Phi Kappa Psi Fraternity

As we continue to celebrate the incredible moments from the 81st GAC, today we shine a spotlight on our esteemed alumni. Their dedication and contributions have left a lasting impact on our fraternity and communities. Congratulations to all the alumni award recipients! Your achievements inspire us all. 🌟🙌

Join us in celebrating the following alumni award recipients (in order of picture):
Matt Kifle (Ohio '12) - Outstanding Chapter Advisor; Ben Kessler (Wabash '71) - Eddie Knight Award of Merit; Garden State AA - Outstanding Alumni Association; Rhode Island Beta (University of Rhode Island) - Outstanding House Corporation; Brock Wagehoft (RIT '15) - Emerging Volunteer Award

Wow... what a month for Phi Psi!

A few weeks ago, hundreds of Phi Psis gathered in Minneapolis for the 81st Grand Arch Council (GAC). We're excited to highlight some of the achievements of our outstanding undergraduates and chapters.

Congratulations to all the award recipients who have exemplified the values of Phi Kappa Psi and made remarkable contributions to their communities. Here's to your hard work and dedication! 🌟👏

Join us in celebrating the following undergraduate/chapter award recipients (in order of picture):
Minnesota Beta (University of Minnesota) - Grand Chapter Award; Ohio Theta (Ashland University), Tennessee Epsilon (University of Tennessee), Indiana Epsilon (Valparaiso University), and Iowa Beta (Iowa State University) - Chapter Excellence Award; Dylan Conyers (Tennessee '21) - Undergraduate of the Year

We had an amazing time at the 81st Grand Arch Council in Minneapolis, and we want to relive those moments!

If you attended, we’d love to see your photos. Upload your best shots and help us capture the spirit of the event here —> https://lumatic.app/upload/YnFpdg==/45789

You know what day it is… ! Not even the summer heat can stop our brothers from having a good time! ☀️

(BTW - Can you believe there’s only one more Flag Friday until GAC?! Aren’t you excited?!)

Freedom reigns when there are no chains - Happy Juneteenth! Join us in honoring the day that celebrates our shared history of ending slavery and striving for equality.

Time is running out!

Online registration for the 81st Grand Arch Council closes at 11:59 p.m. PT on Sunday, June 16. After Sunday, you won’t be able to get tickets again until on-site registration opens on Wednesday, July 10 in Minneapolis. Register today at https://whova.com/portal/registration/grand_202407/ or through our link in bio.

In the meantime, check out these great memories from the 80th GAC in Indianapolis!

Phi Kappa Psi wants to wish all brothers, families and friends a Happy Pride Month! 🏳️‍🌈

For Memorial Day, let us remember and honor the brave souls who sacrificed everything for our liberty. Your courage and dedication will always be remembered.

Last year, we shared the story of the discovery of WWII pilot First Lt. William B Montgomery’s (W&J ‘38) remains after being reported missing in 1944. Another brother, Charles (Chuck) Reynolds (W&J ‘39) who had a similar story!

First Lt. Reynolds also served as a pilot in WWII. Brother Reynolds, stationed in New Guinea, crashed his B-25 plane into a lagoon and was never heard from again. He was reported missing in 1943.

It wasn’t until 2023 when scientists analyzed a tomb for an unidentified American soldier in the Philippines, and results confirmed it was Brother Reynolds!

More about Brother Reynolds can be found in the recent issue of The Shield: https://www.phikappapsi.com/blog/reynolds-montgomery-winter-24/

Tee up at the stunning Theodore Wirth Golf Course for an un-fore-gettable Founders Cup on July 10, 2024, ahead of this summer’s Grand Arch Council!

Open to all Fraternity members, join us for a day of camaraderie and brotherly competition. Plus, there are fantastic sponsorship opportunities available to showcase your support!

Spots are limited, register your foursome today, or go solo and be paired up with a group of your brothers! ⛳️ —> https://app.eventcaddy.com/events/phi-kappa-psi-founders-cup

Nothing better than kicking off summer like a post under the sun! ☀️ 🏖️

Let us know where you take the Phi Psi Flag this summer! DM us your pics… and you could be featured in an upcoming Flag Friday👀

Caps off to our incredible Phi Psi graduates! 🎓🥳
 
Good luck, and we can’t wait to see you Live & Flourish in your next chapter. Here’s to YOU, class of 2024 👏
 

April is National Volunteer Appreciation Month, so let’s give it up for all our amazing Phi Psi volunteers! Thank you to all advisors, mentors, and everyone else who continue to engage with Phi Psi. All the work you do helps our Fraternity thrive.

Let us all show our appreciation, shall we? In the comments below, share with us the volunteer(s) that have impacted you most, and why they were so impactful!

The deadline for Phi Psi’s National Fellowship Application is only a week away. Apply by 11:59 p.m. ET on April 26 for your chance to attend UIFI or earn funding for a learning opportunity (conference, seminar, certificate program, etc.) of your choice. There are opportunities for both undergraduates and alumni.

Visit the Foundation’s Fellowships and Grants page to learn more and start your application today! —> pkpfoundation.org/fellowships-and-grants

Your service has a story! Phi Psi celebrates the contributions of our armed forces and the people that make it possible.

Click the link to tell us about your experience in the military —> http://bit.ly/phi-psi-military

Pictured: Salvatore McClintock (ASU ‘20)

High High High from Capitol Hill! 🇺🇸

Members of Congress got a special visit from Phi Psis attending the annual Fraternal Government Relations Coalition (FGRC) Hill Day! Fraternity and sorority representatives from across the country met with Congress to advocate for the future of Fraternity & Sorority Life with federal policy.

Give it up for these honorable men!



