater Wilson
was named a National
Founder at the 20th
Conclave in 1935.
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recruitment
12
Recruitment Vendors, Partners & Supplies –
Good Public Relations is a big part of getting
your name out in the community and on the
campus. Having positive PR starts with merchandise and
is furthered by wearing or displaying positive images
while doing good works. All of these and more listed
below can be found by going to the TKE website and
clicking on Shop TKE. All of these are Greek Licensed
Vendors and have been approved by the Fraternity to sell
merchandise directly to you. This helps ensure that the
merchandise is of the highest quality.
a.
b.
c.
d.
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Partnerships with other student organizations
– You can generate great lists of potential new
members by asking for referrals from the following sources:
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
h.
i.
j.
e.
Greek 101
Ritual equipment and/or jewelry suppliers
Preferred printers, marketing companies, etc.
Alumni who provide discount services that can aid chapter
recruitment
Alzheimer’s contact info for service-oriented recruitment
events (Click on the Alzheimer’s link for more information
on the TKE website)
Sororities
Student Government
Residential Life
Orientation Teams
IFC/Other fraternities
Service Organizations
Honors Societies
Political/Religious groups
ROTC
Sports Teams
Great partnerships create a win-win for you, TKE, and the partner organization.
Sometimes the win is good PR, sometimes it’s referrals of potential members, and
sometimes it’s simply a more fulfilling undergraduate experience for your members.
Whatever the case, align yourself and the chapter with key organizations on
campus to maximize your recruitment efforts and enhance your ability to serve the
campus/community.
13
Awards, Recognitions, Citations for Recruitment
Excellence – Tau Kappa Epsilon recognizes chapters and
individual members who excel in recruitment on their
campus annually. You can apply for these awards in conjunction with
filling out the required annual report for your chapter.
a.
b.
c.
Top Teke Recruiter
Top TKE Chapter
Chapter Recruitment Excellence
“You can have anything you want in life if you just help enough other people get
what they want.” – Zig Zigglar
the sit down
The Sit Down with Tobacco heir not blowing smoke
Frater Patrick Reynolds
By Tom McAninch, Communications Coordinator
P
Frater Patrick Reynolds
atrick watched lung cancer and emphysema take his father, brother and
other family members one by one. But what is most alarming is that
they were killed by the family business.
The manufacturer of Winston and Camel cigarettes, R.J. Reynolds was an
innovator in creative advertising, introducing the cartoon character ‘Joe
Camel’ and other devices to make their products some of the most popular
on the market. He was also the grandfather of Frater Patrick Reynolds of Nu
Chapter (University of California-Berkeley). The tragic deaths of so many of
his family members from what are essentially preventable diseases made Frater
Patrick suspicious of the tobacco industry, as did mounting evidence connecting health risk and tobacco. In 1986, he became the first tobacco industry
figure to turn his back on the cigarette business, speaking publicly at a
Congressional hearing in favor of a ban on all cigarette advertising, and the
next year testified in support of the present ban of smoking on all U.S.
domestic flights. He then launched the Foundation for a Smokefree America
in 1989 and published a book, “The Gilded Leaf,” about the R.J. Reynolds family.
Frater Patrick’s foundation is a nonprofit whose mission is to motivate
youth to stay tobacco free and to empower smokers to quit successfully. He is
a frequent speaker at colleges, high schools and middle schools with his
presentation “The Truth About Tobacco,” which combines motivational
speaking with tobacco education. He is also a popular guest lecturer on
university campuses, with the talk “Tobacco Wars.” He has estimated that over
the years he has spoken to more than 150,000 students and several thousand
municipalities working to limit and ban smoking in a variety of settings. He
has urged government officials to support proposed smoking ordinances such
as state cigarette tax increases, vending machine bans, 100 percent smoking
bans, and laws to limit youth access and campaign finance reform. He has also
approached several members of the U.S. Congress about the aggressive
advertising of U.S. brands in the Third World and Asia.
“Sometimes, the greatest callings in life come out of the deepest
wounds.” – Patrick Reynolds
From his office in Los Angeles, Calif., Frater Patrick speaks about his
passions, inspirations, and efforts to stop the younger generation from using
tobacco products and the older generation to quit these bad habits to save
their lives.
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THE TEKESUMMER 2007
the sit
down
The Teke: What was it like joining the Nu
Chapter and experiencing fraternity life?
Reynolds: I left a small prep school in Connecticut for a new life on the West Coast, settling in at
[University of California] Berkeley. I joined the
chapter in the winter of 1967. We had a very diverse
group of guys with much camaraderie and affinity for
each other. It provided a great environment for
fellowship, academics and provided an excellent outlet
after the intense hours of studying.
The Teke: You expressed before the
interview that you did not hold any officer
positions in the chapter. What was the reason for
that and were you still able to learn some valuable
lessons as an active member?
other things that would help me later. But, in 1986, a
friend of mine asked me to accompany him on a trip
to Washington, D.C., because he was a big donor to
the Republican Party. When we were meeting with
some of the senior legislators, Senator Robert
Packwood of Oregon walked in, and I asked if he
had ever considered raising the cigarette tax as a way
of reforming taxes. He responded that cigarettes
were currently twice as much per pack than in
Europe. He asked me why I wanted to see that tax
increase when my family was a major cigarette
manufacturer. He then asked me to accompany him
to a committee hearing on the tax and repeat what I
said. He believed it would hold more weight because
of my family relation. I declined, but it put the idea
in my mind that this is what I was called to do.
Reynolds: I didn’t hold any positions on the
executive board, but, at the time, I was struggling to
find myself. My mother and father split up when I
was 3, my prep-school was very rigid, and then I came
to California where everything was much more laid
back and different. The Teke house afforded me the
opportunity to find myself, to learn who I was and
what I was to become. The bonds to each Frater were
vital to my development into manhood.
The Teke: After graduating college and
starting out into the real world, when did you find
that public speaking and, more importantly,
motivational work against smoking was your
calling in life?
Reynolds: I think everyone has a need or desire
to make a difference in the lives of others. After
graduating, I was coming into a large sum of money.
Any time you give a 20-year-old a couple million
dollars, it really challenges their motivation to work.
The first glimpse I had at wanting to make a
difference was after I moved down to UCLA to study
film and get into the film industry. During the
seventies a radical professor, Angela Davis, succeeded
in shutting the school down for a brief time, inciting
riots and talking about revolution. It was a scary time
and it was then, because I totally disagreed with her,
when I decided I wanted to make a difference – I just
didn’t know how. I wouldn’t find out how until 1986.
Patrick Reynolds speaking at a middle school. He has
spoken to more than 150,000 students since he began
working against smoking in 1986.
The Teke: What was the next step to
realizing that calling?
Reynolds: The American Cancer Society got
wind that I might have been interested in speaking
out against the tobacco industry and invited me to
speak at another congressional hearing on a bill that
was trying to ban cigarette advertising. It was then,
and still is today, protected by the First Amendment
under free speech. I got quite a bit of media
coverage from that and the rest is, as they say,
history.
The Teke: What changed in 1986? Why did
that year impact your life more than any other in
choosing your career path?
The Teke: But why speak out against
tobacco, a product that brought your family
wealth and helped them realize the American
dream? Why not drugs or alcohol?
Reynolds: I did a little bit of acting before that
time which gave me some great speaking skills and
Reynolds: I touch on this with the young
adults and others I speak to about tobacco. I tell
the sit
down
them that sometimes you find your greatest glory or
calling in life in your deepest wound. It is the former
drinker that often is the best speaker against that or
someone who has been abused that often is the best
counselor to help others through that healing process.
I, too, became addicted to smoking, like the countless
millions in my generation, but it was dealing with my
father that really hit hard. I didn’t speak with my
father for six years after my mother and he divorced.
My mother always talked about him as a hero and so
after I wrote him a letter and he sent for me, I was
amazed at what I found. When the big day came, I
was so excited but when I went to his room, he was
sickly and lying on his bed. I only got to see him five
times after that, each time worse than before and then
he died when I was 15. I felt very angry about that
and it is part of the reason I decided to turn my back
on the family business.
