Gamma Rho Concert Raises $6,700 for Mental Health Charity
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| Miami-based DJ, Landis, performs at the PIKE charity concert |
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On Saturday October 20th, PIKE Gamma Rho hosted our inaugural charity concert benefiting the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), a nationwide grassroots advocacy group. The event raised $6,700 for the mental health organization which is dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness. NAMI uses our gifts and contributions to educate, advocate, listen, and lead. Mental illness is a prominent issue on this campus and especially for our Chapter; therefore, it was an easy choice for the men to partner with this organization. This was the largest amount of money raised for charity for a PIKE hosted event in the Chapter's history.
Brothers helped sell advance tickets to the event in two weeks beforehand and sold nearly $1,000 worth of tickets at the door. The event was held at a local concert venue, Evanston Rocks, and was headlined by Miami-based DJ, Landis. The opener for Landis was Alex Manrique, a 2018 Gamma Rho initiate. Evanston Rocks was very accommodating and provided us with all of the tools to make this event a success on top of significant in-kind contributions. The concert served as a very effective recruitment and social event for all attendees as well. Given that this was such a well-attended and beneficial event, the Chapter has already started brainstorming future concerts.
If you are interested in getting involved or donating to NAMI please visit their website here. | | | Alex Manrique ('18) opened the concert with a DJ set |
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SAVE THE DATE: MARCH 1-3, 2019 FOUNDERS DAY WEEKEND
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Please save the date for our very special Founders Day weekend, March 1st through the 3rd of 2019. The weekend will include a bar event downtown on Friday, a tour of Northwestern's rapidly changing campus, and an event at the PIKE House. More details, including hotel group package, location, and cost will be released by December 1.
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Gamma Rho Wins Pi Kappa Alpha House of Quarter
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| | The Pi Kappa Alpha House at 2313 Sheridan Road |
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Gamma Rho has won the prestigious House of the Quarter award from Pi Kappa Alpha Headquarters for Fall 2018. This is Gamma Rho's second win after previously winning House of the Quarter and going on to win House of the Year in 2015.
The award was earned for major improvements including: replacement of the basement flooring, new hardwood floors in the hallways, and a Sonos speaker system throughout the house. The chapter continues to take advantage of the conference room with new Tempur-Pedic office chairs and the first floor living room for ping pong, watching sports, and poker games. The housing committee performs weekly checks to ensure the house remains clean and in a good state of repair. | | |
Chapter Eternal - Alessio Manti |
| Last month, we lost brother Alessio Manti (’09) to suicide. His was a life of many successes that will serve as a legacy our Chapter and brotherhood will never forget.
Alessio was born in Rome and moved to America when he was six. He attended Choate boarding school and graduated from Northwestern with a degree in Learning & Organizational Change. Alessio served as Gamma Rho's Alumni Relations Chair and also ran for student body president. He then attended the Natural Gourmet Institute in NYC and had started graduate school in the Netherlands this year.
The world will be a quieter place without his booming voice and unmistakable laugh. Alessio had a unique ability to make an impression on everyone he met and turn them into his friend. If Alessio dreamed something up, he had a drive that allowed him to simply will it into existence, including his legendary college business venture, the Deuce Caboose. Those who knew him are all better for it and he will be dearly missed. His heart was bigger than life--he felt passion and pain in ways that others could never understand. He left a legacy of love and life and we must take the light that he brought into the world and spread it. He touched so many souls and we hope he touched yours. Rest in peace brother.
Mental health challenges affect every family in one way or the other at some point. The PIKE brotherhood is no different. As we come together to find ways to strengthen the support net around one another in times of crisis, please know that you are not alone if you struggle. Reach out. We are here for one another in good times as well as tough times.
