The Temple Journal of Phi Kappa Theta - Spring 2016

SPRING 2016

Volume 99 number 1

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Brother Sean guardian and his year of service

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Alumnus raises money for son battling cancer

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ABOUT THE PHOTO 60 years ago a thousand couples at the University of Iowa’s Interfraternity Ball swing and sway amid a background of Manhattan’s skyline, designed and created by Phi Kappa Fraternity brothers from that chapter.

ON THE COVER Brother Sean Guardian (SDSU, ‘14) high fives a Filipino toddler.

CONTENTS FEATURES

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RLC’s impact one in five of every collegiate brother. Discover the meaning behind these other numbers.

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LEADERSHIP IN LATIN AMERICA

FISHING IN ALASKA

Brother George Crabtree provides medical care in Honduras.

Brother Dustin Slinker owns and operates fishing business in The Last Frontier.

IN THIS ISSUE President’s Note .............................. 04

Chapter Reports ............................... 22

Details on Quo Vadis 2016 .............. 08

2015 Movember Recap .................... 28

If At First You Don’t Succeed ............ 09

Chapter Eternal ................................. 34

A Guardian’s Year of Service ............ 12

Expansion Update ............................. 36

The Kelly Brothers ........................... 14

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DEAR BROTHERS

Relatives: If your son is no longer in college and not living at home, please forward his permanent address to: Phi Kappa Theta Fraternity 3901 West 86th Street Suite 360 Indianapolis, IN 46268 3901 West 86th Street Suite 360 Indianapolis, IN 46268 Spring 2016 Volume 99, Number 1 Phone: 317.872.9934 Change Service Requested Printed in the USAEDITOR MANAGING

Keith D. Harshbarger (IUPUI, ‘06) Postmaster: If undeliverable, please send notice on Form

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It is hard to believe that it has been six months since I was elected National Gregory E. Stein (CCNY, ‘70) President. We have been very busy Chapter of Initiation: Name: Graduation Year: and the time has gone by very quickly.

CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Please check one: Catherine Connolly (Univ. of the Pacific, ‘85) I am pleased to report that our new New address.

Kathy Jonas (Indiana Univ., ‘78) Addressee is deceased. Date of death: Strategic Planning Committee had their Stephen S. Lee (Lewis Univ., ‘10) Addressee is no longer at this address.

Andrew J. McGowan (CCNY, ‘62) first set of meetings in New Orleans Unable to provide a forwarding address.

Matthew R. Miller (Univ. of Nebraska-Lincoln, ‘12) on January 8-10. The Committee is Address: Gene C. Ney (Slippery Rock Univ., ‘90) Carl P. Schmid (Univ. of Cincinnati, ‘13) comprised of Brothers Ed Solvibile, City/State/Zip: Justin E. Sines (Duquesne Univ., ‘11) Jeff Jowdy, Ted Hellman, Dan Bureau, Home Phone: Nathan Rues, Robert Riggs and BOARD OF TRUSTEES President E-mail: myself. Brother Ryan Besand, a 2003 Larry F. Dorocke (Purdue Univ., ‘68) graduate, of our Missouri Mu chapter Vice President served as facilitator. Ryan works for the Adrian Gonzalez (Univ. of Texas-Austin, ‘78) Honeywell Corporation and spends the Treasurer majority of his time on Strategic Planning and graciously donated his expertise Joe E. Przybyla (Lewis Univ., ‘01) and time to the Fraternity.

We had very robust discussions about the future of our Fraternity. There Secretary B. Ross Walters (Univ. of Louisiana-Lafayette, ‘02) were two major takeaways. First, the Fraternity will be rededicating itself to actively develop servant leaders who can serve greater numbers of those Trustees Nathan G. Rues (Missouri Univ. of S&T, ‘02) in need in our society. Secondly, we would like to have the charters of each Max Jasper (Univ. of San Diego, ‘11) chapter held by the alumni as opposed to the undergraduates. The alumni will UGAC Chairman be given training by the National Office and held responsible for all operations of Jon B. Blanton (Trine Univ., ‘17) their chapter.

This new program will serve as the basis for the Quo Vadis which we will be UGAC Vice Chairman Chad B. Wachsmann (Colorado State Univ., ‘16) holding on August 3 through 7 at the Arizona Grand Resort & Spa in Phoenix, AZ. We would like at least two alums from each chapter to attend the Quo Vadis EXECUTIVE OFFICES 3901 West 86th Street Suite 360 and begin learning in more depth how this initiative will work. The Quo Vadis will Indianapolis, IN 46268 be open to all alums and their families. Special events will be planned for the 317.872.9934 executiveoffices@phikaps.org wives and children of the alums. The Hotel has a large water park on site that www.phikaps.org should provide a good time to all who attend. Check out their web page. Looks awesome.

EXECUTIVE OFFICES STAFF Executive Vice President By the year end we should have several new chapters in existence. We Robert W. Riggs, CAE (RPI, ‘02) currently have colonies at the University of Alaska-Anchorage, Hofstra University, Director of Finance and Operations Arizona State University and the University of Illinois. Each colony is proceeding Sarah A. Everhart (Indiana Wesleyan Univ., ‘05) well toward chartering and we hope to have all 4 groups chartered by year end.

Director of Communications and Marketing Hope to see as many of you as possible in Phoenix in August!!!

Keith D. Harshbarger (IUPUI, ‘06)

In the Bonds, Director of Alumni Engagement 3579 immediately to Phi Kappa Theta, 3901 WestEDITOR 86th Street Suite 360 Indianapolis, IN 46268 COPY

Benjamin M. DeLost (Eastern Illinois Univ., ‘10) Director of Membership Growth Stephen S. Lee (Lewis Univ., ‘10) Member Engagement Coordinator Isaiah P. Adona (Washington State Univ., ‘12) Accounting Clerk Bill T. Ryan (Indiana Univ., ‘79)

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Lawrence F. Dorocke, (Purdue University, ‘68) Board of Trustees President

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Success in ‘16 Since 2014, the Board of Trustees has set annual goals to help measure the progress of the Fraternity’s advancement towards its five End States. For the 2015-2016 Academic year, the Board again set specific measurable goals.

These goals ranged from expansion and growth to educational access and training. A full report on the achievement of these goals will be given in the fall 2016 issue of the Temple Magazine.

I. Phi Kappa Theta’s key servant leaders display through their actions, the principles that define our culture.

II. Phi Kappa Theta knows and executes the right recipe for positive and successful growth.

III. Phi Kappa Theta communicates effectively with our intended audiences with relevant content to get them and keep them engaged.

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IV. Phi Kappa Theta provides effective learning environments for both collegiate and alumni brothers to improve themselves as servant leaders.

V. Phi Kappa Theta effectively assesses a chapter’s culture and can determine the best way to serve the brothers, the chapter and the Fraternity.

VI. Phi Kappa Theta operates with a sustainable business model that provides valuable services to our clients.

Phi Kap leaders working together, discussing goals.

The End States describe the WHERE we would like to be by 2018. They are written to describe both the impact Phi Kappa Theta has on its brothers and the impact our brothers have on the world.

I. Phi Kappa Theta actively develops the next generation of business, professional and civic leaders by providing real world experience. Campus organizations, communities and employers worldwide seek Phi Kappa Theta members because they are ethical, value based and socially responsible leaders. Phi Kappa Theta

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leaders are known for their ability to inspire and serve others, takes intelligent risks and learn from their mistakes. Phi Kappa Theta is recognized as society’s leadership incubator.

II. Phi Kappa Theta is a committed journey of lifelong brotherhood. Phi Kappa Theta maintains its relevance through a valuable network of collegiate and alumni members. Phi Kappa Theta challenges its members to accept responsibility for all Brothers, their communities and society.

III. Phi Kappa Theta attracts intellectually motivated men who share a passion for lifelong knowledge, learning and development. Phi Kappa Theta exceeds retention rates, average GPAs and graduation rates of our host institutions by providing an intellectually stimulating environment and consistent standards of academic performance. Phi Kappa Theta challenges members to maximize

their lifelong personal and professional development.

IV. Phi Kappa Theta fosters human development through community service and social interaction. Phi Kappa Theta members are socially engaged, recognizing their responsibility to affect positive change in themselves and others. Phi Kappa Theta’s values are demonstrated through the actions of our members, who better their communities as citizens in a global society.

V. Phi Kappa Theta Brothers explore their natural curiosity about spirituality and individual purpose. Phi Kappa Theta’s Ritual is a guide to help men develop spiritually. Phi Kappa Theta embraces its Catholic heritage, welcomes diversity and embodies the moral values upon which it was established.

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If at First You Don’t Succeed The American Dream Redefined

By Kathy Jonas Indiana University, ‘78

Hung Cao, left, New Hampshire Governor Margaret Hassan, middle, and Khoa Cao, right, at a local tech hub.

Brother Khao Cao (University of New Hampshire, ‘12) is not afraid of taking risks.

At only 28 years old, Khao Cao is in the process of starting his fourth business – a mobile app designed to transport packages similar to the way Uber transports people. It’s scheduled to be released on the iPhone next month and will serve the east coast. “I grew up with a father who owned his own business,” Cao said. “He kept repeating that it is better to be your own man.”

A 2012 graduate of the University of New Hampshire, Cao joined Phi Kappa Theta his freshman year, attracted by a group of like-minded students he had met on campus. He is a former chapter president and associate member educator. He said he was drawn to the Fraternity’s Catholic heritage and mission to serve others. He said the motto “Give expecting nothing thereof” guided all of his volunteer efforts in college, including raking leaves at the church, hosting a bone marrow drive or cleaning up the local beach.

Cao’s story reflects the ultimate American dream: He and his family immigrated to the United States from Vietnam in 1994 when he was just five years old. Taking his father’s words to heart, he became busy as an entrepreneur while in college. He invented a web start up, www.EZCao.com to connect businesses with students who wanted practical internship experiences.

That startup was entered in the University’s Paul J. Holloway Competition and was awarded runner-up status with a cash prize.

More than 650 students pre-registered on the platform and 100 businesses signed up for the service.

“The difficult part was getting the students to take the next step and upload their resumes,” said Cao, displaying a refreshing frankness and openness about his successes and failures. “Looking back, I got too hung up on the college kids,” he added. “I should have looked to recent grads.”

