IN THE BONDS - Pi Kappa Alpha

IN
THE
BONDS
a publication of the alpha Mu chapter of Pi Kappa Alpha
Fall 2006
Thank You for Your Leadership
A
fter six years of service as the Alpha Mu Chapter
and alumni advisor, Bob Taylor ’82 is stepping
down from his position. Alpha Mu wishes to
thank him for his years of dedication to the
Chapter.
INSIDE:
New Program
and Events
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New Initiates
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Alumni
Spotlights
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As the advisor, Bob was in a leadership position that enabled him to be a role model for
the undergraduate men. “My relationship
with the Alpha Mu Chapter Brothers is one
of mentorship. They ask me for advice just
as they would their fathers. I try my best to
treat them as mature men who are about to
embark into the work place.”
Bob believes mentoring the undergraduate
men is not only vital to future generations,
but also the alumni’s responsibility. “As
Fraternity men, it is our duty to pass on leadership skills. These current college men are
the future leaders of our state and nation.
Who else will teach them if we older and
more experienced guys won’t? Leaders may
be born, but leadership skills are passed on.”
Bob credits the Fraternity with having a
hand in making him the man he is today.
That is why he wanted to stay involved in Pi
Kappa Alpha after graduation. “I am a firm
believer in giving back. I enjoyed my time
with Pike at UGA when I was an undergraduate and I thought getting involved with the
Alpha Mu Chapter was the least thing I
could do.”
“Leaders may be
born, but
leadership skills
are passed on.”
Since his older brother, Jim Taylor ’77, is a Pike, Bob
was familiar with many of the Alpha Mu Brothers in the
late 1970s. So upon arrival at UGA he had already made
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up his mind to pledge Pi Kappa Alpha. Some of Bob’s
favorite memories as an undergraduate are the social
events with the sororities such as the Friday afternoon
champagne parties and the bands on the
front porch. After four years of fun and hard
work, Bob received his B.A. degree in journalism with a minor in speech.
Originally from Columbus, Georgia, Bob
now resides in Bogart, Georgia, with his
wife, Nancy, a fourth grade teacher’s aide,
and their son, Seth, a seventh grader at
Malcom Bridge Middle School. Bob is the
assistant to the vice president of public
affairs at the University of Georgia. Specifically, he manages the Georgia Open Records Act on campus. Brothers
may correspond with him by e-mail at btaylor@uga.edu.
Lumpkin Street Relocation Update
Discussions Continue Between Pi Kappa Alpha and UGA
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GA officials and Pike’s Housing Corporation, AM
DAWG INC., have had many discussions regarding the proposed relocation of Lumpkin Street fraternities. Vice President of Student Affairs Dr. Rodney
Bennett and Eric Atkinson are the University officials delegated to meet with the affected fraternities. After several
meetings and telephone conversations, UGA gave Pi
Kappa Alpha an October 16 deadline at which time Pike
was to let them know if we were interested in accepting
their offer or declining it.
AM DAWG INC. sent a letter to the University articulating that based on the information we have received to
date, the short time given to respond, and the state of flux
of the proposal, we are not in a position to either accept or
decline their offer. We fully appreciate the University’s
vision for the Lumpkin Street property and are certainly
willing to cooperate in any way possible to reach a mutually beneficial conclusion to this matter. Even though we
built our house with our own money and have written
assurances from the University stating that we can remain
there as long as the Fraternity is in good standing with the
University and current on all of our bills, we are willing
to consider moving to River Road, if it is affordable.
Unfortunately, what has been offered would almost triple
the costs to operate our Fraternity, and this is something
that is economically not feasible.
In 1966, Pi Kappa Alpha relocated to the Chapter House
on Lumpkin Street. Now, the University desires that Pike
moves to River Road and literally start over in paying for
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New Programs and Events
Improve Chapter’s Strong Tradition
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On Friday night, an oldies band played on the
front porch, and Saturday’s tailgate consisted
of an acoustic band and catering by Jason’s
Deli. Multiple parents approached undergraduate Brothers to compliment us on a job well
done. I even had a father tell me how much
more fun our Parents’ Weekend was than the
Parents’ Weekend at his daughter’s sorority.
his semester has proven to be another
great one for the Alpha Mu Chapter of
Pi Kappa Alpha. Be it on the intramural field, at philanthropic events, or in the
classroom, the Pikes continue to have a commanding presence at the University of Georgia.
