Ball State University Phi Delta Theta

To do what ought to be done, but would not have been done unless i did it, I thought to be my duty. ~ Robert Morrison, Miami 1849

Welcome

Welcome to the website for the Indiana Kappa chapter of Phi Delta Theta. We are located at Ball State University and have been here since 1969. Through the years the Fraternity has seen over 700 men through their college careers.

We strive to instill our values in everyone that passes through our doors. We strive to live everyday up to our three cardinal principals of friendship, sound learning, and moral rectitude. We also do our best to raise money for our national philanthropy, the ALS Foundation.

We hope you enjoy your stay at our website and are able to learn a little bit more about us. If you have any questions please Contact Us.

Indiana Kappa Needs Alumni Support to Regain Chapter House!

The Indiana Kappa chapter of Phi Delta Theta at Ball State University is negotiating with university officials to regain the old chapter house at 1501 W. Riverside Ave. The current status of negotiation is promising with a five-year plan in the works.

The chapter has operated without an official chapter house since 2006. Numbers dwindled, finances plummeted, but ambition rose to new heights. Since the chapter hit a new low of fourteen members in the fall of 2008, it has risen from near death and recorded unbelievable results. Two years later, the chapter raised the bar in recruiting by pinning twenty-three men. Indiana Kappa recently initiated Bond #753 and has eclipsed fifty active members this year becoming the fourth largest fraternity on campus.

The Chapter Advisory Board (CAB) wants to ensure the continued success of the chapter by raising money for the house. The majority of the money will serve as a reserve fund for the house and future upkeep. If enough money is raised, we will be able to use a small portion to improve future alumni events. We ask for your donations for the housing fund, homecoming, Founder’s Day, and a possible alumni summer golf outing.

We want to make the donation process as easy as possible. The plan will work like this:

• Go to our web site at www.bsuphidelt.com and look for the Donation area on the right
• Click on the Paypal donation button to start the process
• Follow the instructions on the screen to get everything in motion

When you go to set things up with Paypal you will notice that there are three levels of monthly giving: $10, $25 or $50. After signing up we will send you a gift in appreciation of your continued support:

$10 giving level will receive a Phi Delt bumper sticker

$25 giving level will receive a Phi Delt t-shirt

$50 giving level will received a Phi Delt sweat shirt

There is always a concern of where the donations go and what it is used for. To alleviate those concerns the CAB will receive and manage the funds at all times. As stated above, the money will be used as a reserve fund for the purchase of a house in the future. This will be a fully transparent program for all. Biannual statements will be published to the website showing all cash flows and the CAB will be available for questions at any time.

The Chapter has grown much bigger and stronger over the last few years and it is our intent to keep the momentum going in the right direction. We feel a Chapter house will provide a great environment for the actives and alumni to gather and share their pride in Phi Delta Theta.

Ryan Koester
(317) 902-7033
koester3@yahoo.com
INK Bond #454
Regain Chapter House Administrator
Chapter Advisory Board Member

Eric Chreist
(317) 847-7335
echreist@yahoo.com
INK Bond #494
Chapter Advisory Board Member

The Jag - Indiana Kappa Alumni Newsletter - Vol 3. Issue 1

The new edition of The Jag has just been released. Check it out here. If you have any questions or comments you can email the Alumni Secretary Caleb Whitmer or the Chapter President Lincoln Wyatt.

Largest Phikeia Class Since 1974

The men of Indiana Kappa were featured in The Scroll for recuriting the largest pledge class the chapter has seen since 1974. Here is the story. Story originally posted on Phi Delta Theta website.

MUNCIE, IN – On Friday, September 17th the Indiana Kappa Chapter at Ball State University signed the largest Phikeia class the chapter has seen since 1974. The class of 23 has a great mix of established campus leaders and talented young scholars. Utilizing a 365-day recruitment model, the active chapter of 24 members was able to increase their size by 96 percent.

Indiana Kappa does not currently have the luxury of a chapter house on campus, and operates exclusively through holding chapter meetings in campus buildings. In an effort to make recruitment as accessible as possible to all potential new members, a majority of recruitment events are held on campus or at locations immediately surrounding the Ball State campus.

Two years ago the outlook was rather bleak for Indiana Kappa, as membership had dwindled to 14 active members. Due to outstanding recruitment efforts from the active members and a renewed commitment from several alumni the future looks bright for the brothers of Indiana Kappa.

The Jag - Indiana Kappa Alumni Newsletter - Vol 2. Issue 3

The new edition of The Jag has just been released. Check it out here. If you have any questions or comments you can email the Alumni Secretary Caleb Whitmer or the Chapter President Lincoln Wyatt.

Puttin' On The Ritz

What: Dinner, Dancing Reunion
When: Saturday, September 11, 2010
Where: Brother Chuck Lazzara's
RITZ CHARLES
12156 N. Meridian Street -- Carmel, IN 46032
Time: 6:30-?
Cost: $50 Per Person. Includes appetizers and dinner. Cash Bar
Band: Ray Ohlson (#77) and the Duketones

You will be dancing to the songs that you danced to in College. Maybe a little Temptations, Chicago, 4 Tops, Jackie Wilson, Sam Cooke, Santana, Buckinghams, and more.

To make this a great party we need your help. Chuck Lazzara is giving us a great price and his beautiful venue. It will be even more beautiful if we fill the place up. So, spread the word and RSVP as we will be guaranteeing reservations.

Duke Hale #107 and Ray Ohlson #77 are the Co-Hosts. The Ohlson Group will be handling the cash. So fill out the attached form with your reservations and make your checks payable to the Ohlson Group. Note: Mastercard and Visa are also accepted.

We still need more E-Mail addresses to get the word out so please send them in or call Ray Ohlson at 877-844-0900 or Duke Hale at 317-581-6275 or 949-291-0866.

SEE YOU AT THE RITZ

Duke and Ray (Red-Dog)