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OF PI KAPPA PHI SPRING 1984
AN EDUCATIONAL PUBLICATION
This is the first group photograph of Pi Kapp College held in 1959.
Was this your chair?
25 Years of Leadership
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OF PI KAPPA PHI
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This is the 1982 group shot of Pi Kapp College. While it has changed from the group shot from 1959 on the front cover, the sharing of
Brothers working together can move the world as they did this earth ball in 1980.
ideas and brotherhood has not. Congratulations Pi Kapps on 25 years of leadership.
The food has always been good and plentiful. The outdoor picnic was a highlight of this mid 1970's feast.
Henry Groves leads the cheers and clapping at the 1978 conclave.
q14,7 A Sunshine often brought sessions outside. Durward with the long hair and sunglasses, conducts this 1971 meeting.
Entertaining, as well as educational, sessions are the main course at Pi Kapp College. This was at the 1967 Pi Kapp College.
SPRING 1984
In 1958, the National Council of Pi Kappa Phi authorized the establishment of a national leadership school to be held in August of 1959. The first Pi Kapp College was initiated under the direction of outgoing Executive Secretary Greg Elam and the new full-time Executive Director, Durward W. Owen. The College was held in Sumter, SC, at a state park called Burnt Gin. As Brother Owen recalls, "Everybody was chased from the swimming pond by a family of water moccasins who decided that they had first reign over the territory." Despite this experience, Pi Kapp College was held at Burnt Gin again in August of 1961. No one knows what became of the snake family. The delegates to the 1961 Pi Kapp College were among the many to appreciate and understand the human side to one of the Founders of Pi Kappa Phi, L. Harry Mixson. In his own inimitable way, he told of the founding of the fraternity, its ideals and principles, and forcibly challenged the men present to guard carefully this fraternity. It was a good omen that his message was enthusiastically received, for this was the last fraternity speech made by Brother Mixson. On March 10, 1962, L. Harry Mixson joined the Chapter Eternal. In 1963, the College was moved to the College of Charleston, Charleston,SC. And again moved in 1965 to Davidson College, Davidson, NC, due to the fact that the Administrative Office had been moved from Sumter to Charlotte. Founder Simon Fogarty also made
his last public appearance at the College in 1965. Indeed, the Colleges attended by the Founders were some of the most memorable occasions for an undergraduate at the time. It was at this time that Simon's son became an alumnus initiate of Pi Kappa Phi. He had attended a school as an undergraduate that was not blessed with a Pi Kappa Phi chapter. Roanoke College became the premier site for Pi Kapp College in 1967. This school was chosen as the permanent location for Pi Kapp leadership because of its central location to the majority of our undergraduate chapters. The hospitality and charges by Roanoke College have not been matched or surpassed by any other location. The administration of Roanoke College and the Fraternity's administration have a very comfortable relationship which calls for minimum administration on both parts — the meeting facilities and lodging rooms are in good condition, and the food is OUTSTANDING!! (The food service manager at Roanoke is a Pi Kapp!) 1984 marks the 10th Pi Kapp College held at Roanoke College! In 1974, the U.S. was in the midst of a gas shortage so the decision was made to delay Supreme Chapter one year. Pi Kapp College was then held in 1973 and 1974, and returned to a biennial schedule in 1976. Since that time, other fraternities have followed our lead in cultivating leaders through an intense leadership school format. For this, we are proud! We've been Number One in leadership for 25 years! 6v
The brothers from Auburn Chapter gather around their nominee — the 1969 National Rose.
The instruction hasn't changed much. Durward W. Owen still gives sessions on "Chapter Operation" as he did in this 1963 Pi Kapp College shot.
A representation from the founders was a welcome attraction at the early Pi Kapp Colleges.
Here, Founder L. Harry Mixon finishes a rousing presentation — Pi Kapp College 1961.
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The Alcohol Issue
National President David Jaffee
He was seventeen years old and a typical college freshman. His only knowledge of fraternities came from television and movies. Being invited to a fraternity house was an impressive honor. A fraternity house seemed like such a liberated, adult place. Sorority women everywhere! Beer signs on the walls! The casual atmosphere had a real appeal to a recent graduate of a military school. The loose, unstructured ease of fraternity life contrasted sharply with the patterned existence of a military cadet. "Welcome to rush! Come on in. Meet the Archon. Glad to meet ya! Have a drink." The house was stuffed with people. Heavy aromas hung in the air like fog — polished wood and brass, cigarette smoke, ice cold beer and the buttery scent of succulent pink shrimp. "Meet the Treasurer. Costs $100 to join. Glad to meet you. Here's our library. Not many books but we sure do have a lot of records and tapes. Have another beer.
Sure, Pi Kappa Phi helps you become a more well-rounded individual. Have another beer." After about eight hours of this sophisticated rush technique, most of the crowd was pretty well inebriated. The seventeenyear-old freshman certainly was. Welcome to Pi Kappa Phi, David Jaffee. You're going to love it here! All of what I described above really happened to me when I went through rush. My first impression of our great fraternity centered around beer. I have never seen so much beer in one location in my life. None of it seemed distorted at that time, but with the passing of fifteen years,however, I have been able to gain a perspective on fraternities and alcohol. I am not sure how to define an alcoholic. I do not like to preach, and in fact under appropriate circumstances, I enjoy drinking. It seems to me we have an extra responsibility as fraternity men to look out for others. We talk a lot about brotherhood and love which are abstract concepts. How do we live the ideals of brotherhood? We certainly obligate ourselves, in our pledge, to become our brother's keeper. I believe it is imperative that we become interested in what our fraternity brothers do or fail to do. Does it take courage to stop somebody from drinking too much? Does it take courage to stop a brother from drinking and driving? It really takes very little courage. You ought to be scared. It is this fear that tells you to do something.It is easier to stop somebody else from doing something foolish than it is to face the potential consequences. My experience has shown me that chapters exhibit a perverse pride in the amount of drinking they do as a group. The National Interfraternity Conference has endorsed dry rush. The reasoning is simple. Fraternities should want to attract men who are interested in the positive fea-
tures that we offer. It doesn't require a lot of talent or brains to have a "successful" beer bust. Many individual school administrations are requiring at least a partially dry rush. We, as a fraternity, should enthusiastically welcome these changes. There is a little exercise I do at chapter leadership sessions that emphasizes some of these points. I ask those present to list their three favorite activities or hobbies and then I write them all on a chalkboard, eliminating any duplications. No one ever lists drinking as one of their favorite activities. Students tend to list skiing (snow and water), fishing, electronics, racquet sports and reading as their favorite activities. Still, many chapters keep planning beer busts as their primary entertainment. How do you recognize the problem drinker? Look for a brother who has drastic changes in behavior — he is a problem drinker. I hear people tell me,"...he's a belligerent drunk." A belligerent drunk is a problem drinker. There are people who exist only for the next drink — they are problem drinkers. Too many chapters have guys who sit around all day thinking about all the drinking they plan to do that night. They are problem drinkers. We all have stories to tell of friends or relatives who have suffered seriously because of alcohol. Either they were drinking too much or they were unfortunate enough to be in the way of someone who was. Most of the tragedies we hear about in relation to alcohol are automobile accidents. Almost every chapter of our fraternity has been closely affected by sothe event like this. Everybody has a story to tell, but it never really seems to sink home. We must prevent it from striking the fraternity. If we are indeed the fraternity of leaders, then it is time to exert our leadership, and determine our obligations and responsibilities to our brothers.
