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The Science & Art of Leadership In late fall, students across the country elect their next leaders for the upcoming year. While we always talk about the “never-ending stream of men” and the importance of recruiting that next man, the election of our next student leaders is equally critical.

Indeed, our role as an education and self-governance organization demands it.

Every January, we hold our Pi Kapp College for Chapter Officers and provide education and training sessions for more than 1,800 newly elected officers and key chairman. Part of this training includes a “Closed Door with the CEO” session only for Archons, in which I remind them that very few of our brothers have the honor and privilege of being Archon of their chapter. While there are many things we need to discuss, I always start by asking them what they want to cover. Many times they ask my definition of leadership and how to be a better leader.

There are many theories of leadership; we certainly talk about a few during the Archon’s track at the conference. While concepts (the science) can be learned, leadership itself is more of an art. Experience is the best teacher. My favorite definition of a leader is simply this:

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A leader is someone who can get others to follow.

This simple definition is a double-edged sword—we know some leaders drive their chapters over the cliff by leading them to bad decisions. Others fail to lead and let the inertia of chapter culture drive it to success, failure or mediocrity. The best Archons do not rely on their position of authority to lead. Instead, they build coalitions and consensus. They listen to their brothers’ needs, hopes and desires, and find a role for them. They inspire them to be a part of the bigger picture and greater vision for their chapter. But most of all, they lead the chapter through the tough calls when popular sentiment is against the difficult decision that must be made.

We cannot lose sight of another powerful aspect of being a leader—you do not have to be elected to lead in your chapter and in life. In this issue of the Star & Lamp, you will read about brother Aaron Perlut, Epsilon Pi (Virginia Commonwealth). His story underscores: The ability of an individual to make a difference if they are just willing to start.

A leader doesn’t have to be ambitious to make a large project happen.

The importance for providing a platform for those who need it, so their voices can be heard.

Whether elected or not, our fraternity and society needs leaders, who will lead and get others to follow on the things that truly matter.

As always, I hope you enjoy this issue of the Star & Lamp!

Yours in the brotherhood of Pi Kappa Phi,

Mark E. Timmes Chief Executive Officer mtimmes@pikapp.org

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Mark E. Timmes

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CHARTERINGS & EXPANSIONS 2018 CONTINUED GROWTH EFFORTS

During the fall 2018 semester, Pi Kappa Phi chartered on two campuses. Congratulations to these chapters!

Alpha Sigma Chapter at Tennessee | Re-founded: October 27, 2018

Alpha Sigma Chapter was re-chartered at University of Tennessee. The chapter was installed by National Vice President William Sigmon, Alpha Sigma (Tennessee), and National Chaplin David Corey, Alpha Eta (Samford). The founding fathers were initiated into Pi Kappa Phi by teams from

Epsilon Beta Chapter at Grand Valley | Re-founded: October 21, 2018

Delta Beta (North Georgia) and Delta Zeta (Appalachian State). Alpha Sigma hosted a banquet at the Park Pavilion in downtown Knoxville.

Both the Tennessee Dean of Students Office and Pi Kappa Phi are extremely proud of the men of Alpha Sigma and look forward to all that they will accomplish.

Epsilon Beta Chapter at Grand Valley State University was rechartered with National Treasurer James Smith, Alpha Eta (Samford), and Robert Budlong, Epsilon Beta (Grand Valley State), serving as installation officers. Brothers from the Beta Xi (Central Michigan) and Kappa Xi (DePaul) initiated

the 45 new founding fathers.

Bob Stoll, Associate Dean of Students, welcomed all to the University Forum on behalf of the University and issued warm remarks. James delivered the keynote address, in which he challenged the chapter to stay involved in all aspects of Pi Kappa Phi.

SPRING2019 WHERE WE'RE GOING NEXT This map details the Pi Kappa Phi expansion plans for spring 2019.

For more information about expansion or starting a new chapter of Pi Kappa Phi, contact Assistant Executive Director of New Chapter Development James Maloney at jmaloney@pikapp.org

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

FALL2018 || VOL. CVI, NO. 3 FEATURES THE 56 SUPREME 4 CHAPTER TH

A week of brotherhood and memories in the Windy City.

14 (NOT VERY) AMBITIOUS

The story of Aaron Perlut and how to make a difference by just starting.

CAPITAL 24 AACHIEVEMENT

Enabled athletes roll 26.2 miles at the Marine Corps Marathon.

26 THIRTY UNDER 30

Recognizing the achievements of young alumni.

COLUMNS

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2 || CHARTERINGS & EXPANSIONS

10 || HOUSE & HOME 20 || MAKE YOUR MARK 23 || HEALTH & SAFETY 28 || MR. PI KAPPA PHI 29 || HALL OF FAME 30 || PUTTING SERVICE TO WORK 33 || PHINAL THOUGHT

SUMMER 2018 CORRECTION: 2017 historical assets for the Foundation of $20,917,936 was actually Properties net assets.

The correct 2017 net assets for the Foundations were $11,734,506.37. We apologize for the error.

Copyright © 2018 Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity. Pi Kappa Phi, the Coat of Arms, Star Shield and additional logos are trademarks of Pi Kappa Phi, all rights reserved.

The Psi (Cornell) chapter house ..in the fall. Photo: taken by Victor Santiago, Theta Psi (RIT).

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THE 56TH SUPREME CHAPTER, held in Chicago from July 27-29, saw nearly 1,000 alumni, students and friends gather to celebrate Pi Kappa Phi and the bond of brotherhood. The biennial event is a time for legislation to be adopted that shapes the future of the fraternity

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and for alumni to visit with friends old and new.

This year’s event included the arrival of The Ability Experience’s Build America team, a visit from the Journey of Hope North team, a dinner cruise on Lake Michigan near Navy Pier and the swearing in of the new National Council.

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AS BROTHERS AND GUESTS from around the country descended to the Chicago Marriott Downtown on the Magnificent Mile, staff worked diligently to ensure the event would go smoothly.

