Upsilon on verge of 90th
Planning underway for Homecoming, committee needed
By Gene Giannotta
January 6, 2010
In seventeen months, the Upsilon Chapter will reach a milestone. At the University of Illinois in 1921, Pi Kappa Phi colonized its twentieth chapter.
For those counting, that’s 90 years of Upsilon brotherhood.
To celebrate, the Alumni Chapter is planning a year-long observance of the anniversary. It will center around three events - Homecoming, Founder’s Day, and an anniversary weekend.
If 2010 wasn’t going to be exciting enough for the chapter, it also marks the fifth anniversary of the recolonization, which will occur this February.
In order for the chapter to properly observe these milestones, alumni support is needed.
An anniversary planning committee is being formed by the AC board to offer guidance and assist in planning the events. Alumni from all eras are encouraged to become involved.
February 20-21
To start off a great year, alumni - especially re-founders - will be invited to Champaign for the annual Re-Founders Day lunch on Saturday.
In addition to usual plans, the AC is hoping to reach back to our roots and reserve the top floor of Joe’s Bar. A Sunday event is also planned.
October 23
Homecoming 2010 promises to be the best in several years as the Alumni Chapter reclaims planning and marketing of the event. A full day of activities will be planned at the chapter house with food and drinks.
December 2010
As Pi Kapps across the country celebrate the fraternity’s 106th anniversary, Upsilon will join together in Chicago to celebrate how our chapter contributed to that for 90 years.
May 2011
A anniversary weekend is being planned with assistance from the national headquarters. Three days of events in Champaign will include a banquet, golf outing, campus tours and more.
This event is perfect for alumni who want to visit campus but avoid the hassle of Homecoming. Family-friendly events will also be included.
The AC appreciates any input brothers would like to give. Contact Gene at gwgiannotta@gmail.com for more information or if you’d like to be involved. n