Recognizing Chapter Headlines in 2022

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Here’s some of our favorite content posted by our chapters on Instagram in 2022. These posts highlight how some of our brothers “Give, expecting nothing thereof…”

Phi Beta - Seton Hall University

Brothers at this chapter spent a week fundraising in honor of Joey Mellett (Seton Hall University, ’21). Joey was recently diagnosed with Stage 2 Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. The chapter raised over $50,000!

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New York Sigma - Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Several brothers from this chapter honored first responders, military heroes, and their families by climbing the 43 floors of Albany’s Corning Tower for the Tunnel to Tower Foundation!

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Massachusetts Kappa Theta - University of Massachusetts Dartmouth

Brothers from this chapter take pride in volunteering annually at the Autism Speaks walk in Boston.

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Illinois Psi - Northern Illinois University

This chapter was the top fundraising fraternity raising over $3,000 for Children’s Miracle Network.

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Georgia Gamma Tau Chapter - Georgia Institute of Technology

Brothers from this chapter volunteered at the American Red Cross Blood Drive. They had around 50 donors donating a total of 44 units of blood!

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Founder’s Cup and Chapter Awards Presented at the 2022 Leadership Summit

Indiana Alpha Gamma members after receiving the Founder's Cup. Pictured from left to right: Executive Vice President Robert Riggs, CAE, Owen Tong (Trine University, ’25), Nathan Matthews, Great Lakes UGAC member & current chapter president (Trine University, ’23), Hunter Bennett, chapter treasurer (Trine University ‘24), and National Fraternity President, Matthew Runkle.

FOUNDERS' CUP

• Indiana Alpha Gamma (Trine University)

Fraternal Development Excellence

• Indiana Alpha Gamma (Trine University)

• Massachusetts Zeta (Bridgewater State University)

• Washington Alpha Delta (Washington State University)

• Georgia Gamma Tau (Georgia Tech)

• Massachusetts Lambda (Worcester Polytechnic Institute)

Intellectual Development Awards

• Indiana Alpha Gamma (Trine University)

• Massachusetts Zeta (Bridgewater State University)

• Washington Alpha Delta (Washington State University)

Leadership Development Awards

• Indiana Alpha Gamma (Trine University)

• Massachusetts Zeta (Bridgewater State University)

• Missouri Mu (Missouri University of Science and Technology)

Societal Development Awards

• Indiana Alpha Gamma (Trine University)

• Massachusetts Zeta (Bridgewater State University)

• Washington Alpha Delta (Washington State University)

• Missouri Kappa Upsilon (University of Missouri)

• Arizona Alpha Zeta (Arizona State University)

Spiritual Development Awards

• Indiana Alpha Gamma (Trine University)

• Nebraska Pi (University of Nebraska-Lincoln)

• Massachusetts Zeta (Bridgewater State University)

Bronze Awards

• Massachusetts Lambda (Worcester Polytechnic Institute)

• Nebraska Pi (University of Nebraska-Lincoln)

• Arizona Alpha Zeta (Arizona State University)

Silver Awards

• Missouri Mu (Missouri University of Science and Technology)

• Missouri Kappa Upsilon (University of Missouri)

• GA Gamma Tau (Georgia Tech)

Gold Awards

• Washington Alpha Delta (Washington State University)

• Massachusetts Zeta (Bridgewater State University)

• Indiana Alpha Gamma (Trine University)

1960-61 Ohio Alpha Beta (Case Western Reserve University) alumni reunite via Zoom

What can you do if you’re a group of fraternity brothers who haven’t seen or interacted with each other for 50-60 years? Well, let us tell you. There was a group of four Phi Kaps who had been in sporadic contact with each other over the years. One of the four, Dave Ehlke, sent an email to the other three in early June and suggested that they initiate a Zoom call.

This was eagerly welcomed since everyone had been sequestered for weeks because of the pandemic. During the call, it was agreed that they should invite other Phi Kap brothers into the call for the following weeks. The group quickly grew to eleven.

After some discussion, the participants decided to schedule weekly Zoom calls and generated a prioritized list of discussion topics. And so it began. It’s interesting that each member enthusiastically attends these zoom calls.

