ONE CENTURY. ONE FRATERNITY. ONE CELEBRATION. In JUSt nder a year our Fraternity will host an evâ‚Ź1t to celebrate the lOOt. anmversa'Y of the day ou founders set us apa1 from othe, Greek organizations.
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magine looking out across the cistern on the College of Charleston's campus. One is rem inded how time can feel as though it is standing still. The stucco buildings, the strange feel of St. Augustine grass undelfoot, and the sidewalks, shifted and uneven after years of struggle against live-oak roots, seemingly transport us to a different era. It is as if you are looking through a portal of time and you can imagine what life must have been like 100 years ago. And yet, strange though it may feel, it is somewhat familiar. If you listen, you will hear the Spanish moss moving gently in the ancient live-oak trees that mark tl1is picturesque landscape. It sounds like soft whispers from the past calling you home, calling you to Pi Kappa Phi. This August our beloved Pi Kappa Phi will retum to Charleston, South Carolina, to celebrate the past, acknowledge our accomplishments, recognize the brothers and chapters who have propelled us forward through the years, and cast our ga1..e upon our second centu1y. The 49th Supreme Chapter and Centennial Celebration will be held August 13-17, 2004, at the DoubleTree Guest Suites--Historic Charleston and the Renaissance Charleston Hotel and it is my duty and privilege to invite you to take part in the biggest and most exciting event in the history of our fraternity. For those who have never attended a Supreme Chapter, or if it has been years since you last attended, let me provide this primer. Every two years tl1e Fraternity convenes to conduct business, set priorities and assess the progress we have made. For tl1ree days all chapters are temporarilydissolved and reconstituted as tl1e Supreme Chapter. Students, alumni and alumni chapters serve as delegates and representatives, each carrying a vote and a voice which shape and direct our future. In regard to tl1e Centennial Celebration, I am proud to recognize the 228 individuals who have eitl1er joined the Centennial Commission or have made targeted gifts to our Centennial Gift campaign. Each of tl1ese brotl1ers has given $1000 or more tl1is year to honor Pi Kappa Phi at its 100tll anniversaJy, a11d will be recognized at a special event on the eveningof Friday, August 13, 2004. (For more infom1ation regarding the Centennial Commission, please see pages 6-7. For more inf01mation on tl1e schedule of events, please see pages 12-17.) Few brothers exemplify leadership more than the past archons, founding fathers and re-founding fathers of our near 200 chapters chartered since our founding. These men carry the same spirit and drive which compelled our three founders to create Pi Kappa Phi in 1904. We wish to acknowledge this commitment and leadership with a pecial breakfast on Sunday morning of the convention, August 15, 2004. Other highlights of the Supreme Chapter include: the Supreme Banquet, the journey of Hope a11d Build America Team arrivals, Nu Phi Society events for members and spouses, and our closing event aboard the USS Yorktown -one of America's most famous fighting ships. Spouses, guests, and children wi ll be entertained and enl ightened as well. We have put together a terrific program that wi ll showcase the many splendors of this romantic city. Charleston has been consistantly recognized as a world-class destination city. Great shopping in Charleston's famous market, tours of the historic peninsula, and terrific cuisine highlight just a few of the opportunities for our families to enjoy. Lastly, as has been our tradition, Pi Kappa Phi will present a gift to tl1e College of Clmleston. A grand bell ~nvill commemorate tl1e tOOth anniversaJY of Pi Kappa Phi aJld will serve as a tribute to our tlm~ founders and the ideals tl1at led them to create tl1e fratemity that tOOay, binds us togetl1e[ (For more infonnation regarding the bell to1ver gift, please see pagel2.) So please plan to join us to be a part of this historic event that you won't soon forget. I cordially invite you to contact your chapter brothers, gather your families and join us in Charleston next August under the shade of tl1ose mighty live-oak trees, listening to the whispers welcome us home.
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CLOSER, MANY BROTHERS ARE LOOKING TO SEE WHERE PI KAPPA PHI FRATERNITY HAS BEEN AND WHERE IT WILL GO. A GREAT INDICATOR OF THE PAST AND FUTURE IS OUR EXPANSION EFFORTS OVER THE LAST 30 YEARS. THROUGHOUT THE 1970s AND 1980s, WE WERE KNOWN AS "AMERICA'S FASTEST GROWING FRATERNITY," AS WE ESTABLISHED OURSELVES ON MORE COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES THAN ANY OTHER NATIONAL FRATERNITY. TWENTY YEARS LATER WE HAVE ASSUMED A DIFFERENT ROLE AS "AMERICA'S LEADING FRATERNITY," CONTINUING TO EXPAND TO THE BEST COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES ACROSS THE COUNTRY. SO IF EXPANSION IS OUR FUTURE, WHERE WILL WE GO NEXT? WELL, CONSIDER IT A COMBINATION OF EXPLORING UNCHARTED WATERS AND STRENGTHENING OUR ROOTS. WHILE OUR EFFORTS TO EXPAND AT AMERICAN UNIVERSITY IN WASHINGTON, D.C., ARE MERITED BECAUSE AMERICAN HAS EARNED A REPUTATION AS ONE OF THE NATION'S PREMIER GLOBAL UNIVERSITIES, OUR OTHER EXPANSION, A RECOLONIZATION OF BETA EPSILON (MISSOURI), IS SIGNIFICANT IN THAT THE CHAPTER HAS AN ALUMNI SUPPORT NETWORK OF OVER 500 MEN. BY ENTERING NEW TERRITORY AT AMERICAN UNIVERSITY AND RETURNING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI, PI KAPPA PHI IS FURTHER ON ITS WAY TO GREATNESS . OVER THE SUMMER, REPRESENTATIVES FROM THE FRATERNITY GAVE A PRESENTATION TO THE GREEK STAFF AT AMERICAN UNIVERSITY . AFTER HEARING PRESENTATIONS FROM SIGMA PHI EPSILON, LAMBDA CHI ALPHA AND CHI PHI, AMERICAN UNIVERSITY INVITED PI KAPPA PHI TO COLONIZE ON ITS CAMPUS. WITH SURROUNDING CHAPTERS LIKE ETA PHI (MARYLAND-BALTIMORE COUNTY), THETA ZETA (GEORGE WASHINGTON), AND ZETA EPSILON (GEORGE MASON), THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATE CHAPTER-SCHEDULED TO BE COLONIZED IN FEBRUARY 2004-WILL BE WELL SUPPORTED BY ESTABLISHED, NEIGHBORING UNDERGRADUATE CHAPTERS, AS WELL AS THE NATIONAL FRATERNITY. AFTER THE CLOSURE OF BETA EPSILON IN 1998, PI KAPPA PHI DECIDED TO RETURN TO COLUMBIA, MO. TO RECRUIT NEW MEN OF CLASS. AFTER FOUR INTENSE WEEKS OF RECRUITMENT AND CHAPTER DEVELOPMENT, LEADERSHIP CONSULTANTS NATHAN HOLIC, ETA PSI (CENTRAL FLORIDA), AND DAVID COREY, ALPHA ETA (SAMFORD), ASSEMBLED A STRONG GROUP OF 47 MEN TO RENEW BETA EPSILON AND LEAD THE CHAPTER TO A SUCCESSFUL FUTURE ON MIZZOU'S CAMPUS . IN AUGUST 2004, THE MEN OF PI KAPPA PHI FRATERNITY WILL TAKE A STEP IN UNISON INTO A NEW AGE OF THE FRATERNITY. AS OUR MILESTONE ANNIVERSARY APPROACHES, MANY PEOPLE ARE WONDERING WHAT THE FUTURE HOLDS FOR THE FRATERNITY. IF YOU LOOK AT OUR EXPANSION EFFORTS, YOU WILL SEE A GLIMPSE OF WHAT'S TO COME-A FOCUS ON THE FUTURE WITH A REMEMBRANCE OF THE PAST.
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Master's in fraternity Pi Kapp College 2003 brought over 400 student members to Furman University to earn a master's degree in fraternity.
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The journey of Hope and Gear Up Florida, both presented by Saturn, enjoyed a banner year as Saturn became the title sponsor, helping Push America celebrate over 15 years of cycling and service in style. With the help of 13 Saturn LW300 wagons, Push America's cycling teams experienced an unparalleled level of support from the sponsor. Before the journey of Hope teams
cycled a single mile, Mr. Todd Barnes and the orth Bay Saturn Retailers held a kickoff dinner for the team. North Bay Saturn has hosted the event since 1997. Mr. Steve Zeeler, Fixed Operations Manager at Saturn of Marin said, "It's incredible what these guys do. They make a summer-long commitment to a great cause and we'd like to support them in their efforts." While Zeeler and others from Satum of Marin say the joumey is a noble one, they certainly practice what they preach. On june
15, 2003, Zeeler and a few of his co-workers met ti1ejourney of Hope teams at the Golden Gate Bridge and rode 60 miles through Napa Valley wine count1y. Zeeler and his coworkers then joined the team to visit the Napa Valley Softball League, a softball league for people with various disabilities. Be it Saturn's impeccable customer service or Push America's mission to see people before seeing their disability, boti1 organizations have teamed up for a relationship that has touched the lives of thousands and thousands of people.
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The inaugural Build America took a giant leap forward with the addition of the Hobbs Group, LLC as the presenting sponsor. Build America, Push America's newest progran1, brought 21 team members of Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity together to travel across the country, constructing adaptive amenities at six camps that serve people with disabilities. Hobbs Group, LLC is a specialty provider of risk management, employee and executive benefits, and technology consulting services with 22 offices throughout the United States. The sponsorship was initiated through Ned Kirklin of Kirklin &Associates, LLC, a subsidiary of Hobbs Group, LLC. Kirklin & Associates design property and casualty insurance programs to insure the operations of social and professional fraternal organizations. The sponsorship of Hobbs Group, LLC gave the Build America program instant credibility and allowed for more funds raised byteam members to go directly to the program and the projects built during ti1e team's six weeks on the road.
