Pi Alpha Phi
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Pi Alpha Phi is an American
university
-level fraternity
. It was founded in 1929 at the University of California, Berkeley
.
Pi Alpha Phi is one of the oldest Asian-American
Interest Fraternity
. Since its founding in the early 20th century, the fraternity has expanded with chapters at campuses throughout the nation.
On February 1, 1929, the six Founding Fathers signed the fraternity's Constitution in both Chinese and English and officially established Pi Alpha Phi at the University of California, Berkeley
. The Six Founders were: D. Wing Tom, Wing Chan, Elmer Leong, Chack Chan, Tim Jang, and George Lee.
The men studied science and engineering, which was considered a better path to employment after graduation since discrimination prevented most Asians from entering into law, medicine or other graduate disciplines.
Their challenges grew as they found out that student lodging was often not rented to those of Asian heritage. It was especially difficult for Tim, Wing and Chack from the Central Valley for whom commuting was not an option. The problem was solved by the goodwill of a sympathetic German woman known as Mother Tusch, who also had been a victim of racism. The seeds of brotherhood were planted in the cabin she rented to Wing, Elmer and D. Wing Tom behind her house near Sather Gate
.
The six men proceeded with their college careers, engaging in academic and social events, as well as athletics. Elmer Leong even joined the university track team. They found great comfort and camaraderie in their small group but felt compelled to turn their group into more than a circle of friends, more than a club, more than a social gathering. They decided to form a formal fraternity of brothers that would bind them forever; a fraternity that would break the status quo and seek recognition by the university system.
Following graduation in the early 1930s, the Founding Fathers found life difficult. The country was in the midst of the Great Depression
and discrimination against those of Asian heritage for jobs was even more prevalent. Four of the six - Wing Chan, Chack Chan, D. Wing Tom and George Lee - went to southern China to find employment and new lives. Tim and Elmer decided to stay in America to continue their education and start a career despite the difficult circumstances. The four in China prospered, with Wing teaching chemistry at a university in Canton, Chack Chan working in the local aircraft industry, George Lee pursuing a medical degree; and all four found their wives and started their families.
In 1937, with the advent of war in China, all returned home to America with the exception of Wing, who returned after World War II
. During wartime, each of the founding fathers made contributions to their country. For example, Tim enlisted in the U.S. Navy Seabees
. He served as a construction corpsman for the 132nd Naval Construction Battalion in the Pacific. Chack put his engineering skills to use as a draftsman at the famed Henry J. Kaiser
naval shipyard
in Richmond, California
, where many of the country's great war ships were built.
. Since they were banned from joining a traditional Greek fraternity, Pi Alpha Phi's Founding Fathers wanted to ensure that Asian American Awareness would forever be an important part of the Fraternity.
Today, the basic premise of the fraternity remains largely unchanged. Although the fraternity is open to people of all ethnic backgrounds it still retains its Asian American character. With emphasis on brotherhood, the fraternity works to create lifelong bonds that extend far beyond the university setting. The basic goals of brotherhood attained through shared experience, friendship and academics remain unaltered. Although the organization evolves from generation to generation, the underlying vision and heart of the fraternity is as solid today as it was for six young Berkeley men in 1929.
. The Society
conducts research, collects materials and artifacts, and disseminates information.
Pi Alpha Phi Alumnus are mentioned quite a few times in this book.
Refer to Notable Alumni section.
Phi was a mainstay in the parade, operating what had
affectionately become known as the “Pi Alpha Phi
Dragon”.
It was an event that truly exemplified the close bonds
of brotherhood among the chapters of the fraternity:
an opportunity for fraternity members all over to come
together, have fun, and celebrate a cultural tradition.
Since 2002, due to several factors including the retiring
of our dragon as well as criteria changes for
participating organizations, the fraternity has not
participated in the parade.
Their efforts were rewarded when the parade committee
graciously extended a parade invitation to Pi Alpha
Phi and its partner the Jade Ribbon Campaign to operate
a Jade Ribbon Dragon.
spreads awareness of the
greatest health disparity between Asian Americans and
Caucasian Americans: liver cancer
, 80% of which is caused
by chronic hepatitis B infection.
The Dragon the fraternity purchased was thought to
have a capacity of only 20 people, but when it was put
together, it was much longer. Although the dragon may
not have been the most elaborate of the parade, it was
definitely the longest, as the crowd surely recognized
as the dragon snaked through the downtown parade
route.
