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THE STAR AND LAMP of Pi Kappa Phi - Spring 1987 *11KcI)

Pi Kappa Phi's efforts mentioned in TIME! Fraternity Houses!

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Chapter Advisors come together for learning experience Alumni Center

50,000th Initiate

Pi Kapp Scholars

Western Expansion to be focused on University of Michigan Reactivated

Letters to Pi Kappa Phi

THE STAR AND LAMP of Pi Kappa Phi - Spring 1987

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Lessons learned from pilot Chapter Advisor Symposium

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Future conferences on the drawing board with hopes of exposing all Chapter Advisors to this sharing and learning experience Chapter Advisors have long been considered a key component of a chapter with a long history of strength and success. The continuity that a Chapter Advisor can provide allows a group to avoid the pitfalls of mistakes and stay on a course toward growth and stability. How does a Chapter Advisor receive training to be an excellent Chapter Advisor?

The Pi Kappa Phi Foundation, in an attempt to examine that question, funded the first Chapter Advisor Symposium. twenty Chapter together Bringing Advisors from across the country as a Advisor Chapter group, the focus Symposium set out to examine the role which can add so much to a chapter's longterm success.

A first attempt by Pi Kappa Phi to hold conferences exclusively for Chapter Advisors, the C.A. Symposium was held the weekend of March 28-29, 1987, at the Pi Kappa Phi Administrative Office in Charlotte, North Carolina. Meant as an opportunity to share and learn from experiences, the symposium also brought in speakers to present various topics of interest to Chapter Advisors and alumni volunteers. Most importantly, the goal of improving alumni interaction was addressed.

Chapter Advisors in attendance were chosen from a list which targetted a crosssection of chapters by such variables as region of country, type of school, chapter strength, and age of chapter. By providing a broad range of backgrounds the symposium acted as a perspective opening experience for all in attendance.

"It was interesting to see the Chapter Advisor from a large midwestern university with a smaller sharing experiences southern university," said Glenn Dickson, conference coordinator and Assistant Executive Director adding," and both of them gaining from the exchange of ideas."

Dr. Wade Birch of Texas A&M, Chapter Advisor for Delta Omega Chapter, was pleased with his experience,"I appreciated the opportunity to attend the symposium. The topics and information were excellent and I came away clearly rejuvenated," adding,"The symposium is an excellent program and I hope it will be continued so that more chapters may benefit."

"Overall I feel it was a very positive experience," said Steve Knight, of the University of Oklahoma's Alpha Gamma Associate Chapter. "I now know that others have the same type of problems and positive areas that we do at Oklahoma, this alone can be a great comfort in some

Chapter advisors Dr. Wade Birch, Texas A & M; Bob Herbage, Oregon State; Brian Shaw, Washington & Lee;and Mike Strobeck,Stetson listen intently to discussion.

Carl Koch, University of Michigan and Dr. Wade Birch, Texas A & M. ways."

The success of the Chapter Advisor Symposium has spawned the planning of subsequent C.A. Symposiums with one scheduled to take place previous to the 41st Supreme Chapter in Dallas, Texas this summer. By exposing Chapter Advisors to programs such as the C.A. Symposium it is hoped that the goals of the National Fraternity will be better conveyed and thusly shared by the many alumni volunteers throughout Pi Kappa Phi.

Loy Todd, Nebraska and Mark Allan, University of Tennessee made the trip as their chapters both continue to improve.

From left to right Keith Rundle, UC-San Diego; Ken Hook, Iowa State; Scott Gibson, Texas Tech; Jay Marano, West Virginia; Mark Allan, University of Tennessee; William Bolding, James Madison University; Scott Rankin, Bowling Green State; Steve Knight, Oklahoma; Don Arant, UNC-Greensboro; Bob Herbage, Oregon State; Clay Edmond, Christian Brothers; Dr. Wade Birch, Texas A&M; Chris Cannon, Toledo; Mike Strobeck, Stetson; Brian Shaw, Washington & Lee; Carl Koch, Michigan; Bruce Frederickson, Virginia Commonwealth; Mike Cherney, Nebraska-Omaha; Rick Barram,Sacramento State; Glenn Dickson; Rich Pope; Loy Todd, Nebraska;Joe Brady.

It's not too late Dallas awaits. . ..

The plans have been made and the schedule completed so that your visit to Dallas, Texas will be both pleasant and active.

The time is now growing short for you to register to attend the 41st Supreme Chapter, your Fraternity's biennial convention. Alumni registrations will be taken until August 1, 1987 for the 41st Supreme Chapter. You may register by using the registration form on page 7 of the Star and Lamp.

The Dallas Supreme Chapter Committee has been hard at work preparing the events that will keep this summer's attendees entertained and busy throughout

Chapter Advisor William Bolding, James Madison University, finds humor in conversation as chapter advisors shared experiences.

Get in on a great Fraternity experience at the 41st Supreme Chapter

their stay in Dallas. The events will provide Pi Kapps with a taste of the West in a way that only Texas can. Everything from Chamionship Rodeo and Barbeque to the Gala 'Texas Revue" at the Supreme Banquet is on the slate for you in Dallas.

While attendees will have a mass of fun they will also be preparing and directing their fraternity for the future.

Decisions will be made that will affect all of Pi Kappa Phi. Issues will be discussed that affect all fraternities and each individual in the fraternity.

The Supreme Chapter, which is the governing body of your fraternity, will be making hard decisions concerning issues including; the elimination of Little Sister's

organizations, the elimination of open parties, possible mandatory liability insurance for each chapter, and stern new risk management measures. a 'The alumnus' perspective in Supreme Chapter meeting can make all the difference when it comes to taking the road which, at first, seems to be the hard road," says Durward Owen, Executive Director, adding, "but a journey that turns out to be a great step forward for Pi Kappa Phi and all fraternities. The experience and point-of-view from the alumni in attendance helps direct and counsel the undergraduate delegates. Probably the greatest asset of alumni attendance is to show undergraduates that the Fraternity is indeed

a lifelong experience" The growing Nu Phi Society will meet for their biennial formal dinner during the Supreme Chapter. Made up of distinguished Pi Kappa Phi alumni who have attended five or more Supreme Chapters, Nu Phi members are among the fraternity's greatest supporters.

Whatever your pleasure, the 41st Supreme Chapter of Pi Kappa Phi will supply it. Fun and fraternalism at its best.

We'll See Y'all There!

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• Focus On The West dit

Pi Kappa Phi is the fastest growing fraternity, but if you're a Pi Kapp from California, that growth may seem to be only an eastern phenomenon. However, with established chapters and newly formed colonies in Texas and in Oklahoma, "Pi Kapp Fever" is spreading west. To help Pi Kappa Phi with its western expansion efforts, Paul Green, of the University of Florida's Alpha Epsilon chapter has recently joined the Administrative staff as Director of Western Expansion (see "Director of Western Expansion Named").

His focus for expansion sites will primarily be within California, but not excluding opportunities in nearby states.

Just as the population of California has grown rapidly, so has the size and structure of many California universities.

The growth of California universities coupled with the renewed popularity of fraternities has, in a positive way, dramatically altered Greek systems throughout California. For example, the University of California-Irvine, joined by a substantial list of other California schools, might not have been considered as a possible expansion site. However, presently the UCIrvine Greek system is growing and thriving like never before. 'The success of the Zeta Beta chapter at the University of California-San Diego is exactly what's possible at many schools in California," explains the newly appointed Director of Western Expansion, Paul Green. 'These young and growing Greek systems are extremely appealing to Pi Kappa Phi and we must take advantage of this growth opportunity now."

The UC-San Diego chapter was char-

tered only one year ago and is already seventy men strong and rated at the top of its Greek system. "The lack of the burden to own a house at UC-San Diego in order to be successful has been a part of Zeta Beta's early success," says Glenn Dickson, Assistant Executive Director of Pi Kappa Phi. "Because of the sudden growth of their Greek systems, many fraternities have put the housing issue on stand-by until a later date." Consequently Pi Kappa Phi is eager to expand onto similar campuses such as UC-San Diego before such housing issues become financial barriers to expansion.

Pi Kappa Phi's appointment of a Director of Western Expansion has been and will be a major selling tool in garnering permission to expand on California campuses. Due to Pi Kappa Phi's limited exposure out west, many campus administrators have doubted the fraternity's commitment towards maintaining their potential western chapters. This doubt has added to the Pi Kapp's difficulty in launching a major western expansion program.

However, after attending the Western Regional Greek Conference in April, Paul Green said, "I am convinced that many universities are now realizing Pi Kappa Phi's commitment towards growth out west is sincere, especially in California." The W.R.G.C. is a two day seminar that is attended by Greek Advisors and InterFraternity Council officers from eleven western states.

Two expansion sites have already been earmarked for this fall. Colonies will be established at California State UniversityFullerton and also at the University of California-Davis. Existing chapters already in the area will be strong sources of support for these developing colonies.

"After the fall expansions, we're hoping for another two expansions in the spring," states Glenn Dickson. By the end of next school year, Pi Kappa Phi will have more than doubled its number of "chapters" in California. Now that's some serious west-

Director of Rich Pope To Communications Leave Staff to return to school Scott E. Evans, Director of Communications for the Pi Kappa Phi Administrative Office for the past two years, will be leaving As Director of his post this June.

Communications he has been responsible for the editing and publishing of The Star and Lamp as well as serving as Administrator of the Continuing Alumni Relations alumni newsletter program.

Scott will leave to return to Michigan State University to complete his degree in Advertising. "My two-year 'sabbatical' from school has been an excellent experience," said Scott. "I return to school with a much clearer purpose and direction as a result of that experience." He will graduate from Michigan State in the spring of 1988.

"Scott's contribution to the staff will be missed," says Durward Owen, Executive Director. "He has continued to bring

Rich Pope

Paul Green has recently joined the Administrative Staff as its first Director of Western Expansion. Paul, a recent graduate of the University of Florida and member of the Alpha Epsilon chapter, will be responsible for an extensive expansion effort based in California beginning this fall.

His focus will be starting chapters throughout California and at other selected western sites for all of next year.

Serving Alpha Epsilon as Archon, Warden, and Service Chairman, Paul has extensive experience pertaining to chapter operations and membership development.

He attended Pi Kapp College in 1984 and was a Staff Intern for one week prior to Supreme Chapter in 1985. Paul also served as Chapter Advisor to the newly developed University of South Florida Associate Chapter located in Tampa.

Paul began his staff training as of April 1st and will kick-off Pi Kappa Phi's western expansion campaign this fall with expansions planned at California State University-Fullerton and University of California-Davis. "If Pi Kappa Phi wants to co-

mmit itself to an aggressive expansion effort in California and other western states, we must realize that this will require the efforts of a full time staff member, "explains Durward Owen, Executive Director of Pi Kappa Phi. Thus, the position of Director of Western Expansion was created.

em expansion!

Potential sites for expansion during the spring include: UC-Irvine, University of San Diego, Loyola/Marymount, California State-Chico, and California StateNorthridge. Once again, most of these schools have young, growing Greek systems which don't require a substantial financial commitment towards a house in order to thrive on campus. "It's not that housing isn't up for discussion, it's just not a priority at this moment," states Dickson.

Steve Ryder, Area Governor for Area

X, has been instrumental in organizing Alumni Advisory Boards for existing and potential expansion sites. With local alumni support, the expansion effort in California can be assured success. If you are interested in assisting with expansion development in California, please contact the Administrative Office. With Alumni support and a commitment by the Administrative Office to designate a full-time staff member towards western expansion, Pi Kappa Phi's status as the fastest growing fraternity will be truly national in scope.

