Phi Delta Theta - DePauw University

p. 3 Phi DelTa TheTa Jake Rust '15 and Pete Stuart '14 accepting the Founders Trophy runner-up. T he conclusion of the 80th biennial convention of Phi Delta Theta this summer marked the end of a record-setting award recognition year for Indiana Zeta. Having already been cited as a DePauw Chapter of Excellence, the Indiana Zeta Chapter was recognized by the General Fraternity with administrative and Chapter operations excellence by winning the General Headquarters' Trophy and named a Gold Star recipient. Only 10% of chapters across the United States and Canada were awarded Gold Star status and Phi Delt was one of only two fraternities recognized as a Chapter of Excellence at Old Gold. It had been about a dozen years since the Chapter was so highly awarded. In fact, the Chapter was a finalist for the Founders Trophy—the highest award for chapters in their school and Greek system size category. As a finalist, the Phi Delt Chapter House, members, and campus were featured in a video tribute before 800 at the grand banquet. Five DePauw Phis attended the event including the current Chapter President Sean Kyle '15 and former President Jake Rust '15. Peter Stuart '14 worked at the event as a newly hired leadership consultant. Alumni Advisors "CJ" Johnston '83 and Vince Aguirre '12 also were there to learn and support. For more information please contact Chapter Advisor Chris Johnston '83 at cl.johnston@yahoo.com. Convention Brings More Recognition for Phi Delt at DePauw Alumni Update Chapter Grand Dr. Frank B. Adney Jr. '42 entered Chapter Grand on November 15, 2013. He served in the U.S. Army Medical Corps and retired in 1987 from his Urology practice in Richmond. Frank is survived by his wife of 70 years, Mary; son, James; daughter Carol; and one granddaughter. Frank was a resident of Richmond, Ind. Lavern J. Lani '53 entered Chapter Grand on March 27. A lifelong performer of music, Vern played the accordion, organ, and, most recently, the keyboard, entertaining many throughout his life. Immediately prior to his retirement, Vern became a skilled woodworker, crafting furniture for the use and enjoyment of family and friends. He is survived by his two children, Pamela and Brian, and three grandchildren. Lavern was a resident of Green Bay, Wis. John T. Snively '65 entered Chapter Grand on March 18. He practiced law as a partner at Palmer, Bowers & Brewer in Huntington and most recently was a sole practitioner in Fort Wayne. He is survived by his sons, Todd and wife Tammy; Eric and wife Leslie; Scott and wife Stacy; and seven grandchildren. John was a resident of Fort Wayne, Ind. Alumni News Robert F. Irwin '54 and his wife, Cherie, live in Edmonds, Wash. The couple has two children, four granddaughters, and three great-grandsons. "Keep up the good work! I am still in touch with many brothers and some widows. Great fraternity." E-mail: rfi31@comcast.net Arie Van Noord '55 lives in the Netherlands and enjoyed a visit from Ray Spaeth '58 and his wife, Sharolyn, last October. "Many precious memories! Other brothers welcome!" E-mail: arrevano@kpnmail.nl H. Dale Bracey '57 lost his wife of 55 years, Barbara, on June 24, 2013. The couple met during Dale's senior year at DePauw. Dale resides in Los Gatos, Calif. E-mail: dalebracey@mac.com Raymond J. Spaeth II '58 and his wife, Sharolyn, live in Chicago, Ill. The couple enjoys escaping the cold winter by spending their summers in Palm Desert, Calif. E-mail: rspaeth88@aol.com Hon. Dennis Drury '63 retired after 29 years as a Michigan District Court judge in Troy. Dennis is in private practice of law, specializing in alternative dispute resolution. He is also a clinical professor of business law at Walsh College and an adjunct law professor at Coley Law School. Dennis and his wife, Robin, live in Troy. E-mail: dsinned@innocent.com Richard C. Williams '65 was appointed as chairman of the board of directors for Adamis Pharmaceuticals in August. John A. Nuetzel '68 is hard at work on his seventh novel and is the appointed director of communications for the Arkansas (Continued on page 4)

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