The Temple Journal of Phi Kappa Theta - Spring 2018

Spring 2018

Volume 101 number 1

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Fraternity Pin visits the International Space Station

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Sharing the Journey

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ABOUT THE PHOTO The chariot race is always a big highlight of Greek Weekend at WPI. This year’s event drew more than the usual; crowd witnessed by the above picture which appeared on the front page of the Worcester Sunday Telegram. Yes, those guys out in front are Phi Kappa Theta’s and they managed to stay out front winning the trophy for the fastest entry.

This image was originally featured in the Spring 1978 issue of The Temple Magazine - read this issue and more at phikaps.org/temple.

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ON THE COVER Phi Kap’s father brought his son’s Fraternity Pin aboard the International Space Station (ISS).

CONTENTS FEATURES

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HOFSTRA SPIRITUAL RETREAT

LEARNING LIFE LESSONS

MOVING FORWARD

Brothers Discover The True Meanings Of Our Spiritual Pillar.

Brother Kyle Bueno Immerses Himself In A New Community.

Phi Kappa Theta Hosts The First Servant Leadership Summit.

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

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

Welcome To The Academy ............. 06

Brother Needs Kidney ..................... 28

The Looming Tower ....................... 12

Megan’s Law .................................. 29

Fraternity From Outer Space ........... 14

Sharing The Journey ....................... 32

Nebraska Pi Turns Pie .................... 20

Chapter Eternal ............................... 34 The Temple • Spring 2018

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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 2018 Volume 101, Number 1 Phone: 317.872.9934 Change Service Requested Printed in the USAEDITOR MANAGING

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As 2018 is in full swing, one has to recognize the many, many good things that Gregory E. Stein (CCNY, ‘70) our Fraternity has implemented due to our Chapter of Initiation: Name: Graduation Year: current Board leadership and Professional CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Please check one: Staff creativeness.

Ben DeLost, CFRE (Eastern Illinois Univ., ‘10) NewGonzalez address. (Univ. of Texas at Austin, ‘78) Adrian This past fall, the new Board met in Addressee is deceased.

Date Abbey of death: Johnny Hohenstein (Belmont College, ‘12) Indianapolis for the first time. We were joined Kathy Jonas (Indiana Univ., ‘78) Addressee is no longer at this address.

Jeff Jowdy (Univ. of Georgia, ‘83)address. by various alumni and collegiate members Unable to provide a forwarding Stephen S. Lee (Lewis Univ., ‘10) who also attended. Robert Riggs, CAE (RPI, Address: Andrew J. McGowan (CCNY, ‘62) ‘02), Executive Vice President, led us in an Matthew R. Miller (Univ. of Nebraska, ‘12) City/State/Zip: Gene C. Ney (Slippery Rock Univ., ‘90) exercise where the Fraternity could begin Bill T.Phone: Ryan (Indiana Univ., ‘69) Home the process of analyzing all of our chapters: Gregory E. Stein (CCNY, ‘70) their strengths, their challenges as well as E-mail: BOARD OF TRUSTEES potential. By doing so, this has allowed President the Fraternity to allocate proper resources Adrian Gonzalez (Univ. of Texas at Austin, ‘78) specific to identifiable needs in order to Vice President strengthen chapter operations and to outline B. Ross Walters (Univ. of Louisiana at Lafayette, ‘02) how each chapter can self-improve. We will use this system to showcase chapters who continuously excel in all areas of chapter Treasurer Doug Dilling (Kansas State Univ., ‘84) operations. We will honor them by designating them as a “Blue Ribbon Chapter,” our crème de la crème, at both national and regional events.

Secretary Our Fraternity has recently benefitted from the generosity and commitment of various Max Jasper (Univ. of San Diego, ‘11) alumni who have dedicated funds for undergraduate leadership and spiritual enrichment.

Trustees Servant Leadership is very important to Brothers Boysie Bollinger (University of Louisiana Dan Bureau (Univ. of New Hampshire, ‘95) at Lafayette, ’71), as well as the Most Reverend Cardinal Donald Wuerl (Fairfield University, Joe E. Przybyla (Lewis Univ., ‘01) Matt Runkle (WPI, ‘11) ‘A). Our Regional Leadership Conferences will bear Boysie’s name in the form of the Boysie Michael Van Poots (RPI, ‘96) Bollinger Leadership Academy (BBLA) for the next three years. The BBLA’s have been UGAC Chairman very well received. Personal statements of their experiences have been posted on the Jared Grieve (Kansas State Univ., ‘19) Fraternity website. These have been “life-changing” to many who have attended them.

Cardinal Wuerl has created an endowment dedicated to the enrichment for those brothers UGAC Vice Chairman Drew Clark (Trine Univ., ‘20) wanting to grow spiritually. Curriculum, date and a retreat site location will be announced in the future.

EXECUTIVE OFFICES I want to personally thank all brothers who have given to the Foundation this year. One 3901 West 86th Street Suite 360 Indianapolis, IN 46268 can direct your gift towards the general Foundation Fund or earmark your gift specifically 317.872.9934 towards your own chapter’s use (towards attending our educational programs or enhancing executiveoffices@phikaps.org your chapter’s library). Simply connect with our staff on how to direct your gift! www.phikaps.org Our future is bright! All are invited to continue to participate on the local, regional and EXECUTIVE OFFICES STAFF national level. Let our fraternal flame continue to burn strong in our hearts!

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Robert W. Riggs, CAE (RPI, ‘02)

Director of Member Experience Isaiah P. Adona (Washington State Univ., ‘12)

In the Bonds of the Phi, the Kappa and the Theta,

Director of Development Benjamin M. DeLost (Eastern Illinois Univ., ‘10) Director of Finance and Operations Sarah A. Everhart (Indiana Wesleyan Univ., ‘05) Director of Brand Management Keith D. Harshbarger (IUPUI, ‘06) Director of Chapter Operations Johnny Hohenstein (Belmont Abbey College, ‘12) Accounting Clerk Bill T. Ryan (Indiana Univ., ‘69)

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Adrian Gonzalez (University of Texas at Austin, ‘78) Board of Trustees President

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Phi Kaps from the Bowling Green, Ohio, Boysie Bollinger Leadership Academy working through curriculum designed by DMB Coaching.

WELCOME TO THE ACADEMY The 2018 Boysie Bollinger Leadership Academy

By Gene Ney Slippery Rock University, ‘90

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In following Phi Kappa Theta’s mission to actively develop men to be effective leaders who passionately serve society, fraternity and God, the fraternity has developed and implemented a leadership academy program. The academies are a part of Phi Kappa Theta’s “DevelopMEN Initiative.” Through this initiative, the Fraternity combines its own network of volunteers and professionals with its strategic partners. In doing so, the Fraternity works to create educational programs, events and activities that provide

specific mission learning outcomes.

Those opportunities are available to our brothers through conferences, facilitator led workshops, keynotes/presentations, immersion experiences and self guided education.

Geographically, the Fraternity is divided up into six provinces, and each has its own academy, which were originally known as Regional Leadership Conferences. Those six provinces include the Northeast, Mideast, Southern, Great Lakes, Midwest and Western, and are

composed of chapters within those areas.

Unlike the national event held each summer, these academies are held during the spring semester of every school year. The advantage of these academies over the national event is that they are regionally based, thus providing easier access for more brothers, and are much more cost effective to conduct. These academies are generally held at a retreat center, campground, hotel or at a host college campus.

Registration usually takes place on a Friday evening or Saturday morning, with room, board and supplies included. The academies run through Sunday afternoon or evening, thus allowing brothers to return to their campuses for class on the following Monday.

This year, the Regional Leadership Conferences were renamed the “Boysie Bollinger Leadership Academy,” in appreciation for a very generous gift by Boysie Bollinger (University of Louisiana at Lafayette, ‘71) to cover a significant portion of their expense. Donald T. “Boysie” Bollinger, recipient of Phi Kappa Theta’s 2017 Man of Achievement Award is a 1971 alumnus of the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. Interestingly enough, the Phi Kappa Theta Louisiana Omicron Chapter at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette has been home to a total of four Man of Achievement Award recipients. Aside from Boysie, those alumni are Thomas Schedler, ‘71 (2014), Scott Hoffpauir, ‘87 (2005), and Paul Hardy, ‘64 (1989). The Louisiana Omicron Chapter was chartered on May 4, 1941, slightly more than seven months before the United

“If the Boysie Bollinger Leadership Academy continues to grow, I honestly think there will be more improvement within chapters and the improvement of brothers as a whole.”

– Will Guzic, Saint Francis University, ‘19

States entry into World War II. Originally the university was called the University of South West Louisiana, but has now come to be known as the University of Louisiana at Lafayette.

A native of Louisiana, Brother Boysie attended the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, majoring in business administration. Following his graduation in 1971, he began work in his family’s business, Bollinger Shipyards which was established in 1946, following the end of World War II. Under his leadership, the company has grown and prospered, and now operates under the title of Bollinger Enterprises, where up until recently, Boysie served as Chairman and C.E.O. According to their website, “Bollinger Enterprises is a leading provider of quality new construction, repair and conversion products and services to both the military and commercial marine industry. They specialize in a wide variety of offshore and inland vessels, along with steel fabrication services. The company operates 10 shipyards in southern Louisiana, with access to both the Gulf of Mexico and the Mississippi River. Bollinger Enterprises has built over 600 vessels for both the military and civilian industries.” According to William Guice, a friend of Boysie and president of Guice Offshore, “Boysie is a consummate professional, a well liked and respected leader who is not only influential in his industry but also in state politics.”

Boysie has had the pleasure of knowing several United States presidents, as well as numerous high ranking business and industry leaders.

The Boysie Bollinger Leadership Academy strives to provide today’s undergraduate Phi Kap with talents and skills which will not only help him succeed in life; but also provide leadership skills that he can take back and use to help his own chapter. Since the Regional Leadership Conferences (now Boysie Bollinger Leadership Academy) was ramped up back in 2014, attendance has significantly

increased from the original 130 attendees.

During the past four years, well over 1,000 undergraduate Phi Kaps have attended and reaped the benefits of the RLC’s. Brothers representing 34 different Phi Kappa Theta chapters participated in the 2018 Boysie Bollinger Leadership Academy.

Shane Buckley, Mideast Province U.G.A.C. and a brother from Pennsylvania Alpha Xi Chapter at Duquesne University remarked, “that it was a wonderful experience.” Having attended the 2017 conference, he stated, “The Boysie Bollinger Leadership Academy was much better. We covered topics from servant leadership, to mental and physical health, to impacting your chapter and shaping yourself into the man you want to be; while the content was very extensive, no topic seemed rushed.”

Similarly, Will Guzic from Pennsylvania Tau Chapter at Saint Francis University commented that “I, too, feel that this year’s conference was a major improvement over last year’s. It targeted more leadership skills, and how to put them to work within our own chapters. If the Boysie Bollinger Leadership Academy continues to grow, I honestly think there will be more improvement within chapters and the improvement of brothers as a whole.”

And according to first time academy attendee Cody Lawniczak, President, Pennsylvania Mu Chapter, University of Pittsburgh, “I thought the style guide and guest speaker were a great approach.

Meeting other chapters and discussing pertinent issues and solutions helped boost my morale and appreciation of the National Fraternity.”

Clearly, the Boysie Bollinger Leadership Academy has had a major positive impact on the brothers who attended. That impact will result not only in stronger chapters and brotherhood, but also success for our collegiates as they graduate and enter the real world.

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Brothers from the Hofstra Spiritual Retreat.

