Alpha Sigma - Fall 2010

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ALPHA SIGMAN THE ALUMNI NEWSLETTER OF PI KAPPA PHI AT THE UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE

FALL 2010

Alpha Sigma House reopens doors

New Alpha SIgma Housing Corporation Members Named

Mike Mynatt, Alpha Sigma 578- President Mike was initiated in to the chapter in 1978 and served the chapter as archon, vice archon and warden while in school. Mike has served as the chapter advisor for Alpha Sigma for 17 years, as well as a 7 year stint serving Alpha Epsilon (Florida) on the housing corporation and as chapter advisor. Mike currently works in Commercial Lending as a Vice President for Community South Bank in Knoxville.

Tim Welles, Alpha Gamma (Oklahoma)- Treasurer

LEFT: Keith Moore (1231), Durward Owen, Mark Timmes, Mike Mynatt (578), Charles West (888), Mark Allan (673), Kyle Kuderewski (1194)

After years of preparation, the Alpha Sigma Housing Corporation will oversee the opening and operation of the newly renovated Pi Kappa Phi house. After nearly $600,000 in renovations, 1828 Fraternity Park Dr. will once again be opened to Pi Kappa Phi students at the University of Tennessee and the Alpha Sigma chapter will have a home that we can be proud of. With the new renovation come new responsibilities, making it essential for the Alpha Sigma Housing Corporation to create a housing board to alleviate the pressure off of one individual and create a group of alumni with different backgrounds to work together and maintain order for the house. The Alpha Sigma Housing Corporation (ASHC) has 8 board members and they are President Mike Mynatt, Treasurer Tim Welles, VP Strategic and Long Range Planning William Sigmon, VP Reunion Events Charles West, VP of Communications Jason Donald, VP Development Steve Evans, VP Facility Management/Operations Mike Keener, and VP Legal Alf Southerland. The members of the board will serve a term of two years. During their terms they will have monthly conference calls and to meet in Knoxville at least twice a year to discuss housing issues. The Housing Board will be responsible for: 1) Maintainung the current house; 2) Hosting at least two alumni events each year; 3) Communicating effectively with alumni; 4) Ensuring the Alpha Sigma Housing Corportation is in compliance with all obligations to the government and partner organizations; 5) Securing the future of the Alpha Sigma Housing Corporation and Pi Kappa Phi at UT; The new Alpha Sigma Housing Corp members will strive to ensure Pi Kappa’s continued success for years to come.

Tim was initiated in to the Alpha Gamma chapter at Oklahoma in 1988 and served his chapter as archon while he was in school. After graduation, Tim worked on the national fraternity staff, serving as the director of leadership and executive vice president of Pi Kappa Phi Properties. After moving to Knoxville, Tim served Alpha Sigma as chapter advisor and as a member of the Housing Corporation Board. Tim currently works for Benefits Consulting Services and lives in Knoxville with his wife Kelly and their two children.

Alf Southerland, Alpha Sigma 604- Legal Alf was initiated in to Pi Kappa Phi in 1979 and was named a Pi Kapp Scholar while he was a student and also served Alpha Sigma as Archon. Since graduation, Alf has been a loyal supporter of the Foundation as well as the national fraternity. Previously he served as the legal advisor to the Beta Nu chapter at Houston. He currently lives and works in Houston as an attorney and is a shareholder for Ogletree Deakins lawfirm.

William Sigmon, Alpha Sigma 694- Strategic Planning William was initiated in to Alpha Sigma in 1985 and served the chapter as treasurer while he was in school. After graduation, William moved back to Charlotte, NC and has since served the fraternity as an advisor for the Delta Lambda chapter at UNC-Charlotte and Regional Governor in North Carolina. In 2006, William joined the Push America Board of Directors and still serves on that board as secretary. William currently works for Bank of America as a Senior Vice President and lives in Charlotte with his wife Elizabeth and two children.

Charles West, Alpha Sigma 888- Reunion Events Charles was initiated in to Alpha Sigma in 1992 and served the chapter as historian while he was in school. After graduation, Charles went to work for the family business, West Chevrolet, one of the most successful car dealerships in east Tennessee and is currently the owner of this business. Charles served Alpha Sigma as President of (continued on page 3)


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