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Alpha Kappa Psi Foundation: Providing resources for enhancing the educational experience of future business leaders | Spring 2008
T H E
D I A R Y
O F
ALPHA KAPPA PSI
Meet the
GEM HUNTER
Gary Bowersox explores the world for precious
gems while improving communities
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Servant-Leadership
How a quiet revolution is impacting the
world of business
Where Has All the
Common Sense Gone?
Why principles built on sound qualities
ease every business decision we make in
our careers
www.akpsi.org | Spring 2008 | The Diary of Alpha Kappa Psi
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World-class fraternities share several
common traits: extraordinary alumni, ambitious and
talented students, a respect for tradition, a vision for the
future, and the financial support to enhance the educational experience.
The Alpha Kappa Psi Foundation does its part to
support the Alpha Kappa Psi Fraternity by focusing on
four specific goals:
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Enrich the undergraduate experience by
providing world-class professional and leadership
development programming;
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Emphasize the value of education, ethics, and
community leadership;
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Increase the foundation’s capabilities in providing
scholarship opportunities; and
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Utilize resources offered by corporate America and
charitable foundations for educational purposes.
Through these goals, the Alpha Kappa Psi Foundation
concentrates on leadership and recognition programs as
well as scholarship opportunities. Because demand for
these popular programs increases each year, continued
financial support is critical. The foundation relies on its
loyal alumni and friends to make these programs a reality.
BUILDING
LEADERS
In the classroom and throughout the corporate world, Alpha Kappa Psi students and alumni share a commitment to reach
the highest levels of achievement in business and our communities. The Foundation’s strategic goals help to fulfill the Fraternity’s vision:
Alpha Kappa Psi is recognized as the premier developer of principled business leaders. Toward this end, the Foundation provides professional and leadership development programs as well as scholarship and recognition opportunities; among them:
THE ACADEMY
ACADEMIC TEAM
SCHOLARSHIPS
CASE COMPETITION
Based on the contemporary
concepts contained in the
business best-seller The
Leadership Challenge, The
Academy is among the finest
learning opportunities available
to college students anywhere.
The Academy focuses on the
practices and commitments of
exemplary leaders and what
constituents expect from them.
Interactive group sessions are
led by professional facilitators
and successful business leaders.
Seeking to identify top scholars,
the Foundation’s All-AKPsi
Academic Team recognizes those
students who maintain excellence in academic standing while
making positive contributions to
their campus and community.
From among the successful
applicants, as many as six
outstanding individuals are
selected as the Top Scholar Award
recipients and are recognized
with educational grants.
The Alpha Kappa Psi Foundation
manages numerous scholarship
funds. Established by chapters
and individuals, the interest
income from these endowments
is used to support annual
scholarships. Endowments
created by alumni produce
general scholarships or benefit
students majoring in specific
fields (such as accounting or
healthcare management).
Through the foundation’s new
Case Competition, students are
introduced to the realities of
decision making. The challenges
of incomplete information, time
constraints and conflicting goals
give them first-hand experience in analyzing business
situations. It is designed to
stimulate students’ thinking,
challenge their capabilities and
prepare them for future
managerial positions.
Please Support Your Foundation Today
by using the reply envelope located in this magazine, or give online at akpsi.org
The Alpha Kappa Psi Foundation is an Internal Revenue Code 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. All gifts to the Foundation are tax-deductible to the full extent of the law. The Alpha Kappa Psi Foundation is
audited by K.B. Parrish & Co. of Indianapolis. Audit reports are available upon request. Tax Identification Number: 35-6016131.
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The Diary of Alpha Kappa Psi | Spring 2008 | www.akpsi.org
F O U N D AT I O N B O A R D O F D I R E C T O R S
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CHAIRMAN
Richard W. McVay, Texas Tech ‘79-Life*
S E C R E TA R Y
Mark D. Warden, USC ’81-Life
TREASURER
Jason T. McGill, Seattle ‘96-Life*
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S E C R E TA R Y
Charles D. Steffens, Portland ‘87-Life
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Y
O
F
The Gem Hunter
Servant-Leadership
The idea of servant-leadership,
now in its fourth decade, continues
to create a quiet revolution in work
places around the world.
* Executive Committee Member
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F R AT E R N I T Y P R E S I D E N T
Andrea Nemeth, Montclair State ‘91-Life
Where Has All the Common Sense Gone?
There are many examples of people who had good principles but
ignored the common sense of following them, which complicated
business careers and ultimately led to embarrassing punishment.
EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT
Alexander T. Sultan, San Diego State ‘93-Life
Departments
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H E R I TA G E C E N T E R S TA F F
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Gary L. Epperson, Hoosier Alumni ‘92-Honorary/Life
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In his quest to discover precious
gems, Gary Bowersox lives a life
filled with loyal friends and extraordinary adventures
VICE CHAIRMAN
Paul J. Brinker, Cincinnati ‘84-Life
REGIONAL DIRECTORS
CENTRAL: LaTonya S. Jackson, Alabama State ‘03
EASTCENTRAL: Scott R. Stampflmeier, Toledo‘98-Life
EASTERN: Yakov Shenkman, Pennsylvania ’03
MIDEAST: Christopher J. Bucknam, Virginia Tech ‘95-Life
MIDWEST: Sonia A. Advani, Wisconsin ‘99-Life
NORTHCENTRAL: Jennifer J. Dobel, Iowa State ‘01
NORTHEAST: Chad E. Smith, Montclair State ‘93
NORTHWEST: Amanda S. Poch, Washington State ‘03
SOUTHERN: Rodney C. Turner, Alabama State ‘93-Life
SOUTHCENTRAL: Allison L. Harper, Florida State ‘94-Life
SOUTHEAST: Alexis P. Perdomo, Florida International ‘92-Life
SOUTHWEST: En-Hao Howard Chang, Southern California ’95
WESTCENTRAL: Linsey W. Kasper, Colorado ‘00
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Features
F R AT E R N I T Y B O A R D O F D I R E C T O R S
MANAGEMENT TEAM
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Published by the Alpha Kappa Psi Foundation
* Executive Committee Member
DIRECTORS
Jeffrey A. Blade, Butler ‘84-Life*
David A. Ralston, Richmond ‘94-Life
David J. Scholes, New York ‘65-Life
Dr. Karen L. Woodall, Misouri State ‘97-Faculty
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SPRING 2008
DIRECTORS
Paul R. Bailey III, Michigan State ‘88-Life
Wendy E. Harlow
Louis L. Voegler, American ‘98-Life
David P. Wendroff, Portland ’79-Life
TREASURER
Steven T. Tabac, Michigan ‘63-Life
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ALPHA KAPPA PSI
VICE CHAIRMAN
Stephen Vasquez, Arizona State ‘72-Life*
CHAIRMAN
Daniel J. Roselli, Michigan State ‘89-Life*
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Fraternity News
Foundation Update
Alumni Notes
Audit Eternal
DIRECTORS
COMMUNICATIONS/FOUNDATION COO: Jess C. LaNore, Purdue ‘00-Honorary/Life
FINANCE & EXPANSION: Brian D. Parker, Indiana ‘93-Life
CHAPTER SERVICES & MEETINGS: Jessica R. Seitz, Auburn ‘02-Honorary/Life
INFORMATION SERVICES: Daniel D. Mendoza, Miami ‘99-Life
TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT: Chrissy M. Vasquez, Arizona State ‘98-Life
ALUMNI DEVELOPMENT: Molly A. Sollie, Northern Colorado ‘02
E X PA N S I O N C O O R D I N AT O R
Jennifer L. Adamany, San Diego ‘05
M E M B E R S E R V I C E S C O O R D I N AT O R S
Cathy J. Cole, Hazel A. Collier, Jane A. Hankins, Deborah A. Orff and Melinda S. Rosenthall
On the Cover:
The jeweled badge of Alpha Kappa Psi consists of the three Greek letters
with the Ψ imposed on the Α and the Κ, close set with 13 cornflower blue
sapphires. This vintage badge is from the 1920s.
THE DIARY OF ALPHA KAPPA PSI
V I S I O N S TAT E M E N T
Alpha Kappa Psi is recognized as the premier developer of principled
business leaders
C O R E VA L U E S
BROTHERHOOD: Trust, respect, cooperation, companionship, and aid to
Brother Members is the expected norm
© 2008 Alpha Kappa Psi Foundation
First published in 1908
VOLUME 97, NO. 2
Editor: Jess C. LaNore
Publisher: Gary L. Epperson, CAE
The Diary of Alpha Kappa Psi is published three times a year (October, February & June) by the Alpha Kappa Psi Foundation, 7801 East 88th Street,
Indianapolis, IN 46256-1233. Bulk rate postage paid at Indianapolis and additional mailing offices. The magazine is distributed to supporters of the AKPsi
Foundation,Life Members, and others.Subscriptions: $10 per year.Voluntary subscription donations to support the magazine’s continuing commitment to
quality may be sent to the above address. If you have a letter to the editor, a tip, or a story idea, you can reach us in any of the following ways.We treat all
communications as letter to the editor unless otherwise instructed, and we reserve the right to edit for length, style, or clarity: (E-mail) [email protected];
(Mail) Editor, The Diary of Alpha Kappa Psi, 7801 East 88th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46256-1233; (Fax) 317/872-1567; (Phone) 317/872-1553.
KNOWLEDGE: Education and experience, whether gained in the classroom or
the workplace, is emphasized and shared
INTEGRITY: All actions, whether in business or in life, are guided by honesty,
ethics, and fairness
SERVICE: Sharing of time, talent, and treasure with both communities and with
our Fraternity is a priority
UNITY: A common understanding of our vision and values that transcends chapter,
generation, and profession is utilized to anticipate and create the future
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PROFESSIONAL FRATERNITY ASSOCIATION
MEMBER
COLLEGE FRATERNITY EDITORS ASSOCIATION
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F R AT E R N I T Y N E W S
Get Connected
The new Web site is a great networking
tool and an invaluable resource for
information. Here’s a sample of what
you can find at akpsi.org:
Update your personal profile page,
upload pictures and invite others to
be linked to your profile.
Upload your resume and search job
listings. Hiring? Post job openings
and search through resumes.
Search the membership directory
and get reconnected with long-lost
brothers.
Need to get in touch with your
chapter? Looking for an alumni
chapter near you? Chapters and
contact information are available
through the ‘Chapter Directory.’
Find information on upcoming
events, whether fraternitysponsored or put on by local
chapters.
Make an online contribution and
support scholarships and educational
opportunities made available by the
Alpha Kappa Psi Foundation.
Become a Life Loyal Member of the
Alumni Association, or pay annual
dues for association membership.
Find recent issues of the fraternity’s
electronic communications, as well
as The Diary of Alpha Kappa Psi.
Interested in volunteering? Share
your interests and learn more about
opportunities in your area or
fraternity-wide.
Learn about discounts and benefits
available exclusively for AKPsi
members through the fraternity’s
corporate partners.
Shop the MarketPlace for quality
sportswear and gift items featuring
the fraternity’s logos and insignias.
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A new look and enhanced tools make akpsi.org an invaluable resource for students and alumni alike. After registering themselves, members
in good standing have access to additional features that are not available to the public.
New Web Site is Launched
Networking capabilities are the
backbone of akpsi.org
THE FRATERNITY’S NEW WEB SITE WENT
live in February. With enhanced functionality and interactive features, akpsi.org
focuses heavily on networking and
providing members with a customized
Web experience.
Not unlike social networking sites such
as MySpace and Facebook, AKPsi members
can create their own profiles, edit blogs,
upload photos and create links to other
members. Additional features include a
searchable membership directory, career/
internship center and various special
interest groups that members can join.
Access to many of the Web site’s features
is restricted to registered users. To
register, initiated members in good
standing can visit akpsi.org and complete
the simple self-registration process.
Record attendance at fraternity’s
spring conferences
IN FEBRUARY, 2,449 STUDENTS WERE IN
attendance at the fraternity’s five Success
Institutes—an all-time record. This was the
thirteenth year of the popular conference,
which was held in five cities: Atlanta,
Chicago, Dallas, Philadelphia and Reno.
The Success Institute offered students a
weekend focusing on building skills at the individual level. With sessions on professional
and personal development, chapter manage-
ment, business etiquette and team leadership, students could “piece” together their
own weekend by selecting those sessions that
would benefit the development of the individual or the chapter as a whole.
Before the conferences began, each region
had the opportunity to meet and address regional and fraternity issues.
Of the fraternity’s 203 chapters and
colonies, 190 registered to attend. The
average number of attendees per chapter
was 13. In 2007, 2,112 students participated,
representing 183 chapters.
Success Institute attendees in Chicago. Students and alumni could pick from numerous sessions in Chicago, including: Grad School Admissions & Strategy, Project Management Methodology, Developing a Culture of Performance, and Life as a Consultant: Being a Road Warrior.
Congress Meeting and College of Leadership. However, recognizing the varied
interests of our members and guests, the
schedule will also include a variety of social
events and other activities.
Chapter Congress Meeting. The backbone
of the Convention is the Chapter Congress
Meeting. Chapter delegates will have the
opportunity to participate in the legislative
process and affect the future of AKPsi.
Fraternity issues will be discussed and
Convention returns to Orlando in
August, 2009
THE FRATERNITY’S 55TH CONVENTION
will be in Orlando, August 5-8, 2009. The
Convention—AKPsi’s premier event—is
held once every two years. It was previously
in Orlando in 1999 and 1968.
The Convention includes the Chapter
Alpha Kappa Psi is Growing...
voted on and officers will be elected.
College of Leadership. The COL, a unique
program focusing on chapter management
for students and volunteer leaders, will be
held following the Chapter Congress
Meeting. It will focus on advanced team and
chapter leadership, effective recruitment
strategies, fundraising, risk management
and more.
Just for alumni. With its emphasis on
alumni participation, the fraternity is
1.
Arkansas - Little Rock
Prospect (Epsilon Phi, 1962)
2.
Arkansas State
Prospect (Epsilon Omicron, 1960)
3.
British Columbia
Colony
4.
Drexel
Colony (Eta Psi, 1968)
5.
George Washington
Beta Mu, Rechartered 1/27/08
6.
Long Beach State
Prospect (Delta Omicron, 1956)
7.
Louisville
Colony (Omicron Phi, 1998)
8.
Missouri - Kansas City
Prospect
9.
Morehouse College
Prospect
10.
Pepperdine
Omega Epsilon, Chartered 4/19/08
11.
Richmond
Prospect (Delta Zeta, 1955)
12.
West Florida
Prospect
13.
Western Washington
Prospect
14.
Youngstown State
Prospect (Eta Xi, 1966)
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13
EASTCENTRAL
NORTHWEST
NORTHEAST
NORTHCENTRAL
EASTERN
14
SOUTHWEST
10
6
MIDWEST
WESTCENTRAL
8
4
5
11
7
CENTRAL
MIDEAST
2
1
9
SOUTHCENTRAL
SOUTHERN
17
SOUTHEAST
The fraternity is geographically divided into 13 regions, each managed by a team of volunteers. Each of these teams is led by an elected regional director which oversees his or her management team.
