[via Cory Atkins ('01): cla348@umkc.edu]
Kappa Epsilon,
Here is the last reminder you'll get from me about Founders Day- though I suspect Ferd, Tucker, or Andy will drop a note in your inbox sometime next week.
At the bottom of this message is the schedule for Founders Day, nothing has changed.
I have heard from about 15-20 guys about dinner, and it would be nice to get a more definite number (there are 300+ alumni). I spoke with chapter president Tim Opitz last week and the entire chapter, plus pledges, plus dates will be attending the dinner. This is going to be a great opportunity to meet the chapter. Fr. Curran will be there as well.
Last week I received an email from Aaron McDonald and you may or may not know him - but his email reminded me of how great it is to be a Pike and how much Pike has changed the course of my life - from small things as meeting for happy hour to things as big as networking for careers or help with family emergencies. We really are an elite group of men! Unfortunately as we get older and take on careers and families our time dwindles and we loose contact with some of these people. My point is that we all have people who have really influenced us through our connection with Pike. For me those people (to include a few) are: Andy Axsom, Mike Watts, and Kyle Huelsing. I will be contacting each of these people this week reminding them about Founders Day and just generally catching up with them - because for some its been way too long. I would encourage every one to do the same - call or email your big brother or the people who made a great impact on your Pike experience and reconnect with them (and remind them about Founders Day).
Founders Day is going to be great and to steal a line from Brother Matt Nickson - "It's a great time to be a Pike."
PPKA,
Cory
Founder's Day Weekend Schedule:
Friday, February 28, 2008:
Drinks at Teocali
8pm - ???
2512 Holmes
Saturday, March 1, 2008:
Trap Shoot at Powder Creek
9:30am-1pm
Meet at RU parking lot outside McGee @ 8:45am
RSVP is required
BBQ with the actives
2pm - 2:30pm
Outside the party barn on lower Burke
Alumni vs. Actives Annual Football Game
2:30pm- 4pm on lower Bourke
Dinner in the Massman Gallery catered by Teocali
7:30pm - ???
$15 per person - Bring a date
RSVP would be helpful for dinner
Contact Cory Atkins with questions:
cla348@umkc.edu
816-835-3553
Friday, February 22, 2008
Second Event Feedback
From Tom Schmidt:
First of all, I wanted to say thanks to everyone who attended last night's 5-1 thrashing of the Chicago Blackhawks by my St. Louis Blues. I think everyone that went had a great time, we a group of 11 that attended the game including 9 brothers, 1 wife, and 1 girlfriend.
I don't expect us to plan another Pike event, but I did want to invite everyone out to an additional game on Tuesday, March 4th. The Blues are hosting a "Young Professionals Night" with tickets discounted to 1/2 price and a pre-game Networking Party.
Please [check the Blues site for a] flyer and feel free to pass it along to any friends and relatives you think would fit the description of a young professional.
ppka,Tom Schmidt
From Craig Schoelch:
Guys,
I was looking on the Blues schedule and wanted to know if anyone would be down for seeing the last home game. It is at 1 o'clock on Saturday April 5th. This does not necessarily need to be an official event, just whoever wants to go.
Craig Schoelch
314-775-3776 (cell)
First of all, I wanted to say thanks to everyone who attended last night's 5-1 thrashing of the Chicago Blackhawks by my St. Louis Blues. I think everyone that went had a great time, we a group of 11 that attended the game including 9 brothers, 1 wife, and 1 girlfriend.
I don't expect us to plan another Pike event, but I did want to invite everyone out to an additional game on Tuesday, March 4th. The Blues are hosting a "Young Professionals Night" with tickets discounted to 1/2 price and a pre-game Networking Party.
Please [check the Blues site for a] flyer and feel free to pass it along to any friends and relatives you think would fit the description of a young professional.
ppka,Tom Schmidt
From Craig Schoelch:
Guys,
I was looking on the Blues schedule and wanted to know if anyone would be down for seeing the last home game. It is at 1 o'clock on Saturday April 5th. This does not necessarily need to be an official event, just whoever wants to go.
Craig Schoelch
314-775-3776 (cell)
Tuesday, February 19, 2008
Second Event Recap
A great time was had by all at the Stlpikes Blues Game Event!
