Looks like the Dekes are on a roll! First, Chuck Phlegar getting the Vice President job at Virginia Tech, and now this. Dave Calhoun, one of our most accomplished alumni, receive the Alumni Distinguished Service Award at commencement this year. His work for the the Invent the Future campaign, netting more than $1 Billion in donations, and his involvement in the Presidents Circle gave him the award.
Dave has had an impressive career after graduating from the fraternity. After a long, fruitful tenure at GE that ended in him leading the GE Infrastructure, he became the CEO of Nielsen. Now, he is a managing director at Blackstone and serves on the boards of Boeing and Caterpillar.
Congratulations, Dave!
Chuck Phelgar
DKE alumni continue to excel in post-grad world and continue to make an impact at our alma mater. Charlie Phlegar was just named Vice President for Advancement at Virginia Tech. This is one of Sands strongest initiatives and quite a high profile position for our fellow brother. Chuck is on track to raise over $6 billion for Cornell in his current position as Chief Fundraiser.
We couldn't be more proud of Chuck, as he embodies all of the qualities of a fine Deke. Congrats!
http://www.vtnews.vt.edu/articles/2015/04/042015-develoopment-phlegar.html
Origins of BC Moose
Drew Wine dug up a gem. The sheet above shows the money pledged by the brotherhood for the auction to buy BC Moose. If it wasn't for these guys, we wouldn't have the beautiful moose hanging on the second floor.
“Newly discovered in my basement, the Pledge Sheet for the acquisition of Deke’s BC Moose!
Pledges collected at apartment party the night before Hank, Theta and I went to the auction in Rocky Mt. This sheet is a roster of our generation and typifies our dedication to party together and give a little for a great cause”