Maltese Cross 2006 - Phi Kappa Sigma International Fraternity

THE
MAGAZINE OF
PHI KAPPA SIGMA
FRATERNITY
SPRING 2006
SEE INSIDE:
Foundation Message
Page 2
Men of Honor 2006
Page 4
Member News
Page 9
Grand Chapter 2006
Page 14
Chapters of Excellence
Page 21
State of Expansion
Page 10
Reconnect to the Fraternity
Page 13
Get Hired: Networking \QY
Page 16
M ITCHELL C H A P T E R STAN D ARD S
The Mitchell Chapter Standards Program (MCS) was implemented in 1994 to lend structure
to the common goals which all Phi Kappa Sigma Chapters should be aspiring to attain. The
intent of the program was, and still is, to provide the chapter and the International Fraternity
with a means of assessing performance on an annual basis. They will receive their awards
along with 2005-2006 winners at the 93rd Grand Chapter in Boston on July 29, 2006.
THE
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The Magazine of Phi Kappa Sigma
International Fraternity
Volume 145, Number 1
Spring 2006
Carroll K. Simons Outstanding Chapter Award
• Alpha Chapter (UPenn)
• Alpha Epsilon Chapter (IIT)
Official publication of Phi Kappa Sigma
International Fraternity, a society of
collegiate men, which was founded in
1850 at the University of Pennsylvania.
Vision:
"Lifelong Growth and Development
of the Fraternity and its Members"TM
Hamilton F. “Toby” Smith
Richmond - Phi ‘83
Executive Director/Editor-In-Chief
[email protected]
Undergraduate and Alumni Members of the University
of Pennsylvania celebrating Founders Day in 2005.
Members of IIT receiving awards at the 92nd Grand
Chapter in Chicago.
Robert E. Wojcik
Purdue – Alpha Xi ‘04
Educational Consultant/
Managing Editor
[email protected]
Highest Chapter GPA on campus
Eric J. Conrad
Maine – Alpha Delta ‘02
Director of Chapter Services
[email protected]
• Beta Omega Chapter (Radford)
• Delta Gamma Chapter (Rowan)
• Gamma Lambda Chapter (UNC-Charlotte)
Jason A. Keath
Charlotte – Gamma Lambda ‘04
Expansion Consultant
[email protected]
Community Service Award
• Winner: Delta Iota Chapter (Marist)
• Runner-up: Alpha Upsilon Chapter (Washington)
Deborah J. Kurynny
Administrative Assistant
[email protected]
Distinguished Chapter Award
• Beta Nu Chapter (Adrian)
• Delta Iota Chapter (Marist)
• Gamma Lambda Chapter (UNC-Charlotte)
• Theta Chapter (Kenyon)
Educational Fund Scholarship Award
Chapter Excellence Award
• Alpha Delta Chapter (Maine)
• Alpha Nu Chapter (Georgia Tech)
• Alpha Upsilon Chapter (Washington)
• Beta Chapter (Princeton)
• Beta Eta Chapter (North Texas)
• Beta Rho Chapter (UC-Riverside)
• Gamma Omega Chapter (Southern Maine)
• Mu Chapter (Tulane)
• Rho Chapter (Illinois)
Most Improved Chapter Award
• Gamma Lambda Chapter (UNC-Charlotte)
Estes Cup
For Outstanding Financial Management
Phi Kappa Sigma
Two Timber Drive
Chester Springs, PA 19425-9982
Phone: (610) 469-3282
Fax:
(610) 469-3286
www.pks.org - [email protected]
• Delta Rho Chapter (Ursinus)
Chapter Newsletter Award
For Best Chapter Publication
Best MCS Presentation Award
• Winner: Alpha Chapter (UPenn)
• Runner-up: Beta Chapter (Princeton)
• Runner-up: Beta Eta Chapter (North Texas)
• Winner: Rho Chapter (Illinois)
• Runner-up: Alpha Mu Chapter (MIT)
• Runner-up: Delta Nu Chapter (King’s College)
J. Orvis Keller Scholarship Award
Best Chapter Website Award
• Winner: Alpha Xi Chapter (Purdue)
• Runner-up: Beta Psi Chapter (Washington State)
For Highest Scholastic Average
• Winner: Beta Chapter (Princeton)
• Runner-up: Alpha Mu Chapter (MIT)
Neal L. Hospers Award
For Outstanding Undergraduate Member
Arthur M. Jens Scholarship Award
For Greatest Scholastic Improvement
• Beta Chapter (Princeton)
• Winner: Sean McCann, Alpha Epsilon Chapter (IIT)
• Runner-up: Mark Price, Beta Chapter (Princeton)
Member of the North American
Interfraternity Conference
Member of the Fraternal Information
Programming Group
Member of the Fraternity
Executives Association
ADDRESS CHANGES/MALTESE CROSS NEWS:
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or send your full name, chapter, year, new address, and/or news to the International Fraternity with
Attention: Address Change or Maltese Cross News.
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Grand Alpha Daniel Lund (JU, ’85) and Executive
Director Toby Smith (\, ’83) along with Robert
Wojcik, Educational Consultant (IU, ’04) and
Grand Sigma Doug Opicka (IL, ’97) at Purdue’s
Centennial Reception on November 12, 2005.
PHI KAPPA SIGMA EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Grand Alpha – Daniel Lund, III, JU ‘85
Grand Beta – Ignace A. Perrin, III, JU ‘85
Grand Pi – Joseph B. Moidl, IO ’94
Grand Sigma – Doug W. Opicka, IL ‘97
continue as a life-long member of
Phi Kappa Sigma. To be sure, this
engine requires a lot of fuel, as
there is little in the way of “low
hanging fruit” for purposes of starting new chapters. Indeed, it pains
us that so many of the requests that we receive
from our alumni to re-colonize their cherished but
now-closed chapters of the Fraternity present us
with the most formidable challenges to overcome
in terms of university administrative hurdles
and the very limited number of openings available
as compared to the number of fraternal
organization applicants.
MESSAGE FROM GRAND ALPHA
AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Brothers:
In the life of any business there are times which call
for desperate measures. Gladly, we report that this is
not one of those times for Phi Kappa Sigma!
This is not to say that we do not have considerable
work ahead of us to grow the Fraternity, although,
in many areas, the Fraternity has “grown” inwardly as an institution over the last several years.
Certain signs of recent progress and successes that
the Fraternity now exhibits include:
• Chapter debt is at an all-time low
• The rate of chapter closure is low
• Systemic decline suffered among fraternities in
recruiting new members appears to have leveled off
for Phi Kappa Sigma
• Interest groups requesting affiliation with Phi Kappa
Sigma is at an all-time high, with colonizations of new
groups increasing annually
• Liability insurance “base rate” per member has been
reduced 23.1% over the past four years, based in
large part on improving risk management strategies
• Volunteerism remains at its highest levels ever, with
new programs fostering metropolitan and regional
alumni associations
That we are not in a “panic mode” does not mean
that we do not take seriously all needs of the
Fraternity. Indeed, the steps which have led to a fiscally sound Phi Kappa Sigma have in certain
instances, and unfortunately so, resulted in the
inevitable attrition that comes when the rules are
enforced. Nonetheless, our inward growth has prepared us for outward growth – the expansion of the
outreach of the Brotherhood, and the principles for
which it stands, both to new schools and to those
universities where we once enjoyed a presence.
Through the efforts of a very devoted Board,
Executive Committee and staff over the last four
years, the Fraternity has assessed its needs, has
developed a mission and has designed a suitable
and thorough program for expansion. That engine
now needs one thing to run: fuel. In this context,
“fuel” is volunteerism; it is financial resources; it is
expertise and ideas. That is the role that you, an
alumnus of the Fraternity, are asked to fill as you
Through it all, we have witnessed our expansion
efforts – even when not achieving the ultimate goal
– placing Phi Kappa Sigma at the top of a list of
sometimes 25-30 applicant fraternities, most of
which are larger and better funded than Phi Kappa
Sigma. We are so close: if ours is to be the “little
engine that could,” we need you as additional fuel
for our campaign!
Grand Tau – James L. Fulmer, IQ ‘65
Grand Theta – Chris W. Campbell, K1 ‘94
Grand Theta – Wayne Delia, J[ ’79
PHI KAPPA SIGMA GRAND DELTAS
North Atlantic – Pat G. Grimaldi, J^ ‘79
New England – Johnny M. Miyares, KZ ‘92
Pennsylvania – Kevin Olsavsky, ^ ‘86
Mid Atlantic – Jerry Carino, Jr., KL ‘97
South Atlantic – Lonny Boeke, KK ‘00
South Atlantic – Brian Flores, JU ‘995
Midwest – Curt Klinkner, IO ‘94
Southwest – Troy B. Wethe, IU ‘94
Pacific – Chris T. Benis, I[ ‘84
PHI KAPPA SIGMA FOUNDATION BOARD
President – Peter J. Nichols, I[ ‘80
Vice President – David B. du Pont, I ‘67
Treasurer – Allan M. Cameron, Jr., JK ‘62
Secretary – Erik R. Limpaecher, J ‘01
Scholarship VP – Reynold R. Hagel, I[ ‘80
This is not simply a “state of the Fraternity”
address but, rather, more of an appeal to each and
every alumnus who reads this. What do you, as a
lifetime member of this Brotherhood, feel called to
give to the efforts of Phi Kappa Sigma to sustain
itself and expand its influence and prestige? If you
can willingly give your time, your financial
resources, your intellect – or all of these – we firmly believe our efforts to expand the Fraternity cannot fail. Please know that we do not pursue growth
for the sake of growth alone. Rather, like any living
organism, we must grow, as to fail to do so entails
the death of the group.
The details of our procedures for expansion are
available for your perusal at any time. We trust that
you will be steadfast in your support of Phi Kappa
Sigma, and we pledge ourselves as elected leaders
and volunteers to be faithful stewards of that which
you so generously give to your Fraternity.
Daniel Lund III, JU '85
Grand Alpha
Hamilton 'Toby' Smith, \ '83
Executive Director
Development VP – John L. Finlayson, M ‘64
Chris T. Benis, I[ ‘84
Robert J. Burnett, J^ ’91
Duncan H. Cocroft, I ‘67
Douglas L. Cox, I ‘68
James L. Fulmer, IQ ‘65
Todd R. Haskell, JP ‘90
Joseph B. Moidl, IO ’94
Kevin Palmer, JX ‘84
Dr. Ghery D. Pettit, IR ‘46
ALU APPROVED AS DIRECTOR
OF VOLUNTEER RECRUITMENT
Carmen Alu, Delta Iota '04 (Marist College)
was approved as Director of Volunteer
Recruitment in January 2006. Brother
Alu graduated with a degree in Business
Administration, focusing on Human
Resource Marketing. He currently
serves as a Staffing Account Manager
at IBM-TG Watson Research Center.
His focus in this role will be on substantially
increasing the size of the Fraternity's
volunteer core and increasing the
awareness of opportunities for
Alumni to get involved (i.e. Grand
Chapter, Men of Honor, Skull
Sessions, and chapter support
roles). He welcomes Alumni inquiries
regarding your ideas, suggestions,
and/or comments via email
([email protected]) or via cell (570-881-5660).
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FOUNDATION PRESIDENT PETER J. NICHOLS, ALPHA UPSILON ‘80
The Phi Kappa Sigma Foundation has continued to focus on its mission of supporting
the Fraternity over the last year. It is the strengthening of the International Fraternity
that will help us continue to improve, build, and expand the Phi Kappa Sigma
Experience across North-America. With the consistent involvement and dedication
of our membership, young and old alike, we have continued the fine tradition of our
great Fraternity. It is the concept of returning the favor that will ensure that Phi Kappa
Sigma is “Stellis Aequus Durando.” It is also important to remember that
Phi Kappa Sigma is a lifelong membership; we must constantly be looking for ways to
support our Brotherhood so that we may give back to others what has been given to us.
At the present time the Foundation continues to support the
The Foundation of the Phi Kappa Sigma International
Fraternity through generous contributions toward its Men of Fraternity is designed to provide the resources for growth within
Honor Leadership & Development Program as well as through the Fraternity. By growing the size of our existing chapters,
providing financial assistance in the form of scholarships.
restarting our fallen chapters, and developing new chapters, the
The Foundation continues to search
Fraternity will prosper. It is the growth in
For our Fraternity to grow the number of members that are contributand find additional ways to which it may
increase its support to the Fraternity, but
ing to the Foundation that will undoubtedwe must nurture and care
this may only be achieved through
ly support the Fraternity in this initiative.
for the things that we love
thoughtful contributions by members
It is the growth in the size of the donations
-Reflection from Omega Chapter in 1890
such as yourselves. It is through your
our Foundation receives that will allow for
generous and proportionate gifts, that we will be able to ensure continued improvement and support to be provided to the
the Foundation can increase its principal while continuing to Fraternity and ultimately, aid in this growth.
improve its returns on those dollars. Donations to the Phi Kappa
It is our distinct privilege to provide support for this growth,
Sigma Foundation help our Fraternity grow to heights never as we are each members of Phi Kappa Sigma.
before imagined.
PHI KAPPA SIGMA FOUNDATION MISSION STATEMENT
The Phi Kappa Sigma Foundation supports the development of ethical leaders and cultivates a lifelong
commitment to the educational and charitable missions of Phi Kappa Sigma by: supporting educational and
leadership programming initiatives, providing scholarships to support academic achievement, and enabling
members and friends to support these programs through tax-deductible contributions. Through these efforts
we help the Fraternity strengthen and grow its membership and provide the best membership experience possible.
VISION
OF
GROWTH
1
Increase the number of Phi Kappa Sigma
Foundation donors
2
3
Increase the size of individual donations
Increase support to the Fraternity
(Restart Chapters, Create New Chapters, and Grow our existing Chapters)
4
5
2
Increase scholarship support
Increase alumni communication
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FOUNDATION ANNUAL DATA
2005-2006 Scholarship Winners
Lance Jarvis Alexander
Beta Upsilon - Potsdam
Lloyd E. Nelson Scholarship
Joseph Anthony Ramirez
Alpha Mu – MIT
Herbert F. Harvey Scholarship
Rodger Lynn Bourn
Gamma Xi – George Mason
John E. Cannady Jr. Scholarship
Christopher R. Rhodes
Alpha Mu – MIT
Edward & Beryl Flom Scholarship
Dustin Kent Carfield
Delta Pi – Indiana Univ.
Dr. William & Lora Rozzi Scholarship
Eric Devin Smith
Delta Rho – Ursinus
David C. Spraker Scholarship
Santiago Jesus Cortes
Alpha – Univ. of Penn
Edward & Elizabeth
Gavin Scholarship
John Harold Stewart
Theta – Kenyon
Allan & Sandra Cameron Scholarship
Thomas Patrick Group
Delta Rho – Ursinus
Roderick & Rosalyn
Williams Scholarship
Paul Alexander Mooradian
Beta Iota – St. Lawrence
John A. Murray Jr. Scholarship
Jacob T. Will
Gamma Upsilon – Seton Hall
Patrick Mann Estes Sr. Scholarship
Named Scholarships
An Alumnus who contributes $5,000 or
more to the Phi Kappa Sigma Foundation
is eligible to have an annual scholarship
funded in honor of himself or someone
he designates.
FOUNDATION LAUNCHES NEW SCHOLARSHIP TYPES
For the 2006-2007 Academic Year the Phi Kappa Sigma Foundation will award up to
$40,000 to our undergraduate Brothers pursuing their first Bachelor degree. Awards ranging up to $5,000 have been authorized by the Board of Trustees for each type of scholarship. Initiated undergraduate Brothers are eligible to apply for both types of scholarships
with the awards being distributed based on the following methodology:
Need-Based Scholarships:
50% Financial Need
50% Scholastic Achievement
Participation-Based Scholarships:
50% Chapter/Campus/
Community Involvement
50% Scholastic Achievement
SKULL CLASSIC GOLF TOURNAMENT
This past October the Foundation held its Annual Skull
Classic Golf Tourney & Apple Cup. The event was held
at the Avondale Golf Course in Hayden, Idaho. The
Classic teams consisted of Brothers from across the
Nation whereas the Apple teams consisted of members
of the Alpha Upsilon (University of Washington) and
Beta Psi (Washington State University) Chapters.
Executive Director Toby Smith (\, ’83) is about to swing
while Grand Pi Joe Moidl (IO, ’94) and Grand Sigma
Doug W. Opicka (IL, ’97) look on.
The event was a Shotgun start, and even though the
weather did not cooperate fully, the event was largely
successful. The competition was followed by a banquet and a silent auction which helped
raise funds for our Scholarship and Leadership Programs.
Additionally, the Phi Kappa Sigma Foundation
Annual
Meeting
was
held
with
many
of the tournament participants opting to mingle and
provide thoughts and insights as to how best support
the Fraternity through the efforts of the Foundation.
