Dear Alumni,Dear Alumni,Dear Alumni,

It is my great pleasure to address you as such and I am sure It is my great pleasure to address you as such and I am sure It is my great pleasure to address you as such and I am sure

you have been waiting to hear back from the Chapter that once was you have been waiting to hear back from the Chapter that once was you have been waiting to hear back from the Chapter that once was

your home. After a long process to reyour home. After a long process to reyour home. After a long process to re---colonize the Delta Sigma Chap-colonize the Delta Sigma Chap-colonize the Delta Sigma Chap-

ter of Beta Theta Pi at the University of California, Irvine I am proud ter of Beta Theta Pi at the University of California, Irvine I am proud ter of Beta Theta Pi at the University of California, Irvine I am proud

to say we are back and we are here to stay!to say we are back and we are here to stay!to say we are back and we are here to stay!

In the summer of 2008, the Delta Sigma Chapter was reIn the summer of 2008, the Delta Sigma Chapter was reIn the summer of 2008, the Delta Sigma Chapter was re---

chartered at the 169thchartered at the 169thchartered at the 169th Convention of Beta Theta Pi in Dallas, Texas. Convention of Beta Theta Pi in Dallas, Texas. Convention of Beta Theta Pi in Dallas, Texas.

In March of 2009, the colony was officially installed as a Chap-In March of 2009, the colony was officially installed as a Chap-In March of 2009, the colony was officially installed as a Chap-

ter of Beta Theta Pi in the presence of District Chief Ted Haile ter of Beta Theta Pi in the presence of District Chief Ted Haile ter of Beta Theta Pi in the presence of District Chief Ted Haile

(Georgia Tech ’75) and General Fraternity Administrative Secre-(Georgia Tech ’75) and General Fraternity Administrative Secre-(Georgia Tech ’75) and General Fraternity Administrative Secre-

tary Judson Horras (Iowa State ‘97). After the retary Judson Horras (Iowa State ‘97). After the retary Judson Horras (Iowa State ‘97). After the re---chartering, the Chapter is committed to reclaiming pre-chartering, the Chapter is committed to reclaiming pre-chartering, the Chapter is committed to reclaiming pre-

eminence within the 3,000eminence within the 3,000eminence within the 3,000---student Greek Community (making up just about 11% of the UC Irvine Cam-student Greek Community (making up just about 11% of the UC Irvine Cam-student Greek Community (making up just about 11% of the UC Irvine Cam-

pus). This year, among many things planned, Delta Sigma will participate in Greek Songfest for the first pus). This year, among many things planned, Delta Sigma will participate in Greek Songfest for the first pus). This year, among many things planned, Delta Sigma will participate in Greek Songfest for the first

time since being retime since being retime since being re---colonized in April of 2005. The Chapter is very enthusiastic about this milestone event colonized in April of 2005. The Chapter is very enthusiastic about this milestone event colonized in April of 2005. The Chapter is very enthusiastic about this milestone event

and is excited to participate with the ladies of Alpha Chi Omega.and is excited to participate with the ladies of Alpha Chi Omega.and is excited to participate with the ladies of Alpha Chi Omega.

The Chapter is also proud to have many Brothers involved in campus leadership opportunities The Chapter is also proud to have many Brothers involved in campus leadership opportunities The Chapter is also proud to have many Brothers involved in campus leadership opportunities

and expects to continue that this upcoming year. Although the term of the current Interand expects to continue that this upcoming year. Although the term of the current Interand expects to continue that this upcoming year. Although the term of the current Inter---Fraternal Council Fraternal Council Fraternal Council

(IFC) President, Brother Matthew Villasenor, is coming to an end, we have brothers applying to IFC Execu-(IFC) President, Brother Matthew Villasenor, is coming to an end, we have brothers applying to IFC Execu-(IFC) President, Brother Matthew Villasenor, is coming to an end, we have brothers applying to IFC Execu-

tive Board and ASUCI’s Legislative Council. In addition, the chapter is very excited for its new Executive tive Board and ASUCI’s Legislative Council. In addition, the chapter is very excited for its new Executive tive Board and ASUCI’s Legislative Council. In addition, the chapter is very excited for its new Executive

Board headed by our fearless leader, President Elect Michael Boileau (Class of 2011). Brother Boileau has Board headed by our fearless leader, President Elect Michael Boileau (Class of 2011). Brother Boileau has Board headed by our fearless leader, President Elect Michael Boileau (Class of 2011). Brother Boileau has

many goals in mind for the future of Beta Theta Pi at UC Irvine. Most relevant to you, he will be looking for many goals in mind for the future of Beta Theta Pi at UC Irvine. Most relevant to you, he will be looking for many goals in mind for the future of Beta Theta Pi at UC Irvine. Most relevant to you, he will be looking for

motivated alumni to reconnect with the chapter as we move forward to reclaim Delta Sigma’s legacy of motivated alumni to reconnect with the chapter as we move forward to reclaim Delta Sigma’s legacy of motivated alumni to reconnect with the chapter as we move forward to reclaim Delta Sigma’s legacy of

greatness established by brothers like you.greatness established by brothers like you.greatness established by brothers like you.

