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CEOCORNER by MARK E. TIMMES

the potential of leadership Our nation just completed one of the most intense and scrutinized elections in our history. Passions ran high and voter turn-out nearly reached the level of the 1960 Nixon-Kennedy election. Regardless of which candidate or party you supported, this election will be remembered as a call for change and optimism in the leadership and potential of our new president. The same optimism and hope of potential takes place in our student chapters each year as our young men run for archon once or twice a year. Very few brothers have the honor of being called “Archon of Pi Kappa Phi.” With that title comes the duty and privilege to lead a chapter to its full potential. There are many definitions of leadership. Perhaps it is best put as “getting others to follow.” It is this theme of “leadership and potential” that underscores our Second Century Vision wherein Pi Kappa Phi seeks to “Redefine Fraternity as a Lifelong Brotherhood of Leaders.” Just as the nation completed its election process, so did the fraternity at the 51st Supreme Chapter. Jeff Wahlen, Alpha Epsilon (Florida), assumed the reins as the 36th National President of Pi Kappa Phi. He, along with the other members of the National Council, are charged with guiding the fraternity to reach its potential in the lives of our student and alumni members. On page 11 read about Jeff and his legacy of leadership inside and outside the fraternity and his aspirations for the fraternity. His journey started because someone saw the potential in him for Pi Kappa Phi as a freshman at the University of Florida. Other men have stepped forward to lead the affiliates of the greater fraternity towards its potential. Chuck Barnard, Delta Delta (Truman State), assumes the reins as President of Pi Kappa Phi Properties from Glenn Aspinwall, Gamma Kappa (Georgia Southern); and John Pierce, Beta Eta (Florida State), takes over as President of Push America from Bob Lane, Alpha Omicron (Iowa State). For their service we are grateful. On page 16 you will read about Bruce Rogers, Chi (Stetson), our Mr. Pi Kappa Phi 2008. His leadership through service has inspired us to see the potential for a greater cause in a lone cyclist traveling the country one summer on behalf of people with disabilities. As a result of this fulfilled potential, Pi Kappa Phi—through Push America—continues to be recognized as the leading Greek philanthropy. You will also read about the other award-winning volunteers, students and chapters who continue to reach the true potential of leadership through their efforts on our college and university campuses. Thus lies the challenge and the opportunity: To lead our fraternity to its great potential in all our endeavors. In these troubling and challenging times, young men need true fraternity in their lives more than ever. Enjoy this issue of the Star & Lamp! Yours in the brotherhood of Pi Kappa Phi,

Mark E. Timmes Chief Executive Officer mtimmes@pikapp.org

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PAGEONE THETA rho western michigan UNIVERSITY Kalamazoo, Michigan Founded: April 12, 2008

Founding Members: 27 Colonized: Spring 2007

On April 12, 2008, Pi Kappa Phi granted a charter to Theta Rho chapter at Western Michigan University. A group of 25 undergraduates and two alumni were initiated as founding fathers by an initiation team from Alpha Theta (Michigan State). Past National President Phillip M. Summers, Alpha Psi (Indiana), served as the installing officer and was assisted by the regional governor of the Great Lakes Region, Paul Johnson, Epsilon Beta (Grand Valley State). Also in attendance were leadership consultants Derek Berger, Beta Xi (Central Michigan); Billy Boulden, Eta Iota (Christopher Newport); and Jake Henderson, Beta Theta (Arizona).

THETA sigma california state - long beach Long Beach, California Founded: April 19, 2008

Founding Members: 35 Colonized: Fall 2006

Pi Kappa Phi granted its 210th charter to Theta Sigma chapter at California State – Long Beach. Brothers from Eta Sigma (UCLA) and Zeta Mu (Cal State - Northridge) served as the initiating teams for the men who were initiated as founding fathers of Theta Sigma. National Secretary Tracy Maddux, Zeta Theta (Texas), served as the installing officer and was assisted by So Cal Regional Governor Todd Sargent, Eta Sigma (UCLA). Representing the national fraternity were leadership consultants Derek Berger, Beta Xi (Central Michigan); Walter Pape, Zeta Phi (Colorado State); Billy Boulden, Eta Iota (Christopher Newport); and Jake Henderson, Beta Theta (Arizona).

THETA tau high point uNIVERSITY High Point, North Carolina Founded: April 19, 2008

Founding Members: 28 Colonized: Fall 2006

Theta Tau at High Point University became Pi Kappa Phi’s newest chapter after receiving its charter on April 19, 2008. Members of Epsilon Alpha (Elon) served as the initiation team for the 25 undergraduates and three alumni who became the founding fathers for the Theta Tau chapter. Members from Eta Zeta (Queens) and Delta Lambda (UNC-Charlotte) also assisted with the Ritual of Initiation. National Chaplain Dave White, Beta Alpha (NJIT), served as the installing officer and was assisted by Queen City Regional Governor Dick Baker, Delta Beta (North Georgia). National staff members helping to facilitate the event were Director of Chapter Services Brandon Belote, Theta Alpha (Southern Miss), and Director of Business Affairs Joe Costello, Beta Iota (Toledo).

alpha zeta oregon state uNIVERSITY If you are interested in helping with Pi Kappa Phi’s expansion efforts or for more information about expansion, contact Director of Expansion Woody Woodcock at wwoodcock@pikapp.org or (800) 929-1904 ext. 130.

Corvallis, Oregon Re-Founded: May 31 , 2008

Founding Members: 41 Colonized: Spring 2008

Alpha Zeta chapter was re-organized with a class of re-founding members in the late spring of 2008. National Secretary Tracy Maddux, Zeta Theta (Texas), presided as the installing officer, while teams from Eta Omicron (San Francisco State), Theta Iota (Washington State) and Theta Omicron (Nevada-Reno) performed the Ritual of Initiation for the 41 new initiates of the chapter. Leadership consultants Jake Henderson, Beta Theta (Arizona), and Derek Berger, Beta Xi (Central Michigan), represented the national fraternity.

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For our cover story, we’ve reprinted National President Jeff Wahlen’s inaugural address from Supreme Chapter. In his remarks, Wahlen spoke of the importance of brotherhood, leadership and family.

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Cover Story: A Leader Among Leaders

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In this installment of our “leadership in focus” series, read about the impact of one man’s words helped an alumnus realize his potential.

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CONTRIBUTORS TOM ATWOOD BRANDON BELOTE DEREK BERGER GREG BUEHNER MIKE COLLINS LORI EBERT STEVE EVANS KEVIN KELLY ANDY THOMAS KYLE THOMAS JEFF WAHLEN CHRISTIAN WIGGINS WOODY WOODCOCK

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COVER Jeff Wahlen, Alpha Epsilon (Florida), was sworn-in as the 36th National President of Pi Kappa Phi at the 51st Supreme Chapter in Denver, Colo., this summer.

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a life for others by Andy Thomas

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t’s often said that one thing leads to another. And for me, that couldn’t be closer to the truth. In the winter of 2005, I was accepted as a cyclist on the 2005 Journey of Hope team. Although I didn’t know it at the time, my experience that summer would shape my future more than I could ever imagine. Push America and the Journey of Hope helped to uncover a deeper commitment to service within myself. As a freshman at the University of Colorado, I knew I was interested in being involved with a service-oriented organization. When I was introduced to Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity, I knew it was where I belonged. Nearly every week, my chapter held service projects with kids with disabilities like “buddy bowling” and “buddy baseball” or other friendship visits. Five years later, as an alumnus, I decided to take my commitment to service to the next level; I applied for the Journey of Hope team. And as I cycled 4,000 miles across the country for people with disabilities, I knew I was on the right path. I knew service would always be a part of my life.

living in poverty, it always seems like I get so much more than I am able to give. Our work in the Philippines consisted mostly of serving Manila’s poor urban youth. We helped the community in various projects to improve its livelihood and spent a part of each week organizing projects like ‘Hygiene Days,’ during which we would give children baths, haircuts, food and clothing. Our team also facilitated clinics where we volunteered alongside local doctors to provide medical assistance to children that would otherwise not be able to receive medical care. Most of our time, though, was spent working with a small school that served a poor neighborhood. We provided lessons and meals daily, and organized the construction of a school playground. One of my favorite students at the school—a second-grader named Alfred— was diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy. He has trouble speaking, so the school gives him special attention in the classroom to help him learn to communicate with his classmates. I, too, struggled at times to communicate with some of the children

“ALTHOUGH I DIDN’T KNOW IT AT THE TIME, MY EXPERIENCE THAT SUMMER WOULD SHAPE MY FUTURE MORE THAN I COULD EVER IMAGINE.”

Andy Thomas, Eta Gamma (Colorado), and his wife, Mary, huddle with school children they helped teach during their eight months in Manila, Philippines.

Three years later, in that same spirit of taking my commitment to the next level, my wife and I decided to take an unconventional journey. We put our professional lives on hold and left our families; and in January of 2008, we exchanged the crisp Colorado air for the heat and humidity of Manila, Philippines. For the next eight months, we volunteered for a program that focused on helping urban youth living in poverty. Push America’s influence on me—as an undergraduate as well as an alumnus on the Journey of Hope—played a big part in our decision to serve abroad. Because after saying farewell to my Journey of Hope team on the lawn of the U.S. Capitol, I found that I really missed the excitement and fulfillment that comes with serving others. Whether cycling to raise awareness on behalf people with disabilities or helping children who are

at the school because of the language barrier. But spending time with Alfred was different. We connected on a level that I could only compare to the connections I made as an undergraduate during our weekly service projects or during my time on the Journey of Hope. Living in the Philippines and working with Manila’s poor was one of the hardest and most challenging things that I have ever done. However, I believe I was stretched as a human being, and now I know I’m a better man for it. So does one thing really lead to another? I believe this principle to be the very root of Push America’s mission of building leaders of tomorrow by serving people with disabilities today. And I know without a doubt that my path to Manila and to living a life for others started with a commitment to Pi Kappa Phi and Push America.

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classroom What do Holland, England, France and Spain have in common? Beside the fact that they are all Western European nations, they also represent the study abroad destinations of the Pi Kappa Phi Foundation’s inaugural class of International Scholars. Launched last year to empower students who might not otherwise be able to afford such an experience, the Foundation’s International Scholars Program granted scholarships to four talented student leaders with diverse study interests such as medicine, architecture, political science and economics to pursue additional studies abroad. “The program at Versailles will help me to develop as an architect in both aesthetic theory and practical building solutions,” said Todd Mackinson, who is studying in France this semester. “France is home to several major architectural movements, and the opportunity to study these styles will give me a great advantage both academically and professionally.” The Foundation’s International Scholars Program recognizes that in an ever-globalizing world, the challenges of tomorrow will require thoughtful leadership that is steeped in consideration of the world beyond the United States. If you would like to learn more about the International Scholars Program, please contact Tom Atwood at (800) 929-1906.

john arvesen theta kappa (baylor) junior/pre-med Maastricht, Holland

todd mackinson upsilon (illinois) sophomore/architecture Versailles, france

theodore mckercher theta alpha (southern miss) senior/political science london, england

brandon vaughan eta Nu (pennsylvania) sophomore/economics Madrid, spain

Congress Renews IRA Rollover Provision In October, President Bush signed into law a two-year extension of the IRA Rollover Provision (H.R. 1424), which exempts from taxable income any funds transferred—or “rolled over”—from an Individual Retirement Account (IRA) to a charitable organization such as the Pi Kappa Phi Foundation. The provision is retroactive and will apply to gifts made from January 1, 2008, through December 31, 2009.

