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A PUBLICATION OF THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST ALUMNI OF ALPHA DELTA PHI • SUMMER 2024
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his passage is taken from "Memorial of Samuel Eells," which was
compiled and edited by his brother, James, and published in 1873.
Shame on me for learning something new about our Founder 40 years
after I thought I already knew it all.
This quote caught my attention because of undergraduate members
I recently met and our distinguished and varied Alumni Association.
Alpha Delta Phi at UW has always proudly associated with the
origination story of the organization as a "literary society." But even 192
years ago, one of Samuel Eells' key founding principles included the
diversity outlined in the quote above.
Is it not surprising that Brother Eells' vision has never been truer than
it is now? Economics, information systems, business, microbiology,
and communications are just a few of the paths our undergraduates
pursued as they earned top-five academic achievement status in fall
2023. And, as always, having a high GPA while maintaining the
responsibilities and duties expected of our fraternity members is no
easy feat and worthy of recognition.
JOIN OUR MENTOR PROGRAM
The range of our members' interests is also evidenced by board members
David Gilluly '13 and Zach Williams '13, who are now several months
into a new mentorship program they designed to connect alumni with
undergraduates interested in their career fields. The initiative includes
one-on-one activities, group presentations, and post-dinner chat events
by industry and affords alumni several forums in which to assist in
the career goals of our undergraduate Brothers. If their efforts interest
you, please contact David or Zach about getting involved. No matter
how much or little time you can spare, your outreach will be greatly
appreciated by your undergraduate Brothers.
I am delighted to be able to highlight such an exciting program. After the
hassle of moving, remodeling, and rebuilding, the adjustments we made
that needed time to settle are finally taking hold.
MAKE A CONTRIBUTION
Financially and operationally, we are almost there! Thanks to the diligent
effort of our new treasurer, Tracy Edgers '80 (and with a supportive
assist from former Treasurer Grant Osberg '80), we expect to be in
a sustainable operational position for the start of fall 2024. It will be a
close call, however, and that expectation does not factor in our long-term
goal of recapitalizing the Foundation Fund so we can offer need and
achievement-based scholarships every quarter.
Your continued (or renewed) interest, engagement, and support of
our alumni organization and our undergraduate members is still
a vital and perpetual request. Please consider what you can offer in
time, talent, and/or treasure. Any contribution can be a driving force in a
membership organization like this one. There is no limit to what we can
contribute and achieve for, and with, our Brothers!
Xaipe,
Michael Derr '84
Alumni President
mjderr962@gmail.com
(425) 749-2900
President
Michael Derr '84
(425) 749-2990
mjderr962@gmail.com
Vice President
Robert Gilbert '81
robertgilbert4@juno.com
Treasurer
Tracy Edgers '80
tracy.edgers@gmail.com
Co-Secretaries
David Gilluly '16
david.guilluly@gmailcom
Zach Williams '16
zjwilliams94@gmail.com
Directors
JP Furber '84
jpfurber@mac.com
Tom Chiado '86
tom@chiadollc.com
Chris Clarke '89
clarkeski@comcast.net
Howard Strickler '63
hrowder41@gmail.com
Wade Foley '95
wadefoley@hotmail.com
Men of Many Talents Men of Many Talents
Washington Chapter Excels with Alumni Support
"…it must be built on a more comprehensive scale…, in regard to its intellectual proportions; providing for
every variety of taste and talent and embracing every department of literature and science." –Samuel Eells (1830)
To learn more and join our annual campaign,
scan the QR code or visit
alpha-delta-phi-wa-annual-giving.causevox.com
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