Pi Kappa Phi - University of Alabama

PAGE 5 PI KAPPA PHI Community Service a Primary Focus for Omicron P i Kappa Phi is dedicated to developing its members as servant leaders, evidenced by Push America and a national focus on community service. Service to others continues to grow at Omicron as Brothers grasp the opportunity to lead by example. Our Chapter is a community service leader on campus and nationally. The University of Alabama fraternity system promotes community service and publishes data demonstrating fraternity commitment to community service. Our Chapter has 4,470 community service hours recorded during this academic year. That is the most of any chapter on campus, and nearly twice as many as Omicron's nearest competitor. Omicron Chapter remains a leader in community service at the University of Alabama. The Chapter leads and contributes to major community service projects. We joined other fraternities and sororities on the Arkansas game day to sponsor a hog roast to benefit Greek missions. We hosted multiple events for Best Buddies, including a Halloween event. Many members enjoy involvement with Al's Pals, providing one-on-one mentoring for at-risk youth in the community. Omicron remains committed to serving our community. Fraternally, Connor Wohleber '11 ctwohleber@crimson.ua.edu This past summer the Journey of Hope southern route cycling team stopped in Tuscaloosa as part of their Push America cross‑country ride. The Omicron Chapter of Pi Kappa Phi hosted the team for a barbecue lunch and gave the members a tour of our new house, which many of the cyclists have now nick named the Pi Kapp Mansion. aLumni reCommenDaTions viTaL To omiCron's suCCess O btaining quality pledges is essential to the long-term viability of any fraternity chapter. Omicron pledged one of the largest classes on campus in a very successful recruitment this fall. The unparalleled success was not just due to the new house and the undergraduates' efforts, but a dedicated recruitment committee led by Vice Archon Parker Troutman '12 and Recruitment Chairman Hamilton Hurd '12. As in recent years, Omicron effectively recruited by utilizing alumni connections. Of the 39 individuals expected to be initiated this fall, 13 are the direct result of alumni involvement, three are alumni recommendations without family connections, three are legacies from other chapters, and seven are Omicron legacies. LEGACIES Garret Wood '14 Huntsville, Ala. Grandson of Charles Wood '62 Daylan Kilic '14 Mountain Brook, Ala. Son of Cengiz Kilic '77 Charlie Phillip Hayes V '14 Elba, Ala. Son of Charles P. Hayes IV '84 Wes Patterson '14 Birmingham, Ala. Son of Scott Patterson '84 Griffin Wiggins '14 Birmingham, Ala. Son of Jeff Wiggins '85 Walker Lamberth '14 Memphis, Tenn. Brother of Taylor Lamberth '06 Thomas Mills '14 Luverne, Ala. Brother of James W. Mills IV '10 The undergraduate Chapter honors and appreciates recommendations for prospective members, particularly legacies. An alumnus performs a great service for a young man and to his Chapter by recommending quality individuals. Jeff Wiggins '83 stated that his son Griffin Wiggins grew up hearing stories about the fraternity from his dad, uncle, and dad's pledge brothers. Griffin accepted a bid to pledge in the 2014 pledge class, moments after receiving a pin. Since then he has forged a unique bond with his pledge brothers, especially his other legacy pledge brothers. Brother Wiggins identified the new member education program as having been particularly rewarding experience for his son.

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