FSU Pikes Delta Lambda Newsletter- September 2024
- Oct 10, 2024
- 12 min read
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Preserving our Legacy; Securing the Future
The Old Guard is Delta Lambda’s Alumni Annual Fund. Your gift goes toward strengthening the Bonds among alumni, enriching both the alumni and undergraduate Delta Lambda experience. Volunteer dues are $100 or more annually. Some Alumni choose to give more. These funds underwrite special projects like the Military Plaque, the monthly e-newsletter, the Delta Lambda website, monthly meetings with Alumni Advisors and Chapter officers, alumni reunions and more.
Please use the secure link above, or the link on the Delta Lambda Website. Or, some donors prefer to write checks. Please make payable to The Old Guard, and send to Charlie Barnes, 1490 Saint Charles Place, Tallahassee Florida, 32308
We’re very gratified by the strong response to the August newsletter.
Thank you to former SMC Jon Graber ’02 for his $100, 2024 Old Guard contribution. Jon is Real Estate Manager for The Sembler company. jon.graber@gmail.com
Thank you to Steve Roden ’71 for his $100 gift to The Old Guard. Steve is the CEO of Guy Harvey Enterprises, as well as Chairman of the Board of the Guy Harvey
Foundation. sroden@guyharvey.com
Thank you to Harvey Macker ’72 (University of Pennsylvania) for his annual $100 contribution. Harvey has been a consistent supporter of the Old Guard. harveyjag@gmail.com
We are exceptionally grateful to Wayne Curtiss ’83, Founder of Smack Apparel, located in Tampa. www.smackapparel.com Wayne’s cell is 813-842-2682. His email is waynecurtis@smackapparel.com Wayne has outfitted a number of Pike reunions over the years and we are grateful for his involvement. His check for $300 to the Old Guard is most welcome.
And we are extraordinarily grateful for the generosity of former Rush Chairman David Markowski ’79 whose $1,000 gift to The Old Guard will be purposed toward rush. David’s brothers are Mike Markowski ’74 and Craig Markowski ’79. David’s son is Weston Markowski ’19 Mike’s two sons are Reeve ’14 and Ryan ’16.David is President/CFO at EmotionTrac, Inc. david.markowski@gmail.com
Contributions to the Old Guard may be made through a secure website, or if you prefer to send a check, please make payable to The Old Guard of Delta Lambda and send to Charlie Barnes / 1490 Saint Charles Place / Tallahassee, FL 32308
Our next Alumni Advisors/Undergraduate Leadership Luncheon will be on Wednesday, October 2nd 2024.
Our regular monthly meetings are now at Madison Social, in College Town. The University Center Club/Osceola Grill has been permanently closed.
Chapter Advisor John Peacock ’01 will host and chair the meeting, beginning at noon and concluding by 1:00 PM. All alumni are welcome to attend.
Chapter Advisor John Peacock ’01 850-321-2198 jpeacockfl@gmail.com Co-Chapter Advisor Steve Walker ‘81 703-203-5494 steve.walker07@gmail.com Chapter President Lucas Bozeman ’21 501-626-6488 bozemanlucas@gmail.com
OUR CHAPTER WEBSITE IS WWW.DELTALAMBDAPIKES.COM
Alumni Advisors present included Ed Barnes ’71, Brett Fisher ’05, Pete Ford ’14, Jimmy Keen ‘73, Mike Lait ’78, Bob McKnight ’62, Andy Miller ’70, Jeff Moore ‘81, Dylan Nielander ’15, Chapter Advisor John Peacock ’01, Doug Russell ’79, Co-Advisor Steve Walker ’81, Charlie Barnes ’65.
Chapter Officers included SMC Lucas Bozeman, EVP Carlos Baldor ’21, IVP Owen Murtaugh ’22, Treasurer Alex Ward ’21, Pledge Educator Brian Lensengrav ’22, Ben Porter ’21.
The order of the day was good news all around. An enthusiastic group of Pike alumni and undergrad officers met at Madison Social in College Town (our new venue after the old University Center Club permanently closed).
Jimmy Keen and Pete Ford gave an overview of the $100,000 worth of improvements to the house, which were accomplished during the summer “Turn” just prior to occupancy this fall. “The house has been painted throughout, and house walls will be further decorated with framed composites and historical memorabilia to underscore the Delta Lambda traditions.” Keen and Ford gave special praise to House Manager Carson Marcil ’21 for his exceptional work preparing the house for fall occupancy.
