From our Delta Sigma Phi brothers in the region to all those who have been affected, we wish you Godspeed in the days ahead and during the long recovery process as you weather the storm. Roasts don't have to be about the fraternity on a national scale. Since the adoption of the American Red Cross and "Vision 2025," Delta Sigma Phi aims to be recognized as "Men of Action" in their recruitment and development philosophy. With over 200,000 members, Delta Sigma Pi has an amazing group of Alumni. Don't be a geed and get pissed off over Internet comments. Summit focuses heavily on the best-practices in recruitment and pushes all Delta Sig chapters to use a 365-day outreach process, proven to improve the quality & quantity of chapter membership. We and our partners use cookies to Store and/or access information on a device. Preamble of the Delta Sigma Phi Fraternity. Jim Mora Jr. Lambda Chi Alpha (Washington) UCLA head football coach. How Can Your Fraternity Use Social Media in Recruitment? We owe all of that success to you, our most loyal supporters. Jim Everett Sigma Chi Purdue 1986 Former NFL Quarterback, Los Angeles Rams, 198693; New Orleans Saints, 19941996; San Diego Chargers, 1997. His experience in the area of communications will be invaluable for us as we improve our understanding of what our undergraduate brothers and alumni want and need. Started in 2002, the 1899 Society recognizes certain donors who show a commitment to Delta Sigma Phi through generous annual or lifetime charitable giving. I wanted to provide you with a personal perspective of what has transpired. You can click this link to donate directly to the Red Cross, you can even choose to have your donation go specifically to Hurricane Harvey assistance. Chapters maintain close relationships with local Red Cross operations to create awareness, donate blood, and raise much needed funds for the organization. Therefore I will work with other members to properly maintain the chapter property. Two of these chapters, the Alpha Theta Chapter at The University of Michigan and the Alpha Chi Chapter at Stetson University, were local organizations older than Delta Sigma Phi itself. Failure to comply could mean the loss of recognition. These are highlighted in the 2009 call to action video titled "All In.". Submitted by jd0307 on Fri, 03/27/2020 - 8:36am. Cedric Cornbread Maxwell Omega Psi Phi Professional basketball player, Shaquille ONeal Omega Psi Phi Pro Basketball Player, Charlie Ward Omega Psi Phi 1993 Heisman Trophy winner and former NBA guard, Stuart Scott Alpha Phi Alpha ESPN Anchorman, Quinn Buckner Alpha Phi Alpha Former NBA Player and Coach, Donald Driver Alpha Phi Alpha NFL Player, Wes Unseld Alpha Phi Alpha Former NBA Player and Coach, John Hot Rod Williams Alpha Phi Alpha Former NBA Player, Charles Haley Alpha Phi Alpha NFL Player, Jesse Owens Alpha Phi Alpha Olympic Gold Medalist, Eddie Robinson Alpha Phi Alpha Winningest Football Coach in NCAA History, Gene Upshaw Alpha Phi Alpha President of the NFL Players Association, Art Shell Alpha Phi Alpha NFL Head Coach and Former NFL Player, Lenny Wilkens Alpha Phi Alpha Winningest Coach in NBA History, Billy White Shoes Johnson Alpha Sigma Phi Widener University 1971 American football player (19741988), Press Maravich Alpha Sigma Phi Davis and Elkins College 1941 Head Basketball Coach; Louisville, NC State University, and Clemson, Tom Watson Alpha Sigma Phi Stanford University 1971 Pro golfer; eight-time Major winner; three-time Vardon Trophy winner; 10th all time in PGA tour wins, Frank Beamer Alpha Sigma Phi Virginia Tech 2016 Honorary Initiate; Virginia Tech Head Football Coach (19872015), Bill Belichick Chi Psi National Football League Head Coach, New England Patriots, Eric Mangini Chi Psi -National Football League Head Coach, Cleveland Browns, Jim Bouton Delta Sigma Phi Western Michigan 59 former Major League pitcher and author of Ball Four, Mike Shanahan Delta Sigma Phi Eastern Illinois 71 former head coach of Washington Redskins, Kevin Streelman Delta Sigma Phi Duke 01, current PGA golfer, Mike Mussina Delta Tau Delta baseball, Branch Rickey Delta Tau Delta baseball, George