55th general assembly event guide

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LAMBDA CHI ALPHA’S

55TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

& STEAD LEADERSHIP SEMINAR

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Dear Brothers and Guests,

On behalf of Lambda Chi Alpha, the Grand High Zeta, the Student Advisory Committee, the Council of Presidents and the General Fraternity staff, we would like to welcome you to Phoenix, Arizona. Thank you for taking time to join us and take part in making history by continuing to foster our founders’ belief in an undergraduate-run fraternity. Lambda Chi Alpha continues this tradition every other summer when the General Assembly convenes to conduct the business of the Fraternity. We hope that over the next few days you will enjoy your entire experience, culminating with our Purple, Green & Gold Banquet.

Whether this is your first international event, or you have many under your belt, prepare yourself for a memorable Lambda Chi Alpha experience. Throughout this conference, you will experience the strength of our brotherhood, as well as learn skills necessary to assist your chapter or colony to continue to grow. The International Headquarters staff has prepared an exciting program that you will find both educational, and more importantly, a whole lot of fun. The workshops and brotherhood events will allow you to learn more about Lambda Chi Alpha and your own abilities.

We challenge you to make this year’s General Assembly a great experience by developing relationships with your fellow undergraduate brothers, alumni, special guests. You can make this happen by what you put into it – the more you give, the more you will receive in return. For this reason, we strongly encourage you to attend all of the events and interact with other brothers from across North America. It is quite possible that some of the most educational components of the weekend will occur when you share ideas and experiences with brothers from other chapters and colonies. By doing this, you will be able to fully experience the true power of Lambda Chi Alpha!

Thank you for being here in Phoenix, and we hope that you will take everything you learn here this week and apply it back home at your campus.

Sincerely yours in ZAX,

William T. Farkas Chief Executive Officer

Lambda Chi Alpha CEO William T. Farkas

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WELCOME TO PHOENIX

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Get this event guide on your phone. Go to: Lambdachi.org/app or scan the code:

Feeling Lost?

If you have any questions during the event, please seek out a Lambda Chi Alpha Staff member or visit the Information Booth located in Frank Lloyd Wright foyer.

Hours of Operation

Friday, July 25th 8:45 a.m. – 5:45 p.m. Saturday, July 26th 8:45 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

4 Overview & Keys to Success 32 Hotel Map 48 Educational Leadership

Consultants

5 Ground Rules 34 International Ritual Team 52 ELC Travel Map

8 Thursday Schedule of Events 35 Award Recipients 54 Professional Staff

14 Friday Schedule of Events 38 Facilitators 58 2014 – 2015

Expansions

20 Saturday Schedule of Events 39 Grand High

Zeta 62 Foundation Board of Directors

28 Where Does My Money Go? 46 Master Stewards 66 Foundation Regional

Leaders


OVERVIEW & KEYS TO SUCCESS

Take NotesYou will be presented with a lot of information throughout the conference. Make sure to take notes with the title of the workshop and who you heard the information from, along with their contact information in case you want to follow up after the conference. Write down your ideas as they come to you in a legible format so you can revisit your ideas at a later time.

Step Outside Your Comfort ZoneDon’t be afraid to raise your hand and voice your opinion in the programming sessions. This is one of the only opportunities you’ll have to gain feedback from brothers at other schools. If you have a question, now is the time to ask it!

Keep An Open MindListen to the ideas you hear from other chapters and consider how their best practices could impact your own chapter. Take ownership of your chapter as an Active Member. Don’t be afraid to suggest changes to your chapter, especially if the only argument against new ideas is “we’ve always done it this way.”

Talk!Make the effort to connect with brothers from other schools! This will be one of the most useful ways to learn best practices to take back to your chapter. Exchange phone numbers and email addresses. Request to be their friend on Facebook. Set dates to keep in touch throughout the school year. The programming sessions will provide valuable information; however, you won’t get everything you can out of the conference unless you talk with representatives from other schools to learn what works well for them.

Prepare For The FutureAre you road-tripping back to the chapter with your brothers? Are you taking a flight back home? Take advantage of your travel time after the conference to collect your thoughts and prepare a report to the chapter. Share your notes with the appropriate officers over the summer before school starts and set aside time during the first chapter meeting to present what you learned to the entire chapter. The more you share your knowledge with the entire chapter, the more valuable your trip to 55th General Assembly will become.

Lambda Chi Alpha has celebrated a rich history. Since its inception, the loyal members of the Fraternity have gathered to take part in passing legislation that provides guidelines for the rules and regulations of Lambda Chi Alpha. These meetings occur every other year and are called General Assemblies; the first being in 1912. Leadership Seminars have also played a major role in the history of Lambda Chi Alpha in equipping the next generation of young men with the skills to lead their chapters. These events have been held all over the nation and included important legislation that has shaped our Fraternity. In previous General Assemblies we have created the High Iota and High Theta positions as well as adopted our modern Initiation Ritual. Not only is legislation reviewed and adopted but the Grand High Zeta is elected.


Alcoholic Beverages Alcohol and illegal drugs are not allowed at any General Assembly event. The legal drinking age in Arizona is 21 and is strictly enforced. Be prepared to show proof of age. For those who break the alcohol policy, they will be called before the Conduct Committee for a hearing.

Pool Etiquette Facility Use – Because the extreme heat of the day can make spending time by the pool unbearable, all pools at the Biltmore are open late. The Biltmore has a “Courtesy Rule” where guests are asked to be considerate and quiet when using the pools late at night.

Alcohol – No alcoholic beverages are allowed to be brought on site (violation of this expectation will result in expulsion from the event), including the pool and recreational areas.

Dress Code For education participants: Dress in a collared shirt and khakis/shorts for educational sessions

For legislative delegates: Dress in badge attire (shirt, tie, & badge) for all General Assembly sessions and committee meetings.

Friday night’s dinner is badge attire & coat. Friday and Saturday luncheons are business casual (slacks & collared shirt). The Purple Green & Gold Banquet on Saturday evening is badge attire (or tux).

* Hats are not to be worn during any workshop, General Assembly session, or meal function.

* Nametags must be worn at all times during the conference. They are your admittance to all conference events and meals.

Daily Announcements Announcements will be made at most meal functions. If you wish to make a general announcement, the submission deadline is noon the day before. Material may be submitted at the Information Booth. All announcements are subject to approval.

Emergencies and Medical Assistance In the case of an emergency or if you need medical assistance, contact a member of the Fraternity staff immediately! If you are unable to locate a Fraternity staff member ask the hotel staff to contact Director of Chapter Services Nick Zuniga.

Security Please make sure that you lock your hotel rooms and vehicles. Avoid leaving valuables in your room as the hotel and Fraternity staff are not responsible for lost or stolen items.

Quiet Hours Please keep noise low in the halls and guest rooms after 10:00 pm and before 8:00 am. Be respectful of your neighbors and other conference guests. Those who violate the quiet hours will be called before the Conduct Committee.

Lost and Found Please check with the Registration Booth to speak with a member of the Fraternity staff regarding lost and found items.

Fraternity Award Recipients Award recipients may pick up their awards following Friday morning’s convocation. A photo opportunity will be available during Saturday’s Purple, Green, and Gold Banquet.

Questions Questions should be directed to the Lambda Chi Alpha Information Booth or a member of the Fraternity staff.

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Brotherhood Lasts Forever, Hunger Shouldn’tThe 2013-2014 year was the first year of our partnership with Feeding America. We have made a direct impact in the fight to end hunger and have lived the value of Service and Stewardship. This academic year Lambda Chi Alpha chapters collected over 1.5 million pounds of food (equivalent to over 1,250,000 meals).

We challenge each of you to work with your chapter to reach our goal as an international organization of 2.5 MILLION POUNDS of food for the 2014-2015 academic year. We also would encourage you to host more than one service event to raise food this year. Here is how to get involved with a Feeding America Food bank.

1. Contact the local Feeding America Food bank in your area or use the link below: (http://feedingamerica.org/foodbank-results.aspx).

2. Host a philanthropic event (i.e. Watermelon Bust, Teeter-totter-thon, canned food drive etc.).

3. Donate the canned goods and funds raised to the appropriate location.

4. Fill out the food totals report on Officer Portal to submit your total poundage and be entered to win an award for your philanthropic efforts.

5. Have fun and enjoy living our value of Service and Stewardship.

Together We Can Fight To End Hunger

What Resources Does My Chapter Have to Fight Hunger?

Where to start? Philanthropy event planning can be challenging but when you plan ahead and promote your event it can be a huge success! Go to lcafooddrive.org to access the resources the General Fraternity provides when planning a food drive or philanthropy event.

Feeding America Resource Guide: This document walks you through our partnership with Feeding America, provides you with ideas and templates, and should be reviewed when planning your event.

Feeding America & Lambda Chi Alpha Logo: This logo is part of our branding with Feeding America and should be utilized on all of your event promotional materials.

Feeding America Promotional Material: These documents are editable templates which allow you to put a date and time for your event. These include banners, table tents and more.

With these resources you should have a clear understanding of how to plan an event, how to promote your event and how to execute it. If you have any additional questions feel free to reach out to Joe Citro at [email protected] or at 317-803-7311.

FEEDING AMERICA

Brothers, you should take a moment to be proud of yourselves and all you have done to feed those in your community. You have directly impacted those around you by hosting food drives, raising money and showing people our values. Whether your chapter raised 15,000 pounds or 100,000 pounds you all played a role in allowing us to accomplish our goal. Yet, there is still much work to be done, still many people to feed and still an opportunity to make a greater difference in this world. So while we let this moment of pride and joy sink in, remember that we have an opportunity to make an even greater impact. Let’s make it happen!

Recognizing a Great Partnership at GA

The official Feeding America, Lambda Chi Alpha partnership logo.

accomplished in the first 6 months of our partnership

our goal for our second year of the partnership

1.5 Million lbs. of Food

2.5 Million lbs. of Food

Join Our Education Session

Kelli Walker, Director of Corporate Partnerships for Feeding America Headquarters, will host an educational session with Joe Citro, Special Advisor to the CEO, on Feeding America and Philanthropy. This will occur from 7:00pm-8:00pm on Thursday in Sedona.

Learn more about what you can do to increase philanthropic efforts, how to collaborate with your community partners and how to be an advocate in your community; especially when working with Feeding America. After this presentation you will be well equipped and will be able to work with chapter members to increase philanthropic efforts in your chapter and community.

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THURSDAY, JULY 24

IRT Practice 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Private Location

This is a closed practice for members and coaches of the 2014 International Ritual Team.

Registration 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Arizona Biltmore Ballroom (Casa Grande)

Please bring one form of identification to receive all of your conference materials including some nice giveaways. Once you are registered, move all of your items into your room and then enjoy free time before the official kickoff at 1:00pm.

Vendor Exhibit Hall Open 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Gold Room

Stop by the vendor exhibit hall and check out the latest merchandises and services that could enhance the performance of your chapter.

Tuxedo Pick-Up 10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Rimrock

If you pre-ordered a tuxedo for Saturday nights banquet, stop by during this time to pick up your tuxedo.

Alumni Conference Elections 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. FLW Salon J

According to the Constitution & Statutory Code, there shall be an Alumni Conference made up entirely of alumni brothers. The purpose of the Alumni Conference is to elect delegates to the General Assembly. Any alumnus in good standing, except members of the Grand High Zeta, Board of Councilors, or Order of Merit, are eligible to serve as a delegate for the Alumni Conference but no more than one alumnus of any chapter or colony shall be elected as a delegate.

All alumni are encouraged to attend the Alumni Conference.

#55thGAWelcome & Kickoff 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. FLW Salon EF

This session is the official kick-off to the 55th General Assembly & Leadership Seminar. The Chief Executive Officer of Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., Bill Farkas, will welcome all attendees to Phoenix, Arizona and to the Arizona Biltmore Resort & Spa. During this session, attendees will also be provided with an overview of the event, as well as expectations for conduct and behavior.

To kick off the event, attendees will get to hear a special presentation from Dr. Kevin Snyder titled “Be Greek… Be Proud!” Dr. Kevin Snyder is a motivational speaker who has served as a university

Dean of Students, has authored four books and has traveled to audiences in all 50 states.

Come join us to kick off the 55th General Assembly & Leadership Seminar!

Recruitment Education Block 2:45 p.m. – 5:45 p.m. FLW Ballroom & McArthur Ballroom

For this educational block, all programming attendees have the ability to choose their own path and determine which recruitment workshop to attend. These are all focused on recruitment and how to improve your chapter or colony’s operations. Please choose one out of the four different workshops for each session and be sure to sign in at the start of them.

There will only be two sessions during the following time blocks:

Session 1: 2:45 – 4:05 p.m.

Session 2: 4:15 – 5:35 p.m.

A brief description of the sessions can be found on the following pages along with the room they are located in and the objectives of the program.

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Branding and Marketing

What is your chapter’s brand? How are you marketing the Lambda Chi Alpha experience on your campus? This session discusses how to best brand and market your chapter as well as discuss how to ensure you are sending the right message. Participants will review best practices for branding and marketing techniques taken from successful chapters and organizations.

Be sure to attend this if you feel your chapter needs help in this area! Locations for this program are as follow:

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Focusing on the Individual

Does your recruitment process and efforts centered on events? This workshop will discuss how to shift the focus from events and onto the individuals you are potentially recruiting. You will discuss why it’s more important to focus on the individuals and how you can incorporate this practice in your chapter. Participants will learn about the 6-step recruitment process to utilize to ensure you are recruiting the best men on your campus.