The 56th Supreme Chapter had one of the busiest and most intricate schedules of a Supreme Chapter yet, and all hands worked to ensure a fantastic and exciting guest experience. The opening event saw hundreds of students and alumni gather on Navy Pier to board a dinner cruise.

Guests below-deck were treated to a wide variety of food and drink, dancing, casino games and more, while those up top enjoyed reminiscing with old friends with stunning views of the nighttime Chicago skyline from Lake Michigan.

On Friday morning, student members, two from each active chapter in Pi Kappa Phi,

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quickly began work on the Supreme Chapter floor. Under the experienced direction of the National Council, members debated topics ranging from a new six-week associate member education pilot to the bidding process itself. The members debated vigorously and successfully reached consensus on a wide variety of important issues over the course of the various sessions.

While brothers of all decades debated legislation, friends and family were treated to more relaxing and exciting events in the city. On Friday, guests visited the Lincoln Park Zoo and the Art Institute of Chicago. While initiated members voted on legislation in the general assembly, associate members and chapter advisors attended Associate Chapter Institute and Chapter Advisor Symposium, where

they received important educational information to guide them successfully over the next year.

Friday night also saw the induction of 24 men into the Nu Phi Society. Created in 1983 at the 39th Supreme Chapter in Mobile, Alabama, the initial purpose was to recognize the loyalty of alumni who demonstrated extraordinary commitment to the fraternity by their consistent attendance at Supreme Chapter. Shortly after the very first meeting in 1983, the Nu Phi Society soon adopted a supporting role to the Pi Kappa Phi Foundation. Today, Nu Phi Society members annually contribute more than $35,000 in revenue to the Pi Kappa Phi Foundation. Immediately following the induction, the Nu Phi members went to the esoteric members-only dinner while spouses enjoyed a dinner of their own. pikapp.org/news

Students on the Lake Michigan Dinner Cruise.

The opening session at the Supreme Chapter Legislative Hall.

Connie Owen and previous recipients of the Connie Owen Order of the Rose.

The Nu Phi Society Members.

Brandon Bryer, Delta Eta (Morehead State), received the 2018 Howard H. Baker Leadership Award for his outstanding achievements. Brandon recently became a member of the Morehead State University Board of Regents while also competing on the university’s nationally-ranked rifle team and serving as chapter Treasurer.

He works as a resident advisor in the Office of Student Housing, studies as an undergraduate research fellow and is the current president of the pre-law society.

The Build America Team Arrival.

Journey of Hope North Route Team Arrival at the opening ceremony.

Jake Epperson, Zeta Phi (Colorado State), received the 2018 Interfraternal Leader of the Year Award for his work overhauling the community’s risk management policies and improving relations with law enforcement. Epperson is a senior who has served as both Archon and IFC President.

During his time as a student, he’s been recognized as the Fraternity & Sorority Life Emerging Leader of the Year and selected by the Student Government to serve as an Associate Senator for fraternity/sorority life and undeclared students.

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Thaddeus Richard, Beta Mu (McNeese State), received the 2018 Phillip M. Summers Student of the Year Award, which honors the student who best exemplifies the ideals of Pi Kappa Phi on his campus and community. Thaddeus is a twotime Archon and Pi Alpha. He has also served as Treasurer of Psi Chi, the psychology honor society, President of Alpha Lambda Delta, an honor society recognizing excellence in a student’s first year in college, President of the Greek Unity Board and as Student Government Treasurer and President.

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On Saturday, the general assembly was treated to a Supreme Chapter tradition: Model Initiation. Performed by the Alpha Phi Chapter at The Illinois Institute of Technology, Matthew Hartwell was initiated into the Alpha Iota Chapter at Auburn while the assembly looked on. As the Ritual is such an important part of membership, this demonstration provides members the chance to learn how to ensure all future brothers receive a memorable, quality initiation experience.

This pin, originally belonging to Matthew Hartwell's great uncle, was used in the Model Initiation.

Mark E. Timmes awarding Alpha Epsilon Alumni.

Saturday started early with a quick four-mile run with The Ability Experience through downtown Chicago. Approximately 30 people ran in support of people with disabilities. For many, this was a quick training run for one of the many Ability Experience Challenge events happening throughout the summer.

Hours later, at the Service Before Self Luncheon, the Build America team entered and concluded a summer of service visiting and building improved amenities at six camps that serve people with disabilities. At the Supreme Banquet that evening, Glenn McConnell, Alpha (College of Charleston), was inducted into the Hall of Fame, while J. Ernest Johnson, Alpha Iota (Auburn), was named the 2018 Mr. Pi Kappa Phi. The late Eric Almquist, Alpha Omicron (Iowa State), was honored

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The newly appointed 2018-20 National Council of Pi Kappa Phi.

posthumously as Mr. Pi Kappa Phi. As the 56th Supreme Chapter in Chicago entered its final day, the members witnessed one of the most important events: the swearing in of the 2018-2020 National Council, culminating with Jeremey Galvin, Iowa State (Alpha Omicron), being sworn in as new National President. Continuing with a tradition dating back to 1917, outgoing National President Tom Sullivan, Delta Omega (Texas A&M), presented Jeremy Galvin with the jeweled president’s badge. As is tradition, Mr. Sullivan received a small token as a symbol of the fraternity’s appreciation for his service.

The 56th Supreme Chapter in Chicago was a living example of the success of the fraternity, both in the past and for the future. As National President Galvin

stated, “I am confident that the lifelong commitment each of you has made to Pi Kappa Phi will propel us to even greater success in the future.”

Didn’t get to attend? We hope you join us next summer in Louisville at the Summer Alumni Reunion—no business, only brotherhood. See you next summer! 

National President Jeremy D. Galvin

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HOUSE & HOME

INVESTING IN THE FUTURE OF ALPHA EPSILON CHAPTER

THIS PAST FALL, the Alpha Epsilon Chapter at Florida moved into a brand-new house. Nearly a decade in the making, the men took possession of the property on August 15, the same day that the certificate of occupancy was received. The new facility, including land, furnishings and equipment is valued at more than $6 million and sleeps 46 men.

