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Al Brown is Mr. Pi Kappa Phi. Page ,e( • Supreme Chapter details. Page 7 • PUSH America update. Page 10

FALL 1988 Vol. LXXIV No. 4 A LEADERSHIP/EDUCATION PUBLICATION

Kap College Clockwise from top left: Unloading after a long ride; performers at "Skit Night"; group photo; National President James Turk; student attendees in a general session; Will Keim; recreation activities between sessions; Executive Director Durward Owen.

Photos by Tim Ribar

403 students from 111 chapters attend leadership conference In what became the largest Pi Kapp College ever,403 students from 111 chapters converged on the Roanoke College campus for five days of instruction and leadership training.

Pi Kapp College,the biennial national leadership school of Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity, was held Aug.6-10 at Roanoke College,in Salem, Va., where it has been held since 1967.Pi Kapp College represents the Fraternity's premier leadership event, offering more than 20,000 man hours of structured learning opportunity to young brothers. Pi Kappa Phi Foundation sponsorship makes this possible.

The opening session of Pi Kapp College 1988 was highlighted by the presentation of the Fraternity's most prestigious awards and an inspiring message from the PUSH America '88 team, complete with uniforms and bikes. Afterwards,attendees were given a chance to meet the PUSH America '88 team members during a reception in their honor.

Four days of instruction and learning began on Sunday with official introductionsfrom the National Council,Properties PresidentTravis Julian, Foundation Chairman Ted Scharfenstein, Past PUSH Board

Buffington presented Project2100with his colleage, Dr. Roger L. Firestein, coordinatorofthe graduate program at the Center for Studies in Creativity at the State University College in Buffalo, N.Y. Project 2100 is a seminar designed to help individuals reach a higher level of creative President Ed Bennett,and speaking for the potential and problem solving.

Area Governors, Jim ICrucher.

Each evening offered opportunitiesfor Afterwards, Executive Director socializing and having fun. Widely reDurward W.Owen delivered a State ofthe nowned hypnotist Dan Lepore thrilled more Fraternity address, comparing Pi Kappa than 300 Pi Kapps by putting 18 men Phi statistics to the all-fraternity averages, "under" on Sunday night. A skit show and addressing issues facing the Fraternity. Monday evening brought forth many laughs Owen's presentation was videotaped for as brothers performed spoofs on events and future instructional use. by chapters and personalities of the week. alumni.The videotape is now available for On Monday, attendees devoted their loan through the Administrative Office of attention to Mike O'Donnell and Dave Pi Kappa Phi. Vawter who presented recruitment and One ofthe highlights ofthe first day of member education programs.

The aftersessions was Dr. Wayne P. Buffington's noon was devoted to breakout sessions on presentation of "Project 2100: Future AIDS, retreats, alcohol and other topics, Skills."Buffington is an alumnusofGamma followed by Will Keim's "Demythol oKappa Chapter-Georgia Southern College. gizing Animal House."

A former National Council member,"Dr. Keim provided Pi Kapp College with Buf" is a psychologist and human behav- a spark that inspired the students to look beiorist, a feature writer for Delta Airlines' yond chapter operations and focus on ethSky magazine,and a nationally syndicated ics, values and brotherhood. radio talk show host.

His formula,"Leadership + Responsi4 Singing is a 'hit' at Pi Kapp College, page 3.

4 Chapters, individuals awarded, pages 4 and 5.

4 PUSH awards listed, page 10.

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bility + Brotherhood + Sisterhood + Community Service = The True Meaning of Greek Life" carried over into Tuesday, when Keim held breakoutsessions on leadership and handling conflict. Keim is a speech professor and campus minister at Oregon State University and lectures at college campuses across the United States.

Other breakout sessions Tuesday were on scholarship, singing, alumni relations, PUSH, legal liabilities, brotherhood, and house management.That night,Ed King,a Sigma Chi, led a discussion on ritualism, followed by the initiation of Jack White, directorofPUSH Individualized Care Services, Inc., during model ritual.

Pi Kapp College concluded on Wednesday with Maury Covington's portrayal of Founder L. Harry Mixson,followed by closing ceremonies.

Studentresponse wastremendous during the five day seminar."Pi Kapp College offers the tools it takes for one to reach his full potential; it is an opportunity of a lifetime," one student attendee said.

"Pi Kapp College is an intensive dose of brotherhood and fraternity feeling, making you wish your whole chapter could experience it," another said.

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Fraternal commitment means more than 'mouthing the ritual' In this issue I would like to focus on the act of commitment and what implications this word has for our Fraternity. As always, Webster's is helpful; this time,however,my Collegiate edition led me on a circuitous path.

Way down at the third Thomas definition I found the Sayre word's most common usage, which is "to obligate" or "to bind."

When we commit to a diet or to exercise more frequently or to study more thoroughly we are binding ourselves - at least for the moment - to an idea,to a certain course ofaction,and,hopefully,to a particular set of behaviors.

Indeed,this is what is essentially going on when we are initiated. We vow to obligate ourselves to the tenants ofthe Fraternity.We are "making a commitment." We are committing to become brothers of the Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity. We are not becoming Kappa Alphas or Delta Sigs, but we are binding ourselves to a specific set of values, a specific history, a specific tradition, and a particular group of brothers.

So,fine, we are all brothers. We realize that we are committed to certain minimal actions. We have to pay dues, we have to attend required meetings, and we have to perform an array of duties at different times.

But is that all there is to it? Once we mouth the words, perform a few chores,and fork out some dough,is that all we are com-

mitted to? I would wager that the answer is "yes" 3rd in a series for many,but"no" for those of us who want more, who really take our ritual seriously. That is to say, for many ofus the commitment runs much deeper, and is essentially a different kind ofcommitment.

I went back to Webster's searching for some aspect of the word commitment which would enlarge its meaning and reflect what I think is really at stake when we commit to a fraternity.

Sure enough, up in the italic part of the definition which shows the etymology of the word, I found a very interesting clue. The verb commit comes from a Latin verb with two meanings: "to connect" or "to entrust."

Suddenly, I realized why the obligation meaning of the word is quite a ways down on the list of definitions. When we obligate ourselves, we are really connecting ourselves to something. We are plugging in. In so doing, we are being entrusted. When we vow to become Pi Kapps,we are in essence connecting ourselves to a brotherhood. Once that connection is made, we are instantly entrusted with a part of the Fraternity.

It is as if upon initiation we grab onto an electrical circuit. As soon as we touch the circuit, part of its electricity runs through each of us. This flow of brotherhood is, then, diverted through us and it is consequently altered by us. Our individual presence within the brotherhood enlarges it and, inevitably, changes it to a greater or lesser extent. The extent and the quality of this alteration of the

Insurance crisis leads to formation of FIPG, Inc. Editor's Note: This is thefirst part ofa two part series explaining Pi Kappa Phi's new risk management policy and Fraternity Insurance Purchasing Group,Inc.Part One addresses the necessity ofeach and explains the policy itself Part Two will explain the role ofFIPG in the interfraternity world and the specifics ofits operation.

Change. It is inevitable. Like any organization that is to last, fraternities must endure the shifting climate of society and the times.

They must cope; they must adapt; they must change.

The fraternity world today faces one of its greatest challenges: a conservative element that is bringing into question the existance of fraternities. Many university administrations are questioning the value of Greek organizations and several have withdrawn recognition of Greeks, taking the position that they no longer want the "risk and exposure" involved with Greeks.

The public no longer is tolerant of irresponsible and dangerous behavior. Today's society is a very litigious one in which one individual's careless action couldjepardize the entire organization of Pi Kappa Phi. A major lawsuit filed against the Fraternity could literally remove every charter on every campus.

But more than the legal liabilities involved in alcohol and drug abuse, hazing and sex abuse, the question of morality and ethics is being addressed. If these have become their primary purpose, it is questionable whether fraternities deserve to continue to exist.

Adjustments to what has become the"typical fraternity lifestyle" are necessary iffraternities are to survive. The National Council ofPi Kappa Phi has been greatly concerned with this issue, and is taking steps to protect the Fraternity.

Pi Kappa Phi, along with 20 other national fraternities has adopted a new policy on risk management. The policy was drafted primarily as a result of the insurance crisis facing national fraternities today. As a result of the raise in the drinking age to 21 in every state, and the growing number of lawsuits filed against fraternities, it has been increasingly difficult for national fraternities to insure themselves. Liability insurance premiums have increased dramatically over the last two or three years, and the pool of companies willing to insure Greek organizations is dwindling.

The insurance crisis has led to interfraternal cooperation - the result being the formation of Fratetnity Insurance Purchasing Group, Inc.(FIPG).

see HAZING, back page

current brotherhood amounts to our ultimate contribution to the Fraternity.

So commitment suddenly means not just paying dues, saying a few words, and being a nice guy; but involves an entrustment of the very values of our Fraternity.

Let me try to make this specific with an example which has occurred over and over in our Fraternity. Imagine a large social function on Fraternity property.The band is playing. There is lots of dancing, the crowd is feeling good,and you are feeling good. The party is actually being run quite well. There are even several non-drinking brothers who are checking I.D.'s, offering rides, and generally keeping an appropriate lid on the party.

As the evening wears on,you notice one of your brothers has gotten quite tipsy.That's okay: he is of age, and there are rides available. But you know that he has a new car,that he drove it to the party with his date, and it appears that he is notabout to lose the opportunity to drive his date home in it.

So what do you do? The party is a good one, you are having fun,the drunk brother is having fun, and he is thrilled about the new car. Who wants to be the bummer?

The answer to the dilemma lies in the concept of loyalty (which was discussed in the last article), but the impetus to act - to be loyal - lies in the concept of commitment. If commitment simply means binding oneself to a bunch of obligations (dues, meetings, mouthing the ritual, etc.), then the answer probably is to do nothing about the drunk brother.

If, on the other hand,commitment was made in the deeper sense of being entrusted

Pi Kappa Phi Risk Management Policy Alcohol and Drugs 1. The possession, use and/or consumption of ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES, while on chapter premises, during an official fraternity event, or in any situation sponsored or endorsed by the chapter, must be in compliance with any and all applicable laws of the state, county, city and university.

2. No alcoholic beverages may be purchased through the chapter treasury nor may the purchase ofsamefor members or guests be undertaken or coordinated by any member in the name of or on behalf of the chapter.

3. No chapter members, collectively or individually, shall purchase for, serve to, or sell alcoholic beverages to any minor (i.e., those under legal "drinking age").

4. The possession, sale and/or use of any ILLEGAL DRUGS or CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES at any chapter house, sponsored event or at any event that an observer would associate with the fraternity, is strictly prohibited.

5. No chapter may co-sponsor an event with an alcoholic distributor, charitable organization or tavern(tavern defined as an establishment generating more than half of annual gross sales from alcohol) were alcohol is given away, sold or otherwise provided to those present.

6. No chapter may co-sponsor or co-finance a function where alcohol is purchased by any of the host chapters, groups or organizations.

7. All rush activities associated with any chapter will be a DRY rush function.

8.OPEN PARTIES where alcohol is present, meaning those with unrestricted access by non-members of the fraternity, without specific invitation, shall be prohibited.