Chapter Advisor John Peacock noted that Heritage Grove’s management is restoring many of the original features. “The community swimming pool is operating now.” The pool is conveniently located directly behind the Pike house.
SMC Lucas Bozeman reported that summer rush is strong. “Trevor Vogel ’22 is exemplary. Formal rush isn’t until September 10, but we already have over 60 ‘pre-bids’, including members of the varsity football, baseball and basketball teams.” He introduced new Pledge Educator Brian Lensengrav. Lucas also noted that he and Carlos Baldor and Alex Ward all attended the 2024 Pike National Convention in Oklahoma City.
Treasurer Alex Ward presented the welcome financial news. “We raised the dues from $1,300 to $1,500, but our city utilities, Memphis (National Pike) and IFC are all paid off!”
Finally, IVP Owen Murtaugh confirmed that Pikes won “all five Sorority-Men-of-the-Year competitions in which we competed. Last year, the chapter raised more than $80,000 for various philanthropies.”
EVP Carlos Baldor proposed an auction the weekend of the UF game to provide financial aid to our own Pike Brothers in need.
Our next meeting with be Wednesday, October 2nd at Madison Social in College Town.
At ‘The Getaway’ in St Pete: Allen Hill ‘77, Vern Vokus, and Joe Fontana ‘76.(Photo from 2017)
Kneeling from left: Todd Vargo ‘76, Ed Jordan ‘76, Tom Dzein ‘76, Joe Fontana ‘76.Back row: Donny Roberson ’76, Danny Abel ‘76, Vern Vokus ‘76, Alan Riddick ‘76, Burt Chandler ’76.
An August 2nd feature in the Wall Street Journal called Bob Bowman ’85, “the most successful coach in the history of U.S. Swimming.” Bob was one of 17 Delta Lambda Brothers who populated FSU’s Varsity Swimming team from 1981 through 1986, including six Team Captains in a row.
The Scalphunters were a Seminole Men’s spirit group founded in 1978 as a sponsored organization of Seminole Boosters, Inc. The original group consisted of selected individuals from PiKA, Lambda Chi, Theta Chi, SAE, KA and Phi Delt. Five of the original 12 Founders were Pikes: Jim Floyd ‘76, John Leavitt ’77 (brother, Jim Leavitt ’79), Steve Shambach ’76 (son, Brett Sambach ’07), Tom Dzein ’76, and Todd Vargo ’76 (son, Austin Vargo ’09).
Leavitt and Dzein served Delta Lambda as SMC. Jim Floyd was Pike Treasurer, and was the first President of Scalphunters.The vests were original authentic garments provided by the Seminole Tribe of Florida. Scalphunters met in the old railroad car owned by Seminole Boosters, and travelled to away games with the goal of promoting student spirit. Eventually, a companion organization for Women called Daughters of the Sun was created.
Scalphunters first introduced the Seminole War Chant to a student pep rally in 1984 (although the original War Chant was inspired by a Theta Chi named Rob Hill). The Scalphunters grew very quickly and became an influential organization, selecting the top men in many of the top fraternities into membership.The organization evolved over time, and may not be the same bright engine of enthusiasm today that it was 45 years ago. But for decades Scalphunters was undoubtedly the most prestigious interfraternity club at FSU.
Pikes in Ireland for the Game vs Georgia Tech
I did not save either Cozart’s or Prescott’s photo
*Some sections of the new website are public: the Monthly Newsletters, the digital copies of Pikeboys and Pikes Illustrated, Chapter History & Traditions, Leaders in Military Service are all easily available.
*Delta Lambda Alumni should sign in and create an account to view the ‘Brothers-Only’ sections. These sections, including Class Notes and the Directory, allow alumni to update their contact information, and to keep track of their friends. Please encourage you fellow Delta Lambda Brothers to create their own accounts.
*The new website is ongoing effort. More information and features will be routinely added and enhanced over time.
*Yes, you may sign up to receive the monthly newsletter without creating an account. Please encourage all your fellow Delta Lambda Brothers to sign up for the free monthly newsletter.
The new website is the brainchild of David Rancourt ’84.
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The annual contribution to be a member of the Old Guard is only $100. The Old Guard account is located at BB&T (is now Truist) in Tallahassee.
