Congratulations to the new Chi class of the Eta Upsilon chapter of Pi Kappa Phi!
Formal rush was held during the first week of the spring semester. There are 18 associate brothers, making it the largest new class at Eta Upsilon to date. We hope that you look forward to your associate period as much as we do, and welcome you to Pi Kappa Phi!
Congratulations to the New Exec!! - 11/19/2007
On Sunday, November 19, the chapter held the annual executive council elections. Congratulations to the newly elected officers:
Archon: Jason Marsico
Vice Archon: Justin Mattingly
Treasurer: James Sharpe
Secretary: Paul Rotella
Warden: Jon Decker
Historian: Ben Martindale
Chaplain: Zach Heimach
Push America Executive Officer: Tim Hake
Also, congratulations to the latest Pi Kapps on the new Interfraternity Council: Joshua Kaback, Stew Meeker, and Paul Rotella.
Greek Week!!!! - 9/25/2007
Congratulations to Eta Upsilon for finishing 7th in Greek Week.
Greek Week was highlighted by: 2nd place in Bandstand with Tri-Delt
4th Place in Volleyball
6th Place in Puddle Pull
Check out the Bandstand performance.
Thanks to all who participated and cheered us on!
Recruitment - 2/22/2007
Interesting in Joining Pi Kapp?
Spring Rush is April 2-4 from 6-10pm.
If you have any questions or want more information, e-mail our recruitment team at pikapprush@gmail.com
Hope to see you soon!
Congratulations to the New Executive Council!!! - 12/1/2006
On Sunday, November 4, the Eta Upsilon chapter held its annual executive council elections. Congratulations to the following people for their newly elected positions:
Archon: Eric McNeiley
Vice Archon: Paul Rotella
Treasurer: Erik Ahlin
Secretary: Drew Thompson
Warden: Jason Marsico
Historian: Jonathan Decker
Chaplain: Kevin “McD” McDonald
Push America Executive Officer: Joshua Poling
The new executive council is already underway for planning the next year at Miami. All members—active and alumni—should be excited to once again have great leadership running the chapter.
Greeks Illustrated - 11/2/2006
Homecoming
Pi Kapp was one of just six fraternities and sororities that
earned a pizza party and a suite at the new Goggin Ice Arena for a game of their
choice for their strong showing of 80% of the chapter in attendance at the
football game Homecoming weekend.
Congratulations Justin Harvey, Fraternity Man of the Month!
Justin Harvey (Xi #192) came to Miami as a Harrison Scholar and continues to actively contribute to the program by mentoring younger members of the program and tutoring other students in low to mid-level math courses.
In addition
to this Justin is an avid sports fan and has announced games for the Miami Redhawks
Fraternity Man of the Month Hockey for the past four years and recently has begun
broadcasting duties for the football team as well. The brothers of Pi Kappa Phi
feel that Justin lives what it means to be a Pi Kapp and an ideal member of the
Greek Community. He lives up to the highest ideals of scholarship, shows great
character in his involvement and lead by example in challenging those around him
to be better men. Congratulations Justin!
GAP Weekend
This weekend, over half of our active chapter traveled to Toledo,
OH to work on a service project.
The project was put on by our national outreach program
Push America. Push strives to raise awareness, build empathy, teamwork, and integrity
for and with people with disabilities. We arrived on Friday, meeting other Pi Kapp
chapters from elsewhere in the region at Camp Miakonda, a Boy Scout camp that also
hosts events and activities for people with muscular dystrophy. Throughout the weekend,
Pi Kapps paved a 300 yard path that lead to an archery course and a fort. Paving
the pathway makes it possible for people in wheelchairs to access the once sand-surrounded
site. Brother Kevin Michell said, “I probably wouldn’t have remembered another weekend
in Oxford, but I know I will never forget the weekend I touched the lives of many.”
- submitted by Ryan Troescher (Rho #216)
Ryan Troescher (Rho #216) will compete to win the hearts
of the Alpha Phi sisters and other campus women while raising money for Cardiac Awareness.
All funds raised from this event will benefit the Alpha Phi Foundation. The Alpha Phi
Foundation is a funding source for education in women’s cardiac health, leadership
development, and philanthropy.
Eighteen Pi Kapps from MiamiUniversity participated in this
weekend’s GAP Weekend at CampMiakonda.Along with brothers from the Univ. of Toledo,
Bowling Green Univ., Michigan
State Univ., Morehead State Univ., and the Univ. of Kentucky,
approximately 70 Pi Kapps finished a wheelchair
accessible path, cleared multiple camp sites, and created a large retaining
wall out of railroad ties.Thanks for
your service and thank you Camp Miakonda!
