OMICRONICLE Omicron Chapter of Pi Kappa Phi H University of Alabama H Spring 2017
Omicron’s Centennial Celebration April 21-22 Important Schedule Changes Due to A-Day Football Game
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he Omicron Chapter of Pi Kappa Phi will celebrate its 100th anniversary on the University of Alabama’s campus on April 21-22, 2017. This once-in-a-lifetime event is cause for celebration—Omicron style! Originally planned for the following day, the university scheduled the A-Day game for April 22, so it was necessary for us to adjust our centennial celebration schedule. For an outline of the events scheduled, please see page 2, and to RSVP, visit www. members.pikapp.org/pkpimis/omicron100.
Make Your Mark on the Celebration
The event costs $50 per alumnus. This cost covers each alumnus and his guest and four drink tickets for each person. Throughout the weekend, commemorative memorabilia will be available for purchase, and registered attendees will receive a lapel pin. That weekend, we will also hold a silent auction and create a time capsule. If you have any Pi Kappa Phi
memorabilia that you would like to donate to the either event, please contact me at (615) 3106276 or debardw@bellsouth.net. We will also be playing songs throughout the weekend and requests can be sent to Matthew Jones ’98 at mjones@tjoneslawfirm.com 125th anniversary time capsule donations ideas include: t Your pledge book or pin t Mini-composite t Event T-shirts t Zap Fotos Please be sure to provide a written explanation of the item. Silent Auction donations ideas include: t Crimson Tide memorabilia or tickets t A weekend getaway in your condo, vacation home, or game day apartment t Fine wine or liquor
Live Performance by Nashville Band
The Music City Toppers will be performing at our centennial anniversary. The band is the official house band of Acme Feed & Seed and can be found on Facebook by searching the Music City Toppers. The Nashville band plays a variety of music, including funk, soul, groove, covers, and party genres. We hope you will join us in April as we celebrate the last 100 years of Omicron Chapter. For more information on the event, a full schedule, and to RSVP, please visit www.members.pikapp.org/ pkpimis/omicron100 or uapikappaphi.com. Fraternally, Warren DeBardelaben ’82 (615) 310-6267 debardw@bellsouth.net
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Centennial Anniversary Schedule of Events
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Friday, April 21, 2017 Registration 6 p.m. 100th Anniversary Grand Ball 7 p.m.-midnight On Friday evening, a reception will be held at the Grand Ball on the lawn adjacent to the Omicron Chapter House. Heavy hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar will be available, and you can dance the night away to the sounds of Motown. Additionally, contents for the 125th anniversary time capsule will be collected and guests will have the opportunity to share their contributions on stage.
Saturday, April 22, 2017 Opening Ceremony and 100th Anniversary Memorial Dedication 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Please spend your morning with Brothers for a tour of the new Chapter House, a bloody mary/champagne toast, VIP speeches, and the unveiling of the 100th anniversary monument. Afterward, there will be a special formal Chapter meeting and ceremony for initiated Brothers of the Omicron Chapter. Lastly, a silent auction of distinctive and oneof-a-kind Alabama and Pi Kappa Phi memorabilia will take place as well as commemorative T-shirts, koozies, etc., for purchase. Alabama Crimson Tide A-Day game 2 p.m.
Sunday, April 23, 2017 Omicron House Brunch 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m. On Sunday morning before you depart, please join us for brunch at the Omicron Chapter House, featuring delicious southern fare.
t is an exciting time to be a Pi Kappa Phi at the University of Alabama. As our centennial anniversary approaches, there is no better time to get involved with Omicron Chapter. A great way to stay involved with the Chapter is through the Omicron Alumni Organization (OAO). The organization’s purposes are to facilitate contacts among Brothers, organize social events, and create mentoring contacts between alumni and younger Brothers. OAO membership will consist of Brothers who participated in the campaign and others who join voluntarily. There will be no dues, but members will be encouraged to contribute to the University of Alabama – Pi Kappa Phi Building Fund. Each member will receive a custom lapel pin and a password to the Omicron Alumni Organization’s website. This site will allow members to submit stories or photos, review an events calendar, and update contact information. The website will also permit members to post job opportunities and resumes. We believe that utilizing the e-mail and social media resources available to us will fix the lack of communication among Brothers. We need Brothers who want to participate in fellowship, mentoring, and events. OAO is operating with high expectations, but recognizing the organizational challenges presented by our alumni geographic footprint. The following brothers have participated in the efforts: Bill Barton ’68 (william.barton@wellsfargoadvisors.com), John Greeves ’88 (john@ virginiagreaves.com), David Adams ’89 (rush1527@yahoo.com), Steve Smith ’88 (ssmith@noesis-capital.com), Seth Chapman ’84 (seth@weezabi.com), Whit Callahan ’64 (witcall@aol.com), Jimmy May ’71 (jmay@teamquality.com), and Phil Graff ’67 (suephil@ bellsouth.net). If you are interested in volunteering in any way or staying in touch with these efforts, contact any of us at the information listed or on Facebook. A large, connected alumni group will provide lasting benefits for all Brothers. Please share our excitement in our 100 years of Omicron Chapter. Fraternally, Steve Trimmier ’63 (800) 666-3151 steve@trimmier.com
Warren DeBardelaben ’82 (615) 310-6267 debardw@bellsouth.net
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UPDATE ON ACTIVE CHAPTER
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Peyton Johnson ’15, Jordan Vickers ’15, Austin Bolton ’13, and Jon Wilson ’14 had a blast playing with a miracle league team.
