DELTA CHI NEWS
ATA Delta Chi News Alumni Newsletter – Oklahoma State University – Spring 2016
Delta Chi earns first Court of Honor Award in 18 years
Chapter president Zane Wilson took home the Court of Honor gavel to chapter after division conference and surprised members with the award. [Photo by Matt Cohlmia II]
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or the first time since 1997, the Delta Chi chapter of Delta Tau Delta brought home a Court of Honor Award. The Court of Honor Award, which was established in 1965, is awarded to the Top 20 Delt chapters in the nation. Along with the Court of Honor, the chapter received additional awards and recognitions. Delta Chi received recognition that awarded exceeding the all-male average and all-fraternity average in GPA for the university. The chapter also received an award
for excellence in chapter growth and an award for excellence in Interfraternity Council and Student Government relations. Senior Mason Strom was acredited with an IFC president recognition award. With the return of the Court of Honor award to the Shelter, the Delt chapter will shoot for a top 10 ranking for the 2016-2017 school year in an attempt to bring home a Hugh Shields award from next year’s division conference. CHAPTER RANKINGS ON PAGE 3
In This Issue Page 2
Delt Shoutouts
Page 3
Alumni Shoutout Spring ‘15 Stats 2015 Carnival Review
Page 4
Delt’s New Members Upcoming Alumni Events Colophon
What’s been happening in Delt the Halls with Delta Delta Delta Sorority
Into the Streets with Alpha Xi Delta Sorority
Serenade Squad Performs for Chi Omega Sorority
First Place In Pi Beta Phi Sorority’s Dodgeball Tournament
Delt Shoutouts
Delt senior and former chapter president Mason Strom (middle) was recently elected as the 2016 Interfraternity Council President. Strom takes over from 2015 president Todd Edmonds, a fellow Delt.
Jacob Mullen and Nathan Woods were both named as Oklahoma State Seniors of Significance. Mullin and Woods were two of 49 students chosen by the Alumni Association. Those 49 students represent the top one percent of OSU’s graduating class of 2016.
Ryan Flaspohler was recently initiated into Oklahoma State’s Order of Omega, an honor society for members of OSU’s fraternities and sororities. The Order of Omega represents the top three percent of students involved in OSU greek life.
Andrew Price was elected for his second consecutive term as SGA Senator the College of Arts & Sciences. Price is also the vice chairman of SGA Internal Affairs.
the chapter? Delts at College Gameday
Former Basketball Player Obi Mounelo Coaching Delt Intramurals
Third Place in Phi Mu Sorority’s Air Rock
Coke Date with Pi Beta Phi Sorority
Vennerberg Inducted into OSU Hall of Fame
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Vaughn Vennerberg speaking at
the Hall of Fame induction ceremony on Feb. 12
[Photo by KJ Leu]
he Oklahoma State Alumni Foundation recently inducted Delt alum Vaughn Vennerberg into the OSU Hall of Fame. Vennerberg, who graduated from OSU in 1976 with a bachelor’s degree in psychology, has made a name for himself in the oil and gas industry. Vennerberg served as the president of XTO Energy up to its subsequent sale to ExxonMobile. He is also the founder and current president of Morningstar Oil and Gas. In his time at OSU, Vennerberg has served as the Interfraternity Council
Fall’15 Stats House Average GPA– Ranking among OSU fraternities–
president, the president of the Blue Key National Honor Society and the president of the Student Union Activities Board. He was also named a top 10 College of Arts & Sciences senior and a Redskin Congradulate. This is not the first award that Vennerberg has earned from his alma mater. He was recognized as an Outstanding Alumni of the College of Arts & Sciences in 2010 and received the OSU Alumni Association’s Distinguished Alumni Award in 2011. Vennerberg was also recently inducted STORY CONTINUED ON PAGE 4
Chapter Rankings
3.26 Fourth
Members named to the Dean’s Honor Roll (3.5 GPA or higher) –
21
Members named to the President’s Honor Roll (4.0 GPA) –
10
16th Best Delt Chapter in the Nation
2nd in Grades in Western Plains Dvision
2015Delt Carnival
I
n this past year’s Delt Carnival, the chapter raised roughly $22,000. Proceeds went to the Juvenile Diebetes Research Foundation and the Stillwater Medical Center following the Homecoming car crash. Next fall will be the 15th annual Delt Carnival, so be sure to keep your schedule open for next Homecoming.
Crowds gather around the Chairswing as parents watch their children ride at the Homecoming Carnival on Oct. 23, 2015.
[Photo by Braden Kallin]
The New Members of Delta Tau Delta
I
n the fall of 2015, Delta Chi chapter initiated 31 members in what was the largest pledge class in recent memory. The class features a diverse group of young men with a number of different interests, majors and backgrounds. Most come from Oklahoma and Texas, but some come all the way from Massachusetts and California. With many freshmen already filling administrative positions within the chapter and leadership positions on and off campus, the 2015 pledge class has already started to impact the chapter for the better.