Although my term as President is soon coming to an end, I will leave office confident that the Although my term as President is soon coming to an end, I will leave office confident that the Although my term as President is soon coming to an end, I will leave office confident that the

future of Delta Sigma shines bright. I want to urge you to be a part of this new beginning and that you are future of Delta Sigma shines bright. I want to urge you to be a part of this new beginning and that you are future of Delta Sigma shines bright. I want to urge you to be a part of this new beginning and that you are

present to witness our represent to witness our represent to witness our re---domination of this campus. Our brothers in collaboration with Alumni Advisor, domination of this campus. Our brothers in collaboration with Alumni Advisor, domination of this campus. Our brothers in collaboration with Alumni Advisor,

Brother David Young (UC Irvine ’85), will be working together to actively keep you informed and involved Brother David Young (UC Irvine ’85), will be working together to actively keep you informed and involved Brother David Young (UC Irvine ’85), will be working together to actively keep you informed and involved

as our future unfolds.as our future unfolds.as our future unfolds.

Once again, I am very proud to announce that Delta Sigma is back.Once again, I am very proud to announce that Delta Sigma is back.Once again, I am very proud to announce that Delta Sigma is back.

Yours in ___Yours in ___Yours in ___kaikaikai___,___,___,

Andres F. Gonzalez,Andres F. Gonzalez,Andres F. Gonzalez, #706#706#706

2009 Chapter President2009 Chapter President2009 Chapter President

Delta Sigma ChapterDelta Sigma ChapterDelta Sigma Chapter

Beta Theta Pi FraternityBeta Theta Pi FraternityBeta Theta Pi Fraternity

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Letter from the President

I N S I D E T H I S

I S S U E :

Letter from the

President

1

Letter from the

Alumni Chair

2

Past Events 3

Future Social

Events and

Pledge

4

Songfest &

Thanks

5

Active/Alumni

Spotlight

6

Alumni Spotlight 7

Web Information 8

Calendar 9

Winter Quarter Newsletter

J A N U A R Y 3 0 T H , 2 0 1 0 V O L U M E 1 , I S S U E 1

Brother President Andres F. Gonzalez #706

U N I V E R S I T Y O F

C A L I F O R N I A ,

I R V I N E

Beta Theta Pi is dedicated

to building men of princi-

ple for a principled life. Our brotherhood aids the

individual, builds the Fra-ternity and strengthens the host academic institution through lifelong devotion

to intellectual excellence, high standards of moral conduct and responsible

citizenship.

P A G E 2

"Again, the Beta is "Again, the Beta is

distinguishable and distinguishable and

distinguished from all distinguished from all

other kinds of fraternity other kinds of fraternity

men whatsoever by just men whatsoever by just

a little warmer and just a little warmer and just

a little stronger, just a a little stronger, just a

little tenderer and more little tenderer and more

enduring fraternity enduring fraternity

feeling than any of them feeling than any of them

can attain to.can attain to. ““

— Willis O. Robb, Ohio

Wesleyan 1879

Brother Akshay R. Bhavsar

#729

Letter from the Alumni Relations Chair

Delta Sigma

Chapter

Letters

Dear Alumni, Dear Alumni,

I am greatly honored to have the opportunity to address the esteemed Alumni of I am greatly honored to have the opportunity to address the esteemed Alumni of

the Delta Sigma Chapter of Beta Theta Pi. As Brother Gonzales has stated, the Delta Sigma the Delta Sigma Chapter of Beta Theta Pi. As Brother Gonzales has stated, the Delta Sigma

Chapter is in the process of further solidifying its place upon the University of California, Chapter is in the process of further solidifying its place upon the University of California,

Irvine campus. As a chapter, we have made great strides in cultivating the Beta Spirit and Irvine campus. As a chapter, we have made great strides in cultivating the Beta Spirit and

maximizing on the great opportunities our fraternity has to offer. The last year has seen maximizing on the great opportunities our fraternity has to offer. The last year has seen

Beta reach new heights in many aspects of our University and community, ranging from Beta reach new heights in many aspects of our University and community, ranging from

our numerous social events and philanthropic involvement, to our upcoming participation our numerous social events and philanthropic involvement, to our upcoming participation

in UCI Greek Songfest 2009 with the ladies of Alpha Chi Omega.in UCI Greek Songfest 2009 with the ladies of Alpha Chi Omega.