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Brothers met Alabama baseball coach Greg Goff after touring SewellThomas Stadium (named after Omicron Brother Joseph Sewell ’20). Brady Notarianni ’16 participated in a homerun derby that night.
UNDERGRADUATES WELCOME OMICRON’S 100TH YEAR All-Around Success Leading Up to the Centennial Anniversary
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he fall 2016 semester was successful all-around for the Brothers of Pi Kappa Phi. As our Chapter’s centennial approaches, we have countless aspects of our brotherhood to be proud of. From academics to intramurals, Omicron Chapter has kept its competitive edge and we are thriving at the University of Alabama.
flag football, where we placed second. We also received Master Chapter awards in member experience, branding and communication, and campus involvement at Pi Kapp College for Chapter Officers. Additionally, we received recognition for excellence in member retention.
Improving Academically
Looking ahead, we are incredibly excited to be hosting the centennial anniversary April 21-22, and we look forward to celebrating this monumental event with Brothers from all eras. As always, Omicron Chapter would not be the same without the help from our dedicated alumni. We hope to see you at the centennial celebration as we rejoice in our Chapter’s past 100 years and look forward to the next 100 years.
Academically, our GPA increased from a 3.02 in spring 2016 to a 3.09 last fall. This puts us above the all-men’s and Greek men’s averages. Thirty-two Brothers made the Dean’s List, earning a GPA of 3.5-3.99, and six men made the President’s List with a GPA greater than 4.0. With 125 active members, to earn these results is impressive and we hope to continue our academic success in the future.
Join Us April 21-22 for the Centennial Anniversary
Membership Boosts Campus Involvement
Last fall, we initiated 38 members into the brotherhood. Throughout the spring we will be preparing for recruitment early and are aiming to have a pledge class of around 50 new members. As our membership grows, so does our activity involvement. Last fall, we raised $4,000 for the Ability Experience and made it to the championship game for intramural
Fraternally, Thomas Mills ’14 Archon (334) 482-2562 tfmills@crimson.ua.edu
2017 CHAPTER OFFICERS ARCHON Thomas Mills ’14 (334) 482-2562 tfmills@crimson.ua.edu VICE ARCHON Dalton Anderson ’15
TREASURER Ryan Dolmanet ’14
HISTORIAN Peyton Johnson ’15
WARDEN Walker Lamberth ’14
CHAPLAIN Fran Pecci ’15
SECRETARY Tyler Gonska ’15
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ATTENTION: This newsletter is intended for alumni and parents. If your son is still attending the University of Alabama, he will receive a copy at the Chapter House. If he has graduated, please mail us his new address to help update our records. Thank you.
Save the Date
Centennial Anniversary - April 21-22
See pages 1 and 2 for details. To RSVP, visit www.members.pikapp.org/pkpimis/omicron100.
2 0 1 6 IN IT IAT E S
Ryan Behren • Weston, Fla. Tyler Bynum • Flower Mound, Texas Tim Czurgel* • Hoover, Ala. Jacob Dacosta • Dartmouth, Mass. Wallace Daughtry • Dothan, Ala. Augustus Dorsey* • Dothan, Ala. Daniel Dublino • Boca Raton, Fla. Christopher Engen* • Madison, Ala. Merek Freidman • Baltimore, Md. Kurt Greer • Birmingham, Ala. James Hill • Birmingham, Ala. Raymond Johnson • Westwood, N.J. Luka Kaplarevic • Chicago, Ill. James Kerr • Charleston, S.C. Bailey Lowery* • Huntsville, Ala. Peter Mehok IV • Harvest, Ala. Jeremius Mendonca IV • Plantation, Fla. Matthew Muccino • Hatfield, Mass. Ford Neal • Vestavia, Ala. Brady Notarinni • Columbus, Ohio
Maxim Pennekamp • Miami, Fla. Joseph Pewitt • Mountain Brook, Ala. Nicolas Prendes • Miami, Fla. Riley Raposa • Clinton, N.Y. Gerardo Rodriguez* • Plantation, Fla. Davis Runn* • Austin, Texas Jake Ruttenberg • Mountain Brook, Ala. Derek Saxon* • Hoover, Ala. Charlie Schott • St. Louis, Mo. Steven Sheffield* • Jackson, Ala. Dillon Simmons • Brewton, Ala. Tyson Smith • Chandler, Ariz. Trevor Thames • Vestavia, Ala. David Turner • Vestavia, Ala. John VanWagoner • Allen, Texas Ben Vigdor • Boca Raton, Fla. Andrew Wade • Jackson, Ala. Rhys Williams • Charleston, S.C. *Legacy