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The Magazine of Tau Kappa Epsilon Fraternity Spring 2013

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THE TEKE (ISSN 1527-1331) is an educational journal published quarterly in spring, summer, fall and winter by Tau Kappa Epsilon (a fraternal society),7439 Woodland Drive, Indianapolis, IN 46278-1765. Periodicals Class postage paid at Indianapolis, IN, and additional mailing offices.

POSTMASTER: send address changes to THE TEKE, 7439 Woodland Drive, Indianapolis, IN 46278-1765.

All alumni Fraters who donate $10 or more to the TKE Educational Foundation, Inc. will receive a one-year subscription to THE TEKE. It’s our way of saying thank you and of keeping you informed regarding what’s going on in your Fraternity today.

THE TEKE is the official publication of Tau Kappa Epsilon International Fraternity. TKE was founded on January 10, 1899, at Illinois Wesleyan University, Bloomington, IL.

THE TEKE STAFF

Chief Executive OfficerShawn A. Babine (Lambda-Delta)

Chief Operating OfficerJohn W. Deckard (Grand Chapter)

Chief Financial & Risk Officer Thomas L. Carter (Grand Chapter)

Director of Member ServicesTodd Farmer (Xi-Theta)

Communications SpecialistKyle Erdman (Alpha-Gamma)

Production ManagerKatie Sayre

4 CEO Message Gearing our Fraternity for Innovation

9 Chapter News Chapter Activities and Accomplishments

22 Alumni News News and updates from alumni and alumni associations

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VOLUME 106 • NUMBER 2SPRING 2013

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Photo courtesy of Iota-Xi Chapter, Concord University, Athens, West Virginia. Chartered May 12, 1963, the Iota-Xi chapter has existed for over 50 years and initiated more than 607 men into TKE.

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2011 – 2013 GRAND COUNCIL

Grand PrytanisEdmund C. Moy (Lambda)

Grand EpiprytanisBob Barr (Beta-Sigma)

Grand GrammateusFredrick T. Jacobi (Lambda-Alpha)

Grand CrysophylosRodney G. Talbot (Beta-Chi)

Grand HistorChristopher T. Hanson (Alpha-Pi)

Grand HypophetesDr. James Hickey (Zeta-Alpha)

Grand PylortesRobert W. Jefferis (Omicron-Nu)

Grand HegemonBrian Montgomery (Gamma-Upsilon) Collegiate Advisory Committee ChairSean Finn (Tau-Omega)

Grand Council MemberDr. Gregory L. Geoffroy (Alpha-Chi)

Grand Council MemberTony Clemens (Nu-Mu)

featuresOffices of the Grand Chapter StaffMeet the new team that will service chapters & colonies in the four regions of the Fraternity.

State of the FraternityThe 2012–13 annual report contains information about TKE’s finances, programs & services.

2013 TKE Award WinnersCongratulations go out to this year’s Top Tekes/ Chapters, Most Improved Chapters, International Sweetheart, and Top TKE Recruiters.

How to Recruit Creating a recruitment plan will help your chapter organize resources and follow through with ideas.

Leadership Academy XXVIIThe 27th Charles R. Walgreen, Jr. TKE Leadership Academy in Colorado Springs graduated 72 Fraters.

Allen Derr Enters Chapter EternalFrater Allen Derr, a former editor of THE TEKE and creator of “Allenderr’s Calendar,” is remem-bered for his famous sex discrimination case.

A Tale of Five JudgesA legal career was quite an accomplishment for five young men from Rutgers University at Newark.

TKE Educational FoundationTEF welcomes the 2013 class of inductees into the Circle of Excellence and congratulates Top Scholarship Award Winners.

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We apologize for the following errors that occurred in the Annual Report section of the Winter 2013 issue of The Teke: Frater Paul C. Aspinwall (Lambda Chapter, University of Wisconsin-Madison) was incorrectly listed in the Heritage Society as a member of Zeta-Zeta Chapter, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Frater Christopher T. Hanson (Alpha-Pi, George Washington University), Grand Prytanis Club, should have been listed as having given a total of 14 years. Frater Lin T. Nash (Theta-Iota, Northern Michigan University), Fraters Club, should have been listed as having given a total of 34 years.

Fraters,

Some may suggest that TKE should be pleased with the incremental and constant growth of our Fraternity, and that we have aligned ourselves too closely with a “big-business” corporate like environment. The U.S. Small Business Administration defines a small business, generally, as having less than 50 employees and a budget less than $10 million. TKE is, by SBA definition, a small business. And while we don’t like to identify ourselves as a small business, the fact of the matter is we are in the business of being a fraternity. Let’s examine this closely. Regardless of size—small, midsize or as a global international business—a business has customers and employees. They provide a service or sell a product to those customers. TKE’s customers are its members. TKE

has 31 employees and 800 volunteers who are defacto or quasi employees. They all have different needs and want different services. They all want their relationship with TKE to be personalized and unique. TKE builds products and delivers services to our members. Finally, TKE men (our customers), like any other businesses’ customers, want to pay the least amount of money for the most amount of services. If we place this into proper context, TKE is larger than many community banks or credit unions. Just as small or midsize businesses compete for market share through innovation, our Fraternity must be in-novative so that members will want to, and seek out to belong and be engaged in the TKE experience. We must be innovative in order to remain relevant in the changing fraternal world. Innovation may be a term that expresses a sense of entrepreneurial spirit, but it should be a mind-set that drives institutional change in TKE for the next century. Gearing our Fraternity for innovation forces us to consider “how do we convert a product into a service and how do we convert a service into a product?” Innovation doesn’t require us to adopt big-business methodologies or for TKE’s CEO to be the next Steve Jobs or for us to create something the fraternity world has never seen before. In the context of TKE, innovation should evolve naturally as we respond to our members’ needs quickly and accurately—and ensure that we put appropriate systems and processes in place. While innovation is often thought of as something closely aligned with cutting-edge technology, technology isn’t our only focus. It should rather be defined as our ability to adapt to changes in its environment—with the process catalyzing new ideas. Innovation can enable us to exploit changes and opportunities in order to stay relevant, remain sustain-able, and even grow. In my experience, innovation starts with a “can do” attitude and seeing opportunity where others find adversity. Remember that innovation doesn’t involve reinventing the fraternity wheel. The “big” idea usually exists already—it’s our ability to adapt the idea that will set us apart. Above all, remember that while the opportunity of a lifetime can only be taken during the lifetime of the opportunity, it is also true that opportunities are born from adversity. It’s simply a case of finding the right opportunity and using it. Our opportunity to be innovators is now. Yours in the Bond,

Shawn A. BabineChief Executive Officer


Gearing our Fraternity for Innovation

CEO MESSAGE

Fraternal Services Team

Donnie AldrichDirector of Programs

& Events

Greg RoskopfFraternal Curriculum

Specialist

Lance BoehmerPrograms & Events

Coordinator

Alex SwensonAlumni & Volunteer

Coordinator

Todd FarmerDirector of Member

Services

Pete DawsonRegional Director

Region 1Northeast

Gabe EspinosaAssociate Regional Director • Region 1

Northeast

David AdkinsRegional Director

Region 2South

Nate LehmanRegional Director

Region 3Midwest

H. PuentesRegional Director

Region 4West

Greg HalloranAssociate Regional Director • Region 2

South

Tony LawrenceAssociate Regional Director • Region 3

Midwest

Travis SkodackAssociate Regional Director • Region 4

West

John DeckardChief Operating Officer

Buckwheat PerryDirector of Chapter Development

Adam KearnsDirector ofStandards

Shawn BabineChief Executive Officer


STATE OF THE FRATERNITYFinancialsCondensed Statements of Financial PositionMay 31, 2013, and 2012