Specialized features include modern living spaces, ample dining and meeting spaces, study libraries and an alumni meeting room.

There are unique historical features specific to Alpha Epsilon which include a tribute to the more than 150 alumni veterans who have served the US Armed Forces and a glass photo of Ben Hill Griffin, a 1930s initiate of the Fraternity whose name adorns the University of Florida Football Stadium. The student sleeping spaces pay tribute to the design of the former house. Constructed by an

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understudy of famed architect Frank Lloyd Wright, they provide each resident with a small personal sleeping area located off of a common living area. This was revolutionary on Fraternity Row in the 1960s and was carried over in the design of the new building.

In 2008, the Alpha Epsilon Chapter closed, and the property was leased to another fraternity during the chapter’s absence. In this time, the Alpha Epsilon Housing Corporation developed a strategic game plan to support the chapter with a new, modern facility designed to support the kind of chapter desired at the University of Florida.

This support included a professional fundraising campaign and engagement with a prominent national architectural firm to design a modern yet traditional chapter house.

Alumni and friends pledged a large amount to the project with additional

funding and support coming from Pi Kappa Phi Properties. Significant long-term leadership was provided by members of the Board of the Alpha Epsilon Housing Corporation who contributed countless hours of time and expertise in the areas of fundraising, communication and construction.

In May 2017, the Alpha Epsilon Chapter hosted a demolition party, and over 200 alumni attended. This event gave them one last chance to see the house, which had served as Alpha Epsilon’s physical home on Florida's campus since 1963, and was just the third building occupied by the chapter since their founding in 1924.

The chapter and its alumni base have hosted many Pi Kapps, family and friends at the new chapter house this fall, including three major alumni football weekends. Alpha Epsilon will celebrate its 95th anniversary on February 23, 2019, with a formal house dedication weekend.  pikapp.org/news

HOUSE & HOME The Alpha Epsilon house features a wall of honor that was spearheaded by Rick Riisma (right) and Mike Hill (not pictured), both Alpha Epsilon Chapter alumni, partly inspired by a similar wall Mike witnessed while in Somalia. A combination of research through online groups, chapter newsletters, the Pi Kappa Phi directory, email lists and chapter events, the two dedicated more than three years of research and planning to track down all the names and design the wall of honor. The display is ready for the future, with nearly 30 blank spaces for additional chapter brothers who devote themselves to military service. This wall, first of its known kind in a Pi Kapp chapter house, ultimately brings 150 stories together that contribute to the rich history of the chapter and the greater national fraternity.

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"I AM COMFORTABLE in saying

my new life in Japan has finally begun, and I need to stop and appreciate it as much as I can while I am living it,� said Aidan Koch, Kappa Eta (SUNY Geneseo), pictured soon after landing in Tokyo, Japan. Aidan sold most of his belongings, replaced his car with a bike and fully committed to his new home in Kiryu, where he will be teaching English as a second language to elementary and middle school students. Follow his journey online at his weekly blog: memoirsofagaijin.com

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Ambitious

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With a PhD in nuclear mustachology... that he bestowed upon himself, Aaron Perlut, Epsilon Pi (Virginia Commonwealth), defies the serious, self-aggrandizing stereotype of the Mad Men of television. Self-described as not particularly ambitious, Perlut has founded his own marketing agency, created a decade-long social movement and championed a region and a people into which he and his family transplanted into.

Throughout these varied and seemingly random threads is a common passionate pursuit of community, a defense of those who lack a platform for their ideas to be heard and the belief that a good idea, nurtured and championed, will prosper.

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“When you’re searching for your place in the world, I like the notion of treating it like walking into a party."

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IN 2009, after working in some of the largest public relations companies in the US, Perlut and two colleagues left their roles to found their own marketing and image firm: Elasticity. With nothing but a conviction that the internet was redefining established brand practices, and that they saw trends others missed, they went on to work with some of the top Fortune-500 companies in the US. “Our vision was really around understanding the nature of how people were getting their information and what you needed to do to reach audiences: disruption,” Perlut said.

The emergence of online social communities and digital advertising was an opportunity for small, responsive firms like Elasticity. “I still find many folks tied to ideals that perhaps worked 20 years ago, but have no relevance today,” he said.

This new, distinct vision—develop and engage passionate new audiences on digital platforms—allowed Elasticity to quickly differentiate itself from the global players it was fighting for business.

But Perlut never set out to walk away from a successful job or start his own business. While interning out of college for famed D.C. sportscaster Glenn Brenner, he learned that the realities of the job were not as he had expected.

“From tenth grade, I had decided I wanted to be a sportscaster. I proceeded as if I was going to get into sports television and journalism,” Perlut said.

“I realized I was very unhappy; my career choice was not going to be as idealistic as I expected.” Faced with the same challenge as countless other new graduates, Perlut felt lost and unsure of where to go next.

“I needed to go another direction or I’d be miserable. I think I felt like I could achieve more.”

Over the next year, he took a series of internships to redefine his skill set, explore new avenues and hopefully find a role he could connect with. After working as the first full-time intern at Pi Kappa Phi headquarters and at a minor league baseball team, he landed at a large public relations firm working on Capitol Hill. These experiences lead him to the realization that his background in journalism would transfer well to PR;

he eventually secured a job at a Miami firm that gave him the experience he would need to stay in the field. Over the next decade, he bounced around working at agencies and in-house at two large energy companies. “I was able to quickly produce content and tell a narrative that would connect with an audience.”

Ultimately, Perlut was recruited for a role in St. Louis, where he worked for the then world’s-largest PR firm, FleishmanHillard.

It was while there that Perlut decided he could do something differently, but it had never been a goal to strike out on his own. “My father worked for the federal government for 50 years. I never really found myself that interested in the pains of starting a business. I never thought of myself as being entrepreneurial in any way. I was terrified; all I had was an idea of what we could do.”

