The Temple Journal of Phi Kappa Theta - Fall 2012

FALL 2012 VOLUME 95 NUMBER 2

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A Man of Achievement As William Grogan is honored at the 2012

Leadership Institute, we look back on the impact he has had on our Fraternity

PRESIDENT’S NOTE Putting Our Mission Into Action Dear Brothers, I hope you enjoy this issue of the Temple Magazine and learn about some of the many positive things happening throughout Phi Kappa Theta. This issue is focused on growth: growth as a fraternity, growth occurring at our chapters, and growth of individual brothers.

Like with any franchise organization, we have to invest in expansion. As a board, one of our responsibilities is to ensure that our investments are performing. Expansion, like any measure of performance, should be measured by results, not activity. Over the last decade, we have changed our approach to expansion and the results are impressive.

The traditional greek model of expansion simply wasn’t working for us… there was a lot of activity but not results. I’ve very proud of the work that the professional staff has done in this area to continuously innovate and improve our expansion results. With a disciplined approach and the contribution of many passionate alumni volunteers, the quality of our recent expansion groups is very high. Our Nebraska chapter is breaking ground on a chapter house (see page 08) and our Massachusetts Lambda chapter at WPI has won the Founder’s cup more than once since re-chartering in 2007. With our strategy working well, we have a strong foundation to build future expansion. Read more details about the changes in “The World of Expansion!”.

Another area of growth I want to note is in the development programs the Fraternity provides our members. We are very excited to expand the number of our 2013 Regional Leadership Conferences to six across the country, adding Georgia and California to existing conferences in Kansas, Indiana, Pennsylvania and Massachusetts. Even more development opportunities are in the works for the future.

I believe the successful growth that Phi Kappa Theta is experiencing in several areas is made possible by our clear purpose to develop men to be effective leaders that serve their society, fraternity and God. The expansion interest groups that now contact us are attracted to our mission and share our values. They have done their homework and there is an unmet need on their campus. These are men we want to reach. The same purpose that attracts new collegiate members also motivates our alumni to dedicate their valuable time, talent and treasure to Phi Kappa Theta. It is a good sign we are on the right path.

Yours in the Bonds of Phi Kappa Theta,

Nathan Rues, (Missouri S&T, ‘02) Board of Trustees President

Fall 2012 Volume 95, Number 2 MANAGING EDITOR Keith D. Harshbarger (IUPUI, ‘06) COPY EDITOR Gregory E. Stein (CCNY, ‘70) CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Matthew R. Butts (Univ. of Nebraska–Lincoln, ‘12) Anita L. Kerlin (Bowling Green State University, ‘03) Stephen S. Lee (Lewis, ‘10) Robert W. Riggs (RPI, ‘02) Gregory E. Stein (CCNY, ‘70) BOARD OF TRUSTEES President Nathan G. Rues (Missouri S&T, ‘02) Vice President Mark C. Anthony (Georgia Tech, ‘90) Treasurer Rick Maggiore (Univ. of Georgia, ‘68) Secretary Lenny S. Chan (Slippery Rock, ‘95) Trustees Larry F. Dorocke (Purdue University, ‘68) Joshua J. Gisi (Univ. of Kansas, ‘96) Father Owen J. Mullen (Univ. of San Diego, ‘A) Joe E. Przybyla (Lewis, ‘01) UGAC Chairman Andrew Carter Black (Univ. of Georgia, ‘13) UGAC Vice Chairman Isaiah Adona (Washington State, ‘12) EXECUTIVE OFFICES 9640 Commerce Drive, Suite 420 Carmel, IN 46032 317.872.9934 FAX: 317.879.1889 executiveoffices@phikaps.org www.phikaps.org EXECUTIVE OFFICES STAFF Executive Vice President Robert W. Riggs (RPI, ‘02) Director of Operations Sarah A. Everhart (Indiana Wesleyan University, ‘05) Associate Executive Director of Education and Development Anita L. Kerlin (Bowling Green State University, ‘03)

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Contents FALL 2012

On the cover: Bother William Grogan speaks at the 1961 Convention, as National President, reproduced from the Spring ‘62 Temple

Features 08 Breaking New Ground A look at how Nebraska Pi’s new chapter house will prepare them for the future.

11 The World of Expansion!

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Learn more about where Phi Kappa Theta has been with Expansion and where it is going.

15 Leadership Institute 2012 Recap all that went on at LI2012; including Alumni and Collegiate training, Recognition banquet and charity drive.

19 News From You Featuring News from Manhattan College, Iowa State, Kansas State and SDSU.

28 Phi Kaps Care

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06 A Man of Achievement William R. Grogan is this year’s Man of Achievement

Purdue Alum, Jacob Niemeier, Travels to Togo, Africa to research water distribution systems.

Background Image: Togolese children wave to the camera during Jacob Niemeier’s (Purdue, ‘12) water distribution research trip.

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2013 marks the 40th anniversary of Phi Kappa Theta adopting the Motto “Give, Expecting Nothing Thereof”. This motto replaced the original motto “Loyalty to God and College” used from 1890’s - 1973 Since then, our current motto has helped inspire thousands of Phi Kaps to do just that, giving without expecting anything in return.

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William R. Grogan 2012 Man of Achievement

By Greg Stein CCNY, ‘70 I shall not leave my city any less but rather greater than I found it. (Part of the Ephebic Oath from classical Athens) The quote was the aim of every Athenian citizen. Phi Kappa Theta and Worcester Polytechnic Institute were singularly blessed with an individual who far surpasses that aim.

William R. Grogan (WPI, ‘46) was presented (unfortunately in absentia due to illness) with the 2012 Man of Achievement award at the Leadership Institute. Bill, as he is familiarly known, was the unanimous choice of the Phi Kappa Theta National Foundation’s Board of Trustees. The award, first presented in 1984, has 3 functions, to recognize achievement by an alumnus in his particular field of endeavor, to provide the aegis or umbrella for undergraduates to meet such alumni and to build pride in the organization. It is sadly ironic that this year’s recipient had attended more conventions and leadership school than any previous awardee and yet had to miss his own acceptance.

Any fraternity member initiated before 1970 would instantly recognize Bill’s name as a fraternity leader. But that is not why he earned this award. He has always been closely identified with Worcester Polytechnic Institute, located in central Massachusetts, and it is for his enormous contribution to that school’s excellence that he received the Man of Achievement award.

Bill attended WPI starting in 1941, but was drafted to fight in World War II shortly thereafter. But he returned and earned a Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, and became a member of the faculty in 1946. His only absence was service in the Navy during the Korean conflict, 19511953.

In the late 1960’s several professors at WPI became unhappy with the strictly lecture, lab and textbook experience of their students. The President of the Institute appointed Bill to a committee to foster change in the staid way WPI

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“For countless numbers of WPI students, faculty members and administrators, the name William R. Grogan is synonymous with excellence in teaching and educational leadership.”

—WPI President

William R. Grogan, the 2012 Man of Achievement.

was doing things. The committee drew up the revolutionary ‘WPI Plan’, and in 1970 Bill became the school’s first Dean of Undergraduate Studies charged with implementing the plan.

Put simply, the committee put the school’s motto, “lehr und kunst”, “theory and practice” into practice.

The new path to graduation combines theoretical study with project based problem solving. One of the three major projects integrates science and technology with social concern and human values, to quote university publications. Gerald Morris (WPI, ‘65), a foundation trustee who knew Bill when he was a student, introduced Bill at the luncheon and explained in greater detail some of the program’s specifics and the results. Dean Grogan retired in 1990 but was named Dean Emeritus, a title he still holds. In Bill’s own words, “WPI went from being one of the most traditional to one of the

most avant-garde science and engineering universities in the country.”