9. No member shall permit, tolerate, encourage or participate in "drinking games."

1 O. No alcohol shall be present at any pledge/associate member/ novice program or activity of the chapter.

Hazing, sexual abuse,fire, health, safety and education policies, see back page.

with a set of values established by our ritual, then the behavioral answer is vastly different. During the ritual we are not invited into the brotherhood to mouth some pie-in-thesky dogma. We are charged to help and assist any and all brothers.

Given the severity of the journey which the neophyte undergoes just prior to initiation, it is obvious that we are not talking about assisting a brother with homework.

Rather, we are concerned with upholding a brother to the point even of defending his life. It is just this serious a commitment we are being invited to make when we are initiated.

And so whether or not you step in and prevent the drunk brother from driving his new Toyota has everything to do with the nature of the commitment that you made to your Fraternity.

On a more positive note,this same depth of commitment is called upon when a chapter needs leadership. Recruitment is lackluster, a good PUSH project is needed, or the brotherhood just isn't focused; all of these problems need a spark,a leader,a new vision to get things going.

The answer,once again,lies in commitment. Is the commitmentjust a set of simple obligations? Ifso,it is very difficult to muster the kind ofenergy and imagination to be that spark.

If the commitment,though, is to brotherhood itselfand all that it can mean,then we have a real chance at a real contribution.

Brotherhood is,after all,complex,changing, always challenging and never boring - if you take it seriously.

FEA endorses elimination of pledging The Fraternity Executive Association,a 54-member group made up of the chief executives ofnational fraternities,hasendorsed the elimination of the institution of pledging, and one fraternity has abolished pledging completely.

In a special meeting of the FEA, held Sept.28 in Chicago,Ill., a task force made up of several fraternity executives presented "Abolishing Pledging."

Citing the numerous deaths and injuries caused by hazing in recent years,representatives for Tau Kappa Epsilon,Zeta Beta Tau, and Lambda Chi Alpha led the discussion.

Following the presentation, Jim Greer, ofZeta Beta Tau,moved that the FEA "go on record endorsing the elimination of pledging."

The motion was approved by a vote of 33 to three, with one abstaining and 17 absent. Durward W.Owen,Executive Director ofPi Kappa Phi, was among the 33 fraternity executives voting in favor of the motion.

The FEA's endorsement came on the heels of Zeta Beta Tau's action to abolish pledging within its organization, beginning with the1989-90 school year. Zeta Beta Tau plans to develop alternate forms of member education.

Proponents of abolishing pledging argue that the institution of pledging developed more than 100 years after the founding of the fraternity system and that fraternity. rituals do not rely on pledging as the unity building or bonding process.

The FEA's action towards abolishing pledging is merely an institutional endorsement ofthe idea;each national fraternity will have to decide whether to follow suit.

Fraternity singing is a 'hit' at Pi Kapp College "What are we going to do'?" "Sing!"

That question and response has been heard frequently since the Supreme Chapter voted last year to put greater emphasis on fraternity singing in Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity chapters, and it was repeated often during Pi Kapp College.

With Dr. Phillip M.Summers, National Treasurer, as facilitator, the attendees of Pi Kapp College learned the value and enjoyment of singing.

The goal of more and improved chapter singing is being fulfilled in many ways by many Pi Kapp brothers. An Ad Hoc Singing Committee was appointed to bring recommendations to the 1987 Supreme Chapter aboirt fraternity or chapter singing.

When the committee made its report last summer to the Supreme Chapter,the recommendations were given to the background music of "The Rose of Pi Kappa Phi." The committee recommended developing a song kit, having singing at national, regional, and area meetings, and providing the resources to encourage and help chapters sing.

The Ad Hoc Singing Committee's first step was to select the songs which would be presented for chapters to learn. In the process, the committee realized that some chapters did not sing, and some chapters did not know the Pi Kappa Phi official serenade song,"The Rose."

It was determined that the reasons for this are that many chapters do not have any musicians as members and that the undergraduate members did not know how to begin a singing program.

Another problem was that the Pi Kappa Phi Song Book had last been published in 1958 with songs that were written primarily in the 1930s - hardly a motivation for members to learn or use the published songs.

Summers during one of the singing sessions at Pi Kapp College The committee decided that fraternity songs would have to be chosen or written that would be simple, singable, and presented in a manner so they could be easily learned. The result was the development of a song kit which included instructions for chapter singing,an audio tape with Pi Kappa Phi serenade and fraternity songs, and lead sheets with words which could be duplicated for all chapter members.

Some of the initial songs were introduced at the Midyear Leadership Conference in St. Louis. Area governors were encouraged to use the songs at their conclaves, and it was decided that Pi Kapp College would include singing as an activity at least once a day in a general session.

The song kits were prepared and distrib-

National Council sponsors Chapter Singing Competition Under the sponsorship of the National Council, Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity is holding a first-ever Chapter Singing Competition as part of the Fraternity's aim to put emphasis on chapter singing and serenading.

The competition will be capped off in August at the 42nd Supreme Chapter meeting in Washington, D.C. with awards given to the winners and runners-up in each category and class of competition. And an overall outstanding chapter singing award will be given to the best chapter entry of all the classes with an appropriate trophy awarded.

The competition was approved last August in the National Council's meeting in Salem, Va., during Pi Kapp College. Last summer,the Supreme Chapter,at its meeting in Dallas, Texas, voted to give support and emphasis to chapter singing.

The song kit distributed at Pi Kapp College is part of the endeavor to provide chapters with assistance in singing and serenading. A bulletin was mailed to each of the undergraduate chapters explaining the regulations and deadline for the competition.

The chapters will be divided into two classes ofcompetition.Class!includes chapters with 50 or less members and associates; Class II is for chapters with over 50 members and associate . s. In addition, there are three categories of competition: new fraternity or serenade singing, which includes original compositions or new wordsfor popular melodies; traditional chapter singing; and traditional serenade singing.

Chapters must complete an entry form with the lyrics and titles of the songs and make a cassette recording of their entries.

Entries in the traditional chapter singing and serenading categories must have at least two songs and not more than five, although the number ofsongs will not be a deciding factor for the winners.

Ad Hoc Singing Committee members Dr. Phillip Summers, Chair Treasurer, National Council Tony Porter Epsilon Sigma-Christian Brothers Paul Aase Beta Eta-Florida State University

uted as chapters checked in at Pi Kapp College. During the general sessions, the students,led by Summers,sang various Pi Kapp songs that they had learned during the week.

Their enthusiasm carried over into the breakout session on "Chapter Singing," which had a full attendance with active participation by Pi Kapp brothers.

The songs included "The Rose of Pi Kappa Phi," a slightly modified Pi Kappa Phi song now entitled "The Best," and new songs entitled "Brotherhood," "The Bell," and "God Bless Pi Kappa Phi", sung to the tune of"God Bless America." These songs are part of the song kit available from the Administrative Office. Some chapters volunteered fun songs which were also sung at Pi Kapp College,one being "Far,Far Away."

The committee's aim at Pi Kapp College was to demonstrate that the men of Pi Kappa Phi could have fun with chapter singing and could use serenading to gain campus recognition.

The benefits of chapter singing are obvious, but a few students and chapters remain hesitant. But consider this: There are few activities of any group in which everyone can actively participate. For example,in athletics there are the team members and there are those who sit on the sidelines as spectators.

Likewise, in the ritual there are only so many roles, even though everyone can help in some way. As with so many of the activities of a fraternity, the planning and work is done by a few for the enjoyment of all.

However, in chapter singing everyone can participate, no matter how "talented" they might be.

Everyone can enjoy the special bond which comes from being part of an activity which involves the entire chapter. Everyone can have fun with a true collegiate activity of fraternity singing.

It is the Ad Hoc Committee's hope that the people who attended Pi Kapp College and received the Pi Kappa Phi Song Kit will lead their chapters to develop spirit and brotherhood through chapter singing and serenading.

"When the question is asked,'What are we going to do?', there are many possible answers,"Summers says."Our goal is that Pi Kappa Phi members will enthusiastically say,'Sing!' Maybe the 'Brotherhood' song says it all: "Pi Kappa Phi, Pi Kappa Phi, "God bless our Fraternity.

"We have shared thy Brotherhood; "We love you so."

Champion Master Chapter Award Winners Lambda Chapter - University of Georgia Sigma Chapter - University of South Carolina Tau Chapter - North Carolina State University Omega Chapter - Purdue University Alpha Theta Chapter - Michigan State University Alpha Tau Chapter - Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Beta Eta Chapter - Florida State University Gamma Kappa Chapter - Georgia Southern College Epsilon Tau Chapter - St. Joseph's University Epsilon Psi Chapter - Slippery Rock University Zeta Zeta Chapter - University of North Florida

Wally Wahlfeldt Director of Communications PUSH Patrick Farley Chairman, National Education Committee Ken Kaiser Acting Executive Director, PUSH The deadline to enter the competition is May 1, 1989. All entries must be received by the Administrative Office by the deadline. A committee of Pi Kappa Phi brothers will review the entries and score the competition based on the quality and originality of the songs,the degree ofidentification with the Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity, and the appropriateness and organization of songs.

Chapters don't have to enter the competition to get involved. Chapters and members are encouraged to send fun songs,fraternity songs, or serenade songs for inclusion in future song tapes and song kits. There is also the possibility that a video tape on chapter singing will be prepared for the Supreme Chapter meeting; therefore, video tapes of chapter singing and serenading are welcomed for possible inclusion in the video tape.

Master Chapter Award Winners Iota Chapter - Georgia Institute of Technology Nu Chapter - University of Nebraska Upsilon Chapter - University of Illinois Alpha Kappa Chapter - University of Michigan Alpha Omicron Chapter - Iowa State University Alpha Psi Chapter - Indiana University Beta Alpha Chapter - New Jersey Institute of Technology Beta Mu Chapter - McNeese State University Beta Tau Chapter - Valdosta State College Gamma Beta Chapter - Old Dominion University Gamma Lambda Chapter - University of Missouri-Rolla Gamma Upsilon Chapter - Oklahoma State University Gamma Phi Chapter - University of South Alabama Delta Zeta Chapter - Appalachian State University Delta Lambda Chapter - University of North Carolina-Charlotte Epsilon Delta Chapter - Auburn University at Montgomery Epsilon Kappa Chapter - Southern Technical Institute Epsilon Sigma Chapter - Christian Brothers College Epsilon Upsilon Chapter - Georgia College Epsilon Phi Chapter - University of Alabama-Birmingham

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Five chapters awarded for outstanding achievement Five Pi Kappa Phi undergraduate chapters, Lambda, Tau, Alpha Epsilon, Alpha Omicron, and Beta Iota, received special recognition at Pi Kapp College for their outstanding work in various chapter operations. Each was awarded one of the fraternity's top five awards for chapter acheivement.

For several years running, Alpha Epsilon Chapter-University of Florida has received the Community Service Award, and this year was no exception. Alpha Epsilon brothers contributed to over 75 service projects and spent 3,100 hours working as volunteers during the 1987-88 year. The chapter's projects included donating $8,000 to PUSH, giving 220 pints of blood,tutoring weekly at a local Boy's Club,and coaching patients at a mental retardation facility in the Special Olympics.