The Teke: Talking to youth about the
dangers of smoking, you hit several different
points. What are some of the most important?
Reynolds: All of them
are important [he
chuckles]. But one of the
disturbing trends I have
found with new smokers,
including teens and
college-age people, is
their pessimistic outlook
on the future. As a result
of this, they throw up
their hands and say,
“Who cares if I binge
drink or start smoking or
eat too much; I won’t be around very long anyway.” I
tell them four things about that: one, talk to someone
if you have those feelings; two, think positive; three,
re-evaluate what real wealth is; and the last point I
stress is to catch my faith. I say, ‘I have a rock solid
faith that no matter what happens in this world there
is something wondrous going to occur after that. And
you are going to need your health to enjoy every
second of it. No matter how many bad things happen,
there is always something glorious following it.’
The Teke: Aside from your work with young
adults, you also lobby for states trying to ban
smoking or raise cigarette taxes or other similar
measures. Talk about your efforts on that stage.
Reynolds: We have had great success trying to
get statewide bans on smoking. So far 19 states, 16 in
the last four years and three this year, have banned
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smoking in restaurants and workplaces. We are
starting to hit the tipping point. There are several
states that are working on similar bills, but I am lucky
to have the impact that I do. It is clear that my
relationship to a tobacco founder elevates my voice
on the topic and puts me in a position to make a
difference. We have been able to get rid of smoking
vending machines, increase the prices, grants for more
education and cessation programs, but really the work
is just beginning.
The Teke: In your research and talks with
adults about smoking, you cite a number of
references about increased advertising dollars
and movie scenes contributing to youth smoking.
What is it about these that have made an impact
on new smokers?
Reynolds: The CDC [Center for Disease
Control] has said youth smoking has increased
because of these two areas. The number of characters
that smoked in movies soared in the 1990s. Ad
campaigns like Joe Camel and the Marlboro Man
came on during the same time. Between 1988 and
1998, there was a 73 percent increase in high school
smoking. Emulators are going to imitate those who
are successful, which is why most of us buy the
products that we do. Tobacco companies pour
hundreds of millions of dollars into ad campaigns
that reach the 18-24 demographic because, as they
have stated in meeting notes at RJR, that is the future
smoker. That is why you see pretty women with
cigarettes in movies or brighter colors in the ads and
new branding slogans like “Pleasure to Burn” with
Camel Cigarettes. As I said earlier, currently it is
protected by the First Amendment, but I believe the
intention of that amendment was not to protect
companies – it was to protect the individual.
The Teke: What is next for your organization?
Reynolds: My passion right now is more in the
area of a new division I call ‘Hollywood for Teens.’ It
would place public service announcements in movie
theatres before the show on the issue of smoking. I
envision movie stars in the PSAs [public service
announcements] talking about the dangers of
smoking and, in the future, about drinking, violence
and more. Youth really listen to movie stars and with
the amount of movies that include smoking as the
cool thing to do, it could have a good impact. I also
envision an educational video spinning off this that
we could give to schools for free. No educational
video has ever had movie stars in it, so this could have
a great impact on youth.
the sit
down
The Teke: Finally, what does the future hold
for Patrick Reynolds?
Reynolds: I am hoping that nationally we see
the swelling tide of tobacco free laws and that youth
smoking will just go so low, it will be no more. That
will take the direction of my life in a whole new way.
I will have to find another passion, but I will relish
the day when that happens. The problem is, once we
get the United States to see the light, we will need to
work on the rest of the world. RJR and the other big
tobacco companies have already started to heavily
market to the poor countries and especially China.
Right now one out of every three people in the world
smokes. In comparison, four out of five people in the
U.S. do not smoke. So, I see myself expanding
worldwide and potentially tacking on alcohol and
drugs to the mix. I also have an interest in making a
motivational film on faith, not a religious movie but
rather a movie to inspire people to be more positive.
“I believe that the
21st century will be a
truly extraordinary
time. So hold on to
your health. Don’t
smoke, don’t use
drugs, and don’t
drink, because you’ll
need your health –
every precious bit of
it – for the wondrous
and amazing years
ahead.”
Smokefree America's Mission
is to motivate youth to stay tobacco
free, and to empower smokers to quit.
F
rater Patrick Reynolds took his pain and
turned it into his passion. By turning his
back on the business that was his family’s
fortune, but ultimately their downfall, he has
helped make a difference in the lives of
countless young men and women by encouraging them to stay tobacco-free. It took an
incredible amount of strength and courage for
Frater Patrick to walk away from money and
fame. Both his character and resolve have been
tested to not only beat his own addiction to
cigarettes, but also to keep fighting the
sometimes uphill battle. In our ritual, we stress
that each Frater should strive to be a leader in
the chapter and beyond. Your fellow Fraters
are there to help you along the way, but only
you can decide to lead by example. Follow
Frater Patrick’s example and become the leader
you are meant to be. Just as our Founders have
written, each Teke has ingrained in them a
spirit unlike any other man. Bring that spirit
out and show the world, just as Frater Patrick
does each day.
The goals of the Foundation are:
• To establish in-house programs to
fight tobacco use at the local,
regional and national levels
• To prevent youth smoking through
our websites and school-based
educational programs
• To help empower those suffering
from tobacco addiction to quit
successfully, through our websites
and other educational venues
• To enact peer teaching programs,
empowering youth to defend
themselves against the onslaught of
advertising and peer pressure
• To implement programs to remind
physicians to take a proactive role
with their smoking patients,
intervening and asking them to quit
men’s health
John lives life to the fullest in every sense of the word.
John works hard, so he can play hard.
John doesn’t see that what he is doing is damaging his health.
John is dead, but he doesn’t know it.
any Fraters feel that their health is only worth worrying about when they are ill However, prevention, and focus on a healthy lifestyle, is the key to keeping illness and disease at bay, ensuring a full
and fruitful life. The top five killers of men are heart disease, stroke, suicide, prostate cancer,
and lung cancer, all preventable and treatable, if detected early enough. While risk factors, such as
family history, vary among individuals, men need to take ownership of their health today. The biggest problem is
not so much a specific disease, but the lack of health care monitoring earlier in life.
Some of this can be blamed on societal expectations that men are supposed to be tough and ‘play through
the pain.’ In other cases, young men feel invincible and therefore not susceptible to diseases and conditions that
plague older men. Pain, both physical and emotional, is an important signal that something may be wrong and
should not be ignored. Many men disregard or mask it with pain relievers such as over-the-counter medications or
alcohol, a dangerous and potentially fatal error in judgment.
M
#1
Heart Disease
Since the early 1900s, the leading killer of both men and
women is heart disease, but men die of this cardiovascular disease almost twice as often as women. According to
the American Heart Association, one in four men has
some form of heart disease and, shockingly, are unaware
of it. In addition, doctors are beginning to see early signs
of heart damage in people as young as teenagers,
primarily from poor eating habits.
Risk Factors for Heart:
Disease • Increasing Age • Family
History • Smoking • High Blood
Cholesterol • High Blood Pressure •
Physical Inactivity • Obesity • Diabetes
Learn more at www.americanheart.org
“The risk factors are well-known,” said Dr. Richard
Stein, AHA spokesperson and director of preventative
cardiology at Beth Israel Medical Center in New York
City. “There are two major issues with heart disease and
ultimately the result, heart attack. One is short term –
one out of four people that have one die. The other is
long term – you survive and the doctors fix what is
possible; you still have an increased risk of complications
from that. The answer to all of this is prevention.”
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Many things can be done early on to minimize risk
factors for heart disease, such as a healthy diet and active
lifestyle. Because the heart tends to respond quickly to
proper care, regular check-ups with a doctor can have an
extraordinary impact on cardiovascular health. The
downside is this process is very difficult to maintain.
Starting is usually not the issue, rather the discipline to
keep it up.