Or, if you feel more comfortable sending a check, please make it to The Old Guard of Delta Lambda, and send to Charlie Barnes / 1490 Saint Charles Place / Tallahassee, FL 32308
Old Guard of Delta Lambda (last update August 2024)
The Annual Giving Outreach of Delta Lambda Alumni
THE OLD GUARD
Brothers making Annual Gifts of $100 or more
(See: The Sembler Society, below, for annual gifts of more than $1,000)
Lee Anderson ‘84 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025Dan Akre ’83 2016, 2017Charlie Barnes ’65 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024Ed Barnes ’71 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024Joe Beasley ’83 2018, 2019, 2021, 2023Robert “Bobby” Bowden ’49 [Alpha Pi, Samford University] (son Jeff Bowden ’80; grandson Michael Madden ’14) 2016, 2017, 2018Gabriel Brady ’58 2020Justin Buck ’96 (Southeast Missouri State) 2021, 2024Peter Burnett ’68 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024Anthony Cabrera ’81 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024Eric Carr ’01 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024Cade Carter ’05 (father is Cadie Carter ’79) 2022Jay Campbell ’87 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024Bill Cheek ’61 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024Jim Cobb ’63 (son Kevin Cobb ’06) 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022Frank Cooke ’65 2020, 2021, 2023Chuck Cottrell ’80 2019, 2020, 20221, 2022 (also, see Chuck Cottrell, Brent Sembler Society)Bob Coury ’72 2023Ozmel Cuan ’02 2022, 2023, 2024Dustin Daniels ’10 2016Josh Davis ’02 2021Phil Doumar ’09 2017, 2024Bob Duggan ’64 2022Jeff Epley ’96 (Iota Gamma, Nebraska-Kearney) 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022Miguel Fernandez ’77 (son Michael ’10) 2017 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025Michael Fernandez ’10 2021, 2022, 2023Jim Finch ‘81 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021Jim Floyd ’76 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024Dave Frew ’67 2020Lewis Fusco ’05 2020Paul Gerding ’65 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022Pete Gioitta ’82 2022Dave Giordano ’65 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024Jon Graber ’02 2022, 2023Glenn Grant ’82 2017, 2022, 2023Connor Gray ‘11 2018Bill Gregory ’77 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024Mike Halfacre ’85 2016, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024Bob Hall ’49 (grandson Andrew Hall ’15 initiated at Auburn) 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021Lawrence ‘Chip’ Hartung ’81 2017, 2019, 2021, 2023Scotty Howell ’06 (brother Seth Howell ’84) 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023Rob Hicks ’83 2020Kyle Hill ’16 2020Howard Hunter ’73 2020, 2021, 2022Bruce Johnson ’81 2017Jay Johnson ‘83 2016 -- Joined the Sembler Society in 2018Ryan Kelly ’06 2023Dick Klunk ’67 2020, 2021, 2023Bill Knight ’69 2023, 2024David Kresge ’73 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024Mike Lait ’78 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025Joe Liguori ’81 2021Mike Lilly ’84 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023Carlos Lindo ’05 2016David Lyons ’65 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024Sloan MacKarvich ’01 2021 (-- also Sembler Society)Harvey Mackler ’72 (Beta Pi, University of Pennsylvania) 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023Trent Mallory ’81 2017, 2021, 2022Mike Markowski ’75 (sons Reeve Markowski ’13 and Brandon Markowski ‘16 ; brothers Craig Markowski ’79 and David Markowski ’79) 2016Jordan McAlister ’07 2023Noah C. McKinnon ’65 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025Austin McLeod ’15 2022, 2023Stuart McLeroy 2021Jack McMullen ’64 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025Chris Merganthaler ’13 2022Andy Miller ‘70 2021, 2022, 2023J.L. Milton ’62 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024Tom Misiuk ’83 2021Jim Montano ’64 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025Jeff Moore ’81 2018, 2022Kyle Mowitz ’01 2017, 2021Alex Mullineaux ’01 2019, 2021Eli