Psi Upsilon Garnet Report, August 2022

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The GarneT

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178th Psi Upsilon Convention & LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE

Pictured Left: Brothers from various chapters from around the United States and Canada gathered on the rooftop lounge of Old Ebbitt Grill. The stunning panorama of Washington, DC was a suitable setting for an evening of spectacular camaraderie and fellowship. Washington’s oldest saloon was founded in 1856 and Presidents McKinley, Ulysses S. Grant, Andrew Johnson, Grover Cleveland, Theodore Roosevelt and Warren Harding supposedly refreshed themselves at its stand-around bar alongside many other famous statesmen, naval and military heroes. Fitting company for old Psi U.

Williard Fiske, Psi 1851, Media & Journalism Award 2022 AWARD RECIPIENTS

(Pictured l-r): John Mathews, Eta ‘81 (Lehigh), Lawrence Tang, ESQ Gamma Tau ’01 (Georgia Tech), & James M. Cornacchia, Pi ’86 (Syracuse) honored with 2022 Willard Fiske, Psi 1851 Psi Upsilon Media & Journalism Award

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In our effort to continuously innovate and improve our programs and communication, we are pleased to rename our newsletter to “The Garnet Report”. Previously called the “Psi Upsilon Review”, we want to focus on more forward-looking content published in this periodical. Chair of the Board, Alex Senchak, Eta ‘06 (Lehigh), said “Garnet is the color that punctuates our flag. That’s what our communications need to do, point to the most important things happening now in our organization.” Creative thanks to brother Jesse LaNore, Beta Kappa ‘95 (Washington State) for his brainstorming the name. We hope you like the new face of our newsletter; please share your feedback with Alex Senchak at asenchak@psiu.org

DAVID PITCHER, Phi ‘67 (Michigan)

Engineering student, White House Military Social Aide to the Nixon White House, JAGC, and senior counsel with the Washington, D.C. law firm of Staas & Halsey LLP, Davd Pitcher, Phi ‘67 (Michigan) is a Psi U for all occasions.

THANK YOU!

We wish to recognize brother Cushing Donelan, Gamma ‘05 (Amherst College) & Donelan Family Wines for their generous support of the Publications, Speaker Series, and of the programs of Psi Upsilon. DONELANWINES.COM

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Friday night’s Networking Reception at Old Ebbitt Grill and Soccer match at Audi Field to watch the DC United take on FC Montreal Saturday evening through the Sunday night Awards Banquet, the 178th Psi Upsilon Convention united brothers in fellowship and grand purpose. The 2022 Leadership Institute covered a variety of topics including Director of Chapter Services, Stephen Oeschle, discussing Ethical Leadership; Director of Growth, Travis Smith, discussing working with host institutions, and Executive Director, Thomas Fox, Omicron ’00 (Illinois) reviewing our Risk Management Standards and sharing some best practices. During the History and Archives Committee report Evan Terry, Epsilon Phi ’93 (McGill), and Jonathan Chaffin, Gamma Tau ’00 (Georgia Tech), reviewed our ties to Washington D.C. including Chester A. Arthur, Theta 1848 (Union), William Howard Taft, Beta 1878 (Yale), and Nelson Rockefeller, Zeta ’30 (Dartmouth). Devon Trotter, Phi Beta ’06, (William & Mary), led a discussion titled “Belonging: Recruiting Beyond Diversity”. On Sunday evening our Awards Banquet had the honor of hosting Kevin A. Klock, Chi Delta ’01 (Duke) as the keynote speaker to close our convention. Brother Klock serves the Foundation for the National Institutes of Health as Senior Vice President of Operations and Legal Affairs. His Keynote concerned leadership – and 4 pieces of advice he wanted to pass along to our fellow alumni and undergraduates as they lead their chapters. See you in Atlanta for the 179th convention.