Richard Pope, Senior Leadership Consultant for the Pi Kappa Phi Administrative Staff leaves his post effective the beginning of June. Rich, who has been with Pi Kappa Phi since December 1985 will join the Westinghouse Corporation's Industry Marketing Training Program.

An initiate of Delta Lambda chapter at the University of North Carolina-Charlotte he transferred to Florida State University and was active with Beta Eta chapter. A winter 1985 graduate in economics, Rich has served the Fraternity well as leadership consultant.

As a leadership consultant Rich's straightforward style was a strength over his rigorous schedule which, during one period, took him to thirty chapters in a thirty day period. "Being able to depend on someone to get the job done, on a limited time schedule, and sometimes under

less than ideal conditions, has been a great asset we had with Rich," says Durward Owen, Executive Director.

Rich says, of his time with Pi Kappa Phi,"I greatly enjoyed the opportunity to give something back to the Fraternity while also gaining so much personally and professionally." He adds, "From this experience I feel very optimistic about the future of Pi Kappa Phi. Over the 130 chapter visits and over the last 50,000 miles the fraternity has shown me many good things about people and brotherhood. I've seen that people and chapters with positive attitudes, that look at problems as opportunities, generally overcome their problems and enjoy life and the fraternity much more."

Pi Kappa Phi wishes Richard Pope the best of luck in the future.

Paul Green, Director of Western Expansion

Pi Kappa Phi Initiates 50,000th Member

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Scott E.Evans, Departing D.O.C. improvements to all of the fraternity's publications and communication efforts; much of it a result of his coordination and implementation of the computer desktop publishing system for the fraternity."

"I will miss the feeling of really having an impact on an organization," says Scott.

'Through my writing and communications I've walked through a number of projects from conception to finished product and seen my contribution as an employee of Pi Kappa Phi pay off for the fraternity."

We wish Scott the best of luck at Michigan State University and beyond in his career.

Post of Director of Western Expansion Created

Jeffrey C. Porter, PI Kappa Phi's 50,000th Initiate.

The ritual of initiation into Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity takes an average of twenty minutes per brother. Barring any delays, one could calculate that it would then take one year and 329 days of round-the-clock initiating to get to 50,000 initiates. Pi Kappa Phi would have reached this point back in 1908 following the fraternity's first initiate, Henry Pelzner Wagener on March 24, 1906, using the ritual as we know it.

This would have, of course, been impossible; so 81 years later Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity has reached the milestone of the 50,000th initiate into Pi Kappa Phi National 26th the Fraternity. Only Fraternity to reach the 50,000 member mark, Pi Kappa Phi continues to be the fastest growing in the Fraternity world.

Ironically, Pi Kappa Phi's 50,000th initiate is from the home of the Founders, Charleston, South Carolina. An initiate at the University of South Carolina, Jeffrey Charles Porter is Sigma chapter's 840th initiate.

Originally from Dale City, Virginia, Jeff began his undergraduate education at Penn State where he played baseball for the Nitany Lions. A member of the Virginia Elite as a high school pitcher at Potomac High School in Dale City, he helped his team to a State Championship.

Upon transferring to the University of South Carolina for their strong baseball program he came in contact with Pi Kappa Phi. A Business Management major with a 3.0 GPA, Jeff enjoyed his original meetings with the Fraternity. "I liked the guys at Sigma, they really seemed to care about me when I rushed," said Jeff, adding 'They stressed not only what Pi Kappa Phi could do for me but what I could do for their fraternity."

When asked about being the fraternity's 50,000th initiate, he exclaimed great surprise and felt it was quite an honor. "Out of all the people initiated to be designated the 50,000th is an honor. But you have to think of each one of the 49,999 members that have gotten to this point and on to the 100,000th initiate."

Jeff expects to graduate in 1989 from the University of South Carolina. He enjoys his involvement in Pi Kappa Phi and hopes to run for office at Sigma chapter before he graduates.

The fraternity, at its present and projected rate of growth, can expect to reach its 100,000 initiate in the next 25 years.

Jeff will be honored as the fraternity's 50,000th initiate at the 41st Supreme Chapter in Dallas, Texas this summer.

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University of Michigan's Alpha Kappa Chapter Reactivated Dormant since 1934 new men ofAlpha Kappa arrive just in timefor chapter's 60th Anniversary "On October 27, 1923, a small group of students met in a room in the Michigan Union to consider the advisability of organizing a fraternity. The men present recognized the fact that the field of fraternities at the University of Michigan was well filled, if not crowded. Those present also realized the difficulties which would beset a new organization which at that time did not have a house and had very small financial resources. To secure desirable men it would be necessary to compete with well-established and well equipped fraternities. It was a huge task to undertake in the face of such heavy odds, but these men who here stamped a character upon the organization which it has never lost, decided that there was a place on the Michigan Campus for another fraternity which was to be guided by high ideals of manhood and scholarship."

-The Star and Lamp, May 1927-

Pi Kappa Phi Returns To Michigan!

Established at one of the "public ivy" institutions of the United States, the Alpha Kappa chapter at the University of Michigan is a fine addition to Pi Kappa Phi's swelling roll of chapters.

A momentous occasion occured January 31, 1987 when fifty dedicated young men received a charter from the Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity. The achievement of this charter marked a return of the Alpha Kappa chapter after fifty-four years of inactivity.

The University of Michigan,in Ann Arbor, just west of Detroit, has an enrollment of 22,500 undergraduates and 12,500 graduate students. Thirty-six fraternities and nineteen sororities provide Greek life for more than 4,500 students. The Greek system has shown growth in recent years, but a severe housing shortage is causing concern about new groups' ability to compete. Pi Kappa Phi has leased housing for the 1987-88 academic year, but long term competitive housing remains a challenge.

History of the Chapter Alpha Kappa chapter was originally chartered in 1927, but fell victim to the depression, closing second semester of 1933.

During its short history, the chapter led the campus in scholastics. The details of its

Expansion Update: Reactivations A Top Priority!

In the past year, no fewer than nine reactivation efforts have been underway!

Three additional efforts are being planned for next year! Pi Kappa Phi now has eighteen associate chapters, an all time high for the fraternity. Several of these associate chapters are part of internal expansion, where existing groups have been reorganized because of a failure to meet Minimum Chapter Standards. Others are part of Pi Kappa Phi's ongoing external expansion program. All in all, the fraternity is progressing boldly toward reactivating and keeping strong chapters. Here is the status of present reactivations.

Duke University (Mu) remains an associate chapter despite having met all chartering requirements with Pi Kappa Phi. The University refuses to recognize Pi Kappa Phi, and has actively resisted efforts to reestablish, despite a long and

disbanding are not known.

The rebirth of Pi Kappa Phi at Michigan started with contact between members of Trigon Fraternity, a long established local group and Pi Kappa Phi members from Michigan State. A core group within Trigon came to favor national affiliation, but the Trigon alumni leadership decided that Trigon should remain a local fraternity.

The splinter group within Trigon, known as project "Alpha" for "affiliation", became a core around which Leadership Consultant Pete Duguid (Michigan State) built a strong colony in the spring of 1986. Michigan State played a key role in nurturing development of the group. Carl Bracy, President of Trigon, became initiate number 102 for Alpha Kappa at the fortieth Supreme Chapter in Charlotte, North Carolina, being the first Alpha Kappa initiate in more than fifty years.

The group learned to function successfully despite being new in an entrenched Greek system. They began mixing with the best sororities on campus, challenging well-established fraternities in sports and recruitment, and growing in strength and pride. They posted a 2.89 GPA for the fall 1986 semester! To date the Interfratemity Council has yet to recognize Pi Kappa Phi however, out of fear by some groups that Alpha Kappa men will dislodge the traditional fraternity pecking order.

Michael Reilly (California-Betkeley), graduate assistant for the chapter, and an MBA candidate at Michigan, wrote the following in his letter of recommendation for chartering: 'This is a very strong group of men.

They conducted their first rush this fall and nearly doubled their ranks. When they fell short of the fifty member requirement, they postponed the chartering date and rallied support to informally rush the remaining men.

I have been in attendance at the chapter meetings and Executive Council meetings and have seen a group of natural lead-

successful history at Duke. Many good alumni deserve better from their Alma Mater.

(Nu) Nebraska of University chartered last year after a fourteen year absence from the University of Nebraska.

They now have a house, and a membership of about seventy men. of Oklahoma (Alpha University Gamma) was colonized this fall and hopes to charter next spring. They have suffered a slow start, but hope to reoccupy their chapter house in the fall of 1988. They have about thirty-five men, and need fiftyfive to charter. The house is leased to another fraternity.

(Alpha Michigan of University Kappa). Please see the accompanying article. They presently have about sixty men, and the future looks bright!

Iowa State (Alpha Omicron) was recolonized this winter. They number fifty men, and the alumni are actively pursuing a building campaign for a $700,000 house, in conjunction with Pi Kappa Phi Properties. The group should charter in the fall of 1987.

ers grow into a close knit group with a sense of purpose. They have a well organized committee system and include all members in a group.

The Executive Council, in particular, has worked together well as a group when faced with adversity. They successfully identify problems before they occur, work together to come up with solutions, and implement solutions in the membership.

Alpha Kappa has made a substantial effort interacting with the community and the university. They have kept in contact with university personnel, they have attended IFC meetings, and have initiated social events with other Fraternities and Sororities on the University of Michigan campus. I have been happy to work with them and will be proud to have them as brothers.'

The Chartering National Secretary Dr. Phillip Summers (Indiana) supervised the event as the chartering officer, assisted by Pete Duguid (Michigan State). Assistant Executive Director Glenn Dickson and Leadership Consultant Kenneth Kaiser represented the Administrative Office in the chartering activities.

The chartering weekend began on Thursday, January 29, with the written examinations. A grueling set of oral examinations, supervised by Dr. Summers, occurred the following evening. Upon successful completion of these examinations, the associate members of Alpha Kappa proceeded to be initiated as Brothers of Pi Kappa Phi. Friday evening, Brothers from the Alpha Theta chapter at Michigan State and the Delta Sigma chapter at Bowling Green State in Ohio, performed the ritual of initiation at the First Congregational Church of Ann Arbor. It was a fabulous night that will never be forgotten by the chartering members of the Alpha Kappa chapter. The ritual was perfectly rehearsed

Indiana University (Alpha Psi) has a membership of sixty men following a winter recolonization. Their housing corporation has leased a small free standing dormitory that can serve to house the men.

They plan to charter in the fall of 1987.

Alabama South of University (Gamma Phi) was recolonized this spring, with thirty men taking the challenge of rebuilding. Exceptional local alumni support made this possible. The men plan to have a strong leadership and service orientation.

(Gamma University Jacksonville Chi) has been dormant since 1980. Leadership Consultant Tom Camp recruited twenty-eight men, and they have established themselves as the "Gentlemen's fraternity" at J.U. The recently chartered Zeta Zeta chapter at the University of North Florida has worked with the Gamma Chi men to help ensure mutual success.

Texas-Arlington of University (Delta Psi) has been inactive since 1983.

An interest group of twenty friends contacted Pi Kappa Phi this fall, and have been working toward a fall of 1987 char-

and done with a care that set a fine example.

