Delta Tau Delta - University of Oklahoma

UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA Page 3 Chapter officers represent Delta Alpha at Karnea in Orlando this summer. I t's a great time to be a member of Delta Alpha at the University of Oklahoma. Our chapter continues to succeed in the areas of academics, recruitment, philanthropy, intramurals, and alumni relations. Raising the Bar for Academics Last fall, Delta Alpha boasted a 3.10 GPA, the highest it has been in a few semesters. We followed that up with a 3.09 last spring. Although this is slightly lower, we are still proud of our chapter's academic efforts. Mem- ber GPA was 3.17, ranking us eighth on campus. We were well above the all-men's average for the University of Oklahoma and had over 50 men on the Dean's List. Impressive Recruitment Results in Large Pledge Class Delta Alpha signed 50 new members this fall. The quality of our member- ship continues to grow, and we believe we have the best pledge class on campus. Delta Alpha currently has 185 active members, which ranks us in the top five largest fraternities at OU. New Philanthropy Events Prove Successful We saw tremendous success in philanthropy last year by hosting new events. We held a toy drive with the women of Chi Omega donating gifts for 30-plus children at the OKC Boys and Girls Club. In the spring, we hosted a powderpuff flag football tournament for the sororities on cam- pus. More than 10 teams participated and we raised more than $2,000 for our national philanthropy, Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF). Along with our successful philanthropic events, members of Delta Alpha recorded more than 2,000 hours of community service. Whether it was serving at the YMCA, Second Chance, or participating in university-spon- sored events, our presence in the community was felt. Intramural Teams Build Brotherhood Once again, Delta Alpha was a force to be reckoned with on the intramural fields. Our softball team reached the semifinals, where a controversial call cut our season short. Nonetheless, it was a very successful season. On top of that, Delta Alpha hit the links during this fall's intramural golf scramble. We had three teams shoot in the low 60s and one team shoot in the mid-50s. All four teams were very impressive. Football season has started and Delta Alpha is looking to avenge last year's semifinal loss. Chapter Benefits from More Alumni Events Our biggest improvement has been in our alumni relations. During the spring semester, we hosted several alumni dinners. This is beneficial for our alumni and undergraduates alike and something that we look forward to continuing. Football season has started and with the success of last year's alumni tailgate, we have taken the initiative to host more tailgates this year. Another alumni golf tournament has been planned for the week- end of Dad's Day and we hope that you can join us. Alumni involvement is critical to having a successful chapter and we thank you for your time, effort, and support. Delta Alpha strives for excellence every day. We have set our goals high for the upcoming semesters to ensure our success and preserve our place as a top chapter on this campus. Please feel free to visit us here at Delta Alpha—our door is always open. Fraternally, Mason Orr '17 Chapter President masondeanorr@aol.com Delta Alpha Undergraduates Excel on Campus and in the Community Alumni Relation Efforts Set Members up for Success Brothers at the Delt alumni tailgate. Members bond during a white water rafting trip. Undergraduates make their own memories at 1320 College Avenue. Delta Alpha members make an impact at OU.

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