Why -- Marpheen

Marpheen has created the Nu Xi website, increased their Facebook page to over 400 likes and has aspirations to study law. Enjoy!

Check out his handy work: http://www.phimudeltanuxi.org/

Busy at USM -- NU XI

The drive from Keene to Portland ME was filled with great views. 

Alumni were able to find this print for the Nu Xi men. 

The top two intiates into the Athletic Hall of Fame are former active brothers of Nu Xi.

Dan J. really loves milk.

Poutine Burger at The Great Bear. Cheese, gravy, potatoes and beef. Can't go wrong.

Friday

Student senate met for 2 long hours to decide on University initiatives. Our men have 9 senators on a senate of just over 20. Dan J. and Christian E. are shown here. 

University radio station tour with all of its CD's and records. Got free cheesecake and shirt as it was their 40th anniversary. 

Saturday

USM vs. Plymouth state Men's soccer. Ryan J., a brother, captains the soccer team. 

Women's Field Hockey USM vs Keene State

Peter Jordan was able to recognize the men being inducted before hand enough to find tickets for Nu Xi brothers and myself. So glad to share that time with his family and the inductees. President Kalikow speaks about the importance of athletics.

Mike Fish, Men's Soccer captain for 3 years in a row, Nu Xi '95

Phil Gerolstein, Ice Hockey, Nu Xi '98 

The man in the middle, we realized after he was awarded with athletic's highest honor, was the chartering president at USM, Charlie Gordon Nu Xi '69. He received the Richard A. Costello Special Achievement Award for his time as a basketball player and coach at the University. 

The Past Meets Present Founders

Left to right, young men: Josh(VP of Finance), Ryan J., and Christian E. 

Right after the induction I met up with brothers who were amped and ready to take on a pie eating contest. This was sponsored by the university's events board.

Michael H. getting down to business with an apple pie. 

The winner is announced, sadly not one of our men, though they tried hard. Full hearts, full stomachs. 

Somehow Dan ended up with a blueberry pie. 

As you may know, Nu Xi has adopted the persona as pumpkins. They wear more orange than black, as most chapters do. 

Brotherhood is when you like all  of your brother's profile pictures. 

Lobster quesadilla: thanks Maine. 

I had an awesome time working the Nu Xi. These men are highly motivated and involved on campus. They represent our letters with pride and a humble awareness that speaks volumes. Chartering is in their future as long as hard work continues. They'll need to continue making progress after chartering so that we can all be a part of a great legacy at the University of Southern Maine Portland-Gorham. 

They are excelling with outreach and PR, contact them for ideas if needed. The campus only supports 7 organizaitons, 5 fraternities and 2 sororities, all of which belong to one council. Several of our men sit on the executive board. Christian E. is working to accommodate the addition of a Panhellenic Council and more sororities. 

SUNY Plattsburgh -- Nu Pi

Plattsburgh, NY, located in northeast New York state is a relatively small city situated on the coast of Lake Champlain.

The city works hard to keep the history of the War of 1812, which the Plattsburgh area played a large part in.

Nu Pi has been active since 2006 and continues to grow as does the Fraternity and Sorority Life Community, which has a past spotted with risky behavior. Nu Pi has a steadfast commitment to service and an active brother on the Colleges Against Cancer executive board. This group plans Relay for Life and other fundraising efforts.

Photo Courtesy: Rick Broas

Nu Pi also has members who are involved with a number of campus organizations including: the anime club, campus television station, student government and more. 

The administration has hired a full time Director of Fraternity and Sorority Life who has an extended vision for changing the culture on campus.

Photo Courtesy: Rick Broas

During my time here, I realized that we as a fraternity have a lot to say. Each of us has a story which can act as a recruitment tool for our organizations...and a week later at 3 am... I had the idea to run the video portion of this site focusing on our "why." If you can tell your story, you can recruit someone. 

These men are genuine and took me in as one of their own. I thoroughly look forward to all that they accomplish as the year continues. 

derrick.dubois@phimudelta.org

My definition of excellence and why you should care

John W. Gardner once said, "Excellence is doing ordinary things extraordinarily well."

I believed in this quote even before I heard it and if you haven't "Googled" Gardner by the time you're reading this line you probably should. He is a man that has his fingerprints on many of the education and welfare programs that the United States continues to use.

I believe in two kinds of greatness.

The first being the home-run-in-the-bottom-of-the-ninth kind. This is the flashy, highlight reel, stuff of legends greatness. There are people out there who seem to live in this world of always being in the right place at the right time and that's partly because they put themselves in that place. The world needs these people, for sure, but what it really needs is the second definition.

(Nu Gamma charter, Jan 18th, 2013)

I believe that there is an intrinsic greatness in always doing right. Start with the small things: hold the door...always, be honest with yourself and others, and make your words as true as the actions needed to support them. Fraternities have this power. You won't need to throw a huge event to get your name out there or spend lots of money on flyers. You'll have a more effective way. Your service-oriented actions will be the machine that pushes your organization into the hearts and minds of those you hope to recruit.

derrick.dubois@phimudelta.org

Tell me your why.

Send your stories to: derrick.dubois@phimudelta.org

If you're using real names make sure you have people's permission!!! NO EXCEPTIONS.

If details in the story are concerning I will have to follow up with you...because I'm responsible. 

Have fun with this!!!

Regional Recruitment Academy Rallies

Phi Mu Delta's Nu district met in Troy NY at RPI to learn from Phired Up Production's Matt Mattson, a recruitment guru. 

High fives all around.

Everyone getting "fired up"

James from NEC and Christian from UVM having a socially excellent conversation.

(Left to right, top to bottom) Fernando of RPI, Manny of Plattsburgh, Santiago of Plattsburgh and Kevin of RPI exercising social excellence.

Vermont recruitment chair Jacob D. discusses recruitment challenges with Matt Mattson. 

More meet and greet time for the men of the Nu district, all trying to get a "thumbs up" interaction. 

Plattsburgh delegation dominating this exercise with (left to right) Rob, Santiago, Kurt and Manny on the far right. Dan J. of USM shows off his best power stance. 

Jacob D. of Vermont shows off his cold call skills on Matt Mattson.

derrick.dubois@phimudelta.org

Nu Xi CREEP 2013

During the summer, I had the pleasure of attending University of Southern Maine's (Nu Xi) CREEP reunion. I had a wonderful time seeing the alumni become passionate about the organization that changed their lives in the past now coming back to USM. There was no shortage of stories, friends and hospitality. 

Proper signage is key.

The men at Nu Xi where orange more than most of our chapters and have affectionately been named the pumpkins. Here is an alumni showing off Nu Xi pride.

Peter Jordan, coordinator of the days events, hands over a few awards to notable alumni and undergraduates.

Nu Xi, past and present, orange jackets in the front were given to active brothers by alumni. This is a long standing tradition at the University of Southern Maine. I cannot wait to head back north to meet with these remarkable undergraduates and their supportive alumni. 

derrick.dubois@phimudelta.org