But overlooked in the post-reunion shuffle and the holidays madness was the very important news that you guys elected a new Alumni Board for 2012-13. This election saw one of the highest turnouts ever — a stunning five ballots returned. Clearly our dictatorial political process is strong.

In any case, much of the regular cast of characters is back for yet another tour of duty: Chairman Dan Johnson (Spring ’74), Secretary Jim Scanlon (Spring ’02) and Director-At-Large Charlie Munn (Fall ’74) were all conned into another two years of servitude.

But in a stunning turn of events, we dragged some new blood into the fold! (Well, not really “new” per se — these guys are both retreads from our original Alumni Board 13 years ago!) So please join us in welcoming (back) Treasurer Mike Beam (Winter ’85) and Director-At-Large Jim Daniel (Fall ’84) — as they say, misery loves company.

You can view the full Board roster, including committee members and other volunteers, at our Board Of Directors page.

Don’t remember how our Alumni Board operates and is elected? Want to join a committee, offer opinions on our next conference call, or otherwise get involved? See the Board Of Directors page for the scoop.

For those of you who joined us, THANK YOU! It was great seeing all of you and we hope you had as much fun as we did.

For those who missed out… we’re sorry we missed you, and hope you’ll catch us for another tailgate this fall.

If you took PHOTOS at the Reunion, we kindly ask that you upload them to our private Facebook Group’s Reunion Photo Gallery! You’ll see several folks have already shared their pics with the masses…

You have to be a member of the Facebook Group to view the gallery… to join, just go to the main Facebook Group page.

See you soon!

If you’re signed up for our e-mail newsletter, you should have received several updates in the last week with all the details about the Reunion this weekend, specifically the Banquet and Saturday Open House and Tailgate events.

Didn’t get the emails? Check them out using the links below, and be sure to sign up for the newsletter:

• Details about the Friday Banquet event
• Details about the Saturday Open House and Tailgate events

This information is also now available on our Reunion page. Be sure to read carefully — there’s a lot going on.

It’s definitely not too late to join us for the reunion! All you have to do is REGISTER ASAP, so that we have a nametag  and can order enough food & drink for you.

• Haven’t registered yet? Buy a ticket for Friday, Saturday or both days.
• Already registered for one day, but want to upgrade to the full weekend? Buy an upgrade ticket to add a second day.

See the list of alumni, active and pledge brothers and little sisters who have already registered to attend!

We’re looking forward to seeing everyone this weekend!

Don’t forget to bring your DKE Pin!

The Hotel Roanoke

A friendly reminder to all alumni planning to attend our 40-70-100th Reunion on the weekend of September 30-October 1:

You must book your hotel reservations at the Hotel Roanoke no later than Thursday, September 8 at 5pm ET — after that time, our discounted rooms are sold to the general hotel waiting list, the hotel sells out and you won’t have a place to stay!

So, make your hotel reservations now by calling (866) 594-4722 and asking for the DKE room block. It’s that easy!

And, don’t forget to register for the reunion — everyone coming must register!

Rooms are available for $179/night (same price for 1 King or 2 Double beds).

Reservations can be made by calling the hotel directly at (540) 985-5900 or toll free at (866) 594-4722 (between the hours of 8:00a-5:00p Monday thru Friday) and asking for the Delta Kappa Epsilon room block.

To guarantee your reservation, a credit card or first night’s deposit is required.

Please BOOK AS SOON AS POSSIBLE to help us gauge need for securing additional rooms!

We’ve also secured a block of discounted rooms at the Hotel Roanoke, which are now available for reservations.

Visit our reunion webpage for full information and to register! And, for continued e-mail updates, be sure to sign up for our email newsletter list.

Hotel Roanoke

We’ve been dropping hints now for months, and thanks to efforts headed up by Charlie Webb (Spring ’85), we are thrilled to start spreading the details about this fall’s upcoming DKS/DKE 40-70-100th Anniversary Reunion.

Mark your calendars for:
Friday, September 30 &
Saturday October 1, 2011
VT vs. Clemson football game weekend
Roanoke, VA & Blacksburg, VA

Details are still coming together, and we aren’t ready to start taking your money just yet, but we’re looking at an action-packed two-day event, including:

• Reunion Banquet at the Hotel Roanoke on Friday night
• Reserved hotel block for lodging
• Group transportation to/from the hotel to Blacksburg on Saturday
• Reunion Tailgate at Lane Stadium
• Post-game Reunion Cookout at the DKE House in Blacksburg

And more yet to be confirmed…

Frequently Asked Questions

Why “40-70-100″?
Simple! 40 years since we became Delta Kappa Epsilon’s Sigma Alpha chapter in 1971, 70 years since our founding as Delta Kappa Sigma in 1941, and 100 years (roughly) since the construction of our gem of a house at 302 E. Roanoke Street. (70 alone sounded so boring.)