Spiritual Retreat Finds Success In Silence

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Brothers Discover The True Meanings Of Our Spiritual Pillar

By Matthew Miller, University of Nebraska, ‘12

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hen the members of Hofstra University’s New York Alpha Omega Chapter heard they were going on a weekend-long spiritual retreat, the response was less than enthusiastic.

“I wouldn’t say there were holdouts, but there was definite

“Even if it’s not talked about, the spiritual pillar reaches out and affects all the other ones,” ... “If you were to lose that, you lose part of what separates Phi Kappa Theta from other organizations.”

– Tommy O’Connor, Hofstra University, ‘19

hesitation,” said Tommy O’Connor (Hofstra University, ‘19), the Chapter’s spiritual chair. “Guys weren’t excited about spending an entire weekend at a church.”

The prospect of a stodgy, penned-in weekend was off-putting to the group and particularly to those brothers who were agnostic, non-practicing or of a different denomination. But recognizing the needs of the chapter, O’Connor found a location more suitable to the conversation he wanted them to have. He arranged for the group

of more than 20 men to stay in a cabin at Baiting Hollows Scout Camp where they could build brotherhood, discuss what it means to be spiritual, and figure out what a relationship with God means to them as individuals.

For much of the weekend O’Connor facilitated workshops around spirituality and brotherhood. It was similar to an ongoing series they call “spirit talks” in which an official will speak about spiritual topics like what it means to be religious or what heaven and hell mean to people and how they can make that part of their day-to-day lives. The highlight of the weekend, however, seemed to be when O’Connor told the group to take some time to themselves, explore the grounds and reflect. Many of the brothers later approached O’Connor to say how much they appreciated the time alone.

“I think reflection is important in personal growth,” O’Connor said. “As a college student, you go from point A to B as quickly as possible. You have homework and all these other things vying for your attention. So to say for the next hour and a half, just look around you, think, and then we’ll talk about it, was good for these guys.”

The brothers believed growth was

evident at the end of the weekend. They got to know each other on a deeper level and, among the discussions, found some valuable insights that could be of service as they return to busy campus life. But as much as O’Connor or anybody else may want that growth to carry over, it has to be backed by a strong will and personal commitment.

“It’s on us as individuals to keep that going,” O’Connor said. “We can give the tools, help you find that time for reflection, or help you find that connection with something new, but everybody has to take responsibility for making changes in their own life.”

O’Connor believes events like this are vital to the life of a Phi Kap, because it’s the ever-present spiritual pillar that sets Phi Kappa Theta apart from its contemporaries.

“Even if it’s not talked about, the spiritual pillar reaches out and affects all the other ones,” he said. “If you were to lose that, you lose part of what separates Phi Kappa Theta from other organizations.

Serving God is in our mission statement and I think it’s part of the very fabric of what I was looking for when I joined. Guys want to see us serving society, Fraternity and God in our actions. We can’t lose that.”

Image: Attendees of the Hofstra Spiritual Retreat.

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The Looming Tower Brother Soufan Brings Cultural And Linguistic Understanding To The FBI

By Andrew McGowan, CCNY, ‘62

Ali H. Soufan (Mansfield University, ‘94) has been in the news again. He is played by an actor in the new Hulu 10-part series, “The Looming Tower.” In addition, he has a new book about terrorism, and he was interviewed last fall on numerous television network shows about the book and his connections with James Comey and Robert Mueller III, who have had clashes with President Trump.

Speaking in support of his former bosses in the FBI or about the issues raised in his book, Soufan has appeared again on 60 Minutes and the PBS Newshour, among other shows, and has written op-ed pieces for The New York Times, The Wall Street

being groomed for the role. The book argues that to combat terrorism, the U.S. must understand terrorism’s promoters better--their psychology, inner workings and attraction to new recruits.

Lawrence Wright, who interviewed Soufan for the New Yorker and wrote his own books on the subject, The Looming Tower (which won a Pulitzer Prize) and The Terror Years, describes Soufan as “our most important chronicler of the rise and spread of

“Ali Soufan serves as the moral center of The Looming Tower, bearing the patience, humanity and determination you’d like to imagine all of our law enforcement officials possess.”

– Entertainment Weekly Journal, and New York’s Daily News.

Brother Soufan’s new book, Anatomy of Terror: From the Death of Bin Ladin to the Rise of the Islamic State, was released last May by W.W. Norton. In it, Soufan says that within jihadi extremism, which has been with the world for four decades, there are strong differences on strategy that led to a split in 2014. Osama Bin Laden and Al Qaeda followed a strategy of gradual, patient ascendancy without holding territory while the West was militarily superior and likely to regain it. The newer, splinter groups that evolved into the Islamic State followed an accelerated timetable, declaring a caliphate immediately and brutally enforcing strict social mores on the civilians it gained control over. Soufan predicts that if the Islamic State ceases to hold territory, the factions may reunite, perhaps under Bin Laden’s son Hamza who, it seems, is

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Islamist terror movements. A former FBI agent who identified the hijackers of 9/11, and whose interrogation of al-Qaeda members— without torture—led to innumerable breakthroughs.” He also states, “Soufan is a unique resource and a moral beacon. In a time when our intelligence community as well as our country seem to have lost their bearings, his clear voice guides us through the fog of war and partisanship.” Regarding Soufan’s new book, Wright says, “Anyone who wants to understand the world we live in now should read this book.”

The Hulu series is based on Wright’s book of the same title.

Reviewing the series, Entertainment Weekly magazine says Soufan, played by Tahar Rahim, is “a Lebanese-American Muslim who brings a much needed cultural and linguistic understanding to the FBI.” It goes on: “Based on the real-life agent, Ali Soufan serves

the USS Cole case. Soufan led the investigation into the 2000 attack on the Navy guided-missile destroyer.

Comey was appointed FBI director

by President Obama in 2013 and fired by President Trump last year.

Robert Mueller III was director of the FBI from 2001 (when Soufan was a lead investigator of events surrounding the 9/11 attacks) until he was succeeded by Comey in 2013.

Lawrence Wright’s 2006 New Yorker article says Soufan came closer than anyone to preventing the 9/11 attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon, implying that Soufan would have succeeded if the CIA had been willing to share information with him that would have connected his investigation of the USS Cole attack with plans for the 9/11 attacks. Soufan, who joined the FBI in 1997, resigned in 2005. In his 2011 memoir, The Black Banners: The Inside Story of 9/11 and the War against al-Queda, he describes how he and a partner got a prisoner to reveal that Khalid Sheik Mohammed was mastermind of the 9/11 plot and information that helped thwart the “dirty bomb” plan of Jose Padilla.

In 2008, he founded the Soufan Group, surrounding himself with people he worked with within the FBI, CIA and Britain’s security agencies. He sees his work as a continuation of what he was doing for the FBI, now consulting with governments, multinational Ali Soufan (Mansfield University, ‘94) (right) pictured with actor Tahar Rahim who corporations and institutions portrays Soufan in the HULU series, The Looming Tower. to thwart terrorist threats. The company has headquarters in New York, London and Doha, Qatar, and operations in the U.S., the Middle as the moral center of The Looming Tower, bearing the patience, East, Europe, Asia and Africa. He also is executive director of the humanity and determination you’d like to imagine all of our law Qatar International Academy for Security Studies in Doha, which enforcement officials possess. There is plenty to admire in Tower, takes an academic approach, conducting studies to understand though—most notably a captivating performance by Rahim. It’s a what makes people join terrorist groups. He is also a visiting senior tricky task, playing a real person who is also a hero, not to mention fellow at the S. Rataratnam School of International Studies in serving as the eye in the focus-pulling storm that is Jeff Daniels Singapore. and Peter Sarsgaard—but the actor, already a star in his native France, accomplishes both with a quiet magnetism. As difficult as Tower’s subject matter may be for some, it’s also a true pleasure to watch Rahim work.” The series is now streaming on the on-line subscription service Hulu ($7.99 per month and free trial available, at Hulu.com).

Brother Soufan has known James Comey since he briefed the latter, then U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York, on

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Phi Kappa Theta Fraternity Pin aboard the International Space Station (ISS) with Earth in the background.

FRATERNITY FROM OUTER SP Phi Kap’s Father Brings Fraternity Pin To Space

By Stephen Lee Lewis University, ‘10

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Brother Gabe Vande Hei (RPI, ‘20) has a very different dad.

Mark Vande Hei served in the military for years, eventually becoming a space support team leader in the US Army.

This experience helped him land a job with NASA as a Capsule Communicator (CAPCOM). From Mission Control in Houston, he supported eleven successful missions to space.

In 2011, he completed astronaut candidate training and hoped for his shot to leave earth.

Fast forward to September 2017. Gabe found himself standing in Kazakhstan, looking up at a Russian made Soyuz rocket about to violently hurl his father to outer space.

“It’s the weirdest feeling knowing that someone you love is strapped to a missile,” said Gabe.

It wasn’t until this very moment that everything sunk in. Gabe’s father might not survive the launch.

“3...2...1...Liftoff” “The whole ground shakes, your chest

shakes. Its amazing,” said Gabe. “Then you realize how scary it is when the rocket is far enough in the air that you no longer feel the rumble.”

Back at the Phi Kap house in Troy, New York, his brothers huddled

PACE

around a TV, watching a live stream of the event. They invited recruits and turned it into a recruitment event.

To the relief of everyone involved, the launch was successful, and the crew of Expedition 53/54 safely reached the International Space

Station.

This would be their home for the next five and a half months.

Gabe returned to school and connected with his dad via video-chat almost every week.

“Our conversations were surprisingly normal. The only weird thing was seeing stuff floating around. We would talk about family stuff, and I would ask what’s going on up there.”

They talked about movie nights in the International Space Station, the guitar they

would sometimes play, and of course, the view.

“There’s a window that peaks outside,” said Gabe. “He would be talking and then point the computer toward the earth so we could watch the earth fly by.”

Phi Kappa Theta is a big part of Gabe’s life, and his father offered to talk with the brothers from outer space.

So one night, Gabe gathered his brothers around the main TV in the house and connected with the International Space Station.

While Mark floated in space, the brothers asked all kinds of questions, some serious, some silly.

Mark talked about space walks, daily life in such a confined space without gravity, and the small things he misses on earth, like home cooking.

“Everyone really enjoyed

that, and my dad had a blast. I’m glad I could connect my brothers to an amazing experience with my dad in outer space,” said Gabe.

Being the son of someone going to outer space is a challenge all its own.

Something can happen at any moment, and there is nothing you can do.

Gabe explained that Phi Kappa Theta helped him handle everything. “There’s always someone there to lean on, no matter what’s going on in your life. There are people there to help take your mind off of it.”

“I’m glad I could connect my brothers to an amazing experience with my dad in outer space.”

– Mark Vande Hei, RPI, ‘20 Before launch, Gabe had the idea of his dad bringing the Fraternity badge with him. Astronauts are extremely limited in what they can take, but Mark agreed.

This image will be used for decades to come, and it’s a gift to anyone who has ever worn the Badge.

For father and son, it’s a sign of love and support, especially for such a great organization.

On February 28, 2018, Mark Vande Hei and the crew of Expedition 53/54 safely returned to earth.

Top Image: Brother Gabe Vande Hei (RPI, ‘20) (left) pictured with his Father and astronaut, Mark Vande Hei (right).

Bottom Image: NASA Astronaut Mark T. Vande Hei.

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Kyle Bueno (Bridgewater State University, ‘18) and another Bridgewater State University student named Keyana, making biosand.

