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July 2010 Delta Nu e-Review
Introduction
On behalf of the Board of Advisors and the Alumni Association, we hope this finds you and your families enjoying your summer. So much positive news continues to be generated from Maryville, even as the active chapter is away on break. Over the past month, a work weekend was held with nearly 20 alumni lending a hand to freshen up the house and make some improvements. Additionally, the website continues to get updates and the Alumni Association continues to grow. We also get one month closer to homecoming. The alumni association and board are looking for more volunteers to contribute their skills, opinions and knowledge. If you are interested in joining up, please email Mark Witthar @ mwitthar@ford.com or Brad Shelton at brad.shelton@nwtke.com. Y.I.T.B!
Board of Advisors
President’s Report – Mark Witthar, 853, mwitthar@ford.com
As we head into the fall semester I am pleased to report that the "State of the Chapter and the Alumni Association" is STRONG! As you will see from Brad Shelton's report, we have more alumni joining the association. We also have a strong active chapter and the young men of Delta Nu are putting together strong plans for rush! Additionally, we are making even more improvements on the house by painting rooms, making needed repairs and capital improvement projects. The good news is we are funding these actions the right way. The painting project is funded through donated materials from Frater Scott Keilbey! Thank you! The work is good old fashioned "sweat equity" from the active chapter and alumni members. None of this happens without your input or involvement, so get involved and let’s have some fun! There are a bunch of your old friends that you know you would love to catch up with, so what are you waiting for?
There is one official piece of business to put before the DNAA membership.
Recently, I received a request for one of the DNAA members and was reminded that we have 2 full time members from Delta Nu on TKE HQ Staff and have several other Delta Nu alumni working as volunteer staff to support Delta Nu. This request for a donation is a show of support for the good work they are doing to keep the spirit of the Bond alive.
The following motion was submitted by Frater Rich Reetz with a second by Frater Lee Greve:
“In order to retain our pre-eminent position and standing within the TKE National Fraternity and as a show of support to the dedication of the new Offices of the Grand Chapter and the new headquarters building,
I hereby move that the Delta Nu Alumni Association allocate the sum of $500 for the purpose of purchasing and inscribing a brick at the new TKE National Headquarters in Indianapolis in the name of the DNAA. The Inscription, subject to revisions, shall read:
Delta Nu Alumni Assn
NW Missouri State U.
2010
Therefore, I am putting the motion before the membership. A separate email and /or letter will be sent to all DN Alumni Association members as of Aug 1, 2010 requesting a yes or no vote on this motion. We will close voting on August 13, 2010. A majority of the votes cast will decide the motion.
Again, thanks to everyone for your time and donations. We are making a difference in the lives of some fine young men and we are reconnecting Delta Nu alumni all over the country. YITB, Mark Witthar
Alumni Association Update – Brad Shelton, 651, brad.shelton@nwtke.com
The DNAA membership committee is please to report that we are up to 96 DNAA members that have paid in full for their 1, 2 or 3 year dues thru July, 2010.
Several members of the work crew at the house this past weekend joined the membership and we continue to reach out to other Fraters and encourage them to get involved.
Efforts to update the database by reaching out to missing Fraters have been stepped up.
All Fraters are encouraged to go to the web site and sign on and update their contact information. This will provide access to the Frater Finder and help keep the database fresh.
Check out the missing Fraters page and see if there is someone for whom you have address or phone number. We recently “found” Frater Cameron “Scott” Welch - DN797 in Colorado.