The Fraternity members took advantage of the opportunity
by having a great turnout: almost 100 fraternity
members showed up to participate and share in the
bonds of brotherhood. Running a dragon at the parade
had always been a great opportunity for the fraternity’s
members to work together, build the bonds of brotherhood,
and celebrate cultural traditions.
http://medstaging.stanford.edu/liver/
.
spreads awareness of the
greatest health disparity between Asian Americans and
white Americans: liver cancer, 80% of which is caused
by chronic hepatitis B infection.
The dragon the Fraternity purchased was thought to
have a capacity of only 20 people, but when it was put
together, it was much longer. Although the dragon may
not have been the most elaborate of the parade, it was
definitely the longest, as the crowd surely recognized
as the dragon snaked through the downtown parade
route.
The Fraternity members took advantage of our opportunity
by having a great turnout: almost 100 fraternity
members showed up to participate and share in the
bonds of Brotherhood. Running a dragon at the parade
has always been a great opportunity for the fraternity’s
members to work together, build the bonds of Brotherhood,
and celebrate cultural traditions. This year, they
were also able to support a great philanthropic cause:
the Jade Ribbon Campaign
.
* defunct
President: Irving Dang
Vice President: Kyle Sato
Treasurer: Doug Radtke
Secretary: Adam Tsang
Director of Membership Development: Sang Shin
Director of Risk Reduction: Brian Gee
National Cabinet 2008-2009
President: Keith Chu
Vice President: Ken Hui
Treasurer: Sujay Karve
Secretary: Jason JA Wang
Director of Membership Development: Doug Radtke
Director of Alumni Relations: David Jung
Director of Expansion: Justin Wong
Director of Risk Management: Brian Gee
National Cabinet 2007-2008
President: Jeremy Song
Vice President: Shuichi Sekino
Treasurer: Nathan Aukerman
Secretary: Keith Chu
Director of Expansion – West: Ken Hui
Director of Expansion – East: David Jung
National Cabinet 2006-2007
President: Dwight Lin
Vice President: Greg Chang
Treasurer: Sam Lin
Secretary: Jeremy Song
Director of Expansion: Charles Pak
National Cabinet 2005-2006
President: Kenny Shih
Vice President: Cheng Chiv
Treasurer: Paul Hsiao
Secretary: Phil Wang
Director of Expansion: Charles Pak
National Cabinet 2004-2005
President: Doug Liou
Vice President: Darren Lee
Treasurer: Edgar Gonzalez
Secretary: Sang Shin
Director of Expansion: Charles Pak/ Allen Yu
National Cabinet 2003-2004
President: Brian Futagaki
Vice President: Joshua Larson
Treasurer: Arthur Guo
Secretary: Leeman Now
Director of Expansion: Charles Pak/ Allen Yu
The following esteemed alumni represent only a small sample of the many successful members of the Fraternity:
United States
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university
University
A university is an institution of higher education and research, which grants academic degrees in a variety of subjects. A university is an organisation that provides both undergraduate education and postgraduate education...
-level fraternity
Fraternities and sororities
Fraternities and sororities are fraternal social organizations for undergraduate students. In Latin, the term refers mainly to such organizations at colleges and universities in the United States, although it is also applied to analogous European groups also known as corporations...
. It was founded in 1929 at the University of California, Berkeley
University of California, Berkeley
The University of California, Berkeley , is a teaching and research university established in 1868 and located in Berkeley, California, USA...
.
Pi Alpha Phi is one of the oldest Asian-American
Asian American
Asian Americans are Americans of Asian descent. The U.S. Census Bureau definition of Asians as "Asian” refers to a person having origins in any of the original peoples of the Far East, Southeast Asia, or the Indian subcontinent, including, for example, Cambodia, China, India, Indonesia, Japan,...
Interest Fraternity
Cultural interest fraternities and sororities
Cultural interest fraternities and sororities, in the North American student fraternity and sorority system, refer to general or social organizations oriented to students having a special interest in a culture or cultural identity....
. Since its founding in the early 20th century, the fraternity has expanded with chapters at campuses throughout the nation.
