"The principle purpose of the Life Loyal program is to provide Delta Chis a way to recommit themselves to the Fraternity and enjoy the benefits that come with it.  Just as it was an exciting decision to become a Founding Father of my Chapter, the decision to be a Life Loyal member will ensure that we will continue to make Delta Chi, "The Brotherhood of a Lifetime."

Rusty Williams
Georgia Southern '05
Account Executive
The Intersect Group
Atlanta, Georgia

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Over 200 Delta Chi Brothers and guests gathered on the campus at the University of South Florida on Friday, October 2nd to celebrate the 119th Delta Chi Founders' Day.

Those in attendance included:

Order of the White Carnation:

Keith Shriver, Florida '79
Russ Driscoll, Florida '57
Steve Michaels, Marquette '87
John Tunila, Connecticut '81
Mike Carroll, Auburn '71

Congressman: John Mica, Florida '67 and spouse Pat Mica

Delta Chi Educational Foundation: New Founders
Steve Michels, Marquette '87
Roy Payne, Cornell '52

Regents:
Mark Schramka, Northwestern Alumnus (Region V)
Bill Tallman, Embry-Riddle '95 (Region VIII)

Executive Committee:
 "CC" Miles Washburn, Massachusetts '87
Past "AA" Chuck Mancuso, Florida State '87

Delta Chi Educational Foundation:
President: Patrick Weber, Oklahoma '87
Vice President: Steve Michels, Marquette '87
Secretary: Don LaPlante, Southern California Alumnus
Treasurer: Thad Tatum, S.M.U. '68: Treasurer
Member at Large: Jim Marascio, Bryant '93
Alumni Development Officer: Gary Coleman, Marquette Alumnus
Chad Wolett, Northern Arizona '94
Bobby Dewrell, Troy State '95

Delta Chi Staff:
Zac Cole, Northern Illinois '03; Director of Marketing & Special Projects

Over 20 different Chapters and Colonies were represented as well.

Awards were given, and speeches were made by Congressman John Mica, past "AA" Chuck Mancuso, Regent Bill Tallman and OWC member Russ Driscoll.

Following the "handshake across the century," Roy Payne, Cornell '52 received a standing ovation for being the senior alumnus in attendance.

Congratulations to the South Florida Chapter for hosting an amazing and well attended event.  Special recognition to Mark Fifer, South Florida '12, for his efforts in organizing the event.  Well done!

Special thanks to Mike Carroll, Auburn '71 for posting pictures of the event!

(From Central Michigan Life) Chesterfield junior Joey Leverence worked as hard as he could to eat as many hot dogs as possible.

Leverence was one of 48 Central Michigan University students to scarf down as many hot dogs as he could for the title of "Top Dog" at Delta Chi's first Hot Dog Eating Contest.

"I don't know exactly how many I ate, but it was at least seven," Leverence said after his team of Delta Chi associate members took the
winning title.

The winning team earned the title of "Top Dog" by eating 36 hot dogs as a group in the allotted time.

The contest took place Friday afternoon in the basement of His House Church. Delta Chi teamed up with His House to raise money for the Jimmy V. Cancer Research... more...

...Read All About The Hot Dog Eating Contest!

  Read More At The Pitt News
Published: 20:51pm on Oct 25th, 2009   

Pittsburgh - During Pitt's home game against USF, the 2009 Homecoming Court was announced. Dan Thomas was chosen as King and Dalya Akyuz was chosen as Queen. The Panthers won the game, 41-14.

Excerpt from Technique School Newspaper: During half-time of the annual homecoming game last weekend, Robert Ellis, a fifth-year CEE and Kaitlyn Frazier, a fourth-year BMED were named Mr. and Ms. Georgia Tech, respectively. Both were nominated by their respective Greek organization (Delta Chi and Alpha Delta Pi) and underwent a rigorous selection process, including interviews, presentations, and talent shows.

"Just being with so many other people that love the school as much as I do, just being associated with those people is a pretty big honor," Ellis said. "I think it's humbling to be part of the [selection] process."

"It was a complete shock and definitely an honor to be considered by my fellow...

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Over 100 Iowa Chapter alumni and friends gathered on the brisk afternoon of October 10th at the Iowa Chapter house to honor Brother Michael New (Iowa '64).  When Iowa Delta Chi alumni speak of this man, some common themes emerge from the conversation. Words like "role model, authentic, thoughtful, integrity, accomplished and humble" are frequently used to describe Brother New who passed away in April of 2006.  In the midst of other Chapter house renovations, the Chapter specifically honored New by naming a renovated lounge in his honor titled: The Michael New Memorial Library.

By selecting New as the honoree, a respectable number of alumni, family, friends, University officials and Delta Chi representatives were on hand to pay tribute to a man worthy of the honor.

New served as President of the University of Iowa Foundation (1998-2005) when that organization held its "Good, Better, Best Campaign'" raising over $1 billion dollars for the University of Iowa.  During his undergraduate years, New served as the "A" of the Iowa Chapter in 1963.  As an alumnus, he was a member the House Corporation, and also provided alumni oversight for the Iowa Chapter.

