Phi Delta Theta - DePauw University

The DePauw Phi 2 Q: Why did you join Phi Delta Theta and what made you stay a part of the brotherhood? I came to DePauw in the late summer of 1983 to play football. During practice, I met several Phi Delts with whom I was impressed. While going through recruitment during orientation week, I saw these men away from the football field as students and active members. Several other freshman teammates also joined Indiana Zeta with me. Staying part of the brotherhood was a joy! Q: What is your current position and what do you do specifically? How did you get started in that field? I'm a wealth advisor to successful individuals, families, and businesses. Specifically, I'd say I'm the personal chief financial officer for my clients and I focus on their financial planning, banking, investments, taxes, estate planning, and insurance needs. The role is that of a project manager coordinating the efforts of a multi-individual and discipline team around the needs of successful and wealthy clientele. I hold a certified financial planning designation and have performed in this role now for over 21 years. Q: How, if at all, did being in Phi Delta Theta impact your career path? There were a couple impacts. My first job out of DePauw was serving as a Chapter consultant for Phi Delta Theta. Chris Johnston '83 had the role before me, and I had the opportunity to discuss it with him while I was an undergrad. In this position, I was able to visit 55 different Chapters during the 1987-88 academic year across the U.S. and Canada. Additionally, I flirted with the financial industry right after serving the fraternity. Cam Cefali '84 worked in the brokerage industry, and I met with him shortly after graduation. His insights stuck with me many years later, and in 1998 I started my career at Merrill Lynch. Q: What are your favorite memories from your time in the Indiana Zeta Chapter House? There were highlights each and every year, and I make new memories when I return to the house today. Being initiated in 1984 was definitely a big highlight for me. Hosting the all-campus party to kick off each year also stands out. Chapter meetings were an exercise in brotherhood and the ritual of the Fraternity which I admire and respect today. Q: Have you had a chance to visit campus or the Chapter House lately? Has anything changed or are you surprised by how little things have changed? My most recent visit was last summer for the Indiana Zeta 150 years celebration. It was such a special night, and we had quite a few brothers from the mid-'80s in attendance. Our class of '87 had the most attendees of any class. It was a "Proud to be a Phi" moment. The house looks very much the same yet quite a bit nicer. I credit the alumni leadership for this as well as the undergraduates. Being at the new entrance to campus gives the Chapter House a prominent place and all involved have taken great advantage. Q: Have you stayed involved with Indiana Zeta since graduating? When living in Indianapolis from 1993-95, I was able to serve on the Indiana Zeta House Corporation. That was short lived, however, due to a move to Boston and then overseas to Moscow, Russia, for a couple of years. Since moving to Chicago in 1998, I have always tried to stop by the house to attend alumni weekends as well as the occasional football game. Now, I am volunteering to re-engage on the Indiana Zeta House Corporation since my children are both adults and professionals. I actually have served Phi Delta Theta and the general fraternity as a "Mitchell Fund" trustee. The board oversees the funding and administration of The Scroll magazine and electronic communications. I have been on the board for 11 years. Re-engaging wiTh The BRoTheRhooD Q&A with Indiana Zeta's Newest House Corporation Member, Don Heatherly '87 Don is proud of where Indiana Zeta is today. Though he knows DePauw faces challenges in a constantly changing university and Greek world, he believes Indiana Zeta has stood well during these times. If you have more questions about Don's Phi Delt experience, he can be reached at dheatherly@wowway.com. Recipients of the Albert Lund '48 Scholarship now total 56 with three new awardees. From left: Larry Lund, scholarship recipient Grayson Honnen '20, Glenn Davis '79, scholarship recipient Jack Omsteed '21, and previous recipients John Ward '19 and Kyle Kopchak '19. Seated: Lindsey Lund Peterik Support Indiana Zeta's Scholarships and More C ongratulations to Carter Johnston '20, Grayson Honnen '20, and Jack Omstead '21 for being the 2019 recipients of the Albert L. Lund '48 Scholarship. Albert created the scholarship program in 1999 to reward Phi Delta Theta members for their scholarship, campus, and community involvement. To date, 56 Lund Scholarships totaling $312,000 have been awarded. "My father had great love for this college and for the examples of leadership and community service that were provided by his professors, talented DePauw staff, and the fraternity he was so proud of," Albert's son, Larry Lund, said. "This is a gift that continues to build upon a strong legacy while supporting deserving young scholars. It's wonderful to carry this tradition forward." Albert passed away in 2003, but his legacy lives on in the brotherhood of Phi Delta Theta. How to Give Back Gifts may be directed to the DePauw- managed Albert L. Lund '48 Scholarships Fund and/or toward facility improvements managed by the house corporation. See the enclosed pledge card and reply envelope for details and to contribute. Contact Chris "CJ" Johnston '83 at (317) 460-6755 or cl.johnston83@gmail. com with questions.

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