Delta Tau Delta - Ball State University

t he spring 2014 semester has been especially rewarding to the men of Epsilon Mu. The elected executive board attended a leadership retreat hosted by our chapter consultant, Anthony Jacobsmeyer, as well as the 2014 Northern Division Conference where the chapter received its thirteenth Hugh Shields Award for chapter excellence. In addition, the board has set goals to increase recruitment efforts, chapter GPA, and community service. Further, the chapter is actively participating in numerous campus-sponsored activities, clubs, and events. With the few weeks remaining in the semester, we have a very active agenda ahead. Innovative Academic Plan Gives Chapter Success In fall 2013, the chapter was academically above the campus all-men's average but slightly below the campus fraternity average. We started an academic teams program in 2013 and have continued under Academic Chairman Austin Prather '16. Teams that perform well receive rewards and teams that perform less than the others are required to spend additional time in study and community service. To further increase academic standing, the chapter appointed an academic advisor, Phil Bolts (non-affiliated). He works with undergraduates who perform at less than chapter expectations. With emphasis on academics, the chapter lowered third-level academic probation (highest level of probation pre-expulsion) from nine members to one. As president, I know that the members recognize the importance of academic standings and their priority within the chapter. Philanthropy and Community Service Priority for Epsilon Mu This spring we have increased community service hour requirements for members. Led by Community Service Chairman Dakota Bowser '16, the chapter has several service opportunities, including a paired event with Chi Omega at the Second Harvest Food Bank, committing more than 230 hours. The fourth annual Army Games were April 12 in the front yard of the Shelter. It has become an important spring philanthropy and is only behind Watermelon Bust, which is still the largest philanthropy on campus. Our brothers are actively looking for sponsorships. Largest Spring Pledge Class in Chapter History The chapter's membership stands at 60. A focus as an executive board and as a chapter has been on recruitment. We have strived to build upon the brotherhood through various presentations on recruitment techniques, including a presentation from our chapter consultant. As a result, this spring the chapter has received its largest spring pledge class in years. Currently, we have 16 new members who have been actively engaged and dedicated. They are eagerly awaiting their initiation on April 17, at National Headquarters in Fishers, Indiana. Leadership in Campus organizations This spring, our members have been very active in campus organizations. Sterling Zweigel '16 was elected as IFC vice president of administration; Eric Andonian '15 was elected president in the Delta tau Delta excels on Ball State Campus Epsilon Mu Boasts Largest Spring Pledge Class in Chapter History Members of the spring pledge class. Bottom, from left: Corey Lyons '17, Colin Mudroncik '16, Samuel Stilwell '17, Scott Crilly '16, Ryan Raupp '17, and Jack Gawaluck '17. Top: Chris DeLoughery '17, Derek Belser '16, Faris Shatat '16, Matthew Nardini '17, Landon Manuel '17, and Adam Roberts '17. 4 the IrIS

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