Washington Alums, Matt Mulligan, Grand Delta Chris T. Benis, and Tom Swift,
all '84, were winners of the 2005 Skull Classic Golf Tournament
CONTRIBUTIONS BY CHAPTERS
Chapter
# of Donor(s)
Alpha
29
Beta
2
Delta
6
Epsilon
16
Zeta
7
Theta
10
Lambda
13
Mu
14
Nu
14
Omicron
20
Rho
18
Sigma
11
Tau
2
Upsilon
11
Phi
9
Psi
13
Alpha Alpha
7
Alpha Beta
1
Alpha Gamma
8
Alpha Delta
20
Alpha Epsilon
15
Alpha Zeta
12
Alpha Eta
8
Alpha Theta
8
Alpha Iota
6
Alpha Kappa
7
Alpha Lambda
15
Alpha Mu
22
Alpha Nu
10
Alpha Xi
13
Alpha Omicron
4
Alpha Pi
1
Alpha Rho
14
Alpha Tau
7
Alpha Upsilon
23
Alpha Psi
7
Alpha Chi
12
Alpha Psi
31
Alpha Omega
4
Beta Alpha
2
Beta Beta
7
Beta Gamma
10
Beta Delta
4
Beta Epsilon
3
Beta Zeta
6
Beta Eta
1
Beta Theta
10
Beta Iota
18
Beta Kappa
1
Beta Lambda
3
Beta Mu
1
Beta Xi
2
Beta Omicron
7
Beta Pi
1
Beta Rho
3
Beta Tau
1
Beta Upsilon
2
Beta Phi
2
Beta Chi
1
Beta Psi
5
Beta Omega
2
Gamma Beta
2
Gamma Gamma
1
Gamma Delta
1
Gamma Epsilon
3
Gamma Eta
2
Gamma Theta
3
Gamma Lambda
2
Gamma Nu
1
Gamma Xi
2
Gamma Rho
2
Gamma Sigma
1
Gamma Tau
1
Gamma Psi
1
Gamma Omega
2
Delta Gamma
1
Delta Eta
2
Delta Lambda
1
Delta Mu
1
Delta Pi
1
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Total Donations
$6,200
$205
$945
$2,700
$4,990
$810
$700
$1,635
$1,095
$3,045
$2,480
$735
$350
$875
$1,367
$970
$445
$50
$1,585
$1,975
$4,615
$590
$720
$1,280
$365
$471
$3,455
$2,230
$635
$1,275
$260
$35
$2,490
$535
$4,946
$870
$1,045
$4,025
$260
$85
$671
$2,105
$325
$165
$715
$200
$955
$2,505
$50
$650
$206
$135
$1,435
$250
$475
$300
$100
$75
$50
$1,170
$125
$400
$666
$100
$290
$65
$205
$75
$150
$85
$85
$15
$100
$100
$150
$100
$200
$100
$35
$150
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MEN OF HONOR
2006
The day you became a Phi Kap, something changed forever. It started with
the bond you formed with your brothers in college, making memories and
forging friendships for a lifetime. But
it didn’t end there. From the day you
received your Maltese Cross, you also
received the call to be your best, to
build your life around the values of a
man
of
honor,
these
values
have guided Phi Kappa Sigma for
generations and will continue to
do so long into the distant future.
Upon these values you have moved
forward, with clear objectives and
resolve, with these values Phi Kappa
Sigma will move forward as well.
Trust Honor Respect Knowledge
Wisdom Responsibility Integrity
Discovering our values and having
the courage to act on them
Men of Honor is Phi Kappa Sigma’s four-day leadership institute,
hosted each January at the Marist Brother’s Retreat House in Esopus,
New York. The program continues to grow and develop as the Fraternity’s
premier educational program because of the firm support
of Phi Kap volunteers, and the generous financial contribution the
Foundation provides to the Fraternity.
\QY Experience =
Relationships + Shared Values
The power of Men of Honor is in the actions of the Phi Kap
undergraduates who attend the experience and return to their
respective campus’ enacting positive change. Through gaining a deeper
understanding of the purpose and principles of Phi Kappa Sigma and the
obligations we have each taken, our members are able to take their chapters to the next level of excellence. After attending the program Chris
Hahn, AE ’08 remarked, “Men of Honor is a wonderful experience that
revolutionized the way I view Phi Kappa Sigma. Not since initiation have
I been this excited about my future with the Fraternity.”
Continuing to build and grow Men of Honor
Small group sharing some thoughts at the end of Men of Honor
Members gather for a photo after performing community service
at the Mid-Hudson Children’s Museum
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Every year the demand for the Men of Honor program increases with
undergraduate registration filling up before the deadline.
As the demand continues to
increase, so will the need for
continued support of the Men of
Honor program. By supporting
the Phi Kappa Sigma Foundation
and the involvement of our
numerous alumni volunteers that
donate
their
time
and
energy to make the institute
a success each year, we will continue to build and shape
the great leaders of tomorrow… Members focusing on a team building activity.
today through our efforts. It is
this commitment and energy of our members who believe in all that
Phi Kappa Sigma has been and will become. As the influence and
impact of Men of Honor continues to expand, the Fraternity
is counting on honorable men to continue its legacy of pursuing
change and constancy in equal measure.
“The Men of Honor program
has significantly changed my
perspective on several levels,
from chapter management,
to personal improvements,
my mind has been enlightened through
the program. I am grateful for the
opportunity to learn the skills it will
take for my chapter and me personally
to achieve our goals and full potential.
I fully believe that this tradition will
allow Phi Kappa Sigma to reach a whole
new level.”
Jerad Flickner
Beta Rho Chapter
UC - Riverside
“Awesome. A must
have EXPERIENCE”
-Anonymous
“I have the courage to
make a real difference
in my Chapter. All Phi
Kaps should go to Men
of Honor.”
Alek Babel
Alpha Epsilon Chapter
IIT
“Seeing and getting to know that Phi
Kaps from across the country are just
like the guys at our respective
Chapters truly reaffirmed our belief
that Phi Kappa Sigma is the best
International Fraternity.”
Members of Group 6
“Men of Honor was the first
opportunity I’ve had to really
step outside of Beta Iota and
really look at Phi Kappa
Sigma as a whole. This was
amazing and I think as a Brother I needed to realize there is more to Phi Kap
then just my Chapter.”
Ian Osborn
Beta Iota Chapter
St. Lawrence Univ.
“…life changing
experience.”
Mat Miehling
Delta Rho Chapter
Ursinus College
“I plan to take the knowledge
that I have obtained from
this program and use it to
strengthen my Chapter so it
can be the best that it can be.”
Jeremy McKinney
Beta Nu Chapter
Adrian College
“Men of Honor has given me
the tools to go back to my
Chapter and educate my new
members in a way that I would
have never imagined.”
-Anonymous
“I would like to thank the
Foundation on behalf of my
Chapter. I am confident that
the leadership and problem
solving skills I have obtained
at this conference will improve my
Chapter substantially.”
Nestor Lara
Alpha Mu Chapter
MIT
“The idea of lifelong commitment was reborn in my heart,
and I remembered I joined
because it was the only place
I have ever felt home.”
Brian Mahoney
Alpha Chapter
Univ. of Penn
“Men of Honor has easily been
the most enlightening experience
since becoming a brother.”
-Anonymous
ARE YOU READY TO BECOME
A MAN OF HONOR?
Men of Honor • January 4-7, 2007
Marist Brother’s Retreat House • Esopus, New York
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THANK YOU 2005 DONORS!
Note: This list represents donations made effective
with the 2005 calendar year. Any donations submitted
after January 1, 2006 will be reflected in the next printing
of the Maltese Cross.
Mitchell Member: $2,500 and above
John L. Finlayson, Zeta, Franklin & Marshall
Douglas William Opicka, Alpha Epsilon, IIT
Diamond Skull Club: $1,000-$2,499
Kelly Gale Amen, Omicron, Oklahoma
A.E. Griffith Bates, Alpha Gamma, West Virginia
Allan M. Cameron, Beta Gamma, Denver
Douglas L. Cox, Alpha, Pennsylvania
David B. du Pont, Alpha, Pennsylvania
Roy McLain Martin, Beta Omicron, Virginia Tech
Peter J. Nichols, Alpha Upsilon, Washington
Ghery D. Pettit, Alpha Lambda, UC-Berkeley
Neil J. Principe, Alpha Rho, Cornell
Boyd Lee Spahr, Epsilon, Dickinson
Benjamin Franklin Taylor, Rho, Illinois
Sterling Garrett Mead, Tau, Randolph-Macon
Steven Wallace Parker, Alpha Lambda, UC-Berkeley
Jordan C. Paul, Alpha, Pennsylvania
Thomas M. Petersen, Beta Zeta, Ohio
Thomas G. Reich, Lambda, North Carolina
C. Ed Shinholser, Alpha Eta, South Carolina
Ronald W. Siggs, Alpha Upsilon, Washington
Thomas B. Sleeman, Rho, Illinois
Hamilton Fobes Smith, Phi, Richmond
Ronald C. Stephens, Alpha Psi, UCLA
Gary R. Stone, Alpha Upsilon, Washington
Charles Vaughn Strimlan, Alpha, Pennsylvania
Randall R. Truckenbrodt, Rho, Illinois
Brian L. Walkup, Alpha Lambda, UC-Berkeley
James W. Welch, Beta Zeta, Ohio University
James Whitcomb Welch, Alpha Alpha, Washington & Lee
Robert H. Whittier, Alpha Delta, Maine
Colbert R. Wilhite, Beta Gamma, Denver
Gary A. Withall, Beta Gamma, Denver
Thomas P. Woolaway, Psi, Penn. State
Gold Skull: $500-$999
Joseph W. Balmer, Mu, Tulane
Christopher T. Benis, Alpha Upsilon, Washington
Donald R. Blair, Alpha Psi, UCLA
Lonny Boeke, Gamma Gamma, Carthage
James P. Callan, Alpha Delta, Maine
Duncan H. Cocroft, Alpha, Pennsylvania
Maurice W. Connell, Alpha Rho, Cornell
John J. Curley, Epsilon, Dickinson
David Demarest, Beta Iota, St. Lawrence
James Milton Gockley, Delta, Wash. & Jeff.
George H. Gray, Alpha Epsilon, IIT
Todd Haskell, Beta Iota, St. Lawrence
Kevin Scott Ivey, Alpha Psi, UCLA
James D. Jackson, Phi, Richmond
Eric James Johnson, Beta Psi, Washington State
G. Allan Kingston, Alpha Lambda, UC-Berkeley
Raymond B. Miller, Alpha Phi, Iowa
Joseph Basta Moidl, Alpha Theta, Wisconsin
Nick James Polydoros, Beta Lambda, Northern Illinois
Charles E. Strange, Omicron, Oklahoma
Henry Warren Bellefleur, Upsilon, Northwestern
Robert Wallace Blake, Alpha Mu, MIT
Donald E. Bocek, Alpha Upsilon, Washington
Wesley Warren Brown, Alpha Upsilon, Washington
Samuel Buchanan, Beta Beta, Kansas
Robert J. Burnett, Beta Psi, Washington State
Bobby W. Bush, Nu, Duke
Timothy P. Daly, Beta Tau, Towson State
Alvin Ericson, Alpha Mu, MIT
Paul F. Finazzo, Beta Rho, UC-Riverside
Mark K. Fitch, Omicron, Oklahoma
Robert C. Forney, Alpha Xi, Purdue
Floyd E. Garrison, Alpha Chi, Ohio State
Paul B. Gilbert, Beta Iota, St. Lawrence
Christopher M. Hanes, Beta Mu, South Alabama
William R. Hauke, Alpha Mu, MIT
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Roger M. Busfield, Sigma, Texas
Jack W. Connell, Sigma, Texas
Eric Joseph Conrad, Alpha Delta, Maine
Robert Edward Dash, Gamma Theta, West Chester
Matthew Lee Domsch, Alpha Mu, MIT
William G. Dosse', Alpha Epsilon, IIT
Jesse L. Dunn, Beta Eta, North Texas
William Dunn, Alpha Psi, UCLA
Edward Elisio, Alpha, Pennsylvania
James D. Fellers, Omicron, Oklahoma
Thomas A. Gorman, Alpha Psi, UCLA
Bruce J. Granicher, Alpha Lambda, UC-Berkeley
James Gregory Greenwood, Delta, Wash. & Jeff.