ASSETS: 2013* 2012 a. Cash and Cash Equivalents $1,846,151 1,400,713 b. Investments 1,169,830 833,028 c. Prepaid Expenses 419,546 302,287 d. Due from TKE Educational Foundation 596,024 139,033 e. Accounts receivable, net 0 304,575 f. Property and equipment, net 73,925 593,206 g. Equity investment - 1899 Properties LLC 782,660 644,090 Total Assets $4,888,136 $4,216,932

Liabilitiesa. Accounts payable $457,339 $423,597 b. Due to TKE Educational Foundation c. Deferred Fees (Membership, Charters) 102,435 145,770 d. Deferred Income (LLT, Conclave, TLA) 493,814 333,076 e. Capital Lease Obligations 28,059 25,419 f. Escrow Accounts (General, Tenant Deposits) 478,732 513,961 g. Risk Management SIR 585,114 583,890 Total Liabilities $2,145,493 $2,025,713

Net Assets:Unrestricted Net Assets (UNA) $1,819,381 $993,073 Temporarily Restricted Net Assets (TRNA) 923,262 554,056 Permanently Restricted Net Assets 644,090 Total Net Assets $2,742,643 $2,191,219

Total Liabilities and Net Assets $4,888,136 $4,216,932

Condensed Statements of Activities For the years ending May 31, 2013, and 2012

Revenue and Support 2013* 2012 a. Candidate, initiate and member fees $2,479,583 $2,404,399 b. Risk Management Fees 1,617,922 1,513,739 c. Royalty and Other Income 231,002 139,555 d. Reimbursement of services cost 464,860 299,453 e. Leadership services, conferences, Conclave 375,118 814,802 f. Chapter Assessments 190,320 184,099g. Rental Income 172,117 50,591 h. Educational Grants 125,000 130,000 i. Investment return, net 168,119 (99,255) j. Other Income 65,310 187,569 Total Revenues $5,889,351 $5,624,952

Expensesa. Chapter Services $1,374,651 $1,565,940 b. General Administration 1,828,431 1,858,198 c. Risk Management 1,026,855 1,121,395 d. Leadership Services, conferences, Conclave 832,006 1,189,386 e. Publications 221,115 291,115 f. All other expenses 54,869 63,968 Total Expenses $5,337,927 $6,090,002

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets $551,424 ($465,050) Net Assets, Beginning of Year $2,191,219 $2,656,269 Net Assets, End of Year $2,742,643 $2,191,219

BIENNIAL COMPARISON


TOP CHAPTERS BY SIZE

1 Beta-Sigma University of Southern California 4 146

2 Omicron Ohio State University 3 129

3 Alpha-Gamma Washington State University 4 124

4 Beta-Xi Arizona State University 4 122

5 Alpha-Tau Drexel University 1 106

Pi-Xi University of California, San Diego 4 106

7 Beta-Pi Georgia Institute of Technology 2 100

8 Tau-Beta Sonoma State University 4 99

Rho West Virginia University 3 99

10 Rho-Delta Cal-Poly, Pomona 4 92

11 Zeta-Mu Worcester Polytechnic Institute 1 91

12 Nu University of California-Berkeley 4 88

Epsilon Iowa State University 4 88

13 Pi-Upsilon Towson University 1 87

Chi University of Washington 4 87

15 Pi Pennsylvania State University 1 86

16 Alpha-Theta Whitman College 4 83

17 Delta-Nu Northwest Missouri State University 4 81

18 Tau-Omega Carleton University 1 80

19 Alpha-Chi University of Louisville 2 79

20 Beta-Mu Bucknell University 1 78

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Beta-Sigma, University of Southern California Omicron, Ohio State University Beta-Pi, Georgia Tech


NEW MEXICO STATE UNIVERSITY, Alpha-OmicronThis past year, Alpha-Omicron Chapter focused on the value of charity and the year consisted of events that creatively raised funds. Frater Dan Simons put on an event called “Birdies for Jude” in his home state of Connecticut. This event collected donations for every par, birdie, eagle, hole in one, and double eagle. During their homecoming float competition, the chapter decided to dedicate the theme of

their float to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. During the parade, Fraters collected donations and raised $1,600 for the hospital. Chapter Prytanis Reid Sharpe stated, “I believe we had a successful year because of our members, who put others before themselves, especially Frater Dan Simons. There is generosity out there; all you have to do is put in the work and you can raise a lot of money.” The chapter raised more than $9,600 for St. Jude this past year.

NORTHERN ARIZONA UNIVERSITY, Epsilon-Rho The brothers of Epsilon-Rho Chapter had a great year, devoting a lot of manpower to charitable causes. Frater Seth Oberlin successfully worked with the Special Olympics of Arizona to plan a charity softball tournament. On September 29 and 30, the Tekes worked from sun up to sun down setting up, running and tearing down the softball tournament. More than 20 brothers volunteered to give up their weekend to raise money for Special Olympics AZ, and another 10 put together a team and were elimi-nated in the first round of the tournament. Frater Oberlin also organized the chapter’s third annual trip to California to participate in the Choc Walk for Children’s Hospital of Orange County, ranked among the nation’s top children’s hospi-tals in six specialties. Roughly 50 brothers attended this weekend event in October, raising $2,500 for the Choc Foundation. Every year, NAU holds a fundraiser for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital called Up ’til Dawn. During this event, people gather and write letters asking for donations to St. Jude. Those brothers in attendance were able to raise $1,300 from their letter-writing efforts. Overall, Epsilon-Rho Chapter managed to raise more than $7,000 this past year for both local and national charities.

EASTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY, Delta-Pi About 20 Delta-Pi Chapter Tekes and Alpha Kappa Lambda fraternity members donned high heels at

the Eastern Michigan University Student Center April 9–10 to raise public awareness of domestic violence and sexual assault during the annual “A Walk in Her Shoes” event. The fraternities also raised money for the EMU Women’s Resource Center and the SafeHouse Center in Ann Arbor. The event has grown in popularity on campus since it was first organized by TKE members in 2007. Histor Matthew Jones, the program coordinator, has participated in the walk for the past three years. Last year, he wore an 8-inch pair of stilettos and this time some sparkly heels belonging to his girlfriend. Frater Jones, a senior and communications major, was extremely proud to be involved. “I think that sexual assault and violence are not talked about, and I want

to try and create a forum for people to be able to talk about it and make them feel like it’s okay.” (Photo by Chris Nelson)

Eastern Michigan Univ., Delta-PiStrength: 34Recruitment Results: 6

GPA: 2.8Support: Delta-Pi Alumni Assoc.Outside Involvement: 62%Community Service Hrs: 901St. Jude Dollars: $543

Georgia Tech, Beta-PiStrength: 100Recruitment Results: 23GPA: 3

Support: Beta-Pi Alumni Assoc.Outside Involvement: 74%Community Service Hrs: 1,095Philanthropy Dollars: $12,963

Indiana Univ. SE, Omicron-SigmaStrength: 40Recruitment Results: 14

GPA: 2.8Support: Omicron-Sigma Alumni Assoc.Outside Involvement: 95%Blueprint Chapter: YesCommunity Service Hrs: 3,811Philanthropy Dollars: $15,893St. Jude Dollars: $1,225

James Madison University, Mu-TauStrength: 52Recruitment Results: 17GPA: 2.8

Outside Involvement: 84%Community Service Hrs: 1,748Philanthropy Dollars: $4,714St. Jude Dollars: $1,550

