Spring 2011 Delta Nu Review

 

Alumni Board of Advisors President’s Report – Mark Witthar, 853
Fraters of Delta Nu, On January 10, 1899 a great fraternity was born and some 56 years ago on the campus of Northwest Missouri State University one of the finest chapters was started! On behalf of the men of the Board of Alumni Advisors of the Delta-Nu Chapter of Tau Kappa Epsilon I want to provide all of you an update on the chapter on this day that celebrates the beginning of our great fraternity.
We had another strong year of recruiting new members taking over 25 new pledges. These new members go through an extensive program of training to make sure we have young men in the fraternity that understand our ideals. We continue to do well in terms of rent collection which allows us to pay all our bills AND set aside funds for ongoing repairs and improvements. Additionally we were able to make a capital improvement by building a boardroom/study room for the active chapter. Those of you that returned at homecoming saw our beautiful new room. Our next project will be to upgrade the kitchen area to make it more functional.
On the alumni front, our alumni support has never been better, although we still have a huge opportunity to do more. At present we have 142 men that have joined our association. With approximately 1500 alumni we should be able to do much better than that! Dues are $50 for one year, $75 for two or $105 for three! This money will only be used to assist with alumni programs. Our goal is to re-connect old friends and provide guidance to the active chapter. 
As you can see many good things continue to happen at Delta Nu both on the active side and with the alumni and I want to thank you all of your continued support.
On this anniversary of our great fraternity and on behalf of the entire Board of Advisors, we wish everyone a happy, healthy and prosperous 2011.
Yours in the Bond, Mark B. Witthar, #853, Chairman, Board of Advisors - Delta-Nu Chapter, mwitthar@ford.com
TKE Delta Nu Board of Advisors/Alumni Association Meeting - Saturday, February 5th
9:15 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. CST
NWMSU Liberty Center, 8 Victory Lane, Blue Jay Tower Plaza, Liberty, MO 64068
All-TKE Gathering at the Quaff (1010 Broadway) to follow at 6 p.m.
 
IN THIS ISSUE
Happy New Year Fraters! As we enter 2011, we find the momentum generated in 2010 continuing. The house, chapter and alumni association are all in great shape and Homecoming 2010 was the largest attended in recent years. The February 1st scholarship application deadlines for the Active and Pete Greve scholarships are also fast approaching. We’re also looking at a number of projects for the house as well as to restore as many Composites that we can and to redesign the Delta Nu website. The active chapter has started Rush and also elected its new officers for the year and will soon be starting pledgeship. They had a great 2010, winning five awards from TKE National. Also, if you would like a TKE “Rah Rah” jacket, check out page 13.
And finally, if you have any news or events that you’d like to share, email us at alumni@nwtke.com and we’ll spread the word!

 

House Report – Kevin Smith, 932, kevins@npgco.com
The first semester ended with only two months of outstanding rent uncollected, which is expected to be collected in January once school resumes. Since the mortgage payment has been paid in advance through August, rents yet to be collected from the second semester should easily cover operating costs for the remainder of the year through the start of next school year in August, barring any significant emergency outlay of cash. We have $4,000 in emergency cash reserves - which is not nearly enough for a structure of this size and scope. In addition to a few improvements, we will try to add to the emergency reserves with surpluses from remaining operating cash. Last spring when leases were signed, we collected $300 from each of the men living in the house as a damage deposit. This money is kept separate from the other funds. If the room is in the same condition when they leave as when they moved in, that money will be returned to the student at the end of the spring semester. If not, this money will be kept for needed repairs.
I’ve enjoyed the last four years working with the BOA. I think some good plans were implemented to stabilize the house finances and I am confident that those that remain on the board will be diligent in making sure we remain solvent. Please consider stepping up and taking your turn at providing alumni leadership in whatever capacity you are comfortable. If you’d like to talk with me regarding this position, I can be reached at (816) 205-1032.
Y.I.T.B., Kevin Smith, 932, Alumni Property Manager
 
2011 Alumni/Active Work Weekend - July 16th
An Active/Alumni work weekend is planned for July 16, 2011 at the TKE House to paint all the suites, repair and replace the 11-year-old carpet in the rooms and hallways and provide general maintenance and overall upkeep of the fraternity house.  Special projects may include installation of a fire pit, outside landscaping and tree planting and the building of a storage facility near the house along with work on a new TKE sign out front.
All actives and alumni are encouraged to join this event and share their skills. More information will be distributed in the monthly emails and other postings on the web site so check back often for more details.
Ed Hansen ed.hansen@o-mschools.org, Brian Lohafer, blohafer@usd458.org, and Craig Poldberg cpoldberg@msn.com - Work Weekend Co-Chairmen
 
