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Thirty-six currently eligible Fraternity brothers

have been nominated for the position of Regional Vice

President and for the Board positions of Grand

President, Vice President-Finance and Provincial Vice

President. This issue of the Congress Beacon is

devoted to the candidates and election procedures

scheduled for the 50th Grand Chapter Congress in

Chicago, IL.

The Nominations Committee, pursuant to Bylaws

Article VI, Section 1, reports its activities with respect

to submitting a slate of nominees for the 50th Grand

Chapter Congress in this issue of the Congress

Beacon. In addition to myself as Past Grand President

and Chair, the committee is composed of Joelle Berlat,

Chuck Brown, Mitch Simmons and Kim Ward. Each

of the candidates listed in this report has consented to

have his or her name placed in nomination. A review

of each candidate’s Fraternity experience is included

in this Beacon.

Please note that along with the nomination form, a

“statement of platform” and/or “comments” is

requested from candidates for office. This statement

provides voters a sense of the goals and views of each

candidate. Statements read as submitted by the

nominee, with the exception of capitalization and other

elements reflecting Delta Sigma Pi styles and

preferences. Each candidate is required to certify they

have read and understand the Fraternity’s Code of

Conduct and will abide by it. In addition, each

candidate for the office of Provincial or Regional Vice

President is required to certify that he or she complies

with residency requirements per policy N.3.

All chapters are reminded that nominations will be

accepted through Grand Chapter Congress. They may

be submitted at any time – prior to Congress is

strongly encouraged – via www.dsp.org.

Campaigning by those nominated by July 1 will begin

earlier than floor nominated candidates.

Any nominations received after July 1 will be

considered floor nominations and will be made from the

floor during the Grand Chapter Congress, pursuant to

Fraternity Policy Section N. Nominations, Campaigning

and Vacancies. The nominator is limited to the

candidate’s name and the position the candidate is being

nominated for. An electronic “Official Nomination

Form” must be completed in detail and submitted to me

before the nomination will be recognized. Floor

nominees will have their Nomination Forms posted in an

area designated at Congress. The Official Nomination

Form is available on www.dsp.org and will be available

online during Grand Chapter Congress.

This report will be presented again to the Grand

Chapter Congress in August. Please contact me with

any questions at [email protected].

Nomination and Election Policies and Electronic

Campaign Guidelines are included within this

document for your reference.

Congress

Newsletter of the 2015 Grand Chapter Congress Candidates Edition -- April

2007

Nominations Committee Reports Candidates for Grand Offices -- More Needed! by Past Grand President Mark Chiacchiari, Chairman

More Candidates Needed!

Floor nominations will be accepted at the Grand

Chapter Congress beginning on Thursday,

August 13. Nominations continue to be sought for

those positions with no current nominee.

No nominees were received as of March 15 for:

Atlantic Coast Regional Vice President

Bay Area Regional Vice President

Central Regional Vice President

Desert Mountain Regional Vice President

Empire Regional Vice President

Niagara Regional Vice President

South Pacific Regional Vice President

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GRAND PRESIDENT (1 CANDIDATE)

ONUKA IBE (1 candidate)

Residence & Alumni Chapter: Washington, DC—DC Metro

Email: [email protected]

Chapter, School, Initiation/Graduation: Iota Nu, Truman

State University, 1996/1998

Job Title, Business, Responsibilities: Managing Director,

National Programs, College Summit, Inc.—I am responsible

for establishing and executing the strategy for national program

initiatives, including developing the organizational

infrastructure to support program design, training, evaluation,

and support.

Collegiate Chapter Offices/etc.: Faculty/Alumni Relations

Chair; Senior Vice President

Alumni Chapter Offices/etc.: National Activities or Responsibilities: Grand President and

Trustee 2013-2015; Northeastern Provincial Vice President

2005-2009; Mideastern Regional Vice President 2004-2005;

Chairperson, Ritual Task Force 2009-2011; District Director

1999-2001, 2003, 2010-2012; Chancellor, Grand Chapter

Congress 2003; Chancellor for seven Provincial Council

Meetings (across four provinces) 2001, 2003, 2004, 2011;

Member, National Organizational Development Committee

2011-2013; Member, National Professional Development

Committee 2012-2013; Developed Parliamentary Procedure

Certified Deltasig Leader module 2010

Statement of Platform/Comments: Over the past two years,

we have expanded to new campuses, improved the quality of

training provided at LEAD events, and dramatically enhanced

our internet presence. However, the biennium also highlighted

new challenges and opportunities — both within the Fraternity

and in the communities in which we operate.

For the next biennium, I believe our single best investment is

in long-range planning. We have the luxury of sufficient

stability in annual operations to take time to lift our gaze,

articulate a vision for how we achieve our Purpose in a

changing world, establish measurable targets, and assemble

the appropriate organizational building blocks to get us there.

While a comprehensive planning effort is critical to

solidifying the Fraternity's leadership position, it all hinges on

people. Critical components of any plan will be leadership

development and member engagement. Better recruitment,

training, and support of leaders at each level creates

opportunities for sustainable success. And meeting our

wonderfully diverse pool of members where they are ensures

those leaders never lose sight of what matters most.

I look forward to the opportunity to continue to serve this

great Fraternity and its wealth of talented leaders.

VICE PRESIDENT - FINANCE (2 CANDIDATES)

GILBERT LANDRAS (1 of 2 candidates)

Residence & Alumni Chapter: Houston, TX—Space City

Houston


Chapter, School, Initiation/Graduation: Eta Psi, University

of Houston, 2005/2007

Job Title, Business, Responsibilities: Managing Member,

Landras Holdings, LLC—Small business owner with

investments in commercial construction, real estate, and a

restaurant in Houston.

Collegiate Chapter Offices/etc.: President; Vice President-

Pledge Education; Chancellor; Delegate

Alumni Chapter Offices/etc.: President 2008-2009

National Activities or Responsibilities: Gulf Western

Regional Vice President 2009-present; 2007 Gulf Western

Region Collegian of the Year; South Central LEAD Provincial

Conference 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008,

2007, 2006; Western LEAD Provincial Conference 2010;

Southern LEAD Provincial Conference 2009; LEAD School,

2014 (St. Louis), 2013 (Houston), 2012 (Dallas), 2012

(Denver), 2011 (Tulsa), 2011 (Atlanta), 2010 (New Orleans),

2009 (St. Louis), 2008 (Denver), 2007 (Chicago), 2007

(Houston), 2006 (Baton Rouge), 2005 (Dallas); National

Volunteer Retreat 2014, 2012, 2008; Grand Chapter Congress

2013, 2011, 2009, 2007, 2005

Statement of Platform/Comments: Being Gulf Western RVP

over the past 6 years has provided me with an incredible

learning opportunity. Some great pleasures are overseeing the

development of different student leadership, working alongside

brothers with passion for our fraternal future, and participating

in the Leadership Foundation.

My tenure has allowed me to understand the crux of many

issues. I would like work with the financial committee to address:

- Efficient processes between Central Office, Investment

Managers, and Leadership Foundation.

- Update national best practices with a uniform structure of

conducting financial operations that would give chapters

flexibility to address their unique needs

- Use policies already in effect to maximize CMP scores and

alleviate chapter budgetary concerns.

- Familiarize chapters with state, local, university tax

exemption benefits

My experience includes 4 years on the University of Houston

Bauer College Alumni board planning programming for

student/scholarship development; 7 years in accounting most

recently as a Controller overseeing financial performance of a

company with $6mil in annual cash flows, to my own small

business with investments as well as equity interest in a

restaurant in the Montrose area of Houston valued at $3mil.

Kelly Rabin (2 of 2 candidates)

—See next page.

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KELLY RABIN (2 of 2 candidates)

Residence & Alumni Chapter: Issaquah,WA—Seattle-Pacific

Northwest


Chapter, School, Initiation/Graduation: Alpha Iota, Drake

University, 1999/2002

Job Title, Business, Responsibilities: Consulting Actuary,

Milliman, Inc.—I am an actuary who consults with life

insurance companies and distributors on product development

and process, model validation, and inforce optimization. My

role enables me to travel throughout the country and have my

finger on the pulse of what is going on with the life insurance

industry. I help companies build profitable products that meet

consumer needs and then manage those products so that the

company can be around to pay claims over the long haul.

Collegiate Chapter Offices/etc.: Vice President-Chapter

Operations

Alumni Chapter Offices/etc.: Vice President-Chapter

Operations (Seattle) 2012-2014; President (Seattle) 2006-2008;

Director (Chicago) 2003-2005

National Activities or Responsibilities: Northwestern

Regional Vice President 2013-2015; North Central Province

Awards Committee 2002-2005

Statement of Platform/Comments: Due to staff efforts and

past VPFs, the National Fraternity has excellent financial

operations. Our collegiate chapters are not so lucky. I would

like to work with the Finance Committee to evaluate and

implement inexpensive accounting software at the chapter level

to improve budgeting, reporting, and overall financial

management. As an RVP, I have seen first-hand the impact that

a subpar chapter VPF can have on the success of the overall

chapter. Improved financial statements provide transparency

for other officers and aid in setting the strategic direction of the

chapter and achieving CMP goals.

It is also important to continue strong national financial

management by overseeing the budgeting process and

Fraternity investments. At my prior employer I managed a $3.5

million budget. I also have non-profit budgeting experience,

having served on the Board and Budget committee for the

Bellevue Family YMCA and as Treasurer for the IMSA

Alumni Association. In the non-profit space, working

effectively with finance staff is key to achieving our goals. I

have excellent relationships with CO staff developed during my

time as an RVP. Finally, I will put my background as a

Chartered Financial Analyst and actuary to good use in

performing investment management oversight.

NORTH CENTRAL PROVINCIAL VICE PRESIDENT (1 CANDIDATE)

JODI SCHOH (1 candidate)

Residence & Alumni Chapter: Chanhassen, MN—Twin

Cities


Chapter, School, Initiation/Graduation: Kappa Upsilon,

Winona State University, 1996/1998

Job Title, Business, Responsibilities: Controller, Culligan

Water—I am responsible for the overall accounting function of

the company including financial reporting and cash

management. I provide leadership and partnering support to

thirty Culligan franchises in accounting, office and

administrative areas. Collegiate Chapter Offices/etc.: President; Vice President-

Chapter Operations

Alumni Chapter Offices/etc.: President 2001-2002; Vice

President-Professional Activities 2000-2001; Chapter Liaison

2003-2004; Treasurer 2010-2011

National Activities or Responsibilities: North Central

Provincial Vice President 2011–present; North Central

Regional Vice President 2007–2011; District Director 1999–

2003; Provincial Awards & Scholarship Chair 2003–2005;

Provincial Professional Development Chair 2005–2007;

Provincial Discipline Committee member 2007–2011;

Provincial Awards Committee member 2005-2007;

Leadership Foundation Donor; Presenter at various LEAD

Schools

Statement of Platform/Comments: It has truly been an

honor serving as the North Central Provincial Vice President

over the past four years. If re-elected as your Provincial Vice

President, I will be dedicated in furthering the progress of the

Fraternity.

Each and every brother in Delta Sigma Pi builds the

foundation of our Fraternity. We must continue to develop our

foundation through strong leadership and successful chapter

operations.

The province has accomplished many things over the last

biennium. In the next two years, I will work to continue that

success by focusing on the following initiatives:

• Continue to build a bench of volunteer leaders by offering a

variety of leadership opportunities to collegiate and alumni

members.

• Explore ideas and possibilities to increase communication

and interaction between alumni chapters and collegiate

chapters.

• Work on expansion to start a colony(s) in the province.

Throughout my travels, I have met so many talented and

passionate Deltasigs that are always striving to improve upon

our success. I look forward to working with each and every

one of you to continue that success.

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NORTHEASTERN PROVINCIAL VICE PRESIDENT (1 CANDIDATE)

TRICIA SMITH (1 candidate)

Residence & Alumni Chapter: Cuyahoga Falls, OH—

Cleveland-Akron


Campaign Website: www.tricia4pvp.com

Chapter, School, Initiation/Graduation: Theta Kappa,

University of Akron, 2000/2002

Job Title, Business, Responsibilities: Manager, Member

Services, ERC—Responsible for developing and maintaining

relationships with organizations through proactive

communication efforts and educational programs designed to

encourage retention, new member acquisition, and new

business development for other ERC service areas.


Pledge Education; Grand Chapter Congress Delegate 2001;

Northeastern Provincial Conference Delegate 2002

Alumni Chapter Offices/etc.: Akron-Canton Alumni

Chapter: Membership Committee 2004-2005; Cleveland-

Akron Alumni Chapter: Vice President Social Activities 2006-

present; Community Service Committee 2007-2009;

Scholarship Committee 2007-2008; Membership Committee

2006-2007; Centennial Planning Committee Chair 2007

National Activities or Responsibilities: District Director

2004-2009; Provincial Alumni Development Committee 2005;

Steel Valley Regional Vice President 2009-2013; Provincial

Discipline Committee 2009-2013; Northeastern Provincial

Vice President 2013-2015; Certified Deltasig Leader Tier II

Statement of Platform/Comments: It has been a pleasure

serving as your Northeastern Provincial Vice President this

biennium. The past two years have been extremely busy and

we should celebrate the wonderful accomplishments made!

