Delt Renovations

As the Fall semester has gotten under way, Delt has been getting used to all of the exciting new changes.  Besides Mizzou's first SEC game tomorrow, a noticeable change has been to the Delt shelter.  Thanks to the hard work of several members over the summer, including some Delt dad's, the house looks "brand new".  If you haven't been able to stop by and take a tour, hopefully some of these pictures will suffice.

Pictured above: The Delt back formal.

Pictured above: Delt's kitchen, fully stocked.

Pictured above: A Delt bedroom, freshly painted.

Pictured above: Delt's Brotherhood Room, equipped with surround sound, big screen tv, pool table, and foosball table.

Pictured above: Delt's study room.

Pictured above: Delt's "fratio"

Pictured above: Delt's basement, full of Mizzou spirit.

RIP Kelly Needham

On Saturday morning, Gamma Kappa brother Timothy "Kelly" Needham died after battling in the ICU for nearly a week at Aspirus Hospital in Wausau, Wisconsin.  Thousands of Mizzou students have shown their love and support for Kelly.  He was a true inspiration for all of us, and will be truly missed and never forgotten.  The past two weeks have been a particularly trying time for his Gamma Kappa brothers, but one thing remains true that none of us will forget: Brotherhood Sustains Us.  For ways to support the Needham family, please contact President Charlie Landis.

Pictured above: Delt brothers held a candlelight vigil on the chapter house's front lawn after the news of Kelly's passing.

Pictured above: The Mizzou flag that flies above the Mizzou Rec was lowered to half-mast in honor of Kelly Needham.  Kelly was an employee there.

Delt's Supporting a Brother

Kelly Needham (S2K10) was in a car crash in Minocqua, WI yesterday morning.  As he is currently in the ICU and badly injured, we ask that you join Delt in sending him your thoughts and prayers.  A prayer service will be offered for those interested at the Mizzou Newman Center on Thursday at 9PM.  Also, if you would like to stay updated on Kelly's status or would like to send him your support, please visit http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/kellyneedham

Brotherhood Sustain Us.

Delts Emerging as Leaders

This summer, three Gamma Kappa Delts participated in leadership opportunities provided by the fraternity.

Pictured above: (from left to right) President Charlie Landis (F2K9) and Recruitment Chairman Matt Swihart (F2K10) pose for a picture at Karnea 2012 with Chapter Advisor Jim Meyer

Karnea is a biennial conference held in cities throughout all of North America, playing host to chapters world-wide.  Known as the "greatest of all Delt events", this conference serves as a learning opportunity for members and alumni together, as well as a meeting place to conduct chapter business.  Gamma Kappa was able to send two of its members this year, which took place in Austin, Texas.

Pictured above: Austin Stumpe (F2K11) takes a picture as he captains the ship he is aboard.

Gamma Kappa was also proud to send one its younger members, Austin Stumpe, to the Sailing Leadership Academy.  Hosted in Camdon, ME, Delt brothers learn to sail the schooner Mary Day, a 115-foot sailing vessel as they navigate the Penobscot Bay in Maine.  In addition to sailing, brothers learn more about Delt rituals and are also asked to take a look at their own character and leadership styles.  This academy is application based, and among a few of the academies/conferences Gamma Kappa continually encourages its members to participate in.





Delt Summer Recruitment 2012

Pictured above: Formal Recruitment participants entering Delt to meet current members



Gamma Kappa is proud to announce that 30 incoming freshmen as well as sophomores have signed to pledge in the Fall semester of 2012.  With its largest pledge class in recent history, Delt is very excited for what it can potentially achieve on campus and in the community this upcoming academic year.  Congratulations to all of the chapter's new members!

Pictured above: Delts meet potential members as they BBQ outside on the "fratio"