Have you used our Phi Phi Club directory lately? Our website has a full directory of our alumni – including the people who made your undergrad years so unforgettable. Take some time to reconnect. Here’s some tips on ways to search for other brothers. 

After you log in, the directory can be found under the “Alumni” tab. From there, hit “Alumni Directory,” and if you are logged in, you can let your searching begin!  

Search by location: With our map feature, you can see where Alpha Chi Rho brothers currently live. This is a helpful feature for reunions, tailgate plans or an impromptu meetup on your next trip.   

Search by name: Have you lost touch with your old roommate? Use the advanced search feature to find by first or last name.   

Over and over, we hear that being part of Alpha Chi Rho was a formative part of life at UPenn … and the rest of our lives. Get reconnected to an old friend this year. You’ll be glad you did. 

This past month, the brothers of the Phi Phi chapter had an incredible time volunteering at the Veterans Association Medical Center.

Brothers got to interact with the veterans and handed out stress balls and hats. They also helped the VA with tasks such as picking up packages.

Thank you to the VA for the amazing opportunity!

Source Courtesy of The Record

Check out this blast from the past, all the way back to 1960! Alpha Chi Rho is featured in Penn’s Yearbook, The Record, for the philanthropy events, Phi Olympics, and more! Do you remember the time, were you there, did you participate, do you recognize these fellas in the photo? We want to know!  

CLICK HERE and we will publish them in an upcoming e-letter or newsletter. 

We are halfway through the 2023–2024 giving year! Have you made your contribution?  

Each year, we recognize our brothers for their generous donations to Phi Phi Club in our honor roll. We would like to thank those brothers who have contributed so far. Have you earned your place on the honor roll? Make your donation to the annual fund today for the 2023–2024 giving year to see your name added to the list.  

Donate today and join the honor roll! 

Are you plugged in to our Phi Phi Club social media page? Follow us to reconnect with your Phi Phi Club alumni buddies online, find out about upcoming virtual and in-person events, and keep up with the latest news from the chapter.  

Chapter Facebook Page:  AXP Phi Phi

Chapter Instagram: AXP Phi Phi

National Fraternity Instagram:  Alpha Chi Rho

How many of us set New Year’s resolutions goals each year, only to forget about them halfway through January? We know we are guilty of that! But this year our goal is to help Alpha Chi Rho brothers stay more connected. Keep reading below for some tips on how to stay better connected as we head into 2024.  

Looking for a pal that you lost touch with after graduation, don’t worry, we have you covered! Log in and head to the Directory tab on the home page, then from there you can search for all your long-lost pals from over the years.   

Already planning a reunion or small get together this summer? Send us a message by heading to the Submit an Update page on the website. We will share it in our next communications. This is also a great place to share your updates with your brothers!  

Happy New Year, Brother! Our wish for you in 2024 is for a year filled with happiness, peace, good health, and prosperity. As we continue to reflect on 2023, we must keep at the for front of our minds, the mission and objective of Alpha Chi Rho, and the responsibility we have as alumni to the place that has provided us with the foundation skills for our success we have now.  

Now as alumni, we ask that you continue to put your best foot forward to help support not only our alumni events and communications, but that we continue to help perpetuate our undergrad chapter forward so that these fine young undergraduates can experience all the opportunities we had during our time in Alpha Chi Rho.

For those who are able, please consider a monetary donation by CLICKING HERE, this will also get you a spot on the Honor Roll, FOUND HERE. We thank you in advance for your continued support. 

Are you ready to take on our 2023 Holiday challenge? Without all of us, Phi Phi Club simply does not exist. Your 2023 year-end gift can help to make this our best year yet. Are you in?  

Why should you give back? Alumni contributions are at the heart of everything we do. Your gifts support every alumni experience, like our reunions and events, and make it possible for us to stay connected through news and updates. Our contributions also support our undergrad chapter and keep the house in good shape to stay competitive during recruitment.

Will you step up to lead the way by adding your name to the Honor Roll of Donors? Don’t miss the chance to give back to the organization that defined our Penn experience. Even just $10 will let your brothers know you’re out there and you still care.   

Help us make this giving year the strongest one yet. To give to the 2023-24 annual fund today, use either of these methods:   

• Click here to donate online
• Mail a check to our donation processing center: 

Alpha Chi Rho – Phi Phi Chapter
Alumni Relations Processing Center
P.O. Box 7007
Albert Lea, MN 56007-8007

Click here to see who’s on the 2023-24 Honor Roll of Donors. Add your name now.  

From Prohibition in the 1920s through 2003, Pennsylvania’s blue laws prohibited the sale of alcohol on Sundays, so that meant college students needed to plan ahead or make other arrangements if they ran out of booze midway through the weekend, which often led to impromptu road trips.

Urban Reininger ‘57 recalled, “Because of the local blue laws at that time, [we’d be] heading out of state for the beer.”  