As Northeastern Provincial Vice President, I plan to continue

building upon the incredible leadership and award winning

chapters, and interaction and engagement of brothers in our

province. These goals will be maintained by:

• continued education and communication of the Fraternity’s

purpose and initiatives,

• increasing chapter participation in national events,

• supporting recent graduate and alumni involvement.

I am honored to have served as your Northeastern Provincial

Vice President this past biennium and look forward to the

opportunity of continuing the strong legacy that has been built

within the Northeastern Province.

SOUTH CENTRAL PROVINCIAL VICE PRESIDENT (1 CANDIDATE)

HENRY MCDANIEL (1 candidate)

Residence & Alumni Chapter: Parkville, MO—Kansas City


Chapter, School, Initiation/Graduation: Nu Xi, University of

Missouri-Kansas City, 1999/2001

Job Title, Business, Responsibilities: Fraud Control Manager,

Grantham University—Work in the compliance department of

Grantham University as a manager leading a team to protect the

university against Title IV financial aid fraud.

Collegiate Chapter Offices/etc.: President; Senior Vice

President; Ritual Chair; Fundraising Chair; Chancellor

Alumni Chapter Offices/etc.: Treasurer 2004-2005; President

2005-2006; Vice President 2006-2007; President 2007-2009;

Chancellor 2014

National Activities or Responsibilities: South Central

Provincial Vice President and Board Member 2012-present;

Midwestern Regional Vice President 2009-2012; Golden

Council Member; National Volunteer Leadership Training

2010, 2012, 2014; District Director Nu Omega 2002-2004;

Provincial Award Committee 2004; Regional COY Committee

2004; Midwestern Regional District Director of the Year 2004;

LEAD School Attendee and Presenter; Grand Chapter

Congress 2003, 2007, 2009, 2011, 2013; MARS Coordinator

and Presenter 2011, 2012; Grand President’s Circle; 2007

Centennial Society Member; Living Legacy Society Member;

Cornerstone Level Donor

Statement of Platform/Comments: It continues to my honor

to serve as your South Central Provincial Vice President for

the past two bienniums. I have had the privilege to visit

numerous chapters, attend multiple chapter installations in the

Province and get to know many of you personally.

During my term, I have focused the Province’s leadership on

building bonds so you may have a strong and cohesive

leadership team that is devoted to building a better Province.

In the coming biennium, I plan on focusing on three major

points:

• Review our Provincial LEAD programing to help increase

attendance while providing a high quality event that is

beneficial both fraternally and professionally for brothers.

• Continue to engage collegiates and alumni to develop

programs that will help our brothers transition from

collegiate to alumni life.

• Continue to work on developing brothers leadership skills

so our Province may continue to select its future leaders

from the most qualified individuals.

I hope you will allow me the honor to continue to serve as

your Provincial Vice President for another biennium. With

your help and dedication, we can continue to build a better

Fraternity and a better Province for us and future brothers.

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SOUTHERN PROVINCIAL VICE PRESIDENT (1 CANDIDATE)

JANENE MARKUSKE (1 candidate)

Residence & Alumni Chapter: St. Petersburg, FL—Tampa

Bay


Chapter, School, Initiation/Graduation: Theta Sigma,

University of Central Florida, 2005/2008

Job Title, Business, Responsibilities: Radiology Practice

Manager, McKesson Business Performance Services— McKesson's medical billing division specializing in radiology.

Areas of responsibility include revenue cycle management and

auditing, financial management and predictive modeling, client

relations, problem solving, Business Objects reporting and

training, and new client implementations. I am the liaison

between my operations department and my clients which

requires constant communication and teamwork.

Collegiate Chapter Offices/etc.: 2008 Southern Provincial

Collegian of the Year; 2007 Atlantic Coast Collegian of the

Year; LeaderShape attendee; President; Vice President-Pledge

Education; Vice President-Community Service; Public

Relations Chair; Webmaster; Initiation Chair for state-wide

joint initiation; Recruitment Committee member; 2007 GCC

Delegate; LEAD Conference Delegate


President 2009-2010; Secretary 2010-2011; LEAD delegate;

GCC delegate; webmaster

National Activities or Responsibilities: Southern Provincial

Vice President and National Board of Directors member 2013-

2015; South Atlantic Regional Vice President 2009-2013;

South Atlantic Regional Conference Committee Chair 2009-

2013; Colony Task Force Member 2012-2013; Southern

Provincial Discipline Committee Member 2009-2015;

Provincial Professional Development Chair 2008; District

Director-Theta Phi 2008-2009; installation ritual team member

for Pi Upsilon 2009 and Rho Psi 2013; Regional Awards

Committee member 2008-2009; LEAD presenter 2007-2013;

Leadership Foundation Volunteer and Donor; Grand

President's Circle Member; attended all Southern LEAD's and

GCC's since 2007; Deltasig for Life and Cornerstone

Foundation Donor

Statement of Platform/Comments: It has been an honor to

serve as the Southern PVP for the past two years. It has been

very rewarding and fulfilling. I have had the honor of visiting

numerous chapters within the province and have gotten to

know many of you on a more personal level. It has been my

goal to create LEAD events with new and interesting topics

that were presented to you by accomplished speakers. If

reelected, that will continue be one of my focuses, so that

brothers want to attend future LEAD events.

PVP’s collaborate with two separate teams: the Board of

Directors and their RVP team. As a board member, I will

continue to always have our collegiate and alumni members’

best interests at the forefront as I vote on various topics, policy

& procedure changes, and bylaw proposals. Within my RVP

team, my goal is to continue to support them with the various

needs of their respective regions and ensure that they are

educated on the latest topics, news, and changes. Through

education and awareness, we will help our members be the best

that they can be.

I ask for your vote so that I may serve as your Southern PVP

again.

WESTERN PROVINCIAL VICE PRESIDENT (1 CANDIDATE)

PATRICK BONFRISCO (1 candidate)

Residence & Alumni Chapter: Anaheim, CA—Orange

County


Chapter, School, Initiation/Graduation: Lambda Sigma,

California State University-Fullerton, 2002/2005

Job Title, Business, Responsibilities: Human Resources

Business Analyst, Masimo—Human Resources department

metrics reporting.


Chapter Operations; Vice President-Professional Activities;

Community Service Chair

Alumni Chapter Offices/etc.: ): President 2007-2009, 2012-

2015; Vice President-Chapter Operations 2013-2014; Vice

President-Awards & Recognition 2011-2012; Vice President-

Professional Activities 2010-2011; Vice President-Community

Service 2009-2010; Senior Vice President 2006-2007

National Activities or Responsibilities: Western Provincial

Vice President 2013-2015; Pacific Coast Regional Vice

President 2009-2013; District Director: Phi 2014-2015; Iota Pi

2008-2009; Pi Sigma 2008-2009; Sigma Beta Iota Colony

2006-2008; Xi Pi 2005-2008

Statement of Platform/Comments: Over the past two years,

this province has exceeded many of my expectations with

regard to outstanding programs and operational excellence.

However, there is still work to be done in eliminating much of

the inherent risk that our chapters face. I would like to spend

the next two years encouraging continued growth in the areas

of professionalism, service, scholastic development and

brotherhood, while at the same time ensuring that the chapters

and their officers are equipped to identify and eliminate those

risk factors that pose a threat to their brothers, the chapter, and

the Fraternity as a whole. In my ten years as a National Officer,

I have had numerous opportunities to work with both collegiate

chapters and representatives from their respective universities

to help align our programs with university standards. Recently,

we have seen universities across the country take action against

organizations that have strayed outside the lines of university

policy; actions with more severe penalties than we are used to.

As Provincial Vice President, I am committed to helping

chapters stay within those lines, and serving as their advocate

when issues do arise. I look forward to the opportunity to serve

the province for two more years.

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ATLANTIC COAST REGIONAL VICE PRESIDENT (0 CANDIDATES)

None received.

BAY AREA REGIONAL VICE PRESIDENT (0 CANDIDATES)

None received.

CAPITAL REGIONAL VICE PRESIDENT (1 CANDIDATE)

JOSHUA PANWALA (1 candidate)

Residence & Alumni Chapter: Fairfax, VA


Chapter, School, Initiation/Graduation: Mu Tau, George

Mason University, 2009/2012

Job Title, Business, Responsibilities: IT Consultant, Ernst &

Young—Assess IT controls to ensure financial systems meet

security regulations.

Collegiate Chapter Offices/etc.: VP-Pledge Education; VP-

Community Service; VP-Alumni Relations; Fundraising Chair;

Chapter Administrator; Banquet Master

Alumni Chapter Offices/etc.: National Activities or Responsibilities: District Director, Xi

Rho 2013-2015; Pledge Educator for the Re-Installment of

Gamma Sigma at University of Maryland 2014

Statement of Platform/Comments: As Regional Vice

President, I would like to put my focus on 3 things:

1) Assist in building basic functional knowledge amongst each

chapter

2) Grow regional morale, and provide opportunities for

chapters to host events together

3) Build a stronger presence of young professionals in alumni

chapters

After visiting a few chapters over time, I noticed many chapters

do not have basic working knowledge for how a chapter should

function. Being able to install a strong foundation at each

chapter would allow the entire region to grow.

The Capital Region is blessed to have many schools within

driving distance from each other. Because of the short distance

between each other, I would like to provide opportunities for

the schools to visit each other and organize events together.

I also feel as if alumni chapters are under-utilized in the Capital

Region, and have a reputation which is not attractive for

Deltasigs who are younger professionals. An effort to revamp

the alumni chapters in the region would be appreciated by

brothers who recently graduated.

CENTRAL REGIONAL VICE PRESIDENT (0 CANDIDATES)

None received.

CENTRAL GULF REGIONAL VICE PRESIDENT (1 CANDIDATE)

HOLLY VERNON (1 candidate)

Residence & Alumni Chapter: Montgomery, AL


Chapter, School, Initiation/Graduation: Eta Kappa, Troy


Job Title, Business, Responsibilities: Associate Accountant,

Jackson Thornton— Client Accounting, Tax Return

Preparation (Individual, Partnership, and Corporate), Audits

Collegiate Chapter Offices/etc.: Pledge Class President;

Fundraising Chair; Vice President Pledge Education; President

(2 years); Ritual Chair; Social Chair

Alumni Chapter Offices/etc.:

National Activities or Responsibilities:

Statement of Platform/Comments: Delta Sigma Pi taught me

a lot when I was in college, but I believe the two most

important lessons I have learned are the value of good work

ethic and the solidarity of a brotherhood. No chapter can

survive unless the brothers work together to achieve their goals.

Strong, dedicated chapters will make for strong leaders of

tomorrow.

As a recent collegiate member of this region, I understand the

needs of the chapters. I want to help strengthen them, be a

guide to helping them through difficult times, and give them

the tools to assist them in becoming better members of the

Fraternity. I want to ensure that the Central Gulf Region shines.

If elected to this position, I aim to achieve the following goals:

• Have 100% attendance at LEAD conferences & national

conventions

• Ensure every chapter meets all CMP deadlines

• Encourage each chapter to obtain Chapter of Recognition or

higher

• Maintain a solid and stable communication line with the

chapters

• Strengthen the connection between alumni and collegiate

members

The Central Gulf Region is capable of great things, and I hope

you will give me the opportunity to work with you!

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DESERT MOUNTAIN REGIONAL VICE PRESIDENT (0 CANDIDATES)

None received.

EAST CENTRAL REGIONAL VICE PRESIDENT (1 CANDIDATE)

MONICA RAMEY (1 candidate)

Residence & Alumni Chapter: Groveport, OH


Chapter, School, Initiation/Graduation: Omicron Tau, Ohio

Dominican University, 2006/2008

Job Title, Business, Responsibilities: Sr. Analyst, Inventory

Management, Cardinal Health—I currently work in Inventory

Management at Cardinal Health where my responsibilities are

to bring in inventory to our distribution centers around the

United States. I work with vendors, customer service and the

field to ensure that product gets to our customer is a timely

manner. I am responsible for training new employees that come

into inventory management group. I also have monthly calls

with our top 10 customers and to be a contact and a go-to

person for them. I provide audits and support to our staff.


Operations (2 years); Scholarship and Awards. I was also there

to help provide support to pledge education, professional

activities and community service the year that I was not in a

position.

Alumni Chapter Offices/etc.: National Activities or Responsibilities: District Director

2008-2013; East Central Regional Vice President 2013-20105

Statement of Platform/Comments: My goals is helping each

of the chapters work more effectively and to help provide

support and guidance to strengthen each chapters ability to

work together within the region. Another goal would be to keep

more brothers involved in Delta Sigma Pi after graduation and

one way is to help provide them the information about alumni

chapters, becoming involved as a District Director and/or

getting them on a committee. I would also like to have a

regional event where all the chapters including alumni chapters

participate in either a professional or community service event.

EASTERN REGIONAL VICE PRESIDENT (1 CANDIDATE)

THOMAS CALLOWAY (1 candidate)

Residence & Alumni Chapter: Garnet Valley, PA—

Philadelphia


Chapter, School, Initiation/Graduation: Mu Pi, Penn State

University-Erie, 1995/1999

Job Title, Business, Responsibilities: Data Solutions Delivery

Manager, Optum Health—Manage team responsible for the

delivery of operational reporting and data analysis to internal

and external clients.