Learning Life Lessons In Cambodia

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Brother Kyle Bueno Immerses Himself In A New Community

By Kathy Jonas, Indiana University, ‘78

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week spent washing rocks and making biosand for water filters in Cambodia gave Kyle Bueno (Bridgewater State University, ‘18) some profound insights.

the village of Lveng Rusey in Lvey Rusey Commune, Chikraeng District, in Siem Reap Province.

The days were long and arduous. He would leave the hotel about 8 a.m. to wash the rocks needed to put inside the filters.

At that point, biosand made beforehand by Bueno and other BSU students and students from Paññāsātra University at the Water for Cambodia site would be packed tight in the filter to help contain the bacteria from the polluted water. At that point, volunteers

Khmer people.” Curry, one of the faculty tour leaders for the trip, said the students benefited from complete immersion in a different culture. Bueno, in particular, found himself considering new career paths, according to Curry.

Bueno says, “It occurred to me that many of the young people, some my own age, work long hours to support their families yet smile through it all and never complain. Whenever I walked around the village, I would always be greeted

“There is so much hope in these peoples’ eyes and it is something that inspires me not to worry about the little things and to enjoy the simple things in life before it is too late.”

– Kyle Bueno, Bridgewater State University, ‘18 check to see whether the water is filtered well or not. That process continued in about five houses in a day. A total of 60 homes received filters during the week.

In the midst of this process, Bueno could not help but be impressed by the villagers. “The people of Cambodia were so amazing. They welcomed us with open arms and treated us as royalty. The Cambodian people know how to live simple lives while also making sure they knew what was important in life – faith, family “Before my experience, I would often get so caught up in various tasks and focusing on next steps after graduation, I would not focus so much on the present moment. After this trip, I realized the importance of living in the moment, not rushing through the morning, and what being a servant leader is all about,” says Bueno.

“Phi Kap has helped me understand the importance of immersing yourself in a new community and providing direct service.”

Bueno, a senior economics major at Bridgewater State University, Bridgewater, Massachusetts, was part of a delegation of BSU students sponsored by the President’s office to spend an Alternative Spring Break doing a service project abroad. He worked with a NonGovernment Organization called Water for Cambodia installing filters to allow Cambodians the ability to drink pure, noncontaminated water. He spent the week in

and friends.”

Kevin Curry, a professor of biology at BSU, says Kyle “was always engaged, ready to learn and eager to talk with local

with a hello and a smile; something I unfortunately find less where I live.”

“There is so much hope in these peoples’ eyes and it is something that inspires me not to worry about the little things and to enjoy the simple things in life before it is too late.”

While Cambodia does experience poverty, by American standards, Bueno says the people might feel comfortable with their lives and the fact that they have a roof over their heads and food to eat.

After traveling to Angkor Wat and biking to the Buddhist temples, he was invited to play with some school children. “Materialistic goods do not drive eternal happiness,” he says.

The bonding with the Cambodian students and people of Cambodia allowed him to learn as much as possible about the heritage, culture and people of the country.

“They looked at the country’s issues as opportunities to develop and improve the society,” says Bueno. “I learned the importance of being faithful, simplicity and the power of making friendships along the way.”

Image: Brother Bueno with some of the local Cambodian children.

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Living Life to the Fullest Brother Mike Ruggiero And Crawford The Cat Share A Positive Message

By Kathy Jonas, Indiana University, ‘78

Documentary filmmaker and producer Haley Jackson describes the moment she met Mike Ruggiero (LaSalle University, ‘70): she got on a nearly full shuttle bus at a National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) convention and sat behind the driver. Ruggiero got on after her and took the last seat next to her.

“We got to talking and he told me he was doing a documentary about Tanzania. I told him I had just completed 13 short films in 14 countries in nine weeks,” she says.

A partnership and friendship was born.

Jackson is an experienced, award-winning filmmaker who has worked extensively with James Cameron, among many others, exploring the natural world from deep below the sea to the vastness and mystery of space. Just a few of her credits include “Lost Mysteries of the Titanic,” “The Race for Space: Ansari X PRIZE, and “Aliens of the Deep.”

The film: “Tanzania – Beyond the Wild” is scheduled to be released next year in several formats, possibly including IMAX. Often ignored compared with its more famous neighbor, Kenya, this East African country contains Mt. Kilimanjaro, the Serengeti and 16 national parks.

Jackson has found Ruggiero to be kind, smart, respectful and possessing significant “business chops.”

“What are the odds?” asks Ruggiero, who has come to count on chance meetings, such as the one with Jackson, leading to inexplicable and fortuitous opportunities.

He credits the values instilled in him by his parents and Phi Kappa Theta with a lot of his good fortune.

Ruggiero is a Philadelphian who moved to Indianapolis and in 1983

formed ALL TV Services Inc. to negotiate agreements between cable companies and broadcasters. Since its inception, ALL TV has served 400 television stations with clients such as NBC Universal, Sinclair Broadcasting and the Home & Garden television network. While the business has adapted and changed with the media market, it also has grown to the point that Ruggiero has been able to hire others to run many aspects of the business.

This has allowed him time to pursue his many passions. Before the Tanzania documentary, in 2006 he created a documentary to honor the life of the Rev. Mozel Sanders of Indianapolis who started an annual Thanksgiving dinner to feed the hungry in Central Indiana almost 50 years ago. Ruggiero serves on the board of the Mozel Sanders Foundation, which has served thousands of meals to those in need.

But it’s a little green animated cat named Crawford that has brought Ruggiero and his partners’ positive message to thousands and thousands of school children around the world. As co-owner of Perennial Pictures Film Corporation, an animation studio in Indianapolis, the company produces short educational videos and books featuring Crawford teaching children ages four to seven the importance of exercise, how to brush their teeth and to put toys away.

The short videos have been viewed by nine million web visitors at www. crawfordthecat.com. The studio and Alita Friedman are pursuing making Crawford more of a household name due to the character’s online popularity. Friedman represents another coincidence: Ruggiero discovered later that two of her sons are Phi

Kap brothers from Lehigh University.

Whether negotiating a contract with broadcasters, promoting a little green cartoon feline or exploring the people and landscape of Tanzania, Ruggiero holds his Phi Kappa Theta brothers and the Fraternity mission close. “The Phi Kappa Theta seed of brotherhood is so powerful that it has kept our alumni tight through the decades. I carry an indelible mark of love and ethics in my heart until my dying day,” he says.

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Image: Ruggiero’s work with Crawford the Cat is just one of many things that keeps his heart happy.

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Nebraska Pi Turns Pie Brotherhood Brings Business Opportunity

By Gene Ney, Slippery Rock University, ‘90

Going into business for yourself can be a very rewarding experience, however, such a venture is not without risks. When a well established pizza shop in Lincoln, Nebraska, went up for sale, three Phi Kap alums from the University of Nebraska jumped at the opportunity. Brothers Ryan Riley (University of Nebraska, ‘11), Matt Quintero (University of Nebraska, ‘10) and Colby Honke (University of Nebraska, ‘12) had been looking for investment opportunities following their graduation. All three brothers were interested in opening up a bar or restaurant, and finally their dream came true.

The owners of Piezano’s, a Lincoln pizzeria landmark,

the campus Newman Center, the group was able to re-colonize, and was re-chartered in 2005. Since its re-chartering, Nebraska Pi has excelled in virtually all aspects of fraternal life. The chapter has also assisted with expansion and re-colonization efforts at the University of South Dakota, Colorado State and Wisconsin.

When the three brothers initially looked at Piezano’s, they realized that there might be risks involved. Just because the business

“None of this would have or could have been possible without Phi Kappa Theta. Had we never joined the Fraternity, we never would have met, and this would never have happened.”

– Ryan Riley, University of Nebraska, ‘11 decided to put the business up for sale in 2016. Piezano’s originally opened in 1982, and over the years gained a reputation for all of their specialty pizzas. Among some of their specialty pizzas are their pepperoni cream cheese and Caesar’s pie. In addition to pizza, Piezano’s also offers a wide variety of calzones, sandwiches, pasta and desserts.

But as Riley puts it, “None of this would have or could have been possible without Phi Kappa Theta. Had we never joined the Fraternity, we never would have met, and this would never have happened.” All three brothers were initiated at the Nebraska Pi Chapter of Phi Kappa Theta. Nebraska Pi was originally chartered on February 14, 1925, and consisted of brothers from the local Nu Alpha Fraternity. Sadly, the Chapter was forced to close due to financial hardships during the Great Depression. With the help of

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had been successful under the former owners was no guarantee that they would be successful as well. As Riley puts it, “Neither I nor Colby had any restaurant or bar experience before. Matt on the other hand had worked in the industry, and gladly agreed to be the General Manager. Matt is sort of the upfront face of Piezano’s; Colby and I do a lot of things behind the scene.” Through the gifts of faith and brotherhood that all three gained from their experience in Phi Kappa Theta, they decided to enter this venture as one, and committed themselves to make this work out.

As Riley notes, “Buying a business can be a complicated matter. From the time we agreed to buy the business until the actual sale went through took five months. Financials were just one aspect, there were a lot of legal issues in the transfer as well.” Because the business had proven successful in the past,

the first thing the brothers did was to essentially keep things much the way they were. Existing staff were kept on, recipes remained the same, and there were no changes to the menu. According to Riley, “The biggest change we made was going from Pepsi to Coke.”

Piezano’s today features all of the items which made them famous, as well as a lunch buffet, all you can eat spaghetti night, and a limited selection of beer and wine.

Riley attributes their initial and continuing success to the values they learned in the fraternity.

“Through the gifts of faith and brotherhood learned in the fraternity, the three of us have developed leadership skills and initiative to move forward and be successful.”

“If you have faith in God and yourself, and a drive to succeed, anything can be possible.”

Below: Piezanno’s Pizza owners (from left) Ryan Riley, Matthew Quintero and Colby Honke took over ownership of the pizzeria in May 2016.

Brother Matthew Quintero (University of Nebraska, ‘10) (right) serves customers at Piezanno’s.

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CHAPTER REPORTS Alaska-Anchorage, University of AK AΚ | Anchorage, AK The Chapter, in conjunction with the University of Alaska-Anchorage’s medical clinic and parking services collected over 800 pounds of food that went to stocking the University’s emergency food cache and the rest was donated to the local homeless food kitchen. The University of Alaska-Anchorage keeps a food cache, that students can draw from so that they do not go hungry. When the Chapter heard there was no one to run the program, they stepped up.

The Chapter held an event for ‘Cards 4 Kids’, a nonprofit organization that sends cards to courageous youth battling cancer.

The cards people made were delivered to Boston Children’s Hospital. The Chapter raised funds by asking people to dine at ’99 Restaurants’; 15% of their check went to CMN Hospitals. VP of Intellectual Development, Ryan O’Connell, facilitated a Chapter Expectations workshop to begin a series of Professional Development workshops.

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The Chapter participated in quite a few events this year. Several brothers volunteered at ‘Feed My Starving Children’ this past February. The Chapter also participated in Movember, with Dorco Razors sponsoring the Chapter and their Movember Foundation! The Chapter also worked with the ladies of Chi Omega to support the Make-A-Wish Foundation.

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Colorado State CO ΧΣ | Fort Collins, CO

Case Western Reserve OH AΒ | Cleveland, OH

Brothers attended the Phi Kappa Theta Boysie Bollinger Leadership Academy in Pittsburgh this past February. They partnered with Cleveland Central Promise to host a service event at St. Phillips. At their 2018 Winter Retreat, brothers hiked in Mt. Gilead State Park. This retreat showed them the fullest potential of their chapter. In the fall, brothers sorted donated clothes to be distributed to the homeless and people in need thanks to the Diocese of Cleveland Catholic Charities.