Build America raised over $63,000 and disbursed $30,000 in grants. In addition, team members donated 6,640 hours valued at over $66,000 in labor costs. However, far greater ti1an ti1e facts and figures of the summer is the impact Build America had on people witi1 disabilities, volunteers ~md ti1e Build America Team itself. "Myoutlook on life has changed. I feel that I've changed lives and in doi ng so I have changed my own," said one team member. "I have truly changed into a better friend, brother and man." Thank you to Hobbs Group, LLC for making a difference in the lives of all the people involved with the inaugural Build America program.
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ll o wever, not so ele mentary a theo ry when it comes to the future ~ uccess or Pi Kappa Phi. Our ccnt c nni <Li is litst approac hing and mo mentum is building ac ross the cOLmu-y as well as in evety chapter. This mo mentum, like a Lightly compressed spring, is set to release its e nergy next summ er in C hari ·sto n as we celebrate I 00 yc;u·s o f brotherhood . But then wh at;> \ Vh at happens when tJ1e cele bratio n is o ver;> \ Vhcrc do we go next;> Never in o ur hi ~ t o ry have so many co me togethe r in suppo rt o f o ne cause. As o f thi s writing, o ver 200 alumni have joined the Ccntcnni;Li Commissio n, which will serve as the guiding fo rce fo r o ur I 00'" annivcrs;u-y. It all began bac k in August 2002, during th e Supre me Chapter in \ •Vas hing1o n, D .C. l':arl y o ne mo rning, less tl1 an 20 alumni ;mel a couple of stall· m embers g-atJ1ered Lu discuss ideas f(>r o ur impending ce ntennial. An idea was bo rn - \ •Vo uldn 't it be !,'Teat to lind I 00 alumni who wo uld eac h do nate a gift o f $1,000 to help make tJ1e ce ntennial a tntly histo ri c eve nt? - So m e said it couldn 't be d o ne . In o rd er to full y unde rstand tJ1 e eno rn1ity o f tJ1is goal, you must first kno w that never in the hi story o f Pi Kappa Phi Fo undatio n have I 00 ;Liumni made a gift o f $ 1,000 in any o ne year pe riod. No w, just over a year !"ro m tJ1at m eeting in o ur nation's capital, ove r 200 a lumni have mad e th at commitment to U1e Foundation! A truly remarka ble ac hi evem e nt tJ1at, o nce again , de mo nstrates wh y Pi Kapps are so special. By th e tim e th e ce nte nni al a rri ves, we ho pe to have 300 m e mb e rs o n th e Ce ntennial Co mmissio n.
\ Ve mmt no t think o r the ce nt enni al a> an e nd but rather a beginning. The b ·ginning o r o ur ~eco nd century o r Building Bett ·r Me n. vV · mu st t;tk · th · lessons lea m cd rro m I he lirst I()() years and usc I h ' Ill as th · ro undati o nl c:>r the n ·xt ce ntury. The ce nt ennial mu st be o ur "springboard to th e ruture," solo ~ p eak . Th · wee k o r August 13-1 7 in C harles to n will be Tl IE CVCnl - a time i(>r each o r US I O look dee p within, 10 re-dedi cate o urse lves to the ideab and ruturc success o r Pi Kappa Phi. Like an y vibrant o rganizatio n , o urs is continu ally evolving. \Vh at it is <llld what it will beco me is up to us. Ce nt ennial Commissio n members will play a large part in shaping th at luturc. It is o ur ho pe thi s gro up wi ll deve lop plans for U1 e nex t I 00 yea rs and se rve as the alumni lead e rship to chart our co urse !"o r th e jo urn ey ahead. \V e hav e b o th a uniqu e and c h a ll e ngin g o ppo rtunity ahead o f us. In an age wh en "reality televi sio n " shapes o ur lives and the "send " butto n initiates fi-ic nd ships, we sho uld be co ntin u;Lily U1 ankrul for instituti o ns like Pi Ka ppa Phi.\ Ve arc mo re abo ut standin g with o ur bro th e rs al o ng th e j o urn ey should e ring th e chall e nges , sharing th e triumph s rath er than idl y watching th eir lives uni(>ld. One hundred years ago thi s ye;Lr, two brothers fi·om Ohio with a vi sio n fo r building a bette r ruture gave ri se to a new way o r life lo r all. On a cold Dece mber d ay o n a dese rted No rtJ1 Caro lina beach , tJ1eir rcvolutio mU) ' Fl)~ng Machine asce nd ed o r its own po wer, re maining airbo rne lo r a scant 12 second s. In addition to such an ac hi eve m e nt, an o th e r gro up o f alumni, large ly fro m Al pha Chapter, have Just o ne ye;u-latcr ;md a few hundred miles soutJ1 o r pledged over $100,000 toward th e constructio n o f the tJ1at histo ric spo t in Kitty H awk, three "bro tJ1crs" - also h atcrnity's I 00'" anniH:rs;u·y gift to Lh c College o f "~ tJ1 a 1~si on fo r building a better future - g-<~thcrcd ;u·o und Charl esto n - a ce ntennial be ll to wer, whi ch will be a small table under l;u11plight ;mel g,Jvc birth to a new way dedicated at next summ e r's Supre me C hapte r. of life and brotJ1erhood tJ1ey called Pi Kappa Phi. Receiving over $300,000 in gifts and pledges fi·om T oday, we arc still airbo rn e - despit e current s o r alumni o ver the course of 12 m o nth s - all to insure tJ1al turbule nt ;Lir, stro ng headwinds slowing o ur gTowth our Centennial is tJ1c l;u·gest and m ost exciting event in changing o ur course !"rom tim e to tim e to avo id o ur histo ry - wo uld be considered UlC actio n. But what threatening sto rm s. In ract, we arc still asce nding sort o f "cqmLI ;u1d o pposite reactio n" 11~ 11 it create? \Viii still climbing, to unimagi nable height s, limited o nly by tJ1e giving sto p when tJ1e party is over!> \Viii it decrea.<.c!> o ur dreams ;llld o ur reso lve to m;Lkc 1he m a reality. In a wo rd , no. \Ve mu st di sprove this basic law Pi Kappa Phi has stood th e tes t o r time . This is o f phys ics whe n it com es to suppo rting tJ1e !"uturc o f o ur mo ment. Let us seize tod ay - no t with wo rd s o r o ur belo ved fraternit y. Mu ch like th e champi o nship idle obse rvati o n, but with action. Our actio ns now dive r o n a springboard , hi s do wnward "action " lead s will di ctate the "reacti o ns" we ex peri ence during the to a dramati c, upliftin g a nd p o we rful o ppos ite nex t I 00 yea rs. Our la und e rs e ntru sted us with a "reactio n," launching him sk)ward , eyes clearly focused precio us gill. Let us ~ u·i ve as bro th ers to p;L'>s tJ1is gilt on tJ1 e tas k at hand , every muscle trained to respo nd o r bro the rhood in Pi Kappa Phi to th ose )'CliO com e, in perfect unison to complet e his goal. eve n stronge r and smu·ing higher than it i ~ today!
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pi kapp college 2003 As Dr. Ph1111p Summers stood on the stage of the
McA111ster Auditorium in front of BOO brothers and friends to accept the 2003 Mr. Pi Kappa Phi Award this August, he told a simple and entrancing story of his experience meeting Founder Simon Fogarty at a campground in Sumter, South Carolina. Students and alumni that had gathered for Pi Ka.pp College 2003 listened to Dr. Summers desoribe the many lessons he learned from Fogarty and the faculty at the inaugural Pi Ka.pp College in 1969. Pi Ka.pp College bas welcomed brothers from across the
country every other summer for over 40 years. Its graduates and faculty have ranged from the founders of our order to the newest associate members. Hot, southern Augusts have greeted more than 6000 attendees over the years, and Pi Ka.pp College 2003 was no different. The campus of Furman University was flooded with a
mass of green notebooks, as over 400 students attended Pi Ka.pp College and walked away with a master's degree in fraternity and memories that will last a lifetime. Pi Ka.pp College is defined in the White Diamond and in
other fraternity mater1als in two ways: 1. The premiere leadership academy of its kind, held every other summer in August; or 2. A "college" formed for one week in the summer to educate our members on the skillB involved in building leading chapters. Pi Ka.pp College 2003 synthesized these elements to create
a fully-opers.ttona.l "university" that convened for one week to teach the sk1llB neoessa.ry to bulld lead1ng
Seven "maJors" were offered, from Archon Excellence to 8erv1oe I.ea.rn1ng. Volunteers, friends, student
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his needs as well as his chapter's. On tbe last eventng during tbe "graduation ceremony,"
John Spence, Alpha Epsllon (Florida.) delivered a. powerful clostng address oha.llenglng each member in a.ttend.a.noe to lead our fra.tern.a.l order into a. new century with integrity a.nd forethought that w1ll a.llow us to truly embody tbe title of "America's Fraternity."
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Other highlights of tbe schedule 1nclud.ed tbe
a.rriva.l of tbe Journey of Hope 2003 South Team a.nd tbe inaugural Build America. Team, tbe model Ritua.l of Initiation as performed by Delta. Chapter (Furman), the 7th Biennia.l Pi K.a.pp OJympics a.nd Pig Roast, a.nd tbe
awardS ceremony that recognized the Fraternity's best a.nd brightest. Pi K.a.pp College bas been building better men a.nd empowering them to build
lea.dtng chapters since Harry Trum.a.n was in the White House, a.nd this year's gathering was a. success for a.ll students a.nd faculty in attendance. After emerging from his second intense leadership session with Brother John Spence, one student said, "What I've been through here these past four ds3rs bas been at least life changJng, if not more."
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Chapters tllat achieve excenence through well-run chapter operatiOns. 1nclud1ng: rank 111 the upper 50 percent of frater111t1es on campus in membership and scl1olarsh1p. meet recruitment goals and 1n1tiate 80 percent of all men pledged
The 2003 Pi Kappa Phi National Awards Ceremony was held at Pi Kapp College in Greenville, S.C., at Furman University.
lAMBDA (GEORGIA) ZETA PHI (COLORADO ST.)