History
In 1928, three enterprising members of the Class of 1930 conceived the idea to form a fraternity to serve the several hundred students of Chinese descent at the University of California, Berkeley. Wing C. Chan, from the Central California town of Oroville; Dong Wing Tom, from San Francisco; and Elmer Leong from Berkeley, did much of the preliminary work towards the formation of the Fraternity. In the Fall of 1928, the three approached Tim Jang, a freshman starting his first year at the university to join.On February 1, 1929, the six Founding Fathers signed the fraternity's Constitution in both Chinese and English and officially established Pi Alpha Phi at the University of California, Berkeley
University of California, Berkeley
The University of California, Berkeley , is a teaching and research university established in 1868 and located in Berkeley, California, USA...
. The Six Founders were: D. Wing Tom, Wing Chan, Elmer Leong, Chack Chan, Tim Jang, and George Lee.
Founders
The Founding Fathers of Pi Alpha Phi hailed primarily from the state of California. Elmer Leong, George Lee, and D. Wing Tom were from the San Francisco Bay Area. Tim Jang, Wing Chan, and his younger brother Chack Chan came from the Central Valley Region of California. All were born in America with the exception of Wing Chan, who came from China at an early age.The men studied science and engineering, which was considered a better path to employment after graduation since discrimination prevented most Asians from entering into law, medicine or other graduate disciplines.
Their challenges grew as they found out that student lodging was often not rented to those of Asian heritage. It was especially difficult for Tim, Wing and Chack from the Central Valley for whom commuting was not an option. The problem was solved by the goodwill of a sympathetic German woman known as Mother Tusch, who also had been a victim of racism. The seeds of brotherhood were planted in the cabin she rented to Wing, Elmer and D. Wing Tom behind her house near Sather Gate
Sather Gate
Sather Gate is a prominent landmark separating Sproul Plaza from the bridge over Strawberry Creek, leading to the center of the University of California, Berkeley campus. The gate was donated by Jane K. Sather, a benefactor of the university, in memory of her late husband Peder Sather, a trustee of...
.
The six men proceeded with their college careers, engaging in academic and social events, as well as athletics. Elmer Leong even joined the university track team. They found great comfort and camaraderie in their small group but felt compelled to turn their group into more than a circle of friends, more than a club, more than a social gathering. They decided to form a formal fraternity of brothers that would bind them forever; a fraternity that would break the status quo and seek recognition by the university system.
Following graduation in the early 1930s, the Founding Fathers found life difficult. The country was in the midst of the Great Depression
Great Depression
The Great Depression was a severe worldwide economic depression in the decade preceding World War II. The timing of the Great Depression varied across nations, but in most countries it started in about 1929 and lasted until the late 1930s or early 1940s...
and discrimination against those of Asian heritage for jobs was even more prevalent. Four of the six - Wing Chan, Chack Chan, D. Wing Tom and George Lee - went to southern China to find employment and new lives. Tim and Elmer decided to stay in America to continue their education and start a career despite the difficult circumstances. The four in China prospered, with Wing teaching chemistry at a university in Canton, Chack Chan working in the local aircraft industry, George Lee pursuing a medical degree; and all four found their wives and started their families.
In 1937, with the advent of war in China, all returned home to America with the exception of Wing, who returned after World War II
World War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
. During wartime, each of the founding fathers made contributions to their country. For example, Tim enlisted in the U.S. Navy Seabees
Seabee
Seabees are members of the United States Navy construction battalions. The word Seabee is a proper noun that comes from the initials of Construction Battalion, of the United States Navy...
. He served as a construction corpsman for the 132nd Naval Construction Battalion in the Pacific. Chack put his engineering skills to use as a draftsman at the famed Henry J. Kaiser
Henry J. Kaiser
Henry John Kaiser was an American industrialist who became known as the father of modern American shipbuilding. He established the Kaiser Shipyard which built Liberty ships during World War II, after which he formed Kaiser Aluminum and Kaiser Steel. Kaiser organized Kaiser Permanente health care...
naval shipyard
Kaiser Shipyards
The Kaiser Shipyards were seven major shipbuilding yards located mostly on the U.S. west coast during World War II. They were owned by the Kaiser Shipbuilding Company, a creation of American industrialist Henry J...
in Richmond, California
Richmond, California
Richmond is a city in western Contra Costa County, California, United States. The city was incorporated on August 7, 1905. It is located in the East Bay, part of the San Francisco Bay Area. It is a residential inner suburb of San Francisco, as well as the site of heavy industry, which has been...