THANK YOU TO OUR DONORS

Cornice LEVEL

($100,000+ Lifetime Giving)

• J. Martin Brayboy, Gamma ’84 (Amherst College)

• David A. B. Brown, Epsilon Phi ’66 (McGill University)

• William G. Cavanagh, Esq. Pi ’72 (Syracuse University)

• Joseph P. Cillo, PhD, Delta ‘61 (New York University)

• Samuel J. Tinaglia, Omega ’88 (Universiry of Chicago)

Capital LEVEL

($50,000+ Lifetime Giving)

• Jessica A. Frame, Gamma Tau ’07 (Georgia Institute of Technology)

• Patrick J. Gilrane, Psi ’83 (Hamilton College)

• Garrett W. Gleim, Tau ’01 (University of Pennsylvania)

• Joseph O. McCaskill, Chi Delta ’00 (Duke University)

• F. Hampton McFadden, Gamma ‘84 (Amherst College)

• Harold C. Ochsner, Jr., Xi ’57 (Wesleyan University)

• Gary G. Pan, Eta ’86 (Lehigh University)

• Robert S. Petersen, Jr., Omicron ’68 (University of Illinois)

• Thomas M. Poor, Gamma ’65 (Amherst College)

• Lawrence D. Rakers, Omicron ’86 (University of Illinois)

• Jesse J. Scherer, Gamma Tau ’05 (Georgia Institute of Technology)

• Alexander C. Senchak, Eta ’06 (Lehigh University)

• Walter E. Sieglen, Eta ’69 (Lehigh University)

• John A. Thaler, Omega ’97 (Universiry of Chicago)

• Charles A. Werner, Omega ’55 (Universiry of Chicago)

• Mark A. Williams, CFRE, Phi ’76 (University of Michigan)

• Jack Withiam, Psi ’71 (Hamilton College)

• Timothy D. Zepp, Chi Delta ‘08 (Duke University)

Column LEVEL

($25,000+ Lifetime Giving)

• Mark D. Bauer, Omega ‘83 (Universiry of Chicago)

• John T. Calkins Pi, ’49 (Syracuse University)

• Michael J. Callahan, Phi ’61 (University of Michigan)

• Bradley R. Corner, Omicron ’72 (University of Illinois)

• Anthony J. Diamandakis, Omega ’97 (Universiry of Chicago)

• George L. Fearheiley, Omicron ’54 (University of Illinois)

• Thomas T. Hanford, Gamma ’62 (Amherst College)

• Louis T. Hanover, Omega ’87 (University of Chicago)

• Henry L. Huser, Rho, ’81 (University of Wisconsin)

• Jack Lageschulte, Epsilon Omega ’59 (Northwestern University)

• Philip A. Lotz, Tau, ’79 (University of Pennsylvania)

• Thomas W. McCaffer, Jr. Omicron ’77 (University of Illinois)

• Paul E. Raether, Beta Beta ’68 (Trinity College)

• Jacob M. Schmidt, Chi Delta ’11 (Duke University)

• James A. Swanke, Rho ‘80 (University of Wisconsin)

• Philip C. Timon, Tau ’86 (University of Pennsylvania)

• Richard T. Willard, Pi ’69 (Syracuse University)

ABOUT THE PILLAR SOCIETY

FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT: psiu.org/pillar-recognition-society/

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The Psi Upsilon Foundation debuted the Pillar recognition society in January 2021 to recognize and honor the lifetime giving from our brothers. This society includes individuals who have attained a lifetime giving history of $25,000 and more. We honor those brothers in this special way for their extraordinary financial commitment to supporting Psi Upsilon. The Pillar Society will be updated on an annual basis and new certificates sent based on a new level achieved ( ). 1. 9. 13. Brothers of all chapters and generations met in fellowship throughout the weekend. 2-6. Networking Reception at Old Ebbitt Grill. 7-8. Special presentations in recognition of service at the Convention 10. Tthe Psi Upsilon Foundation Board of Directors 11. Undergraduate delegates presented the work of committees and resolutions of the convention 12. Psi U’s gathered at Audi Field to watch the DC United take on FC Montreal Saturday evening 14. The Sunday night Awards Banquet was an excellent affair replete with singing and numerous awards. 15. The David A.B. Brown Distinguished Alumnus Award is the highest award which may be bestowed upon an alumni of Psi Upsilon. The Executive Council is pleased to honor Eldred A. Halsey, Jr., Delta ’58 (NYU), with this award. 13 From
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ABOUT THE FISKE AWARD:

Named in honor of Brother Willard Fiske, Psi 1851, first editor of “The Diamond” of Psi Upsilon, this Award, created in 2021, honors brothers who have made significant and distinctive contribution through their written and cinematically presented journalism, scholarship. Their efforts support, preserve, and popularize Psi Upsilon’s history and the achievements of the fraternity and its brothers.

FISKE AWARD ELIGIBILITY AND SELECTION:

Candidates are drawn from the pool of writers, videographers or editors, who create a body of work that is • published in printed and qualified publication of the Fraternity or Foundation or • in the case of a video, accessible to the majority of the brothers (as determined by the committee on a case-by-case basis).

• is a work of scholarship deserving of this award as determined by the Awards and Recognition committee or Psi Upsilon Foundation.

The awards committee will evaluate qualified candidates and choose recipient; considerations for award should show preference for long-form works and works of new or significant scholarship, or that contribute to the preservation, presentation, and popularization of Psi Upsilon’s history and the achievements of our brothers. Eligible candidates are evaluated each spring (May/June) by the Awards Committee and endorsed by the Foundation’s Board of Directors. This award can be won multiple times by the same applicant. There may be more than one recipient.

2022 WILLARD FISKE, PSI 1851 PSI UPSILON MEDIA & JOURNALISM AWARDS

JOHN MATHEWS, ETA ’81 (LEHIGH)

John has spent 20 years in manufacturing management, then 15 more doing special projects such as plant turnarounds and closures, major start-ups, business acquisition integration and divestment, and several SAP implementations. Nominated for researching and writing “The Psi Upsilon Hose Company” (pg4 Reflections; A Journal of Psi Upsilon History 2022 Edition). John is a charter member of the History and Archives committee with a long history of contributing to the Eta newsletter.

LAWRENCE TANG, ESQ GAMMA TAU ’01 (GEORGIA TECH)

Christopher Tang is a freelance writer, editor, and game designer living in Kennesaw, GA. He enjoys board games, painting, writing, and research (yes, he actually enjoys doing research. Christopher graduated from the University of Georgia Law School in 2006 and practiced in the Atlanta area for ten years before moving into publishing. In 2020 he helped found the nonprofit LINC and currently sits on the board and volunteers full time. Nominated for researching and writing “Howlin’ Mad Howley, Delta ’25 and “The Occupation of Berlin” (pg 9 Reflections; A Journal of Psi Upsilon History 2022 Edition).

He is a regular contributor to all Psi U publications including both editions of the Beacon. He also wrote short pieces and profiles on Hannah Kubick, Kush Pandey, Ami Nwaoha, Max Freeman Dylan Loiacono, James, Donald Dunn, Edward Martindale, and Bill Cavanaugh, Murray Eskanazi

JAMES M. CORNACCHIA, PI ’86 (SYRACUSE)

Jim is the Chief Technology Officer at Signature Bank with extensive expertise and leadership experience in software development and infrastructure management. He is Vice President of the Pi Chapter Trust Association, and long-time sponsor of the Perfect Pint events in NYC. Nominated for researching and writing “A Priceless Pi Artifact is Reborn” (pg14 “Reflections; A Journal of Psi Upsilon History” 2022 Edition).