Kean University, Tau-LambdaStrength: 47Recruitment Results: 17GPA: 2.5

Outside Involvement: 75%Blueprint Chapter: YesCommunity Service Hrs: 2,412Philanthropy Dollars: $1,092St. Jude Dollars: $605

New Mexico State U., Alpha-OmicronStrength: 30Recruitment Results: 11Support: Alpha-Omicron

Alumni AssociationOutside Involvement: 31%Community Service Hrs: 1,719Philanthropy Dollars: $9,610

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Northern Arizona University, Epsilon-RhoStrength: 73Recruitment Results: 25

Outside Involvement: 49%Blueprint Chapter: YesCommunity Service Hrs: 2,148Philanthropy Dollars: $3,701St. Jude Dollars: $1,560

Southern Tech University, Xi-ChiStrength: 36Recruitment Results: 13

GPA: 2.8Support: Xi-Chi Alumni AssociationOutside Involvement: 67%Blueprint Chapter: YesCommunity Service Hrs: 470Philanthropy Dollars: $1,806St. Jude Dollars: $700

State Coll. at Farmingdale, Upsilon-UpsilonStrength: 53Recruitment Results: 28Outside Involvement: 73%

Blueprint Chapter: YesCommunity Service Hrs: 2,165Philanthropy Dollars: $2,716

Susquehanna University, Iota-BetaStrength: 56Recruitment Results: 23

GPA: 3Outside Involvement: 77%Community Service Hrs: 2,600Philanthropy Dollars: $7,901St. Jude Dollars: $2,862

Tennessee Tech University, Mu-OmicronStrength: 46Recruitment Results: 16GPA: 2.7

Support: Mu-Omicron Alumni Assoc.Outside Involvement: 95%Blueprint Chapter: YesCommunity Service Hrs: 2,063Philanthropy Dollars: $4,141

Texas at San Antonio, Pi-ThetaStrength: 48Recruitment Results: 15

GPA: 2.8Outside Involvement: 94%Community Service Hrs: 1,265Philanthropy Dollars: $5,378

SOUTHERN POLYTECHNIC STATE UNIVERSITY, Xi-Chi The Xi-Chi chapter of Tau Kappa Epsilon was joined by friends and loved ones for a special “Tekes Raze Hell” party. The party was for Frater David Hudlow who is undergoing chemotherapy for testicular cancer. David decided to shave his head before the treatment and without hesitation, his brothers decided to do the same. Fifteen Fraters shared laughter and a shaved head as the chapter could not help but stay in good spirits. “They stand united, whether it’s a brother with cancer or simply helping a brother move houses; they will always be there for each other,” said David’s girlfriend Melanie. The solidarity of the Xi-Chi chapter brotherhood shows the compassion and love that brothers have for one another. The doctors have told David that he should make a full recovery by August. If you wish to follow David’s story, please go to hudlowscancer.blogspot.com.

STATE COLLEGE AT FARMINGDALE, Upsilon-Upsilon The Upsilon-Upsilon chapter of Tau Kappa Epsilon put their hearts and bats together for the event “50 Innings for Bradley: Knocking Leukemia Out of the Park,” a philanthropic softball game that raised money for the Stony Brook Medical Center’s Pediatric Oncology Department. The event was targeted for Bradley Hirst, a 3-year-old child who was diagnosed with leukemia seven months prior to the event. “The ‘50 Innings for Bradley’ event brought our chapter together, as well as our campus, to support awareness for leukemia. As a newly founded chapter, we will continue working with our com-munity to help others who are in need. That’s what being a Teke is all about!” said chapter Prytanis Michael Marino. Other Greek Life members, faculty, and staff of Farmingdale State College attended the event and $1,341 was raised for new toys and games for area children going through treatment processes.

SUSQUEHANNA UNIVERSITY, Iota-BetaSusquehanna Tekes are proud to announce they are the 2013 Greek Week champions. Also, the TKE brothers and Sigma Kappa sisters won this year’s Airband competition. On April 21, the chapter held a car wash at Advanced Auto Parts in Selinsgrove, including a barbecue and raffle prizes to benefit the Ribbon of Love. Ribbon of Love (RoL) is a non-profit organization that supports children in poor and marginalized communities in Indonesia, focusing in their educational and health development.

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UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH ALABAMA, Nu-MuThe Nu-Mu chapter of TKE has shown their campus domination by receiving Southern Alabama’s Deans Cup award. “Winning the Deans Cup shows us that we are having a great impact on our campus,

and it shows we have the ability to win Top TKE Chapter. Our future goals are to continuously grow while maintaining the values of TKE,” said chapter Prytanis Jarrett Luker. The cup goes to the fraternity that excels the highest in the cat-egories of academics, campus involvement, philanthropy, and intramural sports. Nu-Mu has held the highest GPA on cam-pus seven out of the last eight semesters, and has been heavily

involved in philanthropic efforts. This year the chapter led an event called “Trick-or-TKE” where the Fraters took special needs children trick-or-treating in the community neighborhood.

UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA, Xi-Iota On April 7, the Xi-Iota chapter of Tau Kappa Epsilon held their second roadside cleanup of the spring 2013 semester. Early that Sunday morning, more than 20 brothers and new members gathered at 10 a.m. and were led by community service chairman Chris Perez in maintaining their adopted road which stretches along Alafaya Trail from McCulloch Road to West Chapman Road. This event was a great way for the brothers to continue reflecting on the Service pillar of their six focuses in life after hosting their Second Annual Hoops For Hope 3v3 basketball tournament benefitting St. Jude Chil-dren’s Research Hospital the day before. The previous month, on March 16, the chapter participated in the annual Relay For Life at UCF. Through the hard work and tireless support of their team, cancer survivors and volunteers, the Tekes raised more than $2,000. At the event, they camped out overnight and took turns walking around the track to raise money and awareness to help the American Cancer Society. More than $40,000 was raised and Xi-Iota participated in its success by showing their support before and during the event. TKE was third amongst all Greeks and first amongst all IFC fraternities with most money raised.

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University of California-Berkeley, NuStrength: 88Recruitment Results: 17GPA: 3.3

Support: Nu Alumni AssociationOutside Involvement: 58%Blueprint Chapter: YesCommunity Service Hrs: 706Philanthropy Dollars: $1,350

University of Central Florida, Xi-IotaStrength: 70Recruitment Results: 18GPA: 2.8

Support: Xi-Iota Alumni AssociationOutside Involvement: 82%Community Service Hrs: 1,894Philanthropy Dollars: $3,899St. Jude Dollars: $1,978

University of Illinois at Chicago, Nu-IotaStrength: 50Recruitment Results: 23GPA: 2.4

Outside Involvement: 80%Blueprint Chapter: YesCommunity Service Hrs: 2,264Philanthropy Dollars: $6,844

University of Maryland, Beta-DeltaStrength: 51Recruitment Results: 37GPA: 3

Outside Involvement: 87%Community Service Hrs: 3,265Philanthropy Dollars: $19,000

University of Michigan, UpsilonStrength: 60Recruitment Results: 16

GPA: 3.2Support: Upsilon Alumni AssociationOutside Involvement: 49%Blueprint Chapter: YesCommunity Service Hrs: 600Philanthropy Dollars: $5,185St. Jude Dollars: 565

University of South Alabama, Nu-MuStrength: 45Recruitment Results: 19GPA: 2.9

Outside Involvement: 100%Blueprint Chapter: YesCommunity Service Hrs: 1,229Philanthropy Dollars: $2,834

UNIVERSITY OF WEST GEORGIA, Xi-ThetaFraters at the University of West Georgia used last year’s awards to fuel being better men for a better world. Last year began with the new status as a Top TKE Chapter for Xi-Theta. Frater Josh Stephens was a Top TKE Recruiter Honorable Mention and Frater Benjamin Helton was honored as a Top Teke. This new level of success only encouraged Xi-Theta to work harder and accomplish more. This year, the chapter won the 12th Annual Wolf Award during the homecoming game of UWG vs. Valdosta. “These awards have been great for our chapter, but the lessons we learn from life changing experiences have taught us more about ourselves than any award can measure,” said chapter Prytanis Taylor Dickinson. The men have continued their involvement through Art Mecca Festival, TEKE-or-TREAT, Carrolton Soup Kitchen, Cystic Fibrosis for Life at Serenbe, and the Keep Carroll Beautiful event. From a Most Improved Chapter to a Top TKE Chap-ter, Xi-Theta continues to use success, hard work, and dedication to TKE as they strive for fraternal excellence in the future.

