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LEADERSHIP/EDUCATION PUBLICATION

A PUSH catalogue PUSH Catalogue Scheduled For Release In May Over_ the years, PUSH has been involved in an ongoing evolutionary process, in terms of both its content and strategies used to achieve desired objectives. This month PUSH will embark on an exciting new adventure, which will be initiated with the completion of the project's first marketing catalogue. The catalogue will be available for distribution to public and private facilities throughout the -United States. Almost a year ago the Board of Directors decided, for a number of reasons, that PUSH was in need of a marketing catalogue which could be used to advertise manufactured goods to the general public. The primary motivation behind the decision was the Board's recognition that the project's long-term stability was dependent upon an increase in the number of PUSH units being manufactured. During its first seven years of existence PUSH manufacturing was primarily limited to donated units which were financed by Fraternity contributions. Because of the great cost of manufacturing a unit, only two or three units per year could be financed through contributions. This relatively low level of production prevented the project from establishing a stable relationship with a manufacturing contractor; in fact, during its first sevei. years PUSH had five different contractors. In the opinion of designer Thomas Sayre, the only way for PUSH to establish and maintain a relationship with a top quality contractor was to produce enough business to keep the contractor occupied on a year-round basis. Since there was no way for the Fraternity to raise enough money to achieve this objective, the only alternative was to offer goods for sale to the many potential consumers across the nation. The Board of Directors was also motivated by a desire to see PUSH extend its influence at a more rapid rate. Given the current rate at which units are being donated, it will require fifty years for PUSH to locate units in close proximity to every chapter, by which time those units placed during the first forty years of the process will have outlived their use-

These scale models of a whole PUSH unit and individual parts will be featured in the new PUSH catalog, thereby allowing more institutions to take advantage of the technology that Pi Kappa Phi has gained.

fulness. If, through marketing, the rate of distribution can be increased by 500%, there will be active PUSH equipment close to every chapter in the country within the next decade. In deciding how to launch a marketing campaign, the Board was faced with a major obstacle, that being the expense involved in purchasing a PUSH unit. Careful investigation revealed that, even if the cost of research and design were not included in the purchase price, a full PUSH unit would still cost the consumer in excess of $17,000. Very few residential facilities, if any, have the kind of money

that would be required to spend $17,000 ,to furnish a single living unit. Some alternative had to be found. In order to solve the problem of expense, it was decided to market smaller, less expensive versions of the PUSH unit. As a result, the catalogue will offer a variety of seating groupings and consoles, ranging in price from $500 to $5000, thereby enabling a customer to completely furnish a living unit for under $10,000. This strategy will also permit customers to purchase single PUSH groupings, which can be used in combination with more traditional

furnishings, for $3000 or less. Earlier this year a design firm, Thompson-Mason Creative Group,Inc. of Hickory, North Carolina, was retained for the purpose of producing the catalogue. Michael Mason, President of the firm, is a N Kapp alumnus of Gamma Theta chapter, at the University of North Carolina at Wilmington. Michael also serves as the Chapter Advisor for Epsilon Rho chapter at Lenoir-Rhyne College, so he came into the project with a good working knowledge of what PUSH is and how it fits into the Pi Kappa Phi experience. Because of the efforts of ThompsonMason Creative Group, and with the voluntary assistance of the brothers of Epsilon Rho chapter, the PUSH catalogue will be available for distribution to potential clients at the national convention of the American Association on Mental Deficiency (AAMD), to be held in Philadelphia during the week of May 27. Thereafter, additional copies will 4e made available to interested parties on request. At a cost of approximately $10 per copy, the catalogue will be the most expensive piece of promotional material ever produced by PUSH, with the exception of the video presentation released earlier this year. It is anticipated, however, that the cost will be recovered through sales of manufactured goods. In addition, the increased rate of production, which the Board hopes to see as a result of the catalogue's distribution, will guarantee the continued good of PUSH, while at the same time greatly augmenting the project's capacity to improve the living environments of institutionalized people. Included in the catalogue will be corner and free-standing lounge groupings, waterbed lounge groupings, and lounge/table combinations. Consoles containing televisions or stereos, along with seating will also be offered. Finally, the catalogue will contain such items as personal storage lockers and bureaus, teaching tables, and banners which can be hung from the ceiling. While these items will lack somewhat in fancy electromechanical gadgets, they will provide safe, stimulating seating and storage, and will substantially improve the lives of the people PUSH is mandated to serve. *

Building a unit Roy Gull

Roy Gull is the only man that knows how to build and install the electrical/ mechanical devices in a PUSH unit. He is 73 years old and has been working with PUSH since 1977. He designed the first circuitry and was responsible for its purchase and installation. Gull is currently training an apprentice to learn the 'PUSH unit trade.' A gradate in 1932 in electrical engineering at the South Dakota State School of Mines, Gull has designed everything from Chevy radios to missiles, TV components to space guidance equipment. He was a teacher at the Catawba Valley Technical Institute in North Carolina when Thomas Sayre asked for his hand in the project. "I get lots of enjoyment by working with PUSH," says Gull, "and the satisfaction of doing something useful." Gull lives in Conover, NC with his wife. He has three children and four grandchildren.

Tom Todd

Thomas Todd has been a cabinet maker for 25 years, but the past two years building PUSH units has really made him feel good. Todd works out of his cabinets company in Marion, NC, the business which introduced him to Thomas Sayre. "It was Thomas that approached me about building these boxes," says Todd. Sayre had worked with Todd before, liked the quality of his work and his adherence to rigid time schedules. Todd took over production of the PUSH units in 1983. He has totally redesigned the basic modules (a 42" x 42" box) and the various specialty items (such as the light show) used in a unit. He and his foreman still put a lot of time into improving the design and hope to find a way to produce the unit pieces more quickly. Presently, it takes about six weeks to complete a standard unit. Todd lives in Marion with his wife and children.

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1. The atmosphere at the social functions and/or chapter house at Pi Kappa Phi sponsored parties promotes negative or unhealthy attitudes toward male/female relations.

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2. The members of Pi Kappa Phi are generally concerned with their good standing with the women on campus.

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3. The behavior exhibited by members of Pi Kappa Phi toward the women on campus is for the most part appropriate and gentlemanly.

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4. To the best of my knowledge, the members of Pi Kappa Phi have never been sexually abusive to anyone.

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5. The social atmosphere at Pi Kappa Phi is one in which I am not pressured or threatened by adverse sexual behavior or other demeaning conduct.

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6. The use or abuse of alcohol and/or drugs does not play a key role in the image of Pi Kappa Phi.

ABC D .7. The members of Pi Kappa Phi exhibit a healthy and proper attitude towards sex and sex roles. ABC D

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8. Pi Kapps are regarded as one of the most likeable and well-mannered fraternities on campus.

OPEN COMMENTS:

Your campus image. Has your chapter ever wondered about its image with the women on campus? Are your brothers known as the `casanovas', the 'rednecks' or the 'monsters'? Was 'Revenge of the Nerds' filmed at your house? You can discover your image with the women on your campus through mature and productive conversation. With an openness to affect change where needed, your chapter can become the best fraternity for sorority mixers and campus activities. But unless you know where you stand, you cannot affect change. You

will not know until you ask! Above is a questionnaire developed by various student interns to be used as an icebreaker with the female groups on your campus. The questions are designed to elicit an objective and general overview on the subject of gentlemanly conduct between the men of your chapter and the females on campus. By distributing the questionnaire in an organized and sincere fashion, your concern for improving these relations will be evidenced by all. The ability to discuss

Left, Steve Hanna and Kevin Ross horse around with their roommates Greg Hadley and Tim Gill.