Sisler Delta Tau Delta baseball, Jim Plunkett Delta Tau Delta football, Pat OBrien Delta Tau Delta Sportscaster, Craig Sager Delta Tau Delta Sportscaster, Tommie Frazier Iota Phi Theta former University of Nebraska quarterback, only player named MVP of three consecutive national championship games, Augustus Gus Johnson Jr. Kappa Alpha Psi Silver Spring (MD) Alumni Fox Sports commentator, Kenny Lofton, Delta Omicron Kappa Alpha Psi Former MLB outfielder, Lloyd McClendon, Zeta Alpha Kappa Alpha Psi Former MLB outfielder; former manager of the Pittsburgh Pirates and Seattle Mariners, Wilt Chamberlain Kappa Alpha Psi Mu Former NBA center; Basketball Hall of Fame, 1978; College Basketball Hall of Fame, 2006, John Chaney Kappa Alpha Psi Gamma Theta Distinguished Cheyney University of Pennsylvania and Temple University head coach; Basketball Hall of Fame 2001, Alex English Kappa Alpha Psi Zeta Epsilon Former NBA forward; Basketball Hall of Fame, 1997; College Basketball Hall of Fame, 2006, NBA assistant coach, Penny Hardaway Kappa Alpha Psi Kappa Beta Former Orlando Magic guard; 1996 Summer Olympics gold medalist; Current head basketball coach at Memphis, Leonard Hamilton Kappa Alpha Psi Zeta Kappa (Charter Member) Head coach of Florida State University, Allan Houston, Mu Rho Kappa Alpha Psi Assistant general manager for the New York Knicks; former NBA guard; 2000 Summer Olympics gold medalist, Sam Perkins, Fort Worth (TX) Alumni Kappa Alpha Psi Former NBA forward; 1984 Summer Olympics gold medalist, Oscar Robertson Kappa Alpha Psi Beta Eta Former NBA guard; Basketball Hall of Fame, 1980; College Basketball Hall of Fame, 2006; FIBA Hall of Fame, 2009, Bill Russell Kappa Alpha Psi Gamma Alpha Former NBA center; first African-American inducted into the NBA Hall of Fame; Basketball Hall of Fame, 1975, Colin Kaepernick Kappa Alpha Psi Xi Phi Former San Francisco 49ers quarterback, Brandon Marshall Kappa Alpha Psi Lambda Omega Chicago Bears All-Pro wide receiver; 2012 NFL Pro Bowl MVP; most receptions in a game in NFL history, Jim Marshall Kappa Alpha Psi Zeta Former Minnesota Vikings All-Pro defensive end; member of the famed Purple People Eaters defense, Myron Rolle Kappa Alpha Psi Theta Eta Former Tennessee Titans and Pittsburgh Steelers safety; Rhodes Scholar, Gale Sayers Kappa Alpha Psi Mu Former Chicago Bears running back; Pro Football Hall of Fame, 1977 College Football Hall of Fame, 1977. Delta Sigma Phis Executive Director & CEO, Patrick Jessee, will be resigning from his position at the end of 2018. The convention is the Delta Sigma Phi's longest-running national program. As a result of a number of compromises the fraternity remained intact on a national level. The hazing allegations had been ongoing for more than two years. Adam Scott Sigma Chi UNLV 2000 Professional golfer, PGA Tour, 2013 Masters Tournament champion. In 2014, the Summit was endowed with a $1 million donation from Bruce Lowenberg (Missouri, 58) and became the first Fraternity program named after an alumnus or donor. [5] After being reinstated, their charter was again revoked following numerous incidents involving hazing, vandalism, alcohol and harassment in 2017. Our vision is to develop strong leaders, build stronger chapters, and become Americas leading Fraternity, said Patrick Jessee, Executive Director and CEO of Delta Sigma Phi. Divyesh Jevtani, Illinois State University '01, has accepted an appointment as a member of the Delta Sigma Phi Grand Council, effective January 1, 2018.Brother Jevtani's appointment fills a vacancy left by John Knowles, Western Michigan University '99, who resigned effective December 31, 2017. Former head coach, Vanderbilt University. John McKay Alpha Tau Omega Oregon 48 College Football Hall of Famer (as a coach). Sweetman serves as one of two undergraduate representatives for Delta Sigma Phis Grand Council and chairs a national committee of undergraduate members. This program was developed to address the wide variety of responsibilities and expectations of chapter presidents in addition to helping chapter presidents assess themselves as leaders and use their strengths to benefit their chapter. More