Mangement team members include chapter and faculty advisors, regional manageers, Chapter Advisory Board (CAB) members and others. For information on how help a new chapter or volunteer in your area,
visit the ‘Volunteer Opportunities’ section at akpsi.org.
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continuing its a la carte options so alumni
with time and family restraints can still have
fun in Orlando. Many of these events are
being designed for alumni who have not
been involved with the fraternity in recent
years or not at all after college, and would
enjoy mingling with other alumni on a
purely social level.
A great vacation, an incredible value. If
you’ve been thinking about a trip to Orlando,
now is the time to plan it. The fraternity has
negotiated discounted hotel rates at the
Wyndham Orlando Resort and tickets to
theme parks. The resort is only minutes away
from Florida’s most popular theme parks
including Walt Disney World, Universal
Studios and Sea World Adventure Park.
More information is available at
akpsi.org. A brochure is available by
contacting the Heritage Center at (317)
872-1553.
Success Institute attendees in Reno. More than 450 students registered for the Reno Success Institute, which included students from the
fraternity’s Northwest, Southwest and Westcentral regions. The Success Institute was also held in Atlanta, Chicago, Philadelphia and Dallas.
CHAPTER ANNIVERSARIES
Members of the Dowling Club from the University of
Detroit’s Evening College of Commerce and Finance. The
club became AKPsi’s Epsilon Zeta Chapter on July 13, 1958.
Members of the Business Commerce Club from Baylor
University. The club became the fraternity’s Epsilon Eta
Chapter on October 16, 1958
Chapter officers at the installation banquet of the
fraternity’s Lambda Rho Chapter at Southwest Missouri
State University, April 23, 1983.
1933 1958 1983 1998
SEVENTY-FIFTH ANNIVERARY
FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY
TWENTY-FIFTH ANNIVERSARY
TENTH ANNIVERSARY
Beta Mu
George Washington University
Washington, D.C.
Delta Chi
Clarkson University
Potsdam, N.Y.
Lambda Omicron
North Carolina State University
Raleigh, N.C.
Omicron Tau
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
New Brunswick, N.J.
Delta Psi*
Illinois Wesleyan University
Bloomington, Ill.
Lambda Pi*
Southwestern University
Georgetown, Texas
Omicron Upsilon
Cornell University
Ithaca, N.Y.
Delta Omega
Iowa State University
Ames, Iowa
Lambda Rho
Southwest Missouri State University
Springfield, Mo.
Omicron Phi*
University of Louisville
Louisville, Ky.
Epsilon Zeta*
University of Detroit (Evening Chapter)
Detroit, Mich.
Lambda Sigma*
University of Central Arkansas
Conway, Ark.
Omicron Chi
Case Western Reserve Univeristy
Cleveland, Ohio
Epsilon Eta
Baylor University
Waco, Texas
Lambda Tau*
Phillips University
Enid, Okla.
Omicron Psi
University of Kentucky
Lexington, Ky.
* Student chapter is innactive
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thegemhunter
In his quest to discover
precious gems, Gary
Bowersox lives a life filled
with loyal friends and
extraordinary adventures
BY LAURA DOUTHITT
Gary W. Bowersox, Western Michigan ‘62-Life, “The Gem Hunter,” has been
hunting gemstones for 38 years in Afghanistan, Pakistan, Thailand, Burma,
Madagascar, Sri Lanka, India, Kenya and many other countries around the world.
In fact, Gary has traveled to more than 100 countries throughout his lifetime.
Born in Kalamazoo, Mich., Gary’s first collections were stamps and coins.
What he didn’t know then was that these early collections would, as Gary says,
“give me a vehicle to travel to all of these countries.” Gary would later sell his coin
collection to start a new collection—this time gemstones—that would lead him to
a successful business and lifelong friendships throughout the world.
Gary majored in accounting at Western Michigan and was introduced to
Alpha Kappa Psi by Frank J. Brye, ‘60-Life (who later served as Alpha Kappa Psi’s
executive director, 1971-1992). Gary was the business manager for the student
newspaper, the Western Herald, and Frank was a DJ for the college radio station.
They got to know each other through their campus involvement and Frank
encouraged Gary to join the fraternity.
Two days after graduating with his bachelor’s degree, Gary started traveling
around the United States and then around the world to 21 countries in four
months. He came back to Western Michigan for graduate school and completed
one year toward earning his MBA.
Before completing his master’s degree, Gary decided to go to the Army
Finance School in Indianapolis. He was studying for the CPA exam but didn’t
have time to complete the test because the U.S. Army sent him to Korea for a 13month tour. Gary served as a major in Vietnam and as chief of operations with
the Army’s Audit Agency in the Pacific.
After retiring from the Army in 1969, Gary was looking for a business
opportunity. Having discovered his true passion—travel—he knew that he didn’t
Gary Bowersox is the author of two books: The Gem Hunter, True Adventures of an American in Afghanistan and Gemstones
of Afghanistan. He has appeared on more than 500 television and radio programs including “Good Morning America.”
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Gary mostly
travels alone to
Afghanistan
and Central
Asia to seek
out gemstones.
He has the help
and hospitality
of guides and
old friends he
has met over
the years.
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want a typical office job. While he was finishing his
MBA at the University of Hawaii, Gary met John
Dohrman. The two bought a jewelry store in Waikiki
and created Bowersox, Dohrman & Co., with Gary
serving as its president. After operating their
jewelry store for four years, Gary decided to get into
the wholesale industry.
Gary established three more companies during
the next 13 years. Gary served as president and
chief executive officer of United Pacific Corporation from 1971-1974 and then established Gem
Industries, Inc. in 1974. In 1984, Gary merged
Gem Industries, Inc. with GeoVision, Inc.—
gemstone miners, cutters, importers and
wholesalers. He also studied at the Gemological
Institute of America from 1973-1996.
Today, GeoVision, Inc. has a collection of more
than 60,000 gemstones from around the world.
Gary displays and sells gemstones at events with
major retail jewelers and distributors across the
USA. His company also has an online store. Many
of the gems sold have been cut and designed into
jewelry by some of the best-known cutters and
jewelry designers in the United States.
Gem Industries and GeoVision, Inc. have
sponsored International Gem and Mineral
Symposiums, held in the USA and the Northwest
Frontier Province of Pakistan. GeoVision, Inc. has
supported numerous presentations, lectures and
articles. Many articles that Gary has written have
been published in Gems & Gemology magazine.
During the last 20 years, Gary has spent
summers in Afghanistan and Central Asia and
traveled to 60 U.S. cities to attend gem shows.
“One year I did 98 cities—three days per city and
spent three months in Afghanistan,” Gary said.
Gary mostly travels alone to Afghanistan and
Central Asia to seek out gemstones. He has the
help and hospitality of guides and old friends he
has met over the years.
In 1976, Gary received an exclusive license
from the Afghanistan Ministry of Commerce to
import lapis-lazuli into the United States. In
1996, the Ministry of Mines and Industry in Kabul
appointed Gary consultant to the ministry.
Gary and his company have worked to assist
the countries where they search for gemstones
by offering training in gemstones and mining.
The training they offer includes how to locate
gem and mineral deposits, mine operations and
safety, marketing and more.
Because of his many travels to Afghanistan and
his involvement with the Afghan people, Gary was
asked to serve as a consultant to the U.S. Department of Defense regarding Afghanistan shortly
after the September 11th attacks through 2004.
Gary is the author of two books: The Gem Hunter,
True Adventures of an American in Afghanistan and
Gemstones of Afghanistan. He has appeared on more
Gary Bowersox promotes the gem industry and countries of origin via
symposiums, lectures, films and sales events in more than 50 world cities
and villages each year.
than 500 television and radio programs including
“Good Morning America.”
He was also the presenter and consultant on The
Gem Hunter in Afghanistan, a 50-minute television
documentary/DVD about Gary’s trip to the lapislazuli and emerald mines in Afghanistan’s Hindu
Kush Mountains in July, 2001. Funded by his
company, Geo Vision, Inc., the documentary shows
Gary’s dangerous and challenging 17-hour trek
from Pakistan to Afghanistan. Gary travels through
difficult terrain to reach the oldest mine on earth
for the same precious gemstone that decorates the
death mask of King Tutankhamun—lapis-lazuli. In
the documentary, Gary also visits with old Afghan
friends and goes to the emerald mines uncovered
by Russian bombs during the war.
What continues to inspire Gary to travel to
sometimes dangerous areas of the world? In one
word: service. Gary says that his mission is to
continue helping the people he has met, the
good friends he has made, the mining industry
and the children.
Gary is the chairman of the International
Committee of the East Honolulu Rotary. His local
Rotary Club started a project about a year ago to
supply children in Afghanistan with needed
school supplies. The Rotary International’s motto
is, “Service Above Self.” Gary has exemplified
this motto through his mission to help the
Afghan people.
Because of Gary’s knowledge and understanding
of Afghanistan and its people, he has helped direct
the project into areas with the greatest need. “I
focused on villages [where] I have stayed in the
past, where I have gotten to know the people [that
live in the] rural areas in the mountains,” Gary said.
“Most of the services and help have been going to
Kabul and most [organizations] have not been
reaching out to outlying areas.”
Gary’s local Rotary Club and other Rotary
groups are providing textbooks written in
Afghan languages in subjects that are nonpolitical or religious, such as math or geology.
Most of the schools do not have electricity and
there are service organizations building new
schools for the children.
Another way that Gary hopes to help the
Afghan people is through awareness and understanding. “One thing that is probably shocking to
some people is that the Afghan people way up in
mountains are some of the happiest and friendliest people in the world,” Gary said. “They would
like to have all these people to just leave them be.
“They are very family oriented and work six
months out of the year. When they aren’t working,
they enjoy hiking and fishing, and spending time
with their families. All the politics have made a
mess of their lives for centuries. When we travel
[to Afghanistan] and stay with these families, they
give you a place to stay and do not expect anything
for it—Marco Polo wrote about that.”
Gary currently resides in Honolulu with his
wife, Myrleen, and their long-haired Chihuahua.
Gary has many interesting stories to tell from a
lifetime of adventures. One of those stories is how
he met, married and then remarried his wife,
Myrleen, on what would have been their 38th
wedding anniversary.
Myrleen and Gary met in 1962 on an airplane en
route to Tokyo. She was traveling with her parents to
global destinations and Gary was just starting his
first solo globetrotting trip right after graduating
from Western Michigan. They had an instant
connection. Incredibly, Gary and Myrleen saw each
other several times during their travels, but they
never had the opportunity to go out on a date alone.
Both of them kept in touch for five years. In
1967, Myrleen’s parents invited Gary to their
home in California after Gary had sent them a
Christmas card. Gary eagerly accepted their
invitation and flew from Hawaii, where he was
stationed with the Army, to California to see
Myrleen again.
In 2001, Gary Bowersox traveled
through difficult terrain to reach
the oldest mine on earth for the
same precious gemstone that
decorates the death mask of
King Tutankhamun—lapis-lazuli.
They began a long-distance relationship and on
New Year’s Eve, 1967, Gary proposed in California.
They were married for five months when Myrleen
felt that the marriage wasn’t working out because of
Gary’s busy schedule with graduate school, 50-hour
work weeks and playing on the Army basketball
team. Their marriage was annulled.
Gary didn’t see or hear from Myrleen until 1985.
She was living in San Francisco with her husband,
an attorney, and was working as a legal assistant.
Gary was a divorced up-and-coming gemologist
living in Hawaii with his daughter. They had dinner
in Maui and Gary realized he still loved her.
A year later, Myrleen’s husband died of a stroke.
Myrleen moved to Tennessee a few years after her
husband’s death. Gary tried to find her during that
time but couldn’t locate her. Myrleen thought about
Gary, too, but couldn’t locate him either.
Then Gary received an e-mail from Myrleen’s
sister-in-law that said that Myrleen was looking
for him. Gary quickly replied with his contact
information in Michigan where he was staying. In
2005, Gary and Myrleen reconnected over the
phone. Gary visited her at her home in Tennessee
the next month on his way to a gem show. They
talked and became reacquainted. Myrleen traveled
with Gary to several more events.
Gary invited Myrleen to stay with him in Oahu.
He proposed for the second time at one of their
favorite restaurants in April, 2006. Of course,
Myrleen accepted and the two were married again,
exactly 38 years after their first wedding day, on
July 27, 2006.
In the past two years, Gary has started his
retirement plan. He wants to reduce the amount of
time he spends traveling abroad. He plans to
spend about nine to ten months per year in
Hawaii and travel to Afghanistan during the other
months. Gary also plans to travel to approximately
seven gem shows on the U.S. mainland per year.
“My wife will not go to Afghanistan but she will
travel with me to mainland gem shows,” Gary said.
As a part of his retirement plan, Gary opened
“The Gem Hunters” gem, mineral and jewelry
museum/store in Waikiki, with approximately
60,000 gems in the 1,600-square-foot store. The
museum and store will provide an opportunity for
gem hunters from around the world to come to
Hawaii to speak about their countries, culture and
sell gems and minerals. Visitors and customers can
learn from professional jewelers, market experts
and from a film series in the museum’s theater.
After traveling around the world for more than
30 years, mostly on business, Gary would like to
take some vacation trips with his wife, Myrleen—
perhaps to Bali or Bora Bora. Believe it or not,
there are places where Gary has never been
before…exotic destinations just waiting for The
Gem Hunter’s exploration.
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THE CLIFFORD SPANGLER SOCIETY
The Clifford Spangler Society honors those alumni
and friends of Alpha Kappa Psi who made
provisions for future generations of business
leaders through will bequests, life insurance, trusts
or other planned gifts.
Leadership opportunities, scholarships, awards, and
other educational programs are provided for
through such gifts. The Spangler Society acknowledges with grateful appreciation those who have
chosen to make these commitments to the future.
The following members have indicated that their
estate plans include a bequest to the Alpha Kappa
Psi Foundation:
INVEST
IN THE
FUTURE
OF
Upon Brother Spangler’s
death, the Alpha Kappa Psi
Foundation received half of
his sizable estate. His gift —
then the largest gift received
by AKPsi — was the
foundation of several
scholarships and awards and
continues to support ongoing
programs of the foundation.