The President's Plaque is awarded to the

chapter with the most comprehensive alumni development program. Alpha Omicron Chapter-Iowa State University,is this year's recipient. The criteria for the President's Plaque is based on the quality and number of newsletters, alumni support and alumni events. Alpha Omicron put together an extensive program which resulted in a successful fund-raising campaign to finance the construction of a new chapter house.

Lambda Chapter-University ofGeorgia was the recipient of the Executive Award.

The Executive Award is given to the chapter that initiates the largest number of brothers in a year. Lambda initiated 46 members in the 1987-88 academic year. The chapter was a runner up for the Executive Award last year with 52 initiates.

The chapter that demonstrates the greatest overall improvement is awarded the Theron Houser Award.This year,Tau Chap-

ter-North Carolina State University received the award.Tau placed in the top five in Greek Week, had one of its largest rush efforts in recent history, recruiting 28 men, and came within one man of being the largest chapter on campus with 70 actives.

In addition, Tau maintained a top 5 percent chapter grade point average, increased its membership by 50 percent and initiated over 90 percent of its pledges. Tau donated over $5,000 to PUSH,funded over $10,000 in capital improvements to its house and reorganized its alumni housing corporation.

Beta Iota Chapter-University of Toledo was awarded the Management Award. The Management Award goes to the chapter which initiates the greatest percentage of men based on the number of active undergraduate members in the chapter the previous year. Beta Iota nearly doubled its size.

Community Service Award Alpha Epsilon Chapter University of Florida President's Award (Best Alumni Programming)

Alpha Omicron Chapter Iowa State University Executive Award (Largest Number of Initiates)

Lambda Chapter University of Georgia Theron Houser Award (Most Improved Chapter)

Tau Chapter North Carolina State University Management Award (Greatest Growth)

Beta Iota Chapter University of Toledo

Krucher named 'Area Governor of the Year'for second time

Brown at Pi Kapp College

Al Brown joins elite group; named Mr. Pi Kappa Phi 1988 WHEREAS Paul Albert Brown was initiated into Beta Alpha Chapter at the New Jersey Institute of Technology on January 28, 1988,and He has consistently and continuously aided Beta Alpha Chapter by serving on the Beta Alpha Housing Corporation and by undaunted attendance at Founders' Days(30 consecutive), area conclaves (20), Pi Kapp Colleges (6), Supreme Chapters (8), and National Council meetings(over 20), and aided Epsilon Theta Chapter by being a member of their housing corporation, as well as its incorporating trustee, and served as the Chartering Officer for the chapters of UNC-Wilmington, Pembroke and VPI, and served on the committee responsible for the restructuring of the Fraternity in 1968 named the "Mayflower Committee," and served as Area Governor for Area I for ten years, and served on the National Alumni Relations Committee,and has aided in the financial management of the Fraternity, and

He did it again! James A. Krucher was named Area Governor of the Year for the second consecutive yearfor his administration of the 14 chapters and three associate chapters that comprise Area I. Krucher received the award at Pi Kapp College, held Aug. 6-10 in Roanoke, Va. He is an initiate of Beta Alpha ChapterNew Jersey Institute of Technology.

"I was surprised to be receiving the award again. I don't know of anyone who has ever done that," Krucher said."I was prepared to present the award to Area III Gov. Ron deValinger and Krucher someone else and then I noticed that my name wasn't on the agenda to present Last year, Krucher helped charter Zeta it. I was shocked to receive the award."

Iota Chapter-Indiana University of PennsylKrucher was appointed Governor of vania and Zeta Kappa Chapter-Stockton Area I, which includes Pennsylvania, New State, which he helped colonize. Area I had Jersey and New York, in 1985. He has been its largest conclave ever in 1988, with 132 involved with several chapters and alumni students and 100 percent ofits chapters in atassociations. He is a past secretary and a tendance. In addition, he was a facilitator at three-times past president of the North Jer- the Midyear Conference and visited 10ofthe sey Alumni Association. He is a member of 14 chapters in Area I. the Beta Alpha Housing Corporation, has Krucher received his undergraduate served as chairman of the National Alumni degree in Mechanical Engineering from NJIT Relations Committee and has received the in 1973 and a Masters of Business AdminiAlumni of the Year Award from his chapter. stration and Finance in 1976 from Farleigh In 1980 Krucher was appointed Chapter Dickinson University in Rutherford, N.J. Advisor to the associate chapter at Seton He lives in Clifton, N.J. where he is Hall, which he guided to chartering as Epsimanager of Applications Development in lon Theta Chapter. While he was Chapter the Management Information Systems deAdvisor, Epsilon Theta received the Theron partment of Givaudan Corp., one of the Houser Award for a 540 percent growth in world's largest manufacturers of men's and membership. women's colognes.

As Area Governor, Krucher helped He is an active softball player and coach, charter Delta Zeta Chapter at Shippensburgh playing on two or more teams a year since University, organized the first-ever Area I 1977. His teams have won 20 championBasketball Tournament, and conducted two ships in the last 11 years, and he has coached area conclaves.

15 of those teams.

served as a Trustee for the Pi Kappa Phi Foundation for two years, and was able to still find the time to serve as National Chaplain for four years, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Brother Paul Albert Brown be extended the Fraternity's deepest appreciation for his proven caring and devotion to Pi Kappa Phi. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the National Council of Pi Kappa Phi does hereby declare Paul Albert Brown be officially designated Mr.Pi Kappa Phi for 1988.

Added Value Award recipients listed The Added Value Award is presented to chapters which initiate three or more alumni in an academic year. This year's recipients,in order ofmost to least alumni initiates, are: Gamma Xi - Georgia Southwestern College; Alpha Psi - Indiana University; Epsilon Sigma - Christian Brothers College; Epsilon Psi - Slippery Rock University; Alpha Epsilon - University of Flor-

ida; Delta Zeta - Appalachian State University;Zeta Gamma - University ofNorth Dakota; Zeta Delta - Shippensburg University; Zeta Iota - Indiana University of Pennsylvania; Alpha Kappa - University of Michigan; Beta Mu - McNeese State University; Alpha Xi - Polytechnic University; Delta Upsilon - University of Pittsburgh; and Epsilon Upsilon - Georgia College.

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Student of the Year is 'following in his brother's footsteps' The 1988 Student of the Year and the 1985 Student ofthe Year have a lot in cornmon. Both men are initiates of Beta Eta Chapter-Florida State University and both share an interest in accounting. They even have the same last name; in fact, they're brothers.

When Eric Wahlen was named the 1988 Student of the Year at Pi Kapp College in August, it could be said that he was doing something that comes naturally to him: following in his brother's footsteps.

Wahlen's brother, Jeff, graduated from F.g. .U. in 1986 with a Master's degree in Accounting and was named Student of the Year in 1985.

After working as a Certified Public Accountantfor two years with the accounting firm of Arthur Anderson & Co., Jeff Wahlen moved back to Tallahassee, Fla. with this wife, Kris, to begin law school. .He is once again involved with Beta Eta, the chapter he helped recolonize in 1982 as an undergraduate.

Following his brother's lead, the younger Wahlen pledged Pi Kappa Phi in 1985 and was voted Outstanding Associate Member of his class.

He later served Beta Eta as public relations and correspondence chairman,Secretary, Archon, Vice Archon and Warden.

Wahlen was also on the model ritual team at the 1986 Pi Kapp College and presented a model member education program at the Area III Conclave last spring.

Wahlen's campus involvement includes membership in Golden Key, Order of Omega, and Beta Alpha Psi, an honor society for accounting students. In addition, Wahlen is chairman of the Tutoring Committee.

He was the founding president ofBeta Kappa Alpha,a coeducational Greek scholastic honorary fraternity which rewards and promotes academic achievement among Florida State's Greeks.

An accounting major, Wahlen has a 3.7 grade point average. He is a National MeritScholar,a Florida Academic Scholar, a recipient ofaccounting excellence awards, and a Pi Kapp Scholar.

Wahlen works in the Public Utility section of the Ausley Law Firm in Tallahassee where, among other things, he does research at the Florida Public Service Commission.

After his anticipated graduation in December,Wahlen plans to intern with a public accounting firm during the spring semester,then return to Florida State to pursue a Master of Accounting degree. He plans to seek a career in public accounting.

The first runner up for the Student of the Year Awardis Derek Anthony Jones,of Alpha Iota Chapter-Auburn University.

Jones is a pre-med student majoring in biology with a 3.98 grade point average.

Since his initiation in 1985, he has served his chapter asjudicial committee chairman and scholarship committee chairman.

He is a member of several campus organizations and honor societies and has been named in the Outstanding College Students of America, awarded an Auburn University Alumni Academic Scholarship, and received the 1988 Scholarship Award from his chapter.

In addition, he is president of War Eagle Girls and Plainsmen, works as a volunteerfor the Sacred HeartHospital, serves on the University's CommunicationsBoard, Academic Honesty Committtee, Traffic

A Appeals Board, and Interfraternity Council, and sings in the Concert Choir.

The second runner up for Student of the Year is Armando Omar Bonilla, of Alpha Rho Chapter-West Virginia University. Bonilla has a 3.34 grade point average. He is a pre-law student majoring in political science with minors in math and English.

Bonilla was initiated in 1986 and has served his chapter as Archon, Treasurer, Warden's Assistant, and has been chairman of several committees. He has won several chapter awards from his chapter,

Nu-Nebraska sponsors National Rose Being the only female in a crowd of over400college men could not have been easy. And three days of constant attention has got to have its downfalls.But as Rochelle Slominski learned at Pi Kapp College, it all comes with the title of National Rose.

Slominski Ms. Slominski was presented at the opening ceremonies of Pi Kapp College, then spent three days attending sessions with Pi Kapps from across the country.

Nu Chapter-University of Nebraska at Lincoln sponsored the 1988 National Rose.

Ms. Slominski is a junior at the University and is majoring in political science and English. She has a 3.87 grade point average and is a Harry S. Truman Scholar.

A member ofDelta Delta Delta sorority, Ms. Slominski is a Falls City, Neb. native.

She is involved with the University Pro-

including the Lawrence F. Onacre, Linda Ann Cowgill and Bell awards.

His campus awards include several band and music awards and inclusion in the All American Hall of Fame for academics and for band. Bonilla has received the U.S. National Band Association Award for four straight years and was named Most Outstanding Student Teacher in 1985.

Bonilla is a recipient of the Truman, National Honor Society,Marching Dragon, Berkeley School of Music and Old Guard Leadership and Scholastic Ability scholarships.

Pi Kappa Phi Foundation Scholarships 1988 Basil E. Clair, Beta Beta 435 Florida Southern College Douglas Alan Davis, Omega 1176 Purdue University Sarah Jane Davis, daughter of Paul Howard Davis, Beta Delta 78 Drake University Scott E. Evans, Alpha Theta 800 Michigan State University

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grams Council, Nebraska Council of Youth, American Legion Auxiliary Girls Nation, and has served as an administrative assistant to Nebraska State Senator Wiley Remmers.

Ms. Slominski, 21, plans to finish her undergraduate studies in Germany and hopes to attend law school.

The first runner up for National Rose is Jennifer Day, of Carrollton, Ill. She is sponsored by Upsilon Chapter-University of Illinois. The 20-year-old junior is majoring in pre-veterinary medicine and is a member of Phi Sigma Sigma sorority.

