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January, 2007

MN Delta Epsilon Chi Alumnus Will Oberton of Fastenal is selected as Morningstar Inc. 2006 CEO of the Year

In January, Morningstar Inc., a leading provider of investment research named Will Oberton as its 2006 CEO of the Year. Morningstar's annual award recognizes a chief executive who exhibits exemplary corporate stewardship, demonstrates independent thinking, creates lasting value for shareholders, and has put his or her stamp on an industry. Fastenal, based in Winona, Minn., is the largest distributor of industrial fasteners in the nation.

"Oberton and Fastenal may not be as well-known as our other nominees this year, but they are no less impressive," said Patrick Dorsey, director of stock analysis for Morningstar. "Under Oberton's stewardship, the company has produced a superior financial track record and a remarkable history of shareholder value, and it still holds a great deal of growth potential."

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November, 2006

Professional Development Conference

The Professional Development Conference opened with Patrick Grady’s humorist way of telling us that we can decide our attitude. We need to face each situation with an I can attitude.

From the FOCUS trainers we learned the importance of professionalism, vision, teamwork, and effective communication. Their workshops were interactive and got us thinking. Since we were divided into groups we had the opportunity to meet people from other colleges and to make new friends.

Because of a cancelled flight and lack of rental car availability, Judson Laipply arrived late. He took the opportunity to tell us that in life there are many things we have no control over – such as his trip – yet we can decide how we are going to handle the situation. Again, re-emphazing what Patrick Grady had told us. Of course, Judson performed the evolution of dance for us – wow!

September and October, 2006

Officers' Training Sessions

September 20th and October 6th were the dates of the local Chapter Officers’ Training Sessions. The State Action Team provided interactive activities to engage the teams in development of their Program of Work for the year. The training was beneficial and fun!