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The first ever Delta Upsilon Spring Gala will take place on Sunday, May 5th. Yes, that’s Cinco de Mayo and we’ll be serving a Mexican fiesta dinner with a no host bar. Our featured speaker for the evening will be DU President and High Impact motivational speaker, Bernard Franklin. Also speaking that night will be Kevin O’Connell, former Aztec Quarterback and New England Patriot. We’ll hear from John Duncan, the Director of Delta Upsilon’s Educational Foundation and finally, our former chapter president, Tyler Deary about his experience in Jamaica representing Delta Upsilon’s Global Initiative program.

Program

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5:00pm
Dinner and fellowship with our guest speakers and bros.

6:00pm
Kevin O’Connell will speak about the Aztec athletic program and the future of sports at SDSU.

Brother John Duncan will address the surprising success among the San Diego alumni in raising money for undergraduate scholarships. He will speak to the impact our contributions have made locally and will share with us the example we have set for the international fraternity. We’ve included a Bio for Kevin toward the bottom of this page. Please scroll down to view.

Next, Dr. Franklin will speak about the relevancy of fraternities on today’s campus and will address some of the challenges that have specifically faced the San Diego chapter. Brother Franklin is a dynamic and powerful motivational speaker. His presentations are packed with energy and excitement. He will outline some of the cutting edge programs that have made DU one of the most progressive fraternities in the nation. Scroll to the bottom of the page to learn more about Dr. Franklin’s accomplishments.

Having had the opportunity to join a select few to participate in the DU Global Initiative Program, Brother Tyler Deary will talk about his experiences over the summer in Jamaica and the astounding work DU is doing to help those in need.

The cost for the Gala is $65 per person (we’re recommending an additional $60 voluntary contribution). Though this is an association fundraiser, we have specifically selected each speaker to provide you with an exciting and enjoyable evening. Furthermore, if you’ve enjoyed the reunions, wiffle ball tournaments, tailgates, chapter house improvements and all the work we have done in the last several years to make our San Diego alumni association one of the best in the nation, please make it a point to participate in this event. It is important that we replenish our reserves so we can continue hosting events and supporting the chapter. Besides, what better way is there to spend Cinco de Mayo than with a bunch of your bros?

For more information about the Gala, contact Joe Duffel at jdxd@hotmail.com.

Don’t wait! Register for the Spring Gala through our secure Pay Pal button:

If you can’t use Pay Pal, please email Joe Duffel at jdxd@hotmail.com to let us know that you’re going to be there. Then please send your check for $125 to our PO Box:

San Diego Delta Upsilon Alumni Association
PO Box 99120
San Diego, CA 92109

 

About Dr. Franklin:

Increasingly, our society is recognizing the immeasurable value of role models. Bernard Franklin brings incredible knowledge and insightful personal experience as a role model to each audience he touches. His presentations are always moving experiences that inspire participants.

At a very young age Franklin demonstrated exceptional leadership skills and strong ambition. As an undergraduate at Kansas State University, he became the first black student ever elected President of the Student Government Association. At the age of 24 Franklin made Kansas history by becoming the youngest person ever appointed to the Kansas State Board of Regents and the youngest Chair of the Board at age 28. Franklin has been a Fellow for the Study of the United States Presidency and has served on an advisory commission to President Carter’s Administration with Martin Luther King III and other prominent African Americans.

Franklin has been employed with AT&T and Commerce Bank in Kansas City, MO, and as a banker in San Antonio, TX. In 1984, he began his higher education career at the University of South Alabama as Director of Student Activities and Minority Student Affairs and followed with a similar position at Rollins College in Winter Park, FL. From 1990-96, he served as Assistant Dean of Student Life and Director of Leadership Development Programs at his alma mater, Kansas State University.

At the National Center for Fathering, Franklin served as Vice President and Urban Director from 1996-99, where he was on the cutting edge in establishing education efforts to urban men. He completed a two month journey to West Africa to research the fathering heritage of African American men. Franklin
recently published a chapter in the book, The Faith Factor in Fatherhood: Renewing the Sacred Vocation of Fathering. The Morehouse College Research Institute presented Franklin the Vision Award for his “pioneering work in the area of educating men on the importance of fatherhood”.

Franklin served as Executive Director of Kauffman Scholars, a unique $70 million, 20 year initiative funded by the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation to guide and support urban Kansas City 7th graders to high school graduation and then support them through college graduation.

Franklin is the former President of Metropolitan Community College-Penn Valley in Kansas City, MO. For over 20 years Franklin has advised and worked with undergraduate men’s fraternities and other male organizations. He is currently on the Board of Directors as President of Delta Upsilon International Fraternity.

Franklin has served as a member of the NFL Kansas City Chiefs professional counseling team.