How on Earth is the House still standing?
A little luck, and years of ongoing renovations, funded by your generosity. We can’t wait for you to see it in person — it really looks better than ever.

Are you going to twist my arm about donating?
Naturally.

Can/should I plan to bring my wife/significant other/family?
Yes, absolutely.

Will I have to stay in the hotel?
Of course not, but we will have a block of discounted rooms available and transportation to/from Blacksburg for those who want it.

Are football game group tickets available?
Apologies but no — we’re arranging all the extracurricular activities but (barring any surprise developments) you should plan to find/buy your own football game tickets.

What is the cost for the reunion activities looking like?
Stay tuned… details to come. We promise to keep it reasonable.

Will there be a golf outing?
Stay tuned… details to come.

How do I book my ticket and hotel room?
Stay tuned… details to come.

How will I hear about these details?
Email newsletters (sign up here), as well as our regular print newsletter in the mail. And of course here at our website! You can also ‘Like’ us on Facebook — we’re posting information there too.

When will you have these details?
Soon! We’re working on it — give us a break!

I haven’t received a print newsletter in the mail this year.
You need to update your contact record with us to make sure we have your current mailing address. Go to our Update Records form, accessible here, or just click ‘Update Records’ in the navigation bar at the top of this page. Or click the red button at the bottom of our email newsletters.

Who can I contact in the meantime if I have questions?
Charlie Webb (Spring ’85) is heading up the event — feel free to reach out at cwebb@benefitsgroup.net.

Dick Quible (Fall '51) 1928-2009

With deepest regrets we are sorry to announce that F. Richard (Dick) Quible passed away in November.

Dick was an ardent supporter of the University, VT Athletics, and yes his beloved fraternity Delta Kappa Sigma.  Included in his obituary among his many accomplishments and associations it was proudly stated that “… Dick was a member of Delta Kappa Sigma, now Delta Kappa Epsilon, serving as the fraternity’s president his senior year.”

Many Dekes had the opportunity to meet and speak with Dick over the years and he was always generous with his time to talk about the history of the fraternity.  Dick was also a regular financial supporter of the fraternity alumni association and a member to the 10-YEAR-CLUB.  His presence will be missed by those who knew him.  Our deepest sympathies go out to his family.

Click below to read his full obituary.

Originally published in the New River Valley News and Richmond Times-Dispatch.

On Monday, the 9th of November, 2009, Frank Richard (Dick) Quible was taken by our Lord and Savior, from his life on earth. Dick was born in the “Sandhills” of Nebraska (Long Pine), on Friday, April 13, 1928, the second son of Lena and Paul James Quible. Dick spent the first seven years of his life in Long Pine, where loving and caring family values were instilled in him, and remained for life.

In June of 1935, Dick moved, with his family, now with little sister, to Montgomery County, Md., and continued schooling at Cabin John Elementary School, Leland Junior High School, and Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School, graduating in 1945, at the age of 17. In May of 1946, at the age of 18, Dick volunteered for three years in the United States Navy. After basic training, at Bainbridge Training Camp, he was transferred to Treasure Island, Calif., for nine months of schooling in radio and sonar electronics, graduating in March 1947, with a 3rd Class Petty Officer’s Rating. While in the Navy, Dick also attained the rating of 2nd Class Electronics Mate. While serving aboard the U.S.S. Lloyd Thomas, destroyer, Dick visited such venues as San Diego, Pearl Harbor, Australia, Hong Kong, Singapore, Ceylon, Suez and Panama Canals, Persian Gulf, Saudi Arabia, Port Said, Egypt, Rock of Gilbraltor, Norway, Southhampton, England, and back to San Diego. Upon his return, Dick and the Task Force of which his ship was a part, had completed a world cruise of 51,327 miles.