The school’s President has this to say in presenting Dean Grogan with an honorary Doctor of Engineering, “For countless numbers of WPI students, faculty members and administrators, the name William R. Grogan is synonymous with excellence in teaching and educational leadership.”

Here are some other ways the University has shown its appreciation. In 1969 he received the Trustee’s Award for Outstanding Teaching. In 1974, he received the Goddard Award for Professional Achievement. In 1989, he earned the Trustees Award for Outstanding Service.

A wing is named after him in the campus center. An award was named in his honor, The William R. Grogan Award for Community Service.

In 2005, he received the Institute’s Presidential Medal with the simple but

powerful title, “WPI Visionary”. Lastly, in 2008, he was honored at the annual dinner of the WPI Presidential Founders for his many contributions.

His contributions to Phi Kappa Theta, both at Mass. Lambda and the national fraternity are legendary and monumental. Brother Grogan is, this fall, going on his 60th anniversary as Faculty Advisor.

As he did with the Institute, he revolutionized the chapter. At one point in the last decade he closed the chapter and designed a new chapter not encumbered by traditions. Charles Gammal, (WPI, ‘08), President of the chapter’s alumni association received the award in his place, and in his remarks from Bill encouraged the 2012 attendees to rid themselves of traditions unless they are meaningful and valid today, meaning, making you a better brother and better student. Some aspects of Mass. Lambda today are a 3.0 GPA to receive a bid. No freshmen receive a bid. The house is dry and the 2 parts of associate member status are education and community service.

I met Bill in 1968, when he was on the faculty of the Management School in Detroit and I was a student from CCNY. By then he had already served as National President (1961-65) and received the fraternity’s Distinguished Service Award.

Bill had served on the merger board

combining Theta Kappa Phi and Phi Kappa after previously serving as TKP’s Secretary and Eastern Vice President.

This is what Bill said at the 1961 convention. “There is no college experience greater than belonging to a good fraternity chapter that wants to stay good.”

I had the pleasure and privilege of being in his company several times and even visited him and his wife, Mae at their home. For those of you familiar with the Beatles, it was like them going into a guru’s cave. He

“Bill Grogan is a man of vision who helped prepare Phi Kappa Theta to meet and survive the challenges of the modernday fraternity movement.”

—Nick Scalera

has a giant intellect. He is able to analyze, interpret and assimilate quantities of data and is able to project their impact and implications with clarity and insight few possess. I have never failed to be impressed by any of our encounters.

Nick Scalera (Seton Hall, ‘65) served with Bill on the National Board of Trustees and had this to say, “Bill Grogan is a man of vision who helped prepare Phi Kappa Theta to meet and survive the challenges of the modern-day fraternity movement. As National President, he introduced innovative strategic planning concepts designed to strengthen all facets of fraternity operations. He understood the difference between traditions that deserve to be preserved and those that must be abandoned as perilous vestiges of a bygone era. His record of lifelong service, dedication and loyalty to Phi Kappa Theta is second to none. He earned and truly deserved to receive the fraternity’s 2012 Man of Achievement Award.”

The luncheon was a very impressive event for a most impressive brother. Like the Ephebes of old, he has made every modern ‘Athenian’ proud.

Above Left: Gerald Morris (WPI, ‘65), speaks on behalf of Brother Grogan.

Above Right: Charles Gammal, (WPI, ‘08), President of the chapter’s alumni association recieves the Man of Achievement award in Grogan’s place.

Below: Various brothers from the WPI Chapter.

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Breaking New Ground

Phi Kappa Theta’s New Chapter Houses Take Brothers Into Uncharted Territory

By Matthew Butts University of Nebraska–Lincoln, ‘12 Almost a decade of planning and work has gone into making what once seemed like a dream a reality. The Nebraska Pi chapter at the University of Nebraska plans to open the doors of their new home in

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the fall of 2013. Jude Werner, Director of Development for UNL’s Newman Center played an important role in helping find a space for the fraternity since its return to UNL in 2005 after a nearly 80 year hiatus.

He says there was some preliminary work for acquiring a house done back in 2000 when the idea of reforming the fraternity at UNL was brought up, but the work began in earnest once the first class showed up in 2005. Along the way brothers knew the house was a goal and were often informed about the progress, but few thought they would be around to live in it.

Junior Biochemistry major Chris White remembers the process. “My freshman year I didn’t really expect to see a house built. They kept hitting snags in the plan and the future of our house didn’t look very bright. Over the last two years we

saw a ton of progress and I guess last year they really gave us the expectations to see a house built.”

Werner admits there were bumps in the road, but says, “The key to this process was being open to what God wanted.”

Looking back now, he says this is one of the best results they could have hoped for.

On September 15th, the men of the Nebraska Pi chapter hosted a groundbreaking ceremony in anticipation of their new home. The three-story, 20,000 sq. ft. building is designed to house 60 members as well as provide a library, recreation area and communal dining area.

Above: Founding president Edward Jaros (University of Nebraska-Lincoln, ‘09) gives a speech in front of the lot where the house will be built.

“Living together, the brotherhood element is, in a mundane real way, present. If you live with somebody, that will change your relationship. It gives you an opportunity to bond at a different level.”

—Edward Jaros

Construction is expected to be finished by the fall of 2013.

Like the brothers of Trine University (see page 10), those at UNL are aware that the house is bound to change the fraternity.

Founding president Edward Jaros says that even the most basic elements of personal interaction will be affected. “Living together, the brotherhood element is, in a mundane real way, present. If you live with somebody, that will change your relationship. It gives you an opportunity to bond at a different level.”

Werner believes the same thing, noting the scripture verse, “As iron sharpens iron, so man sharpens his fellow man.” He says that while living together will present new challenges, it may also result in some of the biggest rewards.

In his speech at the groundbreaking, Jaros stated the fraternity must now turn outward more than ever. When it was

founded, each of the men who joined had the same vision – to have a strong house active in Greek life while remaining true to its spiritual principles. Making their presence felt in the community was a driving force for these men. They knew that embracing the spiritual aspect of the fraternity could lead to attracting people who wanted protection from the outside world, who wanted to isolate themselves with familiar principles and comfortable concepts.

But they also knew that an isolationist attitude wouldn’t achieve the fraternity’s goals. The men ended up with an unofficial motto, “Be a beacon, not a bunker.”

Now, the newest members are tasked with making sure that the fraternity’s work doesn’t stop once the house is built. They are tasked with making sure this investment provides a return. And, eventually, another group will be given the same task.

Jaros says “I don’t think the vision

“The key to this process was being open to what God wanted.”

—Jude Werner

will ever be achieved. It has got to be a process. It’s not like you have a task and you get it done. You do it in sequence, each season. The vision is achieved in that it is pursued every year. In that sense, I believe it is happening but there is no completion to the task of the fraternity. It ends with a shovel or a sword, but for the collegiate brothers, it’s about living it every day.”

Buildings, no matter how well furnished, are not the goal of the fraternity.

The vision of Phi Kappa Theta can never be completed and work can never be considered done.

In many ways, this is the challenge faced by all chapters. Collegiate members come and go, the settings change, and certainly each chapter has unique challenges to face, but the vision is still the same. The goal of Phi Kappa Theta is now, like it always has been, to build men.

Building a house is just the start.

Top: Phi Kaps and their families pose for a picture on the future site of the Nebraska Pi chapter house.

Left: President Tony Duren (University of Nebraska-Lincoln, ‘13) gives a speech at the groundbreaking ceremony.

Right: Breaking ground on the Nebraska Pi home.

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Five Years Later

Looking Back at Trine’s Groundbreaking

By Matthew Butts University of Nebraska–Lincoln, ‘12 In 2007, the Indiana Alpha Gamma chapter of Phi Kappa Theta opened the doors of their new home. The plush chairs, gold letters above the entrance, and brick façade wasn’t a reward for what they had done in the past though. This wasn’t the result of a lifetime of saving finally resulting in a leisurely retirement.