“The average patient I see has probably joined eight
gyms, started six diets, and has one or more exercise
bicycles in their house that are currently holding clothes
in their bedrooms,” said Dr. Stein. “Men need to be
cognizant of the fact that staying active is critical to a
healthy lifestyle.”
According to the AHA, statistics are improving.
Since 1980, heart disease deaths have dropped 20 percent.
What this means is that prevention methods and
technological advances are working, but this is ultimately
up to the individual.
Prevention
Methods for Heart
Disease & Stroke:
Annual Physical
Exams • Blood
Pressure Checks •
Cholesterol Screenings • Healthy
Eating Habits •
Being Physically
Active • Knowing
Family History
men’s
health
#2
Stroke
The third leading killer of men in this country is
stroke, behind all forms of cancer and heart disease.
According to the American Stroke Association, a
subsidiary of the American Heart Association, men are
1.5 times more likely to have a stroke than women. This
debilitating and deadly disorder can greatly affect one’s
way of life, which is why it is important to take precautions early in life. Many of the risk factors and prevention
methods mirror that of heart disease.
Risk Factors for Stroke:
Increasing Age • Family History •
Diabetes • High Cholesterol • Heart
Disease • Smoking • Physical
Inactivity • Obesity • Alcohol &
Substance Abuse
Learn more at www.strokeassociation.org
Alcohol & Substance Abuse
“Surveys have shown that people fear becoming
disabled by stroke worse than death,” said Dr. Ralph
Sacco, University of Miami Department of Neurology
chairman at the Miller School of Medicine. “Because we
have come so far technologically with keeping people
alive after heart attacks, the incidence of stroke has
begun to move up considerably as they age. We
currently have 750,000 strokes per year, but future
predictions are that we will top one million in a few
short years.”
The biggest reason stroke is on the rise is that
people are living longer. However, stroke is a disorder
that can hit any age group. Stereotypically thought of as a
problem of the elderly, this disease has been found to hit
younger people as a result of their lack of prevention
steps and their smoking habit.
“One of the risk factors, alcohol abuse, is one that
college-age students are engaging in much more than they
realize,” said Dr. Sacco. “Studies have shown that a glass a
day could help your chances against stroke, but college
kids should realize that binge drinking may increase
your risk.”
The prevention of strokes should begin earlier in
life, because that is the time when bad habits form. As a
result of these poor lifestyle choices, a man suffers a
stroke every 45 seconds and dies every three minutes. Dr.
Sacco cannot stress enough that changing your lifestyle
now and being proactive with your health will keep you
from dealing with this disease.
#3
Suicide &
Depression
‘Shake it off ’ • ‘Be a Man’ • ‘Quit Being a Loser’
‘Men Don’t Cry’
At least one of these phrases we are guilty of saying
to a Frater or friend at one time or another. And it is
because of this societal conditioning that men are four
times more likely to commit suicide than women. This
alarming statistic from the National Institute of Mental
Health is even more substantial because men exhibit
different warning signs and, thus, it is harder to diagnose
their depression.
“Men are more successful, for lack of a better term,
at committing suicide primarily because studies show that
most women attempt suicide as a ‘suicide gesture’ or an
attention-grabber,” said Dr. Ronald Kessler with the
Harvard University Medical School and NIMH spokesman. “Men don’t show their depression early enough for
others to suggest treatment and they, unfortunately, don’t
recognize it themselves.”
Six million men have depression each year and the
number could be even higher if more men were referred
to a doctor for diagnosis. Sadness is not the typical sign
for a man, according the NIMH, but rather ambivalence.
“Everybody gets sad and depressed at some point in
their lives, but people with deep depression will tell you
they don’t feel anything,” said Dr. Kessler. “They typically
say they feel numb, like a concrete block. They often talk
about life not being worth living and even give away
prized possessions for no reason; those are some of the
dangerous signs.”
Depression Signs for Men:
Anger • Aggression • Work ‘burnout’ •
Abnormal Risk-Taking Behavior • Midlife
Crisis • Alcohol and/or Substance Abuse
• No Emotions - Numbness
Learn more at www.nimh.nih.org &
www.nmha.org
Men need to be reminded that just because society
still thinks of this issue as a female problem, ignoring the
early warning signs and looking the other way may trigger
depression and the dangerous thoughts of suicide.
men’s
health
#4
How to Quit Smoking:
Medications from your doctor • Self-help
materials from ACS • Support Programs •
Telephone Counseling Programs •
Learn more at www.cancer.org
Lung Cancer
Claiming more lives than prostate, colon and breast
cancer combined, lung cancer is the leading cause of
death between both men and women. In addition,
according to the American Cancer Society, men are
expected to have more than 200,000 new cases and
160,000 deaths this year.
Director of Cancer Prevention for the ACS Great
Lakes Division, Dru Szczerba said, “Obviously the biggest
trigger is smoking and 70 percent of smokers want to quit,
but it’s pretty hard to do that. So we have worked hard to get
prices up on cigarettes, increase the number of smoke-free
environments and improve methods of quitting.”
Aside from Smoking, Risk
Factors for Lung Cancer:
Exposure to Secondhand
Smoke • Exposure to Asbestos
or Radon • Family History •
Air Pollution
Lung cancer is a product of years of smoking or
being around secondhand smoke. According to the ACS,
tobacco products are responsible for 90 percent of lung
cancer, which puts the weight of prevention efforts on
smoking cessation. The key is to lower the number of
new smokers and create safe havens for those who don’t
want to be around it.
“Studies show that your chances of getting lung
cancer from smoking begin to shrink immediately when
you quit,” said ACS Spokesperson Dru Szczerba. “It’s
never too late to quit and more than likely it will take
five to seven times before they finally quit. If a smoker
gets in contact with our offices, we can help them
successfully quit.
#5
Prostate Cancer
The second leading type of cancer death in men is
prostate cancer. Though the cause and prevention
methods are still unknown, research has made the disease
very treatable if found in the early stages. This, however,
is difficult because there are no known symptoms until it
has spread to other body parts, making routine screening
pivotal.
“Prostate cancer isn’t an exact science yet, which is
why it is so frustrating to men,” said Szczerba. “One
study I have seen says that if every man lives to 120, they
would develop prostate cancer and because our life
expectancy keeps increasing, more and more men will
develop this disease. So it’s more a matter of how
aggressive it is and if it will kill you.”
Risk Factors for Prostate Cancer:
Increasing Age • Nationality – This
cancer is most common in North
America • High Fat Diet
According to the ACS, 30 percent of prostate
cancers occur in men under the age of 65 and typically
have much more aggressive forms. So, the ACS recommends that all healthy men see their doctor annually for
an exam. Men 50 and older should have a prostate-specific
antigen (PSA) blood test. Those who are at a high risk, such
as men with a family history, should begin testing early on.
t is imperative that Fraters young and old take steps to decrease risk of all of these disorders today. If not,
you may be leading yourself down a road to an early death like John, our fictitious Frater. While this may
seem like an extreme stretch to some, this story is all too often the standard. Phrases like, “It won’t happen
to me” and “I’m too young to worry about this now” should no longer enter your mind. Because you
consider yourself to be in your prime is the reason you should begin taking steps to ensure ‘your prime’ extends
as long as possible.
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teke on the street
REGION 1
REGION 2
How does your chapter keep members in good physical condition?
What is the biggest health concern you face? Why?
Ric W
allace
Wallace
• Quinnipiac University (Kappa-Psi)
• Crysophylos
• Avid in working out, softball
“Our chapter actively and
competitively participates in most
intramural sports on campus. We hold
several philanthropy events that have
physical activities as well, including a
scholarship dodge ball tournament and
an Alzheimer’s mountain walk. Many
brothers who are dedicated to working
out find the gym a great place to recruit
new member candidates who are both
mentally and physically strong. ”
Kirk Megna
• University of Ontario Institute of
Technology (Upsilon-Eta)
• Hegemon, Rush Co-Chair, Past
Crysophylos, Past Epiprytanis, Past PR
Chair
• Student Ambassador, UOIT Tour Guide
“Our chapter tries to maintain a steady
level of physical activity throughout the year
by implementing a wide variety of pick-up
sports (soccer, football, baseball, ultimate
frisbee) and utilizing a buddy system at the
school weight room. I think it's important to
stay active because it helps keep you
physically and mentally strong, and can be a
real inspiration for success when you begin
reaching those fitness goals you've set for
yourself.”
