Page 2 - The Alpha Gam - Spring 2014

Chapter News Chapter President’s Report lumni, I am both We’ve accomplished A honored and much this past year, excited to tell you of the for which we can all transformative year we’ve be proud of. We pulled had as a brotherhood. off another win in Our fraternity has Homecoming’s Mock implemented a revitalized Rock competition this recruitment plan, resulting fall, and I can surely in twelve initiated brothers say that our entry for in the fall semester, our the Wreck competition, largest pledge class in some two years. This an absolutely enormous spring we pledged six more new members as Buzz/centaur, was a part of the Alpha Delta pledge class, almost crowd favorite. Behind two men higher than the average. the scenes, I have seen brothers take an added 2013 chapter Christmas party at the house. interest in service, with Also, a few weeks ago, I had the privilege involvement in philanthropies to speak at a regional alumni event, and talk to like Habitat for Humanity and a local alumni about how Delta Sigma Phi has local organization called House helped me grow. I came away that evening Proud skyrocketing this past with a renewed appreciation for our lifelong semester. Most importantly, brotherhood. With the support of my fellow I’ve seen our newest members offcers, we can truly do great things this bring an unprecedented and coming year, as we fulfll our pursuit to build infectious level of enthusiasm better men. towards being the best they can be Our most recent Initiates. and building the chapter up to its highest potential. Alec Hearne Chapter Spotlight: Timothy Tjia-Gan hot and humid weather there. I am looking forward to exploring Southeast Asia and all the delicious food that the region has to offer! Editor’s Note: Our chapter Spotlight member is Brother Timothy Tjia-Gan. From What type of work would you like to apply the hometown of Vancouver, Canada, Tim your degree to? enrolled at Tech to pursue his Industrial My work ethic and my ability to adapt Engineer degree. He serves as our current quickly to new situations have allowed me to Social Chair, and is on track to graduate this experience many different felds of Industrial fall. Tim stays busy with a job in the Student Engineering. I am currently very interested Center as the Guest Services Manager, in working in supply chain operations, helping students as an Athletic Tutor, and specifcally in the retail operations and as the 2014 Homecoming Committee Chair. manufacturing sectors. I have had co-op and With a trip this summer to study abroad in internship experience in both manufacturing Singapore, Beijing, he is on the path to success. and supply chain felds, and I have enjoyed Read on to fnd out more! my time spent in the real world. In what area do you enjoying helping What has living in the house been like time, willing to do whatever you want to do. others most? this year? I am a strong believer in staying engaged in I have really enjoyed living in the house and How are you preparing for your trip to Beijing, the community that I am a part of. I strive feel as if I have connected closer to my brothers and what are you looking forward to? to motivate others to lead, engage and act as a result. Living with two other brothers in This summer, I am traveling abroad to similarly. For example, when I co-oped in Room 1, I have been able to form stronger Beijing and Singapore to complete some of Augusta, GA, I involved myself with an connections with the house brothers and have my fnal Industrial Engineering classes. I will animal rescue group and helped create a also enjoyed the camaraderie. Nothing beats defnitely have to brush up on my Mandarin database for keeping track of the animals having a group of friends around you all the skills before I head out and prepare for the Tjia-Gan (Continued on Page 4)