Composite Resurrection Project - Bob Nielsen, 640,nielsenbd1@yahoo.com
Fraters, as you are aware, when 222 W. Cooper was lost that dreadful night, most of the composites were destroyed.  The few that were saved or salvaged sustained damage ranging from minor to severe.
With the past groundwork of Fraters Tim Golden, Ryan Jackson, Mike Reiff and others, I will be continuing this worthwhile project to bring the composites back to 555 W. 9th.  In the following months, it is my goal to have originals, restorations, and reproductions from as many years as possible lining the hallways.
Your help is requested and required.  Do you personally possess an original or a reproduction?  Would you donate or permit me to make a reproduction for framing and hanging? If so, please contact me at nielsenbd1@yahoo.com and inform me of the year(s) that you possess and of the condition.  I ask that you respond ASAP therefore I will know what our inventory is and what years may need to be secured through other possible channels.
"The difference between rental property and a Fraternity house is the composite.  These images bind one generation of Frater with another. This history of what went before us and our mark that we were there gives the house its meaning."
Thanking you in advance for your consideration and cooperation. Y.I.T.B., Bob Nielsen, 640 - Lenexa, Kansas

 

Board Treasurer’s Report – Chris Holder, 1362,Chris67_99@yahoo.com
Happy New Year Fraters! At year’s end, here’s the status of the accounts.
 
SAVE THE DATE!
The 16th Annual Delta Nu Memorial Scramble
will be Friday, June 3rd at Mozingo Lake Golf Course in Maryville.
Watch your email and the Delta Nu website for more details.

 

 

Chapter Report – Kenneth Hamilton, 1436, Prytanis, S255507@nwmissouri.edu

 

Congratulations to our new officers!
Here are the men that were elected to the Chapter Exec Board on January 17th! Congratulations to these men that will lead our chapter this year. Email addresses and contact information will be update on the Active page of the website soon.
Prytanis - Gunner Sumy, 1564 (Sophomore)
External Vice President - Nate Beaver, 1552 (Sophomore)
Internal Vice President - Rick Swaney, 1533 (Junior)
Grammateus - Dan Wilkinson, 1568 (Sophomore)
Crysopholos - Kris Kerwin, TBD (Freshman)
Histor - Ian Echlin, 1563 (Sophomore)
Pylortes - Tuff Wimberly, TBD (Freshman)
Hypophetes - Brock Spinner, 1555 (Sophomore)
Spring Hegemon Rush Chair - Chris Fuller, 1538 (Junior)
Spring Asst Hegemon Rush Committee - Ryan Wolkey, TBD (Sophomore)
Spring Asst Hegemon Rush Committee - Erik Van Fleet, TBD (Freshman)
 

 

Congratulations to our Recent Graduates!

 

·   Frater Tommy Hester, Scroll 1504, who served Delta Nu as Fall 2010 Hegemon, External Epiprytanis, Rush Chair, and Fall 2008 Hegemon Assistant. 
·   Frater Jon Guyer, Scroll 1487, who served Delta Nu as Grammateus.
·   Frater Cam Hill, Scroll 1491, who served Delta Nu as Internal Epiprytanis and Prytanis.
·   Frater Joe Masciovecchio, Scroll 1462, who served Delta Nu as External Epiprytanis, Hypophetes, and Social Chair.

 

Rush Dates

 

Wednesday, January 19th - Open House @ 5 PM
Monday, January 24th - Mighty Ducks Tryouts (Ice Hockey) @ 5 PM
Tuesday, January 25th - Game Night @ 5 PM
Wednesday, January 26th - Snow Football @ 5 PM
Thursday, January 27th - Smoker (Invite Only) @ 5 PM
Friday, January 28th - Bid Day
NWMSU Dates
Monday, February 28th - Second block begins (35 days)
Friday, March 18th - Spring Break begins @ 5 PM
Monday, April 25th - Finals begin
Friday, April 29th - Finals end
Saturday, April 30th - Commencement
Red Carnation Ball
Saturday, March 5th at Honey Creek Resort, Iowa (near Moravia) (still subject to change) More details to come!
 
ALUMNI ASSOCIATION - Brad Shelton, 651,brad.shelton@nwtke.com
One year ago, we began the new Delta Nu Alumni Association membership drive. In that year, we have received annual dues totaling more than $12,245 from 142 Alumni from across the U.S.! These dues go to fund web site development, produce the bi-annual newsletter, produce monthly e-Newsletters like this one and maintain the Delta Nu Frater Database, not to mention supporting the fund raising efforts of the TKE Scholarship, the Pete Greve Incoming Freshman Scholarship, the Special Projects Fund and the Capital Improvements Fund. Just as important, your annual dues support the efforts of the Social Committee to bring events to cities near you! So that we have a continual balance of money to support these efforts each year, we are allocating the membership dues over the next three years and we hope to add an additional 50 new members each year.
At the annual meeting in Kansas City on February 5th, we will put before the membership a revenue and expense budget proposal for their review and approval. The chart to the rights shows the DNAA financials for 2010 - 2011.
A few weeks ago, an electronic survey was delivered to the membership to determine what we should take on next. Once the results are compiled, we will review our current activities to determine what more we can do to improve our services.
Also, please join me in welcoming these newest members to the Alumni Association:

 

Forrest Schnobrich, 280, 1962 Spring, 2Yr
William Reiff, 320, 1963 Fall, 2Yr
Randell Jennings, 563, 1971 Spring, 3Yr
Randy Buxton, 602, 1972 Fall, 3Yr
W. John Legler, 605, 1972 Fall, 3 Yr
Dennis Christensen, 611, 1973 Spring, 3Yr
James Green, 616, 1973 Spring, 1Yr
Jerold Overstreet, 625, 1973 Spring, 2Yr
Steven Searcy, 673, 1974 Spring, 3Yr
Michael Cully, 687, 1975 Spring, 2Yr
Michael Wutke, 708, 1975 Spring, 2Yr
Ronald Willis, 750, 1976 Fall, 2Yr
Gregory Kizzier, 757, 1977 Spring, 2Yr
Timothy Baak, 773, 1978 Spring, 3Yr
Bradley Brenner, 774, 1978 Spring, 3Yr
Timothy Golden, 787, 1978 Spring, 2Yr
Rusty Hathcock, 800, 1978 Fall, 3Yr
Tom Ibarra, 808, 1979 Spring, 1Yr
Kevin Weishar, 824, 1979 Spring, 3Yr
Jon Grider, 839, 1980 Spring, 2Yr
Thomas Drustrup, 943, 1983 Spring, 2Yr
Jeff Rutledge, 946, 1983 Spring, 1Yr
Brett Cooper, 1046, 1987 Fall, 3Yr
Thomas Hutchinson, 1517, 2007 Fall, 1Yr

 

The vast majority of Alumni have committed to the three-year-membership for $105 and other options are available. To see a list of the members of the Alumni Association, please go to http://www.nwtke.com/content/delta-nu-alumni-association-roster. We want to provide more services and information for but we can only do that with your support!!!! Please review the full list and ask a Frater to join!
For more information about the Alumni Association go to http://www.nwtke.com/content/alumni-association and look for the JOIN button or contact Brad Shelton at brad.shelton@nwtke.com. Non-tax deductible donation dues can be paid online or you can mail a check to: Delta Nu Alumni Association, 12480 South Greenwood, Olathe, KS 66062, Attention: Chris Holder
Y.I.T.B., Brad Shelton, 651, Membership Committee Director
1805 Arabian Ave, Naperville, IL 60565, Office: (630) 416-9924, Cell: (630) 240-2758 Email: brad.shelton@nwtke.com

 

SCHOLARSHIPS AND FUNDS
Special Projects Fund – Scott Keilbey, 666, skeilbey@tnemec.com
The Special Projects fund recently made arrangements and provided funds for four actives to attend the TKE Education Foundation Midwest Regional Leadership Conference in Kansas City the weekend of February 5th, 2011. The attendees will be selected after officer elections on January 17th. Future Special Projects fundraising projects will be announced this Spring.
Through the TKE Educational Foundation, the Special Projects Fund exists to provide assistance to undergraduate members for educational opportunities, expenses like study facilities, leadership seminars or conferences, such as the Regional Leadership Conferences or Conclave. Every year, we’d like to be able to subsidize all or part of the registration fees or travel expenses for Fraters to attend these or other conferences, not to mention update the educational resources in the house, but we need to increase the size of the fund to be able to continue to do this. Contributions to this fund are tax deductible, through the TKE Educational Fund. For more information, please go to the Delta Nu website to the Alumni page and then to Donation Opportunities.
 