Pi Kapp wins second in the Alumni Association Homecoming decoration contest! Stephen Lightner (Sigma #219) officiates with style. (right)
No Boundaries Week! - 10/11/2006
October is National Disability Awareness Month, and through Pi Kappa Phi’s national service organization Push America, we have the opportunity to bring No Boundaries Week to Miami University. This week of events is different at every campus, but the goal is the same; spread a message of acceptance and understanding for people with disabilities and raise money for the programs of Push America. Join us for the following events during the week of October 9-15 and do your part to raise awareness.
The Pi Kappa Phi 10th Anniversary celebration is quickly approaching; and we need your assistance to make this event a success. Our HY 10th Anniversary Host Committee has worked in conjunction with The Miami University Alumni Association to provide an easy means of registering for the event. You can access it here:
Please take a moment to review the site and register for the event. Registration for this event will end September 11, 2006. The page displays the names of the brothers who have already registered and are planning on attending. Get your name on the list! Register today so that we can ensure we’ve booked the appropriate amount of space. Bring your wife, partner, soul-mate – everyone is welcome! Undergraduates need not register for this event.
The planning committee has put together an exciting weekend, with registration options provided a-la carte. Activities range from a social event planned for Friday evening, a Miami University football game, and a marquis banquet celebrating our 10th anniversary. If you missed the Miami dining hall cuisine, we’ve even scheduled a going away brunch at Hamilton Dining Hall on Sunday morning.
Come back to Mother Miami to reconnect with the brotherhood you helped create! We look forward to hosting you this September.
Erik Garrett
Information Technology Director
Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity
PO Box 240526
Charlotte, NC 28224
704.504.0888 ext. 105
704.504.0880 fax
egarrett@pikapp.org
www.pikapp.org
Push America Summer Events - 7/11/2006
Proud to Be!
EMPIRE, CO - Seven members of the Eta Upsilon (Miami University) chapter of Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity have decided to forgo summer jobs and/or career plans to do something else: serve. From early June to the middle of August, these Pi Kappa Phi's will travel around the country, touching the lives of others and serving people with disabilities. Recent graduates Adam Solarz and Mike Domek will cycle over 3000 miles from the west coast to Washington in the Journey of Hope. Build America is a construction journey to camps serving people with disabilities, manned by Pi Kappa Phi's Joe Ripberger, Dave Sorrell, Josh Poling, Brian Mahar, and Ryan Swensen. Both efforts end August 12th on the steps of our nation's capitol. Good luck boys!
Push America Summer Events Participants
Adam Solarz
Mike Domek
Brian Mahar
Josh Poling
Joe Ripberger
Dave Sorrell
Ryan Swensen
10th Anniversary Registration! - 6/28/2006
The Pi Kappa Phi 10th Anniversary celebration is quickly approaching; and we need your assistance to make this event a success. Our HY 10th Anniversary Host Committee has worked in conjunction with The Miami University Alumni Association to provide an easy means of registering for the event. You can access it here:
Please take a moment to review the site and register for the event. Registration for this event will end September 11, 2006. The page displays the names of the brothers who have already registered and are planning on attending. Get your name on the list! Register today so that we can ensure we’ve booked the appropriate amount of space. Bring your wife, partner, soul-mate – everyone is welcome! Undergraduates need not register for this event.
The planning committee has put together an exciting weekend, with registration options provided a-la carte. Activities range from a social event planned for Friday evening, a Miami University football game, and a marquis banquet celebrating our 10th anniversary. If you missed the Miami dining hall cuisine, we’ve even scheduled a going away brunch at Hamilton Dining Hall on Sunday morning.
Come back to Mother Miami to reconnect with the brotherhood you helped create! We look forward to hosting you this September.
Erik Garrett
Information Technology Director
Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity
PO Box 240526
Charlotte, NC 28224
704.504.0888 ext. 105
704.504.0880 fax
egarrett@pikapp.org
www.pikapp.org
Push Camp - 3/20/2006
Congratulations
on a job well done!
This year 12 men from Eta Upsilon traveled to Carbondale, IL to volunteer their time at the Touch of
Nature Environmental Center. Along with Pi Kapps from Truman State Univ., Iowa State Univ., SUNY-Brockport, Bradley University, and the Univ. of North Dakota, the brothers completed six new roofs & multiple door awnings on the cabins used by the summer campers during Camp Little Giant, the first of its kind in the country to provide this experience to people with disabilities. Thank you for using your spring break to participate in Push Camp!