Pictured left to right: Dylan Conyers (Tennessee ’21), Bob Marchesani (Butler ’94/IUP ’79), Derek Miller (Wabash ’20), Byron Cain (Vanderbilt ’70), Ron Ransom (Butler ’00), Jack Zyla (Texas ’20), Chris Wheeler (LA Alpha ’01), Ben Sigler (Bowling Green ’10), David Nunn (Minnesota ’21), Evan Cecchini (W & L ’22).

Check out the stunning views of the total solar eclipse over Laurel Hall, Phi Kappa Psi’s Headquarters ☀️ 🌕

If you watched the eclipse with a brother, tag them in the comments and send us your pictures!

We are thrilled to announce the launch of our new wine brand and club, Live & Flourish Napa Valley!

You don’t want to miss joining the Live & Flourish Wine Club with two club-level options available choose from. Proceeds will directly support the historic preservation of Phi Psi archives and training initiatives to aid Phi Psi volunteers!

Join the Live & Flourish Wine Club TODAY! —> https://liveandflourishnapa.com/

We regret to announce that Brother Paul R. Wineman (Washington ’55) entered Chapter Eternal on February 17, 2024. Brother Wineman was initiated into the Washington Alpha Chapter in 1955.

Wineman joined the Phi Psi Foundation Board of Trustees in 2003, served on the Executive Council of Phi Kappa Psi as Vice-President from 2006-08 and went on to serve as the 61st President of Phi Kappa Psi from 2008-10. After completing his service on the Executive Council, he returned to the Foundation Board and served as a Trustee for the remainder of his life. Wineman was also a member of the Order of the S.C.

A full release about Brother Wineman’s impact on our Fraternity will be shared soon. In the meantime, an initial press release can be found here —> phikappapsi.com/blog/paul-wineman/

It’s ! With many chapters’ spring breaks under wraps, let’s see where the Phi Psi flag has been flying the past few weeks on some spring break adventures 🌎

Yesterday, the Pennsylvania Phi Chapter (Lycoming College) celebrated 20 YEARS since their chartering in 2004. Here’s to many more years of excellence and Brotherhood! 👏 🎉 LEDN!

First picture: Penn Phi chartering (2004)
Second picture: Penn Phi Chapter (2014)
Third picture: Penn Phi Chapter (2024)

You've got 24 hours left to join the Phi Kappa Psi Bracket Challenge!

This is open to all Phi Psi's and friends - be sure to submit your bracket before the deadline --> https://bit.ly/pkpbracket2024

Join the madness with Phi Psi’s BRACKET CHALLENGE! 🏀🔥
 
Think you’ve got what it takes to predict the perfect bracket? Get in on the action and make your picks count.
 
The bracket challenge is open to all Phi Psis and friends, so create yours today! The deadline to submit a bracket is Thursday (3/21) at 12:15 p.m. ET —> https://bit.ly/pkpbracket2024
 

Join the madness with Phi Psi’s BRACKET CHALLENGE! 🏀🔥
 
Think you’ve got what it takes to predict the perfect bracket? Get in on the action and make your picks count.
 
The bracket challenge is open to all Phi Psis and friends, so create yours today! The deadline to submit a bracket is Thursday (3/21) at 12:15 p.m. ET —> https://bit.ly/pkpbracket2024
 

Phi Psi award applications and nominations are now open - including a number of awards for Alumni Associations and House Corporations! Along with several other awards, winners will be announced at this summer’s Grand Arch Council.

If you think or know someone that has what it takes to bring home the bacon, visit phikappapsi.com/awards to learn more and apply today.

It's almost time to circle up...

This is the last call for Founders Day of Giving and with it the Chapter Challenge. Check our story to see the current top 10.

The challenge officially ends at 11:59 p.m. PST so get your last-minute gifts in now! https://www.givecampus.com/16lw43 Prizes and trophies to come.

MATCH ALERT! A $10,000 match has just been made to support Phi Psi's new Explore program! Spread the word that any gifts made to the Phi Psi Programming fund through the end of today will be matched dollar-for-dollar up to $10,000.

Give now and have your gift doubled at https://www.givecampus.com/16lw43.

It is through alumni donor support that programs like Explore are available to Phi Psi students at minimal personal cost. Explore participants are able to attend the program for only $250. That covers their airfare, lodging, meals and other costs associated with the program.

Happy Founders Day! Today marks 172 years of Phi Kappa Psi. In 1852, Brothers William Henry Letterman and Charles Page Thomas Moore founded our great Brotherhood to share in The Great Joy of Serving Others.

Check out our story to hear special Founders Day messages from our national leaders.

The Chapter Challenge is live! Visit the page at https://www.givecampus.com/16lw43 to see where your chapter currently stands.

Top 5 chapters will bring home additional dollars to their chapter funds and this sweet new trophy to display for all to see!

Create a Give Campus account, make a gift and share the giving page with your brothers, friends and family to help your chapter in the competition.

Who's going to take home the top spot this year?

Are you ready for Founders Day? Founders Week festivities begin next week, and we don’t want you to miss what Phi Psi has planned to celebrate 172 years of brotherhood!

Be sure to register for upcoming events for Founders Week, including State of the Fraternity Webinar on Tuesday and Reading of the Creed & Alumni Happy Hour, a perfect opportunity to connect with your brothers and share and listen to Phi Psi stories on Thursday! Registration links are below:

Tuesday, February. 13: State of the Fraternity, 8 p.m. ET —> https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_1TVFVm-oQTGQ4j-EaWXC4g #/registration
Thursday, February 15: Reading of the Creed & Alumni Happy Hour, 8 p.m. ET —> https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYldOupqTMsGdBxhPtmRei0ta2tLKT_kdjC #/registration