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Building America's Leading Fraternity by 2004 n light of the changing demographics on the college campus regarding fraternity membership, Pi Kappa Phi decided to take quick and direct action. Based upon the recommendations of the Creative Action Team, a group of alumni marketing and communication professionals, the National Council authorized a complete revision of the Fraternity's Strategic Plan. This project had but one goal - to become America's Leading Fraternity by 2004.

In this regard, we have asked three vital questions:

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1. What does Pi Kappa Phi want to be in the year

2004 and beyond?

2. What will it take to get us there?

3. How will we know if we are successful?

In our efforts to-date, certain key themes have been articulated. First, we have tried to identify leading characteristics, which will distinguish Pi Kappa Phi as the leading fraternity, in each category of experiences which the Fraternity offers.

Second, we have sought to identify key metrics, which will serve as our benchmark each year.

Third, the core purpose and core values of our Fraternity must be vigorously maintained and always serve as a fundamental guide in our efforts.

Lastly, consistent execution of the plan will remain the key.

We anticipate a full-fledged unveiling of the revised Strategic Plan at the Supreme Chapter in Orlando, Fla., in August 2000. In anticipation of this work, there have been several changes at the National Headquarters, including: an increased emphasis on alumni relations; an increased number of leadership consultants (from six to eight); a commitment to bring Pi Kappa Phi to eight campuses per year (from the previously planned four colonizations a year); and a commitment to Chapter Advisor training and enhanced technology.

In the long term, Pi Kappa Phi recognizes that it is blessed with truly lifelong members who have the ability to give back with their time, talent and treasure to support the greater goals of the Fraternity. As part of the Strategic Planning process, we anticipate not only input from key volunteers but also students and alumni as well, as we rally their input and support.

Much remains to be done if we are to reach our goal of becoming America's Leading Fraternity by 2004. Each year we continue to make progress and certainly have reason to celebrate our successes toward keeping Pi Kappa Phi a significant aspect of so many men's lives.

As always, enjoy this issue of the Star & Lamp!

Yours in Pi Kappa Phi,

Mark E. Timmes CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

mtimmes@pikapp.org

Expansion highly sought in new semester If invitation is a form of flattely, then Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity is brimming with confidence following a strongly supported expansion schedule that began the new semester.

For starters, an interest group at St. John's University in Jamaica, N.Y. (Queens Campus), chose to affiliate with Pi Kappa Phi. Organization and additional recruitment for the new chapter began at the end of October.

Pi Kappa Phi was also welcomed at the University at Buffalo, a State University of New York This adds to an already strong presence in the New York University system, according to Ben Roman, senior leadership consultant and Buffalo expansion coordinator.

"Pi Kappa Phi has a strong track record with SUNY chapters," notes Roman, who teamed up with Mike Hartman and Tom Atwood for the expansion. "That's the main reason for expanding to (Buffalo), and the main reason we plan on this chapter's success."

The Fraternity boasts presence on six schools in New York, four of which are SUNY campuses.

After a three-year hiatus, the Sigma Chapter at the University of South Carolina in Columbia, S.C., was re-colonized in October. In less than one month's time, the Fraternity welcomed 60 associate brothers, and stands to be one of the best on the 16-fratemity campus.

Moving west, a well-established, growing Greek system attracted Pi Kappa Phi to the University of Northern Iowa in Cetar Falls, Iowa.

"The Greek system is doing great things,

and we wanted to be a part of that," says expansion co-coordinator Ben Bush. Along with fellow Leadership Consultant Kevin Ohaver, Bush spent nearly a month on campus, wrapping up with a two-day retreat on Sept. 26.

Iowa won't be the only Midwestern state visited by Pi Kappa Phi. Beginning in early spring, the Fraternity will be expanding to the University of Kansas in Lawrence, Kan. For more information on these or other expansion efforts, contact Jeff Esola, director of expansion, at 704.504.0888 xl04 or jesola@pikapp.org.

The 60-man strong Sigma Associate Chapter groups together, following a monthlong expansion.

Kole Peterson, president of the newly formed associate chapter at the University of Northern Iowa, gets hoisted up at a high-ropes retreat on Sept. 26.

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FEATURES STAR& LAMP A Leadership/Education Publication USPS 519000 Fall 1999 Vol. LXXXVII, No.3 Editor-in-Chief Mark E. Timmes Managing Editor Jason Stolarczyk Contributing Writers John Powers Steve Alvarado Pat Kuhnle Ruth Dalton Official Photographer Tim Ribar

The Star & Lamp is published quarterly by the Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity at 2102 Cambridge Beltway Drive, Suite A, CharloLte, NC 28273.

A lifetime subscription is $15 and is the only form of subscription.

Periodicals postage paid at Charloue, NC, and any additional mailing offices.

Mailing address: P.O. Box 240526, Charlotte, N.C. 28224; (704} 504-0888 FAX (704} 504-0880 E-mail address: Pikapphq @ pikapp.org http: jjwww.pikapp.org POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the Star & Lamp, P.O. Box 240526, Cha rl o tte, NC 28224 .

Materials for publication should be sent directly to the managing editor at the address above. Members are invited to send materials concerning themselves or others. Leaers to the editor also may be printed at the discretion of the editors Pi Kappa Phi was founded at the College of Charleston, Charleston, S.C., on Dec. 10, 1904, by Andrew Alexander Kroeg, Jr., Simon Fogarty Jr., and L. !larry Mixson.

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NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS P.O. Box 240526. Charlotte, NC 28224 (704) 504-0888; FAX: (704)504-0880 email: pikapphq@pikapp.org http://www.pikapp.org ChiefExerutive Officer Mark E. Timme Administrative Assistant B tsic F hr Director of Communications Jason tolarczyk Alumni Newletter Coordinator Melanic Zachow Director of Finance Pa mela Mead1um Director oflnformation Technology Ryan M. II erri ng Ex.erutive Director Emeritus Durward wen Director of Chapter Services Thomas Atwood Director of Strategic Planning Eva n Eri kson Director of The Journey Project jeremy Calvin Director of Expansion )efT F ola Director of Education Stephen Whitby Senior Leadership Consultants Benjamin Roman, Benjami n Bush, Mike Young. Durwood 111ompson Jr. Leadership Consultants )efT Pujals, Mid1ael I Ianm an, Kevin Nicoletti, Kevin Ohaver Correspondence Secretary Linda Littlejohn Membership/Records Director Cindy I lowell Bookkeeper Robin Peralta Office Clerk Cindy MarLin

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PI KAPPA PHI FOUNDATION P.O. Box 240526. Charlotte, NC 28224 (704) 504-0888; email: foundation@pikapp.org Chairman Kelley A. Bergstrom 714 Roger Avenue Kenilwonh, IL 60043 ChiefEx.erutive Officer Mark E. Timmes Director of Development Ken Kaiser Director of Alumni Relations Michael Lowery Director of Annual Giving Susan Dhonau Exerutive Assistant joann Westfall

Beta Iota's rise to prominence

PI KAPPA PHI PROPERTIES P.O. Box 240526, Charlotte, NC 28224 (704) 504-0888; email: properties@pikapp.org Chairman Mark F. Jacobs 5238 W. New Jersey St. Indianapolis, IN 46220 ChiefExerutive Officer Mark E. Timmes Administrative Assistant Betsie Felu

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PUSH AMERICA P.O. Box 241368, Charlotte, NC 28224 (704) 504-2400; FAX: (704)504-0880 email: pushamerica@pushamerica.org http://www.pushamerica.org President Leslie Paliyenko 108 ad1 RidgeTrail Matmews, NC 28105 ChiefExerutive Officer Mark E. Ti mmes Ex.erutive Director Chad Coltrane Director of Community and Corporate Events John Powers Director of Development Brad Mumford Director of Outreach and Grants Todd Nelmes Office Manager Terrie Smith Associate Chad Nicho las

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DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY AND CORPORATE EVENTS

S ccess marks another Journey of Hope per and radio. Along with partner cycling program Gear Up Florida, the team also set a Push America fund-raising record of more than $330,000.

To feel the impact left by the members of the Journey of Hope or Gear Up Florida teams, you need only to ask one of the more than 600 volunteers who dedicate countless hours to the planning and coordination of the team's visit.

These exceptional individuals make this trip possible, and by assisting the team, allow more of the funds raised to directly benefit people with disabilities. The total amount of in-kind dona-

Team members make their way across the mountains. The team averages 75 miles a day.

tions to the Journey of Hope and Gear Up Florida teams exceeds $100,000 annually.

It is impossible to be a part of something so or 63 days this past summer, the 66-man Journey of Hope team visited with thousands of people in an effort to promote awareness and understanding of people with disabilities. More than 25 million people were exposed to the event through television, newspa-

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Team members, staff and residents gather for a quick photo in Shreveport, La. Sponsors provide the time, talent and treasure that make the Journey of Hope such a tremendous success.

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extraordinary, so powerful, and not feel different inside. As 1999 Journey of Hope team member Kevin O'Grady (Truman State- Delta Delta) describes to Push America Executive Director Chad Coltrane (UNC-Greensboro - Epsilon Iota) in a letter immediately following the trek:

I just wanted to thank you for enabling me to have the best summer of my life. You know, of course, about everything we did on the trip, but I think the greatest part of the summer was the plane ride back to St. Louis.

First of all, dad and I were not able to sit together on the plane due to some booking errors. So I had just planned on sleeping or catching up on the last few entries of my journal. But just before the plane closed the door, a woman with her 18-month-old daughter got on the plane and sat next to me. I asked her if she had a good time in D.C., and she, of course, said yes. Then she asked how my visit was. I gave her a quick explanation of what we did and she was very impressed. As it turned out, her daughter had Down syndrome.

1994. Th y hav all demonShe wanted to hear all about strat d oul.Standing dedicathe trip, and I proceeded to tell tion to th organiza tio n and her stories for the entire twop opl with di abiliti . hour flight, and she had quesThi umm er, hi agotion after question to ask me. ba ed Superior Bank partShe commended me for my sacn red with Push Am rica to rifice this summer, but I assured pres nt 10 organization her it was really no sacrifice, but with gra nts to fund lo al in fact the greatest summer of my life. I showed her the picprojects th at would bett r the lives of people with di stures that I had with me, I told her all about the Kids on the abilities. Saturn retailers also After cycling 62 miles into Grand Island, Neb., Kevin Kelly (Central co ntinued their involvement Block puppet show, and all Michigan - Beta Xi) relaxes with a friend from the Exceptional about the friendship visits with through local sponsorships Parents Support Group. Friendship visits not only provide a forum people with disabilities. She was of th e Journey of Hope. for interaction between the team, volunteers and people with disvery impressed. I definitely got KRG Capital Partners, LLC, abilities, it also serves as the fuel that many team members say the impression that, after all the sponsored a barbecue for keeps them going. the tea m members as well stories I shared with her, she was much more comfortable raising a daughter with Down synas the athletes from the Colorado Special Olympics while drome, knowing that there is at least one group of college fraternity in Denver, Colo. The Denver-based firm is home to Journey of Hope founder Bruce Rogers (Stetson - Chi). men that really care and are willing to donate an entire summer of their lives to make other people's lives a little better. That conversaAs we dose another successful chapter in Push America's tion really put the perfect cap on the summer. I couldn't dream up cycling events history, it is impossible to not be filled with a a more perfect ending. sense of overwhelming pride in the Fraternity. Pi Kappa Phi Corporate sponsors are another group with a firm belief in has made it possible for our members to be leaders in their communities, to give back to society, to pedal their bikes the mission of Push America. Many of the sponsors returned across the country and to be heroes to so many. for their second year, while others have been involved since

Journey of Hope Sponsors KRG Capital Partners, LLC Superior Bank, FSB Saturn Corporation White Cap Industries AT&T Wireless Services Diversified Electronics Bank of America

1999 Sponsors Push America would like to thank all of the sponsors of the Journey of Hope and Gear Up Florida for their dedication and commitment to people with disabilities.