William Carl Harms, Gamma Epsilon, Seton Hall
Stephen Robert Hayes, Beta Iota, St. Lawrence
Raymond L. Horn, Alpha Upsilon, Washington
Keith T. Kallberg, Alpha Mu, MIT
Frank W. Knecht, Theta, Kenyon
Ara Kradjian, Alpha, Pennsylvania
Theodore R. Kramer, Alpha Xi, Purdue
Erik R. Limpaecher, Beta, Princeton
James M. Lynch, Alpha Chi, Ohio State
Samuel W. McCleskey, Alpha Iota, Vanderbilt
John C. Molloy, Zeta, Franklin & Marshall
David William Nichols, Alpha Upsilon, Washington
William Noll, Alpha Tau, Stanford
D. Eugene Nugent, Alpha Xi, Purdue
James J. O'Brien, Alpha Rho, Cornell
Joseph N. Offenbecher, Beta Beta, Kansas
Jeff Otte, Beta Psi, Washington State
Kevin L. Palmer, Beta Rho, UC-Riverside
Bobby Chris Papadopoulos, Delta Pi, Indiana
J. Scott Pelow, Gamma Nu, SUNY-Albany
Craig Pettengill, Alpha Psi, UCLA
Robert Irwin Rhoads, Gamma Beta, Drexel
Matthew John Rhodes, Beta Iota, St. Lawrence
Morris L. Rinehart, Upsilon, Northwestern
Richard J. Rosebery, Alpha Xi, Purdue
Glen L. Ryland, Alpha Lambda, UC-Berkeley
Donald F. Schroeder, Alpha Lambda, UC-Berkeley
Mark O. Shriver, Alpha Rho, Cornell
William W. Sitz, Alpha Psi, UCLA
C. Stewart W. Spahr, Epsilon, Dickinson
Alvin L. Sudduth, Alpha Nu, Georgia Tech
Thomas Arthur Swift, Alpha Upsilon, Washington
Herbert A. Taylor, Nu, Duke
Michael H. Tibbits, Alpha Upsilon, Washington
Yuri Van Dierendonck, Alpha Xi, Purdue
John W. Vining, Mu, Tulane
John E. Voss, Alpha Psi, UCLA
John L. Waters, Alpha Gamma, West Virginia
Douglas P. Whitworth, Alpha Upsilon, Washington
Stephen Windom, Alpha Kappa, Alabama
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Michael Doyle Allen, Gamma Delta, Texas A&M
Richard N. Anderson, Alpha Psi, UCLA
Brent A. Appelo, Alpha Upsilon, Washington
Eugene Ashley, Alpha Mu, MIT
William H. Aulenbach, Theta, Kenyon
Arthur P. Bartholomew, Alpha Omicron, Michigan
Kevin David Bergstrom, Alpha Psi, UCLA
Bruce W. Blake, Beta Theta, TCU
Donald Blakesley, Alpha Upsilon, Washington
Russell S. Bodwell, Alpha Delta, Maine
Daniel W. Bradford, Beta Gamma, Denver
Nelson F. Brown, Alpha Psi, UCLA
Stephen Ray Brown, Alpha Phi, Iowa
Walter H. Buck, Alpha Lambda, UC-Berkeley
Chet C. Buckenmaier, Psi, Penn. State
Russel E. Burkett, Beta Theta, TCU
David L. Buschar, Beta Zeta, Ohio
Gordon W. Campbell, Alpha Phi, Iowa
Granville E. Canaday, Beta Beta, Kansas
Michael Scott Cardonick, Psi, Penn. State
Rodney Lee Chaffee, Alpha Chi, Ohio State
Milton K. Chamberlain, Alpha Gamma, West Virginia
John E. Chelena, Beta Omega, Radford
John H. Clements, Tau, Randolph-Macon
Kenneth L. Coleman, Alpha Xi, Purdue
James M. Colletto, Alpha Psi, UCLA
Jeryl W. Cordell, Alpha Epsilon, IIT
Kent Wesley Curtis, Alpha Mu, MIT
Mark Edward Curtis, Beta Xi, New Orleans
Willis R. Dadukian, Beta Gamma, Denver
Charles W. Daiker, Psi, Penn. State
Robert E. Danforth, Alpha Upsilon, Washington
John H. Davis, Alpha Rho, Cornell
Thomas A. Dean, Alpha, Pennsylvania
Peter F. Decker, Upsilon, Northwestern
William G. Denhard, Alpha Mu, MIT
Franklin G. Dill, Alpha Rho, Cornell
Donald T. Dinsmore, Alpha Tau, Stanford
Frank E. Dougherty, Beta Gamma, Denver
Ronald C. Dunster, Delta Gamma, Rowan
Ernest E. Emmert, Alpha Upsilon, Washington
Donald N. Evans, Beta Iota, St. Lawrence
Edward L. Feick, Alpha Chi, Ohio State
George G. Feussner, Alpha, Pennsylvania
Corey James Fleming, Gamma Omega, Southern Maine
Gareth D. Flora, Beta Gamma, Denver
Frank A. Folk, Upsilon, Northwestern
Donald Lee Fowler, Nu, Duke
John J. Fox, Beta Lambda, Northern Illinois
Kent R. Frohme, Alpha Gamma, West Virginia
John F. Gamba, Alpha, Pennsylvania
George H. Gamble, Alpha Omega, British Columbia
Paul A. Garcia, Alpha Psi, UCLA
David W. Gates, Alpha Delta, Maine
Jack K. Gilden, Alpha Iota, Vanderbilt
James R. Goddard, Alpha Chi, Ohio State
Conrad H. Goerl, Alpha Lambda, UC-Berkeley
John Gould, Beta Delta, Michigan State
Otto Grupp, Psi, Penn. State
Edward Bing Hacker, Alpha Kappa, Alabama
Reynold R. Hagel, Alpha Upsilon, Washington
Charles R. Hart, Alpha Psi, UCLA
Richard Quentin Hart, Omicron, Oklahoma
Jeffrey L. Hengsbach, Beta Delta, Michigan State
Donald E. Henn, Alpha Rho, Cornell
Donald A. Hicks, Alpha Zeta, Maryland
Joseph J. Hoagland, Mu, Tulane
Roy C. Hopgood, Alpha Mu, MIT
Kevin Louis Hopper, Nu, Duke
Larry J. Hubacka, Alpha Upsilon, Washington
Charles L. Hudson, Alpha Zeta, Maryland
Leonard C. Isaacs, Beta Epsilon, Oregon State
Bernard Jackson, Alpha Mu, MIT
Edward P. Jastram, Alpha Mu, MIT
Ray M. Johns, Alpha Zeta, Maryland
Johnny M. Johnson, Alpha Eta, South Carolina
John F. Keilt, Psi, Penn. State
Keith N. Kelman, Rho, Illinois
Wendell H. Kerr, Alpha Lambda, UC-Berkeley
Carl A. Koch, Beta Theta, TCU
Vincent Latini, Gamma Epsilon, Seton Hall
Donald W. Leonard, Alpha Psi, UCLA
Harry L. Lepape, Alpha Tau, Stanford
John Harvey Lester, Alpha Nu, Georgia Tech
Thomas Avery Link, Delta Lambda, Niagara
Joseph E. Logan, Alpha Eta, South Carolina
Roger Alan Loomis, Rho, Illinois
Bruce Alex MacClellan, Gamma Psi, Johnson & Wales
John T. Mackessy, Theta, Kenyon
Hugh A. MacMullan, Alpha, Pennsylvania
Alexander M. MacNicol, Alpha Rho, Cornell
John Martin Maloney, Rho, Illinois
Robert E. Martensen, Rho, Illinois
Richard Eugene Mattingly, Delta Eta, McDaniel
Doyle B. McClendon, Omicron, Oklahoma
Dale E. McDaniel, Alpha Epsilon, IIT
G. Robert Mecherle, Rho, Illinois
Austin H. Merrill, Alpha Lambda, UC-Berkeley
Donald D. Miller, Alpha, Pennsylvania
Theodore L. Miller, Epsilon, Dickinson
Ted Mishtal, Sigma, Texas
John M. Miyares, Gamma Tau, New Hampshire
Walker Nelson Moody, Beta Theta, TCU
Wade H. Mosby, Alpha Theta, Wisconsin
Matthew Mulligan, Alpha Upsilon, Washington
Kelly Christopher Norris, Delta Eta, McDaniel
David A. Ober, Alpha Delta, Maine
Adam Oestreich, Zeta, Franklin & Marshall
Patrick John O'Neal, Rho, Illinois
Arnold Page, Theta, Kenyon
Clayton S. Parsons, Nu, Duke
Leland Payne, Omicron, Oklahoma
Anthony Paul Perini, Alpha Nu, Georgia Tech
Edward D. Phelan, Alpha Psi, UCLA
Sidney B. Plummer, Omicron, Oklahoma
Frank Poorman, Omicron, Oklahoma
George E. Prochaska, Beta Beta, Kansas
Robert E. Pryor, Beta Delta, Michigan State
Steven W. Richey, Alpha Kappa, Alabama
Peter Michael Riley, Omicron, Oklahoma
Guy B. Riska, Beta Theta, TCU
John W. Robb, Sigma, Texas
Robert E. Rogers, Alpha Eta, South Carolina
Roland N. Rogers, Alpha Psi, UCLA
Paul E. Rosengaard, Alpha, Pennsylvania
William G. Rosing, Rho, Illinois
Edward C. Sanders, Omicron, Oklahoma
George H. Schildge, Alpha Rho, Cornell
Kenneth C. Schlegel, Alpha, Pennsylvania
David W. Schrimp, Alpha Lambda, UC-Berkeley
Edwin H. Seim, Alpha Mu, MIT
Roger Shaar, Alpha Psi, UCLA
Harold Shaffer, Alpha, Pennsylvania
Samuel Louis Speciale, Delta, Wash. & Jeff.
John H. Spurr, Beta Iota, St. Lawrence
Peter John Srere, Epsilon, Dickinson
Rowe B. St. Clair, Alpha Psi, UCLA
Albert J. Steichen, Alpha Psi, UCLA
Billy J. Swonger, Alpha Chi, Ohio State
Oscar S. Tatosian, Beta Theta, TCU
Richard R. Taylor, Alpha Epsilon, IIT
Louis E. Telbizoff, Alpha Omicron, Michigan
David Lowell Tett, Nu, Duke
Thomas N. Thrasher, Alpha Psi, UCLA
John C. Todd, Alpha , Pennsylvania
John K. Totten, Omicron, Oklahoma
Ronald P. Uilkie, Alpha Xi, Purdue
Thomas T. Vining, Mu, Tulane
Thomas O. Wakeman, Mu, Tulane
Doyle G. Weller, Alpha Gamma, West Virginia
John S. Wells, Theta, Kenyon
Richard D. Wheeler, Alpha Psi, UCLA
Arthur B. Williams, Omicron, Oklahoma
Theodore V. Wood, Theta, Kenyon
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Theodore A. Beadle, Delta, Wash. & Jeff.
Nevin A. Beagle, Omicron, Oklahoma
Dustin R. Bergeron, Mu, Tulane
Robert C. Berglund, Alpha Tau, Stanford
Robert G. Bise, Alpha Psi, UCLA
Charles L. Blue, Rho, Illinois
William H. Boezinger, Alpha Tau, Stanford
Robert B. Butters, Alpha Mu, MIT
Philip S. Calvo, Alpha Eta, South Carolina
John W. Campbell, Alpha Gamma, West Virginia
Robert M. Carmichael, Alpha Tau, Stanford
John A. Chapman, Upsilon, Northwestern
John L. Coleman, Phi, Richmond
Donald W. Comstock, Alpha Xi, Purdue
Michael G. Cook, Alpha, Pennsylvania
Melvin F. Culp, Alpha Chi, Ohio State
John William Dietz, Beta Iota, St. Lawrence
Richard Y. Elliott, Mu, Tulane
William R. Eshelman, Epsilon, Dickinson
Brian Edward Flagg, Alpha Phi, Iowa
Robert E. Freeman, Alpha Eta, South Carolina
Clesson W. Freyer, Upsilon, Northwestern
Jack A. Froemming, Alpha Theta, Wisconsin
Daniel D. Gaddis II, Mu, Tulane
William N. Gee, Phi, Richmond
Robert Alan Glah, Alpha Rho, Cornell
Bedford C. Glascock, Alpha Zeta, Maryland
William T. Gray, Rho, Illinois
Douglas F. Grelk, Alpha Epsilon, IIT
John Howard Grubbs, Mu, Tulane
Vern E. Halverson, Alpha Phi, Iowa
Harold Hatfield, Beta Upsilon, Potsdam State
Edward Lawrence Hedrick, Lambda, North Carolina
Michael L. Herman, Beta Theta, TCU
Edward R. Higgins, Alpha Delta, Maine
Robert S. Hilarides, Beta Iota, St. Lawrence
Kenneth J. Holzscheiter, Alpha, Pennsylvania
David B. Jansky, Beta Iota, St. Lawrence
Martin L. Johnson, Alpha Chi, Ohio State
John H. Josey, Alpha Kappa, Alabama
Paul J. Kelly, Beta Upsilon, Potsdam State
Mark E. Kirchner, Alpha Mu, MIT
Kyle Thomas Knigge, Beta Psi, Washington State
James A. Largay, Beta Gamma, Denver
Donald Lee Lassiter, Mu, Tulane
William V. Ledford, Lambda, North Carolina
Waldemar V. Littlefield, Alpha Delta, Maine
Gordon W. Loery, Alpha Rho, Cornell
Stewart A. Lonky, Beta Iota, St. Lawrence
Oivind Lorentzen, Alpha Mu, MIT
Dunbar D. MacNemar, Alpha Zeta, Maryland
Jason Whitney Madson, Gamma Rho, Bryant
Eric O'Donnel McDowel, Beta Iota, St. Lawrence
Philip James McSweeney, Gamma Omega, Southern Maine
Edward F. Minner, Upsilon, Northwestern
Robert E. Monahan, Alpha Nu, Georgia Tech
Glenn R. Moore, Alpha Alpha, Washington & Lee
Harry A. Moreen, Alpha Epsilon, IIT
Robert Murdocca, Alpha, Pennsylvania
Donald L. Murray, Alpha Theta, Wisconsin
Edward D. Myrick, Mu, Tulane
Alfred L. Nicely, Alpha Chi, Ohio State
Benjamin Ferrers Nicholson, Alpha Mu, MIT
Joseph O'Brien, Lambda, North Carolina
Kevin Michael Olsavsky, Psi, Penn. State
Erik Joseph Olson, Beta Omicron, Virginia Tech
Eugene M. Oyler, Epsilon, Dickinson
Barry L. Pearson, Beta Omicron, Virginia Tech
Stephen G. Peterson, Alpha Nu, Georgia Tech
Francis X. Reiner, Alpha Epsilon, IIT
Stanley L. Roggenburg, Alpha Mu, MIT
Mark A. Rubeo, Beta Iota, St. Lawrence
R. Nevin Rupp, Psi, Penn. State
Robert B. Russell, Alpha Beta, Toronto
Nicholas C. Russin, Delta, Wash. & Jeff.
Robert A. Scheibe, Upsilon, Northwestern
Thomas R. Scott, Alpha Eta, South Carolina
Charles R. Shera, Beta Zeta, Ohio
Robert D. Sloan, Alpha Alpha, Washington & Lee
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Jay S. Smith, Alpha Delta, Maine
Michael E. Smith, Theta, Kenyon
Norman C. Smith, Beta Alpha, Oregon
Raymond P. Snow, Alpha Phi, Iowa
Knute Soros, Alpha Omega, British Columbia
Robert D. Starr, Alpha Nu, Georgia Tech
Paul A. Stayskal, Phi, Richmond
John E. Stealey, Alpha Gamma, West Virginia
Louis E. Stricker, Alpha Psi, UCLA
Leslie W. Tripp, Beta Theta, TCU
George D. Varoutsos, Phi, Richmond
William D. Vaughan, Beta Kappa, Drury
Kenneth C. Warren, Mu, Tulane
Michael Edward Weber, Gamma Xi, George Mason
Fred T. Wildes, Alpha Delta, Maine
Robert E. Wilson, Lambda, North Carolina
Donald J. Winder, Alpha Upsilon, Washington
Floyd G. Wood, Alpha Psi, UCLA
David Allen Yeagley, Beta Chi, Clarkson
Thomas Young, Zeta, Franklin & Marshall
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James P. Abbott, Alpha Upsilon, Washington
Alvin K. Ahlers, Alpha Delta, Maine
David E. Amacher, Alpha Chi, Ohio State
Samuel L. Anderson, Beta Beta, Kansas
Coy D. Baggett, Alpha Iota, Vanderbilt
Clement P. Barbazon, Beta Xi, New Orleans
Steven A. Battles, Beta Theta, TCU
Thomas Edward Battoglia, Gamma Sigma, Rutgers-NB
George M. Baurhenn, Zeta, Franklin & Marshall
Benjamin B. Bealor, Omicron, Oklahoma
David N. Beauchamp, Alpha Iota, Vanderbilt
Byron E. Beck, Upsilon, Northwestern
William Ames Bell, Beta Omicron, Virginia Tech
Richard E. Bennett, Alpha Delta, Maine
Edward B. Berninger, Alpha Mu, MIT
Budd L. Beyer, Alpha, Pennsylvania
Lewis C. Birdsall, Alpha Xi, Purdue
George W. Blakslee, Psi, Penn. State
James M. Boak, Alpha, Pennsylvania
Robert G. Bohlmann, Alpha Epsilon, IIT
J. Tom Bouchier, Sigma, Texas
William D. Brand, Theta, Kenyon
Norman R. Bricker, Epsilon, Dickinson
Rocco Bruno, Beta Gamma, Denver
Lawrence J. Burda, Alpha Epsilon, IIT
John Herbert Callahan, Beta Iota, St. Lawrence
Justin Wayland Cannell, Beta Psi, Washington State
David E. Carmack, Phi, Richmond
Edward H. Carman, Alpha Rho, Cornell
Richard E. Carr, Omicron, Oklahoma
John B. Carson, Alpha Psi, UCLA
John Cosco Caselli, Gamma Eta, SUNY-Fredonia
Scott T. Chandler, Alpha Upsilon, Washington
George M. Chapman, Alpha Alpha, Washington & Lee
Kenneth A. Chatto, Alpha Delta, Maine
Randall J. Chesson, Gamma Lambda, UNC-Charlotte
William M. Clyde, Lambda, North Carolina
Wayne J. Colahan, Alpha Lambda, UC-Berkeley
Clarence Wharton Cole, Sigma, Texas
Paul F. Corbiere, Psi, Penn. State
Stephen H. Cowles, Alpha Xi, Purdue
Robert T. Daugherty, Alpha Theta, Wisconsin
John F. Dautrich, Alpha, Pennsylvania
Thomas S. DeLong, Nu, Duke
Larry H. Dennis, Alpha Zeta, Maryland
Robert W. B. Dickerson, Sigma, Texas
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Herbert Dickson, Beta Iota, St. Lawrence
Larry W. Digiacinto, Psi, Penn. State
Reno F. DiOrio, Epsilon, Dickinson
Arthur W. Dudenhoeffer, Omicron, Oklahoma
Robert Anthony Dugan, Gamma Theta, West Chester
Guillermo Elizondo, Beta, Princeton
Jeffrey C. Fasoldt, Beta Phi, Geneseo State
Brian Michael Fausett, Alpha Phi, Iowa
Richard Charles Fox, Alpha Xi, Purdue
Donald W. Freeman, Alpha Kappa, Alabama
Glenn L. Goodson, Alpha Upsilon, Washington
David R. Goss, Beta Alpha, Oregon
Raymond C. Grandon, Epsilon, Dickinson
Thomas W. Grant, Nu, Duke
Cliff J. Gratz, Gamma Theta, West Chester
F. Allan Greenwood, Alpha Chi, Ohio State
Jack B. Griffin, Mu, Tulane
Dana D. Groner, Alpha Zeta, Maryland
Ed Gruble, Alpha Upsilon, Washington
Perry W. Gwin, Alpha Kappa, Alabama
Jack M. Hale, Alpha Eta, South Carolina
Adin H. Hall, Omicron, Oklahoma
John A.F. Hall, Alpha Alpha, Washington & Lee
Richard B. Hart, Lambda, North Carolina
William G. Hayden, Alpha Psi, UCLA
David L. Heck, Theta, Kenyon
Kenneth A. Henninger, Zeta, Franklin & Marshall
Ralph E. Hite, Beta Beta, Kansas
William G. Hjerpe, Alpha, Pennsylvania
Joseph W. Holt, Nu, Duke
Edward W. Horn, Psi, Penn. State
Thomas K. Hudgens, Alpha Iota, Vanderbilt
Perry L. Huie, Rho, Illinois
Bruce Clayton Hyldahl, Nu, Duke
Michael Louis Irwin, Beta Phi, Geneseo State
Paul Joseph Isakson, Alpha Mu, MIT
Mark Jones, Psi, Penn State
Donald G. Kammerer, Alpha Zeta, Maryland
Robert G. Keevil, Zeta, Franklin & Marshall
Dana J. Keller, Alpha Rho, Cornell
Roy P. Kelsberg, Alpha Omega, British Columbia
James E. Kennedy, Alpha Lambda, UC-Berkeley
George V. Kinal, Alpha Mu, MIT
David C. King, Alpha Omega, British Columbia
Richard N. Koelle, Alpha, Pennsylvania
Benjamin N. Kraljev, Alpha Psi, UCLA
Michael Joseph Kuhla, Beta Omega, Radford
David John Labbe', Beta Rho, UC-Riverside
Edward LaClare, Gamma Xi, George Mason
Thomas J. Lasater, Beta Beta, Kansas
David Jerome Locker, Alpha Nu, Georgia Tech
Warren G. Love, Lambda, North Carolina
Matthew H. Luca, Mu, Tulane
William E. Lutz, Alpha Rho, Cornell
Robert C. Lycette, Alpha Delta, Maine
Robert Louis Madison, Alpha Omicron, Michigan
John A. Makar, Rho, Illinois
Alfred A. Mann, Alpha Delta, Maine
Franklyn A. Martin, Lambda, North Carolina
Frank S. Mastropietro, Alpha Zeta, Maryland
Justin Walker May, Delta Mu, Mansfield
Gilbert Berry McCarter, Sigma, Texas
John F. McClelland, Epsilon, Dickinson
Robert B. McGough, Nu, Duke
