Pi Kappa Phi - University of Alabama

OMICRONICLE PAGE 4 T he Omicron campaign plans for broader alumni participation by focusing on the initiation class competition. David Adams '89 is leading the effort, which will award naming rights for three rooms based on: 1. Class with the highest percentage of donors 2. Class with highest dollar amount donated after April 2013 (excluding funds used for other naming rights) 3. Class demonstrating best results in both participation and dollars raised (as determined by the campaign committee) Prior individual pledges that qualified for naming rights are not counted in this competition. Pledges of $2,500 are counted, although such brothers are recognized on the major donor plaque. Current leaders are: Highest Participation 1964 (45%); 1963 (44%); 1962 (33%) Most Contributed Since Campaign Announcement, after April 2013 1974 ($25,325); 1977 ($23,000); 1981 ($20,000); 1982 ($18,500) Please make an effort and reach out to your contemporaries. Contact information is available from our campaign consultant, Allison Mazzei (amazzei@penningtonco.com). You can also contact David Adams (rush1527@yahoo.com) for e-mail and telephone numbers of brothers you would like to reach out to. Even if you do not succeed in raising a lot of money, you will have a great time and a rewarding experience renewing old friendships. CLASS COMPETITION DaviD aDams '89 DeDiCaTeD To keeping omiCron sTrong D avid Adams '89 attributes many of his life skills to virtues he learned in Pi Kappa Phi. After joining in order to connect with an entire new way of life, David says Omicron immediately began shaping many aspects of his life: "There are so many, but to list a couple: values, commitment, determination, involvement, and a group of friends I can still count on." Serving as archon, David gained valuable skills that prepared him for life after college. "Pi Kappa Phi helped me understand and work through many of the things that impact someone's career: leadership, involvement, challenges with people, acceptance, discipline, and commitment." After college David joined the national staff at Pi Kappa Phi, which was an excellent opportunity to see how Omicron has helped shape the overall national fraternity. Today, David is the executive director of Accessible Vans of America, an organization that helps people who require wheelchair accessible transportation by renting them vans for the day, month, or even long term. One alumnus in particular had a positive impact on David's experience at Omicron. "Harry Caldwell '72, president of the Omicron Club, really showed me there was more to being an Omicron member. There are a lot of opportunities to get involved and connect with alumni if you are willing to work hard to find them." David hopes that today's collegians take advantage of all aspects of brotherhood, enjoy the parties, study hard, and always look to a better situation. As soon as David heard about the Building for the Next 100 Years campaign, he knew he had to get involved with a donation. "My involvement in the Chapter has given me things that I would not have known about in life. I think each person, when thinking about their college days, will realize most memories revolve around Pi Kappa Phi. Thank you to all the people who have already supported the campaign." Although the new Chapter House is very impressive and looks great, David knows the need for more donations is strong. "I enjoyed my time at Alabama and I am certain Pi Kappa Phi helped me in many ways. I strongly encourage our brothers to think about their days there as well. Whether young or old, only you know how important Omicron was to you. This is a chance to not only participate at any level, but help the Chapter become one of the strongest on campus for years to come." David lives in O'Fallon, Missouri, with his wife, Lynne, and a daughter and a son. He can be reached at rush1527@yahoo.com.

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