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ANIMAl HOUSE BlUES To this day, images of the Delta house and antics of Jim Belushi 's " Biuto" character influence the vast majority ofthe general public's opinion on fratern ity life. Fraternity has never been about this , but isolated instances of an "Animal House" mentality are destroying the very foundation we work t o strengthen.

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MIGHT VERY WELL have the greatest job in the world. I get paid to run the best fraternity in America. I spend my days and nights working with amazingly talented staff and volunteers to ensure the continuation and success of our fraternal order. Thanks to the generosity of lifelong brothers who contribute their time, talent, and treasure, Pi Kappa Phi is able to enjoy leading-edge programs such as the journey ofHope crosscountry cycling trek, Academic Coaches, Stephen R. Covey's "7 Habits of Highly Effective People", the Alumni Newsletter Program, IJFE 401: Creating a Life Strategy, and the alcohol education of the STAR Program. Simply put,

I'm the CEO of a business whose product is brotherhood through character, leadership, academic achievement, and service.

But, like everything, this great job of mine also carries a price.

Similarly, I might very well have the toughest job in the world. As with any fraternity or sorority executive director, I am faced with the daunting threat of tragedy. It is extremely disturbing and sad when the ugly head of the "Animal House" stereotype rears itself and claims the life of a chapter or an individual.

My job becomes disheartening when I have to personally face the parents of a student member who

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has died in an alcohol-related accident.

Most recently, I've had to deal with the death of a Zeta Lambda Chapter associate member who died in the fall of 2000 at California State University at Chico. His name was Adrian Heideman; a freshman who loved life and who loved Pi Kappa Phi. We lost Adrian because he and a a group of wellintended brothers gave in to the "Animal House" stereotype and made some poor choices. (Learn more about Adrian on page 17.)

It is all too often that we put the good work of the Fraternity on hold in order to put out these raging fires that not only hold us back from progressing as a brotherhood, but also destroy the very foundation that will carry us through the 21st century.

As you read this, educational institutions around the nation are re-evaluating the value of fraternities on their campuses. When our chapters become nothing more than social clubs, we are only reinforcing the campus' concerns and our lack of worth to ourselves and our communities.

So what do we do?

What can we do to keep this cancerous misconception from blinding the general public to the numerous positive benefits of membership in our Fraternity?

How do we keep prospective

members and their parents from falling prey to the stigma that keeps them from wanting to join, let alone rush?

The answer?

Bydeconstructing the very stereotype itself. It is a proven fact that men who take advantage of everything America :s- Leading Fraternity has to offer become leading men in their communities, families, and lives. Read the stories of brothers who are accomplishing life goals because of their involvement in Pi Kappa Phi on page 6of our "Lifelong" section if you need more evidence.

Despite the amount of leadingedge programming Pi Kappa Phi offers, we are not simply a service or social fraternity. We are a brotherhood indeed - built upon the ideals of camaraderie and fellowship. However, in today's society, we have evolved to be so much more. Simplyput, we must build our future leaders. And we are doing exactly that.

This issue of the Star & Lamp focuses on what is good about fraternities and what is great about Pi Kappa Phi. What's even better?

We've come this far thanks to you.

And it is your continuous commitment that will take us where we need to be. God bless Pi Kappa Phi and God bless America. .0

PIGEON FORTITUDE AND FOCUS These traits alongside determination and hard work result in Epsilon Alpha Chapter at Elon University re-chartering with a record-setting 87 men .

THE NEXT GENERATION of men at the Epsilon Alpha Chapter at

I Elon University in Elon, North Carolina, revived a long dormant brotherhood in grandiose style and class at their re-chartering banquet on May 5, 2001. The chapter was originally chartered in 1979 when twenty dedicated men established Epsilon Alpha only to have it close a decade later. 1\velve years after the chapter's closing, the largest group of founding fathers in Pi Kappa Phi history celebrated a new and improved era in their history.

The 87 founders took the national examination on Pi Kappa Phi history and heritage and survived an oral examination on the same material with the Chartering Officers. Serving as Chartering Officers for this historic occasion were National President Harry E. Caldwell,Jr., Omicron (Alabama), Allen Woody of Xi (Roanoke), and Paul Henkel, Xi (Roanoke) . Delta (Furman University), Epsilon Iota (UNC Greensboro), and Epsilon Lambda (USC Spartanburg) fielded three simultaneous Ritual teams in order to successfully initiate all 90 men (87 students and 3 alumni initiates) in one evening.

The return to Elon was established in the spring of 2000 with a successful colonization result of 67 men. Over the course of the year, these founders united to establish an operational chapter infrastructure (i.e. mission statement, constitution/bylaws, standards board, committees, etc.) , learn how to recruit quality members, and attain the bond of brotherhood. At the time of their chartering, the chapter led the other fraternities on campus in size, academics (3.19 cumulative chapter GPA), and campus leadership with over 50% of the men in Student Government being members of Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity Visit Epsilon Alpha Chapter at www.elon.edu/pikapp . .0.

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I KAPPA PHI has finally found a home in our Nation's Capitol.

During the months of October and November of 2001, America 3' Leading Fraternity recruited quality men at the George Washington University to be the founding members of Pi Kappa Phi's newest colony.

Recruiters from the National Headquarters in Charlotte were on-site searching GWU for its finest unaffiliated men. If you want more information or would like to pass along recruitment leads, please contact • Director of Chapter Developmen~John Healy at (800) 929-1904 ext. 142 or jhea!y@pik;!w.om, .0.

[Above ] The 87 refounding fathers of Epsil on Alpha (Eion) pose with Chartering

Officers, national staff. and their Rose Queen at their re-<:hartering banquet on May 5 , 2001. [Right] The members of the Zeta Theta Associate Chapter at the University ofTexas at Austin following their pre-initiation ceremony in September 2001.

TEUS PRIDE RETURNS With the assistance of dedicated and loyal alumni , Pi Kappa Phi Zeta Theta Chapter returns strong to the University ofTexas at Austin.

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ONTINUING OUR STRONG TRADITION in The Lone Star State, Pi Kappa Phi successfully re-colonized the Zeta Theta Chapter at the University of Texas at Austin this past September. It has been eight years since Pi Kappa Phi has had a presence at the University of Texas. Due to the size and scope of this effort, the recruitment phase of the expansion lasted five weeks and involved several recruiters from the National Headquarters.

Leadership Consultants Jeremy Inabinet,John Ferguson, and Kenny Oubre diligently recruited 58 men throughout the month.

The chapter boasts a GPA well over a 3.30 as well as having men involved in organizations ranging from orientation staff to resident assistants. For more information about Zeta Theta Associate Chapter and their journey towards receiving their charter, visit them at their website at www. texaspikapp.org. .0.

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FOCUS 13 The "An imal House" stereotype and alcohol-centered socialization has weakened the very foundation of fratern ities in the US. Through the America's Leading Fraternity Initiative, Pi Kappa Phi is deconstructing the stereotype and redefining how others view the value of fraternity life in the 21st century.

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From the Journey of Hope to Give-A-Push Weekends , see what's going on and what's on the horizon in the incredible world of Push America.

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Everyone has a lifelong dream they'd like to make a reality. One brother took a chance to reach for the stars and became one.

AS.T.A.R.IS BORN 16 In today's college culture of binge-drinking, our members must understand alcohol and its effects. The new STAR Program tackles the heart ofthe issue: making better choices with alcohol usage.

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Meet the 2001-2002 Leadership Consultants who work in the trenches with our volunteers and student officers to build leading chapters on every campus we 're at.

SCHOOL WAS COOL 22 There was no homework, no books , and no teachers ' dirty looks at Pi Kapp College this summer. School was in session (minus studying and tests!) and attendees graduated with degrees in brotherhood.

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GIVING APUSH Sometimes all it takes to feel good about yourself, the world , and you r Fraternity is a simple swing of the hammer. Roll up your sleeves and bust out your chainsaw, it's t ime t o make a difference.

BY GREG SIEMAN

TO SEE YOU SMILE . .• [Top) Duke Darri ago. Alpha (Charleston]. spends quality time with Eliazbeth , 12, during

an assisted-swimming activity at the Give-A·Push Weekend in Maumee, Ohio . [Bottom] Elizabeth paints with a special apparatus that attaches to her wheelchair. The device allows her to create artwork on paper on the ground.

TPI KAPP COLLEGE, our national conference this ast summer, a challenge was posed to our undergraduate members: "Where is Push America going to take you?

Will you ride your bicycle across the country or the state of Florida in the name of people with disabilities? Will you fund raise thousands of dollars? Will you give up your spring break to build physical improvements to a camp site that needs to be more accessible? Or will you let these amazing opportunities pass you by?"

This fall semester, over 200 student leaders of Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity answered the challenge of serving people with disabilities through Give-A-Push Weekends all over the country.

Give-A-Push Weekends are opportunities organized by Push America throughout the year and funded by money raised by Pi Kappa Phi student chapters.

During these Weekends, Pi Kapps from different chapters road trip to facilities needing to become more accessible and build structures (i.e. ramps, gazebos, boardwalks, boat docks, etc.) that are paid and constructed 100% by our Fraternity. Not only is this a rewarding experience of service and brotherhood for all participants, but it only costs the time of a weekend and five dollars. Pi Kappa Phi is the only national

HOME IMPROVEMENT Forty-five Pi Kapps from over 7 chapters proudly stand in front of the accessible barn they built in just one weekend at the Give-A· Push Weekend in Maumee, Ohio.

fraternal organization to have anything like it.

Not only did this fall's Give-APush Weekend participants work with rigor, but many came from 14 hours away for only a couple days of intensive labor. Some even slept on floors! The only complaint of the Weekend was having to leave on Sunday. The Weekends for fall 2001 went above and beyond all expectations due to the attitudes and experiences these men shared at every location.

Space is limited for the Weekends and Push America is proud of the five "sold out" events held in Ohio, Colorado, Wisconsin, San

"HER INFECTIOUS SMILE WAS A REMINDER TO (HIM) ABOUT WHY HE'S PROUD TO BE A PI KAPP . .. " Francisco and Alabama this fall. All of the projects were completed with a high level of success and realization of serving others. One example is Duke Darriago, Alpha (Charles-

ton). Duke Darriago was one of four Alpha Chapter brothers that drove 14 hours to Ohio for a Weekend. The eye-opening experience he had was one words cannot fullyexplain. After working to make a barn accessible since seven o'clock in the morning, he met a girl named Elizabeth.

Elizabeth has severe cerebral palsy with zero verbal ability but speaks a mouthful with her actions and facial expressions. Elizabeth is a resident of the Sunshine Foundation and will be under constant care for the majority of her life. Although Duke had never encountered such a unique and often uncomfortable situation, he and Elizabeth (pictured to the left) got to know each other through smiles and constant nonverbal communication. Three hours of arts/crafts and assisted-swimming later, theyformed a solid friendship.

Her infectious smile was a reminder to Duke about why he's proud to be a Pi Kapp and why the total 28 hours of travel to and from this experience was worth every minute. ,Q Greg Sleman is the Director of Grants for

Push America. For more tnformation on Give-A·Push Weekends. e-mail Greg at

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ACCESS GRANTED Can 't get t o a national Push America event but want to experience one? Through Push 's newest program , leadership th rough service can hit home.

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FREEDOM OF CHOICE A local Charlotte woman can now exit and enter her house as she pleases

thanks to labor of love of a few Pi Kapps. Here, [I to r] Dave Simas, Gamma Beta (Old Dominion), and Steve Meachum work to fin ish the ramp by sundown .

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Push America. For more information on AccessABIUTY projects. email Greg at gsjemaotWpushamerica org.

NFORTUNATELY for some Pi Kapps, the opportunity of going to a Give-A-Push Weekend or Push Camp is not possible. Push America guarantees similar experiences if brothers are willing to sacrifice days, weekends, weeks, or summers. One of these experiences isAccessAB!Il7Y. AccessAB!Lf!Yis a program that enables chapters and alumni to hold their own day-long service project in their community without having to fund raise a single dollar for the project. Aminimum of ten men are required to build a wheelchair ramp for a moderate-to-low income individual.

Here's how it works: (1) The local student and/or alumni brothers locate a recipient in their community who needs an accessible ramp for their home, (2) a local contact works with the Director of Grants at the National Headquarters to work out details and gain approval, (3) Push America covers the cost of approved projects, (4) the ramp gets built, and (5) someone who was originallyunable toexit their home due to a disability can now do so thanks to Pi Kappa Phi. Creating a local relationship that many chapters ask for can be that simple! ..r.l

PUSH CAMPS 2 0 0 2 Push Camp is a weeklong spring break alternative for members of Pi Ka ppa Phi to make a facility more handicap accessible. Space is limited, so sign up early!

Spring 2002 Confirmed Sites Alabama Iowa South Carolina Texas Spring 2002 Potential Sites Colorado Washington Go to www push america org for more information.

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HE 2001 Gear Up Florida and journey ofHope events were an incredible triumph for Push America. One hundred Pi Kapps, representing 30 states and 45 colleges, raised over $350,000. More than 700 volunteers hosted local events which donated $100,000 in-kind value. These efforts spread a message of acceptance and understanding for people with disabilities.

The addition of new cities to the routes enabled the cycling teams to further Push America's mission and message. Gear Up Florida visited the five largest Florida cities and touched over 1.8 million people through the media and special events. In Jacksonville, the Zeta Zeta (North Florida) alumni, corporate sponsors South 'Prust Bank and Rowland Powertrain, the Holiday Inn of Orange Park, the University of North Florida, and the people of

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CCAR, Inc. facilitated the team's stay which enabled Push America to donate local grants to over 10 cities along the route.

Additions to the journey ofHope had the south team in new cities like Albuquerque where they held a bike safety presentation, their puppet show, and a visit with patients at the Carrie Tingly Hospital. The north team's new terrain included new cities in Colorado, Wisconsin, and Michigan, where they visited two Give-A-Push Weekend sites and met theSaturn Cycling Team and Michigan Congressman Mike Rogers.

With the 2002 events approaching, team members, volunteers, and Push America staff are eager to commence the summer festivities. A special treat for the attendees of the 48th Supreme Chapter (August 27) will be the premier of the entire journey ofHope team in Washington, D.C. Go to www.pushamerica.org for more details.f.,.'t

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EFINAL TALLY is in! Sixteen different corporations joined Push America's sponsorship family and are providing 21 different sponsorships for the 2001 cycling events. This is a record number of corporate sponsors and sponsorships that the Push America's cycling events have had since its inception in 1988. Together, the corporate sponsors for both thejourney ofHope and Gear Up Florida have made cash and in-kind contributions valuing more than $200,000.

