May 2010 Delta Nu eReview

Chuck Riley 351 and sons

May 2010 Delta Nu eReivew

Introduction
With school ending, high school and college graduations, and temperatures warming, it cannot be missed that summer is upon us. Hopefully this month’s electronic newsletter finds you and yours healthy and ready to tackle summer head on. Please read the latest news and notes from the Active Chapter, Board of Advisors and Alumni Association. Big items this month include the Frater Focus on Charles Riley 351, the campaign kickoff for the Capital Improvements Committee, the recent awarding of the Peter J. Greve scholarship for 2010 and the upcoming June 4th Delta Nu Memorial Scramble, the 15th consecutive year for the event. Thank you for reading. If you have questions or submissions for next month, please email michael.reiff@nwtke.com.
 
Upcoming events:
Friday, June 4th – 15th Annual Delta Nu Memorial Scramble, Maryville
Saturday, June 5th – Summer Kansas City Gathering
Monday, June 14th – ticket order deadline for TKE Family night at the KC Royals
 
Please click here to read the full newsletter: www.nwtke.com/content/news-information
 
Board of Advisors Update
President’s Report – Mark Witthar, mwitthar@ford.com
The Board of Advisors has been busy working on a number of issues including communications, philanthropy and social events.  I can tell you that the health of the active chapter is also very good with a full house this fall and improvements being made on the house this summer. For those of you that come to the golf event you will get to witness some of the house improvements firsthand.  I would like to ask that if you have not joined the Delta Nu Alumni Association, please do so. We are asking for $50 per year or $105 for three years. This money will be spent to help re-connect alumni - it will not go to pay for house rent, utilities, etc. The active chapter is responsible for those ongoing expenses and we will not be using this money for that purpose.
 In this newsletter you will be able to read about all the good things that are going on with Delta Nu. This is happening because alumni are getting involved.  Our goal is simple . . . . we want to help alumni re-connect with old friends. So get involved and get re-connected.
 
Treasurer’s Report – Chris Holder, chris67_99@yahoo.com
The current alumni fund balances are:
 Alumni Association: $6,163.78
Capital Improvements Fund: $8,992.14
Dick Wiles Special Fund: $350.00
Savings/Emergency: $4,233.58
Total All Funds: $19,739.50
 
House Report – Kevin Smith, kevins@npgco.com
No different from our own homes, summer at the TKE House is time for larger maintenance and improvement projects. Included on this summer’s schedule for house maintenance are installing a new entry door, re carpeting the main stairs, replacing damaged ceiling tiles, painting the chapter room and repairing balcony flooring. Active chapter members and hired contractors will complete the work.
These repair projects are not flashy, but are necessary to make the house attractive to current and future residents. Steve Moss, as head of the Capital Improvement committee will also be leading some summer work efforts. His efforts however, will improve the sizzle of the house space. Please see his report later on for details
 
Frater Profile – Chuck Riley, 351
CURRENT ADDRESS: 5N875 Mill Stone Dr St Charles, IL 60175
PREVIOUS PLACES LIVED: Helena, Montana; Zion, Illinois; Buffalo, NY; Bettendorf, Iowa; Independence, Missouri; Des Moines, Iowa
BIRTHDATE: February 3, 1940, Des Moines, IA
YEAR PLEDGED: Spring, 1964 YEAR GRADUATED:    1966
ADDITONAL EDUCATION: No additional degrees. In 31 years of law enforcement with the US Food and Drug Administration, there was necessary training in personnel management and investigative procedures which was provided by the government.
CURRENT OCCUPATION: Retired but still willing
CAREER SUMMARY: Starting in 1966, I traveled as an FDA investigator based in Kansas City, Missouri, Davenport, Iowa, Buffalo, NY, Great Lakes (Illinois) Naval Training Center, and Helena, Montana. In 1977, I became a supervisory investigator in Chicago, IL, and in 1987 a legal / compliance officer in Chicago, IL. In 1997, I retired from the FDA to work for a pharmaceutical manufacturer, and then consulted for six years for another drug maker. I taught school one year, and have coached high school soccer and rugby for the past ten years. We are now exploring a possible Peace Corps assignment – we welcome whatever adventure is still possible.
FAMILY BIOGRAPHY: On June 22, 1962, I married Dixie, who has been the best possible partner, mother and grandmother. She is now a retired accountant who loves quilting and travel.   We have two daughters and two sons, all with degrees plus three advanced degrees. They provided us with 11 grandchildren who range from age 3 to 23.  
SPECIAL INTERESTS:   We live in a soccer hotbed, and our kids and grandkids played, while the elders coached and refereed.   I took up Rugby in my 30s, as a founding member of the Helena Rugby Club, and founder of Elgin (Ill) Rugby club. We love travel, and have visited Europe many times with soccer and rugby tours. I celebrate milestone years, such as 55, 60, 65, by playing a not-so-serious Rugby match with my local club. Dixie was a gifted distance runner, and so we ran road races for many years, until arthritis sidelined her. Besides sports we have worked for the Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts many years. We remain hopeful for the future of America’s children.
HONORS OR RECOGNITION: 11 wonderful kids call me “Grandpa.”
 