Sinclair Beta Mu Chapter-McNeese State University sponsored the second runner up, Marilyn Williams. Ms. Williams, 19, is a native of Lake Charles, Louisiana and is a sophomore at McNeese.

The third runner up for National Rose is Heather Sinclair,sponsored by Zeta GammaUniversity of North Dakota. The 20-yearold junior is majoring in social work. Ms. Sinclair, of Stephen, Minn., is a member of Delta Delta Delta sorority.

The National Rose and runners up were selected from a field of 22 candidates.

Ken Hook receives Chapter Advisor of the Year award Kenneth Ray Hook,Chapter Advisor of Alpha Omicron at Iowa State University, is the Chapter Advisor of the Year for 1988.

Hook received both his Bachelor of Science and Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degrees from Iowa State, where he was initiated in 1950.

As an undergraduate, Hook held the offices of Secretary and Archon and was president of the Interfraternity Council. He has served as chapter advisor since 1986 and is currently president of Alpha Omicron

Clockwise from top left: Jeff and Eric Wahlen; Bonilla and Jones

Building Corp. II. After a 26-year career as a veterinarian, Hook retired in 1986from his job as director of National Veterinary Services Laboratories in Ames,Iowa.

He previously was associate deputy administrator of Veterinary Services in Washington, D.C. After less than a year of retirement, he began working part-time as a marketing consultant for I.S.U. Hook is a member of the American Veterinary, Iowa Veterinary medical asso-

ciations and the National Association of Federal Veterinarians,in addition to Gamma Sigma Delta,AlphaZeta and Order ofOmega.

Between college and graduate school, Hook spent two years in military service with the United States Air Force.

Hook is married and has two children.

"I was not too active in Pi Kappa Phi for several years, but when I retired in 1986 I was able to devote time to a goal I felt was critical - the building of a new facility for Alpha Omicron," Hook says.

Steven Todd Garren, Xi 821 Roanoke College Graham Francis Gurnee, Tau 728 North Carolina State University Hans Koehler Sheryl McFarland, wife of Allen 0.

McFarland, Beta Omicron 212 Northwestern State University James D. Miller, Epsilon Lambda 76 University of South Carolina at Spartanburg James Manley Smith, Zeta Epsilon 16 George Mason University Matt Gordon Smith, Chi 1012 Stetson University Matthew Joseph Stuve, Omega 1168 Purdue University Joseph Thaxton, Omicron 1388 University of Alabama Kevin Matthew Tweddle, Chi 1000 Stetson University William Willett, III, Epsilon Delta 85 Auburn University at Montgomery

Washington, D.C. SITE OF THE

42nd Supreme Chapter lumni and undergraduate members will come together for four days this summer, August 6-9, to share in the brotherhood that your Fraternity offers, as well as steer the direction that Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity will take in the future. Your National Fraternity leaders will be present and new leaders will be chosen, It has been said that your experience in Pi Kappa Phi is incomplete until you attend a Supreme Chapter. Nowhere else will you find as large a gathering of men that share in the same principles, enjoying Fraternity like you will at the 42nd Supreme Chapter of Pi Kappa Phi. As an alumnus, you'll enjoy the chance to refresh your Fraternity ties. From the pomp and ceremony of the Nu Phi Society Dinner to the sharing of brotherhood at the Founder's Breakfast, you'll find that lifelong fraternity is something you share with your many alumni brothers.

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ashington, D.C. is a fitting location for the 42nd Supreme Chapter. What better place for Pi Kapp legislators than the Nation's Capital? And Supreme Chapter has been organized so that attendees can take advantage of the heritage of this special city.

Pre-Supreme Chapter tours have been arranged for early arrivals, including spouses. Transportation is provided from the hotel. The agenda is as follows: Saturday, August 5 10 am Tour of upper Georgetown Embassies and Washington Cathedral.

12:30- 4 pm Lunch and shopping in Georgetown.

Sunday, August 6 1-4 pm Tour and shopping in Old Town Alexandria.

Tour of George Washington Masonic National Memorial.

For the wives of alumni attendees, Washington.

D.C. has plenty to offer. Spouses of alumni will have ample opportunities to see the sights of Washington, and do a little shopping, too. The ladies' program is: Monday, August 7 9 am Coffee in ladies' reception area.

10:15-12:30 Tour of Mount Vernon.

12:35- 2 pm Lunch at Cedar Knoll Inn on the Potomac.

2- 3:45 pm Choice of sightseeing trips: •Woodlawn Plantation, or •George Washington's River Farm.

Tuesday, August 8 9:30- llam Tour of Arlington Cemetery, Kennedys' areas, and the Arlington (CustisLee) House.

11:30 am Visit United States Marine Corps "Iwo Jima" Memorial.

12- 1:45 pm Lunch at Fort Meyer's Officer Club.

2- 3:45 pm Choice of sightseeing trips: •Tour of the Pentagon, or •Tour of Lincoln and Jefferson Memorials and East Potomac Park with the awaking sculpture.

Wednesday, August 9 9- 11:45 am Trip to the National Zoo. Tuesday's Supreme Chapter session will conclude with elections of new National Council officers, then the entire convention will be transported to the Capitol Building where attendees will be given the grand tour.

Following the tour, a group picture will be taken in front of the Capitol.

Leaving the Capitol, attendees will board the three-level cruise boat, "Spirit of Washington",for a Supreme Chapter Cruise down the Potomac River. Entertainment and dinner will be provided.

Supreme Chapter will be held at the Hyatt Regency Crystal City, one of Washington.

D.C.'s most luxurious hotels. Guest rooms and suites overlook the Potomac River and the familiar landmarks of the Washington skyline.

Complimentary shuttle service is provided to the airport and nearby Metro subway, and an indoor garage provides plenty of parking.

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Supreme Chapter attendees. All rooms (single, double, triple and quadruple occupancy) are $73.00 per night.

This special convention rate will apply through four days after the official dates of the convention, so attendees are encouraged to stay over and see the sights of Washington.

To make your reservations, simply call 1-800-2289000.(To get the special rate, be sure to tell the desk that you are with Pi Kappa Phi.) Need help with transportation? Pi Kappa Phi has arranged discount fares with Continental/Eastern Airlines. They offer 5% off the lowest applicable fare at the time of booking or at least 50% off first class and 50% off full coach fares. To qualify, simply make your reservations by calling 1-800-468-7022 and give our easy access number, EZ 8P6. Affer reserving your flight, you may purchase your tickets from your local travel agency or any Continental/Eastern ticket office. The airlines recommends that reservations be made as early as possible.

All alumni who register for the Supreme Chapter meeting will have their names placed in a drawing to win two round-trip tickets. The complimentary tickets will be valid for one year and may be used on Continental/Eastern anywhere within the continental United States, Puerto Rico, or U.S. Virgin Islands.

Don't miss out on this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Fill out the registration form on the next page,and make plans for a Capital Experience!

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Kappa Supreme Laws of Pi Pursuant to the of Pi National President and as Fraternity Phi call for a meethereby issue a do I Phi Kappa Kappa Phi. Chapter of Pi Supreme the ing of Chapter of Pi Kappa This 42nd Supreme City Hyatt Crystal held at the ArlingPhi will be in DC, Washington, Hotel, outside of 6-9, 1989. dates are August The Virginia. ton, encouraged students are All Alumni and attendance. to be in Fraternally,

James Turk National President

P.O. Box 240526

Charlotte, N.C. (704)523-6000

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Alpha Eta alumni involved in Alabama state ocal politics Two Pi Kapps oppose each other in election In a presidential election year,voters are accustomed to seeing negative TV ads,mudslinging and fierce competitiveness. But in Irondale, Ala., a suburb of Birmingham, a local election offered a friendly, fraternal alternative - a race between two Pi Kapps.

Dan Praytor, an Alpha Eta-Samford University alumnus was elected mayor of Irondale in August,ousting incumbent Charles Eager, an alumnus of Gamma OmegaUniversity of Montevallo.

And as one might expect,the campaign was a friendly one.

The two have been friends since Praytor was a memberofthe initiate team that helped charter Gamma Omega in 1971. Eager was a founding father of the group.

"We've been friends ever since," Praytor says. "Of course, he tried as hard as he could to beat me and!tried as hard as I could.

But we're still good friends."

Praytor and Eager have worked together on City Council for several years. Eager was mayor for eight years after serving four years as Councilman. Praytor has been on the Council for eight years as chairman of the

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RE-ELECT MAYOR EAGER Finance Committee.

Eager says it came as no surprise that Praytor chose to oppose him in the mayoral race."We talked about it two or three years ago," he said.

Ofthe 1,370 votes cast,Praytor received 835."Danny's a hometown boy and a good fellow. People were probably ready for a change," Eager said.

Founded a year before Birmingham, Irondale has a population of about 9,800.

"We like to call Birmingham an Irondale suburb," Praytor jokes.

Since Eager became mayor, Irondale

"has changed a whole lot. In eight years,the town doubled its size, we won two statewide awards for most improved accounting system,and the police department and other departments have improved tremendously," he said.

Praytor says the biggest challenge as mayor is "to respond to every citizen who calls."

He says being able to call Eager for advice is an advantage of their continuing friendship. "I had a good man before me."

Like all public offices in Irondale, the mayor's position is a part-time one. Eager is

now able to devote more time to his business, being Treasurer of Michael's Enterprises, a hotel holding company.Praytor is the owner of Parts Ltd., which sells cargo restraint equipment to truck lines.

Both men said that their experience in Pi Kappa Phi helped them in their private and public careers. Eager served his chapter as Treasurer,Praytor as Warden.And both were active in government in college; Praytor worked as a policeman for Irondale for two of his undergraduate years and Eager was involved in the campaigns of several state candidates.

Praytor spent five months in Vietnam before a disabling injury sent him home and back to school."It was a character-building time," he says.

Eager said his experience as chapter Treasurer helped him in his career.He worked as an auditor and accountant for 14 years before joining Michael's Enterprises.

Even though Eageris nolonger involved in local politics, he and Praytor are still good friends."IfI had to lose,"Eager says,"I can't think of anyone I'd rather lose to."

"I taught Danny everything he knows about politics - Ijust taught him too well," he said.

Samford alumnus appointed to Governor's office

Hunt (seated) and Armistead in the governor's office

William C. Armistead, an Alpha Eta-Samford University alumnus, was recently appointed as Alabama Governor Guy Hunt's chief economic advisor.

He began his new job as Special Assistant for Economic Affairs in July.

"Bill Armistead, with his strong work ethic and his dedication to the task, has been a tremendous success everywhere he has gone, and I have no doubt that he will take hold of Alabama's economic development efforts and help lead our state to new heights," Hunt said.

The governor created the job of "Special Assistant for Economic Affairs" as part of a new emphasis on economic development. Armistead is Hunt's fourth economic advisor in 16 months, but he plans a long tenure in office."I hope to be here for the duration of the Hunt administration - hopefully for six more years," he said.

Armistead was initiated into Alpha Eta chapter in 1965,hisjunior year at Samford.He served the chapter as Secretary, Rush Chairman, and later was Alpha Eta's Chapter Advisor for two years.

