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Pi Kappa Phi Newsletter From The Beta Xi Chapter

Letter From The Archon Early in the fall semester it was brought to my attention that elections would soon be upon us. A brother had previously approached me stating that I should consider running for a position to hold, more specifically that I should run for Archon. I was surprised to hear that someone had enough faith in me - a mere sophomore - to hold such a position. After a month of deliberation I decided that I would run, and offer my best for the chapter. I ran for the position with the idea that I could help guide the chapter in a positive direction as we grow on our campus. My ultimate goal, as it stands, is to increase the connections our chapter has around campus. Through involvement in Registered Student Organizations, Intramurals, or just general campus involvement, I would like the chapter to expand its horizons and its reach. Along with increasing involvement I would like to lead by example in starting to create a more open and friendly community within the greek life of the campus. I strive to follow the lessons I learned as a young brother within the chapter, and become the chapter that leaves a legacy. –Jared Fritsma

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New House! Efforts have been made to acquire a new house for the upcoming 2015-2016 school year and hopefully many more to come. Starting in June 2015 the Pi Kapps will be moving into 1007 S. Main St. Thanks to several brothers’ hard work and chapter advisor Dave Barberi the chapter was able to make early moves and contact Oliveri Management. Our time at 614 S Main is coming to a close but we thank every single brother, active and alumni, who walked through the front door and made memories that will last a lifetime. At the end of this newsletter a pledge sheet will be available to donate money to the chapter and where to go to do so. We are currently striving to attain over $5,000 to acquire new furniture and appliances to furnish the house so when alumni come visit they can see a nice house and be proud of their chapter.

1007 S. Main Street Future Home of the Beta Xi Chapter

614 South Main Street, Mount

Pleasant MI, 48858

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PI KAPPA PHI – BETA XI NEWSLETTER SPRING 2015

Newest Alumni

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Chris Cole(529)- Currently student teaching with a double major in elementary education: math and integrated science. Chris was very involved in the chapter during his time as an active and is still very passionate about the Ability Experience. He says he gained a lot of leadership experience and the sense that he was serving something bigger than himself.

Eric Kierszkowski(537)- Commonly known as “ski”, Eric has been involved with the chapter since re founding in Fall of 2012. He is a commercial recreation major. During his time in the chapter Eric served as the Push chair and social chair. Eric is currently finishing up his internship at Pohl Cat golf course. He admits he wouldn’t be the same guy he is today if it wasn’t for being a Pi Kapp.

Chris Parks(539)

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From left to right, top row. Sean Huyck(544)– Sean is a biology major and is part of the alpha class. He said that the support system of the chapter is awesome and that he made friends for life during his time with Beta Xi. Also he said he had the best little (Mike Halbany) he could ever ask for, and memories that he will hold on to for a lifetime.

Matt Eilers (510) – Graduated with a degree in Information Systems (SAP Implementation Technology), Matt is currently working as a leadership consultant for Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity. He is currently servicing the Mississippi, Louisiana, Texas, Oklahoma, and Arkansas chapters. After working for the fraternity he would like to move back into the field of his studies somewhere in the south if anyone has any connections! Matt will be riding in the “24 Hours of Booty” this summer, a 24-hour bike ride for cancer, which is currently directed by Beta Xi alumna Basil Lyberg Matt Berlin (506)

Nick Rensel (546) – Graduated with Geographic Information Science major and a minor in Information Systems. He is currently working as an analyst for Urban Science in Detroit. He says, “Fresh graduate living on my own and it feels great. So proud to be a Pi Kapp alum as it has given me so much strength, confidence, and determination to make a difference and live life to the fullest!”

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Alumni Spotlight: Spencer Haworth

Spencer Haworth, from Farmington Hills, is this semester’s alumni spotlight due to his continuous involvement with the fraternity after graduating with the Ability Experience! Spencer graduated in May 2012 with a Major in Social Sciences and a minor in history. During his undergraduate experience at Central Michigan University he became a re-founding father of the Beta Xi chapter and was initiated as the 541st brother of the chapter. He considers both David Bernhardt and

Jacob Wesolek as his big brothers and David McCatty as his little brother. His favorite memory during his time in college was spending his last Greek

Week with Delta Phi Epsilon, where he also served as Greek Week chair too. Other positions that Spencer served while in the chapter were brotherhood and recruitment chairs. After graduating Spencer took a yearlong internship with Push America (now known as the Ability Experience). It was after this internship a job with the Ability Experience opened up and he was hired by nationals to serve as the Director of Logistics of the Ability Experience. Spencer stated that he loves his job and it feels like he hasn’t worked a day since he was hired because he loves what he does and helping out people with disabilities. Currently Spencer resides in Charlotte, North Carolina and is single and living the dream. From his time in Pi Kappa Phi he learned how to live out the ritual everyday in his life and be an exceptional leader who provides uncommon opportunities for Pi Kapps across the country.