Chapter G.P.A. Continues to Rise
Last semester we boasted a sixth overall
G.P.A. on campus for Greeks and held an
average higher than the all-campus male
average. This semester looks to be the same,
if not better.
Alpha Mu Supports
Greek Philanthropies
Even though our annual Spike for Life philanthropy doesn’t take place until April,
Alpha Mu is involved in other campus philanthropies. We participated in various events
such as Tri Delta’s bowling tournament,
Delta Zeta’s Wing Bash, a ping-pong tourna-
Lumpkin Street
Relocation Update
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another house. We are prepared to seriously
consider swapping our house on Lumpkin for
a house on River Road, but what is proposed
to date is not an equitable arrangement and is
something our Fraternity cannot afford. It is
one thing to give up our beloved house; it is
another thing to knowingly enter into an
agreement in which the chances of success are
minimal. Dialogue is expected to continue
between Pi Kappa Alpha and the University,
and we stand ready to negotiate in good faith
with the University at any time.
Competitive Streak
Abounds on Intramural Field
Mike Desing ’04 and his parents,
Scott and Barbara, at the Parent’s Weekend
Tailgate on September 16.
ment for breast cancer, UGA HERO, Dance
Marathon, and Kappa Delta’s Big Man on
Campus, where our own Cameron Yates ’05,
last year’s Big Man, hosted the event.
New Program Incorporates
New Members into
Recruitment Process
Recruitment this semester yielded a pledge
class of 14 quality men who were initiated on
November 8. Our goal for this school year is
30 new members; this is still very possible
with spring recruitment. To help with spring
recruitment, Pledge Master Ryan Taylor ’03
will collaborate with Recruitment Chairmen
John Peyton ’04 and Collins Free ’04 to
incorporate the new members into various
recruitment events.
New Venue for
Parent’s Weekend a Hit
On the intramural field, the competitive
aspect we had while playing sports in high
school has never really escaped us. This season’s flag football team is currently in their
postseason run toward the championship. For
those of us who pride ourselves on the diamond, softballs are already being tossed in
the front yard in preparation for next season.
Alpha Mu is running as strong as ever. Our
presence on campus and in the classroom has
never been better. I am excited about the
upcoming elections, which will yield a new
executive board with fresh ideas to continue
the Fraternity’s excellence. Coming from
Virginia and not knowing a soul at UGA, I
cherish the time and friendships I made
through Pi Kappa Alpha. In a couple of
months, I will be receiving this newsletter as
an alumnus, and I look forward to continuing
my support for the Alpha Mu Chapter of Pi
Kappa Alpha.
Phi Phi Kappa Alpha,
Taylor Chenery ’03
SMC
(804) 399-2019
tchenery@gmail.com
This year, we hosted our annual Parents’
Weekend on the lawn at the Pike Mansion.
On October 12, AM DAWG INC. received a
response from the University that stated they
are in the process of reviewing the areas of concern raised by many of the groups and will be
back in contact with each Fraternity as soon as
possible. Our obligation with regard to the
October 16 deadline was fulfilled by expressing a desire
to continue the discussion.
Fraternally,
James B. Gates ’97
Jbgates78@gmail.com
Parents and undergraduates gathered at the Chapter House for a successful tailgate on September 16.
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Board of
Directors
Housing
Corporation
Board
PRESIDENT
Allen French ’74
Alpharetta, Ga.
(678) 393-9787
gumdawgy@aol.com
VICE PRESIDENT
Pat Clements ’93
Henderson, Ky.
patrick.clements@bigwebapps.com
TREASURER
Andy Day ’94
Atlanta, Ga.
aday@williamsassetmanagementllc.com
SECRETARY
Dean Mannheimer ’98
Athens, Ga.
deanmannheimer@athensfirstbank.com
Alumni
Association
Board
PRESIDENT
vacant
VICE PRESIDENT
Cliff McCurry ’68
Savannah, Ga.
CHAPTER AND
ALUMNI ADVISOR
Dean Mannheimer ’98
Athens, Ga.
Welcome 2006
Alpha Mu New Initiates
Nick Adams
Woodstock, Ga.
Environmental
Engineering
Jordan Drake
Kennesaw, Ga.
International
Business/Spanish
Taylor Aubrecht
Marietta, Ga.
Pre-Business
Kevin Driver
Marietta, Ga.
Pre-Business
Kavi Bhai
Albany, Ga.
Pre-Law
Jeffrey Dyal
Baxley, Ga.