"I'm here in the (governor's) office partly as a result of Pi Kappa Phi," he said. "It was through the fraternity that I initially got involved in politics. The fraternity assisted me in a number of efforts. I was elected to Student Government as a result of their support, and I was president of the Young Republicans.

"The fraternity helps you realize more of your

potential."

With 20 years of general management and marketing experience,Armistead comes to the Governor's office well prepared.

From 1986 until joining Hunt's staff, he was vice president of Sales and Marketing for Fontaine Fifth Wheel Co., a subsidiary of the Marmon Group, a Fortune 500 company. Fontaine is one of the largest manufacturers offifth wheels(tractor-trailer couplers) in the world.

As vice president, Armistead created Fontaine's first fully-integrated sales and marketing organization and developed aggressive new programs that caused an increase in total sales of more than 50 percent.

Prior to his work with Fontaine, Armistead served as vice president and general manager for McDonnell Douglas Truck Services, Inc., of Philadelphia, Pa., a $45 million subsidiary of McDonnell Douglas Finance Corp. Under his management, McDonnell Douglas saw its profits and sales increase 30 percent in the first year.

From 1967 to 1983, he worked with Saunders Systems, Inc., of Birmingham, Ala. Armistead began his career with Saunders in 1967 as a district manager, overseeing a$3 million truck rental and leasing district which included three branch offices. He became vice president and division manager in 1980.

Armistead is married and has two children. "I have a wife as a result of being in the fraternity," he said."She was the chapter's Rose Queen."

Mai this form with appropriate fees to the Pi Kappa Phi Administrative Office. P.O. Box 240526. Charlotte. N.C. 28224.

For more information. call Durward Owen at (704)523-600 0.

42nd Supreme Chapter Alumni Registration August 6-9, 1989 - Washington, D.C. Name Chapter Address Telephone Ii I plan to attend the entire Supreme Chapter.

Ii My wife/girlfriend will be attending. Name 0 As of this Supreme Chapter, I will have attended five or more and am interested in Nu Phi Society membership.

Registration fee of $125.00 (per alumnus), $75.00(per guest)for entire Supreme Chapter enclosed.

This fee covers all programs, special sessions and some meals. All leadership/education activities at the Supreme Chapter are sponsored by the Pi Kappa Phi Foundation.

You will be receiving complete instructions and information upon receipt of your registration and fees.

This does not include hotel reservations You must contact the Hyatt Regency Crystal City at 1-800-228-9000

Pi Kappa Phi Foundation Wills and Bequests Do you have an up-to-date will?

If you don't have a will, in many states the government will absorb your estate. You can give to the Foundation through making it a beneficiary of your will. Your donation can go to your chapter's Educational Fund. And you can even name the Foundation as a 'contingent' beneficiary. That means the foundation will receive other funds if one or more of your heirs don't survive you.

For more information, contact: The Pi Kappa Phi Foundation P.O. Box 240526 Charlotte, N.C. 28224

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Zeta Alpha chartered at Clemson Clemson University, a South Carolina land grant institution, was founded in 1889.

The enrollment at Clemson has grown from 446,1tudents at the opening of the college in 1893 ticover 13,000 today.

The Greek system at Clemson began in 1970, and about 2,000 undergraduates are actiVe Greeks at Clemson.

When Zeta Alpha received its charter, Pi Kappa Phi became the fifteenth fraternity to charter and the first to charter in 11 years.

Pi Kappa Phi originally sought to colonize,at Clemson 18 years ago, when the Greek system began at Clemson. Pi Kappa Phi did indeed colonize,butthe group did not make it to chartering.

In 1982, Steve Harris, a member of Gamma Rho Chapter- Lander College,transferred to Clemson. He associated with a newly-formed, local fraternity, Phi Alpha Sigma. In 1984, the local fraternity sought affiliation with Pi Kappa Phi. In the three years that followed as an associate chapter, the group endured many frustrations. But determination by a few members led to the growth of a 25 man colony that demonstrated a commitment to success. The Fraternity recognized this improvement through authorizing the initiation

Alumni support essential to Auburn chapter

Zeta Alpha Chapter at the chartering banquet of 23 colony members and four Phi Alpha Sigma alumni on April 3, 1987. Sigma Chapter-University of South Carolina provided the initiating team.

With their spirits revitalized, these men moved forward with the completion of their chartering requirements. Colony member Scott Gasparini was appointed to the prestigious "Council of Archons."

Thirteen men pledged in the fall of 1987, and 12 more pledged in the spring of 1988.

With the goal of45 non-graduating men with good grades, a chartering date was set for Aug. 20, 1988.

Edward J. Bennett, a member of the PUSH Board, served as chartering officer.

Area Governor Arthur J. Quickenton served as the assistant chartering officer. The initi-

ated members of the colony performed their first ritual for 23 new brothers at Fort Hill Presbyterian Church.

At the Chartering Banquet Kirk Braque, director of Student Development Programs for Clemson,and his assistant, Rick Barnes, fraternity advisor, represented the university. Allen Moore, Gamma Theta ChapterUniversity of North Carolina-Wilmington, was on hand and has accepted the responsibility of serving Zeta Alpha as its Chapter Advisor.

Immediately following the chartering weekend, Zeta Alpha conducted its most outstanding recruitment effort to date. With 28 associate members and 46 brothers, they are aiming for their next goal:"To become the best chapter at Clemson!"

Indiana-Pennsylvania becomes Zeta Iota Chapter The weekend of April 8, 1988, became a dream come true for 48 men at Indiana University of Pennsylvania. They became the Zeta Iota Chapter ofPi Kappa Phi. A year of hard work culminated with an experience that will live forever with the founding fathers of Zeta Iota.

IUP, established in 1875, has grown from a small teachers college to a multiprogram college with over 13,000 students.

The main campus consists of60 major buildings and 162 acres ofland.There are also two branch campuses located in Punxsutawney and Kittanning. The main campus is located in the beautiful rolling hills of western Pennsylvania.

IUP offers a full range of majors and programs, with more than 130 different area of study available. IUP was rated one of the "best buysfor your money"by the New York Times in 1986.

The IUP Social Greek System dates back as far as the campus's history. The system has built itself up to 19 fraternities and 16 sororities.

It all started for Pi Kappa Phi in late March,1987. A small group of men gathered in a third floor Stewart Hall room,discussing some college memories. What these men all seemed to have in common was the idea of starting something in which they would have a positive influence on the campus of IUP. The idea ofstarting a new fraternity became the obvious choice.

Within a few weeks, the group of less than 10 grew to 22. The first matter at hand was to electofficers to bring leadership to the group.Next,several nationalfraternities were contacted.Leadership ConsultantTom Camp gave the group the "sales pitch," and by a unanimous vote, the group decided to go with Pi Kappa Phi. On April 16, 1987, Pi Kappa Phi had a new colony at IUP. The rigorous activities involved with the chartering requirements then commenced, and the colony became involved in campus and interfraternity events. In thefall of 1987, the colony had one of the best rushes on

Members of the newly-chartered Zeta Iota Chapter campus, pledging 15 new associate members.The colony obtained probationary status with the Interfraternity Counciland wasreally starting to get a great reputation for being the "Gentleman's Fraternity."

A chartering date was setfor early April.

Along with the spring semester came the colony's second rush. The goal for another good rush was surpassed by recruiting 16 new associate members - the best atIUP.The colony was now 50 strong.

The weekend of April 8th finally arrived. Leadership Consultant Bill Maycock gave the written exams on April 7. On Friday, April 8,the colony traveled to Slippery Rock, Penn., where Assistant Executive Director Glenn Dickson prepared the colony for the weekend ahead. The last and most difficult step in the chartering process was first on the agenda for the weekend:'the oral testing. Chartering Officer Clay Edmunds, Area I Governor Jim Krucher, and Area I Counselor Jay Morano questioned the group extensively for three hours.

After successfully completing the orals, the momentofinitiation was upon them.The brothers of Delta Upsilon-Pittsburgh and Epsilon Psi-Slippery Rock performed the

ritual of initiation. The new brothers ofZeta Iota chapter then traveled back to Indiana in the wee hours ofthe morning. The final part ofchartering was completed Saturday morning, April 9th, at IUP. It was time to celebrate. The Chartering Banquet was held at the Omni Convention Center.

After introductions by Dickson, Edmunds presented the charter to Archon Dan Green. The Omni erupted into cheers and tears of joy. After some emotionally charged remarks by Archon Green, Terry Appolonia, advisor to the Interfraternity Council, gave the keynote speech.

The formal ceremonies ended with five new brothers presenting brother pins to their fathers who were initiated as alumni and the singing of "The Rose of Pi Kappa Phi" to Rose Queen Lisa Bonatesta.

The rest of the evening was celebrated by the brothers of Zeta Iota Chapter along with their dates and parents at the Omni Convention Center.

The Zeta Iota Chapter is looking for a bright and successful future with Indiana University of Pennsylvania and Pi Kappa Phi.

Alpha Iota Chapter was founded at Auburn University on Oct. 2, 1926, and has since seen over 1,200 men initiated, making it one ofthe largest chapters in Pi Kappa Phi. Since its founding over 60 years ago, Alpha Iota has undergone many changes, with some drastic changes occurring in the last few years.

In the spring of 1985 Alpha Iota, along with three other national fraternities, was forced to abandon its house because of university building expansion.Through the hard work of the chapter officers and a few key alumni, they were able to secure an interim house that well suited the needs of the chapter.

This period of uncertainty and turmoil strengthened the bonds of brotherhood, giving every member a common goal - to have a completed new house in two years.

Over the course of the next year the brothers and alumni worked closely together to raise the necessary funds, under the guidance of brother Emsley Cobb. With the necessary money and a beautiful design by brother Gene Parsons,Alpha Iota's dream of two years was becoming a reality.

Ground breaking ceremonies were held on April 6, 1987. By mid-September the dormitory was ready for occupation,with the rest ofthe house completed on Jan. 15, 1988.

The hard work and dedication of the undergraduate members and alumni had paid off, and paid off well.

Community and campus service are placed high on the chapter's list of priorities.

Alpha Iota takes great pride in its level of involvement in the community and on the campus. The brothers collected $300 during one chapter meeting for a Christmas donation to the area "Food for the Needy" campaign.

They also continued their tradition of sponsoring a little league baseball team and coaching a basketball team. Alpha Iota has increased its level ofcampus involvement in the last several years, placing several members in the Interfraternity Council, the Student Government Association,and the Greek honor society, Order of Omega.

This year the most prestigious student organization at Auburn, The Plainsmen, is presided over by a Pi Kapp.Pi Kappa Phi at Auburn is also represented in a great many academic and professional honoraries.

The brothers of Alpha Iota, despite last minute problems that almost cancelled their yearly event, "Showboat," nearly doubled theirPUSH donation from the previous year.

Alpha Iota was also a runner up for the 1987 Theron Houser Award for most improved chapter, and for the second consecutive year the chapter has had a runner up for the Student of the Year Award.

Alpha Iota also is proud of its alumni members. Without the help and support of Alpha Iota alumni, a new fraternity house would not have been built.

The Auburn chapter of Order of Omega this year chose a Pi Kapp, Emsley Cobb, as Alumni of the Year.