 
Active Chapter Update - Kenneth Hamilton, 1436, Prytanis, s255507@nwmissouri.edu
Recently the executive board and I completed the annual report and submitted our entrees for the Top TKE awards.  The Top TKE Awards are awarded on six standards based upon recruitment results, chapter size, community service, alumni relations, academic success and extracurricular activities.  Of these standards four of the six must be met in order to qualify as a Top TKE Chapter.
Delta Nu met five of these standards. 
·         We have been one of the top five recruiting TKE chapters in the nation since 2004 and finished third overall with 33 candidates this year (number 2 on campus). 
·         Our chapter size is 72 and is the largest on campus! 
·         Delta Nu completed 4992 community service hours including both campus based philanthropies and community based.
·         As the majority of you are aware our alumni chapter is one of the largest and most involved at Northwest and has set a standard for involvement that few can meet.
·         Our chapter GPA increased from last year and was a 2.78.  The Spring 2010 grades are yet to be received but expectations are high!
·         Nearly every member in the chapter is involved in another club or organization and ten of our members are executive board members in those clubs!
Delta Nu has high hopes of receiving a Top TKE Award and we are waiting anxiously for the results.
In other news, Frater Brooks Swanson recently received a position with headquarters and Frater Michael Russell was promoted to Region 4 advisor.  Congratulations gentlemen!
Classes start again in August with formal recruitment beginning in September.  And everyone in the Delta Nu community is looking forward to another strong year in Tau Kappa Epsilon.
 
Congratulations to these May 2010 Graduates: Vince Tobin, 1486, Brooks Swanson, 1494, Danny Schill, 1492, Brandon Butcher, 1531, Richard Jobe, 1472, James Berry, 1441
 
Alumni Association – Brad Shelton, brad.shelton@nwtke.com
Recently, I received a copy of an email thanking Mark Witthar, BOA Chairman, for his Happy Anniversary letter send out to celebrate 56 years of Delta Nu at NWMSU on Saturday, May 15.  The letter thanked Frater Mark for the kind words and expressed great delight in receiving a communication from an organization that was not requesting financial support. The writer went on to say that the Frater was going to call a brother or two and reminiscing about their days at TKE and NWMSU. 
This is the very nature of what the Delta Nu Alumni Association is all about.  Keeping the connections alive and bringing back to life those positive connections from the past.  We are indeed blessed with a very strong active chapter lead by an excellent group of young fraters keeping the positive traditions of Delta Nu TKE alive and well. We have a solid house with a very affordable rent program that pays for all of the bills and provides a great place for all Delta Nu Fraters to gather. (See the Golf Report)
 The Delta Nu Alumni Association is dedicated to keeping these past memories and connections alive and well and living in the present. We currently have 67 Fraters committed to paying annual dues of $50 to support the development of the Delta NU Frater Locator and the NWTKE.com web site. (See the Web Site Report) We are offering several opportunities for Fraters to reconnect at many social functions in various cities by and for the alumni of Delta Nu.(See the social Report)
 To help us continue the good work we have begun, I ask each of you to consider joining the Alumni Association and pledging the modest sum of $50 annually to support this good work. More information on how you can join can be found at http://www.nwtke.com/content/join-delta-nu-alumni-association
 Brad Shelton - ΔN 651, Membership Director - TKE Delta Nu Alumni Association
Cell: 630 240-2758; Email: brad.shelton@nwtke.com
Eight new members joined the Delta Nu Alumni Association since the last e-Review. We are up to 64 with about 10 more committed but not yet paid. Here are the new members: Three years: Benny Johnson, 104; Charles Riley, 351; John Newberry, 568; Gregory E. Wever, 676; Darren Evans, 850; Dale Carstens, 898; One year: Ed Hansen, 619; Todd Schuler, 871;
To see a full list of the members of the Alumni Association, please go to http://www.nwtke.com/content/delta-nu-alumni-association-roster.
In the battle to see how many members of a pledge class can join the Delta Nu Alumni Association, Fall 1974 leads the way with 67% of its members joined. To see the full rankings for this month, please visit http://www.nwtke.com/content/delta-nu-alumni-association-roster.
If you are ready to join, you can send your $50, one-year membership subscription to:
Delta Nu Alumni Association
Attention: Chris Holder
12480 South Greenwood
Olathe, KS 66062
 