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Values-Based is Best

This session focuses on how to ensure the men you are recruiting truly possesses the values and characters your chapter is looking for. Participates will be determining what their ideal member possesses in characteristics and how to identify the values in these potential members. Participants will also review components of their recruitment process and how to systematically and initially build the Seven Core Values into that process or function.


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A Year-Round Effort

Only recruiting once a semester? This session focuses on building a deeper understanding of what year-round recruitment is, and how easily it can be incorporated into what your chapter is already doing. Participants will be exposed to the benefits of implementing the process and will leave with a clear way to make recruitment a weekly activity and not just once a semester. The participants will also assess their chapter’s current practices and understand why it is important to evaluate our recruitment efforts periodically.


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#55thGAGeneral Assembly: Session #1 2:45 p.m. – 3:45 p.m. Grand Ballroom

The General Assembly is the supreme ruling body of Lambda Chi Alpha, and meets to elect the officers of Lambda Chi Alpha and to determine policies and procedure for the chapters, colonies, and members.

During this session, all official delegates and those with voting franchise will participate in a legislative workshop which includes a review of the standing rules for the General Assembly and committee assignments, as well as a summary of proposed bills and resolutions.

General Assembly: Committee Meetings 4:00 p.m. – 5:45 p.m. Biltmore Conference Center & McArthur Ballroom

All official delegates will serve on a legislative committee for the General Assembly, which considers new laws and policies for the entire Fraternity. Locations for each committee are as follows: General Fraternity Policy I – Grand CanyonGeneral Fraternity Policy II – FlagstaffGeneral Fraternity Policy III – MesaGeneral Fraternity Policy IV – McArthur 5General Fraternity Policy V – McArthur 6General Fraternity Policy VI – McArthur 7General Fraternity Policy VII – Sedona Status of Chapters Committee – Casa Grande

“Let’s give a Hip, Hip Hooray for dear old Lambda Chi…”

We need YOU to sing in the 55th General Assembly Chorus! All are invited and encouraged to be a part of the International Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity Chorus. Prior singing experience is not necessary.

Rehearsal Times and Locations: Thursday, July 24th 8:00 – 8:30 PMFLW Salon A

Saturday, July 26th 7:30 – 8:00 AMFLW Salon A

Saturday, July 26th 5:30 – 6:30 PMFLW Salon EF

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THURSDAY, JULY 24

ΛΧΑ Trivia 8:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. McArthur Ballroom

Join us for an upbeat and fast-paced game show that is similar to those you would see in sports bars. Test your knowledge of Lambda Chi Alpha, pop culture, sports, and much more! Prizes will be handed out to winners throughout the night, so don’t miss out on the fun.

A dessert bar will also be available during this time that will satisfy anyone’s with a sweet tooth!

How Your Chapter Can Make the Most of Micro-blogging on Twitter & Facebook Presenter: Daniel Miller, News Anchor for WISH-TV based in Indianapolis, Indiana Location: Mesa

Brother Daniel Miller will discuss how chapters are using social media (Twitter & Facebook) to get the word out about their chapter events, news and celebrations. This presentation will also discuss connecting with alumni, discussing the use of a

hashtag and how social media can HELP and HURT your chapter.

Emmy award winning reporter, Brother Daniel Miller, is a weekend and evening anchor/reporter for WISH-TV’s 24 Hours News 8. He is a graduate of High Point University in High Point, North Carolina where he was an active member of the Iota-Phi Zeta of Lambda Chi Alpha. He has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science. While at High Point he served as his Zeta’s High Gamma and as an alumni brother he served as the High Pi for the Psi Zeta at Purdue. Brother Miller is also a former professional staff member for Lambda Chi where he served as the Director of Public Relations.

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Kickoff Dinner 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. FLW Salon EF

Come and break bread with brothers and guests from all across North America. This dinner is a casual meal to gather and enjoy some brotherhood. Nick Zuniga, Director of Chapter Services, will serve as the dinner host.

Bonus Presentations 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Biltmore Conference Center

All attendees have the ability to attend one of three special presentations being offered during this one-hour education block. These presentations are being facilitated by special presenters who have great knowledge and many years of experience on the topics they are presenting. So take advantage and attend one of these special presentations!

A brief description of the presentations can be found below along with the room where they are located in and the objectives of the presentation.

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#55thGABrotherhood Lasts Forever, Hunger Shouldn’t Presenter: Kelli Walker, Director of Corporate Partnerships for Feeding America Location: Sedona

Feeding America staff member Kelli Walker and IHQ staff member Joe Citro will discuss ways to get involved with Feeding America. This includes collaborating with a community partner, planning a successful service event and making service

a part of your chapter culture.

Kelli Walker has degrees from Butler University where she received a Bachelor of Arts in Speech and Theatre and from Northern Illinois University where she received a Master of Arts in Communication Studies. She has previously served as the Executive Director of United Way of Grundy County and as the Director of Industry Campaign Initiatives at Columbia College before taking on her appointment to serve as the Director of Corporate Partnerships for Feeding America.

Tough Brotherhood Presenter: Bill Farkas, Chief Executive Officer of Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Location: Grand Canyon

CEO Bill Farkas will host a session for Initiated members only to discuss tough brotherhood. This will focus on building accountability within a chapter and discussing ways to reinforce our oaths and obligations.

From his beginnings of serving as an intern for the International Headquarters, serving as the Student Advisory Committee Chairman, and serving professionally as a Chapter Consultant, Associate Director of Chapter Services, and now Chief Executive Officer, Brother Bill Farkas has served our Brotherhood in many different ways. Brother Farkas graduated from Butler University where he was an active member of the Alpha-Alpha Zeta of Lambda Chi Alpha. His non-fraternal appointments include serving in leadership positions in higher education at his alma-mater of Butler University, Embry-Riddle, and Western Washington.

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FRIDAY, JULY 25

Continental Breakfast 7:15 a.m. – 8:15 a.m. FLW Salon EF

Make sure you’re prepared for the first full day of activities with a good breakfast to kick start your day. An array of breakfast items will be available for you to choose from.

IRT Practice 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Private Location

This is a closed practice for members and coaches of the 2014 International Ritual Team.

Conclave Host Chapters

Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity wishes to express gratitude and appreciation to the following chapters for the hosting and planning of the 2014 Regional Conclaves:

• University of Delaware- Atlantic Conclave• University of Southern Indiana- Bluegrass Conclave• University of North Carolina @ Wilmington- Colonial Conclave• Kettering University- Great Lakes Conclave• Coe College- Great Plains Conclave• Mercer University- Great South Conclave• University of Louisiana @ Lafayette – Gulf Coast Conclave• Indiana University – Midwestern Conclave• Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute- Northeast Conclave• Kansas State University- Ozark Conclave• University of Oregon- Pacific Northwest Conclave• Oregon State University- Pacific Northwest Conclave• Florida Institute of Technology- Peninsula Conclave• Colorado State University – Pueblo – Rocky Mountain ConclaveInterested in hosting Conclave this spring? Contact Marcus Kelley at [email protected] for details about the petitioning process.

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Vendor Exhibit Hall Open 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Gold Room

Stop by the vendor exhibit hall and check out the latest merchandises and services that could enhance the performance of your chapter.

Morning Convocation 8:15 a.m. – 8:45 a.m. FLW Salon EF

Start your morning right by meeting for an overview of the day’s events and important announcements. Updates will be provided on any changes to the day’s programs or locations. Marcus Kelley, Associate Director of Education, will serve as the host for the morning convocation.

Fraternity Education: The ΛΧΑ Approach 9:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. FLW Ballroom & McArthur Ballroom

This session is designed to challenge participants to think critically about their chapters’ fraternity education program and the methods used to educate their members. Participants will have chance to experience, reflect, and share their thoughts and perspectives on the purpose and goals of fraternity education and the role it can play in their fraternity experience. The goal of this workshop is to learn and discuss best practices to incorporate the Lambda Chi Alpha’s Learning Model, as well as best practices to confront hazing situations. Please look on your name badge to see your assigned group.


General Assembly: Committee Meetings 9:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. Biltmore Conference Center & McArthur Ballroom

All official delegates will serve on a legislative committee for the General Assembly, which considers new laws and policies for the entire Fraternity. Locations for each committee are as follows:

General Fraternity Policy I – Grand CanyonGeneral Fraternity Policy II – FlagstaffGeneral Fraternity Policy III – MesaGeneral Fraternity Policy IV – McArthur 5General Fraternity Policy V – McArthur 6General Fraternity Policy VI – McArthur 7General Fraternity Policy VII – Sedona Status of Chapters Committee – Casa Grande

Complete Your Harm Reduction Report

Each semester, chapters and colonies of Lambda Chi Alpha have the opportunity to submit a Harm Reduction Report to General Fraternity Staff. The report, submitted on May 1 for the spring semester and December 1 for the fall semester, serves two primary purposes:

1. The report allows the chapter or colony an opportunity to report their harm reduction efforts over the past semester.

2. The report acts as an application for a reduction in the per-man Risk Management Assessment Fee for every chapter and colony.

Each chapter or colony’s harm reduction efforts are evaluated using the Lambda Chi Alpha Learning Model components, consisting of experience, reflect, make meaning, and share. The components are used to evaluate the topic areas of crisis management, event planning, harm reduction education, house safety, and fire safety. Following their submission, reports are reviewed by a staff member and receive a corresponding score. This score determines the per-man discount that the chapter or colony will receive on their Risk Management Assessment Fee. Please see the High Iota Ops Guide for additional information on the Harm Reduction Report. Your chapter/colony could potentially save $17.75 per man next semester!

If you have any questions, please contact: [email protected].

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Event Planning Guide

Event planning has to be a stressful process, doesn’t it? The Lambda Chi Alpha Event Planning Guide was released as a resource to simplify the event planning process for undergraduate members. Rather than have each applicable form listed separately, the Event Planning Guide contains all forms needed for a chapter to properly host an event. The Event Planning Guide also offers a step by step breakdown of planning a chapter event, and the Event Planning Form. Remember, event planning does not have to be a stressful process. Utilize the Event Planning Guide to execute the 6 P’s of Planning: Prior Proper Planning Prevents Poor Performance. As you plan events over the course of the year, make use of the resources presented in the Event Planning Guide and know that staff members are always available to assist in the process.

You can find the Event Planning Guide in the document library on Officer Portal in the Event Planning Folder. If you have any questions on the event planning process, please email [email protected].

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Awards Luncheon 12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. FLW Salon EF

During this luncheon, we will recognize the Cyril F. “Duke” Flad Outstanding Undergraduate recipient, as well as recognize the recipient for the Lambda Chi Alpha’s Fraternity Advisor of the Year award. Brother Grand High Epsilon, Jim Schrader, will serve as the master of ceremonies for the luncheon.

General Assembly: Session #2 1:45 p.m. – 5:45 p.m. Grand Ballroom

The General Assembly is the supreme ruling body of Lambda Chi Alpha, and meets to elect the officers of the Grand High Zeta and to determine policies and procedure for the chapters, colonies, and members. During this session, the legislation committees will begin bring proposed bills and resolution to the General Assembly floor for discussion and voting.

True Leader Programming 1:45 p.m. – 5:45 p.m. FLW Ballroom & McArthur Ballroom

Unlike other leadership development programs that exist, True Leader is not a standalone program, but rather, one that is completely integrated into the True Brother Initiative. In each stage of a brother’s journey to become a True Brother, there will be opportunities to learn, develop, and utilize leadership skills. There are three separate workshops available depending on which you have completed thus far.


FRIDAY, JULY 25

Interested in Serving on the 2015 International Ritual Team?

Qualifications:

• An active initiated member in good standing.• Have at least one academic year remaining as an undergraduate. • Must be available for weekly conference calls leading up to the summer conference. • Must have their roles fully memorized before the start of the conference.

Applications must be submitted to the Office of Administration by May 1, 2015 to perform at the 2015 Stead Leadership Seminar.

For more information please contact Jon Moss at [email protected].

True Leader One: Building Awareness To become more aware of one’s strengths and weaknesses as a leader and becoming more aware of one’s natural leadership style.

True Leader Two: Developing Relationships To focus on the development and understanding of interpersonal group dynamics and development of skills in engaging others.

True Leader Three: Understanding Leadership Styles To gain more mature leadership skills and to demonstrate the ability to practice flexibility of leadership styles.

Please look on the back of your name badge to see your assigned group.

Tuxedo Pick-Up 5:00 p.m. – 6:15 p.m. Rimrock

If you pre-ordered a tuxedo for Saturday’s night banquet, stop by during this time to pick up your tuxedo.

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*Initiation Ritual

Code VI-3. Official Badge. “…The Official Badge is worn over the heart by Brothers in good standing on the outermost layer of clothing that is not normally removed, i.e., pull-over sweater, vest, or shirt (when neither of the former is worn). It is worn only on a collared shirt. It is not worn on a jacket of any type including the coat-style sweater…The badge guard normally is the Greek letter(s) designating the Zeta; without exception the guard is worn by all Brothers so that the guard is clearly below the Delta Pi on the badge…”

At the doors to the exemplification all brothers will be challenged for entrance into the Ritual chamber. Also remember that this is a solemn occasion, anyone disturbing the assembly will be escorted out. Please turn off all phones and electronic devices.

Brother Lynn Chipperfield will be reading the Ritual Narration during the Ritual Exemplification. Brother Chipperfield is a Drury University graduate and served the fraternity as the Grand High Pi from 2002 to 2010 and as the Grand High Phi in 2010. He currently serves on the Professional Staff as the General Counsel for Lambda Chi Alpha.