Collegiate Chapter Offices/etc.: Senior Vice-President; Vice

President-Professional Activities; Historian and various

committee head positions (Alumni & Faculty Relations,

Awards, Budget)

Alumni Chapter Offices/etc.: President (Aug 2004–Jun 2007)

National Activities or Responsibilities: Eastern Regional

Vice President 2007–2013, Nov 2014-present; Northeastern

Provincial Community Service Chair 2013-2014; District

Director: Eta Xi 2006–2007, Upsilon Theta Sigma 10/2005–

1/2006 & 8/2006–2/2007); Northeastern Province Community

Service Committee 2004–2007

Statement of Platform/Comments: Delta Sigma Pi has been

the source of so much in my life. I want to continue to give

back more to the Fraternity than I received. In this manner, I

want to lend myself to helping in the continued shaping of the

Fraternity and brothers within.

EMPIRE REGIONAL VICE PRESIDENT (0 CANDIDATES)

None received.

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GATEWAY REGIONAL VICE PRESIDENT (1 CANDIDATE)

JEANETTE BUIE (1 candidate)

Residence & Alumni Chapter: St. Louis, MO—St. Louis


Chapter, School, Initiation/Graduation: Iota Omicron,

University of Central Missouri, 1991/1995

Job Title, Business, Responsibilities: Business Systems

Analyst, Centene Corporation—Work with medical

management systems for a health insurance company. Analyze

requests, design system requirements and test completed

system changes. Research and resolve system issues. Complete

auditing and SOX reporting requirements.

Collegiate Chapter Offices/etc.: Served on several

committees; Rose Formal committee chair

Alumni Chapter Offices/etc.: Vice President-Activities 2005-

2009; President 2009–2012

National Activities or Responsibilities: National Leadership

Retreat 2014, 2012, 2010, 2008; MARS Planning Committee

1202, 2011; District Director: Beta Sigma 2008–2009, Eta Nu

2012-2013; National Alumni Development Committee 2011–

2013; National Community Service Committee 2011–2013;

GCC Delegate 2011; Provincial Council Delegate 2011;

Gateway Regional Vice President 2013-present; Numerous

Regional, LEAD, and Provincial Conferences attended.

Statement of Platform/Comments: I believe that the primary

responsibility of a Regional Vice President is to encourage all

chapters and brothers to be the best they can be. My goal as

RVP is to provide opportunities for brothers to network and to

assist each other in the development of their leadership skills.

For our long term regional success, alumni involvement and

development is paramount. At the chapter level, the alumni

network can help strengthen individual collegiate chapters. At a

regional level, leveraging the St. Louis Alumni Chapter and

development of new alumni chapters brings a stronger network

that we can tap into for direct and indirect support for all our

brothers. Alumni can be utilized to assist our collegiate

brothers in making the transition into the working world as a

professional and their fraternal transition into productive

alumni, on any level from local to national.

It has been a pleasure serving as the Gateway Regional Vice

President and I look forward to building a stronger region with

all of you over the coming biennium.

GREAT LAKES REGIONAL VICE PRESIDENT (1 CANDIDATE)

NICOLE ORLANDO (1 candidate)

Residence & Alumni Chapter: Chicago, IL—Chicago


Chapter, School, Initiation/Graduation: Kappa Upsilon,

Winona State University, 1995/1998

Job Title, Business, Responsibilities: Case Manager, FDIC— I provide oversight to troubled institutions throughout the

nation. I work with examiners that conduct audits of these

troubled institutions and I process the resultant reports of

examination. I also coordinate oversight of troubled institutions

with the applicable State or Federal agencies that share

supervision of these banks.

Collegiate Chapter Offices/etc.: Senior Vice President; Vice

President-Community Service

Alumni Chapter Offices/etc.: Twin Cities Alumni Chapter:

Chapter Liaison 2003-2004; Vice President-Professional

Activities 2004-2005; Vice President-Scholarships and Awards

2005-2006

National Activities or Responsibilities: District Director:

Epsilon Iota 2003-2006, Xi Rho 2007-2010; Alpha Omega

2011-2013; Gamma Pi 2013-present

Statement of Platform/Comments: As Great Lakes Regional

Vice President, I will schedule ongoing conference calls with

the Region’s District Directors, which will allow for ongoing

communication and serve as an opportunity for each District

Director to discuss chapter issues, raise questions, and discuss

methods for enhancing the chapter’s relationship with the

chapter advisor and school. These calls would also serve as a

vehicle to discuss how each District Director can contribute to

ensuring that each chapter is working to comply with the risk

management, insurance, and conduct policy of Delta Sigma Pi.

I have several years of experience serving in the role of District

Director and have worked with both operationally strong

chapters and chapters that were working to overcome

challenges and improve. I look forward to working with each

chapter through the assigned District Director to improve or

maintain the chapter’s performance and relationship with the

chapter advisor and school. My experience as a District

Director will benefit me in the role of Regional Vice President

and I look forward to this opportunity.

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GREAT PLAINS REGIONAL VICE PRESIDENT (1 CANDIDATE)

JILLIAN GARTNER (1 candidate)

Residence & Alumni Chapter: Des Moines, IA—Des

Moines-Central Iowa


Chapter, School, Initiation/Graduation: Alpha Iota, Drake


Job Title, Business, Responsibilities: Client Director, CDS

Global—I currently serve as a Client Director at CDS Global,

the leading provider of end-to-end business process outsourcing

solutions to the world’s leading media companies and

nonprofits. In this role, I am responsible for managing strategic

relationships with our key accounts and directly oversee a

professional account team. In this position I lead my clients to

strategic solutions, grow our share of wallet within our

customer base and oversee highly technical service integrations

while helping our customers achieve their business goals. For a

complete view of my career experience, please feel free to visit

www.linkedin.com/in/jillianegartner.


Operations; Webmaster; Webmaster-Halsey Invitational

Alumni Chapter Offices/etc.: Vice President-Chapter

Operations 2012-2013 National Activities or Responsibilities: Great Plains Regional

Vice President 2/2014–present; District Director Alpha Iota

2012-2014

Statement of Platform/Comments: In seeking an additional

elected term as Regional Vice President of the Great Plains

Region, the mantra of my term will be, “if better is possible,

good enough is unacceptable.” If elected to a second term, I

will commit to empowered management in our region,

continued programming for development of our collegiates and

strengthened brotherhood across all nine of our chapters.

To empower the management of my region, I am going to

continue to allow my District Directors and committee

members to lead by example. I plan to continue to structure the

region with a full set of leaders and will invest time in growing

our volunteer base so that our collegiate chapters can have a

fresh set of leaders in their region.

Additionally, I plan to continue programming efforts, including

our annual regional conference, so that our collegiate and

alumni brothers are able to develop professionally and

personally as brothers in the Fraternity.

And finally, if re-elected as Regional Vice President of the

Great Plains Region, I will commit to strengthening

brotherhood across all nine of our chapters. I will continue to

encourage attendance at Fraternity events and will help

brothers grow their personal and professional networks.

GULF SOUTH REGIONAL VICE PRESIDENT (1 CANDIDATE)

SUSAN LACKEY (1 candidate)

Residence & Alumni Chapter: Gretna, LA

Email: Gulf [email protected]

Chapter, School, Initiation/Graduation: Nu Omicron, Our

Lady of Holy Cross College, 1998/2002

Job Title, Business, Responsibilities: Associate Director of

Volunteer Services, Catholic Charities-Archdiocese of New

Orleans—I have worked with Catholic Charities Archdiocese

of New Orleans (CCANO) in the non-profit, social services

field for over 27 years, the last 17 of which were in Volunteer

Services. As Associate Director, my duties are to recruit, screen,

train, and place potential volunteers and volunteer groups in the

30+ programs of CCANO based on their abilities and program

needs. I also work closely with the area colleges/ universities to

place students as Service Learners and/or Interns. I coordinate

Adopt-An-Angel program for the holidays, matching up 150+

donor groups & individuals with 2,000+ needy families &

individuals. In addition, I am editor and publisher of Catholic

Charities Employee Newsletter, which is published bi-monthly.


Operations; Alumni Advisor; Σ Scholarship Key Recipient

Alumni Chapter Offices/etc.: Vice President of New Orleans

Crescent City Alumni Chapter - Currently Inactive.

National Activities or Responsibilities: Gulf South Regional

Vice President 2013-present; District Director: Delta Nu 2009-

2013; Nu Omicron 2005-2009; Grand Chapter Congress 2003,

2005, 2007, 2009, 2011, 2013; National Leadership Retreat

2008, 2010, 2014; Gamma Tau Reactivation 2002; Eta Tau

Reactivation 2005; Colony Letter of Intent/Petition for Charter,

Tulane University 2014-2015; Regional Awards Committee

Member and Chair; Numerous LEAD, Provincial, and

Regional Area Conferences; District Director of the Year 2007-

2008 Gulf South Region; Grand President’s Circle; Leadership

Foundation Entrepreneur Level Donor; Centennial Society;

10K Club; Deltasig For Life Donor.

Statement of Platform/Comments: Lead by Example!

As Regional Vice President, I will continue to share my

passion for Delta Sigma Pi with the Gulf South chapters. These

brothers are our future, and to instill in them a desire to

maintain an active presence after college is my goal. In order to

achieve this, contributing objectives are:

• Establish a strong line of communication with chapters and

their District Directors;

• Ensure chapter officers are aware of their responsibilities and

are familiar with resource guides & CMP;

• Encourage application for chapter awards and scholarships;

• Promote and encourage attendance at LEAD Schools;

• Encourage chapters to attend and send delegates to Provincial

Council Meeting and Grand Chapter Congress;

• Mentor collegians to develop volunteer leadership and to

assume an active role in the Fraternity post graduation;

• Educate the chapters as to the importance of their

contributions to the Leadership Foundation.

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GULF WESTERN REGIONAL VICE PRESIDENT (2 CANDIDATES)

MUSANNA AL-MUNTASIR (1 of 2 candidates)

Residence & Alumni Chapter: Corpus Christi, TX—Corpus

Christi


Chapter, School, Initiation/Graduation: Iota Psi, Texas

A&M University-Corpus Christi, 2007/2008

Job Title, Business, Responsibilities: Faculty Instructor, Del

Mar College—I am an academic. I enjoy reading, teaching,

conducting research, consulting, writing and publishing. I

believe every time I teach a student, publish a paper, make a

professional presentation, or consult a company, I am making a

marginal contribution to society.

Collegiate Chapter Offices/etc.: Senior Vice President;

Webmaster (two semesters)


President-Collegiate Relations 2014-2015


2009-present; Gulf Western IT Chair 2010-2015-position

awarded by RVP Gilbert Landras; Certified Deltasig Leader

Tier 1 and 2; Leadership Foundation Donor; Founder of

theDeltasig Website; South Central LEAD Provincial

Conference 2015, 2014, 2012, 2011; LEAD School 2014 (St.

Louis), 2013 (Houston), 2012 (Dallas), 2011 (Atlanta), 2008

(Denver); Grand Chapter Congress 2013, 2011

Statement of Platform/Comments: Being a District Director

for the last six years has taught me a great number of things. It

gave me the opportunity to listen and successfully address the

needs of my home chapter. I spent the last six years learning to

motivate members, train and educate them to effectively

perform well in their positions, take part in conflict mediation,

overcome weaknesses, and successfully lead them to Chapter

of Excellence.

My home has always been the Gulf Western Region. I served it

faithfully for nearly a decade as a collegiate and national

officer. I even served while I relocated for two years to the

Southwestern Region. Having lived in another region gave me

an outside perspective of how other regions are managed and

insight to where areas could be improved in both regions.

My main goals for the next two years are to accomplish three

main things; establish four more chapters (colonies) in the Gulf

Western Region, increase the involvement and development of

alumni chapters, and help all chapters reach Chapter of

Excellence for the year.

JACLYN ROMERO (2 of 2 candidates)

Residence & Alumni Chapter: San Antonio, TX—San

Antonio


Chapter, School, Initiation/Graduation: Gamma Phi,

University of Texas-El Paso, 2009/2010

Job Title, Business, Responsibilities: Field Sales

Representative-Microsoft, Marketsource Inc—

• Responsible for establishing and maintaining professional

business relationships with retail personnel at big four major

wireless carriers, including live display compliance

• Create consumer brand awareness, product preference,

knowledge, and mind share for Microsoft Lumia through

training, assisted sales, face time, and quarterly sales contests

• Generate product enthusiasm by engaging audiences with

meaningful interactions through retail store visits,

demonstrations, and strong client relationship management

• Plan and execute trainings on all new and existing products

for small to large groups of up to 85 participants, including

participation in promotional events with up to 500 attendees


President; VP-Fundraising

Alumni Chapter Offices/etc.: President 2014-present


Omicron Phi 2013-present, Gamma Phi 2012-2013, Epsilon

Upsilon 2011-2012; Central Regional Awards Committee

Chair 2014-present; Central Regional Awards Committee

Member 2013-present; 2013 Desert Mountain Region District

Director of the Year; Grand Chapter Congress 2013, 2009;

Western Provincial LEAD 2010-2012, North Central

Provincial LEAD 2014, South Central Provincial LEAD 2015,

LEAD Schools 2014 (St. Louis), 2011 (Reno), 2010 (Phoenix),

2009 (Newport Beach); 2011 LEAD School Presenter; 2010

Boston LeaderShape attendee; Grand President's Circle;

Deltasig For Life Donor; Leadership Foundation Society

Member; Certified Deltasig Leader Tier 2

Statement of Platform/Comments: GWR is on the brink of

greatness and I believe we can continue to make it better. I am

committed to bringing a fresh perspective, while continuing the

current ideas that have pushed our Region towards success. As

District Director of three chapters, I have encountered different

sets of challenges, but overcame each challenge by working

together as brothers. I believe my enthusiasm and passion for

our region, our province, and our Fraternity will allow us to

continue down the path towards the crown of success.

