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P R I D E I N O U R PA S T, F O U N DAT I O N F O R T H E F U T U R E
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CAMPAIGN UPDATEAs of 08/21/2020
CAMPAIGN GOAL$2,750,000
CASH AND PLEDGES$2,058,620
CAMPAIGN GOALREMAINING$691,380
TOTAL LIVINGALUMNI1215
LOYAL DONORS151
CURRENT ALUMNIPARTICIPATION12.43%
The newsletter for alumni and friends of the Indiana Epsilon Chapter of the Phi Kappa Psi Fraternity • Fall 2020
GIVING BY DECADEBROTHERS FROM THE 50s21 Donors totaling $1,039,14014% participation
BROTHERS FROM THE 60s16 Donors totaling $619,22010% participation
BROTHERS FROM THE 70s4 Donors totaling $3,0503% participation
BROTHERS FROM THE 80s25 Donors totaling $165,9169% participation
BROTHERS FROM THE 90s24 Donors totaling $60,10013% participation
BROTHERS FROM THE 00s42 Donors totaling $146,16921% participation
BROTHERS FROM 2010-PRESENT15 Donors totaling $20,47510% participation
“A Good Year” as Brother Steven Ehlers ’83 reported regarding the state of Indiana Epsilon in the Spring 1984 edition of the Shield. He went on to touch on the chapter’s excitement to return to campus and shared several individual and group accomplishments – Brother Duane Davison’s win in intramural ping pong singles, Brother Scott Keegan’s second place effort in the billiards and badminton tournament, the chapter’s recognition as receiving the highest fraternity GPA for five of the last six semesters and their welcoming a pledge class of 27!
While this year, and this semester in particular, fall 2020, will be “A Good Year”, it will also be a very different year, for our undergraduates. Wearing masks, social distancing, forgoing social functions, limiting group work and study, recruiting virtually, building community without physically being together, the list of changes and challenges is significant. But, so is the list of opportunities. Thus far, our young men have pivoted and looked for ways to continue to make the Phi Psi presence on campus known. From hosting campus cornhole tournaments to sponsoring no-touch awareness campaigns for distracted driving, they are reimagining how to express their core values and commitments to service, academics, athlet-ics and brotherhood. The chapter’s leadership has credited their reaction to these difficult and often limiting circumstances as a result of their prior experiences within the brotherhood, having taught them to be strong, flexible and resilient.
We hope as you read this edition of The Wolfcall and witness the construction progress of Indiana Epsilon’s new home, you will
view the facility as a symbol of strength and commitment to the future leaders of tomorrow. Undergraduates like Anthony Luciano ’19, who was recently recognized as the Outstanding Fraternity Emerging Leader from within the entire Greek community and Derek Eidson ’19 who was presented with the Pillar of Excellence in Athletics Award, are the face of our chapter today.
Thank you to those alumni, particularly the response from those brothers from the 2000s, with over 20% of all alumni from that decade contributing, for your commitment to the Pride in Our Past, Foundation for the Future campaign.
We are challenging each brother to reflect upon the value of investing in the young men of Phi Psi, the Valpo campus community and our collective future with a gift to the campaign. To learn more about the campaign, the project and our progress, feel free to contact us and/or visit pkpfoundation.org/indianaepsilon. Thank you for joining us with an investment in the future of Indiana Epsilon!
Fraternally and gratefully,
Ben Nicol ’00 Campaign Co-Chairman [email protected]
Jamie Acton ’88 Campaign Co-Chairman [email protected]
A GOOD YEAR... A DIFFERENT YEAR...
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As completion of the new chapter house nears, there are still opportunities to leave your mark and sponsor elements of the house. Below is a list of naming opportunities and their current availability.