Frank Alexander Rojas
• Florida State University (Lambda-Iota)
• IFC Delegate
• M.A.R.C. (Men Advocating Responsible
Conduct), Sigma Alpha Lambda national
leadership honor society, National
Society of Collegiate Scholars, IFC Risk
Management Committee, IFC Recruitment Committee
• Intramural Bench Press
“My biggest health concern is being
able to maintain a healthy living style.
Four years ago I was 135 pounds and
really unhealthy. Now I am 185 pounds
and involved in many activities with plenty
of time to work out, sleep, and get straight
A's so I can reach my goal of being a
proactive leader.”
Jason Lee Howard
• Saint Leo University (Sigma-Theta)
• Social Chairman and Judicial Board
Chief Justice, Former Grammateus
• Interfraternity Council President,
American Marketing Association, Honors
Program, Green and Gold Key
Ambassadors
• Intramural Flag Football & Softball
“I feel that hypertension is often
overlooked. College students often feel as
if they aren't susceptible to high blood
pressure, but the truth is that anyone can
have it.”
REGION 3
REGION 4
Why is it impor
tant to raise money for Alzheimer’
esear
ch? Ar
ned about Alzheimers?
important
Alzheimer’ss rresear
esearch?
Aree you concer
concerned
Are you concerned about your health? Why/Why not?
Kyle J. Swetzig
• Wisconsin-Milwaukee (Zeta-Zeta)
• Hypophetes, Rush/Alumni/Social
Chairman, University/Neighborhood
Relations Chairman, Housing Manager
• New Freshman Orientation Campus
Ambassador, Team Rush Car Club, Life
Loyal Teke, and Knight of Classic Lore
• Weight Training
“Alzheimer’s is a growing problem in
America. Raising money allows Fraters
to step up and reach out to the
community, and while doing so, grow as
an individual. My family has never had a
history with Alzheimer’s, but it is still
something to be concerned about – there
are many Fraters who will and have
suffered with this disease, but with our
help we can find a cure.”
Andrew Kalinowski
• Alma College (Zeta-Delta)
• Philanthropy Chairman
• Heavily involved in theatre, acting
“Alzheimer's affects millions of
people every year and there is no known
cure. It’s a plague that needs to stop. I
am concerned about the disease in the
future with all the crazy things young
adults do nowadays – who knows what
the repercussions of that will be?”
Todd W
ater
man
Water
aterman
Oklahoma State University (BetaGamma)
• Recruitment Chairman
• Wake-boarding Club
• Basketball, Softball
“Exercise is very important. It is a
good way to relieve stress and at the
same time is good for the body. Keeping
in shape is one of the best things a
person can do. I do worry about my
health. I think it is very important to stay
in shape. When I'm not healthy it affects
me both mentally and physically.”
Brett Larson
• University of Iowa (Lambda-Eta
Colony)
• Prytanis
• Judicial Judge on IFC
• Intramural Football
“I think personal health is very
important. However, it’s evident that
many others in this country do not, and it
is starting to show. People need to start
thinking about their own health, or risk
the result of health problems down the
road.”
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BETA-GAMMA Oklahoma State University
Timothy J. Murphy, CAE
Chief Installing Officer
“
Seeing this diverse
group of men go from
being a bunch of
dedicated individuals
into a cohesive unit is
a great testament to
the meaning of TKE.
”
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The 49 men of the Beta-Gamma
Chapter (Oklahoma State University,
Stillwater, Okla.) received an official charter
from the Offices of the Grand Chapter on
April 22, 2007. They began the journey as an
expansion site in the fall of 2006 when TKE
Expansion Coordinators Frater Jon Hackler
and Frater Josh Yeager hand-picked each
member of the inaugural class. From this
base, the colony added more quality men in
the spring, bringing them closer to their goal
of chartering.
“Seeing this diverse group of men go
from being a bunch of dedicated individuals
into a cohesive unit is a great testament to the
meaning of TKE,” said Frater Jon Hackler.
“They have become a great chapter. I look for
great successes from these men.”
On a campus of OSU’s size (23 other
fraternities), this Fraternity has already begun
to make waves by positively affecting the
community of Stillwater and the campus.
They have participated in many philanthropic
activities and have plans for many more in the
coming year. Boasting 10 members above a
3.5 Grade Point Average, Beta-Gamma has
begun to set an academic precedent for other
fraternities on campus to follow. Congratulations to the Fraters of the newly installed
Beta-Gamma Chapter.
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BETA-DELTA University of Maryland
The Beta-Delta Chapter (University of
Maryland, College Park, Md.) received its
official charter from Chief Installing Officer
Grand Histor Frater Charles J. Trabold on
behalf of the Offices of the Grand Chapter
on November 4, 2006. The celebration was a
great time for the collegiate Fraters, the
numerous alumni in attendance, leaders of
the UM Greek community, and members of
the university administration.
Charles J. Trabold
“Being able to receive our charter just
two years after re-colonizing was a huge
accomplishment for the chapter,” said the
chartering Prytanis Erik Ramseth. “I’m very
proud of every member of the chapter. This
would not have happened without the
contributions of each brother, especially the
members of the founding father class.”
The Beta-Delta Chapter would like to
thank everyone who helped along the way,
especially Frater Chris Hanson, the Board of
Advisors, and past Chapter Advisor Frater
Alex Rudloff. Congratulations to the Fraters
of the newly installed Beta-Delta Chapter.
“
Being able to receive
our charter just two years
after re-colonizing was a
huge accomplishment for
the chapter.
”
UPSILON-KAPPA Sir Sandford Fleming College
Brian C. M. Barrett
“
We have a solid
foundation to grow and
remain a stable entity in
TKE and the community
for years to come.
”
May 19, 2007, was another historic day
for TKE as the Offices of the Grand Chapter
welcomed another Canadian chapter, UpsilonKappa (Sir Sanford Fleming College in
Peterborough, Ontario, Canada). Grand
Hypophetes Frater Brian C.M. Barrett, the
first Canadian ever elected to the Grand
Council, presided over the ceremonies as
Chief Installing Officer. After nearly two
years of ups and downs, the chapter received
what they were collectively working towards.
“This is not over,” said Prytanis Zac
Brown. “This is a long- term project and now
we have a solid foundation to grow and
remain a stable entity in TKE and the
community for years to come.”
The execution and implementation of
the plans for the ceremony went as intended.
Three people were credited during the
celebration as the keys to their success: Frater
A.J. Newans, Frater Ed Dominy, and Regional
Director Todd Farmer. Frater Newans is
credited with being the first to bring the idea
of a fraternity to Sir Sanford Fleming College.
Without his desire and goals, the collegiate
members say Upsilon-Kappa would not have
succeeded. The second person is Frater Ed
Dominy who was always willing to come up
to Peterborough (where UK is based) to help
with events or celebrations, and was one of
the first Fraters to talk about the benefits of
the Fraternity. The members credit him with
igniting the TKE spark in each of their souls.
Finally, Frater Farmer was instrumental in
supplying both support and advice.
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SIGMA-THETA Saint Leo University
Dr. Herbert L. Songer
“
A range of emotions
was going through my
head as we sat
amongst each other on
a day we had all been
waiting for.
”
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Becoming a chapter has been a goal of
the Sigma-Theta Chapter (St. Leo University,
Saint Leo, Fla.) since the spring of 2005.
Through strength and perseverance, the
colony stepped up to the challenge by
exceeding all standards of chartering set by
the Grand Chapter and achieved their goal on
April 28, 2007. Presiding over the chartering
as Chief Installation Officer was Grand
Pylortes Herb Songer.