PAST RECIPIENTS:

2021 - Misi Coliadis, Theta Pi ‘13

2021 - Robert Dorigo Jones, Epsilon Nu ‘85

Are you a writer who would like to research and conduct interviews for Psi U publications?*

Contact Director of Member Engagement, Jonathan Chaffin, Gamma Tau ‘00 (Georgia Tech) *stipends available

WILLIAM MCPHERSON V, PHI ’71 (MICHIGAN) honored with George L. Howell, Eta ’55, Psi Upsilon Philanthropist Award

William McPherson has been a loyal donor and supporter of the Psi Upsilon Foundation for more than 50 years. His dedication has helped underwrite countless scholarships, programs, and initiatives. Bill formed McPherson Commercial Capital, d/b/a MC Capital, LLC, in June of 2002, in order to provide funding solutions and business planning assistance to a variety of businesses.

Previously, Mr. McPherson was Vice President Equipment Finance for Captec Financial Group responsible for overseeing the equipment leasing and financing activities of the company. From 1982 until 1994, Mr. McPherson was Credit Manager, Senior Account Manager, and then Vice President responsible for equipment financing. From 1994 until mid 2000 he was a Regional Vice President responsible for the development and maintenance of lending relationships with franchisees and franchisors of a variety of restaurant concepts. Prior to joining Captec, Mr. McPherson was a Vice President-Commercial Loans for two banks where he managed loan portfolios and developed new commercial loan and deposit business.

In his various positions Mr. McPherson has been responsible for profitability and planning for the various profit centers he managed. Mr. McPherson earned both BBA and MBA degrees from the University of Michigan. Long time member and leader of The Board of Directors New Enterprise Forum.

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Supported by Donations to the Fiske Fund • William G. Cavanagh, Pi ‘72 (Syracuse) • Cushing J. Donelan, Gamma ‘05 (Amherst) •Clifford J. Edmisten, Gamma Tau ‘00 (Georgia Tech) •Joseph O. McCaskill, Chi Delta ‘00 (Duke) TheGarnetReport_Aug22_08.22.22_0700.indd 4 8/22/22 4:56 PM

THANK YOU TO OUR

New Donors

Antonio Abrego, Omega ‘87 (University of Chicago)

Darrick L. Bartley. Theta Theta 06 (University of Washington)

Michael L. Bergelson, Chi ‘95 (Cornell University)

Eleanor R. Bertocchi, Gamma Tau ‘25 (Georgia Institute of Technology)

Vedika Bhatnagar, Gamma Tau ‘25 (Georgia Institute of Technology)

Aaron S. Bisla,Theta Theta ‘16 (University of Washington)

Alexander Boulanger, Purdue Colony ‘19 (Purdue University)

Harold A. Brownfield IV, Omega ‘18 (University of Chicago)

Samuel Burridge, Phi Beta ‘21 (College of William & Mary)

David S. Carroll, Theta Theta ‘94 (University of Washington)

Brian M. Christie, Zeta ‘07, (Dartmouth College)

George A. Couch, ChFC, Pi ‘90 (Syracuse University)

Cody A. Disch, Pi ‘10, (Syracuse University)

Stuart Feldman, DO, Omega ‘91 (University of Chicago)

Manas George, Gamma Tau ‘18, (Georgia Institute of Technology)

Daniel M. Grimaldi, Gamma Tau ‘01 (Georgia Institute of Technology)

Brian Hannon, Psi “07 (Hamilton College)

James Hayes, Gamma ‘93 (Amherst College)

Michael D. Healy, MD, Psi ;69 (Hamiilton College)

Steven M. Hendrickx, Omicron ‘03 (University of Illinois)

Cory J. Herrick, Omega ‘11, (University of Chicago)

H. Follett Hodgkins, Pi ‘82, (Syracuse University)

Mark R. Hoehne, Omicron ‘01, (University of Illinois)

Candice Hudak, Purdue Colony ‘21 (Purdue University)

Roberta J. Hunter, Epsilon Iota ‘94 (Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute)

Ryan Kadlubowski, Upsilon ‘03 (University of Rochester)

Peter H. Kamin,Zeta Tau ‘84 (Tuft University)

