Gamma Delta Makes Front Cover
Gamma Delta has been greatly blessed by the support and eventual special initiation of Lute Olson. What better way to show the significance of welcoming Brother Olson into our bonds than by putting him on the front cover of the Shield and Diamond?
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Founder's Day Banquet Huge Success
On March 3rd, 2012, The Pi Kappa Alpha actives, along with their Moms and fellow Alumni, packed the Double Tree Hotel for a night of Awards and Recognition. Our new members and their family members were in attendance, as well. Congratulations was given to Lute Olson for his recent initiation into our bonds, and Mom's were shown gratitude for all that they have done for this fraternity. The banquet was a huge success, with the over 360 guests in attendance making it the largest Gamma Delta Founder's Day Banquet ever.
Lute Olson is ΠKA Alumni!
Our newest Hall of Fame brother Lute Olson became a PIKE with a record crowd (70 active brothers, 30 alums) on February 11, 2012 at Irvine, CA regional summit. In addition PIKE has taken over CATWalk from UA Greeklife. CATWalk is U of A's most successful philanthropy event which was started to contribute to the Bobbi Olson fund, which contributes to cancer research every year.
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Alumni brothers Rene Monteverde '98, Billy Holmes '09, and Chris Nagata '09 enjoy a moment with newly inducted brother, Lute Olson.
State of the Chapter
by President Charles Eisner '10:
As the SMC of the largest fraternity on the University of Arizona campus, I cannot express in words how proud I am to serve the young men in our bonds. The greatest part yet is it wouldn’t matter how many active brothers we have. Fifteen or 150, they will be forever and always the most best men. Our chapter is young, but is fueled by an outstanding history of Gamma Delta, and that history is what guides our bright young men to success. Our philanthropic effort is one that will only get better. Our extended hands to the Tucson community are felt by many and leave a lasting positive impression on those involved.
With each new record we set, it always seems like only a semester away until we set a new record for that same achievement. We have established a chapter culture in which we have come to expect excellence and I have no doubt in my mind that excellence will continue. Our brothers can feel confident in achieving success because we hold ourselves to a high standard of academics, morals, accountability, and brotherhood. However, this all cannot be obtained unless our recruitment policy maintains its stance of a year long process, involving the chapter’s voice and incorporating the Fraternity’s values. We look to our current Rush Chair, Joel Torres ’09, to uphold these values for we understand the future of our chapter rests with those we recruit.
My vision as SMC includes many goals, but two key ones are: alumni relations and mentoring our youth. Involving our alumni in chapter events is one thing, but for our alumni to be able to look back on our chapter and see a living and breathing organization is another. That is why we have looked to update alumni listings and challenge our undergraduate brothers to reach out to alumni for no other reason than to say hello. Our youth will fill our shoes, just as we all did for those who lead before us. I cannot stress enough the importance of leading by example so that those watching may have the ability to do an even better job. After all, I understand I will only be as successful as my successor.
In the bonds of Phi Phi K A,
Charles Eisner ‘10
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