Pi Kappa Alpha - Oklahoma State University

Page 3 Pike Press m any people don't realize that joining a fraternity is much greater than four years of general camaraderie. Living in a chapter house provides opportunities for personal development, a superior environment for academic success, and is where the heart of lifelong friendships is developed. Gordon Eubanks '65 shares that his undergraduate experience in Gamma Chi gave him the chance to develop relationships that spanned years, not just semesters. He joined Pi Kappa Alpha because of the great people he met and stayed because of the bond from the brotherhood. "I learned a lot about teamwork and leadership. There were a lot of tough challenges because this was during the time that the chapter house burned down. It took a while to fully appreciate how much it meant to be part of Gamma Chi, but it certainly had a lasting impact." After graduation, Gordon served as a Navy submarine officer. "I went to Officer Candidate School (OCS), and then spent nine years in the Navy. The Navy recruiter who helped me get into OCS was a Pike. Without his help it would not have happened. The Navy sent me to graduate school to get a master's degree in computer science in 1976, which opened up a long-term opportunity." Gordon became involved in the computer software industry in Silicon Valley. "I spent 17 years as CEO of Symantec, a security software company. Certainly what I enjoyed most about working was building a company that has endured more than 30 years creating thousands of jobs." Gordon eubanks '65 encourages entrepreneurial Careers How Pi kappa Alpha Helps men succeed Our impressive Homecoming float from last fall. The intramural soccer team after another win. Construction for the annual Shipwreck event. UNderGrAdUATe OFFiCers PlAN FOr sUCCess Join Us for the Alumni Banquet this Fall dramatic improvement in scholastics The Gamma Chi Chapter has been working hard to improve our overall grade point average. These efforts include housing discount initiatives, class-specific tutoring programs, and required study hours for all members. After incorporating these changes our chapter has moved up six places in the overall GPA rankings and received a 3.03 average last year. making a Point to Give Back This past year's philanthropic endeavors have been wildly successful, including the popular Welcome to the Jungle exotic animal petting zoo and sorority powder puff football tournament. Additionally, the Gamma Chi Chapter has contributed more than $13,000 toward various charities in Stillwater and Oklahoma. Community involvement in stillwater The chapter's goal for the past year has been to increase the number of community service hours completed each year. Our team has put together a program that allows each member to achieve a minimum of 56 volunteer hours each semester, while not over-committing our members. With this approach, our chapter has given 4,987 hours of service toward the Stillwater community. strategic Plans for recruitment The past recruitment produced numerous involved members, many of whom are now members of our new executive team. Recruitment is the foundation of the fraternity and is taken very seriously. This summer's recruitment efforts are more ambitious than those of previous years. Our target house minimum capacity is 70 members, with a total maximum capacity of 78. We intend not only to meet these goals but also to fill the house with the best men attending OSU this coming fall. successful Alumni events Our alumni association hosted a successful alumni banquet with stories from the past, laughs, business in looking toward the future, and great food. Our chapter looks forward to the banquet every year and we hope to see it grow in years to come. Additionally, early in the upcoming fall semester, our chapter is hosting a BBQ event, and we look forward to meeting with alumni again as we start up a new school year. Fraternally, Geoff Kibble '11 Chapter President / geoffkibble@gmail.com (Continued on page 4)

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