Phi Kappa Psi - University of Michigan

D avid W. Frayne '89 was honored to be considered and to receive the Mr. Phi Psi alumni award at Founders' Day this year. The Mr. Phi Psi award criterion is based on embracing and living the lofty words of the fraternity Creed. In his acceptance speech, David encouraged the men of Michigan Alpha to live and act by these words: generosity, compassion, loyalty, morality and spiritual excellence, help and forgiveness, giving aid and sympathy, and practicing moderation. "I challenged all our men, undergraduates and alumni, to this lifelong commitment. I challenged them to act in all aspects of their lives: on campus, with family, in our workplace, in our communities, and in our places of worship." David lives in Plymouth, Michigan, with his wife, Kari, and their three children: Lizzie (13), Julia (11), and Andrew (9). You can contact him at dwfrayne@gmail.com. Arthur R. Di Blassio '59 was given the philanthropic award for his strategy work with MAHC and other community organizations. In his professional career, Arthur most enjoyed the satisfaction of helping organizations get better in their operations. It was these key experiences that he brought back to Michigan Alpha during a time the chapter needed help in leadership and operations. Arthur was very humbled and honored when he heard about the award. In his acceptance speech, he spoke about his suggestions that might help others avoid the same shortcomings he experienced in his career; especially relating to giving back sooner—much sooner. Arthur lives in Ann Arbor, Michigan, with his wife, Julie. After five years of retirement, he is re-entering the workforce via consulting, with effort to establish a web-offering centered on Direction Management that is based on his years of business experience. You may e-mail him at arturo@diblassio.com. Hayden Schenker '11 was awarded as the 2015, inaugural Mr. Phi Psi undergraduate award and was presented with $1,000 to help make his transition from college into his next journey a little easier. The process for the award involved the undergraduate brothers nominating their fellow brothers and from that list the Chapter Advisory Committee chose the brother who most exemplified being a Phi Psi. Hayden is dedicated to his studies, his friends, and his fraternity. He is always there to challenge and support his brothers and is an advocate for change and growth. His sincerity and warmth, along with his personal drive, make him a natural leader within the chapter. The Sophon Phi Kappa Psi - Michigan Alpha House Corporation P.O. Box 131133 Ann Arbor, MI 48113 Address Service Requested Attention: This newsletter is intended for alumni and parents. If your son is currently attending the University of Michigan, he will receive a copy at the chapter house. If he has graduated, please send us his permanent address to update our records. Thank you. For brothers in Chicago, Detroit, and New York City, we will be hosting a series of summer events in late June and early July that celebrate Michigan Alpha. Expect to receive e-mail communications about summertime bar/restaurant events and barbecues in each city. JS Roy '97 has already offered to treat Chicago Michigan Alphas to his secret BBQ ribs recipe on Wednesday, June 17. MAHC will also be hosting a fall golf outing and reunion in Ann Arbor - the Phi Psi Cup - an effort led by Jared Frost '03, David Nidetz '03, and Tim Schaetzel '04 to create an exciting fall tradition for Michigan Alpha. Mark your calendars on the weekend of October 3 for this exciting event. Please go to http://michiganphipsi.org/ news-events/events-calendar/ for more event details. Please watch your e-mail accounts for updates on these exciting events and write to michiganalphaalumni@gmail.com if you have any further questions, comments, or concerns. Live Ever, Jack Gray '07 Alumni Outreach Director jpgrayjr@gmail.com Alumni Leadership Takes Action (Continued from page 1) See the full interviews at michiganphipsi.org! AWARD RECIPIENTS HONORED AT FOUNDERS' DAY

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