FSPAC

Α Β Γ Δ Ε Ζ Η Θ Ι Κ Λ Μ Ν Ξ Ο Π Ρ ΣΤ ΥΦ Χ Ψ Ω Political Action Committee 3 future generations of student leaders Patricia Disque, ΧΩ Melissa Dupee, ΑΔΠ Epsilon Nu Chapter of Alpha Phi Fraternity Corporation Eta Delta Limited - Phi Mu Eta Psi of Alpha Phi Housing Association Eta Zeta Building Corporation Deborah Etheridge, ΔΓ Christi Flynn, ΔΔΔ Marilyn Fordham, ΔΓ JoAnne Fredericks, ΧΩ Letitia Fulkerson, ΧΩ Bill Gardiner, ΑΤΩ Cassie Gerhardt, ΑΧΩ Judy Glatz, ΑΦ Phyllis Grissom, ΔΔΔ Claire Gwaltney, ΑΔΠ Angela Harris, ΑΧΩ Bradley Hastings, ΣΝ Anne Marie Hoehner, ΑΓΔ Kevin Hopper, ΦΓΔ Timothy Huffmyer, ΣΝ Lisa Humenik, ΣΚ Linda Johnson, ΓΦΒ Philip Josephson, ΑΓΠ James Knoll, ΔΣΦ Anne Leary, ΔΔΔ Larry Leib, ΣΑΜ Bruce Loewenberg, ΔΣΦ Adam Luecking, ΦΔΘ Rae Maier, ΠΒΦ Thomas Marten, FarmHouse William Martin, ΦΓΔ Christi Mayer, ΔΖ Paul McLarty, ΑΤΩ Jeffrey Miles, ΑΤΩ Kirby Montgomery, ΘΧ Glenn Moor, ΦΓΔ Christine Mullins, ΑΧΩ Diane Murphy, ΑΧΩ Marjorie Musolino Mark Neal, ΔΣΦ James Nelson, ΑΤΩ Frankie Nordlund, ΑΟΠ Lisa Olney, ΚΑΘ Michael Petrik, ΔΣΦ Phi Mu - Epsilon House Corporation Phi Mu Gamma Lambda House Corporation Phi Mu House Corp. Rho Chapter Phi Mu House Corporation - Alpha Zeta Chapter Phi Mu Kappa House Corporation Merlynn Pitcher, ΑΧΩ Stephanie Powell, ΖΤΑ John Robertson, ΑΤΩ Patti Rogers, ΑΓΔ David Ruegg, ΣΝ Charles Schmidt, KA Order Melissa Siegel, ΑΕΦ Sig Chapter House Corporation Colleen Sirhal, ΑΦ Bill Skipper, KA Order Stacia Skoog, ΔΓ Mark Smith, ΦΓΔ Gillian Stewart, ΧΩ Suzanne Stiles, ΔΓ Jane Tessmer, ΑΟΠ Dave Thomas, ΑΤΩ Mark Timmes, ΠΚΦ Howe Wallace, ΑΤΩ Carol Warren, ΠΒΦ Cheri Wechsler, ΔΓ Elizabeth Welmaker, ΔΓ Charles Whelan, ΔΤΔ Lora White, ΔΔΔ Wilma Wilbanks, ΔΓ Mary Winkler, ΑΧΩ Jordan Wu, ΣΝ Zeta Sigma House Corp. of Kappa Delta Sorority FSPAC'S New ACtioN FuNd eNAbleS GreAter Flexibility J uly 2015 brought another significant step for the Fraternity and Sorority Political Action Committee (FSPAC) when a new organization, the Fraternity and Sorority Action Fund (FSAF or Action Fund) was established with a unanimous vote of the FSPAC Board. The Action Fund was needed for several important reasons and is different from the FSPAC in several ways as well. Whereas the FSPAC can only spend its money on members of Congress and some administrative expenses, the Action Fund (a 501(c)(4) social welfare organization) can exercise more flexibility on what areas of need contributions can be applied to; for example, the Action Fund can designate funds for the hiring of a public relations firm and direct the firm to utilize proactive as well as reactive measures to respond to campus/organizational/social media situations regarding the sorority and fraternity experience. Abilities of the Action Fund allow for the fraternity and sorority voice to be an advocate for an expanding legislative agenda that will help to secure an experience that produces safe housing, a respected voice among campus officials, affective leaders, and involved men and women in the higher education and political arena. Over the long-term, we expect the Action Fund to engage in direct policy advocacy, public relations for the fraternity/sorority experience, research on the benefits of Greek life, and training of students and alumni to be politically active and aware of the Greek agenda in Washington. We also expect the FSAF to lead the charge in raising money to hire a full-time staffer for the FSPAC and FSAF. The Action Fund Board consists of some of the same members who comprise the FSPAC Board. Current officers of the Action Fund include Julie Burkhard, ΑΧΩ, President; Howard Pickett, ΣΝ, Vice President; Larry Wiese, KA Order, Secretary/Treasurer; Vicki Nixon, ΔΓ, FSPAC President; Cheri De Jong, ΣΚ, FSPAC President Elect; and Kevin O'Neill, ΛΧΑ, FSPAC Executive Director. Contributions to the Action Fund are welcomed from individuals, organizations, and corporations. Initial gifts of $2,500 or more from individuals, corporations, and national organizations will be recognized at the annual FSPAC Dinner on April 20, 2016. B oth of us were early participants in the lobbying efforts to support the Collegiate Housing and Infrastructure Act (CHIA), which led us to be early, regular, and continuing supporters of the FSPAC. Over the last 10 years, we have seen how the fraternity and sorority efforts, including the success and growth of the FSPAC, have expanded to cover areas well beyond our early work to ensure safe housing for undergraduates, which continues today. The additional involvement of undergraduates in our efforts, and as members of the FSPAC Board, has broadened our involvement and helps to carry the many messages that the FSPAC supports through both its dollars and voice. The FSPAC's work creates an important vehicle for supporting men and women running for Congress, on a bipartisan basis, who believe in the values and ideals of fraternity/sorority membership. Why We Support FSPAC— Marc Katz, ΑΕΠ, and Dana Katz, ΑΕΦ In Memoriam A llen Woody III, ΠΚΦ, of Roanoke, Virginia, passed away in July 2015. He was a long-time board member of the FSPAC and an active member of Pi Kappa Phi. In 1967, at Roanoke College, Allen joined Pi Kappa Phi, beginning a lifelong brotherhood of service and leadership to his local Xi Chapter, the National Fraternity, and his Pi Kapp brothers. Allen served as a chapter advisor for more than 30 years, as a regional governor, member of the National Council, and as chairman of the Pi Kappa Phi Foundation. In 2007, he was chosen Mr. Pi Kappa Phi, the fraternity's highest honor. Allen's leadership was a source of strength and inspiration to many; he leaves an example of charity, kindness, and optimism.

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