Join us on Wednesday, August 22nd at 6 PM Eastern, for a discussion about the Psi U Cares Program and how we can best support our member’s mental wellness. We’ll talk about where the program comes from, specific tasks we ask all chapters to take and why they are important, and some of the best ways to get involved on your campus and in your community to create an environment that is supportive of all brothers. We’ll share what a Health and Wellness Chair position can look like and how to best find resources on your campus to partner with.
Our target audience includes the 1st Angelos of every chapter, Health and Wellness Chairs, Service and Philanthropy Chairs and any undergraduate who would like to get more involved.
Your Chapter’s Brand: How to Market your Successes
Join us on Wednesday, August 21 at 7:00PM eastern, for our Summer Leadership Series on Marketing and Communications. This meeting will cover the basics of marketing and communication as a way to show your chapter’s brand to your campus, your friends and family, and to the National Fraternity. This session will prepare you and your chapter to plan and execute a successful marketing plan and better demonstrate the great things your chapters are doing.
Our target audience is intended to be 2nd Angeloi, Secretaries, Social Media/PR Chairs, but anyone with an interest in learning more should attend.
Join us on Wednesday, August 21st at 8 PM Eastern, for an overview of the role of the chapter treasurer: how to create a budget, best practices for collecting chapter dues, the role of fundraising in a chapter and some requirements that chapters may or may not be aware of. We’ll also review the fees and taxes to the International Fraternity, how they are assessed, and what they go towards.
Our target audience includes Chapter Treasurers or anyone who aspires to be in that role.
Join us on Thursday, August 22nd at 6PM Eastern, for a presentation on effective New Member Education. We’ll look at ways to best leverage the Mighty Friendship resources, talk about best practices and success stories, and the purposes and goals of New Member Education.
Our target audience are New Member Educators and 1st Angelos as well as anyone who wants to serve in those roles in the future or positively impact new member education.
Join us on Thursday, August 22nd at 7 PM Eastern, for a discussion about Psi Upsilon’s Ritual: The Gold Book, where our Ritual comes from and how to ensure your members and new members are getting the most from their experience. We’ll share best practices, how best to perform our ceremonies, and ways to discuss the ritual with our members.
Given the topic this session will be closed to only initiated members of Psi Upsilon.
Our target audience includes All Officers of the chapter and any Ritual Chairs.
Join us on Thursday, August 22nd at 8 PM Eastern for Growing your Coed / Gender-Inclusive Chapter. In this enlightening session we explore the best practices for growing a gender-inclusive chapter. Sharing the importance of fostering an inclusive and diverse community, promoting equality and representation within your chapter’s activities and events you will learn how to promote better how your chapter embraces people of all genders, backgrounds, and identities and promotes their active participation to attract more members. This session aims to enhance your recruitment expertise, foster a welcoming environment, and ensure a smooth and successful recruitment experience for potential members and your chapter.
Our target audience includes all members from gender-inclusive chapters, with special emphasis for 2nd Angelos, Recruitment and Marketing/PR Chairs
This Spring we’ve held several events to help Psi Upsilon Brothers connect with one another in their cities, some of these are standing and regular programs and others were grass roots where alums have offered to organize and manage the gathering. We hope to grow this practice to more areas but need volunteers to help organize – these can be informal like a happy hour or sporting event, or more formal like a dinner or speaking event. We’re happy to help connect you with others in your area to plan, and we can assist with creating registration page and email and social media campaigns to get the word out. If you would like to speak with someone about getting involved in this endeavor, please feel free to reach out to Executive Director Thomas Fox at tfox@psiu.org.
A summary of some of our Spring Events:
June 18th – Washington DC Nationals Game
We had over 25 Psi U’s from eight chapters recently get together at a Washington DC Nationals Game in the hope of creating more regular Psi U events in the Washington DC area. Thank you to David Pitcher, Phi , Bruce Blakeman, Phi , John Hoskins, Eta and Jonathan Colb, Phi Nu for helping organize the event.