Renovations to the Library included the installation of attractive French doors, upgraded electrical and computer capabilities and the purchase of library and conference room furniture.  In addition to the Library, renovations were made in the kitchen, dining hall and various sleeping rooms throughout the Chapter house.

During early September, four seniors in the chapter took up the challenge of conquering the highest peak in the contiguous United States.

Brothers Adam Arnold, Douglas Rieck, Eric Van Aelstyn and Chase Warner climbed Mt. Whitney in the Sierras in eastern California on Saturday, September 12.   The brothers planned and trained for the event for several months.  The trail to the top is about 24 miles round trip and rises just under 7,000 vertical feet.

The team they were part of included Brother Warner's father and aunt (both of whom have climbed Mt. Kilimanjaro in Africa), four Navy SEALS, an Army Ranger and a Marine helicopter pilot.  The team set out at about 4 a.m. and hit the summit five hours and 37 minutes later.  (Considering that ten hours is a respectable time for novices, which is what the brothers were, and seven hours is good for intermediate climbers, the guys made great time on what was probably the most demanding day of their lives.)  The group made it back down the mountain with time to spare to catch the USC-Ohio State game and as Brother Rieck put it, "At dinner that night, we toasted two incredible victories."  The picture above shows the four brothers at the summit with their Delta Chi burgee.

The following men are alumni from the Southern California Chapter (USC), and have had success in their respective professions.


Fletcher Bowron:
(an SC Chapter founder), Mayor of Los Angeles 1938-1953
Rod Dedeaux:
NCAA Baseball Coach of the Century (Delta Chi of the Year)
Jack Del Rio:
All-American and All-Pro football player; Head Coach, Jacksonville Jaguars
William L. Doyle Jr.:
Retired Major General, United States Air Force
Pat Gillick:
General Manager of the Philadelphia Phillies 2008 (World Series Champions) and three other MLB teams (Delta Chi of the Year)
Larry Himes:
Former General Manager, Chicago Cubs
Herbert G. Klein:
Communications Director for President Richard M. Nixon (Delta Chi of the Year)
Leo McCarey:
Winner of the Academy Award for Best Director in 1937 and 1944
Ron Mix:
All-American and All-Pro Football player, Pro Football Hall of Fame
Gregory O'Brien:
Retired Judge; Served as President of the California Judges Association
Kennedy Pola:
Running Backs Coach, Jacksonville Jaguars
Sean Salisbury:
Pro football quarterback, ESPN football commentator
David Thompson:
Judge, United States Court of Appeals, 9th Circuit
Gordon Thompson Jr.:
Judge, United States District Court
James Webb:
United States Senator from Virginia (Delta Chi of the Year)

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*It should be noted that this travel schedule is tentative, and is subject to change at any time due to unforeseen circumstances.

Daniel Kim, Leadership Consultant
Cal Poly '09
[email protected] | 319-621-2040

Oct 26-Nov 1: Sacramento State Expansion
Nov 4-6: Northern Arizona
Nov 10-12: Arizona
Nov 15-22: Sacramento State Expansion

Brian Detweiler, Leadership Consultant
Tr-State '09
[email protected] | 319-621-6939

Nov 1-3: West Georgia
Nov 3-5: Georgia Tech
Nov 6-8: Augusta
Nov 10-12: Valdosta
Nov 13-15: South Florida
Nov 16-18: Embry-Riddle
Nov 19-21: Florida

Michael Dean, Leadership Consultant
Truman State '08
[email protected] | 319-621-6939

Nov 1-3: American
Nov 4-6: James Madison
Nov 7-9: Radford
Nov 11-13: Denison
Nov 14-16: Marshall
Nov 18-20: Southeast Missouri
Nov 21-23: Missouri State

Ahmad Ahmadi, Leadership Consultant
Connecticut '09
[email protected] | 319-594-1317

Oct 31-Nov 2: Rhode Island
Nov 3-5: Bryant
Nov 6-8: New Haven
Nov 10-12: Hofstra
Nov 13-15: Binghampton
Nov 16-18: Rowan
Nov 19-21: Fredonia
Nov 30-Dec 2: Hobart

Kyle Waletich, Leadership Consultant
Oregon State '08
[email protected] | 319-321-2824

Nov 1-3: Oshkosh
Nov 4-6: Marquette
Nov 9-11: Kettering-B
Nov 12-14: Central Michigan
Nov 15-17: Ferris State
Nov 21-23: Michigan

Dan Catalano, Director of Expansion & Colony Operations
Cortland '08
[email protected] | 319-621-1854

Nov 7-16: Florida State

Justin Sherman, Director of Chapter Services
Central Missouri '08
[email protected] | 319-621-2203

Zac Cole, Director of Marketing & Special Projects
Northern Illinois '03
[email protected] | 319-621-2567

Karl Grindel, Assistant Executive Director
Central Missouri '01
[email protected] | 319-621-2085