Rather, this was an investment in the future. The new home was another step toward fulfilling the fraternity’s mission. If anything, their new house represented the amount of work still to be done.

This was a moment long overdue.

While Alpha Gamma had a place to live before the construction of their new home, the previous house had enough room for only nine men. Vice president Tyler Lymburner says that on top of the small size, the house was not in great condition. Because of this, the fraternity struggled to recruit the sort of men they wanted. “A house reflects the sort of people living in it,” Lymburner says. “And you recruit guys who are like you.

If you look like you don’t care about your home, you’re going to recruit men who don’t care.”

So, with the hope that they could improve their chapter and more effectively serve their community, the Alpha Gamma chapter put their plan into action. The beautiful new house is situated just off of Trine University’s campus in Angola, Indiana. One of the unique features of the structure is that it was built in an apartment style. There are four apartments

in the building and a suite for two officers resulting in enough space for 20 men to live. Each apartment holds 4 or 5 rooms plus a kitchen and common area.

In addition to the apartments, the house contains common areas where Brothers go to study, hang out, or entertain guests.

A great deal of thought was put into the layout of the home and how it would affect each brother. President James Green says that the unique set-up has its advantages.

For one, each member is more affected by his own actions.

Each choice is more carefully considered when a person is confronted with the consequences of it every day. “When 20 men share a kitchen, it’s easy to think that somebody else will take care of the mess,” Lymburner says. In this apartment style living, a person shares a space with only four people, so it quickly becomes apparent who is not carrying the load. He says that overall, the new home has given brothers the sense that their actions do matter.

“The way the guys present themselves on campus is better. If we didn’t have the facilities, we couldn’t recruit.”

—Tyler Lymburner

There were concerns that this set-up may result in members isolating themselves or forming cliques. Lymburner says that they understood the risks of that happening when the decision was made to go apartment style, but it has really brought them closer. More attention is paid to creating events and making sure brothers stay involved. “People can isolate themselves. If you don’t have the right people in the right places, the right officers, people will develop cliques. If they have nothing to do other than sit in their apartments, they will just sit in their apartments.”

This is one of the reasons the chapter has put a renewed emphasis on their philanthropy work. Recently they completed a canned food drive, raised money for tornado victims, and they have upheld the longstanding tradition of helping the Special Olympics – something the chapter is especially proud of.

All of this adds up to a stronger fraternity. Lymburner credits the new facilities with not only the improved disposition of its members, but with a resurgence in recruiting as well. “The way the guys present themselves on campus is better. If we didn’t have the facilities, we couldn’t recruit,” says Lymburner.

Left: The completed Phi Kappa Theta house at Trine University.

Above: Alumni participate in groundbreaking ceremonies for the Trine house in October 2006.

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The World of Expansion!

By Robert Riggs Executive Vice President RPI, ‘02 Today Phi Kappa Theta currently has fifty collegiate chapters and colonies throughout the United States. Of these, forty-three are fully chartered collegiate chapters. The other seven represent our expansion groups as either colony-chapters or interest groups.

Recently, we have started to research our expansion trends throughout Phi Kappa Theta’s history. It has been fascinating to see how our Phi Kappa Theta’s expansion efforts have been influenced with the culture of society at that time.

Since the founding in 1889, the Fraternity has opened 121 chapters at colleges and universities throughout NorthAmerica. Prior to the Great Depression, the Fraternity experienced healthy growth, opening 23 new chapters between the two original fraternities of Phi Kappa and Theta Kappa Phi during the 1920s. As WWII veterans began to flock to campuses in the late 1940s, the Fraternity benefited from a growing trend that would span the next three decades. It was during the 1960s that Phi Kappa Theta experienced its most explosive growth, opening 28 new chapters.

Unfortunately, by the 1970s, the Fraternity began to experience some of its most difficult growing pains.

The 1970s, 80s and 90s saw fraternity’s expansion efforts slow to a pace reflecting the Great Depression; opening just 22 new chapters over that timeframe.

To compound the issue, the Fraternity

struggled to keep these chapters open and active. Today, only 3 of the 22 chapters that were opened during that era are open today.

The slow growth of the Fraternity continued through the early 2000s with Phi Kappa Theta planting its flag on less than one new campus a year for the first few years. It was during this same time that the Fraternity’s leadership decided to step back and take a hard look at the way Phi Kappa Theta expanded. During this period, the Fraternity began to redefine its expansion philosophy, strategy and the procedures implemented to ensure the long term viability of a chapter.

Open Expansion is the policy of all NIC member fraternities and it means that the IFC and the NIC member organizations on a given campus will support another NIC member fraternity in their efforts to establish a chapter, believing that the expansion of the fraternity community will be a benefit to ALL the chapters on a given campus.

The following sections of this article share describe how we make strategic decisions regarding our expansion efforts.

Selecting the Right Expansion Opportunities Phi Kappa Theta Fraternity, along with 75 other national and international fraternities, is a member of the fraternal industry’s trade association, the NorthAmerican Interfraternity Conference (NIC).

In addition to serving as the advocates for the fraternal community, the NIC and its member groups have also established

Above: Members of the Colorado Chi Sigma Colony during their Strategic Planning event in late October.

a uniform set of standards, known as the NIC Standards. Part of these standards is the acceptance of Open Expansion.

Open expansion allows all NIC member fraternities, at their sole discretion, to determine where, when and at which campuses to start new chapters. This has allowed us to control our own destiny when it comes to the effective growth of our Fraternity.

The ability to select when and where Phi Kappa Theta expands has created nearly unlimited opportunities for the Fraternity to grow. Unfortunately, the Fraternity’s resources available for expansion are not unlimited. To successfully bring a group of men from an interest group to a fully recognized chapter is a significant investment of staff and volunteer time, talent and treasury.

This means the selection process becomes critical. Selecting the right expansion opportunity results in the establishment of a chapter that is sustainable for the next one hundred years of our history. Selecting the wrong expansion opportunity means a waste of precious time and money.

To help us make the right decision

Decade

New Charters

1889 - 1899 1900 - 1909 1910 - 1919 1920 - 1929 1930 - 1939 1940 - 1949 1950 - 1959 1960 - 1969 1970 - 1979 1980 - 1989 1990 - 1999 2000 - 2009 2010 - 2019

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regarding the investment our resources, a committee of staff and alumni volunteers reviews and consider the following factors: • Host Institution • Campus Culture – as part of our evaluation, Phi Kappa Theta researches the current culture of the host institution regarding its academic standards and performance, its selectivity, retention rates and graduation rates. Our committee reviews all of these factors as a way to get a pulse on the overall culture of our potential host institution.

• Campus-based Staff Support - the ability to establish a partnership with campus professionals is essential.

Supportive campus-based professionals allow us to recruit on campus faculty mentors, obtain meeting space and establish ourselves as part of the campus community.

• Greek Community – our experience has taught us that expanding to campuses with a healthy fraternity and sorority community significantly increases our own potential for a healthy, sustainable chapter.

Our expansion committee compares the Greek community’s performance against many of the same factors it uses to evaluate the host institution. Additionally, it researches the Greek community’s culture as it relates to its sense of fraternal values, social responsibility and leadership opportunities. Greek communities that struggle to overcome hazing allegations, alcohol violations and other negative stereotypes that plague a community are eliminated as potential options for expansion.

Two Paths of Expansion Currently, Phi Kappa Theta expands utilizing two methods.

The first is the expansion of the Fraternity to new colleges and universities.

Earlier this year, Phi Kappa Theta successfully expanded to its 118th* host

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institution at Colorado State University in Fort Collins, Colorado. Expansion opportunities to new host institutions can occur in one of two ways. The first is when an already established group of men actively seeks out Phi Kappa Theta based on our Mission and values. We are approached by these interest groups anywhere between two and three times each year. Our expansion committee will then evaluate the expansion opportunity based on our selection criteria to determine if there is a good fit for the Fraternity. If the fit is right, we immediately begin to invest our time and resources.