, where many of the country's great war ships were built.
Mission statement
Pi Alpha Phi focuses itself on several core values, which are written into its http://www.pialphaphi.com/v6/?page_id=19. The 5 pillars of the fraternity are: Academic Excellence, Asian Awareness, Brotherhood, Leadership, and Philanthropy.Academic Excellence
The Fraternity creates a studious environment and encourages each of its members to achieve his greatest academic potential. The Fraternity supports all educational endeavors and recognizes exceptional academic achievement.Asian American Awareness
The Fraternity believes in learning Asian American culture, heritage and history. The Fraternity encourages its members to pass on this knowledge to others.Cross Cultural Acceptance
When Pi Alpha Phi was founded in the 1920s, traditional Greek fraternities along with the rest of the nation, legally discriminated against men of colorPerson of color
Person of color is a term used, primarily in the United States, to describe all people who are not white. The term is meant to be inclusive among non-white groups, emphasizing common experiences of racism...
. Since they were banned from joining a traditional Greek fraternity, Pi Alpha Phi's Founding Fathers wanted to ensure that Asian American Awareness would forever be an important part of the Fraternity.
Today, the basic premise of the fraternity remains largely unchanged. Although the fraternity is open to people of all ethnic backgrounds it still retains its Asian American character. With emphasis on brotherhood, the fraternity works to create lifelong bonds that extend far beyond the university setting. The basic goals of brotherhood attained through shared experience, friendship and academics remain unaltered. Although the organization evolves from generation to generation, the underlying vision and heart of the fraternity is as solid today as it was for six young Berkeley men in 1929.
Chinese Historical Society of Southern California
Established in 1975, a non-profit organization dedicated to bringing together people with a common interest in the history of Chinese and Chinese-Americans in Southern CaliforniaSouthern California
Southern California is a megaregion, or megapolitan area, in the southern area of the U.S. state of California. Large urban areas include Greater Los Angeles and Greater San Diego. The urban area stretches along the coast from Ventura through the Southland and Inland Empire to San Diego...
. The Society
Chinese Historical Society of Southern California
Chinese Historical Society of Southern California is located in Los Angeles Chinatown, at 415 Bernard Street. Its Chinatown Heritage & Visitors Center is open to the public...
conducts research, collects materials and artifacts, and disseminates information.
Pi Alpha Phi Alumnus are mentioned quite a few times in this book.
Refer to Notable Alumni section.
San Francisco Chinese New Year Parade
From the mid 1980’s to the early 2000s, Pi AlphaPhi was a mainstay in the parade, operating what had
affectionately become known as the “Pi Alpha Phi
Dragon”.
It was an event that truly exemplified the close bonds
of brotherhood among the chapters of the fraternity:
an opportunity for fraternity members all over to come
together, have fun, and celebrate a cultural tradition.
Since 2002, due to several factors including the retiring
of our dragon as well as criteria changes for
participating organizations, the fraternity has not
participated in the parade.
Their efforts were rewarded when the parade committee
graciously extended a parade invitation to Pi Alpha
Phi and its partner the Jade Ribbon Campaign to operate
a Jade Ribbon Dragon.
Jade Ribbon Campaign
The Jade Ribbon CampaignJade Ribbon Campaign
The Jade Ribbon Campaign was launched by the Asian Liver Center at Stanford University in May 2001 during Asian Pacific American Heritage Month to help spread awareness internationally about hepatitis B and liver cancer in Asian and Pacific Islander communities.The objective of the Jade Ribbon...
spreads awareness of the
greatest health disparity between Asian Americans and
Caucasian Americans: liver cancer
Liver cancer
Liver tumors or hepatic tumors are tumors or growths on or in the liver . Several distinct types of tumors can develop in the liver because the liver is made up of various cell types. These growths can be benign or malignant...
, 80% of which is caused
by chronic hepatitis B infection.
The Dragon the fraternity purchased was thought to
have a capacity of only 20 people, but when it was put
together, it was much longer. Although the dragon may
not have been the most elaborate of the parade, it was
definitely the longest, as the crowd surely recognized
as the dragon snaked through the downtown parade
route.