The journey ofHope has seen an increase from eight sponsorships in 2000 to eleven for the 2001 ride. Six of these eleven are returning sponsors for the journey ofHope 2001 event. At the "Superior Level", KRG Capital Partners L.C.C. (krgcapital.com) and Superior Bank, FSB (superiorbank.com), have returned for their fourth year. Saturn Corporation (saturn.com) is continuing its support for the eighth consecutive year at the "Sustaining Level" by providing both funds and support vehicles. Also returning at the "Contributing Level" are Yakima Bike Racks (yakima.com), the official bike rack provider, and Clif Bar (clifbar.com) the official energy bar, and Diversified Electronics (diversifiedelectronics.com). Joining our team for the first year were Case Logic, CenturyTel, Inc. , Bane of America Securities, and GE Capital at the "Contributing Level". Globalstar USA (globalstarusa.com) joins our family at the "Supporting Level".

Globalstar USA is providing this year's team with satellite communication equipment and service.

We were very excited to have ten sponsorships from corporations that believe in the mission of Push America for Gear Up Flotida. Returning sponsors for the Gear Up Florida 2001 event were Saturn Corporation at the "Sustaining Level" and Publi.x Super Markets Charities at the "Contributing Level". Both have been with the program since its

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beginning in 1997. Also returning, at the "Sustaining Level", was Rowland Powertrain (powertraingroup.com) for their fourth consecutive year. Signed on for their fourth year at the "Contributing Level" was Fry Hammond Barr (fbbnet.com) and Diversified Electronics for their third year. Also, Yakima Bike Racks, and Clif Bar signed on for their second year. New members to the Gear Up Florida sponsorship family were SouthTrust Bank (southtrust.com), Globalstar USA, and CAMPUS PEAK, Inc. (campuspeak.com).

Their support of this year's Push America cycling events has helped more funds, raised by the events, go into programs and projects that will benefit people with disabilities. We would like to thank our corporate sponsors for being a part of the Push America 2001 cycling events. These events would not be possible without their contributions and help along the cross-country and cross-Florida routes. Thank you! .$'.l Brad Mumford is the Otrector of Development for Push America. For more information on sponsorships, e-mail Brad at llm~.rufll!lim.~.bll!Dllli(;ILQJJl.

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T POP GOES THE PIKAPP A young Pi Kapp achieves pop music stardom and showcases his talent and Fraternity letters on international television.

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REVOR PENICK, Zeta Rho (Cal State Fullerton) , is proud to be a Pi Kapp, and it shows ... on national television.

Not everyone gets the opportunity to fulfill their dream. However, for Trevor, his aspirations of becoming a Hollywood entertainer came true in the spring of 1999when he was selected among thousands of candidates to be part of the pop male vocal group 0-Town.

With over a million records sold, 0-7bwn is one of the year's biggest music success stories. Now two years since its establishment, the band is a fully grown super-group boasting one of the year's bestselling albums , a gold single, a number one hit, videos on M1V, and two sold out concert tours.

Upon itsJanuaty release, 0-Jbwn's self-titled debut album (music mogul Clive Davis' ] Records)

<l!l xl (Roanoke) alumni gather t oget her for an alumni weekend on April 21, 2001 at Hidden Va lley C.C. The group honored Ken & Sheila Garren.

emerged at number five on the Billboard Top 200 Album Chart, and to date, has sold over a million units.

The group's popularity has grown incredibly since its vety public inception. 0- Town recorded the song "We Fit Together" for the original motion picture soundtrack of the film "Dr. Do little 2", made numerous television appearances including "Good Morning America", "Live with Regis and Kelly", and "The View", and their reality 1V show "Making The Band" completed its second season on ABC. The show was a breakthrough concept in music and television, allowing the viewers to witness the careers of five young entertainers coming to

music to appreciate Brother Penick's success. Behind the apparent glitz and glamour of concert tours, television appearances, and album recording, Trevor still maintains a heart of gold .. . and blue. At some point during nearly evety episode of his 1V show, you spot Trevor sporting his Pi Kappa Phi letters. His unabashed pride is vety evident. Most recently, he displayed the Pi Kappa Phi name in an Arthur Ashe Kids Day celebrity golf tournament where he and members of 0-Town played for Push America.

Trevor has been proud of his fraternal membership since his first contact with America 3' Leading Fraternity. Before meeting the Pi Kapps of Zeta Rho Chapter, he thought he was going to join Sigma Alpha Epsilon or Tau Kappa Epsilon because of friends he had or made in both organizations. However, when the Pi Kapps visited his dorm to play basketball, he quickly discovered

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that there was something special about the Fraternity. When accepting an invitation to visit the house, Trevor remembers a feeling of instant acceptance and meeting all of the brothers before any of the women or guests on the premises.

"My friends and I looked at each other and knew," he recalls. "We noticed (Pi Kappa Phi) wasn't like any other fraternity we'd seen. You want to meet all of the guys of the house you're joining and we were made very comfortable."

He continues, "I don't believe it when someone says 'fraternity is not for me' because there is a fraternity out there for everyone, it's just a matter of finding where you're comfortable."

Immediately, Trevor found himself swept away bythe beneficial and exciting life of Pi Kappa Phi. At Cal State "I can honestly say Fullerton, he majored in theatre and dreamt of acting that Pi Kappa Phi and being in motion pictures. This interest led him to has made me the constantly being involved in the chapter's performanceoriented activities. He always got involved with thedances man I am today. and skits for Greek Week and other campus events.

The Fraternity For Zeta Rho Chapter, Greek Week and regional flag taught me lessons football competitions are incrediblyimportant to its brothof becoming a ers. Brother Penick remembers his dilemma when being called-back in the auditions for the "Making The Band" better man and program conflicted with the West Coast Flag Football gentleman in Championships. He kept his successful call-back to the every aspect semi-finals (top 25 in the nation) a secret until it was of life." justified with a spot in the band.

His selection for 0- Town was no surprise to the chapter or his family. In fact, the close brotherhood Zeta Rho shares was evident to Trevor throughout the process. Knowing that he would have to sacrifice his involvement with the chapter, the brothers would video tape and call him from various chapter functions and competitions to keep him in the loop and feeling part of the brotherhood.

When distributing advice to anyPi Kappa Phi brother who desires to be a recording artist or entertainer, Trevor offers that they become educated on the craft.

"Do it for the love (of it) and not to become famous," he says. "Don't give up or let anyone tell you you can't do it."

No matter where his travels take him, Pi Kappa Phi is always deep at heart for Brother Penick. His familiar and fraternal roots have not been ungrounded. He remains very close with his familyand his chapter brothers, and he hasn't let fame get the best of him.

"I can truly, honestly say that Pi Kappa Phi has made me the man I am today. The Fraternity taught me lessons of becoming a better man and a gentleman in MAKING THE MUSIC every aspect of life," he [left ] Brother concludes. "I hope that it has Trevor Pen ick has a great reason to done and will do the same for smile. His success has brought him everyone else." .0 much happiness and fulfi llment. [Right] 0-Town ' s self-titled debut album (J Records) has already sold over a million copies.

~ Zeta Zeta (North Florida) alumnus Steven Borowiec was listed in the "36 Most Successful Young Professionals Under 40 in Northeast Florida " in The Business

Ben Roman. Eta Chi {Texas Christian), is t he managing editor of tile Sta,. & Lamp <"\nd the Direct or of Marketing & Communication for the Nat1onal Fraternity.

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John Shafer Alpha Iota (Auburn) Brother John W. Shafer, Alpha Iota (Auburn), hears a rebel yell almost everywhere he goes, and it's not because he lives in the South - although he has lived in the southern region of the United States since his college days at Auburn University. Actually, Brother Shafer hopes to hear rebel yells every Saturday th is fall and all year long.

At the University of Mississippi, Brother Shafer has been Ath letic Director for three years and has received accolades for his accomplishments. Last year, he says he achieved his greatest accomplishment thus far. In the 2000-2001 season , Ole Miss had 13 of its 18 athletic teams advance to post-season play. Furthermore, it was the only college in the nation to go to a bowl game, advance to men 's basketball's "Sweet 16" , and go to the NCAA baseball national championship in the same year.

A native of Alexandria, Virginia, Brother Shafer transferred to Auburn University on a baseball scholarship after playing both baseball and football at the University of Tampa . He originally joined Pi Kappa Phi at the University of Tampa as a Beta Lambda member, before transferring to Auburn a year and a half later.

"It was a cultural shock for me to go to Auburn, Alabama. I really didn't know much abou t it, but it was just wonderful. .. very conservative, very trad itional , just a great bunch of people and a great decision for me. When I went to AU , I didn't know anybody. When I fi rst stepped onto campus, I found friends on the baseball field and in the Fraternity. That made the transition very easy," he recalls.

"I walked into the Pi Kapp house and near the front door was the house mother, Mom Eve ," he remembers . â&#x20AC;˘1introduced myself and she got me with the brothers."

Brother Shafer describes his college experience with Pi Kappa Phi as the best t ime of his life, crediting it in helping him to meet his wife Dianne. The couple graduated from Auburn University in December 1969 and married the following day. Brother Shafer says being a member of the Fraternity helped him professionally as well .

"For a fraternity to work and play together and go through the rigors of a college education, different personalities and ideas must work together. In the end, you learn how to get along with different people in a very close setting. It is a great learning experience that helped me in managing a lot of people with very diverse backgrounds. My experience at Auburn made me a better man ," he says.

Brother Shafer serves as member of the NCAA Baseball Committee and was a part of the football stadium expansion at Ole Miss that brought seating capacity to 60,000. Prior to his Ole Miss career, he spent sixteen years wit h the University of Georgia athletic department and one year as Assistant Athletic Director at Vanderbilt University. An All-SEC shortstop at Auburn in 1969, he earned both a bachelors and masters degree in education . He played professional baseball with the Kansas City Royals organization before focus ing on athletic coaching and managing. Jl. STAR & LAMP

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PUT YOUR BACK INTO IT Th e Angler Pack , a hybrid between a backpack and fisherman 's tackle box, has brought success to Zeta Rho (Cal State Fullerton) brothers Shane Pase and William Sol o.

FISHY BUSINESS Pi Kapps fish for success in t he sporting goods industry and get hooked.

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OR A GUY WHO never had much of an entrepreneurial spirit, Shane Pase has certainly done well for himself and business partner William Soto. Three years ago, Pase and So to startedAngler Sports to market a new-wave backpack tackle box.

While Angler Sports is now on the verge of major international exposure (boasting Hollywood stars Jim Belushi and Liam Neeson as product endorsers), the pair of Pi Kapps from Zeta Rho Chapter (Cal State Fullerton) never imagined the heights they would achieve because of a simple fishing trip as young men. The eventual partners met when a 26-year-old Pase came to Cal State Fullerton having finished a two-year degree at the College of Charleston in sports psychology, and found Soto working the Zeta Rho rush booth.

"I asked him if (the chapter) was interested in taking an older guy," Pase, now 31, recalls of his encounter. "We hit it off real well. When I told him I just got back from the College of Charleston, he freaked."

Soto became Pase's warden and the two continued to develop their friendship. Among their shared interests, the two California natives discovered they both enjoyed fishing.

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asked me, 'Hey do you fish?'" Pase remembers. "I had always liked to throw a line, but I hadn't done it in a while - mostly lake fishing."

Pase took Soto up on his offer but had an old tackle box and wantedtoupdatehisgear. Hedidn't want the conventional tackle box so he searched for something that would keep his hands free to carry a couple of fishing poles.

"I saw the shoulder bag and thought it would be great," Pase says. "My wife (Michelle) told me I was nuts. She said purses never stayed on your shoulder and I should look for a backpack. We looked around and couldn't find one."

Apparently no one manufactured such a product, but the manager of Turner's Outdoors, a west coast sporting goods chain, thought the backpack idea was phenomenal. Claiming to lack any sort of entrepreneurial spirit prior to his epiphany, Pase took hold of the concept and began working on it.

"I just wanted to get my degree and be a therapist. I never thought of inventing anything," Pase recalls. "The idea came and I just ran with it."

Pase laid out his plans of gran-

deur to Michelle, his then girlfriend. He believes she thought that it was an okay idea but one that he would not follow through on. Soon thereafter, Pase developed a prototype after seeking advice and input from Fraternity brotherJason Levine who worked at a local tackle store.

"At first we created a few prototypes to see if they would catch the interest of other anglers. The response we received was overwhelming. From that point on, we decided we were going to manufacture tackle containment packs for the fishing industry," Pase explains.

Pase's main source of influence came from Soto who was a successful graphic designer. He says of his creative chapter brother, "I relied on him tremendously for design, image, logo, website design, and a marketing plan."

Soto came aboard as marketing director while Pase took on the responsibility of chief executive officer of Angler Sports.

"I have no background in business whatsoever. I have tons of management experience but none in business," Pase, a former Hollywood film producer, says.

"We had to track down people and get friends of friends in the sporting goods industry. The guy we ran across to manufacture our product was a retired fishing boat captain."

For two and a half years,Angler Sports was a side business for the duo. Pase continued working as a mental therapist for developmentally disabled adults something he developed an interest in through Pi Kappa Phi and Push America. Brother Soto remained in the graphic arts field.

Both did well and earned a solid living. However, the success of their new endeavor influenced them to take the plunge into the

small business world. They ventured into the world of entrepreneurship not knowing the result of their gamble but confident that their hard work would pay off in the long term. Soto says, "In January of 2001, we launched Angler Sports and have done phenomenal . . . selling over 500Angler packs and on pace to do about 3,000 this year."

Pase adds, "Fisherman are like golfers. They will buy anything if it's going to help them catch that next fish. " Angler Sports' revolutionary backpack tackle box has been a major hit with fisherman all over the west coast. With product endorsements from Hollywood celebrities, sports stars such as professional hockey star Stu Grimson, and professional fisherman Mike McCoy, they hope to do between $250,000 to $300,000 in sales this year. Aside from being in negotiations with a couple major outdoor sporting goods distributors, the company based out of Anaheim Hills, California, is also looking at incorporation.

What started out years ago as a simple trip for fishing equipment became a potential money making bonanza and lifetime adventure for two close-knit fraternity brothers. Brothers Shane Pase and William Soto have what many would consider a dream job.

Soto agrees, "Shane and I are both avidftsherman. Every time we go out fishing it's a business writeoff. We have met so many people in the industry that we can go almost anywhere in the world and know someone there to fish with.

What better job is there than getting paid to fish?"

You can visit Angler Sports on at www.AnglerSports.com. !l Jody Murplly , Eta Alpha (Concord), is a sports writer for The Beckley Register路 Herald in Beckley, WV. He is also a Pi Kappa Phi District Counselor.

FROM SUSPENSION BRIDGES TO DENTAl BRIDGES Berkeley Pi Kapp's engineering career shifts to dental surgery with a humanitarian service that took him to jungle rainforests and communist China.