Vennerberg Inducted into OSU Hall of Fame
The 2015 Pledge Class poses in the living room on Aug 31, 2015. [Photo by Rick Morris]
Upcoming alumni events
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e’re always excited to host events that allow alumni to come back to Stillwater to connect with other Delts. The 2016 Founders’ Day luncheon will be held April 16 at the shelter. All alumni are welcomed to attend, as we hang out with fellow brothers, sharing stories. Afterward, alumni are welcome to walk around the shelter and see the recent renovations to the old wing. The event is free to attend. Alumni are asked to RSVP to Joe Millar no later than April 8 and are welcome to contact the chapter for further information. We hope to see you all there.
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into the OSU Greek Hall of Fame in 2015. Vennerberg currently lives in Dallas with his sons Trey, Luke and Zachary. He still stays involved with the chapter and credits Delta Tau Delta for instilling his values .
A new event is also in the works. The first Delta Chi Alumni Golf Outing will be May 14 at Lakeside Memorial Golf Course to raise money for RUSH. All alumni are welcomed to attend our first golf outing as a chapter. We hope to make this an annual event that can be attended by all alumni for many years to come. The cost is $75 per person, and as with Founder’s Day, alumni are asked to contact Joe Millar to get more information or to RSVP by May 1. There will be lunch provided for participants on the golf course.
Colophon HOW TO CONTACT US
Joe Millar _______________________________________ [email protected] ____________________________________ 913.233.6330
Thomas Fleming _______________________________ [email protected] _________________________________ 405.990.4065
Shelter Address _________________________________________________________________________________ 1306 W. University Ave.
D
elta Chi News was created on a MacBook Pro using Adobe
We hope to continue writing a column connecting alumni
Millar or Thomas Fleming.
InDesign CC 2015. The articles were written by Thomas
to one another and sharing stories. We would love for you to
Fleming with input from Matt Cohlmia II. This edition was sent
send us your photos and stories from your time at the chapter,
to see in our spring newsletter? Contact the chapter with your
What do you think of our newsletter? What would you like
by email and posted on the alumni Facebook page with help
as well as any more recent photos and experiences that have
questions, comments or suggestions.
from Joe Millar and Dan Loving.
happened in your life. Stories and photos can be sent to Joe
n
Delta Chi earns first Court of Honor Award in 18 years
Chapter president Zane Wilson took home the Court of Honor gavel to chapter after division conference and surprised members with the award. [Photo by Matt Cohlmia II]
F
or the first time since 1997, the Delta Chi chapter of Delta Tau Delta brought home a Court of Honor Award. The Court of Honor Award, which was established in 1965, is awarded to the Top 20 Delt chapters in the nation. Along with the Court of Honor, the chapter received additional awards and recognitions. Delta Chi received recognition that awarded exceeding the all-male average and all-fraternity average in GPA for the university. The chapter also received an award
for excellence in chapter growth and an award for excellence in Interfraternity Council and Student Government relations. Senior Mason Strom was acredited with an IFC president recognition award. With the return of the Court of Honor award to the Shelter, the Delt chapter will shoot for a top 10 ranking for the 2016-2017 school year in an attempt to bring home a Hugh Shields award from next year’s division conference. CHAPTER RANKINGS ON PAGE 3
In This Issue Page 2
Delt Shoutouts
Page 3
Alumni Shoutout Spring ‘15 Stats 2015 Carnival Review
Page 4
Delt’s New Members Upcoming Alumni Events Colophon
What’s been happening in Delt the Halls with Delta Delta Delta Sorority
Into the Streets with Alpha Xi Delta Sorority
Serenade Squad Performs for Chi Omega Sorority
First Place In Pi Beta Phi Sorority’s Dodgeball Tournament
Delt Shoutouts
Delt senior and former chapter president Mason Strom (middle) was recently elected as the 2016 Interfraternity Council President. Strom takes over from 2015 president Todd Edmonds, a fellow Delt.
Jacob Mullen and Nathan Woods were both named as Oklahoma State Seniors of Significance. Mullin and Woods were two of 49 students chosen by the Alumni Association. Those 49 students represent the top one percent of OSU’s graduating class of 2016.
Ryan Flaspohler was recently initiated into Oklahoma State’s Order of Omega, an honor society for members of OSU’s fraternities and sororities. The Order of Omega represents the top three percent of students involved in OSU greek life.