And because of his efforts, Alpha Iota now has an IBM computer system complete with software.

Thissystem has greatly increased the efficiency of the chapter's bookkeeping,rush, and administrative functions.

Alpha Iota, with its new chapter house and renewed spirit, is looking forward to another 60 years of progress and achievement in Pi Kappa Phi.

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PUSH America '88 reaches grand finale in Washington, D.C. PUSH America '89 plans are already underway In what became the most successful single fundraising event ever done for Play Units for the Severely Handicapped, 14 cyclists trekked 3,200 miles across the nation and raised over $50,000.

The cyclists,who represented Pi Kappa Phi chapters across the country, left San Diego on June 13,1988 on a grueling,coastto-coast ride to raise funds for PUSH. On Aug. 12, 60 days later, they reached their destination, Washington, D.C. The weekend in Washington was a time of handshaking, sightseeing, and celebrating.The cyclists were meton the steps ofthe U.S. Capital Building by South Carolina Senator Strom Thurman,a long time advocate for the handicapped,and Indiana Congressman Gary Coates, where a press conference and reception were held.

The next evening,a banquet was given in the team's honor. In attendance were national representatives from Pi Kappa Phi and PUSH, corporate sponsors of PUSH America '88,and many ofthe bikers' families and friends.

Ken Kaiser,Acting Executive Director ofPUSH,was one ofthe speakers at the banquet.

"We are extremely proud of the team and of all of their accomplishments along the way. It has been very rewarding to see representatives from over a dozen chapters come together to work toward a common goal. That is the ultimate example of the good things that can come from a project

that is truly national in scope," he said.

Yet even as the fire dies down on PUSH America '88, PUSH America '89 is already being planned. One difference between the two trips will be the use of the it it,,, I funds raised. All money raised from PUSH America '89 will go toward establishing an"educational foundation" with the mis- •••ii-aVr—t-tiiiiiv••••••■-.•-•iiiii sion of "educating tomorrow's leaders on the a lb11 issues of our severely 118 handicapped."

The more than 5,000 collegiate members of Pi 11111111111* Kappa Phi Fraternity will I u.ut tiltiLKILA 68 be the main target of this a JtsutlioptHoe effort. Plans for the program include informational videos, printed resource materials, and a "PUSH Academy."

The PUSH Academy will be a national seminar attended by PUSH chairmen covering topics such as fundraising skills, emPUSH America '88 team in front of the Capitol with Coates & Thurman (from left, center) pathy training and chapter motivation; the first to be held in conjuncvocacy.

Appalachian Mountains, and finally reach tion with Pi Kappa Phi's Midyear LeaderPUSH America '89 will leave next Washington, D.C. just in time to meet up ship Conference. Although much of the summer from San Francisco with 20 riders. with Pi Kappa Phi's Supreme Chapter. foundation's programming will be PUSH On their way they will ride through such Interested persons should contact Jim related, it will be much broader in scope, cities as Lake Tahoe,Denver,and Chicago, Karlovec, care of PUSH America '89, 128 covering such areas as volunteerism and adcross both the Colorado Rockies and the S. College, Bowling Green, OH 43402.

Three new awards created for chapter donations to PUSH The 1987-88 year was yet another record setting year for Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity contributions to Play Units for the Severely Handicapped. Total giving last year reached $230,805.87, more than doubling the Fraternity's previous record of $112,122.39.

The grand total for Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity donations since PUSH's founding 11 years ago now stands at $855,882.25. This year Pi Kappa Phi should surpass the $1 million level, a major milestone for the organization.

Aftersuch a successful yearfor Pi Kappa Phi and PUSH,it's not surprising that some new awards were needed to recognize chapters' efforts. Three new PUSH awards have been created.

The Innovator's Award is given to the chapter having the most creative fund raising event. Epsilon Beta Chapter-Grand Valley State College was this year's winner with their "First Class Valet Parking Service for PUSH." The Partnership Award, given to the chapter which establishes the best volunteer program with a local mental retardation facility or organization, was awarded to Alpha Omicron Chapter-Iowa State University.

The third award is for total donations.

SincePUSH's inception,no individual chapter had ever raised more than $15,000 in a single year, In 1987-88 three chapters gave $15,000 or more to PUSH. Thus,the Diamond Star Club,for donations of $15,000 or more, was created.

Admitted into the Diamond Star Club this year Were Beta Eta Chapter-Florida State University, Delta Sigma Chapter-Bowling Green State University and Zeta Epsilon Chapter-George Mason University.

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PUSH Awards 1988

Zeta Epsilon

Thomas H. Sayre Designer Award (Largest contribution per capita) George Mason University $264.35 per man

Delta Sigma

Chairman's Award (Largest increase from previous year) Bowling Green State University Increase of $14,918.34

Delta Sigma Beta Eta Zeta Epsilon

Diamond Star Club (Chapters contributing $15,000 or more) Bowling Green State University Florida State University George Mason University

$17,068.34 16,819.00 15,068.16

Alpha Psi

Gold Star Club (Chapters contributing $10,000 or more) Indiana University

$10,161.14

Sigma Alpha Epsilon Epsilon Omicron Alpha Upsilon Alpha Sigma Epsilon Xi Tau Epsilon Beta

Silver Star Club (Chapters contributing $5,000 or more) South Carolina University of Florida Villanova University Drexel University University of Tennessee LaSalle University North Carolina State Grand Valley State

$8,701.00 8,054.13 6,915.00 6,501.00 5,290.12 5,040.71 5,035.00 5,028.38

Bronze Star Club (Chapters contributing $2,500 or more) Epsilon Phi Alabama - Birmingham Christian Brothers Epsilon Sigma Gamma Beta Old Dominion University Beta Alpha NJ Institute of Technology Gamma Nu LaGrange College Alpha Theta Michigan State University Zeta Eta University of South Florida Epsilon Mu Bradley University Delta Lambda UNC - Charlotte Alpha Omicron Iowa State Delta Zeta Appalachian State Virginia Tech Delta Alpha Mu Associate Duke University Associate Chapter Wesley College Omega Purdue University Gamma Rho Lander College Gamma Xi Georgia Southwestern

$4,674.50 4,302.92 4,126.00 3,365.92 3,354.00 3,224.50 3,050.25 3,041.68 3,000.00 2,930.86 2,928.52 2,813.39 2,802.31 2,733.18 2,567.70 2,501.00 2,500.00

Executive Director for PUSH, Inc. The position of PUSH Executive Director is an excellent opportunity for someone who already has some career experience and is ready to tackle a new challenge.

Over the past decade PUSH has grown from an idea with neither budget nor staff into an organization that employs 10 fulltime people and has just approved a $1,055,000 operating budget for 1988-89.

The Executive Director is responsible to the PUSH Board.

From the PUSH Office in Morganton, N.C., the PUSH project reaches out across the nation, placing adaptive equipment in institutions for the mentally retarded, supporting research, coordinating the fundraising efforts of Pi Kappa Phi undergraduates, and soliciting corporate and foundation donations.

While the position is open to anyone regardless of age or sex, it could be an ideal opportunity for the person ready for a career change: the type of person who's already been successful in one career and now would like the opportunity to serve others in a second career.

The individual selected must be an able administrator and one who is comfortable in dealing with people at the executive level, including presidents ofcorporations,leaders of foundations and philanthropic organizations,educators and governmental agencies.

The Executive Director ofPUSH must be a communicator, organizer, motivator, salesman, care giver, and teacher.

If you think that you might be that person, or if you know someone else who is, write or call: Durward W.Owen Executive Director of Pi Kappa Phi P.O. Box 240526, Charlotte, NC 28224 (704)523-6000

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Fall 1988, Vol. LXXIV, No.4 Editor-in-Chief- Durward W. Owen Managing Editor- Jon Scott Official Photographer- Tim Ribar Office Manager- Nancy Perdue Editorial Assistant- Brenda Marlowe Contributing Writers Thomas Sayre Dan Green Wally Wahlfeldt Dr. Phillip Summers Glenn Dickson

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Pi Kappa Phi was founded at the College of Charleston, Charleston, S.C. on Dec. 10, 1904 by Simon Fogarty, Andrew A. Kroeg, Jr., and L. Harry Mixson.

The Star & Lamp is published quarterly by the Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity at 7017 Nations Ford Road, Charlotte, N.C. 28217. Mailing address: P.O. Box 240526, Charlotte, N.C. 28224. A life subscription is $15 and is the only form of subscription.

National Interfraternity Conference

- FOUNDERS ANDREW A. KROEG, JR.

L. HARRY MIXSON

NATIONAL COUNCIL NATIONAL COMMITTEES AREA GOVERNORS President-Judge James Turk Box 611 Radford, VA 24141

Trust Investment-Stephen DePalma Schoor, DePalma & Canger Group, Inc. 200 Route 9, P.O. Box 1149 Manalapan, NJ 07726

Vice President-Stephen DePalma Schoor, DePalma & Canger Group, Inc. 200 Route 9, P.O. Box 1149 Manalapan, NJ 07726

Education-Patrick Farley 78-1 Drexelbrook Drive Drexel Hill, PA 19026 Ritual & Insignia - Glenn McConnell 27 Bainbridge Drive Charleston, SC 29407

Treasurer-Phillip M. Summers Vincennes University 1002 N. First Vincennes, IN 47591

Nomination-Lonnie Strickland, Ill 1 Old Northriver Point Tuscaloosa, AL 35406-1011

Secretary-Jerry T. Brewer Dean of Student Life USC-Russell House Columbia, SC 29208

Alumni-vacant Expansion-Clay Edmonds 1951 Carr Avenue Memphis, TN 38104

Chaplain-Thomas H. Sayre P. 0. Box 393 Morganton, NC 28655

Area: I James A. Krucher, 3 Burgh Ave., Clifton, NJ 07011 II Dr. Arthur J. Ouickenton, 401 Meadowview Dr., Boone, NC 28607 Ronald J. deValinger, 402 College St., III Cuthbert, GA 31740- 131 IV Mark Jacobs, Meridian St., Apt. 101, Indianapolis, IN 46204 V Frank D. Havard, P.O. Box 16348, Mobile, AL 36616 VI Dr. Frank M. Parrish, 7742 S. Harrison Circle, Littleton, CO 80122 VII Steven W. Smith, 1816 S. Carson #334, Tulsa, OK 74119 VIII Dr. Frank M. Parrish, 7742 S. Harrison Circle, Littleton, CO 80122 IX Paul W. Combs, 12383 Copenhagen Cl., Reston, VA 22091 X Steven S. Ryder, 11442 Foster Rd., Los Alamitos, CA 90720

PUSH-Philip Tappy 4800 Rockview Court Charlotte, NC 28226

Chancellor-Nathan Hightower P.O. Box 1669 Clearwater, FL 33517

ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF

Past National President-David Jaffee Crouch-Aydlette Realty, Inc. 830 Lowcountry Boulevard P. O. Box 426 Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464 Pi Kappa Phi Properties, Inc. Travis Julian Fifield Property Management Co. 225 W. Washington, Suite 1500 Chicago, IL 60606

PI Kappa Phi Foundation Ted A. Scharfenstein Addison Gilbert Hospital 298 Washington Street Gloucester, MA 01930

Executive Director- Durward W. Owen Assistant Executive Director - Glenn Dickson Exec. Vice President of Properties. Paul S. Green Director of Communications - Jon Scot Acting Executive Director of PUSH - Ken Kaiser Leadership Consultants - Joel Allen, Dean Divis, Bill Maycock, Paul Rice, Rob Sheets

ASSOCIATE CHAPTERS Duke Methodist Jacksonville Univ. of Texas-Arlington Marshall Averett College LaVerne Cal. State-Fullerton Univ. of Califomia-Davis Cal. State-Northridge CSU-Chico West Chester SUNY-Cortland

P.O. Box 4674 Duke Station, Durham, NC 27706 Box 12372, Methodist College, Fayetteville, NC 28301 J.U. Box 860, Jacksonville Univ. Sta., Jacksonville, FL 32211 705 S. Summit, Arlington, TX 76013 1611 Fifth Ave., Apt. #1, Huntington, WV 25701 P.O. Box 2306, Danville, VA 24541 2707 White Avenue, LaVerne, CA 91750 Univ. Activities Center - 74, Fullerton, CA 92634 1443 Wakeforest Drive, Apt. #1, Davis, CA 95616 P.O. Box 7506, Northridge, CA 91327 429 W. 4th Street, Chico, CA 95928 109 Sykes Union, WCU, West Chester, PA 19393 P.O. Box 5335, Cortland, NY 13045

ALUMNI CHAPTERS AND ASSOCIATIONS Alabama Gulf Coast Alumni Alpha Upsilon Alumni Assoc.