The following evening, January 31, the chartering banquet was held in the Michigan Union ballroom. This was a very festive and emotionally charged event. The Fraternity enjoyed many alumni from the area in attendance, as well as several faculty members and Greek system leaders, including Chi Psi Fraternity Executive Director Bud Carroll who addressed the group. Many parents also joined the celebration of their sons' accomplishments. The banquet began with Dr. Summers presenting the charter to Archon Douglas Hanna, who addressed the audience on the commitment of the chapter and also expressed anticipation of an excellent future for the Alpha Kappa chapter. Dr. Summers, the keynote speaker, followed with a speech commending the chapter on the many accomplishments they had achieved. Chaplain Michael Tresh ended the presentations with the benediction.

The evening was made even more special when Brother Michael Maddox, the first Archon of the recolonization effort, formally pinned his girlfriend and thus established an Alpha Kappa tradition.

Dinner and dancing rounded out the evening.

Special thanks are owed to so many for making Alpha Kappa chapter a reality.

The sincerest of thanks go to the Housing Corporation members, Chapter Advisor Carl Koch (Florida Southern) and other advisory team members, and especially to the men themselves. Men like Carl Bracy, Doug Mikatarian, Mike Maddox, and Doug Hanna have sacrificed much, but remain humble. Many hurdles remain, but these founding fathers seem to have what it takes to be the best. They strive for perfection. They have overcome odds. And they are in every manner an exemplary fraternity, possessing a sense of sharing and commitment that make them a true Brotherhood. May Alpha Kappa's rebirth last forever!

tering. They look forward to helping host the 41st Supreme Chapter in Dallas. Delta Psi has enjoyed essential and spirited support from young Texas Tech alumni Karl Reiter, Drew Hudel, and Robert Sheets.

Reactivations are being planned for next year at Cornell University (Psi), Washington of University the (Alpha Delta), and Louisiana State University (Gamma Iota).

New chapters are formed with six to eight weeks professional staff involvement. Leadership, service to others, and gentlemenly behavior seem to be the opportunities being sought by the men chosen to rebuild. It is reassuring to see such a strong demand for continued growth of Pi Kappa Phi! The fraternity remains commited as a top priority to reactivating dormant chapters, where campus conditions permit. Expansion in the West is a second priority.

Efforts anywhere else outside the Southeastern United States take third priority.

Any alumni having contacts, ideas, or a willingness to help Pi Kappa Phi grow should contact Glenn Dickson, Assistant Executive Director, at the Administrative Office.

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Building Houses While not commonplace, they are still being built through committed alumni involvement •fr In 1975 Executive Director, Durward Owen, wrote his Masters Thesis on a study of college fraternities that attempted to predict what fraternities would be like in 1985. One of the predictions as stated from his thesis was,"It was predicted that we would no longer see large traditional fraternity houses, but only lodges for meetings and perhaps eating purposes."

Local Housing corporations of Pi Kappa Phi have certainly proved Durward Owen wrong,in his 1975 Masters Thesis entitled, The General College Greek Letter Fraternity in 1985 - A Delphi Study. Six housing corporations are presently constructing or refurbishing new fraternity houses for our undergraduate chapters.

Contrary to Durward Owens' prediction, these houses plan to rival any other fraternity house in the country in size, and in structure.

The alumni from the University of Georgia, Georgia Southern College, Auburn University, Iowa State University, East Carolina University, and Drake University will all be called upon to assist in the construction, or refurbishment of their chapter's fraternity houses.

ALPHA OMICRON IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY The architect's rendering of the Beta Phi chapter house to be built at East Carolina University in Greenville, North Carolina.

The first fraternity house at Georgia Southern College, this structure aims to set the example in Statesboro, Georgia for Gamma Kappa chapter.

LAMBDA HOUSING CORPORATION THE UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA After purchasing the house from Pi Kappa Phi Properties, Inc. last summer, the Lambda Housing Corporation proceeded to demolish the old structure. Chapter Advisor Charlie Rowland comments,"The fact that the house is down is a factor both of need and of confidence." With Lambda chapter reporting the biggest rush in its history last fall (31 men) and still maintaining a 100-plus member chapter, the alumni have every right to be confident.

Charlie Rowland reports that the house will be constructed in two phases with the first phase planned on being completed for the September 1987 Rush. Phase II will follow shortly after.

Phase I will be the main house, erected with concrete block construction accompanied by a brick facade. The house will have apartment-style rooms on the second floor with multi-use rooms on the lower levels. Phase II will be a dormitory-like structure built on to the back of the main house. The most attractive feature in the construction of both phases for alumni is that the housing corporation has formulated a partnership agreement.

Alumni have been buying into the partnership and signing a land lease from the Lambda Housing Corporation. The working capital for the entire project, estimated to cost $750,000, will surface from both the partnerships and alumni contributions.

The undergraduates have been instrumental in the fund-raising effort. Starting in the spring of 1986,the undergraduate brothers from Lambda chapter have been calling alumni to notify them of the new housing project,and also tracking down other alumni who have moved and changed addresses.

The alumni are extremely organized and they are looking forward to the groundbreaking for Phase Ion April 25. That date will officially close the fund-raising campaign for Phase I. The entire campaign consisted of direct mail campaigns, telephone follow-ups, and personal visits by Lambda alumni.

GAMMA KAPPA HOUSING CORP. GEORGIA SOUTHERN COLLEGE Gamma Kappa chapter of Pi Kappa Phi will be the first chapter at Georgia Southern to have a fraternity house. Alumni have been dedicating time, expertise,and money for the campaign to build a fraternity house. The official groundbreaking ceremony was held in October, 1986. Executive Director Durward Owen was in attendance,and he commented,"The groundbreaking banquet was a testimonial to Gamma Kappa's Brotherhood."

Brother Owen was referring to the dedication of the alumni that evening who had personally pledged over $11,000. Glenn Aspinâ–

Beta Delta Housing Corporation and Pi Kappa Phi Properties,Inc. Housing Corporation President John Kirk committed to submitting a letter ofintent to have the deed transferred from Beta Delta Housing Corporation to Pi Kappa Phi Properties, Inc. The renovations will cost approximately sisp,000 and the Beta Delta alumni will be a critical link in the effort to raise the required funds for the renovation. The parents will do their job, the undergraduates will do their job, now the alumni must contribute and do theirjob to make Beta Delta chapter at Drake University as strong as it can be.

Following displacement from their longtime chapter house, Auburn University's Alpha Iota chapter looks forward to moving into their new premier facility.

The persistence of a number of alumni has brought this housing project to its groundbreaking stage, April 25th,1987. wall, former staff member and chairman of the fund-raising committee,reports that the housing corporation is still negotiating with contractors and suppliers, while also soliciting members of Gamma Kappa who have yet to donate.

According to Doug Lambert, Chairman of the committee responsible for construction, reports that the Pi Kappa Phi house at Georgia Southern will sleep 16 men and be 5,000 square feet. If all goes well with the continuing alumni financial support and the acceptable contractor bids, ground will officially be broken in late July. Construction will conclude in late fall ,and Gamma Kappa chapter will be housed for the 1988 spring term. Alumni who wish to contribute may contact Glenn Aspinwall at: 725 Sir Walter Drive, Virginia Beach, VA 23452.

Residence:(804)486-3046.

BETA PHI CHAPTER - EASTERN CAROLINA UNIVERSITY The alumni from Beta Phi chapter at East Carolina University have had a goal for years.

According to Alumni Association Vice-President Rick Wilburn, "Our ultimate goal is to build a new fraternity house on Hooker Road. It will happen!"

The Beta Phi alumni from East Carolina University have been diligently working to build a new house on Hooker Road in Greenville, North Carolina. At this time, the housing corporation has $40,000 in the bank, and the plans for the house have been designed.

The housing corporation has accepted a bid from Morton Associates for $150,000 to construct the house. The senior partner of Morton Associates is an alumnus. The building corporation still needs the commitunent from ten or more alumni to sign the mortgage as guarantors.

Presently, nine alumni submitted personal financial statements to the lending institution in Greenville for the banks approval. If and when the financial standings of the alumni are

approved, the alumnus will sign his name to the mortgage. According to Housing Corporation Treasurer Carl Darden, "We have nine committments to date and we need at least twelve more committments to gel full approval on the mortgage from the bank."

Darden, and Beta Phi Housing Corporation President, have been instrumental in coordinating the fund raising program and the overall building campaign. The Beta Phi alumni are waiting until the mortgage has been approved to break ground. The project will run approximately six months after the official groundbreaking, weather permitting.

BETA DELTA DRAKE UNIVERSITY An unfortunate water pipe break in the Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity House at 1236 34th Street in Des Moines,Iowa left the Beta Delta chapter at Drake University with a severely damaged house after Thanksgiving break, 1985. The ensuing deterioration of the house led Beta Delta chapter to lease another house on 34th Street until the Housing Corporation could properly repair the original structure.

Ensuing vandalism and over-all deterioration left the structure in a critical condition. A parent's committee was assembled with the purpose of providing the best possible fraternal experience for their sons. Mrs. Dorothy Collins, instrumental in pulling together all Beta Delta parents,was also in attendance at the Pi Kappa Phi Properties Executive Committee meeting on February 28.

Mrs. Collins petitioned the Executive Committee for assistance in refurbishing the old house. The Executive Committee formulated a plan for the parents to follow which included: alumni and parents club meetings in both Chicago and Des Moines, the formation of active alumni associations in both Chicago and Des Moines,and working plans for the renovation of the fraternity house.

After the second organized meeting in Des Moines, negotiations started between the

Alpha Omicron chapter is back! After dwindling to twelve men, Leadership Consultant Wally Wahlfeldt conducted a six week reorganization starting in February, 1987 which yielded 48 men. The alumni are also working diligently to construct a new house on the Ames, Iowa campus.

The present house is owned by Pi Kappa Phi Properties, Inc. At the quarterly Executive Committee meeting of Pi Kappa Phi Properties, Inc., held February 28, 1987, Dr. Ken Hook, Chapter Advisor,presented a plan to the Executive Committee for the construction of a new house. The Executive Committee agreed to match each dollar raised by the Alpha Omicron Housing Corporation, up to $190,000.

Des Moines architect and Alpha Omicron alumnus Kirk Colvig prepared the preliminary drawings for what is planned to be the nicest fraternity house at Iowa State University. The house was originally designed to sleep 72 men and be three stories tall. The upper two levels will be primarily for sleeping, with study areas on each floor. The lower area will contain a kitchen, dining room, multipurpose room,and a house mother's apartment The alumni are presently organizing a full-scale fund-raising campaign. Area Governor Frank Parrish, and past Pi Kappa Phi Properties President, Kelley Bergstrom have been working with Brother Hook, Wayne Moore, Warren Madden,and the Alpha Omicron Housing Corporation to launch the fund-raising campaign.

The newly recruited members are enthusiastic about the construction project and they are very eager to assist in contacting alumni,and also hosting alumni functions at Iowa State University.

Pi Kappa Phi Properties,Inc. has pledged to match funds raised by the Alpha Omicron Housing Corporation, and the fund-raising campaign will be in full stride by early fall, 1987. With the momentum of a new and strong chapter, dedicated alumni, and the support of Pi Kappa Phi Properties now is the time, if ever, for Alpha Omicron alumni to unite and build a new fraternity house for their chapter.

ALPHA IOTA CHAPTER AUBURN UNIVERSITY "Building...for the next sixty years" is the slogan which seems to be working for the Alpha Iota Housing Corporation. Since the last issue ofThe Star and Lamp,construction on the house began and the building should be ready for the undergraduate brothers by September 15, 1987.

Ground was officially broken by the contractors on April 6, 1987 with the main dormitory area and party room scheduled for completion by the September date. The fundraising campaign is still in full swing and additional contributions will have to be collected before the house can be totally completed.