UNIVERSITY OF TAMPA, Epsilon-BetaTwo years of hard work, cooperation and sheer deternination paid off wth an exciting weekend in April. The University of Tampa, which had not seen a TKE chapter since the 1980s, returned to TKE Nation as the Epsilon-Beta chapter on Friday, April 12, 2013. The chartering weekend began with a special ritual and initiation. Grand Crysophylos Rod Talbot served as Chief Installing Officer and was assisted by Regional Director David Adkins. The Fraternity for Life Ritual was administered for graduating seniors Jason Gieniewski and John-Patrick Haney. The weekend culminated in a chartering banquet in Ybor City on Saturday, April 13, with Chapter Advisor Mark Tauzier serving as master of ceremonies. The chapter officially received their charter at Conclave in Washington, D.C., in August. The chartering endeavor was quite a team effort, bringing together 35 chapter members, the chap-ter’s Board of Advisors, the TKE TBAA, the Sigma-Theta chapter at Saint Leo University, and TKE International Headquarters. Special recognition goes to chapter charter Prytanis Anthony Siviglia and current Prytanis David Bowers for their leadership and planning in the chartering petition process.

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Univ. of Southern California, Beta-SigmaStrength: 146Recruitment Results: 50GPA: 3.3

Support: Beta-Sigma Alumni AssociationOutside Involvement: 99%Community Service Hrs: 5,105Philanthropy Dollars: $13,508St. Jude Dollars: $4,400

University of Tampa, Epsilon-BetaStrength: 37Recruitment Results: 16GPA: 2.8

Support: Tampa Bay Alumni AssociationOutside Involvement: 100%Blueprint Chapter: YesCommunity Service Hrs: 1,551Philanthropy Dollars: $3,289St. Jude Dollars: $750

Univ. of Texas at Austin, Gamma-UpsilonStrength: 70Recruitment Results: 20GPA: 3

Support: Centex Alumni AssociationOutside Involvement: 97%Community Service Hrs: 440Philanthropy Dollars: $48,475St. Jude Dollars: $4,475

University of Texas-Pan Am, Kappa-BetaStrength: 40Recruitment Results: 15

GPA: 2.6Outside Involvement: 100%Blueprint Chapter: YesCommunity Service Hrs: 1,325Philanthropy Dollars: $1,681St. Jude Dollars: $1,022

University of West Georgia, Xi-ThetaStrength: 39Recruitment Results: 18GPA: 2.5

Support: Xi-Theta Alumni AssociationOutside Involvement: 94%Blueprint Chapter: YesCommunity Service Hrs: 724Philanthropy Dollars: $615St. Jude Dollars: $768

Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Zeta-MuStrength: 91Recruitment Results: 22

GPA: 3.4Outside Involvement: 77%Community Service Hrs: 3,372Philanthropy Dollars: $15,915St. Jude Dollars: $5,352

TOP SERVICE HOURS

1 Rho-Delta Cal-Poly, Pomona 4 8,057

2 Kappa-Psi Quinnipiac University 1 6,831

3 Tau-Omega Carleton University 1 6,239

4 Epsilon Iowa State University 4 5,927

5 Gamma-Theta University of Florida 2 5,731

6 Zeta-Lambda Bowling Green State University 3 5,638

7 Beta-Sigma University of Southern California 4 5,105

8 Pi-Omicron Northern Kentucky University 2 5,080

9 Pi-Xi Sonoma State University 4 4,400

10 Alpha-Chi University of Louisville 2 4,365

11 Sigma-Phi Temple University 1 3,884

12 Omicron-Sigma Indiana University Southeast 3 3,811

13 Alpha Illinois Wesleyan University 3 3,470

14 Zeta-Mu Worcester Polytechnic Institute 1 3,372

15 Upsilon-Alpha Spring Hill College 2 3,318

16 Mu-Lambda Michigan Technological University 3 3,296

17 Beta-Delta University of Maryland 1 3,265

18 Beta-Mu Bucknell University 1 3,220

19 Pi-Epsilon Christian Brothers University 2 3,075

20 Zeta-Delta Alma College 3 2,709

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Alpha-Chi, University of Louisville


The TKE International Top Teke Award is the highest honor given to a collegiate member of this Fraternity. Each individual listed (to the right) has exempli-fied the Better Men for a Better World concept. They have taken each cornerstone principle (Scholarship, Character, Leadership, Teamwork, Service, and Brotherhood) and brought them to the forefront. Not only did they practice what they preached, they showed others what it means to be a Fraternity Man.

Top Teke Fraters

Kyle ErdmanAlpha-Gamma

Washington StateUniversity

Michael BoozTau-Beta

Sonoma State University

Gabe EspinosaBeta-Xi

Arizona State University

Alex FurleighEpsilon

Iowa State University

Gustavo GrajalesKappa-Beta

University of TexasPan American

Gregory HalloranSigma-Gamma State University

College-Plattsburgh

Cody KingTau-Upsilon

Louisiana State Univ.-Shreveport

Rick SolomonTau-Beta

Sonoma State University

Gunner SumyDelta-Nu

Northwest Missouri State University

Alex SwensonRho-Upsilon

Franklin College

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EpsilonIowa State University

Alpha-GammaWashington State University

Beta-SigmaUniversity of Southern California

Delta-XiMiami University

Zeta-DeltaAlma CollegeZeta-Lambda

Bowling Green State UniversityZeta-Mu

Worcester Polytechnic InstituteXi-Omega

Virginia Polytechnic InstitutePi-Delta

University of Alabama at BirminghamRho-Delta

Cal Poly PomonaTau-Omega

Carleton UniversityUpsilon-Gamma

University of Minnesota DuluthUpsilon-Iota

Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis

Beta-DeltaUniversity of Maryland

Beta-EpsilonTrine University

Beta-RhoUniversity of Akron

Delta-GammaUniversity of Connecticut-Storrs

Omicron-TauColumbus State University

Tau-BetaSonoma State University

Tau-LambdaKean University

Tau-RhoCalifornia State University-San Marcos

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results.


