Pi Kapp Gator The Official publication of the Alpha Epsilon chapter of Pi Kappa Phi fraternity for alumni and friends. Spring 2007
UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA
Volunteers fix greenhouse GLENWOOD -- It took 2 1/2 years, but finally the waters have receded.
Gainesville, Florida
ALPHA EPSILON on FOX NEWS
Now, as Christopher Hill, administrator of the Duvall Presbyterian Home, puts it, it’s time to reclaim an idyllic spot along the lake that once proved therapeutic for the home’s 150 developmentally disabled residents. The Duvall Home’s greenhouse, which flooded during the 2004 hurricane season, was the site of a cleanup by members of the national Pi Kappa Phi fraternity over the weekend. Since the 2004 hurricanes, the home’s greenhouse has sat shattered, overrun by tree limbs, dirt and dead plants. The recreation area around it has been underwater and overrun by weeds and downed trees. “This used to be a sidewalk,” Hill said Thursday, pointing to a path that’s now covered with dirt and weeds. “We are just going to be reclaiming land.” He has plenty of help that weekend as 45 members of the Pi Kappa Phi national fraternity drove and bike to the home on Grand Avenue west of DeLand to help out with several restoration projects. They are a part of Push America, a national project founded by the fraternity to help the disabled. This weekend is special for group members because it marks their 100th Give-A-Push Weekend, where they spend two days constructing accessible environments for people with disabilities, or in this case helping to repair what’s been damaged.
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“It’s a very monumental time for our organization,” said Tanner Bacon, project coordinator. “It’s also going to be an exciting weekend because we haven’t been to Florida in a few years, so it will be the first time for a lot of these people to experience a Give-A-Push Weekend. That will be awesome.”
The Gentlemen of Alpha Epsilon display their Orange and Blue spirit when Fox News announced the Gators bid to the BCS Championship Game.
Hill has a list of projects for the volunteers to work on, including facelifts for two residential buildings, and repairing the greenhouse -- where residents used to enjoy working on their potted plants -- and the land around it.
and seeing appreciation on the faces of the people they help. “The results are immeasurable.” See candid photos from this event on Page 4.
“We are just ecstatic,” he said. “This is just a phenomenal service project for our residents, but also for the fraternity, just for the tremendous experience and the growth.” Bacon said he loves watching the undergraduates grow
Taking Alpha Epsilon to the Top in 2007. Meet the BOAA. See Page 3
Pi Kappa Phi wins Kappa Alpha Theta’s philanthropy Overall with the ladies of Zeta Tau Alpha. See Page 3
NEWS Briefs Brother Ryan Sullivan, F’04 Elected Vice President of IFC. Brother Morgan Sell Reelected President of Order of Omega. Brothers Josh Apfel appointed a directorship position on IFC. 9 Brothers attended the Pi Kappa Phi Mid-Year Leadership Conference in Charlotte, NC Jan. 5th-7th
Rose Court 2007 Rose Court is a tradition in which the brothers personally select ladies who show loyalty, characterize and embody the very essence of Pi Kappa Phi. Only few are selected from many candidates.
Events
The highest honor that can be bestowed is that of Rose Queen. For 2006-2007 the gentlemen of Alpha Epsilon selected Ms. Erin Rose Dunn from Zeta Tau Alpha Sorority.
Rose Queen Coronation at the Alpha Epsilon House on 2/24/07 at 2:00pm
Pi Kappa Phi wins Overall in Kappa Alpha Theta’s dodgeball tournament.
Founder’s Day Dinner at the the Alpha Epsilon House on 2/23/07 at 7:00pm
Pi Kapp Puppies was held on February 10th at the Chapter. Donation wents towards the Alachua County Humane Society. Pi Kappa Phi “No Boundaries” was held on February 27th, 2007. Proceeds of this event went to PUSH America.
Pi Kappa Phi was first runner up in the Mr. UF pageant. Eight Brothers attended GAP Weekend in Deland, Fl. Pi Kappa Phi participated with the ladies of Delta Zeta in Dance Marathon.
Calendar of
Roseball we be held on Saturday, April 21, 2007 in Jacksonville, Fl. Erin Rose Dunn from Zeta Tau Alpha was crowned Pi Kapp Rose Queen.
IN search of... The Alpha Epsilon chapter of Pi Kappa Phi is looking for 11X17 of the following years to repair old composites of the chapter. The years are 1981, 1984, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, and 1991. Please contact Jose Otero at fiuotero@ aol.com
AE CLUB is BACK The Alpha Epsilon chapter is reactivating its alumni chapter this Spring, 2007. We are looking for all alumni who are interested in helping bring back this historic Alumni Chapter of Pi Kappa Phi. If you are interested in becoming active or would like more information about Alpha Epsilon Club please contact: Ted Tagalakis AE 1760 ted@aepikapp.com 678.525.0184
Composites from year to year are being repaired.
PI KAPP Reunion After 20 awaited years the Spring 1987 class will be reunited this February. The Spring 1987 Class Reunion took place on February 16-19 (President’s Day Weekend) Key West. Bringing the Spring 1987 home to Alpha Epsilon.
We are looking for alumni volunteers for the following available positions for the Board of Alumni Advisers:
Jose Otero
Jennifer Pineiro Chapter Adviser
Initiation: 0010 Chapter: Theta Delta Email: fiuotero@aol.com
Recruitment & Marketing Adviser Initiation: Summer ‘01 Chapter Delta Phi Epsilon, Alpha Gamma Email: jpineiro@aol.com
Craig Morrison Financial Adviser Initiation:1130 Chapter: Alpha Epsilon Email: craigrmorrison@yahoo.com
-PUSH America Adviser -Faculty Adviser -New Member Education Adviser If you are interested in applying for these positions please contact Chapter Adviser Jose Otero at fiuotero@aol.com.
Meet the Board of Alumni Advisers
Wanted:
Donald Slesnick III Alumni Relations Adviser Initiation: 1888 Chapter: Alpha Epsilon Email: don@deconetworks.com
Not Pictured
Robert Paterno Legal Adviser Initiation: 0545 Chapter: Alpha Epsilon Email: randmpaterno@bellsouth.net
Betty Menendez-Aponte Risk Management Adviser Initiation: Summer ’97 Chapter: Delta Phi Epsilon, Alpha Gamma Email: dphie06@aol.com
Pete Cummings Housing Adviser Initiation: 1116 Chapter: Alpha Epsilon Email: pcummings@myway.com
Jose Otero, Chapter Adviser Jennifer Pineiro, Marketing & Recruitment Adviser Craig Morrison, Financial Adviser Donald Slesnick III, Alumni Relations Adviser Robert Paterno, Legal Adviser Betty Menendez-Aponte, Risk Management Adviser
Housing corp
Lyle Long, Archon Eric Hord, Vice Archon Yoni Benimetzky, Vice Archon Joshua Apfel, Treasurer Steven Burkholder, Secretary Ryan Sullivan, Warden AJ Urabaque, Chaplain Adam Hodson, Historian Evan Vladem, Brother-at-large Stephen Oliver, Social Chairman
BOAA
2007 Executive Board
GAP Weekend Candids
Pete Cummings, Housing Corporation President Joey Friedman, House Director Ted Tagalakis AE Club President