EPSILON ALPHA (ELON) THETA DELTA (FLORIDA INT'L)
W.E. Edington Award I ALPHA MU (PENN ST.) 3.18
Theron Houser Award I DELTA ALPHA (VIRGINIA TECH)
Highest combined chapter GPA from last calendar year
Most Improvement 1n chapter operations 路over the past year
Joe Sewell Award I DELTA OMEGA (TEXAS A&M)
Web Site of the Year Award I EPSILON MU (BRADLEY)
Best overall performance in intramural sports
Best Web s1te ma111tained by an undergraduate chapter
Lighthouse Award I THETA DELTA (FLORIDA INT'L)
Community Service Award I DELTA OMEGA {TEXAS A&M)
Most supenor programming for the1r members
Most meaningful contribution to the overall improvement of their community
DELTA PSI (TEXAS-ARLINGTON)
Added ValUe Award I EPSILON EPSILON (VIRGINIA-WISE)
Push America Cup I ETA CHI (TEXAS CHRISTIAN) $11.200
' I JASON KWARTNER TIwmas H. Sayre Award PSI (CORNELL)
Dr. PhilliP, M. Summers CHRISTOPHER COLE Student of the Year Award ZETA PHI (COLORADO ST.) Most outstanding individual student member in the nation
DALTON Howard H. Baker Leadership Award IDAVID BETA NU (HOUSTON)
Archon of the \ear Award
Newsletter of the Year Award I OMEGA(PURDUE)
. al Governor 0f the v1ear 1\War A. d ITOM SULLIVAN Reg10n DELTAOMEGA(TEXASA&M)
Chapter w1th tl1e highest annual fund ra1s1ng 111 the nat1on
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Most outstand1ng archon of a P1 Kappa Ph1 chapter
Most outstand1ngalumn1 newsletter
Most outstanding regional governor of Pi Kappa Phi
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HOWARD Yo Iunteet. 0 f the Year Award I MICHAEL DELTA CHI (KANSAS STATE)
. h I DELTA CHI (KANSAS STATE) Alumru Chapter oft e Year Award HOUSING CORPORATION
Most outstanding chapter advisor* of P1 Kappa Phi *THETA ZETA (GEORGE WASHINGTON)
Most outstanding district counselor of Pi Kappa Phi
Most outstanding alumni chapter of Pi Kappa Phi
Most outstand1ng volunteer of P1 Kappa Ph1
Housing Corporation of the Year Award ITHETA EPSILON (KANSAS) Foundation Chapter Participation Award I ZETA CHI (ALBRIGHT) Chapter w1th highest percentage of NPC members
Most outstanding housing corporation of Pi Kappa Phi
Foundation Chairman's Award I DELTA UPSILON (PITISBURG) Chapter w1th largest number of NPC members
Summit Award
Recruitment Excellence Awards
Most outstanding chapter by geographical region
Mixson Award IEPSLION ALPHA (ELON) Most outstanding chapter in the nation on a campus with seven or less NIC fraternities- highest honor for a collegiate chapter
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Most outstanding chapter in the nation on a campus with eight to 17 NIC fraternities - highest honor for a collegiate chapter
Kroeg Award I ALPHA PSI (INDIANA) Most outstanding chapter in the nation on a campus with 18 or more NIC fraternities- highest honor for a collegiate chapter
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] f you are looking for altematil'l'> to the Sl\R Program for your chapter's alcohol education, then look no further. 'lb better sene the nl'Ctb of its undergraduate chapters. Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity h :L~ updated its alcohol education prowam to include two new options. h:L~cd on tlw recommendations of tJw Risk \lanagcment Committee after re1 ie111ng policies and procedures pertaining to alcohol usc. Undergraduate chapters 11ill be able to choose between three programs to complete the alcohol education requirement. According to Dr. Lori Ebc1t, Director of Alcohol Education, the tk'Cision was intended to strengthen policies, improve education and training, and pre1ent/rcduce alcohol related harm to students, chapters and the National Fraternity, b) prol'iding comprehcnsi1c alcohol education to students. "It became very clear that one program could not provide a ·fix all· approach," said Dr. Ebert. "The [Risk ~lanagement) Committee [is] committed to pru1iding comprehensive alcohol education." "\Ve have listened to fe<.\lback from our members and re;ponded with tJm.'C alcohol education progr:uns to meet their nl'l'lis," said Dr Ebe1t The fir-.t new choice on the menu gil'es students the freedom to compl~te the course online. Alcoho!Edu is the first and most widelv used online alcohol prevention program. The three-hour course con;ists of audio ami l'ideo presentations that include brief lectures. research data and interactive case studies, giving student~ medical and science-based infonnation needed to make responsible dt'Cisions. The program aii0\1\ students to complete the course privately on their own time. Student~ begin by signing in and taking an ~L~st.'SSment that mea~u1-es knoll ledge, attitudes and behmiors plior to taking tl1e course. The program's lessons are designed not only to help studcnl\ apply new knowledge, but also to a<,>ist them in analyzing tl1eir thinking and decision-making about alcohol. The final examination pr01ides a record of the student< acquirt\1 knowledge and comprehension of the program. Alcohol Skills Training Program (ASTP) is another new choice that undergraduate chapters hal'e in educating their members. The program is unique in the fact that it acknowledges that college students drink and that any steps toward reduced risk are steps in the right direction. 111e two-hour course, in which students can learn about alcoholrelated behavior, is designed to increase students' interest in critically examining their drinking patterns and e1entually implementing the skills they learn. In doing so, students can learn to recognize high-risk situations and to minimize the potential negative consequences through prel'entatiw action or reduced consumption.
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The S'\~\R Progr:m1 (Studenl'i Talking about Alcohol Responsibly) II'IL' previous!} tl1e only choice in alcohol education program min~. It specializes in addre;sing the nl'Lxls of high-risk dnnking audience~ such <L~ Dl'l offenders, college student,, and fraternity and sororit) member.. The five-hour program is intended to pel\Uade resistant audiences to ex<mline ami change their attitudes and behaviors concerning alcohol and dru~ use. The STAR Program was designed to reduce the ri k of studenl' experiencing any type of alcohol or drug related problem at any point in life. The program has demonstrated the ability to increase abstinence and reduce high-risk drinking :m10ng adolescents, youn~ adult,, and adults. The addition of Alcoho!Edu and ASTP to the STAR Program creates a menu of alcohol education options for Pi Kappa Phi'> undergraduate chapter.. "Chapters have been very positil'e to this change because the) arc allowed to decide which program meet' their needs," said Dr. Ebert. According to Dr. Ebe1t, Pi Kappa Phi is attempting to maintain it'> position on the leading-edge of fratemi~· education progr;uns in addition to meeting the need-; of ib members. "l ndoubtcdl), Pi Kappa Phi is leading all fratemal organizations with a comprehensive, 'threepronged' approach towards alcohol education."
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On August 14, 2004, Pi Kappa Phis from across the country will gather at the 49th Supreme Chapter to make history. On this date in Charleston, S.C., Pi Kappa Phi
will unveil its 1OOth anniversary gift to the College of Charleston, a 40-foot bell tower with a 620-pound bell, inscribed, "Dedicated to the unbroken stream of men to whom we owe our wonderful Pi Kappa Phi."
Similar to the memorial gate adjacent to Randolph Hall (25th anniversary), the clock atop Randolph Hall (50th anniversary), and the red rose garden near Green Street (75th anniversary), the bell tower will be a permanent marker on the campus that gave birth to Pi Kappa Phi, and will serve as a symbol of uniry in brotherhood as our fraternity looks ahead to its second century.
The original idea of the bell tower was conceptualized by the centennial gift committee headed by Durward Owen,
Xi (Roanoke). Members of the committee include Thomas Sayre, Kappa (UNC), Ted Scharfenstein, Beta Beta (Florida Southern), Tim Dangerfield, Alpha (Charleston), Jim Mountjoy, Delta Lambda (UNCC), Bobby Marlowe, Alpha (Charleston), and Glenn McConnell, Alpha (Charleston).
A portion of the funds for the bell tower have come from the 200 plus Centennial Commission members as well as donations by individual alumni members, largely from Alpha Chapter.
tt.l~t<JN-f If you would like information on how to support this project, please contact Dick Baker at (800) 929-1906 ext. 106 or via email at dbaker@pikapp.org
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PI KAPPA PHI BELL TOWER COllEGE OF CHAlU.ESTON GLENN KEYES AR.CHITECTS 20AUGUST03
fridayaugust 1 12:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m .
Registration
7:30 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.
Religious
12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Walking tours of Alpha House1Campusl90 Broad Sr.
8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m .
Founding Fathers & Fo rm er Archons Breakfast
BBQ at Cistern
This special breakfast honors and recognizes members who have served as the Archon oftheir chapter and/or accepted the challenge of bringing Pi Kappa Phi to their campus as a Founding Father or Re-Founding Father. You must qualifj to attend this event.
6:00 p.m . - 9:00 p.m.
All are invited to a BBQ at the College ofCharlestons famous cistern in front ofRandolph Hall Explore the surroundings to discover Pi Kappa Phis previous anniversary gifts. 7:00 p.m. - I 0:00 p.m .
Centennial Commission & Boasd of Governors Event
For Centennial Commission Members, Centennial Gift campaign participants, Board of Governors, Foundation Trustees, the National Council, and their guests.
ervice (non-denomi national)
10:00 a.m.- 11:00 a.m. JoumeyofHope/BuildAmericaiCenrennial Ride-A-Long Arrival Come out and welcome the journey ofHope and Build America teams as they complete their summer-long trek through America having raised thousands ofdollars and generated countless hours ofawareness on behalf ofpeople with disabilities. 11 :30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Push America Theme Lunch
1: 15 p.m.-2:15p.m.
Comm ittee Meetings I Educational Sessions
3:30 p.m . - 5:00 p.m.