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HE ROAD TO PERFORMING dental surgery on affluent Hollywood stars and destitute Central American Indians included an abrupt right turn in the career of PI Kapp Dr. Jack H. Sloan, Gamma (UC Berkeley).

A1950 chemical engineering graduate of the University of California at Berkeley who lettered in varsity sailing and yachting, Sloan first lived the life of an engineer. He built petroleum refineries, bridges, and petrochemical plants in different parts of the world, until he heard a calling to help individuals through the field of dentistry.

Sloan's unlikely career of building suspension bridges and dental bridges got its start in Pi Kappa Phi when his high school classmate, Stan Ausman, introduced him to the Fraternity.

"We graduated from South Gate High School in the Los Angeles area and served in the U.S. Navy during World War II, ending up at Berkeley after the war," Sloan says. "Stan was a skipper of the sailing team, and I was a crew member. In 1949,we won the first annual Rose Regatta held in conjunction with the New Year's Rose Bowl game. Movie star Humphrey Bogart put up a large perpetual trophy for the round robin regatta."

That victory over Ohio State University in the San Francisco Bay is mingled with Pi Kappa Phi memories from a half century ago.

Sloan and Ausman shared a room they rented two blocks from the Pi Kapp house, where they ate their meals. At that time the chapter house accommodated only 25 to 30 brothers and was located near Berkeley's sorority house row Sloan served a term as chaplain and competed for Pi Kapp in several intramural sports like softball, badminton, and handball. Sloan was Berkeley's fraternity ping-pong champion.

After graduation, these two Pi Kapps went their separate ways in fields of engineering. Sloan said Ausman eventually earned a doctoral degree and received patents in space technology. For one of his first professional undertakings, Sloan coupled his interest in mechanical and civil engineering with chemical engineering to build a suspension bridge.

"The bridge carried piping between old and new refineries and looked like the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco harbor," Sloan describes.

"The refinery personnel called it the 'Little Golden Gate."'

The construction of this refinery was featured on the cover of World Petroleum Magazine, and representatives of California Governor Goodwin Knight participated in its dedication.

During those first nine years, Sloan participated in numerous petroleum-based plant construction projects including an asphalt facility for Standard Oil Co. in South An1erica. He eventually met his wife, Doris, who worked at one of the California petroleum refineries.

The couple had a mutual friend, a dentist, who encouraged them to consider something different for their lives. Doris first took the jump, returned to college, and obtained certification as a dental hygienist.

After looking into making a similar career change at the Lorna Linda University School of Dentistry, Sloan realized he had many of the science and math courses already out of the way.

"All I lacked for admission to Lorna Linda was zoology, and I studied that nights at the University of Southern California," Sloan says. At age 36, some 10 years older than most of the other dental school students, he graduated first in his class in 1963.

For the next 35 years, the Sloans shared their workdays together in a dental office they established in Paso Robles, California, near the coast midway between Los Angeles and San Francisco.

"We worked in opposite ends of the building until we sold the practice in 1996," he remembers. "We had many interesting patients including King Vidor, a Hollywood film producer, actress Coleen Moore, and Hampton Pool, the Los Angeles Rams coach."

The couple raised two boys and a girl and were named "1986 Paso Robles Family of the Year". They traveled abroad, but not as typical tourists.

The Sloans put their talents to use in humanitarian service.

Taking part in the Flying Doctors Program, they made a dozen visits to the jungles of southern Mexico and to &uador where they volunteered dental work with the Chamula and Cechua Indian nations.

"Word spreads rapidly in the jungle," Sloan says. "Natives would walk two and three days through the jungle to get to our group because they had no other means of treatment."

Sloan slept in a sleeping bag in a mosquito net under a tarp that shielded him from the jungle rains. He collected the rain water off the tarp to drink and to use in sterilizing equipment because the streams and rivers were polluted. He worked from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day for six weeks performing dental surgery.

"When we shut down, there was still a line of waiting natives 50 yards long," he recalls.

In Eduador, the Sloans traveled by dug out canoe 40 miles up the Esmeraldas River to the Cechua Indians.

"I once extracted remnants of 28 teeth and root tips from one lady in one sitting," Sloan says. "Her gums were badly infected. Doris had the privilege of cleaning the chief's teeth. He was dressed in western clothes, but the multiple extraction lady I worked on was topless as were most of the Indian ladies."

Another highlight of Sloan's career was going to China in 1997 as director of a dental clinic in Hangzhou City, about 90 miles south of Shanghai.

They were invited by the Chinese Communist government.

"We were there to train the dental personnel and upgrade their techniques with western dentistry, which is the best in the world," he says. "We gave lectures, demonstrations, and assisted in treating patients."

Doris was the first dental hygienist to ever visit China. Her first demonstration patient was a Chinese dentist who had been in practice 11 years and had never had his own teeth cleaned.

Now age 75 and physically beyond making the demanding jungle visits, Sloan enjoys retired life with his family and grandchildren, swimming, walking, and biking. And what about Pi Kappa Phi today?

Sloan has maintained his acquaintance with his Gan1ma Chapter brother Stan Ausman, having also been in each others weddings.

"I was his best man many years ago," says Sloan, who still enjoys his Pi Kapp connection to his lifelong friend. "As late as last year, we had lunch together when I visited him in northern California." .0. nm Undemut:h, Defta Cht (Kansas State), is the edttor of KSt.ater magazme for Kansas State Unf\ICrsity. He IS also Chapter Advisor to the Delta Ch1 Chapter.

SEARCHING FOR THE WRITE JOB

ROLliNG WTTH THE TIDE Alu mnus Justin Hensley stands near the Olivine Pools in Maui. It is one of many

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y CHAI'fER BROTIIERS call me "The Nomad".

Over the past two years, I've backpacked in Colorado, sea kayaked off the coast of Maine, been rock climbing in Vermont, mountain biked in New Hampshire, been whitewater rafting, snorkeling, whalewatching in Maui, and walked the busy lots of the biggest Hollywood studios. The best part is: I got paid to do it all. Additionally, I've visited the Grand Canyon, lived in London, saw the Acropolis, floated the streets of Venice, worked on a short-film in Texas, and am writing this article in Portland, Oregon - my home for the next two weeks.

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My friends think I have the best tal honors in four years on a full job in the world, but I really don't academic scholarship, they have a job at all. Iwant to be a writer. weren'timpressed. TheyjustwonHowever, I'm not making any dered what my parents must've money at it yet and I can't stand the thought.

I spent everyday in the sun thought of doing a job I don't enjoy.

So, after graduation I worked at a watching humpback whales and camp and got paid to have fun and snorkeling with spinner dolphins to be a good role model. After camp, and giant green sea turtles. EvI moved to London and lived among ery afternoon I'd taste the dried the British for two months. When salt as I rinsed it from my body.

Every job takes its toll.

Eventually, Maui grew stagnant. Each day destined to be as gorgeous as the last, with nothing but beaches and sunsets to fill your time - but I was anxious to get on with life. I didn't notice I was living it at the time.

I moved off the island and got the job I'd been hoping for this past summer in New England leading kids on an adventure.

One day on a farm, I milked a cow in the morning and helped castrate two of her sons by afternoon.

I learned that a drugged bull can still kick really hard. They don't teach you that in school. Well, at least not at my school. We went all over Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine - including a trip to the holy land: the Ben & Jerry's factory. By the end of the summer, I was exhausted but learned a tourist boat while waiting to hear that I'd actually made an impact back from a camp I'd always ad- on their lives and inspired some mired. I got paid to make fun of to take on the responsibility of tourists full of stupid questions. "Do leadership, too.

By some turn of events, I'm you live here?" No, I commute from California. "Is this the same body now in Portland. Earlier this ofwater I can seefrom my hotel?" evening, I went out with some new You're on an island in the middle of acquaintances. I found myself in the Pacific Ocean ... oh, you mean a hotel room full of people who over there. No, that's Lake Erie. were strangers three minutes or "Wby can't I breathe underwater three days earlier. I sat there starwith this snorkel?" Because you're ing at the floor from time to time not a fish. "Wbat's our altitude?" thinking about how much travAbout two feet above sea level stand- eling I've done and how hard it is for me to keep track of where I am. ing on the deck.

People would condescendingly There I am in a hotel room full of ask if I'd ever gone to school. I'd let strangers in a new town and I them dig until they got too smug. can't remember how many times When I told them I received a BA in that has happened before. The English with a writing emphasis and past two years don't seem real to a BS in Radio/IV/Film with a pro- me.

I have found in mytravels that duction emphasis and departmen-

the only thing that is real is this: strangers are capable of feats of amazing faith and generosity.

When I was stranded in London, looking for a job and a place to live, I was taken in by strangers. Next, an alumnus from my alma mater took pity on me and invited me to come on a week long vacation in Cornwall. We'd never even met in person. I'm grateful for the generosity of strangers and couches of my friends. I've got tons of stories I can share to make it sound as if life as a "nomad" is as wonderful as all of my friends who are sick of their office jobs would like to think. But, I'm not going to lie. Someone actually called me brave for doing what I do. I laughed, because how can living on Maui be considered brave? It's not brave when you have to live at home between jobs or sleep on (or in) uncomfortable places.

No employer paying for health insurance. No steady income or "job security". No 40lk. But, no confining cubicle. Not yet.

I'm still searching for that one job I really love and can enjoy for more than a few months. I want to make a living by writing, creating, and following my passion. I want to have a positive impact on the world and the courage to endure the journey of chasing that dream.

Until I reach my destination, I'm off to the next shooting star ... fl Justin Hensley. Eta Chi (Texas Christian), will soon be living in Los Angeles or New York hopefully finding the write <ahem> right career and making the same mistakes all \11/er again.

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Valley (Swinging Bridges Hike).

The class elected me president, but I felt more like a figurehead among all those 17 and 18-year-olds," Katz says. "Pi Kappa Phi is a great network of trustworthy and caring friends. It taught me how important itis for a group of people; many with Using the aroma and distribution of freshly baked cookies at every branch, this Pi Kapp banker satisfies different backgrounds and personalities, to come together to achieve a customer appetites with delicious service. common goal."

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BY TIM UN DEMUTH Epsilon chapter house because he had a girlfriend at the time ROTHER TODD KATZ, Alpha Epsilon (Florida), took his Christina, a member of Kappa Delta Sorority. Todaythey have been mardream of fanning his own community bank and used ried 11 years. Their children are the unlikely technique of serving freshly-baked cookies Ethan, 3, and Lauren, 5.

Katz grew up in West Nyack, New to his customers in order to tum his vision into a $100 million reality York, near the banks of the Hudson River north Katz may also be the only banker who "shoots" his customers, and of "The City" - what New Yorkers call New they "shoot" him back at bank-sponsored paintball events.

York City. He wanted "to "We don't use advertising to promote our banks," Katz says. "We enroll at a school in a warm climate" and constructed our banks in high traffic locations and put our advertising earned his bachelor's degree in history from money into old-fashioned customer service." the University of Florida The president and vice chair"We invite local doctors, law- in 1987. Katz obtained man of the four-year-old Tarpon yers, business leaders and educa- his law degree three Coast National Bank in Port Char- tors to our bank's paintball years later from UF, lotte, Florida, Katz and his partner contests," Katz says. "It is amaz- "attending law classes have been aggressive in building ing how close a friendship you in a campus building their community-based institution can develop with someone you're located across the street that has three branches and a in a foxhole with shooting from the Pi Kapp fourth branch planned in Florida's paintballs at one another. I've house."

Charlotte County. It is a blue- been told we are the onlybank in He has stayed close collar retirement area of 200,000 Florida that shoots their to Pi Kappa Phi since people midway between Naples and customers." graduation through his His youthful spirit goes back chapter's internet Sarasota.

Customers have nicknamed tohis days atAlpha Epsilon Chap- e-maillistserve, which has hundreds them "The Cookie Bank." And for ter at the University of Florida of Alpha Epsilon alumni subscribed. good reason. where he hung around with the He enjoys learning of chapter and "Our 50 employees take turns Pi Kapp brothers from his fresh- alumni news through this link. each day baking cookies at every man year until hefinally pledged Studying corporate and banking banking location," Katz explains. his senior year in the fall of 1986. law, his aim was to become legal "Instead of buyin g a full-page "During my freshman year I counsel in a publicly-held corporaadvertisement, we serve fresh, wann depledged another fraternity tion. One law professor told Katz it cookies to customers who visit us. where I had a bad experience," would take 12 to 15 years of hard They say they love the smell when he recalls. "My roommates and work to reach that career goal. they enter." best friends on the donn floor had "I did it in three years," he says.

They bake chocolate chip, all joined Pi Kappa Phi, but I held "I thrive on doing things people tell peanut butter, oatmeal, and Katz' off after depledging." mel can't do." favorite- macadamia nut cookies.

Staying close to his Pi Kapp To reach that level, Katz worked Moreover, Katz likes to add fun to friends, they finally convinced in a law finn in Mobile, Alabama, and served on the election campaign staff his unconventional customer him to join.

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When a larger company acquired the bank, Katz and the fanner chief financial officer created a partnership, moved to Charlotte County and organized Tarpon Coast Bancorp Inc. in 1997. Theirfirst office was a 12-foot by12-foot windowless room with two desks and a telephone.

"We went public before we even received a charter and raised $11 .5 million in four days," Katz said. "We are a publicly traded company with aggressive plans for future growth."

Katz and his partner banked on a hunch that citizens were tired of

impersonal service.

"People have become so used to mediocre banking service," he said.

"We want to endear people to us in special ways. It was a challenge to get employees to buy into that philosophy at first, but now our customers sell us in the community by just word of mouth. Having our banks at the busiest intersections also is important."

Katz lives his business motto, "we must exceed our customers' expectations." !l Tim Undemuth. Delta Chi (Kansas State). is the editor of KStater magazine for Kansas State University. He is also Chapter Advtsor to the Delta Chi Cha pter.

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When th is Pi Kapp alum was bot hered by the way his city was run , he did something about it.

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Beta Upsilon (Virginia). Many people have strong opinions and

criticisms about government and politics but don't constructively act upon them. As a resident of Florida's Coral Gables for over three decades, Brother Slesnick knew people were ready for a change in city government. Instead of complaining or sitting back passively, he took action. He became mayor.

Brother Don Slesnick wasn't always interested in politics. However, he has always sought leadership roles in which he could contribute to his community and nation.

When he served in the Army in Vietnam, he wrote a letter to his wife jeannett expressing an interest in someday running for Congress. He wanted to develop foreign policy designed to avoid additional wars which would wastefully cost so many American lives. In 1978, he ran for the Florida legislature and came close to beating a 14-year incumbent. After that political endeavor, he turned his

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sights away from the government and toward civic activities such as historic preservation, culture, and the Army reserves.