The Fraternity members took advantage of the opportunity
by having a great turnout: almost 100 fraternity
members showed up to participate and share in the
bonds of brotherhood. Running a dragon at the parade
had always been a great opportunity for the fraternity’s
members to work together, build the bonds of brotherhood,
and celebrate cultural traditions.
http://medstaging.stanford.edu/liver/
Brotherhood
The Fraternity encourages mutual trust, respect, and loyalty among its members. The Fraternity creates an extended family that nurtures life-long "friendships" through the shared bonds of tradition, shared values, and unity.National Convention
- First Annual - Arcadia, CA (Embassy Suites) - hosted by Epsilon Chapter, UC Riverside CA
- 2001 - San Francisco, CA - hosted by Alpha Chapter, UC Berkeley, CA
- 2002 - Los Angeles, CA (Bonaventure Hotel) hosted by Epsilon Chapter, UC Riverside, CA
- 2003 - Irvine, CA - hosted by Eta Chapter, UC Irvine, CA
- 2004 - San Francisco, CA - hosted by Alpha Chapter, UC Berkeley, CA
- 2005 - Koreatown, CA - hosted by Theta Chapter, UC San Diego, CA
- 2006 - Las Vegas, NV - hosted by Kappa Chapter, U of Arizona
- 2007 - Orange County, CA - hosted by Eta Chapter, UC Irvine, CA
- 2008 - Berkeley, CA hosted by Alpha Chapter, UC Berkeley, CA
- 2009 - San Diego, CA - hosted by Theta Chapter, UC San Diego, CA
- 2010 - San Francisco, CA - hosted by National Fraternity
- 2011 - Berkeley, CA - hosted by National Fraternity
Joint Conventions
- 2002 - Joint Convention with Alpha Phi GammaAlpha Phi Gamma (sorority)Alpha Phi Gamma is an Asian-interest sorority founded on February 1, 1994 at the California State Polytechnic University, Pomona.-History and Purpose:...
Sorority - 2003 - Joint Convention with alpha Kappa Delta PhiAlpha Kappa Delta Phialpha Kappa Delta Phi is an Asian American interest sorority founded at the University of California, Berkeley.-History:...
Sorority - 2008 - Joint Convention & Leadership Workshop with Sigma Omicron PiSigma Omicron PiThe sisterhood of ΣΟΠ was founded in 1930 to further the awareness of women in Asian culture. As strong women participating in various social, academic, and community activities, ΣΟΠ maintain the objectives of unity, friendship, leadership, and community service established over 70 years...
Sorority
Leadership
The Fraternity provides opportunities to fulfill important duties within the organization and helps members develop leadership skills in preparation for their future careers and endeavors.Philanthropy
The Fraternity is committed to its responsibility to serve others and encourages participation in activities for the betterment of not only the Asian American community, but the community as a whole. One of its national events is the Jade Ribbon CampaignJade Ribbon Campaign
The Jade Ribbon Campaign was launched by the Asian Liver Center at Stanford University in May 2001 during Asian Pacific American Heritage Month to help spread awareness internationally about hepatitis B and liver cancer in Asian and Pacific Islander communities.The objective of the Jade Ribbon...
.
Jade Ribbon Campaign
The Jade Ribbon CampaignJade Ribbon Campaign
The Jade Ribbon Campaign was launched by the Asian Liver Center at Stanford University in May 2001 during Asian Pacific American Heritage Month to help spread awareness internationally about hepatitis B and liver cancer in Asian and Pacific Islander communities.The objective of the Jade Ribbon...
spreads awareness of the
greatest health disparity between Asian Americans and
white Americans: liver cancer, 80% of which is caused
by chronic hepatitis B infection.
The dragon the Fraternity purchased was thought to
have a capacity of only 20 people, but when it was put
together, it was much longer. Although the dragon may
not have been the most elaborate of the parade, it was
definitely the longest, as the crowd surely recognized
as the dragon snaked through the downtown parade
route.
The Fraternity members took advantage of our opportunity
by having a great turnout: almost 100 fraternity
members showed up to participate and share in the
bonds of Brotherhood. Running a dragon at the parade
has always been a great opportunity for the fraternity’s
members to work together, build the bonds of Brotherhood,
and celebrate cultural traditions. This year, they
were also able to support a great philanthropic cause:
the Jade Ribbon Campaign
Jade Ribbon Campaign
The Jade Ribbon Campaign was launched by the Asian Liver Center at Stanford University in May 2001 during Asian Pacific American Heritage Month to help spread awareness internationally about hepatitis B and liver cancer in Asian and Pacific Islander communities.The objective of the Jade Ribbon...
