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NEWS ARCHIVES
Fall 2007
Rush:
Fall
Rush began with the kickoff in Hornbake Plaza, where hundreds of
interested rushes were able to gain information about our chapter
through flyers, pamphlets, and an entertaining slide show put together
by our Prytanis, Nicholas Colabucci. Rush chairmen, Jeremy Weissman and
Dan Mooney coordinated rush events that included Wings with the
brothers at Cornerstone, a tailgate before the season opener, and a
Crab feast donated by out alumni Frater Dr. Dan Kraus of Terrapin
Chiropractic. In total, we recruited 13 new members, tying for first
place in overall fraternity recruitment for the fall semester. Rush
would not have went so well if it was not for the great turnout from
our brothers, who showed the rushes our strong sense of brotherhood,
which also makes Beta-Delta such a unified and thriving fraternity on
the University of Maryland Campus.
Athletics:
In the fall semester, TKE athletics competed in several
sports. We had teams
competing in 4 vs. 4 volleyball, 7 on 7 flag football, and 6
on 6 outdoor soccer. With
one team being entered into the volleyball A league, the TKE
team was ousted in the
first round of the playoffs. Two teams were entered into the
flag football leagues,
one in the A (competitive) and one on in the B
(recreational) league. Due to
miscommunication in the Intramural Sports office, the B
league was unable to
compete in playoffs. However, the A league team was ousted
from the playoffs by
the #2 seed, Pike, in a close 19-14 game. 6 on 6 soccer also
showed great
competitiveness by making the playoffs as a #2 seed, yet
again being ousted by Pike
in a shootout finish 3-2. TKE athletics look to go all the
way next semester in 5 on 5
basketball, indoor and outdoor soccer (looking to repeat as
outdoor champions), 6 on
6 volleyball, and 4 on 4 flag football.
Philanthropy:
The brothers of the Beta Delta chapter worked
together as a unit this semester to bring in a very respectable sum to
contribute to the further research in the fight against Alzheimer
disease. Before each home football game, while other Fraternities were
busy tailgating, a group of brothers would set up contribution stands
outside of Byrd Stadium and receive generous donations from fellow
Terps and Terrapin Alumni. In addition, we co- sponsored a rock concert
at the Santa Fe café performed by local fan favorites The Great Scott
on November 13th. All proceeds from the event went to charitable
causes, including our own.
Fundraising:
Fundraising chairman Scott Greenberg and
Chrysopholes Steven Grella set up some great activities this past
semester to raise money for the chapter. We worked concessions at
Cheerleading event at Cole Field House, a few sporting events at
Comcast, and most notably Redskins games every Sunday. These were very
successful, and we hope to build upon them in the spring so we can
continue to keep up the good times.
Social/Homecoming:
This semester was a great time socially, we
had numerous socials with all different sororities. We also
had a Dated Party at Bar in Washington DC on February 27th. Homecoming
Week was an incredible success, we were paired with Delta Delta Delta,
We put on strong performances in skits, talent competition, athletics,
and community service, in which we placed 1st. Also, socially we had a
great time with the Tri-Delt women. Our events included a hayride at
butlers orchard and Laua party among others.