Chemistry
Chris DiFiore
Cumming, Ga.
Marketing
Dylan Godlewski
Grayson, Ga.
Chemistry
Jeff Gradolf
Roswell, Ga.
Biochemistry
Michael Rayburn
Kennesaw, Ga.
Wildlife
Management
Alexander Jarrett
Marietta, Ga.
Pre-Business
Michael Mulcahy
Falls Church, Va.
History
Jared Swanson
Marietta, Ga.
Pre-Business
Kyle Wiggins
Baxley, Ga.
Pre-Business
Thank You Loyal Alumni
uring the first semester of our new annual campaign, 40 alumni showed their enthusiastic
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support of the Chapter by contributing $4,400 to the fall 2006 appeal. The accomplishments and successes enjoyed by Alpha Mu are directly attributed to the ongoing and loyal support from the Chapter’s alumni.
The following is a list of contributors to the appeal, listed by initiation year, in their life-to-date
cumulative giving level. If an error has been made in recording the amount of your gift, or if we
have mistakenly omitted your gift, we sincerely apologize. If a correction to your giving record
is needed, please send it to Pi Kappa Alpha-UGA Alumni Treasurer’s Office, P.O. Box 1049
Athens, GA 30603-1049.
Diamond Club
($500 and up)
Jere F. Wood ’69
360 Club
($360 to $499)
Matthew L. Bottino ’00
Garnet and Gold Club
($250 to $359)
Drew D. Coleman ’69
Dr. Clyde W. Jordan ’69
Alpha Mu Club
($100 to $249)
Thomas C. Crenshaw Jr. ’46
William T. Mobley ’54
Dr. John M. Spates ’58
Homer L. Johnson ’59
George R. Baldwin ’60
Lee A. Scroggins Jr. ’60
Lee M. Moore ’67
William J. Razzouk ’67
Robert O. Brandes Jr. ’68
John Davidson ’68
Thomas E. Lumpkin ’68
J. Cliff McCurry ’68
James C. Hall ’70
Clarence W. Gooden ’72
H. Randolph Holder ’73
Peter F. Youtt ’78
Geoffrey R. Reid ’99
Bryan S. Warnock ’03
Bulldogs Club
($1 to $99)
F. Alex Crittenden Jr. ’46
Braswell D. Deen Jr. ’46
Gerald B. Sawyer Jr. ’47
E. Baxter Webb ’47
Robert J. Sharpless ’49
James B. Drew Jr. ’52
Phillip L. Donaldson ’53
Wiley S. Ansley ’54
William M. Bullard ’55
William P. Cliatt ’56
Thomas A. Cannon ’68
Henry S. Pepin III ’69
Lawrence E. Hodges ’70
Mark T. Shawe ’73
Harry R. Muse III ’76
Shane D. Boyer ’92
Dean R. Mannheimer ’98
Eric J. Dierson ’01
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Pi Kappa Alpha
Teaches Values for Future
Alumnus Spotlight—Cliff McCurry ’68
s an undergraduate, Cliff McCurry
’68 had many memorable experiences, but his favorite memories
revolved around his leadership positions in
the Chapter and his love for athletics. “As the
social chairman of our Chapter, my favorite
memories are about the socials we had with
the sororities, the bands I booked, but most of
all winning the Governor’s
League trophy every year for
intramural sports.” It is no surprise the Pikes were so successful in athletics considering Cliff
and his Alpha Mu twin Brothers
Tommy Cannon ’67 and Bobby
Cannon ’67 all played basketball at Armstrong State before
transferring to UGA, pledging
Pi Kappa Alpha, and joined a
chapter dominated by members
of the UGA football, basketball,
baseball, and track teams. “We were definitely considered the jock fraternity on campus.”
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It was because of these men and other close
friends that Cliff chose to become a Pike. He
credits the Fraternity with providing him with
many life lessons. “My undergraduate experience taught me so much about the value of
loyalty to others and interpersonal communication, which are so important in business.”
Cliff also credits his success to a very special
mentor, Nick Mamalakis, father of Alpha Mu
Brother and Cliff’s best friend, John
Mamalakis ’68. “He was a father figure to
me since my parents died at an early age. He
was one of the most dedicated and respected
business and community leaders in Savannah.
He set an example of service to others that
has inspired me throughout my career.”
From these experiences, Cliff advises all
young Pikes to find a role model. “No matter
what career path you decide on or what
organization you decide to join, be sure that
you have a mentor there that wants to help
you succeed.”