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The following limitations apply to the provision: (1) the donor must be 70 ½ or older; (2) the cap on annual IRA rollovers is $100,000; and (3) The contribution must be a direct gift (meaning it cannot be a planned gift). If you qualify and would like to speak with the Foundation about making such a gift, please contact Tom Atwood at (800) 929-1906.

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populated the pages of the Star & Lamp for decades, bringing credit to not only themselves, but to their chapter, school and fraternity as well. As a part of the broader Pi Kapp Scholars Program, the Foundation grants Outstanding Associate Member scholarships, which For more than 80 years, Pi Kappa Phi recognize those students who balance the has been recognizing some of the best and demands of the classroom and associate brightest students within the fraternity through membership; as well as Turnaround the Foundation’s Pi Kapp Scholars Program. Scholar scholarships, which reward the This year, the Pi Kappa Phi Foundation accomplishments of students who, despite selected 14 student leaders from a pool a slower than desired start, show sustained of more than 100 applicants that had an academic improvement over several semesters. average grade point average of nearly 3.52. If you would like to learn more about the Pi The Pi Kapp Scholar award is the Kapp Scholars Program, or make an unrestricted premier academic award offered by the Pi gift in support of Pi Kappa Phi’s efforts to develop Kappa Phi Foundation. The program began leaders and scholars, please contact Tom in 1927, and recipients of this distinction have Atwood at (800) 929-1906.

{ pi kapp scholars } gregory amend

daniel buoniconti

daniel butler

delta (furman) SenioR/Biochemistry

beta epsilon (missouri) SenioR/journalism

beta theta (arizona) junioR/psychology

glenn goorsky

stephen o’neal

brock reiter

Epsilon Rho (lenoir-rhyne) junioR/finance

eta chi (texas christian) SenioR/economics

alpha omicron (iowa state) SenioR/kinesiology

steven sachs

matthew sloan

psi (cornell) junioR/biology

theta mu (umass) SenioR/biology

{ outstanding associate members } matthew karny

philip may

leixin zhao

delta alpha (virginia tech) sophomore/engineering

eta (emory) sophomore/chemistry

psi (cornell) freshman/economics

{ turnaround scholars } elliot armstrong

daniel entrekin

kevin hennessy

delta tau (james madison) junior/communications

gamma gamma (troy) sophomore/Journalism

eta lambda (Brockport) senior/leisure studies

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For more information on housing for your chapter, contact Greg Buehner at (704) 504-0888 ext. 105 or gbuehner@pikapp.org.

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“The fraternity expects this program to have a significant impact on student behaviors,” said Dr. Lori Hart Ebert, Pi Kappa Phi’s director of alcohol education, “which is why the National Council has made GreekLifeEdu a requirement of initiation for all new associate members starting this fall.”

BREAK THE CYCLE E-Card Expanding upon its current portfolio of alcohol education and risk management programs, Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity has introduced new initiatives this fall to further strengthen the education and training it provides to its members. The additions are intended to support the fraternity’s risk management philosophy: “Through education, training, and mature adult guidance, we provide the tools to help students make good choices and to understand the consequences of their choices. The organization will hold chapters and individual chapter members accountable for the choices they make.”

GreekLifeEdu The first of the new initiatives is “GreekLifeEdu.” Created by Outside The Classroom, GreekLifeEdu is an online prevention program tailored to the needs of Greek organizations. The program is designed to help students make safer and healthier decisions regarding alcohol consumption, hazing and sexual assault. GreekLifeEdu’s approach educates an entire group of students about behaviors that compromise personal safety and challenges preconceived social norms. Customized to each student, the course provides an experience that impacts both individual behavior and community culture, reducing risk for the organization as a whole. GreekLifeEdu presents non-opinionated, science-based content in an easily accessible, online format. Surveys, knowledge tests, and interactive exercises create a highly engaging experience for the course’s participants. It also features student testimonials that encourage participants to adopt positive behaviors and build self-efficacy. Additional “what would you do?” scenarios help students practice and reinforce these new behaviors. Some the course’s features include personalized pathways and feedback for an experience unique to each user; realistic simulations that allow students to evaluate their decisions; and resources specific to Pi Kappa Phi such as policies, procedures, and staff contacts.

Another new initiative put in place this fall is the fraternity’s “Break the Cycle” 21st birthday e-card. This automated e-card is sent to members a few days before their 21st birthday, inviting them to break the cycle of risky behavior and encouraging them to celebrate safely. The e-card provides information and tips on reducing risk and celebrating in a responsible manner.

Response Ability “Response Ability” is an educational DVD that encourages people to avoid “bystander behavior.” Bystander behavior is the act of observing a negative situation but taking no action to prevent or stop it. Bringing together a diverse group of collegians from across the country, “Response Ability” helps viewers understand how group dynamics can prevent people from taking action to stop dangerous or unhealthy behavior. The DVD also demonstrates successful intervention skills to use if you encounter such behavior. “Bystander behavior can be dangerous because it prevents us from taking action against a situation or behavior that we know to be wrong. The ‘Response Ability’ DVD explains why we don’t take action in those instances and then how to overcome those societal barriers,” said Pi Kappa Phi’s Director of Chapter Services Brandon Belote, Theta Alpha (Southern Miss), who was one of three Pi Kapps to participate in the project. The original intent of the project was to focus on hazing. However, the video confronts several other societal issues, like drug and alcohol abuse, driving under the influence, sexual abuse, racism, homophobia, anti‑Semitism, sexism, eating disorders, and gambling addiction. Pi Kappa Phi will debut “Response Ability” at Mid Year Leadership Conference 2009. Following the conference, chapters will be able to request copies of the DVD from the National Headquarters.

For more information about Pi Kappa Phi’s alcohol education and risk management programs or to inquire about volunteering, contact Dr. Lori Ebert, director of alcohol education, at lebert@pikapp.org or (404) 816-0111; or Kevin Kelly, director of risk management, at kkelly@pikapp.org or (800) 929-1904 ext. 135.

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leadership in Focus:

potentialimpact by Mike Collins, Kappa (North Carolina)

y father used to joke that I was at Carolina for three terms; Nixon’s, Ford’s and Carter’s. He wasn’t far from the truth. I entered the University of North Carolina as a freshman in the fall of 1970 and joined Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity the following spring. Back then, you could say I was the personification of that old cliché, “Classes? They’re just so time-consuming.” To say that my academic career was off to a rocky start is an understatement at best. During my years at Carolina, I received three separate letters from the university president instructing me to make other plans for the fall because I was not academically eligible to return. Like so many of my peers, I would take summer classes to improve my G.P.A. And each time, I arose like an academic Lazarus back into good standing. At the end of spring 1974 was graduation weekend—a weekend that was supposed to be one of the happiest of my life as well as my parents’. However, rather than tossing my cap upwards toward that Carolina blue sky, I found myself returning home with no degree, no job and not much self-respect. After finding a job and trying my hand in the “real world” for a few years, I returned to Chapel Hill in the summer of 1978 with high hopes of completing my degree. Once again, I became side-tracked, and it took a whole year before I finally graduated. Over the next decade that would ensue, I became decidedly more serious about life. By 1989, I was the media relations director at UNC’s KenanFlagler School of Business—then a Top 10 business school. But no matter how impressive I thought my accomplishments to be, I still felt somewhat inferior to peers who had “done it the right way.” That all changed when I met former UNC Chancellor Christopher C. Fordham III.

was introduced to the recently retired Chancellor Fordham at a reception in spring of 1989. He asked if I was an alumnus. I quipped, “Yes sir, I’m an alum.” His next question, logically, was “Oh, when did you graduate?” I, of course, was expecting his question—with a certain degree of anxiety I might add. I confessed, though somewhat reluctantly, to my spotty track record while in Chapel Hill.

That is when the chancellor smiled, placed his hand on my shoulder and offered a bit of advice that changed my life. He said matter-of-factly, “Mike, how long it takes a person to complete a degree has never been a good indicator of that person’s potential.” I never again looked at my circuitous, nontraditional, academic journey as negative. In fact, Chancellor Fordham’s affirmation boosted me to a graduate degree—albeit from Duke—which led to a variety of business and personal accomplishments. Even now, every time I run into a substantial obstacle, I remember the chancellor’s words. Let me just add that Chancellor Christopher Fordham’s life is full of accomplishments. He is credited with helping to create the Area Health Education Centers program, a collection of rural medical clinics across the state. Tens of thousands of North Carolinians are probably healthier than they might have been without his vision. He oversaw a major revision in the undergraduate curriculum, and UNC’s research funding tripled from $50 million to $150 million during his eight-year tenure as chancellor. He also managed the building boom at the university during the 1980s. All of these outstanding accomplishments are, of course, important. But the fact that he took the time to reach out to one person is what, for me, made a difference.

few years ago, I was rummaging through a box of old Kappa chapter photographs. Many of the pictures dated back to the 1920s. As I flipped through them, one of the students caught my eye. He was a good-looking young man with short blond hair parted down the middle who was wearing a high-collared formal coat. I turned over the hardboard photo and read the handwritten caption, “Christopher C. Fordham.” It turns out that the man who imparted those words of wisdom that dramatically changed my life was the grandson of one of Kappa chapter’s earliest members. Twenty years later, those words continue to impact my life. As I held the photograph in my hand, I couldn’t help but wonder how Pi Kappa Phi had impacted Chancellor Fordham’s grandfather’s life, and I couldn’t help but appreciate how his grandson had impacted my own.

“Leadership in Focus” is an interactive series meant to involve and enlighten our audience by providing unique perspectives on leadership as it manifests itself in the daily lives of our readers.

If you would like to share your thoughts on leadership, please send your submission to star&lamp@pikapp.org

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a leader among

leaders The Inaugural Address of National President Jeff Wahlen

while i was sitting in your seat 26 years ago, i never dreamed that i would be up here delivering the national president’s address. my journey with pi kappa phi has taken me to places i never imagined.—and it began with a toothbrush.

ike many of you, my parents drove me to a college, moved me into my dorm room and left me—all alone on a large college campus. I only knew a few people. I didn’t know where my classes were, where I should eat, or where to go to meet people. I was 17 years old and lost. So, after feeling sorry for myself awhile, I did what we all do eventually—I went out to find my way. I ended up on fraternity row and went to several parties—and I had a great time. I went to the Pi Kappa Phi house, and it seemed just like the others. Then, one morning during rush week, my phone rang. It was Skip Dvornick. He needed a toothbrush. He was going to the store and wanted to know if I wanted to come along. All of the other fraternities were inviting me to parties, and Skip was inviting me to go to the store for a toothbrush. At first I thought this was odd, but then it clicked. I was alone, trying to find my way, and the brothers of Pi Kappa Phi could help me.