Push Camp 2006 Participants
Andy Bailer
Justin Harvey
Brian Mahar
Josh Poling
Eric Berkey
Justin Jodrey
Kevin McDonald
Joe Ripberger
Doug Fletcher
Pat Manley
Eric McNeily
Ryan Swensen
Parents Weekend 2006 - 2/20/2006
*Link Updated 2/22/06* This weekend we welcome the parents of the brothers of Pi Kappa Phi! Follow the link to get details and the weekend's schedule.
As a special addition to the weekend, Chad Coltrane, CEO of Push America, will be joining us on Sunday morning for our Push Miss-A-Meal breakfast.
Sigma Class carries us towards the future - 1/16/2006
Congratulations to the new associates: SIGMA CLASS:
Eric Blume
Joshua Kaback
Stephen Lightner
Jason Marsico
Matt Mossman
Paul Rotella
Mark Sargent
Gordy Siefring
The Brothers of the Eta Upsilon Chapter of Pi Kappa Phi are proud to have you be a part of our fraternity, and we look forward to getting to know each and everyone of you better during your associate period. We feel that you will provide us with strength and we hope that during you associate process we can build you into Pi Kapps that are proud of their fraternity. Congratulations again.
Congrats to the new Executive Council - 12/5/2005
The 2006 Exec:
Archon: Joe Ripberger
Vice-Archon: Eric McNeily
Treasurer: Doug Fletcher
Secretary: Brian Mahar
Warden: Josh Poling
Historian: Ryan Swensen
Chaplain: Jake Kaple
Push Executive Officer: Troeger Van Treese
Also, Eric Berkey will be serving as IFC VP of Programming, where he will try to overcome the damage done by Hutch.
Turkey Bowl Order Restored - 11/20/2005
The balance of the universe was restored today at Talawanda Middle School when the Old Guys in Yellow beat the Young Guys in Blue 26-6. After an early halfback pass for TD from Joe Ripberger to Brian Mahar, Old struck again in the third with another long TD reception by Mahar, the game's MVP.
Last year's MVP KRIS got into the endzone for a score in the 4th to bring Young within a touchdown, but the men in gold answered quickly with a touchdown pass to Mike Domek. The game was iced by a fumble return for TD by Adam Blott to finish the scoring.
In common Turkey Bowl subplots, Troeger Van Treese went down with a high ankle sprain, Mike Dwyer earned a dead-arm, and there were no fights although the usual bitching and angry finger pointing took place. Order was quickly restored by the game's single referee, Kevin McDonald.
All-in-all, brotherhood was had by all, and the day was capped off with a wonderful Thanksgiving feast cooked by Justin Jodrey, Ryan Cook, Josh Poling, among others.
Homecoming - 9/9/2005
Welcome back to alumni, family, and friends. Homecaming Game vs. Western Michigan is 2PM on Saturday. Be safe, have fun, and remember to donate to the Red Cross Katrina Relief Effort outside of Yager Stadium before the football game.
UIFI - 7/27/2005
BLOOMINGTON,IN - Vice Archon Eric Berkey represented Miami University and Pi Kappa Phi at the Epsilon Pi session of the North-American Interfraternity Conference's UIFI Leadership Summit at Indiana University.
In addition to meeting greek brothers and sisters from across the United States, Eric learned about the changes that are required in the Greek Community. According to NIC VP Peter Smithhisler, ten national fraternities will close their doors in ten years if liability insurance rates continue to rise.
Eric returns to Miami ready to lead with values based action and to work to strengthen our Greek Community back on campus. Pi Kappa Phi's are leaders by choice, and that's exactly what we intend to do: lead.
Summer BBQ - 6/30/2005
OXFORD, OH- In case you haven't noticed, the annual Pi Kapp Summer BBQ takes place this weekend at the chapter house.
Festivities include "grilling and hanging out," according to alum and Housing Corp. Prez Ryan Dlugosz.
Brother and Chapter Advisor John Healy is putting together a tournement of "Texas Hold'em" for all those interested.
JOH Mail Drops - 6/23/2005
If anyone would like to send words of encouragement to Matt Steiger (South), Mike Dwyer (South), or Dennis Bolus (North), here are the mailing addresses and dates!