Within the next biennium, we can continue our success by

focusing on building professional development across all

chapters and strengthening our fraternal bonds. As a region, we

should focus on:

• Continuing regional activities while looking to improve the

activities to help the region grow.

• Identifying and developing leaders within our chapters to

serve our region and province.

• Expanding our professional network through development of

our alumni chapters.

We can obtain the crown of success by working together,

thinking outside the box, and leading the next level of

professional members of our communities. I would be honored

to serve you, our region, and our Fraternity as your next Gulf

Western RVP.

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HURON REGIONAL VICE PRESIDENT (1 CANDIDATE)

CHARISSE WELBORN (1 candidate)

Residence & Alumni Chapter: Canton, MI—Detroit Motown


Chapter, School, Initiation/Graduation: Delta Rho, Ferris

State University, 2009/2011

Job Title, Business, Responsibilities: Technical Analyst,

Thomson Reuters—Provide extensive technical and software

support for local and cloud-based applications to commercial

and corporate accounting firms.


President; Vice President-Alumni Relations; Historian; 2011

GCC Delegate

Alumni Chapter Offices/etc.: VP-Collegiate Relations

National Activities or Responsibilities: Huron Regional Vice

President 2013-present

Statement of Platform/Comments: Goals: Maintain

Brotherhood & Network, Promote Opportunity/Growth,

Increase Region Visibility

Specifically:

- Continuing the Huron Regional Conference and adding an

additional annual regional event including but not limited to:

basketball/bowling tournament, community service project,

or ball/banquet-type event, etc.

- Expand the region by chartering/re-chartering an alumni

chapter and/or colonize/reactivate a collegiate chapter.

- Promote use of national resources to increase regional and

internal chapter communication and to provide a platform to

job/internship opportunities, showcase chapter achievements,

and strengthen alumni relationships.

MID-ATLANTIC REGIONAL VICE PRESIDENT (2 CANDIDATES)

KARIN OLIVO (1 of 2 candidates)

Residence & Alumni Chapter: Warrenton, VA—DC Metro


Chapter, School, Initiation/Graduation: Omicron Pi,

Radford University, 2004/2004

Job Title, Business, Responsibilities: Cyber Intelligence

Analyst, SRA International—Primarily responsible for

monitoring of network for security incidents, discovery of

vulnerable systems, and taking actions to prevent or mitigate

security events to ensure 100% availability, reliability, and

integrity of the SRA network and associated services and

resources. Also responsible for reviewing intelligence reports

from partners within the Defense Industrial Base (DIB), then

ingesting malicious indicators and composing signatures and

scripts to be used for prevention on SRA systems and

networks. In addition to tracking adversaries on the company

networks I am also responsible for reporting all malicious or

potentially compromising activity that has been seen to the

partners within the DIB for further analysis.

Collegiate Chapter Offices/etc.: Historian and Chancellor -

Chi Beta Epsilon Colony; President and Founding Father -

Omicron Pi Chapter

Alumni Chapter Offices/etc.: National Activities or Responsibilities: Mid-Atlantic

Regional Vice President 2013-2015; Certified Deltasig Leader

- Tier 2 certification since 2012; District Director: Zeta Upsilon

2010-2012, Omicron Pi 2012-2013

Statement of Platform/Comments: If elected again, I would

like to continue promoting intra-regional development to better

the chapters both personally and professionally. To try and

accommodate for this, I would like to start hosting joint events

throughout the region in various locations so that while every

chapter may not be able to attend every event, every chapter

will have an equal opportunity at attending a least a handful of

them. This will not only help satisfy CMP requirements for

community service, profession activity, or whatever the event

may be, but it will also allow you to meet the brothers within

the region in a different setting than a provincial or national

conference.

I also want to continue to develop alumni awareness and

involvement throughout each chapter in the Mid-Atlantic. My

goal is to have chapters be able to leverage their personal,

fraternal, and business experiences to further develop the

chapter with those who have come before them whether they

are from their home chapter or not. I believe this will work two

fold in that a stronger alumni presence will be felt at LEAD

Schools, LEAD Provincial Conferences, and Grand Chapter

Congresses.

LaDeshia Parker (2 of 2 candidates)

—See next page.

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LADESHIA PARKER (2 of 2 candidates)

Residence & Alumni Chapter: Burlington, NC


Chapter, School, Initiation/Graduation: Iota Omega,

University of North Carolina-Greensboro, 2009/2010

Job Title, Business, Responsibilities: Human Resources

Recruiter, IBM—

•Develops candidate interest for available positions and client

companies

•Develops a network of referrals

•Uses networking opportunities such as local community

groups or professional associations to identify referrals for

qualified candidates

•Performs queries and searches in Applicant Tracking

databases for qualified candidates

•Searches the internet using search engines, user groups or

Blogs and other creative techniques to find qualified candidates

•Source, screen, and submit candidates to the Client focal as

assigned

•Identifies user groups and professional associations which

could lead to qualified candidates

•Other administrative tasks as needed

•Keep Applicant Tracking System (ATS) updated at all times

•Perform other miscellaneous duties as required by

management

Collegiate Chapter Offices/etc.: VP-Chapter Operations

Alumni Chapter Offices/etc.: National Activities or Responsibilities: District Director Iota

Omega 2011-present; assisted District Director of Sigma Tau

Statement of Platform/Comments: Becoming the RVP of the

Mid-Atlantic Region would be a huge honor for me. I would

like to see more unification of the chapters, I have seen a lot of

division in the chapters within the North Carolina chapters.

Communication is key and as a Brotherhood we should grow

closer together. Assisting each other in times of need and

building a brighter future for Deltasigs.

MID-SOUTH REGIONAL VICE PRESIDENT (2 CANDIDATES)

ERIN LEE (1 of 2 candidates)

Residence & Alumni Chapter: Mt. Washington, KY—

Louisville


Chapter, School, Initiation/Graduation: Zeta Theta, Western

Kentucky University, 2006/2008

Job Title, Business, Responsibilities: Co-op Specialist, GE

Appliances—I currently support the engineering co-op program

for our Supply Chain organization from an HR standpoint. I

manage the campus recruitment process and provide on-

boarding, staffing, and program management support such as

offer letters, background checks, drug screens, relocation,

placements, evaluations, and exit interviews.

Collegiate Chapter Offices/etc.: Senior Vice President; Vice

President-Alumni Relations

Alumni Chapter Offices/etc.: President 2011-2013

National Activities or Responsibilities: Mid-South Regional

Vice President 2013-2015; Mid-South Regional Awards

Committee member 2009-2011; Southern Provincial Alumni

Development Committee Chairperson 2011-2013; Grand

Chapter Congress 2007, 2009, 2011, 2013, 2015; LEAD

Schools 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014;

LEAD Provincial Conferences 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2012,

2013, 2015; National Volunteer Leadership Retreat 2010; CDL

trained. Also attended various national Board of Directors

meetings and regional initiations.

Statement of Platform/Comments: I’m excited to get the

opportunity to build on the momentum of the last biennium. All

of the collegiate chapters in our region now have active District

Directors and we installed a new chapter at the University of

Louisville in April. I’ll work to continue expansion in the

region and to work with our DDs to create strong chapters. My

goals are to continue striving for each chapter to reach at least

Recognition level in CMP, nominate a COY, and apply for

chapter awards. Participate in LEAD events and GCC is a great

way to network and meet brothers throughout the country. Our

chapters have started to increase their participation at these

events and I’ll continue to advocate for LEAD/GCC

attendance. Alumni are an integral part of the success of our

region. I’m always looking to for alumni to help lead our

region and who want to develop personally and professionally.

I do have some ideas for added alumni chapters in our region

and I’d like to increase communication between the various

alumni chapters. Deltasig truly is for life and I want our

collegiates to be excited for alumni life! Thanks for your

support!

Madison Whitehouse (2 of 2 candidates)

—See next page.

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MADISON WHITEHOUSE (2 of 2 candidates)

Residence & Alumni Chapter: Danville, KY—Louisville


Chapter, School, Initiation/Graduation: Kappa Psi,

Bellarmine University, 2009/2013

Job Title, Business, Responsibilities: Business Consulting,

Senior Associate Consultant, NTT Data, Inc—I am a Business

Consulting, Senior Associate Consultant at NTT Data Inc.

where I support the Peoplesoft Financials environment for one

of our largest clients, Yum! Brands Inc. I assist users with

system issues, resolve problems, make sure the financial

system is running smoothly, and work to implement changes to

the systems that aid in better overall business performance.


Regional Liaison; Public Relations Chair; Vice President-

Scholarship and Awards

Alumni Chapter Offices/etc.: Vice President of Collegiate

Relations 2013-2014


Alpha Upsilon 2013-2015

Statement of Platform/Comments: As your Mid-South RVP,

my goals are to build a stronger bond between chapters, assist

each chapter in continued professional growth, and open lines

of communication between chapters and Fraternity leadership. I

will start by encouraging more joint and regional events and

facilitate interactive communication within and between the

chapters in our region. This will work to strengthen

brotherhood, challenge brothers to grow personally and

professionally, and accomplish our goals. Regional events

serve to enhance individual members, chapters, the region, and

in turn, the Fraternity as a whole. I will also open lines of

communication and collaboration, which will assist in the

sharing of problems, ideas, and solutions. I will not only work

towards better communication between the chapters but also

encourage more effective communication between the chapters

and their RVP, the Central Office staff, and other leaders

within our Fraternity. My ultimate goal is to make a positive

impact in the Mid-South by helping empower our chapters and

encouraging them to enhance brotherhood and reach their

professional goals.

MIDWESTERN REGIONAL VICE PRESIDENT (1 CANDIDATE)

RENEE MOELLER (1 candidate)

Residence & Alumni Chapter: Lees Summit, MO—Kansas City


Chapter, School, Initiation/Graduation: Kappa Omicron,

Missouri State University, 2008/2012

Job Title, Business, Responsibilities: Sales Coordinator,

Shoppa’s Mid America—Coordinate the sale of new and allied

equipment through the purchasing of equipment and any addi-

tional products needed to complete a sale. Write all leases and

contracts for equipment purchased on credit. Supervise the

coordination of used equipment sales and ship in equipment

from other dealerships. Meet with GM to discuss monthly

financials and orders to make sure sales department is profitable

and maintaining market share. Maintain gross profit worksheet

and communicate changes with the GM and sales professional.

Generate monthly commission reports for all sales professionals.

Meet with upper management quarterly to discuss company

financials and future goals. Maintain proper inventory levels of

new and allied equipment. Conduct new, used, rental, and

allied inventory and GL balance audits, and correct inaccuracies

in the databases. Purchase all equipment for the rental department.

Create training documents for Sales Coordinator processes for

local and corporate office. Assist with routine Human Resource

inquires by employees. Maintain first aid, CPR, and AED

certification to be company first responder.

Collegiate Chapter Offices/etc.: VP-Pledge Education; VP-

Professional Activities; Recruitment Committee; Pledge

Education Board; VP-Scholarship and Awards


2013-present; South Central LEAD Provincial Conference

2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009; LEAD School 2014

(St Louis), 2011 (Tulsa), 2008 (Kansas City)

Statement of Platform/Comments: Reasons for Volunteering

for Election or Appointment: During the past years serving as

the District Director of the Nu Omega and as a member of the

Kansas City Alumni Chapter, I have had the opportunity to see

the remarkable work being done throughout the Midwestern

Region. Seeing what is being done, and being a part of it, has

compelled me to seek the position of Midwestern Regional

Vice President. As RVP, I believe that I can not only continue

the great work that has been done, but that I can expand on it to

help build an even stronger region in the following ways:

1) Provide more professional and other opportunities for

collegiates and alumni to collaborate, socialize, and network.

2) Make the transition from collegiate to alumni life smoother

and offer leadership roles to young alumni to encourage a

strong connection between alumni and collegiates.

3) Encourage more alumni brothers to become CDLs.

I know it will take hard work to continue the momentum that

our Region has, but more importantly to grow and expand. I am

looking forward to working with you as your next Regional

Vice President.

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NEW ENGLAND REGIONAL VICE PRESIDENT (1 CANDIDATE)

DANIEL COLLINS (1 candidate)

Residence & Alumni Chapter: Bedford, MA—Boston


Chapter, School, Initiation/Graduation: Xi Phi, University

of Massachusetts-Boston, 2005/2007

Job Title, Business, Responsibilities: Pharmacovigilance

Quality & Process Specialist (Contractor), Genzyme: A Sanofi

Company—Participates in the retrospective quality assessment

of the patient safety system including data/output of adverse

event reports and other key Pharmacovigilance activities in

order to drive continuous quality improvement and compliance

with SOPs. Such activities include creating and determining

appropriate sampling methodology to pull a representative

sample of patient case reports for review, perform trend

analysis, investigate quality deviations and initiate root

cause/corrective action on individual case and deviation trend

basis, and evaluate potential processes at risk for gaps.