The Delta Sigma Chapter is committed to exhibiting the The Delta Sigma Chapter is committed to exhibiting the Men of PrincipleMen of Principle to our to our

fullest ability as well as continuing and extending our recent success. In this respect, we fullest ability as well as continuing and extending our recent success. In this respect, we

acknowledge that the strength of our chapter is highly dependent on the relationships we acknowledge that the strength of our chapter is highly dependent on the relationships we

maintain with our great alumni. I am proud to say that the Delta Sigma Chapter is renew-maintain with our great alumni. I am proud to say that the Delta Sigma Chapter is renew-

ing its pledge to reach out and involve our alumni as much as possible. In the coming ing its pledge to reach out and involve our alumni as much as possible. In the coming

months, the Delta Sigma chapter aims to keep our Alumni abreast of our ongoing accom-months, the Delta Sigma chapter aims to keep our Alumni abreast of our ongoing accom-

plishments and cross the bridges our forefathers have built for us. We are committed to plishments and cross the bridges our forefathers have built for us. We are committed to

strengthening our relationship with Alumni, and continue to create bridges of our own, strengthening our relationship with Alumni, and continue to create bridges of our own,

assisting the youth who follow in our footsteps past potential obstacles. assisting the youth who follow in our footsteps past potential obstacles. As an active As an active

member of Beta Theta Pi, I relish the thought that individuals across the country and the member of Beta Theta Pi, I relish the thought that individuals across the country and the

world have created a path for my Brothers and me to follow. It is through their hard work world have created a path for my Brothers and me to follow. It is through their hard work

and devotion that I have been blessed with the opportunity to be part of an organization and devotion that I have been blessed with the opportunity to be part of an organization

which truly transcends all boundaries. Beta is, and will continue to be, closest to my heart which truly transcends all boundaries. Beta is, and will continue to be, closest to my heart

whenever I am. As a member of this organization, I have experienced some of my greatest whenever I am. As a member of this organization, I have experienced some of my greatest

triumphs and my toughest defeats. In this organization, I have met my best friends, my triumphs and my toughest defeats. In this organization, I have met my best friends, my

wisest teachers, my strongest allies, and my greatest supporters. Throughout my experi-wisest teachers, my strongest allies, and my greatest supporters. Throughout my experi-

ence, I have developed values and beliefs which will not only carry me through an amaz-ence, I have developed values and beliefs which will not only carry me through an amaz-

ing college experience, but enhance my life in ways indescribable. Beta has taught me ing college experience, but enhance my life in ways indescribable. Beta has taught me

about character, dedication, loyalty, pride, and patience, to the greatest of levels. I am about character, dedication, loyalty, pride, and patience, to the greatest of levels. I am

truly privileged to be a member of one of the most honorable institutions that exist today. truly privileged to be a member of one of the most honorable institutions that exist today.

Through mutual assistance, the cultivation of the intellect, and unsullied friendship, Beta Through mutual assistance, the cultivation of the intellect, and unsullied friendship, Beta

can only grow and prosper to heights unimaginable. Once again, thank you for all your can only grow and prosper to heights unimaginable. Once again, thank you for all your

support, and I am, and will always be, SO proud to be a Beta.support, and I am, and will always be, SO proud to be a Beta.

On behalf of the Delta Sigma Chapter, I would like to invite On behalf of the Delta Sigma Chapter, I would like to invite

you to join us in this journey and provide the wisdom that can aid us you to join us in this journey and provide the wisdom that can aid us

in moving forward as a chapter. A new page has turned in our book in moving forward as a chapter. A new page has turned in our book

and we are as excited as ever to have you be part of this new chap-and we are as excited as ever to have you be part of this new chap-

ter, and hopefully, many more to come!ter, and hopefully, many more to come!

Yours in __Yours in __kaikai__,__,

Akshay Bhavsar, Akshay Bhavsar, #729#729

Alumni Relations ChairAlumni Relations Chair

Delta Sigma ChapterDelta Sigma Chapter

Beta Theta Pi FraternityBeta Theta Pi Fraternity

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Accomplishments of the Year

P A G E 3 V O L U M E 1 , I S S U E 1

In addition to Philanthropy, Brothers of the

Delta Sigma Chapter have accompanied

friends and sisters to various Sorority

events including but not limited to, Pi Beta

Phi‟s Heaven on Earth, Gamma Phi Beta

Formal, and Alpha Chi Omega‟s Pajama

Jam.