Supreme Chapter Session #2
6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Journey of H ope Cockta il Reception I Banquet
N u Phi Cocktai l Reception I Banquet The 11th biennial Nu Phi banquet and reception is an invitation only event. Pi Kappa Phi alumni are eligible for induction into the Nu Phi Society after having attended five Supreme Chapters, or having been recognized as Mr. Pi Kappa Phi or inducted into the Hall offame. 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m .
urdayaugust 14 7:00a.m. -8:00a.m.
Founders Race
All are welcome to gather for an early morning run through the market and historic Charleston on a 5K course. Refreshments will be available immediately foUowing the race. 8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m .
Alumni Breakfast
I 0:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Centennial Gift Dedication
All are welcome to attend the unveiling ofPi Kappa Phis gift to the College of Charleston: a 40-Joot bell tower and commemorative plaque to our three Founders. 11:30 a.m. -1:00 p.m.
Foundation Theme Luncheon
1:30 p.m.-2:30p.m.
Supreme Chapter Session # 1
3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m .
Foundation Leadership Forum
4:30p.m. - 5:15 p.m.
Committee Meetings I Education Sessions
5:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
General Reception I Supreme Banquet
The Supreme Banquet is the Fraternitys opportttnity to recognize and honor alumni, stttdents and chapters for their work to forward the ideals ofPi Kappa Phi. A special presentation on our first century of brotherhood will be featured 9:15p.m.
Ritual of Initiation
ondayaugust 16 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
National President's C ircle Breakfast
8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Past Staff Breakfast
CSS H.L. Hunley Tour Visit the recently raised CSS H.L. Hunley- the civil war era submarine designed by the South to break through the blockade of Charleston. Now the subject of intense archeological research, the Hunleys story is both unique and tragic.
9:30 a.m. - 11 :00 a.m.
9:30a.m . - I 1:00 a.m.
Founders' Graves Visitation
11:30 a.m . - 1:00 p.m.
Fraternity Theme Luncheon
1:30 p.m . - 2:30 p.m.
Committee Meetings I Education Sessions
3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Supreme Chapter Session #3
6:30 p.m. - l 0:00 p.m.
Patriot's Point Closing Event
join us aboard the USS Yorktown for this very special closing event. Food and entertainment aboard one ofAmericas most famous aircraft carrier sets the backdrop for the closing of the convention and anniversary activities
ayaugust 15 7 :00 a.m. - J 0:00 a.m.
Hospi mli ry Sui re
7:00a. m. - I 0:00a.m.
Hospitaliry su ite
10:00 a.m.- J 1:00 a. m.
H istori c
7 :30 a. m. -8:00a.m.
Reli gious ervice (non-denominati nal)
I 0:00 a.m. - I I :00 a.m.
Jowncy of Hope/Build America /Centennial Ride-A-Long Arrival
harleston Carri age Tour
Discover in full color the richness of Charlestort by experiencing a guided, carriage tour through the city. In one hours time, yott will explore the cobblestone and narrow streets of this historic city while hearing about the fascinating people and plnces that gives Charleston the charm it possesses.
11:30 a.m. -3:00p.m.
12: 00 p.m. -4: 00p.m.
Walking rou r of Alpha House/ am pus/90 Broad St.
Listed in the National Register of Historic PlAces, Magnolia Planmtion is tbe oldest major public garden in America. Lunch and trttmportation provided.
3:00 p.m. - 4:00p.m.
High Tea at
harl e ron Pl ace
Experience the elegance ofafternoon high tea at Charleston Plnce Hotel. Located just blocks away from the Market, Charleston Plnce pr011ides a quick respite from a busy day of shopping or sight seeing. join other spouses and guests for this wonderfit! mid-day break.
11 :30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
pauses' Magnolia Plamation To ur
C hildren's Trip ro C hildren's Mu eum
For children ages three months to 12 years, this museum will entertain and educme children and adults as to lift on in the Lowcoumry ofSouth Carolina. Lunch and transportation provided 4:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
upreme C hap ter Sessio n #2
6:00p.m.- 9:00p.m.
BBQ at C istern
All are invited to attend the National Presidents inaugural address.
7:00 p.m. - J 0:00 p.m.
Centenni al Comm ission & Board of Governors Evem
6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Nu Phi
6:00p.m. - 10:00 p.m .
Nu Phi Kids' Banquet
7:00p. m.-
Nu Phi Spo uses' Dinner
ocktai l Recepri n
Served in the Long Room at McCrady$- one ofthe most elegant experiences in all ofCharleston.
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7: 00 a. m. - 10:00 a.m.
Hospitaliry suite
7 :00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m .
Hospitaliry uite
7: 00 a. m. - 8:00 a.m.
Founders Race
9:30 a.m. - 11 :00 a. m.
CSS H.L. Hunley Tour
10:00 a.m. - II :00 a. m.
Centennial G ift Dedication
9:30 a.m. - II :00 a.m.
Founders' Graves Visitation
II :30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Spo uses' Hisroric Battery House Tour
I J :30 a.m . - 1:30 p.m.
Explore a more intimate side ofCharleston by seeing what life was like in one ofthe many beautiji1l and historic homes. Lunch and transportation provided. 11:30 a.m. -3:00p.m.
Ch ildren's Trip to SC Aquarium
Located along the Cooper River just east ofBay Street, the SC Aquarium captures the very best marine life in the Lowcountry. Lunch and transportation provided. 5:30p.m.- 9:00p.m .
Kids' Banquet
Children will enjoy dinner & entertainment during the Sttpreme Banquet. Chaperones and activities will be provided. 5:30 p.m. - 9: 00 p.m.
General Reception I Supreme Banquet
I I :30 a.m . - 1:30 p.m . 6:30 p.m. - I0:00 p.m.
pauses' Cooking C lass & Lunch C hildren's Luncheon & Entertainment Patriot's Point Event
Conference Registration Fee
$ 100
$100
ala carte menu
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-BBQ at the Cistern -Centennial Comm ission & Board of Governors Event'
$40 TBD
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-Founders Race -Alumni Breakfast -Foundation Luncheon -Supreme Banquet & Reception
No Charge S/MIUXL $ $40 $ $50 $ $75
md wgu.H 15 -Found ing Father & Former Archon Breakfast" -Push America Luncheo n -Nu Phi Reception & Banquet*
111 >n b• Jugusc 16 -Past Staff Breakfast" -CSS H.L. Hun/ry Submarine Tour or -Founders' Graves Vis itation -Fratern ity Lun cheon -Pa triot's Point Closing Event
$40 $50 TBD
$ $
$40 $10
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No Charge $50 $50
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subtotal $
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child's name chaperone's name
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ala carte menu Conference Registration Fee
$50
$ 50
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TOURS & EXCURSIONS
a la carte menu
-Historic Charleston Carriage Tour
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TOURS & EXCURSIONS
-Historic Charleston Carriage Tour -High Tea at Charleston Place
$15 $25
(Fri/Sa t/Sun/Mon) circle days $15 x days $ $25 $
-Hospitality Room w/ deluxe continental breakfast -BBQ at the Cistern
$
$
MEAL EVENTS
(Fri/Sat/Sun/Mon) circle days $15 x days$
-Hospitality Room w/ deluxe continental breakfast -BBQ at the Cistern
$40
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-South Carolina Aquarium Trip & Lunch
$25
$
$50 $75
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$25
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$40
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-CSS H.L. Hunley Submarine Tour
$10
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No Charge
$
$25 $40
$ $
MEAL EVENTS
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-Founders Race -Historic Battery House Tour & Lunch
S/M/L/Xl
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-Children's Banquet -Supreme Banquet & Reception 3J
MEAL EVENTS
-Foundation Luncheon -Supreme Banquet & Reception
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TOURS & EXCURSIONS
-Trip to Children's Museum & Lun ch MEAL EVENTS
-Nu Phi Kids' Banquet*
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-Magnolia Plantation Tour & Lunch
$60
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-Push America Luncheon -Nu Phi Spouses' Banquet' II
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$50 $50
$ $
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TOURS & EXCURSIONS
-CSS H.L. Hunley Submarine Tour
$10
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-Fraternity Luncheon -Patriot's Point Closing Event
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subtotal $ alumnus subtotal $ guest subtotal $ child subtotal $ grand total $ Please mail rcgisrrarion and paymenr ro: Pi Kappa Phi Nat ional Headquarters PO Box 240526 Charlot«, NC 28224 For quesrions, comacr
Denise Nelson Director of Business Affairs (800) 929-1904 ext. 112 dnelson@pikapp.org fax: (704) 504-0880
NOMINAnNG COMMinEE SEEKS INPUT D o you have a suggestion for a qualified brother to serve on the National Council of Pi Kappa Ph i as the Fraternity enters its second centllly? If so, we want to hear from yout Alove for Pi Kappa Phi, a resp ct for the Ritual that binds us togethet; a feeling of brotherhood with all members of the Fraterni ty, a willingness to share your fraternal experiences with other brothers and prospective members, and a personal vision for the Fraternity are all attributes of the men we seek. In addition, brotl1ers who are willing to commit a considerable amount of personal time, energy and fin ancial resources, have experience in professional duties and interpersonal relationships, combined with the strength to make tough decisions for the good of the ordet; begin to define the type of person the Nominati ng Committee is looking for as it prepares a slate of officers to propose as leaders of the fraterni ty for 2004 - 2006, beginn ing at our 49th Supreme Chapter Meeting in Charleston, S.C., next August. The aminating Committee consists of five members: a student member who will be appointed this fall, and four former National Presidents, jerry Brewer, Nathan Hightower, Dr. Pat Figley, and Hany Caldwell, with Caldwell as Chairman. The Nominating Commi ttee plans to cast a wide net seeking your input. Please notify us by letter, fax or e-mail prior to December 10, 2003, if you have an interest in serving your fraternity as a member of the National Council (or in any other capacity), or if you wish to recommend a person you believe to be qualified and interested. The ominating Committee will contact tl1ose persons who respond or who are recommended in order to obtain more infom1ation, with the intention of developing the proposed slate by February 15, 2004. The Nominating Committee's recommendation will be publicized in Ap ril, 2004. Send your suggestions to Hany Caldwell at 985 Valley View Road, Indian Springs, AL35 124, fax to (205) 9822705 or e-mail to hecpkpnom@yahoo.com
Be part of history by helping todefi ne it. As part ofour IOOth An n i~ rsary Celebration, we wi ll identify the top 100 Pi K~q>pa Phis of all time. Please participate bynominating members who you think have made a significant contribution to the Fraternity. Your nominations may include members of your chapter, but are not restricted to those members. Send in up to 100 individual nominations or send in just one. We will feature tl1e top 100 Pi Kappa Phis with a special centennial com memorative edition of tl1e Star and L.-unp at Supreme Chapter in August 2004. We will be accepting nominations until january 9, 2004. Please nominate those who are of upst~mdi n g character, have contributed to the welfare of the Fraternity and those who can rightfullystand in America's Leading Fraternity's top 100 men of our first century! Please send nomi nations to Mr. Patrick john Kuhnle, 1'0. Box 2700, WLafayette, I 47996 or to centennial@pikapp.org
THE ORIGINAL MINUTES \Vriu •n by th • hand of !larry Mixson in clark grL'Cn ink :trc the original minutes of the fi Nmt'Cting on llL'CCilliX'r 10, 190·1, at 90 Broad Stl'l'Ct, Charle>ton, S.C. Th • original min utes arc on dbpl ay at Pi Kappa Phi II •adqua rtcrs in a l uckl~l glass top display lx>x.