While being the sole provider for his family, which included two small children, he and two partners founded Elasticity with two specific guiding principles:

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create an organization with a distinct culture of comfort that makes people feel valued, regardless of seniority, race, gender or background. The ideas are supreme, regardless of who has them.

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use their vision of an evolving, digital reality to drive a fully integrated, immersive marketing strategy. Be unique in a way that makes the audience take practical action.

“What has made our approach unique is recognizing that the same old block-andtackle approach doesn’t work,” Perlut said.

Looking back, it’s easy to see that the rise of platforms like Facebook, Instagram and crowdsourcing websites ushered in a new form of social engagement amongst people, communities, brands and causes, but that doesn’t mean it was immediately clear at the time. “Today it’s about understanding the audience you’re speaking to and communicating to them in their language when it’s convenient for them, and in the platform they want.”

Whether that action is to buy a product, sign your child up for an after-school activity or make a charitable donation, the goal of marketing is the same. For Perlut, marketing isn’t about creating the funniest short video or wittiest pun; effective marketing must drive tangible results.

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“You need to create really great content that speaks to your audience and understand how to deliver it.”

One of these greatly effective campaigns arose organically during a lunch discussion a decade ago, in which Perlut and his friends were lamenting the mustache’s lost place on the American upper lip.

“At the time, facial hair was not cool at all,” Perlut said. “We ended up creating a website and it very quickly exploded into something I did not expect. We saw the birth of this revolution of people engaging.”

This was the genesis of the American Mustache Institute.

“We became a platform for any organization or charity to achieve what they wanted through facial hair.” Perlut’s organization allowed people and charities to latch onto the mustache and have an open conversation. Modeled after the third-party institutes often created by PR agencies to advance a cause, the American Mustache Institute quickly solidified its foothold as the authority on American

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facial hair, with Perlut at its lead.

“What it did was give me this remarkable vantage point into digital media, how humor could impact any brand (if used correctly,) and how to connect with audiences within the plane they wanted to be spoken to.”

While he frequented national TV news media seemingly half in character as Dr. Perlut, PhD in nuclear mustachology, straddling the line between seriousness and absurdity, Perlut still sees value in the learning process. “As ridiculous as some of the things are that I’ve said on-air, it was a really important part of my professional growth to have access to this Petri dish of a digital community.”

But as quickly as Perlut will admit that both he and the American Mustache Institute have said outlandish things— like debating the merits of the ‘sexually dynamic mustached-American lifestyle,’ for instance—real, meaningful changes have come about as well.

“We saved people’s jobs,” Perlut said genuinely. “If you look around the workplace today, more men have facial hair than do not. I know that we played a significant role in changing the perception of facial hair. It’s a really unique phenomenon.”

The experience of creating, nurturing and representing a large community of voiceless

individuals was not lost on Perlut, and he soon began to use this improved skill set on other areas of involvement. One of those opportunities was the city of St. Louis, his transplanted home. Just a year or two after he founded Elasticity, Perlut knew he wanted to make a difference.

“The region had a perception problem,” Perlut said. “It’s been a wonderful place to raise a family, and the community has been very good to me. We knew if we could better position St. Louis as a great place to live, work and play, it could only improve the community.”

That action, from an outsider new to the region, could have passed over as needlessly ambitious or out of line. Perlut had a larger view in mind.

“Ultimately, it better populates that talent pool. It’s good for our agency, the local economy and the intellectual capital.”

Perlut and his partners founded Rally St. Louis, a first-of-its-kind crowdsourcing and crowdfunding platform in which residents were able to ideate, vote on and fund projects ranging from small art pieces to proposed new museums. A self-professed ‘basketball geek,’ Perlut was particularly proud of a project created by a Washington University basketball player to create and build a court in inner-city St. Louis.

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[Place] “When you’re searching for your place in the world, I like the notion of treating it like walking into a party.

Most people don’t just scream out, ‘Hey, I’m here, pay attention to me.’

They circle the room and they find a conversation they find interesting.

They listen for a while, and when the time is right, and they have something relevant to say, they interject their thoughts.

It’s about finding your place. Some people do it in their teens, and some people take until they’re 50, and that’s fine.

Find your place, your moment and your opportunity where you can have an impact.”

“It took us a while to find the right partner and place, but ultimately we were able to build the court in a neighborhood that really could use it, and alongside a school that could use it.” Some of the projects were smaller scale and provided sustainability and education for the community. “There’s an organic garden that does a lot of educational classes and supplies food to restaurants and consumers.”

In total, Rally St. Louis resulted in the creation of seven funded projects.

“It just gave us this deeper connection to the region that all of us live in. A rising tide raises all ships.”

Through his platform, Perlut gave unheard and diverse voices the opportunity to make tangible, meaningful changes within the city of St. Louis. “We were able to help our community that we all want to see continually improve.

We’ve had ideas at Elasticity that came from interns. It doesn’t matter where

it came from; it started as a great idea.

The way you build a community is by empowerment.”

The guiding principle behind Rally St. Louis is that same as at Elasticity: allow everyone to have a voice and a microphone to announce it, and the good ideas will rise to the top.

And when he’s not at work? “My greatest passion project will always be my children.

I hope they are able to succeed in life and my wife and I try to do everything we possibly can to ensure that happens.”

Although some might look at such an extensive body of work and disagree, Perlut still maintains he’s not particularly ambitious. Instead, his work stems from a deep-rooted sense that he can do better than the status quo. Whether that’s been redefining the role of facial hair on national network news or helping to empower a region and a people who have endured national misperception, Perlut’s daring moves get results. 

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MAKE YOUR MARK

OUR BROTHERS. THEIR FUTURE. YOUR LEGACY.

“Remember that 100 years from now, it will not matter how much money we had in our bank account, how big our house was or what kind of car we drove. What will matter is that we were important in the lives of our brothers.”