President; VP-Professional Activities; Scholarship Endowment

Chair; Ritual Team; Northeastern Provincial Council Delegate;

2006 New England Region Collegian of the Year

Alumni Chapter Offices/etc.: Member 2007-present

National Activities or Responsibilities: New England

Regional Vice President 2013-2015; District Director Lambda

Tau 2009-2013; New England District Director of the Year

2011; New England Scholarship & Awards Committee 2008-

2009; Leadership Foundation Gifts & Solicitations Committee

2011-2013; Grand Chapter Congress 2007, 2009, 2011, 2013,

2015; National Volunteer Leadership Retreat 2010, 2014;

Certified Deltasig Leader Tier II

Statement of Platform/Comments: The past two years have

been tremendous for New England. We welcomed a new

chapter in Sigma Omega, and have held a number of inter-

chapter events such as Gamma Upsilon’s networking

conference, Pi Rho/Xi Phi’s Fenway tour, and the annual Rose

Games. I’d like to continue to encourage sharing best practices

through an officer development forum, whereby chapter

officers from different schools can learn from each other.

Additionally, I would like to focus on effective award

submissions so that our chapters can be recognized for

Provincial or National awards.

Finally, we have continued to produce strong alumni and

several have joined the leadership team. It is important for our

chapters to have the support necessary for them to succeed, and

therefore a goal is to continue seeking out new volunteers to

join the leadership team and grow the next generation of

leaders. Whether they are interested now or in the future, I

would like to provide more opportunities to stay engaged and to

bring people together for a leadership discussion day.

It has been a pleasure to serve as your RVP the past two years

and it would be an honor to serve again, together New England

can excel!

NIAGARA REGIONAL VICE PRESIDENT (0 CANDIDATES)

None received.

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NORTH CENTRAL REGIONAL VICE PRESIDENT (1 CANDIDATE)

HANNAH HOES (1 candidate)

Residence & Alumni Chapter: St. Paul, MN—Twin Cities


Chapter, School, Initiation/Graduation: Nu Tau, University

of St. Thomas, 2003/2006

Job Title, Business, Responsibilities: Manager-Finance,

Ameriprise Financial—As a Finance Manager at Ameriprise

Financial I am responsible for planning, forecasting and

analysis for our Marketing organization and support internal

business partners and reported metrics.

Collegiate Chapter Offices/etc.: Member of Social

Committee for Pledge Class; Chamber of Commerce; Vice

President-Chapter Operations; Social Chair; Big Brother to

pledges; Pledge Recruiting and Interview Committee

Alumni Chapter Offices/etc.: Attend monthly TCAC

meetings whenever possible. Participate in TCAC community

service events such as the road clean-up and Feed My Starving

Children.

National Activities or Responsibilities: North Central

Regional Vice President 2013-2015; District Director Nu Tau

2010-2013; 2011 North Central Regional District Director of

the Year; National Officer Leadership Retreat 2013; National

Volunteer Leadership Retreat 2010; North Central LEAD

Provincial 2006, 2013, 2014, 2015; LEAD Schools 2014

(Detroit), 2014 (St. Louis), 2013 (Indianapolis), 2005(Omaha);

GCC 2005; Halsey Volleyball/Basketball Invitational 2012,

2014, 2015

Statement of Platform/Comments: I have truly enjoyed the

last two years as the North Central RVP! This role has shown

me the importance of developing relationships across chapters

to identify best practices and fresh ideas. It has also allowed me

to help coach and develop our collegiate students as well as

alumni in our volunteer leadership roles. I believe developing

and supporting the collegiate and alumni in our region and

province are key to our strength and growth. If elected as

Regional Vice President for the North Central Region I would

like to continue the momentum we have built as a region and

focus on the following:

• Provide more support in fostering and developing cross-

chapter participation as it will lead to valuable knowledge

sharing and strengthen the bonds of Brotherhood within the

region.

• Identify areas of opportunity for Chapter Management

Program awards and work with the District Directors to

develop a plan with their chapters.

• Succession planning and developing strong leadership within

the region.

• Focus on increased attendance at national events and promote

their long-term benefits with sustained involvement in the

Fraternity through alumni and volunteer leadership roles.

• Focus more on growth within our region through expansion.

NORTHWESTERN REGIONAL VICE PRESIDENT (1 CANDIDATE)

NOTE: Will be Pacific Northwest Region on 7/1/15.

CATHERINE LESLIE (1 candidate)

Residence & Alumni Chapter: Spokane, WA


Chapter, School, Initiation/Graduation: Gamma Psi,

University of Arizona, 2010/2013

Job Title, Business, Responsibilities: Marketing/PR Assistant,

Transitions— Design and coordinate all marketing materials

including website, social media, and direct mail. Write copy for

press releases, newsletters, and additional materials. Interview

and manage over 100 volunteers at all five Transitions’

locations. Assist in planning annual fundraising events such as

a breakfast/luncheon, golf tournament, and silent auction

raising over $300,000 a year.

Collegiate Chapter Offices/etc.: Pledge Class Historian; Vice

President-Fundraising; Pledge Education Committee; Vice

President-Pledge Education; President



Omicron Psi 2013-present

Statement of Platform/Comments: My primary goal as RVP

for the Northwestern Region is to drive forward our current

focus on expansion. Expansion is essential to developing more

opportunities for students, collegiate brothers, and alumni. By

the end of 2016, I plan for the region to have a minimum of

two colonies and one chapter installation (alumni or collegiate).

It's also important to continue developing the programs at our

two collegiate chapters and alumni chapter, which will prove

especially important as we work on expansion. Still a relatively

new region, the brothers have shown their dedication in the last

couple years to growing and strengthening their respective

chapters. To continue this, I plan to work with the chapters on

hosting one regional scale event each year where the brothers

can come together, learn from each other and build brotherhood

throughout the region.

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PACIFIC COAST REGIONAL VICE PRESIDENT (1 CANDIDATE)

SHANNA EMRICH (1 candidate)

Residence & Alumni Chapter: Oceanside, CA—San Diego


Chapter, School, Initiation/Graduation: Lambda Phi, Cal

State University-Long Beach, 2008/2011

Job Title, Business, Responsibilities: Global Pricing Analyst,

Thermo Fisher Scientific—Project manager for annual list

price changes, data and financial analysis, ad hoc reporting.


Pledge Education; Vice President-Professional Activities;

Brotherhood Chair; Historian

Alumni Chapter Offices/etc.: District Director 2014-present

National Offices/ etc.: District Director: San Diego Alumni

Chapter 2014-present, Lambda Chi 2015-present

Statement of Platform/Comments: I, Shanna Emrich, am

running for Pacific Coast Regional Vice President. It is my

passion and desire to give back to the Fraternity in any means

possible in order to allow for those in college to gain the

experiences I was fortunate enough to receive and that had

assisted me to become the successful professional I am today.

While RVP, I will work with all District Directors and the

chapters within the region to help them comply with the

Bylaws, Policies & Procedures, and CMP guidelines to become

the successful chapters I know they can be and what they desire

to be. The Pacific Coast Region will assist in the success of the

Western Province and Fraternity as a whole.

While I mean business, I also believe in a good work/life

balance. It is important to be professional, but it's just as

important to have fun. When you're able to successfully

combine professionalism and fun, you create a passion, a

passion that keeps you going for not just 4 years, but 4 life. I

look forward to being your next Pacific Coast Regional Vice

President!

ROCKY MOUNTAIN REGIONAL VICE PRESIDENT (1 CANDIDATE)

KRISTYN CHILDRESS (1 candidate)

Residence & Alumni Chapter: Denver, CO—Denver


Chapter, School, Initiation/Graduation: Mu Rho, Colorado

State University 2007/2009

Job Title, Business, Responsibilities: Business Development,

Consolidated Networks—I am responsible for business strategy

and marketing for a small IT consulting company in Denver.

Collegiate Chapter Offices/etc.: Senior Vice President; VP-

Professional Assistant; Multi-media (Historian); Committee

Member

Alumni Chapter Offices/etc.: National Offices/ etc.: District Director Mu Rho 2013-present

Statement of Platform/Comments: Delta Sigma Pi is a great

experience, and a safe place for college students to learn

business principles. My objective would be to ensure that DSP

continues to provide these opportunities, and that the Rocky

Mountain Region operates chapters according to the objective

of the Fraternity.

My specific goals for the Rocky Mountain Region are:

1. Continue to foster the cohesive team work of the region in

order to strengthen brotherhood

2. Implement leadership training to create a unified direction

3. Work to develop better alumni network connections giving

collegiate brothers a clear path to stay involved after

graduation.

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SIERRA NEVADA REGIONAL VICE PRESIDENT (1 CANDIDATE)

CRYSTAL JUSTICE (1 candidate)

Residence & Alumni Chapter: Sacramento, CA


Chapter, School, Initiation/Graduation: Lambda Mu,

University of the Pacific, 1999/2002

Job Title, Business, Responsibilities: Business Consultant, 7-

Eleven, Inc.—Oversee a group of 7-Eleven stores (corporate

and/or franchise) within a geographic area to ensure the highest

levels of guest service; lead, consult with and influence store

operators and/or franchisees to develop, update and execute

operational plans and strategies, including merchandising, fresh

food concepts, fuel sales, guest experience and store

operational infrastructure; monitor and ensure accountability

for all aspects of store operations, providing advice, coaching

and assistance to store management. May directly supervise

Corporate Store Managers and teams; recruit, hire, develop and

retain top talent within the market to ensure appropriate

staffing levels at all corporate stores; recognize and address

performance issues in a timely manner; ensure key processes

and plans are in place through weekly store visits, store

evaluations and data analysis

Collegiate Chapter Offices/etc.: Secretary; Senior Vice

President; Vice President-Pledge Education; President


National Activities or Responsibilities: 2015 Western LEAD

Provincial Conference 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010,

2003, 2002; LEAD School 2014 (Phoenix), 2013 (Las Vegas),

2012 (Denver), 2011 (Reno), 2010 (Phoenix), 2009 (Newport

Beach), 2008 (Denver), 2007 (San Jose), 2003 (Phoenix), 2002

(San Jose), 1999 (San Jose); Grand Chapter Congress 2013,

2011, 2001; 2001 LeaderShape Institute; Sierra Nevada

Regional Vice President 2013-present; Provincial Professional

Development Committee Chair 2011-2014; District Director:

Epsilon Phi 2007-2013, Epsilon Theta 2011-2012, Delta Pi

2010-2011, Lambda Mu 2006, Delta Omicron 2003, Epsilon

Theta 2002-2003; Provincial Professional Development

Committee Member 2009-2011; Regional Awards Committee

2005-2007; 2008-2010 Regional District Director of the Year;

2001 Regional Collegian of the Year

Statement of Platform/Comments: As Regional Vice

President the past two years I have worked with each chapter to

continue to build the bonds of brotherhood within our region.

We have seen huge successes during the past biennium – we

have seen record numbers of initiates in our chapters as well as

an increase chapters receive Chapter of Excellence, and we

also have a new colony within our region!

During the next biennium I would like to continue to lead the

region during our ever evolving time of change. We will work

together to create a culture of brotherhood and improve upon

our region. We will do this by having area conferences

annually where all brothers from the region (and nearby

regions) can attend to improve their fraternal knowledge and

build on brotherhood. I would like to see us install our current

colony at UC Merced and begin another colony nearby. Lastly,

I would like to see us all support each other to win Regional,

Provincial and National awards. Most importantly, as RVP I

would strive to aid each and every brother within the region to

be the best brother possible, and make the Sierra Nevada

Region the BEST region!

SOUTH ATLANTIC REGIONAL VICE PRESIDENT (1 CANDIDATE)

CHRISTOPHER SANDS (1 candidate)

Residence & Alumni Chapter: Tampa, FL—Tampa Bay


Chapter, School, Initiation/Graduation: Gamma Lambda,

Florida State University, 2006/2009

Job Title, Business, Responsibilities: Senior Financial

Analyst, DTZ—

-Perform lease and investment cash flow modeling for client

presentation

-Coordinate client/co-broker commission invoicing

-Prepare monthly & quarterly portfolio key metric report for

clients.

Collegiate Chapter Offices/etc.: Vice President-Community

Service; Chancellor; Vice President-Pledge Education

Alumni Chapter Offices/etc.: Vice President-Collegiate

Relations 2012-2013; Vice President-Chapter Operations 2013-

2014; President 2013-2014

National Offices/ etc.: South Atlantic Regional Vice President

April 2014-Present; District Director Theta Phi 2013-2014

Statement of Platform/Comments: My goal plain and simple

is to continue guiding the South Atlantic Region to excellence.

Over the last year we have added a colony and alumni chapter.

Once troubled chapters have reemerged motivated and ready

for more. We are home to the Provincial Collegian of the Year.

I will continue working to ensure my chapters attain Chapter of

Excellence with the intention of no lower than Accredited. This

year we are on track to have at least 4 schools earn Chapter of

Excellence. This would be an increase over last year.

Our region has a new colony at Eckerd College. I will work

diligently to ensure the installation of the Eckerd Colony by

next spring. I will work with my alumni chapters to continue

their growth and ensure they serve as a resource to the

collegiate chapters in the region.

I will work with Central Office to further examine expansion

opportunities in our area. We have a few possibilities.