Brothers of the Delta Sigma Chapter

have been avid supporters of the great

Sororities at the University of Califor-

nia, Irvine. They most recently partici-

pated in Delta Gamma‟s Anchorsplash

philanthropy as well as won Pi Beta Phi‟s

annual Arrowdaze Philanthropy last

Spring.

The Delta Sigma Chapter has just re-

cently concluded with both Presidential

and Vice-Presidential elections along

with elections for Cabinet Members.

Congratulations to both Brother Mike

Boileau (#723) and Brother Rashad

Qasem (#708) (pictured right) for be-

ing voted President and Vice-President

Elect respectively, Delta Sigma has also

recently elected a new cabinet.

2010 Delta Sigma Cabinet

Daniel Navarro - VP of Communications

EJ Penera - VP of Risk Management

A.J. Almazan - VP of Pledge Education

Jose Alamilla - VP of Recruitment

Jon Chow - VP of Finance

Howard Hsu - VP of Scholarship

Delta Sigma‟s Intramural Flag Football Team

President Elect Michael Boileau and VP Rashad Qasem

Delta Sigma: Leaders, Scholars, Athletes, Gentlemen.

Brother Joseph Vincent Encar-

nacion at Pi Beta Phi‟s Heaven

on Earth.

The Delta Sigma Chapter has been partici-

pating in 3 fall sports so far: Flag Football,

Volleyball, and Tennis. Our Flag Football

and Volleyball teams have advanced to

the All-University Playoffs through hard

work, teamwork, and dedication. Brother

Rich Tai (#735) has been instrumental in

leading the Tennis attack by advancing in

the Inter-Fraternity Playoffs. The Chapter

will be participating in Soccer and Basket-

ball in the coming quarter. Brother Rich Tai #735

P A G E 4

Building Bridges: Nu Class

Delta Sigma is committed to Member

Recruitment and Member Education

under the strictest of guidelines.

Recruitment Chair, Brother Nicholas

Rael (#705) has worked tirelessly to

recruit the best the university has to

offer and has introduced these

pledges to the Men of Principle ide-

als, challenging them to become not

only better students and leaders, but

better men. The current pledge class

is the Xi class headed by Pledge Class

President Andrew Cheng. They have

recently returned from their Pledge

class retreat and look to make excep-

tional progress while upholding the

Delta Sigma values and traditions.

Delta Sigma has recently revised their

recruitment to follow a “365” model.

In order to develop a better relation-

ship with potential rushees, Delta

Sigma intends to hold several Recruit-

ment events throughout the quarter.

By doing so, we aim to develop rela-

tionships with potentials as well as

attain the best and brightest possible

individuals to be Sons of Stars. In this

model, however, it is imperative we

receive as much support from Alumni

as possible as they are key to exhibit-

ing the rich tradition and history of

our fraternity. We are looking for

Alumni to assist us in our “Alumni

Info Night” recruitment events as

well as suggesting potential rushees.

The Delta Sigma chapter would

like to thank Brothers John R.

Rothwell (USC „78) and Brad

Rothwell (Puget Sound „05)

(Chapter Advisors), as well as

Amy Buch (Risk Management

Advisor) and David Young (UC

-Irvine „85) (Alumni Advisor) for

their counsel and guidance. They

were instrumental in the growth

and maturation of this chapter.

We would also like to thank

Brother Dennis Byztrisky (UC-

Irvine „09) for his assistance. With-

out his help, this newsletter would

not have been possible. We finally

want to thank our chapter Pledge

Moms, Jess Corral, Melanie Teo-

tico, Kate Stapp, Pia Erika No-

guera, Kelli Chew, Melanie

Meyers, and Jennifer Wong.

Delta Sigma would also like to

thank the individuals following for

their generosity in donating ritual

equipment:. Without their gener-

osity, our chapter would not be

able to share the Beta spirit with

future brothers. Their generosity

is a shining example of the lifelong

fraternal bond that ties all Sons of

the Dragon together throughout

Wooglin‟s broad domain.

Special Thanks to:

Mark Alonso

Jeff Assaf

Bill Caldarelli

Bill Chiou

Mike DeSon

Mark Geiger

Mike Gilb

Jason Hinchman

Craig Jack

Jarrod Murray

Mike Parisi

Greg Sternchack

Keith Walker

David Young

Acknowledgement & Thanks

Congratulations to

New Initiates

Joe Encarnacion 737

Anthony Au 738

John Erbe 739

Tommy Ceron 740

Kurtis Lee 741

Nishant Chandra 742

Akash Patel 743

Ernest Lai 744

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Risk Management Advisor

Amy Buch

2009 UCI Greek Songfest

P A G E 5 V O L U M E 1 , I S S U E 1

Delta Sigma is proud to be a par-

ticipant in 2009 UCI Greek Song-

fest. We will be teaming up with

members from Alpha Chi Omega as

well as our fellow Fraternity Phi

Gamma Delta (FIJI) to conquer the

songfest trophy. The participants

will be practicing hard all year to

represent our respective chapters

on the UCI Greek stage. Despite

having a dis-

tance to go to

the event, Delta

Sigma Brothers

have pledged

their full sup-

port and have

begun to accu-

mulate points

by pledging to buy Song Fest T-

Shirts. Beta/Alpha Chi Omega/FIJI is

currently first in the standings.