To Send Mail to the JOH SOUTH TEAM (mail must ARRIVE by said date):
JUNE 25TH
Brett Erickson
3120 N. Arizona Ave. Suite 102
Chandler, AZ 85225
Attn: Journey of Hope
Name of Rider
JULY 6th
Leslie Lawner
712 North Lea
Roswell, NM 88201
Attn: Journey of Hope
Name of Rider
JULY 15th (Steiger's B-Day)
Randy Stillinger
6029 Hilltop Dr
Watauga, TX 76148
Attn: Journey of Hope
Name of Rider
JULY 24th
Jeff Cull 338 Riverdale Dr
Tuscalossa, AL 35406
Attn: Journey of Hope
Name of Rider
AUGUST 2nd
Push America
C/O Basil Lyberg
P.O. Box 241368
Charlotte, NC 28224
Attn: Journey of Hope
Name of Rider
For JOH NORTH TEAM (mail must ARRIVE by said date):
JULY 3
T.J. Sullivan
1599 South Joliet St.
Aurora, CO 80012
Attn: Journey of Hope
Team Member
JULY 12
Westwood Church
c/o Connie Wismer
13056 Atwood Avenue
Omaha, NE 68144
Attn: Journey of Hope
Team Member
JULY 21
Independence First
c/o Kathy Mohar
600 West Virginia Street, Suite 205
Milwaukee, WI 53204
Attn: Journey of Hope
Team Member
AUGUST 1
Cleveland Clinic Children’s Hospital for Rehabilitation
c/o Carrie Currit
2801 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive
Cleveland, OH 44104
Attn: Journey of Hope
Team Member
Pi Kapp College Graduates Three Eta Ups - 6/23/2005
CHARLOTTE, NC- This June, three members of Eta Upsilon chapter of Pi Kappa Phi completed their sessions at Pi Kapp College.
Adam Solarz went through the Archon's College, learning leadership, team building, goal setting, and life skills.
Josh Poling navigated the Push America College, coming out with strong new ideas for the Eta Ups to flourish through their national outreach program.
Eric Berkey completed Recruitment Boot Camp, a nationally reknowned recruitment workshop. Eric comes out of Pi Kapp College and RBC fired up to bring in a great new class of Pi Kapps at Miami and is equiped with techniques and plans to ensure his success as Vice Archon.
Great job, Pi Kapps, and remember: WE WILL LEAD!
Special thanks to Eta Up Alumni John T. Healy, Josh Lundell, and Erik Garrett for their representing Eta Up as facilitators and coordinators of the national event.
Congrats to the Seniors - 5/9/2005
Thank you for your dedication to Pi Kappa Phi...now get a life and find a job!:
157 Dennis Behrens
158 Eric White
159 Matt Steiger
162 Wesley Groves
164 John Entsminger
167 Dennis Bolus
173 Dan Brewer
184 Rob DeVries
194 Ranjan Emani
Congrats to End of Year Award Winners '05! - 4/26/2005
1. The Andrew Alexander Kroeg Award: Dedicated to the Pi Kapp with the strongest commitment to Intramural Activity:
Mike Domek
2. The Michael D. Kokkinen Award: The Advisor with the strongest dedication to the chapter:
John Healy, Chapter Advisor
3. The Give-A-Push Award: The Pi Kapp with the greatest commitment to philanthropic activity:
Mike Dwyer
4. Lawrence Harry Mixson Award: The Pi Kapp with the strongest dedication to brotherhood:
Brian Mahar
5. Joel A. Kammeyer Award: The Most Outstanding Associate:
Omicron Class - Pat Manley
Pi Class - Josh Poling
6. The Simon Fogarty Jr. Award: The Pi Kapp who most exemplifies academic excellence:
The Matador
7. The Gregory Grilliot Award: The Most Outstanding Leader:
Adam Solarz
8. Patrick Schaefer Award: Pi Kapp Man of the Year:
Ryan Swensen
Push Camp Clemson, SC - 3/11/2005
13 Men of Class will be dedicating part of their spring break to serving people with disabilities at Clemson University Outdoor Lab by building cabins and outdoor facilities. After Clemson, the fun buses will head to a Myrtle Beach house on the water to relax before heading back to the cold of the Midwest.
Brother Ryan Swensen Returns from Operation Iraqi Freedom - 3/4/2005
Today at 4pm, the brothers of Pi Kappa Phi will be travelling to Eaton, OH to welcome our brother Ryan after his 14 month tour of duty in the Middle East. Welcome home, Ryan, we are proud of you!
Awareness - 3/2/2005
Eight Pi Kapps represented at ZTA's 6th annual Susan B. Komen Breast Cancer Banquet last night - Proud to be.