.
Chapters
- Α Chapter - University of California, BerkeleyUniversity of California, BerkeleyThe University of California, Berkeley , is a teaching and research university established in 1868 and located in Berkeley, California, USA...
- 1929 - B Chapter - State University of New York, Stony Brook - 1990 *
- Γ Chapter - University of California, DavisUniversity of California, DavisThe University of California, Davis is a public teaching and research university established in 1905 and located in Davis, California, USA. Spanning over , the campus is the largest within the University of California system and third largest by enrollment...
- 1990 - Δ Chapter - San José State UniversitySan José State UniversitySan Jose State University is a public university located in San Jose, California, United States...
- 1991 - Ε Chapter - University of California, RiversideUniversity of California, RiversideThe University of California, Riverside, commonly known as UCR or UC Riverside, is a public research university and one of the ten general campuses of the University of California system. UCR is consistently ranked as one of the most ethnically and economically diverse universities in the United...
- 1993 - Ζ Chapter - University of California, Santa CruzUniversity of California, Santa CruzThe University of California, Santa Cruz, also known as UC Santa Cruz or UCSC, is a public, collegiate university; one of ten campuses in the University of California...
- 1995 - Η Chapter - University of California, IrvineUniversity of California, IrvineThe University of California, Irvine , founded in 1965, is one of the ten campuses of the University of California, located in Irvine, California, USA...
- 1998 - Θ Chapter - University of California, San DiegoUniversity of California, San DiegoThe University of California, San Diego, commonly known as UCSD or UC San Diego, is a public research university located in the La Jolla neighborhood of San Diego, California, United States...
- 2000 - Ι Chapter - University of Michigan, Ann ArborUniversity of MichiganThe University of Michigan is a public research university located in Ann Arbor, Michigan in the United States. It is the state's oldest university and the flagship campus of the University of Michigan...
- 2000 - Κ Chapter - University of Arizona, TucsonUniversity of ArizonaThe University of Arizona is a land-grant and space-grant public institution of higher education and research located in Tucson, Arizona, United States. The University of Arizona was the first university in the state of Arizona, founded in 1885...
- 2002 - Μ Chapter - Michigan State UniversityMichigan State UniversityMichigan State University is a public research university in East Lansing, Michigan, USA. Founded in 1855, it was the pioneer land-grant institution and served as a model for future land-grant colleges in the United States under the 1862 Morrill Act.MSU pioneered the studies of packaging,...
- 2003 - Ν Chapter - University of North Carolina at Chapel HillUniversity of North Carolina at Chapel HillThe University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is a public research university located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States...
- 2003 - Ξ Chapter - University of WashingtonUniversity of WashingtonUniversity of Washington is a public research university, founded in 1861 in Seattle, Washington, United States. The UW is the largest university in the Northwest and the oldest public university on the West Coast. The university has three campuses, with its largest campus in the University...
- 2004
* defunct
Associate Chapters
- University of California, Santa BarbaraUniversity of California, Santa BarbaraThe University of California, Santa Barbara, commonly known as UCSB or UC Santa Barbara, is a public research university and one of the 10 general campuses of the University of California system. The main campus is located on a site in Goleta, California, from Santa Barbara and northwest of Los...