It wasn't until November of 2000 when Slesnick traveled to Philadelphia and toured the historic Revolutionary War sites that it dawned on him that "pristine Coral Gables was on the verge of a modern-day revolution." Several months later, he was elected mayor of what residents call "The City Beautiful".

The diverse city of 45,000 has a Mediterranean flavor set by its founders 75 years ago and a rich

sense of history that is aggressively preserved and treasured by its people . It is also home to the University of Miami where Pi Kappa Phi's Alpha Chi Chapter has laid dormant for thirty-two years.

In addition to his efforts as mayor, Brother Slesnick is a labor employment attorney for his private law firm, Slesnick & Casey. The balancing act of being mayor and a full-time lawyer has been his greatest challenge.

"I love being mayor but it only pays $25,000 a year," he says.

Don credits his ability to successfully deal with this and other challenges to the lessons he learned in Pi Kappa Phi. A1962 initiate of Beta Upsilon Chapter at the University of Virginia, Brother Slesnick most enjoyed the brotherhood and leadership training he received as a member. Having served as rush chairman, warden, and archon, he learned early on that leadership meant knowing how to serve.

"Leadership is the epitome of service, " Don explains. "(You must) understand that a leader does not dictate or demand, but rather helps others to see the course, visualize the path, and then accomplish it. " Pi Kappa Phi gave him the confidence to interface effectively with his peers and strengthened his ability to lead in a thoughtful and caring manner. As an aside, he also learned to play bridge at the fraternity house, a skill he uses to this day.

He adds, "The most important skill is listening." And as mayor, he does a lot of it.

Mayor Slesnick is proud to know he is making an impact. He enjoys the opportunity of returning city hall to the citizens by opening new lines of communication and encouraging input.

Moreover, he strives to treat the input of the citizens with respect and the person giving the input with dignity.

Feeling comfortable to express your opinion and have it be heard is another characteristic that goes back to Pi Kappa Phi for Brother Slesnick. He remembers going to the University of Florida for law school after his undergraduate years in Virginia. When he made the move to Gainesville, he found himself without friends, because his high school buddies had graduated and moved on. So he turned to his fraternal bond and it "Leadership paid dividends.

The archon of Alpha is the epitome Epsilon Chapter wel- of service... a comed him into the leader does house when Brother Slesnick paid a visit. His not dictate... only intention was to but helps ask for guidance, but he others to see suddenly found himself the course, welcome to live in the house and getting in- visualize the volved in the chapter path, and and on campus. accomplish it" "My involvement with Alpha Epsilon and the university's Interfraternity Council was my springboard to the rest of my involvement," he says. "I also met my \vife there at UF because of Pi Kappa Phi." Pi Kappa Phi has proven to be a family affair for Brother Slesnick as his son, Don Slesnick, III, is an Alpha Epsilon brother.

"I am grateful for my family: my wife , son, and daughter Kathleen," he concludes. "And I'm proud to be a Pi Kapp because it is an organization which magnified the positive aspects of my life and gave me direction." ..0..

Ben Roman, Eta Cl11 (Texas Christian!, IS the managing editor of the Scar & Lamp and the Director of Marketing & Communication for the National Fraternity.

AMERICA WAS VERY DIFFERENT BACK in 1904 when Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity was founded.

Times were simpler, morals were universally understood and followed, and values were ... well, valued. Fraternities were associations of

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How times have changed.

... PI Kappa Phi Is America's Leading Fraternnv because we oner more leading-edge educauonal,service,and leadershiP opportunities than anv other natlonallraternltv.

MEN OF CHARACTER

FOR NEARLY 100 YEARS Pi Kappa Phi has been building better men on college campuses across the country. From our humble roots at the College of Charleston in South Carolina to over 135 campuses today, Pi Kappa Phi stands for a commit-

Awise man once you are judged by the company you keep. You Embe certain that with Pi Kappa Phi, you are in good company. We share more than a house or Greek letters. We share principled behavior and values. For Pi Kappa Phi, these values are not only encouraged -- they are an obligation.

Pi Kapps show ultimate respect. act responsibly, and do not haze!

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Acollege education is more than just attending classes. Some of the greatest lessons Pi Kappa Phi's learn are from the leadership opportunities outside the classroom. Today's Pi Kapps experience the best in leadership and personal development. With opportunities ranging from corporate-level leadership training to hands-on leadership opportunities, Pi Kapps gain valuable real-world experience.

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College isn't easy. chapter meeti,ngs, spending time with friends, and finding to study is no e짜r task. That's why Pi Kappa Phi provides it's members with an Academic Coach -- a faculty member paid and trained by the ~ational Headquarters to help them achieve their academic potential. '

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Academics, Sportsmanship, and Service.

These principles are not only valued but instilled through leading-edge educational, service , and leadership opportunities which are possible through the generous and loyal support of Pi Kappa Phi donors.

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MEN OF SERVICE

In case you it out already, today's Pi Kappa Phi is much more than a social fraternity. The pioneering spirit of our Founders has led us to the creation of a one-of-a-kind philanthropy. Since 1977, Push America's mission has been to improve the lives of people with ~ disabilities through volunteerism and the raising of awareness and funds. Pi Kappa Phi remains the only I11Tfff fraternity to create and sustain its own national philanthropy. We teach leadership through service.

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The Leadership Institute featuring Stephen R. Covey's "7 Habits of Highly Effective People" curriculum is a unique partnership between Pi Kappa Phi and the Covey Leadership Center. Corporate-level leadership training, usually at a cost of over a thousand dollars, is available to members of Pi Kappa Phi for the cost of the book and lunch for the day.

Every chapter has the opportunity to host The Leadership Institute on their campus thanks to the generous donors who give to the Pi Kappa Phi Foundation.

Educational grants from the Foundation enable Coveytrained facilitators, who are all Pi Kappa Phi brothers, to travel to a hosting campus and provide this leading-edge opportunity to our students.

For our students, attending The Leadership Institute featuring Coveys "7 Habits... " is not only a fantastic resume booster, but more importantly, it makes the individual members in our chapters better, more effective leaders. The result: more successful and prosperous chapters.

In this age where fraternities must show what we're worth, our successful partnership with the Franklin/Covey Leadership Center has been building better men and improving our image since 1995.

This is only possible through contributions from lifelong brothers who give to the National Fraternity in order to provide these opportunities.

LIFE 401 is a course in creating your life strategy It is a dynamic career and life success seminar designed by a Fortune 100 consultant, Brother John Spence, to help you plan for the future of your dreams.

Pi Kappa Phi's John Spence, Alpha Epsilon (Florida) , conducts LIFE 401.

In one day, John teaches the same advanced ideas, tools, and techniques he teaches to high-level executives at major corporations worldwide on how to achieve success and happiness in your business and personal life.

Some key concepts attendees learn are: running your life smoothly, learning how to deal with and reduce everyday stress, learn ways to make positive success-oriented life decisions, and finding ways to map out your life to obtain the job of your dreams.

This is a leading-edge opportunity unlike any other in the fraternal world, and it is funded by dedicated brothers through the Pi Kappa Phi Foundation.

Creating A Life Strategy

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Thanks to the generosity of those who give to the Pi Kappa Phi Foundation. Pi Kapp brothers can enjoy corporate-level leadership trammg for the cost of lunch and this book.

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Dr. Lori Hart Ebert, a member of Alpha Omicron Pi Sorority and long-time friend of the Fraternity, is the STAR Program Director.

Under her leadership, STAR will go to 70 chapters th is year and 135 during the 2002

AS.T.A.R. IS BORN Pi Kappa Phi's latest leading-edge program strives to deconstruct t he stereotype at its heart by working to improve the choices Pi Kapps make about their alcohol use.

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I KAPPA PHI is concerned with our men's development and is interested in taking a leading step towards alcohol education.

The Prevention Research Institute and Pi Kappa Phi have introduced a new proactive look at alcohol responsibility with the STAR Program (Students Talking about Alcohol and Responsibility). The STAR Program has been specifically designed for Pi Kappa Phi based on the PRIMEfor Life! On Campus curriculum. The STAR Program will be facilitated by certified staff members and alumni directly connected with the fraternity or by allies located at a specific university.

The S1JlR Program recognizes that students have the opportunity to drink and that drinking is a social issue, not just a Greek issue. Pi Kappa Phi understands that our students are developing as individuals and wants to provide good information to allow them to make an educated and healthy personal decision about alcohol use. The STAR Program provides the knowledge and tools to make healthy decisions not only during college, but more importantly, for life.

Pi Kappa Phi has committed to facilitating the STAR Program at 70 chapters during the 2001 academic year and 135 chapters during the 2002 academic year. The STAR Program is funded through the Pi Kappa Phi Foundation and is free of charge to the chapters.

The S1JlR Program maximizes influence through both the content and the process of the program. The driving force in selection of content and process is obtaining behavior change in students. The content for theml? Program has been selected based on an extensive review of alcohol research literature from a variety of relevant disciplines including biology, psychology, sociology, epidemiology, and anthropology. Only

objective, documented research findings are used, not opinions, values, exaggerations or scare tactics. The content has been carefully selected and purposefully matched with attitudinal and behavioral goals and is supported by over 900 scientific references. This content is presented to members using a multimedia presentation.

The actual process for teaching the curriculum was designed based on the persuasion research and modeled after the successful campaign of the American Heart Association in changing behaviors. The STAR Program uses a specific persuasion process to address commonly held, but harmful, beliefs about what really causes alcohol problems and who can experience them. The process takes more time than most teaching processes which are based solelyon knowledge change. While students, and sometimes even facilitators, might be concerned that a five hour program is too long, the program developers believe, and research confirms, that changing attitudes and behavior, which in many cases have taken years to develop, involves successful communication techniques which should not be circumvented for the sake of expediency. It is the combination of the type of information used and the persuasion process that changes beliefs and behaviors.

"The STAR Program recognizes that students have the opportunity to drink and that drinking

Is a social Issue and not just a Greek Issue ...

(It) provides the knowledge to make healthy decisions not only during college, but more Importantly, for life."

ADRIAN HEIDEMAN loved life, playing the guitar, and pledging Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity.

Adrian never made it to initiation at Zeta Lambda Chapter at Cal State Chico.

And it wasn't because he didn't know his Pi Kapp history

rather than addressing specific drugs, which often vary in popularity and use by community, PRI and the "High-risk drinking SI'AR Program emphasizes the risk associated with highchoices create risk drinking choices. A serious problems ..â&#x20AC;˘ reduction in high-risk (They) cause more drinking, and thus this problems than all gatewayexperience, will ultimately affect drug use. illegal drugs To achieve reduction in combined." high-risk drinking, students must come to believe that they could experience problems. After a sense of vulnerability to choices is established, members learn a specific "Five Step Risk Reduction Process" that can be used to reduce risk for all alcohol-related problems, and to protect those things that trulyimportant. This "Five Step Process" includes an assessment of biological risks to determine the appropriate set of behavioral guidelines. These guidelines define a research-based quantity and frequency of alcohol consumption not likelyto result in either health or impairment problems.

PRI curricula always supports abstinence as a low-risk choice for anyone and as the only low-risk choice for those with alcoholism. At the same time, the curricula recognize that adults who do not have alcoholism and who choose to drink need clear and specific guidance on how to reduce risk.

In addition to self-assessment to help members understand the progression of their drinking, members complete activities in their personal study guides to examine the social and psychological factors that support low-risk choices to prepare for personal change, if necessary. The program concludes with activities guiding members in developing a plan to follow through with their commitment to making low-risk choices. D. OUT OF FOCUS To make "Greek " great again , our chapters mu st return their focus back to the values espoused in our Ritual, and crway from the bottl e.

or that the brothers didn 't like him. Quite the contrary actually. The brothers loved being around Adrian for his contagiously friendly disposition and genuine smile. In the fall of 2000, during a party held after the Big Brother subordinate ritual, Adrian and the chapter made a fatal choice . Adrian died of alcohol-induced asphyxiation with a blood alcohol content of .37.

As a result, Pi Kappa Phi lost a promising new member, the student chapter was closed by the National Council, and the University permanently banned Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity from its campus.

PREVENTION RESEARCH INSTITUTE, INC., is a norrprofit organization based out of Lexington, Kentucky. PRI pioneered the Lifestyle Risk Reduction Model in 1983 as a theoretical grounding for alcohol and drug education.

Though PRI has programs for a wide variety of audiences, they specialize in programs addressing the needs of high-risk drinking audiences. About 120,000 adults and similar number of young people receive one of PRI's curricula each year. PRI's campus curriculum is used at colleges and universities throughout the country. Over 2,000 instructors at over 750 institutions in 46 states have been trained to deliver the campus curriculum.

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develop and promote the STAR Program with their time, talent, and treasure.

Ufelong brothers of every age and walk of basic ways:

The STAR Pqram needs alumni support to ensure the success of the program. There are three ways alumni can assist the National Fraternity in reaching our members through this leading-edge opportunity: STAR FACILITATORS Pi Kappa Phi is looking to train 15 alumni to serve as STAR Facilitators. The training dates are January 8-10, 2002 in Indianapolis, Indiana. All training and travel costs are covered by the Fraternity. The purpose of the 3-day instructor workshop is to train and prepare instructors to teach the program. After attending the 3-day workshop, participants leave with the tools and resources needed to deliver the STAR Program to our students. As a STAR Facilitator, you will be responsible for implementing STAR at at least three Pi Kappa Phi chapters throughout the year.

GRANT WRITERS During the 2001 academic year, Pi Kappa Phi will be applying for several grants to fund the STAR Program. We are currently looking for alumni who have experience in grant writing to assist in this process and identify available organizations with grants.

STAR FINANCIAL FUNDING To accomplish this much needed goal of reaching all our undergraduate members, we project annual program costs will exceed $100,000 a year.

Average cost per chapter will run between $750$1,250 per year depending on chapter size. A donation to the Foundation earmarked for STAR helps us fund this essential program. You even have the opportunity to earmark your donation for your own undergraduate chapter.

If you are interested in being a facilitator, grant writer, contributing to the Foundation, or would like a more detailed budget, contact: Dr. Lori Hart Ebert (800) 386-9072 access code #00 e-mail: lebert@ojkaoo.O!'i

Hosting the STAR Program Chapters can bring the STAR Program to their campus by contacting theSlitR Program Director.

E-mail the following information to Dr. Lori Hart Ebert at lebert@pikapp.org or copy, complete, and mail to: STAR Program, P.O. Box 240526, Charlotte, NC 28224, or copy, complete and fax to (704) 504-0880 attn:STAR Program.

Chapter Name: Include your college; university name and city/ state.

Requested Presentation Date: Provide three dates that work for the chapter.

Expected number In attendance?

Who will attend?

Does this include the entire chapter or associate member class or Executive Council?