THE ORIGINAL FLAG Designed by Albert IV. Meisel,Alpha Xi (Polytechnic), theoriginal nag is of the same design used by Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity today. The origin al nag is framed at Pi Kappa Phi lleadquarters and hangs among several photographs, plaques and awards of the Fratemity.
THE MARBLE TABLE The marble table, "The table upon which Pi Kappa Phi w:t~ founded," welcomes visitors to Pi Kappa Phi Headquarters with a guest book and quill. It was donated to Pi Kappa Phi Headquarters by brothers T Willard and j. Jleynolds, both of Alpha (Charleston), in memory of our founding fathers.
CALL FOR MEMORABILIA Pi Kappa Phi is calling upon you to help collect, record and prese!Ve our history for
would be housed at National Headquarters in Charlotte, N.C., followi ng
futu re generations of brotl1ers. The Fraternity would like to expand its collection of
the Centennial Celebration. Any person wishing to contribute
memorabilia 10 place on displ ay at the
memorabilia should send tl1e donation to Pi Kappa Phi Fratemity lleadquarter.;,
Centennial Celebration in Charleston, S.C., Augusll 3- 17, 2004. The fraternity is eager to receive donations important to the history of the Fratemity. Any items donated would become property of Pi Kappa Phi Fraterni ty and
1'0. Box 240526, Charlotte, NC 28224.
For any fu rther inquiries contact Tom Atwood, Director of Alumni Service , at 800.929. 1904 ex I. I0~ Or tatwood@pikapp.org.
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The Craziest Game of Poker WHO WOULD HAVE 'BET THE FARM' THAT THIS TENNESSEE ALUMNUS WOULD OVERCOME THE ODDS TO BECOME THE ACE IN A ROYAL FLUSH OF POKER PLAYERS
It was no ordinary game of poker. Playing amongst tenured card sharks puffing their cigars and twirling their poker chips at Binnions' Casino, this 27year-old Pi Kappa Phi defeated world-class poker players to become the World Champion of poker. Over the sum mer, Chris "Money" Moneymaker, Alpha Sigma (Tennessee) , competed with over 800 professional poker players from 27 different countries. The underdog from day one, Moneymaker qualified for the World Series of Poker tournament in Las Vegas after winning an online tournament. Moneymaker paid a mere $40 entry fee to play with the world's best poker players. Wearing his trademark Oakley sunglasses, Moneymaker beat all odds to win the $2.5 mi ll ion jackpot. Moneymaker's incredible 'gamble' began when he joined Pi Kappa Phi at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville, Tenn . He joined the organization to meet new friends, but soon discovered he would get more than he bargained for. In his fraternity, Moneymaker found brotherhood, confidence and a passion for poker. During his stay in the fraternity house, Moneymaker learned the game, playing many hands of poker with his brothers as well as online. However, he didn't start playing Hold'em, the standard used in the World Series tournament, until his senior year at the Universi ty of Tennessee. Moneymaker's bachelor's and master's degrees in accounti ng helped him excel at
Jeremy Galvm, Alpha Om1cron (Iowa State), former Director of Volunteers and Chapter Serv1ces tor P1 Kappa Phi, has accepted the pos1tion of Assistant D1rector of Development for the Iowa State Un1vers1ty Foundation. He also serves as the chapter adv1sor tor Alpha Om1cron.
poker. In addition, Moneymaker served as
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treasurer of the Alpha Sigma Chapter as well as Push America chairman, teaching
Playing hand after hand of poker was tiring and strenuous. Howeve1; with the crowd on his side chanting "Go Money"
him leadership and ambition. "My time with Pi Kappa Phi taught me so many things, l don't even know where to begin. I grew up a tremendous
and his eye on tl1e prize, Moneymaker
amount in college, and credit my experience with the Fraterni ty for eve1ything," said Moneymaker. In poker, pl aye rs will spend hours setting traps using false body language with which to lure competitors. Learning
endured to become the champion. Participating in his first live tournament, Moneymakersuccessfully eliminated several professional poker players, includingjohnny Chan, the poker legend featured in the movie "HAVING SOMEONE INFORM ME OF THIS TENDENCY Rouuders. GAVE ME ONE MORE TRICK UP MY SLEEVE."
to pl ay the game online, Moneymaker was accustomed to rely on betting
An accountant by day and poker shark by
CHRIS MONEYMAKER
"MY TIME WITH PI KAPPA PHI TAUGHT ME SO MANY THINGS. I GREW UPA TREMENDOUS AMOUNT IN COLLEGE, AND CREDIT MY EXPERIENCE WITH THE FRATERNITY FOR EVERYTHING." CHRIS MONEYMAKER
strategies rather than falling into the common trap of watching body language. Moneymaker was quick to use this unique trait to his advantage. "I was told that I had been twitching my nose when l bluff, therefore it was a tactic that I used to my advantage in the later rounds," said Moneymaker "Having omeone inform me of tllis tendency gave
night, Moneymaker spends nearly20 hours a week playing Hold'em. His wife, Kelly, has since picked up the game, giving him a run for his money. The couple is teaching their 6-month-old daughter, Ashley, to follow suit as she has already begun to learn to hold the cards herself. All in all, Moneymaker and his family know when to hold 'em and when to fold 'em.
On May 22, 2003, Sean Burch, XJ (Roanoke) reached the top of Mt. Everest At an elevation of 29,035feetab0vesealevel, Mt Everest1sthe h1!'}1estpointon Earth.
Pete Barr, Alpha Epsilon (Fionda), presents R1chard Smalley, Beta Iota (Toledo), w1th h1s Golden Leg)on Certificate for 50 years of membershiP 1n P1 Kappa Ph1.
This fall , Beta Omicron (Northwestern) made history by initiating an associate member. However, this associate member was far from ordinary. Before his initiation ceremony, this brother held the title of "pledge" for nearly 50 years, the longest such title in the history of Pi Kappa Phi Fraterni ty. On October 24, 2003, ti1e Beta Omicron Chapter initiated Bill Cook (age 66), officiallyending his 47-year tenure as a "pledge." The ceremony took place over NSU's Homecoming weekend in atchitoches, La., making Cook the newest Beta Omicron initiate. "It is my honor to accept this membership," Cook said of his initiation. "Being initiated into Pi Kappa Phi has brought back the excitement of a freshman pledge, and has culminated ti1e meaning of brotherhood for me. " According to Cook, he was unable to complete tlle "pledge" requirements in 1955 due to outside responsibilites. However, he regained contact with his brothers after the 1956- 1962 Founders Alumni Group began hosti ng biennial reunions in 1995 in efforts to rekindle old friendships. Last spring, at ti1e request of ti1e Founders Alumni Group, tlle Beta Omicron Alumni Chapter officers voted to bring Cook
into tlleir alumni membership ranks, setting tlle stage for tlle long overdue initiation. "During my pledge year, my fraternity brotllers were just a group of young men struggling to make it ti1rough college, and who seemed to know ti1e value of real friendships," said Cook. " ow, some 47 years later, I find myself closely knitted in tl1at same group of men tl1at has toad tlle test of time." While attending NSU, Cook received several honors for his pitching abilities. Among his awards wereMW' Honors in !be Gulf States Conference - 1957-58 and
Winningest College Baseball Pitcher in tbe Nation - 1957. In 1976, Cook was tlle
fi rst baseball player to be inducted into the NSU Hall of Fame and now, after 44 years, still holds the pitching record at NSU for
Most Total Wins. After graduating from NSU in 1960, Cook entered the Army in 1964. In his 20 years in the service, Cook served with the lO! st Ai rborne Division, the 1st Infantry Division (Mech), the 25th Infantry and the 48th Transportation Group. Cook served two tours in Vietnam during 19651966 and 1968- 1969. He retired as a major in 1984.
Proud Pi Kappa Phis pictured from L toR are Master Sergeant Jimbo Frankum, Staff Sergeant Jeff Kelly, Major Jeff Bowers and Staff Sergeant Joel Usher. The group served active duty in support of Operation: Iraqi Freedom.
During his years of service, Cook earned many military honors. Among ti1ese are the Bronze Star witb Oak Leaf Cluster, Vietnam; the Meritorious Se/'liice Medal wilb Oak Leaf Cluster, Vietnam; tl1eArmy
Commendation Medal wilb Oak Leaf Cluster, Vietnam; and ti1e Vietnam Parachutist Medal. Cook now lives in Smithville, Va., with his wife Mary Ellen. The couple married while attending SU and will be celebrating their 461h anniversary this year. They have four sons and six grandchildren.