The Blues handed out a 5-1 beating to the Chicago Blackhawks in front of a sold out crowd. There was a fight 2 seconds (not an exaggeration) into the game, and a few more to follow. The Blues power play scored, the goaltending was excellent, we all got a free car decal, and overall it was well worth attending. Plus, Sodexho-quality tacos are available the day after the game from 11am-2pm in the Scottrade Center lobby, since the Blues scored 5 goals.
On hand were Dan Simpson, Matt Allgeyer, Kyle Huelsing, Matt Ellis, Craig Schoelch, Justin Coomes, Adam Muehl & wife, Josh Nast & female companion, and eventually Tom Schmidt. Tony Phillips unfortunately completely forgot about the event, and was actually in the building that night, but did not call until the game had ended and we had dispersed like ninjas.
Many thanks to Tom Schmidt, who works in the Blues sales office, for securing a block of tickets on his credit card for our benefit. Happily, he was able to join us halfway through the game.
Many thanks in advance to Justin Coomes, who will be the Stlpikes Founders Day representative in Kansas City in a few weeks. This job entails informing the alumni at the meeting of Stlpikes' existence and recruiting anyone else to sign up, especially St. Louis-based active members.
Be on the lookout soon for a poll about the next event. Thanks to all who attended!
The Blues handed out a 5-1 beating to the Chicago Blackhawks in front of a sold out crowd. There was a fight 2 seconds (not an exaggeration) into the game, and a few more to follow. The Blues power play scored, the goaltending was excellent, we all got a free car decal, and overall it was well worth attending. Plus, Sodexho-quality tacos are available the day after the game from 11am-2pm in the Scottrade Center lobby, since the Blues scored 5 goals.
On hand were Dan Simpson, Matt Allgeyer, Kyle Huelsing, Matt Ellis, Craig Schoelch, Justin Coomes, Adam Muehl & wife, Josh Nast & female companion, and eventually Tom Schmidt. Tony Phillips unfortunately completely forgot about the event, and was actually in the building that night, but did not call until the game had ended and we had dispersed like ninjas.
Many thanks to Tom Schmidt, who works in the Blues sales office, for securing a block of tickets on his credit card for our benefit. Happily, he was able to join us halfway through the game.
Many thanks in advance to Justin Coomes, who will be the Stlpikes Founders Day representative in Kansas City in a few weeks. This job entails informing the alumni at the meeting of Stlpikes' existence and recruiting anyone else to sign up, especially St. Louis-based active members.
Be on the lookout soon for a poll about the next event. Thanks to all who attended!
Tuesday, February 12, 2008
Second Event: Part 3
We have ten people signed up for the hockey game! That's good enough for a discount!
If you are on the fence, thinking about attending, here is the list:
Dan Simpson
Matt Ellis
Craig Schoelch
Mike Kuperman
Josh Nast + guest
Matt Allgeyer + wife
Adam Muehl + wife
Tom Schmidt will be working the game and unable to join us in the stands, but I am sure he can upgrade our tickets to party suites or something comparable once the game starts.
Email stlpikes@gmail.com and thomasschmidt83@gmail.com if you plan to attend.
PS - Unrelated to this event, but as a follow-up to Chris Gilyon's post below, please try to cut a check to Backstoppers. Take a look as the site, and see who they help and how they help. It is truly remarkable what good they do in people's lives. If you are broke as a joke, like most of us, put at least some of that tax return to good use, instead of blowing it on beer and XBox games, like you do every other year.
If you are on the fence, thinking about attending, here is the list:
Dan Simpson
Matt Ellis
Craig Schoelch
Mike Kuperman
Josh Nast + guest
Matt Allgeyer + wife
Adam Muehl + wife
Tom Schmidt will be working the game and unable to join us in the stands, but
Email stlpikes@gmail.com and thomasschmidt83@gmail.com if you plan to attend.
PS - Unrelated to this event, but as a follow-up to Chris Gilyon's post below, please try to cut a check to Backstoppers. Take a look as the site, and see who they help and how they help. It is truly remarkable what good they do in people's lives. If you are broke as a joke, like most of us, put at least some of that tax return to good use, instead of blowing it on beer and XBox games, like you do every other year.
Monday, February 11, 2008
Message from Chris Gilyon ('00)
Brothers,
I'm sure many of you have heard of the tragedy that took place in Kirkwood. As a member of the law enforcement community I was both shocked and horrified when called into work early (as my patrol sector in St. Louis County boarders Kirkwood) only to find out that two officers had been gunned down, executed. Though I was not on scene, many of my friends were and relayed the carnage of what they saw.