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Alcohol is a stimulant
Drinking is a sexual stimulant
Who has a drinking problem? The questions below are designed to help you evaluate your drinking behavior or the behavior of someone you know. If someone close to you seems to have an alcohol problem, don't be afraid to talk with them. Show concern and support them without preaching or criticizing them. Have a positive attitude and be sincere about your feelings. Be prepared to offer alternatives and specific advice as to what kinds of professional help are available, because the problem drinker is usually the last to know he has a problem. 1. Do you sometimes drink heavily when you are disappointed, argued with, or aggravated by someone or under pressure? 2. If someone says "I'll buy this round, what'll you have?" would you almost always order an alcoholic beverage? 3. Did you ever wake up the "morning after" and discover you can't remember what went on during part of the evening even if your friends say you did not pass out?
4. Did you ever try to squeeze in a couple of extra drinks during the evening without other people knowing it? 5. On some occasions do you feel ill at ease if alcoholic beverages are not available? 6. Do you occasionally have feelings of guilt about your drinking? 7. Do you want to keep on drinking even when your friends say they have had enough? 8. Have you promised yourself to control your drinking and then break the promise? 9. Do you begin drinking earlier in the day than before? 10. When going out for the evening, do you have the intention of getting drunk? 11. Do you rationalize drinking behavior by such comments as "I just need one more to relax" or "How about one more for the road?" 12. Do you drink alone from a desire to escape boredom or loneliness? 13. Do you gulp drinks for the stronger effect that rapid drinking produces?
MYTH #3 I can't have a good time without a few drinks
Dry Rush Rush is an important time for every fraternity. The recruitment of new members is the lifeline for every house. Meetting new people, recalling past events and socializing are fun for everyone. But, rush should not be viewed as a week long of wild parties and drunkenness. A longheld saying in the Fraternity world goes. "Just as a television is the babysitter for lazy parents, so beer is the rushing device for lazy and unimaginative chapters." The advantages of participating in dry rush far outweight any excuse for serving alcohol. There are financial, image, liability, and practical considerations. The financial savings of at least one rush function without alcohol is different for every house. Have you ever realized how much of a chapter's social and rush budget is spent on alcohol? The money spent could easily be spent on something more productive. The community and college image of the chapter will be greatly improved with at least one dry rush function. And the Freshman rushees, who have no idea of what Pi Kappa Phi is, will view it as one that promotes brotherhood through many avenues — intramurals, leadership, service, academics and social. The legal liabilities of serving alcohol have the highest consequences, not only concerning the new drunk driving laws but also with the responsibilities involved in being a good host and brother. The practicality of dry rush, simply, is that the underage rushees don't feel uncomfortable and the chapter will get only the people who are interested in Pi Kappa Phi. No peer pressure is involved and the lack of alcohol will discourage those who come to the house only for the party. (The alcohol policy of Pi Kappa Phi calls for at least one rush function for each rush period, to be dry.)
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People are friendlier when they are drunk
A few drinks can help you unwind and relax
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A look back MYTH /14 Most alcoholics are skid row bums
Most skid row bums are alcoholics
the issue of alcohol In March of this year, ten members of a fraternity at California University at Chico were charged with felonies after the death of a pledge during a drinking game. A Tennessee State University student died from alcohol poisoning while celebrating his fraternity initiation. Tracey Cook, a high school senior, was critically injured in an auto accident after attending a fraternity party. These events may be extreme. But certainly they are not unlikely results of a problem of growing concern on college campuses — the abuse of alcohol. The problem with alcohol abuse from the fraternity perspective can be summarized as follows: 1. Upwards of 95% of fraternity students drink compared with about 85% of independents. 2. Alcohol is often the focus of activities at Greek social functions. 3. Many Greek organizations rely almost exclusively on their "party image" to attract new members during rush. 4. New students are often subjected to tremendous peer pressure to drink excessively. 5. Fraternities generally condone chugging contests and other forms of drinking games at the individual chapter level. 6. National fraternities have generally been slow in accepting that a drinking problem exists among their membership. (Pi Kappa Phi is one of the first to recognize this problem.) 7. Students continue to die as a result of overdrinking under pressure or because of hazing activities involving alcohol. 8. There has been a general lack of proactive action to deal with the problem until a tragedy strikes. 9. Alumni are often as much a part of the problem as are the students. The statistics only emphasize the problem: 80% of the vandalism on campus is alcohol-related; over 90% of the deaths that occur as a result of hazing are alcohol-related; and the leading cause of death among young people aged 18 to 24 is traffic accidents, more than half are the result of drunk driving. It is not merely coincidence also that the three examples chosen are fraternityrelated. Drinking has been associated with "social" fraternities, for better or worse, since Thomas Jefferson and the Flat Hat Club initiated the Greek system into the United States in 1750: Most alumni can remember, even when alcohol was not allowed on their campuses, the secret parties, the retreats to the woods for a wild party or the flask concealed at a football game. Almost every chapter had a "house drunk" whose antics were the focus of many chapter stories or jokes. So why is alcohol so overly abused today? Many experts feel that alcohol abuse isn't any more prevalent today than in earlier times. It is perhaps that the public's attention has been directed towards the problem through the media. "People assume you went to college,
drank up, had a good time, and graduated," says Gerardo M. Gonzalez, an educator on alcohol at the University of Florida. "Now, people are beginning to realize the problem of alcohol abuse is a national problem with tremendous personal and economic costs." Indeed the habits formed in college can follow the graduate throughout his life. It is estimated that 10 million Americans are chemically addicted to alcohol; another 36 million affected through divorce, child abuse, lost jobs and the criminal justice system.