TKE House Capital Improvements – Steve Moss, 927, semoss@mchsi.com
As we close out 2010 and look back at our accomplishments, we can feel proud of all that was done -- it was a good year. Over the past year, with your help, we were able to complete the following projects:
·         Spring and Summer TKE house work days: alumni, actives and TKE parents giving lots of time and effort toward improvements at the house
·         The recent addition of the new TKE Board Room and Enclosed Kitchen
·         Installation of The Wiles Family Bell in the patio area at the house
As we begin 2011, we hope to continue our momentum from last year with some more great projects for the house. With your help, we can begin phase two of the kitchen renovation as well as look at other projects on our list. Short term projects under review include building a “Frater’s TV lounge” on the second floor, installing and restoring the trophy cases from the 222 W. Cooper house, updating and general enhancements to the chapter room, as well a few other ideas. The hope is that with the proper support, we can complete some of these enhancements in 2011. 
We also are going to begin planning for some longer-term projects. In early 2011, we will begin constructing a five-year Capital Improvement Plan. One project already on the list is the need for added space on the property for social events and homecoming construction and storage. This is fast becoming a high priority.
We are making the official call to any interested TKE alumni with woodworking and restoration experience to help with restoration of several items that were saved from the 222 West Cooper TKE house. Did you know that we still have the front porch columns, the trophy case and newel post? Our hope is to restore some of these items and incorporate them into the new TKE house. If you, or someone you know is experienced with this type of work or just interested in helping with this project, please contact Frater Steve Moss at semoss@mchsi.com or 573- 489-5029.
As always, Alumni Fraters are encouraged to help support future projects at the house through the TKE House Capital Improvement Fund. Please make checks to: Delta Nu Alumni Association and send them to: Chris Holder, DNAA Treasurer, 12480 South Greenwood, Olathe, KS 66062. Please put Capital Improvements Fund into the memo line of the check.
Ongoing recognition levels for cumulative contributions specifically for the TKE House Capital Improvement Fund are recognized at the following levels: $500, $1000, $5000 and $10,000
Please help us reach our annual $15,000 goal in 2011!
As Tekes, you all remember: “Many men as One Man.”
If everyone contributes annually $50 or $100 we can really make some great additions to our house. Thanks for a great 2010! Let’s make it an even better 2011!
Yours in the bond, Steve Moss, 927- Chairman-TKE House Capital Improvements Committee
Capital Improvements Committee Members - Steve Moss 927, Doug Johnson 295, Joe Saubers 930, and Steve Brightwell 775
2011 TKE Scholarship for Delta Nu Active Members, Dave Teeter, 901, dteeter@mc-wildcats.org
The TKE Scholarship for Delta Nu Active Members is available to any active member of TKE Delta Nu in good standing.  The next award will be given for the 2011 - 2012 academic year semester.  The application deadline for the 2011 - 2012 award is February 1, 2011. An application to the Selection Committee through Dave Teeter, 910, is required.
The 2010 - 2011 award was given to Gunner Sumy, who is currently the Internal Epiprytanis.
This scholarship is a $1,000 award, to be given out on an annual basis. To be eligible, the applicant must be an active member in good standing, follow the application process, have a minimum 2.50 cumulative GPA, be active in the chapter and on campus and must reside in the TKE House during the time the scholarship is being paid to their account.
The fund for the TKE Scholarship for Delta Nu Active Members was established by Delta Nu in 1989 through the Northwest Foundation and is still the only scholarship fund from a Northwest fraternity.
The scholarship is awarded through contributions to the fund. Donations to this fund are tax deductible through the Northwest (Missouri State University) Foundation. As more contributions to the fund come in, increased amounts can be given in scholarship funding
For more information, please contact Fund Manager and Selection Committee coordinator Dave Teeter, 901, at dteeter@mc-wildcats.org.
 
2011 Peter J. Greve Memorial TKE Alumni Scholarship, Bruce Barlow, 533, tkedn533@comcast.net
Wow!! The year has just flown by. Applications for the 2011-12 Peter J. Greve Memorial TKE Alumni Scholarship are due February 1st, and we are hoping for a large number of applicants this year. The winner(s) should be posted on the web site by March 1st. Thank you all for your participation in encouraging students to attend Northwest.
If you have a son or daughter, relative or deserving young adult from your community attending NWMSU next year, check out the Scholarship requirements and application from http://www.nwtke.com/content/scholarship  Remember, the applicant MUST be nominated by a Delta Nu TKE alumnus. The 2010 -2011 award was given to Stanton (IA) HS senior Edward Oster, Jr., the son of Delta Nu alumni Edward Oster, 986.
While on the website, you can find more information about chapter house improvements and the 2010 homecoming celebration and catch up on all the latest news. You can also get updated on Fraters' lives since college and even locate long lost pledge brothers.
Year end also means tax time so please consider a tax deductible contribution when you do your 2010 tax planning. Since the fund’s inception, we have awarded scholarships to three outstanding high school seniors. The Scholarship fund is halfway to reaching Pete's goal of being self-sustaining. To help achieve Pete's goal, simply complete the form below and mail in your contribution.
Diagnosed with terminal cancer, instead of sympathy, Pete Greve started the Scholarship now deservedly bearing his name. After almost two years, the newscast of the last weekend at Pete's (aptly named "Frat Brothers Fix Home for ailing brother") is still so popular, KETV in Omaha continues to run it!  I encourage you see Pete one week before his passing at http://www.ketv.com/news/18936060/detail.html
 
If you are looking to donate through Northwest Missouri State, to either the Peter J. Greve Memorial TKE Alumni Scholarship, or the TKE Delta Nu Actives Scholarship, please visit www.nwmissouri.edu, and then go Giving and Online Giving. In the process of completing the Online Giving form, remember to look for TKE – Delta Nu Actives Scholarship or TKE – Peter J. Greve Memorial Scholarship. Hint: if you give $50 or more to one of these funds, you automatically become a member of the Northwest Missouri State Alumni Association.

