Delta Iota Chapter
Delta Iota Chapter (Founded 2 December 1999) is located at New Mexico State University in Las Cruces, New Mexico. The Delta Iota Chapter was founded by Graduate Student Andrea Folcik and is a member of the West Region. As of June 1, 2013 the chapter stands at 12 Brothers. The Delta Iota Chapter's Advisor is Alice Granado, an Honorary Brother.
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Chapter History
Founding
On December 2, 1999, Delta Iota Chapter at the New Mexico State University was founded by Graduate Student Andrea Folcik with an initial class of 35.
Early Years & Adversity
With a colonization of 35 members, things looked very bright for Delta Iota Chapter. However, things proved to not be as simple as they seemed. There was much confusion as to how things should be done and the direction the chapter wanted to go. Many members did not feel a closeness or brotherhood and felt more like 'members' of an organization, rather than brothers in a fraternity. Even though there were 35 members, they managed to recruit only one new brother in the Spring of 2000. The following Fall was not any better with only one new member. There began a mass exodus as about 20 of the initial 35 ended up leaving the brotherhood. Spring 2001 and Fall 2001 saw no new brothers. Things were looking very grim for the chapter, however two very key members would ensure its survival.
Rebirth
Spring 2002 with two active members, Elizabeth "Beth" Johnson (President) and Luke Shiver (Vice President) came up with the idea of a bulk letters and emails to select NMSU students who met the fraternal requirements. That would result in a dramatic turnaround that lead to recruit and induct 20 new quality brothers in the Chapter. Delta Iota had finally grown, turned itself around, and become a stronger chapter. Many who were inducted became executive board members immediately and began shaping our future. One year later, Luke Shiver (President) promoted the ideals of continuing strong recruitment in the never ending search of quality members. Membership grew yet again and Lisa Ambrosia (Phi Sigma Pi National Consultant) came to Delta Iota and helped organize and instruct on our fraternal expectations. As many of the executive board members from the initial recruitment in Spring 2002 grew with the fraternity, as did Delta Iota, which resulted in laying the strong foundations for many years to come. In the Fall of 2004, Delta Iota inducted its first Honorary Brother, Phillip McNamara. It was a big deal for the chapter as he was the first and much research was done into getting it done correctly.
More Adversity
In the school year 2005-2006, Delta Iota chapter was confronted with unexpected problems. Many brothers that went locally inactive for Fall 2005 decided not to return to Phi Sigma Pi in the Spring. With graduating seniors and the inactive Brothers permanently leaving the fraternity the chapter was down to 12 brothers. The rush for the following semester was very difficult as there were only 2 potential, both of whom ended up dropping the initiate program, leaving Delta Iota with no new brothers for Spring 2006. Following the Spring 2006 graduation, the chapter was down to nine members and with many internal problems. Things were looking very bleak for the Delta Iota chapter.
Second Rebirth
Over the summer and at the beginning of the Fall semester, the chapter knew it had it's work cut out to re-vitalize the chapter. Through much dedication and hard work, the chapter had a strong rush class and was able to bring the numbers in the chapter above 15. Since then the chapter and its Brothers have worked very hard semester after semester to ensure that there is not a repeat disaster of 2006. Since then the chapter has grown in size and presences around the University thanks in large part to a handful of Brothers including Cynthia Mondragon, Andrea Travis, Travis D. Gee, Roxanne De Luna, Whitney Acosta, Amanda Villasenor and Daniel Mendez just to name a few. Under their leadership and guidance the chapter welcomed 8 new brothers in the Fall of 2011 and 2 the following semester doubling the size of the fraternity and bringing the total number of Brothers to 20.
The Chapter Today
The Delta Iota Chapter saw a mass graduation in May 2012 with seven Brother graduating and obtaining Alumni Status. However four additional Brother left the fraternity either by Resignation or Expulsion. By the start of the Fall 2012 semester the chapter was down to nine Brothers with most brothers holding multiple positions on both Executive Board and E-Council. That semester was very rough for the chapter but under the leadership of Erika Ponce and thanks to the contributions of all Brothers the chapter welcomed seven new brothers into the Delta Iota Family.
President Erika Ponce and another Brother, Trenton Jarzomkowske, graduated in December 2012 which resulted to a midyear election with many newly inducted Brothers taking on chapter positions. For the Spring 2013 semester the chapter overcame many difficulty and by April 2013 welcomed 6 new brothers including an Honorary Brother, Alice Granado.
The Active Chapter
In recent years, the size of the Chapter has generally fluctuated between 10 and 25 Brothers each semester. Delta Iota Brothers are very active within Phi Sigma Pi as well as other organizations on-campus, ranging from honor societies to social fraternities/sororities to academic department organizations to College Councils.
Current Brothers
ΔΙ 137. Oudea Sulieman (Inactive)
ΔΙ 139. Shannon Garner (Inactive)
ΔΙ 143. Marcus Hosteen
ΔΙ 145. Lauren Pincomb
ΔΙ 147. Cassandra Mitchell
ΔΙ 148. Megan Murray
ΔΙ 149. Vincent Aguirre
ΔΙ 151. John Gariano
ΔΙ 152. Shaun Hadfield
ΔΙ 154. Tiffany Turner
ΔΙ 160. Michael Miller
ΔΙ 161. Ceilidh Schwartz
Executive Board
The Delta Iota Chapter currently has an eight member Executive Board. Officers are elected each spring to serve the following academic year (August to May). The composition and size of Delta Iota's Executive Board has continually evolved as the Chapter has matured. Unwilling to settle for the status quo, the Chapter has added officer positions and shifted responsibilities to meet new challenges. When the chapter exceeds 30 brothers the Secretary's duties are dividend between a Recording Secretary and a Corresponding Secretary.