NEVER AGAIN.

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Remember when we danced on chairs, till none were left around. Remember Dino's on Sunday nights, and tearing up the town. Remember the poker games, and all the money that was won. Remember bowling on Saturday, we'd have so much fun. Remember canoeing, nobody was safe; we all ended up getting wet. Remember our ladies, so beautiful and sweet, we thought that we were set. Remember spring break, our new shades, we were all number one. Remember the drive, we were headed for fun in the sun. Remember the flash, then the crash, and all of the pain. Remember the final breaths, people calling our names. Remember how it was. . . ...NEVER AGAIN! J. Schorr

In a tragic accident in Statesville, North Carolina, two of our brothers were killed by a drunk driver who was traveling north in the southbound lane. It is with great sorrow that we realize the loss of Steven R. Hanna and Kevin R. Ross, for they were indeed true and faithful brothers of our Fraternity. As founding fathers of the Delta Sigma chapter at Bowling Green State University three years ago, Brothers Steve

the topic among your chapter enables all of you to effectively deal with situations that might be otherwise shoved under the rug or referred to in jest. Evaluation of the questionnaire is relatively easy. Responses will be either positive or negative. If the responses are positive, then you can be reasonably assured that you are not in immediate danger of social reclusion. However, if the responses are negative, then it is time for the officers to take action. Plan an in-house retreat and discuss exactly what it is

that could have provoked the responses. Be honest and most importantly, truly desire to improve house conduct. If responses are inconsistent, this could be that your image is not strong. Perhaps it is time to develop a better image? A self-evaluation exercise would be the first step to fulfilling this need. You could become the 'awesome', 'best and most fun' chapter on your campus! It's up to you!

and Kevin were an integral part of building what is now one of the most respected chapters on campus. They were not only leaders, but served as friends and influenced everyone they came in contact with. Kevin and Steve were very close to each other, as well as their roommates, Greg Hadley and Tim Gill, both of whom were founding fathers. Since the beginning of their college careers at Bowling Green State University they achieved great success academically and throughout the campus community. The way they enjoyed life and accomplished their goals is a true inspiration to us all. Steve was a member of Student Government, Pre-Law Society, Golden Key, Beta Gamma Sigma, Phi Kappa Phi, and Order of Omega honorary societies. He was named to the dean's list for seven consecutive semesters with an accumulative grade point average of 3.81. Steve was also named to the National Dean's List and Who's Who Among American College Students. He was to attend Case Western Reserve Law School in the fall with a scholarship. Kevin, also a member of Student Government, was accepted to Phi Eta Sigma, Alpha Lambda Delta, Beta Gamma Sigma, Beta Alpha Psi, Phi Kappa Phi, and Omicron Delta Kappa honorary societies. He was listed on the dean's list for seven consecutive semesters with an accumulative grade point average of 3.76. He was also listed on the National Dean's List and in Who's Who Among American College Students. Kevin was to attend Case Western Reserve Law School in the fall with a scholarship also. Both students were to graduate in May with Magna Cumme Laude honors. The two held numerous executive positions within the Delta Sigma chapter of Pi Kappa Phi, including recording secretary and Warden for Steve, Historian

and corresponding secretary for Kevin. Both were a very important part of placing a PUSH unit at the Sunshine Children's Home in Maumee, Ohio. Although the loss of Kevin and Steve is most heartfelt by their friends, families, and Fraternity brothers at Bowling Green, the society of Pi Kappa Phi and the entire student generation may 'never again' recapture the quality of their contributions. The lives of these fine gentlemen were indeed filled with the utmost joy and love. May we never forget how they touched each of us in their own special way, and may their tragic deaths never shadow the goals and accomplishments that they held so dear.

Tony Kalich Delta Sigma

NEVER AGAIN CAMPAIGN OBJECTIVES —TO PROMOTE RESPONSIBLE DECISIONS ABOUT DRINKING AND DRIVING. * Directed toward northwest Ohio and Bowling Green area. * Eventually incorporate an outreach program for high school students.

Philosophy: The Never Again Committee should never become too political in its campaign efforts. The idea is to create an awareness of one of the tragedies that are caused by drunk driving. We are not against drinking, but against drinking and driving.

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Three charterings continue growth. Westward expansion continues. Denver chartered. February 22, 1985 was the chartering date of the Epsilon Chi Chapter at the University of Denver. It has been over two and a half years since the first interest group was formed, a colony recognized, and a charter granted. The backdrop for the University of Denver is the snow-covered jagged peaks of the Rocky Mountains. The mountains are used for climbing in the spring and summer and skiing in the winter. But they more closely resemble the up and down history of the struggle to create a Pi Kappa Phi chapter in Denver. Late one night, at 10:15 p.m. on November 9, 1982, twenty-six men were pledged to the Fraternity. Assisting in that service were John Warmington from the University of Florida and Clay Edmonds, who, as Director of Membership, recruited the men. In the next rocky 30 months the colony dwindled from 26 men to 12. The remaining men, discouraged, chose four men to journey across the country in a car loaded with three members from the Oregon State University chapter to Pi Kapp College. This was the turning point.

These four men returned from the summer leadership conference renewed in spirit, and dedicated to remove the despair and replace it with excitement. They were going to create a Pi Kappa Phi chapter. The following fall and winter rush were the best in the colony's history. The group grew by 18 men. Now that the minimum requirement of 30 men had been met, the colony turned its attention to maintaining the number with a strong member-education program. The number was secure and the chartering date was set for February 22, 1985. The final test would be given on February 21, and the members of Oregon State University would journey across the Rocky Mountains to perform the initiation. The final test was taken and passed. The oral boards were successfully conducted and at 6:00 p.m. the Ritual ceremony began, with the help of Glenn Dickson and Pete Duguid representing the Administrative Office. By 11:00 p.m. the Denver Associate Chapter had become Epsilon Chi. A proud moment for all of us!

Epsilon Chi — University of Denver

The final touch took place the next night at the chartering banquet. The new ,and old brothers gathered at the Denver 'Ramada Renaissance to await the presentation of the charter. This was done by Area Governor and Chartering Officer, Frank Parrish and assisted by Glenn Dickson. The charter was accepted on behalf of the chapter by Archon Thomas McCauley.

That night, after two and a half tough years, we climbed to the top of the mountain and stood as proud members of Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity.

by Render L. Wyatt, Jr. Epsilon Chi

Epsilon Psi chartered at Slippery Rock University. chapter of most recent The Pi Kappa Phi also holds the distinction of being one of the fastest chartering groups in the Fraternity's history. This feat was accomplished by overcoming many trials, dedicated work, and an understanding of true brotherhood. The chapter is located at Slippery Rock University. To many people this prestigious university is thought to be a brainchild of some enterprising students who sell "Slippery Rock University" T-shirts to fund their spring breaks in Florida. Yet,

this northwestern Pennsylvania school has an academic climate, welcoming student body, and forward moving Greek system which guarantees the success of the new chapter. The group was formed by Leadership Consultant Ashley Boling in the fall of 1984. He arrived on 6ampus'and contacted school officials, students, and campus leaders. When he left at the end of November, 49 men had associated themselves with Pi Kappa Phi. The road to chartering is not easy for