The chapter had a strong social reputation during his years in school and Urban said the chapter was known for “the weekend parties.” He said that when he wasn’t hanging out at the chapter house, he was across the street at Smokey Joe’s. Among the stories that Urban could share from his days in the chapter was a time when “a brother going face down in his soup.” 

When he reflected on the past, Urban said Harry Mueller ‘52 was a brother who made a big impact on him during his time at Penn. Other favorable memories included chapter traditions, including “undergraduates hosting cocktail parties [at] every football home game” and “the pledge house project, such as a new powder room in the basement and re-do[ing] the kitchen.” 

Urban studied transportation and was the only person from Wharton with that major. He worked in the corporate sector for 33 years, with his last position as Vice President with Coleco. After his retirement, he has traveled all over the world. 

We want to wish all our current Phi Phi Club undergraduates as well as all of our alumni members a Happy Thanksgiving. The holiday season is always a time of reflection, celebration, memories and most importantly, gratitude. 

Whether it be through donations, attending reunions or time spent volunteering, we are thankful for your support in more ways than one. As Alpha Chi Rho brothers, we share a passion for the brotherhood that contributed to our personal development, our relationships, and our lives as students and far beyond to our roles as husbands, fathers, professionals, volunteers, neighbors, and friends. 

We can’t overestimate the true meaning of adding your name to the ranks of our alumni donors. We want to share our continued gratitude to those brothers listed on the honor roll HERE who have graciously given back to Alpha Cho Rho this holiday season. 

As the season of giving approaches, we would like to extend our heartfelt invitation to participate in Giving Tuesday, scheduled for November 28th. This special occasion provides an excellent opportunity for us to come together as members of the Phi Phi Club of Alpha Chi Rho and make a meaningful contribution. 

It is important to emphasize the crucial role that our alumni play in shaping the future of our organization. Donations to Alpha Chi Rho are instrumental in various ways, including facilitating improvements to our chapter house, providing essential support to our undergraduate brothers, contributing to the success of alumni reunions, and bolstering our communication efforts. Your generosity will be a driving force behind the enduring legacy of the Phi Phi Club for generations to come. 

We kindly invite you to join us in this noble cause by making a donation on Giving Tuesday, regardless of the amount. Every contribution, no matter how big or small, makes a significant impact. The online giving link is provided below, and we want to express our sincere appreciation in advance for your support. 

GIVE HERE

Thank you for your dedication to our beloved fraternity and your commitment to ensuring the continued success of the Phi Phi Club. 

Hello brothers,

We would like to welcome alums, families, friends, and undergraduate brothers to meet and gather over Homecoming Saturday, November 4th.

We are still holding the annual alumni meeting at the Chapter House starting at 11:00am. We are also hosting the meeting over Zoom for those who wish to participate remotely (https://etown.zoom.us/j/97072961223)

To encourage meeting participation and provide for a pre-game celebration, we will have breakfast pastries and Bloody Mary offerings from 10:30am until 1:00pm.

The annual Homecoming game starts at 1:00 against Cornell at Franklin Field. Please let us know if you need General Admission tickets for the game.

After the game, we will offer beverages and refreshments.

To assist in planning, please submit your intentions on the linked Evite form as soon as possible. You may add comments for number of General Admission tickets requested and number of attendees for the social events at the Chapter house. This will help greatly in our planning and logistics. http://evite.me/zZ1vjDXUZA

Please let me know if you have any questions or need more information.

Sincerely,

Jared Miller W’ 95
Phi Phi Club Graduate Board President
jmiller@jemtaxllc.com
717-368-4190

On August 5, the Fraternity recognized Chapters for their contributions to their campus and to the Fraternity at the Feast of the Fraternity, and Phi Phi Club was one of them.

Alpha Chi Rho Penn won the W. Henson Watchorn Award and was a runner up for the Community Service Award.

Congratulations to our undergraduates for all their accomplishments, and we look forward to seeing you continue to succeed.

 

At the 107th National Convention, this year’s scholarship recipients were honored at the Alpha Chi Rho Educational Foundation’s Scholarship Luncheon, and Phi Phi’s Justin Burdge was announced as one of the recipients.

According to the Alpha Chi Rho Educational Foundation, Justin was awarded the Wilbur M. “Curly” Walden Graduate Scholarship due to his research in “improving the methods we use to study the neurobiology of pain by inventing new techniques that will improve therapeutic development.” He hopes to use his research to address shortcomings in the medical treatment of individuals suffering from chronic pain.

With this scholarship, Justin will be able to dedicate his time and attention primarily to his research and to writing his thesis.

In addition to research, Justin likes to swim, play board games, and walk around New York City with his partner Abby and his dog Loki.

 

 

Hello brothers,

We would like to welcome alums, families, friends, and undergraduate brothers to meet and gather over Homecoming Saturday, November 4th.