ALPHA KAPPA PSI
Anonymous (2)
Heather E. Allen, Florida State ’89-Life
Paul R. Bailey, Michigan State ‘88-Life
Jeffrey A. Blade, Butler ‘84-Life
Samuel V. Boodoian, Wayne State ‘51-Life*
Timothy L. Brandenburg, Cincinnati ‘96-Life
Paul J. Brinker, Cincinnati ’84-Life &
Leslie-Ann Brinker, Old Dominion ‘76-Life
Angela D. Brown, Adrian College ‘81-Life
Gerald D. Byrd, Long Beach ‘62-Life
Joseph A. Clark, Old Dominion ‘01
William A. Donnelly Jr., NYU ‘36-Life*
Gregory R. DuRoss, Wayne State ‘70-Life
Chris Ryan Feather, Pittsburgh-Johnstown ‘95-Life
John M. Garbaczewski, Arizona ‘54-Life
Victor A. Greene, West Georgia ‘77-Life
Howard O. Hampton, NYU ’43-Life*
Jessica L. Hill, Arizona State ‘95-Life
Kenneth W. Hufford, Montana ‘33-Life*
Jess C. LaNore, Purdue ‘00-Honorary/Life
Catherine Lassesen, UNLV ‘82-Life
Marvin L. Longabaugh, Texas Tech ‘80-Life
R.K. Lee, Washington ’67-Life
Robert M. Linden, Central Michigan ‘64-Life
Paul E. Lubic, Christopher Newport ‘94
Richard W. McVay, Texas Tech ‘79-Life
M.C. Moore, Virginia Tech ’86-Life
George W. Morford, Washington ‘48-Life*
Lumir S. Palma, Illinois ‘37
Dr. Robert S. Prati, San Diego ‘96-Life
Todd J. Regis, Western Michigan ’86-Life
Daniel J. Roselli, Michigan State ‘89-Life
David Russo, Christopher Newport ‘05
Carlton J. Siegler, Columbia ‘31-Life*
Gordon L. Snider, Colorado College ‘37-Life
Clifford D. Spangler, Nebraska ‘28-Life*
Dan L. Stubblefield, Middle Tennessee ‘89-Life &
Barbara L. Stubblefield
Steven T. Tabac, Michigan‘63-Life
Christine M. Vasquez, Arizona State ‘98-Life
Stephen Vasquez, Arizona State ‘72-Life
Mark D. Warden, USC ‘81-Life
David P. Wendroff, Portland ‘79-Life &
Wendy A. Wendroff, Tri-State ‘80-Life
*Audit Eternal
If you have included the Alpha Kappa Psi Foundation in your estate plan — or are considering doing so — please request a letter of intent from the Alpha Kappa Psi
Foundation. The letter of intent is not a legal document, but simply shares your wishes with the foundation.
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Servant-Leadership
“The servant-leader is servant first. It begins with the natural feeling that one wants to
serve. Then conscious choice brings one to aspire to lead. The best test is: do those
served grow as persons; do they, while being served, become healthier, wiser, freer,
more autonomous, more likely themselves to become servants?”
— Robert K. Greenleaf
The mightiest of rivers are first fed by
many small trickles of water—an apt way of
conveying my belief that the growing
number of individuals and organizations
practicing servant-leadership has
increased from a trickle to a river. One key
group of servant-leaders today is to be
found among the many members who
make up Alpha Kappa Psi.
It is my belief that the fraternity’s core
values and guiding principles (see page
13) are not only congruent with our
understanding of servant-leadership, but
that among Alpha Kappa Psi’s members
are many outstanding examples as
servant-leaders.
Understanding Servant-Leadership
The servant-leader concept continues
to grow in its influence and impact. In
fact, we have witnessed an unparalleled
explosion of interest and practice of
servant-leadership in the past fifteen
years. In many ways, it can truly be said
that the times are only now beginning to
catch up with Robert Greenleaf’s vision-
ary call to servant-leadership.
The idea of servant-leadership, now
in its fourth decade as a concept bearing
that name, continues to create a quiet
revolution in workplaces around the
world. This article is intended to provide
a broad overview of the growing influence
this inspiring idea is having on people
and their workplaces.
In countless for-profit and not-forprofit organizations today we are seeing
traditional, autocratic, and hierarchical
modes of leadership yielding to a
BY LARRY SPEARS
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different way of working—one based on
teamwork and community, one that seeks
to involve others in decision making, one
strongly based in ethical and caring
behavior, and one that is attempting to
enhance the personal growth of workers
while improving the caring and quality of
our many institutions. This emerging
approach to leadership and service is
called servant-leadership.
The words servant and leader are
usually thought of as being opposites.
When two opposites are brought together
in a creative and meaningful way, a
paradox emerges. And so the words
servant and leader have been brought
together to create the paradoxical idea of
servant-leadership. The basic idea of
servant-leadership is both logical and
intuitive. Since the time of the industrial
revolution, managers have tended to view
people as objects; institutions have
considered workers as cogs within a
machine. In the past few decades, we have
witnessed a shift in that long-held view.
Standard practices are rapidly shifting
toward the ideas put forward by Robert
Greenleaf, Stephen Covey, Peter Senge,
Max DePree, Margaret Wheatley, Ken
Blanchard, and many others who suggest
that there is a better way to lead and
manage our organizations. Robert
Greenleaf’s writings on the subject of
servant-leadership helped to get this
movement started, and his views have had
a profound and growing effect on many.
Robert K. Greenleaf
Despite all the buzz about modern leadership
techniques, no one knows better than
Greenleaf what really matters.
—Working Woman magazine
The term servant-leadership was first
coined in a 1970 essay by Robert K.
Greenleaf (1904-1990), entitled The
Servant as Leader. Greenleaf, born in
Terre Haute, Indiana, spent most of his
organizational life in the field of management research, development and
education at AT&T. Following a 40-year
career at AT&T, Greenleaf enjoyed a
second career that lasted 25 years, during
which time he served as an influential
consultant to a number of major institutions, including Ohio University, MIT,
Ford Foundation, R.K. Mellon Founda-
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tion, the Mead Corporation, the American Foundation for Management Research, and Lilly Endowment Inc. In 1964
Greenleaf also founded the Center for
Applied Ethics, which was renamed the
Robert K. Greenleaf Center in 1985 and is
now headquartered in Westfield, Indiana.
I was blessed to have known Bob
Greenleaf, and to have served as president
and CEO of The Greenleaf Center from
1990 to 2007. In 2008, I launched The
Spears Center, where I am continuing to
carry forward the idea of servant-leadership as first described by Greenleaf.
As a lifelong student of how things get
done in organizations, Greenleaf distilled
his observations in a series of essays and
books on the theme of “The Servant as
Leader”—the objective of which was to
stimulate thought and action for building
a better, more caring society.
The Servant as Leader Idea
The idea of the servant as leader came
partly out of Greenleaf’s half century of
experience in working to shape large
institutions. However, the event that
crystallized Greenleaf’s thinking came in
the 1960s, when he read Hermann
Hesse’s short novel Journey to the East—
an account of a mythical journey by a group
of people on a spiritual quest.
After reading this story, Greenleaf
concluded that the central meaning of it
was that the great leader is first experienced as a servant to others, and that this
simple fact is central to his or her
greatness. True leadership emerges from
those whose primary motivation is a deep
desire to help others.
In 1970, at the age of 66, Greenleaf
published The Servant as Leader, the first
of a dozen essays and books on servantleadership. Since that time, more than a
half-million copies of his books and
essays have been sold worldwide. Slowly
but surely, Greenleaf’s servant-leadership writings have made a deep, lasting
impression on leaders, educators, and
many others who are concerned with
issues of leadership, management,
service and personal growth.
What is Servant-Leadership?
In his works, Greenleaf discusses the
need for a better approach to leadership,
one that puts serving others—including
employees, customers, and community—
as the number one priority. Servantleadership emphasizes increased service
to others, a holistic approach to work,
promoting a sense of community, and the
sharing of power in decision-making.
Who is a servant-leader? Greenleaf said
that the servant-leader is one who is a
servant first. In The Servant as Leader he
wrote, “It begins with the natural feeling
that one wants to serve, to serve first. Then
conscious choice brings one to aspire to
lead. The difference manifests itself in the
care taken by the servant—first to make
sure that other people’s highest priority
needs are being served. The best test is:
Do those served grow as persons; do they,
while being served, become healthier,
wiser, freer, more autonomous, more likely
themselves to become servants? And, what
is the effect on the least privileged in
society? Will they benefit or at least not be
further deprived?”
It is important to stress that servantleadership is not a “quick-fix” approach.
Nor is it something that can be quickly
instilled within an institution. At its core,
servant-leadership is a long-term,
transformational approach to life and
work—in essence, a way of being—that has
the potential for creating positive change
throughout our society.
Characteristics of the Servant-Leader
Servant leadership deals with the reality of
power in everyday life—its legitimacy, the
ethical restraints upon it and the beneficial
results that can be attained through the
appropriate use of power.
—The New York Times
I have spent many years carefully
considering Greenleaf’s original
writings, and from them I have extracted
a set of 10 characteristics of the servantleader that I view as being of critical
importance. The following characteristics are central to the development of
servant-leaders:
Listening: Leaders have traditionally
been valued for their communication and
decision-making skills. While these are
also important skills for the servantleader, they need to be reinforced by a
deep commitment to listening intently to
others. The servant-leader seeks to
identify the will of a group and helps
clarify that will. He or she seeks to listen
receptively to what is being said (and not
said!). Listening also encompasses
getting in touch with one’s own inner
voice and seeking to understand what
one’s body, spirit, and mind are communicating. Listening, coupled with regular
periods of reflection, is essential to the
growth of the servant-leader.
Empathy: The servant-leader strives to
understand and empathize with others.
People need to be accepted and recognized for their special and unique spirits.
One assumes the good intentions of coworkers and does not reject them as
people, even while refusing to accept their
behavior or performance. The most
successful servant-leaders are those who
have become skilled empathetic listeners.
Healing: Learning to heal is a powerful
force for transformation and integration.
One of the great strengths of servantleadership is the potential for healing
one’s self and others. Many people have
broken spirits and have suffered from a
variety of emotional hurts. Although this
is a part of being human, servant-leaders
recognize that they have an opportunity to
“help make whole” those with whom they
come in contact. In The Servant as Leader,
Greenleaf writes: “There is something
subtle communicated to one who is being
served and led if, implicit in the compact
between servant-leader and led, is the
understanding that the search for
wholeness is something they share.”
Awareness: General awareness, and
especially self-awareness, strengthens
the servant-leader. Making a commitment to foster awareness can be scary—
you never know what you may discover.
Awareness also aids one in understanding issues involving ethics and values. It
lends itself to being able to view most
situations from a more integrated,
holistic position. As Greenleaf observed:
“Awareness is not a giver of solace—it is
just the opposite. It is a disturber and an
awakener. Able
leaders are usually sharply awake and
reasonably disturbed. They are not
seekers after solace. They have their
own inner serenity.”
Persuasion: Another characteristic of
servant-leaders is a primary reliance on
persuasion, rather than using one’s
positional authority, in making decisions
within an organization. The servantleader seeks to convince others, rather
Alpha Kappa Psi has a powerful set of core values
and guiding principles—many of which reflect
what today is called “servant-leadership.” Alpha
Kappa Psi’s five core values are:
Brotherhood: Trust, respect, cooperation,
companionship, and aid to Brother Members is
the expected norm;
Knowledge: Education and experience,
whether gained in the classroom or in the
workplace, is emphasized and shared;
Integrity: All actions, whether in business or in
life, are guided by honesty, ethics, and fairness;
Service: Sharing of time, talent, and treasure
with both communities and with our Fraternity
is a priority; and,
Unity: A common understanding of our vision
and values that transcends chapter, generation,
and profession is utilized to anticipate and
create the future.
The fraternity’s five Core Values are joined by
five Guiding Principles:
Building Brotherhood: All activities and
decisions that involve the Fraternity are guided
by a sense of stewardship and selflessness.
Lifelong Learning: Our members share their
knowledge and experiences openly with the
people they work with, regardless of rank or
position.
High Ethical Standards: Our members serve as
role models through their consistently fair and
ethical conduct.
Improving Communities: Our members
actively give back to their communities through
volunteer activities and monetary support.
Enhancing the Fraternity for Life: College
chapters serve as living laboratories for
classroom concepts and professional conduct.
than coerce compliance. This particular
element offers one of the clearest
distinctions between the traditional
authoritarian model and that of servantleadership. The servant-leader is
effective at building consensus within
groups. This emphasis on persuasion
over coercion probably has its roots
within the beliefs of The Religious
Society of Friends (Quakers), the
denomination with which Robert
Greenleaf himself was most closely allied.
Conceptualization: Servant-leaders
seek to nurture their abilities to “dream
great dreams.” The ability to look at a
problem (or an organization) from a
conceptualizing perspective means that
one must think beyond day-to-day
realities. For many managers this is a
characteristic that requires discipline
and practice. The traditional manager is
focused on the need to achieve shortterm operational goals. The manager
who wishes also to be a servant-leader
must stretch his or her thinking to
encompass broader-based conceptual
thinking. Within organizations,
conceptualization is also the proper role
of boards of trustees or directors.
Unfortunately, boards can sometimes
become involved in the day-to-day
operations (something that should
always be discouraged!) and fail to
provide the visionary concept for an
institution. Trustees need to be mostly
conceptual in their orientation, staffs
need to be mostly operational in their
perspective, and the most effective CEOs
and leaders probably need to develop
both perspectives. Servant-leaders are
called to seek a delicate balance between
conceptual thinking and a day-to-day
focused approach.
Foresight: Closely related to
conceptualization, the ability to foresee
the likely outcome of a situation is hard to
define, but easy to identify. One knows it
when one sees it. Foresight is a characteristic that enables the servant-leader to
understand the lessons from the past, the
realities of the present, and the likely
consequence of a decision for the future.
It is also deeply rooted within the
intuitive mind. As such, one can conjecture that foresight is the one servantleader characteristic with which one may
be born. All other characteristics can be
consciously developed. There has not
been a great deal written on foresight. It
remains a largely unexplored area in
leadership studies, but one most
deserving of careful attention.
Stewardship: Peter Block (author of
Stewardship and The Empowered Manager)
has defined stewardship as “holding
something in trust for another.” Robert
Greenleaf’s view of all institutions was
one in which CEOs, staffs, and trustees all
played significant roles in holding their
institutions in trust for the greater good
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of society. Servant-leadership, like
stewardship, assumes first a commitment
to serving the needs of others. It also
emphasizes the use of openness and
persuasion rather than control.
Commitment to the growth of people:
Servant-leaders believe that people have
an intrinsic value beyond their tangible
contributions as workers. As such, the
servant-leader is deeply committed to
the growth of every individual within his
or her institution. The servant-leader
recognizes the tremendous responsibility to do everything within his or her
power to nurture the personal, professional, and spiritual growth of employees.
In practice, this can include (but is not
limited to) concrete actions such as
making available funds for personal and
professional development, taking a
personal interest in the ideas and
suggestions from everyone, encouraging
worker involvement in decision making,
and actively assisting laid-off workers to
find other employment.