Harold D. Messner, Alpha Tau, Stanford
Woodford R. Middleton, Lambda, North Carolina
Gordon T. Miller, Alpha Chi, Ohio State
Mark Brown Monahan, Alpha Alpha, Washington & Lee
Richard S. Mulligan, Theta, Kenyon
Thomas C. Munden, Lambda, North Carolina
George W. Munford, Lambda, North Carolina
Sriram Narasimhan, Alpha Nu, Georgia Tech
Robert R. Neyland, Sigma, Texas
Peter B. Olson, Beta Zeta, Ohio
George H. Page, Nu, Duke
William L. Parlon, Alpha Xi, Purdue
Robert O. Pasnau, Rho, Illinois
Melvin L. Penn, Omicron, Oklahoma
Stephen Charles Penyak, Beta Omicron, Virginia Tech
Willard C. Pierson, Nu, Duke
Craig A. Platel, Alpha Epsilon, IIT
Kenneth Todd Polk, Beta Iota, St. Lawrence
Norman A. Putnam, Alpha Delta, Maine
Kevin Patrick Reid, Gamma Rho, Bryant
James William Reid, Alpha Alpha, Washington & Lee
Kenneth M. Repholz, Alpha Epsilon, IIT
Michael James Revenew, Gamma Eta, Fredonia State
S. Clyde Ross, Alpha Delta, Maine
John T. Ruhs, Alpha Zeta, Maryland
Robert Rummler, Rho, Illinois
Gilbert H. Sauer, Beta Gamma, Denver
Lahron H. Schenke, Alpha Theta, Wisconsin
Michael R. Schmid, Alpha Mu, MIT
Daniel R. Schnipp, Gamma Epsilon, Seton Hall
George W. Schuman, Beta Iota, St. Lawrence
Gary M. Shafer, Alpha Gamma, West Virginia
Thomas B. Shoebotham, Omicron, Oklahoma
Larry M. Shofe, Alpha Lambda, UC-Berkeley
Roger J. Siegel, Beta Delta, Michigan State
James Daniel Sinanis, Nu, Duke
Steven E. Skubic, Alpha Psi, UCLA
J. David Sleeper, Epsilon, Dickinson
Delbert B. Slivinske, Epsilon, Dickinson
Thomas W. Slover, Alpha Iota, Vanderbilt
Clinton E. Sowards, Alpha Xi, Purdue
Ted Sowders, Alpha Pi, Chicago
David C. Spraker, Alpha Theta, Wisconsin
Vernon J. St. Amand, Alpha Delta, Maine
William B. Stabert, Epsilon, Dickinson
Glenn A. Stambaugh, Epsilon, Dickinson
Robert Steiner, Alpha Omicron, Michigan
Alexander W. Stephens, Upsilon, Northwestern
Philip A. Stoddard, Alpha Mu, MIT
Richard W. Stream, Rho, Illinois
Alvin A. Thomas, Sigma, Texas
Richard W. Thompson, Alpha Zeta, Maryland
Charles C. Trexler, Alpha Zeta, Maryland
Francis J. Trunzo, Epsilon, Dickinson
Michael A. Valentine, Beta Iota, St. Lawrence
James Brick Wagoner, Alpha Psi, UCLA
Ronald B. Walker, Beta Epsilon, Oregon State
Dwight Douglas Walker, Beta Omicron, Virginia Tech
Jack L. Ward, Beta Epsilon, Oregon State
Alexander H. Ware, Phi, Richmond
James C. Watkins, Alpha Nu, Georgia Tech
Maximilian G. Weber, Lambda, North Carolina
Jesse Leon Wells, Alpha Kappa, Alabama
John L. Westenhaver, Rho, Illinois
Edward B. Winn, Sigma, Texas
Jerry C. Wulf, Upsilon, Northwestern
William E. Yeager, Delta, Wash. & Jeff.
David D. Young, Beta Zeta, Ohio
Randolph D. Zelov, Alpha , Pennsylvania
Richard Zetterlund, Alpha Nu, Georgia Tech
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P O P C U LT U R E T O D AY. C O M
TV SHOW
MEN OF HONOR
Below please find updates featuring significant moments in our
alumni member's lives. Remember to send us your news for the
next edition of the Maltese Cross.
Brian Miller (Millersville KP, ‘93) was
named Director of West Coast Asset
Management for Combined Properties
Incorporated and was relocated to Los
Angeles to head up the company’s west
coast offices.
Nathan Brown (TCU JO, ‘02) received
his Masters from Vanderbilt Divinity
School and was ordained into the order of
ministry by the Christian Church
(Disciples of Christ). Rev. Brown was
married to Rev. Marion Watts of Baton
Rouge, Louisiana, on June 25, 2005. Both
will serve congregations in Virginia,
Nathan at West Side Christian Church in
Portsmouth and Marion at Williamsburg
United Methodist Church.
William Dunn (UCLA I^, ’83) will publish his second book, “Gangs of LA”,
accompanying his first, “BOOT” from
1996. He works a gang impact team as an
LAPD detective. His brother Ken Dunn
(UCLA AY, ’81) lives in Irvine, CA, married with two children, and is the CFO for
Pacific Life Insurance.
Kevin Alley (Southern Maine K1, ‘99)
and Heather Verrill of Phi Mu Sorority,
were married on November 12, 2005 at the
MGM Grand in Las Vegas. He currently
works at UnumProvident Insurance in
Portland, Maine.
Michael Fithian (Johnson & Wales K^,
04) moved Baltimore, MD and started
Venture Electronics, a successful product
development company. He purchased his
first home in the Canton community in
downtown Baltimore. www.ventureelectronicsinc.com
Michael Diglio (Rutgers-NB KY, ’05) )
started a new career at the Shore Road
Financial Group, an office of MetLife in
Brooklyn, NY.
Craig Wezenski (Bryant KX, ‘97) and his
wife had a son, Craig M. Wezenski Jr, on
March 29th, 2005.
Donald L Fowler (Duke T, ’90) lives in
Raleigh, NC, with wife, Ann Marie, and
children William, 7, and Meredith
Margaret, 4. He is a partner at Accenture,
LLP where he helps lead the Health and
Life Sciences North American Practice.
John H. Christy III, CFA (Dickinson L,
’94) was named Vice President and Senior
Research Officer at Thomas White
International, Ltd, a Chicago investment
management firm.
Michael McBrearty (Geneseo State J\,
‘88) and his wife had a second son, Rowan,
on January 25, 2005. Their first son,
Kieran, is 3.
Justin S. Lewis (Lowell K[, ‘00) wed to
Carolyn Loomis on June 4, 2005.
Member News Continues on Page 18
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Patrick O’Neal (Illinois P, ’97) graduated
from the University of Illinois Medical
School in 2001 and completed his residency in pediatrics at Hope Children’s
Hospital in Oak Lawn, IL in 2004. He
accepted a position at Pediatric Health
Associates in Naperville, IL, which serves
over 18,000 children in suburban
Chicagoland. He lives in Oak Brook, IL,
with wife, Tina, and daughter, Delaney,
born January 4, 2005.
Gary Mayes (North Texas JN, '86) and
Vaughan Garrett (North Texas JN, '86)
met when both became new members
during their freshmen year. Brother
Mayes pitched the idea of making a
movie to the Alpha and since then, from
Hollywood back to Texas, the rest, as
they say, is history. Their first effort was a
movie written, produced, and starring all
Phi Kaps from Beta Eta North Texas.
The late Neal Hospers (UCLA I^, ’45)
was not only
an advisor
on the movie
but helped
the brothers
in the publicity of the
film. Brother
Hospers presented Beta
Eta’s idea at Vaughan Garrett, Gary Mayes and legendary
recording artist, Randy Jackson at the prethe
83rd miere of Popculturetoday.com TV Show.
G r a n d
Chapter in Philadelphia before the movie
was released. Brothers Mayes and
Garrett have worked on video productions ever since. In 2005, these two
alumni premiered a new television show
entitled: Popculturetoday.com (Episode
One) The Beatles. They have created a
new television show concept that covers
the absolute best in rare and hard to find
memorabilia. "It is a cross between the
Antiques Road Show and Entertainment
Tonight" Mayes said. The first episode is
in regard to the Beatles phenomenon
and features behind the scenes footage
involving the ‘Fab Four’. They are changing the way audio/video productions
are being produced while their imaging
and editing style is truly ground breaking
and fun to watch on screen. A full series
is to follow on other Pop culture icons.
Congratulations to both members for
growing their television show from an
idea to an award winning pilot. Phi Kap
brotherhood is truly a lifelong endeavor
as evidenced with Brother Mayes and
Garrett. For more info and to pick up a
DVD of this exciting show please visit:
www.popculturetoday.com.
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S TATE OFEXPAN
Great things are happening on the expansion front. The International Fraternity is
fully invested in seeing Phi Kappa Sigma
grow and flourish. The resources needed
to support the growth of the Fraternity
are being put into place. The work volunteers and staff have put in over the past
few years has resulted in a vibrant
expansion picture.
The Fraternity has been invited to expand
to Villanova University. We will work with
the Villanova administration to begin our
recruitment efforts on campus within the
next twelve months. Also, the Fraternity is
already on campus at the University of
Wisconsin working to revive our Alpha
Theta Chapter. Alpha Theta alumni have
been crucial in this effort.
Chartering on February 25th of this year,
the Fraternity saw its first new chapter in
over four years, Delta Sigma at the
University of Maryland, Baltimore
County. Of our other four colonies three
of them are in the last stage of the colony
process and are working on their final
petition to the Executive Board.
The Expansion Committee, the
International Headquarters, and many
volunteers are working with interested
students and campus administrators at
over twenty other campuses. Our time
table includes many groups working
towards colony status and many opportunities for the Fraternity to present our
case to campuses. The state of Phi Kappa
Sigma Expansion is vibrant and strong.
COLONIES
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Congratulations Delta Sigma, Our Newest Chapter
University of Maryland, Baltimore County
Chartering our first new chapter in over four years, Phi Kappa Sigma congratulates the men of our UMBC Colony, who on February 25th became
the 118th Chapter of Phi Kappa Sigma, now the Delta Sigma Chapter.
UMBC PROFILE:
Located outside of Baltimore, MD,
right on the city’s outer loop
Enrollment: 9,244
Student/Faculty Ratio: 17/1
Year Founded: 1966
Composed of a minority student body
of over 45%, making it one of the
most diverse schools in the nation
35% of students live on campus
12 fraternities and 9 sororities
The Colony has worked hard over the past two
years to complete the Challenge and finish their
petition. Two members of the Colony attended
Men of Honor this year, representing their
Colony well. They left well equipped to make
their transition from Colony to Chapter a successful one and are looking forward to writing
their own pages of the already rich history of Phi
Kappa Sigma. As the Delta Sigma Chapter, these
new members are the newest voting member at
this year’s 93rd Grand Chapter.
Delta Sigma is also looking forward to implementing new recruitment techniques on their
campus, by taking multiple new member classes this semester, breaking the trend of one
class a semester. They lead the way on their campus when it comes to service; most
recently collecting over $400 in donations for Hurricane Katrina victims. They used word
of mouth and tables on campus to help draw attention to the tragedy and give students an
opportunity to help.
Again, please join us in congratulating the newest chapter of Phi Kappa Sigma, Delta
Sigma at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County.
COLONY TARGETS FOR 2006
DePaul University Colony
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The DePaul Colony has continued
their scholastic success by earning
the highest fraternity grades on their campus.
The Colony is also working on its final steps to
finish their Challenge. Their main goals right now
are to continuing their recruitment success,
getting their finances together for their
chartering costs, and finishing their petition
to formally submit to the Executive Board for
final chartering approval.
Missouri-Rolla
Penn State
Richmond
Saint Leo
West Florida
Wisconsin
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Beta Chi Colony,
Clarkson University
Beta Chi is in the middle of a great recruitment
semester. Building off of their participation at
Men of Honor and a recruitment visit from
Headquarters staff, the Colony saw great success bringing in 8 new members, their biggest
new member class yet. From this success they
hope to take another class this semester and are
already recruiting for next fall.
S IO N
Alumni always ask “What can I do?”
Here is the answer.
The Phoenix Campaign is an initiative of Phi Kappa Sigma to utilize our alumni in support of resurrecting closed chapters.
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Phoenix alumni groups will work to reopen Chapters by:
Cultivating a partnership with the campus and IFC
Creating and helping to train an alumni advisory board (5-8 members)
Raising funds to support the expansion effort
In the sidebar to the right is a list of targeted (closed between 1925 and 2002)
chapters. These groups have large enough alumni bases and have been closed
long enough to allow for a fresh start on their respective campuses.
As you can see, we’re making some progress but urgently need your
additional help. Won’t you call the International HQ now and help your
fraternity resurrect itself!
HOW CAN YOU HELP?
Undergraduate:
• Tell us about your friends at other campuses
• Help support a colony or interest group in your area
• Tell us about your members transferring to other campuses
Alumni:
• Recommend a student for membership (High School & College)
• Volunteer on a Colony Advisory Board
• Contact your chapter alumni or HQ to restart your Chapter
• Contribute financial support for an expansion opportunity
Tau Chapter Revival
Stepping up to reopen their Chapter, alumni
are leading the charge at Randolph Macon by speaking with administration
and working towards reviving their partnership with the campus.
Following the Phoenix Campaign model Tau alumni are organizing officers for
their alumni group, researching the state of Greek Life at Randolph Macon,
and have received approval to work towards reopening the Chapter and even
to regain their former campus house.
Gamma Xi Colony,
George Mason University
Gamma Rho Colony,
Bryant University
Gamma Xi is also working to
finish the Challenge this term. Their main
goals are working on better recruitment
techniques to increase their numbers and
scholastic performance.
Gamma Rho continues to rebuild itself with
the help and support of their Alumni Board.
Through continuing to work toward improving their academic performance the Colony
will continue to attract additional ReFounding Fathers that will help rebuild a
strong Chapter at Bryant.
Campus
Chapter Designation
Alabama
Berkley
British Columbia
Chicago
Clarkson
Columbia
Cornell
Dartmouth
Drexel
Drury
Duke
Florida International
George Mason
Iowa
Kansas
Louisana Tech
Maryland
Mass Amherst
Michigan
Michigan State
Minnesota
New Orleans
North Carolina
Northwestern
Ohio
Ohio State
Oregon
Oregon State
Penn State
Randolph Macon
Richmond
Rutgers Camden
Salisbury State
South Alabama
South Carolina
Southwest Texas State
St. Leo
Stanford
SUNY Albany
SUNY Buffalo
SUNY Geneseo
SUNY Oneonta
Texas
Texas A & M
UCLA
Virginia
West Virginia
Wisconsin
❖ Alumni Group
Alpha Kappa
Alpha Lambda
Alpha Omega
Alpha Pi
Beta Chi
Iota
Alpha Rho
Kappa
Gamma Beta
Beta Kappa
Nu
Delta Delta
Gamma Xi
Alpha Phi
Beta Beta
Beta Pi
Alpha Zeta
Delta Beta
Alpha Omicron
Beta Delta
Alpha Sigma
Beta Xi
Lambda
Upsilon
Beta Zeta
Alpha Chi
Beta Alpha
Beta Epsilon
Psi
Tau
Phi
Gamma Omicron
Beta Sigma
Beta Mu
Alpha Eta
Gamma Mu
Gamma Phi
Alpha Tau
Gamma Nu
Gamma Alpha
Beta Phi
Gamma Kappa
Sigma
Gamma Delta
Alpha Psi
Eta
Alpha Gamma
Alpha Theta
✓ Interest Group
The Maltese Cross
Closed
1995 ❖
1993
1984
1943
1998 ▲
1934
1991
1938
1999 ❖
1983
1994
2002 ✓
2002 ▲
1997
1989
1990
1995
1996
1963
1997
1943
2002
1998
2001
2002
2000 ❖
1964
1975
2001 ❖
2001 ❖
1995 ❖
2000
1980
2002
1990 ❖
1992
1993 ✓
1972
1996
1995
1991
1993
2000
1992
2000
2002
1993
2002 ❖
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FOUNDERS QUEST | RAISING THE RECRUITMENT BAR
Drawing upon inspiration from
Phi Kappa Sigma is growing. | Expansion is our mantra. You can help.
the founders of the International
As the International Fraternity commits more resources to growth through expansion,
recruitment, alumni involvement, increased staff, and a strong push by our foundation.