We are still holding the annual alumni meeting at the Chapter House starting at approximately 11:00am. To encourage meeting participation and provide for a pre-game celebration, we will have breakfast pastries and Bloody Mary offerings from 10:30am until 1:00pm.

The annual Homecoming game starts at 1:00 against Cornell at Franklin Field. Please let us know if you need general admission tickets for the game.

After the game, we will offer beverages and refreshments.

To assist in planning, please email jmiller@jemtaxllc.com to indicate if you will be attending the pre-game brunch, graduate board meeting, and post-game activities at the house. Also let us know if you need tickets for the game. This will help greatly in our planning and logistics.

Please let me know if you have any questions or need more information.

Sincerely,

Jared Miller W’ 95

Phi Phi Club Graduate Board President

Year after year, thousands of students and alumni take the opportunity to join together and celebrate Penn’s homecoming. Have you been back to Philadelphia lately?

Alpha Chi Rho wants to hear from you! What is the best place to visit when you are back in town? Is it City Tap House? Do you have a fun homecoming throwback to share with everyone? Let us know by emailing us at alumninews@affinityconnection.com!

Haven’t been back to Philadelphia lately? No worries! Now is the perfect opportunity to plan your next get-together with some old Phi Phi Club alumni. Use our directory to contact your old buddies or leave a note via email for us to include in the next communication!

Thank you to the following brothers who have helped support Alpha Chi Rho this past giving year. Your support helped us raise $16,900 towards our Annual Fund and Joe Moloznik Memorial Fund. Alumni support is at the heart of everything we do, and we can’t thank you enough for your continued support.  

We hope to see your name listed on the Honor Roll of Donors again as we enter the 2023-24 Give Year. 

DONATE HERE

2022-2023 Honor Roll

Paul K. Addams Club ($10,000+)
Jared Miller, 1995

Rev. Paul Ziegler Club ($1,000 – $4,999)
Kendric Martin, 1995
Michael Linn, 1998
David Lelong, 1998

Curley Walden Club ($500 – $999)
Mr. Byron Connell, 1963
Thomas Osborn, 1966
Robert Goodwin, 1972

Bob Detweiler Club (up to $499)
Donald Ehre, 1977
Wayne Levy, 1999
Adam Meeks, 2007
Alexander Kirk, 2014

Alpha Chi Rho alumni, we want to hear from you!  

As you know, our communications regularly feature alumni profiles from brothers across all decades. We love publishing these stories because our alumni are the heart of everything we do, and now, we are looking for more alumni to participate! 

CLICK HERE TO TAKE THE SURVEY

When life gets in the way, it can become increasingly difficult to stay in touch with our Phi Phi buddies. That is why we want to hear from you.  

By filling out the survey, you can share what you have been up to since the Alpha Chi Rho days, your favorite memories at the house, and what being a brother means to you. We will publish your responses in an upcoming communication in your own alumni profile. 

We look forward to hearing from you! 

“We were the antithesis of a Frat, but we threw great parties,” Perry Rotella ’85 said when asked about what Alpha Chi Rho was known for at Penn. 

Perry graduated with a dual major in Math and Economics in 1985. He remembers many funny stories from his time in the fraternity, especially ones that included causing trouble around the house. 

“After one of our parties, we cleared the dining room, poured beer all over and used the dining room as a ‘beer’ slide,” he said. “We were up most of the night running, diving, and sliding through the house.” 

Since graduating from Penn, Perry has enjoyed a long career in Information Technology and executive leadership, where he has held roles including the global CTO of AIG, CIO at Moody’s, CIO and Group Executive at Verisk Analytics, and Managing Director of Financial Services for Box.com.  

According to Perry, he considers himself a “father first,” and has four children and one granddaughter.  

Perry is also an outdoorsman who loves hiking, camping, and fishing. Most recently, he has learned how to skate, and he plays ice hockey several times a week.  

Of course, he still makes time for the friendships that have endured since his Alpha Chi Rho days. Perry said he joined a close group “who have become lifelong friends,” that he sees regularly, including Mark Coogan ‘83, Ron Lewittes ‘83, Vinnie Keenan ‘80, Marty Isaac ‘85, and Bob Richard ’83.  

When asked which brother made the biggest impact on his time at Penn, Perry said that it is the whole group led by Mark Coogan, who started a tradition of a weekend at his cabin in Becket, Massachusetts. It is a tradition that is still going strong, and one that Perry hopes never goes away. “I think we are on Becket 45 which was aptly renamed Becket 2023,” Perry said. 

Road trips have always been an Alpha Chi Rho tradition, including ones that happened unannounced. “One night at Smokey Joes in May a group of us were talking about the beach. Five hours later, we happened to end up on Virginia Beach watching the sun rise,” Perry said. “What a night and what a day!” 

The bond between Perry and his brothers runs deep, as he mentioned that his brothers have been there for him through the good as well as the bad.  

“Mark has always had my back as I went through a rough separation and divorce,” he said. “We are truly family.”