Dear Alumni,Dear Alumni,Dear Alumni, It gives me great pleasure as the new Delta Sigma Chapter President to It gives me great pleasure as the new Delta Sigma Chapter President to It gives me great pleasure as the new Delta Sigma Chapter President to address you in such a cherished fraternal manner. The chapter is making address you in such a cherished fraternal manner. The chapter is making address you in such a cherished fraternal manner. The chapter is making efforts to reconnect with our fellow alumni and so far we these efforts efforts to reconnect with our fellow alumni and so far we these efforts efforts to reconnect with our fellow alumni and so far we these efforts have been met with success thanks to the hard work by our Alumni have been met with success thanks to the hard work by our Alumni have been met with success thanks to the hard work by our Alumni Chairs Brothers Akshay Bhavsar and Eric Tang.Chairs Brothers Akshay Bhavsar and Eric Tang.Chairs Brothers Akshay Bhavsar and Eric Tang. Spring Quarter 2010 has been the biggest quarter for Delta Sigma in re-Spring Quarter 2010 has been the biggest quarter for Delta Sigma in re-Spring Quarter 2010 has been the biggest quarter for Delta Sigma in re-cent memory. In this month alone, we have participated in Songfest for cent memory. In this month alone, we have participated in Songfest for cent memory. In this month alone, we have participated in Songfest for the first time since rethe first time since rethe first time since re---colonization, and we are hosting our second annual colonization, and we are hosting our second annual colonization, and we are hosting our second annual Beta Royale Theme party. Delta Sigma is also bringing back our Dragon Beta Royale Theme party. Delta Sigma is also bringing back our Dragon Beta Royale Theme party. Delta Sigma is also bringing back our Dragon Skate Race philanthropy benefiting Free Wheelchair Mission, and in addition we will be traveling Skate Race philanthropy benefiting Free Wheelchair Mission, and in addition we will be traveling Skate Race philanthropy benefiting Free Wheelchair Mission, and in addition we will be traveling to Las Vegas once again for our formal Memorial Day weekend. Not to mention we are currently to Las Vegas once again for our formal Memorial Day weekend. Not to mention we are currently to Las Vegas once again for our formal Memorial Day weekend. Not to mention we are currently in the playoffs for softball!in the playoffs for softball!in the playoffs for softball! While we are proud of the progress this chapter has made over the past few years, we would be While we are proud of the progress this chapter has made over the past few years, we would be While we are proud of the progress this chapter has made over the past few years, we would be remiss if we did not share our success with the Alumni who built the bridges we still cross. Since remiss if we did not share our success with the Alumni who built the bridges we still cross. Since remiss if we did not share our success with the Alumni who built the bridges we still cross. Since we last addressed you, we have held a celebratory dinner for the anniversary of the Delta Sigma we last addressed you, we have held a celebratory dinner for the anniversary of the Delta Sigma we last addressed you, we have held a celebratory dinner for the anniversary of the Delta Sigma chapter, and now we host the Beta Coffee crew regularly every second Saturday of the month.chapter, and now we host the Beta Coffee crew regularly every second Saturday of the month.chapter, and now we host the Beta Coffee crew regularly every second Saturday of the month. We are looking to the future and hope that you will be a part of it. I would personally like to We are looking to the future and hope that you will be a part of it. I would personally like to We are looking to the future and hope that you will be a part of it. I would personally like to invite each of you to not only the Coffee Crew’s and all future Alumni events, but to reach out invite each of you to not only the Coffee Crew’s and all future Alumni events, but to reach out invite each of you to not only the Coffee Crew’s and all future Alumni events, but to reach out and contact us. It brings us joy to share stories from Delta Sigma’s past and present.and contact us. It brings us joy to share stories from Delta Sigma’s past and present.and contact us. It brings us joy to share stories from Delta Sigma’s past and present. As we send future leaders from Delta Sigma to convention, institute, and institutions across the As we send future leaders from Delta Sigma to convention, institute, and institutions across the As we send future leaders from Delta Sigma to convention, institute, and institutions across the globe, we hope that you will not only assist us in our journey, but that you will be a part of it as globe, we hope that you will not only assist us in our journey, but that you will be a part of it as globe, we hope that you will not only assist us in our journey, but that you will be a part of it as well.well.well. Yours in __Yours in __Yours in __kai__,kai__,kai__, Rashad Qasem, Rashad Qasem, Rashad Qasem, #708#708#708 PresidentPresidentPresident Delta Sigma ChapterDelta Sigma ChapterDelta Sigma Chapter Beta Theta Pi FraternityBeta Theta Pi FraternityBeta Theta Pi Fraternity rqasem@uci.edu | Mobile 626.484.8941rqasem@uci.edu | Mobile 626.484.8941rqasem@uci.edu | Mobile 626.484.8941

