Sunday, May 31, 2009
Windsor "BB" reflects on the chapter's 38th annual formal
Toronto Delta Chi Alumni's current president, Timmy Ray, recently caught up with Jeff Gerard, Chapter Advisor ("BB") of the Windsor Chapter for the 2008/09 school year. Gerard shared with Ray in an email his thoughts on the Chapter's annual formal. Here's what he had to say:
The Windsor Chapter held its 38th annual formal on April 25, 2009. It was another successful event with not only the actives in attendance but also many alumni, dates and friends of the chapter. Special thank you to the brothers from Western Michigan Chapter who helped celebrate the evening with us. Once again the evening was an opportunity for the chapter to let loose and enjoy the company of friends and brothers. It was also a chance to celebrate the past year, recognize those brothers who contributed to the chapter’s success, and swear in the new executive for 2009-2010.
Each year the membership of The Windsor Chapter votes on a group of awards to recognize the brothers who excelled in a certain area and overall assisted with the day to day operations of the chapter. The following is a list of award recipients:
Chapter Luminary: Mitch Sokolowski and Michael Tome
Most Dedicated Active Brother: Noah ScangaMost
Improved Brother: Ninos Heedo and Zahid Khandoker
Scholarship: Jim GorskiTeam
Clean-Up: Noah Scanga, Mitch Sokolowski and Ryan Waud
Athlete of the Year: Brad ScottOutstanding
New Member: Ninos HeedoA.B.T. Senior Recognition: Mitch Sokolowski
Alumnus of the Year: Jeff GerardChapter Sweetheart: Lauren Whaley
Invisible Brother: Christian PinardBest Dressed Brother: Matt Brown and Trevor Pare
Worst Dressed Brother: Chris Pope and Ryan Waud
Four bursaries and four scholarships were also given out to deserving brothers from a pool of applicants based upon academics, chapter involvement and need. I started the bursary program three years ago to assist a brother with a portion of his fraternal dues and cost of school books. The money is collected through donations from alumni. In its first year, the program gave out one bursary of $500. The program has grown in recent years, and the generosity of involved alumni has increased so that it was possible to award four bursaries of $300 each this year. In addition, the Housing Corporation (WDCGF) contributed $1000 to be dispersed to each recipient in the form of a $250 scholarship.
The following brothers were the fortunate recipients:
Ninos Heedo
Noah Scanga
Zach Snihurowycz
Michael Tome The last official business of the night saw the incoming executive for 2009-2010 sworn into their respective roles. The following men were elected:
‘A’: Ninos Heedo
‘B’: Noah Scanga
‘C’: Michael Cox
‘D’: Christian Pinard
‘E’: Jim Gorski‘F’: Brad Scott
Earlier in the day the Windsor Delta Chi Graduates Fund (Housing Corp.) held its annual general meeting at which the past year’s accomplishments, which were expansive, were recognized. Also, the accounts and budgets were discussed, and a new executive board elected. The turnout for the meeting was a good representation of the membership which has seen its numbers grow in recent years. The following men were elected to the new board from a large list of very qualified nominees:
Tom Fleming (Fall 1983)
Jeff Williams (Spring 1988)
Allan Kidd (Spring 1984)
Kelly Golden (Fall 1972)
Chris Williams (Fall 1991)
Jeff Gerard (Fall 1995)
Darryl Markou (Fall 1983)
The past year was a very successful one for The Windsor Chapter with the purchase and renovation of a new chapter house, initiation of 13 new brothers, increased chapter motivation and a continuing strong alumni involvement. We were pleased to be able to showcase these accomplishments at this year’s formal and look forward to showcasing more at next year’s. Hope to see you there!
In The Bond,
Jeff Gerard, ‘BB’ Windsor Delta Chi Graduates Fund (WDCGF)
Executive Director
Windsor Chapter
Fall 1995
Posted by Elliott Chun at 9:39 PM
Labels: Delta Chi Windsor, Formal, Jeff Gerard, Timmy Ray
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