After graduation, he and his brother, Hung, opened a business in Durham, NH (where UNH is located) repairing broken screens on phones, iPads and laptops when observing how frequently students damaged electronic devices. He acknowledges that was a good idea, but the store was not producing the revenue he had

anticipated, mainly due to ordering parts as needed rather than in bulk. “I try and learn from everything,” he added. Cao was 23 years old at the time. He said he learned a lot about the costs of a storefront, government regulations and working with the city administration.

Currently, he and his brother own a web development and marketing company, Cao-Tech LLC, and two shops selling e-cigarettes to those trying to quit smoking. “It has taught me a lot about sourcing hardware from China and Hong Kong,” he said, noting that batteries are purchased in bulk oversees while the liquid for the e-cigarettes is sourced purely from the United States. After being in business for more than a year, Cao developed his own e-cigarette liquid brand – www.gentsjuice.com.

Always thinking ahead to the next venture, Cao noticed he was wasting a lot of time driving back and forth between his storage facility and his two locations. “I ended up paying kids $10 to drive around so I could do more work,” he said. It led him to think that there was no software-driven, on demand shipping service that could deliver within 24 hours.

That’s how TripNShip was born. While still in the development phase, he said the business has been pre-launched on the east coast and 27 drivers have signed up.

“I think my story can help others by encouraging more people to take chances, even If they had failed before. Every failed experience will teach you something new about yourself and will help you grow and make better decisions in the future,” Cao said.

Hung Cao, left, New Hampshire Governor Margaret Hassan, middle, and Khoa Cao, right, at a local tech hub.

Khoa Cao and his team receive the runner-up award for the 2012 Holloway Competition at the University of New Hampshire.

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Brothers attending the 2016 Midwest 1 Regional Leadership Conference at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln.

6.3.9.38.327.45.9 Regional Leadership Conferences By the Numbers

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his winter marked the sixth year of Phi Kappa Theta’s relaunched Regional Leadership Conferences (RLC).

Over the course of three weekends, we hosted nine Regional Leadership Conferences. Through the volunteer service of thirty-eight alumni and volunteers, we were able to actively develop three-hundred and twenty-seven collegiate brothers, representing forty-five of our collegiate chapters and colonies. We were honored to work with nine collegiate chapters to host the RLCs throughout the country:

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“I really enjoyed the RLC because, as an associate member, it was cool to see chapters working together.”

- Conner Mahaffy / Western RLC COLLEGIATES

CHAPTERS

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RLC’s are evaluated using the Kirkpatrick Model:

NORTHEAST 1: Worcester Polytechnic Institute NORTHEAST 2: Lehigh University GREAT LAKES 1: University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign GREAT LAKES 2: The Ohio State University

Survey Question: I learned new skills at the RLC.

Survey Question: I will change my behavior positively because of the RLC.

Survey Question: I enjoyed the RLC.

Survey Question: I will positively impact my chapter because of the RLC.

MIDWEST 1: University of Nebraska–Lincoln MIDWEST 2: Missouri University of Science and Technology SOUTHERN 1: Georgia Institute of Technology SOUTHERN 2: University of Louisiana at Lafayette WESTERN: San Diego State University

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A Guardian’s Year of Service Sean Guardian’s Life-Changing Journey

By Kathy Jonas, Indiana University, ‘78

There are people who are literal about the Phi Kappa Theta motto: “Give Expecting Nothing Thereof.” Sean Guardian (SDSU, ‘14) fits into that category.

Sean has been traveling around the globe working with Hurricane Yolanda victims in the Philippines; problem solving in the slums of Delhi, India; building homes in Nepal for victims of one of the largest earthquakes in its history, and plans to move on to Cambodia, teaching English and math to orphans in Phnom Penh.

“The fraternity has helped me develop the confidence and moral compass that led me to this life-changing journey. You’re helping people rebuild their lives not for personal gain, but because that’s what makes the world a better place,” Sean said by email from Nepal. “I feel humbled beyond anything I can write that I’m here right now, sleeping in the dirt, forgoing a life of comfort, so I can make people’s lives better.”

Guardian followed up in another email that he did not want to be portrayed as someone doing something extraordinary. He’d much rather talk about the courage and resilience he’s seen from people who’ve lost everything and still retain an optimistic spirit. While working building a school in a disaster area of the Philippines, he’s been moved by the villager’s laughter, jokes, smiles and overall disposition.

Like many recent college graduates, he was exploring what to do with his life when this opportunity came along.

Guardian said his time with the Fraternity was, without a doubt, the biggest single influence on his growth as an individual and a servant leader. Some of his roles in college included Vice President of Risk Management, New Member Educator, President and IFC President. He said his time there fostered a calling to the service of others and he was influenced by many members,

including Brother Ryan Fowler, who is currently teaching in Colombia.

“As I write this, I’m on a mobile team of 20 working on the final homes of a 50-home project. We’re in Kagati, a village of 5,000 about an hour from Kathmandu, Napal.

Almost 90 percent of the houses here were partially and completely destroyed. Yet the valley received almost no aid. It’s so poor here, there are less than 10 toilets being used by the entire village.”

Having experienced his share of challenges, including stomach bugs, extreme climates, concrete burns and cuts and

“Any discomfort I feel pales in comparison to what the people around me have gone through.”

– Sean Guardian scrapes inevitable when throwing rocks and “playing with tools,” Guardian said his journey will continue as long as his health and his finances allow. His trip, which might exceed a year, has been funded, in part, by a GoFundMe campaign. Guardian doesn’t view his own ups and downs as relevant. “Any discomfort I feel pales in comparison to what the people around me have gone through.”

If interested in following Sean’s journey, his blog is seanguardian. wordpress.com

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Some of the organizations Guardian works with include: • All Hands Volunteers in the Phillipines at www.hands.org • Salaam Baalak Trust in India at www.salaambaalaktrust.com • Cambodian Children’s Fund at www.cambodianchildrensfund.org

Sean Guardian (right) with a friend in India.

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2016 QUO VADIS RECAP Recap the all of the excitement of the 2016 Quo Vadis taking place in Phoenix, AZ. MOVEMBER 2016 Get your stache ready!

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Alumnus Gene Kelly (right) dances alongside biological Brother Fred Kelly (left) in “I Love to Go Swimmin’ with Women” from the film Deep In My Heart (1954).

THE KELLY BROTHERS Kelly Brothers Cited Extensively In Recent Book on Dance

By Andrew McGowan, CCNY, ‘62

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Brothers Gene and Fred Kelly figure prominently in a new book on dance. What the Eye Hears: A History of Tap Dancing (New York: Farrar, Straus and Giroux) by New York Times dance critic Brian Seibert talks extensively about the brothers’ roles in the development of tap.

Take this story about Gene (Pittsburgh, ‘33): “Astaire agreed to star in [the movie] Easter Parade in order to replace Gene Kelly, who had injured his ankle playing volley ball. It was a gracious move, or

a cunning one, since Kelly was already assumed to be Astaire’s chief rival, if not his replacement, as Hollywood’s premiere song-and-dance man. Comparisons between Astaire and Kelly were and are inevitable.

Astaire: slim, elegant, understated in his tight-fitting evening clothes. Kelly: brawny, athletic, forceful in his tight-fitting T-shirt….” Astaire, “Kelly liked to say, ‘represented the aristocrat when he danced.

I represented the proletariat….’ Kelly was indeed a product of working-class

Pittsburgh, the third of five children in a tight-knit, upwardstriving Irish Catholic family. His mother insisted that he and his siblings attend dancing school, and for a while they performed together in a vaudeville act called The Five Kellys….

Fred (Pittsburgh, ‘38), the baby of the Kelly boys, was the most precocious entertainer, the one the mother expected to become a star.”

Fred, who went on to become a dance teacher and a television director, is quoted telling a story about directing The Steve Allen Show about 1951: “’I used more tap dancers in six months’ time than have played in the entire history of the Palace.’ But then, he recalled, the soundmen insisted on hiring an extra guy to mike the taps, and the sound engineer said he would need an extra man to balance the tap mikes, and the executives put a stop to this by issuing a directive banning tap dancers on CBS. Tap dancers did appear on CBS again, but the anecdote reveals how tap would cause hassles.”

In another recent book. America Dancing by Megan Pugh, a poet, critic and scholar, Gene is mentioned as a dancer who adopted steps of predecessors and one whose steps influenced younger dancers.

Profile of a Donor Strong Fraternity Bonds Help Brother Grow

By Catherine Connolly University of the Pacific, ‘85

When Jim Cooley (Truman State, ‘82), arrived on campus at Northeast Missouri State University (which is now known as Truman State University), it was somewhat overwhelming. Coming from a small town, and being very active in high school, there was so much going on in this new environment.

Jim joined Phi Kappa Theta as a sophomore, with a roommate and high school friend. They checked out all their options, but the Phi Kap house had a different atmosphere. Instead of large parties, he liked their smaller events where he could talk with the brothers and make connections. In that house, he felt close and welcomed.

Being part of the Fraternity helped Jim integrate into campus. With the help of his brothers, he got involved with everything going on, and he regained that feeling of significance, like he had built back in high school.

While he was in college, his chapter tackled all the usual challenges, but they worked hard and became a high performing chapter, earning the Founders Cup four times over ten years. They even helped colonize a new chapter.

When he was a chapter leader and attended the National Convention, Jim met people from all over the country, and he got the chance to see first-hand the wide diversity of the brothers in the Fraternity. He has stayed in touch with

many of the connections he made there, and this past year, he went back and reconnected with many of them again.

Currently, Jim is very active in supporting his home chapter. It was closed two years ago, the property was sold, and now they are working to open it once again. Like many chapters, there were challenges paying the bills on time, repairs and logistics. There always seemed to be another emergency.

Adding to those typical issues, his campus is very rural and not close to any urban centers, near the border between Missouri and Iowa. There aren’t many alumni close by, so they are trying to do this work with many helping out from long distance.

Overall, though, Jim says that he owes a great deal to the Fraternity, and it has had a tremendous impact on his life. He credits the relationships he built there with much of what he’s been able to accomplish in his life, and his brothers kept him in school when he was questioning his life and considering dropping out. These strong bonds and unconditional support helped him learn from his mistakes and grow as a person.

Jim consistently makes donations to the Phi Kappa Theta Foundation, to make the Fraternity stronger and provide those leadership opportunities like he had in college.