I - Week! - 2/28/2005
Throw it up for the Pi's
Eta Upsilon Push - 2/27/2005
Special thanks to Push Chairman Mike Dwyer for spearheading the Best Buddy friendship visits to the Miami hockey Game, Krispy Kreme donut fundraiser and Spring Break Push Camp Trip to Clemson University Outdoor Lab location. Keep up the good work men!
House Improvements - 2/27/2005
The hard work has paid off as the newly renovated basement of the Chapter house looks better than ever. Special thanks to Doug Fletcher and the Pi Class for construction of the Speakerbox class project made from donated wood.
Parents Weekend - 2/27/2005
And the Oscar goes to.....
Thanks to all who made Parents Weekend 2005 possible including Historian Brian Mahar. It wouldn't have been the same without the gift of music, or something similar to it like karaoke.
Push Summer Events - 2/1/2005
After attending Midyear Leadership Conference in Charlotte, NC, five Eta Up's are geared up to participate in national Push events this summer. Representing the chapter on Build America are Dennis Behrens and Brandon Jackson. Eta Upsilon returns to the Journey of Hope with three cyclists. They are Matt Steiger, Mike Dwyer, and Dennis Bolus. Keep checking for more announcements about summer events as more brothers are becoming interested in participating. Please visit http://www.pushamerica.com/ for more information or to contribute electronically.
Pi Kapp Athletics - 2/1/2005
Pi Kapp athletics are reaching mid season with many teams in the playoff hunt. Schedules and results can be accessed on the MU Intramural website: www.muohio.edu/intramurals
and the Goggin Ice Arena website at www.gogginzone.com.
All associates and actives are welcome and encouraged to play on as many teams as possible. Keep up the good work and respect the letters on all playing fields.
Pi Class - 1/20/2005
Formal Recruitment has ended with Eta Upsilon adding 11 new men who will be initiated as the Pi Class in 2005. Congratulations to the new men who will lead the chapter into the future!
Congrats! - 1/18/2005
Congrats to Karl Flatau who is now engaged to long time girl friend Emily Mowrer. Best of luck to them in the future.
Push Summer Events. - 1/15/2005
After attending Midyear Leadership Conference in Charlotte, NC, five Eta Up's are geared up to participate in national Push events this summer. Representing the chapter on Build America are Dennis Behrens and Brandon Jackson. Eta Upsilon returns to the Journey of Hope with three cyclists. They are Matt Steiger, Mike Dwyer, and Dennis Bolus. Keep checking for more announcements about summer events as more brothers are becoming interested in participating. Please visit http://www.pushamerica.com/ for more information or to contribute electronically.
Formal Recruitment 2005 - 1/11/2005
Pi Kappa Phi gears up to recruit the next generation of leaders and brothers for the chapter. There are many events in the next week, so check the calandar to confirm times and dates. Go Pi Kapp!
Disgrace in Oxford - 11/22/2004
Young Guys 14
Old Guys 8 F OT
Whip Crackers - 11/8/2004
What happened on Sunday November 7? Well, after 8 hours we have finally picked the individuals that will be leading our fraternity through 2005. First, it should be noted that this chapter is full of passion and has a commitment to leadership, and because of that, all of the individuals that ran for a position should be proud of themselves., for with this much passion and commitment, we will definitely be building this chapter to our goals of “First in 2009”. As a brother, I am proud of all of you. Now, for what everyone is waiting for, here is the break up of our future leaders to the executive council: Archon, Adam Solarz; Vice Archon, Eric Berkey; Treasurer, Adam Blott; Secretary, Justin Harvey; Warden, Brandon Jackson; Historian, Brian Mahar; Chaplain, Joe Ripberger. Also, let us give a shout out to the new committee chairs: Social (Fall 2005), Jake Kaple; Push, Mike Dwyer; Brotherhood, Dave Sorrell and Kris Gates (CO chairs); Athletics, Mike Domek. Congratulations to all of you, and now, let us all get excited for the next year.
Greek Week - 8/31/2004
Greek Week begins September 9th, puddle pull will be on the 19th. contact Solarz for the practice schedule.
Retreat - 8/31/2004
Pi Kapp returns from fall retreat pumped up ready to push the chapter over the top!