The kitchen, dining room, and house mother's apartment are being deferred until the additional funds are collected. To date, the alumni have accumulated contributions and pledges totalling $62,000. This amount along with a $474,000 cash settlement from Auburn University for the old house has provided the foundation to start construction. The university also provided the Housing Corporation with a mortgage of $300,000. The Housing Corporation is still working to raise an additional $30,000 for immediate projects which include updated fire safety measures,brick paved walkways, and landscaping.

Alpha Iota alumni are still encouraged to contribute by sending checks,payable to"Alpha Iota Building Campaign", c/o Emsley Cobb, Fund Raising Chairman, 28 Mooregate Square NW,Atlanta, GA 30327.

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Perceptions vs.

Reality Is the reality sometimes mirroring the perceptions?

It's Thursday night; "the best night on TV," they say. NBC practically owns Thursday. At 8:00 p.m., I know that the "Cosby Show" will provide its usual weekly fare of fun, family warmth, and education. Its consistently been the toprated show on television since it started.

"Cosby" will segue into "Family Ties," another Top 10 Nielson hit, featuring Michael J. Fox as my (and everyone else's) favorite, obnoxious, and witty college student, Alex P. Keaton. "Cheers" and "Night Court" will follow, with L.A. Law" closing out the bill of fare. I'm a Thursday night TV addict. "NBC Night" is written on my monthly planner in my office for every Thursday of the year. If I do have to give some of it up, it's only after my two favorites, "Cosby" and "Family Ties" are over. I'll miss those two as often as I'll miss a Michigan home football game (and that will happen only if a monsoon hits or Christie Brinkley calls me for a date!).

By 8:00, I've got the popcorn popped and the 7-Up on ice as the "Cosby" theme hits the airwaves. One of these days, I want to hear it in stereo; I love that Latin sound! One half hour later, Alex P. Keaton steps into the limelight. The humor in this show is so smooth and well-written that the writers received automatic enshrinement into my TV Hall of Fame. I swear on my bald head that I went to grad school with a guy who's just like Alex!

But something about the show strikes me as different right after the opening credits. The usual coat and tie worn weekly

by Alex has been replaced with a sweatshirt adorned with Greek letters. The fear and depression start to creep into me. Just the night before, NBC had Michael Landon's "Highway to Heaven" dealing with a 14-year-old child prodigy going through a fraternity hazing. Now, here I am about to see my second favorite show hammer the nails into the coffin. As I hear Alex tell his parents and sister, Mallory, how he's going to get his best friend Skippy into his fraternity, I tell myself "same old stuff, let's show the frat boys hazing and drinking."

Part of me wants to write an angry letter to NBC (Dear Mr. Tartikoff: I really get ticked off when you TV guys rip on fraternities . . .). Part of me wants to write a polite yet informative letter to NBC (Dear Mr Tartikoff: Fraternities really can be a source of learning and education . . .).

But there is that little voice way down deep inside that tells me that, unfortunately, the way fraternities and sororities are depicted on TV might just show how the public truly perceives them. A friend of mine once said to me that we sometimes dig our own graves because, while a lot of what is seen on TV or in the movies seems foolish and idiotic, some of it could actually be found in Greek organizations in real life. A recent dish-

water detergent commercial shows a sorority pledge made to scrub greasy, dirty dishes. Even after doing a pile of plates and cups the detergent still has enough cleaning power to wash that one filthy mug the sorority sister hid from the pledge. So, two important statements are being made here; this particular detergent has extra cleaning power and Greek organizations haze. Public perception of fraternities and sororities ain't what we'd like it to be.

"We do a lot of things well...

With all the services and material provided, something is still wrong.The public's perception of us hasn't really changed through the years."

My good friend Dan Webster defines the word perceive as "to attain awareness or understanding of," and he calls perception a "mental image." So, the awareness and understanding, the mental image, the perception, that John Doe, average citizen, has of Greek organizations is really very simple: we drink and we haze. Now I'm probably not telling you anything new. These have been, currently are, and may always be, the two most serious problems fraternities and sororities have. But somewhere along the line, we have really failed to get our message across. Campus administrators and national headquarters personnel will tell you that fraternities and sororities provide a living and learning laboratory for experimentation and trial and error. They'll tell you that Greek letter organizations have the greatest potential for students to put practice into theory and classroom practical application. I firmly and wholeheartedly believe and agree with this.

In the November 1986 Journal of College Student Personnel, Dr. Carney Strange points out that a good Greek system has all the necessary elements of a perfect developmental environment, especially for those students early in their collegiate career. But Dr. Strange also quickly, and correctly, points out that the current Greek system is still out of sync with institutional goals. Carney, correct me if I'm wrong, but I think you're saying that the local systems and local chapters are out of step. Nationally, I think we're all heading in the same direction as our host institutions. In any event, Carney has made the unspoken operative word here to be "potential." Our chapters and Greek systems have the potential to provide the best educational and developmental environment available to the

college student on the campus today. They also have the potential to challenge and alter the public's perception of that environment as well.

We do a lot of things well. Our national headquarters provide national and regional meetings and leadership seminars; we provide written manuals, rush posters, pledge/associate member handbooks; we provide educational programs and materials; and we provide foundations that grant scholarships-I'm proud to say my two reallife brothers' grades allowed them to benefit from or fraternity's scholarships.

The local campus Greek advisors provide their knowledge and expertise; they provide leadership and educational workshops and meetings; they provide written materials; and they often provide many hours of lost sleep at night! But, with all the services and material provided, something is still wrong. the public's perception of us hasn't really changed through the years.

Instead of writing that letter to NBC stating how I felt about that particular "Family Ties" show, I'm going to call them to see if I can get a videotape copy of that episode. I plan to show that tape at our national and regional meetings to our undergraduate members and ask them three questions. First, I want to ask, "If your parents were to see this show, would you be proud of the image they see?" Secondly, I want to ask, "Are you proud of how society sees you?" Finally, assuming (and praying) I get a "no" response to my first two questions. I want to ask them, "What do you intend to do about it?"

It

... until we find a way to reach the minds and attitudes of our undergraduates we will not change."

Now I'm not naive enough to think that I'll inspire every person there so that they'll become model brothers who will make model chapters overnight. And I'm not naive enough to think that these model chapters will work overtime so that public perception changes overnight. And I'm also not naive enough to think that someday we'll never see this stuff again on TV or in the movies. I think Hollywood will always milk that theme. What I do hope, however, is that I'll make these guys think really hard about what the media and public is saying. I hope that I reach one, two, or three guys and make them look really hard at their chapter and what they do in it. And maybe, just maybe, they'll think twice before they abuse alcohol, or haze, or abuse drugs.

And then, hopefully, they can take greater pride in what "fraternity" is all about.

The missions of both higher education and national Greek letter organizations theoretically parallel each other, calling for an impact on the overall growth and development of the student. But the missions of both institutions must be more critically examined in order to determine their true impact. If the primary objectives of these two constituencies are not being met, a serious attempt to modify and improve the fraternal experience so that it achieves the desired outcome is necessary.

The key to our success and reaching of our objectives lies in four phases. The first is at the national level. It is our obligation and responsibility to assess the issues and atmosphere on campus, in society, and in government, and interpret their short and long-term effects on the undergraduate and alumni members of the fraternity and sorority system. We must then devise and initiate educational programs that address these issues. I believe progress occurs in this area. Secondly, college campuses, in conjunction with national fraternity support and personnel, must also devise and implement such programs. Progress, again, occurs and continues here, but requires more aid from the national fraternities. The third phase of the plan concerns the location, recruitment, and training of local volunteers.

Unless we can find good chapter advisors, committed and involved alumni boards and house corporations, and dedicated and knowledgeable alumni workers, our plan will fail. Good chapters are built upon and remain solid through outstanding volunteer involvement. This brings us to the final phase of our operation: the local chapters and their individual members. We can provide all of the written materials and manuals, all the educational conferences and workshops, all of the lost hours of sleep we want, but until we find a way to reach the minds and attitudes of our undergraduates we will not change. Continued education in all issues of concern may be the way.

I'd like to think that the staff writers for "Family Ties" who wrote that particular episode have some Greek affiliation and are sending some sort of message to us. I'd like to think that they're saying, "Clean up your act!" But, just like I'll never get a date with Christie Brinkley, I know that it just ain't so. We are the butt of their jokes . . . and it really hurts. But I still think there is something we can do about it.

About the Author Tom Recker is a 1984 graduate of College Student Personnel Program Bowling Green State University and currently Assistant Executive Director Phi Sigma Kappa Fraternity.

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Chap Stevens: Brother tells his story so others may be guided aright

Howard Baker: White House Chief of Staff

By Scott E. Evans Prologue

Anyone can walk behind the cart and clean up but what was needed was someone to get up front and help the cart up the hill.The hill is Capitol Hill and the cart is the Reagan Administration and what they needed was Pi Kappa Phi member Howard Baker,from the University of Tennessee's Alpha Sigma Chapter.

They rejoiced in Knoxville, home of the University of Tennessee, at the announcement of Howard Baker's being named White House Chief of Staff. A retired Senator from Tennessee, Howard Baker was chosen by many to be a contender in the '88 Presidential Race, but he will not run in deference to the Chief of Staff position which he took to replace the controversial Donald Regan.

Since his appointment Brother Baker has become a Washington hero with his effective leadership style and easy-going manner.

Baker's widest notoriety was first evidenced as the down-to-earth Senator from Tennessee during the Watergate Hearings of the early seventies. His image as a no-nonsense leader was demonstrated throughout the period as the Republican Party recovered from the catastrophe of Watergate.

A 1950 graduate of the University of Tennessee, Howard Baker is one of nine Pi Kappa Phi members inducted into the Fraternity's Hall of Rune. Alpha Sigma Chapter, intensely proud of their Brother, was honored this past fall to have Brother Baker at the chapter house before he spoke to an anniversary reception for the university.

Already, Brother Baker has dramatically improved the President's morale as well as his image following the controversial Iran-Contra crisis. Concern for Baker's moderate conservative views among fellow Republicans have also been alleviated by his political astuteness and goodwill he garners and exhibits on Capitol Hill.

Pi Kappa Phi wishes Brother Howard Baker the best of luck as White House Chief of Staff.

The writing ofthis article was preceded by a good deal of thought as to what we might hope to accomplish by telling Brother Chap Stevens' story. An uncomfortable subject to discuss, drug and alcohol dependence is also a catastrophic disease. The subject is especially uncomfortable to discuss when afriend, a brother, or a family member is plagued with the problem.

Brother Chap Stevens shared his story with his fraternity because as he said, "I believe the article you are preparing has the opportunity to reach many who may need help" From that statement we extract our purpose and hope that we might reach one brother or many brothers who are suffering from drug or alcohol dependency problems.

Like many of us, Chap Stevens grew up in a small town, his in South Georgia.

The son of a member of the Georgia State Legislature and successful businessman, Chap's mother died when he was six years old. Brought up in a single-parent home, like a growing number of us, Chap had a tremendous respect for his father.

"I worked on Saturdays and during the summer and, by the time I reached high school, had decided that if you had a lot of money you could have a lot of friends. I also found out that a few beers would help me fit in."

Entering LaGrange College in 1966, Chap became a charter member. It was during this time that he says he became heavily involved with alcohol. "After graduation, I went straight into business for myself. For the next 15 years, I lived what I thought was the 'good life'. I drove Porsches, I had a fine home, a beautiful family, and I had the power and respect that I had wanted so much."