June 5th – ATL Celebration of Psi Upsilon Achievement
Brothers from 9 chapters in the Atlanta area gathered to celebrate Psi Upsilon scholarship & graduate scholarship recipients, Social Impact Fellows, and new Foundation board member Jennifer Roper, Gamma Tau ’03. Special thanks to JC Sparking, Chi ’89, for sponsoring! Attendees enjoyed remarks from 2023 FishFund Senior Fellow Alex Hofelich, Gamma Tau ’98 (Georgia Tech), 2023 Gamma Chapter Corporation Senior Fellow Jeremiah Olney, Gamma Tau ’15, and Dr. Tony Kremer, Omicron ’87 Graduate Scholarship recipient Tuna Ergan, Gamma Tau ’23, and Psi U volunteers. It was a pleasure to support these brothers and learn about their achievements and honors.
May 16th – Speaker Series Event at the Chicago Club
Peter Weismantle, Eta ’72 (Lehigh) is the Director of Technical Architecture of Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill Architecture and helped design the Burj Khalifa (tallest building in the world) and the Jeddah Tower which will be the first 1km tall tower when it is completed! Our Speaker Series program was created by the Psi Upsilon Foundation to create platforms for alums to share their stories. Thanks to generous alums in the Chicago area we were hosted at the Chicago Club and had a wonderful evening.
April 18th – Perfect Pint Happy Hour in New York City
Psi Upsilon has been hosting happy hours at the Perfect Pint in New York City for a number of years now, and it has become a regular Spring event for our alums in the NYC metro region – many of whom now serve as hosts and help with marketing the event.
Brother Finkelstein served on the Executive Council and Foundation Boards since 1999. As a CPA, his accounting and audit expertise was particularly helpful to the Fraternity, and he worked diligently with both the Fraternity and Foundation to streamline operations, improve our accounting procedures, and ensure both organizations were audited properly. He was also a Brother and a friend. Always one for a little mischief, he was often the driving force behind our post-meeting social events, and we all enjoyed his company. Those who knew him knew he had discerning taste regarding food and drink, and he made his preferences well known. His passing was sudden and unexpected, and leaves us missing his expertise and talent, his wit and humor, and his love for his Brothers and his Fraternity. His loss reminds us of the need to face each day with a positive attitude, to do good and meaningful work, and to make the most of the time we have with our Brothers.
Albert Henry B. Poor, Gamma ‘39, Delta/Lambda/Tau/Chi
Henry was the past executive director of Psi Upsilon Fraternity (1978-1988) and past executive director of The Psi Upsilon Foundation (1988 – 1992). He served as the Foundation’s scholarship chairman and held the singular distinction of five chapter affiliations. Psi Upsilon’s scholarship program was one of Henry Poor’s favorite and most important projects. So many Psi U’s have chosen to honor Henry that it is no accident that the Henry B. Poor Scholarship Fund is the largest fund in the history of the Psi Upsilon Foundation and it is the investment income generated by this money that funds the Henry B. Poor Scholarships. In the last few years of Henry’s life, before he succumbed to cancer, many Psi U’s felt it was appropriate to honor this special man who has meant so much to Psi Upsilon. Thus, this scholarship was created in his honor while Brother Poor was still alive.
Dr. Tony Kremer, Omicron ’87 Graduate Scholarship Award
Tony Kremer, Omicron ’87 Gradate Award – Preference towards first a brother in veterinary science at Omicron (U of Illinois), then in veterinary science at any chapter, then in any medical field. Dr. Tony Kremer founded 11 veterinary hospitals in the Chicagoland area and two in Ohio. He is the founder of Help Save Pets, an animal shelter which has saved more than 16,000 pets since 2000. Dr. Tony’s knowledge, insight, and advice are shared regularly with ABC, NBC, WGN, CBS, Fox & Good Morning America. Dr. Tony received nationwide media attention when his hospitals were featured on Season 1 of Nat Geo WILD’s Animal ER Live. Dr. Tony received degrees from University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine in 1990 and Illinois Center for Broadcasting in 2012. Dr. Tony has developed a special interest in orthopedic surgery and has attended extensive post-graduate course work at The Ohio State University.