- 2006 - State University of New York, Buffalo - 2008
Current and Former National Officers
National Cabinet 2009-2010President: Irving Dang
Vice President: Kyle Sato
Treasurer: Doug Radtke
Secretary: Adam Tsang
Director of Membership Development: Sang Shin
Director of Risk Reduction: Brian Gee
National Cabinet 2008-2009
President: Keith Chu
Vice President: Ken Hui
Treasurer: Sujay Karve
Secretary: Jason JA Wang
Director of Membership Development: Doug Radtke
Director of Alumni Relations: David Jung
Director of Expansion: Justin Wong
Director of Risk Management: Brian Gee
National Cabinet 2007-2008
President: Jeremy Song
Vice President: Shuichi Sekino
Treasurer: Nathan Aukerman
Secretary: Keith Chu
Director of Expansion – West: Ken Hui
Director of Expansion – East: David Jung
National Cabinet 2006-2007
President: Dwight Lin
Vice President: Greg Chang
Treasurer: Sam Lin
Secretary: Jeremy Song
Director of Expansion: Charles Pak
National Cabinet 2005-2006
President: Kenny Shih
Vice President: Cheng Chiv
Treasurer: Paul Hsiao
Secretary: Phil Wang
Director of Expansion: Charles Pak
National Cabinet 2004-2005
President: Doug Liou
Vice President: Darren Lee
Treasurer: Edgar Gonzalez
Secretary: Sang Shin
Director of Expansion: Charles Pak/ Allen Yu
National Cabinet 2003-2004
President: Brian Futagaki
Vice President: Joshua Larson
Treasurer: Arthur Guo
Secretary: Leeman Now
Director of Expansion: Charles Pak/ Allen Yu
Notable alumni
Today, Pi Alpha Phi's Alumni Association consists of one of the largest networks of alumni spanning back from the mid 1920's. For over eighty years, Pi Alpha Phi alumni have pursued and established successful careers, becoming pioneers in business, law, medicine, politics, higher education, science, entertainment, and nearly every other field imaginable.The following esteemed alumni represent only a small sample of the many successful members of the Fraternity:
- Hon. Delbert E. Wong — retired Superior Court Judge, World War IIWorld War IIWorld War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
veteran. First person of Chinese descent to be appointed to the judiciary in the continental United States. Appointed as the Special MasterSpecial masterIn law, a special master is an authority appointed by a judge to make sure that judicial orders are actually followed.In England, at common law, there were "Masters in Chancery," who acted in aid of the Equity Courts. There were also "Masters in Lunacy," who conducted inquiries of the same nature...
in the O.J. Simpson murder trial. - Thomas ChinnSacramento City CouncilThe Sacramento City Council is the governing body of the city of Sacramento, California. The council holds regular meetings at Sacramento City Hall on Tuesdays at 2:00 pm and 6:00 pm, with exceptions for holidays and other special cases....
— former Sacramento City Councilman 1983 - 1992 - Gilbert Choy — leading ChinaChinaChinese civilization may refer to:* China for more general discussion of the country.* Chinese culture* Greater China, the transnational community of ethnic Chinese.* History of China* Sinosphere, the area historically affected by Chinese culture...
economistEconomistAn economist is a professional in the social science discipline of economics. The individual may also study, develop, and apply theories and concepts from economics and write about economic policy...
and a Senior Advisor to Beijing Government. Currently Chairman at Edgora, Inc. and Director at Dresdner Kleinwort Benson - Steven J. Dodson — C.E.O and Investment Banker. UC Berkeley, Haas School of BusinessHaas School of BusinessThe Walter A. Haas School of Business, also known as the Haas School of Business or simply Haas, is one of 14 schools and colleges at the University of California, Berkeley....
alumni. - Edwin M. Epstein — Professor Emeritus at UC Berkeley, Haas School of BusinessHaas School of BusinessThe Walter A. Haas School of Business, also known as the Haas School of Business or simply Haas, is one of 14 schools and colleges at the University of California, Berkeley....
- Ralph Fong Sr. — first Chinese-American hired by Aramco (now ChevronChevron CorporationChevron Corporation is an American multinational energy corporation headquartered in San Ramon, California, United States and active in more than 180 countries. It is engaged in every aspect of the oil, gas, and geothermal energy industries, including exploration and production; refining,...
). Project Manager to build an oil/gas facility in Saudi Arabia valued at over $1 billion. Former President of the CAL Alumni Association - Edward Gee — first licensed Chinese-American real estate agent in San Francisco, CA
- Dr. Timothy S. Gee — One of the country’s leaders in the field of cancer research
- Prof. Bill Hing — Professor of Asian American Studies at UC Davis and of Law at the University of California, Davis School of Law (King HallKing HallKing Hall may refer to*Charles King Hall, a British composer;*UC Davis School of Law ; and*The mess hall at the United States Naval Academy....
). - George Kan — Vice President of Hewlett-PackardHewlett-PackardHewlett-Packard Company or HP is an American multinational information technology corporation headquartered in Palo Alto, California, USA that provides products, technologies, softwares, solutions and services to consumers, small- and medium-sized businesses and large enterprises, including...
in the first ten years - Dr. Frank Y. Lee — served on the 1984 U.S. OlympicOlympic GamesThe Olympic Games is a major international event featuring summer and winter sports, in which thousands of athletes participate in a variety of competitions. The Olympic Games have come to be regarded as the world’s foremost sports competition where more than 200 nations participate...