So, I went to the store with Skip. Later that day the brothers of Pi Kappa Phi invited me to play football. The next day, we hung out by the pool. And along the way, I started to feel something. It felt like family, a family of brothers. Who would have thought that something like a toothbrush could lead to the bonds of brotherhood? I certainly didn’t, but I joined—because one brother reached out to me and showed me that Pi Kappa Phi could help me find my way.

ow, I may have joined Pi Kappa Phi because of a toothbrush, but I’m here today because of good leadership—not necessarily by me, but good leadership for me. For the last 27 years, I have followed some great leaders—local alumni; chapter advisors; regional governors; Push America, Properties and Foundation board members; National Council members; and members of the best fraternity staff in the nation. I’ve served with educators,

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The National Council elected at the 51st Supreme Chapter: President Jeff Wahlen, Vice President Mark Jacobs, Treasurer Dudley Woody, Historian Tom Sullivan, Secretary Tracy Maddux, Chancellor Dan Bosshart, Chaplain Dave White.

real estate executives, bankers, lawyers, entrepreneurs, judges, doctors, engineers and military men. And you know what? They applied good leadership on me. They were positive. They encouraged. They were enthusiastic. They complimented. They set good examples. I watched them carefully. They criticized ideas, not people. They shared the credit, and they took the blame. They made it their business to find skills and qualities in people and then put them to work. They helped people contribute. And they took an interest in me. They helped me and encouraged me. And when I needed it, they kicked me in the seat of the pants. So, in so many ways, I am here because of those brothers of Pi Kappa Phi who exercised the art of good leadership on me. If you like what you get for the next two years, you can thank them—if not, you can blame me.

’m also here for another reason—I am here because of good family. Pi Kappa Phi has been part of my family from the beginning. Tradition requires that all good brothers of Pi Kappa Phi

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i’m here today because of good leadership—not necessarily by me,

but good leadership for me.

marry up , and I honored that tradition. I found a partner, Kris, who is nicer, brighter, more talented, harder working and all-around better than me. She was at Florida State, and I was at Florida. So, I did what every red-blooded American man in my position would do—I shamelessly chased her across the state and transferred to FSU. Next Saturday, we will celebrate 22 years of marriage. We have two beautiful children: Benjamin and Daniel. Benjamin is 12, and this is his fifth Supreme Chapter. Daniel is 9, and this is his third. My brother Eric, an initiate of Beta Eta chapter, jokes that I take my family to Supreme Chapter and call it a vacation. But Supreme Chapter is more than a vacation for my family. My job as a parent is to help my children become successful, and part of that is exposing them to successful people. You do not meet people like Bruce

Rogers every day. You don’t often have the opportunity to listen to a General Kehler. My children do not get to see successful college men like you who are committed to leadership, scholarship and service. So I bring them to Supreme Chapter, and they see and they listen and they learn. And they will be better for it.

ow, people always ask what the fraternity is going to do on my watch. Here’s my answer: We are going to take what we have and make it better. We are going to execute our Second Century Vision. We are going to find ways to help chapters better manage their finances. We are going to explore how we can better use technology. And we are going to expand—to blue chip schools like the University of Southern California, Florida State, Auburn, Nebraska, North Carolina, Miami and Villanova. But that’s not all. We are going to focus on the art of leadership. We are going to make it our business to discover the really great things our chapters are doing, so we can share those successes with others. We are

Incoming National President Jeff Wahlen delivers his inaugural address following the final session of Supreme Chapter.

going to identify the great student leaders in our chapters and hold them up as examples for others. We are going to showcase our great alumni leaders, so we can all see and learn. We are going to develop new educational programming. And we are going to develop new ways to reward our most successful brothers and chapters. And as you probably already know, we are also going to focus on the “family” part of fraternity. We are going to find new and better ways to foster the family feeling we enjoy as a fraternity.

t each of your seats, you will find a gold coin. It’s a challenge coin. I want you to pick it up and take it home. I want you to carry it with you or put it where you see it every day. And everytime you see it, remember these challenges, these things we need you to do. First, we need you, each of you, to commit yourself to the art of leadership—for yourself, your chapter and your fraternity. Always be positive. Encourage. Compliment. Criticize ideas, not people. Set good examples.

Pi Kappa Phi needs great leaders. In fact, the world needs great leaders. So be a great leader. Give your chapter hope. Make it your business to find a skill or quality in each of your chapter brothers, and find a way to put those skills and qualities to work for your chapter. Help your brothers feel good about being a member of Pi Kappa Phi by giving them a job they can do, and reward them when they do it well. Create a culture of success in your chapter. Second, I want you to find a way to embrace “leadership through service.” Our best chapters have embraced Push America and made service an integral part of chapter life. I have met hundreds of

we need you, each of you,

to commit yourself

to the art

of leadership—for yourself, your chapter and your fraternity.

brothers who have been involved in Push America. Cyclists, builders, and volunteers. And whether they have cycled across America or constructed accessible ramps or volunteered in the community, all of them have been on a journey. They have learned

about themselves and how blessed they are; they’ve learned to be compassionate and the importance of giving themselves to others. They have learned how to serve. They have taken a journey that will forever change their lives, and the lives of others. Finally, I challenge you to remember the toothbrush. There are thousands of young college men across the country who are going off to school—and who will be looking to find their way. They are thirsty for family. They are thirsty for brotherhood. So, extend yourselves to them.

i Kappa Phi is growing bigger and stronger every day. We alumni know why. We stand up here and make speeches, but you men are the ones on the ground, fighting the battle every day and working to make our fraternity even better. You are the ones who show us that to be a Pi Kappa Phi is to be a leader. And for that, we all say thank you. I am humbled by the opportunity to be your National President and speak for the entire National Council when I say we are honored by the trust you have placed in us. Thank you very much, and God Bless our Fraternity. LEADERS BY CHOICE

From July 25 to 29, 2008, Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity hosted its 51st Supreme Chapter in Denver, Colo. Students, alumni, spouses, guests and children— nearly 600 in all—were treated to a host of exciting events at Pi Kappa Phi’s first national convention to be held in the Centennial State. In the spirit of hospitality and fellowship, alumnus Bruce Rogers, Chi (Stetson), and his wife, Sally, opened their beautiful home in the mountains to welcome the members of the greater fraternity’s four affiliate boards, the national staff, and guests for a special pre-convention event. The outgoing board presidents—National President John Andrews, Push America President Bob Lane and Pi Kappa Phi Properties President Glenn Aspinwall—were recognized for their service as a part of the evening’s informal program. Over the next four days, students and alumni attended committee meetings, considered legislation and elected a new national council; while spouses, guests and children enjoyed Downtown Denver’s historic Brown Palace Hotel, the Denver Zoo, the Denver Art Museum, the 16th Street Mall and many other attractions.

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The convention opened in patriotic fashion as attendees headed to the 1940s-era Air Force hanger that is home to the “Wings Over the Rockies” Air & Space Museum for a tour and dinner. United States Air Force General Robert Kehler, the event’s featured guest speaker, addressed a crowd of more than 500. In his remarks he challenged the audience to recognize the difference between leading and managing, and to seize opportunities to lead in all aspects of life.

aturday began with Beta Eta alumnus John Pierce headlining the Alumni Breakfast program. As director of research and brand management for the U.S. Olympic Committee, Pierce led the U.S. Olympic team’s brand development efforts. He discussed the campaign “Amazing Awaits,” created by his committee to promote the 2008 Summer Games in Beijing. In his remarks, he imparted that “Amazing Awaits” in all of us—in our Olympians, in Americans, and in Pi Kappa Phis. Following the breakfast was the first of the Supreme Chapter’s

legislative sessions. After the meeting was called to order, the Supreme Chapter upheld its long-standing Supreme Chapter tradition of presenting the Past National Presidents, Mr. Pi Kappa Phis and former Executive Directors in attendance. Those recognized were Ted A. Scharfenstein, Beta Beta (Florida Southern); Stephen P. DePalma, Beta Alpha (NJIT); Phillip M. Summers, Alpha Psi (Indiana); Jerry T. Brewer, Sigma (South Carolina); R. Nathan Hightower, Omicron (Alabama); David G. Lane, Omega (Purdue); J. Ernest Johnson, Alpha Iota (Auburn); Emmett O. Dendy, Omicron (Alabama); Kelley A. Bergstrom, Alpha Omicron, (Iowa State); Joseph L. Alexander, Gamma Alpha (West Alabama); Durward W. Owen, Xi (Roanoke); and Allen O. Woody III, Xi (Roanoke). Assisting the National Council in their convention duties was local alumnus and Foundation Trustee Frank M. Parrish, Alpha Omicron (Iowa State), who served as the Warden Pro Tem.

Pi Kappa Phi’s 2008 Hall of Fame inductee, Richard Viguerie, Beta Nu (Houston), addressed students and alumni at the Foundation Awards Lunch. Viguerie, renowned in political circles for pioneering the use of direct mail in campaign fundraising, provided insights into leadership and how Pi Kappa Phi shaped his career in American politics. Of his experience as a student in Pi Kappa Phi, he described the fraternity as helping to create environments outside of his comfort zone, which aided in the development of new skills that prepared him to chart his course through the nation’s political landscape. Prior to Viguerie’s address, the Foundation recognized its Pi Kapp Scholars and International Scholars award winners as well as other alumni and volunteer award recipients. Pi Kappa Phi continued recognizing its most successful and committed alumni, students and chapters at the Supreme Banquet on Saturday evening. Among the honors given were the

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Volunteer Hours Award and the Push America Cup, recognizing the chapters with the most volunteer hours and the highest Push America fundraising total respectively; the Howard H. Baker Leadership Award, which goes to the student who displays the most outstanding leadership outside the chapter room; and the Phillip M. Summers Student of the Year Award, which is given to the fraternity’s most outstanding student leader. Also recognized at the Supreme Banquet were the recipients of the Mixson, Fogarty and Kroeg Awards, which honor the top chapters in the fraternity.

t the banquet’s finale, the crowd rose to its feet in thunderous applause as Bruce Rogers was introduced as Mr. Pi Kappa Phi 2008. The Mr. Pi Kappa Phi award is the highest honor to be bestowed on a member of the fraternity. In presenting the award, Push America CEO Chad Coltrane spoke with great emotion of his love and admiration for the man who was the inspiration for what would

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become the Journey of Hope. In his introduction, he described Rogers as an accomplished businessman, a devoted family man, and a generous and humble servant whose selflessness has inspired thousands of Pi Kappa Phis to serve others. As Rogers accepted the honor, he thanked his wife, Sally—who he met while cycling through Colorado with the 1990 Journey of Hope team— and his three children: Layton, Madison and Chase. Rogers recounted that it wasn’t long ago when he was a student at Supreme Chapter, watching a Mr. Pi Kappa Phi accept his award and wondering how he might make a difference in the fraternity. “We live in the most privileged and greatest country in the world and have one of the greatest fraternities,” he said. “And the only way to make your fraternity better is to live a life where you continue to give back. I encourage each of you to find your own way to serve and give back. You will receive so much more than you give.” To conclude the evening’s celebration, brothers gathered to extend a heartfelt welcome to Richard Colyer, the 51st Supreme Chapter Model Initiate. As a student, Colyer was actively involved with Pi Kappa Phi’s