Peter J. Greve Alumni Scholarship – Bruce Barlow, 533, bbarlow88@comcast.net
2010 Peter J. Greve Scholarship Awarded!
The Delta Nu TKE Alumni have awarded the Peter J. Greve Memorial, TKE Alumni of Northwest Missouri State University Scholarship for 2010-11.  We had a very impressive number of excellent applications this year.  Thank all of you who took the time to nominate the applicants.
 This year’s recipient is Edward Lucas Oster from Stanton, IA High School. Edward is an outstanding student and is planning on an agri-business degree from Northwest.  He is the son of Edward Oster,  DN scroll 986.  Oster currently serves as vice-president of his high school senior class, is a four-sport athlete who also made time for activities in band, FFA, choir, 4-H and church youth group at Elliott Church of Christ. A member of the National Honor Society, he carries a 3.76 GPA. He received all-conference recognition in baseball and football as a member of the state champion eight-man football team.
I also want to thank all who have made a donation to the scholarship fund to make this scholarship possible.  It is very gratifying to be involved with the award and the young students planning to attend Northwest.  It is with donations from Fraters like you that make all this possible & keeps Pete's spirit and vision ongoing.  Thank you again. YITB, Bruce Barlow DN 533
 
TKE House Capital Improvement Update – Steve Moss, 927, semoss@mchsi.com
It’s hard to believe, but the “New TKE House” has just completed its 11th school year providing a home for our undergraduate Delta Nu Fraters and as well as a home for all Delta Nu Tekes when they return to Maryville. Not unlike our own homes, as they get older, they require enhancements to improve the value and usability for changing needs.
To address these needs, a group of alumni have formed the “Capital Improvements Committee” to oversee necessary TKE house enhancement projects and the fundraising to support them. Along with recent progress and some re-structuring with the Alumni Board of Advisors, the Capital Improvement Committee is proud to unveil recently established the “TKE House Capital Improvements Fund.” The committee is chaired by Frater Steve Moss, 927. Committee members include Fraters: Doug Johnson, 296, Steve Brightwell, 775, Joe Saubers 930 and Brent Steffens, 1384
The Capital Improvement Committee will formally kick off their efforts at the upcoming TKE Golf Tournament, June 4th in Maryville. They will provide an update on current house improvement projects, the list of possible future projects, and an update for those in attendance on how they can help support this fund specifically dedicated to enhancement projects at the Delta Nu TKE House.
Alumni Fraters are encouraged to support the TKE House Capital Improvement Fund at the upcoming golf tournament or by sending contributions to the following address:
Chris Holder; C/O TKE House Capital Improvements Fund
12480 South Greenwood; Olathe, KS 66062
Contributions to the TKE House Capital Improvement Fund will be recorded for each individual contributor and recognized on “The Richard W. Wiles Teke for Life” donor wall at the TKE house. This fund, specifically for the TKE House, started in in 1996 to make the “New TKE House” a reality. Cumulative contributions to the house since 1996 are recognized on the wall at the following levels: $500, $1,000, $5,000 and $10,000+. Please consider making a first -time contribution or adding to your previous contribution and help TKE and the BOA enhance the TKE House after 11 great years at our new address.
 
