letter from the president.
Greetings Alumnus Brothers,
As we roll into a new semester and a new year, the Kappa Omega Chapter is making some changes and working on some big improvements and events to be held during the upcoming months. I have decided to establish a word that each of our brothers can focus on and remember during my term as Chapter President: “Exceptional.” Being alumni from our beloved chapter, you all know how great this organization is and can be. I have chosen this word to help us remember to go the extra mile, to take that extra step towards greatness, and to demonstrate to ourselves and to UW-Whitewater how truly exceptional we can be as Scholars, Leaders, Athletes, and Gentlemen. We have a very powerful executive council and quality men serving in chair positions this semester, and we have a lot of exciting things happening. Please take a look through the newsletter to see what is all going on and feel more than welcome to attend any and all events listed on our calendar that you are able to. After all, you’re more than our friends, you’re family. Please don’t hesitate to contact me at any time for any reason.
In the bonds of phi phi kappa alpha,
Kevin Delie
Deliekm23@uww.edu
get to know an active brother
Matt Howsam:
Brother Howsam was born and raised in Spring Grove IL, but don’t hold that against him. He is a 20 year old, non smoking Gemini. He is currently a junior here at UWW, and is actively studying HR Management. He loves all sports, but favors golf, baseball, basketball, and football. Some of his other interests are woodworking, going to cubs/ bears games, and hanging out with the guys. But as my partner in crime, I can tell you the thing he loves most is settling down on these cold Wisconsin nights, popping in a good flick, and cuddling with his lovely lady Jessica, and their lovable black lab Bella.As an active member of our Kappa Omega chapter, Howsam has held numerous cabinet and e-board positions, including Treasurer and currently External V.P. Undoubtedly grouped into the category of the “MOST, BEST MEN” that this chapter strives to recruit. As a go-to guy for most of us actives, I have no doubts knowing that any Alumni could call up Matt for any reason and at the drop hat he would be there for you. Now that you know one of the silent but powerful weapons of the Kappa Omega arsenal, feel free to drop him a call or an email for any reason.
Article Written by: “THE” Brenton Stettner
calendar of events
February
8 – Rush: 7-10 p.m. Pool and bowling in the UC
9 – Rush: 7-10 p.m. Info night in UC Ballroom
11 – Bid Day
13 – Informal Rush Event
18 – Informal Rush Event
19 – Whitewater Leadership event
20 – Pike Bowl and Polar Plunge
26-28 – Pike University- Chicago
March
3- Alcohol and Other Drugs
20-28 – Spring Break
April
8 – Buy a Pike
10 – International Work Day
16-18 – Ingress
23-24 - Pike Spike Volleyball Tournament
29 - Initiation
30 - Formal
Letter from Alpha Gamma
Greetings from the fall 2009 Alpha Gamma Class! We are all excited about beginning our first active semester and to be members of Kappa Omega.
We have a lot of highlights from last semester as associates. This includes raising $80 through an “all-you-can eat” pancake and bacon breakfast at the Chapter house. We also had a speed dating session with the women of Alpha Sigma. We were able to volunteer for the School for the Blind in Janesville as well, helping to manage the huge Goalball Tournament. With such a great semester, we are looking forward to all the events and fueled up for the spring. Members of the Alpha Gamma class have already started to take chair positions and committee positions. As chairs of the external cabinet, Brad Schank will be the public relations chair, Tony Schmidt will be the social chair, Travis Helland will be in charge of campus involvement, and Tom Carroll, will be the philanthropy chair. Chris Sandor, Alex Enderby, and Quinn Haberl to round out the rest of the Alpha Gamma class. We are all excited for the semester but remember that our whole class will not be here. Do to medical reasons, Quinn will not be returning, but we wish him the best of luck and can’t wait for him to come back in the fall.
LOST BROTHER/INFORMATION REQUEST
If you have any information on a brother who we have not heard from in a long time please let us know and we can feature them in our next article and give an update to all of the Kappa Omega Alumni. If anyone would like to see another kind of article or set of information included in the next newsletter feel free to send suggestions and we will make it happen!
Thank you,
Chad Neerhof
NeerhofCT25@uww.edu