Come and support Beta at UCI

Songfest. Details will be announced

in the later newsletters.

Beta Coffee Crew

Interesting Fact:

Beta's Administrative

Office is located at

5134 Bonham Road,

Oxford, Ohio. In 2006,

the driveway up to

the administrative

office was renamed

"Lugar-Bates Drive"

in appreciation for the

work that

Senator Richard

Lugar Denison '54

and Bert

Bates Missouri '56

performed in the $20

million "Upon These

Principles" capital

campaign.

Brother Angelo

Del Carmen #724

Left Top: Alpha Chi Omega

Crest

Above: FIJI Crest

With the council of Brother David Young, the chapter invites you to

come, bring the kids, bring the dog, show off your car, and enjoy a great

cup of Joe with the Delta Sigma alumni while regaling the actives with

tales of yore! We will be meeting on the second Saturday of every

month from 7:30 am to 8:30 am. The first gathering will be Saturday,

March 13th.

Location:

Tully's Coffee (at the corner of Bison and MacArthur)

Newport North

1260 Bison Ave # D-1

Newport Beach, CA 92660

949-759-8246

Work Hard. Play Hard. Social Chair Brother Angelo Del Carmen (#724) has

planned many upcoming social events for the Broth-

ers of the Delta Sigma Chapter, Brothers from sur-

rounding Universities, and for ladies and friends of

the Chapter.

The past quarter has seen Brother Del Carmen put

together “Beta Lei,” a tropical themed social which

created an escape from the chilly winter.

Delta Sigma has also recently hosted exchanges with

Pi Beta Phi Sorority, Gamma Phi Beta Sorority, as

well as Alpha Chi Omega Sorority, We are also

looking forward to our Cocktail as well as the Beta

Rose formal at the top of the Stratosphere, Las

Vegas, which is held every June.

P A G E 6

Justin Rodriguez is a 2nd

Year Biological Sciences

Major from Fresno , CA.

Justin is a member of Kappa

Class Fall 2008 of the Delta

Sigma Chapter and has

contributed countless

amounts of hours to Delta

Sigma. In addition to being

a Biological Sciences Major,

Justin enjoys playing

football and listening to

music and is the new Ritual

Chair for our chapter, a

fitting position as many

consider his respect and

value for the Beta Spirit

exceptional.

Congratulations Justin!

Active Brother Spotlight

Justin Rodriguez #734

Alumni Spotlight: Where Are They Now? Alumni Jim Welsh (UCAlumni Jim Welsh (UCAlumni Jim Welsh (UC---Irvine ‟78 #21) updates us on his whereabouts since leaving UCI:Irvine ‟78 #21) updates us on his whereabouts since leaving UCI:Irvine ‟78 #21) updates us on his whereabouts since leaving UCI:

Since receiving my degree in Civil Engineering at UCI, I have been active in real Since receiving my degree in Civil Engineering at UCI, I have been active in real Since receiving my degree in Civil Engineering at UCI, I have been active in real estate development in and around Southern California and Central Oregon, both as estate development in and around Southern California and Central Oregon, both as estate development in and around Southern California and Central Oregon, both as owner of a small development company and as a consulting manager for several large owner of a small development company and as a consulting manager for several large owner of a small development company and as a consulting manager for several large institutions on some fairly sizeable developments. More recently, I have started up a institutions on some fairly sizeable developments. More recently, I have started up a institutions on some fairly sizeable developments. More recently, I have started up a small environmental firm that has developed and patented a couple of new water treat-small environmental firm that has developed and patented a couple of new water treat-small environmental firm that has developed and patented a couple of new water treat-ment technologies.ment technologies.ment technologies.