We continue the process by sharing more information about Phi Kappa Theta with the interest group. Through a series of web-hosted presentations, we present the expectations of becoming brothers and the colonization procedures with the interest group, their local board of directors and any campus-based professionals who would also be assisting the future chapter.

Additionally, individual phone or video call interviews are conducted with each potential member to ensure his ideals and values are aligned with Phi Kappa Theta’s.

Once we have established a core group of founding fathers, the Colony Development Process begins.

The second method has been the reestablishment of chapters that were previously active within the Fraternity; often referred to as a recolonization. This occurs when a group of alumni actively seek us out and request to recolonize their chapter. Annually, we are approached by alumni regarding the recolonization of their chapter even more frequently than student interest groups. Our evaluation of both the campus and Greek community remains consistent. Additionally, we also evaluate the availability of additional resources in the form of alumni volunteer time and talent as well as financial support. These additional factors become important due to the additional resources required to recruit the founding fathers for the recolonization.

When the fit is right, we begin working directly with the host institution and alumni

to layout our timeline for returning to campus.

During this expansion method, the alumni are charged with securing both the volunteer and financial resources required to recolonize their chapter. By successfully recruiting from their own brothers, the alumni establish a local board of directors to serve as mentors to the future colony.

This board receives training in the areas of values based recruitment and chapter operations from the professional staff ensuring they are prepared to be effective mentors. The recruitment of the founding fathers is then shared between the board of directors and the professional staff members. Upon the successful completing of recruiting the core group of re-founding fathers, the Colony Development Process begins.

The Colonization Process The colonization of an interest group begins with a 4-day retreat and workshop visit lead by a professional staff member. The visit begins with the group officially becoming a colony and the men pledging themselves to Phi Kappa Theta by participating in the Associate Member Ritual. During the retreat, the men receive extensive recruitment and chapter operational training. The four day retreat is very intense and productive. Upon completion of this initial retreat, the newly formed colony has successfully begun the Associate Member Education program, conducted officer elections and has established its written governing documents and operating budget for the next year.

For the following six to nine months, the colony’s goal is to establish the same developmental and operational culture shared by our most effective chapters.

Utilizing our developed expansion resource, Colony Requirements to Charter as a guide, the colony begins to establish its own foundation and legacy on campus. This is done by providing their own activities, events and programs designed to develop their brothers in each of the Fraternity’s five areas of development. Additionally, the colony positively contributes to their campus and local community through their involvement with community, service and social opportunities. Upon the successful completion of all of the requirements to charter, a second retreat is held with the colony to focus on long term strategic planning.

Our history has shown us that colonies that only focus on obtaining a charter often struggle in the years following their

chartering. It is during this retreat that the colony lays out a three year strategic plan to help guide the colony beyond its first year of being a chartered chapter. A three year plan ensures that the colony members are thinking about the future of the chapter beyond any of their own collegiate experiences.

Our Recent Success The results of this refocused effort to rebuild our expansion program can be seen in our recent history. Over the last ten years, Phi Kappa Theta has successfully opened 13 chapters. These chapters are a combination of 5 chapters at completely new campuses and 8 recolonized chapters that were previously dormant. In contrast to the chapter retention rates of the previous three decades, all 13 of these chapters remain open, healthy and actively engaged with Phi Kappa Theta. Eight of these chapters have been recognized for excellence during our annual conferences; one of which has earned our Founders Cup 3 times since re-chartering!

Current Colonies & Interest Groups Our future expansion opportunities are very bright! Currently we have a number of expansion groups across the various stages.

Interest Groups Minnesota State University Interest Group – We currently have a very strong Interest Group at Minnesota State located in Mankato, MN. They have a good relationship with brothers from our chapter at Nebraska and have been working closely with the Newman Center and the University. They are currently at 11 members and we are planning a colony development visit for mid-November.

For a full list of all of the chapters Phi Kappa Theta has had throughout our history, visit phikaps.org/chapters

Recolonizations Louisiana Alpha Phi, University of New Orleans – Located in New Orleans, LA, the alumni began working their recolonization journey back in January of 2011. Training continued through 2011 with the recruitment of re-founding fathers beginning in the fall of 2011. After several semesters of recruiting the initial class of

re-founding fathers, Louisiana Alpha Phi held their colonization retreat over the weekend of October 25-28, 2012.

Mississippi Chi, University of Mississippi Recolonization – Located in Oxford, MS. For the past year, the alumni have been working closely with the fraternity to receive training and establish their recolonization timeline. This past September, a small team consisting of a fraternity staff and volunteers flew in to Oxford, MS to begin the recruitment of the initial re-founding fathers. At the time this article was written, seven young men had signed up to become part of the recolonization efforts. We anticipate those numbers to continually grow until they reach 20 and transition the interest group in to full colony status.

Texas Alpha Mu, University of Houston – Located in Houston, TX. After several years of dormancy, the alumni have begun to recruit their initial refounding fathers this fall. At the time of this article was written, the alumni had successfully recruited seven men to begin the recolonization process. This places the Houston recolonization on the same timeline as the University of Mississippi.

Once these re-founding fathers continue to grow their group of men to the goal of 20, we will begin the transition from interest group to full colony.

Existing Colonies Georgia Lambda Chi, Georgia Southern University – Located in Statesboro, GA, their petition is currently being voted on by the Board of Trustees and eligible chapters.

Colorado Chi Sigma, Colorado State University – Located in Fort Collins, CO, this group received their Strategic Planning visit in mid October. They will spend the rest of the fall preparing their petition to charter which will be sent out for voting in late 2012 or early 2013.

Scheduled Recolonizations for 2013 Located in Champaign, IL. The original chapter was disbanded in the mid-90’s due to poor leadership and lack of recruiting. The Beta-Delta Housing Corporation has continued to own and maintain the beautiful structure in Champaign. A core group of students led

by Justin Turner, the biological brother of fraternity brother Brandon Turner (Lewis ‘13), continues to work to grow the refounding fathers to 20-30 throughout the year. The colony will move back in to the house in fall 2013. For more information about Beta-Delta and a photo of our house,

visit our web-page www.uofiphikaps.org.

Indiana Zeta, Purdue University – Locate in West Lafayette, IN. Despite the unexpected closure of our chapter in the fall of 2010, the alumni have remained extremely active. Working through their president’s committee, the alumni have recruited a number of brothers to serve on various task forces focusing on housing, education, recruitment and standards. The recruitment of its re-founding fathers is scheduled to begin in the spring of 2013.

Iowa Delta, University of Iowa – Located in Iowa City, IA. Still in the initial phases of the recolonization process, the alumni have established a core team of brothers who will be charged with leading the recolonization. The initial training for these brothers has been scheduled for November 5, 2012. The scheduled recruitment of re-founding fathers is currently slated for the fall of 2013.

If you know anybody at any of the campuses we are looking to return or at other campuses who may be interested in joining Phi Kappa Theta, or have questions about expansion, please feel free to contact us at expansion@phikaps.org.

Conclusion A great deal has changed over the 123 years of our Fraternity’s existence.

The cultural demands of both society and our host institutions continuously evolve.

Of the 121 chapters that have chartered throughout our history, only 28 have remained open continuously since their original founding date. The future of every existing chapter will depend on its ability to evolve and adapt to the demands of their social and cultural environment. Our own history has already shown us that a chapter’s failure to evolve will ultimately result in the chapter being closed by either the host institution or by the Fraternity.

The good news is that we now have the right formula to successfully colonizing and recolonization chapters who are aligned with our Mission and values. This will ultimately provide us the path to long term sustainability and success for the next 100 years of our existence. * Four of our chapters had shared the same campuses.