Give to Phi Kappa Theta: www.phikaps.org/give

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Leadership in Latin American George Crabtree Serves in Honduras

By Gene Ney, Slippery Rock, ‘90

Unlike most college students who save up money to travel to Panama City, Ft. Lauderdale, South Padre Island or Cancun, Phi Kappa Theta brother George Crabtree raised money to travel to Honduras to help the poor. Born in Basingstoke, England, and raised in Somerset, New Jersey, George grew up in a family which instilled the values of service to others. His father was a native of England, and his mother is from Thailand. As a high school student, he became a volunteer firefighter, a role he continues to perform when home from college over semester breaks.

When it came time for college, George applied and was accepted to Purdue University. As many of you know, Purdue University is the home to the Indiana Zeta Chapter of Phi Kappa Theta, which was chartered as a Phi Kappa chapter on February 11, 1918.

Indiana Zeta is the home chapter of some of our most dedicated alumni including Brothers Larry Dorocke, Bob Bailey and Jim Dickow who have served as national presidents, as well as with Phi Kappa Theta National Foundation in various capacities.

Unfortunately, several years ago, the chapter had come upon some hard times and ceased operations. Fortunately, the chapter was in a re-colonization process at

the time that George arrived on campus.

Re-colonization is when the fraternity returns to a campus at which we have been previously at. He attended a recruitment event at the recently re-colonized chapter and was immediately impressed with what they had to offer. As George puts it, “Phi Kappa Theta was having a fresh start. There is a lot of opportunity for growth, and that is what really attracted me to join. I felt I had the power to push the fraternity in the direction that it should go.”

his own money, and donations from others, he arrived in the poverty stricken village during the first week of January.

According to George, “it was a real eye opener.” Aside from the extreme poverty, what he found most disturbing was “the

“Phi Kappa Theta has given me meaning for life, and I model my ideals of the Phi, the Kappa and the Theta in all that I do.”

– George Crabtree

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Following his initiation, he was elected the Philanthropy and Community Service Chairman during his freshman year. Now in his sophomore year, he was elected to the position of chapter President, a highly unusual accomplishment for someone so early in their fraternity career.

As a pharmacy major, George wanted to expand his academic preparation “with some real hands on experience.” When he learned of an opportunity to travel to Honduras to assist with setting up a pharmacy in the small town of Jalaca, it immediately caught his attention. Using

lack of education about medicine and common medical procedures. We helped to teach children how to brush their teeth.”

When not working in the pharmacy itself, George traveled around with dentists and medical doctors as they examined and treated patients.

After his return to Purdue, George integrated what he learned serving the poor of Honduras within his chapter and the university community as a whole. Indiana Zeta has embarked on an aggressive community service oriented program. The chapter actively participates in the local

George Crabtree (third from left) pictured with other pharmacy friends that are in the same year as him.

Boys and Girls Club, the Indiana Blood Center and the Purdue University Dance Marathon. This spirit of giving back embodies our motto of “give expecting nothing thereof” that we all live by.

George is extremely happy he joined Phi Kappa Theta because “we weren’t a cookie cutter fraternity. We celebrate and we encourage diversity among our membership.” “Phi Kappa Theta has given me meaning for life, and I model my ideals of the Phi, the Kappa and the Theta in all that I do.”

After graduating from Purdue, George

wants to pursue a career in pharmacy – BUT, one of his biggest concerns that he became familiar with during his tour of duty in Honduras is that in many ways, people in the United States are very ignorant, too, about medications and normal health care procedures as well. He wants to dedicate his life to educating all people, regardless of economic status about medication and health care. In his own words, “were it not for Phi Kappa Theta, I would not be where I am, or how I feel today.”

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Building Up Men In An Otherwise Secular Culture

By Justin Sines, Duquesne University, ‘11

For years, Phi Kappa Theta brothers have been developing men “to be effective leaders who passionately serve society, Fraternity and God.” This means our brothers must actively seek ways to live out the word of God and the ideals of the Catholic Church. The associated members of the Arizona Alpha Zeta colony at Arizona State University are no different and are seen as “a light for the Greek system at ASU.” Two students at the Tempe campus of ASU noticed there was a need for a fraternity on their campus that ‘strived for greatness’ by serving both fraternity and God. Carlos Caraveo (Arizona State, ‘15) and Matthew Christen (Arizona State, ‘15) sought to fill that void by building on the values of Phi Kappa Theta and forming a colony on their campus. After the two met with Stephen Lee, Director of Membership Growth from the National Office, in the summer of 2014 the Arizona Alpha Zeta interest group was formed on those principles.

Over the next two years, Caraveo and Christen alongside current colony president Zach Blomberg (Arizona State, ‘17), associated their first class, drafted

bylaws, attended a National Convention, and set up their first Associate Member Education program. Yet this work to build their brotherhood was not completed without thinking about their overarching commitment to God. Laura Foley, a Team Director at ASU’s Fellowship of Catholic University Students, says that the Arizona AZ colony “stands apart from all other Greek Life here at Arizona State because it builds up strong men of truth and goodness in an otherwise secular culture.”

sexual harassment and hazing.’ Foley enforces this thought later in her letter to the National Office, “that because of their relatability they have the capacity to draw men into a growing relationship with Jesus Christ.”

This promise to follow the principles set forth by our merger of Phi Kappa and Theta Kappa Phi has not only been noticed by member of the Arizona State University community, but the greater Phoenix area. The Most Reverend Thomas J. Olmsted, Bishop of Phoenix, writes that he believes “ the existence of Phi Kappa Theta at ASU is an extremely valuable resource for the ongoing formation of its members,” and the members are “deepening the commitment of those who have participated to the values of the Catholic Church.”

Colony President, Zach Blomberg, wants current and alumni brothers of our great Fraternity to understand that once their chartering has occurred, he and his brothers “have a strong passion to become one of the biggest and brightest fraternities at ASU.” He believes that it will only be then that his colony will truly honor Phi Kappa Theta in its actions.

“I believe that the existence of Phi Kappa Theta at ASU is an extremely valuable resource for the onging formation of its members.”

– Most Reverend Thomas J. Olmsted, Bishop of Phoenix

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Caraveo and Christen had a twofold mission in the association with Phi Kappa Theta. First, they wished to unite the men of the Catholic Newman Center and enhance their college experience; secondly they wanted to link to the ideals of our fraternity to ‘raise the bar of fraternal engagement.’ They hoped by joining a fraternity strongly rooted in Catholic thought they might ‘erase the stigma that fraternities are rooted in immoral parties,

Brothers from the Arizona State colony at the “Into The Breach” conference for young adult men with Phi Kappa Theta Alumnus, John Jakubczyk (USD, ‘73).

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Simple Idea, Big Returns Brothers Motivate Through the Power of Social Media

By Matthew Miller, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, ‘12

Cody Barbo (SDSU, ‘12), an alumnus of the California Phi Iota Chapter at San Diego State University, is founder and CEO of a company he called Industry. It bills itself as the “exclusive professional network for the service and hospitality industry”.

In other words, it’s the LinkedIn of restaurants. With those credentials, it might be safe to say he knows what he’s talking about when it comes to engaging an audience and building a brand.

Barbo was always involved on campus and developed an extensive list of contacts he wanted to maintain and keep clued into his company and life. So, in November 2015, he began filming motivational videos and sharing them on social media using the hashtag MotivationMonday. It was his way to move his business forward and to give back to those who supported him.

“I have a big network and a big group of people who have had an impact on my life,” he said. “This is my way to reciprocate.”

Each video contains Barbo giving a recap of recent events, shoutouts to important players in his life and an exhortation to seize the day. It’s simple in concept, but used to great effect. He can get upwards of 3,000 views per week.

“It’s something that can catch people’s eyes as they’re scrolling through their feeds and it doesn’t take much time,” he said.

“I’m getting better engagement with these than all my other social media combined.”

personal and authentic brand.”

Authentic is the key to Barbo. It doesn’t matter what you call it, or what niche you’re trying to fill. As long as you’re truly enthusiastic and want to serve your audience, the rest will take care of itself.

“At the end of the day there are a lot of distractions and it’s nice for us who have success early in our careers to share and motivate,” Barbo said. “Maintaining a positive attitude can be hard but if you find a way to do it that works for yourself and you share it, that resonates.”

“At the end of the day there are a lot of distractions and it’s nice for us who have success early in our careers to share and motivate.”

– Cody Barbo, SDSU, ‘12

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Part of the beauty of what he’s doing is that it can be altered to fit any situation or community. A group of Phi Kaps at Washington State University quickly caught on and found a way to put their own flair on the videos to promote chapter involvement.

A friend of Barbo’s turned hers into WellnessWednesdays.

Barbo said he’s happy to see the way these videos are taking off because it means people are making efforts to engage their communities and construct a brand – all the more important when so many sources are competing for the same attention.

I like to be transparent about building a successful business,” he said. “I’m big on personal branding. If you’re part of the two or three million college grads each year, you have to start asking how you’re going to set yourself apart. You have to build a

Cody Barbo (left) and Brek Goin (right) (Washington State, ‘15) share their takes in a #MotivationMonday video.

Jeff Otte and his son Brandon having fun, pictured right before surgery.

Son of Phi Kap Battles Brain Cancer #BrandonStrong Becomes Mantra For Father and Son

By Stephen Lee, Lewis University, ‘10 Director of Membership Growth Shorewood, IL — It takes a village to raise a kid. But what about seven kids? What if the mother leaves the picture?

Oh, and what happens when one of the children is struck with brain cancer?

Jeff Otte (DePaul, ‘00) is the father in this scenario. He’s a firefighter living in the suburbs of Chicago, doing the best he can.

In January of this year, his eight-year-old son Brandon underwent surgery to remove a brain tumor at Lurie’s Children’s Hospital of Chicago. He was later diagnosed with LCH, a rare but curable form of brain cancer.

Since then, hospital visits and chemotherapy have become a regular part of life. Through it all, Brandon is living up to the family’s new mantra, #BrandonStrong.

Only days after surgery, the youngster returned to school.

His dad shared the news on Facebook, “Brandon made first attempt to get back into a normal routine and went back to

school (with restrictions of course) for a few hours today. His friends and teachers were so excited.”

However, it wasn’t enough to return to school. “Brandon had one mission when he first learned of his Cancer and surgery” his father explained. “That mission was to perform in his 2nd grade musical, Flakes.”

Exhausted from cancer treatment, Brandon insisted on attending rehearsals. He powered through and eventually performed in the musical with his dad looking on.

This tenacity and dedication earned Brandon “Student of the Month” at his elementary school.

Between the hospital visits and returning to work at the fire department, Jeff credits family and friends for helping with the daycare of his children.

