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Charge News A Message Leaders from the of THON Charge by Matt F.. Bastian SigTri^16, Theta Delta Chi President THON Chair s I write this article, THON weekend am very happy to report that the A is only two weeks away. THON is a I Sigma Triton charge has been doing pinnacle event for our brotherhood each year. outstandingly. My transition into presidency Over the past fve years, we’ve partnered Theta Delts and Sisters of Alpha Delta Pi Canning. has been nothing but smooth thanks to my with the sisters of Alpha Delta Pi and raised exceptional Executive Board members. more than $600,000 in THON contributions. The newly initiated fall ’14 Brothers have We have also fnished in the Top Ten Greek THON families who beneft directly from our already taken hold of positions inside the Fundraising Organizations during this time. efforts. The money we’ve raised has assisted house. Some of these positions include: Through the work of the actives and those children such as Owen Marsico and Gavin Academic Chair, Greek Week Chairs, that have supported us this past year, I hope to Howe obtain their treatments for cancer. and associate Recruitment and Social continue this trend. So as I close this article, I thank you all for Chairs. The Recruitment Chairs worked Importantly, we are participants in THON your support and assistance with THON over exceptionally hard this spring to narrow for the kids. While we talk about how much the past year. It has been an honor representing down a pool of over 100 potential new we’ve raised, we do this out of pride in what the house as the TDX THON Chair. As Sigma recruits and gave out 9 bids to potential new these contributions go towards. Over the past Tritons and Penn Staters, we are making a members. few years, Theta Delta Chi has adopted multiple difference here. For the Kids!!! This spring we were very selective in our recruitment process, making sure we only Year Amount Raised Year Amount Raised invited quality young men, who we believe 2014 $164,887.87 2009 $62,392.70 could represent the values of a true Theta Delta. We are excited to say that 7 young 2013 $135,001.43 2008 $52,638.99 men accepted their bids and have become 2012 $117,571.12 2007 $56,948.86 pledges of Theta Delta Chi. 2011 $92,176.73 2006 $54,778.28 THON is quickly approaching here at Penn State. We are happy to say that we 2010 $84,469.88 2005 $51,090.61 have three active brothers that took on major leadership positions inside THON. Two Charge: Brothers are Captains of Dancer Relations Spotlight: Nicholas K.. Sessa committees and another Brother is Captain of the Entertainment committee. Last year, with help from our partner Alpha Delta Pi, Editor’s Note: Representing the charge as Spotlight is Sophomore Nick our hard work canning, canvassing, sending Sessa. From the hometown of Little Falls, NJ, Nick was Captain of his THONvelopes, and securing donations high school Varsity Fencing Team and President of the Spanish Club. His helped us fnish 8th out of all Greek leadership continues on at PSU by serving as the THON Committee Rules organizations with $164,887.87 raised for and Regulations Security Leader, Academic Chair, and as our current childhood cancer. The Brotherhood is hoping Treasurer. As Nick works to determine his major he has applied to study to fnish in the top 5 this year and raise even abroad in Florence in honor of his parents. Outside of school he enjoys more money than the previous year. running and helping his Sigma Triton brothers with their studies. Last, we are excited to participate in the Autism Speaks walk on April 11 to beneft What brought you to Penn State? house. I knew that accepting my bid would be our national philanthropy. By the end of At frst I didn’t want to apply to Penn State, one of the best decisions of my life and would the month we are hoping to have 100% I didn’t want to be at such a big school. My make my college experience unforgettable. brother involvement for the walk. We are parents convinced me to apply and take a tour also pleased to say that two philanthropy of the campus. Our tour was on a dreary, rainy Have any alumni made an impact on events will take place at the Sigma Triton day, but I loved the campus and the community your experience? house. Both events proceeds will go toward as a whole and I knew this is where I wanted to The alumni have had a fantastic impact Autism Speaks. spend the next four years. during my time at Theta Delta Chi. It is always In the bonds, a pleasure getting to know former actives What led you to join Theta Delta Chi? from Penn State during football tailgates and I only rushed Theta Delta Chi as a freshman. homecoming week. I appreciate everything they I had an immediate connection with the do and am thankful for the donations. Nick E.. Santone brotherhood and felt most comfortable at the Sessa (Continued on Page 4)