Epsilon Psi — Slippery Rock University

any group, and it was not any easier for the colony at Slippery Rock. A number of problems were encountered. For example, the president of the first group disassociated and Chuck Huffmeyer, a junior at Slippery Rock, had to reorganize upon returning from Christmas break. In February the group decided that it would take full dedication to meet chartering standards. Ten men were not willing to make that choice and were removed from the roles. The colony did two things that showed they were ready to be chartered. First, instead of letting the departure of one-fourth of the chapter defeat them, they went out and in their first attempt, pledged ten more members. Second, in the spirit of true brotherhood, they extended to these new men the right to join the original group in becoming founding fathers, instead of making them wait until after the chartering. The chartering date was set for April 13, 1985. All requirements were met in rapid order. The constitution and bylaws were submitted, followed closely by all reports, letters of recommendation, and the chartering brochure. All tests were passed and the initiation was commenced at 6:00 on April 12. The brothers of LaSalle University in Philadelphia and West Virginia University conducted the ritual of initiation. The ceremony of institu-

tion, the creation of the new chapter, was concluded at 2:45 a.m. and the church was clean by 3:30 a.m. The chartering banquet, held on Saturday night, was an exquisitely decorated event in which 30 to 40 parents joined their "founding father" sons in the celebration. The guest speaker and Chartering Officer was National President, David Jaffee; and he was assisted in presenting the charter to Archon Chuck Huffmeyer by Assistant Chartering officer, Bob Ogborn. The weekend did not end with the banquet and party. The next morning the brothers all attended church together, had their first chapter meeting, and ended the weekend with a symbolic treeplanting ceremony. Each member wrote his name on a piece of paper which was then placed in one of the three holes dug to plant the trees. Three trees were planted to represent the friendship of our three founders. A special service was read dedicating the growth of these trees to represent the growth of the new chapter in strength and brotherhood. As each new associate class is initiated they 'will in turn plant a tree. Next year, a member of the new Epsilon Psi Chapter will be able to sell Slippery Rock University T-shirts in Florida, but now on the back they can say Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity!

University of Alabama Birmingham chartered. The Epsilon Phi Chapter at the University of Alabama-Birmingham was offioially chartered on February 23, 1985. The hard work leading up to chartering was culminated by a festive banquet. Dr. Wayne Buffington, the chartering officer, was the guest speaker and enlightened the banquet audience with stories from Pi Kappa Phi's history. Numerous alumni and guests had the opportunity to welcome Epsilon Phi as the 103rd chapter in Pi Kappa Phi. "Mr. Pi Kappa Phis," Emmet Dendy (Omicron) and Howard Leake (Omicron), offered their best wishes and congratulations, as

did the Chapter Advisor Perry Grant, also the Vice President of U.A.B. Following the words of welcome, Archon Todd Fowler accepted the charter from Area Governor and assistant chartering officer, Harry Caldwell. Todd then explained how the chapter started from a core of transfer students who were Pi Kapps at other chapters. The group formed a tight bond and worked together toward the eventual chartering. We heartily welcome Epsilon Phi into the chapter ranks of our proud Fraternity.

Supreme Chapter, see page 4. Epsilon Phi — University of Alabama-Birmingham

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Psi, had an impressive recognition group.This body was rather elite and had the right to wear medals at official functions. These members seemed to have a lot of fun, contribute significantly to the fraternity and go first class at every opportunity. In an attempt to tie the idea of a medal and a special recognition into the history of our Fraternity, I returned to the middle of November in 1904. A group of students met to form a new organization. They named their assembly Nu Phi, meaning non-fraternity. This group, three weeks later, became Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity. The first meeting of Nu Phi was on November 19, 1904. Our new present day elite gathering would be called Nu Phi Society in remembrance of that first meeting. After careful consideration it was decided that attendance at Supreme Chapters would be the initial criteria. If a Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity member had attended five or more of these meetings, it was considered that this was indeed a "supreme" effort. We needed to locate these men.

Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity exists by the contributions of its members. In our Fraternity there have been many men who have contributed more than their time or their money,they have donated a significant part of their lives. Men who give like this should be recognized often; too much recognition is never a possibility. A new form of recognition for our elite members needed to be found. The idea can be credited to past National President, Lonnie Strickland, while he was President. He had attended a number of interfraternity formal functions and noticed a number of other fraternity officials wore some type of recognition, such as a medal. These men stood out as being elite. Brother Strickland thought that Pi Kappa Phi should have an elite group that could be a recognizable entity within our Fraternity who also would wear some symbol of recognition. Another national fraternity, Phi Kappa

How Nu Phi got started. This is the fifth story concerning the history of the Fraternity. Each concerns an area developed since 1959. The previous five articles are entitled: 1. The Administrative Office Moves to Charlotte 2. Leadership Development in Pi Kappa Phi 3. Creation of Continuing Alumni Relations 4. How Did the Voluntary Dues Program Begin If you would like copies of any of these articles, please write the Administrative Office.

In the registration book for all Supreme Chapters forty-nine names were located of those who had attended four Supreme Chapters before the Mobile convention held in 1983. From this initial group, thirty-one paid the $150 entry fee (tax exempt) to the Pi Kappa Phi Foundation to join the Nu Phi Society. Pi Kappa Phi recorded the menu of the very first Pi Kappa Phi banquet and the traditional toasts, as given by the early founders. The first Nu Phi Society banquet would be a memorial to this event by recreating the menu and the words spoken that night. On August 16, 1983 twenty-three members of Pi Kappa Phi and the Nu Phi Society attended their first formal banquet. The individual and collective concensus was that it was perhaps the most "first-class" event that any member had ever experienced.

by Durward Owen

THE PI KAPPA PHI FOUNDATION BOARD OF TRUSTEES

JULIUS E. BURGES,Chairman College of Charleston Past President of the Citizens & Southern National Bank of SC

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NOBLE CRUMP Auburn University President of Dixie Electric Co. TED SCHARFENSTEIN Florida Southern Chief Administrator, Addison Gilbert Hospital

Pi Kappa Phi Tennis Tournament Pi Kappa Phi Founders' Run (10K)

WALTER AVERY University of Washington Fundraising Consultant

Pig Pickin' at racetrack

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Carowinds ED BENNETT Roanoke College District Sales Mgr., Eastern Airlines

REMEMBER: As a fully registered alumnus, you are eligible for the free Eastern Ticket drawing for two! When I attend this Supreme Chapter, I would have attended five or more Supreme Chapters, therefore I am eligible for Nu Phi Society. Mail with registration fee ($85 for alumnus,$60 for wife) to the Administrative Office, P. 0. Box 240526, Charlotte, NC 28224

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40th SUPREME CHAPTER. August 10-14, 1985

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(THE PI KAPPA PHI FOUNDATION) Personal Best Pi Kappa Phi Style There are those who thirst for survival, and others whose quest is mediocrity. Then there are those who pursue excellence. Pi Kapp Scholars are those special nine men, who each year, are chosen for their academic excellence, in combination with service to Fraternity, university and community, and leadership. The "Personal Best" of these nine men includes a list of accomplishments which is awesome in the context of their academic record. How do they do it all? All Pi Kapps can point with pride to these special brothers who will surely excel in their career ambitions in engineering, writing, medicine, law, and business. The Pi Kapp Scholars are our friends, our brothers, those we look to for creativity, good thinking, and a future orientation. They pursue excellence as their personal best. IRA LIEBERMAN

This year's Archon from Omega Chapter at Purdue University, IRA LIEBERMAN, has been chosen as a Pi Kapp Scholar. Ira carries a 5.61 GPA on a 6.0 scale, in a biology/pre-med area of study. He is a member of Mortar Board, Phi Eta Sigma Honorary Fraternity, and Alpha Phi Omega Service Fraternity. Ira has also served as Treasurer of Omega Chapter. He was a 1984 recipient of a Founders Scholarship. PAUL DiGIOVANNI

As a founding father of Epsilon Tau Chapter at St. Joseph's University, PAUL DiGIOVANNI, has helped to develop the programming for a healthy Pi Kapp chapter. His school activities include participation in Campus Ministry, President of SJU Students for Human Life, and Alpha Epsilon Delta pre-medical tronorary society. Paul is on the Dean's List and has a 3.88 on a 4.0 scale.

