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has someSeriousFun
Brothers begin their semester off right byraising funds for the SeriousFun Network.
August 2013Issue #2
Alumni Date
Party
P h i T a u s & P i K a p p s U n i t e
It had not been a full week into school when we, the
Brothers of Phi Kappa Tau, started our semester off
right by holding our first philanthropic fundraising
event, Pie-A-Phi Tau. Pie-A-Phi Tau is a semi-
annual event held once a semester that really gets
the face of Phi Kappa Tau out to the students, and
lets people know what we stand for. According to our
chapters Philanthropy chairman
Steven Steele, this event has
been a part of our chapter for as
long as he can remember. Due
to the brothers hard working
efforts, Steele says we were
able to raise about $85.
The Gamma Lambda
Letter
The mission of Phi Kappa Tau is to champion a lifelong commitment to brotherhood, learning,ethical leadership and exemplary character.
The vision of Phi Kappa Tau is to be recognized as a leadership organization that binds
men together and challenges them to improve their campuses and the world.
Saturday,September 21st
Hunters Ale House9pm
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Recruitment Update
Gamma Lambda, as always, is in full swing recruitment mode. The Interfraternity Council
recruitment week is from September 23rd
to the 27th
. Below you will be able to find a list ofofficial recruitment events. We strongly encourage alumni to come and meet their potential
new brothers.
September 23rd September 27th
Monday: Information night and Nachos , 7 P.M.
Tuesday: Chili Cook off, 7 P.M.
Wednesday: Cabbage Ball, 6:30 P.M.
Thursday: Chill Zone, 8 P.M.
Friday: Formal Dinner (Alumni please RSVP)
All funds raised during philanthropic fundraisers
are donated to the SeriousFun Network, our
fraternities national philanthropy. Phi Kappa Tau
alumni and well-known actor Paul Newman
founded the SeriousFun Network in 1988 when he
had the idea to give kids with serious illnesses the
opportunity to kick back and raise a little hell. The
SeriousFun Childrens Network provides children
with serious illnesses a summer camp experience
free of charge. Since Newmans idea, SeriousFun
camps have been put up across America, one
currently being constructed in Michigan, and has
been a national movement since 1988.
Fundraising efforts will continue throughout
the year
including Phry-
Tau, which will
be held on
November 7th.
Steele also says
to stay tuned,
that he is
looking into
planning
multiple new fundraisers throughout the semester.
Important Dates
SeptemberSat Sept 14th: Air force football at FinchMon Sept 16th: Meet The GreeksWed Sept 18th: Ultimate Frisbee at FinchSat Sept 21st: Alumni Date PartyMon Sept 23rd: Informational NightTues Sept 24th: Chili Cook Off at theHouseWed Sept 25th: Cabbage Ball at FinchThurs Sept 26th: Chill ZoneSept 27th: Formal Dinner
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Alumni Show
Case
BOG Chairman Carl Sproul & family
Carl graduated from CMU in December of 2003
with BS in Education and minors in history,
language arts and middle level education. After
graduating, Carl moved down to Charlotte, North
Carolina where he taught 7th and 8th grade social
studies for 8 years. During that time he received
his Masters in School Administration from
Queens University of Charlotte. Carl was able to
relocate with his wife and two children back to
Michigan in August of 2012 as he became an
assistant principal at Oxford Middle School in
Oxford, Michigan.
Carl was initiated into Gamma Lambda in the
Spring of 1999 as a member of the Rho class.During his time as an active member he served as
the Membership Orientation Officer for a
semester, Alumni Relations for a semester, Vice
President (twice) and President for one year.
Carl says it is wonderful to be back and to be
able to serve Gamma Lambda in this new
capacity and to fulfill my obligations to our oath
as I promised when I was initiated. I am looking
forward to meeting all of you.
House Improvement
Update
In the past month the Gamma LambdaChapter has strived to make manyimprovements on our house located at
906 S. Main Street. Below are photos ofthe old, and new chapter room. As achapter we would personally like tothank Gary Ramsower and the GammaLambda Housing Corp (GLHC).
Before
During
After
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Gamma Lambda heavily involved in
university program to welcome
incoming freshman and transfer
studentsAs nearly half of the incoming freshman class move
in early and start their journey called college, nine
Phi Tau brothers join them. Leadership Safari,
founded in 1996, is a 5-day leadership program that
allows incoming freshman and transfer students to
get acquainted with campus and college life.
During this five-day experience we had one
brother serve as a core guide, one as a member
of C- team, and seven brothers serve as Safari
Guides. Core guides not only mentor the Safari
Guides, but they also oversee all participant
groups and resolve issues there may be. C-
Team brother Collin Karcher says my main
role throughout the week was to facilitate
various activities including the challenge
course. Safari Guides lead as the direct
mentors to about 11 15 students.
Leadership Safari is an excellent way to
encourage students to go Greek, and
brothers will continue to stay involved in the
future.
Learning.Lead ing . Serving.
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The Brothers Trust Fund
The Brothers Trust is a group of Phi Kappa Tau undergraduates who have decided to
expand their support of their Fraternity by making a financial contribution to the Phi Kappa
Tau Foundation. By joining the Brothers Trust, you join your alumni counterparts in
supporting Phi Kappa Tau by establishingan early commendable pattern of giving
that will help Phi Kappa Tau today and for
generations to come.
In honor of the 100-year anniversary of Phi KappaTau, the national office built a centennial gardenwhere a shield from each chapter will eventuallyhang. We at Gamma Lambda would like to
challenge our Alumni, Parents, riends, and ActiveBrothers to donate a minimum of $19.65 in honorof our founding year. It would be great to reach thegoal of $1,906 and earn our shield by GammaLambdas 50th Anniversary in 2015.
If you would like to donate or become a member ofthe Brothers Trust please follow the steps below.
Step 1: Go To www.PhiKappaTau.org
Step 2: Hover your mouse over the FoundationTab
Step 3: Click the tab that says, guide to giving
Step 4: Click the most appropriate option from
The Chapter Shield
Calling all Alumni!
The Brothers of the GammaLambda Chapter are currently
seeking to put together a contactbook. If you are an alumni whowould like to stay informed, or bemore involved with your chapter weask that you please send yourname, class (i.e. Alpha), phonenumber, address, and emailaddress to the contact informationbelow.
Jake Fleming
Vice President of Alumni RelationsPhone: (989) 615-1855Email: [email protected]
Anthony CavataioSecretaryPhone: (586) 219-6151Email: [email protected]
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Created by Anthony J. Cavataio Edited by Phi Kappa Tau Gamma Lambda Executive Board