Building community: The servantleader senses that much has been lost in
recent human history as a result of the
shift from local communities to large
institutions as the primary shaper of
human lives. This awareness causes the
servant-leader to seek to identify some
means for building community among
those who work within a given institution. Servant-leadership suggests that
true community can be created among
those who work in businesses and other
institutions. Greenleaf said, “All that is
needed to rebuild community as a viable
Larry C. Spears is president and CEO of the
Spears Center for Servant-Leadership, and a
noted author and speaker on servant-leadership. From 1990 to 2007, Larry served as
president and CEO of the Robert K. Greenleaf
Center for Servant-Leadership. In the 1970s
and ‘80s he held positions with the Greater
Philadelphia Philosophy Consortium, the
Great Lakes Colleges Association’s Philadelphia Center, and Friends Journal, all in Philadelphia. He is the editor and contributing
author to nine books on servant-leadership,
including the critically acclaimed Insights on
Leadership. Spears, who knew Robert
Greenleaf, is the editor of five books of
Greenleaf’s writings. Larry serves as senior
editor of The International Journal of Servant-
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life form for large numbers of people is
for enough servant-leaders to show the
way, not by mass movements, but by each
servant-leader demonstrating his own
unlimited liability for a quite specific
community-related group.”
These ten characteristics of servantleadership are by no means exhaustive.
However, I believe that the ones listed
serve to communicate the power and
promise that this concept offers to
those who are open to its invitation
and challenge.
A Growing Movement
Servant-leadership works like the consensus
building that the Japanese are famous for.
Yes, it takes a while on the front end;
everyone’s view is solicited, though everyone
also understands that his view may not
ultimately prevail. But once the consensus is
forged, watch out: With everybody on board,
your so called implementation proceeds
wham-bam.
—Fortune Magazine
Interest in the philosophy and practice
of servant-leadership is now at an all-time
high. Hundreds of articles on servantleadership have appeared in various
magazines, journals, and newspapers over
the past decade. Many books on the
general subject of leadership have been
published that recommend servantleadership as a more holistic way of being.
In addition, there is a growing body of
literature available on the understanding
and practice of servant-leadership.
The Spears Center for ServantLeadership (spearscenter.com) is an
Leadership, a collaborative project of the
Spears Center and Gonzaga University. Under
his leadership, The Greenleaf Center experienced tremendous growth and influence. He
has thirty years of experience in organizational leadership, entrepreneurial development, non-profit management, and grant
writing, having envisioned and authored 30
successful grant projects totaling several
million dollars. Spears serves on the board of
trustees of the Union Institute and University, and the Scanlon Leadership Foundation.
He is a longtime member of the Association
of Fundraising Professionals and a fellow of
the World Business Academy. He and his wife,
Beth, have two sons. Larry can be contacted
at [email protected].
international, not-for-profit educational
organization whose mission is to
encourage the understanding and
practice of servant-leadership around the
world. It’s programs include the creation
of book, essays, journals and other
materials on servant-leadership, a
partnership program, speaker services,
and other elements. A series of servantleadership anthologies have included
such noted leadership authors as James
Autry, Peter Block, Max DePree, Stephen
Covey, Meg Wheatley, M. Scott Peck, and
Peter Senge, to name but a few.
As I have come to know and to appreciate the work of Alpha Kappa Psi and its
leaders, I believe that its members
embody servant-leadership in powerful
ways. I appreciate the opportunity for this
and other types of involvement with
Alpha Kappa Psi.
Life is full of curious and meaningful
paradoxes. Servant-leadership is one
such paradox that has slowly but surely
gained hundreds of thousands of
adherents over the past thirty-five years.
The seeds that have been planted have
begun to sprout in many institutions, as
well as in the hearts of many who long to
improve the human condition. Servantleadership is providing a framework from
which many thousands of known and
unknown individuals are helping to
improve how we treat those who do the
work within our many institutions.
Servant-leadership truly offers hope and
guidance for a new era in human development, and for the creation of better, more
caring institutions.
Where Has All the
Common Sense Gone?
Where has all the common sense gone? I wish it was as simple as
being picked by young girls as Pete Seeger’s 1960s song suggests
in his answer to “Where have all the flowers gone.” We live in a
business era when logic prevails as a rare event. Even worse,
many elements of the judicial systems that govern and define
our business environment are so entrenched in illogical processes that I am concerned that the adverse changes are irreparable and will hinder and harm the natural growth of markets
and businesses.
BY E DWA R D P. K I N S E Y, To l e d o ‘ 7 7 - L i f e
When I was a newly minted business
school graduate in 1979 and was pondering
a number of options for the start of my
career, I was taken to dinner by a very dear
aunt. She listened to me talk about my
concerns and my dreams and left me with a
piece of advice that I have never forgotten.
She told me to never cheat on my expense
report with such easy actions as seeking
reimbursement for a business lunch that
was not really for business. At the time I
thought it was somewhat ridiculous and
questioned her logic. She answered with a
question, “Is the value of your integrity
worth the inappropriate reimbursement
that you receive?”
That message stuck with me and I have
recalled it many times over the years. On
more than one occasion I was involved in the
termination of employees because they
either didn’t have the benefit of the advice
that I received or didn’t listen to it. My
aunt’s logic was much more profound than I
realized at that time. What if I had not
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“
Common
sense can be,
and should
be, used to
formulate the
basis of good
principles
that define
our integrity.
”
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heeded her advice? I may have begun
cheating on my expense reports until I was
caught and summarily terminated. This
would have been a “skeleton in my closet.”
How would I have answered the question of
why I left an employer who caught my fraud?
Even worse, what if the ease of this simple
cheating led to more elaborate schemes to
unjustly enrich my personal financial
statements? Fortunately, I didn’t have to
experience this alternate path.
My aunt was a wise person. She possessed lots of common sense clearly based
on her own established beliefs and values.
Common sense is based on simple beliefs
that have been proven over the ages and
passed from generation to generation. What
amazes me is the fact that these beliefs are
so enduring. Common sense can be, and
should be, used to formulate the basis of
good principles that define our integrity.
The most bantered about business
phrase circulating today is “Corporate
Governance.” This has obviously emerged as
a result of the painful business experiences
that we have read about over the last five
years. The question is; how did we get to
this? The emergence and common use of
the phrase “Corporate Governance” is an
admission of our failures.
In the 1970s and 1980s the philosophy
and teachings of W. Edwards Deming were
changing the business environment.
Deming showed us that mass inspection of
the products that we produce at the end of
the assembly line was not the way to achieve
quality. Deming wrote and prophesized
that quality had to be built into the processes that feed into production including
design and purchasing. He also taught us to
improve every process as much as possible,
including the production process itself, to
achieve true quality. If these steps were
taken, he demonstrated that the quality of
the products would not need to be tested at
the end of the assembly line.
This simple common sense logic helped
United States businesses become more
competitive and better equipped to operate
in world markets. The Deming logic has
been extended to just about all elements of
business but it has ironically been lost or not
applied to the elements that have created the
emerging integrity crisis. We are once again
applying the quality control process to the
end of the assembly line with corporate
governance actions such as the SarbanesOxley legislation. How could we have allowed
such a lapse in our common sense?
Where Has Our Common Sense Gone?
—It was overshadowed by compromised
principles until it was drawn
Our principles are the basis of our
integrity. The formulation of principles is
one of the most important elements of our
personal characteristics that we should
develop as we prepare for a business
career. Principles built on sound qualities
ease every business decision that we make
in our careers. If our principles are
misguided or otherwise unsound, they
create shaky foundations for our business
careers and leave skeletons in our closets.
A house built on a shaky foundation will not
stand the test of time.
We test our principles as we go about our
lives using our own experiences and the
experiences of others. Unfortunately,
sometimes we have to look no further than
our leaders for examples of weak principles.
In the 1990s we watched our country’s
president employ compromised principles
in the Monica Lewinsky fiasco. The form of
his commitment to his spouse was a
personal decision for him to make but he
was not modeling the best principles for
any generation and particularly for our
younger generation.
Later in my career, as I was involved in cofounding and building Ariba, Inc., I was
faced with the same form of fateful decision
that faced other executives of the time. Our
company achieved a leadership position and
was presented with a number of opportunities that came with that position. Several
times I was offered the opportunity to
participate in the initial public offering of
stock of other companies through friends
and family shares from investment bankers.
In all instances I barely knew the manage-
ment of the other companies and could
hardly be described as either “friend” or
“family.” As I reflected on the first offer I
remembered the advice of my aunt. It took
me about a second to decline the offer and I
have never regretted that decision. These
offers would have given me some financial
reward but I would only have received them
because of my position at Ariba, Inc. I
proposed a policy to Ariba’s board of
directors that such offers could not be
accepted by anyone under any circumstances.
This policy was immediately approved.
History has shown that accepting these
offers would have been a mistake because it
would have caused all management decisions to be questioned; particularly the
decision of who we selected as our investment bankers to manage our own initial
public stock offering. Later, when I read
about business leaders in other companies
who accepted these offers (as part of the
prosecution of some of the investment
bankers of the time), I was surprised by
some of the names. It doesn’t portray an
image of high integrity. I still reflect on it
when I read about these people or have the
occasion to deal with them.
I was somewhat touched by Andrew and
Lea Fastow’s negotiations to ensure that
their prison sentences would not overlap so
that one of them would always be available
for the rearing of their children. This
sampling of their principles doesn’t
correspond to the principles that allowed
them both to commit illegal acts and to harm
so many investors and employees of Enron.
There are many examples of people who
had good principles but ignored the
common sense of following them, which
complicated business careers and ultimately
led to embarrassing punishment. Our
common sense seems to be forgotten and
tired and does not seem to drive the
decisions of some of our business leaders.
Where Have Our Principles Gone?
— They were steadfast until our sense of
responsibility was withdrawn
If we admit our errors, we demonstrate
by leadership that we understand them and
have learned from their consequences. In
Gary Smalley’s books about family values and
parenting he stresses the importance of
admitting a mistake to your children when
you make one. I have used this advice in the
fourteen years that I have been a parent.
Last Father’s Day my wife encouraged our
three children to share the things that they
admired about me as their father. My
eleven-year-old son noted that he valued
my willingness to come to him when I made
a mistake and apologize for my actions. The
teaching from Mr. Smalley was a blessing to
me because it fostered respect from my son.
If given the opportunity to relive her
life, I would bet that Martha Stewart would
make a different decision than her now
fateful mistake to trade-in the stock of
ImClone Systems. The investigation that
followed suggested that she traded-in this
stock using insider information and
attempted to cover-up her actions, both of
which are illegal. This is even more
troubling when you consider that she was a
member of the board of directors of the
New York Stock Exchange at that time. I
would also bet that she has learned that
once an error is made, it is always the best
course of action to come forward and admit
the wrongdoing rather than to try to cover
it up and create a tangled web of lies, which
is what ultimately did her in.
In the Monica Lewinsky scandal,
President Clinton compounded the
situation by lying in his interpretation of
what happened. The playback of his
comments provides a stunning example of
how certain leaders work to avoid the
responsibility for their actions. Why would
he lie? Was he afraid of the legal implications of his actions? I’ve often wondered if
he would have been respected more if he
would have told the truth at the beginning.
As business leaders we will make some
bad decisions. As entrepreneurs, we know
that we will make errors and we have
developed skills to react to them and adjust
our course of action for the better interests
of our companies. This is a survival and
success tactic that has served entrepreneurs for generations. Yet, with the recent
wave of corporate scandals we have
initiated a judicial and regulatory process
that has no tolerance for any form of errors
or mistakes and has moved to maximize
penalties. In a May 2004 interview, New
York State Attorney General Eliot Spitzer
stated “…there is a zero tolerance
standard–one infraction of a real ethical
mandate and you’re gone. There are no
excuses, and there are no explanations. It
may sound harsh, but in order to recoup
what we’ve lost, we need to begin with this
approach.” With this type of judicial and
regulatory philosophy it’s no wonder that
we see leaders failing and avoiding to take
responsibility for their actions.
Where Has Our Sense of Responsibility
Gone?
– It was litigated until it was foregone
The American legal system has disappointed and failed our business process and
this problem is growing every day. While
there are good aspects of any profession,
our country’s legal profession has a dark
side that is as sinister as the dark side in
the original Star Wars movie trilogy. The
large plaintiff class action law firms have
attacked businesses for a number of years.
Under the guise of being the advocate for
the common investor and protector of
investor interests they have built very large
practices with one of the largest having
relieved various corporations or their
liability insurers of $30 billion dollars over
the last thirty years alone.
A closer look at the practices of one of
these firms reveals an interesting story. A
recent study by one of the premier business
magazines noted that 80 percent of the time
they achieved damage settlements for their
plaintiffs but that half of the settlements are
absorbed by their legal fees. That can
certainly provide for a life of club memberships, chartered jets and private art
collections similar to the lives of the
corporate executives that they loath.
This may seem like a successful and
lawful practice on the surface, but when you
look below you find that federal prosecutors
are investigating the firm for illegally
paying 10 percent kickbacks to one of the
lead plaintiffs (a convicted felon himself) in
a significant number of their class action
lawsuits, a practice that is illegal under state
laws. By any standard, that is a lot of money.
If these allegations are true, a firm that
considers itself the champion of the
individual investor operates no differently
than the allegations it throws at corporations and management in countless actions.
The litigation chaos extends into the
medical and healthcare profession. The
record high levels of malpractice litigation
and punitive damages have resulted in
insurance premiums for medical professionals at astronomical levels and this is
growing. I recently listened to an obstetrics
and gynecology physician who described
how many extra hours were required to pay
for the additional insurance costs while
keeping his income constant. His days and
weeks were growing so long that he was
concerned that fatigue and burnout would
make him more likely to make a mistake.
What an irony—his long hours to pay for the
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insurance were increasing the probability
of creating an insurance claim. This
physician left his profession and is now
working as a sales representative in an
unrelated profession.
This is a tragic irony that represents a
deep departure from common sense. If
more doctors come to the same conclusion,
the remaining doctors will carry the burden
of the insurance premiums. This will result
in much more than a straw that breaks the
camel’s back.
Even generalized litigation such as
contract breech, property damage or general
claims have experienced the development of
protracted legal due process. Discovery
continues for years, multiple motions are
filed to choke the other party and the courts,
and as many parties as possible are dragged
into the battle to share possible settlement
costs. All along the way, the legal billing
meter is running.
This is not justice or the honorable
acceptance of responsibility. It is the
avoidance of responsibility through a
broken process of litigation. Anyone who
has experienced litigation understands why
people and organizations spend lots of time
avoiding responsibility. As a result, we have
reached a time where the costs of litigation
have caused businesses to fail, have altered
careers and have lost any semblance of
common sense.