Dan Johnston, Chaptor Advisor of Gamma Nu Chapter at LaGrange, says of Chap, "He was a great asset to us when I was an undergraduate. His successful business and position in the community served to help the chapter for years."

"Chap was my roommate at LaGrange," says Ron DeValinger, Area Governor for Pi Kappa Phi, "and probably the reason I joined the fraternity. You would never have wanted to ask for a better friend, or a man that was better to his friends than Chap was. He took his frields very seriously while also being a 'fun-loving' Brother."

It was during his years as a businessman that Chap further developed a problem. "When I got home at night there was an emptiness that I could not fill and this emptiness led to more drinking and eventually cocaine use."

"I eventually realized I had a problem and tried to get help in a private drug treatment hospital. I also tried Alcohol Anonymous. Neither worked. Then, in 1985 I was arrested for selling cocaine to an undercover agent. I lost my home, my family, and my business as well as any respect I had from anyone I knew, and after that, everything fell apart."

Chap then found the Teen Challenge Training Center. "When I reached the induction center in Buffalo, New York, I was in D.T.'s and had to be carried off the bus into a van that was picking me up. Once inside, I started hallucinating and saw huge black spiders crawling all over my body. I came to in the hospital and they told me that my heart had stopped for approximately four minutes, and during that time had no pulse." Chap further relates, "There was no equipment in that van to save my life except three guys, who I didn't know, praying to Jesus for my life."

Teen Challenge Training Center, located near Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, is America's largest and most successful drug and alcohol rehabilitation program, according to a Teen Challenge spokesman. The program works with men who have had lifecontrolling problems with drugs, alcohol, or crime.

By applying Christian principles and moral standards as well as responsibility towards family, society, and a vocation, Teen Challenge seeks to initiate the men in a rehabilitative process to the point where students can learn to function as a productive member of society.

With over eighty-five induction centers Teen Challenge is the largest nonprofit rehabilitation program in the world.

With an 86% cure rate among Teen Challenge graduates, the program is entirely supported by churches of all denominations, civic groups, and interested individuals.

Sometimes criticized for its philosophies, Teen Challenge has gained respect for the success it has with its students. A long-time critic of Teen Challenge, Dr. Catherine Hess now says of the center, 'The findings of the program have renewed my belief that there must be significant answers somewhere. Medicine has failed miserably to cure psychological dependence. That is why Teen Challenge exists as such a unique and successful rehabilitation center. It is basically a spir-

Chap Stevens, LaGrange College Charter Member now looks forward to his future. itual center." Adding, "Perhaps we desperately need each other's philosophy."

"I was delivered from twenty years of alcoholism and seven years of cocaine use that resulted from being bound to my own selfish desires," says Chap, "I can't help but believe that Jesus Christ raised me from the dead in that van on February 12 of last year."

"If I could give one piece of advice to someone who is trying to deal with an alcohol or drug problem, it is to seek help immediately. I don't know of anyone who has been able to do it on his own. I went through five years of denial and that is when most of the damage was done." Chap adds, "I tried many cures, but the only real help I found has been in Jesus Christ."

A Brother of Pi Kappa Phi, Chap has wandered down a path that few of us will. But the truth remains that there will be a few of us who are faced with the realization that we have a problem, as Chap was. It is hoped that Chap's story is an example of how we can learn from our Brother's experience.

If you would like more information about the Teen Challenge Training Center, or would like to contact Chap Stevens, write P.O. Box 98, Rehrersburg, Pennsylvania 19550, or call(717) 933-4181.

Many thanks are due to Chap Stevens and the Teen Challenge Training Center.

They prove that faith in one's self, faith in God, faith in mankind, and indeed, faith itself makes the difference.

"Housemother" Craig Morrison University ofFlorida Grad, now accountant, returns as "housemother" You probably remember her as a kind woman. Most of your fraternity brothers called her Mom or Mrs. . A grandmotherly type, she bore the chapter's respect and became a reason and a source of etiquette and manners for many fraternity men. Your chapter's housemother. . . The days of the housemother are not gone and certainly not forgotten.

The University of Florida has a housemother. At 5 foot 11, sporting a mustache, Craig Morrison is not a typical housemother. An accountant during the day with the University of Florida, Criag is a graduate of the chapter and has now returned to continue his contribution to his fraternity. Not all that strange? Maybe not, but you can bet his new wife Fran never imagined that their first home would be a fraternity house.

Attracted to Pi Kappa Phi as an undergraduate in the Spring of 1980, this UF graduate went on to a bank job in West Palm Beach, Florida, following graduation.

When UF's Student Services mandated resident advisers for all fraternities in 1985, Morrison and the university were looking for graduate students or housemothers who would monitor and conduct social, academic, drug awareness - and act

as a liaison between the fraternity and the university.

The new position of resident advisor brought Morrison back to Gainesville as he fit the mold of the particular type of person they were looking for. "I'm not caught up in the student routine and pressures, which allows me a fresher perspective when dealing with the guys." he said, "A graduate student would not be able to escape that."

A single, resident adviser to Pi Kappa Phi last year, he was married this past May 24th to Fran. The two met at the bank that they were both employed at in Palm Beach. She has now returned to Gainesville to continue her education at the University of Florida. "It's no big deal for me," said Fran of their living situation, "I'll walk to school with Craig while he goes to work and come home at night and have dinner with the guys. I'll have every girl on campus envious of my situation."

What does the chapter think of their new house parents? Alpha Epsilon member Carlos Barrera didn't feel the addition of a woman into the house was a problem. "We know them," he said, "and everybody likes them. If it was somebody that we didn't know it might have been different."

Morrison said his coworkers are often shocked when they find out about his home. "Many of the people I work with are married and older than I am and look at fraternities as though they are the "Animal House" image that surrounds them."

Morrison credits the officer positions of his undergraduate days, including

Treasurer , Vice Archon and Archon of Alpha Epsilon Chapter for his success as "housemother". Incorporating that knowledge to help the 180-man chapter better manage itself is important, according to Morrison. "I always stress the setting of goals and maintaining their good image on campus and in the community yet, at the same time, I can have fun with them and show them I'm not all business."

"I look at the chapter in terms of challenges and commitment," he said.

"Success lies in being personable, understanding needs, and not being superficial or trying to push anything on them."

Morrison said his enthusiasm for Pi Kappa Phi will undoubtedly continue. He also maintains his role as Secretary/ Treasurer of the "Alpha Epsilon Club", AE's alumni group. He says the rewards and motivation that keep him so involved are "intangible". He attributes some of his involvement to his self-described weakness; his inability to say no. Regardless, Craig Morrison's contribution will be felt at the University of Florida for many years.

Maybe someday, graduates of the University of Florida will look back on their Fraternity experience with a fondness for their "housemother" with the hairy legs and mustache. Whatever the memory, they will not soon forget the time they spent with Craig and his wife Fran. The day of the housemother gone? No. Changed maybe, but not gone.

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Area Conclaves great through hard-working Area Governors They came together in towns like Gainesville, Florida and Knoxville, Tennessee; Omaha, Nebraska and Bowling Green, Ohio; Raleigh, North Carolina and Newark, New Jersey; Arlington,Texas and Blacksburg, Virginia; and Berkeley, California.

You might recall attending an Area Conclave as an undergraduate. Chances are it was accompanied with the connotation of the words "road trip" and off you and a number of your brothers went to a neighboring campus to raise a little Cain.

As a result of concerted efforts by Pi Kappa Phi Area Governors the Area Conclave has grown into a positive fraternity learning experience for all in attendance."We had strong programs in every area this year," said Glenn Dickson, Assistant Executive Director, "Each Area Governor put on conferences with high quality speakers and a more formal structure than some from years past."

"The days of Area Conclaves being just a giant 'party' are over," said Glenn,"In fact, in almost every case this year we found that host chapters were managing their risk exposure by coming up with new social ideas for their guests." For example, attendees in Area IV at

Dallas awaits the Brothers of Pi Kappa Phi. See you there!

Bowling Green,Ohio went bowling while those in attendance in Omaha went to the dogtracks.

The shifting of liability to outside of the fraternity for conclave social activities was a policy decreed by Area Governors at their summer meeting in 1986.

Host Chapters and Area Governors deserving congratulations for a good job are: Area! - New Jersey Inst. of Tech.

Jim Krucher Area II - North Carolina State Art Quickenton Area ifi - Univ. of Florida Ron DeValinger Area IV - Bowling Green and Univ. of Toledo Mark Jacobs Area V - Univ. of Tennessee Frank Havards Area VI- Nebraska-Omaha Jeff Luebker Area VII - UT-Arlington Drew Hudel Area TX - Virginia Tech Glenn Aspinwal Area X - Cal-Berkeley Steve Ryder

41st Supreme Chapter Schedule of Events WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 12, 1987 12:00 pan.

- 5:00 p.m.

Registratim Recortunendcd Dallas activities (Six Flags Over Texas, Southfork, etc.)

1:00 p.m.

Leadership Opportunities - 5:00 p.m.

Lad iS3 I lospital ity 4:00 p.m.

Get acquainted activities for -6:00 p.m. early registrants(students awl alumn0 6:00pan.

Nu Phi Society Dinner

Area IX was hosted by Virginia Tech's Delta Alpha Chapter.

The Texas Area Conclave was a learning experience for all In attendance, even Durward Owen, Executive Director who remarked at the quality of those present.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 14,1987 7:30 am.

Former staff breakfast 8:30 am.

C.onuninee meeting Leadership Opportunities 10:00 am.

Second session - Supreme(Inter Associate members Ladies program 11:00 a.m.

Committees 1:30 p.m.

Committees Leadership Opportunities 3:00 p.m.

Third session - Supreme Chapter Associate members 4:30 p.m.

Area meetings 6:00 p.m.

Mesquite Arena (all). BBQ and Ouunpionship Rodeo

THURSDAY, AUGUST 13, 1987 9:00 am.

- 12:00 p.m.

National Council Area Governors Chapter Advisors Pi Kappa Phi Properties SATURDAY, AUGUST 15, 1987 Executive Committee 8:00 am.

Founders Breakfast Membership 9:00 am.

Committees Board of Dilectms Leadership Opportunities Executive Committee session Leadership opportunities for Pi Kappa Phi Foundation each arrival - aluntni and student 1103 noon Trustees Supreme Opening Luncheon (with wives) 11:00 a.m.

2:00 pin.

Fourth session - Supreme State of the Fraternity (with wives) 2:30 p.m.

Chapter Fust Session - Supremo Chapter Associate members Associate members 3:45 p.m.

Ladies program Nu Phi business meeting 12:30 p.m.

Pi Kappa Phi Foundation 4:00 p.m.

Committee meeting Leadership opportunities 130 p.m.

Fifth session lnisice i- SUrstme Recruitment - Member Education.

Chapter Financial - Responsaiility - Risk Associate members Management - Leadership - I lot Topics.

4:30 p.m.

New National Council Employment Opixstunities - etc. meeting 7:00 p.m.Model initiation % 7 03 0 8:30 p.m.

Supreme Cocktail Party Recommended Dallas activities Supreme Banquet

41st Supreme Chapter Alumni Registration August 12 - 15, 1987

Dallas, Texas

Mail this fonn with appropriate fees to the l'i Kappa Phi Administrative Office, P.O. Box 240526, Charlotte, North-(ttrolina 28224.

Hosted by Delta Gamma Chapter at the University of Nebraska-Omaha, the Area VI Conclave presented a Golden Legion Certificate to a 50-Year member.