Upon being honorably discharged from the United States Navy in May of 1949, Dick returned home to Montgomery County, Md., to live with his parents while attending George Washington University as a freshman engineering student, under the “G.I. Bill.” In the fall of 1950, Dick transferred to Virginia Polytechnic Institute, Virginia Tech, graduating in June, 1953 with a bachelor of science in civil engineering (BS in CE) degree. During his years as an undergraduate student, Dick was a member of Delta Kappa Sigma now, Delta Kappa Epsilon, serving as the fraternity’s president during his senior year. Dick was also elected to membership in Chi Epsilon, the National Civil Engineering Honorary Fraternity, and in Tau Beta Pi, the National Engineering Fraternity.

After graduation, and serving a six-year apprenticeship as a Design Engineer at the National Suburban Sanitary Commission, Washington, D.C., Perrow and Brockenborough, and Austin Brockenborough and Associates, both of Richmond, Va., Dick, in June of 1959, founded his own consulting firm, Quible and Associates, P.C., in Chase City, Va. By 1974, Dick had built his practice of providing the above services to clients across the entire Southeastern United States and areas of the Caribbean, with major branch offices in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., Nags Head, N.C., and field offices in Georgia, Tennessee, South Carolina, and Central Virginia. By 1984, Dick had sold or consolidated his many business interests in all geographic areas except North Carolina, settling in Kitty Hawk, N.C., until retirement at the end of 1997.

After retirement, and the death of his first wife, Betty Garnett Quible, Dick moved to Blacksburg, Va., in 1998, where he met and married Sarah Jean Russell, on August 24, 2004. Dick became involved in University life almost immediately upon taking up residence in Blacksburg, serving on the Virginia Tech Athletic Fund Board of Directors, the VTAF Executive Committee, the VTAF Audit Committee (1999 to 2005), and a member of the VT Campaign Steering Committee (silent phase) from 2003 through 2006. Dick and his wife, Jean, served as Co-chairpersons for the University Libraries fundraising effort, as members of the National Campaign Steering Committee (public phase) from 2006 until the time of his death. In the spirit of “Ut Prosim,” Dick and his wife have given generously, of their time and resources for the advancement of the goals of Virginia Tech, through provision of funds for Academic and Athletic Scholarships, construction of the Merryman Center, and Lane Stadium, the Center for the Arts at Virginia Tech, The Inn at Virginia Tech and Skelton Conference Center, the Holtzman Alumni Center, Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets, and the Class of 1953 gifting to Virginia Tech.

Dick was preceded in death by his mother, Lena Quible, on June 10, 1972; his father, Paul James Quible, on January 28, 1985; and his first wife, Betty Garnett Quible, on July 27, 1998. He is survived by his wife, Jean Russell Quible; a brother and sister-in-law, Norman Ernest and Rennie Gulick Quible, of Dover, Del.; a sister, Mary Louise Mechem, of Annandale, Va.; a brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Ted and Connie Russell, of Dublin, Va.; two nieces; five nephews; many grand and great-grand nieces and nephews; and many, many good friends. Dick’s one wish during his life on this earth, was that he could reveal, in his own small way, the glory and the grace of God to all he touched during that life. “Grieve for an hour, for the loss,” he said, “But rejoice for a lifetime for the gifts of our Lord.”

Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. on Wednesday, November 11, 2009, at the Blacksburg Baptist Church, with interment to follow at Westview Cemetery. The Reverend Tommy McDearis and the Reverend Todd Millsaps will officiate the service. The family has requested that in lieu of flowers, memorial gifts be made to the charity of your choice. The family would like to express special appreciation to Dr. McCoy, and Carilion Hospice for the kindness, compassion, and consideration they have shown to Dick and Jean in this stressful time. Arrangements by McCoy Funeral Home, Blacksburg, Va.

Check out our Board of Directors page in the Alumni section to meet them.

Many thanks to our outgoing elected board members Jim Scanlon (Winter ’76) and Jim Daniel (Fall ’84) – we appreciate all the time you’ve given and are grateful to have you sticking around as board committee members when time allows.

After a successful first tailgate for the Marshall game, which attracted about 20 alumni brothers (plus the entire active chapter and a flock of prospective Dekes), we’re looking forward to a larger showing this weekend for what could be the biggest home game of the year.

Bob Dreelin and Buzz Wainman graciously volunteered to be our alumni organizers for this week – come join them and others! Kickoff is at 3:30 pm, so we’ll start at 11:00am.

As always, our location is Lot 4, Space 94, located across Spring Drive from the football stadium and just down from the softball field. We’re in the corner, with one side facing Southgate Drive and the other side backing up to the track. See you there.