Fraternity, Founder’s Quest is a
We need the undergraduate members to step it up more than ever.
challenge set forth to every
undergraduate
Chapter
Increasing our undergraduate membership count is the most significant opportunity
for growth. Rush Week and recruiting only one to two pledge classes a year is an
outdated mindset.
to
increase their ability to recruit
It is time to commit to new innovative recruitment strategies.
and retain members.
Every Chapter needs to step outside of the old traditions and lead the way on their campus with new more effective recruitment strategies.
The founders pioneered the same
Modern recruitment replaces rush events with real conversations, free food with shared
values, and rush fliers with word of mouth. Putting your values into practice should be
your main marketing. Demeaning and boisterous t-shirts shouldn’t grace our backs,
value statements should.
recruitment techniques we teach
today. They met like-minded men
CONCEPTS THAT WORK
through involvement on their
Double Up: Every semester work to bring in 2 new member classes. Recruiting a
second class during the middle of a semester builds good momentum and provides an
opportunity to recruit when other groups on your campus are not competing. Use the
4 or 6 week new member education programs to build a truly year round recruitment.
campuses; focusing on 1-on-1
relationship building and selling
New Member Challenge: Teach 1-on-1 recruitment skills and challenge every
new member to recruit one person before they are initiated. They are one of
your best networking tools and usually have one of the highest enthusiasm levels
in the Fraternity.
a values-based vision.
This article is the first of many to
come on how your Chapter can
on your campus. The Founder’s
Summer Advantage: Choosing to take classes over the summer and even starting
school early in the summer is becoming more common. Drastically underused
for recruitment, summer presents many opportunities to recruit existing and
incoming students.
Quest will set and track recruit-
YEAR ROUND PLAN
become a better recruiting force
Vision: Develop a vision that creates excitement and accountability.
Marketing: Sell your vision by living it and clearly articulating it to the community.
Involvement: Create opportunity by placing your members in the best positions.
Referrals: Sell your vision to clubs, faculty, and alumni and build on their networks.
Relationship Building: Constant 1-on-1 recruitment skill training is a must.
ment goals for all Chapters and
for the national organization.
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National Goals:
Top 5 Recruiting Chapters:
Top 10 Growth Chapters:
• No chapter below 25 members
• 10 chapters above 50 members
• Avg. chapter size of 45
• Avg. new member class of 12
• 90% new member retention
1. TCU
2. Purdue
3. Indiana
4. Charlotte
5. IIT
1. Edinboro
2. West Chester
3. Radford
4. North Texas
5. Kenyon
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Largest new member class
Spring 2006
35
30
28
27
26
340%
180%
163%
125%
117%
Total new members compared to Fall actives
6. St. Lawrence
7. Toronto
8. Charlotte
9. IIT
10. Purdue
105%
100%
96%
90%
86%
Reconnect
with Your Friends, Your Brothers, Your Fraternity
Trying to meet new people in your area or reconnect with old brothers?
The Metropolis Campaign is designed to do just that. We are reaching out to our
alumni to better their lifelong experience with the Fraternity by creating city and
regional alumni groups that help them interact with other members in their area.
ALUMNI CHAPTER
Defined: A formal nationally recognized group of alumni supporting
a specific chapter.
Main Goal: Support of specific chapter and its undergraduate and alumni members.
More Info: These groups are targeted for closed chapters through the
Phoenix Campaign (p. 11).
START AN ALUMNI
GROUP IN YOUR AREA
• Contact your Assistant
Grand Sigma
ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
• Work with the
Fraternity to find 10
interested members
Defined: A formal nationally recognized group of alumni in a city or region.
Main Goal: Networking and social interaction
More Info: These groups are targeted through the Metropolis Campaign.
• Hold Interest Meeting
& Elect Officers
COUNT OF ALUMNI
BY 3 DIGIT ZIP CODE
12 to 18
45 to 81
7 to 11
29 to 44
3 to 6
19 to 28
1 to 2
SKULLUMNI CELEBRATES 5 YEARS
Celebrating its 5th year of existence, Skullumni of Maine, Alpha
Delta Chapter, has allocated
enough funds to pay for four
undergraduates to attend the
93rd Grand Chapter this summer.
They are also in the middle of
a major capital campaign for
renovations to their 100+ year old
chapter house. Anticipating a
fourth straight year of over 100
alumni paying dues as voting
HUSKIE ALUMS REUNITE IN 2005
Alpha Upsilon's Founder's Day was held Friday, November 4, 2005,
at the University Club on the UW Campus. It was the evening before
UW's homecoming game against Oregon State (an 18-10 UW loss
punctuated by seven field goals).
Brother Constantine, Matt Mulligan, Grand
Delta C.T. Benis and Marc Sanders were
present from the class of ‘84.
CITY
The Keynote Speaker at the
event was Seattle Mariner's
Announcer, Rick Rizzs. The Master
of Ceremonies was J. Dow
Constantine, Class of '84. Also
on the program was a 25 year
reunion of the class of 1984,
which pledged Phi Kaps in 1980.
Afterward, refreshments were
served at the Chapter House.
Alpha Upsilon's "Spring Scramble"
golf tournament was held
June 17, 2005 at Willows Run Golf Course in Woodinville, WA. Many
thanks go out to Brother Doug Nelson who chaired the event. Forty-four
brothers participated in the event.
The Alpha Lambda Alumni Annual Spring BBQ will be held
Saturday, April 22, 2006 at the Richmond (CA) Country Club.
Planned events include golf on Friday and Brunch on Sunday
at the Claremont Hotel. Also, an Annual Meeting will be held
on December 8, 2006 at 11:30 am at the London Wine Bar,
San Francisco, CA. To RSVP or get on the Chapter mailing l
ist contact: Bruce Roberts, 1 First Street, Ste 9,
Los Altos, CA 94022; or phone: 650-559-7300; or
email: [email protected].
BETA NU
60s AND 70s REUNION
A reunion is being organized
by Mike Minster (Adrian JT,
’73) and invites all Beta Nu
Alumni during this time
(sixties to late seventies)
to attend. The dates are
July 13 – 16, 2006, in
Saugatuck, Michigan
(www.saugatuck.com),
a small harbor town in
southwest Michigan.
For room reservations, call
the Ship & Shore Motel
at 269-857-2194. Planned
activities include boating,
golf, and a cookout with
live music. Contact Mike at
[email protected]
# of ALUMS
NEW YORK, NY
PHILADELPHIA, PA
WASHINGTON DC
BALTIMORE, MD
BOSTON, MA
RICHMOND, VA
RALEIGH, NC
CHARLOTTE, NC
SPRING BBQ FOR ALPHA LAMBDA
members, Skullumni encourages
all Alpha Delta members to
continue their support. Alumni
support in the form of time and
money has been critical to the
half decade of success of the
Chapter. For more information,
please visit our website,
www.pksallumni.org, email us
at [email protected], or
call President Scott Morelli
(Maine I6, ’99) at 315-751-3695.
1881
749
634
537
486
218
208
EAST REGION
Matthew G. West (6P, ’04)
Marketing Coordinator,
First Night Boston
(617) 797-6364
[email protected]
WHERE ARE OUR ALUMNI IN THE COUNTRY?
82 to 588
# of ALUMS
CHICAGO, IL
DALLAS, TX
PITTSBURGH, PA
ATLANTA, GA
HOUSTON, TX
COLUMBUS, OH
ST LOUIS, MO
Defined: A local incorporated group of alumni supporting a specific chapter’s
housing needs.
Main Goal: Purchase, upkeep and regulation of housing assets.
More Info: These groups are separate entities for liability reasons and do not
receive charters.
• Request formal charter
from Executive Board
CENTRAL REGION
Dylan Easley (AE, ’04)
Assistant Administrator
IIT Alumni Association
(312) 771-0110
[email protected]
CITY
HOUSING CORPORATION
• Create vision,
long/short term goals
The Metropolis
Campaign has three
Assistant Grand
Sigmas that will help
and develop new or
existing Alumni
Groups in his regions.
Each was selected for
their dedication and their
devotion to grow fraternal
relationships across the country.
OHIO SKULLS REUNION
The Beta Zeta Chapter,
Ohio University, was part
of campus life for nearly
fifty years. A reunion was
held March 3, 2006 at the
Burr Oak Resort in Glouster,
Ohio. Activities included a
buffet at the Burr Oak Lodge
on Friday; Saturday breakfast
at the Athens Country Club,
Athens, Ohio; a bus tour
of campus, an OU-Bowling
Green basketball game,
and Sunday breakfast back
at the Burr Oak Lodge.
2023
1881
1780
1657
896
670
346
281
WEST REGION
Sri Narasimhan (AN, ’05)
Project Engineer,
General Electric
(909) 444-5337
[email protected]
CITY
# of ALUMS
SEATTLE, WA
SAN FRANCISO, CA
LOS ANGELES, CA
DENVER, CO
SAN DIEGO, CA
PHOENIX, AZ
PORTLAND, OR
994
899
706
341
259
193
182
Each region lists some of most concentrated
areas within a fifty mile radius. Is your area not
listed? Certain cities may already have either
an interest group or a contact in place. Contact
your respective Assistant Grand Sigma to see
what's available, how to join, or how to help
start up one of our Alumni Groups.
If you have an active alumni association, alumni chapter, or housing
corporation our insurance requires
you to keep the International
Headquarters up to date on your contact information and status as a group.
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GRAND CHAPTER
BOSTON
JULY 27-30
SAVE THE
Please make plans now to join us in
Boston, MA for Grand Chapter 2006.
We are pleased to be hosted by the
Alpha Mu Chapter. Come get reacquainted and renew old friendships, conduct
the business of the Fraternity, and help
set the agenda for the future!
Growth: All issues regarding our Fraternity will
be discussed in the spirit of molding the future
of Phi Kappa Sigma for many years to come.
Education: Professionals and volunteers will
be facilitating educational sessions throughout
Grand Chapter. These sessions will focus on
important issues facing college students today
as well as programming specifically designed
for our alumni and volunteers.
Illustration by Nathan Taylor, Radford J1, ’04
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RD
MIT Museum
For more information about Grand Chapter,
the Alumni Social, registration, tickets,
or any other questions, please visit
the “Official” Grand Chapter|Boston 2006
website, www.GrandChapter.com
Hyatt Regency Boston
Hotel Lounge Area
DATE!
Executive Committee Elections: Each Chapter’s official
delegate will vote to elect the next Executive Committee
that will lead the Fraternity for the next two years.
Activities: There will be several special activities while in
Boston and all attendees will have plenty of time to go out
and explore the beautiful city.
Registration: $275 by May 1st, ($350 there after),
Includes selected meals, conference materials, educational
sessions, and selected events. Official Chapter Delegate’s
(voted by their chapter) will receive additional benefits.
Double Occupancy Room
Reservations: Hotel reservations can be made by calling
the Hyatt Regency Hotel (Financial District) in Downtown
Boston, MA for the \QY Special Rate of $120/night at
(617) 912-1234 or clicking the link RESERVE HOTEL on
www.GrandChapter.com
MAKE PLANS NOW TO PARTICIPATE
IN THIS GREAT PHI KAP EXPERIENCE!
D CHAPTER
ALUMNI SOCIAL EVENT
MAKE SURE TO JOIN US FOR THIS EVENT!
Hosted by the Phi Kappa Sigma Foundation, and the Alpha Mu Chapter
@ MIT Alumni, this event provides an opportunity for each Alumnus to catch
up on current events, see old brothers, and make new friends. It will be held
at the MIT Museum, just minutes away from Downtown Boston, MA.
Friday • JULY 28th, 7:30 • 11:00PM
MIT Museum
265 Massachusetts Ave, 2nd Floor
Cambridge, MA 02139
(617) 253-4444
http://web.mit.edu/museum
Please bring your significant other and join us at the wonderful MIT Museum,
experiencing a fun-filled evening of brotherhood and amazing technology.
Fancy hors d’ oeuvres and cash bar will be provided.
Ticket Information/Assisting with the Event:
To secure your tickets in advance or to assist
with the event, please contact the Fraternity
at (610) 469-3282 or [email protected]
Attention: GC Boston 2006 Alumni Event.
MIT Museum Gallery
GET HIRED
Using Your Fraternity Experience
Experience Needed
The common lament of job seekers, that
“employers will only hire people with
experience, yet the only way to gain experience is to get hired” applies to almost
every career field. Despite optimistic
statements that one hears frequently
regarding the number of available
positions in the job market, landing an
entry-level position can still prove difficult
and frustrating in today’s competitive
market place.
Experience that
lasts a lifetime
One way to gain the experience needed to
position one’s self into a career is to pursue an internship during the summer
months, or a part-time work study while in
school. An internship may not provide the
pay, but the knowledge gained through the
hands-on experience is more than enough
to qualify the choice to pursue this type of
opportunity. The mere fact a member is
investing their time in this way will
demonstrate that drive and desire to
become successful in the field, something
that employers like to see.
How can we help each other accomplish
our life goals? Through recognizing these
opportunities! When we are cognizant of
these opportunities we are better able to
share them with our membership and help
forge and foster the notion of “lifelong
growth and development of the Fraternity
and its members.”
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Experience Gained
Through Fraternity
Why \QY allows us to
Learn & Lead
One of the most overlooked skills needed
for a member to be successful is the ability to explain what being a member of Phi
Kappa Sigma is all about. Whether verbally, through email, or in formal writing,
members that communicate well gain
a significant advantage in building
their careers.
Some people have asserted that fraternity
is “when you were in college,” and the
opportunities that arise are generated
through the “good ol’ boys network.” This
concept might sound appealing to some,
but if it were true, it would dilute the Phi
Kappa Sigma Fraternity Experience.
For our younger members looking to network into a career, the most obvious benefit of strong communication skills is realized in job interviews. Being able to talk
with people about their membership within the Fraternity and how those experiences have helped them build a strong
character and the necessary skills to
become an asset to the firm will only benefit the member in the hiring process. It is
the confidence which makes us that much
better prepared for career advancement.
Phi Kaps
Learn & Lead
The World is Changing
One of the most common questions asked
by beginning professionals is “which area
should I focus on first?” As with any
career, preferences vary from company to
company and person to person. One way
for a member to answer this question is to
start with an area that is most personally
interesting to them. Through researching a
company that one plans to interview with,
and choosing an area of the company that is
deemed important, is a great way to
achieve this. Ultimately it probably matters little which area one learns first. More
importantly, one should acknowledge that a
well-rounded understanding of business is
needed in a rapidly changing world. Those
who can enjoy and appreciate this change
are better able to fulfill a successful career
within their business sector.
Realistically, our Fraternity presents so
much more, and involves such a wide
range of experiences, that most serious
companies value both experienced
employees and ambitious employees
alike. In fact, an effective career strategy
involves seeking out more experienced
people in one’s field, and learning new
skills from these mentors.
Many firms view four-year degrees as a
sign of commitment to the field.
Employers care both about a person’s current knowledge and also their ability to
learn and adapt for the future. Being a Phi
Kap is one way of demonstrating one’s
ability to learn and lead.
Objectives of \QY
1. Scholarship – Wisdom
Through sharing wisdom, a bond is formed
between young and old, teacher and student;
this bond is what brings us together.
2. Fraternity – Integrity
The inner foundation for holding true to
our values and what guides us to make
the best decisions and lead others.
3. Personal Conduct – Honor
Staying true to a set of higher standards and
morals in the face of adversity.
4. Financial Commitment – Responsibility
Being reliable in the fulfillment of the objectives of our Fraternity and our
personal obligations, ensuring the success
of our Membership.
5. College/University – Respect
“Do unto others as you would have them do
unto you.” This statement is the
acceptance of the ideals of others. In order
to move forward as a Brotherhood, we must
continue to consider each other’s viewpoints.