Emotions were high upon receiving the
charter from Frater Songer on behalf of the
Offices of the Grand Chapter. “A range of
emotions was going through my head as we
sat amongst each other on a day we had all
been waiting for,” said Prytanis Justin
Donnelly. “This overwhelming experience
was exciting and upsetting all at once.
Exciting because we finally made it, and
upsetting because we knew that some of the
people who worked really hard to get to
where we are today couldn’t experience what
we will over the next year.”
The chapter experienced many bumps in
the road leading up to the chartering
ceremonies, and many members of the
chapter thought they would not receive their
charter during the 2006-2007 academic year.
However, thanks to each collegiate Frater
stepping up, mentoring by the Chapter
Advisor (Dr. Dennis Sweeney) and Board of
Advisors, and help from the university, their
efforts yielded the official recognition from
TKE. Frater Donnelly also credits his
attendance at the Charles R. Walgreen, Jr.
TKE Leadership Academy XX with teaching
him the skills to inspire by example. Congratulations to the Fraters of the newly reinstalled Sigma-Theta Chapter.
installations
TAU-ETA Southern Connecticut State University
The Tau-Eta Chapter was re-chartered
April 21, 2007, on the campus of Southern
Connecticut State University in New Haven,
Conn. The culmination of years of hard work
and determination paid off as the official
charter was presented by Grand Histor Frater
Charles J. Trabold. New members and alumni
worked side by side to ensure this venture was
successful from day one.
“The most important thing to realize,
this is not the end of the road but a new
beginning,” said Prytanis Brandon Bobinski.
“This is a second chance to do things the
right way and secure the ideals of Tau Kappa
Epsilon at SCSU for generations to come.”
The men of this chapter put their
absolute all – mentally, physically and
spiritually – into meeting the standards for
chartering. Upon seeing the fruits of their
efforts in the form of the official charter,
members described the feeling like “the
weight of the world” had been lifted off their
shoulders. The chapter believes with charter
in hand, they are ready to go back to work to
ensure future viability.
Despite setbacks along the way, Fraters
credit the university for seeing them through
the process. Faculty members Tom Dorr, Sal
Rizza and Ashley Tisbert were instrumental in
mentoring the young chapter. In addition,
Grand Province Advisor (and alumnus) Joe
DeLuca’s passion and dedication to seeing the
collegiate members through to their goal was
very influential and educational. Congratulations to the Fraters of the newly installed
Tau-Eta Chapter.
“
The most important
thing to realize, this is not
the end of the road but a
new beginning.
”
ZETA-OMEGA California University of Pennsylvania
Charles J. Trabold
“
The members of ZetaOmega have made many
notable achievements and
become active participants
in various campus events
through IFC.
”
The Zeta-Omega Chapter of TKE was
officially re-chartered May 5, 2007, on the
campus of California University of Pennsylvania in California, Penn. Grand Histor Frater
Charles J. Trabold was Chief Installing
Officer of the ceremonies, which recognized
the hard work of 35 collegiate Fraters.
During the past two years, this chapter
has grown to be the largest fraternity on
campus, with members involved in more than
18 campus organizations and boasting the
highest member grade point average.
“The members of Zeta-Omega have
made many notable achievements, including
highest GPA in 2005-2006, winning the
President’s Award, and have become active
participants in various campus events through
IFC,” said Alan K. James, Dean of Student
Development and Services. “The Fraternity’s
contribution to the university community is
appreciated and welcomed.”
Crediting much of their success to their
advisors and university administration, the
men stepped up in all facets of the organization by joining other campus groups, pursuing
various philanthropic endeavors within the
community, and further solidifying their
bond. Congratulations to the Fraters of the
newly installed Zeta-Omega Chapter.
2006-2007 award winners
Top TKE Chapter
The following chapters have demonstrated excellence in at least
four of the six award categories.
Alpha-Lambda
Kansas State University
Alpha-Tau
Drexel University
Beta-Delta
University of Maryland
Beta-Chi
Southern Illinois University
Delta-Nu
Northwest Missouri State University
Zeta-Mu
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Iota-Beta
Susquehanna University
Lambda-Iota
Florida State University
Pi-Epsilon
Christian Brothers University
Most Improved Chapter
The following chapters demonstrated significant progress in many of the
six award categories versus previous year’s results.
Alpha-Nu
University of New Hampshire
Epsilon-Omicron
University of Houston
Mu-Upsilon
Illinois State University
Awards of Excellence
Awards of Excellence are presented to chapters that excel in a specific area of chapter operations.
Recruitment Results
Rho, West Virginia University
Alpha-Lambda, Kansas State University
Alpha-Nu,University of New Hampshire
Alpha-Tau, Drexel University
Beta-Delta, University of Maryland
Beta-Rho, University of Akron
Beta-Chi, Southern Illinois University
Gamma-Theta, University of Florida
Delta-Nu, Northwest Missouri State University
Zeta-Mu,Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Iota-Beta, Susquehanna University
Lambda-Iota, Florida State University
Mu-Upsilon, Illinois State University
Xi-Gamma, New York Institute of Technology
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Pi-Epsilon, Christian Brothers University
Tau-Theta, Fairleigh-Dickinson University
Honorable Mention - Recruitment Results
Alpha-Pi, George Washington University
Beta-Eta, University of Missouri-Rolla
Beta-Mu, Bucknell University
Epsilon-Xi, Shepherd University
Epsilon-Sigma, University of Central Oklahoma
Epsilon-Chi, University at Buffalo
Kappa-Nu, Rockhurst University
Rho-Theta, Lake Superior State University
Rho-Upsilon, Franklin College
Sigma-Xi, St. Norbert College
Upsilon-Alpha, Spring Hill College
award
winners
Top Teke Fraters
Average Chapter Size
Alpha-Nu, University of New Hampshire
Zeta-Mu, Worcester Polytechnic Institute
LEHMAN
HICKS
GAINEY
ARNOLD
SCHEIRMAN
Kyle Kebaugh
Ryan Arnold
Colony #817, SUNY-Fredonia
Jonathan Gainey
Beta-Beta, North Carolina State University
Paul Hicks
Beta-Beta, North Carolina State University
HOLMES
KEBAUGH
ULLOA
The following Fraters are seniors or graduate students who should be noted for their outstanding
performance as members of Tau Kappa Epsilon. Each had a Grade Point Average of 3.0 or higher,
had demonstrated positive leadership in at least one other campus or community organization,
and was in good standing with his chapter and college or university.
Ryan Ulloa
Elliott Scheirman
Epsilon-Omicron, University of Houston
Tracy Holmes
Zeta-Zeta,University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Nathan Lehman
Theta-Iota, Northern Michigan University
Honorable Mention - Average Chapter Size
Rho-Theta, Lake Superior State University
Sigma-Kappa, Merrimack College
award
winners
Community Service & Outreach
Xi-Eta, Missouri Western State University
Xi-Upsilon, Rochester Institute of Technology
Honorable Mention - Community Service & Outreach
Alumni Involvement & Relations
Academic Achievement
Honorable Mention - Academic Achievement
Extracurricular Involvement/Achievement
Honorable Mention - Extracurricular Involvement/
Achievement
Honorable Mention - Alumni Involvement & Relations
Xi-Upsilon, Rochester Institute of Technology
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award
winners
TKE
Sweetheart
Our new 2007 TKE International Sweetheart is Miss Helene
Thoen of West Chester, Ohio. A
member of Alpha Phi Sorority,
Helene is a junior at The Ohio State
University, majoring in Real Estate
and Urban Analysis, with a 3.44 grade
point average. She is the Sweetheart
of Omicron Chapter.
Helene serves on the Executive
Council of her sorority as vice
president of administration. She is a
member of the Greek Week Steering
Committee – Marketing Subcommittee, Business Women’s Association,
and is a Greek recruitment guide and
undergraduate counselor at Falcon
Camp.
Helene attended Fisher College
of Business with honors, received the
University Honors Scholarship, and
was on the Dean’s List spring ’05, fall
’05, and fall ’06.
She participated in the 2005
“Rock the Block” Day of Service at
OSU, the M.L.K. Day of Service for
the last three years, Relay for Life,
and “Buckeyethon” 12-hour dance
event for children’s hospitals.