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Because substance abuse is so closely tied to the youth culture of the time and the popular values and attitudes fixed in a specific period of time, it is useful to look back twenty years or so to gain perspective of today's situation. Twenty years ago was a relatively care-free period in higher education. The postwar "baby boom" had reached the campus and there was a feeling of optimism on campus. There were few financial problems in higher education. Students of the early sixties were rather conservative, were not very politically active, and were concerned about themselves and their future. Fraternities and sororities were doing very well. The increased enrollment on campus and the values of students made Greek life very desirable. Alcohol or drug abuse was not very high. The American dream of a good job and the "good life" was possible to achieve and a college degree almost guaranteed it. A look back to ten years ago shows a marked contrast to the period twenty years ago. Campuses were torn by student unrest on issues ranging from Vietnam to civil rights and campus parietal rules. The period of growth had begun to wane and financial problems were returning. Jobs were no longer easily found by nearly every college graduate. Almost every male lived under constant fear of the draft and acceptable grades were seen to be vital to stay in school to avoid "being sent to Vietnam." The youth culture dictated the value of "do your own thing." Fraternities and sororities were on the decline. The substance of abuse of the era was drugs. Fraternities on some campuses were literally torn apart by the drug related issues. In many cases, the graduate brothers who had supported their chapters for years actually gave up and abandoned the cause. They did not understand the youth culture, the music, the drugs, the long hair, the language, and the lack of respect for older adults. The early 70's were difficult times for higher education and a discouraging time for fraternities. The single most common characteristic of today's student is the concern over their success in the future after graduation. Many students have self-achievement expectancies far above their own abilities and when they are not able to live up to their own expectancies, problems occur. These problems can be excessive drinking, alcohol dependency, or self-destructive tendencies such as suicide. Today's students are not as politically active as ten years ago but they are politically aware. They are good consumers and are demanding quality in their education. They are concerned about themselves and less concerned about others as students were in the 70's. Though conservative, they have retained the liberal social values of the previous decade. Students are very much interested in joining Greek organizations. Many chapters are growing rapidly and on some campuses Greeks are regaining the leadership role they once played. Graduate brothers are returning to support today's chapters and to give the needed support in a period of rebuilding. Graduates have been able to help chapters regain a sense of history and pride in their chapter that was lost in the student unrest of the 70's. Alcohol has become the inain substance of abuse. Alcohol is now socially acceptable. Drugs are becoming more widely used especially marijuana. (Reprinted by permission of Dr. Keith Miser, Dean of Students, University of Vermont)
Ya gotta hand it to Joe . He can really hold his liquor.
The impact of the problem is reaching the college administrations and the national fraternities. According to BACCHUS (Boost Alcohol Consciousness Concerning the Health of University Students), in only four years, 80% of the U.S. colleges and universities have adopted an alcohol-awareness program where none had existed. In December of 1983, the National Interfraternity Conference passed a resolution which condemns all-campus drinking parties and drinking contests and games. A policy resolution is but the first step in conquering the problem of alcohol abuse. In August of 1983 at Supreme Chapter, Pi Kappa Phi issued a policy statement on alcohol. Simultaneously, the Fraternity developed guidelines to educate its undergraduate members. Each chapter is now required to develop
an alcohol education program as a part of the member education program. Since August, awareness has been heightened as to the irresponsible uses of alcohol and to the consequences of alcohol abuse. The Supreme Chapter position is not one of prohibition, but education, and one that encourages the moderate and responsible use of alcoholic beverages. Some examples of individual and collective responsible use are as follows: 1. Serve alcohol in conjunction with an activity rather than as the primary focus. 2. Set a limit on the number of drinks you will have and stick to it. 3. Respect a person who chooses not to drink. 4. Always serve alternate nonalcoholic beverages and food at a party. 5. Do not encourage excessive drinking or drunken behavior. 6. Never mix alcohol with drugs. 7. Seek help for yourself or a friend who might have a drinking problem. 8. Never drink and drive or allow anyone else to drink and drive. With an educational alcohol newsletter and educational sessions at leadership meetings, Pi Kappa Phi is hoping to see a decrease in the incidences of abuse.
MYTH /16 It's impolite to tell a friend he's been drinking too much
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Everyone has a fake ID. It isn't a crime in college.
In a recent Chicago Tribune article, Jonathan Brant, NIC Executive Director, said that the resolutions might not put an end to drinking games in fraternity houses, but they do help to focus activities away from alcohol. BACCHUS surveys do indicate a small but insignificant decline in average alcohol consumption by collegeage males. In 1981, the average male college student had 52 drinks per month; last year, that figure had dropped to 47. Dr. Keith Miser, dean of students at the University of Vermont, suggests that fraternities can do even more than educate. "Most fraternity men look up to the graduate brothers who are likely to be successful professionals in their chosen vocation," he says. "These men can help undergraduate brothers deal with the stress of college today." By setting a good example, alumni can help to overcome the problem of alcohol abuse today. (To keep up-to-date on alcohol developments, alumni may receive the alcohol newsletter. Contact the Secretary to the Foundation for delivery.)
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The power of a dream Mickey Thigpen, the Executive Director of Project P.U.S.H., is an alumnus initiate of Kappa Chapter at the University of North Carolina. He was initiated by members of the Administrative Staff and Delta Lambda Chapter at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte.
