Pi Kappa Alpha, Zeta Pi Chapter

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The Tampa Bay Pi Kappa Alpha Alumni Association has officially been chartered and is now up and running as of July 31st 2010. If you are a Brother and live in the Tampa Bay area please check out our group for more info on the association and its future!

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World renowned portrait artist Paul Joseph Penczner, a 1994 special initiate of the Delta Zeta Chapter at the University of Memphis, passed away at the age of 93 after a short illness on Sunday June 27th at his home in Memphis, TN.

 

A Hungary born artist, Paul also served as a Lieutenant in World War II.  In 1951, he and his wife Jolanda immigrated to Memphis; shortly after in 1954, opening the “Penczner Fine Art Studio” in Midtown.  In recognition of his great work, in 1995, the mayors of Memphis and Shelby County officially named June 15th “Paul Penczner Day”.

 

As one of the most well known Memphian artists, Paul’s accolades showcase his amazing talent.  After winning awards from the Smithsonian, and with his work adorning the walls of the white house, one of his more notable recognitions is Pope John Paul II accepting his depictions of Jesus and the twelve apostles into the Vatican Museum. 

 

Along with his contributions to the city of Memphis, Paul left a lasting impression on our Fraternity.  If anyone has ever received a tour of Memorial Headquarters, Penczner’s work is hard to miss.  Entering the rotunda, you are surrounded by six exquisite oil paintings of our founders, all of which were painted by Paul.  The majority of the paintings within the museum are Penczner paintings, including copies of his depiction of Jesus and the twelve apostles that were accepted into the Vatican.

 

Paul Joseph Penczner was born on September 17th, 1916, and is survived by his wife of 60 years Jolanda, his two sons Paul and Marius, three daughters-in-law, Jung-Mi (Rosita), Nancy and Debbie, along with his four grandchildren and many friends.  The Fraternity sends it’s condolences to the family and friends of Brother Penczner.

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Hello Fellow Brothers/Friends,

 

This past weekend myself and a few of our brothers & alumni attended the 2010 International Pi Kappa Alpha convention which was held in Austin, TX. The Epsilon Delta chapter of the University of North Texas received their second Raymond L. Orians Chapter Excellence Award!

 

The Epsilon Delta alumni advisory board was also recognized as the Alumni Advisory Board of the year!

Congrats to our chapter/alumni for all your hard work and accomplishments this previous year!

 

J Dar
Pi Kappa Alpha
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Pictured above is the men's "A" league softball championship team

 

The Iota Gamma chapter of Pi Kappa Alpha won the all-campus intramural championship this year for the 8th time in 10 years! It was a blowout victory, winning by an overwhelming  2,715 points.

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The 6th Annual Dr. Kent Estes Memorial Golf Tournament raised $5100 for UNK scholarships this year. Thanks to all of those that played in the tournament or donated to the Dr. Kent Estes Scholarship Fund. We hope to see everyone back next year for another great tournament!

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We did it guys, and I do not mean we as in PIKES.  Yes, we were recognized for having written the most letters, but this was and is not about us. This is about the whole of Chico State, the student body, the faculty, and the staff. Yes, we are an individual campus organization and are proud of this accomplishment, but the success of this event is something to be shared and not hoarded. We are proud, we are glad, and we are thankful that through such an amazing act consuming only our time and ability to jot down names and addresses we helped raise enough money to help save the lives of children who otherwise would have no hope for survival.

 

I’m not sure if anyone really understands the impact of what Chico State has done, but I for one felt it firsthand this afternoon while at the Up’Till’Dawn ceremony in front of Kendall Hall. As I stood there in the presence of the frame which was given to us by the children of St. Jude’s, one which contained their own hand drawn pictures of happy children complete with words of gratitude I was swarmed with an overwhelming sense of happiness, gratitude and disbelief at what we as a school had done.

 

We gave these kids hope guys, because of our efforts they have the potential opportunity to survive another day; THEY HAVE A CHANCE, this is huge. It is life, something almost all of us take for granted every day and every weekend while we’re out throwing our own lives to fate as we chug alcohol and do ridiculous things for entertainment and not ever think twice about. They will live, and I for one am honored that we had a chance to participate in an event which will ensure that those children will wake up again and have another opportunity to laugh, to play, to be with their friends and family, and live a life which every child should be entitled to.

 

The St. Jude’s representative who was present during the ceremony informed us that during the early days of St. Jude’s most of the cancer stricken children at the hospital only had a 20% chance of survival, a statistic which is horrifying in any situation. But through the years and with the help of events like Up’Til’Dawn the funds which were, and are raised have helped raise that survival statistic to 80%. This truly is something amazing.

 

In the wake of such a horrific event which occurred only two weeks ago, an event which we as PIKES felt first hand, it is very uplifting to have seen our own Joseph Igbineweka deliver a speech of thanksgiving to the university for having helped reach the goal of raising one million dollars for St Jude’s.  Chico State is hardly recognized for the good things that we do and truly, it is very gratifying to know that we CAN come together and make miracles happen.

 

Everywhere up and down the coast of California people refer to us at Chico State as the kids who just like to party and only make it on the news when tragedy strikes, or when havoc is wrecked on the streets of downtown Chico.  But this event, this act of selflessness, will hopefully show the state and the rest of the country that we ARE serious students who DO care about more than wild nights, alcohol, and partying. We care, and we proved it.

 

Be proud gentlemen, we as a school did something great, and our contribution as PIKES to this project helped make an impact which we can only ever wonder about, because really, most of us do not know what those children are going through and probably never will, but what we DO know for sure is that we CAN help save lives, we CAN make a difference, and we ARE proud, because we know we’re not just a bunch of party kids. We care, and this time we showed not just the country, but the world what Chico State can do.