A study of the German legal system in
comparison to our system shows some
interesting differences. The German
discovery process is limited and focuses on
the key facts instead of the documents,
photographs, transcripts from protracted
depositions, analyst reports and anything
else that can document damages. The
German legal system controls damage
awards based on a well documented scale of
damages resulting from tort litigation in
Germany rather than allowing each trial
judge and each jury to separately determine
damages (something that can be equated to
gambling). For example, a broken leg in a
car accident in New York City might
produce a jury award of $300,000 however
in Germany it would result in an award of
$30,000. Pain and suffering awards are
much lower in Germany than in the United
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States and Germany doesn’t recognize the
concept of punitive damages. Interestingly,
Germans pay their lawyers much less than
the standard one-third of damage recovery
contingency fee collected by successful
plaintiffs counsel in the United States.
All of these differences result in a lower
volume of litigation in Germany than in the
United States. This translates into lower
costs to administer trials and also lower
insurance premiums. Imagine what would
happen if we made one simple change in
the American legal system by requiring
both party’s legal fees to be paid by the
losing party in any court trial or settlement?
I am advised that merely eliminating
punitive damages would be a big step in the
resolution of the health care crisis that is
looming on the horizon and is very, very
close to exploding.
Regretfully, the trial lawyers are one of
the largest lobbying groups in Washington,
D.C. They have fought long and hard to
defend the American legal system because
it provides so much opportunity for them to
capitalize on the weaknesses and common
sense lapse.
Our legal system is broken and out of
balance. We need to take a tip from nature.
Natural ecological systems, such as the bio
systems in a pond, are based on a balance of
the elements that are working together.
Whenever one element overpowers the
other the impact will change the entire
ecosystem and will damage or kill multiple
other elements and even destroy the
pond completely.
What is Left after the Litigation is Done?
—Overpowering regulations where once there
were none
The final indicators of lost common
sense are the regulations created in the
wake of misplaced principles and failure to
take responsibility. W. Edwards Deming
would turn over in his grave if he saw how
we used rules, regulations and legislation to
fix problems at the tail end of the development chain!
The Sarbanes-Oxley legislation has many
benefits but it is not perfect. It is intended
to protect and help investors but it has many
affects that are counter to this purpose. It
imposes tremendous compliance burdens
on companies. The costs to maintain the
type of corporate governance processes are
staggering. This is causing companies to
explore the reverse process of taking their
companies off the public markets and
returning to their privately-held status to
avoid the impact. Perhaps even worse, many
entrepreneurs who are looking at the future
of their companies no longer view offering
their stock for general public participation
in an initial public stock offering as a
desirable goal. This will leave investors with
fewer alternatives when savvy management
teams choose to sell their companies to
larger organizations as a growth strategy
rather than to offer their stock to the public
as a means to raise capital to grow their
businesses.
We are similarly pelting rules and
regulations on the area of accounting for
stock options. I have engaged in the
discussion of the common sense of the new
practice of expensing the non-cash charges
and costs of incentive stock option programs with a number CPAs, including some
who serve on the accounting standards
boards that set the rules. “Off the record”
many would agree that this new requirement is a ridiculous practice. These charges
are based on Black-Scholes assumptions
and algorithms that result in calculations
that assess what the stock options are worth.
They result in assumed charges that are to
be recorded in the financial statements of
the companies that use stock options for
their employees.
While using this calculation in the
expensing of stock options is theoretically
correct, it results in financial statements
that are difficult to understand. Non-cash
charges, and particularly the underlying
calculations of the Black-Scholes method,
bear no relationship to the operations of
the business. The average investor who
wants to understand how much money the
business is making will be confused. The
professional analysts who track stocks will
have access to the management teams of
the companies and can gain some understanding of what is happening but the
average investor—the person that the
accounting standards boards are trying to
help—is totally confused. As the CFO of
Ariba, Inc., I had to deal with non-cash
charges from stock options and BlackScholes calculations. Even the savviest Wall
Street analysts asked me for simple
financial statements that took these
charges out so that they could see how we
were really performing. Sometimes we
over-regulate our business environment to
the point of losing common sense. The
United States legislature made a decent
attempt at addressing corporate integrity
with Sarbanes-Oxley but it didn’t spend
the time to get it right and businesses are
dealing with the shortcomings. W.
Edwards Deming would join me in
wondering why we want to do so much to
over-regulate the impact of corporate and
management integrity issues and so little
to address the root cause.
Common Sense is Much too Uncommon
Sometime in his lifetime between 1694
and 1778, Voltaire said that “common sense is
not so common.” He may have been ahead of
his time or this issue may be an issue for the
ages. We should reflect on this statement.
As business professionals we need to
define our principles and consistently
integrate them into our decisions. We
should never compromise our principles
because they define the integrity that we
are known by and that, more than anything,
is our best credential. With sound principles we will be leading by example for the
next generation of business leaders. We will
be doing the best that we can to protect
investors and keep the regulators and rule
making bodies focused on issues that build
markets rather than on defining practices
to police them.
We need to instill a doctrine of taking
responsibility and defining principles and
values in our business school curriculum at
both the graduate and undergraduate level.
This is as important as teaching the time
value of money. So far, there are few
examples of business schools who have
really taken this seriously. Business schools
should engage in ethics case studies with
serious hypothetical scenarios to explore
the impact of decisions and to understand
the consequences. They should also find
ways to integrate real life ethics examples
into the students’ college life to reinforce
the issues. This may be an opportunity for
some of the executives who have been
engaged in scandals to add some value by
accepting invitations to classrooms to lead
discussions of their experiences and errors.
There is no better teacher than experience.
As parents we are guiding our children
into an endless number of career choices
and the development of principles and
values with the understanding that ethics
and integrity is important for all of them. I
offer the following simple ideas that will
help children understand how important
this is:
■ Spend time discussing ethics with
children who are entering their teen years.
Children at this age love to engage in adult
discussions. This is an important topic and
it helps prepare them to become an adult.
■ Read Aesop’s Fables with them.
■ Talk openly about your principles and
why you have established them as your own.
■ Talk about everyday ethics issues and
examples. A fourteen- year-old really wants
to understand what a public figure like
Martha Stewart did to warrant her trial.
■ Talk to them about the importance of
taking responsibility for their actions.
Nothing could be more important because
by taking responsibility we understand the
need to execute with positive actions.
■ Set aside an ethics hour each week for
these types of discussions.
All of these things will be supporting the
idea of putting the quality control process
for ethics, integrity, principles and values at
the beginning of the assembly line rather
than the need to install punitive actions and
processes at the end with litigation,
regulation and punishment.
Oh, when will they ever learn?
Oh, when will they ever learn?
From American Journal of Business, fall 2004.
Reprinted with permission.
Edward P. Kinsey is co-founder and former
executive vice president of Ariba, an enterprise Internet software company that
provides online commerce solutions for
the Enterprise Spend Management (ESM)
market. He is an active entrepreneur and
start-up capital investor in Silicon Valley
through his venture capital fund, Determination Ventures, and as a partner in The
Kinsey Hills Group. He is also the chairperson of the Kinsey Family Foundation, a nonprofit foundation focused on providing
assistance to children and children’s causes,
and young men and women whose lives
have been affected by unfortunate circumstances. He has served on the boards
of numerous corporate, educational and
non-profit organizations including
Comergent Technologies, Firm58, DiCarta,
Embark, BUILD, The University of Toledo,
the Central Cities Ministries of Toledo and
the San Carlos, California Little League.
Previously, Ed has served Silicon Valley
companies as the vice president and CFO
of CenterView Software, as VP of operations and CFO of Zenger-Miller, and as the
corporate controller of Rasna. He also
served in various finance roles at Wells
Fargo Bank in San Francisco. He began his
business career in the audit and consulting departments of international firms
PriceWaterhouseCoopers and KPMG.
Edward earned a bachelor of business administration degree in accounting from The
University of Toledo in 1979 and holds Certified Public Accounting certificates in
Ohio and California. In 2002, he was inducted into Toledo’s College of Business
Administration Hall of Fame. He was also
inducted into the Hungarian American Hall
of Fame that same year. He is the 2004 recipient of Toledo’s College of Business
Administration’s prestigious “Pacemaker of
the Year” award, which is presented to one
person annually in recognition of his or her
outstanding achievements in business and
service to the university and community. He
is currently serving on Alpha Kappa Psi’s
Chairman’s Advisory Council.
Edward is married to Lisa and is the father
of Katie, Grant and Ashley. His personal interests include music with emphasis on
perfecting his piano skills, collecting vintage automobiles, collecting art, cycling,
studying the French culture and writing.
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F O U N D AT I O N U P D AT E
2008 Case Competition
Through the Case
Competition, students
were introduced to the
realities of decision
making—including
incomplete informa-
At the Reno Success Institute in February, Foundation Director David Wendroff (right) presented team ‘GG Jr.’ from UCLA the first place
award at the Case Competition.
tion, time constraints
and conflicting goals—
giving them first-hand
experience in analyzing business situations.
Chapters compete for educational
grants in four regional contests
FOR THE SECOND YEAR, THE ALPHA
Kappa Psi Foundation sponsored the Case
Competition at February’s Success Institute.
This year’s case focused on the development
of a pricing and promotion strategy for a
product in a non-profit environment.
Through the foundation’s Case Competition, students were introduced to the
realities of decision making—including
incomplete information, time constraints
and conflicting goals—giving them firsthand experience in analyzing business
situations. The competition was designed
to stimulate students’ thinking by challenging their capabilities and preparing them
for future managerial decision making.
Teams placing first, second and third
place were awarded $1,000, $500 and $250
scholarships respectively. The scholarships
CASE
COMPETITION
Congratulations to the following teams for placing in the 2008
Case Competition. Each received scholarships from the Alpha
Kappa Psi Foundation’s Carlton J. Siegler Scholarship Fund:
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were provided through the Carlton J. Seigler
Scholarship Fund. A complete list of winners
can be found below.
Record number of scholarships
awarded for upcoming academic year
IN APRIL, THE FOUNDATION’S SCHOLARship committee selected 24 recipients for
2008-09 academic scholarships—an all-time
record. The average size of a scholarship was
approximately $1,000.
The scholarships were funded through
endowments established by alumni, or
created in honor of alumni. Through an
endowment, a gift is invested and only its
interest income is used to support annual
scholarships. A donor may name the
endowment and fund it with an outright gift
of cash, appreciated securities or through a
will bequest. To successfully endow a
scholarship, the foundation suggests a gift of
$25,000 or more.
A T L A N TA
First – William and Mary (Team BLUE)
Second – Wesleyan College (Mosaic)
Third – Maryland (Big Diamonds Consulting)
PHILADELPHIA
First – Binghamton (Innovention)
Second – Seton Hall (Team Leach)
Third – Seton Hall (Team Jefferson)
CHICAGO
First – Illinois (Hephaestus’ Forge LLP)
Second – Illinois (J. Dallas Consulting)
Third – Kansas State (TC Consulting)
RENO
First – UCLA (GG Jr.)
Second – Oregon (Team Analyze This!)
Third – UCLA (Sigma Consulting)
2008-09 SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS
Amy E. Benes
Drake ‘05
Jessica A. Birchwell
Kentucky ‘07
Erin M. Chase
Nebraska ‘06
Phillip A. Chowaniec
Gonzaga ‘07
Joseph M. Correnti
Binghamton ‘07
Huan Du
Georgia Tech ‘07
J.D. Sparks
Scholarship
William A. Donnelly
Midwest Scholarship
Theodore G. Ehrsam
Scholarship
William A. Donnelly
Northwest Scholarship
William A. Donnelly
Northeast Scholarship
Carlton J. Siegler
Scholarship
Danielle Findley
Northern Colorado ‘06
Haley C. Flowers
Toledo ‘06
Brittany L. Folds
Western Carolina ‘06
Angela N. Garcia
Texas Tech ‘06
Carol D. Hall
Tennessee State ‘07
Jesse Kuiper
Georgia ‘06
William A. Donnelly
Westcentral Scholarship
William A. Donnelly
Eastcentral Scholarship
Fraternity Presidents
Scholarship
William A. Donnelly
Southcentral Scholarship
William A. Donnelly
Southern Scholarship
Kenneth W. Hufford
Accounting Scholarship
Scott T. Lathrup
Kentucky ‘07
Kimberly A. Linton
Butler ‘05
Megan M. Longnecker
Iowa State ‘06
Mitchell T. McCauslin
Missouri State ‘07
Aseel E. Moosa
Pennsylvania ‘07
Erin M. Murphy
Butler ‘07
William E. Westerdahl
Scholarship
Fraternity Presidents
Scholarship
William A. Donnelly
Northcentral Scholarship
William A. Donnelly
Central Scholarship
William A. Donnelly
Eastern Scholarship
Jesse H. Bert
Scholarship
Allison M. Niendiek
Southern Illinois ‘04
Amanda L. Oppenheim
Arizona State ‘07
Michelle A. Rahman
Virginia ‘07
Arianne A. Salandy
Winthrop ‘07
Desiree Segobiano
Florida ‘05
Tomas Vacek
Stanford ‘07
William A. Donnelly
Scholarship
William A. Donnelly
Southwest Scholarship
William A. Donnelly
Mideast Scholarship
Adrew P. Duli
Scholarship
William A. Donnelly
Southeast Scholarship
William D. Reeves
Scholarship
Foundation salutes AKPsi’s campus
and community leaders
IN JANUARY, THE ALPHA KAPPA PSI
Foundation announced the members of the
2007-08 All-AKPsi Academic Team. In all, a
record 214 students were recognized with
team honors—up from 129 last year.
The All-AKPsi Academic Team recognizes those members who maintain
excellence in academic standing while
making positive contributions to their
chapter, campus and community.
The selection process measures an
applicant’s ability to balance the pursuit of a
degree with the development of leadership
skills, interactive extracurricular participation and a sense of social responsibility — all
of which are all necessary attributes for
successful growth in one’s life and career.
Candidates needed to have junior or senior
full-time status and a grade point average of
3.5 (on a 4.0 system) or higher.
There was no limit to how many students
could be named to the All-AKPsi Academic
Team. From among the remarkable applicants, six received “Team Captain” honors
and were presented with educational grants.
This is the seventh year the foundation
has sponsored the Academic Team. A
complete roster of team members is listed
on page 22.
The foundation’s 2007-08
Annual Fund Campaign will end
on June 30. Please join our loyal
foundation supporters by
sending your tax-deductible
contribution today. Gifts can be
sent via the enclosed envelope
or online at akpsi.org.
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2 0 0 7 - 0 8 A L L - A K P S I A C A D E M I C T E A M C A P TA I N S & R O S T E R
Daniel J. Bagwell
Kansas State ‘07
Haley C. Flowers
Toledo ‘06
Christopher M. King
Georgetown ‘06
Vanessa C. Morris
Missouri Western ‘06
Mallory J. Rubin
Denver ‘04
Lindsay R. Swisher
Indiana ‘06
Major: Management
Information Systems
GPA: 3.96
Major: Marketing &
International Business
GPA: 3.90
Major: Finance &
GPA: 3.95
Major: Finance &
Economics
GPA: 3.76
Major: Finance
GPA: 3.99
Major: Marketing &
GPA: 3.99
“My involvement in
AKPsi has developed me
professionally and
academically. I have
learned time management skills as well as
how to work in diverse
environments.”