Since becoming a Police Officer in 2003 I have been to far too many funerals, worn a mourning band over my badge far too many times, and have had far too many conversations with fellow officers and citizens as to why. The funerals are a sight to behold for sure from an outsiders perspective. From an insiders view, I cannot help but shed tears every time I have to, as I will this Tuesday, stand at attention and sheppard my fellow lawman into the Grace of God.
I am not a fundraiser. And, as many of you know I'm off the grid most of the time and have not had much contact with many of you since leaving college. That was not by choice but by the nature of what I do.
So, what is my purpose in this writing? I know that our philanthropy is Big Brothers/Big Sisters. However, I would encourge the leadership of the Alumni Association to consider granting Backstoppers a secondary status if nothing else. For those of you unfamiliar Backstoppers it is an organization that provides financial, along with other (counseling, etc) to help the family through these terrible times. Like I said, I'm no fundraiser and am in no way affiliated with the organization. However, I know the work they do and it's the shining light for us that wear the blue.
I ask that you keep the fallen in your thoughts and prayers. And to, perhaps, say a prayer for those of us who will carry on in their memory.
As a side note: Dan, I'm sorry I haven't gotten back to you yet. I just wanted to Thank You from the bottom of my heart for checking up on me that night. It meant more than you could possibly imagine.
In the bonds,
phi phi
Chris Gilyon (MU)
PO Chris Gilyon, DSN
3487Affton/Southwest Precinct
St. Louis County Police Department
314-638-5550
cgilyon@stlouisco.com
I'm sure many of you have heard of the tragedy that took place in Kirkwood. As a member of the law enforcement community I was both shocked and horrified when called into work early (as my patrol sector in St. Louis County boarders Kirkwood) only to find out that two officers had been gunned down, executed. Though I was not on scene, many of my friends were and relayed the carnage of what they saw.
Since becoming a Police Officer in 2003 I have been to far too many funerals, worn a mourning band over my badge far too many times, and have had far too many conversations with fellow officers and citizens as to why. The funerals are a sight to behold for sure from an outsiders perspective. From an insiders view, I cannot help but shed tears every time I have to, as I will this Tuesday, stand at attention and sheppard my fellow lawman into the Grace of God.
I am not a fundraiser. And, as many of you know I'm off the grid most of the time and have not had much contact with many of you since leaving college. That was not by choice but by the nature of what I do.
So, what is my purpose in this writing? I know that our philanthropy is Big Brothers/Big Sisters. However, I would encourge the leadership of the Alumni Association to consider granting Backstoppers a secondary status if nothing else. For those of you unfamiliar Backstoppers it is an organization that provides financial, along with other (counseling, etc) to help the family through these terrible times. Like I said, I'm no fundraiser and am in no way affiliated with the organization. However, I know the work they do and it's the shining light for us that wear the blue.
I ask that you keep the fallen in your thoughts and prayers. And to, perhaps, say a prayer for those of us who will carry on in their memory.
As a side note: Dan, I'm sorry I haven't gotten back to you yet. I just wanted to Thank You from the bottom of my heart for checking up on me that night. It meant more than you could possibly imagine.
In the bonds,
phi phi
Chris Gilyon (MU)
PO Chris Gilyon, DSN
3487Affton/Southwest Precinct
St. Louis County Police Department
314-638-5550
cgilyon@stlouisco.com
Tuesday, February 05, 2008
Second Event: Part 2
The voters have spoken! Despite 02/17/08 making a late push in the poll, the Second Event for the Stl Pikes Alumni will be a Blues game on Tuesday, February 19th!
The games, as you know, as played at Scottrade Center, in downtown St. Louis, at the intersection of 14th and Clark streets.
Please R.S.V.P. to both stlpikes@gmail.com and thomasschmidt83@yahoo.com. Significant others are highly encouraged to attend, as ten attendees creates a discount, through Tom Schmidt, who works for the Blues.
This should be a great time, and I hope many of you can make it.
Tuesday games are (I believe) free food games? Tom, please confirm!
The games, as you know, as played at Scottrade Center, in downtown St. Louis, at the intersection of 14th and Clark streets.
Please R.S.V.P. to both stlpikes@gmail.com and thomasschmidt83@yahoo.com. Significant others are highly encouraged to attend, as ten attendees creates a discount, through Tom Schmidt, who works for the Blues.
This should be a great time, and I hope many of you can make it.
Tuesday games are (I believe) free food games? Tom, please confirm!
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