Mickey, how did you become involved with handicapped children? As a typical freshman in college,I started out over my head in honors chemistry, math and science. From that overload I drifted into psychology, which I enjoyed. My wife has her degree in special education and this sparked an interest in that field. But mainly, I just like kids. The three just tied together. When did Pi Kappa Phi and Project P.U.S.H. enter into your life? P.U.S.H. entered my life in 1974 while I was on staff at a mental retardation center in North Carolina. Tom Sayre (the designer of Project P.U.S.H.)and!were talking on the phone. He had just returned from an art show, where he had displayed some large pieces of art. During the exhibition he noticed that kids were always playing on them. Since he had no place to store his art, we decided to install them at the center. This idea evolved into the units of today. How does a P.U.S.H. unit help handicapped children? It performs three very important functions. First, it gives outside stimulation to children who are starving for it. Second,it allows for more staff interaction, which is one of our biggest problems. Third, it makes for a more enjoyable living condition. We have a moral imperative to try to enrich the lives of these children, and
P.U.S.H. units provide this enriched environment. Mickey, you say staff interaction is the biggest problem. How does P.U.S.H. help? Each of these kids needs as much attention, encouragement and love as they can get, and each unit gives the staff more time to apply this human touch. The next step is to provide even more individualized help. How can Pi Kappa Phi and Project P.U.S.H. help in this next step? When we started, we knew the units were just the beginning. Through a foster care program called P.I.C.S., which stands for P.U.S.H. Individualized Care Services, the ideas learned from the units, plus individualized attention, are married. It costs over $40,000 per year to keep a child in an institution. We take that child out of the institution, put him in a foster home with trained foster parents, and use technology learned from the P.U.S.H. units at a savings to the state of $20,000 per year. It should be noted that however big P.U.S.H. gets, or how many other programs it starts, it will still all be part of Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity. Why did you choose the administrator's job? P.U.S.H. is a dream child. I've been there to nurture it and I want to help it mature. How do you see your role as Executive Director of P.U.S.H.? I will have three basic duties. One, the conceptual development and placement
Camp Grenada, it wasn't
Captain Thomas L. Carter
"NAUT 59, break off your approach, I repeat, break off your approach,"cracked the combat controller's voice on the radio. Overhead the AC-130 gunship once again rolled on its side and sprayed the hills east of the landing field with thousands of deadly rounds. Hastily turning my aircraft south of the island ahead, I hoped the vast Caribbean would provide a safe haven until the firefights on the ground would permit me to land. All around me formations of Navy fighters and helicopters darted between the low clouds and the beautiful waves, penetrating inland for bomb runs and rescue missions. What had I gotten myself into? Never in my wildest speculations, a day ago, would I have seen myself carrying American fighting men into a hostile combat zone. But the reality of it all struck home quickly when NAUT 58, the aircraft immediately ahead of me, was told to hold his takeoff to pick up two casualties. "This is for all the marbles," I thought to
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myself. "We're trained for this and now it's time to see what we're really made of." The following is my experience during the rescue mission to Grenada. Going from peacefully cutting one's back yard to landing in an active combat zone in a matter of hours is about as stark a contrast as can be imagined. I had been put on "telephone standby" status on Sunday, October 23, which basically means "stay around the house — something's going on." I'd experienced these before; anytime there are hot spots in the world, whether it's conflict or some humanitarian role, the Air Force's Military Airlift Command (MAC) and its fleet of C-141 transport jets are always there. Needless to say, with the tragic massacre of Marines in Lebanon one week earlier, I figured that the Middle East was the cause for this increased alert status. My squadron was called at 9:00 Monday night with the message,"Captain Carter, you're alerted for an ASAP launch, destination classified." The last time I heard this message was April 1980, when I transported some of the personnel who would've played an integral part in the rescue of our embassy hostages in Iran. After an all night flight to Pope AFB, North Carolina, and about two gallons of coffee for each of the eight crew members, we were briefed that the objective was Grenada, where the U.S. Army's Rangers were landing at that very moment - dawn
of the units. Two,the expansion of fundraising by chapters and the seeking of additional funds from foundations, corporations and governmental grants, as well as increasing donations from other sources. Three, servicing of the chapters' needs. Chapters should note to contact me through the Administrative Office. Are there any new developments chapters need to know about? Yes! In the past, we have only given units to institutions who could provide the needed research. Now, a chapter who has demonstrated its willingness to help an institution, more than just raising money, can be rewarded by having a P.U.S.H. unit located nearby. How will you expand ProjectP.U.S.H.? I would like to provide internships for Pi Kapps studying special education or help with their masters or doctorate studies. I would also like to be viewed as a library of knowledge attainable by professionals.
Executive Director of Project P.U.S.H. Mickey Thigpin
not only to us, but to all who come in contact. As Bob Dillon sang, "It may be the devil or it may be the Lord, but you're going to have to serve somebody."Ifeel Project P.U.S.H. is an elegant service to the Lord. P.U.S.H is a dream for you, isn't it?
Mickey, how do you view yourself in relation to Project P.U.S.H.? I am the product of a hard-working father and devout Christian mother. I have a very strong athletic background, and I like to be part of a winning team. Pi Kappa Phi is a winner and Project P.U.S.H. proves it,
on Tuesday, October 25. They were to secure the airfields at Pearls and Point Salines and we were to bring in members of the 82nd Airborne Division any way necessary, whether airdrop or airland. Intelligence indicated that the Cuban-built airfield at Point Salines was not yet secured but further details would be provided enroute. Our anticipation of flying into an airfield where the bullets were still flying was realized moments after arriving in the "objective area" as it was termed. It was now early afternoon as several C-141's were stacked up in a holding pattern, well away from the island, unable to get down due to hostile fire around the airfield. Patiently, one by one,our 160-ton Starlifters were able to slip in and offload reinforcements while the mortars and the sniper fire had been suppressed. The resistance, it seemed, was much stiffer than expected. Finally my turn arrived and as I approached the island,I watched the gunship cover my approach. When the trapped aircraft on the ground cleared the runway, I knew my turn to land had come. Coming in low over the waves, I approached the runway's end with caution, keeping my eyes on the gunship overhead. As I touched down I noticed long lines of captured Cubans off to the left of the runway. The thought struck me that there's no better way to ensure safety of an airfield than by lining it with the captured. On landing roll the combat controller announced,"NAUT 59, expedite to the end and do an immediate 180, you may have to take off quickly." He didn't have to say it any more clearly.