William P. King, Omicron 1973 Award
William was an attorney in Chicago. He served as secretary and director of the Psi Upsilon Foundation from 1995 – 2000 as well as the Omicron Alumni Association president. Brother King attended all but two Psi Upsilon Conventions from the time of his initiation until his untimely death.
Robert W. Morey, Pi 1920 Award
President of the Executive Council of Psi Upsilon from 973-79, and a director of The Psi Upsilon Foundation from 1974 until his death in 1985, Brother Morey was a vice president of the Morgan Guaranty Trust Company of New York.
Jonathan E. Persky, Omega 1985 Award
President of Parliament Enterprises, Ltd., died Oct. 27, 2012, after a courageous battle with cancer; beloved son of Beverly Persky and Seymour Persky; devoted brother of Abby Persky (Robert Delforge); loving uncle beyond compare of Madeleine and Connor Delforge.
R. Timothy Leedy, Phi 1957 Award
Vice President of The Psi Upsilon Foundation and a former member of the scholarship committee, Brother Leedy received the Psi Upsilon Distinguished Alumnus Award. He held senior advertising positions with Time, Inc. Magazines, was associate publisher of Manhattan, Inc. and was publisher and senior vice president of Financial World.
Eric W. Didul, Phi Beta 1990 Award
Brother Didul served his chapter as social chairman and was manager of the campus radio station, WCWM. A native of Ardsley, NY, Brother Didul died suddenly in February of his senior year as a result of a seizure. He was 21 years old.
Gardner A. Callanen, Psi 1929 Award
President of The Psi Upsilon Foundation from 1977-1980, Brother Callanen served the Executive Council for 15 years and was recognized as an Honorary Life Member. He was president of the Psi chapter’s alumni association for more than 30 years and the former Psi chapter house bears his name. Brother Callanen was a senior partner in the firm of Callanen Foley & Hobika and was a noted trial attorney in Oneida County, New York.
Earl D. Babst, Iota-Phi 1893 Award
President of the Executive Council of Psi Upsilon from 1925-1929, Brother Babst was the chairman of the American Sugar Refining Council.
Salvatore (Sam) L. Biardo, Omicron 2004 Award
Family, friends and classmates established this scholarship in memory of Brother Biardo, who died in 2001 after complications due to a congenital heart defect.
Gregg E. Rohlin, Phi ’83 Award
This scholarship was established in 1989 by Gregg’s family, friends, and classmates to commemorate Brother Rohlin’s life and untimely passing. Gregg pledged Psi U in the fall of 1979 and graduated with a BBA from Michigan’s Ross School of Business in 1983. While living at the house, Gregg was the Phi’s treasurer for 2 years, was a great basketball player, and had the highest GPA in the chapter. After leaving Michigan, he went to work at Price Waterhouse in Chicago. Sadly, we lost Gregg in 1985.
Francis C. Hardie, Omicron-Zeta 1918
A benefactor of Dartmouth College, the Zeta chapter and The Psi Upsilon Foundation, Brother Hardie was the executive vice president of U.S. Steel Corporation.
Benjamin T. Burton, Chi 1921
President of the Executive Council of Psi Upsilon from 1955 to 1962, Brother Burton was the founder and senior partner of Burton-Dunn and Company.
Robert W. Parsons, Xi 1922
Brother Parsons served as president of the Executive Council from 1962-1967. He was chairman of the board of directors of the Charles E. Pettinos Graphite Corp, one of the leading U.S. importers and refiners of graphite. He served as trustee of Wesleyan University and was a member of the board of trustees of NYU Medical Center.
Albert C. Jacobs, Phi 1921 Award
Editor of The DIAMOND from 1937-1939, editor of the Annals of Psi Upsilon, president of the Executive Council from 1971-1973, and active in the Phi Alumni Association, Brother Jacobs was the president of Trinity College.
Jerome W. Brush Jr., Delta Delta 1939 Award
Editor of The DIAMOND from 1941-1943, President of the Executive Council of Psi Upsilon from 1967-1971, President from 1972-1977 of The Psi Upsilon Foundation, Brother Brush was a partner in Furgueson Capital Management, Inc.