Dates of your formal rush/recruitment

period: Number of associate members: Archon and STAR chapter contact: Include both (if different people). We need a good phone number and e-mail address.

Chapter Advisor contact: Include good phone numbers and an e-mail address.

This is an amazing opportunity for your chapter to show your Greek life office and campus administration that you care about alcohol issues and want to do something about it! Don't let this opportunity to lead your campus pass you by!

BINGE DRINKING by college students is a major concern of parents across the country, according to a poll conducted by the American Medical Association . Ninetyfive percent of the parents surveyed believe that binge drinking is a serious threat to their children, while 85 percent feel that easy access to alcohol around college campuses contributes to the problem.

A report released by the association along with the poll suggests that the parents' concerns are well founded . According to the report, titled "The National Effort to Reduce High-Risk Drinking Among College

"THIS IS 1!12I A STEP" Chapters that don't follow any of the APG guidelines are In a very dangerous place at the top of the "ladder". If they "fal l" because of an

accident at a function, it'll be a nasty spill for all of Pi Kappa Phi. It is important that we all understand where the risk is, how we are

liable, and ways we can take steps down the ladder to soften or eliminate the blow.

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Students," binge drinking, defined as having at least four or five drinks at one sitting, depending on your gender, is on the rise, and as many as one-in-four college students frequently binges today. Engaging in binge drinking frequently is defined as having three or more such episodes in a two-week period.

Studies have shown that campuses with high rates of binge drinking experience more alcohol-related problems, such as physical injury to students, incidents of assault, and altercations with police officers.

From the August 30, 2001 edition of The Chronicle of Higher Education. www.chronicle.com

At a glance, the FIPG Risk Management Policy can be a very intimindating and technical document. When boiled down, it is simply a way to stay low on the ladder of risk.

Each time we violate one of these guidelines, we climb up a rung on the ladder and increase the chance that a fall from the ladder will harm our organization.

We need to stay firm on the ground , so here 's the policy in layman 's terms:

RUNG #1: DON'T BREAK THE LAW it's pretty simple: the drinking age is 211n all states, and anyone (a brother or a guest) who consumes alcoholic beverages underage runs the risk of trouble. In addition, chapter functions (which can be any event an observer would associate with the Fraternity) with alcohol present must abide by either the "Bring Your Own (Alcoholic) Beverage" policy or must use a 3rd party vendor. Simply put, chapters do not have liquor licenses, and therefore cannot provide alcohol. Anything else is a step up the ladder and puts that chapter and its members at risk.

RUNG #2: NO CHAPTER PURCHASE/NO BULK QUANTITY No funds collected by the chapter in any form, including dues or "passing the hat", can be used for the purchase of alcohol. Our Fraternity is not a tavern , so we shouldn 't be in the business of providing alcohol. When we do, we take on a huge risk. Also, in today's college culture, a bulk quantity of alcohol translates to most observers as an opportunity to binge drink (see article above for definition) which creates the risk for things like alcohol poisoning, falls, death, and other injuries. This means that kegs, cases, and other mass quantity of alcohol are a HUGE risk and liability.

RUNG #3: NO OPEN PARTIES* *where alcohol is present. In order to further decrease risk, events with alcohol on the premises must have a guest list and non-members of the Fraternity must have specific

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IMES HAVE CHANGED. Over the past 15 years, the social climate in our organization has gone through some major changes, and the days of the "Animal House" are long behind us. The days of free-flowing beer in chapter houses, open parties, and keg races are gone. Pi Kappa Phi has never been about the party anyway. We are a fraternity, not a social club. Brotherhood is our substance of choice.

However, we still like to have fun and socialize.

In today's fraternity, we need to cany a substantial amount of liability insurance in order to protect ourselves, our members, and the greater organization. Each student member now pays a liability insurance premium of $125 per year!

This provides over $6 million in liability coverage for each incident and emphasizes the importance of managing our risk.

In 1987, an organization called FIPG, Inc. (Fraternal Infonnation &Programming Group) was fanned to establish basic guidelines for chapters to follow in order to reduce risk. These guidelines outline the constitution of risk in the realms of alcohol/drugs, hazing, sexual abuse/ harassment, fire/health/safety, and education. We use these guidelines as our roadmap to reducing the risk we face as members of Pi Kappa Phi. Here is a crash course of the FIPG policy in regards to alcohol/drugs and our risk:

invitations. Know who your guests are! (The campus phone directory does not constitute a guest list.) The APG Policy suggests that attendance at social events with alcohol present should not exceed two guests per member.

RUNG #4: DON'T SERVE TO MINORS

RUNG #8: "DRY" RUSH/RECRUITMENT

It should go without saying that it is against the law to purchase for. or serve alcohol to, someone who is under 21 years of age. Again, against the law= risk.

This is the way America's Leading Fraternity looks at it: If alcohol is needed to recruit someone, he is not a quality recrurt. And rt is pretty lame if alcohol is the only selling point the chapter has to a prospective member. Therefore, absolutely no alcohol can be present at any recruitment event or activity.

RUNG #5: NO ILLEGAL DRUGS IN OUR FRATERNITY! This one is cut-and<lry. There is zero tolerance for chapters who have illegal drugs or controlled substances on chapter premises or at Fraternity events.

RUNG #9: NO " DRINKING GAMES"

RUNG #6: NO CO.SPONSORING WITH DISTRIBUTORS

Just like bulk quantity in Rung #2. "drinking games" encourage binge drinking which increases the risk of an accident. Chapters that don't permit, tolerate, encourage, or

The chapter is equally liable if they co-sponsor an event with a vendor/tavern where alcohol is present, given away, or sold to those present.

RUNG #7: ALL OR NOTHING RULE Any chapter that c<rsponsors or c<rfinances an event with other chapters/organizations

is equally liable for an incident if any of the other groups purchase alcohol. TI1at means the chapter shares the risk even if they are fol lowing every other APG guideline.

participate in such antics are taking a huge step down the risk ladder.

RUNG #10: "DRY" PLEDGING Uke "dry" rush/recruitment in Rung #8, there can not be any alcohol involved with the development of Pi Kappa Phi associate members. Most associates are under the legal

drinking age anyway, which means it's not only illegal, but it makes the risk and liability especially high.

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JEREMY INABINET is from Aiken, South Carolina, and graduated with a bachelor of arts degree in theatre and mass communication from Lander University. For Gamma Rho Chapter, he served as Archon, Treasurer, and chairman of the Push America, Greek Week, and Homecoming Committees. He was also president ofthe Blue Key National Honor Society, writer for the campus newspaper, Secretary for Alpha Psi Omega Theatrical Honor Society, President of the Rotoract Club, and Co-Chairman ofthe United Way Campaign.

Jeremy was recognized as "Orientation Leader of the Year". a Dean's List scholar, Who's Who Among American College Students, and a nominee for "Lander Man-of-the-Year". He also received Irene Ryan National Acting Recognition.

PHIL COTTONE hails from Key Biscayne, Aorida, and graduated with a bachelor of science in communication and marketing from Texas Christian University. For Eta Chi Chapter, he was a founding father and served as Social/Risk Management Chairman, Public Relations Chairman, and he represented the brothers on the Interfraternity Council. He served on the IFC executive board for two years, was Head Resident Assistant, and was a facilitator for the " Greek Emerging Leaders " program . Phil has participated in the Mid-American Greek Conference Association (MGCA) and the Impact Program. He was also recognized as "Outstanding Greek Sophomore Man of the Year" .

KENNY OUBRE is from New Roads, Louis1ana, and a graduate of Texas Christian University and a founding father of the Eta Chi Chapter at TCU in Fort Worth. Texas. For Eta Chi, Kenny served as Chaplain and Ritual Chairman. At TCU, Kenny was an Orientation Leader, 路Frog Camp" Director, director of the Leadership Council, and coordinator for TCU Leaps: All-Campus Service Day. This past summer, Kenny was a cyclist on the Journey of Hope 2001 South Team.

JOHN FERGUSON is from Runnells , Iowa, and graduated with a bachelor of science in finance from Iowa State University. For Alpha Omicron Chapter, he served as Archon , Steward, and chairman ofthe Scholarship and Parents Committees. John was involved in the Finance Club,lowa State College Republicans , and was a Greek Week aide. He was also honored with the Jeff M. Thompson Scholarship and Kelley Bergstrom Leadership Award within his chapter.

MICHAEL KUDRAVETZ is from Gardner, Massachusetts, and graduated with a bachelor of arts in diplomacy and foreign affairs and history from Miami University in Oxford. Ohio. For Et a Upsilon Chapter, he served as Warden, Secretary, and chairman of the Alumni Relations Committee. Mike was also the Executive Vice President of the Student Body and Student Senate Parliamentarian while at MU.

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, IT'S NOT EASY running a national fraternity.

Think back to the task of helping manage your own chapter and then amplify it by 135. The challenge, however, is noble and one that the talented men and women of Pi Kappa Phi National Headquarters are up to and enjoy.

We are your chamber of commerce and the place where Pi Kappa Phi's past, present, and future meet. Under the leadership of our elected National Council members, we are all building Americas Leading Fraternity together.

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COOL No more homework, no more books, no more teachers ' dirty looks ... well , at least for four days. School was in session (minus the studying, term papers, and exams!) at Pi Kapp College 2001 this summer and attendees graduated with degrees in brotherhood .

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VER 450 STUDENT delegates representing over 100 Pi Kappa Phi chapters nationwide convened with over 100 alumni volunteers and 35 members of thejourney of Hope 2001 South Team at Furman University to celebrate the 40 year old tradition of Pi Kapp College. Alternating with Supreme Chapter as the annual conference and traditionally held at the College of Charleston, Pi Kapp College found a new home in Greenville, South Carolina in order to preserve the city of Charleston for the lOOth anniversary of Pi Kappa Phi at the 49th Supreme Chapter in 2004.

The men of the recently re-chartered Delta Chapter were our hosts at the gorgeous Furman campus and the new and improved Pi Kapp College format.

For this conference, school was in session ... literally. Student delegates signed up for their "major" and worked for a brotherhood degree in their specialty. Alumni volunteers were the "deans and faculty" and instructed our student leaders in concentrations like "Membership Education", "Recruitment Success", and "Lifelong Brotherhood".

Those men who majored in "Living The Ritual" had the opportunity to become Certified Ritualists under the instruction of Past National President Dr.]. Patrick Figley, Chi (Stetson) .

Pi Kapp College was a huge success and it was evident by the energy and brotherhood exuded at the closing ceremonies where students "graduated" and had their "degrees" conferred upon them by the "president of the College", CEO Mark E. Tmunes, Alpha Epsilon (Florida). Other schedule highlights included the arrival of the journey ofHope 2001 South Team, the model Ritual of Initiation as performed by Epsilon Lambda Chapter (USC Spartanburg) , the 6th Biennial Pi Kapp Olympics &Pig Roast, and the awards ceremony. This year, the recipient of Mr. Pi Kappa Phi 2001 was Fred Schmehl, Alpha Upsilon (Drexel) , and the recipients of our three highest chapter honors were Alpha Delta (Washington), Eta Chi (Texas Christian), and Alpha Eta (Samford) for the Kroeg, Fogarty, and Mixson Awards respectively.

The dedication of alumni volunteers as instructors, the quality of the more than SO educational breakout opportunities, and the value of learning-from-peers experienced at PKC made it the incredible boost of brotherhood and motivation everyone needed for the year to come. The next Pi Kapp College is August 2003. Jl

HIGHER LEARNING [Above left] Pi Kapp College keynote speaker Kathy Humphrey fired up the brothers and had them singing and chanting about "The Soul of Leadership". [Above right) Regional Governor Vic Valenica, Zeta Rho (Cal State Fullerton], catches Atlanta Falcons Head Coach Dan Reeves. whose team shared the Furman campus with us, for a photo opportunity. [Below) The Pi Kapp College class of 2001.

These objectives have been defined through the ongoing analysis of the most successful practices of Pi Kappa Phi 's leading chapters . We believe that these Seven Objectives will help each chapter plan for success and assess its own progress as our students and volunteers work to build leading chapters .

As a part of the America 's Leading Fraternity Initiative , the benefits of the Journey Project have been extended to nearly all chapters of Pi Kappa Phi. Chapters will no longer be assessed based on the Journey Standards, but instead will be provided with a method of assessing their own progress toward the America's Leading Fraternity goal.

Recruitment Success Superior Associate Member Education Academic Achievement Sound Chapter Operations Living the Ritual Leadership Through Service Effective Alumni Relations

Every year, each chapter will complete a Seven Objectives of Chapter Excellence Chapter Report and work with their Leadership Consultant and local advisors to identify the needs of its members and leaders. The annual Leadership Consultant visit will be based on meeting the needs of the areas that challenge the chapter the most. This will enable our students to maximize the relationship with the chapter's Leadership Consultant and use the best ideas from across the country to succeed on its home campus.

Chapters, please fill out this report honestly and completely, as your answers will help your LC determine what your chapter needs.

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ROTHER MICHAEL COWAN, Iota (Georgia Tech), is this issue's Dedicated Volunteer Spotlight for all of his diligent and amazing work for Pi Kappa Phi. Brother Michael Cowan is one of hundreds of alumni who are making a difference as members of local Board of Alumni Advisors to our 140 student chapters. Pi Kappa Phi is America's Leading Fraternity because of the continued commitment, time, talent, and support of dedicated volunteers. Thank you to these lifelong brothers for the countless hours they give to our Fraternity.

Selecting onlyone volunteer to feature in the magazine is a difficult task. This time around, we are focusing on the volunteer that works "in the trenches" with our chapters - the Chapter Advisor.

Michael, please tell other Pi Kapps about yourself.

"I live in Atlanta and am married to Jean who is originally from New York. We have one daughter nan1ed Elizabetl1 who is 8 months old with a sibling on the way in February. We also have two beagles, Hunter and Maddy, who are practically humans as well.

"Most of my time now is taken up with family responsibilities. work as a Product Development Manager at BellSouth.net. The two hobbies that I find time to be actively involved in around family and work are Pi Kappa Pili (as Chapter Advisor for the Iota Chapter at Georgia Tech University) and following Georgia Tech sports. As a devout Republican, I also follow "Being a Chapter politics very closely."

Advisor could be a full-time job... but I have to balance it with everything else. It's been harder than I thought to get others involved... but we've made some progress."

What volunteer roles have you held within Pi Kappa Phi?

"All of my alumni involvement before becoming chapter advisor was related to the building of Iota's new fraternity house. Previously, Iota had a small, ugly bouse on the edge of campus. There had been talk of expanding it, but I came up with tl1e idea, as a senior (while I was Historian for a second time) that we should shoot for something bigger.

