Pi Kappa Phi - University of Alabama

PAGE 5 PI KAPPA PHI Archon Parker Troutman '12 (914) 539-5369 phtroutman@ crimson.ua.edu Vice Archon Cooper Page '13 Treasurer Peter Winter '12 Secretary Drew Thomas '13 Historian Derek Vergata '11 Chaplain Jeff Back '11 Warden Dan Back '13 Chapter Advisor Walt Dendy '72 waltdendy@gmail.com (205) 242-5793 T he Omicron Chapter is making strides locally and adacemically this year. My goal as archon is to increase our presence not only on campus, but also at the national level. Through new movements in academics, volunteerism, and activities on campus, our fraternity is growing stronger than ever. Omicron Introduces Study Hours This semester, we have passed a new scholarship plan headed by our newly elected scholarship chairman, Preston Kreisler '12. The purpose is to engage academically at-risk students through required study hours at our libraries on campus. Academic programs at Omicron have been almost non-existent in recent years. This is a huge step in the right direction for Omicron. Philanthropy Events Keep Omicron Involved Our philanthropy chairman, Michael Robertson '12, has been keeping us busy with events impacting our community. Every month, we hold a party for the Best Buddies chapter of Tuscaloosa. Their recent Mardi Gras party was a huge hit and we look forward to having them back. We have cookouts planned with many sororities and fraternities across campus that will be posted on our Chapter website. Send in Recruitment Recommendations Recruitment is off to a great start. Cooper Page '13, our vice archon, is still looking for brother recommendations and legacies. If you have a name for Cooper, please don't hesitate to contact him at (601) 259-0499. Strong Campus Involvement Campus involvement has been a strong point for our members this year. Drew Bridges '11 is finishing up his term as SGA vice president of external affairs and Thomas Mills '14 is both a member of first year council and running for a senate seat in the Culverhouse Business School. We have a presence on IFC with Colin Bourland '13 as a member of the judicial board. In the sports sector, Brother Michael Ahearn '12 is a member of the Alabama hockey team, which is finishing up their season in Pelham, Alabama (the nearest skating rink to campus). In addition we have many brothers participating in honor societies, academic clubs, and other service organizations on campus. Focus on National Involvement Nationally, I am looking for our presence to become greater. Last summer, Ben Douglas '13, a sophomore, and I attended Pi Kapp College. This was a great experience to connect with brothers from across the country and learn from our leadership at the national organization. We have a few more brothers who have applied and will hopefully be attending the program this summer. In addition, the executive council attended Pi Kapp College for Chapter Officers (aka Mid-Year) in January. We received three awards: Master Chapter in Communication, Master Chapter in Campus Involvement, and Retention Excellence Award. At Pi Kapp College for Chapter Officers, I was awarded the David D. Morgan Extra Miles National Scholars Award and Jeff Back '11, our chaplain, was awarded the status of certified ritualist. I have encouraged other brothers to apply for Pi Kappa Phi spring scholarships, which we should be hearing back from soon. Without alumni support and guidance, Omicron would not be where it is today. I welcome alumni to come drop by the house whenever you are in town. We always love to have y'all. If you ever have any questions, concerns, or ideas, please do not hesitate to contact me. Fraternally, Parker Troutman '12 Archon phtroutman@crimson.ua.edu (914) 539-5369 Parker Troutman '12, recipient of the David D. Morgan Extra Mile Scholars Award at Pi Kapp College for Chapter Officers, with Dr. Tim Hebson, UA dean of students and the national chaplain of Pi Kappa Phi. Omicron's Presence Felt Nationally and at Alabama Chris Hopson '11 taught a fourth grade class on entrepreneurship through the Junior Achievement program. Chapter Officers Omicron Chapter held a Mardi Gras event for Tuscaloosa's Best Buddies program in February.

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