Helene enjoys Buckeye football
and basketball, travel, reading,
interior design, music and going to
concerts.
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Reading, writing and arithmetic
Tekes and NASCAR
benefit Alzheimer’s
Pi-Lambda Chapter
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
The members of Pi-Lambda
Chapter, in collaboration with the Las
Vegas Motor Speedway and Levy
Restaurants, raised money for the
Alzheimer’s Association during the
weekend of March 9-11, for the DaimlerChrysler 400 and Sam’s Town 300.
The Tekes sold concessions to
patrons with a portion of each sale
going to benefit the Alzheimer’s
Association. While members worked in
excess of nearly 10 hours a day, the
flow of people was steady with patrons
hoping to help the cause over the entire
weekend. “It’s good to get out here and
do something that you know is making
a difference,” said Frater Matthew
Maxson. “Reagan’s impact on our
Fraternity and our country was
extraordinary; without his suffering to
this devastating disease, it would only
have been greater.”
The chapter ultimately raised $730
for the Ronald and Nancy Reagan
Research Institute over the more than
100 hours worked by the members.
Additional donations were made by
Prytanis Asher Berge and Hegemon
Matthew Maxson. Members plan to
continue this fundraiser during each of
the races for the years to come.
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Tau-Zeta Chapter
Western Connecticut State University
Realizing that the children of this world are our future, Tau-Zeta Chapter at
Western Connecticut State University has been volunteering their time with
elementary school students at an after-school program located at a local housing
development in Danbury. Members spend their afternoons reading with the kids,
as well as helping them with their homework. They also take the kids outside to
play a game of basketball or tag on the playground, and have been attending offsite field trips with the children, which most recently was bowling. Although the
academic help the kids are receiving from these generous Tekes is invaluable, the
brothers are also creating bonds with the children and giving them someone to
look up to, which is even more precious.
Greek Week success
Beta-Delta Chapter
University of Maryland
The Beta-Delta Chapter of
TKE at the University of
Maryland, partnered with the
sisters of Kappa Alpha Theta,
finished second overall in this
year’s Greek Week competition,
taking home first place trophies
for skits, double dare, and the
cardboard boat race. The
chapter finished second in both
aquatic relay races, second in the
blood drive, and second overall
in aquatic olympics. This was their most successful performance to date since their
recolonization in 2005.
volunteers of the month
JULY • Greg Gallup
Frater Greg Gallup was initiated into
Gamma-Phi Chapter at Emporia State
University in Emporia, Kan., in 1993. While at
ESU, Frater Gallup
held the offices of
Histor, Hypophetes,
Hegemon and
Prytanis. He
graduated with his
bachelor’s degree in
science and master’s
degree in instructional design and
technology. His career
began at Florida Gulf Coast University as a
web developer and after moving to Missouri
Western State University, he became manager
of Educational Web & Multimedia Services.
He served as Chapter Advisor of Xi-Eta
Chapter and president of the Board of
Advisors in 2000.
Frater Greg’s mentorship yielded a
restructuring of the chapter finances, a new
chapter website, and a Board of Advisors. He
has seen more than 3,500 total hours of
community service, raising more than $24,500
for charities, and was the recipient of the
Most Outstanding Greek Advisor in 2003.
During his tenure, Xi-Eta Chapter has won 14
TKE awards and six Fraternity of the Year
awards from MWSU.
“I believe the more you get to know the
undergrad members on a more personal level,
the more you gain their respect and the easier
it is for you to guide them through the hurdles
of their college years,” said Frater Gallup.
Greg has worked in the technology field at
various universities, but has decided to take a
leave of absence from higher education to
pursue other interests.
AUGUST • Tommy Asuma & Tom Zais
Frater Tommy Asuma, a 2003 graduate
of Grand Valley State University, has a degree
in physical education,
with athletic training
and K-12 professional
instruction emphases,
and was initiated into
Rho-Sigma Chapter.
As a collegiate
member, he served as
Grammateus,
Epiprytanis, and
january
Recruitment Chairman. He received two
chapter leadership awards and was a multiple
recipient of the Top Chapter Scholar award.
Frater Tommy is a two-time member of the
All-Teke Academic Team and recipient of the
William V. Muse Scholarship from the TKE
Educational Foundation. He is a graduate of
the Charles R. Walgreen, Jr. TKE Leadership
Academy XIV and has served as a facilitator
for Academies XVIII through XX. He served
as the Leadership Academy Assistant Lead
Facilitator in 2007.
“Volunteering for TKE is important so
that we can provide support and guidance for
our undergrads while helping the Fraternity as
a whole continue to reach new heights,” said
Frater Asuma.
Tommy is a nationally certified and
licensed athletic trainer, and recently became a
Performance Enhancement Specialist through
the National Academy of Sports Medicine. In
his free time, he enjoys wakeboarding, running,
golfing, as well as a variety of other sports.
Frater Tom
Zais was initiated in
1993 at Pi-Eta
Chapter (Texas A&M
University). As a
collegiate member, he
served as Prytanis
and attended the
Charles R. Walgreen,
Jr. Leadership
Academy VII. He completed his undergraduate degree in civil engineering and was invited
as an Academy Facilitator in 1999.
As a Houston Teke, Frater Tom was
instrumental in the rebirth of the Houston
Area Alumni Association where he served as
chairman and contributed time mentoring
University of Houston and Sam Houston
Fraters. While in Houston, he served as
chairman of the Entrepreneurial Development
Center and facilitated several dozen business
leadership workshops for emerging business
owners. He was the recipient of the Charles
T. Bauer Leadership Award while pursuing his
MBA at the University of Houston.
Frater Tom currently manages a $250
million business unit for Texas Instruments
and owns five businesses in the Houston area.
He has been recognized in the “Aggie 100” by
the Texas A&M University Center for New
Ventures and Entrepreneurship from 2005 to
present.
He is a charter member of the Life Loyal
Teke program and a recipient of the TKE
Key Leader Award, among others. He
currently lives in Dallas, Texas, with his wife
and two daughters.
SEPTEMBER • Bob Kellam
Founding father of the Lambda-Iota
Chapter (Florida State University), Frater Bob
Kellam was initiated in 1968. As a collegiate
member in the colony, he served as Athletics
Chairman, House Manager, Hegemon, Epiprytanis, Recruitment
Chairman, and as
chapter Prytanis. He
graduated with a
business administration. He joined the
TKE staff as a field
supervisor in 1968
and became a Knight
of Apollo. Frater Bob
received his master’s
degree in public administration from FSU in
1977 and began work as the director of the
Orlando Field Office of the Florida
Governor’s Council on Indian Affairs. He will
celebrate his 30th anniversary with the council
in August. He has also served on several
boards and committees in Florida.
Starting the Lambda-Iota Chapter
Housing Corporation in 1971, Frater Bob has
been president since 1990 and began the
Lambda-Iota Alumni Association in 1974. He
is the recipient of the Knights of Classic Lore
Award (1983), TKE Key Leader Award
(2003) and was inducted into the TKE
Chapter Advisor Hall of Fame (2005).
“I have recently challenged all LambdaIota and Tallahassee area alumni to give
0.0171232877%. Ninety minutes equals
0.0171232877% of a year. That could be 90
minutes sharing their career knowledge and
advice, helping an undergrad with his class
work, or at least spend that each year at a
chapter-alumni event. TKE always gives back
more than you give; an investment of more
than 90 minutes will reap dividends far
beyond your contribution of time.”
Bob is married to his bride of almost 30
years, Kathy Gilbert, and they have one son,
Robert. He loves all FSU Seminole sports,
especially baseball, and is a ‘serious’ football
tailgater.
legacy
The Elmer and Donna Smith Regional Leadership Conference
Frater Elmer R. Smith of Atlanta pledges $250,000 to name the Southeast
Regional Leadership Conference
Frater Elmer and Donna Smith
The TKE Educational Foundation is pleased to announce that another Regional
Leadership Conference has been named in its drive to secure support for this
important TKE educational program. Frater Elmer R. Smith, a founding member
of Mu-Sigma Chapter (Morehead State University in Kentucky), has pledged
$250,000 to permanently name the Southeast Regional Leadership Conference
“The Elmer and Donna Smith Regional Leadership Conference.” This is the
second Regional Leadership Conference to be named by generous Fraters.