As a hopefully re-elected RVP, I intend to see my chapters

continue learning and growing to their potential. I want to

make the South Atlantic Region the best in our Fraternity.

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SOUTH PACIFIC REGIONAL VICE PRESIDENT (0 CANDIDATES)

None received.

SOUTHEASTERN REGIONAL VICE PRESIDENT (1 CANDIDATE)

CARRIE SAGEL BURNS (1 candidate)

Residence & Alumni Chapter: Atlanta, GA—Atlanta


Chapter, School, Initiation/Graduation: Alpha Tau, Mercer


Job Title, Business, Responsibilities: Co-Founder, Atlanta

Movie Tours—In January, 2012, I started a movie location

touring company in Atlanta, GA. Since that time we have had

over 15,000 people tour past television and movie filming

locations made famous by movies, such as The Blind Side and

Driving Miss Daisy and television shows, such as The Walking

Dead. As a still relatively new start-up, planning, business

development and marketing strategy are key components.

Collegiate Chapter Offices/etc.: Volunteered for on-campus

activities and fundraisers and supported the chapter. I could

have been a better collegiate brother and encourage all brothers

to volunteer for positions of leadership with your chapters.

Alumni Chapter Offices/etc.: Web Chair/VP-

Communications 1999-2013; VP-Finance 2009-2013

National Offices/ etc.: Grand Chapter Congress 2007, 2009,

2011, 2013; LEAD School: All Atlanta LEADs since 05

(maybe more); 2012 (Jacksonville), 2014 (Orlando), LEAD

Provincial Conference: 2013, 2015; Southeast Regional Retreat

2013, 2015; District Director Alpha Tau 2005-2010

Statement of Platform/Comments: I believe in open

communication and collaboration of undergraduate and alumni

to strengthen the core of Delta Sigma Pi and will work during

my time as RVP to do just that. We work better and are

stronger as a team and while, at times, our inclination is to do

things on our own, building a better and stronger team will

make us a better and stronger Fraternity. Much like starting a

business and building on lessons learned in the past, it is

critical that the foundation, the undergraduates of DSP are

encouraged to participate in national events and start to build a

lifelong relationship with their brothers. Tying together the

alumni chapters and connecting them with students for

mentoring, guiding and general brotherhood will inevitably

help to strengthen the bond. The tools we are provided with

today, the technology available, encourages and enhances both

the communication and collaboration that will be my focus.

SOUTHWESTERN REGIONAL VICE PRESIDENT (1 CANDIDATE)

KEVIN GORE (1 candidate)

Residence & Alumni Chapter: The Colony, TX—Dallas Area


Chapter, School, Initiation/Graduation: Nu Xi, University of

Missouri-Kansas City, 1996/2000

Job Title, Business, Responsibilities: Up and Running

Manager, Intechrity Solutions—Currently I work for Intechrity

Solutions providing remote IT support for almost 20 small to

medium size companies in the Kansas City area with over 450

different machines. Multiple companies supported also have

offices in other states as well. I provide first and second level

Help Desk response as well as vendor management and

coordinating purchasing and configuration of new equipment

(laptops, desktops, mobile devices, etc.). Previously I have held

positions within IT departments of two different companies as

well as over six years of supervisor or managerial positions.

Three years of experience have been within Human Resources

related positions.

Collegiate Chapter Offices/etc.: Pledge Class Treasurer;

Fundraising Chair; Vice President-Chapter Operations; Alumni

Relations

Alumni Chapter Offices/etc.: Kansas City Alumni Chapter:

Webmaster 2007-2008; Vice President 2006-2007; Secretary

2005-2006; President 2004-2005

National Offices/ etc.: Southwestern Regional Vice President

2014-present; District Director - Zeta Mu Chapter 2013-14,

Iota Omicron 2005; Grand Chapter Congress 2007, 2005

(Delegate), 2003, 1997; South Central LEAD Provincial

Conference 2005; Alumni Advisor Nu Xi 2003-2004; Deltasig

For Life Donor 2014; 2007 Centennial Society Donor; Grand

President’s Circle 1996

Statement of Platform/Comments: Delta Sigma Pi teaches

that he who profits most serves best. Over the past 18 years, I

have served in many volunteer leadership roles. Since moving

to the Southwestern Region almost two years ago, I served as a

District Director less than three months from moving from the

Midwestern Region, and most recently as the RVP since

November. I knew there have been challenges within our

region recently. While I acknowledge this fact, the past does

not influence my vision about the future for our brothers. I

believe that I can offer an objective perspective having held

multiple leadership positions throughout the province. Unity

through Brotherhood is how I am leading our region. Our

collegiate chapters are the foundation of our Region with our

alumni brothers supporting and assisting with continuing to

cultivate our Fraternity's future leaders. My vision is for the

collegiate chapters to work together as often as possible

throughout a multitude of events to help bridge the geographic

gaps between each of the chapters either physically or virtually

through technology. Each chapter is very unique, but all share

common goals and ideals. I would be honored to continue

serve as your RVP for the next biennium.

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STEEL VALLEY REGIONAL VICE PRESIDENT (2 CANDIDATES)

PATRICK FLYNN (1 of 2 candidates)

Residence & Alumni Chapter: Pittsburgh, PA


Chapter, School, Initiation/Graduation: Mu Pi, Penn State

University-Erie, 1997/2000

Job Title, Business, Responsibilities: Manager of Member

Engagement, Oncology Nursing Society—Promote and

increase membership in the society. Study trends and metrics

and reach out to Gen Y and Millennials to further the

advancement of the society as well.


President


National Offices/ etc.: District Director Lambda 2003-present;

2007 National District Director of the Year

Statement of Platform/Comments: To maintain the stellar

tradition of the Steel Valley Region. To work to promote a

stronger bond between chapters, both collegiate and alumni, so

we all achieve together. To work together with chapters to

build a more robust regional alumni network, thus benefiting

both the collegiates and the Fraternity as a whole.

KRISTEN KRALIK (2 of 2 candidates)

Residence & Alumni Chapter: Hiram, OH


Chapter, School, Initiation/Graduation: Theta Pi, Bowling

Green State University, 2009/2011

Job Title, Business, Responsibilities: Internal Audit Senior,

Ernst & Young LLP—As an Internal Audit Senior for Ernst &

Young, I am involved in the planning, execution, and

monitoring of a wide variety of projects and engagements.

Teams are engaged to help businesses support operations,

improve the company's business and processes, and more. I am

responsible for overseeing and helping staff execute projects,

communicate progress and findings to the client and managers,

and to help with the development and implementation of

solutions.

Collegiate Chapter Offices/etc.: Pledge Class Director of

Community Service; Director of Fundraising; Vice President-

Community Service; Vice President-Pledge Education


National Offices/ etc.: District Director: Beta Pi 2014-present,

Theta Pi 2012-2014; Grand Chapter Congress 2009; LEAD

School 2009, 2010, 2012, 2013, 2014; LEAD Provincial

Conference 2010, 2011, 2015

Statement of Platform/Comments: Delta Sigma Pi has had a

huge impact on my life personally and professionally, and I

want to give back to the Fraternity as fully as I can so that

others may be impacted by DSP as well. I will use my

professional and fraternal experiences to help chapters and the

Fraternity as a whole continue to succeed. Specifically, I will:

• Communicate with all District Directors and Chapter

Presidents at least once a month.

• Visit each chapter in the region at least once per year.

• Ensure each chapter is assigned a District Director.

• Inspire and motivate members to get involved and promote

higher participation in chapter and national events.

• Improve communications within the region and increase

opportunities for networking between collegiate and alumni

chapters.

• Help all chapters in the region achieve Chapter of

Recognition or Excellence.

• Keep interested alumni involved with DSP by personally

inviting them to LEAD events, recruiting them to serve on

committees or as LEAD presenters, and training them for

future leadership roles.

It would be an honor and a privilege to serve as your Regional

Vice President. Thank you for your consideration.

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TORNADO ALLEY REGIONAL VICE PRESIDENT (1 CANDIDATE)

MARK WERNETTE (1 candidate)

Residence & Alumni Chapter: Lawton, OK—Oklahoma City

Tornado Alley


Chapter, School, Initiation/Graduation: Epsilon Zeta,

Midwestern State University, 2008/2009

Job Title, Business, Responsibilities: Compliance Officer,

Fort Sill National Bank—Oversee the bank’s compliance

program.

Collegiate Chapter Offices/etc.: Vice President–Chapter

Operations; Senior Vice President (colony); Petition Chair

(colony)

Alumni Chapter Offices/etc.: Vice President-Community

Service 2012-2013

National Offices/ etc.: Tornado Alley Regional Vice President

2013-2015; District Director Epsilon Zeta 2011–2013; South

Central Provincial Scholastic Development and Awards

Committee Member 2010–2013; 2013 STAR Chair

Statement of Platform/Comments: • Be the voice of the collegiate and alumni brothers in the

region based on their input

• Foster innovation as it presents itself

• Encourage and promote regional, cross-regional, provincial,

and national events like STAR, joint initiations, LEADs, and

GCC

• Provide the tools necessary for chapters and colonies to be

successful

• Encourage chapters to apply for awards and obtain the

Chapter of Excellence tier for CMP

• Identify and develop potential alumni leaders in the region

• Work with collegiate and alumni chapters to help develop a

smoother transition for graduating seniors to the alumni

world

• Promote and foster professional development in the region.

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CONGRESS CREDENTIALS, NOMINATIONS, VOTING AND

ELECTION POLICIES & ELECTRONIC CAMPAIGN GUIDELINES

M. GRAND CHAPTER DELEGATES, CREDENTIALS AND VOTING

Endorsed procedures for consideration by the leadership prior to each Congress:

1) Select the chancellor and parliamentarian well in advance of Grand Chapter so they are aware of all expectations, agenda,

scripts and legislation.

2) An announcement should be made prior to the start of the election process as to the order of business for the voting process

and the expectations of the voting delegates.

3) Include instructions in Congress scripts on voting procedure to ensure the announcement is made and empower the

Chancellor and Parliamentarian to enforce the procedure. The announcement will be written and presented by the

Nominations Chair at Delegate Orientation and before voting begins.

4) The Nominations Chair will select Nominations Committee Members and/or caucus moderators to act as “marshals”

during the voting process to ensure all delegates are seated and accounted for.

5) Seat collegiate delegates throughout Congress in 5 sections by province then within each province by region in Greek alpha

order to facilitate the provincial and regional voting. Alumni chapter delegates are also to be seated in alpha order by

province and region, following the last collegiate delegate in each respective region.

6) Provide a map to caucus moderators for the location of each province and region within the delegate area so they can find

the area they are moderating.

7) On election day, segregate the delegates from the general seating area using rope partitions, tape or additional space.

Policy 1. Determination of Good Standing—Per Bylaws Article X, Section 3 and Article XI, Section 4, chapters on university

probation, Fraternity probation, or that are indebted to the National Fraternity for any sum of money past due, are not in good

standing and are ineligible for voting representation at Grand Chapter. “Past due”, for purposes of Grand Chapter voting privileges,

is defined as any balance due the National Fraternity at June 30 immediately preceding the Grand Chapter Congress.

In order to achieve a status of good standing, any monies received by the Fraternity for payment on a chapter’s account within 14

days prior to the first day of Grand Chapter Congress will be paid in the form of cashier’s check, money order, certified check, cash

or credit card payment. Payments other than those specified will be accepted, but the chapter will not receive a status of good

standing for the event and a delegate will not be seated.

To be eligible to vote at Grand Chapter Congress, all alumni chapters, both established and newly chartered, must complete all

chartering and/or annual franchising requirements by June 30 of the fiscal year immediately preceding Congress (which is equivalent

to June 30 of the same calendar year as Congress). Additionally, an alumni chapter must be franchised by June 30 th to take part in

any special election held after, but resulting from the business at Grand Chapter Congress. Alumni chapters not chartered or

franchised by the June 30 deadline are not entitled to representation at the Grand Chapter Congress.

Policy 2. Election of Delegates and Alternates—Collegiate chapters entitled to voting representation at Grand Chapter must elect

an official delegate, and any alternates, prior to the end of the academic term immediately preceding Congress. The names of such

delegates and alternates must be reported to the Central Office by July 1. Official delegates and alternates of alumni chapters

entitled to vote at Grand Chapter must be elected and reported to the Central Office by July 1. Only those delegates and alternates

reported to the Central Office by July 1 receive official Fraternity communications regarding Congress legislation and/or elections.

Policy 3. Attendance of Official Delegates and Grand Officers —The official delegate of each chapter and each Grand Officer are

required to attend each business session of the Grand Chapter Congress. Failure to be in attendance proportionately reduces any

available expense allowance. Absence at any roll call or during a fractional part of one session exceeding thirty (30) minutes in

length will constitute an absence under this Policy, unless the Grand President has officially excused the delegate or officer for a

good cause.

Policy 4. Duties of Grand Chapter Congress Delegates and Alternates—Official delegates have the following duties:

a. To report to the official credentials desk at the Grand Chapter Congress prior to the opening business session.

b. To report to the official credentials desk at the Grand Chapter Congress prior to rotating with an alternate.

c. To attend the orientation session at the Grand Chapter Congress.

d. To attend all business sessions of the Grand Chapter Congress, unless rotating with an alternate delegate.

e. To report back to the chapter all business conducted at the Grand Chapter Congress.