Nortelus ’01 2018Marco Novak ’01 2016Harry Orwig ’66 2018Serge Osaulenko ’01 2017Joel Padgett ’71 2016, 2019, 2023Jim Parsons ’81 2017John Peacock ’01 2018, 2019, 2020 -- Peacock also made an additional $500 gift to be applied to the Veterans’ Recognition PlaqueChris Pepin ’01 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023Khoung Phan ’01 2019Jim Poe ’66 2016, 2017, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024David Ponder ’80 2017Gary Prescott ’72 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023Dr. Jace Provo ’83 2020Matt Raulerson ’83 2022Ernie Reiter ’86 2023Tyler Russell ’10 2020Matt Schulis ’01 2022Randy Sears ’79 2024 -- $500Lt. Col. Jerry Sexton ’74 (brother, Russell Sexton ’77) 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023Dr. Benjamin Sharp ’60 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 -- Dr Sharp also made an additional gift of $500 to be applied toward the Veterans’ Recognition Plaque. In August, Dr Sharp also made a gift of $525 to support digitalizing the chapter archives. Dr Sharp made an additional $500 gift in September, and an additional gift of $500 in May, 2024.Tim Sheridan ’78 2022, 2023 -- Tim also made an additional $1,000 gift for 2024Griffin Siegel ‘78 2016 2017Peter Singhal ’15 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2024Jim Smalley ’73 2022 ($500) ,+++Barry Smith ’72 2024Kevin Stokes ’13 2018, 2019, 2021, 2022, 2024Bob Stoner ’64 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023John Stoner ’64 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023Rob Stoner ’88 2016, 2017, 2018, 20-19, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023Lt. Col. Patrick Sullivan ’01 2022 -- Lt. Col Sullivan made an additional gift, $400 of which is designated to help fund the Veterans’ Recognition Plaque.Cmdr. Jared Sweetser ’01 2022Doug Tatum ’77 2021Todd Trimmer ’69 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023Tom Trotta ’81 (son Eric Trotta ’09, University of Florida) 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021Bob Tunkel ’66 2020, 2021, 2022Tarek Waked ’09 2019Steve Walker ’81 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024Bob Ward ’67 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023Kevin Wheeler ’09 (father is Tom Wheeler ’78) 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021Tom Wheeler ’78 (son is Kevin Wheeler ’09) 2021Wade Wilcox ‘86 (son is Griffin Wilcox ’15) 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021Griffin Wilcox ’15 (dad is Wade Wilcox ’86) 2020, 2021Bill Williams ’85 2019, 2020Rob Williamson ’87 2018, 2020, 2021Alan Winslette ’77 2018, 2019, 2023Manny Zamora ’87 2021, 2022, 2023Bart Ziegler ’83 2021
THE SEMBLER SOCIETY
Brothers have made at least one gift of $1,000 or more
[John Baker ‘83: An anonymous donor has made a Memorial Gift to the Sembler Society in John’s name]Ed Barnes ’71[Herb Bowen ’86: An anonymous donor has made a Memorial Gift to the Sembler Society in Herb’s name]Charlie Bradley ’81 a September 2019 addition to the Sembler SocietySean Carbonell ‘86[Craig Kavka ’66 : A Memorial Gift to the Sembler Society was made in Craig’s name in 2019]Chuck Cottrell ’80 -- Chuck Cottrell made an additional gift of $1,000 to be used in the best interests of the Chapter. And in 2022, Chuck made another gift of $2,500. Thank you, Chuck, for your lifetime of generosity to Delta Lambda!Jim Crews ’78Chris Dietz ’87 (son is Caleb Dietz ’11) annual Sembler Society member. Chris maintains the website.Tobyn DeYoung ’86 (son is Steven Centeno ’16)Col. Joe Feheley ’81 (son is Sean Feheley ’14)Jim Finch ‘81[Steve Goodloe ’79: An anonymous Memorial Gift was made to the Sembler Society in Steve’s name]Chris Gutierrez ’83 [University of Florida] (son is Alex Gutierriez ’16)David Gutting ’83 (son Sterling Gutting ’16)[J. Bob Humphries ’66: A Memorial Gift made to The Sembler Society in Bob’s name in 2019]Bruce Johnson ‘81Jay B. Johnson ‘83Bobby Jones ‘72Jimmy Keen ’73 (son is Michael Keen ‘14)[Don Kyle ’77 Memorial (Brothers contributing include Jim Finch ‘81, Joe Feheley ‘81, Chuck Cottrell ‘80, Glenn Grant ‘82, Mike Martin ‘79, Dave Henry ’81, Anthony Cabrera ’81 and Steve Walker ’81.