THE ALMICRON THE ALUMNI NEWSLETTER OF PI KAPPA PHI AT IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY
SUMMER 2009
alpha omicron Alums held in esteem at National office
On December 6, 2008, Alpha Omicron chapter figured prominently in the Founders’ Day Celebration at Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity headquarters during the dedication of the Kelly A. Bergstrom Leadership Center of Pi Kappa Phi. The new building is part of a live/work/play development in Charlotte, North Carolina, and is designed to resemble the Fogarty Residence at 90 Broad Street in Charleston, South Carolina—the birthplace of our fraternity. The larger structure and development is called Charleston Row. Alpha Omicron alumni Kelley A. Bergstrom and Eldred J. Harman were honored at the dedication event for their leadership and service to our fraternity and their efforts to make Pi Kappa Phi’s leadership center a reality. The Kelley A. Bergstrom Leadership Center includes several conference rooms, the Eldred J. Harman Museum, and the
administrative offices for the national staff of Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity, Pi Kappa Phi Properties, the Pi Kappa Phi Foundation and Push America. Within the new Eldred J. Harman Museum, you can learn about many Alpha Omicron brothers who have played significant roles in Pi Kapp Phi over the past 80 years. We have had a profound impact on the larger fraternity for many decades. Currently, brothers from Alpha Omicron serve on three of the four governing boards of Pi Kappa Phi—corresponding to the four entities of our fraternity. In addition, we have had many brothers who have gone on to serve as national staff memebers as well as national council members. Brothers Bob Lane (AO 422) and Eric Almquist (AO 652) are both past chairmen of the Push America board. Plan a trip to see the building when you are in or near Charlotte! This is the first National Headquarters of Pi Kappa Phi that was designed to be both a national office, and a destination for brothers to come and have a meaningful connection to the history, values, and future of our fraternity.
a note from mom The undergraduates of Alpha Omicron are already planning for the 80th anniversary of the chapter. Hopefully many of you will return to Iowa State to be honored and to inspire the men who now represent your fraternity. The highlight of this year was winning
BY CHERYL “MOM” DRURY
first place at Varieties. The hours of practice, talent, large participation, and dedication were appropriately rewarded. What an exciting time! We also won in 2005. This strong tradition is continued. This is my fifth year as house mother to these fine gentlemen who chose Pi
Kappa Phi to be their fraternity. Watching them mature and find their career and personal direction is my pleasure. I have experienced many proud moments. We welcome all of you at any time, but hoping especially to meet you at our 80th anniversary celebration this September!