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Birthday of a Legend, His Academy Team Announced
TKE National News - March 4, 2010 - 1:00am
On January 2nd, 1925, one of the most influential and charitable Fraters in TKE's history joined this organization. His birthday, March 4th, is celebrated this year with the lasting legacy he has made. The aptly named Charles R. Walgreen, Jr. TKE Leadership Academy is gearing up for another impactful year (with applications due March 15) - yet none of this would be available without his consistent and lasting support.
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Help the Fight Against Alzheimer's
TKE National News - March 3, 2010 - 1:00am
The Alzheimer's Association (a preferred philanthropy of TKE) is holding a candlelight vigil in Washington, D.C. this weekend. On the evening of Sunday, March 7, 2010, hundreds of candles will flicker in support of the fight against Alzheimer's disease. Please join them on steps of the Lincoln Memorial for the Candlelight Tribute Rally.
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It's a Great Day to be a Teke
TKE National News - February 23, 2010 - 1:00am
Tau Kappa Epsilon is proud to announce a new partnership with National Car Rental and Enterprise Rent-A-Car. These companies are now the preferred rental car outlets for the entire TKE Nation. Rates will be discounted and a free enrollment in the two companies Frequent Renter Programs are included.
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Sledgehammers Begin Construction
TKE National News - February 19, 2010 - 1:00am
Crews have begun work on the new TKE Headquarters located at 7439 Woodland Drive in Indianapolis.
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Enhancements to New Headquarters Begin
TKE National News - February 16, 2010 - 1:00am
Beginning the renovations of the new TKE Headquarters, signs were erected on the side of the building and the road leading into the facility. The red illuminating TKE sign sits atop the silver glass panes viewable from the Indiana interstate highway 465. The second sign was built at the front of the building as you drive up.
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Spring Recruitment - Your Time
TKE National News - February 15, 2010 - 1:00am
You had a great fall recruitment, so why should you spend any time in the spring to gather more members? The big reason is: No one else is. Often if you are not on deferred recruitment, some of the best and brightest wait around until the spring to look at Greek Life. This allows them to adjust to college life and then look at extracurricular activities. You can find men who desire to build a better world just like you. So what are you waiting for? Get started.
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Frater Ryan Crocker Named Dean of Texas A&M's George Bush School
TKE National News - February 10, 2010 - 1:00am
Former Ambassador and Frater Ryan C. Crocker (Alpha-Theta, Whitman College) has been appointed dean of Texas A&M University's George Bush School of Government and Public Service, effective January 25. Most recently, Crocker served as U.S. ambassador to Iraq from 2007 to 2009.
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Tax Law and Your Chapter
TKE National News - February 8, 2010 - 1:00am
In 2008, your chapter may have received a postcard from the Internal Revenue Service explaining a change that will affect your chapter or colony. Board members or other Fraters may have also read very confusing language about this change in who needs to file tax forms. In this story, you will find a simple explanation of what the changes are, who they apply to and what the future holds for this new tax law.
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RLC Season Starts With a Bang
TKE National News - February 3, 2010 - 1:00am
A record 229 Fraters drove from around the TKE Nation to Indianapolis for the first of five Regional Leadership Conferences. The attendance was the second largest in history, only St. Louis in 2004 beat that number with 249 members. Learning and networking with fellow Fraters representing Region 2 (South) and 3 (Midwest), the buzz around the Circle City was deafening.
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TKE Educational Foundation Historical Cash Contributions
TKE National News - February 2, 2010 - 1:00am
When reviewing the revenue history of the Foundation since TKE was founded in 1899, Tekes have contributed more than $16 Million to the TKE Educational Foundation. These gifts have been received since the Foundation began in 1959. However, 30% of these dollars have been given within the last five years. This means that Tekes contributed $11.2 Million over the first forty years between 1959 and 2004. From 2005 - 2009, Tekes have contributed nearly $5 Million!
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Saints, Colts Connections Heading to Super Bowl
TKE National News - January 26, 2010 - 1:00am
For the first time in franchise history, the New Orleans Saints are heading to the Super Bowl to square off against the Indianapolis Colts. Over the Public Address system at the Superdome in New Orleans, fans heard Frater Jerry Romig (Grand Chapter) announce, "Ain't this beautiful? The Saints are going to the Super Bowl."
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Fraters Seek Way to Help Haitians, Find It
TKE National News - January 22, 2010 - 1:00am
The devastation in Haiti, after one of the strongest earthquakes to hit the island since 1770, has been immense. The quake (7.0 on the Richter Scale) struck at about 5PM on January 12th and some three million people were in need of emergency care, not to mention those that were hurt because of the two aftershocks that reached 5.9 and 4.2 on the Richter Scale. Tekes now have a way to help the relief efforts through the partnership with Angelwish.
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TKE Scholarship Application Online
TKE National News - January 21, 2010 - 1:00am
The 2010 TKE Educational Foundation Scholarship Applications are online. Be sure to submit your information by February 15, 2010.
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Is Your Chapter Sweetheart Ready to Represent the TKE Nation?
TKE National News - January 20, 2010 - 1:00am
Nominations for the 2010 TKE International Sweetheart are now being accepted. Only 55 women have received this high honor and you can add your sweetheart to this select group by applying today. This woman will represent the organization at conferences, receive a scholarship, and be recognized by media, school officials and more.
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TKE Mourns the Passing of Preston Frank Sanders, CFC
TKE National News - January 19, 2010 - 1:00am
The Offices of the Grand Chapter is sad to announce the sudden passing of Frater Preston Frank Sanders, CFC. Frater Sanders passed away on January 18 in Georgia.
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The History of MLK Day
TKE National News - January 18, 2010 - 1:00am
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a United States holiday marking the birth date of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., observed on the third Monday of January each year, around the time of King's birthday, January 15. It is one of four United States federal holidays to commemorate an individual person.
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Frater Todd Farmer Takes on New Challenge
TKE National News - January 18, 2010 - 1:00am
The Offices of the Grand Chapter is happy to announce some transitions in the Chapter Services department of TKE. The first of these is the appointment of Frater Todd Farmer (Xi-Theta, Univ. of West Georgia) to Senior Regional Director of the West. This expansive region that stretches from Hawaii to Missouri will benefit from the excellent leadership and expertise of Frater Todd as he moves into this role this summer. Farmer has served on the TKE Professional Staff since 1992 and Region 1 Director since 2002.
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Opportunities Available to Help Build Better Men
TKE National News - January 13, 2010 - 1:00am
Do you desire to help the TKE Nation in a much bigger way than ever before? Are exceptionally passionate about this Fraternity? Do you want to help build better men to build a better world? If you answered yes to these questions, the Offices of the Grand Chapter may have an opportunity made for you. This spring positions need to be filled to complete the TKE Professional Staff in the upcoming fiscal year. If you feel like you have what it takes, We Want You to apply!
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Give a Day, Get Something
TKE National News - January 11, 2010 - 1:00am
How cool would it be to see hundreds of Tekes at Walt Disney World or Disneyland? There is an opportunity to do just this by signing up for Disney's latest Promotion - Give a Day, Get a Disney Day. Even if you live or are at school far away from either of these theme parks, this would be a great road trip in the summer or for Spring Break. In addition, you would be helping out great causes and giving back, something central to being a Frater in TKE.
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Happy Founders Day Fraters
TKE National News - January 9, 2010 - 1:00am
Tau Kappa Epsilon International Fraternity celebrates its 111th Birthday. Grand Prytanis Dr. Herbert L. Songer gives his Founders Day Address.
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