Centennial gets an X Factor - 8/19/2004
Archon Dennis Behrens, Secretary Brandon Jackson, and Push and Member Ed Chair Adam Solarz represented Eta Upsilon at the Pi Kappa Phi Hundred Year Anniversary and 49th Supreme Chapter this year. All three men come back to the chapter ready to uplift and inspire the chapter of men. Also represented Eta Upsilon were Erik Garret (staff), Josh Lundell (staff), Josh Wellen (Staff), John Healy (chapter advisor), Brandon Tudor (alumnus), Mike Kudravetz (alumnus), and guest of honor, Ryan Swenson on leave from his base in Iraq. Ryan gave an exceptional speech and donated the flag of Pi Kappa Phi that had been hanging in his HumVee back to the fraternity. Thank you Ryan for representing Eta Up wonderfully.
Summer News - 6/7/2004
Anthony Holman, playing under the psudonem "Brad Richards" has been tearing up the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the Tampa Bay Lightning. Root him on by watching on ABC and ESPN. In other news, the BBQ is scheduled for July 10 so bring yourself, your friends, your girlfriend, your boyfriend, and a go-get-em attitude!
Summertime, the Livin's Easy - 5/10/2004
Oh hello. Apparantly, in the course of your summer boredom, you have come accross, pikappaphi.com. Browse around, check out the new pictures added by the honorable historian, Dan Brewer.
Remember friends, the annual Summer BBQ is tenetively scheduled for July 10 at the house. See you there!
X-Factor!
Throw it up for the Omicrons - 5/6/2004
Nate Moore
Pat Manley
Nick Pettit
Justin Jodrey
Kris Gates
Gary Friske
Brandon Rein
Congrats all End of Year Award Winners! - 5/6/2004
1. The Andrew Alexander Kroeg Award: Dedicated to the Pi Kapp with the strongest commitment to Intramural Activity.
Dan Brewer
2. The Michael D. Kokkinen Award: The Advisor with the strongest dedication to the chapter
John Healy, Chapter Advisor
3. The Give-A-Push Award: The Pi Kapp with the greatest commitment to philanthropic activity
Adam Solarz
4. Lawrence Harry Mixson Award: The Pi Kapp with the strongest dedication to brotherhood
Matt Steiger
5. Joel A. Kammeyer Award: The Most Outstanding Associate
Dave Sorrell
6. The Simon Fogarty Jr. Award: The Pi Kapp who most exemplifies academic excellence
Ethan Karp
7. The Gregory Grilliot Award: The Most Outstanding Leader
Dennis Behrens
8. Patrick Schaefer Award: Pi Kapp Man of the Year
Brandon Jackson
Pi Kapp land winding down for the year - 4/27/2004
Summer is almost upon us, for those of you who work and no longer have a concept of 'spring break' or 'summer vacation, the next week is exam week as well. This Saturday is our distinguised End of the Year awards, followed by the typical passdown ceremony. Thanks to our seniors who are graduating. Also good luck to broomball and hockey, who are in the second round of the playoffs!
Congrats Xi Class - 3/30/2004
Props to the Xi Class for completing the New Member Education Period and ROI. You guys capped off an amazing I-Week with a 2nd place finish in Pledge Puddle Pull with wins over Beta and Phi Psi. We are very proud of you guys and make us exteremely....Proud to be..
Spring Break Means Giving Back - 3/9/2004
14 members of our brotherhood are going to Burton, TX, to help prepare and do construction for Push Camp, part of Push America, serving people with disabilities. Good luck gentlemen, make Eta Upsilon proud next week!
Pi Kappa Phamily Weekend! - 3/5/2004
It's time to honor our parents by making this weekend all for them. Please be at the house as much as possible for visits by parents. Friday, come to the Miami hockey game at 7:35pm (get there early) and cheer on Adam Solarz as he rides the Zamboni during the intermission. Saturday afternoon the Pi Kapp hockey allstars have a game at 12:45p and everyone is invited to watch. Saturday night at 6pm is the big dinner and entertainment event. Cards, games, food, and music will be going on until 10pm! Let's show our gratitude and inspire them to make contributions.
Xi Class Associate Positions - 2/6/2004
The Member Education Team would like to congratulate the Associates on their positions.
President: Eric Berkey
Historian: Adam Blott
Social Chairs: Dan Chomicz/Jake Kaple
Push: Dave Sorrell
Ritual: Joe Ripberger
Recruiment: Jeremy Erb/Justin Harvey
Brotherhood: Brian Mahar
Ryan Swensen Chair(Alumni/Abroad Relations): Ranjan Emani
Good Luck Men!
Xi Class Starts Member Education - 1/29/2004
Pi Kappa Phi would like to welcome the new member class. These 10 young men started member education with Member Education chair Adam Solarz, and Warden Dennis Bolus. They're excited to get to know the actives more and learn about the chapter.
