The hawkeye
Iowa alpha Chapter of phI Kappa psI • summer 2024
INSIDE: a Year of prInCIpled Growth pG 2 CamaraderIe and CompanY pG 3 Chapter offICers pG 3
I
owa Alpha has long benefited from strong alumni leadership. The
House Corporation used to split responsibility between Chapter
advisory and their primary obligation, caring for the physical structure
at 363. They have continually gone above and beyond to provide
for our membership, and we're grateful to all who have lent help,
including Doug Parsons '75, Joe Schemmel '76, Todd Schoell '75,
John Greenwood '00, and currently Mark Easler '86.
ALUMNI ADVISORY BOARD
Following the pandemic, the advising of the Chapter split into a new,
separate Alumni Advisory Board. We have three Brothers who have
already stepped up as advisors: Adam Parker '09 is the Chapter
advisor, living locally in Iowa City. Eric Parker '00 and Michael
Penniman '16 recently joined.
Advisors provide stability, perspective, and historical consistency to
our executive officers, and they also provide mentorship and guidance
to individual members. Such "brotherly love" not only helps members
grow but also adds stability and strength to our Chapter and future. While
Adam, Eric, and Micheal have been great, we do need more advisors
to fill this team. In the days of Zoom meetings, it is easier than ever to
support Iowa Alpha; such a role is impactful while personally fulfilling.
GRAND ARCH COUNCIL
Speaking of alumni involvement, this biennium's Grand Arch Council
is July 10-13, 2024, in Minneapolis. This GAC is the closest to Iowa
City in years, and we have numerous alumni in the Twin Cities area.
Two things:
1. If you'll be in the Twin Cities during GAC and would like to join
in the festivities, write to phikappapsiiowaalpha@gmail.com to
make plans.
2. Lunch plans are in the works for Saturday, July 13, for GAC
attendees and non-attendees alike. More details to come.
Fraternally,
Eric Parker '00...
Lead Chapter Advisory Team
ericrparker@gmail.com
How Can You Contribute to Iowa Alpha Today?
If you have interest in either board
and/or can join us during GAC,
please reach out at
phikappapsiiowaalpha@gmail.com.
You won't regret it.
Please include name, major,
hometown, and hobbies.
S E N D Y O U R P O T E N T I A L
N E W M E M B E R S H E R E !
Guiding with Integrity
Alan Cosby '06 generously hosts a tailgate reminiscent of his era's college years.
Back: Nick Wilkens '07, John Loughlin '04, Brian Simonsen '07,
Nick Petrich '06, Tom Metzger '06, Ryan Clark '08, Spencer Anderson '06,
Aaron Parker '05, Tyler Koeppel '06, and Jeff Krugler '06. Middle:
Alan Cosby, Mark Madeck '06, Mike Roselli '06, Mike Stevenson '22,
Mike Doyle '05, and Nick Piplani '08. Front: James Loughlin '08,
Tim Chalik '05, JP Cadorin '05, and Bryan Benson '07.
