@ The Deke House

An e-newsletter for alumni, parents and friends of the 

Deke chapters at DePauw University, Indiana University, 

and the University of Illinois.

PSI PHI AND DELTA PI ALUMNI 

TO FORM THREE-CHAPTER CONSORTIUM 

WITH ACTIVES AT INDIANA UNIVERSITY

Deke International granted a charter to the Delta Psi chapter at Indiana University in October, 2000, and a chapter of 13 men with no alumni was born in the heart of two large Deke alumni groups with no active chapters.  More Psi Phi alumni involvement, and Delta Pi alumni leadership, will firmly establish the chapter at I.U...with a promise of re-establishing Psi Phi at DePauw and Delta Pi at the University of Illinois.  

What is the three-chapter consortium?

DELTA PI CHAPTER TURNS 100 IN 2004 - 05

On Nov. 17, 1904, Delta Pi of DKE was founded at the University of Illinois, beginning a long and active Deke tradition.  The thirteenth fraternity on the Illinois campus, the chapter faltered in the mid-1960s, but the lion roared again in 1969.  In 1986, the active chapter went silent again, but Delta Pi spirit, and hundreds of alumni, are alive, well, and wanting to return an active brotherhood to Champaign-Urbana, one that will continue the flow of men to the alumni rolls and continue the now 100-year-old tradition of DKE at the University.  Delta Pi involvement with the chapter at Indiana will build the foundation upon which the next house at Champaign-Urbana will be built.  Got Leadership?  Click here to indicate your interest in becoming involved in the three-chapter consortium.

THE "VALUE ADD" OF DEKE BROTHERHOOD

What makes the Deke experience different?  Alumni involvement and leadership experiences.  2004 Delta Psi President Brendan McPherson ’05, who led the I.U. chapter through the difficult adjustment of living under one roof for the first time last fall, learned lessons he will carry for the rest of his life.  To further the leadership lessons for his top officers, Brendan kicked off the school year by hosting an Executive Board leadership retreat at I.U.’s Bradford Woods Ropes Course.  The eight-man board spent two days, led by a trained facilitator, participating in exercises teaching leadership, communication, trust, and teamwork.  The Gordon Sayers '33 Scholarship Fund in the Ruby Cup Foundation underwrote the experience, along with additional gifts from Psi Phi alumni Bob Rennie '42, Jim Little '48, Herb Kern '51, and John Schlotz '51.  Read more.

KEVIN CANE '05 ELECTED BROTHER BETA

Kevin Cane was elected president of Delta Psi of DKE three days after the five-year-old chapter initiated 14 new brothers, its largest pledge class.  Kevin will serve until May, and joining him in leading the chapter is a full slate of officers.  The Munster, Indiana, native follows Brendan McPherson, president during the fall semester.  Brendan will graduate in May with degrees in finance/real estate and entrepreneurship and will matriculate at the University of Kansas Law School this fall.  An Honors College student who was named the Arthur R. Metz Scholar by Indiana University for his academic achievement, Kevin carries a 3.7 GPA on a 4.0 scale.  He will graduate in May with honors and a B.S. degree in biology.  He plans to attend medical school in Fall, 2006.  Read more.

GoDeke.org GOES LIVE!

www.GoDeke.org is the electronic home of the three-chapter consortium, involving alumni from the Psi Phi chapter at DePauw and the Delta Pi chapter at Illinois, and the parents, alumni, and actives keeping the Deke lion roaring at I.U.  Participate.  Have photos of your days in the Deke House?  Scan and email them here, or let us borrow them for scanning and posting to the site.  They will be returned in perfect condition.  GoDeke.org is all about the history of Deke on our campuses, as well as the promise for Deke's future there.  Ask yourself, "how can I help?"  And send in your answer. 

TWO OF TWENTY IFC AWARDS GO TO DELTA PSI

The Delta Psi chapter of Deke earned two top honors during Indiana University’s annual Greek Awards ceremony.  The chapter was honored to be recognized by I.U.’s Greek community for its “Community Service” and for “Challenging the Process.”  Read more.

APRIL 23, 2005: A 100-HOUR DAY

Delta Psi's alumni, philanthropy, and community service chairs Nick Plebanski '07, Steve Schultz '08, and Jason Apple '08, will work with six Bloomington Deke alumni to organize the "100-hour Day."  Involving 100 man hours, the community service project will see all Dekes living in Indiana invited to Bloomington for a four-hour active/alumni project that not only will serve charitable organizations in Monroe County, but also serve as a time for Indiana alumni to get to know the quality men of Delta Psi.  The 100 hours will end in early afternoon, with a cook-out at the chapter house.  Plan to spend Saturday, April 23 in Bloomington with all the brothers, old and young, helping worthwhile organizations, and demonstrating that Deke is a fraternity that takes "useful citizenship" to heart.  Your written invitation is coming soon. 

DEKE INTERNATIONAL LAUNCHES                               "A PROGRAM FOR THE 21st CENTURY"

Deke International Chapter Consultant Dennis Gerber visited Bloomington an unprecedented three times this year.  Most recently, he worked with the chapter in refining recruitment techniques for two weeks in January--just before spring rush.  Alumni involvement is key to a chapter's success, and Deke International, Dennis' good work, Chapter Advisor Bryan Gambrel '92, and Resident Director Adam Shepard DY ’04, have been constant supports for Delta Psi.  

Please support Deke International in appreciation of its extensive and generous support here locally.  Deke International's "Program for the 21st Century" calls for increasing dues paying membership to 10,000; involving alumni as never before--and Psi Phi and Delta Pi alumni have embraced that in their support of Delta Psi; strengthening chapters and alumni organizations; and increasing staff size to emphasize chapter activity, pledge training, ritual observance, and solid recruitment.  Our three-chapter consortium is all the stronger as part of a well-built international consortium.  Deke International annual dues is $75.  Add strength to this  brotherhood and contribute online here. 

4th ANNUAL SUSAN B. EASLICK / MIKE MICHAELS GOLF TOURNAMENT TO BE AUGUST 13, 2005

The Fourth Annual Susan B. Easlick/Mike Michaels Memorial Golf Tournament will take place at Stone Bridge Country Club in Ann Arbor, Michigan Saturday, August 13, 2005.  Two Omicron Dekes, Jim Roland and Doug Mervis, operate the club; and a great turnout is expected this year.

It will be a shotgun start with lunch at the Club and a cookout at the Shant, the "new" DKE headquarters in Ann Arbor.

Deke International Executive Director David Easlick says, "I hope you will join me in supporting this fine event. Many sponsor opportunities are available, and if you are interested please return the form before February 15 to P.O. Box 17310, Richmond, VA 23226,  together with your tax deductible contribution or pledge. We will include your listing in our first mailing that invites the entire brotherhood to participate."