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Leadership Institute 2012 Back to Where it All Started

By Anita Kerlin Associate Executive Director of Education and Development Bowling Green State University, ‘03 From August 2-5, over 125 Brothers and guests attended the Phi Kappa Theta Leadership Institute in Providence, Rhode Island. The weekend began with a State of the Fraternity followed by the Keynote address on Servant Leadership and its importance. The Keynote, delivered by Nick Scalera (Seton Hall, ‘63) and this year’s first Individual Servant Leadership Award (ISLA) Winner, Marco Villar (WPI, ‘13) provided real life examples of how to be a servant leader and how it has impacted their lives and those around them. Later that evening, all guests enjoyed an evening of dining and art at the Rhode Island School of Design’s museum. In addition, guests were

escorted in small groups to Hope Hall on the campus of Brown University for a visit to the room where Phi Kappa was founded.

During their visit, guests enjoyed taking photos with the plaque that was placed dedicating that room to our Founders on the 100th anniversary of Phi Kappa’s Founding.

Friday’s education began with what one survey responder called, “A modern way of looking at the difference between spirituality and religion that sparked great conversation among brothers.” Lenny Chan (Slippery Rock, ‘95) and Ryan Hoffman (Duquesne, ‘10) utilized YouTube videos created by Jefferson Bethke that discussed how spirituality and religion affect our decisions regarding major social topics like sex, marriage and behavior. One attendee remarked, “I like the fact that we as Phi Kappa Theta Fraternity stand behind the fact that spirituality is one of our core values, and we are willing to make it a point of discussion at our events, especially in the current society that seems to hate spirituality. I liked the open format and the ability to discuss things with other brothers to really learn where they are spiritually.” After spirituality training, Anthony Cawdron, an overwhelming

Above: The 2012 Leadership Institute Recognition Banquet attendees.

Bottom Left: Brothers visit the room at Brown University where Phi Kappa was founded.

Bottom Right: ‘PK Thomas’, the official mascot of the 2012 Leadership Institute.

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Above: Anthony Cawdron leads Etiquette Training.

Above Right: Brothers engaging and giving feedback during the Spiritual Development Workshop.

Right: Chris Heppding (Colorado State, ‘‘15) puts his cooking training to work.

favorite from Leadership Institute in 2010, returned to discuss etiquette and manners as they pertain to events, dining and business situations. Survey respondents related well to Anthony, who, many noted, made a relatively boring topic engaging and interesting. One brother even said that after taking Cotillion for three years, he was still able to learn something new. After a handson etiquette coaching session during lunch, attendees went to the Gloria Dei Lutheran Church for a Ritual Exemplification.

Saturday’s collegiate training began with Health and Wellness training lead by Ryan Blanck, CPT. Brothers spent two hours learning a bevy of workout routines that challenged all levels of fitness but required no equipment, which was overwhelmingly the most impressive part of the training for the attendees.

One attendee noted, “I enjoyed learning a few exercises that I can do that don’t really require any equipment. I also liked learning about things I can work on from a posture stand point and how to start correcting them.

The facilitator was also very involved and passionate about what he presented.”

The afternoon luncheon honored this year’s Man of Achievement, William Grogan (WPI, ‘46). Brother Grogan currently serves as an advisor for the

chapter at WPI and he has a long and rich history or service, including serving as a past Phi Kappa Theta National President, serving in the US Navy, and as a professor and Dean at WPI. Breakout sessions in the afternoon included the all-around favorite of The Leadership Institute this year, a cooking class lead by a local chef from Vanity, recruitment training that helped brothers understand the parallels between dating and recruitment and a follow-up discussion session to the Health and Wellness training regarding personal health and its long term impact on your life. All three trainings were very different, and well received by the attendees.

The alumni in attendance had specific training for them on Saturday as well, beginning with a session that allowed alumni to assess the way they worked with chapters and the way chapters communicate with them. That information was then used in the next session, where alumni created a strategic plan to improve both their relationships and the overall health of chapters. After lunch, alumni learned about generational differences and how to best engage with the Millennial Generation. This session seemed to be very beneficial based on survey feedback. One respondent noted, “I think that being able to talk about generational differences was extremely beneficial for all alumni in the workshop. Those of us from the Millennial Generation were able to communicate

“The (Health and Wellness) facilitator was also very involved and passionate about what he presented.”

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with Baby Boomers and Generation X on how to best connect with college students today. We were able to troubleshoot what was working and what was not.” The final alumni training session was geared towards recruiting and building a successful mentor team to assist in supporting collegiate chapters.

On Saturday evening, Brothers and special guests enjoyed a reception followed by the Recognition banquet, which is the finale of the Leadership Institute. The banquet is an opportunity to recognize the facilitators, volunteers and staff that helped

“I like the fact that we as Phi Kappa Theta Fraternity stand behind the fact that spirituality is one of our core values and we are willing to make it a point of discussion at our events” —LI2012 Attendee make the conference a success. The results of this year’s charity drive, which supported a local CMN Hospital, the Hasbro Children’s Hospital, were also presented.

While representatives were unable to join us for the banquet, we did deliver the donated items and they were very grateful for the donation. In a letter, the Manager of Child Services noted “As you know, the hospital can be a place where many hours pass slowly and it helps to have fun things to do to pass the time and you surely helped make that happen! You did a fantastic job organizing this collection for the items we truly need.” Thank you again to all of our attendees who were so gracious with their donations to our charity drive.

The evening came to a close with the recognition of several brothers and chapters for their accomplishments over the last year including Marco Villar, winner of the first ISLA; Nick Pelletier (WPI, ‘09) and Dr. John Rouman (University of New Hampshire), both recipients of the Chapter Mentor Award; and the Massachusetts Lambda Chapter who won the Founders Cup. Overall, attendees

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enjoyed The Leadership Institute and found the experience to be very worthwhile. All survey respondents noted that they would highly encourage others to attend this event.

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Top: Donations to the Hasbro Children’s Hospital charity drive.

Above: Alumni Learning.

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2011-2012 Award Winners

Case Western Reserve, Ohio Alpha Beta Honorable Mention - Growth and Stability Award

Colorado State University, Colorado Chi Sigma Winner - Edward J. Kirchner Colony Development Award

Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Massachusetts Eta Runner Up - Member Development Programming Award Runner Up - Intellectual Development Excellence Award Runner Up - Michael T. McSweeney Leadership Development Award Honorable Mention - Growth and Stability Award

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, New York Sigma Runner Up - Chapter Servant Leadership Award Runner Up - Intellectual Development Excellence Award Honorable Mention - Member Development Programming Award

San Diego State University, California Phi Iota Runner Up - George Uihlein Alumni Engagement Award Runner Up - John F. Kennedy Associate Member Education Award Runner Up - Growth and Stability Award Runner Up - Fraternal Development Excellence Award Runner Up - Intellectual Development Excellence Award Runner Up - Michael T. McSweeney Leadership Development Award Honorable Mention - Member Development Programming Award Most Improved Chapter Award

University of Cincinnati, Ohio Omicron Runner Up - Michael T. McSweeney Leadership Development Award Honorable Mention - John F. Kennedy Associate Member Education Award Honorable Mention - Growth and Stability Award

University of Detroit Mercy, Michigan Omega Honorable Mention - Chapter Servant Leadership Award

University of New Hampshire, New Hampshire Epsilon Chapter Mentor Award - Dr. John C. Rouman Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Massachusetts Lambda Winner - 2012 Founders’ Cup Winner - George Uihlein Alumni Engagement Award Winner - John F. Kennedy Associate Member Education Award Winner - Member Development Programming Award Winner - Growth and Stability Award Winner - Chapter Servant Leadership Award Winner - Individual Servant Leadership Award - Marco Villar Winner - Fraternal Development Excellence Award Winner - Intellectual Development Excellence Award Winner - Michael T. McSweeney Leadership Development Award Winner - Social Development Excellence Award Winner - Cardinal W. Wuerl Spiritual Development Excellence Award Chapter Mentor Award - Nicholas Pelletier If your chapter is not listed here they were not recognized for their development achievements throughout the 2011-2012 academic year.