– John R. Andrews Past Chairman, Pi Kappa Phi Foundation

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SINCE 1904, Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity has developed and prepared generations of young men to lead in their chapters, campuses and local communities. Their impact is the legacy of our Founders: a tale of exceptional leadership which has bettered the world around us. That story continues when brothers today make a commitment to securing the future for the endless stream of men to follow.

Brothers who support the Fraternity through charitable gifts move us evercloser to fulfilling our vision of a future where every Pi Kappa Phi embraces his role as a leader, puts service before self and improves his community.

Make Your Mark is a $12 million deferred capital gifts campaign that focuses on “our brothers, their future and your legacy,” and allows you to make your mark on the future of our Fraternity.

As you carefully consider the legacy you will leave behind, we hope you will think of including the Pi Kappa Phi Foundation in your estate plans.

Through a planned gift, you can leave a legacy that will further the story our Founders began. No matter the amount, planned gifts allow you to make a continuous impact even after you have been called to the Chapter Eternal.

Support the Make Your Mark campaign by joining the Gateway Society, a special group of individuals who include the Pi Kappa Phi Foundation in their estate plans.

On the next page, you will see the members of the Gateway Society. Their gifts reaffirm and reinforce the value of fraternity by continuing to develop tomorrow’s servant leaders with the values and ideals of Pi Kappa Phi. 

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Should your name be on this list?

Please visit pikapp.org/foundation to learn more about making a planned gift or contact Foundation Director Chris Conner at cconner@pikapp.org or 704. 504.0888.

Ways to make a planned gift…

• Gift through a Will or Bequest

• Gift through a Living Revocable Trust • Life Insurance Policy • Real Estate

Make Your Mark Campaign co-chairman Thomas E. Berk.

THE GATEWAY SOCIETY Alpha (College of Charleston) Daniel Bradford Barry Dr. David Michael Ingraham David Harold Jaffee Richard Patrick Pierce Jason Andrew Schall Richard Burke Voorneveld Gamma (UC - Berkeley) Robert L. Whelan Kappa (UNC - Chapel Hill) William Stuart Hicks Lambda (Georgia) James Luther Lester IV Thomas Philip Tappy David Ernest Tidmore Mu (Duke) Anders William Hall Xi (Roanoke) Edward Lyons Corson II Reginald Whitten Gravely, Jr. Durward Warren Owen Dudley Foster Woody Omicron (Alabama) George Kyser Greene Robert Nathan Hightower Travis Porter Julian A.J. Lonnie Strickland III Rho (Washington and Lee) Richard G. Anderson Upsilon (Illinois) Michael A. Lowery Phillip Stiles Whipple J. Gunnar Schalin Chi (Stetson) Gabriel L. Gehret Stephen Andrew Kilpatrick Bruce Layton Rogers Michael Joseph Sweeney, Jr. Psi (Cornell) Richard Samuel Shull Omega (Purdue) David Lee Johnson David Girdon Lane

Alpha Alpha (Mercer) Jamey Rickey Porter Alpha Gamma (Oklahoma) Jim Hall III Jay Kevin Morris Alpha Delta (Washington) Stanley Joseph Gratis Alpha Epsilon (Florida) Michael Leo O'Donnell Albert Eben Luer Mark Edward Timmes Alpha Eta (Sanford) Gerald W. Matthews Dr. Jack Raymond McDonald James Edward Purvis Alpha Theta (Michigan State) George Winfield Pardee Jr. Alpha Iota (Auburn) Charles Sanford Blackledge, Jr. J. Ernest Johnson

Beta Alpha (NJIT) Stephen P. DePalma James A. Krucher Louis Robert Miceli Beta Beta (Florida Southern) Theodore A. Scharfenstein William Jeffrey Wallace Robert Maxwell Weitzner

Gamma Nu (LaGrange) Jeffrey Lawrence Esola Ronald James deValinger

Epsilon Omega (Texas Tech) Benjamin Scott Shae Timothy Edward Haen

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Zeta Alpha (Clemson) Jacob Lawton Carter III

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Delta Alpha (VA Tech) Jonathan Argyle Barney

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Delta Delta (Truman State) John Richard Andrews

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Beta Iota (Toledo) Dr. Lance Allen Talmage

Delta Zeta (Appalachian State) Arthur John Quickenton

Zeta Lambda (Cal State - Chico) Arden Thorvald Anderson II

organizations of interest.

Beta Kappa (Georgia State) John Bryan Whitley Kenneth John Cribbs

Delta Iota (Middle Tennessee State) James Scott Davidson

Zeta Xi (Averett) Peter Allen Blum Jr.

Delta Lambda (UNC-Charlotte) Matthew Steve Brown Michael Jason Grass William Clarence Jackson, Jr.

Zeta Upsilon (Bloomsburg) Paul Willey Hadzor III

Beta Gamma (Louisville) Ronald E. Krebs Beta Eta (Florida State) Christopher David New Jonathan E. Stevens

Beta Lambda (Tampa) Eric Ashley Magendantz

Eta Delta (Kennesaw State) James Eric Jeffares

Beta Xi (Central Michigan) Jeffrey Dean Braise

Alpha Mu (Penn State) Kevin Keith Murphy

Beta Omicron (Northwestern State) Douglas E. Barnett

Alpha Omicron (Iowa State) Kelley Arnold Bergstrom Jeremy Galvin Frank Megran Parrish III

Beta Upsilon (Virginia) Walter Hugh Brinkman Glenn Albert Dickson George F. Shipp

Alpha Upsilon (Drexel) Thomas E. Berk Richard Nevin Mensch Darren James Tapp

Beta Phi (East Carolina) Douglas Lee Littiken

Delta Psi (UT-Arlington) Mark Franklin Jacobs

Gamma Alpha (West Alabama) Roger Lee Reed

Delta Omega (Texas A&M) Thomas Brandon Sullivan

Theta Delta (Florida International) Alain David Sanchez Christopher Brett Chong

Gamma Gamma (Troy) Christopher Carl Nelson

Epsilon Kappa (Southern Poly) James Alexander Ransom

Theta Eta (American) Carlos Santiago Ramirez

Gamma Kappa (Georgia Southern) Andrew Glenn Aspinwall Perry W. Buffington Patrick Oren Manning

