PIKELINE

A PUBLICATION OF THE EPSILON IOTA CHAPTER OF PI KAPPA ALPHA

UNIVERSITY NEWSLETTER November 2007

DANIEL RIORDAN TRIVIA NIGHT

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On June 23, 2007, Lt. Daniel P. Riordan, a 2001 graduate of St. John Vianney High School, was killed while courageously serving our country in Iraq. To honor Dan and his dedication to faith and education, the Lt. Daniel P. Riordan Scholarship Fund at Vianney High School has been established. The scholarship will be given to a student with financial need and who represents the qualities of faith, honor, and service.

A Trivia Night benefiting the scholarship fund was held on Saturday, November 17, 2007, at Vianney. Thirteen men from Epsilon Iota attended this event and donated $250 to the Lt. Daniel P. Riordan scholarship fund. The event will be held annually to raise money for the scholarship fund and to remember our fallen hero. The trivia night was an incredible opportunity for us to play a major role in establishing the Lt. Daniel P. Riordan Scholarship Fund. “Lt. Dan” was a man who loved his family, his God, and his country. His faith gave him the strength necessary for battle; this faith was cultivated and strengthened by the faculty and staff of Vianney High School.

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COMMUNITY SERVICE EVENTS

Pi Kappa Alpha participated in many community service events this semester. One of these events has become a tradition in Epsilon Iota. This was the 6^th Annual Homeless in the Park charity event on October 10^th and 11^th. 100% of the Pi Kappa Alpha active chapter attended this event in Capaha Park, which ran from 8:00 Saturday morning to 8:00 Sunday morning. Brothers attended morning or afternoon shifts and all attended the overnight stay in the park. The men of Pi Kappa Alpha invited the Alpha Chi Omega sorority to attend this community service event and they responded with a substantial amount of support for the cause. Together we raised money and collected clothes, food and donations for the local Salvation Army.

On Tuesday, November 6, twelve men from Epsilon Iota made a difference in the lives of children by joining the Up ‘til Dawn team. By volunteering for Up ‘til Dawn, we became a part of the campus-wide effort to support the life-saving treatment and research at St. Jude Children’s Hospital. We participated in a letter campaign fundraiser in which we filled out almost 250 letters and mailed them off to potential donors.

PHILANTHROPY

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Tri-Delta Frats at Bat

Pi Kappa Alpha participated in the Tri-Delta “Frats at Bat” philanthropy on October 6^th. The chapter donated money to the Children’s Cancer Charities and received 1^st place in the annual softball tournament.

Alpha Xi Delta Rose Bowl

Pi Kappa Alpha participated in the Alpha Xi Delta “Rose Bowl” philanthropy on November 3^rd. The chapter donated money to the Choose Children charity fund and received 1^st place in the annual flag football tournament.

Tri-Sigma Shootout

Pi Kappa Alpha participated in the Tri-Sigma “Shootout” philanthropy on November 17^th. The chapter donated money to the Robbie Page Memorial fund and received 1^st place in the annual basketball tournament.

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RECOGNITIONS & AWARDS

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Two men of Pi Kappa Alpha were elected to the Inter-Fraternity Council Executive board for the 2007-2008 terms this October. Blake Brown, a senior, was elected Vice President of Community Relations, and Mark Wilhelm, a sophomore, was elected Vice President of Risk Management. This December, EJ Foreman will be recognized by the Order of Omega.

EXECUTIVE BOARD ELECTIONS

EJ Foreman - President

Ben Menke - Internal VP

Andy Kohl - External VP

Brandon Leetch - Continuing Educator

Billy Aubuchon - Treasurer

Matt Ramshaw - Asst. Treasurer

Andrew Fischer - Secretary

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