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NEWS FROM YOU

50th Reunion Weekend Celebrated by Manhattan College’s Phi Kappa Theta Alumni The Manhattan College chapter, Alpha Eta, was installed into Phi Kappa Fraternity in 1950, and subsequently became a chapter of the merged Phi Kappa Theta Fraternity in 1959. Although the chapter dissolved, the fraternal spirit of its alumni was kept alive and well. Through the chapter activities and college programs, the PKT brothers had developed the requisite social, intellectual, fraternal, spiritual and leadership skills to prepare them for their futures and to continue to enjoy fraternal fellowship.

Beginning in 1963, a handful of recently graduated brothers including Don Rudolph (Manhattan College, ‘57) and Tom McGoldrick (Manhattan College, ‘59), the authors of the idea, began what was to become the annual PKT/Alpha Eta reunion in New York’s Catskill Mountains.

The 2012 reunion marks the 50th meeting of this truly joyous event, which has over the years become known simply as “The Weekend.” It rapidly grew into a very special event drawing brothers together from across the country for a weekend of socializing with old and new friends, and with spouses as they came along. Brothers from as far as California, Utah, Arizona, Florida, Virginia and many from the Northeast, are regular attendees.

John McCabe’s (Manhattan College, ‘61) annual letter kicks off the planning for the three day event, informing all of

us of the planned activities, along with entertaining anecdotal fraternal news.

Over the years, recreational activities have moved from vigorous tennis matches, basketball and touch football to less threatening and more age-appropriate activities such as golf, Mahjong, antiquing, tours of local attractions and so on!!

There are a few perennial activities which have become hallmarks of “The Weekend”: Ralph Nobile (Manhattan College, ‘52) at the piano entertaining and leading us in songfests (Ralph is the composer of one of the copyrighted Phi Kappa songs “Salute to Phi Kappa”); Frank Lamiano (Manhattan College, ‘56) running Saturday and Sunday golf matches, as well as conducting his spirited auction on Sunday morning; and Fr. Erwin Schweigardt (Manhattan College, ‘61) celebrating Mass on Saturday evening with an always insightful homily. In honor of Tom King (Manhattan College, ‘62), who passed away in 2011, the annual weekend PKT Golf Tournament was named “The Tom King Classic”. His two sons were invited to “The Weekend” to play in the tournament... and they won!

During its life at Manhattan in the 50’s and 60’s, the men of Alpha Eta held an annual fancy Ball at a fashionable New York City Hotel. The “Green and White Ball” was a popular social event, attended

by hundreds of Manhattan College students and their dates. For the 50th Reunion, a recreation of the “Green and White Ball” was the centerpiece of the “The Weekend”.

Although the venue was changed to a Catskill Mountain Country Inn, the high spirits, friendship and fun were easily sustained. With brothers, spouses and guests, there were more than 50 people enjoying fine dinner and dancing. The dance floor was rocking with men and women in their 60’s and 70’s, to music from their college years. During the Ball, Inge Mulvaney, wife of Tom Mulvaney ‘61, was treated to the surprise ceremony of being serenaded by the brothers with “The Sweetheart of Phi Kappa”, for her role as Chairlady of the “Green and White Ball”.

Her husband, along with Tom McGoldrick (Manhattan College, ‘59), worked with her, but she was the “brains” of the project.

The annual Sunday morning “fun and fund raiser” auction of items donated by the brothers raised raucous laughter, and a record $1500. Our famous Auctioneer, Frank Lamiano (Manhattan College, ‘53), will certainly put the proceeds to good use. Pamela Bottge, as Capital Campaign Director of Manhattan College’s Advancement office, was especially helpful to the auction by donating many beautiful Manhattan College gift items, which brought quite high prices. She also arranged for the College to have the centerfold advertisement in the Ball Journal.

By Sunday afternoon, “The Weekend” came to a close, with lots of fond “Goodbyes”, “Let’s keep in touch”, and “We’ll be back next year!” The camaraderie and unifying spirit generated through the fraternal bonds of the Manhattan College Phi Kaps are a delight to all of us blessed with the opportunity to enjoy “The Weekend.”

Iowa Xi Chapter Maintains Stretch of Adopted Highway On October 20, 2012, twenty three brothers and associate members from the Iowa State University Chapter spent two hours cleaning a 3 mile stretch of a well traveled rural road off Lincoln Way in Ames, Iowa. The chapter has adopted this stretch of road as one of its service projects this semester.

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NAKLand Children’s Carnival Provides Fun for San Diego Youth The Phi Iota Chapter of Phi Kappa Theta Fraternity has recently volunteered at Nu Alpha Kappa (NAK) Fraternity’s annual philanthropic carnival, “NakLand Children’s Carnival” at Rosa Parks Elementary in San Diego on April 14th, 2012.

The purpose behind NAKLand Children’s Carnival is to promote and foster a positive relationship between the City of San Diego and the San Diego State University (SDSU) Greek community by providing a fun environment for the youth of San Diego at no charge. The carnival also educates the community about the importance of registering with the National Marrow Donor Program (NMDP).

NAK, Phi Kappa Theta and other Greek fraternities and sororities that were there, worked with the San Diego Blood Bank to try to register at least 200 new donors.

With the Phi Iota Chapter volunteering to help run the event, the brothers of

Kansas State Chapter Uses Christmas In October to Bring Joy to Those in Need On September 29th, fourteen members from Kansas Iota traveled to Kansas City, KS to participate in a service opportunity called Christmas in October. Christmas in October is a national

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the fraternity are being leaders in the community by striving to serve and get involved to create a positive impact as role models. The Chapter also believed this was a great way to promote unity amongst the Greek community at SDSU, with Nu Alpha Kappa Fraternity being part of the United Sorority and Fraternity Council (USFC) and Phi Kappa Theta Fraternity being part of the Inter-Fraternity Council (IFC).

Together, both councils worked together to make a fun experience for the youth of San Diego with mostly USFC fraternities and sororities and a couple IFC fraternities as well as creating success within the NMDP. The brothers of the Phi Kappa Theta Chapter at SDSU helped all they can at the event to make sure the carnival ran smoothly, volunteering at booths, interacting with the kids and informing people to register with the NMDP. The brothers had the most fun working at the booths and watching the children play and have a good time like they remembered they did as little kids at one point in their lives. Some of the games included were an inflatable obstacle course, giant scramble slides, and balloon popping along with many prizes given away.

“It’s awesome to know our fraternity is here to help make an impact on the community with NAK through educating people on the National Marrow Donor Program as well as these kids having a good time,” said Phi Iota Chapter member Daniel Hutchinson (SDSU, ‘15). “Plus, the carnival games are actually really fun.”

not-for-profit organization that partners with local companies to serve the less fortunate. The brothers, partnered with KU Medical Hospital, spent the day building a wheelchair ramp, installing storm windows, cleaning up yards, replacing a deck and repairing siding.

Throughout Saturday, roughly 12 houses were visited and repaired. The men felt that this was one of the more beneficial philanthropic opportunities because there was instant gratification. “The smile on her face as she was pushed up and down the new ramp made the whole trip worth it,” brother Chris Wynne said after the day was completed.

Participating in events such as Christmas in October has been part of a larger effort to get members participating in events outside of the Greek community.

“Christmas in October was a wonderful opportunity to join together and help

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someone in need. Doing work for someone who was incapable of doing so, and seeing his or her joy and gratefulness after the work was complete was so satisfying,” brother Eric Mueth (Kansas State, ‘16) said after the long day came to a close.