“There is no doubt in my
mind that my
involvement in campus
organizations, particularly
AKPsi, set the foundation
that is necessary for
success in the business
world as well as the
greater community.”
“While being a member
of Alpha Kappa Psi, I am
challenged on a
continuous basis not
only to motivate my
brothers but also to lead
by example and achieve
my daily goals.”
“My involvement on
campus, both inside and
outside of AKPsi, are
expanding my education
and experience far
beyond the point that any
traditional class could.”
“AKPsi will help me
achieve my career goals
because of the level of
confidence that this
fraternity and the people
in it have given to me.”
“My membership in
AKPsi has, and will
continue to give me
opportunities to be
involved in my
community.”
Daniel is the director of
corporate relations for
Kansas State’s MIS Club,
and as a member of the
business student
council, he created and
maintains the council’s
Web site. He’s also the
social chair for KSU’s
chapter of the National
Society of Collegiate
Scholars and has
volunteered with Boy
Scouts of America. As a
Forbes Field 1st Five
council member, he
works to give the
concerns of enlisted
military personnel a
voice amongst the
higher ranks.
The Gamma Eta’s former
chaplain recently served
as professional
development chair and
brought six speakers to
the chapter. She is a
university ambassador,
and a member of the
Student Wellness
Awareness Team and
Campus Activities and
Programming. For five
years she has helped
prepare Thanksgiving
dinners for the needy
and has made three trips
to Southern Mississippi
to help with Hurricane
Katrina relief work.
CENTRAL REGION
Daniel Bagwell, Kansas State ’07 *
Loretta Barthuly, Kansas State ‘07
Joni Gehrt, Kansas State ‘06
John McNair, Kansas State ‘07
Darcy Osterhaus, Kansas State ‘05
Gina Wagle, Kansas State ‘07
Mark Worden, Kansas State ‘07
Jeff Zimmerman, Kansas State ‘06
Vanessa Morris, Missouri Western ’06 *
Melissa Gray, Saint Louis ‘07
Sarah Laux, Saint Louis ‘05
Kevin Stuhlmann, Saint Louis ‘07
Jesse Thornburg, Saint Louis ‘07
Emily Binger, Southeast Missouri ‘05
Christina Cato, Southeast Missouri ‘06
Rita Jo Dirnberger, Southeast Missouri ‘07
Brandon Kremer, Southeast Missouri ‘05
David Neusel, Southeast Missouri ‘06
Scott Price, Southeast Missouri ‘04
Jeff Pruellage, Southeast Missouri ‘06
Denise Schrock, Wichita State ‘07
EASTERN REGION
Anna Gula, Buffalo ‘06
Lisa Klispie, Buffalo ‘07
Eric Riddle, Penn State ‘06
Jason Hornberger, Shippensburg ‘06
Laura Yost, West Virginia ‘05
EASTCENTRAL REGION
Sean Detwiler, Case Western ‘06
Courtney Downs, Case Western ‘05
Matt Fritz, Miami ‘05
Jessica Jones, Miami ‘05
Lauren King, Miami ‘05
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Chris has held several
officer positions within
the chapter, including copresident. He is a senior
financial analyst for
Georgetown’s Student
Investment Fund, and is
a peer advisor and a
member of the business
school’s academic
council. Off campus he is
involved with DC Schools
Tutoring Program. Chris
is a member of both the
Beta Gamma Sigma and
Financial Management
Association honor
societies.
Jaclyn Nowell, Miami ‘06
Kelly O'Brien, Miami ‘06
Rachel Pumper, Miami ‘06
Erika Von Borcke, Miami ‘05
Shawn Miko, Ohio State ‘05
Allison Dagilis, Toledo ‘05
Brian Fillous, Toledo ‘06
Haley Flowers, Toledo ’06 *
Lee Ann Freeman, Toledo ‘07
Dave R. Rigotti, Toledo ‘07
MIDEAST REGION
Tameisha Henry, American ‘07
Magdalena Pumpalova, American ‘05
Patrick Crow, Christopher Newport ‘06
Jessi Hinz, Christopher Newport ‘06
Patricia Hoen, Christopher Newport ‘06
Sarah Polli, East Carolina ‘05
Michelle Ross, East Carolina ‘06
Meghan Atkinson, Elon ‘05
Chris Camia, Elon ‘06
Shannon Keane, Elon ‘05
Erika Lamanna, Elon ‘06
Kyle McGrath, Elon ‘06
Garrett Pittenger, Elon ‘06
Miya Stodghill, Elon ‘06
Chris King, Georgetown ’06 *
Sean DiBlasi, Maryland ‘07
Ryan Earle, Maryland ‘07
Laura Millavec, Maryland ‘07
Nick Rust, Maryland ‘07
Dan Senni, Maryland ‘07
Jeremy Stark, Maryland ‘07
Ryan Kabatchnick, NC State ‘06
Lynwood Hurdle, Old Dominion ‘06
Courtney Tanner, Radford ‘05
The Rho Upsilon’s
chapter president
volunteers with the
university’s admissions
office by making
contacts with high
school seniors. Vanessa
is also a statistics tutor
and member of the
Alpha Chi Honor Society.
Last year she won the
Alpha Kappa Psi’s
prestigious Psi Award,
recognizing her
leadership and
commitment to
promoting professional
development in her
chapter.
Lauren Gallagher, Towson ‘06
James Hardesty, Towson ‘06
Brian Horr, Towson ‘06
Karishma Desouza, Virginia ‘05
Chris Holland, Virginia ‘05
Will Manderscheid, Virginia ‘06
Allison Donnelly, Virginia Tech ‘05
Shaina Duckworth, Virginia Tech ‘06
Cydni Griswold, William & Mary ‘05
MIDWEST REGION
Brad Bohall, Ball State ‘06
Mandy Caldwell, Ball State ‘07
Jordan Hornbaker, Ball State ‘06
Brittany Singleton, Ball State ‘06
Forrest Heyman, Butler ‘05
Rominna Villasenor, DePaul ‘06
Val Agnew, Indiana ‘06
Kim Nowakowski, Indiana ‘07
Lindsay Swisher, Indiana ’06 *
Jessica May, Indiana State ‘05
Andrew Pyle, Indiana State ‘06
Allon Renfro, Kentucky ‘06
Allie Haertling, Murray State ‘06
Kinzie Kiser, Purdue ‘05
Mallory has held several
officer positions within
the Beta Chapter and is
currently serving as VP of
administration. She is a
university ambassador,
and is involved in the
Pioneer Leadership and
University Honors
programs. She has also
been a mentor in the
freshmen orientation
program and led campus
tours. Mallory recently
conducted a financial
event study on the
impact of SEC comment
letters on stock prices, of
which she is basing her
honors thesis.
Gordana Radmilovic, Purdue ‘07
Marc Van den Dobbelsteen, Purdue ‘07
Karee Shapiro, Wisconsin ‘05
NORTHCENTRAL REGION
Ryan Bouckaert, Creighton ‘06
Katie Dirks, Creighton ‘05
Brandon Kenig, Creighton ‘06
Brandon Mehl, Creighton ‘05
Ashley Tegels, Creighton ‘04
Amy Benes, Drake ‘05
Pooja Bhatt, Drake ‘07
Michael Day, Drake ‘04
Philip Gaynor, Drake ‘06
Meghan Harr, Drake ‘07
Theresa Kuehmichel, Drake ‘05
Shivani Kumar, Drake ‘07
Austin Mitchell, Drake ‘07
Kim Pfannebecker, Drake ‘07
Andy Schroeder, Drake ‘07
Greg Seko, Drake ‘07
Megan Weber, Drake ‘05
Erin Gehlsen, Iowa ‘07
Alicia Houselog, Minnesota ‘06
Kenny Juskowiak, Minnesota ‘05
Amy Pierzchalski, Minnesota ‘05
Jon Podvin, Minnesota ‘05
Alana Popp, Minnesota ‘04
NORTHEAST REGION
Lauren Spielberg, Binghamton ‘07
Megan Warfield, Binghamton ‘07
Brian DeSimone, Hofstra ‘06
Valerie McDonald, Hofstra ‘06
Alicia Mucha, Hofstra ‘07
Shivan Patel, NYU ‘06
Lindsay served as the
Beta Gamma’s alumni
corporation VP where
she brought back the
alumni newsletter and
significantly increased
attendance at the
chapter’s homecoming
event. Most recently she
served the chapter as
finance committee cochair. As treasurer of the
Women’s Student
Association, Lindsay
helped to raise more
than $6,000 for a local
domestic violence
shelter. She is also a
student manager at the
Indiana University
Audtorium.
Elyse Rinaldi, NYU ‘05
Kim Kassing, Seton Hall ‘06
NORTHWEST REGION
Stephanie Bartlett, Oregon ‘06
Jeremy Goldsmith, Oregon ‘05
Veronica Jin, Oregon ‘07
Hannah Mason, Oregon ‘07
Sean Ritter, Oregon ‘07
Brenden Summers, Oregon ‘07
SunJoo You, Oregon ‘07
Iviee Li, Oregon State ‘07
Kendra Borja, Seattle ‘04
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Amy Valastro, Lamar ‘07
Chris Fleming, Loyola N.O. ‘06
Tamrah Swartzfager, Loyola N.O. ‘06
Jasmine Scott, Sam Houston ‘07
Brittany Smith, Sam Houston ‘07
Angela Garcia, Texas Tech ‘06
SOUTHEAST REGION
Allie Schwartz, Central Florida ‘07
Rikesh Amin, Florida ‘06
Jessica Bochman, Florida ‘06
James Glover, Florida ‘07
Rachel Kane, Florida ‘05
John Tenney, Florida ‘05
Tyrone Smith, Florida A&M ‘06
Brittany Wade, Florida A&M ‘07
Meliza Frias, Florida Intern’l ‘07
Jennifer Houston, Florida Intern’l ‘07
Andres Rodriguez, Florida Intern’l ‘07
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+ spirit band key ring
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+ women’s black athletic shorts
Perfect for the gym, the beach, or just lounging
around! Black, with AKPsi letters in white. Shorts
are standard length with v-notch legs, 3” inseams
and elastic waistbands. Sizes tend to run small.
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alumni mentor! M-332 $5.95
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M-100
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M-102
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The perfect shirt for any child! This gray cotton
tee has “Future AKPsi” printed in white on the
chest. Soft durable cotton makes this shirt
comfortable to wear, and perfect for passing on
to a younger sibling! Sizes 2T-4T. M-366 $8.95
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+ Greek letters (inside application). M-100 $1.50
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+ Mini coat of arms (outside application). M-105 $1.75
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Colin McCranie, Florida State ‘07
Briana Sell, Georgia ‘06
Susie Womick, Georgia ‘07
Katie Dieterman, Georgia Tech ‘05
Phillip Kim, Georgia Tech ‘07
Abhishek Narula, Georgia Tech ‘06
Viniya Patidar, Georgia Tech ‘06
Kimia Solaimanishad, Georgia Tech ‘06
Christian Bogue, South Carolina ‘07
Monica Washington, S. C. State ‘06
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Cayla Culver, Stetson ‘05
Casey Fulp, Stetson ‘06
Lucy Guy, Wesleyan College ‘06
Carla Ruiz-Ney, Wesleyan College ‘05
Lauren Evans, Winthrop ‘06
SOUTHERN REGION
Catherine Finkley, Alabama State ‘07
JaLysa Smith, Alabama State ‘07
Ashley Kendrick, Auburn ‘06
Gena Eller, Samford ‘05
Allison Nygaard, Samford ‘06
Janay Carver, Tennessee State ‘06
Mack Cox, Tennessee State ‘07
Carol Hall, Tennessee State ‘07
D'Andra Isabel, Tennessee State ‘06
Adam James, Arizona ‘06
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Volunteering Just Got Better!
Recent studies have shown that more individuals are giving of their time
and talent to various organizations throughout the United States and the
world. However, the time each person is willing and able to give has
decreased significantly. As a volunteer-reliant organization, Alpha Kappa
Psi has examined its volunteer structure and made changes in order to grow
with current trends in volunteerism.
Our new program, the Chapter Advisory Board (CAB), is designed to meet these
changes. Through CAB positions, our alumni provide area-specific guidance to
chapters by mentoring student leaders on topics such as finance, recruitment
and programming. Time commitment is minimal, as each CAB position requires
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(under ‘Volunteer Opportunities’). With as many as 1,000 CAB positions available,
there’s never been a better time to volunteer for your fraternity!
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Ralph Moor, Georgia State ‘33-Life, a retired educator and government official, shares common-sense
financial advice with Georgia State students. That comes in handy during a volatile time when prices of
stocks, gold and oil jump around from day to day.
Simple Economics
One of Georgia State’s oldest living alums teaches
old-fashioned principles to a new generation to help
them avoid financial pitfalls
BY BILL TORPY
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THE ELDERLY GENT WITH A BROAD SMILE AND A
walker ambled into the Georgia State University
lecture hall on a dire mission.
Some 80 students in the cavernous hall looked up
from their computers as Ralph Moor produced a
device from a box. "How many of you have a tea bag
squeezer?" he asked.
Blank stares.
"Well, here one is," Moor said. "I show you this to
illustrate that we are bombarded by so many things
today that are of no use."
Moor, a retired educator and government official
who at 95 is one of the school's oldest living alums,
wants to teach the digital generation a lesson on a
subject many are sorely lacking knowledge of: "the
immutable laws of economics."
Those laws are as certain, he said, as gravity — and
potentially more devastating than an oak tree crashing
through a roof. Simply put, Moor, whose financial
temperament was forged when Herbert Hoover was
president, wants to warn today's young, easy spenders
of the age-old "recipe for disaster: Agree to pay more
than it is worth, no money down, low interest to start,
take unlimited time to pay, spend more than is earned
and have no savings."
Visiting the introductory economics class last week
was part of his ongoing late-in-life passion of visiting
college and high school classrooms with his message. "I
want to poverty-proof people," he said before going in.
Moor's first rule — "spend less than is received" —
is something people should have learned by third
grade. But learning it and living it are two different
things, according to figures from Nellie Mae, a student
loan company owned by Sallie Mae.
A 2005 survey found that three-quarters of
undergraduates use plastic and the average student
owes $2,169 in credit-card debt. Often, those students
sign up for those cards as freshmen while walking
through student centers and tables set up by creditcard marketers hoping to snag fresh faces. By senior
year, students are nearly $3,000 in such debt, according
to the Nellie Mae survey. Add an average of $19,000 in
college loans, and college graduates can carry a millstone
from the start of their working career.