Yes. I believe in the power of a dream. This dream has gone farther and faster than we could have hoped for. All things have worked for us. Through devine intervention, labor of love, and believing, this dream is a reality.
Luckily, with the roar of those four jet engines, I couldn't hear what was happening outside but needless to say, I didn't see anyone standing up and waving. Our Army paratroopers loaded their weapons, fixed their bayonets and bolted from the rear of the aircraft. Their leader,obviously a battle-tested veteran, had briefed them that when they exited and heard gunfire, not to return it lest they fire into our own troops. With the troops out I surged my engines and headed back out to sea, narrowly missing a flight of four Navy A-7's. Once airborne we refueled with a KC-10 tanker over Puerto Rico and headed back to Pope nonstop. Enroute we realized that we'd been up all day Monday, had flown all night and all day Tuesday. We landed in the darkness at Pope AFB, relieved,elated and satisfied that our part of the rescue mission had been successful. Reflecting now on my experience, I'm pleased to have been part of this display of national will. I've visited over 35 countries since I began flying in 1977 and I can state without hesitation that the USA,even with its often-publicized problems, is the very best thing going. Believe me,if there's anything worth defending, it's what you and I have today. The next time the defense budget gets criticized,just remind yourself that the men and women of the Armed Forces are out there keeping the conflicts away from our own borders. Tom Carter Captain, U.S.A.F. Memphis State
40th Supreme Chapter August 11-14 1985 at the Charlotte Marriott
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CENTER New RUSH. Chairman is off and flying Project P.U.S.H. is really taking off. Only eight years ago, the idea that became Project P.U.S.H. was created; was nurtured by Phil Tappy, Durward Owen, Tom Sayre; enhanced by Bob Inman;and is now getting a new pilot, Ed Bennett. Ed Bennett, a graduate of Xi Chapter at Roanoke College, is the new P.U.S.H. Board Chairman. He represents Eastern Airlines as a District Sales Manager. Ed's airline career began as a baggage boy while still in school in 1965. He later landed in Detroit and Dallas as a sales representative,
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Chairman of the Project P.U.S.H. Board Ed Bennett
and finally touched down in Charlotte. Ed has one striking characteristic —the ability to look young. This may come from his professional attitude or his ability to enjoy life, or the happiness he has found through his wife and two children. But his
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Thomas H. White
Getting things off the ground and keeping them there is an inside job for Auburn and Alpha Iota Alumnus Thomas H. White. Brother White is an industrial designer in the aerospace industry. He started in 1962 with the LTV-Aerospace Corporation of Dallas; became Senior Designer for the Bell Helicopter Company; and is now the lead Industrial Designer for the Boeing Commercial Airplane Company. His responsibilities have included the human engineering and interior design of the newest airplanes, the Boeing 757 and 767. Brother White has been published five times and has six patents to his credit, with two more pending. He is the founder of the Northwest Chapter of the Industrial Designs Society of America and a member of "Who's Who in the West." Tom's pastimes bring him closer to earth. He likes restoring old sports cars and sailing. He still finds the time to spend with his wife and three children, as well as coach midget football.
John Stanley Martinez is a President, Owner or Director of seven different companies or organizations. You might think that a man with that many jobs might have
ent's company and efforts in furthering the standards of the advertising industry. Brother Loeffler, a graduate of Washington & Lee University, where Rho Chapter draws its pride, has been president for three years. During the past year the agency has doubled its staff and billings to a current level of 26 employees and $8 million in billings. Brother Loeffler has lines of interest outside of work. He has served the Advertising Club as President, Board member and as Chairman of many committies. In addition, he has served on the National Public Service Committee of the American Advertising Federation as well as the National Advertising Agency Network. When you "Ad" to this the fact that Brother Loeffler has coached for three different athletic associations and participated in many civic and community activities plus giving his time to many local boards and committees he is deserving of the Silver Medal.
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a little trouble with guidance — but in this case, that is part of his job. After graduating from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and Alpha Tau in 1951, Dr. Martinez served over three years as a regular Marine during the Korean War. He was discharged as a Captain in 1954. He went to work in an aerophysics laboratory testing high performance liquid rocket engines. Then in 1959, he worked for Jet Propulsion Laboratory with experimental evaluation of rocket engines. While there, he received training in nuclear energy at the Oak Ridge School of Reactor Technology. Then came the tough stuff. Dr. Martinez graduated from the University of California at Berkeley while performing research for the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. He finished with a 4.0 GPA. At this time, Dr. Martinez is applying his science of technology and management to the Physics International Co. The PI Company, as Physics International is called, provides products and services for a wide range of U.S. and foreign government and commercial companies, from computer softwear to nuclear weapons effects and simulation. While Dr. John Stanley Martinez has guided PI, its revenues have increased from $9 billion to $40 billion, an excess of 32% per year since 1976.
William G. Loeffler
John Stanley Martinez
eyes shine youthfulness when he talks about his undergraduate days. "As Archon, while other schools were protesting the Vietnam War, we brought a Playboy Bunny on campus and threw a luncheon for Miss September and school officials." Ed ended up at Roanoke College by default. In the fall of his senior year, he paid a $50 deposit to Elon in Burlington, NC. "Why? I was dating a girl who was going to go there," he says. Well that romance fell by the runway and after losing that money made another deposit at Emery & Henry in the spring. "Why? I was head over heels with a girl in her first year there," he says. "I guess the young mind is fickle at times." Ed rushed the fall of his freshman year. He went to all four rush parties, but did not pledge until the next year. Once the decision was made to go with the Pi Kapps, that part of Ed's life took off, also. He became very active in his pledge class and then became Social Chairman, Chaplain, Archon, IFC Representative and Vice-President of the Student Body. "We didn't do anything as meaningful as P.U.S.H., but we had a good time," Ed says. Ed lived in a time of transition. The Pi Kapps moved out of an old house into a new one. Hazing was starting to die, attitudes were changing, people were in school to escape the draft, dress was changing, and drug use was on the rise. Yet, through all these changes, as Ed has said many times, "Pi Kappa Phi has survived and grown strong because its principles transcend the transitions of people and times."
