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\"rdurborow\"<\/a>R.J. \u201cChaos\u201d Durborow<\/a>
\nStudent Advisor, 2014-2016
\nPi Omega Chapter
\nNorthern Kentucky University<\/a>, Highland Heights, KY<\/p>\n

You know, I’m frequently asked why I am so committed to Sigma Tau Delta. Let me relate a recent experience that illustrates the point more eloquently than my poor command of the English language ever could. As some of you may have heard, Tim Leonard\u2019s (Student Advisor) service dog, Ginger, is ill. I saw a post on Tim’s Facebook page which alerted me to the situation. I, as you might expect, posted a plea for prayers and good wishes on the Sigma Tau Delta Student Leader’s Facebook page. In less than an hour (47 minutes, to be precise) all six regions, the Central Office, and the Alumni Representative \u201cliked\u201d the post, acknowledging and supporting Tim and Ginger in their time of need. This may not seem like much, but to me (and I expect to Tim and Ginger) it was an act of truest friendship, of family.<\/p>\n

\"Tim<\/a>
Tim and Ginger<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

We often hear new members and first-time convention attendees remark that they feel like they “fit” in Sigma Tau Delta more than in any other organization. That\u2019s what happens when you get a bunch of English Geeks (NOT Greeks) together in one place. It\u2019s not so much about the words as it is about the heart. I felt the same at my first convention. The feeling hasn’t faded.<\/p>\n

Sigma Tau Delta is my family in ways I scarcely understand, but am grateful for to the core. My closest friends are members of this amazing organization. I love those beautiful people, more than I have words to express. Why am I so committed to Sigma Tau Delta? That\u2019s why.<\/p>\n

I am honored to be your Senior Student Advisor (SA), humbled at the quality of the Student Leaders I work with, grateful for the support and guidance of the Central Office and Board, and committed to Sigma Tau Delta till the day I die\u2026longer, if I can manage it. Thank you all for who you are, what you stand for, and showing this poor poet that it\u2019s about more than words.<\/p>\n

\"With<\/a>
2014-2015 Student Leaders with Ginger<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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