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About Kevin O’Connell:

Kevin graduated from San Diego State University in December 2007 with a degree in political science. At SDSU, where he was a four-year team captain, he started 21 games, the sixth-most among SDSU quarterbacks, and ranked first in school history in career rushing yards and second in career rushing touchdowns among quarterbacks; in 2007 he led the team in rushing yards. Passing, he ranked tenth in yardage, eighth in attempts, and seventh in completions.

He played in both the 2008 Hula Bowl and the 2008 East-West Shrine Game. He was the Kai team quarterback in the 2008 Hula Bowl, where he led the offense and was one of the Kai team’s only bright spots. He was 11-of-21 for 147 yards, and completed the pass which resulted in the Kai’s only score of the game.

The New England Patriots selected O’Connell with their third pick (94th overall) of the third round of the 2008 NFL Draft, the highest pick the Patriots had used on a quarterback since they drafted Drew Bledsoe first overall in 1993.

Kevin was signed by several other teams before being waived by the San Diego Chargers on August 12, 2012. More about Kevin can be found at the SDSU Aztec website and on Wikipedia. You can also follow what Kevin has been doing lately at the Aztec for Life Website. We are happy to have Kevin here to speak to our organization.

About Tyler Deary:

Tyler Deary is a graduating senior with a major in Business Management and minor in Economics. He’s from Roseville, California, and has been an active brother of Delta Upsilon since Fall of 2009. Throughout his membership at SDSU, Tyler has held numerous positions such as President, Vice President of Finance, Vice President of New Member Education, and Sports Chair. Tyler has been an influential brother to the SDSU chapter and contributed to chapter growth and success. While President for three semesters, he oversaw many changes and improvements to the chapter including the creation and implementation of by-laws, the development of an award winning academic achievement program, the facilitation of a successful $1700 fundraiser for the Global Service Initiative, an introduction of a new chapter website and many other chapter advancements.

With strong leadership skills and influence among his brothers, Tyler was able to receive recognition for both himself and the chapter. Last year Tyler was recognized from San Diego State Interfraternity Council as Chapter President of the Year, and was also honored with the Delta Upsilon International Fraternity Chapter President of the Year Award. Under his leadership, the SDSU Chapter received awards such as Most Improved GPA and Honor Roll within IFC at SDSU, as well as runner up for most improved Delta Upsilon chapter and outstanding scholarship program throughout the entire Greek community two years in a row.

In addition to his involvement with the local chapter, Tyler has had the opportunity to attend six different programs through the International Fraternity. Since his initiation in Fall of 2009, Tyler has been to New Orleans and Chicago for the DU Leadership Institute, Indianapolis twice for the Winter Education Conference, San Francisco for the Regional Leadership Seminar as well as Jamaica for the Global Service Initiative! While in Jamaica for a week with thirteen other DU brothers from throughout the country, Tyler was able to serve the Jamaican community and build the support structure for an additional building that will be completed this summer, allowing seventy-five school children, ages three to six, to continuing attending school. Tyler’s experience in Jamaica and throughout the country for various Delta Upsilon programs has contributed to his character growth and will benefit him throughout his life.

Everything that Tyler has been able to accomplish and experience certainly couldn’t have been done without support from parents, grandparents, brothers/friends and the DU Alumni! The opportunity to attend various leadership trips, being elected to executive positions within the fraternity and serving communities in New Orleans and Jamaica have been incredible moments that greatly contributed to his college experience. Tyler is very thankful for everyone that has impacted his time as an undergraduate brother of Delta Upsilon at SDSU.

About John Duncan:

John Duncan serves as the Director of the Delta Upsilon Educational Foundation in Indianapolis Indiana. This role allows John to combine his passion for helping young people realize their full potential through the Fraternity with assisting alumni and other important stakeholders identify their philanthropic passions and interests.

Prior to joining the DU Foundation, John maintained a career in Higher Education for over 10 years. He founded and served as the first Director of the The Holden Leadership Center at the University of Oregon in 2005 and led efforts to provide leadership education, community engagement opportunities and social innovation training for the University community for 7 years. His work included the design and implementation of a broad range of academic coursework, educational programming (workshops, conferences, institutes, etc.), volunteer and service opportunities and mentorship and advising strategies for students.

In addition to serving as the Director of The Holden Center, John was also a faculty member in the UO College of Education. His courses were offered to undergraduate students and focused on increasing knowledge of personal and organizational leadership, group and team leadership and the examination of various societal and global change and transition phenomenon. Prior to coming to the University of Oregon, John worked in Student Activities and Leadership at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor.

John holds a B.A. in History from Oregon State University and an M.A. in Educational Leadership from Eastern Michigan University. John has served Delta Upsilon as a Leadership Consultant, Director of Expansion, Province Governor and on the Board of Directors for the International Fraternity.