 

Be Proud.

 

Ali Landeros

The Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity

Public Relations Chair

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The past week was a busy one for the Iota Gamma chapter. It began on Thursday April 22nd where several Pikes worked security for the Kellie Pickler concert that was hosted in the UNK Health and Sports Center. After the concert the members stayed around to help tear down the stage. They were able to meet Kellie Pickler and took a picture with her holding an "I Heart Pi K A Shirt" which were sold to help support the Kent Estes Memorial Golf Tournament.

 

 

The week continued on Saturday, April 24th with the Kent Estes Memorial Golf Tournament. Junior Luke Gentrup planned the event and did an excellent job. The tournament and Black Tie see a large amount of alumni come back and it is always great to catch-up with them. The only problem the tournament faced was the weather as it began to pour down rain near the end, but the players were able to finish their rounds. The winning team consisted of: Senior Josh Jensen, Sophomore Beau Beckwith, and Alumni Craig Zegers and Ben Allemann. The group shot a 55.

 

After the golf tournament was Black Tie which was planned by Senior Ben Schleiger. After working hard on the golf tournament all day we relaxed and had a good time! The event began with a dinner and award ceremony hosted at the Holiday Inn followed by a dance shortly after. Special thanks has to go out to the Younes family who has always been kind and helped us with our events. There were nine awards given out at Black Tie that were previously voted upon by the chapter, and are listed below.

 

New Member of the Year- David Caskey

Community Serviceman of the Year- Andi Diediker

Leader of the Year- Bill Hayward

Athlete of the Year- Shad Cooney

Gentleman of the Year- Ben Schleiger

Geek of the Year- Clay McPeak

Pike of the Year- Nate Summerfield

Diamond Girls- Alexis Luther and Allie Primm

Dream Girl- Sarah Nordhues

 

Former Chapter Advisor Craig Johring came back for the event from Mexico City. He awarded Senior Eric Hinze with the Johring Award that was previously given to the chapter but had not been handed out in a couple of years. It goes to a member of the house who has shown exceptional leadership quality. Hinze received an 1865 sabre, the sword thought to be carried by the Founders and is a key piece in our shield.

 

The next night, Sunday, April 25th, the chapter went through Executive Board Transitions and Alumni Charge. All executive positions except for the President went through voting and had new members. The executive board also had some minor changes including merging the Corresponding and Recording Secretaries into one position and adding Member Development as an exec position. Below you can find the complete list of new exec positions:

 

Member-at-Large- Cody Bland

Recruitment- Paul Knuston and Nate Summerfield

Member Development- Taylor Hyatt

Secretary- Erik Dodge

Treasurer- Jason Teten

New Member Educator- Elliot Becker

Sergeant at Arms- John Bettles

External Vice President- Reggie Ruhl

Internal Vice President- Andi Diediker

President- Bill Hayward

 

Following the Executive Board Transitions the chapter went through Alumni Charge. At least point we recognized 11 members who have contributed to the house and are leaving the chapter. They will be missed within the walls of the chapter but will always be members of Pi Kappa Alpha!

 

Skylar Hinrichs

Eric Hinze

Lukas Holoubek

Joshua Jensen

Noah Lauby

Clay McPeak

Christopher Obradovich

Nathan Sheldon

Ryan Sloan

Wyatt Adams

David Caskey

 

It was a busy week where many alumni came back for the golf tournament and Black Tie, many members went alumni, and a new executive board took over the house. Not to mention Kellie Pickler holding a shirt saying she loves Pike!

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Epsilon Chapter has had a long history of success on the athletic fields and in all forms of competition.  The 2009-2010 Academic Year has been no exception.  Pike continually competes in every intramural sport offered by Virginia Tech, and prides itself in its success not only in terms of wins and losses, but in the way that Pikes carry themselves on and off the field.  Pike competes in two different areas of athletics: the intramural sports that are run by VT Recreational Sports, and open to all university members, and the IFC tournaments which are 6 single-elimination tournaments held each year that are open to each Fraternity.  Below are some of the accomplishments thats Pikes have achieved in between the lines this year.

 

Soccer: Intrmaural (3rd Place), IFC (2nd Place)

Volleyball: IFC (2nd Place)

Flag Football: IFC (Champions)

3v3 Basketball: PIKE A Team - Intramural (Champions), Pike Dream Team - Intramural (2nd Place)

USOA Preseason Basketball Tournament: Intramural (Champions, Men's and Co-Rec)

USOA Dodgeball Tournament: Pike A Team - Intramural (Champions), Pike Dream Team - Intramural (2nd Place)

5v5 Basketball: Intramural (Champions), IFC (Champions), Co-Rec Intramural (Champions)

Note: Pike A and Pike Co-Rec 5v5 Basketball teams both went undefeated in USOA, Intramural, and IFC Play, with a record of 28-0

Innertube Water Polo: IFC (Champions), Intramural (Playoffs still in progress, Pike is vying for its 5th consecutive Water Polo Championship)

 

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The Interfraternity Council of Virginia Tech, the organization that governs over 30 IFC organizations at Virginia Tech, published its year in review newsletter recently.  The Newsletter is sent around the campus and community so that everyone can see the positive impacts that Greek Organizations have in Blacksburg.  Pike stood out once again, being noted for dominance in athletics, success in philanthropies, and overall excellence as a chapter (being one of only 3 chapters to receive Academy of Excellence recognition).  

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We have been utilizing a website called icontact.com to send out mass emails to the brotherhood.  It seems that many of these emails are landing in your spam folders.  I send one out on 8/29/09 titles GOAA on the Move.  Please check your spam folder and check it as "Not Spam" this will ensure that you receive any future emails from the GOAA.

 

Jay

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