Pi Delta Chapter initiated 21 new Candidate Members into the bond of our fraternity on November 13, 2011.  Included in this Fall 2011 Initiation class is: Michael Ceballos, Ryan Cook, Jon Garner, John Gatling, Scott Gilliland, Matt Harel, Dillon Hinton, Zach Hughes, Ryan Johnson, John Kunka, Taylor Lane, Jeremiah Leslie, Dakota Massey, Joseph Muhafza, Sope Oguntuyo, Sasank Peramsetty, Tushar Ramesh, Jake Roy, John Stender, Chris Umberger, and Chris Wasmoen.  Congratulations guys and welcome into our brotherhood!!!

Pi Delta just returned from the 56th Biennial Conclave of Tau Kappa Epsilon, held in San Antonio, TX on August 4-7.  In a repeat performance, the UAB Tekes won five (5) International Leadership Excellence Awards for 2011.  These included Academic Excellence, Extracurricular Activities, Philanthropy, Alumni Relations and Chapter Recruitment – Chapter Size. Only approximately 15-20 chapters in the TKE Nation are recognized in each of these categories. Although the chapter did not bring home the coveted “Top TEKE” chapter award, we now have two (2) solid years of results that will help us once again go to the next level and work towards bringing home the top award.  Also announced was the site of the 57th Biennial Conclave, which will be held in August of 2013 in Washington, D. C.  Congratulations fraters on another job well done!!

The Fraters of Pi Delta Chapter hosted a “Twister” tournament to raise money for the Burn Unit at Children’s Hospital on November 19, 2010.  Brothers set up registration tables around campus weeks prior to the event in order to get as many participants and donations as possible.  Not only did the brothers raise $1,053.00, but they were also able to provide great entertainment and prizes for the participants.  First prize received an IPOD Touch, second prize was a VIZIO Blu Ray player, and third place received a George Foreman grill.  The director of the burn unit at Children’s Hospital opened the tournament by thanking everyone for their participation and reminding everyone how important it is to help those in need.  Because this is the first time Pi Delta has hosted such an event, we anticipate it to be an annual philanthropy and it will only become better in the future.  Thanks to everyone that gave and made this such a success!!

UAB Tekes again hosted the 2010 Alabama/NW-Florida Province Education Conference (PEC), Saturday, October 23.  Approximately 60 fraters from chapters in Alabama, NW Florida and West Georgia spent the day learning how to become a better chapter through topics such as Rush/Recruitment, Risk Management, Project Managing events and Group Dynamics.  It also allowed fraters to discover what others are doing to be successful in TKE Nation. In addition, a ritual workshop was held for initiated members and a separate round-table discussion time for candidates that were present.  Presenters included Matthew Barclift (Nu Mu – CA ), Brian Coons (Endeavor Province PA ), James Warren (Pi Delta – GPA), Tareq Fayad (Pi Delta - PA), Michael Smith (Nu Mu) and Steve Hancock (Pi Delta -CA).  Great job Pi Delta!!