On the Banks Phi Gamma Delta
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- Society & Culture
On the Banks is a podcast series, where we meet brothers through interview and storytelling. On the Banks pays homage to the chance meeting of John Templeton McCarty (Jefferson 1848) and Bolivar G. Krepps (Jefferson 1849) on the banks of the Sweetwater River on July 7, 1849. Two brothers who never met, connected 1,500 miles west of Canonsburg when heading to the California Gold Rush. No GPS and no cell phone…they found each other.
On the Banks focuses on the power of that connection, meeting new brothers for the first time and embracing our shared values.
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A Philanthropic Mindset
In this episode, we meet Mick Larsen (Washington 2023), who discusses Sigma Tau’s commitment to service, which led to the Chapter winning Baker Cup for the 2021 calendar year. The Baker Cup is awarded to the Phi Gam chapter which most effectively focuses attention upon religious, ethical and social service activities in its daily conduct.
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A Long Tradition of Service
In this episode, we meet WPI's Philanthropy Chairmen Ryan Gottwald (2024) and Colby Jones (2024), who discuss how the Pi Iota Chapter exemplifies Phi Gamma Delta’s value of service.
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Fundraising for a Purpose
Payne Schumann (Chapman 2023) and Taylor Dintzner (Arizona State 2022) discuss fundraising for Chapman’s Purple Tie Dinner and Arizona State’s Shave to Save philanthropy events, respectively.
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Camp Out for Mental Health
In this episode, we meet Andrew McCann (2023), who discusses the Western Ontario Chapter’s annual Camp Out for Mental Health philanthropy event. The event is held in memory of Austen Berlet and supports the Canadian Mental Health Association.
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In It for the Long Haul
Tim Kilduff (Kent State 1968), the Founder & President of the 26.2 Foundation, talks about the history of marathoning and explains why marathoning is more than running 26.2 miles.
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Reflections on High Places
In this episode, we meet Hugh Morton (Auburn 1969), the 69th person to complete the Seven Summits Challenge having summited the tallest mountains on seven continents.