Rush Pi Kapp 2004 - 1/15/2004
This week we begin Rush and seek the future leaders of our chapter. Remember to call guys you've been talking to during Recruitment, and have them stop by the house this week. Let's have a great week! Go Pi Kapp!
Commitee Chairs Elected - 11/23/2003
Push/Philanthropy: Adam Solarz Social (1 yr term): Benji Wulf
Social (half year): Jeff Wierichs
Brotherhood: John Entsminger
Atletics/ Greek Week Chair: MIke Domek
Housing Corp and Manager: Eric White
Turkey Bowl - 11/23/2003
The Old Guys have prevailed once again in a hard fought defensive battle. The final score was a close 12-7 with the guys in gold taking the win. We are happy to report only one Brother went to the hospital with a broken finger.
The Structure has been reformed to better reflect the current chapter dynamic. With the Advisory team to keep old ideas and maintain stability, the active chapter now enjoys greater freedom to make the committee structure serve the actives systemically. The revision signifficantly reduces chairs and forces greater involvement in actual committees. Member education, ritual, and recruitment chairs (after nominations by the chapter) are appointed by the Executive Counsel and affirmed by the chapter. The Social Chairs are now on a yearly basis, with staggering terms, to foster better sorority ties. Several chairs were combined to add more prominence to them (Greek Week/Athletics chair; Push and Philanthropy; Housing Corp and House Manager). Several other chairs were eliminated. The active chapter is excited about the approval of these bylaw changes and we welcome you to ask about them.
Committee Elections Sunday - 11/18/2003
The newly restructured committee chairs will be elected this upcoming Sunday, after the brotherhood feasts on the turkey cooked by the newly elected exec.
Turkey Bowl Sunday - 11/18/2003
What better way to celebrate brotherhood than smashing each other around a bit on a middle school field? The Gold team looks to continue its undefeated streak again this Sunday.
National Holiday Weekend - 11/18/2003
A little known holiday imported from the small pacific island of Guam and the Eastern European country of Poland, National Get Drunk and Tackle Stanton Weekend will be celebrated from November 21-22, 2003. Enjoy it to the fullest!
Executive Council Elected - 11/9/2003
Congratulations gentleman, we look forward to you taking leadership of the chapter in January! President Dennis Behrens Vice President Derek Coe Treasurer Matt Steiger Secretary Brandon Jackson Warden Dennis Bolus Historian Dan Brewer Chaplain Karl Flatau
Nu Class initiated - 11/9/2003
Congrats to the newest members of Eta Upsilon! #182 Josh Stubenvoll #183 Michael Dwyer #184 Rob Devries
Coke Dating Starts - Phase II Recruitment - 10/26/2003
Pi Kappa Phi is looking for Men of CLASS who want to make an impact upon their time at college as well as our chapter. We hope to get to know you over the coke dating process (where you get to know the brothers and we get to know you through organized events, meals,and just hanging out). If you're interested in Pi Kappa Phi, please contact Dennis Behrens or Nick Hunter, whose information is under the 'members section.' Our first mass coke date where many of the brothers and rushees eat and hang out at the house is this Thursday at 6... there will be one each week and if you are interested feel free to contact us.
Parents Weekend This Friday!!! - 10/8/2003
Welcome one, welcome all parents to Miami. Whether it's your first time here, or your last with your son, we look forward to seeing you. A dinner and an auction on Friday, along with tee times, the football game, and the allure of uptown all await. We hope to see you soon!
Homecoming weekend a sucess - 10/5/2003
The programming this weekend was a sucess with a good showing from recent alumni. We hope that in the future as word spreads about the great time had at the golfing, barbeque, and formal dinner oppurtunities that we'll be able to meet more of the alumni in the future.
9th Place finish in Greek Week!!!!! - 10/3/2003
Our great strategery and hard work paid off in the last week as the chapter finished in a respectable 9th place. Some scoring events are very inaccurate, mainly because Greek Week Exec hired the Election Board of the State of Florida to run the points tabulation. Precipitous fall, ha! Some things don't change, like which alumni use the forum and which ones don't change the website ever (you know who you are Alex). The Greek Week placement is extra sweet because really only the top 7 chapters in Greek week really try and win anyway. That places us second on the 'we don't really care that much' list. Dave Burgas, Greek Week Chair, refused to comment by saying "our hard work has clearly helped the Greek Community relive the Glory Days." He then left and went to try and find the surplus ping pong balls that GW exec had given out earlier in the week.
