Epsilon Beta Fall 2017 Newsletter

Alumni Newsletter Of the Epsilon Beta Chapter

  Featured in this Issue A Visit from President Lubbers Pie a Pi Kapp Letter from the Archon Upcoming Events

A Visit from President Lubbers Who would have known that the President Emeritus of Grand Valley was an alumni of our great organization? Arend D. Lubbers, former President of Grand Valley, was inducted as an honorary member of Pi Kappa Phi upon his arrival to campus in 1969. On Sunday, December 3rd, Lubbers was able to come to our Chapter Meeting. He made many remarks on his time in the fraternity from his favorite pastimes to giving the men advice as we journey through our experiences within our organization.

Lubbers is responsible for the major expansions of the university in the region from the creation of the Pew Campus in downtown Grand Rapids to the Meijer Campus in Holland and the extended Muskegon and Traverse City programs.

Pie A Pi Kapp

Pictured above is Archon, Conner Carns, and President Emeritus Lubbers after speaking at our Chapter Meeting.

On Tuesday, November 30, 2017, the brothers of Epsilon Beta collaborated together for our first philanthropy event to support The Ability Experience. With some of our brothers as volunteers, we invited everyone to participate to pie one of us for just $1 in Kirkhof Center! Interim Dean of Students, Steve Glass, even came out to pie our Philanthropy Chairman, Yousef! From this, not only were we able to raise $300 for The Ability Experience, but we were also able to gain great exposure from our student body on campus. Also, starting in January, our chapter will be partnering with the Down Syndrome Association of West Michigan in our efforts to support a local organization. We look forward to continuing to plan great philanthropy events in the near future! If you would like to contribute, contact our Philanthropy Chairman, Yousef.

December 2017 1st Issue, 1st Edition A Pi Kappa Phi Newsletter Published by the Epsilon Beta Chapter of Pi Kappa Phi Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information contained herein. The Epsilon Beta Chapter of Pi Kappa Phi, nor Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity is liable for errors or omissions. Š 2017

Pictured left to right: Luke Rekuta, Chase Burkart, Korbin Colthorp, and Adam Monroe.

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Letter from the Archon

To the Brothers of Pi Kappa Phi - Epsilon Beta, I am excited to announce that the Epsilon Beta Chapter of Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity is re-chartering here at Grand Valley! In just under one month, we have assembled a group of men who have bound themselves together in brotherhood more than any other, and our men have exemplified themselves to be exceptional leaders not only within our organization but in the community as well.

Within our chapter, we strive for every member to be involved, not only in our fraternity, but in the community as well. ALL of our brothers are a part of other organizations on campus including the Stars for Make-a-Wish Foundation, Pre-Med Club, Collegiate Entrepreneurs' Organization, as well as Kids in Motion; and these are just a few of the clubs and organizations that our brothers are a part of. As we continue to grow, we have high hopes of recruiting new members who uphold our values and mission of creating an uncommon and lifelong brotherhood. At this time, our chapter is actively searching for a council of advisors, specifically a chapter advisor. If you believe this is something that you would be interested in, please reach out to me and I would be more than willing to answer any questions that you may have about the opportunity.

As we transition into another semester and year, I want to wish you and your family Happy Holidays and a Happy New Year! I hope the New Year brings you continued joy and many blessings to come.

In Brotherhood, Conner Jack Carns

Upcoming Events There are currently no upcoming alumni events planned but we promise there will be soon. Please stay tuned, we will be sure to let you know well in advance.

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Epsilon Beta Executive Council Archon - Conner Carns Conner is a junior Finance major with minors in biology and chemistry from Holland, MI, with aspirations of pursuing a career as a surgeon. He also works at Disability Support Resources on campus as a student supervisor. In his spare time, he enjoys playing with his puppy, Bentley, and getting to know the brothers! “I’m excited for our chapter to recharter here at Grand Valley,” Conner says, “Our brotherhood has already created something positive on campus and I look forward to further leading our chapter for the future.” Conner continues to work proactively for our chapter and has many plans to come as we develop.