brothers across the country will now learn from him.. Per the Constitution of Delta Sigma Phi, his appointment will run until August 2019 when the biennial Grand Council elections will be held at the Fraternitys National Convention, to be held in Kansas City. Like other executive directors before Patrick, you dont replace the person, but you do try to fill the shoes they wore. Given the circumstances, the national organization adopted both Boskey and Tonsor as the "founders" given their lifelong commitment to the fraternity and their service as visionaries for the development of the fraternity's ritual and national expansion. You also might want to check celebs who were in Beta Theta Pi , famous Kappa Alpha Thetas , and Gamma Phi Beta celebrity alumni . Today, were sharing an update from J.T. Steve McNair Omega Psi Phi Former NFL player with the Tennessee Titans and Baltimore Ravens. Nationally, the fraternity sold "Delta Sig + Red Cross" wristbands to chapters and members wishing to use the wristbands for fundraising efforts. Robert J. Dole Kappa Sigma (Gamma-Omicron), Former Senator, Kansas (19691996); 1996 Republican Party Presidential Nominee, Mike Huckabee Tau Kappa Epsilon Beta-Psi Arkansas State 44th Gov of Arkansas, James H. Doolittle Lambda Chi Alpha (California-Berkeley) Medal of Honor recipient, Vice Admiral James Bond Stockdale Alpha Tau Omega Monmouth 89 26 combat decorations, Congressional Medal of Honor, Don Malarkey Sigma Nu Gamma Zeta (University of Oregon) Member of Easy Company of the 101st Airborne Division during World War II, Richard Winters Delta Sigma Phi Franklin and Marshall 41 World War II hero, inspiration for the HBO series Band of Brothers, Marcus Lutrell Delta Tau Delta Navy SEAL; author of the book Lone Survivor, Louis Zamperini Kappa Sigma (Delta-Eta), Olympic Runner, WWII POW, Inspirational Speaker. First founded at Ohio's Miami University in 1902, the organization has boasted thousands of pledges. I reflect in awe of the experiences and cherished memories that will enrich my life forever because of Delta Sigma Phi, and am truly grateful. said Knowles, on his 18+ years serving Delta Sigma Phi as a volunteer. This is for fun. Earl Thomas Kappa Alpha Psi Iota Delta Seattle Seahawks All-Pro safety; Mike Tomlin Kappa Alpha Psi Eta Omega (Charter member: Xi Theta) Head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers; Aeneas Williams Kappa Alpha Psi Alpha Sigma Former All Pro St. Louis Rams defensive back; Pro Football Hall of Fame, 2014, Arthur Ashe Kappa Alpha Psi Upsilon Tennis legend, social activist; 39th Laurel Wreath laureate, Woody Paige, Jr. Lambda Chi Alpha (Tennessee) ESPN Commentator, Around The Horn, Frederick S. Biletnikoff Lambda Chi Alpha (Florida State) College & Pro Football Hall of Fame, Lawrence H. Larry Brown Lambda Chi Alpha (UCLA) Basketball player & coach NBA Champion 2004 NCAA Champion 1988 Olympic Gold Medal. During the course of the war better than three-quarters of the fraternity's membership served the government in some capacity with half of that number in combat duty overseas. These funds may be used for scholarships, computer & networking equipment, libraries and leadership training. Former coach of the Seattle Seahawks and Green Bay Packers. The chapters numbers have steadily declined from a high of 36 in the spring 2015, to only ten members and one new member in the spring of 2017, and currently the chapter has less than 10 members. Senator (1989-2007), Gray Davis Zeta Psi Mu Former Governor California. It was the first fraternity to be founded on the basis of religious and ethnic acceptance. You can keep the support moving forward and help Delta Sigma Phi reach even further. On December 9, 2017, Delta Sigma Phi revoked the charter for Theta Upsilon Chapter at Texas A&M University. I will recommend for membership only those men of outstanding personal character, who join me in seeking to achieve excellence in all we do. Forever repaying the debt to both our organization, our members, and our communities. And, of course, the excellence you envisioned for . Anna McCune Harper was a professional tennis player who was