Committee, Los Angeles, CA. In recognition for his outstanding humanitarian service, he was knighted by Pope John Paul VIPope Paul VIPaul VI , born Giovanni Battista Enrico Antonio Maria Montini , reigned as Pope of the Catholic Church from 21 June 1963 until his death on 6 August 1978. Succeeding Pope John XXIII, who had convened the Second Vatican Council, he decided to continue it... - Wing Lew— Vice President of St. Joseph Lead and Mineral CompanySt. Joe MineralsSt. Joe Minerals Corporation was the United States largest producer of lead and zinc when it merged with Fluor Corporation in 1981.St. Joe was founded at the St. Joseph Lead Company on March 25, 1864 by Lyman W. Gilbert, John E. Wylie, Edmund I. Wade, Wilmot Williams, James L. Dunham and James L....
- Evan J. Leong— filmmaker and assistant editor of Better Luck TomorrowBetter Luck TomorrowBetter Luck Tomorrow is a 2002 crime-drama film directed by Justin Lin. The movie is about Asian American overachievers who become bored with their lives and enter a world of petty crime and material excess...
- Jong Lee — Law Offices of Jong Lee and Associates
- Mike Lee, Esq. — President of the San Francisco Bar AssociationBar Association of San FranciscoThe Bar Association of San Francisco was established in 1872 as a nonprofit legal membership organization that provides San Francisco legal professionals with networking, educational and pro bono opportunities in order to better serve the community....
former attorney of the Barry BondsBarry BondsBarry Lamar Bonds is an American former Major League Baseball outfielder. Bonds played from 1986 to 2007, for the Pittsburgh Pirates and San Francisco Giants. He is the son of former major league All-Star Bobby Bonds...
single-season Major League record 73rd Home Run Baseball Trial. - Dr. Allen Lim Ph.D — recipient of Air Force Engineer of the Year Award
- Dr. Wing Mar — UC Berkeley 1949 alumni — retired family physician, founding member of the Chinese Historical Society of Southern CaliforniaChinese Historical Society of Southern CaliforniaChinese Historical Society of Southern California is located in Los Angeles Chinatown, at 415 Bernard Street. Its Chinatown Heritage & Visitors Center is open to the public...
. Published Portraits of Pride Book. - George Q. Woo — Executive Secretary of the Chinese Six CompaniesChinese Six CompaniesThe Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association is a historical Chinese Association established in various parts of the United States with large populations of Chinese...
or The Chinese Consolidated Benevolent AssociationChinese Six CompaniesThe Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association is a historical Chinese Association established in various parts of the United States with large populations of Chinese... - Charles Yim — VP of Retail Branch Operations JPMorgan Chase & Co.JPMorgan Chase & Co.JPMorgan Chase & Co. is an American multinational banking corporation of securities, investments and retail. It is the largest bank in the United States by assets and market capitalization.It is a major provider of financial services, with assets of $2 trillion and according to Forbes magazine is...
New York City - Hans Cho — member of At Last (band)At Last (band)At Last was a hip hop a cappella group from Los Angeles, California. They first gained national recognition as finalists on the first season of America's Got Talent, having won their spot through viewer votes. The members of the group are Hans Cho, Michael H. Lee, Justin Fong and DJ Say...
that was finalist on 2006 edition of America's Got TalentAmerica's Got TalentAmerica's Got Talent is an American reality television series on the NBC television network, and part of the global British Got Talent franchise. It is a talent show that features singers, dancers, magicians, comedians, and other performers of all ages competing for the advertised top prize of... - Binh Nguyen — professional poker player — Champion of the PAGCOR Chairman’s Cup in Manila — 2nd Place 2009 Los Angeles Poker Classic
- Frederick B. Chang — eminent Chicago tax attorney — formerly worked for the LA District Attorney's office
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- Chinese Historical Society of Southern California
- Stanford Jade Ribbon CampaignJade Ribbon CampaignThe Jade Ribbon Campaign was launched by the Asian Liver Center at Stanford University in May 2001 during Asian Pacific American Heritage Month to help spread awareness internationally about hepatitis B and liver cancer in Asian and Pacific Islander communities.The objective of the Jade Ribbon...