For Cody Bourque, a member of Beta Omicron Chapter of Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity, December 10, 2008, turned out to be more than just the last day of class for the fall semester. While settling in for his final class of Television Technique, a female student frantically alerted the class that another female student had passed out in the restroom. Bourque, who was CPR certified as part of crew training for the Gear Up Florida team in 2008, thew off his coat and ran to the bathroom. “My mind was racing, but I knew the first thing to do was check her vitals, which I did three or four times while calming myself down,” said Bourque. He, assisted by the female student who alerted the class of the situation, was able to revive the student. (more…)

Beta Omicron Chapter President Wil Adams will represent Greek organizations across the country in the Greeks on Capitol Hill Visit on April 17th. Adams, along with other program participants, will undergo training with a Washington, D.C. lobbying firm that will prepare the Greeks to interact with members of Congress. The focus of the program is to advance the Collegiate Housing Infrastructure Act. If passed, the legislation would make financial contributions to fraternity and sorority houses tax-deductible. “This is a way for us to highlight many of the positive things that Greek organizations do to help their universities and communities,” he said. “I know how vital the support of alumni members are to my own chapter house. It wouldn’t be possible without their financial support. They shouldn’t have to pay taxes on a donation to keep our house safe.” Adams is no stranger to politics. He currently serves as President of the NSU College Republicans. In 2007 he was a campaign volunteer for Louisiana State Representative Rick Nowlin. He also gained experience as a staff member for the 2008 campaign for Congressman John Fleming.

On January 9-11, 2007, Beta Omicron’s newly elected executive council traveled to St. Louis, Missouri for training in key roles within the chapter.  The chapter leaders attended Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity’s Mid Year Leadership Conference. Almost 700 Pi Kappa Phi brothers received hands-on training in each of their leadership roles. They were able to exchange ideas with other chapters as well as receive direction from the national fraternity office. Prior to the conference, the newly-elected officers held retreat workshops and strategic planning sessions to establish a mission for the upcoming academic term. Also at that time, Alumni Advisors and members gathered to help shape the vision and goals for the chapter. Archon Wil Adams, along with Chris Sanders, Brad Deville, Shayne Creppel, Chris Alley, Jon Lee, Cameron Moises, and Dustin Jackson attended the conference.

Members of Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity are doing their part to help keep Natchitoches beautiful. On November 9, the Fraternity held their regular “Trash Bash” to help beautify the city before the upcoming month-long Festival of Lights. Members walked over a mile, clearing trash and debris from the roadside. In 2006 the chapter adopted University Parkway, the main thoroughfare leading into Natchitoches. The Fraternity chose to adopt the street because of its high visibility to residents and tourists. “Natchitoches is such a beautiful place.  It’s important for our members to contribute to the betterment of our community,” Pi Kappa Phi President Britt Richey said. The roadside is cleaned at least four times each year.

The Beta Omicron Chapter of Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity is pleased to announce very successful new member recruitment for the Fall 2008 semester. The Rho pledge class of associate members were hand-picked by the brothers of Beta Omicron. Pi Kappa Phis are men of CLASS (Character, Leadership, Athletics, Scholarship, Service). The active brothers hope to inspire the associates to work hard to become a part of America’s Leading Fraternity. The Rho associates are leaders on campus, participating in organizations ranging from the Spirit of Northwestern, the NSU Spanish Club, NSU Choir, and NSU Cheer. The new associates are Eric Burkhalter, Justin Vavra, Chris Melancon, Stanley Rolon, Kevin Bruce, Justin Duncan, Cole Roberts, Nick Wyble, Jon Lee, Joedy Wiggins, Chris Alley, Garrett Webb, Dustin Jackson, and Chris Wetmore.