William G. Loeffler, President of Loeffler, Marley, Mountjoy was awarded the Advertising Club of Charlotte's Silver Medal Award for 1984. Brother Loeffler, who designed the award winning poster of Project P.U.S.H., was given the club's most prestigious award for contributions to the community, creative ability, contributions to the recipi-
Ed, basically a Southern Conservative, has southern beliefs in hospitality and citizenship. "Eastern," says Ed, "has a responsibility to be a good citizen here in Charlotte. We support the city,the minor league team and the United Way." Ed believes each Pi Kapp Chapter has this same responsibility of being a good citizen. Ed feels strongly that P.U.S.H. is a chapter project and the value of P.U.S.H. is not so much how'much money is raised, but that each does his part to help another human being. "It is a good opportunity to enhance relationships with school officials, neighbors, and towns people," he says. Bad press is easy to get, yet P.U.S.H. provides an avenue for good press. Ed feels there are many, many chapters doing a lot for P.U.S.H., yet he feels a deep frustration with the chapters that only send in 810-50. "The ingenuity and creativity of the college student today is so much higher than when I was in school. We should have more interesting and creative ways to raise money." Ed has two goals as chairman of the P.U.S.H. Board: one, to build revenues to expand our involvement and two, to heighten awareness of Project P.U.S.H. among the public and in Pi Kappa Phi. It looks as if Ed Bennett will keep Project P.U.S.H. aloft and flying high. "Pi Kappa Phi is a winner. It's progressive. We accept challenges, and overcome adversity, as long as we are perceived as this, we will attract people dedicated to continue what we are: Winners!" ■IIIP
lecturer or teacher in over 70 institutions, and a consultant to the Peace Corps. After taking time out to serve as an Ensign in the U.S.N.R. in the Caribbean,he has since traveled in over 24 countries, including Belgium and the Soviet Union. Dr. Stripling has authored or co-authored 64 published works in his field and continues to publish and consult in his retirement. One of his greatest honors, he says, "was to be elected to Pi Kappa Phi." His retired life hasn't spoiled him too much. He spends time with his five grandchildren, but he and his wife Dot spend their summers in the Smokey Mountains, which they love.
Robert A. Katherine
Robert 0. Stripling
Torn between two chapters, Dr. Robert 0. Stripling first became involved with Pi Kappa Phi at the University of Alabama and Omicron Chapter in 1935 and was promptly elected Secretary. However, Dr. Stripling did not return to Alabama but transferred to the University of Florida and Alpha Epsilon Chapter where he also served as Secretary in 1937 and Archon in 1938. Dr. Stripling was never torn on his career. He received his B.A.E. in 1939; his M.A.E. in 1942 and his Doctorate of Education in 1952. Dr. Stripling is retired now, but his accomplishments span many years. Starting as a social studies teacher in Sneads, Florida, he became a Professor and Assistant Dean of Research at the University of Florida. Then, in 1974, he was honored as a Distinguished Service Professor and in 1980,Professor Emeritus. Dr. Stripling has served as a consultant,
A fraternity's success can be achieved the same way a business can be made profitable. The secret: organization; goals that are attainable and supported by management; workers (officers and members); open communication in all directions and hard work. These attributes ofsuccess were learned by Robert A. Katherine through his college training, early work experience, and continued studies, until he put them all together to become the successful President of Philadelphia's McCloskey Varnish Company. Hailing from Drexel University, the home of Alpha Upsilon Chapter, Robert Katherine graduated in 1964 with a B.S. in chemical engineering and received his M.B.A. from Drexel in 1968 and his Ph.D. from Harvard Graduate School in 1977. Brother Katherine started with Allied Chemical Corporation as a Plant Manager, worked as National Sales Manager with Specialty Chemical P.Q. Corporation, and served as Vice President of two divisions of Hooker Chemicals. At McCloskey Varnish, Mr. Katherine has been able to complete plant buildings on time and within budget, reduce safety problems and increase productivity. His tenure as President has turned around a 10 year drought in profits.
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tion which it precedes — Wm. Simms When you can do the common things of life in an uncommon way, you will command the attention of the world —George Washington Carver
Keep your eye on the headline by Dr. Warren Robb National Education Chairman
helpful to examine the words of wise men in fully understanding the course our Pi Kapp Scholars will follow in the future: Life can only be understood backward, but it must be lived forward - Niels Bohr
In 10 to 20 years, look for headline names in Fortune, InfoWorld, Business Week, the Wall Street Journal, Forbes and other national publications. The following list of Pi Kapp Scholars will certainly be among our leaders in the broader community, as they now are in Pi Kappa Phi. Contemplating the future is exciting, tempting and frustrating. Perhaps it is
Genius is the very eye of intellect and the wing of thought; it is always in advance of its time, and is the pioneer for the genera-
Pi Kapp Scholars
and still maintains a place on the honor roll. He is an engineering major.