CAMPAIGN NAMING OPPORTUNITIES
CHAPTER HOUSEEntire House and Entrance/Foyer*..................................$1,000,000
LEVEL 1Dining Room*.....................................................................$500,000Living Room........................................................................$250,000House Director Suite*..........................................................$100,000Kitchen.................................................................................$100,000Library....................................................................................$50,000Serving Kitchen......................................................................$50,000Conference Room..................................................................$50,000Conference Room Breakout...................................................$25,000Archival Storage*...................................................................$10,000Bike Storage............................................................................$10,000Conference Room Storage......................................................$10,000Dining Room Storage.............................................................$10,000Electrical Room.....................................................................$10,000Entry Closet...........................................................................$10,000Fireplace (2)*.........................................................................$10,000House Director Office...........................................................$10,000House Director Bedroom.......................................................$10,000House Director Bathroom......................................................$10,000House Director Living Room................................................$10,000House Director Laundry........................................................$10,000House Manager Storage.........................................................$10,000Mail Room*...........................................................................$10,000Main Stairwell*......................................................................$10,000Mechanical Room*................................................................$10,000Pantry*..................................................................................$10,000Restroom (3)..........................................................................$10,000Airwall*....................................................................................$5,000Bike Stalls (16).........................................................................$5,000Dining Room Tables (10)*.......................................................$5,000
House Director Closet.............................................................$5,000Library Built-Ins (2)*...............................................................$5,000Living Room Built-Ins (2)*......................................................$5,000Patio Doorways (5)..................................................................$5,000Toilets (3).................................................................................$5,000
LEVEL 2Dormered Double Bedrooms (4)............................................$50,000Lounge..................................................................................$50,000Double Bedrooms (6/11)**....................................................$25,000Study Room*.........................................................................$25,000Triple Bedrooms (3)...............................................................$25,000Bathroom...............................................................................$10,000Laundry/Kitchenette*.............................................................$10,000Electrical Room.......................................................................$5,000Showers (6)..............................................................................$5,000Urinals (1/3)**.........................................................................$5,000Laundry/Kitchenette Lockers (33/40)**..................................$2,500Shower Lockers (40)................................................................$2,500
EXTERIORBack Porch.............................................................................$50,000Front Porch............................................................................$50,000Basketball Court...................................................................$25,000Pavilion..................................................................................$25,000Volleyball Court....................................................................$25,000Pillars (3/6)**...........................................................................$5,000Pathway Bricks (Multiples)..........................................................$500