ANNUAL Psi Upsilon

Founder’s

John Kelly, Upsilon ‘96 (University of Rochester)

Devin S. Kelsey, Gamma Tau ‘24 (Georgia Institute of Technology)

Edward M. Kennedy III, Xi ‘20 (Wesleyan University)

Natalie Krall, Gamma Tau ‘22 (Georgia Institute of Technology)

Aubrey L. Lassetter, Gamma Tau ‘25 (Georgia Institute of Technology)

Christopher M. Lawyer,Gamma Tau ‘96 (Georgia Institute of Technology)

Matthew McGoey,Psi ‘21 (Hamilton College)

Peter Mcgrath, Kappa, (Bowdoin College)

Lucca G. McKay, Delta Omicron ‘20 (Purdue University)

Elisa M. Miller, Gamma Tau ‘25 (Georgia Institute of Technology)

Nolan A. Miller, Delta Omicron ‘20 (Purdue University)

Sarah R. Moore, Gamma Tau ‘00, (Georgia Institute of Technology)

Timothy J. Nowacki, Psi ‘18 (Hamilton College)

Vincent Nucatola, Pi ‘10 (Syracuse University)

Christopher S. Panczner, Omega ‘86, (University of Chicago)

Jessica Pelletier, Delta ‘21 (New York University)

Harry G. L. Ross, Chi Delta ‘21 (Duke University)

Scott E. Samis, Psi ‘81, (Hamilton College)

Hugh F. Schmidt, Tau ‘75, (University of Pennsylvania)

Jared D. Shalek, Pi ‘10 (Syracuse University)

Matthew L. Simpson, Gamma Tau ‘03, (Georgia Institute of Technology)

Zack Steinbaum,Phi Delta ‘24 (University of Mary Washington)

Vincent Tews, Alpha Omicron ‘23 (New Jersey Institute of Technology)

Andrea M. Tovar, Delta Omicron ‘20, (Purdue University)

Nathan West, Epsilon Iota ‘13 (Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute )

Eric Wong, Delta Omicron ‘20 (Purdue University)

Hansen S. Zhang, Eta ‘15 (Lehigh University)

Psi Upsilon

the Psi

The Psi Upsilon Social Impact Fellowship is granted to support the professional leadership development of emerging leaders striving for the common good. The fellowship is appropriate for brothers working or volunteering in the environmental, education, social equality, medical, and related fields for good of society (including chapter advisors needing training!)

Applications open now for the free, prestigious, year-long fellowship program and grant, now in its third year. The one year fellowship includes a Stipend for skills development and executive coaching along with a leadership retreat in March. Additional honors and recognition bestowed throughout the year.

Learn about the program, nominate brothers who work or volunteer bettering the environment, society equality, & related area for common good, or apply here now: psiu.org/social-impact-fellowship/

You can apply here: smr.to/p82750

If you would like to read about our past social impact fellows you may do so here: psiu.org/social-impact-fellowship/

Please share the details of the program with anyone you feel might be interested in getting more involved.

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Donor Profile

In 1973 the White House hosted what remains the largest state dinner in American history1

Over 550 Vietnam prisoners of war, along with their partners and family, rubbed elbows with Senators and celebrities. All three floors of the White House opened up to them along with a tent on the lawn almost as large as the building itself. Organizing and executing such a tremendous event took the work of the White House Military Social Aide staff. If you look through the photos you may spot one such military staff member, a young Naval officer named David Pitcher. Looking back on that event he recalls it as the most meaningful of all the State Dinners he helped with over his three year term. Nixon famously went to bed late; breaking with protocol he invited the guests to remain “as late as they want” leaving young brother Pitcher conversing with astronauts, POW soldiers, and celebrities late into the night.