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Initiation Ritual Dinner 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. FLW Salon EF

Before the exemplification of the Initiation Ritual, brothers and guests will come together to share a meal. This is a semi-formal meal and attendees will need to be in “badge attire” (shirt & tie required, jacket optional) for dinner and for the ritual exemplification which will follow directly after dinner.

During the meal, attendees will also have the pleasure to hear an inspiring keynote presentation about living your ritual from Brother Pete Smithhisler (Western Illinois 1987), President and Chief Executive Officer of the North-American Interfraternity Conference, Inc.

Initiation Ritual Exemplification* 8:15 p.m. – 11:30 p.m. Arizona Biltmore Ballroom

Initiated Brothers please join us as we welcome our newest brother into our bond. Brother Lynn Chipperfield will be reading the narration of our ritual during the exemplification. Brothers are required to wear badge attire to this event.

Associate Member Roundtable 8:15 p.m. – 11:30 p.m. Paradise Pool

During this session, all Associate Members will share their experience thus far and what to expect as they continue their journey.


Continental Breakfast 7:15 a.m. – 8:15 a.m. FLW Salon EF

Make sure you’re prepared for the final full day of activities with a good breakfast to kick start your day. An array of breakfast items will be available for you to choose from.

Council of Presidents Town Hall and Election 7:20 a.m. – 8:15 a.m. FLW Salon D

This is the annual meeting of all High Alphas within Lambda Chi Alpha to come together and discuss the issues at hand around North America. All High Alphas should attend this meeting to offer his input and to elect the 2014 - 2015 chairman and vice chairman of the Council of Presidents.

The following brothers have submitted an application for the 2014 – 2015 Chairman and Vice Chairman on the Council of Presidents*:

Austin Harrison (Mercer)

David Kennedy (Butler)

Nicholas Meyer (Oregon State)

*Nominations from the floor will not be accepted

Morning Convocation 8:15 a.m. – 8:45 a.m. FLW Salon EF

Start your morning right by meeting for an overview of the day’s events and important announcements. Updates will be provided on any changes to the day’s programs or locations. Matt Roy, Associate Director of Chapter Services, will serve as the host for the morning convocation.

Vendor Exhibit Hall Open 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. FLW- Pre Function Central

Stop by the vendor exhibit hall and check out the latest merchandise and services that could enhance the performance of your chapter. Don’t miss out on this last opportunity to pick up some Lambda Chi Alpha gear and learn about services provided by our vendors.

General Assembly: Session #3 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Grand Ballroom

The General Assembly is the supreme ruling body of Lambda Chi Alpha, and meets to elect the officers of the Grand High Zeta and to determine policies and procedure for the chapters, colonies, and members.

During this session, the legislation committees will continue to bring proposed bills and resolutions to the General Assembly floor for discussion and voting.

SATURDAY, JULY 26

#55thGAHarm Reduction Presentation 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Arizona Biltmore Ballroom

In this morning’s presentation, participants will have the privilege to hear a special presentation from Dave Westol about individual decision making. Through his presentation, Dave will also share with us how individual

actions are related to event planning and the impact it could have on a group or chapter.

Dave Westol is the founder, owner, and CEO of Limberlost Consulting, Inc. Limberlost Consulting works with groups at all levels to provide strategic planning, consulting, and presentations on a wide variety of topics and subjects...but always by listening first and understanding your needs. Dave is an alumnus of Michigan State University and served 18 years as the Chief Executive Officer of Theta Chi Fraternity.

Harm Reduction Small Group 10:40 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. FLW Ballroom & McArthur Ballroom

Following the morning’s presentation, participants will have the opportunity to discuss and debrief the presentation further in small groups. Participants will then take the information they learned in the presentation and apply it to an interactive activity that up for debate!

Please look on your name badge to see your assigned group.

Group 1 FLW Salon A

Group 2 FLW Salon B

Group 3 FLW Salon C

Group 4 FLW Salon D

Group 5 FLW Salon G

Group 6 FLW Salon H

Group 7 FLW Salon I

Group 8 FLW Salon J

Group 9 McArthur 5

Group 10 McArthur 6

Group 11 McArthur 7

Group 12 McArthur 4


Alumni Recognition Luncheon 12:15 p.m. – 2:15 p.m. FLW Salon EF

The Alumni Recognition Luncheon is the time to pause and commemorate the achievements of our alumni volunteers and the hard work done by our Educational Foundation Board of Directors and professional staff. During this luncheon, we will recognize this year’s Order of Merit recipients, as well as celebrate the completion of the “Investing in Future Leaders Campaign”. Mark Bauer, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Lambda Chi Alpha Educational Foundation, will serve as the master of ceremonies for the luncheon.

General Assembly: Session #4 2:45 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Grand Ballroom

The General Assembly is the supreme ruling body of Lambda Chi Alpha, and meets to elect the officers of the Grand High Zeta and to determine policies and procedure for the chapters, colonies, and members.

During this session, the legislation committees will continue bring proposed bills and resolution to the General Assembly floor for discussion and voting.

SATURDAY, JULY 26

*The following gold box contains the options for specialized programs.

Q&A with Pete Presenter: Pete Smithhisler, President and CEO of the North-American Interfraternity Conference, Inc.

Location: FLW Salon G

During this session, participants will have the opportunity to ask questions and hear the perspective from the President and CEO of the North-American Interfraternity Conference (NIC) on the current state and future for fraternities, as well as the impact they can make on today’s college campus.

The NIC is the trade association representing 74 International and National Men’s Fraternities; that serves to advocate the needs of its member fraternities through enrichment of the fraternity experience; advancement and growth of the fraternity community; and enhancement of the educational mission of the host institutions.

Chapter Finances: Getting the Most out of Your BuckPresenters: Michele Camarco, CFO & Director of Business Affairs for Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.; James Ratliff III, Associate Director of Business Affairs for Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.

Location: FLW Salon D

Is your chapter always operating in the red? Do you feel your chapter needs to do better with money management? Then stop by to learn some tips from the experts! During this session, participants will learn about the effective techniques for budgeting and money management, as well as learn the basics about the IRS tax regulations.

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Specialized Programming* 2:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. FLW Ballroom

For the next two hours, all attendees have the opportunity to choose their own educational paths. Eight different workshops are being offered so please pick the top two you would like to attend. If you are with another member of your chapter or colony, make sure you separate to attend as many workshops as possible.

The two sessions will take place during the following times:

Session 1: 2:30 – 3:20 p.m.

Session 2: 3:30 – 4:20 p.m.

Inner Circle Programming 2:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Private Location

To share best practices for implementation of the Inner Circle Journey, and to provide an opportunity for troubleshooting. Evolutions will be conducted during this session as well.

If you received a letter when you checked-in on Thursday, please utilize it to find the location of this meeting. If you misplaced or letter or need assistance, please visit the information booth.

How To Avoid Living With Your Parents After College: It Starts Before You GraduatePresenters: Scott Eggers, Master Steward and House Corporation President for Wabash College; Jayme Little, Master Steward and Chapter Advisor for the University of Cincinnati

Location: FLW Salon I

There’s an alarming trend happening today. Nearly one in five 20-somethings are living with their parents after college. It’s no surprise when students today are graduating with over $29,000 in academic loan debt. Lambda Chi Alpha builds men of strong values ready to tackle many of the post-graduate challenges. Learn how you and your junior and senior brothers can better better prepare for post-college finances, the interview process, and using LinkedIn. We’ll also discuss how you can stay involved with the fraternity after graduation.

SPECIALIZED PROGRAMMING

Philanthropy: It’s More Than a Tank Top!Presenters: Becky Davison, Assistant Director of Leadership Development at Seton Hall University; Jessica McPherrin, Assistant Director of Fraternity & Sorority Affairs at Lehigh University

Location: FLW Salon H

During this workshop, participants will have the opportunity to discuss their shared value of Service and Stewardship and how this value is put into action within their chapters. We will also discuss philanthropy and community service to better understand the similarities and differences, while helping participants define why Service and Stewardship is important to them.


SATURDAY, JULY 26

Living Our RitualPresenters: Jon Moss, Expansion Manager for Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. & IRT Coach; Wayne Shelton, Master Steward and High Pi for Louisiana State University; Jarred Stetser, Master Steward and High Pi for Arizona State University

Location: FLW Salon A

This workshop will allow collegiate brothers to take an in depth look at how to truly live the ritual of Lambda Chi Alpha using oaths and symbolism in their daily lives. Brothers will also discuss chapter areas in need of improvement and will learn how living our ritual can help individual and chapter accountability.

The 80/20 Problem: Getting Members to Do MorePresenters: Matthew Deeg, Assistant Director of Fraternity/Sorority and Residence Life, Hanover College; Molly Devine, Coordinator of Fraternity and Sorority Life, Texas Christian University

Location: FLW Salon C

Have you ever looked around at a chapter meeting and wondered why you and your exec are the only ones making anything happen for your chapter? Are you tired of begging, offering points or prizes, or threatening to get people to do things? If so, we should chat. Come learn about trust and member empowerment and see how you can.

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SPECIALIZED PROGRAMMING

The Habits of Highly Effective Zetas: Officer Transition Presenters: Caleb Chapman, Master Steward and High Pi for Tarleton State University; Johnny Robinson, Master Steward and Assistant Director of Fraternity & Sorority Life at the University of Texas at Arlington

Location: FLW Salon B

The officer transition period is one of the most important aspects of creating a shared vision, goals and objectives for your High Zeta. Those Zetas that transition successfully can set strategic initiatives that build upon the previous year’s officers. Unfortunately, this can be a difficult process to undertake and many chapters experience only limited success. During this interactive session you will assume the role as a member of the incoming/outgoing High Zeta and offer strategies and support to propel the chapter into becoming “highly effective”. This framework will provide you with an action plan to assist your chapter in implementing a successful officer transition.

19 Unorthodox Ways to Evaluate a Chapter Presenter: Dave Westol, Limberlost Consulting, Inc.

Location: FLW Salon J

There are innumerable ways to evaluate a chapter. Most of those procedures use measurable comparisons such as the grade point average, the number of community service hours, or the number of members. In this session, we will evaluate chapters based upon unconventional factors such as the voicemail message of the chapter president, the number of seniors involved in the chapter, the appearance of members in composite photos and attendance and participation of members at campus, regional and national leadership events. The first objection to the session is usually, “How can you judge an entire chapter by one little thing?” The answer? Evaluation is based upon a compilation of factors but the little things usually add up to become big things.


SATURDAY, JULY 26

Purple Green and Gold Banquet 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. FLW Ballroom

The final banquet of the 2014 General Assembly & Leadership Seminar will offer the regalia and tradition of our great fraternity. This formal event will allow all attendees the opportunity to enjoy the pageantry and fellowship of the brotherhood and celebrate the accomplishments of the past several days.

During this banquet, we will recognize the chapters who are the recipients for this year’s Phoenix Award and Grand High Alpha Award. The Phoenix Award is presented to chapters that have made positive strides in overall chapter operations for at least three consecutive years; and the Grand High Alpha Award is the highest honor that a chapter can receive from the General Fraternity which recognizes chapters that have maintained a superior level of operations for at least three consecutive years.

The keynote speaker is Michael Armstrong. Armstrong is the retired Chairman of the Board of Trustees, John Hopkins Medicine, Health System Corporation and Hospital, retired Chairman and Director Emeritus of Comcast Corporation and the former Chairman and CEO of AT&T and Hughes Electronics. He has also served at the Chairman of the Board of IBM World Trade Corporation. Armstrong is also philanthropically active in U.S. higher education, medical research, community needs, disadvantaged kids and infastructure projects in Guatemala.

Meet your ELC at the Pool 10:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m. Paradise Pool

Want to get to know your Educational Leadership Consultant? Well here is your chance. Take some time to unwind and relax as you meet your chapter’s ELC!

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Bus Departure Conference Entrance

Shuttles departing the Arizona Biltmore Resort will pick up departing attendees outside in front of the Arizona Biltmore Conference Center on Wrigley Drive. One bus will leave on every half-hour. They will leave right on time so do not be late or you will have to wait for the next one! All attendees are encouraged to depart the resort at least 90 minutes prior to their departing flight time. All attendees must also check out of their rooms by noon on Sunday and must take all belongings with them.

The bus schedule is the following:

Lambda Chi Alpha chapters are reaching their 25th, 50th, 75th and even 100th anniversary celebrations. If you want to make this event memorable and special the General Fraternity encourages you to download the Anniversary Guide on Officer Portal.

This guide walks you through the planning process for your milestone event and provides you with multiple templates you can edit and use for your event. Take advantage of this wonderful resource and if you have any questions regarding Anniversary Celebrations please reach out to the Special Advisor to the Chief Executive Officer Joe Citro at [email protected].

Is Your Chapter Celebrating a Milestone Anniversary?

SUNDAY, JULY 27

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WHERE DOES MY MONEY GO?

FY14 Budget Expenses ($5.1 Million)

Where Does My Money Go?This is a commonly asked question from undergraduate members of Lambda Chi Alpha, and rightfully so. Although we make our complete financial statements available every year to members, we want to provide this simple overview of where your money goes. A common misconception among undergrads is that each due or fee, such as Associate Member fees or Member dues, pays for one thing in particular. This is true for only two of the fees. The Risk Management Assessment (RMA) is allocated for Risk Management expenses of the General Fraternity. Likewise, payments for conferences are allocated toward the costs of upcoming conferences. All other fees and dues, such as Member dues, Associate Member fees, Initiation fees, and the Base Chapter fees, go to support the remaining general operating expenses of the fraternity.