Pi Kapp Scholars KEN CRIBBS

BRIAN EASTRIDGE

BRYANT McGUIRE

,Pâ&#x2013; KEN CRIBBS, Beta Kappa, Georgia State University, is no -newcomer to Pi Kappa Phi. Ken was the recipient in 1984 of the Founder's Scholarship. His personal and scholastic achievements are too numerous to name; among them are memberships in Phi Eta Sigma, Alpha Lambda Delta, Golden Key, Blue Key, and Omicron Delta Kappa, as well as being Archon, Vice-Archon, Secretary, Chaplain (twice), and PUSH chairman of Beta Kappa. Ken has worked extensively for causes to aid disabled persons and has a 3.89 GPA. Now that's achievement!

BRYANT McGUIRE is a junior from Alpha Mu Chapter at Penn State. He is an Air Force Scholarship recipient, accompanied by a pilot slot, an honor limited to only two percent of all cadets. Presently, Bryant is Archon of his chapter and chairman of the Pi Kappa Phi/Alpha Chi Omega philanthropy dance marathon. Bryant is also a member of several electrical engineering honorary societies, and maintains a 3.92 GPA.

As Archon of Delta Alpha Chapter at Virginia Tech, BRIAN EASTRIDGE, a major, stays biochemistry/chemistry active in campus activities. His honor societies include Alpha Epsilon Delta (pre-medical honor society), Gamma Beta Phi (service and scholarship honorary), Phi Sigma, Phi Kappa Phi, and Order of Omega (Greek leadership honorary). Brian serves the community in his participation in the Health Fair, MDA Superdance and Virginia Mountain Housing. He is also involved in the lacrosse and weightlifting clubs.

BILL FREEMAN

RICHARD STONE

DON JARBOE

Another engineering major, this time from Iota Chapter at Georgia Tech, is RICHARD STONE. Richard is also Archon of his chapter and a great motivator in the chapter's philanthropic work for PUSH and the Leukemia Fund. Richard is a member of Omicron Delta Kappa (leadership honorary), Alpha Pi Mu (engineering honor society) and the American Institute of Industrial Engineers. He is a teaching assistant for undergraduates and has a 3.8 GPA.

A biology major from the Epsilon Rho Chapter at Lenoir Rhyne Col ege in North Carolina, DON JARBOE served on the Rules and Means Committee for this young chapter, chartered in December 1983. Don is active on several alcohol policymaking boards and is currently Warden of Epsilon Rho. He has appeared in several theatre productions on campus as a member of Playmakers. Don is a member of Chi Beta Phi National Honors Science Fraternity which helps him to maintain his 3.53 GPA.

This Pi Kapp was instrumental in the growth of Epsilon Theta Chapter at Seton Hall University. BILL FREEMAN will be graduating in May with an economics degree and will continue on to law school. He has held a Dean's List position for two years with a GPA of 3.67. His hardworking nature and devotion to excellence are evident in his academic achievements. Bill is Treasurer of his chapter and was the recipient of a 1984 Founders Scholarship.

PI KAPPA PHI Foundation Dear Brothers in Pi Kappa Phi, Supporting the Pi Kappa Phi Foundation is an investment in the lives it touches. Your support sets in motion scholarships, leadership training, alcohol education, sponsorship of Pi Kapp College, internships and educational programming of all kinds.

MARK COULSON

Join us today in making an investment in young lives. Your tax-deductible gift makes difference! a The Foundation Board of Trustees

"Brothers Helping Brothers" NAME ADDRESS CHAPTER MARK COULSON, Epsilon Xi, LaSalle University, is the second Pi Kapp Scholar in two years from this chapter. Mark will graduate in May with a degree in communications. He has served as Archon and Historian. Mark is a member of the Alpha Epsilon Honor Society, the Dean's List, the Essentials (a pop band), and is the recipient of three scholarships for academic excellence. He maintains a 3.77 GPA on a 4.0 scale.

Please send information concerning wills and estate planning. My employer has a matching gift program. Forms are enclosed. Please change my records to reflect the change of address as shown above. (Detach this section and return with your gitt Thanks,)

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Founder Harry Mixson will return to Supreme Chapter 1985!

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Helping to make history. Henry Fowler

Most of us live through history, although sometimes we do not realize that it is taking place. Few of us actually ever get to be a part of the events that make history. This is not true of Pi Kappa Phi member Henry H. Fowler. Henry Fowler has worked with, or under, four Presidents, from helping to defend the Tennessee Valley Authority to being the Secretary of the Treasury. To trace the journey of Brother Fowler we must return to the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains of southwest Virginia. Nestled among those green hills is Roanoke College. Brother Fowler became a member of our Fraternity on April 13, 1927 when he was initiated into Xi chapter. "I still have the picture of my friends and brothers from those days," says Brother Fowler."My association with the chapter was very pleasant." An evening at the Pi Kappa Phi house was a little different back then. Brother Fowler chuckles as he remembers,"We played a lot of bridge, and because of Prohibition, our major vice was to eat ice cream." Xi chapter was very strong and could count among its members most of the football, basketball, and baseball athletes. Brother Fowler earned his varsity letter as a player and manager with the basketball team. He was also a member of an undefeated championship tennis team, an undefeated debate squad, and was editorin-chief of a college weekly paper. Brother Fowler obtained his LLB de-

gree from Yale University in 1932, followed by his JSD in 1933. He passed the Virginia bar that same year. He then became assistant counsel to the Tennessee Valley Authority — his first chance to help make history. In 1933 President Roosevelt was trying very hard to bring the United States out of the Depression and develop the natural resources of the nation's rivers for navigation, flood control, and electrical power. One of the President's acts was to establish the Tennessee Valley Authority. Brother Fowler spent five years in Knoxville, Tennessee with the T.V.A. Twice, as a counselor, he helped to successfully defend the constitutionality of the T.V.A. before the Supreme Counsel. Brother Fowler missed meeting President Roosevelt by 'just a hair.' The two principal attorneys working for the T.V.A. were waiting, after the decision of the first case, for a tall from President Roosevelt to come to visit. Our Pi Kapp "went downstairs for a badly needed hair cut." While there, the President called and met with the other attorneys for most of an hour. From 1938 to 1941 Brother Fowler served in a number of governmental positions, including Special Assistant to the Attorney General, Chief Counsel to the Sub-Committee of the U.S. Senate Committee for Education and Labor, and as Special Counsel to the Federal Power Commission. World events would lead to his second service. Prior to December 7, 1941 the Office of Production and Management was responsible for the mobilization of our country for war. After Pearl Harbor preparation for war needed to move more swiftly, and the War Productions Board was created to prepare America for World War II. From 1941 to 1944 Brother Fowler served as Assistant General Counsel, helping the War Production Board keep the mobilization from being slowed by legal difficulties. Then in 1944, five months before D-Day, Brother Fowler was in London as Economic Advisor to the U.S. Mission for Economic Affairs. There he helped carry on war production and supply work through the Lend-lease and Reverse Lendlease programs. These programs, and the work of the combined boards bringing together the activities of the United States, Canada, and the British Empire, were the only way to restock the needed food, armaments, and supplies that were

Gerald Matthews heads Illinois Realtors Association.

