Greetings to everyone that receives this email newsletter. I am John Thorsen (Class of 86, AE/CM) and want to update all of you on a few things related to Tau Chapter’s Alumni Group Board.
Thank you to those brothers who attended our annual “in person” board meeting, which was held on April 22, 2023, at Bube’s Brewery, Mount Joy, Pennsylvania. It was a great time, good food and drink and all things Tau Delt were discussed. We were fortunate to have some brothers from the early 1960’s attend, and it was great to compare stories, and realize that as brothers we still have much in common, and shared similar experiences during our undergraduate years.
MISSION STATEMENT – UPDATED:
Though we no longer have a physical shelter or undergraduate chapter at Penn State, the Tau Board still exists. Since we no longer have a shelter, nor do we provide housing for a chapter, it required us to change our Mission Statement. After much discussion, the updated Mission Statement for the Tau Company Board and Alumni group is:
“To promote brotherhood, scholarship and community service of Tau Corporation members and lineal descendants who attend(ed) Penn State University.”
SCHOLARSHIP – NEW
We have now created a new scholarship and will be pursuing ways for Tau Delts to still contribute to the Penn State community through community service.
Starting now, we have created a new, yearly Scholarship fund called the Delta Tau Delta – Tau Chapter Scholarship Program. The last eLetter provided the first notification to all and it read as follows:
In 2023, there will be a total of up to 4 one-time Penn State scholarships available in the amount of $5,000 each awarded every fall to a person pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree who has attained the level of Sophomore or above and is a lineal descendent of a Tau Chapter Alumnus. The number and size of scholarships may be changed by the Tau Company Board. We are looking to reward those individuals who have demonstrated strong leadership, academics, and service to those around them and their community.
The scholarships will be awarded based on a vote of the Tau Company Scholarship Committee. The committee will be comprised of three individuals appointed by the Tau Company Board. The decision of the committee is final and will be based on the candidate meeting the eligibility requirements and the submission of an essay detailing their work history, educational goals, service to their community, and personal need.
Applications must be received by June 30th of each year to be considered. The criteria for being awarded a scholarship is as follows:
1. A lineal descendent of a Penn State Tau Delt.
2. Currently enrolled in a degree program at Penn State University, World Campus, or affiliated Branch Campuses.
3. Have attained the level of Sophomore or above. (Will have completed Freshman year).
4. Have a current GPA of 2.5 or above based on a 4.0 scale.
5. Has provided details of any volunteer or community service.
6. Submits two letters of recommendation from someone regarding your academics, work, and/or community service.
7. Provides a written essay detailing why the committee should award a scholarship to you. Showcase your personality, community service, originality, and academics.
Contact me for the application form at 484-947-8817 or email me at [email protected].
Please take advantage of this new Scholarship!
Take care all,
Fraternally,
John Thorsen,“Thorse”
Class of 1986/AE
President, Tau Corporation
