May 2021 Newsletter
Dear Delt Brothers,
I write to encourage you to attend the Delt Big Bash weekend planned for June 3rd to 6th 2021 at Camp Rotary in Crawfordsville. I had not been back to Campus in many years until Squatfest 2018 for the Monon Bell weekend. I had such a great time catching up with pledge brothers and meeting Delts I did not know. I could not wait for Big Bash 2019 and my class reunion. The most enjoyable time at my class reunion was sitting on the front porch of the Delt House talking to Delts of all classes. When I heard of the plans for the Fall Festival in 2020 I immediately signed up. I was not disappointed . Delts do know how to have a good time.
When asked to serve on the committee to plan the Delt Big Bash weekend 2021 . I did not hesitate. I knew this would be another opportunity for us to get together and celebrate our bond as Delts. Don't miss this chance to renew your connection to a group of very special men who lived the 603 WW experience. I hope to see you soon. SIGN UP BEFORE IT IS TOO LATE !!!!!
Dan Walters, Chairman
Big Bash Weekend Attendees
Charley Hutchins
Larry Norris
Roger Wilson
Rosie Wilson
Greg Fuchs
Mike Doherty
Brad Ballentine & Guest
Mark Elrod
Craig Schroer
Rob Matthews
Randy Allen
Steve Wakefield
Allen Murphy
Dan Walters
Dick Sword
Mike Shaver
Ed Wanamaker
Rusty Youngblood
Jim Evans
Rick Batchelder
Charles J Candiano
603 WW, Inc., Is Accepting Applications for the Brooks/Seymour Award for Humane Service & Leadership
603 WW, Inc., has established the Brooks/Seymour Award to recognize those Alumni who have made outstanding contributions to the 603 community through "humane service and leadership." The award is named in honor of Dr. Austin Brooks, Professor Emeritus, whose lifelong service and humane example have served many generations of 603 Alumni, and Dr. Thaddeus Seymour, former President of Wabash College, whose good humor, character, and service to his community were the earmarks of a long and storied career.
All nominations should provide a detailed narrative, with appropriate supporting material explaining the manner in which the nominee fulfills the three main Brooks/Seymour Award Criteria. All nominations should set forth the Nominee's record of service (especially to the 603 community); the Nominee's leadership (through effective example); and the Nominee's humanity (demonstrating excellence in pursuit of fairness, justice and respect for mankind).
Each nomination will be vetted for accuracy and documentation by a subset of the Board of Directors, and the award recommendation will be presented to the Board of Directors for approval.
Please submit your nominations to Roger Wilson, Committee Chairman at rwilson3@comcast.net for distribution to the committee.Monon Bell is just around the corner!
Mark your calendar to attend the Delt Monon Bell Weekend November 11-14, 2021.
At the last Delt Monon Bell Weekend, we had in excess of 80+ Delts returning for all the activities and the big game so plan to join us. Details to follow.
The chairmen of this event are Charley Hutchins’77 & Jim Evans’77.
Graduate School Assistance Program Update
Good News! Because of the generosity of Wabash Delt alumni, we have now surpassed the $22,000 mark in raising funds for the Grad School Assistance Program. Funds are still being received and pledges are being fulfilled. We are hoping to see the fund exceed $25,000 by the end of May 2021.
The annual expenditures for this program are projected to be $8,000 per year. The long-term objective of 603 WW Inc. is to grow this fund until it is self-sustaining.
Donations are being accepted and checks should be made payable to 603 WW Inc. and sent to:
Dan Koeppel’75, Treasurer
207 Edgehill Road
Jacksonville, Illinois 62650
Payments may also be made through Google and PayPal using 603.WW.inc@gmail.com as the submission email.
Please remember that 603 WW Inc. is a 501 c 3 non-profit corporation and that your donation(s) may be tax deductible. Please consult with your financial advisor regarding this.
Many thanks should be given to Mark Noffsinger’78 for the time and effort he has devoted to this project as Chairman.
603 WW Inc Board Meeting
The next board meeting of 603 WW Inc will be held on Friday at the Delt Big Bash at 9:00 AM at Camp Rotary. Everyone is invited to attend!
Get them before they are gone!
No, I am not speaking about hot dogs on the grill of beers in the cooler. I am talking about the rooms we have reserved at the Best Western Plus in Crawfordsville. In a little over two weeks, our hold on 25 plus rooms for the Delt Big Bash Weekend will be released and the special rates that we have been given on the rooms will disappear.
So…….
Do You Need Lodging for the Delt Big Bash? We have you covered at the Best Western Plus in Crawfordsville.
Click on the link below for reservations and discounted pricing:
https://www.bestwestern.com/en_US/book/hotel-rooms.15114.html?groupId=8R6HP7P7
Lastly, do you need tickets to the event or want to know what’s on the agenda for the weekend? Please visit our activities web site at: www.603wwinc.net for all the details.
