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Alpha Delta Leadership

The administrative and executive functions of the chapter are delegated to six officers known collectively as the Executive Council. Their titles are Sage, Second Counselor, Third Counselor, Fourth Counselor, First Counselor, and Herald. The Executive Council works to insure the smooth and effective operation of the chapter. The Council's duties are summarized as follows: to establish policies, to plan activities, to solve problems, to govern the chapter, and to enforce the rules and regulations the chapter, the Grand Chapter, and the university have adopted. Each of the six officers has duties of his own. In addition to the Executive Committee, duties are also delegated to committees within the chapter.

Sage - DJ Carswell
The sage, commonly referred to as the president, is the leader and chief executive officer of the chapter. He presides at all chapter meetings and decides on all points of order. He is also responsible for the general management and conduct of the affairs of the chapter. The Sage must be both an example and an inspiration to the rest of his brothers.


Second Counselor - Cory Skipper
The Second Counselor serves as the vice president and as chaplain. He assists the Sage in all chapter matters, and in the absence of the Sage, performs the duties of the presiding officer. One of the most effective ways the Second Counselor serves the chapter is to coordinate the work of the various committees.


Third Counselor - Adam Hardy
One of the most important positions in the chapter is the Third Counselor who acts as the treasurer. He sees to it that the financial obligations of the chapter are met, the proper financial records are kept, and the financial affairs of the chapter are kept in good order.


Fourth Counselor - Andrew Kneeburg
The success of the chapter's business and paper work depends upon the secretary, or Fourth Counselor. The efficiency and organization of the Fourth Counselor affects nearly every activity of the chapter. The Fourth Counselor records the minutes of every chapter meeting, keeps an accurate chapter roster, records attendance at every meeting, and files all reports and records of the chapter.


First Counselor - David Thomas
The First Counselor serves as the alumni secretary of the chapter. The role of alumni secretary is very important, as it provides for good alumni relations which are vital to the well-being of the chapter. He maintains a file and up-to-date mailing list of all alumni and is in charge of publishing the alumni newsletter.


Herald - Andrew Stevens
The Herald is the chapter historian. It is his duty to keep the membership records current as each new brother is initiated. He maintains the chapter roster and history and is in charge of keeping an up-to-date scrapbook for the chapter.


Committee Chairmen
The committee system is often seen as the backbone of the fraternity. The chapter's proper and efficient functioning is heavily dependent upon the operation of the committees. Committees allow each brother to contribute to the chapter.