The official require-ments to be eligible

to receive a Top TKE Chapter award are

to meet at least four of the six excel-

lence awards and be a chapter in good standing with the

Offices of the Grand Chapter. Broken

down into six distinct, yet connected focus

areas of Recruitment Results, Chapter Size,

Community Service, Alumni Relations,

Academic Success, and Extracurricular Activ-

ities, the sum results in a well-rounded and

successful chapter. These chapters epito-

mize Better Men for a Better World. (Left)is a listing of the 2013 Top TKE Chapters.

q CHAPTER NEWS

Beta-Xi, Arizona State University 56Beta-Sigma, University of Southern California 50Alpha-Gamma, Washington State University 41Tau-Beta, Sonoma State University 39Beta-Delta, University of Maryland 37Xi-Omega, Virginia Polytechnic Institute 37Pi-Iota, University of Nevada, Reno 37Rho, West Virginia University 36Rho-Delta, Cal-Poly, Pomona 36Beta-Mu, Bucknell University 33Pi-Upsilon, Towson University 33Delta-Xi, Miami University 32Rho-Omega, University of South Carolina 32Sigma-Alpha, Florida International University 32Alpha-Eta, Rutgers University 31

Top Recruiting Chapter

Beta-Sigma, University of Southern California 50Tau-Beta, Sonoma State University 39Beta-Delta, University of Maryland 37Pi-Iota, University of Nevada, Reno 37Rho-Delta, Cal-Poly, Pomona 36Rho, West Virginia University 36Pi-Upsilon, Towson University 33Sigma-Alpha, Florida International University 32Delta-Xi, Miami University 32Rho-Omega, University of South Carolina-Columbia 32Tau-Rho, California State University-San Marcos 30Iota-Gamma, Truman State University 30Alpha-Chi, University of Louisville 27Beta-Theta, University of Missouri-Columbia 26Nu-Eta, Boise State University 24Theta Colony, University of Minnesota 24

Most Improved Recruitment

Top Recruiters

Cole BrownBeta-Xi


Christopher KinghornBeta-Xi


Todd RaleyOmicron-Tau

Columbus State University


A candidate for the Top TKE Recruiter award must be an active collegiate member of a chapter that has achieved extraordinary recruitment results and must be able to explain how his in-dividual membership recruitment skills are exceptional.

In Tau Kappa Epsilon, member-ship recruitment is the most important activity in every chapter and colony, as recruiting new members is the way that we perpetuate the ideals of the Fraternity. Without new members, there will be no TKE.

THE TEKE: When you received the letter/phone call, what was your reaction? Maria: I was in complete shock! Words cannot explain the amazing moment when I read my letter and saw that I had been chosen. It is such a huge honor to be the International Sweetheart, and I truly feel blessed to have been given this opportunity.

THE TEKE: How has TKE [at Oak-land] impacted your college experience? Maria: The Upsilon-Xi chapter has im-pacted me since day one of my college experi-ence when they helped me move into my dorm room freshman year. There are so many people in TKE who are so different from one another, yet they are brought together through the values they have, which was completely different than what TV stereotypes had shown me. Since that point, they encouraged me to become a leader on campus with them in other student organiza-tions like Student Congress. Seeing how strong they were in the bond of brotherhood also led me to go through sorority recruitment and find my sisters in Gamma Phi Beta.

THE TEKE: Your life? Maria: TKE has shown me the importance of always striving to do your best. Whether it’s by doing community service, leading others, or being there when your brothers need you, they have always made their values of love, charity, and esteem a priority. In an effort to create better men for a better world, they have helped me to become a better woman for a better world.

THE TEKE: I noticed you are involved in student and state politics. How have those experiences impacted you? Maria: Being involved with politics has really confirmed my passion for serving the public. Cur-rently working in the Executive Office for Macomb County and the experiences I’ve had working on projects and sitting in on meetings has shown me how huge of a resource government can be for others and how positively it can impact a person’s life.

THE TEKE: What are your plans next year as TKE Sweetheart? Maria: I hope to continue to stay involved with my chapter by participating in the Rush Com-mittee as well as the Red Carnation Ball Committee. I also hope to meet brothers from other chapters through visits, Conclave, and the Regional Leader-ship Conference and represent TKE with pride.

THE TEKE: What’s next for Maria after college? Maria: This fall, I will be getting my master’s in public administration at Oakland University while being a graduate assistant for the alumni engagement department. Once I have received my master’s, I hope to become involved in local gov-ernment and continue to stay involved with the Oakland University Center for Autism Research, Education and Support.

THE TEKE: 2013 International TKE Sweetheart Maria Willett—what comes to mind when you hear that? Maria: Pure happiness! It still feels unreal. I kept checking my letter to make sure I wasn’t dreaming the first few days. To me, it means I have a responsibility to TKE to be a role model for others by continuing to live by the core values.

Maria Willett

q CHAPTER NEWSInternational Sweetheart


The TKE Internation-al Sweetheart Award,

selected annually by online voting on the TKE website, is the highest honor for a female representa-

tive of the Fraternity. Nominees are chosen

based on GPA, honors and awards of distinc-

tion, extracurricular activities, community service, and involve-ment with the local TKE chapter. The

Sweetheart is awarded a scholarship from

the TKE Educational Foundation. THE

TEKE interviewed the 2013 International Sweetheart, Maria

Willett, right after her selection.

Tools to always have:

- Business Cards- Flyer with upcoming

events and infor-mation to Facebook Recruitment Page

- Potential New Member Letter- Bid Cards- Recruitment Materialso Buttonso Penso TKE HandoutsAll Recruitment Materials may be ordered at: http://www.tke.org- Click on “Member Resources”- Click on “Recruitment”- Click on “Order Supplies”

Recruitment is the bloodline of our Fraternity. The future of your chapter and the entire TKE nation relies on the effort that is given by our undergraduate members 365/24/7. As we embark on another fall & spring recruitment class, chapters should utilize the following tips to make sure they are giving their chapter a strong future. Recruitment tools, knowing why someone should join, valuing every interaction, and showing what it means to be a Teke are all ways to find a brother in the bond of Tau Kappa Epsilon.

Value Every Interaction:

- Do not settle for the typical, “What’s your major” question.

- Ask them why they are attend-ing school.

- Seek out their goals.

- Tell them how TKE will change their life.

- When they look back on their experience, be the reason why they chose TKE.

How to Recruit Better Men for a Better World


Why Join:

- Tell them why you joined.

- Relate the Fraternity to graduation: “I want to help you graduate; I want to help you achieve your goals in the future.”

- Focus on our values. “Our Fraternity stands on the values of charity, esteem, and love. We lead together with a purpose to serve others around us.”

- Know what makes your chapter different and be proud of the uniqueness of your membership.

What it means to be a Teke:

- What does TKE mean at your campus?

- Tell them the mindset of every Teke: “We respect other fraternities, other men, and all women.”

- “We take pride in our strong legacy and presti-gious alumni.”

- Tell them about our part-nership with St. Jude and why service is a key focus.

- How does your chapter strive to be “better men for a better world”?

“Not For Wealth, Rank, or Honor but for

Personal Worth and Character”

More Recruitment Information can be found at JOINTKE.ORG


TKE LEADERSHIP ACADEMY XXVII

This year’s graduating class understands the qualities of Apollo, the lessons of character, the importance of leadership, and above all else—the impact they can have in their chapters. The growth of these individuals was comprised of three major categories at TKELA: 1) Reflection; 2) Brother-hood; and 3) Personal & Fraternal Values.

The 27th graduating class of the Charles R. Walgreen, Jr. TKE Leadership Academy hosted 72 Fraters from across the United States and Canada. The La Foret Conference & Retreat Center in Colorado Springs was once again the site of an engaging and inspiring environment for the future collegiate leaders of our great TKE nation. The Academy was joined by Grand Council, Fraternity staff, and talented volunteers whose mission was to provide an educational symposium for selected TKE undergraduate leaders.

REFLECTION“I learned how to fine tune a lot of things. We are all good leaders who attend TKELA, but the program gave us the tools to become great leaders. I learned my chapter and thought process are on the right track, but now I have new guidelines to ensure our continued success.”

