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The Legacy of Theta Omicron
Theta Omicron chapter at Indiana State University is one built heavily on tradition, as you all know. Theta Omicron was colonized in the fall of 1978 by a group of men who desired to form a fraternity that was dif-ferent and stood out from the other fraternities who were already here on campus. They wished to form an organization, a brotherhood that stood for more than a Saturday night party, they wanted to make a dif-ference. That fall those men had that chance. Ed Pease, an initiate of the Delta Xi Chapter at Indiana University came to campus and with the help of a few undergraduates they put into motion what is now the best fraternity on Indiana State's campus. Throughout the years, Theta Omicron positioned itself into the most dominant Chapter in the na-tion, winning an unprecedented 18 Smythe Awards consecutively. Af-ter a short period of restructuring, the Chapter has rallied and won two more Smythe Awards in 2009 and 2010. More than 1200 men have been initiated through Theta Omicron in the past 33 years, men who have built a legacy that will continue to grow.
This Issue
Chapter Executive Board
Dave Stowe (Beta Class) Chapter
Advisor
Al Perone (Alpha Class) Faculty
Advisor
Ed Pease (Chapter Founder) Alumni
Relations Advisor
Mark Savoree (SDI) Financial Advisor
President
Matthew Folz
Internal Vice President
Jason David
External Vice President
Spencer Timberlake
Treasurer
Ian Redman
Secretary
Logan Sager
Pi Kappa Alpha Theta Omicron Chapter Yearly Report
2010-2011 School Year
The Legacy of Theta Omicron P.1
What It takes P.2
Campus Update P.3
A Word from the Chapter Advisor and Chapter President P.4
Community EngagementP.5
Thank to our Alumni and our Future P.6
Upcoming Events P.7
R.S.V.P. P. 8
Advisors
What it Takes
Explaining the Breakdown
The Raymond L. Orians Chapter
Excellence Awards recognize overall
chapter excellence. The chapters
that win this award are among the
best on their campus and Pi Kappa
Alpha’s most competitive chapters
To receive this award you must re-
ceive a Consultant Visitation score of
at least 3.25, have 50 active mem-
bers or more, an alumni advisory
board as deemed by regional presi-
dent and Chapter representation at
all Pike University Events.
CVA is the Consultant Visitation
Analysis. Once a year a Consultant
from the international headquarters
comes to the chapter to visit for a
week and meet with chairmen. Dur-
ing this period the chapter is ana-
lyzed and its overall functionality is
noted. The CVA reflects the effi-
ciency, involvement and education
of the members of the Chapter.
The tradition of winning Smythe Awards is
one that Theta Omicron takes seriously. In
the past we were known across the nation as
the chapter that continuously won Smythe
Awards and raised the standard for other
chapters.
In recent years there has been a restructur-
ing of the way we as a chapter do things.
This restructuring has turned Theta Omicron
back into one of the leading chapters in the
nation. After winning two Smythe Awards
in a row, we as a chapter are running with
high efficacy. Our goals continue to be sur-
passed and we continue to rush the “most
best men”. In the past 3 years we have rees-
tablished our place as the top fraternity in
grades, athletics, and service to the commu-
nity. Continuing the legacy left by all of you.
Our outstanding members have continu-
ously outperformed other organizations on
campus. Not only do we receive recognition
for our efforts on campus, but within the
fraternity Theta Omicron has been cited for
being one of the best chapters for rush in
the nation.
The graph above shows how Theta Omicron
stacks up against the other Smythe Winning
chapters across the nation. As you can see
we are well within the margin of great chap-
ters. We as the active chapter have taken
the initiative to recreate the legacy left by
our forefathers.
Theta Omicron still holds the record of most
Smythe Awards won in the nation. We are
now at 20 Smythes and we are pursuing
number 21 by raising our own standards.
The requirements of a Smythe Winning Chapter have changed since the beginning of our chapter.