If you are interested in becoming a member of the DNAA, contact me at brad.shelton@nwtke.com or go on line and sign up at: http://www.nwtke.com/content/join-delta-nu-alumni-association/
Current Alumni Association Statistics
|
Pledge Class
|
Pledge Class Total
|
DNAA members
|
Percent
|
|
Total Count of Member DNAA
|
1601
|
92
|
5.75%
|
|
1974 Fall
|
3
|
3
|
100.00%
|
|
1982 _Spring
|
7
|
4
|
57.14%
|
|
1974 _Spring
|
35
|
13
|
37.14%
|
|
1970 Fall
|
6
|
2
|
33.33%
|
|
1973 Fall
|
8
|
2
|
25.00%
|
|
1975 _Spring
|
28
|
7
|
25.00%
|
|
1980 _Spring
|
21
|
5
|
23.81%
|
|
1972 _Spring
|
9
|
2
|
22.22%
|
|
1962 Fall
|
14
|
3
|
21.43%
|
|
1970 _Spring
|
22
|
4
|
18.18%
|
|
1982 Fall
|
11
|
2
|
18.18%
|
|
Non Delta Nu
|
11
|
2
|
18.18%
|
|
1980 Fall
|
28
|
5
|
17.86%
|
|
1976 _Spring
|
18
|
3
|
16.67%
|
|
1973 _Spring
|
26
|
4
|
15.38%
|
|
1972 Fall
|
7
|
1
|
14.29%
|
|
1981 Fall
|
7
|
1
|
14.29%
|
|
1978 _Spring
|
27
|
3
|
11.11%
|
|
2000 _Spring
|
9
|
1
|
11.11%
|
|
1983 _Spring
|
38
|
4
|
10.53%
|
|
1957 Fall
|
10
|
1
|
10.00%
|
|
1961 Fall
|
10
|
1
|
10.00%
|
|
1971 _Spring
|
11
|
1
|
9.09%
|
|
1981 _Spring
|
11
|
1
|
9.09%
|
|
1991 _Spring
|
11
|
1
|
9.09%
|
|
1969 _Spring
|
13
|
1
|
7.69%
|
|
1979 _Spring
|
26
|
2
|
7.69%
|
|
1999 Fall
|
13
|
1
|
7.69%
|
|
2006 Fall
|
26
|
2
|
7.69%
|
|
1990 Fall
|
27
|
2
|
7.41%
|
|
1975 Fall
|
14
|
1
|
7.14%
|
|
1957 _Spring
|
16
|
1
|
6.25%
|
|
1971 Fall
|
22
|
1
|
4.55%
|
|
1967 _Spring
|
27
|
1
|
3.70%
|
|
1991 Fall
|
28
|
1
|
3.57%
|
|
1964 _Spring
|
31
|
1
|
3.23%
|
|
1954 _Spring
|
41
|
1
|
2.44%
|
|
1962 _Spring
|
43
|
1
|
2.33%
|
|
All other Pledge Classes
|
0
|
0
|
0.00%
|
This month’s Alumni Profile – Benny Johnson, 104
DATE UPDATED: July 23, 2010
NAME: Benny L. Johnson SCROLL #:104
CURRENT ADDRESS: 5814 Spurwood Ct., Colorado Springs, CO 80918
BIRTHDATE: December 12, 1939 BIRTHPLACE: Shenandoah, IA
YEAR PLEDGED: Fall,1957 YEAR GRADUATED: 1961
ADDITONAL EDUCATION: Master’s Degree - University of northern Colorado
CURRENT OCCUPATION: Retired
CAREER SUMMARY: School teacher for one year at Creston, Iowa from 1961 to 1962 then went into active duty with the USAF from 1962 to 1971. I then went on reserve duty USAF from 1971 to 1992 when I entered into the Aerospace industry from 1971 thru 1991.
FAMILY BIOGRAPHY: Married Cheryl Krebs (retired school teacher) and between us we have two sons (mine) and two daughters (hers), seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
SPECIAL INTERESTS: Playing golf and traveling plus attending a few auctions. Have travelled to at least 50 foreign countries since retiring so it is hard to catch me home!!!
HONORS OR RECOGNITION: Elected to the TKE Educational Foundation Board of Directors from March 2005 to March 2008.
July 23rd Work Weekend – Ryan Jackson and Kevin Smith
On July 23rd and 24th, an alumni/active work weekend occurred with over 27 men taking contributing over 250 hours of renovations, painting and maintenance. Thanks to the following guys for their donations to the house – Alumni: Kevin Smith, Craig Poldberg, Chuck Riley, Joe Kempf, Brad Shelton, Ron Gryder, Bob Nielsen, Randy Dix, Brian Lohafer, Kevin Kemmerer, and Tony Dorrel. Actives: Kenneth Hamilton, Gunner Sumy, Rick Swaney, Ryan Wolkey, Ryan Jackson, Justin Wheeler, and Sean O'Gara.