Pi Kappa Phi member Gerald W. Matthews was recently named as the new Chief Executive Officer of the Illinois Association of Realtors. The 25,000 member group is one of the largest state entities within the world's largest trade associations — the National Association of Realtors. Brother Matthews comes to his new

responsibilities after holding a number of positions within the organization and developing a number of unique industry aids. He sharpened his skills by working for Pi Kappa Phi for almost ten years. Brother Matthews became a member of Pi Kappa Phi at Samford University, on October 4, 1963, in the Alpha Eta chapter. He was part of the rechartering members of the chapter. Before joining Pi Kappa Phi, the young men were part of a local group that had narrowed their choice of national fraternities to two. They chose Pi Kappa Phi, says Brother Matthews,"because they worked hard for our group and were innovative and creative, like we were." Brother Matthews served as Archon of the chapter and was active in the student government program as a senior senator. He was also a member of the prestigious Acapala Choir. One of his fondest memories was the 50th anniversary of the chapter, which was also the 10th celebration of the rechartering. A number of the original founding fathers returned for the event. "The look on each member's face was the same," says Brother Matthews. "From oldest alumni to the newest initiate, they all had that same

ALUMNI needed by the allies to continue their struggle. He served until December 31, 1945 as Special Assistant to Foreign Economic Administrator. In an effort to resume a normal family life he returned home to set up his own law firm. He was the senior law partner of Fowler, Leva, Hawes, and Symington. Yet, world events would again call him. In 1951 Brother Fowler went back to Washington, D. C. The United States, now preparing for the Korean War, needed someone who knew how to get production up to war readiness and Brother Fowler was placed in the National Production Authority. In 1953 he was promoted to Director of the Office of Defense Mobilization, and by statute became a member of the National Security Council. In this position he helped America prepare for the Korean War and the development of N.A.T.O. "This was not a full mobilization like World War II," said Brother Fowler, "so my job was easier in a way." In another attempt to live a normal life, he returned to his law practice in 1953 and practiced law until 1961. At that time President Kennedy asked him to serve as the Under Secretary of the Treasury. He worked diligently in this new position to get the Kennedy-Johnson Tax Reduction Act through Congress. This effort was successful. In May 1964 he returned to private life to take care of his family and resume his law practice with the understanding that he was to be left alone. However, once again he was called to serve — this time the call came from President Johnson, who wanted him to serve in his cabinet as Secretary of the Treasury. From April 1, 1965 through December 1968 Brother Fowler served as the Secretary of the Treasury. Some of the currency with his signature is still in circulation today. On December 20, 1968 our Pi Kapp resigned from his office, with President Johnson's permission, to become a general partner of Goldman Sachs and Co. as an investment banker. He has been a general partner and chairman of

Goldman Sachs International Corp. since 1969. Having such a close relationship with so many of our country's prominent men, Brother Fowler looks on his experience with each man as being unique and special. "I do not want to compare any of the Presidents that I have worked with. All of them, Truman, Kennedy and Johnson, were good men. We worked hard together and had hard times, too, but they were all very helpful to me," says Brother Fowler. Still active since leaving Washington, Brother Fowler has served on the boards of many national and international corporations and non-profit organizations. Some of the latter include the Atlantic Council of the United States, the Sloan Foundation, Carnegie Endowment for Peace, and the Lyndon Johnson Foundation, where he was a member of the board of trustees. Brother Fowler's family is a very important part of his life. His family includes his wife Trudye, and two daughters, Mary Anne and Susan, as well as four grandchildren. History moves on and time has taken its toll on many of Brother Fowler's Pi Kapp brothers. "Living in Washington and being out of the neighborhood," he says, "I've lost touch with many of the people I knew in college." He stops by the Fraternity house at Roanoke College, but as a former chairman and still a trustee of the college, he does not want to play favorites. However, he is still partial to his Fraternity. "I nourish and still cherish the memories of my brothers, and keep in touch with the onward progress of the Fraternity. Pi Kappa Phi serves a vital function among the lives of college students," says Pi Kapp Henry Fowler. From Roosevelt's efforts to end the Depression, through World War II, the Korean conflict and through the turbulent Sixties in President Johnson's cabinet, Brother Fowler has been one of the few who did not just live through history — he helped to make it.

gleam in their eyes that can be shared by all Pi Kapps who are proud of the Fraternity." Brother Matthews worked twice for the Fraternity, totaling almost ten years. For three years he traveled as a Leadership Consultant. Each year the title of the office changed. "I was a field secretary, a traveling consultant, and then an administrative staff. But the responsibility and the pay stayed the same," said Brother Matthews. Our tired traveling consultant left after three years to work with two other men in a public relations and fundraising company in Texas. The concept of their new business was transferred back to the Fraternity when Brother Matthews returned to Pi Kappa Phi to create the Continuing Alumni Relations Program, a newsletter for alumni, printing service. He was, at the same time, responsible for the Scholarship Foundation and Pi Kappa Phi Properties. When he had to leave the Fraternity again, he was the Assistant Executive Director. Shortly after leaving the Fraternity he began his work with the Illinois Association of Realtors. Prior to becoming the Officer, Brother Executive Chief Matthews was Controller, and then later, Administrative Vice-President. The Illinois Association of Realtors is a multimillion dollar corporation that supplies goods and service to the real estate profession. Its main areas of endeavor are in politics, education, communication,

management consulting and computer software. Brother Matthews has been designated as a Certified Association Executive by the American Society of Association Executives. In 1982 he was one of three people in the nation to receive ASAR's Professional Performance Award, the highest honor that the organization gives. Brother Matthews has been active in the industry nationally. He has served as an instructor at National Executive Seminars on future trends, personnel management and budgeting. He has developed two unique aids for the industry. The first, being a book entitled Budgeting and Financial Control that has become the industry standard for local affiliate use in establishing accounting systems. Second, he designed and implemented computerized applications which have been adopted by other state organizations and the national association. He pioneered a computer-based real estate information system of use by local Boards of Realtors for their listing services. "Pi Kappa Phi has been a big help in my career," says Brother Matthews. "The crucial element in being successful in any career is the ability to work with, influence, and lead people. Although a college experience can transfer basic theories and philosophies to a student, it cannot transfer people skills. My 'people' education came from only one source — my Fraternity experience."

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Living life to the fullest.

