Grand President’s Message As many of you know, Nick Zuniga (Ball State AI) has departed Phi Sigma Kappa as Executive Director/COO. At this time, I would like to formally thank Brother Zuniga for his hard work for our Fraternity for nearly five years. Brother Zuniga played an integral role in moving Phi Sig Forward, and the development of Cardinal Journey, our new member development initiative. Cardinal Journey, which was introduced in three segments: Brotherhood in Phi Sigma Kappa, Scholarship in Phi Sigma Kappa, and Character in Phi Sigma Kappa, has been recognized by the National Interfraternity Conference with a Laurel Wreath Award. Chris Hoye Grand President
In addition, Nick played an important role in the renovation of the International Headquarters building, which houses the new Shonk Archive and Educational Center. (Read more about that, starting on page 6!) Brother Zuniga increased the size of the professional staff, with a larger emphasis on education and growth. Unfortunately, staff size was reduced during the COVID-19 pandemic, but Nick was able to guide remaining staff members and local chapters through the pandemic with negligible effect to the Grand Chapter’s well-being or the fundraising efforts of the Phi Sigma Kappa Foundation.
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
He was a loyal donor and supported the development of the Life Loyal donor recognition efforts of the Phi Sigma Kappa Foundation and helped Phi Sigma Kappa Properties in its purchase of the International Headquarters from the Phi Sigma Kappa Foundation. (See page 30.) I would like to personally wish Brother Zuniga the best of success in all his future endeavors. In the interim, Joe Kern (Radford ’09) will serve as Interim-Executive Director. He has served in various roles on the professional staff since September of 2013. The three boards (Grand Council, Foundation Trustees, and PSK Properties Board) are confident and supportive of Brother Kern as Interim-Executive Director! Change is not always easy, but we have been resilient in the past and I feel we can easily navigate this change. I am excited about our future and confident in the goals we have set forward for our Brotherhood. We will celebrate the 150th anniversary of our Brotherhood in 2023. Plans for the 2022 Shonk Leadership School are underway and we will launch the 150th festivities at that time. We will also announce a new strategic planning initiative this fall. I am Damn Proud of this organization and the professional staff for their arduous work during this time of transition. Six individuals are doing the work of a pre-pandemic staff of 13. The staff has the full support of our outstanding volunteer network, which I am also Damn Proud of! If you have questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me at choye@phisigmakappa.org.
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