—Graduate Shaun Taylor (Xi-Omega, Virginia Tech)

BROTHERHOOD“In Colorado, I was able to make some of the greatest friends I could ever ask for. After only a few short days, I became as close to these Fraters as I am with the brothers in my home chapter.”

—Graduate Josh Gudat (Upsilon-Iota, IUPUI)

VALUES “We discussed how love, charity and esteem have an essential role in every aspect of our daily lives while also pushing those core values to the limit in various team building and physical exercises. We found as a group that we can achieve such higher success as long as we stay true to our own values as well as those of Tau Kappa Epsilon.”

—Graduate Eli Jones (Beta-Rho, University of Akron)


Kevin Anderson Epsilon, Iowa State UniversityChristopher Aslesen Theta-Eta, University of South DakotaAlberto Auriti Upsilon-Chi, St. Francis CollegeNicholas Balko Upsilon-Mu, N.Y.I.T.-ManhattanJacob Basch Omicron-Iota, Rowan UniversityDerek Beck Upsilon-Gamma, U. of Minnesota DuluthSean Blessing Lambda-Zeta, Troy UniversityCole Brown Beta-Xi, Arizona State UniversityMichael John Cannilla Upsilon-Lambda, College of Staten IslandRudolph Cecere Nu-Alpha, Niagara UniversityRyan Chesney Epsilon-Beta, University of TampaAndrew Chokenea Upsilon-Iota, IUPUIMatthew Ciric Omega, Albion CollegeZachariah Cohen Upsilon-Iota, IUPUIDavid Cohen Upsilon-Lambda, College of Staten IslandSteven Como Zeta-Mu, Worcester Polytechnic InstituteGregory Cronen Upsilon-Chi, St. Francis CollegeDaniel Currie Nu-Mu, University of South AlabamaJoseph D’Amico Kappa-Kappa, Monmouth UniversityEric Davis Upsilon-Delta, Saginaw Valley State Univ.Kyle Denny Epsilon-Beta, University of TampaDerek Denz Upsilon-Alpha, Spring Hill CollegeNate Dressler Alpha-Phi, University of KansasZach Dykes Upsilon-Gamma, U. of Minnesota DuluthRandy Fox Tau-Omega, Carleton UniversityPat Gallagher Zeta-Lambda, Bowling Green State Univ.David Gonzalez Kappa-Beta Colony, Texas-Pan AmericanCarleton Green Upsilon-Delta, Saginaw Valley State Univ.Joshua Gudat Upsilon-Iota, IUPUIBrian Hanz Iota-Pi, Kent State UniversityChristopher Hedgepeth Pi-Delta, Univ. of Alabama at BirminghamGeorge Heinze Epsilon-Beta, University of TampaBrooks Hinnant Pi-Delta, Univ. of Alabama at BirminghamRobert Hixon Rho-Upsilon, Franklin CollegeEli Jones Beta-Rho, University of AkronJimmy Kemp Nu-Eta, Boise State University

Zachary Kribs Omega, Albion CollegeMattheus Lambert Tau-Omega, Carleton UniversityNicholas Lape Pi-Iota, University of Nevada, RenoDaniel Linder Beta-Epsilon, Trine UniversityEduardo Luna, Jr. Upsilon-Tau, California State U., StanislausRichard Lunetta Sigma-Kappa, Merrimack CollegeMichael Marino Upsilon-Upsilon, State College/FarmingdaleDakota Massey Pi-Delta, Univ. of Alabama at BirminghamMichael Matande Pi-Epsilon, Christian Brothers UniversityMichael McDonald Nu-Alpha, Niagara UniversityBobby Mueller Nu-Eta, Boise State UniversityNicholas Nadoraski Upsilon-Mu, N.Y.I.T.-ManhattanColton Wade Osborne Lambda-Epsilon, Clarion UniversityRyan Pendleton Alpha-Gamma, Washington State Univ.Vikash Pernenkil Nu-Mu, Univ. of South AlabamaBrandon Smyth Pittman Lambda-Psi, East Carolina UniversityAddison Poteet Tau-Nu, Shawnee State UniversityTravis Pullin Epsilon, Iowa State UniversityDakota Punzel Lambda-Zeta, Troy UniversityOscar Reyes Tau-Rho, California State Univ., San MarcosAli Wesley Shariati Upsilon-Theta, U. Maryland, Baltimore Cty.Brenden Shoop Zeta-Omega, California U. of PennsylvaniaAsa Smalley Zeta-Delta, Alma CollegeGrady Smith Upsilon-Tau, California State U., StanislausJoseph Snyder Sigma-Zeta, Univ. of South Carolina AikenBraden Speer Rho-Upsilon, Franklin CollegeDalton Swan Upsilon-Eta, U. of Ontario Inst. of Tech.Jason Edward Switlik Nu-Xi, Stephen F. Austin State UniversityShaun Taylor Xi-Omega, Virginia Polytechnic InstituteJedidiah Thomas Omicron-Sigma, Indiana Univ. SoutheastBeau Vande Walle Lambda, University of Wisconsin-MadisonZac Vorhof Alpha-Gamma, Washington State Univ.Kelly Wilson Alpha-Tau, Drexel UniversityRobby Woehrle Rho-Upsilon, Franklin CollegeDennis Worth Pi-Lambda, Univ. of Nevada, Las VegasDavid Zeitlin Lambda, University of Wisconsin-Madison

2013 Graduating Class


After almost 50 years of friendship, two TKE brothers reunited for an opportunity to relive old times and make new memories at the Indiana Statehouse. Phil Como (below right) traveled to Indianapolis to visit fellow Teke Indiana State Senator Allen Paul (below left), who has served in the Indiana Senate since 1986. The Fraters met during their freshman year at Parsons College’s Gamma-Pi chapter in 1963. A bond quickly formed between the two men during their time at Parsons, where Paul rose to serve as the chapter’s president.

“The friendships that I made through the Fraternity are the kind of friendships that anyone would dream of having,” Paul said. “Distance and life events have sepa-rated us over the years, but it’s hard to break bonds like the one I made with Phil.” After graduating, both men decided to join the military and fight in Vietnam. Paul fought with the 1st Army Air Cavalry Division, while Como was a member of the 3rd Marine Amphibious Force. Though the two men were separated, they were joined in their sense of duty and resolve to honorably serve their country. “My experience as a Marine was an important lesson in public service,” Como said. “In Vietnam, we learned how to set aside our differences and fight as a team. I’ll never forget my years of service or those who sacrificed so much.” After leaving the military, both men found success down different paths. Como owned the sales promotion company Roto-Vision, Inc. for 20 years in New York. Paul, meanwhile, owned the printing company Paul Graphics. While visiting at the Statehouse, Paul and Como met state leaders, including Gov. Mike Pence. They also talked with a group of Indiana Senate staff and interns about their experience in Vietnam and life in the 1960s.