Alpha Zeta Alumni Assoc.

Americus Alumni Corp.

Beta Alumni Assoc.

Beta Phi Alumni Assoc.

Central Alabama Alumni Assoc.

Charleston Alumni Assoc.

Delta Omicron Alumni Chapter Des Moines Alumni Chapter Detroit Area Alumni Assoc.

Epsilon Iota Alumni Chapter Epsilon Sigma Alumni Chapter Gamma Alpha Alumni Assoc.

Gamma Gamma Alumni Assoc.

Gamma Phi Club, Inc. Greater Toledo Alumni Greenwood Alumni Assoc.

Houston Texas Alumni Indianapolis Area Alumni Chapter Ithaca Alumni Assoc.

Jacksonville Area Alumni Assoc.

LaGrange Alumni Assoc.

Lambda Alumni Assoc.

Louisville Alumni Chapter Memphis Alumni Assoc.

Metroplex Alumni Assoc.

Mountaineer Alumni Assoc.

New York Alumni Chapter North Jersey Alumni Assoc.

Omega Alumni Chapter Seattle Alumni Assoc.

Sigma Alumni Assoc.

Wilmington Alumni Assoc.

Ted Scharfenstein, chairman of the Pi Kappa Phi Foundation,sets fire to the fraternity's mortgage during Executive Director Durward W. Owen's "State of the Fraternity" address at Pi Kapp College. The mortgage was for the 15 acres of land surrounding the Administrative Office building in Charlotte, N.C. The mortgage was paid off in May, seven years early.

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Bill lshee - 1747 Hunter Ave., Mobile, AL 36606 Fred H. Schmehl - 39 W. Wyomissing Ave., Shillington, PA 19607 Ted Langton - 3058 NW Charmyr Vista, Corvalis, OR 97330-2705 Ron Chaffin - 3145 White Rd., NE, Conyers, GA 30207 Howard C. Bean, Jr. - 734 Palmetto St., Spartanburg, SC 29302 Bryan McGann - 913 Bridge Way, Raleigh, NC 27615 Jim Beal - P.O. Box 505, Montevallo, AL 35115 Alan Horres, Jr. - 2146 Vespers Dr., Charleston, SC 29407 Kirk Defelice - 209 Adam Blvd., Lockport, LA 70374 John S. Kirk - P.O. Box 65663, W. Des Moines, IA 50265 Bill Lawton - 151 Todds Road #422, Lexington, KY 40509 Donegan Root - 2334 Purple Martin Ln., Virginia Beach 23455 Eddie Keene - 5490 Forest Hill, Memphis, TN 38115 Tom TaM - P.O. Box A, Livingston, AL 35470 Brooks Thompson - 718 University Ave., Troy, AL 36081 Tom Peterson - 2455 Salvia St. N., Mobile, AL 36606 Chris Cannon - 7371 Grenlock Dr., Sylvania, OH 43560 Chuck Watson - P.O. Box 848, Greenwood, SC 29646 Brian Moore - 1310 Osborne, Friendswood, TX 77546 Greg Linder - 5202 Potters Pike, Indianapolis, IN 46234 Lawrence G. Thayer - 103 Woolf Lane, Ithaca, NY 14850 Jesse Crimm - 4445 Silverwood Ln., Jacksonville, Fl 32207-6239 Rick Jolly - P.O. Box 3382, LaGrange, GA 30241 Leroy Langston - 40 Marietta St., NW, Atlanta, GA 30303 Larry Hayse - 5303 Shorewood Dr., Louisville, KY 40214 David Everson - 1963 Deep Valley Cove, Memphis, TN 38138 Mark Fehmer - 2307 Abbington, Grand Prairie, TX 75052 Rick W. Price - 7601 Cedar Creek Lane, Charlotte, NC 28210 John Burns - 1629 E. 38th St., Brooklyn, NY 11234 Karl Kopans - 420 Victor St., Scotch Plains, NJ 07076 Jay T. Seeger- 10 N. 4th St., Lafayette, IN 47902 Derrick Rogers -6310 60th Ave. NE, Apt. #4, Seattle, WA 98115 Jerry T. Brewer - 1611 Crestwood Dr., Columbia, SC 29205 Lee Pearson -3617 Sirney Smith, Wilmington, NC 28403

Alabama Alabama-Birmingham Appalachian State Auburn Auburn at Montgomery Augusta Belmont Abbey Bowling Green State Bradley California-Berkeley California-San Diego Cal State-Sacramento Central Arkansas Charleston Christian Brothers Clemson Univ.

Clinch Valley Drake Drexel East Carolina East Texas State Univ.

Elon College Florida Florida Southern Florida State Furman George Mason Georgia Georgia College Georgia Southern Georgia Southwestern Georgia Tech Grand Valley Illinois Illinois Tech Indiana Indiana of Pennsylvania Iowa State Jacksonville State James Madison Kansas State LaGrange Lander LaSalle Lenoir-Rhyne Livingston Longwood Louisville McNeese Memphis State Mercer Michigan Michigan State Missouri-Columbia Missouri-Rolla Montevallo Morehead Nebraska-Lincoln Nebraska-Omaha NJIT North Carolina UNC-Charlotte UNC-Greensboro UNC-Wilmington North Carolina State North Dakota North Florida Northeast Missouri North Georgia Oklahoma Oklahoma State Old Dominion Oregon State Pembroke Penn State Pittsburgh Polytechnic University Presbyterian Purdue Radford Rensselaer Roanoke St. Joseph's Samford Seton Hall Shippensburg Slippery Rock Stetson South Alabama South Carolina South Florida Southern Tech Stockton State Tampa Tennessee Texas Texas A&M Texas Tech Toledo Troy State Valdosta State Villanova Virginia VCI VPI Washington & Lee Western Carolina West Virginia Tech West Virginia Univ.

Winthrop College Wofford

Omicron Epsilon Phi Delta Zeta Alpha Iota Epsilon Delta Gamma Psi Gamma Mu Delta Sigma Epsilon Mu Gamma Zeta Beta Epsilon Na Epsilon Zeta Alpha Epsilon Sigma Zeta Alpha Epsilon Epsilon Beta Delta Alpha Upsilon Beta Phi Beta Chi Epsilon Alpha Alpha Epsilon Beta Beta Beta Eta Delta Zeta Epsilon Lambda Epsilon Upsilon Gamma Kappa Gamma Xi Iota Epsilon Beta Upsilon Alpha Phi Alpha Psi Zeta Iota Alpha Omicron Delta Epsilon Della Tau Delta Chi Gamma Nu Gamma Flho Epsilon Xi Epsilon Rho Gamma Alpha Epsilon Gamma Beta Gamma Beta Mu Gamma Delta Alpha Alpha Alpha Kappa Alpha Theta Beta Epsilon Gamma Lambda Gamma Omega Delta Eta Na Delta Gamma Beta Alpha Kappa Delta Lambda Epsilon Iota Gamma Theta Tau Zeta Gamma Zeta Zeta Delta Delta Delta Beta Alpha Gamma Gamma Upsilon Gamma Beta Alpha Zeta Delta Kappa Alpha Mu Delta Upsilon Alpha Xi Beta Omega Delta Phi Alpha Tau Xi Epsilon Tau Alpha Eta Epsilon Theta Zeta Delta Epsilon Psi Chi Gamma Phi Sigma Zeta Eta Epsilon Kappa Zeta Kappa Beta Lambda Alpha Sigma Zeta Theta Delta Omega Epsilon Omega Beta Iota Gamma Gamma Beta Tau Epsilon Omicron Beta Upsilon Epsilon Pi Delta Alpha Rho Gamma Epsilon Gamma Zeta Alpha Rho Epsilon Eta Zeta

P.O. Box 1947, Tuscaloosa, AL 35405 P.O. Box 40, University Center, Birmingham, AL 35294 ASU Box 8991, Boone, NC 28607 861 Morrison Rd., Auburn, AL 36830 P.O. Box 17926, Montgomery, AL 36117-0926 Augusta College, 2500 Walton Way, Augusta, GA 30904 Box 242, Belmont Abbey Col., Belmont, NC 28012 Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, OH 43403 1532 West Bradley Avenue, Peoria, IL 61606 2908 Channing Way, Berkeley, CA 94704 P.O. Box 12407, LaJolla, CA 92037 P.O. Box 255826, Sacramento, CA 95825 UCA Box 5126, Conway, AR 72032 S.P.O. Box 1456, College of Charleston, SC 29424 650 East Parkway South, Memphis, TN 38104 P. 0. Box 2186, Clemson, SC 29632.