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DIRECTOR OF THE JOURNEY PROJECT

The Building of America's Leading Fraternity

The Omicron Chapter at the University of Alabama gathers followIng their Journey Implementation retreat March 6. Over 50 brothers along with National Vice-President Harry caldwell (Alabama Omicron), Chapter Advisor Jeff Cull (Alabama - Omicron) and Journey Ambassador Scott Gasparini (Clemson Zeta Alpha) participated.

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he Journey Project has been called an "insurance policy" by some alumni members of Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity.

Why you might ask?

As Pi Kappa Phi strives to become America's Leading Fraternity, the Fraternity will continue to ask undergraduate chapters across the country to achieve at a level that is higher than the average fraternity on their campus. The Journey Project is a tool or game plan that will take an undergraduate chapter to this upper echelon.

Once the Journey Project is fully implemented into a chapter, this member-development program will keep the chapter operating at a high level of success even in the worst of times.

The successful execution of this project could not be done without the involvement and assistance of Pi Kappa Phi's cornerstone- its alumni.

Alumni volunteers have been relied on heavily, and will continue to play an integral role as the Fraternity begins to build America's Leading Fraternity.

So, how can someone become involved in the Journey Project?

There are many different ways to be involved with the Journey Project and all of its curriculum. Here are some ways alumni and volunteers have chosen to help Pi Kappa Phi:

The Eta Chi Chapter at Texas Christian University celebrated their implementation as Journey Level II Chapter on March 7. The event marked the 31st implemented chapter.

Academic Coach - If you work for a college or university that has a Pi Kappa Phi Chapter, and it is a Level II Journey Chapter, you might have the opportunity to become their Academic Coach. Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity is wi lli ng to hire someone to work with the associate and active members in their academic endeavors.

Board of Alumni Advisors- The Journey Project recommends that our undergraduate chapters have a complete Board of Alumni Advisors. This group of alumni advises the undergraduate lead-

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ers in numerous ways. If there is a Pi Kappa Phi chapter within dose proximity to where you reside, please look into becoming a member of the d1apter's Board of Alumni Advisors.

Sophomore Leadership Institute- This spring, Pi Kappa Phi will once again host Sophomore Leadership Institutes. This regional event features the Covey Leadership Center and the presentation of "The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People." Take advantage of this excellent opportunity that your Fraternity provides for undergraduate and alumni members.

Career & Life Planning Conclave - How do our undergraduate members become prepared for life after college? Alumni volunteers donate their time and expertise for a weekend event called the Career & Life Planning Condave. Alumni share their personal, fraternal and professional experiences with undergraduate brothers, preparing them for the real world.

If you would like further information on how you can become more involved with the Journey Project and Pi Kappa Phi, contact Jeremy Galvin at (704) 504-0888 x120 or email jgalvin@pikapp.org.

INTERESTING JOURNEY STATISTICS:

• 78 Level II Journey Chapters out of 138 Total Chapters • 33 are currently fully implemented Level II Journey Chapters • 42 Academic Coaches at chapters across the country

Supreme Law XJI, Section 13 71te Order of the Lamp shall be recog11ized ns a11 academic honor society within t.he greater Fraternity. Associate members mzd brothers shall be eligible for recognition in The Order of tl1e LalllfJ during each semester they achieve a emester grade point average of at least 3.25 on a 4.0 scale.

Seniors who achieve a cumulative CPA of at least a 3.25 as of their fall grades shall be recognized with a special Order of the Lamp seal suitable for display on their membership shi11gle.

The following associate members and brothers applied for and were named to 'Jbe Order of the Lamp, for the rail 1998 semester.

Furman (Delta) Paul A. Hoover IV Cornell (Psi) H. Ron Davidson Justin Mayes Wesley A. Meyer Joshua Miller David Peterson James Pincow Daniel c. Wherry Samford (Alpha Eta) Adam Blair Michigan (Alpha Kappa) Nicholas Fleury Jonathan Janego Timothy B. Kushman Andrew Lemanski Joe P. Llu KenS. Myers Jeremy Sina Brian Vivlo

UNC-Greensboro (Epsilon Iota) Michael Curlee Brian Hieber Thomas M. McNish Jr. Ryan Whitehurst South carolina - Spartanburg (Epsilon Lambda) Douglas Harold Lee Jr. Barton (Zeta Tau) Clay Livingston Albright (Zeta Chi) Michael Baxter Andrew T. Darlington Chad E. Hyland Andrew W. Ker Bryan Muluihill Michael Netznlk Blake Schaeffer Daniel J. Wrona

USC (Delta Rho) Alessandro Ago Greg Long

Colorado (Eta Gamma) Jason Chappell Christopher Dennler Kevin Graff Aaron Grey BreH Johnson Michael A. Krieves MaH Mahlberg Justin Oldham R. Joordan Pape Nicholas Poulos Mike Reese Chad E. Roline Michael Smith Michael D. Talerico

James Madison (Delta Tau) Philip 1. Davies

UCLA (Eta Sigma) MaHhew S. O'Loughlin

Kansas State (Delta Chi) Jason Beck MaHhew Eck Chad Lyons Clint Meredith Cory O'Brien Chad Stone

Miami-Ohio (Eta Upsilon) Nicholas R. Ballinger

Western Carolina (Gamma Epsilon) Jonathan Rowe Appalachian State (Delta Zeta) John C. Olive Morehead State (Delta Eta) Jason H. McCloud

Central Florida (Eta Psi) Joseph M. Sarrubbo

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By Susan Dhonau DIRECTOR OF ANNUAL GIVING

Taking Stock at Year-End, and Giving It istorically, the end of the year is a popular time for donating gifts of stock. In fact, most stock gifts occur during the fourth quarter of the year.

It's no different for Pi Kappa Phi Foundation donors. Alumni review their stock portfolio and select stocks that they've owned over a year, and have the highest appreciation. These donors choose to give stock instead of cash, because

The first-ever Board of Governor's Dinner was held at the 1999 Pi Kapp College.

Those governors in attendance included (from left): Richard Anderson (Washington & Lee - Rho); John Casper (Drexel - Alpha Upsilon); Durward Owen (Roanoke - Xi); Frank Parrish (Iowa State - Alpha Omicron); and Kelley Bergstrom (Iowa State - Alpha Omicron). Sponsored by the Foundation, the Board was established as a way the Foundation can recognize and honor prominent alumni who have served the Fraternity in a significant leadership capacity or as a major Foundation donor.

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they have discovered the value and enjoyment of stretching their giving power through stock that has an appreciating value.

Many people who own appreciated stock (stock that has risen in value over time) have found that by making charitable gifts to a public or private foundation, they can also daim a federal income tax charitable deduction. A gift of an appreciated, long-term capital asset generally results in a generous income tax charitable deduction of up to 30 percent of the taxpayer's contribution base.

Gordon B. Wright (Rennselear -Alpha Tau), has given gifts of stock to the Foundation consistently since 1993.

"Donating stock provides me with federal and state tax deductions, eliminates long-term capital gains taxes to the IRS and to the state, and even eliminates the need to pay a broker's commission for selling a few shares of stock," notes Wright.

The biggest tax incentive, Wright says, is that the value of his donation is the market value of the appreciated stock, as if it were traded on the stock exchange on the date the donation was made.

"My annual income is quite low if you consider the valuation of all of my assets," adds Wright. "By giving gifts of stock, I can preserve my cash, at the same time I make an annual taxdeductible donation to organizations that I have particular concern for including my church, library, college and foundations."

Pi Kappa Phi Foundation Trustee Allen Woody (Roanoke- Xi) is another consistent donor of appreciated stock.

"Through this type of gift, I ca n give mo re to th e Fraternity and less to Unde Sam," says Woody. "In fact, because of the tremendous tax savings, I'm surprised that more alumni don't take adva ntage of this giving technique."

For more information on how to maile a gift of appreciated stock to the Pi Kappa Phi Foundation, contact Ken Kaiset; director of development, at {704) 504-0888 ext. 11 7 or email kkaiser@pilwpp.org.

SOCIETY PROVIDES "GATEWAY" FOR ESTATEPLANNING OPTIONS

The Ga teway Society was established for Pi Kappa Phi members who have chosen to leave a portion of their estate to the Pi Kappa Phi Foundation.

"There is no better way to leave a legacy to our Fratern ity than by naming Pi Kappa Phi in your will," says Ken Kaiser, director of development for the Pi Kappa Phi Foundatio n. "In fact, the vast majority of the Foundation's success over recent years is a result of alumni who have remembered their Fraternity in this way."

Pi Kappa Phi alumnus and Gateway Society member Bill Fuqua agrees. Fuqua pledged an amount of money to the Foundation through the Owen Initiative Campaign. He sees the Society as insurance o n that pledge.

"If I were to die before my total pledge was paid, Pi Kappa Phi would receive the initial amount pledged plus any increase in the policy's value," notes Fuqua. "Also, the premiums I pay will be a tax deduction for my family. "

Fuqua says th at h could hav also u d a fl.dl y p id p !icy in wh i h th cash va lu would r pr ent the amo unt f his tax deductio n. Thi w uld hav all ow d th f-raternity to b rrow aga in t this po li cy if n d d.

"Any fund s that I an pr vi I the hat rnity, r ga rdl source, wi ll be a small paym nt fo r wh t th f-raternity ha done form ov r th y ar ," ays th alumnus. "Mor im1 rtantly, this gift, when o mbin d with imil ar ontributions from otl1er broth rs, provide the r o ur s n s a1y to any on the good work of o ur rounding f-athers and thos wh have followed tl1em."

If you would like more inform ati o n abo ut including Pi Kappa Phi in your will, contact Ken Kaiser at (704) 504-0888 ext. 11 7 or email kka iser@pikapp .org.

Gateway Society Members John R. Andrews

Travis P. julian

A. Glenn Aspinwall

Kenneth and Angela Kaiser

Julius E. Burgess

James A. Krud1er

Mr. and Mrs. Christopher P. Cannon

James S. Marsh

Jesse Crimm

Mid1ael L. O'Donnell

William and Jane Finney

Durward W. Owen

William D. Fuqua

Art Quickenton

Michael a nd Jennifer Hall

Tim Ribar

Frank D. Havard

Dr. A. J. Strickland, Ill

P. Seale Hipp

Phil and Lisa Tappy

William C. Jackson, Jr.

Mark E. Timmes

Mark F. Jacobs

James 1\trk and Barba ra Turk

David H. Jaffee

Neil and Maple Weatherall

Example: Gift of cash: Gift of cash Federal plus state income tax rate

$1000 X .36

Income tax savings from deduction

$360

Net Cost of $1,000 gift after one tax saving

$640

Gift of appreciated stock: Fair market value on 20 share of stock Less basis in stock shares

$1000

Long-term appreciation of the stock Federal and state capital gains tax rate

$700

Gains tax avoided by gift versus sale

$182

Net Cost after tax savings of $542

$458

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Pi Kapp College Heats up Summer Pi Kappa College was hot - literally.

Delegates were greeted with temperatures reaching into the 90s and heavy humidity in Charleston, S.C., home to the College of Charleston, Alpha Chapter and the 1999 Pi Kapp College: America's Leading Fraternity.

Despite the intense heat - average for a South Carolina summer- students and alumni found recline in the record-setting attendance, programming and excitement the biennial leadership conference radiated.

Over 371 undergraduate leaders, representing 104 chapters, trekked to the conference, along with over 60 alumni, family and friends of the Fraternity.

Director of the Journey Project and Conference Coordinator Jeremy Galvin (Iowa State - Alpha Omicron), center, lends a pull in the Tug-0-War competition at the Fifth Biennial Beach Olympics.

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WHEREAS, the Supreme Chapter of Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity has established the Mr. Pi Kappa Phi Award as its highest honor.

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Anderson named Mr. Pi Kappa Phi

Richard G. Anderson (Washington & Lee - Rho)

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ichard Anderson (Washington & Lee - Rho) likes work.

Take for instance his home. In 1982, Anderson and his wife Elizabeth moved from their cozy, historic-fashioned house in Annapolis, Md., to Brownsburg, Va. Since the house he was moving from wasn't a bon-a-fide historical home (but a replica), he searched for something that would stand as not only a home rich with history, but one that would allow Anderson to make it his own -without changing any of its character.