“I cannot even begin to thank everyone that is helping me in the background with my 6 other kids at home who I really miss. I didn’t know that help was just a phone call away.”

Fraternity brothers have helped as well. Current Phi Kappa Theta Foundation Trustee, Kevin Lampe (Western Illinois, ‘83), visited Brandon in the hospital on multiple occasions. He’s also provided guidance in the effort to raise funds to help cover related expenses.

Perhaps most impressive, Kevin pulled strings to fulfill one of Brandon’s dreams, meeting the cast of Chicago Fire.

“They were very down to earth and welcoming” recalled Jeff.

“Treated Brandon like one of their own.” Actor Joe Minoso, who plays Cruz, personally invited Brandon as a VIP and led their tour of the set.

Another Phi Kap contributor is Henry Dunker (Lewis, ‘04). He helped register Brandon as a St. Baldrick’s Kid, and is helping to raise funds in his honor through Rum Runners Saloon, Pittsburgh, PA. Today, Brandon is continuing regular chemotherapy sessions while also attending school.

If you would like to support Brandon, please visit www. facebook.com/brandonstrong1011

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CHAPTER REPORTS Alaska-Anchorage, University of (C) AK AΚ | Anchorage, AK Alaska Alpha Kappa has successfully cultivated an environment that discovers, develops and promotes servant leaders, thereby achieving true sustainability.

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This spring, we recruited 14 new members of the total 30 men that joined Greek Life this semester (the most we have ever recruited). Brothers started working shifts at Gillette Stadium to pay dues and fundraise. We’ll collaborate on a 5K with Delta Phi Epsilon for our philanthropies.

With our ball coming up, Greek Week planning en route and all brothers making strides socially in PKT and the greek community, we’re reaching our potential and “Give, expecting nothing Thereof”.

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The current brothers have truly begun to embody the five pillars in our daily lives and interactions with the community.

Particularly, we’ve hosted the first Alumni event in recent years and started a $75,000 for 75 years alumni donation drive to restore the house we’re all personally connected to. We’ve also ran the first philanthropy in active brother memory, raising several hundred dollars and spreading awareness for the Children’s Miracle Network.

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Operations are going smoothly and the leadership team has settled into their roles well. Our brotherhood continues to grow stronger as we host our scheduled events for the semester. In big news, we are in the initial planning stages of a housing project.

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Case Western OH AΒ | Cleveland, OH

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Accomplishments stem from a change in attitude taking a year+ to accomplish.

We’re recommitted to bettering each other through stressing academics, and bettering our community through service and social advocacy programs. We have the highest GPA of any Greek organization, and are known for our alcohol awareness and anti-sexual assault programs. We have preserved what is most important, our Brotherhood bond to each other rivaled by none, strived for by all.

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Duquesne University PA AΞ | Pittsburgh, PA

This year our chapter was extremely excited to present letters to our chaplain, Bishop Zubik. We also won Duquesne’s annual Carnival, an event in which fraternities and sororities are paired up and put on an original performance involving acting, singing and dancing. We are currently organizing our chapter’s annual Monte Carlo Night, our largest philanthropic event of the year, where we raise thousands of dollars for Children’s Miracle Network.

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Each semester brothers lead volunteering efforts for the Friends of the Oconee County Library near Athens, GA. The chapter moves thousands of books from the Library to a nearby warehouse, allowing the charitable organization to host a huge semi-annual book sale, which funds guest speakers and reading programs for kids.

With out help, the Friends of the Oconee County Library succeeds in fulfilling its mission of offering programs to enrich the cultural life of its community.

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Georgia Tech GA ΓΤ | Atlanta, GA

Virginia Gamma Mu is proud of participating in Greek week’s Shack-a-Thon fundraiser for Habitat for Humanity coming up this March. We’re also working on coordinating a blood drive later in April/May. In the summer, we plan on volunteering to give tours/ help out at the monastery we use for ceremonies. And, of course, it was great to meet with the other brothers from the other PKT chapters at RLC!

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In the fall, we will also be holding our PHInest Rose Pageant where all proceeds will go to Team Irelynn.

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We have been working with the Salvation Army on a weekly basis to help children in our community. Along with this, we have won best grades for another semester.

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Contact temple@phikaps.org with your report. Submit chapter events, a chance encounter with a brother in a distant country, a reunion or simple news of service. Find more stories at www.phikaps.org/news

University of Georgia GA ΔΡ | Athens, GA

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Iowa State IA Ξ | Ames, IA

Lewis IL ΚΦ | Romeoville, IL

Iowa Xi Chapter has begun to expand to larger member numbers while still maintaining a strong brotherhood connection.

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We switched to the 5-VP system, planted trees to help sustain our beautiful campus, we volunteered at a local animal shelter with a couple of alumni and next we are going to help clean the bioswale (vegetated ditch or depression that carries storm water) on our campus on Earth Day!

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Missouri, University of MO ΚΥ | Columbia, MO

We’ve made many strides this past year.

We’ve raised over $15,000 for kids affected by a parent’s cancer and been a top house in grades while emphasizing servant leadership.

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PA Alpha is happy to say our biggest achievement this year was to grow our relationship with the LGBT community.

We now have members in the Greek Allies group on campus and we have co-sponsored multiple events with other LGBT groups on campus. We still have more work to do, but we believe we have come very far from where we were last year.

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University of Louisiana-LaFayette LA Ο | Lafayette, LA

We’ve really emphasized the brotherhood aspect of our house this year. We’re also working on renovations to make our house a truly great place to be.

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For this first year in our new house, we have improved as a brotherhood from when we were in segregated apartments. We’ve also maintained grades and involvement on campus.

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Nebraska, University of NE Π | Lincoln, NE

Throughout success and setback we have continued to grow in virtue. We have become better Brothers and men of God.

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The Ohio State OH ΓΘ | Columbus, OH

The Ohio Gamma Theta chapter has successfully applied for and received funding through our educational grant with the Executive Office. We have begun to convert the existing weight room in our chapter house to a study room for brothers’ use. The room will be fitted with two whiteboards, conference table, a projector and bookcases. Upon completion, the project will be our second common area room renovation in one year’s time.

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LA Nu Omega has made great progress this year. We have improved our financial situation, emphasized alumni involvement and doubled in size!

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Purdue IN Ζ | West Lafayette, IN

In the past semester, we improved on all fronts: academics, new member education, philanthropy and community service. In the greek community, we have the 7th overall in GPA, 9th in philanthropy dollars per member and 14th in community service hours per member out of IFC’s 40 fraternities and 1st in new member GPA out of Purdue’s 94 fraternities, sororities and co-ops. We look forward to continuing our improvements and serve as an example on campus.

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Penn State PA ΒΓ | State College, PA

At Christmas purchased 200 toys for children with cancer, participated in Dance Marathon (CMN) / Anchor Splash (visual impairment awareness) / Relay for Life. In December we initiated 27 new members.

Many brothers have a 3.5 GPA or above.

Over spring break, brothers helped with disaster relief in Pensacola, FL. Members are expected to serve 5 hours of service.

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Ohio OH Ψ | Athens, OH

Northern Illinois IL Ψ | DeKalb, IL

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The brothers strived to improve functionality, campus relations and our AME program, while maintaining the amazing brotherhood building atmosphere our chapter has kept for over 50 years

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Last semester the University of Louisiana/Lafayette chapter hosted a ‘give-back’ night at Sub-Zero Ice Cream, where they raised money for Children’s Miracle Network.

San Diego, University of CA ΦΔ | San Diego, CA We continually strive to increase our presence on campus and in our community. We’ve raised over $7K for organizations like Movember and CHOC. We’ve partnered with the University to develop PKT alumni networking events.

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Saint Francis PA Τ | Loretto, PA

Our Chapter is most proud of two things.

First, is how close we are as Brothers.

Without a doubt, every single one of my chapter brothers would do anything to help another no matter the circumstances.

Second, is how we are viewed on campus by fellow students and the school administration. We are viewed as true gentlemen and respectful men who strive to serve others.

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We’ve placed a member on the student body exec for 3 years running. Our GPA has risen to an all-time-high of 3.04. We achieved our goal of having at least one planned brotherhood event per week.

Raised the most money for the annual SDSU Stretch 4 Vets. Received praise from the university for our risk management pre-planning.

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Seton Hall NJ ΦΒ | South Orange, NJ

This past semester we took our biggest pledge class since 1993. We have more than doubled the amount of active brothers in our chapter. I am proud of all the hard work that each brother put into the recruitment process and the time they took out of their busy schedules to make this fraternity great again.

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Syracuse NY Τ | Syracuse, NY

Our chapter is most proud of our outreach to the community this past year. Along with our usual community service, we were able to serve several other agencies including Meals on Wheels and Adopt-AStreet. Serving our community is a big part of what it means to be a part of Greek Life and Phi Kappa Theta, and any opportunity to help the city of Syracuse is something we would not think twice about.

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Trine IN ΑΓ | Angola, IN

This past November we raised over $1,000 for the Movember foundation. We raised $200 in a single day for the Tutu project which raises money and awareness for breast cancer. For the third consecutive year running with the Center for Hopes chapter of Back on my Feet (BOMF).

BOMF promotes the self-sufficiency of classified homeless people by engaging them in running as a means to build confidence, strength and self-esteem.

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Since August, our chapter of 36 brothers have taken the role of servant leadership upon ourselves. We have committed ourselves to serving others and we have completed over 2100 philanthropic hours.

Serving others has brought the best out in each and everyone of us. This was a goal that we set at QV and it is one of our greatest accomplishments as fraternity men.

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We are most proud of taking part in the Martin Luther King Day of Service here in the Rio Grande Valley. We had the opportunity to help assemble weekend food packs for thousands of kids in our area who usually only eat at school because their parents can’t afford to feed them. We worked efficiently enough to fill every bag available and then go on to fill backpacks with school supplies for those same children.

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Washington, University of WA ΒΔ | Seattle, WA

This semester we’ve improved as a unit and we’re developing our core pillars by establishing a system for years to come.

We’re establishing our name at the University of Texas. We have also began building a better relationship with the Executive Office and we’re beginning to reap the benefits of its help.

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Brothers Nate Asbury (left), Kyle O’Malley (middle) and Zack Walters (right) partner with student government, ASWSU, to promote and sponsor their Movember efforts. #DearWSU is an ongoing marketing campaign at Washington State launched by ASWSU to promote student needs on campus.

