Alumni Association News
XI ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
South Carolina
Xi alumni gathered in Charleston on July 14, 2008, for an evening of recounting stories at Shem Creek in Mount Pleasant.
OMEGA ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
Kentucky
The 13th annual Bryan S. Clark Memorial Golf Scramble was once again a huge success with 80 Pikes in attendance. The alumni, both in attendance and not, showed their support by paying their alumni dues. The winning team included John Keller ’89, Dawson Updike ’89, Darin Holland ’88 and Trigg Mitchell ’92. The festivities continued with dinner and drinks at The World Famous Two Keys Tavern where the brothers enjoyed catching up with everyone and even making new friends between the different age groups. A big thank you goes out to John Franklin ’99, manager of Two Keys Tavern, and Alex Donoghue ’98 for sponsoring the dinner. The tournament could not have been such a success without all of the hard work by previous alumni association leaders, and the work of Larry Gatti ’93, Sean Crittendon ’93, Jason Rahmel ’02 and Will Gaunt ’01. All alumni are encouraged to update their contact information with Jason Rahmel at rahmelj1313@yahoo.com. Watch for information on the upcoming fall outing.
ALPHA GAMMA ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
Louisiana State
The Alpha Gamma Alumni Association would like to congratulate the Alpha Gamma active chapter for receiving the Level III recruitment award for having an increase in annual initiations of greater than 50% for the 2007-2008 school year. We encourage all alumni to attend the LSU Homecoming activities at the chapter house on September 27, 2008, from 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Join the alumni group for their annual tailgate party and enjoy jambalaya, baked beans, salad, refreshment and live music. The association is looking for alumni volunteers to be alumni big brothers for the fall 2008 pledge class. For information about serving as a big brother, contact Scott Hammatt ’98 at Scott.Hammatt@ge.com. Alumni association membership questions should be directed to Brian Stacy ’96 at brianstacy@bellsouth.net, and if you are not receiving the alumni association emails, please contact Chris Adams ’91 at Chris.Adams@lpl.com so he can add you to the distribution list.
ALPHA ZETA ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
Arkansas
The Alpha Zeta Alumni Association has been reorganized and reenergized, and encourages all alumni to stay in touch and participate in the association activities. Information on upcoming events may be found on the new website at www.hogpikealumni.com. Mark your calendars now to attend the Great Alpha Zeta Reunion of 2008. Actually, there will be three reunion events in Washington County the weekend of October 3 – 5, which is the Arkansas-Florida football game weekend. The pre-1966 guys and their guests will gather on Friday, October 3, for golf and a reception dinner at Springdale Country Club. The 1966-69 alumni will meet at the Hog Haus on Dickson Street on October 3, while the post 1970 group will be gathering at the Inn at Carnal Hall, also on October 3. Three great reunions on the same day! If you plan to attend and do not already have room reservations and/or football tickets, immediate action is necessary. Visit the website and click on the reunion08 tab from the home page for details on the events. In addition to the Friday evening events, plan on joining your alumni brothers at the Pike house for a game day brunch on Saturday, October 4. The time for the game day brunch will be posted on the website as soon as it is available. If you don’t want to go to the game, or can’t get tickets, there will be a “watch party” with a large screen TV at the Springdale Country Club. For those without internet access, the brothers to contact for reunion 08 information are: pre-1966, Bill Brady ’60 at 501-312-9027; 1966-69, Brant Croxdale ’68 at 479-841-6262 and post 1970, David Love ’73 at 847-540-9860.
The Monticello Corporation, the body that controls the operation of the chapter house, along with a committee of interested and concerned alumni, have been appointed to develop reasonable and achievable recommendation for the most cost-effective ways to approach the issue of upgrading the chapter house. They are reviewing options for the chapter house which range from moderate remodeling to extensive remodeling to rebuilding or replacing the chapter house. All of these options will be carefully considered and thoroughly weighed, with information being shared with alumni as it becomes available.
ALPHA KAPPA ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
Missouri Science and Technology
The alumni association continues to see increased alumni participation in their social and networking events and have seen added enthusiasm from alumni. The association, along with the Alpha Kappa Housing Corporation, sponsored a graduation luncheon for the May 2008 Alpha Kappa graduates. There were over 100 friends and family in attendance for the fifteen graduates, and the food and drinks provided allowed the families a place to relax after the graduation ceremony. This is a way for the alumni association and housing corporation to congratulate the new graduates and thank them for their hard work as Pi Kappa Alpha active members.
Also in May, the association held the annual alumni golf scramble which attracted 27 Pike golfers. Prizes were awarded for the longest drive, closest to the pin and best score. The association is looking forward to hosting the 2009 spring golf scramble. In addition to this event, the association has plans for a winery tour, attending a minor league baseball game and trivia night. For more information on these upcoming events, contact Chad Raley ’01 at CRaley1@hotmail.com.