Chi chapter at Stetson University. However, commitments to an on-campus job that he worked to put himself through school prevented him from being initiated. Throughout the years, Colyer maintained a close friendship with Pi Kappa Phi and Push America. In 2006, he was appointed to the Push America board of directors. Though he was never able to be initiated as a student member, Colyer was given a second opportunity, and late Saturday evening, he was welcomed into fraternity by a host of enthusiastic brothers.

unday’s events began with the Founders Race, an early bird tradition of Supreme Chapter. The 5k loop followed Denver’s Cherry Creek Path and Downtown’s 16th Street Mall. Runners received a complimentary Supreme Chapter t-shirt for participating. Following an awards lunch to recognize our chapters’ achievements through Push America, the Supreme Chapter resumed its business on Sunday afternoon by confirming the proposed slate of officers as the new national council. Concurrent with the 51st Supreme Chapter, members of the Nu Phi Society gathered for their biennial banquet and festivities. Marking its 25th anniversary, the Nu Phi Society inducted 12 new members. Following the private black-tie event, Nu Phi members enjoyed a banquet and dinner at the Pinnacle Club on the hotel’s 38th floor, which provided stunning panoramic views of Denver and the Colorado Rocky Mountains.

n the final day of the convention, the Fraternity Awards Lunch offered the opportunity to recognize even more alumni, students and chapters for their outstanding efforts over the year. Later in the day, the final legislative session of Supreme Chapter saw the swearing-in of the incoming national council members. Jeff Wahlen, Alpha Epsilon (Florida), took his oath as the 36th national president; Mark Jacobs, Delta Psi (Texas-Arlington), as vice president/ president-elect; Dudley Woody, Xi (Roanoke), as treasurer; Tracy Maddux, Zeta Theta (Texas), as secretary; Tom Sullivan, Delta Omega (Texas A&M), as historian; Dave White, Beta Alpha (NJIT), as chaplain; and Dan Bosshart, Gamma (Cal – Berkeley), as chancellor. With the passing of the gavel, outgoing President John Andrews presented incoming President Wahlen with the National President’s Badge. At the conclusion of official business, the doors were opened to family and guests for President Wahlen’s address. As he delivered his inaugural remarks, Wahlen stressed three components of fraternity—brotherhood, leadership and family, all of which, he said, have had a profound impact on his life and fraternity experience. He credited the leaders of yesterday for the fraternity’s successes as well as his own. And at the same time, he urged all Pi Kappa Phis to commit themselves to the art of good leadership. In closing, he gave each member a gold challenge coin, and encouraged them to keep it close by to remind them of the challenges we face.

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founders AWARDs MIXSON AWARD

Most outstanding chapter in the nation on a campus with 8 or less NIC fraternities

Most outstanding chapter in the nation on a campus with 9 to 15 NIC fraternities

FOGARTY AWARD

KROEG AWARD

EPSILON ALPHA (ELON)

ETA chi (texas christian)

ETA gamma (colorado)

Most outstanding chapter in the nation on a campus with 16 or more NIC fraternities

chapter AWARDs

champion master chapters

Delta (Furman) Omega (Purdue) Alpha Alpha (Mercer) Alpha Delta (Washington) Beta Omicron (Northwestern State) Delta Eta (Morehead State) Epsilon Alpha (Elon)

associate chapter of the year

theta omicron (nevada-reno)

Epsilon Rho (Lenoir-Rhyne) Epsilon Phi (UAB) Zeta Nu (West Chester) Eta Gamma (Colorado) Eta Zeta (Queens) Eta Pi (Coastal Carolina) Eta Chi (Texas Christian)

theron a. houser most improved chapter

zeta phi (colorado state)

student AWARDs

alumni AWARDs

Most outstanding student member

bruce rogers, chi (stetson)

Dr. Phillip M. Summers Student of the Year steve holtsclaw, omega (purdue)

howard h. baker leadership award

Most outstanding campus and community leader

mr. pi kappa phi

pi kappa phi hall of fame

richard viguerie, beta nu (houston)

chase rumley, EPSILON ALPHA (ELON)

Volunteer of the Year

Archon of the Year

REGIONAL GOVERNOR OF THE YEAR

Vice Archon of the Year

CHAPTER ADVISOR of the Year

thomas sayre award

alumni chapter of the year

andrew matznick, epsilon rho (lenoir-rhyne)

housing corporation of the year

blake cavignac, eta gamma (colorado) wolfgang acevedo, theta delta (florida international)

Most outstanding Push America chairman

interfraternity AWARDs

durward w. owen interfraternity award

For exceptionally meritorious service to the Greek community dave westol, theta chi fraternity

Eta Phi (Maryland-Baltimore Co.) Theta Epsilon (Kansas) Theta Zeta (George Washington) Theta Iota (Washington State) Theta Mu (UMass) Theta Nu (Delaware) Theta Xi (Arizona State)

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david demarco, beta kappa (georgia state) frank wrenn, mu (duke)

brandon sorensen, beta alpha (njit) beta eta alumni chapter (florida state) alpha upsilon housing corporation (drexel)

alumni event of the year

30th Anniversary, delta chi (kansas state)

alumni newsletter of the year

the omegalite, omega (purdue)

seven objectives AWARDs

For achievement in the Seven Objectives of Chapter Excellence

recruitment success

living the ritual

Outstanding Recruitment Program

living the ritual award

most improved Recruitment program

most improved living the ritual

Executive Award

joe sewell Intramural cup

alpha psi (indiana)

epsilon phi (uab)

Recruitment Growth

commitment to service/push america

delta zeta (appalachian state)

star of hope

superior associate member education

ETA CHI (Texas christian)

EPSILON ALPHA (ELON)

theta iota (washington STATE)

Highest total of members initiated in 2007-08

Largest percentage growth in recruitment

Lighthouse Award

Most outstanding member education program theta mu (umass)

most improved member education theta iota (washington STATE)

academic achievement Outstanding academic Program

eta gamma (colorado) zeta epsilon (george mason)

Most outstanding achievement in intramurals

Most outstanding commitment to serivce

most improved commitment to service tau (nc state)

push america cup

Most outstanding chapter fundraising total ETA CHI (Texas christian)

altruist award

Most outstanding chapter fundraising per man epsilon phi (uab)

alpha delta (washington)

volunteer hours award

most improved academic program

eta upsilon (miami-ohio)

beta nu (houston)

W.E. Edington Award

Most outstanding grade point average psi (cornell) eta chi (texas christian)

most improved G.P.A.

Most volunteer hours recorded

push america week award

Most outstanding Push America Week event beta theta (arizona) theta theta (iowa)

innovators award

Most innovative Push America Event

eta tau (kentucky)

eta omicron (san francisco state) theta pi (texas-tyler)

sound chapter operations

core values award

outstanding chapter operations

theta delta (florida international) theta mu (umass)

omega (purdue)

most improved chapter operations

Best understanding of living the four core values

alpha omicron (iowa state)

effective chapter alumni relations

web site of the year

epsilon alpha (elon)

theta omicron (nevada-reno)

outstanding alumni relations most improved Alumni relations alpha alpha (mercer)

student newsletter of the year

The Reflector, alpha eta (samford)

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LIFELONG PI KAPPA PHI TO CELEBRATE CENTENNIAL EVENTS FOR TWO CHAPTERS GAMMA AND DELTA CHAPTERs PLAN 100TH anniversary EVENTS for 2009

In the upcoming year, two chapters of Pi Kappa Phi will celebrate the 100th anniversary of their founding. The Gamma chapter at Cal - Berkeley (founded January 11, 1909) will celebrate its centennial on January 31. One week later on February 7, Delta chapter at Furman (founded on March 19, 1909) will host its centennial anniversary. The two events will mark the first time in Pi Kappa Phi’s history that two chapters have celebrated a centennial anniversary in the same year. Both chapters are currently working to organize a slate of events that will bring alumni, students and guests together to commemorate the milestone anniversaries and provide a unique brotherhood experience. Gamma (California - Berkeley) Gamma’s “Centennial Celebration” is shaping up to includes an Open House, Golf Tournament, Welcome Reception and Centennial Banquet.

White Diamond, its founding is largely associated with Pi Kappa Phi transitioning from a regional fraternity into a national one,” said Assistant Executive Director Christian Wiggins. “In fact, Gamma chapter can make claim to another first in Pi Kappa Phi as the first chapter to make use of a chapter house.” Delta (Furman) The planning for the “Delta Chapter Centennial Event” has been a cooperative effort between alumni and students. All events will be hosted on Furman’s campus, and the undergraduate members will act as tour guides for the alumni. “We want to give people an idea of where Pi Kappa Phi has come at Furman,” said Delta’s Historian Jonathan Cote of the chapter’s goals for the celebration. To bring alumni members up to speed on the chapter’s involvement with Push America, a presentation is being planned by a Delta undergraduate member, who will discuss the chapter’s philanthropic efforts as well as their participation in Journey of Hope next summer. Following a dinner and reception, the chapter will perform the Ritual of Initiation for all alumni members to view. “We see the Ritual as a fantastic way for alumni to rekindle old friendships and reaffirm their oath to Pi Kappa Phi,” said Cote.

While many alumni members are working to make this event possible, Gamma alumni Ryan Panos, Steve Pas and Juan Serrano are overseeing the organization of the weekend’s activities. According to Serrano, “the focus of the weekend is to celebrate 100 years of Gamma chapter, the founding of which made Pi Kappa Phi into a national fraternity.” “The Gamma chapter was the first chapter of Pi Kappa Phi to be founded outside of South Carolina. And according the The

LEFT: Gamma chapter’s composite photo from 1965. RIGHT: Delta chapter’s re-founding members in 1984. The re-founding coincided with the chapter’s 75th anniversary. Photos courtesy of Pi Kappa Phi National Archives

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Delta Chi chapter celebrates its 30th MANHATTAN, Kan.—Alumni from Delta Chi chapter at Kansas State University met in April to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the chapter’s founding on April 15, 1978. The anniversary weekend coincided with university’s open house and spring football game events. A total of 60 brothers, spouses and guests—which included members from the founding father class through classes initiated in the 2000s—attended the weekend full of activities. Alumni traveled from as far as Pennsylvania, South Carolina and Texas to attend the reunion. A banquet and dance in the K-State Alumni Center kicked off the events on Friday evening. On Saturday, a Pi Kapp History Walk took alumni on a tour back in time to three locations where the chapter was housed from 1978 to 2007. A catered steak barbecue preceded the spring game, which provided a preview of the 2008 Wildcat football team. Alumni gathered Saturday evening in Aggieville for dinner and more reminiscing. In addition to marking the chapter’s 30th anniversary, the event held special meaning to the Delta

CHAPTER ANNIVERSARY CALENDAR

Pi Kappa Phi would like to congratulate the following chapters that will reach a milestone anniversary in 2009.