Executive Officers
Elected for 2013-2014 Academic Year
- President - Shaun Hadfield
- Vice President - Marcus Hosteen
- Secretary - John Gariano
- Treasurer - Tiffany Turner
- Parliamentarian - Ceilidh Schwartz
- Recruitment Advisor - VACANT
- Initiate Advisor - Lauren Pincomb
- Historian - Megan Murray
Committee Chair(s)
Elected for 2013-2014 Academic Year
- Scholarship - Lauren Pincomb
- Service - Michael Miller
- Social - Megan Murray
- Public Relations - Megan Muray
- Inter Chapter Relations - John Gariano
- Alumni Relations - Shannon Garner
- Fundraising - Ceilidh Schwartz
- Apparel - VACANT
- Recruitment & Initiation - Shannon Garner
Past Chapter Presidents
- Fred Toothman (2000)
- Elizabeth Johnson (2001-2002)
- Lucas Shriver (2002-2003)
- Joe Roybal (2003-2004)
- JessicaLyn Robles (2005)
- Lorena Martinez (2005-2006)
- Serina Padilla (2006-2008)
- Greg Martin (2008-2009)
- Meghan Abalos (2009-2010)
- Daniel Mendez (2010-2012)
- Erika Ponce (2012)
- Cassandra Mitchell (2013)
- Vincent Aguirre (2013)
- Shaun Hadfield (2013-Present)
Past E-Board and Committee Heads
Main Article: List of Delta Iota Chapter Executive Board Officers
Main Article: List of Delta Iota Chapter Committee Chairs
Initiate Classes
Main Article: List of Delta Iota Chapter Initiate Classes
Chapter Events & Activities
Delta Iota carries out multiple events each semester. These activities include but are not limited to:
- Scholarship nights and road trips
- Project Linus Blanket Service
- Semester Brotherhood Retreat (Brothers In Bonding)
- Intramural sports
- Annual Halloween Party
- Fraternity Thanksgiving Dinner
- Tailgates for home football games
- Participation in other student organization philanthropic events and competitions
- Participation in ASNMSU Sponsored Keep State Great and The Big Event
- Fundraiser and participated in the American Cancer Society's Relay For Life
Delta Iota Family Trees
Currently the Delta Iota Chapter has been able to established two distinct family trees: the Johnson Family and the Shiver Family.
- The Johnson Family - ACTIVE
- The Shiver Family - ACTIVE
Delta Iota Alumni Brothers
Currently a Work in Progress
- Fred Toothman
- Elizabeth Johnson
- Dalila Aguilar
- Janna Morris
- Christopher Morris
- Erin Waldron
- Brittany Warren
- Amarilis Garcia
- Dawna Woodard
- Diana Cook
- Christy Cockerham
- Lucas Shiver
- Ivan Chavez
- Grethel Brink
- Christina Boucher
- Rose Villarreal
- Serena Lunsford
- Lorena Martinez
- Theresa Leyva
- Shantel Bridges
- Joseph Payton
- JessicaLyn Robles
- Celena Ramos
- Marco Ruiz
- Craig Moyers
- Jenna Hardin
- Gabriel Sosa
- Rene Robles
- Katherine Eakle
- Victor Castillo
- Chris Lugo
- Andrew Pelletier
- Jessica Marsh
- Jonathon Roybal
- Erika Mendez
- Melissa Duran
- Michelle Lopez
- Carley Concha
- Ben Stevenson
- Robert Lozano
- Natasha Lopez
- Elizabeth Gamboa
- Timothy Carrasco
- Ivan Reyes
- Andrew Gallegos
- Patrick McNamara
- Sean Halladay
- Jaime Guerra
- Jeanne Cetrulo
- Janice Madrid
- Antonio Yazzie
- Crystal Trujillo
- Erika Ponce
- Andrea Travis
- Cecily Marroquin
- Michael Row
- Mario Gonzales Jr.
- Roxanne De Luna
- Jake Ordorica
- Daniel Teran Ochea
- Trenton Jarzomkowske
- Katelyn Jeffs
- Mario Valenzuela
Honorary Brothers of Delta Iota
- Phillip McNamara
- Thomas Fuller
- John Ordorica
- Kristin Grassham
- Alice Granado
Chapter Honors and Awards
National Awards
- No National Awards have been given yet.
University Awards
- None to date
Chapter Awards
Chapter Service Keys
- Travis D. Gee (2013)
- Trenton Jarzomkowske (2013)
Tripod Award: The Scholarship Award
- Shaun Hadfield (2013)
Tripod Award: The Leadership Award
- Marcus Hosteen (2013)
Tripod Award: The Fellowship Award
- Mario Valenzuela (2013)
Outstanding Brother Award
- Vincent Aguirre (2013)