Epsilon Iota (UNC - Greensboro) Phillip Keith Cates Steven Talmadge Kirkman

Theta Nu (Delaware) Paul Edward Parker

Alpha Psi (Indiana) David Scott Shook III T.J. Sullivan

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Zeta Epsilon (George Mason) James Halleck Perkins Jr. Alan Patrick Duesterhaus

Alpha Kappa (Michigan) Mark Edward Perrin

Alpha Phi (IIT) Christopher John Blanchette Kenneth James Peterson Bryan David Schott

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Delta Sigma (Bowling Green) Craig Lee Anderson John Patrick Babel Delta Tau (James Madison) Earle Morse Copp III Delta Chi (Kansas State) J. Timothy Lindemuth

Epsilon Psi (Slippery Rock) Matthew Philip Stuart

Eta Omicron (San Francisco State) Eric Charles Hammer Eta Rho (Texas State) Brett Joseph Lee Andrae Lamont Turner Theta Alpha (Southern Mississippi) John Edward Bezou Jr. John William Langley

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SPRING 2019 SCHOLARSHIPS

POUR YOURSELF A CUP OF COFFEE� & APPLY FOR A

FOUNDATION SCHOL ARSHIP

IN 2018, The Pi Kappa Phi Foundation provided approximately $100,000 in academic recognition and scholarship assistance to deserving students. This exciting endeavor would not be possible without the ongoing support of our most generous alumni and friends.

A special thank you goes out to all of those who help make this a reality!

This fall alone, 57 student members representing 43 different chapters

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received scholarship support. With the spring 2019 semester right around the corner, please consider applying for one of our many scholarship opportunities.

Applications for spring 2019 will open on Thursday, February 7th.

Please visit pikapp.org or contact Foundation Executive Assistant Vicky Halsey at vhalsey@pikapp.org to learn more about the scholarships made available through the Pi Kappa Phi Foundation. ď‚Ť

Studying abroad?

Learn more about our International Scholars program!

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HEALTH & SAFETY

PI KAPPA PHI HARD ALCOHOL BAN

AT THE North-American Interfraternity Conference Annual Meeting, national fraternity leaders voted to uphold an agreement that all 66 member organizations will prohibit hard alcohol in chapter facilities and at chapter events.

The full language of the resolution states: “Each NIC member fraternity will adopt and implement a policy by September 1, 2019, that prohibits the presence of alcohol products above 15% ABV in any chapter facility or at any chapter event, except when served by a licensed third-party vendor. Chapter facilities and events outside the United States may have one additional year to achieve compliance. Any member fraternity that does not have a business meeting between Sept. 1, 2018, and

Sept. 1, 2019, will be granted a one-year extension in adoption.”

The Pi Kappa Phi National Council has voted to adopt the following language in order to be in line with NIC expectations:

“The presence of alcohol products above 15% alcohol by volume (“ABV”) is prohibited on any chapter premises or at any event, except when served by a licensed and insured third-party vendor.”

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This policy will be taught at Pi Kapp College for Chapter Officers this January and will take effect February 1, 2019.  ALUMNI TALKING POINTS: • Support the hard alcohol ban by knowing what is and is not allowed at events except when served by a thirdparty licensed vendor at the facility.

• Many campuses have already moved toward this. Right now, we have almost 30 campuses that have passed similar measures either through their university policies or IFC policies.

• This policy applies at all times on fraternity premises.

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MARINE CORP A C A P I TA L A C H I E V E M E N T

THERE IS SOMETHING SPECIAL about looking out over the National Mall at sunrise with dozens of new and old friends who are filled with excited anticipation for what is about to take place. For the last 10 years, this sight has stayed the same. These athletes, of all abilities, quietly wait in the pre-dawn hours, ready to run and roll 26.2 miles through the nation’s capital in the 43rd Marine Corps Marathon.

On Sunday, October 28, much of the preparation was the same. Athletes had trained (some more than others) and fundraised to make this weekend possible.

The team came together for a celebratory pre-race dinner the night before to carboload for the race and share laughs and smiles.

After hundreds of miles of training runs, the time had come for athletes to put their work to the test in a race unlike any others.

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This year saw a record number of Ability Experience athletes taking on the course. Joined by friends from the Kyle Pease Foundation and ServiceSource, over 60 participants, including 22 enabled athletes (athletes with disabilities), completed the full marathon course to support inclusion and showcase the abilities of all people. Our teams worked together to cross the finish line with countless memories and smiles from a fun-filled race and an incredible weekend.

For many of the athletes, this was a milestone weekend. Many of the participants completed their first marathon or their first race as a Push Assist team. Some of the athletes ran their fastest race yet, with one pair finishing fast enough (under three hours) to qualify for the prestigious Boston Marathon. This race was also a record for Jason Dorn, an

enabled athlete who completed his 10th marathon with The Ability Experience.

“Thank you, everyone, for all you do,” said Andrea Dorn, Jason’s mother. “Jason had an amazing experience as always and continues to talk about everything from the weekend. We are truly blessed to be part of the Ability Experience family and can't thank you all enough for everything you do. You make such a huge impact on Jason's life as well as our family! We're in awe of each and every one of you.”

The Ability Experience Challenges program promotes inclusion by enabling people with and without disabilities to work together in endurance events like the Marine Corps Marathon.

To learn more about The Ability Experience Challenges program, including a list of upcoming events, check out teamabex.org. 

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PS MARATHON

PS MARATHON TEAMABEX.ORG

“As a big sister, there is nothing I love more than seeing my brother so proud and happy. Last weekend was his turn, and it exceeded all of his high expectations! Inclusion for my brother is very important to me. The Marine Corps Marathon was the perfect race for him!”

– Laura Fries, sister of Tom Ingoldsby, MCM 10K enabled athlete.