Members of Gamma Alpha (West Alabama), from L toR, Joe Alexander and Warden Barry Westbrook, present Nathan Watkins, Omicron (Alabama), his Golden Legion Certificate for 50 years of membership in Pi Kappa Phi. Jason Cosgrove Gamma Alpha Archon, (white shirt), looks on .
With the United States Army engaged in conflicts ranging from Iraq to Afghanistan to the Philippines, the need for talented and dynamic officers to lead troops and gather intelligence has taken on an even greater importance. One Pi Kappa Phi stepping up to that challenge is Lieutenant B1yan Hamilton, Beta Eta (Florida State) A recent graduate from Army Officer
From L toR . Lieutenants BryanT. Hamilton and Brandon C. Jackson at the Army's Officer Candidate School.
"Before OCS, I was a Sergeant First Class, so having to be treated like a private again, even by people I outranked, was often frustratin g," said Hamilton. lloweve1; his in tructors quickly recognized Hamilton's competence and talents as a leader. As a result, Hamilton shot to the top of his cl ass. "During my time there, I was the executive officer (second in command) once, and the company commander twice. Each was an extremely challenging position," said Hamilton. In recognition of the hard work he put into his OCS experience, Hamilton was recognized as the Distinguished llonor Graduate- first out of a cl ass of 140. While at OCS, Hamilton was joined by fellow Pi Kappa Phi Brandon j ackson, Delta Eta (Morehead State) . Both have taken assignments since graduation. Hamilton is currently stationed at Fort Huachuca in Ari zona, attending the
"BEFORE OCS, I WAS A SERGEANT FIRST CLASS, SO HAVING TO BE TREATED LIKE A PRIVATE WAS OFTEN FRUSTRATING." LIEUTENANT BRYAN HAMILTON
Candidate School (OCS), Hamilton had previously spent several years in the Army and had the unique opportunity of entering OCS as a Sergeant First Cl ass. The many experiences Hamilton had as a Sergeant provided both opportunities and challenges once he entered school.
Militaiy Intelligence Officer Basic Course. Upon completing his work there, he is scheduled to join the third lnfant1y Division at Fort Stewart in Georgia. Similarly, j ackson will attend ranger school and will eventually be stationed with Hamilton at Fort Stewart as well.
Joseph M. Colucci, Alpha Theta (Michigan State), was honored by MSU's College of Engineering for his achievement in improving commercial fuels. Colucci is internationally recognized for his work in developing unleaded gasoline and the catalytic converter that has led to a global reduction in vehicle emissions.
Setting the Standard RAISING FUNDS FOR A NEW HOUSE AND HONORING A BROTHER IN NEED, GAMMA GAMMA ALUMNI CHAPTER SETS A NEAR PERFECT EXAMPLE FOR OTHER ALUMNI GROUPS TO FOLLOW.
The Gamma Gamma Alumni Chapter (Troy State) continues to set high standards for other alumni groups to fol low. Among the items on their agenda this year are working with Troy State and Pi Kappa Phi Properties to address the long-term housing needs ofthe undergraduate chapter, thanking long-term Chapter Advisor Robert Palmer who has served the undergraduates for over 10 years, presenting Alumni Chapter President Michael Bunn with a certificate of appreciation for his service and continuing to fundraise for the David Guillot Fund. The David Guillot Fund is named after a fellow Gamma Gamma initiate who suffered a closed head injury after a fall during the summer of 2001. Over the last several years, the alumni of Gamma Gamma Chapter have held fundraisers and events to show their support for Guillot's fami ly and to raise funds for a college endowment for Guillot's son, Max. The alumni chapter recently held a memorial golf tournament in September in which 35 golfers participated to show their support for the Guillot family. Through donations and fees, the tournament raised more than $3,000 for the college endowment fund. To date, over $12,000 has been raised. To learn more about the David Guillot Fund, please visit www.gammagamma.com
ALPHA COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON Following an excellent spring 2004 semester, the Alpha Chapter is readying itself for the Centennial Celebration. The chapter house is currently undergoing renovations. Plans to complete the improvements before the Supreme Chapter are undeiWay. So far, a new foundation to the structure has been poured and two new bathrooms have been installed. In other news, Alpha brought home the Greek Week Champion Trophy, and the Best Bmtherhood on Campus Award, all while maintaining the highest GPA on campus.
SIGMA UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA Sigma has been active in tl1e community as well as on campus. Last spring, Sigma hosted the "Palmetto Centurion Ride," a daylong cycling event from Columbia, S.C., to tl1e College of Charleston as a fundraiser for Push America. With 21 new member.;, Sigma's fall recruitment class was in the top five on campus and was tl1e largest recruitment class for fratemities without houses. Sigma is currently attempting to secure residency in tl1e "Greek Village," a new property for the Greek community on South Carolina's campus.
ALPHA GAMMA UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA Alpha Gamma has set off to another strong year at the Univer.;ity of Oklahoma witl1 31 new associate member.;. The active member,s along with the associate member.;, have set some loftly goals for the semester. The chapter will be defending its chan1pionship titles in the all-campus
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football tournament and the annual homecoming competition. This fall, Alpha Gamma has already been selected for the annual University Sing competition, taken fir.;t place at the Delta Gamma Anchor Splash and hosted one of OU's largest social events, "Pi Kapp Endless Summer." The chapter will be making a powerful bid for the OU President's Trophy this year as well. The men of Alpha Gamma are truly "Proud to be."
ALPHA RHO WEST VIRGINIA The past year has been a successful one for Alpha Rho at West Virginia. Last spring, the chapter took home several awards including Intramural Champs, Best Leadership Training, Best Education Programming and Best Special Achievement. Alpha Rho looks to maintain its reputation in intramurals witl1 successful softball, football and bowling teams tl1is fall. The brothers of Alpha Rho celebrated tl1e 25th anniversary of their re-chartering in October. The celebration included several events and attracted many alumni.
ALPHA SIGMA UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE Alpha Sigma is by far one of tl1e most involved fraternities on its campus. The chapter currently has members who hold leader.;hip positions such as president of student senate, senators and resident assistants. They also hold member.;hip on the executive board for Dance Marathon, a univer.;ity-wide philanthropy event in which Pi Kappa Phis are traditionally highly involved. Alpha Sigma also has brothers on the Student Alumni Association Board, tl1e
judicial board, the !FC executive council, ROTC and Team Vols, the university's volunteer organization. The chapter also has brother.; who coach inner city kids for the local Boys and Girls Club. Alpha Sigma has a representative in almost every organization on its campus.
OELTAOMEGA TEXASA&M The Delta Omega chapter of Pi Kappa Phi started the year with a bang. With a great fall recruitment class of 24 associate member.;, the chapter experienced one of the biggest turnouts in recent history. The new class was one of the largest at Texas A&M this semester. Delta Omega was host to some great service events this fall. The chapter held an event witl1 Project Sunshine, a group which allows college students to become friends with children with disabilities. The chapter also volunteered for tl1e Special Olympics and helped with disability awareness events. They also took part in Univer.;al Design Day, an on-campus event dedicated to making students see how environments, classes, and communications can be made usable for all people regardless of their age or ability.
New associate members of Delta Omega (Texas A&M) show their enthusiam after receiving their bids.
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Theta Zeta at the Top of its Game CAUGHT IN AWHIRLWIND OF SUCCESS, ONE OF PI KAPPA PHI'S YOUNGEST CHAPTERS HAS QUICKLY BECOME ONE OF THE MOST PROMISING
November 15, 2002, marks a milestone accomplishment for the men of Theta Zeta (George Washington). On this date less than 13 months after establishing its George Washington University colony, Pi Kappa Phi granted a charter to the George Washington associate chapter. Receiving their charter in such a short amount of time, it was obvious the Theta Zeta Chapter had much to offer. This fall semester marks yet another milestone for the Theta Zeta. In August, 24 of Theta Zeta's men moved into GW's newest greek residency. A$16 million residence hall for greek organi zations consisting of eight individual townhouses,"Townhouse Row'' was highly anticipated by GW's greek community on a campuswhere avai lablestudent housing is limited. Theta Zeta is one of the Greek organizations (five sororities and three fraternities) that were selected to lease the space from GW. ln December2002, onemontl1afterreoeivingits charter, '111eta Zeta was chosen over eight older and more established Greek organiations to move into Townhouse Row in tl1e fall of 2003. "Theta Zeta stood out over the competition as a leading chapter on campus," said Alex Otwell, Theta Zeta Historian. Theta Zeta has not only become a leading chapter on their campus, but rather tl1e top chapter. Last spring, the men of Theta Zeta were recognized as Fraternity of/he Year 20022003, by the IFC at George Washington. This prestigious award is due in part to maintaining the
"THIS CHAPTER COULD EASILY BE THE RECRUITING POSTER FOR PI KAPPA PHI." KERRY SKELTON, THETA ZETA CHAPTER ADVISOR highest GPA among IFC Fraternities at GW since receiving their charter, as well as attaining tl1e largest recruitment class for the fall 2002 and spring 2003 semesters. According to Kerry Skelton, Delta Chi (Kansas State) and Theta Zeta Chapter Advisor, the success at GW can largely be attributed to the caliber of men who comprise the chapter. "These men demonstrate all of the attributes we seek," said Skelton. "This chapter could easiy be the recruiting poster for Pi Kappa Phi" Theta Zeta seems to have made a habit of turning heads, impressing GWofficials and Pi Kappa Phi Headquarters alike. l11is summer, at Pi Kapp College, Pi Kappa Phi Fratemity named l11eta Zeta asANxiale Chapter of/he Year. In addition, 111eta Zeta's advisor was awarded Chapter Advisor of!he Y(l{ll: Playing at the top of tl1eir game with a proven track record, the men of Theta Zeta Chapter have shown that they are serious about becomingAmerica3' Leading Fralemily and will continue to strive for their goals, building brotherhood along tl1e way.