IMPACTING MEN’S HEALTH Washington State Mo’ Bros Raise Funds for Movember

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PULLMAN, Wash. — Movember is Mo’ than just growing mustaches during the month of November. It is the chance to truly make an impact in the health of a fellow man’s life or even a Brother’s life.

It is a chance to help the families, friends and loved ones of the millions of men who constantly battle prostate cancer, testicular cancer, mental health issues and physical inactivity; something many of our Brothers will face in their lifetimes, unfortunately. Movember simply put is the chance to Give, Expecting Nothing

Thereof.

To become servant leaders, we as fraternal men must strive to serve others first. We must collectively and actively as an organization unify under a common cause to support and serve others in need.

To develop as servant leaders, the Washington Alpha Delta (AD) Chapter made a proud commitment to ensure that every Brother strive to raise awareness for Movember this last fall. This committed effort did not go unnoticed.

Over the course of November, 81

members of the Washington AD Chapter raised $5,131 making them the 9th highest fundraising Greek team in the country according to Movember Foundation USA’s Theta Omega Mo – Greek Challenge.

This incredible feat was driven by the motivation of many individuals with a commitment to serving others.

Cancer hits close to home for many. Whether it is a beloved family member, close friend or acquaintance, the tragedy of cancer is a heartbreak that most of us will face in life.

For some members at the Washington AD Chapter it has struck a particularly difficult shock, but sparked the motivation behind their Chapter’s successes.

“The greatest man I know, my grandfather Tim Hood, was recently diagnosed with prostate cancer. He proudly served in the United States Army and served the State of Washington as a Game Warden for over 30 years. My grandfather is my mentor, has changed my life, and, with hope I can be a fraction of the man he is when I grow older. This is my motivation. To fight for the greatest grandfather a young man could ask for,” said Kyle O’Malley, Chapter President of the Washington AD Chapter at WSU. It takes the dedication and passion of a few to generate the momentum needed to create an actual movement of many. All great causes start with a simple idea, a solid team to build off of and a plan of execution

to make a phenomenal dream a reality.

That is what the Washington AD Chapter achieved during Movember.

This movement eventually spread beyond the walls of the brotherhood and into the community of Washington State University, the Chapter Alumni and WSU’s Greek system, making this a local, regional and national effort.

“Any Chapter is capable of incredible feats. It just takes the initial effort and passion around an idea or cause to achieve something extraordinary. It is amazing to see what a brotherhood can do when they set their minds to something positive,” said O’Malley.

Regardless of any individual’s involvement in the Chapter, it still takes the entire brotherhood to ignite a positive movement. Washington AD Chapter member and former Public Relations Chair, Nate Asbury, took dedicated steps as a Brother to help promote the event and motivate other Chapter Brothers to participate in the event.

“When I initially was thinking of ways to get involved with this year’s Movember effort, I really wasn’t sure what steps to take, but I knew that in this brotherhood passion goes a long way, said Nate Asbury.

“So, I stepped out on a limb and relayed my

if each person can spread awareness to another, I think Movember has an incredible snowball effect,” said Asbury.

Phi Kappa Theta here at Washington State always takes philanthropic engagement as one of the pivotal pillars of our organization. Sean Burke, Washington AD’s Philanthropy Chair at the time of Movember this last fall, had the mindset of establishing realistic expectations and goals for what the Washington AD Chapter is capable of.

“As Philanthropy chair during the month of Movember I really felt my main goal was to motivate our chapter to work towards a collective goal. When we started up our Movember page we had a simple goal of $10 per member; I thought if we could get every member of our large Chapter to do that simple task we could accomplish something great,” said Sean Burke. “I knew our chapter had the capability to do more, but I was blown away at the outpouring of commitment and generosity to men’s health from not only our members, but their family and alumni,” said Burke.

The generous outpouring of support and the success of the Washington AD’s Movember efforts came from a wave of outside assistance ranging from generous

“It is amazing to see what a brotherhood can do when they set their minds to something positive.”

– Kyle O’Malley enthusiasm to our philanthropy chair. From there, I developed the idea to design shirts for our brotherhood to order so we could not only fiscally support the Movember fund, but also promote the brand on campus. With some help from Chapter Alumni like Chris Anderson and Tony Poston from CollegeHill Custom Threads, we really began to see an impact,” said Asbury.

The hard work and dedication of the Washington AD members’ endeavors were worth the hours spent preparing and planning such a major, month-long event.

“In the long run, it was great to see that our passion and efforts didn’t go to waste. I’d advise anyone - person or chapter - that wants to get more involved with Movember to simply just put themselves out there and take the first step,” said Asbury. “It doesn’t need to be big, but

chapter alumni, donations from the Seattle Seahawks and support from other Greek and non-Greek organizations.

“Our efforts, determination to succeed and successful Movember cause demonstrated to me the power our brotherhood and Chapter has when we have a collective goal. We can transcend our campus, and affect change at a National level,” said Burke.

The Washington AD Chapter personally wants to thank all of our generous donors who contributed to such an incredible cause this past November.

Here is to the friends, family members, Brothers and alumni who helped make such a remarkable experience for the Washington AD brotherhood! Thank you for your support and let’s continue to dominate Movember this coming year!

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Fishing in Alaska?

Call Dustin Brother Owns and Operates Fishing Business in The Last Frontier

By Stephen Lee, Lewis University, ‘10 Director of Membership Growth

Dustin Slinker (University of AlaskaAnchorage, ‘17) is proud owner of “The Bait Shack”, a name which perfectly describes his business. “It’s literally a shack by a creek” says Slinker.

Don’t let the building’s size fool you. “We rent and ship equipment all over Alaska: rods, reels, waders, tackle. It’s your one-stop fishing shop” says Dustin.

Located in downtown Anchorage, Dustin’s business has been featured on the

tours in Iraq, earning the Bronze Star and Purple Heart.

After serving thirteen years in the Army, Dustin dreamed of moving to Florida to “relax and fish”. But the opportunity to stay in Alaska where he was stationed was too good to pass up.

In 2010, the fishing shack was up for sale. Within hours, Dustin bought it outright, equipment and all.

He changed the name to The Bait

“We help develop young men and give them a support system to rely on. Seeing the guys want to participate and commit to serving is really important.”

– Dustin Slinker Travel Channel, Discovery Channel and National Geographic.

“Fishing has always been in my blood.

The Bait Shack is how I share my passion with others” says Dustin.

Dustin is not your typical college student. He’s a husband, father, business owner and veteran. Now he’s a proud member of Phi Kappa Theta’s soon-to-bechapter in Alaska.

When recruited, Dustin was hooked on the brotherhood aspect of PKT. In the Army, Dustin served as Sargeant First Class, leading between 4 and 150 airborne paratroopers. He served multiple

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Shack, and business has steadily increased ever since, receiving many positive reviews and referrals.

Of course, juggling family, school, Fraternity and the business is a challenge.

Things should be a bit easier once he graduates in Spring 2017. “I’ll hold on to The Bait Shack for a few years. It would be awesome to pass it on to my daughter someday” Dustin explained.

Like her father, Annabelle loves to fish. In fact, the four-year-old caught two king salmon last year.

When asked about the Fraternity, Dustin glows. “To see this thing take shape,

from 13, down to 11 (after the deaths of two members), and now to being on the verge of chartering, is amazing.”

It’s true, the expansion group lost two founding fathers in two separate auto accidents only three months apart.

Rather than falter, the members strengthened their resolve and stayed strong for the bereaving families.

They recently held a successful fundraiser in honor of one of the fallen members, Carlos Chavesta. According to KTBY Fox 4 News, the Phi Kaps sold 1,000 red clown noses at a recent hockey game.

Greg Dutson (UAA, ‘17), explained how Carlos loved Patch Adams and always talked about selling clown noses. “After he passed away, we decided we really needed to do something to remember him and get that dream going,” Dutson said.

Proceeds went to Children’s Miracle Network.

“We’re not about partying, we’re more than that” Dustin proclaimed. “Much like the military, we help develop young men

Before church, Dustin Slinker caught a nine-pound rainbow trout just north of Anchorage in -10 degree temperatures. Notice his frozen beard?

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and give them a support system to rely on. Seeing the guys want to participate and commit to serving is really important.”

He recalled Phi Kap’s first semester on campus in the spring of 2015. “People were like ‘Who are these guys?’ But by that fall, organizations were asking to partner with us.” Now they’re considered servant leaders on campus and in the community.

Alaska Alpha Kappa Colony is expected to charter on Friday, April 29, 2016, also Phi Kappa Theta’s Founders Day. Want to support Dustin’s business? Call 907.522.FISH (3474) or visit www.thebaitshackak. com

Dustin Slinker on his third deployment in the region, enjoying a morning sunrise over Baghdad, Iraq, in 2004. “After the initial invasion, we were providing reconnaissance for a mechanized infantry battalion.”

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Gaming Event Invades Campus Brother Organizes Massive Gaming Event at The University of Cincinnati

By Carl Schmid, University of Cincinnati, ‘13

On the campus of the University of Cincinnati sits Fifth Third Arena, best known as the home of the Bearcats basketball team. Adorning the walls are some of the Bearcats’ greats: names like Kenyon Martin, Steve Logan, Nick Van Exel and Oscar Robertson. Walking into the arena conjures up memories of national championships, NCAA tournament runs, conference titles and more. However, if guests had walked into the arena on the crisp, fall days of October 3rd and 4th, they may have wondered if they were in the right place.

Fifth Third Arena was holding a major event those days, but not the type of event most are used to, and at the heart of it was one Phi Kappa Theta brother, Chris Postell (University of Cincinnati, ‘14). Postell, along with students from Miami (OH) University, Case Western University and Ohio State University worked to plan the All Midwest eSports Gaming Event.

The event featured competitions centered around three very popular games: League of Legends, Super Smash Brothers and Hearthstone. The goal of this event was to not only to “create an event that unified a regional community,” but to also “create social and competitive environment that people could travel to,” said Postell. The event stretched far beyond the region as

800 students from 24 different universities across 15 states showed up. Students traveled from every corner of the country to participate, coming from as far as Maine and California.

The event lasted just over 48 hours, and while certain competitions had specific times, gamers continued to play other games around the clock. Postell and other planners partnered with 25 sponsors who contributed with financial assistance or donated physical products. The 17,000 items that were collected helped to provide

“all about getting everything right and perfect so people can enjoy themselves.”

The big thing with an event of this type was making sure that all the little details were thought of and taken care of. That included needing 120 power strips and an astounding four miles

“If you do a good job, no one should know your name.”