It started as an idea that was laughed at, became a project, then almost a

Brother Michael Cowan, Iota (Georgia Tech). is the chapter advisor for the Iota Chapter student leaders. Here, he is with his 8 month old daughter. Elizabeth.

second job, and finally an obsession until five years later the new house was finally dedicated.

"We had the opportunity, as part of Georgia Tech being the Olympic Village during the 1996 Olympic gan1es, to actually secure land in the center of the Greek area and build a "statement" house. I convinced the president of Tech to designate one of the largest parking areas on campus for Greek expansion and two other fraternities also built houses on the site. Very quickly, I received the support of Pete Petit (Iota lt582) and went from there to create a campaign that raised the funds and sold the old house. The house was dedicated in May of 1996, one week before I started the Evening iVlBA Program at Emory University (good thing I got to pick the date!) .

"I became a member of the alumni board shortly after I graduated in 1992. I resigned from that position and turned my focus to school, work, and my marriage. The chapter house dedication was one of the happiest days of my life - almost as much from relief as satisfaction. At that time, I had no illusions that I would get back involved with Pi Kappa Phi and tl1e Iota Chapter so heavily."

How did you become Iota's their Chapter Advisor?

"Unfortunately, Iota missed a huge opportunity following the bouse campaign to translate it into an ongoing active alumni organization.

Pete Petit wouldn't let me escape from the Iota advisory board, and I decided if I was going to be involved at all, I might as well do it from a position that mattered most. And quite frankly, some of it was selfish.

Since I bad spent so much time and effort on building the new bouse, I wanted to make sure its legacy would be enjoyed by brothers into the distant future. Iota had never had a strong advisory relationship and I thought I could help out and lay the ground work for future alumni leaders."

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What motivates you to continue in your role as Chapter Advisor?

THETAJMAHOUSE Probably one of the most beautiful fraternity houses in the nation. Iota Chapter at Georgia Tech enjoys a gorgeous multi-million dollar home to be proud of. This is only possible because of the organizatiOn and generosity of lifelong Iota alumni.

Chapter Advisor Michael Cowan played a big role in making the dream of a new and incredible Pi Kappa Phi house a reality.

"First, I truly do love Pi Kappa Phi and I have a very strong desire to see it become the leading fratemity on campus. We were close when I was an undergrad but we never quite made it. The facility is now obviously a lot better and the current students have the potential to fulfill many dreams.

Our alumni board is now very well organized and I want to make sure Iota becomes what it is capable of being (fully realizing most of that depends on the students actions and not my own!)."

What would you tell those who might be thinking about assisting an undergraduate chapter through an advising position?

"Just do it! TI1e need is there and hopefully it can be fun as well."

The key to a successful advisor Is what?

"Patience and the wisdom to not expect everything to go the way you would ideally like it to." Sl

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the 1998 Supreme Chapter in Chicago, the undergraduate members brought to our attention that there is no easy way to acilitate the introduction of a family member to an undergraduate chapter. Most chapters welcome the possibility of a familymember becoming a member of their brotherhood, but often these potential candidates are missed because the chapter is not infor.med of their presence on campus. The students as part of Supreme Lawin 1998 asked us to create a program to help track potential family members.

Soon after the 1998 Supreme Chapter, the National Council and the Pi Kappa Phi Foundation Board of Trustees discussed this issue. In 1999, a committee of past and current National Officers, past and current

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Foundation Trustees, and general alumni assembled and discussed several different proposals crafted bystudents and alumni. Thus, the Family Member Program was born.

The goal of the program is to create an environment that allows undergraduate chapters to welcome Pi Kappa Phi family members and to encourage family members to proactively seek membership into our fraternity. We hope to facilitate the positive interaction of alumni and undergraduate chapters and promote lifelong brotherhood to our alumni and students. We also want to assist the daughters of Pi Kappa Phi alumni by introducing them to the national sorority system.

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Your family member can be enrolled into the program at anytime during their lifetime. We wish to gather information about your children but no family member will receive any of the benefits unless they are officially registered. As your child becomes older and makes a decision on what university or college they will attend, we will forward the appropriate information to the undergraduate chapter regarding your son as well as forwarding sorority information to your daughter. Through education and alumni advisement, the chapter will make contact with family members and introduce them to Pi Kappa Phi. Chapters will be encouraged to host family days for high school seniors and juniors as well as making their alumni events more family inclusive.

This program is provided as a way to help alumni introduce their sons to undergraduate chapters. In no way does registration in this

program automatically guarantee that the family member will be offered a bid to membership in Pi Kappa Phi nor does it guarantee that a family member will choose to join Pi Kappa Phi. We realize that the undergraduate chapter has the right to pick and choose its membership. At the same time they share the responsibility to make certain that a family member is given due consideration and treated with kindness and courtesy. We also realize that alumni share the responsibility to introduce the fraternity to their children and to the undergraduate chapters. Jl To sign up for the Family Member Program or if you have any questions , contact Courtney Myers, Director of Alumni Services, at (800) 929-1904 ext. 108, or e-mail: cmyers@pikapp.org.

OWGIIJl NEWS www.pikapp.org

Gamma University of California at Berkeley www.calpikapps.com

The 2001-2002 year for the boys of Gamma chapter has gotten off to a tremendous start. With 13 pledges, Gamma had one of the biggest pledge classes on campus bringing the chapter to a total size of 55 men. This places the men of Gamma in the top five in size out of 33 fraternities. The chapter's rush success can be attributed to the great brotherhood participation for two and a half weeks.

Among other events, the chapter took recruits to an OaklandXs game, bowling, and a concert at the house.

FamilyDayis an event designed to get the parents of brothers more excited about the Fraternity. The FamilyDayon September 29 went well, as over 20 families from all over California came to celebrate Pi Kappa Phi. The event also helped raise awareness and funds for Push America, giving many parents their first glimpse into our national philanthropy.

Speaking of Push America, the chapter also had a large contingent at the west coast Give-A-Push Weekend October 12-14. Working together with brothers from all across the state, Gamma helped to refurbish the RCH in San Francisco.

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companies as their corporate WEST COAST SEN[).()FF sponsors, and the generous Brothers of Gamma Chapter gather together in San Francisco to send off Furman community, the chapter the members of their chapter who not only raised awareness for represented t hem on the Journey of Hope this past summer. people with disabilities, but raised over $3,900 during the week.

Additionally, Furman celebrates its 175th anniversary this year from October 19 to 21, and the Delta Chapter celebrated in grand style. After an exciting debut and 1st place win last year, the chapter secured a 2nd place win with the help of the Chi Omega Sorority.

Delta is also looking forward to a great intramural season in soccer, football, and volleyball, and the chapter would like to thank alumnus Brother Benjamin Baileyfor his generous contribution of jerseys to the In November, they had soccer team.

Also, the chapter would like to Founder's Day on the 9th, at Horizons Restaurant in Sausalito. With congratulate Brother Mac a great view of the San Francisco McArthur to his appointment on skyline and the Golden Gate Bridge, the Council of Archons of the the brothers had a night to remem- National Fraternity.

Although, Delta has had treber. The men of Gamma look forward to continuing their success mendous successes in the past year and a half, they are a young in the spring of 2002. chapter and have only begun to leave their mark on the Furman and the Greenville community.

Delta Furman University www.pikappdelta.org

After hosting a successful Pi Kapp

DIGITAL TIDE Jim Duncan , father of Omicron (Alabama) member Alan Arrington, put in countless hours of work to build the chapter a new and incredible website . Omicron wishes to thank him for

this incredible contribution.

Omicron University of Alabama www.pikappaphi-ua.com

The Pi Kapps of the University of Alabama would like to thank jim Duncan, father to undergraduate member Alan Arrington, for his countless hours of hard work in creating a new and improved website for the Omicron Chapter.

Visit www.pikappaphi-ua.com to see what's going on with Omicron and UA. Thank you,Jim, for your dedication to Omicron Chapter, your son, and the national Fraternity to which he belongs too.

The chapter is also proud to have the National President Harry E. Caldwell, Jr. serving in the Fraternity's most honorable and highest position and as an Omicron initiate.

Omega Purdue University www.expert.cc.purdue.edu/ -pikappsj .org

This fall , the members of the Omega Chapter started off the school year with added enthusiasm- the kind ofenthusiasm that builds excitement among the actives, associate members , alumni, and advisors.

On September 28-30, the Omega Chapter experienced an

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From October 2-6, they held their first "No Boundaries Week", which included an Empathy Training Dinner (featuring Push America's Executive Director Chad Coltrane) second annual Scaffold Sit, andthe an for approximately 150 people, event with the Meyer Center for Special Children in Greenville. With the help of seven local and national

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event entitled "Pi Kapp Pride Week- teers. The actives of Omega Alpha Sigma end". This unique event, planned would like to extend a special University of Tennessee

by Omega's executive council and thanks for the time, talent, and www. web. utk.edu- pikapphi alumni advisors, included 24 hours efforts of: Steve Bohner #1077, of programming in a 48 hour Mike Dowler #1470, Pat Kuhnle In response to the September 11 period. "Pi Kapp Pride Weekend" #1197,John Spence, Alpha Epsi- tragedies, the UT Student Governconsisted of induction for Omega's lon (Florida), Jim Thompson ment Association teamed up with the fall 2001 associate members, an #1404, TrentWatkins#1440, and Red Cross to sell blue ribbons in order to raise money for the relief efassociate member retreat, a seventh Dustin Zufall #1443. fort. In just 48 hours, Pi Kappa Phi and final subritual for spring 2001 helped to raised nearly $3000. Three associate members, a strategic Pi Kapp brothers- Byron Earnheart, planning retreat, a dinner with Alpha Gamma Ira Katzman, and Scott CampbellOmega alumni as special guests, University of Oklahoma helped in this project. Also, as soon the Ritual of Initiation, and Life www.ou.eduj studentjgreek/ as the news broke, Brother Katzman 401 with John Spence, Alph a pi-kappa-phi hung his personal flag on the house.

Epsilon (Florida).

The brothers of Alpha Gamma The flag was given to him by his Omega's new associate member have had a great semester at OU. family and flew over the US Capital program, revised for fall2001 , comThe chapter signed 40 great men building on his 18th birthday. Fimenced with "Pi Kapp Pride Weekthrough formal rush/recruitment nally, Sigma Kappa Sorority teamed end". The new associate members to form their Rho Class. Cur- up with Alpha Gamma Rho and were welcomed to the brotherhood rently, Pi Kappa Phi leads the Farmhouse to collect relief items for in true Pi Kapp style. intramural sports point stand- the Red Cross. Alpha Sigma ChapIn the words of Warden Tom ings. However, it will be difficult ter contributed $100 worth of items Barclay, Omega #1498, "I found it to top last spring's performance. to this cause. gave the new guys a great opportuBrother Brian Clowers gained nity to gather much information recognition as "Big Man on Camabout the chapter in the best way pus" and "Outstanding Greek Alpha Phi possible."

Male". Their first annual Push Indeed, the seventeen members Illinois lnst. of Technology Week was a huge success. The of the Omega's fall 2001 epsilon www.pkp.iit.edu event featured a private John sigma class were a valued addition Mayer concert.

Alpha Phi Chapter has had many to the events of the weekend. The Chapter Advisor Tripp Hall was happenings. The chapter had a historic weekend also marked the honored with "Outstanding successful rush/recruitment week completion of the associate memChapter Advisor" on campus. and gained twelve new associate bership program for Omega's The chapter held their largest members, bringing their chapter spring 2001 associate members. alumni, family, and friends golf total to thirty-three men of ClASS. Omega pins# 1582 through #1590 tournament with 72 participants.

Alpha Phi also held an alumni joined the brotherhood through the Alpha Gamma's alumni barbe- initiation ceremony on August 17 to Ritual of Initiation. cues will still be before every initiate one alumnus, and they've For many Omega alumni, "Pi home game. Food and drinks are nearly finished self-renovating their Kapp Pride Weekend" was the first provided every game day. entire chapter house. Renovations opportunity to visit the chapter Finally, the chapter is making house since the $50,000.00 renovation of summer 2001 , which plans for their Founders Day r--..- = ===== dinner on Saturday, December 8. funded numerous improvements to All alumni are encouraged to the chapter house. Alumni were come and bring their families. present at each of the seven activiIf you are an Alpha Gamma ties of the weekend. Alumnus Pat alumnus and have not received Kuhnle served as the ambassador/ your newsletter, please e-mail facilitator for the strategic planning your contact information to Scott retreat. John Spence joined in the at moff844@yahoo.com. weekend festivities to deliver his well known career and life planning REMODELED BROTHERHOOD The brothers of Alpha Phi (Illinois IT) are seminar Life 401. working to refurbish all areas of "Pi Kapp Pride Weekend" was brotherhood within their chapter. Under the leadership of a talented EC and only possible due to the tireless chapter advisor, they've started with improvements to their house. dedication of many alumni volun-

include the completely remodeled basement.

Alpha Phi has been having very successful meetings with their new chapter advisor, Michael Holley, Beta Eta (Florida State). He is working with the chapter to help them reach their Push America fund raising goal of $25,000 dollars.

The chapter's main recruitment event was a trip to a Cubs baseball game followed by Chicago style deepdish pizza for dinner and a private show at an improvisational comedy club. Gaining twelve new members was slightly above average for their campus of seven fraternities.

Their alumni initiate Luke Zubek, a former graduate student at liT who has helped Alpha Phi Chapter for nearly ten years, finally decided he wanted to associate with the chapter as a brother. Many alumni who had not visited in years came by for the ceremony and it was a good opportunity for the undergraduate chapter to become reacquainted with their alumni.

Alpha Phi's new Chapter Advisor has many great plans for increasing alumni support of the chapter and for Push America fund raising. His plans include recruiting a Board of Alumni Advisors. Their plans for Push America fund raising include sponsorship bythe National Hot Rod Association and other sources, a toll road, a large empathy dinner with city and state officials, and a possible battle of the bands in Grant Park.

The chapter scholarship faltered a little last semester but remained

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above the all-Greek and all-campus averages. They have implemented a new scholarship program to help raise their GPA back up to its previous levels.

Alpha Phi Chapter's continued plan for success includes implementing a spring rush/recruitment for the first time in five years, expanding their Push America events to even greater levels, and improving their alumni relations.

Beta Theta University of Ari zona www.arizonapikapp.com

It's been an exciting semester so far for the Beta Theta Chapter at the University of Arizona. Rush/recruitment numbers yielded another 22 men ready to take on the commitment of a Pi Kappa Phi brother. Push Weekend happened in October and the chapter received quite a bit of sorority support as a result of last year's Push America efforts. Also, Beta Theta is planning their second annual Push Week for February and anticipate a turnout much larger than last year.