So, when Anderson laid eyes on a 17th century stone and brick cottage, just northwest of Lexington, Va., he knew it was the one. There was reaJiy only one problem: the house hadn't been lived in for five years.

"There was no plumbing, electricity, water - and it only had dirt floors," explains Anderson. "It was really just a structure."

But, nothing a little work wouldn't fix according to Anderson.

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"It's a continuous process," prides Anderson. "Old houses need a lot of work- they're always in need of a lot of care and to be looked after carefully."

It is in a similar vein that Anderson has treated his relationship with Pi Kappa Phi. He was initiated into the Rho Chapter at Washington & Lee University in 1955, but did not fully involve himself until he was selected as the chapter's delegate to 26th Supreme Chapter - a convention that was truly a turning point in Pi Kappa Phi's history, according to Anderson.

"I was assigned to the finance committee, and one of the issues we were facing was whether we should join with another fraternity," recounts Anderson.

"Things were pretty desperate at that time."

Inspired by the resounding 'no' vote for affiliation, and the followed success by then-Executive Director Durward Owen, Anderson found a new charge, a new life in the Fraternity. He continued to maintain his commitment to lifelong brotherhood following his graduation, to name a few: as Washington & Lee Alumni Fraternity Council Member; as the first advisor to Alpha Mu (Penn State) and Beta Upsilon (Virginia) Chapters; as Area Governor; as Foundation trustee, treasurer and chairman; as Nu Phi Member; and as a National Fraternity delegate to eleven Supreme Chapters.

Anderson credits his continued involvement to the simple act of being asked for help.

"I don't feel like I've done anything too extraordinary," says Anderson. ''I've just always worked the best I could."

Anderson is the 33rd Mr. Pi Kappa Phi.

WHEREAS, Richard G. Anderson was initiated into Rho chapter at Washington and Lee University on February 5, 1955, thus having been a brother for over 44 years, and WHEREAS, Brother Anderson has always given unselfishly of his time, leadersrup and sound character in numerous capaoties and small acts of kindness, and WHEREAS, Brother Anderson served Rho Chapter as Housing Coporation Director and Alumni Fraternity Counol Representative at Washington and Lee, and WHEREAS, Brother Anderson served Alpha Mu Colony as its first Chapter Advisor and Beta Upsilon Chapter as Alumnus Advisor and Housing Corporation President, and WHEREAS, Brother Anderson has represented Rho Chapter and its alumni at eleven Supreme Chapters, beginning at the 26th Supreme Chapter in 1956, and WHEREAS, he served Maryland and Pennsylvania as District II Area Governor for more than six years, and WHEREAS, Brother Anderson was awarded the Merit Citation by the 39th Supreme Chapter in 1983, and WHEREAS, he has given his utmost attention, dedication and effort to the Greater Fraterruty by serving as an officer and Chairman of the Pi Kappa Phi Foundation Board ofTrustees, and WHEREAS, Brother Anderson has fulfilled his duties to his oath of brotherhood by serving as an example for all members through his dedication and loyalty to Pi Kappa Phi, now BET IT THEREFORE RESOLVED, that Brother Richard G. Anderson be extended the Fraternity's deepest appreoation for his proven caring and devotion to Pi Kappa Phi, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the National Counol of Pi Kappa Ph i does hereby declare Richard Gardiner Anderson to be offioally designated Mr. Pi Kappa Phi 1999.

In Witness Whereof, the Fraternity of Pi Kappa Phi has caused to be prepared and presented to Brother Anderson this award bearing the shield of the Fraternity as a testimony of our appreoation and esteem and a permanent memento of this honorable award.

GRAFF NAMED STUDENT OFTHEYEAR

A Stud nt of the Year, raff certainl y co mribut d more th an just gr at grad s makin g Dean's List in each o f th six h en Kevin Graff (Colorado- Eta sem es t rs he's been in co ll eg . To name Gamma) was named 1999 only a few, Graff s rve as archo n of a Phillip M. Summers Student of th e 100+ m an chapt r; fundraised over $4,000 Year in Charleston, S.C., he was for th e Jo urn ey of I lope (not to m nti o n cycling his 2,821st mile into trained) ; and activ ly participates in Coldwater, Mich ., on th e Journey of extracurricular activiti es uch as th e Hope.

Honors' Program and Order of Om ga.

It wasn't until North Team Project His secret: great broth ers a nd a no-lim Manager Lyn Wright (UNC-Charlotteits attitude.

Delta Lambda) stopped the entire Kevin Graff "If you think it mi ght be worth it, go (Colorado Eta Gamma) team to relay the good news. for it," relays Graff. "And in whatever yo u "It was very exciting," says Graff. do, go all th e way."

"Everyone cheered - and, of course, I got harassed th e Graff received a $500 scholarship from the Pi Kappa rest of the day by the guys."

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HOPKINS EARNS ARCHON OF THE YEAR HONORS This year's Archon of the Year Jared Hopkins (Southern Miss- Theta Alpha) had only been an active brother for less than four months before walking on the stage to receive one of most coveted undergraduate awards in Pi Kappa Phi. "We were learning about fraternity, while we were learning to build one," says Hopkins.

As Archon, Jared admits that it took a while to understand the position, the chapter operation, and he wasn't at all a perfect leader.

"In the beginning, there was a lot of running into brick waJls," remembers Hopkins. "There National President Pat Figley (Stetson - Chi), left, and CEO Mark E. Timmes (Florida Alpha Epsilon), right, present Jared Hopkins (Southern Miss - Theta Alpha) with the were a lot of times it seemed too overwhelmArchon of the Year Award. ing; a lot of times it clidn't seem worth it."

The chapter's initial struggle ended up The cred it of th e chapter's charteri ng and success since strengthening the brotherhood, recalls Hopkins. Beginning doesn't belong witl1 his role as archon, rel ays Hopkins. It with 35 guys, the chapter dropped to 15 at one point. But, o n belongs, rather, with all ofTheta Alph a.

April 24, the Theta Alpha Chapter was chartered with 41- men "I never really th ought about the award o r havi ng a chance strong, and recently added a 24-man associate class to make of wi nning it," says Hopkins. "And the o nly reason I won was it the third largest on campus. because of the chapter."

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AREA GOVERNOR OFTHEYEAR BOROWIEC'S TIME IS 'GIVING BACK'

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rea Governor of the Year Steve Borowiec (North Florida- Zeta Zeta) hates to say why he volunteers for the National Fraternity.

"It's a way to give back," says Borowiec, who is area governor for the six Florida chapters. "I know that sounds generic, but it really is."

When Borowiec first stepped foot on the North Florida campus in Jacksonville, Fla., joining a fraternity was "the farthest thing from my mind," he says, having heard stories from his unde, who had a bad fraternity experience.

But after meeting the brothers at Zeta Zeta

Foundation Director of Development Ken Kaiser (Bowling Green - Delta Sigma}, left, and CEO Mark E. Timmes (Florida - Alpha Epsilon) present Steve Borowiec (North Florida - Zeta Zeta) with the Area Governor of the Year Award.

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Chapter, Borowiec soon began to think otherwise- and he's never once regretted his decision to join.

"It was awesome," relays Borowiec of his undergraduate experience. "It was everything I didn't expect it to be."

As an undergraduate, Borowiec served as archon, vice archon, historian, IFC secretary and several IFC committee chairs.

After graduating in 1993 with a bad1elor's degree in communications and public relations, Borowiec went on to for his master's degree in public administration. He now works as the assistant director in the Division of Continuing Education at the University, where he is not only easily accessible to his own chapter, but to the other five chapters in Florida.

"I try to remain a resource to all the chapters; anything I can do to help the chapters to become stronger and excel," says Borowiec. "But, I also prefer to be the guy in the back ground- in whatever capacity that chapter needs."

Despite working on the same campus, Borowiec treats his own chapter like the other Florida chapters.

"It's really their time," says Borowiec, who still manages to make it to most chapter meetings.

And Borowiec's own time- he barely notices he's working.

"Anything you find enjoyable you'll make the time for," explains Borowiec. "I enjoy what I do, and genuinely believe in the true Fraternity experience."

DANISH NAMED CHAPTER ADVISOR OF THE YEAR ohn Danish (Rensselear - Alpha Tau) has a problem with authority figures.

Specifically, he dislikes when people look at him as an authority figure.

"My first job: I'm a brother," proudly states Danish, who was initiated as an alumnus in 1993. "I have a key to the house not because I'm the housing corporation president, or not because I'm the chapter advisor, but because I'm a brother.

"That's important to me; l can't tell you how important that is to me."

It is this type of attitude, and Danish's accessibility to the chapter, that has earned him the honor of 1999 Chapter Advisor of the Year - one of many received for his work with Alpha Tau. Danish became involved with the chapter in 1991, when his own son became an associate member. As the owner of an automotive repair shop, and a certified Master Ted1nician and FAA Flight Instructor, Danish was soon consulted when things would break at the chapter's house, affectionately known as "The Castle."

"I want them to be in a safe environment, just like home- or at least as nice," says Danish.

Sin ce the chapter's housing corporation was based in Boston, Mass., and Danish was only 10 miles down the road, his position eventually led to an advisory role and initiation.

"I go to ritual every year," says Danish. "I love the words- everything about it renews my involvement in the Fraternity."

Danish's activity in the chapter has extended to all levels. He was elected as housing corporation president in 1994; formed an extremely well-regarded Board of Alumni Advisors; formed the Alpha Tau Foundation, based on The Castle's historic status; and recently headed up a $90,000 wiring and electrical upgrade. For such work, Danish has been named Mr. Alpha Tau 1996; 1998 Alpha Tau Man of the Year; and has served on both the Rensselear Alumni Interfratemal Greek Council and Student Orientation Groups.

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Danish's wife Nancy also helps out- as the Alpha Tau housemother.

"I have a tremendous amount of respect for young people," notes Danish, who is also an active volunteer in the community. "There are so many good, young people out there that deserve better than just a fair shake - and Pi Kappa Phi provides a vehicle to do that."

The "Castle" at Rensselear, home to the Alpha Tau Chapter and registered historic place, is currently under an $90,000 renovation, thanks in part to this year's Chapter Advisor of the Year John Danish (Rennselear - Alpha Tau).

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BRANT HONORED FOR MORE THAN DECADE OF SERVICE

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he recepient of the 1999 Owen Interfraternity Award, Jonathan J. Brant, has been a fraternity professional most of his life - 23 years to be exact.

Fresh out of college, Brant was briefly employed as a marketing representative before being lured to the headquarters of Beta Theta Pi in Oxford, Ohio. There, Brant setved as administrative assistant, which led to the

Jonathan Brant, left, receives the Owen Interfraternity Award from its namesake, Pi Kappa Phi Executive Director Emeritus Durward Owen (Roanoke - Xi). Brant is the former executive vice president of the National Interfraternity Conference and is a member of Beta Theta Pi Fraternity.

position of administrative secretary - the fraternity's highest professional office.

In 1982, after five years with Beta Theta Pi, Brant accepted the position of executive vice president of the National Interfraternity Conference. According to Executive Director

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Emeritus Durward Owen, Brant quiddy and effectively found success at the post.

"As an umbrella organization that speaks for all fraternities, the NIC has, for the last decade, been effective," notes Owen. "Brant has been the strength and essence of this interfraternity effort - brilliant spokesman, an intelligent storehouse of interfraternity knowledge and a tireless worker, he has for the past decade almost single-handedly taken the interfraternity world into the 21st century."

In spreading the positive message about fraternities, Brant has appeared on FOX on Education, MSNBC, ABC's "Good Morning America," ABC's "20/20" and CNN's "Crossfire," as well as on National Public Radio programs. He has been widely quoted in the print media as an authority on fraternities.

Brant's motivation and skill not only come from years of practice, but a true conviction in fraternity life. "''ve always felt that fraternity has an opportunity to assist a young man to be a scholar, a leader, a servant and a friend - both on campus and beyond," explains Brant. "''m a great believer in the power of fraternity and the friendship that comes from working together as leaders to purposely improve our community."