I married the woman who was once the hottest looking engineering major at I married the woman who was once the hottest looking engineering major at I married the woman who was once the hottest looking engineering major at UCI, Stephanie O’Keefe. Yes, we had some girls in engineering back then. We have been UCI, Stephanie O’Keefe. Yes, we had some girls in engineering back then. We have been UCI, Stephanie O’Keefe. Yes, we had some girls in engineering back then. We have been married for 26 years, have three kids, Lindsey (25), Jimmy (19), and Ian (18) and live in married for 26 years, have three kids, Lindsey (25), Jimmy (19), and Ian (18) and live in married for 26 years, have three kids, Lindsey (25), Jimmy (19), and Ian (18) and live in North Tustin. Lindsey received her undergraduate degree in business from the University North Tustin. Lindsey received her undergraduate degree in business from the University North Tustin. Lindsey received her undergraduate degree in business from the University of Arizona (U of A) and is set to graduate this coming Spring with a MBA from USC. (No, of Arizona (U of A) and is set to graduate this coming Spring with a MBA from USC. (No, of Arizona (U of A) and is set to graduate this coming Spring with a MBA from USC. (No, that does not make me a Trojan fan in any way, shape or form.) Both Jimmy and Ian are that does not make me a Trojan fan in any way, shape or form.) Both Jimmy and Ian are that does not make me a Trojan fan in any way, shape or form.) Both Jimmy and Ian are currently precurrently precurrently pre---business majors at U of A.business majors at U of A.business majors at U of A.

Back in college, I did not participate in many of the Beta functions, such as chap-Back in college, I did not participate in many of the Beta functions, such as chap-Back in college, I did not participate in many of the Beta functions, such as chap-ter meetings, dances and parties because I worked five nights a week at a restaurant ter meetings, dances and parties because I worked five nights a week at a restaurant ter meetings, dances and parties because I worked five nights a week at a restaurant down in Dana Point for three solid years. I did, however, get to participate on a number down in Dana Point for three solid years. I did, however, get to participate on a number down in Dana Point for three solid years. I did, however, get to participate on a number of the championship Beta intramural sports teams, and have some fond memories of the championship Beta intramural sports teams, and have some fond memories of the championship Beta intramural sports teams, and have some fond memories thereof. I also value very highly the many friendships I made with brother Betas including, thereof. I also value very highly the many friendships I made with brother Betas including, thereof. I also value very highly the many friendships I made with brother Betas including, but not limited to, Dan Perry, Fred Wallace, Jim Tasker, Mark Okey, Mike Spitzer,but not limited to, Dan Perry, Fred Wallace, Jim Tasker, Mark Okey, Mike Spitzer,but not limited to, Dan Perry, Fred Wallace, Jim Tasker, Mark Okey, Mike Spitzer, Nicki Nicki Nicki andandand Pat Bartolic, Dan McCarthy, Craig Rainsford, andPat Bartolic, Dan McCarthy, Craig Rainsford, andPat Bartolic, Dan McCarthy, Craig Rainsford, and Jeanine andJeanine andJeanine and Larry Fisette. Now that Larry Fisette. Now that Larry Fisette. Now that Stephanie and I are without kids at home (most of the time) and have more free time, we Stephanie and I are without kids at home (most of the time) and have more free time, we Stephanie and I are without kids at home (most of the time) and have more free time, we are looking forward to possibly hooking up with some old Beta friends.are looking forward to possibly hooking up with some old Beta friends.are looking forward to possibly hooking up with some old Beta friends.

I recently attended the ceremony in which the Delta Sigma chapter received its I recently attended the ceremony in which the Delta Sigma chapter received its I recently attended the ceremony in which the Delta Sigma chapter received its charter back once again and would like to report that the current group appears to be charter back once again and would like to report that the current group appears to be charter back once again and would like to report that the current group appears to be made up of very responsible, studious and athletic young men. Alumni David Young and made up of very responsible, studious and athletic young men. Alumni David Young and made up of very responsible, studious and athletic young men. Alumni David Young and John Rothwell are owed a big round of applause for their efforts with this group.John Rothwell are owed a big round of applause for their efforts with this group.John Rothwell are owed a big round of applause for their efforts with this group.