After graduating with a BBA degree in risk
management and insurance, Cliff took his
experiences and went to work for Mercer
Insurance Agency in Savannah.
Since 1971, he has worked continuously for this organization,
starting as a mail clerk. He has
witnessed several mergers and
is now chairman of the Savannah
office of Hilb, Rogal & Hobbs.
HRH is publicly traded on the
New York Stock Exchange and
the eighth largest insurance broker in the nation.
As a leader, Cliff describes himself as a competitive person who really
enjoys helping others win. He believes the
only difference between leaders and everyone
else is what one does with their time and talents. “The only thing God gives every human
being on the face of the earth the same
amount of is 24 hours in a day. I think it is
incumbent on all of us to use the talents that
we have been blessed with to improve the
lives of others through what we choose to
spend our time doing.”
In his free time, Cliff enjoys golfing, tennis,
bird hunting, boating, and spending time with
his grandson. Cliff resides in Savannah with
his wife, Kathy (Kappa Delta alumna,
Georgia Southern University). The couple
has two sons, Jamie (Kappa Alpha alumnus,
Furman University) and Lee (Kappa Alpha
alumnus, Georgia Southern University). Cliff
would love to hear from his Alpha Mu brothers
at cliff.mccurry@hrh.com.
Pikes Strong Leaders on
Campus and in Greek Life
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he Alpha Mu Chapter of Pi Kappa Alpha continues to be one of the finest fraternities at
the University of Georgia and a leader within the Greek system. Much of our success
over the past years can be attributed to the guidance and leadership of Bob Taylor ’82.
Over the past six years as Chapter advisor, Bob gave a great amount of time and energy to
Alpha Mu. This past summer, Bob made the decision to scale back his role as advisor. Bob has
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A Leader in the
Workplace and
Community
Alumnus Spotlight—
Clarence Gooden ’72
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he social life that
revolved around the
Greek culture was a
major driving factor for
why Clarence Gooden ’72
decided to pledge Pi Kappa
Alpha. As an undergraduate, he cherished the level
of independence college
gave him, and he believes it
laid the groundwork for
successful
interactions
between other people and
cultures. Clarence credits the Fraternity with
teaching him how to get along with others and how
to pull together in a team effort.
Upon graduating from UGA with his bachelor’s
degree in political science, Clarence started his
railroad career with Seaboard Coast Line and progressed to assistant general manager-intermodal
for CSX Corporation.
Clarence has been a loyal employee of CSX
Corporation for 36 years. Today, as executive vice
president of sales and marketing, he is responsible
for the $10 billion in sales and revenue the company generates. Clarence believes in doing the best
you can and he lives by the golden rule of treating
others the way he wants to be treated. He advises
those who are just starting their careers to “come
early and stay late; work smart and hard.”
As a leader, Clarence recognizes the importance of
being a role model and a decision maker. He
understands the value of having a leader to help
build consensus in groups. He believes “the
strength of leadership is getting groups to believe
and act in concert with common goals and tasks.”
Clarence leads not only in the workplace, but in the
community. Last year, he was responsible for personally raising $450,000 for various charities. In
2005, he was honored by the sheriff’s office of
Jacksonville as Citizen of the Year for his work in
raising $150,000 in private funds to help improve
an area of the city.
For the past three years, he has organized a charity
train to raise funds for the American Heart
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alumni UPdate
Chapter Eternal
Branan G. Thompson ’31, Good Hope, Ga.,
entered Chapter Eternal on March 30, 2006.
Bobby C. Bush ’46, Macon, Ga., entered
Chapter Eternal on February 22, 2006.
Spede J. Bryan Jr. ’47, Montgomery, Ala.,
entered Chapter Eternal on March 19, 2006.
Julian R. Stinson Jr. ’52, Danville, Va., entered
Chapter Eternal on September 12, 2006.
Farris J. Rahall ’77, St. Petersburg, Fla.,
entered Chapter Eternal on May 24, 2006.
Alumni News
____________________1930S
Hon. Ralph E. Carlisle ’35 reports that he continues to play the trumpet and piano. He resides
in Monroe, Ga., with his wife, Margaret. He is a
retired judge and is taking life easy. To contact
Ralph, send him an e-mail at rrbtrate@alltel.net.
____________________1940S
Dr. Harold C. Walraven Jr. ’47 is a retired dentist, researcher, and teacher living in Atlanta, Ga.