While at the NIC, Brant made a point to give a broader view of the fraternity world to people, and to motivate those members in fraternities to never forget their lifelong brotherhood.

"Our purpose is to care about each other and care about our community, makjng certain that we gave back to our fraternity as much as it has given us," says Brant. "In turn, then, we invest what we've been given, back into our community."

Brant recently returned to Beta Theta Pi as the foundation's director of development.

MODEL-INITIATE SPENCE IS 2,000TH IN ALPHA EPSILON

hen John Spence (Florida- AJp ha Epsilon) was first approached to join a fraternity, it wasn't by Pi Kappa Phi. "But when I read the stuff from Pi Kappa Phi, it was really a no-brainer," says Spence, who asked his colleague- T.J. Sullivan (Indiana- AJpha Psi) - about fraternity life. "l belonged here."

Spence became the 2,000th initiate into the AJpha Epsi lon Chapter, serving as the model initiate at the 1999 Pi Kapp Coll ege. The Zeta Zeta Chapter from North Florida had the honors of performing Ritual.

"This was a very, very serious decision for me," remembers Spence. "It's a different picture when your 35 and deciding to join a fraternity, than if you're 18 and deciding to join."

It was different for Spence in another way- he was the key note speaker to the entire Pi Kapp Coll ege delegation, three days after his initiation.

"I give speeches all over the world, to top CEOs and presidents of major corporations," shares Spence. "I, honestly, haven't been that intimidated by a group in a long, long time.

"When I stand in front of a group that are my friends, people that I share someth ing personal with, I want so

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John Spence (Florida - Alpha Epsilon) receives his initiation shingle from National President Pat Figley (Stetson - Chi). Spence was the 2,00oth initiate for the Alpha Epsilon Chapter.

much to impress and show them that I truly care."

But Spence plans on giving more than a keynote speech to impress Pi Kappa Phi. As a motivational speaker and owner of the 6,000-acre Florida Leadership Institute in Gainesvi ll e, Fla., Spence is planning a large fund-ra ising event to help support the largest reason he joined the Fraternity- Push America.

AJready committing $1,000 to Push America himself, Spence plans to double that with an event that will bring top-level motivational and business speakers together for a semi nar on leadership and motivation. By waiving their speaking fees, Spence hopes to sell tickets and donate all proceeds to the Fraternity's outreach project.

"I wou ld never put my name or my company's name on something if it wasn't going to be world-class," assures Spence.

Spence is planning the event for late January, early February 2000.

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1999 PI KAPP COLLEGE HONORS CHAPTERS ACROSS THE COUNTRY

Mixson Award The most outstanding chapter on a campus with seven or less NIC chapters.

Samford (Alpha Eta) Fogarty Award The most outstanding chapter on a campus with eight to 17 NIC chapters.

T7-uman State (Delta Delta) KroegAward The most outstanding chapter on a campus with 18 or more NIC chapters.

Washington (Alpha Delta) Summit Awards The most outstanding chapter in each of the 14 areas.

1. Cornell (Psi) 2. Maryland (Eta Epsilon) 3. Roanoke (Xi) 4. NC State (Tau) 5. Clemson (Zeta Alpha) 6. Georgia (Lambda) 7. Florida (Alpha Epsilon) 8. Alabama (Omicron) 9. Indiana (Alpha Psi) 10. Iowa State (Alpha Omicron) 11. TCU (Eta Chi) 12. Colorado (Eta Gamma) 13. Cal.State-Fullerton (Zeta Rho) 14. Washington (Alpha Delta) Champion Master Award Awarded to chapters that achieve excellence through well-run chapter operations.

Stetson (Chi) Florida (Alpha Epsilon) Indiana (Alpha Psi) Toledo (Beta Iota) Texas Tech (Epsilon Omega) Maryland (Eta Epsilon)

Mixson Award-winner Samford (Alpha Eta).

Kroeg Award-winner Washington (Alpha Delta).

Theron Houser Award The chapter with the most overall improvement in chapter operations over the past year.

Toledo (Beta Iota) Associate Chapter of the Year Central Florida (Eta Psi) Fogarty Award-winner Truman State (Delta Delta).

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Iowa State (Alpha Omicron) TCU (Eta hi) olorado (Eta Gamma) U (Delta Rho) Washington (Aiplw efta) Most Improved

PA Award

North Florida (Zeta Zet.a) Added Value Award Initi ated fiv or mar alumni in th past fa ll/spring.

Camel/ (Psi) Toledo (Beta Iota) 1hnnan tate (Delta Delta) Kansas State (Delta hi) al.Stat.e-Chico (Zeta Lambda) Cal.State-Fullerton (Zeta Rho) UCLA (Eta Sigma) The Merit Citation Award is given to an alumnus best embodying the lifelong brotherhood of Pi Kappa Phi. CEO Mark E. nmmes (Florida - Alpha Epsilon), left, presents the award to this year's recipients (from left) Frank Lane (Georgia - Lambda), Dudley Woody (Roanoke - Xi) and Allen Woody (Roanoke - Xi).

Recruitment Excellence Chapters that attain their yearly recruitment growth goal.

Stetson (Chi) Florida (Alpha Epsilon) Auburn (Alpha Iota) Michigan (Alpha Kappa) Rensselaer (Alpha Tau) Drexel (Alpha Upsilon) Indiana (Alpha Psi) N.J. I. T. (Beta Alpha) Toledo (Beta lata) Appalachian State (Delta Zeta) Truman State (Delta Delta) UNC-Charlotte (Delta Lambda) USC (Delta Rho) Kansas State (Delta Chi) Bradley (Epsilon Mu) Texas Tech (Epsilon Omega) North Dakota (Zeta Gamma) Cal.State-Chico (Zeta Lambda) SUNY-Cortland (Zeta Omicron) Bloomsburg (Zeta Upsilon) Albright College (Zeta Chi) Colorado (Eta Gamma) Maryland (Eta Epsilon) Pennsylvania (Eta Nu) TCU (Eta Chi) Executive Award The chapter that initiated the most undergraduates in the past year.

Florida (Alpha Epsilon), 53 initiates

The Community Service Award The chapter that meaningfully contributed to the overall improvement of their commun ity.

SUNY-Plattsburgh (Eta Kappa) Century Club Award Chapters that have maintained a Membership of at least 100 men in the past year.

Florida (Alpha Epsilon) Florida State (Beta Eta) Colorado (Eta Gamma) Chapter Singing Award

Barton College (Zeta Tau) Management Award The chapter with the highest percentage of growth from the previous year.

SUNY-Albany (Eta Xi), 107 percent growth

Lighthouse Award The chapter that has provided superior programming to their members.

Alabama (Omicron) The Joe Sewell Intramural Award

UNC-Greensboro (Epsilon Iota) Public Relations Award The chapter that excels in public relations and communication-based activities.

Purdue (Omega) Vice Archon of the Year

The W. E. Edington Award The chapter with the highest combined GPA from the last calendar year.

Joe Sarru.bbo, Central Florida (Eta Psi)

Washington (Alpha Delta)

Mark Torrez, Colorado Sta.te (Zeta Phi)

Area Scholarship Award The chapter in each area with the highest GPA.

South Alabama (Gamma Phi)

Cornell (Psi) Maryland (Eta Epsilon) Pennsylvania (Eta Nu) Washington & Lee (Rho) Lenior-Rhyne (Epsilon Rho) Clemson (Zeta Alpha) Mercer (Alpha Alpha) Florida (Alpha Epsilon) Samford (Alpha Eta) Central Michigan (Beta Xi)

Howard H. Baker Leadership Award

Housing Corporation of the Year

Foundation Award Chapter best exemplifying alumni relations.

Kansas State (Delta Chi) Alumni Organization of the Year

Purdue (Omega)

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of the Fraternity increased only 0.6 percent as a whole. Equally impressive is the increase in average chapter size from 47 to 48, which increased our rank in the interfratemal world from 12th to seventh.

Nationally, the interfraternity world saw a decrease in average fraternity chapter size.

EXPANSION I CHARTERINGS I CLOSURES

CEO Mark E. nmmes speaks to the 1999 Pi Kapp College delegation.

he 1998-99 year was an exciting one for the greater Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity, as we began a significant initiative to revise the Strategic Plan in anticipation of Pi Kappa Phi becoming America's Leading Fraternity by the year 2004, our centennial.

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It always goes without saying that recruitment is the lifeblood of the Fraternity, and Pi Kappa Phi continues its strong efforts in this area. As seen by the corresponding chart, Pi Kappa Phi ranked very favorably in comparison to our interfraternaJ peers. We continue to rank in the top 10 in most of the pertinent statistics, including fifth in both the average numbers of pre-initiates and initiates, and seventh in average chapter size.

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Pi Kappa Phi's significant education programs, Push America and the Journey Project, continue to make us an attractive candidate for colonization at new campuses, as well as reactivating dormant chapters. This past year Pi Kappa Phi colonized at West Georgia, Northwestern State (Louisiana), University of Houston, and reorganized our chapters at Oklahoma State and Duke. Future expansions are scheduled at the University of South Carolina (Sigma reactivation), University of Northern Iowa, University of Buffalo, St. John's University, McNeese State University (Beta Mu reactivation) and the University of Kansas.

This past year also saw the charterings of five chapters at Texas Tech University, the University of Oregon, the University of Central Florida, the University of Southern Mississippi and New Mexico State University.

As your Fraternity, we have certain standards to uphold. Unfortunately, our chapters or associate chapters at Auburn UniversityMontgomery, University of MissouriColumbia, University of California-Irvine, Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Towson State University, University of Mississippi, Arizona State Associate Chapter and Gamma Upsilon Associate Chapter all failed to meet the standards of the Fraternity, and were closed with the hope of returning to these campuses at a future date.

REVENUES T Risk Management Premiums 23% T Student Fees 41 %

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T Merchandise/Licensing 4% T Investments 4%

Affiliate Revenue 8%

EXPENSES T Risk Management 18% Fraternity Administration 12% T Collegiate Services 14% Office and Equipment 8% T Information Technology and Accounting 6% T Journey Project 7%

T Leadership Schools 15%

THE JOURNEY PROJECT In the fa ll of 1995 Pi Kappa Phi developed an

awa rd-w inning ed ucatio n program, whi ch so ugh t to transfo rm Pi Kappa Phi fro m an ente1tainm en t-based orga ni zatio n to a va lu ebased o ne. As a result, th e Jo urn ey Project provided enh anced levels of su pport and programming for all o f our cha pters. Most im po rtantly, it created th e Level II Jo urn ey Chapter sta tu s, p roviding signifi ca nt additi o nal benefi ts fo r ch apters th at agree to adh ere to hi gher sta ndards of perfo rm ance.

To d ate, 75 of o ur ch apters h ave co mmitted to this Level II Jo urney ch apter status and are in va ri o us stages of impl ementati o n . Currently, 26 Academi c Coach es h ave been full y trained and are working with th eir chapters in p roviding th e Coll egiate Success Program to assist members in th eir academic perform ance. Eleven regio nal Seven Hab it leadership institutes were held with p rofessio nal facilitato rs, based upon th e curri culum of Stephen Covey's Seve n Habits o f Hi ghly Effective People. Seven Career and Life Plannin g Conclaves were held to ass ist o ur stud ents in career prep arati o n and li fe success.

Lastly, over 3,500 Pi Kap p plann ers were given to o ur students in th e Level II Journ ey cha pters to assist th em in th eir ti me m anagem ent.

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LEADERSHIP EVENTS

Pi Kappa Phi continues to devote significant resources to providing preeminent leadership events for our students. In additio n to those provided to Level II Journey Chapters under the Journey Project, 803 undergraduates attended four regio nal Mid-Yea r Leadership Conferences held in Charlotte, N.C.; St. Louis, Mo .; Harrisburg, Penn .; and Los Angeles, Calif. At those sa me conferences, Chapter Advisor Sym posiums were held fo r 26 of our volun teers.