To view pictures taken by Ryan Jackson, click on these links – Work completed: http://gallery.me.com/lupine1647/100122 and Other pictures: http://gallery.me.com/lupine1647/100130
Tasks completed:
1. Most doors were repainted white both sides (All doors on first floor for sure.)
2. Rooms 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 9, and 12 were repainted light gray.
3. Bathrooms between 3 & 5, 7 & 9, 11 & 12, and 13 & 14 were partially repainted.
4. The wall in the kitchen was put up; the dry wall still needs to be put up.
5. The north stairwell steps were redone with gray rubber.
6. The kitchen bathrooms were repainted (vanity sink and utility sink installed).
7. The bar area in the kitchen was removed and shelves installed for the new ritual closet and files storage.
8. All six chandeliers in the chapter room were cleaned.
9. More than 12 burned out bulbs in hallways and stairwells were replaced.
10. All hedges and bushes were trimmed and clippings were hauled away.
11. Hole in the balcony outside above the front door was repaired.
As of the end of the weekend, here's what was still outstanding to complete (items 1-4 should be completed by the release of this newsletter):
1. Door numbers for several rooms need to be replaced and installed.
2. Trim in the north stairwell and in room 6 need to be nailed in
3. General cleaning of several rooms and hallways where work was done.
4. Wall plates for electrical outlets in some rooms need to be installed.
5. Dry wall for the new wall still needs to be put up, taped and mudded.
6. Doors for the room server in the new wall in the kitchen need to be purchased and installed.
7. Still need doors and wall divider for the ritual and files cabinet closets.
8. North stairwell steps still need eight or more stair treads replaced.
2010 Homecoming – Tad Trecker, 739; trekwith@yahoo.com; http://www.nwtke.com/content/2010-homecoming
Homecoming Chair Tad Trecker has released the final 2010 Northwest Homecoming event schedule. If we have a valid email on file for you, then you received a flyer via email a few days ago. To recap the schedule and information:
Friday, October 29th
· OPEN HOUSE at TKE House: 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.; Complimentary soft drinks and snacks provided.
Saturday, October 30th
· TAILGATE at TKE House (pay event): 8:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
· RICHARD “DICK” WILES BELL DEDICATION CEREMONY: 11:30 a.m. to noon
· JEFFREY BORCHARDT KEYNOTE SPEAKER: noon to 12:15
o President and CEO of Kansas City Board of Trade
· BEARCATS VS. FORT HAYS STATE TIGERS: 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
· POST GAME PARTY at TKE House (pay event): After the game.
TKE House address: 555 West 9th Street, Maryville, MO 64468
Notes
Tailgate and Post Game are pay events. Price includes all-you-can-eat food and soft drinks. All pricing information is included on the flyer. You must pre-register and pay by September 30th to get these prices. Prices will be higher the day of event if you are not pre-registered.
You are welcome to bring your own food and beverages and still attend the events.
Beer will be available for purchase or you may bring your own. Must be 21 to purchase.
Make your hotel reservations early. Here are Maryville hotels/phone numbers.
Comfort Inn (660) 562-2002
Holiday Express Hotel & Suites (660) 562-9949
America’s Best Inns & Suites (660) 562-3111
Super 8 Hotel (660) 582-8088
If you need another copy of the registration form, please contact Tad Trecker at trekwith@yahoo.com or 262-510-5893.
Social Committee - Ron Beaver, 858, rb64089@gmail.com
Please visit the 2010 Social Events Calendar and committee member contact info on the web at www.bit.ly/TKEsocial_calender. Should you have any ideas for a future event or wish to help please contact anyone on the social committee. The Social Committee is chaired by Ron Beaver. Ron’s email is rb64089@gmail.com
Upcoming Events
NWMSU at UNO football game – September 18th, Omaha
2010 Northwest Missouri State Homecoming – October 29th and 30th, Maryville
2010 NWMSU v. Pittsburg State Fall Classic – November 13th, Arrowhead Stadium, K.C.
Delta Nu needs your help!
Many opportunities, tax deductible and otherwise, await your help. These opportunities are available to fund scholarships (Peter J. Greve TKE Alumni Scholarship, TKE Delta Nu Scholarship), continue improvements and update to the TKE House and grounds (TKE House Capital Improvements) or to help with the educational and conference opportunities for the actives (TKE Special Projects fund). To read more on these opportunities, please read more at http://www.nwtke.com/content/donation-opportunities/
To donate, click on the “Donate” links on the website, or contact Chris Holder at chris67_99@yahoo.com or:
Chris Holder
12480 South Greenwood St.
Olathe, KS 66062
Website
Have you been visiting the Delta Nu website lately? No? Well, there’s no time like now. We continue to update content and features. Did you know as a registered member (http://www.nwtke.com/content/website-registration) of the website, you can search for other Delta Nu fraters by name or by area? For instance, want to know if there are any Delta Nu Tekes within 10, 20 or 30 miles of you? Then all you need is a zip code. Click on this link - http://www.nwtke.com/alumni/membersearch and try out the Frater Search engine.