*Naming secured**Opportunities remaining
August 2016 December 2019 January 2020 March 2020
April 2020 April 2020 April 2020 May 2020
June 2020 June 2020 June 2020 July 2020
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We are so grateful to the following donors who have committed over $2 Million to the Pride in Our Past, Foundation for the Future campaign. With your gift, you join chapter brothers across the nation in celebrating Phi Psi’s strong history at Valpo and our even greater future. Together, we are ensuring that the young men who follow in our footsteps in Indiana Epsilon have a state of the art chapter facility to learn in, lead in and call home. We have moved the needle, but additional commitments are needed to reach our campaign goal of $2,750,000.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT
GIVING LEVELSAs of 08/21/2020
1953 LEAGUE$1,000,000 and above
Donald V. Fites Valparaiso ’53
FOUNDERS TRUST$500,000 to $999,999
Mark F. Hagerman Valparaiso ’65
PHI DELTA PSI CIRCLE$250,000 to $499,999
WOLF DEN SOCIETY$100,000 to $249,999
Dennis J. Schwartz Purdue ’60
MOUND STREET ASSOCIATES$50,000 to $99,999
INDIANA EPSILON CLUB$25,000 to $49,999
Christopher J. Ciupke Valparaiso ’01Robert S. Copouls Valparaiso ’02Mark S. Lecy Valparaiso ’87Joel T. May Valparaiso ’94Kenneth M. Reali Valparaiso ’86Edward W. Tornberg Valparaiso ’53
1852 FORUM$10,000 to $24,999
James M. Acton Valparaiso ’88Chad W. Bohlmann Valparaiso ’88Timothy S. Gatz Valparaiso ’87Benjamin S. M. Nicol Valparaiso ’00Kevin M. Olson Valparaiso ’87Jon G. Rachiele Valparaiso ’86Douglas R.Rigoni Valparaiso ’81Mark R. Schwehn Valparaiso ’64Matthew G. Solak Valparaiso ’05
BROTHERHOOD SOCIETY$5,000 to $9,999
Neal P. Armstrong Valparaiso ’89Brent A. Clark Valparaiso ’01Peter C. Eldridge Valparaiso ’91William C. Failey Valparaiso ’05Jason P. Ferreri Valparaiso ’94William R. Heerman Valparaiso ’53Erik R. Johnson Valparaiso ’93John J. Kacmar Valparaiso ’01Brian D. LeFevre Valparaiso ’88James W. Lockridge Valparaiso ’11Jay R. Loschky Valparaiso ’02Kevin J. Marks Valparaiso ’92
Bruce A. Morgan II Valparaiso ’06Matthew M. Palandech Valparaiso ’04Scott M. Rodseth Valparaiso ’04John C. Ruck Valparaiso ’62William L. Steinbrecher Valparaiso ’53
AMICI CIRCLE$2,500 to $4,999
Zachary M. Albers Valparaiso ’04Samuel J. Fisher Valparaiso ’15Mark R. Flora Valparaiso ’99Gregory S. Grossart Valparaiso ’93Randal J. Kaltenmark Valparaiso ’90Scott D. Malzahn Valparaiso ’95Timothy J. Ressmeyer Valparaiso ’79Ryan H. Steigerwald Valparaiso ’04
RED & GREEN SOCIETY$1,000 to $2,499
Ryan A. Acosta Valparaiso ’13Eric J. Akers Valparaiso ’89Casey R. Arterburn Valparaiso ’04 Kent M. Bailey Valparaiso ’01Timothy J. Brown Valparaiso ’01Michael P. Couillard Valparaiso ’06Preston D. Currie Valparaiso ’11Andrew J. Denecke Valparaiso ’11William C. Dickmeyer Valparaiso ’86Jantzen T. Eddington Valparaiso ’02David S. Eichberger Valparaiso ’88Vince J. Faso Valparaiso ’06Matthew C. Fitzpatrick Valparaiso ’14Bonnie Goebbert Friend of Indiana EpsilonMark R. Howard Valparaiso ’88Kevin E. Jessen Valparaiso ’98Eric W. Johnson Valparaiso ’84Kyle F. Jordan Valparaiso ’97William O. Karpenko Valparaiso ’58Timothy Krentz Valparaiso ’13Timothy M. Lenning Valparaiso ’85Todd A. Lighty Valparaiso ’87Zachary T. Longwell Ashland ’09Donald N. MacNeil Valparaiso ’91Patrick J. O’Connell Valparaiso ’02Corey J. Peart Valparaiso ’05Christopher M. Reilly Valparaiso ’85Michael K. Schallhorn Valparaiso ’04Richard E. Schraeger Valparaiso ’13Ryan W. K. Schrock Valparaiso ’14Adam M. Schur Valparaiso ’02Cody S. Shumaker Valparaiso ’05Everit A. Sliter Valparaiso ’58Titus T. Tan Valparaiso ’87Jacob Yager Valparaiso ’14
PHI PSI SOCIETCY$1 to $999
Michael D. Anderson Valparaiso ’85Leroy P. Bach Valparaiso ’58Christian J. Beebe Valparaiso ’00Peter M. Berg Valparaiso ’07Stefan P. Bjes Valparaiso ’97Richard F. Blum Jr. Valparaiso ’87
Dale A. Broekemeier Valparaiso ’66Ralph C. Buhrow Valparaiso ’59Robert E. Burfeind Valparaiso ’55Matthew W. Davies Valparaiso ’04Mitchell W. Deck Valparaiso ’09Gustave J. Dolmanisth Valparaiso ’53Anonymous Donor Friend of Indiana EpsilonWilliam F. Eifrig Valparaiso ’53Gregory C. Elser Valparaiso ’92Matthew A. Elser Valparaiso ’95Vernon A. Fanke Valparaiso ’57Paul A. Faso Valparaiso ’02Caleb J. Flake Valparaiso ’96Jesse R. Fosheim Valparaiso ’10Michael D. Fritz Valparaiso ’58Bruce W. Gaunt Valparaiso ’91William C. Gratz Valparaiso ’56Dennis L. Graves Valparaiso ’60James R. Hobelman Valparaiso ’62Jason J. Holly Valparaiso ’00Brad R. Jessen Valparaiso ’95Karl W. Klemm Valparaiso ’91Daniel T. Knoll Valparaiso ’06William J. Kusnierz Valparaiso ’69David R. Lass Valparaiso ’62Matthew M. Lemus Valparaiso ’07Kurt A. Mabis Valparaiso ’99Peter G. Mace Valparaiso ’67Lecil G. Martin Valparaiso ’13Robert S. McClellan Valparaiso ’09James M. Messerschmidt Valparaiso ’79Joel M. Meyer Valparaiso ’91Welton E. Miller Valparaiso ’69Kyle D. Miner Valparaiso ’02James R. Murray Valparaiso ’00H. Cord Nuoffer Valparaiso ’96Stephen M. Oien Valparaiso ’79William A. Olson Valparaiso ’12Mark R. Pautsch Valparaiso ’04Gregory V. Plano Valparaiso ’79Robert D. Richards Valparaiso ’60Norbert C. Ritt Valparaiso ’59William J. Rohde Valparaiso ’85Gavin R. Roy Valparaiso ’07Carl A. Schick Valparaiso ’89Donald P. Schroer Valparaiso ’59Randolph M. Schuster Valparaiso ’07James R. Schweigert Valparaiso ’64Kurt A. Spaletto Valparaiso ’90Jeffrey R. St. John Valparaiso ’90Ethan E. Stoppenhagen Valparaiso ’15Timothy A. Strege Valparaiso ’80Jonathan V. Swanson Valparaiso ’87Drew B. Turro Valparaiso ’09Eugene D. Vezina Valparaiso ’54Merlyn C. Vocke Valparaiso ’53Richard A. Vollmer Valparaiso ’54Ryan J. Walsh Valparaiso ’13Dean A. Webb Valparaiso ’05Donn P. Werling Valparaiso ’64Dale E. Wheeler Valparaiso ’65Jerry B. Widenhofer Valparaiso ’62Raymond F. Widmer Valparaiso ’59Wesley H. Wilkie Valparaiso ’56Kurt R. Woock Valparaiso ’06
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FEATURED PHI PSI: KEVIN OLSON ’87
Kevin Olson ’87 believes fraternity life is important because it engages young men in a unique way, by helping them learn to interact and move toward a common goal. “Life is all about working with others, adapting to life changes — whether in the workplace, a marriage, raising kids, whatever it is. You’ve got to be able to communicate your thoughts and feelings.”
Arriving at Valparaiso in the late 1980s, Brother Olson was searching for that kind of opportunity. He chose Phi Kappa Psi because of the strong bond he felt among its members. “It went past ‘just friends.’ It was true brother-hood. You were never alone in your struggles.”
The best and most memorable times often happened right inside 801 Mound Street. “We had each other’s backs then, and still do now. Our chapter was about 85 men. I always felt like there was engagement by all members
when it came to managing the house and other important decisions. We were all there for each other. Even now, we reach out to each other. I talk with brothers when they need help — physical, emotional, whatever it is.”
Olson says the day-to-day interaction inside the house helped him become a better leader. “The brothers had high standards, in academ-ics and beyond. That pushed me to be better. Our members were predominantly engineering majors, who tend to be very smart and very structured with their time and thoughts. I wasn’t that same way, so that structure helped me. We would approach every project/event methodically … set goals, research costs and develop a plan for accomplishment. It taught me a lot.”
Brother Olson appreciates those brothers who came before him, men he’d never even meet, whose time and treasures provided him an enriching environment in which he grew and flourished. “I inherited that; now it’s my time to pay it forward.”
When the opportunity arose to support the Pride in Our Past, Foundation for the Future campaign, Olson said it just made sense. “I knew the guys on the committee and their effort to the campaign was well-organized. Phi Kappa Psi and the Indiana Epsilon chapter were instrumental in helping me become the person I am today. I wanted to help younger brothers have similar opportunities, so they too can come into their own.”
Brother Kevin Olson has served as a financial advisor with Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co. since graduating with a degree in finance in 1990. He co-founded Next Phase Advisory Group to advise clients on retirement distribution planning.
WAYS TO GIVETAX DEDUCTIBILITYAll gifts to the campaign are tax deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law through the Phi Kappa Psi Foundation and designat-ed to the Indiana Epsilon Housing Fund.
ONLINEGiving with your credit card online at pkpfoundation.org/indianaepsilon is a quick and secure way to make an investment in our Indiana Epsilon project. Online, you can make a one-time gift or establish a re-curring gift in monthly, quarterly or yearly increments.
BY MAILYou can mail a check or credit card gift for our Indiana Epsilon project to the Phi Psi Foundation at Phi Kappa Psi Foundation, 5395 Emerson Way, Indianapolis, IN 46226. Please be certain to indicate Indiana Epsilon Housing Fund in the memo section of the check.
ESTATE GIFTSThe Phi Psi Foundation staff, our fundrais-ing counsel, will work with you and your estate planner in designing a planned gift that meets your short and long-term finan-cial goals and ultimately benefits our Indi-ana Epsilon Chapter. Planned gifts include but are not limited to cash, bonds, stock, securities, personal property, retirement plan assets and insurance policies.
