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Epsilon Delta Newsletter Fall 2013 Issue
Fall 2013 Recruitment Overview Tech Delt always comes out on top when it comes to rush, and this year was no different. The chapter began scoping out potential new members last spring in hopes of getting a leg up on the competition. Through the hard work and dedication of the chapter, we had multiple potential new members in place for Fall bids (and subsequent pledgeship). Several events throughout the summer gave us a unique edge on the competition. Events in the Lubbock area, the annual Rangers game trip in Arlington, and the Austin area rush trip assisted in providing the Delts with the opportunity to have the best pledge class on campus. Active members planned and participated in these events to ensure the creation of a top-‐notch Fall 2013 pledge class. Aaron Kelly (Fall 2010) and Scott Stracener (Fall 2010) were essential in the logistical work for the summer and subsequent fall rush activities.
Official Fall Rush began on Monday, August 19th and by this time we had a rough outline of what the Fall 2013 pledge class would look like. As always, the competition between Delt, Phi Delt, and FIJI was stiff. Through the hard work of active chapter members, including the Delt rush chairman, Austin Connor (Fall 2011), we came out on top. 41 official bids were handed out and 37 were accepted, giving the Delts the highest return rate on Greek Circle. We believe that these were the best 37 men who went through rush this fall, and have no doubt that they have made one of the greatest decisions of their life.
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Name Hometown Major AJ Burts League City, TX Petroleum Engineering
Austin Adams Salado, TX Exercise Sports Science Blake Bruyere Longview, TX International Business Braden Watts Friendswood, TX Natural Resources
Brandon Alexander Grapevine, TX Business Administration Bucky Daws Wichita Falls, TX Energy Commerce Caleb Lavis Arlington, TX Business Administration
Carson Downing Lubbock, TX Natural Resource Management Casey Heller Georgetown, TX International Marketing Chad Clark Prosper, TX Petroleum Engineering Chris Bibb Fort Worth, TX Business Administration
Cody Tanner El Paso, TX Public Relations Dalton Carabajal Lubbock, TX Accounting
Evan Elliott Arlington, TX Exercise Sports Science Evan Estes Longview, TX Energy Commerce
Evan Piccione League City, TX Business Marketing Hayden Becker Austin, TX Marketing Management Jacob Tauferner Salado, TX Biology Jake Blankenship Austin, TX Business Administration Jake Danielson Austin, TX Business Administration John Cross San Antonio, TX Business Management Kyler Tarr Houston, TX Petroleum Engineering
McLane Sanderson Lubbock, TX Energy Commerce Nathan Salois Midland, TX Engineering Noah Frank Amarillo, TX Political Science Payne Viken Aledo, TX Public Relations Reid Carson Arlington, TX Sociology
Smith McLelland Tahoka, TX Business Administration Tad Darland Lubbock, TX Petroleum Engineering Teddy Daniels Highland Park, TX Energy Commerce Travis Lammert San Antonio, TX Business Marketing Tyler Pridmore Lubbock, TX Energy Commerce
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Austin Connor
Austin Connor was initiated in November of 2011 and has been very active with the chapter ever since. Austin was chosen for the position of Recruitment Chairman for this Fall’s rush. Austin took charge of recruitment and was instrumental in achieving an Epsilon Delta worthy pledge class. His hard work, persistence, and time management allowed the chapter to have a highly functioning and successful recruitment.
Austin is a Business major and is also a property manager for KTG Leasing. He is pursuing a career in Real Estate, hoping to follow in his father’s footsteps.
Preston Badgett was initiated in November of 2011 and has been highly active in the chapter ever since. Preston currently holds the position of community service chair and has helped the fraternity to become involved with various community service organizations such as YWCA (Young Women’s Club of America). He currently assists Kyle Jones, the current academics chair, with running study halls and assisting with fraternity member’s studies. He plans to run for academics chair at the end of this semester.
Preston is also one of Delt’s most decorated students with a 3.95 GPA that has landed him in the top 10% of his class. Preston is an Accounting major who plans to graduate with his Masters Science of Accounting in May of 2016.
