Monthly Archives: February 2009
Pi Kapp lobbies on Capitol Hill for Greek housing bill
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 of Congressman John Fleming.
National Football Foundation honors Pi Kappa Phi alumnus
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Veteran Northwestern State sports information director Doug Ireland will be presented the “Distinguished American Award” by the S.M. McNaughton Chapter of the National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame during the group’s annual Scholar-Athlete Banquet Thursday night at East Ridge Country Club. Read the rest of this entry
Taking a plunge for Push America
On March 7 in Bossier City, a group of eight members and friends of Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity will participate in the Polar Plunge, hosted by the Louisiana Special Olympics. Their participation will fulfil a Push America Challenge. The Push America Challenge is a program of Push America that allows Pi Kappa Phi’s and friends of the Fraternity to participate in an event that challenges them. Participants set a fundraising goal and spread awareness for people with disabilities. They will take a quick dip in icy water to promote disability awareness. Each member of the team has dedicated themself to raise $100. The money will benefit Push America and the Louisiana Special Olympics. If you would like to help sponsor the team, click here. Online donations are secure and those over $25 are tax-deductible. For more information, contact the Beta Omicron Chapter Push America chairman Nick Breaux at nbro445@yahoo.com or (985) 519-1801.
NSU rock and rolls for Push America
The Beta Omicron Chapter of Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity, in conjunction with Miss Northwestern Lady of the Bracelet 2008 Mandi Ridgdell, recently held a benefit concert for Push America. Ridgdell won the prestigious title in 2008, with Push America as her platform. On January 30, a crowd of almost 200 people from NSU and the surrounding area Rock and Rolled for Push America. The concert featured bands including Tyler Read, Dead by Morning, and Six Miles to Point. Chapter brothers distributed pamphlets about Push America and disabilities, while collecting $350 in donations.
Pi Kappa Phi alum’s NSU Baseball number retired
Pi Kappa Phi alumnus and former NSU Demon Baseball player Billie Roy Cook was honored at the annual Demon Baseball Opening Day Banquet on February 7th, 2009. Cook and fellow baseball standout Jim Willis will have their NSU Baseball numbers retired. They will join two others as the only numbers retired in NSU baseball history. Their retired numbers will be displayed on the outfield wall at Brown-Stroud Field. After the Baseball Banquet, Cook was honored again with plaques from both the Pi Kappa Phi undergraduate chapter and the Alumni Founders Group. A baseball signed by Cook will be displayed in the Chapter House to commemorate his accomplishment. Read the rest of this entry
