Theta Xi Herald
Arizona State University Volume 3, Issue 1 December 2009
Alumni Spotlight: A Q&A with Nick Brady and Tyler Quinn, Leadership Consultants Inside this issue: What led you to the LC position? N: I can honestly say it was a combination of advice from specific individuals and my experience serving as Warden. I draw on my experience at ASU daily. T: In order: 1) A random e-mail from Brandon Belote asking me to "accept the challenge." What Quinn would not accept the challenge? 2) I found out Brady was applying. 3) A desire to help preserve the fraternity experience for undergraduates on a larger scale. 4) Speaking with past consultants like Joe Costello. 5) A need to fill a year of my life with something meaningful before dental school. 6) Commitment. 7) A long drive with Brother Bill Harden! What is a new fact you learned about Pi Kappa Phi since becoming a LC? N: I learned that Randolph Hall in Charleston is the same building from the movie The Patriot, specifically the scene where Heath Ledger enlists. T: The Alpha Xi chapter was assimilated from a local fraternity. That group of men was the only group to be initiated as a group.
Theta Xi Alum and LC’s Nick Brady (L) and Tyler Quinn (R) get in a quick hike up Camelback Mountain in October before it’s back on the road. What is something you wish you could tell a PNM about Pi Kapp during Rush Week in the spring? N: When considering joining a fraternity there is bound to be some hesitation. It is easy to live in your comfort zone, but think of everything you have to gain. T: The same thing I told most of you. Pi Kappa Phi is a wellbalanced organization with an emphasis on leadership, service, and social; a balance that will change your life. What will you remember most about being a PKP LC? N: The people, without a doubt.
You meet people from all walks of life in this job. On any given day you meet a new person upwards of every 2-3 hours. You learn so much just by listening. T: The things I call "job duties I perform that are not in my job description like relationship counseling, a car jacking, alumni trashing houses, and when students call “just to talk.” Most of all, I will remember the relationships that were formed with students, alumni, volunteers, and fellow staff members.
Alumni Spotlight: Nick Brady and Tyler Quinn
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Corwin serves on the National Council
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Letter from the Archon and the new Execs
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Family Weekend and War of the Roses
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Pi Kappa Phi around Arizona State
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Accessibility Project and 5 Miss Push America Remember when…
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Corwin named to Fraternity’s National Council
Thanks for the Memories
By: Brent Alex In September, Theta Xi Archon Robert Corwin was named Chair of the Council of Archons and the Student Representative on the National Council of Pi Kappa Phi. Corwin received an unexpected call one afternoon and on the line was National CEO Mark Timmes (AE-Florida). Timmes called to tell Corwin he was chosen for nominee for the
Fall 09 grads pose at White Diamond Ball. From left to right, Greg Lindsey, Corey Hinkel, Robert Corwin, and Parker Young
position, and pending his acceptance, he name would be taken to the National Council for approval. Surprised by the call, Corwin accepted the position. Timmes warned that the position would be a tough and challenging experience, and he’d need to be ready to stand up and speak his mind. “The position is to be the
rep for all PKP undergrads in the entire country,” said Corwin. “It’s amazing to think that.” Two months into the journey, Corwin attended his first National Council meeting in Charlotte. He sat in on several closed-door meetings for just the nine National Council members in which top level business of the fraternity was discussed.