Lastly, I am sorry to report that my sons did not pledge Beta at U of A, but rather Lastly, I am sorry to report that my sons did not pledge Beta at U of A, but rather Lastly, I am sorry to report that my sons did not pledge Beta at U of A, but rather SAE. I did make the effort to take them by the Beta house in Tucson and to introduce SAE. I did make the effort to take them by the Beta house in Tucson and to introduce SAE. I did make the effort to take them by the Beta house in Tucson and to introduce them to the president of the chapter, but they apparently felt that the SAE’s were better them to the president of the chapter, but they apparently felt that the SAE’s were better them to the president of the chapter, but they apparently felt that the SAE’s were better partiers. The fact that the Betas hold the highest GPA of all Fraternities on the U of A partiers. The fact that the Betas hold the highest GPA of all Fraternities on the U of A partiers. The fact that the Betas hold the highest GPA of all Fraternities on the U of A campus did not bear enough weight! For the benefit of Jack Tingley and/or Vincent Hitt campus did not bear enough weight! For the benefit of Jack Tingley and/or Vincent Hitt campus did not bear enough weight! For the benefit of Jack Tingley and/or Vincent Hitt (Pledge Training USC Betas back in 1975), should they be reading this, my father, Luther (Pledge Training USC Betas back in 1975), should they be reading this, my father, Luther (Pledge Training USC Betas back in 1975), should they be reading this, my father, Luther Welsh, Kansas 1947 (USNA ’47), and my grandfather, John H. Welsh, Kansas State Welsh, Kansas 1947 (USNA ’47), and my grandfather, John H. Welsh, Kansas State Welsh, Kansas 1947 (USNA ’47), and my grandfather, John H. Welsh, Kansas State 1918,1918,1918, wouldwouldwould likely be “eternally bummed.”likely be “eternally bummed.”likely be “eternally bummed.”

Yours in __Yours in __Yours in __kai__kai__kai__,,,

James H. Welsh, UCI 1978 James H. Welsh, UCI 1978 James H. Welsh, UCI 1978

Delta Sigma #21Delta Sigma #21Delta Sigma #21

Jim Welsh studied

Engineering at UC-

Irvine before gradu-

ating in 1978..

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P A G E 7 V O L U M E 1 , I S S U E 1

Delta Sigma Alum Ami Bera, MD runs for United States CongressDelta Sigma Alum Ami Bera, MD runs for United States Congress

Ami Bera (roll # 252), UCI class of 1987 has filed his Ami Bera (roll # 252), UCI class of 1987 has filed his

paperwork and is running for the United States paperwork and is running for the United States

Congress in California’s 3Congress in California’s 3rdrd Congressional District Congressional District

(the Sacramento suburbs, Amador, Calaveras and (the Sacramento suburbs, Amador, Calaveras and

Alpine counties, and part of Solano).Alpine counties, and part of Solano). Ami has had Ami has had

a distinguished career in medicine serving at high a distinguished career in medicine serving at high

levels both in the private sector and as Chief levels both in the private sector and as Chief

Medical Officer for Sacramento County.Medical Officer for Sacramento County. Most re-Most re-

cently Ami served as the Associate Dean for Ad-cently Ami served as the Associate Dean for Ad-

missions at the University of California Davis missions at the University of California Davis

School of Medicine, and remains a Clinical Professor School of Medicine, and remains a Clinical Professor

on faculty.on faculty. Ami’s race is shaping up to be one of the Ami’s race is shaping up to be one of the

most watched and most competitive in the nation.most watched and most competitive in the nation. To learn more about the race, To learn more about the race,

to get involved or to donate, please go toto get involved or to donate, please go to www.BeraForCongress.comwww.BeraForCongress.com ..

Jim Bredenkamp Jim Bredenkamp

After leaving UCI, I attended UCSF School of medicine where I received my medi-After leaving UCI, I attended UCSF School of medicine where I received my medi-

cal degree, followed by UCLA where I completed my 6 year residency in surgery.cal degree, followed by UCLA where I completed my 6 year residency in surgery. I I

have now been practicing head and neck surgery for the past 20 years in South have now been practicing head and neck surgery for the past 20 years in South

Orange County.Orange County. My professional interests include surgical oncology and endo-My professional interests include surgical oncology and endo-

crine tumors.crine tumors. I am married to Dana, a past Beta sweetheart, for the past 27 years; I am married to Dana, a past Beta sweetheart, for the past 27 years;

we have two children, Scott who is 26 and Jennifer who is 23.we have two children, Scott who is 26 and Jennifer who is 23. I enjoy golf and bik-I enjoy golf and bik-

ing (both mountain and road).ing (both mountain and road). I still maintain strong friendships with a number of I still maintain strong friendships with a number of

my Beta brothers that has proven to be invaluable.my Beta brothers that has proven to be invaluable.

Jim Bredenkamp, UCI 1980, #51, Past Jim Bredenkamp, UCI 1980, #51, Past

President of Delta Sigma ChapterPresident of Delta Sigma Chapter

Delta Sigma would

appreciate any help

regarding finding

Alumni Brothers living

in the Southern

California Area. We

hope to compile a

complete Contacts list

to help old friends

reconnect, and build

new friendships and

brotherhood. If any

Brother has information

and contacts of Alumni

Brothers, we encourage

you to email Delta

Sigma at

alumni@ucibeta.com

Thank You.

“Brothers, are Brothers for Life.”