Name Address

New Area Governor for Area VII

Drew Robert Hudel has been named the Area Governor for Area VII covering the states of Texas, Oklahoma and Kansas.

An initiate of Epsilon Omega Chapter at Texas Tech, Drew attended The Citadel in Charleston, South Carolina as an under-

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graduate and attended Texas Tech towards City/State Zip Code his Masters in Business Administration.

I plan to attend the entire Supreme Chapter Meeting He is presently a Designer-Builder for Sterling, Kenty and Associates in I would prefer to attend the Mesquite Rodeo meal and preforma me only ($20.00 per person) Dallas, Texas following his service in the I would prefer to attend the Supreme Banquet with the "All Texas Musical Revue" only ($35.03 per person) United States Air force as a Civil Engineering Officer. His professional affil- If wife/girlfriend to attend, her name iations include the American Society of on fee of $120.00(per alumnus),$75.00(per guest)for Civil Engineers, National Home Builder's Registrati entire Supreme Chapter enclosed. sum 16.Is•or*. wel.sdaw toms urn asio...G..Ow•miaaasa*KM pm aawro.

W.,*be roar•••,...• sod or..arm-Association and the Dallas Chamber of Commerce. He is also a member of Ducks You will be receiving complete insuuctions and informati on upon receipt of your check and this form completed .

Unlimited, the Association of Citadel Men Comments,Questions or Suggestions: and the Century Club of Citadel.

Drew, who did not get involved with the fraternity till he was a graduate student, says of fraternity, "With the increase in the drinking age and other social changes fraternities have the opportunity to shed the "Animal House" stereotype and allow college students to enjoy greater rewards from their fraternity experience."

Pi Kappa Phi welcomes Drew Hudel as Area Governor and looks forward to his (This does not include Hotel Reservations. You must contact the long service in that position.

Registry Hotel directly at 1-800-527-1690 or1-800-442-2039 in Texas only)

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Pi Kapp Scholars 1987

The Crystal Bell The bell, symbolizing our brotherhood in Pi Kappa Phi, can be as multifaceted as a fine piece of crystal. Those facets which can radiate rich colors also show the spectrum of men and brotherly relationships in your fraternity.

Part of this spectrum is the academic record achieved by certain brothers in each of our chapters. Sometimes they don't really stand out in terms of the day-to-day work and the fun we have with them, however they are silently building a grade point average which will assure acceptance into the most demanding graduate and professional schools. At the same time they've been earning superior grades they have also been active as fraternity leaders, in collegiate and community activities, and many have done this while holding down part-time jobs.

Nine men from chapters across the country are recognized annually as Pi Kapp Scholars. This recognition is based on grades, and accomplishments in the fratenity, on campus, and in the community during the undergraduate years. In a crystal spectrum, they have been shining with brilliant colors throughout their college carter.

Nineteen men applied for the Pi Kapp Scholar Awards, and all have records of excellence in engineering, theater, Student Government, sports, religious institutions, science, liberal arts, business, music, political science, physics, education ....the spectrum of college life. We applaud them all for their achievements, much like a crystal bell.

David L. Brown David L. Brown, from the University of North Carolina-Greensboro, mixes a strong schedule of campus involvement with an excellent academic record. As Student Government President at UNC-G, David continued to carry a perfect straight A grade point average. An economics major, David is a tremendous example to his brothers at Epsilon Iota chapter. As Student Government President he also serves as an Ex-Officio Member of the UNC-G Board of Trustees.

His fraternity activities include his serving on the Bylaws Committee and playing intramural sports for Epsilon Iota chapter. In addition he serves on a number of university committees including the Academic Planning Student Panel and the Admissions Policies Committee. A recipient of the Katherine Smith Reynolds Scholar Award and the Albert Keister Scholar (economics), David is also a member of the Golden Chain University Honorary.

David has also served as a Congressional intern for fellow Pi Kapp and Congressman Howard Coble and is active in the First Baptist Church of Yadkinville, North Carolina.

Jeffrey W. Ray

Lyndon Helton

A Pi Kapp Scholar's well-roundedness is evidenced by his committrnent to community service. Jeffrey Ray, from Presbyterian College, illustrates this. Beta chapter has sponsored an Adopt-a-Grandparent program at the nearby Presbyterian home of South Carolina which Jeff has been with for three years, visiting, reading mail, and shopping for his adopted grandmother.

A fine student with a 3.85 grade point average in the physics program, Jeffrey has been a very active member of Beta chapter. He has served as Treasurer, Assistant Treasurer, Chairman of the Scholarship committee as well as playing three intramural sports for his chapter. He is also President of the Society of Physics Students, and a member of Sigma Pi Sigma and Sigma Kappa Alpha Honoraries. If all this wasn't enough he serves as a lab assistant and physics tutor for Presbyterian College.

From Lenoir-Rhyne College in Hickory, North Carolina comes Pi Kapp Scholar Lyndon Helton. Lyndon is another Pi Kapp Scholar who finds that being as busy as one can be is a key to accomplishments. Carrying a 3.66 grade point average in Political Science, Lyndon is also active in a wide range of campus and community activities.

In addition to serving as Student Government/Body President at Lenoir-Rhyne College he also involves himself as Chapter Brotherhood Activities Chairman for Epsilon Rho chapter. Listed in Who's Who Among College Students in American Colleges and Universities he has been elected as IFC Secretary for 198788. He also finds time for activity with the Political Science Society,the Lenoir-Rhyne College Honor Committee and National Model United Nations as Head Delegate.

Lyndon's community activities include serving as Elementary League Football Coach and Sunday School instructor. He also works part-time to pay for his education expenses.

Peter A. Ammerman

Troy Lee Carter

Bret Yeary A charter member at Texas Tech University, Bret Yeary's involvement in Pi Kappa Phi and academic record are exemplary. Carrying a 3.91 grade point average in civil engineering, Bret is a Dean's List and President's List student at Texas Tech. A transfer student from Texas A & M, where he was a member of Alpha Lambda Delta and Tau Kappa Honor Societies, he continued his involvement at Texas Tech.

While serving as Epsilon Omega chapter's Chaplain and Secretary, Bret is also a member of the American Society of Civil Engineers and Chi Epsilon - Civil Engineering Honorary.

Bradford Kline A Pi Kapp Scholar from the University of Missouri-Rolla, Bradford Kline is a Junior Math major with a 3.85 grade point average.

Bradford has served Gamma Lambda chapter as Vice Archon for three semesters and presently serves as Vice Archon in charge of Committees.

You may ask yourself, "What is a Spelunker?" Well, Bradford could answer your question. As a member of the Spelunker's Club at Missouri-Rolla, Bradford could tell you what a Spelunker is as well as provide you with a list of prime Spelunking areas. In addition to his Spelunking activities he is also a member of the Intercultural Club and Alpha Phi Omega Service Fraternity, Kappa Mu Epsilon Math Honor Society and Phi Eta Sigma Freshman Honor Society.

Mark Wilson There is no greater definition of academic excellence than the combination of the two words FOUR-POINT. In the demanding Electrical Engineering program at Drexel University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania this is an even greater accomplishment, yet Pi Kapp Scholar Mark Wilson attained such lofty ambitions. A consecutive Dean's List student at Drexel, Mark's other awards and honors are many. A Koppers Scholar, Kodak Scholar, Harry Muchnic Scholar and recipient of the Dean J. Peterson Ryder Award he is also a member of Tau Beta Pi Engineering Honorary, Eta Kappa Nu Honorary and the Drexel Chapter of Order of Omega.

An intramural athlete, Mark keeps a wellrounded lifestyle. He participated in DrexelPowelton Village Wellness Week and the Powelton Village Neighborhood Clean-up. In addition to his academic, fraternity, and community activities he is also a resident tutor of mathematics, drawing in upwards of 300 students to his tutorial sessions.

Drexel University also offers a variety of Cooperative Opportunities for students from which Mark has benefited . His work experience incudes coops with RCA Missile and Surface Radar and Pennsylvania Power and Light.

Xi chapter at Roanoke College in Salem, Virginia can probably boast of having more Pi Kapps visit their campus from other schools than any other as Roanoke College biennially hosts Pi Kapp College, bringing nearly 400 Pi Kapps each year.

Xi chapter can also be proud of Brother Peter A. Ammerman.

Peter carries a 4.0 grade point average as a senior with a double major in accounting and economics. A member of Alpha Chi, Blue Key, Tau Sigma Rho (Math), and Omicron Delta Epsilon (Economics) Honoraries, Peter has also served his fraternity as Treasurer and Scholarship Chairman.

A fine student, Peter also provides a boost to Roanoke College's varsity cross country team and received the award of scholar-athlete of the year in 1985-86.

Peter has also been a tutor assistant over the past three years.

One of two Pi Kapp Scholars from Texas Tech's Epsilon Omega chapter, Troy is also a charter member of one of Pi Kappa Phi's finest new chapters.

A junior pre-med major at Texas Tech, Troy carries a 3.77 grade point average and plans to enter medical school in the fall of 1988.

Troy's campus activities have included Phi Eta Sigma Freshman Honor Society, Lambda Sigma Sophomore Service Honorary, Cardinal Key Junior Honorary, and Alpha Epsilon Delta Pre-med Honor Society. He has also been recognized on the Texas Tech Dean's List and President's List for consecutive semesters.

Troy's other activities include Campus Crusade for Christ, the Texas Tech Biology Club, Murdough Hall Escort Service (which escorts coeds around campus in the evening for their safety), and the Lubbock General Hospital as a volunteer in the emergency room.

Jonathan C. Hicklin Presbyterian College in Clinton, South Carolina has also been the home of a number of Pi Kapp Scholars. "P.C." offers excellent programs in the sciences while also stressing a strong liberal arts background. Jonathan C. Hicklin is a product of this fine environment.

A senior carrying a 3.84 grade point average in Biology, Jonathan also has a strong background in Literature. In addition to serving as Chaplain of Beta chapter at Presbyterian his other activities include serving on the Student Alumni Council, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, "Figs and Thistles" Literary Magazine Review Board,Intramural football,softball, and basketball, and Special Olympics Committee Chairman for Student Volunteer Services. He is a member of the American Institute for Biological Sciences, American Chemical Society, Sigma Kappa Alpha Honorary and Tri-Beta Honor Society.

Jonathan is also lab assistant in the biology department at Presbyterian College.

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PUSH keeps family together through PICS and love Pi Kappa Phi's service project, PUSH, recently went farther than ever before by keeping a family together. PUSH Individualized Care Services,known as PICS,extended a hand support to a young man allowing him to stay with his new-found family.

Nicky is a friendly, happy nineteen year old male,residing with Max and Ruth Fortune in Marion, North Carolina. Nicky is diagnosed as moderately mentally handicapped with cerebral palsy and spastic quadroparesis. He has lived on the Fortune's farm since March 1985.

Nicky was born May 4,1968 nearToledo, Ohio to a widowed epileptic woman ofHispanic descent. As a premature infant,Nicky had a birth weight of just over three pounds and spent the first-forty days in a hospital incubator.

At the age offive, Nicky was placed in an extended care unit of a local hospital where he remained for almost seven years. Eventually, when it was determined that this placement was inappropriate,he was transferred to arehabilitation hospital in Cleveland where he lived for three months while a foster home was located.

Nicky then lived in a Toledo foster home for a year and a half, until a vacationing couple from North Carolina identified him as a child they would potentially like to adopt.