Letter from the President

I NSI D E TH I S

I SSU E :

Letter from the

President

1

Letter from the

Alumni Chair

2

Past Events 3

Songfest and Beta

Rose

4

Pledges Classes

and Chapter

Notes

5

Active/Alumni

Spotlight

6

Spring Quarter Newsletter

M A Y 2 1 S T , 2 0 1 0 V O L U M E 1 , I S S U E 2

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.

Brother President

Rashad Qasem #708

P A G E 2

Brother Akshay R. Bhavsar

#729

Letter from the Alumni Relations Chair

Dear Alumni, Dear Alumni, Dear Alumni, The success Delta Sigma has seen the last year has not come without our fair share of tri-The success Delta Sigma has seen the last year has not come without our fair share of tri-The success Delta Sigma has seen the last year has not come without our fair share of tri-als, tribulations, and hard work. Though we are honored and blessed to have come so far als, tribulations, and hard work. Though we are honored and blessed to have come so far als, tribulations, and hard work. Though we are honored and blessed to have come so far as a chapter, we do notice, the work that each and every active brother has made to en-as a chapter, we do notice, the work that each and every active brother has made to en-as a chapter, we do notice, the work that each and every active brother has made to en-sure the continued existence of this chapter. Much of this has not been possible without sure the continued existence of this chapter. Much of this has not been possible without sure the continued existence of this chapter. Much of this has not been possible without the help of our Alumni and Advisors. They have been steadfast in their guidance and have the help of our Alumni and Advisors. They have been steadfast in their guidance and have the help of our Alumni and Advisors. They have been steadfast in their guidance and have helped us reach heights unseen since our rehelped us reach heights unseen since our rehelped us reach heights unseen since our re---colonization. colonization. colonization. The current quarter has been Delta Sigma’s most successful to date. With our dominance The current quarter has been Delta Sigma’s most successful to date. With our dominance The current quarter has been Delta Sigma’s most successful to date. With our dominance in Greek Songfest, in which we have continually been ranked in the top 3 in points, as well in Greek Songfest, in which we have continually been ranked in the top 3 in points, as well in Greek Songfest, in which we have continually been ranked in the top 3 in points, as well as the reemergence of Dragon Skate Race have proved that Beta Theta PI can once again as the reemergence of Dragon Skate Race have proved that Beta Theta PI can once again as the reemergence of Dragon Skate Race have proved that Beta Theta PI can once again be a force to reckon with on Campus. In addition to philanthropy, our image and recogni-be a force to reckon with on Campus. In addition to philanthropy, our image and recogni-be a force to reckon with on Campus. In addition to philanthropy, our image and recogni-tion have become more popular than ever. This is nowhere more apparent then our big-tion have become more popular than ever. This is nowhere more apparent then our big-tion have become more popular than ever. This is nowhere more apparent then our big-gest success in recruitment since Iota Class. Our 18 new pledges look to further solidify gest success in recruitment since Iota Class. Our 18 new pledges look to further solidify gest success in recruitment since Iota Class. Our 18 new pledges look to further solidify the foundations we have built in the past two years while continuing to strengthen and the foundations we have built in the past two years while continuing to strengthen and the foundations we have built in the past two years while continuing to strengthen and build upon what we have already created. build upon what we have already created. build upon what we have already created. Part of our reemergence is our renewed pledge and support of developing a relationship Part of our reemergence is our renewed pledge and support of developing a relationship Part of our reemergence is our renewed pledge and support of developing a relationship with the Alumni. In the past quarter, I have gotten a chance to meet some of the amazing with the Alumni. In the past quarter, I have gotten a chance to meet some of the amazing with the Alumni. In the past quarter, I have gotten a chance to meet some of the amazing Alumni of Delta Sigma, and that of other chapters as well! Each and every alum I have met Alumni of Delta Sigma, and that of other chapters as well! Each and every alum I have met Alumni of Delta Sigma, and that of other chapters as well! Each and every alum I have met have gone on to be successful after their undergraduate career, a clear testament to this have gone on to be successful after their undergraduate career, a clear testament to this have gone on to be successful after their undergraduate career, a clear testament to this fraternities’ power in building character and breeding success. In the future I look to join fraternities’ power in building character and breeding success. In the future I look to join fraternities’ power in building character and breeding success. In the future I look to join the ranks of our successful alums and continue to represent this organization in the high-the ranks of our successful alums and continue to represent this organization in the high-the ranks of our successful alums and continue to represent this organization in the high-est of principles. est of principles. est of principles. In conclusion, I’d like to thank each and every Alumni for their support. Without them, our In conclusion, I’d like to thank each and every Alumni for their support. Without them, our In conclusion, I’d like to thank each and every Alumni for their support. Without them, our principles and values would stand for nothing. Their dedication and love for this organiza-principles and values would stand for nothing. Their dedication and love for this organiza-principles and values would stand for nothing. Their dedication and love for this organiza-tion have contributed to our recent success and continued dominance . It is now our turn tion have contributed to our recent success and continued dominance . It is now our turn tion have contributed to our recent success and continued dominance . It is now our turn to once again share our success with them. We invite you to join in and look forward to to once again share our success with them. We invite you to join in and look forward to to once again share our success with them. We invite you to join in and look forward to meeting all of you.meeting all of you.meeting all of you. Thank you for all your support.Thank you for all your support.Thank you for all your support. Yours in __Yours in __Yours in __kaikaikai__, __, __,

