Sigma - Summer 2006

Σ INSIDERENEWED ALUMNI RELATIONS

STRENGTHEN SIGMA CHAPTER—2

RECRUITMENTRECOMMENDATION—2

ALUMNI UPDATE—3

Sigma SpeaksPi Kappa Phi s University of South Carolina

Summer 2006

Since the start of Sigma Chapter in1910, more than 1,000 men have

learned the true definition of Brotherhoodthrough Pi Kappa Phi. As we look forwardto the start of another school year, PiKappa Phi continues to excel academically,athletically, and philanthropically at theUniversity of South Carolina.

ACADEMICSNothing seems to be more important to theBrothers of Sigma than scholarship,knowing that the education we receive atUSC will directly impact our futures.Many nights you can find Brothers workingon papers or studying for an upcoming testin lieu of social activities. We are proud toacknowledge numerous 4.0 grade pointaverages and boast of an overall ChapterG.P.A. exceeding that of the all-male average

and the fraternity average. It is evidentwhy so many Brothers receive Life,Palmetto, McKissick, and other scholarships.

LEADERSHIPSigma’s involvement on campus can beseen by the large number of membersassociated with Young Democrats andYoung Republicans. Additionally, Brothersof Sigma Chapter have sought leadershiproles in Order of Omega, the InterfraternityCouncil, the University newspaper,Gamma Iota Sigma, and the StudentGamecock Club.

PUSH AMERICAEvery year Sigma Chapter takes an activerole in assisting and supporting those withdisabilities. During each home footballgame and the Carolina Cup, associate

members and Brothers took time to seekdonations to help PUSH America. We justcompleted No Boundaries Week in whichmany Brothers participated in thePalmetto Centurion Bike Ride from theUniversity of South Carolina to theCistern at the College of Charleston.Unfortunately, due to the weather, the rid-ers were unable to finish the 110-mile trip.Also to help build awareness, Brothersorganized an empathy training dinner.

RECRUITMENTAfter another year of recruiting men ofstrong character and class, the Chapternow has 52 active members. With thenewly initiated Kappa class, the Chapterhas gained a diverse group of campusleaders and true gentlemen from North

Active Chapter Continues to Excel on South Carolina Campus

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The Sigma Chapter House Corporation has partnered with PiKappProperties, the housing branch of the National Fraternity, to secure a pres-

tigious location for Pi Kappa Phi in the new Greek Village. With the initialfinancial support of a small group of alumni and a loan from the NationalFraternity, construction has begun so that the chapter house will be ready forthe fall semester.

This new facility will not only provide a permanent home for alumni andactive members alike, but it will also help to ensure that Pi Kappa Phi remainscompetitive on the USC campus for many years to come. Additional alumnisupport will be needed to secure the project and in the coming weeks you willreceive more information detailing the progress and the ways in which youcan assist in our efforts.

Sigma Chapter will soonhave permanent home

on usc campus

Top: Construction progress as of May 2006.Bottom: Artist rendering of completed Pi Kappa Phi House.

Alumni, we value your input in membership selection. Please submit prospect recommendations to:

Stuart Robinson ’05 • (540) 421-5486 • [email protected]

P.O. Box 6108 • Columbia, SC 29260

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and South Carolina, Virginia, Illinois,Maryland, Georgia, and Pennsylvania.

INTRAMURALSDue to our size and enthusiasm for athletics,the Chapter usually has two highly competi-tive teams participating in most major sports.During the spring semester, Pi Kappa Phi hadteams in the championship games for soft-ball, floor hockey, dodgeball, and soccer.Sigma Chapter took first place in the softballchampionship and third place in the all-University softball tournament. Overall, PiKappa Phi finished in second place for intra-murals. With the fall semester approaching,the Chapter looks to dominate in flag footballand volleyball.

Each Brother is striving to make SigmaChapter a dominant force on the USC campusand within the National Fraternity. Withoutthe continuous effort and hard work from thealumni, Sigma Chapter would not be nearlyas successful as it is today. Many alumni havetaken on what some would consider a secondjob in assisting Pi Kappa Phi, and theseefforts do not go unnoticed by the activeChapter. We are tremendously thankful for allof your support. Please feel free to contact mewith any questions about the Chapter.

Yours in Pi Kappa Phi, Adam L. Leonard ’04 Archon [email protected]

Active Chapter Continues to Excel (Continued from page 1)

The Palmetto Centurion Bike Ride took place at the end of No Boundaries Week, although Brothers were unable to complete the bike ride due to inclement weather.