 

Event Calendar - Upcoming Dates and Deadlines
January 30th – KC Bowling Tournament - 12:00 Noon; AMF Pro Bowl, 505 E. 18th Ave., North Kansas City (Web site link)
January 30th - Des Moines Bowling Tournament - 1:00 p.m.; Warrior Lanes, 190 SE Laurel St., Waukee
February 1st – Application deadline for Peter J. Greve TKE Alumni Scholarship Fund (Web site link)
February 1st – Application deadline for TKE Scholarship for Delta Nu Active Members (Web site link)
February 5th – Order deadline for TKE Rah-Rah (contact Steve Moss, 927, semoss@mchsi.com)
February 5th – TKE DN Board of Advisors and Alumni Association meeting - Kansas City
February 5th – An Evening at the Quaff, 6:00 p.m.; 1010 Broadway, Kansas City, MO, 64105
No-charge event to coincide with TKE DN Alumni Assoc board meeting and RLC Conference
Contact Jason Washam (1320) for details at 816-898-4415 or jwash1320@hotmail.com
February 6th - Super Bowl XLV; on FOX at 5:30 p.m. CST;
Do you want to host a local Super Bowl event for your TKE buddies? Please let us know and we’ll help get the word out via the TKE website, Facebook, etc.! Contact Ron Beaver, 858 for details at 816-304-5354 or rb64089@gmail.com
February 9th - Gathering @ Tanners, 119th St., Overland Park (Kevin Kemmerer, 648, kkemm98880@aol.com, 913-579-5941)
February 23rd – Delta Nu Gathering, Chicago, IL – (contact Brad Shelton, 651, brad.shelton@nwtke.com)
March 9th - Gathering@ Tanners, 119th Street, Overland Park (Kevin Kemmerer, 648, kkemm98880@aol.com, 913-579-5941)
March 15th – April 4th - 2011 NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship Tournament Bracket, ESPN.com
No-charge event for bragging rights and maybe a special prize to the winner—stay tuned!
Contact Ron Beaver, 858 for details at 816-304-5354 or rb64089@gmail.com
April 13th - Gathering @ Tanners, 119th St., Overland Park (Kevin Kemmerer, 648, kkemm98880@aol.com, 913-579-5941)
May 11th - Gathering @ Tanners, 119th St., Overland Park (Kevin Kemmerer, 648, kkemm98880@aol.com, 913-579-5941)
June 8th - Gathering @ Tanners, 119th St., Overland Park (Kevin Kemmerer, 648, kkemm98880@aol.com, 913-579-5941)
June 3rd – 16th Annual Delta Nu Memorial Scramble, contact Brent Steffens, 1364, mrbrentsteffens@yahoo.com
July 16th – Alumni/Active Work Weekend
October 22nd – Northwest Homecoming
Thank you again for participating in TKE DN Alumni Association events and for your continued support! Without your efforts and those of your our Fraters the TKE DN chapter would fail. If you haven’t already done so please consider joining the alumni association today. Your dollars are used to fund future alumni events, news, capital improvement projects at The House, and scholarships for future TKE and NWMSU students. *Visit www.nwtke.com/content/alumni for details on becoming an alumni association member.
If you have an event that you are thinking of, please get a hold of me so I can help you publicize and plan it. We can get the word out by email, on the Delta Nu website, on Facebook, smoke signals, even carrier pigeon and in the next monthly or semi-annual Delta Nu Review!
YITB, Ron Beaver, 858, TKE DN Alumni Association Social Chairman, 816-304-5354, rb64089@gmail.com
 
TKE Delta Nu is on Facebook!
Are you on Facebook or thinking about getting on Facebook? If “yes”, then look for the TKE Delta Nu or Northwest Missouri State TKE groups and ask to join today. There are over 300 Fraters in those two groups and new connections are being made every day. There are event updates and invites, pictures and conversations happening daily.
 