Arrangements were made and Nicky was moved to North Carolina in 1982. The Lucas County Children Services Board in Ohio continued to provide financial support for this case through the Interstate Compact for the Placement of Children. In August 1984, the family that Nicky lived with applied to become PUSH foster parents. They were accepted and Nicky remained in their home until March 1985, when PUSH initiated a Protective Services investigation of that foster home, alleging abuse and neglect. Nicky and two other children were moved to other homes, and the license for that home was terminated.

The accompanying photographs merely initiate the description of life for Nicky. He's finally at home! Max Fortune is "Dad". Ruth is "Mom".There are other children and the farm and animals provide proper surroundings for a young man like Nicky to learn and grow.It's the

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When Nicky turned eighteen (May 4, 1986), the Lucas County Children Services Board notified PUSH that they would only be able to support Nicky through the 1986 fiscal year. PUSH pledged to explore avenues of support through adult services in the local mental health area. Letters of appeal met with no success however, and Nicky was faced with the rather bleak possibility of assignment to a nursing home. This is when PUSH Individualized Care Services decided to pledge full support of Nicky before it was too late.

Our service project, PUSH, helps thousands each year. What is different about Nicky is PUSH Individualized Care Services accepted total responsibility when others left him in the cold. At this time Nicky remains at home with his foster parents, Max and Ruth Fortune. His life is a little more secure thanks to the committment of Pi Kappa Phi and PUSH.

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The children at the Holy Angels Center in Belmont, North Carolina send thanks to all Pi Kappa Phi's for their recently installed PUSH unit. The PUSH unit, which will be paid for by Charlotte, North Carolina area chapter's efforts, was placed in the classroom area of the Holy Angels Center and has been received with enthusiam by the children and the staff.

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PUSH and Pi Kappa Phi drawn even closer Assistant Director named to serve as a liaison

Many exciting changes have been taking place in Morganton, North Carolina, home ofPUSH,our National Service Project. Ofthese changes,the mostrecentinvolved the placement of Ken Kaiser as the new Assistant Director of PUSH. Ken,a graduate ofBowling Green State University and past member of the Delta Sigma Chapter, brings Push and Fraternity related experience with him. As an undergraduate member he held a number of leadership positions including PUSH Chairman and Archon. Ken has also served the Pi Kappa Phi Administrative Office as a Leadership Consultant for the past year.

"The primary reason the position was created was to strengthen, even further, the relationship between PUSH and Pi Kappa Phi," says Jim Firster, Executive Director of PUSH. "Ken will serve as a liason between the two organizations and his background with the fraternity will be a terrific asset."

The Assistant Director will be based out ofthe Fraternity Administrative Office in Charlotte, North Carolina. He will also spend time in the PUSH Office in Morganton.The remainder of his efforts will be directed through traveling and visiting undergraduate chapters, alumni, and facilities for the mentally handicapped.

When asked about some of his plans for the upcoming year Kaiser replies,"I think that we'll be seeing and hearing a lot more about PUSH over the next year,specifically relating to our undergraduate chapters. A significant part of my responsibility involves visiting Pi Kappa Phi Chapters and assisting them in their PUSH efforts, especially when it comes to regional cooperative efforts between chapters." Ken adds,"The carrying ofthe vision ofPUSH to the Fraternity's members will be a major part of these visits."

By having a PUSH Assistant Director based at the Pi Kappa Phi Administrative Of-

Michigan State Brothers in their PUSH-A-Thon from East Lansing to Ann Arbor, Michigan. Pushing is James Eppink while Tom Dobry walks along side. In the chair is Brother Scott Durren, a quadriplegic, and member of Alpha Theta who rode in the chair for the entire 21 hour journey.

Summer Internship Position Filled Kenneth Kaiser, new PUSH Assistant Director flee,PUSH,Inc. hopes to improve communications efforts between the Fraternity and PUSH. The establishment of stronger chapter communications combined with such items as a regular PUSH Newsletter will mark a new emphasis on the Fraternity's Service Project.

Improved planning and coordination of major events and better recognition of accomplishments should also help the Fraternity reach a goal of $50,000 increase in student chapter donations.

"Its exciting for me to be affiliated with PUSH,"says Ken,"I'm proud of the fact that we are the only national fraternity which has made community service such a priority,as evidenced by their creation of this position."

PUSH,in addition to serving some very special people benefits the fraternity in many ways. The goodwill and positive image that results from chapter involvement with PUSH builds character and reputation. Ken concluded,"I joined N Kappa Phi after two brothers, among other things, told me about PUSH and how they are directly helping theless fortunate and now I am able to make a direct impact on the organization."

The PUSH Office welcomes the newest addition to their staff, Mark Neftzger ofGamma Upsilon Chapter at Oklahoma State University.

Mark has been selected to fill the Summer Internship Position which is a ten week Work/ Study program made available to undergraduate members of Pi Kappa Phi. A senior marketing major, Mark brings much talent with him both through his involvement with the fraternity as well as his selected courses of study at OSU. Mark, who is currently serving as Archon ofGamma Upsilon Chapter was"excited"upon notification of his selection."I'm proud to have been selected to join the PUSH staff for the summer,"says Mark."This internship will be an exciting and rewarding experience and I'm also looking forward to taking the knowledge I gain back to my chapter."

The intership position will involve all facets of the operation of PUSH,Inc."He will get first-hand experience in what we are all about," said Jim Firster, Executive Director of PUSH. "We have a heavy schedule for the summer months and Mark's involvement will be very helpful."

The intern will receive a cash stipend and housing for the ten week period.In addition he

Mark Neftzger, Oklahoma State will be granted three hours of course credit through Appalachian State University.

When asked about his ideas on the future of PUSH, Neftzger stated "I hope to see an increase in the areas of education and training for the individual chapters throughout the nation. We need to highlight the importance and meaning behind PUSH to ourselves and the many people we serve. Our national service project is yet another area that sets Pi Kappa Phi apart both on the local and national levels.

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The Pi Kappa Phi Forum

From the Desk of the Executive Director Durward W. Owen

In these Stressful times..

Regina P. Moody - Executive Director of Holy Angels "I am writing to thank you and your brothers of Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity for your interest and help in funding the PUSH unit recently installed in our classroom area here at Holy Angels. This unique play unit is a wonderful addition to our developmental program and offers such fun and enjoyment for both children and staff.

I enjoyed meeting the fraternity members who visited Holy Angels and invite others of you who may be interested in seeing the PUSH unit in action with our children, to visit our center.

Again, be assured of our appreciation for your willingness to share yourselves and your time in this endeavor for our children. We are grateful to the brothers of Pi Kappa Phi." Fadi E. Kiameh - Epsilon Sigma #53 "I would like to thank you and the Pi Kappa Phi Foundation for the $500 scholarship which the foundation granted me. I was very surprised when our chapter advisor, Clay Edmonds, presented the check to me at our last meeting. This scholarship will be of great assistance to me this semester at Christian Brothers College, as well as next year at Memphis State University.

It is nice to know that the Foundation is able to support the brothers of Pi Kappa Phi, and that I am able to turn to the Pi Kappa Phi Foundation in time of need."

James P. Anderson - Alumnus, Recipient of Golden Legion Award (to Durward Owen) "I wish to take this opportunity to express my sincere thanks and appreciation to our fraternity and to you, personally, for the Golden Legion Award presented to me by Brother Jerry Luebker at the conclave hosted by Delta Gamma chapter on February 28, 1987 at the University of Nebraska at Omaha.

Over fifty years ago, I was honored by my bid to become a Pi Kapp, and throughout these years, I have been constantly aware that our fraternity is the best in the world. This was most recently confirmed during my meeting our brothers of Delta Gamma chapter and all those attending the conclave."

Mr. and Mrs. William Holler - Parents of Billy Holler, Michigan State, Alpha Theta (to Durward Owen) "Bill and the girls join me in thanking you for your most appreciated letter at the time of Billy's death.

Billy's membership in Pi Kappa Phi was no doubt one of his most rewarding endeavors. You may be very proud of the young men that you oversee. Over thirty members of Billy's chapter drove from Michigan on a day's notice to be pallbearers and honor guards at the funeral. Seeing those fine young men gave to us all a support and strength that made it possible to go through such a day. Of the many hundreds who attended, everyone spoke of the boys from Pi Kappa Phi. Sending you our most sincere appreciation for your lovely letter."

Rich Antle - Nu Chapter "Transferring from the University of Nebraska was definitely one of the toughest and biggest challenges I've had to face in my life.

When I read in the Star and Lamp that Michigan was recolonizing, I had no idea what to expect. All I knew was that I thought I'd never find a group of guys like the ones I left. But that definitely turned out to be not the case. When I left Lincoln, I thought I lost something, but in reality I gained something: I gained twice as many close friends and brothers.

The first week of school I was spotted by a Pi Kapp here on campus with my letters on. Next thing I knew, I was at their first Monday night meeting. I slowly got to know the associate members one by one, inching my way through the group. Now I know each one of them,and we've become the same close-knit group as the one I left in Nebraska."

Marshall Atkinson - Alumnus of Beta Eta "I am a recent graduate of the Florida State University and a member of the Beta Eta chapter. I have learned many lessons in my active undergraduate life in Pi Kappa Phi. I have attended Supreme Chapter, Pi Kapp College, and helped to host an Area Conclave at Beta Eta. I have held two offices and numerous committees, and have learned all the things that coincide with responsibility of those jobs. I am proud of my Fraternity and the successes that we, as a Fraternity, have shared.

But what I want whoever reads this letter to understand, and it may sound a bit corny but I am sincere in saying, that without Pi Kappa Phi and the friends I have made, my search for excellence and success in life would not have progressed as far as it has. My pleasure and enjoyment that I have received from Pi Kappa Phi has been due to the quality of the people that I have found to be a part of it. Looking back to all the people that I have met and shared Pi Kappa Phi with, I can truly say that Pi Kappa Phi is the best Fraternity and should be treasured by all those who are involved in it. Thank you N Kappa Phi." Curt N. Smith - Alumnus, Washington & Lee, Rho Chapter (on article "Beyond Confrontation: Dealing with Sexism in Fraternity") "I am writing in reference to Andrew Merton's recent article: "Beyond Confrontation: Dealing with Sexism in Fraternity". No, gentlemen, I did not like it. Mr. Merton approaches fraternities from the typical "male feminist" angle. Although I am willing to bet that Mr. Merton has never been a part of such all-male organizations (and I believe that influences his views), what I resent is his taking the favorite feminist shibboleths and wrapping them around fraternities. For one thing, he implies that the problem is at least 30 years old, dating back to the beginning of the much-heralded "sexual revolution" of the 1960's and 1970's.

It's very odd, but back in the "bad old days", before the Women's Liberation Movement, men were trained to be (and generally were) more respectful of women and their wishes, at least in thearea Mr. Merton is discussing. Yet today, we have a problem. Very odd,don't you think, Mr. Merton?

If Mr. Merton is going to solve his "problem", then he'll have to eliminate every all-male grouping left in this nation, to include the Boy Scouts, elite armed forces units (such as the Rangers), high school and college football, basketball, etc. on down to the neighborhood poker game and pick-up games after school. But, then, the social engineers would like that. After all, if there's one thing between the feminists(male and female alike)and power, it's men in groups."

Letters to the Editor should be addressed to Durward Owen, Editor, Star and Lamp ofPi Kappa Phi, P.O. Box 240526, Charlotte, NC 28224

When you take your vacation are you going to do any REAL LOAFING? This is no idle question - it deserves your serious and thoughtful consideration.

Over the years, LOAFING has become almost a lost art.