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500 swag bags that included $70 worth of products to those in attendance. In addition, the event was live streamed on the site Twitch, an online streaming site specifically designed for the gaming community. The event was featured on the front page of Twitch and garnered 15,000 views for the weekend.

While the event was wildly successful, it would not have happened if it wasn’t for the hard work of Postell and his team. “It took us around 18 hours to get the entire event set up,” he said. “People started at 3pm on Friday and worked through the night right up to the 9 am start time on Saturday.” For Postell and his team it was

worth of Ethernet cables and extension cords (enough to stretch around the outside of the university four times).

The hard work and success of the event hasn’t gone unnoticed. Media outlets such as The Chronicle of Higher Education and the University of Cincinnati Magazine have written stories about the event.

Despite the publicity, a humble Postell said he believes “if you do a good job, no one should know your name.” He was more concerned with organizing the event for others to come together and be able to have a space to compete and socialize. “You give up a whole lot of yourself in the planning

People of all ages had fun at AllMid. Students enjoyed well known titles such as Super Smash Brothers.

for all these people to come together and you’re creating a space for a lot of people, but it also has to be tailored for each individual person,” he noted.

As a result of the event, Postell landed a part-time job with Venue Magazine, a professional business-to-business publication. Additionally, he has created a start-up company which he said aims “to promote the growth of eSports in the midwest by producing and supporting large scale events.” He hopes to be able to build upon the success of the 2015 event and has already looked into planning the

competition for next year. In the long term, Postell says “it would be a dream come true” for the gaming community to compete on the same level as collegiate varsity sports and garner the same type of athletic scholarships as the likes of the Bearcat basketball greats that adorn the walls of Fifth Third Arena.

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IN LOVING MEMORY

CHAPTER ETERNAL

The following is a listing of those Phi Kaps who have passed away throughout the past year. Please let us know if you encounter inaccurate information while reading the chapter eternal. If there is a brother that is missing from this time period who has passed away, please contact us.

April 2015 to March 2016

Arizona, University of Michael S. Card, ‘61 Carnegie Mellon University Paul J. Paparelli, ‘97 Jack H. South, ‘48 Catholic University of America, The John Libert, ‘58 Cincinnati, University of Richard A. Wuest, ‘60 City College of New York Peter J. Costigan, ‘51 DePaul University Ronald C. Williams, ‘83 Fairfield University James M. Barrett, ‘69 Georgia Institute of Technology Richard C. Hays, ‘70 Houston, University of Ellis J. Freitag, ‘74 Patrick C. Marrero, ‘56 Les A Moncus, ‘73

Illinois, University of George Bon Salle, ‘56 Walter P. Maksym, ‘68

Lehigh University Richard A. Pecora, ‘62

Indiana University Jerome N. Chandler, ‘55

Louisiana State University Thomas J. Graner, ‘64 Earl R. Riecke Jr., ‘61

Iowa State University William J. Kopish, ‘62 Thomas A. Svien, ‘49

Massachusetts Institute of Technology Sean T. Tang, 2013

Kansas, University of Ronald D. Babcock, ‘67 William R. Smirl, ‘57

Missouri, University of Robert D. Sweeney, ‘55

Kansas State University Richard J. Cech, ‘41 Bernard R. Chaput, ‘53 Kenneth R. Corpstein, ‘64 Robert G. Dondlinger, ‘75 James M. Dunn, ‘73 Joseph K. Haegelin, ‘59 Robert L. Liebert, ‘53 Kent State University Alfred M. Sprague, ‘53 Lamar University David J. Giltner, ‘71

Missouri University of Science and Technology Robert F. Thrash, ‘65 Northern Illinois University Michael T. McSweeney, ‘61 Ohio Northern University Jon Von Wihl, ‘62 John J. Todd III, ‘71 Cletus J. Vincke, ‘42 Ohio State University George J. Coors, ‘44

MEMORIAL GIFTS: A memorial gift to the Phi Kappa Theta National Foundation in the name of a brother who has passed to chapter eternal is a wonderful tribute and long-lasting opportunity to remember the life of a brother. All gifts to the Foundation are tax-deductible.

To make a gift, mail a check payable to: Phi Kappa Theta National Foundation 3901 West 86th Street Suite 360 Indianapolis, IN 46268 Please include on your check the name of the Brother you wish to remember. or contact the foundationstaff@phikaps.org or call 317.872.9934 to make a gift using a credit card or bank account. * Indicates that the Brother passed away before the deceased date range, and was not marked until now.

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Oklahoma, University of John D. Roberts, ‘62 John J. Ozmun, ‘52 Oklahoma State University James L. Herr, ‘50 Pennsylvania State University Thomas Bodnar, ‘82 John J. Stahurski, ‘49 Chester J. Veneskey, ‘51 Purdue University Brad B. Beavers, ‘85 Raymond H. Smith Jr., ‘57 William J. Beckman, ‘73 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Lawrence J. Buckley, ‘48 San Diego, University of Shawn W. Quinn, ‘65 Seton Hall University *Thomas E. Scalise, ‘67

William R. Grogan WPI, ‘46

Michael T. McSweeney NIU, ‘61

Brother Grogan was the last surviving member of the Fraternity Board which negotiated the merger between Phi Kappa and Theta Kappa Phi, thereafter serving as National President of the newly formed Phi Kappa Theta from 1961-1965. He was also instrumental in lifting the ban on non-Catholic members in order to move toward a more inclusive, developmental Fraternity model.

Brother McSweeney served four terms as Trustee on the Phi Kappa Theta Fraternity National Board and as the Phi Kappa Theta National President from 1997-99.

He also served on the Phi Kappa Theta National Foundation Board.

Thanks to Brother Michael, Phi Kappa Theta is accomplishing its mission of developing servant leaders.

George H. Bon Salle University of Illinois, ‘56

Texas at Austin, University of Alexander J. Canales Jr., ‘60 Trine University Hubert M. Korbus, ‘49 Truman State University Brian E. Welding, ‘85

1961–62 season.

Brother Bon Salle was an American professional basketball player and as a 6’8” forward, he starred at Loyola Academy in Wilmette, IL, before playing at the University of Illinois.

A gold-medalist at the 1959 Pan-American Games, Bon Salle also played briefly for the NBA’s Chicago Packers (now the Washington Wizards) during the

Washington State University John W. Whealdon, ‘50 Wisconsin, University of Norman R. Maier, ‘54 Worcester Polytechnic Institute William R. Grogan, ‘46 William J. Ryan Jr., ‘83 Andrew A. Szypula, ‘58 Walter J. Bank, ‘46 Lawrence B. Horrigan, ‘56 Paul E. Jalbert, ‘53 Francis E. Johnson , ‘45 John P. Kasper Jr., ‘56

Follow in the footsteps of many of these Brothers, remember Phi Kappa Theta National Foundation in your will.

>www.phikaps. org/legacy

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University of Illinois colony.

University of Alaska-Anchorage colony.

Arizona State University colony.

PKT POISED TO INSTALL FOUR NEW CHAPTERS

By Stephen Lee, Lewis University, ‘10 Director of Membership Growth Four colonies are taking the next step in becoming successful and enduring chapters of Phi Kappa Theta.

Each colony has summed up their tremendous progress, achievements and future plans in their petitions to charter. Upon successful vote by chapters and the Board of Trustees, the four colonies will be installed as chapters in late April and early May 2016.

Considered to be among the leading edge of our Fraternity,

Hofstra University colony. these expansion groups exemplify servant leadership and constantly strive to improve.

They’ve also shown ability to lead among fraternities on their respective campuses, and have built strong ties to their communities.

Following the lead of Wisconsin Lambda, which chartered in Spring 2015, each chapter has set up a three-year strategic plan to ensure upward trajectory after chartering.

They will be supported by their Local Coaches, professionals who will guide the chapters in each ideal of Phi Kappa Theta.

The Colonies are expected to become installed as chapters on the following dates: • Friday, April 29, 2016 - University of Alaska-Anchorage • Sunday, May 1, 2016 - Hofstra University • Saturday, May 7, 2016 - Arizona State University • Saturday, May 14, 2016 - University of Illinois Next in the pipeline is the University of Iowa, which is expected to colonize this year.

If you’re interested in attending an installation, or know of potential expansion opportunities, please contact Stephen Lee at slee@phikaps.org.

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DONOR LIST

Donor information from January 1, 2015 December 31, 2015

• Total money supporting educational programs: $268,866 • Total number of donors: 899 • Total number of President’s Men Giving Society level donors: 206 • Total number of students supported by grants: RLC Attendees 377, University of Illinois 20, Iowa State 23 = 420 • Chapter Designated Funds used to support brothers: University of Illinois, Northern Illinois University, Iowa State Arizona, University of Ray T Ecklund Roy G Medina Bert Whitehead III Armstrong Atlantic State University Larry James Thompson Belmont Abbey College Edmund F Jenkins Richard C Suehr II Gregory H Wessel Buffalo, SUNY, University at Henry Cartagena Butler University Donald L Beckerich Robert E Birkofer Robert T Hinkle John L McGuire Frank B Wiechecki David L Wilson California University of Pennsylvania Richard Albietz Mark B Bierly Mark S Gallo Thomas William Jones Timothy C McElhinny Lawrence A Neis David James Prusick Catholic University of America, The Joseph G Carneglia James P Curry John C Dooher David J McKenney John P Scarlata Eugene K Skoropowski Stephen G Walker Carnegie Mellon University Thomas F Beck Jerome G Bozzo Gerald F De Marco Michael Bradley Dean Peter R Demao David W Erb Henry John Gailliot Ph.D. Gregory Gene Homoki John A Hvizdos Edward Charles Jesteadt Stephen L Jones David J Klein Ralph A Simon Gregory R Steinke Paul D Sullivan

Walter C Tice Adrian Ricardo Tio Gary George Younes Case Western Reserve University Joseph C Besich James J Bolzan Jr. Dennis Steven Chrobak Joseph M Curtis Charles R Diehm Americo F Forestieri Michael Erwin Frueh Ross A Hackel Robert E Kane Benjamin J Langhals Thomas C Litzler Timothy J Maloney George G March Robert A Modic John S Mosser Gerald A Otteni Thomas G Scecina Hugh A Schoeffler John D Schultz Robert R Sepsi Robert P Stalder Frank S Stilwagner Richard A Sundra David M Sutula Leslie E Szakallas Frederick J Ubic James T Vitek Ralph E Vollbrecht William P Wiemels John L Yash Gregory F Zerovnik Cincinnati, University of Andrew J Barry Paul E Blessing Edward J Buynacek Joseph A. Ficorilli Charles W Foster William J. Fussinger Robert E Gramann Fred Habegger Thomas L Habegger Michael S Hider James A Kemen Alan E Kemp John S Madzula John P Malone James J Mayer Thomas E Mischell Richard P Negri John L Schaefer Paul J Schreiber Eugene J Stagnaro Lane Velayo Donald R Volker

