Grand President’s Message

Chris Hoye Grand President

CARDINAL PRINCIPLES

To Promote Brotherhood To Stimulate Scholarship To Develop Character

MISSION STATEMENT

Phi Sigma Kappa is a lifelong brotherhood dedicated to the betterment of the individual, the university community, and our world, by giving its members opportunities to develop leadership skills, participate in service to others, achieve academic excellence, experience cultural diversity and practice personal integrity.

CORE VALUES

Demand Excellence Commit to Lifelong Learning Meet Challenges with Innovation Value Brotherhood Above Self

Hello Brothers! I hope everyone is well and your families are safe.

Recently I set aside time to reflect on the decisions of the past three years and my service to Phi Sigma Kappa as Grand President. My reflections focused on goals set and accomplished, discussions held, and plans made in Grand Council, Phi Sigma Kappa Foundation, and Phi Sigma Kappa Properties meetings. I then moved on to our recent strategic planning meetings, and multiple committees, and staff meetings. My thoughts then moved to the impact we have all had on our Brotherhood, community, families, and ONE another as men dedicated to Brotherhood, Scholarship, Character—Justice, Wisdom, and Honor. As I continued down this path, my thoughts moved to our alumni and undergraduate brothers—are we making the right decisions for them and Phi Sigma Kappa? Decisions.

I am pleased and proud to say your Grand Council, Foundation Trustees, Properties Board, and the Headquarters professional staff and committees have been making the right data-based decisions for our Brotherhood.

Over the past three years, we have restructured and improved our Headquarters professional staff, improved our educational programs, and achieved Grand Chapter balanced budgets year after year, all while enhancing your experience—both undergraduate and alumnus. Past Foundation President John Sheehan (Northern Illinois ’82) successfully launched the Phi Sig Life Loyal Campaign and was part of a committee that helped to facilitate your Headquarters building sale to Phi Sigma Kappa Properties.

The Foundation has continued to support the Grand Chapter’s grant request year after year. If you wonder where your donations are being invested, simply look at the men attending the Shonk Leadership School, Officer Academy, or General Convention educational sessions. These are the future leaders within Phi Sigma Kappa you have chosen to invest in, and I thank you. Thank you to Brother Tom Grunwald (Ferris ’91), who stepped into the role that John drove forward in his tenure. Brother Grunwald’s dedication to the improvement of our undergraduate experience runs deep. His leadership of the Foundation for the next few years will be the catalyst that moves Phi Sig past the challenges on the horizon and beyond.

In May of this year, Brother Joe Kern (Radford ’09) accepted the role of Executive Director of Phi Sigma Kappa. In the brief time Brother Kern has been in his role, he has taken strides to lead our Fraternally past many challenging points. Brother Kern is leading us toward the next level of Phi Sig’s fraternal progress by providing a clear, direct vision and path for the future of Phi Sig. In addition, a revamped strategic plan that seeks to improve the undergraduate, volunteer, and alumni experience will provide direction for how Phi Sig will help influence and give value to you for a lifetime.

There will be much for our members, undergraduates, and alumni to be excited about as we hurtle toward the 150th celebration of our Fraternity’s founding. Brother Kern’s strategic vision, operational experience, dedication to Phi Sig’s values, and passion for service will benefit Phi Sigma Kappa for years to come. We both agree that a leader is only as good as those he surrounds himself with, so I ask you to continue serving in whatever capacity. Our professional staff is an incredible group to whom we owe many thanks. I would like to highlight them as they all help to drive our Fraternity forward each day. The next time you speak to them through email or phone, I ask you to do the same. Thank you to Kathy Cannady, Marsha Spears, Karen Miller, Drew Kerwood, August Farwig, Natalie Brewster, Lindsey Hollis, Peyton Norris, and Joey Teeple for all your time and attention that our brothers hold so dear.

This summer, brothers who attended the 2022 Shonk Leadership School had the opportunity to visit the Albert D. Shonk Archive and Educational Center (SAEC) in your newly renovated Headquarters! Brothers, she is a beautiful building and one we are all proud to call home. Thank you to Brother Scott Jacobson (Cal Poly ’01) and the many others who made this project a reality we are all proud of!

As we look onward to our 150th Anniversary on March 15, 2023, I am humbled and DAMN PROUD of the accomplishments we all have made to make Phi Sig better each day. Simple decisions to help students move into their housing, asking someone new to grab lunch or dinner, inviting a prospective member to a house event, or holding the door for others go a long way in ensuring our reputation as Fraternity gentlemen stays strong.

Keep being polite, kind, caring, and supportive to one another. Keep making the DECISION to follow the Golden Rule daily, follow Our Cardinal Principles, and live our ritual teachings daily. You will be proud of yourself for deciding to do so!

Brothers, it has been a pleasure to serve you as your Grand President for the past three years. In my remaining year, I will continue to strive to make the best decisions for Phi Sigma Kappa. I am genuinely thankful for your confidence, support, and trust in me to lead Phi Sigma Kappa into the next 150 years!

Please decide to attend the celebration of the 150th Anniversary of Phi Sigma Kappa in New Orleans in July of next year. See you soon!

Damn Proud of You, Brothers!

Chris Hoye (Ferris State ’91)

Grand President

VOL. CXIII, NO. 2

PHI SIGMA KAPPA GRAND COUNCIL

Grand President Christopher J. Hoye (Ferris State ’91) Directors David Cohen (Union ’88) Atif Elkadi (Cal Poly ’01) Matt Gregory (Southern Illinois ’95) Jeff Liesendahl (Northern Illinois ’87) Brandon Paternoster (Ferris State ’04) Darald Stubbs (Stetson ’88)

PROFESSIONAL HEADQUARTERS STAFF

Executive Director Joseph Kern (Radford ’09) Associate Executive Director Kathy Cannady (Alpha Gamma Delta) Director of Development Augie Farwig (Ball State ’17) Director of Prevention Initiatives Drew Kerwood (Delta Chi) Director of the Undergraduate Experience Natalie Brewster (Alpha Delta Pi) Director of Organizational Growth Lindsey Hollis (Delta Delta Delta) Director of Volunteer Initiatives Joseph Teeple (Valparaiso ’13) Financial Services Specialist Marsha Spears Administrative Assistant Karen Miller Communications Coordinator Peyton Norris (Ball State ’22)

SIGNET PUBLISHING BOARD

Chair Thomas Wright (Wisconsin/Milwaukee ’92) Board Members Atif Elkadi (Cal Poly ’01) Joseph Kern (Radford ’09) Stephen Laukhuf (Midwestern State ’84) Albert D. Shonk (Southern Cal ’54)

SIGNET STAFF

Kathy Cannady, Editor

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