R. DeWitt Wallace, Epsilon 1914 Award
Co-founder of the Reader’s Digest with his wife, Lila, Brother Wallace was a supporter of the Epsilon chapter and The Psi Upsilon Foundation.
Curtis J. Rettke, Eta 1984 Award
In memory of Brother Rettke’s unwavering friendship, commitment to brotherhood and passion for good sportsmanship in all athletic accomplishments. His enthusiasm for life shone through during his valiant and overwhelmingly optimistic fight against leukemia, losing his battle March 26, 2005.
J. Russell McShane, Delta 1932 Award
President of the Executive Council from 1979-84, a director of The Psi Upsilon Foundation, and a leader of the Delta Corporation, Brother McShane founded Baker-McShane Packaging Company.
Paul D. Friday, Theta Theta ’27 Award
A native of Portland, Oregon, Brother Friday made a bequest to The Psi Upsilon Foundation, Inc. prior to his death in March 1975 allowing for a scholarship to be awarded in his name every other year.
Michael D. Oberg, Theta Theta ’88 Award
Brother Oberg served as rush chairman for the Theta Theta chapter at the University of Washington. During the summer between his junior and senior year, while traveling to a rush event he was killed in a car accident. Funds raised in his memory have made this award possible.
Robert Kaiser ‘39 Award
On Aug. 22, the Dartmouth community lost Robert Kaiser ‘39, who served as house advisor to 46 generations of Psi Upsilon fraternity members. He was 95 years old. Kaiser, who was a member of Psi U during his time at Dartmouth and a longstanding executive of the Psi Upsilon Foundation, died of complications of congestive heart failure.
Lewis Finkelstein, Omicron ’83 Award – preference will be given to a brother from the Omicron Chapter first and those pursuing degrees in finance and accounting
J. Russell McShane, Delta ’32 Award – preference to a Delta undergraduate
Francis C. Hardie, Omicron-Zeta ’18 Awards (2) – unrestricted
Robert W. Parsons, Xi ’22 Award – unrestricted
Gardner A. Callanen, Psi ’29 Award – preference to a Psi undergraduate
Earl D. Babst, Iota-Phi ’93 Awards (2) – unrestricted
Albert C. Jacobs, Phi ’21 Award – unrestricted
R. DeWitt Wallace, Epsilon ’14 Award – unrestricted
Robert W. Morey, Pi ’20 Award – unrestricted
Benjamin T. Burton, Chi ’21 Awards (2) – unrestricted
Jerome W. Brush, Jr., Delta Delta ’39 Award – unrestricted
Gregg E. Rohlin, Phi ’83 Award – to a Phi undergraduate
R. Timothy Leedy, Phi ’57 Award – unrestricted
Curtis J. Rettke, Eta ’84 Award – to an Eta undergraduate
William P. King, Omicron ’73 Award – to an Omicron undergraduate
Salvatore L. Biardo, Omicron ’04 Award – to an Omicron undergraduate
Paul D. Friday, Theta Theta ’26 Award – unrestricted
Michael D. Oberg, Theta Theta ’88 Award – to a Theta Theta undergraduate
Eric W. Didul, Phi Beta ’90 Award – preference to a Phi Beta undergraduate
Delta Delta of Williams College Award(s) – to one or more sons or daughters of Delta Delta alumni attending Williams College
Naming an Endowed Fund with The Foundation:
Significant permanent funding for Foundation programs such as awards, events and other mission aligned programs can come from endowment gifts. Named Funds not only ensure the longevity of the programs of the Foundation but also permanently honor a brother, group and chapters. A single donor or pool of donors may come together and build the fund over a period of time (three to five years) with pledges and outright donations.
Living within the endowment, the gift is invested, and only the interest income is used to support the program or award. The principal is never spent so the fund and the resulting scholarships remain in perpetuity. The donor may name the endowment and fund it with an outright gift of cash, appreciated securities, or through a bequest in the donor’s will.