When one imagines a brother rubbing elbows with political cognoscenti, a background in engineering seems surprising, yet ten years earlier at the University of Michigan, David’s studies began that way. Soon he pledged to the Phi chapter and was initiated. During sophomore year he moved into the house proper. When speaking to current undergraduates he advises that you should live in the house. “The bonds that are formed are deeper and you appreciate the life of the chapter more,” but also advises “chapter life can be distracting so you need to develop strong academic discipline.” Brother Pitcher studied with his fellow brothers who also pursued engineering and took on independent engineering projects with them. During his senior year he served as treasurer; he advises fellow thesauristes not to underestimate the challenge of collecting rent from your fellow brothers.

After graduating at Michigan, Pitcher matriculated at Syracuse University College of Law. While he expected his involvement in Psi U to pause during those legal studies, he received a call out of the blue from the alumni President of the Pi Chapter asking if he was interested in being a “live-in” resident advisor. Pitcher accepted and would serve as Pi Chapter resident advisor for the entirety of law school2. Many strong friendships were born out during those years including meeting Ainslie, a Tri Delt sorority junior undergrad, who would become his wife, and who both were graciously invited to numerous Pi Chapter social gatherings.

Law school is a daunting time commitment and yet in addition to his studies and commitment to the Pi Chapter, Pitcher received and maintained a direct commission in the Navy JAGC reserves. After graduation, Pitcher worked at Xerox in its legal department and studied for the bar, but soon after passing the bar joined the Navy full time for his required active duty tour. While at JAGC headquarters in Washington, Pitcher soon was invited and accepted to be in the White House Military Social Aide program. He served in that position till the end of his time in the Navy, organizing and attending numerous state dinners and official functions. In addition to those responsibilities, he was asked by JAG to join the Cost of Living Council on a temporary legal assignment which became a multi-year long assignment when

Donald Rumsfeld then head of the Office of Economic Opportunity wrote to the Navy describing his service and legal acumen as indispensable. Pitcher attributes some of his success as an attorney to his time in the program where he learned to have conversations and be comfortable in many situations, a skill invaluable to attorneys for obtaining and keeping clients3.

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DAVID PITCHER, PHI ‘67 (MICHIGAN)
“If you had any positive experiences as an undergrad you should give back to make sure the young people of today can be supported.”
- David Pitcher, Phi ‘67
Spring 1974 White House Sunday Prayer Breakfast with Billy Graham White House Dining room, David Pitcher (right) pictured with his parents and President Nixon
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While serving in the rank of Lieutenant, Pitcher was offered further promotion to stay in the Navy but declined and joined the private sector. The next few years transformed his life. Shortly after the end of his service Pitcher married Ainslie. Within a few years he joined the law firm of Staas & Halsey LLP practicing intellectual property law and continues to this day as retired Senior Counsel. Beyond his connection with clients Pitcher continued the intellectual rigor displayed at the Cost of Living Council publishing multiple articles on IP law covering the full gamut of patent and trademark law ranging from the effect of treaties on trademarks to the misuse of trademarks on the internet.

During those early years the Pitchers welcomed their daughter Amanda. Amanda has followed in her father’s footsteps in the practice of law in Washington. Amanda has her own family making brother Pitcher a grandfather. As a retiree Pitcher spends much time with his daughter’s family alongside sports, hobbies and travel. Additionally his lifetime of experience remains in use both to advise younger members of his firm and for The Society of White House Military Social Aides where he advises and mentors current military social aides.

Recently Pitcher hosted the Psi Upsilon Foundation Pillar Society and describes the role as a great honor and fondly recalls the specialty drink keeping the camaraderie and conversation going late into the evening. Over the years Pitcher has maintained relationships with a number of brothers. He has been a frequent and regular donor. “If you had any positive experiences as an undergrad you should give back to make sure the young people of today can be supported”.