Phi Kap Experience Becomes Real World Experience
President
• Represented the organization to any
external entity as the chief spokesman.
• Ensured that lines of communication
were established by the membership.
• Ensured that members clearly
understood the expectations and
responsibilities of membership within
the organization.
• Ensured all members were aware of
risk management policies and those
policies were adhered to.
• Maintained strong levels of
communication with organization
members to ensure that morale was
high and organizational goals were met.
• Oversaw development of a plan that
ensured all required communications
were sent to appropriate parties on time.
• Maintained records including
reviewing plans with previous officer,
documenting important events, ideas
and critical items that may be helpful
to future Presidents.
• Conducted all meetings using
Robert’s Rules of Order and followed
organizational by-laws.
Scholarship Chair
Vice President
• Implemented a plan to encourage
brothers to study and attend classes
to maintain a strong academic culture
within the organization.
• Coordinated an academic programming
seminar with an outside firm to
reinforce positive group dynamics
and behavior toward academic pursuits.
• Implemented a scholarship program
to educate members on highly effective
techniques to ensure strong academic
results from each member.
• Designed a tutoring system to mentor
and assist the membership.
• Formulated and implemented a plan
that recognized members who exceeded
scholastic expectations through
providing incentive based rewards.
• Developed a plan that tracked
how officers completed their duties
and maintained organizational and
community standards.
• Collected and reviewed officer
objectives from each department head.
• Collaborated with officers to ensure
all action items/goals were reviewed
and completed by the set deadlines.
• Performed officer evaluation reports to
determine areas in need of improvement.
• Collaborated with officers to draft
action plans that addressed all areas
in need of improvement.
• Coordinated the development of
an organizational leadership seminar
for the organization’s membership.
• Coordinated an officer training
and transition retreat to ensure
a smooth transition between the
organization’s leadership.
Treasurer
New Member Educator
• Developed, implemented, and tracked
an annual budget.
• Developed monthly reports, balance
sheets, income statements.
• Kept all financial records and reports
for archival purposes.
• Cared for all bill payments.
• Assisted with the collection of income.
• Planned and carried out one fundraiser
each month improving organization’s
reputation and financial standings.
• Utilized fundraising chair and
committee to brainstorm new
fundraising ideas and/or research.
• Facilitated and trained an assistant
treasurer to learn and take over office.
• Instructor for the new member
education program.
• Utilized membership development
tools created by Headquarters.
• Designed plan assuring 100% retention
rate between orientation and initiation/
membership with organization.
• Implemented plan educating organization
on policies and held a meeting and/or
presentation each month.
Program Coordinator
• Developed and planned critical
programming that effectively drove
an organizational objective.
• Networked with other organizations
to increase the success of the event.
Secretary
• Facilitated reporting of internal
documents to Headquarters and/or
other entities.
• Transcribed weekly meeting minutes
and disseminated to membership.
• Recorded organizational
accomplishments and assisted
with compiling annual reports.
• Maintains membership roster with
individual's contact information.
Recruitment Chair
• Planned and coordinated recruitment
education, training, and best practices
for the organization’s membership.
• Implemented a plan to ensure all
criteria relevant to the recruitment of
new members aligned with University
and Fraternity policies and standards.
• Developed and implemented a plan to
utilize networking opportunities within
the community.
• Maintained high levels of motivation
within the organization’s membership
to strive for zero defects.
For more information regarding
career development, leadership, and
the Phi Kappa Sigma Experience,
visit www.pks.org/resources.php
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YOUNG CHARLOTTE ALUMNI
Fred Rodriguez (New Orleans JU, ’72)
BECOME E-BUSINESS LEADERS
Protravelgear.com
Stepping into his first job
out of college James Dabbs
(UNC Charlotte KR, ’03), Director of Operations, was not
daunted by the fact that he was the first employee of a brand
new online retail website. Since that time, Brother Dabbs has
taken on more and more responsibility, managing what is now
the 2nd largest online travel retailer in the country. The company now has 8 employees. An article in the Wall Street
Journal featured the company’s largest boost yet, a partnership
with John Deere to produce a licensed version of their headsets specifically for John Deere customers.
Carolinanightlife.com
Living it up in downtown Charlotte became a business model
for Charles Wilson (UNC Charlotte KR, ’03),
Executive Director/Owner, when he and some
friends created Carolina Nightlife.com in 2003.
Since then the website has grown its online
footprint and advertising base exponentially.
“We get paid to party” is the tagline for
Nightlifenetwork.com, the new franchising arm of Carolina
Nightlife. Building on their success, their goal is to bring their
franchises to all 50 states.
Studiobanks.com
With a unique vision of what a graphic design
firm should be, Banks Wilson (UNC Charlotte
KR, ’02), Creative Director/Owner, set out on his
own and started Studiobanks in 2002. Since that time
Studiobanks has grown to 4 employees and serves clients such
as Meineke Car Care Centers, Paragon Metals, and Opera
Carolina. They have recently made a big move to a new office
and are continuing to produce dynamic websites for all of
their growing clients.
Frank Reiner (IIT IL, ‘82)
The Chlorine Institute is pleased to
announce the appointment of Frank
Reiner (IIT AE, ‘82), PE, as Vice
President of Transportation and Storage.
Brother Reiner will lead the North American
chlor-alkali industry’s safety advancement
initiatives in the area of chlorine transportation and bulk storage.
Brother Reiner is a licensed Professional
Engineer who received his BA from IIT and
his Masters from Purdue University. He had
also served as Alpha Epsilon’s Housing
Corporation President in the early 90s.
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On October 8, 2005, Fred
Rodriguez (New Orleans JU, ’72)
was installed as President of the American
Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP). As the
oldest and largest nonprofit professional
society of laboratory professionals, ASCP
continues to grow and prosper in the education and self-assessment in the discipline of
laboratory medicine.
Brother Rodriguez resides in Metairie, LA
with his wife Susan and four children;
Alison, Fred III, Kathryn, and David.
BILL DENHARD (MIT AM, ’42)
RECEIVES MIT’s LOBDELL AWARD
At the MIT Alumni Association's 2005 Alumni Leadership
Conference this past September, Bill Denhard (MIT AM, '42)
received MIT’s "Harold E. Lobdell Distinguished Service Award."
The award is given by MIT to an alumnus who provides "alumni
relations service of special depth over a sustained period." Through
his leadership, the Alpha Mu Chapter of Phi Kappa Sigma has raised
the awareness of the MIT administration of the various impacts of
their housing decisions, so to ensure the health of the fraternity system. He has also led MIT to restructure the program for capital
improvements as well as operating grants, and provided important
support to establishing the Alumni Independent Living Group
(AILG) board and its programs as sustainable and vibrant forces. He
also led the effort for the house renovation, including the essential
diplomacy with the Neighborhood Association and the City, and the
extra measures to ensure that the students who lived through the construction did not suffer in morale or academics. Bruce Wedlock (MIT
AM, ’56), Bob Greene (MIT AM, '55), Jay Goldman (MIT AM, '71),
were on hand for the Awards Banquet to witness this moment of
glory for Alpha Mu that Brother Denhard has so richly earned.
Of course, a notable fact for Phi Kaps is Brother Denhard may be one
of the very few recipients over the years who actually knew "Lobby."
Harold Lobdell (MIT AM, '17) was, among other things, Dean of
Students for nearly 20 years, the 1st executive vice president of the
Alumni Association, and publisher of the Technology Review. He
was the driving force behind the Technology Loan Fund, which
made an MIT education available to students of lesser means. Also,
he once served as Grand Pi on Phi Kappa Sigma’s Executive Board.
Brother Wedlock recently had Lobby's fraternity pin mounted and
framed for display in the Chapter House.
Go to www.pks.org/alumni_update.shtml
to submit any Member news or images.
Submissions may be edited for content and space.
John W. Dietz (Saint Lawrence JP, ’90) ) is
a partner at the law firm of Halloran and
Sage, LLP in Westport, CT. His practice as
a trial attorney focuses on litigating insurance law disputes. In July 2005, he earned
his Masters of Law degree in Insurance Law
from the University of Connecticut School
of Law. At graduation, he was awarded the
Insurance Center LLM prize which is
awarded to a Masters of Law student who
best exemplifies the Law School’s commitment to distinguished scholarship in the
field of insurance law and to dedicated service to the community, upon recommendation of the faculty. He was a Baltzer
Scholar while he was in law school.
Mayes D. Mathews (West Virginia IK, ’66)
was recently promoted to Professor of
Computer Information Systems at Saint
Leo University. Dr. Mathews earned his
undergraduate degree in business from West
Virginia University, his MBA from Old
Dominion University, and his PhD from
Virginia Commonwealth University. He is
a retired Naval Supply Corps Officer and
also owns and operates Stonehouse Stables
and Lakewood Trails near historic
Williamsburg, Virginia. He has authored
over forty articles for various business and
academic publications and has presented
over a hundred papers at regional, national,
and international conferences.
Waller T. Dudley (Washington & Lee II, ’74)
Serving as president of his Chapter during his undergraduate years prepared Waller T. Dudley
(Washington & Lee AA, ’74) for his current career as a
lawyer. He was elected Executive Director of Alumni
Affairs at Washington and Lee University by his fellow
peers and colleagues. Brother Dudley, listed in Best
Lawyers in America for ’04, ’05, and ’06, is a partner in
McGuire-Woods Law Firm and a trustee of the University.
The Washington Magazine also listed him among the best
lawyers in the state of Virginia.
Brother Dudley has served many positions in the past that reflect his affiliation with W&L, including being the former president of W&L’s Alumni
Association and member of its Board of Directors.
Brother Dudley has two children, Thomas, 12, and Page, 10 and is married to the former Julie Cates of Atlanta.
NEW HAMPSHIRE UNION
LEADER’S 40 Under Forty
ROCHESTER BUSINESS
JOURNAL’S 40 Under Forty
Matthew J. Low (New Hampshire KZ, ’92)
was recognized by the New Hampshire
Union Leader's 40 Under Forty program in
2006 for “(An individual) who are contributing so much to New Hampshire and to
encourage others to aspire to do the same,"
stated by the Union Leader Publisher Joseph
McQuaid. Brother Low is a structural
engineer for Hoyle Tanner and Associates
where he designs modern steel and
concrete bridges to reinstate old timbercovered bridges.
Jeffrey Fasoldt (Geneseo State J\, ‘89) was
a Rochester Business Journal “Forty under
40” honoree in 2005. Nominated by the
community and selected by a committee of
business leaders, the ‘Forty Under 40 Award
recognizes men and women, under the age of
40, who have achieved professional success
and have also made significant
civic contributions to
the community.
BETA ALPHA ALUMS AWARD FIRST SCHOLARSHIP
Michelle Arnold, a senior at the University of Oregon is the recipient
of Beta Alpha Brothers’ first $1,000 scholarship. Ms. Arnold, a member of Kappa Delta sorority, is finishing her senior year at Oregon with
a major in Political Science and a minor in Planning Policy/Public
Management.
The $1,000 scholarship will be awarded each year to a junior student
from the Greek System. Other requirements are holding a minimum
GPA of 2.75 and being involved within the community.
Dave Yee, Paul Turner, and Mel Murray (Phi Kap Alumni - Oregon BA, 60)
with Beta Alpha’s Scholarship Winner, Michelle Arnold, on campus. The bench
pictured was donated by the Beta Alpha brothers to the University of Oregon to
commemorate the Chapter’s sixteen years that they were on campus.
Opportunity for Legacies of Phi Kaps
First priority for the scholarship is to be given to relatives of members of
Phi Kappa Sigma. Alums from any chapter who have sons, daughters,
grandchildren, etc. who are enrolled at the University of Oregon should
alert them of this award. For information, contact University of Oregon’s
Greek Life office at (541) 346-1151.
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FELLOW BROTHER CARROLL ATTRACTS
TOURISM AND TRIUMPHS WITH HISTORIC
SOLDIERS WEEKEND
HSW SUCCEEDS IN 2nd YEAR
Historic Soldiers Weekend was sponsored by Main Street Burlington in
Burlington City, NJ, and organized by
city resident Matt Carroll (Rowan 6K,
’95) for the second year in a row.
Brother Carroll took it upon himself a
few years ago to help out the communiWorld War II Veterans Sam Ballinger and Mayor
Herman Costello along with Matt Carroll and Mark ty in any way possible; seeing that the
Del Costello (Burlington City Historian) in front
community needed to attract more visiof the Bandstand.
tors as well as rejuvenate the downtown
area. His committee has spent endless hours this past year planning,
organizing, gaining sponsorships, and marketing the event. Through
their hard work, the weekend brought together more than 100 re-enactors and attracted over 5,000 visitors. All proceeds benefit the
revitalization of the downtown commercial district and Main
Street Burlington.
Taken from the city’s newsletter:
"The 2nd Annual Historic Soldiers Weekend Committee would like to offer
thanks to everyone that volunteered to make this event so successful, including
all committee and family members, the guys from the Delta Gamma Chapter of
Phi Kappa Sigma,... The front gate design crew of Harry Heck, event master
of ceremonies, Tedd Importico (Rowan 6K, '96)...."
EXPERIENCE HISTORIC
SOLDIERS WEEKEND 2006!
Historic Soldiers Weekend 2006 kicks off
on October 28th, 2006. The weekend is a
historical encampment, featuring re-enactors, and their equipment, from every
American conflict, spanning from the
French and Indiana War to the Vietnam View from the Bandstand, looking toward war
War. Give your children a chance to see, units and tents of the 2nd Carolina String Band
hear, and touch history. Open to the public and ticket discounts for children under the age of 12. For more information, visit www.historicsoldiersweekend.com.
BROTHER CARROLL RECEIVES
CITIZEN OF THE YEAR AWARD
New Jersey Senator Diane Allen
posing with Matt Carroll and
members of his committee.
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For his hard work and dedication to the event, as
well as starting a neighborhood crime watch,
Brother Carroll was named '2005's Citizen of the
Year' by the Greater Burlington Chamber of
Commerce. He resides in Burlington City with his
wife, Jacqueline, and their two daughters, 15year-old Frencesca, and 11-year-old Claudia.
Brother Carroll is a training consultant at PHH
Mortgage in Mount Laurel, NJ.
Spring 2006
Kirk W. Pettry (Virginia Tech JV, ‘85)
During the day, he works as a
Construction Engineer/Inspector
for the Virginia Department of
Transportation, but in his spare time,
Kirk W. Pettry (Virginia Tech BO, ‘85)
builds custom motorcycles and manufactures custom motorcycle parts. One
of the products is
offered by one of the
biggest
motorcycle
parts distributors in the
country,
Mid-USA
Motorcycle Parts.
During his time as an
undergrad, it’s believed that he was
the only one who owned a HarleyDavidson on campus. That same cycle
is still in his possession and has been
featured in two international published
magazines. Seven magazines have
featured machines that he has constructed. Brother Pettry does his own
custom paint, makes and sews his
own custom leather seats, and produces his own line of custom made
billet aluminum parts. Some of Brother
Pettry’s bike-building clients occasionally appear on shows such as BikerBuild-Off on the Discovery Channel.
For
more
information,
visit
www.kirkscustoms.com.
PHI KAP RE-ELECTED
TO PENN STATE’S
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
A former recipient of the Alumni Fellow Award
from Penn State’s College of Health and Human
Development and Distinguished Alumni Award in
the 90s, James S. Broadhurst (Penn State ^, ’65),
has been re-elected to represent business
and industry as the vice chair of Penn State’s
Board of Trustees.
Past highlights include being elected President of
Eat ’n Park Hospitality Group in 1975 to becoming chairman and CEO of the company nine years
later as it grew to encompass three integrated
business divisions. Other than being actively
involved in the Pittsburgh community, he chaired
A Grand Destiny; the Penn State’s Campaign to
strengthen academic programs and broaden the
University’s service to the Commonwealth,
and set a record collection of $1.37 billion in
seven years.
CHAPTERS OF EXCELLENCE
LEADERSHIP
DEVELOPMENT
S U P P O RT
COMMITMENT
F R AT E R N I T Y
The following information applies the eight areas we strive to obtain set in Phi Kappa Sigma’s ‘Doctrine of Excellence.’
The following pages contain our chapter reports that note successes and the status of each of our chapters. The icons next
to each chapter symbolize that the chapter is excelling in that area of Fraternity life. Listed below are the eight areas of
Fraternity life and the symbols that represent chapters that are striving and reaching at least 80% of excellence in these areas.
FRATERNITY
SCHOLARSHIP
• The chapter is able to recruit more than
30% of their active chapter each year
• The chapter has an event for other chapters
to attend
• The chapter visits other Phi Kappa Sigma chapters
• The chapter publicizes an Alumni Newsletter
• The chapter supports a colony of Phi Kappa Sigma
• The chapter has an Alumni Chapter
• New Member GPA is equal to or above
either the All-Fraternity or All-Men’s GPA
• Chapter GPA is equal to or above either
the All-Fraternity or All-Men’s GPA
• Zero (0) Members have below a 2.25 GPA
FINANCIAL COMMITMENT
• The chapter has no outstanding debt
(loans, mortgages, HQ, notes, etc.)
