The Frater THE MAGAZINE OF PI LAMBDA PHI FRATERNITY SINCE 1915 Volume #113, Issue No. 1, Spring 2020 Leadership Institute demonstrates the value of leadership and followership 1 The Frater IN THIS ISSUE Volume #113, Issue No. 1, Spring 2020 The magazine for Brothers of From the President & Executive Director ........ 3 Pi Lambda Phi Fraternity The Frater shares updates about the Fraternity and showcases the amazing ways our Brothers Leading Courageously ...................................... 6 are making a difference. Content is contributed by alumni, undergraduates, and the IHQ staff. New Brand Standards ....................................... 7 Design by Shawn Mahoney '92, Temple University. Please share your experiences and thoughts. We Pilam Returns to Florida State ......................... 8 look forward to hearing from you. Headquarters Initiation Ritual Streamlined ........................... 8 Pi Lambda Phi Fraternity, Inc. P.O. Box 8176 #1895 Big Pi Spotlight: Frank Gimbel ........................ 9 Greenwich, CT 06836 (203) 740-1044 Email: Leadership Institute .........................................10 [email protected] Educational Foundation Chapter Updates ..............................................14 Pi Lambda Phi Educational Foundation P.O. Box 2 Grafton, OH 44044 Chapter & Alumni News .................................17 Email: [email protected] Donors ............................................................. 20 GET THE LATEST INFORMATION ONLINE Web site: pilambdaphi.org Facebook: facebook.com/PiLambdaPhiFraternity Instagram: instagram.com/pilambdaphi.ihq Linked In: linkedin.com/company/pi-lambda-phi-fraternity 2 LEADERSHIP NOTES ilam is celebrating a unique milestone Using tech to connect with our Chapters P this year, the 125th Anniversary of and alumni our founding. Pi Lambda Phi’s longevity is truly a testament to a strong and supportive Many of our technology solutions have brotherhood, and is equally dependent on been overhauled, enabling Chapters to more our plans for the future. We’re working to seamlessly manage their operations, recruit build and implement programs to carry our new members, educate & train Brothers, and fraternity into the next century and beyond. lower their Chapter’s risks. We redesigned our website to provide an interface that works Dan Scott, C.K. These are some of our recent initiatives on all platforms and devices. We helped our President, International that will support our Chapters and strengthen alumni connect with the “Pilam Portal,” Executive Council our relationships with alumni. an online, searchable database of brothers. Finally, we transitioned to Salesforce, so our Implementing a new strategic plan — Educational Foundation and HQ could more OnePilam effectively interact with alumni. We have begun executing a new strategic Returning to six campuses, and plan called, “OnePilam” to address our need expanding to others to: We were thrilled to have returned to six • Better engage our Alumni campuses recently – East Carolina, Ohio State, San Francisco State, Penn State, Florida State, • Help our Chapters attain excellence and Cincinnati. Soon, we’ll have a presence in • Live by the Creed of our Fraternity West Virginia, Iowa, Ferris State, University of Ian Lowe Pennsylvania, West Chester, North Carolina Executive Director A variety of initiatives launched by State, and Indiana State. If you’re interested our Headquarters will help us reach these in seeing your Chapter return and would goals. We have already begun successfully like to help make that happen, contact us at: implementing a few of these initiatives [email protected]. however, alumni engagement will both increase our likelihood of success and expedite Helping Chapters acquire long-term the process. housing Creating a new look that honors old As part of “OnePilam” we launched an standards initiative to offer strong and growing Chapters an opportunity to obtain long-term housing. Developed to bring a consistent look and An independent Housing Corporation, run feel to the Pilam brand across all Chapters and by Pilam alumni was formed, and has already affiliated organizations, our new brand and taken on two major projects that have resulted style guidelines introduces a clean, modern in getting Chapters at Drexel and Pittsburgh look to Pilam imagery that complements and housed! They’re actively entertaining options honors our time-honored traditions. Our for their next projects and hope to provide motto, “Not four years, but a lifetime,” and housing opportunities to other Chapters. the coat of arms remain unchanged, but other Chapters interested in long-term housing graphical elements and a new tagline, “Lead options, or alumni interested in participating Courageously” have been