Andrew Price was elected for his second consecutive term as SGA Senator the College of Arts & Sciences. Price is also the vice chairman of SGA Internal Affairs.
the chapter? Delts at College Gameday
Former Basketball Player Obi Mounelo Coaching Delt Intramurals
Third Place in Phi Mu Sorority’s Air Rock
Coke Date with Pi Beta Phi Sorority
Vennerberg Inducted into OSU Hall of Fame
T
Vaughn Vennerberg speaking at
the Hall of Fame induction ceremony on Feb. 12
[Photo by KJ Leu]
he Oklahoma State Alumni Foundation recently inducted Delt alum Vaughn Vennerberg into the OSU Hall of Fame. Vennerberg, who graduated from OSU in 1976 with a bachelor’s degree in psychology, has made a name for himself in the oil and gas industry. Vennerberg served as the president of XTO Energy up to its subsequent sale to ExxonMobile. He is also the founder and current president of Morningstar Oil and Gas. In his time at OSU, Vennerberg has served as the Interfraternity Council
Fall’15 Stats House Average GPA– Ranking among OSU fraternities–
president, the president of the Blue Key National Honor Society and the president of the Student Union Activities Board. He was also named a top 10 College of Arts & Sciences senior and a Redskin Congradulate. This is not the first award that Vennerberg has earned from his alma mater. He was recognized as an Outstanding Alumni of the College of Arts & Sciences in 2010 and received the OSU Alumni Association’s Distinguished Alumni Award in 2011. Vennerberg was also recently inducted STORY CONTINUED ON PAGE 4
Chapter Rankings
3.26 Fourth
Members named to the Dean’s Honor Roll (3.5 GPA or higher) –
21
Members named to the President’s Honor Roll (4.0 GPA) –
10
16th Best Delt Chapter in the Nation
2nd in Grades in Western Plains Dvision
2015Delt Carnival
I
n this past year’s Delt Carnival, the chapter raised roughly $22,000. Proceeds went to the Juvenile Diebetes Research Foundation and the Stillwater Medical Center following the Homecoming car crash. Next fall will be the 15th annual Delt Carnival, so be sure to keep your schedule open for next Homecoming.
Crowds gather around the Chairswing as parents watch their children ride at the Homecoming Carnival on Oct. 23, 2015.
[Photo by Braden Kallin]
The New Members of Delta Tau Delta
I
n the fall of 2015, Delta Chi chapter initiated 31 members in what was the largest pledge class in recent memory. The class features a diverse group of young men with a number of different interests, majors and backgrounds. Most come from Oklahoma and Texas, but some come all the way from Massachusetts and California. With many freshmen already filling administrative positions within the chapter and leadership positions on and off campus, the 2015 pledge class has already started to impact the chapter for the better.
Vennerberg Inducted into OSU Hall of Fame
The 2015 Pledge Class poses in the living room on Aug 31, 2015. [Photo by Rick Morris]
Upcoming alumni events
W
e’re always excited to host events that allow alumni to come back to Stillwater to connect with other Delts. The 2016 Founders’ Day luncheon will be held April 16 at the shelter. All alumni are welcomed to attend, as we hang out with fellow brothers, sharing stories. Afterward, alumni are welcome to walk around the shelter and see the recent renovations to the old wing. The event is free to attend. Alumni are asked to RSVP to Joe Millar no later than April 8 and are welcome to contact the chapter for further information. We hope to see you all there.
CONTINUED FROM PAGE 3
into the OSU Greek Hall of Fame in 2015. Vennerberg currently lives in Dallas with his sons Trey, Luke and Zachary. He still stays involved with the chapter and credits Delta Tau Delta for instilling his values .
A new event is also in the works. The first Delta Chi Alumni Golf Outing will be May 14 at Lakeside Memorial Golf Course to raise money for RUSH. All alumni are welcomed to attend our first golf outing as a chapter. We hope to make this an annual event that can be attended by all alumni for many years to come. The cost is $75 per person, and as with Founder’s Day, alumni are asked to contact Joe Millar to get more information or to RSVP by May 1. There will be lunch provided for participants on the golf course.
Colophon HOW TO CONTACT US
Joe Millar _______________________________________ [email protected] ____________________________________ 913.233.6330
Thomas Fleming _______________________________ [email protected] _________________________________ 405.990.4065
Shelter Address _________________________________________________________________________________ 1306 W. University Ave.
D
elta Chi News was created on a MacBook Pro using Adobe
We hope to continue writing a column connecting alumni
Millar or Thomas Fleming.
InDesign CC 2015. The articles were written by Thomas
to one another and sharing stories. We would love for you to
Fleming with input from Matt Cohlmia II. This edition was sent
send us your photos and stories from your time at the chapter,
to see in our spring newsletter? Contact the chapter with your
What do you think of our newsletter? What would you like
by email and posted on the alumni Facebook page with help
as well as any more recent photos and experiences that have
questions, comments or suggestions.
from Joe Millar and Dan Loving.
happened in your life. Stories and photos can be sent to Joe
n