Smythe Breakdown
Category Smythe Low Smythe High Smythe Average Excellence Average Theta Omicron
Consultant Visitation Analysis 3.5 4.25 3.99 3.58 4.19
Size 70 men 213 men 114 men 81 men 95 men
Size Rank (Campus) 3rd 13/18 1st 2nd 1st
# of Fraternities on Campus 4 46 18 14 12
Initiates (09-10) 26 78 39 33 36
Initiate Rank (Campus) 2nd 14/18 1st 1st 2nd 1st
Comm. Service Hours 1715 19500 7154 38233 5130.95
Hours Per Man 17.68 263.5 66 46.68 54.58
Dollars Raised $3,985 $81,151.87 $25,520.86 $14,053.96 $12,598.57
Dollars Per Man $39.07 $693.61 $241.71 $167.92 $134.03
Above All Fraternity GPA
GPA 2.51 3.31 3.01 2.9 3.06
Collection %
Athletic Rank (campus) 3rd 11/18 1st 1st 2nd 1st
Pike U. Attendance 9 62 28 24 22
Campus Involvement 87% 11/18 100% 98% 80% 100%
Pledge Retention 45% 100% 87% 80% 78%
15/18 Smythe Winners were above the All Fraternity GPA
5 Chapters at 100%, only 1 below 85%, Ave=94%
Campus of Change
Over the years every organization will go through changes. By changing loca-tion, building new structures or reno-vating buildings, change is continuous for Indiana State University. Over the past few years the campus has changed. The renovation of University Hall, the new home of the Bayh College of Education at Indiana State Univer-sity, has been completed. The $29.8 million dollar project was completed in 2009, and features high-tech class-rooms, a 475-seat auditorium, an en-closed atrium and a comprehensive clinic. The building, which is listed on the historic register at the Indiana Divi-sion of Historic Preservation and Ar-chaeology, celebrates a rich history in education, having been built as the Laboratory School in 1936, and pro-vides a solid foundation for the future of education at Indiana State.
Also new on campus is the Student Recreational Center. Dedicated on July 10th, 2009 the new SRC has a three-court gymnasium, natatorium, fitness center and two multi-purpose activity studios. The total cost of the facility was $21.7 million and no state funding was used in the construction of the facility. Some other new fea-tures in the Recreational Center are fitness assessments, massage therapy, juice bar, sauna and an indoor track.
Continuing in the renovation and changes on campus, a new College of Business is being renovated. The old Terre Haute Federal Building is being changed into the new College of Busi-ness. A donation was made by retired businessman Donald W. Scott to help with the renovation project..
These changes on campus are making campus life more interesting and fun. The renovations allow students to learn in nicer facilities and has played a roll in the increase of new students on campus.
Basketball Season
President Bradley
First year, Head Coach Greg Lansing,
has led the team to a Missouri Valley
Conference championship this year.
With every game being more impor-
tant than the last, and a team that
proves its worth in the final seconds,
the Indiana State Sycamore Men's
Basketball team has surpassed ex-
pectations this season. The game
against Missouri State for the con-
ference title was one that will be
long remembered. Congratulations
ISU Men’s Basketball Team!
Daniel J. Bradley became Indiana
State's eleventh president on July
31, 2008. Bradley had served as the
president of Fairmont State Univer-
sity, located in Fairmont, W.Va.,
from 2001 to 2008. He previously
held positions at University of Mon-
tana, including vice chancellor for
academic affairs and research, dean
of engineering and head of the pe-
troleum engineering department.
A Word from the Advisor
President’s Post:
Since my election in April 2010 I
have tried to be a servant leader.
During these semesters in office, my
main priority has been to continue
the legacy of greatness that has
been left to us by you, the alumni.
Through the help of some of the
most productive men I have ever
worked with, the chapter has solidi-
fied its position as a dominant force
on campus. As the largest Fraternity
on campus we have amazing oppor-
tunities to support the school. From
sports games to scholarship dinners,
Theta Omicron’s men are hard to
miss. Continually striving for perfec-
tion in everything we do, we are
continuing in the path that you have
laid before us. Pressing onward
while continually improving and
teaching our younger members what
it is to be a “true pike”.
We are grateful for your support and
the legacy you have left us. It guides
us to be better men, and better
Pikes.
In the bonds of ϕϕ κα,
SMC,
Matthew Folz
The guiding principles and beliefs established at the time of our Fraternity’s founding at
Indiana State University continue to be demonstrated today. The commitment to ex-
cellence and the perseverance to be the very best is evident in the endeavors carried out
by the current undergraduate Chapter. A commitment to dry rush; offering our new
members a solid and meaningful associate education period; the pursuit of academic
excellence; and service to others continue to be values of the Chapter. Theta O Pikes
continue to win major campus events – Homecoming, Spring Week, and the “Fraternity
of the Year” honors. The level of commitment and engagement to community service
has truly been outstanding. Theta O Pikes continue the tradition of being a dominant
force on the National level as well. Theta O has once again established another mile-
stone by earning its 20th Smythe at the 2010 Austin Convention. At present, we are the
only Chapter in the nation to have achieved this benchmark of excellence.