CENTER AT&T Vice President Robert D.Dalziel

While the communications industry has been in a state of flux since the divestiture, the American Telephone and Telegraph Company has been able to count on the steady service of Pi Kappa Phi member, Robert D. Dalziel. Brother Dalziel has been a member of the Alpha Xi chapter at the Polytechnic Institute of Brooklyn since his initiation on February 27, 1953. While in school he was a member of the ROTC unit, and President of the Society of Military Engineers. He was active in the chapter as a member of the ritual team, and held the offices of Warden and Chaplain. One of Brother Dalziel's best memories is the 50th Anniversary Supreme Chapter, which was held in Charleston, South Carolina. At the convention he had the opportunity to meet the two remaining founders, Alexander Kxoeg and L. Harry Mixson. He served a brief tour of duty in the Army before being appointed the District Traffic Superintendent for Brooklyn in 1961. After moving up the AT&T line, he was reassigned as General Staff Engineer of Switching in 1969. On May 1, 1971 he was appointed Assistant Vice-President for Network Performance in New York. An assignment as Director of AT&T in 1973 led to a threeyear assignment in Iran from 1975 to 1978. During his three years in Iran, Brother Dalziel was President of the Social Development Center in Tehran, a mental health facility of Americans; and a Governor of the Iran-American Chamber of Commerce. "Iran was a great

place to work," says Brother Dalziel, "They had made great strides to improve their communication." The Iran government and AT&T put a lot of time and effort into the project of developing their communications system. Brother Dalziel left before the anything before and revolution `American' was considered bad. "We spent three years building and improving the network," says Brother Dalziel, "and then spent six months dismantling it." Brother Dalziel returned to New York Telephone as Vice-President of Systems and Support Service in October 1978. On October 1, 1980 he returned to AT&T Headquarters as Vice-President for the parent company. Immediately following the January 1982 announcement of Bell System divestiture, Brother Dalziel was assigned the responsibility of the Bell Operation Company interests at headquarters, and later coordinated planning for the divesting operating company's new 8,000 person Central Service Organization, now known as Bell Communications Research. In September of 1983, Brother Dalziel assumed his present position. He provides for the implementation of AT&T overseas projects, worldwide tele-communications consulting services, and sales for Africa and the Middle East. "We have had some major advancements in many international markets," says Brother Dalziel. "We have put a Network Control in Japan, an Electronic Digital Switching System in both Korea and Egypt, as well as a new Microwave Transmission System in Saudi Arabia." Even though AT&T is doing well internationally, they have just started competing in the market. Brother Dalziel is hoping to continue to gain a market share with the other international companies. A family man, Brother Dalziel is married to the former Rose Queen for Alpha Xi, Mary Lou Schulte, The Dalziels have two adult children. back," says Brother "Looking Dalziel, "Pi Kappa Phi has been very important to me. I have tried to keep track of as many of my brothers as possible, like Tom Maggio in New York and William Friend in Texas." "Really," says Brother Robert D. Dalziel, "Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity is a place to grow and make great friends. Our Fraternity is on the leading edge with the student, the university, and society." The communication in those lines could be no clearer.

Dale M. Cochran.

Dale Cochran, a state representative for over 21 years, has contributed a great deal to his community and Pi Kappa Phi. Brother Cochran was initiated on February 11, 1950 into the Alpha Omicron chapter at Iowa State University. Before

"I cannot rest from travel;I will drink life to the less." These words from Ulysses, by Tennyson, exemplify the pathways traveled by Pi Kappa Phi member Huger S. King. "I have traveled many roads," says Brother King. Those roads include graduating from law school (at such a young age that he could not be admitted to the bar), running a successful law firm, and becoming the President and Chairman of the Board for a large corporation. And today, at the age of 77, he is still on the road to work every morning. Brother King was born in Darlington, South Carolina on June 15, 1907. He attended St. John's High School and was two years a student at the Citadel. "At that time," says Brother King, "you only needed two years of academics to attend law school. I skipped getting a college diploma and went right for my law degree." He was eighteen years old when he went to the University of South Carolina for law school. There he joined Pi Kappa Phi. On October 14, 1929, Huger S. King and eleven `pledge' brothers were initiated. They paid $21.50 for the honor of being a Pi Kappa Phi. The fee included $10.00 for the initiation itself, $10.00 for a life subscription for the Star and Lamp, and $1.50 for a membership certificate. In the late 1920's this was not easy for college students. "All fraternities were banned by the state legislature at public universities in the 1920's," explains Brother King. The Sigma chapter existed in a Sub Rosa basis until the act was repealed in 1929. All initiations for Sigma were conducted at either Wofford College in South Carolina, or at Washington and Lee in Virginia. "We were a very active chapter," says Brother King, "even if we were not legal." Brother King was in school for less than a year after his initiation. He joined for reasons many men continue to join today. Says Brother King,"Many of my friends were members, and if it was good

enough for them, then it was good enough for me." In 1928 our fellow Pi Kapp obtained his law degree, yet, due to a technicality, he was not allowed to practice. He was presented to the Supreme Court for admission to the Bar, however, the Chief Justice explained that he had many years to practice law; and, although he could take the oath with his class, he would have to wait until his 21st birthday (three weeks later) to practice law. He began his law work in 1928 and continued for almost thirty years, at which time he was senior partner of King, Adams, Kleemeier, and Hagan law firm. From 1940 to 1942 he served as Mayor of Greensboro, the youngest to serve in that position. Brother King resigned from office to take a post in the United States Navy. Lt. Commander King served in the Pacific, and at the time of Japan's surrender he commanded an anti-submarine/ destroyer escort."We saw a little action," says Brother King, "nothing to write a book about. We did get popped at a couple of times, and it sure scared all of us." The Navy wanted our Pi Kapp brother to stay in the service. "No way! I told them," says Brother King, "I had a wife, two children, and a law practice to take care of." He worked at his law firm until 1958 when he was asked by the Richardson Corporation, with whom he worked, to leave his practice and accept the presidency of the company. Included in this position was also the presidency of Piedmont Financial Company and Piedmont Management Company. Today, Brother King is no longer President — he has moved up to assume the position of Chairman of the Board. "In my day," says Brother King,"I had to travel 100,000 miles a year to keep up all the different aspects of the business." He describes his business life as very fun and exciting. Brother King has been extremely active in his community. He has served as president of the Greensboro Chamber of Commerce and the United Fund, as well as chairman of the Empty Stocking Fund. Brother King is father to four children and grandfather to nine. Many of his family have ties to Davidson College in North Carolina, as does Brother King, who is a trustee of the school. "I sure hope we can put our chapter back at Davidson soon," says Brother King, "the students at Davidson College are very sharp." Brother King was very happily married to his wife for 50 years until she passed away in 1984. Brother King still goes to work each day; however, he hopes to take more time off to enjoy his pastimes, which are golf and hunting. He is looking forward to taking the dogs out this next season to hunt quail. Brother King has led an active and interesting life.,"I have been in the business world a good while and have traveled many roads," says Brother King. For him, however, to have done less would mean to have lived life to the less.

State Representative and Brother

graduating that same year, he had already held a creditable position in the chapter. Following his graduation he immediately began serving the people of his community. In 1952 he served as the county extension director in Jasper County. He then went on to be a member of the executive committee for the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL), and director of the Iowa Rural Development Policy Council. In 1964, Cochran was elected as a Webster state representative from County. Since then, he has held such prestigious leadership positions as Minority Leader, four years; Speaker of the House, four years; Assistant Minority Leader, two years; and most recently, House Agriculture Chairman for the past two years. He was reappointed to this position in 1985. The list of work by and accomplishments achieved Cochran are seemingly endless, but all are

directed toward a more improved agriculture. Currently, a fellow Pi Kappa Phi brother is serving an "intern" program under State Representative Cochran. Brother Brett Toresdahl, also a member from the Alpha Omicron chapter at ISU, has been recognized as an outstanding student who has the potential to gain from this experience with Brother Cochran. He has not only been a leader to his community, but he contributes a great deal of time being a husband and father. In addition to his wife, Jeannene, State has three Cochran Representative daughters — and as if that's not enough to keep him busy, he still finds time to

spend with his three grandchildren. He also serves as an active member of the Gamma Sigma Delta honorary society of agriculture, as well as the Elks and Lions Clubs. Over the years Cochran has been a very successful leader. This is primarily because he knows what the people need; and in talking with him, he is very supportive of the Greek system. According to State Representative Cochran. . . "It did a lot for me. The Greek system builds character, confidence, and most importantly — brotherhood. It (brotherhood) means that I have lifetime friends everywhere.. .and that means a lot to me." by Paul Armstrong LaGrange College