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The Chapter has exemplified a passion for change and progress in many of the Chapter’s areas during the 2017-2018 school year. The Associate Member program was revamped and welcomed a large fall class which brought the Chapter to a thirty year record high of 40 active members strong. Included in the progress was the necessary rebuilding of relationships with other Greek chapters, balancing of the financials and continued renovation of the house.

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Duquesne PA AΞ | Pittsburgh, PA

The Chapter raised funds by asking people to dine at ’Red Ring’; 20% of their check went to Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. In April, the Chapter will initiate The Most Reverend David Zubik, the twelfth Bishop of Pittsburgh. The Chapter values investing and cultivating relationships with members of their academic, civic and spiritual community. The relationship with Bishop Zubik has blossomed into a beautiful relationship that is cherished by everyone involved.

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The Chapter took 3 new members in the Fall and 13 Associate Members in the Spring (the biggest new member class on their campus). They held a Wheel Chair basketball tournament, a Toy Drive for CMN and had a Floor Hockey tournament on March 11th. They are also looking forward to strengthening the bond of Brotherhood at their Brotherhood Retreat.

Their alumni have also come together to offer a scholarship for a brother picked by them at the end of the school year.

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From Colony to Chapter. Illinois Beta Delta has officially gone through their re-chartering process. They held their installation ceremony on Founders’ Day, April 29th, 2017, and received their charter.

They held their inaugural PhiKakes and Eggs and proceeds went towards CMN Hospitals. In August, brothers from the Chapter attended the Biennial Convention in Washington D.C. They hope that the knowledge they gained from this event is used for the betterment of their chapter.

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Georgia Institute of Technology GA Γ Τ | Atlanta, GA In August, the Chapter formally associated 7 new members, followed by dinner at Rosa Mexicano in Atlantic Station. The newest Phi Kaps also had a blast meeting the newest sorority pledge classes with a sweet serenade of “Everybody Talks” by Neon Trees. The Chapter congratulates these men and can’t wait to see them grow and develop into brothers over the semester.

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Illinois, University of IL ΒΔ | Champaign, IL

Eastern Illinois IL AΩ | Charleston, IL

The Chapter had a fantastic time volunteering at First Fruits Homestead. For Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the Chapter served at the Standing Stone Donation Center. They had a great time and would love to help out again when possible.

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Hofstra NY AΩ | Hempstead, NY

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Iowa State IA Ξ | Ames, IA

The Phi Kap A vs B intramural basketball teams squared off in the match up of the century. Father Aaron, Father Jon and the entire St. Thomas Aquinas parish invited 10 of the brothers to their ‘Together Our Mission is Service’ event. Collectively over $15K was raised to help finance mission trips across the country and to help with the mending of torn communities through service and prayer.

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Iowa, The University of (C) IA Δ | Iowa City, IA The Chapter is on track to petition to charter this spring/summer.

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Lehigh PA A | Bethlehem, PA

The Lehigh chapter has had an exciting year and is looking forward to a great rest of the year. After raising money for Movember through their yearly t-shirt sales, the Chapter is getting ready to go on their Dominican Republic trip over Spring Break. Here, the participating members will volunteer at a local orphanage in Santo Domingo.

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Missouri University of Science and Technology MO Μ | Rolla, MO The Chapter has helped the local Catholic Church with their fish frys every Friday during Lent. Over 70% of the Chapter participated in a campus blood drive. They donated over $260 of canned foods to the local food pantry and attended the campus career fair, the day before they held a resume review in the house. Older guys with co-ops and internships looked over the younger members’ resumes and gave them tips. The Valentine’s Day semiformal was a blast and we had great participation.

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They are bettering their communication with the Executive Office and their local alumni. They are also strengthening the bond with their fellow Louisiana Chapter from Lafayette. They recently held a very successful ‘5K for Breast Cancer’ event and held their ‘Phi Kappa Splash’, where they were able to spend time with over a dozen alumni as well as active brothers.

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MassachusettsDartmouth, University of MA ΚΘ | Dartmouth, MA The Chapter helped #GoodGoesRound pack MATTERboxes to give to the community as part of the Ellen Degeneres and Cheerio’s #OneMillionActsOfGood campaign. They also held a successful bowling/poker night and participated in ‘Be the Solution to Pollution’, where they picked up trash at Cedar Dell Apartments.

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They boast most diverse house on Greek row and that every single person cares about one another.

Nebraska, University of NE Π | Lincoln, NE

Louisiana-Lafayette, University of LA Ο | Lafayette, LA Early on in the school year, the Chapter met with alumni to discuss plans for the year and future, including formal recruitment training from a National representative.

The Chapter sent 3 brothers to the Boysie Bollinger Leadership Academy in Atlanta this past January. It was a very powerful experience for the brothers. They helped set up and tear down the ‘Free to Breathe 5K’ this past October and were recognized as a 5 Star Chapter by the University.

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Northern Illinois IL Ψ | DeKalb, IL

Purdue IN Ζ | West Lafayette, IN

It’s the 100th anniversary of the Purdue Chapter. They’re involved in philanthropy events such as a dance marathon and raising money for a local children’s hospital. Through charitable donations from alumnus, Tony Vendramini (‘89), the chapter purchased a new go-kart to compete against other Greek life and student organizations in Purdue’s Grand Prix race. Alumni have set up an advisory committee, aiding collegiate brothers with finances and professional advice.

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University of Massachusetts Dartmouth @umdpkt: Today was a success!

All 300 of the MATTERboxes were made and donated to @arniescupboard and @y.o.u.nb

The Chapter hosted the Troy Boys and Girls Club for a Haunted House and Halloween Party. They also sold apple cider, doughnuts and hot chocolate to raise money for CMN. One big highlight of the year was participating in an 80-minute video tour and conference call Q&A with Brother Gabe Vande Hei’s father, Mark.

Mark was an astronaut on the International Space Station (ISS). Mark took an incredible photo of Gabe’s fraternity pin in outer space, backed by the Earth.

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Last semester the Chapter maintained the 2nd highest fraternity GPA on campus. The chapter has prioritized goals of increasing membership (largest AM class in the past seven semesters and of all fraternities), restoring social presence and creating new philanthropies to further engage with their local Greek and SD communities.

This year they participated in ‘Walk a Mile in Her Shoes’ in an effort to end the silence of domestic violence. They also celebrated Mom’s Weekend with food and canvas.

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The Chapter has their annual Fish Fry coming up where they gather funds for CMN. They also have their annual Dakotathon coming up where members of the Chapter participate in a 24 hour day of fun activities and dance party with CMN kids. They have started a house fund to get a bigger living space for their future brothers and have been staying in contact with alumni from all over the country to help them grow.

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Seton Hall NJ ΦΒ | South Orange, NJ

Saint Francis PA Τ | Loretto, PA

The Chapter is currently undergoing a major overhaul. They have a new E-Board and are working on revamping their entire constitution and operating procedures to better the entire member experience. At the same time, they are continuing to work on ways to reconnect with their alumni through their new online database. Alumni should be anticipating a call from one of their current brothers soon.

South Dakota, University of SD ΑΞ | Vermillion, SD

San Diego, University of CA ΦΔ | San Diego, CA

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute NY Σ | Troy, NY

The Chapter participated in the annual ‘Pirate Queen’, an event that raised money for the Jimmy V Foundation for Cancer Research. Collegiate brothers and alumni also gathered for the annual Alumni Luncheon. Vice President and Director of Athletics & Recreation, Pat Lyons, joined them and talked about SHU athletics.

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The Chapter participated in AGD’s Dive Into Color philanthropy event, had a blast participating in Alpha Xi Delta’s Kicks for a Cause Philanthropy and the Chapter participated in Movember, reminding them the importance of men’s health.

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Texas at Austin, University of TX ΑΠ | Austin, TX The Chapter recently completed the Ladder of Risk workshop where they engaged with their peers from other chapters and councils. This workshop challenged the Chapter to review their risk management plans, policies and practices.

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Washington, University of WA ΒΔ | Seattle, WA

Worcester Polytechnic Institute MA Λ | Worcester, MA

Brothers Quang Colin Nguyen and Paul Lee held a Holiday Party & Toy Drive for Seattle Children’s Hospital.

The Chapter participated in an incredible Homecoming week of events, delivered an outstanding float, won the Goat’s Head Trophy and welcomed several alumni for their 10 Year Re-Colonization Event. They also attended the WPI Memorial Event celebrating the life of their past advisor, Brother and friend, William Grogan (WPI, ‘46). They volunteered at Community Harvest Project, picking over 800 lbs of peppers and a bunch of tomatoes. They also held their 2018 Annual Alumni Day.

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Texas Rio Grande Valley, University of TX ΤΜ | Edinburg, TX The Chapter held the first annual Pie Kap event where attendees could throw a pie at their favorite (or least favorite) Phi Kap. They placed in the Trail of Lights competition, where they had the opportunity to show off their letters. They also participated in Movember and the Greek Beach Clean Up on South Padre Island. They attended a seminar led by Sarah Panzau Evans. She spoke to the Chapter about the dangers, trials and consequences of drinking and driving.

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Chapter brothers and associate members hiked Kamiak Butte to take part in Altitude, their annual brotherhood event. They had the opportunity to create stronger bonds and continue to build on this amazing group of men. They also sent their Executive Board down to the Boysie Bollinger Leadership Academy in Tempe, AZ. In October they headed to CenturyLink Field, where the Seahawks play, and met with Brother Paul Allen.

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Trine IN Α Γ | Angola, IN

The Chapter has been completing numerous volunteer activities as well as raising almost $2,000 for the Children’s Miracle Network. They are hosting their annual benefit dinner on April 14th and the Steuben County Special Olympics Spring Track Invitational on April 22nd.

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FIRESIDE CHATS BURN BRIGHT

By Adrian Gonzalez University of Texas at Austin, ‘78 We have implemented “Fireside Chats” this semester. By doing so, each chapter within our six provinces has had the opportunity to participate with me, other Board members, and Professional Staff representatives, in hopes to associate a name with a face and title, and to improve our communications and relationships with our collegiate members. Each of the Province UGAC representatives has moderated the 30-45 minute dialogue and this program has been well-received by all.

With current technology opportunities, like Go-To-Meeting, this has created a new method of engagement, in light of not having leadership consultants who have represented our professional staff in years past. Chapters have been able to orally share their “best practice” examples, ask questions regarding how they are billed and have had the opportunity to interject their thoughts on risk management, rush, associate member instruction and philanthropy.

Top Image: Great Lakes Fireside chat, attended by several Alumni and Collegiate Brothers.

Bottom Image: Midwest Fireside chat, attended by various chapters, including several members from the University of Nebraska (top right box).

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In The Face Of Affliction, There Is Hope Brother Reaches Out To The Fraternity For A Kidney

By Bill Ryan, Indiana University, ‘69 Accounting Clerk

James M. Adams, a brother, graduated from Belmont Abbey College in 1968 where he was a history major. He first started teaching history in middle school in Marlborough, Massachusetts in the late ‘60’s. He ended up in Gaston County, North Carolina which is the home of Belmont

Now, however, Jim needs your help.

He has chronic kidney disease and his kidneys have been failing since 2013.

Right now, he is on the transplant list at Wake Forest Medical Center because his kidneys are functioning at 30%. He’s planning to move to Wake Forest where he

In 1983, he got a call from a fraternity brother in Gaston County, North Carolina, inviting him to apply for a teaching position in one of the middle schools. He was accepted, and he moved back where he has spent the best part of his adulthood.