Akshay Bhavsar, Akshay Bhavsar, Akshay Bhavsar, #729#729#729 Alumni ChairAlumni ChairAlumni Chair Delta Sigma Chapter Delta Sigma Chapter Delta Sigma Chapter Beta Theta Pi Fraternity Beta Theta Pi Fraternity Beta Theta Pi Fraternity abhavsar@uci.edu abhavsar@uci.edu abhavsar@uci.edu | | | Mobile 562.458.0205Mobile 562.458.0205Mobile 562.458.0205

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

“What a few men

united in object

and effort will to

do can be done;

and more than

that, such

associations teach

us in their records

how far human

friendships can

carry us from the

shrine of idol self.”

-Pater Knox, 1843

Accomplishments of the Fall & Spring

P A G E 3 V O L U M E 1 , I S S U E 2

Delta Sigma Chapter’s annual Philan-

thropy, Dragon Skate Race is back. For

those who are unfamiliar, DSR is a

downhill skate race held on UC Irvine’s

campus on Anteater and California

Drive by the Anteater Recreation Cen-

ter. The proceeds from the event will

go to benefit Free Wheel Chair Mis-

sion, a local Irvine organization who

works with the students at UC Irvine’s

Henry Samueli School of Engineering,

to create low-cost wheelchairs for

individuals in developing nations. This

year’s DSR will be held on May 23rd,

from 11AM-3PM. Brother Matthew

Rhodes, #731 has done an amazing job

of leading this event this year. We look

forward to helping the community as

well as the world and invite you to join

us on this momentous day. For infor-

mation on how you can get involved

and contribute, please contact Delta

Sigma DSR at mrrhodes@uci.edu.

DRAGON SKATE RACE

The Delta Sigma Chapter is currently

participating in Intramural Softball

here at UCI. We have had a successful

season so far sporting a record of 5-1.

The team has been led by Brothers

Brent Asuka #712, and Garrett Lynch

#693, who recently hit 2 home runs in

a match against FIJI. The Chapter will

be advancing to IFC Softball Playoffs

and look forward to future success in

Fall Sports.

Brothers Brent Asuka #712, a 2-time National

Volleyball Champion, and Garrett Lynch #681,

2nd lowest roll number on the active roster

lead the softball attack.

Join Delta Sigma every second Saturday of the Month from 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM for

Beta Coffee Crew. 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! The next

gathering will be June 12th.

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

Beta Coffee Crew

Interesting Fact:

More than 197

Members have been

involved in the US

House of

Representatives and

the Senate and

another twenty-three

States have had a

Beta as a Governor .

UCI Greek Songfest

P A G E 4 V O L U M E 1 , I S S U E 2

Delta Sigma is proud to be

a participant in 2010 UCI

Greek Songfest. Along

with the men of FIJI and

the women of Alpha Chi

Omega, the participants

have been practicing hard

all year to represent our

chapter in front of the uni-

versity and the commu-

nity. Brothers Geo Del

Carmen, Joseph Vincent

Encarnac ion , Memo

Mendez, and EJ Pen-

era have led Beta in

front of their fellow

Fraternity and So-

rority, they per-

formed the musical

FAME.