CVC Box 6005, Wise, VA 24293 1236 34th St., Des Moines, IA 50311 3405 Powelton Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19104 P.O. Box 1423, Greenville, NC 27834 Box W, E.T. Station, Commerce, TX 75428 P.O. Box 1206, Elon College, NC 27244 11 Fraternity Row, Gainesville, FL 32603 Box 15215, do Florida Southern College, Lakeland, FL 33802 423 W. College Avenue. Tallahassee, FL 32301 Furman University-Box 27569, Greenville, SC 29613 9905 Pohick Rd., Burke, VA 22015 P.O. Box 2926, Athens, GA 30604 P.O. Box 951, Milledgeville, GA 31061 LB #12343, Georgia Southern Col.„ Statesboro, GA 30460 P.0. Box 411, Americus, GA 31709 G.T. Box 32715, Atlanta, GA 30332 P.0. Box 272, Allendale, MI 49401 306 E. Gregory Drive, Champaign, IL 61820 3333 S. Wabash Avenue, Chicago, IL 60616 P.O. Box 59, Bloomington, IN 47406 P.O. Box 1604, IUP, Folger Hall Post Office, Indiana, PA 15705 407 Welch Avenue, Ames, IA 50010 P.O. Box 602-Jacksonville St. Univ., Jacksonville, AL 36265 P.0. Box L-211, JMU, Harrisonburg, VA 22807 1716 Fairchild, Manhattan, KS 66502 Box 1170 LC, LaGrange, GA 30240 Box 6191, Lander College, Greenwood, SC 29646 LaSalle Univ., Box 692, Philadelphia, PA 19141 Lenoir-Rhyne College, Box 8420, Hickory, NC 28603 P.O. Box M, Livingston, AL 35470 Box 1140 - Longwood College, Farmville, VA 23901 Room 12-Student Ctr., U. of Louisville, Louisville, KY 40208 P.O. Box 92229-MSU, Lake Charles, LA 70609 3841 Spottswood Avenue, Memphis, TN 38111 Mercer University - Box 112, Macon, GA 31207 University of Michigan, 916 Church St. , Ann Arbor, MI 48109 131 Bogue Street, E. Lansing, MI 48823 500 Rollins, Columbia, MO 65207 1704 Pine Street, Rolla, MO 65401 Drawer K, 91 Bloch St, Montevallo, AL 35115 Box 1247 UPO, Morehead, KY 40351 425 University Terrace, Lincoln, NE 68508 P.O. Box 128, Univ. of Nebraska-Omaha, Omaha, NE 68182 249 King Blvd., Newark, NJ 07102 216 Finley Golf Course Rd., Chapel Hill, NC 27514 Cone University Center, UNCC Station, Charlotte, NC 28223 1020 W. Market St., Greensboro, NC 27401 University Union, Rm. 202,Wilmington, NC 28407 2401 W. Fraternity Court, Raleigh, NC 27606 504 Hemline Street, Grand Forks, ND 58201 Go Student Life,4567 St. Johns Bluff Road, 5, Jacksonville, FL 32216 P.O. Box 562,815 S. Davis, Kirksville, MO 63501 Box 5165- North Georgia College, Dahlonega, GA 30597 1714 S. Chautaugua, Norman, OK 73072 Oklahoma State Univ., 703 W. University, Stillwater, OK 74074 810 W. 52nd St., Norfolk, VA 23508 2111 Harrison NW,Corvallis, OR 97330 P.O. Box 5423, Pembroke Stale Univ., Pembroke, NC 28372 409 E. Fairmont Avenue, State College, PA 16801 316-C Semple Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15213 333 Jay St., Brooklyn, NY 11201 Presbyterian College - Box 1069, Clinton, SC 29325 330 N. Grant Street, W. Lafayette, IN 47906 815 Tyler Avenue, Radford, VA 24141 49 Second Avenue, Troy, NY 12180 Box 1450, Roanoke College, Salem, VA 24153 P.O. Box 230, 5600 City Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19131 Samford University, Box 2474, Birmingham, AL 35229 B-Dougherty Std Ctr, 400 S. Orange, S. Orange, NJ 07079 201 E. Orange Street, Shippensburg, PA 17257 Pm 221-C, Univ Union, SRU, Slippery Rock, PA 16057 Stetson, Box 8241, DeLand, FL 32720 P.O. Box U-1208, USA, Mobile, AL 36688 University of SC, Box 85128, Columbia, SC 29225 USF, CTR 2559, Tampa, FL 33620 1112 Clay Street, Marietta, GA 30060 Box 5845, Stockton State College, Pomona, NJ 08240 401 W Kennedy Blvd, U of Tampa-Box 2786, Tampa, FL 33606 1828 Fraternity Park, Knoxville, TN 37916 1919 Robbins Place, Austin, TX 78705 132 Watson, College Station, TX 77801 2517 19th Street, Lubbock, TX 79410 P.O. Box 2478, Toledo, OH 43606 610 N. Three Notch Street, Troy. AL 36081 Box 89 - Valdosta College, Valdosta, GA 31698 Student Activities Office, 215 Dougherty Hall, Villanova, PA 19085 510 Rugby Road, Charlottesville, VA 22903 1106 W. Cary Street, Richmond, VA 23220 1101 Redbud Road, Blacksburg, VA 24060 Washington & Lee-P.O. Box 903, Lexington, VA 24450 P.O. Box 1173, Cullowhee, NC 28723 641 Fayette Pike, Montgomery, WV 25136 591 Spruce Street, Morgantown, WV 26505 P.O. Box 5030-WCS, Rock Hill, SC 29733 P.O. Box P. Wofford College, Spartanburg, SC 29301

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Pi Kapp College rewarding for attendees I am writing this letter to show my appreciation for Letters the time and effort the Administrative staff put towards the success of Pi Kapp College.

Never in my life have I taken part in such an inspirational convention.I have been a brother of Pi Kappa Phi for the past four years and had never taken part in any of the activities sponsored by "Nationals."

I realize now how much I have missed over the years.!only wish I could capture the excitement and emotion that I experienced through the week,and pass it on to my fellow brothers in my chapter.

Although I have been involved with my chapter for the past four years, the true meaning of brotherhood was not known to me until Pi Kapp College. It is now up to me to instill the feelings and true meaning of Pi Kappa Phi to my brothers during the upcoming semester and hope that my chaptercan be a model chapter that can live up to the standards of the National Fraternity.

Michael E. Hufner Epsilon Pi-Virginia Commonwealth On behalfofthe attendees from Epsilon Sigma Chapter, I would like to congratulate . the Administrative Office on having an excellent Pi Kapp College. We all had a great time and learned several new ideas that we plan to implement in our chapter this fall.

The guest speakers gave outstanding presentations which made us all understand ourselves and our chapter better. I hope that all future Pi Kapp Colleges are as wellplanned and organized as this one was, and again I would say how appreciative we are of our Administrative Office.

Greg Clifton, Archon Epsilon Sigma-Christian Brothers How can I possibly thank the Pi Kappa Phi staffenough for the excellentjob you did

on Pi Kapp College? I have learned more than I ever dreamed I would and truly enjoyed myself as well.!am proud, not only to be a Pi Kappa Phi, but to be associated with people like you.

Thank you!

Aidan E. Dewey Tau-North Carolina State The representatives of Epsilon Omega would like to thank Durward Owen, the Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity, the National Council, the Pi Kappa Phi Foundation,and PUSH for an outstanding experience at Pi Kapp College. I am especially proud to attend my second Pi Kapp College and receive and share this instruction.

Boyd Goodloe, Archon Epsilon Omega-Texas Tech We would like to thank the whole Administrative Office for an awesome Pi Kapp College. The quality of the presentations was outstanding. We know the ideas and skills we learned will allow our chapter to fulfill its potential. We now face the difficult task ofconvincing the rest ofthe chapter of this fact. For the four of us who attended, Pi Kapp College was an experience we will never forget!

Mark Taparauskas Brett Linzer Rich Herman Steve Chow Zeta Beta-California-San Diego

We forgot In the Spring 1988 issue ofThe Star & Lamp,Beta Lambda Chapter-University of Tampa was not given credit for contributing tothe initiation ofthe newlyinstalled Zeta Eta Chapter-University of South Florida.

David Ludwig, of Delta Upsilon Chapter-University of Pittsburg, stands on the Great Wall of China. He visited Beiging, China with his family this summer. Since his mother was transferred by her company to Hong Kong for a year and a half, Ludwig has visited Hong Kong,Thailand and China.

Hazing, sex abuse, alcohol focus of risk management policy Continued from page 2 Prior to the purchasing group's formation, no fraternity could purchase liability insurance without exclusions for hazing, sexual abuse and open parties. Through the efforts ofFIPG,the group's insurer agreed to waive the use of the special exclusion. With the exclusion, insurance was practically worthless due to the fact that the majority of major lawsuits stem from these three areas.

FIPG members are able to acquire insurance (and acquire it at a reduced rate) because of the risk management policy the group adopted.

The members of FIPG, with the help of insurance experts, drafted the risk management policy in an effort to reduce the risk of lawsuits filed against their fraternities. The policy asks chapters to do little more than uphold the law, and act in a decent and responsible manner.

There is nothing new in this policy except for restrictions on the purchase and use of alcohol by chapters. Hazing,sexual abuse and drug use have always been prohibited.

The policy requires that chapters obey "any and all applicable laws of the state, county, city and university" and that no member "shall purchase for,serve to,or sell alcoholic beverages to any minor...". This entails checking identification and providing a stamp or wristband for those over 21.

New restrictions prevent chapters from purchasing alcohol through the chapter treasury and from co-sponsoring an event with an alcohol distributor, charity, or tavern where

alcohol is present. Co-sponsor is defined as profiting monetarily from an event.

Open parties where alcohol is served have been prohibited since the 41st Supreme Chapter voted to abolish them in 1987. A closed party is one in which all attendees have been invited,either by written or verbal notice,and a guestlist is checked at the door.

Dry rush has been encouraged by the fraternity for many years; now it is mandatory. In addition, the policy discourages "drinking games" and says that"no alcohol shall be present at any pledge/associate

Fraternity Insurance Purchasing Group members Alpha Epsilon Pi Alpha Kappa Lambda Alpha Tau Omega Delta Sigma Phi Delta Chi Zeta Beta Tau Zeta Psi Theta Xi Kappa Alpha Order Kappa Delta Rho Lambda Chi Alpha Pi Kappa Phi Pi Lambda Phi Sigma Nu Sigma Pi Sigma Phi Epsilon Tau Epsilon Phi Phi Kappa Tau Phi Kappa Psi Chi Phi Psi Upsilon

member/novice program or activity of the chapter." Drinking games encourage irresponsible and excessive use of alcohol. And statistics have proven that the majority of hazing accidents are a result of alcohol.

The new risk management policy does not mean chapters must cease their social activity. It simply means that individuals must be responsible in their actions,obey the law, and above all, think first.

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Hazing No chapter shall conduct hazing activities. Hazing activities are defined as: Any action taken or situation created, intentionally, whether on or off fraternity premises, to produce mental or physical discomfort, embarrassment, harassment, or ridicule. Such activities may include but are not limited to the following: use of alcohol; paddling in any form; creation of excessive fatigue; physical and psychological shocks; quests, treasure hunts,scavenger hunts, road trips or any other such activities carried on outside or inside of the confines of the chapter house; wearing of public apparel which is conspicuous and not normally in good taste; engaging in public stunts and buffoonery; morally degrading or humiliating games and activities; and any other activities which are not consistent with fraternal law, ritual or policy or the regulations and policies or the educational institution."

Sexual Abuse The fraternity will not tolerate or condone any form of sexually abusive behavior on the part of its members, whether physical, mental or emotional. This is to include any actions which are demeaning to women including but not limited to date rape,gang rape or verbal harassment.

Fire, Health and Safety 1. All chapter houses shall, prior to, during, and following occupancy, meet all local fire and health codes and standards.

2. All chapters must have posted by common phones,emergency numbers for fire, police and ambulance and must have posted evacuation routes from chapter houses,common areas as well as posted on the back of the door of each sleeping room.

3. All chapters shall comply with engineering recommendations as reported by the insurance company.

Education Each student member,associate member and pledge shall be instructed annually on the Risk Management Policy of the Fraternity.