My recent visit to Pike University in Chicago this past February, formerly known as the
regional conference, reinforced the fact that the strength of any Pike Chapter is directly
related to the commitment Alumni make to the Fraternity. Theta Omicron’s continued
success can also be attributed to the many generous and caring Theta Omicron Alumni.
The Alumni that serve as advisors of the many programming areas of the undergradu-
ate operations, officers and members of the alumni association, and board members of
the house corporation are vital dimensions of a well functioning Chapter. I cannot be-
gin to count all the Alumni that have donated to the Chapter’s scholarship program,
Chapter House Fund, Alumni Association, and/or have paid for miscellaneous events
for the undergraduate membership. To each of you, thank you for your support of the
undergraduate Chapter whether it has been financially, attending events, serving as a
member of a respective board, or sending emails or notes of encouragement to the
undergraduate Chapter. The chapter and I are so very grateful for your generosity.
I am blest to be the current Chapter Advisor and surrounded by so many caring and
generous Alumni. I find comfort in knowing that I can call upon Theta O alums, at
anytime, and they will provide the support necessary to meet the needs of the under-
graduate Chapter and assist me in providing our undergraduate members with the best
possible fraternity experience! Thank you for living up to the charge - Once a Pike,
always a Pike!
In the bonds,
David Stowe
Community Service and Philanthropy
Fire Truck Pull
This event is held in the spring of
every year. All proceeds of this
event go to the Special Olympics.
Our chapter has teamed up with the
chapter at Rose-Hulman Institute of
Technology, Iota Delta, and are now
on the 4th year of this annual event.
Teams sign up every year and pay a
small fee to enter the competition.
The teams are then placed in divi-
sions by their caliber. The teams
then pull a fire truck a specified dis-
tance and attempt to beat the times
set by the other competing teams.
Food and beverages are provided
and many businesses across the
community have donated to the
cause.
As graduates of Indiana State University and alumni of
Theta Omicron, recognition of four fine gentlemen in
office is required. Greg Ewing (88), Bob Heaton(78) Terry
Modesitt(79) and Lee Reberger(88) are all leaders in of-
fice here in Indiana. Some are also are part of the alumni
council that meets on the first Friday of every month to
discuss the chapter’s progress.
Alumni In Office
Community Involvement Community involvement has always been a staple of our fraternity. These past two years
Theta Omicron has taken it to new heights being involved with the Bethany House, Habitat for
Humanity and the new Children's Museum here in Terre Haute.
In 2010, Theta Omicron gave a total of 5,130.95 hours of service and donated $12,598.57 for
various causes. A few notable Philanthropy events have been our annual Fire Truck Pull, Rent-
a-Pike and Run through the Jungle. These events are used to get Pikes and the community
both involved with donating to causes such as the Special Olympics, Relay for Life and the
American Cancer Society. Rent-a-Pike integrates philanthropy and community service. Com-
munity members “rent” members of the fraternity with a donation to Relay for Life. The mem-
bers of our chapter then do upwards of 4 hours of community service on behalf of the person
who “purchased” them.
Future Plans Each of us had a uniquely different fraternity
experience which in part has been directly re-
lated to our living arrangement as an Active
Member of the Chapter and our time in history.
The original founders and earlier generation of
Theta O Pikes lived in the makeshift Fraternity
House at Ed Pease’s home in Brazil. After Ed
relocated his home to Terre Haute, so did the
Pike House. For others, it was living in either the
6th floor of Burford or the 8th and 9th floors of
Sandison Hall where 62-65 Brothers resided. In
1999, the Theta Omicron of Pi Kappa Alpha
House Corporation secured the current chapter
house located at 840 N. 7th Street which cur-
rently houses 13 men comfortably and provides
the Chapter with a central location for various
Chapter functions.
The present structure has undergone three
renovations. The purchase and retrofitting of
the current house took place in the Summer of
1999 in order to make it habitable for the first
residents. The 2nd renovation occurred in 2003
and involved replacing the windows and roof.
The most recent renovation completed during
the summer of 2007 included the addition of
the brick walled courtyard, extensive interior
renovations to all common space within the
facility. New carpet, new ceilings, and the laun-
dry and bathroom areas were also refurbished.
Presently, the House Corporation has been
advised to install a comprehensive fire suppres-
sion system in the facility and to make other
safety upgrades by our insurance company.
Unfortunately these safety upgrades do not
come without a significant price tag.