However, the men of Kansas Iota are looking into more service opportunities throughout the school year as brother Stephen Tillberg (Kansas State, ‘15), Philanthropy Chair stated, “Community service helps a man develop an understanding of his community and a sense of humbleness. I think it is important for someone to be challenged to try to figure out what they can do for their community and hopefully find it fulfilling and want to do it on their own accord.”

FOUNDATION Investing in Servant Leaders through Chapter Designated Funds

By Robert Riggs Executive Vice President RPI, ‘02 By 2018 we envision 100% of our collegiate members will be actively developed by Phi Kappa Theta Fraternity.

Brothers will be actively developed by participating in educational programs, conferences and workshops all designed to help our collegiate brothers become stronger, more effective servant leaders. To achieve this goal, we have taken a two-step strategy.

The first has been the development of educational experiences that are attractive and relevant to today’s college student. A coalition of professional staff members, alumni and volunteers and our partner organizations have come together to design the educational programs with activities and topics that are meaningful for a young man in his early 20s. Additionally, the programs and workshops have been created taking in to consideration the generational differences between those who will deliver the educational material and the Millennial Generation who will be receiving it. To ensure the educational material remains relevant year to year, the Fraternity engages brothers by both soliciting feedback from direct participants and from those who choose not to participate. This feedback cycle will allow us to create a culture of continuous improvement in our educational programs, keeping up with the educational needs of our brothers.

The second step towards achieving our goal has been to increase accessibility of our educational programs for our brothers to drive attendance. This continues to be achieved in several ways. This first is to bring the educational programs directly to the collegiate members. This has come in the form of both branded educational programs like the recently redesigned Associate Member Education Program and self-guided eLearning workshops like our Time Management and Introduction to Parliamentary Procedures. Perhaps one of

Collegiate Brothers at the 2012 Eastern 1 Regional Leadership Conference.

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A man’s character is shaped by the individuals allowed to influence his values and the wisdom he gains through life experience. As brothers of Phi Kappa Theta, we have the opportunity to recruit young men who are likeminded in their values. Through our Foundation, we have the opportunity to provide our fellow brothers with those valuable life experiences.

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Chapter Designated Fund List Georgia Institute of Technology Georgia Tech Educational Fund $3,449.99 Iowa State University Iowa State Educational Fund $37,373.72 Merrimack College Merrimack Alumni Fund $8,219.75 Missouri S&T Missouri Mu of PKT Educational Fund $1,426.46 Northern Illinois University Northern Illinois Educational Fund $13,786.51 Ohio University Bernie Zarnick Educational Fund $30,970.84 The Ohio State University Ohio State Educational Fund $11,162.62 Pennsylvania State University Penn State Library Fund $15,490.48 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute RPI Educational Fund $10,799.31 Saint Louis University Saint Louis Scholarship Fund $16,297.09 University of Cincinnati Ohio Omicron Educational Fund $112,109.29 University of Detroit Mercy Michael T. Welse Memorial Scholarship Fund $18,711.05 University of Pittsburgh Frank Souchak Scholarship Fund $44,027.19 University of San Diego University of San Diego Educational Fund $10,275.58 University of Texas-Pan American Andy Estrada Educational Fund $5,545.83

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the most exciting ways in which we have increased participation has been through the growth of our retreatbased Regional Leadership Conferences.

What originally started as a single weekend long conference for newly elected chapter presidents has now grown over the last three years into six Regional Leadership Conferences throughout the country! By expanding these conferences we have been able to increase participation from 30 new chapter presidents to an anticipated 200 participants in our conferences this coming January. It is our goal to expand these Conferences to 4 additional locations over the next six years, giving us a total of 10 Regional Leadership Conferences by 2018.

Expanding the number of locations for our Regional Leadership Conferences means we are now able to hold these valuable educational opportunities within driving distance of

every collegiate chapter. Ultimately the goal is overcoming distance as a barrier to access. Another major barrier has been the affordability of the educational opportunities to our brothers. However, through the generous support of our alumni, this too has already begun to be addressed through Phi Kappa Theta Foundation’s ability to create Chapter Designated Funds.

A Chapter Designated Fund through the Foundation allows alumni to make tax-deductible donations to the Foundation for the direct benefit of their own chapter.

Formal agreements are established between either a single alumnus or group of alumni from a chapter and the Foundation that outlines the management and allocation of the donations within a designated fund.

The original donors provide this direction either through their continual involvement or by designating a committee to provide the direction on their behalf. Currently, there are 18 Chapter Designated Funds established within Phi Kappa Theta’s Foundation.

It is through these Chapter Designated Funds that our collegiate brothers have been able to receive educational grants to attend Phi Kappa Theta’s educational opportunities. Already in 2012, brothers from the University of San Diego, Ohio University and the University of Pittsburgh all received educational grants through their Chapter Designated Fund. These grants allowed these brothers to attend Phi Kappa Theta’s Leadership Institute. Those chapters with existing Chapter Designed Funds are eligible to apply for educational grants to attend the upcoming Regional Leadership Conferences in January.

However, those chapters who do not have Chapter Designated Funds continue to face the challenge of affordability.

Over the next six years, our goal is to ensure that every collegiate chapter is able to receive benefit from an established Chapter Designated Fund.

The establishment of these Funds will provide our brothers with the ability to fully participate in Phi Kappa Theta’s exceptional educational programs.

To learn more about how you can be the reason your chapter brothers are actively developed, visit www.phikaps.orgs/ designatedfunds.

Accreditation 2012-2013 Accreditation Program Updated with New Enhancements

The 2012-2013 edition of the Accreditation Program has been enhanced with several new key features. Perhaps the most dynamic enhancement has been the building out of the Program to be a project management and evaluation tool for chapters. The Program will continue to allow chapters to set developmental SMART Goals. Additionally, the Program provides a step-by-step template for chapters to personalize their strategies to achieving their SMART Goals.

Another key enhancement being introduced this year is the different methods in which chapters are able to update their chapter’s Accreditation Program profiles.

Since 2008, the only method of updating data has been through online submission through a customized web-portal. This year, chapters are able to add data through one of three methods; the updated online portal, a live interview process with a member of the (iServe) network or on their own utilizing Microsoft-based products like Excel and Word.

These new enhancements to Phi Kappa Theta’s Accreditation Program were all designed with the consideration of improving the functionality and ease of access for our collegiate brothers to set and achieve their developmental goals.

Above: Chapter President, Anthony DiNino (WPI‘, 13), holds the Founder’s Cup with National President Nathan Rues after winning it for their achievements in development.

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back to your chapter For most brothers, their memories of the Fraternity are directly tied to those memories generated in the chapter. Our chapters provided us a home away from home, a place where friendships grew into true brotherhood. Through chapter designated funds, Phi Kappa Theta Foundation provides future generations of your chapter brothers and the opportunities to have what over 50,000 of us already have, a lifetime memories with brothers.

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life experiences With advances in communication and technology, the business, political and civic world as we know it continues to shrink every day. We are living in a global economy and for our brothers to be successful, they must gain global experience. Phi Kappa Theta’s International Education Initiative provides brothers with an international experience that will prepare them to be effective leaders in a global society.

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Volunteer Profile

Jude Werner Focused on the Future

By Matthew Butts University of Nebraska–Lincoln, ‘12

Jude Werner’s first taste of fraternity life came at the University of Nebraska in 1993, when he joined Alpha Gamma Sigma. That experience made him a believer in the Greek system and remains with him nearly 20 years later. Now he serves the Nebraska Pi chapter of Phi Kappa Theta, helping to provide the same positive experience for future generations.