APPRECIATED STOCK/SECURITIESMultiple benefits are realized when using appreciated stock as a means for giving. The Phi Psi Foundation staff, our fundraising counsel, can work with your financial ad-visor to ensure your stock gift maximizes charitable tax benefits, while also making a direct impact on Indiana Epsilon.
MATCHING GIFTSNumerous companies match an employee’s personal donation to non-profit, tax exempt foundations. Ask if your employer partici-pates in a gift-matching program.
CONTACT USFor more information or assistance about giving to benefit Indiana Epsilon, please contact a member of the Indiana Epsilon House Corporation or the Phi Kappa Psi Foundation staff team at 317.275.3400 or [email protected].
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Tom Groth ’18 was destined to be a Phi Psi long before stepping foot on Valparaiso University’s campus. His three older brothers had been initiated into the brotherhood and he knew he wanted to follow in their footsteps. “My family has supported the Fraternity since my oldest brother joined in 2011,” shares Groth “I saw the bond my older brothers formed within the Fraternity and knew that was something I wanted out of my own college experience.”
Brother Groth is a senior majoring in Market-ing & Finance with a minor in Business Analyt-ics. Earlier this year, he and fellow Indiana Epsilon Phi Psis embarked on a spring break trip to Florida. Upon returning to Valparaiso, they were faced with some unexpected news. “I got back to campus with my brothers and was told I had to move out because of the corona-virus. I packed my things and moved back to Wisconsin with my family.”
Although Groth moved back to Wisconsin, his life didn’t changed much. “Luckily, I still had my sales and marketing internship with Lavelle Industries. The only thing that changed was I went into the office one day a week and worked from home the other days.” Even though he wasn’t on-campus with his brothers for the end of the semester, they stayed connected. “We hosted a couple of Google Meet calls,” shares Groth. “Our account allows us to include more people so we invite people to the calls
who would usually come to the house and hang out with the brothers.”
With the coronavirus having changed so much about how we perceive human connection and brotherhood, perhaps it is fitting that one chapter of Indiana Epsilon’s history is closing as a new one is beginning at this time. Construction is well underway on Indiana Epsilon’s new home and it should be ready to move into by the end of the fall semester. “This is an exciting new piece of history for the Indiana Epsilon chapter and it comes at a time when our generation of brothers will likely have to adapt to new norms as we continue the traditions of our fraternity,” said Groth.
Brother Groth and his chapter brothers are excited that they were able to return to campus in the fall. “I miss in-person lectures and seeing my friends on campus. I miss being able to spend the last few months with my brothers who are graduating.”
With all the unknowns in the world around him today, Groth knows what he is looking forward to – a strong future for Indiana Epsilon at Valparaiso. “I’m looking forward to living in the new chapter house and being a part of new beginnings as the house will start a new Greek row on campus and we will be right in the middle of everything.”
2020 EXECUTIVE BOARDPRESIDENTDan DiMaggio ’[email protected]
VICE PRESIDENTTom Groth ’[email protected]
RECORDING SECRETARYGarrett Wolan ’[email protected]
CORRESPONDING SECRETARYRyan Schwartz ’[email protected]
TREASURERDrake Wolan ’[email protected]
HISTORIANNoah Marshall ’[email protected]
CHAPLAINNick Jimenez ’[email protected]
MESSENGERCameron Hoyt ’[email protected]
SERGEANT-AT-ARMSAaron Richards ’[email protected]
STAY CONNECTEDKeep up-to-date with Indiana Epsilon happenings by following us on our social media channels and checking in with us on our newly updated website. You can also find information related to our Pride in our Past, Foundation for the Future campaign by visiting the Foundation’s Indiana Epsilon webpage.
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The Fraternity and Sorority Life (FSL) Spring Service Trip is an exceptional example of the community that is built at Valpo. Students from all different fraternities and sororities spend the week together giving back to others. For the second year, the FSL Spring Service Trip traveled to Panama City, Florida to assist with Hurricane Michael recovery. This year, the team helped with the rebuild-ing of four different homes in an effort to get four families back into their homes. It was wonderful to have three members of Phi Kappa Psi (Austin Cintron ’17, Cooper Proudfoot ’19, Matthew Bickelhaupt ’18) on the trip exemplifying the meaning of The Great Joy of Serving Others.
Carolyn WhittierAssistant Dean of StudentsValparaiso University
UNDERGRADUATEBROTHERS GIVING BACK