Kappa Tau On The Move

For the 2nd Semester in a row, Kappa Tau had the highest GPA average for any fraternity on campus. 

The brothers have been collecting letters, baby wipes, hand sanitizer, snacks, etc., to send to a platoon of marines in Afghanistan. So far, they have collected over $300 worth of items.

For Valentines Day, many brothers delivered over 100 cupcakes to various people in Knoxville, each representing a donation that was made to sponsor a low-income worker without health insurance to have the opportunity to visit the doctor free of charge. 
Lastly Kappa Tau won the championship trophy for the first time in nine years at the 31st Annual SAE Boxing Tournament (pictured). Out of the seven who participated, four brothers made it to the championship, two won their weight class, and one was awarded "Fight of the Night."

John Holden - Mayor of Dyersburg

The current Kappa Tau database shows 21 brothers living in Dyersburg.  One of them happens to be the mayor.  John Holden (83) is currently serving his second four year term as mayor of Dyersburg after initially being elected in 2006. 

John graduated from Dyersburg High School in 1978.  He took business at UT and graduated in 1983.  Government service must have been in John's blood and in 1994 he was elected to the Dyer County Legislative Body where he served in various positions before being elected mayor in 06. 

As a Phi Gam at UT, John was well known as King Holden.  Tony Sharber (83) recalls that John was highly admired by members of the opposite sex and often referred to him as King.  Well, John is certainly King of Dyersburg these days.

John is married to Amy who is a middle school teacher in Dyersburg.  The couple have two children.  Good luck John and just remember, Governor Haslam only has 8 years left in Nashville.

Pig Dinner - April 9th

Pig Dinner in Knoxville this year will be at the beautiful Cherokee Country Club overlooking the Tennessee River.  The grand patio is an ideal spot to light up the stogies, sip on a cool one and fellowship with old friends.  It can't get any better than this.

This year's event is special. Very special.  From the chapter almost being shut down a year ago, we are now gathering this year to celebrate a remarkable comeback.  Phi Gamma Delta at UT and Phi Gamma Delta Internationally are on the move and our program has been put together to highligh our recent accomplishments as well as hear about where the fraternity is heading.

Brian Douglas is our guest speaker.  Brian is a 98 graduate from Tennessee Tech and was elected an Archon last summer.  Brian will be speaking on the growth initiatives that are underway by the fraternity and to give an overall report on how Phi Gamma Delta is doing.

Pig Dinner 2011 will be a traditional Pig Dinner.  For those of you who have been somewhat disillusioned by some of the dinners in recent years, rest assured our old Pig Dinner is back. Alums have been involved in every aspect of planning and oversight of the event.

If you are planning on attending and have not sent in your RSVP, please do so now.  We need your RSVP.  Send your check made out to Phi Gamma Delta Kappa Tau to Phi Gamma Delta 1836 Fraternity Park Dr, Knoxville, 37916. The cost is $50.  For more information contact Austin Burress cburres3@utk.edu.