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Under the leadership of Vice Archon Gagan Saini, Epsilon Epsilon brought in a recruitment class of 23 men. The class was more than twice the size of any other recruitment class on campus. The chapter worked extremely hard to recruit a diverse group of men. Members of the new class are involved in campus organizations including the SGA, RHA, Mu lti-Culture Alliance, Office of Student Affairs and the football team. Last spring, the brothers of Epsilon Epsilon were recognized as All Campus Intramural Champions. The achievement was the first such honor for Epsilon Epsilon.
Chris Bertolino, Vice Archon of Epsilon Tau, was named as the new mascot at St. Joseph's University. The prestigious position is not only highly regarded within the university, but across the nation as well. Both Sports Illustrated and Sporting News have recognized the St. Joseph's Hawk as the best mascot in the nation on several occasions. "Having a Pi Kappa Phi in such a nationally prominent spotlight is great," said Gregory Schmidt, recent Epsilon Tau alumnus. "The St. Joseph's Hawk is one of the most fabled mascots in the nation."
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Zeta Zeta has been participating in several philanthropies. They regularly volunteer at the Grove House, a local Epsilon Theta is bringing brotherhood philanthropy that helps individuals with to new heights and reviving the Greek disabilities. Last spring, Zeta Zeta community at Seton Hall. In attempts to completed a project for the Grove House, improve recruitment success, Epsilon Theta which consisted of demolishing a shed to has made several changes to its recruitment make way for an outdoor barbeque pit. program. By promoting diversity, Epsilon Zeta Zeta was also host to an Theta has challenged "frat guy" stereotypes AccessABILITY project in Jacksonville, Fla. on the Seton Hall campus. The project was to rebuild a ramp for a "THE PURPOSE OF SAl LABILITY IS TO GIVE needy family with EVERYONE AN OPPORTUNITY TO ENJOY disabilities. SAILING." CHRIS HUEBENER, ZETA ZETA In addition, Zeta Zeta has become involved in a new local philanthropy. SailABILITY is a program With a record recruitment class, tl1e strategy has proved successful. According to geared towards teaching individuals with disabilities to sail in accessible boats. Vice Archon Chris Streahle, "Taking the "We teach people with disabilities to pressure off and letting rushes know we are sai I," said Chris Huebener, Zeta Zeta Archon. not all the same allows them to relax and really get to know the brothers. Overall, our "The purpose of SailABILITY is to give everyone an opportunity to enjoy sailing." brothers have really pulled together to give The chapter is currently raising funds us great recruitment results."
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to purchase the "Zeta Zeta Pi Kappa Phi" sailboat for this spring. In addition to its philanthropy events, Zeta Zeta also achieved the highest GPA on its can1pus among all other fraternities as well as Greek Scholar of!be Year.
ZETA KAPPA RICHARD STOCKTON COLLEGE Over the past year, things have been looking up for Zeta Kappa. Named Most Improved Chapter last spring, Zeta Kappa truly earned the title. After finishing multiple road-cleanups, completing hours of volunteer service, hosting their first empathy dinner and raising over$ I,000 for Push America, the chapter was recognized with Best Community Service as well. The men of Zeta Kappa were also Greek Week champions last spring. To add to the momentum, this fall marked the election of one Zeta Kappa member as
Brothers of Zeta Zeta (North Florida) after completing an AccessABI LITY Project. The men built a ramp to accommodate a fami ly with disabilities.
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Greek Council president. Additionally, Brother Erik Raj and his band "The BankRobbers" completed their summer tour. According to lnterpunk.com, their new album was the eighth best-selling underground CD in the nation.
ZETA RHO CALIFORNIA STATE-FULLERTON In tl1e last year, Zeta Rho has reached heights never seen before. In fall 2003, Zeta Rho initiated its 400tll member in just 12 years. Witl1 an associate class of 31 tl1is fall, the chapter cuirentlystands at 91 members, making it tlle largest fratem ity at CSUF. Strong academics as well as strong rec111itment have prevailed witl1in tl1e chapter. Zeta Rho cunentlyholds the highest GPA among all otl1er fratem ities on the CSUF Gunpus. The chapter is quite proud of its accomplishment, as grades have been a difficult issue in past years. Also, for tl1e third consecutive yeru; Zeta Rho will be sending members on tl1e joumey of Hope. Ross McCollum ru1djohn )runes, botll Pi Alphas, ru1d Steve Orona will take part in cyclingevents during the summer of 2004.
Zeta Phi is off to a strong start in 2003. They recruited 26 new members at the beginning of the semester. Zeta Phi has worked hard to mai ntain its pace. The chapter was a finalist in allll categories during Colorado State's Greek Night Out awards ceremony and won seven of tl1e II awards, including Cbapler of Ibe Year. Zeta Phi has received tllis distinction four times in tl1e past five years. Zeta Phi continued its commitment to Push America by donating 11 20 man hours last year. In tl1e S]liing, tl1e chapter const111cted a ramp for AcoessAB!LlTY. l11ey have also volunteered with Adaptive Recreation Opportunities of Fort Collins, Co. In addition, Zeta Phi volunteers witll a sorority to continually participate in dru1ces held on the last Friday of every montl1 for people with disabilities.
ETA RHO TEXAS STATE Eta Rho Chapter had great success with recruitment this fall. Bringing in a record number of 38 men, Eta Rho is vying for the largest fraternity on its cru11pus. With their high numbers and help from their housing corporation, the men of Eta Rho were able to acquire a house. The chapter has been without a house for the last five years. In addition, the chapter had the tl1ird highest GPA on crunpus ru1d received tl1ird place in intramurals overall. Eta Rho won tlle championship in indoor socoer ru1d volleyball. The chapter raised over $3,000 for Push America, a per.sonal record for Eta Rho. The chapter also sent four brothers, Ryru1 Mayer,
jason Biggs, Dustin Alexander and Chad Schroede1; on cycling events this summer. Eta Rho has also made its mark at Pi Kappa Phi Headquarters. Dustin Alexander was a leadership consultant last year and Ryan Mayer is cu rrentl y an intern for Push America.
THETA EPSILON UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS Theta Epsilon has experienced great success since receiving its charter less than two years ago. In the summer of 2002, the chapter acquired a beautiful 70-mrul house near campus. Last spring, at KU's Greek Recognition Night, Theta Epsilon was awarded two of three Greek Men of/be Yettr awards ru1d tlle Cbapler Advisor of /be Year award as well. The spring emester also marked Theta Epsilon's second appearance in Rock Cbalk Revue, a campus-wide philanthropy event that raises over $50,000 for the United Way annually. Rock Chalk Revue, a 50-year-old tradition at KU, i a Broadway-style production put on entirely by students in which Greek organizations pair up to write, produce and perform a musical. Only five pairs are ultimately selected to perform each year. Theta Ep ilon won fom awards for its performance, including Best Set, Best Production Numbe1; Best Video and Best Cboreograpby. Over the ummer, Theta Epsilon sent David Meal! on the journey of llope Anniversaiy Team which marks the third consecutive year the chapter has had members on the journey of Hope. Kyle Wilson represented the chapter in the inaugural Build America. This fall , Theta Epsilon fielded a solid Beta class of 22 associate members. The chapter also hosted a Parents' Weekend that raised over $10,000 in donations for improvement to the chapter house.
ALPHA Mr. William Robert Berrigan Jr. Mr. Edward L. Cook Mr. Andrew Alexander Kroeg Ill Mr. Boyd Livingston Marlow Jr. Mr. George McFarlane Mood Ill Mr. joseph Ortiz Pascual Mr. Harry Irving Robison Jr. BETA Mr. William Frank Guess Mr. Eugene Wilkes Smith GAMMA Mr. Alexander Louis Croce Mr. Ned Ross Crouch EPSILON Mr. Garnett Nelson Henson Mr. Robert Ross Huntley Mr. Lyman joseph Parrigin Jr. ZETA Dr. Francis Preston Owings Mr. Warren McCord Snoddy Jr. ETA Mr. john William Salter Jr. Mr. Edgar Bussey Smith IOTA Mr. William Francis Bennett Mr. James Cozby Byrd Mr. john Robert Katz Mr. Wilford Dixon Kerby Jr. Mr. Norman Herman Kuhlman Mr. William Merritt Pope Jr. Mr. Charles Stowers Roach Mr. Charles Read Simons Mr. Oswald Harley Tompkins Mr. Frank Jackson \'i'hitley KAPPA Mr. Bernice Divine Farmer Jr. Mr. Bailey Williamson Hobgood Jr. Mr. Hobert Glenn Thcker LAMBDA Mr. Horace Edmund Crowe Jr. Mr. Herbert Rupert Ingram Jr. Mr. Michael Thomas Kaiser Mr. john Gatewood Pryor Mr. Sam Mitchell Slade MU Mr. TI10mas Current Endicott Ill Mr. Charles jenkins Hender.son
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ROBERT G. WARTELLE ALPHA DELTA "Bob" Wartelle passed on to Chapter Eternal on June 25, 2003. He is survived by his eight children, his wife and a chapter of brothers who continue to look up to him as a hero. Outside the fraternity, Bob was committed to making the world around him a better place. He served his country as an officer in the Army during WWII, spending time in New Guinea, the Philippines and Japan. To those Alpha Delta brothers who were fortunate enough to have known him, Bob was an inspiration to a lifetime of fraternity loyalty. He will be remembered for a quick wit, great sense of humor, and a passion for helping those around him as well as the priceless gift of service her gave to our fraternity. In 1998, the 46th Supreme Chapter of Pi Kappa Phi honored Brother Wartelle with The Merit Citation, the Fraternity's highest alumni honor with the exception of Mr. Pi Kappa Phi. Brother Wartelle was initiated on May 20, 1939. Mr. Robert Allen Covington Jr. Mr. William Irving Currie Mr. Grover Cleveland Dudley Jr. Mr. Cecil Miller Hefner Mr. Robert Allen Kasey Jr. Mr. john William Kowalczyk Mr. Deland Rae McClure Mr. Allen Theodore Nelson Sr. Mr. Theodore Roosevelt Ryder Mr. Luther Graves Stiff Mr. Charles Michael Thompson Mr. Arthur Gerald Trout Dr. Edward George Watts
OMICRON Col. George Frank Barker Jr. Mr. David Allen Evans RHO Mr. William Melville Bailey Mr. Richard john Bromley Mr. Willson Brooke Gray Mr. William jackson Green Mr. Thomas Ambrose Hollis Mr. Charles Keren Latus Mr. jay Epley Parker Mr. john Miller Peirce Ill Mr. Edward Archibald Thrville Mr. Richard Allen Vogler SIGMA Mr. Lawton Neil Watson TAU Mr. William Donaldson Campbell Mr. Arthur Nathaniel Greene Mr. James Riley Groome
UPSILON Mr. Richard Henry Becker Mr. Randall Edward Crabb Mr. Lisle William Menzimer CHI Mr. Benjamin Ernest Car.son Mr. Emmet Francis Low Jr. Mr. Robert Lee Mitchell Mr. Gary Michael 1)'son PSI Mr. Robert John Sigsbee Mr. Philip Platt Wallace OMEGA Mr. Francis Wayne Adsit Mr. Al len Burnett Craven Mr. Keith). Fallon Mr. Wayne Marlatt Harvey Mr. Donald joe Hendrickson Mr. Donald Eugene Herman Mr. Clayton john ewhagen Mr. Marc Allen Ralston ALPHA ALPHA Mr. Houser Bacon Gilbert ALPHA BETA Dr. Bert R. Burgoyne Mr. Boyd Alexander Evans Sr. ALPHA GAMMA Mr. Harold LeRoy Gasaway ALPHA DELTA Mr. Lyman Spaulding Hopkins
Mr. Charles Alexander Porter Mr. Anthony Walter Savina Mr. Theodore Comstock Scheffer Mr. Robert George Wartelle
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Mr. Prentiss Terell Russell Mr. Y<mdell Swayze Warren ALPHA MU
Mr. john Am ick Condon Mr. William Rayford Conway Mr. onmm '1\.Jdor Pall ister Mr. Fred C. Sivia Mr. Stephen Pinckney Smith Jr. Mr. john Norman Vern am Jr.