You will be "racing" withfun and brotherhood at Supreme Chapter 19851

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New Area Governor FRED WIDLACK

The chapters in Area IV have a new Area Governor â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Fred Widlack, a member from Alpha Phi at Illinois Institute of Technology. Brother Widlack was initiated into Pi Kappa Phi on March 9, 1958. He served the chapter as house manager and rush chairman. He was also active in the IFC, Glee Club, and ran the 440-yard sprints for the varsity track team. Brother Widlack went on to earn his doctorate degree in Educational Psychology at Purdue University. He is presently a research director for the National College of Education, a position which entitles him to help students who have the technical training to de-

velop better interpersonal relationships and managerial skills. "In my job," says our new Area Governor, "I have to deal with graduates, and being Area Governor will enable me to better relate to all the students." Brother Widlack also feels that he has a debt to pay to the Fraternity. . . "I received so many benefits and learned so much, that I would like to share some of that knowledge," says Brother Widlack. Our new Area Governor has three goals for Area IV, an area which spans from Kentucky to Wisconsin and Illinois to Michigan. He would like to strengthen the alumni relations that so many chapters lost in the 1960's when alumni and students had such vast differences in opinions. His second goal is to help non-housed chapters find a home. And his third goal is to facilitate the exchange of knowledge between students at such functions as conclaves, conferences, and leadership seminars. Brother Widlack is looking forward to his term as Area Governor because of what he has to offer the students. Says Brother Widlack, "Experience, learning leadership, working with groups, managing people and conducting projects are all necessary skills; the chapter experience can be very helpful in building those skills."

LEADERSHIP Pi Kapp one of four to receive prestigious Truman Scholarship.

Lewis F. Gossett, a Furman University sophomore, has been selected to be one of 105 students to be awarded a 1985 Truman Scholarship. The award, in honor of the late President Truman, carries an annual maximum stipend of $5,000 for the last two years of college and two years of graduate studies. It is granted to promising

students who have demonstrated a commitment to a career in public service at a federal, state, or local level. Brother Gossett is presently the Historian of Delta Chapter, located in Greenville, SC. He is also active in stugovernment, dent the Collegiate Educational Service Corps, and he is first vice-president of the College Republicans. To receive the award, Brother Gossett had to apply and be interviewed by Furman University. Those nominated by their schools were sent to the Truman Foundation. The Foundation then selected semi-finalists on the basis of an essay, a formal application, and letters of recommendation. All this was followed by an interview in Atlanta, and then a three-month waiting period. Brother Gossett brings everything back to the chapter. "The Fraternity has played a major role in my life," says the Truman Scholarship winner, "My brothers at the chapter contribute greatly to my development. I feel that being a part of such a truly remarkable organization as Pi Kappa Phi contributes greatly to any success I may have."

L. Clay Edmonds, Assistant Vice President

Brother Edmonds shares the responsibility of the origination of mortgage loans and servicing of the mortgage portfolio. Prior to joining Fogelman Mortgage,

Percy Brewington retires from Energy Department after 30 years of service.

Brother Edmonds was a real estate officer for the regional mortgage banking firm of Bankers Mortgage Corp. in Charlotte, NC. Brother Edmonds attended Wake Forest University and East Carolina University receiving a BSBA in accounting. He has also completed various real estate courses including those offered by the American Institute of Real Estate Appraisers. Brother Edmonds served the Fraternity for almost three years. He spent most of one year on the road as a Leadership Consultant, and two years as Director of Membership. He was instrumental in the colonization of the new University of Denver chapter.

Pi Kapp runs largest student philanthropic event.

1st Pi Kapp elected to regional I.F.C. Presidency.

Joseph Brady

On March 2, 1985 Pi Kappa Phi history was made as Joseph Brady, Villanova University, was elected President of the Northeastern Interfraternity Conference. This is Pi Kappa Phi's first regional IFC president ever. He achieved this prestigious position at the annual meeting of the conference held in Boston. Brother Brady is a Norristown, Pennsylvania native in his third year at Villanova University. He is an electrical engineering major and hopes to be in sales after he graduates. The Villanova chapter is only three

years old, and Brother Brady is a member of the first associate class recruited after chartering. He gives the credit of his joining Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity to brothers like Mike Rourke, the present Archon. join. Brother Brady served Pi Kappa Phi as assistant rush chairman and delegate to the Interfraternity Council. He was then elected Villanova's Interfraternity Council Vice-President and later President. He is also a member of the Order of Omega, an honorary Greek society. Brother Brady, who enjoys photography, also likes to ski and travel. He considers his attendance at the 25th anniversary of Pi Kapp College Leadership Conference, held last summer, to be one of the highlights of his fraternity career. He states, "I hope that every Pi Kapp will get involved in this Fraternity; there is so much to learn and experience at places like Pi Kapp College." Brother Brady hope to heighten the awareness of the public about fraternities. "We have to try to get rid of the 'Animal House' sterotypes that the press and entertainment falsely label us as being," says Brother Brady. At conferences and seminars he conducts a session entitled "Challenges of the 80's." Many of the important issues facing all fraternities are discussed, such as alcohol abuse, public images, and relationships between people. These issues are presented from the students' point of view.

Matt Rzucidlo

Percy Brewington, Jr., Assistant Manager for the Strategic Petroleum Reserve in the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge Operations, is retiring after 30 years of Federal service. Brewington has Served in his present position since 1983, following the assignment for the overall responsibility for the management of the Strategic Petroleum Reserve to Oak Ridge Operations. The Strategic Petroleum Reserve, a national oil storage program sited along the Texas-Louisiana coast area, currently holds more than 460 millions of crude oil in inventory. In 1982 Brewington was one of three Energy Department employees nationwide to receive the Presidential "Distinguished Senior Executive" award for exceptional performance in the management of Federal energy programs. The Distinguished Senior Executive award is the highest Presidential rank award made annually to eligible members of the Senior Executive Service, which totals 6500 employees throughout the Federal government.

The world's largest student-run philanthropic event took place on February 22, 23, and 24; and the brothers of Pi Kappa Phi are proud to say that their very own Matt "Yoda" Rzucidlo was behind it all. Matt was selected in March of 1984 to be the overall chairman of the 1985 IFC Dance Marathon. The task itself was nothing less than extraordinary for Matt. However, with the help of Brother Andy Walsky to head the monetary committee, Matt worked very hard. The $226,000 which was raised was donated to the children with cancer at the Milton S. Hershey Medical Center in Hershey, PA. Matt put together quite a program for the dancers, who had to endure 48 painful hours on their feet. Entertainment for the dancers included local talent, as well as the featured guest, Otis Day and the Knights from the hit movie "Animal House." (Consequently, Matt's three goldfish are named Otis, Day, and Knight.) Francis X. Brown Historian

Pi Kapps win intramural championship.

PICTURED FROM LEFT TO RIGHT: 1st row - Dave Gross, Bobby Belling, Craig Mercil, Richard Woods, Bob Summers, Mike Root, David Calvert, Wade Johnson, Bruce Graham. 2nd row - Randy Cimorelli (coach), John Nestuogel, Robert Baldwin, Joey Ross, and Anthony George. Not pictured, but on the team were Tom Pittman, Steve Mapes, George Weston, and Scott Thorton.