Risk ManagementThe largest category of the General Fraternity’s expenses is the Risk Management Program which is budgeted to comprise 31% of the total expenses for the current fiscal year (July 1, 2013 – June 30, 2014). Fifty-one percent of your Risk Management fees go directly to the insurance company for Lambda Chi Alpha’s Liability Insurance. Twenty-two percent of your risk management fees directly fund the insurance claims reserve, which allows us to pay our annual deductible. The annual insurance deductible has risen from $250,000 to $350,000 this year (and is increasing further to $500,000 next year due to recent poor claims history). The two other large expenses for Risk Management are salaries and benefits, as well as travel costs, at 15% and 9% respectively. While these expenses are high in total, Lambda Chi Alpha’s RMA costs have historically been below average compared to the other top fraternities.

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WHERE DOES MY MONEY GO?

The Bottom LineThe General Fraternity’s goal is to provide you with the best possible fraternal experience at a reasonable cost. We have competitive dues and risk management costs compared to other top fraternities; but we are constantly looking for ways to save you money. To summarize, below is a list of where your money goes:

• Insurance and Risk Management services

• ELC and Headquarters Staff who support your members and officers

• Officer Portal, Lambdachi.org, and the member database

• General Assembly & Leadership Seminars

• Costs associated with alumni training (High Pi, Master Steward, Housing Corp, etc.)

• Administrative costs

• Any extra revenue goes into a reserve fund that will protect Lambda Chi Alpha in hard times. It is considered our “rainy day” fund.

Chapter ServicesChapter Services expenses are the second largest category of the General Fraternity’s expenses, and are budgeted to comprise 20% of the total expenses for the current fiscal year. The Chapter Services department is comprised of nine Educational Leadership Consultants (ELC’s), three Expansion Managers, and four additional full time employees. The salary, benefits, and travel costs of the ELCs are the majority of the Chapter Services budget. Every ELC’s first year pay is the IRS minimum salary of $23,660.00. Alumni involvement, chapter operation, and education are also a part of Chapter Services.

Management and General ExpensesThe Management and General expenses of the General Fraternity are expected to make up 19% of the total expenses this fiscal year. Expenses included in this category are related to the Grand High Zeta (GHZ), CEO, and Business Affairs Department. The Grand High Zeta, or Lambda Chi Alpha’s board of directors, oversees the General Fraternity. The

members of the Grand High Zeta use their expertise in their various fields to help guide the direction of the organization. The Grand High Zeta roles are voluntary and no member of the Grand High Zeta is paid for his service. The only expenses that come from the Grand High Zeta are travel, plus room and board costs for fraternity meetings.

Annual ConferenceOur yearly conference, either the General Assembly or the Stead Leadership Seminar, is provided to you at a discount. We are budgeting to collect only half of the expected expenses from undergraduates for the 2014 General Assembly. The other half will be funded by the Lambda Chi Alpha Educational Foundation. The Educational Foundation’s funds come from thousands of generous alumni and undergraduates who support the Annual Operating Fund and the current capital/endowment campaign, investing in Future Leaders Campaign. In essence you only pay for the non-educational aspects of the conferences such as rooming and food, with the Educational Foundation supporting all of the costs of the educational programs and services.

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DID YOU KNOW?

A High Pi term of office is 2 years and he is appointed by the Grand High Pi? By having a certified and appointed High Pi the chapter is eligible to receive an $8.75 credit per man for the year on their Risk Management Assessment.

That’s $525 SAVINGS A YEAR for the average chapter* Imagine what your chapter could do….

Don’t have one? Get one. Need help? Contact Associate Director of Alumni Involvement George Taylor at [email protected]

*60 members (Average Chapter Size) X $8.76 (Per Member Savings on RMA) = $525 Total

• Ritual Equipment• More T-Shirts• Retreats (Zeta or Chapter)• Social Events• House Improvements

• Brotherhood Events• Registration to STEAD or

GA• Philanthropy Events


INTERNATIONAL RITUAL TEAM


INTERNATIONAL RITUAL TEAM

A special thank you goes out to our International Ritual team and Coaches. These individuals have spent countless hours the past 8 weeks practicing and perfecting our ritual. We are very privileged to have men so dedicated to the success of our ritual performance.

Uriel BerrumDenverAlpha-Pi Joseph BerrySouth Carolina-AikenPi-Alpha

Daniel BowmanShippensburgShippensburg Colony

Jack CawleySouthern IndianaPhi-Xi

Tanner DelapenaMissouri StateMissouri State Colony

Zach EnglemanUMBCPhi-Delta

William HaggettAmericanPi-Omicron

Alexander HorncliffCalifornia-PolytechnicPhi-Sigma

Brett JonesTowsonPhi-Omega

Cameron KelleyIndianaAlpha-Omicron

Zach KohamaSDMSTSDSMT Colony

Daniel LatimerWyomingDelta-Rho

Zach LeeArkansas StateIota-Theta

Justin LoperKettering-ALambda-Epsilon A

Calvin LordRPIEpsilon-Eta

Tyler MadduxDruryTheta-Sigma

Jonathan MartelTexas-AustinAlpha-Mu

Austin MeyerArizona StateZeta-Psi

Austin PetersenIndiana StateIota-Epsilon

Zach RichardsMariettaKappa-Alpha

Armando SantinRollinsRollins Colony

Max ScheiberPennsylvaniaEpsilon

Ben VoytasMississippi StateEpsilon-Chi

Tim Williams SimpsonTheta-Lambda

Coaches

John Bryant UNC- Greensboro

Jon Moss Ball State

Mike Saunders Central Florida

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AWARD RECIPIENTS

The Tozier Brown Public Affairs Award

This award recognizes chapters with the most outstanding programs of community service and philanthropic activities. This award is named for one of Lambda Chi Alpha’s great leaders and community servants, and the Tozier Brown Award for Public Affairs is broken into two categories.

Tozier Brown Public Affairs Program

Recipients: California Polytechnic (Phi-Sigma), Oregon State (Alpha-Lambda), Oklahoma City (Theta-Delta)

Tozier Brown Public Affairs Project

Recipients: Oregon State (Alpha-Lambda), Penn State (Zeta), California Polytechnic (Phi-Sigma)

Alumni Affairs Publication

Recipients: Drexel (Epsilon-Kappa), Ball State (Iota-Alpha), South Carolina (Epsilon-Psi)

Website Development

The Website Development Award recognizes chapters with outstanding advances in the use of computer technology, layout, content management, computer graphics, and website design.

Recipients: Ball State (Iota-Alpha), Rensselaer (Epsilon-Eta, Iowa State (Alpha Tau)

Dirghalli Scholastic Programming

The Rev. S. George Dirghalli Scholastic Programming Award recognizes chapters that have developed an outstanding program resulting in superior academic achievement of its members.

Recipients: Oregon State (Alpha-Lambda), Elmhurst (Pi-Zeta), Northeastern State (Delta-Beta)

Lewis A. Plourd Award

The Lewis A. Plourd Fraternity Education Award is presented annually to chapters whose fraternity education programs truly exemplify excellence.

Recipients: Oklahoma (Gamma-Rho), Worcester Polytechnic Institute (Pi)

Bruce McIntosh Standards for Chapter Excellence Award

The Bruce Hunter McIntosh Standards for Chapter Excellence Award recognizes chapters who effectively use the Standards for Chapter Excellence Program to continuously improve their fraternal experience.

Recipients: Hanover (Theta-Zeta), Simpson (Theta-Lambda), Oklahoma (Gamma Rho)

Congratulations to Our Award Winners! Awards can be picked up at the Information Desk on Friday or Saturday.

TO BE ANNOUNCED AT GENERAL ASSEMBLY

AWARD RECIPIENTS


Warren A. Cole Recruitment Program Award

Warren Albert Cole Recruitment Program Award recognizes chapters that have developed and implemented well organized and effective recruitment programs.

Recipients: Cincinnati (Gamma-Gamma), Mississippi State (Epsilon-Chi)

Alumni Affairs Program

This award recognizes alumni programming, either within the chapter or within the alumni organization, in regards to mentoring, fund-raising, social programming, and chapter programming.

Recipients: Drexel (Epsilon-Kappa), California Polytechnic (Phi-Sigma)

Feeding America

This is the first year this award is presented to represent Lambda Chi Alpha’s partnership with Feeding America. This award recognizes chapters that have collected large quantities of nonperishable food items for Feeding America food pantries.

Recipients: Ball State (Iota-Alpha), Bradley (Kappa-Upsilon), California-Polytechnic (Phi-Sigma), Coe (Zeta-Alpha), Drury (Theta-Sigma), Florida Southern (Epsilon-Xi), Florida Tech (Beta-Nu), Incarnate Word (Pi-Epsilon), Louisiana-Lafayette (Iota-Omega), Mississippi State (Epsilon-Chi), Missouri- S&T (Alpha-Delta), Murray State (Lambda-Eta), New Orleans (Lambda-Alpha), Northern Colorado (Sigma-Omega), Oklahoma (Gamma-Rho), Oklahoma City (Theta-Delta), Oregon (Zeta-Omicron), Oregon State (Alpha-Lambda), Simpson (Theta-Lambda), South Carolina (Epsilon-Psi), St. Mary’s (Sigma-Beta), Texas-Austin (Alpha-Mu), Texas-San Antonia (Phi-Upsilon), Union (Lambda-Zeta), Worcester (Pi)

James R. Favor Harm Reduction Education Award

This award recognizes excellence in harm reduction educational programming that have been developed within a chapter.

Recipients: Baldwin Wallace Colony, Alberta (Epsilon-Rho)

Academic Achievement Award

This award recognizes chapters that have achieved academic excellence on their campus and who have one of the highest grade point averages.

Fall 2013 Recipients: Auburn-Montgomery (Phi-Kappa), Boise State Colony, Elmhurst (Pi-Zeta), Florida Tech (Beta-Nu), Hanover (Theta-Zeta), Incarnate Word (Pi-Epsilon), Kutztown (Sigma-Gamma), Louisana-Lafayette (Iota-Omega), Montevallo (Sigma-Epsilon), North Carolina-Greensboro (Phi-Theta), Northeastern State (Delta-Beta), South Dakota School of Mines Colony, Southern Indiana (Phi-Xi), Tennessee-Chattanooga (Zeta-Phi), Union (Lambda-Zeta), Wake Forest (Theta-Tau), Wilmington College (Pi-Delta)

Spring 2013 Recipients: Auburn-Montgomery (Phi-Kappa), Boise State Colony, Boston (Alpha), Colorado State-Pueblo (Delta-Omega), Edinboro (Beta-Delta), Elmhurst (Pi-Zeta), Georgetown (Kappa-Omega), Hanover (Theta-Zeta), Incarnate Word (Pi-Epsilon), Kutztown (Sigma-Gamma), Louisiana-Lafayette (Iota-Omega), Minnesota State (Lambda-Delta), New Orleans (Lambda-Alpha), North Carolina-Greensboro (Phi-Theta), Northeastern State (Delta-Beta), Oklahoma City (Theta-Delta), Polytechnic (Theta-Upsilon), South Dakota School of Mines Colony, Southeast Missouri State (Delta-Phi), St. Louis College of Pharmacy (Pi-Lambda), Towson (Phi-Omega), Western Carolina (Beta-Zeta)


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Membership Recruitment Award

This award recognizes chapters with outstanding success in recruitment and retention. This award includes chapters/colonies that had a 100% initiation ratio of associate members.

Recipients: Alabama (Alpha-Phi), American (Pi-Omicron), Baldwin Wallace (Kappa-Phi), Coe (Zeta-Alpha), Elmhurst (Pi-Zeta), Georgetown (Kappa-Omega), Maryland-Baltimore County (Phi-Delta), Mercer (Zeta-Omega), North Carolina-Greensboro (Phi-Theta), Oregon (Zeta-Omicron), Shippensburg Colony, Spring Hill (Delta-Delta), St. Louis College of Pharmacy (Pi-Lambda), Wake Forest (Theta-Tau), Washington & Lee (Gamma-Phi), Western Carolina (Beta-Zeta), William Jewell (Epsilon-Nu), Willington College (Pi-Delta)

Campus Involvement Award

This award recognizes chapters who have at least 80% of their members extensively involved in extracurricular activities.

Recipients: California Polytechnic (Phi-Sigma), Coe (Zeta-Alpha), Embry-Riddle (Sigma-Phi), Georgetown (Kappa-Omega), Huntingdon Colony, John Carroll Colony, Kettering-A (Lambda-Epsilon A), Mississippi State (Epsilon-Chi), Missouri Science and Technology (Alpha Delta), New Orleans (Lambda-Alpha), Oklahoma (Gamma-Rho), Oklahoma City (Theta-Delta), Pennsylvania (Epsilon), Rennsselaer (Epsilon-Eta), Rollins Colony, Simpson (Theta-Lambda), South Dakota School of Mines Colony, Southern California (Zeta-Delta), St. Louis College of Pharmacy (Pi- Lambda), Texas-Austin (Alpha-Mu), Western Carolina (Beta-Zeta), Worcester Polytechnic Institute (Pi)

2014 Order of Merit Recipients

Since 1935 the Fraternity has recognized unusual, lengthy, and dedicated service — particularly at the local chapter level — with the election to the Order of Merit. If you who like to nominate a brother to receive the Order of Merit award during the 2016 General Assembly, you can find the application on Officer Portal under the alumni section of the Document Library.