Contact: (616) 644-8716 or carnsco@mail.gvsu.edu

Vice Archon - Adam Monroe

A native from Livonia, MI, Adam is a Marketing and Entrepreneurship double major. He is involved in the Students for Special Olympics Advocacy Club and many intramural sports. He spends much of his free time playing basketball or spending time with his girlfriend. What Adam is looking forward to most about out chapter is the ability to pave the path for our future brothers to be successful.

Contact: (734) 658-4370 or monroead@mail.gvsu.edu

Treasurer - Bradley Gauss

Bradley is currently an Accounting and Entrepreneurship double major. He is also part of the CEO Club and IPO Club.

“I am so excited for the opportunity to build a brand new chapter into what we want to make of it, and to curve the ‘frat’ stereotype,” he says. He is looking forward to developing himself professionally and to make a difference in the lives of his fraternity brothers and of members in the community. Contact: (517) 917-6005 or gaussbr@mail.gvsu.edu

Secretary - Alex Kroll

Alex is a freshman studying Business Management from Plymouth, Michigan. Alex is a part of the boxing club on campus and enjoys running and biking. He intends on participating in the upcoming Gear Up Florida event this summer in support of our philanthropy, The Ability Experience. As a freshman, he looks forward to watching Pi Kappa Phi's impact on campus and in the community over the next four years of his college career. "I am excited to bond with my brothers and watch us grow together as a fraternity.” Contact: (734) 386-6680 or krollale@mail.gvsu.edu

Address Correspondence to:

Epsilon Beta - Grand Valley State University Office of Student Life | Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity 1110 Kirkhof Center Allendale, MI 49401

gvsupikapp@gmail.com

Warden - Christopher Nostrant

Christopher is a Biomedical Science major and is pursuing minors in applied statistics and chemistry. His home town is Rockford, Michigan. In his spare time Christopher is often playing video games or working in the chemistry stockroom on campus. He, "Looks forward to making the new membership education program the best it can be!” Contact: (616) 540-8160 or nostranc@mail.gvsu.edu

Historian - Leo Shustock

Leo is a Freshman and currently a Nursing major originally from Flint, MI. He is a member of the Pre-Nursing Association. "It's so exciting to see where we started and how far we have come. I can't wait to watch us grow over the next four years and become a respectable chapter on campus," Leo says. Leo looks forward to building bonds with his new brothers and creating a great reputation for our chpater. Contact: (810) 845-1712 or shustocl@mail.gvsu.edu

Chaplain - Jack Krehbiel

Jack is a Business Management major and plans on earning his Masters in Healthcare Administration. He hopes to, “Start a successful new chapter at GVSU that strives to challenge individuals to become the best man they can be!” He is looking forward to making life-long friends that Pi Kappa Phi will offer him. Contact: (248) 953-1655 or krehbiej@mail.gvsu.edu

Philanthropy - Yousef Qadumi

Yousef is an Exercise Science major with a pre-professional emphasis in physician assistant studies from Kentwood, Michigan. In his spare time, Yousef likes to play hockey and basketball. Yousef says he is looking forward to working close to people with all kinds of abilities and to raise as much money for The Ability Experience as possible. Contact: (616) 212-8954 or qadumiy@mail.gvsu.edu

Risk Management - Luke Rekuta

Luke is currently a Sports Marketing major from Clarkston, MI. "The reason I joined Pi Kappa Phi was the brotherhood aspect, the friendships and bonds created from within. I was also excited for the once in a lifetime opportunity to become a Founding Father.” Luke has been extremely involved in all aspects of our fraternal matters from helping the social chairman plan events to delivering gifts to sororities in his free time. Contact: (248) 875-2544 or rekutal@mail.gvsu.edu

Standards Board Chairman Chase Burkart

Chase is an Illinois native who is very excited to be a part of the great organization of Pi Kappa Phi. He is a Criminal Justice and Psychology double major with hopes of getting accepted into graduate school to become a clinical psychologist. On top of being the Standards Board Chairman for our chapter, he also is the student manager at the recreational center on campus and is on the Grand Valley Rugby Team. He is looking forward to creating a strong brotherhood for all and helping out with The Ability Experience. Contact: (815) 687-2081 or burkartc@mail.gvsu.edu