Universities are increasingly trying to combat this
through personal finance education. Georgia State
economics Professor Paula Stephan created a onehour credit wake-up call for incoming freshmen called
"Credit Card Craze." The idea, she said, came after
talking with Moor, who believes many young people
have never been taught the basics of real economics.
Last fall, more than 600 students took the class.
Moor, who graduated in 1937 from Georgia Tech
Evening School of Commerce, the forerunner of
Georgia State, has led a varied career. He has served as
an economics professor, executive secretary for the late
U.S. Sen. Richard Russell and 22 years with Georgia's
merit system.
He is twice a widower and, as he told the class, "The
AP Photo, Louie Favorite, Atlanta Journal-Constitution
ALUMNI NOTES
ARIZONA STATE
Stephen Vasquez ’72-Life retired
in April after 31 years with Philip
Morris USA. He is currently the vice
chairman of the Alpha Kappa Psi
Foundation Board of Directors. He
and his wife Debbie reside in Richmond, Va.
BUFFALO
William C. Schenk ’05 is working
on his MS in finance and plans to
graduate in May. He was hired by
Bryant and Stratton College as well
as Trocaire College to be an adjunct professor during the summer and fall semesters. He resides
in Amherst, N.Y.
CSU – NORTHRIDGE
Karen Shannahan (Schueller) ’88Life has relocated to the Offutt Air
Force Base in Omaha, Neb.
CENTRAL MICHIGAN
Richard J. Napoletano ’67 retired
after 30 years as the US Air Force’s
chief of morale support and recreation services. He and his wife
Pam reside in a retirement community in Lady Lake, Fla.
DELAWARE STATE
Daryl C. Brooks ’05 is employed by
the Department of Homeland
Security and perusing his masters
of science in information security
management from Bowie State
University.
He resides in
Mitchellville, Md.
FLORIDA
Arthur L. Burke ’57-Life retired after being a CPA for more than 48
years (45 with his own company).
He resides in Leesburg, Fla.
FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL
Yvette M. Perdomo ’95 and husband David ’92-Life welcomed a
daughter, Samantha, in November.
The family resides in Miami.
Thomas S. Monson, Utah ’48, is the 16th and current
president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day
Saints (LDS Church). A printer by trade, Monson spent
most of his life engaged in various church leadership
positions and in public service.
Appointed by Ronald Reagan to the President’s
Task Force for Private Sector Initiatives, Monson is
also a recipient of the Boy Scouts of America’s Silver
Buffalo and the World Organization of the Scout
Movement’s Bronze Wolf—both awards the highest
given in each respective organization. He currently
serves as a trustee of Brigham Young University and
the Church Board of Education.
Monson was ordained an apostle at age 36 and
served as president of the Quorum of the Twelve
Apostles from 1995 until the death of Gordon B.
Hinckley in 2008. He succeeded Hinckley as church
president in February.
IOWA
Robert L. Anderson ‘54 retired in
March after careers in life insurance, and public and management
accounting. He had his own accounting practice for 29 years in
Concord and Walnut Creek, Calif.
mother of our two sons and I together
celebrated our golden divorce anniversary
last year."
That statement drew a round of chuckles
from the polite and attentive audience.
"He gets their attention, which is really
important," Stephan said. "His life has
spanned so much."
Shay Lemond, a junior in economics who
watched Moor's presentation, said she was
so taken by her fellow students' overuse of
credit cards that she wrote a paper about it
last fall for a class.
"It's all over school; [obtaining a card] is
as easy as getting a pizza," she said. "Students have a very blasé attitude about credit
cards, about student loans."
Lemond said many of today's students,
who were raised by baby boomers, grew up
with a sense of optimism, that things would
JAMES MADISON
Juli P. Peterson ‘99 married Jason
Hibbard in November, 2006. They
reside in North Plainfield, N.J.
JOHN CARROLL
John F. Dix was appointed to the
board of directors of Wilson
Bohannon, Inc., in November. Wilson Bohannon has manufactured
locks for public utilities, pipelines,
construction and transportation
industries since 1860. He resides
in Columbus, Ohio.
Gary E. McVety ’79-Life is vice president of finance for Doskocil Manufacturing Company, Inc., in Arlington, Texas. Sold under the Petmate
brand, Doskocil is the number one
US manufacturer and marketer of
durable pet products.
CLARKSON
Gregg A. Cerosky ’84-Life returned
to college (after 22 years in business management) to obtain a
teaching degree in history from
Central Connecticut State Univ. He
resides in Glastonbury, Conn.
MISSOURI
Mariann L. Fenton ’88-Life and husband Dwayne welcomed a daughter, Emily Ann, in February. The family resides in Indianapolis.
KANSAS STATE
Larry L. Miles ‘58-Life was honored
to be present at the initiation of
his granddaughter Mickenzie
Brecht in November, 2006 (also of
the Alpha Omega Chapter). Larry
resides in Edmond, Okla.
MAINE
Heather M. Larrivee ’05 is a retail
management
trainee
for
Hannaford Supermarkets. She resides in Buxton, Maine.
MIDDLE TENNESSEE
Mark C. Raulston ’91-Life was promoted to agency manager for Tennessee Farmers Mutual Insurance
in Tullahoma, Tenn. Laurie A.
Raulston ’88-Life is a home loan
consultant for Countrywide
Home Loans in Manchester, Tenn.
MICHIGAN STATE
Richard D. Brounstein ’68-Life was
named CFO of NewCardio Inc. in
February. NewCardio’s software
and hardware products and services are intended to improve the
diagnosis and monitoring of cardiovascular disease and aid the
progress of drugs under development. He resides in Fremont, Calif., and serves as a member of the
fraternity’s Chairman’s Advisory
Council (CAC).
always improve, that loans to make today
better would get repaid tomorrow.
Michael Matthias, a finance major, said
Moor's advice was pretty obvious — keep a
low balance on credit cards, avoid having too
many cards and invest for the future.
"But what seems obvious is not to a lot of
MOOR'S TRUISMS
■
“Individuals [should] take responsibility for
their well-being by preparing for their survival.”
■
“Human wants are unlimited, but resources to
meet those wants are limited.”
■
Learn from your mistakes. “He who stumbles
twice over the same stone deserves to break
his neck.”
■
“Things refuse to be mismanaged [for] long.”
UNLV
Justin H. Carter ’01 was promoted
to senior internal auditor for Bally
Technologies. He resides in
Henderson, Nev.
NIAGARA
Franco Strangis ’88-Life and wife
Wendi welcomed a son, Christopher Gianfranco, in April, 2007. The
family resides in Webster, N.Y.
PENN STATE
Alex N. Barenblitt ’76-Life is director for business operations at eISG
in Baltimore, an asset management implementation company.
He is also the managing director
for Strategic Asset Intelligence,
LLC, a joint venture implementing
strategic asset solutions.
SAN DIEGO
Stephanie M. Rockwell ’03 moved
to Santa Barbara, Calif., and is a
sales assistant for Network Hardware Resale.
SAN DIEGO STATE
Sheryl L. Low ’88-Life married Mark
Sherman in May, 2007. They reside
in La Mesa, Calif.
Serena Seddio ’05 is serving in the
US Army as a platoon leader in a
combat support equipment company. She resides in Columbus, Ga.
people," he said.
Moor noted that the expected norms of
life are greater today than ever: Two and three
cars per family. Three or four TVs. Computers.
Cellphones. Expanded wardrobes.
“Our grandchildren expect to start off
with what we spent a lifetime achieving,” he
said. The list of wants is endless. Income,
however, is not. At some point, the growing
list of wants is not sustainable, he said.
Society will never go back to huddling
around a single family radio for entertainment or growing vegetables in the garden
out of necessity.
But he said a few old-fashioned, simple
truisms can prevent a young person from a
lifetime of trying to financially catch up.
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SOUTH CAROLINA STATE
Nyesha R. Newton ‘99 was promoted to branch chief of her division at the Department of Justice.
She recently established a homebased travel business, Smart and
Sassy Global Excursions.
SOUTH FLORIDA
Paul D. Greiner ‘03 married Dina
Kerrigan in November. They reside
in Melbourne, Fla.
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
Adrian N. Belic ‘90-Life premiered
his latest feature documentary,
Beyond the Call, in Los Angeles
and Washington, D.C. in April. The
film has screened at more than
100 film festivals on five continents winning 35 awards. His first
film, Genghis Blues, won the 1999
Sundance Audience Award and
was nominated for an Academy
Award in 2000.
Kurt Hahn ’59-Life was elected to
the board of the California Hospital Association. Hahn, who resides
in Healdsburg, Calif, is also is a
board member of the North
Sonoma County Hospital District.
William C. Himstreet ‘54-Life and
his wife of 64 years, Maxine, live in
a retirement home near family in
Issaquah, Wa. Bill is a past fraternity president (1962-65) and past
foundation chairman (1979-83).
TEXAS
Richard V. Battle ’70-Life was ap-
pointed by Texas Governor Rick
Perry to the Texas Judicial Council.
The council studies and reports on
the organization and practices of
the Texas judicial system. Richard is
vice president of sales for KeyTrak,
and has authored and published
three books related to leadership,
work ethic and faith. He serves on
the fraternity’s Chairman’s Advisory
Council (CAC).
TEXAS – BROWNSVILLE
Yolanda Sanchez ’95-Life is a selfemployed CPA in the Dallas Metro
area.
VIRGINIA TECH
Chester A. Duke Jr. ‘48-Life celebrated 55 years with New York Life
Insurance Company in February.
Chet resides in Timonium, Md.
M.C. Moore ’86-Life is the IT-manager – sales, marketing and data
warehousing for UCB. UCB is a global biopharma focusing on diseases
in three therapeutic areas—CNS,
inflammation and oncology. MC
served as AKPsi’s president from
2001-03. He resides in Atlanta.
WAYNE STATE
Gregory R. DuRoss ’70-Life accepted a position with the Federal Emergency Management
Agency (FEMA) as it works to rebuild and restaff following budget cuts in 2004 and 2005, just
prior to Hurricane Katrina. He resides in Washington, D.C.
WESTERN CAROLINA
Tony L. Bumgarner ’79-Life is a
lieutenant colonel is the US Marine Corps. He plans to retire/transition from the Marines in July. He
and his wife, Lieutenant Colonel
Stephanie Smith, have two children. The family resides in Chesapeake, Va.
WYOMING
Larry D. Roberts ’65-Life retired in
June, 2007, after 24 years with
Granite Construction Inc. as director of internal audit. He resides in
Fremont, Calif.
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Psi: [email protected], (317) 872-1567
(fax), or 7801 E 88th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46356-1233.
AUDIT ETERNAL
The following listing is for those Audit Eternal brothers reported between November 14 and May 1. Gifts in memory of an AKPsi brother are accepted by the Alpha Kappa Psi
Foundation. Once a gift is received, a card of acknowledgment is sent to the donor and, if possible, a card announcing the memorial contribution is sent to the immediate family
of the individual being honored.
BAYLOR
Roy A. Jolly ‘61-Life (10/28/2007)
Greensboro, N.C.
CSU-LONG BEACH
John H. Williams Jr. ‘80-Life (2/24/2007)
Tchula, Miss.
COLUMBIA
Robert F. Behan ‘57 (4/24/2007)
Madison, Conn.
DUKE
Dr. Irving J. Goffman ‘56-Faculty (11/16/1993)
EASTERN MICHIGAN
Richard D. Shaye ‘71-Life (2008)
Huntington Woods, Mich.
EMORY
William M. Campbell ‘47 (3/21/2008)
Lake City, Ga.
Will E. Lankford ‘49 (6/29/2007)
Decatur, Ga.
FLORIDA
Lucius B. Gravely Jr. ‘43-Faculty (4/15/2007)
Archer, Fla.
James R. Graves ‘27 (11/28/2006)
Vero Beach, Fla.
George E. Miller Jr. ‘49 (3/27/2008)
West Palm Bch, Fla.
Joseph D. Williams ‘42-Life (5/30/2007)
St. Augustine, Fla.
FLORIDA STATE
Robert G. Turner ‘94-Faculty
Tampa, Fla.
Glenn E. Underwood ‘62-Life (2/1/2006)
Bella Vista, Ark.
GEORGE WASHINGTON
John C. Clewlow ‘50 (3/12/2008)
James F. O’Connell ‘43-Life (12/6/2007)
Spartanburg, S.C.
ILLINOIS
Alonzo L. Hunter ‘46 (1/15/2008)
Savannah, Ga.
Hurshal C. Tummelson ‘45-Life (1/11/2008)
Champaign, Ill.
INDIANA
Grant W. Adams ‘57 (9/1/2007)
William H. Agan ‘65-Life (11/28/2004)
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Robert S. Anderson ‘41 (1/29/2000)
Ernest W. Anderson ‘42 (3/30/2006)
Don E. Artmeier ‘72 (5/8/2003)
Greensburg, Ind.
Gary L. Ash ‘53 (4/21/2003)
Liston L. Austin ‘36 (7/3/2005)
Robert W. Bain ‘43 (12/26/2003)
Robert H. Bales ‘57-Life (3/6/2008)
Danville, Ind.
James W. Bowers ‘44 (5/1/2003)
Huntington, Ind.
James F. Cairns ‘54 (7/5/2005)
Irving, Calif.
Robert F. Carmien ‘58-Life (10/26/2002)
Ft. Wayne, Ind.
Alan K. Clampitt ‘52 (8/22/2005)
Creston, Iowa
John L. Conway ‘52 (8/18/2003)
Myrtle Beach, S.C.
Sam W. Cullison ‘32 (8/7/2002)
Saint Louis, Mo.
Thomas E. Daily ‘55 (11/26/2003)
Bradenton, Fla.
Paul DiLabbio ‘58 (8/21/2003)
Oviedo, Fla.
Rolland L. Dove ‘58-Life (2/27/2005)
Rolla, Mo.
Edward P. Elsner Jr. ‘42 (4/24/2007)
Seymour, Ind.
Donald V. Fleenor ‘40 (2/10/2006)
Beaverton, Ore.
Richard H. Foster ‘37 (2/22/2004)
Marshall, Texas
Robert D. Franklin ‘41 (9/2/2005)
Ft. Myers, Fla.
William R. Funk ‘43 (4/22/2004)
Dekalb, Ill.
William R. Gale ‘46 (10/28/2001)
Chagrin Falls, Ohio
Virgil I. Hagy ‘51 (5/25/2004)
Ft. Wayne, Ind.
Philip D. Heinold ‘59 (2/22/2007)
Valparaiso, Ind.
John A. Holdcraft ‘40 (3/14/2003)
Bloomington, Ind.
Louis H. Howe ‘43 (6/14/2005)
La Mirada, Calif.
Edward G. Isberg ‘48 (8/20/2006)
Hammond, Ind.
