PDT Foundation Receives First Gift

Dec 24, 2022 | Chapter Updates

The newly formed PDT Foundation Inc received its first gift thanks to Foundation President Jamie Meehan (Spring 1982). “This is a new 501c3 organization that was created to provide a tax-deductible option for brothers who want to support the Campaign for Florida...

Alumni Spotlight: Guy Norris (Fall ’82)

Jul 23, 2022 | Spotlight

Brother Guy Norris (Fall 1982) is a lifelong Gator. The Lake City, Florida native followed in his dad’s footsteps two-fold, earning his undergraduate degree and his JD from the University of Florida. Professionally, Guy has practiced law for 32 years, primarily in...

Campaign for Florida Alpha Update: Summer 2022

Jul 18, 2022 | Chapter Updates

The Campaign for Florida Alpha hit an important benchmark this quarter—more than 100 brothers have participated in the campaign with a pledge or outright gift. The campaign now stands at $1.35 million in gifts and pledges toward a $4 million goal. The campaign website...

Alumni Spotlight: Byron Oldham (Fall ’06)

Dec 19, 2021 | Spotlight

Byron Oldham (Fall 2006) never planned to take over the company business, but in 2014—just four years after graduation—Byron bought out his dad’s used car business. And only six years after that, Fruitland Park-based Honest Autos was recognized as a business in the...

Campaign for Florida Alpha Update

Dec 2, 2021 | Chapter Updates

A new educational foundation for Florida Alpha will help to facilitate tax-deductible gifts to the Campaign for Florida Alpha. The campaign is a $4 million effort to fund the renovation of the chapter house. A campaign committee led by Kevin Wilkinson (Spring 1984)...

Alumni Spotlight: Buddy Martin (Fall ’59)

Aug 5, 2021 | Spotlight

Ocala native Buddy Martin thought the brothers who recruited him to join Phi Delt were smart—and they were. They were smart enough to recognize a good potential brother when they saw one, even one in his junior year. After two months of invitations to the chapter...

Summer 2021 House Improvements

Aug 2, 2021 | Chapter Updates

House Director Larry Lamb (Spring 1983) has been working hard to get the house ready for the fall semester. “Some of these things were relatively minor, but others, like painting the ballroom ceiling, are a pretty big deal. What we have done will improve the...

A Christmas Gift Finds a Home at Phi Delt

Dec 21, 2020 | Chapter Grand

​Brother David Beck (Fall 1966) joined Chapter Grand on September 2, 2017. He will be remembered by many. Thanks to his daughter, Katie Zarajczyk, a drawing of the chapter house she gave to her dad for Christmas 2004 will serve as a lasting tribute to him in the...

Brother John Penney Meets “The Profit”

Nov 16, 2020 | Spotlight

Brother John Penney (Fall 1984) is not one to seek attention. But last year, attention found him. The opportunity led to a friendship with the star of a hit CNBC reality-series and the chance to help develop a free learning resource for small business owners. Penney,...