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DePaul in Deltasig Magazine! - Spring 2002: The brothers of Alpha Omega Chapter of DSP from DePaul are as usual, stealing the show! Below are reprinted some articles about us from the Official Delta Sigma Pi Magazine: The Deltasig. We're everywhere!

DePaul at Chicago LEAD Conference: "Brothers from DePaul with Grand President Kathy Jahnke at the North Central LEAD Provincial Conference in Chicago. 228 attended the educational events and programs during Saturday, but an outstanding 283 attended the banquet on Saturday night. Honored at the Saturday banquet was Brother Robert “Bob” Mocella as the recipient of the 2002 Lifetime Achievement Award for Delta Sigma Pi. Brother Mocella has offered more then 50 years of service to the Fraternity and is a familiar face at local and national events. Brother Mocella was joined by his wife Dorcas, and many of his family and friends. Full coverage on the award ceremony and Brother Mocella’s involvement will appear in the next issue." Caption read: "Brothers Pictured – (Back Row) Nicole Shannon, Linday Lunsford, Daniel Kiss (Middle Row) Amanda Zucker, Grand President Kathy Jahnke, Maryum Sasry, Nicole Smith (Front Row) Dennis Protasio

Chicago Alumni Chapter Rose Ball: "The Chicago Alumni Chapter celebrated its 80th anniversary with a Rose Ball attended by nearly 120 brothers and guests, the first such Ball held in several decades. After a great dinner there was a very enjoyable program consisting of various speakers, and award presentations. In keeping with a very old tradition, Dorcas Mocella with of Golden Council member Bob Mocella, Northwester Chicago, was designated as the “Rose” and presented with a dozen red roses. Brothers Howard Height, DePaul and John C. Jayson, Marquette, received the Order of the Golden Helmet. Golden Council member Mark Roberts, San Francisco, was presented with the Anthony Z. Fernandez Distinguished Alumni Award.
'The alumni chapter has completed the minimum endowing of the Thomas M. Mocella Scholarship in one year, and to date has raised over $12,000 for the endowment."

Saving Now for a Future Grand Chapter Congress, by CAC Member Jeff "Zeke" Zych: "Since being elected Vice President - Finance for Delta Sigma Pi in Buffalo, I’ve had the opportunity to personally visit with many members of our organization and share my thoughts and excitement for what we are all about. I have answered many questions about Fraternity finances and even given personal financial advice on everything from stocks to 401(k) and new employee investment decisions. One question I am repeatedly asked is “How can a brother afford the expense of Grand Chapter Congress?” Most of the time I smile because many years ago, I stood there asking myself the same question and the answer that developed has become rather legendary.
'Back in 1991, Pete Bjelan, current North Central Provincial Vice President, and I returned from Washington D.C. Congress and made a pact to never miss another Grand Chapter. Pete had been attending since Dallas in 1985, but Washington, D.C. was my first. I was hooked! I knew after that week that if I was going to enrich my life with all Deltasig has to offer, I could never miss another Grand Chapter Congress. With that, Pete and I opened a bank account for the sole purpose of funding our future trips. We pledged never to stop paying into the fund because it was a fund we would use to pay for Grand Chapter Congress until we die. At that time, money was tight for both Pete and I, but we agreed we would each pay $25 into the fund every month until the next Congress. We even had other brothers committing to contribute their $25 portion to the fund. Suddenly we had four people putting away a combined $100 per month for 24 months which meant we arrived in Anaheim, we would have $2400 to spend on the whole week. Needless to say Anaheim was a blast and since then, the fund has only grown. Pete and I still make out monthly deposits o the account and in Palm Springs, our “grant” from the fund will be substantial.
' So how do you get such a fund started so that by the time Congress comes around you can have a ton of fun without going broke? It all starts with commitment.
'This fund is not being established by the chapter.
' It is established by members who are committed to attending Grand Chapter Congresses. Recruit other brothers to join you in establishing your own group Grand Chapter Congress fund. Select people you know will want to go to Congress whether the chapter provides travel allowances or not. Commitment at this moment could be for a lifetime, so select brothers you know are going to take part and want the longest congress ladder (Congress attendees may purchase a ladder rung at each Congress to commemorate their attendance. These ladders are connected together and worn to show the number of congresses attended) in Fraternity history.
'Do not make the fund to expensive.
'Today, Pete and I each contribute an increased amount to the account each month, which has rolled over Congress after Congress so we have a large pool of money. However, it all started back in 1991 at $25 per person. No matter what, Pete and I always agree on the amount of the commitment. While it has changed from one year to the next, it has never become too costly for us to contribute to.
'Make a promise that you will faithfully send your money to the fund and NEVER get behind in payments.
'If the price per participant is not too high, you should not have people paying to the fund late. Set rules and follow them. If someone cannot afford their part, give them their money back and build you fund without that individual.
'When Congress comes, agree on allowances AFTER converting the hotel room and make a simple budget based upon after-lodging costs.
"No matter what, never squander money regardless of how much you have. If you spend wisely and allow the fund to roll over, you already have a head start on the next Congress.
'Grand Chapter Congress is an event I wish every brother could come to and experience. Every time Congress is held, attendance grows and records are broken. More and more brothers are discovering the relationships are brotherhood are nourished and cherished as a result of Grand Chapter Congress. The formal banquet as the end of the weekend is the highlight of the event deep in tradition and festive in nature. With Palm Springs less then 16 months away, the time to start saving is now because Grand Chapter Congress promises to be one of the largest in our fraternity’s history. Already plans are being finalized for one of the best weeks any attendee has ever experienced. The best way I know to be a part of it all is to save through commitment to a Congress fund. Once you take the time to plan how to get there that will last for many years to come. Will you be part of the tradition in Palm Springs? In the end, how long will YOUR ladder be?"