In 1986, while having his taxes done

“It would mean so much to me for someone to step forward and help me out with a donated kidney. Getting back to living a normal, happy and healthy life with Linda is my top priority!”

– James Adams, Belmont Abbey College, ‘68 Abbey. There he taught in middle school for almost 40 years in total.

He met his wife, Linda, in 1986 while he taught in North Carolina and they were married in 1989.

will be closer to his doctors.

Jim is from Massachusetts and, upon graduating from BAC, he moved back about 25 miles west of Boston. He says, “I was constantly pulling up maps for the students to satisfy their curiosity.”

As he was due to get a Master’s Degree he figured, “why not – I’ll take Geography” which he did at Eastern Tennessee State University (ETSU).

He completed the requirements of the Master’s Degree in 1980 and resumed Brother James Adams (Belmont Abbey College, ‘68) teaching in Hudson, with his wife Linda.

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by H & R Block, he noticed a woman doing accounting and made some inquires.

A blind date was soon arranged with Linda Melvin. Three years later they were married.

Over the years, he has taken an interest in ice hockey, baseball and certainly basketball. When he was younger, growing up near Boston, the Bruins, Red Sox and the Celtics were his favorite teams. He does a fair amount of reading of novels, history and general non-fiction.

He took a cruise to Greece in 2009 with Linda, searching for lost relatives.

Now you may say, how is that possible for a guy with the name “Jim Adams” to be Greek? His grandfather came on a ship from a port at Patras, Greece, in 1904 speaking only Greek. His surname was Adamopoulos and he was from Amaliada, Greece, about 180 miles west of Athens.

To simplify matters, the authorities on Ellis Island decided his name would be “Adams.” His grandmother came over from the same port in 1908 to Ellis Island.

They married and settled in Hudson, Massachusetts. His father was born four years later in 1912.

Right now, Jim is taking it one day at a time. He still has a sense of humor.

I asked him if “Jim” was his preferred moniker. He replied, “Jim is fine. On the other hand, when I do something careless or dissatisfactory, my wife will say ‘James!’”

He says Linda and he have been accepted into “Continuing Care Retirement Community” in Wake Forest which is very close to his transplant team of doctors.

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There are two ways you can help. First, if you have blood type “O” (Jim’s blood type), you can help directly by contacting executiveoffices@phikaps. org.

Please keep in mind that there is no difference to your lifestyle. You can live just as comfortably with one kidney as two.

The operation is done laparoscopically, so recovery is in two weeks. Jim says the whole procedure would be covered by his insurance.

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Second, if you don’t have blood type “O” and you still want to help, there is a way for you to do so.

Through the Kidney Paired Donation Pilot Program (KPDPP) you can be a match for a donor, even if you have never met the person.

You must be at least 18 years of age and complete a medical and psychological exam before you can become a donor.

In the past, an incompatible pair had no alternative, and the potential recipient simply stayed on the deceased donor

waitlist. Now, however, it is possible for even incompatible pairs to enjoy the many benefits of living donation.

Paired donation is an option that matches incompatible donor-recipient pairs with other pairs, and they “exchange” donors. I invite you to go to the site unos. org/donation/kidney-paired-donation/ to learn more about this remarkable program. Once you’re in that site, click on “Download PDF” (it’s in blue type) to see a pamphlet that will explain to you the details.

As I was nearing the end of a telephone conversation, Jim said, “It would mean so much to me for someone to step forward and help me out with a donated kidney. Getting back to living a normal, happy and healthy life with Linda is my top priority! I need some help dearly.” We can always hope and pray that something good will happen.

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HOW MEGAN’S LAW AFFECTS JUVENILES IN NEW JERSEY

By Greg Stein CCNY, ‘70 Does your state have a Megan’s Law? Former Fraternity Trustee, Nick Scalera (Seton Hall University, ‘63) had a career in working with at risk youth and vulnerable adults. From 1972 to 1994 Nick was first the assistant director and then director of New Jersey’s Division of Youth and Family Services. He has recently authored a booklet on How Megan’s Law Affects Juveniles In New Jersey. In his introduction, Nick writes, “It provides information on the law’s provisions for youth who were convicted of a sex offense when they were younger than 18 years old.

The booklet also offers guidance to professionals who serve or interact with them, such as: child welfare workers, child advocates, law guardians, public defenders, attorneys in Megan’s Law Units of county

prosecutors’ offices, school district staff, teachers, principals, guidance counselors, family court judges and staff, mentors of youth, law enforcement officers and others.

The guide utilizes a question-andanswer format to convey to youths the complex provisions of Megan’s Law in simple, easy-to-understand language. It was written to help affected youth seek trustworthy answers to their questions about the law and how to comply with its provisions.”

Although probably not identical to New Jersey’s, many states have similar laws that affect offenders.

If you would like a copy of the free booklet, please contact executiveoffices@ phikaps.org.

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Moving Forward Phi Kappa Theta Hosts The First Servant Leadership Summit

By Kathy Jonas, Indiana University, ‘78 When collegiate members of Phi Kappa Theta think of the National Fraternity, they often picture the six or seven staff members who work at the headquarters in Indianapolis, according to Robert Riggs, CAE, Executive Vice President.

“In reality, the Fraternity is comprised of all 52,000 alumni spread across the United States,” says Riggs.

A Servant Leadership Summit at the end of 2017 was organized as a pilot program to figure out how to match passionate alumni with chapters needing specific guidance and that critical personal touch to improve performance to fulfill the fraternity motto to “give expecting nothing thereof.”

Riggs said various student and alumni leadership groups came together for a day to build a matrix and criteria to prioritize which chapters needed assistance and in

Servant Leaders from across the country gathered in Indianapolis to assess our Fraternity.

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what particular areas that service could be provided.

Some of the areas examined include operations, financial stability, recruitment, structure and the development of leadership qualities to serve the mission. Eventually, alumni coaches, talented in specific areas, will be dispatched to various campuses and chapters to help chapters accomplish their goals and improve in specific areas.

“We brainstormed some new ideas for how we can help chapters increase their value and lower their risk, maintaining operational excellence,” says Steve Bye, (University of Wisconsin-Madison, ‘16), who attended the pilot program. He adds that he appreciated the opportunity to examine the role that alums can play in this initiative. “It was great to network with other alumni, to learn how they’re organized and how their chapters are doing.”

One of the primary purposes of the initiative, according to Riggs, is to identify and renew alumni who have not volunteered previously, with the recognition that they provide the best example of exactly what the fraternity means through their example of service and commitment to ideals. Establishing a bond with specific alumni coaches not only helps that particular chapter, but also connects the coaches directly with students and their needs.

“It was very enlightening and encouraging,” said Adrian Gonzalez, Fraternity President, (University of Texas at Austin, ‘78). “It gave us the opportunity to really look at where we are going as an institution.” Seeing all the fresh faces with fresh ideas helped him recognize “that we are heading in the right direction.”

Discover more about becoming a Servant Leader: www.phikaps.org/alumni

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THE WORLD’S PREMIER INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY SPECIALISTS Brother Mossinghoff Uses His Talents To Serve Our Country and The Fraternity

Brother Mossinghoff (second from left) pictured with Executive Vice President, Robert Riggs, CAE (RPI, ‘02) (left) and Mike Callais (Louisiana State University, ‘84) (right) with his wife, Blanche.

By Jeff Jowdy University of Georgia, ‘83 Foundation Chairman The Honorable Gerald J. Mossinghoff (Saint Louis University, ‘57) is recognized as one of the world’s premier intellectual property specialists.

Initiated as a brother of Theta Kappa Phi at Saint Louis University, Brother Mossinghoff was inducted into the Intellectual Property Hall of Fame in 2007.

reportedly recommended that President McKinley close the Patent Office because “everything that can be invented had been invented.” President Reagan, tongue in cheek, then told Gerry not to make such a recommendation to him.

Gerry graduated from Saint Louis University in 1957 with a degree in

“The Fraternity pulled me into the college life.”

– Gerald Mossinghoff, Saint Louis University, ‘57 Prior to his nomination as Commissioner of Patents and Trademarks in 1981, Gerry and then Commerce Secretary Malcolm Baldridge met with President Ronald Reagan.

“Reagan was an intellectual property president,” Gerry shares.

During the conversation, Reagan asked if Gerry was familiar with Charles Holland Duell, a patent commissioner at the turn of the 19th century. He told the president that he was aware of Duell, who

electrical engineering and then earned a Juris Doctor degree with honors in 1961 from The George Washington University.

“At Saint Louis University, Theta Kappa Phi was the most important fraternity,” Gerry shares. “The Fraternity gave us instant school spirit.” He served as Chapter President, with lifelong best friend Jerry Nottebrok (Saint Louis University, ‘57) as his Vice President.

While Gerry was working 30 hours a week during his studies, he says, “the

Fraternity pulled me into the college life.”

The Fraternity had special seating at events ranging from Friday masses to basketball games. His experience was so positive that he encouraged his three children to attend colleges with strong Greek systems.

Gerry’s distinguished career includes experience as a project engineer and then patent attorney before he began a near 20year career with NASA. Before joining NASA, he served as a patent examiner and served in the Department of Commerce until 1985 when he was named President of the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA).

Since 1997, he has been senior counsel with the intellectual property law firm of Oblon, McClelland, Maier & Nuestadt in Washington, D.C. Gerry and his wife, Jeanne, are loyal supporters of the Phi Kappa Theta Foundation. “It is important to support the Foundation,” he shares. And adds he is pleased with the Fraternity’s spiritual emphasis and the Foundation’s new Cardinal Wuerl Fund for Spiritual Development.

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SHARING THE JOURNEY Meet Monsignor Glenn Nelson: National Chaplain for Phi Kappa Theta

By Johnny Hohenstein Belmont Abbey College, ‘12 Director of Chapter Operations The brothers of the Illinois Psi chapter of Phi Kappa Theta at Northern Illinois University have found a new guiding light for their work and development as men. Over the last several years, the philanthropic work from this chapter caught the eye of several staff members at the Newman Catholic Student Center

Chapter, becoming a member was a no brainer; becoming the Chaplain was a perfect fit.

As a student at Northern Illinois from 1983 to 1987, Nelson found a home-awayfrom-home in the Newman Center on Campus. Majoring in Special Education with an emphasis in Deaf Education, there was no doubt that serving others was part of his purpose. Within the Newman Center, Nelson found stability and spiritual nourishment, a routine in the midst of a new environment. The culture of fraternities at the time, on the other hand, was a little less appealing. “Stories I heard from fellow students did not match with how I wanted to behave as a man,” Monsignor writes.

Nevertheless, when he found himself back

“Although I joined later in life, it does not diminish the connection or the significance of being a part of an organization whose primary goal is to ‘give, expecting nothing thereof.’”

– Monsignor Nelson on campus. To Monsignor Glenn Nelson, himself being a 1987 alum of Northern Illinois, it came as a surprise that these students were part of a fraternal organization that has roots in the Catholic faith. After several years of assisting the

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at the Newman center after being ordained into the priesthood, Nelson found that he was wanting to create that same sense of home that he himself had experienced at NIU. A few months after his return to

campus, Phi Kappa Theta’s presence at the Newman Center and across campus caught people’s attention. Brothers were seen regularly at mass “with other members ‘in tow.’” Finding out that there was an organization that made these efforts was eye opening to Nelson. “To be honest with you, during all my years at NIU as a student, I had no idea that there was a Catholic Fraternity on campus!”