Timothy A Walters Jeffrey John Wotowiec City College of New York Leon J Bialkowski John Anthony Conti Robert DeNaro John P Faraguna Robert C Head John B Higgins Charles C. Limoges Andrew J McGowan Thomas L Smith Gregory Stein Thomas Anthony Van John Verga DePaul University William Charles Turner Detroit Mercy, University of Robert J Elder Jr. Roy Lee Hebert John S Jachimiak John J Keebler George D Kostell Robert P Kroll Thomas J Mooney Robert John Novak James M Rossman Lorenzo Rotoli Michael J Rowen MIchael F. Schmidt James M Shea Robert W Therrien Jr. Michael Vena Karl G Wagner III Duquesne University Dustin D. Coccia Eastern Illinois University Benjamin M. DeLost Peter James Himpelmann Gwui Hoe Kim Eric Daniel Rusk Fairfield University Laurence P Czajkowski Brian H Morris Donald W Wuerl Ferris State University Richard D De Voogd John S. Polasek Florida, University of Charles W Dorman Ed Fulford Joseph S Harrison University of Georgia

William E Adams Jr. Andrew Carter Black Mark W Bullock Arthur L D’Ambrosio Vincent J Dooley Christoph P Himmelsbach Jeffrey W Jowdy Richard H. Maggiore Michael Allen Price William B Raines Keith E Sanders James A Sommerville David Emory Stooksbury Robert P Tweedell George Mason University Chris James Lepore Georgia Institute of Technology William Michael Bateman Beau Benjamin Bruce Ronald W Ciesiel Henry Costanzo John Rodney Covert Andrew Michael Crager Albert M Mangin Paul M Palonsky Daniel J Reilman James P Reilman Thomas J Shamroe Jason Alan Shook Edmond P Urbanski Houston, University of Thomas F Barron Terrill L Berkstresser A.J. Brune III Charles J Cucchiara Stanley H Florance James T Furlan James B Geary Jr. Rudolph A Guerrero Willis A Johnson Walter J Kronzer III Henry A Lampert Jr. Louis A Le Blanc Frank M Lupo Donald G Payne Edward A Routzong Gary R Sagarnaga Timothy F Weiss J. Alan Woodard Illinois, University of James R Ahlgrim John F Argoudelis Ted S Barber John R Baumgarten Claire Eugene Brown Robert E Carlson

Joseph S Ceo Robert J Chisek Michael L Compton Robert N Decesare Robert J Doherty John R Donahue Lawrence D Duchene William Fisher Eric J Fudala Gene P Gagliardi Vincent A Giamalva Scott R Gilday Jr. Gregg A Gunderson Gerald H Hankes Daniel J Hanus John C Hixon Billy R Hois Edward A Karasek Wayne E Kozikowski William T Loughman William G Lukas Joseph F Mancusi Michael J Peters Kevin R Rankin Brian A Ruchalski Robert L Ryan Richard H Schroeder Paul J Straka Neale A Stralow John E Terrando Indiana Institute of Technology Richard J Boyhan Francisco J Matos H. Eugene Rebert David C Terrier Indiana University Anthony J Abate Joseph L Amaral Kenneth L Bohney Craig D Doyle Frank P Graziani Joseph L Padgett John E Plamp Jr. Ronald T Prebys Bernard R Seiler Jr. Gregg A Werling Indiana University of Pennsylvania Bryan J Busser George B Faller Jr. Richard P Pacella Richard A Sandbothe Ph.D. Iowa, University of Denis John Bengfort Dennis L Bruns Ralph J Carroll William M Cervenak

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Thomas Steven Mathieson Clark Larry L Erickson Thomas J Fangman Francis Kurrie Joshua Sherwood Iowa State University David Abendschein Daniel K Ahern Manni K Balignasay Darrell C Ball Richard E Ball David B Biegger James V Blazek M.D. Thomas E Bottin David N Callahan Michael L Canney Jerome J Carpenter Ryan Matthew Cory Lane M Crosser James M Doyle Michael L Fahning Emmett Full Gerald J Gartner Rick A Hardcopf Michael C Henry James E Kent Francis L Kock Shawn G Kuhlman James R Lynxwiler Michael J McClellan David M McSweeney David J Meis Leo A Milleman M.D. William J Mueller Jerome C Peltier Charlie A. Peterson Paul D. Peterson Francis R Pisarik Robert E Poteet Todd D Senne Patrick J Shepard Donald S Smith Keith A Springer Gregory D Stolp Thomas TenHoeve III Matthew Aaron Van Berkum Stephen J Veit M.D. Vachel L White James F Willer Kansas, University of Albert N Gardner Joshua Gisi Roy A Hamil William Hegarty Harold C Hill Jr. Jerome P Lysaught Alfonso A Mages Jr. Ryan G. McAtee Kenneth M Owen Harold P Reiland Terrence J Ryan Frank C Sabatini Marvin J Weishaar Kansas State University Ralph E Balaun Michael J Bartkoski Jr. Thomas H Cure Jackson M Day Douglas D Dilling John L Dimond Thomas E Dinges Jack R Erbert Mark J Gottschalk Stephen J Hollander Karl B Kastens William H Kastens Omer A Knoll Andrew Steven Kowal Shane M Lutz Edmund Jack Peterson Dennis G Redd Ernest E Rempe Jack L Schinstock John H Schuetz M.D. Paul R Shinogle Edward L Vodopest

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Kent State University Robert C Amstadt Richard G Bauer Jared F Cernosky Patrick J Flaherty Michael J Gerl Gerald L Hayes Gregory A Long Stephen W Metzger Thomas A Nero Ph.D. Peter R Previte John Shalaty La Salle University Eugene L Bruno Jr. Anthony J Catanzaro Chris E Cummings John Fanelli III Gregory J Farrell Chris C Giles Kenneth C Heys Andrew J Pagano Michael N Ruggiero Thomas H Shar Michael H Stahler John J Sweeder Lamar University Greg A Mack Ronald B Miller Lehigh University Charles W Bradley Paul Caster Alfred J Fasolino Jr. Robert J Foley Glenn A Fontana Alan J Highhouse Gerard M Hiller Joel G Hull John H Illengwarth Philip J Kinzel Patrick J Moonan Richard L Phillips Pellegrino P Porraro Richard A Schadt George H Schumacher John R Slaby John H Stamateris Lewis University Stephen S Lee Joseph Ronald Preston Joe Przybyla Long Island University John L Panarace Frederick Shaver Louisiana at Lafayette, University of Edward J Cazayoux Kenneth C Demarest Florent Hardy Jr. Robert Earl Hollier Victor A Lefort David J Romagosa Alfred R Romaine Jr. Gary G Scroggs Gregory G Zerangue Louisiana State University Byron J Bourgeois Jr. James H Boyce Paul J Buras Charles Michael Callais William H Dow Vincent A Ferachi Michael D Friley Ronald R Hebert Perry S Poche Brian L Redmann Alan C Seicshnaydre Loyola Marymount University Michael C Braun Norbert R Bunt John P Eaton Lawrence H Fallis

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Burt Frasher Carl L Haase Michael J Howard Michael E Mulvihill Norman L Neiger James B Parr Sr. Herbert E Pereyra Edward C Pizzorno James J Pizzorno Michael W Randall John R Spreitzer James E Wehan Loyola New Orleans Frank A Cusimano Jr. Loyola University Chicago Jerome A Lattyak Manhattan College George A Binninger Paul H Kempkes Joseph C Lucci John J McCabe John D McKenna Louis E Monoyios Salvatore J Monte Ralph R Nobile James E Reilly James M Riley Louis J Schmitt Michael J Skelly Stephen K Trynosky Mansfield University Dale J Brickley Marquette University Mark A Pickett Joseph Francis Veverka Massachusetts Institute of Technology Douglas L Bashioum Allan D Bobko Donald D Colosimo Robert B Cooley Richard Hanbin Park Peter C Ricupero Thomas D Rikert McNeese State University Paul D Plaisance Jr. Memphis, University of James R Miller Merrimack College Maurice N Cyr Wesley E Thornton Michigan Technological University Michael A Aimone Anthony G Augustyn Paul E Blanke Richard M Boes Ronald L Stone Kenneth M Znidersic Minnesota, University of Archie C Black Jr. Mississippi, University of James E Bramuchi Louis R Capaci Joseph P Fillare James H Gimer William L Jaquith Leopold R. Keffler, O.F.M.Conv Ph.D. Phillip J O’Brien Donald F Parks Jay E Wahlberg Missouri, University of Robert J Baker Richard J Didion Jeffrey T Gibson

Jeff Hargroves Dale Kliethermes David A Kloud Joseph C Koenenn Michael J Penny Mike Terence Shortal Clinton J Starke Robert D Sweeney Gary L Zeilman Missouri University of Science and Technology Matteo A Coco Lawrence A Colonna Timothy Patrick Corbett Donald P Dampf Karl J Daubel Clemens P Drag Daniel A Dziedzic Richard W Eimer Jr. James A Feltmann Joseph E Folta Dennis P Frauenhoffer Don J Gunther James A Kwiatkowski Richard C. J. Mosier John T Mudd John S Neusel James J Rechner Jeff J Reinkemeyer Nathan Gabriel Rues Randall J Schmitt Michael P Sheahan Thomas M Shepard Richard Joseph Stegemeier Daniel J Stocker Daniel L Vaughn New Hampshire, University of Daniel Armand Bureau Ph.D. William J Dennehy Francis J Dutille Francis J Frasier Wayne F Gagnon Donald P Hogan Robert J King Christopher J. McMahon John C Rouman Ph.D. Ian C Story Henry J Swager New Orleans, University of Gary Patrick Copping Albert J Heikamp Jr. Dominick F Impastato Michael A Martinez Robert D Massett Shawn M Paretti Henry J Thiele III Nicholls State University Larry S Bossier Dirk J Boudreaux Sammuel Joseph Castalano Craig A Cheramie Leslie J Clement Gerald W Faulk Lynn F Guidry Douglas P Toups Gerald J Traigle Jr. North Texas, University of William F Downes David S Mallard Henry F Newkirk Jr. Jenaro A Zapata Northern Arizona University Edward J Koury Northern Illinois University Raul Antonio Aguilar Donald H Anderson Lou Bissa John R Canova William J Colgan James R Fennessy Michael L Gregory John R Hann