The Pi Kappa Phi flag-football team at Omicron has just finished a banner year. We won the All-Campus Championship with a stunning upset victory over a team comprised of red-shirt football players from the Alabama football team. The victory earned us the right to participate in the National Flag Football Tournament in New Orleans, LA. We faced FSU, Oklahoma State, and the University of Cincinnati in the tour-

nament, winning only one game; however, we felt a sense of accomplishment. During our stay in New Orleans we Pi Kapps celebrated the New Year together and had a great time. Finally when the fun was over, we packed up and left for Tuscaloosa. There will be plenty of great times to remember that we shared, once again, together! Robert Baldwin

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(CHAPTER SPOTLIGHT

Delta Epsilon's success spans its existence. In 1971 a Pi Kappa Phi chapter at Jacksonville State University in Alabama was no more than a topic of conversation among a handful of men from the area. Fourteen years later, Delta Epsilon Chapter at JSU is one of the strongest in the country. -- The leader in the Delta Epsilon founding was Clyde McSpadden, a professor at JSU. "Mr. Mac," along with men like Pete Price (Gamma Omega, Montevallo), foresaw and worked toward a chapter at JSU. Clyde McSpadden went on to serve as Chapter Advisor for ten years, and was recognized nationally as Area Governor of the year for Area IV. The colonizing

group consisted of men who have gone on to become business owners, attorneys, and civic leaders. There was even a country singer in the bunch by the name of Randy Owen. Delta Epsilon came into being at a time of Greek expansion on the JSU campus and national expansion for Pi Kappa Phi. In 1972 Pi Kapp became only the third chartered fraternity on the JSU campus, six more have joined the system since then. The history of this chapter can be summed up by the term consistency. Pi Kappa Phi has always been competitive in every phase of campus acti-

vity, whether it be in athletics, academics or service. The Delta Epsilon's have won numerous intramural and Greek Week championships. Through PUSH fundraising, Pi Kappa Phi has garnered the respect of local citizens and fellow students. No other fraternity on campus has won the IFC's highest GPA trophy. At this time, Pi Kappa Phi has won another Greek Week title, and is closing in on the All-Sports Trophy and a third-straight highest-GPA award. The chapter has also pledged and initiated more men than any other on campus this year. Another source of pride and consistency for the chapter is its alumni association which was created in 1977 with the primary purpose of procuring funds to purchase a Delta Epsilon chapter house. The chapter had been renting until last summer when a purchase was finally made. The new Delta Epsilon house is a ten room, two story mansion built by Horace Lee Stevenson in the late 1860's. While a student at the University of South Carolina, Stevenson participated in the capture of Fort Sumter, was later mayor of Jacksonville for twenty years, and practiced law.

The house itself (which has servants' quarters in the rear) has been described as "country colonial." Successive additions to the house have made it one of the more unique architectural pieces in the area. Throughout the year Delta Epsilon has continued to show that a group of eager young men with constant alumni support can develop a chapter to be proud of. The chapter has been a campus leader since its inception, and continues to rank highly in every aspect of what a Pi Kappa Phi chapter can be. by Mike Gibson Jacksonville State

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Your chance to win two free Eastern tickets at Supreme Chapter 1985! Greg Tarquinio, left, and Doug Ehman from Belmont Abbey helped set up a political rally for President Reagan and were able to meet him before the event.

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South Carolina celebrates 75th Anniversary. Sigma Chapter alumni at the University of South Carolina once again proved "that in banquets, there is fellowship" as more than 80 returning alumni gathered with the undergraduate members in celebration of the Chapter's 75th Anniversary. The 'Diamond Jubilee' celebration, held March 2, 1985 in Columbia, South Carolina, marked the culmination of over six months of extensive

planning by Sigma members. Led by alumnus and general chairman James Quinn, Sigma No.658,alumni and undergraduate committeemen sponsored a banquet and dance. National President David Jaffee arrived from Charleston and presented the Chapter with a charter reproduced from original copies. The Jubilee marked the opening of the Sigma Hall of Fame, established to

honor Sigma alumni who have brought recognition to the Chapter at Carolina. The chartering inductees and their presenters were: JOHN D. CARROLL, former National President, presented by W. Bernard Jones, former National President; Honorable ADRIAN A. SPEARS, retired Federal Judge in Texas, presented • by Niels Christensen III; and the Honorable GEORGE BELL

Not everybody who attended the 75th anniversary of the chapter at the University of South Carolina could fit into one picture. This is only a portion of all who attended.

TIMMERMAN, former Governor of South.Carolina, presented by the Honorable Sidney Thomas Floyd, a judicial court judge. The Jimmy Farr Orchestra played well into the night as brothers from various pledge classes gathered in reunion. Frank Bostick, Sigma No. 47 and a graduate in 1930, was the oldest alumnus in attendance. The class reunions were organized by the Diamond Jubilee Committee as a way of personalizing the event. Specific alumni were asked to send letters of invitation to fellow brothers in their decade of initiation. This idea had worked well for the Alpha Epsilon Chapter at the University of Florida, says Quinn, and Sigma decided to try it also. And indeed, the enthusiasm of seeing fellow classmates was immense. Sigma Chapter was organized during the years 1909-1910 as the Emanon Club, and later petitioned Pi Kappa Phi. They obtained their charter on March 5, 1910, beginning with nine men as charter members. The Columbia Alumni Chapter began in South Carolina in 1914 and since has had the reputation of putting into practice that beautiful quotation from an unknown poet, "that in banquets, there is fellowship."

. Wea,ma, & tezie2e/i+ rW‘ci. Due to popular demand, Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity has extended the availability of the Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity Grandfather Clock. Special arrangements have been made with the manufacturer, Pearl Grandfather Clocks, to continue to offer their convenient monthly payment plan with no down payment, or finance charge. Special Features The many features of the Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity Grandfather Clock are those found only in the highest quality timepieces. The features include: • Solid maple cabinet with fruitwood finish. • Carpathian elm burl on the arched bonnet. • Hermle key wound, cable-driven, eight day, self-adjusting beat movement designed in the Black Forest of West Germany. • Westminster, St. Michael's and Whittington chimes and a chime silencer switch. • Authentic rotating 291/2 day moon phase dial. • Brass-encased weights and brass pendulum. • Brass lyre pendulum available with the Fraternity's Coat of Arms delicately engraved in its center, or plain with no engraving. • Beveled glass door with locking mechanism. • Raised brass numerals and brasstoned accents. • Solid brass registration plate diamond-etched with your three line personalized inscription and adorned with a detailed re-creation of the Fraternity's Coat of Arms. • Clock measures an impressive 79" in height, 221/2" in width and 121/2" in depth. Convenient Monthly Installment Plan The original issue price of the Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity Grandfather Clock with the etched pendulum is $840 plus $62 for handling and shipping within the continental Unite d States. The plain pendulum clock is available for $800 plus the $62 shipping and handling charge. The manufacturer provides a convenient monthly installment plan with no down payment or finance charge. You may choose to take advantage of this plan — only $40 per month in 21 monthly installments for an etched pendulum clock, or $40 for 20 months for the plain pendulum clock (the $62 shipping charge is added to your first month only). Additionally, you can enjoy the clock in your home, or office, for 15 days, risk-free, before your first payment

is due. If you are not satisfied with your acquisition, you may promptly return the clock with no cost or obligation. Order by Toll-Free Telephone Installment plan reservations, or requests for additional information, may be placed weekdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (easte rn time) by telephoning toll-free 1-800-523-0124; Pennsy lvania residents only should call 1-215-687-5277 collect. Ask to speak with operator number 2733. Please note that all orders are subject to credit approv al. There is no finance charge and no down payment on the monthly installment plan. Appropriate sales tax will be added to the monthly payments of Tennessee residents only. Please allow approximately 8 weeks for delivery.

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