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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 Andrea Folcik and is a member of the Southwest Region.

Delta Iota Chapter, Spring 2011

Chapter History

Founding

On December 2, 1999, Delta Iota Chapter at the New Mexico State University was founded by 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 three active members, Beth Johnson (Pres) and Luke Shiver (VP) came up with the idea of a bulk mailout to select NMSU students who met our 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 excutive board members immediately and began shaping our future. One year later, Luke Shiver (Pres) 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 NMSU 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 PSP in the Spring. With graduation and the inactives permanently leaving Phi Sigma Pi, the chapter was down to 12 brothers. The rush for the semester was very difficult as there were only 2 initiates. Both ended up dropping the initiate program, leaving Delta Iota with no new brothers for Spring 2006. With graduation, the chapter was down to nine members and with many internal problems, things were looking very bleak for the 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. The chapter has worked hard every semester and has not repeated the disaster of the Spring of 2006. Currently the Delta Iota Chapter stands at 14 Active Brothers (3 will be graduating in May) with 7 Initiates being inducted at the end of the Month.

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 Members

Executive Board

The Chapter currently has an eight member Executive Board. Officers are elected each spring to serve the following academic year. 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.

Spring 2013 Officers

President: Cassandra Mitchell
Vice President: Megan Murray
Secretary: Vince Aguirre
Treasurer: Marcus Hosteen
Recruitment Advisor: Mario Valenzuela
Initiate Advisor: Katelyn Jeffs
Historian: Shannon Garner
Parliamentarian: Shaun Hadfield

Committee Chair(s)

Spring 2013 Committee Chair(s)

Scholarship: Shaun Hadfield
Service: Marcus Hosteen
Social: Mario Valenzuela
Public Relations: Shannon Garner
Alumni Relations: Oudea Suleiman
Inter-Chapter Relations: Oudea Suleiman
Fundraising: Tiffany Turner
Apparel: Tiffany Turner
Recruitment/Initiate: John Gariano

Past Chapter Presidents

Joe Roybal (2004)
JessicaLyn Robles (2005)
Lorena Martinez (2005-2006)
Serina Padilla (2006-2008)
Greg Martin (2008-2009)
Meghan Abalos (2009-2010)
Daniel Mendez (2010-2012)
Erica Ponce (2012)
Cassandra Mitchell (2013)

Family pic at Pinning, Fall 2008

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:

UNM-NMSU Game Tailgate, Fall 2008

Scholarship nights and road trips
Blanket Service
Bring a High Schooler to Class Day
Semesterly Brotherhood Retreat (Brothers In Bonding)
Intramural sports
Annual Halloween Party
Tailgates for home football games
Participation in other student organization philanthropic events and competitions
The Universities Big Event

Halloween Social, Fall 2008

Founder's Weekend

Currently, Founder's Weekend is not celebrated, though plans are in the works to begin.

10 Year Anniversary was a spectacular success! Thanks to all who made it happen and those who attended!

Delta Iota Family Trees

Information and Trees to come.

Alumni Brothers of Delta Iota & "Where Are They Now?"

Andrea Folcik - Delta Iota Founder
Fred Toothman
Elizabeth Johnson
Dalila Aguilar
Janna Morris
Christopher Morris
Erin Waldron
Brittany Warren
Amarilis Garcia
Dawna Woodard
Diana Cook
Christy Cockerham
Jessica Stolz
Lucas Shiver
Ivan Chavez
Grethel Brink
Christina Boucher
Rose Villarreal
Serena Lunsford
Lorena Martinez
Joe Roybal

Team Leader & Online Ordering Administrator in Dallas, Texas

Theresa Leyva

Sales Consultant at Ridgeway's in Houston Texas

Joseph Payton
Jessica Lynn Robles
Celena Ramos
Marco Ruiz
Craig Franzoy
Jenna Hardin
Gabriel Sosa
Rene Robles
Katherine Eakle
Victor Castillo
Chris Lugo

Financial Analyst at Kimberly-Clark in Little Rock, Arkansas

Andrew Pelletier
Jessica Marsh
Jonathon Roybal
Erika Mendez
Melissa Duran
Michelle Lopez

Teacher in El Paso, Texas

Carley Concha
Serina Padilla
Ben Stevenson
Robert Lozano
Natasha Lopez
Elizabeth Gamboa
Timothy Carrasco
Alexander Arn

Budget Analyst at Los Alamos National Laboratoy in Los Alamos, New Mexico

Former Alumni Adviser for the Delta Iota and Epsilon Upsilon Chapters

Ivan Reyes
Andrew Gallegos

Auditor at KPMG Accounting Firm in Albuquerque, New Mexico

Patrick McNamara
Sean Halladay
Angela Frausto
Jaime Guerra
Frances Mena

Doctorate candidate at Forest Institution of Psycholog

Jeanne Cetrulo
Janice Madrid
Meghan Abalos
Amanda Villasenor
Patrick Schuler
Greg Martin
Whitney Acosta
Antonio Yazzie
Daniel Mendez
Cynthia Mondragon
Crystal Trujillo
James Martinez
Erika Ponce
Andrea Travis
Megan Atencio
Travis D. Gee

Programmer at JD Hunts in Arkansas

Current Alumni Adviser for the Delta Iota Chapter

Cecily Marroguin
Michael Row
Mario Gonzales Jr.
Roxanne De Luna
Jake Ordorica
Daniel Teran
Trenton Jarzomkowske
Katelyn Jeffs
Mario Valenzuela

Honorary Brothers of Delta Iota

Phillip McNamara - Delta Iota's First Honorary Brother
Thomas Fuller
John Ordorica
Mackenzie Bingham
Kristin Grassham

Chapter Honors and Awards

National Awards

No National Awards have been given.

University Awards

None to date

Other Awards

None to date

Further Resources

In the News

Fraternity hosts autism awareness event

Collegiate Chapters
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 * Phillip McNamara - Delta Iota's First Honorary Brother
 * Thomas Fuller

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