Last year, Harold volunteered 400 hours at the
Northside Branch of the Atlanta-Fulton Library.
He helps raise money to pay for books, children’s programs, equipment, and furniture. The
organization was also able to send three librarians to the 2005 national meeting.
E. Baxter Webb ’47 reports that he returned
from a great trip to Tahiti, New Zealand, and
Australia. This past June, he visited Georgia and
also attended his 50th class reunion at Cornell
University in Ithaca, N.Y. Baxter lived in Japan
for seven years while introducing retirement and
assisted living healthcare to the Japanese. He
now resides in Palm Beach, Fla., with his wife,
Ann. Contact him by e-mail at baxann@aol.com.
Charles R. Crisp ’49 is retired from Wachovia
Bank and stays busy by keeping large grounds,
looking after his business interests, and serving
on a number of boards. He lives in Moultrie,
Ga., and has a daughter, Mary.
James E. Worrall ’49 was recently selected to
the Georgia Municipal Association’s Leadership
Hall of Fame. Jim is serving his sixth term as
mayor of Perry, Ga., where he lives with his
wife, Frances. They have one daughter, Fran.
E-mail Jim at mayor.worrall@perry-ga.gov.
____________________1950S
Bert Jones ’50 is a retired sales manager for
SMA Stith Equipment Company. He lives in
Dunwoody, Ga., and enjoys traveling, spending
time with his grandchildren, and watching UGA
football and basketball.
John L. C. ‘Hap’ Downes III ’52 lives in the
Tidewater, Va., area with his wife, Lore. He
retired from the U.S. Air Force in 1975 and from
the computer industry in 1993. Since then, Hap
has been cruising all over the world and reports
it is a great way to vacation.
Jack R. Rich ’55 reports that he is the president
and social chairman of Fun Inc. where he enjoys
skiing, elk hunting, and salmon fishing. Jack and
his wife, Rebecca, live in Tallahassee, Fla., and
have one daughter, Charlotte. The Riches took a
trip to Alaska this past August. Catch up with
him by e-mail at southerpine@comcast.net.
Andrew D. Mule ’56 says that since retirement
he has been terrorizing the Wilmington Golf
Club three days a week. He resides in
Wilmington, N.C., with his wife, Judy. The couple has a son, Brett.
____________________1960S
George R. ‘Ray’ Baldwin ’60 is the owner of
an insurance and real estate agency in
Americus, Ga., where he resides with his wife,
Janis. They have two children, Raymond and
Jennifer. Ray can be contacted by e-mail at
ray@thebaldwinagency.com.
Thomas A. Cannon ’68 and his wife, Amanda,
reside in Savannah, Ga., with their three daughters: Sarah, Margaret, and Caroline. Tommy is
the dean of students at Benedictine Military
School.
Michael R. Floyd ’68 is a professor of family
medicine at East Tennessee State University in
Johnson City. He resides in Jonesborough,
Tenn., with his wife, Susanna. They have two
children, Anna and Ben. Send him an e-mail at
floyd@etsu.edu.
____________________1970S
Andrew J. Hill III ’71 is practicing law
in Athens, Ga., where he resides with his
wife, Lyn, and their two children, Liles and
Andrew. Drew may be contacted by e-mail at
ajh@bbgbalaw.com.
Randall M. ‘Mike’ Malone ’72 is president
and CEO of Risk Consultants Inc., a safety
consulting firm in Atlanta, Ga. Mike resides in
Atlanta with his wife, Debbie. They have two
children, Lori and Drue. Drop him a line at
mike.malone@riskcon.com.
Frederick A. Miller ’77 and his wife, Cindy,
live in Eastman, Ga., with their four children:
Christian, Chip, Kirby, and Katelyn. He is the
vice president and credit analyst for the Bank of
Eastman. Catch up with him by e-mail at
miller_frederick@hotmail.com.
____________________1980S
George J. ‘Jim’ Cotsakis III ’81 lives in
Alpharetta, Ga., with his wife, Kathy, and their
daughter, Christina. Jim is the owner of
Federated Mortgage Inc. and can be reached by
e-mail at cotsakis@aol.com.
Paul E. Andrew ’83 is an attorney for Andrew,
Merritt, Reilly & Smith LLP in Lawrenceville,
Ga. He and his wife, Sandra, reside in Flowery
Branch, Ga., with their two children, Hana and
Dawson.
