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Pi Kappa Phi at the University of Georgia

Fall 2017 | Lambda Chapter of Pi Kappa Phi at the University of Georgia | Alumni Relations Office | P.O. Box 80828, Atlanta, Georgia 30366 | 770-903-3987

Alumni:
Brothers, Spotlight: CHRISTOPHER BELK ’05

hank you again
for your ongo- Editor’s Note: For this edition of the newsletter, we
T ing support of are shining the Spotlight on Brother Christopher
the Lambda Chapter! W. Belk ’05. Originally from Charlotte, NC, Belk
As Michael details on joined the Lamdba Chapter of Pi Kappa Phi in
the next page, the chap- 2001 and graduated from the University of Georgia
ter is healthy and continuing to grow with a bachelor’s degree in political science in
after a successful rush this fall. There 2005. While at UGA, Belk was a co-captain of the
are plenty of reasons for us to feel confident UGA Club Lacrosse Team and mentored a young
that the chapter is in good hands! child for the Athens Clarke County Big Brother
The Lambda House Corporation con- Program. After graduating in August 2005, he
tinues to focus on our capital campaign moved to Beaver Creek, CO, for a brief skiing stint
and renovation project for our beloved and then on to Atlanta, GA, to spend six years in
chapter house. Our goal is to ensure the sales for a coffee and tea manufacturer. Belk started
active chapter not only has a comfort- his MBA at UGA’s Terry College of Business in
able and safe place to live and gather 2011 in its executive program in Atlanta – which
but also has a competitive asset for offered classes on nights and weekends – where he wrote the business plan for Saucehouse BBQ
recruitment. We can only accomplish restaurant in his last class. In 2013, upon graduating from business school, Belk left his job in
these goals if we have your support! Atlanta and moved to Athens, GA, to start Saucehouse BBQ. With the success in Athens, Belk
With $764,085 in pledged commit- has grown Saucehouse to open a new location this summer in Atlanta, where they are expanding
ments from 202 donors, our capital their catering operation with an office in Spaghetti Junction!
campaign is inching closer to our goal
of $1 million. How would you describe your time at What is your favorite Pi Kappa Phi
We have had many brothers step up UGA? memory?
to support the campaign. If you haven’t Such a great time that I wanted to do it Attending all the tailgates as a fraternity
made a pledge yet, I hope you will again ... so I started a barbecue company in before each football game. That was so
consider doing so, as the need for this Athens after spending one year in Colorado much fun and a great time to get everyone
project is significant so our chapter can and six years in Atlanta after I graduated. together. Maybe also attending chapter on
remain competitive on campus. Join Athens is the best town in America! Monday nights as we had some characters
me in our campaign to make a lasting who made it funny and fun!
impact – we need your help now for our
success. What led you to join the Lambda
As you read about our brotherhood Chapter?
– past, present, and future – remember I loved the diversity of people in my pledge
our alumni board is working for you. class and fraternity. Everyone seemed down
Thank you for contributing to our suc- to earth, from different walks of life, and just
cess. I welcome your questions, engage- looking to have a good time. There was very
ment, stories, and connections. Your little pretense of snobbery in our fraternity.
relationships with one another and our
active chapter are the display of our Outside of work, what do you do for fun?
ever-strengthening bonds. Skiing used to be my favorite hobby, but I
am trying to get into sailing now. I love being
Fraternally, outside and getting exercise when I can find
the time.

Scott A. Beaver C’98 What advice would you give to young
P.S. Go Dawgs! alumni and active members?
One week before opening in August 2015. Whatever you do, give it 100 percent of
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