This year the Fraternity recognizes nine individuals who have displayed prolonged dedication to individual chapters and the General Fraternity:

Stephen Canfield (Kutztown)Frank Derek (South Florida)Milo Gonser (Northern Michigan)David Hillesland (North Dakota)Sam Odle (Alabama – Birmingham) Ronald Sitzer (North Dakota)Jeff Steele (Washington) Scott Stern (South Dakota)Mark Stitz (Drexel)

These men will receive their award during Saturday’s Alumni Recognition Luncheon.

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FACILITATORS


• Dave Arland

• Mike Brady

• Caleb Chapman

• Becky Davison

• Matthew Deeg

• Molly Devine

• Scott Eggers

• Jeff Emrich

• Jeromy Forshee

• Joseph Gurreri

• Dan Hartmann

• Scott Jackson

• Ben Kamph

• Mike Kellar

• Dave Leathers

• Jayme Little

• Jessica McPherrin

• Scott Reikofski

• Johnny Robinson

• Wayne Shelton

• Justin Sipes

• Jarred Stetser

• David Walthius

• Brannon Wright

The General Fraternity would like to thank our outstanding facilitators for volunteering their time to the 2014 General Assembly and Leadership Seminar and their continued dedication and commitment to Lambda Chi Alpha. Also, a special thank you to our non-Brother facilitators for volunteering their time to join and share this experience with us.

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What is the Grand High Zeta?

The Grand High Zeta is the Board of Directors for Lambda Chi Alpha. There are 11 alumni and 4 undergraduate brothers that serve on the Grand High Zeta. These men meet four times a year with the General Fraternity staff to provide insight, feedback and make decisions for the entire organization. These men are the supreme executive, legislative and judicial body of the fraternity. A few examples of decisions made by the Grand High Zeta include: granting a charter to a colony, providing new legislation during the interim between General Assemblies and supervision over the financial acts and polices of the fraternity.

How can you provide input to the Grand High Zeta as an undergraduate?

As an undergraduate you can speak with your conclave’s Student Advisory Committee representative. He can then relay that information to the chairman of the Student Advisory Committee who is a member of the Grand High Zeta.

Who elects the Grand High Zeta?

The Grand High Zeta is slated by a nominating committee and elected at each General Assembly. The Grand High Alpha (Chairman of the Board) shall appoint a nominating committee of nine members. Five men will be undergraduates and four will be alumni.

To learn more about the Grand High Zeta and other Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity laws, review the 41st Edition of the Constitution & Statutory Code.

GRAND HIGH ZETA


GRAND HIGH ZETA

James A. “Drew” Hunter, MPA Denver 1980 Grand High Alpha

Brother Hunter has served on the Grand High Zeta since 2004. Drew was elected as Grand High Alpha at the 53rd General Assembly, July 2010. Prior to that

he served as Grand High Kappa 2004-2008 and Grand High Beta 2008-2010 having chaired the Chapter and Brotherhood Development Committee and on the Executive Committee. He was instrumental in starting the Advisor’s College, Alumni Steward Program and he chaired the True Brother Council.

Brother Hunter received a BSBA Degree in Finance and Marketing, from the University of Denver, 1984. He also earned a Masters of Public Administration, University of Colorado, 1990. Professionally, he served as the President/CEO of the BACCHUS Peer Education Network, retiring after 25 years in 2012. Presently he is a consultant with the James R. Favor Insurance Agency serving as the Project Director for the Fraternal Health and Safety Initiative.

Brother Hunter also served for more than 25 years as High Pi and House Corporation member for Alpha-Pi Zeta, University of Denver. He received the Order of Merit, Lambda Chi Alpha 2002. Hunter held the offices of High Phi, High Beta, High Epsilon and High Delta as an undergraduate. He co-chaired the Capital Campaign for the new Alpha Pi Zeta Chapter house that opened in 2007.

Brother Hunter is active with his community and national organizations including:

• Lambda Chi Alpha Delegate, North American InterFraternity Conference – 2004 to present

• Founding Board Member and Treasurer, NOYS (National Organizations for Youth Safety)

• White House Leadership Conference on Youth, Drug Use and Violence

Brother Hunter has also received the awards listed below:

• Outstanding Contribution to the Field Award, U.S. Department of Education, Network of Colleges and Universities

• Recipient, Jack Anson Award for Outstanding Contributions to the Greek Community, Association of Fraternity Advisors.

• Recipient, Laurel Wreath Award, National Interfraternity Conference

Drew and his wife Carolyn (Kappa Kappa Gamma) reside in Denver, CO.

Kenneth L. Greenman, Jr. Southern California 1965 Grand High Beta

Brother Greenman was elected to the Grand High Zeta at the 53rd General Assembly, July 2010. Greenman received a Bachelor of Science, Finance, from the University

of Southern California, 1965. Greenman received

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his J.D. from United States International University, California Western School of Law, 1971. His Doctor of Laws, California Western School of Law 2009. He is an attorney and Senior Partner – Greenman, Lacy, Klein, O’Harra & Heffron, Oceanside and La Jolla, CA (1983 - present). Greenman is an Attorney and President – Kenneth L. Greenman, Jr., A Professional Law Corporation (1980-present).

Greenman held the offices of High Alpha, High Phi, and High Delta. Brother Greenman was also an ELC (1966-1968). Currently he is the High Pi at University of San Diego (2000-present). Greenman was named Chapter Advisor of the Year at the University of San Diego, 2004 and 2008.

Brother Greenman also serves additional organizations listed below:

• Trustee, Board of Directors, California Western School of Law (1990 to present); Chair of the Board of Trustees (2000 to 2013).

• Elder, Presbyterian Church, USA.

Ken and his wife, Patti, have a son and a daughter. They reside in La Jolla, CA.

John H. Graham, IV, CAE Franklin & Marshal 1971 Grand High Gamma

Brother Graham was appointed to Grand High Zeta, November 2010. Graham is a graduate of Franklin & Marshall, 1971. He has been the President and CEO of

ASAE since 2003, which manages leading trade associations, individual membership societies and voluntary organizations across the U.S. and in 50 countries around the globe.

Prior to ASAE, Graham served 24 years with American Diabetes Association (CEO for 13 years). Before that, he served the Boy Scouts of America for nine years.

Graham serves his community with the organizations listed below:

• Association Committee of 100, U.S. Chamber of Commerce

• Chairman of the Better Business Bureau, Mobile Giving Foundation Board of Directors

• Boy Scouts of America National Capital Area Council Board of Directors

John lives in Burke, VA.

Greg D. Behrens Iowa State 1974 Grand High Tau

Brother Behrens was elected to Grand High Zeta at the 53rd General Assembly, July 2010. He was previously appointed to Grand High Zeta, May 2010. Behrens is

a 1974 graduate of Iowa State University. Brother Behrens received a Masters in Management from Northwestern University’s Kellogg Graduate School of Management in 1981.

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Brother Behrens held the offices of High Alpha, High Beta, Summer Delta, House Manager, and Vice President of Interfraternity Council.

Behrens retired from The Northern Trust Company in 2009, where he last served as CEO-Asia Pacific Region in Singapore.

Behrens served as a Lambda Chi Alpha Educational Foundation Board Member from 2002-2013; he served as Chairman (2005-2008), Treasurer (2003-2005), Executive Committee member (2004-2010), and The Call To Lead Capital Campaign Cabinet Committee (2003-2007).

Behrens also serves Iowa State University in roles listed below:

• Governor, Iowa State University Foundation (2003-present).

• Board of Directors, Iowa State University Foundation (2013-present)Alumni Ambassador, Iowa State University (1997-2005).

M. Fletcher McElreath Mercer 1987 Grand High Pi

Brother McElreath was elected to the Grand High Zeta in 2006. McElreath graduated from Mercer University in 1987 with a B.B.A. in Accounting, and received his J.D.

from Columbia Law School in 1991, where he was honored as a Harlan Fiske Stone Scholar.

Fletcher is a partner with Alston & Bird LLP in their New York office. His practice focuses on debt and equity securities offerings and public and private mergers and acquisitions. McElreath is the co-leader of the firm’s global corporate practice area.

Fletcher served the Fraternity as an Educational Leadership Consultant from 1987-1988. He served as a High Pi at Mercer University from 1992 until 2001. Fletcher has also served as an Impact Leadership Coach, coaching over 500 brothers. Fletcher resides in New York City, NY.

Robert A. Koch California-Berkeley 1971 Grand High Delta

Brother Koch was appointed to the Grand High Zeta in 2004 and elected in 2006 and 2010. Koch graduated from the University of California-Berkeley, 1971. He

received his MBA in Banking from Golden Gate University-San Francisco, 1978.

Koch is the Vice President of Lending at Southland Credit Union located in Los Alamitos, CA.

Koch served as House Manager at the University of California-Berkeley, after returning from service in Vietnam, (1970) where he received the Purple Heart Award in 1969. He served as High Pi, at U.C. Riverside, (2007 - 2010). He also served on LCAP Board from 2007 to present. Koch also served as High Pi, House Corporation member and president at University of California–Berkeley, (1972 - 2013). Brother Koch also received the Order of Merit in 2000.

Koch volunteers with different organizations listed below:

• Past president, Contra Costa County’s Easter Seal Society.

• Past chairman, California Bankers Association, Lenders Conference Committee.

• Member of Disabled American Veterans since 1984.

Bob has three daughters and a granddaughter, and resides in Fullerton, CA.

Elgan L. Baker, Jr., Ph.D. DePauw 1971 Grand High Kappa

Brother Baker was elected to Grand High Zeta at the 53rd General Assembly, July 2010. Baker graduated from DePauw,

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Brother Baker has served Lambda Chi Alpha in numerous volunteer capacities:

• Alumni Advisory Board member at DePauw

• Baker has served as High Pi at DePauw, Tennessee, Denver, Houston, and Butler.

• He was awarded the Order of Merit and Distinguished Service Award from Lambda Chi Alpha.

• Baker served on the True Brother Council

Rodger M. Lolli Oklahoma 1977 Grand High Iota

Brother Lalli was elected to the Grand High Zeta at the 53rd General Assembly, July 2010. Lalli is a graduate of Oklahoma (1977).

Lalli is the Vice President of Steve Owens Insurance Group in Norman, OK where he works as an insurance agent specializing in risk management for school districts, electric cooperatives, transit services, and small manufacturing. He has worked at Steve Owens Insurance since 1993.

Brother Lalli has served Lambda Chi as High Pi: Gamma-Rho Zeta (1999-2010 and 2012-present) and Pi-Sigma Zeta (2006-2010). Lalli currently chairs the Advisory Board for Gamma-Rho and serves ex-officio on the House Corporation and is a board member of the Gamma-Rho Alumni Association. Brother Lalli was an Impact Leadership Coach (2001-2007) and has twice won the Fraternity Adviser of the Year at the

University of Oklahoma. Brother Lalli received the Order of Merit in 2008.

Lalli has served as a founding board member and board president of Willow Springs Boys Ranch in Chandler, OK and as a board member and board president of Juvenile Services of Norman. He served as a deacon at First Baptist Church Norman for 8 years and is currently a founding member of Journey Church in Norman.

Lalli currently resides in Norman, OK.

Dr. B. James Dawson Evansville 1967 Grand High Rho

Brother Dawson was appointed to the Grand High Zeta in November 2010. Dawson received a doctorate in administration of higher education from Indiana

University. He received his B.A. and M.A. from University of Evansville.

Dawson is the President of Lincoln Memorial University (Harrogate, TN), where he previously served as COO and Chancellor. Before his tenure at Lincoln Memorial, Dawson served as President at Coker College (2002-2010) and Tennessee Wesleyan College (1995-2002). Dawson held various administrative positions at the University of Evansville and Fort Hays State University.

Brother Dawson gained national recognition as a member of the Presidents Leadership Group, where he joined five other college/university presidents in a concerted effort to involve higher education leadership in the fight against irresponsible and illegal use of drugs and alcohol. He serves on the national board for BACCHUS and Gamma. Dawson is also a Paul Harris Fellow with Rotary International.

Jim and his wife, Karen, have two children and three grandchildren. They reside in Harrogate, TN


David M. Huffine North Carolina – Greensboro 1984 Grand High Phi

Huffine is a 1984 graduate of North Carolina-Greensboro.

Huffine was a founding father of Phi-Theta Zeta at NC-Greensboro, where he served as High Kappa, High Beta and Chartering High Alpha. Huffine served 1983-84 on SAC and traveled 1984-1986 as an ELC. Brother Huffine currently serves as the High Pi for the colony at Virginia Commonwealth University and on the Alumni Advisory Board for the University of Richmond chapter.

Huffine is the Vice President for Advancement at St. Joseph’s Villa in Richmond, VA, the longest-serving non-profit for children in the U.S. The Virginia Association of Fundraising Executives named Huffine Outstanding Fundraising Professional for 2014. David and his wife Linda reside in Midlothian, VA. They have two daughters, Suzanne and Rebecca.

James R. Schrader Ball State 1980 Grand High Epsilon

Brother Schrader was appointed to the Grand High Zeta in the spring of 2013. Schrader is a graduate of Ball State, 1980.

Schrader is currently Senior Vice President of Wealth Management for Smith Barney in West Lafayette, IN.

Schrader held the offices of High Tau and High Delta. Schrader also was a member of the Student Advisory Committee.

Brother Schrader was an Educational Leadership Consultant from 1980-1981. He also served as Associate Editor of the Cross and Crescent and Associate Director of Development. He has served on the Housing Corporation of Purdue as President. Schrader was also a Foundation Board Member.

