SUPREME CHAPTER Hall of Fame & Order of the Rose THE NEWEST ADDITION to the Institute of Technology, a Master's Pi Kappa Phi Hall of Fame is Admiral degree in administration from the George R.J. "Zap" Zlatoper, Alpha Tau (RPI). The Washington University, and a Bachelor's Pi Kappa Phi Hall of Fame consists of degree in mathematics from RPI. * distinguished alumni members who have brought honor to their fraternity through lifetime achievement in their careers. Connie Owen Order of the Rose During his service in the private and The National Council authorized the public sectors, Admiral Zlatoper has served creation of the Connie Owen Order of the for over ten years as the chief executive officer of large organizations in the Rose Award, as well as a class of inaugural inductees in March 2014. national defense and commercial sectors. The Connie Owen Order of the Rose Most notably, however, Admiral Zlatoper has had a long and distinguished recognizes those spouses of members who naval career. His final assignment was have exemplified sustained involvement Commander in Chief of the U.S. Pacific that advances the mission of Pi Kappa Phi. Fleet, the world's largest naval command It was only encompassing half the Earth's surface, appropriate that the and including more than 190 ships, 1,600 first award go to the aircraft, and 200,000 personnel, with an namesake, Connie operating budget of $5 billion per year. In Owen, for her more this command he was directly responsible than 55 years of for naval relations with 45 countries support of Pi Kappa throughout the Asia Pacific rim. A combat Phi. Connie is the experienced naval aviator with over 4,000 wife of Durward Owen, executive director flying hours and 1,000 carrier landings, emeritus and honorary fourth founding in addition to numerous operational father. It is impossible to overstate her assignments, he also served as: the contribution to this fraternity. Chief of Naval Personnel; a Battle Group The National Commander in Desert Storm and Desert Council also Shield; a Carrier Air Wing Commander; recognized a second the Military Assistant to the Secretary of recipient on the Defense; the U.S. 7th Fleet's Chief of Staff; inaugural year. Lyn an Executive Assistant on the staff of the Havard stood by Secretary of the Navy; and a Program her husband as he Coordinator for the F/A-18 jet aircraft on planned a convention the Navy staff in Washington, D.C. in Mobile, Ala., and attended many more Admiral Zlatoper has also received after that. For her husband Frank Havard, numerous personal decorations including Supreme Chapter was truly a family affair the Defense Distinguished Service Medal; and his daughter, Anne, grew up with the Navy Distinguished Service Medal; the the fraternity. He served in multiple Legion of Merit; the Distinguished Flying volunteer roles, including several years Cross; the Meritorious Service Medal; the as a member of the Foundation board of Air Medal; and the Navy Commendation trustees, participating in all aspects of the Medal (with Combat "V"); plus various Foundation's mission. While her husband campaign and unit awards. He is the passed to the Chapter Eternal in 2006, honored recipient of the Japanese Grand she has remained a loyal friend of our Cordon of the Rising Sun and the Korean fraternity. Presidential Tong II medal. Both women were honored during a In addition to his naval achievements, reception at Supreme Chapter in Atlanta. Admiral Zlatoper has also amassed several academic honors. He holds an Honorary Doctorate in engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, a Master's degree in management from the Massachusetts 32 FALL2014 STARANDLAMP.COM