ranked in the U.S. top ten five consecutive years from 1928 through 1932 and was top ranked in 1930. Greek Life Threads. Foundation Position Available: Director of Development, your application and/or questions to Nathan Wight at wight@deltasig.org, Divyesh Jevtani Appointed to Grand Council, Update Regarding Theta Upsilon at Texas A&M. In the two years after the 1914 Convention, Delta Sigma Phi almost doubled in size with the addition of 10 chapters. Our two books - The Fraternity Leader and The Chapter President - are for student leaders looking to take their chapters to the next level. INDIANAPOLIS, IN June 7, 2016 Nick Sweetman, a Delta Sigma Phi member and recent graduate of Arizona State University, has been recognized by the North-American Interfraternity Conference (NIC) with their Undergraduate Award of Distinction. The pledge emblem is very prevalent in the symbolism of the fraternity; not only is the emblem on the pledge pin, but the emblem also graces the flag, the membership badge and the basic design is also the basis of the fraternity's seal. Two years later the regents of the University of California passed a regulation requiring all fraternities and sororities to sign a certificate stating the organization did not have any discriminatory policies. Rick Pitino Lambda Chi Alpha (Massachusetts) College basketball coach; 1996 and 2013 NCAA Champion; College basketball Hall of Fame, Emmit Smith Phi Beta Sigma Pro Football, Jerry Rice Phi Beta Sigma Pro Football, Hines Ward Phi Beta Sigma Pro Football, Lou Brock Phi Beta Sigma Pro Baseball, Michael Irvin Phi Beta Sigma Pro Football, Skip Bayless Phi Kappa Sigma sports journalist; ESPN anchor, Denny Crum Phi Kappa Sigma basketball head coach, University of Louisville (NCAA Champions, 1980 and 1986). Our great Fraternity helps and encourages our members to become better students, better leaders, better citizens, better professionalsbetter men. Delta Sigma Phi's flagship leadership program is the Leadership Institute, celebrating its 20th Anniversary in the summer of 2013. Educational programming is offered in convention with focus on chapter operations, volunteer development, new national programs and career development. Our brotherhood inspires each member to be better versions of themselves and positively impact the world through their actions and influence - we challenge our men to be atypical, to break the mold, to be a beacon of strength for humanity. Merlin Olsen Sigma Chi Utah State 1962 Defensive tackle, Los Angeles Rams, Pro Football Hall of Fame. Rather than closing struggling chapters with small memberships, the fraternity actively redeveloped them as they would develop a brand-new chapter. Nick graduated from Arizona State University in May. It is also one of three fraternities founded at CCNY (now a part of the City University of New York (CUNY)). President Larson cites Brother Knowles tireless work over his two decades of volunteerism, as an example for all Delta Sigs to emulate.. Chapter resources also were available through the member portal and redesigned as the year progressed to better suit the needs of chapters and to provide a more clear direction as to how chapters can and should operate. Kelley A. Bergstrom. Please submit resume, salary requirements, references, and cover letter to: In 2014 Delta Sigma Phi Fraternity hosted its first service immersion experience to Honduras in partnership with the Association of Fraternal Leadership and Values (AFLV), the first such partnership. Dick Enberg Phi Sigma Kappa Epsilon Xi (Central Michigan) 1956 Nationally known NBC Sportscaster. Tomorrow's Roast: Delta Tau Delta. Every little bit helps! Two months after the Wall Street Crash of 1929, Delta Sigma Phi's yearly convention was held in Richmond, Virginia. Rev. The Gamma Xi Chapter of the Delta Sigma Phi Fraternity, the oldest active fraternity on campus, celebrated its 67th anniversary in November. Sigma Phi Epsilon is proud to recognize some of the many notable and accomplished members out of the 350,000 brothers who have joined our Fraternity since 1901. Courage. Mike Gminski Sigma Alpha Epsilon Duke University professional