Also, a new program called Journey Ambassado rs trained key volunteers to co nduct Jo urney Im plementati o n Retrea ts. In add itio n, Pi Kapp Coll ege rem ains anoth er significa nt leadership event fo r our students.

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THE FUTURE

FEA INTERFRATERNITY STATISTICS FORTHE 1998-99YEAR Number of Active Chapters Pi Kappa Phi - 129 Average Fraternities - 97

Number of Colonies Pi Kappa Phi - 7 Average Fraternities - 6

Average number of pre-initiates Pi Kappa Phi - 21 Average Fraternities - 16

Average number of initiates Pi Kappa Phi - 18 Average Fraternities - 14

Average chapter size Pi Kappa Phi - 48 Average Fraternities - 38

TECHNOLOGY

Pi Kappa Phi remains committed to take advantage of all leading-edge technology, in not only communicating, but providing services to our members. During this past year we have purchased and are converting to a state-of-the-art association management software package, IMIS, which will enhance our ability to maintain a database and communicate with our members. We also have begun significant enhancement to our web site, recognizing that the web wi ll be the long-term communication/ information vehicle of choice for both our students and alumni. The Information Technology Committee, chaired by National Secretary Jim Krucher (N.J.I.T.- Beta Alpha), and supported by staff member Ryan Herring and IT intern Todd Sibley, has helped us make tremendous progress in this area.

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We wou ld be remiss if we did not recognize our myriad of volunteers for their efforts in working with the greater Fraternity. As we condude the Strategic Plann ing process, we look forward to developing more and more opportunities for alumni involvement so that Pi Kappa Phi becomes a volunteer-driven organizatio n.

Despite the anti-fraternity rhetoric on some campuses, Pi Kappa Phi remains compatible to the educational mission of the institutions and continues to Build Better Men for Life's Joumey.

FIPG, INC. RISK MANAGEMENT POLICY

The Risk Management Policy of FIPG, Inc. includes the provisions which follow and shall apply to all fTaternity entities and al l levels of fraternity membership.

ALCOHOL AND DRUGS 1. The possession, sale, use or consumption of ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES while on chapter premises, during a fraternity event, in any situation sponsored or endorsed by the chapter, or at any event an observer would associate with the fraternity, must be in compliance with any and all applicable laws of the state, province, county, city and institution of higher education, and must comply with either the BYOB or Third Party Vendor Gu idelines.

2. No alcoholic beverages may be purchased through chapter funds nor may the purchase of sam e for members or guests be undertaken or coordinated by any member in the name of or on behalf of the chapter. The purchase or use of a bulk quantity or common sources of such alcoholic beverage, ie, kegs or cases, is prohibited.

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

4. No members, coll ectively or individually, shall purchase for, serve to, o r sell alco ho lic beverages to any minor (i .e., those under legal "drinki ng age").

5. The possession, sale or use of any ILLEGAL DRUGS or CONTROLLED SUBSD\NCES while on chapter premises or during a fraternity event or at any event that an observer would associate with the fraternity, is strictly forbidden.

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

7. No chapter may co-sponsor or co-finance a function where alcohol is purchased by any of the host chapters, groups or o rgan izations.

8. Al l rush activities associated with any chapter will be a DRY rush function .

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

10. No alcohol shall be present at any pledge/associate member/novice program, activity or ritual of the chapter.

HAZING No chapter, colony, student or alumnus sha ll conduct nor condone 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 alcoho l; padding in any form; creation of excessive fatigue; physical and psychological shocks; quests, treasure hunts, scavenger hunts, road trips or any other such activiti es carried on outside or inside of the confines of the cl1apter house; wearing of publi c 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 whicl1 are not consistent with academic achievement, fraternal law, ritual or policy or the regulations and policies of the educationa l institution, or app li cable state law."

SEXUAL ABUSE AND HARASSMENT The fraternity wi ll not tolerate or condone any form of sexua lly abusive behavior on the part of its members, whether physical, mental or emotional. Th is is to include any actions which are demeaning to women or men, including but not limited to date rape, gang rape or verba l harassment.

FIRE, HEALTH AND SAFElY 1. Al l chapter houses should meet all local fire

and health codes and standards.

2. Al l chapters should have posted by common phones emergency numbers for fire, police and ambulance and should have posted evacuation routes on the back of the door of each sleeping room.

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

4. The possession and/or use of fiream1s or explosive devices of any kind within the confines and premises of the chapter house is expressly forbidden.

EDUCATION Each fraternity shall annually instruct its students and alumni in the Risk Management Policy of FIPG, Inc. Additionally, all student and alumni members shall annually receive a copy of said Risk Management Policy.

THIRD PARTYVENDOR CRITERIA

THE VENDOR MUST: Be properly licensed by the appropriate local and state authority. This may involve both a liquor license and a temporaty license to sell o n the premises where th e function is to be held.

2. Be properly insured with a minimum of $1,000,000 of general liability insuranc , evidenced by a properly completed certificate of insurance prepared by the insurance provided.

The coverage of insurance must also show evidence that the vendor has, as a part of his/her insurance coverage, "off premises liquor li ab ili ty coverage and non-owned and hired auto coverage."

Named insureds included on the certificate of insurance must as a minimum include the local chapter hiring the vendor, as well as the national fraternity that the local chapter is affiliated with.

3. Agree in writing to cash sales only, collected by the vendor during the function.

4. Assume in writing all the responsibilities that any other purveyor of alcoholic beverages would assume in the normal course of business, including but not limited to: 1.

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Checking identification cards upon entry;

B. No serving minors;

C. Not serving individuals who appear to be

intoxicated; D. Maintaining absolute control of ALL alco-

hol containers present; E. Collecting all remaining alcohol at the end of a function (no excess alcohol opened or unopened - is to be given, sold or furnished to the chapter). Vendor MUST remove all alcohol from the premises.

POLICY GUIDELINES

As adopted by FIPG, Inc. December 1992 Closed parties (meaning those events with alcohol present) should have a guest list prepared at least 24 hours in advance.

Attendance should be limited to two guests per member.

2. "Non-alcoholic" keg beer is not permitted because it can contain up to .05 percent alcohol. Therefore, serving it would be a violation of our policy.

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Eight consultants announced for new semester This year, Pi Kappa Phi has recruited a record eight leadership

consultants to support and guide chapters toward becoming America's Leading Fraternity.

Benjamin Bush Mercer - Alpha Alpha

Benjamin Roman TCU- Eta Chi

Ourwood Thompson Jr. Florida State - Beta Eta

Benjamin Bush Mercer- Alpha Alpha Ben Bush graduated from Mercer University with a bachelor's degree in environmental science. Bush served as archon, social chair and helped to set up the chapter's 75th Anniversary Celebration. To keep dose to sports, Bush served as a manager for the basketball team. This is Bush's second year as a consultant.

Benjamin Roman TCU- Eta Chi Benjamin Roman graduated from Texas Christian University with a bachelor's degree in television and film production. Roman was a founding father of the Eta Chi Chapter and served as its secretary and risk management Chair.

On campus, his many activities earned him Outstanding Greek Man of the Year. This is Roman's second year as a consultant.

Durwood Thompson Jr. Rorida State - Beta Eta Durwood Thompson Jr. graduated from Florida State University with a degree in business management. In addition to various leadership roles in the chapter, he was a member of Phi Alpha Delta (Pre-Law Society), Order of Omega and a cyclist for the 1998 Gear Up Florida team. This is Thompson's second year as a consultant.

Michael Young Washington - Alpha Delta Michael Young graduated from the University of Washington with a bachelor's degree in English. He has served in various leadership capacities including Push America chairman, vice archon and summer recruitment chairman.

Young also served Push America and Pi Kappa Phi as a cyclist on the 1997 Journey of Hope South Team. This is Young's second year as a consultant.

Michael Young Washington - Alpha Delta

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Michael Hartman Colorado - Eta Gamma Michael Hartman graduated from the University of Colorado-Boulder with a bachelor's degree in accounting. As an undergraduate he served as the budget and finance chairman, Push America chairman and archon. He was also the vice president of the Interfraternity Council and served on the University's Judicial Affairs Board. This is Hartman's first year as a consultant.

Kevin Nicoletti TCU- Eta Chi Kevin Nicoletti graduated from Texas Christian University with a bachelor's degree in business administration in marketing. He is a founding father of the Eta Chi Chapter and served as archon and vice archon. Nicoletti has received several prestigious awards from the university including the Outstanding Student Leadership Award and the Senior Appreciation Award and Grant. This is Nicoletti's first year as a consultant.

Jeff Pujals Florida State - Beta Eta Jeff Pujals graduated from Florida State University with a bachelor's degree in international affairs. He served his chapter as archon, vice archon, secretary and sociaijrisk management chairman.

On campus, his many activities earned him !FC President of the Year. This is Pujal's first year as a consultant.

Michael Hartman Colorado - Eta Gamma

Kevin Nicoletti TCU- Eta Chi

Jeff Pujals Florida State - Beta Eta '/ 0/

Kevin Ohaver Purdue - Omega Kevin Ohaver graduated from Purdue University with a bachelor's degree in business management. At Omega Chapter, he served as archon, associate member educator and rush chairman.

Ohaver also served on the selection board for the IFC executive council. This is Ohaver's first year as a consultant.

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Pi Kappa Phi launches new web site While Fraternity members were attending Pi Kapp College this summer, 'pikapp.org' was getting a facelift.

The new National Fraternity site debuted in August, thanks to the work of designer and web master Todd Sibley (Southern Miss. -Theta Alpha).

"There's still a lot to go, but I think we've developed a strong base," notes Sibley, who was also founding secretary for the Theta Alpha Chapter.

The development of the site is following a phased plan developed by the National Headquarters' staff, with input by both alumni and undergraduates. As a pat1 of this plan, the growth and development of'pikapp.org' will be continual, based on technology and trends in communication.

"The web is living medium for communication," cites Sibley. "It is constantly changing and adapting, and we always are finding newer, easier ways of providing tangible benefits to our audience."

You can watch the new site grow at www.pikapp.org.

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Golden Legion The Golden Legion of Pi Kappa Phi honors those men who have been a loyal brother for 50 years. To mark this special recognition, fellow alumni and undergraduates across the country recognize their brethren with a presentation of their certificate.

Lou Messer (Washington Alpha Delta), center, receives his Golden Legion Certificate from fellow San Diego area Pi Kappa Phi alumni Paul Davis (Drake - Beta Delta), left, and Dave Dropkin (Rensselaer Alpha Tau).

(From left) Chris Kyser (W. Alabama - Gamma Alpha), Damon Marbut (W. Alabama - Gamma Alpha), Sam Jones (Samford - Alpha Eta) and 1983 Mr. Pi Kappa Phi Joseph Alexander (W. Alabama - Gamma Alpha) pose after Jones was presented with his certificate.

Jack Garnett (W. Alabama - Gamma Alpha), left, presents Glenn Phillips (Florida - Alpha Epsilon) with his certificate.

Omega Chapter (Purdue) members, officers and housing corporation members honored Ken Wark (back row, fifth from left) with his Golden Legion Certificate at the corporation's annual dinner for graduating seniors. He was presented the certificate by fellow alumnus Kelley Carr.

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George Hershman (Toledo - Beta Iota), left, presents Robert Stauber (Purdue - Omega) with his certificate.

Chapter Eternal With deep, fraternal respect, the Star & Lamp recognizes those brothers who have passed into the Chapter Eternal between Jan. I, and Sept. 27, 1999.