Nine Pi Kappa Phi members representing academia from Georgia to Ohio to Pennsylvania have been chosen as Pi Kapp Scholars. Each will receive a monetary award and a plaque honoring him for his scholastic achievement. Congratulations to the following Pi Kapps: Keith J. Allen is a senior at Iowa State University in Ames, and a member of Alpha Omicron Chapter. Not only was he admitted to the School of Engineering with honors, but is now in the highest two per cent of the engineering students. Keith has served his chapter as Archon and Warden, and holds a brown belt in karate. Another engineering genius, John G. Hotchkiss, attends the Georgia Institute of Technology, where he is a member of Iota Chapter. In addition to being a member of two engineering honorary organizations and three scholastic honorary organizations, John is also a member of the finance, scholarship and IFC committees of his chapter. John is also an assistant scoutmaster in the Boy Scouts. An all-around scholar, James M. Muth of Alpha Tau Chapter at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, participates in every phase of his campus. Within his chapter, he has initiated beneficial programs as Scholarship Chairman, Treasurer and Assistant Steward. James is in charge of fundraising for P.U.S.H. and personally raised $990 for the effort. Aside from the fraternity, he is active in intramural sports, varsity football and wrestling, the Institute's Ski Club and Weightlifting Club,
Leadership appears to be the art ofgetting others to want to do something you are convinced should be done — Vance Packard
Kevin O'Malley will be a senior in the mechanical engineering curriculum at Penn State this fall. Kevin has held the offices of Caterer, Secretary and Warden for Alpha Mu Chapter. He has also played varsity baseball for the University team for two years, and excells in all intramural sports as well. He is a Dean's List student and a member of three honorary organizations. The Pi Kapp Scholar Award is the second award received by James V. Prewitt of Northeast Missouri State University. James was the recipient in 1983 of the Founders' Scholarship. A member of the Delta Delta Chapter, James has held the offices of Archon, Vice-Archon and Secretary of his chapter. He is a senior majoring in history with aspirations of attending law school. This Pi Kapp Scholar graduated in December of 1983 with a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering and a grade point average of 3.9. James A. Ransom of the Southern Institute in Marietta, GA, was active in Epsilon Kappa Chapter as Archon for two terms He was also a runner-up in the 1982 Student of the Year Competition. His interests lie in computers and communications and hopes to have his own electrical/computer engineering company. Bruce L. Rogers is an active participant within Chi Chapter at Stetson University and the recipient of numerous awards. Bruce is a senior who will be entering law school at Duke University in the fall. He
The holy passion of Friendship is of so sweet and steady and loyal and enduring a nature that it will last through a whole lifetime, if not asked to lend money — Mark Twain The test of leadership is not to put greatness into humanity, but to elicit it, for the greatness is already there— James Buchanan Bring me men to match my mountains, bring me men to match my plains, men with empires in their purpose, and new eras in their brains — Sam Foss
has been Archon, Treasurer, and Social Chairman of Chi Chapter and a member of the Foundation's Student Advisory Board. A true leader in all respects, Bruce is the student director of men's intramurals, and active in sports himself, and a member of IFC, Mortar Board and the Phi Chi Theta Business Fraternity. He also has worked as an intern for the Governor of Florida and the Florida House of Representatives. Seth Wolins shares his academic success with his interest in extracurricular activities at Purdue University. A junior majoring in supervision, Seth has worked several full-time summer supervisory positions, one at the General Motors plant in Lansing, MI. Seth also supervised the Purdue ice hockey team as its captain in 1983. He currently serves Omega Chapter as Treasurer and represents his chapter in the Interfratemity Council and the Student Senate. A student at the University of Toledo and a member of Beta Iota Chapter, Bernhardt G. Zeiher knows no limits in academic excellence. He is a member of the international organization MENSA, an organization of people with an I.Q. in the top 20 per cent of the population. It is not surprising then, to know that Bernhardt is in the University's honor program or that he received the award for highest academics in general chemistry for the 198182 school year. He is currently a senior pursuing a bachelor's degree in biology with aspirations of attending medical school. In his chapter, he has served as Archon, Chaplain and as scholarship chairman for the Interfraternity Council.
CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL OUR SCHOLARS
News and Notes Keith J. Allen Iowa State
John G. Hotchkiss Georgia Tech
James M. Muth Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINES ARE APPROACHING... .All undergraduate and graduate brothers are eligible for a $1,000 Founders' Scholarship. Applications have been sent to all chapters and are available from the Administrative Office. Deadline is June 1, 1984. Two $500 scholarships will be awarded to assist children of Pi Kappa Phi alumni who are enrolled in colleges or universities. Call or write the Administrative Office for applications. Deadline is June 1, 1984.
Kevin O'Malley Penn State
James V. Prewitt Northeast Missouri State
James A. Ransom Southern Institute
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE GIVEN TO THIRTEEN Thirteen students received financial assistance from the Foundation in 1983. These young men and women proved themselves in academics, leadership and citizenship. Most received the maximum award of $500.
Bruce C. Rogers Stetson University
Seth Wolins Purdue University
Bernhardt G. Zeiher University of Toledo
NOW TAKING APPLICATIONS .. . .for scholarships and loans from the Foundation's general financial assistance fund. Applications will be for the fall term 1984. A maximum of $500 may be awarded. Applications due July 1, 1984.
Student Advisory Board An intern was working at the Administrative Office recently and asked if there were any other people involved with the Pi Kappa Phi Foundation besides the Secretary and Trustees. Indeed, many of the best ideas have come from a special group of advisors to the Foundation — the Student Advisory Board (SAB). The Student Advisory Board is comprised of twelve selected undergraduate members Of the Fraternity representing chapters of various size, geographic location and strength. These members have a proven record of exceptional chapter and campus leadership experience. Since its establishment in 1982, the members of the SAB have finalized many of the Foundation's ongoing projects. Members have critiqued the Foundation's informational pamphlets and helped to develop the Wills & Bequests program and the Chapter Scholarship Funds program. Present Board members are working on the revision and implementation of the alcohol awareness program and on a special P.U.S.H. assignment. The members of the 1984 Student Advisory Board are: Greg Barnes, Alpha Iota (Auburn) Jed Dale, Tau (NC State) John Deutschmann, Beta Epsilon (University of Missouri-Columbia) Howard Foy, Beta Phi (East Carolina) Herbie Howard, Gamma Gamma (Troy State) Chris Jones, Alpha Tau (Rensselaer) Bob Langbien, Epsilon Nu (Sacramento) Robert Lange, Delta Phi (Radford) Ladson Montgomery, Omicron (Alabama) Bruce Rogers, Chi (Stetson University) Jody Spradley, Beta (Presbyterian) Dave Tedesco, Denver Assoc. Chapter Andy Westbrook, Alpha (College of Charleston) The SAB works similarly to the Fraternity's Council of Archons. The SAB meets once a year at Pi Kapp College or Supreme Chapter and at least one member is in attendance at each Trustees meeting. Oftentimes, this is the only opportunity for the Trustees to converse with undergraduates on a one-to-one basis. And service on the Board gives undergraduates the opportunity to know what the Foundation is all about and to meet the Trustees. Bruce Rogers, Board member, sums up his feelings about the SAB: I feel that serving on SAB has been one of my highest honors as a Pi Kapp. At Supreme Chapter, I was privileged to sit in on a Foundation meeting. Observing businessmen and professionals devoting their time and effort to the cause of Pi Kappa Phi was inspirational. One long-term effect of the establishment of the SAB is an increase in future alumni involvement. Cultivating undergraduates to be good alumni members through a student advisory organization was successful for Indiana University. In a few short years, the alumni contributions at Indiana increased as much as 80 percent. Pi Kappa Phi is one of two national fraternities to establish such a board. Regardless of the long-term contributions, the SAB has enabled the Foundation to tailor its programming to the needs of today's undergraduates.