When the time came for Monsignor Nelson’s parish to hold their annual fundraising banquet, the parish requested the assistance of Illinois Psi in serving tables and engaging with guests. The feedback after the event was nothing but positive. Parishioners mentioned how Phi Kap brothers carried themselves with a sense of care, and noticed how dedicated these men were to the cause. Nelson saw that this group was different from the ones he knew during his time as a student. After a few invites from members of Illinois Psi to assist with events and finding venues for rituals, Monsignor Nelson found himself with a different invitation on his hands: to become an initiated member of Phi Kappa Theta.

“Although I joined later in life, it does not diminish the connection or the significance of being a part of an organization whose primary goal is to ‘give, expecting nothing thereof,’ and whose primary source of all that is good is Jesus Christ who is present Body and Soul in the Catholic Church!”

Reflecting on his time leading up to now, Nelson wishes the same that many do. “I always wish I would have been able to do more to help the brothers... so I am happy to contribute what I can now.”

It seems as though Monsignor has come full circle at Northern Illinois. The added presence of a Chaplain whose passions lie deep within the Church and serving others is offering a great deal of guidance for Illinois Psi, and the experience in turn is hitting close to home. Says Monsignor Nelson: “I’m just happy to share the journey.”

Image: Monsignor Glenn Nelson greets Pope Francis as he signs the words, “I love you” during an audience at the Vatican.

The Initiation Of Bishop Zubik

By Ben DeLost, CFRE, Eastern Illinois University, ‘10 Director of Development

Every so often, members of a chapter will make the collective agreement to invest and cultivate a relationship with members of their academic, civic and spiritual community that blossoms into a beautiful relationship that is cherished by everyone involved. That is exactly what has occurred with the Pennsylvania Alpha Xi Chapter at Duquesne University.

Over the last few years, the brothers have partnered and engaged The Most Reverend David Zubik, the twelfth Bishop of Pittsburgh. What started out as the occasional fish fry during the Lenten season developed into Bishop Zubik being asked by the chapter to serve as the Chapter Chaplain.

Once a semester, it has become traditional for the chapter to participate

in a mass celebrated by the Bishop at Duquesne University. The brothers of the PA Alpha Xi Chapter were in attendance at a mass held at the university chapel to celebrate Mass of the Feast of the Divine Mercy. Brothers participated as greeters, Eucharistic Ministers and Liturgical Ministers while Bishop Zubik said the mass. Also in attendance at the mass that evening were PA Alpha Xi Alumni, representatives from the National Board of Trustees, Phi Kappa Theta Foundation, the Grand Chapter, Executive Office staff members and brothers from the PA Mu Chapter of the University of Pittsburgh which added to over 40 brothers in attendance. Following mass, the brothers performed the initiation ritual with the participation of National President Adrian

Brothers from the Duquesne University Chapter of Phi Kappa Theta et al. with Bishop Zubik at his initiation.

Gonzalez (University of Texas at Austin, ‘78). On Saturday, April 7th Phi Kappa Theta Fraternity welcomed one of its newest members into the brotherhood, Bishop David A. Zubik. The evening was completed with what has also become a traditional group dinner with the brothers of PA Alpha Xi and guests gathering at the Chinatown Inn in downtown Pittsburgh, which included a blessing from the Bishop.

It was easily discernible throughout the evening that the brothers of the chapter and Bishop Zubik share a genuine interest in each-other’s well-being and enjoy each-other’s company. It is not uncommon for chapters to engage individuals who are not members of the Fraternity to coach or mentor a chapter in areas that they collectively seek growth in. When a chapter and mentor can build a relationship where the mentor is offered and accepts the invitation of membership into the brotherhood of Phi Kappa Theta, it is truly a special thing. Phi Kappa Theta, being the historically Catholic fraternity it is, has seen a resurgence of engagement and support from clergy including, but not limited to National Chaplain – Monsignor Glenn Nelson (Northern Illinois University, ‘A), Father Robert Matya (University of Nebraska, ‘A) and Cardinal Donald Wuerl (Fairfield University, ‘A). Phi Kappa Theta looks forward to continuing to watch our brothers at Duquesne University build and foster the support of now Brother Bishop David Zubik for time to come.

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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 2017 to March 2018

Boston University Anthony DiSanzo, ‘54

Missouri University of Science and Technology William R. Nash, ‘72 Joe G. Goedde, ‘68

Seton Hall University Albert P. Melini, ‘69 Michael A. Murphy, ‘65 John D. Paire, ‘99

Northern Illinois University William J. Kush, ‘70

Slippery Rock University Andrew R. Moser

Ohio Northern University Lewis M. Ciminillo, ‘55

Temple University Bernard J. Daney, ‘48

Fairfield University Laurence P. Czajkowski, ‘68

Ohio State University Joseph T. Ferguson, ‘45 Donald J. Rogier, ‘63

Texas A&M University - Kingsville Richardo R. Ozuna, ‘75

Ferris State University Anthony J. Vennard, ‘91

Ohio University Paul E. Radder Jr. USAF (Ret.)

Indiana University Robert C. Hyatt, ‘56 Lawrence A. Napolitan, ‘50

Oregon State University Dennis G. Spink, ‘56

Butler University Roger V. Pluckebaum, ‘53 Case Western Reserve University Anthony R. McNamara, ‘59 City College of New York Anthony J. Gunderman, ‘62

Kansas State University William H. Borst, ‘50 Rick H. Heinitz, ‘88 Louisiana State University Charles E. Riquelmy, ‘51 Brad G. Theard, ‘72

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Andrew J. Dwyer, ‘68

Brother and President Damian University of Cincinnati Gallagher pictured J. A. Niehenke, ‘59 with election Howard D. Pruitt, ‘80 mascots on University of Detroit Mercy the day of the James F. Wessels, ‘59 debate.

Santa Fe University of Art and Design Rocco J. Piccirilli, ‘69

University of Houston Richard P. Kirtley, ‘61 Bart J. Truxillo, ‘65

Trine University Frank T. Kubic, ‘53

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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University of Louisiana at Lafayette Timothy J. Cambias, ‘65 John O. Breeden, ‘49 University of Mississippi Joseph M. Booth, ‘68 University of New Hampshire John P. Welch, ‘55 University of San Diego Grant C. Bauer, ‘85 University of Texas - Rio Grande Valley Ricardo Balli, ‘76 University of Wisconsin Patrick S. Korten, ‘71 Washington State University John J. Coad, ‘52 Weston C. Frisby, ‘17 Worcester Polytechnic Institute Stephen C. Joseph, ‘72

DONOR LIST

• Total raised: $271,493.85 • Total supporting educational programs: $204,655.00 • Total number of donors: 791 • Total number of President’s Men Giving Society level donors: 189 • Total number of students supported by grants: RLC Attendees 252

Arizona State University Zachary Joseph Blomberg Armstrong Atlantic State University Leonardo Ortiz Belmont Abbey College Richard C. Suehr II

Bernard J. Daney Temple University, ‘48 Former Chairman of the Delaware Thoroughbred Racing Commission (1993-2011).

National treasurer of Theta Kappa Phi Fraternity from 1952 to 1957

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

> www.phikaps. org/legacy

Donor information from January 1, 2017 December 31, 2017

Butler University Donald L. Beckerich Robert E. Birkofer Robert T. Hinkle David A. Scheetz David L. Wilson California State University, Fullerton John G Walker California University of Pennsylvania Richard and Donna Albietz Mark S. Gallo Thomas William Jones James John Latella Timothy C. McElhinny David James Prusick Carnegie Mellon University Thomas F. Beck Jerome G. Bozzo James Frank Coufalik Gerald F. De Marco Michael Bradley Dean David W. Erb Henry John Gailliot Ph.D. Gregory Gene Homoki John A. Hvizdos Edward Charles Jesteadt David J. Klein Christopher G. Lewis Otto A. Lopez Peter D. Pezaris Ralph A. Simon Gregory R. Steinke Adrian Ricardo Tio Case Western Reserve University James J. Bolzan Jr. David Vito Cesaratto Dennis Steven Chrobak Joseph M. Curtis Americo F. Forestieri

Michael Erwin Frueh Ross A. Hackel David Allan Huettner Robert E. Kane Donald C. Maar John F. Mioduszeski Robert A. Modic John S. Mosser Gerald A. Otteni Donald J. Prekop Hugh A. Schoeffler Robert R. Sepsi Robert P. Stalder Richard A. Sundra David M. Sutula Leslie E. Szakallas Stephen J. Toth Ralph E. Vollbrecht John L. Yash City College of New York Leon J. Bialkowski John Anthony Conti Robert DeNaro Frank G. DeSena Robert C. Head John B. Higgins Charles C. Limoges Andrew J. McGowan Thomas L. Smith Gregory Edward Stein John Verga DePaul University William Charles Turner Duquesne University Dustin D. Coccia Frederick V. Seli Eastern Illinois University Benjamin Michael DeLost Eric Daniel Rusk Fairfield University Laurence and Janet Czajkowski James Raymond Lombard Brian H. Morris Nicolas J. Pietrangelo Most Rev. Donald W. Wuerl Ferris State University John S. Polasek George Mason University Chris James Lepore

Thomas Buckley Moore III John Sebastian Don G. Winchester Georgia Institute of Technology William Michael Batement Ronald W. Ciesiel Henry Costanzo John Rodney Covert Andrew Michael Crager James C. Dupaquier Marc A. Lindsell Albert M. Mangin James A. O’Gorman Paul M. Palonsky Daniel J. Reilman Thomas J. Shamroe Jason Alan Shook William Yip Indiana Institute of Technology Francisco J. Matos Gerald J. Monti James M. Tremsky Indiana University Joseph L. Amaral Paul J. Baldoni John A. Dynes Frank P. Graziani James C. Martin Joseph L. Padgett John E. Plamp Jr. Ronald F. Pozzi Indiana University of Pennsylvania Bryan J Busser George B Faller Jr. Richard A Sandbothe Ph.D. Iowa State University David M. Abendschein Daniel K. Ahern David B. Biegger Michael L. Canney Ryan Matthew Cory Daniel J. Darveaux James M. Doyle Anthony W. Fleischaker Rick A. Hardcopf Thomas R. Havey Michael C. Henry Francis L. Kock Shawn G. Kuhlman

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Michael T. Lustig Michael Jon McCellan David M. McSweeney William J. Mueller Eric Jon Newendorp Paul D. Peterson Michael T. Slavens Donald S. Smith Keith A. Springer Thomas TenHoeve III Matthew Aaron Van Berkum James W. Victor Alvin F. Weber Vachel L. White James F. Willer Kansas State University Jackson M. Day Jack R. Erbert James C. Goldsmith Stephen J. Hollander Ralph T. Johnson Jr. Andrew Steven Kowal Edmund Jack Peterson Dennis G. Redd Paul James Restivo Jack L. Schinstock John H. Schuetz M.D. Edward L. Vodopest Kent State University Richard G. Bauer Carl J. Christopher Patrick J. Flaherty Gerald L. Hayes Gregory A. Long Peter R. Previte John Shalaty La Salle University Edward Beck Eugene L. Bruno Jr. Anthony J. Catanzaro Chris E. Cummings Samuel G. Falcone Gregory J. Farrell Chris C. Giles Kenneth C. Heys John P. Kain Thomas H. Shar Paul John Strus Lamar University Joseph E. Johnson Lehigh University Paul Caster Robert J. Foley John Jospeh Grosskettler Gerard M. Hiller James A. Kovacs Joseph P. Napravnik George H. Schumacher John R. Slaby John H. Stamateris Lewis University Stephen S. Lee Dennis T. Meade Joseph Przybyla Long Island University Ronald A. Campana John L. Panarace Frederick Shaver Louisiana State University Sam W. Bergeron Jr. Paul J. Buras Charles Michael Callais Edison Campanella Vincent A. Ferachi Ronald R. Hebert Rolando R. Santos Loyola Marymount University Carl L. Haase Damian J. Hillseth Michael J. Howard