Find a Brother, Meet a

Brother

Alumni Spotlight: Where Are They Now?

A back stage picture of me with my pledge

brother, Mike Spitzer, #52 with Huey Lewis

at his recent concert.

The Delta Sigma chapter would like to thank all the Parents and The Delta Sigma chapter would like to thank all the Parents and

Friends of our brothers. We take great pride as an organization and Friends of our brothers. We take great pride as an organization and

aim to exhibit the most outstanding principles to our friends, family, aim to exhibit the most outstanding principles to our friends, family,

and community. Many of these great values would not be instilled in us and community. Many of these great values would not be instilled in us

without the dedication, love, and encouragement of our loved ones. without the dedication, love, and encouragement of our loved ones.

Thank you for all your support!Thank you for all your support!

P A G E 8

Thank You Parents & Friends!

W I N T E R Q U A R T E R N E W S L E T T E R

Betas at Keystone

Convention

Announcing the New Alumni Page on the Delta Sigma Chapter Website.

As we build this out it will allow alumni to check on upcoming events, chapter updates, and importantly be As we build this out it will allow alumni to check on upcoming events, chapter updates, and importantly be

an onan on--line directory of Delta Sigma Alumni. We need a few minutes of your time!!line directory of Delta Sigma Alumni. We need a few minutes of your time!! Please log on and update Please log on and update

your profile so we have an accurate alumni datayour profile so we have an accurate alumni data--base.base.

1. Go to the Request Account section of the website1. Go to the Request Account section of the website by entering this link in your web browser (http://by entering this link in your web browser (http://

www.ucibeta.com/accounts/request_account)www.ucibeta.com/accounts/request_account)

2. Enter your Roll number, first and last name, and a valid e2. Enter your Roll number, first and last name, and a valid e--mail. The rest of the fields are optional if you mail. The rest of the fields are optional if you

want to update your information. But make sure to submit valid, errorwant to update your information. But make sure to submit valid, error--free info as this will be the informa-free info as this will be the informa-

tion stored intion stored in our database.our database.

3. After you submit your account request, you will3. After you submit your account request, you will receivereceive a confirmationa confirmation ee--mailmail with with

youryour temporarytemporary account information.account information.

4. You can use your4. You can use your temporarytemporary username and password to login to the website by clicking on the "LOGIN" username and password to login to the website by clicking on the "LOGIN"

link at the top right on the site.link at the top right on the site.

5. From there you can update5. From there you can update your alumni profile andyour alumni profile and change your password.change your password.

T H E K E Y S T O N E R E G I O N A L

L E A D E R S H I P C O N F E R E N C E

( S O U T H W E S T R E G I O N A L )

Takes place February 12th to 14th and

Delta Sigma needs your help! This is a high

quality, regional education experience

focusing on chapter officer development,

principled leadership and volunteer train-

ing.

During Keystone, chapter officers attend

individual officer tracks, learn how to lead

their chapters and set goals with your own

executive team. Chapter advisors will also

have their own track, as their training por-

tion of Keystone offers real time applica-

tion of advisor strategies to current chap-

ter situations that vary from year-to year

Delta Sigma is required to send 8 offi-

cers and we are initiating an appeal to our

alumni for contributions to defray ex-

penses. Please help by donating and in-

vesting in the development and improve-

ment of the chapter.

You can support Chapter leader-

ship development by contacting the Delta

Sigma chapter.

P A G E 9

W I N T E R Q U A R T E R N E W S L E T T E R

Alumni Events February 2010

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 2 3 4

Ritual Big Brother

Ceremony

5 6

7 8 9 10 11 12 13

14 15 16 17 18 19 20

21 22 23 24 25 26 27 See Attached

Orange County Beta

Alumni Association

Meeting

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Alumni Events March 2010 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 2 3 4 5 6

7 8 9 6:00 PM

Delta Sigma Founding

Celebration

10 11 12 13

7:30 to 8:30 AM

Beta Coffee Crew

14 15 16 17 18 19 20

21 22 23 24 25 26 27

28 29 30 31

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Delta Sigma Chapter Founding Celebration

Please Join Alumni & Actives to Celebrate the Please Join Alumni & Actives to Celebrate the Please Join Alumni & Actives to Celebrate the

Birthday of the Delta Sigma Chapter.Birthday of the Delta Sigma Chapter.Birthday of the Delta Sigma Chapter.

March 9th, 1975March 9th, 1975March 9th, 1975

MARCH 9TH, AT 6 :00 PMMARCH 9TH, AT 6 :00 PMMARCH 9TH, AT 6 :00 PM

STEELHEAD BREWING CO.STEELHEAD BREWING CO.STEELHEAD BREWING CO.

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