Hometown:
Lake Travis, Texas
Classification: Junior
Major: General
Preston Badgett
Hometown:
Carrollton, TX
Classification: Junior
Major: Accounting
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Robert Taylor was born in Childress, Texas. In 1949 he moved with his parents, Carolyn and R.C. Taylor, to Lubbock, Texas, where his father opened a wholesale tobacco and candy business. Robert graduated from Monterey High School in 1966 and from Texas Tech University in 1971 with a BA degree in Administrative Management. He briefly interrupted his college education to do basic training in the Army and served in the Army reserve for six years. Following his graduation from Texas Tech, he joined his father in their family business, R.C Taylor Wholesale, and was named vice president. Shortly thereafter, his father had open-heart surgery, so Robert began operating the growing company. In 1977, Robert and his father purchased Goodart Candy Company which manufactured peanut patties and peanut brittle. This was his first experience with manufacturing a product and shipping it across the country. They ran Goodart for 10 years before selling the business. R.C. Taylor Wholesale flourished under Robert’s leadership. After enlarging their warehouse twice, he realized the need to build a much larger warehouse in order to further expand his business. The name was changed to R.C. Taylor Distributing and serviced grocery and convenience stores in an area of about a 100 mile radius around Lubbock. Although Robert worked long hours, he always found time to build and maintain relationships. This quality led him into a new career six years ago.
Alumni Spotlight Robert Taylor
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In July 2007 Robert sold his business to one of his largest customers, United Supermarkets, which also has the store brands of Amigos and Market Street. He joined United’s leadership team as vice president of logistics. This entailed orchestrating getting product to 50 stores, including multiple stores in Lubbock, Amarillo, Wichita Falls, Abilene, six stores in the Dallas/Fort Worth area, and stores in twenty rural communities in west Texas. During this time, Robert recognized a need and convinced United to get into manufacturing. The first manufacturing endeavor was building and operating an ice plant. Krystal ice is distributed in west Texas and Dallas/Fort Worth area. When that project was successfully completed, Robert led the effort to purchase Prater’s Prepared Foods. With the completion of renovations, Prater’s will ship prepared food to grocery stores in many states across the country. Because of United’s growth and diversification, Robert planned and executed the building of a second distribution center in Alliance, Texas. In February 2010 Robert was offered and proudly accepted the position of Chief Executive Officer of United Supermarkets.
On September 9th 2013 the Lubbock community got word of United Selling out to Albertson’s super markets. United will operate as a separate business unit under Albertson’s after the deal has closed in October. Robert will continue to be the president of United and lead it as he has been.
Robert has been extremely active as an Epsilon Delta Alumni and we greatly appreciate his support. Recently, our chapter had its annual river trip and Robert kindly donated hamburger patties for our cookout. Robert has earned the alumni spotlight and we commend him for living a life of excellence.
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Texas Tech Delta Tau Delta Epsilon Delta Alumni Weekend is November 1st and 2nd. Friday, November 1st, at the Delt lodge (#10 Greek Circle), there will be drinks as well as food for all. All alumni and their families are welcome at the lodge, and active members will be at the lodge on Friday night as well.
Saturday, November 2nd – the day of the Texas Tech vs. Oklahoma State game – there will be a tailgate near the stadium with food and beverages for all. We would be proud to have any and all Alumni to attend the Delt Tailgate before the game.
There will be a breakfast for Alumni and active members held at the lodge before the tailgate as well.
Contact Brayden Rose (External Vice President) for information.
Brayden.rose@ttu.edu
(806) 543-‐3610
November 1st – 2nd 2013
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Executive Board – Fall 2013
From Left to Right: Connor Finley (President), Scott Stracener (Internal Vice President), Brayden Rose (External Vice President), Colby Rozean (Treasurer), Stuart Jones (Assistant Treasurer), Kyle Jones (Academic Chair), Tyler Wilson (New Member Educator), Hunter Arbuckle (Risk Management Chair), Timothy Haugh (Secretary), Harry Sullivan (Guide), Kyle Vick (Sergeant at Arms).
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September – Delts on the Rocks Annual River Trip
September – Delt Parents Weekend
October – Notorious D.T.D.
October – Urban Cowboy
November – Recon Delta
December – Bad Santa
January – Delt Ski Trip
February – Delts of Thunder
February – Fratty Shack
March – Delt Formal
March – Delt Glow
April – Delt Semi-‐Foamal
May – Beach Balls