100th GAMMA

CALIFORNIA - BERKELEY Founded: January 11, 1909 DELTA FURMAN Founded: March 19, 1909

50th BETA TAU

VALDOSTA STATE Founded: January 27, 1959

25th EPSILON UPSILON

GEORGIA COLLEGE Founded: May 5, 1984

10th ETA PSI

CENTRAL FLORIDA Founded: March 27, 1999 ETA OMEGA NEW MEXICO STATE Founded: April 17, 1999 THETA ALPHA SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPI Founded: April 24, 1999

Delta Chi alumni attend the Kansas State Wildcats’ spring football game at Snyder Family Stadium.

Chi alumni following the closure of the undergraduate chapter in 2007 due to low membership. Pi Kappa Phi Headquarters will re-colonize Delta Chi chapter in the spring of 2009. The reunion committee is planning its next alumni event in conjunction with the future re-chartering banquet of the undergraduate chapter.

For more information on anniversaries or for help in planning an event for your chapter, contact Director of Alumni and Volunteer Services Steve Evans at sevans@pikapp.org.

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Alpha Alpha

Gamma chapter is currently hard at work planning a series of community service events on campus. For the first event, the chapter is planning its second annual 48-hour Cycle‑A‑Thon, during which members cycle on a stationary bicycle for 48 consecutive hours to promote Push America and the Journey of Hope. During that two-day activity, the chapter will solicit sponsorships and hold raffles to raise money for Push America. After the Cycle-A‑Thon, Gamma will host an empathy dinner at in collaboration with the UC Berkeley Disabled Students’ Union. The chapter hopes that the events will provide a foundation on which to build a full week of Push America-related activities for future semesters.

The brothers of Psi returned to Cornell University in August excited and ready to start the semester on a high note. With more than a quarter of the brotherhood helping out during orientation week, the chapter continued its tradition of bringing in the new class of Cornell freshman. Within a few weeks, the chapter put together a successful fall recruitment effort, while laying the groundwork for the annual spring recruitment in which all Cornell fraternities participate. The brothers held a strategic planning meeting in September, during which goals were discussed for the rest of the year as well as for the long term. Currently, brothers are planning the second annual Haunted House event to raise money for Push America. The event was extremely successful last year. The brotherhood is excited about the reconnecting with Psi alumni. Though the chapter is still young after being re-founded in 2004, a Homecoming weekend was planned so undergraduate and alumni members could share stories and talk about the future of the chapter. The Psi class of 1994 returned for the event and donated a plaque in honor of Michael J. Shore, a member of the class who recently passed to chapter eternal. The weekend ended with the announcement that the Psi Alumni Board is beginning the process of taking ownership of the house from Pi Kappa Phi Properties.

The upcoming school year looks bright for the Alpha Alpha chapter at Mercer University in Macon, Ga. After winning the Greek Intramural Cup, having the highest men’s greek G.P.A., and winning the national most improved alumni relations award last year, the men of the Alpha Alpha chapter have even higher hopes this year. The chapter’s quest for the Intramural Cup has begun strong with championships in the first two sports–soccer and ultimate Frisbee–and with a 6-0 record in flag football, a championship seems well within their grasp. On the academic side of things, the Bennett Academic Scholarship continues to be an incentive for the chapter to earn the highest G.P.A. on campus for a second consecutive year. In addition, the chapter recently held a car wash for Push America, which will be followed up by “Push Week” in November. Push Week will be concluded with 10 members attending a G-A-P Weekend in Jackson’s Gap, Ala. Alpha Alpha continues to support Push America summer events as well with Drayton Perkins already accepted as a crew chief for the Journey of Hope and a few members planning to apply.

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Upsilon Illinois

After re-chartering in 2005, Upsilon has quickly formed into one of the leading fraternities at the University of Illinois. The chapter experienced a great spring semester, during which it won awards for recruitment and philanthropy at the local and national level. Over the summer, Alex Stezskal was a Gear Up Florida cyclist and was the top fundraiser for the event. Already, several other brothers plan to cycle next summer. Furthermore, the chapter raised $7,000 for Push America during its second annual “Camp Out On the Quad” event, during which Upsilon manned tents for seven consecutive days on Illinois’ quad. The chapter also had six members fundraise for Push America by participating in the Chicago marathon. This fall, the chapter recruited one of its best classes ever and continues to hear remarks about having the best house on campus. Upsilon is also in the hunt for multiple intramural championships to add to the handful they have won in the last three years for football, soccer and broomball. Upsilon is pleased to report the fifth highest G.P.A. of 54 fraternities on campus. This semester they are building on their accomplishments and continuing in their mission to become the premier fraternity on campus.

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Cornell

Omega Purdue

During Purdue’s Greek Gala this fall, Omega chapter was recognized with an overwhelming eight of the event’s 10 awards. The Interfraternity Council presented awards to Omega chapter in the areas of Alumni Relations, Chapter Management, House Management, Leadership Development, New Member Development, Philanthropy/ Community Service, and Scholastic Excellence. Furthermore, the chapter was presented the 2008 R.B. Stewart Award, the IFC’s most prestigious honor. Brent Hasse, Director of Greek Relations, said, “We were very excited to recognize outstanding activities and performance by deserving chapters in the Purdue Fraternity Community. The men of Pi Kappa Phi exemplify excellent chapter activities and should be commended for their work over the last year.”

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Alpha Eta Samford

Alpha Eta chapter recruited a strong group of 22 new associate members this fall. The new group is currently going through the chapter’s New Member Program, which focuses on character development. The chapter’s chaplain, Zach Seanor, is currently serving as Samford’s IFC president. The chapter is also preparing for its annual 72-hour “Push-athon.” Traditionally this event takes place during Samford’s Homecoming and consistently raises around $1,000 for Push America. During the event, members work together in hourly shifts for 72 consecutive hours to raise awareness for people with disabilities.

Alpha Sigma Tennessee

The men of the Alpha Sigma chapter started the academic year by welcoming back brothers C.J. Musta and Tripp Plaskett from their summer on the Journey of Hope. Since then, Brother Louie Fowler has become the first member of Alpha Sigma to be accepted to the Gear Up Florida team.

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The chapter has also continued to stay active on campus. Three brothers are now on the executive council of Dance Marathon, the largest philanthropy in east Tennessee. This year the event plans to raise more than $100,000 for the East Tennessee Children’s Hospital. Members of the chapter are also participating in UT Honors Ambassadors, IFC, and Student Judicial Affairs. Furthermore, Alpha Sigma was able to have a successful recruitment with a class of 20 men. The chapter has also been riding its momentum onto the intramural fields. The flag football team finished the regular season undefeated and is currently navigating its way through the playoffs. The softball team also made the playoffs and won Pi Beta Phi’s philanthropy tournament. This year, the chapter will be participating in homecoming with Delta Zeta. The chapter has several social events planned, including the annual Halloween date party and several sorority mixers. Alpha Sigma will be sending 14 brothers to a Give-A-Push weekend in Jackson Gap, Ala., and will close the semester with its annual Christmas formal in Gatlinburg, Tenn.

Alpha Tau

Rensselaer

This is an exciting year at the Alpha Tau chapter at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, N.Y. The chapter began the summer with an alumni reunion that was attended by nearly 60 brothers—most were from the classes of 1958 and 1968. It was a pleasure to see that the bonds of brotherhood have lasted over the past 50 years. This semester, Alpha Tau is looking forward to its 28th annual haunted house at the chapter’s historic Paine mansion. All proceeds from the event go to a local charity, the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Other upcoming events include a Founders Day formal in the fall and Rose Ball in the spring.

Alpha Psi Indiana

The Alpha Psi chapter is off to a great start for the year. Early in the semester, the chapter initiated 14 associate members from the previous spring. Once again, they had a huge turnout during fall recruitment with more than 400 freshman and sophomores rushing

the chapter. Of that number, 38 men were selected for associate membership. The chapter decided this year to create a Push America executive to further emphasize Push America in the chapter. The new position oversees weekly friendship visits, and the chapter has already conducted a Poker for Push tournament. Plans are in the works for a sumo tournament on the chapter’s front lawn involving the entire Greek community to benefit Push America. Heading into homecoming week, the Alpha Psi chapter will conduct an alumni dinner reception, which includes the formal bell ringing-in ceremony for the new associates. Over Halloween, 50 brothers and associates will make an 11-hour bus trip to spend a weekend at the national headquarters in Charlotte. The men will get a chance to speak with the national staff, visit the new headquarters building, and partake in a special friendship visit.

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Beta Epsilon chapter at Missouri is on the move. This fall the chapter made several physical improvements to the chapter house, including refurbishing the dining room, basement lounge, study room and associate ritual room. Over the course of the summer, Beta Epsilon made strides with its alumni by doubling the registered members on the alumni e-mail list serve. This proved to be incredibly useful when the brothers hosted the chapter’s first alumni weekend since rechartering in 2004. The event was a success, and one alumnus graciously purchased the chapter a new flag! The chapter continued its recruitment success by signing 24 new associate members. Beta Epsilon currently has 93 members, which is the largest in its history. Senior Daniel Buoniconti was also recognized as a National Scholar. The chapter has also worked diligently to improve the effectiveness of the Standards Board by appointing a new chief justice and new associate justices. The Executive Council has worked closely with the housing corporation to eliminate all chapter debt. The chapter Web site, mizzoupikapp.com, was completely redesigned over the summer, and keeps parents, recruits, and alumni abreast of upcoming events.

Beta Theta Arizona

The Beta Theta chapter started the new school year by recruiting an associate class of 41 men. During Arizona’s formal recruitment week, the chapter had more than 600 men actively rush the chapter. The chapter is also very involved in campus leadership. Seniors Adam Kaiser, Derek Whitbeck, and Joseph Rodriguez are in Mortar Board Senior Honorary. In addition, Vice Archon Daniel Butler is president of the Bobcats Senior Honorary. For Push America, the chapter is planning its fifth annual War of the Roses and expects more than 1,000 sorority women to participate this year.

Gamma Iota

Louisiana State

The brothers of Gamma Iota chapter at Louisiana State University have had a strong and eventful year. Gamma Iota chapter has now reached its highest membership numbers ever, and the chapter celebrated its 40th anniversary this spring. In attendance at the celebration were many alumni, some from the original class in 1968. This fall, the chapter started with great recruitment numbers, with a class that ranked in the top three fraternities in size at LSU. This summer, Gamma Iota also received the news that it would be purchasing its house within the next year. Later this semester, the brothers are planning one of their largest homecoming events to date. Alumni and parents from around the country will attend the homecoming celebration on November 15th. The chapter’s fall philanthropy, Pull for Push, will take place the next day. In addition, the skeet shooting tournament is in its 5th year, and has proved to be a fun and worthwhile fundraiser for Push America. Even after Hurricane Gustav, Pi Kappa Phi at LSU has had a good start to the year and the brothers will continue to strive to make Pi Kappa Phi a leading fraternity on campus.

Gamma Lambda

Missouri science & tech

To begin the fall semester, Gamma Lambda chapter returned from Supreme Chapter with two Master Chapter awards and two Push America awards. Since then, they have been working diligently to improve their recruitment efforts, service to Push America, and public relations on and off campus.