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Alternates must adhere to the duties of delegates, but are not required to attend all sessions, as long as the chapter is represented in

their absence.

Policy 5. Credentialing ProcessEach delegate and alternate reported to the Central Office by July 1 must report to the designated

“credentials” area at Congress for determination of voting eligibility. The chapter’s disciplinary status is reviewed and any balances

due the National Fraternity are noted. Delegates and alternates from eligible chapters must provide a photo identification, proof of

Congress full registration and must complete a statement verifying their individual good standing status within their chapter.

Collegiate chapter representatives must also verify their enrollment in the academic term immediately following Congress.

Any potential delegate or alternate who was not reported to the Central Office by July 1 must also report to the “credentials area” at

Congress. Those individuals meeting all other criteria, who are also elected officers previously listed on the current Officer Report

for their chapter, may serve as a delegate or alternate at the sole discretion of the Nominations Committee.

The Nominations Committee oversees all credentialing and resolves any disputes arising therefrom. Decisions of the Nominations

Committee are final.

Policy 6. Order of Elections—Balloting for the office of Grand President will be the first order of elections, followed by balloting

for the office of Vice President-Finance. Balloting for Provincial Vice Presidents and Regional Vice Presidents will be held in

individual sessions of the Provinces and Regions involved, with Provincial Vice President balloting preceding Regional Vice

President balloting.

Policy 7. Secret Balloting—The ballot for the election of Grand Officers must be taken by secret written vote, except when there is

only one candidate nominated for a position.

Policy 8. Non–Majority Results—In the event that the vote for a Grand Officer does not produce a majority vote winner, the name

of the candidate receiving the lowest number of votes will be withdrawn and another vote taken. This will continue until the required

Grand Officer is elected or only two candidates are left and two consecutive ballots end in a tie. In such case, the voting delegates,

the two final candidates, and the teller(s) will enter executive session for a question and answer session not to exceed 15 minutes.

After the session, another vote will be taken. If a winner is not determined in that vote, the Grand President will appoint an interim

officer and elections will be held via email vote a reasonable period after school resumes. Additional nominees may be considered.

Policy 9. Delegate SeatingAlumni chapter delegates will be seated among the collegiate chapter delegates during legislation at

Grand Chapter Congresses, insofar as logistically possible.

Policy 10. Balloting Considerations During Grand Chapter

A. Only delegates will be seated on the convention floor during a voting session. All other attendees must stand clear of such

area so as not to be confused with the delegates.

B. Prior to the vote for Grand President, all candidates for the office are escorted from the room by all Past Grand Presidents

present. Prior to the votes for Vice President-Finance, all candidates for the office are escorted from the room by an escort

committee named prior to the elections by the Grand President.

C. The Nominations Committee Chairman will count the votes, assisted by one delegate selected by each of the candidates for

a particular office. The Nominations Chair may delegate the responsibility of counting the votes to election moderators or

other members of the Nominations Committee. In all such cases, the counting will be witnessed by one delegate selected by

each candidate for a particular office.

D. The result of each vote is to be announced only as to whether or not a majority result was reached and the name of the

successful candidate. The vote count will not be given.

E. Following the election for Grand President, all candidates for the office are to be escorted as a group back to the convention

floor by the Past Grand Presidents. The candidate being elected is further escorted to the lectern by the escort team; with the

other candidates taking their seats in the audience.

F. Following the election for Vice President-Finance, all candidates for the office are to be escorted as a group back to the

convention floor by the escort committee. The candidate being elected is further escorted to the lectern by the escort team,

with the other candidates taking their seats in the audience.

G. Candidates for office should generally not be a voting delegate in their own race. If situations such as this arise, then the

alternate should be required to be the voting delegate. If there is no alternate delegate available, then the candidate who is

also the voting delegate should have their vote recorded separately and away from the remaining delegates.

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Policy 11. Standing Rules—The standing rules for each Congress are approved by the delegates in attendance thereof. The rules

presented here are the recommended framework.

A. Delegates and Credentials

1. For admission to the convention floor and delegate seating area, each delegate and alternate is required to wear the badge

and identification ribbon issued from the “credentials” registration desk.

2. A credentialed alternate may substitute for the official delegate from his or her chapter. However, the alternate may not be

seated and recognized until the Congress Secretary is notified, in writing on such form as he or she may specify, of the

substitution and the chair announces it. Once seated, the alternate will have all duties and privileges of the delegate until the

Secretary is notified of another change (if any).

B. Orders of the Day

The chair will propose the order of business under Old Business and New Business.

C. Amendments

1. No secondary amendments are allowable except those, which in the opinion of the chair, create or fill a blank.

2. Any motion to delay consideration or consider again will not be in order if applied to any amendment.

3. No amendment is allowable until a written copy is presented to the Congress Secretary in such manner as the Secretary may

prescribe.

4. Any proposals affecting Part II of the Initiation Ritual will, upon passage, also automatically amend the Honorary Initiation

Ritual.

D. Debate

1. Debate on any main motion (including debate on all subsidiary, incidental and privileged motions, except Points of Order

and appeals therefrom, associated with the main motion) will not exceed 15 minutes. Debate may be extended for one

additional ten-minute period by a two-thirds (2/3) vote.

2. No speech in debate may exceed two minutes. Time not consumed is lost and may not be carried over to future speeches or

otherwise reserved in any manner.

3. A delegate or Grand Officer (Board of Directors and Regional Vice Presidents) may yield the floor to someone other than a

delegate or Grand Officer for purposes of debate. The yielding will be considered as if the delegate had obtained the floor

for purposes of recognition and time consumed in debate. At the conclusion of the speech of the person to whom the floor

was yielded, the delegate may automatically reclaim the floor to speak for any remaining time. Time not consumed is lost

and may not be carried over to future speeches or otherwise reserved in any manner.

4. No debate on any main motion or amendment may begin until a written copy is presented to the Congress Secretary in such

manner as the Secretary may prescribe.

E. Voting

1. In accordance with Article XIX, Section 1 of the Bylaws, a two-thirds (2/3) vote of delegates assembled is required to

approve most amendments to the Bylaws; however, amending Article XIX, Section 1 “Bylaws Changes” requires a 90%

vote.

2. In accordance with Article VII, Section 2 of the Regulations Governing the Ritual, a three-fourths (3/4) vote of the delegates

assembled is required to approve any proposed changes to the Ritual.

3. In accordance with section G.G. Policy 2 of the Policy and Procedures, a two-thirds (2/3) vote of delegates assembled is

required to approve any proposed Resolution.

4. Consistent with Standing Rules E1 and E2, an abstention by a seated delegate on any Resolution, Bylaw amendment or

Ritual proposal will have the same effect as a “yes” vote on that amendment or proposal.

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5. Unless a roll call vote is required under Standing Rule E6, at the discretion of the chair a voice vote may be taken on any

issue. Should the outcome of a voice vote be undetermined by the chair, a placard vote will be taken. In case of a placard

vote, at the discretion of the chair, negative votes and abstentions may be counted first in order to reduce the time needed to

determine the voting outcome.

6. A one-third (1/3) vote of the delegates assembled is required to cause a roll call vote on any main motion considered under

New Business. A roll call vote will not be in order on any other question or under any other circumstances.

7. No member may cast a vote for more than one chapter on any issue.

F. Transitional Rules

1. All Resolutions and amendments to the Bylaws, if passed, will become effective immediately upon the adjournment of the

Grand Chapter Congress at which they were enacted.

2. All proposals to the Ritual, if passed, will become effective upon publication and distribution of the revisions by the Central

Office staff.

G. Testimonials

1. Testimonials may be presented to the Congress Secretary until 5:00 p.m. local time on Friday of the Congress. The

Chancellor, Parliamentarian and Grand President will collectively review all such testimonials and decide their eligibility

and the order of presentation.

2. Additional testimonials may be allowed on Saturday morning, but they will follow those submitted by Friday at 5:00 p.m.

and will be in first come, first served order, at discretion of the chair. The chair may end the session at any time, regardless

if additional “impromptu” testimonials have not been heard.

3. Only those testimonials submitted in writing to the Congress Secretary at Congress will be included in the Official Congress

Proceedings.

H. Appeal of Charter Revocation

1. This rule prescribes the procedure for conducting a hearing on an appeal of charter revocation under the Bylaws.

2. Each delegate will be provided a copy of the chapter’s letter or other written notification appealing the charter revocation.

Any other documentation regarding the circumstances of the revocation action is open to inspection by any delegate upon

request.

3. The hearing will be held in closed session (delegates, Grand Officers and staff only).

4. The order of business for the appeal hearing is:

a. The Chancellor presides over the hearing, announces the appeal, the bylaw authority therefore, the procedures contained

in this rule and any other introductory comments.

b. The Grand President, or his/her designee, makes a presentation not to exceed ten (10) minutes on behalf of the Board of

Directors stating the reasons and circumstances for the revocation action including the reading (or summary if provided

to delegates in advance) of the specific charges and specifications.

c. The appellant chapter then may make a presentation not to exceed ten (10) minutes explaining the reasons for the

Appeal.

d. The delegates may then present questions to the Grand President, or a designee, or the appellant chapter for a period not

to exceed ten (10) minutes. Each question will not exceed one minute and answers will not exceed two minutes.

e. By majority vote, the delegates may extend the questioning by one additional ten (10) minute period.

f. All members of the appellant chapter will then be excused from the hearing.

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g. Without motion, the Chancellor will present the question to be voted upon. Debate on the question will not exceed ten

(10) minutes with one additional 10 (ten) minute period allowable by majority delegate vote. No subsidiary motion,

other than the Previous Question, is in order. Each speaker will not exceed one minute.

h. A secret ballot will be taken on the question.

i. The ballots will be counted in the presence of the Chancellor, Parliamentarian, Credentials Chair, one delegate selected

by the appellant chapter and one delegate selected at random. The results will be announced first to the delegates and

then to the appellant chapter. The motion to reconsider will not be in order.

5. Should the appellant chapter fail to appoint a representative, or should the representative fail to appear for the hearing, such

failure will be announced to the Congress and the hearing will continue according to this Rule.

N. NOMINATIONS, CAMPAIGNING AND VACANCIES

Policy 1. Nominations for Grand Officer—

A. Candidate Affirmation of Leadership Code of Conduct—All candidates for elected National Officer positions including

Grand President, Vice President-Finance, Provincial Vice President, and Regional Vice President are required to attest to their

knowledge of and agreement to comply with the Leadership Code of Conduct for volunteer leaders by signing a Leadership

Code of Conduct acknowledgement form. A signature affirming the Leadership Code of Conduct is required, and may be

mailed, faxed or electronically submitted via email with a copy of a scanned signature or a typed acknowledgement of the

nominee’s full name on the line provided. The Committee on Nominations will not accept a candidate for any office until the

Committee has received a signed Leadership Code of Conduct acknowledgement form. A “new” signed form is required every

time a candidate (including incumbents) runs for an office.

B. Nominations for Grand Officer Elections at Grand Chapter—Nominations for Grand Officers must be submitted via the

electronic form that complies with Policy N.3. and received at the Central Office by March 15 in odd-numbered years in order to

be published as the Nominations Committee Report that is posted on the Fraternity web site (with electronic notification to

chapters) and distributed to delegates at the Grand Chapter. Nominations will also be accepted in advance for any newly created

regions or provinces that become officially recognized at the July 1 following the nominations due date.

After the Grand Chapter Congress has accepted the report of the Nominations Committee, each of the names contained therein

will be considered as placed in nomination for the respective offices indicated. While normally a second is not required, one

seconding speech two minutes in length on behalf of each candidate for the offices of Grand President and Vice President-

Finance will be in order. Nominations from the floor may then be accepted from any delegate, first for the office of Grand

President, then for the Vice President-Finance. Delegates from each Province may then make nominations from the floor for the

member of the Board of Directors to represent their respective Provinces. Last, delegates from each Region may then make

nominations from the floor for the Vice President representing their Region.

Nominators must submit the electronic form that complies with Policy N.3. and notify the chair of the Nominations Committee

prior to making a nomination from the floor. Attempted floor nominations without prior submission of the form will be ruled

out of order by the chancellor. Nominators may not speak on behalf of their candidates from the floor. One seconding speech,

two minutes in length, on behalf of each nominee from the floor for the offices of Grand President and Vice President-Finance

will be in order. No seconding speeches for Provincial Vice Presidents and Regional Vice Presidents will be in order from the

floor of the Grand Chapter, as these are made during the provincial and/or regional caucuses. Nominations forms from floor

nominees will be posted in an area designated by the nominations chair.

Additional nominations may be made from the floor during the course of a Grand Chapter Congress at the beginning of each

scheduled business meeting up to and through the day preceding the day of election. No nominations from the floor will be in

order on the day of election proceedings.

C. Nomination, Appointment, Election and Campaign Procedures for PVP and RVP Vacancies—Should a vacancy occur in

the office of Provincial Vice President or Regional Vice President, the following procedures apply. (Also refer to Bylaws Article

IV, Section 8, Article VII, Section 2 and Article VIII, Section 4).

1. Upon creation of a vacancy, the Grand President is to name an interim appointee for Provincial Vice President as soon as a

worthy candidate is identified. The Provincial Vice President is to name an interim appointee for Regional Vice President in

case of vacancy. The Provincial Vice President may appoint himself or herself, pending the election.