Donald L. Jennings ‘31 (4/12/2001)
Howe, Ind.
Paul S. Jessup ‘29 (8/31/2004)
McHenry, Ill.
Gene B. Kern ‘39 (7/8/2001)
North Webster, Ind.
Walter L. Ketron ‘46 (8/7/2002)
Richmond, Ind.
Arthur D. King ‘48 (2/27/2007)
Columbus, Ind.
Margy P. Klein ‘80-Life (9/2006)
Cincinnati, Ohio
Julius E. Krueger ‘27 (1/20/2001)
Bloomington, Ind.
KANSAS
Guy C. Kidwell Jr. ‘48 (10/31/2005)
Lawrence, Kan.
LOUISIANNA TECH
Joe D. Waggonner ‘72-Honorary (10/7/2007)
Bossier City, La.
MARQUETTE
Ronald C. Erbetta ‘65 (4/13/2008)
San Diego, Calif.
Peter W. Nauert ‘62 (8/19/2007)
Santa Fe, N.M.
MIAMI (Fla.)
Robert A. Anderson ‘57-Life
Ottertail, Minn.
MIDDLE TENNESSEE
Monte Glass ‘70-Life (11/23/2006)
MISSOURI
Charles P. Hoffman ‘63 (6/27/2004)
Olathe, Kan.
Michael H. Shea ‘52 (12/11/2007)
Shawnee Msn, Kan.
MONTANA
Francis L. Polutnik ‘50 (1/23/2008)
Helena, Mont.
MONTCLAIR STATE
Caswell J. Ewan ‘90 (1/4/2008)
Upper Montclair, N.J.
NEVADA-LAS VEGAS
Rajiv A. Malaviarachchi ‘00
Las Vegas, Nev.
OKLAHOMA STATE
Karl F. McPheeters ‘51 (11/6/2007)
Oklahoma City, Okla.
RICHMOND
Marion L. Hall ‘57-Life (12/11/2007)
Mc Lean, Va.
Major David L. Yaggy ‘94 (3/14/2008)
Sparks, Md.
SHIPPENSBURG
Richard S. Hughes ‘2001 (1/28/2008)
Harrisburg, Pa.
SOUTH CAROLINA
Harold A. Staab ‘48-Life (7/5/2007)
New Smyrna Beach, Fla.
SOUTHERN BENEDICTINE COLLEGE
Edward J. Lanigan ‘69-Life (7/16/2007)
Memphis, Tenn.
ST. FRANCIS COLLEGE (N.Y.)
John W. Fahy ‘64-Life (4/1996)
Breezy Point, N.Y.
TRI-STATE
Daniel J. Drozdo ‘70-Life (12/31/2007)
Colfax, N.C.
VIRGINIA
Theodore N. Barth Jr. ‘43 (12/16/2006)
Maryville, Tenn.
VIRGINIA TECH
Fred L. Williams ‘56-Life (11/24/2007)
Pulaski, Va.
WEST TEXAS A&M
Leon C. Trekell ‘67-Faculty (2/29/2008)
Amarillo, Texas
Donald J. White ‘77-Life
Amarillo, Texas
WEST VIRGINIA
Gordon L. Dolfie ‘50-Life (2/13/2007)
La Canada, Calif.
NORTH CAROLINA – CHAPEL HILL
Glenn O. Mitchell Jr. ‘49-Life (12/12/2007)
Greensboro, N.C.
WISCONSIN-MILWAUKEE
M. D. Meade ‘58
Bettendorf, Iowa
Dennis M. Pural ‘58
Waukesha, Wisc.
NORTHWESTERN
Carl A. Zehner ‘37-Life (1/22/2008)
Carol Stream, Ill.
WYOMING
Lanny M. Stevens ‘72
Laramie, Wyo.
Phillip Lee isn’t satisfied with his current accomplishments or how far he’s come. “There’s still so much to do in life,” he said.
Driven by Success
At age 22, this young entrepreneur has two business degrees,
work experience at top corporate firms, and most impressively,
his own Web-based start-up company,
BY NINA HUANG, Washington ‘06
WHILE MANY 20-SOMETHINGS ARE
trying to adjust to life after college, Phillip
Lee, Washington ‘06, may only be 10 years
away from retirement.
What makes Phillip stand out from his
peers are his impressive resume, amazing
accomplishments and down-to-earth,
humble personality. At age 22, he has two
business degrees in information systems
and accounting, work experience at top
corporate firms, and most impressively, his
own Web-based start-up company,
spottage.com. While studying business in
college, Lee always pictured himself working
at a large corporation after graduation. Little
did he know that he would soon be starting
his own company at a young age.
Phillip was one of a handful of students
who were admitted during their freshman
year to the University of Washington’s
business school. He was eager for college,
piled up the credits, and graduated in only
three years. He also took an internship with
The Boeing Co. to help pay for his tuition.
According to Phillip, “College went by
really fast!” He graduated with a dualdegree in accounting and information
systems in June of 2006, and continued to
finish his masters of professional accounting in 2007.
He was employed by both Washington
Mutual and Deloitte for a short period of
time, when a new opportunity arose for Lee.
Spottage.com—a map-based Web site
designed primarily to help college students
find a place to live—was an idea that became
reality two years ago. Lee and two high
school friends spent three weekends
brainstorming names for the Web site and
finally decided on spottage; a combination of
spotting and cottage.
Spottage.com is based in Seattle but has
since expanded throughout the state of
Washington. Lee and his colleagues were
able to start the company with funding
from an angel investor in exchange for
ownership equity.
Due to his responsibilities, Lee often
meets with top executives from other
companies and they are often surprised to
discover how young he is. “I try to grow out a
mustache and wear my glasses when I go out
to meet these people, so that it would make
me look older,” Phillip said.
Phillip works 80-hour weeks and
constantly feels the need to be working all
the time in order to prevent boredom.
While he finds himself sleeping only four to
five hours each day, he says he “doesn’t
need much sleep” and enjoys working as he
claims that it’s “not stressful at all.” He also
enjoys being able to control his schedule
because he runs his own company.
Lee isn’t satisfied with his current
accomplishments or how far he’s come.
“There’s still so much to do in life,” he said.
He’s considering going back to school to get
his MBA in the future. He also plans to travel
around the world after retirement and
tasting different exotic foods. But when
asked about his top priorities in life, he did
mention that ‘girlfriend’ was up there.
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The Alpha Kappa Psi Alumni Association:
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the role of the Alumni Association?
The Alpha Kappa Psi Alumni Association
is a full developmental partner in
advancing the fraternity’s strategic
vision of becoming the premier developer of principled business leaders. The
Alpha Kappa Psi Alumni Association is
focused on proactively increasing and
expanding the ways alumni and friends of
AKPsi can become meaningfully engaged
with the fraternity.
Why does AKPsi have a dues-based Alumni
Association?
Alumni Association members recognize
the life-long bonds of membership and
want to strengthen their fraternity and the
value of the network they joined. Alumni
Association dues help to relieve the burden
placed on collegiate brothers, help to
develop enhanced programs for alumni,
and help the fraternity achieve the goals set
forth in its ambitious strategic plan.
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What is the difference between the Life Loyal
program and the Alumni Association?
The Life Loyal program is a subset of the
Alumni Association. Life members enjoy
continued, uninterrupted membership in
the Alpha Kappa Psi Alumni Association for
life while being exempt from annual dues.
Non-Life members pay annual dues, but
both enjoy the same benefits.
If I joined the Life Loyal program through the
Alpha Kappa Psi Foundation, am I considered a
member of the Alumni Association?
Yes. Any alumnus that previously joined the
Life Loyal program through the Alpha
Kappa Psi Foundation is automatically a
member of the Alumni Association.
What is the connection between alumni
chapters and the Alumni Association?
The Alpha Kappa Psi Alumni Association is
the umbrella organization for the alumni
chapters and the Life Loyal program. Alumni
have the chance to join the Alumni Association through an alumni chapter or by joining
as an individual.
How can I join the Alumni Association?
Members can join the Alumni Association
online or by calling the Heritage Center. To
join online visit www.akpsi.org and click
the ‘Join Alumni Association’ link under
the ‘Alumni’ tab. To join via phone, just call
(317) 872-1553 and the Heritage Center’s
staff will help you.
I just graduated, are there any deals for me?
Yes! Recent graduates are eligible for a one
free year of membership to the Alumni
Association. To join, contact Director of
Alumni Development Molly Sollie at
[email protected] or call (317) 872-1553.
DIARY PASSAGES
The Diary of Alpha Kappa Psi takes a look back at moments in fratenity and magazine history...
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May 1933
SEVENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO
Editorials addressed requests from chapters for the continuation a policy of reduced
membership dues and initiation fees to help chapters struggling during the Great Depression.
“While many may think that the most of the chapter problems presented are caused by the
depression, this opinion is incorrect,” one writer stated. “Most of these chapter problems have
been in existence all along and the depression has only accentuated and enlarged them.” ... The
fraternity promoted the upcoming Convention to be held that summer in Chicago, coinciding
with the 1933 Worlds Fair. “The expenses of the Convention will be kept to a minimum
commensurate with the spirit of the times,” the promotion said.
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Spring 1958
FIFTY YEARS AGO
According to an article about a new trend in education,“Some readers will be surprised to learn
that business executives are going back to school. Yes, going back to the college classroom to
take special courses that will assist them to make correct decisions, plan for the future,meet
new problems, or in short become better managers.” ... Commenting on the 1959 Convention
to be held in Seattle, President Morley C. Townsend, Buffalo ‘36-Life, said: “[It] will exceed the
cost of prior meetings, but more than adequate compensation will lie in the accomplplishment
of another ‘first’—it being the first National Convention on the West Coast. We’ve come a long
way and are due to go farther.”
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May 1983
TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO
Astronaut F. Story Musgrave, Syracuse ‘58-Life, was recognized for successfully completing his
assignment as mission specialist on STS-6, the first flight of the shuttle orbiter “Challenger.” ...
An article entitled “Toward 2000” focused on what mangers can expect in the future.“By the
year 2000, almost anything in electronics one can dream of today will be available. Portable
offices, teleconferencing equipment, home computer terminals, robots on the assembly line,
and other electronic innovations could conceivably change the nature of top management to
remote, button-pushing management.” ... The fraternity promoted the 42nd Convention, to be
held in Detroit in August.
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Spring 1998
TEN YEARS AGO
The Diary focused on the topic of ‘change’: Fraternity Chairman Wayne R. Miller, Florida ‘83-Life,
shared his thoughts on what change means to Alpha Kappa Psi; and a feature article addressed
trends in the changing global marketplace... More than 900 students and alumni attended the
third annual Success Institute which was held in seven cities (in 2008, nearly 2,500 were in
attendance, see page 4). ... The Alpha Kappa Psi Foundation announced that it had awarded six
scholarships, valued at $500 each (in 2008, that number had increased to 24 scholarships,
valued at approximately $1,000 each, see page 20).
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ALUMNI CHAPTERS
CENTRAL REGION
MIDEAST REGION
Kansas City Metro Alumni
c/o Nick Parker
8611 W 78th Terr
Overland Park, KS 66204
[email protected]
Capital Area Alumni
4201 S 31st St, #111
Arlington, VA 22206
[email protected]
http://groups.msn.com/
AlphaKappaPsi-CapitalAreaAlumni
Saint Louis Metro Alumni
Box #260123
St. Louis, MO 63126-8123
[email protected]
stlmetroalumni.com
Queen City Alumni
P. O. Box 3337
Matthews, NC 28106
[email protected]
qcakpsi.com
EASTCENTRAL REGION
MIDWEST ALUMNI
Glass City Alumni
2454 Garden Creek Dr
Maumee, OH 43537
[email protected]
glasscityalumni.com
Chicago Alumni
c/o Ronan Tipan
3222 N Racine Ave, Apt. 3
Chicago, IL 60657
[email protected]
akpsichicagoalumni.com
Motor City Alumni
c/o Bob Spansky
38916 Lancaster Dr
Farmington Hills, MI 48331
[email protected]
geocities.com/akpsi_mcac
City of Festivals Alumni
PO Box 510524
Milwaukee, WI 53202
[email protected]
cityoffestivalsalumni.org
Ohio Valley Alumni
c/o LeAnne Carter
347 Probasco St, Apt. 1
Cincinnati, OH 45220
[email protected]
Hoosier Alumni
c/o Alan Siktberg
7730 Blackthorn Circle
Indianapolis, IN 46236-8922
[email protected]
EASTERN REGION
NORTHCENTRAL REGION
Western New York Alumni
263 Camden Ave
Buffalo, NY 14216-1729
[email protected]
Omaha Alumni
c/o James McNamara
8803 S 100th St
La Vista, NE 68128
Upper Cumberland Alumni
[email protected] c/o Chad Flatt
PO Box 2581
Twin Cities Alumni
Cookeville, TN 38502
PO Box 390604
[email protected]
Minneapolis, MN 55439-0604
[email protected]
SOUTCENTRAL REGION
akpsionline.blogspot.com
Alamo City Alumni
PO Box 831786
NORTHEAST REGION
San Antonio, TX 78283
Garden State Alumni
[email protected]
PO Box 4721
AlamoCityAlumni.com
Clifton, NJ 7013
Spindletop Alumni
[email protected]
7090 Prutzman Rd, #12
Beaumont, TX 77706
New York City Alumni
[email protected]
[email protected]
NORTHWEST REGION
SOUTHEAST REGION
Portland Alumni
c/o Nicole Sutton
1130 SW 170th Ave #203
Portland, OR 97006
[email protected]
Atlanta Alumni
[email protected]
SOUTHERN REGION
Central Florida Alumni
4124 Lake Underhill Road, Apt. 304
Orlando, FL 32803
[email protected]
akpsicfac.com
Music City Alumni
242 Collier Ave
Nashville, TN 37211
[email protected]
myspace.com/music_city_alumni
Florida Gold Coast Alumni
9100 S Dadeland Blvd, Ste. 1600
Miami, FL 33156
[email protected]
fgcac.com
Tennessee Valley Alumni
PO Box 2523
Murfreesboro, TN 37133-2523
[email protected]
akpsitvac.org
Tampa Bay Alumni
PO Box 20583
Tampa, FL 33622-0583
[email protected]
gtbac.com
NAME OR ADDRESS CHANGE
SOUTHWEST REGION
Bay Area Alumni
2077 Washington Ave, Unit 303
San Leandro, CA 94577
[email protected]
http://groups.myspace.com/
akpsibaac
Las Vegas Alumni
[email protected]
Los Angeles Alumni
[email protected]
Phoenix Alumni
2016 S Hammond Dr, #102
Tempe, AZ 85282-1326
[email protected]
akpsi-phoenixalumni.com
San Diego Alumni
PO Box 15632
San Diego, CA 92175-5632
[email protected]
WESTCENTRAL REGION
Boise Alumni
[email protected]
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