The chapter secured an associate class of eight men, which increases the chapter’s membership by nearly 60 percent. The chapter continues to work towards recruiting another landmark associate class in the spring. In terms of Push America, the chapter has participated in G-A-P Weekends as well as fundraisers. The chapter has helped the local community by assisting with labor-intensive projects and charitable events. Of particular interest is a developing relationship with Camp Brim Shire, which assists people with disabilities and is located in St. James, Mo. Furthermore, Shaun Honeycutt has been accepted to the Build America team for 2009.

Gamma Xi

Georgia Southwestern

Gamma Xi chapter started the semester by recruiting 11 men and doing well in IFC sports. Currently, some of the chapter’s members are involved with Georgia Southwestern’s baseball team, soccer team, golf team and tennis team. Other members are involved with the Residence Hall Association and the university’s Orientation Team. Additionally, the chapter will send several members to the Give-A-Push Weekend in Jackson Gap, Ala., and is planning an AccessAbility project in Americus, Ga.

Delta Delta Truman State

Delta Delta chapter began the semester by recruiting 15 associates. The new class kickedoff the chapter’s Push America campaign with “Push Ups for Push” on Truman’s quad, raising nearly $250 in one afternoon. Delta Delta has also planned its annual “Journey of Hope on the Quad” using stationary bikes to raise funds and awareness for people with disabilities. In addition, the chapter will build an accessible ramp in Kirksville. Other events for the fall include the annual Moms’ Prom, and a fall formal. During Homecoming, the chapter had more than 30 alumni in Kirksville for the festivities. The chapter will host its annual Rose Ball in April to celebrate 37 years of brotherhood at Delta Delta.

Delta Iota

Middle Tennessee State

The fall semester has proven successful for Delta Iota chapter. The chapter celebrated the 35 anniversary of its founding in the spring, and their accomplishments have made 2008 a banner year. LEADERS BY CHOICE

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Student to serve on National Council of Mortar Board TUCSON, Ariz.—Joseph Rodriguez, a member of the Beta Theta chapter of Pi Kappa Phi at the University of Arizona, has been elected to serve on the National Council of Mortar Board, a prominent national honor society for college seniors. Rodriguez, a senior who will graduate in May 2009, is a member of the UA’s honors college with majors in political science and geography. In addition to serving as president of UA’s Mortar Board, Rodriguez is a National Hispanic Scholar, is involved in Phi Alpha Delta pre-law fraternity, is a member of Order of Omega, and serves as an aide for Mr. Tony Bouie, District 6 candidate for Arizona’s House of Representatives. Rodriguez also serves as Beta Theta’s philanthropy chairman. As a member of Mortar Board’s National Council, Rodriguez will meet with other national leaders of Mortar Board, travel as an official representative of the organization, and make decisions that guide the long-term future of the organization. As a student representative, Rodriguez serves as a voice for the collegiate members.

The chapter was recognized with three awards at Supreme Chapter this summer, including honors in sound chapter operations, living the ritual as well as a Master Chapter award. The chapter is also excited to report that it will send its first brother on the Journey of Hope next summer. Another member will participate in a Push America Challenge event, an Ironman competition in September of 2009. The chapter had a success fall 2008 recruitment class, and the chapter moved into a new house last spring. The chapter is proud to say it has been a time of great change for Delta Iota as they continue to grow and prosper.

Delta Sigma

Bowling Green

Fall semester for Delta Sigma chapter at Bowling Green State has brought excitement to the entire chapter. The semester began with an banquet to celebrate Delta Sigma’s Master Chapter award. This momentum carried into the chapter’s Homecoming Formal, which was well attended by alumni.

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The National Council of Mortar Board consists of 10 members: a president, president-elect, vice president, secretary/treasurer, two alumni representatives, two student representatives and two ex-officio members. Each member serves a two-year term. Rodriguez’s term ends in July 2010. Mortar Board is a national honor society that recognizes college seniors for outstanding achievement in scholarship, leadership and service. Since its founding in 1918, the organization has grown from four founding chapters to 226 chartered collegiate chapters with nearly a quarter million initiated members across the nation. Mortar Board provides opportunities for continued leadership development, promotes service to colleges and universities and encourages lifelong contributions to the global community. Some notable Mortar Board members include former President Jimmy Carter, Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, Lance Armstrong and former Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor.

This fall, the chapter helped to bring Give-A-Push Weekend to Camp Miakonda in Toledo, Ohio, for the second time in three years. Delta Sigma is also having its first Pi Kapp Paintball event for active and associate members. Furthermore, the chapter is excited to participate in the initiation of the Ohio University associate chapter. Delta Sigma looks forward to the rest of the year, which includes Senior Formal, Cage Sit, and Pi Kapp Date Auction, as well as having members participate in all three Push America summer events for 2009.

Delta Phi radford

Delta Phi chapter started the school year by attending Supreme Chapter. Brothers David Lee and Matthew Kuhfuss represented the chapter at the conference, during which the chapter received its first national awards since re-chartering—the Red Rose Club award and the Bronze Star award from Push America. The chapter continues to improve its Push America partnership in the New River Valley Region by participating in weekly bowling sessions with people with disabilities.

For two consecutive semesters now, the chapter has recruited the largest class on campus, initiating 13 men in the spring semester and seven men this fall. The chapter expects to recruit its largest class this upcoming spring semester.

Epsilon Alpha Elon

The men of Epsilon Alpha have had yet another strong start to the year after receiving the Mixson Award. In addition, Chase Rumley was recognized as the Dr. Phillip Summers Student of the Year, Pi Kappa Phi’s highest honor for a student member. Furthermore, Epsilon Alpha has placed a strong emphasis on Push America with a successful No Boundaries Week featuring a stationary bike manned all day, and an empathy dinner. The event also included an a capella concert dubbed “Push the Music,” which raised more than $1,000 for Push America. The chapter’s popular SFL (Sorority Football League) event is planned for late October.

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Epsilon Eta

Winthrop Associate chapter

The men of Epsilion Eta began the 2008-2009 school year with a lot of success. The chapter recruited seven men and won Greek Week 2008. Epsilon Eta held its first scaffold sit to support Push America, which also included manning a stationary bicycle for 24 hours. This event raised more than $750 for Push America and was covered on local TV and radio. At the end of the semester, the chapter has planned an empathy dinner to raise awareness for people with disabilities. Furthermore, Epsilon Eta received an award from the Greek Awards banquet for raising the most money for a philanthropy. The chapter is planning its re-chartering banquet for the spring semester and is hoping to hold the event on the same day the chapter was originally chartered in 1980s.

epsilon kappa

southern polytech

The brothers of Epsilon Kappa recently held a strategic planning retreat. One of the major goals set by the chapter during the retreat was to become a 60-man chapter by December 2009, which would nearly

triple the chapter’s current roster of 23 men. While the goal may seem lofty, the chapter has come a long way in the past three years when membership was down to only seven. To reach its goal, Epsilon Kappa plans to continue its improvements in recruitment numbers and retention. The brothers are also involved in a variety of campus activities and organizations including the school newspaper, freshman orientation and Campus Activities Board. The chapter hosted an Undergrad vs. Alumni flag football game at the end of October. The chapter will also participate in Goat Night, which includes a fraternitysorority skit, a dance and an eating competition. In spring 2009, Epsilon Kappa intends to host its annual Rose Ball formal. For Push America, the men of Epsilon Kappa held a 24-hour Scaffold Sit during the first week of recruitment, which raised $1,400. In addition, several brothers participated in an AccessAbility Project over the summer, during which the chapter built a wheelchair accessible ramp for a family friend of one of the brothers. Epsilon Kappa recently fundraised more than $5,000 at Talladega Superspeedway,

and plans to continue its fundraising efforts at four upcoming events at the Georgia Dome.

Epsilon Rho Lenoir-Rhyne

Epsilon Rho chapter was recognized at Supreme Chapter with nine awards, including Champion Master Chapter. Brother Glenn Goorsky was recognized a Pi Kapp Scholar and brother Andrew Matznick was recognized as the Push America Chairman of the Year. In October, the brothers of Epsilon Rho celebrated their 25th anniversary during the first Homecoming of the newly established Lenoir-Rhyne University. The chapter won the flag football intramural season this fall, and is hoping to retain the President’s Cup championship. The chapter will again be a major sponsor of the annual Polar Plunge for the Special Olympics of North Carolina. Several brothers will be “Freezin’ for a Reason” as they jump into the wintry waters of Lake Hickory for the event. The chapter invites all brothers, active and alumni, to visit their new house on campus, into which they moved earlier in the year.

Epsilon Tau St. Joseph’s

As part of Epsilon Alpha’s “No Boundaries Week” at Elon, the chapter hosted an a capella concert called “Push the Music.” The concert alone raised more than $1,000 for Push America during the week’s festivities.

The brothers of Epsilon Tau chapter at St. Joseph’s University have overcome many hurdles to achieve the brotherhood they share today. Celebrating a monumental 25th anniversary in December, the chapter’s alumni are invited back to celebrate the chapter’s accomplishments. The chapter was represented by Archon Chris Childress at Supreme Chapter, where the men of Epsilon Tau were honored as a Master Chapter in Academic Achievement and a Master Chapter in Living the Ritual. Despite the many challenges of deferred recruitment and a transforming campus, the chapter is optimistic and energized for a prosperous Beta Beta class for Spring ’09, and the chapter is extremely pleased with the Beta Alpha associate class president, Michael Swec, a sophomore transfer student from Rutgers. Currently, the chapter is preparing for its semi-annual Push-a-thon and Push America Kickoff Football Tournament, which includes a week-long fundraising and awareness effort.

Epsilon Omega Texas Tech

The Epsilon Omega chapter at Texas Tech University is moving in the right direction. After two successful semesters of recruitment, Epsilon Omega has established a solid core of young leaders. Four members of the spring associate member class are currently committee chairmen. With elections approaching, these men will likely be elected to the executive council. They have proven that they have what it takes to take this chapter to the next level. During the Spring semester, the chapter participated in Greek Week and Relay for Life, an event that raises millions of dollars to fight cancer. The chapter was proud to carry the Pi Kappa Phi flag as they walked around the track. As for this semester, the chapter will continue its volunteer relationship with the Lubbock State School, wrapping Christmas presents for children with disabilities. To celebrate Founders’ Day, a formal will be held in Ft. Worth, Texas, which will give the chapter an opportunity to spend time with alumni in the area. In terms of intramurals, the Epsilon Omega chapter will continue to participate in every event and hopefully win the overall points competition once again.

zeta Gamma North Dakota

Last spring, the men of Zeta Gamma Chapter earned a chapter G.P.A. of 3.14, an all-time high for the chapter, which placed the chapter 2nd among fraternities at University of North Dakota. This semester, the chapter, which has been working hard since before school began, is enjoying the results of a well-organized recruitment. The 29-man chapter recruited 14 new members, the largest associate class in 15 years. Lastly, in September, the men of Zeta Gamma chapter completed an AccessAbility project. This project was a 50-foot wheelchair ramp built in McIntosh, Minn. The men completed the ramp in one day. This is the third AccessAbility project the men have completed in the past 12 months. By the end of the project, the men of Zeta Gamma chapter were also able to successfully recruit their contractor to become an alumni initiate.