• The chapter submits a budget each semester and
financial statements each month
• The chapter pays all bills within 30 days of invoice
• The chapter has begun using a 3rd Party Financial
Management Service
COLLEGIATE AND
COMMUNITY RELATIONS
• The chapter sponsors at least one event benefiting
the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society
• The chapter participates in their University/College
or other Greek Philanthropy events
• The chapter is in good standing with the University
PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT
• The chapter has begun to use the
Membership Agreements
• The chapter educates their new members with
the Pillars New Member Education Program
• The chapter is in good standing with
the International Headquarters
• The chapter has at least one brotherhood
event each month
• The chapter sponsors at least one proper social
with another Greek organization each term
• The chapter has a goal setting/recruitment/
chapter retreat during the school year
• The chapter members perform at least
24 hours of service each year
• The chapter hosts events for Alumni and/or Parents
(Smoker, Homecoming, Parent Weekend, etc.)
LEADERSHIP
INTERNATIONAL SUPPORT
• 75% of the chapter is involved in another
campus organization
• At least one chapter member holding
a leadership role on campus
• The chapter sent a representative to Men of Honor,
Grand Chapter, Skull Sessions, UIFI, or a similar
Greek Leadership retreat or conference
• Leadership retreat or conference
• Communicate with the International
Headquarters monthly
• The chapter assists expansion opportunities
• The chapter has a representative on one or more
of the various National Committees (Alumni
Relations, Membership Review, Expansion,
Insurance, Grand Chapter, & Scholastics)
PERSONAL CONDUCT
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ADRIAN
JT
This past fall, Beta Nu held their
annual Rock the Cure Concert,
benefiting the Leukemia and
Lymphoma Society and their
‘Phi Kapp Auction’ to help
members with their member
fees. They continue to work
on their Adopt-A-Highway
program and work a few
weekends out of the year
at the Cedar Point Amusement
Park as a chapter fundraiser.
CHARLOTTE
KR
Charlotte has been off to a good
start by initiating twenty new
members this past fall and
hopes to recruit just as many
in the spring. They held their
annual Lady in Red Pageant
in the spring from which all
proceeds went to the Leukemia
& Lymphoma Society. This past
fall they worked a series of
fundraisers to raise funds
for Bethel Elementary in
Charlotte, NC.
DENVER
JK
Beta Gamma graduated ten seniors this last spring but was able
to initiate eight new members
this past fall. The Chapter has
been very active this year and
has participated in a multiple
of philanthropy events, such as
Colorado MS Walkathon 2005,
Sorority events, Food Drive
for Channel 9 Colorado Cares,
and a canned food drive for
the Catholic Charities Family
Assistance Center. They have
been able to contribute over
750 hours of community
service and raised over $2,400.
DICKINSON
L
The Chapter raised over $900
for the Leukemia & Lymphoma
CARTHAGE
KK
The brothers of Gamma Gamma had a successful fall
and hope to continue that success in the future. They
held a beach cleanup for the College and provided a
cookout afterwards. The Chapter also completed their
second cinnamon roll sale and the members had an
opportunity to work concerts with a security company
in Milwaukee. Gamma Gamma has been recruiting all
year long and hopes to have one of their largest new
member classes this spring.
Society through their ‘Crush
Auction’ and continue to stay
active through sponsoring The
Tree of Life Program which
raises awareness about drunk
driving, ‘Fast-A-thon for
Ramadan’ which donated
meals to hurricane victims this
past summer, coaching youth
basketball leagues, and playing
flag football with children ages
8-12 at the Carlisle YMCA.
In the spring, they are preparing
for their annual ‘Battle for the
Cure,’ a college wide concert
to benefit our national
philanthropy, Leukemia
& Lymphoma Society.
EDINBORO
6U
The Delta Xi Chapter at
Edinboro brought in a total
of thirteen new members this
fall and hope to continue their
recruitment tactics throughout
the spring semester. They
continue providing fundraising
opportunities for their members
through sales on campus as
well as trips to work at Cedar
Point Amusement Park.
FRANKLIN & MARSHALL
M
The Zeta Chapter has made
dramatic changes this past year
to make their chapter one of
the best on campus. They have
been able to participate in
events such as an anti-hazing
program during the national
anti-hazing week, an orientation
dodge ball tournament and
sponsoring such events as Rock
the Night which benefited the
Leukemia & Lymphoma
Society. They hope to bring in
one of the largest recruitment
classes this spring.
philanthropy events including
Relay for Life, volunteering
at several marathons and races,
lending a hand at the Atlanta
Food Bank, and earning the 2nd
highest participating campus
organization award in the
"UGA versus Georgia Tech
Platelet Drive," completing
more than 270 hours of community service. They also
raised over $2,000 for
Leukemia & Lymphoma
Society in their annual
"Oozeball" mud volleyball
tournament, which enjoyed
a record turnout. Additionally,
an increasing number of Alpha
Nu brothers have become
involved in other on-campus
activities and taken up
leadership positions. They
keep in close contact with their
alumni through an AlumniBrother football game and
events at local restaurants.
INDIANA
6W
Our brothers at Indiana
University were able to bring
in thirty four new members
this fall and continue to have
academics and service as their
main objectives. This past
December, they sent nine members to help out in the efforts to
restore New Orleans from the
disaster of Hurricane Katrina in
which they cleaned up streets
and water damaged homes.
They also aided in other tasks
that needed to be accomplished.
IIT
IL
This fall, the Alpha Epsilon
brothers initiated sixteen men
GEORGIA TECH
IT
Members of Gamma Gamma and Chi Omega helped Carthage and the environment
by cleaning up the beach last fall.
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COLLEGIATE AND COMMUNITY RELATIONS
Spring 2006
Alpha Nu has stayed strong
throughout the year and
has been involved in many
PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT
Members of IIT dining out together.
INTERNATIONAL SUPPORT
and continue being leaders.
The President, VP, and Public
Relations Chair of Student
Government, and Event
Programmer for the Union
Board are some of the positions
they hold as well as having
twenty other members involved
within other organizations.
They have volunteered their
time in events such as Light
the Night and the Chicago
Marathon. Their social events
include a smoker and a formal
where they graciously invite
any Phi Kap chapter to attend.
ITHACA
K]
Gamma Chi has done an
excellent job this fall at obtaining a Chapter GPA of 3.33 and
initiating seven new members.
They have recently partnered
up with the Ithaca College
Entrepreneurs Organization and
plan to work together on many
events this spring. The Chapter
hopes to also commit to the
Adopt-A-Highway program
and volunteer at the local soup
kitchens in Ithaca.
a local Irish Catholic Club, during
their big sports extravaganza.
They continue to keep around
eighty percent of their members
involved in campus organizations and maintain an average
of sixteen hours of community
service per man.
LOWELL
K^
The brothers at Lowell initiated
five new members this fall and
held their annual Cardboard
City, which raised over $800
for the Hunger-Homeless
Commission. They continued
their service for the University
by helping on Freshman
Move-In Day. They continue
to gain the whole Phi Kap
experience by getting involved
with National programs and
visiting other chapters. The
Chapter also has been working
with alumni to start their
Housing Corporation and
invite any Phi Kap alumnus
to join up and continue their
Fraternity Experience.
PENNSYLVANIA
I
Inducting eighteen new members this spring, Alpha
is starting to look stronger than ever. One of their
members, Max Dubin, was elected as IFC President
while many others received Greek Leader awards. Alpha
has been active by helping a variety of organizations,
such as the Susan Koman Foundation, Genesis II and
Single Mothers with Substance Abuse, and Philadelphia
Children’s Hospital. Other activities included the Greek
Blood Drive, Penn Hurricane Relief Fund, and Light
the Night. Along with their Alumni, they have set up
a job training program which helps their members with
interviewing, resume-building, and networking.
MAINE
Penn Members along with Penn President Amy Guttmann during their bike-a-thon.
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KENYON
O
Our chapter at Kenyon College
is having a spectacular year as
they hold the highest Fraternity
GPA on campus (3.3). Most
of their members are involved
in organizations on campus.
They participated in Kenyon’s
annual ‘Take Back the Night’
and hosted their annual ‘Box
City’ to raise funds for Habitat
for Humanity. Their social
events include bowling
tournaments and BBQs, as well
as holding an Alumni Weekend
once a semester.
The brothers at Alpha Delta
have been able to keep
themselves busy by enjoying
brotherhood events, such as
traveling to Colby College
to be entertained by Dane
Cook. They won the Flag
Football Championship and
were able to finish fourth in
Greek Week. Their annual
Haunted House was another
complete success. They managed
to raise over $4,500 the past
two years for the Leukemia
& Lymphoma Society.
This spring, the Delta Nu
Chapter hopes to help out and
volunteer its time for Hiberinas,
This past winter, Delta Iota
hosted the Men of Honor
program for the International
Fraternity and had members
volunteer their time throughout
FRATERNITY
FINANCIAL COMMITMENT
MIT
IS
6N
6P
in campus organizations.
Other events that the Chapter
takes part in are sponsoring an
Adopt-A-Highway, a Multiple
Sclerosis Walk, an ACS’s
‘Relay for Life’, a Haunted
House at the Lineboro’s
Volunteer Fire Department,
and a Leukemia & Lymphoma
Society Change Drive.
McDANIEL
MARIST
KINGS COLLEGE
6T
the event. They have also
sponsored and held other
events such as their first
annual Alumni Camping Trip,
Leukemia & Lymphoma
Society’s Light the Night, and
a clothes drive for Goodwill.
Delta Iota is currently working
on raising money in memory
of Tory Zabatino, one of their
members who passed away from
Leukemia in December, 2005.
The Delta Eta Chapter
continues to be a major force
on campus as they took part in
creating McDaniel’s IFC this
past year, providing a Welcome
Back Night for students, and
involving all of their members
PERSONAL CONDUCT
Alpha Mu continues to focus
on the University as well as
their academics. They have
been able to keep their Chapter
GPA above a 3.25 for the past
year and have several members
in large leadership roles on
campus. They assisted the
Massachusetts State Park
LEADERSHIP
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Organization and several
brothers attended the AIDS
walk in Boston, MA. The
chapter continues to grow by
recruiting nine new members
in the fall and conducting house
improvements and repairs
throughout the year.
NORTHERN ILLINOIS
JR
The chapter is looking to end
the year with more than twenty
hours per man of community
service. They were active
in all fraternity and sorority
philanthropies, co-sponsored
with the NIU Athletic
Department on promoting the
NIU basketball team and hosted
their annual Greek philanthropy,
Greek Physique. Their chapter
house was just refinanced,
thanks to the help of their
Alumni Board and additional
alumni. Two members, Pat
Reichel and Brian Lundeen
were elected as IFC President
and Vice-President and the
chapter also sent three members
to their first Men of Honor in
January, 2006.
NORTH TEXAS
JN
Bringing in nine new members
this fall, the Beta Eta Chapter
hopes to replicate its successful
recruitment this spring. They
continue have a team for the
Light the Night Walk and hold
their annual Date Auction. The
PURDUE
Raitan Canal Cleanup Project.
The Chapter has improved
their GPA and standards
(having all of their members
involved in organizations across
campus) the last few years and
continues to be one of our
brightest chapters.
Chapter’s Alumni Softball
Tournament last spring
was a great success and
helped promote for their 50th
Anniversary as a chapter of
Phi Kappa Sigma.
OKLAHOMA
V
This fall, the Omicron Chapter
co-sponsored a haunted house,
‘The Nightmare on Elm Street’
with Alpha Tau Omega which
helped benefit the Leukemia &
Lymphoma Society. This
spring, the chapter will continue
its legacy on Oklahoma’s
campus sponsoring the Miss
Greek OU Pageant and holding
a ’Momma Pappa Sigma’ night,
an opportunity for parents
of Phi Kaps to meet other
members and take a tour of
the chapter house.
POTSDAM
IU
PURDUE CELEBRATES 100 YEARS
The Chapter increased its size with over 24 new
members this past fall and plan on holding their first
Annual “Leisure Olympics” philanthropy this spring
which benefits the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.
The Chapter has also been able to continue to be active
in all intramural activities and placed 2nd in Purdue’s
U-Sing Musical last spring. Their Centennial was held
on November 12th and had over 100 guests participate
in the festivities. Congrats to the Alpha Xi Chapter for
their first 100 years as a chapter of Phi Kappa Sigma.
J[
The members of Beta Upsilon
are celebrating as they were
able to obtain the highest
Fraternity GPA on campus
this past fall. They would also
like to recognize their Alpha,
Michael Mauriello, for being
elected as the IFC President.
The chapter continues to
show their leadership through
volunteering their time with
blood drives and co-sponsoring
with the YMCA on cleaning
up the local Boy Scout camps
in the area. They will be
holding their annual spring
brotherhood camping trip in
Limbson Falls, NY.
PRINCETON
J
Beta’s commitment for
service is still strong as
they host events such as the
‘Communiversity Pie
Throwing’ Contest to benefit
the Leukemia & Lymphoma
Society and the Delaware-
SCHOLARSHIP
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RADFORD
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Beta Omega has been able to
recruit eleven new members
over this year and was present at
the Southeastern Interfraternity
Conference this past January.
They hope to continue their
progress and grow even more
throughout the years.
RAMAPO
6V
Delta Omicron will be keeping
themselves busy this spring by
co-sponsoring events with the
IFC during Greek Week and are
also planning on putting on
a fashion show for the campus.
This past fall they were able
to host the first ‘Ramapo’s
Next Top Model,’ where each
sorority elected one member to
compete for the prize.
RIVERSIDE
JX
Our undergraduate brothers
at Riverside have been having
a tremendous year. They have
initiated 13 members and are
looking strong for the spring.
They have been able to keep
over 70% of their members
involved with organizations
on campus and continue to be
reigning Intramural football
champs. They competed for the
regional title at Arizona State
this past fall.
ROWAN
6K
The chapter continues to work
on its strong GPA rank among
INTERNATIONAL SUPPORT
organizations such as the
Biology Society and Amnesty
International. This summer, the
chapter will be conducting their
annual chapter/officer retreat at
the Trump Plaza in Atlantic
City, NJ.
SOUTHERN MAINE
K1
Rowan members volunteering at the Historic Soldiers Weekend.
other Fraternities on campus
and recruiting the best men into
the organization. Delta Gamma
has participated in events such
as Project Green, Relay for
Life, and Neuman Center
projects. They were also involved
in blood and clothing drives
and doing fundraisers with
Wendy’s and Uno’s Pizzeria
to sponsor the Leukemia
& Lymphoma Society.
RUTGERS-NB
KY
Gamma Sigma continues to
strive for excellence by staying
involved and participating in
events such as a retreat to NYC,
blood drives, Rutgersfest, a
dance marathon and sponsoring
three educational seminars for
the University last semester.
They were also able to finish
in the top three for the Keller’s
Cup (Fraternal Intramural
Sports). They plan to hold
their first Alumni Softball
Tournament this spring and
hope to see as many alumni
as possible at the event.
The brothers at Southern Maine
have done a tremendous job to
turn their chapter around this
past year. They have brought in
nine new members and have
been able to put in over twenty
hours of community service per
man from volunteering at St
Jude’s Hospital to raking leaves
for neighbors. They have been
busy fundraising to improve
their chapter house by hosting
car washes and working New
England Patriot games.
SAINT LAWRENCE
brothers kept themselves busy
by volunteering at the Lena Pop
Home, a day care center, and
painting the United Way’s Days
of Caring Center in Fort Worth,
TX. They participate in almost
all campus and Greek events and
continue to raise over $2,000
a year for the Leukemia &
Lymphoma Society through their
‘Greek Olympics’ philanthropy.
TORONTO
IJ
The Alpha Beta Chapter has
been busy all year making
renovations on the chapter
house and holding several
retreats with their alumni this
past summer. They were able
to recruit above half of their
chapter members and held their
annual Founder’s Dinner and an
alumni Poker Tournament. The
chapter hopes to continue their
progress on the chapter house
and encourages all Phi Kappa
Sigma chapters to visit and
experience Toronto.
JP
Beta Iota has stayed busy
throughout the year by
volunteering their time to the
Neighborhood Center, Knights
of Columbus, the local food
bank, Canton Free Library,
and many more. They provided
a bike to be the grand prize
of the Patridge Run, which was
in honor of a student who died
of Whilms Disease, a form of
childhood kidney cancer. Also,
their intramural team became
Broomball champions once
again for three years in a row.