Beta Theta also did very well academically, beating the all mens average in grades and obtaining the highest GPA for any fraternity with a house on campus. This trend will inevitably continue with the recent acquirement of UA's "Professor of the

Year" as the chapter's academic coach, Philip Blanchard.

Gamma Kappa Georgia Southern Univ. www.mindspring.com-tattnalV pikapp REPEAT PERRlRMANCE

On Georgia Southern's campus, there is one fraternity that rises above the rest. Pi Kappa Phi, America's Leading Fraternity, continues its strong tradition at GSU. Founded in 1968, the Gamma Kappa Chapter has reached a membership of over 750 initiated brothers and with a fall 2001 associate member class of 29, which led the other 13 fraternities on campus, this is a number that will continue to steadily grow.

An important part of that growth has been the chapter's positive recruitment of legacies. The son of Ronnie McMahon, Gamma Kappa #24, the son of Richard Todd, Alpha Iota (Auburn) , and the brother of Dan and Ben Stennis, Gamma Kappa #698 and #670, are all currently associate members.

In addition to their membership totals, Gamma Kappa has been equally strong in the classroom, on the intramural fields, and in the community. For the 2000-2001 school year Gamma Kappa had the highest overall GPA., nearly three tenths of a point higher than the all-male average.

They are also doing well in the "All Greek Sports Trophy", that is presented to the fraternity with the highest overall finishes in the

Gamma Iota (louisiana State) has done it again. The LSU brothers recruited a new member class of 48 men. This was the second largest class at LSU for fall 2001 and the second year in

a row that Gamma Iota has recruited a class within the top three in size. This recruitment success can only be attributed to the dedication and hard work of all the brothers. Gamma Iota has changed the way it sells itself on LSU "s campus. They market themselves as one of the best on campus and is now truly Americas Leading Fraternity at LSU . Visit Gamma Iota

Chapter at their home on the 'Neb:

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different intramural sports. Pending the results of flag football, they are in first place. In addition they also won the annual Greek Week competition.

Off campus, Gamma Kappa has done its share of community service work compiling more than 8000 hours of community service for the spring 2001 semester. The next closest fraternity had less than 1000.

Gamma Kappa is also doing some renovations to their chapter house. With the help of Gamma Kappa's Mr. Glen Aspinwal #162 , Mr. Rob Sullivan #600, Mr.James Oliver #297, Mr. Tom Dunaway #535, and Mr. Jeremy Ragan #569, the chapter has been able to reorganize their bylaws, executive office terms, and Housing Corporation.

The chapter would also like to congratulate Brother Aspinwall and his wife on the new addition to their family last spring.

Gamma Kappa also had plenty of weddings this year with brothers Rusty McGuire #653 , Danny Buffkin#694, TreyYearwood#743, Chris Cooper #683 and Walt Lassiter #582 getting married.

Gamma Kappa would also like to recognize Brother Martin

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Nesmith, Gamma Kappa #3, who was appointed to the University System of the Georgia Board of Regents last fall by Governor Roy Barnes.

Gamma Kappa is also trying to do their part in Push America. The chapter sent eight men to the Push Camp in Burton, Texas. Brothers James Dixon #690, Chris Hancock #681 , Justin Ragan #708, Tim Wilson #707, Walt Godwin #704, Luke Kennison #709 , John Graham #703, and Jamie Deloach #729, made the sixteen-hour drive from Statesboro to Burton. There theyspent their spring break helping to make "Camp for All" more ~-r-r---------'------.

handicap-accessible. Combined with their community service and their annual "Push Pageant" on November, Gamma Kappa has mad this a productive year so far.

Gamma Kappa also takes advantage of the leading edge programs offered by the National Fraternity. Eighteen Gamma Kappa men made their way to Atlanta to participate in the Pi

Kappa Phi Leadership Institutefeaturing Stephen Covey's "7 Habits ofHighly Effective People".

Although Gamma Kappa has been very successful in the past months, they actively seek ways make things better. They are always looking for ways to continue to make Pi Kappa Phi America 's Leading Fraternity at GSU. If you have any questions, want to get involved, or just want to know what is going on, feel free to contact James Dixon at (478)714-1804 or jdixon690@hotmail.com.

Gamma Xi Georgia Southwestern State University www.gammaxi.com

Gamma Xi is proud to announce their amazing rush/recruitment successful they experienced this fall.

The chapter has witnessed the quality of the Greek system at Georgia Southwestern State University as it has deteriorated over the past several years. The Gamma Xi Chapter has done more than their share to increase the quality of Greek life at GSW State, and this year's rush/ recruitment efforts proved it.

During the first week of school, Gamma Xi was placed on social probation by the school, a punishment that would last through fall 2001. With their hands tied, the other three IFC organizations were able to have band/disc jockey socials every week, and Gamma Xi could only watch. Rush started off with 38 men and after the first night only 32 decided to continue. When the week ended, Pi Kappa Phi signed 14 associate members, by far the highest number among the 4 campus fraternities. Other organizations congratulated them on their success, even admitting that they'd signed the highest quality recruits.

Though 14 men may sound small to some chapters, it is great for GSWSU. The chapter is very proud of how they've overcome their challenges and obstacles.

Epsilon Mu Bradley University www.www.bradley.educampusorg! pikapp

The members of Epsilon Mu Chapter has enjoyed great success this fall.

Brothers from Delta Lambda (UNC Charlotte) present a grant to the United Cerebral Palsy of Mecklenburg County, the organization with which they've formed a Push America The chapter GPA rose .14 from last partnership. This grant was awarded to the chapter at Pi Kapp College th is past August. spring and .30 from last year. The current chapter GPA is 2.87.

The chapter held a success- $1,000 grant was awarded to the The chapter also held their ful associate member retreat in United Cerebral Palsy of annual Rose Queen Talent Contest.

September. The location each Mecklenburg County this fall [see The event had a contestant from year changes, but this year it was above picture] . The UCP will be every sorority on campus participate held in the woods about 70 miles using the funds to build a new play and were able to raise enough money from campus. The retreat is held area and the Delta Lambda Pi Kapps to achieve Push America's "Silver at the mid-point of the groups will be part of its construction.

Award" (given to chapters for raispledging period. The trip coning at least $5,000) . The brothers sists of arriving around lunch, have already begun plans for next getting camp set up, an after- Epsilon Alpha years Rose Queen event. noon football game, and cookElon University Every fall the chapter goes on a ing dinner. Once dark hits, the www.elon.edu/ pikapp toll road and this fall was no excepchapter performs four subordition. With the assistance of the assonate rituals to reinforce the The last few months have proved to ciate members, the chapter looks to be a time of growth and experience brotherhood. At the end of the raise even more money for Push rituals the actives and associates for the brothers of Epsilon Alpha.

America.

The recent new member sit around the fire share why Brother Ryan Buckleywas a memclass increased the chapter size by they joined and other emotional ber of the crew for the journey of 21% and the new class has the Hope 2001 South Team, and has topics. Each event on the repotential to bring Epsilon Mu to the brought back many of his amazing treat is a tradition. All members status of leading chapter at Bradley. stayed the entire night, at least experiences to the chapter.

Brother Trent Gilbert has been until8a.m. recently selected to be a part of the Council of Archons for the National Zeta Rho Fraternity. The chapter as a whole California State University Delta Lambda had a successful recruitment this at Fullerton University of North fall, bringing six new men into the www.geocities.comj zpcsuf Carolina at Charlotte brotherhood of Pi Kappa Phi. www.uncc.edu/pi_kappa__phi Zeta Rho Chapter set up a first ever Epsilon Alpha is also launching Date Auction with all the fraternities The Delta Lambda Chapter has its new alumni relations program and sororities at CSUF to raise money been doing excellent work with and is striving to bring together for the September 11 relief effort. The Push America. The chapter sent many brothers that have lost touch chapter also held a blood drive. For eight men to the Push Camp in with the chapter. the date auction, the chapter charged Jackson Gap, Alabama last $2 dollars at the door and each spring. They also had one Gear fraternity/sorority had 3 members Up Florida and one journey of Epsilon Epsilon from their organization put up for Hope cyclist this past summer.

University of Virginia at auction. All the proceeds went to help The brothers are also very Wise aid the relief of the disaster. It was a proud of their partnership with www.pikappaphi.www9.50megs.com pretty big thing for the California the United Cerebral Palsy of chapter because many of the houses Mecklenburg County. This part- The Epsilon Epsilon Chapter of Pi struggle to get along. The date Kappa Phi enjoyed great success this nership began in the fall of 2000 auction was basically a coming and has been going strong ever fall and stepped up in a time of need. together for the first time, with of They pulled together as a brother, since. course Pi Kapp leading the entire At Pi Kapp College 2001 this organized themselves, recruited a thing . . . the only way it should be. solid 14 men for their new member past August, the chapter was awarded with a "Partnership class, and raised $1,100 for the Grant" from Push America. The September 11 relief effort.

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Zeta Phi Colorado State University

The Zeta Phi Chapter has experienced a new resurgence of life this year. The brotherhood is tremendously stronger than it was last year. Part of this is due to the improvement of the chapter's scholarship performance.

cars while stopped at red lights and solicited donations. Other members advertised the function roadside with signs as drivers approached.

Chapter Historian Chris Paulson was amazed to experience the amount of politeness of all the contributors.

"It's like they realize this is one

HOLDING UP TRAFFlC FOR THE BIG APPLE Alumni . active, and associate members of Eta Pi Chapter (Coastal Carolina) stop traffic in

order to collect change from drivers and raise money for the September 11 relief effort. The Pi Kapps raised over $1.200 on one Saturd8')1.

Last fall 2000, the Zeta Phi Chapter ranked 9th in GPA of fraternities on campus. This past spring, the chapter surged ahead to 2nd on campus.

Eta PI Coast al Carolina University www.coastal.eduj studentsj orgj pikapps

On Saturday, September 22, alumni, undergraduate, and associate memhers of Eta Pi Chapter took to the streets of Conway, South Carolina for a very worthy cause. While most students may have been snuggled into their beds at 8:30a.m. on a Saturday morning, the Eta Pi brothers were out raising money for South Carolina Cares (the American Red Cross). The roll road brought in $1,251. During the toll road, brothers approached

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good way to help the people in need in New York," he said to reporters of TV 15 News, which covered the toll road.

The brothers most often conduct the toll roads for Push America, but gladly changed from tradition in light of recent events.

Alumni members from Spartanburg, Greenville, and Columbia, South Carolina, and as far as Atlanta, Georgia, were in town to assist with the effort. Eta Pi Chapter prides itself on service to the university and community.

Eta Chi Texas Christian University www.etachi.org

The men of the Eta Chi Chapter at TCU have entered this fall semes-

ter with a renewed sense of fraternal life. After this year's Pi Kapp College at Furman University, the Eta Chi Chapter brought home its most awards ever, including, the "Gold Star" for Push America (raising over $7,500) and The Summit Award (best chapter in the region) for Region 17. The Eta Chi Chapter was also honored to bring home the Fogarty Award, which symbolizes the best overall chapter in the nation, for the second consecutive year.

Brother Brian Casebolt made the brothers proud as he received the Thomas H. Sayre Award for the best Push America Chairman in the nation. Eta Chi's commitment to Push America was also reaffirmed by sending three members to participate in this summer's journey of Hope.

Brothers Grayson Allen, Chris Oldham, and Kenny Oubre all rode the 4,000 mile journey to raise awareness and money for people with disabilities. Brother Allen was awarded the Bruce Rogers Award for being the most outstanding team member on the north team , while Brother Oldham was recognized with raising the most money of any cyclist this year (over $12,300). Kenny Oubre was simply thanked with a job with the National Headquarters as a Leadership Consultant.

Fall rush/recruitment at TCU has brought the chapter the addition of 30 new members, the largest in Eta Chi's short three and a half year history. At 110 men strong, the largest on the TCU campus, Eta Chi claimed their third consecutive Home-

Eta Omicron (San Francisco State) brothers Matt [lett] and Rob were featured in the University's promotional booklet [inset] that's distributed to thousands of prospective students nationwide. It was great publicity for Push America and the Fraternity alike.

coming title with the ladies of Chi Omega, while striving to retain both the All-Campus Intramural Championship and their number one Greek GPA ranking.

KU Associate University of Kansas (Colony) www.kupikapp.com

The University of Kansas Associate Chapter has made some amazing strides through this current semester. Their focus on earning their charter has strengthened and the light at the end of the tunnel is now in range.

Their associate chapter has had it's strongest rush/recruitment in their short history. They signed and pre-initiated twentythree men, all of whom they are proud to call fellow founding fathers.

The chapter is increasing their bonds with each other and with the community. They sent a handful of men to Madison, Wisconsin, for the Give A Push Weekend there. In addition to chartering, the KU Pi Kapps have planned a Push America banquet that will hopefullyraise funds that

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The associate chapter's social and academic standards are of the highest measure and they are be-

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Most superior programming for their members.

Most outstanding chapter in each geographical region.

Five or more alumni initiates in the past fall / spring.

1 Theta Gamma (Buffalo) 2 Epsilon Tau (St. Joseph's) 3 Alpha Mu (Penn State) 4 Eta Epsilon (Maryland) 5 Not awarded 6 Epsilon Alpha (Eion) 7 Delta (Funnan) 8 AlphaAipha(Mercer) 9 Eta Psi (Central Rorlda) 10 Alpha Eta (Samford)

Alpha Delta (Washington) Delta Eta (Morehead State) Epsilon Iota (UNC Greensboro) Epsilon Tau (St. Joseph's)

11 Gamma Delta (Memphis) 12 Eta Tau (Kentucky) 13 Beta Iota (Toledo) 14 Alpha Psi (Indiana) 15 Alpha Omicron (Iowa State) 16 Gamma Iota (louisiana St.) 17 Eta Chi (Texas Christian) 18 EtaGamma(Colorado) 19 Gamma (UC Berkeley) 20 Alpha Delta (Washington)

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CIIIIIIIIH Inter Ch...tr Awards Chapters that achieve excellence through well-run chapter operations, including: rank in the upper 50% of fraternities on campus in membership and scholarship; meet recruitment goal; and initiate 80 percent of all men pledged.

Epsilon Psi (Slippery Rock) Zeta Zeta (North Rorlda) Eta Chi (Texas Christian)

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1 Psi (Cornell) 2 Epsilon Tau (St. Joseph's) 3 Alpha Mu (Penn State) 4 Delta Tau (James Madison) 5 Kappa (North Carolina) 6 Epsilon Alpha (Eion) 7 Delta (Furman) 8 Lambda (Georgia) 9 Alpha Epsilon (Rorida) 10 Alpha Eta (Samford)

11 Gamma Delta (Memphis) Eta Tau (Kentucky) Eta Upsilon (Miami- OH) Alpha Phi (Illinois IT) Delta Delta (Truman State) Gamma Iota (Louisiana St.) 17 Eta Chi (Texas Christian) 18 Eta Omega (New Mexico St.) 19 Eta Sigma (UCLA) 20 Alpha Delta (Washington)

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Alpha Kappa (Michigan) Alpha Psi (Indiana) Beta Theta (Arizona) Gamma Iota (Louisiana St.) Delta Alpha (VIrginia Tech) Delta Eta (Morehead State)

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Pi Kappa Phi is now accepting cover letters/ resu mes for the following employment opportunities with the Nat ional Headquarters in Charlotte , Nort h Carolina. You can also get more information on working for the Fraternity on the national website . Visit www.pikapp.org and go to " Headquarters Job Postings " .