Michael E Jaroch Alan M Klein Arthur A Lucchese Joseph D Marella Mark T McSweeney Dennis J Militello Glenn L. Nelson Brian C Orlow Richard D Parra Robert C Schneider Robert C Selfridge Rudolph J Skul Jr. Richard E Wolf Ph.D. Michael E Zoladz Ohio Northern University Brett L Coakley Joseph S D’Antony Edward L Fox Neil D Frasca Kenneth A Gerdeman Ronald E Gerdeman Theophilus Leyton James E McGrogan Jr. Jon Joseph McIntosh Herman D Musgrave Francis E Peter Joseph P Valore Ohio State University Denis F Ausflug Patrick F Brannigan Charles C Carey George J Coors Gerald L Gerker Michael L Gilles Gene L Krajnak James H Krueger Daniel E Lafontaine Karl S Reiner William J Serraino Ph.D. David Lewis Sternberg Richard Gordon Taylor John A Weitzel Paul J Weitzel Stephen C Weitzel Ohio University Carl S Andreano Scott Edward Bova Edmund M Duffley Ralph H Francis Christoper William Glynn Ryan M. Keenan John P Kozimor James L Matusik Natale A Monastra Robert F Monti Rudolph E Napoli Ronald R Sibila Oklahoma, University of Doyle E Biller James G Coldwell James A Harrison Donald F Lynch William J Medley Richard F White Oklahoma State University Ronald Henry Averill Wayne L Bokorney John P Brueggen Wayne K Chernicky David C Cooper Thomas W Creider Steven F Dobbins Larry P Ferguson Robert E Henthorn Jr. James A Huggins Thomas W Long Osyp Martyniuk Francis C Maschino Kevin M McMahon Carl Hans Miller Thomas E Reardon Matthew H Rund Kelly J Schwarz William A Sutton

William Scott Tyson Keith J Yancey Gabriel Zablatnik Oregon State University Steven D Faulkner Richard F Harrington John W Hefler John G Krautscheid Pennsylvania State University Ralph S Allsopp Jr. Frank E Apostolico John R Babey Craig A Dillenbeck Regis S Dinkel Richard A Evanko David P Fiore George Gaydosh Jr. David J Gondak Paul J Grauer Jr. Ronald P Gray Walter A Hall Robert L Kane Andrew R Kukla James P McHale John J Metzer John D Oliveira Dennis M Riccitelli Joseph E Saganowich Joseph E Shevchik Thomas B Shriver Thomas H Stoner Jr. Jeffrey Robert Tranell Dennis J Uhrin William B Wagoner Thomas A Wandrisco Steven F Wardzinski John A Zabatta James B Zuratt Pittsburgh, University of Terry Wesley Ayers Dennis G Bernick Ralph S Bigley Lawrence G Burwinkel Jr. Raymond M Cappelli Robert E Coyne Gary L Evans Thomas J Geist Daniel K Jenkins Mark C Kubeja Scott Kunka Skip A LeBlang Daniel E Meister John N Murphy George Daniel Schreibeis John G Stepaniak Point Park University Richard B Koch Kim A Payne Purdue University Phillip H Ambs Robert S Bailey Robert A Barcinski Robert L Brady Tommy L Brazie Paul J Brennan Jr. William W Byrne Leroy F Cataldi Daniel Clemens John H Denning James F Dickow Edward A Dobrzykowski Jr. Dennis W Dombrowski Larry Francis Dorocke Patrick G Egan James E Flinn Robert C. Forbes Jr. Greg A Foulke Michael F Frankovich Todd A Froehle Daniel L Greiwe Thomas P Kozlowski John A Lashenik Robert B McNamara Mark D Murphy

Jay Nasser Joseph M Rua Thomas J Sanders William N. Scalora Gustave J Skapek Jr. John E Streicher Colin Charles Tomazin Lukas Charles Voda Gregory B Wiltrout Andrew P Witmeier Purdue University Calumet Larry C Atkins Terry D Borgman Edward L Gordon Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Kenneth C Canham Arthur M De Vylder Joseph R DiCamillo Andrew J Dwyer Robert S Fox Carlo J Gaffoglio Andrew G Golian Duane J Hayes Santiago Iglesias Edward J Kelly Randall B Kuldell Thomas S Mazzeo Stanley C Ofsthun Thomas M Paige Thomas J Perun Peter E Pylipow Frederick J Renk Robert Ward Riggs John P Russo Vincent U Saccente DDS Anand Samanta Carey C Schenkenberger Thomas V Schwarz Erwin H Schweigardt, Rev. William Morgan Striepeck Jr. Matthew Paul Sullivan Robert L Trudeau Delroy Alexander Waugh Jr. Saint Francis University John J Bentz Joseph W Brady Jr. Francis C Small Jr. Saint Louis University John H April Karl Buechler John V Cusumano Dieter Horst Harper Gregory L Hempen Ph.D. William F Herrmann F. Paul Koob Gerald J Mossinghoff Randall F Peirick Lawrence J Porschen Thomas P Staed J. Kim Tucci Sam Houston State University Ricki A Luis San Diego, University of Nicholas Stephen Couchot Timothy N Dunn Adam N Foxx Thomas Maxwell Jasper Lawrence Lacombe Dominic R Parlatore David Joaquin Teixeira Esq. William J Uberti San Diego State University Joshua P Sommer Ralph Barney Sommer Santa Fe University of Art and Design Kenneth R Larywon Seton Hall University Lawrence J Baratto

Robert S Basso David R Bastkowski Nicholas D Cariddo E Gregory Cvasa Kenneth W Goglas Richard S Krawczun John Callahan Larkin Frank R Lietz Jerry W Maida M.D. John P Mastria Patrick William McManus Nicholas J Moretti Philip C Nobel Thomas J Petrizzo David J Robinson Nicholas Robert Scalera Hugh P Sharkey William J Trub Brian D Vesley John R Villari Slippery Rock University Lenny S Chan Eugene C Ney Michael Joseph Wernert Rodney E Wintermyer Spring Hill College Edmund Michael Coughlin Julius Sitterlee St. John’s University Victor J Visconti St. Mary’s University John Gerard Upton Temple University Brendon M. Albert Jeffery J Albert Lionel A Barker Robert L Buhrman Richard C Burke Alexander Canonica Bernard J Daney William T. Grubb John Joseph McGinley Jr. Conrad J Miller Bert Ellsworth Mooney Jr. Joseph George Morelli C J Palumbo Frank S Poswistilo Esq. Edward Robert Solvibile Texas A&M University Kingsville Horacio H Saenz Texas at Austin, University of Alexander J Canales Jr. Cornelius M Florer Jr. Gerald M Fuhrman Adrian Gonzalez Sr. Samuel M Holland Jr. Carroll W Merlick Lee M Mueller Oscar A Zepeda Texas - Rio Grande Valley, University of Rene Farias Federico Gustavo Hinojosa Jr. Jerry J Trevino Erasmo Valdez Texas State University Jim Curtis Trine University Albert J Banwell Gerard D Cookson Paul O De Franco Hubert M Korbus Frank T Kubic Edward F Palagyi George E Plisinski Donald C Siegla Charles E Sylvia Ferdinand J Worsa

Paul J Yosick Truman State University David Brett Bjerke James L Cooley Jeffery D Gohring Gregory J Hodits Charles W Lippert Washington State University Elwood D Allred Scott M Burroughs Charles L Jinneman Gary A Johnson David J Jozwiak Simon G Karroum Dennis A Large John F Palinkas Kam Avery Robinson Glen T Rollman Delbert V Steele Thomas L Vaughn Western Illinois University Jon W Barkley Alva C Edgar III Michael C Hamlin Christopher P Hommowun Gregory P. Hury Kevin J Lampe Richard J Stanula Jr.

FUND REPORTS List of Funds and their Values as of 12/31/2015 www.phikaps.org/give Case Western Reserve $3,760.57 Cincinnati, University of $153,129.81 Detroit/Mercy, University of $8,168.79 Donald W. Wuerl Fund $24,931.71 Dr. John Rouman Fund $15,587.37 Eastern Illinois University $2,081.98 Ed Solvibile Endow. Fund $2,102.91 Fairfield University $15,055.19

Wisconsin, University of James E Bodi James Allan Doncheck Richard Max Lehn Roger F Rupnow Carl W Seidel

Georgia, University of $1,831.20

Wisconsin - Stevens Point, University of Richard John Cinealis John Joseph Egenhoefer James Richard Martin Curtis W Trotter

Iowa State $13,136.81

Worcester Polytechnic Institute Walter J Bank Lee H Courtemanche Robert A Crook Edward S Dlugosz Raymond G Dube James P Dunne Jr. Charles J Durkin Jr. A. Ralph Fiore Jr. John E Flynn Thomas A Gelormino Patrick J Hester John F Kelly Daniel J Kennefick Peter J Kudless Francis W Madigan Jr. James A Michaud Patrick T Moran Gerald Morris Douglas R Nadeau David Paul Norton Francis Reynolds Jr. Hugh M Robinson Anthony V Scancella Maurice R Silvestris Thomas R Sokolowski Gary J Sowyrda Charlie A Sullivan Frank K Verderber Thomas M Villani George M Yule Wyoming, University of John V Martinez Gene L Payne Jr. Friends of the Foundation Louise E Reynolds Genny Zarnick

Georgia Tech $8,968.32 Illinois, University of $19,737.37

Iowa State Edu. Fund $51,295.75 Kansas State University $2,232.82 Kronzer Endowment $2,064.49 Lewis University $1,003.88 Merrimack University $11,117.74 Missouri, University of $1,956.41 Missouri S&T $5,290.40 Northern Illinois University $17,947.76 Ohio State $15,373.09 Ohio University/Zarnick $43,954.18 Penn State University $21,231.92 Pittsburgh/Souchak Fund $57,318.39 RPI $16,725.21 Saint Louis University $20,667.04 San Diego Area Alumni $9,222.92 San Diego Educational Acct. $11,333.84 Temple University $1,399.65 Texas, University of/Estrada $10,383.55 Texas/Austin, University of $1,158.00 Truman State - Father Wilke $13,354.71 WPI $22,046.77

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