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Delta Chi Knight Errant Fall 2024
Delta Chi Knight Errant Fall 2024
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2 KNIGHT ERRANT | DELTA CHI FOUNDATION
2024
Distinguished
Service Award
Recipients
The Delta Chi Foundation Distinguished
Service Award is given to a volunteer
or employee who has gone above and
beyond to support our organization.
These individuals’ unwavering
commitment and exceptional service
have been instrumental in our
Foundation’s growth and success. Their
contributions have not only helped us
flourish over the years but have also
significantly advanced our mission
to assist in the acquisition of a sound
education. We greatly value you and
appreciate your dedication.
Thank you for your service!
2024 Recipients:
• Bobby Dewrell, Troy State ‘95 –
for the many years of service
to the Board of Directors
• Bob Hendershot, Purdue ‘72 –
for the many years of service
to the Board of Directors
2024 Membership Meeting Recap
The Foundation’s annual Membership Meeting occurred in Miami, Florida,
at the JW Marriott Miami Turnberry Resort & Spa on August 3, 2024.
We extend a warm thank you to all the Voting Members who attended
and those who submitted a proxy. Your participation was instrumental
in shaping the meeting’s outcomes. Below is a recap.
Recording of Proxies and Declaration of a Quorum
Proxies were received from 260 members who qualified to vote. There were
3954 qualified voters, and the proxy total exceeded the 5% (198) needed for
a quorum. This means that we had enough members present, either in person
or through proxy, to make the meeting valid and allow for official decisions
to be made.
New Business
1. AWARDS RECOGNITION
Brother Arnold and Sherman presented the Delta Chi Foundation’s Meritorious
Service Award to Brother Bobby Dewrell and Brother Robert Hendershot for
their years of honorable and dedicated service to the Foundation.
2. SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT RECOGNITION
Brother Sherman introduced Dale Carnegie Scholar recipient Brother Mathew
Cary, Lake Forest ‘24. Brother Cary addressed the membership, spoke of his
experience and its impact on him, and thanked them for the opportunity.
3. ELECTION OF DIRECTORS
The Board Membership Committee, acting as a nomination committee, moved
and seconded the re-election of the following directors for three-year terms
on the Board of Directors. The motion passed.
• Brother Rod Arnold, Texas A&M ’88
• Brother Peter Chandler, Maryland ’90
• Brother Travis Covey, New Mexico State ’03
• Brother Don LaPlante, Southern California
• Brother Patrick Weber, Oklahoma ’87
• Brother John Ziegler, Louisiana Tech ’01
Announcements
Brother Jim Marascio spoke about Brother Arnold’s service as Chairman over
the last four years and how his vision and leadership have led to the success
that we are now seeing. The Board echoed Brother Marascio and thanked
Brother Arnold for all he has done and continues to do for the Foundation
and our Fraternity.
Brother Cloutier expressed his gratitude to those present and shared the
resounding success of the Trustee Society Experience events. The enthusiasm
and support shown at these events are a testament to the strength of our
donors. He encouraged all to join and attend these wonderful events,
fostering a sense of pride and anticipation.
Brother Turk took a moment to acknowledge the unwavering support for
his annual golf tournament. He expressed his gratitude to all those who
participated and contributed to the event’s success. After the meeting, he
presented the $10,000 donation raised this year, which brings the total to
over $106,000. The Foundation extends its heartfelt thanks to Brother Turk
for his dedication and hard work.