TKE News

The Executive Search Begins for TKE CEO
08/31/2010 |

CEO Search BeginsINDIANAPOLIS, Ind. - Grand Prytanis Frater Herbert Songer (Alpha-Upsilon, Fort Hays State Univ.) and the Grand Council are please to announce that they have hired Tryon & Heideman Executive Search, based in Kansas City, Mo, to initiate the search for a Chief Executive
Officer. Owners Katey Tryon and Mary Heideman have more than 40 years of experience in recruitment and 20 years specifically in not-for-profit searches.

The Grand Council will be working with Tryon & Heideman in the coming weeks to develop criteria for the search.

"Hiring this executive search committee takes us one step closer to confirming the next leader of the Offices of the Grand Chapter," said Shawn Babine, Interim Chief Executive Officer. "This company has an impeccable reputation for finding talented men and women for top-level positions. TKE is excited to be working with them on this important assignment."

More information on the search process will be made available in the coming weeks.

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Frater Appointed as Judiciary Chairman
08/25/2010 |

Frater Walter W. Jenny, Jr.INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – The Grand Council of Tau Kappa Epsilon is proud to announce the appointment of Frater Walter W. Jenny, Jr. (Omicron-Phi, Univ. of Oklahoma) as Judiciary Chairman. Walt currently serves as a GPA while living in Oklahoma City. He has been a "major driver" in the development of many chapters in the Central United States. 

Frater Walt graduated from the Oklahoma City University School of Law. He has practiced law in Oklahoma since 1983. He served as a Chapter Advisor at Omicron-Phi and Epsilon-Sigma, and as a District Vice President.

“The staff, general membership and all of Teke Nation is excited to welcome Frater Walt Jenny as the Chairman of the Grand Council’s Judiciary Committee,” said Interim Chief Executive Officer Shawn Babine. “Frater Jenny’s years of volunteer service continues to help build better men for a better world. We appreciate his continued service to our great Fraternity.”
 
A Life Loyal Teke, Walt has been recognized as the Key Leader (2001), Volunteer of the Year (2005), and Grand Prytanis Award (2009). He recently attended the Grand Opening and William V. Muse Volunteer Academy. Frater Walt has also attended and presented at Regional Leadership Conferences and Conclaves throughout the years.
 
In his professional life, Frater Walt has served as legal counsel for several state agencies and is currently Assistant General Counsel for the Oklahoma Department of Labor. He was Secretary of the Oklahoma Democratic Party from 2005 to 2009. He was also a presidential elector for Barack Obama in 2008. He served on the board of directors of Central Oklahoma Habitat for Humanity for four years, including one year as chair.
 
Founded January 10, 1899 at Illinois Wesleyan University, Tau Kappa Epsilon is the world’s largest social fraternity with chapters on 276 campuses in the United States and Canada. TKE has initiated more than 250,000 men since its founding. The Fraternity aims to build better men for a better world. 

For more information on the appointment, please contact Fraters Shawn Babine or Tom McAninch.

Need Some T-Shirts & Other Cool Stuff?
08/24/2010 |

TKE GearINDIANAPOLIS, Ind.– It’s that time of year again, Recruitment T-Shirts are being designed and you need that latest TKE Gear. When placing bid day and recruitment orders, we wanted to remind you that utilizing Tau Kappa Epsilon’s licensed vendors is the only legal way to purchase official, quality merchandise bearing our insignia (Greek letters, name, crest/coat of arms and other marks). Additionally, here are a few shopping tips to make sure your experience goes smoothly: 

  • Ask for a written invoice or statement from the vendor that summarizes exactly what you have ordered. This way if you do not receive exactly what you ordered you have the necessary backup.
  • Always ask for a specific date in writing on when you will receive the order. Sometimes vendors can give you a ship date, but not an exact date you will receive the order.
  • Always print your order confirmation when purchasing items on the internet.
  • Always be willing to call the vendor to be sure you will receive what you requested in time for bid day or recruitment. Don’t feel as though you are being a bother. 
If you experience any problems with a licensed vendor of TKE, or if you’ve got a local vendor who you’d like to recommend become licensed, please contact Melissa Jean-Baptiste at melissa@affinity-consultants.com or 760.734.6764 ext. 140, and she will do what she can to help resolve your issue.
 
To access a list of our current vendors, please visit TKE Gear or Shop TKE. Also, if you’re looking to place a custom screen printed order for an upcoming event, please visit www.greekquote.com where vendors compete to win your order.
 
On behalf of TKE, please have safe and productive fall semester.
 
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