In some areas it is even looked upon with disfavor and scorn. Thoughtless people quote such maxims as, "An idle brain is the Devil's workshop" and "Go to the ant, thou sluggard; consider her ways, and be wise." This is all wrong it tends to cast HONEST LOAFING into disrepute.

Of course there are times and places for LOAFING as there are for other things. But certainly the vacation season is one of those times and places. And further, the great need for some laziness must be emphasized in our day and age.

As a matter of fact, much of the trouble in the world comes about because our affairs are being handled by tired men. Our statesmen lack the punch that comes from fresh nerves. Business executives are so weary with conferring that they cannot make clear-cut decisions. The butcher, the baker and the gas station attendant have all lost their zip. Everyone seems tired.

But we should not let ourselves become discouraged.

With conviction and practice, great changes can be wrought.

If we all put our hearts and mind to it - if we muster all our resources - if we keep trying hard enough and long enough we may become really accomplished loafers and thus come to know the great restorative value of Idleness. We need not be eternally and everlastingly committed to a life of activity, effort and vigor.

There is an old Spanish proverb that reacis,"How beautiful it is to do nothing, and then rest afterward."

1989 Supreme Chapter slated for Washington D.C. Our nation's capital will serve as host to Pi Kappa Phi's biennial convention, the Supreme Chapter. Washington,D.C.is expected to be ideally suited for the convention as it is located near a number of the Fraternity's highest concentrations of alumni.

An alumni committee has been formed and others are being sought to serve as organizers for the event in August 1989 which expects to draw in upwards of 600-750 members of Pi

Kappa Phi, with alumni attendance at an alltime high.

Washington, D.C., which has never hosted the Supreme Chapter, will provide attendees with a wide variety of activities to keep them busy throughout their stay.Once chosen as the host in the early 1940's, the Washington Supreme Chapter was precluded by the outbreak of World War II when no Supreme Chapter was held.

PI KAPPA PHI PROPERTIES,INC.

NOTIFICATION OF MEETING The membership meeting of Pi Kappa Phi Properties, Inc. will be between 9:00 A.M. and 12:00 P.M. on Thursday, August 13, 1987. The Board of Directors meeting will immediately follow the membership meeting. Exact times and locations will be provided as the Supreme Chapter in Dallas draws closer.

Who are the members of Pi Kappa Phi Properties, Inc? According to the Articles of Incorporation, Brothers eligible for membership in this corporation shall be those members of Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity who have made a contribution to this corporation, either in cash or property, of the value of twenty dollars ($20.00) or more, and those who are members of a local housing corporation at the time such housing corporation transfers acceptable property to this corporation.

Who are the Board of Directors of Pi Kappa Phi Properties, Inc.?

Again, according to the Articles of Incorporation, the business affairs of this corporation shall be managed by a governing body called the "Board of Directors".

The Directors are composed of: 1. Those persons holding the offices of this corporation.

2. Those persons serving on the National Council of Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity.

3. The Executive Director of the Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity.

4. One representative of any local alumni housing corporation transfering acceptable assets to Pi Kappa Phi Properties, Inc., and 5. A duly elected representative from each of those local housing

corporations, to be referred to as "Representative Directors".

The Executive Committee of Pi Kappa Phi Properties, Inc. looks forward to meeting with all of the members and Board of Directors in Dallas, Texas.

Pi Kappa Phi Properties, Inc. P.O. Box 240526 Charlotte, NC 28224

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THE STAR AND LAMP of Pi Kappa Phi - Spring 1987 )

-FOUNDERSSimon Fogarty

Andrew A. Kroeg, Jr.

L. Harry Mixson The Star and Lamp, an Educational Publication 1987, Vol LXXIII, No. 2 Durward W. Owen...Editor-in-Chief Scott E. Evans Managing Editor Tim Ribar Official Photographer Nancy Perdue Office Manager Vivian Seeley Editorial Assistant CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Glenn Dickson Thomas Recker Jim Firster Joseph Brady Ken Kaiser Paul Green

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P.O. Box 240526, Charlotte, NC 28224 7017 Nations Ford Rd., Charlotte, NC 28217 Founded at the College of Charleston,SC December 10, 1904

We think you recognize the value of what the Pi Kappa Phi Foundation is doing. Exciting opportunities to enrich young lives have always existed in Pi Kappa Phi. We are sure that you would like to see those opportunities continued. Proper planning may show you how you can meet your obligations and also make a significant bequest to support the Fraternity's future service.

POSTMASTER: Send changes of address to the Administrative Office, P.O. Box 240526, Charlotte, NC, 28224.

Telephone Number(704)523-6000.

THE STAR AND LAMP OF PI KAPPA PHI (issn 0038-9854) is published quarterly by Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity, 7017 Nations Ford Rd, Charlotte, NC 28217 in the months of February, May, August, and November.

The Life Subscription is $15 and is the only form of subscription. Publications Office, 7017 Nations Ford Rd., Charlotte, NC 28217. Second Class Postage paid at Charlotte, North Carolina.

The Pi Kappa Phi Foundation can send you a free brochure on wills and bequests. The brochure tells you why you need a will, what information you will need to draft one, and how to update your present will. The Pi Kappa Phi Foundation wants to see you conserve your estate in the best possible way, to benefit your family and possibly your Fraternity.

A gift, by will, to the Pi Kappa Phi Foundation will help to ensure the ongoing education activities of your Fraternity.

With one provision in your will you can .. . perpetuate your name or the name ofsomeone you wish to honor . . . help to strengthen your Fraternity in perpetuity.

If you need information, please call or write:

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Chapter Dates to Remember and Observe Chapters with significant anniversaries in the next year are listed below. If you have not received information regarding individual chapter observances and celebrations contact your chapter or the Pi Kappa Phi Administrative Office for details.

Now is the time to begin arranging reunions to take place at anniversaries next fall and winter. Should you need address listings for alumni brothers to organize reunions, the Administrative Office can supply them at a minor cost.

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Penn State/Alpha Mu Indiana/Alpha Psi Purdue/Omega Villanova/Epsilon Omicron Appalachian/ Delta Zeta Morehead/Delta Eta Mercer/ Alpha Alpha East Carolina/Beta Phi UNC-Wilmington/Gamma Theta Univ. of Pittsburgh/Delta Upsilon Radford College/Delta Phi Kansas State/Delta Chi West Virginia/Alpha Rho Drexel/Alpha Upsilon N.J.I.T./Beta Alpha UNC-Charlotte/Delta Lambda Florida Southern/Beta Beta Georgia Tech/Iota Georgia Southn/Gamma Kappa Missouri-Rolla/Gamma Lambda Polytechnic Tech/Alpha Xi Virginia Cmnwlth/Epsilon Pi Lenoir-Rhyne/Epsilon Rho Christian Bro./Epsilon Sigma St. Joseph's/Epsilon Tau

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11/05/87 11/09/87 11/24/87 12/10/87 01/06/88 02/10/88 02/16/88 02/16/88 02/24/88 02/24/88 04/01/88 04/15/88 05/15/88 05/20/88 05/29/88 09/01/88 10/16/88 10/25/88 11/02/88 11/23/88 11/28/88 12/03/88 12/03/88 12/10/88 12/10/88

Demographically speaking. . . a portrait of fraternity alumni According to a study of fraternity alumni populations, the members of Pi Kappa Phi represent a very powerful market segment.

Factors such as income and spending habits were polled in the study.The results were not entirely surprising, showing fraternity alumni as having higher than average incomes and spending habits.

The study conducted to research the feasibility of the selling of advertising space in fraternity alumni magazines by identifying the attractiveness of the fraternity alumni market to marketers. While The Star and Lamp was not considering the sale ofspace to marketers,many fraternity alumni magazines have considered alternative sources of revenue through such methods.

Pi Kappa Phi's magazine, The Star andLamp reaches 35,000+ alumni who have the following characteristics: ° $32,850 average alumni family income.

(85.3% earn over $18,000. Nearly 48% earn over $30,000) ° 81% have four-year college degrees. (Over

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MEMBER RECOMMENDATION FORM YOUR NAME SCHOOL YOU ATTENDED

A valuable source of new undergraduate members of Pi Kappa Phi comes from men like yourself who recommend young men to be members of Pi Kappa Phi. He may be your son, a neighbor, a colleague's son, or any young man that you know that is entering college next Fall or has recently entered school at a college or university.

Upon receiving a Member Recommendation from an alumnus, like you, we write a letter to the chapter at the young man's college or university. This letter alerts them to the prospective member's name and requests that they follow-up by contacting him. The letter also requests that word of the outcome of their contact be sent to both the Administrative Office and to you, as you were good enough to recommend him.

Is there an entering freshman or college student in your area that you could recommend to become a Brother of yours in Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity? Please fill out the form and send it to:

"Member Recommendation" Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity Administrative Office P.O. Box 240526 Charlotte, NC 28224

32% went on to do some graduate work) ° 70% are married. ° Members spend 10.8% on recreation and entertainment on an average. Thats over $125 million. ° Members own 68,000 autos and drive an average of 1,037 miles per month. ° Over 28,000 own their own homes. ° Members dine out an average of 6.8 times per month, wear a coat and tie four days a week and average 3.7 pleasure trips a year. ° They average reading 8.1 books for pleasure each year. ° 54.1% of the alumni have contributed to their alma mater in the past two years. ° 66.7% use Master Card: 61.3% use Visa: 36% use American Express.

The numbers are all above that of the general population. What is more important in referring to such statistics is that they reaffirm the fraternity systems contention that they serve as a positive role-modeling fixture in their member's lives, contributing to their future successes.

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Changes in address should be forwarded promptly to the Administrative Office, P.O. Box 240526, Charlotte, NC, 28224.

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Pi Kappa Phi's Efforts Lauded in TIME Magazine The March 25, 1987 issue of TIME Magazine brought further acclaim for Pi Kappa Phi's efforts to bring awareness of the problem of date rape to the country's college campuses.

"When The Date Turns Into Rape",an article by TIME writer John Leo,featured Pi Kappa Phi's "Today's Greeks Call It Date Rape" poster in reference to positive signs that attitudes may be changing.

"The type of positive exposure gained from the TIME article is invaluable not only for Pi Kappa Phi but for the Fraternity system has a whole," says Durward Owen, adding,"This is certainly the mostrecognized positive programming in the Fraternity world."

The poster, created by LoefflerMountjoy Advertising in Charlotte,North Carolina has been the key element in the Fraternity's sexual abuse awareness and education package.

In addition to the TIME magazine coverage,Pi Kappa Phi's efforts have received coverage in the Chronicle ofHigher Education and a number of other academic journals. The Charlotte Observer, in Charlotte, North Carolina, featured the poster, as well,in a full page article which was very complimentary of the Fraternity and Loeffler-Mountjoy Advertising.

"We all knew we were on to something good with the poster," said Scott Evans, Director of Communications for Pi Kappa Phi,"And we were certain it would be a good tool in the

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PARENTS:PLEASE NOTE If your son is not a student and no longer lives at home, please notify the Pi Kappa Phi Administrative Office, P.O. Box 240526, Charlotte, NC,28224.

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awareness campaign but I don't think we anticipated the broad exposure the Fraternity has received from its distribution."

The word is out in places that didn't even know what "date rape" was previously. As a result of efforts by many organizations, including Pi Kappa Phi, people are now realizing that this problem is a common form of sexual abuse that leaves emotional scars on its victims, many for the rest of their lives. Awareness of the problem is the first step toward finding solutions and Pi Kappa Phi will hopefully continue searching for the answers.

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