DIRECTOR OF MEMBER DEVELOPMENT

LEADERSHIP CONSULTANTS 2002-2003

AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY: The Director of Member Development is a full-time, director-level staff position responsible for, or involved in, the administration ofthe educational initiatives and programs of Pi Kappa Phi . Some travel and weekend work is required.

Specific leadership and academic program responsibilities include supervision of The Collegiate Success Program (the freshman year academic component) , coordination ofthe leadership schools (Pi Kapp College, the Mid-Year Leadership Conference , and the Supreme Academy at Supreme Chapter), Journey Event programming (The Leadership Institute featuring Stephen R. Covey's "7 Habits of Highly Effective People " and LIFE 401: Creating a Life Strategy), the national membership development program , awareness programs (i.e. binge drinking, prostate cancer, etc.), and other development programs and responsibilities as they relate to the advancement of the America 's Leading Fraternity Initiative .

Visit the national website at www.pikapp,org for qual ifications and further details .

AVAILABLE IMM EDIATELY: Leadership Consultants travel the country and serve the Fraternity as highly-trained professional advisors, consultants , facilitators, mentors, educators, and guides. Each Leadership Consultant is assigned a geographic territory which includes a number of undergraduate chapters .

He spends each academic term visiting each chapter and servicing their fraternal needs (everything from recruitment success to chapter operations to administrative responsibilities) .

Extensive travel and amazing experiences are inclusive with this position . Visit the national website at www.pikapp.org for qualifications and further details.

, DIRECTOR OF MARKETING & COMMUNICATION AVAILABLE SPRING 2002: The Director of Marketing & Communication is a full-time, director-level staff position responsible for the development and implementation ofthe integrated marketing; communication initiatives of Pi Kappa Phi. The DOMC operates as the Managing Editor for the Star & Lamp magazine , Web Editor for the national site www.pjkapp.org, public relations liaison , creative; advertising department for the Fraternity's Collegiate Services Division , and coordinator of all official collateral, registration , and promotional materials.

The DOMC works intimately with the CEO and all directors in the Fraternity to coordinate the marketing/communication efforts for their programs , events, etc. The position requires creativity, organization, effective multi-tasking, management, and being able to accomplish much with limited resources .

Visit the national website at www.pikapp.org for qualifications and further detai ls.

INTERNSHIPS (COLLEGIATE SERVICES ASSISTANTS) AVAILABLE IMM EDIATELY: Visit www.pikapp org for qualifications and further details.

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Mr. Owen K. Kuns Mr.John Briggs Bosworth

Alpha Theta (Michigan State)

Beta Eta (Aorlda State)

Mr. Michael Ralph Main

Mr. Thomas Franklin McCall Mr. Scott Gardner Pratt

Alpha Iota (Auburn)

Mr. Lawrence Lee Woolbright, Jr. Mr. Richard Maurice Hargrove, Jr. Mr. Kenneth Emile Harold Mr. Edger Levie Wynn

Mr. Darwin Dean Deckrosh Mr. Timothy Edward Kill

Alpha Lambda (Mississippi)

Mr. Leo Russell Keene, III - 9/1110 I

Beta Iota (Toledo)

Beta Lambda (Tampa)

Sigma (South Carolina)

Mr.James Bennett Lancaster, Jr.

Mr. Hubert Wiley Smoak, Jr. Mr. Robert Gerald Landreth

Mr. John Tillis Hill

Zeta (Wofford)

Tau (North Carolina State)

Alpha Mu (Penn State)

Mr. 0. Lawton Gilbert

Mr.John Vernon Fox, Jr. Mr. George Zell Porter Mr. William Buffkin Chalk Mr. William Eugene Jordan ,Jr.

Mr. Franklin Richard Kapp Mr. George Ellwood Butterfield

Gamma Epsilon (W. Carolina)

Alpha XI (Brooklyn Polytech)

Mr. James Douglas Rollins Mr. James Jarvis Rollins

DeHa (Furman)

Beta Omicron ( NW State - LA)

Eta(Emory)

Mr. George Wilmer Williams

Mr. John L. Frederick

Mr. Renwick Edward Nugent

Iota (Georgia Tech)

Upsilon (Illinois)

Mr. Robert Lee Reeves Mr. Richard Benjamin Clifford

Mr. Robert Mosher Riggs

Kappa (North Carolina)

Mr. Walter Herbert Moore

Mr. Frank Stoudenmire Mr. Eugene Clark Head

Mu(Duke)

Psi (Cornell)

Mr. Bonn Arthur Gilbert Mr. Kim Allan Bittermann Mr. Edward Cutler Joyner Mr. Eric Davis Potter

Mr. Edward Phillip Babcock Mr. James Frederick Storey Omega (Purdue)

Nu (Nebraska)

Mr. Frederick William Winter Dr. Leslie August Willig

Gamma Iota (Louisiana State) Alpha PI (Unlv. of the South)

Gamma Omicron (Bethel)

Chi (Stetson) Alpha Tau (Rensselaer)

Mr. William Phillip Mann

Mr. Frank Alexander Bandre Mr. Donald Joseph Stephens Alpha Upsilon (Drexel)

Mr. Alexander Donald Advena Mr. Martin Amos Sinon

Mr. Lahnoe Dwight Euler Mr. Thomas Edward Clancy * * ""* * * •* •*•

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DeHa Zeta (Appalachian State)

Mr. Thomas Keelin Keefe Mr. Andrew Godfrey Bradford

Alpha Phi (Illinois IT)

Mr. Milan Ivaska

Epsilon Gamma (Longwood)

Mr.Joseph Peter Anchundia - 9111/0 I

Omicron (Alabama)

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DeHa DeHa (Truman State)

Dr. David Bernard Lesczynski

Mr. Donald Eugene Leonard

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Mr. Kristian Joseph Nicolosi

Mr. Preston Brooks Huntley, Sr.

Alpha DeHa (Washington)

Beta Alpha (New Jersey IT)

Mr. Thure Theodore Laine Mr. Donald Hugh Hedges

Mr. Edward Thomas Keane - 9/11/0 I

Epsilon PI (VA Commonwealth)

Mr. Michael Joseph Maiorano

As this issue of the Star & Lamp was being produced , the terrorist strikes against our Nation were conducted on September 11, 2001. It is appropriate to note that the Brotherhood of Pi Kappa Phi and our extended family have been directly affected by these atrocities. At the time of publication , Edward T. Keane of Beta Alpha (New Jersey IT) has been confirmed to have been in the World Trade Center at the time of the attacks. L. Russell Keene of Beta Lambda (Tampa) was working in his office on the 89th floor of Tower 2, and Joseph P. Anchundia of Epsi lon Gamma (Longwood) was on the 104th floor of the south tower at the time of the attacks .

In the months ahead, additional revelations regarding other brothers of Pi Kappa Phi directly affected by the events of September 11 may come to the attention of the National Headquarters staff.

Those updates will be published on the Fraternity's website www pjkapp prg and honored in the Chapter Etemal section of subsequent issues of the Star & Lamp.

Chapter Closures--------------

With regret, the Star & Lamp announces the undergraduate chapters which have been closed in the past year.

Epsilon Gamma (Longwood) Closed: October 2001

Reason : Loss of Campus Recognition

Following numerous violations of risk management policies, violations of the student code of conduct, and tl1e revocation of the chapters recognition by Longwood College, the National Council acted to remove the chapter's charter.

Epsilon Sigma (Christian Brothers) Closed: November 2001

Eta Kappa (Plattsburgh State) Closed: October 2001

Reason: Risk Management

As a result of repeated violations of the Fraternity's risk management pol icy, the chapter was

placed on probation and was required to complete numerous remedial and educational sanctions. The chapter violated the tenns of tl1eir probation in july 2001. In spite of the hard work of numerous alumni and volunteers, the chapter was not able to complete the sanctions levied upon them and chose not to adhere to the tenns of tl1e Fraternity's risk management policy.

Reason : Charter Surrendered

The National Council aa:epted, with regre~ the surrender of the Epsilon Sigma Chapter charter. The undergraduate chapter has dwindled in size over the past two years, and after consultation with area alumni and the District Counselor and Regional Governor, the chapter voluntarily ceased operations.

Theta Gamma (Buffalo) Closed: October 2001

Reason : Risk Management

Following a risk management violation and the ongoing violation of several provisions of the Fraternity's Supreme Law, the Theta Gamma Chapter was cal led to appear before a tribunal of fraternity volunteers appointed by the National Council. As a result of the tribunal's investigation and tl1e continuing violation of Supreme Law, the chapter's charter was revoked.

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lNNIVERSARIES

In 2004, both Alpha Chapter at the College of Charleston and Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity will be 100 years old.

The longetivity of our brotherhood is a testament to the commitment and strength of our membership. The Star & Lamp would like to honor and recognize those chapters celebrating upcoming milestone anniversaries.

75YEARS

10YEARS

Alpha Kappa Chapter University of Michigan - Ann Arbor, Michigan Founding Date: March 12 , 1927

Eta Delta Chapter Kennesaw State University- Marietta, Georgia Founding Date: December 14, 1991 *The anniversary will be celebrated this December 14-15 in Atlanta, Georgia. Events will include a kick-off reception, model ritual of initiation ceremony, awards dinner, and more. RSVP to Dan Boles - (678) 793-2669, or boles174#bellsouth,net.

Alpha Mu Chapter Pennsylvania State University -State College, Pennsylvania Founding Date: November 5 , 1927

50 YEARS Beta Iota Chapter University of Toledo - Toledo , Ohio Founding Date: December 8 , 1951 * Th e anniversary will be celebrated this December 7-9 in Toledo, Ohio. Events will include an anniversary scholarship brunch, alumni initiation, 50th anniversa ry dinner, and more. RSVP to Mark Urru tia m - (419) 841-0543, or urrutjam@aol,com.

Eta Epsilon Chapter University of Maryland -College Park, Maryl and Founding Date : February 1 , 1992 Eta Zeta Chapter Queens College- Charlotte, North Carolina Founding Date: May 16, 1992

5YEARS Eta Phi Chapter University of Maryland/ Baltimore County - Baltimore , Maryland Founding Date: February 22 , 1997

25YEARS Delta Tau Chapter James Madison University - Harrisonburg, Virginia Founding Date: January 21, 1977

Please contact the National Headquarters if you have any questions regard ing these chapter anniversaries, or if you are involved in planning the celebration and wou ld like us to publicize to your alumni. Contact the Director of Alumn i Services Courtney Mye rs at (800) 929-1904 ext . 108, or cmyers@pikapp org. Visit www-oikapp or~ !

15YEARS Zeta Zeta Chapter University of North Florida - Jacksonville , Florida Founding Date: May 1 , 1987

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THE S&l TURNS 90 It serves many roles and is the one thing our Fraternity has that unites us as a national brotherhood . Without fail , the Star & Lamp has mailed for more than 90 years.

BY BEN ROMAN, MANAGING EDITOR

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ESS THAN 100 COPIES supplied the membership of Pi Kappa Phi with the first printing of the Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity journal in October of 1909. lfhough the journal is not recognized by many members today, its sequel, the Star & Lamp (the name change was made at the 4th Supreme Chapter in Columbia, South Carolina, in 1911), still remains the one constant source of general contact among the brotherhood of our Fraternity.

Brother Howard Leake, Rho (Washington & Lee), was the first Executive Director andeditoroftheJYar & Lamp. In 1959, he said, "(The magazine) has been a wonderful vehicle of bonding - the tie that binds the distant and the near."

Presently, the pages of the Star & Lamp are read by some 65,000 alumni and student members; members who hail from around the country and the globe. It is for these members and the editors who've made this publication happen that we take a look back at 90 years of the Star & Lamp.

Not only has the press run increased over 90 years, but many other changes have affected the Star & Lamp during this length of time. The first 50 years of production were greatly influenced by the men who held the title of editor. Brother Henry Wagener, Alpha (Charleston), was a freshman medical student when he became the first editor.

Though he claimed to be a novice and did not have a typewriter, he pioneered with good taste and well-applied wisdom.

Executive Director Emeritus Durward Owen, Xi (Roanoke), recalls times where printing costs and the Fraternity's financial challenges persisted in causing problems for the Star & Lamp's production. Advertisements were allowed in the magazine to ease the financial strain, but at times wasn't enough. In 1915, the publication was "saved" by an unusually loyal brother,Wade Bolt, Sigma (South Carolina) ,who footed the entire bill for its printing and mailing.

For some issues, the Executive Director doubled as editor while other times, managing editors gave their services for free. Bennett Smith, Gamma Mu (Belmont Abbey) , and Paul Plawin, Rho (Washington & Lee), worked as volunteer editors. The magazine's first female managing editor was Elizabeth Smith who traveled to the Headquarters in Sumter from Richmond just to do the layout and then return home.

She did this for five years. It was her work and that of Richard Young, Kappa (North Carolina), that kept the spirit of Pi Kappa Phi alive and well during and after war time.

In 1974, the Star & Lamp's format was traded for a tabloid format, a decision backed by surveys and research on cost, readability, and effectiveness. The magazine has since had numerous permutations with size,fonts, length, colo~ and other characteristics changing with the times. The one thing that has not changed is the role it plays in our Fraternity. Under the name of theStar -::;.. ~o "'l路路 & Lamp, our national publication has educated, informed, and inspired all 80,000 initiates of Pi Kappa Phi for a continuous 90 years. r ~ As we look back on nine decades of the Star & Lamp and 92 years of . e ' official publication, humble respect and deep appreciation is acknowledged to those who have helped maintain the one constant source of information ' ;"'Iii for our fraternal order. This issue is dedicated to all the talented and dedicated past editors of and contributors to the Star & Lamp of Pi Kappa Phi. 0. ~

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DECISIONS, DECISIONS Choosing the cover is no

easy task. Sometimes you get torn between a set of ideas. To honor the S&L 's anniversary, this is the design that almost dethroned the cover you see.

Portions of this a rticle came from the Pl Kappa Phi Official History, an Interview with Executive Director Emeritus Durward Owen - XI (Roanoke), past editors, and the spring 1984 Issue of the

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