 

 

 
BOA Organizational Chart and Roles
Chairman – Mark Witthar, DN 853                                            mwitthar@ford.com
·         Oversee operations of the Board                                             Term Expires: Feb 2012
·         Work closely with the active chapter on all matters
·         Provide leadership to the board on various issues related to the active chapter and alumni
Vice-Chairman – Brad Shelton, DN 651                                     brad.shelton@nwtke.com
·         Develop and maintain committee structure                              Term Expires: Feb 2013
·         Work closely with the chairman to develop and implement on overall strategy for the Board
·         Lead membership activities and current database activates to support membership recruitment
Treasurer – Chris Holder, DN 1362                                            chris67_99@yahoo.com
·         Maintain all financial records for the board                               Term Expires: Feb 2012
·         Work closely with the active chapter on all financial matters
Recording Secretary – Dan Canchola, DN 873                           dcanchola@kc.rr.com
·         Record all meeting minutes from BOA meetings                       Term Expires: Feb 2011
·         Develop Plan for Delta Nu Hall of Fame and On Line Museum
House Manager – Kevin Smith, DN 932                                     Kevins@npgco.com
·         Caretaker of the house property including repairs and improvements Term Expires: Feb 2011
·         Works closely with the active chapter house manager to make sure the house is kept in good condition
·         Assists the house manager in collecting rent from active members
Communications Manager – Michael Reiff, DN 1120                 mwreiff@charter.net
·         Develop and distribute Newsletter                                           Term Expires: Feb 2012
·         Send out periodic communications to alumni (e-mail)
Philanthropic Committee – Merle Jones, DN 541                       merlehwk@verizon.net
·         Lead in Tax Exempt Status fund raising activities                      Term Expires: Feb 2011
·         Manage scholarship funds and awards
·         Pete Greve Fund – NW Foundation
·         TKE Fund – Northwest Foundation
·         Special Projects Fund – TKE National
Capital Improvement Fund Manager – Steve Moss, DN 927      semoss@mchsi.com
·         Lead in Non Tax Exempt Status fund raising activities               Term Expires: Feb 2013
·         Raise funds for improvements to the house
Events Committee Chairperson –Ron Beaver, DN 858                rb64089@gmail.com
·         Manage all alumni social events                                             Term Expires: Feb 2013
·         Appoint directors in key cities
Member at Large –Mark Rinker, DN 895                                   mark_rinker@hotmail.com
                                                                                                Term Expires: Feb 2011
Chapter Advisor - Marty Lyle, DN 1233                                     fishguy1233@hotmail.com
                                                                                                Term Expires: Aug 2011
 

 

Non-BOA Members and Committee Members
Web Portal - Nathan Welch, DN 1386, nathan_welch@hotmail.com
Communications - Dennis Cox, DN 659, dennisc@northwestmissouri.com
Communications - Mark Rinker, DN 895, mark_rinker@hotmail.com
Philanthropic-Asst Program Mgr - Dick Westbrook, DN 675, westbrookrichard@msn.com
Philanthropic-Pete Greve Fund - Bruce Barlow, DN 533, bbarlow88@comcast.net
Philanthropic-Special Projects - Scott Keilbey, DN 666, skeilbey@tnemec.com
Philanthropic-Scholarship TKE - Dave Teeter, DN 901, dteeter@mc-wildcats.org
Social Events- Des Moines - Jerrad Popp, DN 1144, jerradpopp@yahoo.com
Social Events-Kansas City - Jason Washam, DN 1320, jwash1320@hotmail.com
Social Events-Omaha - Dan Barnett, DN 1450, dan.r.barnett@gmail.com
Social Events-Arrowhead - Tony Dorrel, DN 920, anthony_dorrel@fedex.com
Social Events-Golf - Brent Steffens, DN 1384, mrbrentsteffens@hotmail.com
Social Events-Asst. Golf - Michael Reiff, DN 1120, mwreiff@charter.net
Social Events-Bowling KC - Max Knudsen, DN 779, mknudsen@larsondoors.com
Social Events-Homecoming - Tad Trecker, DN 739, trekwith@yahoo.com
Membership - Joe Kempf, DN 637, Joe.Kempf@marsh.com
Membership - Kevin Kemmerer, DN 648, kkemm98880@aol.com
Membership - Chuck Riley, DN 350, maggot01@sbcglobal.net
Capital Improvement Fund - Doug Johnson, DN 295, AICDJoh@aol.com
Capital Improvement Fund - Steve Brightwell, DN 775, thebitedoctor@yahoo.com
Capital Improvement Fund - Joe Saubers, DN 930, jsaubers@yahoo.com
Capital Improvement Fund - Tracy Bottoms, DN 1174, tracybottoms@yahoo.com
Property Mgr- Property Mgr - Steve Fox, DN 806
Property Mgr-Asst. Property Mgr - Michael Gallagher, DN 815
Property Mgr- Recording Admin - Rod Auxier, DN 895, oxsure@socket.net
Property Mgr- Capital Imp – Bill Ingels, DN 508, bingels@cebridge.net
Carson Riedel, DD 937, csgmaryville@hotmail.com
Property Mgr-Workweek Team - Ed Hansen, DN 619, ed.hansen@o-mschools.org
                                                Brian Lohafer, DN 564, blohafer@usd458.org
                                                Craig Poldberg, DN 761, cpoldberg@msn.com
Trophy Case Rehab – Phil Burmeister, DN 315, pburmeister@mchsi.com
                                     Steve Eckard, DN 536, eckardscarpet@stjoelive.com
Composite Project – Bob Nielsen, DN 640, nielsenbd1@yahoo.com
 
If you want to lend assistance to any of these committees, contact the Frater who is designated as the leader of this endeavor. Likewise, if you have some input or see an unfilled need we need to hear from you.
If one of these activities in need of financial support is of special interest to you, feel free to donate. By designating your donation, your contribution will be set aside to help defray the cost of that activity or financial goal. This contribution is voluntary and in no way affects your status with the Alumni Association or the International Fraternity.
 

