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South Dakota Senator Michael H. Rohl '13 Receives Leadership Honor thetachi.org/gamma-tau Theta Chi-Drake University @drakethetachi QC Building Corporation P.O. Box 41781 Des Moines, IA 50311 Address Service Requested A s we shared on the front page, it's up to us to decide how to leave our small corner of the world a better place. You can leave Gamma Tau a better place by contributing to the Helping Hand Foundation or the OX Building Corporation so we can continue to provide for our undergraduate brothers. If you'd like to donate today, you can do so by scanning the QR codes or by visiting tinyurl.com/OX-Drake-EF for HHF giving or tinyurl.com/OX-Drake-HC for the house corporation. Thank you for leaving your mark on our chapter! House Corporation HHF GivinG Want to Leave Your Mark on Gamma Tau? Support Our Chapter Today! C ome join us for some fun and a chance to reunite with your brothers at Drake Relays in April! Friday, April 28, 2023 7 p.m. – Alumni and actives connection event at Big Grove Brewery (555 17th Street, Des Moines, IA 50309) 9 p.m. – Relays party at the house Saturday, April 29, 2023 11 a.m. – General meeting 12:30 p.m. – Barbecue lunch 1:30 p.m. – Senior ritual ceremony 2 p.m. –Social Gathering at Peggy's We hope to see you there! Plus, mark your calendars for our 75th anniversary and Drake Relays on April 24-27, 2024. More information to come. Drake Relays 2023 and 2024 I n February, Amazon closed its AmazonSmile program after not being able to create the impact it had originally hoped for since the program launched in 2013. Amazon will be providing the charities that have been a part of AmazonSmile, including Gamma Tau, with a one-time donation equivalent to three months of what they earned in 2022 through the program. If you selected Gamma Tau while shopping through AmazonSmile, we thank you! AmazonSmile Program Ends Thank You for Supporting Our Chapter S enator Michael Rohl '13 is among just 20 young leaders recognized by The Council of State Governments for bipartisan state leadership in 2022. The CSG 20 Under 40 Leadership Award recognizes the outstanding work of 20 up-and-coming elected or appointed officials from across the country who not only exemplify strong leadership skills but have also demonstrated a true commitment to serving the citizens they represent. "The state officials recognized this year come from diverse backgrounds, different political parties, different branches of state government, and from every region of our country, but they share a singular commitment to make a difference for those they serve," said David Adkins, CSG executive director/CEO. "They are hard-working leaders who have demonstrated the ability to productively collaborate to achieve consensus and produce results, and their public service honors the oldest and best values of our democracy." Recipients of the 20 Under 40 Leadership Award are selected from a competitive pool of applicants from across the country and all three branches of state government. "It's an honor to win a nationwide, bipartisan leadership award, but great leadership is a team sport, and I couldn't have done it alone. I was blessed to serve with some amazing senators that are willing to put in the long hours to better our state. I'm appreciative of their dedication and loyalty. This wouldn't be possible without the faith and support my district showed me as a 30-year-old political outsider in 2020. There is no doubt my district sets a high standard for me, but I'll continue working every day to exceed their expectations because that's who my parents raised me to be," said Senator Rohl. The committee considered each nominee's ability to: engage officials across party lines in meaningful ways to advance the common good, provide exceptional leadership to a state chamber, and serve as a champion of change seeking to enhance the lives of all constituents within a specific policy area. Senator Rohl was selected for this award for his work defending the initiated measure process, leading on criminal justice reform legislation, advocacy for education investments, and his work reducing regulations on small businesses. During his first term, Senator Rohl passed eight bills through the legislature and onto the governor's desk. All eight bills had bipartisan support. Award recipients will be honored by state government leaders at the 2022 CSG National Conference in Honolulu, Hawaii. SAVE THE DATES SAVE THE DATES ConGratulations to our BrotHer!

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