Delta Tau Delta - University of Kansas

Delta Tau Delta page 2 GrowinG and SuSTaininG The BroTherhood Founding Father Steven Belgeri '08 Continues Service to Gamma Tau A s an undergraduate, Steven Belgeri '08 saw a unique opportunity within the Greek program at KU: becoming a founding father. "Delta Tau Delta wanted to come back to campus, and I was intrigued by the chance to form that brotherhood," Steven recalls. "To this day, the other founding fathers and I have a unique bond. We faced our own unique set of challenges with putting the Shelter together, and through that we became friends and Brothers for life." LIVING A LIFE OF SERVICE Steven served as new member educator followed by president in his undergraduate years, and his favorite memories largely include going through the rechartering process for Gamma Tau. That devotion didn't end upon graduation; Steven then joined the house corporation board, on which he now serves as recruitment advisor to the active chapter. "I wanted to make sure we always had a place at KU, and I wanted to give back to a group that taught me so much." In his current position, Steven has the honor of working with the young men responsible for great change at Gamma Tau. "These guys have done a great job recruiting quality young men as we climb through the ranks on campus—especially in the last few years." Gamma Tau has also placed within the top fraternity grades at KU in recent years. STAYING IN TOUCH As an alumnus, Steven advises active members to enjoy their time on campus and with Gamma Tau while it lasts. To recent graduates and young alumni, he encourages finding ways to stay involved and trying to make it back once or twice a year. "We don't have all the answers in life, and it's important to have connections," Steven explained. Membership doesn't end after four years; it's for life. My Brothers and fellow founding fathers are still my best friends to this day. Having something to come back to fills me with pride. Ultimately, Brotherhood sustains us." Steven enjoys golfing with his Delta Tau Delta Brothers in his spare time, as well as spending time with his wife, Megan (an Alpha Chi Omega at KU), and their young daughter, Avery. You can connect with Steven and/ or ask him about recruitment at recruitment@kansasdelts.org. From left: Steven Belgeri '08, Mike Schmidt '08, Cameron Bliss '08, and Justin Hawkins '07—all 2008 founding fathers. Brothers Receive Multiple Honors at Division Conference Bryson Brown '15 Wins Outstanding President Award G amma Tau attended the Western Plains Division Conference in March in Kansas City. This conference is a time for Delts from around the division to gather and to share Brotherhood, exchange ideas, and learn new techniques and strategies to become better officers and members. Many of the new executive board members were present to attend the various educational and training sessions. Gamma Tau was selected to perform both the Rite of Iris and Ritual ceremonies on the final day of the conference, which is a large undertaking, given all of the required practices. Congratulations are in order for all those involved with both ceremonies for the excellent performances. At the concluding awards banquet, Bryson Brown '15, the previous two-term president, was honored with an award of distinction for Outstanding Chapter President for the Western Plains Division. The award highlights a president who goes above and beyond the call of duty to embody the values of Delta Tau Delta and leave his chapter better than when he arrived in office. Bryson has shown dedica- tion, selflessness, and courage during his tenure, and we couldn't agree more with the National Fraternity's decision to select him for this award. Fraternally, Kevin Butler '08 Former President Bryson Brown '15 at the Shelter after winning an Award of Distinction for "Outstanding Chapter President" among all division chapters. The current executive board during the chapter's Division Conference in Kansas City this past February.

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