As the Chapter Advisor, I have been exposed to
each of the described living arrangements the
Chapter has experienced through the years. We
currently miss the day to day synergy and en-
ergy of having 65 men housed in one central
location. I often find myself pondering what
could the Chapter accomplish if they would have
the added benefit of 40 men living together in a
Chapter House similar to the days when we
occupied Burford and/or Sandison Hall. I have
encouraged the House Corporation, and they
have agreed in principle, to begin exploring the
possibility of constructing a new housing unit as
opposed to retrofitting the current structure.
The initial idea is to construct a apartment units
adjacent to the existing Chapter house. The
long range plan is to relocate the current resi-
dents to the new structure and to provide cur-
rent Chapter members with all the amenities
students are used to having and the safety re-
quirements of current building codes. At pre-
sent, the House Corporation has begun prelimi-
nary discussions with landowners in proximity of
the Chapter house, negotiating the possible
purchase of their parcels in order to make the
possibility of constructing a new facility possible.
In the weeks and months ahead the House Cor-
poration will keep you apprised of any potential
updated housing developments.
Fraternally,
Dave A. P. Stowe, House Corporation Treasurer
A Thank you to Alumni:
Within the next month the House
Corporation will finalize the purchase
of the adjoining lot to the Chapter
property from Indiana State Univer-
sity. It is because of the following
Brothers that have financially contrib-
uted to making this acquisition of the
property possible. On behalf of the
House Corporation and the Active
Chapter, thank you for your generous
and on going support.
John Brady
Bill Carls
Chris Davies
Brian Freyberger
Steve Fukumitsu
Mike Highland
Ken Hull
Mark Jorden
Tim Luker
David Mischler
Ed Pease
Mark Poisel
Troy Price
Dr. Robert Puckett
Jon Stephenson
David Stowe
Tim Wiseman
Alumni Golf Outing (Sunday, April 10th, 2011)
Formal (Friday, April 15th, 2011)
Alumni Pike Basketball (Saturday, April 9th, 2011)
This year the chapter is hosting a Golf outing for alumni. This will take place at the
Hulman Links Golf Course starting at 9:00am on Sunday, April 10th. This will allow for
a great experience for the alumni to get to know some of the active members of the
chapter while having a great time.
Every spring we sponsor the Alumni Pike Basketball Tournament. This will take place
in the Health and Human Services building in the South gym on Saturday April 9th.
This event allows alumni to come and play against active members.
On April 15th the Gamma Psi class will be celebrating their initiation into the Theta Omicron
Chapter. Formal will be held at Saint Mary of the Woods College and will begin at 7:00 pm
eastern standard time.
Upcoming Events Alumni Weekend (Friday, April 8th thru Sunday, April 10th)
On Friday April 8th, the Gamma Psi Class will be initiated at the Chapter House start-
ing at 6:30pm. The next day the Pike Basketball Tournament will take place. See in-
formation on next page for further details. Spouses and Children can swim in the
Student Recreation Center during the day. A cookout will be held throughout the
day on Saturday at the Chapter House with various games for youth. On Sunday a
golf outing will be held. For further details see below. To RSVP, please see next page.
Save The Date: Homecoming 2011
Homecoming Is approaching fast for next fall. Homecoming will be held on October 15th. We
will once again have an alumni tent at the Stadium. As always it would be our pleasure to
receive you and your family for an afternoon of fun and brotherhood.
Alumni Golf Outing ($35.00 per individual)
Please mail RSVP
and checks to:
Pi Kappa Alpha
P.O. Box 9575
Terre Haute, IN 47808
Questions can be directed to Aaron
Stoermann, Alumni Relations
Chairman at
Formal ($25.00 per guest)
Alumni Pike Basketball Registration Form ($100 per team)
R.S.V.P. Alumni Weekend
Attending
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You may have a minimum of 5 players with a maximum of 10 players per team. Starting time
for the tournament will be 9:00am on Saturday, April 9th in the Health and Human Services Building South Gym. This will most likely be a
double elimination tournament. Advanced registration for the tournament is required. Please note there will be a cook out that will take
place throughout the day at the Chapter House at 840 N. 7th Street. Families are encouraged to attend.
PLEASE ONLY ONE REGISTRATION FORM PER TEAM
Team Name:___________________________________________ Team Captain: _______________________________________________
Team Captain Phone Number: ________________________________________Team Captain email________________________________
Team Members are: ___________________________________ ________________________________________
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Questions regarding the basketball tournament should be directed to Brian McLane: [email protected]
or call 812-631-2045
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