Jim and his wife Lisa currently reside in West Lafayette, IN.

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Hayden SherwoodCoe CollegeGrand High Sigma

Brother Sherwood was elected Chairman of the Student Advisory Committee in the fall of 2013. Sherwood is currently an

undergraduate brother at Coe College in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

He has served as his chapter’s scholarship chairman and alternate Executive Committee member. He also served as the chair of the Coe College Republicans, opinion editor for the campus newspaper, co-host for a political talk show on campus radio, and communications/public relations officer for Student Senate. Sherwood spent this past fall semester in Washington DC as an intern for Illinois Congressman Adam Kinzinger.

Donald “Richard” Bradley IIIUniversity of Louisiana at LafayetteGrand High Theta

Brother Bradley was elected Vice Chairman of the Student Advisory Committee in the winter of 2014. Bradley is currently an

undergraduate brother at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette in Lafayette, Louisiana.

He has served as his chapter’s ritualist, social chairman, standards chairman and a member of the Executive Committee. In 2012, he also served on the International Ritual Team. Bradley is a founding member of political campus organization called “College Libertarians” and is also involved in Student for Autism Awareness.

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• Ryan Pratt (Drexel) • Jacob Martini (Memphis)• Ben VanZoest (Kettering A) • Hayden Sherwood (Coe) • Austin Harrison (Mercer) • Richard Bradley (Louisiana-Lafayette) • Ben Seadler (Illinois) • Theo Smigelski (Boston)

• Kyle Ferguson (Oklahoma) • Nick Meyer (Oregon State) • Max Holden (California- Los Angeles) • Kevin Maestre (Florida International) • Jared Michini-Kerr (Colorado State- Pueblo) • Brenden Davidson (Southern Indiana)• Tyler Tordsen (South Dakota)

If you have any questions about the Student Advisory Committee or the Council of Presidents, please contact Marcus Kelley ([email protected] or 317-803-7376).

The Council of Presidents Town Hall & Elections will held Saturday at 7:20 am in the FLW Salon D.

SAC & COP

Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity wishes to express gratitude and appreciation to the undergraduate brothers who serves on the Student Advisory Committee and the Council of Presidents. Through your service you have made lasting contributions to Lambda Chi Alpha International Fraternity.

The following brothers served on the 2013-2014 Student Advisory Committee and Council of Presidents:

Brenden DavidsonUniversity of Southern Indiana Grand High Nu

Brother Davidson was elected Chairman of the Council of Presidents at the 2013 Stead Leadership Seminar. Davidson is currently an undergraduate

brother at the University of Southern Indiana in Evansville, Indiana.

He currently serves the University of Southern Indiana as a voting member on the Board of Trustees and the USI Foundation. He has held the office of scholastic chairman and served two terms as president of his chapter, as well as senior delegate on IFC. Davidson is a presidential scholar and will graduate with a degree in political science in 2015.

Tyler Tordsen University of South Dakota Grand High Psi

Brother Tordsen was elected Vice Chairman of the Council of Presidents at the 2013 Stead Leadership Seminar. Tordsen is currently an undergraduate brother

at the University of South Dakota in Vermillion, South Dakota.

He also served on the International Ritual Team and was the recipient of the Cyril F. Duke Flad top undergraduate award. Tordsen has served his chapter as president, vice president, ritualist, fraternity educator, and alumni relations chairman. He also served as the 2012-2013 Student Advisory Council representative for the Great Plains Conclave.


MASTER STEWARDS

Atlantic ConclaveChristopher Corrigan [email protected] Keglovits [email protected] Malter [email protected]. Scott Reikofski [email protected]

Bluegrass ConclaveGregory Braun [email protected] Douglas [email protected] Scott Jackson [email protected] Medley [email protected]. Rodney Roosevelt [email protected]

Colonial ConclaveJohn Bryant [email protected] Forshee [email protected] Joyce [email protected] Matthews [email protected] Stanglein [email protected]

Great Lakes ConclaveTrevor Stutz [email protected]

Great Plains ConclaveJames Caughren [email protected] Donaldson [email protected] Emrich [email protected] Hebert [email protected] Kellar [email protected] Kirkeby [email protected] Ludwig [email protected] Wright [email protected]

Great South ConclaveJames Hamil [email protected] Nippes [email protected] Williams [email protected]

Gulf Coast ConclaveCaleb Chapman [email protected] Leal [email protected] Johnny Robinson [email protected]. Orlando Rummans [email protected] Shelton [email protected] Tatkenhorst [email protected]. Trent Tull [email protected]

Midwestern ConclaveDavid Arland [email protected] Eggers [email protected] Folkening [email protected] Harmison [email protected] Hartmann [email protected] Little [email protected] Schultz [email protected] Walthius [email protected] Williamson [email protected]

Northeast ConclaveDr. John Minasian [email protected]. Roger Grice [email protected]

Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity would like to thank all of our Master Stewards for their continued passion and dedication to our chapters across North America.

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Ozark ConclaveDerek Abrams [email protected] Backer [email protected] Fieseler [email protected] Moser [email protected] Zinn [email protected]

Pacific Northwest ConclaveMartin Anderson [email protected] Kamph [email protected] Leathers [email protected] Lineberger [email protected] Steele [email protected] Swafford [email protected]

Pacific Southwest ConclaveWilliam Ryan [email protected] Stetser [email protected]

Peninsula ConclaveChristopher Hall [email protected] Hayward [email protected] Martin [email protected] Moreno [email protected] Saunders [email protected]

Rocky Mountain ConclaveMichael Brady [email protected] Gonser [email protected]. Orlando Rummans [email protected] Smith [email protected]

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EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP CONSULTANTSThis year, nine Educational Leadership Consultants will travel the country and offer guidance to chapters, advisors, and undergraduate officers throughout the year. Throughout the conference be sure to introduce yourself to your chapter’s ELC.

Matthew Bibby (Delaware 2014) Originally from Falls Church, Virginia, Bibby was an elementary teacher education major and graduated from the University of Delaware in Newark, Delaware. As a campus leader he served as a tour guide, a new student orientation leader, and a peer mentor for first year students. As an undergraduate brother he served the Lambda-Beta chapter as recruitment chairman and alumni secretary. He also played on the chapter’s intramural basketball team. Matthew’s contact information is [email protected].

Brandan Bonds (New Orleans 2014) Bonds was a political science major and graduated May 2014 from the University of New Orleans. He was the Student Government president, campus ambassador, orientation leader, and leadership cabinet member. He served the Lambda-Alpha chapter as fraternity educator, risk manager, secretary, house manager, and Executive Committee at-large member. Brandan’s contact information is [email protected].

Justin Friend (Ball State 2013) Justin is a graduate of Ball State University where he majored in Public Relations and Pre-Law. As a student campus leader he served as IFC Judicial Board member, Director of the Greek Week Steering Committee, orientation leader, Black Student Association member, Public Relations Student Society of America secretary, University Board of Trustees Student Selection Committee member, and University Review Board judge. As an undergraduate brother he served the Iota-Alpha chapter as Social Chairman, Standards Chair, and homecoming chairman. Justin’s contact information is [email protected].

Josh Gamse (Maryland-Baltimore 2013) Josh is a graduate of the University of Maryland, Baltimore County where he majored in history and minored in political science. He was an IFC chapter representative, IFC secretary, Relationship Violence Prevention Advocate, UMBC Green Dot Advisory Board member, and Rebuilding Manhood member, and member of the West Hill/Terrace Community Action Board. As an undergraduate brother he served the Phi-Delta chapter as president, alumni chairman, secretary, executive member at-large, and ritualist. Josh’s contact information is [email protected].

Anthony Linder (Tarleton 2013) Anthony is a graduate of Tarleton State University where he majored in business management. As a student campus leader he has served as the SGA vice president of external affairs and public relations, junior class senator, Student Programming Executive member, and IFC vice president of recruitment. He served the Phi-Rho chapter as president, vice president, fraternity educator, and recruitment chairman.He also served the General Fraternity as the vice chairman of the Council of Presidents. Anthony’s contact information is [email protected].

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Colin Nelson-Pinkston (Iowa 2014) Hailing from Green Bay, Wisconsin, Colin double-majored in Spanish and international studies at the University of Iowa in Iowa City, Iowa, and graduated in May. On campus, he served as the alumni events and sports night director for the 2013 Homecoming Council; on-site coordinator for the 2014 session of LeaderShape Iowa; and was a founding father, director of character development, and chairman of the Fraternal Values Society. As an undergraduate brother, he served the Iota-Chi chapter as scholarship chairman, ritualist, and Inner Circle Council member, and had the honor of serving on the 2013 International Ritual Team. Colin’s contact information is [email protected].

Justin Reed (Virginia Commonwealth 2014) Having grown up in Fredericksburg, Virginia, Reed was a criminal justice major who graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, Virginia. Justin was a founding father of his colony. As an undergraduate brother, he served in many officer roles including fraternity educator and harm reduction manager. He was previously a deputy sheriff for Henrico County Sheriff’s Department and worked with inmates in the back of a jail. Justin’s contact information is [email protected].

Mike Rosenberg (Towson 2013) Mike is a graduate of Towson University where he majored in sports management. As an undergraduate brother he served the Phi-Omega chapter as president, vice president-internal, vice president-external, and social chairman. Mike’s contact information is [email protected].

Josh Womack (Montevallo 2014) Womack is a native of Huntsville, Alabama, who graduated from the University of Montevallo with degrees in English and history. He served his university as a tour guide, ambassador, residence assistant, and residence hall director. He completed the McNair Scholars Program and achieved senior elite status within the History Department. Womack also served Sigma-Epsilon chapter with a passion for Ritual and intramurals, and he held the offices of secretary and president. Josh’s contact information is [email protected].


EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP CONSULTANTSLambda Chi Alpha prides itself on its Educational Leadership Consultant (ELC) program and commitment to providing a visit from a professional staff member twice each year to every one of our more than 190 chapters and colonies. The ELC visit to your chapter serves several purposes:

• An opportunity for your chapter to interact and connect with a representative of the General Fraternity and larger, international brotherhood of Lambda Chi Alpha.

• An assessment of all chapter operations, along with a chance to capitalize on chapter strengths and make improvements where needed.

• A resource for training, guidance, and goal setting for the chapter and its leaders. The ELC has been trained to assist your chapter on everything from recruitment to finances, ritualism to community service, harm reduction to officer transitions. Use him to help your chapter and brothers improve.

Take advantage of the resources offered to your chapter by your ELC. Make sure your chapter is prepared for his visit by reviewing all materials he will send in advance of his visit, identifying areas where the ELC can be of the biggest help to your chapter, preparing officers to talk about their positions and goals, and setting aside time for the chapter and its officers to have important meetings with the ELC. Seek your ELC out at this General Assembly and introduce yourself and your chapter. He’s excited to meet you and ready to get to work with you and your chapter!

Interested in Being an ELC?

Dating back to the earliest years of our fraternity, support and interaction with the Office of Administration and the General Fraternity staff have been critical components of our success. The Educational Leadership Consultant (ELC) is one of the finest examples of servant leadership and a boundless opportunity for recent graduates to interact with and mentor collegiate brothers, chapters, and colonies all over North America. With significant job training, a focus on interpersonal dynamics, and personal growth and development; the Lambda Chi Alpha ELC is recognized as one of the top young professionals in the field of higher education.

Travel, life changing relationships, and the opportunity to serve the brotherhood all intersect to create a once in a lifetime experience for select graduating brothers. For more information on the ELC program and how to apply to be an ELC, visit www.lambdachi.org or contact Matt Roy, Associate Director of Chapter Services, at [email protected].

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Ops GuidesIntroducing

For OfficersInteractive

a Lambda Chi Alpha resource

Be Organized: Keep all of your chapter plans and ideas in one place.

Be On Task: Keep track of your officer goals and tasks.