Mr. john Denny Brisbane Mr. Guy Charles Closejr. Mr. Kennetl1 Nels Flodin Mr. Adolph Theodore Liebert Ill Mr. Edwin William Mu~>hy Mr. David Herling Porter Mr. Albert Roland Yerkes
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Mr. Thorne Harrison Hammond Mr. William Carl Weir
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Mr. llerber Waldenm Lindholm Mr. George II. Moorhe<KI Mr. David Brymer Parry Mr. Gordon Babcock Stillman Mr. Richard Arthur Wortl1
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Col. Harold Norman llolt USAF Mr. Lawrence Ira Lady Mr. /v1ichael Ralph Mitchell Ltc. Gay Vincenz Piercy M1: Harry Arthur Schlater
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Mr. Roy Edwin Valentine jr
Mr. Owen George Howard Mr. David Alfred Meyer Mr. Ivan Leslie Smith Mr. Edwin Rudolph Stickel
Mr. john Fenton Humiston Mr. orbert Leonard Plivka Mr. Raymond Francis Smith Jr. Mr. Myron Bush Stevens
Mr. Liston Eli Cartledge Jr. Mr. jerry Dale Gall ups Mr. Zeb Vance Lucas
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Mr. Thomas john McCurdy
Mr. Guy William Adams
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Mr. Thomas Emmett Dunn Mr. Bazil Manly Green Mr. Ronald Lee Tase jr Mr. Erwin Faircloth lbrberville
Mr. Richard Wilson jones Mr. Maxwell Lee Ross Mr. Earl Paris Wells
Mr. Steven Patrick Craig Mr. Issac Paul judy Mr. Charles Curtis King
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Mr. Stephen Edward York BETA OMEGA
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Mr. Ronald I~ Castiglione GAMMA GAMMA
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GAMMANU Donald Scherer passed on to Chapter Eternal on February 9, 2003, after being struck by a drunken driver. Donald graduated from the University of Houston with a bachelor's degree in communication only two months prior. As a student at U of H, Donald had an impact upon all those he met. He was active in several campus ministry programs and a founding father of Beta Nu. His love for his fraternity and for Jesus led him to start a campus-wide bible study for the Greek community. Donald also served as the historian and chaplain for his chapter. Throughout college, Donald spent much time ministering and witnessing to bring the love of God to all he met. It is great to know that Donald was so well loved by so many of his friends and fraternity brothers. His smiles will be missed and we will grieve the loss of this fine young man who had so much to live for.
Dr. George 1\Jmer Anderson Mr. Donald Charles Schubert GAMMA XI
Mr. Finis Ronald jones GAMMA RHO
Mr. Clarence E. Winans DELTA BETA
CAPT Thomton Warren Cutler Jr. DELTA PSI
Mr. Nicholas Adam Murzin EPSILON EPSILON
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Mr. Charles Ray Adcox Mr. john Costley Barrow Mr. George Edgar Bruner Jr. Mr. Alexander Merritt Burgin Mr. Arthur Theodore Cullen Mr. Stewart R. Folmar Mr. Charles Erol Hakanson Jr. Mr. William Coates Hurtjr. Mr. Barry Monroe Knox Mr. Charles Edwin Morgan Mr. Lucien Elmore Owen Mr. Charles Edward Saab jr. ALPHA KAPPA
Mr. Philip Smitl1 Dalziel Mr. Michael Carter johnson
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Mr. Ted Roosevelt Leatherwood Col. William]. Legg USA Mr. Raymond George Ritter Mr. Arthur D. Sullivan ~lr. Earl Houston Zwingle
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Mr. Franklin Charles Christ Mr. Richard joseph Sullivan Ill
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Mr. Charles Robert Nichols ALPHA TAU
Mr. Robert Macomber Akin Il l Mr. Loren Alvin Chase Mr. james Mason Cunningham jr Mr. Willian11imothy Dobson Mr. Richard Berwick Donahue Sr. Mr. john Michael Dwyer Mr. Alfred R. Gneiser
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PI KAPPA PHI ANNIVERSARIES GAMMA
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ETAMU
UCBERKELEY Berkeley, California 95th anniversary Founded January 1, 1909
UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA Gainsville, Florida 80th anniversary Founded February 23, 1924
WINGATE COLLEGE Charlotte, North Carolina 10th anniversary Founded December 4, 1993
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FURMAN UNIVERSITY Greensville, South Carolina 95th anniversary Founded March 19, 1909
POLYTECHNIC Brooklyn, New York 75th anniversary Founded November 28, 1928
UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 10th anniversary Founded April 9, 1994
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DELTA PSI
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UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON Seattle, Washington 80th anniversary Founded February 23, 1924
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS- ARLINGTON Arlington, Texas 25th anniversary Founded November 18, 1978
UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA Orlando, Florida 5th anniversary Founded March 27, 1999
*Signifies the year m which an inactive chapter was declared inactive.
EPSILON ALPHA
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ELON COLLEGE Elon, North Carolina 25th anniversary Founded April 28, 1979
NEW MEXICO STATE UNIVERSITY Las Cruces, New Mexico 5th anniversary Founded April17, 1999
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GRAND VALLEY STATE Allendale, Michigan 25th anniversary Founded April 28, 1979 (1992)*
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPI Hattiesburg, Mississippi 5th anniversary Founded April 24, 1999
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THE FIRST IN A TWO PART SERIES EXPLORING THE CONNECTION BETWEEN FRATERNITY AND FAMILY AND HOW LEGACIES ENRICH THE SENSE OF CONNECTION FOUND THROUGH PI KAPPA PHI.
For some in our membership, Pi Kappa Phi is a four-year experience that ends when we walk across the stage to claim our diploma. Yet for many others, Pi Kappa Phi is a richer, deeper experience that is woven into the male line of some families. It is shared between fathers and sons; between grandfathers and grandsons; between uncles and nephews, and finally between brothers. With one Georgia family in particular, Pi Kappa Phi spans three generations and unites men across several different chapters. The Vallottons were formally introduced to Pi Kappa Phi in the fall of 1927 when Joseph Ralph Vallotton pledged the Eta Chapter at Emory University in Atlanta, Ga. Shortly thereafter, his brother, Robert Rouse Vallotton, also joined the Eta Chapter in 1933. The next Pi Kappa Phi Vallotton came when their youngest brother, William Wise Vallotton, was initiated into Mu Chapter at Duke University in Durham, N.C.
Robert Rouse Vallotton II , (who prefers Rouse) is the most recent addition to the Vallotton Pi Kappa Phi legacy that began many years ago. His father, Joseph Edward Vallotton, Lambda (Georgia), was initiated 22 years prior in 1963. Robert Bingham Vallotton, Joseph Edward's brother and Rouse 's uncle, joined the fraternity in 1964 as an initiate of the Beta Tau Chapter. "There are six of us in Pi Kappa Phi," proudly mentions Robert Rouse Vallotton II, Beta Tau (Valdosta State), "and we a ll love our fraternity." Between all of the Vallottons span 58 years of history, divided between four different chapters. In other words, over half of Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity's collective history as an organization has been touched or shaped in some part by a Vallotton family member. The Vallottons h ave been active members of the fraternity too. "My grandparents hosted the colony which eventually became Beta Tau Chapter for dinner in 1958 at their house," said Rouse Vallotton. "My grandmother told me it was a spaghetti dinner and they had so many boys that some of them had to eat on the floor." In addition, Rouse himself has served for several years as Beta Tau's chapter advisor. The Vallotton line will continue with Rouse's son, Tarpley, who is just over one year old. Tarpley is a Pi Kappa Phi "in training" who , according to his dad , will follow in the footsteps of his father, grandfather, great-grandfather, great-uncle, and great-great-uncles as another proud legacy that found his place in Pi Kappa Phi.
Pi Kappa Phi Centennial Celebration August 13 through August 17, 2004 Charleston, South Carolina