1 https://www.wearethemighty.com/mighty-history/nixon-returnsvietnam-pow-dinner/ 2 https://www.psiuarchives.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/ The-Diamond-of-Psi-Upsilon_Win_1965.pdf#search=David%20

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3 https://www.whitehousehistory.org/videos/white-house-militaryaides-david-m-pitcher

WE VALUE Your Opinion

The Psi U Foundation has greatly expanded and diversified our publications and communication offerings. Brothers interested in our scholars and scholarship programs, or in our Social Impact Fellows and philanthropy can find articles in the Spring and Fall issues of the Psi U Beacon. Brothers interested in the history of our order, famous alumni from the past, and ex plorations of things from our archives can read Reflections: A Journal of Psi Upsilon History. All publications are available in print to members of our Founder’s Society, and digitally to all brothers.

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Upcoming Keydates

Wednesday, September 14th

2022 New England Social Hour

Lamplighter CX in Cambridge

110 N First St, Cambridge, MA 02141

Friday, September 30th – Sunday, October 2nd History & Archives Weekend - Indianapolis, IN

Monday October 3rd 6:30-8:30PM CDT

Chicago Crypto, NFTs, and emerging FinTech Outlook Event

Join your Psi Upsilon brothers for an evening uniting technology and investment subject matter experts to discuss Emerging FinTech and Cryptocurrency Investing.

Host: Mike Santoro, Omicron ‘03 (Illinois) at the Walker Sands Agency

55 W Monroe St Ste 3925, Chicago, IL 60603

Psi Upsilon Days of Giving Oct. 20-24th

the last

As we close out this year, your

The History and Archives committee gathers annually to catalogue, research and preserve the archives of Psi U. The committee was formed out of the Digital Archive project to use the archives to educate about Psi U history and the accomplishments of our brothers using the archives and digital archives stewarded by the Foundation. The original mandate of the committee was to 1) create and publish a journal with stories of interest to our brothers and 2) to create a presentation around Psi U history to present at Convention.

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1973 White House cocktail reception event in White House Blue room. David Pitcher (left) with President and Mrs. Nixon
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October 20-24, 2022 are the Psi Upsilon Days of Giving, the most important days of the year for the Annual Fund which supports the programs of Psi Upsilon with unrestricted gift dollars. This year, our goal is $75,000, and we need your help in securing at least 250 donors for the campaign. We appreciate all brothers who participate in the Days of Giving, and who diligently promote the event and their positive Psi U experiences and memories.

SAVE-THE-DATE

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WE NEED YOUR HELP AS AMBASSADORS & MATCHERS

We need your help in securing $25,000 in matching gifts.

• Matchers will be promoted via social media during the days of giving and will be asked to make a few phone calls.

• Ambassadors will be asked to post via social media and given 15-20 names to contact during the days of giving with a short script to use.

Psi U Days of Giving is predominantly about asking new donors to support Psi Upsilon programs, outreach, and grants and scholarship, while also providing a fun competitive space for chapters to vie for bragging rights. We have a more successful event when our brothers root for their chapters, spread the word, and post updates throughout the campaign. If you love the thrill of competition and are willing to call and post via social media, please let us know so we can get you started.

more information about the Psi U Days of Giving, or to become a matcher or an ambassador, please contact Clanton Johnson, Director of Donor Relations: clanton@psiu.org or

The Gilrane Economic Symposium is a special annual panel discussion within the Speaker’s Series to unite industry leaders in person to share their perspectives on matters of economics, finance, and investment. The Chatham House Rule is in effect to promote candid perspectives. The Symposium, named in honor of long-serving Foundation board member Patrick Gilrane, Psi ‘83, is underwritten by a fund established in his honor.

The Gilrane Economic Symposium is a special annual panel discussion within the Speaker’s Series to unite industry leaders in person to share their perspectives on matters of economics, finance, and investment. The Chatham House Rule is in effect to promote candid perspectives. The Symposium, named in honor of long-serving Foundation board member Patrick Gilrane, Psi ‘83, is underwritten by a fund established in his honor.

Email Jonathan@psiu.org to RSVP or to inquire about being a sponsor or panelist.

Email Jonathan@psiu.org to RSVP or to inquire about being a sponsor or panelist.

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