This just in.. poll still the same - 9/30/2003
Different is good... but not always. It appears that the ' ^ ' is making a strong run at third place. Alex Santantonio was unavailabe to comment but was overheard saying "Long live the poll," as well as "Version 2.0 will be out soon." Gene Dubick noted that our website had been recognized on Miam's campus and Pi Kappa Phi fratenity as an explemplary website, and he added "Why change horses in midstream??? Our poll has been identical for almost two years now, I can't see the reason in changing now."
Homecoming Next Weekend - 9/28/2003
Final preparations are being made to welcome back the alumni to Mother Miami this upcoming weekend. Lazer tag, golfing, a lunch BBQ, a nice oppurtunity to dine with all at the Alexander House, and all the usual perks of the Uptown experience are all available to help you and possibly the family enjoy your return. The brotherhood is excited to welcome you back! Homecomning starts friday October 3rd and rolls on through Sunday. See you there.
Nu Class Starts Associateship - 9/14/2003
Welcome New Members and Congrats on your Pre-Initiation
Robert DeVries
Micheal Dwyer
Josh Stubenvoll
Committee Chair Elections - 11/24/2002
Congratulations to our new committee chairs:
Recruitment- Nick Hunter Push- Adam Solarz Member Education- Dennis Bolus Brotherhood- Matt Steiger Scholarship - Bryan Mansfield External Social- Dave Saylor Internal Social- Benji Wulf Risk Management- Bo Will Ritual- James Smith Athletics- Dan Brewer House Manager- Trevor McGrath Housing Corp- Benji Wulf Alumni Relations- Ryan Swensen Parent Relations- Kurt Hassfurther Communications/PR- Derek Coe Philanthropy- Brandon Jackson Greek Week- Dave Burgas
Good job, gentlemen!
Saturday Night Fever Party - 11/5/2002
Eta Groove - 11/5/2002
Puddle Pull - 9/24/2002
Greek Week 2002 - 9/13/2002
Supreme Chapter Awards - 8/8/2002
Congratulations to the brotherhood for achieving the "Summit Award" - Best Pi Kapp Chapter in Our Region(Third year in a row!) and "Best Web Site"
JOH Arrival - 8/8/2002
Our boys come home!
What an incredible day the arrival was as Hameroff, McGarry, Wellen, and Dickman rode up to the Capital! Thanks to all the friends, family, and brothers (Fergie, Laz, Billy, Kudz, Nakon, Wray, Zick, Mansfield, Tudor, Lundell, Garrett) that were there for the arrival.
Summer BBQ - 7/15/2002
Well if you missed the Summer BBQ then you missed a great alumni event. There were a lot of brothers in town this weekend and we all had a pretty good time. And later that night we were the entire Mac n Joes crowd.
More Pictures
Good Luck Boys! - 5/28/2002
Good luck to the boys who will start out on the Journey of Hope this coming week! We wish you the best as you cross this great nation!
Josh Wellen (North Team) John McGarry (South Team) Matt Hammeroff (South Team) Brian Dickman (South Team Crew)
Best Wishes BD and Gene - 5/13/2002
We give our best to Brian Dickman, Gene Dubick and Jay Wampler as they are starting on their journey down in Florida this week!
This week starts the beginning of Gear Up Florida, in which Brian and Gene each had to raise over $1,500 for PUSH, and will travel across Florida for the next two weeks. Jay Wampler will be accompanying them as the project manager for the entire team.
Good luck boys!
Greek Awards - 4/22/2002
This past week at the Miami University Greek Awards Banquet. The Eta Upsilon Chapter of Pi Kappa Phi was honored with the following awards:
Achievement Award for Outstanding Performance in All Areas of Chapter Programming and Operation 2000-2002
Dean's Achievement Award - Chapter with most students on Dean's List
New Member Education Award
Shirley Mintz Greenfield Memorial Philanthropy Award
Committee Chair Elections - 4/15/2002
Congratulations to the following brothers who were elected to committee chair positions for Fall Semester 2002:
Push- Kevin Pape
Internal Social- Dennis Behrens
External Social- Nick DiGuiseppe
Member Ed.- Bryan Mansfield
Brotherhood- Jeff Wierichs
Ritual- Gene Dubick
Scholarship- Wes Groves
PR/Communications- Matt Rickoff
Athletics- Mike Doran
Philanthropy- John McGarry
House Manager- Chris Haedt
Risk Manager- Wes Groves
Alumni Relations- Matt Steiger
Parent Relations- Matt Steiger
Housing Corp.- Ryan Mayer