Last Call for the……..
Well, it is almost last call for getting you tickets for the Delt Big Bash Weekend to be help June 3-6, 2021 at Camp Rotary in Crawfordsville. Tickets may be purchased at our web site located at www.603wwinc.net.
Are you curious about the weekend agenda? Well here it is!
Delt Big Bash 2021 Weekend Agenda
(Agenda subject to change)
Dan Walters MD ‘79, Chairman
Craig Schroer ‘79, Randy Allen ‘77, Marcus Manges ‘10, Allen Murphy 76 and John Murphy ‘82
Thursday, June 3, 2021
12:00 Noon: Camp Rotary opens and welcomes all Delt undergraduates and alumni from all classes.
1745 South, 325 West
Crawfordsville, Indiana 47933
Join us for some primitive camping starting Thursday or bring your camper or RV to the site. Hike the trails, canoe down Sugar Creek, cookout over a wood fire or use the mess hall to fix your meals. Need lodging, we have it on site! How about an air-conditioned bunkhouse for 45 people or a smaller bunkhouse for smaller groups?
If this does not meet your needs, we have reserved 25 rooms at the Best Western Plus for Delts. Click on the links below to make a reservation and receive a special Delt Discount.
You can find Camp Rotary on Google Maps at:
https://goo.gl/maps/CE1LsXyGb7MBpzac8
Friday, June 4, 2021
The 80-acre Camp is open for hiking, fishing along Sugar Creek, roasting marshmallows around a campfire and telling stories, playing games or just getting re-acquainted with old roommates and pledge brothers. It’s up to you what you do but don’t forget canoeing down the Sugar Creek or the zip line adventures on Saturday.
8:00 AM: Farm Breakfast Cookout (Bacon, Ham, Pancakes, Eggs, Toast, Coffee, Orange Juice) provided.
9:00 AM: 603 WW Inc Board Meeting at Camp Rotary
AM/PM: Golf outing available for interested parties. Please contact Rick Batchelder ‘77 at batchfore@comcast.net or at: 317-435-1905
10:30 AM GPS Treasure Hunt at Camp Rotary. You will need a handheld GPS or a smart phone with Google Maps to participate. Coordinated by Allen Murphy ‘76
12:00 Noon: Lunch at Little Mexico 211 E Main Street, Crawfordsville
3:00 PM: Self-guided tour of the campus and new football stadium
5:30 PM: Happy Hour at New Ross Steak House 176 North Main Street New Ross, Indiana
6:00 PM: Dinner at New Ross Steak House (Please email 603ww1@gmail.com with your name and the # in your party for reservation purposes.)
8:00 PM: Stories around the Campfire with refreshments and possibly cigars.
Saturday, June 5, 2021
A big day today with a lot of activities. Why not get a group together and canoe down Sugar Creek during the day and then take the zip line adventure at night? Don’t forget the evening entertainment at 7:00 PM!
8:00 AM: Breakfast at the Opera House in Wallace, Indiana (Very Unique Setting and location—A must do!)
All Day/Evening: Indiana Zip Line Tours $65 Zipline Day Tour / $89 Night Flight Zip Line Tour. Get a group of 10 + and receive a 10% discount. (Reservations Required-Please visit Indiana Zip Line Tours web site to make reservation at https://www.indianaziplinetours.com)
9:00 AM-3:00: PM Canoeing on Sugar Creek $40.00 per canoe at Clement’s Canoe Center, Crawfordsville. Assemble a group of Delts renting 6+ canoes and receive a $5.00 discount per canoe. 5 Mile trip only available at this point in time. (Reservations Required-Please visit Clement’s Canoe Center web site to make reservations at www.clementscanoes.com. There is a maximum of 2 people per canoe.)
10:00 AM: Presentation by Dr. David Hadley
12:00 PM: Lunch at A SecondCity Cafe 117 South Washington Street, Crawfordsville
4:00 PM: Happy Hour at the Back Step Brewing Company 125 North Green Street (A special Delt brew may be available….”Deltonics Brew?” We must wait and see!)
6:15 PM: Campfire and a catered dinner sponsored in part by Jim Evans ‘77
6:30 PM: Entertainment at the Opera House in Wallace, Indiana (Possibility)
7:00 PM: Entertainment (On-Site)
9:00 PM Campfire continues with beverages, stories and cigars from the night before.
Sunday, June 6, 2021
A day to slow down, wrap it up and reflect on the good times for the past couple of days. Next stop Monon Bell Weekend in November Make your reservations below….
8:00 AM: Breakfast at The Breakfast Company in Crawfordsville
12:00 Noon: Camp Rotary Closed for Business