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 Andrea Folcik and is a member of the Southwest Region.
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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 them 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.
Rebirth
Spring 2002 saw a dramatic turnaround as a few dedicated brothers were able to recruit and induct 20 new brothers. Delta Iota had finally grown, turned itself around, and become a stronger chapter. Many who were inducted in this class would lay the foundations and the strength for many years to come.
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.
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.
Delta Iota carries out multiple events each semester. These activities include but are not limited to:
- Scholarship nights and road trips
- 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
Current Members
Executive Board
The Chapter currently has a nine 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.
Officers
- President: Greg Martin
- Vice President: Angela Frausto
- Parliamentarian: Frances Mena
- Corresponding Secretary: Ben Stevenson
- Rush Advisor: Patrick Schuler
- Initiate Advisor: Whitney Acosta
- Treasurer: Amanda Villasenor
- Historians: Meghan Abalos & Amanda Villasenor
- Alumni Advisor: Alexander Arn
Past Chapter Presidents
- Joe Roybal (2004)
- JessicaLyn Robles (Spring 2005)
- Lorena Martinez (2005-2006)
- Serina Padilla (2006-2008)
- Greg Martin (present)
Initiate Classes
Main Article: List of Delta Iota Chapter Initiate Classes
Chapter Events & Activities
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Founder's Weekend
Currently, Founder's Weekend is not celebrated, though plans are in the works to begin.
Other Event or Activity
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Notable Alumni
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- Founding Member
- Alexander Arn, Budget Analyst at Los Alamos National Laboratory in Los Alamos, NM
- Mackenzie Bingham
- Andrew Gallegos, Auditor at KPMG Accounting Firm in Albuquerque, NM
- Kristin Grassham
- Jaime Guerra
- Patrick McNamara
- John Ordorcia
- Andrew Pelletier, Financial Analyst at Kimberly-Clarke in Little Rock, AR
- Ivan Reyes
- Joe Roybal, Team Leader & Online Ordering Administrator in Dallas, TX
- Michelle Lopez, Teacher in El Paso, TX
- Thomas Fuller, Team Leader at Allstate Insurance Group in Las Cruces, NM
Chapter Honors and Awards
National Awards
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University Awards
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