ΠΚΦ RECRUITMENT RECOMMENDATION

Prospect’s Name _______________________________________________________________

Home Address ________________________________________________________________

City ___________________________________ State ________ Zip _____________________

Phone ___________________________ E-mail ______________________________________

Parent(s) _____________________________________________________________________

Reference submitted by _________________________________________________________

Phone ___________________________ E-mail ______________________________________

Renewed Alumni Relations

StrengthensSigma Chapter

Upon graduating from the University ofSouth Carolina, we all leave PiKapp

with hopes of keeping our fraternal bondsintact. Unfortunately, we quickly find thatmany new interests—careers, families, andcivic activities—can create valid diversions.The day-to-day activities of life take over and,before long, we can fall out of touch with theChapter. The House Corporation is working tostrengthen alumni relations, as well as theactive Chapter.

With this in mind, our alumni relations pro-gram is designed to help our members stay intouch, and to cultivate awareness and involve-ment in Sigma Chapter. We mail two newslet-ters each year containing alumni news, infor-mation on upcoming events, reports on variousChapter activities, and current lists of under-graduate officers.

We recently mailed a biographical update thatallows alumni to update their information wehave on record. If you have not returned yourupdate, please take the time to provide yourcurrent contact information, as well as the con-tact information for lost Brothers if possible.These updates also supply the information forone of the most popular features in thenewsletters, the Alumni Update section. Theupdates are a vital tool in maintaining our recordsand our ties with one another.

We hope that, through the Sigma Chapteralumni relations program and the developmentof a permanent home on the South Carolinacampus, your fraternal bonds will be renewedand strengthened. Please do not hesitate to contactme if you are interested in becoming moreinvolved with Sigma Chapter or if you wouldlike more information on the construction project.

Yours in Pi Kappa Phi,James A. Quinn II ’79House Corporation Board Member(803) [email protected]

“... our alumni relations program is designed to help our members

stay in touch, and to cultivate awareness and

involvement in Sigma Chapter.”

William W. Fincher ’32 entered ChapterEternal on April 15, 2006. His daughter,Phyllis Fincher Parsons, reports, “He wasalways proud of his Brotherhood in yourFraternity. My sister and I were pledgesweethearts at UGA at your Chapter there in1964.” William resided in Chatsworth, Ga.,prior to his passing.

Dr. Audrey O. Stiff ’40 entered ChapterEternal on October 16, 2005. Audrey lived inValdese, N.C., before his death.

Thomas F. Davis ’49 entered Chapter Eternalon May 9, 2006, at the North Carolina StateVeterans Home in Salisbury, N.C.

John L. Bradley ’62, Columbia, S.C., enteredChapter Eternal on February 28, 2006, afterbattling colon cancer. John worked at theVeteran Affairs regional offices in Denver,Colo., for 13 years and in Columbia, S.C., forthe past 20 years. He won several awards forhis work in developing an outreach programto assist homeless veterans and their families.

James W. Hunt ’86, Hopkins, S.C., enteredChapter Eternal on November 13, 2005.Jimmy is survived by his wife, Lisa, and theirtwo children, James IV and Macy.

Lacy K. Hucks ’44 and his wife, Jeannine,live in Conway, S.C., during the wintermonths and Garden City Beach, S.C., duringthe summer. Lacy retired in 1976 after work-ing as the business manager for HorryCounty schools. The Hucks have two sons,Keith and Kenneth.

Dr. Donald W. Schmidt ’44, Woodstock,Ga., has been practicing medicine for the last57 years and, although he semi-retired in2000, still practices part time. Don is also aretired captain with the United States NavalReserve. He served as the international directorfor Lions International from 1971 to 1973and as an ambassador of goodwill for LionsInternational in 1975.

Richard C. Mims ’55 lives in Lugoff, S.C.,with his wife, Katherine. Richard reports,“After retirement [1993] as an emeritus pro-

fessor from the College of Retailing andHotel Management, I became active in theAmerican Camellia Society. I am presentlythe director-at-large for the Atlantic coast andserve on the governing board; chairman ofthe publications committee; and as editor ofthe Atlantic Coast Camellia Society Journal.”The Mimses have four children: Richard Jr.,Franklin, Mary Kay, and Neill. E-mailRichard at [email protected].