Presbyterian (Beta) John M. Nicolson Davidson (Epsilon) William P. Mills Ben C. Monis Hugh Yelve110n Jr. Emoxy (Eta) Joseph W. Cannon Jr. Georgia Tech (Iota) Herbert P. Haley John H. Nunez UNC-Chapel Hill (Kappa) Lewis Patton Georgia (Lambda) John S. Bradbury George C. Jackson

Purdue (Omega) Robert C. Adams James L. Oakes Malcolm M. P01ter David T. Troxel Oklahoma (Alpha Gamma) Charles E. Springer Washington (Alpha Delta) Robert L. Ban a-oft Florida (Alpha Epsilon) Ken Costello J. E Costopoulos Ralph Wiedman Jr. Oregon State (Alpha Zeta) Richard B. Baxter Walter G. Cadmus

Roanoke (Xi) Dr. Robert E Baxter Dr. Michael 0. Moore

Samford (Alpha Eta) Robert A. Allen Clifton C. Brown Henry A. Parker

Alabama (Omicron) Charles 0. Ballard

Michigan State (Alpha Theta) Orson D. Bird

Washington & Lee (Rho) Edward N. Howerton Howard D. Leake Robert C. Petrey Rollo G. West Chester C. Wine

Auburn (Alpha Iota) Archie C. Stapleton

South Carolina (Sigma) Joseph A. Barnes

Michigan (Alpha Kappa) Gustaf Danielseon Emil W. Keck John T. Swanwick Jr.

NC State (Tau) Kenneth Byers MarkT. Ledford Frank E. Perkins

Penn State (Alpha Mu) Paul M. Borg Chester L. Christensen Roy H. Hendricks Alpine W. McLane Ill Warren Moyer Jr.

Stetson (Chi) Thomas J. Deen Jr.

Brooklyn Polytech (Alpha Xi) Gordon Ahlers

Cornell (Psi) Russell R. Doig

Univ. of the South (Alpha Pi) Albin C. Thompson Jr.

Renessalear (Alpha Tau) James W. Sole Drexel (Alpha Upsilon) Charles D. Rintzcr John S. Cashmark I.I.T. (Alpha Phi) Emil A. Donkers Norbe11 L. Plivka Indiana (Alpha Psi) William 0. Burns Louisville (Beta Gamma) David W. Fryrear Toledo (Beta Iota) Eugene C. Blair Central Mid1igan (Beta Xi) Edward A. Morrow Houston (Beta Omicron) William P. Goins Marvin F. Goodman E. Texas State (Beta Chi) John A. Daigre UNC-Wilmington (Gamma Theta) Madalitso S. Rutledge South Alabama (Gamma Phi) Ashley I I. DeLaune Pittsburgh (Delta Upsilon) John R. T!ill Kansas State (Delta Chi) Malcolm W. Olin Winthrop (Epsilon Eta) John R. Lee Lenior-Ryne (Epsilon Rho) Anthony P. Rush Cai.State-Fullerton (Zeta Rho) AI Ching

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Lifelong

By Pat Kuhnle (PURDUE - OMEGA)

Near-fatal accident strengthens alumnus, Fraternity bonds

he concept of a tough journey is nothing new to Brian Carlson (Purdue- Omega). He was the first member from Omega Chapter to participate in the Journey of Hope cross-country bicycle trek. He braved 62 days, over 36,000 miles of harsh elements - rigorous mountain climbs, intense heat, unknown roads.

But now, Carlson faces a journey most people cannot conceive.

On the afternoon of May 16, Carlson and one other rider were struck by a truck driven by a drunk driver. The 29-year-old energetic, athletic Carlson lay on the roadside near his hometown of Layton, Utah, bleeding profusely. His small chance of survival depended on nine surgeries in the first two weeks following the accident.

Carlson's left leg was amputated first above the knee, then at the hip and finally part of his pelvis was removed. There were numerous other injuries as well: broken right leg, pelvis, elbow, ribs and extremity nerve damage to list a few.

During first two weeks of hospitalization he received 250 pints of blood- so much that his blood type was mistyped from A-negative to 0positive for a time.

It took from his May 16 accident until June 3 for him to speak his first word, "hello." The remainder of June was devoted to recovering from infection, restarting his failed kidneys and draining abdominal fluid buildup.

In July he started rehabilitation, and was released on Aug. 17.

"What's happened has changed my life," says Carlson. "But in no way has it made my life worse."

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A BROTHER'S SUPPORT

One aspect of his life that has become more entrenched is his Fraternity relationships.

"I came out of school and Pi Kappa Phi with a great experience, and I don't know that I would have done that on my own," he says. "I never expected anything (after the accident) and to hear from so many, it really made me feel good and renewed my faith in what the Fraternity is all about."

Carlson has heard from more than 60 Pi Kappa Phis since his accident - including his chapter and Journey of Hope (Pi Alpha) brothers. One Omega brother organized two blood drives on Carlson's behalf, and a fellow Pi Alpha organized a fund drive to help pay for the many new expenses.

Dave Priganc (Purdue- Omega) organized two blood drives that collected more than 100 units of blood.

"I had to do something," Priganc says.

"Anyone can donate money, but to try and do a little more not only helps the person, but it also helps you feel better about your effort as well."

The effort brought the donations on Carlson's behalf to 640 pints of blood.

"I thought I had sapped the local blood bank," Carlson says, "but what I learned is that we helped them through a particularly troublesome summer."

Randy Stillinger (North Dakota- Zeta Gamma), without having ever met Carlson, held a fund-raiser as well.

"To me, guys who do Journey of Hope are something special," Stillinger says. "There is an attachment."

Stillinger, who is going through flight training

in Alabama for his native Texas National Guard and was a Journey ofl-Iope participant in 1996, held a chili dinner fund-raiser after learning of Carlson's plight. He raised more than $600 and gave it to a trust fund created to help defray mounting non-medical expenses.

"While we've never met and most people would wonder why I care so much, we both know what we've been through (on the Journey ofl-Iope ride)," Stillinger wrote in a July e-mail to Carlson. "That's alii need to know in order to care so much. It's that special bond that is united our brothers to rally around the accident."

The May accident has rallied many Pi Kapps to aid Carlson. His Omega pledge dass gathered on Oct. 22 for a 10-year anniversary of their Oct. 21, 1989, initiation into the Fraternity. All but one of the eleven-member dass traveled to Utah for the A physical therapist works with Pi Kappa Phi alumnus Brian Carlson (Purdue reunion.

Omega) who was injured in a cycling accident on May 16.

"This should serve as a testament to the fraternity system as a whole, and of the importance of keeping the institution alive and growing," says Mike have been strengthened by this ordeal.

Porter (Omega- Purdue), Carlson's pledge brother who orga"It helps keep your faith in the Fraternity, not just the years nized the 10-year anniversary. you are in school," Carlson says. "That you are brothers for a The good that comes from the result of the tragedy continlifetime gained a new meaning to me in the last four ues to grow beyond rekindled relationships with his Pi Kapp months." brothers. Another Omega chapter member learned - by donating blood for Carlson - that he had the beginnings of a blood disease that was reversible if caught early.

A NEW OUTLOOK

The future looks bright for Carlson as he adjusts to the challenges he now faces.

"Since I've been out of the hospital, my recovery has been growing by leaps and bounds," he says. "Therapy is going well."

Another group of Pi Kappa Phi brothers -the 1999 Journey of Hope North Team -visited Carlson in the hospital in Salt Lake City on June 30.

"One of those guys who came up said that I made that 62day trip to raise awareness for people with disabilities, and now I fall into that category," Carlson says. "It puts a whole new perspective on it."

Carlson's mental outlook and his feelings for Pi Kappa Phi

Anyone wishing to send Carlson encouragement, can do so at: Brian Carlson 2328 East 2900 North Layton, UT 84040 Anyone wishing to donate money may do so at: Brian W. Carlson Donative Account First Security Bank 4301 Harrison Blvd.

Ogden, UT 84403

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Alumnus continues his study of rituals with new book

Tom Driver (Duke - Mu) is the Paul Tillich Professor of Theology and Culture Emeritus at Union Theological Seminary in New York.

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hile studying at Duke University, Tom Driver (Duke - Mu) had two loves: religion and the theatre. It is these two interests that are developed in his recently published Liberating Rites: Understanding the Tran.sformative Power of Ritual (1997, Westview Press, 270 pp.), a republication of his 1991 published The Magic of Ritual.

"I was always looking for ways to combine my twin interests," says Driver, who studied at Union Theological Seminary in New York, and later received his Ph.D. in history of drama from Columbia University.

"Eventually, the two came together in the study of ritual."

Once out of school, Driver went on to become a theater critic for The Christian Century magazine. He also taught theology and literature at Union Seminary, where Driver continued on faculty until his retirement in 1992.

The motivation for writing the book, however, was to answer a question he had about people.

"Why are rituals so important and so nearly universal in human life," asks Driver. 'They run the gamut from simple things like grace at meals or a child's birthday party to immense things like cathedral Masses, state funerals or vast patriotic ceremonials."

In answering this question, Driver wants the reader to take his book to heart.

"My hope is that the reader of the book will finish it with an enhanced sense of the freedom and purposefulness that make life worth living," says the author.

Alumni support continuing relations, undergraduates David Lane (Purdue - Omega)

hree alumni have made the jobs of Pi Kappa Phi and the Foundation a bit easier.

Between pledges from David Lane (Purdue Omega); Pete Petit (Georgia Tech- Iota) and Lonnie Strickland III (Alabama Omicron), over $80,000 will be added to the educational and alumni relations' resources over the next couple of years.

Lane, a Virginia-based attorney, pledged $30,000 as an unrestricted gift to the Foundation. The funds will be spread over three years.

"Although the gift is unrestricted, I'm excited about the Fraternity's new efforts to reach alumni in all parts of the world," says Lane, who is a member of the Foundation's Board of Governors and a past Pi Kappa Phi Properties Board and National Council member. "It will take an effort on both sides, but I think this is a step in the right direction."

In a similar effort to keep in communication with alumni needs, Past National President Stickland presented the Foundation with an in-kind gift worth up

Pete Petit (Georgia Tech - Iota)

to $8,000 . As part of his company Strategic Metrics, Stickland will allow the Fraternity to conduct marketing surveys to help form more useful communications to alumni.

Riding on the heels of a significant donation to the Iota Housing Corporation and their construction of a new chapter house, current Foundation Board Trustee Petit pledged $50,000 to the Iota Chapter Journey Pledge Fund . According to Petit, his gift couldn't be at a better time for his chapter, who recently signed a 45-man associate class.

"This money will go toward scholarships, and other educational and leadership endeavors in the chapter and among its alumni," explains Petit. "''m especially pleased with the timing of this, too, given the success of the chapter recently."

"We can't be more excited about these three gifts," relays Foundation Director of Development Ken Kaiser. "These monies will not only help us do our jobs better, but help alumni and undergraduates better communicate with the Fraternity and find success through that communication."

Lonnie Strickland Ill (Alabama - Omicron)

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The Chicago Alumni Association hosted its Third Annual Pi Kappa Phi Open on July 24th, at the Ken Loch Golf Course in Lombard, 111.

The association had 31 participants for events ranging from closetsto-the-pin to longest drive.

The Pi Kappa Phi Properties Board moved one of its annual meetings in February from Dallas, Texas, to Norman, Okla., to finalize plans to sell the Alpha Gamma Chapter's (Oklahoma) house to their housing corporation. The house was sold in early September. Pictured from left to right, David Sullivan (Tampa - Beta Lambda); Greg Linder (Purdue - Omega); John Owen (Oklahoma - Alpha Gamma); Dennis Widowski (Oklahoma - Alpha Gamma); Jay Stuckel (Missouri - Beta Epsilon); Chuck Barnard (Truman State - Delta Delta); Glenn Aspinwall (Georgia Southern - Gamma Kappa); Mark Jacobs (Texas-Arlington - Delta Psi); Matt Pena (Oklahoma - Alpha Gamma); Jeff Wahlen (Florida - Alpha Epsilon); Council! Leak (UNC-Chapel Hill - Kappa); and Bob Paterno (Florida - Alpha Epsilon).

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Newly appointed judge recognized by alma mater Judge H. Dean Buttram Jr. (J ad<so nvill e tate- D Ita Epsilon) was recently featured o n the alumni magazine of his alma mater, Cern of the Hills. Butu路am was named as tl1e United States Disu路ict Judge for the Northern District of Alabama.

With his appoinunent, Butu路am is the University's highest-ranking alumnus in the federal judicimy. In tl1e early 1970s, Buttram set an unoffici al record for com pleting tl1e most courses - desiring a career in law, but leaving a patl1 for medicine, phar111 acy or dentistry. He ended up witl1 a bachelor's and two master's degrees, finally completing his law degree at Cumberland Sd1ool of Law, Samford University.