WHEN THE FOUNDATION CALLS. . .. upon you in its annual appeal, don't forget that the scholarships and loans is but one aspect of the educational programs provided by the Foundation. Without your support, we can't meet the challenge! If you would like to give to the program of your choice, please specify. The Durward W. Owen Scholarship Fund is open for contributions. Contact the Secretary to the Foundation if you wish to do so.
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7111Nations Ford Road Charlotte, N.C. 28210 Founded at the College of Charleston, S.C.-December 10, 1904
SIMON FOGARTY NATIONAL COUNCIL President-David Jaffee 738 St. Andrews Blvd. Charleston, SC 29407
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The Star and Lamp An Educational Publication 1984,Nol. LXX No. 2 Durward W. Owen David H. Vawter Tim Ribar
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A SAFE INVESTMENT WITH A GOOD DIVIDEND Do you have a will? If so, when is the last time you reviewed and updated it? A will is a person's lasting legacy. It insures that your plans and hopes for the future will be fulfilled. It specifies how you want your estate to be settled and who is to do it. It saves your family taxes, relieves their burdens and provides for their security. Death is inevitable and it does not discriminate. It is sad enough for loved ones without complicating it further by not having a will. Unfortunately, too many people put off drafting or updating a will. What could be more important? The Pi Kappa Phi Foundation can make it easier for you to give proper attention to your will. As a service to alumni,the Foundation has published a six page brochure that tells you, in simple, easy language, why you need a will, what information you will need to draft one, how to review and update your will so it will keep current, and if you like, how you can further the educational and leadership programs of your Fraternity. The brochure is free of charge and obligates you in no way. The N Kappa Phi Foundation "Brothers helping Brothers."
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The Pi Kappa Phi Oxford Shirt Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity is proud to announce that it has commissioned the Aetna Shirt Corporation of Baltimore. Maryland to design the new Pi Kappa Phi Oxford Buttondown Shirt. In business since 1916, Aetna Shirt is the licensee for world famous designer Adolfo. For over 65 years, Aetna has designed and manufactured the highest quality men's and ladies' shirts for hundreds of outstanding stores throughout the country. Men's shirts are available in 100% cotton and permanent press - 60% cotton/401Yo dacron polyster. Each shirt is available in both a regular and tapered cut. When ordering please specify which body style you require, your neck and sleeve sizes, as well as the color(s) desired. Ladies shirts are available in sizes 4. 16, permapress only. Each shirt will be distinctively monogrammed on the cuff with navy Pi Kappa Phi lettering. Official Pi Kappa Phi Oxford Buttondown Order Form For a limited time only, the Fraternity is able to offer you a Name quantity purchase discount. Street Address Regularly priced at $30.00 each, you may purchase three City State Zip shirts for $85.00, six for Cash or Charge: Li Check or Money Order Payable to Pi Kappa Phi Shirts $165.00, or one dozen for $324.00. You may choose any Lt visa assortment of colors and sizes C., .. .ow 0 MasterCard I I I von you wish to qualify for this discount. All checks or money orders Signature Date should be made payable to Pi Men's Kappa Phi Shirts and remitted Lades s not evadable on 100% cotton Tapered Regular Nett Sleeve 10016 1Pirrne. Ladies to: Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity, Total Quantity Cut at Sin Length Conon Prase Sass Coeor P. 0. Box 240526 Charlotte, Price 4.16 N.C. 28224. Master Card and Visa purchases are welcome. As your Official Pi Kappa Phi Oxford Buttondown will be tailored to your requirements, Snipping nandiing Shipping. Handling. I ye Residents Sales Ta and ,n111),AnC11 insurance Rates please allow 6 - 8 weeks for Purchase AAN Ta. VA residents only 1.3 SPOTS --TURFdelivery. 1 1 20 100 4., .SINIS IA. s 30 00 . IBitills - -ss-ur Total Amount s 6000 Help S 240 enclosa0 support your oo cnarged ISM1 310 S 111 00 Fraternity while making this 516500 I 660 $30.00 each (for 1 or 2 shirt quality addition to your fashion Men's Colors 512 ES sm.00 1 _ ilLASDA collection. White, Blue, Ecru, Pink, and Lilac 6 shirts - $165.00 Ladies' Colors 12 shirts - S324.00 White, Blue, Yellow, Pink, and Lilac
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National Conclave Weekend same For the first time,ever, Pi Kappa Phi chapters across the country held their regional leadership conclaves on the weekend. Seven hundred delegates from 80 chapters converged on nine campuses for the National Conclave Weekend of Februhow ary 11-12, 1984. There they made new friends, shared ideas,instilled chapter, area, and national pride, and learned to improve their chapters. The concept of the Weekend was to give the meetings greater significance, better participation,and to provide a much needed INTRAfraternity activity. It is perhaps the personal interaction that made this event special for staff members. Ernie Johnson, VicePresident of Properties, said of Area V's Conclave, "The interaction among chapters was positive, and I believe they learned more from each other than they did from me." Several conclaves had banquets with distinguished guest speakers. Participants at the Area III Conclave,Georgia Southwestern, heard National Secretary, Dr. Wayne Buffington; and participants at Area IX,Radford in Virginia,were honored by the presence of National Chancellor Judge James Turk. Much of the success of this year's National Conclave Weekend was due to the Pi Kapp spirit: the drive to learn the skills of and ideas to improve; the desire to improve the fraternity; the intent to extend brotherhood through interaction chapters. It is apparent that the National Conclave Weekend will be a continuing part of the member education programs as is Pi Kapp College, and the Archon/Vice-Archon Conference. Stuart Laird, Radford University Administrative Office Intern Editor's Note: Area III, Georgia, topped last year's P.U.S.H. contribution of $300 by giving $500 this year. Congratulations to all the participants of the Area III Conclave.