TULANE
S
Gamma Omega members in front of their
house with MIT and UMass-Lowell brothers.
TEXAS CHRISTIAN
JO
The Beta Theta Chapter
recruited twenty-one new
members this past fall. The
Mu Chapter has been able to
keep its spirits up through these
rough last months. They have
set high standards for their
members and are looking to
recruit a third or more of their
active chapter size. They hope
to continue their athletic dominance and win the Reily Cup,
given from the University to the
fraternity with the best allaround athletic performance,
sportsmanship, and attitude.
SETON HALL
URSINUS
KL
Members of Rutgers-NB visiting
the International HQ for their executive
board retreat.
6X
Gamma Epsilon continues
to improve upon their success
from the previous year. For the
second consecutive year, the
chapter co-sponsored a Red
Cross Blood Drive. Some
of their members are in
FRATERNITY
Members helping each other out at TCU.
FINANCIAL COMMITMENT
PERSONAL CONDUCT
From visiting other countries,
to researching and chemistry
projects, most of Delta Rho’s
members have been traveling
and studying aboard this past
year. They continue to keep
their grades above a 3.0 and
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help out with the community
and campus any chance they
get. They were able to provide
their services this fall to rake
leaves for the International
Headquarters.
through service at the
Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital
and participating in many
of the Sorority philanthropies.
Some members volunteered
their time during spring break
to become involved in the
Alternative Spring Break
Program, assisting those in
need across the country.
VIRGINIA TECH
JV
Ursinus Phi Kaps taking time off to clean
around the International HQ
VANDERBILT
IP
The Alpha Iota Chapter continues
to focus on academics by
keeping their Chapter GPA
above a 3.0 and motivating their
members into joining other
organizations on campus. Two
of their members were elected
to the University Honor
Council. The Chapter has been
able to volunteer their time
Beta Omega is off to a great
start improving upon their
finances and academics this
year. They were able to enjoy
themselves last spring by holding their formal in Charleston,
SC. The Chapter also sponsored
a softball team that went on
to have an undefeated season.
They will be hosting an
Alumni Cookout/ Golf
Tournament on June 25-26.
More information can be found
on www.vtskullsalumni.com
WASHINGTON & LEE
II
Over 80% of Alpha Alpha
is involved in campus
organizations. They have well
respected members on seven
varsity sports teams and were
runners-up in the overall
campus intramurals in 2005.
They recruited twenty-one new
members, in which several
were recently inducted into the
national freshman honor society
on campus. They continue to
hold strong values and sponsor
seminars on issues such as
campus security, sexual
harassment, and financial
management as well as a
course in leadership training
for their members.
intramural activities. They also
recognized their parents’
contributions by holding a Super
Bowl party for their fathers and
having a Mother’s Day Brunch.
WESLEY
KW
The brothers as Wesley College
continue to improve upon their
standards and procedures. They
plan to recruit a large new
member class this fall and will
conduct a brotherhood retreat
this coming summer.
WEST CHESTER
WASHINGTON
I[
The Alpha Upsilon did over
50 hours of community service
per man last year by hosting
their annual Dearest Girl
Philanthropy which they raised
over a $1,000 for the Leukemia
& Lymphoma Society,
volunteering at the local
hospital, and providing services
for many other community
organizations. They were
active in all of the sorority
philanthropies and campus’s
KO
This past fall, the Gamma Theta
Chapter has been in a chapter
reorganization phase, and has
done quite well. They have
been able to recruit eight men,
placing them in the four-week
new member program, and
recruiting another new member
class for the spring. They have
been able to raise over $5,000
this year for the chapter and
hope to continue this success
throughout the summer.
WASHINGTON STATE
J^
Beta Psi would first like to thank
their Parents’ Club for donating
their brand new pool table and the
Pettit family for their donation of a
stained glass window which is a
reproduction of the Fraternity crest.
The Chapter has initiated eight
members and raised over $400 for
the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
through their ‘Phi Kap Rubber
Ducky Derby’ philanthropy.
Stained Glass Window donated by the Pettit Family.
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INTERNATIONAL SUPPORT
We offer this loving prayer for all Phi Kappa Sigma brothers who have
entered the Chapter Eternal:
Thanks and praise be rendered now and forevermore to Thee, dear Lord, for having so graciously blessed
our Fraternity Brother now fallen asleep. We trust Thee to re-unite the soul with the body in heavenly
brightness on the Last Day. Lord, may You grant unto us a godly walk and peaceful departure at Your
appointed time. Restore, O Lord, all distressed hearts with sweet comfort and keep us all perpetually in
Thy grace for the sake of Thy eternal mercy and goodness. AMEN.
ADRIAN
Robert M. Free 1974
ALABAMA
Fred Sanklin 1949
COLUMBIA
W. Rudolf vomSaal 1932
CORNELL
Charles W. Benter 1955
John F. Ljunggren 1945
Robert M. Maloney 1953
George G. Raymond, Jr. 1943
DARTMOUTH
John H. Fager, III 1936
Neil Roberts 1955
DENVER
Otto R. Arnold 1952
William E Carewe, Jr. 1972
FRANKLIN & MARSHALL
Jon H. Breslar 1972
Charles A. Erisman 1946
Frank H. Millhouse 1952
Richard E. Rohrer 1942
James C. Stirling, Jr. 1932
GEORGIA TECH
Edward P. Dicks 1945
Ralph A. Petersen 1970
IIT
Gregory Brunet 1979
Paul H. Buerchkholtz 1942
J. Donald Charlton 1940
John T. Gilbert 1951
Edward W. Haedike 1939
Samuel C. Lucia 1950
Raymond E. Micheletti 1951
Donald W. Smith 1930
DICKINSON
David L. Booth 1960
William C. Clarke, Jr. 1935
James Clune 1936
Rudolf W. Kelly 2006
Brooks E. Kleber 1940
William A. McCune, Jr. 1937
Patrick Wilson 1990
ILLINOIS
Raymond F. Cain 1973
John R. Carlson 1949
Richard L. Fruin 1936
Robert S. Gillespie 1936
John W. Hardine 1973
H. Dean Knappenberger 1939
William M. McGonagil 1950
Roland K. Snyder 1954
DUKE
Robert W. Burlew 1945
Charles G. French 1943
Donald M. Penny 1959
George T. Rogers 1962
James A. Shea 1942
Douglas S. Trabue 1940
IOWA
Rodney Bozarth 1931
Vincent E. Johnson 1938
Thomas L. Peddicord 1951
William R. Sieck 1941
Robert L. Tumler 1933
MEMORIAL GIFT PROGRAM
In Memory Of:
Thomas B. Alexander
Perry J. Grant
Robert C. Lycette
Michael Sabo
Dr. Karlem Riess
Gilbert H. Sauer
Carroll K. Simons
Donor:
Mrs. Elise P. Alexander
Mrs. Edith B. Grant
Mrs. Freda Lycette
Eric Conrad
Dr. Ghery Pettit
Ronald Siggs
Mrs. Ruth E. Sauer
John Finlayson
Note: Only the names of those deceased members whom we have been made
aware are published. We sincerely apologize for the error on our data gathering
in the 2005 Maltese Cross. Richard H. Dawson, II, from Ohio State, 1977, is
alive and well. We regret for any confusion and inconvenience this may have
caused, as well as any members whose names we have missed.
KANSAS
John F. Anderson 1965
Douglas Lyle 1952
Harold D. Persing 1950
Robert D. Schaff 1967
OHIO STATE
Harold R. Andersen 1941
Hays A. Cape 1930
Vernon K. Dickman 1949
OKLAHOMA
Robert E. Baugh 1952
Jack E. Dodson 1945
Bill E. Peavler 1949
Charles Pinkner 1930
KENYON
James N. Brown, III 1963
John W. Montigney 1945
William S. Perkins, Sr. 1950
James A. Robinson 1967
OREGON
Vernon H. Flake 1947
Floyd Paseman 1963
MAINE
David W. Anderson 1953
Marvin Dow 1952
Harold E. Ellis 1929
Robert C. Lycette 1943
James Nicklas 1957
E. Parker Troland 1938
Harold M. Woodbury 1936
MARIST
Salvatore Zabatino 2006
MARYLAND
Francis J. Amjewski
Tilghman B. Marden, III 1959
David B. May 1957
Robert L. Slingluff, II 1931
MINNESOTA
Arthur J. Bertelson 1943
MIT
Robert A. Arrison, Jr. 1949
Robert Gurney 1948
David G. Higgins 1978
Archibald M. Main, Jr. 1938
Joseph H. Stone 1937
NORTH CAROLINA
Richard A. Hoyle 1955
Roger A. Jennings, Jr. 1952
Colin R. McMillan 1957
PENNSYLVANIA
Eugene H. Cathrall 1949
Lee Disharoon 1956
John W. Himes 1942
Henry L. Hood, III 1950
Wynne James, Jr. 1927
Charles C. Rohlfing, Jr. 1955
Gilbert A. Sitler 1949
Howard F. Treiber 1947
Cornelius N. Weygandt 1927
PENN STATE
Daniel Balmer 1941
Thomas F. Beck 1942
Francis L. Bria 1952
Thomas Cameron 1940
Steven G. Capezzuti 1994
Henry L. Derbyshire 1944
James C. Harper 1939
Adam E. Metz 1948
Harold E. Muncaster 1934
William T. Salom 1949
Winnbert K. Smith 1949
Earle W. Stephens 1944
NORTHERN ILLINOIS
Steven R. Auter 1990
Sean Devlin 1994
John A. Eubanks 1969
PURDUE
Donald T. Brophy 1942
Richard W. Carman 1957
John W. Clark 1946
John A. Herrmann 1930
Robert M. Koehler 1948
William L. Parlon 1935
Edward T. Sullivan 1939
NORTHWESTERN
Bertrand T. Hammond 1921
Richard C. Herchenrider 1946
Leroy G. Jaacks 1946
Edward Jacob 1945
William R. Tenney 1941
RANDOLPH-MACON
Moss W. Armistead, III 1937
Robert H. Brown 1950
Hawes Coleman, Jr. 1926
G. Blair Harry 1965
Edward S. Ray 1932
OHIO
Kenneth David Koehler 1970
RICHMOND
William J. Akin 1936
Giles R. Babcock 1939
Charles L. Halloran 1951
H. Gibbs Johnson, Jr. 1975
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SOUTH ALABAMA
Eugene P. Cox, Jr. 1976
TULANE
John H. Alvis 1947
John M. Devlin 1968
George P. Hinds, Jr. 1938
Roland Kappesser 1979
Sean A. Kelleher 1965
Robert S. Kline 1949
Timothy T. Lathrop 1994
Einar N. Pedersen 1939
Dr. J. Karlem Riess 1933
Glen L. Spaulding 1971
SOUTH CAROLINA
Thomas L. Benson, Jr. 1978
Karl W. Cone 1941
Eugene P. Long, Jr. 1978
Robert T. MacPherson 1954
John McMillan 1973
Jesse L. Sims, Jr. 1949
ST. LAWRENCE
John D. Knudson 1964
UC-BERKELEY
James E. Anderson 1944
Walter P. Gardner, Jr. 1950
Ruskin R. Howell 1934
C. Howard Janin 1937
Wallace Riddell 1937
STANFORD
Alfred Zuckerman 1939
SUNY-POTSDAM
Kurt H. Glasier 1993
TEXAS
Bart Strayhorn 1949
UCLA
Demar Davis 1942
William Etchart 1952
Carl Ghormley 1941
Emmett A. Harvey 1940
Robert S. Malloch 1957
Richard C. Zuchowski 1956
TORONTO
William A. Farlinger 1951
UC-RIVERSIDE
Michael J. Bowers 2008
VANDERBILT
Thomas B. Alexander 1939
William C. Johnson, Jr. 1964
Donald L. McClearen 1940
VIRGINIA
William C. Preston 1955
James L. White, III 1942
VIRGINIA TECH
Richard Dunn 1983
WASHINGTON
James B. Douglas 1930
Douglas A. Fields 1954
Orville B. Olson 1937
Urban B. Ozanne 1952
Mark Pence 1951
Robert S. Pridham 1982
Mark S. Seymour 1935
WASHINGTON
& JEFFERSON
Anthony J. Bamont 1945
WASHINGTON & LEE
Vincent M. Cox, Jr. 1951
Fred O. Funkhouser 1934
Edwin H. Harlan 1945
Edwin M. Hendrickson 1944
David L. Waters 1952
WEST VIRGINIA
John A. Lash 1958
John Poling 1932
Paul W. Post 1958
James S. Rogers 1961
W. Graham Smith, Jr. 1951
WISCONSIN
Robert H. Berg 1938
Gustaf R. Carlson 1952
Jack Froemming 1956
Wade H. Mosby 1939
Clark D. Roby 1930
IN MEMORIAM: DR. KARLEM RIESS
APRIL 17, 1913 – SEPTEMBER 4, 2005
PERSONAL REFLECTIONS FROM BROTHERS DR. RIESS MENTORED.
When I first met Karlem Riess in 1982, I was a still-skinny
sophomore at the University of New Orleans. Nonetheless,
Dr. Riess began right off the bat calling me, “Freshman” or
“Fatty” – terms of endearment we all came to appreciate.
So started a wonderful 23-year relationship, which culminated this year
with the passing of Dr. Riess.
Dr. John Karlem “Ducky” Riess is not so much a man as
an institution. He was a part of the fabric of Tulane more
than the buildings. Whether you had him as a professor,
a fraternity advisor, or as a mentor, those who knew him
loved him. Dr. Riess developed an incredible personal connection to just
about everyone he ever met.
Rarely do any of us have the opportunity to cross paths with the same
influential person at multiple growth stages of our lives, except perhaps
family members. The characterization of our Fraternity as a brotherhood
suggests this opportunity.
I came to Tulane and pledged Phi Kappa Sigma, the same fraternity as
Dr. Riess. Ducky was the advisor for Phi Kap from the time of World War II
through this past summer. Stellis Aequus Durando (“Equal to the Stars in
Endurance”) is Phi Kap’s motto, and Ducky epitomized that motto. Think of
one institution that has had that consistent a force over the course of such
a long period of time. Many people talk about giving 100 percent, but
Ducky was one of those rare individuals who really gave everything his
all. He lived with his sister, Mary, almost all his life. He never married,
and though he never had any children of his own, he had the fraternity
members, who were like sons to him.
While I am saddened that his passing occurred in such an abrupt
and unexpected fashion during evacuation for the storm, my
greatest lament is that, even at his advanced age, Dr. Riess still had
tremendous potential to continue to give and to encourage and
enlighten those around him.
It is up to all of us – Phi Kaps and friends alike – to hand down
to others what Dr. Riess meant to us, both by sharing the wisdom
he imparted to us and by striving to similarly dedicate our lives in service
to others. Dr. Riess is the epitome of the motto of the Fraternity, “Stellis
Aequus Durando,” which means, “Equal to the Stars in Endurance.”
As long as there is a Phi Kappa Sigma active or alumni chapter anywhere
or a Tulane University (where Doc studied, taught, administered and
volunteered for most of his life), the positive and compelling legacy
of Dr. Karlem Riess will live on.
Daniel Lund, III (New Orleans JU, ’85)
Grand Alpha
Many distain the Greek system, but Dr. Riess firmly believed in its
potential to mold men. His dedication was unwavering, and the best
example I can give of the effect of his time with the fraternities comes
from his memorial service. The entire fraternity (about fifty members)
came in suits and ties on a Friday afternoon to honor him.
One of Dr. Riess’s greatest assets was his unconditional love of students.
Sure, he’d make his rounds on fraternity row and tell everyone in no
uncertain terms to BEHAVE, but at the end of the day, he forgave
transgressions. He’d listen to anything you had to say, and while he was
always brutally honest (whether you wanted him to be or not), he would
never judge you, no matter what sin you had committed.
William Clay Kirby
Tulane M, ‘06
Top Left: Dr. Riess posing as an undergraduate in 1933; Top Right: Dr. Karlem Riess during his professor years at Tulane; Bottom
Right: Brother Riess receiving the Phi Kappa Sigma Lifetime Achievement Award in 2002 at the 92nd Grand Chapter in New Orleans.
Editor’s Note: It is with a great sense of grief and sorrow that we report the passing of a great alumnus this past year.
Phi Kappa Sigma International Fraternity has recognized Dr. Karlem Riess in the past for his numerous accomplishments
and commitments throughout his life. At the 91st Grand Chapter in New Orleans, 2002, he was recognized for his
Fraternal accomplishments with the Phi Kappa Sigma Lifetime Achievement Award. At the 92nd Grand Chapter in
Chicago, 2004, he was recognized by having the Volunteer of the Year Award re-named in his honor.
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JULY 27-30, 2006
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(Financial District)
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Thursday, July 27
• Registration
• Opening Session
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Friday, July 28
• General Session
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