Alumnus honored by president

By Ruth Dalton Dr. Don Anderson (Rennselear - Alpha Tau) is honored by President Clinton in the East Room of the White House earlier this year.

Anderson was one of the 1999 recipients of the prestigious National Medal of Science.

The scientist is most known for his "advancement of earth sciences over the past three decades," through such work as his treatise Theory of the Earth. Anderson currently works jointly in the Seismological Laboratory and as a professor of Geophysics at the California Institute of Technology.

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Kill orin named one of 'Masters of the Web' Earlier this year, web designer Chuck Killorin (SUNY-Cortland- Zeta Omicron) captured first place at the Masters of the Web competition. The competition centered around designing a web site for the Starbright Foundation, which supports terminally ill children and their families.

"We had 24 hours to design the site, build it and upload it," explains Killorin, who won the Open Competition category.

Over 600 entrants started the national competition, but only 170 finished . Besides the Open category, the Masters competition was by invite only - and included the top webdesign firms in the country.

The new 'master of the web' answered some of the Star & Lamp's questions: What do you do for a living? Where are you based?

I live in Selden, N.Y. (in Long Island) . I am the creative director at Bid Buzz Web Design .

Check us out at http:/ jwww.bigbuzz.com.

How did you manage to keep sane during a 24-hour straight web competition?

It wasn't that difficult... that is until about the 18th hour when your body is saying "I want sleep." I was actually up for a 30 hours straight. I got up around noon the day of the competition and studied up on different web technologies that I felt I wanted to use. I also brought a PC compatible computer home from work (I am Macintosh-based, so I need-

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ed to have a PC on hand to test the site-the target was a Windows machine running Netscape 4.5).

I went about the day fairly normal. In retrospect, I should have made myself some food and prepared some break-type meals for the competition. Everything goes great until you start getting hungry and realize all you have is peanut butter and jelly!

Going back to the sanity issue, once the competition started, I spent about an hour reading the spec and conceptualizing. I then started to do the illustrations and graphic design that I needed for the site. I then started creating the actual pages, which took about three hours. Once I had the main home page set, I noticed that I had overshot the size limit (and I only had one page done). Realizing I had just burned three hours on something I couldn't use, I had to scramble and rethink the entire site.

Towards the end of the 24-hour period, when I was up for about 28-straight hours, I was just wiped; my second wind had come and gone. I wasn't quite done with the site, however, so I had to push on past exhaustion.

Did you have any idea you would come away with first?

After the competition, I started checking out the other sites that people did. I came across a lot that I knew I beat hands down. Then I came across some that I was like "Man, this site is AMAZING, no way I beat that one."

When I got the e-mail notice about the top 10, I read the first sentence that started out, "Unfortunately, only 10 could be chosen as finalists." I figured, "Oh well, didn't make it," but as I glanced down and saw my entry listed as the first finalist, I almost passed out.

Several weeks later I received the next e-mail which stated the top three finalists, of which I was mentioned again. I then received a phone call from the contest organizer urging me to fly out to Palm Springs, Calif., for the DEMO

The opening to Chuck Killorin's (SUNY-Cortland - Zeta Omicron) winning site. The web designer placed first in national competition earlier this year.

After the competition, I started checking out the other sites that people did. I came across a lot that I knew I beat hands down. Then I came across some that I was like "Man, this site is AMAZING, no way I beat that one."

99 conference, where they were going to reveal the winner.

What did this award mean for you, professionally and personally? What did you win?

Professionally, winning the award validated what I was doing with my life. I wanted to do a lot of things when r graduated college, but really hadn't found my calling (mostly because it wasn't even invented yet). Personally, it felt great! To win a national design competition and get praise from your peers was something I had never really experienced before. I was an art major in college, and I certainly had a niche as far

as what type of art I created, but I was never the best. Winning this competition (not to mention $5,000) and getting up in front of over 200 industry peers and giants was a truly amazing experience.

Do you plan on entering this year?

Unfortunately, I can't enter the competition because I am designing tl1e competition site! But I certainly won't miss the 36hour waking marathon!

For more information on the competition and Killorin's winning site, check out

www.webmasters98.com.

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Collegiate

By Steve Alvarado (TOlEDO - BETA IOTA)

Beta Iota: power chapter, humble beginnings Beta Iota was founded on December 8, 1951 at the University ofToledo, in Toledo, Ohio. The 22 Founding Fathers were former members of the Order of Delta Tau, a local fraternity interest group at UT. Jack Guinall, Beta Iota's first initiate, was the driving force behind Delta Tau's evolution into Pi Kappa Phi. Over the years, the chapter grew and shrank- as all chapters tend to do . In 1973, it was rechartered by Steve and Mark Kyle and Jim White, and continues to this day.

So what's so great about Beta Iota? Who are they, and where did they come from?

To answer that question, we look to the city ofToledo in the Northwest corner of

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Ohio. Situated on the Ohio/Michigan border, Toledo is home to the Rocket's Football Team and the world headquarters for the Jeep manufacturing plant. UT, as the school is commonly referred, is a Division I school and has an enrollment of about 20,000 students. Of the 10 NIC fraternities on campus, Pi Kappa Phi is leading the pack with 94 men. The closest chapter has only 73.

Chapter Advisor for the Beta Iota Chapter, Rob Shindell, attributes the chapter's success to the Journey Project.

"The Journey Project gave us the foundations we needed to build," says Shindell.

According to Shindell, the chapter's success came directly from the leadership they have had.

"As their confidence levels rose, they realized they were more than ready for the challenge of reconstructing their chapter," explains Shin dell. "If they didn't do it, no one was going to do it for them."

In the past two years, Beta Iota has grown from 23 men to well over 90, winning the Champion Master Chapter award at Pi Kapp College in 1995 and more recently in 1999. They have also won the Theron Houser Award for Most Improved Chapter, the Recruitment Excellence Award, the Added Value Award, and the Bronze Star and No Boundaries for Push America involvement. They

have also signed on to host an area Career and Life-Planning Conclave for the next semester.

Locally, Beta Iota has dominated the Spring Week Awards, taking home first place in the annual Fraternity/Sorority Songfest competition three of the past five years; they have also placed in the top three in Scholarship, Campus and Community Involvement, and Athletics for the past five years.

During Homecoming Week, Beta Iota has won the annual and competitive Float Award five out of the last five years. Brother Brad Chryst was named Greek Man of the Year, and

Barry Broughton was named Undergraduate of the Year.

Student activities and Residence Life are also areas dominated by Pi Kappa Phis. In the Spring of 1999, Jeff Jones, former archon of Beta Iota and one of the principal architects of its reconstruction and rise to the top, was elected president of the student body at UT. Inspired by his success, Chad Worthington and Mike Rochelle were elected by the Student Senate as Speaker and Speaker ProTempore, respectively. Last year, Mike Shell, Casey Cornelius, Russ Acino, Ryan Courtney, Mike Whaling and Barry Broughton were also residence

advisors, each responsible for more than 25 residents.

Beta Iota has grown into a juggernaut at Toledo. From humble beginnings 48 years ago to their place of prominence today, Beta Iota has remained true to the traditions and ideals of Pi Kappa Phi. "People like Jeff Jones and Rob Shindel have really made my job easier," credits Kenn Obarski, Beta Iota's current archon. "Without their work, (the chapter) wouldn't be where we are today. And as for tomorrow, well, we've got work to do. There isn't any doubt in my mind we are up to the challenge."

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Pi Kappa Phi adds four ne\IV chapters in 1999 Before officially receiving their charters at Pi Kapp College, four chapters of Pi Kappa Phi were welcomed to the National Fraternity earlier this year.

Central Florida

Eta Psi Chartered March 2 7 Initiated by North Florida (Zeta Zeta) and Stetson (Chi)

Associate Chapter of the Year at Pi Kapp College, and Founding Father Joe Sarrubbo was voted Vice Archon of the Year. The chapter recently recruited an associate class of33 men.

New Mexico State

Eta Omega The Eta Psi Chapter was chartered exactly one year after it became an associate chapter, with a total of 50 men. In that short time, the chapter as taken the University by storm - from fundraising for Push America, to Greek Week and Homecoming, to being the most visible and exited Greek chapter on campus. In addition, the chapter was awarded

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Chartered April 17 Initiated by Arizona (Beta Theta) The Eta Omega Chapter serves as the last chapter of the Eta-generation, not only giving that generation a strong close, but opening up a strong generation for the

new millennium. The chapter h as also made another significant mark the first and on ly prese nce in New Mexico, and o ne of the first chapters to call the Southwest hom e.

Southern Mississippi

Oregon

Alpha Omega Chartered May 22

Initiated by Washington (Alpha Delta)

Sin ce their closing in 1972, th Alpha Om ga hap ter has work d to beco me a so li d r pr ntati o n of Pi Kappa Phi in th Northw st. Th hapt r's r hart rin g op w era forth m n, who prid and nthu sias m ar sure t burn bri ght into th e futur .

Theta Alpha Chartered April 24

Initiated by Alabama (Omicron) and South Alabama (Gamma Phi) During their associate period, th e Theta Alpha Chapter began at 35 men, dropped at one point to 15, and finally chartered with 41 strong.

The chapter's success lay in part to Jared Hopkins, who earned the 1999 Archon of the Year honor. The chapter's most current associate class stands at 24-men (third largest on campus), which brings Theta Alpha above the 60-man mark.

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421 N Woodland BMI DeLand. R 32720 P>J(Comell) cjo Jeremy Schwanz 55 Ridgewood Rd Ithaca. NY 14850

Omqp (Purdue)

B<ta lambda (Thmpa) Univ ofTampa Box 2771 401 W Kennedy BMI Tampa. A.. 33606-1490

- X i (C<ntral Mldllgan) Pi Kappa Phi Fratemily 904 UnM:rsity Mt Pleasant, Ml 48858

330 N CrnntSt

Wl.afa)<tt< IN 47906 Alpha Alpha (Men:er) Mercer Uni\.mity Box 70112 Macon. CA 31207..()()()1

Alpha Gamma (Oklahoma) 1714 Olautauqua Ave Norman, OK 73CJ72

Alpha Delta (WaWngton) 4530 17thAveNE Seatlle, WA 98105

Beta Thu (Valdosta Stite) POilox7136 Valdosta GA 31698 B<ta Upsilon (Vlq;;n;.)

510 Rugby Rd Olarlouesville. VA 22903

Beta Phi (East Carolina) 803 Hooker Rd Greenville. NC 27834

Alpha Epoilon (Florida) 11 Fraternity PDw

livingston, AL 35470

Gainesville. Fl. 32603

Gamma B<ta (Old Dominion)

Alpha Zeta (Oregon SlaU!)