[Tracy Lee ’86: An anonymous donor has made a Memorial Gift to the Sembler Society in Tracy’s name]John Leavitt ’77 (brother of Jim Leavitt ’79)Sloan MacKarvich ‘01Craig Mateer ’86 (son is Charles Merritt ’16)Lyle McAlister ’78 (new 2021) [sons are Lee ’09 and Jordan ’07]Roy McDonald ’79 two gifts at the Sembler Society levelRyan McElveen ’95 (2020)Noah C. McKinnon ‘65Rich Newsome ‘83David Rancourt ’84 (son is Wyatt Rancourt ’16) annual Sembler Society memberMatt Raulerson ’83 (son is Zach Raulerson ’17)Scott Roix ’85 and son Max Roix ’18Rudy Rowe ’87 (son is Carson Rowe ’22) Rudy’s gift to enhance Brotherhood meals is already in excess of 5 figures.Doug Russell ’79 (son is Tyler Russell ’10)Harry Sargeant III ’78 (sons are Harry Sargeant IV ’02 and Garrett Sargeant ’17)Brent W. Sembler ’78 (son is Logan Sembler ’09)Dr Ben Sharp ’60 Dr Sharp has given more than $3,000 in individual gifts. He makes many generous contributions to Delta Lambda.Tim Sheridan ’78 (grandson of Ed Cubbon ’29; brother is Ted Sheridan ‘82); Tim published the newsletter. This is Tim’s second $1,000 gift to the Old Guard.Peter Singhal ’15 joined the Sembler Society in 2022, and is also an annual donor.[Kirk Smith ’86: An anonymous donor has made a memorial gift to the Sembler Society in Kirk’s name](The) Stoner Family (Bob ’64, John ’64, Rob ’88)Bob Tunkel ‘66Rich Wall ‘66Tom Wheeler ’78 (son is Kevin Wheeler ’09)
2024 Chapter Leadership
2024 Delta Lambda Elected Officers
President Lucas Bozeman ’21bozemanlucas@gmail.com IVP Owen Murtaugh ’22Omurtagh13@gmail.com EVP Carlos Baldor ’21baldorcarlos01@gmail.com Member-at-Large Brandon Marsh ’21brandonmarsh2002@gmail.com Treasurer Alex Ward ‘21Alexanderward3@gmail.com Sgt-at-Arms Brian Lensengrav ‘22Blensjr2@yahoo.com
2023-2024 Alumni Advisory Board
Chapter Advisor: John Peacock ‘01 Co-Chapter Advisor Steve Walker ‘81 Legends of Delta Lambda: Brent Sembler ’78, ChairmanLegends Board member & General Oversight: Jimmy Keen ‘73Law Enforcement Liaison: Jimmy Keen ‘73Legends General Contractor: Peter Ford ‘14Rush Advisors: Doug Russell ’79 and Charlie Barnes ‘65Faculty Advisors: Andy Miller ’70 and Doug Tatum ‘77Finance Advisor and Advisor to Treasurer and Secretary: Eli Nortelus ‘01Risk Management: Tor J. Friedman (Delta Tau Delta); Carlos Lindo ‘05Pledge Education Advisor: John Peacock ’01 an Eli Nortelus ‘01Technology Advisor, newsletter Publisher & Webmaster: Chris Dietz ‘87Alumni Association Activity Chairmen: Gary Prescott ’72, Mark Smith ‘78Alumni Association President: Eric Carr ‘01Advisor on Conduct of the Ritual: Scott Roix ‘85Newsletter Editors: Tim Sheridan ’79 and Charlie Barnes ’65Member-at-Large and Activity Advisor: TBDChaplaincy Advisor: Dylan Nielander ‘05; plus John Peacock ’01; Rev. Rick Blythe ‘72
These six alumni organizations exist to support Pi Kappa Alpha at FSU
The Legends of Delta Lambda. Legends owns the Chapter House. Brent Sembler ’78, Chairman. Jimmy Keen ‘73, Legends Oversight and House Management. Capital gifts may also be made directly to the Legends of Delta Lambda. Brent Sembler Brent.Sembler@sembler.com
The Delta Lambda Chapter Advisory Board. Chapter Advisor John Peacock ’01 Chairs the Chapter Advisory Board. John Peacock ’01, 850-321-2198 jpeacockfl@gmail.com
The Delta Lambda Alumni Association. Eric Carr ’01, President. ericdcarr@gmail.com
The Old Guard of Delta Lambda. The Old Guard is the alumni annual fund. Jack McMullen ’64 and David Rancourt ’84 are Co-Chairmen of the Old Guard oversight board.
The Legacy Dads of Delta Lambda. Doug Russell ’79, Founder and President. drussell@nettally.com
The Delta Lambda Communications Team. The Delta Lambda Website and the Delta Lambda Monthly Newsletter are productions of Dietz Consulting, Inc. Chris Dietz ’87, owner. The monthly newsletter is Edited by Tim Sheridan ’79 and Charlie Barnes ’65. Len Tucker (and Jean) Tucker ’70 provides the chapter with its annual composite. The Team also consults with the Chapter on the annual production of Pikes Illustrated.
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