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LEGACY CAMPAIGN
THE PIKE MANSION
Built by Brothers. Backed for Life.
Legacy Campaign to Secure
the Future of Delta Lambda
The Delta Lambda chapter of Pi Kappa Alpha has been the gold standard of fraternity life at Florida State University for decades.
Through more than 75 years of chapter history, Delta Lambda has produced several generations of brothers who have distinguished themselves on campus and beyond, their success rooted in a chapter culture that challenges each member to set high goals, pursue excellence in every endeavor, and follow through with discipline and purpose in an environment where quitting simply isn’t tolerated.
Sports Psychologists refer to this as “The Championship Mindset,” and it’s the central theme of character development that all Delta Lambda brothers experience … an experience that lasts a lifetime.
Now, through the Delta Lambda Legacy Campaign, we apply that championship mindset to continuing our fraternity’s proud tradition of alumni taking on a big challenge and giving back so the chapter that helped shape our lives can move forward; retiring debt, strengthening alumni engagement, and securing the future of the Florida State Pikes for the next 75 years!
Why This Campaign? Why Now?
Operated by the Delta Lambda House Corp., the Delta Lambda LEGACY CAMPAIGN is the most ambitious fundraising effort in Delta Lambda’s history. Our goal: raise $3 million to ensure the long-term strength and sustainability of our chapter.
We are calling on our alumni, men who led and helped shape Delta Lambda as undergraduates, to step up and help secure the financial future of the chapter. Your support of this special outreach campaign will allow us to:
• Retire the final $1.2M of mortgage debt on the Pike Mansion at Heritage Grove, freeing up future cash flow generated via room leases
• Renovate and refresh the Pike Mansion, including repairs, structural improvements, upgrades, expansion, etc.
• Build a robust endowment to support scholarships, leadership programs, and emergency support.
Every generation of Pikes has contributed to Delta Lambda’s legacy. This is our moment to preserve it for the future.
Campaign Goals & Priorities
I. RETIRE DEBT & RENOVATE THE HOUSE ($1.5–2M)
• Pay off remaining mortgage to free cash flow
• Refresh interiors, furnishings, and infrastructure
II. ALUMNI ENGAGEMENT & COMMUNICATIONS ($500K)
• Modernize database and communication systems
• Fund newsletters, events, and the alumni website
III. DELTA LAMBDA ENDOWMENT ($1M)
• Support scholarships, leadership training, and emergency grants
• Fund mentorship and career support for undergrads and alumni
Campaign Leadership
The Team Leading The Way
Legacy Campaign Chairman Emeritus
BRENT SEMBLER ’78
Chairman, The Sembler Co.
The Sembler Co. develops, manages, and owns grocery anchor shopping centers throughout the United States.
• Former member, Florida State University Board of Regents
• Chairman, Delta Lambda House Corp.
• Chairman, 2005 Legends of Delta Lambda campaign that raised $1.5 million needed to begin construction of the Pike Mansion at Heritage Grove, the largest fraternity house in the nation
• Major donor to 2005 Legends of Delta Lambda fund
• Delta Lambda “Legacy Dad” - father of Logan Sembler ’09
Among his accolades as an undergraduate, Brent was:
• Pike Pledgemaster (Fall ’78)
• Senator, FSU Student Body (1978)
• Elected Member, FSU Union Board (1978)
• Goalkeeper, Pikes Intramural soccer team (1978-80)
• Alpha Delta Pi sorority “Diamond Man” (1980)
Legacy Campaign Co-Chairmen
Danny Hendrix ’75
Jesse Vance ’80
Pat Madden ’03
Legacy Campaign Executive Board
Rudy Rowe ‘87
Joe Feheley ’81
Doug Russell ‘79
Ken Marks ’79
Dave Rancourt ’84
Andy Miller ’70
Charlie Barnes ‘65
Mickey Fernandez ’77
NOTE: Photos and brief profiles of each member of the campaign leadership to be added.
CAMPAIGN CONTACT
Reach Out to the Campaign Team
Questions? Ideas? Ready to make a difference? We’d love to hear from you. Whether you’re a major donor prospect, looking to reconnect, or want to volunteer, our team is here to help.
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