It was a cloudy Sunday afternoon in Tampa, Fla., when local Tekes got together for a slow-pitch softball tournament. The teams competing were the TKE Tampa Bay Alumni As-sociation, Epsilon-Beta Chapter (University of Tampa), and Sigma-Theta Chapter (Saint Leo University). The first game started off with the two local chapters facing one another. Initially, when the game began, the score was close, but eventually the Sigma-Theta team pulled away and never looked back. Since the Epsilon-Beta team lost the first game, they were assigned to face the reigning champions—the TBAA—for the second game of the day. The TBAA was the first team to score and lead throughout the game. It may have been a disappointing outing for the Epsilon-Beta team, but it was played with great heart and fun along the way. The third game would be for the championship. The Sigma-Theta team was feeling young and confident while the TBAA team was prepared to defend their title and repeat as champions. The championship game was hard fought, but the TBAA could not match the Sigma-Theta run output in the first three innings. In the end, the TBAA may have been disappointed in losing the tournament, but they were happy with the competitiveness and the scores of Fraters who took part. Congratulations to Winston Hawkins for being named Tournament MVP.

q ALUMNI NEWS

Dr. Arthur Stellar (Alpha-Beta Chapter, Ohio University) will head up the National

Education Founda-tion’s Federal Grants/STEM Academy divi-sion. His primary role as VP of NEF is to aid school districts across the United States (specifically KS, MO, IL, TN, GA, MS, &

FL) to apply for and receive funding through the Federal Qualified Zone Academy Bonds (QZAB) program. The National Education Foundation (NEF) is the national nonprofit leader in bridging the STEM education divides. Their mission is to help raise student achievement by assisting school districts ac-cess funds while ensuring that they meet all the requirements of QZAB.

Stellar Joins National Education Foundation

Tekes Reunite at Indiana Statehouse

Frater Stellar has a broad range of educational experience, having served as superintendent of school districts in vari-ous states, as well as being a central office administrator, principal, coach, and teacher. Dr. Stellar has also been active in numer-ous professional organizations including being elected president of Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, the North American Chapter of the World Council for Curriculum and Instruction, and the Horace Mann League. He was also elected vice president of the New York State PTA and chairman of the board for the National Dropout Prevention Center at Clemson University. Frater Stellar received the TKE Excel-lence in Education Award in 1992 and was Teke Alumnus of the Year in 1993.

St. Leo Fraters Win Softball Tournament


Allen Richard Derr entered the Chapter Eternal June 10, 2013, with friends and family by his bedside in Boise, Ida. He was 85. Frater Derr is proof that one man from the TKE Nation can change the world; one man can truly make the world a better place. Frater Derr was born in Sandpoint, Ida., as the first boy to Alfred and Hattie Derr. A small man in stature, but big in thought, deed, and spirit, Allen always fought for jus-tice and people’s rights even at a young age. As a boy, he was consistently remembered getting into fights to defend his little brother Jack, who often told the story about getting into fights with classmates and having Allen finish them. As a Teke, Frater Derr was initi-ated into the Alpha-Delta chapter at the University of Idaho where he edited the school newspaper. He continued that path by editing THE TEKE magazine from 1952 to 1956. He left his fraternal legacy

in the history of our country. In 1967, he became one of the founders of the Idaho Trial Lawyers’ Association and was selected by Idaho Statesman for their “Portrait of a Distinguished Citizen” award. His successful career finally came to a close and Frater Derr spent his final years traveling the world, fishing, hiking, and always spreading his sense of humor any chance he had. Frater Derr is survived by his wife Judy Peavey-Derr and his sister Jane Betts. The spirit of his memory will continue to live on as his life will remind us all that there is pride to be had as Tekes. Derr said it best: “It’s a great life if you can TKE it!”

with the creation of “Allenderr’s Calendar” which was the foundation to what is now the TKE International Sweetheart contest. The contest was first judged by Frater Ron-ald Reagan and voted on by TKE chapters across the nation. Frater Derr would joke that Hugh Heffner stole his idea for the Playboy centerfold from the TKE Sweet-heart calendars. Frater Derr was awarded Teke Alumnus of the Year in 2000. After his professional involvement with TKE, Frater Derr went on to become a lawyer and a correspondent for the Lewiston Tribune, Spokane Chronicle, and the Spokesman Review newspapers. As an at-torney, he won the famous Supreme Court case Reed vs. Reed which was the first suc-cessful sex discrimination case

(L–R) Fraters Jim Benware, Allen Derr and Jerry Schewe at the 1999 Centennial Celebration in Bloomington, Ill.

Allen DerrA champion of equal rights

Allenderr’s ‘Chapter Officers Calendar’ 1956-57


In the early 1970s, five young men attended Rutgers in Newark, N.J. At the time, the Rutgers campus hosted a relatively small body of commuter

students. The tuition was cheap and the commute was easy to handle. It was the affordable choice for five young men who were paying their own way. Collectively, their parents had a high school education or less. Each hoped an education at Rutgers would afford them an opportunity to succeed in life. Coincidentally, they chose the Newark College of Arts and Sciences where they met for the first time. Each lived at home with their parents and worked part-time jobs

A TALE OF FIVE JUDGESto pay for school. Individually, they held jobs loading trucks, fixing cars, pumping gas, sell-ing clothes at a men’s shop, and slicing cold cuts in a food store. The five joined Tau Kappa Epsilon Fra-ternity which provided what the commuter campus did not—a social outlet. All five played interfraternity football and softball on the fields in Branch Brook Park. Two played interfraternity basketball in the Rutgers gym which had little room for spectators. Two fenced Sabre for the Rutgers Fencing Team. All attended the weekend fraternity parties and tried their best to keep their grades up. All five met their future spouses in college.

by Nicholas Brindisi

When they get together, talk about the law

and their duties takes a back seat to tales of the old

days as Tekes at Rutgers ...


Eventually, the five graduated from Rutgers and went on to four different law schools, started their professional careers, married and began their own families. For several years after law school, some met on Sunday mornings in Cedar Grove to play touch football. By order of their spouses, football ended after two broken ankles and several severe skin scrapes incurred on the frozen ground. One could say a legal career was quite an accomplishment for these five young men from humble beginnings. It did not stop

there; all five are now judges. Patrick J. Arre is a Civil Division judge of the Superior Court in Hudson County. Peter F. Bariso, Jr. is the assignment judge of the Superior Court in Hudson County. Nicholas S. Brindisi is the municipal judge of the Township of Cedar Grove in Essex County. Lawrence Maron is a Civil Division judge of the Superior Court in Hudson County. Philip J. Maenza is a Family Divi-sion judge of the Superior Court in Morris County. The five have remained close friends

The young men were: Patrick J. Arre from North Arlington whose father was a baker in Newark; Peter F. Bariso, Jr. from Paterson whose father worked at a dye house in Paterson; Nicholas S. Brindisi from Belleville whose father was a blacksmith in Newark; Lawrence Maron from Paterson whose father was a draftsman; and Philip J. Maenza from Irvington whose father ran an auto service station on Park Avenue in Newark.

through the years. When they get together, talk about the law and their duties takes a back seat to tales of the old days as Tekes at Rutgers, stories about sleeping over at the fraternity house on High Street now known as Martin Luther King Boulevard, and the latest news about their families. They still threaten to return to the field for a game of touch football.

Below: Tekes in front of the Theta-Zeta chaper house at Rutgers University at Newark in 1973.

Patrick Arre Pete Bariso & Nick Brindisi Larry Maron Phil Maenza

Circle of Excellence is a group of Tekes who have achieved the highest level of professional success in their chosen endeavors. The following ten individuals are the 2013 class of inductees into this organization; they are invited to help develop the next generation of TKE leaders by example and through service.

John B. Carter, Jr.(Beta-Pi, Georgia Institute of Technology)Currently the president and chief operating officer of the Georgia Tech Foundation, Inc., John also served as vice president and executive director of the Georgia Tech Alumni Association. He served six years in the U.S. Navy as a naval flight officer

after graduating from Georgia Tech. John is a former member of the board of trustees and treasurer for the Council for the Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) and past member of the Council of Alumni Association Executives (CAAE). A frequent presenter at national conferences for professional organizations, he was awarded the GEAC Advancement Excecutive of the Year Award. In 2013, he received the Georgia Tech Alumni Distinguished Service Award. His community involvement includes the Atlanta Business Roundtable, Atlanta Rotary, and the Durand Mill Civic Association.

