Have your friend contact Ryan Van Andel at the Memorial Headquarters. Ryan is the Director of Expansion. He can be reached at
pkaexp@pikes.org or 901-748-1868.
It would be much better for his chances if he already has a group of men interested in starting a Pike Colony (what MHQ would call an Interest Group). MHQ would then need to gauge the school's interest and openness to expansion and colonization. Drumming up some local Alumni support would also be beneficial to your friend if you know any Pike alums in the Jacksonville area.
I wish him luck with this great opportunity!