“
The greatest meaning of
success is to share in a way to help
others ... Donna and I are very
pleased to help in making the
leadership program available to
more young men.
”
Growing up in poverty in a small
town near the Appalachians where only
10 of his 84 high school classmates
entered higher education, simply
attending college was a dream come
true. Once on campus, he joined a local
fraternity that was colonized by TKE in
1968 and later became the Prytanis in
1969 of the newly installed Mu-Sigma
Chapter at Morehead State University.
“Being the president of the chapter
was a tremendous learning and growing
experience,” said Frater Elmer. “I have
always believed that experience laid the
foundation for me becoming a successful teacher, coach and mentor.”
Frater Elmer is the president and
owner of Interactive Learning Systems,
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Inc., headquartered in Chamblee, Ga.
His company provides technology skills
and English training for a global
community.
Regarding their recent visit with
Frater Elmer at his offices in Chamblee,
Frater Gary Reed and Frater John
Reagan – President/CEO and Secretary/Treasurer of the TKE Educational
Foundation, respectively – were
astounded by the international flavor of
Frater Elmer’s student population. Most
students are immigrants to the United
States and his school is helping each
adapt and learn in their new environment.
Frater Reed said, “It is because
Frater Elmer experiences the value of
educational programming on a daily
basis that he is keenly aware of the
importance of leadership training in the
lives of young men.”
The Regional Leadership Conference program touched the lives of more
than 500 collegiate members who
attended conferences in Charlotte, N.C.;
Philadelphia, Pa.; St. Louis, Mo.; and Los
Angeles, Calif., in 2007. Tau Kappa
Epsilon hopes to expand the program to
as many as 10 conferences that will
touch more than 1,500 Tekes and
decrease the cost of attendance.
At each of the conferences, the
attendees are exposed to an array of
educational tracks that teach them to
perform their chapter officer duties
more effectively, implement risk
management procedures to help ensure
the safety of their members, teach
organizational management skills that
strengthen the chapters, and integrate
life skills training members can use for
the rest of their lives. This curriculum is
a fundamental part of the Fraternity’s
effort to equip and support collegiate
members in their leadership experiences
within their chapters and on their
campuses.
“The greatest meaning of success
is to share in a way to help others,” said
Frater Elmer. “Donna and I are very
pleased to help in making the leadership
program available to more young men. A
true Teke can and should give back some
token of appreciation. The amount is
not the important or relevant point.”
The Elmer and Donna Smith
Regional Leadership Conference will be
held in cities such as Charlotte, N.C., or
Atlanta, Ga., and will seek to engage a
growing number of Fraters from
chapters in the Southeast.
Thank you very much, Frater
Elmer and wife Donna. You are
touching the lives of many young men
for years to come.
chapter eternal
The following Fraters have entered the Chapter Eternal. The year following the name is the date of initiation.
Eastern Illinois University, Gamma-Omega
David B. Monson ’60, 4/18/06
Fairmont State University, Theta-Delta
Jon Michael “Mike” Sines ’69, 5/6/06
Northwestern State University, EpsilonUpsilon
Robert J. Jarvis, Jr. ’71, 6/07
Pennsylvania State University, Pi
W. Arthur McVickar ’27, 2/14/06
University of California-Berkeley, Nu
Leonard J. Corsentino ’47, 2/24/06
University of Denver, Gamma-Tau
Richard C. Walter ’54, 3/29/06
Raphael Hannahs, Ohio Wesleyan
University ’35, entered the Chapter Eternal
April 25, 2007, at JFK Hospital in Edison,
N.J. Frater Hannahs was an R & D engineer
who held five patents issued from 1953-64 in
electronic circuits and automated production
systems. He was the author of over 50
published articles on electronic circuitry and
communications technology.
He worked for Sylvania Electric (later
GTE) in Pennsylvania and New York from
1943-54, where he developed lighting devices,
radio, TV, and video equipment, and
integrated circuits. From 1954-68, he was an
independent research consultant in New York
and Connecticut. From 1968-74, he worked
on developing digital and video telephone
technology for Bell Labs in New Jersey, and
from 1979-86 in broadcast technology for
CBS in New York.
Frater Hannahs held a B.A. in physics
and chemistry from Ohio Wesleyan University
(1940), a B.S. in education from Ohio State
University (1942), and completed graduate
studies in anthropology at Columbia
University in the 1950s. During his college
years, he was an active member of Alpha-Mu
Chapter and served as Prytanis in 1939-40.
He was also a member throughout his career
of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics
Engineers (IEEE) and the Society of Motion
Picture and Television Engineers.
circuit television. He became the coordinator
of instructional media in 1988. Frater
Cummings received his 40-year service pin
from PSU this spring. He was a computer
expert and had taught programming classes at
Pittsburg State. He was a member of the
Pittsburg Repeater Organization, Amateur
Radio Frequency Coordinator, Institute of
Electrical and Electronic Engineers, IEEE
Computer Society, and North Texas PC Users
Group.
Chapter, Frater Pahuja earned bachelor’s and
master’s degrees in engineering from UNH
and a master’s in business administration
from Iona College. Recognitions include the
Commonwealth of Virginia Entrepreneur of
the Year award, U.S. Senate Productivity and
Quality Award for Outstanding Achievement,
and the 2004 Chemical Entrepreneur of the
Year award by the business consulting firm
Frost & Sullivan.
He was also active in the community.
Along with his family, they started the 5P
Foundation, which built a blood disorder
center in Faridabad, not far from India’s
capital city of New Delhi. The center
provides free and subsidized care for people
with chronic blood disorders.
Rolland D. Cummings, Pittsburg State
University ’60, entered the Chapter Eternal
June 11, 2007, at the age of 64. A member of
Delta-Mu Chapter, Frater Cummings
graduated from Kansas State College of
Pittsburg (now Pittsburg State University)
with a bachelor of science (Physics) in June
of 1964. He went on to receive his master of
science (Math) in July of 1973.
He worked at Boeing in Wichita after
receiving his undergraduate degree, returning
to KSCP as a faculty member in September
1967 where he became coordinator of closed
Subhash Chandra Pahuja, University
of New Hampshire ’70, entered the Chapter
Eternal May 22, 2007, at the age of 60 from
complications of sarcoma. He was founder,
chairman and CEO of Alloy Polymers, Inc.
and an icon in the compounding community
for more than 25 years. A native of India and
the first of his family to immigrate to the
United States, he bought the manufacturing
plant in 1982 in Waldwick, N.J., and turned a
profit after the first year. Five years later, he
moved the company to Richmond.
An honorary initiate of Alpha-Nu
Francis X. De Sostoa, University of
Detroit ’70, entered the Chapter Eternal May
12, 2006, at his residence at the age of 56.
He was a resident of West Bloomfield, Mich.,
for 12 years and a
former resident of Sao
Paulo, Brazil for five
years. He attended
high school in
Venezuela and earned a
engineering from the
University of Detroit.
He was 16 when he
entered the university
and was a member of
Epsilon-Phi Chapter. Frater de Sostoa was a
chemical engineer with BASF for over 35
years. He was a member of UDM Basketball
Club and enjoyed tutoring children.
Han Jiang, Wabash College ’03, entered
the Chapter Eternal March 9, 2006, after
being killed in an automobile accident. A
junior from Beijing, China and a member of
Alpha-Alpha Chapter, Han graduated from
Beijing Experimental High School, one of the
strongest magnet schools in all of Beijing.
He later attended the No. 2 Medical University in Shanghai for a year prior to his
admission to Wabash in the fall of 2003.
At Wabash, Frater Jiang was a mathematics and physics
double major. He was
also a member of the
International Student
Association and was TKE
Scholarship Chairman and
Crysophylos.
