*The Logo used for the 115th Anniversary of Phi Kappa Tau*

For much of this country, March 17th is St. Patrick’s Day. Originally created in 1631 as a feast and remembrance for the Patron Saint of Ireland, but now more typically observed through parades and a healthy dose of libations. For the brothers of Phi Kappa Tau, it is a day to celebrate the founding of an organization which we hold so dear. From celebrations, traditions are born. On March 17th, 2021, the Phi Kappa Tau Foundation introduced and celebrated the first ever Founders Day of Giving. This new tradition was born out of the hope that we as an organization could honor our founding fathers in the best way possible—helping their creation flourish and grow.

Ringing in the 115th Anniversary of our birth with the inception of this new tradition saw no shortage of memorable observances from our staff at the Phi Tau Executive Offices. Chief Executive Officer, Tim Hudson, Truman ’97, delivered a State of the Fraternity address; Foundation Director, Charlie Ball, Miami ’82, conducted a tour of Miami University; and Director of Communications, Logan Lukacs, Baldwin Wallace ’10, interviewed undergraduate members to discuss the challenges and successes they faced throughout the COVID-19 Pandemic. The executive office staff were joined by brothers across the country in finding a new way to celebrate the founding of our organization. With 72 chapters represented, the Phi Kappa Tau Foundation raised $36,000 in just 36 hours. Comprised of eight gifts of $1,000 or more, and receiving 32% of donations from first time donors, a tradition that would bring our founders immense pride was born.

With our 116th birthday just two days away, we ask our brothers to join us once again in honoring the organization that brought us all together. With the ability to donate to the Brotherhood Fund, which goes to benefiting the fraternity as a whole, or to individual chapters, there’s no wrong way to observe and honor the second annual Founders Day of Giving.