 

SOCIAL COMMITTEE – Ron Beaver, 858, rb64089@gmail.com
2011 is finally upon us with many alumni events planned! Please consider attending one or more events this year as a way to reconnect with past friends and alumni. Upcoming events include bowling in KC and Des Moines, “An Evening at The Quaff” in K.C., the NCAA men’s basketball tournament via ESPN.com and the summer golf tournament in Maryville.
As a member of the TKE DN Alumni Association you may be eligible for discounts or other premiums at select events. Please review the events calendar in the newsletter and make an effort to attend as many as you can. Your fellow Fraters would love to see you there!
Iowa may have won the bowl game, but will Mizzou win the bowling tournament? The 2nd annual traveling trophy award will reside with the winning team until next year—that in itself is worth the price of admission!
2011 Bowling - Max Knudsen, 779, mknudsen1@kc.rr.com; Jerrad Popp, 1144, jerradpopp@yahoo.com
Dual Bowling events will happen on January 30th in Kansas City and Des Moines (Waukee). All Delta Nu TKE Alumni and Actives are invited to participate. Cost is $20.00 for alumni & $15.00 for actives. We usually play 3 games. Delta Nu Alumni Association members will receive 10% off.
The Kansas City event, coordinated by Max Knudsen, 779, will be held at the AMF Pro Bowl 505 E.18th Ave, North Kansas City MO. The event starts at 12:00 noon. We will first set up teams and start bowling soon after. Please be sure to contact Max in advance to let him know how many of you will be there so he can reserve the lanes we need. He can be reached at (816) 520-5225 or mknudsen1@kc.rr.com.
The Kansas City event, coordinated by Jerrad Popp, 1144, will be held at the Warrior Lanes, 190 Southeast Laurel Street in Waukee. The event starts at 1:00 p.m. We will first set up teams and start bowling soon after. Please be sure to contact Jerrad in advance to let him know how many of you will be there so he can reserve the lanes we need. He can be reached at (515) 360-8111 or jerradpopp@yahoo.com.
2010 Homecoming Recap - Tad Trecker, 739; trekwith@yahoo.com
Thanks to everyone that was able to attend Homecoming this year. I think most everyone that attended Homecoming would agree that it was a huge success. Here’s a brief summary of the weekend:
The weekend started with an Open House reception with approximately 40 in attendance. Saturday started with a tailgate cookout at the house, followed by the Wiles’ Bell Dedication Ceremony, in which a bell was dedicated in the name of the late Frater Dick and Marcella Wiles. Several members of the Wiles’ family were in attendance and commented how touched and moved they were by the ceremony and time and detail committed to the project. The ceremony concluded with a slide show of Dick and Marcella's life together, created by Frater Hal Martens of Chugiak, AK. Thank you Frater Martens for your time and effort. It was a lovely look into the lives of two special people close to our fraternity.
After the Bell Dedication, Board of Advisor Chairman and Vice-Chairman, Fraters Mark Witthar and Brad Shelton gave presentations on the state of the Delta Nu Alumni Association. The reports were very positive with membership enrollment close to 120 and a very positive financial position. Frater Kenneth Hamilton, Prytanis, gave a ‘State of the Chapter’ address and showed once again that Delta Nu is strong and getting stronger every day. To highlight the hard work and continuing effort of the active chapter, Frater Mike Russell, Associate Regional Director from TKE International Headquarters presented Delta Nu with five awards including Most Improved Chapter for year 2009 – 2010. Finally, Frater Jeff Borchardt, CEO and President of the Kansas City Board of Trade, gave a very passionate and inspiring key note address. The centerpiece of his message was a plea to actives to respect our fraternity traditions and be vigilant caretakers of the Chapter House, so it may be passed on to future generations of Delta Nu Tekes.
We hoped for 150 to attend and we counted 158!
·         Lowest scroll number attending belonged to Frater Rod Burrell #187 of Loveland, CO
·         Farthest distance traveled: Frater Hal Martens #735, Chugiak, AK - 3,408 land miles. (Good thing he took the plane.)
If you were there, you were part of the resurrection of an old tradition and took away 1,000 memories to cherish. If you didn't make it this year, put it on your calendar for next year. Homecoming 2011 is slated forOctober 22nd. You won't want to miss the party when 200 of your brothers, family and friends show up to see you.
2010 Fall Classic Recap
The Arrowhead tailgate in Kansas City for the 2010 Fall Classic football game between Northwest and Pittsburg State was a big success with 50-75 alumni and actives participating.