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This is our monthly installment featuring prominent PIKE seniors who have contributed to the Chapter. Each profile includes their plans after graduation, student activities outside of PIKE, personal interests & hobbies, and a favorite PIKE memory. | | Chris Crouch – Atherton, CA
Major: Industrial Engineering & Economics Email: Christophercrouch2020@u.northwestern.eduPost Grad: Consulting at Bain & Company As a member of PIKE, Chris was the VP of Health & Safety and then later became the President (SMC) of Gamma Rho. He currently serves on the IFC Executive Board, providing a great benefit for our Chapter. Chris says that the Chapter has been the reason why he will look back on Northwestern so fondly. Chris’s favorite PIKE memory was being elected President. |
| Nicholas Rutherford – Cleveland, OH
Major: Economics Email:Nicholasrutherford2019@u.northwestern.eduPost Grad: Investment Banking Analyst at William Blair
Nick is a member of the Investment Management Group at Northwestern and helps integrate PIKE members interested in finance into the club. Last summer, he interned at William Blair, ultimately receiving an offer for after graduation. As a member of PIKE, Nick served as the Brotherhood Chair. Nick’s favorite PIKE memory was the football trip this year to East Lansing, where Northwestern defeated Michigan State. |
| Oliver Hodgetts – Tustin, CA
Major: History& Economics Email: Oliverhodgetts2019@u.northwestern.eduPost Grad: Consulting at Deloitte
Oliver is a member of Club Golf and served as the President of the organization last year. Gamma Rho is very well represented on the Club Golf team due to the commitment of brothers like Oliver. Last summer, Oliver worked at Deloitte in consulting, ultimately receiving an offer for after graduation. Oliver’s favorite PIKE memory is singing the national anthem at Dropping the Puck freshmen year, an annual charity hockey game. |
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Gamma Rho Scholarship Endowment Continues to Grow
The Gamma Rho Endowment Fund which is used for student scholarship and expenses for Pike University is now in its second year. The fund is managed by a highly qualified team at the PIKE Foundation. The fund, which exclusively benefits Gamma Rho, is comprised of two accounts, the PIKE University Fund which has a balance of $100,000 and the John Jones Memorial Fund which has a balance of $38,000. The PIKE U fund is used to offset the expenses of sending Gamma Rho undergraduates to three unique PIKE U events each year including the summer conference. Fees for registration, travel, lodging, and meals can exceed $10,000 annually for the chapter. The Alumni Association has set out with a goal to achieve a balance of $250k in the PIKE U fund in order to fully cover these costs as the annual dividend is typically 4%.
To donate to the "Pi Kappa Alpha Building Fund" through NU click here. Click the "Search additional gift designations" box and check the "Pi Kappa Alpha Building Fund" box.
To donate to the "Gamma Rho PIKE U Endowment" through the Pi Kappa Alpha Foundation click here. | | |
Contact Info Update Please forward this message to brothers who may not be on the email list!
If any of these interest you please click the button below to update your contact information. Everything is stored on the Alumni Association's servers and only accessible to board members.
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Alumni Association Dues
Annual dues for the Alumni Association are $30. Dues can be paid here. Dues paying members receive the following benefits:
- Discounted event prices - Free quarterly newsletter mailed to your house - Voting privileges - Your name listed in the newsletter and website
Dues are used to pay for general operations including website hosting, newsletter production, planning future events, and annual dues to Memorial Headquarters. |
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Thursday November 15 Chapter Thanksgiving Dinner Recruitment Event
Saturday December 1
B1G Championship Game
Indianapolis, IN - 7 p.m. (Gamma Rho is in process of organizing a tailgate. Email to follow.)
Saturday December 15 Winter Break Begins
Monday January 7 Winter Quarter Classes Begin
Friday March 1, 2019 Founders Day Weekend Begins |
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A special thanks to those alumni that have donated to the Chapter either through Northwestern or the International Fraternity since 2017 (as of Q3 2018). Donors to the PIKE Foundation donors have now been added. Apologies to the Foundation donors that have been omitted in past newsletters.
Lily of the Valley Society H. Brandon Guest
Daniel P. Dean
Frederick C. Ewald
John C. Fischer
Shield & Diamond Society
Bruce H. Schoumacher
Ellery M. Ewald
Robert L. Armacost Jr.
David A. Carlson
White Horse Society
Brentley J. Radeloff
William S. Borchers William R. Levin Paul M. Huettner
Other Donors Michael H. Sharifi Michael G. Raab Paul F. Iams Jr. Col. Daniel F. Baker Sanford D. Stein Donald W. Peterson William M. Penny
Society levels are based on lifetime giving to Gamma Rho's Scholarship (PIKE Foundation), Building, and Alumni funds. Founders | $50,000+ Jr. Founders | $25,000 Sabre & Key | $10,000 Garnet & Gold | $5,000 Lily of the Valley | $2,500 Shield & Diamond | $1,000 White Horse | $500 Gamma Rho | $250
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Anyone interested in serving on the Alumni Association Board or the Chapter's Alumni Advisory board please contact Alumni Association President, Jacob Kerr. He can be reached at jacob.ryan.kerr@gmail.com or 908-872-7287. |
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| Engage with PIKE Gamma Rho! |
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Utilize the following communication channels to engage with the Alumni Association. Events, announcements, job opportunities, reconnecting, etc. will be updated continuously.
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Check out the photos of the Chapter House here. This page will be constantly updated as improvements are made. |
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Gamma Rho alumni are encouraged to use this form to report updates about their own lives or the lives of their Gamma Rho brothers. Old stories or memories of your time as a PIKE at Northwestern or after graduation are also encourage. Report your update here.
We look forward to hearing from you! |
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