Be Connected: The Ops Guides utilize Lambda Chi’s online resources and web pages

To access the Ops Guide visit:https://www.lambdachi.org/operations-guides


ELC TRAVEL MAP

WEYRAUCH

REED

GAMSE

NELSON-PINKSTON

BIBBY

BONDS

LINDER

ROSENBERG

WOMACK

FRIEND

New OrleansLouisiana - Lafayette

Clemson

ETSU NC StateChapel Hill

UNC- GreensboroWake Forest Elon

UNC- Wilmington

Western Carolina

UNC-CharlotteMethodist

Tenn.- Knoxville

USC - Aiken

South CarolinaGeorgiaGeorgia Tech

Mercer

AuburnAlabama-Birmingham

Montevallo

Samford

Alabama

TroyAuburn - Montgomery

Spring Hill

Miami (FL)Florida International

FloridaEmbry-Riddle

Central Florida

Florida Southern Florida Tech

Murray State

UnionMemphis

Tenn.-Chattanooga

Sewanee

Old DominionWashington & Lee

Virginia Tech

Richmond

James Madison

ShepherdUMBC Maryland

Towson

George Washington

DelawareGettysburg

Millersville DrexelPennsylvania

Villanova St. Joseph’sPenn State

LycomingBucknell

Kutztown

Cornell

Rensselaer

Rhode Island

MITBoston

WPI

New Hampshire

Maine

Bowling GreenBaldwin-Wallace

John Carroll

Akron

Ohio StateDenison

WilmingtonMiami (OH)Cincinnati

OhioMarietta

Purdue

IndianaHanover

Eastern Illinois

Rose-Hulman FranklinButlerWabash

Ball State

Valparaiso

EvansvilleSouthern Indiana

Ferris State

Kettering A/BMichigan State

Western MichiganMichigan

Lake ForestNorthwestern

Elmhurst

BradleyEureka

Illinois

Culver-StocktonTruman State

Minnesota State

Michigan Tech

North Dakota

CoeIowaIowa State

South Dakota

Simpson

Central MissouriMissouri S&T

DruryPittsburg State

Missouri - ColumbiaSTLCOP

William Jewell

Missouri-Kansas CityKansas

Kansas State GeorgetownLouisville

Easten Kentucky

Western Kentucky

Mississippi State

Millsaps

Arkansas StateArkansasNortheastern State

Louisiana State

Southeastern Oklahoma

Oklahoma

Oklahoma City

Oklahoma State Tulsa

Texas Christian Southern Methodist

Tarleton State

Angelo State

Sam Houston StateTexas - Austin

Incarnate WordSt. Mary’s

UTSA

Texas A & M - Kingsville

Texas - El Paso

New Mexico State

Colorado State - Pueblo

Denver

Northern Colorado

Wyoming

Alberta

Toronto

Western Ontario

Rollins

Washington State Idaho

Washington

Oregon

Oregon State

Arizona State

Nevada - Las Vegas

UCSDSan Diego

California Polytechnic

Cal. State - Northridge.Loyola MarymountUC-Los Angeles

USC

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SEMO

Wisconsin - Whitewater

American

Indiana StateVirginia Commonwealth

Wittenberg

Kent State

Boise State

Wichita State

Cal. State - Fresno

Texas Tech

South Dakota School of Mines

Polytechnic

Shippensburg

Stetson

Huntingdon Colony

Embry Riddle Prescott

Missouri State

South Dakota State

Nebraska- Lincoln

Nebraska- Omaha

California State- Chico

Syracuse

Edinborough

Johnson & Wales

New ColoniesExpansion Manager’s Visit Expansion Manager’s Visit

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After General Assembly wraps up, Lambda Chi Alpha Educational Leadership Consultants will be pre-paring to hit the road to visit all chapters and colonies across North America. This map shows which regions each ELC will visit during the Fall 2014 academic term. This map is not the Conclave Map. To view the Conclave map visit: lambdachi.org/conclaves.

WEYRAUCH

REED

GAMSE

NELSON-PINKSTON

BIBBY

BONDS

LINDER

ROSENBERG

WOMACK

FRIEND

New OrleansLouisiana - Lafayette

Clemson

ETSU NC StateChapel Hill

UNC- GreensboroWake Forest Elon

UNC- Wilmington

Western Carolina

UNC-CharlotteMethodist

Tenn.- Knoxville

USC - Aiken

South CarolinaGeorgiaGeorgia Tech

Mercer

AuburnAlabama-Birmingham

Montevallo

Samford

Alabama

TroyAuburn - Montgomery

Spring Hill

Miami (FL)Florida International

FloridaEmbry-Riddle

Central Florida

Florida Southern Florida Tech

Murray State

UnionMemphis

Tenn.-Chattanooga

Sewanee

Old DominionWashington & Lee

Virginia Tech

Richmond

James Madison

ShepherdUMBC Maryland

Towson

George Washington

DelawareGettysburg

Millersville DrexelPennsylvania

Villanova St. Joseph’sPenn State

LycomingBucknell

Kutztown

Cornell

Rensselaer

Rhode Island

MITBoston

WPI

New Hampshire

Maine

Bowling GreenBaldwin-Wallace

John Carroll

Akron

Ohio StateDenison

WilmingtonMiami (OH)Cincinnati

OhioMarietta

Purdue

IndianaHanover

Eastern Illinois

Rose-Hulman FranklinButlerWabash

Ball State

Valparaiso

EvansvilleSouthern Indiana

Ferris State

Kettering A/BMichigan State

Western MichiganMichigan

Lake ForestNorthwestern

Elmhurst

BradleyEureka

Illinois

Culver-StocktonTruman State

Minnesota State

Michigan Tech

North Dakota

CoeIowaIowa State

South Dakota

Simpson

Central MissouriMissouri S&T

DruryPittsburg State

Missouri - ColumbiaSTLCOP

William Jewell

Missouri-Kansas CityKansas

Kansas State GeorgetownLouisville

Easten Kentucky

Western Kentucky

Mississippi State

Millsaps

Arkansas StateArkansasNortheastern State

Louisiana State

Southeastern Oklahoma

Oklahoma

Oklahoma City

Oklahoma State Tulsa

Texas Christian Southern Methodist

Tarleton State

Angelo State

Sam Houston StateTexas - Austin

Incarnate WordSt. Mary’s

UTSA

Texas A & M - Kingsville

Texas - El Paso

New Mexico State

Colorado State - Pueblo

Denver

Northern Colorado

Wyoming

Alberta

Toronto

Western Ontario

Rollins

Washington State Idaho

Washington

Oregon

Oregon State

Arizona State

Nevada - Las Vegas

UCSDSan Diego

California Polytechnic

Cal. State - Northridge.Loyola MarymountUC-Los Angeles

USC

LAMBDA CHI ALPHACHAPTERS & COLONIES

SEMO

Wisconsin - Whitewater

American

Indiana StateVirginia Commonwealth

Wittenberg

Kent State

Boise State

Wichita State

Cal. State - Fresno

Texas Tech

South Dakota School of Mines

Polytechnic

Shippensburg

Stetson

Huntingdon Colony

Embry Riddle Prescott

Missouri State

South Dakota State

Nebraska- Lincoln

Nebraska- Omaha

California State- Chico

Syracuse

Edinborough

Johnson & Wales

New ColoniesExpansion Manager’s Visit Expansion Manager’s Visit

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Management Team

Bill Farkas, Chief Executive Officer [email protected] Responsible for managing and overseeing all operations pertaining to the General Fraternity Headquarters Staff.

Mark Bauer, President/CEO, Educational Foundation [email protected] Responsible for leading the operations of the Educational Foundation.

Lynn Chipperfield, General Counsel [email protected] Responsible for serving as the chief liaison to the James R. Favor Insurance Agency and overseeing the fraternity’s claims and litigation actions.

Nick Zuniga, Director of Chapter Services [email protected] Responsible for overseeing all chapter operations, expansion, harm reduction efforts, alumni involvement and fraternity education for active Brothers.

Michele Camarco, Director of Business Affairs [email protected] Responsible for the accounting, financial reporting, human resources, and administrative functions of the Educational Foundation, the Properties entity and the Fraternity.

Tad Lichtenauer, Director of Communications and Information Technology [email protected] Responsible for editing the Cross & Crescent and Purple, Green & Gold magazines in addition to managing the Fraternity’s communication and information technology functions.

Joe Citro, Special Advisor to the Chief Executive Officer [email protected] Responsible for working in conjunction with the Chief Executive Officer, directs special projects, and assists in board affairs.

Below is a directory of the Lambda Chi Alpha Professional Staff. If you have questions about Lambda Chi Alpha, please use the descriptions under each staff member’s name to direct your questions accordingly.

PROFESSIONAL STAFF

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Christopher Buck, Educational Curriculum Specialist [email protected] Responsible for assisting with the development and implementation of educational programming, including the Inner Circle and Officer Academy programs.

Michael DeCourcy, Expansion Manager [email protected] Responsible for planning and executing the establishment of new Lambda Chi Alpha colonies to specific campuses during the fall and spring semesters.

Justin Fisher, Associate Director of Harm Reduction [email protected] Responsible for management of the Fraternity’s insurance coverage, crisis management, and the creation of harm reduction education.

Ryan Haboush, Coordinator of Chapter Conduct [email protected] Responsible for overseeing the progress of probation and compliance terms as well as the event planning process for the organization.

Marcus Kelley, Associate Director of Education [email protected] Responsible for the management and development of the Fraternity’s educational curriculum and programming. Jon Moss, Expansion Manager [email protected] Responsible for planning and executing the establishment of new Lambda Chi Alpha colonies to specific campuses during the fall and spring semesters.

Matt Roy, Associate Director of Chapter Services [email protected] for managing the educational leadership consultants and expansion managers.

Erik Silvola, Expansion Manager [email protected] Responsible for planning and executing the establishment of new Lambda Chi Alpha colonies to specific campuses during the fall and spring semesters.

George Taylor, Associate Director of Alumni Involvement [email protected] Responsible for recruiting, retaining, and educating alumni volunteers in addition to planning major conferences.

Tina Waldrop-Barnett, Operations Coordinator [email protected] Responsible for coordinating all membership reporting, award applications, and initiation management.

PROFESSIONAL STAFF


Business Affairs

James Ratliff III, Associate Director of Business Affairs [email protected] Responsible for accounts receivable and assisting the Director of Business Affairs in all relevant areas.

Gary Woodrum, Staff Accountant [email protected] Responsible for reconciling campaign contributions and account receivable.

Scott Ziegenfuss, Accounts Payable Manager [email protected] Responsible for managing the accounts payable for the General Fraternity.

Communications

Tabitha Reuter, Assistant Database Manager [email protected] Responsible for assisting with Officer Portal and MyLCA support, gift entry, maintaining the database and support for the communications team.

Sandy Meers, Associate Director, Management Information Technology [email protected] Responsible for the design and implementation of new products to support the marketing and operations of the Fraternity and Educational Foundation.

Andrew Talevich, Associate Director of Communication [email protected] Responsible for assisting the Director of Communication in all relevant areas and generating content for social media outlets in addition to the Cross & Crescent.

Nikki Ziegenfuss, Database Manager/ OP Support [email protected] Responsible for Officer Portal and MyLCA support, gift entry, and database maintenance.

Thank You Interns

The General Fraternity would like to thank all of the great interns that have been working with the Professional Staff over the past year. They assisted the Professional Staff with day to day operations, and helped make the 55th General Assembly what it is today! David KennedyButler

Jimmy LongBall State

Justin PuenteIncarnate Word

Quincy HallMontevallo

Dakota MorrisSouthern Indiana

Nicholas BratvoldSouth Dakota

James ClarkeDelaware

Austin CraftBall State

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Interested in Being a Lambda Chi Intern?

There are a variety of undergraduate internship opportunities available throughout the year at the International Headquarters. These positions are responsible for supporting/managing projects and executing tasks, particularly those associated with the summer General Assembly or Stead Leadership Seminar; organizing and filing paper and electronic records; and supporting members of the senior staff when called upon to do so.

In addition these jobs include opportunities to participate in retreats with the Chapter Services team and the subordinate zetas, as well as to work collaboratively with the Educational Leadership Consultants (ELCs) on various projects and assignments. Finally, these positions entail working on multiple projects concurrently; meeting the needs of the subordinate zetas, accomplishing tasks for the summer conference, and aiding in the administrative duties of the International Headquarters staff.

If you are interested in these positions please contact Operations Coordinator Tina Waldrop-Barnett at [email protected].

Educational Foundation

Teresa Carlson, Director of Stewardship and Donor Relation [email protected] Responsible for annual fund management, administrative support of the Foundation CEO, capital campaign support, preparation of Board meeting materials for the Educational Foundation, and correspondence with board members and alumni.

Charlie DeMaio, Vice President of Development [email protected] Responsible for major development activities of the Foundation, especially related to campaign giving.

Max Goldenberg, Director of Annual Giving [email protected] for annual fund and capital campaign management as well as administrative support for the Educational Foundation CEO.

Joe Hammer, Vice President of Alumni Relations Annual Support [email protected] Responsible for the Foundation alumni relations including young alumni engagement, alumni receptions, and coordination of regional alumni associations.

Brad Hawse, Development Officer [email protected] Responsible for strategic outreach and solicitation of alumni to support Fraternity campaigns, initiatives, and the annual fund.

Allen Horton, Associate Director of Educational Mentoring & Alumni [email protected] Responsible for coordinating the Joseph Charles Mentoring Academies and working with regional alumni associations to building mentoring programs.


2014 - 2015 EXPANSIONSLambda Chi Alpha has restructured the way we utilize our expansion program. We have created three new positions called Expansion Managers. These managers develop one colony each semester. Their responsibilities include managing, planning, and executing these expansions. The expansion managers are expected to establish a healthy chapter environment by educating collegiate brothers and associate members on chapter management and recruitment. Communicating with alumni, school officials, students, and other Greek affiliates are critical to the success of the expansion. Managers will stay on campus for up to 12 weeks a semester and are each accompanied by an Educational Leadership Consultant.

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Prescott - A small campus of roughly 2,000 students that is located in Prescott, Arizona, ERAU Prescott is affiliated with Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona Beach, Florida, home of Lambda Chi Alpha’s Sigma-Phi Zeta. Lambda Chi Alpha will be joining a Greek community that currently consists of 5 other fraternities. Please contact Expansion Manager Jon Moss ([email protected]) if you are interested in assisting with the colony or know of any students at ERAU Prescott that could become great colony founders of Lambda Chi Alpha.

California State University, Chico (Chico State) - Located in Chico, California, this university is the second oldest campus of the 23 California State University system schools, having been established in 1887. Today, Chico State has an enrollment of 16,470 students with 19 fraternities and sororities. Lambda Chi Alpha will be returning to Chico State this fall. Phi-Chi Zeta was initially established in 1984 and closed in 2008. During the chapter’s existence, 667 brothers were initiated as members of Phi-Chi Zeta. Please contact Expansion Manager Erik Silvola ([email protected]) if you are interested in assisting with the colony or know of any students at Chico State that could become great colony founders of Lambda Chi Alpha.