The weekly Zoom meetings started with discussions of:

• “What are you most proud of in your life since graduation?”

• “How did you meet your wife?”

• “What are your favorite fraternity memories?”

Some then and now photos of the brothers attending the virtual reunion.

Some of the other planned discussion topics identified so far include:

• “How has the virus impacted you and your family?”

• “What types of investments have you made?

• “What are the favorite places that you’ve visited?”

In addition, a permanent record of everyone’s life after graduation, lovingly called the “Geezer Report”, is being created by each person. The report is a short review, written by each member, in their own words, which describes their jobs, their family and what they are currently doing. One member, John Lozan is the editor of these reports.

So, what have we learned from these sessions? Well, as you see from the map, the brothers are currently scattered across the country. How did they get there? In addition, we found that the careers of the group members are more varied than you might expect from a group of graduate engineers. One member is a real estate developer (Tom Prioreschi). One owns a winery/vineyard (Gerry Pasterick). Six were business executives (Con DeLetis, Dave Ehlke, Maynard Isabell, Al Muren, John Lozan, and Frank Stilwagner). Two of the brothers are physicians (Joe Crawford, Don Macko) and one was a college professor/provost (Dave Schrady).

Another interesting observation is that many of them have advanced degrees and one member, (Joe Crawford) has 5 degrees. Only one member, (Dave Schrady) actually followed and used his degree in Operations Research. Three were entrepreneurs with their own businesses, (Dave Ehlke, John Lozan and Tom Prioreschi),

The members have been married an average of 51 years.

Besides the usual hobbies of golf, hiking, travel, cruising, there were some unusual hobbies including racing cars (Dave Schrady, Al Muren), collection of credit cards (Con DeLetis), photography/slide shows (John Lozan), ham radio (Joe Crawford), oil painting (Don Macko).

Examples of giving back include; criminal justice reforms (Dave Ehlke), food bank/homeless projects (Frank Stilwagner), scholarships and educational reform (Con DeLetis), civic and non-profit involvement (John Lozan), others supporting non-profits financially (Gerry Pasterick, Al Muren, Joe Crawford, Maynard Isabell,)

While each brother took a different path in life, each has agreed that there was real value in the bonds formed during those early years at Case and in the fraternity. There were many things that the college/fraternity life prepared us for.

Some of the common threads were: the importance of family, the value of education, a life well lived, grateful for opportunities, no significant regrets. In addition, all continued to be in relatively good health (for octogenarians).

It’s been a fascinating and positive reunion. How have you remained in contact with your Phi Kap Brothers?

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Phi Kappa Theta Fraternity Re-Charters Iowa Delta Chapter

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA | October 3, 2018 – Phi Kappa Theta Fraternity has granted a Charter to the Iowa Delta Chapter at the University of Iowa. The Installation Ceremony took place on Saturday, September 29th in Iowa City with University Administration, Board of Trustees Members, and Chapter Brothers.

The Chapter’s rechartering comes after four years of ongoing colonization efforts at The University of Iowa. Earlier this year, the then-colony submitted its Petition to Charter to Phi Kappa Theta Fraternity’s Executive Vice President. Soon after, a call to vote was sent to the governing body of the Fraternity: its Chapters and Board of Trustees. A three-quarters majority needed to be met in order to charter. The motion passed unanimously last month with all votes submitted being in-favor of Iowa Delta’s Installation. Iowa Delta Associate Members were initiated on September 28th, the eve of their Installation.

The Installation Banquet hosted several speakers, who shared well-wishes and congratulations to the Fraternity’s newest Brothers. Among these were members of the University Administration, Iowa Delta Alumni, and Phi Kappa Theta National President Adrian Gonzalez. Gonzalez (University of Texas Austin, ‘78) ‘presented the new Charter to Chapter President Colton Miller (‘20) alongside National President-Elect Doug Dilling (Kansas State University, ‘84).

The Iowa Delta Chapter of Phi Kappa Theta is currently twenty-one members strong, with numbers expected to grow when Fall Recruitment concludes at the University. The Brothers spent the morning of their Installation Day serving their community at the local Ronald McDonald House in Iowa City. The Fraternity has high hopes and expects to see continued growth and success from its newest chapter.