 

TKE Rah Rah Jackets Are Back! Orders due February 5th!
As many of you remember from your days making your way across campus at Northwest Missouri State, you would frequently see the iconic TKE Rah Rah jacket. They were worn proudly worn by many Delta Nu Tekes from the 1950’S through the mid 1980’s. 
Well…..The TKE RAH RAH Jacket is BACK!
This ever so memorable jacket and Delta Nu tradition has been re-created and is now available to TKE actives and alumni and looks like the jacket below.
If you are interested in purchasing a TKE Rah Rah, please contact Alumni Frater Steve Moss at: semoss@mchsi.com by February 5th .
The cost of the jacket is $150 + $10 for shipping if necessary.
An order will be delivered at the TKE BOA Meeting and TKE Regional Leadership Conference set for February 5, 2011 in Kansas City.
Delta Nu Website Redesign Underway                                                                                     
As you’ve been reading, the Delta Nu website,www.nwtke.com, will soon be undergoing a makeover. Here is a little taste of what the new site might look like. We will continue to work through concepts and ideas in order to bring you the best web site possible for everything Delta Nu.
If you have ideas, wishes or just comments about what you want or don’t want, please send an email to alumni@nwtke.com.
And remember, to gain access to some features and content on the current site, you’ll need to be either a registered user of the site or a member of the Delta Nu Alumni Association.
Once you have registered, we can then verify your email address and other contact information and provide access to the Frater Locator as well as other great features such as Delta Nu history. To register, please go to http://www.nwtke.com/content/website-registration. (This is also the Website Registration tab on the web site)
For help or for more information about registering or joining the Alumni Association, please email alumni@nwtke.com.
Alumni Profiles
If you enjoy hearing about your long lost pledge brothers and what your Fraters are up to these days, please be sure to check out the Alumni Profiles that appear in every monthly Delta Nu eReview. The profiles can also be found on the Delta Nu website under the Alumni tab and then under Alumni Profiles. Also, if you have someone to suggest or would like to be profiled yourself, please contact Mark Rinker, 895, mark_rinker@hotmail.com.
Frater Locator
Are you interested in who lives near you or where someone is these days? Then try out the Delta Nu Member Search, only on the Delta Nu website! Click on this link: http://www.nwtke.com/alumni/membersearch or go to www.nwtke.com and click on the Alumni tab and then on the Frater Search tab. However, to access it, you must have a registered log in (username and password). To register, go to www.nwtke.com and click on the Website Registration tab on the right side. On this page are the instructions for you to use or print off (a word document is attached at the bottom of the page).

 

TKE “Did You Know” – Dennis Cox, 659, dennisc@northwestmissouri.com
Did You Know… that the word “fraternity” is derived from the Latin word “fraternitas”, meaning a feeling of love between two brothers, or in the more abstract, a deep friendship between people. The rigid discipline of early American colleges eventually led to the need for fraternities. Young students were subjected to inadequately heated rooms, poor lighting, meager rations of bad food, and hundreds of rules and punishments for each. Each class was united against every other class and all classes were united against faculty and authority figures. A spirit of camaraderie developed among students that would lead to a more dedicated and idealistic form of friendships that would be called “fraternities.” Phi Beta Kappa was born in 1776, along with the United States, at William and Mary, and is recognized as the first American society to bear a Greek letter name. The principal objection to fraternities in the early days was their secrecy, and many went underground to avoid harassment from faculty, who acted sometimes as police detectives to root out what they saw as challenges to authority. In a reverse twist, fraternities began inviting professors to become members and faculty opposition gradually disappeared.
Key Website Features
Are there certain features that you are looking for on the Delta Nu website? Here’s a quick guide.
Frater Locator - click on the Alumni tab and then look for “Frater Search” in the list under the tabs
Delta Nu Reviews - click on the News & Info tab and look for “The Delta Nu Review” in the list under the tabs
Scholarships and Funds - click on the Alumni tab and then look for “Donation Opportunities” in the list under the tabs
Pictures - click on the News & Info tab and look for “Photo Gallery” in the list under the tabs
History - click on the About TKE tab and look for “Delta Nu Museum” in the list under the tabs
Pledge Classes, Chapter Eternal, Alumni Profiles - click on the Alumni tab and then look for links on the page
 
On behalf of the Board of Advisors and the Delta Nu Alumni Association, we hoped you enjoyed this edition of the Delta Nu Review and we hope to hear from you and see you at one of the great upcoming events! Y.I.T.B.

 

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