introduced to reflect in this House Corporation should email us at the spirit and ideals of Pi Lambda Phi. [email protected] to learn more. 3 LEADERSHIP NOTES Helping Chapters reach their potential In Fall 2020, we’ll launch an accreditation tool that enables Chapters to gain a holistic view of their strengths and weaknesses. The tool will help them establish action plans and goals to help their Chapter reach full potential. High performance on the accreditation will result in Chapter awards and financial International Executive Council Educational Foundation incentives. Dan Scott Gary Sanders How you can help President President We’ve got a great headquarters staff, and Brendan Sorg Mike Mabunay Vice President Vice President students eager to make Pilam even better, but we need your help. We’ve always needed the Paul Griffin Jim Morris assistance of alumni volunteers, and now that Treasurer Treasurer may be truer than ever. Ryan Overturf Roger Orloff Secretary Secretary As we continue to introduce new programs, and seek new avenues to continue Jeff Buhler Dan Scott the proud 125-year tradition of Pi Lambda Phi, Councilman Trustee we ask you to think about what you can do to Dave Fechtman Shawn Upchurch help sustain Pilam. Councilman Trustee If you enjoyed your time in Pilam, Joe Nascimento Headquarters and would like to help current and future Councilman generations have similar life experiences, there Ian Lowe Andrew Bollinger Executive Director are two immediate ways in which you can help. Councilman Calvin Carie Donate: Make a donation. Kris Reiber Assistant Executive Director Councilman Volunteer: Volunteer to aid a Chapter, mentor Sean Austin a Brother, or serve on a committee. Any way Roger Orloff Director of Expansion Councilman you choose to help is greatly appreciated. Miguel Padilla Brad Morrison Senior Coordinator of Fraternally, Councilman Chapter Services & Expansion Dan Scott, C.K., President International Executive Council Juan Lopez Jon Cockerham Councilman Coordinator of Ian Lowe Chapter Services & Expansion JP Fleming Executive Director Undergraduate Representative Brian Moore Councilman Coordinator of Chapter Services & Expansion 4 LEAD COURAGEOUSLY BROTHERS LEADING BY EXAMPLE Throughout our history, we’ve seen highest levels possible examples of Pilam Brothers who have often at times in the exhibited courageous leadership. Strong face of prejudice and leadership is a quality that we have always discrimination. strived to emulate. Our new tagline, “Lead Courageously” is a cornerstone of our identity, Entertainers and is now a key message of our new Brand Rodgers & Standards. Hammerstein Here are some Pilam brothers who (Columbia) wrote saw challenges, faced issues, and overcame musicals that obstacles by leading courageously. challenged prejudice in a time when the Pioneers Fighting Discrimination topic was taboo for Abby Mann accepting his Oscar from Lee Remick. many. Arthur Garfield Hays (Columbia) helped found the ACLU. Abby Mann (Temple) won an Oscar for his screenplay about the Nuremberg Trials, David Temple (Virginia), Floyd Greer Judgement at Nuremberg. “ A writer (Penn State), Rafer Johnson (UCLA), and worth his salt Charlie Thomas (Wisconsin) led efforts on Lewis Black (UNC Chapel Hill) and Kevin their campuses to break the barrier that had James (SUNY Cortland) used their platforms at all has an prevented African-American men from joining to tackle social topics aligned with the spirit of obligation fraternities on their campuses. our Creed. not only to George Beck (Virginia) and Andy Golbert Hall of Famers and Sports Legends entertain but to (Lafayette) challenged universities that were comment on the hesitant to integrate the Greek system. Sandy Koufax (Cincinnati), Jimmy Johnson (UCLA), and Artis Gilmore (Jacksonville world in which Olympians State). he lives.” 4-time Super Bowl Champion Randy - Abby Mann Grossman (Temple), and Bud Selig (Wisconsin) who enacted multiple diversity focused initiatives as MLB Commissioner. Noble and Pulitzer Prize Winners Richard Feynman (MIT), Marshall Nirenberg (Florida), and Herman Wouk (Columbia). Military Leaders Rafer Johnson proudly bears the Olympic torch. Admirals James Zimble (Franklin & Marshall), Rafer Johnson (UCLA), Harrison Dillard and Tim Riker (Baldwin Wallace) served (Baldwin Wallace), Jules Lennard (Wisconsin), selflessly to provide safety and security to our and Amin Nikfar (Cal Berkeley) all won at the country. 5 LEAD COURAGEOUSLY BROTHERS LEADING BY EXAMPLE Public Servants Leaders in Education Senators Ben Cardin (Pittsburgh), Arlen Paul Verkeil (William & Mary), Arthur Specter (UPenn), and Herb Kohl (Wisconsin). Rothkopf (Lafayette), William Cross, Jr. (University of Denver), and Brent Glass Representatives