Let te r F rom The H i s to r ian

Hello everyone my name is David McCatty and I am the new historian for the Beta Xi chapter. I think our alumni base is great since we have alumni spanning all the way from 50’s all the way to last semester. As your historian I want to provide alumni with events going in the chapter, but at the same time to give alumni a chance to meet up and catch up by throwing more alumni events. Homecoming as been scheduled for October 3rd, 2015 against Northern Illinois and our chapter would love to have any alumni come over and catch up and see our new house.

Executive Board 2015 Our chapter’s newly elected executive council accepting an award for “Most improved member experience” at Pi

Kapp College for chapter officers, formerly known as Midyear conference.

From left to right, Caden New – Secretary, Kyle Vanderroest – Chaplain, Caleb King – Abilities Experience, Damian Delano – Standards Rep, Joe

Moore - Proxy Warden, Jared Fritsma – Archon, Trevor Waslawski – Vice Archon, David McCatty – Historian, Alex Pipitone – Treasurer

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Upcoming Events – Brotherhood

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Composite – 3/3/15 @ The house, with the newest addition of the Δ class, the chapter will be taking the annual composite. Initiation – 4/10/15 The Epsilon class will be initiating with the addition of 7 new men into our chapter.

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Polar Plunge – 2/21/15 at O’Kelleys 15 brothers will be jumping into ice-‐cold pool to raise money for Special Olympics of Michigan. If you would like to donate to the cause follow this link. Date party – 3/21/15 @ Plymouth Whalers will be playing their last game in the Compuware arena. We will be taking 2 party buses and have a suite and seating section reserved.

F u n d r a i s i n g With a new house comes the goal of furnishing it. Last month the chapter put forward an initiative to raise approximately $5,000 in order to out our mark on the new house. The chapter is looking to buy TVs, couches, a dining room table as well as an up to date sound and lighting system. Currently we have raised $1,400 towards are cause and we are looking for help to reach our goal of $5,000. Any help of any size would be appreciated. If you are interested in donating here is a link:

Donate here: http://goo.gl/28DA5k

DONATE HERE

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Delta Class Initiates Caden New – Class President I am from Kalamazoo, Mi. I am a second semester freshman. I lived in seven countries and was born in Knoxville Tennessee I joined Pi Kapp for a home away from home. Big Brother: Joseph Moore

Jon Vaughn I graduated from Houghton lake high school, I love sports and I am a freshman. I joined Pi Kapp for the brotherhood. I love growing socially and within myself. I also like to volunteer and help people in need. Big Brother: Damian Delano

Tom Fournier I am a Freshman from White Lake Michigan. I always knew that I would go Greek, but didn’t think that it would happen so fast. Growing up as an only child, and coming to Central I wanted to have a sense of brotherhood, and that’s what I felt the first time I showed up to Pi Kapp. There is no better place to better myself then this school and this chapter. The class I became a part of couldn’t have been better and I thank Delta Class, and James for being there for me. Big Brother: James O’Donnell

Chris Waechter I am a sophomore from Chesterfield, Michigan. I joined Pi Kapp because I wanted to get more involved on campus. When I joined I realized how great the guys were and what a great experience this is. Joining Pi Kappa Phi was probably the best decision I have made in my life.

Big Brother: Trevor Waslawski

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Delta Class - Continued Mike Halvorsen I am a freshman from Novi Michigan, I joined Pi Kapp because I started off at central by myself and I missed my family a lot, so I went around trying to find a place where I felt like I belonged; a second family and I found that with Pi Kappa Phi

Big Brother: Alex Pipitone

Charlie Dillon I am a freshman from Plymouth Michigan. I joined Pi Kapp because I wanted to get involved around campus and be a part of something. When I met the guys from Pi Kappa Phi, I felt like family. Now I’m glad to call them my brothers.

Big Brother: Jared Fristma

Francisco Vega My name is Francisco Vega Jr. and I am from Detroit, Michigan. I am a sophomore at CMU and this is my first year in Pi Kappa Phi. I am currently double majoring in Biology and Environmental Studies. I actually rushed for PKP my freshman year two times. The first time I rushed I got all the way to take the test but something happened with my family financially and had to drop out of the initiation process. The second time around I was not able to rush because my G.P.A was too low for the standards. When sophomore year came around I made sure that I had everything planned out and ready to finally be apart of PKP. I got a job at Subway located in the dorms I am living in now and got my grades up. I was determined to be apart of

PKP and I finally went though the process and became an official brother of PKP. I wanted something bad enough and did everything I could to make it work and it was definitely one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. Proud to be.

Big Brother: Matt Berlin

Sean Smith I am a sophomore from Clarkson Michigan. I joined Pi Kapp to network with great guys and make friends.

Big Brother: Mike Halbany

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Introducing - Epsilon Class

Jacob Rivard

Austin Bechler Jake Cook

Garrett Pace Mike Jaks

Tyler McClanahan

Pi Kappa Phi Newsletter Spring 2015 A Bi-annual Newsletter Published by the Beta Xi Chapter of Pi Kappa Phi Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information contained herein. The Beta Xi Chapter of Pi Kappa Phi, nor Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity is liable for errors or omissions. © 2014

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