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zeta Zeta

North Florida

To begin the fall semester, the men of Zeta Zeta incorporated new recruitment methods that resulted in 27 new members, which was more than all other IFC fraternities. The chapter has also created its first Big Brother program, with an emphasis on leadership within the fraternity and on campus. Zeta Zeta currently has four members in Student Senate, two orientation leaders, a Division-I athlete, the president and cocaptain of the lacrosse team, in addition to two new Pi Alphas. While continuing to fill leadership positions on campus, the Zeta Zeta chapter has continued to dominate intramural athletics. The chapter has won back‑to‑back Greek Cup championships, and just recently obtained the Greek Cup volleyball championship. The chapter has also recommitted itself to Push America and its local partnership with the Down Syndrome Association of Jacksonville, where the chapter will have a Halloween Dance. Overall, the executive council has effectively rebuilt the Zeta Zeta chapter, by instituting a strong foundation of brotherhood. The chapter is the largest chapter on campus with 83 men, and was given the prestigious Most Improved Chapter of the Year award last semester.

zeta Nu

WEst Chester

Last spring, the Zeta Nu chapter recognized with the Fraternity Chapter of the Year award, the highest award in West Chester’s Greek community. The Chapter also won two individual awards, including President of the Year (Randy Herring ) and New Member Academic Achievement (Joel Velazquez). To top things off, the men of the chapter were named the Intramural Champions for 2007. Fall recruitment went well, and the chapter will initiate 14 new members. The chapter is also planning an event for their 20th anniversary, which will take place in January 2009.

eta Zeta Queens

The brothers of Eta Zeta chapter returned to Queens University after a great summer. At Supreme Chapter, the chapter was recognized with a Champion Master Chapter award for the third

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consecutive year. The chapter carried the momentum into fall recruitment, and added 10 new associate members to the chapter to ensure a strong future. In addition, Brother Pat Fitzpatrick is currently serving as the founding president of the Queens University chapter of Order of Omega. The chapter is also preparing to host its very first Push Weekend and is already looking to the spring Push America Week, which includes the chapter’s annual Scaffold Sit event. The fall semester will close with a semiformal and the election of a new executive council.

G.P.A. of all other fraternities. Theta Alpha has had the privilege of winning this award for the past 12 semesters. Fall recruitment this semester required a lot of preparation and enthusiasm, as a new system was implemented at Southern Miss. Despite the learning curve, Theta Alpha proudly welcomed 23 ambitious new associates to the chapter. With these 23 men, Theta Alpha is now the largest fraternity at Southern Miss, despite being

In October, Theta Delta hosted its Push America Gala, capping a week-long series of events for No Boundaries Week. The chapter raised more than $5,000 throughout the week through various events, such as Hug-A-PiKapp and Fill Push With Love. As part of its Push Earth initiative, the chapter has “adopted” a stretch of the avenue in front of Florida International University to perform community service and clean up several times a year.

eta mu

Wingate

The Eta Mu chapter at Wingate University entered the fall semester with a chapter membership of 15 brothers. The chapter lacked any direction for turning themselves around, but with the guidance of Regional Governor Dick Baker, Delta Beta (North Georgia College), the chapter created an action plan. The chapter worked closely with their leadership consultant to plan a recruitment retreat, during which the chapter learned marketing and public relations skills and recruitment tactics to help promote the chapter to potential members. During the retreat it was also decided that the chapter would need to boost the overall number of men who participate in Wingate’s recruitment. With assistance from the student life staff, Eta Mu encouraged non-Greek men to rush by manning information tables and hosting information sessions. In the end, this not only boosted number for recruitment, it also helped the chapter secure a great relationship with the university. The chapter finished formal recruitment on October 3, and extended 16 bids. Fifteen of those men accepted, effectively doubling the size of the chapter.

the newest. The alumni of Theta Alpha are currently organizing the festivities for the chapter’s 10-year anniversary, which will take place next year. It is with great pride that Theta Alpha leads the campus of Southern Miss, with all credit due to the men that came before us both at our chapter level and nationally.

theta Alpha

theta Delta

This fall, Theta Alpha chapter was recognized with two of the university’s most prestigious awards. The university designated Pi Kappa Phi the Student Organization of the Year for 2008. It is rare for a fraternity to receive this honor and speaks volumes of its membership. Theta Alpha also received the Aubrey K. Lucas Sward for possessing the highest

Theta Delta recently initiated its Chi summer associate class, bringing the active brotherhood within the chapter to 85 men. Shortly after initiation, the chapter went through fall semester recruitment and has begun teaching its newest associate members about the fraternity. Theta Delta extended 22 bids during this most recent recruitment.

Southern Miss

ABOVE: Men from Theta Epsilon at the University of Kansas pose in front of their chapter house, located on one of the university’s Greek rows. RIGHT: Brothers from Theta Tau at High Point participate in a wheelchair basketball event as part of the new chapter’s first “No Boundaries Week.”

Florida International

theta Epsilon Kansas

At Theta Epsilon chapter, it’s great to be a Jayhawk and even better to be a Pi Kapp. For Homecoming, “Hail to the Hawks,” the chapter designed a float featuring a Jayhawk seated in a throne flanked by two trophies—replicas, of course, of the Orange Bowl trophy and the NCAA men’s basketball National Championship trophy won by the Jayhawks in 2008. In terms of academics, Theta Epsilon recently launched a tutoring Web site, which tracks tests, notes and other information to help the chapter achieve academically. The chapter has also developed an inhouse tutoring program that encourages brothers who have previously done well in certain courses to mentor others who are currently enrolled in the same classes.

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Alpha epsilon florida

By a unanimous vote of the National Council, Pi Kappa Phi suspended the charter of the Alpha Epsilon chapter at the University of Florida in June 2008. The national fraternity’s decision to suspend the chapter’s charter followed the four-year suspension of the chapter by the University of Florida. After serious and systematic hazing

The chapter is also fundraising for the United Way through “Rock Chalk Revue,” a 59-year-old tradition that promotes community service and civic engagement. For the event, organizations are paired to create an original musical showcase. The event raised more than $40,000 last year, and Theta Epsilon has twice been awarded for best overall production. This year, Theta Epsilon is participating with the women of Kappa Kappa Gamma. Finally, the men of Theta Epsilon are excited to begin fundraising for Push America by volunteering to clean Phog Allen Fieldhouse–KU’s storied basketball stadium–following basketball games. The chapter will raise $2,000 per game for Push America.

theta Iota

Washington State

Last year was eventful for the men of Theta Iota. Last spring, Theta Iota won numerous awards from Washington State University, including Chapter of the Year and Most Outstanding Leadership Development. Their continued growth and leadership was also recognized on the national level at the 51st Supreme Chapter with a Champion Master Chapter award and the Legacy Recruitment award just to name a few. This chapter used the momentum for a successful recruitment in the fall. The

allegations surfaced in the spring of 2008, the university and fraternity conducted an investigation. CEO Mark Timmes participated in all aspects of the university discipline process. Pi Kappa Phi presented alternative sanctions to the university which were rejected. A two-year suspension was initially recommended, but the Dean increased the suspension to four years. “Regretfully, there was a pattern of severe

chapter successfully recruited 24 associate members, making Theta Iota the second largest fraternity at Washington State. Theta Iota continues its role as a leader at Washington State. The chapter’s campus involvement includes brother Adam Fry-Pierce as Student Body Vice President and brother Ben Wagner as Interfraternity Council Vice President. The men of Theta Iota are ending the year by working diligently to purchase their house and secure their future for years to come.

theta Xi

Arizona State

The brothers of Theta Xi opened the 2008-2009 school year following an exciting summer where many brothers participated in Push America events. Theta Xi was represented on Build America, Gear Up Florida and the Journey of Hope. The chapter could not be more proud of its Pi Alphas for their commitment to Push America. Furthermore, the chapter continued its commitment to Push America by participating in the Give-A-Push Weekend in Payson, Ariz. Theta Xi worked with chapters from around the Southwest to complete a wide range of projects for the Whispering Hope Ranch. Beginning the semester, the men of Theta Xi grasped the importance of a strong fall recruitment. With an outstanding recruitment week led by Vice Archon Matthew Vivian, Theta Xi extended bids to 28 men with 23 accepting. The associate class is a diverse group of leaders with big aspirations. They continue to impress with ideas, projects and dedication to Theta Xi. The chapter has also won Chapter of the Week twice this semester and continues to further its reputation on campus.

hazing by the student members despite many attempts to eliminate it through diligent efforts by the national staff and local advisors,” said Timmes. The fraternity will re-colonize the chapter in the fall of 2012. The Alpha Epsilon Housing Corporation will lease the house to another fraternity in the interim with a planned fundraising campaign to build a new house in time for the chapter’s return.

theta mu UMASS

The Theta Mu chapter at the University of Massachusetts-Amherst received its charter on December 9, 2006, with 39 men as the founding members. Since then, the chapter has worked to grow its numbers. And this fall, the men recruited 14 outstanding new members. Also this fall, Theta Mu held its first Parents’ Weekend and is continuing to build on successful annual events like a 5k Road Race for Push America, a Date Auction with Smith College to benefit Push America, Relay for Life as well as UMass campus events such as UDance, a dance marathon for charity. Over the summer, Theta Mu was one of the most recognized chapters at Supreme Chapter in Denver, Colo., receiving the Lighthouse Award, the Push America Core Values Award, the Push America Gold Star Award, the Thomas Sayre Society award, and the Emerging Leader Award (for Brother Matthew Schoenberg). The chapter was also named a Champion Master Chapter.

theta Tau HIGH POINT

In the spring of 2008, the brothers of Pi Kappa Phi at High Point University were initiated as Theta Tau. To end the semester on a high note, the chapter received several volunteer awards from the university. Over the summer, Theta Tau continued down a path of excellence by receiving awards for scholarship, member education, and Push America at the 51st Supreme Chapter. The chapter started the fall semester by finishing first in Greek Week’s ‘Lip Sync’ competition. The chapter finished second overall in Greek Week. Theta Tau also held its first “No Boundaries Week” for Push America. The week started with an empathy dinner

during which brothers and guests were assigned different disabilities throughout the evening. The week also included a wheelchair basketball event and ended with a “Miss Push” beauty pageant. The week was successful, and the chapter looks to expanding it in the future. After a successful fall recruitment, the chapter will end the fall semester with its second annual Push America Bike-a-Thon.