Rodney R. Brace ’67 and his wife, Patricia,have three children and live in Ponte Vedra,Fla. Rodney is a mortgage banker for ChaseManhattan Mortgage. Contact him [email protected].

L. Scott Howard ’71 is a financial agent/broker in Hendersonville, Tenn., where helives with his wife, Kim. The Howards havetwo children, Beau and Peyton. Beau is anattorney in Atlanta, Ga., with the firmChamberlain, Hrdlicka, White, Williams, andMartin; Peyton is a chef at the ManufacturersCountry Club in Philadelphia, Penn. ContactScott at [email protected].

Walter H. Pickens Jr. ’76 is the vice presi-dent of Pickens Inc. Jewelers in Atlanta, Ga.Walter and his wife, Kim, have two children,Amanda (a sophomore at The College ofCharleston) and Hays (a freshman at theUniversity of South Carolina). Walter servesas the president of the Sigma HouseCorporation Board and can be reached [email protected].

Phillip T. Hughes ’80 and his wife, Sheri,have three children: Ashlyn and twin sonsDaniel and Ryan. The Hugheses live inCedarburg, Wis., where Phil is a regionalmanager for Kolberg-Pioneer Inc. E-mailPhil at [email protected].

Justin J. Hill ’89 is partner and owner ofAddis and Hill Inc., a company that specializesin financial planning. Justin and his wife,Erin, have two children and live in Wayne,Pa. Contact him at [email protected].

Blake H. Craighead ’90 and his wife,Adrienne, live in Charlotte, N.C., with theirtwo daughters, Caroline and Brenna. Blake isa senior loan officer with BridgewaterCapital and can be reached via e-mail [email protected].

Brian W. Jeffcoat ’93 lives in Irmo, S.C.,where he is a judge. You can reach Brian bye-mail at [email protected].

William K. Johnson ’00 is a staff accountantfor Max Glenn, CPA, PC in Mount Pleasant, S.C. You can contact Kent [email protected].

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Sigma Chapter Alumni Update

Chapter Eternal

alumni news

Alumni news, stories, and photos can be submitted to:

Sigma House CorporationP.O. Box 6108

Columbia, SC 29260

The following men were initiatedduring the spring semester and represent the Kappa Classfor Sigma Chapter.

Christopher HuntCharlotte, N.C.

Eric JewellColumbia, S.C.

Jack KellyArlington, Va.

Robert KrasemannChicago, Ill.

Michael LippardCharlotte, N.C.

Danny MacGaunRockville, Md.

Lawton MatthewsFlorence, S.C.

Hunter MillerCharlotte, N.C.

Morgan NorrisAtlanta, Ga.

Danny PetriCharlottesville, Va.

Andrew ShermanPhiladelphia, Pa.

Robert WatersPittsburg, Pa.

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Attention:This newsletter is intended for alumni and parents. If your son is still attending

the University of South Carolina, he will receive a copy at the Chapter House. If he has graduated, please send us his permanent address to update our records. Thank you.

SIGMA CHAPTER OFPI KAPPA PHIP.O. BOX 6108

COLUMBIA, SC 29260

ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED

ΣSigma SpeaksPi Kappa Phi s University of South Carolina

ArchonAdam Leonard ’04

Richmond, Va.(804) 426-1954

[email protected]

Vice ArchonStuart Robinson ’05

Harrisonburg, Va.

TreasurerJoel Simpson ’04Greenwood, Ind.

SecretaryAndrew Paul ’04Hilton Head, S.C.

WardenBrad Tolbert ’04

Olney, Md.

HistorianAdam Simon ’04Isle of Palms, S.C.

ChaplinSteven Inch ’05

Vienna, Va.

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Sigma ChapterOfficers

Adam Leonard ’04, Lauren McClain, Renzo Barredo ’03, Josh King ’04,

and Laura Russell collected donations prior to the Carolina Cup to raise funds

for PUSH America.

Aug. 31 Mississippi State

Sept. 9 GEORGIA

Sept. 16 WOFFORD

Sept. 23 FLORIDA ATLANTIC

Sept. 28 AUBURN

Oct. 7 Kentucky

Oct. 21 Vanderbilt

Oct. 28 TENNESSEE

Nov. 4 ARKANSAS

Nov. 11 Florida

Nov. 18 MIDDLE TENNESSEE STATE

Nov. 25 Clemson

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