Brothers,

We are a legacy. We are a legacy of the ideals and passionate declarations made by the men who set us on our journey towards a transformative mission. We are a brotherhood in the service of that mission which is still relevant, still resonant, today just as it was 116 years ago. Tomorrow is our Founders’ Day, a day we celebrate 116 years of developing Men of Courage, Men of Action, Men of Excellence. We are the Better Man.  We are Delta Sigma Phi.

Founders’ Day is our day. It’s our day to reflect on our shared beginnings and the men who started our movement. It’s our day to see in ourselves the present-day embodiment of our Founding Fathers’ dreams and aspirations for a universal brotherhood of man. It’s our day to look to the future and challenge ourselves in who we can become. And it is our day to both be inspired by Delta Sigma Phi and to Repay our Debt to the Fraternity by committing our time and treasure toward that future.

After 116 years, we continue to make our mark on the lives of thousands of young men. We recruit those who earnestly believe in bettering themselves, and their journey as a Delta Sig is continuously supported by opportunities to give members the most from their experience. Each of us has something special to give, regardless of our stage in life, to improving that experience. Take time to consider how you can be a part of furthering our cause.

As Brothers of Delta Sigma Phi, ours is a mission that is unwavering. We must always strive to lead headlong into the challenges our modern world faces, we must push beyond the status quo even when under the weight of discrimination, injustice and prejudice, and we must always find ways to achieve excellence in all areas of life.

It’s our ceaseless dedication to self-improvement and personal development that sets us apart, and our integrity, perseverance and authenticity that make us Better Men.

Tomorrow, as you recognize Founders’ Day, we invite you to wear your Delta Sig pin. Go out and show your pride in our brotherhood. But more importantly, we invite you to rededicate yourself to the mission on which Delta Sigma Phi was founded. Tomorrow is Founders’ Day, and you are Delta Sigma Phi.

YITBOS,

Patrick F. Jessee
Executive Director & CEO, Purdue ’01