ALPHA NU ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
Missouri
Construction is underway thanks to the more than 235 Alpha Nu alumni and undergraduates who have committed more than $650,000 to The Centennial Campaign for Alpha Nu: Building for the Future. The long-awaited renovation project, which will gut the second and third floors of the house and transform the chapter into state-of-the art student housing, is well on its way of reaching its goal of $1 million. With a campaign board of more than 20 dedicated alumni and more than 50 class leaders, Alpha Nu has seen strong volunteer participation.
But they still need more alumni support to quickly raise the remaining $350,000 to ensure the project is completed as envisioned. We also look forward to showcasing the project’s progress in 2009, when Alpha Nu will celebrate its 100 years at the University of Missouri-Columbia. Look for more details about the celebration coming soon! For information regarding the campaign, please contact campaign coordinator Robert Hankins at rhankins@penningtonco.com or
785-843-1661.
ALPHA OMICRON ALUMNI ASSOCIATION For Southwestern University’s Homecoming in the fall, the alumni association has reserved the banquet room at the Wildfire restaurant, 812 South Austin Avenue, Georgetown, from 7:00-10:00 p.m. on November 7, 2008, for alumni, actives and their guests. The following day, November 8, the AOAA will hold their annual officer elections at 1:30 p.m. at the chapter house on Southwestern’s campus, followed by an open house at 3:00 p.m. All alumni and guests are cordially invited to attend. Additional information may be obtained from association president, Dustin James ’78, at dustinexan@gmail.com or 832-265-4347.
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The Alpha Omicron Alumni Association enjoyed a wine and cheese party at the Houston home of Anita and Bill Smith ’70 in June 2008, in part to celebrate the success of the 100 100 Club, which to date has raised over $13,500 for alumni, active and rush events. The goal of the 100 100 Club is to obtain contributions from at least 100 men of $100 or more, and the AOAA is well on its way to meeting that goal.ALPHA RHO ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
Ohio State
The Alpha Rho Alumni Association recently assisted the active chapter in identifying, selecting and installing a new chapter advisor. The group is now seeking interested volunteers to participate on an Alumni Advisory Board. The board strives toward a goal of ensuring common mistakes are not repeated, resources are adequately utilized, and proven methods are not forgotten through regular communication and interaction with the active brothers they advise. Central Ohio area Pike alumni who are interested in volunteering for the Alumni Advisory Board should contact Justin Jackson ’02 at justinryanjackson@yahoo.com for more information.
The annual golf outing was held in May 2008 at Blackhawk Golf Club in Galena, Ohio. Despite a near rain-out, twenty brothers and guests attended the scramble to support the active chapter at Ohio State. Alumni, mark your calendar for the Ohio State Homecoming Barbeque with the active chapter prior to the 8:00 p.m. game on October 25, 2008. For details on events or volunteer opportunities within the Alpha Rho Alumni Association, please contact Justin Jackson or check the alumni pages at http://www.osupikes.org.
BETA GAMMA ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
Kansas
The 11th annual Beta Gamma Alumni Association golf tournament will be held Friday, October 10, 2008, at Sycamore Ridge Golf Course in Kansas City. The tournament will be a four man scramble with lunch being provided prior to the 1:00 p.m. shotgun start. Tournament fees are set at $80 per player. The tournament will be followed by a short meeting regarding chapter housing options. The chapter will host a tailgate party the following day, October 11, 2008, prior to the KU – Colorado football game in Lawrence, as they will for most of the Jayhawks’ home football games. You may visit the chapter website at www.betagammapikes.com for tailgate information. You may contact Rod Eisenhauer ’89 at rod.eisenhauer@pcg.com or 913-314-1196 for more information on alumni association events.
BETA PHI ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
Purdue
The second annual Old Master’s program was held at the chapter house on March 1, 2008. This new program is designed to bring distinguished Beta Phi alumni back to campus to meet with the undergraduates and to provide insight into the secrets of their success. This year the group included Brian Doolittle ’67, Steve Mathy ’79 and Russ Strobach ’82. These gentlemen, selected by members of the Home Association and Foundation Board, arrived on Saturday morning and joined the undergraduates in a formal brunch. After recognizing the honored alums, everyone adjourned to the living room for breakout sessions. In a small group format, each speaker discussed the paths of their careers, the tools they used to find success and how their experience as a member of PKA influenced their journey. This program will not only strengthen the bond between alumni and students, but will also give back to the Fraternity by providing insight and assistance to the young brothers who are preparing for their own careers. The campus functions were funded by the Beta Phi Foundation, but the speakers provided their own transportation to Purdue.
GAMMA BETA ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
Nebraska
The Gamma Beta Alumni Association held a successful golf tournament in August 2008 at Miracle Hill Golf Course. In addition to the annual golf tournament, the Gamma Beta Alumni Association hosted a fall alumni weekend which included a tailgate party prior to a football game. The association appreciates the involvement of those who attended these events, and encourages all alumni to attend future association events. Mark your calendars now for the April 2009 ten year anniversary of the Gamma Beta Chapter. For information on upcoming events, contact Kevin Klein ’99 at pkaklein@cox.net.