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EACH YEAR, the Thirty Under 30 Award is given to young alumni who have shown outstanding impact at a young age.

Each alumnus was nominated to be recognized in the Thirty Under 30 class by his peers, older alumni or friends of the fraternity. The Thirty Under 30 selection committee, composed of

volunteers, reviewed all of the nominations in areas such as impact, leadership and service, and awards and recognition.

We introduce you the 2018 class of young men and their accomplishments.

For their complete stories and why they have been included in this prestigious group, we invite visit our website at: PIKAPP.ORG/THIRTYUNDER30

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THIRTY UNDER 30

Shane Pruitt

Alpha Chi (Miami) Engineering

Alpha Gamma (Oklahoma) Higher Education

Mark Springer Beta Omicron (Northwestern State) Business/Health

Bryan Williamson

Alex Stuckel

Serjio Brereda

Spencer Haworth

Alpha Zeta (Oregon State) Law

Beta Epsilon (Missouri) Medicine

Beta Nu (Houston) Non-profit

Beta Xi (Central Michigan) Non-profit

Nathan Rasnake

Kevin Logan

Michael Jones

Ryan Lugabihl

Adam Hoffman

Epsilon Epsilon (UVA-Wise) Higher Education

Eta Mu (Wingate) Communications

Eta Phi (UMBC) Law

Eta Upsilon (Miami - OH) Business/Public Speaking

Iota Lambda (Quinnipiac) Psychology

Anthony Golding

Caleb Markey

Jeremy Brown

Christian Filsouf

Tyler Reed

Iota Mu (Arkansas - Fort Smith) Business

Iota Nu (Mississippi State) Education

Iota Rho (Western Illinois) Accounting

Iota Xi (Texas - Dallas) Management/Sales

Iota Xi (Texas - Dallas) Business/Strategy

Omicron (Alabama) Education

Daniel Gogue

Dylan Houle

Brad Anders

Andrew Carnes

Kevin Quinn

Theta Eta (American) Military

Theta Eta (American) Military

Theta Nu (Delaware) Sports/Management

Theta Phi (Louisiana Tech) Medicine

Theta Sigma (Cal State - Long Beach) Public Service

Theta Xi (Arizona State) Health Care

David Poole

Scott Swope

Tyler Fisher

Paul Caponi

Isaiah Real

Eric Niu

Xi (Roanoke) Management/Sales

Zeta Chi (Albright) Education

Zeta Epsilon (George Mason) Politics/Recruiting

Zeta Eta (South Florida) Public Health

Zeta Rho (Cal State - Fullerton) Finance

Zeta Rho (Cal State - Fullerton) Business

Bradley Andrews

Matthew Futterman

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MR. PI KAPPA PHI

Ernest Johnson speaking at the 56th Supreme Chapter Banquet.

THE MR. PI KAPPA PHI AWARD is given annually to the brother who has shown outstanding love and dedication for the fraternity. This award, the highest given

by Pi Kappa Phi, was first given to Leo Pou, Omicron (Alabama), in 1965. For 2018, the honor is bestowed upon J. Ernest Johnson, of the Alpha Iota Chapter at Auburn.

The chapter’s 1001st initiate, Johnson was initiated on March 2, 1977. As an undergraduate, he served as Archon and helped create a strong, resilient chapter that still stands as one of the nation’s best.

Upon graduation, Johnson served as a Field Secretary, a role similar to the modern Leadership Consultant,

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and eventually became Executive Vice President of Pi Kappa Phi Properties.

After leaving staff in 1984, Johnson continued to devote time and effort to needs of the fraternity. Johnson served on the Properties Board of Trustees, as a member of The Ability Experience Board of Directors, National Secretary, two terms as National Treasurer, National Vice President, and ultimately, the fraternity’s 34th National President from 2004-2006.

Brother Johnson’s enthusiasm, love and devotion for the fraternity is clear from the decades of work he’s given, and Pi Kappa Phi is proud to award the 2018 Mr. Pi Kappa Phi Award to J. Ernest Johnson. 

ERIC ALMQUIST, Alpha Omicron (Iowa State), was posthumously recognized Mr. Pi Kappa Phi 2018 by the Supreme Chapter. Almquist passed to the Chapter Eternal on February 18, 2018. He was 49.

Almquist cycled on the first Journey of Hope team in 1988 and helped establish a legacy of service beyond self for those with disabilities. Prior to joining the National Council in 2014 as National Historian, Almquist served on the Pi Kappa Phi Properties Board of Directors for eight years, holding the position of Vice President of the Stephen DePalma Housing Assistant Infrastructure Loan Fund (2006-2012) and Chairman (20122014). Almquist also served on The Ability Experience Board of Directors for 10 years, including a term as Chairman from 2004 to 2006. It is because of these and many other accomplishments that Almquest is extended Pi Kappa Phi’s deepest appreciation for his proven love of and devotion to his fraternity.

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HALL OF FAME

Glenn McConnell being presented the Hall of Fame award by Past National Presidents Nathan Hightower (left) and Tom Sullivan (right).

THE PI KAPPA PHI HALL OF FAME consists of selected alumni members who have distinguished themselves in their field of work. Inductees are chosen by the National Council on an annual basis. For 2018, the committee has inducted Glenn McConnell from the Alpha Chapter at the College of Charleston.

Glenn had a distinguished, 30-year career in the South Carolina Senate. He was first elected to the Senate in 1980 and went on to serve in several key leadership posts, including President Pro Tempore from 2001 to 2012.

During his legislative career, Glenn earned a reputation as a skilled parliamentarian

and mediator able to forge political compromises and bring people together.

He is regarded as one of the most respected, influential and effective leaders in state government, and has long been a driving force behind economic development initiatives in South Carolina.

In 2012, Glenn ascended to the office of Lieutenant Governor after his predecessor resigned, honoring the oath he took to uphold the State Constitution.