Johnson & Wales University, Charlotte - Located in Charlotte, North Carolina, JWU Charlotte is a private, nonprofit, accredited institution offering degree programs in arts and sciences, business, culinary arts, education, nutrition, hospitality and technology. This fall the university is planning to begin Greek Life on campus. Three Greek organizations have been chosen to participate in this groundbreaking event: Kappa Sigma, Delta Phi Epsilon, and Lambda Chi Alpha. Please contact Expansion Manager Anthony Linder ([email protected]) if you are interested in assisting with the colony or know of any students at JWU Charlotte that could become great colony founders of Lambda Chi Alpha.

Syracuse University - Syracuse University, located in Syracuse, New York, consists of approximately 21,000 students and has a proud history as a part of our Fraternity. Lambda Chi Alpha at Syracuse was originally chartered as Alpha-Upsilon Zeta in 1918 and has been dormant since 1997. The Greek System at Syracuse is quite immense and diverse, with more than 70 different organizations on campus. Please contact Expansion Manager Michael DeCourcy ([email protected]) if you are interested in assisting with the colony or know of any students at Syracuse that could become great colony founders of Lambda Chi Alpha.

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A special thank you goes out to all of the Chapters that participated in the Big Brother Chapter program this past year. Your service and hard work on behalf of Lambda Chi Alpha and our newest colonies have been greatly appreciated. You have contributed immensely to the advancement of Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity. For more information about how your chapter can serve as a Big Brother Chapter, contact [email protected].

Colonies

Huntingdon CollegeSouth Dakota State UniversityStetson UniversityMissouri State UniversityShippensburg University

Big Brother Chapters

Auburn University - MontgomeryUniversity of South DakotaEmbry-Riddle Aeronautical UniversityDrury UniversityMillersville University / University of Mary-land – Baltimore County

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FOUNDATION BOARD OF DIRECTORSThe mission of the Educational Foundation of Lambda Chi Alpha is to fund, develop and support values-based educational programs and activities which will inspire a lifetime of personal growth, leadership, service, and deep fraternal relationships.

The Educational Foundation will Connect, Educate, Fund and Invest in Alumni and Collegians by building enduring and compelling engagement opportunities through relevant educational programming, activities and events. The goal is to increase Alumni support (both time and money) in order to strengthen the long-term sustainability of Lambda Chi Alpha and for all members to benefit from a lifetime of Brotherhood.

Mark A. Hoag, Michigan State ’72ChairmanMark is president of United Corporate Furnishings, Inc, the Steelcase distributor for the Sacramento valley area of central California. Mark served his chapter, Gamma-Omicron, as High Alpha

Karl J. Krapek, Kettering ’72 Vice-ChairmanKarl retired as President and Chief Operating Of-ficer of United Technologies Corporation, after serving for 20 years in various management positions. Following retirement, Karl became co-founder of The Keystone Companies, concen-trating on residential and commercial real estate development. He currently serves as Campaign Cabinet Chairman for the Foundation’s Investing in Future Leaders campaign.

Charles W. Jones, III, Sam Houston State ‘81 SecretaryCharles has over 27 years of experience in the financial services industry. He was inducted into the Sam Houston State College of Business Hall of Honor in 2012. He is an active member of the Lambda Chi Alpha Dallas/Ft. Worth Alumni Association, and serves the Foundation on the campaign cabinet.

Brian Heckler, Shippensburg ’84Treasurer Brian is a partner at KPMG LLP, the U.S. audit, tax and advisory services firm located in Chicago. As Treasurer, he serves as Chairman of the Founda-tion Board’s Finance Committee.

Christopher M. Meyer, Akron ’89 At-Large Chris is Managing Principal and Chief Investment Officer for Fund Evaluation Group in Cincinnati, Ohio. He is a member of the CFA Society of Cincinnati and holds the Chartered Financial Analyst designation. In additional to serving on the Executive Committee, Chris is Chairman of the Investment Committee for the Foundation.

Jeff Stuerman, Culver-Stockton ’82 At-LargeJeff is the Chairman, President and CEO of Edward Jones Trust Company. He serves as Treasurer of the Culver-Stockton College board of Trustees, and serves Lambda Chi Alpha as Chairman of the Board Development Committee in addition to his service on the Executive Committee.

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Jack O. Bovender, Jr., Duke ‘67Jack retired as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Hospital Corporation of America, (HCA), the nation’s leading provider of health-care services, based in Nashville, Tennessee. Jack received the Fraternity’s Order of Achieve-ment Award in 2002.

John L. Brechin, III, Texas – Austin ‘80John retired as Global Process Leader for IBM, driving worldwide and geographic process transformation across all lines of IBM’s busi-ness portfolio. He is a competitive amateur golfer and is a USGA Course Rater for the Texas Golf Association.

Jeffrey B. Burgan, (Jeff), Rose-Hulman ‘77Jeff is an attorney at Leydig Voit & Mayer, Ltd., focusing on intellectual property law. He re-ceived his law degree from Loyola University – New Orleans School of Law in 1989. Jeff has serves on the Rose-Hulman Board of Trustees since 2008.

Gregory A. Castanias, Wabash ‘87Greg is a partner with Jones Day Law Firm and is an appellate and intellectual property litigator with extensive Supreme Court and Federal Circuit advocacy experience. He heads Jones Day’s Federal Circuit practice. Greg has authored or coauthored several books and ar-ticles and speaks on legal subjects, including property, constitutional law, and appellate prac-tice. He received Lambda Chi Alpha’s Graduate Fellowship in 1987.

Chad E. Cline, Texas Christian ‘81Chad is President, Principal shareholder and Founder of Tarrant Technology Partners, LLC, an information technology consulting firm serv-ing clients in Fort Worth, Texas and surround-ing areas. He has served as Chairman for the Division of Overseas Ministries Board with the Disciples of Christ Church.

Charles W. Cole, Jr., Michigan ‘73Chuck is Managing Principal and President for Hunton Brady Architects based in Orlando, Florida. He is one of only seven ACHA Board certified architects in Florida after passing the American College of Healthcare Architect’s (ACHA) exam. He was a recipient of a Lambda Chi Alpha Graduate Fellowship in 1973.

John Durham, Georgetown ‘73John is the CEO and Managing General Part-ner for Catalyst S+F, a strategy firm for digital start-ups and early funding companies head-quartered in San Francisco. He was founder of Pericles Communication, a political digital firm that helped advocacy and political groups tap into interactive marketing. John also teaches advertising in the MBA program at the Univer-sity of San Francisco.

Donald E. Euston, (Don), Evansville ‘68Don is Wealth management Advisor for Merrill Lynch & Company. He served in the U.S. Army in Vietnam. Don earned the Certified Invest-ment Management Analyst designation at the Wharton School of Business.


FOUNDATION BOARD OF DIRECTORSMark G. Hulit, Richmond ‘81Mark retired as Global Head of Strategy & Planning reporting to the Chief Executive, for British American Tobacco. Over the 29 years of his career, he worked and lived in New York, Melbourne, Hong Kong, Sao Paulo, Sydney, London and Rio. He currently serves the Foundation as the Chairman of the Development Task Force.

Michael R. Odell, (Mike), Denver ‘85Mike is President and CEO of Pep Boys. He formerly served as Executive Vice President and General Manager of Sears Retail & Specialty Stores. Mike received an MBA from Northwestern University – Kellogg School of Management.

Peter A.S. Pfeiffer, (Pete), Delaware ‘81Pete is the Northeast Managing Business Development Director at McGladrey. He received an Executive Business degree from the University of Pennsylvania, Wharton School of Business and an MBA from Campbell University. Pete served as Captain in the US Army, 82nd Airborne, Special Forces.

H. Dean Sellers, Florida State ‘66Dean is an independent consultant assisting companies with process change, profitability, analysis, and project management. He retired as partner with Deloitte & Touche. Dean served as the Foundation Board Chairman from 2008-2010.

Mark Templeton, North Carolina State ‘74Mark is President and CEO of Citrix Systems, Inc., an international provider of application servers and portal software. He has spent more than 20 years in senior marketing and executive management for several other top technology firms. Mark received the Order of Achievement Award in 2002.

Paul C. Troy, LehighPaul is partner at Kane, Pubh, Knoell, Troy & Kramer LLP, specializing in professional liability; commercial, auto and general liability; and medical malpractice litigation. He serves as the Chair of the House of Delegates of the Pennsylvania Bar Association. Paul was elected Vice President of the Pennsylvania Bar Institute.

Kevin R. Vasquez, Western Carolina ’78 Kevin is Chairman, President & Chief Executive Officer of Butler Schein Animal Health, which provides healthcare supplies to veterinarians. He holds a BSBA in Marketing from Western Carolina University and a Master’s of Science Degree in Business from Central Michigan University.

Clint Wheelock, Washington & Lee ‘92Clint is Managing Director at Navigant. He has an extensive background in market intelligence focused on emerging technologies, most recently as founder of Pike Research, which was acquired by Navigant in 2012. Clint served Lambda Chi Alpha on the Student Advisory Committee (1991-1992) and as an Educational Leadership Consultant from 1992-1994.

Barry N. Williams, Texas State – San Marcos‘74Barry is the Executive Vice President, First Victoria National Bank, New Braunfels, Texas. He presently serves his industry as Trustee of the Graduate School of Banking, as a board member of the American Bankers Association Community Banker’s council and as a board member of the Texas Association of Banker’s Services Company.


#55thGAAlton R. Brown III, (Tony) Alabama‘75Tony is the President of The Pelican Group, Inc., a developer and manager of shopping centers in Mobile, Alabama. He also serves as Vice President and Secretary of Shanri Holdings Corp. He has dedicated over 25 years as a member of the National Environmental Sub-Committee, including task forces focusing on wetlands, toxic wastes and land rights.

Edward C.A. Forsberg, Jr, (Ed) Georgia ‘72Ed is an Investment Banker and serves as Man-aging Director of the Atlanta office of Corporate Finance Associates, focusing on tax-advantaged divestures, mergers, and acquisitions. He also serves as CEO of a consulting company with an emphasis on the strategic planning process to achieve transformational change in an organi-zation. He is a mentor in both the Joe Charles Mentoring Program and with the University of Georgia business school.

M. Fletcher McElreath, Mercer ‘87Fletcher is a Partner with Alston & Bird LLP in their New York City office. His practice focuses on debt and equity securities offerings, public and private mergers and acquisitions. He received his J.D. degree from Columbia Law School, where he was honored as a Harlan Fiske Scholar. He has served on the Grand High Zeta since 2006, served as an ELC from 1987-1988 and served as High Pi at Mercer University.

Steve Pattison, Florida State ‘78Steve is Chief Financial Officer and Vice President of Business Analysis and Risk Management of Restaurant Services, Inc., (RSI) is responsible for purchasing and manufacturing for the U.S. Burger King supply chain. He serves as a national board member and the Treasurer of the Florida State University Alumni Association.

Brotherhood Extends Beyond Your College Years

Create your Lambda Chi member account at mylca.lambdachi.org.

Through MyLCA you can:

• Participate in the Joe Charles Mentor Program• Start Your Inner Circle Journey• Give to the Foundation

• Receive Updates on Chapter Brothers• Find Out Information on Chapter Events


FOUNDATION REGIONAL LEADERSRegional Alumni Leaders are those Brothers who have volunteered to lead and communicate with our Area Alumni Leaders in 40 Alumni Associations across North America. These Regional Leaders are at the 2014 General Assembly and will be holding their inaugural meeting this week at the event.

Charles N. Persing (Northeast Regional Leader)Charles “Chuck” Persing (Drexel ’81) began his career financial consulting and has continued to provide a variety of accounting services as a part of his roles in public and private companies as a CPA, CFF, CGMA, CVA, CIRA and CFE. Brother Persing is a partner with the firm of Bederson LLP in the insolvency and litigation group. Brother Persing is presently serving as the Vice President/Treasurer of the Housing Corporation for the Epsilon-Kappa chapter at Drexel.

Al Saylor (Southwest Regional Leader)Al Saylor (Delaware ‘77) began his career in Industrial Sales and Marketing, which led to his current profession as a Mortgage Banker with Starkey Mortgage. Brother Saylor also owns and operates AirSports, Inc., where he leads and pilots a team of skydivers who jump throughout the US in major sporting and outdoor events. As an undergraduate, Al served his chapter as High Alpha until he became a Leadership Consultant for Lambda Chi Alpha after graduation.

Criswell Fiordalis (Pacific Regional Leader)Criswell Fiordalis (Denver 2010) currently resides in Los Angeles, CA, where he is a Manager of Strategy & Finance at Lionsgate. Criswell has served Lambda Chi Alpha in the roles of a Young Alumni Council member, and during his time as an undergraduate, as Risk Manager and IFC President.

Frank Byrne (Southeast Regional Leader)Frank Byrne (Southern Methodist ‘77) has had a successful career in all dimensions of fund raising solicitation and campaign development, marketing, communications, and sales. Implement comprehensive fundraising plans including annual funds, capital campaigns, endowment drives, special events, donor cultivation, and recognition events.

Bo Gebbie (Midwest Regional Leader)Bo Gebbie (Evansville ’03) is currently a Business Unit Executive for Power Systems Sales at IBM and leads a team of direct and matrix sales professionals, technical specialists and competitive resources across the United States and Canada. As an undergraduate, Brother Gebbie served Lambda Chi Alpha as a member of the Student Advisory Council, a member of the Young Alumni Council, and as the Vice President during his time as an undergraduate.

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