Delta Tau Delta - The Ohio State University

Beta Phi Crier beta phi Chapter of Delta Tau Delta the ohio state university n Fall 2023 "T ime and change will surely show." That phrase from Carmen, Ohio, has been on my mind a lot these days as the undergraduates begin the 2023-24 academic year. For the board and the chapter, the year will begin with some changes: Changing of the Guard At the board level, I am stepping down as president. Luckily, we have a great replacement in Chris Beem '87, who is already serving. Chris and I will be utilizing the rest of the calendar year to transition the duties, during which time I will remain on the board as an active member. The board is also recruiting our next treasurer. Buck Byrne '66, who stepped into the role when I began serving as president, has indicated his desire to relinquish officer duties and serve as a member instead. Please contact Buck, Chris, or myself if you are interested in joining our team as Beta Phi treasurer. News from the Chapter House The chapter welcomed a new Executive Leadership Board, led by President Griffin Callow '25. I had the pleasure of working with this board over the summer and am looking forward to all they have planned for Beta Phi. The chapter has also welcomed a new house director. Conner Hicks is a 2022 graduate of OSU and will be attending graduate school at Ohio State for clinical psychology. As a student, Conner was a three-year resident advisor and spent a year after graduation as a probation officer for the state of Ohio. As you can see, there are several exciting changes ahead for the board and Beta Phi, and we welcome any alumni to come and be a part of it! Fraternally, Kyle Huff '07 President of the House Association huff.kyle@gmail.com (740) 361-7951 Rolling with the Changes D elt alumni aren't led to their accomplishments solely from being a Delt— instead, they are shaped by shared principles of brotherhood and how they maintain those values throughout life. Senator Tom Carper '68 has lived by the golden rule since he was young, and the Beta Phi experience elevated his commitment to service. Embrace the Golden Rule Born in West Virginia, Carper's leadership experiences started as a boy scout. His mother instilled the value of the golden rule in Sen. Carper and his sister from a young age, leading Carper to a life of treating others the way he'd want to be treated. After Sen. Carper moved to Columbus, Ohio, he began working in a pharmacy to afford college. The pharmacy owners had a Delt son, and they encouraged Carper to consider fraternity recruitment. "They put in a good word for me…I went to an event and met some wonderful guys." Aim High Carper attended The Ohio State University on a Navy ROTC scholarship, though he did find a healthy balance in work and fun. He enjoyed finding a core of friends on such a large campus, and Carper benefited from the chance to refine communication skills as a young man. His time in Delta Tau Delta reinforced the concepts of loyalty and service that were already instilled in him as a young man. Potent college memories included house cleaning duties, bonding with Greg Lowry '68 over their love of music, and meeting Kenny Rogers and Linda Ronstadt at a nearby venue called The Bistro. Work Hard After college, Carper completed three tours of duty in Southeast Asia as a naval flight officer in the Vietnam War. Trying to keep up with politics back home, Carper was inspired by President Joe Biden's story as a young man taking office as a U.S. senator. Carper moved to Delaware and became involved with a business school fundraiser for a congressional campaign. Biden was there to give advice for the campaign candidate, and Carper's inspiration-turned-acquaintance left a lasting impression on his motivation to serve the public. "Months later, someone tells me I should run for state treasurer," Carper continued. Stepping up for Delaware, Carper's determination led to achieving A Life of Endless Service Sen. Tom Carper '68 Reflects on His Career and Fraternity Background "Leaders are humble, not haughty. They have the heart of a servant. They understand that their job is to serve, not be served." (Continued on page 2) An Update from the House Association President

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