Glenn also served as the 22nd President of the College of Charleston from 2014 to 2018, launching numerous initiatives designed to improve accessibility, affordability and inclusivity

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on campus, as well as streamlining College operations and addressing future College developments and construction projects.

Congratulations, Glenn! ď‚Ť

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Putting Service to Work FOR OVER 30 YEARS, the men of Pi Kappa Phi have answered the call to spend a weekend or a spring break completing service work for organizations that serve people with disabilities.

Ability Camp provides members an opportunity to unplug from their studies, meet Pi Kapps from other chapters and put their fundraising dollars to work.

Over the course of a few days they build boardwalks,

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HORSEPOWER

Colfax, NC 55 participants | 660 Service Hours valued at $17,160 saved | $5,000 in grants Refurbished the horse barn for the camp's equestrian therapy program.

CAMP MERRY HEART

CAMP SUNNYSIDE

Hackettstown, NJ 22 participants | 264 Service Hours valued at $6,500 saved | $5,000 in grants Replaced roofing and constructed wheelchair ramps for several cabins.

Des Moines, IA 45 participants | 450 Service Hours valued at $14,040 saved | $5,000 in grants Repaired benches for an outdoor amphitheater and rebuilt two ramps.

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CAMP HARKNESS

Empire, CO 43/30 participants | 516/360 Service Hours valued at $22,279 saved | $10,000 in grants Set foundation for a ramp and continued work on trail and climbing wall over two sessions.

Gainesboro, TN 42 participants | 504 Service Hours valued at $13,104 saved | $5,000 in grants Repaired the barn and replaced porches and all railing around the main dining hall.

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Williams, AZ 47 participants | 564 Service Hours valued at $14,664 saved | $5,000 in grants Constructed permanent tent platforms to expand Respite and Recreation program.

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cut trails and complete a variety of other projects that will provide greater accessibility to campers and residents. Often these projects act as the key amenities that allow these organizations to expand or add programs for those they serve.

This year, over 500 Pi Kapps participated in 20 Ability Camps that saved our partner organizations $249,642 in labor costs and awarded them $105,000 in grants.

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Wisconsin Dells, WI 25 participants | 300 Service Hours valued at $7,800 saved | $5,000 in grants Built an accessible playground and fixed decking around cabins.

Waterford, CT 13 participants | 156 Service Hours valued at $4,203 saved | $5,000 in grants Built an accessible fire pit, repaired several ramps and rebuilt a deck.

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Boulder Creek, CA 36 participants | 432 Service Hours valued at $11,638 saved | $5,000 in grants Restored two barns and laid concrete for accessible paths to connect them.

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Maumee, OH 38 participants | 456 Service Hours valued at $11,227 saved | $5,000 in grants Preserved the new boardwalk and expanded the accessible gardens.

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“WE AT CANDLELIGHT RANCH do not know where to begin in expressing our gratitude for the young men who poured their heart and talent into serving the children of Candlelight Ranch by building our new accessible natural playground! The young men of Pi Kappa Phi were not only a joy to work with but also respectful, helpful and diligent in getting the job done! I do not exaggerate when I say this was THE BEST volunteer group I have had out at the Ranch.”

– Madison Hill, Candlelight Ranch

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Marble Falls, TX 35 participants | 420 Service Hours valued at $10,920 saved | $5,000 in grants Built a natural playground and restored the walkway to the accessible tree house.

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Boulder Creek, CA 23 participants | 276 Service Hours valued at $6,795 saved | $5,000 in grants Completed restoration work on 19 of the camp's cabins.

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Batavia, OH 28 participants | 336 Service Hours valued at $8,272 saved | $5,000 in grants Built a concession stand and accessible bridge on the property.

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Rocky Mount, MO 41 participants | 492 Service Hours valued at $12,113 saved | $5,000 in grants Finished construction of a bridge to provide wheelchair accessiblity to new areas.

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CAMP SUMMIT

Dallas, TX 11 participants | 132 Service Hours valued at $3,250 saved | $5,000 in grants Restored a major bridge to open up accessibility across camp.

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Rutledge, GA 25 participants | 1500 Service Hours valued at $32,930 saved | $7,500 in grants Built a horse fence around the stables and planted crops for the spring harvest.

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Santiago Atitlán, Guatemala 20 participants | 1200 Service Hours valued at $29,544 saved | $5,000 in grants Built dental clinic to provide free care to the disability community.

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Clemson, SC 20 participants | 1200 Service Hours valued at $11,818 saved | $7,500 in grants Restored a bridge and updated two accessible walkways.

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Jacksons Gap, AL 20 participants | 1200 Service Hours valued at $7,386 saved | $5,000 in grants Constructed benches and walkway railings for a new adventure zip line area.

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CHAPTER SPOTLIGHT

DELTA L AMBDA

T H E U N I V E R S I T Y O F N O R T H C A R O L I N A AT C H A R LOT T E SINCE RETURNING to UNC - Charlotte in 2014, the Delta Lambda Chapter continues to be a leading chapter, both within Pi Kapp and on campus. By taking full advantage of servant leadership opportunities offered to them through Pi Kappa Phi and The Ability Experience, they continue to improve the local community. Starting in the spring of 2018, the Delta Lambda Chapter was selected to participate in the Bergstrom Challenge program, which seeks to help the chapter think strategically and develop measurable goals to become more like the ideal chapter and member experience.

The chapter has been involved locally with Miracle League baseball since 2015, volunteering monthly to participate

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in accessible baseball with children with disabilities. After several years of volunteering, recent graduate and Pi Alpha Phillip Grassman has continued to stay involved by becoming a coach for one of the league’s teams. The chapter also had a group of 14 members attend an Ability Camp and hosted a War of the Roses that included a date auction in which the bidders participate in an empathy dinner at the end of the week.

Delta Lambda also successfully raised over $12,000 at their Bike-A-Thon.

Recently, the chapter conducted an educational workshop on campus in partnership with Special Olympics and Sigma Tau Gamma Fraternity as a part of Spread the Word to End the Word. ď‚Ť pikapp.org/news

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