Werner grew up in the small town of Wahoo, Nebraska - less than an hour outside of the capital city. In 1993, he moved to Lincoln in order to study horticulture and landscape design at UNL. Here he encountered the men of Alpha Gamma Sigma. Seeing how these men acted during their day-to-day lives and knowing what they stood for, it wasn’t long until he joined. As his college career moved forward, Werner became more and more committed to the ideals of not only his fraternity, but of the entire Greek system.

He called this, “an incredible experience.”

After his graduation in ‘97, Werner started a landscape design company in Bellevue, Nebraska but remained committed to his fraternity, serving as their chapter adviser for a while. It was during this time that he began to volunteer in various youth ministry capacities for the

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Diocese of Lincoln. As the years passed, his commitment to youth ministry began to bring him back toward the collegiate system. Through this work he met Father Robert Matya, chaplain of the UNL Newman Center for Catholic students.

Fr. Matya had a dream of bringing Phi Kappa Theta to the campus and finally succeeded in 2005.

Just one year later, Werner was given the opportunity to work as the Newman Center’s director of development.

Seeing a chance to combine his business experience, interest in youth ministry, and his love of the Catholic Church, Werner took the job. Here he came face to face with Phi Kappa Theta. He says he was drawn to the fraternity because, “Phi Kappa Theta takes the Greek experience but enriches it with all the truth and beauty the Catholic Church has to offer.”

Werner became the chapter’s adviser and served in that capacity for two years. His focus eventually shifted from an advisory role to that of facilitating expansion opportunities for the chapter.

Much of his initial effort was devoted toward finding land on which the chapter could build their new home. Now that land has been found and construction has begun, much of his work with the fraternity is now directed toward securing funding for the home.

Werner notes that a portion of the work he does for Phi Kappa Theta is part of his job, and seems reluctant to accept praise for it. He makes sure to say that

there are many other people who have contributed their time and effort to making sure the fraternity succeeds. That may be true, but it shouldn’t detract from the effort and commitment he puts forth, or from its importance. It may be a job, but it’s one he chose and one he goes above and beyond for.

Werner routinely makes himself available outside his office hours and always seems willing to help a Phi Kap. The reason for this appears to be the fraternity’s spiritual aspect. “Phi Kap helps men discern God’s calling in their life. In the seven years this chapter has existed, ten men have gone to the seminary, and five have become FOCUS missionaries. I think that speaks volumes,” says Werner. “A lot of fraternities talk about their founding principles but don’t act on them. In Phi Kappa Theta, I see a group of men who want to do the right thing and are committed to living out the principles in their daily lives.”

Again Werner wants to note that he isn’t doing all this work for strictly selfless reasons. “Personally, I have three sons and I want them to be able to experience that, if they choose,” he says. So Werner will continue going above and beyond, thinking of the future Phi Kappa Theta can help build.

“Phi Kappa Theta takes the Greek experience but enriches it with all the truth and beauty the Catholic Church has to offer.”

—Jude Werner

Above: Jude Werner and his wife at a Husker football game.

Left: Jude Werner, Fr. Matya, and Fr. Holdren posing in front of the future home of the Nebraska Pi chapter.

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the opportunity for education We remain committed to providing our brothers with accessible programs, workshops and activities that focus on developing them to become effective servant leaders. Phi Kappa Theta’s Regional Leadership Conferences is one of the Fraternity’s most effective means of providing our brothers with the essential skills and experience to be strong, confident leaders. It is our goal to have 100% of our collegiate brothers attending one of our regional conferences throughout the country.

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Jacob Niemeier (Purdue, ‘12) with a giggly local Togolese girl.

PHILANTHROPY KAPS CARE OKO

Phi Kaps Cares

Jacob Niemeier Travels to Togo, Africa to Assist

By Stephen Lee Lewis University, ‘10

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The following is an interview with Jacob Neimeier, (Purdue, ‘12).He tells of his recent journey to Africa.

What led you to Africa?

During Christmas break of 2010, I took a mission trip to Haiti with the Newman Center at Purdue. While in Haiti, my passion for water issues, my love of people and desire to help the less fortunate collided in a light bulb moment.

I saw the terrible living conditions and heavily polluted water that the people were forced to rely on, and it ignited a fire in me to continue doing similar work in other developing countries.

What did you do to help the people?

For three weeks, our team of students conducted research on community-level water distribution systems. We administered a questionnaire survey to 40 households in the Yokoe community of Lome (the capital city of Togo). The research we conducted was utilized in a paper further proving that community involvement in the development phase is the best way to create a long-term sustainable solution to water issues. We developed a model for future water development engineerproject teams to use in order to develop the best water distribution system for similar communities.

We visited a very old slave-trade staging home where, sadly, slaves were held underneath the floorboards for days at a time before they were transported to ships and sent to the Americas. It was an

Whew! Sounds awesome. What did you sacrifice?

Looking back, I did dedicate a lot of time preparing, planning and developing our preliminary research. But I loved the work, the people and the experience, so I don’t feel that I sacrificed anything.

eye-opening experience. It made me realize even more the disgrace that is slavery.

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Any funny stories?

A story that makes me laugh to this day…I was ordering a loaf of bread (with the help of our translators) from a local woman’s street-side stand. She said something in the local language that caused my translators to burst out laughing. Only later did I find that she said “White bread for white boy!”

Was Phi Kappa Theta supportive?

Phi Kappa Theta played an extremely crucial role. The National office financially supported our trip by making a monetary donation. Because of this support, it reminded me of the reason I became a brother in the first place: brotherhood and unconditional care.

Any historic sights?

Previous Page: Jacob with a Togolese girl at one of the homes where they administered survey questionnaire’s.

your own expertise Our own personal lives and professional careers have been shaped by the mentoring of business professionals, parents, teachers and coaches. All of these individuals have served us in roles that have allowed us to become stronger and more confident men. Phi Kappa Theta’s (iServe) Network is the coalition of alumni and volunteers who have made a personal commitment to serve our brothers as mentors, giving them the confidence to become effective servant leaders.

Above: Jacob Niemeier (Purdue, ‘12) Above Right: Jacob with his group and translators on their final day in Togo.

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How would your trip be different without Phi Kappa Theta values/ experiences?

My experience as a brother of Phi Kappa Theta taught me the value of having thick skin and not letting setbacks stop me from moving forward. My entire trip to Africa would not have been as rewarding or meaningful if not for this value.

Well said. What did you dislike the most about your time there?

The thing I disliked most of all was not being able to simply communicate with everyone I met (they speak French in Togo).

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West Lafayette, Indiana to Togo, Africa.

I understand that you were the only Caucasian in your group‌How did people there react to you?

Did you have a support system while you were there?

What would you like to tell your brothers in Phi Kappa Theta nationwide

I stood out like a sore thumb in the midst of all the Africans, but I was accepted with open arms. Their kindness and care far surpassed anything I was expecting. They were unbelievably grateful for the work we were doing and just our general presence.

Yes, our project team. We had two awesome translators (Jean and Michel), and our home-away-from-home mother, Marie.

By the end of our three weeks there, we were a family. They have forever impacted my life in a way that I cannot even explain.

I would like to impress upon each and every brother a recommendation you should take the opportunity to go on a mission trip or do work to help the less fortunate. It is truly in these experiences that we learn the value of life, become more grateful for our blessings and ultimately see what’s most important.

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The Bookself: Books by Our Alumni

Idea Man: A Memoir by the Cofounder of Microsoft

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Derek Markle @derekmarkle • Chatting with old Phi Kappa Theta from 1957 to present gives a whole new value and meaning to brotherhood @phikappatheta

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by Paul Allen (Washington State, ‘75)

planned giving Real Life: A Christianity Worth Living Out

by James Choung (MIT, ‘95) More Books can be found at phikaps.org/bookshelf

“Not what I have, but what I do is my kingdom.” – Thomas Carlyle By making Phi Kappa Theta part of your estate planning, you are able to leave a legacy that ensures the successful development of future generations of our brothers to become effective servant leaders.

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