Old Dominion Univ Sld Act Ofc Pi K.1ppa Phi 2122 Webb Center Norfolk, VA 23529..0519

Alpha Ilia (Samford) Samford Uni\.mity Box 292474 Birmingham, AL 35229 Alpha The1a {Michigan Slate) 131 Bogue So E. lansing. Ml 48823 Alpha Iota (Auburn) 8611...emMorrison Dr Auburn, AL 36830

Alpha Kappa (MJchigan) 903 Unooln Ann Arbor; Ml 48104

42 STAR& LAMP

Morehead KY 40351

Delta Rho (South<m California)

Delta Sigma (Bowllng G""'") R·3 Old Fraternity PDw BCSU Bowling Green, 0 11 43403

Delta Thu (James Madison) SOOSMain St Box7187 I Iarrisonburg. VA 22807

Delta llpoUon (Pittsburgh) 3800 University Dr Pittsburgh, PA 15213

Delta Oli (Kansas Slat<) 1614 Fairchild Manhattan. KS 66502

Delta Psi (Ttxa>-ArUngton) 705SSummit Arlington. TX 76013 Delta Omqp (IWs A&M) 140 I Athens Dr College Station, 1X 77840

Gamma Alpha (West Alabama)

POiloxM

2111 ! Iarrison N\V CoMllis, OR 97330

Epsilon Mu (Bradley) 1530 W Bradley Ave

Zcta Thu (Banon) 811 Corbett Ave Wilson, NC 27893 7...eta Upsilon {Bloomsburg) 95 lronSt Bloomsburg. PA 178 15

Gamma Gamma ('!roy Slat<) TSU PO llox 1738 Troy State University

Troy, AL 36082

Epoilon Gamma (Long>W><X!) l<lngwood Ccllege llox 3006

Gamma Epoilon (Western Carolina) PO Box 1173 Cul!O\vhee. NC 28723

Camma Zeta (West Virginia) 641 f-ayette Pike Montgomery. WV 25136

l lickory. NC 28603

Epoilon Sigma (Christian Brothers) 650EI'arl<w..yS Memphis. 1N 38104

Epoilon Thu (St. Joseph's) cjo Joseph Webber 340 Edmonds A\'e Drexcl llills, PA 19026

Epoilon Upsilon (Groq;;a CoUege) Groogia Cclleg< CP02424 Milledgeville, GA. 31061

EpoUon Phi (Alabama-Birmingham) PO Box 40 University Center Binningham,AL 35294- 11 50

EpoUon Psi (Slippery Rock) BIOS University Union Slippery Rock Univ Slippery RDck. PA 16057 Epoilon Omqp (IWs Thd>) 15 Creek Circle lubbock, 1X 79416

Zeta Alpha (Oemson) P 0 Box 2186 demson. SC 29632

Zeta Beta (Califomia..San Diego) PO Box 948555 La Jolla. CA 92037·9405

Zeta Gamma (Nonh Dakota) 407 Cambridge St Crnnd Fori<s. ND 58203

Zeta Delta (Shlp(><OShurK) 26 Middlespring Ave Shippensbwg. PA 17257

Zeta Epsilon (Gro'l!" Mason) 4400 University Dr SUB I Box 85 Fairfax. VA 22030

Zeta Zeta (Nonh Florida) 4567 SL John's Bluff Rood Jacksonville. FL 32256

Zeta Kappa (Stockton Slate) C.Wing Stockton State College Pomona. NJ 08240

Zeta lambda (Cai.StaU! -Olico) 811 Rio Otico Wey Olico, CA 95928

Zeta Mu (Cai.State -Nonhrldge) 17835 Panhenia St Nonhridge, CA 91325

Farmville, VA 23909

Zeta Nu (West Oles""')

Epoilon Epsilon (Oinch Valley) llox6005

Ofc of Creek Ufe Sykes Union Bldg Rosedale Ave West 01ester, PA 19382

College Avenue Wtse, VA 24293

Zeta Xi (A,oreu)

Epsilon Theta (Seton Hall) Seton l lall Uni\.mity 400 S Ornnge Ave South Orange. NJ 07079·2692

Gamma Delta (Memphis) 3841 SpottsWOOd Ave Memphis, 1N 381ll

Richmond, VA 23284

Epoilon Rho (Lenorr-Rhyne) LRC llox8420

Epoilon Iota (NG<;n:ensboro) ro llox 1361-62 WCUNCG Greensboro, NC 27413

Averett College P 0 Box 2306 Danville, VA 24541

Zeta Omicron (SUNY-Conland) PO Box5335 Conland, NY 13045

Zeta PI (Mru.hall) 1540 7th Ave. ApL 10 I Iuntington. \W 25701

Epsilon Kappa

(South<m l'l>lyt<chnic)

Zeta Rho (Cai.Siate -Fullerton)

1100 s Marietta Pk\ry Marietta. CA 30060

2117Te:ri PI Fullerton. 0\ 92831

Eta Psi (Central Aorida)

ro llox780640 O rlando, FL 32878-0640

Ela Omcg;l (New Mexico State) cjo Creek Aft1irs NMSU CorbettS Std Union Univ Jordan !.as Cruet'S. NM 88003

Zeta Phi (Colorado State) PO Box 1918 Ft. Collins, CO 80522- 1918

1'het:l Alpha (Southern Missi'iSippi) SS Box 8416 l lattiesburg, MS 39406

Zeta 0\i (Aibriglu) Box #74 Albright College Reading. PA 19612·5234

Epsilon Pi

Alpha Thu Delta (F\Jnnan) Furman UnMrsity

Epsilon Umbda (SCSpananburg) Pi K.1ppa Phi Fraternity BOO Univosity W;ry Spartanburg. SC 29303

Alpha Omicron (Iowa Stue) 407 Welch Ave Ames.lA 50010

Alpha Sigma (Tennessee) Gamma (UC - Bai<dey)

Gamma 1heta (NCWilmington) Unhusity Union Room 209

Wilmington. NC 28407

2'L'Ill Psi {I.U.P.U.L) cfo John Allen Schmidt 5605 Omnon 0. ApL B Indianapolis, IN 46224 Ilia Alpha (Conoord CoUege) C49 Concord College Athen~ WV 24712 Ilia Gamma (Colo.-ado-Boulde<) 935 16th St Boulder, CO 80302 Ilia Delta (Kennesaw Slate) 2555 D Elite l..n Kennesav·;, GA. 30144 Ilia Epoilon (Malyland) 8 Fraternity Ro\v Cclleg< P,rk, MD 20740 Ilia Zeta (Queens CoUege) Box 958 Queens College Charlotte, NC 28274 Ilia Eta (Catiromla-lrvin<) University of Califomia·lrvine PO Box474 1 Irvine CA 92616 Ilia lot> (Ouistopher Newpon) 121 BariCJ\.',1 Rd Williamsburg, VA 23188

Eta Kappa (SUNY-PiatiSb"'l!h) Plattsburgh SL:1te University College Center · Pi K.1ppa Phi Plattsburgh, NY 12901

Ilia Lambda (SUNY-Brockpon) Ofc of Std AoMties Rm 203 Seymour dg Un SUNY·Brockpon Brockport. NY 14420 Ilia Mu (Wingate) Box 1648 Wingate University Wingate NC 28174

ASSOCIATE CHAPTERS Sigma (South Carolina) Dean of Students Russell I louse. West Wing

Colu mbi a, SC 29225 Beta Nu {H ouston)

cfo Andy li rrell 4401 Wheeler South Towers # 1110

Ho usto n, TX 7704

Beta Omicron {Northwestern State) Pi Kappa Phi Fratern ity 100 S. Wil liam Ave.# 17

Nachitoches, LA 71497 Delta Epsilon (Jacksonville State)

Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity Box 3021 )SU Jacksonville, AL 36265 West Georgia

State Uni vers ity of West Georgia PO Box 10034 Ca rro llto n, CA 301 18

Northern Iowa Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity Maucker Uni on, Student Aaivities Co llege a nd West 23rd Cedar Fa ll s, lA 50614 University at Buffalo

Pi Kappa Phi Frat ern ity 17 Ste inway Court Willia msville, NY 14 221 St. Jo hn's University Pi Kappa Ph i Fraternity St. Jo hn's Univers ity

Ilia Nu (Pennsylvania) 4040 Walnut St Philadelphia. PA 19104

8000 Utopia Parkway ja m a ica, NY 11 439

Eta Xi (SUNY -Albany) PO Box 22102 1400 Washington Ave Albany, NY I 2222

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Eta Omlcron (San Pl'and"" State)

cfo James Coyhenetche 2419 21st Ave. San Francisco, 0\ 9411 G

Ilia PI (Coas1nl Carolina)

cfo Student Affairn P. 0. Box 1954 Conway, SC 29526 Ilia Rho (Southwest Thxas State)

cfo Pi Kappa Phi Frntemity P01lox726 San Marcos, 1X 78667-0726

Eta Sigma (California-Los Angeles) 626 Landfair loci Angeles, 0\ 90024

Ilia Thu (K<ntucky) cjo Asst Dean ofSmde:nts 575 Patterson OfcTower Lexington, KY 40506-0027

Eta Upsilon (Miami of Ohio) Il l ESpringSt Oxford 01-1 45056 Ilia Phi (Maryland Baltimore City) 1532 Ingleside Ave. Baltimore. MD 212fJ7 Ilia 0\i (Texas Christian) Pi Kappa Phi Frntemity ro llox 297010 f"On Wonh, TX 761 29

NATIONAL COUNCIL

Vice-President

Dudll'y F Woody

..1ryA I.ronard 17114 !>raters Poi nt

Woods, Rogers & I bt.legro\'C

Dacu l ;~,

President J. Patrick Figley Peninsul!lr Counseling Center

CJ\ 30019

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Thmpa. Fl. 33600

Greensboro, N

Vice President I larry E. C1ldwell Jr. 985 V..llcy View Rd.

Secretary

Indian Springs, AL 35124

Stc 980

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Belmont. NC 28012

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StLouis, 1\10 63128

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274 10

ltoben 1\ tcDonncll 212 S. Tryon St. Charlotte. NC 28281

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Secretary /ames A Kruchcr 3 Burgh Ave. Clifton, NJ 07011 0 1anccllor Dudley E Woody Woods. Rogcnl & l lazlegr<M P.O. Box 14 125

Emmanuel Borkin Smum rpomtion Stc. 109 400 G:~ ll cria Office U.nter Southfield, 1\ II 48034

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PI KAPPA PHI PROPERTIES EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

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Ste.400 Owloue. NC 28226

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Vice Prcsidcnt-ConsLruaion Gregory V. Under 2721 W. I Iampton Cir. Dclmy Bead1, Fl. 33445

Mid1 <~el

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l nd ian:~ polis.

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Historian

John ll Andrc'r'JS 3201 E. 33rdSt.

Sioux Falls. SO 57103

PUSH AMERICA BOARD OF DIRECTORS President Lcsl ic Pal iyenko

108 Coad1 Ridge Trail Matthe\vs, NC 28105

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CHAPTER

SCHOOL

YEAR INITIATED

'MYVISION FOR PI KAPPA PHI'

y vision for Pi Kappa Phi is based upon what has transpired as I look back upon the history of college fraternities and of Pi Kappa Phi. But eyes with which I am looking are turned toward the future ....

I am not to attribute to the founders of our fraternity, or in fact to the founders of any similar organization, a superhuman power of insight or foresight. Our founders were college boys. A condition existed, a need, an opportunity. Three men saw these more clearly than did others. They called together a group which they felt would be sympathetic and congenial. Of these eight men, all but one were Charlestonians. They had gone through school together. Several had been friends from childhood. Their tastes were similar, their ideals of life alike. Surely there could have been no better basis for founding a fraternity. . ..

This is the past. What shall our vision of the future be? We are now a fraternity of forty chapters. We are like other fraternities in general constitution and administration.

We uphold universal Fraternity policies. Is there then no possible vision of a distinctive Pi Kappa Phi? I think that there is. Some may wish to find it in social exclusiveness. Some

brothers? In college we are brothers working together. As alumni were are older brothers bound to the family by our interest in the younger brothers who are developing the meeting needs and problems which we can help them to face and solve.

Such is my vision of Pi Kappa Phi. A family of brothers, with each man realizing the priv-

The early administrative staff gathers for a photo.

George Sheetz (Charleston - Alpha), the Fraternity's first full-time executive secretary, is in the center, facing the camera. The two farthest left are Founders Simon Fogarty Jr., and L. Harry Mixson.

ileges and responsibilities which his membership therein entails and ready to give the best that is in him in doing his duty. I would have Pi Kappa Phi discard forever the evil accretions which have crept into the fraternity system and which make it the frequent butt of hostile criticism. I would not have her discard but rather exalt and intensify the noble traditions and ideals which have made the American fraternity sud1 a force in campus life. If this becomes the dominant spirit of our fraternity, there are no heights to which Pi Kappa Phi cannot climb. The challenge is ours for the future.

may choose scholarship, others athletics, others political domination. I find my vision in

Passage taken from "A History of Pi Kappa

a complete, untemporizing interpretation

Phi" by George E. Sheetz (Charleston -

and exemplification of brotherhood.

Alpha), executive secretary, 1924-1928.

What is fraternity, other than a family of

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