Kennon H. Keiser ’86 reports that he married
UGA and Alpha Chi Omega alumna Ansley
Weatherford in 1990. The couple lives in Rome,
Ga., with their four children: Mary Katherine,
Howell, Parks, and Griffin. Kennon works as a
business manager for Merck & Co. Inc. E-mail
him at kennon_keiser@merck.com.
____________________1990S
Michael R. Green ’91 lives in the mountains of
Boone, N.C., with his wife, Allison, a Delta
Zeta, and their three children: Maddie, Hayden,
and Emie. Michael is the owner of Signature
Designs International, an import store. Drop him
a line at sdimrg@aol.com.
James B. Gates ’97 of Atlanta, Ga., workes in
administration at Piedmont Hospital as the
director of stewardship. This past year he had the
pleasure of serving on UGA’s Alumni
Admissions Committee. James can be reached at
jbgates78@gmail.com.
____________________2000S
Matthew L. Bottino ’00 serves his country as a
first lieutenant and platoon leader for the United
States Army in Kennesaw, Ga.
Clarence Gooden ’72
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Association. Contributors pay for an evening
of dining and entertainment aboard a passenger train en route to Jessup, Georgia. Last year,
the train raised $150,000.
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Alpha Mu Chapter
of Pi Kappa Alpha
University of Georgia
P.O. Box 723333
Atlanta, GA 31139
Other charities that Clarence has raised funds
for include Angelwood, a foundation that
helps children and adults with disabilities, and
Volunteers in Medicine, a medical clinic that
provides medical care to those who aren’t able
to afford it.
Address Service Requested
In his spare time, Clarence enjoys golfing and
spending time with his family—wife, Corkie,
and daughter, Sara, who attends the University
of Georgia. Clarence was born in Waycross,
Georgia, and now resides in Jacksonville,
Florida. He can be contacted by e-mail at
clarence_gooden@csx.com.
Pikes Strong
Leaders
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been a wonderful leader and resource for the
Chapter, and I know I will rely on his continued
support and advice as I take over.
The men of Alpha Mu had many wonderful accomplishments last semester, but none was more
impressive than finishing the spring 2006 semester
with a cumulative G.P.A. of 3.24. This hard work
placed Pike sixth out of 28 fraternities. I know the
Chapter’s commitment to academics will result in
another outstanding ranking this fall.
Attention:
This newsletter is intended for alumni, undergraduates, and parents.
If your Pi Kappa Alpha son is still attending the University of Georgia, 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.
Welcome Chapter and
Alumni Advisor Dean Mannheimer ’98
Furthermore, the Chapter remains strong and
vibrant through our large and diverse group. This is
directly attributed to the commitment and hard
work put into the recruitment and new member programs. Each semester a great group of young men
are initiated, excited, and ready to provide the energy
and leadership needed for Alpha Mu to grow. This
fall was no different as 14 young men pledged Pike.
As always, all referrals from alumni are greatly
appreciated.
he Alpha Mu Chapter welcomes Dean Mannheimer ’98 as the new Chapter and
alumni advisor. Dean has lived and worked in Athens for the past eight years and says
his close proximity to the Chapter enticed him to stay involved as an alumnus. Dean
says he also enjoys getting to know and work with the undergraduate men.
I would like to again express my gratitude to Bob
Taylor for the great leadership he has provided the
Chapter over the years. I am excited to be assuming
the role of advisor and I look forward to working
with the young men of Alpha Mu
as the Chapter grows and moves
in many new directions.
Dean pledged to the Alpha Mu Chapter because “the Chapter had such a diverse group of
guys.” His fondest memories as an undergraduate include living in the Chapter House and
road trips the Brothers took to cheer on the Dawgs. He credits the Fraternity with providing
meaningful relationships and many great memories. “Pike allowed me to create wonderful
lifelong friendships and provided opportunities that led to a great overall college experience.”
Fraternally,
Dean Mannheimer ’98
Alpha Mu Chapter
and Alumni Advisor
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As an advisor, one of Dean’s goals is “to continue the Chapter’s strong presence on campus
through recruitment, academics and campus involvement.” Dean also wants to help get other
alumni involved in supporting the undergraduate men.
Dean grew up in Roswell, Georgia, but now resides in Athens with his wife, Megin, and their
four-legged son, Ben. When not mentoring the undergraduate men, Dean works at Athens
First Bank and can be reached at deanmannheimer@athensfirstbank.com.