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Michael E. Mulvihill David M. Munro James B. Parr Sr. Edward C. Pizzorno James J. Pizzorno Michael W. Randall James E. Wehan Herbert C. Younger Loyola University Chicago Jerome A. Lattyak Manhattan College George A. Binninger Richard Esau Jr. Paul H. Kempkes Joseph C. Lucci John J. McCabe John D. McKenna Francis P. Miller Louis E. Monoyios Salvatore J. Monte Herbert G. Raymond James E. Reilly Richard V. Rudolph Michael J. Skelly Stephen K. Trynosky Mansfield University Dale J. Brickley Frank William Finnerty Jr. Marquette University John D. Burkart Massachusetts Institute of Technology Douglas L. Bashioum Allan D. Bobko Donald D. Colosimo Mathias J. Leupold Robert J. Polutchko Albert E. Preyss Anthony E. Rebollo Jr. Thomas D. Rikert Kipp Laakea Whittaker Merrimack College Philip T. Brady Maurice N. Cyr Robert F. McCusker Angelo Paul Sevarino Wesley E. Thornton Michigan Technological University Michael A. Aimone Anthony G. Augustyn Paul E. Blanke Adam R. Jones Richard H. Wibbelmann Kenneth M. Znidersic Missouri University of Science and Technology Michael W. Buel Matteo A. Coco Timothy Patrick Corbett Richard W. Eimer Jr. Joseph E. Folta Walter J. Gregory James A. Kwiatkowski Joseph P. Mengwasser John T. Mudd Paul Michael O’Brien James J. Rechner Louis C. Rephlo Charles E. Roth Nathan and Brenda Rues Chad W. Senters Thomas M. Shepard Richard Joseph Stegemeier Daniel L. Vaughn Adam Joseph Westhoff Milton T. Zlatic National At Large Thomas J. Szczes

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Nicholls State University Dirk J. Boudreaux Sammuel Joseph Castalano Daniel A. Cavell Brian J. Champagne Craig A. Cheramie Lynn F. Guidry Victor R. Lafont Glenn J. Orgeron Gerald J. Traigle Jr. Northern Arizona University Edward J. Koury Northern Illinois University Donald H. Anderson Ted J. Bacino Lou Bissa Joe T. Bjorn William J. Colgan Brian W. DePaul Dennis J. Dunlap Michael L. Gregory John R. Hann Ronald E. Hansen Thomas J. Itrich Michael E. Jaroch Anthony L. Kambich Anthony A. Kamnikar Louis V. Kiefor Arthur A. Lucchese Joseph D. Marella George J. Matz Dennis J. Militello Glenn L. Nelson Richard D. Parra Robert C. Schneider Robert C. Selfridge Rudolph J. Skul Jr. Ohio Northern University Larry R. Fout Edward L. Fox Neil D. Frasca Charles J. Hakaim James E. McGrogan Jr. Joseph and Eileen Vitale Jr. George P. Zorich Ohio State University Denis F. Ausflug Patrick F. Brannigan Charles C. Carey Gene L. Krajnak James H. Krueger Daniel E. Lafontaine Lynn E. Matthews Richard L. Miller Ph.D. Kenneth L. Odwarka John F. Randolph William J. Serraino Richard Gordon Taylor John A. Weitzel Stephen C. Weitzel Paul J. Weitzel Ohio University Dennis J. Akos Carl S. Andreano Scott Edward Bova Richard Arthur Calderone John T. Conroy Ralph H. Francis John P. Kozimor James E. Kroner Dante P. Maimone James L. Matusik Lawrence H. McCauley Ronald R. Sibila Oklahoma State University Michael D. Andrist Mark S. Ashcraft Ronald Henry Averill Wayne L. Bokorney John P. Brueggen David C. Cooper Thomas W. Creider Larry P. Ferguson

Robert E. Henthorn Jr. James A. Huggins Clifford G. Kilian Osyp Martyniuk Kevin M. McMahon Carl Hans Miller Bradley J. Phelps Thomas E. Reardon William Scott Tyson Keith J. Yancey Randall P. Young Gabriel Zablatnik Oregon State University David M. Dillard S. D. Esselstrom Michael G. Fader Jr. John W. Hefler John G. Krautscheid Robert M. Schaefer Pennsylvania State University Ralph Stanley Allsopp Jr. Frank E. Apostolico Gary Earl Augustine John R. Babey Joel M. Baldwin Carl R. Bruno Ty Michael Calvaresi Justin Faust Chivinski Michael Edward Daly Steve A. Garban David J. Gondak Ronald P. Gray Walter A. Hall Clint P. Himmelberger Louis S. Kroeck Andrew R. Kukla Jason Michael Lavinsky Jason Edwin Little Kevin R. McCarroll Sean McGettrick James P. McHale William F. McLaughlin John J. Metzer Matthew Eric Naffin Michael Vincent Pellicano Dennis Riccitelli Chad R. Roberts Michael B. Sabol Frederic Schultz Jerry Stabley David K. Storm Robert L. Terzyk Jeffrey Robert Tranell Dennis J. Uhrin Brian Patrick Veeder Rex A. Watson Matthew Hill Whitaker Purdue University Robert S. Bailey Robert A. Barcinski Robert L. Brady Tommy L. Brazie Paul J. Brennan Jr. Leroy F. Cataldi Daniel Clemens John Henry Denning Richard A. Di Maria Dennis W. Dombrowski Lawrence Francis Dorocke Robert C. Forbes Jr. Greg A. Foulke Todd A. Froehle Daniel L. Greiwe James N. Haag Erik C. Hoffman Thomas P. Kozlowski Stanley L. Markowski Michael D. Mennucci Michael A. Pierle Thomas J. Sanders Gustave J. Skapek Jr. Lukas Charles Voda Gregory B. Wiltrout Andrew P. Witmeier

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Michael W. Bannan Arthur M. De Vylder Joseph R. DiCamillo Thomas J. Erbland Robert S. Fox Andrew G. Golian Duane J. Hayes John A. Iacovino Santiago Iglesias Thomas M. Keogan Randall B. Kuldell Stanley C. Ofsthun Peter E. Pylipow Frederick J. Renk Robert Ward Riggs Scott D. Robinson John P. Russo Vincent U. Saccente DDS Carey C. Schenkenberger Thomas V. Schwarz Rev. Erwin H. Schweigardt Phillip M. Sparkes Robert L. Trudeau Saint Francis University John J. Bentz Mark A. Ditz Richard Jones Saint Louis University Karl Buechler Sean J. Connolly Gregory L. Hempen Ph.D. William F. Herrmann F. Paul Koob Raymond H. Mann Gerald and Jeanne Mossinghoff Randall F. Peirick J. Kim Tucci Sam Houston State University Ricki A. Luis San Diego State University Cody James Barbo Ralph Barney Sommer Joshua Paul Bernard Sommer Scott Anthony Wilson Raymond Wu Seton Hall University Lawrence J. Baratto Robert S. Basso John C. Christiaens William C. Decinque Justin Philip Jackson John Callahan Larkin Anthony E. G. Lee Frank R. Lietz Jerry W. Maida M.D. Anthony J. Mazzella Patrick William McManus Thomas J. Petrizzo David J. Robinson Nicholas Robert Scalera William J. Trub Slippery Rock University Eugene C. Ney Ph.D. Michael Joseph Wernert Rodney E. Wintermyer Spring Hill College Edmund Michael Coughlin Rolla F. Schwartz III Julius Sitterlee St. Johns University Victor J. Visconti Temple University Brendon M. Albert Jeffery J. Albert Anthony Vincent Alveario Lionel A. Barker Robert H. Breen Alexander Canonica

Bernard J. Daney Michael Fekete John Joseph McGinley Jr. Ralph Robert Migliaccio Conrad J. Miller Joseph George Morelli C. J. Palumbo Frank S. Poswistilo Esq. Edward Robert Solvibile Texas A&M University Felton Lynn Joseph Jr. Jeffrey R. McKune Texas A&M University Kingsville Luther G. Luera Texas State University Jim Curtis The Catholic University of America Brian R. Corbin James P. Curry John C. Dooher Christopher Offen Louis J. Scalfari Stephen G. Walker Trine University Albert J. Banwell Jonathan Brady Blanton Gerard D. Cookson Victor J. Di Carlo Richard L. Giannelli James Anthony Green William J. Kelly Jr. Edward F. Palagyi Robert S. Robine William J. Simek Terry L. Simons Seth Gail Ware Truman State University David Brett Bjerke Robert M. Farmer Gary G. Genenbacher Rob K. Lyons University of Arizona Ray T. Ecklund University of Cincinnati Andrew J. Barry Donald F. Bittner M.D. Edward J. Buynacek Patrick M. Dunnigan Robert V. Elmer Joseph A. Ficorilli Charles W. Foster William J. Fussinger Jon T. Gimpel Fred O. Habegger III Thomas L. Habegger James R. Haemmerle James A. Kemen Alan E. Kemp Charles A. LaCarrubba Thomas J. Lynch III John S. Madzula John P. Malone Ed Mataitis Richard P. Negri John L. Schaefer Eugene J. Stagnaro Sean P. Sullivan Kevin Richard Wadsworth Jeffrey John Wotowiec University of Detroit Mercy Joseph A. Alli James J. Curtis G. Edouard Decatrel Roy Lee Hebert George D. Kostell Robert P. Kroll Thomas J. Mooney James M. Rossman

James M. Shea Robert W. Therrien Jr. Michael F. Schmidt Adam-Henry V. Wendt University of Florida Charles W. Dorman Edward Fulford University of Georgia Andrew Carter Black David A. Connell Vincent J. Dooley Christoph P. Himmelsbach Jeffrey W. Jowdy Kerry J. Kee Richard H. Maggiore William B. Raines Keith E. Sanders James A. Sommerville Robert P. Tweedell Walter H. Weinwurm II Smith M. Wilson IV University of Houston Thomas F. Barron Ralph Coselli Stanley H. Florance Rudolph A. Guerrero Willis A. Johnson Walter J. Kronzer III Louis A. Le Blanc Edward A. Routzong Richard F. Weil Timothy F. Weiss University of Illinois John R. Baumgarten James S. Beard Rudolph S. Boleslav Claire Eugene Brown Robert E. Carlson Joseph S. Ceo Robert J. Chisek James J. Ezop Lee Frerker Vincent A. Giamalva Scott R. Gilday Jr. Gregg A. Gunderson Gerald H. Hankes Daniel J. Hanus John C. Hixon Edward A. Karasek William G. Lukas Joseph F. Mancusi William E. Marshall Frank J. Merlo Michael J. Peters Kevin R. Rankin Walter P. Ruane Brian A. Ruchalski Robert L. Ryan David B. Sommer Carl K. Steffensen John F. Stengel Paul J. Straka Frank J. Tomecek Andrew Wang University of Iowa Denis John Bengfort James F. Bradley Larry L. Erickson Francis Kurrie University of Kansas Albert N. Gardner Joshua Gisi Roy A. Hamil Michael K. Haverty William Hegarty Harold C. Hill Jr. Jerome P. Lysaught Alfonso A. Mages Jr. Ryan R. McKinney Alfred Polski Harold P. Reiland Frank C. Sabatini Marvin J. Weishaar

University of Louisiana at Lafayette Donald Thomas Bollinger Philip Thomas DeBaillon Esq. Florent Hardy Jr. Paul Jude Hardy Wayne S. Johnson Victor A. Lefort Melvin P. Robicheaux John Thomas Schedler Jr. Gary G. Scroggs Brent C. Willson

University of San Diego Timothy N. Dunn Walter E. Howiler II Thomas Maxwell Jasper Lawrence Lacombe Dominic R. Parlatore William J. Uberti Francis Edward Wilson Jr.