Joseph W. Evans(Beta-Pi, Georgia Institute of Technology)Joe serves as chairman and CEO of State Bank and Trust. Under Evans’ leadership, State Bank contin-ues to rank among the best performing banks in the U.S. At his alma mater, he served as chairman of the Georgia Tech Alumni Association, on the board

of trustees of the Georgia Tech Foundation, and on the Advisory Board of the College of Management where he has been inducted into the Academy of Distinguished Alumni. Frater Joe graduated first in his class with a bachelor’s in industrial management and cur-rently serves as honorary chairman of the Beta-Pi chapter’s capital housing campaign.

Marion B. Glover (Beta-Pi, Georgia Institute of Technology)Marion is president of Glover Capital, Inc., and vice president of Glover & Associates, Inc., investment banking and consulting firms. Following his M.B.A. from Harvard Business School, he served for two years as a lieutenant in the U.S. Army. Involved in

many professional and community organizations, Marion is past chairman of the Board of Atlanta City Unit of the American Cancer Society and the Economic Development Committee of the Georgia Chamber of Commerce. Formerly a trustee and member of the Executive Committee of the Georgia Tech Alumni Association, Marion is currently on the Board of Advisors of the Georgia Tech School of Management.

Greg Hatcher(Zeta-Delta, Alma College)Greg Hatcher started The Hatcher Agency in 1990; three years later, it was named Arkansas’ Small Business of the Year and was the largest health insurance agency in the state of Arkansas. The Hatcher Agency is now among the top 1 percent of

health insurers in the United States. He has been named the Sales and Marketing Executives Manager of the Year; March of Dimes Citizen of the Year; received the Jerry Davis Corporate Award from the American Heart Association; and was named a Distinguished Alumni by Alma College while being inducted into the college’s Sports Hall of Fame. Frater Hatcher founded the Arkansas Wrestling Association (AWA) to bring wrestling to numerous high schools and colleges.

Lon G. Justice (Pi-Alpha, Ashland University)Lon is currently the worldwide vice president and general manager of Sales, Marketing and Services for Chemical Analysis Business at Agilent Technolo-gies, Inc. Following graduation, Lon immediately began volunteering for TKE as a district volunteer

working with many chapters in the Ohio, Pennsylvania, Kentucky and West Virginia area. Elected to the Grand Council as Grand Hege-mon, Frater Lon continued to serve on the Council in the positions of Grand Histor, Pylortes, Crysophylos, and Epiprytanis, eventually being elected to Grand Prytanis. He joined the TKE Educational Foundation board where he has served for ten years. Bruce Melchert awarded Lon the Grand Prytanis Award; Lon is also the recipient of the Order of the Golden Eagle and Fraternity for Life awards.

B. D. Owens(Delta-Nu, Northwest Missouri State University)Frater Owens is currently an esteemed consultant to various national and international education and business organizations, having had a lifetime of experience in higher education and management.He is past president of Northwest Missouri State

University and the University of Tampa. An author of numerous academic and professional publications, Owens has also served as a professor at several universities in finance, insurance, economics and business administration. Before attending Northwest Missouri State University, Frater Owens was a commissioned officer and pilot in the U.S. Air Force and Missouri Air National Guard. A member of numerous professional and community organizations, he was previ-ously a member of the Grand Council and TEF Board of Directors.

Gary J. Previts(Upsilon-Alpha, Spring Hill College)Frater Previts holds the rank of Distinguished University Professor at Case Western Reserve University. He served as an officer in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam war. Previts regularly presents

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at conferences nationally and internationally. Editor and devel-oper of an Emerald Press book series, he is past president of the American Accounting Association. Currently serving on the Accountability Advisory Council for the Comptroller General of the United States, he has previously been a member of the Department of Treasury’s Advisory Committee on the Auditing Profession. Previts was awarded the American Institute of CPA’s Gold Medal for Service; the American Accounting Association’s Outstanding Educator Award; and was inducted into the Account-ing Hall of Fame at The Ohio State University.

John A. Saxton(Beta-Mu, Bucknell University)John A. Saxton is president and CEO of The Sheridan Group, a privately-owned printing company. John was the recipient of the 2012 Walter E. Soderstrom Award by the National Association of Printing Leadership. Currently

serving on the boards of two Baltimore independent schools, he is also an outside director on the board of Six Red Marbles, a learning company that helps develop educational materials and online learning software. Previously a director of the Techni-cal Aid Corporation, chairman of Junior Achievement and the general campaign chair for the United Way Campaign of Central Maryland, Frater John has many volunteer affiliations.

Elmer R. Smith(Mu-Sigma, Morehead State University)Frater Elmer Smith is currently the president and owner of the Interactive College of Technology, an accredited postsecondary educational company that specializes in computer-based vocational training and English as a second language. He is

also the founding director of the Georgia Primary Bank and secre-tary/treasurer on the TEF Board of Directors. Elmer has been recognized with the Key Leader and Fraternity for Life Awards from the TEF; Outstanding and Distinguished Alumni Awards from Morehead State University; a proclamation from Georgia Governor Zell Miller in 1992 and 1997; and was named a Georgia Outstanding Citizen, in addition to the Entrepreneur of the Year Award from Ernst & Young in 1990.

Donald R. Tapia(Sigma-Theta, Saint Leo University)Don Tapia is the retired chairman of the board and CEO for EGM, Inc., Essco Wholesale Electric, Inc. At one time, he was the largest Hispanic business owner in Arizona; his business was also ranked the 56th largest in the nation

by HispanicBusiness magazine. He received the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Award for Hispanic businessmen. Frater Don is very involved at his alma mater, where he serves as the Board of Trustees chairman. His dedication to philanthropy and service is evident through his commitments to the Boys & Girls Club of Metropolitan Phoenix; the Children at Risk Foundation; Arizona’s Animal Welfare League; and Arizona State University’s Sun Angel Endowment and Foundation, among many others. Serving on the TEF Board of Directors, he is also a member of Sigma Beta Delta International Honor Society in Business, Management and Administration.

TEF Top Scholarship Award Winners

Ronald Reagan Leadership AwardJay Scarborough (Nu-Mu, University of South Alabama)“Membership in Tau Kappa Epsilon has truly helped me to develop socially, morally and mentally, exactly as was

purposed by the Knights of Classic Lore over one hundred years ago. Now I am truly able to live by Love, Charity and Esteem.”

Charles R. Walgreen, Jr. Leadership AwardJustin Walters (Iota-Upsilon, University of West Alabama)“Personally, TKE has influenced me to truly become a better man for a better

world. I have made a bond with a group of amazing guys, and I am truly thankful for that. I have become a stronger individual, and I have come into my own as a brother of TKE.”

Charles R. Walgreen, Jr. Memorial ScholarshipMatthew Piedmonte (Gamma-Zeta, Hartwick College)“Being a Teke has enabled me to become a part of something bigger than myself. It has shown me a new way

to look at life—one which involves Love, Charity and Esteem. I am eternally grateful to everything TKE has given to me and I intend to give back as much as I can.”

John A. Courson Top ScholarLuke Pietrykowski (Sigma-Psi, Clemson University)“Being in Tau Kappa Epsilon has had an important impact upon my college career. The leadership experience I have gained—along with friends, knowledge

and opportunities—has made my college career much more than what it could have been.”

During the 2012–13 academic year, more than $95,000 was awarded in scholarships and educational grants. The four most prestigious TEF scholarships were given to the following Fraters due to their campus and community involvement, academic achievements, and their aspirations for the future.


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