Spring 2016
The
Sunflower
A publicAtion of the KAnSAS chApter of DeltA upSilon
INSIDE:
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Kansas DU Reorganization Status Update
Positive Changes Made to Structure of Chapter
O
ver the past several months, we have been
inspired by our alumni's love for Kansas DU
and desire to support our Chapter. Your words of
encouragement and support have helped us begin the
process of learning, growing, and planning for the
future of the Kansas Chapter.
There are some exciting, positive developments that
we would like to share as our Chapter continues its
reorganization. The members attended a "Building
Better Men" retreat with a DU International
representative where they revisited the DU founding
principles and how those should be implemented in
Chapter operations, their daily activities, and their
character. The men also had an all-Chapter retreat to
develop tighter bonds among the members.
The new Chapter officers are doing an excellent
job. In addition, we have created an alumni adviser
team to cover the eight key undergraduate officer
positions. The alumni will provide their experiences
to make sure things are done the "DU way." There
are a few spots still available if your are intersted in
volunteering. Please contact Eric Gustavson, Grant
Kaufman, or Jeff Wilcox.
One other change as part of all this is that Judy
Carpenter, our housemother of the last nine years, will
be moving on. Judy has been a tireless worker and we
thank her for her many years of service. She will be
missed. The PMC has a search underway for a new
housemother and is conducting interviews.
The alumni who have been involved in this
reorganization feel very positive about the members
we have in place and the future of Kansas DU. Getting
to the point of reorganization was disappointing to all
of us. Times of hardship are when we need our alumni
the most. We hope you join us in the firm belief that
the recent events do not define Kansas DU or our
experience. Now, more than ever, we encourage you
to continue supporting Delta Upsilon. Should you
have any questions, please contact one of us.
Fraternally,
Eric Gustavson '87
Alumni Corporation Treasurer
ergustav@gmail.com
Grant Kaufman '92
Kansas DU Educational Foundation President
grantkaufman@gmail.com
President
Jeff Wilcox '92
jewilcox@coca-cola.com
VP Administration
Tommy Beeler '08
tbeeler5@gmail.com
VP Finance
Brett Koehn '11
brett.koehn@hallmark.com
VP Academic Excellence
TBD
VP Membership Education
John Mullies '92
jmullies@cerner.com
VP Recruitment
Mark Robinson '08
mark.robinson@greatrangecapital.com
VP External Relations
TBD
VP Loss Prevention
Eric Morrison '99
eric@morrisonlawkc.com
Alumni Advisory
BoArd