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2. Within 60 days of notification of the vacancy, the Grand President or Provincial Vice President, respectively, will issue a

“Call for Election” and establish an election date, and determine the manner of election from the options contained in this

policy.

3. Electronic nominations will be accepted for a period of three weeks from the date the election was announced. The interim

appointee and all other eligible brothers will automatically be considered candidates upon their completion and submission

of the nomination form and any statement of position.

4. Nominations are to be submitted to the Central Office via the electronic nomination form that complies with Policy N.3.

5. The Central Office is responsible to communicate all information, notices and deadlines in writing to appropriate chapters;

and will verify the eligibility of all candidates.

6. Candidates to fill vacancies may actively campaign for election by making presentations at chapter meetings (upon majority

approval of said chapter’s executive committee); participating in caucuses or other forums arranged for that purpose; and/or

by providing messages to chapter presidents (which may be read aloud, copied or distributed electronically to chapter

members at the discretion of the president). The Central Office will, upon request, provide chapter contact information for

this purpose at no cost to the candidates.

7. A “Notice of Election” including the nomination information and deadlines will be distributed by email to all eligible voting

chapters by the Central Office. The Executive Director will determine good standing for purposes of the vote.

8. Elections by Provincial Council –

a. The Chair of the Nominations Committee shall ensure that no less than three (3) members of the Nominations

Committee will be present at the meeting of the Provincial Council. If less than three are available, the Chair shall

appoint sufficient brothers, from among the Golden Council, until such time as the voting has concluded.

b. The Nominations Committee will monitor and moderate the election process, will tally all votes, and will announce the

winning candidates.

c. Only seated delegates from chapters in their respective region or province may cast a ballot in the election.

9. Elections by Mail Ballot -

a. The Central Office will distribute the ballot, tally all votes, and will announce the winning candidates. The Executive

Director will count the ballots, with verification by two other employees.

b. Ballots must be returned to the Central Office within three weeks following distribution.

10. Once votes are counted, all chapters in the Region or Province, respectively, will be informed of the winner and related

contact information.

11. Any challenges or unresolved issues will be brought before the Nominations Chair for resolution.

Policy 2. Caucuses at Grand Chapter—The Board of Directors, in preparing the detailed Congress program, will provide for a

period of time before elections when the delegates, in formal session, may meet the candidates for Grand President and Vice

President-Finance. Candidates may be introduced (the order of introduction to be determined by lottery, first for the office of Grand

President, and then the Vice President-Finance) by their nominators or nominators’ designees who may be allotted up to two minutes

of time for the introduction. Each candidate in a contested race may then have up to ten minutes to address the delegates and/or field

questions. Candidates in uncontested races may be allotted less speaking time, at the discretion of the Grand President, if scheduling

circumstances warrant it. After all candidates have addressed the delegates they may be questioned from the floor during any

remaining scheduled time of the formal session.

The Board of Directors will also provide for a period of time before elections when the delegates may convene in caucus sessions by

Province and Region to meet their respective candidates for Provincial Vice President and Regional Vice President. One seconding

speech, two minutes in length, on behalf of each candidate will be in order. This speech will serve to second the nomination and

introduce the candidate to the delegates. Each candidate may then have up to ten minutes to address the delegates and/or answer any

questions. After all candidates have addressed the delegates they may be questioned from the floor during the remaining scheduled

time of such formal session.

Any audiovisual (or other special equipment) requested by any candidate will be at their own expense. Any such requests must be

made to the Central Office by August 1. Microphones will be provided by the National Fraternity for national and provincial

caucuses.

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Policy 3. Nomination and Leadership Code of Conduct Acknowledgement Form for Grand Officers—

1. The Central Office staff will be responsible for ensuring an electronic nomination form is available and at a minimum

collects, or in cases where already known displays, the following information:

a. Office being nominated for (including province or region where appropriate)

b. Name of nominee

c. Chapter of initiation

d. Date of initiation

e. Home address

f. Contact information for the nominee

g. Nominee’s employment information

h. Graduation date

i. Collegiate chapter offices or responsibilities held by the nominee

j. Brief description of employment responsibilities

k. Whether nominee is affiliated with an alumni chapter and if so, name of primary affiliated alumni chapter

l. Alumni chapter offices or responsibilities held

m. National activities or responsibilities held

n. Statement of platform

In situations where free-form text is collected, the Nominations Committee may set character limits that are uniformly

enforced across all candidates for a given election. Staff shall ensure the character limitations are enforced on submissions.

2. All nominees must agree to abide by and support all Fraternity Bylaws, Ritual and Policies (refer to “Leadership Code of

Conduct” Policy CC.) and indicate so by signing or acknowledging the certification statement found in Policy N.3.8.). No

candidate will be placed in nomination until an actual signature or acknowledgement affirming the Leadership Code of

Conduct is obtained indicating this certification (see Policy N.1.A.). Incumbent officers seeking re-election must submit a

new signed Leadership Code of Conduct affirmation.

3. By submitting the electronic nomination form, it will be forwarded to the Executive Director at the Central Office and the

Nominations Chair.

4. Nominations for the national elections held at Congress received at the Central Office by March 15 will be posted on the

Fraternity website for consideration prior to Congress. After March 15, any further nominations for election at Congress (the

electronic form can still be used after March 15 but a formal “verbal nomination” must also be made from the floor at GCC)

must be made from the floor during a business session.

5. Nominations to fill PVP or RVP vacancies are due to the Central Office within the timeframe stated in the Call for

Nominations.

6. Candidates are responsible for proofing their own submission.

7. The city of residence, state and an email address for all nominees will be posted on the Fraternity website. No other contact

information will be published related to election purposes.

8. Candidate Affirmation of Residency and Leadership Code of Conduct – All nominees must agree via electronic signature to

the following statement:

I am aware of the responsibilities of this position; am willing to devote the necessary time, effort and travel; and agree

to serve if elected. I hereby certify that I have read and understand the regional and provincial boundaries of the region

and/or province that I am seeking office to represent, and I confirm that I reside within (or within a reasonable distance)

the boundaries of said entity, and that should I move my residency beyond the boundaries of said entity prior to election

for same, I will withdraw my candidacy. Should I be elected and subsequently, during my term of office, move my

residency beyond the boundaries of said entity, I will resign my position. I further certify that I have read and fully

understand the Fraternity’s Leadership Code of Conduct and, if elected, will fully comply with the policy. I further

understand that failure to adhere to this policy could result in disciplinary action up to, and including, expulsion in

accordance with the Individual Discipline Policy.

9. Candidates for office must submit their own nomination form.

10. Separate nomination forms must be submitted for each position a candidate wishes to be nominated for.

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Policy 4. National Election Policies A. Accountability—The selection of our Fraternity’s leaders is a serious and important process that requires the highest standards of

ethics and integrity. Our collegiate and alumni members look to their officers for leadership and conduct befitting a member of

Delta Sigma Pi. It is the responsibility of ALL candidates to deal solely with the issues and responsibilities of the respective

position, and to refrain from any statement, action or conduct, which might slander or libel another brother. Candidates are

responsible for the conduct of their supporters and should ensure that any campaigning is done according to policy parameters

and in the most ethical manner possible.

B. General Campaign Policies—

1. There will be no campaigning for Grand Officer positions of any kind prior to or during Provincial Conferences or other

Fraternity meetings or gatherings (except Grand Chapter Congress and in case of vacancies as noted in Policy N.1.C.).

2. Proper nominations submitted by February 15th will guarantee allowance to campaign beginning March 16th. Nominees

receive notification from the Nominations Committee once their nomination has been validated, or if further action is

required to properly complete the process.

3. Nominations submitted after February 15th must wait for notification from the Nominations Committee validating the

nomination. Nominees will receive notification from the Nominations Committee that their nomination has been validated

(or if further action is required) and when campaigning will be allowed.

4. No additional advance nominations will be approved after July 1st. Floor nominations at Grand Chapter Congress will be

allowed, but any potential floor nominees must first be validated by the Nominations Committee before campaigning may

begin.

5. Once a candidate's nomination is officially validated by the Nominations Committee, but no earlier than March 15, the

candidate may utilize electronic campaigning to promote his or her views and to interact with fraternity members, in

accordance with the Electronic Campaigning Guidelines Document. The candidate is responsible for all costs related to the

design, hosting, and maintenance of his or her electronic campaigning activity. Certain electronic identifiers may be

provided to the Nominations Committee for inclusion on a designated section of the Fraternity website. Each candidate is

responsible for all content posted on his or her campaign website or any other electronic communication reasonably

attributable to his or her campaign (see Section A. above).

C. Campaign Policies for Elections at Grand Chapter (see B.2. above)—

1. Promotional items such as flyers, brochures, hats, buttons, pencils, etc., may be distributed at any time or place after the

Nominations Report is given at the opening business session, with the exception of the General Session room, on behalf of

only those candidates having been previously validated by the Nominations Committee. At no time will any campaign items

be distributed in the General Session room.

2. No posted items (flyers, banners, signs, etc.) are permitted in the buildings or on the grounds of the convention site.

3. Hospitality suites or other forms of meetings for the purpose of dispensing food or refreshments as an inducement to attract

delegates to meet a candidate or for influencing voting are prohibited.

4. Delegates seeking to meet with a candidate for an expression of his or her views (other than at the time of a “Meet The

Candidates Forum” or caucus) may arrange for such a meeting by contacting the candidate or their representative.

5. Fraternity equipment, supplies, and staff time may not be used for Fraternity election campaign purposes of any kind, with

the exception of the posting of certain candidate electronic identifiers in accordance with Section B.5.

6. Candidates and their supporters must exhibit conduct that preserves the decorum and integrity of the election process. All

candidates and their supporters must comply with the Individual Code of Conduct (see Risk Management Policy) and

conduct themselves in a manner that is consistent with ritual and appropriate for a member of Delta Sigma Pi.

7. Candidates knowingly (or unknowingly by supporters) violating policies (1) through (6), or other guidelines established

prior to a Grand Chapter Congress, will be advised to cease and desist by the Nominations Chair. Infractions after an initial

warning will be announced to the delegates assembled. Further violations will result in disqualification (by a majority vote

of the Board of Directors at the recommendation of the Nominations Chair).

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In the event that the Nominations Chair has not advised the candidate to cease and desist and a majority of the Nominations

Committee determines that a violation of policies (1) through (6) is material to the election such that delegates should be

immediately notified of the violation, an announcement to the delegates assembled shall take place.

At any point should the Nominations Committee unanimously determine that disqualification of a candidate is in order, the

matter shall be referred to the Board of Directors (a majority vote of the Board of Directors shall then disqualify the

candidates).

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Internet-based Electronic Campaign Guidelines

1. The goal of electronic communication is to allow candidates to communicate additional information regarding

their views, platform, etc. It is not an appropriate forum to refute or disagree with an opponent. No references to

other brothers, including opponents, are appropriate.

2. Each candidate may utilize a personal website (a “Site”) for purposes of communication of information to

members. The use of other internet-based mass communication, including but not limited to Facebook, Twitter,

or other social networking sites, is not allowed. The Nominations Committee will not review a Site after initial

certification unless a question or concern arises about it. The process for Site approval is found below.

3. Candidates may utilize email, telephoning, texting, private messaging, or other personal messaging only in

response to direct inquiry from a member or as a result of a member opting into ongoing communications.

Candidates are responsible for demonstrating that a member opted into communications. The statement in item 8

of these guidelines must be sent as a welcome message at the time of opt-in or with each individual message that

is sent.

4. Campaign Sites are for dissemination of information only. No comment features or other means of dialogue are

permitted. The candidate may include an email address on the Site to allow members to ask questions of the

candidate or provide private comments. Candidates may publish any questions (and corresponding responses)

received from members without attributing the question to the person that asked the question.

5. The candidate may delegate the management and/or maintenance of a Site to another party. However, the

candidate is responsible for any information posted by any person operating their Site.

6. Content (including photographs or graphics) may be deemed unacceptable at the sole discretion of the

Nominations Committee. The candidate must remove any unacceptable content immediately upon notification by

the Nominations Committee.

7. The candidate must have authorization from any person whose photograph appears on a Site. Upon notification

from any person that they object to a photograph containing their image, the candidate must immediately remove

that photo.

8. The Site must have the following statement prominently featured on the home page: “If this page contains

content that you feel is objectionable or offensive, please inform the Nominations Committee by emailing:

[email protected]”

Approval Process for Candidate Websites

1. In order to utilize electronic campaign communication, the candidate must submit the URL for their Site to the

Nominations Committee at least 24 hours prior to activating the Site by emailing [email protected]. Access

to the content to go live shall be provided to the Nominations Committee.

2. For validated candidates nominated prior to February 15 of a GCC year, a Site may become active on March

16th. In the event a candidate’s nomination is submitted after February 15th, but prior to July 1, the candidate

may activate a Site the later of March 16th or the day after receiving notification their nomination has been

validated.

3. No additional advance nominations will be accepted after July 1. Floor nominations at GCC will be allowed, but

any potential floor nominees must first be validated by the Nominations Committee. Floor nominees may not

activate a Site until after their nomination from the floor.

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50th Grand Chapter Congress

Chicago, IL

August 12-16, 2015

Delta Sigma Pi

330 South Campus Avenue

Oxford, Ohio 45056

Phone: 513/523-1907 Fax: 513/523-7292 E-mail: [email protected]

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