Social Event Updates and Schedule – Ron Beaver, rb64089@gmail.com
Thanks to Frater Dan Barnett, 1450, for volunteering to be the Omaha Area Social Coordinator; Dan can be reached at dan.r.barnett@gmail.comwww.bit.ly/TKEsocial_calender. Should you have any ideas for a future event or wish to help please contact anyone on the social committee.  or 402-598-3264. Please visit the 2010 Social Events Calendar and committee member contact info on the web at
15th Annual Delta Nu Memorial Scramble – Friday, June 4th, Mozingo Lake GC, Maryville
The 2010 Delta Nu Scramble Is just over one week away! We have 96 golfers signed up for the tournament, the largest field ever for the 15th year event. It is shaping up to be another great event. Here are just a few last notes in preparation for the event. The golf tournament is full, but if you do not have plans for either Thursday, June 3rd or Friday, June 4th, come to Maryville! There will be over 100 Fraters in attendance, so chances are good you will know someone.
Dinner: this year we will return to the TKE House for a post-event awards dinner. All Tekes are invited to attend, but if you want to join us for the 6:30 supper, you must RSVP by Thursday, May 27th to michael.reiff@nwtke.com. Cost for the dinner is $20 per person. Please RSVP as we need to order
Hotels – the reserved blocks of discounted rooms at the Comfort Inn and the Super 8 have expired, but if you still need a hotel room, call the Comfort Inn at 660-562-2002 or the Super 8 at 660-582-8088. Please reference the ‘TKE Golf’ registration to get the discounted rates.
Event schedule: 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. Check-in; 11:30 – 12 noon Pictures; 12 noon – 6 p.m. Golf; 6:30 p.m. - ? Dinner at TKE House.
Summer K.C. Gathering – Saturday, June 5th
This year’s Summer Gathering in Kansas City will be held at the home of Scott and Susie Keilbey. All Delta Nu Tekes, young and old, are welcome and encouraged to attend. RSVPs are due to Joe Kempf at joe.kempf@marsh.com. The Keilbey’s address is 6114 N Elmwood Ct., Kansas City, MO, 64119. We will update information on the TKE Delta Nu Facebook group page and the website in regards to the start time, what attendees will need to bring, if anything, and any other details we can remember you would need.
TKE Family Night at the Royals – Friday July 16th
Jason Washam and the social committee are planning a TKE Royals Family Night for Friday, July 16th. In addition to seeing the Boys in Blue perform at a World Series-level versus the Oakland As, Friday night is fireworks and $1 night at “The K” (Kauffman Stadium). If you and your family is interested in attending, please contact Jason as soon as you can, as an estimated head-count and deposit is due to the Royals ticket office by June 14th. Jason’s contact information is 816-898-4415 or jwash1320@hotmail.com
NWMSU at UNO football game - Saturday, September 18th, Omaha
2010 Northwest Missouri State Homecoming – Oct. 29th and 30th, Maryville
Homecoming will be here before you know it. If you have any thoughts of attending, please contact Tad Trecker at trekwith@yahoo.com today! Hotels will be filling up fast and Tad can help you with anything you need. For more information on Homecoming and related activities at the TKE House, please visit the Homecoming webpage. Here is the initial schedule for Friday and Saturday of Homecoming week.
Friday, October 29, 2010
·         Open House: 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Saturday, October 30, 2010
·         Bearcat Tailgate: 9:00 a.m. to noon
·         Richard “Dick” Wiles Commemorative Bell Ceremony: noon to 12:30 p.m.
·         Fraters signing of the official Scroll
·         Bearcat Football – NWMSU vs. Fort Hays State (Bearcat Stadium): 1:30 p.m.
·         Post game reception following the football game
·         All TKE events held at the Delta Nu Chapter House, 555 West 9th St., Maryville, MO
2010 NW - Pitt. St. Fall Classic – Nov. 13th, Arrowhead Stadium, K.C. - More details TBD
 
Web Site Updates – Michael Reiff, Michael.reiff@nwtke.com
Frater Search Released!
Looking for members of your pledge class? Wondering how many Delta Nu Fraters live in your town? Go to www.nwtke.com, click on the Alumni tab, and then on Frater Search. With the Frater locator, you can enter in a zip code and a radius of miles, and we’ll show you where any other Delta Nu Tekes are in that area. With the Frater Search, you can enter in a Name or City or State or Pledge Class, and we’ll give you a list of the Delta Nu Tekes that meet your criteria.
Redesign – at the conclusion of the golf tournament, we will begin the redesign of the website, updating content and the look and feel, but we need your feedback to know what you need as well as how you think the website would be easier to use. If you have questions or want to submit your ideas, please email alumni@nwtke.com.
Delta Nu Online Museum – Dan Canchola, dcanchola@kc.rr.com
We have received a few items, but are still looking for more Delta Nu history to image and put on the website. What do we want to get – anything and everything! Composites, party flyers, news clippings, all-chapter pictures, homecoming pictures, pictures of t-shirts, etc. If you have anything, please contact Dan Canchola at dcanchola@kc.rr.com or Michael Reiff at Michael.Reiff@nwtke.com.
 
Other news
Teresa Claycomb, wife of TKE Delta Nu alum Curt Claycomb, passed away on Tuesday, May 11 due to complications from colon cancer.  She left behind two sons, three stepsons, and a grandson.  She had worked in the payroll and benefits department of Liberty Public Schools.  Funeral arrangements are pending.   Curt’s address for cards is 1733 Tudor Lane, Liberty, MO 64068. Her funeral was held in Gladstone, MO on May 14th. Please keep the Claycomb family in your thoughts and prayers.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to the Epilepsy Foundation. Direct donations can be made on their website http://www.epilepsyfoundation.org/howtohelp/index.cfm, click on How to give in the menu on the left, then Donate Now.