Delta Tau Delta - Texas A&M University

DELTA TAU DELTA Delta Tau Delta Continues to Shine at Texas A&M Alumni Involvement Leads to Chapter Success elcome, alumni! The fraternity continues to thrive with your support, and the undergraduate members have made great strides to further increase the chapter's presence on campus. With Texas A&M's success in the Southeastern Conference and the intake of the university's largest freshman class ever, the Zeta Sigma Chapter hopes to recruit their largest new member class in its history this fall. Delta Tau Delta at Texas A&M continually excels in recruitment, academics, brotherhood, and reputation each semester. W Chapter Looks to Recruit Largest Pledge Class in Zeta Sigma History Zeta Sigma continues to be one of the strongest fraternities in recruitment at Texas A&M. We had a very successful summer recruitment, including dinners, a river trip, and a barge trip on Lake Conroe. The chapter has been able to enhance its recruitment endeavors after voting to increase membership dues in the previous semester. We were able to host The Turnpike Troubadours at Fajitas & Ritas, the chapter's annual fall recruitment party. A new development in our new member program is the addition of a pledge class retreat to build brotherhood. "New member development is and always has been a fundamental part of maintaining the firm character of Aggie Delts. I look forward to the most promising initiate class Zeta Sigma has ever had," said Pledge Educator Britton Eastburn '15. 2.91, as well as the all-undergraduate men's average of 2.94. This fall, the chapter will enact a mentoring program which will help younger members obtain help from older members who have the same major. "We have excelled greatly from an academic standpoint, and strive to continue our academic leadership in the Texas A&M Greek community," said Logan Wallis '15, director of academic affairs. Parent's Club and Events a Success Zeta Sigma continues to maintain a close and transparent relationship with Aggie Delt parents. Our second-annual fall Parent's Weekend and Golf Scramble fundraiser will be held the weekend of November 2. In addition, we are currently working to establish the chapter's first ever mother's club, The Purple Iris Club. In return for their continued support and dedication, Zeta Sigma makes it a priority to maintain a strong bond with parents. We hope that this newsletter finds you well and provides encouragement to stay involved with the chapter. The gentlemen of Zeta Sigma are exceeding all expectations and continually set an example for other fraternities at Texas A&M. We thank you for your continued support and dedication to your undergraduate brothers. Please do not hesitate to contact me with questions, comments, or suggestions. Feel free to stop by the Shelter any time you are in town. We hope to continue growing our relationship with our alumni brothers. Academics on the Forefront for Undergraduates Johnny Keene '15, Colton Beardmore '15, The chapter's GPA for last semester was a 2.98, which Chris Framel '15, Tyler Morrison '15, and ranks sixth out of the 19 fraternities at A&M. Zeta Marshall Robert '15 enjoy cigars Sigma's GPA surpasses the all-fraternity average of while in New Orleans. Fraternally, Mason Bates '14 Chapter President (281) 543-3134 masonbates@ymail.com Levi Martin '05 Shares Fraternity Experience (Continued from page 1) recruitment, and recruitment chairman. "We had a great core group of men who I believe really helped Zeta Sigma navigate some challenging times and made some incredible improvements to the chapter. Being a very small part of what I believe was a chapter transformation was something special," he said. One of his proudest accomplishments as an undergraduate was locating the current Delta Tau Delta house and helping secure funding for the purchase. "We were also fortunate to have people like Charles Mallery, Sam Houston State '59, as great supporters of Zeta Sigma. He helped keep the chapter focused and was a wonderful resource and great friend during my time at A&M." produced some incredible memories. However, we knew in order to take the chapter to the next level, we needed a Shelter we could all be proud of. When we secured the current Delt house, it lent credibility to the chapter, boosted morale, and enhanced recruitment efforts." After graduating with his bachelor's in accounting and a master's in finance, Levi went to work at The White House and for President George W. Bush. He currently serves as vice president of finance and administrative operations for a non-profit behavioral health care organization in Los Angeles, and recently served as interim president and CEO. "After my time in Zeta Sigma, I have been fortunate to work in organizations and communities with missions focused on positively impacting the lives of others. Working alongside such incredibly engaged, dedicated, and selfless teams has been a very powerful and inspirational experience," he said. Levi believes it is the duty of all alumni to support the chapter. "Delt alumni should stay engaged and support the organization in whatever way they can. Zeta Sigma has a great reputation for helping produce successful leaders, and there is little doubt that trend will continue. I believe we all want the Delt house to remain vibrant and strong, and for that to be possible, we all need to stay active, engaged, and provide time." Living in the previous Delt Shelter, Levi has fond memories of the brotherhood that was evident in the house. "Living in the old farm house Page 2 Levi stays in touch with many of his Delt brothers and encourages alumni to stay active and engaged in the chapter as much as possible. "I believe Delta Tau Delta can and should be a premiere fraternity for years to come. The active members obviously play a large role in the success of Zeta Sigma, but alumni support is key to ensuring our ability to thrive." Levi resides in Calabasas, California, with his wife, Natasha, and their daughter, Siobhan. In his free time, he enjoys traveling, golfing, and visiting the nearby beaches. You can contact Levi at levi.d.martin@gmail.com.

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