basketball player, Phil Jackson Sigma Alpha Epsilon University of North Dakota professional basketball coach, Pistol Pete Maravich Sigma Alpha Epsilon Louisiana State University professional basketball player, Gregg Marshall Sigma Alpha Epsilon Wichita State University current coach, Troy Aikman Sigma Alpha Epsilon UCLA Dallas Cowboys Super Bowl MVP Quarterback and Hall of Famer, Tony Boselli Sigma Alpha Epsilon University of Southern California professional football player, Mack Brown Sigma Alpha Epsilon Florida State University University of Texas at Austin football coach, Pete Carroll Sigma Alpha Epsilon University of the Pacific Seattle Seahawks football coach, Greg McElroy Sigma Alpha Epsilon University of Alabama QB 2009 National Champions, NFL QB for the Cincinnati Bengals, Dennis Erickson Sigma Alpha Epsilon football coach, Montana State University, Ed McCaffrey Sigma Alpha Epsilon Stanford University Professional football player, Matt Prater Sigma Alpha Epsilon University of Central Florida NFL Kicker for the Detroit Lions, Bo Schembechler Sigma Alpha Epsilon Miami University former University of Michigan football coach, Barry Switzer Sigma Alpha Epsilon University of Oklahoma Honorary former football coach University of Oklahoma and Dallas Cowboys, Fran Tarkenton Sigma Alpha Epsilon University of Georgia quarterback of Minnesota Vikings and New York Giants, Carson Palmer Sigma Alpha Epsilon University of Southern California quarterback of Arizona Cardinals, Christian McCaffrey Sigma Alpha Epsilon Stanford University Heisman trophy finalist running back, Josh Rosen Sigma Alpha Epsilon quarterback of University of California, Los Angeles, Hunter Henry Sigma Alpha Epsilon tight end of San Diego Chargers, University of Arkansas Mackey Award Winner, Kirby Smart Sigma Alpha Epsilon University of Georgia University of Georgia football head coach, Fran Tarkenton Sigma Alpha Epsilon University of Georgia Pro Football Hall of Fame, College Football Hall of Fame, Quarterback, Andy Bean Sigma Alpha Epsilon Sigma Alpha Epsilon University of Florida golf announcer, player on the PGA Champions Tour, Gary Koch Sigma Alpha Epsilon University of Florida golfer, sportscaster, course designer, Tom Purtzer Sigma Alpha Epsilon Arizona State University golfer, PGA Champions Tour, Patrick McEnroe Sigma Alpha Epsilon Stanford University tennis professional, Bob Baffert Sigma Alpha Epsilon University of Arizona Triple Crown winner, Marv Albert Sigma Alpha Mu sports commentator for NBC, Hank Greenberg Sigma Alpha Mu Major League Baseball Hall of Fame player, David Stern Sigma Alpha Mu Commissioner of the NBA, Bill Buckner Sigma Chi USC 1972 MLB Los Angeles Dodgers (1969-76), Chicago Cubs (1977-84), Boston Red Sox (1984-87 & 1990), Los Angeles Angels (1987-88, Jim Palmer Sigma Chi Arizona State 1967 MLB, Baltimore Orioles. Most recently, the Beta Kappa Chapter at the University of Alabama raised more than $18,000 in 2014 for the American Red Cross. Now, the sun is out, and hope begins. Here are a few of Delta Sigma Pi's most notable alumni:-Gilman G. Louie, Partner, Alsop Louie Partners; Former President & CEO, In-Q-Tel, Inc. Chris Dawson, Inventor, Polly Pocket. Beakie Powell of the West Alabama Chapter of the American Red Cross works closely with the men of the Beta Kappa chapter. Delta Sigma Phi is a national, not-for-profit Fraternity thats helped young men become better for more than a century. The fraternity reached out to a number of students, alumni, and volunteers to better understand the key character qualities of an ideal member. Paul Allen Phi Kappa Theta Co-Founder Microsoft, Owner of Portland Trail Blazers & Seattle Seahawks, Truett Cathy Pi Kappa Alpha Founder and CEO, Chick-Fil-A; Author and Philanthropist, Stephen R. Covey Pi Kappa Alpha Co-founder and Vice Chairman, FranklinCovey; Author, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, Tim Ferriss Pi Kappa Alpha Entrepreneur, Author, Podcaster, and Investor, Lonnie Poole Pi Kappa Phi Tau (NC State) CEO, Waste Management Systems, Mark Cuban Pi Lambda Phi Business and Investment.

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