Han was the son of
Bo Jiang, a diplomat
formerly stationed at the
Chinese Consulate in
Chicago, and Ying Huang,
who works for the Ministry of Education in
China.
all-teke academic team
he top scholars of Tau Kappa Epsilon are recognized annually through the All-Teke Academic Team. Those
selected for this honor have maintained scholastic excellence while actively engaged as key leaders in their
chapter, on campus and within their community. All have demonstrated the ability to balance the pursuit of a
degree with the development of interpersonal and leadership skills necessary for successful growth in one’s
life and career. Congratulations are an order to all of our 2007 recipients.
T
John A. Courson Top Scholar
The Top Scholar of
TKE, and recipient of the
John A. Courson Scholarship, hails from the UpsilonTheta Chapter (University of
Maryland - Baltimore County) –
Frater Igor Kukelyansky. The current
Epiprytanis of the chapter, Frater Igor has also
helped lead the chapter as Hypophetes, Interfraternity
Council Chair, and a member of the Recruitment and
Philanthropy committees. He has also held the post of
IFC Vice President of Academics and been a member of
Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society, Golden Key Honor
Society, Psi Chi National Honor Society in psychology,
and the National Society of Collegiate Scholars.
Frater Igor is active in the Peer Review Council,
Health Education (Peer Health Advocate), Pre-Medical
Society (Community Outreach Committee), Biology
Council of Majors, and a recipient of the Honors College
Special Sessions Research Award. In the community, he is
involved with the Choice After School Program, VIP K-
Francis Creighton
Beta-Pi, Georgia Institute of Technology
Biomedical Engineering, 4.0 GPA
Recruitment Chairman, Scholarship Committee,
IFC Public Relations Chairman
Biomedical Engineering Honor Society, Office of
Admissions Information Session Speaker,
Freshman Seminar Assistant Teacher, FASET
Orientation Leader, Intramural Chairman
Student Government Association, Tour Guide, 2006
All-Teke Academic Team
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16 Fellow (classroom
instructor) and is an
emergency medical technician with the Elkridge Volunteer
Fire Department. He has a 3.94
cumulative Grade Point Average,
majoring in biological sciences.
Talking about his career goals and
how TKE has played a part, Frater Igor said, “My
membership in TKE and involvement in other campus
and community organizations has infused in me a
confidence to pursue any goal I imagine. Through my
continued record of service to the community, I have
become aware of the major issues faced by society. My
desire to provide healthcare to the underserved drives me
to achieve my lifelong dream of becoming a doctor.”
Upon graduation in 2008, Frater Igor plans to pursue
extended service in the U.S. Peace Corps or Americorps.
He then plans to attend medical school and earn both
M.D. and M.P.H. degrees in order to help shape health
policies and champion for a narrowing of health disparities.
Timothy Donovan, III
Business Administration (Accounting), 3.571 GPA
Epiprytanis, Crysophylos, Athletic Chair
Order of Omega, National Music Honor Society,
Accounting Club Vice President, Freshman
Orientation Leader, Music Ministry Percussionist,
Merrimack TV Station, Volunteer Guitar
Instructor Boys & Girls Club, Dean’s List, 2005
Shining Star Award, 2003 Volunteer of the Year Boys &
Girls Club, 2006 All-Teke Academic Team
all-teke academic team
Jason Fluegge
Tau-Theta, Fairleigh Dickinson University
Theatre Arts & Communications, 3.255 GPA
Hypophetes, Social Chair, Epiprytanis, IFC Vice
President of New Member Education
FDU Honors Program, Alpha Psi Omega Theatre
Honors Society, Student Government Association
Vice President of Student Affairs, The MetroAdvertising Manager, Editor-in-Chief for
Columns Yearbook, Resident Life Assistant, Freshman
Orientation Leader, Phi Zeta Kappa Honors Society,
Eagle Scout, Campus Crusade – New Orleans Relief,
2006 George Woolery Memorial Scholarship Award
Matt Harrell
Economics & Finance, 3.500 GPA
Public Relations Chairman, Membership Quality
Board Member, Recruitment Chairman
Order of Omega, Lasallian Ambassadors, Student
Government Association Senator/Recording
Secretary, Orientation Leader, Service Over Self
(Home Rebuild Community Service Team),
Habitat for Humanity, Christian Organized Relief Effort
(Rebuilding Homes after Hurricane Katrina), United Way
fundraiser, Dean’s List, 2006 Gregory Raymond
Gadomski Triangle Chapter Scholarship
Ryan McGinnis
Epsilon-Chi, SUNY University of Buffalo
Business Administration (Marketing), 3.853 GPA
Prytanis, Alumni Relations Chairman
Order of the Founders, Knights of Classic Lore,
Golden Key International Honor Society,
National Society of College Scholars, UB Scholars
Program, UBSTARS, American Cancer Society
Relay for Life, UB Open House and Preview Day
Volunteer, Mendon Volunteer Fire Department, Buffalo
News Kid’s Day, Hurricane Katrina Relief Spring Break,
Amherst Bike Path Clean-up, SweetStock Annual
Fundraiser, Dean’s List
Chad McRee
Nu-Mu, University of South Alabama
Biomedical Sciences, 3.930 GPA
Crysophylos, Golden Key International Honor
Society, Alpha Chi Honor Society, Mortar Board,
Phi Kappa Phi, Alpha Epsilon Delta Preprofessional Honor Society (Treasurer), Biomedical Sciences Society (President, Freshman Liaison),
Expanding Your Horizons, Goodwill, Easter Seals,
Ronald McDonald House, Habitat for Humanity, Science
Olympiad, St. Mary’s Tutoring for Kids, Dean’s List,
President’s List, 2006 Interfraternity Council New
Member of the Year
Bernard Tawfik
Alpha-Chi, University of Louisville
Biology, 3.540 GPA
Crysophylos, Recruitment Chairman, Community
Service Chairman
Knights of Classic Lore, Order of the Founders,
Interfraternity Council (Current President, Past
Treasurer, Social Chairman), Omicron Delta
Kappa (President), Alpha Epsilon Delta, Order of
Omega, Phi Eta Sigma, Arts & Science Council (Treasurer), Student Activities Board, Biology Undergraduate
Student Association, Salvation Army Soup Kitchen,
Chapel House Retirement Home, Dean’s List
Richard Thakor
Xi, Washington University in St. Louis
Economics & Psychology, 3.790 GPA
Epiprytanis, Leadership Scholarship Coordinator
Gamma Sigma Alpha, National Society of
Collegiate Scholars (NSCS), Kendo Club
President, Tae Kwon Do Club (Current VicePresident, Past Secretary), College Republicans
(Current Vice-President, Past Public Relations
Officer), Dean’s List, 2006 Xi Chapter Otte Excellence in
Leadership Scholarship, Part-time Intern at NISA
Investment Advisors
Aaron Weisberger
Zeta-Delta, Alma College
Biology, 3.697 GPA
Crysophylos, Prytanis, Recruitment Committee
Chairman, Interfraternity Council Representative
Order of Omega President, Student Congress
Representative, Alma College Lacrosse Team
Captain, Alma College Strategy and Planning
Committee, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Gratiot
County Board of Advisors Member, Dean’s List, 2006
Emerging Leader Award
Benjamin Workman
Zeta-Delta, Alma College
Biology, 3.983 GPA
Hypophetes, Hegemon, Pylortes, Interfraternity
Council Member
Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society, Omicron Delta
Kappa Honor Society, Alma College Lacrosse
Team Captain, Student Congress Representative,
Gratiot Area Physicians & Students, Big Brothers Big
Sisters Assistant Fundraising Events, Gratiot Community
Hospital Volunteer, Dean’s List, 2003 President’s Cup,
2006 T. J. Schmitz Scholarship
• Top Teke Frater
• Ronald Reagan
Leadership Award
• All-Teke Academic
Team Scholarship
JOHN B. HUTTO
Vice President
Bank of America
Life Loyal Teke

Summer 2007 - Tau Kappa Epsilon

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