“Brothers, are Brothers for Life.”

Find a Brother, Meet a

Brother

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.

Beta Rose Formal: Las Vegas Delta Sigma’s annual formal, Beta Rose, will be

held once again at the Stratosphere Hotel and

Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. It will be held on

Memorial Day weekend. Delta Sigma is looking

forward to celebrating their new success in the

Greek Community as well as the completion of

Songfest and DSR. Alumni are encouraged to

attend, For more information, contact, Brother

Garrett Lynch at grlynch@uci.edu.

Above: The Stratosphere Hotel & Casino

Right: Brothers enjoy the great views from

the Stratosphere with friends of the Chapter.

Stratosphere Tower

2000 Las Vegas Boulevard South

Las Vegas, NV 89104-2507

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

P A G E 5

Building Bridges: Xi & Omicron Class

Congratulations to

New Initiates

Andrew Cheng 745

Ali Rafatnia 746

Kenneth Ulrich 747

Bryan Snyder 748

Daniel Lee 749

We are proud to an-

nounce the initiation of

five new Brothers, roll

numbers 745 to 749.

These men have exhibited

the Men of Principle ini-

tiative to the highest de-

gree. They have com-

pleted all that has been

asked of them within

their pledge process, and

won the support and af-

firmation of their fellow

Brothers. Congratulations

to Xi Class for finally be-

coming the Sons of a

Dragons. In spirit of our

365 Recruitment model,

Delta Sigma has recruited

18 great men to form our

Omicron Pledge class.

They will be asked to de-

velop character and build

brotherhood, all while

following the Men of Prin-

ciple.

Above: The Omicron Class was a

result of Spring Recruitment and

garnered 18 pledges. The class is

lead by Pledge Class President

Ryan Hirose and VP Nick Vallas

Chapter Notes The Delta Sigma Chapter has also achieved the following

accomplishments for the Winter ‘09 Chapter.

The collective chapter (66 Members) posted a 3.0 GPA

for the quarter, third amongst IFC Fraternities at UCI.

Initiated 5 new members, Xi Class.

Recruited 18 new pledges for the Spring Quarter.

Hosted the 2nd Annual Beta Royale: Shaken, Not

Stirred. 400 individuals attended.

Delta Sigma won the Sportsmanship award at Greek

Awards.

Invited Alumni out for Sports and Food at the Beta

Alumni Bowl. Actives and pledges got a chance to meet

our successful Alumni and share in their wisdom.

Brother Andres Gonzalez was elected to VP of ASUCI as

well as holding the VP of IFC position.

Alumni Amiresh Bera (#252) is running for United States

Congress. Support his campaign at Beraforcon-

gress.com

Actives will be attending General Convention August

4th-August 8th.

Above: Brothers play softball at the

Anteater Recreation Center, on

California Drive between Campus

and Anteater.

Below: Beta Royale 2010

P A G E 6

Brother Rhodes is currently a

2nd year Journalism Major

and History Minor. He joined

Delta Sigma last Winter as

part of the Lambda Pledge

class and is the current DSR

Chairman and has been

doing an outstanding job

organizing the event. Outside

of Beta, he has represented

us as the Greek Week Rep,

as well as a Sports writer for

the New University

Newspaper. Brother Rhodes

has also been accepted into

the prestigious Education

Abroad Program and will

spend the next attending the

University of Edinburgh ,

Scotland in the 2010-2011

school year. Although he will

be away from Beta, he has

continued to reiterate to the

chapter that, “once a Beta,

always a Beta, Everywhere a

Beta.”

Active Spotlight

Brother

Matthew Rhodes

#731

Alumni Spotlight: Where Are They Now? Irvine Alumnus Traveling, Serving in AmeriCorps NCCC

Courtesy of Heather Dirck

BOULDER, Colo. – Max Broad, an alumnus of the University of California Irvine and member Max Broad, an alumnus of the University of California Irvine and member Max Broad, an alumnus of the University of California Irvine and member

of AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps (NCCC), is currently supporting an eightof AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps (NCCC), is currently supporting an eightof AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps (NCCC), is currently supporting an eight---

week environmental project with the City of Boulder’s Open Space and Mountain Parks de-week environmental project with the City of Boulder’s Open Space and Mountain Parks de-week environmental project with the City of Boulder’s Open Space and Mountain Parks de-

partment.partment.partment.

