Winter, 2011

Brothers,

I am privileged to have the opportunity to serve our Delta Lambda Chapter in its highest position, SMC. Since becoming a Brother in 2008, I have been motivated to improve our chapter and make it bigger and better than ever before. As the newly elected President I am in position to continue to strengthen our proud dynasty. Through my years as a Brother I have been fortunate enough to take part in winning three consecutive Robert Adger Smythe trophies, two Overall Intramural Sports championships, one FSU Presidents Cup, four excellent pledge classes filled with scholars, leaders, athletes, and gentlemen, the best fraternity social events on campus, and a strong fraternal Brotherhood.

You can be proud to know that Pi Kappa Alpha remains the leader among Florida State's IFC fraternities. We look to our new Rush Chairman, Brett Hagler to continue the tradition of dominance during Rush to bring in another high-quality spring pledge class.

On campus, Pike Brother Dustin Daniels just concluded his term as Student Body President this spring, and now he is succeeded by Brother Avi Assidon who will serve as President for 2011-2012. Four of the last seven Student Body Presidents have been Pikes. Delta Lambda Brothers hold many powerful and influential political offices on campus.

Executive Council leaders, pictured above include: Austin Cole, Marcus Atherton, Alex Needelman, Keaton Klinge, Brett Hagler, Austin Albury, Brett Russi, Kory Kubaki, Nick Carew, Austin Black and Nick Allphin.

In Intramurals, Delta Lambda secured a Volleyball All-Campus Championship as well as a 3v3 Soccer All-Campus Championship. Going into the spring semester we are 1st place in the Overall IM standings. We expect to field strong basketball, soccer, and softball teams this spring as we work to recapture the Intramural sports crown.

Delta Lambda continues to be a leader in recruiting varsity athletes to our ranks. Safety Nick Moody and Linebacker Christian Jones helped anchor the Florida State defense this year, while cornerback/returner Greg Reid is electrifying every time he touches the ball. Fullback Lonnie Pryor scored six touchdowns this past season and was called the most dependable running back on the roster by his coaches. All-American Drew Kittleson along with Wes Graham anchor the Golf team while New Zealand born All-American David Ambler is a track star along with fellow All-American Brandon Byram. Seminole football, basketball, baseball, track, tennis, hockey, rugby, soccer and volleyball all count Pikes as members, and the Seminole Lacrosse team is loaded with Delta Lambda Brothers.

It's a great time to be a Pike at Florida State, and with our new Executive Council, I have every reason to believe the excellence we have come to expect will continue into the future. If you have any questions, concerns, or just want an update on our chapter, feel free to contact me or any of the new executive council.

In the bonds of Phi Phi K A,

 

Ryan Rohloff '08
Finance & Accounting
904/483-7971
RMR07C@fsu.edu