University of Mississippi Louis R. Capaci Joseph P. Fillare Sr. James H. Gimer William L. Jaquith Leopold R. Keffler, O.F.M.Conv Ph.D.

University of Texas at Austin Ricardo Jose Chapa Mark B. Dziadul Gerald M. Fuhrman Adrian Gonzalez Sr. Samuel M. Holland Jr. Carroll W. Merlick Mario L. Messina Lee M. Mueller

University of Missouri Robert J. Baker Christopher J. Burnes Rich V. Dulle Gene J. Gruenenfelder Phi Kappa Theta of Columbia Alumni Association Donald Q. Kelly Joseph C. Koenenn William B. Muckler Andrew Michael Price William Chris Shocklee Denis L. Shortal Clinton John Starke Jeff A. Vollmer Gary L. Zeilman University of New Hampshire Frank J. Annaldo Jr. Guy F. Bartlett Harvey Edmund Bergeron Jr. Daniel Armand Bureau Ph.D. William J. Dennehy William H. Dunlop Francis J. Frasier Robert J. King Christopher J. McMahon Paul R. Shelton Adam H. Sprague Ian C. Story Henry J. Swager Joseph R. Upton Steven J. Wengal University of New Orleans Gary Patrick Copping Albert J. Heikamp Jr. Michael A. Martinez Henry J. Thiele III University of North Texas Daniel S. Bee William F. Downes Jenaro A. Zapata University of Oklahoma Carl F. Baerst Doyle E. Biller James G. Coldwell John C. Corff Donald F. Lynch University of Pittsburgh Terry Wesley Ayers Ralph S. Bigley Robert E. Coyne Mario E. D’Aurora Ryan F. Droske Gary L. Evans Thomas J. Geist Daniel K. Jenkins Thomas A. Kelly Daniel E. Meister Timothy A. Plesz George Daniel Schreibeis Frank D. Tominac

University of South Dakota Matthew Ryan Adamson Curtis John Plueger

University of Texas - Rio Grande Valley Rene O. Farias Rene Homero Vela University of Wisconsin James Allan Doncheck Carl William Seidel

Nicholas L. Onorato Hugh M. Robinson Matt Runkle Pasquale M. Sacco Maurice R. Silvestris Charles J. Simonich John H. Soulliere Charlie A. Sullivan Michael J. True Frank K. Verderber Friends of the Foundation Brad Adamson John T. Mahon Louise E. Reynolds Genevieve R. Zarnick Companies that participated in matched giving Dell Inc. The Coca-Cola Company ICE NYSE Foundaton Intel Corporation The GE Foundation HP Inc. Holmes Murphy & Association LLC Statoil Gulf Services LLC Gartner Inc Microsoft

University of Wisconsin Madison Michael Levi Hess University of Wisconsin Stevens Point Albert Joseph Bourcier Richard John Cinealis John Joseph Egenhoefer James Richard Martin Leon John Ostrowski Curtis W. Trotter University of Wyoming William D. Hardigan Robert W. Scott Washington State University Richard P. Casmier Donald R. Grafton Garrett Paul Hartung Charles L. Jinneman Dennis A. Large Geoffrey B. McLaughlin Kyle Randall O’Malley Glen T. Rollman Delbert V. Steele Miles Andrew Stohler Simon J. Timmermans Fred D. Venables Stephen D. Wymer Western Illinois University Andrew J. Butkus Alva C. Edgar III Dennis E. Gullo Jr. Michael C. Hamlin Kevin J. Lampe Richard J. Stanula Jr. Worcester Polytechnic Institute Alan J. Blanchard Edward S. Dlugosz Raymond G. Dube Charles J. Durkin Jr. David R. Ekstrom John E. Flynn Robert F. Galligan Patrick J. Hester John F. Kelly Francis E. Kennedy Jr. Edward A. Luiz Francis W. Madigan Jr. George W. Mitschang Patrick T. Moran Gerald Morris Douglas R. Nadeau

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FUND REPORTS List of Funds and their Values as of 12/31/2017 Interested in giving back to your chapter?

Visit www.phikaps.org/give

NAMED FUNDS Cardinal Donald Wuerl Spiritual Development Fund $124,290.10 Ed Solvibile Fund $4,373.26 Father Owen Mullen Fund $3,221.65 Henry Lightner Fund $101,890.42

Merrimack College $12,563.86 Missouri, University of $3,432.40 Missouri University of Science and Technology $6,585.65

John Grosskettler Fund $26,306.51

Nebraska - Lincoln, University of $204.29

Regional Leadership Conferences $216,695.77

New Hampshire/Dr. John Rouman, University of $18,723.85

DESIGNATED FUNDS

Nicholls State University $1,054.70

Arizona State University $77.76 Carnegie Mellon University $259.31 Case Western Reserve $6,990.21 Cincinnati, University of $182,254.46

Northern Illinois University $24,278.50 Ohio State University $14,734.10 Ohio University/Zarnick Fund $54,498.59

Detroit Mercy, University of $10,168.35

Pennsylvania State University $27,060.35

Duquesne University $1,194.08

Pittsburgh, University of $68,802.64

Eastern Illinois University $3,305.32

Purdue University $2,578.53

Fairfield University $16,972.13

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute $21,867.53

Georgia, University of $4,071.78 Georgia Institute of Technology $13,753.50

Saint Francis University $398.35 San Diego, University of $14,009.51

George Mason University $54.22

San Diego State University $11,685.67

Georgia Southern University $41.76

Seton Hall University $1,195.20

Houston, University of $521.88

South Dakota, University of $1,116.90

Illinois, University of $26,634.37

St. Louis University $23,460.57

Iowa, University of $119.64

Temple University $2,247.75

Iowa State Educational Fund $75,702.16

Texas at Austin, University of $2,160.25

Iowa State University $15,846.93

Texas - Rio Grande Valley/ Estrada, University of $13,498.50

Kansas State University $4,903.66 Lehigh University $881.37 Lewis University $2,926.72 Louisiana at Lafayette, University of $2,997.45 Massachusetts Dartmouth, University of $116.26

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Massachusetts Institute of Technology $942.13

Trine University $508.84 Truman State University Father Wilke $15,853.47 Washington State University $1,107.77 Wisconsin - Madison, University of $682.24 Worcester Polytechnic Institute $32,636.88

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Expansion UPDATE Iowa Delta Finds Its Footing

By Johnny Hohenstein Belmont Abbey College, ‘12 Director of Chapter Operations Discovering ways to stand out during recruitment is no easy task. Throughout the academic year, organizations across college campuses are easy to find themselves at a crossroads of values and mission. What is the most important characteristic to display at the forefront of recruitment efforts? What does it take for potential new members to remember Phi Kappa Theta over dozens of other chapters on campus? For Colton Miller (University of Iowa, ‘20) and the brothers of the Iowa Delta Colony, growth and mission intersect when they start with building relationships grounded in our organization’s values.

Colton, currently serving as Colony President, took a quick break from his mid-terms to chat about Iowa Delta’s expansion efforts, what motivates the colony, and what makes Phi Kap stand out in a crowd of over 50 organizations at the University of Iowa.

Relational Recruitment Maintaining a positive sense of growth is important to Iowa Delta. With an emphasis on sharing the Phi Kap mission and vision with close friends and classmates, Miller says this is their main method of attracting quality members at this point. The colony is also emphasizing the

Organization’s commitment to service. “We are trying our best to pursue Phi Kappa Theta’s mission constantly through service to the community, involvement with our campus’s Newman Center, and developing strong relationships with each other.”

Iowa Delta is showing us that the more we emphasize our values and what we’re committed to by serving society, Fraternity, and God, men who want to live the same mission will come naturally.

Motivation Iowa Delta is currently made up thirty men; no small feat for a campus with such high-profile competition. With the colony’s energy behind expansion at a premium, motivation is of the utmost importance.

For this, Miller says, it’s important for the group to set goals and keep their eyes on the prize. For this group, that prize is hopefully re-chartering in the Fall. “Guys notice what we are doing this semester… it’s by far the biggest motivating factor for everyone, knowing that they are helping with something not commonly achieved.”

Their method of goal setting and tracking progress while keeping morale high seems to serve them well.

Phi Kap on the Map Strong relationships and a sense of brotherhood amongst members are the high-profile items that make Iowa Delta stand out in the crowd, according to Miller.

By enriching the member experience of the colony as a whole, they hope to be walking billboards for the mission and vision of Phi Kappa Theta Fraternity. This includes growing relationships with local churches and nonprofits, and capitalizing on our commitment to making good. Iowa Delta even went so far as to make their heightened expectations official. “Upon approval of our by-laws this semester, we nearly doubled the requirements for our members compared to the requirements set forth by Iowa’s Inter-Fraternity Council,” Miller shares.

Ending his update, Iowa Delta’s Colony President shared an insightful thought that sums up the quintessential Phi Kap experience: “It’s been a journey so far but we are looking to develop our guys into strong, intelligent, compassionate, and honorable young men.”

Kansas State University Chapter Celebrates Mom Kuhn

By Doug Dilling, Kansas State University, ‘84

When people first hear about a fraternity chapter house mom, often the first response is, “huh?” Since it’s pretty rare these days, most folks might not know what a house mom does. Even many fraternity members are perplexed at the role, as there are a variety of collegiate chapter experiences today - some including actual homes with 100 members and others with 20-30 members who experience Phi Kappa Theta at off campus facilities.

What I can tell you is how much my experience with “Mom Kuhn” meant to me as a collegiate Chapter President and what an amazing influence she was to many brothers during her five year term as house mother to Kansas Iota chapter.

Having the maternal support, guidance and love of a live-in mentor was invaluable

to me and my collegiate brothers. Besides the management of the kitchen staff and purchasing of house supplies for up to 60 in-house members, Mom Kuhn was always listening and offering appropriate advice to chapter leaders. Having her presence at social functions offered a gentle reminder of our need to be dignified and respectful.

Every Wednesday night before the chapter meeting, while the brothers dined at our formal, sit-down dinners dressed in coat and tie, Mom Kuhn taught us proper etiquette and how to be comfortable in a classy setting.

In those days, both As the World Turns and The Young and the Restless were popular daytime soap operas. There was a fun rivalry between the “Y&R” brothers and “The World” brothers. I counted myself

among the lucky ones who crammed into mom’s chapter house apartment to watch “The World” just after lunch - admittedly doing my best to program my class schedule to allow me to be there! The “Y&R” crowd was relegated to the social room with the large screen TV. Velma even nursed me back to health in her personal home when I had impacted wisdom teeth removed one summer session (by brothers Mitch and Monte Metzger’s dentist father). She would have done it for anyone, but she made me feel so special.

Mom Kuhn was a staunch member of the St. Isadore’s Catholic Student Center where she remained very active until recently. Her love of people and her passion for life sustained her throughout her vibrant 101 years. She also remained close to the chapter until her death. The collegiate members celebrated her 100 year birthday with her at the chapter house in March of 2017. (See Photo).

Phi Kappa Theta was given a great gift when Mom Kuhn became part of the brotherhood. She will remain in our hearts forever.

Image: Kansas Iota brothers celebrating Mom Kuhn’s 100th Birthday at the chapter house in March of 2017.

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