The team is assisting the city in their effort to manage invasive species and maintain The team is assisting the city in their effort to manage invasive species and maintain The team is assisting the city in their effort to manage invasive species and maintain

vital irrigation ditches for the municipal water supply.vital irrigation ditches for the municipal water supply.vital irrigation ditches for the municipal water supply. Thus far, over ten miles of irrigation Thus far, over ten miles of irrigation Thus far, over ten miles of irrigation

ditches as well as multiple acres of Mediterranean Sage and other noxious species have ditches as well as multiple acres of Mediterranean Sage and other noxious species have ditches as well as multiple acres of Mediterranean Sage and other noxious species have

been cleared.been cleared.been cleared.

As part of a team of 12, Broad has been traveling to different parts of the nation to com-As part of a team of 12, Broad has been traveling to different parts of the nation to com-As part of a team of 12, Broad has been traveling to different parts of the nation to com-

plete service projects lasting four to eight weeks each.plete service projects lasting four to eight weeks each.plete service projects lasting four to eight weeks each. Prior to the project in Boulder, Broad Prior to the project in Boulder, Broad Prior to the project in Boulder, Broad

worked in Lafayette, Louisiana building homes with Habitat for Humanity and in Little Rock, worked in Lafayette, Louisiana building homes with Habitat for Humanity and in Little Rock, worked in Lafayette, Louisiana building homes with Habitat for Humanity and in Little Rock,

Arkansas supporting a Presbyterian nonArkansas supporting a Presbyterian nonArkansas supporting a Presbyterian non---profit youth camp in the construction of a green profit youth camp in the construction of a green profit youth camp in the construction of a green

building.building.building.

Broad began this 10Broad began this 10Broad began this 10---month commitment with AmeriCorps NCCC last October after month commitment with AmeriCorps NCCC last October after month commitment with AmeriCorps NCCC last October after

graduating from UC Irvine with a degree in Social Ecology.graduating from UC Irvine with a degree in Social Ecology.graduating from UC Irvine with a degree in Social Ecology. “It was not only a great opportu-“It was not only a great opportu-“It was not only a great opportu-

nity to take a breather from the academic setting, but AmeriCorps provided a unique oppor-nity to take a breather from the academic setting, but AmeriCorps provided a unique oppor-nity to take a breather from the academic setting, but AmeriCorps provided a unique oppor-

tunity to make a difference before real life came knocking.tunity to make a difference before real life came knocking.tunity to make a difference before real life came knocking. You know, actually being the You know, actually being the You know, actually being the

change that you want to see in the world,” Broad said.change that you want to see in the world,” Broad said.change that you want to see in the world,” Broad said. After completing his term of service After completing his term of service After completing his term of service

in July, Broad will go on to graduate school at UC Santa Barbara to study environmental pol-in July, Broad will go on to graduate school at UC Santa Barbara to study environmental pol-in July, Broad will go on to graduate school at UC Santa Barbara to study environmental pol-

icy.icy.icy.

AmeriCorps NCCC is a full-time, residential, national service program in which 1,100

young adults serve nationwide each year. During their 10-month term, Corps Members –

all 18 to 24 years old – work on teams of eight to 12 on projects that address compelling, self

-identified community needs. These projects, usually lasting six to eight weeks each, support

the environment, infrastructure improvement, energy conservation, urban and rural develop-

ment, and immediate and continuing disaster response. AmeriCorps NCCC has responded to

every national disaster since the program began in 1994. The Southwest Region campus

in Denver is one of five regional hubs in the United States and serves eight states in the

southwest part of the country. The other campuses are located

in Perry Point, Md., Vicksburg, Miss., Vinton, Iowa, and Sacra-

mento, Calif.

In exchange for their service, Corps Members receive $5,350

to help pay for college, or to pay back existing student loans. Other

benefits include a small living stipend, room and board, leadership

development, increased self-confidence, and the knowledge that,

through active citizenship, people can indeed make a differ-

ence. AmeriCorps NCCC is administered by the Corporation for Na-

tional and Community Service. For more information about Ameri-

Corps NCCC, visit the website at www.americorps.gov/nccc.

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

Brother Max Broad #684