Louisiana tech

associate chapter

Since being formally installed at Louisiana Tech on April 5, 2008, the founding fathers are working hard to make a difference on campus. The new associate chapter made an impressive showing during its first Greek Week, winning first place in three competitions and finishing fourth overall among the 10 campus fraternities. Over the summer, Archon Tim Clements participated as a crew member on the Gear up Florida team. Two other members will be participating in summer team events 2009: Joey Terracina as a cyclist for the Journey of Hope, and A.J. Withem as a crew member for Gear up Florida. Furthermore, three of Push America’s seven Fellowship Grants were awarded to brothers at Louisiana Tech: Secretary David Richard, Warden Drew Hoffman, and Push America Chairman Drew Ford. During the chapter’s first formal recruitment, the brothers were able to increase membership by 27 percent, ranking them in the top half in fraternities on campus. During Homecoming festivities, the chapter is hosting an event called “Pedal for Push,” during which brothers will ride stationary bikes for 36 hours leading up to Louisiana Tech’s Homecoming game against Fresno State.

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CHAPTERETERNAL beta presbyterian Mr. James Wesley Ballard Mr. Neill Willcox McKay Jr. GAMMA California - BerKEley Mr. James Donovan Aljian Mr. John Currie Bannatyne Mr. Dwight Irvin Campbell Mr. Richard Bruce Fiscus Mr. Charles Edward Fitzsimmons Mr. Alden Carl James Mr. George A. Lineer Mr. Jack William Patrick Mr. Peter Russell Tennyson Mr. Donald H. White delta furman Mr. Howard Richard Jay Mr. William Melmoth McMillan Mr. David Conrad Wakefield Jr. EPSILON Davidson Mr. William Minor Deyerle Mr. Henry Merritt Escue Mr. Richard Harold Lindsey Mr. Terry Llewellyn Odom Mr. George Richard Wilkinson Jr. ZETA Wofford Mr. Walter Wolfe Keller Mr. Samuel Benjamin Mitchell Jr. Mr. William L. Patterson ETA EMORY Mr. John Howell Bridges Sr. IOTA Georgia Tech Mr. John Cleveland Allen Mr. William Crawford Boyd Mr. Stephen Peter Chevalier Mr. Michael Allen Mixon Mr. Frank Joseph Trombetta Mr. Jack Wllbanks KAPPA NORTH CAROLINA Mr. Alfred Neal Brumley Mr. Robert Charles Green Mr. James Townsend Roach Mr. Charles Cunningham Seabrook Mr. Donald Conklin Young LAMBDA Georgia M. Thomas Watson Dalton Jr. Mr. Robert N. Wilson

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MU Duke Mr. John Sibley Brand Mr. Robert William Curry Mr. Ernest Stanhope DeLaney Jr. Mr. Robert Dick Mr. Charles Marion Earley Jr. Mr. Frederick Charles Kulow Mr. Douglas Edgar Underwood NU Nebraska Mr. Len W. Allen Mr. Fred Murdock Chase Mr. Elmer Heimer Christenson Mr. Kenneth Owen Davies Mr. Roger Henry Dingeman Mr. Donald Harvard Eckel Mr. Larry Alan Heller Mr. Floyd Elmer Mason Jr. Mr. Charles Seymour Reed Mr. Earl Albert Rowland Mr. William Henry Schabacker Mr. Richard George Yost XI Roanoke Mr. Clarence Preston Caldwell Jr. Mr. Charles Walton Dyer Mr. John Redmond Graybill Sr. Mr. Louis Clark Stephens OMICRON Alabama Mr. James Gardner Clark Jr. Mr. Jerome Paul Compton Mr. W. Ralph Summerlin Jr. Mr. Gregory Bernard Turner RHO Washington & Lee Mr. Albert Darius Darby Jr. Mr. Augustus Reid Merrill Mr. Allen J. Sharitz SIGMA South Carolina Mr. William Jacob Chapman Mr. Ralph Ryberg Mr. Cyrus Luther Shealy Jr. Mr. John Marcus Smith TAU NORTH CAROLINA STATE Mr. John Arthur Feather Jr. Mr. Johnny Lee Malone Mr. Marion Hamilton Morton Jr. Mr. James Edward Parlier Mr. William Hampton Taylor UPSILON ILLINOIS Mr. Phillip Henry Frank II Mr. Judson Philip Mason Mr. Joseph Ondrus

CHI Stetson Mr. Richard Agustus Beauchamp Mr. Matthew John Bouterse II Mr. James Cecil Bryant Mr. Earl Earnest Forbes Jr. Mr. R. Grady Snowden Jr. PSI CORNELL Mr. Eugene Gibson Arnold Mr. Edward William Harker Jr. Mr. Carl Alfred Johnson Mr. Michael Louis Piotrowski Mr. Michael Joseph Shore OMEGA Purdue Mr. Carl Dean Hipsher Mr. Roland Keller Kitchen Mr. Paul Karl Lawall Mr. Laurence Lee Lyles Mr. Phillip Morris McArthy Mr. James Arthur Sudduth Mr. Robert Henry Waixel Mr. Joseph John Wojdula ALPHA gamma oklahoma Mr. John Cole Jr. ALPHA delta washington Mr. Carl Rex Crase Mr. Lendal Henry Kotschevar Mr. Robert David Wilson ALPHA EPSILON Florida Mr. Livingston Fox Dunlap II Mr. Walter Eugene Hagie Mr. Frank Frederick Johnson Mr. James Richard Kuppers Mr. Laurence Joseph Nixon ALPHA ZETA Oregon State Mr. Robert Henry Butte Mr. William Virgil Cook Mr. Dale Donald Doherty Mr. Samuel Lewis Goforth Mr. Patrick Earl Howland ALPHA ETA samford Mr. John Ray Bain Mr. William Howard Black ALPHA THETA Michigan State Mr. Robert Sumner Brooks Mr. Rueben Jacob Griewe Mr. Robert Frederick Meyers Mr. Wesson James Ritchie Mr. James Foster Sterling Mr. Jack Voegler

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ALPHA IOTA Auburn Mr. Howard Claude Bozeman Jr. Mr. David Edgar Buck Mr. Wyley Clyde Burke Mr. William Horace Dykes Mr. John Arenz Gross Jr. Mr. Harry Olaf Hansen Mr. Daniel Steffan Kuerner Mr. Richard Donald Mills Mr. Homer Carnelius Parker Mr. Walter Nathaniel Rozelle Jr. Mr. Price Moss Stone ALPHA MU Penn State Mr. Charles L. Alcorn Mr. Clifford Wilber Anderson Mr. John Charles Heffner Mr. Todd Reed McClintock Mr. James Bushfield Robinson III Mr. Larry John Shue Mr. David Gene Wille ALPHA XI St. John’s Mr. Orris Stanley Eldredge Jr. Mr. Eric Albin Eriksson Mr. William Shepard MacDonald Mr. Robert Frederick Maggio Mr. Thomas Maggio Mr. Richard Van Brunt Payne ALPHA omicron iowa state Mr. Robert Oscar Brown Mr. Leo Richard Huber Mr. Raymond Thomas Knaggs Mr. Thomas Hartnett Lowndes Mr. Griffin McCarthy Mr. Paul Eugene Needham Mr. Edward Francis Tyner ALPHA sigma tennessee Mr. Charles Denny Armstrong Mr. Aaron Charles Gay Mr. James Henry Stilz

ALPHA TAU Rensselaer Mr. Fred Ramon Anibal Mr. Andrew Smith Hansen Mr. John Chester Jubin Jr. Mr. Robert Edwin Kesel Mr. Donald Broker Malcolm Mr. Donald Joseph Rhatigan Mr. Nellis Thrall Smith Mr. Clifford James Werther ALPHA UPSILON DREXEL Mr. William Winfield Bintzer Mr. William Allan Cook Mr. John Hill Gardner Mr. William Francis Gittler Sr. Mr. David St. John Greer Mr. Richard Deane Groo Mr. Ronald Wilmer Jones Mr. Joseph Frank Jones Jr. Mr. Joseph Robert Latoff Mr. Pete Elmer Marenholtz Mr. Lane Fordyce McBurney Mr. William Lyle McFadden Mr. Watson Laurance Stillwaggon Mr. Roland Robert Tesno Mr. Ralph Robert Thomas ALPHA PHI IIT Mr. Joseph Michael Adamson Mr. Curtis Robert Bristol Mr. Harold Nelson Coursen Mr. William Paul Ludwig Mr. Ramon Leonard Olson Mr. Kenneth Roger Wilson Mr. Roy Henry Wittekindt ALPHA cHI university of miami Mr. Francis Linn Gowdy ALPHA PSI Indiana Mr. John William Poe BETA beta florida southern Mr. James Bernard Appledorn Mr. Leslie A. Billib Mr. Jimmy Donald Cooksey Mr. Francis Donald Gillard Mr. Emmett R. Johnson Jr.

BETA gamma Louisville Mr. Joseph Rufus Thompson Jr.

GAMMA GAMMA Troy State Mr. Brian Keith Horst

BETA zeta Simpson Mr. James A. Jervis Mr. Robert Spencer Trevethan

GAMMA rho lander Mr. Christopher Bonham Caughman

BETA eta florida state Mr. Michael Earl Gray Mr. Robert Catton Hutchins Mr. Jeffrey Morgan Schofield

GAMMA PHI South Alabama Mr. Larry Hays Green delta Alpha Virginia Tech Mr. Hung-Yu Hsu

BETA IOTA Toledo Mr. Kurtis Charles Kramp

delta beta North Georgia Mr. Lewis Graham Bailey III

BETA kappa georgia state Mr. Clayton Bradley Doss Jr. Mr. Paul Samuel Stevens Mr. Charlie Russell Woodward

delta gamma Nebraska-Omaha Mr. Daniel Steven Thiemann Mr. Michael William Winslow

BETA Nu HOUSTON Mr. Charles William Boze Jr. Mr. Wesley Love Chism Mr. Jim T. Harper Mr. Dan Westey Hopper Mr. Lee Irick Mr. Benedict Ambrose Sowa Mr. R. Britton Wherry Mr. Joe Henry Wieser BETA OMICRON northwestern state Mr. Larry Don Bucknum Mr. Bill O’Neal

DELTA eta morehead state Mr. Hollis DeWayne Isham DELTA Omega texas A&M Mr. Peter Haskell Burks EPSILON ALpha Elon Mr. Matthew John Ford ZETA epsilon george mason Mr. Craig Michael Connelly zeta eta SOUTH FLORIDA Mr. Robert Joseph Toral Jr.

BETA pi eastern michigan Mr. John Stephen Canon Jr.

zETA Rho cal state-fullerton Mr. Robert Byron Becker

BETA sigma northern illinois Mr. James Edward Bredfield Mr. Ronald F. Christiansen

zETA CHI ALBRIGHT Mr. Gregory Thomas Dalessio

BETA tau valdosta state Mr. F. Scott Gordon GAMMA alpha west alabama Mr. Dylan Paul Torries GAMMA Beta Old Dominion Mr. John Marshall McGovern Jr.

ETA Upsilon Miami-Ohio Mr. Aaron Patrick Miller theta Beta West Georgia Mr. Brandon Douglas Miller

The

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pi kappa phi foundation’s summer alumni reunion

massachusetts

friday, june 19 - sunday, june 21, 2009

All

members of pi kappa phi and their guests are invited to the heart of new england to attend the foundation’s 3rd biennial summer reunion.

For additional information,

visit pikapp.org or contact tom atwood at (800) 929-1906 ext. 104 / tatwood@pikapp.org.